Reconstruction (1865-1877)
Reconstruction (1865-1877)
Baseball...
Item #696373
July 02, 1870
SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, July 2, 1870 It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, and the Stage".
Page 4 has nearly a full column headed: "The Base Ball Field" which includes a wealth of reports on the sport of baseball.
Sixteen pages, 11 by 15 1/4 inches, very nice condition.
First reading of the Declaration of Independence...
Item #173424
July 09, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 9, 1870 Great full front page illustration with some text: 'First Reading of the Declaration of Independence in New York'. Inside the issue is quarter-page illustrations of "The Late Dr. Nadal" and Hon. Richard L. Larremore" and "The Recent Accident on the Vermont and Massachusetts Railroad". One-third page: 'A Pr... See More
Baseball...
Item #696374
July 09, 1870
SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, July 9, 1870 It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, and the Stage".
Pages 3 and 4 have 1 1/2 columns headed: "The Base Ball Field" which includes a wealth of reports on the sport of baseball.
Sixteen pages, 11 by 15 1/4 inches, very nice condition.
Charles Dickens & Henry Ward Beecher...
Item #599295
July 15, 1870
WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Massachusetts, July 15, 1870
* Charles Dickens
* Henry Ward Beecher
This newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. It measures 26 x 19 inches. The front page have one column headings that include: "Summer Dinners" "By Henry Ward Beecher" "Charles Dickens" and more.
Complete in 4 pages, n... See More
Charles Dickens's home...
Item #173426
July 16, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 16, 1870 The front page features a nearly full page illustration 'Peanut Sellers in Savannah' shows a black woman under an umbrella. Within the issue is a quarterpage "A. T. Akerman, Attorney-General of the United States" and a halfpage "Free Swimming Baths, Foot of Fifth Street, East River". Full page illustrations include '... See More
Nathaniel Hawthorne Mrs. Bullfrog.....
Item #599296
July 16, 1870
WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Worcester, Massachusetts, July 16, 1870
* Nathaniel Hawthorne
* Mrs. Bullfrog
This newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. It measures 26 x 19 inches. The front page have one column headings: "Mrs.Bullfrog" "By Nathaniel Hawthorne"
Complete in 4 pages, nice condition.... See More
Scarce French-English newspaper from Louisiana...
Item #704877
July 16, 1870
LE LOUISIANAIS, Convent, Louisiana, July 16, 1870
* Very rare publication from the deep South
A scarce title which existed from 1865 thru 1883, but of which very few issues surface. It is a single sheet newspaper with the front entirely in French while the reverse is in English save for the advertisements, most being in French.
Folio size, wide margins, nice condition.... See More
1870 Franco-Prussian War beginning...
Item #670530
July 18, 1870
THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 18, 1870
* Franco-Prussian War beginning
The top of page 7 has one column headings: "THE WAR" "Rumors from the Front in Paris and Reports of a Battle" "The French Nation Unanimous" "Legislative Address of Loyalty to Napoleon" and more. (see) Lengthy text.
Other news of the day. Complete with all 12 pages, good condition.... See More
Franco-Prussian War beginning...
Item #599292
July 22, 1870
WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Worcester, Massachusetts, July 22, 1870
* Franco-Prussian War beginning
This newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. It measures 26 x 19 inches. Pages 2 & 3 have one column headings that include: "Austria and Prussia" "England's Efforts For Peace" "Europe" "Austria Not Arming" "Napo... See More
Charles Dickens grave... Music Evening at the Capitol Grounds...
Item #173428
July 23, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 23, 1870 The front cover contains a 2/3 page illustration of "The Grave of Charles Dickens in Westminster Abbey." Inside is a 1/3 page illustration of "The Chinese in New England-North Adams, Massachusetts." 1/2 page illustration of "The Chinese in New England-The Work Shop." Also, a full page illustration of "Music Eveni... See More
Harriet Elizabeth Prescott Spofford...
