Item #546828
August 03, 1920
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, August 3, 1920
* Charles Ponzi Scheme
* Early day swindler
This 36 page newspaper has a one column headlines on the front page:
* PONZI RESUMES PAYING CLAIMS
* Scalpers Besiege Line at His Office Trying To Buy Out Those Waiting
Other news of the day throughout. Some browning and wear around the margins, otherwise good.
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Pope Leo III...
Item #546623
January 20, 1894
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, January 20, 1894
* 19th century prints
* Pope Leo III
Full front page portrait of His Holiness Pope Leo XIII seated in a large chair, from a painting by the artist Theobald Chartran.
Other prints with text throughout this 16 page issue. Nice for display. Nice condition.
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Item #545966
January 01, 1979
"THE DEMOCRATIC ART--Chromolithography 1840-1900. Pictures for a 19th Century America" by Peter C.Marzio (1979). Hardbound with dust jacket, 357 pgs.
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Item #545595
January 01, 1946
"C. P. SCOTT 1846-1932--The Making of The 'Manchester Guardian' " (1946). Hardbound with dust jacket, 250 pgs.
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Item #545594
January 01, 1947
"PARIS HERALD, The Incredible Newspaper", by Al Laney (1947). Hardbound, 334 pgs.
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Item #545535
January 01, 1971
PERIODICAL PUBLICATIONS - A Bibliography of Bibliographies - Volume Two", by Theodore Besterman (1971) Hardbound 270 pgs.
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Item #545533
January 01, 1986
"THE PAPER - The Life & Death of the New York Herald Tribune", by Richard Kluger. (1986) Hardbound with dust jacket, 800 pgs.
Item #545209
July 08, 1834
ALBANY ARGUS, Albany, New York, July 8, 1834
Page 3 has a report from the "N.Y. Eve. Post" about the deaths of two firemen (Eugene Underhill & Frederick Ward) who perished in a fire, with mention that "...the fire department has taken prompt...measures to pay a tribute of respect..."
Other news of the day includes: "West point Military Academy" "Medica... See More
Item #544956
July 24, 1870
NEW-YORK TIMES, July 24, 1870.
* Early Matches manufacturing
Back page article:
* Match-Making
* The Process of Manufacturing Matches in This Country
* Something About the Article of 40 Years Ago--What the First Inventions Cost & Where They Came From--The Various Brands Now in Use, & How They Are Made
Other news of the day includes: "North Carolina" "The Gold ... See More
Drownings in the Schuylkill River...
Item #544777
June 20, 1828
BOSTON RECORDER, Boston, Massachusetts, June 20, 1828
* Drowning tragedies... Schuylkill River...
* Creek Indians of Georgia...
Page 3 has a report: "Solemn Warnings.--Nine young men were drowned in the River Schuylkill, near Philadelphia, on the Lord's day, June 1st, while out in a boat on a party of pleasure. On the 8th inst. (Sabbath) Henry Demeritt, aged... See More
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Item #544769
January 01, 1983
"SUPERSTITION AND THE PRESS", by Curtis D. MacDougall (1983) paperback, 616 pgs. It includes chapters on horoscopes, astrologers, prophecy, doomsday, fortune telling, spiritualism, ghosts, poltergeists & exorcism, and much more.
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Item #544766
January 01, 1990
"IN THE COMPANY OF WRITERS - A Life In Publishing", by Charles Scribner, Jr., Based on the oral history by Joel R. Gardner, (1990) 192 pgs. with dust jacket
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Item #544757
January 01, 1950
"HORACE GREELEY - Voice Of The People", by William Harlan Hale, (1950) 376 pgs.
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Item #544756
January 01, 1972
"LUCE AND HIS EMPIRE", by W. A. Swanberg, (1972) 530 pgs. with dust jacket
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Item #544755
January 01, 1995
"A GOOD LIFE - Newspapering and Other Adventures", by Ben Bradlee, (1995), 514 pgs., with dust jacket
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Item #544754
January 01, 1981
"THE HEARSTS, FAMILY AND EMPIRE - The Later Years", by Lindsay Chaney and Michael Cieply (1981) 410 pgs., with dust jacket.
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Item #544753
January 01, 1984
"THE THOMSON EMPIRE - The First Fifty Years", by Susan Goldenberg (1984). 260 pgs., with dust jacket.
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Item #544752
January 01, 1954
PAPERS & ADDRESSES OF WILLIAM WATTS BALL - THE EDITOR AND THE REPUBLIC", edited by Anthony Harrigan, (1954) 210 pgs., with dust jacket.
