A set of ten issues...
This is a nice lot of issues from the turn of the century, with much coverage of the latest inventions - with illustrations. The images shown are only representative of the look, condition, and format of the issues you will receive. Actual issues vary but will be in equal or better condition
Mustang Island Texas...
THE NEW YORK HERALD from New York, NY and dated December 7, 1863. 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: "THE TEXAS EXPEDITION" "CAPTURE OF MUSTANG ISLAND"... See More
Newspaper Editor Killed...
THE NEW YORK HERALD from New York, NY and dated October 7, 1863. 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: "GENERAL FOSTER'S DEPARTMENT" "Assassinat... See More
Port Royal South Carolina...
THE NEW YORK HERALD from New York, NY and dated September 5, 1863. 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: "MEADE'S ARMY" "Brilliant Affair At Port Royal" "... See More
Charlie Chaplin...
LANCASTER DAILY GAZETTE, October 18, 1932, from Lancaster, Ohio. "His Third Bride?" is above a photo of Charles (Charlie) Chaplin and Paulette Goddard as it appears on the front page of this issue. This is a full issue and is in good condition. See photos for full details.
New Bloomfield Pennsylvania...
THE PERCY COUNTY DEMOCRAT from New Bloomfield PA and dated February 18, 1880. This 4 page newspaper is in good condition (except for a few fold and margin tears) due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this time in history. This issue has news of the day & many interesting advertisements which gives a good idea how life was back then.
Brick & tile machine...
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, November 25, 1868 This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following: BRICK & TILE MACHINE - WAGON BRAKE - CARRIAGE POLE - STEAM PUMP & more. These illustrations also have related text.
Cotton seed planter...
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, December 14, 1867 This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: COTTON SEED PLANTER - RAILROAD SWITCH - EDUCATIONAL APPARATUS - BUCKET WHEEL & Much More. These illustrations also have text that goes along with them. Very interesting advertisements as well, back in t... See More
"Beer Supply Low"...
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 21, 1919, from New York. 1 column headline "Beer Supply of Nation is Running Low" "Brewers About New York Agree to Pool Supplies in the Emergency". This is the full issue and is in good condition. See photos for full details.
Peace Treaty Made Public...
New York Times, June 10, 1919, from New York. 3 line, 4 column headline "Peace Treaty Made Public By Senate After Warm Debate; Vote 47 to 24; Bankers Summoned In Leak Inquiry" and subheads. Full text of the treaty inside. Foxing along the central fold. Ink stains in the upper margin. See photos for full details.
Terry Hanratty...
THE SPORTING NEWS, November 9, 1968, from St. Louis, MO. This sporting newspaper is about 56pages in length and is in terrific condition and has never been bound. This particular issue features TERRY HANRATTY - HIGH-VELOCITY PASSER on the front with text about him on the inside pages. This issue is loaded with sports news & photos of the day with several advertisements featuring b... See More
ABA All-Star Game - Dan Issel...
THE SPORTING NEWS, January 23, 1971, from St. Louis, MO. This sporting newspaper is about 48 pages in length and is in terrific condition and has never been bound. This particular issue features ABA ALL-STAR GAME - GOLDEN BOY DAN ISSEL on the front with text about him on the inside pages. This issue is loaded with sports news & photos of the day with several advertisements featuri... See More
"The Oriole Meal Tickets" - McNally, Cuellar and Palmer...
THE SPORTING NEWS, October 17, 1970, from St. Louis, MO. This sporting newspaper is about 70 pages in length and is in terrific condition and has never been bound. This particular issue features "THE ORIOLE MEAL TICKETS" - DAVE McNALLY, MIKE CUELLAR, and JIM PALMER on the front with text about them on the inside pages. This issue is loaded with sports news & photos of the day with ... See More
From the whaling town of Sag Harbor, Long Island...
THE CORRECTOR, Sag Harbor, Long Island, New York, April 19, 1879 A very uncommon title from this once-famous whaling town near the eastern end of Long Island, now more famous as a playground for the rich & famous who frequent the neighboring Hamptons. Page 2 has a variety of news tidbits under the heading "Long Island Items" and other tidbits found elsewhere as well including: "Ship carpe
... See More"Stadium Extra" on Cal Ripken's record-setting game...
