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603587

Moonshiners & Indians....

Item #603587

April 21, 1876

CLEVELAND DAILY HERALD, Cleveland, Ohio, April 21, 1876



* Indians - depredations

* Kentucky moonshiners - moonshining




This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.

The front page has column headings: "Indian Outrage" "A Party of Whites Attacked and Several Persons Killed or Wounded"

Page 5 has one column headings: &q... See More  

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612849

Heim Brewery fire...

Item #612849

April 21, 1876

ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, April 21, 1876



* Heim Brewery fire disaster

* East St. Louis




This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. The back page has an article headed: "Beer Brewery Burned" "East. St. Louis the Scene of the Conflagration" and more. (see)

This issue is not fragile as newsprint back then was made of cotton and li... See More  

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174028

Thomas Nast print of Uncle Sam...

Item #174028

April 22, 1876

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 22, 1876  Full front page Thomas Nast political cartoon 'Cur-Tail-Phobia' shows Uncle Sam, and more. Another full page Nast political cartoon shows the 'Democratic Tiger in the Manger.' A full page illustration entitled 'Centennial Views' is comprised of two half-page illustrations. The doublepage centerfold is a 3/4 size entitled &... See More  

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205894

Early sewing machine...

Item #205894

April 22, 1876

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 22, 1876  This issue contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: LITTLE MONITOR SEWING MACHINE - ABESTOS ROOFING - HOSE CARRIAGE - GRAIN CLEANER. Other articles and advertisements are contained within.

Complete in 16 pages and is in very good condition. See photos for details.

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$47.00
645187

First National League game played in New York...

Item #645187

April 26, 1876

NEW-YORK TIMES, April 26, 1876  Page 5 has: "Base-Ball"  "The Bostons Defeat the Mutuals--Score Seven To Six". The summary begins: "Fully 800 persons assembled on the Union Grounds, Brooklyn, E. D., yesterday afternoon to witness the first game of the regular Mutual Clubs...". The summary continues with details about this game which was the very first Nation... See More  

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701072

Mormon state in New Mexico ?......

Item #701072

April 27, 1876

ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, April 27, 1876



* Mormons - Mormonism

* Emigration to New Mexico




This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. Page 4 has an editorial headed: "A Mormon State" See images for text here.

This issue is not fragile as newsprint back then was made of cotton and linen rags, allowing them to remain very pliable and easy... See More  

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174030

The Centennial at Philadelphia...

Item #174030

April 29, 1876

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 29, 1876  Front full page portrait of "The Late Alexander T. Stewart." Inside is a full page illustration of "English Cottages Erected by the British Government on the Centennial Grounds, Philadelphia, for the Royal Commission." 2/3 page illustration of "Announcing the Death of Mr. Stewart - Scene in Front of the Tenth Street Store... See More  

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604178

P. B. S. Pinchback...

Item #604178

April 29, 1876

CLEVELAND DAILY HERALD, Ohio, April 29, 1876



* P. B. S. Pinchback

* Negroes - African Americans




This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.

Page 4 has one column headings: "Washington" "Better Than Nothing for Pinchback" and more. See image for text here.

Complete, very minor margin wear, otherwise nice.... See More  

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631796

Callowhill Street bridge in Philadelphia...

Item #631796

April 29, 1876

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 29, 1876  The front page has "Callowhill Street Bridge, Philadelphia, PA" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is "Legouge's Method of Propelling Canal Boats"; "Broken Stone Road-Making - Blake's Crusher"; and more articles, illustrations and advertisements.

Complete in sixteen pages, never bound, some lite ... See More  

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656907

Chinese bound for San Francisco...

Item #656907

April 29, 1876

ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, April 29, 1876  Inside are several prints on "The War in the Herzegovina", a full page: "Map of a Portion of Africa" and a doublepg. centerfold: "Chinese Emigration to America: Sketch on Board the Steamship Alaska, Bound for San Francisco".

Complete in 24 pages, very nice, clean condition.

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665039

By the Shaker Community...

