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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.
The overall matted size approximately is 18.75 x 24 inches. The matting color is a medium shade of g... See More
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.
Horace Greeley goes west....
Item #221294
August 17, 1859
THE NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, August 17, 1859 Page 6 has: "An Overland Journey. XX. The Emigration". Initialed at the end: H.G. Takes a little more than two columns.
Horace Greeley, founder & editor of the New York Tribune, visited the Yosemite Valley in 1859 during his trip to the West. The series of 34 travelogue articles is significant as it was the first widely-distr
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Horace Greeley, founder & editor of the New York Tribune, visited the Yosemite Valley in 1859 during his trip to the West. The series of 34 travelogue articles is significant as it was the first widely-distr
Post Civil War Reconstruction in 1865....
Item #221249
November 02, 1865
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 2, 1865.
* Post civil war Reconstruction
Reconstruction The Progress Made in Restoring Arkansas, South Carolina and Georgia to the Union President Johnson Promises to Aid Arkansas in Resuming Her Old Place Repeal of the Ordinance of Secession by the Georgia Convention. Other news of the day includes: "Washington" "An Iron Clad Fleet to be immediately Equip
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* Post civil war Reconstruction
Reconstruction The Progress Made in Restoring Arkansas, South Carolina and Georgia to the Union President Johnson Promises to Aid Arkansas in Resuming Her Old Place Repeal of the Ordinance of Secession by the Georgia Convention. Other news of the day includes: "Washington" "An Iron Clad Fleet to be immediately Equip
Fraser River Gold Discoveries in 1858....
Item #221244
August 10, 1858
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 10, 1858.
* Fraser River
* Gold Discoveries
Pg. 8 has: "The Frazer River Movements in Minnesota", "Overland Communication with the Pacific", "The High Northern Route via the Red River of the North", "Lake Winnipeg and the Saskatchewan River", and "Very Interesting Geographical, Topographical, Geological, Commercial and Political Facts, Discoveries and St
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* Fraser River
* Gold Discoveries
Pg. 8 has: "The Frazer River Movements in Minnesota", "Overland Communication with the Pacific", "The High Northern Route via the Red River of the North", "Lake Winnipeg and the Saskatchewan River", and "Very Interesting Geographical, Topographical, Geological, Commercial and Political Facts, Discoveries and St
David Ricardo's Death....
Item #221241
December 01, 1823
NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT & STATE GAZETTE, Concord NH, December 1, 1823.
* Death of David Ricardo
This 4 page newspaper has one page under: "Deaths" is: "In England, David Ricardo, esq. a Member of the British Parliament, and one of the most profound financiers of the age. He was of the Jewish Religion; and while a barber, amassed a fortune of nearly five millions of d
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* Death of David Ricardo
This 4 page newspaper has one page under: "Deaths" is: "In England, David Ricardo, esq. a Member of the British Parliament, and one of the most profound financiers of the age. He was of the Jewish Religion; and while a barber, amassed a fortune of nearly five millions of d
St. Louis Missouri 1874 print...
Item #221231
January 14, 1871
EVERY SATURDAY, January 14, 1871 (centerfold only)
Here a a double page centerfold from the January 14, 1871 issue of Every Saturday. This print is titled: "View Of The Bridge Now Building Across The Mississippi At St. Louis". This print measures 20 x 15 inches. Print only !
Here a a double page centerfold from the January 14, 1871 issue of Every Saturday. This print is titled: "View Of The Bridge Now Building Across The Mississippi At St. Louis". This print measures 20 x 15 inches. Print only !
Skowhegan, Maine toll bridge receipt, 1835...
Item #221199
November 07, 1833
Here is a very early toll bridge receipt for the Skowhegan Bridge, dated at Bloomfield, (Maine), Nov. 7, 1833. The receipt is part-printed and reads: "For value received, I promise the Proprietors Of Skowhegan Bridge to pay them or order one dollar. If not paid by the last day of September next, interest after. And conform to their regulations." It is signed by Edmond Mirow with "his mark" whi... See More
The Question of Southern Slavery, 1858....
