From Arizona 19 years before statehood...
Item #637147
October 11, 1893
ARIZONA DAILY GAZETTE, Phoenix, Oct. 11, 1893
* Rare old West title
* Maricopa County
This issue is from the Arizona Territory, 19 years before it joined the Union. Varied news reports both local & national with a nice wealth of ads as well, many of which are illustrated.
Eight pages, very nice condition.... See More
Man in an electric chair...
Item #637104
June 30, 1888
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June 30, 1888 The ftpg. shows: "New Bridge Over Kill Van Kull--The Largest Draw in the World". This bridge connected New Jersey & New York via Staten Island.
Inside has an illustration captioned: "Execution by Electricity, Shortly to Be Introduced in N.Y. State" with a related article on the details headed: "Execution by Electricit... See More
John Allen "NYC wickedest man" arrested...
Item #636920
October 18, 1868
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 18, 1868
* John Allen (saloon keeper) arrested
* "Wickedest Man in New York"
* Notorious underworld figure
* Post Water Street revival - dance hall
Page 6 has an article headed: "John Allen At Tombs" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on John Allen's arrest shortly after he claimed to be reformed. Google Wikipedia for more informa... See More
Item #636876
(5) HARPER'S WEEKLY -- the first year: 1857 A lot of 5 issues but all in '2nd rate' condition. Very few illustrations from this initial year.
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Nice collection of Thomas Nast political cartoons...
Item #636875
(7) HARPER'S WEEKLY lot of 7 issues of the 1860's-1880's each with a full front page Thomas Nast political cartoon, and other Nast or non-Nast prints inside. A blend of 1st rate and better than 2nd rate issues. A great lot for a dealer or anyone wishing to begin a collection.Additional lots are available--inquire if multiple sets are wanted.
This item is not eligible for free shipping.
Civil War era illustrated issues...
Item #636873
(5) HARPER'S WEEKLY A Civil War era lot of 5 issues in very good condition. This lot offers an excellent illustrated and textual view of this critical period in American history, at a significantly reduced price from their individual values. All issues are complete in 16 pages and include many prints suitable for framing.Additional lots are available--inquire if multiple se... See More
New York Fire Department, English Lake District, pottery in the United States...
Item #636857
February 01, 1881
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, (New York), February, 1881
* New York City firefighting
Among the many articles within are: "The English Lakes & Their Genii" which includes many prints including: "Wordsworth's Seat, Grasmere" "Helvellyn & Thirlmere" "Lower Rydal Falls" & much more. Also: "Pottery in the United States"... See More
Keeping it in the family...
Item #636838
October 18, 1898
THE GLOBE, South Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Oct. 18, 1898
* Outlaw Jesse James' son
The bottom of page 3 has a small & somewhat inconspicuous article headed: "Jesse James Indicted" which begins: "The grand jury yesterday returned indictments against Jesse James, son of the noted outlaw..." (see). The following year he would be acquitted of robbery of a Missour... See More
Great mining-related issue with a proposal for a new railroad...
Item #636795
POMEROY'S ADVANCE THOUGHT, New York, January, 1889 Inside has a nice promotional piece seeking investors in the Atlantic-Pacific Railway Tunnel, headed: "STRAIGHT THROUGH THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS" "To Shorten Railway Distance 250 Miles Between Denver & Salt Lake City" "And to Bring out Millions of Dollars Worth of Gold & Silver each Year..." with more.A... See More
Rebel General Joe Johnston is defeated...
Item #636778
September 18, 1865
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Sept. 18, 1865 Front page column heads include: "WASHINGTON" "False Rumors of Cabinet Changes" "The Troubles of Pardon Seekers" "The Defeat of Gen. Joe Johnston" "The Secesh Papers in Tribulation About It" "The Counterfeit Treasury Notes" "Disastrous Conflagration--Augusta, Maine, Nearly Destroyed".
... See More
Falmouth, Virginia... Winchester is evacuated...
