Very significant baseball print...
Item #683444
July 01, 1865
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, July 1, 1865 The best & most desired print is the nice half page vertical print captioned: "Grand Match Between the Athletic Base Ball Club of Philadelphia, & the Resolute Club of Brooklyn, N.Y....at the Union Ground, Brooklyn.".
This fine print shows a game in progress, including the full panorama of the field with a cro... See More
Very significant baseball print...
Item #683443
July 01, 1865
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, July 1, 1865 The best & most desired print is the nice half page vertical print captioned: "Grand Match Between the Athletic Base Ball Club of Philadelphia, & the Resolute Club of Brooklyn, N.Y....at the Union Ground, Brooklyn.".
This fine print shows a game in progress, including the full panorama of the field with a cro... See More
Officers of the National Association of Base Ball Players...
Item #683442
July 21, 1866
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, July 21, 1866 The full front page has five framed portraits of: "The Officers Of The National Association Of Base Ball Players" with a few baseball embellishments.
There is a related report on the third page: "The Officers Of The National Association Of Base Ball Players."
Inside has two small views of the Delaware Water Gap, plus a f... See More
Central Park... Early baseball...
Item #683440
August 04, 1866
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, August 4, 1866 An inside page has a small portrait of: "Adam North, Empire B. B. Club, St. Louis, Missouri", and an article on him as well.
Also included are two full page prints "The Music Stand At Central Park, N.Y." and "The Grand Terrace At Central Park". A full page features an article "Gold Mining on the Gilbert Ri... See More
The beginning of ski-jumping in America...
Item #683366
February 02, 1893
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Feb. 2, 1893
* Red Wing, Minnesota
* American ski jumping beginning
A great issue for skiers as the full ftpg. shows: "Winter Sports in the West--Flying On Skis--Thorger Hemmestvedt's Great Jump of 103 Feet at Red Wing, Minnesota". Red Wing is the birthplace of America ski-jumping.
Inside has an interesting full page: "Shal... See More
Print of a baseball player... President Andrew Johnson...
Item #683157
September 15, 1866
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Sept. 15, 1866 Several prints on President Andrew Johnson's visit to New York City, but perhaps the most interesting print is the small one of: "Mr. E. G. Selden, of the Chester B. B. Club, Norwich, Conn." being a baseball player. The facing page has an article on him: "Our Base Ball Illustrations".
Complete in 16 pages, nice condi... See More
Eskimoes... Early print of the Merrimac...
Item #682996
February 23, 1856
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, Feb. 23, 1856 The front page has a print of: "The New U.S. Steam Frigate Merrimac on Her Trial Trip". This was the ship that would ultimately be scuttled by the U.S. Navy with the outbreak of the Civil War, and they resurrected by the Confederate Navy & converted to an iron-clad & be involved in the very famous battle with the M... See More
Baseball player print... The 'Black Crook'...
Item #682887
October 06, 1866
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Oct. 6, 1866 Inside has a full page print of the: "Great Scene Of The Second Performance Of The 'Black Crook' Spectacle Now Performing At Niblo's Garden". This would eventually become recognized as the first modern-day musical. There is a review of it as well.
Inside includes a portrait of a baseball player headed: "Our Ba... See More
Baseball player print... The 'Black Crook'...
Item #682886
October 06, 1866
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Oct. 6, 1866 Inside has a full page print of the: "Great Scene Of The Second Performance Of The 'Black Crook' Spectacle Now Performing At Niblo's Garden". This would eventually become recognized as the first modern-day musical. There is a review of it as well.
Inside includes a portrait of a baseball player headed: "... See More
White House Easter egg roll...
Item #682664
April 23, 1887
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, April 23, 1887 This issue contains a slightly larger than a full page illustration entitled "Washington, D. C. -- An Unique Festival -- Egg-Rolling in the White House Grounds on Easter Monday" and has an accompanying article.
Also in the issue is: "Destructive Prairie Fires in Kansas -- Endangered Settlers Taking Refuge in the Plowed Fields... See More
White House Easter egg roll...
