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Military Reconstruction Act in the Supreme Court...
Item #571986
April 13, 1867
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, April 13, 1867 The front page begins the coverage of "MISSISSIPPI INJUNCTION CASE - The Constitutionality of the Military Reconstruction Act Contested in the Supreme Court" and then continues to the page 8 for a total text length of 5 1/2 columns. This is verbiage mostly between Mr. O'Conor, Mr. Sharkey and The Chief-Justice. Other news and adverti... See More
1889 Salt Lake City newspapers...
Item #571904
October 22, 1889
DESERET EVENING NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah (Territory), October 22, 1889
* Rare territorial title
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.
Early for Utah, prior to becoming a statehood. Light browning at the folds, otherwise in nice condition.
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* Rare territorial title
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.
Early for Utah, prior to becoming a statehood. Light browning at the folds, otherwise in nice condition.
Rare Southern title...
Item #571878
December 23, 1876
THE CAPE FEAR, Wilmington, North Carolina, Dec. 23, 1876
* Rare Southern title
A rather uncommon title from this part of the country, with various news of the day & many ads. Four pages, irregular at the spine margin with some damp staining along the spine as well.
1894 newspaper & Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show...
Item #571775
August 21, 1894
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, New York, August 21, 1894
* Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show ad
On page 11 of this complete, 12 page newspaper is a nice, illustrated one column advertisement for "Buffalo Bill's Wild West" show, with a small likeness of Buffalo Bill (see the photo below). The rest of the issue is filled with various news of the day & a wealth of ads. Several illust... See More
Popular post-Civil War magazine...
Item #571676
April 30, 1870
EVERY SATURDAY, "An Illustrated Journal Of Choice Reading", Boston, Massachusetts, April 30, 1870 There was a plethora of magazines published in the years after the Civil War, this being one of the more popular weekly titles.
Complete in 16 pages with various prints including the full ftpg: "Grandmamma", and a very nice doublepg. centerfold: "A Spring In The Wo... See More
Baseball... Horseracing... Pirates...
Item #571441
August 12, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 12, 1865 The front page of this issue features an article concerning horse racing under the heading "Sports of the Turf". Additional headlines include: "The Grand Two-Mile Race for Three-Year Olds", "Revenue Colt of Baltimore and Winner of the Purse", "The Second Race of Mile Heats", "The Lexingto... See More
Manhattan Beach Fireworks...
Item #571392
August 22, 1897
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, "Illustrated Supplement", August 22, 1897 The entire front page is taken up with a color print captioned: "Behind the Scenes at the Manhattan Beach Fireworks Spectacle."
The back page is also fully taken up with a print, captioned: "On the Archery Grounds at Fanwood, N. J." which is showing lady archers.
The complete 20 page issue, never... See More
At Madison Square Garden...
Item #571391
October 03, 1897
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, "Illustrated Supplement", October 3, 1897 The entire front page is taken up with a color print captioned: "The American Institute Fair in Madison Square Garden"
The back page is also fully taken up with a print, captioned: "Feeding the Hippopotami in Central Park" Caliph in the Centre. Miss Murphy in the Rear and Iris in the Foreground.
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Four issue lot on Garfield's condition after the assassination attempt...
Item #571349
August 26, 1881
THE SCRANTON REPUBLICAN, Pennsylvania, 1881
* President James Garfield assassination
* 4 issues lot on his condition...
A lot of four issues, each with front page column heads concerning the condition of President James Garfield from shortly after being shot. The dates are August 26, 27, 30 and 31, 1881. Each issue has the top of the first column headed: "THE PRESIDENT" wit... See More
1890 Auburn CA... mining town...
Item #571260
April 05, 1890
THE PLACER HERALD, Auburn, California, April 5, 1890 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 basis.
Light browning with little staining an... See More
Visalia, California...
Item #571182
August 11, 1877
THE VISALIA WEEKLY DELTA, Visalia, California, August 11, 1877 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 California
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Very early for California
1880 Visalia, California...
Item #571160
February 28, 1880
TULARE WEEKLY TIMES, Visalia, California, February 28, 1880
* Visalia, California
* 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 ... See More
Death of Lord Tennyson...
Item #571113
October 05, 1892
THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, October 5, 1892 The third column of the front page features "LATEST BY TELEGRAPH" "News of More or Less Importance From All the World" "DEATH OF LORD TENNYSON" "At 3:30 Today His doctors Say He Is Slowly Passing Away" "THE PECK BEATS THE PURITAN". The text of the article is of the bulletins provid... See More
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania in 1867...