Item #221192
November 06, 1858
THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, NY, dated Nov. 6, 1858.
* Southern Slavery
* Southern Slavery
* Hon. James R. Hammond
The back page has: The Slavery Question In The South Comprehensive and Conservative View of the Field by a Southern Statesman The Northern Agitation Exhausting Itself--A Hopeful View of the Future Speech of Hon. James R. Hammond, Delivered at Barnwell Court House, October 28
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James Polk in 1847....
Item #221190
February 06, 1847
DAILY UNION, Washington, Feb. 6, 1847.
* James K. Polk treaty with Winnebago Indian Tribe
On the ftpg. under Official is the text of a treaty between the U.S. and the Winnebago tribe of Indians. Includes the names of the Indian leaders who signed the treaty with an x mark. Also signed by various officials and in type: James K. Polk. Other. Other news of the day includes: "Texas Ind
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* James K. Polk treaty with Winnebago Indian Tribe
On the ftpg. under Official is the text of a treaty between the U.S. and the Winnebago tribe of Indians. Includes the names of the Indian leaders who signed the treaty with an x mark. Also signed by various officials and in type: James K. Polk. Other. Other news of the day includes: "Texas Ind
Frederic Remington print...
Item #221104
January 01, 1880
Unknown Title, 1880. (print only)
PLEASE NOTE: The exact title of the issue and date is unknown. The is a Frederic Remington print entitled "The Ride Through the Wood with the Old Forester". The print size is approximately 5 x 3.75 inches and the overall matted size approximately is 9 x 7.75 inches. The matting color is a medium shade of green/grey color.... See More
Item #221099
April 27, 1827
Unknown Title dated April 27, 1827. (print only)
The is a advertisement print for the New-York Goose and Gridiron Refectory, No. 7 Park. The print size is approximately 2.5 x 2.75 inches and the overall matted size approximately is 6.5 x 6.75 inches. The matting color is a medium shade of green/grey color.
Barnum advertisement...
Item #221093
August 11, 1874
Boston Daily Advertiser, Boston, MA, August 11, 1874. (print only)
The is a advertisement print for Barnum In Boston! The print size is approximately 2.25 x 8 inches and the overall matted size approximately is 7.5 x 12.75 inches. The matting color is a medium shade of beige color.
Item #221092
January 08, 1825
Baltimore Patriot and Mercantile Advertiser, Baltimore, MD, January 8, 1825. (print only)
The is a advertisement print for a coach line and steam boat and also features the paper's masthead information. The print size is approximately 2.25 x 5.5 inches and the overall matted size approximately is 7.25 x 10.5 inches. The matting color is a medium shade of green/grey color.... See More
The Fifteenth Amendment...
Item #220991
April 08, 1870
Here is a complete, genuine newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, dated April 5, 1870.
* The Fifteenth Amendment
* The Fifteenth Amendment
* Horace Greeley
* The Cuban Insurrection
This issue features many one column headlines covering events of the time including: "The Fifteenth Amendment: Addresses of Horace Greeley", "Reported Collapse of the Cuban Insurrection", and much more. Additional
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* The Cuban Insurrection
This issue features many one column headlines covering events of the time including: "The Fifteenth Amendment: Addresses of Horace Greeley", "Reported Collapse of the Cuban Insurrection", and much more. Additional
The Fifteenth Amendment...
Item #220989
April 03, 1870
THE NEW YORK TIMES, dated April 3, 1870.
* The Fifteenth Amendment
* The Fifteenth Amendment
* Bibles in Schools
* Judaism
This issue features many one column headlines covering events of the time including: "The Fifteenth Amendment: A Day of Jubilee Proclaimed", "The Bible in the Schools", "Reformed Judaism", and much more. Additional text is printed on the inside and back pages
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* Judaism
This issue features many one column headlines covering events of the time including: "The Fifteenth Amendment: A Day of Jubilee Proclaimed", "The Bible in the Schools", "Reformed Judaism", and much more. Additional text is printed on the inside and back pages
The Fifteenth Amendment...
