Robert John Walker...
Item #548043
July 22, 1857
WASHINGTON UNION, Washington D.C., July 22, 1857
* Kansas troubles
* Robert John Walker
Page 2 has a "Proclamation" addressed "To The People Of Lawrence", signed in type: R. J. Walker, the Governor of the Kansas Territory.
A page 2 report about the visit of the "railroad excursionists" includes a letter signed in type: James Buchanan.
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"Gathering Wood" print...
Item #547957
February 26, 1876
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 26, 1876 (Print only)
This 3/4 page illustration entitled "Gathering Wood" is from a painting by Edouard Frere.
The page measures approximately 11.25" x 16" and is in nice condition.
Thomas Nast cartoon...
Item #547956
February 26, 1876
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 26, 1876 (Print only)
This single page features a Thomas Nast cartoon entitled "No Rudder - No Aim... It Is Not So Easy To Catch That Dear Little (Republican) Lamb, After All".
The page measures approximately 11.25" x 16" and is in nice condition.
Thomas Nast cartoons...
Item #547954
February 26, 1876
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 26, 1876 (Print only)
This single page features two Thomas Nast cartoons entitled "Another 'Dead Issue' Turned Up" and "News!", each measuring approximately 4.75" x 4.5". The remainder of the page is comprised of various advertisements.
The page measures approximately 11.25" x 16" and is in nice condition... See More
"The Dinner Bell" print...
Item #547952
February 26, 1876
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 26, 1876 (Print only)
This 3/4 page illustration entitled "The Dinner Bell - A Sketch near Silberhausen, Saxony" is from the Supplement section of the issue and contains an accompanying article.
The page measures approximately 11.25" x 16" and is in nice condition.
1864 Civil War...
Item #547788
September 24, 1864
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York City, September 24, 1864
* Battle of Fisher's Hill
* Shenandoah Valley
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 headlines:
* Battle of Fisher's Hill
* Shenandoah Valley
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 headlines:
* VIC
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Baseball in the West...
Item #547698
August 22, 1867
NEW-YORK TIMES, Aug. 22, 1867.
* Baseball
Page 5 has: "The West Terrible Heat", "Grain Gamblers", "The Late Postmaster", "Senator Yates", "Blessing Status", "An Intemperance Meeting" and much more. Among the topics discussed is paragraph about Base Ball stating: "Our great national game is pretty successfully burlesqued here. A... See More
Vacation in 1855...
Item #547696
July 19, 1855
THE NEW YORK HERALD, dated July 19, 1855.
* Vacation in 1855
On page 2 under "The Watering Places" are interesting letters from visitors at the following locations: "West Point Highlands", "N.J. Cape May" (has two letters), "Old Point Comfort", and "Richmond & Warrenton Springs, Virginia" These letters take most of three columns.
Altho... See More
Item #547689
February 18, 1899
THE BULLETIN, San Francisco, California, February 18, 1899
* Emile Loubet w/ print
* President of France
This 12 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page:
* LOUBET IS NOW THE PRESIDENT OF FRANCE
with subheads that include: "Chosen By The General Assembly" and more.
Also a nice illustration of Loubet.
Other news of the day. Some margin wear with a fe... See More
Governor Simon Snyder... Runaway ad...
Item #547685
December 21, 1815
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, from Washington D.C., dated December 21, 1815.
* Pennsylvania Governor Simon Snyder
On pg. 2 under “Pennsylvania” is the “Governor’s Message”, signed in type: Simon Snyder. The back page has a reward ad for a runaway “Negro Man named David”.
Other news of the day includes: "Congress" "Banking Fraud" &quo... See More
Vacation in 1855...
Item #547604
July 28, 1855
THE NEW YORK HERALD, in good condition, dated July 28, 1855.
* Vacation in 1855
Page 3 has: "Our Summer Retreats Pleasant Letters from the Lake, Sea and Mountain Side Accounts of the Season at Cape Island, Schooleys Mountains, Lake Mahonpac & Lake Winnipisseogee". Also has a letter from Coney Island and a report: Southern Watering Places. Various letters and the report take mos... See More
Early baseball...
Item #547563
June 10, 1869
NEW YORK HERALD, June 10, 1869 Page 10 has: "The National Game Mutual vs. Yale--The Champions in the Elm City". Summary describes the arrival and greeting of the Mutual club at the train station, and the excursion to the field. Says that the game was played at Hamilton Park in New Haven with about 3000 in attendance. Nice details about the game and several specific plays, the Mutua... See More
Baseball...
Item #547562
May 28, 1869
NEW YORK HERALD, May 28, 1869 On page 7 under Base Ball Notes is word that: "The Unions of Lansingburg will open their new grounds on Monday next in their new uniforms, with a new regulation ball and new bats, and commence then a new series of games with the Atlantics". This news will have the effect..."of sending a large crowd to the mowing field, where the Haymakers intend t... See More
Baseball...