Item #682663
April 23, 1887
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, April 23, 1887 This issue contains a slightly larger than a full page illustration entitled "Washington, D. C. -- An Unique Festival -- Egg-Rolling in the White House Grounds on Easter Monday" and has an accompanying article.
Also in the issue is: "Destructive Prairie Fires in Kansas -- Endangered Settlers Taking Refuge in the Plowed Fields... See More
Baseball print from 1866...
Item #682522
December 01, 1866
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Dec. 1, 1866 The front page has a print of: "General Sherman's Reception on Board the U.S. Steamer Susquehanna".
But the more interesting item is the small print of: "Bernard J. Hanigan, Union B.B. Club, Morrisania, New York" which accompanies an article: "Our Base-Ball Illustrations" which has an article on Mr. Han... See More
Print of the Irish bond... Cholera print...
Item #682514
December 02, 1865
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Dec. 2, 1865 The dramatic front page print: "Field Sports of New York--Car Racing on the Bowery". Also dramatic is a double page foldout print captioned: "Where The Cholera Comes From".
Other prints as well including one of: "The Irish Bond" from the Irish Republic. Also: "Catching Wild Horses in Paraguay" and... See More
Very significant baseball print...
Item #681399
July 01, 1865
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, July 1, 1865 Perhaps the best & most desired print is the very nice half page vertical print captioned: "Grand Match Between the Athletic Base Ball Club of Philadelphia, & the Resolute Club of Brooklyn, N.Y....at the Union Ground, Brooklyn.". This shows a baseball game in progress, including the full panorama of the field ... See More
Vassar College life... The Apaches...
Item #681268
July 04, 1885
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, July 4, 1885 The full ftpg. is a dramatic print: "Iowa - The Approach of a Tornado...". Inside has: "California - The Grasshopper Invasion...In Eldorado County"; a full page with 6 images of: "Student Life at Vassar College" "New Mexico - The Old Battle Ground of Valverde on the Rio Grande & the Scene of the Rec... See More
United States Treasury: the manufacture of currency...
Item #681260
May 04, 1867
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, May 4, 1867 Included is a one page report: "The Manufacture Of Greenbacks and Currency At The U.S. Treasury Building" which has a nice view of the exterior of the Treasury Building, plus four smaller scenes of work areas, and on the opposite page a large illustration of the "Hydraulic Engines" and one of the "Sealing Room&quo... See More
Great prints from the West...
Item #681259
May 03, 1883
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, May 5, 1883 Prints include a nice view captioned: "Washington Territory - View of
Tacoma, the terminus of the Northern Pacific Railroad on Puget Sound" which shows Mt. Ranier in the background. A related article as well.
The doublepage centerfold shows: "A Thrilling Scene in the Tombs - A Mother Discovers Her Son in a Detachment of Criminals A... See More
Mauch Chunk... Alaska...
Item #681258
October 12, 1878
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Oct. 12, 1878 The full ftpg. is a political cartoon showing Ben Butler. Among the prints within are: "Mauch Chunk, Pa." "Pennsylvania--An Autumn View of Mauch Chunk, the 'Switzerland of America' & its Attractions". This town would be re-named "Jim Thorpe". The doublepg. centerfold is a group of 9 prints of: &... See More
F.S. Chrurch Christmas bears print...
Item #680858
December 14, 1893
CHRISTMAS NUMBER - FRANK LESLIE'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 14, 1893 The full front page is a nice print of: "A Christmas Visit to Grandma". Although there are many full page Christmas prints within, certainly the most notable would be the nice full page: "The Christmas Slide" by the famed artist Frank S. Church, showing his iconic bears sliding in the snow.
The complete issu... See More
Pennsylvania forest fires...
Item #680682
May 17, 1884
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, May 17, 1884 The front cover is entitled "Pennsylvania -- The Recent Forest Fires - Women, Near Ashland, Removing Fences to Arrest the Progress of the Flames" with an accompanying article inside. Inside the issue is: "New York City -- The Formal Opening of the New produce Exchange, May 6th..."; "Pennsylvania -- The ... See More
Exploring Alaska...
