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Whaling on the Long Island coast...
Item #222791
January 09, 1886
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 9, 1886
* Predecessor of the dump truck
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* Predecessor of the dump truck
* Whaling on the Long Island coast
This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations, accompanied by text, of the latest inventions of the day including: "Whales Recently Taken Near Long Island", "A New Steam Carriage", "Insect Destroyer", and &quo
This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations, accompanied by text, of the latest inventions of the day including: "Whales Recently Taken Near Long Island", "A New Steam Carriage", "Insect Destroyer", and &quo
Shipping Chart in 1815...
Item #222745
February 04, 1815
NEW-YORK EVENING POST, Feb. 4, 1815.
* Chart for various shipping weights
* Early 19th century original
Page 2 has an Abstract of the Tonnage of the Shipping of the several Districts of the United States issued by the Registers Office of the Treasury Department. Abstract measures 9 by 7 1/4 inches.
News of the day includes with advertsiemetns throughout this 4 page issu
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* Chart for various shipping weights
* Early 19th century original
Page 2 has an Abstract of the Tonnage of the Shipping of the several Districts of the United States issued by the Registers Office of the Treasury Department. Abstract measures 9 by 7 1/4 inches.
News of the day includes with advertsiemetns throughout this 4 page issu
Child's 1890 Newspaper...
Item #222726
September 01, 1890
THE YOUTHS WORLD, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Sept., 1890.
* Uncommon title
* Illustrations
Has literary content for young people and a few related illustrations. Printed by the American Sunday-School Union.
Has an ornate masthead. Fold wear on the front page, a few small holes and tears in the text, a few margin tears, some creasing.
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* Uncommon title
* Illustrations
Has literary content for young people and a few related illustrations. Printed by the American Sunday-School Union.
Has an ornate masthead. Fold wear on the front page, a few small holes and tears in the text, a few margin tears, some creasing.
Seated Liberty Dollar in 1842....
Item #222723
May 21, 1842
DOLLAR WEEKLY, N.Y., May 21, 1842.
* Seated Liberty Dollar masthead
Has an engraving of a dollar coin in the masthead, the cost of a yearly subscription. The front page has a 3 by 3 1/4 inch engraving: Meeting Of The Antipodes and a humorous caption.
Has two other engravings inside. Seveal topical reports throughout. A volume I issue (number 26). Some minor tears in the oute
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* Seated Liberty Dollar masthead
Has an engraving of a dollar coin in the masthead, the cost of a yearly subscription. The front page has a 3 by 3 1/4 inch engraving: Meeting Of The Antipodes and a humorous caption.
Has two other engravings inside. Seveal topical reports throughout. A volume I issue (number 26). Some minor tears in the oute
God's hand of judgement?
Item #222711
October 17, 1818
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 17, 1818.
* Early 18th century view of breaking the Sabbath...
A front page report from Buffalo says that a sailboat returning from a party of pleasure overturned Sunday and a young man drowned, although his four companions survived. Concludes by stating: "An extraordinary fatality appears to attend Sabbath-breakers." A pg. 2 item says:
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* Early 18th century view of breaking the Sabbath...
A front page report from Buffalo says that a sailboat returning from a party of pleasure overturned Sunday and a young man drowned, although his four companions survived. Concludes by stating: "An extraordinary fatality appears to attend Sabbath-breakers." A pg. 2 item says:
Optical lantern & electric lamp...
Item #222671
January 20, 1894
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Jan. 20, 1894 Ftpg. has three illus: "New Optical Lantern And Electric Lamp", the device, according to the article inside, could be used in photo-lithography and copying, micro photography, for theatrical effects & any application where artificial light was desired. Article includes an illus. of a "Dissolving View Lantern".
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An unused document from the mid-1800's...
Item #222605
January 01, 1854
An interesting "Quite-Claim" document, printed but never used so not dated on the front save for the printed portions as seen in the photos below, although curiously there is a date on the reverse of 1854. Measures about 8 1/2 by 14 inches, very nice condition.
Explosion on the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad...
Item #222559
January 17, 1891
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 17, 1891
* New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
* New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
* Photography
This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day with accompanying text which include: "Explosion of a Locomotive on the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad", "Portable Foot Bridge",
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Adams' blinders for bridles...
