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Item #151609
March 04, 1866
THE NEW-YORK TIMES, Mar. 4, 1866 Under "Amusements" on pg. 7 has a listing for the "Winter Garden" presenting "Edwin Booth in his great role of Armand Jean Du Plessius, Cardinal Duke De Richelieu in Sir Bulwer Lytton's play of Richelieu" and in a Special "Grand Hamlet Matinee": "Mr. Edwin Booth...in his grand role of Hamlet." Occasional light foxing, mostly in the margins.
Item #151598
August 23, 1865
NEW-YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, Aug. 23, 1865 Ftpg. heads: "Jeff. Davis" "Statements Of His Counsel" "Nothing Known as to the Trial" & "The Trial Of Wirz" "Motion To Quash The Charges Denied" "The Prisoner Pleads 'Not Guilty' " & more. Two areas of light staining.
Item #151593
September 18, 1877
CLEVELAND DAILY HERALD, Sept. 18, 1877 Ftpg. heads include: "Nez Perces" "Surrounded by Colonel Sturgis Assisted By Howard and Merritt" "The Crow Indians Prove Loyal to the United States." Good condition.
Item #151587
February 19, 1876
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, Feb. 19, 1876 Nice ftpg. illustration of the "Woman's Pavilion" at the Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia takes nearly half a page. Nice condition.
Item #151578
PACIFIC CHURCHMAN, San Francisco, 1873. Has religious-related news and content, and some ads. Some fold wear and light foxing to the ftpg., but otherwise nice. Provides a rather interesting perspective during this formative "Wild West" period. The actual date you will receive may be different, but the issue will have the look and condition of the one shown, and wi... See More
Item #151566
February 22, 1877
CLEVELAND LEADER newspaper dated Feb. 22, 1877. See the photo below for the two illustrated Optician ads which appear on page 7 of this 8 page issue, both of which are illustrated. You get the complete issue in nice condition.
Item #151560
September 03, 1868
THE ERIE GAZETTE, Pennsylvania, September 3, 1868 This newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rags when making newsprint at that time.
This 4 page issue contains various news of the day and several interesting advertisements giving a glimpse as to what life was like shortly after the Civil War.
P.T Barnum...
Item #151525
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, August, September, 1874 See the inset for the nice, nearly half column ad for "P. T Barnum's Great Roman Hippodrome" that includes a nice woodcut of Mr. Barnum. Ad appears on an inside page or the bkpg. Good shape. PLEASE NOTE the photo is an example of what you will recieve. This issue will be different in date, but similar in content and condi... See More
Nice news of the day...
Item #151459
August 03, 1872
ROCHESTER DEMOCRAT AND CHRONICLE, Aug. 3, 1872 An uncommon title with news of the day, topical reports and ads. A few traces of foxing, otherwise in good condition.
Item #151443
December 02, 1876
CLEVELAND WEEKLY HERALD, Dec. 2, 1876 The bkpg. has a bold, fullpg. ad for "The Herald". Pg. 9 has a calendar, taking more than a halfpg., for the upcoming year of 1877. Good condition.
Item #151435
May 02, 1867
NEW YORK TIMES newspaper dated May 2, 1867. See the photo below for the interesting advertisement which appears on page 7 of this issue, promoting "Griffin & Christy's Minstrels", with a few particulars. You get the complete 8 page issue in nice condition.
Item #151425
May 05, 1873
LESLIE'S TAG FUR TAG, N.Y., May 5, 1873 An illustrated tabloid-type paper totally in the German language. Many edge tears, some into text with loss. Uncommon.
Item #151423
May 08, 1877
WARREN MAIL from Warren, Pennsylvania, May 8, 1877 This newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rags when making newsprint at that time. This 4 page issue contains news of the day and several interesting advertisements which show what life was like in the 1870's.
Beecher-Tilton affair...
