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Death of President Rutherford B. Hayes... Las Vegas Daily Optic...
Item #706033
January 18, 1893
LAS VEGAS DAILY OPTIC, East Las Vegas, New Mexico, Jan. 18, 1893
* President Rutherford B. Hayes death
The top of the first column has heads: "PRESIDENT HAYES DEAD" "The Only Ex-President Besides Grover Cleveland Passed Away Last Night" with the report being quite brief near the top of the 4th column: "Rutherford B. Hayes, ex-president of the United State... See More
Alma, New Mexico massacre.... Apaches...
Item #699915
May 05, 1880
KANSAS CITY DAILY JOURNA, May 5, 1880
* Alma, Catron County, New Mexico massacre
* Chiricahua Apaches - Indians - Victorio
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. The front page has an article headed: "Indian Depredations" "Ranchmen Killed and a Large Flock of Sheep Driven Off" See image for text here.
Complete with 8 pages, light to... See More
The Gage Station train robbery... New Mexico...
Item #699766
November 25, 1883
THE DAILY COMMONWEALTH, Topeka, Kansas, November 25, 1883
* Gage Station train robbery
* Silver City, New Mexico
* Harvey Whitehall
The front page has an article headed: "Train Robbery on the Southern Pacific" (see images) First report coverage on the Gage Station train robbery near Silver City, New Mexico.
Complete with 8 pages, light toning at the margins, generally very nice.... See More
Just our second offering from Aztec, New Mexico...
Item #698533
June 07, 1895
SAN JUAN COUNTY INDEX, Aztec, New Mexico, July 30 1909
* Very rare publication
Actually a territorial newspaper as New Mexico did not become a state until 1912. Although we've offered many other 19th century newspapers from New Mexico, this is just the second issue of this title and from this town in our 48 years.
Aztec is in the northwestern corner of the state. Very rare as wel... See More
We can find no information concerning this New Mexico newspaper...
Item #698389
January 26, 1900
THE ALAMOGORDO BANNER, New Mexico, Jan. 26, 1900
* Very rare territory publication - Otero County
This is the volume 1, number 6 issue of a newspaper about which I can find nothing. It is not listed in Gregory's "Union List of Newspapers" nor can I find information elsewhere on the internet. This issue was printed twelve years before statehood.
Presumed complete in 4 pag... See More
The 'Black Jack' Ketchum Gang robs a train...
Item #692518
September 09, 1897
HELENA WEEKLY HERALD, Montana, Sept. 9, 1897
* Tom Edward 'Black Jack' Ketchum gang
* Twin Mountain - New Mexico train robbery
The top of the front page has a report headed: "TRAIN ROBBED" "Two Masked Robbers Hold up Passenger Train Near Twin Mountain, Colorado" "The Brutally Use Express Messenger and Force Him to Open the Safe" "Supposed to... See More
Pueblo Indians... Includes the uncommon four page foldout of the America's Cup...
Item #692496
October 14, 1893
HARPER'S WEEKLY October 14, 1893 Full front page print: "Columbian Exposition - The Grand Arch of the Peristyle." Inside includes a half page: "Columbian Exposition - The Johnson Family Visit the Lapland Village"; halfpg: "Two of Philadelphia's Cricket Clubs"; fullpg: "The Centenary of Williams College" which includes a portrait of "Franklin Car... See More
Tombstone Epitaph shortly after the gunfight at the OK Corral...
Item #691509
December 04, 1881
THE TOMBSTONE EPITAPH, Arizona, Dec. 4, 1881
* Best Old West title to be had
* Post Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
Few could argue for a more recognizable title from the Old West, nor could any town be more linked to the romance of the West than this one. Tombstone is steeped in Western lore, and the several movies done concerning the gunfight at the O.K. Corral have kept this town in po... See More
A rare territorial newspaper... An Indian fight & a stagecoach robbery...
Item #690686
July 30, 1881
THE DILLON TRIBUNE, Beaverhead County, M.T. (Montana Territory), July 30, 1881
* Very rare publication
* Wild Old West era
A quite rare newspaper from the Territory of Montana, it not becoming a state until 1889. Thisis the volume 1, number 24 issue.
