Revolution in France...
Item #150854
March 25, 1848
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Connecticut, March 25, 1848 Page 2 has: "Revolution in France!", "Abdication and Flight of Louis Phillippe", "500 Lives Lost", "A Provisional Govt. Appointed and a Republic Proclaimed".
Other news and advertisements, some which are illustrated, are within.
Complete in four pages and is in good 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 #151454
February 08, 1878
THE DAILY GRAPHIC illustrated newsppaer dated Feb. 8, 1878. See the photo below for the nice full page print captioned: "Constantinople From Galata--View Showing the Golden Horn and the Bridge. This print measures about 12 by 18 1/2 inches and is in very nice condition. Other leaves in this issue have various tears. A displayable print!
Item #151611
March 28, 1829
NATIONAL GAZETTE & LITERARY REGISTER newspaper from Phila. dated Mar. 28 1829. See the photo below for the very nice & quite unusual illustrated advertisement for Rodgers Table Fork, with details. Fascinating! You get the complete, 4 page issue which is in nice condition.
Item #151612
March 01, 1845
NEW YORK SPECTATOR newspaper dated March 1, 1845. See the photo below for the interesting illustrated ad which appears on page 4 of this issue, for "Dr. Stephenson's Eye & Ear Infirmary". Unusual item. You get the complete 4 page issue in nice condition save for some edge tears and a waterstain in the lower one-third--neither of which affect the mentioned ad.
Early Arizona... before statehood...
Item #151615
January 01, 1887
ARIZONA GAZETTE, Phoenix, Arizona, 1887
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. In uncommonly nice condition, and complete in 4 pages. A very unusual opportunity for a rare newspaper! ... See More
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 #151768
April 02, 1891
THE LASSEN ADVOCATE, Susanville, California, Lassen County, April 2, 1891 This 4 page issue has various news of the day, including a wealth of ads--many of which are illustrated. A quite rare title from this northern California town. There are various tears at the margin, some into the text, but none cause any loss of text. Some light dirtiness, generally good. A rarity from the Old West!
Illustrated California Cedar Tree...
Item #152414
October 01, 1853
GLEASON'S, Oct. 1, 1853 Inside nearly a fullpg: "The Great California Cedar Tree" with text. Halfpg: "The Narrows, From Staten Island, N.Y." & nearly a halfpg: "Steamboat Landing, Foot Of Lake George" with text.
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 #152992
January 01, 1894
THE ILLUSTRATED AMERICAN, New York & Chicago, 1894. Many illustrations and photos within, formatted very much like "Harper's Weekly" but it had a relatively short life and is uncommon as such. 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 be in the format as shown. 16 pages, nice condition.... See More
Item #152994
January 01, 1891
THE ILLUSTRATED WORLD'S FAIR, Chicago, Illinois, 1891. A newspaper formatted much like "Harper's Weekly", this title focused entirely on the construction & related events of the Chicago Columbian Exposition, consequently having a very short life. 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... See More
Item #152995
MAJOR & KNAPP ILLUSTRATED MONTHLY, New York, 1871. See the photo below for an example of this title from our archives. A quite uncommon title with an ornate masthead, containing basically literary-related items. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this specific dat but will have the format as shown. Nice condition, 12 pages. 14"x1... See More
Item #153014
PITTSBURGH EVENING CHRONICLE, Pennsylvania, 1879. A nice, typical newspaper of the day with varoius news both local & national, plus a wealth of ads, many of which are illustrated. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown. Measures approximately 27x22 inches with 4 pages. Some marginal tears, otherwise nice.
Early from Charleston...
Item #153047
CITY GAZETTE & COMMERCIAL DAILY ADVERTISER, Charleston, South Carolina, 1820 A quite nice & very early newspaper from the South, containing various news of the day & a wealth of ads, a few of which are illustrated.Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown.
Four pages, 15 by 21 inche... See More
Early Indiana...
Item #153066
THE INDEPENDENT PRESS, Lawrenceburgh, Indiana, 1854. A rather uncommon and early title from Indiana. Various news of the day and a wealth of ads, many of which are illustrated. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown. Measures 23x18 inches, four pages, some wear and light browning.
Pre-Civil War Kentucky...
Item #153072
THE LOUISVILLE DAILY JOURNAL, Louisville, Kentucky, 1849. Rare to find newspaper from Kentucky dated before the Civil War. Various news of the day and a tremendous number of advertisements, some of which are illustrated. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown. Measures approximately 26x20 inches, four pag... See More
Pre-Civil War Louisville...