Item #599299
July 23, 1870
WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Worcester, Massachusetts, July 30, 1870
* Harriet Elizabeth Prescott Spofford
This newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. It measures 26 x 19 inches. The front page has one column headings: "Our House-Warming" "By Harriet Prescott Spofford"
Complete in 4 pages, a little spine wear, nice condition.... See More
The Drinker's Farm Tragedy... 1870 execution...
Item #668974
July 23, 1870
THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 23, 1870
* The Drinker's Farm Tragedy
* James Jeter Phillips hanging
* Murder of his wife - Richmond
The top of page 5 has one column headings: "THE GALLOWS" "Execution of James Jeter Phillips at Richmond, Va." and more. (see) Lengthy text takes up 3 1/2 columns.
Complete with 12 pages, light toning with small hold at the central fold, gen... See More
Item #544956
July 24, 1870
NEW-YORK TIMES, July 24, 1870.
* Early Matches manufacturing
Back page article:
* Match-Making
* The Process of Manufacturing Matches in This Country
* Something About the Article of 40 Years Ago--What the First Inventions Cost & Where They Came From--The Various Brands Now in Use, & How They Are Made
Other news of the day includes: "North Carolina" "The Gold ... See More
Disposing of Charles Dickens' household goods......
Item #615834
July 25, 1870
NEW YORK TIMES, July 25, 1870 Page 5 has over 1 1/2 columns taken up with a report headed: "Charles Dickens' Art Relics - The Sale of the Great Novelist's Household Art Relics--Interesting Sketches of Objects Associated with the Author". He had died five weeks from the date of the article.
Eight pages, small piece from the blank spine margin, light foxing, generally nice.... See More
On the Hudson River...
Item #173430
July 30, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 30, 1870 The front page features a 3/4 page illustration "The Royal Family of Prussia". A 1/3 page illustration of "Napoleon III". A nice full page illustration "Up the Hudson" shows people on a pleasure boat. 1/4 page portrait of Rear Admiral Dahlgren. A halfpage "The Riot at Elm Park". Small illustratio... See More
Baseball...
Item #696376
July 30, 1870
SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, July 30, 1870 It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, and the Stage".
Page 4 has over a full column headed: "The Base Ball Field" which includes a wealth of reports on the sport of baseball.
Sixteen pages, 11 by 15 1/4 inches, very nice condition.
Scarce French-English newspaper from Louisiana...
Item #705526
July 30, 1870
LE LOUISIANAIS, Convent, Louisiana, July 30, 1870 A scarce title which existed from 1865 thru 1883, but of which very few issues surface. It is a single sheet newspaper with the front entirely in French while the reverse is in English save for the advertisements, most being in French.
Folio size, wide margins, nice condition.
1870 Benjamin Nathan murder...
Item #668980
August 01, 1870
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 1, 1870
* Benjamin Nathan's unsolved murder
* American investor & philanthropist
The top of the back page has one column headings: "THE NATHAN HORROR" "The Detectives Actively at Work, but No Clue Obtained" and more. (see) Text takes up almost 2 columns.
Complete with 8 pages, nice condition.... See More
Winslow Homer... Women's archery...
Item #173432
August 06, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 6, 1870 This issue contains a full page Winslow Homer print: "On the Bluff At Long Branch at the Bathing Hour". The front page features a fullpage illustration "Going to Market". A full page "Map of the Seat of War in Europe". Full page political cartoon re. "The New Comet - A Phenomenon Now Visible in All Parts o... See More
The inauguration of historic Monmouth Park Racetrack...
Item #696377
August 06, 1870
SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Aug. 6, 1870
* Monmouth Park Racetrack opening
* Thoroughbred horse racing
* Oceanport, New Jersey
It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, and the Stage".
Although most of page 2 is taken up with a wealth of fine baseball game reports, including many box scores, perhaps the most notable content is on p... See More
A satirical newspaper which lasted but nine months...
