Two prints of early fine engines... Missions near San Antonio...
Item #673912
February 18, 1854
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Feb. 18, 1854 This was one of the few illustrated newspapers of that time as the famed Harper's Weekly didn't start until 1857.
Perhaps the best prints of of early fine engines: "Hope Hose Carriage, of Philadelphia, at the Crystal Palace" and: "Representation of Fire Engine No. 38, of New York City".
Other prints include: "I... See More
Nine issues of Scientific American: latest inventions of the day...
Item #673770
January 24, 1863
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York A nice lot of 9 different issues from 1863, 1864 & 1865, each during the Civil War & each containing a wealth of articles and many illustrations of the latest improvements & inventions of the day. Some fascinating reports on 19th century ingenuity during the Civil War.
Each issue is complete in 16 pages and in very nice condition.... See More
Newspaper of Stanford University...
Item #673741
April 18, 1894
DAILY PALO ALTO, Stanford University, California, April 18, 1894 This was the school newspaper published by this now prestigious university in Northern California, with various news tidbits, items about school and many ads as well. All are volume one issues, from the first year of its existence.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, a few minor margin tears & slightly irregular at the bl... See More
A very uncommon title...Religious magazine...
Item #673730
May 01, 1828
NEW JERUSALEM MAGAZINE, (Boston), October, 1827 Although the Boston imprint does not appear on the ftpg., we include a copy of the volume's title page which verifies the city of publication.
A religious publication with contents including: "Salvation In the Commandments" "Revelation & Reason" "Nature & Efficacy of True Prayer" and more.
Complete in... See More
Much reporting on the Civil War...
Item #673724
January 13, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Jan. 13, 1863 Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "The Attack On Vicksburg" "The Yazoo as a Base Abandoned" "The Rebel Defenses there Impregnable" "Details of the Fighting" and: "The Loss Of Galveston" "Magruder's Official Report" signed in type: J. Bankhead Magruder; and "Springfield Not ... See More
Reports on Jeff Davis' annual message...
Item #673723
January 16, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Jan. 16, 1863 Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are several with comments on: "Jeff. Davis's Annual Message" "He Will Accept Peace Only With Independence" "Statement of His Retaliation Orders" "He Insists Upon Killing Butler" "His Opinion of the Emancipation Proclamation" He Threatens the Extermination of t... See More
Latest reports from the Civil War...
Item #673721
October 27, 1863
THE WORLD, New York, Oct. 27, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Army Of The Cumberland" "Rumored Rear Attack on Allenton & Rome" "News From General Burnside" "Reports of a Strong Rebel Force This Side the Rappahannock Untrue" "The Rebel Privateers" and much more.
Eight pages, nice condition.
North & South Dakota are admitted to the Union...
Item #673611
November 07, 1889
GREENSBORO NORTH STATE, North Carolina, Nov. 7, 1889 Near the bottom of the front page is a rather small, yet notable report headed: "North And South Dakota Admitted", they becoming the 39th and 40th admitted to the Union.
Eight pages, irregular and loose at the spine, various tears at the margins.
Suffragist leader, Tennie Claflin, is married into royalty...
Item #673564
February 16, 1888
GREENSBORO NORTH STATE, North Carolina, Feb. 16, 1888 The front page has an interesting article on the notable Tennessee (Tennie) Claflin, who with her sister, Victoria Woodhull, were leading women's suffrage leaders. The article is headed: "Viscountess Of Montserrat" "Well Remembered Tennie C. Claflin Bears that Title and is Visiting Here".
Eight pages, very nice co... See More
America's graphic newspaper...
Item #673531
May 04, 1875
THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, May 4, 1875 The full ftpg. is a political cartoon: "A Yankee Cadi In The Court Of The Pharoahs". Pages 4 and 5 have various prints as well.
Eight pages, good condition.
Nice print of Budapest, Hungary...
Item #673530
November 22, 1851
SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Nov. 22, 1851 The front page features a nice print of: "Buda-Pesth, Capital Of Hungary" which has a lengthy, descriptive caption. Now commonly spelled "Budapest".
Four pages,large size, 3 folds with some minor wear at the folds and margins, generally good. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.
