Bowery branch of the YMCA...
Item #174320
February 08, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 8, 1879 Full ftpg. by Nast shows an Indian speaking to a man from China, discussing their common plights. Fullpg: 'The Bowery Branch of the Y.M.C.A.' Halfpg: 'First Public Inauguration of a Gov. in Kansas'.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. This issue is complete in 16 pages and is in good condition.
Moose hunting in Nova Scotia...
Item #174262
July 20, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 20, 1878 Three 1/3 front pg. illus. pertaining to "The Henley Regatta Course-A Quiet Day for Practice Before the Race." Inside is a full pg. Nast illus. of "Another Eastern Question-The Imperial Bengal Tiger Entering Europe." Dblpgctrfld. of "Meeting of the Congress at Berlin." Two 1/2 pg. illus. of "Two Phases of E... See More
On westward expansion...
Item #173948
July 17, 1875
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 17, 1875 Full front page: 'The Great Rifle Match'; nice full page cartoon showing: 'Sketches in Charleston, S.C.' showing mostly Blacks; great full page: 'Railroad Building on the Great Plains' is great for display. A Black-themed cartoonish full page illustration: 'Hi! Abe. Come Under de Brellar! Does yer Want to Sunstruc... See More
Thomas Nast prints... W.A. Rogers print...
Item #174546
April 02, 1881
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 2, 1881 This issue includes a full front page illustration by Thomas Nast entitled "U.S. Circus" and a full page illustration by W.A. Rogers entitled "The Old Way and The New". A double page centerfold by Thomas Nast shows a morbid Statue of Liberty as a 'Warning Light', symbolizing the dangerous & unhealthy conditions of t... See More
Henry Ward Beecher...
Item #173936
June 05, 1875
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 5, 1875 Full front pg. Nast illus. of "Captured At Last." (Phil Sheridan). Inside is a 2/3 pg. illus. of "The New Arctic Expedition-The "Alert" and the "Discovery"." Six illus. pertaining to "The Fulton Street Prayer Meeting-North Dutch Church."
Doublepage centerfold of "The Last Muster." F... See More
Homer print on the front page...
Item #172486
July 20, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 20, 1861 The full front page is a print of: "Filling Cartridge at the U.S. Arsenal at Watertown, Mass." done by famed artist Winslow Homer.
Other prints within include 5 scenes of: "The Eleventh Indiana Regiment of Zouaves, Colonel L. Wallace", and another full page with 8 prints of: "Scenes About Camp". A half page shows: &q... See More
Thanksgiving issue...
Item #175346
November 24, 1888
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 24, 1888 Front full pg. illus. of "Pride Goeth Before Destruction." (Man getting ready to kill a turkey). Inside are four 1/4 pg. portraits of "Mrs. Chamberlain," "Mrs. Morton, the Wife of the Vice President Elect," "Russell B. Harrison, the Son of the President Elect," and "Mrs. McKee, the Daughter of the P... See More
Still publishing in Sacramento?
Item #130166
THE BEE, Sacramento, California, 1874 A very early issue of this title which I believe is still publishing in Sacramento(?) Never bound nor trimmed, very nice condition, nice print of the capitol building in the masthead, various news of the day and a wealth of ads, many of which are illustrated. Four pages.
From Northern California, late 19th century...
Item #130182
January 01, 1895
SAN BENITO ADVANCE, Hollister, California, 1895 A nice & uncommon title from this Northern California agricultural town. Various local & national news reports of the day, plus a wealth of advertisements, several of which are illustrated.
In surprisingly nice condition for the age. This is NOT a pulpish newspaper.
Four pages, slight browning at the margins, various news of the d
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Four pages, slight browning at the margins, various news of the d
Volume One issue...
Item #130229
SANTA ROSA DEMOCRAT, California 1875 This 4 page volume 1 newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements, many being illustrated. With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to 1900, here is an opportunity to get a issue from the old West back when cowboys, Indians, saloons & gunfights were often seen on a regular basis. Very early for Californ... See More
Early from one of the more famous Western towns...
Item #130249
January 01, 1881
DENVER TRIBUNE, Colorado, 1881 A newspaper from the "Old West" with 8 pages, a wealth of news of the day and many ads as well, several of which are illustrated. Fascinating reading on what life was like in Colorado in the 1880's.