Item #571110
December 12, 1867
BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Pennsylvania, December 12, 1867
* From the Indian Wars era
* 19th century Bethlehem, Pennsylvania original
This issue has many small reports on local news and political news. There is an article on the "Union Pacific Railroad." The rest of the issue consists of ads of all kinds. (see photos) There are several interesting advertisements that tell about the wa... See More
Wedding issue...
Item #571050
July 07, 1893
THE LADY, London, England, July 7, 1893 This features a subtitled "A Journal for Gentlewomen" and is also "The Royal Wedding Number". The inside title page features photos of Princess Victoria May and Prince George, Duke of York. The issue is comprised of a variety of articles, illustrations and photos about and of the wedding. Advertisements are included, some of which state t... See More
Jerome Park......
Item #571044
June 07, 1873
THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, June 7, 1873 The full frontpage is comprised of several illustrations and is entitled "'The Races' --- On the Road to Jerome Park." Inside the issue is a portrait style illustration of "Count Andrassy" which someone had tried to color the lapel of the suit coat and his eyes. "The King in Hyde Park" features six illustrations. Two hal... See More
Winslow Homer print...
Item #570951
April 18, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 18, 1874
* Winslow Homer original print
Certainly the best print in this famous illustrated newspaper is the very nice full page by noted artist Winslow Homer, captioned: "New York Charities--St. Barnabas House, 304 Mulberry Street".
Among the other prints in this issue are the full front page by Thomas Worth: "Pride & Po... See More
Death of P. T. Barnum...
Item #570924
April 11, 1891
WAVERLY FREE PRESS, Waverly, New York, April 11, 1891 The second page of this issue contains the report of the death of P. T. Barnum. "On Tuesday evening, April 7, 1891, that prince of showmen, P. T. Barnum, breathed his last. He was in this 81st year and died from heart failure... His life was rounded out full and complete, and will always shine out in the amusement world like a ... See More
McCoole vs. Jones boxing fight announced... Baseball...
Item #570683
August 31, 1867
NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 31, 1867 The frontpage of this issue contains a small article announcing "The McCool and Jones Prize Fight". "It is understood that the fight between Mike McCool and Aaron Jones for the championship of the United States will take place somewhere in Butler county, Ohio... The fight will commence between 6 and 8 o'clock in the morning." ... See More
Children at play... colored print...
Item #570408
October 06, 1888
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, October 6, 1888 (print only)
This is a colored single-page print illustration entitled "A Helping Hand" is a Supplement tp the publication.
This measures approximately 15.5 x 11 and is in very good condition.
Fox hunting... colored print.
Item #570402
November 29, 1884
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, November 29, 1884 (print only)
This is a double print illustration of "Hunting Sketches" by G. L. Harrison is from the extra supplement to this publication. The one is entitled "I'd a lead of them all when we came to the brook, a big one -- a bumper -- and up to your chin" and the other "Who -- Whoop!".
The print a... See More
Fox hunting print...
Item #570394
HARPER'S MONTHLY, 1892 (print only) PLEASE NOTE: The exact date of issue is unknown. This hunting print by R. F. Zogbaum is entitled "In Full Cry".
The print size is approximately 5 x 7.5 inches.
Displayable mother and child...
Item #570349
June 02, 1892
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY, New York, June 2, 1892
* Rare 19th century color cover
Occasionally this title had beautiful color prints on their front pages, and this is one of the better ones (see photos). The print is captioned: :"Good-Bye, Papa." taken from the painting by Seymour J. Guy.
Complete in 16 pages, just a slight bit of browning or light dirtiness at the mar... See More
Frederic Remington print...
Item #570267
January 01, 1885
Unknown title, 1885 (print only)
PLEASE NOTE: The exact title of the issue and date is unknown. This print by Frederic Remington is entitled "Coming to the Rodeo".
The print size is approximately 8.25 x 4.75 inches and the overall matted size approximately is 12.25 x 8.75 inches. The matting color is a medium shade of blue/grey color.... See More
Frederic Remington print...
Item #570266
January 01, 1885
Unknown title, 1885 (print only)
PLEASE NOTE: The exact title of the issue and date is unknown. This print by Frederic Remington is entitled "A Forester".
The print size is approximately 5.25 x 6.75 inches and the overall matted size approximately is 9.25 x 10.25 inches. The matting color is a medium shade of blue/grey color.... See More
Frederic Remington print...
Item #570265
January 01, 1885
Unknown title, 1885 (print only)
PLEASE NOTE: The exact title of the issue and date is unknown. This print by Frederic Remington is entitled "The Blue-China Cossack".
The print size is approximately 5.5 x 6.5 inches and the overall matted size approximately is 8.5 x 10.5 inches. The matting color is a medium shade of blue/grey color.... See More
Frederic Remington print...
