GROWTH & EXPANSION... Cincinnati, Ohio...
Item #541249
May 03, 1833
EVENING POST, New York City, New York, May 3, 1833
* Early Cincinnati, Ohio population...
* Progress of the West...
Page 2 has a report: "Progress Of The West.--The section of land on which Cincinnati is laid out, was bought for forty-nine dollars worth of land warrants! This was in December, 1788. Its population in 1795, was 500; in 1813, 4000; now in 1832... See More
Martinsburg West Virginia 1862 Civil War...
Item #541242
March 03, 1862
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, Boston, Massachusetts, March 3, 1862
* Martinsburg West Virginia
* Murfreesboro Tennessee
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history.
This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported SEE PHOTOS. Much more.... See More
Generals Buckner and Tilghman...
Item #541241
March 04, 1862
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, Boston, Massachusetts, March 4, 1862
* Columbus Missouri - Charles Town, West Virginia
Headlines include: "Skirmish with Jefferson Thompson's Command", "Restoration of Commerce between the North and South", "Loss of a Boston Ship by Fire", "Generals Buckner and Tilghman at Fort Warren", and much more (see im... See More
Middleburg Virginia 1862 Civil War...
Item #541211
April 05, 1862
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, Boston, Massachusetts, April 5, 1862
* Middleburg Virginia
* Island No. 10
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history.
This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported SEE PHOTOS. Much more.... See More
Johnson vetoes Omnibus Act...
Item #541205
June 26, 1868
NEW-YORK TIMES, June 26, 1868 Front page has: "Washington" "The President's Message Vetoing the Southern States Bill" "The Bill Passed Over the Veto by Both Houses" "Continuation of the Debate on the Tax Bill"
Has details about the override of the veto by Congress, plus the text of President Johnson's veto of the Omnibus Reconstruction bill hi... See More
Tunnel along the Whitewater Canal...
Item #541167
January 21, 1840
THE MADISONIAN, Washington DC, Jan. 21, 1840.
* General William Henry Harrison for President
* Whitewater Canal tunnel
A page 3 item from a Cincinnati paper says that Gen. Harrison was seen for the first time since the nomination, and that he was involved in the contract of a tunnel along the Whitewater Canal that passes through his farm at North Bend. Mentions that: "We have never se... See More
Mummies discovered in Mexico?...
Item #541062
August 04, 1848
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, from Boston, Massachusetts, dated August 4, 1848. Page 2 has an unsubstantiated report stating that a million mummies were discovered near Durango, Mexico. This mentions that: "They are in a sitting posture, but have the same wrappings, bands and ornaments as the Egyptians." Also lists the artifacts discovered, and says: "...America will become anot... See More
1862 Yorktown Virginia Civil War.....
Item #540931
May 02, 1862
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, New York City, May 2, 1862
* Yorktown Virginia
* New Orleans Louisiana
* Fort Macon North Carolina
This 8 page newspaper is in good condition (except for little margin wear and minor foxing) due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history.
This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day ... See More
Noteworthy print... singlesheet leaf only, but nice for display...
Item #540910
January 21, 1888
HARPER'S WEEKLY, N.Y., Jan. 21, 1888 Fullpg. has a halfpg. exterior view of the Art Institute Of Chicago and two quarter page illus. of the interior. Has an archival mend to a minor tear in the right & left margins.
Noteworthy print... singlesheet leaf only, but nice for display...
Item #540909
May 11, 1889
SUPPLEMENT TO FRANK LESLIES ILLUSTRATED, N.Y., May 11, 1889 (print only) Tipped-in dblpgctrfld: Some Typical Decorations Of New York Business Houses During Centennial Week. Largest illus. shows the James MCreery & Co., Dry Goods Broadway & Eleventh Street. There is also one of Bloomingdale Bros. Dry Goods, Third Ave. & Fifty-Ninth Street. Has a decorative border with two small insets w... See More
Port Republic Virginia...
Item #540867
June 14, 1862
THE EVENING POST, New York City, New York, September June 14, 1862
* Port Republic Virginia...
* Deep Creek Virginia...
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition (except for little margin wear & tear) due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is very large in size (unusual). It measures 30 x 26 inches and load... See More
The War in Denmark...
Item #540852
April 03, 1864
THE NEW YORK HERALD: dated April 3, 1864.
* The War in Denmark
* Dutch vs. Germans
The front page of this issue contains a large map measuring approximately 9 by 9 1/2 and titled "The War in Denmark". Additional content from the civil war includes: "Important Order of General Grant".
