Item #555811
July 13, 1940
LIBERTY magazine, New York, dated July 13, 1940.
The color cover of this issue has an illustration of a young lady in a swimming suit, covering her head with a newspaper and is running down the beach as she has been caught in the rain. (see photo).
Within this issue are articles titled "Winston Churchill and His American Mother" and Orson Welles without Whiskers".
Item #555783
May 18, 1940
LIBERTY magazine, New York, May 18, 1940 The color cover of this issue has an illustration of a little boy that just received a new gold front tooth (see photo).Within this issue is an article titled "Ballplayer Who Get Rich". This is an article on diamonds and gold! - an eyeopening look at something new in sportdom. This also features a photo of Dizzy Dean. Also, an article &... See More
Dionne quints...
Item #555781
May 11, 1940
LIBERTY magazine, New York, dated May 11, 1940.
The color cover of this issue has an illustration of a young lady picking daisies (see photo).
Within this issue is an article titled "What Does the Future Hold for the Quins?" which is about the Dionne quintuplets on their sixth birthday. Also included is "Horses Don't Win the Derby... along!" by jockey Charley Kurtsing
President Obama Election and Inauguration Pair...
Item #554868
January 21, 2009
Here are a pair of the USA TODAY newspapers on the election and inauguration of Barrack Obama. A great set to have!
The first issue is dated November 5, 2008 and reports the election of Obama with headlines and photos throughout this complete 48 page issue.
The second is dated January 21, 2009 which covers his inauguration with headlines and photos throughout as well. This issue has 52... See More
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar...
Item #554739
April 15, 1972
THE SPORTING NEWS, from St. Louis, Missouri, dated April 15, 1972
* Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
* Lewis Alcindor
* Nice for display
Full front page has a color photo of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in a Milwaukee Bucks uniform, on the bench taking a break during a game. Has a full page report inside.
This issue is loaded with various port's news within its 56 pages. Nice condition.
wikipedia n... See More
Shirt and collar manufacturing...
Item #554645
May 15, 1880
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...
Item #554561
March 01, 1879
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
Capture of Finback Whale...
Item #554560
April 17, 1880
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, NY, April 17,1880
* Capture of Finback Whale
* Mr. Edison's Horseshoe Lamps
This paper is 16 pages in length. Inside this issue there are two illustration and a report: "Capture of a Large Finback Whale". Says this type of whale is the most dangerous to attack and the least profitable. Also, there is an article: "Some Electrical measu... See More
Item #554477
June 11, 1921
LESLIE'S, New York, NY, June 11, 1921
The front illustration is entitled "In Normandy" by George Elmer Browne. This issue is loaded with stories and photos. Also has a color Ideal ~ Arcola Heating Outfits ad on the back cover as well.
This is a complete issue which measures approximately 8 x 11 inches. The issue has an irregular left spine and two library ink stamp
... See More
The front illustration is entitled "In Normandy" by George Elmer Browne. This issue is loaded with stories and photos. Also has a color Ideal ~ Arcola Heating Outfits ad on the back cover as well.
This is a complete issue which measures approximately 8 x 11 inches. The issue has an irregular left spine and two library ink stamp
Item #554476
November 08, 1873
HARPER'S WEEKLY dated November 8, 1873. (print only)
This is a single-page illustration drawn by Frenzeny and Tavernier entitled "Leaf from a Sketch-Book" which is comprised of eight smaller drawings.
The print size is approximately 16 x 11.5 inches and is in nice condition. Please see photos for details.... See More
Item #554374
July 16, 1881
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
Item #554357
March 15, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY dated March 15, 1879. (print only)
This is a single-page Thomas Nast political illustration entitled "A Matter of Taste" with the caption "Confucius. 'How can Christians stomach such dirt?'"
The print size is approximately 16 x 10.5 inches and is in good condition. Please see photos for details.... See More
Item #554354
April 05, 1879
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
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
U.S. air strike damages Japanese battleships...
Item #554088
October 25, 1944
THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, October 25, 1944
* Japanese ships sunk
* U.S.S. Princeton sunk
There is a front page, 8 column headline: "Jap Carrier Sunk, 2 Others, With 5 Or 6 Battleships, 1 Cruiser Damaged; U.S.S. Princeton Lost; Men Saved" with subheads including "Jap Opposition Crushed; Yanks Take Third Airfield"; "150 Enemy Planes Destroyed; Action Continues, N... 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
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."
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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
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
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
Children's religious newspaper...
Item #552853
April 15, 1900
LESSONS FOR THE LITTLE ONES, (Dayton, Onio), April 15, 1900
* Tiny religious newspaper in green and blue ink
Has religious-related content for Sunday school classes, obviously themed for the younger ages. There are a few illustrations.
Pages 2 and 3 are printed on blue ink with pages 1 and 4 in green ink.
Measures 6 1/2 by 9 1/4 inches, 4 pages, very nice condition.... See More
Early Flight...