Item #151350
August 03, 1874
ONEIDA CIRCULAR, New York, August 3, 1874 A weekly newspaper published by the Oneida community. Most of the content has religious or literary overtones, however inside the issue is content on the Beecher-Tilton affair and "The Record of the Beechers". The backpage of the issue also contains reports on the postal-car difficulty between the Government and certain railroads. Other new... See More
Item #151165
July 19, 1865
THE NEW-YORK TIMES, July 19, 1865 Ftpg. heads: "Progress of the Trial of Miss Harris" "The Remarks of Judge Wylie to the Jury" "Addresses of Counsel for the Prosecution and for the Defence" "Elaborate Statements and Arguments in the Case."
Complete in 8 pages with crease affects in unrelated text, traces of foxing, otherwise in good condition.
Trial of Captain Wirz...
Item #151144
August 24, 1865
THE NEW-YORK TIMES. Aug. 24, 1865 Ftpg. heads: "Trial Of Capt. Wirz" "The Military Court Convened Under a New Order" "Amendment of the Charge and Specifications" "The Names of Gen. Lee, Sec. Siddon & Others Omitted" "Counsel for the Prisoner Abandon the Case" & more.
Complete in 8 pages and is in good condition.
Three months of issues in one publication...
Item #151131
August 01, 1876
THE MONTHLY SOUVENIR, New York, Aug. 1876 A quarto-size publication with literary content, plus some illustrations. Has "Three Numbers In One" as stated above the masthead of the first issue, so you get the September and October issues as well.
Spine wear and a bit of dirtiness, otherwise good.
Item #151104
May 22, 1866
THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 22, 1866 Back page heads include: "Washington" "The Colorado Veto Message" "Consideration of the Question Postponed Until Next Tuesday" & more. Spine is a bit irregular.
Item #151044
July 09, 1867
THE CINCINNATI COMMERCIAL, July 9, 1867. Click on the camera below to see the photo for the front page, one column headlines which deal with Reconstruction during the years shortly after the Civil War. Various foxing, mainly in the top half of the front page, folio-size issue, 8 pages, minor edge wear, never bound nor trimmed.
The Centennial Exposition...
Item #150947
December 30, 1876
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, SUPPLEMENT, New York, Dec. 30, 1876 Nice full front page illustration of: "The International Exhibit of 1876--General View, Interior of the Main Building". Additional articles and illustrations within.
Complete in 14 pages with a bit of wear at the spine, otherwise good condition.
Illustrations of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket...
Item #150913
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, June, 1873 Inside has a ten-page article: "The Wine Islands Of Lake Erie" with six related illustrations. Beginning on the front page is a 15 page article: "Cheap Yachting" which has twelve illustrations including ones showing the "Bird Island Light House, Buzzard's Bay" "Long Pier, Martha's Vineyard" &quo... See More
Item #150851
September 06, 1869
MANUFACTURERS & FARMERS JOURNAL, Sept. 6, 1869 A ftpg. report headed: "National Temperance Convention" lists a platform, and several resolutions that passed at the convention in Chicago. Good condition.
Small literary publication...
Item #150812
January 29, 1876
SUNDAY NIGHT, Philadelphia, January 29, 1876 A small publication with literary content and illustration with an ornate masthead and decorative corners on each page.
This is complete in four pages measuring approximately 12 x 9.5 inches with fold tears and light dirtiness. See photos for full details.
Item #150798
August 08, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Aug. 8, 1865 See the photo below for the front page, one column headlines concerning affairs in Texas from just after the end of the Civil War. The related text on these reports takes about 1 1/3 columns on the front page. You get the complete, 8 page issue in very nice, clean condition, with just a bit of irregularity at the spine.
Item #150787
May 01, 1868
AMERICAN MESSENGER, New York, 1868 Has religious news and content with many spiritual anecdotes. Holes at the fold junctures, a few fold tears, general wear and some foxing.
Address of Schuyler Colfax...
