Jewish Quarter of New York...
Item #601060
September 21, 1889
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, Sept. 21, 1889 A full page is taken up with 7 images captioned: "New York City--The Jewish Quarter on the East Side--Scenes In Ludlow Street Market" with another caption for each of the images (see). Some text as well.
A full page has nine: "Views of the City of Huron, The Probable Future Capital of the State--South Da... See More
A northwest passage...
Item #601042
January 01, 1819
THE PHILADELPHIA REGISTER AND NATIONAL RECORDER, Feb. 6, 1819 A volume 1 number 6 issue of a title which began just as the "Philadelphia Register" in 1818, then turned into an eclectic (content coming from various sources on various topics) in 1819 when expanding the title to include "National Recorder". It lasted as such only until June, 1819. One of the articles is: &qu... See More
With original outer wrappers...
Item #601030
October 01, 1800
THE CONNECTICUT EVANGELICAL MAGAZINE, Hartford, October, 1800 A religious magazine from the earliest part of the 19th century, most notably desired because it is untrimmed as issued and still contains the original, blue/green outer wrappers--rare as such. As would be expected, the content within is mostly religious in nature, including: "Thoughts on the Future of the Jewish Nation"... See More
A magazine devoted to shorthand...
Item #601000
December 14, 1868
STANDARD PHONOGRAPHIC VISITOR, New York, Dec. 14, 1868 This is a very curious little periodical themed on shorthand--unusual as such. "Phonography" was another word for a system of phonetic shorthand, as that invented by Sir Isaac Pitman in 1837. Included within are 12 pages of shorthand. The front page article is: "Phonography--A Beautiful Art".
Twenty pages, 5 by 7 inc... See More
Magazine in the Welsh language...
Item #600987
SEREN GOMER, Argraffwyr, Wales, (1834). A quite uncommon magazine from Wales, totally in the Welsh language. Although commonly spoken in the 19th century, its use had diminished in the 20th century. Efforts are being made to bring it back today. Here is a rare opportunity for an issue of this 32 page periodical, printed totally in Welsh. There is no year in the masthead however a photocopy of t
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Terrific engraving of a trumpeting news boy...
Item #600983
February 22, 1836
DEREIZENDE NIEUWS-BODE, Amsterdam, Sept. 18, 1836
* Uncommon title
* Nice masthead engraving
A curious little newspaper in Dutch, perhaps most notable for the comparatively large, nice engraving on the front page of a man on horseback "trumpeting" the news. Note the iconic windmill in the background. I believe the title translates to "Traveling News boy".
Measures... See More
Northwestern Pennsylvania oil boom...
Item #600969
August 26, 1881
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, August 26, 1881
* Northwestern Pennsylvania
* Oil - petroleum boom
* Bradford, PA - Venango County & more
Page 6 has one column headlines: "PETROLEUM" "The Outlook Clearly Discussed" "Review of the Situation in the Oil Region" and more (see images). This includes lengthy text.
Other news and advertisements of the da... See More
Engraving of the Hudson River...
Item #600955
September 21, 1857
DAILY NEWS, Newburgh, New York, Sept. 21, 1857 The masthead features a nice engraving of the Hudson River near Newburgh. Various news reports, literary items, and a wealth of ads. Four pages, nice condition.
Watkins Glen, New York...
Item #600949
HARPER'S MONTHLY, New York, June, 1871 Inside has a twelve page article: "An Excursion To Watkins Glen" that includes fullpg. illustrations of the "Entrance To Watkins Glen" & "Glen Alpha" and nearly halfpg. illustrations of "The Cathedral" "The Cascade" "The Well" and a few others. Article: "The Horrors of Santa Doming... See More
Hydrophobia... finding a cure?....
Item #600923
July 07, 1874
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 7, 1874
* Hydrophobia - rabies
* Early microscope illustrations
The front page has one column headings: "HYDROPHOBIA" "Better Blunt The Dog's Teeth" and more with 5 related illustrations. Lengthy text.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, minor margin wear, otherwise good condition.
Washington D.C. tornado?....
Item #600921
July 06, 1874
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 6, 1874
* Tornado disaster ?
* Washington D.C.
The front page has one column headings: "A TERRIBLE TORNADO" "Destruction And Terror In Washington" and more. See images for text.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, a little margin wear, minor creasing, otherwise good condition.
Early Human Chess game...
Item #600914
February 21, 1879
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Ohio, February 21, 1879
* Human Chess
* People as pieces
* Lancaster PA Pennsylvania
This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has one column headings: "A Remarkable Chess Game" and "Played With Living Pieces". See image for text here.
Complete in nice condition.... See More
Gaston Maspero exlpores pyramids....