This issue is damaged, as such it has been marked down to $18. A large pi... See More
1862 New York City Newspaper....
Item #540643
February 26, 1862
THE EVENING POST, New York City, February 26, 1862
* Fort Donelson Tennessee
* Nashville Tennessee
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition (except for little margin wear & tear) due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is very large in size (unusual). It measures 30 x 26 inches and loaded with advertisements and Civil War repor... See More
1862 New York City Newspaper....
Item #540642
March 01, 1862
THE EVENING POST, New York City, March 1, 1862
* Columbus Kentucky
* Eastport Mississippi
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition (except for little margin wear & tear) due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is very large in size (unusual). It measures 30 x 26 inches and loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throug... See More
1862 New York City Newspaper....
Item #540640
March 04, 1862
THE EVENING POST, New York City, New York, March 4, 1862
* Columbus, Kentucky...
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition (except for little margin wear & tear) due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is very large in size (unusual). It measures 30 x 26 inches and loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from ... See More
1862 New York City Newspaper....
Item #540639
February 14, 1862
THE EVENING POST, New York City, September, February 14, 1862
* Springfield Missouri
* Elizabeth City North Carolina
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition (except for little margin wear & tear) due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is very large in size (unusual). It measures 30 x 26 inches and loaded with advertisements a... See More
Hanover Court House....
Item #540554
May 28, 1862
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, New York City, New York, May 28, 1862
* Hanover, Virginia...
* Baltimore, Maryland...
This 8 page newspaper is in good condition (except for little margin wear) due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout fr... See More
Feast of Rosh Hashannah...
Item #540496
September 05, 1888
THE EVENING SUN, New York, Sept. 5, 1888
* Feast of Rosh Hashannah
* Judaica : Jewish interest
The last column on the front page contains an article headed:
"Feast Of Rosh Hashannah" "The 5,649th Year of the Jewish Calendar Begins To-Night" "One of the Most Solemn of the Hebrew Holidays--The Ten Significant Reasons for Blowing the Shofar, or Ram's Horn"
wit... See More
Judaica item...
Item #540482
January 03, 1878
AMERICAN STANDARD, Uniontown, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, January 3, 1878
* Judaica item : "Work of Jewish Bondholders"...
* "An Ugly Day at Harper's Ferry"...
Page 2 has a lengthy half column article headed:
"The National Suffering The Work of Jewish Bondholders"
with the full text visible in the photos below.
Also on pg. 2: "... See More
Billiard tables...
Item #540451
July 14, 1877
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 14, 1877
* Billiard Table
* Carnivorous Plants
This issue contains the following prints and/or articles: Collender's Improved Billiard Table", "Improved Billiard Ball Holder", "Curious Carnivorous Plants", "Catastrophism in Geology", and much more.
This issue is in good condition, save for a small library stamp at... See More
1862 New York City Newspaper...
Item #540421
April 02, 1862
THE EVENING POST, New York City, New York, April 2, 1862
* Woodstock, Virginia...
* Nashville, Tennessee...
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition (except for little margin wear and tear) due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is very large in size (unusual). It measures 30 x 26 inches and loaded with advertisements and ... See More
1862 New York City Newspaper....
Item #540329
March 20, 1862
THE EVENING POST, New York City, March 20, 1862
* Jacksonville Florida
* Galveston Texas
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition (except for little margin wear & tear) due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is very large in size (unusual). It measures 30 x 26 inches and loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports through... See More
Covington & Newport, Kentucky Prints in 1856...
Item #540306
December 20, 1856
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL DRAWING-ROOM COMPANION, Boston, December 20, 1856 This title was formatted much like the more popular "Harper's Weekly" being tabloid-size with several pages of prints. This title actually precedes Harper's, which did not begin publication until 1857. Within this issue are prints captioned: "Covington KY (2 scenes)" "Newport KY (2 sc
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The inexpensive typewriter...
Item #540302
October 16, 1886
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 16, 1886 This issue contains the following prints and/or articles: "A Cheap Type Writer", "Experiments with the Scientific Top", "Stillman's Saddle Sulky", and much more.
This issue is in good condition save for small library stamp along the upper edge of the front page.
1862 New York City Newspaper...
Item #540298
October 27, 1862
THE EVENING POST from New York City and dated October 27, 1862
* Galveston, Texas
* Holly Springs, Mississippi
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition (except for minor margin wear and tear) due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is very large in size (unusual). It measures 30 x 26 inches and loaded with advertiseme... See More
The Modoc Indian War...
