Reconstruction (1865-1877)
Reconstruction (1865-1877)
Wilmington, North Carolina...
Item #615535
May 14, 1875
THE WEEKLY STAR, Wilmington, North Carolina, May 14, 1875 From the South ten years after the Civil War with various news reports and ads. Four pages, nice condition.
Nice Uncle Sam political cartoon... Lighthouses...
Item #674045
May 14, 1875
THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, May 14, 1875 The entire front page is a large political cartoon: "Uncle Sam's Sensible View Of Wars And rumors Of War" showing him whittling and watching.
Page 5 is entirely taken up with a montage of print showing erection of buildings at the Centennial Exhibition Grounds in Phila. Also five prints of various types of lighthouses.
Eight pages, a ... See More
Uncle Sam... Indian territory at Fort Gibson...
Item #173930
May 15, 1875
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Nwew York, May 15, 1875 Full ftpg. political cartoon by Nast: 'The Next Pardon in the Reform Farce'. Fullpg. with 6 scenes: 'In Indian Territory' showing Indians & a scene of Fort Gibson, etc. Fullpg. Nast political cartoon shows Uncle Sam, among others.
Complete in sixteen pages.
Jesse & Frank James home raid...
Item #605419
May 17, 1875
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 17, 1875
* Outlaws Jesse & Frank James (early)
* Raid on mother's home
Page 5 has a small & discrete heading: "The Notorious James Brothers" See image for the brief report here.
Other news of the day. Complete in 10 pages, pulpish with some margin wear and tears, must be handled with care.... See More
Mary Todd Lincoln declared insane...
Item #688581
May 20, 1875
BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Penn. May 20, 1875
* Mary Todd Lincoln INSANE
* President Abraham's wife
The front page has somewhat inconspicuous report that begins with: "Mrs. Lincoln, widow of President Lincoln, has been adjudged insane by the County Court at Chicago..." (see)
Complete in 4 pages, nice condition.
1875 Osceola Mills, Pennsylvania fire disaster...
Item #703996
May 21, 1875
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, May 21, 1875
* Osceola Mills, Pennsylvania
* Fire conflagration disaster
The top of the page has a one column heading: "Fires In Pennsylvania" with subhead: "Osceola, Penn., Destroyed" See image for text here.
Other news of the day. Complete in 12 pages, nice condition.
Fort Ticonderoga... Chinatown, San Francisco...
Item #173932
May 22, 1875
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 22, 1875 One-third page: 'The Ruins of Fort Ticonderoga'. Fullpg: 'The Watch for Montezuma'. Fullpg: 'Sketches in 'China Town', San Francisco'.
Complete in sixteen pages.
From the Arizona Territory...
Item #698836
May 22, 1875
ARIZONA CITIZEN, Tucson, Arizona Territory, May 22, 1875 Many years ago we had a reasonable inventory of this title, but today this issue is among our last.
A nice assortment of news articles and ads including: "Letter From Col Hodge - The Chiricahua Reservation" "Gov. Safford's Recent Trip - A Flying Trip Through the Territory by the Governor..." Mining Matters &quo... See More
Uncle Sam & General Beauregard... Early Cincinnati...
Item #680029
May 26, 1875
THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, May 26, 1875 The entire front page is a comic print captioned: "The Big Man and the Very Little Frenchy Boy" being Uncle Sam and General Beauregard.
Inside has a full page on "Cincinnati In 1802" including several prints. Also a page with 5 prints of: "Incidents of the Fires in Western Pennsylvania".
Eight pages, nice condition.... See More
Chief Red Cloud... Indians...
Item #605656
May 27, 1875
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, May 27, 1875
* Chief Spotted Tail
* President Ulysses S. Grant
This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has one column headings: "Washington" "The President Talks To The Indians" "Spotted Tail Accuses the Newspaper Men of Lying" and more.
Complete, ... See More
Gateway to the gold fields...
Item #684497
May 28, 1875
MARYSVILLE WEEKLY APPEAL, California, May 28, 1875
* Rare Old West publication
In the days of the California Gold Rush, Marysville was a stopping point for riverboats from Sacramento and San Francisco that carried miners on their way to the digging grounds. A sign on the roadside as one enters Marysville carries the slogan: "Gateway to The Gold Fields." At that time it was on... See More
Latest inventions of the day, in 1875...
Item #152633
May 29, 1875
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 29, 1875 This 16 page magazine is in nice condition and is loaded with early invention illustrations and descriptions along with several interesting advertisements. Many of the things we use today on a regular basis were just being invented back then. This particular issue has on the front page: "RANDOLPH'S VIRGINIA DITCHER."
The markets in Savannah, Georgia...