Item #600893
May 04, 1881
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Ohio, May 4, 1881
* Gaston Maspero - French Egyptologist
* Early Egyptian pyramids exploration
The front page has one column headlines: "THE PYRAMIDS" "Excavations by the Explorer Maspero" "The Tombs of Egypt's Kings of the Fifth Dynasty Invaded" and more. See image for text here.
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in... See More
Ed Maxwell lynching....
Item #600881
November 21, 1881
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, November 21, 1881
* Ed Maxwell (Williams)
* Durand, Wisconsin
* Last lynching in the state
The front page has one column headlines: "CRIMINAL NEWS" "Lynching of the Notorious Ed. Maxwell". See image for text.
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 8 pages, minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition. Should be h... See More
Steamer Jennie Gilchrist disaster....
Item #600879
October 29, 1881
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, October 29, 1881
* Steamer Jennie Gilchrist
* Mississippi River disaster
The front page has one column headlines: "LIVES LOST" "By a Wreck in the Mississippi River" "An Overloaded Craft Goes Down" and more (see photos).
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 8 pages, minor margin wear, otherwise in good con... See More
John T. Morgan sworn in...
Item #600875
March 09, 1877
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, March 9, 1877
* John T. Morgan
* Alabama senator
This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has one column headings: "THE SENATE" "John T. Morgan, of Alabama, Sworn Into the Senate" and more. Lengthy text.
Complete, very minor margin wear, otherwise in ni... See More
Army Appropriations Bill vetoed ...
Item #600839
April 29, 1879
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, April 29, 1879
* Army Appropriations Bill
* Rutherford B. Hayes veto
This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has one column headings: "VETO" "President Hayes Presents His Objections to the Army Bill" "Vetoed" and more. This contains lengthy text. Co... See More
Early wrestling... John McMahon...
Item #600833
March 13, 1879
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, March 13, 1879
* Early wrestling
* John McMahon
This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
Page 2 has small one column headings: "Wrestling" "A Draw Between McLaughlin and McMahon". See image for text.
Complete, a little spine wear, nice condition.... See More
Early Billiards... pool...
Item #600831
March 03, 1879
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, March 3, 1879
* Early billiards - pool rules
* George Slosson
This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
Page 2 has one column headings: "Billiards By New Rules" "An Interesting Exhibition Game by Slosson and Sexton" See images for text.
Complete, very minor spine wear, nice ... See More
Richmond, Missouri tornado.....
Item #600797
June 03, 1878
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 3, 1878
* Richmond, Missouri
* Tornado disaster
Page 5 has one column headings: "THE CYCLONE IN MISSOURI" "A Terribly Destructive Storm" "Great Loss of Life And Property...." See images for 1st report coverage on the Richmond, Missouri tornado disaster. Nice to have in this famous NYC title.
Complete in 8 pages, light browning with ... See More
George H. Thomas statue dedication...
Item #600796
November 20, 1879
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 20, 1879
* General George Henry Thomas
* Washington D.C. tribute
* Statue unveiling
The front page has one column headings: "A PAGEANT IN WASHINGTON" "The Equestrian Statue of Gen. Thomas Unveiled" and more. 1st report coverage on the unveiling of the General George H. Thomas equestrian statue at Thomas Circle in Washington D.C. Lengt... See More
Victories in the Mexican War...
Item #600795
May 13, 1847
THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., May 13, 1847
* First Battle of Tuxpan, Veracruz, Mexico
Inside has: "Highly Important From Mexico--Advance Upon the Capitol--Xalapa Taken.." and many more subheads (see photos); "Action of the Mexican Congress" "The Capture of Tuspan [sic]" "Later from Gen. Scott's Army" "Particulars of the Capture of T... See More
No ethics at the California gold fields...
Item #600790
September 01, 1849
THE HOME JOURNAL, New York, Sept. 1, 1849 Page 3 has: "State of Society in California" is an interesting article on the loss of ethics upon arrival at the gold fields (see).
Four pages, minor foxing, nice condition.
Slavery... The Mexican War...
Item #600768
July 26, 1848
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Philadelphia, July 26, 1848 The front page has: "An Act to Amend an Act...for the Prosecution of the Existing War between the United States & ...Mexico". Inside has: "From Mexico" ""Slavery Extension..." the latter including: "...The great question & the only question at issue is--shall slavery (that is the system ... See More
Capture of Chief Joseph, Nez Perce War ends...
Item #600767
October 10, 1877
THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE, October 10, 1877
* Nez Perce War ends
* Battle of Bear Paw - Snake Creek
* Chief Joseph surrenders
The Front page has small one column headings: "The Fight With The Nez Perces", "Conclusion Of General Terry's Dispatch--Reported Capture and Release Of Joseph" This report in fact was true.
Other news of the day. Complete in eight pages, mi... See More
Wallingford, Connecticut tornado...
