Concerning the Sioux War...

THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Sept. 12, 1876 



* Post Custer massacre



The top of the front page has one column headings that include: "The Sioux Campaign" "Gen. Crook's Fruitless Search--Troops Going Into Winter Quarters" and more. (see)

Eight pages, close cut along spine on the front page only causing a little loss to some ads, otherwise nice.... See More  

Electrical Experiments...

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, September 16, 1876  The cover has "Lyall's Great Textile Exhibit at the Centennial" with an accompanying article inside. Also inside is: "The Detachable Handles Parasol and Sun Umbrella"; "The Positive Motion Shuttle"; "The Lidgerwood Rotary Engine"; "New and Curious Electrical Experiments" and more articles,... See More  

Thomas Nast prints... The Centennial...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 23, 1876  Full front page Thomas Nast political cartoon showing Sam Tilden, '"Still Hunt"-Ing'; Full page Thomas Nast cartoon: 'Putting a Head On'; Full page illustrations: 'The Centennial--Egyptian Department.' 'Lafayette Statue, Union Square, New York'; Doublepage centerfold illustration: '... See More  

Hell Gate explosion...

THE NEW YORK HERALD, September 23, 1876



* Hell Gate explosion

* East River, New York City

* Thomas Henry Huxley - evolution



Page 3 has an article headed: "THE HINGE OF HELL GATE" "Dangers from the Explosion Decreased by the Character of the Surroundings" "Directions Of The Shock" "Description of the Great Exploding Electric Batteries" and more with t... See More  

Political Satire... A.B. Frost print...

HARPER'S WEEKLY,  New York, September 30, 1876(print only)  This is a single page illustration entitled "Sindbad T., The Old Man of the Sea" by A.B. Frost. This measures approximately 16 x 11 inches and is in very nice condition. Very suitable for framing.

Inventions... Singer book sewing machine...

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 7, 1876  This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: SINGER BOOK SEWING MACHINE - CAR TRUCK FRAME DRILLING MACHINE - IMPROVED LINK BLOCK FOR LOCOMOTIVE & Much More (SEE PHOTOS). These illustrations also have text that goes along with them.

Very i... See More  

Literary publication... Illustrated...

FRANK LESLIE'S CHIMNEY CORNER, New York, October 7, 1876  This is mostly literary content with various illustrations. The front of the issue contains an Indian illustration entitled "The White Bisons" which is associated with the story of the same title. Within the issue are numerous stories, some with illustrations, including "The Self-made Men of Our Times - Alexander K. McCl... See More  

From Eastern Illinois...

IROQUOIS COUNTY TIMES, Watseka, Illinois, Oct. 7, 1876 



* Rare publication from the Midwest



From a somewhat small town (pop. 5,200) in Eastern Illinois. Various news and ads of the day including: "Nebraska as She Really Is" "Ash Grove's Third Tragedy - Two Prominent Men Suspected of Murder or Manslaughter" & much more.

Also of interest is most of a column ta... See More  

James Lick death...

ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, October 12, 1876



* James Lick funeral - burial

* California baron



This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. Page 2 has an article headed: "The Last Rites" "Obsequies of the Late James Lick--Procession of Pioneers--Memorial Address" Text takes up a full column.

This issue is not fragile as newsprint b... See More  

Inventions and vintage ads... Steam Fire Engines...

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 14, 1876  The front page has: THE CENTENNIAL - TRAIL OF STEAM FIRE ENGINES. Additionally, the issue has many of the latest inventions of the day including:  POCKET LUNG TESTER - AIR PUMP - IMPROVED BUILDING BLOCKS - ELECTROPLATING and more. Furthermore, there are 2 pages of vintage ads including: U.S. Piano Company from New York & J.A. Fay &... See More  

Thomas Nast prints... A.B. Frost print... "The Centennial" prints...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 21, 1876  Full front page Thomas Nast: 'The Solid South--Gaunt & Hungry'.; Full page illustration A.B. Frost: 'Of Course He Wants to Vote the Democratic Ticket' shows a black man with 2 guns to his head.; Three fullpage prints on The Centennial.; 

Full page Thomas Nast illustration: 'Struck - At Sea'; Hal... See More  

Cainhoy, South Carolina riot...

