Separation of church and state...
Item #152991
THE INDEX, Boston, Massachusetts, 1878 Published by the "National Liberal League" espousing a platform for the 1880 election with a strong belief in the "total separation of church and state"as their platform states on the front page. Also on the front page is their nine point list of "The Demands Of Liberalism". Nice condition, six pages, approximately 14"... See More
Item #152984
DETROIT POST AND TRIBUNE, Michigan, 1878. See the photo below for an example of this title from our archives. This is essentially a campaign newspaper containing much political content. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this specific date
Item #152981
THE EDITOR, Franklin, Ohio, 1896 A monthly magazine containing mostly tories & poems. See the photo below for an example of this title from our archives. 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. Measures 8"x5", 42 pages, nice condition.
Item #152979
THE EVENING LEADER, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1873. Varous news of the day both nationally and locally, plus a wealth of ads as well. See the photo below for an example of this title from our archives. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this specific date
Item #152978
EVERY SATURDAY, London, 1869. See the photo below for an example of this title from our archives, containing mostly literary item plus many ads as well. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this specific date
Item #152977
EVERY SATURDAY, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1870.
"An illustrated Journal of Choice Reading." as noted in the masthead. Illustrations throughout with the content being basically literary item, plus many ads as well. 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. Measures 14"x11", 16 pages.... See More
Item #152974
FRANK LESLIE'S CHIMNEY CORNER, New York, NY 1866. See the photo below for an example of this title from our archives containing mostly literary content plus a wealth of ads. This is a nice issue to have from this location and period in history. 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 a... See More
Item #152973
CHIMNEY CORNER, New York, 1876 "Frank Leslie's" illustrations throughout. See the photo below for an example of this title from our archives containing basically literary content. This is a nice issue to have from this location and period in history. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this specific date-... See More
Item #152972
January 01, 1891
GOLDEN DAYS, Philadelphia, PA, 1891. "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.
Item #152971
WILMINGTON JOURNAL, Wilmington, NC, 1867 A nice newspaper of the day with a wealth of news and various 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. Some foxing throughout otherwise nice. Four pages and measuring 23"x18".
Item #152968
WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL, Madison, 1868. "The official State Paper." See the photo below for an example of this title from our archives, containing various news & ads of the day both locally and nationally. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown. Nice Condition.
Four pages, approximately 23"x17".
Item #152966
January 01, 1883
THE YANKEE BLADE, Boston, Massachusetts, 1883. See the photo below for an example of this title from our archives, containing basically literary content. This is a nice issue to have from this location and period in history. 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. Marginal tears w... See More
Item #152964
January 01, 1892
THE YOUTH'S COMPANION, Boston, 1892 Illustrations throughout plus many advertisements. Essentially the "Boy's Life" magazine of its day. See the photo below for an example of the "look" of this title from our archives. This is a nice issue to have from this location and period in history. DO NOTE that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not... See More
Item #152963
January 01, 1887
THE YOUTH'S LEDGER, New York, 1887. "An interesting monthly for the Young" as is printed in the masthead. See the photo below for an example of the "look" of this title from our archives. This is a nice issue to have from this location and period in history. DO NOTE that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this... See More
The Young Men's Christian Association...
Item #152960
January 01, 1889
THE WATCHMAN, Chicago, 1889 Illustrations, advertisements, and multiple subjects contained within each paper. "Young Men's Christian Association" is within a scroll in the masthead. See the photo below for an example of the "look" of this title from our archives. This is a nice issue to have from this location and period in history. DO NOTE that the photo is "gen... See More
Early boats of the world...
Item #152610
November 04, 1876
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, November 4, 1876 This 16 page magazine is in nice condition and is loaded with early invention illustrations and descriptions along with several interesting advertisements. Many of the things we use today on a regular basis were just being invented back then. This particular issue has on the front page: "CURIOUS BOATS AT THE CENTENNIAL EXHIBITION 1876"... See More
New York...
Item #152576
May 11, 1889
OUR SECOND CENTURY, N.Y., May 11, 1889 Has mostly topical reports and ads, but some commentary as well. A few edge tears, lite wear. Uncut.
Salem Massachusetts...
Item #152573
January 05, 1887
ESSEX COUNTY MERCURY SUPPLEMENT MA Janaury 5, 1887. This 4 page newspaper contains news & stories of the day. Historic. Great reading. SEE PHOTOS
Santa Fe Army... Poland Ohio...
