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P. T. Barnum was a "special partner"... Cornelius Vanderbilt...
Item #700070
April 09, 1853
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, April 9, 1853 Formatted much like Harper's Weekly, but published 4 years previous to the more famous title. P.T. Barnum was a "Special Partner" in this publication as noted on one of the back pages.
Prints within include: "The Gardener Trial: Scene in the Courtroom, Washington"; 3 prints showing: "Illustrations of the Shad Fishery&quo... See More
The Illinois Railroad disaster... Kennebcunk...
Item #175214
August 20, 1887
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 20, 1887 Front page print: "The Illinois Railroad Disaster--Views of the Wreck and the Broken Bridge".
Very nice fullpg. print: "In A Cotton Field" shows several Blacks picking cotton. Great fullpg: "Around Kennebunk and Old Orchard Beach" shows 9 scenes. Fullpg: "Loading an Ocean Steamer at Night". Another page o... See More
The Riel Rebellion... Dogs hunting...
Item #174976
May 09, 1885
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 9, 1885 Front page print shows 2 ships: "The Anglo-Russian Difficulty--Naval Vessels Watching Each Other In American Waters". Half pg: "Selling Off Unclaimed Baggage at Philadelphia". Fullpg: "Opening of the New York Cotton Exchange" and "The Riel Rebellion--A Battery Going to the Front". Nice fullpg: "Steeple-ch... See More
Motor Boat Racing...
Item #177322
September 16, 1905
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 16, 1905
Ralph S. Barnaby glider flight...
Item #584369
February 01, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 1, 1930
* Aviator Ralph S. Barnaby
* Glider aircraft flight
* USS Los Angeles (ZR-3) airship
This 36 page newspaper has a two column heading on the front page: "Glider Launched From the Los Angeles in Air; Its Pilot Lands After a Twelve-Minute Flight"
On January 31, 1930, Captain Ralph S. Barnaby made aviation history by sailing 3,000 feet to earth... See More
Two nice engravings in the masthead...
Item #700402
July 25, 1746
THE LONDON COURANT, England, July 25, 1746
* Jacobite Rebellion era
* Nice masthead engravings
The masthead features two engravings, one showing a sailing ship and the other a post-boy 'trumpeting' the news.
Various news from Europe with most of the back page taken up with advertisements.
Complete as a single sheet issue, the margins appear to have been hand-trimmed cl... See More
Yellowstone... Chinatown, NewYork...
Item #174798
August 25, 1883
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 25, 1883 Great fullpg: "The Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River, in the National Park" is very displayable.Full ftpg. print by W. A. Rogers: "Miss Diana in the Adirondacks: A Shot Across the Lake". Halfpg: "Louisville Exposition--Central Nave, Looking North From The Centre Of The Building" and "Strolling Photogra... See More
Architecture in Atlanta, Georgia...
Item #175418
August 03, 1889
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Aug. 3, 1889 Great full ftpg: 'A Picket Post in the Indian Country' shows several soldiers on the watch over an Indian village in the distance. Fullpg: 'A Day at the Fishing Banks' & 'Recent Architecture in Atlanta, Ga.' 4 pages on 'Roads & Road-Making' shows several scenes & one of 'John L. Macadam' scenic fullpg: 'Mt. S... See More
Naval Academy, Annapolis...
Item #175712
May 28, 1892
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 28,1892 Front full pg. illus. of "An Alarm of Fire at the Naval Academy, Annapolis." Inside is a 1/4 pg. portrait of "The Late James Ripley Osgood." Small portrait of "The Rev. George D. Boardman." Full pg. illus. "Camp Echoes." 1/3 pg. illus. of "Night on Lake Nicaragua."
Several illus. pertaining to the s... See More
Yankee Stadium charity game... Great depression....
Item #686061
September 10, 1931
SPORT'S SECTION ONLY of the Chicago Daily Tribune, September 10, 1931
* New York Yankees vs. Giants
* Great Depression charity game
* Babe Ruth & Lou Gehrig era
The front page of this section has a one column heading: "60,549 CHARITY FANS SEE YANKS WHIP GIANTS, 7-3" with subhead. (see)
Complete sport's section only with 14 pages, rag edition in nice condition. A few ... See More
Temperance crusade... Mormon family...
Item #173810
March 21, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Mar. 21, 1874 Great fullpg. Frenzeny & Tavernier illus: 'An Oasis Along the Track'. Halfpg: 'The Temperance Crusade in New York' fullpg: 'Sketches in Rag Pickers' Row' halfpg: 'Sport on the Plains' shows men shooting buffalo, & 'A Mormon Family Driving to Conference Meeting'
Complete in sixteen pages.