Early print of Florence Nightingale...
Item #673529
April 07, 1855
SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, April 7, 1855
* Rare Florence Nightingale illustration
The front page features a print of: "Miss Florence Nightingale" which has a lengthy article on her as well. Nightingale came to prominence from her nursing work during the Crimean War.
Four pages, huge size, folded 3 times with wear at the folds with some fold loss and fold tears as w... See More
On burning Hindu widows on their husbands funeral pyre...
Item #673462
November 06, 1819
BOSTON RECORDER, Nov. 6, 1819 The front page has a rather lengthy and interesting article: "Hindoo Petition Against Burning Widows" beginning: "The effort of the British government to suppress the brutal custom of burning widows on the funeral pile of their husbands have been highly meritorious...".
Another article of the same heading is on page 3.
Four pages, nice cond... See More
New York pawnbrokers...
Item #673425
May 06, 1875
THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, May 6, 1875 The full ftpg. is a political cartoon of: "The Belligerent Speaker of New York's House of Commons", Jeremiah McGuire.
Among the prints inside are 7 concerning: "New York Pawnbrokers" "The Flower Seller" " 'Rapid Transit' In Berlin" and a few more.
Eight pages, some minor margin tears, nice conditio... See More
Five American newspapers: 1803-1809...
Item #673424
June 13, 1805
(5) Five very early 19th century American newspapers: United States' Gazette, Nov. 27, 1809; Massachusetts Spy, June 15, 1808; Boston Gazette, May 16, 1805; Independent Chronicle, Nov. 23,1807; and New York Herald, Nov. 19, 1803. All five are good "newsy" newspapers of folio size, 4 pages, some margin tears, generally good condition. A nice set of five different, early newspapers.... See More
By the Shaker Community...
Item #673417
THE SHAKER, Shakers, New York, and Shaker Village, New Hampshire, September, 1876 * Uncommon publication
A monthly publication "Published By The United Societies" for those in the Shaker community, quite famous today for the style of furniture they produced.
Much religious content including: "Our Saviour" "Discipline of Goodness" "Is Woman Any Longer... See More
Fighting near Chattanooga...
Item #673348
October 09, 1863
THE WORLD, New York, Oct. 9, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Chattanooga Shelled from Lookout Mountain!" "Rebel Accounts of the Engagement & its Results" "Mysterious Movements of the Enemy" "Disastrous Fate of the Overland Expedition to Idahoe" "Capt. Fiske's Party Massacred by the Sioux" "Advance of... See More
The losses at Chickamauga...
Item #673347
October 19, 1863
THE WORLD, New York, Oct. 19, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Gen. Rosecrans's Army" "Probable Attack on Bridgeport, Tennessee" "Federal and Rebel Losses at Chickamauga" "Gen. Meade's Army Reported within the Defenses of Washington!" "Lee's Supposed Movement Toward the Shenandoah and Maryland" and mor... See More
General Meade relieved of his command...
Item #673346
October 28, 1863
THE WORLD, New York, Oct. 28, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "News From Virginia" "General Meade to Be Removed from Command" "Reported Recrossing of the Rappahannock by Lee" "From East Tennessee" "Severe Fight Near Philadelphia" "The Rebels Driven from the Field" and much more.
Eight pages, nice condit... See More
Capturing the Rio Grande during the Civil War...
Item #673344
December 28, 1863
THE WORLD, New York, Dec. 28, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Loss and Recapture of the Valley of the Rio Grande" "Value of the Possession" "The Revolt at Fort Jackson" "Guerrilla Operations in Western Tennessee--Fight Near Princeton--Eighty Men Killed".
Eight pages, minor wear at the spine due to disbinding, good conditi... See More
The Women's International Council is formed...
Item #673312
April 05, 1888
GREENSBORO NORTH STATE, North Carolina, April 5, 1888 The front page has a report on the historic 1st meeting of the International Council of Women which was held in Washington, D.C., and was presided over by Susan B. Anthony. The front has: "THE WOMEN'S COUNCIL ENDED", followed by considerable details of the meeting. The article states the closing session began with prayer, en... See More
National Thanksgiving Day... Tillie Smith Monument from Hackettstown, NJ...