Item #600764
August 10, 1878
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 10, 1878
* Wallingford, Connecticut
* Tornado disaster
The front page has one column headings: "FURIOUS NORTHERN STORMS" "Connecticut Village Devastated By A Tornado" "Terrible Calamity At Wallingford..." 1st report coverage on the Wallingford, Connecticut tornado disaster.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, good condi... See More
Dearing family massacre....
Item #600761
April 13, 1866
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 13, 1866
* The Dearing family murders
* "Murder by gaslight"
* Antoine Probst arrest
The front page has one column headings: "The Tragedy In Philadelphia" "Further Particulars of the Murder of the Deering Family"
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, some margin wear and small tears, a few printing flaws, otherwise good.... See More
Diving Suit...Magical illusion "Gone"...
Item #600743
December 11, 1897
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, December 11, 1897 The front page of this issue contains several illustrations of the "Pneumatic Mail Tube System New York City" which has an accompanying article. Inside the issue is "Williams' Electric Time Switch"; "Pneumatic Mail Tube System, New York City"; "The 'Eagle' Graphophone"; "Experiments with... See More
SS Algoma disaster...
Item #600731
November 11, 1885
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Ohio, November 11, 1885
* SS Algoma - steamer
* Isle Royale - Lake Superior
This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has one column headings: "GREAT LOSS OF LIFE", "Forty-Eight People Known to Have Gone Down to Watery Graves in the Algoma Disaster", "Fea... See More
Ironton, Missouri Negro lynching...
Item #600728
July 31, 1882
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, July 31, 1882
* Ironton, Missouri
* Negro lynching
The front page has a one column heading: "A Negro Lynched for Attempting in Outrage an Old Lady". Actual report is on page 2 under: "Negro Lynched". See images for text. Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 8 pages, minor margin wear, otherwise in good con... See More
Giuseppe Garibaldi death...
Item #600726
June 12, 1882
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Ohio, June 12, 1882
* Giuseppe Garibaldi death
* Italian general & politician
The front page has one column headlines: "ITALY'S DEAD HERO", "Imposing Funeral Ceremonies in Honor of Garibaldi" and more. See images for text here.
Other news and various advertisements of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages, minor margin... See More
Morelos railway accident...
Item #600724
June 28, 1881
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Ohio, June 28, 1881
* Morelos railway accident disaster
* Cuautla, Mexico - railroad - train
The front page has one column headlines:
"MEXICAN HORROR"
"A Passenger Train on the Morelas Railroad Plunges Through a Bridge"
"A Carload of Alcohol Takes Fire, Adding Terror to the Horrible Catastrophe"
and more. See images for text here... See More
Iroquois wins Epsom Derby...
Item #600721
June 02, 1881
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, June 2, 1881
* Iroquois wins Epsom Derby (1st report)
* 1st American-bred thoroughbred horse to win it
The front page has one column headlines: "GREASED LIGHTNING", "Is What Iroquois Resembled Yesterday", "As He Flew Over the Track at Epsom, Leading All Competitors" and more. Other news and advertisements o... See More
Steamer Victoria disaster...
Item #600719
May 25, 1881
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, May 25, 1881
* Excursion steamer Victoria disaster
* London, Ontario, Canada
The front page has one column headlines: "APPALLING", "Terrible Disaster Near London, Ont.", "An Over-Crowded Excursion Steamer", "Suddenly Collapses and Sinks to the Bottom" and more. Other news and advertisemen... See More
A Palm Pilot from 1885...
Item #600708
November 14, 1885
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Nov. 14, 1885
* Palm Pilot from 1885
The full ftpg. has 9 illustrations of the "White Bronze Monument Industry" with a related article inside, telling of the need to move from stone to metallic monuments. An inside pages has an illustration & article headed: "A Wrist-Held Memorandum Pad" which could be the 1885 version of the mod
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* Palm Pilot from 1885
The full ftpg. has 9 illustrations of the "White Bronze Monument Industry" with a related article inside, telling of the need to move from stone to metallic monuments. An inside pages has an illustration & article headed: "A Wrist-Held Memorandum Pad" which could be the 1885 version of the mod
Spottsville Hotel fire disaster...
Item #600691
December 26, 1870
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 26, 1870
* Spottswood Hotel fire disaster (1st report)
* Christmas Day in Richmond, Virginia
Page 5 has one column headlines that include: "TELEGRAMS" "Destruction of the Spottswood Hotel in Richmond by Fire" "A Fearful Scene of Panic and Dismay Among the Guests" and more. See images for text.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 p... See More
State of Florida - Pomona collision...
Item #600685
August 11, 1884
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, August 11, 1884
* SS State of Florida
* Bark Pomona
This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has one column headings: "DOWN IN MID-OCEAN", "The Steamer State of Florida Collides With the Bark Ponema (sic), and Both Are Sunk" "The Cold, Dark Waters of the ... See More
Long Branch, New Jersey...