Nice A. B. Frost hunting print... Icebergs off Newfoundland...
Item #174914
October 04, 1884
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 4, 1884 Front page print: "A Political Poser". Halfpg; 'Icebergs off the Harbor of St. John's, Newfoundland'. Displayable fullpg; 'Cruising Canoes--the Last Match'. Fullpg. Thomas Nast political cartoon shows James Blaine.
Nice A.B. Frost hunting illus: 'Unsportsmanlike Slaughter--No chance for Life' shows men in a... See More
George Steinbrenner buys New York Yankees...
Item #596571
January 04, 1973
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, January 4, 1973
* George Steinbrenner
* New York Yankees
* MLB baseball
The front page of the sport's section (inside, page 39) has a two column headline: "Syndicate Buys Yanks From CBS".
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Complete in 52 pages, minor spine wear, otherwise in nice condit... See More
Rogers Hornsby makes comeback to Cardinals....
Item #650067
October 26, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 26, 1932
* Rogers Hornsby signs contract
* St. Louis Cardinals 2nd baseman
* MLB baseball
The sport's section (page 23) has a three column heading: "Hornsby Back With Cardinals" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on Rogers Hornsby signing a one year contract with the St. Louis Cardinals as he was trying to make a comeback as a pla... See More
Coca Cola ad... Baseball...
Item #211947
May 06, 1939
LIBERTY magazine, New York, May 6, 1939. This is the complete issue of this popular title with a nice color cover showing a illustrations of a lady dressed ready to travel (see photo). The back cover features a color ad of Coca Cola. Stories include "Which Teams Will Win The Pennants This Year?" by Jerry D. Lewis. Very nice condition, a bit of loss at the spine, and measuring about 8 1/4 by... See More
1st 4 home runs in a row in MLB....
Item #567863
June 09, 1961
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, June 9, 1961
* 4 home runs in a row (team)
* Major League Baseball MLB record
* Atlanta Braves - Hank Aaron & ....
This 48 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 41:
* Braves Homers Fail As Reds Win by 10-8
* Mathews, Aaron, Adcock and Thomas Connect In Secession for Major League Record
with box scores. (see)
Tells o... See More
Female baseball player Jackie Mitchell.....
Item #580370
December 22, 1931
MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, December 22, 1931
* Jackie Mitchell - girl baseball player
* Chattanooga Lookouts minor league team
This 18 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 13: "MEMPHIS GIRL CAGER TO PLAY AGAINST JACKIE MITCHELL HERE" with subheads (see images). Other news of the day including additional sports and advertisements.. Light browning with mino... See More
The death of Chuck Klein...
Item #584991
March 29, 1958
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, March 29, 1958
* Chuck Klein "Hoosier Hammer" death (1st report)
* Philadelphia Phillies
* Major league baseball
This 38 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 31: "Chuck Klein, Former Phillies Star, Is Dead" and "One of National League's All-Time Great Outfielders and Hitters Succumbs to Heart Attack&... See More
Eddie Waitkus shot... MLB player...
Item #698410
June 16, 1949
CENTRE DAILY TIMES, State College, Penn., June 16, 1949
* Eddie Waitkus shot
* Philadelphia Phillies - MLB baseball
* Ruth Ann Steinhagen
The front page has a one column heading: "Ed Waitkus Improved; Girl Held" (see image) Coverage on Philadelphia Phillies baseball star, Eddie Waitkus, being shot by obsessed fan, Ruth Ann Steinhagen.
Complete with 14 pages, light toning and mi... See More
1913 photo of Fred Merkle... New York Giants...
Item #679607
November 05, 1913
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Nov. 5, 1913
* Fred "Bonehead" Merkle photo
* New York Giants - MLB baseball
The top of page 12 has a two column photo of Fred Merkle with brief text. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
Complete with 18 pages, small li... See More
1914 Frank Schulte baseball photo...
Item #679657
January 06, 1914
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Jan. 6, 1914
* Frank "Wildfire" Schulte photo
* Chicago Cubs - MLB baseball
Page 8 has a two column photo headed: "FRANK SCHULTE" with brief text. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
Complete with 12 pag... See More
1914 Jimmy Archer baseball photo...
Item #680443
February 10, 1914
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Feb. 10, 1914
* Catcher Jimmy Archer photo
* Chicago Cubs - MLB baseball
Page 9 has a nice two column photo headed: "JIMMY ARCHER; Chicago Cubs" with brief text. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper. Rare as such.
C... See More
Sugar Ray Robinson vs. Jake Lamotta...
Item #567411
October 03, 1942
THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, October 3, 1942
* Sugar Ray Robinson vs. Jake Lamotta
* Boxing - Boxers
* 1st of 6 fights
This 24 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 10: "Robinson Beats La Motta Easily in 10-Round Go"
This was the first fight before the famous defeat of Robinson by Lamotta.