Item #153073
THE LOUSIVLLE DAILY COURIER, Louisville, Kentucky, 1853 Rare to find newspaper from Kentucky dated before the Civil War. Various news of the day and a tremendous number of advertisements, some of which are illustrated. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get wil... See More
Typical newspaper from over 200 years ago...
Item #153078
THE NATIONAL ADVOCATE, New York, 1820 Various news of the day and a wealth of ads, many of which are illustrated.Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown.
Measures 15 by 20 inches, four pages, cleanly cut at the spine not causing any text loss. Generally quite nice.
Paul Revere foundry advertisement...
Item #153095
BOSTON DAILY ADVERTISER, Boston, 1822 A nice newspaper with news and ads of the day, but the prime item in this issue is the front page, illustrated advertisement for the Joseph Revere bell foundry (son of Paul). Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown.Measures approximately 21x15 inches and contain... See More
A typical 1879 newspaper from Pittsburgh...
Item #153135
PITTSBURGH EVENING CHRONICLE, Pennsylvania, 1879 A nice, typical newspaper of the day with various news both local & national, plus a wealth of ads, many of which are illustrated.Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown.
Measures 22 by 27 inches with 4 pages. Some marginal tears, otherwise nice.... See More
Uncommon from this small town in Northern Pennsylvania...
Item #153143
November 27, 1877
WARREN MAIL, Pennsylvania, Nov. 27, 1877 A complete 4 page issue with a wealth of news of the day, both local and national, plus literary content as well . A large number of period ads also, many of which are illustrated.
State seal in the masthead, cleanly cut at the blank spine margin, light water stain in upper left corner, generally quite nice condition.
Early advertisement for Harley-Davidson...
Item #160548
January 30, 1913
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Jan. 30, 1913 See the photo for the nice and early Harley-Davidson advertisement which appears on page 3. This ad measures about 5 by 7 inches.
The complete issue, 11 by 15 1/2 inches, in very nice, clean condition.
Stock Market... Cocking's Parachute... Steam-Plows...
Item #172082
September 12, 1857
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 12, 1857 Fine front page illustration plus an article on: "The New York Stock Board In Session" being a fine and early graphic on the Stock Exchange. "Barth's Travels in North and Central Africa" features several illustrations. "Flirtation at Newport" article features several small illustrations. The "Home the Am... See More
James Mason...
Item #172138
March 20, 1858
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 20, 1858 The front page article and illustration is that of "Hon. James M. Mason, U.S. Senator from Virginia". Half page "Watering the Streets of Calcutta" and "Landing an Elephant from Shipboard at Calcutta". "Canton and the Boat Girls" features an illustration entitled "Chinese Boat Girls, Rowing and Steering... See More
Cremorne Gardens, London...
Item #172178
August 07, 1858
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 7, 1858 Large front page illustration of "The Late Rev. Jabez Bunting, D.D." "The Massacre of Christians at Djidda" is a half-page illustration with accompany text. A full page illustration "Cremorne Gardens, London". Many illustrations pertaining to "A Trip to the Fishing Banks." Small illustration of "John S... See More
New York City's City Hall burns...
Item #172184
August 28, 1858
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, NY, August 28, 1858 The full front page shows the 'The Burning of the City Hall, New York, August 18, 1858' showing firemen with hoses in the foreground. Inside has four illustrations on 'The Atlantic Telegraph' and the laying of the cable. A text article "The Transatlantic Message" is also on the inside page of this issue. A full page... See More
Winslow Homer Christmas prints...
Item #172218
December 25, 1858
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 25, 1858 The front page features a print: "Santa Claus Paying His Usual Christmas Visit to His Young Friends" shows him in a sleigh pulled by a turkey, with many toys. This is an early image of Santa Claus before the more common imagine created by Thomas Nast changed his appearance forever.
Inside pages have four prints by famed artist Winsl... See More
The Steamship 'Ariel'...
Item #172222
January 08, 1859
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 8, 1859 Part of the front page contains an illustration of the 'Statue of Senator Douglas' along with a illustration of "John Bright, Esq., Member of the British Parliament". Article "General Jackson's Duel with Dickinson" with illustrations. This issue also contains two text articles on Charles Dickens. A fullpage illust... See More
Shipwreck of the 'Margaret Tyson'...
