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Growth of the automobile industry...
Item #669283
April 09, 1910
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 9, 1910 The front page graphically features: "The Marvelous Growth of Our Automobile Industry".
Other articles within include: "Building The Montangas Masonry Arch Bridge" "Timing An Automobile Race"; several prints & photos on: "Our Seacoast Defenses" and more.
Sixteen pages, a few old tape mends at the
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Other articles within include: "Building The Montangas Masonry Arch Bridge" "Timing An Automobile Race"; several prints & photos on: "Our Seacoast Defenses" and more.
Sixteen pages, a few old tape mends at the
Did they really think this would fly?
Item #669276
May 09, 1885
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 9, 1885
* 19th century flying machine ?
Page 5 has a fascinating print of: "Ayres' New Aerial Machine" with a related article: "A New Aerial Machine" with much detail on how this machine would work. It even notes: "...illustrations shows it very clearly and we believe that a machine constructed as here represented can do i... See More
A flying machine before the Wright brothers...
Item #669275
December 05, 1874
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Dec. 5, 1874 Certainly the more intriguing print--almost laughable--and article is one captioned: "Proposed Flying Machine" with the text beginning: "Cannot we arouse a little more spirit and inquiry regarding the subject of a practical flying machine, and keep the ball rolling until the aim is accomplished?...". Indeed they did, but it woul... See More
Washington writes to the people of New London...
Item #669159
September 18, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 18, 1793 Page 2 includes: "Declaration of the French" and "Anecdote of Louis XVIth" as well as items from Georgia, Virginia and New York. Also a letter "To the Inhabitants of the City of New London" signed in type by the President: Go. Washington.
The back page has 8 illustrated advertisements. Four pages, very nice condition.... See More
Thomas Jefferson when Secretary of State....
Item #669151
September 07, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 7, 1793
* Early Thomas Jefferson document
* United States Secretary of State
Page 2 has a "Circular" concerning "...the unjustifiable vexation and spoliation committed on our merchant vessels by the privateers of the powers at war..." and stating that due attention will be given to the matter, signed in type: TH: Jefferson.
Uncomm... See More
Letter to Washington, responded to by Thomas Jefferson...
Item #669148
August 28, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 28, 1793
* Citizen Genet - French Minister to U.S.
* President George Washington letter
* Thomas Jefferson response
Page 3 has a letter from the French minister "To General Washington, President of the United States" but it is responded to by the Secretary of State, Thomas Jefferson, as it is a state matter and not meant for the Presid... See More
Ben Franklin on the proposed Constitution...
Item #668666
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1789 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 government introduced in that country...".This is an interesting letter of defense of the new Const... See More
Rare and early title from Honolulu...
Item #668054
December 14, 1844
THE POLYNESIAN, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaiian Islands, Dec. 14, 1844 One of the earliest newspapers we have offered from Hawaii, and fourteen years earlier than the few of this title we offered in recent years.
The "first series" of this title existed for just 1 1/2 years from 1840 to 1841. It proved unprofitable and was shut down. The editor reestablished the paper under the same titl... See More
Battle of Alamance: first bloodshed of the Revolutionary War...
Item #667902
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1771 The key content in this issue is inside the title page, headed: "American Affairs" being a report on what most historians describe as the first shedding of blood of the war for American independence. A report from: "Newburn, North Carolina" [New Bern], states in part: "His Excellency, the Governor, having reached Hil... See More
Five signatures of Thomas Jefferson...
Item #667656
December 31, 1807
AMERICAN MERCURY, Hartford, Dec. 31, 1807 The front page features an Act of Congress for funding the Navy, signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
Page 2 has several addresses to the President which includes four responses each signed by him in type: Th. Jefferson.
Four pages, some damp staining, minor archival mend at the blank spine.
Congratulating the President... Letter to Jefferson...
Item #667654
April 01, 1802
AMERICAN MERCURY, Hartford, April 1, 1802
* President Thomas Jefferson
* Georgia Legislature letter of congrats
The front page begins with an address of the Georgia legislature Thomas Jefferson, President of the U.S." to: "...congratulate the President on his elevation to the chief magistracy...", followed by the: "President's Reply" signed in t... See More
Defending the criticisms of Jews...