Item #680670
November 15, 1889
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Nov. 15, 1889 The full ftpg. is a nice print: "The Exploration of Alaska...En Route to the Alseck River Region". Many prints inside including: "Recent Disastrous Collision at Sea Off Barnegat--Rescue of the Survivors by the Steamer Humboldt' "; much text and a two small prints on: "Our Alaska Expedition--Exploration of th... See More
The beginning of ski-jumping in America...
Item #680589
February 02, 1893
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Feb. 2, 1893 A great issue for skiers as the full ftpg. shows: "Winter Sports in the West--Flying On Skis--Thorger Hemmestvedt's Great Jump of 103 Feet at Red Wing, Minnesota". Red Wing is the birthplace of America ski-jumping.
Inside has an interesting full page: "Shall We Restrict Immigration? Specimen Types of Constantly Arrivi... See More
Leaders of the 1915 baseball pennant fight...
Item #680373
October 07, 1915
LESLIE'S WEEKLY, New York Oct. 7, 1915 The front cover is a nice, dramatic color print reflecting the action in the early years of World War I captioned: "Directing The Big Guns". Articles within include: "Great Britain's Zeal for War"; The Truth about Alaska - A Land of Great Opportunities"; "Seen in the World of Sport" including photos the leaders... See More
The Centennial Exposition... Baseball...
Item #680018
May 20, 1876
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, May 20, 1876 Featured are several prints of the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition, the ftpg. showing the "Great Corliss Engine" & an expansive doublepage centerfold of the: "Scene on the Grand Plaza...". More as well.
The back page has a nice print of a baseball player in uniform, in a "Base Ball Goods" adverti... See More
Father Time introduces the new year of 1883...
Item #675022
December 30, 1882
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Dec. 30, 1882 The full front page shows: "Old Time's Stock In Trade For 1883" which shows Father Time. The doublepage centerfold is a large montage of prints captioned: "Pictorial History of Leading Events of the Closing Year", & which features Father Time as well.
Sixteen pages, nice condition.
Bridge at Harlem...
Item #672594
September 02, 1865
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Sept. 2, 1865 Inside has a half page print of: "The Present Condition Of The New Iron Bridge, Harlem, New York". A full page shows: "The Grand Annual Picnic and Excursion Of The New Jersey Farmers and Their Families To Raritan Bay, Amboy New Jersey On Saturday, August 19." And a full page with 4 prints of: "The Frightfu... See More
Many early photos of Southern California... New Year's Day...
Item #672044
December 29, 1904
LESLIE'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 29, 1904 Still has the color front cover with a New Year's theme (wear at margins, some dirtiness). Inside has a few New Year's items, plus a wealth of photos of buildings in: "Delightful Southern California, The Land of Sunshine and Bloom".
Lacking the back cover. Mild margin wear.
Six issues of a failed publishing venture by P.T. Barnum...
Item #669902
March 05, 1853
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, 1853
* Published by P. T. Barnum
A lot of six different issues of this scarce title, all from the first 6 months of its existence.
P.T. Barnum was the co-owner of this early illustrated newspaper which preceded both "Leslie's Illustrated" and "Harper's Weekly". These latter two ultimately becoming immensely more successful. This ... See More
Houdon's Statue of Washington... Barnum's paper...
Item #669881
February 26, 1853
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, Feb. 26, 1853 P.T. Barnum was the co-owner of this early illustrated newspaper which preceded both "Leslie's Illustrated" and "Harper's Weekly" these latter two ultimately becoming immensely more successful. This effort by Barnum and the Beach brothers would last for only 48 issues.
The ftpg. has a print of: "Houdon's Statue o... See More
Published by P.T. Barnum...
Item #669878
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, Jan. 22, 1853 * Published by P. T. Barnum
Among the prints are: "Captain Ericsson Explaining His Invention to the Editors of New York" "Floating Mortar" "Astor Place Opera House" "Ball of the New York Fire Department..." "The Seals of Jerusalem" a nice town view of: "Concord, New Hampshire with 5 smaller... See More
Daniel Frohman, a notable Jew...
