Other Potential Titles... |
|
Note: In addition to what may or may not be shown below, issues may be available for this date which have yet to be listed on our website. View Potential Titles for 01/01/1500 Due to the size of our inventory, it is possible we still may have what you are looking for. Please call (570-326-1045) or send your request to info@rarenewspapers.com. |
Sputnik begins the space race...
Item #569707
October 15, 1957
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, October 15, 1957
* Sputnik 1 in orbit success
* World's 1st orbiting artificial satellite
* Space race begins
This 6 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that read: "Top Scientists Brief Eisenhower On red Sputnik" "Sputnik Changes Course in Orbit"
This event shocked the American scientific com... See More
Sputnik begins the space race...
Item #569681
October 12, 1957
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, October 12, 1957
* Sputnik 1 in orbit success
* World's 1st orbiting artificial satellite
* Space race begins
This 6 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that read:
* Satellite Slows In Outer Space; Rocket Gains
* All Three Objects Fired by Russians Are See n in U.S.
This event shocked the American scientific community and su... See More
First attempt to fly across the English Channel... Baseball at night...
Item #569298
July 31, 1909
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 31, 1909
* First attempt to fly across the English Channel
* Early airplane - aviation
* Baseball
The front page has two half page photos: "The First Attempt to Fly Across The English Channel." The top photo shows Hubert Latham in flight above the English Channel, & the other Latham taking off from the cliff at S... See More
John D. Rockefeller death in 1937....
Item #568539
May 24, 1937
Albany Evening News, Albany, New York, May 24, 1937
* John D. Rockefeller... Report on death...
* Oil tycoon...
This 26 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "Simple Rites Planned for Rockefeller," "Aged Philanthropist Dies Relatively Poor Man in 98th Year," with much more on pages 2 & 9 with related photos.
Other news of th... See More
Byrd's flight over South Pole...
Item #566667
November 29, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 29, 1929
* Aviator Richard Evelyn Byrd
* South Pole flight begins
* Ernie Nevers makes NFL record in scoring
This 44 page newspaper has a great three line banner headline on the front page: "COMMANDER BYRD OFF ON FLIGHT TO THE SOUTH POLE; RADIO REPORTS 'ALL IS WELL' AT 6:30 A.M., 8 HOURS OUT; PASSES SLEDGE PARTY ON THE TRAI... See More
The Railroad at Philadelphia...
Item #566248
May 12, 1883
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, NY, May 12, 1883.
* The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
The front page has eight illustrations of "The Broad Street Passenger Station Of The Pennsylvania Railroad Company At Philadelphia", the largest of which gives an exterior view of the station.
The issue is in good condition and is nice for display.... See More
Magic Act Revealed... Steamer Adirondack...
Item #565757
December 26, 1896
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, from New York, dated December 25, 1896. The cover of the issue contains the "General View of the Simple Condensing Beam Engine of the Steamer Adirondack" with an article and additional photos of the interior of the steamer being shown inside the issue. "The Appearing Lady" magician act is revealed in both article and illustrations; "The Ancient City of... See More
Very early sewing machine...
Item #565374
September 24, 1853
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Sept. 24, 1853 The front page has both an article and two illustrations on: "Miller's Sewing Machine" which was one of the earliest to be commercially developed (see photos). The text is very descriptive on how the machine works.
Complete in 8 pages, other scientific developments on the inside pages, some slight rubbing at folds, generall... See More
Louis Pasteur... Night Balloon...
Item #564389
August 09, 1890
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, from New York, dated August 9, 1890. The full front cover of the issue features an illustration of "A Night Balloon Ascension At Paris" with accompanying article. Also within this issue is an illustration of "M. Pasteur in His Cabinet" with article.
This is a complete issue measuring approximately 11 x 16 inches, contains small edge tears/chip... See More
Velocipede...
Item #564387
March 13, 1869
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, from New York, dated March 13, 1869. A primary reporting article in this issue is of "The Topliff and Ely Adjustable Velocipede" which features three illustrations.