Item #172226
January 22, 1859
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 22, 1859 Front 1/2 page illustration of "Shipwrecked Sailors of the 'Margaret Tyson' on the Ship's House." A text article "Is Charles Dickens Coming to This Country?" Inside includes many illustration pertaining to "The Loss of the Steamer 'C. Vanderbilt'" including "The Passengers in the Reli... See More
Homer prints... Pike's Peak... Desjardins Canal train disaster...
Item #172246
April 02, 1859
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 2, 1859 Ftpg: 'The Terrible Railway Accident in Canada', near Hamilton, Ontario (also known as the Great Western Desjardins Canal train disaster). Two nearly halfpg. illus. by Winslow Homer: 'March Winds' & 'April Showers'. 'Map of the Route to Pike's Peak'. Additional illustrations, articles and advertisements are within... See More
Trial of Daniel Sickles...
Item #172248
April 09, 1859
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 9, 1859 The front
page features a cameo of 'The Hon. Daniel E. Sickles' with a lengthy accompanying article entitled "Biographical Sketch of Hon. D. E. Sickles". Two illustrations of: 'The Wreck of the Dromahair' 'Destruction of St. Peter's College, Troy, N.Y., by a Landslide' 'Landing of the Neapolitan Exiles at... See More
Rulers Victor Emanuel & Francis Joseph...
Item #172260
May 21, 1859
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 21, 1859 The front half page illustration of "The Departure of Italian Volunteers from Leghorn." An inside 1/4 page illustration of "The Late Bishop Doane." A 1/4 page illustration of "Library of the New York Law Institute."
A continuation of "A Tale of Two Cities" by Charles Dickens including a few illustratio... See More
Map of the seat of war in Italy...
Item #172262
May 28, 1859
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 28, 1859 The front page features a small illustration of "The Late Baron Humboldt", a nearly half page illustration of "Humboldt in His Study at Berlin" as well as a small "Baron Humboldt's Autograph". Full page: 'Ye Abolitionists in Council--Ye Orator of Ye Day Denouncing Ye Union, May, 1859' shows a preacher... See More
Versailles, Milan, Turin - War in Italy...
Item #172264
June 04, 1859
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 4, 1859 The front page features a quarter page illustration of "Stripping the Dead" and 1/2 page illustration of "Massacre at Tacubaya, Mexico, on April 11, 1859." Inside two illustrations pertaining to "The French Army in Northern Italy" including "Zouaves Leaving Versailles by Torch Light for the Seat of War" and &... See More
Women's rights convention of 1859...
Item #172266
June 11, 1859
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 11, 1859 The front page shows: 'The Talking Fish' and 'The Fighting Tiger of King of Oude'. A full page illustration of 'Ye May Session of Ye Woman's Rights Convention' [Mozart Hall in New York City]. Several illustrations regarding the war in Europe. Text and 3 illustrations on 'The Floating Hospital in the Lower Bay' [... See More
"A Tale of Two Cities" by Charles Dickens... Ballooning...
Item #172268
June 18, 1859
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 18, 1859 Two front 1/4 page illustrations of "General Garibaldi" and "Garibaldi's Chasseurs of the Alps." are featured on the front page. Inside pertaining to "The War in Europe" including "The French Army Marching Through a Sardinian Fortified Place Toward the Austrian Lines" and "The Emperor of Austria and His G... See More
"A Tale of Two Cities" by Charles Dickens...
Battles in Italy... Steamship Edinburgh...
Item #172270
June 25, 1859
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 25, 1859 The front page features a three-quarter page illustration 'Queen Victoria and Her Family at Osborne'. A full page: 'Collision Between the Steamship Edinburgh and an Iceberg, 180 miles from Newfoundland, on June 6, 1859'. 'The Battle of Montebello--Zouaves Charging through the Streets' plus other scenes regarding the battles in It... See More
A Tale of Two Cities" by Charles Dicken...
Horseracing... the Eclipse Course, Long Island...
Item #172272
July 02, 1859
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 2, 1859 The front page features two nearly half page illustrations entitled 'The Imperial Army Printing Press' and "The Emperor's Camp Tent". A full page illustration entitled 'The Four Mile Heat, On Eclipse Course, Long Island' is about Horse Racing. Full page illustrations are entitled 'Visit of the Emperor Napoleo... See More
Regis Gignoux's Niagara lighthouse
Item #172274
July 09, 1859
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 9, 1859 A front page half page illustration of "Fire in the Fourth." Inside includes a full page illustration of "Gignoux's Niagara - The Property of Hon. August Belmont" (Lighthouse). This features the continuation of "A Tale of Two Cities" by Charles Dickens. A nearly doublepage map of "Sardinia, Piedmont, Savoy, Pa... See More
"The Grandmother's Apology" by Alfred Tennyson...
