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Train catastrophe... Alaska...
Item #616650
January 26, 1884
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, January 26, 1884
* Early Alaska scenes
* Los Angeles, California print
The front page features: "Pennsylvania - the Terrible Catastrophe Near Bradford, January 15th - a Railway Passenger Train Engulfed in Burning Oil - Passengers Escaping from the Flames" with text. Another full page: "New York City - Among the Studios" has sever... See More
Earthquake in Italy... thousands killed...
Item #613618
March 11, 1915
LESLIE'S WEEKLY, New York, March 11, 1915 The front page of this issue is an illustration entitled "In the Trenches."
This issue includes "Thrilling Scenes of Battle by Land and Sea"; "An Earthquake Kills 30,000"; "Pictorial Digest of the World's News" and much more.
Other advertisements of the day are included as well, helping to portra... See More
Fourth of July... Baseball photos...
Item #611254
July 04, 1907
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY, New York, "Fourth of July Number", July 4, 1907 This issue still has the original red outer wrappers, the front wrapper having a print of a woman with fireworks (see). One of the inside pages has four photos captioned: "Some Thrilling Moments on the Baseball Diamond." (see).
Complete in 22 pages plus wrappers, date penciled at the top of ... See More
Jewish Quarter of New York...
Item #601060
September 21, 1889
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, Sept. 21, 1889 A full page is taken up with 7 images captioned: "New York City--The Jewish Quarter on the East Side--Scenes In Ludlow Street Market" with another caption for each of the images (see). Some text as well.
A full page has nine: "Views of the City of Huron, The Probable Future Capital of the State--South Da... See More
Eskimoes... Early print of the Merrimac...
Item #600499
February 23, 1856
FRANK 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... See More
Gettysburg reunion... Lawrence, Kansas...
Item #598974
July 16, 1887
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, July 16, 1887 Inside the issue is a very nice full page which has 6 prints captioned: "KANSAS--VIEWS IN AND AROUND THE HISTORIC CITY OF LAWRENCE" showing various scenes in the area. Another page has a related article on Lawrence as well. Also in this issue are illustrations of a reunion at Gettysburg with both the Blue and Gray, includi... See More
Men In Diving Armor...
Item #598773
August 26, 1871
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, August 26, 1871 A large frontpage illustration "New York City -- Men In Diving Armor Laying A Rip-Rap For The Foundation Of The New Boat Landing". Also an illustration of the boat landing. Almost a halfpage inside "The Ebony Bridal -- The Ball". A fullpage has an illustration of peaches being unloaded at Jersey City for the New York Market, a... See More
One of the less common, early titles...
Item #597162
May 19, 1708
THE REHEARSAL, London, May 19, 1708
* Rare 18th century title
A fine single sheet newspaper which lasted only 6 years. By Charles Leslie, considered a violent controversialist who was virtually inextinguishable. Content is discussion of various topics as listed just above the dateline. Unusual & seldom found. 12 3/4 by 7 1/4 inches. Minor archival mend on the reverse, very nice co
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* Rare 18th century title
A fine single sheet newspaper which lasted only 6 years. By Charles Leslie, considered a violent controversialist who was virtually inextinguishable. Content is discussion of various topics as listed just above the dateline. Unusual & seldom found. 12 3/4 by 7 1/4 inches. Minor archival mend on the reverse, very nice co
One of the less common, early titles...
Item #597046
May 15, 1708
THE REHEARSAL, London, May 15, 1708
* Rare 18th century title
A fine single sheet newspaper which lasted only 6 years. By Charles Leslie, considered a violent controversialist who was virtually inextinguishable. Content is discussion of various topics. Unusual & seldom found. 12 3/4 by 7 1/4 inches. Minor archival mend on the reverse, very nice condition.
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* Rare 18th century title
A fine single sheet newspaper which lasted only 6 years. By Charles Leslie, considered a violent controversialist who was virtually inextinguishable. Content is discussion of various topics. Unusual & seldom found. 12 3/4 by 7 1/4 inches. Minor archival mend on the reverse, very nice condition.
Franco -Prussian War...
