'Bleeding Kansas' and the shooting of Sheriff Jones...
Item #717003
September 08, 1856
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 8, 1856
* Bleeding Kansas
* Missouri border invasion
* War on slavery
The front page has a 2 1/2 columns of coverage on the "Bleeding Kansas" situation with headings that include: "The Kansas War" "Details of the Fight at Ossawatomie" "Border-Ruffian Accounts" and more.
Eight pages, very nice condition.
... See More
Spanish-American War comes to an end...
Item #712251
August 08, 1898
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Aug. 8, 1898
* Spanish-America War ending
* Independence of Cuba
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "SPAIN'S REPLY MADE" with subheads. And: "EVACUATES HAVANA" with subheads. (see images) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally... See More
1899 San Ciriaco hurricane...
Item #712250
August 11, 1899
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Aug. 11, 1899
* 1899 San Ciriaco hurricane
* Guayama & Ponce, Puerto Rico
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "FIVE HUNDRED KILLED AT PONCE" with subheads. (see images) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in pa... See More
1916 hunt for Pancho Villa...
Item #711580
March 27, 1916
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, March 27, 1916
* Pancho Villa expedition
* Post Columbus, New Mexico raid
* United States soldiers pursue Mexican bandit
The front page has a banner heading: "REPORT VILLA IS PREPARING TO MAKE RESISTANCE" with subheads and related photo. (see images) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to fin... See More
1916 Battle of Gorizia... Italy...
Item #710740
August 10, 1916
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Aug. 10, 1916
* Sixth Battle of the Isonzo
* Gorizia, Northeastern Italy
The front page has a nice banner headline: "ITALIANS MAKING BIG GAINS" with subhead. (see images) Nice for display. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.... See More
Governor Woodrow Wilson.... Baseball... Coney Island...
Item #705291
August 19, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Aug. 19, 1911 The front page is a photo of: "Admiral Togo in America."
A full page is taken up with: "Some Chips from the Diamond" by Kemble, being a collection of ten somewhat comic prints of baseball players. The players include Honus Wagner, Christy "Matty" Mathewson, Ty Cobb and Johnny Evers, among others.
Twenty-four pages, ... See More
Baseball.... 4th of July...
Item #704805
May 30, 1914
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, May 30, 1914
* Beautiful 4th of July, patriotic color wrapper
In this issue there are several illustrations including "Captains of Industry--VII--George Broadhurst" by James Montgomery Flagg; "Pen and Inklings" by Oliver Herford; the double page centerfold illustration which is titled "Tryin the Old Swing" by Everett... See More
Getting ready for Christmas...
Item #704558
December 16, 1882
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 16, 1882 The front page is taken up with a nice print: "Getting Ready for Christmas".
Prints inside include a fullpg: "Character Sketches in Germany"; a double page centerfold: "'Merry Christmas To You, Old Barebones!'" a halfpg. print by A.B. Frost: "Dis Ain't Nuthin' Short of Murder, It Ain't.&q... See More
A.B. Frost prints... Color Ivory Soap advertisment...
Item #702379
November 12, 1898
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 12, 1898 Full ftpg. by A.B. Frost shows a man having fallen off his bicycle. Doublepage centerfold: 'With our Troops in the Philippines--Before & After the Fall of Manila'. Halfpg: 'In & About Havana'. Displayable A.B. Frost hunting print: 'Rail Shooting' shows shooting a bird from a boat. Also includes a full page... See More
Death of President Garfield...
Item #701735
October 01, 1881
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 1, 1881
* President James A. Garfield
* Prints - illustrations re. death
The entire front page is a Thomas Nast print showing the Liberty figure weeping over a memorial to President James Garfield.
A three-quarters page print: 'President Arthur Taking the Oath at his Private Residence".
Other prints include a full page: "Last Hono... See More
Califronia rowing crew wins national title in 1935....
Item #700594
June 29, 1935
NEW YORK TIMES, June 29, 1935
* University of California Golden Bears crew
* Wins national championship in men's rowing
* Long Beach - California
Page 10 has a one column heading: "CALIFORNIA'S CREW DEFEATS SYRACUSE" with subheads. (see images) First report coverage on the University of California crew winning the collegiate national championship.
Complete with 32 pages... See More
Much on 'Bleeding Kansas'... Treaty with the Sioux...
Item #700325
June 13, 1856
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 13, 1856
* Bleeding - Bloody Kansas - Border War
* Sacking of Osawatomie & Palmyra
* Free-Staters vs. Border Ruffians
* Fight for pro and anti-slavery
This issue has many reports on the "Bleeding Kansas" situation, some articles headed: "To the Free North" "Battle of Palmyra" "Indictments For High Treason" "Wha... See More
The "Intelligent Voter"...