Item #665039
THE SHAKER, Shakers, New York, and Shaker Village, New Hampshire, May, 1876 



* Uncommon title



A monthly publication "Published By The United Societies" for folks in the Shaker community, quite famous today for the style of furniture they produced. This issue has much religious-related content.

Eight pages measuring 9 1/2 by 13  inches, great condition.... See More  

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217896

Wilmington, North Carolina...

Item #217896

May 05, 1876

THE WEEKLY STAR, Wilmington, North Carolina, May 5, 1876.



* Wilmington, North Carolina

* President Tyler




A typical newspaper of the day with various news items and a wealth of ads. Some of the articles within are headed: "President Tyler's Second Wife", "Protection to Birds", "State Politics", "Why the Republican Party Must be Destroyed", & mu... See More  

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174032

Centennial Exposition at Philadelphia...

Item #174032

May 06, 1876

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 6, 1876  The front page features a full page Thomas Nast illustration 'The Corruption Period - The Latest Foreign Contribution Laid at the Door of the White House.' A half-page illustration 'English Road Locomotive, Centennial Grounds.' A 1/4 page portrait of "The Hon. Delano C. Calvin.' Doublepage centerfold: 'Fair Time -The Whe... See More  

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603295

Chicago, Illinois tornado...

Item #603295

May 08, 1876

CLEVELAND DAILY HERALD, Ohio, May 8, 1876



* Chicago, Illinois

* Tornado disaster




This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.

The front page has one column headings: "Tornadoes" "Leavenworth and Chicago Visited by Terrific Wind Storms" "Buildings Unroofed, Church Steeples Blown Down and Coaches Wrecked" &qu... See More  

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618010

Illinois tornado disaster...

Item #618010

May 08, 1876

ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, May 8, 1876



* Chicago, Illinois & more

* Tornadoes




This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. The front page has an article headed: "THE TEMPEST" "An Illinois Central Train Blown Off the Track" and more with many smaller subheads. (see)

This issue is not fragile as newsprint back then was made of... See More  

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612857

Warsaw, Kentucky lynching...

Item #612857

May 09, 1876

ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, May 9, 1876



* Warsaw KY Kentucky

* Lynching - lynched




This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. Page 3 has an article headed: "MOB MURDER" "A Bloody Night's Work at Warsaw, Ky." "Judge Lynch's Last Sentence, and How It Was Executed" and more. Text takes up about 1 1/3 columns.

This ... See More  

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612863

Lyons (Clinton), Iowa lynching...

Item #612863

May 09, 1876

ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, May 9, 1876



* Lyons, Clinton County, Iowa

* Lynching - lynched - hanging




This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. Page 2 has an article headed: "Lynch Law In Iowa" "Patrick Hand Hanged in the Engine House at Lyons" See images for text here.

This issue is not fragile as newsprint back then was made o... See More  

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693446

Leavenworth, Kansas tornado disaster...

Item #693446

May 10, 1876

ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, May 10, 1876



* Centennial Exposition opening day

* 1st World's Fair in United States

* Fairmount Park - Philadelphia




This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. The front page has an article headed: "THE BIG SHOW" "The Centennial Opening to Be Marred by Rain" and more. (see)

This issue is not frag... See More  

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603375

Texas stage coach robberies...

Item #603375

May 12, 1876

CLEVELAND DAILY HERALD, Cleveland, Ohio, May 12, 1876



* Texas highwaymen

* Stage coach robberies




This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.

The front page has one column headings: "Stages Robbed" "Two Stage Coaches in Texas Stopped by Highwaymen and Robbed of Money and Mails" See image for text here.

Complete in n... See More  

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174034

Thomas Nast centerfold...

Item #174034

May 13, 1876

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 13, 1876  The front page shows a nice full-page Revolutionary War themed illustration: 'Dangerous Ground' shows man soldiers. Two full page illustrations entitled 'The Centennial - Random Sketches' and 'The Centennial - Present Aspects of the Food Question.' Nice Thomas Nast doublepage centerfold: 'The Crowning Insult to Him Who O... See More  

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636366

Scenes from the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition...

