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The Florida Reef... Castle Garden...
Item #577515
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, March, 1871 Featured in this issue is an article "Along the Florida Reef". Other articles are: The American Baron; Pictures of Ireland; An Examination of the Claims of Columbus; A Day in Castle Garden; Frederick the Great; Wallenstein and Gustavus Adolphus; and other additional stories and illustrations included.This is complete in 150+ pages ... See More
German language newspaper from Milwaukee...
Item #577408
October 19, 1889
JUGEND-POST, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Oct. 19, 1889 A curious, little German-language newspaper from Milwaukee with a ftpg. illustration showing a waterfall in the Catskill Mountains of New York (see photos). An inside page has a print of people traveling by camel. Measures 7 3/4 by 10 3/4 inches, 8 pages, very nice condition.
Electric Snow Sweeper... Lord Tennyson...
Item #577350
November 12, 1892
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, November 12, 1892 The ftpg. has a halfpg. illus: "Combined Electric Snow Sweeper" showing a trolley with a directional snow removing device. Other articles are: Lord Tennyson, upon his recent death; Laying of Flexible Water Pipes, River Maas.; A Winter in Greenland; and additional articles and advertisements.
This is complete in 16 pages and is in good c... See More
German military balloon... Simplex typewriter...
Item #577346
October 01, 1892
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 1, 1892. This issue has a full front page print showing 'GERMAN MILITARY BALLOON APPARATUS' and an internal article. Another article describes how armies would use these balloons to place soldiers into the middle of the battle quickly. The article and print detail the "ENGLISH 'SIMPLEX' TYPEWRITER". This new design of typewriter was small, compact a... See More
Great Cotton Tree... Salt Industry in New York...
Item #577345
December 13, 1890
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, December 13, 1890 The front page features "The Salt Industry of Onondaga County, N. Y." Also within the issue is a nice half page photo/illustration captioned: "The Great Cotton Tree Of Nassau" with a related article on this tree as well, and yet another illustration of the great tree; The Hudson River Bridge; New Water Velocipede Recently T... See More
Clark Thread Works' Chimney...
Item #577341
October 20, 1888
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 20, 1888 The frontpage of the issue features "The Highest Chimney in the United States, Recently Erected at the Clark Thread Works" which was located at Kearney, New Jersey. Other articles include: Wrench, Sled, Screw Propeller, Howell Torpedo, Clothes Drier, Fly Net, & many more. These illustrations have accompanying text t
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The famous illustrated daily newspaper...
Item #577334
April 10, 1873
THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, April 10, 1873
* 19th century illustrated prints
The full front page is: "April Showers" showing women & children caught in the rain. Prints inside show: "Manufacturing an Electric Telegraph Cable" and "Sketches in the Bavarian Alps--The 'Schuhplattl' Dance".
Complete with eight pages, folio size, a volume one is... See More
Hoboken Railroad...
Item #577315
May 26, 1877
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 26, 1877 This issue contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions and/or prints: Engineering Works, Hoboken, NJ - Milling Machine - Pompeii scenes and more. These illustrations also have text that goes along with them along with additional articles and advertisements Very interesting advert
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Wagon Brake...
Item #577314
July 15, 1876
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 15, 1876 This issue contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: J.A. Fay & CO's BAND RE-SAWING MACHINE, MONEY BOX, RAILWAY RATH, WAGON BRAKE, PONY PLANER and much more. These illustrations also have text that goes along with them along with additional articles and advertisements. Very interesting... See More
Cleopatra's Needles... Drilling machine...
Item #577280
March 25, 1876
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 25, 1876 Within this issue is the illustration and an article on Cleopatra's Needles. This issue also contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: DRILLING MACHINE - ELECTRO MAGNET MACHINES - MILLSTONE and much more. These illustrations also have text that goes along with them. Other articles and very inte... See More
Band Saw...
Item #577249
November 30, 1867
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, November 30, 1867. This issue contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following prints: BAND SAW - CAM ENGINE - STORAGE TRUNK - SAW TEETH - BOILER REGULATOR & Much More. These illustrations also have text that goes along with them. Very interesting advertisements as well, back in the day when many of the normal things we use today... See More
Rare 1881 Frankfort, Kentucky...
Item #577085
August 16, 1881
FRANKFORT DAILY DISPATCH, Kentucky, August 16, 1881
* Rare title
* Post Civil War South
Early issue from the "Bluegrass State" which contains news of the day and many interesting advertisements. Complete in 4 pages, with minor margin wear, but otherwise in good condition.