Item #222504
September 17, 1887
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, September 17, 1887
* Adams' blinders for horse bridles
* Adams' blinders for horse bridles
* A Ceylon surf boat
This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day with accompanying text which include: Illustrations of the new American War Ship Chicago", "Adams' Blinder Attachment for Bridles", "H. B. Wil
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Scarce Woman's title for 1807...
Item #222492
October 10, 1807
THE LADYS MISCELLANY, N.Y., Oct. 10, 1807.
* scarce woman's newspaper
An uncommon title containing topical reports and literary-related content, apparently for women. Quarto-size, 8 pages., has lite staining in the lower and right margins extending into some text, otherwise good. 8 pages.
* scarce woman's newspaper
An uncommon title containing topical reports and literary-related content, apparently for women. Quarto-size, 8 pages., has lite staining in the lower and right margins extending into some text, otherwise good. 8 pages.
Ship Constitution in 1832....
Item #222483
November 13, 1832
EVENING POST, N.Y., Nov. 13, 1832 Page 2 report:
* Launch.--The ship Constitution, under the command of Josiah Wilson, will be launched to-morrow, 14th inst. at half past one oclock P. M. from the yard of her builders, Smith, Demon & Cornstock. Other news of the day includes: "Artic Land Expedition" "Fire" and more. 4 pages in good condition. Some foxing in the upper half.
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* Launch.--The ship Constitution, under the command of Josiah Wilson, will be launched to-morrow, 14th inst. at half past one oclock P. M. from the yard of her builders, Smith, Demon & Cornstock. Other news of the day includes: "Artic Land Expedition" "Fire" and more. 4 pages in good condition. Some foxing in the upper half.
Electro-dynamic fields...
Item #222478
April 28, 1888
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, April 28, 1888
* Electro-Dynamic Fields
This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations, most of which pertain to the latest inventions of the day, with accompanying text including: "The Crown Prince of Germany - Prince William and His Son", "m Estrande's High Speed Locomotive",
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4th of July Fireworks...
Item #222463
July 10, 1855
NEW YORK HERALD, July 10, 1855.
* 4th of July Fireworks Display
Front page report: "The Fourth Of July Fireworks Grand Exhibition in the City Parks--Immense Concourse of People--Fun and Frolic in the Crowd--An Alarm of Real Fire, and General Excitement--Glorious Wind Up, and a Good Deal of Smoke." Has the Order Of Arrangement and detailed description of the fireworks.
* 4th of July Fireworks Display
Front page report: "The Fourth Of July Fireworks Grand Exhibition in the City Parks--Immense Concourse of People--Fun and Frolic in the Crowd--An Alarm of Real Fire, and General Excitement--Glorious Wind Up, and a Good Deal of Smoke." Has the Order Of Arrangement and detailed description of the fireworks.
Santa Anna - James Cooper in 1829....
Item #222447
September 19, 1829
COLUMBIA CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 19, 1829.
* Santa Anna
* James F. Cooper
* Early 19th century original reading
On the front page at the bottom of the last column is a Proclamation by Santa Anna to the Mexican Troops concerning the invasion of the Spanish. Concludes on pg. 2 urging ...Independence or Death..., signed in type: Santa Anna.
Another report says: Mr. Coopers new
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* Santa Anna
* James F. Cooper
* Early 19th century original reading
On the front page at the bottom of the last column is a Proclamation by Santa Anna to the Mexican Troops concerning the invasion of the Spanish. Concludes on pg. 2 urging ...Independence or Death..., signed in type: Santa Anna.
Another report says: Mr. Coopers new
P.T. Barnum's Baby Show in 1855....
Item #222413
June 08, 1855
NEW YORK HERALD, June 8, 1855
* P. T. Barnum baby show
* Pre civil war era
Front page has: Barnum's Baby Show Third Day--Another Day--Statistics of the Show--Barnum Excited--A Full House Again--Who Pinches the Babies?--The Prize Children Shown Up & more. Other news of the day includes: "Marine Affairs" "Cricket" "Police Intelligence"
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* P. T. Barnum baby show
* Pre civil war era
Front page has: Barnum's Baby Show Third Day--Another Day--Statistics of the Show--Barnum Excited--A Full House Again--Who Pinches the Babies?--The Prize Children Shown Up & more. Other news of the day includes: "Marine Affairs" "Cricket" "Police Intelligence"
Giant Mudslide in 1804....
