LIFE MAGAZINE, New York, February 13, 1896. A great issue for framing and displaying!
Death Of Dewitt Clinton...
NEW-HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT & STATE GAZETTE, Concord, Feb. 18, 1828 Page 3 has a one paragraph report about the death of Dewitt Clinton. Top and bottom of this report are black-bordered. First leaf has a small hole in the outer margin, small piece missing in the lower left corner, traces of foxing.
Vassar College Prints....
DAILY GRAPHIC, N.Y., May 29, 1879 Full front page has 7 scenes: "The Excursion On The Steamer Mary Powell Given By The Junior Class To The Senior Class Of Vassar College". Half page illustration inside: "A Chinese Fortune-Teller". Archival mends to a few minor margin tears, a few lite stains.
Baseball pitcher Pud Galvin fined....
CLEVELAND LEADER, Ohio, July 19, 1880 Page 3 has a small head: "A Close Rub for Providence" with the one paragraph summary of a game between Providence and Buffalo stating in part: "...The fielding of both clubs was about equal. The umpire fined Galvin ten dollars for impudence..." This was "Pud" Galvin, the famous baseball pitcher and member of the Baseball Hal... See More
Details on emigration to the United States......
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, August 2, 1817 Over half a page is taken up with: "Emigration - Account of Emigrants from Foreign Countries Arriving in the United States..." which includes a chart of the names of the ships, where from, where arrived at, and the number of passengers. Also: "President's Tour" which includes several addresses to him & his resp... See More
Minneapolis Minnesota...
HOUSEKEEPER, Minneapolis, Minn., Sept., 1883 Described in the masthead as: "A Journal Of Domestic Economy". Quarto-size, 16 pgs., ftpg. has stray writing above the masthead and a dime-size hole in the upper margin, edges are tattered, some wear, occasional foxing.
Post Civil War baseball game with box scores....
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 16, 1865 Page 5 has: "Out-Door Sports" " Base Ball" "Philadelphia Vs. Brooklyn". The summary mentions "a bevy of the fair ones" at the match and that "...with the crowd, the field of players in uniform, and the...banners on...flag-staffs on the grounds...the scene was picturesque in the extreme." About the game it mentions:... See More
Post Civil War baseball game with box score....
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 15, 1865 The bkpg. has: " Out-Door Sports" " Base Ball" which includes a summary and box score of a game between the Atlantic and Gotham clubs. Mentions a crowd of "...at least 4000, every seat on the platforms being occupied-a large delegation of the fair sex being present..." Mentions, to the crowds disappointment, the absence of " C. S... See More
Bolivar Victory... Concord New Hampshire...
NEW-HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT, Concord, July 9, 1816 Page 2 has a report: Bolivar Victorious". Front page has stray writing above the masthead and an area of rubbing, occasional foxing. 4 pages.
New York Prices Current...
THE SPECTATOR, N.Y., Sept. 2, 1801 On the front page under "New York Prices Current" is a list of prices for various goods. Takes the entire first column. Lite stain in the lower margin, occasional foxing.
Andrew Jackson Extends Missouri...
NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT AND STATE GAZETTE, Concord, June 20, 1836 On the front page under a woodcut of an eagle is "AN ACT to extend the western boundary of Missouri to the Missouri River", signed in type: Andrew Jackson. This created what is now the northwest boundary of Missouri. Has a non-archival mend to a tear in the outer margin, occasional foxing.
Angel Masthead...
TRUMPET AND UNIVERSALIST MAGAZINE, Boston, Sept. 13, 1828 Has religious-related content, a few news items. Masthead has a woodcut of a trumpeting angel. Lite foxing. 4 pages.
Early James Garfield...
DAILY GRAPHIC, N.Y. January 3, 1878 Inside has a full page of 36 cameo portraits: "Some Prominent Members Of The Ohio Bar". In the top row is "J.A. Garfield", the future President.
