Item #554347
March 08, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY dated March 8, 1879. (print only)
This is a single-page Thomas Nast political illustration entitled "Attack on the Resumption Safe" with caption "U.S. 'If you think to stop my mouth, you will be greatly mistaken. This sudden kindness at your hands will only make me more watchful.'"
The print size is approximately 16 x 10.5 inches and is i... See More
Item #554346
September 04, 1875
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
Item #554338
February 01, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY dated February 1, 1879. (print only)
This is a single-page Thomas Nast political illustration entitled "Our Modern Ulysses on His Travels" with caption "Ulysses. 'I say, Neptune, all Grecian History need not repeat itself; therefore you had better not laud me there.'"
The print size is approximately 16 x 11 inches, as a few edge minor edge... See More
Item #554335
August 14, 1869
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
Item #554333
May 07, 1881
HARPER'S WEEKLY dated May 7, 1881. (print only)
This is a single-page Thomas Nast political illustration entitled "New York Must Go -- Down" with caption "Scum: 'When this law is passed, you will be so disorganized that you will not be able to muster a corporal's guard against me.'"
The print size is approximately 16 x 11 inches and is in good condition. ... See More
Item #554332
December 23, 1876
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
White River Falls, Columbia River...
Item #554226
November 29, 1875
DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, November 29, 1875
* White River Falls in Washington Territory print
The back page has a 12 1/2 by 9 1/2 inch illustration: "A View Of The White River Falls, Columbia River, Washington Territory."
Other prints and text throughout.
Slight crease in the upper left corner of the illustration, small archival mends to tears in the left margi... See More
Married for 86 years...
Item #554185
September 26, 1829
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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White Face... Highest Mountain In New York...
Item #554181
May 13, 1837
THE GLOBE, Washington DC, May 13, 1837
* Early Whiteface Mountain description
A page 3 report about the "Highest Mountain In New York" states, in part: "White Face, a mountain in Essex County...is found by Professor Emmens...to be 4855 feet above the level of the sea...while Round Top of the Catskill range, hitherto deemed our highest peek, is only 3804....The re... See More
Captain John Cleves Symmes...
Item #554061
June 19, 1829
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
Item #553839
June 28, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY dated June 28, 1879. (print only)
This is a single-page Thomas Nast political illustration entitled "The 'Ohio Idea' of Baby-Farming" which includes a small chorus under the illustration title.
The print size is approximately 16 x 11 inches and is in good condition. Please see photos for details.... See More
Item #553834
October 18, 1884
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
Item #553832
August 14, 1875
HARPER'S WEEKLY dated August 14, 1875. (print only)
This is a single-page Thomas Nast political illustration entitled "The British Lion Loose in the House of Commons" -- 'Now put your Head in, if you dare."
The print size is approximately 16.5 x 11.5 inches, has a lite stain at the bottom edge and a few minor edge tears, otherwise is in good condition. P... See More
The annual message of President Martin Van Buren...
Item #553743
December 05, 1837
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
Child's Sunday School publication...
Item #553733
September 01, 1865
THE CHILD'S WORLD, Philadelphia & New York, September, 1865
* Uncommon Childrens publication
Has Sunday School content for young folks, with a few illustrations.
Nice masthead has three scenes. Published by the American Sunday-School Union. Quarto-size, 4 pages
Wrestling a bear... Niagara Falls...
Item #553731
January 15, 1848
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..
Item #553394
December 26, 1874
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
Christmas poem..
Item #553391
December 26, 1874
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
Item #553342
January 01, 1856
Unknown Title (print only) circa 1856
PLEASE NOTE: The exact title and date of this lithograph is unknown. This is a tinted lithograph entitled "Napha from Bamboo Village".
The size is approximately 11.5 by 8.5 inches. This print has very lite dirtiness, otherwise is in nice condition. Please refer to the photos for more details.
NOTED: This is s... See More
Item #553339
January 01, 1856
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."
... See More
Item #553338
January 01, 1856
Unknown Title (print only) circa 1856
PLEASE NOTE: The exact title and date of this lithograph is unknown. This is a tinted lithograph entitled "Light House, Point de Galle, Ceylon.
The size is approximately 11.5 by 8.5 inches. This print has some very lite dirtiness and two fold creases toward the lower left corner area. Please refer to the photos for m... See More
Prints, prints, prints... All from the 19th century...
Item #553244
January 01, 1880
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
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Item #553189
January 01, 1855
Unknown Title (print only) circa 1855
PLEASE NOTE: The exact title and date of this lithograph is unknown. This is a tinted lithograph entitled "Summit of the Nearest Ridge South of Grand River - Traversed in passing around lateral Canones 12 O'clock, September 12".
The size is approximately 11.5 by 8.5 inches. This print has some lite dirtiness.
... See More
Item #553185
January 01, 1855
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
Western Americana...
Print by Sol Eytinge, Jr...