Item #636724
November 26, 1862
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Nov. 26, 1862 Among the ftpg. column heads are: "THE LATEST NEWS" "Another Bold Dash of the Rebel Cavalry" "They Cross the Potomac..." "Affairs In Tennessee" "Late News From New Orleans" "From General Burnside's Army" "Letter from Falmouth, Va." "An Army on the March" "Appearan... See More
Hot Springs in Arkansas...
Item #636659
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, January, 1878 Featured in this issue is an article "The Hot Springs of Arkansas". Other articles are: "A Glimpse of Prague"; "Sappho"; "On the Welsh Border"; "Life on Broadway"; "Popular Exposition of Some Scientific Experiments"; "A Turko-Russian War; A Year of American Travel"... See More
City Of Saints (Rome)... California...
Item #636657
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, July, 1872 Within the issue is: "The City of Saints" (Rome); "The Explorations of Di Cesnola in Cyprus"; "California" and other articles and stories.Complete in 150+ pages, disbound without wrappers, some lite scattered foxing, otherwise in very good condition.
Thomas Edison's court case... 400th anniversary of Columbus' arrival in America...
Item #636501
October 15, 1892
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Oct. 15, 1892 The front page shows: "The New Santa Maria, Replica of Columbus' Vessel, which is to be Sailed Across the Atlantic", celebrating the 400th anniversary. Items inside include: "Baker's Rocking Chair Fan" "Front View of the Apparatus for Lifting Blocks of Beton and Carrying them to the Car" "Edison's Pat... See More
A new iron-clad torpedo boat...
Item #636488
November 16, 1878
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Nov. 16, 1878 The front page has a nice print of: "Captain Ericsson's New Torpedo Boat, the Destroyer" with a detailed article as well. Many other unrelated prints inside as well including several of early engines, a nice print of the: "Locomotive for the Metropolitan Elevated Railway, New York City" "Some Modifications of the Micro... See More
The new freight steamer 'City of Fall River'...
Item #636487
May 05, 1883
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 5, 1883 The entire front page features nice prints of the: "New Freight Steamer City of Fall River", with detailed text as well. Other items inside include: "Improved Double Cylinder Air Compressor" "Parker's Steam Digger" "Hill's Universal Grinding Machine" and more.
Sixteen pages, never bound nor trimmed, g... See More
Early plans for a channel tunnel connecting England & France... New York firemen...
Item #636440
January 23, 1858
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Jan. 23, 1858 Inside includes a few prints of: "The Great Earthquake at Naples" "Sketches of Native Life In India" "American Firemen" which includes 3 prints, one a nice full page; "Torchlight Procession of the New York Firemen" pulling a fire engine.
Perhaps the most interesting content is the: "Proposed Tunnel ... See More
Nice view of St. John, New Brunswick, Canada...
Item #636438
June 30, 1877
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, June 30, 1877 Included is a great full page print: "St. John, New Brunswick, Partly Destroyed Last Week by Fire" with a related article. Many other prints as well.
Complete in 28 pages, nice condition.
One of the "Notable Jews" issues...
Item #636435
March 30, 1893
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, March 30, 1893 Of special interest is installment #7 of "Notable Jews - Adolph S. Ochs" which also includes a photograph of him. This is a series which ran in Leslie's for much of the year (others available: inquire). Ochs was publisher if the famous New York Times.
This is also the: "Easter Number" issue which has a special ... See More
Winslow Homer print...
Item #636433
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, March, 1879 * Winslow Homer print
* Breezing Up (A Fair Wind)
Featured is an article" "Present Tendencies of American Art" in which an illustration by Winslow Homer entitled "Sail-Boat" is included. Other articles are: "A Few Sea-Birds" "The Coast Survey" "The English Home of the Washington... See More
Popular for the colorful political cartoons...
