Chicago White Stockings: National League champs...
Item #705155
October 14, 1882
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Oct. 14, 1882 Inside has a very nice half page illustration captioned: "The Chicago Baseball Team, Winners Of The National League Championship." This is a team portrait of eleven players in uniform, including M. J. Kelly and A. C. Anson. The bottom half of that leaf has a print of a comet over New York City. Another page is taken up with 6 i... See More
New York City Fire Department...
Item #705154
September 14, 1867
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, September 14, 1867 Inside has a 1/3 page illustration of: "The Metropolitan Steam Fire Engine, No. 1., Employed by the New York Fire Department" with an accompanying article "Steam Fire Engines".
Also within are: "Howard's Patent Horse Rake" "Franklin's Suspended Lever Scale" and additional illustrations
... See More
Also within are: "Howard's Patent Horse Rake" "Franklin's Suspended Lever Scale" and additional illustrations
Ted Williams ends the season above .400...
Item #705153
September 29, 1941
MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, Minnesota, Sept. 29, 1941 Not only is it difficult to find reports on Ted Williams' season-ending .406 batting average--which has yet to be topped--but when they are found they are typically very small, inconspicuous reports without headlines.
This report is a somewhat pleasant exception as the sports page (page 13) has a 4 column headline: "TED W... See More
War reports from a Confederate newspaper in Columbia...
Item #705146
November 23, 1864
THE DAILY SOUTHERN GUARDIAN, Columbia, South Carolina, Nov. 23, 1864 A rather rare title and great that the title includes the word “Southern”.
The front page is mostly taken up with ads. The back page includes: "The Bonham Guards" "The Georgia Militia Called Out" "War Resolution" which is from the Confederate Congress; "War News - From the Cen... See More
Rare, short-lived Texas newspaper from its first capital... Baseball in Texas...
Item #705142
January 21, 1888
THE OLD CAPITOL, Columbia, Texas, Jan. 21, 1888 Yes, Columbia--now known as West Columbia--was the first formal capital of Texas, established in 1836. A quite rare title which existed for less than 2 years. Only one institution has a substantial holding of this title and its file is not complete.
The front page has: "BASE BALL" "Meeting Of the Texas League at Houston--The
... See More
A pro-South newspaper from the North...
Item #705138
February 12, 1862
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Feb. 12, 1862 Among the articles within are: "Emancipation of Slaves--Free Negroes in Ohio--The Meeting in Jackson Twp." "The Army of the Potomac" "On to Richmond--M. Hurley on the War..." "Ft. Henry Captured By Our Gunboats" "What is a Gipsy?" "News From the South" and so much more.
Eight pages, very ni... See More
Great issue for any motorcycle enthusiast...
Item #705117
July 05, 1913
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 5, 1913 A nice color cover showing construction workers using a riveting tool on iron beams for a skyscraper under construction. The most interesting article is nearly a full page on: "The Genealogy of the Motorcycle" which includes 18 illustrations of the earliest of motorcycles.
Other items include "Submarine Photography - A New Art"... See More
The Monroe Doctrine...
Item #705112
December 06, 1823
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 6, 1823 An inside page has the "President's Message" being James Monroe's annual address to Congress. Part of his message contains the historic language warning European powers not to get involved in any affairs in the western hemisphere. This directive became known as the Monroe Doctrine and served as the cornerstone for American... See More
Early prints of the Naval Academy at Annapolis... Jerusalem...
Item #705100
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, July 1871 Among the illustrated articles within are: "The Mount Cenis Railway and Tunnel" with eleven related prints; "The United States Naval Academy" with eleven related prints; "Along the Florida Reef" with 7 prints; "The Recovery of Jerusalem" with 12 prints; "Gallery At The Golden Gate"&... See More
An April Fool's report on the abolishment of Nauvoo... Deranged by Millerism...
Item #705091
April 01, 1843
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, April 1, 1843
* Mormons - Mormonism
* Nauvoo, Illinois hoax ?
* Millerism - Millerites
The back page has what is apparently an "April Fools" report concocted by the normally staid editor, headed: "Nauvoo Abolished". It reports: "In the Illinois legislature...the senate repealed the law creating the Nauvoo legion, mili... See More
Latest from the California Gold Rush...