1865 Baptism - Consecrated Waters...
* Religious themed articles
Back page has: "Spiritual Baptism" "Unique Proceedings of Progessionists" "Extraordinary Excursion in Search of Consecrated Waters" "Droll Scenes and Incidents". Occasional foxing.
Six James Monroe Acts of Congress...
NEW-HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT & STATE GAZETTE, Concord, April 16, 1821
* Six James Monroe Acts
* Signed in type by James Monroe
On the front page under a woodcut of an eagle are six "Acts" and "A resolution authorizing the President...to cause astronomical observations to be made, to ascertain the Longitude of the Capitol, in...Washington, from some known meridian in Europe"... See More
Very early on actress Helen Hayes...
MID-WEEK PICTORIAL, New York City, Oct. 28, 1920. See the photo below for the very early photo of Helen Hayes with the small bit of text reading: "Helen Hayes. Who plays the leading role in "Bab". Her work in the "Dream Girl" with William Gillette elevated her to stardom." Ther are photos of other motion picture stars as well on this double page spread. You get the complete issue which is in... See More
Fontainebleau Decree...
UNITED STATES GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Jan. 25, 1810
*Napoleon type signature...
*Adieu to Love...
The back page of this issue has the "Fontaineblue Decree" signed in type: Napoleon. Concerned the import and export of "colonial produce". This issue also has: "Manuscript Fugitive Poetry, No. II, An Adieu To Love". Uneven at the spine, sma... See More
A.T. Stewart & Co. Retail Store Print...
*The Retail Store of A. T. Stewart and Company
*Estey Organs, Patent Arion Pianos, and Duminy Champagnes
Inside has a very nice full page print "The Retail Store Of A. T. Stewart & Company", and a nice front page print of Democles. Additional ads include: Estey Organs, Patent Arion Pianos, and Duminy Champagnes.
Louise Chandler Moulton Poem....
*"The House in the Meadow" by Louis Chandler Moulton
Inside has a poem: "The House In The Meadow By Louise Chandler Moulton". Archival mend to a tear at the top of the first and second leaf, otherwise in good condition. 8 pages.
Franklin Pierce Letter...
*Franklin Pierce Informs the Senate of His Resignation
*Textual Sketch of Pierce's Career
A page 2 letter signed in type: Franklin Pierce informs the Senate of his resignation from that body. Also a textual sketch of Pierce's career under "The Honorable Franklin Pierce". First leaf has a small hole in unrelated content, f
Funeral Of Slavery...
Andrew Johnson... Proclamation for a National Thanksgiving...
*A National Thanksgiving
*Funeral of Slavery
Front page has: "A National Thanksgiving" "By The President Of The United States" "A Proclamation", signed in type: Andrew Johnson. Bit of lite fold foxing in unrelated content. 4 pages in nice condition.
Letter signed by President James Buchanan...
THE PLOUGH BOY, Albany, New York, May 5, 1821
*"Mr Buchanan on Slavery" by James Buchanan
An uncommon title containing mostly agricultural-related content. The masthead has a woodcut of a farmer plowing a field. This issue contains an address from the Agricultural Society of the County of Oneida, signed by Thomas R. Gold. There is also a letter titled: "Mr. Buchana... See More
Volume 1 Providence Rhode Island...
* Maria Antoinette Jones
Has literary content, topical items, bits of news and ads. A volume I issue (number 3) of this uncommon title. Feature article concerns Maria Antoinette Jones. Folio-size, 4 pages., foxing in the margins, otherwise in nice condition.
City Hall, Chicago... Rush Medical College...
1879 Halfpg. illus. inside:"The New Court House and City Hall, Chicago".On the same page is a smaller illus:"Rush Medical College".The front page has a great illustration titled:"The Smouldering Fire" which includes within the illustration:"Revolution", concerning Russia (the Soviet Union). Archival mends to two margin tears on a
Struggle for the throne in Hawaii...
