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Disease ends Lou Gehrig's career...
Item #698101
June 22, 1939
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, June 22, 1939
* Lou Gehrig ends baseball career
* Infantile Paralysis - New York Yankees
Two of the sports pages within have articles concerning Lou Gehrig & the end of his playing career. One begins: " 'Iron Man' Lou Gehrig probably is through with baseball, age 36. But he has accomplished something that few young men of his years can boat: ... See More
"A Tale of Two Cities" by Charles Dickens...
Harper's Ferry... Elizabeth Blackwell, 1st American female physician...
Item #172308
November 05, 1859
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 5, 1859 The front page features a half page illustration of a "General View Of Harper's Ferry, Showing the Bridge, Armory, Adjacent Hills, Etc." An article "The Late Invasion at Harper's Ferry" also features two 1/4 page prints: "Portrait Of Ossawattomie Brown" and "Brown, His Son, and Another Of The Outlaws... See More
Winslow Homer... Central Park...
Item #172398
September 15, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 15, 1860 Nice halfpg. illus. of: "Hon. Horace Greeley". Great dblpgctrfld: "The Drive in the Central Park, New York" by Winslow Homer shows a "young" Central Park with the trees very small. One-third pg: "General View of the City of London, Canada West". Half-page: "The Prince of Wales' Progress.--King ... See More
Bobby Jones wins golf Grand Slam in 1930...
Item #706234
September 28, 1930
ALLENTOWN MORNING CALL, Penn. September 28, 1930
* Bobby Jones wins grand Slam of golf
* Historic PGA feat (1st report)
The top of the front page has an historic three column headline: "BOBBY JONES SWAMPS GENE HOMANS 8 AND 7 TO WIN GOLF CROWN" with subheads that include: "Cleans Up and Annexes Four National Titles" and more with photo. (see)
First section only wit... See More
Emancipation illustration...
Item #173058
January 12, 1867
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 12, 1867 The front page is taken up with a print: "Isaac Watts and His Mother at the Prison-Gate" which has an accompanying article.
The feature of the issue is a letter to the editor headed: "Frederick Douglass" which provides some detail of a man who encountered him as a passenger on a railroad train. One portion notes: &q... See More
Nice baseball print...
Item #173140
October 26, 1867
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Oct. 26, 1867 The most significant print in the issue is a nice, nearly half page print captioned: "The Champion Nine of the Union Base-Ball Club of Morrisania, New York" showing nine members of the baseball team in uniform, two members holding bats and another what appears to be a catcher's mask. There is a related article titled: &qu... See More
Baseball: nice print of John Montgomery Ward...
Item #646791
September 07, 1889
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Sept. 7, 1889 Inside has a nice 6 by 4 1/3 inch print of: "John Montgomery Ward, The Famous Short-Stop, New York Base-Ball Club." Includes a brief biography of Montgomery, a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Other prints include a full ftpg: "Scene at Quarantine..." "Lake George..." "Scene on the Grounds of the ... See More
First mention of skiing in an American newspaper? Barnum's paper...
Item #704831
March 19, 1853
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, March 19, 1853 P.T. Barnum was the co-owner of this early illustrated newspaper which preceded both "Leslie's Illustrated" and "Harper's Weekly". These latter two ultimately becoming immensely more successful. This effort by Barnum and the Beach brothers would last but 48 issues.
Although an illustrated newspaper, perhaps the most nota... See More
First mention of skiing in an American newspaper? Barnum's paper...
Item #704500
March 19, 1853
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, March 19, 1853 P.T. Barnum was the co-owner of this early illustrated newspaper which preceded both "Leslie's Illustrated" and "Harper's Weekly". These latter two ultimately becoming immensely more successful. This effort by Barnum and the Beach brothers would last but 48 issues.
Although an illustrated newspaper, perhaps the most nota... See More
First mention of skiing in an American newspaper? Barnum's paper...
Item #704191
March 19, 1853
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, March 19, 1853 P.T. Barnum was the co-owner of this early illustrated newspaper which preceded both "Leslie's Illustrated" and "Harper's Weekly". These latter two ultimately becoming immensely more successful. This effort by Barnum and the Beach brothers would last but 48 issues.
Although an illustrated newspaper, perhaps the most nota... See More
Office seekers at the White House...