Item #697563
August 06, 1870
PUNCHINELLO, New York, Aug. 6, 1870 This is number 19 issue of this famous title known for its satirical content directed at the various social and political issues of the day. Inspired by the English publication Punch, it existed only from April 2 to December 14, 1870.
The magazine was founded by former editors of Vanity Fair, which went out of business in 1863. They found four investor
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Battle of Spicheren...
Item #599300
August 08, 1870
WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Massachusetts, August 8, 1870
* Battle of Spicheren
* Franco-Prussian War
* Metz
This newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. It measures 26 x 19 inches. Pages 2 & 3 has one column headings that include: "A Great Battle", "The Prussians Victorious", "The French Army In Retreat&qu... See More
Dickens auction... Monmouth Park...
Item #173434
August 13, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 13, 1870 The front page features a nearly full page "The City of Coblentz". Page three contains a text article "The Dickens Auction". A full page "King William and His Generals" articles contains five illustrations. Full page illustrations 'Grand Stand, Monmouth Park--The Hurdle Race' and "'High Life Below Stairs&... See More
Baseball...
Item #696378
August 13, 1870
SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Aug. 13, 1870 It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, and the Stage".
Page 7 has nearly two columns headed: "The Base Ball Field" which includes a wealth of reports on specific games as well as general information on the sport of baseball.
Sixteen pages, 11 by 15 1/4 inches, very nice condition.
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Admiral David Farragut 1870 death...
Item #668968
August 15, 1870
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 15, 1870
* David Farragut death (1st report)
* United States Navy flag officer
* 1st rear admiral, vice admiral & admiral
* Battle of Mobile Bay - Civil War fame
The top of page has one column headings: "OBITUARY" "Admiral David Glasgow Farragut, United States Navy" Text takes up almost 2 full columns.
Other news of the day. Complete with... See More
1870 Baseball Game With Tichenor Playing Violin...
Item #201227
August 16, 1870
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 16, 1870.
On the bkpg. under " Base-Ball" are the summaries and box scores of three baseball matches. One mentions that after a game between the American Bank Note Company team and Irvington an "...inviting collation was spread....there were speeches and music after the feast....Mr. Brown of the Champion Club, of Jersey City, was among the singers, and Pr... See More
Trout Fishing on the Loyalsock River...
Montrose Pennsylvania....
Item #202863
August 16, 1870
THE INDEPENDENT REPUBLICAN, Montrose, PA August 16, 1870.
* Trout fishing on the Loyalsock River
* Trout fishing on the Loyalsock River
* Women's Rights
This large sized four page newspaper has news of the day and several advertisements within. Interesting reading from this scarce title. Some margin tears and crease wear, otherwise good. Page one topics include: WOMAN'S RIGHTS AND TROUT FI
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This large sized four page newspaper has news of the day and several advertisements within. Interesting reading from this scarce title. Some margin tears and crease wear, otherwise good. Page one topics include: WOMAN'S RIGHTS AND TROUT FI
1870 Siege of Metz beginning w/ map...
Item #675923
August 17, 1870
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 17, 1870
* Siege of Metz, France
* Franco-Prussian War - Germans
Page 3 has one column headings that include: "THE WAR" "A Desperate Battle Fought Near Metz" "French and Prussian Reports of the Engagement" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete with all 12 pages, light toning along the central fold, a little spine wear, gene... See More
1870 Brooklyn Baseball Game With Box Scores...
Item #201226
August 19, 1870
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 19, 1870 On pg. 2 under " Base- Ball" is a nice summary and box score of a match between Forest City and the Eckford clubs played at Brooklyn. Mentions the unlikelihood of another shutout "... but the introduction of non-elastic balls in first class contests has had such an effect in improving the displays in the field, that a nines retirement for blank scores in a matc... See More
Nice stagecoach print...
Item #173436
August 20, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 20, 1870 The front page article is "French Commanders" and features five illustrations. With the issue is a quarter-page "The Late Mr. Benjamin Nathan", a third page "The Mitrailleur" (breech-loading device) and a small illustration of "The Queen's Cup". Great full page stagecoach print showing many people on a... See More
1870 Brooklyn Baseball Game With Box Scores...
Item #201224
August 21, 1870
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 21, 1870.