Item #222408
July 12, 1804
BOSTON GAZETTE, July 12, 1804
* Virginia mudslide disaster
* Early 19th century original reading
Page 2 has an interesting letter from Winchester, Virginia, that says:
* ...a mountain, 15 or 20 miles from that place, had recently burst; and area of 15 or 20 acres of earth fell into the adjacent valley...the force of violence being such as to have crushed and destroy
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* Virginia mudslide disaster
* Early 19th century original reading
Page 2 has an interesting letter from Winchester, Virginia, that says:
* ...a mountain, 15 or 20 miles from that place, had recently burst; and area of 15 or 20 acres of earth fell into the adjacent valley...the force of violence being such as to have crushed and destroy
Farm Illustrations...
Item #222404
September 18, 1886
This single-sheet from the Supplement to the Illustrated London News, dated September 18, 1886, consists of two illustrations depicting a farm scene. One reads: "A Startling Effect in Oak Frame." and the other: "Familiarity Breeds Contempt." Printed in full color, the artist of both is unknown.
Birmingham, Alabama - A Pig-Iron Furnace...
Item #222402
March 26, 1887
This double-page centerfold, which forms the supplement to the March 26, 1887 issue of Harper's Weekly, was drawn by Charles Graham and is titled: "The Great Industry of Birmingham, Alabama - A Pig-Iron Furnace." Although only the supplement is present, there are a total of three additional illustrations on the front/back of each page.
Sport in North Devon...
Item #222401
September 08, 1883
This double page centerfold, which consists of several individual illustrations joined together, is drawn by S. Berkley, and titled: "Sport in North Devon: Trout-Fishing and Otter-Hunting." Although from the September 8, 1883 issue of the Illustrated London News only this illustration is present.
John Philip Sousa as Conductor....
Item #222399
April 10, 1891
CLEVELAND LEADER AND MORNING HERALD, April 10, 1891.
* Composer John Philip Sousa
* Military Conductor
Back page has an advertisement for: "The United States Marine Band Of Washington, D.C." Lists John Philip Sousa as the conductor, and says he will be assisted by Maria Decca, Prima Donna Soprano from her Majesty's Opera in England, at two performances at Music Hall. The
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* Composer John Philip Sousa
* Military Conductor
Back page has an advertisement for: "The United States Marine Band Of Washington, D.C." Lists John Philip Sousa as the conductor, and says he will be assisted by Maria Decca, Prima Donna Soprano from her Majesty's Opera in England, at two performances at Music Hall. The
Masonic in 1802...
Item #222380
October 20, 1802
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, dated Oct. 20, 1802.
* Masons - Masonic
* Early 19th century original reading
A page 2 report from New-York states in part:
* ...yesterday morning, the most worshipful master, attended by the officers of the grand lodge...laid the foundation stone of a Masonic Hall. This building is to be situated in Frankfort-street, near the Park; and when
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* Masons - Masonic
* Early 19th century original reading
A page 2 report from New-York states in part:
* ...yesterday morning, the most worshipful master, attended by the officers of the grand lodge...laid the foundation stone of a Masonic Hall. This building is to be situated in Frankfort-street, near the Park; and when
Grover Cleveland nomination in 1884...
Item #222367
August 09, 1884
LESLIES ILLUSTRATED, N.Y., Aug. 9, 1884.
* Grover Cleveland
* President Nomination
* Illustrated
The front page has a illustration: New York--Governor Cleveland Formally Notified, At The Executive Mansion In Albany, July 29th, Of His Nomination For The Presidency. Also an inset of the Official Communication. Inside has a portrait of: Constance Lloyd, The Bride Of Oscar Wilde. Other p
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* Grover Cleveland
* President Nomination
* Illustrated
The front page has a illustration: New York--Governor Cleveland Formally Notified, At The Executive Mansion In Albany, July 29th, Of His Nomination For The Presidency. Also an inset of the Official Communication. Inside has a portrait of: Constance Lloyd, The Bride Of Oscar Wilde. Other p
Texas to be a State?
