Post Civil War military content...

NEW YORK TIMES, New York, February 21, 1867



* Post civil war United States military



The front page has the following one column headlines:



* Washington News

* The Military Government Bill Adopted

* Almost a Strict Party Division in Both Houses

* A Veto from the President Almost Certain



& more.



Other news of the day throughout. Little margin wear, otherwise in nice conditi... See More  

Chess...

NEW-YORK TIMES, August 18, 1867



* The game of Chess

* Post civil war reporting



On the back page under "Chess" is a report:



* The Late Match Between Detroit & New-York



Includes the position of the opposing forces at the time of the "abandonment" of the game, mentioning that it "...forms a very fine study..." Also has another report: "American ... See More  

The French Expedition to the Cambodian Ruins...

THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, October 16, 1874



The famous folio-size newspaper with the large graphics. The front page features an illustration entitled "Metropolitan Candidates for Official Prizes". Other illustrations within the issue include "The Foster Mother"; "The Phantom Carriage" and "The French Expedition to the Cambodian Ruins - Embarkation of Sculptu... See More  

THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, June 22, 1874.  The famous folio-size newspaper with the large graphics. The frontpage features an illustration entitled "The Proposed Reciprocity Treaty". Other illustrations within the issue include "Mr. Minot A. Osborn, Editor of the New Haven 'Register'"; "Procession of the Corpus Christi Festival from the Church of St. Stephen, Vienna... See More  

A.B. Frost...

THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, September 24, 1874.  The famous folio-size newspaper with the large graphics. The frontpage features an illustration entitled "One Good turn Deserves Another" by A. B. Frost. Other illustrations within the issue include "Meeting of the Anthropological Congress at Stockholm, Sweden'; "Sketches at the Autumn Floral Exhibition Held at Horticultura... See More  

THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, July 16, 1873.  The famous folio-size newspaper with the large graphics. The frontpage features an illustration entitled "Graphic Statues, No. 19 -- The Sun and The Shepherd". Other illustrations within the issue include "Ellis War"; "John Biglin"; "The French Section of the Vienna Exhibition" and "The Old Bachelor's So... See More  

THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, October 13, 1874.  The famous folio-size newspaper with the large graphics. The frontpage features an illustration by A.B. Frost entitled "Charles O'Connor and Reverdy Johnson on the Louisiana Imbroglio." Other illustrations within the issue include "Horse Racing - The Finish"; "The Review of the Schuylkill Navy at Philadelphia on Satu... See More  

HARPER'S WEEKLY dated September 4, 1875. (print only)



This is a single-page Thomas Nast political illustration entitled "That Irredeemable Rag Baby" with caption "This is a nice position for a 'Hard-Money' Bachelor to be placed in."



The print size is approximately 15.75 x 11 inches, as a few minor edge tears, otherwise is in good condition. Please see ph... See More  

HARPER'S WEEKLY dated December 23, 1876. (print only)



This is a single-page Thomas Nast political illustration entitled "Caesar, Now Be Still" with caption quotes by Shakspeare and U.S. Grant.



The print size is approximately 16.5 x 11 inches and is in good condition. Please see photos for details.... See More  

HARPER'S WEEKLY dated August 14, 1875. (print only)



This is a single-page Thomas Nast political illustration entitled "The British Lion Loose in the House of Commons"  -- 'Now put your Head in, if you dare."



The print size is approximately 16.5 x 11.5 inches, has a lite stain at the bottom edge and a few minor edge tears, otherwise is in good condition. P... See More  

Christmas poem..

HARPER'S WEEKLY dated December 26, 1874. (print only)



This is a single-page poem and print engraving entitled "The Christmas Baby" by Will Carleton. This is accompanied by seven small illustrations -- angels; a church; a father and his children; a lady making a visit; children playing; a cemetery; and a father holding a newborn baby.



The print size is approximately... See More  

Western Americana...

Print by Sol Eytinge, Jr...

HARPER'S WEEKLY dated May 17, 1873. (print only)



This is a single-page framed print. The print contains the engraving "Young Bucks returning with Spoils".



The print size is approximately 9.75 x 7.25 inches and the overall matted size approximately is 15 x 11 inches. The matting color is an ivory color.