Item #667382
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1731 This is just the third issue of this extremely successful magazine. Several editions of the first several issues were printed in the early 1730's, and given that the full title/contents page is lacking, I am unsure of which edition this is.Most notable and taking the entire first page is an article in defense of the Jews, beginning: "He ... 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 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.
Four pages, wide never-trimmed margins, nice ... See More
From when Philadelphia was the temporary capital of the United States...
Item #665585
March 15, 1798
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, March 15, 1798 The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction.
The entire front page is taken up with advertisements including 2 illustrated ship ads. Page 2 has the latest reports from Congress.
Four pages, wide never-trimmed margins, nice condition.... See More
Death of John Hancock...
Item #663037
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, October, 1793 The most notable report is a very discrete & rather inconspicuous back page mention under the heading: "Deaths', which begins the list with: "Massachusetts--Boston, His Excellency John Hancock, Esq. Governour, 57". A very early report--likely why there is no article within on his death--as he died on October 8. Gest to ... See More
Washington victorious over Generals Howe and Cornwallis...
Item #659948
August 05, 1777
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, August 5, 1777 The front page has a few items concerning the war (see photo). Page 2 has a letter which reports in part "...intelligence that the Generals Howe and Cornwallis had joined at Amboy upon which General Washington had detached General Putnam to fall on the garrison of 3000 men which the English had left at Brunswick who, on the 2nd atta... See More
The United States described... Rare plate included...
Item #652721
THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, November, 1789 The issue begins with the continuation of: "Letters from a Pennsylvanian on his Travels Into the Eastern States..." which is very descriptive & which takes nearly 5 pages. Also the continuation of the: "History of the American War", and "Memoirs of the Bastille" which had recently fallen signaling th... See More
Doctors' trial ends... Nazi human experimentation...
Item #651550
August 20, 1947
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 20, 1947
* Doctors' trial ends w/ guilty verdicts
* United States of America v. Karl Brandt
* Nazi human experimentation - Jewish holocaust
The front page has a two column heading: "Hitler's Doctor, 14 Others Guilty In Medical Experimentation Trial" First report coverage continues inside with photo of Dr. Karl Brandt.
Other news, sports and adv... 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 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 influence of all the concessions & perfidy in the provisional articles. Congress made a demand... See More
Magazine by Charles Dickens... An issue from 1851-1853...
Item #649284
HOUSEHOLD WORDS, London, 1851-1853 Charles Dickens published this magazine from 1850 to 1859. Having been frustrated by the interference of publishers when editing three other magazines, Dickens determined that he would have a free hand on "Household Words". Dickens directed every aspect of the magazine's production. He wrote for the magazine, solicited contributions and revise... See More
From Thomas Jefferson's administration...
Item #649276
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, 1807-1809 A lot of 10 issues of this popular title from the "Hub City". All have the subscriber's name written in the margin above the masthead, some minor edge tears, a few scattered stains, and occasional foxing, but overall, quite nice.
Westward expansion... Decorative masthead...
Item #649254
OLIVE BRANCH, Boston, 1850-1856 A lot of four issues in mixed condition, all with a great masthead and with at least some westward-expansion themed reporting and/or advertising. One of the more decorative mastheads of the era. Four pages, some fold wear, edge tears, etc. All issues are complete and are offered at a significant discount over their single-issue pri... See More
From New Orleans from the earliest days of Butler's occupation... Fort Donelson...
Item #647349
February 15, 1862
THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, Louisiana, Feb. 15, 1862 Among the front page item are: "The Federal Raid Up the Tennessee River--Gen. Johnston's Order Disregarded" "What the Morning Journals Say" "Fort Donelson" "The 'Sinews of The War' -- Troubles of the Federal Treasury". There are also 14 ftpg. ads headed: "Confederate States Marshal... See More
How to agree to terms for peace... Independence is granted?
Item #644863
October 03, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 3, 1782 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..." and also: "...That Gen. Carleton as acquainted the Congress that the Brit... See More
Map of England during the eclipse... The Canary Islands...
