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Fisk University, Nashville...
Item #174002
January 22, 1876
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 22, 1876 The front page features a full page illustration 'Leading the Blind - A Sketch at Malines, Belgium.' A full page Thomas Nast illustration: 'They Both Lie Together in the Washington Arena' shows a tiger & a lamb. A full page illustration 'A Breakdown - Old Time Winter Travel in Merrie England.' A double-page cen... See More
Johann Reis - inventor of the first "make-and-break telephone"...
Very early report on the "telephone"...
Item #661063
March 22, 1876
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 22, 1876
* Johann Philipp Reis
* Very early telephone experiments
Page 4 has a very early article on: "The Telephone" which takes most of a column. Although this article talks about the work of a "Professor Reuss", the inventor it apparently was actually referring to was named Philipp Reis. The Reis telephone actually turned out to be too ... See More
The Centennial at Philadelphia...
Item #174030
April 29, 1876
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 29, 1876 Front full page portrait of "The Late Alexander T. Stewart." Inside is a full page illustration of "English Cottages Erected by the British Government on the Centennial Grounds, Philadelphia, for the Royal Commission." 2/3 page illustration of "Announcing the Death of Mr. Stewart - Scene in Front of the Tenth Street Store... See More
Speech by Mark Twain...
Item #613696
December 23, 1876
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 23, 1876 The last column of the front page and most of page 2 are taken up with a report of: "Forefathers' Day" "New-Englanders at Dinner" "The Annual Festival of the New-England Society--Speeches by Hon. G. William Curtis, 'Mark Twain', Rev. Edward Everett Hale..." and more (see). It is on page 2 where appears Twain's sp... See More
The Molly Maguires...
Item #596011
May 08, 1877
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 26, 1877
* Molly Maguires
* Central Pennsylvania
* Coal mining
The front page has a very small and discrete one column heading at the bottom of the page: "Death Warrant Of Another 'Mollie'" See photo for brief report here.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, light browning with a little margin wear, should be handled with care.... See More
The Molly Maguires...
Item #596012
June 27, 1877
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 27, 1877
* Molly Maguires
* Central Pennsylvania
* Coal mining
The front page has a very small and discrete one column heading at the bottom of the page: "Killed By Mollie Maguires" See photo for brief report here.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, light browning with a little margin wear, should be handled with care.... See More
Edison's work on the telephone...
Item #582916
July 17, 1877
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 17, 1877
* Early Thomas Edison
* Telephone demonstration
The bottom of the front page has an article headed: "Prof. Edison's New Telephone" which begins: "This evening Prof. Edison gave a public rehearsal of his telephone, which consists of a musical instrument not nearly as loud in tone as that of Prof. Gray of Chicago..." with more (... See More
The beach at Long Branch... Coney Island...
Item #174162
August 04, 1877
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Aug. 4, 1877 Full ftpg: 'The Great Dock Fisheries' includes blacks fishing off a dock. Fullpg. of 9 illustrations: 'On the Beach at Long Branch'. Fullpg: 'The Country Peddler'. Nice doublepage centerfold: 'The Coney Island Concourse'. Two halfpg. illus. on: 'The Montreal Riot'
The Molly Maguires...
Item #596053
August 08, 1877
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 8, 1877
* Molly Maguires
* Central Pennsylvania
* Coal mining
Page 2 has a very small and discrete one column heading at the bottom of the page: "The Mollie Maguire Murderers" See photo for brief report here.
Other news of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages, light browning with very minor margin wear, otherwise good. Shou... See More
The Molly Maguires...
Item #596009
August 08, 1877
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 8, 1877
* Molly Maguires
* Central Pennsylvania
* Coal mining
Page 2 has a very small and discrete one column heading at the bottom of the page: "The Mollie Maguire Murderers" See photo for brief report here.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, light browning with minor margin wear, should be handled with care.... See More
Creedmoor rifle match...