Item #220988
April 12, 1870
Here is a complete, genuine newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, dated April 12, 1870.
* Indian Raid in Nebraska
* Indian Raid in Nebraska
* The Fifteenth Amendment
This issue features many one column headlines covering events of the time including: "The Indians: A Raid in Nebraska", "The Fifteenth Amendment: Immense Ratification Meeting at the Brooklyn Academy of Music", and much more. Addit
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This issue features many one column headlines covering events of the time including: "The Indians: A Raid in Nebraska", "The Fifteenth Amendment: Immense Ratification Meeting at the Brooklyn Academy of Music", and much more. Addit
Battle with the Indians in the Wind River Valley...
Item #220987
April 15, 1870
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 15, 1870
* The Fifteenth Amendment
* The Fifteenth Amendment
* Indian Battle in the Wind River Valley
This issue features many one column headlines covering events of the time including: "The Indians: A Fight in the Wind River Valley", "The Fifteenth Amendment: A Gala Day Among the New Citizens", and much more. Additional text is printed
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This issue features many one column headlines covering events of the time including: "The Indians: A Fight in the Wind River Valley", "The Fifteenth Amendment: A Gala Day Among the New Citizens", and much more. Additional text is printed
The Crystal Palace of New York...
Item #220985
April 17, 1870
Here is a complete, genuine newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, dated April 17, 1870.
* The New York Crystal Palace
* The New York Crystal Palace
* Letter from an Indian Girl
* Napoleon
This issue features many one column headlines covering events of the time including: "A Crystal Palace for New-York", "An Indian Girl's Letter", "Napoleon to the people on the Significance of the Plebiscite", and much
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* Napoleon
This issue features many one column headlines covering events of the time including: "A Crystal Palace for New-York", "An Indian Girl's Letter", "Napoleon to the people on the Significance of the Plebiscite", and much
The Fifteenth Amendment...
Item #220984
April 18, 1870
Here is a complete, genuine newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, dated April 18, 1870.
* The Fifteenth Amendment
* The Fifteenth Amendment
* Indian Raid on the Union-Pacific
* The Ku Klux Klan of Alabama
This issue features many one column headlines covering events of the time including: "The Fifteenth Amendment...", "The Indians: The Raid on the Union Pacific Railroad", "Alabama KuKlux", and much
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* The Ku Klux Klan of Alabama
This issue features many one column headlines covering events of the time including: "The Fifteenth Amendment...", "The Indians: The Raid on the Union Pacific Railroad", "Alabama KuKlux", and much
Indian Raid...
Item #220982
April 22, 1870
Here is a complete, genuine newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, dated April 22, 1870.
* Base Ball
* Base Ball
* Union vs. Atlantic
* The Indians
This issue features many one column headlines including: "More About the Indians...Lynch Law", "Base-Ball: First Match-Game of the Season", and much more. Additional text is printed on the inside and back pages as well, covering
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* The Indians
This issue features many one column headlines including: "More About the Indians...Lynch Law", "Base-Ball: First Match-Game of the Season", and much more. Additional text is printed on the inside and back pages as well, covering
Sherman, Texas Tornado 1896...
Item #220974
May 18, 1896
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, NY, May 18, 1896.
* Sherman Texas Tornado Disaster
This 20+ page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "Relief Work In Texas", "Committees Caring For 700 Homeless--Injured People Dying at Sherman", "MORE DEADLY TORNADOES", "WESTERN TOWNS WIPED OUT". Other news and advertisements throughout. This issue ha
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* Sherman Texas Tornado Disaster
This 20+ page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "Relief Work In Texas", "Committees Caring For 700 Homeless--Injured People Dying at Sherman", "MORE DEADLY TORNADOES", "WESTERN TOWNS WIPED OUT". Other news and advertisements throughout. This issue ha
Item #220928
February 03, 1872
FRANK LESLIE'S dated February 3, 1872 (print only)
This is a single-page framed print. The print contains the engraving "Whisky on the Plains - a Party of Indians, Discovering that a Lot of Contraband Whisky is Being Destroyed by the Authorities, Endeavor to Save What They Can ".
