Suggestions for Novices
We invite you to explore the hobby of collecting rare newspapers. To this end, the following items have been priced at $16 or less and make great "entry level" items for novices.Suggestions for Novices
We invite you to explore the hobby of collecting rare newspapers. To this end, the following items have been priced at $16 or less and make great "entry level" items for novices.
Thomas Nast cartoons...
Item #547954
February 26, 1876
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 26, 1876 (Print only)
This single page features two Thomas Nast cartoons entitled "Another 'Dead Issue' Turned Up" and "News!", each measuring approximately 4.75" x 4.5". The remainder of the page is comprised of various advertisements.
The page measures approximately 11.25" x 16" and is in nice condition... See More
Thomas Nast cartoon...
Item #547956
February 26, 1876
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 26, 1876 (Print only)
This single page features a Thomas Nast cartoon entitled "No Rudder - No Aim... It Is Not So Easy To Catch That Dear Little (Republican) Lamb, After All".
The page measures approximately 11.25" x 16" and is in nice condition.
"Gathering Wood" print...
Item #547957
February 26, 1876
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 26, 1876 (Print only)
This 3/4 page illustration entitled "Gathering Wood" is from a painting by Edouard Frere.
The page measures approximately 11.25" x 16" and is in nice condition.
Three months of issues in one publication...
Item #151131
August 01, 1876
THE MONTHLY SOUVENIR, New York, Aug. 1876 A quarto-size publication with literary content, plus some illustrations. Has "Three Numbers In One" as stated above the masthead of the first issue, so you get the September and October issues as well.
Spine wear and a bit of dirtiness, otherwise good.
Item #151443
December 02, 1876
CLEVELAND WEEKLY HERALD, Dec. 2, 1876 The bkpg. has a bold, fullpg. ad for "The Herald". Pg. 9 has a calendar, taking more than a halfpg., for the upcoming year of 1877. Good condition.
Item #554332
December 23, 1876
HARPER'S WEEKLY dated December 23, 1876. (print only)
This is a single-page Thomas Nast political illustration entitled "Caesar, Now Be Still" with caption quotes by Shakspeare and U.S. Grant.
The print size is approximately 16.5 x 11 inches and is in good condition. Please see photos for details.... See More
The newspaper from the Oneida Community...
Item #150171
THE AMERICAN SOCIALIST, Oneida, New York, 1877 A small folio-size newspaper from Oneida, New York, a publication from this early "commune" in experimental living which advocated free love and other quite radical ideas at that time. Various religiously-themed reports within the issue plus a bit of current news of the day.Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed so it folds out to one ... See More
Making shot...
Item #152222
July 28, 1877
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 28, 1877 This paper contains front page prints and article of: THE MANUFACTURE OF SHOT. POURING THE MELTED LEAD.
Item #221671
August 25, 1877
HARPER'S WEEKLY dated August 25, 1877 (print only)
This is a single-page framed print. This is a full page engraving of "Anticipation - Return From A Melon Scout".
The print size is approximately 9.75 x 14.75 inches and the overall matted size approximately is 14.75 x 19.75 inches. The matting color is a medium shade of green/grey color.... See More
Separation of church and state...
Item #152991
THE INDEX, Boston, Massachusetts, 1878 Published by the "National Liberal League" espousing a platform for the 1880 election with a strong belief in the "total separation of church and state"as their platform states on the front page. Also on the front page is their nine point list of "The Demands Of Liberalism". Nice condition, six pages, approximately 14"... See More
A communnial society newspaper from New York...
The newspaper from the famous (infamous?) Oneida Community...
Item #596261
THE AMERICAN SOCIALIST, Oneida, New York, 1879 A small folio-size newspaper from Oneida, New York. A publication from this early "commune" in experimental living which advocated free love and other quite radical ideas at that time. In the end they disbursed under considerable controversy. Oneida Limited (silverware among other things) finds it origins deep within the historic Oneid... See More
A product of the 'amateur press'...
Item #697110
February 01, 1879
THE VISITOR, Philadelphia, Feb., 1879 This is a small newspaper by the "amateur press", typically short-lived, done by hobbyists, typically with anecdotal content.
Four pages, 7 1/2 by 10 inches, a piece from an upper corner does not affect text, potion of postage stamp at the top, good condition.