Other news of the day. Light br... See More
Joe Louis... Brown Bomber...
Item #568095
June 19, 1941
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans Louisiana, June 19, 1941
* Joe Louis - Brown Bomber
* Billy Conn
* Heavyweight boxing title fight
This 28 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 13: "Joe Louis Knocks Out Billy Conn in 13th Heat of Scheduled 15-Round Slugfest" with subheads and nice action photo. (see) Also round by round reporting.
Other news o... See More
Capture of a slave ship... The Pony Express during its brief existence... Lincoln ...
Item #690610
May 31, 1860
NEW YORK HERALD, May 31, 1860 Page 3 has: "Seizure of Another Supposed Slaver" with subhead: "Seizure of the Steamer City of Norfolk, Suspected of Fitting Out For the Slave Trade".
The top of page 7 has a report: "Capture of Another Slaver Off the Coast of Cuba" which is rather brief. This is followed by: "Arrival of the California Pony Express--The Expres... See More
1913 photo of boxer Packey McFarland...
Item #679997
December 11, 1913
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Dec. 11, 1913
* Patrick "Packey" McFarland photo
* Lightweight & welterweight boxing
* "Best fighter never to become champion"
The top of page 14 has a two column photo of Packey McFarland with brief text. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not tot... See More
Al Capone's reign about to end...
Item #575086
October 09, 1931
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, October 9, 1931
* Al Capone - Chicago mob boss
* Fight to exclude evidence
* Tax evasion trial
This 26 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:
"CAPONE LOSSES FIGHT ON TAX CONFESSION" "Bad Day in Court for Gangster; Lawyers Battle in Vain to Exclude Expert's Data"
Tells of the beginning of ... See More
Steeple-Chase...
Item #177259
July 09, 1904
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 9, 1904
Golfer Bobby Jones in 1930 photos....
Item #672431
July 06, 1930
ROTOGRAVURE SECTION of the New York Times, July 6, 1930
* Bobby Jones welcome home
* British Open champion
* Broadway ticker tape parade
* Airplane endurance record flight
* "City of Chicago"- Stinson SM-1 Detroiter
* John and Kenneth Hunter
The front page has five related photos regarding the Hunter brothers endurance airplane flight. But inside there are 8 related photos re... See More
Item #150231
March 05, 1887
LESLIE ILLUSTRATED, New York, Mar. 5, 1887 One-third pg. illus. of: "A View of Thomasville, Ga., the New Winter Resort". Nice illus. of "The Eruption of Mauna Loa, Hawaii--Lava Steam 20 Miles Long". One-quarter pg: "View of the City of Portland" & one of "Mount Hood". Halfpg: "The Wabash College Football Team" & halfpg. showing "Villag... See More
Yale's Bicentennial...
Item #177120
October 26, 1901
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 26, 1901 Fullpage photos and article of The Bicentennial of Yale; Lieutenant Peary's Latest Trip to the Arctic Regions; doublepage centerfold "A City in Confusion - Recent Views of News York's Public Squares"; and other news of the day. See photos for full details.
Pope Pius X...
Item #177215
August 15, 1903
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 15, 1903
Harvard-Yale...
Item #177277
November 19, 1904
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 19, 1904
Tunnels under the Hudson River...
Item #177332
November 25, 1905
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 25, 1905
Item #177601
April 08, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, April 8, 1911
There is a full color cover page on this issue. The front page of this issue is an illustration of "Revenge is Sweet" by Kemble.
This issue has a photo of "New York's Democratic Senator" and an illustration of "Champ Clark and His Friends." There is a photo of "The Burning of New York's State C... See More
Notre Dame vs. Northwestern....
Item #580362
November 22, 1930
MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, November 22, 1930
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish football
* Knute Rockne's last year as coach
This 12 page newspaper has a nice six column headline on the front page: "NORTHWESTERN AND IRISH TIE IN FIRST" with subheads. Nice to have this report on the front page and very unusual for such a nice headline here as well. Nice for display.
... See More
Gordon Johnston death... Medal of Honor....
Item #651927
March 09, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 9, 1934
* Gordon Johnston (soldier) death
* Medal of Honor recipient
* Theodore Roosevelt ' Rough Riders
The top of page 19 has a one column heading: "COL. JOHNSTON DIES OF INJURY AT POLO" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Gordon Johnston, American soldier , Medal of Honor recipient and football player, coach. I sus... See More
1930 Knute Rockne editorial...
Item #687062
December 18, 1930
SECTION TWO (sports) SECTION only of the Chicago Daily Tribune, Dec. 18, 1930
* Head coach Knute Rockne editorial
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish football
The front page of this section has a editorial by Harvey T. Woodruff on Notre Dame coach Knute Rockne.