Item #602407
September 15, 1877
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 15, 1877
* Creedmoor international rifle match
The front page has one column headings: "THE AMERICAN TEAM WINS" "A Score Never Before Equaled" "The Second Stage Of The International Match At Creedmoor...." Lengthy text takes up over four full columns with scores on page 2.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, light browning,... See More
Pow Wow at the White House...
Item #611429
September 28, 1877
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 28, 1877
* Pow Wow - Indians
* Chief Spotted Tail & more
* Gen. George Crook
Page 5 has one column headings: "THE INDIAN CONFERENCE" "Gorgeous Aspect Of The East Room" and more. (see) Text takes up a full column.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, light browning, some small margin tears, otherwise good. Should be handled with ... See More
Apostles of the Mormon Church...
Item #174180
October 06, 1877
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Oct. 6, 1877 Fullpg: 'The Twelve Apostles of the Mormon Church' shows all of them, including Joseph Smith & Brigham Young, Jr. Fullpg: 'Pres. Hayes at Louisville, Ky.' & 'The Boston Army & Navy Monument' shows four scenes of its dedication.
The Haggadah details... Jewish Passover...
Item #689663
January 27, 1878
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 27, 1878 Background: In 1840, as a partial response to what is now called the Damascus Blood Libel (accusation against the Jews regarding their rituals/practices), the London Times printed a detailed description of the Passover Feast (Haggadah). This has become a highly sought after collectible.
Fast forward 38 years.
Page 8 of this issue has considerable details regar... See More
The Haggadah details... Jewish Passover...
Item #690618
January 27, 1878
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 27, 1878
* Jewish Festivals & Rituals
* 1st NYT mention of The Haggadah Service with details
* The Passover, The Sabbath Day, The Feast of Tabernacles
Background: In 1840, as a partial response to what is now called the Damascus Blood Libel (accusation against the Jews regarding their rituals/practices), the London Times printed a detailed description o... See More
Voices can now be 'bottled' with the new phonograph... Hanging of the Mollie Maguires...
Item #694613
March 26, 1878
THE DAILY MEMPHIS AVALANCHE, Tennessee, March 26, 1878
* Phonograph invention described
* Hanging the Molly Maguires
Page two has: "The Phonograph" which is a brief article noting in part: "The witty man of the New York Times has explained...the remarkable advantages we shall all reap from the phonograph--an instrument by which, it is claimed, the tones of the human v... See More
Edison's phonograph... Oil regions of Pennsylvania... Morgan Silver Dollar...
Item #174230
March 30, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 30, 1878 The full front page is a Thomas Nast political cartoon: "Fulfill Your Promises" and a fullpg. inside has another Nast political cartoon: "Our Uncle's 'Honor' Touched" showing Uncle Sam.
The great doublepage centerfold: 'The Oil Regions of Pennsylvania' shows 11 scenes and is very displayable. The feature s... See More
Sitting Bull and his Indians bands...
Item #638576
May 03, 1878
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 3, 1878 The front page has about half a column headed: "Sitting Bull And His Bands" with various subheads including: "Reported Disposition of the Wily Savage to Make Peace--Letters Received by Gen. Miles from Fort Keogh..." and more.
Ten pages, a few minor margin tears, evenly toned, good condition but should be handled carefully.
Richmond, Missouri tornado.....
Item #600797
June 03, 1878
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 3, 1878
* Richmond, Missouri
* Tornado disaster
Page 5 has one column headings: "THE CYCLONE IN MISSOURI" "A Terribly Destructive Storm" "Great Loss of Life And Property...." See images for 1st report coverage on the Richmond, Missouri tornado disaster. Nice to have in this famous NYC title.
Complete in 8 pages, light browning with ... See More
Great Britain takes control of Cyprus...
Item #579994
July 09, 1878
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 9, 1878
* Great Britain occupies Cyprus
* Cyprus Convention agreement takes effect
The first column on the front page has the headings: "ANGLO-TURKISH ALLIANCE" "Immediate Occupation Of Cyprus By England" and more. See photos for complete text here. This is a first report on the initial occupation of Cyprus by the British.