Item #175804
April 15, 1893
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 15, 1893 Front full pg. illus. of "Rear-Admiral Bancroft Gherardi, U.S.N." Inside is a 1/4 pg. illus. of "The Clearing House of the New York Stock Exchange." Several portraits of "Some New Appointments." 2/3 pg. illus. of "A Reception at the Art Museum, Cincinnati." Two full pgs. of illus. pertaining to "Stockh... See More
Baseball...
Item #175426
August 31, 1889
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Aug. 31, 1889 Full ftpg: 'Newport Clubhouse of the New York Yacht Club'. Fullpg. shows: 'Apostles Islands, Lake Superior'. Terrific dblpgctrfld: 'A Collegiate Game of Baseball' shows a game in progress plus the bleachers as well. A very displayable print!
Michael Jordan's 1st regular season NBA game...
Item #708637
October 28, 1984
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 28, 1984
* Michael Jordan's very first NBA game
* Chicago Bulls professional basketball
* Regular season begins with a Bulls victory
Page 22 under: "N.B.A." are scores and stats for the games played the previous day which was opening day for the 1984 NBA season. The standings show Chicago as 1-0 and the box scores show that Jordan scored 16 points in... See More
Philadelphia Eagles win 1949 NFL football championship...
Item #712537
December 19, 1949
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 19, 1949
* Philadelphia Eagles vs. Los Angeles Rams
* NFL pro football championship title game
The top of page 31 has a seven column heading: "Eagles Win Second Straight National Football League Title in Rain" with subheads, stats and two related photos. (see images) First report coverage on the NFL football championship game between the Philadelphi... See More
The Klondike gold rush...
Item #176256
August 14, 1897
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 14, 1897 Full ftpg: 'The Klondike Gold Discoveries--Prospective Miners Crossing the Summit of the Chilkoot Pass'. Plus a fullpg. with 6 scenes: 'The Klondike Gold Discoveries--Scenes at & Along the Routes to the New Diggings'. Nearly halfpg: 'Map of the Klondike Region'.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. ... See More
Two Homer prints... Halloween print...
Item #173148
November 23, 1867
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 23, 1867 Halloween-related prints are very difficult to find in Harper's Weekly, but here is a nice one on the front page: "The Pumpkin Effigy" which shows a carved jack-o-lantern.
Halfpg: "Sculling Race on the Monongahela River" & smaller print: "Weston, the Pedestrian, on the Road". "Drew Theological Seminary, ... See More
Owen Sound to Mackinac...
Item #175436
October 05, 1889
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Oct. 5, 1889 Very nice fullpg: 'The Arrival of the Mail in Camp' shows soldiers getting their mail. Nice fullpg. yacht race. Great doublepage centerfold: 'From Owen Sound to Mackinac' shows 11 scenes. Fullpg. shows 4 scenes of: 'Selected Competitive Designs for the Grant Monument'
Complete in twenty pages.
Geronimo... America's Cup... Thomas Nast prints...
Item #175118
September 18, 1886
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 18, 1886 The front page of the issue contains a large illustration entitled "Jack Sprang Upon the Fellow, and Caught Him by the Throat" which accompanies a story "The World Went Very Well Then". Inside the issue is a very nice full page Thomas Nast print: "The Being That He Really Believes In". A one-quarter page pr... See More
Remington centerfold: "Toro, Toro!"...
Item #175872
December 09, 1893
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 9, 1893 Nice fullpg. with 7 scenes of 'In the San Juan Country', of New Mexico. But the significant content is the terrific dblpgctrfld. by Remington: 'Toro, Toro!' showing a California Vaquero chasing a steer.
Complete issue.... See More
Pueblo Indians...
Item #175856
October 14, 1893
HARPER'S WEEKLY October 14, 1893 Full front page print: "Columbian Exposition - The Grand Arch of the Peristyle." Inside includes a half page: "Columbian Exposition - The Johnson Family Visit the Lapland Village"; halfpg: "Two of Philadelphia's Cricket Clubs"; fullpg: "The Centenary of Williams College" which includes a portrait of "Franklin Car... See More
1978 Woody Hayes- Clemson incident...
Item #697261
December 31, 1978
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 31, 1978
* 1978 Gator Bowl incident and dismissal
* Head Coach Woody Hayes infamous punch
* Ohio State Buckeyes college football vs. Clemson
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Hayes of Ohio State Is Dismissed" with a somewhat blurry photo of the infamous punch. (see images)
The front page of the sport's section has a banner h... See More
Golf prints by A.B. Frost...