A few minor edge tears, generally very nice condition.
Early Portland, Oregon...
Item #130290
MORNING OREGONIAN, Portland, Oregon. 1877 An uncommon and early newspaper from Portland which has a nice engraving in the masthead (see photo). Most of the front page is filled with various news of the day, not only for the western portion of the United States but from across the country as well. Further news reports are on the inside pages as well plus a wealth of advertisements, several of which... See More
From the Territory of Utah...
Item #130300
January 01, 1881
THE DESERET NEWS, the weekly edition, Salt Lake City, Utah, 1881 A very nice issue and rather early for Utah, from 15 years before it became a state. At this time it was known as the "Utah Territory". This 16 page issue contains a wide wealth of news of the day, certainly much from this Mormon stronghold with much Mormon-related content, but other news as well including local, statewide, and ... See More
Item #130452
January 01, 1892
THE VALLEY REVIEW, Lodi, California, 1892 A typical, 8 page newspaper with various news of the day and a wealth of ads, many of which are illustrated. Minor wear at the margins, light, even browning, generally good. The issue shown is representative of the look and condition of the issue you will receive. Actual dates vary.
Item #130496
January 01, 1882
TRUCKEE SEMI-WEEKLY REPUBLICAN, Nevada County, California, 1882 Various news of the day and a wealth of ads, many of which are illustrated. Never bound nor trimmed, four pages, some minor tears at margins, mostly nice.
Item #130497
MODESTO HERALD, Stanislaus County, California, 1877 Various news of the day with a wealth of ads as well, many of which are illustrated. Never bound nor trimmed, four pages, some minor tears at margins. An inked stamp in the upper corner from the news agent who sold it over 120 years ago!
Great illustrations from the Civil War...
Item #140907
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER WAR SUPPLEMENT, New York, 1862 See the photo below for an example of the front page of this title from our archives. Nearly every issue has great multipage illustrations. 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 t... See More
Item #150231
March 05, 1887
LESLIE ILLUSTRATED, New York, Mar. 5, 1887 One-third pg. illus. of: "A View of Thomasville, Ga., the New Winter Resort". Nice illus. of "The Eruption of Mauna Loa, Hawaii--Lava Steam 20 Miles Long". One-quarter pg: "View of the City of Portland" & one of "Mount Hood". Halfpg: "The Wabash College Football Team" & halfpg. showing "Villag... See More
Pending Indian troubles...
Item #150272
May 27, 1872
ROCHESTER DEMOCRAT AND CHRONICLE, New York, May 27, 1872 Ftpg. heads: "Washington" "The Supplementary Article of the Treaty" "Pending Trouble with The Indians". Other news of the day and advertisements, many which are illustrated.
Uncommon title. This is complete in four pages, otherwise in good condition.
Ogle County, Illinois...
Item #150566
January 01, 1880
OGLE COUNTY PRESS, Polo, Illinois, 1880 General news of the day, topical reports and ads, many which are illustrated.
Complete in eight pages and in nice condition.
Early ad for baseball equipment ...
Item #150575
May 27, 1876
LESLIES' ILLUSTRATED, 1876 The inset shows the nice ad for the 'Ward B. Snyder' company, listed as the 'Headquarters for Base Ball Goods'. The ad measures about 3 1/2 by 2 3/8 inches and appears on an inside page. Ad has a nice woodcut of an early-style uniform too. Great to have from the year the National League was established! Good condition.
Eating rattlesnake in Florida...
Item #150635
April 07, 1821
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, July 7, 1821 A writer relates his experience in eating rattlesnake (almost) in a front page article head: "The Rattle-snake eaten in East Florida."
Other news and advertisements, some which are illustrated, are within.
This is complete in four pages, untrimmed, and is in nice condition.
Item #150827
February 27, 1878
THE DAILY GRAPHIC newspaper from New York City dated Feb. 27, 1878. See the photo below for the rather large, full page print titled: "VIEWS IN OIL CITY, PA" with some of the more notable landmarks illustrated above the town view including "Collins House & Trust Co." "Oil Exchange" "Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church" "Office of the Daily Derrick" and "View of Oil City From Cottage Hill". There is... See More
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 #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.
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.
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
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
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