Item #150719
November 20, 1865
NEW-YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, November 20, 1865 The front page carries the article "Address Of Schuyler Colfax", "The True Reconstruction Policy", "Position Of The President".
Other news and advertisements of the day are within.
Complete in 8 pages and in good condition.
Item #150716
August 23, 1873
THE PRESS, Phila., Aug. 23, 1873 Ftpg. article: "The West Point Academy" "Training The Cadets For Duty", being a report of the Board of Visitors. Takes almost two columns. Nice condition.
From Rockville, Indiana...
Item #150700
INDIANA PATRIOT, Rockville, Indiana and dated 1876 This newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and srag when making newsprint at that time. This issue contains various news of the day and interesting advertisements, showing what life was like during the Centennial year.
\The photo shows an example of the look of the paper you will receive. The actual paper will be from th... See More
Early ad for baseball equipment ...
Item #150575
May 27, 1876
LESLIES' ILLUSTRATED, 1876 The inset shows the nice ad for the 'Ward B. Snyder' company, listed as the 'Headquarters for Base Ball Goods'. The ad measures about 3 1/2 by 2 3/8 inches and appears on an inside page. Ad has a nice woodcut of an early-style uniform too. Great to have from the year the National League was established! Good condition.
Item #150568
December 05, 1873
THE PRESS, Phila., Dec. 5, 1873 Page 2 has: "CONSTITUTION" "New Constitution Proposed To The Citizens Of The Commonwealth For Their Approval Or Rejection By The Constitutional Convention". Full text of the document taking 2 1/2 pgs. Ftpg. rubbing. Good.
Baseball... Playing against a traveling theater...
Item #150424
April 18, 1871
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, April 18, 1871 The frontpage of the issue features a report of "Baseball -- Eckfords vs. Tony Pastors" being a short report and box score. This was not a typical baseball game as Tony Pastors was actually a Traveling Theater, much like vaudeville. This also gives an interesting description of each team's uniforms.
Complete in eight pages and is in very nice conditi... See More
Pending Indian troubles...
Item #150272
May 27, 1872
ROCHESTER DEMOCRAT AND CHRONICLE, New York, May 27, 1872 Ftpg. heads: "Washington" "The Supplementary Article of the Treaty" "Pending Trouble with The Indians". Other news of the day and advertisements, many which are illustrated.
Uncommon title. This is complete in four pages, otherwise in good condition.
Curious little paper...
Item #150172
THE O.C. DAILY, 1867 A great curiosity for its tiny size if nothing else--it is less than 4 by 5 inches--being one of the smallest I have ever sold.Complete in four pages per issue, some light foxing, very nice condition.
The newspaper from the Oneida Community...
Item #150171
THE AMERICAN SOCIALIST, Oneida, New York, 1877 A small folio-size newspaper from Oneida, New York, a publication from this early "commune" in experimental living which advocated free love and other quite radical ideas at that time. Various religiously-themed reports within the issue plus a bit of current news of the day.Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed so it folds out to one ... See More
The Oneida Community...
Item #150170
THE CIRCULAR, 1872 A small size newspaper from the famous Oneida Community in New York, an early "commune" in experimental living. Various religiously-themed content but a bit of reporting of news of the day as well. An interesting title from this interesting community in in upstate New York. Very nice condition.
Inventions and devices from 1877...
Item #150151
January 01, 1877
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, 1877 The latest inventions & devices for industry & the home during this period of industrial development. Many illustrations with one on the front page.
Complete in 16 pages and in good condition.
PLEASE NOTE: The photos are representative of the issue, you will receive a randomly dated issue from within the year.
Sitting Bull... Boss Tweed...
Item #150139
AMERICAN SOCIALIST, ONEIDA, N.Y., Nov. 30, 1876 Inside has one paragraph re: "The hostile Indians under Sitting Bull are hard pressed by the U.S. troops...Sitting Bull refused to surrender unless...". Item re. the imprisoning of Wm. Tweed as well. Tabloid-size newspaper, nice.
