Columbus arriving in the "new world"...
Item #153081
THE NEW WORLD, New York, 1841 Basically a literary newspaper although there are some news items near the back. The masthead features a nice engraving showing Columbus arriving in the "New World", hence the title.Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown.
Measures 10 by 14 inches and contain... See More
Columbus arriving in the "new world"...
Item #153082
THE NEW WORLD, New York, 1843 Basically a literary newspaper although there are some news items near the back. The masthead features a nice engraving showing Columbus arriving in the "New World", hence the title.Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown.
Measures 8 by 11 inches and contains... See More
Item #140198
July 30, 1863
THE EVENING POST, New York July 30, 1863. This very large sized 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 (The left margin is very closely cropped and there is some loss of text). This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports from the day it was first reported with SMALL one column BACK PAGE headline... See More
Item #140490
February 15, 1864
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT from Boston, Massachusetts and dated February 15, 1864. 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 Civil War reports from the day it was first reported with the following SMALL one column INSIDE PAGE headline(s): "Matters in Rebeldom" "Transf... See More
Singlesheet of advertisements...
Item #150179
September 23, 1801
CENTINEL ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT, Boston, Massachusetts, September 23, 1801 A single-sheet being comprised all of advertisements.
Rough edges along with foxing (see images).
Item #150308
November 30, 1833
THE PENNY MAGAZINE, London, Nov. 30, 1833 A quarto-size publication, the ftpg. has a halfpg. illustration: "Central Nave of St. Peter's" in Rome. Small stain in the outer margin, o/w good.
Republican nominations...
Item #150606
June 18, 1892
WAVERLY FREE PRESS, Waverly, New York, June 18, 1892 "Republican Nominations" on the frontpage discusses the nominees and includes a nice, one column illustrations of Harrison and Reid.
Complete in four pages, measuring approximately 19 3/4 x 13 inches, evenly browned with some edge tears and several small binding holes along the left spine margin. Should be handled with some care.... See More
Item #151690
April 05, 1864
WORCESTER DAILY TRANSCRIPT newspaper from Mass., dated April 5, 1864. See the photo below for the fascinating back page advertisement for "Indian Remedy For Females" with much detail on its uses. The full ad takes two-thirds of a column with much descriptive text. You get the complete 4 page issue--unusual item!
Item #152288
March 23, 1832
NEW-YORK SPECTATOR, March 23, 1832 Ftpg. has a detailed meeting report: "Young Men's Auxiliary Colonization Society" along with a list of the officers &managers. Some light foxing.
Item #152995
MAJOR & KNAPP ILLUSTRATED MONTHLY, New York, 1871. See the photo below for an example of this title from our archives. A quite uncommon title with an ornate masthead, containing basically literary-related items. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this specific dat but will have the format as shown. Nice condition, 12 pages. 14"x1... See More
A tiny newspaper from Minnesota...
Item #153026
January 01, 1892
THE CURIO, Benson, Minnesota, 1892 See the photo for an example of this title from our archives, containing various tidbits, poems, stamp collecting items, etc. An unusual and "curious" tiny newspaper, so the title fits 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 ... See More
A literary publication...
Item #153030
APPLETONS' JOURNAL, New York, 1872 See the photo for an example of this title from our archives, with basically literary content and with a front page illustration.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.
Has 28 pages & measures about 11 by 8 inches. Some wear... See More
A Quaker publication...
Item #153057
FRIEND'S INTELLIGENCER, Philadelphia, 1853 A Quaker magazine with a wide variety of content.Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown.
Sixteen pages with occasional foxing, 7 by 10 inches.
McGwire breaks Maris' home run record...
Item #160668
September 09, 1998
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, Missouri, September 9, 1998 See the photo for a terrific & very displayable newspaper celebrating Mark McGwire 62nd home run of the season, breaking Roger Maris' home run record. Great to have in a St. Louis newspaper! This is the complete issue and is in very good condition with only a slight even toning (see images).
Item #160753
January 20, 1953
MORNING CALL, Allentown, Pa. January 20, 1953 Two line, six column head: "Eisenhower Ends Democratic Rule By Becoming Nation's 34th President" Subhead: "Weather Outlook For Inauguration: Cloudy and Warm" plus related photos. Front page only!
For the little child in all of us...
Item #161498
January 01, 1900
THE YOUTH'S COMPANION, Boston, Massachusetts, 1900-1905. A charming newspaper with several short stories for children, featuring several illustrations, an ornate masthead, and plenty of advertisements. Note: the photo is "generic". The issue you will receive will be of the same "look" and condition, but actual dates vary within the range of 1900-1905.
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