Item #553136
May 17, 1873
HARPER'S WEEKLY dated May 17, 1873. (print only)
This is a single-page framed print. The print contains the engraving "Young Bucks returning with Spoils".
The print size is approximately 9.75 x 7.25 inches and the overall matted size approximately is 15 x 11 inches. The matting color is an ivory color.
Please note that these have been matted, unframed, for some time and you ... See More
Andrew Jackson New York City visit...
Item #553006
June 18, 1833
EVENING POST, New York, NY, June 18, 1833
* Andrew Jackson New York City visit
* 19th century original reading
On page 2 under "Progress of the President" is a detailed report about Andrew Jackson's visit to New York City. Parts of the report describe his appearance and more.
Other news of the day throughout.
4 page in good condition.... See More
Item #552878
May 23, 1881
STREET AND SMITH'S NEW YORK WEEKLY, New York, NY, May 23, 1881. Subtitled: "A journal of useful knowledge, romance, amusement, etc."
This is basically a literary newspaper featuring a decorative masthead with a front page illustration. This is an uncut issue, closed form measures approximately 22x14.5 inches and contains 8 pages. Some marginal tears and minor wear. Page 5 does hav... See More
Item #552876
March 14, 1881
STREET AND SMITH'S NEW YORK WEEKLY, New York, NY, March 14, 1881. Subtitled: "A journal of useful knowledge, romance, amusement, etc."
This is basically a literary newspaper featuring a decorative masthead with a front page illustration. This also contains a few advertisements. This is an uncut issue, closed form measures approximately 22x14.5 inches and contains 8 pages. Some mar... See More
1862 Civil War - Salem Virginia...
Item #552820
November 07, 1862
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York City, November 7, 1862
* Salem Virginia
* Front Royal Virginia
* Winchester Virginia
This 8 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 which includes the following FRON... See More
America's first penny newspaper...
Item #552775
THE SUN, New York, 1834 This title was the first penny newspaper in the country. The masthead contains a nice woodcut image. Has various bits of news along with the pg. 2 “Police Office” reports which are interesting to read. Quarto-size, 4 pages, occasional foxing, but otherwise nice.
Rare military paper...
Item #552771
CITIZEN SOLDIER, Norwich, Vermont, 1841 "Devoted To the Interests of the Militia, Military Science & National Defense" as noted in the masthead, where also is found their motto: "In Times Of Peace, Prepare For War". Lasted but 52 issues, 9 1/2 by 12 1/2 in., a rare & uncommon title. Great condition. The image is a stock photo showing the condition and look o... See More
President Andrew Jackson... type signature...
Item #552566
December 08, 1832
EVENING POST, New York, NY, December 8, 1832.
* President Andrew Jackson...
* Early 19th century original reading
Page 2 has a message from the President to the Senate explaining why he returned a bill that provided for "...the settlement of claims of States, for interest on advance to the United States...", signed in type: Andrew Jackson.
Other news of the day with many ads.
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The Civil War at Pensacola and Key West...
Item #552534
May 11, 1861
THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 11, 1861 Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "The War" "Important From Washington" "Highly Important From Missouri" "Attack of the St. Louis Mob on the United States Soldiers" "Condition of Affairs at Pensacola and Key West" "Capture of the Famous Winans Steam Gun by General Butler's Troops&q... See More
Item #552498
March 06, 1880
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 6, 1880.
Front full page illustration of "The Carnival in Havana - General Grant in the Procession."
Inside are three 1/3 pg. illus. pertaining to "General Grant in Cuba - The Trip to San Diego." Full page Thomas Nast illustration entitled "Let Him Roar, Mr. Speaker." Full pg. illus. of "The Carnival in Central America.&qu... See More
Edited by Horace Greeley...
Item #552482
March 17, 1838
THE JEFFERSONIAN, Albany, New York, March 17, 1838 A volume I issue (number 5) of this uncommon title which lists Horace Greeley as the editor in the masthead. Mostly political-related content.
Has a "Summary Of News" on the back page.
Quarto-size, 8 pages, front page, some lite foxing.
Early Sitka, Alaska... Bethlehem, Pennsylvania newspaper...
Item #552167
December 06, 1867
BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Pennsylvania, December 6, 1867
* Early Sitka Alaska settlement
* From the Indian Wars era
* 19th century Bethlehem, Pennsylvania original
This 4 page newspaper has news of the day. Several interesting advertisements tell the way life was back then.
A page 2 report says: "At Sitka the land speculators are beginning to buy up ground, in view of the anticipated.... See More
Winslow Homer print from 1874...
Item #552129
April 18, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 18, 1874
* Winslow Homer print from the desirable year of 1874
Certainly the best print in this famous illustrated newspaper is the very nice full page by noted artist Winslow Homer, captioned: "New York Charities--St. Barnabas House, 304 Mulberry Street"
Many other prints in this issue as well but they pale in comparison in terms of desir... See More
Uncommon title...