Other news of the da... See More
1878 Birch Creek battle... Indians...
Item #687119
July 11, 1878
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 11 , 1878
* Battle of Birch Creek
* Near Pendleton, Oregon
* Bannock War - Indians
The top of page 5 has one column headings: "HOWARD STRIKES INDIANS" "A Gallant Fight On Butler Creek" and more. (see)
Complete with 8 pages, generally nice.
Minnie Warren death... dwarf...
Item #601863
July 24, 1878
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 24, 1878
* Minnie Warren death (1st report)
* Proportionate dwarf
* P.T. Barnum fame
Page 5 has a small heading: "Death Of Minnie Warren". See image for brief text.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, usual browning, some margin wear and chipping, must be handled with care.
Scenes on Coney Island...
Item #174268
August 10, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 10, 1878 Full ftpg. Nast cartoon: 'The Noble Red Man--The Annual Plague of Chief 'Bloody Murder' on the Borders' shows two Indians stalking a house. Fullpg. with 7 scenes of: 'Incidents of an Ocean Trip'. Great dblpgctrfld:' Scenes & Incidents on Coney Island' showing 6 scenes & is very displayable.
Other news and... See More
1878 Wallingford, Connecticut F4 tornado...
Item #718331
August 13, 1878
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 13, 1878
* Wallingford, Connecticut
* F4 tornado storm disaster
The front page has a one column heading: "The Wallingford Disaster" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 8 pages, good condition.
AI notes: The Wallingford tornado struck Connecticut in 1878, killing 29 people and injuring over 70, making it the deadliest tornado in the state's h... See More
Yellow Fever epidemic.....
Item #604860
September 06, 1878
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 6, 1878
* SS Princess Alice sinking
* Collier Bywell Castle collision
* River Thames
The front page has one column headings: "THE THAMES CATASTROPHE" "Log Of The Steamer Bywell Castle" and more. Nice to have in this venerable newspaper title.
Other news of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages, minor spine wear, otherwise in good condi... See More
American beer.....
Item #604862
September 07, 1878
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 7, 1878
* Beer in America is best ?
* Exposition Universelle
* Paris, France
Page 5 has one column headings: "AMERICAN BEER THE BEST" "But For Native Wines Nowhere..." and more. Text takes up over 2 full columns. Nice to have in this venerable newspaper title.
Other news of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages, minor spine wear, other... See More
Bannock War ending...
Item #628561
September 15, 1878
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 15, 1878
* Bannock War ends
* From Fort Washakie - Wyoming
The front page has an article headed: "The End Of The Bannock War" with subhead. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 12 pages, a little irregular along the spine, good condition.
Surveying in Colorado...
Item #174286
October 12, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 12, 1878 Nice full ftpg: 'Pack Mule Train Of A Govt. Surveying Party In Colorado'. Comic fullpg: 'The G. Washington Jones Family Return From Paris' Fullpg: 'Types Of Tramps'.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. This issue is complete in 16 pages and is in good condition.
Alexander Turney Stewart corpse stolen...
Item #611245
November 11, 1878
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 11, 1878
* Alexander Turney Stewart
* Corpse stolen for ransom
The front page has one column headings that include: "THE ROBBERS OF THE TOMB" "A Rumor That Mr. Stewart's Body Is Found" Lengthy text.
Also on the ftpg: "The Death Of Gen. Reno" and more.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, minor margin wear, otherwise goo... See More
Gambetta-Fourtau duel...
Item #604911
November 22, 1878
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 22, 1878
* Gambetta-Fourtau duel
* Paris, France
The front page has one column headings that include: "Gambetta Fights A Duel" "M. De Fourtou Aggrieved At Gambetta's Language In The Chamber Of Deputies--Shots Exchanged And The Honor Of Both Combatants Satisfied" See image for text here.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, a littl... See More
SS Pommerania shipwreck...