Item #636431
February 22, 1893
PUCK, New York, Feb. 22, 1893
* Color political prints - cartoons
Puck was America's first successful humor magazine of colorful cartoon caricatures and political satire, publishing from 1871 until 1918. It was also the first to successfully adopt full color lithography printing for a weekly publication. The color prints are much desired for their displayability. This issue has as ... See More
New Orleans, Louisiana....
Item #636371
January 20, 1869
NEW ORLEANS COMMERCIAL BULLETIN, Louisiana, January 20, 1869
* Uncommon title
* Eventually merged with the New Orleans Prices Current
Page 2 has: "Amnesty Proclamation" and "John H. Surratt" among other items. The back page has no fewer than 60+ illustrated steamboat and ship ads.
Four pages, large folio size, a bit irregular at the blank spine, generally good.... See More
Scenes from the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition...
Item #636366
May 13, 1876
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, May 13, 1876
* Centennial International Exposition
* 1st ever World's Fair prints
The full front page is a print; "Opening of the American Centennial Festival Exhibition: A Street in Philadelphia" showing Indians & others. Two more pages of prints of the Centennial. Many other prints as well including: "Throwing Bulls ... See More
The Battle of Chickamauga...
Item #636349
January 02, 1864
ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL, New York, Jan. 2, 1864 As noted in the masthead this was the: "Gazette of The Regular & Volunteer Forces" and as such is replete with military news of all sorts. The entire front page is taken up with: "The Military Situation" giving reports from various fields of operation.
Other items in this issue include: "The Virginia Ca... See More
Building the Brooklyn Bridge... The sea monster...
Item #636295
August 04, 1877
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Aug. 4, 1877
* Brooklyn Bridge - East River
* Under construction print
The front page features two prints & an article: "Cable Making of the East River Bridge" which we now know as the Brooklyn Bridge. The balance of the issue is taken up with reports of other inventions and scientific/mechanical improvements. Also included: "The Sea M... See More
Scenes from the West...
Item #636273
March 26, 1870
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, March 26, 1870 The ftpg. illustration shows: "New York--Treatment Of Emigrants At Ward's Island--Women At Dinner." Among the prints inside are: "Laborers Of A Hand-Car Of The Pacific Railroad, Attacked By Indians." "Bitter Creek Valley--Construction Camp Of The Pacific Railroad In The Foreground" and "Citadel Rock, Gr... See More
Latest news from the Civil War...
Item #636172
October 11, 1861
DAVENPORT DAILY GAZETTE, Iowa, Oct. 11, 1861
* Falls Church, Virginia
The front page has: "The War News" "Continued Advance of the Grand Army" "A Skirmish Beyond Falls Church" "New Orleans to be Sealed Up" "Lively Times With the Rebels in Western Virginia". More war news inside as well.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, very nice co... See More
Great Hawaii prints... Gold in the Klondike...
Item #636147
August 07, 1897
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 7, 1897
* Klondike gold rush
* Hawaiian Islands
The full front page is an illustration of: "Rembrandt's Father". Terrific doublepage centerfold: "The Hawaiian Island--Scenes in Honolulu & the Island of Oahu" with 11 scenes, being very displayable. Nice fullpg. with 8 photos of: "The Gold Discoveries in the Klondike... See More
Ford's Theatre to be a depository for rebel archives... Baseball...
Item #636139
August 19, 1865
NEW-YORK TIMES, Aug. 19, 1865 The front page column heads include: "The Lost Cable Again" which is a lengthy report on the Atlantic cable; "The Pirate Shenandoah - Destruction of a Whaling Bark" and a small bit about making "Ford's Theatre" a fire-proof building as a depository for rebel archives.
Inside has: "Notes From The People" "Li... See More
Racing at Saratoga... Will of a former slave... Anti-slavery agitation...