Item #554354
April 05, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY dated April 5, 1879. (print only)
This is a single-page Thomas Nast political illustration entitled "Hatching" with the caption "How much longer will birds of prey be allowed to gorge themselves on the savings of the self-denying and industrious -- and escape the consequences?"
The print size is approximately 16 x 11 inches and is in good ... See More
Item #153019
January 01, 1880
STODDART'S REVIEW, Philadelphia, PA 1880. See the photo below for an example of this title from our archives. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this specific date but will have the format as shown. Measures about 14"x10".
Item #151166
August 19, 1880
THE NEW-YORK EVANGELIST, Aug. 19, 1880 Has religious news and content, some ads. Wear causes a small hole along the central fold, residue from a label causes loss of a few words on the ftpg. Uncut.
Item #554333
May 07, 1881
HARPER'S WEEKLY dated May 7, 1881. (print only)
This is a single-page Thomas Nast political illustration entitled "New York Must Go -- Down" with caption "Scum: 'When this law is passed, you will be so disorganized that you will not be able to muster a corporal's guard against me.'"
The print size is approximately 16 x 11 inches and is in good condition. ... See More
Item #554374
July 16, 1881
HARPER'S WEEKLY dated July 16, 1881. (print only)
This is a single-page Thomas Nast political illustration entitled "Out-'Shining' Everybody in Humiliation at Albany" with the caption "New York: 'I did not engage you, Vice-President Arthur, to do this kind of work."
The print size is approximately 16.25 x 11.25 inches and is in good condition. Please see ... See More
Item #152966
January 01, 1883
THE YANKEE BLADE, Boston, Massachusetts, 1883. See the photo below for an example of this title from our archives, containing basically literary content. This is a nice issue to have from this location and period in history. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this specific date--but will have the format as shown. Marginal tears w... See More
Item #151562
June 01, 1883
MORNING LIGHT, (New York), June 1883 Literary content for young people with a nice masthead and several illustrations. Top of an inside page has a bit of wear, otherwise good. Quarto-size with 8 pgs. Uncut.
Minneapolis Minnesota...
Item #203728
September 01, 1883
HOUSEKEEPER, Minneapolis, Minn., Sept., 1883 Described in the masthead as: "A Journal Of Domestic Economy". Quarto-size, 16 pgs., ftpg. has stray writing above the masthead and a dime-size hole in the upper margin, edges are tattered, some wear, occasional foxing.
Item #151405
July 09, 1884
SUPPLEMENT TO THE TIMES, Chicago, July 9, 1884 Ftpg. reports from the 1st day of the Democratic National Convention with other news and topical reports as well. Small hole at the fold juncture, some fold wear. Four pgs.
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 #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 #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
Sheet music...
Item #590125
January 01, 1885
This is sheet music (piano and lyrics) entitled "Mother Dear has gone to Heaven" by George Pitt. This was copyrighted in 1885 by W. F. Shaw. Complete in 6 pages with the music printed on 3 pages, with archival mends in the margin area, measuring approximately 14 x 11 inches. Some lite dirtiness on the outer cover, otherwise in good condition.
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
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 #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 #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 #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
Item #152963
January 01, 1887
THE YOUTH'S LEDGER, New York, 1887. "An interesting monthly for the Young" as is printed in the masthead. See the photo below for an example of the "look" of this title from our archives. This is a nice issue to have from this location and period in history. DO NOTE that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this... See More
Item #151130
July 09, 1887
OUR SECOND CENTURY, NY, July 9, 1887. An uncommon title with bits of news, topical reports, ads and a few literary items. Light fold wear, a few mild stains on the front page, otherwise good. Uncut.
Item #151349
October 01, 1887
GOLDEN HOURS, NY, Oct. 1887 A quarto-size publication of just 4 pgs. having light literary content for young boys and girls. Some ads as well. A few stains and minor wear.
Noteworthy print... singlesheet leaf only, but nice for display...
Item #540910
January 21, 1888
HARPER'S WEEKLY, N.Y., Jan. 21, 1888 Fullpg. has a halfpg. exterior view of the Art Institute Of Chicago and two quarter page illus. of the interior. Has an archival mend to a minor tear in the right & left margins.
Item #151870
January 26, 1889
THE LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE from Leominster, Massachusetts and dated: January 26, 1889. This newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper used during this time in history. This 4 page issue contains news of the day and several interesting advertisements that shows what life was like at this time.