Item #152464
September 15, 1846
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, Sept. 15, 1846 Pg. 3 has a letter discussing the Santa Fe Army. Also a report about a discovery at a Poland, Ohio iron company: "Iron Made with Raw Bituminous Coal."
By the Odd Fellows...
Item #152446
January 01, 1848
THE ODD FELLOW, Boston, Jan., 1848 An "Extra" containing "A General Directory Of The Order Throughout The United States." Quarto-size, 8 pgs., with a somewhat ornate masthead.
Item #152288
March 23, 1832
NEW-YORK SPECTATOR, March 23, 1832 Ftpg. has a detailed meeting report: "Young Men's Auxiliary Colonization Society" along with a list of the officers &managers. Some light foxing.
Item #151870
January 26, 1889
THE LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE from Leominster, Massachusetts and dated: January 26, 1889. This newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper used during this time in history. This 4 page issue contains news of the day and several interesting advertisements that shows what life was like at this time.
Item #151796
October 25, 1823
THE NATIONAL GAZETTE AND LITERARY REGISTER, Phila., Oct. 25, 1823 "Reflections On Volcanos By Guy Lussac" takes three columns on the ftpg. and part of a column on pg. 2. These "reflections" were read before the Royal Academy at Paris. Traces of foxing, otherwise good.
Grand balloon ascension...
Item #151795
August 26, 1865
WORCESTER DAILY TRANSCRIPT, Massachusetts, Aug., 1865 Nice pg. 3 ad gives details about a "Grand Balloon Ascension" performed by Seaver & Starkweather of Boston. Generally very good condition.
Item #151739
March 12, 1887
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 12, 1887 This 16 page illustrated magazine is in nice condition and contains front page illustrated scenes of the College of New York City. This issue also contains other illustrations throughout.
Item #151734
August 02, 1881
THE SCRANTON REPUBLICAN newspaper from Penna. dated Aug. 2, 1881. See the photo below for the nice back page, illustrated advertisement for "Wyoming Seminary and Commercial College" with two scenes of the buildings, and with text as well. Interesting and quite early! You get the complete 4 page issue which is in nice condition.
Item #151690
April 05, 1864
WORCESTER DAILY TRANSCRIPT newspaper from Mass., dated April 5, 1864. See the photo below for the fascinating back page advertisement for "Indian Remedy For Females" with much detail on its uses. The full ad takes two-thirds of a column with much descriptive text. You get the complete 4 page issue--unusual item!
Item #151671
August 06, 1874
DAILY CHRONICLE, Allentown, Pa., Aug. 6, 1874 An interesting ftpg. report about "Gypsy Life In America" takes two columns. Includes some talk about fortune telling. Rejoined at the spine.
Item #151669
January 05, 1875
NEW-YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Jan. 5, 1875 The ftpg. has: "Inauguration Of Governor Tilden" "The Ceremony Simple and Impressive--Scene In The Assembly Chamber--Speeches Of The Two Governors--The New Oath Administered". Light fold foxing, uncut.
Item #151664
June 13, 1874
DAILY CHRONICLE, Allentown, Pa., June 13, 1874 "Atlantic City" on the ftpg. is an informative editorial that discusses the progress that has occurred in this "celebrated watering-place" since it closed the previous season. Rejoined at the spine, small archival mend at the bottom, otherwise good.
Item #151659
December 19, 1835
THE UNITED STATES GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Dec. 19, 1835 Page 3 has the: "Inaugural Address Of Joseph Ritner", governor-elect of Pennsylvania. Very light dampstaining in the lower third of the lower half, a few traces of foxing in the address, otherwise good.
Item #151650
May 04, 1811
THE COLUMBIAN FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, May 4, 1811 Pg. 3 has a comparatively large illustrated ad for a "Wire Manufactory" with text. Ftpg. illustrated umbrella ad. Very nice shape.
Item #151644
February 18, 1869
WATCHMAN & REFLECTOR, Boston, Feb. 18, 1869 Mostly religious-related content. Non-religious content on the bkpg., plus various ads. Rejoined at the spine, otherwise good.
Item #151620
April 07, 1804
NEW-YORK HERALD, Apr. 7, 1804 The front page has a letter of appeal and a "Memorial" to the House of Representatives from Samuel Chase with regard to his impeachment. The memorial concludes on pg. 2. Both are signed in type: Samuel Chase. Minor rubbing on the ftpg., stray writing above the masthead, and a few traces of foxing.