Item #705074
September 29, 1849
SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Sept. 29, 1849 Page 2 has: "California" with the latest news, bits including: "...has been one of the fortunate 'hunters' having accumulated during his short sojourn in California between 11,000 and 12,000 dollars worth of the 'stuff'...".
Much more on the gold rush with subheads: "The Climate and Soil" "... See More
From the temporary capital of the United States...
Item #705067
February 02, 1797
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Feb. 2, 1797
* Uncommon 18th century American publication
The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time, while the District of Columbia was under construction.
The front page is filled with advertisements including several illustrated ship ads. Also on the ftpg. is a notice headed: "Treasury Dep... See More
A descriptive letter from Fort Wayne...
Item #705064
April 22, 1795
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, April 22, 1795
* Nice 18th century American publication
* From George Washington's administration era
Page 3 has a: "...letter from an officer in the Western Army to his father, dated Fort Wayne..." which has nice content concerning the area and relations with the Indians there.
Four pages, nice condition.... See More
1935 Benita von Falkenhayn death sentence...
Item #705045
February 17, 1935
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, February 17, 1935
* Benita von Falkenhayn death sentence
The top of the front page has a nice banner headline: "BEG HITLER SAVE GIRL SPIES" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display. First report coverage on the death sentence handed down to Benita von Falkenhayn for spying for the Second Polish Republic.
Complete 1st section only with 18 pages, rag... See More
Lafayette College (Easton, PA) in the mid-1870's...
Item #705030
SCRIBNER'S MONTHLY, N.Y., Dec., 1876.
* Lafayette College, Easton, PA
* Lafayette College, Easton, PA
* Illustrations of the College
Inside has a twelve-page article about "Lafayette College" containing fifteen illustrations including larger illustrations of the "Reading Room" the "Assay Room", "Class Day Exercises" the "Entrance to Grounds of Lafayette
... See More
Capitol Pediment artwork of Luigi Persico is completed and unveiled...
Item #705029
November 08, 1828
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 8, 1828 Page 4 has a very detailed article on the completion of the carved artwork of Luigi Persico, the artist who created the "Genius of America" pediment which fronts the Capitol building in Washington. It was work in progress from 1825 - 1828 and this report describes the work, beginning: "The scaffolding and shed whic... See More
1808 pamphlet - John Quincy Adams & Harrison Grey Otis...
Item #705028
January 01, 1839
Pamphlet: "REMARKS and CRITICISMS on the Hon. JOHN QUINCY ADAMS'S LETTER to the Hon. HARRISON GRAY OTIS", by William Coleman, a law partner of Aaron Burr, and printed by Joshua Cushing, Boston, 1808
Critique of John Quincy Adams' thoughts on the War of 1812 as presented to Harrison Gray Otis. Wordery comments: "It offers insight into the political debates of the time and ... See More
Shot down in a saloon... Founder of gold in California...
Item #705007
September 22, 1884
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Sept. 22, 1884
* James W. Marshall - California gold fame
This title always had a wealth of typically Western-themed reports as well as ads.
Page 2 has: "Slain In A Saloon" "A Grandson of Henry Clay Shot by a Louisville Alderman" "Shot Through the Heart--Drunken Ruffians--A Rancher Killed--A Texan Murderer Arrested in Georgia" as... See More
One of the more decorative mastheads of the 18th century...
Item #704984
December 03, 1795
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Dec. 3, 1795
* Nice masthead engraving
* 18th century America
If you are looking for a handsome American newspaper of the 1700's which is displayable & priced reasonably, this is one of the best. This title features one of the more decorative mastheads of the era.
Complete in 4 pages, never-trimmed margins, some tiny binding... See More
Terrific slave auction illustration from 1856 - one of the most desirable...
Item #704979
November 29, 1856
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Nov. 29, 1856 The most notable item within this issue is the very nice full page print captioned: "Slave Sale, Charleston, South Carolina, From A Sketch By Eyre Crowe", which depicts the sale of over a dozen slaves.
This woodcut print of Eyre Crowe's painting remains one of the most desired on the slave trade as only rarely are... See More
Lee surrenders to Grant at Appomattox...