Item #604913
November 27, 1878
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 27, 1878
* SS Pommerania shipwreck
* German ocean liner
The front page has one column headings that include: "A STEAM-SHIP SUNK AT SEA" "The Pommerania Run Down By An Iron Bark" and more. This includes lengthy text.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, minor spine wear, otherwise good condition. Should be handled with care.... See More
Howell torpedo...
Item #605537
December 02, 1878
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 5, 1878
* John A. Howell
* Automobile torpedo invention
The front page has one column headings: "SOMETHING WRONG IN TI" "The Howell Torpedo" and more. See images for text here.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, evenly browned, minor spine wear, should be handled with care.
Breathitt's rebellion...
Item #605410
December 02, 1878
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 2, 1878
* Breathitt County, Kentucky
* Feud - rebellion - war
The front page has one column headings: "The War In Kentucky" "Breathitt County Still In Possession Of An Armed Mob--Several Persons Killed....". See image for text.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, minor spine wear, otherwise good condition. ... See More
Ghosts ?....
Item #606900
December 21, 1878
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 21, 1878
* Ghosts - Paranormal
Page 2 has an article headed: "The Brooklyn Ghost" "The Proprietor Of The Ghostelry Determines That It Is Old Nick Himself And Drives Him Off With A Prayer" See images for text here.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, very minor margin wear, otherwise good condition. Should be handled with care.... See More
Actor Edwin Booth murder attempt......
Item #601895
April 24, 1879
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 24, 1879
* Actor Edwin Booth
* Attempted assassination (1st report)
* Mark Gray
This 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has one column headings: "TRYING TO KILL MR. BOOTH" "A Starting Scene At M'Vicker's Theatre" "two Shots Fired At Edwin Booth During The Last Act of... See More
Dedicating St. Patrick's Cathedral...
Item #601299
May 26, 1879
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 26, 1879
* St. Patrick's Cathedral dedication
* Best title to have
Half of page 5 has nice coverage on the dedication of the famed St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City with headings: "AN IMPOSING CEREMONY" "Blessing Of The New Roman Catholic Cathedral" "An Immense Attendance Of The Clergy And Laity...". The article has ... See More
Scenes in Topeka, Kansas...
Item #174364
July 05, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 5, 1879 Front full pg. Nast illus. of "Another Core on the Body Politic." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "The New Steamship 'Arizona,' Williams & Guion Line." 2/3 of a dblpgctrfld. of "A French Christening - Costumes of the First Empire."
Full pg. illus. of "The Colored Exodus - Scenes at Topeka, Kansas."... See More
A farming community for the Jews...
Item #648292
July 11, 1879
NEW YORK TIMES, July 11, 1879 Page 2 has an interesting & quite lengthy article: "COLONY FARMING FOR JEWS" "A Project Favored by the Hebrew Convention" "Land to be Bought For Fifty Families With Money Raised by Subscription--Five Hundred Acres Offered as a Gift."
An interesting program of which we were not familiar. Eight pages, 4 binding holes near the spi... See More
Yellow Fever epidemic...
Item #618154
July 27, 1879
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 27, 1879
* Yellow fever - jack
* Memphis, Tennessee crisis
The front page has: "THE GRASP OF THE RIVER" "Memphis Rapidly Becoming Deserted" and more.
Other news of the day. Complete in 12 pages, light browning, minor margin wear, should be handled with care.
Indian chiefs in the Ute War...
Item #174396
October 25, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 25, 1879 Full ftpg Nast: 'Reducing the U.S. Army Again--Let all Savages Rejoice'. Halfpg: 'Prospecting on the Ute Reservation' shows a miner meeting an Indian. Great fullpg. with 10 illustrations of: 'The Ute War--Portraits of Chiefs'. Four half page prints of: 'Gen. Grant at San Francisco'.
Other news and advertisements... See More
George H. Thomas statue dedication...