Item #673310
November 24, 1887
GREENSBORO NORTH STATE, North Carolina, Nov. 24, 1887 The front page has an account of the Tillie Smith Monument in Hackettstown, NJ Included is print of Tillie and of the monument that was going to be dedicated on Thanksgiving Day.
Page 7 has many short articles covering Thanksgiving for anyone including: "NATIONAL THANKSGIVING DAY" ,"A CITY THANKSGIVING", &qu... See More
Rebel Steam Ram Manassa attempts to sink U.S. Steamer Mississippi...
Item #673285
May 31, 1862
SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, May 31, 1862
The front page features a print of: "THE REBEL, STEAM RAM MANASSAS ENDEAVORING TO SINK THE U.S. STEAMER MISSISSIPPI BELOW NEW ORLEANS BY RUNNING INTO HER", with descriptive text, and the back page contains print: "THE CARTE DE VISITE".
Complete in four pages, rubbing on mid-fold (minor loss), a slightly rough left spine, but o... See More
Captain Coles's Cupola Ships...
Item #673284
June 14, 1862
SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, June 14, 1862
The front page features a print of: "THE CAPTAIN COLES'S CUPOLA SHIP" with accompanying text. The back page has a print of: "THE MEDICAL STUDENT AT HOME".
Complete in four pages, rubbing on mid-fold (minor loss), but otherwise good. The issue was once folded in quarters which and has some browning along the fo... See More
New Orleans Cemetery...
Item #673283
June 21, 1862
SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, June 21, 1862
The front page features a print of: "THE CITY CEMETERY OF NEW ORLEANS", with accompanying text. The back page has a print of: "THE BEARD MOVEMENT".
Complete in four pages, a slightly rough left spine, rubbing on mid-fold (minor loss), but otherwise good. The issue was once folded in quarters which and has some bro... See More
Mediumship expose... Spiritualist
Item #673268
February 17, 1878
THE DAILY MEMPHIS AVALANCHE, Tennessee, Feb. 17, 1878
* Mediumship - Spiritualism
* Spirits of the dead
This uncommon title is larger than normal newspapers of the day which measures 28 x 21 inches. The back page has an article headed: "The Trans-Death Courier" "How Foster, the 'Medium,' Just Would Kill Two Very Live Men '" See image for text here.
Other new... See More
Horrible conditions of the Andersonville Prison...
Item #673173
September 10, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 10, 1865
* Andersonville Prison - Camp Sumter
* Captain Henry Wirz trial - Georgia
The first column heads include: "TRIAL OF CAPT. WIRZ" "Evidence of the Infernal Spirit of Gen. Winder" "Official Document by a Rebel Inspector-General" "He Says Winder Openly Proposed to Starve Men to Death" "That Was Cheaper than to Bui... See More
Very first appearance of Walt Whitman's poem "A Prairie Sunset"...
Item #673170
March 09, 1888
NEW YORK HERALD, March 9, 1888
* Walt Whitman's "A Prairie Sunset" poem - 1st appearance
Page 6 has a poem titled: "A Prairie Sunset", signed in block type, WALT WHITMAN .
This is the very first appearance of this poem as verified by the Walt Whitman Archive. It is very significant as such. It would later appear in his noteworthy compilation, "Leaves... See More
Indian troubles in Georgia... Buonaparte...
Item #673103
May 22, 1818
NEW YORK SPECTATOR, May 22, 1818 Page 2 has various reports from Europe with some content concerning Bonaparte, including comments on his exile at St. Helena. Also: "Voyage to the North Pole". Pg. 4 has nearly a full column concerning: "Destruction of the Chehaw Village" in Georgia, and another report: "Expedition Against the Chehaws" Indians.
Four pages, nice ... See More
The "Colored Convention" at Columbia SC...
Item #673092
October 25, 1871
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 25, 1871
* Southern Colored Convention
* Post Civil War Negroes - blacks
Page 3 has a one column heading: "COLORED NATIONAL CONVENTION" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 12 pages, a little irregular along the spine, nice condition.
