One of the earliest baseball illustrations to appear in any periodical...

PORTERS SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Dec. 27, 1856



* Earliest of baseball diagrams

* Pre-American Civil War era



This issue of this once popular sporting journal features one of the earliest baseball illustrations to appear in a periodical.

This simple illustration, which is actually a 3 by 3 inch diagram, shows the position of the players, and is part of an article: "Base Ball"... See More  

Croquet, fishing, and more great prints...

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Sept. 6, 1890  The front page is a great print featuring: "Croquet in Connecticut--The Prize Tournament at Norwich" which includes 4 comic scenes as well.

Among the prints inside are: "A Turpentine Still near New Berne" "A Watermelon Auction on the North River Front, New York City" "Honors to Ericsson..." conce... See More  

Great full page baseball print... Rare Bocce Ball print...

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Aug. 31, 1889  The full front page is a nice print: "At Lake George Landing--Saluting the Passengers".

But likely the most significant print is a great full page: "A Base-Ball Incident--Caught Between The Bases" which shows a player caught in a rundown.

Other good prints include a half page: "Gioca Di Bocci--Summer Afternoon... See More  

Early, detailed letter from San Diego...

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 24, 1847  Much reporting on the Mexican War, plus the front page has: "Late From California" which is a lengthy letter from San Diego reading more like a travelogue than a military report, although there is mention of a battle with the Mexicans.

Also on the front page: "Letter From Gen. Taylor" and "Santa Anna's Dis... See More  

Early British Columbia, Canada...

MAINLAND GUARDIAN, New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada, Jan. 29, 1879  



* Rare publication



A quite uncommon title from this town in British Columbia, with various news and literary items of the day and a wealth of ads a well, several of which are illustrated.

Complete in four pages, typical folio size, never bound, nice condition.



AI notes: The Mainland Guardian was a pro... See More  

Early print of the harbor of Honolulu...

THE SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, April 19, 1851  



* Early of Honolulu Harbor

* Kingdom of Hawaii - print

* Sandwich - Hawaiian Islands



The nice & quite detailed print at the top of the front page is captioned: "The Port Of Honolulu, In The Sandwich Islands", now known as Hawaii. There is a nice article on it as well beginning: "It is not many years sinc... See More  

Robert Goddard & early rockets... Charles Lindbergh, Jr. ...

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, July 10, 1930  One column heads on page 7 include: "Guggenheim Backs Goddard 'Moon Rocket' ". Page 9 has a somewhat large photos of baby Charles Lindbergh, Jr. headed: "Sh-h-h-h! --He's Asleep!"

Complete in 18 pages, nice condition.

Discovery of perpetual motion...

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1772  Among the articles are: "Memoirs of the Life of Sir Henry Fynes" "Characteristics of Saxon and Norman Architecture" "Perpetual Motion Said to be Discovered" and other items. Near the back is the "Historical Chronicle" which has the latest news reports of the day. Included is a report from Georgia concer... See More  

News of Cornwallis' surrender... Benedict Arnold & the Battle of Groton Heights...

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1781  Near the back is a section headed: "American News" which has a "Copy of a Letter from Brig. Gen. Arnold to his Excellency the Commander in Chief, dated Sound off Plumb Island, Sept. 8, 1781" which takes over an entire page & is signed by him in type: B. Arnold.

This is his detailed report on the taking of New Londo... See More  

The Nullification Crisis: Andrew Jackson's response...

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 19, 1833 



* Nullification Crisis w/ Andrew Jackson



On November 26, 1832, South  Carolina passed The Ordinance of Nullification which declared the Tariff of 1828 and 1832 null and void within its borders.

This issue contains President Andrew Jackson's message of January 16, 1833 in which he threatened to send in federal troops to enfo... See More  

In the North, but pro-South...

THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Feb. 25, 1863  Described as "The Hottest Rebel Sheet to be found in the North or the South", this newspaper opposed the war and attracted the hatred of the Republicans and the Lincoln administration. It insisted that slavery could not be prohibited by law. So obnoxious was this paper to Unionists that it was denied circulation in some cities. In 1863 the ... See More  

Investigating "Jack the Ripper"... Lengthier than most...

THE TIMES, London, England, Oct. 11, 1888  



* Jack the Ripper Whitechapel murders

* Best title to be had (very rare as such)



During the last half of 1888 the East End of London, primarily the Whitechapel district, was terrorized by a murderer who came to be known as Jack The Ripper. His infamous & brutal crime spree was reported in newspapers around the world--indeed, most Ame... See More  

Feature on Brian Eno... Pat Benatar's music career begins at a NYC nightclub...