Item #552078
April 07, 1852
GRANITE FARMER, Manchester, New Hampshire, April 7, 1852
* Uncommon title
Mostly agriculture-related content. Has an ornate masthead that includes an engraving of the "Old Man In The Mountain".
Front page has stray writing in the right margin & some foxing in the upper half, some lite wear. Measures 15 1/2 by 11 inches.
Item #551998
January 30, 1864
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 30, 1864 (Print only)
This single page illustration is from the last page of the issue. This features a political cartoon of Jeff Davis entitled "Cold Comfort". The remainder of the page is comprised of variety of ads which one is for Remington's Revolver.
The page measures approximately 11.25" x 16" and is in good condition (see photos ... See More
Item #551995
January 30, 1864
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 30, 1864 (Print only)
This single page illustration is comprised of two half-page illustrations: "The New English Six Hundred-Pounder Armstrong Gun" and "Launch of Her Majesty's Screw Steamship 'Minotaur,' Fifty Guns, at Blackwall, England".
The page measures approximately 11.25" x 16", has a slight irregular left edge, otherwi... See More
Item #551992
January 30, 1864
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 30, 1864 (Print only)
This single page illustration is from the front page of the issue and is comprised of three separate illustrations: "The Church of the Compania in the Distance"; "The Church of the Compania"; and "Nuns of the Church of the Compania, at Santiago, Chili, After the Conflagration".
The page measures approximat... See More
Concerning the remains of John Wilkes Booth...
Item #551968
September 19, 1867
NEW-YORK TIMES, NY, September 19, 1867
* John Wilkes Booth
* Mother's wish denied
Page 5 has a report from Baltimore: "The Government Refuse to Give the Remains of Wilkes Booth to His Brother"
The Report reads: "Mr. Edwin Booth...has made application again for the remains of his brother, pleading...that his mother, being very aged, craves the dead body... See More
Horace Greeley as editor...
Item #551839
March 03, 1838
THE JEFFERSONIAN, Albany, New York, March 3, 1838 A volume I issue (number 3) of this uncommon weekly title that lists in the masthead Horace Greeley as the editor. Has mostly political-related content, but also has a "Summary Of News" on the back page. Quarto-size, 8 pages, front page has stray writing in the lower margin, some lite foxing.
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania in 1867...
Item #551774
December 09, 1867
BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Pennsylvania, December 9, 1867
* From the Indian Wars era
* 19th century Bethlehem, Pennsylvania original
This 4 page newspaper has news of the day. Several interesting advertisements tell the way life was back then.
Made of rag paper, this issue is in nice condition.
Frankfort, Kentucky as the Capital...
Item #551759
January 22, 1830
CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE & JOURNAL & ZION'S HERALD, New York, January 22, 1830
* Frankfort, Kentucky as the Capital est.
* Early 19th century original
A page 3 report from "Kentucky" says the general assembly "...convened at the new capitol, at Frankfort, on the 7th December. The capitol is not yet completed; but it is said that when finished it w... See More
The Massachusetts Ploughman...
Item #551716
April 06, 1844
THE MASSACHUSETTS PLOUGHMAN, April 6 - October 6, 1844
* Subscription form for a newspaper
* Cost of $1
A very interesting bit of ephemera for any early newspaper collection. Measures 2 1/2 by 7 1/4 in, some folds, minimal wear, generally very nice.
Barbourville, Kentucky... Liberty, Missouri...
Item #551625
September 23, 1861
THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York City, September 23, 1861
* Barbourville KY Kentucky
* Liberty MO Missouri (Blue Mills)
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration.
Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "THE REBELLION" "NEWS FROM MISSOURI" "REPORTED SURRENDER OF COL. ... See More
1827 Brattleboro, Vermont...
Item #551605
April 06, 1827
BRATTLEBORO MESSENGER, Brattleboro, Vermont, April 6, 1827
* Brattleboro, Vermont
* Uncommon title
This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
Foxing with little fold wear, otherwise good.
Cornell University engraving in the masthead?...
Item #551572
September 30, 1881
THE WEEKLY ITHACAN, Ithaca, New York, September 30, 1881
* Uncommon title from Ithaca, New York
* Decorative masthead
This issue has an intriguing and ornate masthead, which I suspect shows the campus of Cornell University.
News of the day with many ads. Complete in 8 pages, never bound nor trimmed, mild wear at margins.... See More
Notable death... Winfield Scott...
Item #551393
May 30, 1866
NEW-YORK TIMES, New York, NY, May 30, 1866
* General Winfield Scott death
* Post civil war original
This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include:
* Death of Lieut.-Gen. Scott
* Sketch of His long & Glorious Military Career
* His Political Aspirations, Successes & Defeats
* His Last Illness & Death--Personal Reminiscences, &c. ... See More
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