Eagle in the masthead...

THE SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June 27, 1857  This newspaper, which features an eagle in the masthead, primarily contains literary works along with some news of the day. There are some engravings including: "The Gloria Hill at Rio, from the Passeio Publico", "A Cruel Proscription", "The Shuttle-Cock Nuisance" as well as some illustration a... See More  

1877 prints....

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, July 21, 1877  The full front page shows: "A Tramp's Morning Abutions--An Early Morning Scene in Madison Square" with more on this topic inside. Other prints: "...Three Days in the City of Chicago" "Celebration of the 4th of July at Woodstock" and more. Sixteen pages, never bound nor trimmed, a few minor archival mend... See More  

NEW YORK TIMES, May 22, 1864  Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "THE GREAT CAMPAIGN" "The Situation In Virginia" "No Fighting Since Thursday" "Very Important Movements on Foot" "General Butler Fighting a Hard Battle" "Sherman Going Ahead Splendidly" "Gen. Butler's Army" and more.

Eight pages, ... See More  

The election of President Harrison...

THE WORLD - EVENING EDITION, New York, November 7, 1888  The issue features column headlines of "EXTRA 2 O'Clock. Little Hope - Though Chairman Brice Makes No Concession - Indiana Not Yet Certain for Cleveland - You May as Well Call it "President Harrison" which includes additional sub-headlines and illustration of President-elect Harrison and Vice-President-elect Morton wi... See More  

General McClellan's farewell to his troops...

NEW YORK HERALD, November 12, 1862 



* General George B. McClellan 

* Farewell address to his troops 



Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "McClellan's Farewell", "His Address to the Army of the Potomac", "Affectionate Adieu to His Troops" and "Grand Ovation to Their Late Commander" with his address printed her... See More  

The Wirz Trial...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 3, 1865 



* Captain Henry Wirz trial

* Andersonville Georgia prison

* American Indians



In the bottom half of the front page is a one-third column taken up with: "The Trial of Capt. Wirz" "Witnesses for the Defence--Negative Testimony--What Certain Persons Didn't see" (see photos). This is followed by: "Indian Affairs" "Gen... See More  

Map of the victory in Kentucky... Death of General Zollicoffer...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 21, 1862 



* Somerset Kentucky

* Mill Springs

* General Zollicoffer death



The front page features a nice Civil War map headed: "The Scene Of The Great Victory In Kentucky" showing most of Kentucky with portions of Virginia, Tennessee, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. Plus there are nice first column heads including: "GLORIOUS NEWS" &qu... See More  

Popular for the colorful political cartoons...

PUCK, New York, Sept. 6, 1893 



* Color political prints



Puck was America's first successful humor magazine of colorful cartoon caricatures and political satire, publishing from 1871 until 1918. It was also the first to successfully adopt full color lithography printing for a weekly publication. The color prints are very desired for their displayability. This issue has as its politi... See More  

Early from the capital of Florida...

THE FLORIDIAN AND JOURNAL, Tallahassee, Florida, Sept. 9, 1854 



* Rare from pre Civil War South



A nice & rare opportunity for a very early newspaper from the capital of Florida. Very rarely are we able to find antebellum Florida newspapers, particularly from the capital. Formatted much like other newspapers of the day with various news reports both local & national, and a wealth... See More  

Wheaton's Brigade

SEMI-WEEKLY GAZETTE AND BULLETIN, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, March 14, 1899



* Wheaton's Brigade

* Philippine-American War



This 8 page newspaper has column headlines on the front page that include: "WHEATON'S BRIGADE IN BATTLE" "Pasig Captured After a Brilliant Charge" "THREE AMERICANS KILLED" and more (see photos).



Other news of the day including v... See More  

Rare old west title from Gridley, California...

THE GRIDLEY HERALD, Gridley, California, March 22, 1883 



* Very rare Old West title



This could be the only issue of this title we have. Gridley is a small town north of Sacramento in Butte County. This is a four page issue with various news of the day & a wealth of ads, many of which are illustrated. Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, very nice, clean condition.... See More  

The "untimely" death of Jesse James?

THE DAILY MEMPHIS AVALANCHE,  Memphis, Tennessee, April 9, 1882 



* re. Jesse James assassination



The front page has a brief item: "St. Joseph has been the sensational center the past week. First the untimely death of Mr. J. James, & then the arrest in New York of two St. Joites who were negotiating for the sale..." (see photos).

Four pages, large folio size, loose at... See More  

Nice commentary on Negro troops...

THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 15, 1864



* Suffolk VA Virginia

* Negro troops



Among the front page columns heads on the Civil War are: "The Intentions of the Rebels" "Very Latest Intelligence" "Grand Division of the Mississippi" "Concentration of the Rebels" "Capture of Suffolk by the Union Troops" "Gallant... See More  

The Bell Tower at Westminster...

ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, February 2, 1856  Noteworthy content within this issue includes a small print of the new Bell Tower at the new Palace at Westminster, with supporting text.  other prints include:  "Balaclava Heights", "State Procession Of Her Majesty To Open Parliament" (being a doublepage print), "Wreck of the George Lord", "The P... See More  

Three color political prints...

JUDGE magazine, New York, Feb. 15, 1890  Judge magazine was founded in 1881 by a group of artists, headed by James Albert Wales, who left the staff of the popular comic weekly Puck. The magazine featured bold satire and good political drawing with chromolithographic front and back covers and center spread.

After a strong start, the magazine found itself struggling to compete with its very si... See More  

Broadsheet issue of President Cleveland's address..

DEMOCRATIC WATCHMAN--SUPPLEMENT, Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, Dec. 8, 1893 



* President Grover Cleveland

* State of the Union Address

* Rare broadsheet format



A single sheet issue which is entirely taken up with President Grover Cleveland's annual state-of-the-union address, with top of first column heads: "THE MESSAGE" "President Cleveland Discusses Public Affairs'... See More  

1845 Windsor Vermont...

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Battle report signed by Robert E. Lee...

NEW YORK TIMES, March 30, 1865 



* General Robert E. Lee

* Confederates falling apart, nearing the end of war



Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "Army of the Potomac", "Important Movement in Progress", "Result of the Consultation between the President & Our Generals", "The Battle Before Petersburgh", "Gen. Lee'... See More  

Fall River fire...

THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, September 22, 1874 This issue carries numerous illustrations, including many pertaining to "the Terrible Calamity at Fall River, Massachusetts". Also included are "an Autumn Tour in Switzerland - Life on the Rhine Boat"; "The Catholic Pilgrimage to Pontigny"; "The Episcopal Academy of Connecticut Located at Cheshire" and the larg... See More  

Seven Days Battles...

THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 8, 1862



* Post Seven Days Battles

* General George McClellan



This is a genuine Civil War newspaper from Abraham Lincoln's administration with one column headlines which include: "M'CLELLAN'S ARMY", "Skirmish with and Defeat of the Rebels on Friday", "One Thousand Prisoners and Three Batteries Captured", "THE OPERATIONS... See More  

Information on "The Texas"... on Commodore Decatur...

NATIONAL GAZETTE AND LITERARY REGISTER, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 25, 1830  The back page of this issue contains an article entitled "The Texas" which was extracted from a gentleman's correspondence. "Texas is now in a very prosperous condition. -- There has been more emigration this winter than in several years past. The road is at present full of movers... In anti... See More  

March from Middletown to Sperryville...

THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 21, 1862



* General Henry Wager Halleck

* Sperryville VA Virginia



This is a genuine Civil War newspaper from Abraham Lincoln's administration with one column headlines which include: "IMPORTANT FROM WASHINGTON", "Awaiting the Arrival of Gen. Halleck", "Sketch Of The General", "Important From The Gulf", "OPERATIONS OF ... See More  

Dinoceras... found in Wyoming...

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 23, 1887 The front page of this issue features a "Improved Type Composing and Distributing Machine" and accompanying article. Within the issue is "General View of the Route of the Mount Pilatus Railway"; "A Curious Suspension Bridge Near Chicago, ILL."; "The Dinoceras - A Gigantic Extinct Animal Found in Wyoming"; and addi... See More  

Six years before Utah statehood...

DESERET EVENING NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, Dec. 12, 1890 



* Rare Utah pre-statehood title



The ftpg. includes: "Indians Starving--They Receive Only Rations Enough for Two Days of the Week" "No Danger of an Outbreak" "The Irish Troubles" "Fatal Duel" and many other items. Indian content inside as well.

Six pages, large folio size, never ... See More  

Three color political prints...

JUDGE magazine, New York, March 29, 1890 



* Color political prints



Judge magazine was founded in 1881 by a group of artists, headed by James Albert Wales, who left the staff of the popular comic weekly Puck. The magazine featured bold satire and good political drawing with chromolithographic front and back covers and center spread.

After a strong start, the magazine found itself strug... See More