Item #704977
April 26, 1865
THE GUARDIAN, London, April 26, 1865 An inside page has more than a full column taken up with detail headed: "The Surrender Of General Lee".
The report begins: "On the 9th of this month of April, General Lee surrendered to General Grant the remnant of the Army of Virginia..." with so much more.
This report has an interesting persecutive, as England was supportive of the... See More
The Chesapeake vs. the Shannon, in a London newspaper...
Item #704972
July 10, 1813
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 10, 1813 The entire front page has fine content on the historic naval battle between the Chesapeake & Shannon.
It begins with a letter that begins: "It is with the greatest pleasure I transmit you a letter I have just received from Captain Broke, of His Majesty's ship Shannon, detailing a most brilliant achievement in the capture of the United ... See More
Nice on John Brown's raid at Harper's Ferry...
Item #704970
December 07, 1859
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 7, 1859
* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid
* Harpers Ferry WV West Virginia
* Just after Brown's execution
Page 3 has over 3 columns of text headed: "JOHN BROWN'S INVASION" with subheads: "The Fugitives--Cook and Virginia In Kansas" "Further Testimony--Letter from C.P. Tidd" "John Brown and G. W. B... See More
Much on Black soldiers...
Item #704962
February 11, 1863
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Feb. 11, 1863
* Rare pro-South Union paper
* Negroes - soldiers - troops
Among the various articles are: "Negroes Better Soldiers than White Men" "Lady Prisoners!" "War News of the Week" "Look Out for Abolition Lies" "The Horrors of Missouri" "The Negro Army Bill as Passed by the House of Represen... See More
Broadside stock market price list...
Item #704932
May 02, 1904
Supplement To THE WALL STREET DAILY NEWS, New York, May 2, 1904
* Rare stock market sheet from New York City
"A Daily Journal Devoted to Financial Interests" as noted in the masthead, but rather than being the typical newspaper, this is the monthly broadside (printed on one side only)chart noting: '"Highest & Lowest Prices and Total Sales of Stocks at New Y... See More
Edgar Allan Poe's mother in an acting role...
Item #704933
March 03, 1808
BOSTON GAZETTE, March 3, 1808
* Edgar Allan Poe's mother theater ad
The top of page 3 under "Boston Theatre" is a notice for the performance of "Paul & Virginia", with Mrs. Poe playing the role of Virginia. She was the mother of Edgar Allan Poe.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, very nice, clean condition.
AI notes: In 1808, Elizabeth Poe (m... See More
Jack the Ripper stalks London... In a London newspaper...
Item #704930
October 06, 1888
THE TIMES, London, England, October 6, 1888
* Jack the Ripper Whitechapel murders
* Best title to be had (very rare as such)
* Murder victim Elizabeth Stride inquiry
During the last half of 1888 the East End of London, primarily the Whitechapel district, was terrorized by a murderer who came to be known as Jack The Ripper. His infamous & brutal crime spree was reporte... See More
First mention of skiing in an American newspaper? Barnum's paper...
Item #704926
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
A rare title which seldom comes into hands of collectors...
Item #704925
May 29, 1733
THE HYP-DOCTOR, London, May 29, 1733
* Very rare 18th century publication
The title is an archaic phrase for a "hodgepodge of nonsense". This curious paper published from 1730-1741, a pro-Walpole (first Prime Minister of Great Britain) newspaper created to oppose another British title "The Craftsman".
The focus is noted in the masthead: "Sharps the Word,... See More
Golden Gate Bridge construction disaster...
Item #704917
February 18, 1937
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE--EXTRA, Feb. 18, 1937
* Gold Gate Bridge disaster
* Construction workers fall
The front page has a great & very dramatic banner headline above the masthead: "TEN DIE ON GATE SPAN" with a nice subhead: "Bridge Scaffolding Falls, Tears Net and Plunges 12 Into Sea" with more.
The front page also has a large photo labeled where it beg... See More
From the temporary capital of the United States...
Item #704915
December 22, 1797
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Dec. 22, 1797
* Uncommon 18th century American publication
The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time, while the District of Columbia was under construction.
The front page is filled with advertisements including several illustrated ship ads. Inside has reports from the federal Congress.