Complete section two only with 14 pages, rage edition in nice condition. A few small binding holes along the spine. ... See More
Babe Ruth season prediction....
Item #568054
April 17, 1929
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, Albany, New York, April 17, 1929 This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 19: "RUTH SELECTS YANKS AGAIN IN AMERICAN LOOP" "Own Club Stronger than Last Year on Paper, He Says" "Predicts Athlectics Will Land No Higher Than Fourth Place" with small photo of Ruth.
Ironic statement because the Philadelphia Athletics went on to... See More
New York Giants vs. Washington Senators...
Item #574951
October 10, 1924
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, October 10, 1924
* New York Giants vs. Washington Senators
* World Series
This 20 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "GIANTS 3; SENATORS 3" with inning by inning reporting. Nice scoreboard graph as well. (see) Rare to have front page reporting while the game was still being played.
Other news of the day, including addi... See More
Hebrew Temple Emanu-el, New York...
Item #173252
November 14, 1868
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 14, 1868 Terrific full front page political cartoon: 'Victory!' shows U.S. Grant on horseback cutting off the head of the K.K.K. on horseback as well. A halfpage illustration of the ''Court House, San Jose, California'. A great and displayable fullpage: 'Duck Shooting' shows 6 scenes. 'Hebrew Temple Emanu-el, Corne... See More
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.
Duck hunting in the West... Ulysses S. Grant...
Item #174970
April 18, 1885
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 18, 1885 Full ftpg. shows: 'Gen. Grant's Illness--A Consultation' shows him near his death. Fullpg: 'The Riel Rebellion--Scenes in the Saskatchewan Country' & nice fullpg. J.G. Brown illus: 'A Jolly Lot' plus nice fullpg. A.B. Frost: 'Spring Duck Shooting in the West' shows 6 scenes.
Other news and advertisements o... See More
Suspension bridge at Peekskill...
Item #175498
May 10, 1890
HARPER'S WEEKLY, May 10, 1890 Halfpg: 'The Hudson Suspension Bridge in Course of Construction near Peekskill, N.Y.'.
Doublepage centerfold: 'Target Practice with the U.S. Squadron of Evolution Near Corfu'. Fullpg: 'The Pavilion, Jackson Park, Chicago'.
U.S. Revenue Marine Service...
Item #175672
January 09, 1892
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 9, 1892 Front full pg. illus. of "A View of Beacon Hill From West Boston Bridge." Inside is a 1/2 pg. illus. of "Columbian Exposition, Chicago - A Visit to the Roof of the Woman's Building." Two small portraits of "The Duke of Connaught" and "Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein, Who was Accidentally Shot by the ... See More
Tuxedo, New York...
Item #175676
January 23, 1892
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 23, 1892 Front full page illus. of "In a Public Dispensary - Treating Patients of La Grippe." Inside are two 1/4 pg. portraits of "The Late Duke of Clarence and Avondale" and "The Late Cardinal Giovanni Simeoni."
Doublepage centerfold of "Battledoor and Shuttlecock at Tuxedo." Several pages of portraits pertainin... See More
Architectual League of New York...
Item #175878
December 30, 1893
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 30, 1893 Front full pg. illus. of "Why Is Croker Rich?" Inside has a 1/2 pg. illus. of "Experimental Tests of the Life Saving Kite." Full pg. of illus. of "The Architectural League of New York - view from the Ninth Annual Exhibition."
Full pg. illus. of "The Revolution in Northern Mexico - Moving Regulars to the Fron... See More
Remington military prints...
Item #175936
July 21, 1894
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 21, 1894 Two pgs. have 5 illus. by F. Remington, all of a military theme. Fullpg: 'At the Long Island Chautauqua, Point O' Woods'
Complete issue.
Tuxedo Park, New York...
Item #176006
March 23, 1895
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 23, 1895 Full ftpg. shows scenes on board a naval ship. Halfpg: A Trolley Ambulance Car'.
Doublepage centerfold with 7 photos of the 'Lenox & Astor Libraries'. Several scenes in Tuxedo, N.Y.
Complete issue.... See More
A plantation Christmas...
Item #176190
December 26, 1896
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 26, 1896 Full front page illus. of "Father Knickerbocker's Christmas." Inside is a 1/2 pg. portrait of "Emma Eames as Elsa in 'Lohengrin'." Full pg. illus. of "The New Building for Columbia University in the City of New York."
Full pg. illus. of "Scenes at the Commercial Travellers' Fair, Madison Squa... See More
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