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From this small town in Northern Missouri...
Item #682344
January 28, 1887
THE HOME PRESS, La Plata, Missouri, Jan. 28, 1887
* Macon County
An uncommon title from this very small town in Northern Missouri. A typical newspaper of the day with local and regional reports and a wealth of ads.
Complete in 4 pages, never bound nor trimmed, a small hoe to the back leaf, a few small repairs. Good condition.
Rare, short-lived Texas newspaper from its first capital...
Item #680021
April 28, 1888
THE OLD CAPITOL, Columbia, Texas, April 28, 1888
* Very rare Southwest publication
Yes, Columbia--now known as West Columbia--was the first formal capital of Texas, established in 1836. A quite rare title which existed for less than 2 years. Only one institution has a substantial holding of this title and its file is not complete.
The content is primarily concerning Texas, with a wealth of ... See More
Neat title... "THE MOSQUITO"...
Item #679273
March 21, 1925
THE MOSQUITO, Perth Amboy, New Jersey, March 21, 1925 A curious little newspaper which appears to be the combination of the Middlesex Plain Dealer and the Perth Amboy Press. Filled mostly with local news and tidbits, many quite folksy and humorous, plus many ads as well. The ftpg. has a bit noting: "Christy Mathewson, of baseball fame, was recently named one of the trustees of the Ameri... See More
Automobile Number In 1912.....
Item #678612
January 06, 1912
HARPERS WEEKLY, N.Y., Jan. 6, 1912.
* Color Cover
* Automobile Number
* Lots Of Car Advertisements
* 1912 Original
* 36 Pages
This is the Annual Automobile Number as described in upper margin of the front page and is very displayable. Front page has a baby wearing a racing cap, driving a car with 1912 on the license plate, as Father Time crosses in front carrying an hour
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* Color Cover
* Automobile Number
* Lots Of Car Advertisements
* 1912 Original
* 36 Pages
This is the Annual Automobile Number as described in upper margin of the front page and is very displayable. Front page has a baby wearing a racing cap, driving a car with 1912 on the license plate, as Father Time crosses in front carrying an hour
A newspaper from the Virgin Islands...
Item #678545
June 30, 1925
THE BULLETIN, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, U.S.A., June 30, 1925 I believe this to be the first newspaper from Virgin Islands we have offered. A rather quaint newspaper of small size with various news tidbits and a wealth of ads.
Four pages, 9 b 12 inches, nice condition.
Disney pairs with Standard Oil...
Item #677464
June 01, 1939
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, June 1, 1939
* Walt Disney - Standard Oil advertisement
* Mickey and Minnie Mouse cartoon characters
In 1939 Disney paired with Standard Oil to produce comics for kids that also doubled as ads. Located on the back page is a large (approx. 12" x 15") nostalgic, vintage ad for Disney lovers and is very displayable.
Complete in 25 pages, light toning,... See More
A journal of agriculture in Florida...
Item #674784
May 23, 1887
THE FLORIDA DISPATCH, Jacksonville, May 23, 1887 Noted in the masthead: "Official Organ Of The Florida Fruit Growers' Assoc. & the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Growers' Protective Assoc." with the content, and the ads, focused on such.
Handsome masthead, 20 pages, 10 1/4 by 13 1/4 inches, minor binding slits at the blank spine, very nice condition.
Fashion and Patchwork in 1911...
Item #674740
August 01, 1911
THE LADIES' HOME JOURNAL, Philadelphia, August, 1911 The front cover shows a full page illustration of swans, painted by C. Coles Phillips, an artist know for his use of negative space. Although there is some dirt around the front cover edges, it is still very displayable. The inside pages have several colored illustrations and articles including: "Curing Sick People Without M... See More
Vidkun Quisling (Premier of Norway) executed..
Item #673863
October 24, 1945
THE MORNING CALL, Pennsylvania, Oct. 24, 1945 The front page has a 2 column article: "Vidkun Quisling Reported Executed by Firing Squad". The Premier of Norway during the Nazi invasion was executed for, "...military and civilian treason, murder, manslaughter, embezzlement, larceny, robbery and malfeasance in office." , including, "turning over defense secrets t... See More
Newspaper of Stanford University...