THE SUN--STADIUM EXTRA, Baltimore, Sept. 6, 1995 This is actually a special edition newspaper published for sale at the stadium only, hence the heading "Stadium Extra" at the top in red ink. Nice to have this displayable report in a Baltimore newspaper.
You get the complete 4-page issue, folded at the mid-fold at the stadium, in great condition.
Max Schmeling K.O.'s Stribling In 1930...
NEW YORK TIMES, July 4, 1931. This 30 page newspaper has a two line, one column headline on the front page: "SCHMELING IS VICTOR ON KNOCKOUT IN 15TH" with subheads and related photo on page 10 with other headlines as well. Good condition.
Jack Legs Diamond Shot 5 Times In 1930...
NEW YORK TIMES, October 13, 1930. This 44 page newspaper has a three line, one column headline on the front page: "JACK DIAMOND SHOT 5 TIMES BY GUNMEN IN A 64TH ST. HOTEL" with subheads and a page 2 photo of Jack 'Legs' Diamond. Good condition.
From the year of the Stamp Act...
Baseball Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis dies...
THE STAUNTON NEWS-LEADER, Virginia, Nov. 26, 1944. Page 8 of this issue has a two column head: "Baseball Commissioner Dies In Chicago at 78" with much text on him and his career. Nice condition, complete issue.
Early tricycle...
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 15, 1869 This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: TRICYCLE - VACUUM PAN - DRAIN-TILE MACHINE & Much More. These illustrations also have text that goes along with them. Very interesting advertisements as well, back in the day when many of the norma... See More
Ring Lardner dies...
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 26, 1933 Page 21, two line, 1 column head: "Ring Lardner Dies; Noted As Writer" & subheads: "Won Early Laurels with Brilliant Sports Stories on Chicago Tribune" "Wrote Baseball Scenes for the Follies, With Will Rogers as Veteran Pitcher".
Delaware Indian Tribe From 1804...
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 6, 1804 Pg. 2 news from "Vincenes" says that the "Delaware tribe of Indians relinquished to the United States all their claim to the extensive tract of country which lies between the Ohio, Wabash, and the road leading from Post-Vincenes, to the Great Falls of the Ohio." A few more comments about the importance of this acquisition. Very slight crease in this r... See More
Henry Longfellow Poem...
MANCHESTER AMERICAN & MESSENGER, Manchester, N.H., Sept. 4, 1852 On the front page under "Poetry" is a poem: "The Goblet of Life. By Henry W. Longfellow". Ftpg. has a bit of stray writing in the upper margin, archival mend to a tear in the last column of each leaf, bit of fold foxing on the front page.
Cigar Making Machine...
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, N.Y., Oct. 15, 1859 Front page illustration shows a worker seated at a machine: "Beauches Cigar-Making Machine", and an article: "Improved Machine For Making Cigars". A volume I issue of the "New Series". Soft horizontal fold crease. 16 pages.
Scarce Title From Philadelphia...
THE PENNSYLVANIAN, Philadelphia, Oct. 31, 1839 An uncommon title with three pages of ads and notices, page 2 has news and topical items. First leaf has an archival mend in the upper margin, a few areas of foxing.
Major Long's Rocky Mountain Expedition...
NEW-HAMSHIRE PATRIOT & STATE GAZETTE, Concord, Oct. 21, 1822 On the front page under "Expedition To The Rocky Mountains" is a lengthy extract from the "History of the Expedition from Pittsburgh to the Rocky Mountains". The expedition was led by Maj. Long in 1819. Takes most of three columns. Hole in unrelated content affects each leaf.
Horace Greeley newspaper...
THE JEFFERSONIAN, Albany, New York, April 14, 1838 A volume I issue (number 9) of this uncommon title published by Horace Greeley, who went on to greater fame as editor of the New York Tribune. Contains mostly political-related content, but also a "Summary Of News" on the bkpg. Quarto-size, 8 pgs., some loss in the outer blank margin of an inside leaf, areas of staining at the b
... See MoreGold Miners....