Dillon was founded in the Beaverhead Valley as a railroad town in 1880 by Union Pacific Railroad President Sidney Dillon. The town'... See More
First of this title we have offered...
Item #690308
March 07, 1901
THE FARMINGTON HUSTLER, New Mexico, March 7, 1901
* Rare territorial issue
* San Juan County
A quite scarce title, in fact the first we have discovered. This lasted but two years before merging with the Times to become the "Farmington Times-Hustler". "Union List Of Serials" notes that no institution in the country has any issues from this year.
Farmington is... See More
On Billy the Kid's death in almost a "hometown" newspaper...
Item #689457
July 23, 1881
THE LAS VEGAS DAILY OPTIC, New Mexico, July 23, 1881
* Outlaw Billy the Kid shot dead
* Pat Garrett - Old West lawman
* In a area publication, very rare
This was essentially the "backyard" of the famed outlaw Billy the Kid, so it is significant that there are two articles concerning his recent death (killed by Pat Garrett on July 14 in nearby Fort Sumner, New Mexico).
The... See More
Very early from San Diego...
Item #689257
October 13, 1870
THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, Oct. 13, 1870
* Rare & early from Southern California
Nearly a full front page has: "Southern California" "Discoveries in New Mexico" "State News" and a wealth of news and ads inside.
Four pages, nice condition.... See More
1903 territory of New Mexico...
Item #684383
October 10, 1903
SANTA FE NEW MEXICAN, Santa Fe, Oct. 10, 1903
* Before New Mexico became a state
An early "territorial" newspaper as New Mexico did not become a state until 1912, 9 years later.
News of the news with several advertisements. Complete with 8 pages, a little light staining to top portion, a little irregular along the spine, generally nice.... See More
Details of a lynching in New Mexico...
Item #682307
February 10, 1880
THE MISSOURI REPUBLICAN, St. Louis, Feb. 10, 1880 The front page has a report headed: "Triple Lynching Affair" from Las Vegas, New Mexico, noting in part: "The cow boys...implicated in the shooting of Carson...were dragged from their cells this morning by a mob of 75 armed men...victims were dragged to the central plaza & ropes were thrown over the beams...West was hauled ... See More
Vassar College life... The Apaches...
Item #681268
July 04, 1885
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, July 4, 1885 The full ftpg. is a dramatic print: "Iowa - The Approach of a Tornado...". Inside has: "California - The Grasshopper Invasion...In Eldorado County"; a full page with 6 images of: "Student Life at Vassar College" "New Mexico - The Old Battle Ground of Valverde on the Rio Grande & the Scene of the Rec... See More
Rare 19th century title from New Mexico...
Item #680490
May 13, 1884
ALBUQUERQUE MORNING JOURNAL, New Mexico, May 13, 1884
* New Mexico Territory
Very rare to find 19th century newspapers from Albuquerque, and this issue is dated 28 years before New Mexico would become a state. This is a 4 page newspaper with local, regional and national news, topical reports and ads including: "The Little Indians" "Vest Wants All Educated" &qu... See More
The Apache Indian War in New Mexico...
Item #675612
October 22, 1879
THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, Oct. 22, 1879
* Apache Wars in the Southwest
* United States Army
The top of the second column is headed: "The Apache War" "Latest Advices from New Mexico--Collector Hinds Killed--Movements of the Hostiles--The Recent Terrible Slaughter--Present Situation" with the text taking close to half a column.
Four pages, some archival stre... See More
Serpollet's Steam Racer...
Steel rail industry... Railroads, street cars...
Item #671705
May 17, 1902
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 17, 1902
The front page has: "Manufacture Of Steel Rails", which includes additional coverage on an inside page. Also included are: "Howard's Dock", ""Ramblersville' On Jamaica Bay", "The Photorama", "A Rock Pillar At Acoma, New Mexico", "Serpollet's Record-Breaking Steam Racer" and m... See More
From territorial New Mexico...
