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Item #152001SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 21, 1877 This issue has front page illustration of the: "TORPEDO EXPERIMENTS AT CHERBOURG, FRANCE". This illustration also has related text as well. This issue is 16 pages and in nice condition. -
Item #151999SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, February 27, 1897 This issue has much invention news and illustrations including inside page illustration(s) headed: "REMOVING SNOW FROM STREETS BY THE PROCESS OF MELTING". These illustration(s) also have related text as well. This issue is 16 pages and in nice condition. -
Item #151994SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 17, 1875 This issue has front page illustration(s) headed: "GARD'S BRICK MACHINE AND TRANSPORTING APPARATUS". This illustration(s) also has related text as well. This issue is 16 pages and in nice condition. -
Item #151991SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 21, 1882 This issue has much invention news and illustrations including front page illustration(s) headed: "THE MANUFACTURE OF HEMLOCK SOLE LEATHER - BRUNSWICK TANNERY OF HOYT BROTHER, NEW YORK". These illustration(s) also have... Read full description -
Item #151963NEW-YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, May 4, 1867 "Lectures and Amusements" on pg. 7 includes a notice for Mark Twain at the Cooper Institute where he was to deliver a "serio-humerous lecture" about the Sandwich Islands. Early for Mark Twain! A few traces of foxing, otherwise in very good condition. -
Item #151960THE SUN, N.Y., Oct. 10, 1879 Lengthy pg. 3 report: "Peter M' Manus Hanged" "The Twentieth Molly Maguire To Meet Death On The Gibbet" "And Only One More of the Gang Now Under Indictment" & more. List of all the Mollies who were executed included in the report. Good condition. -
Item #151957THE CLEVELAND LEADER newsppaer from Ohio, dated May 14, 1883. See the photo below for the one column front page heads (near the bottom of the page) concerning troubles with "The Apaches". This article takes about 5 column inches. You get the complete 8 page issue which is in nice... Read full description -
Item #151949THE MARIE BURROUGHS ART PORTFOLIO OF STAGE CELEBRITIES Part 3, dated March 3, 1894, which contains nice photos and short bios of various stage celebrities, including Edwin Booth and the famed Lily Langtry, as seen in the photos below. Still has original wrappers and in very nice, clean... Read full description -
Item #151947SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 1, 1897 This issue has inside page illustration(s) headed: "RIBBON PHOTOGRAPHY - A NEW CAMERA". This illustration(s) also has related text as well. This issue is 16 pages and in nice condition. -
Item #151903THE PRESS, Phila., July 27, 1888 One column heads on the ftpg: "The Last 'White Cap' Visit" "Southern Indiana's Local Regulators Caught in an Ambush" "Three of Them Shot On The Road After Brutally Whipping Two Women" "They are Ambushed by Three Farmers and Routed." Some details about this... Read full description -
Item #151890SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Oct. 13, 1888 See the photo below for the interesting illustration of "A Pocket Camera" with a nice article similarly headed. There is also another illustration on this page: "Interior Of Pocket Camera". You get the complete 16 page issue which is in nice condition. -
Item #151870THE LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE from Leominster, Massachusetts and dated: January 26, 1889. This newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper used during this time in history. This 4 page issue contains news of the day and several interesting advertisements that shows... Read full description -
Item #151857THE DAILY DENVER TIMES, Aug. 15, 1881 A pg. 2 article gives details about "William H. Vanderbilt", the son of Commodore Vanderbilt. Includes an illustration of Wm. Vanderbilt. Light staining does not affect this report. -
Item #151853CALIFORNIA SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, San Francisco, Jan. 7, 1882 The ftpg. has: "Base-Ball" "Renos vs. Californias". In the summary it mentions that Johnny Ward, "famous pitcher of the Providence Club", umpired the game and that he would pitch for the Californias the next day. Includes the box... Read full description -
Item #151839DESERET WEEKLY magazine dated 1893-1895. A great item still with the original tan outer wrappers. See the photo below for the very decorative & large front page illustration, which shows settlers travelling, the Mormon temple, an early train, etc. Complete in 16 pages, measures about 8 by 12 inches, some very light dirtiness,... Read full description -