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Item #544750
January 01, 1985
"RALPH INGERSOLL - A Biography", by Roy Hoopes (1985) Ingersoll was involved in the creation of "The New Yorker", "Fortune" "Life" and the newspaper "PM". With dust jacket.
Item #544401
January 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, circa 1914.
* Kaffee Hag advertisement
This is a full-page black and white advertisement for "Kaffee Hag", Caffeine-freed Coffee.
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544400
January 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, circa 1914.
* Egyptian Deities Cigarette advertisement
This is a half-page black and white advertisement for "Egyptian Deities Plain or Cork Tip Cigarettes".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544399
December 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, December, 1914.
* Annie Saker
This is a black and white photo of Annie Saker from "The Story of the Rosary".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544398
December 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, December, 1914.
* Fritzi Scheff
This is a black and white photo of Fritzi Scheff from "Pretty Mrs. Smith".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544397
December 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, December, 1914.
* Laura Hope Crews
This is a black and white photo of Laura Hope Crews from "The Phantom Rival".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544395
December 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, December, 1914.
* Alla Nazimova
This is a black and white photo of Alla Nazimova as Diana Laska from "That Sort".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544393
December 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, December, 1914.
* Mr. Leo Ditrichstein
This is the color cover only from the issue which contains the illustration of Mr. Leo Ditrichstein.
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544392
January 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, circa 1914.
* Winton Motor Car advertisement
This is a full-page black and white advertisement for the Winton Six - "The Winton Motor Car Company".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544391
November 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, November, 1914.
* Helen Ware
This is a black and white photo of Helen Ware from "The Revolt".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544390
November 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, November, 1914.
* Phyllis Neilson-Terry
This is a black and white photo of Phyllis Neilson-Terry from "Twelfth Night" and "Romeo and Juliet".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544388
November 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, November, 1914.
* Walker Whiteside
This is a black and white photo of Walker Whiteside from "Mr. Wu".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544386
October 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, October, 1914.
* Mille Dazie
This is a black and white photo of Mille Dazie from "Pantaloon".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544385
January 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, circa 1914.
* Tuxedo Pipe and Cigarette Tobacco advertisement
This is a full-page black and white advertisement for "Tuxedo Pipe and Cigarette Tobacco".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544383
January 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, circa 1914.
* Chickering Pianos advertisement
This is a half-page black and white advertisement for "Chickering Pianos".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544382
January 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, circa 1914.
* Egyptian Deities Cigarette advertisement
This is a half-page black and white advertisement for "Egyptian Deities Plain or Cork Tip Cigarettes".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544381
September 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, September, 1914.
* Doris Keane
This is a black and white photo of Doris Keane in "Romance".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544380
September 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, September, 1914.
* Lillian Russell
This is a black and white photo of Lillian Russell at home.
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544379
September 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, September, 1914.
* Majorie Murray
This is a black and white photo of Majorie Murray from "Kitty MacKay".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544377
September 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, September, 1914.
* Julia Sanderson
This is a black and white photo of Julia Sanderson from "The Girl from Utah".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544375
September 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, September, 1914.
* Miss Ann Murdock
This is the color cover only from the issue which contains the illustration of Miss Ann Murdock.
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544374
January 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, circa 1914.
* Murad Cigarette advertisement
This is a one-half page black and white advertisement for "Murad Turkish Cigarettes".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544373
January 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, circa 1914.
* Lucky Strike Cigarette advertisement
This is a one-third black and white advertisement for "Lucky Stirke Cigarettes".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544372
July 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, July, 1914.
* Genevieve Hamper (Mrs. Robert Mantell)
This is a black and white photo of Genevieve Hamper from "Hamlet".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544371
July 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, July, 1914.
* Chrystal Herne
This is a black and white photo of Chrystal Herne from "At Bay".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544370
July 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, July, 1914.
* Emily Stevens
This is a black and white photo of Emily Stevens from "To-day".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544369
July 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, July, 1914.
* Elsie Ferguson
This is a black and white photo of Elsie Ferguson from "The Unseen Empire".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544367
July 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, July, 1914.
* Taylor Holmes and Alma Belwin
This is a black and white photo of Taylor Holmes and Alma Belwin from "The Third Party".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544366
July 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, July, 1914.
* Fannie Ward
This is a black and white photo of Fannie Ward from "Madame President".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544365
July 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, July, 1914.
* Alexandra Carlisle
This is a black and white photo of Alexandra Carlisle from "The Money Makers".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544364
August 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, August, 1914.
* Miss Hazel Dawn
This is the color cover only from the issue which contains the illustration of Miss Hazel Dawn.
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544363
July 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, July, 1914.
* Jose Collins
This is a black and white photo of Jose Collins from "The Passing Show of 1914".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
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