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1899 Ulysses S. Grant monument unveiling...
Item #683161
April 27, 1899
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, April 27, 1899
* Equestrian statue of Ulysses S. Grant unveiling
* Philadelphia, Pennsylvania monument
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "IN MEMORY OF GRANT" 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 t... See More
Reporting on the first day of the 'Colored National Convention'...
Item #682104
April 11, 1872
NEW YORK HERALD, April 11, 1872
* National colored convention
* Frederick Douglass as president
Page 3 has most of a column taken up with: "Colored National Convention" "Gathering at the Southern States Convention of Colored Men in New Orleans--Pinchback, of Louisiana, and Ransier, of South Carolina, 'Bossing the Job'--Preparing for a Fierce Battle in Favor of General... See More
Full page political cartoon on Ulysses S. Grant...
Item #680552
June 08, 1875
THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, June 8, 1875 A folio size illustrated newspaper with the full front page being a political cartoon featuring U.S. Grant captioned: "The Third Term Will-O'-Wisp, And What Came Of It."
Unrelated prints on pages 4 and 5.
Eight pages, good condition.
From the San Francisco Mission... Touring Oregon & Washington...
Item #678597
December 13, 1879
MISSION MIRROR, San Francisco, Dec. 13, 1879 Printed in the masthead is: "The only Paper Wholly Printed and Published at the Mission, a Locality Containing 20,000 Inhabitants." This would be the famous Mission Delores, still located on 16th St. (see photos & the hyperlink).
Page 2 has a political notice supporting: "For president in 1880, Ulysses S. Grant, of Illino... See More
Graphic welcome to Ulysses S. Grant...
Item #677207
November 12, 1879
THE DAILY INTGER OCEAN, Chicago, Nov. 12, 1879 The front page has a nice graphic for the welcoming of President Grant to Chicago, including Uncle Same and seven flag-with-cannon print.
Ten pages, good condition.
The financial panic of 1869... Construction of St. Patrick's Cathedral...
Item #674747
September 25, 1869
NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 26, 1869
* "Black Friday" (Sept. 24th) - 2nd report **
* New York Wall Street financial crisis
* Stock Market & gold Panic begins
The top of page 3 has one column headings: "WALL STREET" "The Scene of Friday's Great Financial Contest and Stampede" "The Government Sale of Gold Yesterday" and more. Text takes up mor... See More
River Side Park, New York... General Grant's burial place...
Item #674688
August 08, 1885
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, August 8, 1885 The prime feature of this issue is the front page illustration: "RIVERSIDE PARK, NEW YORK - THE BURIAL PLACE OF GENERAL GRANT". Inside illustrations include: "DAVENPORTS MAGIC LANTERN", "SURGERY FOR PIANO-FORTE PLAYERS", "THE RIGHT WHALE OF THE NORTH ATLANTIC" and more.
Complete in 16 pages, in very good c... See More
Ulysses S. Grant is re-elected..
Item #674582
November 06, 1872
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 6, 1872
* Ulysses S. Great elected president
Page 3 has nice one column headings that include: "THE BATTLE WON" "ANOTHER APPOMATTOX!" "Disastrous Rout of the Liberals" "GRANT RE-ELECTED" and more with elections numbers.
Twelve pages, large piece torn away at the upper right corner of the 1st leaf (pages 1 &
... See More
* Ulysses S. Great elected president
Page 3 has nice one column headings that include: "THE BATTLE WON" "ANOTHER APPOMATTOX!" "Disastrous Rout of the Liberals" "GRANT RE-ELECTED" and more with elections numbers.
Twelve pages, large piece torn away at the upper right corner of the 1st leaf (pages 1 &
Ulysses S. Grant for President - 1872 advertisement...
Item #674465
September 23, 1872
DAILY CHRONICLE, Allentown, Pennsylvania, Sept. 23, 1872
* Ulysses S. Grant notice
* Civil War general for president
A pg. 2 ad endorses the Grant-Wilson ticket. Also present is a list of the state and county Republican candidates. Also with in the issue is other news of the day and numerous advertisements.
Complete in four pages measuring approximately 20.25 x 13.5 inches in very ni... See More
Enforcing the historic Fifteenth Amendment...
