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Item #548055
January 20, 1917
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 20, 1917 (Print only)
This single page features a half-page advertisement for "Mitchell Motors Company".
The page measures approximately 10.75" x 15" and is in nice condition.
Scientific American illustration...
Item #548053
January 20, 1917
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 20, 1917 (Print only)
This single page illustration is entitled "A Phase of the Ice Harvest: Guiding the Cakes of Ice into the Scoring Saws".
The page measures approximately 10.75" x 15" and is in nice condition however it does contain a library ink stamp in the top margin (see photo for details).... See More
Robert John Walker...
Item #548043
July 22, 1857
WASHINGTON UNION, Washington D.C., July 22, 1857
* Kansas troubles
* Robert John Walker
Page 2 has a "Proclamation" addressed "To The People Of Lawrence", signed in type: R. J. Walker, the Governor of the Kansas Territory.
A page 2 report about the visit of the "railroad excursionists" includes a letter signed in type: James Buchanan.
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"Gathering Wood" print...
Item #547957
February 26, 1876
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 26, 1876 (Print only)
This 3/4 page illustration entitled "Gathering Wood" is from a painting by Edouard Frere.
The page measures approximately 11.25" x 16" and is in nice condition.
Thomas Nast cartoon...
Item #547956
February 26, 1876
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 26, 1876 (Print only)
This single page features a Thomas Nast cartoon entitled "No Rudder - No Aim... It Is Not So Easy To Catch That Dear Little (Republican) Lamb, After All".
The page measures approximately 11.25" x 16" and is in nice condition.
Thomas Nast cartoons...
Item #547954
February 26, 1876
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 26, 1876 (Print only)
This single page features two Thomas Nast cartoons entitled "Another 'Dead Issue' Turned Up" and "News!", each measuring approximately 4.75" x 4.5". The remainder of the page is comprised of various advertisements.
The page measures approximately 11.25" x 16" and is in nice condition... See More
"The Dinner Bell" print...
Item #547952
February 26, 1876
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 26, 1876 (Print only)
This 3/4 page illustration entitled "The Dinner Bell - A Sketch near Silberhausen, Saxony" is from the Supplement section of the issue and contains an accompanying article.
The page measures approximately 11.25" x 16" and is in nice condition.
Pre Great Depression...
Item #547741
February 17, 1921
PERHAM ENTERPRISE BULLETIN, Minnesota, February 17, 1921
* Pre Great Depression Midwest issue
* Farming region
This 4 page newspaper has local news of the day with many advertisements.
This issue is somewhat browned with some margin tears and little wear at the folds, otherwise good.
Item #547689
February 18, 1899
THE BULLETIN, San Francisco, California, February 18, 1899
* Emile Loubet w/ print
* President of France
This 12 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page:
* LOUBET IS NOW THE PRESIDENT OF FRANCE
with subheads that include: "Chosen By The General Assembly" and more.
Also a nice illustration of Loubet.
Other news of the day. Some margin wear with a fe... See More
Item #546866
April 01, 1854
THE MOTHER'S ASSISTANT & YOUNG LADY'S FRIEND, Boston, Massachusetts, April, 1854
* Uncommon title
* Parental themed magazine
Has content designed to aid in "domestic education" and promote "parental responsibility" using the Bible as a guide. Octavo-size, 32 pgs., some wear, & tattered a bit at the edges. Still has original pink wrapper.... See More
Item #546828
August 03, 1920
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, August 3, 1920
* Charles Ponzi Scheme
* Early day swindler
This 36 page newspaper has a one column headlines on the front page:
* PONZI RESUMES PAYING CLAIMS
* Scalpers Besiege Line at His Office Trying To Buy Out Those Waiting
Other news of the day throughout. Some browning and wear around the margins, otherwise good.
source: wikipedia: Charles Ponzi ... See More
Pope Leo III...
Item #546623
January 20, 1894
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, January 20, 1894
* 19th century prints
* Pope Leo III
Full front page portrait of His Holiness Pope Leo XIII seated in a large chair, from a painting by the artist Theobald Chartran.
Other prints with text throughout this 16 page issue. Nice for display. Nice condition.
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Item #545966
January 01, 1979
"THE DEMOCRATIC ART--Chromolithography 1840-1900. Pictures for a 19th Century America" by Peter C.Marzio (1979). Hardbound with dust jacket, 357 pgs.
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Item #545595
January 01, 1946
"C. P. SCOTT 1846-1932--The Making of The 'Manchester Guardian' " (1946). Hardbound with dust jacket, 250 pgs.
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Item #545594
January 01, 1947
"PARIS HERALD, The Incredible Newspaper", by Al Laney (1947). Hardbound, 334 pgs.
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Item #545535
January 01, 1971
PERIODICAL PUBLICATIONS - A Bibliography of Bibliographies - Volume Two", by Theodore Besterman (1971) Hardbound 270 pgs.
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Item #545533
January 01, 1986
"THE PAPER - The Life & Death of the New York Herald Tribune", by Richard Kluger. (1986) Hardbound with dust jacket, 800 pgs.
Item #545209
July 08, 1834
ALBANY ARGUS, Albany, New York, July 8, 1834
Page 3 has a report from the "N.Y. Eve. Post" about the deaths of two firemen (Eugene Underhill & Frederick Ward) who perished in a fire, with mention that "...the fire department has taken prompt...measures to pay a tribute of respect..."
Other news of the day includes: "West point Military Academy" "Medica... See More
Item #544956
July 24, 1870
NEW-YORK TIMES, July 24, 1870.