Item #151821THE SCRANTON REPUBLICAN newspaper from Penna. dated Oct. 27, 1888. See the photo below for the nice front page report headed: "The World's Series" "St. Louis Browns Dfeats New York 14 to 11", with the box score. This report is near the middle of the front page. Nice, early report of a "world series", before the modern era. YOu get the... Read full description -
Item #151795WORCESTER DAILY TRANSCRIPT, Massachusetts, Aug., 1865 Nice pg. 3 ad gives details about a "Grand Balloon Ascension" performed by Seaver & Starkweather of Boston. Generally very good condition. -
Item #151768THE LASSEN ADVOCATE, Susanville, California, Lassen County, April 2, 1891 This 4 page issue has various news of the day, including a wealth of ads--many of which are illustrated. A quite rare title from this northern California town. There are various tears at the margin, some into... Read full description -
Item #151746WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Mass., July 15, 1876 A page 2 report headed "From The Indian Country" talks about negotiations between Gen. Crook's staff and the Utes, the enemies of the Sioux. A bit of light foxing on the first leaf. Good shape. -
Item #151739SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 12, 1887 This 16 page illustrated magazine is in nice condition and contains front page illustrated scenes of the College of New York City. This issue also contains other illustrations throughout. -
Item #151734THE SCRANTON REPUBLICAN newspaper from Penna. dated Aug. 2, 1881. See the photo below for the nice back page, illustrated advertisement for "Wyoming Seminary and Commercial College" with two scenes of the buildings, and with text as well. Interesting and quite early! You get the... Read full description -
Item #151702PETALUMA EVENING ARGUS, Petaluma, California, July 28, 1873 Has various news reports and many ads and notices. Two small tears at the spine, otherwise in very good condition. -
Item #151685THE CINCINNATI DAILY GAZETTE, April 5, 1876 The ftpg. has: BASE BALL" "Leading Clubs of the United States" "Athletic, Of Philadelphia". Gives profiles of the key position players, including Al Reach and Ned Cuthbert. A bit of foxing in the last column, not affecting this report. -
Item #151676THE CLEVELAND LEADER, March 2, 1877 Ftpg. report: "Confessions Of Murder" "Sensation Among The Molly Maguires". Says Ed Kelly confessed to the murder of John Jones, and did so rather than be accused of cowardice by Hibernian members (for not committing the murder). Good condition. -
Item #151671DAILY CHRONICLE, Allentown, Pa., Aug. 6, 1874 An interesting ftpg. report about "Gypsy Life In America" takes two columns. Includes some talk about fortune telling. Rejoined at the spine. -
Item #151669NEW-YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Jan. 5, 1875 The ftpg. has: "Inauguration Of Governor Tilden" "The Ceremony Simple and Impressive--Scene In The Assembly Chamber--Speeches Of The Two Governors--The New Oath Administered". Light fold foxing, uncut. -
Item #151664DAILY CHRONICLE, Allentown, Pa., June 13, 1874 "Atlantic City" on the ftpg. is an informative editorial that discusses the progress that has occurred in this "celebrated watering-place" since it closed the previous season. Rejoined at the spine, small archival mend at the bottom, otherwise... Read full description -
Item #151646STOCKTON DAILY INDEPENDENT, Stockton, California, Aug. 30, 1880 Has news of the day and many ads. Generally nice condition. -
Item #151644WATCHMAN & REFLECTOR, Boston, Feb. 18, 1869 Mostly religious-related content. Non-religious content on the bkpg., plus various ads. Rejoined at the spine, otherwise good. -
Item #151624THE CUBA PATRIOT, Cuba, N.Y., June 28, 1888 Nice, one column heads on the ftpg: "HARRISON AND MORTON" "A Winning Ticket" "Indiana and New York Linked in the Ticket for Victory" "Wildest Enthusiasm All Over The Country", and just below these heads is an endorsement for the Harrison-Morton... Read full description -
Item #151623THE NEW-YORK TIMES, June 26, 1868 Ftpg. heads: "Washington" "The President's Message Vetoing the Southern States Bill" "The Bill Passed Over the Veto by Both Houses". Among the legislative business listed in the text is word that: "The Senate then passed the Omnibus bill over the President's veto by a vote of 35... Read full description -
Item #151618ALLEGANY COUNTY REPORTER newspaper from Wellsville, N.Y., dated July 7, 1892. See the photo below for the front page, one column article headed: "THE MILL WORKERS" "Come Off Victorious at Homestead, Pa." and the article includes an illus. of Andrew Carnegie as well. The text takes just... Read full description -
Item #151616ALLEGANY COUNTY REPORTER newspaper from Wellsville, New York, dated Jan. 12, 1893. See the photo below for the beginning of an article which is on the front page and is headed: "The Cherokee Strip" with talk of purchasing it, which would eventually become the state of Oklahoma. This... Read full description -