Item #547561
August 28, 1867
NEW-YORK TIMES, Aug. 28, 1867 The back page of this issue has: "Out-Door Sports", "Base Ball--Unions, of Morrisania vs. Eckfords, of Williamsburgh". Has a summary of the game, mentioning in part: "The batting of Aiken, Austin and Birdsall, was the tallest kind, while Goldie and Martin made a home run each by long hits to the centre field, the formers strike being a t... See More
Item #547557
SACRAMENTO UNION, California 1859.* Sacramento, California
This is one of the earliest California newspapers we have the pleasure to offer. As might be imagined issues from the Gold Rush vicinity--just ten years after the start of the rush--are difficult to find. As perhaps you've noticed most of our California inventory is from the 1870's and 1880's.
This issue has a wealth of... See More
Baseball...
Item #547457
August 12, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, August 12, 1865 The front page of this issue features an article concerning horse racing under the heading "Sports of the Turf". Additional headlines include: "The Grand Two-Mile Race for Three-Year Olds", "Revenue Colt of Baltimore and Winner of the Purse", "The Second Race of Mile Heats", "The Lexington Horse Lexicon ... See More
Tornado in Texas...
Item #547425
May 17, 1898
NEW YORK TRIBUNE: New York, New York, May 17, 1898
* Tornado Kills 200
* Texas
The front page of this issue includes an article concerning a tornado in Texas entitled: "Two Hundred Killed - Appalling Work of the Tornado in Texas" which reads: "The horror-stricken people of Grayson and Denton counties have been engaged for the last twenty-four hours in the grewsome... See More
Fishing tournament...
Item #547354
October 27, 1883
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, October 27, 1883
* Fishing tournament
* Early Alaska scene
Inside page has two half page prints: "New York--Second Angler's Tournament Of The National Rod & Reel Association, Harlem Mere, Central Park" & "Alaska--A Trading Post At Nuklakayet, On The Newly Explored Yukon River".
Other prints with text throughout this 16 page iss... See More
Item #546866
April 01, 1854
THE MOTHER'S ASSISTANT & YOUNG LADY'S FRIEND, Boston, Massachusetts, April, 1854
* Uncommon title
* Parental themed magazine
Has content designed to aid in "domestic education" and promote "parental responsibility" using the Bible as a guide. Octavo-size, 32 pgs., some wear, & tattered a bit at the edges. Still has original pink wrapper.... See More
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.
Salt...
Item #546330
February 08, 1862
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, NY, February 8, 1862.
* Salt
* Boxing
This issue contains a rather lengthy article concerning "the Salting of the Streets of Philadelphia", which goes into some detail about the benefits of salt.
Another article found within this issue and entitled: "Our Chess Department" includes a "problem of the week" and the an... See More
Early Springfield, Massachusetts....
Item #545662
May 18, 1827
BOSTON RECORDER & TELEGRAPH, Boston, Massachusetts, May 18, 1827
* Early Springfield, Massachusetts...
* Population...
A page 3 report about Springfield, Mississippi, says the population there is 5764. The report continues, mentioning that: "...Within 10 years, 4 spacious and elegant houses of public worship have been erected; also 53 dwelling houses, and 12 s... See More
Andrew Jackson...
Item #545615
March 19, 1833
EVENING POST, New York City, New York, March 19, 1833
* Andrew Jackson...
* re: invitation to visit Hartford, Connecticut...
Page 2 has a reply from the President concerning an invitation from the citizens of Hartford, stating he would visit there soon when his schedule would permit, signed in type: Andrew Jackson.
Other news of the day with ads. 4 pages in nice condition.... See More
President Johnson's State of the Union Address...
Item #545554
December 04, 1866
UNION DEMOCRAT, Manchester, New Hampshire, Dec. 4, 1866 The "President's Message" to Congress begins on pg. 2 and concludes on pg. 3, signed in type: Andrew Johnson. This was his annual state-of-the-union message.
Other news of the day includes: "Condition of the Negro in 'Freedom'" "Woman's Rights" "The Fenians" and more w... See More
Item #545214
July 20, 1827
BOSTON RECORDER & TELEGRAPH, from Boston, Massachusetts, dated July 20, 1827. Page 3 features a report * Hampton Beach--A Hotel has been erected on Boat's Head, near Hampton Beach, in New Hampshire... similar...to ...the Hotel at Nahant ....On the 4th of July...300 persons were provided a... sumptuous dinner at the hotel
Other news of the day includes: "Indians In Canada" "S... See More
Future President resigns from the Senate...
Item #545211
March 03, 1836
NEW-YORK SPECTATOR, March 3, 1836.