Page 5 has: " Base-Ball" "An Exciting Contest in Brooklyn--another Victory for the Blue Stocking--Defeat of the Stars". Summary and box score, with mention of the first appearance by Hicks, the star catcher who played for the Stars. Says the winning Blue Stockings of Forest City were given numerous bouquets from their " lady admirers&q... See More
Race for the Queen's Cup...
Item #173438
August 27, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 27, 1870 Front 2/3 pg. illus. of "King William I. of Prussia at the Head of His Army." Inside: A 1/3 pg. illus. of "View of the City of Strasbourg." Three small portraits of "Louis II. of Bavaria, General Steinmetz, and M. Benedetti." 1/3 pg. illus. of "The Fortification of Metz-The Porte Des Allemands." Also, a 1/2 pg. ... See More
Charles Dickens... Washington Territory...
Item #633480
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, September, 1870 Within this is issue is a 5+ page article "Footprints of Charles Dickens" which begins "Charles Dickens was dead. It was hard to realize, but realized it was at last; and then there was no look or voice in London but repeated it over and over -- Charles Dickens is dead!..."Also within the issue are articles &q... See More
Nice displayable boat at sea illustration...
Item #173440
September 03, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 3, 1870 Front full page illustration "A Street Scene in Metz." Inside is a 1/3 page illustration of "Monument to Gutenberg, Faust, and Schoffer, in Frankfort." Two 1/4 page portraits of "Baron Von Moltke" and "General Manteuffel." Doublepage centerfold "Pictorial Map of the Seat of War in Europe." Full... See More
Coup d'etat...
Item #599301
September 03, 1870
WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Worcester, Massachusetts, September 3, 1870
* Coup d'etat
* Franco-Prussian War
* French surrender?
This newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements, measuring 26 x 19 inches. Page 2 has one column headings that include: "GREAT NEWS" "THE WAR OVER" "Official Prussian Despatches" "The French Army Su... See More
Thomas Nast prints...
Item #173442
September 10, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 10, 1870 The front page features two 1/2 page illustrations entitled "View of Weissenburg" and "View of Saarbruck." Inside are several small illustrations pertaining to "From Ems to Berlin." Doublepage centerfold of "The Battle of Gravelotte, Fought Thursday, August 18, 1870." Two full page illustrations e... See More
Early baseball game report...
Item #616884
September 13, 1870
NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 13, 1870 Page 2 has a report: "Base Ball--Atlantics vs. the Olympics" which provides various details of the baseball game and includes the box score as well (see).
Eight pages, very nice condition.
War in France...
Item #173444
September 17, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 17, 1870 Front full page portrait of "'Our Fritz,' The Crown Prince of Prussia." Inside is a 1/3 page portrait of "Marshal M'Mahon." 1/3 page illustration of "Prussian Sharp Shooters Thrown Out as Skirmishers." Several small illustrations pertaining to "A Journey Through Iceland." Two full page illus... See More
Mutuals win the championship... game "telegraphed" to other cities....
Item #645207
September 23, 1870
NEW-YORK TIMES, Sept. 23, 1870 Page 3 has: "Base-Ball The Championship Contest--Mutual vs. Atlantic--The Mutuals Win the Champion Pennant --Score 10 to 4". The summary (see) mentions that there was: "...a very large gathering of spectators on the Union Grounds...despite the fact that the admission fee was double the usual charge." Also says there was the largest gathering... See More
Mutuals win the championship... Each inning telegraphed to other cities....
Item #680890
September 23, 1870
NEW-YORK TIMES, Sept. 23, 1870 Page 3 has: "The Championship Contest--Mutual vs. Atlantic--The Mutuals Win the Championship Pennant--Score 10-4." It begins: "The Fall campaign of the ball-playing season...culminated yesterday in the signal success of the Mutual Club, in their home-and-home game with the noted Atlantics, the holders of the whip-pennant. The event has been an
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Famous "telegraph" baseball game...