Item #222281
July 05, 1833
EVENING POST, N.Y., July 5, 1833.
* Texas to be a State ?
* Santa Anna
* Quapaw Indians
A page 2 report from Texas states in part that "...one of the Commissioners had returned from the city of Mexico, with the most friendly assurances from President Santa Anna, that Texas will become a State of the Union.... ".
Also has a detailed letter from the Sub-Agent for t
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* Texas to be a State ?
* Santa Anna
* Quapaw Indians
A page 2 report from Texas states in part that "...one of the Commissioners had returned from the city of Mexico, with the most friendly assurances from President Santa Anna, that Texas will become a State of the Union.... ".
Also has a detailed letter from the Sub-Agent for t
Eagle shot and killed in 1826....
Item #222277
March 24, 1826
BOSTON RECORDER AND TELEGRAPH, March 24, 1826
* Large Golden Eagle shot
* Early 19th century original reading
Page 3 has a report stating that a Golden Eagle was shot at Corton Point, N.Y. Says the eagle was a yearling, & measured 7 feet 8 inches across the wings, 3 feet from his beak to feet, and that his beak was 3 inches long and 5/8 inches in circumference. Other ne
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* Large Golden Eagle shot
* Early 19th century original reading
Page 3 has a report stating that a Golden Eagle was shot at Corton Point, N.Y. Says the eagle was a yearling, & measured 7 feet 8 inches across the wings, 3 feet from his beak to feet, and that his beak was 3 inches long and 5/8 inches in circumference. Other ne
John Tyler Resigns from Senate...
Item #222240
March 03, 1836
NEW YORK TIMES, March 3, 1836.
* John Tyler Resigns
* Congress - Senate
On the front page under Resignation Of Mr. Tyler is John Tylers letter of resignation that was laid before the Senate, signed in type: John Tyler.
* John Tyler Resigns
* Congress - Senate
On the front page under Resignation Of Mr. Tyler is John Tylers letter of resignation that was laid before the Senate, signed in type: John Tyler.
Other news of the day with several advertisements throughout.
Treasury Department in 1869....
Item #222132
July 01, 1869
NEW-YORK TIMES, July 1, 1869.
* National Currency
* George S. Boutwell
* Treasury Department
Front page has:
* The National Currency Its Redemption--New Regulations of the Treasury Department. Takes almost 1 1/2 columns, signed in type by Geo. S. Boutwell, Secretary of the Treasury.
Other news of the day includes: "Board Of Health" "Gettysburg" "Yaloe College and much
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* National Currency
* George S. Boutwell
* Treasury Department
Front page has:
* The National Currency Its Redemption--New Regulations of the Treasury Department. Takes almost 1 1/2 columns, signed in type by Geo. S. Boutwell, Secretary of the Treasury.
Other news of the day includes: "Board Of Health" "Gettysburg" "Yaloe College and much
1854 Montpelier Vermont...
Item #222101
November 02, 1854
WALTONS DAILY JOURNAL, Montpelier, Vt., November 2, 1854.
* 19th century Montpelier Vermont
Mostly advertisements, a few topical items and news from the state legislature. An uncommon title from the capital of Vermont. Small folio-size, 4 pages in nice condition
* 19th century Montpelier Vermont
Mostly advertisements, a few topical items and news from the state legislature. An uncommon title from the capital of Vermont. Small folio-size, 4 pages in nice condition
1868 Madison, Wisconsin...
Item #222086
December 12, 1868
WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL from Madison, Wisconsin and dated December 12, 1868.
* Early Madison Wisconsin
This 4 page newspaper is in good condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this time in history. This issue has news of the day and interesting advertisements which gives a good idea how life was back then.
Some of the news in this issue includes: "Lynch Law I
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* Early Madison Wisconsin
This 4 page newspaper is in good condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this time in history. This issue has news of the day and interesting advertisements which gives a good idea how life was back then.