Item #700303
November 02, 1875
THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, November 2, 1875 The entire front page is a graphic illustration: "THE GRAPHIC'S ADVICE TO THE INTELLIGENT VOTER." While dripping with sarcasm, the cartoon clearly expressed the early frustration regarding the potential impact of an uninformed electorate.
Other prints within: "Our Soldiers, Past And Future" and "The City of New Bedfo... See More
Much on 'Bleeding Kansas'...
Item #700060
May 19, 1856
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 19, 1856
* Bleeding Kansas
* Missouri border invasion
* War on slavery
Inside has a wealth of reports relating to the slavery vs. anti-slavery factions as Kansas worked toward achieving statehood.
Page 4 has a lengthy editorial on the situation, and page 5 has a column headed: "Important From Kansas" "Indictments For High Treason" "Buf... See More
'Bleeding Kansas'...
Item #700059
May 15, 1856
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 15, 1856
* Bleeding Kansas
* Missouri border invasion
* War on slavery
Nearly half of page 5 is taken up with reports concerning the slavery vs. anti-slavery factions as Kansas worked toward achieving statehood.
The lengthiest report is headed: "From Kansas" with a Lawrence dateline. It takes over a full column. Following this is a letter also dateli... See More
'Bleeding Kansas'...
Item #700058
May 14, 1856
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 14, 1856
* Bleeding Kansas
* Missouri border invasion
* War on slavery
Page 5 contains several items concerning the slavery vs. anti-slavery factions as Kansas worked toward achieving statehood.
Articles include: "Arrest of Gov. Robinson of Kansas" "The Mass. Legislature on the Admission of Kansas" and "Hostilities Again Commenced In K... See More
'Bleeding Kansas' and the shooting of Sheriff Jones...
Item #700056
May 12, 1856
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 12, 1856
* Bleeding Kansas
* Missouri border invasion
* War on slavery
Pages 4 & 5 contain an article: "Incoherence Of The Slavery-Extension Party". Part of this article includes a report from Washington beginning: "It is suggested at a distance in quarters that out to know better, that if the admission of Kansas under the Topeka Constit... See More
Relating to 'Bleeding Kansas'...
Item #700055
May 07, 1856
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 7, 1856 Page 5 begins with a report headed: "Kansas Delays" concerns work in Congress for introducing a bill for the admission of Kansas into the Union.
Bleeding Kansas describes the period of repeated outbreaks of violent guerrilla warfare between pro-slavery and anti-slavery forces following the creation of the new territory of Kansas in 1854. In all, some ... See More
Reporting on 'Bleeding Kansas'...
Item #700054
May 06, 1856
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 6, 1856 Pages 4 and 5 have reports concerning the slavery vs. anti-slavery factions in Kansas as they work towards statehood.
Over half a column on page 4 is headed: "Intercourse With Kansas" and page 5 has: "Kansas News". Also on page 5 is: "A New Form Of The Slave Trade" taking over half a column.
Bleeding Kansas describes the period of... See More
1938 Arabi, Georgia Negro lynching...
Item #699386
July 10, 1938
THE EVENING NEWS, Detroit, July 10, 1938
* Arabi, Crisp County, Georgia
* John Dukes - Negro lynching - burning
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "MOB IN GEORGIA BURNS NEGRO FOR KILLING OFFICER" with subheads. (see images)
Complete 1st section only with 10 pages, light toning at the margins, small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.... See More
1898 Battle of Santiago de Cuba ends...
Item #699078
July 18, 1898
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 18, 1898
* Fall of Santiago de Cuba
* Spanish Navy surrenders
* Spanish-American War
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "SANTIAGO IS OURS" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
Co... See More
1861 unique Civil War era set...
Item #698150
This is a unique three-issue set of authentic Civil War newspapers from the 1st year of the war. Included are one each of the following:* The New York Herald
* Harper's Weekly Illustrated
* The Circular
The New York Herald was known for excellent war reporting, the Harper's Weekly contains outstanding Civil War related prints (many suitable for framing), and The Circular (On... See More
1898 Clarendon, Arkansas Negroes lynchings......
Item #697668
October 13, 1898
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 13, 1898
* Battle of Virden - Riot - Massacre - labor conflict
* Macoupin County, Illinois coal mining - miners
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "SLAUGHTER STOPPED" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile ... See More
'Bleeding Kansas'... P.T. Barnum's misfortunes...
Item #696541
April 25, 1856
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, April 25, 1856 (due to printing error the year is missing on page 1 but appears at the top of pages 2-8)
* Bleeding Kansas
* Missouri border invasion
* War on slavery
* P.T. Barnum
Page 5 has over a column of reporting concerning the slavery vs. anti-slavery factions in Kansas as they work towards statehood.