Item #666772
November 02, 1893
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Nov. 2, 1893
Of special note is an article: "Notable Jews--Daniel Frohman" which includes a photo of him & an article on his life.
The ftpg. has an illus: "Farewell to the World's Columbian Exposition at Chicago". Inside has two pages taken up with bird's-eye views of the Columbian Exposition.
The Union League Building, Philadelphia, PA...
Item #666770
August 19, 1865
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Aug. 19, 1865 The ftpg. has a financial scene on Bleecker St. in New York City. Other prints inside include the; "Union League Building, Broad St., Phila." "The Hospital Buildings & Ferry, Ward's Island, East River"; a fullpg. of the scene where the "...Powder Mine, under the Rebel Entrenchments Before Petersburg, Was... See More
William Jennings Bryan... Training in the Navy...
Item #664480
September 13, 1906
LESLIE'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 13, 1906 The full ftpg. is a print of "The Democratic Leader's Notable Welcome in New York..." showing William Jennings Bryan at Madison Square Garden. A related photos inside.
Another full page is taken up with: "Primary Training School of the American Navy" at Newport. Then a fullpg. of photos of gold miners in the Klondike.
Co... See More
Trout fishing, and Trinity Bay in Newfoundland...
Item #664477
September 09, 1865
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Sept. 9, 1865 Among the prints within are: "A Peach Orchard at Cranberry, New Jersey" " with 3 other related prints. "Trout Fishing in the Mountain Streams of Pennsylvania" with an article. "Old St. John's Gate, Quebec, Canada".
The feature is a foldout centerfold of: "Trinity Bay & Heart's Content... See More
One of the less common illustrated newspapers...
Item #664212
September 14, 1872
FRANK LESLIE'S CHIMNEY CORNER, New York, Sept. 14, 1872 Formatted much like Harper's Weekly but a less common title. Among the prints are: "The Self-Made Men of Our Times--James A. Weston" with a related article on his life; "Windsor Castle" "Five Weeks in a Balloon" and a full pg: "An Alarm In The Desert".
Sixteen pages, never bound nor trimm... See More
The great Atlantic cable... Sale of government horses...
Item #661794
August 12, 1865
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Aug. 12, 1865 The full front page has two scenes: "The Horse Market and Stables, New York City, Where The Weekly Sale of Government Horses Takes Place" with a related print inside.
Prints inside include 3 pages on: "The Great Atlantic Cable--Constructing The New Telegraph Line From Dublin To Valentia." "...The Union Hotel, S... See More
A series on "Notable Jews"... The America's Cup yacht race...
Item #661512
October 19, 1893
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, Oct. 19, 1893 Of special interest is item #XIX of "Notable Jews - Julius Bien" which also includes a photograph & biography of him.
Among many other prints & photos is a full ft. page print of the "Vigilant", winner of the International Yacht Race; a full pg. on the yacht race; a doublepg. centerfold with 16 prints & photos on ... See More
Rowing on the Hudson...
Item #661506
August 05, 1865
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Aug. 5, 1865 A full page has two large prints: "Paul Falk's Lion Park, 8th Avenue and 110th Street, New York -- View Of The Hotel" and "View Of Lion Park and Belvedere...".
Also a half page: "The Great Rowing Match On The Hudson River At Poughkeepsie, New York"; fullpg: "...Burning of the Ship William Nelson Off the... See More
A politcal cartoon re: the Tammany Tiger...
Item #659728
November 25, 1871
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Nov. 25, 1871
* The Tammany Tiger
* Wandering minstrels in New York
Key prints include: "The Wandering Minstrels" in N.Y. City, a political cartoon: "Reform Triumphant", which shows "N.Y. City" conquering the Tammany tiger, a view of a soup house in Chicago, and more. See images for details.
Complete in 16 pages, minor foxin... See More
World War I themed illustration by Fortunino Matania...
