Item #551995
January 30, 1864
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 30, 1864 (Print only)
This single page illustration is comprised of two half-page illustrations: "The New English Six Hundred-Pounder Armstrong Gun" and "Launch of Her Majesty's Screw Steamship 'Minotaur,' Fifty Guns, at Blackwall, England".
The page measures approximately 11.25" x 16", has a slight irregular left edge, otherwi... See More
Item #551992
January 30, 1864
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 30, 1864 (Print only)
This single page illustration is from the front page of the issue and is comprised of three separate illustrations: "The Church of the Compania in the Distance"; "The Church of the Compania"; and "Nuns of the Church of the Compania, at Santiago, Chili, After the Conflagration".
The page measures approximat... See More
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania in 1867...
Item #551774
December 09, 1867
BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Pennsylvania, December 9, 1867
* From the Indian Wars era
* 19th century Bethlehem, Pennsylvania original
This 4 page newspaper has news of the day. Several interesting advertisements tell the way life was back then.
Made of rag paper, this issue is in nice condition.
The Massachusetts Ploughman...
Item #551716
April 06, 1844
THE MASSACHUSETTS PLOUGHMAN, April 6 - October 6, 1844
* Subscription form for a newspaper
* Cost of $1
A very interesting bit of ephemera for any early newspaper collection. Measures 2 1/2 by 7 1/4 in, some folds, minimal wear, generally very nice.
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania in 1867...
Item #551141
October 09, 1867
BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, October 9, 1867
* From the Indian Wars era
* 19th century Bethlehem, Pennsylvania original
This 4 page newspaper has news of the day. Several interesting advertisements tell the way life was back then.
Made of rag paper, this issue is in nice condition.
Chevalier Dies...
Item #550544
January 02, 1972
SUNDAY NEWS, New York, New York, January 2, 1972
* Chevalier Dies
The front page of this issue features the headline: "Chevalier Dies in Paris at 83".
Additional headlines include: "Subways Roll" and "Delay Fare Hike". A photograph shows people waiting for a subway.
This issue is in good condition and includes the outer leaf only.... See More
It's Ike...
Item #550537
July 11, 1952
THE PHILADELPHIA DAILY NEWS, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 11, 1952 This issue has a very displayable front page: "It's Ike", posted on a sign being held up by a Republican Elephant - upon Dwight David "Ike" Eisenhower's selection as a presidential candidate by the Republican National Committee. The issue is in great shape, but only contains the outer leave... See More
Item #549822
April 21, 1826
BOSTON RECORDER & TELEGRAPH, Boston, Massachusetts, April 21, 1826
* Attorney general William Wirt
* 19th century original reading
A page 3 report says, "Mr. Writ [sic], Attorney General of the United States, has been appointed Professor of Law in the University of Virginia. The Richmond Inquirer thinks it probable that he will not accept..."
Other news of the day, mostly r... See More
Anti government act by residents of Illinois...
Item #549413
May 13, 1825
RECORDER & TELEGRAPH, Boston, Massachusetts, May 13, 1825
* Early Union Illinois report
* Anti government act by residents
Page 3 has a report: "More Decency!--In the town of Union, (Illinois,) the citizens fasted the effigy of Mr. Cook, their Representative, to a whipping post, scourged it, hung it, shot it, and burnt it."
Other news of the day, mostly religious.
... See More
A new poem by Tennyson...
Item #549194
July 26, 1859
NEW-YORK TIMES, New York, NY, July 26, 1859
* English Poet Alfred Tennyson
* 1st Baron
On page 2 under "Tennyson' New Poem" is a report about Tennyson's new poem, "The Idylls of the King". A lengthy poem taking most of the page. Tennyson added to this poem in 1869 & 1872, and completed the great work in 1885.
Other news of the day includes: "The State Of Ita... See More
Children's illustrated issue...
Item #548971
May 31, 1887
HARPER'S YOUNG PEOPLE, from New York, dated May 31, 1887.
* Uncommon title
* Children's magazine
* Contains prints
Described as "An Illustrated Weekly " in the masthead. Has a variety of content for young readers, with some illustrations. A report about "The Game Of Ringoal" includes two illustrations.
Full front page illustration. Other topics and prints throughout... See More
England Train Robbery...
Item #548865
August 09, 1963
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, from Leominster, Massachusetts, dated August 9, 1963.
* Great Train robbery
* Buckinghamshire, England
This 10 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page:
* Train Robbery Losses Soar to $7,005,000
.