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, October 21, 1876



* Cainhoy, South Carolina

* Race riot - civil disturbances



The front page has an article headed: "THE FIGHT AT CAINHOY" "Report From The Marshal" and more.

Other news of the day. Complete in 12 pages, minor margin wear, otherwise good condition.

From the Territory of Utah...

DESERET EVENING NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, Oct. 24, 1876  From this "territory" 20 years before Utah would become a state. Inside has: "The Indians--300 Lodges Captured, Disarmed & Dismounted" "The Express Robbery" "Killed by a Train" & much more. A wealth of ads.

Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, very nice condition.

Tobacco Leaf Stringer.... Fish Hooks...

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Oct. 28, 1876  The front page of this issue has images and content for: TOBACCO LEAF STRINGER and MAIN'S MILLING ATTACHMENT FOR LATHES.  Additionally, the inside pages contain many inventions of the day including: FISH HOOKS - ENGINE INDICATOR and more. The last 2 pages have vintage ads including: The Bigelow Engine, The Trade Engine, The Quarrying... See More  

Early boats of the world...

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, November 4, 1876  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: "CURIOUS BOATS AT THE CENTENNIAL EXHIBITION 1876"... See More  

Granite Iron Ware.... Iron Pot...

DESERET EVENING NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah, November 4, 1876 



* Granite iron ware 

* Uncommon title - Nice advertisements 



Taking more that 1/4 of the front page is a bold ad for "Granite Iron Ware" available at Zion's Co-Operative Mercantile Institute.



Includes a large illustration of an iron pot.



News of the day with many advertisements. 4 pages in nice... See More  

1876 Kaufman, Texas hangings...

THE SUN, New York, November 7, 1876 



* Kaufman, Texas

* Executions - hangings 



This 4 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 3: "TWO MURDERERS HANGED" "A Scaffold Scene Witnessed By Six Thousand Persons" which tells of the execution in Kaufman, Texas.



Other news of the day throughout with ads. Minor wear at the area, area of light staining, otherw... See More  

Thomas Nast prints... A.B. Frost print... "The Centennial" prints...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 11, 1876  Full front page Thomas. Nast political cartoon: "The Prospect in New York". Inside includes a full page A.B. Frost print: "The Democratic Team". There are many Centennial prints & a doublepage centerfold by Thomas Nast: "The Political Lottery" and a full page: "The Republican in Brooklyn" which has two s... See More  

The Centennial...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 18, 1876  Full front page: 'Arctic Perils--Recent Disaster to the Whaling Fleet'.; Several scenes from the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition; Half page: 'The Whipping Post & Pillory in Delaware'.

Complete in 16 pages and contains additional prints and related text.... See More  

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

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York,  November 25, 1876  Front full page Thomas Nast illustration of "Waiting." Full page illustration of "The United States Steam Ship 'Ossipee' in a Cyclone."; 2/3 page illustration of "The Centennial - The Evening Rush for the Cars."

Full page illustration and two 1/2 page illustration pertaining to "The C... See More  

Edwin Booth...

THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE, November 28, 1876



* Actor Edwin Booth

* The Fool's Revenge - Bertuccio



Page 5 has an article headed: "The Drama--Music" "Edwin Booth As Bertuccio" See images for text here.

Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.

Lafayette College (Easton, PA) in the mid-1870's...

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

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 2, 1876  Front full page Thomas Nast illustration: "No Rest for the Wicked - Sentenced to More Hard Labor."; Full page illustration of "The Centennial - Diamonds and Jewelry."; 1/2 page illustration of "The Centennial - Art Furniture.; Two 1/4 page illustration of "Satin Wood Cabinet, Exhibited by Collinson ... See More  

Early grinding knife machine...

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, December 9, 1876  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: "EMERY WHEEL KNIFE-GRINDING MACHINE".

Uncommon title from Washington DC...