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
Aviation...
Item #177675
September 28, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 28, 1912
This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "The Dogs of War."
In this issue there is an ad for the book "Mark Twain--A Biography" and an article called "Progress of the Campaign." Also in this issue there is a full page illustration of "The National Pest--A... See More
1864 Civil War...
Item #544226
March 29, 1864
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated March 29, 1864. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following headlines:
* VERY LATEST NEWS
* Army Of The Potomac
* General Smith's Late Expedition
* Colonel Hicks' Gallantry at Paducah
* Burnside Reported at Washington N.C.
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* Army Of The Potomac
* General Smith's Late Expedition
* Colonel Hicks' Gallantry at Paducah
* Burnside Reported at Washington N.C.
Industrial issue....
Item #177630
November 18, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 18, 1911 This issue has a full, color cover before the front page. The front page of this issue is an illustration of "The Late Howard Pyle."
This issue is has an illustration of "Mr. Wickersham: 'Come Off, Uncle Sam--Can't You Take a Joke?'" by Kemble; and an article entitled "The Legitimacy of Wall Street". ... See More
Item #177596
March 04, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 4, 1911
The front page of this issue is a photo of "Count Albert Apponyi."
This issue has an illustration of " 'Trying to Spoil My Performance, Hey?' " by Kemble. There are also articles and photos of "Mr. Taft and Reciprocity"; "Mr. Roosevelt and His Boswell" and much more.
Other advertisements of the da... See More
Item #177592
February 04, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 4, 1911
The front page of this issue is a photo of "Champ Clark."
This issue has photos of "The Democrats On the Ways and Means Committee" and there is an illustration of "The Best Part of the March" by Sidney H. Riesenberg. There are several car ads and much more.
Other advertisements of the day are included as we... See More
Item #177575
September 10, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 10, 1910
This issue's front page is a photo of "Feasting the Sailors of the Atlantic Fleet."
This issue has an illustration of "In Training for the Fall Events--'Say, Murray, We've Got to Trim Him Down a Good Deal Before We Can Get in Good Running Shape.' " by Kemble. The double page illustration is of "The Six... See More
Plymouth, North Carolina 1862 Civil War...
Item #542691
November 08, 1862
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, Boston, Massachusetts, November 8, 1862
* General Foster captures Plymouth, North Carolina
* North Carolina
This 4 page newspaper is in good 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 throughout from the day it was first repo... See More
Paris Flooded....
Item #177553
February 12, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 12, 1910
The front page of this issue has a photo of "The River that Spilled Over."
There are photos of "Paris and its Suburbs Under Water"; "A Star From Arcady" and there is a double page illustration of "Their First Car" by James Montgomery Flagg. There is also an illustration of "Robbing the Sea of Its To... See More
Item #177542
November 06, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 6, 1909 There is a color cover on this issue.The front page of this issue has a photo of "New York's Next Mayor."
This issue has a photo of "The Youngest Actress on the Stage" and "Quebec's Art Treasure-Trove." There is a double page photo spread of "The New Theatre" and "The Play and the Pla... See More
1862 Yorktown Virginia Civil War.....
Item #540931
May 02, 1862
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, New York City, May 2, 1862
* Yorktown Virginia
* New Orleans Louisiana
* Fort Macon North Carolina
This 8 page newspaper is in good condition (except for little margin wear and minor foxing) 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 throughout from the day ... See More
Wright Brothers fly for King Edward....
Item #177518
April 17, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 17, 1909 There is a color cover on this issue.The front page of this issue has an illustration of "Extremes Meet" by W. O. Wilson.
This issue has a painting by George Frederick Watts of "Algernon Charles Swinburne." There are photos of "The Wright Brothers Fly for King Edward" and "A 412-Mile Dog-Team Race.... See More
1862 New York City Newspaper....
Item #540639
February 14, 1862
THE EVENING POST, New York City, September, February 14, 1862
* Springfield Missouri
* Elizabeth City North Carolina
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition (except for little margin wear & tear) due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is very large in size (unusual). It measures 30 x 26 inches and loaded with advertisements a... See More
Capture of Hamilton, North Carolina...
