The Modoc Indian War...
Item #598463
January 21, 1873
ROCHESTER DEMOCRAT & CHRONICLE, New York, Jan. 21, 1873 The top of the first column has a nice stack of headlines, many concerning the Modoc Indian War, including: "DESPERATE BATTLE" "With the Modoc Indians" "Ten Hours of Conflict with a Concealed Foe" "Defeat of the Troops" "Outnumbered, Five to One" plus heads on other events of the day... See More
Ice bridge ove the Mississippi...
Item #173688
January 18, 1873
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 18, 1873 Full front page illustration of 'Gov. John A. Dix' in a military uniform; Half page illustration of ' Ice Bridge Over the Mississippi At St. Louis' also shows a bridge under construction and 'Railroad Accident at Prospect Station, Penna.'
Doublepage centerfold: 'A Snow Storm--Joys & Sorows'; Nea... See More
American brick making machine...
Item #613214
January 18, 1873
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 18, 1873 The front page has a large illustration "The Great American Brick Machine" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is "Emerson's Feathering Paddle Wheel"; "Nine Horse Power Compound Steam Engines"; "Design for Ball Ground Pavilion" and other illustrations, articles and advertisements.
This is ... See More
Jews in Romania persecuted...
Item #599456
January 13, 1873
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 13, 1873
* Persecution of Jews in Romania
The front page has one column headings that include: "The Jews In Romania" and "Action of the United States Government In their Behalf". See image for text here. Other news of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.... See More
Burning of the Brooklyn Tabernacle...
Item #173686
January 11, 1873
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 11, 1873 The front page shows a half page 'Burning of the Brooklyn Tabernacle' along with a smaller illustration of the "The Brooklyn Tabernacle - Interior View' with an accompanying article. Half page illustration of 'Burning of Barnum's Hippodrome'.
A quarter-page illustration of 'The Late George P. Putnam"... See More
An anti-sea-sick ship... an elevated railway...
Item #659789
January 11, 1873
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 11, 1873 The issue features the latest inventions and innovations of the day including: "STEAM PRESS", "SALOON OF BESSEMER'S ANTI-SEA-SICK SHIP", "ELEVATED RAILWAY", "WATER WHEEL", and more, all of which include supporting text. A number of interesting advertisements are present as well, along with a sum... See More
Napoleon III death...
Item #613030
January 10, 1873
THE EVANSVILLE JOURNAL, Indiana, January 10, 1873
* Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte death
* 1st President of the French Republic
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. The front page has an article headed: "Napoleon" "Announcement of His Death" "The Particulars Of His Last Hours" and more. (see)
This issue is not fragile a... See More
Lengthy letter by Mark Twain on Hawaii...
Item #678562
January 06, 1873
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Jan. 6, 1873
* Mark Twain - Samuel Clemens
* Hawaiian - Sandwich Islands
Pages 4 and 5 contain an extremely lengthy--almost two full columns--under the heading: "THE SANDWICH ISLANDS - Schemes of Annexation" but mostly taken up with: "Views of Mark Twain" - A Characteristic Letter From; the Humorist, to the Editor of the Tribune". And what f... See More
Great Thomas Nast Christmas centerfold...
Item #173684
January 04, 1873
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 4, 1873 Certainly the most notable print is the great doublepage centerfold by Thomas Nast captioned: "The Same Old Christmas Story Over Again" showing two kids sleeping amongst their dreams. Santa Claus with his bag of toys is here as well.
The front page shows: "Christmas Dinner Gone!" with two Black men chasing a rabbit. In... See More
Great Thomas Nast Christmas centerfold...
Item #697271
January 04, 1873
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 4, 1873
* Caricaturist Thomas Nast
* Christmas - Santa Claus
Certainly the most notable print is the great tipped-in (no binding holes) doublepage centerfold by Thomas Nast captioned: "The Same Old Christmas Story Over Again" showing two kids sleeping amongst their dreams. Santa Claus with his bag of toys is here as well.
The front pa... See More
Christmas morning...