Item #673741
April 18, 1894
DAILY PALO ALTO, Stanford University, California, April 18, 1894 This was the school newspaper published by this now prestigious university in Northern California, with various news tidbits, items about school and many ads as well. All are volume one issues, from the first year of its existence.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, a few minor margin tears & slightly irregular at the bl... See More
Like an early Wall Street Journal... Street Railway Edition...
Item #673709
October 19, 1907
THE COMMERCIAL & FINANCIAL CHRONICLE, New York, Oct. 19, 1907 (STREET RAILWAY SECTION) A 112 page publication filled with railway maps, ads, schedules and notices, providing a great snapshot of the transportation infrastructure of the northeast corridor of the United States. Transportation maps include those from Maryland, Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Boston, Philadelphia, New York,... See More
Vol. 1 No. 2 issue of Tarzana Tribune...
Item #673562
December 04, 1941
TARZANA TRIBUNE, Los Angeles neighborhood, California, Dec. 4, 1941
* Volume 1 Number 2
* 1 cent stamp
A smaller size issue that measures 11 x 7 1/2 inches, has a few local tidbit news articles and some ads. This is the Volume 1 Number 2 issue, rare as such. Just a few days prior to the bombing of Pearl Harbor.
Four pages, good condition.... See More
Assaying gold and silver...
Item #671712
February 15, 1902
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, February 15, 1902 This issue contains the following prints, articles, and/or ads: Assaying Gold and Silver Bullion at the New York Assay Office; Mail Transportation in Cities;The Improvement of Washington; The Yerkes Observatory Two-Foot Reflector; A Pigeon Ranch; and other articles and advertisements.
The issue is complete in 16 pages and is in good condition... See More
Great automobile issue...
Item #671708
January 06, 1912
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 6, 1912 This issue contains the following prints, articles and/or ads: "The Selection of a Motor Truck", "The Riding Qualities of a Cart", "Making the Starting Crank Obsolete", "A Fertile Field for Inventors - Opportunities Offered by the Automobile Industry", "Gasoline in War", "The Pleasure Boat&#... See More
Stories from three years as a cowboy...
Item #668429
September 19, 1884
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Sept. 19, 1884 This title always had a wealth of typically Western-themed reports as well as ads.
The top of page 4 has: "Three Years A Cowboy" "The Romantic Career of a Pittsburgher in the Southwest" which is a three-quarter column with a wealth of fine reading.
Twelve pages, very nice condition.
From Territorial Arizona...
Item #664666
December 07, 1889
MOHAVE COUNTY MINER, Kingman, Arizona, Dec. 7, 1889
* Very rare title from the Arizona Territory
A very rare and early newspaper from the Arizona Territory, 23 years before it would become a state. Various news of the day with a great deal of fascinating, brief tidbits which provide a glimpse of life in the Old West during the 1880's A wealth of ads as well, some of which are illus... See More
George M. Cohan...
Beautiful print of a young woman with her horse...
Item #661064
November 15, 1924
LIBERTY magazine, New York, November 15, 1924.
* A young lady with her horse is on the cover
* Woodrow Wilson & George M. Cohan
* Multiple colored ads (see photos)
The color cover of this issue has a very nice print of a young lady with her horse (see photos) which would be great for framing. The inside has an article titled: "Twenty Years on Broadway and Years It Took... See More
1916 color print of multiple locomotives...
Item #657742
July 01, 1916
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, July 1, 1916 The cover has a wonderful and highly displayable color cover of a set of three trains, as seen from the point of view of a 4th locomotive's engineer, with steam rising in the foreground. The print shows passengers standing at the back of the caboose of one of the trains the locomotive is trailing. Additional unrelated prints (automotive ads, ... See More
Full-page Mogul Cigarettes and Victor Talking Machine Co.ads...
Item #656936
May 06, 1915
LESLIE'S WEEKLY ILLUSTRATED, New York City, New York, May 6, 1915
* Mogul Egyptian Cigar ad
The front page of this issue has a color illustration titled "Dispatches from the Front" by E. Flohri. One the back of this page, there are two half page ads for Mogul Egyptian Cigarettes.
There is a full page illustration of "Devoted Dog Defends His Ruined Home" by E. Mata... See More
West Jersey and Seashore Railroad...