Item #172282
August 06, 1859
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 6, 1859 The front of the issue features a poem entitled "The Grandmother's Apology" by Alfred Tennyson with an illustration by Millais. Inside are 12 small illustrations of "Golden Images Found in Indian Graves in the Province of Chiriqui, New Granada." Two full page illustration of "A Day in the Country -The Picnic" and... See More
Mountain Meadows Massacre... Pike's Peak gold mines...
Item #172284
August 13, 1859
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 13, 1859 A nice front page illustration 'The Scene of the Mountain Meadows Massacre, Utah Territory' with article as well. Nice full page with 3 illustrations of: 'The Pike's Peak Gold Mines'. A full page illustration of "The 'Battle of Magenta' at Jones's Wood, New York". A full page illustration is comprised of... See More
Brigham Young... Homer print...
Item #172290
September 03, 1859
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 3, 1859 Nice front page article and illustration: "Interview Between Brigham Young and Hon. Horace Greeley at Salt Lake City".
Inside has two gambling-themed illustrations; a very nice full page Winslow Homer print: "A Cadet Hop At West Point". Also a half page illustration: "The New Orleans Charity Hospital" along with two smalle... See More
Good baseball issue... Cricket... "A Tale of Two Cities"...
Item #172302
October 15, 1859
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Oct. 15, 1859 Ftpg. shows: 'A German Beer Garden in N.Y. City on Sunday Eve.' Nice fullpg: 'The English Cricketers--the Eleven of All England'. Half of the dblpgctrfld. is a terrific illus. of: 'A Base Ball Match at the Elysian Fields, Hoboken' showing a game in progress. A very displayable print, showing almost the entire field. The other hal... See More
Washington Irving & Sunnyside (residence)...
Item #172318
December 10, 1859
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 10, 1859 The front page features an article and large illustration of 'The Late Washington Irving at Sunnyside' with the inside page showing a smaller illustration "Sunnyside - the Residence of the late Washington Irving". Several scenes in and around 'Pekin', China with the accompanying article "Mr. Ward at Pekin" also in... See More
Winslow Homer print... Indian print...
Item #172346
March 17, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 17, 1860 Two prints by Homer 'The Lady in Black & 'The Meadowbrook Parsonage', measuring about 3 x 4-1/2 inches. Poem: 'The Sack of Deerfield, March., 1704' includes a one-third pg. illustration showing Indians brutally ravaging settlers in a house. Nice quarter-pg: 'Nelson's Gold Washer at Work at the Mines'. One-third pg: &... See More
Hon. Martin J. Crawford, of Georgia... Balloonist at Savannah...
Item #172354
April 14, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 14, 1860 Illus. of: 'Hon. Martin J. Crawford, of Ga.'. Halfpg. shows: 'Rev. W. Corbit Preaching to Thieves & Harlots'. Nearly halfpg: 'Narrow Escape of a Balloonist at Savannah'. Complete in 16 pages.... See More
Democratic Convention...
Item #172358
April 28, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 28, 1860 Ftpg. shows: 'Delegates to the Democratic Convention Leaving the Charleston Hotel'. Also a halfpg. scene of the Convention Hall at Charleston, S.C., plus a great dblpgctrfld. showing them in session at Charleston. 'Statue of Henry Clay, at New Orleans'. The back page has a notice for "The Base Ball Player's Pocket Companion&quo... See More
Print of a beardless Abraham Lincoln, pre-election...
Item #172362
May 12, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 12, 1860 The front page has a print of: "The Republican Wigwam At Chicago, Illinois, In Which the Republican Convention Will Be Held, May 16, 1860". This was the event at which Abraham Lincoln would go from near obscurity to a position of prominence in American history.
The doublepage centerfold is a terrific print captioned: "Prominen... See More
Charles Dickens... "Great Expectations"...
Item #172418
November 24, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Nov. 24, 1860 Ftpg. shows: 'Tomb of John C. Calhoun, Charleston, S.C.'. Nice illus. of 'Charles Dickens'. Bkpg. cartoon. This issue begins the serialization of Charles Dickens' "Great Expectations", with a prefacing editorial concerning this great work. The story continues in subsequent issues.
Complete in 16 pages.... See More
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