Item #636138
August 09, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 9, 1865 The front page has: "Sports of the Turf - The Second Day of the Saratoga Meeting - The Coveted Bauble Won by the Horse Kentucky", Page 3 has: "Death of an Ex-Slave at the Almshouse - His Will" which has the will of Denison wherein he leaves all his worldly belongings to the person that had been attending to him. Page 4 has "The Anti-Slave... See More
Optical lantern for film and theatrical productions...
Item #636026
January 20, 1894
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Jan. 20, 1894 Ftpg. has three illus: "New Optical Lantern And Electric Lamp" a device used in photo-lithography and copying, micro photography, for theatrical effects & any application where artificial light was desired. This articles carries to an inside page where is a print of the: "Dissolving View Lantern" (see).
Sixteen pages, neve... See More
St. Peter, MN State Insane Asylum fire...
Item #636005
November 16, 1880
EASTON DAILY EXPRESS, Pennsylvania, November 16, 1880
* St. Peter MN Minnesota
* Insane asylum fire disaster
Page 3 has an article headed: "A Terrible Disaster" "Burning Of A State Insane Asylum - Loss Of Life And Property" (see)
Complete in 4 pages, minor margin wear, nice condition.
Anti-Catholic newspaper...
Item #635744
March 07, 1835
THE DOWNFALL OF BABYLON, New York, March 7, 1835
* 19th century anti-Catholic publication
A quite rare & unusual weekly (later semi-monthly) newspaper with strong anti-Catholic leanings published by: "Samuel B. Smith, Late a Popish Priest", as noted in the dateline. This newspaper published from 1834-1839 & features an engraving in the masthead showing various churche... See More
Louisiana Centennial Exposition...
Item #635501
December 13, 1884
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, December 13, 1884 The front cover is entitled "Louisiana -- Preliminary Views of the World's Industrial and Cotton Centennial Exposition at New Orleans" with an accompanying article inside. Inside the issue is: "New York City -- Cutting 'The Cleveland Gem' -- The Stone in the Rough and as Cut"; "Mexico -... See More
Early Chess w/ diagram...
Item #635479
March 01, 1862
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, NY, March 1, 1862.
* Chess
This issue contains an article entitled: "Our Chess Department", which includes a "problem of the week" and the answer to the previous weeks' problem.
Some Civil War reports can also be found as well as other sports items, including boxing, horse racing, and cricket. Complete in 16 pages, a l... See More
Great reporting on the Mexican War...
Item #634816
April 17, 1847
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 17, 1847 The front page has most of a column headed; "From The Army at Vera Cruz" reporting on the Mexican War, and which includes a detailed letter signed in type by: H. L. Scott. Also two appointments by the President, promotions for General Gideon J. Pillow and General John A. Quitman.
The back page has: "The Administration a... See More
Valentine's Day print...
Item #634815
February 11, 1871
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Feb. 11, 1871 The prime print would be the very nice full page print: "The Fourteenth Of February" showing the mailman at the door with envelopes, with expectant girls (see). Other prints include: "Hoisting the German Flag on Mont Valerien" with other war-related prints, and the centerfold shows: "The Last Sortie from Paris--Prussian... See More
Valentine's Day centerfold...
Item #634814
February 10, 1872
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Feb. 10, 1872 The prime print would be the very nice doublepage centerfold captioned: "Valentine's Day: 'Oh! Here Is The Postman!". Other prints include: "Sketches In the Bank of England" "Sketches in Rome: Basilica of St. Clement" "Townshall at Larne, Ireland" and much more.
Complete in 24 pages, great condit... See More
New York City's speedway... making fire crackers...
Item #634616
March 31, 1894
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 31, 1894 The front cover has "The New Speedway of the City of New York" which includes several illustrations with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "Gaillardet's Steam Carriage"; "American Manufacture of Fire Crackers"; "Improved 160 Ton Crane"; and more articles, illustrations and advertisements.
C... See More
Early inventions...
