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Mark Twain's haunts... Mormons & Brigham Young...
Item #176500
December 16, 1899
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 16, 1899 Full front page illus. of "Santa Claus: These New-Fangled Chimneys are Very Trying to an Old Fogy Like Me.", by W.A. Rogers. "A Glance Ahead - Being a Christmas Tale of A.D. 3568" by John Kendrick Bangs takes 3 pages and includes several color prints.
Inside are two full pgs. of illus. of "The War in Sout... See More
The Boer War...
Item #176502
December 23, 1899
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 23, 1899 Front full pg. illus. of "The Last Message." Inside are two 1/4 pg. portraits of "Major-General John R. Brooke, U.S.A" and "Major-General Leonard Wood, U.S.V." 2/3 pg. illus. of "The British Military Observation Balloon at Ladysmith." 1/3 pg. illus. "The King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Drill... See More
Christmas Eve in New Orleans...
Item #176504
December 30, 1899
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 30, 1899 Full front page illus. of "Major-General Henry W. Lawton, U.S.V." Inside are two 1/4 pg. portraits of "Lord Roberts of Kandahar" and "Major-General Lord Kitchener." Full pg. of illus. of "The New Court House, Baltimore, Maryland." Full pg. of illus. of "Pretoria - Pictures of Recent Events in the Bo... See More
Theatre ad for Edwin Booth...
Item #153700
March 15, 1866
NEW-YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, March 15, 1866 On pg. 3 in the Amusements section is a listing for a performance of Richelieu at the Winter Garden theatre starring Edwin Booth in the lead role. Also mention that Booth will perform in a Grand Hamlet Matinee at a future date.
Inventor's & Inventions Collection III
The Two Century Set
Item #180182
Inventors & Inventions Collection III The Two Century Set - $38 (lot #80182) Each set contains 5 issues of Scientific American Magazine, one each from 1850s-1860s, 1870s-1880s, 1890s-1900s, 1910s-1920s, and 1930s -1940s. Follow nearly a century of technological and scientific progress, as seen through the eyes of the experts of the day.
Inventor's & Inventions Collection I
The Late 1800's Set
Item #180180
Inventors & Inventions Collection I The Late 1800s Set - Each set contains 5 issues of The Scientific American Magazine, one each from 1850s, 1860s, 1870s, 1880s and 1890s. Follow scientific and technological progress through the 2nd half of the 1800s. Many inventions seemed like great idea at the time, but An interesting look at both the accomplishments and failures of over 100 years ago.
Literary Collection II
Harper's Monthly Magazine
Item #180126
Literary Collection II Harpers Monthly Magazine - Follow one title for half a century to capture the progression of literary history and technique spanning 5 decades. Five issues from the 1850s, 1860s, 1870s, 1880s, and 1890s.
Literary Collection I
Variety Set...
Item #180125
Literary Collection I Variety Set - Over 50 years of the literary press spanning the Turn of the Century. A set of 5 literary issues containing one each from the 1850's, 1860's-1870's, 1880's-1890's, 1900's-1910's, and 1920's-1930's. Titles include Household Words (edited by Charles Dickens), Outlook, Atlantic Monthly, Scribners, and Harpers Monthly. This is a great way to follow the progression o... See More
Illustrating Their World Collection IV
The Great Illustrators.
Item #180173
January 01, 1882
Illustrating Their World Collection IV The Great Illustrators Winslow Homer, Frederic Remington, and Thomas Nast are featured in this three issue set of Harpers Weekly, with at least one print from each well known illustrator per set. These issues are over 100 years old!
Illustrating Their World Collection III
A Year in Focus.
Item #180172
January 01, 1880
Illustrating Their World Collection III A Year in Focus Each set contains 4 issues of Harpers Weekly Illustrated, one from each season (Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter) for any year from 1870 to 1916 You Pick the Year! This is a great way to capture a visual & historic view of any year during this formative period in American history.
Illustrating Their World Collection II
The Victorian Era
Item #180171
January 01, 1850
Illustrating Their World Collection II The Victorian Era - Each set contains 5 illustrated issues, one each from 1850s, 1860s, 1870s, 1880s, and 1890s, which include 2 issues of the Illustrated London News and 3 issues of Harpers Weekly. This is a great way to follow news of the day in both textual and print form, including the progression of illustrations from wood engraved prints to photographs... See More
Wild West Collection III
A perspective through time...