Item #173682
December 28, 1872
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 28, 1872 Full ftpg: 'Early Birds: or, Christmas Morning' shows two children playing with toys. Two fullpg. Nast cartoons. Halfpg: 'Wide Awake--Christmas-Eve' shows a Black family.
Horace Greeley...
Item #173680
December 21, 1872
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 21, 1872 Full ftpg. is a nice portrait of 'Horace Greeley'. Three-quarter pg. Nast cartoon. Interesting doublepage centerfold: 'Modes of Settling Disputes in Different Countries' showing 13 methods. The United States method is dueling. Others are somewhat comical.
Andersonville Prison...
Item #173654
September 21, 1872
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 21, 1872 Front full pg. Nast illus. of "General Orders." Inside is a full pg. Nast illus. of "Let Us Clasp Hands Over the Bloody Chasm." (Andersonville Prison). Three 1/4 pg. portraits of "Abraham Lincoln, Andrew Johnson, and Ulysses S. Grant." 2/3 pg. illus. of "The Wreck of the "Metis"-Thrown Up on the Beach.... See More
Livingstone's exploration of Africa...
Item #670923
September 07, 1872
NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 7, 1872
* David Livingstone found
* Henry Morton Stanley
James Gorden Bennett, this newspaper's publisher, capitalized on the 19th century fascination with Africa & the whereabouts of explorer Dr. David Livingstone by hiring journalist Henry Stanley to search for him. Livingstone had ventured to Africa in 1865 for a 2 year expedition with little heard fr... See More
Oyster shucking...
Item #173600
March 16, 1872
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, with supplement, March 16, 1872 Full ftpg. Nast cartoon shows Grant, among others. Halfpg. illus: 'Vaccinating The Poor'. Two illustrations: 'The Search For Livingstone'.
Supplement issue contains a nearly fullpg: 'Mine Oyster--Dredging Boats in the Chesapeake" and another: "Maine Oyster: Shucking" and smaller prints: "M... See More
Victoria Woodhull as the devil...
Item #173592
February 17, 1872
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Feb. 17, 1872 This issue features a full page Thomas Nast print in which he portrays Victoria Woodhull as the devil, captioned: 'Get Thee Behind Me, Mrs. Satan!' Not shown in the photo here is an unhappy woman who '...in climbing the rugged hill of life is compelled to bear alone the burden of a drunken husband & her little children.', who i... See More
Grand Central Depot in New York City...
Item #173588
February 03, 1872
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 3, 1872 Front 1/3 pg. illus. of "The Rev. Father Stack." Inside is a full pg. illus. containing five portraits of "The Geneva Conference - The American Arbitrator and Counsel." 1/3 pg. portrait of "The Rev. T. De Witt Talmage." Two full pg. illus. of "Grand Central Depot, New York" including both an "Interio... See More
Early Ku Klux Klan... Good Mormon content with prints...
Item #173586
January 27, 1872
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 27, 1872 The front page is mostly taken up with an article: "The Ku-Klux" which is early discussion of the clan, and also includes an illustration: "Mississippi Ku-Klux in the Disguises in Which they were Captured".
Also within the issue are prints: "Wood Sellers, Richmond, Virginia" nearly a full page Thomas Nast political c... See More
1872 Wilmington, North Carolina....
Item #213840
January 26, 1872
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, January 26, 1872.
* An Act to Alter the Constitution of North Carolina
* Cape Fear
This 4 page issue is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper. This issue has news of the day and several interesting advertisements which gives a good idea how life was back then. Some of the headlines in this issue inclu
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* An Act to Alter the Constitution of North Carolina
* Cape Fear
This 4 page issue is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper. This issue has news of the day and several interesting advertisements which gives a good idea how life was back then. Some of the headlines in this issue inclu
A letter from VMI...
Item #672448
January 25, 1872
THE GREENSBORO PATRIOT, North Carolina, Jan. 25, 1872 Page 2 has a letter from the "Virginia Military Institute" in Lexington concerning immigration. Also an article on "Constitutional Amendments" for the state of North Carolina.
Four pages, a few creases, and a bit of foxing, good condition.
Home for lost dogs...
