Post Civil War military content...

NEW YORK TIMES, New York, February 21, 1867



* Post civil war United States military



The front page has the following one column headlines:



* Washington News

* The Military Government Bill Adopted

* Almost a Strict Party Division in Both Houses

* A Veto from the President Almost Certain



& more.



Other news of the day throughout. Little margin wear, otherwise in nice conditi... See More  

Columbia-Harvard Boat Race...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, July 10, 1886 (print only as shown)



This print as a large illustration of "The Columbia-Harvard Boat Race, June 26" by Charles Graham and three smaller prints of "Columbia Cottage"; "The Mascots" and Coaching a Crew". In good condition.

Chess...

NEW-YORK TIMES, August 18, 1867



* The game of Chess

* Post civil war reporting



On the back page under "Chess" is a report:



* The Late Match Between Detroit & New-York



Includes the position of the opposing forces at the time of the "abandonment" of the game, mentioning that it "...forms a very fine study..." Also has another report: "American ... See More  

The French Expedition to the Cambodian Ruins...

THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, October 16, 1874



The famous folio-size newspaper with the large graphics. The front page features an illustration entitled "Metropolitan Candidates for Official Prizes". Other illustrations within the issue include "The Foster Mother"; "The Phantom Carriage" and "The French Expedition to the Cambodian Ruins - Embarkation of Sculptu... See More  

THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, June 22, 1874.  The famous folio-size newspaper with the large graphics. The frontpage features an illustration entitled "The Proposed Reciprocity Treaty". Other illustrations within the issue include "Mr. Minot A. Osborn, Editor of the New Haven 'Register'"; "Procession of the Corpus Christi Festival from the Church of St. Stephen, Vienna... See More  

THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, September 17, 1881.  The famous folio-size newspaper with the large graphics. The frontpage features an illustration entitled "Opening of the Dramatic Season 1881 - 82". Other illustrations within the issue include "A Saxon Housewife in the middle Ages"; "A Letter for Papa"; "Sports of the Season"; and "Driving Sketches... See More  

A.B. Frost...

THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, September 24, 1874.  The famous folio-size newspaper with the large graphics. The frontpage features an illustration entitled "One Good turn Deserves Another" by A. B. Frost. Other illustrations within the issue include "Meeting of the Anthropological Congress at Stockholm, Sweden'; "Sketches at the Autumn Floral Exhibition Held at Horticultura... See More  

THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, July 16, 1873.  The famous folio-size newspaper with the large graphics. The frontpage features an illustration entitled "Graphic Statues, No. 19 -- The Sun and The Shepherd". Other illustrations within the issue include "Ellis War"; "John Biglin"; "The French Section of the Vienna Exhibition" and "The Old Bachelor's So... See More  

Shirt and collar manufacturing...

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...

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  

Catskill Creek, New York... gas to light villiage?...

SATURDAY EVENING POST, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated August 1, 1829



* Catskill Creek New York

* Gas used for early lighting



A page 3 report from the "Catskill, N.Y. Reporter" says:



* A fountain of carburetted hydrogen gas has been discovered in the bottom of Catskill Creek, near the foot of Main Street in this village



Mentions an experiment was conducted in which ... See More  

HARPER'S WEEKLY dated July 16, 1881. (print only)



This is a single-page Thomas Nast political illustration entitled "Out-'Shining' Everybody in Humiliation at Albany" with the caption "New York: 'I did not engage you, Vice-President Arthur, to do this kind of work."



The print size is approximately 16.25 x 11.25 inches and is in good condition. Please see ... See More  

HARPER'S WEEKLY dated April 5, 1879. (print only)



This is a single-page Thomas Nast political illustration entitled "Hatching" with the caption "How much longer will birds of prey be allowed to gorge themselves on the savings of the self-denying and industrious -- and escape the consequences?"



The print size is approximately 16 x 11 inches and is in good ... See More  

HARPER'S WEEKLY dated September 4, 1875. (print only)



This is a single-page Thomas Nast political illustration entitled "That Irredeemable Rag Baby" with caption "This is a nice position for a 'Hard-Money' Bachelor to be placed in."