Item #539475
July 22, 1862
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York City, New York, July 22, 1862
* Hamilton, North Carolina...
* Beaver Dam Creek, Virginia...
* Hamilton, North Carolina...
* Beaver Dam Creek, Virginia...
This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition (except for some creases) 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 throughout from the day
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Grand Junction, Tennessee.....
Item #539175
May 03, 1862
THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, May 3, 1862.
* Grand Junction, Tennessee
* Grenada, Mississippi
This 8 page issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following FRONT PAGE Map: "Probable Retreat Of Beauregard To Grand Junction", "Map Showing the Position of Grand Junction and the Different Routes
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Governors and Guests and White House Conference...
Item #177498
May 30, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 30, 1908 There is a front pg. illustration, "The Prodigal Returns from Brownsville" by W. A.. Rogers. In this issue, there is are photos of "Governors and Distinguished Guests at the White House Conference"; San Francisco's Welcome to the Fleet"; a double pg. illustration of "Cross-Country Run of the Fav... See More
Bombing in Union Square.... Ghost town mining towns of Nevada...
Item #177491
April 11, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 11, 1908
1864 Civil War - Atlanta Georgia....
Item #223146
November 14, 1864
THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York City, November 14, 1864
* Atlanta Georgia
* Plymouth North Carolina
This 8 page newspaper is in good condition due (except for some printing flaws that affect a few headlines and little spine wear) 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 throughout from the... See More
front page Mark Twain photo....
Item #177459
August 24, 1907
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 24, 1907 There is a front page photo, "In His Hours of Ease." There is an article and photos of "A Nero of To-Day" by W. G. Fitz-Gerald. Photos of "Three of Saint-Gaudens' Best Sculptures" is included in this issue as well as, a double page illustration of "The Eavesdropper" by James Montgomery F... See More
Coal Shortage....
Item #177458
August 17, 1907
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 17, 1907
Leo XIII.
Item #177457
August 10, 1907
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 10, 1907
Roman Catholic Cathedral....
Item #177444
May 11, 1907
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 11, 1907
Pittsburg's Flood....
Item #177438
March 30, 1907
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 30, 1907
The Death of Lady Curzon.... H.G. Wells...
Item #177405
August 18, 1906
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 18, 1906
1862 Springfield Massachusetts Newspaper....
Item #222762
November 10, 1862
SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN from Massachusetts and dated November 10, 1862.
* Nashville Tennessee
* Plymouth North Carolina
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 throughout from the day it was first reported which i
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* Nashville Tennessee
* Plymouth North Carolina
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 throughout from the day it was first reported which i
John D. Rockefeller....
Item #177398
July 07, 1906
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 7, 1906
Metropolitan Golf Championships....
Item #177394
June 09, 1906
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 9, 1906
San Francisco Destroyed....
Item #177389
May 05, 1906
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 5, 1906 There is a front page illustration, "The Heart of the Ruins" by Arthur Lewis and an article called "The Destruction of San Francisco" by Miriam Michelson. This issue has many full page photos of San Francisco after it is destroyed. Photos like "Looking North on Battery Street at Broadway, Showing, on the Right, The Westerly ... See More
1862 Hamilton, North Carolina Captured...
Item #221039
November 13, 1862
THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, November 13, 1862.
* Hamilton, North Carolina Captured
* General Foster
This newspaper has a somewhat large piesce detached on pages 5 & 6 (unrelated area) which is present and can be repaired with care. Otherwise in good condition. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the
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* Hamilton, North Carolina Captured
* General Foster
This newspaper has a somewhat large piesce detached on pages 5 & 6 (unrelated area) which is present and can be repaired with care. Otherwise in good condition. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the
The Wright brothers fly!
Item #177369
January 30, 1904
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 30, 1904 Near the back is an article marking perhaps the most significant development of the 20th century, that being manned flight. Note this issue is the month following the Wright brothers first flight at Kitty Hawk.
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The article is headed: "Progress of Science - The Problem of Flight" and the text includes: "...In a test
Swansboro, North Carolina....