Item #673634
May 22, 1870
(2) NEW YORK TIMES, May 22 and June 1, 1870 (a 2-issue set) The front page of the May 22nd issue has the heading: "The Fifteenth Amendment", with the subheading: "Laws to Enforce It--The Bill Passed by the Senate in Full--Important Provisions..." with more. This is actually the 1870 Enforcement Act, created to enforce the proper enforcement of the historic 15th Amendment ... See More
Frederick Douglass' 'eloquence' at the Colored Convention...
Item #671896
April 14, 1872
NEW YORK HERALD, April 14, 1872 Page 12 begins with column heads: "NATIONAL COLORED CONVENTION" "Fred Douglass, the Great African Light, in His Element" "Fred's Eloquence Inexhaustible" "A Review of the Horrors of Slavery & the Beauties of Freedom" "The Clans Completely Silenced" "He May Vote for Grant, but He Will Worship Sumner... See More
Nast Santa.... "Another Stocking to fill"...
Item #671840
January 03, 1880
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 3, 1880
* Thomas Nast Santa Claus wood block engraving
The entire ftpg. is a Thomas Nast print captioned: "A Merry Christmas" showing Santa Claus dancing with Mother Goose.
The doublepage centerfold is a very nice Thomas Nast Christmas print captioned: "Another Stocking to Fill" showing Santa Claus leaning over a sleeping baby... See More
American Museaum of Natural History cornerstone laid...
Item #670895
June 03, 1874
THE NEW YORK HERALD, June 3, 1874
* American Museum of Natural History
* Cornerstone laid by Ulysses S. Grant
* Manhattan, New York City
The top of page 4 has a one column heading: "THE NEW MUSEUM" with subheads. (see) Text takes up over a full column.
Other news of the day. Complete with 12 pages, a little light creasing, nice condition.... See More
1874 White House wedding... Nellie Grant...
Item #670301
May 22, 1874
THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 22, 1874
* President Ulysses S. Grant's Daughter
* White House Wedding - Nellie Grant
The top of page 3 has one column headings that include: "WHITE HOUSE NUPTIALS" "Wedding of Miss Nellie Grant to Mr. Sartoris" "A Brilliant Assemblage in the East Room" "The Marriage Ceremony" and more. Lengthy text takes up the entire pag... See More
1874 Ulysses S. Grant Veto message...
Item #670160
April 23, 1874
THE NEW YORK HERALD, April 23, 1874
* President Ulysses S. Grant signed in type
* Veto message on Monetary Legislation
Page 5 has one column headings that include: "VETO" "The President Saves the Credit of the Country" "The Inflation Bill Returned to the Senate Unsigned" "Message Of The Chief Magistrate" and more. This is followed by Grant's veto ... See More
1873 Ulysses S. Grant's annual message......
Item #669367
December 03, 1873
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 3, 1873
* President Ulysses S. Grant
* State of the Union Address
The top of page 4 has one column headings: "THE MESSAGE" "Recommendations to Congress by the National Executive" "The Virginius Outrage" "The Navy To Be Restored While the Money Lasts" and more. (see) Text of the address takes up over 5 1/2 columns and is signe... See More
Ulysses S. Grant's 1868 presidential nomination...
Item #668623
May 25, 1868
NEW YORK HERALD, May 25, 1868
* Reno Brothers Gang train robbery
* Marshfield, Scott County, Indiana
* Jeffersonville, Madison and Indianapolis Railroad
Page 4 has a article with small heading: "The Last Express Robbery" (see)
Other news of the day. Complete with 8 pages, nice condition.... See More
Ulysses S. Grant's 1868 presidential nomination...
Item #668621
May 22, 1868
NEW YORK HERALD, May 22, 1868
* General Ulysses S. Grant
* Presidential Republican nomination
The top of page 3 has one column headings: "CHICAGO CONVENTION" "Republican Nominations" "For President, ULYSSES S. GRANT, of Illinois" and more. Lengthy text takes up the entire page and continues on page 10.
Other news of the day. Complete with 12 pages, nice ... See More
Eight-hour workday established in 1869...
Item #668502
May 22, 1869
THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 22, 1869
* Eight-hour workday (government employees)
* President Ulysses S. Grant proclamation
Page 3 has an article headed: "WASHINGTON" "The Eight Hour Law Proclamation" "More Colored Office-Holders" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete with all 12 pages, nice condition.... See More
Grant is elected President...