Item #600796
November 20, 1879
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 20, 1879
* General George Henry Thomas
* Washington D.C. tribute
* Statue unveiling
The front page has one column headings: "A PAGEANT IN WASHINGTON" "The Equestrian Statue of Gen. Thomas Unveiled" and more. 1st report coverage on the unveiling of the General George H. Thomas equestrian statue at Thomas Circle in Washington D.C. Lengt... See More
Thomas Edison in 1879...
Item #585971
December 08, 1879
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 8, 1879
* Inventor Thomas Edison
* Tasimeter invention
This 8 page newspaper has small one column headings on page: "Edison's Tasimeter" and "Mr. Proctor On It's Uses-The Statements Of Prof. Young"
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete, light browning with a little margin wear, should be handled with care.... See More
Lengthy letter signed by Mark Twain...
Item #616015
December 14, 1879
NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 14, 1879 Over a full page 2 column is taken up with a piece by Mark Twain, headed "THE POSTAL ORDER AGAIN" "Mark Twain Answers Mr. Key's Private Secretary" "The Postmaster-General's 'Unnecessary Appendage' Instructed in His Duties & Privileges". Included is the lengthy letter signed in type: Mark Twain (see).
Twelve page... See More
Fifteen puzzle game craze....
Item #679712
March 22, 1880
NEW YORK TIMES, March 22, 1880 Page 4 has a one column heading: "FIFTEEN". The related text on this "craze" of the era takes up about a full column.
This is a sliding puzzle having 15 numbered square tiles in a frame leaving one unoccupied tile position. Tiles in the same row or column of the open position can be moved by sliding them horizontally or vertically, respecti... See More
Chinese Opium palace, San Francisco...
Item #174442
April 03, 1880
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 3, 1880 Front full pg. illus. of "The Explosion in the Winter Palace, St. Petersburg - Scene in the Guard Room." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "Preparing for Easter." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The 'Salvation Army'." 1/4 pg. illus. of "The Rev. Robert L. Dashiell, D.D."
Dblpgctrfld. containing many illus. pertaini... See More
Thomas Nast prints... W.A. Rogers print...
Item #174488
September 11, 1880
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 11, 1880 Front full page Thomas Nast illustration of "The Widow's Wants". Full page Thomas Nast illustration of "Wade Hampton's Dilemna". Full page W.A. Rogers illustration of "The Settler's First Home in the Far West".
Doublepage centerfold of "English Church Architecture - Carlisle Cathedral". 2/3... See More
Thomas Nast print...
Item #174554
April 30, 1881
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 30, 1881 Front full pg. Nast illus. entitled "Our Stumbling Block." Inside is a full pg. containing six illus. pertaining to "Snow Blockade on the Minnesota Railways." Full pg. containing three large illus. pertaining to "The Earthquake in the Island of Ischia." Full pg. illus. of "Shad Fishing on the Lower Delaware at N... See More
Docks in the East River...
Item #174566
June 11, 1881
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 11, 1881 Front page print: "The Spoil-Ed" by Thomas Nast. Fullpg print: 'On An Immigrant Train, Westward Bound'. Full page print: 'Scene In A Coaching Club Stable' and another print: 'Scenes Along the N.Y. Docks, East River'. Another full page print: "A Night's Entertainment in Albania During the Feast of Ramazan.... See More
President Garfield is shot...
Item #683931
July 03, 1881
NEW YORK TIMES, July 3, 1881 The column headlines at the top of the front page announce the assassination of President James Garfield: "A GREAT NATION IN GRIEF" "President Garfield Shot By An Assassin: "Though Seriously Wounded He Still Survives" "The Would-Be Murderer Lodged In Prison" with subheads as well.
Further down a column is: "The Tragedy In ... See More
Very rare "Special Edition" of Harper's Weekly...
Item #174574
July 08, 1881
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 8, 1881 As noted at the very top of the ftpg., this is a rare "SPECIAL EDITION" of this famous title, devoted to the assassination of President James Garfield.
The full front page is a portrait of "The Tragedy at Washington - The Assassin Charles Jules Guiteau." Inside is a full pg. print captioned: "The Assassin Firing the Second... See More
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