* John Tyler resigns senate
* Future President
* Early 19th century original
On page 3 under "Mr. Tyler's Resignation" is the text of John Tyler's letter informing the Senate that he has resigned his seat as a Senator from Virginia, signed in type: John Tyler.
Other news of the day includes: "Fire" "The Brooklyn Fire" &q... See More
Item #545209
July 08, 1834
ALBANY ARGUS, Albany, New York, July 8, 1834
Page 3 has a report from the "N.Y. Eve. Post" about the deaths of two firemen (Eugene Underhill & Frederick Ward) who perished in a fire, with mention that "...the fire department has taken prompt...measures to pay a tribute of respect..."
Other news of the day includes: "West point Military Academy" "Medica... See More
Billiards...
Item #545067
January 04, 1862
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, NY, January 4, 1862.
* Billiards
Page five of this issue includes a rather lengthy article concerning boxing entitled: "Billiards - Kavanagh and Foley, Proposed Match".
Another article found within this issue and entitled: "Our Chess Department" includes a "problem of the week" and the answer to the previous w... See More
Baseball... The recent London dog show...
Item #544982
July 12, 1862
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, NY, July 12, 1862 The front page of this issue features an illustration captioned: "The Two First Premiums", which accompanying subheads: "Bloodhound and Black and Tan Terrier" and "The Recent London Dog Show".
Page three of this issue includes a rather lengthy article concerning baseball entitled: "Ph... See More
Item #544956
July 24, 1870
NEW-YORK TIMES, July 24, 1870.
* Early Matches manufacturing
Back page article:
* Match-Making
* The Process of Manufacturing Matches in This Country
* Something About the Article of 40 Years Ago--What the First Inventions Cost & Where They Came From--The Various Brands Now in Use, & How They Are Made
Other news of the day includes: "North Carolina" "The Gold ... See More
Poetry...
Item #544928
November 01, 1886
PLAIN TALK, Brooklyn, New York, November, 1886.
* Poetry
* Ornate Front Cover
This 8 page magazine contains many interesting poems, including: "Machine Made", "This Season's Crop", and much more. However, the prime feature of this issue is the front cover page, which is quite ornate and includes red lettering.
Due to the fact that this issue does not inclu... See More
Poetry...
Item #544927
May 01, 1887
PLAIN TALK, Brooklyn, New York, May, 1887.
* Poetry
* Ornate Front Cover
This 8 page magazine contains many interesting poems, including: "Vivid Verses", "The Drummer", "The Spring Tramp", "A Day Dream", and much more. However, the prime feature of this issue is the front cover page, which is quite ornate and original.
Other various tid... See More
"After Longfellow" and Christmas themed poetry...
Item #544925
November 01, 1887
PLAIN TALK, Brooklyn, New York, November, 1887.
* "After Longfellow" and Christmas themed poetry
* Ornate Front Cover
This 8 page magazine contains many interesting poems, including: "After Longfellow", "A Precarious Calling", "Christmas", "Hard Times", "After the Holiday's", and much more. However, the prime featur... See More
1872 Old West Newspaper From San Diego California...
Item #544909
May 28, 1872
DAILY MORNING BULLETIN, San Diego, California, May 28, 1872
* Early San San Diego California 19th century periodical
* Wild Old West
This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to 1900, here is an opportunity to get a issue from the old West back when cowboys, Indians, saloons, gold m... See More
Drownings in the Schuylkill River...
Item #544777
June 20, 1828
BOSTON RECORDER, Boston, Massachusetts, June 20, 1828
* Drowning tragedies... Schuylkill River...
* Creek Indians of Georgia...
Page 3 has a report: "Solemn Warnings.--Nine young men were drowned in the River Schuylkill, near Philadelphia, on the Lord's day, June 1st, while out in a boat on a party of pleasure. On the 8th inst. (Sabbath) Henry Demeritt, aged... See More
Billiards...
Item #544706
February 22, 1862
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, NY, February 22, 1862.
* Billiards
* Chess
This newspaper, which was primarily a sporting newspaper, has a quite lengthy article headed: "Billiards". Accompanying subheads include: "Kavanagh and Deery", "Billiard Entertainment", and much more.
Another article found within this issue and entitled: "O... See More
Indian content...
Item #544701
June 14, 1836
NEW YORK TIMES, from New York, New York, dated June 14, 1836.
* Chief Schachipkaka death
* Winnebagoes Indians
A page 2 article reports The Green Bay Intelligencer announces...the death of Schachipkaka, or Decari the White Head, Chief of the Winnebagoes...
It also mentions that 3 days prior to his death he asked to be baptized.
Also within this issue is other news and advertisements... See More
Billiards...
Item #544663
February 15, 1862
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, NY, February 15, 1862.
