Yale wins single and team championships in Golfing....
Item #177417
November 03, 1906
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 3, 1906
Valparaiso Wrecked by Earthquake and Fire...
Item #177415
October 20, 1906
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 20, 1906
Vesuvius' eruption.... H.G.Wells...
Item #177404
August 11, 1906
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 11, 1906 There is a front page illustration, "The Clambake--Taking Out "The Bake."" There is an article and photos on "Vesuvius in Eruption at Close Range" by Frank A. Perret and "To Dreyfus Vindicated" by Robert Underwood Johnson. "The Future in America" written by H. G. Wells, author of War
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Child's 1890 Newspaper...
Item #222726
September 01, 1890
THE YOUTHS WORLD, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Sept., 1890.
* Uncommon title
* Illustrations
Has literary content for young people and a few related illustrations. Printed by the American Sunday-School Union.
Has an ornate masthead. Fold wear on the front page, a few small holes and tears in the text, a few margin tears, some creasing.
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* Uncommon title
* Illustrations
Has literary content for young people and a few related illustrations. Printed by the American Sunday-School Union.
Has an ornate masthead. Fold wear on the front page, a few small holes and tears in the text, a few margin tears, some creasing.
San Francisco Destroyed (Earthquake)...
Item #177388
April 28, 1906
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 28, 1906
School for Auto-Drivers....
Item #177384
March 24, 1906
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 24, 1906
The Wedding at the White House....
Item #177381
March 03, 1906
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 3, 1906
The new four-track masonry bridge...
Item #222446
May 07, 1904
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, May 7, 1904
* The Four-Track Masonry Bridge
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* The Four-Track Masonry Bridge
* The Ginseng Root
This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations, most of which pertain to the latest inventions of the day, with accompanying text including: New Four-Track Masonry Bridge of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company Across the Susquehanna River",
This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations, most of which pertain to the latest inventions of the day, with accompanying text including: New Four-Track Masonry Bridge of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company Across the Susquehanna River",
Masonic in 1802...
Item #222380
October 20, 1802
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, dated Oct. 20, 1802.
* Masons - Masonic
* Early 19th century original reading
A page 2 report from New-York states in part:
* ...yesterday morning, the most worshipful master, attended by the officers of the grand lodge...laid the foundation stone of a Masonic Hall. This building is to be situated in Frankfort-street, near the Park; and when
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* Masons - Masonic
* Early 19th century original reading
A page 2 report from New-York states in part:
* ...yesterday morning, the most worshipful master, attended by the officers of the grand lodge...laid the foundation stone of a Masonic Hall. This building is to be situated in Frankfort-street, near the Park; and when
End of the Pennsylvania Coal Strike...
Item #221511
July 24, 1862
THE DAILY SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, dated July 24, 1862.
* The Pennsylvania Coal Strikes End
* Rebel Deserters Found
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: "The Coal Strike Ended", "A Hard Look for Traitors", "Arrival of Deserters i
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* The Pennsylvania Coal Strikes End
* Rebel Deserters Found
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: "The Coal Strike Ended", "A Hard Look for Traitors", "Arrival of Deserters i
Lancaster Pennsylvania Amish Community...
Item #221434
October 29, 1866
LANCASTER INTELLIGENCER from Pennsylvania and dated October 29, 1866.
* Pennsylvania Amish Region
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and news of the day which includes: "The Late Colonel Dahlgren" "Shooting Affray at Westminster, Md." "The
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* Pennsylvania Amish Region
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and news of the day which includes: "The Late Colonel Dahlgren" "Shooting Affray at Westminster, Md." "The
John D. Rockefeller's death...
Item #221390
May 24, 1937
THE SCRANTON TIMES, Pennsylvania, May 24, 1937 This 26 page newspaper has a three line, two column headline on the front page: "John D. Rockefeller Dies Suddenly At Age Of 97 In Florida Home" with subhead: "Death Shatters Dream of Famous Philanthropist To Complete Century of Life--Funeral Services Wednesday At Tarrytown, N.Y.". Two column photo of Rockefeller with his
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Ty Cobb Signs with the Athletics...