Item #636366

May 13, 1876

THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, May 13, 1876  



* Centennial International Exposition

* 1st ever World's Fair prints




The full front page is a print; "Opening of the American Centennial Festival Exhibition: A Street in Philadelphia" showing Indians & others. Two more pages of prints of the Centennial. Many other prints as well including: "Throwing Bulls ... See More  

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701064

Beginning of the Impressionist movement in France...

Item #701064

May 13, 1876

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 13, 1876 (at a special price)



* Impressionism - art movement begins (historic)



This is an exceedingly significant newspaper on the founding of the Impressionist movement in art.

Page 2 has an inconspicuous yet quite historic report which essentially reports on the beginning of the Impressionist movement in the art world in France.  Those artists now known as the &... See More  

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603377

Steamboat Pat Cleburne explosion...

Item #603377

May 18, 1876

CLEVELAND DAILY HERALD, Cleveland, Ohio, May 18, 1876



* Steamboat Pat Cleburne



This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.

Page 5 has one column headings: "Evansville" "Terrible Steamboat Explosion and Loss of Life" "The Pat Cleburne Explodes her Boiler and is burned--The Arkansas Belle also much Injured" S... See More  

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152715

Centennial International Exhibition...

Item #152715

May 20, 1876

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 20, 1876  This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations and/or photos of the latest inventions of the day including the following invention(s): "Centennial Grounds & Buildings" & more, with related text.

Very interesting advertisements as well, back in the day when many of the normal things we use today were just being... See More  

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174036

Chinese emigration to America...

Item #174036

May 20, 1876

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 20, 1876  Full front page Thomas Nast political cartoon: 'The Democratic Tiger Gone Mad'. Another full page Thomas Nast political cartoon inside 'The Foremost Champion of this Spirit of Reform'.

Doublepage centerfold: 'Chinese Emigration to America - Sketch on Board the Pacific Mail Steamship Alaska' with accompanying article. A full... See More  

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679173

Rare issue from Weaverville, California...

Item #679173

May 20, 1876

WEEKLY TRINITY JOURNAL, Weaverville, California, May 20, 1876  A rare issue from this Northern California town and uncommon to find from the 19th century. The Weekly Trinity Journal gives an inside peek to daily life 100 years after the founding of The United States of America. Quirky and fascinating headlines include: "A MIGHTY LIVELY RAT HUNT", "CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS" a... See More  

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680018

The Centennial Exposition... Baseball...

Item #680018

May 20, 1876

LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, May 20, 1876  Featured are several prints of the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition, the ftpg. showing the "Great Corliss Engine" & an expansive doublepage centerfold of the: "Scene on the Grand Plaza...". More as well.

The back page has a nice print of a baseball player in uniform, in a "Base Ball Goods" adverti... See More  

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150575

Early ad for baseball equipment ...

Item #150575

May 27, 1876

LESLIES' ILLUSTRATED, 1876 The inset shows the nice ad for the 'Ward B. Snyder' company, listed as the 'Headquarters for Base Ball Goods'. The ad measures about 3 1/2 by 2 3/8 inches and appears on an inside page. Ad has a nice woodcut of an early-style uniform too. Great to have from the year the National League was established! Good condition.

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174038

Thomas Nast print... "Our Centennial" prints...

Item #174038

May 27, 1876

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 27, 1876  Full front page: 'The Centennial: The Rush for Rooms at the Philadelphia Hotels'; Four full page scenes on the "Our Centennial" including 'The Plan of the Grounds & Buildings'; Full page Thomas Nast: 'The Lion (U.S.G.) Not In Love - Went To Clip, But Was Clipper'; 

Complete in 16 pages and cont... See More  

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603378

Black Hills... Indians...

Item #603378

May 30, 1876

CLEVELAND DAILY HERALD, Cleveland, Ohio, May 30, 1876



* Black Hills - Wyoming Territory

* Native Americans - Indians




This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.

The front page has one column headings: "More Doleful News From the Black Hills" "Fighting and Murdering by Indians in Wyoming Territory" "The Indian T... See More  

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697352

This title existed for just twelve issues...