The print size is approximately 10.25 x 15.25 inches and the overall matted size approximately is 1... See More
1890 Shasta, California...
Item #220781
April 19, 1890
THE WEEKLY SHASTA COURIER, Shasta, California April 19, 1890.
* Shasta, California
This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to 1900, here is an opportunity to get a issue from the old West back when cowboys, indians, saloons & gunfights were often seen on a regular basis. Ver
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* Shasta, California
This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to 1900, here is an opportunity to get a issue from the old West back when cowboys, indians, saloons & gunfights were often seen on a regular basis. Ver
Farming related newspaper....
Item #220711
October 07, 1865
THE BOSTON CULTIVATOR, Oct. 7, 1865.
* 1865 farming related periodical
Described in the masthead as: A Journal Devoted toAgriculture, Horticulture, Art, Science, Some Literature, Markets & Current News. Back page lecture by Henry Ward Beecher: On Hell & Future Punishment. Tabloid-size, 8 pages, good condition. Uncut.
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* 1865 farming related periodical
Described in the masthead as: A Journal Devoted toAgriculture, Horticulture, Art, Science, Some Literature, Markets & Current News. Back page lecture by Henry Ward Beecher: On Hell & Future Punishment. Tabloid-size, 8 pages, good condition. Uncut.
Jabez Spencer Balfour to be Extradicted...
Item #220526
August 20, 1894
THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Aug. 20, 1894.
* Jabez Spencer Balfour to be Extradited
The front page has a very brief yet significant report concerning one of the largest financial disasters in Britain, headed: "Jabez S. Balfour To Be Extradited" (see photos).
* Jabez Spencer Balfour to be Extradited
The front page has a very brief yet significant report concerning one of the largest financial disasters in Britain, headed: "Jabez S. Balfour To Be Extradited" (see photos).
Streetcar elevator in 1875...
Item #220489
February 27, 1875
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, February 27, 1875 This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions and/or prints: System of Railway Switches and Signals - Hudson River TunnelWater Injector & much more, with related text.
Passenger Locomotive in 1885.......
Item #220484
May 16, 1885
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 16, 1885.
Passenger Locomotive - New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions and/or prints: Standard Passenger Locomotive - Sash Cord Fastener - Carpet Stretcher - Railroad Grip - Gas Eng
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Passenger Locomotive - New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions and/or prints: Standard Passenger Locomotive - Sash Cord Fastener - Carpet Stretcher - Railroad Grip - Gas Eng
Oberon & Puck in 1835....
Item #220481
March 07, 1835
EVENING GAZETTE, Boston, March 7, 1835.
* Oberon - King of Fairies
* Oberon - King of Fairies
This title has an unusual masthead which features an engraving of Oberon, the king of the fairies, giving instructions to Puck, the mischievous fairy, both of whom are characters from Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream. Has general news and content with advertisements. Lite dampstaining in the upper left corner
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1807 Lady's title....
Item #220419
October 03, 1807
THE LADYS WEEKLY MISCELLANY, N.Y., October 3, 1807. Apparently for women as suggested by the title. Content includes a topical report about Seduction, plus Anecdotes Of Filial Reverence and Anecdotes Of Fashion. Other topics as well. An early and uncommon title. Quarto-size, 8 pages, some foxing.
William Henry Harrison, 1840...
Item #220368
February 06, 1840
THE MADISONIAN, Washington, dated Feb. 6, 1840.
* William Henry Harrison
* Campaign Song
Page 3 has a brief letter from Luzerne County containing the lyrics of an Irish Song in honor of Harrison, sung to the Air--Spring of Shillalah. Other news of the day with some advertisements. 4 pages in good condition.
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* William Henry Harrison
* Campaign Song
Page 3 has a brief letter from Luzerne County containing the lyrics of an Irish Song in honor of Harrison, sung to the Air--Spring of Shillalah. Other news of the day with some advertisements. 4 pages in good condition.
Pennsylvania Coal Mining Riot, 1894...
Item #220333
April 11, 1894
THE ALLENTOWN DEMOCRAT, Pennsylvania, April 11, 1894.