Item #688931
September 23, 1870
NEW-YORK TIMES, Sept. 23, 1870 Page 3 has: "Base-Ball The Championship Contest--Mutual vs. Atlantic--The Mutuals Win the Champion Pennant --Score 10 to 4". The summary (see) mentions that there was: "...a very large gathering of spectators on the Union Grounds...despite the fact that the admission fee was double the usual charge." Also says there was the largest gathering... See More
Surrender of the French Army...
Item #173446
September 24, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 24, 1870. Front full page illustration of "General Reilly Bearing the Surrender of the French Army at Sedan to King William." Inside are several small illustrations pertaining to "A Journey Through Iceland." Two 1/3 page illustrations of "Wounded French Prisoners Escorted from the Battle field by a Detachment of Bavarians" and ... See More
Nast front page: 'The Promised Land..."
Item #173448
October 01, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 1, 1870 The front page features a full page Thomas Nast cartoon: 'The Promised Land as Seen from the Dome of St. Peter's, Rome'. Inside the issue 1/3 page "Preparing Ships to be Sunk in the Harbor of Hamburg", 1/3 page "Drilling Citizens in Paris" and two small illustrations "Wilhelmshohe". Fullpage illustrations &quo... See More
Franco -Prussian War...
Item #596769
October 01, 1870
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Oct. 1, 1870 The doublepg. centerfold shows: "The Unconditional Surrender...of the French Army of Marshal McMahon to the Commander of the Prussian Forces...". There is a full page : "Bird's-eye View of the Fortified City of Metz, France"; a fullpg. cartoon: "Out of the Depths"; a small print of "The Cathedral of... See More
Thomas Nast's "Europe and America Overlooking the Valley of Death..."
Item #173450
October 08, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 8, 1870 The front page contains a 1/2 page illustration of "Gun Boats on the Seine." Also, a 1/2 page illustration of "Blocking Up the Channel of the Weser by the Germans." Inside is a full page illustration of the "Effect of the Mitrailleuse in the Battle of Gravelotte." Full page Thomas Nast illustration of "Europe a... See More
Early Billiards in 1870....
Item #538930
October 08, 1870
NEW-YORK TIMES, Oct. 8, 1870.
* Early Billiards - Pool - Snoker
Front page report:
* Billiards
* The Championship--Rudolphe Defeats Doin--A Splendid First Half, but a Poor Finish.
A detailed report, plus the scoring.
Some foxing mostly in the outer and lower margins, but also in some text, and a bit in this content.... See More
Very early from San Diego...
Item #689257
October 13, 1870
THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, Oct. 13, 1870
* Rare & early from Southern California
Nearly a full front page has: "Southern California" "Discoveries in New Mexico" "State News" and a wealth of news and ads inside.
Four pages, nice condition.... See More
First of this specialty title we have located...
Item #690630
October 13, 1870
SHOE & LEATHER REPORTER, New York, Boston, & Phila., Oct. 13, 1870 One of the more curious titles we've come across "Devoted to the Trade in Leather, Boots and Shoes, Findings, Harness, Hides, Skins, Wool, Furs, Tanning Materials and Collateral Branches" as noted in the masthead.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, foxed at the fold & margins, mild wear at the ma... See More
Funeral Obsequies for Farragut...
Item #173452
October 15, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 15, 1870 The front page features a full page illustration 'The Farragut Obsequies--The Funeral Procession Passing up Broadway'. "The Surrender of Sedan" includes two large illustrations. A full page illustrations 'Masterless' shows a horse without its rider and has an accompanying poem. Many prints on the war in Europe. Nearly ... See More
New York State Capital in 1870...
Item #223294
October 15, 1870
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 15, 1870.
* New York State Captial
* New York State Captial
This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions/prints: New York State Capital Building - Stump Extractor - Spring Bed - Surface Planer & More. These illustrations also have text that goes along with them. Ve
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