Item #221324
February 09, 1927
THE DAILY REPUBLICAN, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, Feb. 9, 1927 The top of the front page has an article headed: "Ty Cobb Signs Today To Play With Athletics", "Former 'Georgia Peach' to Receive $75,000 Yearly...", with the text shown in the photos below.
Complete in 6 pages, a few minor margin tears, generally in very nice, clean condition.
West Virignia and Pennsylvania tornadoes....
Item #221289
June 24, 1944
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, from Detroit, Michigan, dated June 24, 1944. This issue has a three line, one column headline on the front page: "30 Are Killed by Tornado in the East" with subhead: "Hundreds Injured in Pa. and W. Va.". Other news of the day throughout the issue.
This is complete 16 page issue which has some margin wear. Please photos for details.
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This is complete 16 page issue which has some margin wear. Please photos for details.
Tommy Milton Wins Indianapolis 500...
Item #220835
May 31, 1923
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, May 31, 1923.
* Race Car Driver Tommy Milton
* Indianapolis 500 Auto Race
This 44 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "TOMMY MILTON REPEATS 500-MILE VICTORY BEFORE 150,000" with subheads that include: "2 Smash-Ups and Death Mar Speedway Classic" and more. Other news of the day throughout. Usual browning with some margin wear. Should be handled with
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* Race Car Driver Tommy Milton
* Indianapolis 500 Auto Race
This 44 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "TOMMY MILTON REPEATS 500-MILE VICTORY BEFORE 150,000" with subheads that include: "2 Smash-Ups and Death Mar Speedway Classic" and more. Other news of the day throughout. Usual browning with some margin wear. Should be handled with
The Shenandoah Valley...
Item #220703
July 09, 1864
THE NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, July 9, 1864 The front page features many one column headlines covering events of the Civil War including: "From the Shenandoah Valley", "The Great Contest: General Grant's Operations", "Another Raid Toward Pennsylvania", "The Assault on the Kenesaw Mountain", and much more. There is additional war-r
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Pennsylvania Coal Mining Riot, 1894...
Item #220333
April 11, 1894
THE ALLENTOWN DEMOCRAT, Pennsylvania, April 11, 1894.
* Pennsylvania Coal Regions
* Connellsville Strike Riots
This 4 page newspaper has a a small report on page 2 titled: "Riots In The West Pennsylvania Coal Regions" which tells of a strike that turned violent in Connellsville PA. This eventually led to other similar strikes in the coal industry. Other news of the day and sever
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* Pennsylvania Coal Regions
* Connellsville Strike Riots
This 4 page newspaper has a a small report on page 2 titled: "Riots In The West Pennsylvania Coal Regions" which tells of a strike that turned violent in Connellsville PA. This eventually led to other similar strikes in the coal industry. Other news of the day and sever
The Pennsylvania coal mines...
Item #220046
February 06, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, February 6, 1864
* Pennsylvania Coal Mines
* Pennsylvania Coal Mines
* General Grant
* General Meade
This issue is full of Civil War reports, which include the following: "The Rioters in the Pennsylvania Coal Region", "From General Grant's Army", "From General Meade's Army."
The issue will be in overal
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The issue will be in overal
Elizabeth, Pennsylvania 1837...
Item #219647
July 28, 1837
THE GLOBE, Washington, July 28, 1837.
* Elizabeth, Pennsylvania
* Ship Building Community
Page 2 has a report about the prosperous ship building communities of Elizabeth and West Elizabeth, both on the Monongahela River, 15 miles above Pittsburg. Says that since 1826 the two villages produced 78 steamboats. Other news of the day includes: "Wheat In Mississippi", &
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* Elizabeth, Pennsylvania
* Ship Building Community
Page 2 has a report about the prosperous ship building communities of Elizabeth and West Elizabeth, both on the Monongahela River, 15 miles above Pittsburg. Says that since 1826 the two villages produced 78 steamboats. Other news of the day includes: "Wheat In Mississippi", &
Submarine Telescope in 1843...