Item #656908
November 10, 1906
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, November 10, 1906
The prime feature of this issue are the images related to the West Jersey and Seashore Railroad, which include a map of the electrified portion, the motor cars, and the power house. Additional images and ads are prevalent throughout.
Complete in 16 pages, very nice condition. Front page does have a library stamp in the upper m... See More
From Arizona 17 years before statehood...
Item #656859
November 10, 1893
ARIZONA DAILY GAZETTE, Phoenix, April 9, 1895
* Rare old West title
* Maricopa County
This issue is from the Arizona Territory, 17 years before it joined the Union. Varied news reports both local & national with a nice wealth of ads as well, many of which are illustrated.
The front page has: "The Rio Verde Outfit in the Field" "Many Men & Horses to Be Employed&... See More
Nine consecutive "Graphic Sections" with the serialized: "I Knew Hitler..."
Item #656705
November 06, 1938
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE--Graphic Section This is a nine part series of a book by Kurt G. Ludecke titled: "I Knew Hitler...The Story of a Nazi Who Escaped the Blood-Purge."
Excerpts from the book were serialized in the Sunday "Graphic Section" of the Chicago Tribune, beginning with November 6, 1938 and ending with January 1, 1939. All nine sections are included.
The book ... See More
From Arizona 19 years before statehood...
Item #654405
November 09, 1893
ARIZONA DAILY GAZETTE, Phoenix, Nov. 9, 1893
* Rare old West title
* Maricopa County
This issue is from the Arizona Territory, 19 years before it joined the Union. Varied news reports both local & national with a nice wealth of ads as well, many of which are illustrated.
Among the articles: "A Peculiar Find - A Box Full of Dynamite Found" Eight pages, nice c... See More
Neat title...
Item #652390
March 21, 1925
THE MOSQUITO, Perth Amboy, New Jersey, March 21, 1925 A curious little newspaper which appears to be the combination of the Middlesex Plain Dealer and the Perth Amboy Press. Filled mostly with local news and tidbits, many quite folksy and humorous, plus many ads as well. The ftpg. has a bit noting: "Christy Mathewson, of baseball fame, was recently named one of the trustees of the Ameri... See More
From territorial New Mexico...
Item #651183
January 11, 1901
ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL-DEMOCRAT, New Mexico, Jan. 11, 1901
* New Mexico Territory
Actually a territorial newspaper as New Mexico did not become a state until 1912. Eight pages, typical news & ads of the day, very nice condition.
A wealth of inventions and period ads...
Item #650812
July 30, 1881
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 30, 1881 The front cover features "Ellithorp's Boot and Shoe Lasting Machine" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "Adjustable Gun Stock"; "The Induction Balance used as a Bullet Finder"; "Maiche's Battery"; "Telescopic Views of the Great Comet of 1881"; "Trevor * Co's Slottin... See More
A great lot from the Old West, at a reduced price...
Item #649271
(10) A lot of ten "OLD WEST" newspapers from California, dating in the 1870's through 1890's, and priced at a bargain due to edge tears, mends, wear, etc. which makes them somewhat 2nd-rate. The set will contain at least 5 different titles, and no two issues will have the same date. A nice opportunity for a mini-set of different "Wild West" titles at a significantly red... See More
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Seven issues from the "Old West"...
Item #649238
A lot of seven "Old West" newspapers, each with a different title from California dating in the 1870's through 1890's. A nice opportunity for a mini-set of different "Wild West" titles at a bargain price. A wealth of both news reports and ads of the day. Keep in mind, issues from this period can be fragile and must be handled with care.
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Displayable issue...
Item #647998
September 02, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 2, 1911 See the photos for the nice two color cover which shows an early automobile being stopped by a policeman to allow an elderly woman to cross the street The back cover is a nice ad for the "Overland" automobile (see). At least 3 fullpg. car ads within. Never bound nor trimmed, very nice, clean condition.
Early Phoenix, Arizona...
Item #646421
October 06, 1887
ARIZONA GAZETTE, Phoenix, Oct. 6, 1887
* Very rare issue from the Arizona Territory
This is an extremely early and uncommon newspaper from Arizona Territory (it wasn't a state until 1912). Filled with various news of the day both local and national, and a wealth of ads--most very "Western" looking and many illustrated.