Some of the news in this issue includes: "Lynch Law I
Watches made in 1833.....
Item #222081
January 08, 1833
EVENING POST, N.Y., Jan. 8, 1833.
* Swiss watches and more
* Early 19th century original reading
Page 2 has an item that says:
* It is estimated that 150,000 watches are annually made in France, and about 200,000 are finished only, the movements of which are made in Switzerland, chiefly of gold, and 350,000 clocks, in bronze, gilt, or alabaster cases.
Other news of the day in
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* Swiss watches and more
* Early 19th century original reading
Page 2 has an item that says:
* It is estimated that 150,000 watches are annually made in France, and about 200,000 are finished only, the movements of which are made in Switzerland, chiefly of gold, and 350,000 clocks, in bronze, gilt, or alabaster cases.
Other news of the day in
Manhattan vs. Harlem - Baseball in 1860...
Item #222045
August 31, 1860
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 31, 1860 This issue features the reviews of three Baseball games: Manhattan vs. Harlem, Eckford vs. Newburgh, and Brooklyn vs. New York. A box score for each event accompanies the text. Additional articles are printed on the inside and back pages as well, covering events of the time.
Complete in 8 pages, gene
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Complete in 8 pages, gene
Brooklyn vs. New York - Baseball in 1860...
Item #222042
August 21, 1860
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 21, 1860 This issue features the reviews of two games between Brooklyn and New York (Excelsior vs. Empire, and Mutual vs. Atlantic). A box score for each event accompanies the text. Additional articles are printed on the inside and back pages as well, covering events of the time.
Complete in 8 pages, gen
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Complete in 8 pages, gen
Early Astronomy in 1801.....
Item #222031
April 07, 1801
SALEM GAZETTE, Salem, Mass., April 7, 1801.
* Early Astronomer Dr. Herschell death
* Early 19th century Salem Massachusetts
Among the page 3 Deaths is one that reads: In England, Dr. Herschell, the celebrated astronomer, and discover of the new planet, Georgium Sidus. This planet is better known as Uranus. Other news of the day includes: "Destructive Floods" "Nothern Powers" a
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* Early Astronomer Dr. Herschell death
* Early 19th century Salem Massachusetts
Among the page 3 Deaths is one that reads: In England, Dr. Herschell, the celebrated astronomer, and discover of the new planet, Georgium Sidus. This planet is better known as Uranus. Other news of the day includes: "Destructive Floods" "Nothern Powers" a
Sag Harbor in 1844....
Item #222021
April 10, 1844
THE CORRECTOR, Sag-Harbor, (L.I.), N.Y., April 10, 1844.
* Uncommon Sag Harbor, Long Island title
A page 3 report says that ...a brutal outrage [was] committed on the body of a virtuous female... at Alleghany City near Pittsburgh, and that: The villain gagged her mouth and tied her hands, after which he accomplished his purpose. Being threatened with punishment, he married his vict
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* Uncommon Sag Harbor, Long Island title
A page 3 report says that ...a brutal outrage [was] committed on the body of a virtuous female... at Alleghany City near Pittsburgh, and that: The villain gagged her mouth and tied her hands, after which he accomplished his purpose. Being threatened with punishment, he married his vict
Columbia College in 1832....
Item #221964
April 28, 1832
NEW-YORK EVENING POST, April 28, 1832.
* Columbia College
* Early astromony
* Comet Biela
Page 2 testimony dated Columbia College, 27th April, 1832 describes a planetary apparatus invented by Dr. Kile to represent the Comet of Biela.
Other news of the day includes: "Case Of Gen. Houston" "New African Expedfition" and more. Several advertisements throughout. 4 pages
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* Columbia College
* Early astromony
* Comet Biela
Page 2 testimony dated Columbia College, 27th April, 1832 describes a planetary apparatus invented by Dr. Kile to represent the Comet of Biela.
Other news of the day includes: "Case Of Gen. Houston" "New African Expedfition" and more. Several advertisements throughout. 4 pages
Winslow Homer...
Item #221952
January 05, 1861
Harper's Weekly dated January 5, 1861. (print only)
This is a double-page print. The print contains the engraving "Seeing The Old Year out - Watch Night "by Winslow Homer.