This is a complete issue in 16 pages measuring approximately 11 x 16 inches and does contain an archival mend on the page of the velocipede and a small piece missing in the left margin area of the fron... See More
Putting a bell in a baseball...
Item #564210
March 18, 1876
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, March 18, 1876 This is a separate, stand-alone publication begun to report on the Centennial Exhibition but whose success kept it in print into the 20th century.
Near the back is an article, with two illustrations, headed: "Improvements In Base-Balls" which shows a bell being placed inside (see).
Complete in 16 pages and rare in tha... See More
Winby's Four-Cylinder English Express Locomotive...
Item #563958
May 27, 1893
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 27, 1893
* Winby's Four-Cylinder English Express Locomotive
The front page has a large illustration: "The World's Columbian Exposition--Winby's Four-Cylinder English Express Locomotive." Report has the dimensions of the locomotive & more, concluding inside.
Other topics with prints throughout. 16 pages in nice co... See More
The Great Cantilever Bridge Over Niagara River...
Item #562107
March 28, 1885
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, N.Y., March 28, 1885
* Niagara Cantilever Bridge print
The front page has a large illus. showing a nice view of: "The Great Cantilever Bridge Over Niagara River"
Also an article about the bridge that continues inside.
Other topics with prints throughout. 16 pages in nice condition.... See More
Controlling the Mississippi Flood... Hydro-Aeroplane...
Item #561709
May 03, 1913
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, from New York, dated May 3, 1913. This issue features the colored cover showing man with an axe preparing to work on a tree that was just dredged from the water. The issue also contains the following prints, articles and/or ads: The Intractable Missouri-Mississippi System; Floods and the problems of River Regulation; The Hydro-Aeroplane Meet at Monaco; The Shoes You Wear; and ... See More
Exposition...
Item #561292
September 03, 1904
SUPPLEMENT OF THE SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, from New York, dated September 3, 1904. (print only)
This is a double-page print of "The Festival Hall and Colonnade of States --- The Architectural Masterpiece of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition".
The page is approximately 15.75 x 21.75 inches and is in very nice condition. Please see photos for details.... See More
Railroading... Monoplane... Repeating Rifle...
Item #561139
December 01, 1921
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, December, 1921, from New York, New York (with color cover). This issue contains the following prints, articles, and/or ads: Comparison of the Leading Railroad Systems of the World; The 4,000-Pound Demolition Bomb; Leading Armies of the World; Abraham Lincoln and the Repeating Rifle; The Revival of the Monoplane; The Mechanism of the Pipe Organ; and many more interesting articl... See More
Inventions of the late 1800's...
Item #559506
(15) SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York A lot of 15 2nd-rate issues from 1880's and 1890's, containing many photos or illustrations, providing a nice look at the latest inventions and scientific improvements of the 19th century. Offered at a discount due to minor imperfections (slight staining, edge tears, library ink stamps, etc.) making them 2nd-rate.
This item is not eligible for free shipping.
Ships and Railroads... Kenco Miniature Train ad...
Item #559375
December 13, 1902
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, December 13, 1902. The issue contains lots of coverage on Marine, Lake, and Railroad Transportation. The front cover features photos from several new ships.
There are several articles and advertisements, including one for "Kenco" miniature model trains.
This is a complete issue in 48 pages and is in very nice condition. See photos for details.... See More
Laboratory instruments...
Item #556708
June 13, 1885
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, NY, June 13, 1885
* Laboratory wire apparatus illustrations
* Hotchkiss Machine Guns
There are 25 illustrations of "Wire Apparatus For Laboratory Use" that take up most of the front page, with references identifying the various instruments. There also is a related article that concludes on page 2.
There are various illust... See More
Early ticker Tape Machine in 1885....
Item #556263
November 15, 1879
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, November 15, 1879
* Faber's gold pen and pencil factory
This 16 page issue contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions and/or prints: Rock crusher - Sleeping car berth - drawing apparatus & More. These illustrations also have text that goes along with them.