Item #642798
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1764 Among the articles within are: "Curious Observations relative to the ensuing Solar Eclipse" with a corresponding full page plate of the solar eclipse which includes a map of England and the northwest portion of France.Another article has: "An Historical Account of the Canaries" being the Canary Islands.
Near the back is the &q... See More
Latest from the Civil War...
Item #633600
August 31, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 31, 1863 Among the many ftpg. one column heads on the Civil War are: "IMPORTANT REBEL NEWS" "An Attack Upon the Rebel Rifle Pits on Wednesday" "The Shelling of Charleston" "Explosion of Shells in Streets & Warehouses" "Death of John B. Floyd" (Confederate general who lost the battle of Fort Donelson); "Important ... See More
The Daniel Sickles trial... Kansas & the slavery question...
Item #616904
July 19, 1859
NEW YORK HERALD, July 19, 1859 Nearly half of the front page is taken up with a lengthy & detailed report: "The Sickles Case - The Last Phase of Public Opinion".
The Daniel Sickles trial was the first time that a defense of "temporary insanity" was used in American law, and it was one of the most controversial trials of the 19th century.
Page 4 has an arti... 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 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 of the Plague at this time, the Royal Court had removed itself from London to Oxford when this newspaper beg... See More
Magazine by Charles Dickens... An issue from 1851-1853...
Item #604843
HOUSEHOLD WORDS, London, 1851-1853 Charles Dickens published this magazine from 1850 to 1859. Having been frustrated by the interference of publishers when editing three other magazines, Dickens determined that he would have a free hand on "Household Words". Dickens directed every aspect of the magazine's production. He wrote for the magazine, solicited contributions and revise... See More
Side effects of the Revenue Acts...
Item #601336
October 19, 1769
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 19, 1769 The back page has a letter from Philadelphia which includes: "It is with much pleasure I acquaint you the Act of Parliament imposing a duty on paper, glass, etc. imported from Great Britain into the American provinces operates in the most profitable manner for them...Our farmer wives, daughters & servants now employ that time in carding, ... See More
News from Charleston and Boston...
Item #601333
October 10, 1769
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 10, 1769 Page 6 has a brief report from Charleston concerning: "...the Indians in that quarter behave with much insolence since the King's troops have been withdrawn...". The back page has a letter from Boston.
Eight pages, 8 by 11 1/4 inches, very nice condition.
Angry that the governor dissolved the General Assembly...
Item #601268
August 26, 1769
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, Aug. 26, 1769 Page 2 has most of a column taken up with reports headed "America" with Boston, Williamsburg, and Philadelphia datelines. The Boston report ends with: "...Resolved...when the governor of the Province had wantonly dissolved the General Assembly & arbitrarily refused to call another upon the repeated dutiful petition of the people." T... See More
From the 1840's, 1850's, and 1860's...
The Charles Dickens Collection...
Item #576239
The Charles Dickens Collection - This three issue set features one issue edited by Charles Dickens (either Household Words or All The Year Round from the 1860's), one issue of The ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS from the Dickens Era (1850's), and one issue of The Times (London) from the Dickens Era (1840's), providing a contextual background for the work of this literary giant!
Winslow Homer print...
Item #570951
April 18, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 18, 1874
* Winslow Homer original print
Certainly the best print in this famous illustrated newspaper is the very nice full page by noted artist Winslow Homer, captioned: "New York Charities--St. Barnabas House, 304 Mulberry Street".
Among the other prints in this issue are the full front page by Thomas Worth: "Pride & Po... See More
Salt Lake City title with a Mormon flair... Long before Utah statehood...
Item #559579
DESERET EVENING NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah, 1870's A lot of 5 issues, from this historic town, from before statehood, with much news of the day. Articles with Mormon interest and/or perspective are sure to be found within each issue. Typically 8 page issues; not pulpish as is typical for the period. Very nice at a bargain price!
Pennsylvania Deer Hunting 1839...
Item #215183
November 30, 1839
THE MADISONIAN, Washington, November 30, 1839
* Pennsylvania Deer Hunting
* 1839 Washington D.C.
Front page topical report: Deer Hunting In Wyoming (Pa.) Obviously discusses hunting red deer but also mentions Wilkesbarre, Luzerne, and Harveys Lake.