Item #697352

June 01, 1876

THE CENTENNIAL RECORD, Portland, Maine, June, 1876  A



* Rare publication



n uncommon and short-lived newspaper that existed for just 12 issues, from January thru December, 1876. This is the number 6 issue.

A very decorative masthead themed on this 100th anniversary of the nation, with many of the pages within containing prints of the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia.

Sixteen pages... See More  

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174040

Thomas Nast print... "The Centennial" prints...

Item #174040

June 03, 1876

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 3, 1876  Full front page by Thomas Nast political cartoon: '"Why We Laugh" - Pro Tem'; Four full page illustration on the The Centennial, one showing 'The Crush on Opening Day at Elm & Belmont Avenues'; Doublepage centerfold by Thomas Nast: "'Tis The Times' Plague, When Madmen Lead The Blind"'

C... See More  

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612085

Transcontinental Express train...

Item #612085

June 05, 1876

THE JOURNAL, Evansville, Indiana, June 5, 1876



* Transcontinental Express Train

* San Francisco arrival




This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.

The front page has one column headings: "Across The Continent" "The Progress Of The Fast Train" "Greatest Feat of the Nineteenth Century" and more. (see) Text ... See More  

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659562

Albert Durer... Rockville, Indiana 1876 newspaper...

Item #659562

June 07, 1876

INDIANA PATRIOT, Rockville, June 7, 1876 



* Albert Durer

* Early Indiana




Entertaining reading material on front page titled, "The Legend of Albert Durer" highlights the supposed beginnings of the famous painter. 

With miscellaneous news of the day and interesting advertisements this gives a great idea of life in 1876. Great reading.

This 8 page newspaper is in very goo... See More  

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174042

Philadelphia and the Centennial...

Item #174042

June 10, 1876

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 10, 1876  Nice full front page Thomas Nast: 'Columbia, Beware Of Harboring A Viper In Your Bosom'. Great doublepage centerfold: 'Philadelphia - From the West End Of Callowhill St. Bridge' is displayable. Full page on the 'Centennial' in Philadelphia.' Full page of 6 scenes and text: 'The Andes & The Amazon'.  1/4... See More  

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653251

Tea culture in India...

Item #653251

June 10, 1876

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June 10, 1876  The front page has "Balestrieri's System of Illumination" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "The Centennial Exposition"; "Walton's Turbine Water Wheel"; "The Culture and Preparation of Tea in Sikkim, India"; and more articles, illustrations and advertisements.

Complete in sixteen pa... See More  

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153596

Baseball equipment ad...

Item #153596

June 17, 1876

LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, June 17, 1876  The inset shows the nice illustrated ad for baseball equipment which appears on the bkpg. Entire ad measures about 3 1/2 by 2 3/8 inches. Great to have from the year the National League was established.

In very good condition. The actual issue date may vary from the item pictured, and the date listed. The described ad is included.

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174044

The Centennial Exposition...

Item #174044

June 17, 1876

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 17, 1876  The front page features a full page illustration 'The Centennial - Carved Pulpit, Belgian Exhibit.' and also contains three additional pages with scenes from the Centennial including the Kansas & Colorado exhibit. Full page Thomas Nast cartoon entitled 'The Lion and the Unicorn Fighting - Again (?)' A full page article entitled... See More  

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572652

Rare Old West isssue.....

Item #572652

June 18, 1876

THE SALT LAKE DAILY HERALD, Salt Lake City, Utah, June 18, 1876



* Rare Old west title

* Mormons territory



This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to 1900, here is an opportunity to get a issue from the old West back when cowboys, Indians, saloons, gold miners & gunfights were often s... See More  

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613448

Famous millionaires of NYC....

Item #613448

June 18, 1876

ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, June 18, 1876



* Alexander Turney Stewart

* William Backhouse Astor, Sr.

* Cornelius Vanderbilt




This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. Page 3 has an article headed: "THE THREE CROESUSES" "Manhattan's Great Millionaires and Their Peculiarities" "Astor, the Hoarder's, and Vanderbilt, the... See More  

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174046

Ku-Klux and the colored voters...