Very interesting advertisements as we
... See More
* Faber's gold pen and pencil factory
This 16 page issue contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions and/or prints: Rock crusher - Sleeping car berth - drawing apparatus & More. These illustrations also have text that goes along with them.
Very interesting advertisements as we
Railroad Autombile...
Item #555678
October 11, 1919
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, from New York City, dated October 11, 1919
* Early railroad car
* Color coverr and car ad
Full front page has a color illus:
* Automobile Inspection Car For The Railroad Official
Shows a car built to travel on rails on a mountain pass, and an inspector talking to a rail worker. Report inside: "The Railroading Automobile."
Other topics with prints an... See More
Shirt and collar manufacturing...
Item #554645
May 15, 1880
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 15, 1880
* Shirts and Collars
This issue is 16 pages in length. The front page has 6 illustrations of the "Manufacture Of Shirts and Collars--Geo. P. Ide, Bruce & Co., Troy, N.Y.". The two largest illustrations show the "Stitching Room" and "The Cutting Room", with 3 of the illustrations showing female workers, plus ... See More
The Humpback Whale...
Item #554561
March 01, 1879
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York City, March 1, 1879
* The Humpback Whale
* Manufacturing of Horseshoe nails
This issue is 16 pages in length. On the front page, there are several photos of "The Manufacture of Horseshoe Nails" with the article starting on the front page and continuing on page 130. Inside there is a report: "The Humpback Whale" mentioning that the com... See More
Capture of Finback Whale...
Item #554560
April 17, 1880
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, NY, April 17,1880
* Capture of Finback Whale
* Mr. Edison's Horseshoe Lamps
This paper is 16 pages in length. Inside this issue there are two illustration and a report: "Capture of a Large Finback Whale". Says this type of whale is the most dangerous to attack and the least profitable. Also, there is an article: "Some Electrical measu... See More
Early bomber...
Item #551369
September 14, 1912
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Sept. 14, 1912 A nice display issue as the front cover is in color and shows a pilot in an early airplane in a bombing stance (see), plus there is a nice related article inside: "Grenadiers of the Air" "Exploits in Bomb-dropping from Flying Machines" which includes 6 photos. Also inside: "The Flying Boat & Its Possibilities" wi... See More
Williamsport & Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania...
Item #548944
September 11, 1880
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, September 11, 1880
* Hermance Machine Company : Williamsport
* Point Bridge, Pittsburgh
The front page features an engraving of: "The Point Bridge Pittsburg, Pa." with a related article as well (see photos).
Among the many inside page illustrations and articles on the latest inventions and innovations of the day is an engravi... See More
General Electric Company print...
Item #548058
January 27, 1917
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 27, 1917 (Print only)
This single page features the advertisement from the back of the original issue and is for "General Electric Company" of Schenectady, New York. Within the GE symbol are several scenes of how electricity is being used and also how it is used at mealtime.
The page measures approximately 10.75" x 15" and is in nice... See More
Patterson's Tuxedo Tobacco print...
Item #548057
January 27, 1917
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 27, 1917 (Print only)
This single page features a three-quarter page advertisement for "Patterson's Tuxedo Tobacco".
The page measures approximately 10.75" x 15" and is in nice condition.
Oxy-Acetylene Torch print...
Item #548056
January 27, 1917
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 27, 1917 (Print only)
This single page illustration is entitled "Cutting Steel Under Water With The Oxy-Acetylene Torch".
The page measures approximately 10.75" x 15" and is in nice condition however it does contain a library ink stamp in the top margin (see photo for details).
Auto Ad...
Item #548055
January 20, 1917
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 20, 1917 (Print only)
This single page features a half-page advertisement for "Mitchell Motors Company".
The page measures approximately 10.75" x 15" and is in nice condition.
Scientific American illustration...