Item #625680
(unknown) This print is entitled "The Captain's Walk" is of a lady with an spyglass on a rooftop. The publication and era is unknown. The print measure 5 x 8 inches and the brown matting measures 10 x 13inches. Very nice condition.
For stamp collectors... 1890...
Item #591047
THE SOUTHERN PHILATELIST, Charleston, South Carolina, January, 1890 A monthly magazine themed on stamp collecting Has 8 pages plus the outer wrappers, 5 3/4 by 9 inches, still in nice condition. "Sample Copy" is stamped in the upper right margin.
1890 Fremont, Nebraska...
Item #591352
April 01, 1890
NEBRASKA STAMP NEWS, Fremont, April, 1890 Subtitled: "A Monthly Devoted to Stamp Collecting." A very small size newspaper of 4 pages, never bound nor trimmed, measuring 4 1/2 by 7 inches. Nice condition & a vol. 1 no. 4 issue.
Philately...
Item #593865
June 01, 1890
NEBRASKA STAMP NEWS, Fremont, June, 1890 Subtitled: "A Monthly Devoted to Stamp Collecting." A very small size newspaper of 8 pages, never bound nor trimmed, measuring 4 1/2 by 7 inches, nice condition & a vol. 1 no. 6 issue.
For stamp collectors... Philately...
Item #593570
THE SOUTHERN PHILATELIST, Charleston, South Carolina, June, 1890 A monthly magazine themed on stamp collecting. Has 12 pages plus the outer wrappers, 5 3/4 by 9 inches, still in nice condition. "Sample Copy" is stamped in the upper right margin.
Item #585850
July 01, 1890
NEBRASKA STAMP NEWS, Fremont, July, 1890 Subtitled: "A Monthly Devoted to Stamp Collecting." A very small size newspaper of 8 pages, never bound nor trimmed, measuring 4 1/2 by 7 inches. Nice condition & a vol. 1 no. 8 issue.
Child's 1890 Newspaper...
Item #222726
September 01, 1890
THE YOUTHS WORLD, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Sept., 1890.
* Uncommon title
* Illustrations
Has literary content for young people and a few related illustrations. Printed by the American Sunday-School Union.
Has an ornate masthead. Fold wear on the front page, a few small holes and tears in the text, a few margin tears, some creasing.
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* Uncommon title
* Illustrations
Has literary content for young people and a few related illustrations. Printed by the American Sunday-School Union.
Has an ornate masthead. Fold wear on the front page, a few small holes and tears in the text, a few margin tears, some creasing.
Dancing satire...
Item #560423
December 01, 1890
LIFE magazine dated December, 1890. (print only)
This is a single-page print from the issue. This print is entitled "A Social Sin" is of a dance with the caption reading... "He (after the waltz): Now do you think dancing is wicked? She (sweetly): Yes; if one dances as badly as you do."
The page is approximately 8.75 x 11. inches and is in good condition. Please s... See More
Item #153011
January 01, 1892
PUNCH, London, England, 1892. See the photo below for an example of this title from our archives. An interesting satire periodical from England, including some illustration. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this specific date but will have the format as shown. 11"x9". 8 pages.
Item #152964
January 01, 1892
THE YOUTH'S COMPANION, Boston, 1892 Illustrations throughout plus many advertisements. Essentially the "Boy's Life" magazine of its day. See the photo below for an example of the "look" of this title from our archives. This is a nice issue to have from this location and period in history. DO NOTE that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not... 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.
A tiny newspaper from Minnesota...
Item #153026
January 01, 1892
THE CURIO, Benson, Minnesota, 1892 See the photo for an example of this title from our archives, containing various tidbits, poems, stamp collecting items, etc. An unusual and "curious" tiny newspaper, so the title fits well.
Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this specific date but will have the format as ... See More
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
Republican nominations...
Item #150606
June 18, 1892
WAVERLY FREE PRESS, Waverly, New York, June 18, 1892 "Republican Nominations" on the frontpage discusses the nominees and includes a nice, one column illustrations of Harrison and Reid.
Complete in four pages, measuring approximately 19 3/4 x 13 inches, evenly browned with some edge tears and several small binding holes along the left spine margin. Should be handled with some care.... See More
Item #151675
July 14, 1892
ALLEGANY COUNTY REPORTER newspaper from Wellsville, N.Y., dated July 14, 1892. See the photo below for the nice front page article on the death of Cyrus W. Field, which includes an illustration of him. Much text as well, taking over two columns. You get the complete issue in very nice condition.
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