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The authentic issues below are our most recent additions (from the last 7 days), with the newest listings appearing 1st. If you would prefer to arrange them by chronologically, you can do so by selecting and adjusting the "Show Additional Listing Options" directly below.New Additions
The authentic issues below are our most recent additions (from the last 7 days), with the newest listings appearing 1st. If you would prefer to arrange them by chronologically, you can do so by selecting and adjusting the "Show Additional Listing Options" directly below.
Foldout plate included... Shays' Rebellion... Harrisburg the new capital...
Item #667624
THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, March, 1787 The issue begins with: "A Letter from David Rittenhouse...Respecting the Generation of Clouds in the Atmosphere". Other items include: "Description of Chalybeate Springs near Saratoga" "Description of a New Solar Dial" which includes a fold-out plate of it in nice condition; "Account of Remarkable Cascades & Caverns in Virginia" & muc... See More
Ten issues from James Madison's presidency... Pre-War of 1812...
Item #649289
(10) BOSTON GAZETTE, dated 1810-1811 A lot of ten issues from the early 19th century when James Madison was president. News and advertising of the day provide perspective on this formative period just prior to the War of 1812. Irregular at the spine but without loss of text; some foxing and wear with lite staining, typical for the period. The photo shows an example of the look and cond... See More
Beautiful masthead in this Canterbury newspaper...
Item #649281
January 01, 1795
KENTISH GAZETTE, Canterbury, England, 1795 We seldom have titles to offer from Canterbury, and this newspaper has one of the more decorative & beautiful mastheads of the era. Note the two very detailed engravings on either side, one of which is the fabled Canterbury Cathedral. A coat-of-arms in the middle, with very ornate lettering for 'Kentish Gazette'.
A fine issue of this title, compl... See More
John Adams' Vice Presidential inaugural address... Earliest debates in Congress...
Item #647092
THE AMERICAN MUSEUM, (Philadelphia), June, 1789 This title, along with the "Columbian Magazine", has the honor of being the first successful American magazine, both published in Philadelphia. The Museum was published by Mathew Carey and existed from January, 1787 thru the end of 1792.Among the articles within are: "Physical & meteorological Observations, Conjectures & Suppositions, b... See More
Ben Franklin article on the morals of chess...
Item #646170
THE AMERICAN MUSEUM, Philadelphia, April, 1792 This title, along with the "Columbian Magazine", has the honor of being the first successful American magazine, both published in Philadelphia. The Museum was published by Mathew Carey and existed from January, 1787 thru the end of 1792.Content includes: "Reflexions on the State of the Union" and a nice article: "The Morals Of Chess. By Dr. Fran... See More
The Civil War... Marriage of the Prince of Wales...
Item #596234
April 11, 1863
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 11, 1863 The full front page has 3 prints captioned: "Bayou Navigation in Dixie." Inside includes a full page of: "The Prince & Princess of Wales"; a three-quarter page: "Queen Victoria & the Princess Beatrice"; a doublepage centerfold: "Marriage of the Prince of Wales at St. George's Chapel, Windsor."; ... See More
Sherman plans to annihilate South Carolina...
Item #593048
January 23, 1865
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "From Wilmington" "Report that the Rebels have Set $30 Million worth of Cotton on Fire & Evacuated the Place..." "From Gen. Sherman's Army" "Evacuation of Pocotaligo by the Rebels" Dreadful Catastrophe--Fort Caswell Blown Up..." and more.
Of special interest is an article: "Sherman Determined to Annihilate South Carolina". This is a ... See More
Spanish language financial periodical from the 1800s...
Item #577918
January 01, 1889
THE MEXICAN FINANCIER, Mexico, 1889-1890 A magazine from Mexico, portions in both Spanish & English, focused entirely on financial matters. Still in original wrappers with a gold-inked coat-of-arms in the masthead. Complete in 24 pages, measures 10 by 12 inches, never bound nor trimmed, nice condition. The outer wrapper may be loose at the spine.
Item #552498
March 06, 1880
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 6, 1880.
Front full page illustration of "The Carnival in Havana - General Grant in the Procession."
Inside are three 1/3 pg. illus. pertaining to "General Grant in Cuba - The Trip to San Diego." Full page Thomas Nast illustration entitled "Let Him Roar, Mr. Speaker." Full pg. illus. of "The Carnival in Central America.&... See More
Bombing in Union Square.... Ghost town mining towns of Nevada...
Item #177491
April 11, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 11, 1908 (color wrapper not included)
Penny magazine from London...
Item #153255
THE PENNY MAGAZINE, London, 1836 A small illustrated periodical with an illustrated front page. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown.
Measures 8 by 12 inches, 8 pages, some foxing throughout.
Spanish Language financial periodical from the 1800s...
Item #152997
THE MEXICAN FINANCIER, Mexico, 1889-1890 A magazine from Mexico, portions in both Spanish & English, focused entirely on financial matters. Still in original wrappers with a gold-inked coat-of-arms in the masthead. Complete in 24 pages, measures 10 by 12 inches, never bound nor trimmed, nice condition. The outer wrapper may be loose at the spine.
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