Item #596769
October 01, 1870
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Oct. 1, 1870 The doublepg. centerfold shows: "The Unconditional Surrender...of the French Army of Marshal McMahon to the Commander of the Prussian Forces...". There is a full page : "Bird's-eye View of the Fortified City of Metz, France"; a fullpg. cartoon: "Out of the Depths"; a small print of "The Cathedral of... See More
The Santa Barbara flower parade...
Item #596400
May 31, 1894
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY, New York, May 31, 1894 Inside has a full page of 7 photos & prints on: "The Flower Carnival at Santa Barbara, California" and a full page: "Caught: Enforcing the Law Which Prohibits Seining on the Mass. Coast", plus other prints.
Sixteen pages, bit of light dirtiness to the front page only, nice condition.
Along the Colorado in Arizona...
Item #596394
December 11, 1886
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Dec. 11, 1886 The entire front page is a print of: "Scene In Glen Canyon, on the Colorado River of the West--Photographing A Child of Nature" (see). Inside includes a full page with 9 scenes of: "Club Life in Baltimore--Interior &I Exterior Views of the Crescent Club House"; a fullpg; "Blizzard in Dakota--Caught in Snowdr... See More
Along the Colorado in Arizona...
Item #596393
December 11, 1886
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Dec. 11, 1886 The entire front page is a print of: "Scene In Glen Canyon, on the Colorado River of the West--Photographing A Child of Nature" (see). Inside includes a full page with 9 scenes of: "Club Life in Baltimore--Interior &I Exterior Views of the Crescent Club House"; a fullpg; "Blizzard in Dakota--Caught in Snowdr... See More
Celebrating the new year 1894...
Item #594728
December 29, 1883
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Dec. 29, 1883 The full ftpg. is an illus: "Twenty-Four O'Clock, or, Father Time Perplexed." Prints within include: "Opening of the Cantalever Bridge Across the Niagara River..." "Scenes At the Foundling Asylum of the Sisters of Charity..." and "Grand Calico Costume Tea Party & Ball..." and several scene... See More
1877 prints....
Item #583264
July 21, 1877
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, July 21, 1877 The full front page shows: "A Tramp's Morning Abutions--An Early Morning Scene in Madison Square" with more on this topic inside. Other prints: "...Three Days in the City of Chicago" "Celebration of the 4th of July at Woodstock" and more. Sixteen pages, never bound nor trimmed, a few minor archival mend... See More
Literary publication... Illustrated...
Item #576269
October 07, 1876
FRANK LESLIE'S CHIMNEY CORNER, New York, October 7, 1876 This is mostly literary content with various illustrations. The front of the issue contains an Indian illustration entitled "The White Bisons" which is associated with the story of the same title. Within the issue are numerous stories, some with illustrations, including "The Self-made Men of Our Times - Alexander K. McCl... See More
Early print of the Utah Territory...
Item #571271
July 10, 1858
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, July 10, 1858
* Fort Bridger - Wyoming
* President James Monroe
The front page shows: "James Monroe" with a biography of him. He had been recently re-interred in Richmond, Virginia. But the prime print in this issue would be the nice double page centerfold: "Fort Bridger, Utah Territory", which is one of the ear... See More
Alaska prints... Early 2oth century...
Philadelphia Athletics... 1913 World Champions...
Item #570762
October 23, 1913
LESLIE"S ILLUSTRATED, New York, October 23, 1913 In addition to the decorative color cover, this issue features several prints of the Philadelphia Athletics World Championship baseball team. Many (including baseball historian bill James) regard the 1913 A's as having had the best infield in major league history (first baseman Stuffy McInnis, second baseman Eddie Collins, third bas... See More
Winter Sports Number...
Item #570446
December 12, 1912
LESLIE'S, New York, December 12, 1912 The front cover is entitled "Winter Sports Number" of this issue features two young ladies and an older gentleman ice skating. This issue features articles as: "Domesticity To Rule the White House" which features a photo of Mrs. Woodrow Wilson; "Leslie's 57 Years Young"; "The Old Fan Says Baseball is the only sport that holds... See More
Displayable mother and child...
Item #570349
June 02, 1892
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY, New York, June 2, 1892
* Rare 19th century color cover
Occasionally this title had beautiful color prints on their front pages, and this is one of the better ones (see photos). The print is captioned: :"Good-Bye, Papa." taken from the painting by Seymour J. Guy.