The article is headed: "The Prospects Of Kansas&quo... See More
Lincoln's adversary for the Presidency...
Item #693197
September 17, 1864
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 17, 1864 The full front page is a very dramatic print: "Harry Davis Capturing the Battle Flag of the 13th Louisiana Regiment, at the Battle of Ezra Church".
Other prints within include: "Admiral Farragut's Fleet Bombarding Fort Morgan" "Rear-Admiral David G. Farragut, U.S.N." "View of Petersburg, Virginia,... See More
"Through Inland Waters"... Howard Pile... boat on the Erie Canal...
Item #691890
June 01, 1896
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, June, 1896 Within this issue is: "Through Inland Waters", written and illustrated by Howard Pile, and includes many scenes of inland waterways within the United States. Among them is a great illustration of a canal boat on the Erie Canal. Also present are sketches by A.B. Frost, R.C.W. (Richard Caton Woodville), and others. See imag... See More
Discounted Harper's Weekly illustrated... 1866-1899...
Item #691518
January 01, 1866
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, 1866-1899
* Great for gift-giving at a highly discounted price
* Wonderful way to introduce someone to the hobby
* An 1800’s original with woodcut prints
* A LIMIT of 5 issues per buyer
** Please do not request a specific date **
*** Photos show a pair of issues to merely provide multiple examples. This listing is for a single issue.
An authent... See More
On Santiago's surrender: the Spanish-American War...
Item #689867
July 18, 1898
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, July 18, 1898
* Battle of Santiago de Cuba (capture)
* General William Rufus Shafter
* Spanish-American War
The front page has nice reporting on the Spanish-American War: "Toral's Sword Returned To Him By Shafter After the Surrender" "McKinley Officially Informed Of The Occupation of Santiago" "The American Flag Now Prou... See More
After Santiago's surrender: the Spanish-American War...
Item #689866
July 16, 1898
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, July 16, 1898
* Battle of Santiago de Cuba (capture)
* General William Rufus Shafter
* Spanish-American War
The front page has nice reporting on the Spanish-American War: "Toral's Troops Must Give Up Their Guns Or Renew The Fight With Americans" "Martial Law Now Rules In Spain" "Royal Decree Issued Suspending All Constit... See More
Nice front page reporting on the Spanish-American War...
Item #689864
July 13, 1898
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, July 14, 1898 The front page has nice reporting on the Spanish-American War: "Bombs Will Burst Today From Both the Army & the Fleet" "General Miles Assumes Command" "Brave Dewey Sails In Again & The German Ship Retires" "Admiral Dewey Sailed In & Took Full Possession" & much more.
Ten pages, good cond... See More
Nice front page reporting on the Spanish-American War...
Item #689859
July 13, 1898
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, July 13, 1898 The front page has nice reporting on the Spanish-American War including a fine graphic headed: "Firing 45-Pounders Into Santiago".
Headlines include: "Toral Again Refuses To Make An Unconditional Surrender" "Fire Was Opened When Answer Was Received" "No Peace Overtures Have Been Made At Washington" &quo... See More
Nice front page reporting on the Spanish-American War...
Item #689858
July 12, 1898
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, July 12, 1898 The front page has nice reporting on the Spanish-American War with: "'Dynamite Guns Trained On Foe" "Shafter's Artillery Opens Fire on Spanish Lines Once More" "Gen. Miles Now With The Army" "Commander of American Forces Has Reached Headquarters" "His Talk With Sampson" "The Flag S... See More
1898 Battle of Santiago de Cuba...
Item #687950
July 05, 1898
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 5, 1898
* Battle of Santiago de Cuba
* Naval - Navy engagement
* Spanish-American War
* Pascual Cervera loss
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "THE BURNING FLEET" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile f... See More
re. 1898 Battle of Manila Bay....
Item #686898
May 08, 1898
THE CALL, San Francisco, May 8, 1898
* Post-Battle of Manila Bay, Philippines
* Admiral George Dewey's victory
* Spanish-American War
The front page has a nice banner headline: "TROOPS TO LAND IN CUBA TODAY, THE QUEEN READY TO LEAVE SPAIN" with subheads and related illustration. (see)
Fourteen pages, a little margin wear, more so along the spine with a few small tape mends a... See More
1899 Windsor Hotel (Manhattan) fire disaster...
Item #685376
March 18, 1899
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, March 18, 1899
* Windsor Hotel (Manhattan)
* St. Patrick's Day fire disaster
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "THE DEAD AND DYING" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper. Rare... See More
A baseball team in uniform...