Item #665658
November 04, 1868
NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 4, 1868
* General Ulysses S. Grant presidential election
All of page 3 is taken up with the election results, with one column headlines including "ULYSSES S. GRANT ELECTED PRESIDENT" "All the Original Free States Except New York Declare for Him" "The Election Uncommonly Quiet" and more.
Twelve pages, very nice condition.... See More
Ulysses S. Grant clarifies his infamous "Jew Order"....
Item #663858
November 30, 1868
NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 30, 1868
* General Ulysses S. Grant
* General Order No. 11 - Jews
Page 5 has a very significant Judaica item headed: "Letter From General Grant on the Hebrew Question."
This relates to Ulysses S. Grant's General Order #11 from during the Civil War, known as the infamous "Jew Order". A website has further details on Grant
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* General Ulysses S. Grant
* General Order No. 11 - Jews
Page 5 has a very significant Judaica item headed: "Letter From General Grant on the Hebrew Question."
This relates to Ulysses S. Grant's General Order #11 from during the Civil War, known as the infamous "Jew Order". A website has further details on Grant
1876 Brooklyn theater fire... U.S. Grant annual address...
Item #649436
December 06, 1876
THE NEW YORK HERALD, December 6, 1876
* Brooklyn theater fire (1st report)
* President Ulysses S. Grant
* State of the Union Address
Page 5 has one column headings that include: "IN FLAMES" "The Brooklyn Theatre Burned Last Night" "Stampede By The Audience" and more. (see) Lengthy text takes up 3 columns. Nice to have in this NYC title.
Page 2 has President U... See More
Grant Grant, Mobile, Alabama; Chcago, Illinois...
Item #647246
May 02, 1885
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, May 2, 1885 The full ftpg. shows: "Baptismal Rites of the 'Church of God', as Performed at Saxton, Bedford County, Penna." with text inside. Other prints inside: "The New Produce Exchange Building, Chicago" "Scene at the Billiard Tournament in Irving Hall" "Alabama - The Interstate Drill at Mobile--View of the Camp&qu... See More
Galveston is evacuated by the Rebels...
Item #624514
June 10, 1865
CONCORD DAILY MONITOR, New Hampshire, June 10, 1865 Page 2 has: "Later From Texas - Evacuation of Galveston" "General Grant's Reception in New York' and also a brief article on: "Jeff Davis' Trial Again".
Four pages, nice condition.
Celebrating the generals after the war...
Item #614869
June 08, 1865
THE NEW YORK HERALD, June 8, 1865
* Ulysses S. Grant welcome home
* New York City celebration
Among the first column heads are: "Our President" "Monster Meeting Last Night at Cooper Institution" "Outpouring of the Masses for the Administration" "The Hero Grant" "It was Big, Great, Immense, Prodigious!" "Brilliant Array of Generals... See More
Chief Red Cloud... Indians...
Item #605656
May 27, 1875
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, May 27, 1875
* Chief Spotted Tail
* President Ulysses S. Grant
This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has one column headings: "Washington" "The President Talks To The Indians" "Spotted Tail Accuses the Newspaper Men of Lying" and more.
Complete, ... See More
Ulysses S. Grant nominated...
Item #604721
May 24, 1872
WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Worcester, Massachusetts, May 24, 1872
* Ulysses S. Grant
* Republican nominee
This issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
Page 3 has one column headings: "Political" "National Workingmen's Convention" "Grant And Wilson Nominated" See image for text here.
Larger than normal issue mea... See More
A White House wedding..
Item #602635
May 22, 1874
EVANSVILLE DAILY JOURNAL, Indiana, May 22, 1874
* President Ulysses S. Grant's Daughter
* White House Wedding
This uncommon title has news of the day with several interesting advertisements.
The front page has one column headings: "The Marriage of Nellie Grant" "A Brilliant Affair, with a Deal of Flunkeyism...." Lengthy text here.
Complete in 8 pages, irregular alo... See More
President Grant's message...
Item #601426
January 14, 1875
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Jan. 14, 1875
* President Ulysses S. Grant message
* Louisiana troubles
The top of the front page has: "President's Message--Congress Taken by Surprise" and various subheads (see). Further on is: "The Message" of the President on the Louisiana affairs to the Senate, taking over a column of the ftpg. & nearly 2 columns on the back page &... See More
Ulysses S. Grant message...