Smuggling, piracy, and the case of Tobias Watkins...
Item #673067
June 06, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 6, 1829 Among the many articles is the front page: "Smuggling" concerning tobacco being smuggled into England. Page 2 has: "Piracy" concerning the taking of a pirate ship off St. Barts & sent to Pensacola for adjudication.
Nearly 5 pages are taken up with the: "Case of Tobias Watkins", part of a a troubled relati... See More
Andrew Jackson... The cotton trade...
Item #673066
May 02, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 2, 1829 The front page contains a letter signed in type by: Andrew Jackson. Page 2 has a report--with charts--on: "The Cotton Trade".
Another age has: "Piracy" with a dateline from Mobile, Alabama.
Sixteen pages, 6 by 9 1/2 inches, nice condition.
As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the most widely-circu... See More
James Monroe leads in the election... Navy seeks a depot in the Chesapeake...
Item #673062
February 15, 1817
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Feb. 15, 1817 Featured is a chart showing that James Monroe is in the lead for Presidency of the United States. Another report has much detail on: "Cleopatra's Barge".
Five pages are taken up with considerable detail on: "Naval Depot" "Report of the Secretary of the Navy...Information Relating to the Selection of a Site for... See More
Appalachicola, Florida... Slave or free?
Item #673060
September 14, 1816
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 14, 1816 Starting on the front page and continuing within is a great article describing a banquet held in Paris to celebrate American Independence, which illustrates the great relationship held between both nations.
Another article within describes the mass migration of Negroes from in and around New Orleans to Appalachicola, Florida.... See More
Increasing the size of the U.S. Navy... On the defense of Fort McHenry...
Item #673058
May 18, 1816
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 18, 1816
* United States Navy & Fort McHenry
* George Armistead & James Madison
All of pages 1, 2 & part of page 3 are taken up with honors to those who defended Baltimore in September, 1814 when invaded by the British, including a letter datelined from Fort McHenry signed: Geo. Armstead.
Inside has: "An Act to Abolish the E... See More
The "contemptible braggart" General Smyth...
Item #673043
December 04, 1812
THE REPERTORY & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Dec. 4, 1812 The ftpg. has over a column taken up with the situation at Sacket's Harbor, including a lengthy letter from there signed in type by: Isaac Chauncey.
But the most interesting piece may be the brief report on page 2: "Of all the contemptible & ridiculous braggarts that ever disgraced the profession of a soldier, it is a... See More
British advancing towards the nation's capital...
Item #673021
July 28, 1813
BOSTON PATRIOT, July 28, 1813 Although this issue has much on the war in Europe, page 2 has: "Enemy In the Potomac" datelined from Washington and noting in part: "...that the advanced squadron of the enemy had retired down the river...were not in sight at Point Yates, about 70 miles below this city..." and more on the British advance towards the capital.
Inside has: &quo... See More
Check from Cooperstown, 1834...
Item #672995
This is a genuine check written on the "Otsego County Bank" of Cooperstown, New York dated 1834. Included is the amount in the lower left corner with a signature in the lower right. There is a nice engraving of an eagle with an olive branch in its beak.An early financial item & great to have from this town famous as the home of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Measures 2 1/2 by 5 1/2 inc... See More
Lengthy reporting on cricket matches...
Item #672985
June 12, 1847
SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, June 12, 1847 This newspaper has a wealth of sports and entertainment-related reports, including over half a page taken up with the: "Cricketers' Chronicle" showing results of many matches.
Sixteen pages, nice condition.
The U.S. Navy to build more ships of war...
Item #672954
December 05, 1812
BOSTON PATRIOT, Dec. 5, 1812 Page 2 reports from Washington: "A bill was yesterday introduced...for increasing the Navy of the U. States...propose recommending the building of four ships of 74 guns; four large frigates; and four vessels of 16 guns...". This is followed by: "Naval Establishment" beginning: "The frigate Constellation, now lying in the Eastern Branch, r... See More
Much naval reporting from the War of 1812...