Complete in 16 pages, just a slight bit of browning or light dirtiness at the mar... See More
Much on Thomas Edison... Early bowling...
Item #569781
May 09, 1891
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, May 9, 1891
* Inventor Thomas Alva Edison
* Early bowling
A full page has two prints of: "The Troubles in the Pennsylvania Coke Region" & another fullpg. has 5 prints relating to: "Breaking Ground for the Grant Monument in Riverside Park, New York".
Most of a page of text is taken up with: "A Visit To The Ediso... See More
West Point... Saratoga... Quoits...
Regatta on the Schuykill River, Philadelphia...
Item #568814
July 04, 1874
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, July 4, 1874 The issue contains several key prints: nearly a full ftpg: "Target Practice at West Point--Firing At Night Time", a fullpg. inside: "Regatta Of the Schuylkill Navy at Philadelphia", and two fullpg. prints of the United States Hotel in Saratoga. Also present is a nice print of a game of quoits.
This issue is complete, h... See More
Early Horatio Alger story...
Item #568218
September 03, 1859
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL LINE-OF-BATTLESHIP (very early), Boston, Sept. 3, 1859 This was perhaps America's first successful illustrated newspaper, existing from 1851 thru 1859. It set the format for other more successful titles to emulate, most notably Frank Leslie's Illustrated (1855) and Harper's Weekly (1857). All were modeled after the British title 'London Illustrated New... See More
Color cover... The New York horse show...
Item #566162
November 21, 1891
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, November 21, 1891
* Color cover... The New York horse show...
This is one of the very few front page color prints, titled: "A Box Party at the Horse Show" (see photos). The double page centerfold shows: "Sketches at the Seventh Annual Horse Show...at Madison Square Garden, New York City" (see photos). There... See More
Early "snowbirds"...
Item #565254
January 29, 1914
LESLIE'S, New York, January 29, 1914
The very displayable color cover is captioned: "Going South" showing a man and woman presumably heading to a warmer climate for the winter. There is a full page illustration called "Still Waiting" by Kemble. There are many other news, stories, photos and advertisements of the day included.
This issue is complete and is in great c... See More
Early James Garfield... Nice railroad print...
Item #565229
June 20, 1874
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, from New York, dated June 20, 1874 The front cover is a fullpage: "Ladie's Dress Reform Meeting At Freeman Place Chapel, Boston, Mass." Inside is a halfpage: "Gen. Grant Laying The Cornerstone Of The Museum Of Natural History, Manhattan Square". Another illustration is a fullpage: "Drinking Beef Blood Consumptives At The Brighton Abattoir, Bos... See More
Saratoga... Grand Union Hotel...
Item #565216
August 21, 1875
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, from New York, dated August 21, 1875 A fullpage inside: "Saratoga.--The Afternoon Promenade On Broadway In Front Of The Grand Union Hotel." Another illustration is a halfpage: "New Hampshire.--Summit House, & Mt. Washington Railroad." Also a 3 1/2 by 2 3/4 inch portrait: "The Late Hans Christian Andersen." which also has an accompanying ar... See More
The Great Flood In The Connecticut Valley, Massachusetts...
Item #565207
May 30, 1874
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, from New York, dated May 30, 1874 This issue features "The Connecticut Valley Flood" across the masthead. The full frontpage is: "The Flood In The Connecticut Valley" "Scene In Haydenville, Near The Brass Works Of Hayden, Gere & Co. At The Time The Flood Struck The Village." The tipped-in doublepage centerfold has six scenes: "The Great ... See More
Lumbering, Harrisburg, and other Pennsylvania prints...
Item #564972
May 30, 1874
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, from New York, dated, May 30, 1874 The full frontpage is an illustration entitled: "Fighting Their Battles Over Again - A Scene At Harrisburgh, Pa., During The Renuion Of The Army Of The Potomac." which shows Gen. Sherman shaking hands with another gentleman among several other notables. Other illustrations on this topic are inside the issue. Another ful... See More
The late Winfield Scott...