* Early Matches manufacturing
Back page article:
* Match-Making
* The Process of Manufacturing Matches in This Country
* Something About the Article of 40 Years Ago--What the First Inventions Cost & Where They Came From--The Various Brands Now in Use, & How They Are Made
Other news of the day includes: "North Carolina" "The Gold ... See More
Drownings in the Schuylkill River...
Item #544777
June 20, 1828
BOSTON RECORDER, Boston, Massachusetts, June 20, 1828
* Drowning tragedies... Schuylkill River...
* Creek Indians of Georgia...
Page 3 has a report: "Solemn Warnings.--Nine young men were drowned in the River Schuylkill, near Philadelphia, on the Lord's day, June 1st, while out in a boat on a party of pleasure. On the 8th inst. (Sabbath) Henry Demeritt, aged... See More
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Item #544769
January 01, 1983
"SUPERSTITION AND THE PRESS", by Curtis D. MacDougall (1983) paperback, 616 pgs. It includes chapters on horoscopes, astrologers, prophecy, doomsday, fortune telling, spiritualism, ghosts, poltergeists & exorcism, and much more.
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Item #544766
January 01, 1990
"IN THE COMPANY OF WRITERS - A Life In Publishing", by Charles Scribner, Jr., Based on the oral history by Joel R. Gardner, (1990) 192 pgs. with dust jacket
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Item #544757
January 01, 1950
"HORACE GREELEY - Voice Of The People", by William Harlan Hale, (1950) 376 pgs.
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Item #544756
January 01, 1972
"LUCE AND HIS EMPIRE", by W. A. Swanberg, (1972) 530 pgs. with dust jacket
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Item #544755
January 01, 1995
"A GOOD LIFE - Newspapering and Other Adventures", by Ben Bradlee, (1995), 514 pgs., with dust jacket
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Item #544754
January 01, 1981
"THE HEARSTS, FAMILY AND EMPIRE - The Later Years", by Lindsay Chaney and Michael Cieply (1981) 410 pgs., with dust jacket.
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Item #544753
January 01, 1984
"THE THOMSON EMPIRE - The First Fifty Years", by Susan Goldenberg (1984). 260 pgs., with dust jacket.
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Item #544752
January 01, 1954
PAPERS & ADDRESSES OF WILLIAM WATTS BALL - THE EDITOR AND THE REPUBLIC", edited by Anthony Harrigan, (1954) 210 pgs., with dust jacket.
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Item #544750
January 01, 1985
"RALPH INGERSOLL - A Biography", by Roy Hoopes (1985) Ingersoll was involved in the creation of "The New Yorker", "Fortune" "Life" and the newspaper "PM". With dust jacket.
Item #544401
January 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, circa 1914.
* Kaffee Hag advertisement
This is a full-page black and white advertisement for "Kaffee Hag", Caffeine-freed Coffee.
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544400
January 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, circa 1914.
* Egyptian Deities Cigarette advertisement
This is a half-page black and white advertisement for "Egyptian Deities Plain or Cork Tip Cigarettes".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544399
December 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, December, 1914.
* Annie Saker
This is a black and white photo of Annie Saker from "The Story of the Rosary".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544398
December 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, December, 1914.
* Fritzi Scheff
This is a black and white photo of Fritzi Scheff from "Pretty Mrs. Smith".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544397
December 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, December, 1914.
* Laura Hope Crews
This is a black and white photo of Laura Hope Crews from "The Phantom Rival".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544395
December 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, December, 1914.
* Alla Nazimova
This is a black and white photo of Alla Nazimova as Diana Laska from "That Sort".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544393
December 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, December, 1914.
* Mr. Leo Ditrichstein
This is the color cover only from the issue which contains the illustration of Mr. Leo Ditrichstein.
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544392
January 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, circa 1914.
* Winton Motor Car advertisement
This is a full-page black and white advertisement for the Winton Six - "The Winton Motor Car Company".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544391
November 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, November, 1914.
* Helen Ware
This is a black and white photo of Helen Ware from "The Revolt".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544390
November 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, November, 1914.
* Phyllis Neilson-Terry
This is a black and white photo of Phyllis Neilson-Terry from "Twelfth Night" and "Romeo and Juliet".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544388
November 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, November, 1914.
* Walker Whiteside
This is a black and white photo of Walker Whiteside from "Mr. Wu".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544386
October 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, October, 1914.
* Mille Dazie
This is a black and white photo of Mille Dazie from "Pantaloon".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544385
January 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, circa 1914.
* Tuxedo Pipe and Cigarette Tobacco advertisement
This is a full-page black and white advertisement for "Tuxedo Pipe and Cigarette Tobacco".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544383
January 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, circa 1914.
* Chickering Pianos advertisement
This is a half-page black and white advertisement for "Chickering Pianos".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544382
January 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, circa 1914.
* Egyptian Deities Cigarette advertisement
This is a half-page black and white advertisement for "Egyptian Deities Plain or Cork Tip Cigarettes".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544381
September 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, September, 1914.
* Doris Keane
This is a black and white photo of Doris Keane in "Romance".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544380
September 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, September, 1914.
* Lillian Russell
This is a black and white photo of Lillian Russell at home.
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544379
September 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, September, 1914.
* Majorie Murray
This is a black and white photo of Majorie Murray from "Kitty MacKay".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544377
September 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, September, 1914.
* Julia Sanderson
This is a black and white photo of Julia Sanderson from "The Girl from Utah".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544375
September 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, September, 1914.
* Miss Ann Murdock
This is the color cover only from the issue which contains the illustration of Miss Ann Murdock.
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544374
January 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, circa 1914.
* Murad Cigarette advertisement
This is a one-half page black and white advertisement for "Murad Turkish Cigarettes".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
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