* Billiards
* Chess
This newspaper, which was primarily a sporting newspaper, has a quite lengthy article headed: "Billiards" includes accompanying subheads entitled: "The Foley and Kavanagh Match", "The Match of 1859", and much more.
Another article found within this issue and entitled: "... See More
Civil War era boxing and chess...
Item #544660
May 24, 1862
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, May 24, 1862.
* Boxing
* Chess
This newspaper, which was primarily a sporting newspaper, has a quite lengthy article headed: "The Ring in England" features the "Conclusion of a Fight Between Gannon and Hatton". An additional subhead discusses a fight between Cook and Kenny.
Another article found within this issue and en... See More
Horse racing...
Item #544658
June 21, 1862
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, June 21, 1862 This newspaper, which was primarily a sporting newspaper, has a quite lengthy article headed: "Lexington, Kentucky, Races" with accompanying subtitles reading: "Splendid Fields, and Fine Sport", "Very Exciting Vicissitudes", "Idlewild and Millington Both Beaten", "Victory of the Yorksh... See More
David Starr Jordan...
Item #544519
March 26, 1899
THE BULLETIN, San Francisco, California, March 26, 1899
* David Starr Jordan...
* President of Indiana University... the youngest to-date...
This 28 page newspaper has a three column front page headline: "David Starr Jordan Sharply Criticized," with subheads and related illustration.
Other news of the day throughout. Usual browning with small tape mend along lower ... See More
Chess..
Item #544497
March 28, 1857
PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, March 28, 1857.
* Chess
As noted in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage", this is a volume 1 issue of a very early sporting publication. Near the back of the issue is a column entitled: "Our Chess Department", which includes a chess "problem of the week" in addition to the s... See More
Item #544325
June 11, 1817
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, June 11, 1817
* Long Island Navy depot sought
Page 2 has a report stating: "We learn the President...has appointed Com. William Bainbridge, Capt. Samuel Evans, and Capt. Oliver H. Perry, Commissioners (under a resolution of the Senate) to examine and survey this harbour and bay and the eastern entrance into Long-Island Sound, with a view to th... See More
1864 Civil War...
Item #544226
March 29, 1864
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated March 29, 1864. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following headlines:
* VERY LATEST NEWS
* Army Of The Potomac
* General Smith's Late Expedition
* Colonel Hicks' Gallantry at Paducah
* Burnside Reported at Washington N.C.
... See More
* Army Of The Potomac
* General Smith's Late Expedition
* Colonel Hicks' Gallantry at Paducah
* Burnside Reported at Washington N.C.
Military Journal...
Item #544209
December 20, 1845
MILITARY JOURNAL, New York, December 20, 1845
* Uncommon title...
* United States military periodical...
A volume I issue (number 5) of this uncommon title "Devoted to the interests of the Military Institutions of the Republic" as stated in the masthead. Has various military-related content. Octavo-size, 16 pages.
Morgan's Calvary...
Item #542799
July 26, 1864
THE DAILY SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, dated July 26, 1862.
* Morgan's Calvary
* Washington, DC
This is an authentic Civil War era issue containing many advertisements and Civil War reports from the day it was first reported. Some of the headings/reports include: "A Day with Shakespeare", "Morgan's Raid in Kentucky", "Reported Reb
... See More
* Morgan's Calvary
* Washington, DC
This is an authentic Civil War era issue containing many advertisements and Civil War reports from the day it was first reported. Some of the headings/reports include: "A Day with Shakespeare", "Morgan's Raid in Kentucky", "Reported Reb
Plymouth, North Carolina 1862 Civil War...
Item #542691
November 08, 1862
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, Boston, Massachusetts, November 8, 1862
* General Foster captures Plymouth, North Carolina
* North Carolina
This 4 page newspaper is in good 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 repo... See More
John Quincy Adams...
Item #542294
June 19, 1827
NATIONAL JOURNAL, Washington D.C., June 19, 1827
* President John Quincy Adams testimonies
Page 2 has an ad headed: "Wanted--300 Cords Of Wood". Ad says proposals "...will be received by the Superintendent of the Treasury Building..." for 150 cords each of Ash and Black Jack wood, plus a few other details.
On pg. 3 under an engraving of an eagle and shield are five ... See More
Before Carrie Nation...
Item #542122
March 29, 1854
INDEPENDENT PRESS, Lawrenceburgh, Indiana, March 29, 1854 Page 2 has a report that says: "The cause of Woman's Rights is making rapid progress in Jeffersonville...On Friday night a number of women broke open a grocery and coffee-house...and demolished all the bottles and barrels containing liquor."
Other news of the day with several ads.
First leaf has a small piece missing i... See More
Malvern Hill Virginia 1862 Civil War...
Item #542087
August 08, 1862
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, Boston, Massachusetts, August 8, 1862
* Battle of Malvern Hill Virginia
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
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