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Prelude to the army tank? Magazine for the blind...
Item #669280
May 16, 1908
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 16, 1908
* Prelude to the military "Tank"
The front page is taken up with two photos of: "A Curious Means of Propulsion - The Caterpillar Motor, Showing the Weight-Carrying Wheels".
Although a novel concept at the time, this dates from the introduction of the caterpillar-type means of movement, adopted not only by the construction industry but the milita... See More
An early machine gun...
Item #669268
February 16, 1889
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, February 16, 1889 The front page shows: "The Nicaragua Ship Canal" and has 3 illustrations and a map.
Inside has: "Elastic Suspension of Machines" "Abbott's Fire Escape" "Maxim Mitrailleuse in Action" (machine gun); and more illustrations, articles and advertisements.
Sixteen pages, library stamp on the front page a... See More
Three John Hancock documents, and more...
Item #669162
September 21, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 21, 1793
* Founding Father John Hancock
* Proclamation & documents
* re. Yellow Fever epidemic
The front page begins with a document from Massachusetts on the restrictions to be enforced due to the spread of the Yellow Fever epidemic centered at Philadelphia, signed in type by the governor: John Hancock.
This is followed by "A Proclamation" ... See More
Ben Franklin on the proposed Constitution...
Item #668666
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1789 * Benjamin Franklin & the American people
* Thoughts about the United States Constitution
Pages 1, 2 and a bit of page 3 are taken up with a fascinating: "...address to the inhabitants of the United States of America, by the celebrated Dr. Benjamin Franklin, on the disaffection that has prevailed towards the new system of... See More
Review & premiere of "Predator", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #667775
June 12, 1987
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 12, 1987
* Best "Predator" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Science-fiction action horror
* Arnold Schwarzenegger
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Predator" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollyw... See More
From when Philadelphia was the temporary capital of the United States...
Item #665591
March 23, 1798
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, March 23, 1798
* 18th century American original
The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction.
All of the front page is taken up with advertisements including ten illustrated ship ads. Most of page 2 is taken up with reports from Congress.
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Growing troubles with France...
Item #665565
February 05, 1798
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Feb. 5, 1798 The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time, while the District of Columbia was under construction.
Page 3 has a message from the President concerning the growing tensions with France, signed in type: John Adams. The back page has a very lengthy notice headed: "Proposals For Carrying th... See More
North Carolina to debate the Constitution...
Item #665032
THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, December, 1788 The issue begins with 5 pages on: "An Account of the first Foundation of the College at Cambridge in New England..." being Harvard University. Inside includes: "The American Plutarch - Memoirs of Captain John Smith" continued for a previous issue.Near the back is "American Intelligence" with the latest news ... See More
Military newspaper from a tiny atoll in the Pacific...
Item #664482
February 12, 1944
APAMAMA NUT I BEBA, Feb. 12, 1944 This island is a postage stamp size chunk of coral and trees in the Pacific Ocean, one of the Gilbert Islands, not far from the Equator. In the masthead is: "Apamama's On The Map - With One Objective - Blast The Jap!"
This is a crudely produced "camp" newspaper for and by the military installation on this tiny island, single sheet, 8 by 13... See More
Special request for Ethan Allen... Will the British leave New York?
Item #649696
May 24, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 24, 1783
* Closing events of the Revolutionary War
* New York loyalists - Ethan Allen
Page 2 has a report on the difficulties in ironing out final details for the treaty of peace and the British leaving New York. Bits include: "Sir Guy Carleton has, in a very trying situation, maintained the dignity of the English name against the influenc... See More
How to agree to terms for peace... Independence is granted?
Item #644863
October 03, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 3, 1782
* Revolutionary War ending events
* Americans again have independence ?
Page 2 has a letter from New York noting: "Every thing here seems to be at a stand. The army being in a state of inactivity & the inhabitants & loyalists of New York disappointed & dejected at the offers of Independence held out to the Americans...... See More
Nice collection of Thomas Nast political cartoons...
Item #636875
(7) HARPER'S WEEKLY lot of 7 issues of the 1860's-1880's each with a full front page Thomas Nast political cartoon, and other Nast or non-Nast prints inside. A blend of 1st rate and better than 2nd rate issues. A great lot for a dealer or anyone wishing to begin a collection.Additional lots are available--inquire if multiple sets are wanted.
This item is not eligible for free shipping.
Dozens of displayable 19th century prints...
Item #631673
(10) HARPER'S WEEKLY! Ten 2nd-rate issues (NOT damaged) from 1866 thru 1890. This is a nice lot of 10 different dates, in 2nd-rate condition, with a variety of prints in each issue for which this paper is so famous. The set contains issues which range from 1866 thru 1890. A great lot for resale, or for someone wishing to begin a collection. The images shown are representative of ... See More
Brooklyn gangster Mike Schatz assassination.....
Item #626101
October 07, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 7, 1928 (1st section)
* Michael "Mike Shots" Abbatemarco
* Brooklyn gangster assassination hit
* Frankie Yale organization leader
The front page has a one column heading: "UALE GANG LEADER SLAIN LIKE HIS CHIEF" with subheads that include: "Abbatemarco Shot Four Times in Quiet Brooklyn Street by Gunman in Auto With Him" and more. (se... See More
Rare title with Judaica content...
Item #615043
January 25, 1666
THE OXFORD GAZETTE, England, January 25, 1665 (1666 by today's calendar) - issue #21
* Rarest & Earliest of newspapers to be had
* 17th century Jewish content - Jews - Judaica
This is an extremely famous--and rare--title, being the predecessor of the famous "London Gazette", the oldest continually published English language newspaper in the world. Because ... See More
"Trout-Fishing in the North Woods" by Frost...
Item #177104
July 06, 1901
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 6, 1901 The Sad Story of Philadelphia; The Disaster in West Virginia; doublepage centerfold "Trout-Fishing in the North Woods" by Frost; The Woman's National Tennis Championship at Philadelphia; and other news of the day. See photos for full details.
Thanksgiving issue...
Item #175346
November 24, 1888
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 24, 1888 Front full pg. illus. of "Pride Goeth Before Destruction." (Man getting ready to kill a turkey). Inside are four 1/4 pg. portraits of "Mrs. Chamberlain," "Mrs. Morton, the Wife of the Vice President Elect," "Russell B. Harrison, the Son of the President Elect," and "Mrs. McKee, the Daughter of the P... See More
The opening of the Brooklyn Bridge...
Item #174772
May 26, 1883
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 26, 1883 The full front page is a print captioned: "The New York & Brooklyn Suspension Bridge--New York Entrance" with an inset of J. A. Roebling, the architect.
One inside page has two prints on the Brooklyn Bridge: "Archway Under Approach, New York Side" and "Cable Anchorage, Brooklyn Side, as it Appeared Before Completion&qu... See More
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
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