Early Astronomy in 1801.....
* Early Astronomer Dr. Herschell death
* Early 19th century Salem Massachusetts
Among the page 3 Deaths is one that reads: In England, Dr. Herschell, the celebrated astronomer, and discover of the new planet, Georgium Sidus. This planet is better known as Uranus. Other news of the day includes: "Destructive Floods" "Nothern Powers" a
Sag Harbor in 1844....
* Uncommon Sag Harbor, Long Island title
A page 3 report says that ...a brutal outrage [was] committed on the body of a virtuous female... at Alleghany City near Pittsburgh, and that: The villain gagged her mouth and tied her hands, after which he accomplished his purpose. Being threatened with punishment, he married his vict
Tupelo Mississippi Tornado of 1936...
* Tupelo Mississippi
* Gainesville Georgia
* Tornadoes
This 24 page newspaper has a nice two line, four column headline on the front page:
* "Tornadoes Kill 130 in South; Storms Continue Destruction" with subheads that include: "Gainesville, Ga., Stricken Suddenly After Tupelo Is Wrecked" and
Columbia College in 1832....
* Columbia College
* Early astromony
* Comet Biela
Page 2 testimony dated Columbia College, 27th April, 1832 describes a planetary apparatus invented by Dr. Kile to represent the Comet of Biela.
Other news of the day includes: "Case Of Gen. Houston" "New African Expedfition" and more. Several advertisements throughout. 4 pages
The Red River War...
* The Red River War
This issue features many one column headlines covering events of the time including: "The Red River War", "The Piegan Massacre", and much more. Additional text is printed on the inside and back pages as well, covering events of the tim
Unknown Title dated April 27, 1827. (print only)
The is a advertisement print for the New-York Goose and Gridiron Refectory, No. 7 Park. The print size is approximately 2.5 x 2.75 inches and the overall matted size approximately is 6.5 x 6.75 inches. The matting color is a medium shade of green/grey color.
The Fifteenth Amendment...
* The Fifteenth Amendment
* The Cuban Insurrection
This issue features many one column headlines covering events of the time including: "The Fifteenth Amendment: Addresses of Horace Greeley", "Reported Collapse of the Cuban Insurrection", and much more. Additional
The Fifteenth Amendment...
* The Fifteenth Amendment
* Judaism
This issue features many one column headlines covering events of the time including: "The Fifteenth Amendment: A Day of Jubilee Proclaimed", "The Bible in the Schools", "Reformed Judaism", and much more. Additional text is printed on the inside and back pages
The Fifteenth Amendment...
* Indian Raid in Nebraska
This issue features many one column headlines covering events of the time including: "The Indians: A Raid in Nebraska", "The Fifteenth Amendment: Immense Ratification Meeting at the Brooklyn Academy of Music", and much more. Addit
Battle with the Indians in the Wind River Valley...
* The Fifteenth Amendment
This issue features many one column headlines covering events of the time including: "The Indians: A Fight in the Wind River Valley", "The Fifteenth Amendment: A Gala Day Among the New Citizens", and much more. Additional text is printed
The Crystal Palace of New York...
* The New York Crystal Palace
* Napoleon
This issue features many one column headlines covering events of the time including: "A Crystal Palace for New-York", "An Indian Girl's Letter", "Napoleon to the people on the Significance of the Plebiscite", and much
The Fifteenth Amendment...
* The Fifteenth Amendment
* The Ku Klux Klan of Alabama
This issue features many one column headlines covering events of the time including: "The Fifteenth Amendment...", "The Indians: The Raid on the Union Pacific Railroad", "Alabama KuKlux", and much
Indian Raid...
* Base Ball
* The Indians
This issue features many one column headlines including: "More About the Indians...Lynch Law", "Base-Ball: First Match-Game of the Season", and much more. Additional text is printed on the inside and back pages as well, covering
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 14, 1906 Front page illustration "'Round and 'Round and 'Round They Go!" by W. A. Rogers. "The Chick of the Easter Egg" by W.D. Howells; "Easter Considerations" by Edward S. Martin; The Open Door for Immigrants; and other stories, articles and advertisements of the day. See photos for full details.
Vicksburg, Mississippi...
Complete in 8 pages, generally in nice condition due
Poison warfare in WWI....
* Germans Introduce Poison Gas Warfare
This 20 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that includes: "TEUTONS CHOKE FOES WITH GAS; HURL LINE BACK" "Asphyxiating Vapor Bombs of Germans Cause French to Retire; According to Pris Report", "Berlin Announces Triumph", and more. Other relate
1890 Shasta, California...
* Shasta, California
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 & gunfights were often seen on a regular basis. Ver
Cosmonaut Vladimir Komarov killed in 1967...
* Cosmonaut Vladimir Komarov Killed
* Capsule Crash
This 12 page newspaper has a two line, four column headline on the front page: "Crash Of Capsule Kills Red Cosmonaut" with subhead: "Parachute Shrouds Tangle". Other news of the day throughout. Small bindings along the spine, otherwise in good condition.