The front page has almost a full column of: "Lo... See More
Nineteenth century title from territorial New Mexico...
Item #646404
May 31, 1884
ALBUQUERQUE MORNING JOURNAL, New Mexico, May 31, 1884
* New Mexico Territory
Very rare to find 19th century newspapers from Albuquerque, and this issue is dated 28 years before New Mexico would become a state. This is a 4 page newspaper with local, regional and national news, topical reports and ads.
A large folio size newspaper, never bound nor trimmed, printed on high-qu... See More
From Arizona 19 years before statehood...
Item #643462
October 03, 1893
ARIZONA DAILY GAZETTE, Phoenix, Oct. 3, 1893
* Rare old West title
* Maricopa County
This issue is from the Arizona Territory, 19 years before it joined the Union. The ftpg. has: "Three Men Wounded" "A Desperate Shooting Affray in Oakland" "Two Innocent Men are Killed in the Melee" and "Dynamite in New Mexico" and pg. 2 has: "Witches In Mot... See More
From Arizona 19 years before statehood...
Item #637147
October 11, 1893
ARIZONA DAILY GAZETTE, Phoenix, Oct. 11, 1893
* Rare old West title
* Maricopa County
This issue is from the Arizona Territory, 19 years before it joined the Union. Varied news reports both local & national with a nice wealth of ads as well, many of which are illustrated.
Eight pages, very nice condition.... See More
Great reporting from the Old West...
Item #631453
August 04, 1883
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Aug. 4, 1883 This was certainly one of the best newspapers at reporting now iconic events of the Old West, this issue including; "Through The Trap--Henry Lee, A Virginia Murderer, Executed at Richmond--The Doomed Man Goes to His Death Stolidly" "Shot Dead by a Gambler" "A Texas Cowboy on a Drunken Frolic at Hallettsville" "Cattle T... See More
From Minnesota in the late 19th century...
Item #630424
August 14, 1884
DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE, Farmington and Lakeville, Minnesota, Aug. 14, 1884 A volume one issue of an uncommon title from a few miles south of Minneapolis. Typical news & ads of the day, many of which are illustrated.
Four pages, even toning, a few minor margin tears.
Building lots in Naples, Florida, for $10 each...
Item #628306
April 11, 1887
THE FLORIDA DISPATCH, Jacksonville, April 11, 1887 Noted in the masthead: "Official Organ Of The Florida Fruit Growers' Assoc. & the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Growers' Protective Assoc." with the content, and the ads, focused on such.
An inside page has a full column advertisement for: "NAPLES ! The Most Southern City of Florida...20,000 City Lots...An I... See More
Nice Phoenix newspaper from the 1890's...
Item #625501
March 21, 1895
THE ARIZONA GAZETTE, Phoenix, March 21, 1895
* Rare Old West title
* Maricopa County
Difficult to find 19th century newspapers from Phoenix but here is one. This was published 17 years before Arizona statehood.
Various news & ads of the day including a column of: "Local Briefs" with small news tidbits; "Rode With A Skull--Terrible Experience of an Arizona Cowboy Co... See More
"Pennsylvania Yankee" town...
Item #614025
January 01, 1890
THE PENN YAN EXPRESS, New York, 1890 An uncommon title from this town of 5100 pop. in upstate New York. The name is a syllabic abbreviation of "Pennsylvania Yankee". Various news of the day with a wealth of ads, many of which are illustrated.
Four pages, large folio size, evenly toned, fragile so it must be handled carefully, but otherwise in nice condition.
"Pennsylvania Yankee" town...
Item #614024
January 01, 1890
THE PENN YAN EXPRESS, New York, 1890
* Uncommon title
An uncommon title from this town of 5100 pop. in upstate New York. The name is a syllabic abbreviation of "Pennsylvania Yankee". Various news of the day with a wealth of ads, many of which are illustrated.
Four pages, large folio size, evenly toned, fragile so it must be handled carefully, but otherwise in nice cond... See More
Land in Nebraska for $3 an acre...
Item #607554
December 01, 1880
THE MERRICK COUNTY ITEM, Central City, Nebraska, Dec. 1, 1880
* Uncommon title
Various news of the day from the Midwest with two illustrated ads on the back page promoting the attractiveness of settling in Nebraska, one headed: "Specimen Views Of Union Pacific Railroad Lands In Nebraska...Millions of good Acres yet for Sale at from $3 to $6 per acre." Page 2 has an inconspicu... See More
Illustrated Circus Ad... One of the best...