Item #151615ARIZONA GAZETTE, Phoenix, Arizona, 1887
This is an extremely early and uncommon newspaper from Arizona Territory (it wasn't a state until 1912!) Filled with various news of the day both local and national, and a wealth of ads--most very "Western" looking and many illustrated. In uncommonly nice condition, and complete in 4 pages. A very... Read full description -
Item #151609THE NEW-YORK TIMES, Mar. 4, 1866 Under "Amusements" on pg. 7 has a listing for the "Winter Garden" presenting "Edwin Booth in his great role of Armand Jean Du Plessius, Cardinal Duke De Richelieu in Sir Bulwer Lytton's play of Richelieu" and in a Special "Grand Hamlet Matinee": "Mr. Edwin... Read full description -
Item #151598NEW-YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, Aug. 23, 1865 Ftpg. heads: "Jeff. Davis" "Statements Of His Counsel" "Nothing Known as to the Trial" & "The Trial Of Wirz" "Motion To Quash The Charges Denied" "The Prisoner Pleads 'Not Guilty' "... Read full description -
Item #151593CLEVELAND DAILY HERALD, Sept. 18, 1877 Ftpg. heads include: "Nez Perces" "Surrounded by Colonel Sturgis Assisted By Howard and Merritt" "The Crow Indians Prove Loyal to the United States." Good condition. -
Item #151587SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, Feb. 19, 1876 Nice ftpg. illustration of the "Woman's Pavilion" at the Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia takes nearly half a page. Nice condition. -
Item #151569SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Oct. 24, 1891 The ftpg. has six illustrations: "Transportation Of Grain In The United States--The Armour Elevator" in Chicago. Good condition. -
Item #151566CLEVELAND LEADER newspaper dated Feb. 22, 1877. See the photo below for the two illustrated Optician ads which appear on page 7 of this 8 page issue, both of which are illustrated. You get the complete issue in nice condition. -
Item #151560THE ERIE GAZETTE, Pennsylvania, September 3, 1868 This newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rags when making newsprint at that time.
This 4 page issue contains various news of the day and several interesting advertisements giving a glimpse as to what life... Read full description -
Item #151545SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Sept. 26, 1891 The ftpg. has six illus. of: "The Great Railway Tunnel Under The St. Clair River, Between The United States And Canada." More inside. Good condition. -
Item #151527THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, July 15, 1878 Ftpg. heads include: "Indians On The Rampage" "Murder And Arson" "Three Miners Killed and a Station Burned by Retreating Redskins--Howard Follows the Fleeing Savages--Two Lodges of Cheyennes on the War Path" & more. Browned a bit at the edges. -
Item #151525THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, August, September, 1874 See the inset for the nice, nearly half column ad for "P. T Barnum's Great Roman Hippodrome" that includes a nice woodcut of Mr. Barnum. Ad appears on an inside page or the bkpg. Good shape.
PLEASE NOTE the photo is an example of what you will recieve. This issue will be different in date, but... Read full description -
Item #151509THE DAILY DENVER TIMES, Nov. 30, 1881 Ftpg. has: "Guiteau's Inspiration---He Details His Movements and Describes His Feelings Prior to the Assassination." A pg. 2 woodcut measuring 4 1/2 by 4 1/4 inches shows: "Mrs. Scoville, Guiteau's Brother, Guiteau, Mr. Scoville" with the caption reading: "Guiteau in Court---'I am my own Counsel.' " Light, but... Read full description -
Item #151459ROCHESTER DEMOCRAT AND CHRONICLE, Aug. 3, 1872 An uncommon title with news of the day, topical reports and ads. A few traces of foxing, otherwise in good condition. -
Item #151454THE DAILY GRAPHIC illustrated newsppaer dated Feb. 8, 1878. See the photo below for the nice full page print captioned: "Constantinople From Galata--View Showing the Golden Horn and the Bridge. This print measures about 12 by 18 1/2 inches and is in very nice condition. Other leaves in... Read full description -
Item #151443CLEVELAND WEEKLY HERALD, Dec. 2, 1876 The bkpg. has a bold, fullpg. ad for "The Herald". Pg. 9 has a calendar, taking more than a halfpg., for the upcoming year of 1877. Good condition. -
Item #151435NEW YORK TIMES newspaper dated May 2, 1867. See the photo below for the interesting advertisement which appears on page 7 of this issue, promoting "Griffin & Christy's Minstrels", with a few particulars. You get the complete 8 page issue in nice condition. -
Item #151425LESLIE'S TAG FUR TAG, N.Y., May 5, 1873 An illustrated tabloid-type paper totally in the German language. Many edge tears, some into text with loss. Uncommon.
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