Item #180162
Wild West Collection III A Perspective Through Time - Each set contains 5 different titles, covering three different decades (1870's, 1880's, and 1890's) spanning the entire Old West era. All issues are dated from 1870 - 1899, and no more than 2 from each decade will be sent. This five issue set will provide a panoramic view of this formative period in American History.... See More
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The War of 1812 in context collection...
Item #180132
War of 1812 in Context Collection - five issues, one each from 1806-1811, 1812, 1813, 1814, and 1815-1820. Issues from just before, during, & just after the war place the war in context.
The War in Focus collection...
Item #180131
War of 1812 in focus collection A group of three issues, one each from 1812, 1813, and 1814, providing a perspective of the entire war. All issues have war-related reports.
Benjamin Harrison through Warren Harding...
Presidential Collection IV - covering 7 administrations...
Item #180103
January 01, 1889
(7) Presidential Collection IV - a seven-issue set containing one issue each from the administrations of Benjamin Harrison, Grover Cleveland (2nd), William McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt, William H. Taft, Woodrow Wilson, and Warren Harding, providing a single-day snapshot of the atmosphere during each administration. This is set four of a six-part series.... See More
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Abraham Lincoln through Grover Cleveland...
Presidential Collection III - covering 7 administrations...
Item #180102
(7) Presidential Collection III - a seven-issue set of American newspapers containing one issue each from the administrations of Abraham Lincoln, Andrew Johnson, Ulysses S. Grant, Rutherford B. Hayes, James Garfield, Chester Arthur, and Grover Cleveland (1st), providing a single-day snapshot of the atmosphere during each administration. This is set three of a six-part series.... See More
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From Oakland...
Item #180034
(8) The OAKLAND DAILY TRANSCRIPT, 1871-1875 A nice lot of 8 issues all in very nice condition. An old west title from a familiar location.The images shown are representative of the look and condition of those you will receive. Actual dates vary.
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From Stockton...
Item #180031
A lot of 10 issues of the DAILY EVENING HERALD, Stockton, California, from the 1870s & 1880s. A good title in very nice condition. The images shown are representative of the look and condition of those you will receive. Actual dates vary.
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Short etory by Stephen Crane...
Item #153692
SCRIBNER'S MAGAZINE, (New York), June, 1897 Inside has: "The Open Boat", the classic short story by Stephen Crane. 128 pages.
Pre-Civil War view of Brooklyn...
Item #153617
June 14, 1851
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, New York June 14, 1851 Half the ftpg: "View Of Moro Castle". Halfpg: "Burning Of St. Paul's Church, Pittsburgh". Pg. inside has two halfpg. illus: "View Of Brooklyn, New York" & "Landing From An Emigrant Ship". Halfpg: "A Winter Encampment In California". Other news, illustrations and advertisements are within... See More
Bass fishing on the South Coast...
Item #153604
July 04, 1885
"BASS-FISHING ON THE SOUTH COAST", being a very nice print showing such, headed at the very top: "Supplement To The Illustrated London News, July 4, 1885". This print, with the border, measures about 16 by 22 inches.
Baseball equipment ad...
Item #153596
June 17, 1876
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, June 17, 1876 The inset shows the nice illustrated ad for baseball equipment which appears on the bkpg. Entire ad measures about 3 1/2 by 2 3/8 inches. Great to have from the year the National League was established.
In very good condition. The actual issue date may vary from the item pictured, and the date listed. The described ad is included.
Has the collectable Carrier's Address...
Item #153566
January 04, 1813
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Jan. 4, 1813 Taking a full column on the front page is: The Carrier Of The Independent Chronicle To Its Patrons being the carriers address.
Four pages, a bit of stray writing in the margin above the masthead, two foxing spots in unrelated text, occasional foxing.
A sporting newspaper from before the Civil War...
Item #153555
February 20, 1858
PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Feb. 20, 1858 An early sporting journal with a variety of sports-related reports, but also literature and stage-related content. Front page has letter II of: "A Winter In Southern Florida". Inside includes: "'Game' in Georgia" "Should a Tax be Placed Upon Dogs" "The Camel Expedition" which was in the ... See More
Has the annual Carrier's Address...