The print size is approximately 15.75 x 11 inches, as a few minor edge tears, otherwise is in good condition. Please see ph... See More  

HARPER'S WEEKLY dated August 14, 1869. (print only)



This is a single-page Thomas Nast political illustration entitled "Co-Operative Housekeeping" with caption "Go to the ant, thou sluggard; Consider her ways, and be wise"



The print size is approximately 16.25 x 11.25 inches, has a very lite stain in the lower right corner, otherwise is in good condition. ... See More  

HARPER'S WEEKLY dated December 23, 1876. (print only)



This is a single-page Thomas Nast political illustration entitled "Caesar, Now Be Still" with caption quotes by Shakspeare and U.S. Grant.



The print size is approximately 16.5 x 11 inches and is in good condition. Please see photos for details.... See More  

Married for 86 years...

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, from Boston, Massachusetts, dated September 26, 1829



* Married for 86 years



Page 2 has an obituary for Lazarus Rowe, of Limington, Me. This states he was 104 and married at 18, and that his wife died earlier in the year. Has details about his family and his military career. One of the oldest marriages on record.



Other news of the day with advertisements throughout.

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Captain John Cleves Symmes...

CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE & JOURNAL, N.Y., June 19, 1829



* John Cleves Symmes, Jr. death



On page 3 in the "Obituary" section is one that reads: "In Hamilton, Butler county, Ohio, the 19th ult. Capt. John Cleves Symmes, extensively known as the author of the theory of open poles and concentric spheres..." & more.



News of the day, mostly religious. Some lite foxing, ot... See More  

HARPER'S WEEKLY dated October 18, 1884. (print only)



This is a single-page Thomas Nast political illustration entitled "Lashing Himself Into Fever Heat"  -- 'Black-Law Reid "You are British Free-Traders, Dudes, Phariesees, Frauds, and Mugwumps - that's what you are!"'.



The print size is approximately 16 x 11.25 inches and is in good condition. Please... See More  

The annual message of President Martin Van Buren...

THE GLOBE, Washington, December 5, 1837  On page 2 under "Twenty-Fifth Congress, Second Session" is mention that:



* ...the President would send a message, in writing, to...Congress, at 12 o'clock this day. The following message was received from the President... through his private secretary, A. Van Buren, Esq.



Hereafter is the text of the President's message taking all of p... See More  

Wrestling a bear... Niagara Falls...

SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, dated January 15, 1848



* Uncommon sporting title



Interesting articles include: "A Winter Jaunt To Niagara Falls" "Camp Hunting In Mississippi" & "Wrestling With A Bear"



and more. Area of staining in the outer margin, lite foxing, otherwise nice. 12 pages.

Christmas poem..

HARPER'S WEEKLY dated December 26, 1874. (print only)



This is a single-page poem and print engraving entitled "The Christmas Baby" by Will Carleton. This is accompanied by seven small illustrations -- angels; a church; a father and his children; a lady making a visit; children playing; a cemetery; and a father holding a newborn baby.



The print size is approximately... See More  

Unknown Title  (print only) circa 1856



PLEASE NOTE: The exact title and date of this lithograph is unknown. This is a tinted lithograph entitled "Temple at Tumai, Lew Chew".



The size is approximately 11.5 by 8.5 inches. Please refer to the photos for more details.



NOTED: This is showing "Ackerman Lith 379 Broadway N.Y."

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Prints, prints, prints... All from the 19th century...

A Wholesale Lot of 25 damaged/incomplete 19th century illustrated issues which contain over 100 prints (in all) suitable for framing.  A few 2nd-rate issues are included as well.  If you are a reseller, or enjoy the beautiful woodcut prints found in issues of Harper's Weekly, Frank Leslie's Illustrated, etc., this lot is a perfect way to obtain many usable prints for less than a ... See More  

Unknown Title  (print only) circa 1855



PLEASE NOTE: The exact title and date of this lithograph is unknown. This is a tinted lithograph entitled "View of Sangre De Cristo Pass - Looking Northeast from Camp North of Summit, Aug. 11th".



The size is approximately 11.5 by 8.5 inches.



NOTED: This is showing "Lith by A. Hoen & Co, Balto" and internet information sta... See More