Item #176064
October 12, 1895
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Oct. 12, 1895 This issue features a very nice fullpg. print by famed artist A.B. Frost titled: "Golf" which includes 13 illustrations.
The full front page is a political cartoon by W. A. Rogers: "Mr. Croker's Busy Season Begins". Inside has: "Representative Bishops of the Protestant Episcopal Church in Convention at Minneapolis&quo... See More
New York Yankees 1953 World Series...
Item #701376
October 05, 1953
NEW YORK JOURNAL AMERICAN, October 5, 1953
* New York Yankees are champions
* World Series of baseball (final game)
* Brooklyn Dodgers - "The Bums"
The front page has a great banner headline: "YANKS CHAMPS!" with subhead, related photo and box scores. Much more inside with many photos. Great to have in this NYC publication, rare as such.
Complete with 28 pages, minor w... See More
Denver, PIke's Peak, Bayou Laforche...
Item #173032
October 13, 1866
HARPER'S WEEKLY Oct. 13, 1866 Ftpg: "Meeting of Solders' & Sailors' Convention at Pittsburgh, Penna." & "Gen. J.D. Cox, President of the Convention". Nice fullpg: "Life On The Plains" includes 8 prints, including scenes of Denver, Pike's Peak, Fort Wicked, and more. Nice! One-third pg: "Acadians Hauling Boats--Scene on the Bayou Lafourche,... See More
Southampton golf...
James Montgomery Flagg print...
Item #177843
January 22, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 22, 1910 This issue contains the wonderful double page centerfold print, "Their Daughter's Voice", by James Montgomery Flagg (has two small staple marks from being bound). Another print of note is, "You've Got To Cut Loose, Mr. President, If You Ever Expect To Reach The Top", by E.W. Kemble. Two pages are dedicate... See More
The art of throwing a baseball, with illustrations...
Item #688736
July 31, 1886
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 31, 1886 An inside page has a fascinating full page of text and illustrations on: "The Art Of Pitching In Baseball" written by noted baseball pioneer Henry Chadwick. Perhaps not surprising given this is a scientific magazine, the analysis of the "pitch" is very scientific.
The prints shown are captioned: "Diagram of the Rotary
... See More
The prints shown are captioned: "Diagram of the Rotary
Two baseball Hall of Famers...
Item #682888
October 20, 1888
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Oct. 20, 1888 Inside has full-length portraits of Timothy J. Keefe, Pitcher & Williams Ewing captioned: "The Winning Battery Of The New York Base-Ball Team." Each portrait measures 6 3/4 by 4 1/4 inches. Both players are members of the Baseball Hall of Fame. There is also a companion article: "The Base-Ball Season".
There is a wealth of... See More
Two baseball Hall of Famers...
Item #683392
October 20, 1888
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Oct. 20, 1888
* 1888 Baseball Players Prints
* Hall of Fame inductees
* Other Illustrations
Inside has full-length portraits of Timothy J. Keefe, Pitcher & Williams Ewing captioned: "The Winning Battery Of The New York Base-Ball Team." Each portrait measures 6 3/4 by 4 1/4 inches. Both players are members of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Ther... See More
Skating... Cotton plantation scenes...
Item #697367
February 02, 1867
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 2, 1867 The front page features two views of the: "St. John, New Brunswick, Skating Rink" building.
A great, tipped-in (no binding holes), doublepage centerfold: "Scenes on a Cotton Plantation" includes twelve prints, most showing Blacks at various chores including picking, hoeing & with the cotton gin.
Other prints include: &... See More
The Civil War in Texas... The Alamo...
Item #698896
March 23, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 23, 1861 The front page is taken up with: "Major Anderson's Command at Fort Sumter" which includes 9 officers, one of whom is "Capt. A. Doubleday".
Other prints inside include: "Fort Sumter, Charleston Harbor, South Carolina" "Surrender of Ex-General Twiggs, Late of the United States Army, to the Texan Troops in the... See More
Chicago Bears win 1940 NFL title... 73-0...
Item #673596
December 09, 1940
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, December 9, 1940
* Chicago Bears vs. Washington Redskins
* NFL Championship game
* Famous 73-0 rout by the Bears
The top of page 5B has a banner headline: "Records Fall as Bears Rout Redskins, 73-0, in Pro Playoff" with subheads, related photo, lineups and stats. First report coverage on the 1940 NFL: championship game between the Washington Redskins and ... See More
Solar Eclipse... Bowling...