Item #548053
January 20, 1917
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 20, 1917 (Print only)
This single page illustration is entitled "A Phase of the Ice Harvest: Guiding the Cakes of Ice into the Scoring Saws".
The page measures approximately 10.75" x 15" and is in nice condition however it does contain a library ink stamp in the top margin (see photo for details).... See More
Early Flight... Gillespie...
Item #546743
June 24, 1905
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, from New York, New York, dated June 24, 1905. The frontpage of this issue features "The Gillespie Aeroplane As It Would Appear When Soaring" An interesting machine with a square wing, and the pilot seated below the wing. Report inside with two photos: The Gillespie Aeroplane.
Other topics with photos and illustrations throughout.
This is a complete 16 pag
Pope Leo III...
Item #546623
January 20, 1894
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, January 20, 1894
* 19th century prints
* Pope Leo III
Full front page portrait of His Holiness Pope Leo XIII seated in a large chair, from a painting by the artist Theobald Chartran.
Other prints with text throughout this 16 page issue. Nice for display. Nice condition.
Item #177680
December 07, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 7, 1912
This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "A Snap-Shot From the Balkans."
In this issue there is an illustration called "The Woes of a President-Elect" by C. J. Budd. There are photos of "The War in the Near East" and a photo of "A Battle Photograph fr... See More
Humpty Dumpty...
Item #177678
November 23, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 23, 1912 This issue has a color cover. The front page is a photo of: "Britain's New Ambassador."
In this issue there is an illustration called "Humpty Dumpty sat on the wall. Humpty Dumpty had a bad fall. All the ex-bosses And Bully Moose men, Can never put Humpty up again." by Kemble. There is a photo spread called "... See More
Item #177653
April 13, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 13, 1912
The front page of this issue is a photo of "The Colonel in Action."
This issue has an article of "Quarreling at the coal-bin" by Edward Hungerford and an article of "San Francisco at Home - 1915" by Hamilton Wright. The double page illustration is of "'The Fishing Season'" by Kemble. There is ... See More
Item #177652
April 06, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 6, 1912
The front page of this issue is a photo of "A Master Journalist."
This issue has an illustration of "'The Peepul Must Rule, William.' 'Yes, Theodore--The Peepul Must Rule.' (In Chorus: 'But As We Direct.'" by Kemble. There is also a spread of "Canvases at Two Picture-Shows" and there is an arti... See More
Great sledding color cover...
The Women's Suffrage-themed: "The Militant Recruit" by E.W. Kemble...
Item #177645
February 17, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 17, 1912
The front page of this issue is an illustration of "The Militant Recruit" by Kemble. Also present is a wonderful color cover a what appears to be a grandfather and grandson painting an old wooden sled.
Additional content includes "The Fall of Fort Donelson" by James Barnes, which includes a "wood-cut in the issue of &q... See More
Cardinal Farley comes to America....
Item #177642
January 27, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 27, 1912
The front page of this issue is a photo of "America's New Prince of the Church."
This issue has an illustration of "Weighing Them In" by Kemble. There are photo spreads of "America's Greeting to Cardinal Farley" and "How They Welcomed His Eminence." There is a photo of "Here the Democrats wil... See More
Colonel Mosby hangs six prisoners....
Item #177340
December 09, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 9, 1911 (our last issue)
The front page of this issue is a photo of "The American Who May Cause War."
This issue is has an article with some illustrations of "Sizing Up the Presidential Timber" by McKee Barclay. There is a double page illustration of "Mosby's Death Raffle" by Sidney w. Riesenberg and there is a full pa... See More
USS North Dakota...
Item #543066
April 03, 1909
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 3, 1909
* The USS North Dakota
The front page of the this issue shows an illustration of a battle scene, which reads: "The Use of Aerial Artillery in Warfare". Additional content includes: "The Latest United State 'Dreadnought'...", "Night Sky: March and April", and much more.
This issue is damag... See More
Mark Twain ad....