Item #220798
August 25, 1862
THE NEW YORK HERALD, August 25, 1862
* Swansboro, North Carolina
* Chattanooga, Tennessee
* Rebel Guerrillas
This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition (except for minor margin wear) 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 throughout from the day... See More
Front Royal, Virginia...
Item #220583
May 26, 1862
THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, May 26, 1862.
* Front Royal, Virginia
* Front Royal, Virginia
* Winchester, Virginia
* Stonewall Jackson
* Stonewall Jackson
* Raleigh, North Carolina
This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition (except form little margin wear) 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 throughout from the
... See More
This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition (except form little margin wear) 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 throughout from the
Paducah, Kentucky...
Item #220506
September 07, 1861
THE NEW YORK TIMES New York, September 7, 1861
* Paducah, Kentucky
* Fort Pickens, Florida
* Jefferson Davis false death report
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* Paducah, Kentucky
* Fort Pickens, Florida
* Jefferson Davis false death report
This 8 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 throughout from the day it was first report
Alligator attack in North Carolina in 1816...
Item #219555
July 02, 1816
CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, July 2, 1816.
* Woman killed by alligator in North Carolina
Page 3 has a report from Lumberton, N. Carolina about a woman attacked and killed by an alligator while riding across the Gum Swamp, with mention that the gator was killed later and measured eleven feet in length. Other news of the day includes: "Execution" "A Good Method of Destroying Crows"
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* Woman killed by alligator in North Carolina
Page 3 has a report from Lumberton, N. Carolina about a woman attacked and killed by an alligator while riding across the Gum Swamp, with mention that the gator was killed later and measured eleven feet in length. Other news of the day includes: "Execution" "A Good Method of Destroying Crows"
Giant Sawfish
Item #219553
September 19, 1818
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 19, 1818.
* Giant Sawfish Caught
* North Carolina
* Giant Sawfish Caught
* North Carolina
Pg. 2 has a report: A Saw Fish 13 feet 4 inches, with a saw of 28 teeth on each side, and upwards of 3 feet long, has been taken in one of the sounds in North Carolina, skinned and preserved. Other news of the day includes: "Exchange of Prisoners", "Connecticut Convention", and mor
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1863 Fort Caswell, North Carolina...
Item #219130
January 22, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 22, 1863 Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "From the Rappahannock" "Burnside Across the River--A Battle Progressing--The Rebel Position Flanked--General Hooker Mortally Wounded [not true]" "A Daring Reconnaissance Near Fort Caswell" "Capture of a Rebel Earthwork..." "Movement for the Admission of Utah as a Sta... See More
1863 Kinston, North Carolina...
Item #219129
January 23, 1863
THE NEW YORK TIMES from New York, NY and dated January 23, 1863.
* Fredericksburg Virginia
* Kinston North Carolina
* Fredericksburg Virginia
* Kinston North Carolina
This 8 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 throughout from the day it was first reported wh
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1863 Civil War - Mufreesboro Tennessee....
Item #219117
January 27, 1863
THE NEW YORK TIMES from New York, NY and dated January 27, 1863.
* Murfreesboro Tennessee
* Pollocksville North Carolina
* Galveston Texas
This 8 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 throughout from the day it was first reported which i
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* Murfreesboro Tennessee
* Pollocksville North Carolina
* Galveston Texas
This 8 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 throughout from the day it was first reported which i
Item #218099
February 06, 1864
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Feb. 6, 1864.
* Sevierville Tennessee
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* Sevierville Tennessee
* Kinston North Carolina
The ftpg. has several one column war heads including: "VERY LATEST NEWS" "Important From Knoxville" "Longstreet Closing on the City" "Rebels Repulsed in North Carolina" "They Retire to Kinston" "The Enemy Defeated in West Virginia" "Rebels Positively Reinforced" "Troops From Johnston's Army Coming" "Skirm
The ftpg. has several one column war heads including: "VERY LATEST NEWS" "Important From Knoxville" "Longstreet Closing on the City" "Rebels Repulsed in North Carolina" "They Retire to Kinston" "The Enemy Defeated in West Virginia" "Rebels Positively Reinforced" "Troops From Johnston's Army Coming" "Skirm
Wilmington, North Carolina...
