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400th anniversary of Guatemala is celebrated...
Item #544996
July 25, 1924
EL IMPARCIAL, Guatemala, July 25, 1924
* Guatemala newspaper celebrating 400 years of the founding of the country...
* Mesia is the first governor : Hernando Cortes...
See the photo for the terrific broadside-like front page, celebrating the 400th anniversary of Pedro de Alvarado y Mesia's founding of Guatemala, with a portrait of him.
Mesia was a professional soldier ... See More
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Item #544769
January 01, 1983
"SUPERSTITION AND THE PRESS", by Curtis D. MacDougall (1983) paperback, 616 pgs. It includes chapters on horoscopes, astrologers, prophecy, doomsday, fortune telling, spiritualism, ghosts, poltergeists & exorcism, and much more.
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Item #544757
January 01, 1950
"HORACE GREELEY - Voice Of The People", by William Harlan Hale, (1950) 376 pgs.
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Item #544756
January 01, 1972
"LUCE AND HIS EMPIRE", by W. A. Swanberg, (1972) 530 pgs. with dust jacket
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Item #544755
January 01, 1995
"A GOOD LIFE - Newspapering and Other Adventures", by Ben Bradlee, (1995), 514 pgs., with dust jacket
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Item #544754
January 01, 1981
"THE HEARSTS, FAMILY AND EMPIRE - The Later Years", by Lindsay Chaney and Michael Cieply (1981) 410 pgs., with dust jacket.
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Item #544753
January 01, 1984
"THE THOMSON EMPIRE - The First Fifty Years", by Susan Goldenberg (1984). 260 pgs., with dust jacket.
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Item #544752
January 01, 1954
PAPERS & ADDRESSES OF WILLIAM WATTS BALL - THE EDITOR AND THE REPUBLIC", edited by Anthony Harrigan, (1954) 210 pgs., with dust jacket.
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Item #544750
January 01, 1985
"RALPH INGERSOLL - A Biography", by Roy Hoopes (1985) Ingersoll was involved in the creation of "The New Yorker", "Fortune" "Life" and the newspaper "PM". With dust jacket.
Industrial Series....
Item #177004
December 28, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 28, 1912
This issue is an Industrial Issue and has a color cover sheet over it. The front page of this issue has a photo called "A Recent Ceremony at the Vatican."
In this issue there is an illustration called "Mere Man and the Suffragette" by Kemble. There are photos of "Strange Air and Sea Craft from Europe" and there ar... See More
Item #177003
December 21, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 21, 1912
This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "Whitelaw Reid."
In this issue there is a photo spread of "'Tally-Ho!' In Darkest Africa" and "Plays and Players." There is a full page illustration called "The Advance Guard of the Feast" by Walter Big... See More
Christmas issue....
Item #177681
December 14, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 14, 1912 (with color cover) This issue is a Christmas issue and has a color cover sheet over it. The front page of this issue has an illustration called "A National Calamity."
In this issue there are many short stories and illustrations including "Stories of the Christ-Child" by Charles Johnston; "Treasure Trove" by Madison Cawein ... See More
Item #177680
December 07, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 7, 1912
This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "A Snap-Shot From the Balkans."
In this issue there is an illustration called "The Woes of a President-Elect" by C. J. Budd. There are photos of "The War in the Near East" and a photo of "A Battle Photograph fr... See More
Item #177679
November 30, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 30, 1912 This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has an illustration called "'Good-by, Ambassador, We Are Sorry to Have You Leave Us" by C. J. Budd.
In this issue there is an illustration called "Lost Ball: Penalty--One Omelet!" by Kemble. The double page illustration is called "The Deat... See More
Humpty Dumpty...
Item #177678
November 23, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 23, 1912 This issue has a color cover. The front page is a photo of: "Britain's New Ambassador."
In this issue there is an illustration called "Humpty Dumpty sat on the wall. Humpty Dumpty had a bad fall. All the ex-bosses And Bully Moose men, Can never put Humpty up again." by Kemble. There is a photo spread called "... See More
Item #177345
November 16, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 16, 1912
This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "The War in the Near East."
In this issue there is an illustration called "The Elephant: 'Well, You've Helped Rip Me Apart and 'Downed' Yourself! Now I Hope You're Satisfied'" by Kemble. There is an article... See More
President Woodrow Wilson....
Item #177344
November 09, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 9, 1912
This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "Woodrow Wilson--President-Elect of the United States."
In this issue there is a photo of "Thomas R. Marshall--Vice-President Elect of the Untied States" and another photo of "President-Elect Wilson and His Family." There... See More
Greatest baseball series ever played...
Item #177371
November 02, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 2, 1912 The front page has: "The War in the Near East." Also present is the article: "The Greatest Baseball Series Ever Played," by Edward Bayard Moss, with a related photo. The double page illustration is called "Our Mrs. Partingtons and the Democratic Ocean," by C. J. Budd. Towards the back is "THE FINISHING T... See More
Governor Wilson...