Fo... See More
Early print of Pyramid Lake, Oregon...
Item #704912
March 29, 1851
SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, March 29, 1851 The top of the front page features a nice print of: "Pyramid Lake, Oregon" which would seem to be one of the earlier prints of it to be found in any periodical. Beneath the print is very descriptive text.
Four pages, large folio size, 3 folds, mild wear at the folds & margins, good condition. Folder size noted is for the issu... See More
Details on the capture of a slave ship...
Item #704911
May 18, 1860
NEW YORK HERALD, May 18, 1860
* Famous slaver "Wildfire" capture
* African slavery trade print fame
Page 2 begins with: "The Slave Trade" "Additional Particulars in Regard to the Bark Wildfire and Her Cargo" with the report taking over half a column.
The text begins: "The bark Wildfire, with a cargo of over 500 Africans on board, was cap... See More
Latest from the California Gold Rush...
Item #704908
September 22, 1849
SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Sept. 22, 1849
* California gold rush - 49ers
* Steamship "Empire City"
Page 3 has: "From California" with the latest news, bits including: "...The Empire City brings over $600,000 in species and gold dust...An attack had been made by a party of rowdy Americans in San Francisco...emigrants from Missouri...are now arriving d... See More
Nice issue on the opening of the Golden Gate Bridge...
Item #704906
May 28, 1937
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, California, May 28, 1937
* Golden Gate Bridge opens - opening
* Best publication to be had ? (rare as such)
What better newspaper covering the opening of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge than this full page photo captions: "Opening Of Golden Gate Bridge!...Thousands From All Over The West Hiked Over The Span." A very displayable piece.
Present are just... See More
John Wilkes Booth 3 years before his notoriety...
Item #704904
March 17, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 17, 1862
* John Wilkes Booth theater ad
* Civil War original reporting
The front page contains one of the fascinating tidbits of history which delight collectors, in this case an inconspicuous advertisement for a theatrical production of Richard III at the Mary Provost Theater in New York--starring John Wilkes Booth. See the photo below for the complete ... See More
A racist newspaper on the post-war events...
Item #704902
September 16, 1865
NEW YORK WEEKLY DAY-BOOK CAUCASIAN, Sept. 16, 1865
* Rare pro-white title
* Reconstruction era
A decidedly racist newspaper which began well before the Civil War & lasted a few years after. As such their reporting on events of the day provide a contrasting perspective beyond most other Northern newspapers.
Among the articles: "Programme Of The Exterminators" "The C... See More
Treasury pay document from the Indiana Territory...
Item #704898
January 06, 1814
Rare, early document from the "Indian Territory". This part-printed/part-manuscript document is for the payment of one dollar to David Robb, it reading: "THE INDIANA TERRITORY is indebted to David Robb for his services as member of the House of Representatives the sum of one dollar, and....cents, which with interest Theron, is payable at her Treasury the sixth day of January, ... See More
Summer "swimming" in New York... Texas Cattle-driving... West Point Examination Week...
Item #704889
June 16, 1883
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, June 16, 1883 (see note below)
* The summer baths of New York - delight of both genders
* Cattle-driving in Texas
* West Point Examination Week illustration
The front cover has: "New York City - Opening Of The Free Public Baths: Street Arabs Taking An Early Morning Plunge", which is descriptive of the era. Inside pages have illustrations relate... See More
Decoration Day... Captain Crook and Apache scouts...
Item #704888
June 02, 1883
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, June 2, 1883 (see note below)
* Decoration Day (Memorial Day) themed prints
* Apache Indians... General Crook
The front cover and pg. 8 (paginated pg. 236) both have Decoration Day-themed illustrations. An inside page has seated portraits of Gen. Crooks & his Apache scout. Another shows a group portrait of Crook's cavalrymen & Apache scouts. A... See More
1973 David Bowie & Neil Young concert advertisements...
Item #704879
January 18, 1973
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Jan. 18, 1973
* David Bowie - English singer songwriter musician
* Neil Young - Canadian American singer songwriter
* Radio City Music Hall & Madison Square Garden
* Manhattan concert performance advertisements
Page 46 has a 6 1/2 x 5 inch ad for a "David Bowie & the spiders from mars" concert at Radio City Music ... See More
Scarce French-English newspaper from Louisiana...