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Item #221946
January 01, 1856
The Evansville Daily Journal dated circa 1856.
This is a multi-framed layout. This includes the title from the masthead of the newspaper; an article on the nomination of Millard Fillmore for president; two separate advertisement listings; plus the newspaper name and year from the volume binder.
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Druid's Circle found in 1832....
Item #221904
January 28, 1832
NEW-YORK EVENING POST, Jan. 28, 1832.
* Druidical circle
* Druid's Circle - Druid Stones
Page 2 has a report about the discovery of a Druidical circle near the village of Cloughton in England. Says the circle is about 12 yards in diameter ...having the altarstone remaining, and is in a direction bearing N.N.E. from the Wharton circle. Its site is in a vale, called Hulleys Slack..
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* Druidical circle
* Druid's Circle - Druid Stones
Page 2 has a report about the discovery of a Druidical circle near the village of Cloughton in England. Says the circle is about 12 yards in diameter ...having the altarstone remaining, and is in a direction bearing N.N.E. from the Wharton circle. Its site is in a vale, called Hulleys Slack..
John Quincy Adams....
Item #221799
August 08, 1842
NEW-YORK COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER, Aug. 18, 1842
* John Quincy Adams
* Veto message
The front page has: Mr. Adams's Report On The Veto Message, signed in type: John Quincy Adams, and by several others. Other news of the day includes: "A Tornado" "Naval Court Martial" "The Cunard Steamers" and more.
Some wear, fold creasing, small h
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* John Quincy Adams
* Veto message
The front page has: Mr. Adams's Report On The Veto Message, signed in type: John Quincy Adams, and by several others. Other news of the day includes: "A Tornado" "Naval Court Martial" "The Cunard Steamers" and more.
Some wear, fold creasing, small h
Death of Commodore John Rogers...
Item #221785
July 21, 1832
NEW-YORK EVENING POST, July 21, 1832
* Commodore George Washington Rodgers death & funeral
Page 2 has a report: "From La Plata--Death of Commodore Rogers". There is a second, more detailed report about the funeral of Commodore Rogers at Buenos Aires, which includes the Order Of The Procession and more. Some minor creasing here. Other news of the day incl
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* Commodore George Washington Rodgers death & funeral
Page 2 has a report: "From La Plata--Death of Commodore Rogers". There is a second, more detailed report about the funeral of Commodore Rogers at Buenos Aires, which includes the Order Of The Procession and more. Some minor creasing here. Other news of the day incl
Transylvania College Fire in 1829...
Item #221684
May 27, 1829
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 27, 1829.
* Old Morrison
* Transylvania College Fire
Page 2 has a report: Burning Of Transylvania--The beautiful College edifice, the principal building of Transylvania University, was burnt the 9th inst. Much more about the damage, losses and insurance coverage, plus mention that classes resumed in a makeshift manner ...at the usual hours on Monda
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* Old Morrison
* Transylvania College Fire
Page 2 has a report: Burning Of Transylvania--The beautiful College edifice, the principal building of Transylvania University, was burnt the 9th inst. Much more about the damage, losses and insurance coverage, plus mention that classes resumed in a makeshift manner ...at the usual hours on Monda
State House of Massachusetts....
Item #221681
June 19, 1856
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, June 19, 1856.
* Western cities described
* Pre civil war era
On the back page under The Great West is a lengthy extract from a lecture delivered by a gentleman from St. Louis to the State House of Massachusetts. Has many interesting facts and details about the cities and regions of the northwest, central west and far west. Good content! O
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* Western cities described
* Pre civil war era
On the back page under The Great West is a lengthy extract from a lecture delivered by a gentleman from St. Louis to the State House of Massachusetts. Has many interesting facts and details about the cities and regions of the northwest, central west and far west. Good content! O
Religion and Governement in 1855...
Item #221680
July 04, 1855
NEW YORK HERALD, July 4, 1855.