Item #600682
August 26, 1880
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, August 26, 1880
* Long Branch, New Jersey
* Beach resort - watering place
This uncommon 10 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
Page 9 has one column headings: "LONG BRANCH" "Some of the Peculiarities and Humors of a Bathing Suit" "Our Jewish Friends and Their Support of the Water... See More
Steamer Garland & Yacht Mamie disaster...
Item #600647
July 24, 1880
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, July 24, 1880
* Steamer Garland & Yacht Mamie
* Detroit River collision disaster
This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has small one column headings: "ANOTHER" "This Time A Lake Collision With Frightful Results" "the Excursion Steamer Garland Cuts ... See More
Ku Klux Klan in Virginia...
Item #600645
July 05, 1880
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, July 5, 1880
* Ku Klux Klan
This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has one column headings: "Ku Klux in Active Operation in Virginia" "Threats and Hickory Whips Prominently Posted" See image for text here.
Complete, minor margin wear, otherwise in good condi... See More
Reports on the Navy, the Treasury, Post Office, & Secretary of War...
Item #600625
December 13, 1834
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 13, 1834 Being at the end of the year this issue has numerous governmental reports on the state of the nation, including: "Report of the Secretary of the Navy" which takes 2 pages; "Report of the Secretary of the Treasury" which takes nearly 7 pages; "Report of the Secretary of War" and the: "Report of the Postmas... See More
A chart of the military forts in the United States...
Item #600595
June 30, 1821
NILES WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 30, 1821
* U.S. military forts
Included is a: "Report on Fortifications" is comprised of over a full page of charts of various forts "...for the defence of the maritime frontiers of the union..." listed by state, which includes the costs for construction.
Sixteen pages, 6 by 9 1/2 inches, very nice, clean condition.
As note... See More
The Missouri question... Gold coins for the United States...
Item #600574
March 03, 1821
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 3, 1821
* Missouri statehood ?
* Gold coinage
The front page has a paragraph noting: "The Missouri question is at last settled...The manner of it has not pleased either party...legislature of Missouri will obstinately refuse to accept the condition..." with more (see).
Inside includes: "Gold Coin" which is a report on t... See More
Friars Point, Mississippi Negro lynchings...
Item #600572
January 17, 1876
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, January 17, 1876
* Friars Point, Mississippi
* Negroes - lynchings
This 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
Page 5 has one column headings: "Mississippi Justice" "Four Negroes Lynched at Friars' Point" See image for text here.
Complete, a little spine wear, otherwise in good con... See More
Chester PA Explosion & Haverhill MA fire...
Item #600558
February 18, 1882
CLEVELAND WEEKLY HERALD, Cleveland, Ohio, February 18, 1882
* Haverhill, Massachusetts fire
* Chester, Pennsylvania explosion
The front page has one column headings: "FURIOUS EXPLOSION" "A Pyrotechnic Factory at Chester, Pa., Blown to Atoms and Thirteen People Killed" and more (see photos).
Page 3 has: "A TOWN BURNING" "Haverhill, Mass., Enveloped in Flam... See More
Princeton, Indiana tornado....
Item #600556
February 29, 1876
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, February 29, 1876
* Princeton, Indiana
* Tornado disaster
This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
Page 3 has one column headings: "THE TORNADO" "Fifty Buildings Wrecked in Princeton and Vicinity" "Damage to Property Estimated at Over a Million Dollars" and more.
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Hazel Green, Wisconsin tornado...
Item #600554
March 11, 1876
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, March 11, 1876
* Hazel Green, Wisconsin tornado disaster
This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has one column headings: "TERRIFIC TORNADO" "Nine Persons Killed and Numbers Injured" "Twenty-Six Buildings Wrecked at Hazle Green,Wisconsin" See image f... See More
Custer City, South Dakota....
Item #600553
February 08, 1876
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, February 8, 1876
* Custer, South Dakota born
This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has small one column headings: "Black Hills" "Growth of Custer City--More Gold Diggings Reported--Sioux On The War Path". See image for text.
Complete, minor margin wear... See More
Reverdy Johnson death....
Item #600552
February 01, 1876
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, February 1, 1876
* Reverdy Johnson death
* Dred Scott case fame
This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has one column headings: "Reverdy Johnson" "His Sudden And Mysterious Death" and more. See images for text.
Complete, minor margin wear, otherwise good co... See More
Charley Ross found?...
Item #600551
February 01, 1876
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, February 1, 1876
* Charley Ross
* 1st kidnapping for ransom
This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has one column headings: "Charlie Ross" "Interview With the Boy Found at Carey, Ohio" "Various Theories Relative to His Identity" and more. See image... See More
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