Item #219395
December 21, 1843
PENNSYLVANIA INQUIRER AND NATIONAL GAZETTE, Dec. 21, 1843.
* Submarine Telescope invention
* Used for boat inspection
Page 2 has an interesting report about The Sub-Marine Telescope which used a camphine lamp placed in a glass globe, and sunk in the water. This allowed a person on the deck of a boat to examine the hull, plus other details. Says the instrument was invented by Sara
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* Submarine Telescope invention
* Used for boat inspection
Page 2 has an interesting report about The Sub-Marine Telescope which used a camphine lamp placed in a glass globe, and sunk in the water. This allowed a person on the deck of a boat to examine the hull, plus other details. Says the instrument was invented by Sara
Titusville, Pennsylvania oil discoveries...
Item #219388
February 10, 1873
ROCHESTER DEMOCRAT AND CHRONICLE, Feb. 10, 1873
* Titusville, Pennsylvania
* Oil discoveries
On page 3 under Oil is a report: "The New Oildorado near Titusville--Great Excitement in Consequence--Flowing Wells Within Two Miles of Us". Other news of the day includes: "Floods" "Railroad Disaster" "Dealings With the Modocs" and much more. Se
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* Titusville, Pennsylvania
* Oil discoveries
On page 3 under Oil is a report: "The New Oildorado near Titusville--Great Excitement in Consequence--Flowing Wells Within Two Miles of Us". Other news of the day includes: "Floods" "Railroad Disaster" "Dealings With the Modocs" and much more. Se
Girard Avenue Bridge Philadelphia in 1873....
Item #219145
May 24, 1873
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 24, 1873.
* Girard Avenue bridge in Philadelphia Pennsylvania
This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions and/or prints: Girard Avenue bridge - Hat & Coat Hook - Railway Signal - Iron Bridge construction & Much More. These i
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* Girard Avenue bridge in Philadelphia Pennsylvania
This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions and/or prints: Girard Avenue bridge - Hat & Coat Hook - Railway Signal - Iron Bridge construction & Much More. These i
Early Erie Pennsylvania...
Item #217460
October 06, 1826
BOSTON RECORDER AND TELEGRAPH, Massachusetts, Oct. 6, 1826
* Early Erie Pennsylvania PA census
* Beginnings - 1,000 inhabitants
On page 3 under"Domestic" is a report stating: Erie, Pa., "...30 years ago was a wilderness, and the path of the Indian its only road. Now it has upwards of 1000 inhabitants; and a road leading to Buffalo, Cleveland and Pittsburgh, equal
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* Early Erie Pennsylvania PA census
* Beginnings - 1,000 inhabitants
On page 3 under"Domestic" is a report stating: Erie, Pa., "...30 years ago was a wilderness, and the path of the Indian its only road. Now it has upwards of 1000 inhabitants; and a road leading to Buffalo, Cleveland and Pittsburgh, equal
Mauch Chunk, Pennsylvania...
Item #217412
June 26, 1874
DAILY GRAPHIC, N.Y., June 26, 1874.
* Mauch Chunk, Pennsylvania
Taking half of an inside page are eight scenes of men fishing. The back page 7/8 by 4 7/8 inch illustration of Mauch Chunk, View From Prospect Rock--North. Other prints and text throughout. A few margin tears, otherwise in good condition. Uncut. 8 pages.
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* Mauch Chunk, Pennsylvania
Taking half of an inside page are eight scenes of men fishing. The back page 7/8 by 4 7/8 inch illustration of Mauch Chunk, View From Prospect Rock--North. Other prints and text throughout. A few margin tears, otherwise in good condition. Uncut. 8 pages.