THE DEMOCRAT, Manchester, N.H., July 22, 1852 Topical item on the front page: "Gold Miners Lament". Subscribers name written in the upper margin, minor fold tear at the spine, archival mends to two tears on page 2, lite wear, two lite stains in unrelated text.
Farming... Hay Rake...
BOSTON CULTIVATOR, June 24, 1865 Has mostly agricultural-related content, but also some news, literary content and ads. Front page has an illustration: "Sprouts Patent Spring-Tooth Horse-Rake" with a detailed caption. Tabloid-size, 4 pages, lite staining at the spine, small inked address stamp in the upper right corner, occasional foxing. Uncut.
Castor Oil Manufacturing...
THE MERCURY AND NEW ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, April 28, 1801 Page 2 report: "Castor Oil made in New York" describes the success of expressing oil from the seeds of the castor bean, mentioning that "...it is cold drawn and always fresher." Nice engraving of mercury in the masthead. Subscribers name in the blank area of the masthead, otherwise good.
The Carrara of America...
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, November 5, 1904, from New York. This issue contains articles about fifty-ton elecric Cranes being used for loading cars. The Carrara of America, the view of quarry showing the method of marble cutting along with other interesting articles, illustrations, and ads. This is a full issue and is in good condition. See photo for details.
Stoney Point Description...
NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT AND STATE GAZETTE, Concord, New Hampshire, March 14, 1836 On the front page under "Stoney Point" are details about this strategic location on the Hudson River, with much about its role & significance during the Revolutionary War. Area of foxing in unrelated text in the upper left corner.
THE ILLUSTRATED CHRISTIAN WEEKLY, New York, December 11, 1886. A great issue for framing and displaying!
THE ILLUSTRATED CHRISTIAN WEEKLY, New York, October 23, 1886. A great issue for framing and displaying!
THE ILLUSTRATED CHRISTIAN WEEKLY, New York, September 4, 1886. A great issue for framing and displaying!
THE ILLUSTRATED CHRISTIAN WEEKLY, New York, June 19, 1886. A great issue for framing and displaying!
The Kentucky Giant...
DOLLAR WEEKLY MIRROR, Manchester, N.H., May 7, 1859 On page 2 under "Scissorings" is a brief report about the death of James D. Porter at Portland, Kentucky. Says he was known as the "Kentucky Giant" because he stood 7 feet 9 inches tall. Page 3 has an illustrated business ad for "Ambrotypes, Photographs & Daguerreotypes"
THE ILLUSTRATED CHRISTIAN WEEKLY, New York, May 15, 1886. A great issue for framing and displaying!
THE ILLUSTRATED CHRISTIAN WEEKLY, New York, August 13, 1887. A great issue for framing and displaying!
THE ILLUSTRATED CHRISTIAN WEEKLY, New York, July 2, 1887. A great issue for framing and displaying!
THE ILLUSTRATED CHRISTIAN WEEKLY, New York, April 16, 1887. A great issue for framing and displaying!
THE ILLUSTRATED CHRISTIAN WEEKLY, New York, March 26, 1887. A great issue for framing and displaying!
THE ILLUSTRATED CHRISTIAN WEEKLY, New York, February 14, 1885. A great issue for framing and displaying!
THE ILLUSTRATED CHRISTIAN WEEKLY, New York, May 2, 1885. A great issue for framing and displaying!
THE ILLUSTRATED CHRISTIAN WEEKLY, New York, December 26. 1885. A great issue for framing and displaying!
THE ILLUSTRATED CHRISTIAN WEEKLY, New York, February 25, 1888. A great issue for framing and displaying!
THE ILLUSTRATED CHRISTIAN WEEKLY, New York, April 21, 1888. A great issue for framing and displaying!
THE ILLUSTRATED CHRISTIAN WEEKLY, New York, August 29, 1891. A great issue for framing and displaying!
THE ILLUSTRATED CHRISTIAN WEEKLY, New York, July 4, 1891. A great issue for framing and displaying!
THE CHRISTIAN ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY, New York, February 28, 1891. A great issue for framing and displaying!