Item #570264
January 01, 1885
Unknown title, 1885 (print only)
PLEASE NOTE: The exact title of the issue and date is unknown. This print by Frederic Remington is entitled "Specimen Jones".
The print size is approximately 2.5 x 5.75 inches and the overall matted size approximately is 6.5 x 9.75 inches. The matting color is a medium shade of blue/grey color.... See More
Frederic Remington print...
Item #570263
January 01, 1885
Unknown title, 1885 (print only)
PLEASE NOTE: The exact title of the issue and date is unknown. This print by Frederic Remington is entitled "My Comrade".
The print size is approximately 2 x 6 inches and the overall matted size approximately is 6.25 x 10.25 inches. The matting color is a medium shade of blue/grey color.... See More
Frederic Remington print...
Item #570262
January 01, 1885
Unknown title, 1885 (print only)
PLEASE NOTE: The exact title of the issue and date is unknown. This print by Frederic Remington is entitled "el Patron".
The print size is approximately 4.5 x 6.5 inches and the overall matted size approximately is 8.5 x 10.5 inches. The matting color is a medium shade of blue/grey color.... See More
Frederic Remington print...
Item #570261
January 01, 1885
Unknown title, 1885 (print only)
PLEASE NOTE: The exact title of the issue and date is unknown. This print by Frederic Remington is entitled "The Administrador of San Jose de Bavicora".
The print size is approximately 5 x 5.5 inches and the overall matted size approximately is 9. x 9.5 inches. The matting color is a medium shade of blue/grey color.... See More
Frederic Remington print...
Item #570260
January 01, 1885
Unknown title, 1885 (print only)
PLEASE NOTE: The exact title of the issue and date is unknown. This print by Frederic Remington is entitled "A Study of Action".
The print size is approximately 5.25 x 5.25 inches and the overall matted size approximately is 9.25 x 9.25 inches. The matting color is a medium shade of blue/grey color.... See More
Variety lot of newspapers...
Item #569959
A popular way to assemble a variety of titles at a low price. We will give you ten different American newspapers ranging from 1820 to 1899 (no pulp issues) in average condition with good reading. A wealth of varied issues for just under $5 each. A great set for a great price. The image shown is representative of the look and condition of the issues you will receive. Actual issues vary.... See More
Much on Thomas Edison... Early bowling...
Item #569781
May 09, 1891
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, May 9, 1891
* Inventor Thomas Alva Edison
* Early bowling
A full page has two prints of: "The Troubles in the Pennsylvania Coke Region" & another fullpg. has 5 prints relating to: "Breaking Ground for the Grant Monument in Riverside Park, New York".
Most of a page of text is taken up with: "A Visit To The Ediso... See More
Nice croquet print...
Item #569411
August 05, 1871
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, August 5, 1871
* Game of croquet print
Within this issue is a very nice full page print captioned: "Croquet Under Difficulties", by the water's edge. Other prints of interest include: "The Irish Orange Riots in New York" "Abbotsford" "Melrose Abbey" "The Scott Monument, Edfinburgh" and more.... See More
Grant's annual message... The Yosemite Valley...
Item #569408
December 06, 1870
THE CINCINNATI DAILY GAZETTE, Cincinnati, Ohio, Dec. 6, 1870 Taking over 3 1/2 columns on the ftpg. is the: "President's Message" signed in type at it's conclusion by the President: U.S. Grant. This was his annual state-of-the-union address, with subheads including: "The Slave Trade Treaty" "Our Army" "The Indian Policy" "The Census" ... See More
West Point... Saratoga... Quoits...
Regatta on the Schuykill River, Philadelphia...
Item #568814
July 04, 1874
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, July 4, 1874 The issue contains several key prints: nearly a full ftpg: "Target Practice at West Point--Firing At Night Time", a fullpg. inside: "Regatta Of the Schuylkill Navy at Philadelphia", and two fullpg. prints of the United States Hotel in Saratoga. Also present is a nice print of a game of quoits.
This issue is complete, h... See More
Tiny newspaper...
Item #568216
THE O.C. DAILY, 1867 No, it's not from Orange County, but rather from the Oneida Community in New York. This is a tiny newspaper, measuring just 4 by 5 inches, four pages. Various tidbits, great condition. Note: month and day will be different than the one shown in the photo.
Horse and carriage illustrations...
Item #567787
December 27, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY, December 27, 1879 (print only) This is a single leaf full page print taken from this issue entitled "Sketches on the Road" drawn by Thomas Worth and is comprised of several illustration of horse and carriage scenes. This is a genuine leaf from the issue--not a reprint measuring approximately 10.25 x 15.25 inches, with a few archival mends for small edge tears made on t... See More
Dairy Fair illustration...