Please note that these have been matted, unframed, for some time and you ... See More  

Winslow Homer print from 1874...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 18, 1874 



* Winslow Homer print from the desirable year of 1874



Certainly the best print in this famous illustrated newspaper is the very nice full page by noted artist Winslow Homer, captioned: "New York Charities--St. Barnabas House, 304 Mulberry Street"



Many other prints in this issue as well but they pale in comparison in terms of desir... See More  

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania in 1867...

BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Pennsylvania, December 9, 1867 



* From the Indian Wars era 

* 19th century Bethlehem, Pennsylvania original 



This 4 page newspaper has news of the day. Several interesting advertisements tell the way life was back then.



Made of rag paper, this issue is in nice condition.

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania in 1867...

BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, October 9, 1867



* From the Indian Wars era

* 19th century Bethlehem, Pennsylvania original



This 4 page newspaper has news of the day. Several interesting advertisements tell the way life was back then.



Made of rag paper, this issue is in nice condition.

Early baseball...

NEW-YORK TIMES, October 2, 1865 



* Early baseball 

* Post civil war reporting 



On the front page under "Connecticut" is a report: "Yale versus Wesleyan--Base Ball Match between the Two Colleges--Fine Game--Success of Yale--Remarks & Observations"



Includes a summary and the box score. Summary also talks about the success of Yale, exclusive of spor... See More  

Unusual title...

STORM LAKE PILOT, Storm Lake, Iowa, March 19, 1873 



* Storm Lake Iowa 

* Buena Vista 



Has some news, topical reports and ads. Page 2 has an extract of a letter: "The Yellowstone--The American Wonder-Land"



Other news of the day with several interesting advertisements.



Occasional foxing with minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.... See More  

Thomas Nast cartoon...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 26, 1876 (Print only)



This single page features a Thomas Nast cartoon entitled "No Rudder - No Aim... It Is Not So Easy To Catch That Dear Little (Republican) Lamb, After All".



The page measures approximately 11.25" x 16" and is in nice condition.

"The Dinner Bell" print...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 26, 1876 (Print only)



This 3/4 page illustration entitled "The Dinner Bell - A Sketch near Silberhausen, Saxony" is from the Supplement section of the issue and contains an accompanying article.



The page measures approximately 11.25" x 16" and is in nice condition.

Early baseball...

NEW YORK HERALD, June 10, 1869  Page 10 has: "The National Game Mutual vs. Yale--The Champions in the Elm City". Summary describes the arrival and greeting of the Mutual club at the train station, and the excursion to the field. Says that the game was played at Hamilton Park in New Haven with about 3000 in attendance. Nice details about the game and several specific plays, the Mutua... See More  

Baseball...

NEW-YORK TIMES, Aug. 28, 1867  The back page of this issue has: "Out-Door Sports", "Base Ball--Unions, of Morrisania vs. Eckfords, of Williamsburgh". Has a summary of the game, mentioning in part: "The batting of Aiken, Austin and Birdsall, was the tallest kind, while Goldie and Martin made a home run each by long hits to the centre field, the formers strike being a t... See More  

President Johnson's State of the Union Address...

UNION DEMOCRAT, Manchester, New Hampshire, Dec.  4, 1866   The "President's Message" to Congress begins on pg. 2 and concludes on pg. 3, signed in type: Andrew Johnson. This was his annual state-of-the-union message.

Other news of the day includes: "Condition of the Negro in 'Freedom'" "Woman's Rights" "The Fenians" and more w... See More  

1872 Old West Newspaper From San Diego California...

DAILY MORNING BULLETIN, San Diego, California, May 28, 1872



* Early San San Diego California 19th century periodical

* Wild Old West

 

This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. 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, gold m... See More  

Johnson vetoes Omnibus Act...

NEW-YORK TIMES, June 26, 1868  Front page has: "Washington" "The President's Message Vetoing the Southern States Bill" "The Bill Passed Over the Veto by Both Houses" "Continuation of the Debate on the Tax Bill"

Has details about the override of the veto by Congress, plus the text of President Johnson's veto of the Omnibus Reconstruction bill hi... See More  

The Modoc Indian War...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, NY, March 6, 1873 



* Modoc Indian War 

* Lava Beds 

* Captain Jack 



The front page has: "The Modocs" "The Terms of Peace Offered by the Commissioners"

 

Other news of the day throughout. 8 pages in nice condition.