Other news of the day throughout. Binding holes along the spine, slightly browned, otherwise in good condition.
source: wikipedia
Sunday School newspaper for children...
Item #548805
November 08, 1856
SUNDAY SCHOOL ADVOCATE, Cincinnati, Ohio, November 8, 1856
* Sunday School newspaper for children
Has religious-related content for young folks. Some illustrations and an ornate masthead.
Small folio-size, 4 pages, large are of staining, some lite foxing.
Thomas Hart Benton...
Item #548572
September 03, 1847
EVENING POST, NY, September 3, 1847
* Thomas Hart Benton
* Missouri Senator
Page 2 has a report: "The honorary of L.L.D. was conferred on the Hon. Thomas H. Benton, at the late annual convention of the Missouri State University..."
Other news of the day includes: "Western Steamboat Disasters" "Money Digging" "Attempt To Kill" a... See More
William J. Simmons...
Item #548501
October 17, 1921
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, October 17, 1921
* William J. Simmons
* Ku Klux Klan leader
This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "KLAN WIZARD IS SCORED AS LIAR" and "Congressman Campbell, as Chairman of Probers, Denounces Georgian as Trifler with the Facts."
Other news of the day throughout. Some small binding holes along the spi... See More
All aboard for Cape May...
Item #548444
August 08, 1857
WASHINGTON UNION, Washington D.C., August 8, 1857
* Cape May via railroad advertisement
* Pre civil war news from Nation's Capital
Page 3 has an ad for passenger service to Cape May via the Washington Branch Railroad. Has details about departure and schedules, connections and ticket prices, as well as carriage hire "on the island".
News of the day includes: "Later Fro... See More
Item #548422
May 30, 1934
THE BURLINGTON FREE PRESS, Vermont, May 30, 1934
* Togo Heihachiro death
* Imperial Japanese navy hero
This 14 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include:
* Togo, Japan's Greatest Hero, Is Dead at 86
and more with photo of Togo.
Other news of the day throughout. Usual browning with some wear along the spine, otherwise good.
source: wikipedia: Togo He... See More
Early Summer resorts...
Item #548074
August 04, 1836
NEW-YORK TIMES, New York, NY, August 4, 1836
* Early Summer resorts
* Long Beach and more
* Original 19th century reading
A pg. 2 report says: "It is estimated that... 2000 citizens of Philadelphia are absent from the city at this time. At least 500 are at Cape May..." plus mention that the others are at Brandywine Springs, Long Beach, Long Branch, Saratoga, York Springs & Ye... See More
Early shark fishing...
Item #548067
July 13, 1827
BOSTON RECORDER & TELEGRAPH, Massachusetts, July 13, 1827
* Early shark fishing
Page 3 has a report: "A New Haven papers says, that 17 large sharks were taken in that harbor July 2d, at one haul in a seine for taking white fish..." plus mention that most of the white fish escaped because of the damage to the nets caused by the sharks.
Other news of the day includes: &quo... See More
General Electric Company print...
Item #548058
January 27, 1917
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 27, 1917 (Print only)
This single page features the advertisement from the back of the original issue and is for "General Electric Company" of Schenectady, New York. Within the GE symbol are several scenes of how electricity is being used and also how it is used at mealtime.
The page measures approximately 10.75" x 15" and is in nice... See More
Patterson's Tuxedo Tobacco print...
Item #548057
January 27, 1917
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 27, 1917 (Print only)
This single page features a three-quarter page advertisement for "Patterson's Tuxedo Tobacco".
The page measures approximately 10.75" x 15" and is in nice condition.
Oxy-Acetylene Torch print...
Item #548056
January 27, 1917
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 27, 1917 (Print only)
This single page illustration is entitled "Cutting Steel Under Water With The Oxy-Acetylene Torch".
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).
Auto Ad...
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.
... See More
"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.
Collecting newspapers... reference book... 6.r2.2013
Item #545595
January 01, 1946
"C. P. SCOTT 1846-1932--The Making of The 'Manchester Guardian' " (1946). Hardbound with dust jacket, 250 pgs.
Collecting newspapers... reference book...
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.
Collecting newspapers... reference book...
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
Collecting newspapers... reference book...
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.
Collecting newspapers... reference book...
Item #544753
January 01, 1984
"THE THOMSON EMPIRE - The First Fifty Years", by Susan Goldenberg (1984). 260 pgs., with dust jacket.
Collecting newspapers... reference book...
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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