Item #601372
January 14, 1875
THE WORLD, New York City, January 14, 1875
* President Ulysses S. Grant message
* Louisiana troubles
The front page has one column headlines the include: "GRANT'S DEFENSE" "The President's Message On Louisiana" "Effect Of The Message On The Republicans At Washington" and more (see photos). Lengthy text takes up over 3 full columns and is signed in type:... See More
Ulysses S. Grant...
Item #599795
December 05, 1871
THE NEW YORK HERALD, December 5, 1871
* President Ulysses S. Grant
* State of the Union Address
Page 3 has one column headings: "PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE" "The United States at Peace with All the World" "Polygamy and Ku Kluxism Doomed" and more (see photos). Lengthy text takes up 4 full columns. and is signed in type: U.S. Grant
Other news of ... See More
Ulysses S. Grant nomination...
Item #599768
June 07, 1872
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 7, 1872
* President Ulysses S. Grant
* Presidential nomination
The back page has one column headings: "GRANT AND WILSON" "Work of the Republican Convention Concluded" "Gen. Grant Unanimously Renominated for President" and more (see photos).
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.... See More
Vicksburg, Mississippi massacre....
Item #594404
December 11, 1874
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 11, 1874
* Vicksburg, Mississippi massacre
* Assassination of Negroes
The front page has small one column headings on the front page: "The Vicksburg Troubles", "All Quiet In The City--Burial Of Bodies...", "Gov. Ames' Proclamation--The Slaughter Of Negroes", "The 'War' Over--The Colored Sheriff S... See More
Ulysses S. Grant is nominated...
Item #593619
June 07, 1872
SALT LAKE DAILY TRIBUNE, Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, June 7, 1872
* Ulysses S. Grant
* Old West title
Page 2 has a report: "Grant Triumphant" concerning his nomination for President of the United States (see photos). A great wealth of ads from Utah 24 years before statehood.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, nice condition.... See More
Ulysses S. Grant for President...
Item #583319
THE NEW YORK TIMES, 1872 * General Ulysses S. Grant
* For President notice (ad)
The top of page 4 contains a political notice supporting: "Regular Republican Nominations - For President, ULYSSES S. GRANT, of Illinois - For Vice President, HENRY WILSON, of Massachusetts" beneath which are two quotes by Horace Greeley, the first of which is: "Gen. Grant never has been def... See More
Mary Ann Cotton....
Item #583317
October 19, 1872
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 19, 1872
* Mary Ann Cotton arrested
* English serial killer
The front page has a very interesting article with the headings: "A Female Poisoner", "An Extraordinary Story of Crime" which tell of the recent arrest of famous English serial killer, Mary Ann Cotton. See photos for text here.
Other news of the day throughout with a page 6 notice ... See More
The coming inauguration... Life in the Black Hills...
Item #583126
March 03, 1877
PUBLIC LEDGER, Memphis Tennessee, March 3, 1877
* Ulysses S. Grant arrives in Washington D.C.
A page 3 report has column heads; "The Inauguration" "President Grant Gives a Reception--His Delight at so Soon to be Relieved" and "The Capital Rapidly Filling up with Visitors" (see photos). The front page has an article: "Life In The Black Hills&quo... See More
Item #552498
March 06, 1880
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 6, 1880.
Front full page illustration of "The Carnival in Havana - General Grant in the Procession."
Inside are three 1/3 pg. illus. pertaining to "General Grant in Cuba - The Trip to San Diego." Full page Thomas Nast illustration entitled "Let Him Roar, Mr. Speaker." Full pg. illus. of "The Carnival in Central America.&qu... See More
Ulysses S. Grant, 1865...
Item #219416
October 13, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 13, 1865.
* General Ulysses S. Grant
* Military Reorganization
The front page has: "The Army Important Order From General Grant Reduction & Reorganization of the Military Forces of the Republic Colored Troops to Garrison all but Two of the Southern Ports". Other news of the day includes: "Martial Law No Longer in Force in Kentucky
... See More
* General Ulysses S. Grant
* Military Reorganization
The front page has: "The Army Important Order From General Grant Reduction & Reorganization of the Military Forces of the Republic Colored Troops to Garrison all but Two of the Southern Ports". Other news of the day includes: "Martial Law No Longer in Force in Kentucky
Last Days of the Civil War....