Item #567780
December 27, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY, December 27, 1879 (print only)This is a single leaf full page print taken from this issue entitled "The Dairy Fair, New York" from sketches by Rogers and Davis. This is a genuine leaf from the issue--not a reprint measuring approximately 10.25 x 15.25 inches, with a few archival mends for small edge tears made on the reverse side of the illustration, otherwise in nice ... See More
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania in 1867...
Item #567371
June 22, 1867
BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, June 22, 1867
* From the Indian Wars era
* 19th century Bethlehem, Pennsylvania original
This 4 page newspaper has news of the day. Several interesting advertisements tell the way life was back then.
Made of rag paper, this issue is in very nice condition.
Pre-1900 Medical Journal...
Item #567270
January 01, 1897
THE MEDICAL NEWS, New York, 1895-1899
* Early Medicine
An interesting 28+ page "Weekly Journal of Medical Science" for doctors or anyone in the medical profession, filled with various reports, technical articles, and a few medical-related advertisements. Each issue also contains a couple of illustrations (see images for examples) as well. Measures about 7 by 10 inche
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* Early Medicine
An interesting 28+ page "Weekly Journal of Medical Science" for doctors or anyone in the medical profession, filled with various reports, technical articles, and a few medical-related advertisements. Each issue also contains a couple of illustrations (see images for examples) as well. Measures about 7 by 10 inche
Late 1800's medicine...
Item #567268
January 01, 1884
ST. LOUIS COURIER OF MEDICINE, St. Louis, Missouri, 1884 -1899 An interesting 75+ page magazine for doctors or anyone in the medical profession, filled with various medical reports and articles, with many period medical-related advertisements, most of which are illustrated & several of which are seen in the photos below (as examples). This issue still has the original outer wrapper... See More
Jefferson Davis Captured...
Item #567077
May 22, 1865
THE CIRCULAR, Mount Tom, Connecticut, dated May 22, 1865 On the backpage of the issue is a report on the capture of Confederate President Jefferson Davis. " Jefferson Davis, with his wife and personal suite, were surprised and captured... Davis was endeavoring to escape disguised in female apparel." This publication is a small size newspaper from the famous Oneida Community in Ne
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Early mention of Roosevelt's...
Item #567076
October 18, 1877
AMERICAN SOCIALIST, Oneida New York October 18, 1877. An inside report features "The President has determined on Theodore Roosevelt of New York for collector...". This is Teddy Roosevelt's father. This is complete in 8 pages measuring 11.5 x 16 inches and is in good condition. See photos for details.
Reporting the death Of Robert E. Lee...
Item #567071
October 17, 1870
THE CIRCULAR, Oneida NY, October 17, 1870 This issue contains a very brief report on the death of General Robert E. Lee. Although a small report, it is still a 1st report which is located on the last page of the issue. This is a small size newspaper from the famous Oneida Community in New York, an early "commune" in experimental living. Various religiously-themed conte
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Three color prints...
Item #566916
January 21, 1893
JUDGE magazine, New York, January 21, 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
Republican Nominees...
Item #566769
October 21, 1880
ALLEGANY COUNTY REPORTER, from Wellsville, New York, dated October 21,1880 Page 2 of the issue features the endorsement supports for the Garfield-Arthur ticket re. the "National Republican Nominees", and a list of Republican state nominations. Also included is other news of the day and numerous advertisements. Complete in four pages with an irregular left spine, otherwise in good conditi... See More
Item #566407
September 01, 1874
DEXTER SMITH'S, published in various cities, Sept., 1874 A magazine themed on: "Music, Drama, Art, and Literature" with a very decorative titlepg. (see). Complete in 32 pages, 9 by 12 inches.
The Railroad at Philadelphia...
Item #566248
May 12, 1883
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, NY, May 12, 1883.
* The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
The front page has eight illustrations of "The Broad Street Passenger Station Of The Pennsylvania Railroad Company At Philadelphia", the largest of which gives an exterior view of the station.
The issue is in good condition and is nice for display.... See More
Four issue lot on Guiteau's trial & the assassination of Garfield...
Item #566194
August 11, 1881
THE SCRANTON REPUBLICAN, Pennsylvania, 1881
* President James Garfield assassination
* Charles Guiteau murder trial
A lot of four issues, each with front page column heads concerning the Guiteau trial for assassinating President Garfield as well as the hoped for recovery & funeral plans for the President.
The ftpg. heads include for Aug. 11: "The President" "Disappeara... See More
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