The new Indian Head penny... Mormon Temple in Nebraska...
Item #647248
October 16, 1858
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Oct. 16, 1858 The ftpg. shows; "Conflagration of the Crystal Palace, New York" with more prints on this inside. Prints inside include: "Steamers at Anchor in Put-In Bay, Lake Erie" ""Picnic at Put-In Bay, Lake Erie"; a great numismatic item with obverse & reverse prints of the: "Proposed New Cent, U.S. Curr... See More
A series on "Notable Jews"...
Item #647173
June 22, 1893
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, June 22, 1893 Of special interest is item #11 of "Notable Jews - Leo N. Levi" which also includes a photograph & biography of him.
Among many other prints & photos is a full front page print of: "The World's Columbian Exposition at Chicago", a full page of prints concerning fire fighting; full pg. print of the iconic "Wash... See More
Baseball: nice print of John Montgomery Ward...
Item #646791
September 07, 1889
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Sept. 7, 1889 Inside has a nice 6 by 4 1/3 inch print of: "John Montgomery Ward, The Famous Short-Stop, New York Base-Ball Club." Includes a brief biography of Montgomery, a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Other prints include a full ftpg: "Scene at Quarantine..." "Lake George..." "Scene on the Grounds of the ... See More
Baseball... early spring training... Hot Springs, Arkansas...
Item #646786
March 22, 1890
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, March 22, 1890 An inside page has a nice 5 by 7 inch illustration captioned: "Opening Of The Base-Ball Season.--Game Between The Chicago And Brooklyn Clubs On The Flagler Grounds, at St. Augustine, Fla." with a view of the grandstand and portions of the seating along the baselines, with a game in progress. There is a related article on another pa... See More
New Orleans... Texas cowboys... New Mexico...
Item #646347
December 01, 1883
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Dec. 1, 1883 Full ftpg. shows: "The Evacuation Day Centennial---Grand Marine Procession Passing Up the East River" showing the Brooklyn Bridge. Prints inside include: "Texas--Types of the Cowboys of the Plains" "Louisiana--Sketches in & About New Orleans"; great doublpg. centerfold shows view of the grand parade cele... See More
A series on "Notable Jews"...
Item #646269
June 08, 1893
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, June 8, 1893 Of special interest is item #11 of "Notable Jews - Isidor Bush" which also includes a photograph & biography of him.
Among many other prints & photos is a full page with 5 photos of: "The Columbian Exposition at Chicago".
Sixteen pages, very nice condition.
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2nd week of "The Shining"...
Review & premiere of "Airplane", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #645774
July 02, 1980
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 2, 1980
* Best "Airplane" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Satirical parody - Leslie Nielsen
* Great ad for "The Shining"
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Airplane" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment indu... See More
Great for a horse racing fan... Football prints...
Item #644826
November 21, 1891
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Nov. 21, 1891 The full ftpg. is a duo-tone print of: "A Box Party at the Horse Show" which is quite displayable. Other prints inside include: "St. Bartholomew's Parish House...Parochial Help for the Poor of New York City" "Offering Prayer in a Chinese Club House in Mott St." a fine doublepg. centerfold: "S... See More
Published by P.T. Barnum...
Early view of Sydney, Australia...
Item #642926
June 18, 1853
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, June 18, 1853 P.T. Barnum was the co-owner (see photos) of this early illustrated newspaper which preceded both "Leslie's Illustrated" and "Harper's Weekly". This effort by Barnum and the Beach brothers would last for only 48 issues.
The text on the front page is: "The Pacific Railroad" and the print shows: "Thomas H. Be... See More
Leslie Stuart death... English composer...
Item #642175
March 28, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 28, 1928
* Leslie Stuart death (1st report)
* Edwardian musical comedy composer
The top of page 27 has a one column heading: "British Composer, Leslie Stuart, Dies" with subhead. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Co... See More
Published by P.T. Barnum...
Item #637694
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, 1853 Phineas T. Barnum was the co-owner (see photos) of this early illustrated newspaper which preceded both "Leslie's Illustrated" and "Harper's Weekly" which would become immensely more successful. This effort by Barnum and the Beach brothers would last for only 48 issues, or less than one year.There are various prints within ... See More
One of the "Notable Jews" issues...
Item #636435
March 30, 1893
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, March 30, 1893 Of special interest is installment #7 of "Notable Jews - Adolph S. Ochs" which also includes a photograph of him. This is a series which ran in Leslie's for much of the year (others available: inquire). Ochs was publisher if the famous New York Times.
This is also the: "Easter Number" issue which has a special ... See More
Scenes from the West...
Item #636273
March 26, 1870
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, March 26, 1870 The ftpg. illustration shows: "New York--Treatment Of Emigrants At Ward's Island--Women At Dinner." Among the prints inside are: "Laborers Of A Hand-Car Of The Pacific Railroad, Attacked By Indians." "Bitter Creek Valley--Construction Camp Of The Pacific Railroad In The Foreground" and "Citadel Rock, Gr... See More
Louisiana Centennial Exposition...