Item #564526
June 16, 1866
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, from New York, dated June 16, 1866 The full frontpage portrait is "The Late Lieutenant-General Winfield Scott." Portrait of Scott is in an oval frame draped in black. Fullpage prints inside: "Funeral Ceremonies Of The Late Lieutenant-General Winfield Scott, At The Cemetery At West Point--Bearing The Body To The Grave" and "The Chapel At West Point--Th... See More
View Of Goat (Yerba Buena) Island...
Item #564525
July 20, 1872
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, from New York, dated July 20, 1872 The front of the issue features a fullpage political satire "Direct Damage As The Result of Consequential Claims". Inside the issue is a halfpage: "California.--View Of Goat Island, In The Bay Of San Francisco." (Note: This island is now called Yerba Buena Island.) The tipped-in doublepage centerfold: "The National D... 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
Waco, Texas and Long Island prints...
Item #564523
January 07, 1871
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, from New York, dated January 7, 1871 An inside page has a 3 by 9 1/4 inch view: "Waco, Texas--Suspension Bridge Over The Brazos River" and an illustration: "Long Island--The Hermit-Woman Of Cold Spring Harbor." The fullpage cover is "Happy New Year: A Basket of Good Things". Inside is a fullpage "A Prayer for Peace" which also has an ac... See More
Steinway Hall... Cooper Institute...
Item #564519
June 22, 1867
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, from New York, dated June 22, 1867 The full frontpage has nine portraits: "Mr. L. F. Harrison & the Conductors Of The Grand Festival Concerts Given At Steinway Hall, N.Y." Fullpages inside: "Modeling Room Of The Female Pupils Of The School Of Design Cooper Institute, N.Y." and "Grand Musical Festival, Given Under The Direction Of L. F. Harrison, a... See More
Equestrian interest... Great Atlantic Cable...
Item #564513
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
Beautiful & colorful front cover...
Item #561718
March 03, 1892
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY, New York, March 3, 1892
* Rare 19th century use of color
The front page of this issue is very colorful and shows several art admirers, captioned: "Reception Day at An Artist's Studio". Done in full color--unusual for front pages at this time--it makes a very nice display item.
Among the many photos and prints within inclu
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* Rare 19th century use of color
The front page of this issue is very colorful and shows several art admirers, captioned: "Reception Day at An Artist's Studio". Done in full color--unusual for front pages at this time--it makes a very nice display item.
Among the many photos and prints within inclu
Blackwell's Island... The Union Pacific Railroad...
Item #560822
September 05, 1868
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, from New York, dated September 5, 1868 The large frontpage illustration is concerning a famous prison van: "The Black Maria -- Prisoners Leaving The Van At The Foot of 26th Street, New York, To Embark For Blackwell's Island". Inside the issue is a halfpage illustration "Progress Of The Union Pacific Railroad -- Mrs. Clayton Planting The National Flag On T... See More
Ned O'Baldwin, The Irish Giant and Prize Fighter...
Item #560821
January 25, 1868
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, from New York, dated January 25, 1868 The front page contains a large illustration "Testimonial to Mr. Ned O'Baldwin, The Irish Giant and Prize Fighter, At The Casino, E. Houston St., N.Y." A fullpage inside has a view of: "The Town & Harbor Of St. Thomas, West Indies", plus a 5 by 9 1/4 inch "Map of St. Thomas", and related text.... See More
Rowing on the Hudson...
Item #560306
August 05, 1865
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, from New York, dated August 5, 1865 An inside fullpage 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 included is a halfpage: "The Great Rowing Match On The Hudson River At Poughkeepsie, New York". The issue contains other news items and a... See More
Illustration of New York City...
Item #557174
November 18, 1871
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, November 18, 1871 (print only)
This print is a singlepage illustration containing an engraving entitled "New York City - Representation of the Cautionary Signals of Approaching Storms, Now in Operation at No. 120 Broadway."
The approximate size is 11 x 15.75 inches. See photos for details.... See More
Baseball...
Item #556897
May 06, 1909
LESLIE'S WEEKLY ILLUSTRATED, New York City, New York, May 6, 1909
* Baseball
The front page of this issue has a color illustration titled "The Modern Marathoners".