Cornelius Vanderbilt's Death...
Item #217003
September 15, 1899
SEMI-WEEKLY GAZETTE AND BULLETIN, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, September 15, 1899
* Millionaire Cornelius Vanderbilt II's Death
This 8 page newspaper has two line, one column headline on page 6: "ELDER VANDERBILT DIES QUITE SUDDEN" with subheads that include: "Wife and Daughter of the Dead Millionaire are Prostrated. Sketch of the Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt. O
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* Millionaire Cornelius Vanderbilt II's Death
This 8 page newspaper has two line, one column headline on page 6: "ELDER VANDERBILT DIES QUITE SUDDEN" with subheads that include: "Wife and Daughter of the Dead Millionaire are Prostrated. Sketch of the Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt. O
Pennsylvania Coal Mine Disaster in 1907....
Item #217001
December 20, 1907
SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Massaschusetts, December 20, 1907.
* Jacobs Creek Pennsylvania Pa coal mine explosion in original report
This 14 page newspaper has one column headlines on page seven: "ANOTHER MINE EXPLOSION" "BETWEEN 200 AND 500 ENTOMBED" "DISASTER AT JACOBS CREEK, PA" with subhead. Tells of the Pittsburgh Coal Company disaster that killed 239 mine
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* Jacobs Creek Pennsylvania Pa coal mine explosion in original report
* 1st report of the disaster
This 14 page newspaper has one column headlines on page seven: "ANOTHER MINE EXPLOSION" "BETWEEN 200 AND 500 ENTOMBED" "DISASTER AT JACOBS CREEK, PA" with subhead. Tells of the Pittsburgh Coal Company disaster that killed 239 mine
Portraits of an 1865 baseball team...
Item #216466
November 25, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 25, 1865 Certainly the prime feature of this illustrated newspaper is the very nice three-quarter page print captioned: "Champion Nine of the Atlantic Base-Ball Club of Brooklyn, L.I., 1865" showing named prints of each of the baseball players. There is a brief article on them as well titled: "The Atlantic Base-Ball Club." There are... See More
Early Tightrope Walking Ad 1827...
Item #215438
November 10, 1827
NATIONAL JOURNAL, Washington, Nov. 10, 1827.
* Early tightrope walking (funambulism) ad
* Mr. Villalave
* Early tightrope walking (funambulism) ad
* Mr. Villalave
Page 3 has a notice for a performance by Mr. Villalave and Company at the Washington Theatre. Has details about the performances, plus a woodcut of a tight rope walker doing a juggling routine. News of the day includes: "The Presidency" "Pennsylvania" "Important From Ver
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Illustrated Circus advertisement...
Item #215380
June 21, 1880
EASTON EXPRESS, Easton, Pennsylvania, June 21, 1880
* Nice illustrated circus advertisement
* Nice illustrated circus advertisement
* Easton, Pennsylvania
The front page has an ad for: Welshe & Sands Railroad Circus & Royal English Menagerie and Grand Mardi Gras Carnival with illustration of three of the attractions and more, taking two complete columns. News of the day with several other interesting advertisem
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Pennsylvania Deer Hunting 1839...
Item #215183
November 30, 1839
THE MADISONIAN, Washington, November 30, 1839
* Pennsylvania Deer Hunting
* 1839 Washington D.C.
Front page topical report: Deer Hunting In Wyoming (Pa.) Obviously discusses hunting red deer but also mentions Wilkesbarre, Luzerne, and Harveys Lake.
Other news of the day includes: "New Lead Mines" "The National Convention" "Election Of President&q
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* Pennsylvania Deer Hunting
* 1839 Washington D.C.
Front page topical report: Deer Hunting In Wyoming (Pa.) Obviously discusses hunting red deer but also mentions Wilkesbarre, Luzerne, and Harveys Lake.