Pennsylvania Coal Mining Riot, 1894...
* Pennsylvania Coal Regions
* Connellsville Strike Riots
This 4 page newspaper has a a small report on page 2 titled: "Riots In The West Pennsylvania Coal Regions" which tells of a strike that turned violent in Connellsville PA. This eventually led to other similar strikes in the coal industry. Other news of the day and sever
Capital Building in 1833...
* Capital Building renovations being made
* Washington D.C.
Page 2 has a report about a material alteration to the House of Representatives. Says the floor is to be raised ...to a level with the logea [sic], behind the Speakers Chair, and to descend towards the present principal entrance; the Speakers Chair is to be placed near the main door,
Schenectady and Utica railroad company in 1833...
* Schenectady and Utica Railroad Company est.
A page 2 report begins: It will be a matter of public congratulations that the senate...passed the bill from the house to incorporate the Schenectady and Utica railroad company, by a unanimous vote. A few other details as well. Other news of the day includes: "Stage Robbery" "importation and Com
Travel on the Great Lakes....
* Great Lakes Travel
* Michilimackinac, Michigan
Rocky Mountains exploration in 1832....
* Early exploration of the Rocky Mountains
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal in 1840...
Tris Speaker Makes Double Play...
A small article on page 14 says, "Great Play By Speaker" and subheaded, "Tris Rushes to Second Base and Makes Double Unassisted". The summary reads: "Speaker trapped a fly ball dashing in to second base, executed a double play unassisted..." This article includes the box score. Speaker would do this again on April 29, the fourth of his career.
The Gatling gun...
* April Fool's Cover
* Crown Prince Wilhelm
* Colored Ads
The
color cover of this issue has a very nice print of a young boy that pulled an April Fool prank on a young lady (see
photos). There is no related article on this inside.
This issue contains an article entitled: "The Truth about My Life" by Crown P
Baseball...
* Two female ball players arguing with the umpire Cover
* Many Stories
* Colored Ads
The
color cover of this issue has a very nice print of two female ball players arguing with the umpire (see
photos). There is no related article on this inside.
You get the complete 68 page issue plus both the color covers
1863 Somerset, Kentucky....
* Battle Near Somerset, Kentucky
1862 Warrensburg, Missouri....
* Attack on Guerrillas at Warrensburg, Missouri
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
... See MoreConfrontation... tarnished image...
The front page photo of this
Blue Devils... NCAA title
The front page photo of this
Evander Holyfield... Unique regime...
The front page photo of this
Baseball's opening week...
The front page photo
It's Duke...
The front page photo of this
Martin Van Buren In 1839...
* Martin Van Buren Act
* 1839 Concord NH
* Florida Indians
An Act making appropriations for the...expenses of the Indian Department, and for fulfilling treaty stipulations with the Various Indian tribes, for 1839, signed in type: Martin Van Buren. Other news of the day includes: "Florida Indians" "New York Electi
1870 Illustrations Magazine...
* Uncommon Title
* Early Illustrations
* 1870 Original Item
Mostly literary content with various illustrations. Front page has minor soiling and heavy foxing in the left margin, inside leaf has an irregular tear, minor edge tears, otherwise good. Uncommon title.
1832 Concord NH - Martin Van Buren....
* Martin Van Buren
* Creek Indians
* 1832 Concord NH
Page 2 has a letter to the citizens of New York signed in type: Martin Van Buren. Concerned the rejection of his nomination to the Senate. Also a report stating that the Senate ratified the treaty with the Creek Indians.
Other news of the day includes: "Mutiny" "Life
1817 Salem MA - Stolen $100 Notes....
* $100 Notes Stolen
* Suspect Swallowed Them
* He Was Made To Cast Them Up
A pg. 3 report from Philadelphia mentions that four persons were arrested on suspicion of stealing eight $100 notes. Says emetics were administered and one of the suspects ...cast up two notes...each one hundred dollars. Other news of the day inclu
Belmont Park...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 29, 1905
The New York Easter Parade...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 22, 1905
Prints inside include: "New York's Easter Parade"; photos: "Showing Scenes of Destruction at Port Arthur and Russian Prisoners Captured by the Japanese"; "Handling New York's Mail--Scenes and Incidents Connected With the Wo... See More
Mark Twain Content....
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 15, 1905
Mark Twain as Satan...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 1, 1905
Foldout plate of Rheims Cathedral...
Also a full page plate titled: "Curiosities found in the... See More
Oepning of the St. Louis Fair...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 30, 1904
Russia and Manchuria... Ohio...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 23, 1904
War content in Korea...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 16, 1904























