Item #150066
May 17, 1866
NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, May 17, 1866 "Veto Of the Colorado Bill" on pg. 7 includes Pres. Johnson's reasons for denying statehood to Colorado. Signed in type: Andrew Johnson. Good.
From San Francisco... Early stock reports...
Item #150055
DAILY STOCK REPORT, San Francisco, California, 1875-1877. Much financial news & stock-related ads in this folio size newspaper, as well as mining-related content as well. The image is an example of the issue you will receive, but you will not receive the exact date shown.
From Charleston...
Item #150030
THE CHARLESTON DAILY NEWS, Charleston, South Carolina, 1870-1871. See the photo below for an example of this title from our archives, containing various news of the day both local & national, plus a wealth of period ads as well. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this specific date but will have the format as shown, and... See More
Miss Harris is acquitted...
Item #150017
July 20, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, July 20, 1865 Ftpg. heads: "MISS HARRIS ACQUITTED" "Extraordinary Close of a Remarkable Trial" "Tumultuous Joy of the Multitude" "The Boys Shout 'Hi! Hi!' and the Trial is Over. Nice.
Item #140235
March 31, 1865
WORCESTER DAILY TRANSCRIPT from Worcester, Massachusetts and dated March 31, 1865. This 4 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 short Civil War reports on inside pages from the day it was first reported that include the following reports: SEE PHOTO! and more from other ... See More
Item #140230
March 03, 1865
WORCESTER DAILY TRANSCRIPT from Worcester, Massachusetts and dated March 3, 1865. This 4 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 short Civil War reports on inside pages from the day it was first reported that include the following reports: SEE PHOTO! and more from other a... See More
Very rare mining town newspaper from Northern California...
Item #130588
HAVILAH MINER, Havilah, Kern County, California, 1872 A very rare title from the mining district from during its heyday. This is a volume 1, of which only a few remain.Various news of the day and a wealth of ads as well. Much chipping at the spine with some loss (see photo), both leaves loose at the spine, browning and very fragile. Clear, archival mends are also present.&nbs... See More
Uncommon title from the Old West...
Item #130556
THE PLACER WEEKLY ARGUS, Auburn, Placer County, California, 1874 A quite rare title from this town in Northern California, with a wealth of various local and national news of the day, and an interesting wealth of advertisements, many of which have the "typical Old West" look to them. A fascinating look at life in the Old West from a genuine newspaper of that day. You get the comple... See More
Item #130506
ALAMEDA COUNTY ADVOCATE, Haywood, California, 1872 Various news of the day and a wealth of ads. Just a volume two issue and my only title from Haywood. Never trimmed. Nice condition.
Item #130504
SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY ARGUS, Merced, California, 1877 A four page
newspaper with various news of the day and a wealth of ads. I don't
find many newspapers from Merced, and I only have a few of this title.
Inked stamp in the masthead done by the news agent who originally sold
this newspaper. Never bound nor trimmed, some tears and roughness at
margins and light browning.
From Bakersfield...
Item #130501
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIAN, Bakersfield, Kern County, California, 1873
Various news of the day and a wealth of ads. I believe this is the only
title I have from Bakersfield. Various tears at the margins, never
bound nor trimmed, 4 pages, generally nice.
Item #130497
MODESTO HERALD, Stanislaus County, California, 1877 Various news of the day with a wealth of ads as well, many of which are illustrated. Never bound nor trimmed, four pages, some minor tears at margins. An inked stamp in the upper corner from the news agent who sold it over 120 years ago!
From the Lake Tahoe area...
Item #130495
TRUCKEE REPUBLICAN, Truckee, Nevada County, California, 1874 From the
mining area in northwest California, very near Lake Tahoe. Various news
of the day and a wealth of ads which take most if not all of the front
page. Never bound nor trimmed. All issues have damage.
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