Item #173334
August 28, 1869
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 28, 1869 The front page shows: 'Solar Eclipse, 1869' with a nice print of a makeshift observatory at Shelbyville, Kentucky and 8 illus. of the phases of the eclipse. "Steamboat Riot on the Mississippi" article also features a nearly half page illustration. A half page illustration of: "Exposition of Textile Fabrics at Cincinn... See More
Western print by W.A. Rogers... Southampton, Long Island...
Item #175738
August 27, 1892
HARPER'S WEEKLY August 27, 1892. Front full pg. illus. of "The Strike of the Switchmen at Buffalo, New York." Inside is a full pg. of illus. pertaining to "The Knights Templar Conclave in Denver, Colorado." Full pg. of illus. of "The Strike of the Switchmen at Buffalo, New York." Several pgs. of large illus. pertaining to "Pekin." (China). Full pg. illus... See More
Jackie Robinson breaks the color barrier...
Item #709139
March 18, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 18, 1946
* Jackie Robinson breaks the color barrier
* Organized professional baseball 1st Negro
Although Jackie Robinson was the first African-American to play a major league game in 1947, he had already broken another significant color barrier the year prior as a member of the Montreal Royals, the AAA farm team of the Dodgers. As noted in Wikipedia: "R... See More
Jake LaMotta defeats Sugar Ray Robinson: from the city of the fight...
Item #706780
February 06, 1943
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Feb. 6, 1943
* Jake LaMotta defeats Sugar Ray Robinson
* First defeat : from city where it happened
The banner headline on page 14 reports: "18,930 See LaMotta Floor Robinson in Scoring Upset Victory" with subheads: "Defeat Is First for Ray in Career of 130 Bouts" "Bell Saves Sugar from Knockout in Eighth Round; Decision Is Unanimous&qu... See More
Famous baseball umpires....
Item #177534
August 21, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 21, 1909 The front page of this issue has an illustration of "Gossip" by W. J. Cahill.
This issue has an of "The Rulers of the Game--Some Famous Baseball Umpires and Their Ways" by E. B. Moss. There is also a photo of "A Mistress of Varied Roles--Louise Closser Hale" and there is a double page photo spread of "Followin... See More
Building the iconic Brooklyn Bridge...
Item #174126
March 31, 1877
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 31, 1877 The full front page shows portraits of: "The Cabinet". Great fullpg. sailing ship illus. perfect for display: "The New U.S. Frigate Trenton". Great fullpg: 'The Brooklyn Ascent to the Bridge Tower" shows the famous Brooklyn Bridge under construction. Nast doublepage centerfold is a political cartoon. There is nearly a... See More
Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show...
Item #175944
August 18, 1894
HARPER'S WEEKLY, August 18, 1894. Full front page is nice: 'Sunday Afternoon in Chinatown, Los Angeles--Singing Hymns in the Street'. Full page with 5 photos of: 'The Penna. Institution for the Deaf & Dumb at Mt. Airy'. Great three-quarter pg. illus. with 9 illus. of: 'Social Studies Behind the Scenes at Buffalo Bill's' is a Remington, and includes several India... See More
Ohio State Buckeyes very 1st victory vs. Michigan...
Item #699983
October 26, 1919
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 26, 1919
* Ohio State vs. Michigan rivalry
* Very 1st Buckeyes victory in this game
* Ferry Field, Ann Arbor
Page 4 of the sport's section (near the back) has a one column heading: "Ohio State Wins, 13-3" with subhead and lineups. Text includes: "...Michigan went down to defeat before Ohio State, 13-3, this afternoon for the first time..." (... See More
Judge in the 'Black Sox' scandal allows the confession of 3 players...
Item #683787
July 26, 1921
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 26, 1921
* Chicago White (Black) Sox scandal
* Baseball World Series fix trial
* Best title to be had ? rare as such
When it comes to reports on the infamous "Black Sox" 1919 World Series, it would be difficult to find a better newspaper for such reports.
The front page has one column heads: "JUDGE ADMITS CONFESSIONS OF 'BLACK SOX... See More
Mike Tyson becomes youngest heavyweight boxing champ...