Item #657738
August 26, 1915
LESLIE'S WEEKLY, New York, August 26, 1915 The front page of this issue has a WWI-themed, color illustration: "Nosing Shells," by the Italian artist Fortunino Matania. The inside of the issue includes "A Day With French Soldiers at the Front"; "Our Greatest Exposition at a Glance Triumphs of the Builder's Art"; "Pictorial Digest of the World&#... See More
"Cut and Thrust," by Fortunino Matania...
Item #657736
August 19, 1915
Leslie's Weekly, from New York City, dated August 19, 1915.
The front page of this issue is a dramatic, WWI-themed, color illustration: "Cut and Thrust," by the Italian artist Fortunino Matania. This issue also includes "'War and Its Results Shown in Photographs"; "Foreign San Francisco"; "British Women Demand part in War"; "Pictorial Digest ... See More
Item #657735
February 11, 1915
Leslie's Weekly, from New York City, dated February 11, 1915.
The front page of this issue is an illustration entitled "Truce of the Storm King," it being a WWI-themed color illustration by George D. Dannenberg. Also included are: "Scenes from the Great War Pictured by Special Artists"; "French and Germans on Two Battle Lines"; "Pictorial Digest of the Wor... 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
Houdon's Statue of Washington... Barnum's paper..
Item #656882
February 26, 1853
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, Feb. 26, 1853
* Published by P. T. Barnum
P.T. Barnum was the co-owner (see photos) of this early illustrated newspaper which preceded both "Leslie's Illustrated" and "Harper's Weekly" these latter two ultimately becoming immensely more successful. This effort by Barnum and the Beach brothers would last for only 48 issues.
The ft... See More
Great views of Little Rock and Mobile...
Item #656837
March 15, 1890
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, March 15, 1890 Full ftpg. shows: "...Mid-day Lenten Services in Trinity Church..."; a page with 3 prints of: "A Trip Through the Canal & Sounds from Norfolk, Virginia to New Berne, N.C."; a photo of: "The Chicago World's Fair Committee..." "Alabama--Views in & About the City of Mobile"; a fullpg. wi... See More
Great prints of Peoria and Hannibal... Indian life...
Item #656187
October 25, 1890
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Oct. 25, 1890 Among the prints within are a halfpg: "Incident of Indian Life--The 'Squaw Man' Visited by His Wife's Relations--Scene in the Indian Territory". Also: "Big Trees in Humboldt County, California". A nice fullpg; "A Duck Farm at Eastport, Long Island...".
Also two great full pages with many prints... See More
Beginning of World War I in Europe...
Item #655545
November 04, 1915
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 4, 1915 The front cover has a very nice, color print of naval action captioned: "In The Fighting Top". Inside has some photos regarding World War I including: "Where the Great War Began" being a photo of: "Sarajevo, the City Where the Archduke Francis Ferdinand was Assassinated".
Complete in 24 pages with the colo... See More
The Indians in Kansas...
Item #655427
July 18, 1885
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, July 18, 1885 Inside has a full page with 3 prints of: "Scenes & Incidents of the Strike of Iron-Workers in Cleveland" and other fullpg. has 4 prints of: "The Indian Troubles--Types & Incidents In Southwestern Kansas & the Indian Territory." A fullpg. has 8 scenes of: "The Manufacture of Lager Beer..." ... See More
U.S. Grant in death... Riel Rebellion...
Item #654411
April 18, 1885
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York April 18, 1885 the full ftpg. shows a street scene in Colombia: "Burning of Colon by Revolutionists." Prints inside include: "Canada--The Riel Rebellion--Convoy of Northwest Police" "Wedding of Mrs. Tom
Thumb & Count Magri..."; a doublpg. centerfold: "Our Old Commander--Visions of the Past" shows U.S.... See More
Guthrie, Oklahoma... Horse racing in New York...
Item #652024
May 25, 1889
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, May 25, 1889 The full ftpg. shows: "Opening of the Racing Season of the Brooklyn Jockey Club...The Brooklyn Handicap: Scene at the Finish. Among many prints inside are: "Progress In Oklahoma--Two Typical Views in the Town of Guthrie". Also: "Tragic Death of Washington Irving Bishop, the Mind-Reader...".
Sixteen pag... See More
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