There are several pages with photos including "Pictorial Bulletin of Recent Noteworthy Events" (8 photos), Civil War and Frightful Massacre in the Turkish Empire" (9 photos), "Our Amateur Photo Pri... See More
Battle of Gettysburg...
Item #556892
July 03, 1913
LESLIE'S WEEKLY ILLUSTRATED, New York City, New York, July 3, 1913
* Battle of Gettysburg photos, map and illustration
* Kemble illustration
The front page of this has a nice color illustration called "No More Shall The War Cry Sever" by Gerrit A. Beneker.
There is a full page illustration titled "The Cause!" by Kemble, a well known artist.
The double page center f... See More
Arctic exploration...
Item #556891
July 10, 1913
LESLIE'S WEEKLY ILLUSTRATED, New York City, New York, July 10, 1913
* Arctic exploration
The front page of this issue has an illustration of "Captain Robert Falcon Scott" by E. Flohri. There is a full page called "In Washington With the 'Lid On'" which has many different cartoons by Kemble.
On the opposite page, there is an article titled "Terrible Hardships of th... See More
Fox Hunting... Displayable...
Item #556814
October 20, 1904
LESLIE'S WEEKLY, New York, October 20, 1904 The prominent feature of this issue is the front page color cover titled: "Fox-hunting -- Society's Vigorous Autumn Recreation", by L. H. Ruyl. The issue contains many other displayable prints along with considerable reports containing news of the day.
Complete in approximately 18 pages, in very good condition.
The Late Henry Wadsworth Longfellow...
Item #556608
April 01, 1882
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York City, New York, April 1, 1882
* Henry Wadsworth Longfellow...
The front page of this issue has a full page, black-bordered portrait of "The Late Henry Wadsworth Longfellow". Inside, there is a full page illustration of Longfellow in his library at a desk.
One page has 4 illustrations of flooded towns in Missouri. There is a page of photos titled &... See More
New Two-Foot Guage Railroad print...
Item #556476
May 07, 1870
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, from New York, New York, dated May 7, 1870 This issue contains an article entitled "A Railroad Two Feet in Width" with an accompanying quarter-page illustration "Great Britain - a New Two-Foot Guage Railroad, in the Principality of Wales".
This is a complete issue in 16 page issue. This has a small tear in the upper left corner of the front ... See More
Item #554477
June 11, 1921
LESLIE'S, New York, NY, June 11, 1921
The front illustration is entitled "In Normandy" by George Elmer Browne. This issue is loaded with stories and photos. Also has a color Ideal ~ Arcola Heating Outfits ad on the back cover as well.
This is a complete issue which measures approximately 8 x 11 inches. The issue has an irregular left spine and two library ink stamp
... See More
The front illustration is entitled "In Normandy" by George Elmer Browne. This issue is loaded with stories and photos. Also has a color Ideal ~ Arcola Heating Outfits ad on the back cover as well.
This is a complete issue which measures approximately 8 x 11 inches. The issue has an irregular left spine and two library ink stamp
Prints, prints, prints... All from the 19th century...
Item #553244
January 01, 1880
A Wholesale Lot of 25 damaged/incomplete 19th century illustrated issues which contain over 100 prints (in all) suitable for framing. A few 2nd-rate issues are included as well. If you are a reseller, or enjoy the beautiful woodcut prints found in issues of Harper's Weekly, Frank Leslie's Illustrated, etc., this lot is a perfect way to obtain many usable prints for less than a ... See More
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Fishing tournament...
Item #547354
October 27, 1883
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, October 27, 1883
* Fishing tournament
* Early Alaska scene
Inside page has two half page prints: "New York--Second Angler's Tournament Of The National Rod & Reel Association, Harlem Mere, Central Park" & "Alaska--A Trading Post At Nuklakayet, On The Newly Explored Yukon River".
Other prints with text throughout this 16 page iss... See More
County Fair Illustration...
Item #546708
August 08, 1912
LESLIES WEEKLY, N.Y., Aug. 8, 1912.
* The County Fair
A full front page color illustration captioned: "The Coming County Fair" shows a crowd of folks in the foreground enjoying the various attractions at the fair, with a horse track in the background. In nice condition.
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