Item #216557
June 05, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, June 5, 1865 The front page has: "THE ARMIES", "Congratulatory Address of General Grant to the Armies" signed in type: U.S. Grant; "The Work of Mustering Out Continued" & more. Good content inside including: "THE TRIAL" of the Lincoln murder conspirators; "The South" "A Large emigration to the State Desirable&qu... See More
1880 San Francisco California....
Item #215537
October 11, 1880
DAILY EVENING POST, San Francisco, Oct. 11, 1880.
* The Old West in California
* Circus ad
On the front page under Amusements is an ad for performances at Coles Amphitheater featuring The Wonderful Trick Stallions and other attractions. Has a small woodcut of the stallions. News of the day includes: "Terrible Railroad Catastrophe at Pittsburg" "General Grant on the Political
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* The Old West in California
* Circus ad
On the front page under Amusements is an ad for performances at Coles Amphitheater featuring The Wonderful Trick Stallions and other attractions. Has a small woodcut of the stallions. News of the day includes: "Terrible Railroad Catastrophe at Pittsburg" "General Grant on the Political
1868 Sacramento California...
Item #211200
November 04, 1868
SACRAMENTO DAILY UNION, Sacramento, CA, November 4, 1868. This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to 1900, here is an opportunity to get a issue from the old West back when cowboys, indians, saloons, gold miners & gunfights were often seen on a regular basis. Articles in this iss... See More
Ulysses S. Grant...
Item #207956
June 06, 1868
WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL, Madison, June 6, 1868 The front page has a nice endorsement for the Grant-Colfax ticket (see inset). Features a famous quote from Grant ("Fight It Out On The Line") as well as a list of the electors. Uncommon to have a presidential endorsement on the front page. Very good condition.
The Philadelphia Collection II
Item #206229
July 21, 1871
(6) Harper's Weekly, various dates from July 21, 1877 through January 28, 1899. This is a six issue set (part 2) of Harper's Weekly containing various prints pertaining to events and/or buildings in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The set provides more than a 10% discount over purchasing the issues individually. This is another great set of issues for anyone interested in Philadelphia, PA, ear... See More
Scenes of Jamica... Helena, Montana...
Item #176392
December 03, 1898
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 3, 1898 Full front page illus. of "A Market Scene in Ponce." Inside is a full pg. of illus. of "Jamaica - Scenes in England's Chief West-Indian Possession." 1/4 pg. illus. of "The New State Capitol, Helena, Montana."
Doublepage centerfold of "Art Treasures in New York - Some of the Famous Paintings Owned in this ... See More
Scenes of Albuquerque, New Mexico...
Item #175626
August 01, 1891
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Aug. 1, 1891 Full front page. shows a woman strolling: 'By A Summer Sea'. Nice full page: 'Sketches in Albuquerque, N. Mexico & Vicinity' includes 7 scenes.
Complete in sixteen pages.
Thomas Nast prints... "The Centennial" prints...
Item #174084
November 04, 1876
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 4, 1876 Front page Thomas Nast illustration of "This Will Be A Change."; Inside is a full page illustration of "The Centennial - A Group from the Tiffany Exhibit, Main Building."; Full page illustration of "The Centennial - Specimens from the Horse Show."; Doublepage centerfold by Thomas Nast entitled "... See More
Indians at Standing Rock...
Item #174342
April 19, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 19, 1879 Full ftpg. Nast cartoon re. the 'Solid South--We Have come to Stay'. Great fullpg: 'Indian Dance, Standing Rock Agency, after Distribution of Rations' Halfpg: 'N.Y. Volunteer Life-saving Corps--New Station at Pier 28, East River'. Dblpgctrfld. is a Nast cartoon.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. This ... See More
Shad fishing in the James River...
Item #173824
May 09, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, May 9, 1874 Halfpg: "Shad Fishing in the James River, Opposite Richmond" & "The New Government Building at St. Louis, Mo." Fullpg. Nast cartoon: "The Power of the Press". Fullpg. with 2 illus: "A Scene on the Mosquito Coast"
Complete in sixteen pages.
Multiple Gettysburg scenes... dedication of monument...
Item #173322
July 17, 1869
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 17, 1869 The front page features a full page illustration entitled "Uninvited Guests", by J C Beard. Another fullpage illustration is "Summer". Nearly halfpage : 'Capture of the Cuban Expedition in Long Island Sound'. The "Welcome Stranger" article is about the largest gold nugget found and features an illustration of ... See More
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