Item #151609
March 04, 1866
THE NEW-YORK TIMES, Mar. 4, 1866 Under "Amusements" on pg. 7 has a listing for the "Winter Garden" presenting "Edwin Booth in his great role of Armand Jean Du Plessius, Cardinal Duke De Richelieu in Sir Bulwer Lytton's play of Richelieu" and in a Special "Grand Hamlet Matinee": "Mr. Edwin Booth...in his grand role of Hamlet." Occasional light foxing, mostly in the margins.
Item #151598
August 23, 1865
NEW-YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, Aug. 23, 1865 Ftpg. heads: "Jeff. Davis" "Statements Of His Counsel" "Nothing Known as to the Trial" & "The Trial Of Wirz" "Motion To Quash The Charges Denied" "The Prisoner Pleads 'Not Guilty' " & more. Two areas of light staining.
Item #151586
April 02, 1835
PATRIOT AND DEMOCRAT EXTRA, Hartford, Conn., Apr. 2, 1835 Contains political content relative to upcoming state elections. Fold wear on the first leaf causes a few small holes, plus fold foxing, mostly to the ftpg.
P.T Barnum...
Item #151525
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, August, September, 1874 See the inset for the nice, nearly half column ad for "P. T Barnum's Great Roman Hippodrome" that includes a nice woodcut of Mr. Barnum. Ad appears on an inside page or the bkpg. Good shape. PLEASE NOTE the photo is an example of what you will recieve. This issue will be different in date, but similar in content and condi... See More
Item #151514
January 01, 1859
HALL'S JOURNAL OF HEALTH, New York, January, 1859 Contains tips and anecdotes for healthy living, plus various topical reports. Octavo-size, 12 pgs. browned a bit, otherwise good. A volume I issue.
Item #151443
December 02, 1876
CLEVELAND WEEKLY HERALD, Dec. 2, 1876 The bkpg. has a bold, fullpg. ad for "The Herald". Pg. 9 has a calendar, taking more than a halfpg., for the upcoming year of 1877. Good condition.
Item #151435
May 02, 1867
NEW YORK TIMES newspaper dated May 2, 1867. See the photo below for the interesting advertisement which appears on page 7 of this issue, promoting "Griffin & Christy's Minstrels", with a few particulars. You get the complete 8 page issue in nice condition.
Item #151425
May 05, 1873
LESLIE'S TAG FUR TAG, N.Y., May 5, 1873 An illustrated tabloid-type paper totally in the German language. Many edge tears, some into text with loss. Uncommon.
Item #151416
THE STAR , London, England, 1813 This newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rags when making newsprint at that time.This 4 page issue contains news of the day and various interesting advertisements which give a sense of what life was like during the War of 1812. This issue has a partial red-ink stamps on the upper right hand corner. See!
Item #151405
July 09, 1884
SUPPLEMENT TO THE TIMES, Chicago, July 9, 1884 Ftpg. reports from the 1st day of the Democratic National Convention with other news and topical reports as well. Small hole at the fold juncture, some fold wear. Four pgs.
Item #151349
October 01, 1887
GOLDEN HOURS, NY, Oct. 1887 A quarto-size publication of just 4 pgs. having light literary content for young boys and girls. Some ads as well. A few stains and minor wear.
Displayable masthead... early 19th century...
Item #151335
NEW ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, 1801-1802 A general "newsy" newspaper of the era with a nice woodcut of a soaring Mercury in the masthead. Some light foxing, untrimmed. Actual dates vary, but the issue will be similar in look and condition to that shown, and will date from 1801-1802.
Item #151287
February 07, 1814
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Feb. 7, 1814 The last page has an ad for: "Diseases of the Eyes Are Attended To By Joshua Thomas, M. D." Above this a woodcut of an eye. Generally good condition.
Henry Clay for President...
Item #151247
December 20, 1831
NEW YORK SPECTATOR, Dec. 20, 1831 Pg. 2 has a letter signed: H. Clay, concerning his possible nomination for President. More on him on pg. 3 as well. Some scattered foxing, generally nice. Folio-size, 4 pages.
Item #151172
THE BALANCE, Hudson, N.Y., 1807 Has the text of a political speech, and various news reports. Quarto-size with 4 pgs., in vey good condition.
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