Item #634570
May 14, 1870
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 14, 1870 The front cover has "Ames' Portable Engine for Agricultural Use" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "Improvements in Welding Metal Plates"; "Obituary - Zerah Colburn, Engineer, and Leading Writer of Engineering Papers"; "Geer's Improved Cherry Stoner"; and more articles, illustrations ... See More
Early inventions...
Item #634567
March 28, 1896
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 28, 1896 The front cover has "The New Electric Railway at Niagara - the Great Gorge Rapids as Seen from the Cars" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "Eight Inch Precision Lathe"; "Manufacture of Kid Gloves"; "A Great Coal Dock on Lake Superior"; "'After the Flood' at the Olympia" ma... See More
Death of Samuel F. B. Morse...
Item #634534
April 13, 1872
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 13, 1872 The front cover has "Goodwin's Method of Propelling Canal Boats" with an accompanying article.
Inside the issue is a text report "Death of Samuel F. B. Morse". "After a few days' illness which, with his great age, led to anticipation of a fatal result, Professor Morse died at ten minutes before eight o'clock ... See More
Very unique wheeling skates...
Item #634501
March 19, 1870
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 19, 1870 The front cover has "Thomas L. Luder's Pedespeed" and "Clark's Multiplying-Pressure Fan Blower" with accompanying articles. Inside the issue is: "Products of the Pine Forest"; "Russell's Support For Mill Spindles"; and more articles, illustrations and advertisements.
Complete in sixteen pages, ... See More
Yachting...
Item #634500
September 21, 1895
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, September 21, 1895 The front cover has "Fine Hammered Iron Work - How to Forge a Rose" which has many small illustrations and an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "The Manufacture of Horn Combs"; "A Portable Electric Propeller for Boats"; "The Evolution of the International Racing Yacht"; "The Yacht America,... See More
New Orleans and Charleston, South Carolina...
Item #634404
September 30, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 30, 1863 Among the ftpg. one column Civil War heads are: "Interesting From New Orleans" "The Good Health of the City" "The Mississippi Marauders" "From Charleston Harbor" "Description of the Rebel Works" "Honors to Gen. Gilmore" "Destitution of the Florida's Crew" and more.
Eight pages, nice cond... See More
Admiral Dewey...
Item #634401
August 19, 1899
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, August 19, 1899 The front cover has "Admiral Dewey at Trieste, Austria" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "Experimental Tea Growing in the United States"; "Edward Orton" and more articles, illustrations and advertisements.
Complete in sixteen pages and in very nice condition. Never bound.
War ship Olympia...
Item #634400
March 21, 1896
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 21, 1896 The front cover has "The United States Protected Cruiser Olympia" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "A Great Ice Skating Rink, Washington, D.C."; "Preparation of Lamb and Kid Skins for Gloves"; and more articles, illustrations and advertisements.
Complete in sixteen pages and in very nice condition.... See More
Death of General Garcia... End of Spanish-American War...
Item #634399
December 12, 1898
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTIONAL, Georgia, December 12, 1898 The front page announces: "Garcia Dies Just As Cuba Is Freed" "Pneumonia Causes the Death of the Valiant Warrior" "Unconscious At The Last" "In His Dying Moments He Was Fighting Over the Battles of His Life for His Country" "Native of Island He Loved So Well" which also includes illustrat... See More
Early inventions...
Item #634367
November 24, 1860
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, November 24, 1860 The front cover has "Christman's Improved Brick Elevator" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "Lyman's Improved Protracting Trigonometer"; "Cook's Improved Veneer Cutter"; "Sutton's Improved Sleigh Coupling"; "Improved Skate and Ankle Brace"; and more article... See More
Largest hotel, the Lindell House...
Item #634327
December 22, 1860
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, December 22, 1860 The front cover has "Huntington's Improved Snow Power" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "The Largest Hotel in the World" which was the Lindell House in St. Louis, Missouri. This was destroyed by fire in 1867 as reported in the Harper's Weekly issue dated April 20, 1867; "Crandall's Hydraul... See More
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