Item #153540
January 05, 1809
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Jan. 5, 1809 The front page contains the desired: "New Year's Address Of The Carrier of the Chronicle", called the carrier's address.
Four pages, a bit of edge wear and a few very minor tears, occasional foxing.
The Oneida Community...
Item #153489
THE CIRCULAR, Brooklyn, New York 1851 - 1855 A small size newspaper from the famous Oneida Community in New York, an early "commune" in experimental living. Various religiously-themed content but a bit of reporting of news of the day as well. An interesting title from this interesting community. This is a complete four page issue in nice condition.Note: The photo is a repre... See More
Early sports newspaper...
Item #153447
February 06, 1858
PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Feb. 6, 1858 Early sporting journal described in the masthead as: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". Has 16 pgs., occasional foxing.
A "newsy' newspaper from Concord...
Item #153390
June 27, 1870
DAILY PEOPLE, Concord, New Hampshire, June 27, 1870 This 4 page newspaper is in good condition (except for some noticeable tape mends). Various news of the day & many interesting advertisements which gives a good idea how life was back then. Unusual name for a newspaper from this Southeastern New Hampshire town.
Nice horseracing publication...
Item #150167
January 01, 1899
SPIRIT OF THE TIMES & THE NEW YORK SPORTSMAN, New York, 1899
This is a nice horseracing magazine of 20+ pages, with a front page photo or illustration with a horseracing theme, plus filled with various related reports and advertisements on the inside pages including additional photos or illustrations. Very nice condition with a nice horseracing-themed masthead (see photo). The photo is gene... See More
Most lopsided baseball game score ever...
Item #153366
June 19, 1874
NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, June 19, 1874 On pg. 5 under "Base Ball" is a summary of game between the Chicago White Stockings and the New York Mutuals, won by the Mutuals 38-1. Described in one baseball reference book as one of the poorest games of baseball played between two professional clubs. Mentions there were 3,000 spectators. Includes the box score.
Anti-slavery newspaper...
Item #153339
THE EMANCIPATOR, Boston, 1846 As the title would suggest, this is an anti-slavery newspaper from before the Civil War. Never bound nor trimmed, some minor edge wear and some light browning. Complete in 4 pages.
From France...
Item #153338
GALIGNANI'S MESSENGER, Paris, 1837. An interesting newspaper from France but printed in English, and featuring a black-inked tax stamp on an inside page. Various news of advertisements. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown. Four pages, nice condition. Note: The policy/purpose of this title was ... See More
Item #153334
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, NC, 1871 A nice newspaper from the South from not long after the Civil War. A great wealth of small ads plus various news of the day. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown. Measures approximately 22x15 inches, 4 pages, some margin tears.
On voice & speech...
Item #153286
January 01, 1873
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, not dated but actually from 1873, which contains on the front page a lengthy article on "Sound and Hearing" which includes several related illustrations, plus another article: "Voice & Speech" with more related prints, carrying over to page 2 as well.
Complete in 4 pages, nice condition.
An early sports newspaper...
Item #153282
January 12, 1856
SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Jan. 12, 1856 Described in the masthead as "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage", this issue also has "The Carrier's Address To The Patrons Of The New York "Spirit Of The Times." A few traces of foxing, otherwise in nice condition.
Item #180073
AMERICAN MERCURY, Hartford, 1815-1820 A lot of 9 issues, all with lite rubbing on the ftpg., occasional stray writing or notations, some foxing. Woodcut of an eagle and shield in the masthead.
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Literature of the 19th century...
Item #153018
TO-DAY, Philadelphia, 1873 See the photo below for an example of this title from our archives. Basically a literary newspaper of small size.Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this specific date.
The Walk at Gilmore's Garden...
Item #152928
March 14, 1879
THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York March 14, 1879 This 8 page issue measures 20 x 14 inches and is in good condition. Within these 8 pages contain illustrations, news of the day & many interesting advertisements. This issue features a front page print of the Great Walk at Gilmore's Garden which changed it's name to Madison Square Garden. Nice for display.
Niagara Falls...