Other news of the day includes: "New Lead Mines" "The National Convention" "Election Of President&q
1829 Rare Title....
Item #215043
May 27, 1829
THE SOUVENIR, Phila., May 27, 1829.
* Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
* Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
* 1829
Inside has a Soliloquy Of A Drunkard's Wife. Other various topics such as: "The Menageries" "Cinnamon Fields Of Ceylon" and more. Quarto-size , 8 pages, has areas of lite staining, with some in this content, otherwise in good condition.
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Item #214413
January 01, 1883
GOLDEN DAYS, Philadelphia, PA, 1883. "For Boys and Girls". See the photo below for an example of this title from our archives containing light reading for children. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this specific date-but will have the format as shown. Even browning. 14x11 inches, 16 pages.
1863 Philadelphia & Tennessee...
Item #213775
October 28, 1863
THE NEW YORK HERALD, October 28, 1863
* Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
* Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
* Battle at Corinth
*
This 8 page newspaper is in nice (not brittle at all) condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this important time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with interesting Civil War reports from the time it happened with the
Famous Civil War Era Poem In 1863.....
Item #213594
UNION COUNTY STAR AND LEWISBURG CHRONICLE, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, October 27, 1863
* Civil War Era
* Poem by Barbara Frietchie
* J.G. Whittier
A folio-size singlesheet, the reverse has the famous poem: Barbara Frietchie, By J. G. Whittier, in Atlantic Monthly. Some news of the day with several interesting advertisements as well. Small piece missing in the lower left corner wi
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* Civil War Era
* Poem by Barbara Frietchie
* J.G. Whittier
A folio-size singlesheet, the reverse has the famous poem: Barbara Frietchie, By J. G. Whittier, in Atlantic Monthly. Some news of the day with several interesting advertisements as well. Small piece missing in the lower left corner wi
Tunnels under the Hudson River...
Item #177332
November 25, 1905
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 25, 1905
Football... Aeroplane...
Item #177330
November 11, 1905
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 11, 1905
Tennis... Horseracing...
Item #177311
July 01, 1905
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 1, 1905
Pennsylavnia Oil Region In 1864...
Item #212989
October 07, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 7, 1864.
* Pennsylvania Oil Region
* Original Civil War Reports
* 1864
Front page has: The Pennsylvania Oil Region History of Its Rise and Wonderful Progress The Petroleum Aristocracy Oil Dorado Inexhaustible The Arabian Night and Californians Outdone The Mode Of Boring Oil. Takes 4 columns. Civil War headlines includes: "The Missouri Invasion" "GR
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* Pennsylvania Oil Region
* Original Civil War Reports
* 1864
Front page has: The Pennsylvania Oil Region History of Its Rise and Wonderful Progress The Petroleum Aristocracy Oil Dorado Inexhaustible The Arabian Night and Californians Outdone The Mode Of Boring Oil. Takes 4 columns. Civil War headlines includes: "The Missouri Invasion" "GR
Horseracing... Rowing...
Item #177310
June 24, 1905
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 24, 1905
Horse Show...
Item #177304
May 13, 1905
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 13, 1905
Mark Twain... Inauguration Day... NY Railway Strike...
Item #177296
March 18, 1905
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 18, 1905
International Automobile Racing...
Item #177295
March 11, 1905
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 11, 1905
Item #177294
March 04, 1905
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 4, 1905
Automobiles...
Item #177291
February 11, 1905
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 11, 1905
Ice Yachting... Mark Twain Anecdote...
Item #177290
February 04, 1905
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 4, 1905
New York City's Rapid Transit...
Item #177276
November 12, 1904
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 12, 1904
Bird's-eye view of the St. Louis Fair Grounds...
Item #177270
October 01, 1904
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 1, 1904
Oil Fire at Antwerp...
Item #177269
September 24, 1904
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 24, 1904
"General Slocum" diaster...
Item #177258
June 25, 1904
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 25, 1904
Horseracing...
Item #177256
June 11, 1904
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 11, 1904
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