* Pennsylvania Coal Regions
* Connellsville Strike Riots
This 4 page newspaper has a a small report on page 2 titled: "Riots In The West Pennsylvania Coal Regions" which tells of a strike that turned violent in Connellsville PA. This eventually led to other similar strikes in the coal industry. Other news of the day and sever
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* Pennsylvania Coal Regions
* Connellsville Strike Riots
This 4 page newspaper has a a small report on page 2 titled: "Riots In The West Pennsylvania Coal Regions" which tells of a strike that turned violent in Connellsville PA. This eventually led to other similar strikes in the coal industry. Other news of the day and sever
Newspapers with a treasure-trove of political reporting...
Item #220318
(20) NILES' REGISTER, Baltimore, 1820's - 1830's , 20 issues, 2nd-rate condition.
Here is a lot of 20 different issues within the mentioned date range, all complete and each containing 16 pages.
Niles Register was a very famous, small-size newspaper which excellent political reporting--not surprising given its proximity to Washington, D.C.--in addition to carrying a wealth of ne
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Here is a lot of 20 different issues within the mentioned date range, all complete and each containing 16 pages.
Niles Register was a very famous, small-size newspaper which excellent political reporting--not surprising given its proximity to Washington, D.C.--in addition to carrying a wealth of ne
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Napoleon Bonaparte treaty...
Item #220235
December 18, 1809
BOSTON GAZETTE, Dec. 18, 1809.
* Napoleon Bonaparte treaty of peace
* Austria & France
On page 2 under Definitive Treaty of Peace is the text of a treaty between Austria and France, signed in type: Napoleon. Other news of the day includes: "Affairs Of Spain" "Congress" and more. Lower half of the spine has numerous tears and is very tattered , lower margin is tat
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* Napoleon Bonaparte treaty of peace
* Austria & France
On page 2 under Definitive Treaty of Peace is the text of a treaty between Austria and France, signed in type: Napoleon. Other news of the day includes: "Affairs Of Spain" "Congress" and more. Lower half of the spine has numerous tears and is very tattered , lower margin is tat
The 1872 baseball championship...
Item #220211
May 09, 1872
THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 9, 1872 Page 8 has: "The Mutuals Mashed" "Fine Game Between the Boston 'Reds' and the Mutuals--The Latter Defeated by a Score of 9 to 2." Has a detailed summary mentioning that this was the first of the teams' championship games. The game, played at the Union Grounds, drew about 6,000 spectators. Says that both teams excelled
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Meeting of "Professional Ball-Players"...
Item #220184
March 04, 1873
THE NEW-YORK TIMES, March 4, 1873 On the ftpg. under " Base-Ball" is a report from Baltimore, that begins: "The professional base-ball players held their annual convention at the St. Clair Hotel, of this city..." Lists the names of the teams that had delegates present at the meeting, the report continues, stating in part: "The Convention adopted a new consti
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Thomas Jefferson in 1827.....
Item #220150
January 03, 1827
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 3, 1827.
* Thomas Jefferson family relief plan
A page 3 item says: The legislature of South Carolina has passed a resolution, appropriating ten thousand dollars of six percent stock, redeemable in 1850, for the relief of the family of THOMAS JEFFERSON. The resolution in the Senate had but three negatives, and in the House of Representatives it pa
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* Thomas Jefferson family relief plan
A page 3 item says: The legislature of South Carolina has passed a resolution, appropriating ten thousand dollars of six percent stock, redeemable in 1850, for the relief of the family of THOMAS JEFFERSON. The resolution in the Senate had but three negatives, and in the House of Representatives it pa
FDNY in 1887...
Item #220148
July 30, 1887
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 30, 1887.
New York City Fire Department Headquarters
This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions and/or prints: "New Headquarters of the Fire Department of New York", "Tobacco Pipe", "Feed Cooker", "
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New York City Fire Department Headquarters
This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions and/or prints: "New Headquarters of the Fire Department of New York", "Tobacco Pipe", "Feed Cooker", "
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