Item #683405
May 14, 1881
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 14, 1881
* Early baseball team illustration
The full front page is a Thomas Nast political cartoon: "Is There To Be A Power Behind The Throne?"
But the most significant print would be the very nice half page baseball print: "The Princeton College Base-Ball Nine" showing them in uniform and with bats, a ball, and two catcher&... See More
1899 Howard City, Michigan family murders...
Item #683203
May 11, 1899
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, May 11, 1899
* Howard City, Montcalm County, Michigan
* Joseph Harvey family murders
The front page has a one column heading: "WHOLESALE BUTCHERY" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper. Rare as su... See More
1899 Wardner, Idaho mining riots
Item #683163
May 03, 1899
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, May 3, 1899
* Wardner, Shoshone County, Idaho
* Bunker Hill Mining Company riots
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "RIOTERS ARE SCARED" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper. Rar... See More
1899 Confederate soldiers reunion...
Item #683159
May 10, 1899
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, May 10, 1899
* Confederate soldiers reunion
* Charleston, South Carolina
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "LOYAL TO THE FLAG" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper. Rare as such.... See More
Philippine-American War begins in 1899...
Item #682654
February 06, 1899
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Feb. 6, 1899
* Philippine-American War beginning
* Manila, Philippines outbreak
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "FIGHT AT MANILA STILL ON" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly these issues are in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
E... See More
Admiral George Dewey gets married in 1899...
Item #682650
November 09, 1899
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Nov. 9, 1899
* Admiral George Dewey's gets married
* United States Navy - Spanish-American War
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "DEWEY AGAIN A VICTOR MARRIED THIS MORNING" with subhead and two small illustrations. (see) Surprisingly these issues are in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find... See More
1898 Battle of Manila Bay....
Item #682426
May 03, 1898
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, May 3, 1898
* Battle of Manila Bay, Philippines
* Admiral George Dewey's victory
* Spanish-American War
The front page has one column headings: "MANILA HAS FALLEN" "The Battle Of Manila" "Manila Cable Out" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to... See More
1900 Dawson City fire disaster... Klondike fame...
Item #682387
January 16, 1900
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Jan. 16, 1900
* Dawson City, Yukon Territory fire
* Klondike gold rush fame
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "DAWSON FIRE SWEPT" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
Complete with 4... See More
1916 Battle of Magdhaba... Egypt...
Item #682324
December 25, 1916
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Dec. 25, 1916
* Battle of Magdhaba - Egypt
* Sinai and Palestine Campaign
* British & Ottoman Empire
The front page has a nice banner headline: "BRITISH TROOPS DEFEAT TURKS" with subhead. (see) Nice for display. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fra... See More
1916 Battle of the Somme River nearing the end...
Item #682323
November 11, 1916
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Nov. 11, 1916
* Battle of the Somme nearing the end
* World War I - WWI - German Empire
The front page has a nice banner headline: "BRITISH IN BIG GAIN" with subhead. (see) Nice for display. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper... See More
1916 rainmaker Charles Hatfield...
Item #682321
December 02, 1916
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Dec. 2, 1916
* Charles Mallory Hatfield
* Rainmaker or Con Man ?
* Morena Reservoir - dam
The front page has a banner headline: "Rainmaker Hatfield Sues City For $10,000" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper... See More
1916 Battle of Gorizia... Italy...
Item #682101
November 21, 1916
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Nov. 21, 1916
* Battle of Cambrai, France
* Hindenburg Line crossed
* 1st ever major tank battle
* World War I - WWI
* FRONT LEAF ONLY (Pages 1 & 2)
The front page has a nice banner headline in bold lettering: "BRITISH DRIVING AHEAD" with subhead. (see)
Front leaf only (pages 1 & 2), minor margin wear, nice for display as such.
... See More
Cripple Creek... W.A. Rogers print...
Item #681737
January 06, 1894
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 6, 1894 (print only) This is a single page illustration entitled "In The Lobby of the Palace Hotel, Cripple Creek" by W.A. Rogers. This measures approximately 16 x 10.5 inches and is in very nice condition. Very suitable for framing.
Early bicycle race on the front page...
Item #681465
August 21, 1897
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 21, 1897 The full front page is a nice illustration of early bicyclists racing: "Well Bunched" by famed artiest A.B. Frost.
Inside has a full pg: "Newport's Brilliant Summer Fete - Scenes in the Harbor During the night Illumination."; a full page: "Francois Felix Faure, President of the French Republic, at Home."; three... See More
Admiral William T. Sampson takes command...
Item #680888
March 24, 1898
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, March 24, 1898
* Rear Admiral William T. Sampson
* Takes command of North Atlantic Squadron
* Pre-Spanish-American War - U.S. Navy
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "SAMPSON COMMANDS" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not t... See More
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