Item #177362
October 26, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 26, 1912
This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "The Leader of the New Crusade in the Balkans."
In this issue there is an article called "How Governor Wilson Feels" and "Mr. Taft on the Issues" both recorded by A. R. Pinci. There is also a photo of "Showing Off Ou... See More
Item #177360
October 19, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 19, 1912
This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has an illustration called "The Power Behind the Throne" by C. J. Budd.
In this issue there is an article called "The Disruption of Mexico" by Elisha Hollingsworth Talbot. There is also the third part of the story "Alice in Blunderland--The Plai... See More
Handsome color cover shows a battleship...
Item #177677
October 12, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 12, 1912 This issue still has the color cover which is more typically missing, which is a very nice print of a battleship (see).
The front page inside shows: "The Democrats' Choice for Governor of New York", William Sulzer. Also in this issue there are: "Baying the Turk"; the second part of the story "Alice in Blunderland--... See More
Item #177676
October 05, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 5, 1912
This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "An Immortal Visits Us."
In this issue there is a full page illustration of "The Harvester Moon" by Kemble. There is a story called "Alice in Blunderland--The Plain People Through the Looking-Glass, by Two of Them" and an ... See More
Aviation...
Item #177675
September 28, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 28, 1912
This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "The Dogs of War."
In this issue there is an ad for the book "Mark Twain--A Biography" and an article called "Progress of the Campaign." Also in this issue there is a full page illustration of "The National Pest--A... See More
Item #177674
September 21, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 21, 1912
This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "He Died to Save Japan."
In this issue there is an ad for the book "Mark Twain--A Biography" and an article called "Progress of the Campaign." Also in this issue is a full page illustration of "W. J. B.: 'Say, ... See More
Item #177673
September 14, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 14, 1912
This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "Jerome D. Travers, America's New Amateur Golf Champion."
In this issue there is an article called "Progress of the Campaign." There is a full page illustration called "A Little Forecast of Coming Events" by Kemble ... See More
Item #177638
September 07, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 7, 1912
This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has an illustration called "T. R.: 'Follow Me. Can't You See I'm Moses?'" by Rollin Kerby.
In this issue there is an article called "Progress of the Campaign" and an article called "The Ball-player between Games" by Edward ... See More
Item #177672
August 31, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 31, 1912
This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "The Man Higher Up."
In this issue there is an article called "Progress of the Campaign." The double page illustration is called "Passing On the Ballots--'A Vote for Taft is a Vote for Sherman'--'A Vote for Roosevel... See More
Theatrical Number.....
Item #177671
August 24, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 24, 1912
This issue is a "Theatrical Number--Season of 1912-13" and has a color cover sheet over it. The front page of this issue has a photo called "The Attack on New York."
In this issue there is an article called "Progress of the Campaign." There is a full page illustration called "The Elephant:'If I Wasn't I... See More
Item #177670
August 17, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 17, 1912
In this issue there is an article called "Progress of the Campaign." The double page illustration is called "The New Order of Things--"Arise, 'Bose Flinn,' I dub thee leader. Tim Woodruff, you are next. Are there any more bosses who wish to be made leaders?'" by Kemble and much more.
Other advertisements of t... See More
Item #177669
August 10, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 10, 1912
This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "A New Kind of Flying Boat."
In this issue there is an article called "Progress of the Campaign." The double page illustration is called "Mr. Taft Makes the First Drive" by Kemble and there is another article called "... See More
Item #177668
August 03, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 3, 1912 (no color cover) The front page of this issue has: "Japan's New Ruler."
In this issue there is an article called "Progress of the Campaign", which is related to the new "Bull Moose" Party. The double page illustration is called "When the Sunday-Morning Service was Missed" by William L. Jacobs and much ... See More
Baseball scouting...
Item #177667
July 27, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, July 27, 1912 This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "Victorious America at the Olympic Games."
In this issue there is an illustration called "'Come On In, Fellows, the Water's Fine!'" by C. J. Budd and there is an article with photos called "America's Athleti... See More
Item #544592
May 07, 1942
THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, May 7, 1942.
* Madagascar Africa falls
* World War II original
This 14 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page:
* Madagascar Naval Base Captured by British Forces
with subheads that include: "Surrender Terms Being Drafted; Fleet Will Enter Harbor This Afternoon" and more.
Other news of the day with much on World War II. Usual... See More
Item #177666
July 20, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 20, 1912 (color cover not present) The front page of this issue has a photo called "The Opening of the Olympic Games." Within the issue there is an illustration called "The Latest Arrival at the Political Zoo" by Kemble. The double page is a photo spread called "Where New York's Skyscrapers Cease to be Impressive" and ther... See More
Democratic Nominee for President--Woodrow Wilson....
Item #177665
July 13, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 13, 1912
This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "Woodrow Wilson--Democratic Nominee for President."