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 2, 1820 Within this issue is a report headed: "South Sea Islands" which reads in part: "Since the death of Tamahamaha, king of the Sandwich Islands, we hear there has been a desperate battle fought for the right of succession to the crown. It terminated in the dethronement of the young prince, son of the king--and the queen mot... See More
UAW vs. Ford Motor co. Strike...
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, MI May 24, 1949. This 26 page EXTRA newspaper has a nice two line banner headline on the front page: "LET'S ARBITRATE! UAW ASKS FORD" with subheads that include: "Major Move for Peace Seen" & "GM Cuts Prices, Rivises Pay". Great to have in this title. Good condition.
Cincinnati Reds vs. Detroit Tigers World Series....
THE NORWICH SUN, NY October 3, 1940. This 16 page newspaper has a two line, two column headline on the front page: "JIMMY RIPPLE'S HOMER AIDS REDS IN EVENINGUP SERIES" with subhead and lineup also on the front page. Inning by inning coverage. Related photos on page 6. Little browning at the margins.
Beecher-Tilton Scandal Case...
*Beecher-Tilton Scandal
This four page newspaper is from the capital of the Mormonism. This issue has news of the day and several interesting advertisements. Rare to find such an early issue from State of Utah. One the articles in this issue deals with the Beecher-Tilton Scandal Case. Very nice condition.
International Rifle Match...
*Mormon Religion
*International Rifile Match
*Early Issue From State of Utah
This four page newspaper is from the capital of the Mormon Religion. This issue has news of the day and several interesting advertisements. Rare to find such an early issue from State of Utah. One the articles in this issue deals with the International Rifi
The Civil War from a NY title...
Automatic farm fence gate...
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 25, 1878 This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: FARM GATE - WATER HEATER - SPRING BED - GRINDING MILL & more, including related text.
Brush making...
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June 8, 1878 This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: BRUSH MAKING BY MACHINES - EGG BOILER - LAMP BURNER - BUFFALO FORGE - SHAPER & Much More. These illustrations also have text that goes along with them. Very interesting advertisements as well, back... See More
Steam reaper & lawn mower...
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 15, 1873 This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: STEAM REAPER & MOWER - HOT PRESSING MACHINE - ELASTIC WASHER - GRAIN CLEANER & more, including related text.
Trout Fishing on the Loyalsock River...
Montrose Pennsylvania....
* Trout fishing on the Loyalsock River
This large sized four page newspaper has news of the day and several advertisements within. Interesting reading from this scarce title. Some margin tears and crease wear, otherwise good. Page one topics include: WOMAN'S RIGHTS AND TROUT FI
Billiard Matches...
THE WORLD, New York, April 9, 1878. This 8 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "FIFTEEN-BALL POOL MATCHES" with subhead: "Great Masters Of The Game Contesting Against One Another At O'Connor's" with other news and advertisements as well. Light crease wear, otherwise in good condition.
Niagara Falls Print & Text...
AMERICAN PENNY MAGAZINE AND FAMILY NEWSPAPER, New York, August 2, 1845. This small sized 16 page newspaper has a front page woodcut of Niagara Falls which measures 6 x 4 inches. Text concerning these falls starts on the front page and continues to page 3. Good condition.
Diamond's Girlfriend... Daugherty Indicted...
THE NEWS Dated October 13, 1930, Cleveland Ohio. One column front page headline that reads "Diamond's Girlfriend Grilled", with a nice report of the key witness to follow. This issue also contains the following front page headlines: "Daugherty Indicted in Bank Quiz", "Calls Troops to Avert Riots", "Lawyers Tell of Scheme to Beat Phillips", and much more! This is the complete... See More
Map of Fort McAllister...
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, New York, February 13, 1863.
*Map issue
*Fort McAllister
*General Foster's Forces
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 FRO... See More
Stephen A. Douglas' Children...
* Stephen A. Douglas' Children...
The front page of this 8 page issue contains various one column headlines concerning the Civil War, including "The Great Rebellion", "Retreat of
Rebels to Arkansas", and more. The most interesting item is a report on "Senator Douglas' Children", which describe
Sewing Machine Ad...