Item #174046

June 24, 1876

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 24, 1876  Full front page Thomas Nast political cartoon entitled 'Continue That I Broached In Jest.' Very nice fullpage view of: 'Cincinnati, Ohio' shows steamboats on the river as well. An article entitled "The Ku-Klux and the Colored Voters".

Many illustrations on the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. Very nice and displaya... See More  

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631391

Photographic apparatus...

Item #631391

June 24, 1876

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June 24, 1876  The cover has "The Horticultural Hall, Centennial Exposition Philadelphia" with an accompanying article inside. Also inside is: "Mechanical Horse Groomer"; "Jordan's Smoke-Burning Grate"; Brice's Portable Photographic Apparatus" and more articles, illustrations and advertisements.

Complete in sixteen pag... See More  

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639610

Advocating the virtues of life in the South...

Item #639610

June 24, 1876

THE SOUTH, New York, June 24, 1876  A curious newspaper calling itself "A Journal of Southern Progress" which focused on advocating the virtues of life in the South, & a publication: "...through which the people of the North & of other lands should become better acquainted with the South...".  The entire ftpg. is taken up with a nice print of: "Independen... See More  

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174048

Boss Tweed is captured... Ku-Klux Klan...

Item #174048

July 01, 1876

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 1, 1876  Famous full front page Thomas Nast print: 'Tweed-Le-Dee & Tilden-Dum' shows Boss Tweed grabbing two little boys. This is the illustration that made the Spanish officials take him for a Child-stealer. It was this July 1 issue, seen by officials in Spain, that caused Tweed to be captured upon his arrival there.

A 1/3 illustration 'Th... See More  

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679581

Centennial Exposition, Philadelphia (1876)...

Item #679581

July 01, 1876

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 1, 1876  The front cover has "A Remarkable Railway Accident" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "The Centennial - State Head-Quarters, on State Avenue", "Frazee's Safety Bridge for Railroad Cars", and more illustrations, articles and advertisements. 

Complete in sixteen pages, never bound, in very good... See More  

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616277

Voodooism is the cause...

Item #616277

July 04, 1876

THE DAILY PICAYUNE, New Orleans, July 4, 1876  Printed on the date of the nation's centennial. The front page has an item headed: "Attempted Suicide" "A Negress Cuts her Throat with a Penknife--Insanity Super-induced by Voodooism Supposed to be the Cause" (see).

Eight pages, browned, wear at the fold, various margin tears & archival mends at margins.

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174050

First draft of The Declaration of Independence... Views of St. Louis...

Item #174050

July 08, 1876

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 8, 1876 (with "First Draft" Supplement)  Full front page Thomas Nast political cartoon entitled 'Why We Laugh'. A full page illustration 'Pro Patria - 1776'. Great full page bird's-eye-view of: 'St. Louis, Missouri.' is displayable. Doublepage centerfold 'The Centennial - Interior of the Main Building, Near the Musi... See More  

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202318

Milling machine... Dental mallet...

Item #202318

July 08, 1876

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 8, 1876  This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: MILLING MACHINE - DENTAL MALLET - SIGNAL BUOYLAMP CHIMNEY & Much More. These illustrations also have text that goes along with them.

Very interesting advertisements as well, back in the day when many o... See More  

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151746

Item #151746

July 15, 1876

WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Mass., July 15, 1876 A page 2 report headed "From The Indian Country" talks about negotiations between Gen. Crook's staff and the Utes, the enemies of the Sioux. A bit of light foxing on the first leaf. Good shape.

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$37.00
174052

Centennial of the 4th of July...

Item #174052

July 15, 1876

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 15, 1876  The full front page is a print of a Revolutionary War era soldier in uniform & with a tricorne hat, captioned: " '76". Inside prints include: "The Poet & Orator of the Centennial Fourth of July" showing Bayard Taylor and William Evans; a full page: "Reading the Declaration of Independence by John Nixon, from th... See More  

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