1887 Niagra Falls print....
Item #576568
June 20, 1887
THE GRAPHIC, London, January 15, 1887
* Niagara Falls scene print
A great wealth of prints within which includes a 9 x 6 inch scene: "NIAGARA FALLS, Showing The Tunnel By Which It Is Proposed To Utilize The Force OF The Cataract For Commercial Purposes". Shows the view of the American Falls - as viewed from Canada
Complete in 12 pages, very nice condition. ... See More
Heavyweight Boxing Championship...
Item #576463
September 08, 1876
THE NEW YORK HERALD, September 8, 1876
* Early heavyweight boxing title fight
* Joe Goss vs. Tom Allen
* Great Sioux War of 1876-77 - Indians
Page 3 has: "P. R.", "Fight for the Championship of the World", "Goss Beats Allen on a Foul", "Twenty-One Rounds Fought in 1h. 52m.", "Pistol Firing and Stabbing During the Fight--Roughs Repor... See More
The first issue...
Item #576296
October 01, 1880
DEMOCRATIC WATCHMAN, Jr., Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, October 1, 1880
* Rare Vol. 1 No. 1 issue
This is the volume one, number one issue of the "Jr." edition of the newspaper.
Complete in four pages, and in very nice condition.
Nice Yachting illustration... Belfast...
Item #576292
July 03, 1886
THE GRAPHIC, London, July 3, 1886 with Supplement. The front page features the illustration of the "Laying of the Foundation Stone of the People's Palace for East London by the Prince and Princess of Wales"; a half-page "The Royal Visit to the Crystal Palace - Firework Display Before the Prince and Princess of Wales - the Destruction of Pompeii"; a very nice, displayable ... See More
Literary publication... Illustrated...
Item #576269
October 07, 1876
FRANK LESLIE'S CHIMNEY CORNER, New York, October 7, 1876 This is mostly literary content with various illustrations. The front of the issue contains an Indian illustration entitled "The White Bisons" which is associated with the story of the same title. Within the issue are numerous stories, some with illustrations, including "The Self-made Men of Our Times - Alexander K. McCl... See More
Hudon at Hyde park...
Item #576266
April 01, 1872
THE ALDINE, New York, April, 1872 This monthly publication is comprised of stories with illustration, some which are full page suitable for framing, as well as poetry and advertisements. Some illustrations are "The Hudson at Hype Park", "Evenings at Home" and "Morning Dew".
This is complete in 24 pages with some lite staining an tattering edges, otherwise in... See More
Samuel Baker... Unrest in Sicily... Fate of Canada...
Item #576228
January 20, 1894
THE ILLUSTRATED AMERICAN, New York & Chicago, January 20, 1894 The front page of the issue is entitled "The Conqueror of Kabba Rega" and includes a photo of Samuel Baker who was involved in Africa much earlier than Stanley Livingstone. Within the issue is coverage on "Troubled Sicily - A State of Siege Has Been Proclaimed - Riots and Bloodshed on Every Side" an... See More
An Army Surgeon's Story...
Item #576205
October 21, 1897
THE YOUTH'S COMPANION, Boston, Massachusetts, October 21, 1897 This is mostly literary-related content, but also topical articles, plus other youth-related content and filled with ads. About the size of Harper's Weekly. The frontpage story is entitled "How Neither of Us Was Hanged - An Army Surgeon's Story" which is from the Battle of Cedar Creek, October 19, 1864. Complete ... See More
Famous siamese twins death... in 1874...
Item #576103
January 20, 1874
DESERET EVENING NEWS, Salt Lake City, Nevada, January 20, 1874
* Rare Old West Title
* Chang & Eng Bunker deaths
Page 3 has: "Death of the Siamese Twins..." which tells of the death of Chang and Eng Bunker.
Other news of the day. A great wealth of ads, several of which are illustrated.
Four pages, never bound , generally in very nice condition.... See More
Spice Box...
Item #575740
September 01, 1880
THE SPICE BOX, Boston, Massachusetts, September, 1880
* Rare 19th century title
Uncommon title with literary content on the front page. Pages 2-4 taken mostly up with advertisements.
1868 Alabama negroes...
Item #575630
February 14, 1868
THE CINCINNATI COMMERCIAL, Ohio, February 14, 1868
* Alabama Negroes
* Post Civil War
The front page has one column headings that include: "CONGRESS" "Remonstrance From Alabama Whites Against Negro Rule" "Protection of American Citizens Abroad" and more.
Other news of the day throughout with many ads. Little foxing, uncut & unbound, ge... See More
Popular for the colorful political cartoons...
Item #575547
September 12, 1894
PUCK, New York, Sept. 12, 1894
* Color political prints
Puck was America's first successful humor magazine of colorful cartoon caricatures and political satire, publishing from 1871 until 1918. It was also the first to successfully adopt full color lithography printing for a weekly publication. The color prints are very desired for their displayability. This issue has as its polit... See More
Popular for the colorful political cartoons...