Item #177629
November 11, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 11, 1911
This issue has a full, color cover before the front page which features "For President - Woodrow Wilson". The front page of this issue is an illustration of "It Takes Grit to Remove Grime" by Kemble.
This issue is has illustrations of "In the Field of Art" and photos of "Philadelphia's Double Consecration... See More
Joseph Pulitzer... Thomas Edison...
Item #177628
November 04, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated November 4, 1911.
This issue has a full, color cover before the front page. The front page of this issue is an illustration of "Joseph Pulitzer:1847-1911" which is "After the Painting by John S. Sargent."
This issue is has an illustration of "Fusion and Confusion--Boss Murphy: 'That Blame Thing Always Gives Me a Scar... See More
The Coronation of George V.... The Mystery of the "Maine"...
Item #177400
July 01, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 1, 1911
The front page of this issue is an illustration of "The Coronation of George V." by George Scott.
This issue has an illustration of "Administering the Oath to the King" by Ralph Cleaver; "The King Receives the Armill and Robe" by J. R. Skelton and "The Delivery of the Orb" by C. H. Taffs. There is a double pa... See More
Rebellion in Mexico....
Item #177595
February 25, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 25, 1911
The front page of this issue is a photo of "The Late Archbishop Ryan."
This issue has an illustration of " 'Who Said Stand Pat?' " by Kemble. There is also a photo spread of "The Rebellion in Mexico." Plus, there is a photo of "A Bird-Man's Notable Flight" and articles of "Unique Copper ... See More
Aviation...
Item #177346
January 14, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 14, 1911
The front page of this issue is a photo of "The End of Arch Hoxsey's Last Flight."
This issue has an illustration of "A page From Our Political "Slant-Book'" by Kemble. There is an article with photos of "The Kaiser is Himself Again" and "An Army of the Air" by E. D. Robinson and much more.
... See More
Item #177589
January 07, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 7, 1911
The front page of this issue is a photo of "When the Road Lies White."
This issue has an illustration of " 'Say, Boss, Why Don't Yer Hunch Over a Little to de Odder Side? Den de Machine will Run Better" by Kemble. Plus, there are several full page car ads and much more.
Other advertisements of the day are incl... See More
Paris Flooded....
Item #177553
February 12, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 12, 1910
The front page of this issue has a photo of "The River that Spilled Over."
There are photos of "Paris and its Suburbs Under Water"; "A Star From Arcady" and there is a double page illustration of "Their First Car" by James Montgomery Flagg. There is also an illustration of "Robbing the Sea of Its To... See More
James Montgomery Flagg print...
Two Thanksgiving-themed prints...
Item #177544
November 27, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 27, 1909 (no color cover)
This issue has a photo of "A Militant Man of Letters" and a poem with illustrations called "Thanksgiving" by Francis Medhurst and illustrations by J. A. Williams. There are photo spreads of "Chicago's Outdoor Art Exhibit" and "The Play and the Players." There is a photo of "Mm
The North Pole.... Commander Peary...
Item #177536
September 11, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 11, 1909 There is a color cover on this issue.The front page of this issue has a photo of "The American Who Reached the North Pole."
This issue has an article of "The North Pole Found--Dr. Frederick A. Cook's Own Story of His Remarkable Achievement." There are photo spreads of "The Bird-Men at Rheims"; "I... See More
If you are searching for a newspaper from a specific date, please note that we have a vast selection available for purchase by using the date picker on our
gifts and birthday newspapers page.
Timothy Hughes Rare & Early Newspapers
P.O. Box 3636
Williamsport, PA 17701
Phone: 1-570-326-1045
Fax: 1-570-326-7606
E-mail: info@rarenewspapers.com
Hours
Monday through Friday, 7:30 - 4 (ET)
Full Contact Information
P.O. Box 3636
Williamsport, PA 17701
Phone: 1-570-326-1045
Fax: 1-570-326-7606
E-mail: info@rarenewspapers.com
Hours
Monday through Friday, 7:30 - 4 (ET)
Full Contact Information