Item #173934
May 29, 1875
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 29, 1875 Full ftpg: 'Wreck of the 'Schiller'-Bishop's Rock Light'. Fullpg: 'Going to market-scene near Savannah, Georgia' (Blacks). Fullpg. pictorial: 'The suburbs of San Francisco'. Fullpg: 'Shooting antelopes from a railroad train in Colorado'.
Complete in sixteen pages.
Masonic Hall opening in NYC...
Item #708524
June 02, 1875
THE WORLD, New York City, June 2, 1875
* Original Masonic Hall (Manhattan) opening ceremonies
* Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of New York
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "THE MASONIC EVENT" with subhead. (see images) Article takes up over 4 full columns of the front page.
Other news of the day. Complete in 12 pages, a little irregular along he spine,... See More
Masonic Hall dedication in NYC...
Item #710226
June 03, 1875
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, June 3, 1875
* Original Masonic Hall (Manhattan) dedication ceremonies
* Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of New York
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "THE MASONIC PAGEANT" with subheads. (see images) Lengthy text continues on the back page.
Complete with 8 pages, nice condition.... 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
From the Arizona Territory...
Item #698545
June 05, 1875
ARIZONA CITIZEN, Tucson, Arizona Territory, June 5, 1875 Many years ago we had a reasonable inventory of this title, but today this issue is among our last.
A nice assortment of news articles and ads including: "Letter from Col. Hodge" "Mining Summary" Ostrich Mine" "Territorial Prison" "Our First Law Suit" "Telegraphic News" "Minu... See More
Entering the circus tent...
Item #173938
June 12, 1875
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 12, 1875 The doublepage centerfold of this issue is a very nice print captioned: "Fair Time--The Entrance to the Circus Tent" showing a woman and child on horseback, with various circus performers and other by-standers in the background. A very nice & displayable print for any collector of circus memorabilia. There is a related article on the... See More
1875 Cucuta earthquake...
Item #605996
June 14, 1875
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, June 14, 1875
* Cucuta, Colombia - South America
* Earthquake disaster
The front page has one column headings: "A SHOCKING CALAMITY" "An Earthquake in South America" "Whole Cities Destroyed" "Famous Coffee Region Destroyed" and more. (see)
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 8 pages, very minor spine wear,... See More
Visit of the Sioux Indian chiefs...
Item #674677
June 14, 1875
THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, June 14, 1875 The full ftpg. has a patriotic political cartoon featuring Uncle Sam & Miss Liberty as well as the bald eagle: "A Sad Case of Constitutional Coat" drawn by the famed A. B. Frost.
Inside has a nearly half page print of: "The Visit of the Black Hills Braves---Portraits of the Leading Sioux Chiefs". Other prints as well.
Eight... See More
The Arctic Expedition...
Item #173940
June 19, 1875
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 19, 1875 Front full pg. Nast illus. entitled "News In Washington." Inside is a 1/2 pg. Nast illus. entitled "We Are Not Proud." 2/3 pg. illus. of "A Warm Reception-A School of Whales Driven into Shallow Water."
Doublepage centerfold of "An Ice Nip in Melville Bay, off the Devil's Thumb." 2/3 pg. illus. of "... See More
Hangings of three murderers, with much detail...
Item #638796
June 19, 1875
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, June 19, 1875 Over half of the front page is taken up with reports on the hanging executions of 3 criminals, headed: "THE GALLOWS" "Yesterday Proves a Black Friday for Three Murderers" "National Burgess Executed at Effingham, Ills." "Bad Case for John Casey at Paris, Ills." "Austin Hill Passes Through the Vall... See More
Gold discovered in the Black Hills...
Item #648456
June 24, 1875
DAILY MEMPHIS AVALANCHE, Tennessee, June 24, 1875
* Castle Creek - South Dakota
* Black Hills gold discovery
The ftpg. has: "Gold at Black Hill" which has a dispatch beginning: "I have discovered gold in small quantities on the north bend of Castle Creek...About 15 miners have located a camp on the creek above here..." and more.
Four pages, rejoined at the spine, ... See More
Winslow Homer's last print for Harper's Weekly...
Item #173942
June 26, 1875
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 26, 1875 The full ftpg. is: "In a Russian Village--'Master's coming!' ". Halfpg: "The Columbia Boat House" & "The Yale Boat House". There is a full page Winslow Homer print titled: "Battle of Bunker Hill--Watching the Fight From Copp's Hill, In Boston" which was his very last for Harper's Week... See More
Hangings of three murderers, with much detail...
Item #638795
June 26, 1875
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, June 26, 1875 Over half of the front page is taken up with incredible detail on the hanging of three murders, with column heads: "THE GIBBET" "Three Murderers Meet an Ignominious Fate" "Wagner and Gordon Hung at Thomaston, Maine' "Henry Costley Executed Near Boston" "Gordon Attempts to Cheat the Gallows by Suicide" &q... See More
Jewish man on the front page... Scenes in Iceland...