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, April 3, 1978



* Pat Benatar - American singer and songwriter

* Woman musician's career begins at a NYC nightclub

* Noticed for the first time by a record representative

* Feature article on Brian Eno - music pioneer



Page 81 has a amazing ad for "PAT BENATAR" performances at the Tramps nightclub in New York City. T... See More  

1974 Attica film American premiere advertisement...

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, April 11, 1974



* ATTICA - American documentary film

* 1971 Attica prison riot - uprising - rebellion

* American premiere movie advertisement



Page 78 has a 14 x 6 inch advertisement for for the American premiere of "ATTICA" film in Manhattan. This film was directed by Cinda Firestone. (see images)

I suspect this to b... See More  

Hometown newspaper on Garfield's funeral...

THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Ohio, Sept. 24, 1881  



* President James S. Garfield death

* Best publication to be had



A very graphic issue on the funeral of President James Garfield, who was born & raised in a Cleveland suburb and is buried in Cleveland.

The top of the front page has two large illustrations showing: "The Pavilion And Catafalque" and: "The Funeral Car&... See More  

Civil War map on the front page...

NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 7, 1864  The front page features a map headed: "The Smithfield and Ben's Church Affair".

Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Rebel Attempt Capture Cumberland Gap" "Brisk Skirmishing and Repulse of the Enemy" "News From Chattanooga" "Details of the Rebel Demonstration on Newbern, N.C." "The F... See More  

Displayable issue for the outdoorsman...

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN--"Sportsman Number", New York, February 29, 1908  See the photo for the great color cover which has an outdoor sports theme. The front page is a photo of: "Mountaineering In the Himalayas". Much of the content within has a sporting theme.

Complete issue, small library stamp near the spine, otherwise in great condition.

Angry Boston freeholders... Destroy Fort Pitt...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, Dec. 19, 1772  The second page has the follow-up petition from the Freeholders of Boston expressing once again their concern about the salaries of the judges of the Superior Court, as well as a request for a special meeting of the General Assembly to discuss this important and alarming matter.

A reply from the Governor says their reasons are insufficient and they have n... See More  

One of the best early baseball prints, the game made famous by Currier & Ives...

LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Aug. 26, 1865 



* Famous Currier and Ives baseball game print



The top of page 4 has one of the better baseball prints of the era, showing the action at the famous game played at Hoboken on August 3, 1865 between the Atlantics of Brooklyn and the Mutuals of New York.

The print, taking close to one-third of the page, is captioned: "Base Ball Match ... See More  

Peace with dishonor is not acceptable...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 6, 1782 



* Revolutionary War Era

* 18th century

* From The Enemy



Page 4 has an interesting report which explains how the British soldiers  fighting in America are paid.

Page 5 has news headed: "America" with datelines from Charleston and Annapolis mentioning in part: "...in an excursion he made to Amelia twp. last week fell in ... See More  

Clam bake... Mining in Colorado...

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, July 15, 1871 The front cover contains a half page illustration "Yachting  - At the Helm" along with two smaller illustrations of the Cape May Regatta prizes.

Within the issue is a full page contain two prints of the Clam Bake at Round Island, Connecticut; a nearly half-page print of the Gulch Mining at Clear Creek Canyon, Colorado; a half ... See More  

Nice George Washington issue...

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 30, 1794  



* (2) President George Washington acts



The first column of the front page includes two Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington, making this a nice issue for display.

This title was one of only very few which printed Presidential documents with a script-type signature.

Four pages, various foxing, qui... See More  

Fleshing out the details in the treaty with America...

DREWRY'S DERBY MERCURY, England, April 17, 1783 



* re. the End of the Revolutionary War



Page 2 has some reports from the House of Commons relating to the treaty with America, particularly the trade portion. The back page has some talk concerning relations with America as well.

Four pages, nice condition.

Baseball before the Civil War.... Calling for an historic convention...

PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Jan. 3, 1857  A rather famous sporting newspaper, with a sporting-themed masthead, calling itself: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". This is a volume one issue.

Inside has most of a column taken up with: "Base Ball" being a very lengthy account of: "The Gotham Club", one of the more not... See More  

Charles Lindbergh, Jr...

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 10, 1930  One column heads on the front page; 'Lindy Jr. Poses For Cameramen; First Photos Distributed" with the photos on the back page.

Complete in 38 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on very high-quality newsprint meant for institutional holdings. Great condition, with 5 small binding holes at the blank spine.