Item #540027
March 06, 1873
THE NEW YORK TIMES, NY, March 6, 1873
* Modoc Indian War
* Lava Beds
* Captain Jack
The front page has: "The Modocs" "The Terms of Peace Offered by the Commissioners"
Other news of the day throughout. 8 pages in nice condition.
The Modoc Indian War...
Item #540026
March 23, 1873
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 23, 1873
* Modoc Indian War
* Lava Beds
The front page has:
* The Modocs
* Gen. Canby's Opinion of the Situation--The Course to be Pursued
Other news of the day throughout. 8 pages in nice condition.... See More
Civil War map... South Carolina coast....
Item #540020
August 05, 1862
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 5, 1862 This 8 page issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes a front page map: "GENERAL POPE'S OPERATIONS, The Splendid Reconnoissance of General Crawford". Headlines in this issue include: "Important From Washington" "Six Hundred Thousand New Troops C
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Civil War map...
Item #539898
January 09, 1862
THE NEW YORK HERALD, January 9, 1862 This 8 page newspaper is in good condition (except for minor spine wear). This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes a front page map: "The Rebel General Zollicoffer's Position On The Cumberland River"
Headlines in this issue include: "Important From Weste... See More
1863 New York City Newspaper....
Item #539882
May 25, 1863
THE EVENING POST, New York City, May 25, 1863
* Calhoun Mississippi
* Middletown Tennessee
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition (except for little margin wear & tear) due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is very large in size (unusual). It measures 30 x 26 inches and loaded with advertisements and Civ
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* Calhoun Mississippi
* Middletown Tennessee
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition (except for little margin wear & tear) due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is very large in size (unusual). It measures 30 x 26 inches and loaded with advertisements and Civ
1862 New York City Newspaper...
Item #539757
November 22, 1862
THE EVENING POST, New York City, November 22, 1862
* Fredericksburg, Virginia
* Holly Springs, Mississippi
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition (except for little margin wear and tear) due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is very large in size (unusual). It measures 30 x 26 inches and loaded with advertisements and ... See More
Item #539479
March 07, 1878
AMERICAN STANDARD, Uniontown, Pennsylvania, March 7, 1878
* Uncommon newspaper from Fayette County, Pennsylvania
An interesting and early newspaper from this somewhat small town in the southwest part of the state.
Complete in 4 pages with a wide variety of news of the day both local and national. A great number of advertisements as well.
Large folio size, never bound nor trimmed, many fo... See More
Capture of Hamilton, North Carolina...
Item #539475
July 22, 1862
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York City, New York, July 22, 1862
* Hamilton, North Carolina...
* Beaver Dam Creek, Virginia...
* Hamilton, North Carolina...
* Beaver Dam Creek, Virginia...
This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition (except for some creases) due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day
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Charles Dickens to publish a new work of humor...
Item #539430
September 18, 1839
THE MADISONIAN, Washington City, Washington, September 18, 1839
* Charles Dickens...
* Uncommon title...
Page 3 has a short item reading: "Mr. Charles Dickens, the immortal Boz, has announced, through his publishers, Messrs. Chapman and Hall, another new periodical work of humor, to appear on the 1st of August next! The name is of course kept a profound mystery.&qu... See More
Item #539417
January 01, 1843
Collection of seven receipts dated 1843, most from the "corporation of New York" for various services rendered. Most measure about 3 1/2 by 8 in. some wear at edges, mostly good (see photos).
Map of the Mississippi River...
Item #539355
March 18, 1862
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 18, 1862
* Civil War map of Island No. Ten in the Mississippi River
The front page includes a nice Civil War map headed: "Position of the Rebels at Island No. 10--Scene of the Victory Just Gained by Flag Officer Foote, With His Flotilla".
There is much related reporting as well as additional Civil War coverage on the front page with one... See More
Map of the Mississippi River...
Item #539354
March 18, 1862
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 18, 1862 The ftpg. includes a nice Civil War map headed: "Position of the Rebels at Island No. 10--Scene of the Victory Just Gained by Flag Officer Foote, With His Flotilla". There is much related reporting as well as additional Civil War coverage on the front page with one column heads including: "The Rebels Shelled Out of Their Upper Battery" &... See More
Map of the Mississippi River...