Item #217896
May 05, 1876
THE WEEKLY STAR, Wilmington, North Carolina, May 5, 1876.
* Wilmington, North Carolina
* President Tyler
A typical newspaper of the day with various news items and a wealth of ads. Some of the articles within are headed: "President Tyler's Second Wife", "Protection to Birds", "State Politics", "Why the Republican Party Must be Destroyed", & mu... See More
1863 Stevensburg, Virginia....
Item #215429
November 14, 1863
THE NEW YORK TIMES from New York, NY and dated November 14, 1863.
* Stevensburg Virginia
* Stevensburg Virginia
* General Grant and General Lee
This 8 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 throughout from the day it was first reported which include
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Martin Van Buren Act 1840....
Item #215036
August 07, 1840
THE MADISONIAN, Washington, Aug. 7, 1840.
* Martin Van Buren
* Treasury Act
On the front under The Subtreasury Bill is: An Act to provide for the collection, safe-keeping, transfer and disbursement of the public revenue. Known as the Independent Treasury Act, it is signed in type: M. Van Buren. Other news of the day includes: "Libel Suits" "North Carolina Election" "The Reported
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* Martin Van Buren
* Treasury Act
On the front under The Subtreasury Bill is: An Act to provide for the collection, safe-keeping, transfer and disbursement of the public revenue. Known as the Independent Treasury Act, it is signed in type: M. Van Buren. Other news of the day includes: "Libel Suits" "North Carolina Election" "The Reported
From a Confederate stronghold just months before the Civil War breaks out...
Item #215025
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, 1861 Here is an issue from the early months of 1861 not long before the "official" outbreak of the Civil War in April, 1861. Wilmington was a strategic port city which was not captured by the Yankees until early in 1865. As such it held much significance during the War. This is a very nice four page issue filled with various news of the day & a hu... See More
1862 Abbeville Mississippi...
Item #214706
December 04, 1862
THE NEW YORK TIMES from New York, NY and dated December 4, 1862.
* News from Indian Territory
* News from Indian Territory
* Abbeville, Mississippi
This 8 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 throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the f
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1862 Newbern, North Carolina....
Item #214692
November 29, 1862
THE NEW YORK TIMES from New York, NY and dated November 29, 1862.
* Rebel's Attack Newbern
* Rebel's Attack Newbern
* Rebels Near Fredericksburgh
This 8 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 throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following headline
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1862 Fredericksburg Virginia...
Item #214617
November 11, 1862
THE NEW YORK TIMES from New York, NY and dated November 11, 1862.
* Recapture of Fredericksburg
* Burnside Assumes Command from McClellan
* Recapture of Fredericksburg
* Burnside Assumes Command from McClellan
This 8 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 throughout from the day it was first reported which inclu
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Mobile AL 1863 Civil War...
Item #213980
August 07, 1863
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT from Boston, MA and dated August 7, 1863.
* Vicksburg
* Fortress Monroe
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 throughout from the day it was first reported which includes r
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Knoxville, Tennessee 1863 Civil War...
Item #213974
August 22, 1863
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, Massachusetts, August 22, 1863
* Knoxville, Tennessee
* Jefferson Davis
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 throughout from the day it was first reported which includes reports on: Knoxvil
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1872 Wilmington, North Carolina....
Item #213840
January 26, 1872
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, January 26, 1872.
* An Act to Alter the Constitution of North Carolina
* Cape Fear
This 4 page issue is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper. This issue has news of the day and several interesting advertisements which gives a good idea how life was back then. Some of the headlines in this issue inclu
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* An Act to Alter the Constitution of North Carolina
* Cape Fear
This 4 page issue is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper. This issue has news of the day and several interesting advertisements which gives a good idea how life was back then. Some of the headlines in this issue inclu
International Automobile Racing...
Item #177295
March 11, 1905
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 11, 1905
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