Item #651183
January 11, 1901
ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL-DEMOCRAT, New Mexico, Jan. 11, 1901
* New Mexico Territory
Actually a territorial newspaper as New Mexico did not become a state until 1912. Eight pages, typical news & ads of the day, very nice condition.
From territorial Albuquerque...
Item #650417
November 08, 1898
ALBUQUERQUE MORNING DEMOCRAT, New Mexico, Nov. 8, 1898
* Before joining the Union
Actually a territorial newspaper as New Mexico did not become a state until 1912. We've offered a number of titles from Albuquerque but this (and a few others) is the first of this title to come into our inventory.
Eight pages, minimal wear at the central fold, very nice condition.... See More
From territorial Albuquerque...
Item #650413
November 02, 1898
ALBUQUERQUE MORNING DEMOCRAT, New Mexico, Nov. 2, 1898
* Before joining the Union
Actually a territorial newspaper as New Mexico did not become a state until 1912. We've offered a number of titles from Albuquerque but this (and a few others) is the first of this title to come into our inventory.
Eight pages, small wear hole at fold juncture of front leaf, two cut outs from the bac... See More
New Orleans... Texas cowboys... New Mexico...
Item #646347
December 01, 1883
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Dec. 1, 1883 Full ftpg. shows: "The Evacuation Day Centennial---Grand Marine Procession Passing Up the East River" showing the Brooklyn Bridge. Prints inside include: "Texas--Types of the Cowboys of the Plains" "Louisiana--Sketches in & About New Orleans"; great doublpg. centerfold shows view of the grand parade cele... See More
From Arizona 19 years before statehood...
Item #643462
October 03, 1893
ARIZONA DAILY GAZETTE, Phoenix, Oct. 3, 1893
* Rare old West title
* Maricopa County
This issue is from the Arizona Territory, 19 years before it joined the Union. The ftpg. has: "Three Men Wounded" "A Desperate Shooting Affray in Oakland" "Two Innocent Men are Killed in the Melee" and "Dynamite in New Mexico" and pg. 2 has: "Witches In Mot... See More
A rare territorial title from Oklahoma...
Item #622762
April 06, 1900
NORMAN DEMOCRAT-TOPIC, Norman, Oklahoma, April 6, 1900
* Rare territorial title
This is actually a "territorial" newspaper, as Oklahoma did not become a state until 1907, one of only 3 of the contiguous 48 to join the union in the 20th century (New Mexico & Arizona the other two).
Most of the front page is taken up with various news tidbits of both a local and national... See More
Fort Bascom, New Mexico...
Item #605722
September 12, 1880
KANSAS CITY DAILY JOURNAL, Kansas City, Missouri, September 12, 1880
* Fort Bascom description
* Tucumcari, New Mexico
Page 10 has one column headings: "TUCUMCARI" "Graphic Account of a Visit to Old Fort Bascom" "The Famous Landmark of the Stalked Plains". The text takes up over a full column.
Other news of the day with several interesting advertisemen... See More
Auburn, New York electric chair...
Item #600337
November 18, 1902
SANTA FE NEW MEXICAN, New Mexico, November 18, 1902
* Auburn Correctional Facility
* Electric chair execution
This uncommon 4 page newspaper contains news of the day with some interesting advertisements 10 years before statehood.
The front page has one column headings: "DIED IN THE ELECTRIC CHAIR" "Within Five Minutes After the Witnesses Gathered in Auburn Prison... See More
Carrie Nation...
Item #600336
November 05, 1902
SANTA FE NEW MEXICAN, Santa Fe, New Mexico, November 5, 1902
* Carrie Nation
* Temperance advocate
* Anti-alcohol
This uncommon 4 page newspaper contains news of the day with some interesting advertisements 10 years before statehood.
The front page has one column headings: "MRS. CARRIE NATION" "Aboard a Train Which Ran on to a Siding and Collided With an Engine Standing Th... See More
Apache Indians... New Mexico...
Item #599199
January 28, 1876
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, January 28, 1876
* Apache Indians
* New Mexico fight
An uncommon title from the South during the post Civil War reconstruction era. Contains news of the day with many interesting advertisements.