Item #539353
March 18, 1862
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 18, 1862 The ftpg. includes a nice Civil War map headed: "Position of the Rebels at Island No. 10--Scene of the Victory Just Gained by Flag Officer Foote, With His Flotilla". There is much related reporting as well as additional Civil War coverage on the front page with one column heads including: "The Rebels Shelled Out of Their Upper Battery" &... See More
Map of the Mississippi River...
Item #539352
March 18, 1862
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York City, New York, March 18, 1862
* Island No. 10
* Mississippi River
* New Madrid, Missouri
* Columbus Kentucky
The front page includes a nice Civil War map headed, "Position of the Rebels at Island No. 10--Scene of the Victory Just Gained by Flag Officer Foote, With His Flotilla."
There is much related reporting as well as additional Civil War cov... See More
1862 New York City Newspaper....
Item #539272
August 06, 1862
THE EVENING POST from New York City and dated September August 6, 1862.
* Newark Missouri
* Gordonsville Virginia
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition (except for little margin wear) due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is very large in size (unusual). It measures 30 x 26 inches
... See More
* Newark Missouri
* Gordonsville Virginia
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition (except for little margin wear) due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is very large in size (unusual). It measures 30 x 26 inches
1862 New York City Newspaper....
Item #539271
August 09, 1862
THE EVENING POST from New York City and dated September August 9, 1862.
* Wolftown Virginia
* Malvern Hill Virginia
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition (except for little margin wear) due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is very large in size (unusual). It measures 30 x 26 inches and
... See More
* Wolftown Virginia
* Malvern Hill Virginia
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition (except for little margin wear) due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is very large in size (unusual). It measures 30 x 26 inches and
From when it was a newspaper... 1829-1835...
Item #539259
THE SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, 1829-35 This very famous title--much more famous from its 20th century life than its 19th century beginnings--actually started as a newspaper. It wasn't until close to the turn of the century that it became a magazine, filled with photos and illustrations. It began in 1821 making this issue from the earliest period of its life which would end... See More
1862 New York City Newspaper....
Item #539255
August 21, 1862
THE EVENING POST, New York City, August 21, 1862
* Irish Regiment
* Henderson Kentucky
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition (except for little margin wear) due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is very large in size (unusual). It measures 30 x 26 inches and loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the ... See More
1862 Orange, Virginia...
Item #539220
August 05, 1862
THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, August 5, 1862.
* Orange, Virginia
* General John Pope
This 8 page issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following FRONT PAGE Map: "GENERAL POPE'S OPERATIONS, The Splendid Reconnoissance of General Crawford".
Headlines in this issue includes: "Importa
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Ivory Soap advertisement...
Item #539205
January 01, 1897
Unknown Title, circa 1897. (print only)
PLEASE NOTE: The exact title of the issue and date is unknown. The color print size is approximately 10.5 x 15.5 inches and is a full-page ad for Ivory Soap.
Grand Junction, Tennessee.....
Item #539175
May 03, 1862
THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, May 3, 1862.
* Grand Junction, Tennessee
* Grenada, Mississippi
This 8 page issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following FRONT PAGE Map: "Probable Retreat Of Beauregard To Grand Junction", "Map Showing the Position of Grand Junction and the Different Routes
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OUTLAW OF THE OLD WEST...
Item #539149
July 03, 1869
THE NEW-YORK TIMES, New York City, New York, July 3, 1869
* Missouri outlaw and guerrilla Sam Hildebrand...
* Original post civil war reading...
Page 5 has: "Sam Hildebrand The Outlaw of the Southeast--A Reward of Ten Thousand Dollars for His Head. Includes a report that describes Hildebrand as a daring and ruthless bushwhacker, plus talk about the attempts t... See More
1862 Civil War Map - Orange Virginia.....
Item #539141
August 05, 1862
THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, August 5, 1862.
* Orange Virginia
* Gordsonsville
This 8 page newspaper is in good condition (except for some margin wear and tiny bidning holes along the spine) due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported whic
Item #539107
April 19, 1862
HARPER'S WEEKLY dated April 19, 1862 (print only)
This is a double-page print. This engraving is entitled "The Great Uprising of the North -- An Anniversary Picture -- April 12, 1862". See photos for details.
The print size is approximately 22 x 16 inches.
W.A. Rogers...
Item #539104
June 06, 1891
Supplement to HARPER'S WEEKLY dated June 6, 1891 (print only)
This is a double-page print. This W.A. Rogers engraving is comprised of several small sketches and is entitled "Sketches in the Chicago Parks". See photos for details.
The print size is approximately 23 x 16.5 inches.
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