Other news of the day includes: "New Lead Mines" "The National Convention" "Election Of President&q
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* Pennsylvania Deer Hunting
* 1839 Washington D.C.
Front page topical report: Deer Hunting In Wyoming (Pa.) Obviously discusses hunting red deer but also mentions Wilkesbarre, Luzerne, and Harveys Lake.
Other news of the day includes: "New Lead Mines" "The National Convention" "Election Of President&q
Christmas issue....
Item #177681
December 14, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 14, 1912 (does not include the color wrapper/cover shown at this link). This issue is a Christmas issue. The front page has an illustration called "A National Calamity."
Inside there are many short stories and illustrations including "Stories of the Christ-Child" by Charles Johnston; "Treasure Trove" by Madison Cawein and the ... 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
Leo XIII.
Item #177457
August 10, 1907
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 10, 1907
Emancipation Remembered...
Item #177130
January 04, 1902
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 4, 1902 Frontpage photo "A Memory of Emancipation Day"; Ice Hocky and Its Players; a colored print "Jan Kubelik - The Bohemian Violinist Now Touring The United States"; a page of photos of Marconi's Latest Experiments in Wireless Telegraphy; a page of photos Winners at the First annual Sow of the Ladies' Kennel Association of Ame... See More
Scenes of Winston-Salem, North Carolina...
Item #176040
July 20, 1895
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 20, 1895 Ftpg. Rogers political cartoon shows Uncle Sam. Nice fullpg. shows 5 views of: 'Niagara's New Trolley Line'. Fullpg: 'The View Old & Very New at Winston-Salem, N.C.' and a nice fullpg. with 7 views of: 'Michigan's New State Park' at Mackinac Island. Sailing prints.
Complete issue.... See More
Larchmont Yacht Club...
Item #175716
June 11, 1892
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 11, 1892 Front full page illustration of "Lay Aloft! - A Steamship Drill of the Naval Academy Cadets." Inside is a full page illustration of "The Opening of the Yachting Season - Larchmont Yacht Club." Two small portraits of "James S. Calrkson, of Iowa" and "John C. New, of Indiana." 1/2 page illustration of "Th... See More
Seabright and Long Branch, New Jersey......
Item #174792
August 04, 1883
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 4, 1883 Full ftpg: 'Perils of Steamer Excursions--A Hint for the Protection of Peaceable Passengers' by W. A. Rogers. Halfpg: 'The Watch on the Rind' shows a sleeping Black man 'guarding' a watermelon patch, with two Black kids stealing a few. Nice fullpg. shows: 'Seabright & Long Branch'. Also: 'The Louisville Exp... See More
Henry Ward Beecher...
Item #173936
June 05, 1875
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 5, 1875 Full front pg. Nast illus. of "Captured At Last." (Phil Sheridan). Inside is a 2/3 pg. illus. of "The New Arctic Expedition-The "Alert" and the "Discovery"." Six illus. pertaining to "The Fulton Street Prayer Meeting-North Dutch Church."
Doublepage centerfold of "The Last Muster." F... See More
Beethoven... Death of Charles Dickens...
Item #173420
June 25, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 25, 1870 The front page is a great illustration of: 'Beethoven'. Within the issue is a nice full page illustration of 'Charles Dickens', and a page 2 editorial concerning the death of Charles Dickens. "The New Masonic Temple" article also includes a halfpage illustration "Laying the Corner-Stone of the New Masonic Temple in New Yor... See More
"Johnny comes marching home"...
Item #172892
June 10, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 10, 1865 The full front page is a nice print of: "The Grand Review at Washington--General Meade & Staff Passing the Principal Stand" during a parade of returning Civil War soldiers. Another prime item is the doublepage centerfold by Thomas Nast, titled: "Victory And Death" showing six vignettes of the somber side of war.
Other prin... See More
The oldest continuously published English language newspaper in the world...
Item #120436
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, dates ranging from 1726 to 1739. This is the oldest continually published newspaper in the world, having begun in 1665 and is still being published today. Reporting is almost entirely concerned with Parliamentary items and European news with some advertisements near the back of the issue.The photo below is "generic" however the issue you will receive, datin... See More
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