Item #575546
August 15, 1894
PUCK, New York, August 15, 1894
* Color political prints
Puck was America's first successful humor magazine of colorful cartoon caricatures and political satire, publishing from 1871 until 1918. It was also the first to successfully adopt full color lithography printing for a weekly publication. The color prints are very desired for their displayability. This issue has as its poli... See More
Three color political prints...
Item #575541
September 03, 1892
JUDGE magazine, New York, September 3, 1892 Judge magazine was founded in 1881 by a group of artists, headed by James Albert Wales, who left the staff of the popular comic weekly Puck. The magazine featured bold satire and good political drawing with chromolithographic front and back covers and center spread.
After a strong start, the magazine found itself struggling to compete with its ver... See More
Religious Christian reports...
Item #575357
THE CHRISTIAN INTELLIGENCER, New York, 1874 * Rare title
A small size newspaper with primarily religious news and reports, complete in 16 pages, never bound nor trimmed, nice condition. An address latest near the masthead. Measures 10 1/2 by 15 1/2 inches.
Rare title from Boston and Chicago...
Item #575356
January 01, 1892
THE GOLDEN RULE, "The International Representative of Young People's Societies of Christian Endeavor", Boston & Chicago, 1892
* Rare title
A tabloid-size publication with primarily religious news & reports but with many advertisements as well. Sixteen pages, never bound nor trimmed, address label near the top, nice condition.... See More
1876 Kaufman, Texas hangings...
Item #575113
November 07, 1876
THE SUN, New York, November 7, 1876
* Kaufman, Texas
* Executions - hangings
This 4 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 3: "TWO MURDERERS HANGED" "A Scaffold Scene Witnessed By Six Thousand Persons" which tells of the execution in Kaufman, Texas.
Other news of the day throughout with ads. Minor wear at the area, area of light staining, otherw... See More
Winding down from the Civil War...
Item #574697
July 15, 1865
ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL, New York, July 15, 1865
* Winding down from the Civil War
As noted in the masthead this was the: "Gazette of The Regular & Volunteer Forces" and as such is replete with military news of all sorts. Most of the front page is taken up with: "The Reduction of the Army" from after the Civil War. Other items on inside pages include... See More
Winding down from the Civil War...
Item #574696
July 15, 1865
ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL, New York, July 15, 1865
* Winding down from the Civil War
As noted in the masthead this was the: "Gazette of The Regular & Volunteer Forces" and as such is replete with military news of all sorts. Most of the front page is taken up with: "The Reduction of the Army" from after the Civil War. Other items on inside pages include... See More
Christmas Eve...
Item #574047
December 24, 1886
DEMOCRATIC WATCHMAN, Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, December 24, 1886
* 19th century Christmas Eve original
* Rare title
Page 2 has several items appropriate for Christmas-eve: "An Editor's Christmas" "Xmas And the Children" "Miss Polly's Christmas "Phil's New Year Present" and "New Thought for the New Year". Plus there is also a poem: &q... See More
The post Civil War Era...
The influence of newspapers???
Item #573958
June 17, 1867
BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Bethlehem, PA, dated in 1867 This is an original post-Civil War 19th century issues from Bethlehem, PA.
*Editorial comment on the influence of newspapers
Page one has an interesting article on the influence of newspaper editors upon their readership. Additionally, the issue contains post-war/reconstruction era reporting and is loaded with period advertise... See More
Great for Christmas gifts...
3 19th century issues from "Bethlehem"...
Item #573947
(3 issues) BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Bethlehem, PA, dated in 1867 This is a special offering for the month of August - a three issue set of original post-Civil War 19th century issues from Bethlehem, PA. Each issue contains a wealth of post-war/reconstruction era reporting and is loaded with period advertisements - including many wood-cut ads. Nice to have mid-19th century issues from wh... See More
A newspapers from Sacramento, California...
Item #573311
January 29, 1868
SACRAMENTO DAILY UNION, Sacramento, California, January 29, 1868
* Wild Old West
* Rare title
This 8 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to 1900, here is an opportunity to get a issue from the old West back when cowboys, Indians, saloons & gunfights were often seen on a regular
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* Wild Old West
* Rare title
This 8 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to 1900, here is an opportunity to get a issue from the old West back when cowboys, Indians, saloons & gunfights were often seen on a regular
San Bernardino, California...
Item #573303
April 19, 1879
THE DAILY TIMES, San Bernardino, California, April 19, 1879
* Wild Old West
This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to 1900, here is an opportunity to get a issue from the old West back when cowboys, Indians, saloons & gunfights were often seen on a regular basis.