Item #173584
January 20, 1872
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 20, 1872 Front 1/3 pg. illus. of "The Late James Fisk." Inside is a full pg. Nast illus. of "What I Know About Horace Greeley." Two 1/6 pg. portraits of "L. N. Rossel" and "Theophile Ferre." 1/3 pg. illus. of "James H. Hackett."
Doublepage centerfold entitled "Winter." Two 1/2 pg. illus. of "... See More
From 1872 Red Bluff, California...
Item #692306
January 20, 1872
THE SENTINEL, Red Bluff, California, Jan. 20, 1872
* Rare Old west title
This is from 4 years before the city would be incorporated. Located in Northern California, there is much news of the day both local & national. Many advertisements as well.
Complete in 4 pages, nice condition.
The snow battle...
Item #173582
January 13, 1872
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 13, 1872 Front 2/3 pg. illus. of "Getting Himself Up." Inside is a 2/3 pg. illus. of "The Snow Battle." Two 1/4 pg. portraits of "Attorney General George H. Williams" and "The Late Sidney E. Morse." 1/2 pg. illus. entitled "Arrested for Cruelty." Horizontal full pg. illus. of "The Road to Gretna Green.... See More
James Fisk Jr. assassination...
Item #656957
January 08, 1872
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 8, 1872
* James Fisk Jr. assassination (1st report)
* "Big Jim" "Diamond Jim"
The front page has an article headed: "DEATH OF JAMES FISK" with subheads. (see) Very lengthy text here.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.
Thomas Nast print...
Item #173580
January 06, 1872
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 6, 1872 The full front page is a print: "New Year's Day -The First Caller" showing a homeless girl. Inside has a nearly full page: "The Christmas Waits" and another: "Punch and Judy in the Drawing Room" as well as a full page Thomas Nast political cartoon: "Can The Law Reach Him? The Dwarf And the Giant Thief"... See More
Yellowstone... the Geysers Of The Fire-Hole Basin prints...
Item #564524
January 06, 1872
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, from New York, dated January 6, 1872 Taking half of the tipped-in doublepage centerfold is a scene: "The Yellowstone Region--The Great American Geysers Of The Fire-Hole Basin." The centerfold has an archival mend to a tear in the unrelated print below the Yellowstone scene. The front cover features a large illustration "Life Sketches in the Metropolis - t... See More
Thomas Nast print...
Item #697445
January 06, 1872
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 6, 1872 The full front page is a print: "New Year's Day -The First Caller" showing a homeless girl. Inside has a nearly full page: "The Christmas Waits" and another: "Punch and Judy in the Drawing Room" as well as a full page Thomas Nast political cartoon: "Can The Law Reach Him? The Dwarf And the Giant Thief"... See More
Children Newspaper...
Item #208811
January 01, 1872
THE CHILDS TREASURY, Phila., Jan. 1, 1872.Has religious-themed content for young people, plus a few illustrations. Measures 14 1/2 by 10 1/2 inches, has fold wear on the ftpg., small hole at the fold juncture, archival mend to a tear in the lower margin of each leaf, some margin dirtiness.
Making wine...
Item #173566
November 18, 1871
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 18, 1871 Ftpg. Nast political cartoon: "Killing the Goose that Laid the Golden Egg". Halfpg: "Python Swallowing a Boa". Famous fullpg. Nast: "The Arrest of 'Boss' Tweed--Another Good Joke". The Supplement contains: "Making Wine in Medoc" and "Horse Market, 62nd Street, New York"
Forts Monocacy and McKee..
Item #173546
September 09, 1871
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 9, 1871 Full front pg. Nast illus. of "Like Phoenix will Rise from Its Ashes to Immortality." (Victor Emanuel and Garbaldi). Inside is a full pg illus. of "The New County Court House, New York." 1/4 pg. portrait of "Standing Buffalo" (Indian). A 1/2 pg illus. of "Interior of Fort M'Kee." 1/2 pg. illus. of "... See More
Greenwich palaces...
Item #173544
September 02, 1871
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 2 1871 Nice fullpg. Nast cartoon: "The Rich Crowing Richer, the Poor Growing Poorer". Nice doublepage centerfold: "Summer Palaces of the Tammany Ring" includes buildings in Greenwich & Norwalk.