Item #598350
September 19, 1883
BELLEFONTE REPUBLICAN, Bellefonte, Pa., September 19, 1883 Page 5 has a full column advertisement for " The Great Forpaugh Show" which includes 3 illustrations of the various attractions and performances along with additional details. Very displayable - one of the best circus ads we have seen! Other news of the day and period advertizing is present throughout.The issue has 8 pages ... See More
The Krag-Jorgensen rifle...
Item #597465
September 24, 1892
ARMY AND NAVY JOURNAL, New York, September 24, 1892 Advertisements within this issue include: "Bethlehem Steel Company" "Anheuser Busch Brewing Ass'n" & "Remington Typewriter" among others. See the photo for details, including additional ads.
Also inside the issue is an article "The Reunion at Washington".
A tabloid-size publication; the sub... See More
From Utah before statehood....
Item #597185
January 11, 1890
DESERET EVENING NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, Jan. 11, 1890 From 6 years before Utah would become a state. Various news of the day & a great wealth of ads, many of which are illustrated.
Four pages, some browning at folds, some archival mends at the margins of folds, generally nice condition.
Rare "Supplement" issue from San Leandro...
Item #591196
September 25, 1880
SAN LEANDRO REPORTER "SUPPLEMENT", Alameda County, California, Sept. 25, 1880
* Rare Old West title
A very scarce and quite small single sheet "Supplement" issue, measuring just 9 by 10 3/4 inches. This issue contains various small tidbits (see) and a few ads, one of which is a $10 Reward!" for a lost pair of gun barrels. Very nice condition.... See More
Red Wing, MN... the missing link is found!
Item #587093
January 14, 1882
THE REPUBLICAN, Red Wing, Minnesota, January 14, 1882
* Red Wing, Minnesota
* Dr. E.D. Cope finds human-like skull skull and declares it the missing link
Page 3 has a one paragraph article, "The Long Sought Missing Link", which tells of Prof. E.D.Cope (of Philadelphia and the Smithsonian Institute fame), discovering a small human-like skull near the Big Horn River, Wyoming Territo... See More
Great wealth of illustrated horse advertisements...
Item #586427
April 24, 1886
KENTUCKY GAZETTE, Lexington, April 24, 1886
* Rare title from Kentucky
* Illustrated horse ads
Being from horse country, it is not surprising that the advertisements are focused on horses, with the front page having a large, illustrated ad for one, and the back page entirely taken up with horse ads including 35 which are illustrated (see photos).
Four pages, various wear at the mar... See More
Pre-statehood New Mexico...
Item #583921
January 01, 1903
SANTA FE DAILY NEW MEXICAN newspaper dated 1903. A great issue, with a wealth of news of the day both local and national (and international) and a wealth of ads as well, many of which are illustrated.
Complete in 4 pages. Spine is somewhat irregular but causing no loss of text. Browned, mainly at the edges and some minor margin tears.
The school newspaper of Stanford University...
Item #583919
January 01, 1901
DAILY PALO ALTO, Stanford University, California, 1901 An issue of the school newspaper published by this now prestigious university in northern California, with various news tidbits, items about school and many ads as well.
Complete in 4 pages, some tears at the margins & minor margin chipping, measures 11 by 15 1/2 inches. Be in touch if an image is needed.
Munitions explosion at Silvertown...
Item #583747
January 21, 1917
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, January 21, 1917
* Silvertown, West Ham, Essex, London
* Munitions factory explosion disaster
This 30+ page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "PLANT WIPED OUT", "BRITISH EXPLOSION", "Fifty Or Sixty Dead" and more (see photos). 1st report coverage on the Silvertown Explosion in ... See More
1915 U.S. Open... Jerome Travers...
Item #583527
June 19, 1915
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, June 19, 1915
* U.S. Open golf championship
* Amateur Jerome Travers
* Baltusrol Golf Club
This 20 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 13 that include: "TRAVERS WITH 297", "EARNS OPEN GOLF TITLE", "Amateur for Second Time in History..." and more with nice photo of Travers (see images). Coverage on... See More
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