Item #177839
October 22, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 22, 1910
This issue features a color cover. (see photos for details).The front page of this issue features a photo of Walter Wellman entitled "WELLMAN AND HIS AIR-SHIP", who attempted to cross the Atlantic Ocean in a airship.
A fullpage political cartoon by E.W. Kemble - "The Big Wind: 'I thought, Bill the you were with me"' ... See More
Japs accept terms...
Item #552612
August 15, 1945
GAZETTE AND BULLETIN, Williamsport, PA, August 15, 1945
This issue features the bold banner headline "JAPS ACCEPT TERMS'" with the subhead "Thousands Storm Business Center of City to Celebrate Surrender of Japs" "Most Destructive War Ends When Hirohito Surrenders To Allies". The front page also features an illustration of Gen. Douglas MacArthur who was to rec... See More
Barack Obama becomes America's first African-American president...
Item #552589
November 05, 2008
CHICAGO TRIBUNE, Illinois, November 5, 2008
* Barrack Obama elected President of the United States
* Hometown newspaper of first African-American president
Presidential election newspapers have always been a mainstay of any historic newspaper collection, and ideally collectors try to find such an issue from the victor's hometown.
This newspaper is special for three reasons: 1) it is ... See More
The Lusitania....
Item #177838
September 28, 1907
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 28, 1907 There is a front page illustration, "Little Nippon Trusts Noble Ally Did Not Hurt His Honorable Toe" by W. A. Rogers. There are two illustrations, one of "The Husking Bee" by Harold Matthews Brett, and the other by James Montgomery Flagg called "Science." There is also a photo of "The ... See More
John Glenn chosen for 1st human to orbit earth... Enos the chimpanzee...
Item #552215
November 30, 1961
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, November 30, 1961
* John Glenn chosen for 1st human to orbit earth
* Enos the Chimpanzee
This 32 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Glenn Chosen For Orbit" with caption: "Chimp's 3-Hour, 21-Minute Flight Paves Way" and photo of Glenn with Scott Carpenter.... See More
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
President slain...
Item #551469
November 22, 1963
NEWS CALL BULLETIN - EXTRA, San Francisco, California, November 22, 1963 Reporting from the day of the tragedy! The front page of this issue features a banner headline which states: "PRESIDENT SLAIN" "Assassin In Texas Parade" with the subhead "Governor Also Hit; First lady Unhurt". A photo is shown of the President cheering as Jackie spoke earlier in the day. A... See More
Dallas tragedy...
Item #551449
November 22, 1963
EVENING TRIBUNE - 2nd EXTRA, San Diego, California, November 22, 1963 Reporting from the day of the tragedy! The front page of this issue features a banner headline which states: "KENNEDY DEAD - DALLAS TRAGEDY" with the subhead "Assassin's Gunfire Hits Texas Governor". A single photo shows President Kennedy.
This is the first section only and has lite discoloration a... See More
Kennedy is slain...
Item #551444
November 22, 1963
DAILY BREEZE, Torrance, California, November 22, 1963 Reporting from the day of the tragedy! The front page of this issue features a banner headline: "ASSASSIN'S BULLET KILLS PRESIDENT" with the subhead "Governor Of Texas Also Shot - Gunshots By Sniper Hit Kennedy in Head". A photo of the President riding in the motorcade us prior to the shooting is shown, as well as ... See More
John Kennedy Slain...
Item #551423
November 22, 1963
THE SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE, Indiana, November 22, 1963 Reporting from the day of the tragedy! The front page of this issue features a banner headline which reads: "JOHN KENNEDY SLAIN" with subhead "Killing Occurs in Dallas; Vice-President Safe - Texas Governor Connally Is Also Ambush Victim". Photos shown are of President John F. Kennedy; of the motorcade just after the shoot... See More
The "Mining Number" with Nevada ghost town articles & photos...
Item #551386
April 11, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY--"Mining Number", New York, April 11, 1908 See the photos for the nice color cover which features a miner on horseback. The issue contains much reporting on "Nevada's Safeguard for Mine-buyers" which includes several photos of Goldfield, Nevada, plus a fullpg. with 5 photos of: "How Goldfield Guards Her Treasures". There are also articles on Tono... See More
Displayable issue...
Item #551385
August 12, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Aug. 12, 1911 See the photos for the nice color cover which features a collie in a country setting. Complete issue, never bound nor trimmed, very nice condition.
Displayable issue... Early automobile...
Item #177836
September 03, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 3, 1910 The dblpg. centerfold is a print: "Late For Church" showing a family, in a car, rushing down the road. Many additional prints, news of the day, and period advertisements are present as well. The issue is complete but without the color cover, and is in good condition.
Note: The original color cover showing a man on horseback watchi... See More
Displayable issue...
Item #551374
December 02, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 2, 1911 See the photos for the great color cover with an automobile theme. Never bound nor trimmed, minor edge wear, nice condition.
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