The Philadelphia Collection II
Item #206229
July 21, 1871
(6) Harper's Weekly, various dates from July 21, 1877 through January 28, 1899. This is a six issue set (part 2) of Harper's Weekly containing various prints pertaining to events and/or buildings in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The set provides more than a 10% discount over purchasing the issues individually. This is another great set of issues for anyone interested in Philadelphia, PA, ear... See More
The city of Bordeaux...
Item #173496
March 18, 1871
HARPER'S WEEKLY March 18, 1871 Full front page illus. of "Victorious Peace." (Charub Angel). Inside is a 1/2 pg. illus. of "A Wounded French Soldier Returned Home."
Two 1/4 pg. illus. of "Soldiers' Home, Washington D.C." and "Residence of the British Commissioners, Washington, D.C." 2/3 pg. illus. of "Sunday at Chelsea Hospital, England.&... See More
Views in San Domingo...
Item #173494
March 11, 1871
HARPER'S WEEKLY March 11, 1871 Three front pg. portraits of "President White," "Hon. Benjamin F. Wade," and "Dr. S. G. Howe." Front 1/3 pg. illus. of "View in San Domingo City-Altar Erected by Columbus." Inside is a full pg. Nast illus. entitled "Peace to Justice.-'After You, Madame.'" Full pg. illus. of "Buying Horses in Bri... See More
Camp Saginaw...
Item #173492
March 04, 1871
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Mar. 4, 1871 Halfpg: 'Car Blockade In The Bowery' & 'Crossing The East River on the Ice Bridge' 1/3 pg: 'Camp Saginaw, Ocean Island' & 'Bay Of Panama' Nice fullpg. Nast: 'Put Yourself In His Place' shows two scenes.
Views of Pittsburgh...
Item #173488
February 18, 1871
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Feb. 18, 1871 Ftpg: 'The Prison Pen in the Tombs'. Nice dblpgctrfld: 'Views About Pittsburg, Pa.' shows 8 scenes & is displayable. Fullpg. Nast cartoon.
Summit of Mount Washington...
Item #173486
February 11, 1871
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 11, 1871 The front page of the issue is a full page illustration "Count Von Moltke". Inside the issue is a half page "Tip top house, summit of Mount Washington, During the Recent Storm"; halfpage "Along the Docks of New York"; full page "The Recent Flood in Rome"; full page "The Dying Soldier's Last Mess... See More
The North Pole...
Item #173484
February 04, 1871
HARPER'S WEEKLY Feb. 4, 1871 Front 2/3 pg. illus. of "Scene in a Station House on a Winter's Night." Inside are five large illus. pertaining to "Scenes in San Domingo, with a Map of the Island" including a portrait of "President Buenaventura Baez," and illus. such as "San Domingo City-Scene in one of the Principal Streets," "The Harbor and Forti... See More
Prints of Victoria Woodhull, Susan B. Anthony, and Tennie Claflin...
Item #689014
February 04, 1871
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Feb. 4, 1871
* Women's - Woman's suffrage pioneers
A terrific issue on the suffrage movement, as an inside page is entirely taken up with a print captioned: "Washington, D.C. -- The Judiciary Committee of the House of Representatives Receiving a Deputation of Female Suffragists, January 11th - A Lady Delegate Reading Her Argument i... See More
Siege & capture of Paris, France...
Item #602198
January 30, 1871
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 30, 1871
* Franco-Prussian War
* Siege & fall of Paris, France
* French surrender
The front page has one column headlines that include: "IS IT PEACE?" "An Armistice for Twenty-One Days Agreed Upon" "Capitulation of the French Capital and the Terms" "The Army, With a Small Exception, Prisoners in the City" "Occupat... See More
Mail by hot air balloon...
Item #173482
January 28, 1871
HARPER'S WEEKLY Jan. 28, 1871 Front 2/3 pg. illus. of "Hon. Robert C. Schenck, United States Minister to England." Inside: A 1/3 pg. illus. of "A Dance of Moblots in Paris." 1/2 pg. illus of "Artillery Practice in Paris." (Soldiers, Guns). 2/3 pg. illus. entitled "Listening." (Two small girls by a window). A full pg. illus. of "The Snow Ball of the ... See More
Scarce French-English newspaper from Louisiana...