Very early for Ca... See More
Rare title...
Item #573210
February 01, 1879
THE EASTERN SUNBEAM, Boston, Massachusetts, February 1879 A small-size, amateur press newspaper with various literary items and news tidbits. Eight pages, measures 8 by 10 1/2 inches, untrimmed, nice condition.
19th century Boston... miniature newspaper...
Item #573209
November 01, 1878
THE EASTERN SUNBEAM, Boston, November, 1878
* a rare miniature title... from Boston
A small-size, amateur press newspaper with various literary items and news tidbits. Ten pages, measures 8 by 10 1/2 inches, untrimmed, nice condition. An interesting item from 19th century Boston.
Croquet & wine making prints...
Item #573048
September 27, 1873
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Sept. 27, 1873 Inside has a nice full-page print: "Croquet at the Convalescent Home of St. Bartholomew's Hospital, Highgate" with a related article.
Also within is a full-page wine-related print: "The Vintage In France: Grape Gatherers Returning" and a doublepage: "An Apple Orchard". Other prints as well.
Sixteen pages... See More
Three color political prints...
Item #572946
January 28, 1893
JUDGE magazine, New York, January 28, 1893 Judge magazine was founded in 1881 by a group of artists, headed by James Albert Wales, who left the staff of the popular comic weekly Puck. The magazine featured bold satire and good political drawing with chromolithographic front and back covers and center spread.
After a strong start, the magazine found itself struggling to compete with its very... See More
Three color political prints...
Item #572944
October 29, 1892
JUDGE magazine, New York, October 29, 1892
* Rare title
* 3 color prints
Judge magazine was founded in 1881 by a group of artists, headed by James Albert Wales, who left the staff of the popular comic weekly Puck. The magazine featured bold satire and good political drawing with chromolithographic front and back covers and center spread.
After a strong start, the magazi... See More
1872 San Diego California...
Item #572659
February 09, 1873
DAILY SAN DIEGO WORLD, California, February 9, 1873
* Rare Southern California issue
* Wild Old West
This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to 1900, here is an opportunity to get a issue from the old West back when cowboys, Indians, saloons & gunfights were often seen on a regu
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* Rare Southern California issue
* Wild Old West
This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to 1900, here is an opportunity to get a issue from the old West back when cowboys, Indians, saloons & gunfights were often seen on a regu
Illustration of maiden and children...
Item #572485
June 14, 1873
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS - Extra Supplement, London, June 14, 1873 (print only) This is a double-page print entitled "A Lowland Lassie" which is of a maiden and two children. This is in very good condition and suitable for framing.
Life-Boat Saving Illustration...
Item #572482
November 06, 1880
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS - Extra Supplement, London, November 6, 1880 (print only) This is a double-page print entitled "Life-Boat Service on the Lincolnshire Coast: Throwing the Hand Rocket" which is of the rescuing of a life-saving at sea. This is in very good condition and suitable for framing.
Broncho Bill...
Item #572472
November 12, 1887
THE GRAPHIC, Chicago, Illinois,November 12, 1887 (print only) This is a single page print entitled "Red Shirt and Broncho Bill are Invited to Hunt by a Master of Hounds in Hertfordshire" which is comprised of 9 scenes. This is in very good condition and suitable for framing.
Print on Mississippi....
Item #572468
May 27, 1871
Every Saturday, Boston, Massachusetts, May 27, 1871 (print only) This is a single page print entitled "On the Mississippi, -- At Fort Jackson". This has very lite scattered foxing, otherwise is in very good condition and suitable for framing.
Color print from London....
Item #572464
October 13, 1883
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS extra supplement, England, October 13, 1883 (print only) This is a single page colored print entitled "Capercailzie-Shooting" is of a bird hunter with his dog. This is in very good condition and suitable for framing.
Color print from London....
Item #572460
May 19, 1888
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS extra supplement, England, May 19, 1888 (print only) This is a single page colored print entitled "Sunshine", from a painting by Alice Havers, is of a mother and daughter in a woods setting. This is in very good condition and suitable for framing.
Illustrated London News prints... California...
Item #572456
January 01, 1880
Prints from Illustrated London News... a lot of 3 prints from Illustration London News issues. These are prints of views from Upper and Lower California. You simply cannot go wrong. All are suitable for framing and are in good condition.
Illustrated London News prints...
Item #572455
January 01, 1880
Prints from Illustrated London News... a lot of 4 prints from Illustration London News issues. If you are a reseller, or simply enjoy illustrations from this era, this lot is a perfect way to obtain many prints for a fraction of the cost of 1st-rate issues. There are no duplications. You simply cannot go wrong. All are suitable for framing and are in good condition.
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