Professor Gray's Telephone in New York and Philadelphia...

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, April 28, 1877, from New York. This issue contains the following prints, articles, and/or ads: Watson's Gap Lathe; The Ironclad Man-of-War Alexandra; Professor Gray's Telephone;  and other articles. See photos for details.

Edison patent... Croton Aqueduct Tunnel...

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, NY September 14, 1889. This paper has an article and print concerning: THE CLASSIFICATIONS OF PATENTS OF THOMAS EDISON. This article lists all the patents he attained plus how many he made application for.  The frontpage of the issue also contains "The New Croton Aqueduct Tunnel Under the Harlem River". Other articles are "The New U. S. Cruiser Philadelphia... See More  

Pirate capture & circus advertisement...

NATIONAL ADVOCATE, New York, July 3, 1820  "Daring Outrage" on pg. 2 describes the capture of a ship off Cape Henry by a "piratical brig". Pg. 3 has an ad for a "Circus" on Broadway with details about "Monsieur Godreau", a tight- rope walker.

First leaf has a small hole in unrelated content.

THE STATESMAN, N.Y., Jan. 20, 1826 A somewhat uncommon title containing general news and content, and ads. Lite fold rubbing on the ftpg., has a bit of stray writing in the right margin of the ftpg., some lite foxing.

Steamboat Lexington Destroyed...

THE MADISONIAN, Washington, Jan. 18, 1840 Pg. 3 report: "Appalling Calamity" "Steambot [sic] Lexington Destroyed By Fire, And Nearly Two Hundred Lives Lost!", plus "Further Particulars". Says the boat left New York and that the fire occurred near Eltons Neck. Traces of foxing.

Nun defection...

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, Aug. 21, 1839 A pg. 3 report under "Tumultuous At Baltimore" provides details about an unusual incident involving the defection of a nun from the Carmelite Convent on Aisquith Street , and caused "considerable excitement". Also has a "Proclamation" from the mayor of Baltimore warning the public to stay away from the convent.

Greenland Whales...

EVENING GAZETTE, AND GENERAL ADVERTISER, Boston, July 15, 1815 A pg. 2 item says that 3 large " Greenland whales" appeared off Long Branch, N.Y., with mention that one "ran ashore" but then recovered and joined the other two who "kept near him". Also word about a "beached" whale on the Jersey shore that was killed by people wielding scythes. Occasional foxing.

The Philadelphia Collection II

(6) Harper's Weekly, various dates from July 21, 1877 through January 28, 1899. This is a six issue set (part 2) of Harper's Weekly containing various prints pertaining to events and/or buildings in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The set provides more than a 10% discount over purchasing the issues individually. This is another great set of issues for anyone interested in Philadelphia, PA, ear... See More  

Ticonderoga...

GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston MA, May 27, 1854. This 16 page newspaper is one of the few illustrated newspapers of that time. The famed Harper's Weekly didn't start until 1857. The woodcuts in these issues give the public a sense of what was going on around America at the time. This particular issue has the following woodcuts : May, ftpg. - Various illus. from the Crystal Palace - Eastwick's Vi... See More  

Early treatment for fevers...

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1807 and is about 55 pages in length. The front page of this issue has a nice masthead of St. John's Gate and contains news & stories from around the world during this very early time in history. VERY INTERESTING READING from the day it was first reported which includes an article on the treatment of fever. (SEE PHOTOS) This issue is in ... See More  

Early sewing machine...

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 22, 1876  This issue contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: LITTLE MONITOR SEWING MACHINE - ABESTOS ROOFING - HOSE CARRIAGE - GRAIN CLEANER. Other articles and advertisements are contained within.

Complete in 16 pages and is in very good condition. See photos for details.

Silver Use...

HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, September, 1868. This 150+ page magazine is loaded with interesting stories and news events with numerous prints, too many to photograph. Featured in this issue are interesting prints of the early use of silver in making tea sets amongst other things. These prints come with lengthy text as well. Reader's digest sized issue in nice condition. Many pr... See More  

Springfield Massachusetts...

GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston MA, August 19, 1854. This 16 page newspaper is one of the few illustrated newspapers of that time. The famed Harper's Weekly didn't start until 1857. The woodcuts in these issues give the public a sense of what was going on around America at the time. This particular issue has the following woodcuts: Philadelphia, ftpg. - Springfield, Massachusetts - New arsenal at... See More  

African Colonies In Untited States...

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, MD November 7, 1829. This 16 page newspaper has interesting news of the day throughout. A lot of the news in this newspaper is government related. Featured in this issue is an article on African Colonization in American. This issue is in nice condition except for little staining.

Early California...

HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, May, 1872. This 150+ page magazine is loaded with interesting stories and news events with numerous prints, too many to photograph. Featured in this issue are interesting prints associated with scenes wirhin California. There is lengthy text associated with these prints as well. Reader's digest sized issue in nice condition. Many prints here !

Fashions In Guinea...

HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, July, 1868. This 150+ page magazine is loaded with interesting stories and news events with numerous prints, too many to photograph. Featured in this issue are interesting prints of the different fashions in Guinea. These prints come with lengthy text as well. Reader's digest sized issue in nice condition. Many prints here !

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 19, 1879  This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: DRILLING SCOW - TUG COUPLING - WATER WHEEL - PROPELLING APPARATUS - SCOW DRILLING & much more.

Cow milker...

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 31, 1875  This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: FUEL ECONOMIZER - SAWING MACHINE - BLIND SLAT HOLDER - MILKING TUBES - AWL & much more.

American History...

WELLSVILLE REPORTER, Wellsville, New York, July 4, 1897



This issue is the Independence Day Colored Number and is printed in red and blue inks. It is filled with American History facts on "Our Independence". This is evenly browned and has a slight irregular right and left spine and is the full issue. See photos for full details.

Lake Superior Prints...

HARPERS MONTHLY, N.Y., May, 1867 Beginning on the front page is a 17 page article: "The Pictured Rocks Of Lake Superior". Taking much of the ftpg. is a nice illus. of "The Chapel, Looking West", while the inside has 17 more illustrations, 8 of which show other famous rock formations on Lake Superior. Octavo-size, 134 pages, disbound, in good condition.

Early tin type camera...

THE YOUTH'S COMPANION, Boston, April 2, 1891 Neart the back is a nearly half page promotion for "The Gem Tin-Type Camera and Outfit" which includes a nice photo of it as well as the other material required in the processing of tin types (see photo). Various text as well. You get the complete 12 page issue which is in very nice condition. Great issue for any camera buff.

Phonograph recorder ...

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 16, 1889  This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following prints: BARREL - POTATO PLANTER - ROAD CART - PAVEMENT - PHONOGRAPHIC RECORDER & more.

Cotton seed planter...

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, December 14, 1867  This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: COTTON SEED PLANTER - RAILROAD SWITCH - EDUCATIONAL APPARATUS - BUCKET WHEEL & Much More. These illustrations also have text that goes along with them. Very interesting advertisements as well, back in t... See More  

Walla Walla, Washington...

WALLA WALLA STATESMAN, Washington, 1867  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, gold miners & gunfights were often seen on a regular basis. Very early for Washington. Nice condition.&... See More  

Early illustrated bathtub advertisement...

LITERARY CADET & RHODE iSLAND STATESMAN, Providence, July 18, 1827 See the photo below for the interesting, illustrated advertisement for  a "Warm Bath" with further text, and the print of a man in an 1820's-style bath tub. Complete in 4 pages, various news of the day plus many other ads as well. Some tears at the edges and some browning, generally nice as never bound nor trimmed.