Item #683673
January 28, 1871
LE LOUISIANAIS, Convent, Louisiana, Jan. 28, 1871
* Very rare publication from the deep South
A scarce title which existed from 1865 thru 1883, but of which very few issues surface. It is a single sheet newspaper with the front entirely in French while the reverse is in English save for the advertisements, most being in French.
Folio size, wide margins, toning, nice condition. A bit fragile... See More
Income Tax repealed... Senate vote...
Item #615307
January 27, 1871
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 27, 1871
* Income Tax
Page 5 has an article headed: "Washington" "Passage of the Bill Repealing the Income Tax in the Senate" (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, slight printing flaw within heading (see), generally very nice.
Woman sculptor creates the Lincoln statue for the Rotunda...
Item #615290
January 26, 1871
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 26, 1871
* Abraham Lincoln statue dedication
* United States Capitol Rotunda
* Vinnie Ream - Woman sculptor
The front page has an article: "The Lincoln Statue" "Unveiling Miss Ream's Statue of the Late Mr. Lincoln--Speeches by Prominent Members of Congress". See the web for a photo & more information on this famous statue on exhibit in... See More
Woman sculptor creates the Lincoln statue for the Rotunda...
Item #615300
January 26, 1871
NEW YORK TIMES, January 26, 1871
* Abraham Lincoln statue dedication
* United States Capitol Rotunda
* Vinnie Ream - Woman sculptor
The front page has an article: "The Lincoln Statue" "Unveiling Miss Ream's Statue of the Late Mr. Lincoln--Speeches by Prominent Members of Congress". See the web for a photo & more information on this famous statue on exhibit... See More
Map of the Northern Pacific Railroaad...
Item #173480
January 21, 1871
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Jan. 21, 1871 Nice fullpg: 'Cared For' shows what looks like a Red Cross worker caring for a wounded soldier. Nice halfpg: 'Map Showing the Route of the Northern Pacific Railroad' fullpg. Nast: 'America Sympathizes With the Pope' 'School or Jail?' 'Interior of the Academy of Music'
Extoling the climatic virtues of San Diego...
Item #672313
January 19, 1871
THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, Jan. 19, 1871
* Rare & early from Southern California
Front page items include: "The Pacific Paradise" which extols the great climate of San Diego over that of Nice, France. "How to Fight the Apaches" "The Transcontinental Railroad" and more.
Four pages, great condition.... See More
Spottswood House, Richmond...
Item #173478
January 14, 1871
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Jan. 14, 1871 Halfpg: "Burning of the Spottswood House, Richmond". Detailed dblpgctrfld: "Paris--Showing the Position of the Principal Buildings, Forts, Villages & Railways". Fullpg. Nast cartoon re. the Civil War. This issue contains the first Thomas Nast political cartoon with a Tammany Hall reference, being "Tweedledee and Sweedledum--A New Chri... See More
St. Louis Missouri 1874 print...
Item #221231
January 14, 1871
EVERY SATURDAY, January 14, 1871 (centerfold only)
Here a a double page centerfold from the January 14, 1871 issue of Every Saturday. This print is titled: "View Of The Bridge Now Building Across The Mississippi At St. Louis". This print measures 20 x 15 inches. Print only !
Here a a double page centerfold from the January 14, 1871 issue of Every Saturday. This print is titled: "View Of The Bridge Now Building Across The Mississippi At St. Louis". This print measures 20 x 15 inches. Print only !
Charles Dickens' writing room...
Item #173476
January 07, 1871
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 7, 1871 The front page is "Any Thing But a Happy New-Year". Inside the issue is a 3/4 page illustration of "Joseph Garibaldi"; a 1/4 page "The City of Evreux, Normandy, France"; a very nice doublepage centerfold "The Room In Which Charles Dickens Wrote" which includes an article on it as well; a slightly lar... See More
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