Item #672951
November 21, 1812
BOSTON PATRIOT, Nov. 21, 1812 Page 2 has a few reports on the War of 1812 one mentioning that Commodore Chauncey has sailed for Sacket's Harbor. Also on page 2: "Mr. Madison is an Enemy to Commerce & a Navy".
Page 3 has: "War Intelligence On the Ocean" which takes a full column.
Four pages, nice condition.
John Rodgers reports on a naval encounter...
Item #672950
November 18, 1812
BOSTON PATRIOT, Nov. 18, 1812
* USS President - U.S. Navy frigate
Page 2 has two-thirds of a column taken up with: "Our Navy & It's Prospects", followed by a letter signed by John Rodgers of the U.S. frigate President. He reports on a naval encounter with British ships.
Page 3 has: "War Intelligence On The Ocean" followed by: "American Prizes".
F... See More
First time we've offered this title...
Item #672907
April 24, 1807
THE PEOPLE'S FRIEND & DAILY ADVERTISER, New York, April 24, 1807 A rather uncommon title as it only lasted for eleven months. A typical newspaper of the day with news & advertisements, but in "2nd rate" condition, worn at the fold and margins with a few holes at the horizontal folds.
Latest reports from the Civil War...
Item #672819
October 08, 1863
THE WORLD, New York, Oct. 8, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Gen. Rosecrans's Army" "Results of the Rebel Raid Near Murfreesboro" "From the Southwest" 'Missouri Invaded by 2,000 Rebels" "Our Troops Concentrating for Their Capture" "Guerrilla Ravages in Kentucky" "Reported Fighting With the Rebel... See More
Aftermath of Murfreesboro, and more...
Item #672813
January 10, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Jan. 10, 1863 Among the many front page column heads on the Civil War are: "From General Rosecrans's Army" "Murfreesboro Deserted" "Rosecrans in Pursuit of the Rebels" "The Enemy at Tullahoma" "Loss of Springfield, Mo." "The Place Attacked by a Large Rebel Force" "Gen. Brown Badly Wounded" "Anoth... See More
Print shows Fort Niagara...
Item #672755
August 30, 1851
SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Aug. 30, 1851 The top of the front page features a nice print of the: "Outlet Of Niagara River" which includes a view of Fort Niagara as well as Fort Massasauga on the Canadian shore. Descriptive text as well.
Four pages, large folio size, 3 folds with minor fold and margin wear. The folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.... See More
Nice trout fishing print... Scenes on the Mississippi...
Item #672695
June 10, 1871
EVERY SATURDAY, Boston, June 10, 1871 Inside has a very ice full page print by J.S. Davis: "Trouting" showing two men fishing. Also two pages of: "On The Mississippi" which has 5 prints including: "A Creole Pedagogue" "The Landing Near Bonnet Carre" "A Deer-Chase on the Mississippi" and "A Submerged Plantation". A full page of scene... See More
Whaling disaster of 1871....
Item #672644
November 14, 1871
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, November 14, 1871
* Whaling disaster of 1871
* Bowhead whales hunting
* Arctic ice jam
Page 5 has an article headed: "The Destruction Of The Arctic Whaling Fleet" "Twelve Hundred Seamen Wrecked--Great Loss OF Life...." and list of the ships lost. Text takes up just over a full column.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, minor margin wear, gene... See More
Very displayable front page on the Spanish-American War...
Item #672603
April 25, 1898
NEW YORK JOURNAL, April 25, 1898 The entire front page is taken up with a wealth of headlines and subheads on the Spanish-American War, plus a nice graphic captioned: "How The Patrol Fleet Will Protect New York Harbor".
The prime headline is a banner: "DETROIT SEIZES BIG STEAMER AFTER HAVING HER UNDER FIRE".
Present are the outer leaves of the first (of two) secti... See More
Bridge at Harlem...
Item #672594
September 02, 1865
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Sept. 2, 1865 Inside has a half page print of: "The Present Condition Of The New Iron Bridge, Harlem, New York". A full page shows: "The Grand Annual Picnic and Excursion Of The New Jersey Farmers and Their Families To Raritan Bay, Amboy New Jersey On Saturday, August 19." And a full page with 4 prints of: "The Frightfu... See More
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