Item #635501
December 13, 1884
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, December 13, 1884 The front cover is entitled "Louisiana -- Preliminary Views of the World's Industrial and Cotton Centennial Exposition at New Orleans" with an accompanying article inside. Inside the issue is: "New York City -- Cutting 'The Cleveland Gem' -- The Stone in the Rough and as Cut"; "Mexico -... See More
Union Railway Station... Picturesque Minnesota...
Item #631951
September 06, 1894
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Sept. 6, 1894 The front page features a full illustration of: "The New Union Railway Station at St. Louis, Missouri". Inside includes a full page "Picturesque Minnesota Summer Resorts" with five photos. A full page: "Maneuvers of the Detachment of the Regular Army Under General Miles, in Camp Near Evanston, Illinois" has... See More
Published by P.T. Barnum...
Item #631627
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, 1853 Phineas T. Barnum was the co-owner (see photos) of this early illustrated newspaper which preceded both "Leslie's Illustrated" and "Harper's Weekly" which would become immensely more successful. This effort by Barnum and the Beach brothers would last for only 48 issues, or less than one year.There are various prints within ... See More
Windmill at Laramie, Wyoming Territory...
Item #628008
May 08, 1869
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, May 8, 1869 Prints within include: "Marketing At The Five Points, New York"; a full page with two illustrations: "The Strike Of The 2nd Avenue R. R. Drivers -- The Resumption Of Travel -- Scene At The Depot" and "Windmill At Laramie, Wyoming Territory, For Supplying The Locomotives Of The Union Pacific RR With Water".
Sixteen... See More
Actor Leslie Howard killed in 1943....
Item #626778
June 03, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 3, 1943.
* Actor Leslie Howard killed in airplane crash
* 'Gone with the Wind' movie fame (Ashley Wilkes)
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "NAZIS HIT AIRLINER; LESLIE HOWARD PUT AMONG 17 MISSING" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues on page 4 with photo. Always nice to have notable events in history
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* Actor Leslie Howard killed in airplane crash
* 'Gone with the Wind' movie fame (Ashley Wilkes)
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "NAZIS HIT AIRLINER; LESLIE HOWARD PUT AMONG 17 MISSING" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues on page 4 with photo. Always nice to have notable events in history
Leaders of the 1915 baseball pennant fight...
Item #624008
October 07, 1915
LESLIE'S WEEKLY, New York Oct. 7, 1915 The front cover is a nice & dramatic color print reflecting the action in the early years of World War I, captioned: "Directing The Big Guns". Articles within include: "Great Britain's Zeal for War"; The Truth about Alaska - A Land of Great Opportunities"; "Seen in the World of Sport" including photos the l... See More
Easter issue...
Item #624006
April 09, 1903
LESLIE'S WEEKLY, New York, April 9, 1903 The front page IS a photo of little girl holding Easter lilies beneath which is a poem:"An Easter Lily". Articles within include: "The President's Daughter the Guest of Porto Rico" "Great Flood in the Mississippi Imperils Memphis"; double-page centerfold entitled "The North Atlantic Fleet Enjoying a Minstrel ... See More
Displayable color cover shows mother and child...
Item #623694
June 02, 1892
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY, New York, June 2, 1892 Occasionally this title had beautiful color prints on their front pages, and this is one of the better ones (see). The print is captioned: "Good-Bye, Papa." taken from the painting by Seymour J. Guy.
Sixteen pages, a spot in the bottom margin, otherwise in very nice condition.
Displayable Valentine issue from 1910...
Item #623211
February 10, 1910
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY, New York, Feb. 10, 1910 A very nice and displayable color cover captioned: "Valentine Number" obviously celebrating Valentine's Day. A great issue for display. The back cover is nice as well, being a color ad for "Perrier" sparking water (see).
Complete in 24 pages and in excellent condition.
Displayable color cover with a hunting theme...
Item #623202
December 05, 1907
LESLIE'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 5, 1907 The front cover is a very nice color print: "After The Hunt" which is suitable for display showing a woman holding a shotgun with one hand and raising a turkey in the other. The inside ftpg. is a photo of: "Most Picturesque Figure in the American Navy...", Rear-Admiral Robley D. Evens, or "Fighting Bob". Inside h... See More
Nice color cover on World War I... Photos of baseball players...
Item #623190
October 21, 1915
LESLIE'S WEEKLY, New York Oct. 21, 1915 The color cover is a nice illustration from World War I captioned: "Waiting for the Range." (see) Other prints within include a photo of "Mrs. Galt Whose Engagement to President Woodrow Wilson is Announced" "In the Wake of the Battle" "The Truth About Alaska - the New Freedom for Labor" plus... See More
The Indians in Kansas...
Item #620344
July 18, 1885
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, July 18, 1885 Inside has a full page with 3 prints of: "Scenes & Incidents of the Strike of Iron-Workers in Cleveland" and other fullpg. has 4 prints of: "The Indian Troubles--Types & Incidents In Southwestern Kansas & the Indian Territory." A fullpg. has 8 scenes of: "The Manufacture of Lager Beer..." ... See More
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
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