Item #702375
June 26, 1875
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, June 26, 1875 The entire front page features a work of art by Carl Haag being a portrait titled: "An Ashkenazim" showing a Jewish man with his garb described in an article on page 3. The article clarifies that the title is incorrect and explains why. The article details the phylactery and the shaw as well as the wrapped around the hand and finger, ... See More
1875 Danielson, Connecticut....
Item #654682
July 01, 1875
WINDHAM COUNTY TRANSCRIPT, Danielsonville, Connecticut, July 1, 1875
* Danielson - Killingly
* Uncommon title
* Windham County
News with several interesting advertisements of the day.
Larger size issue measuring 28 x 21 inches, a little wear at the margins and central fold, generally in good condition.
Black Hills gold discovery....
Item #604937
July 02, 1875
WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Worcester, Massachusetts, July 2, 1875
* Newton-Jenney Party
* Black Hills gold discovery
* Colonel Richard A. Dodge
This issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has a small one column heading: "The Gold Discoveries in the Black Hills". See image for text.
Larger than normal issue measures 26 x 20 ... See More
Indians in a frontier town...
Item #173944
July 03, 1875
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 3, 1875 Ftpg. shows: 'Clearing a Field of Grasshoppers', plus text. Halfpg: 'Indians Trading at a Frontier Town'. Nast dblpgctrfld: 'Beware!'
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. This issue is complete in 24 pages and is in good condition.
Henry Ward Beecher adultry trial ends...
Item #601233
July 03, 1875
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Ohio, July 3, 1875
* Henry War Beecher
* Elizabeth Tilton
* Adultery trial ends
This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has small one column headings: "Can't Agree" "The Jury Discharged" "And the Great Scandal Case Ended" and more. (see) Lengthy text here.
Com... See More
Early newspaper from Oregon...
Item #712765
July 03, 1875
THE OREGON STATE JOURNAL, Eugene City, July 3, 1875
* Rare Old West publication
Today Eugene is the second largest city in Oregon. A typical newspaper of the day with news, interesting tidbits, and a wealth of advertisements. Page 2 has: "Emigration From Kansas To Oregon" and a long list of: "Oregon Items"
Four pages, never bound, very wide margins, very nice condi... See More
Washington Harrison Donaldson...
Item #610127
July 05, 1875
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, July 5, 1875
* Washington Harrison Donaldson
* Balloonist - ballooning
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. The front has an article headed: "Perilous Balloon Voyage" "Prof. Donaldson's Recent Ascension from Toronto--A Night Over Lake Ontario...."
Complete in 8 pages, minor irreg... See More
Articles on the Comstock Lode mines...
Item #695578
July 06, 1875
DAILY STOCK REPORT, San Francisco, July 6, 1875 Although there is stock-related content, there is also much about mining.
Articles include: "Scarcity of Water at Gold Hill and Virginia (City)" "A Visit to the Mahogany Mine" "Owners Visiting Mines" and: "Sketches of Early Days in Virginia City".
Four pages, nice condition.
International rifle match...
Item #173946
July 10, 1875
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 10, 1875 Fullpg: 'The International Rifle Match, The American Team'. Fullpg. Nast Cartoon: 'Homo-Phobia'. Halfpg: 'The Frigate 'Constitution', 'Old Ironsides' '. Full bkpg: 'A Clown's Cricket Match'.
Complete in sixteen pages.
Long Point, Illinois railroad murder....
Item #599085
July 10, 1875
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, July 10, 1875
* Outlaws attempt to rob train
An uncommon title from the South during the post Civil War reconstruction era. Contains news of the day with many interesting advertisements.
The front page has one column headings that include: "ILLINOIS" "Desperate Attempt To Rob An Express Car" and more. 1st report coverage o... See More
Very detailed account of a train robbery...
Item #611272
July 10, 1875
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, July 10, 1875
* Outlaws attempt to rob train
* Ad - P. T. Barnum's "Great Roman Hippodrome" circus
The back page has 1 2/3 of a column taken up with great & detailed content concerning the train robbery at Long Point, Illinois, with heads at the top of the column: "PULL OUT!" "An Express Train on the Vandalia Road Bo... See More
1875 Monticello, New York hanging...
Item #668533
July 10, 1875
NEW YORK HERALD, July 10, 1875
* Monticello, Sullivan County, New York execution
* Hanging of Mark Brown for murder
Page 6 has an article with headings: "THE GALLOWS" "Hanging of Mark Brown for the Murder of Sylvester Carr" "Sad Parting Between the Condemned and His Wife and Child" and more. Text text up over a full column.
Complete with 10 pages, nice conditi... See More
Lawrence MA fire.... Whiskey ring...