SATURDAY EVENING COURIER, New York, September 21, 1861
* Grover and Baker's Noiseless Sewing Machine
* Civil War Literary Stories
* Various Advertisements
The front page of this 4 page issue contains various one column headlines and literary pieces concerning the Civil War and Civil War Era themes,including "The Corporal's Story", "Lady Mabel" by Alfred Austin, "&q
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, June, 1922, New York, New York
This issue contains the following prints, articles, and/or ads: The World's Wages - a Statistical Anomaly; The North Atlantic Ice Patrol; Beyond the Microscope; The Gentle Art of Radio Broadcasting; Forecasting Earthquakes; Diesel Engine Wins Its Way; Speeding Up Radio; Evolution in Museum Technique; The Great Wall of China; other articl... See More
A wealth of inventions and period ads...
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May, 1922
This issue contains the following prints, articles, and/or ads: Where the Money Goes - How Uncle Sam Will Spend His Income for 1922; Our Wasteful Industries; Cutting and Fitting Beneath the Waves; Telephoning To Sea; The Industrial Production of Helium; From Railroad to Highway; Transmitting Power in Fluid Waves; New York City's Staten Island Docks; &quo... See More
A wealth of inventions and period ads...
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 1, 1922, from New York, New York.
This issue contains the following prints, articles and/or ads: How America's Male and Female Workers Earn Their Daily Bread; World Crops for America; Applying the Lessons of Industry to the Theater; Articulated Trains; The Tomb of an Egyptian Queen; The Motor-Driven Commercial Vehicle; other articles and ads. This issu... See More
A wealth of inventions and period ads...
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, March, 1922, New York This issue contains the following prints, articles, and/or ads: Winged Surveyors - What Aerial Photography Is Doing for Industry and Science; Moving Niagara Into Canada; The Lincoln Highway of the Telephone; The Mount Everest Reconnaissance; The Physical Basis of Heredity; Scrapping the Battleships; Spectacles for the Motion-Picture Camera; A New Ca... See More
A wealth of inventions and period ads...
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, February, 1922, New York, New York
This issue contains the following prints, articles and/or ads: America's Fuel Resources; Bridging the Detroit River; The Latest African Anthropological Find; A Ten-Year Naval Holiday; Airplane Racing and What It Means; Human Hair Under the Microscope; A Second Pompeii; A Peking-Suiyuan Railway of China; The Motor-Driven Commercial V... See More
A wealth of inventions and period ads...
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, January, 1922, New York, New York
This issue contains the following prints, articles and/or ads: America's Domestic Food Supply; The Radio Central; Comets That Have Lost Their Tails; From Steamer to Sailing Ship; With Eye-Piece and Camera; Naval Construction in Japan; Noises for the Movies; Bomb and Bombing Sights; and other articles and ads. This issue is in good... See More
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, January 23, 1897, from New York, New York. This issue contais the following prints, articles, and/or ads: A Theater in New York City with Two Auditoriums; Bell's Household Refrigerator; Irrigation Work on the Navaho Reservation; The Walhalla at Ratisbon; Logging Locomotive for Wooden Track; other articles and many ads. In good condition. See photos for additional details.... See More
For bankers and stock brokers...
THE COMMERCIAL & FINANCIAL CHRONICLE, New York, 1907. A very early periodical themed on the banking and securities industries. Not only is their considerable reporting of transactions of the previous week, but there are 18 pages of advertisements of brokers and bankers not just from New York but from across the country. This issue has a total of nearly 80 pages, measuring about 8 by 12 1... See More
Movie News!
MOTION PICTURE DAILY, New York, NY, November 7, 1956. Interesting little publication for and about the movie industry, giving the latest information on the various background events of the motion picture world. Television news as well. Too much to mention. Eight pages measuring 12"x9", printed on coated stock paper. Nice shape.
Gas saver... Cork boots...
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, November 21, 1874 This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: SURFACE PLANER - GAS SAVER - CORK SOLED BOOTS & more, including related text.