In this issue there is an article of "The Democratic National Convention" and there is an illustration by Kemble called "'Ready to Ride and Spread the Alarm Through Every Mi... See More
Item #177664
July 06, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 6, 1912
This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "While the Democrats were in Session."
In this issue there are illustrations of "Convention Snap-Shots" by Peter Newell and "Jottings from Baltimore" by Kemble. There is also an article with photos of "America's Olym... See More
Item #177663
June 29, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 29, 1912
The front page of this issue is a photo called "The Republican National Convention in Session at Chicago."
This issue has a photo called "The Largest Sailing Yacht in the World" and an article called "The Battle-fields of June" by James Barnes which has an illustration "from a woodcut in a contemporary issue of &... See More
Item #177662
June 22, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 22, 1912
The front page of this issue is an illustration of "'Let the Republican Party Come to Order!'--Elihu Root" by C. J. Budd, which includes a photo of Teddy Roosevelt, with portraits of both George Washington and Abraham Lincoln in the background.
The inside has an illustration called "After the Circus" by Kemble, and the do... See More
Item #177661
June 15, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 15, 1912
The front page of this issue is a photo of "Senator Winthrop Murray Crane."
This issue has an illustration called "His Master's Voice" by C. J. Budd. There are two photos taking up the center page. The one on the left is of Abraham Lincoln and is called "Prophecy" and the one on the right, which is of Theodore Rooseve... See More
Death of Wilbur Wright...
An Exhibition of Inca Treasures.....
Item #177660
June 08, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 8, 1912
The front page of this issue is a photo of "The Greatest of Aviators--The death of Wilbur Wright from typhoid fever...."
This issue has an illustration called "The Revolutionist" by Kemble. There is also an article with photos called "An Exhibition of Inca Treasures" by Walter L. Beasley and there is another article by... See More
Item #177659
June 01, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 1, 1912
The front page of this issue is a photo of "The Ruling Passion."
This issue has an illustration of "'Down With the Bosses!' 'I will Name the Compromise Candidate. He will be Me!'--T.R." by Kemble. There is an article of "How Theodore Roosevelt was Appointed Assistant Secretary of the Navy" by Mrs. Bella... See More
More discoveries of Pompeii.....
Item #177658
May 25, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 25, 1912 The front page of this issue is a photo of "A King Who Died Unknown."
This issue has an illustration of "Which Will Win?" by Kemble and an article with photos of "The Rewards of Baseball" by Edward Bayard Moss. There is another article called "Are Women Human Beings?" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman and there ar... See More
Item #177657
May 18, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 18, 1912
The front page of this issue is a photo of "The Devastating Mississippi."
This issue has an illustration of "Let Us Act at Once" by Kemble and an article of "Princeton's New President" by John Larkin with a photo of John Grier Hibben, the new president. There is another article called "Building a Country With ... See More
Political cartoon by E.W. Kemble...
Item #177656
May 11, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 11, 1912 (does not include Part II - see note below) Included are the following illustrations and photos: "The Representative American Citizen?" and "IN 1912", both by Kemble. Also a fullpg. with 6 photos relating to the recovery of bodies from the Titanic; a halfpg. photo of a lifeboat drill recently ordered for all trans-Atlantic ships... See More
Item #177370
May 04, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 4, 1912
The front page of this issue is a photo of "Acting Again."
This issue has an illustration of "All Hail!" by Kemble. There are articles of "The Kaiser's Motor-Cars" by Theodore M. R. Von Keler and "The Surgeons of the Fleet" by Walter Scott Meriwether plus much more.
Other advertisements of the day ... See More
"Titanic" sunk.... "Carpathia" with "Titanic" survivors....
Item #177655
April 27, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 27, 1912 The front page of this issue is a photo of "Some of the Pitiful Seven Hundred. A boatload of the "Titanic's" survivors just before they were succored by the 'Carpathia' ".
This issue is in two parts. The first part has an illustration of "'The Wise Custom Which Limits the President to Two Terms Regards Th... See More
"Titanic" sunk....
Item #177654
April 20, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, April 20, 1912 There is a full, color, cover page on this issue. The front page of this issue is a photo of "The Lost 'Titanic.'"
This issue is in two parts. The first part has an article of "Quarreling at the coal-bin" by Edward Hungerford and an article of "Improving the Aeroplane" by Albert S. Levino.
The second p... See More
Item #544401
January 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, circa 1914.
* Kaffee Hag advertisement
This is a full-page black and white advertisement for "Kaffee Hag", Caffeine-freed Coffee.
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544400
January 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, circa 1914.
* Egyptian Deities Cigarette advertisement
This is a half-page black and white advertisement for "Egyptian Deities Plain or Cork Tip Cigarettes".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544399
December 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, December, 1914.
* Annie Saker
This is a black and white photo of Annie Saker from "The Story of the Rosary".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
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