Item #709340
November 23, 1986
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 23, 1986
* Mike Tyson vs. Trevor Berbick
* Heavyweight boxing title fight
* "Judgement Day" knockout
The front page of the sport's section has a two column heading: "Tyson Knocks Out Berbick in Second to Earn WBC Title" with related photo. First report coverage continues on page 15 of this section with another related photo. (see) This was w... See More
Billy Bowlegs... Yachting...
Item #172162
June 12, 1858
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 12, 1858 The front page article "A Visit to Captain Howes, of The Schoonoer 'Mobile'" also features a half-page illustration "The British Officer Boarding the 'Mobile' and a smaller illustration 'Side of the 'Mobile,' Showing the Mark of the Rifle-Ball". A text article on "Luncan's Light". "... See More
The Detroit TIgers win the World Series...
Item #638674
October 11, 1968
THE NEW YORK TIMES, NY, October 11, 1968
* The Detroit Tigers beat the St. Louis Cardinals
* Win 3rd World Series title
The front page has the 4 column heading: "Tigers Win and Take Series", with a corresponding photo and related text. The sports section has considerable details with additional photos.
The issue is believed to be complete in 88 pages, but is being sold for the ... See More
Great train robbery print... Hunting in the Adirondacks...
Item #175674
January 16, 1892
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 16, 1892 Great full front page showing a train robbery, captioned: 'The Modern Dick Turpin' is a very displayable print. Full page shows 10: 'Beacons Along the South Coast'. Full page with 4 Remington prints on 'The 6th U.S. Cavalry Camp at Rapid Creek'. Nice Remington double page centerfold: 'A Good Day's Hunting in the Adi... See More
Willie Mays... Future Hall of Famer surpasses Mel Ott...
Item #685750
May 21, 1966
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, May 21, 1966
* Willie Mays' 512th round-tripper breaks tie w/ Mel Ott
The frontpage has an image of Willie Mays with the headline: "WILLIE MAYS A Champion is Born". Page 3 has an image of Mays connecting with his 512th home run and an accompanying article. Nice to have this coverage of the future member of the Baseball Hall of Fame i... See More
New Orleans Mardi Gras... Great Falls, Montana...
Item #175692
March 19, 1892
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 19, 1892 Front full pg. illus. of "The New Orleans Mardi Gras - The Rex Procession." Inside is a 2/3 pg. illus. of "One of the Large Iron Arches for the Machinery hall in Place." Full pg. illus. of "A Winter Night in Greenwich Village - Grove Street, New York City." Full pg. illus. of "At the Main Door of the House of Re... See More
Yankees win 1943 World Series without DiMaggio...
Item #684351
October 12, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 12, 1943
* New York Yankees baseball
* World Series Champions
* Joe DiMaggio in service (Air Force)
* Best publication to be had ?
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "YANKS WIN SERIES, BEATING CARDS, 2-0, ON DICKEY'S HOMER" with subheads. (see) Much more in the sport's section (pages 31 & 32) with banner headings, a few re... See More
Bobby Thomason shot heard round the World....
Item #709766
October 04, 1951
THE DETROIT NEWS, October 4, 1951
* Bobby Thomson home run (1st report)
* New York Giants - MLB baseball
* "Shot Heard 'Round the World"
The front page of the sport's section (pg. 61) has a banner heading: "Giants Can Do the Herculean--Giants Do" with photo of Thomson waving to the crowd. the following page has a team photo of the Giants and box scores with smal... See More
Seabiscuit wins World's Fair Handicap...
Item #692340
December 13, 1936
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, December 13, 1936
* Seabiscuit wins World's Fair Handicap
* Bay Meadows Racetrack - San Mateo
* Thoroughbred racehorse racing
The top of the front page of the sport's section (page 19) has a banner heading: "IT STARTED CLOSE, BUT LOOK AT SEABISCUIT'S FINISH" with a few related photos. Also a four column heading: "SEABISCUIT ROMPS HOME TO ... See More
Pitcher Babe Ruth vs. New York Yankees...
Item #688206
April 12, 1917
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, April 12, 1917
* Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees (opening day)
* Babe Ruth pitches against the Yanks
* 3-hitter and win - BOSTON PUBLICATION
The top of the back page under "General Sporting News" is a one column heading "Only Three Hits Off Ruth" with subhead. (see) This was the opening day for the 1917 baseball season an... See More
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