Item #594100
July 14, 1875
RICHMOND DAILY WHIG, Richmond, Virginia, July 14, 1875
* Whiskey Ring scandal
The front page has a brief item concerning a meeting of: "The American Hebrew Congregation" in Buffalo (see). Also: "The Riot In Lawrence, Mass." "The Whiskey Frauds" "Examples of Going West" points out that the grass is not always greener on the other side of the Missi... See More
The university crew races on Lake Saratoga...
Item #669173
July 14, 1875
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 14, 1875
* Intercollegiate Regatta w/ map
* Cornell University Big Red (Freshmen)
* Boat - rowing - Saratoga Lake
The top of the front page has one column headings: "THE COLLEGIATE REGATTA" "Cornell University Wins The Freshmen Race" and more. (see) Lengthy text takes up most of the front page and continues inside.
Other news of the day. ... See More
Item #151994
July 17, 1875
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 17, 1875 This issue has front page illustration(s) headed: "GARD'S BRICK MACHINE AND TRANSPORTING APPARATUS". This illustration(s) also has related text as well. This issue is 16 pages and in nice condition.
On westward expansion...
Item #173948
July 17, 1875
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 17, 1875 Full front page: 'The Great Rifle Match'; nice full page cartoon showing: 'Sketches in Charleston, S.C.' showing mostly Blacks; great full page: 'Railroad Building on the Great Plains' is great for display. A Black-themed cartoonish full page illustration: 'Hi! Abe. Come Under de Brellar! Does yer Want to Sunstruc... See More
* Croton water supply system for New York City....
Item #668536
July 18, 1875
NEW YORK HERALD, July 18, 1875
* Croton water supply system for New York City
Page 10 has an article: "THE WATER WE DRINK" "Croton Lake a Summer Reservoir of Filth" "A Remedy Wanted" and more.
Complete with 12 pages, nice condition.
Washington Harrison Donaldson ballooning...
Item #712413
July 18, 1875
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, July 18, 1875
* Washington Harrison Donaldson
* Balloonist - ballooning flight
* Disappearance - missing
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. The front page has an article headed: "Barnum's Balloon Still Missing..." and more. (see image)
Complete in 8 pages, a little irregular along the s... See More
1873 Intercollegiate Regatta... rowing...
Item #714503
July 18, 1875
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 18, 1873
* Intercollegiate Regatta
* Connecticut River
* Springfield, Massachusetts
* Boat - rowing
The top of the front page has a four column map headed: "The Regatta Course At Springfield" which shows area where the race was to be held with the college boarding places. (see images) One column headings include: "THE COLLEGE REGATTA" and more. ... See More
Washington Harrison Donaldson ballooning...
Item #614830
July 19, 1875
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 19, 1875
* Washington Harrison Donaldson
* Balloonist - ballooning
* Disappearance
Page 5 has an article headed: "The Fate Of Donaldson The Aeronaut Still Unknown" See image for text here.
Complete in 10 pages, minor irregularity along spine, nice condition.
1875 Wimbledon Cup... rifle marksmanship contest...
Item #668531
July 20, 1875
NEW YORK HERALD, July 20, 1875
* Wimbledon Cup marksmanship contest w/ target diagrams
* National Rifle Association of the United Kingdom
Page 3 has a great group of target diagrams with headline: "THE LORDS AND COMMONS RIFLE MATCH" and more. Also one column headings that include: "WIMBELDON" "Lords and Commons Trying Their Skill with the Rifle" "A Brillia... See More
Santa Barbara...
Item #690140
July 20, 1875
THE DAILY NEWS, Santa Barbara, California, July 20, 1875
* Rare Old West publication
Uncommon from this famous town, and a volume 1 issue. Various news & ads of the day, four pages, great condition. "#88" inked in the upper corner.
Seance performed in theater....
Item #608256
July 22, 1875
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, July 22, 1875
* Medium - seances
* materialized spirit - ghost
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. Page 2 has an article headed: "A Lively Seance" "Spiritualists Brought to Bay in the Boston Theater"
Complete in 8 pages, minor irregularity along spine, nice condition.... See More
Uncle Sam on the front paage...
Item #173950
July 24, 1875
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 24, 1875 Full front pg. illus. of "Uncle Sam Beats All Creation." Inside are ten illus. of "The Saratoga Prizes." 1/2 pg. illus. entitled "They Which Run in a Race Run All, But One Receiveth the Prize." Full pg. illus. containing many smaller illus. pertaining to "the Intercollegiate Boat Race-Headquarters of the Cr... See More
East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana....
Item #599087
July 28, 1875
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, July 28, 1875
* East Feliciana Parish Negro uprising
An uncommon title from the South during the post Civil War reconstruction era. Contains news of the day with many interesting advertisements.
The front page has one column headings that include: "Threatened Uprising Of The Negroes At East Felicia" and more. 1st report coverage on a ... See More
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