* Religion & government
* Know Nothing Party
Page 2 has a lengthy and compelling letter to the editor: Impossibility of Uniting Religion with Politics in this Country. Concerned the religious intolerance of the Know Nothing party. News of the day includes: "The Prohibitory Liquor Laws" "The War of the Railroads" "The Watering Places" and much mo
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* Religion & government
* Know Nothing Party
Page 2 has a lengthy and compelling letter to the editor: Impossibility of Uniting Religion with Politics in this Country. Concerned the religious intolerance of the Know Nothing party. News of the day includes: "The Prohibitory Liquor Laws" "The War of the Railroads" "The Watering Places" and much mo
Early hunting in 1858...
Item #221621
February 06, 1858
PORTERS SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, NY dated Feb. 6, 1858.
* Early sports related news
* Elk hunting
Front page has: Wild Sports In India, Elk Hunting In Ceylon. Second page has: My First Buck. Detailed summary and results of a cricket match under Cricket in San Francisco. Another pg. has: Life On The Plains which mentions in part: For nine days of our travel we passed
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* Early sports related news
* Elk hunting
Front page has: Wild Sports In India, Elk Hunting In Ceylon. Second page has: My First Buck. Detailed summary and results of a cricket match under Cricket in San Francisco. Another pg. has: Life On The Plains which mentions in part: For nine days of our travel we passed
1880 Polo, Illinois...
Item #221555
August 14, 1878
OGLE COUNTY PRESS from Polo, Illinois and dated August 14, 1878.
* Polo, Illinois
* Early Midwest
This 8 page newspaper is in good condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this time in history. This issue has news of the day and much more. Several interesting advertisements as well which gives a good idea how life was back then. A nice issue from early in the midwest.
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* Early Midwest
This 8 page newspaper is in good condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this time in history. This issue has news of the day and much more. Several interesting advertisements as well which gives a good idea how life was back then. A nice issue from early in the midwest.
1871 Rochester, New York...
Item #221553
November 28, 1871
ROCHESTER DEMOCRAT AND CHRONICLE, New York, November 28, 1871.
* Rochester, New York
This large sized 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. Some of the one column headlines include: "Concerning the Completion of the New Court House", "Suicide", "Connolly Still Under Arrest", and more. This newspaper measures 30 x 23
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* Rochester, New York
This large sized 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. Some of the one column headlines include: "Concerning the Completion of the New Court House", "Suicide", "Connolly Still Under Arrest", and more. This newspaper measures 30 x 23
The Red River War...
Item #221512
April 10, 1870
Here is a complete, genuine newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, dated April 10, 1870.
* The Red River War
* The Red River War
* The Piegan Massacre
This issue features many one column headlines covering events of the time including: "The Red River War", "The Piegan Massacre", and much more. Additional text is printed on the inside and back pages as well, covering events of the tim
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This issue features many one column headlines covering events of the time including: "The Red River War", "The Piegan Massacre", and much more. Additional text is printed on the inside and back pages as well, covering events of the tim
Lancaster Pennsylvania Amish Community...
Item #221434
October 29, 1866
LANCASTER INTELLIGENCER from Pennsylvania and dated October 29, 1866.
* Pennsylvania Amish Region
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and news of the day which includes: "The Late Colonel Dahlgren" "Shooting Affray at Westminster, Md." "The
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* Pennsylvania Amish Region
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and news of the day which includes: "The Late Colonel Dahlgren" "Shooting Affray at Westminster, Md." "The
Pneumatic Telegraph System...
Item #221332
February 14, 1885
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, February 14, 1885.
* Western Union
* Western Union
* Pneumatic Telegraph System
This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: Pneumatic System of the Western Union Telegraph Company - Tricycle - arial war vessel - Rail Mill engines - Aquatic velocipe
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Firefighting Print, 1899...
Item #221328
February 25, 1899
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York City, New York, February 25, 1899
* Early Firefighting Print
Full front page: The Blizzard Of 1899--Hard Work Of The Fire Department In Responding To The Frequent Alarms.--Drawn By T. De Thulstrup. Related article inside: The Recent Storm. Other photos and prints with text throughout.
* Early Firefighting Print
Full front page: The Blizzard Of 1899--Hard Work Of The Fire Department In Responding To The Frequent Alarms.--Drawn By T. De Thulstrup. Related article inside: The Recent Storm. Other photos and prints with text throughout.
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