Item #152875
September 05, 1818
BOSTON COMMERCIAL GAZETTE, Sept. 7, 1818 Pg. 2 has a brief item: "Falls of Niagara" noting: "The Projection called Table Rock, has...fallen in....the rock broke in pieces...and disclosed a great number of crystalline substances...". Also word that the "...elegant steam-boat Walk-in-the-Water will be ready for sailing this week...".
Small piece missing at the bo... See More
Silver dollar in the masthead...
Item #152778
August 20, 1856
THE DOLLAR NEWSPAPER, Philadelphia, August 20, 1856 It has an interesting wood engraving in the masthead showing a seated liberty dollar coin--quite unusual. Various news of the day plus literary content.
Some tape mends causing no loss of readability. Some light browning, complete in 4 pages, folio size.
Silver dollar in the masthead...
Item #152777
June 18, 1856
THE DOLLAR NEWSPAPER, Philadelphia, June 18, 1856 It inclues an interesting wood engraving in the masthead showing a seated liberty dollar coin--quite unusual. Various news of the day plus literary content. Some tape mends causing no loss of readability.
Some light browning, complete in 4 pages, folio size.
Silver dollar in the masthead...
Item #152775
February 06, 1856
THE DOLLAR NEWSPAPER, Philadelphia, February 6, 1856 See the photo below for the interesting wood engraving in the masthead showing a seated liberty dollar coin--quite unusual. Various news of the day plus literary content. Some tape mends causing no loss of readability.
Some light browning, complete in 4 pages, folio size.
Michael Phelan wins a billiards match...
Item #152740
April 14, 1859
NEW YORK HERALD, April 14, 1859 Page 7 has a report: "The Great Billiard Match at Detroit" which gives brief updates of the match starting with one from 2:30 a.m. showing Michael Phelan ahead. A dispatch from 4:45 a.m. shows John Seerieter in the lead with mention that the excitement is at fever heat. It closes with a dispatch from 5:30 a.m. stating: "The great billiard match ... See More
1890 Newspaper with Cover Prints of CROQUET in Norwich
Item #152721
September 06, 1890
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York Sept. 6, 1890 the front page is a great print showing; "Croquet in Connecticut--The Prize Tournament at Norwich" which includes 4 comic scenes as well. Among the prints inside are: "A Turpentine Still near New Berne" "A Watermelon Auction on the North River Front, New York City" "Honors to Ericsson..." concernin... See More
Joliet Illinois Scenes...
Item #152719
October 11, 1890
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER from New York dated Oct. 11, 1890. See the photo below for the very nice, full page which contains varous prints captioned: "Illinois--The Industries, Homes, and Institutions of Joliet." which includes 11 prints. There is a related article on an inside page titled: "The Stone City". There are some tape mends at the edges, one of which just touches a print ... See More
Assassination Trial of Charles Guiteaul... President James Garfield...
Item #152677
January 24, 1882
WELLSVILLE DAILY REPORTER N.Y. Jan. 24, 1882 A brief report under The Guiteau Case mentions Judge Porters terrible excoriation of Guiteau who continually interrupted the court room.
1820 MASSACHUSETTS SPY Newspaper EXTRA
Item #152667
October 11, 1820
MASSACHUSETTS SPY EXTRA, Worcester, Oct. 11, 1820 Folio-size singlesheet containing some news, commentary and a committee report concerning the Worcester County Agricultural Societys Cattle Show.
German Saengerfest Hans...
Item #152638
July 20, 1865
NEW-YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, July 20, 1865 Ftpg. has: The Saengerfest Grand Procession All Germany at Jones Wood The Highways Thronged More Crowd Than Comfort Dancing Under Difficulties & more.
Carrier's address...
Item #152440
January 04, 1832
BADGER'S WEEKLY MESSENGER, Clinton Hall, New York, Jan. 4, 1832 Taking much of the first column is the "Address Of The Carrier's Of Badger's Weekly Messenger". A volume I issue of this uncommon title.
A bit irregular at the spine, occasional foxing, otherwise generally good.
1808 from Hudson, New York...
Item #152434
BALANCE ADVERTISER, Hudson, New York, 1808. This paper is interesting in that it is taken up entirely with advertisements (see). Complete 4 page issue, generally nice, measures about 10 by 12 inches. The image shown is only representative. Most issues do not contain illustrated ads, but have the same look and condition as the one shown.
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