Item #704877
July 16, 1870
LE LOUISIANAIS, Convent, Louisiana, July 16, 1870
* Very rare publication from the deep South
A scarce title which existed from 1865 thru 1883, but of which very few issues surface. It is a single sheet newspaper with the front entirely in French while the reverse is in English save for the advertisements, most being in French.
Folio size, wide margins, nice condition.... See More
A pro-South newspaper from the North...
Item #704865
December 03, 1862
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 3, 1862 This was an anti-war newspaper that insisted slavery should not be abolished, so consequently much content has an anti-North bias.
Among the articles: "Our War a Party War" "The Horror In Missouri" "President's Message---Synopsis"; a letter to Lt. General Holmes signed in type: Jefferson Davis; "The Negro Que
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Death of the Massachusetts governor...
Item #704862
December 23, 1808
UNITED STATES' GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, Philadelphia, Dec. 23, 1808
* Governor James Sullivan death
Page 3 has: "Death Of Governour Sullivan" with the report from Boston noting: "His excellency Governour Sullivan died this morning at his mansion-house in Summer St. All the bells in the town wee tolled for half an hour. This is the fourth Executive Officer who has di... See More
Early newspaper from Long Island...
Item #704859
April 11, 1840
THE CORRECTOR, Sag Harbor, Long Island, New York, April 11, 1840
* Rare high class community
* Pre Civil War era publication
An early newspaper from this once-famous whaling town near the eastern end of Long Island, now more famous as a playground for the rich & famous who frequent the neighboring Hamptons.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, various foxing throughout, so... See More
The Forest Hills disaster (Bussey Bridge train calamity)...
Item #704858
March 26, 1887
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, March 26, 1887 The front page has a dramatic illustration of the train wreck on the Bussey Bridge in the Roslindale section of Boston (near Forest Hills). The inside page (paginated #88) has several related illustrations.
Additional prints within the issue include a full-page on the fire and resulting destruction of The Richmond Hotel and St. ... See More
"The Great Die Up" (mid-west floods of 1887)... a Séance print...
Item #704857
April 02, 1887
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, April 2, 1887 The front page has a large print: "DAKOTA - THE FLOODS OF THE UPPER MISSOUI - SETTLERS IN THE RIVER BOTTOMS, NEAR BISMARCK...", with additional related images on the inside. The flooding was largely the result of the massive blizzard of 1887 which struck and forever altered the American Frontier. It is commonly referred to as&n... See More
Death of Brigham Young, and three more Mormon reports...
Item #704856
September 06, 1877
AMERICAN SOCIALIST, Oneida, New York, Sept. 6, 1877
* Brigham Young death
* Mormons - Mormonism
Page 7 under "Items Of News" has 4 Mormon items, one noting: "Brigham Young died on the 29th ult. after a brief attack of cholera morbus & inflammation of the bowels. He was buried on Sunday, the 2d."
Another has: "Brigham Young discouraged free schools, but
... See More
* Brigham Young death
* Mormons - Mormonism
Page 7 under "Items Of News" has 4 Mormon items, one noting: "Brigham Young died on the 29th ult. after a brief attack of cholera morbus & inflammation of the bowels. He was buried on Sunday, the 2d."
Another has: "Brigham Young discouraged free schools, but
Abe Lincoln on creating his Cabinet...
Item #704846
January 06, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 6, 1861
* President-elect Abraham Lincoln
* Creating his cabinet at Springfield
The front page has some reports concerning the troubles in the South which would soon lead to the Civil War.
Page 5 has two-thirds of a column headed: "THE LINCOLN REGIME--News from the Republican Mecca" datelined from Springfield, Illinois. This lengthy article deals with ... See More
Latest war reports... Sufferings of the "colored people"...
Item #704845
August 07, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Aug. 7, 1863
* Sufferings of the colored people
* General Joseph E. Johnston
* Enterprise, Mississippi
* Guerrilla leader John S. Mosby
Front page column heads on the Civil War include: "Johnston's Army at Enterprise" "Retreat * Scattering of Rebel Forces" "The Situation at Vicksburg" "Preparations for the Fall Campaign"... See More
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