The front page has one column headings that include: "Fight Between Indians And U.S. Soldiers" and more. 1st report coverage on a fight near... See More
1882 Apache Indians.., Cloverdale, New Mexico...
Item #593305
May 02, 1882
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Ohio, May 3, 1882
* Cloverdale, New Mexico
* Captain Tullius Tupper
* Redskins - Indians
The front page has one column headlines that include: "SAVAGES STRUCK", "By Tupper's Command and Fifteen of the Redskins Killed", "Mark Twain" and more. See photos for text here.
Other news and various advertisements o... See More
Pre-statehood New Mexico...
Item #583921
January 01, 1903
SANTA FE DAILY NEW MEXICAN newspaper dated 1903. A great issue, with a wealth of news of the day both local and national (and international) and a wealth of ads as well, many of which are illustrated.
Complete in 4 pages. Spine is somewhat irregular but causing no loss of text. Browned, mainly at the edges and some minor margin tears.
Territorial New Mexico...
Item #583918
January 01, 1903
SANTA FE NEW MEXICAN, New Mexico, 1903 A quite uncommon newspaper from this Western town, still 9 years before New Mexico would become a state! Nice condition. Be in touch if an image is needed.
19th century from the Oklahoma Territory...
Item #560881
January 01, 1898
THE DAILY OKLAHOMAN, Oklahoma City , 1898 This is actually a "territorial" newspaper, as Oklahoma did not become a state until ten years later in 1907, one of only 3 of the contiguous 48 to join the union in the 20th century (New Mexico & Arizona the other two). It is quite rare to find Oklahoma newspapers from the 1800's.
Formatted much like other newspapers of the day wi... See More
A "territorial" newspaper from 19th century Oklahoma...
Item #560800
January 01, 1898
THE PEOPLES VOICE, Norman, Cleveland County, Oklahoma, 1898 This is actually a "territorial" newspaper, as Oklahoma did not become a state until 1907, one of only 3 of the contiguous 48 to join the union in the 20th century (New Mexico & Arizona the other two). An uncommon opportunity for a 19th century newspaper from what was they referred to as the Indian Territory.
Complete... See More
Yachting...
Item #177204
May 30, 1903
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 30, 1903
Great double page print...
Item #208026
February 14, 1891
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 14, 1891
This item is a double page centerfold print only. The print is titled: "Overland Route to the Pacific--A Stop for Dinner in New Mexico" drawn by W. H. Crane. A great issue for framing and displaying!
The Ferris Wheel at the Columbian Exposition... Adventures of Sherlock Holmes...
Item #175812
May 13, 1893
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 13, 1893 The full ftpg. shows: "Columbian Exposition--South Entrance to the Manufactures & Liberal Arts Building" with several photos inside on the opening of this famous exposition. Terrific doublepage centerfold of: "The Midway Plaisance World's Fair: being an overview of the Columbian Expo, including the famous Ferris Wheel, ... See More
The Boston fire... Yale-Princeton football...
Item #175454
December 07, 1889
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 7, 1889 Front 1/2 pg. illus. pertaining to the story "Papoose - A Christmas Story" by George A. Hibbard." Inside are three large illus. pertaining to the above story.
Doublepage centerfold of "The Princeton-Yale Football Match at the Berkeley Oval." Full pg. illus. of "Thrust His Lance Through His Body and Rode Him Down.&... See More
The Mill River calamity...
Item #173832
June 06, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 6, 1874 Full front page: 'The Mill River (Massachusetts) Calamity'; doublepage centerfold: 'The Mill River Calamity - Bird's-eye View of the Devastated Valley'; Half-page: 'The Disturbed Rendezvous'; Full-page Thomas Nast political cartoons 'A Step In The Right Direction' and 'Peevish School-Boys... See More
Geronimo captured... Oystering on Long Island...
Item #175122
October 02, 1886
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 2, 1886 One-third of a page shows: "The Hostile Apaches--The Captors and the Captured" shows Geronimo and Natchez, plus another one-third pg. illus. of the soldiers who captured them. Fullpg. print: "A Night Scene at the St. Louis Exposition". Another full page print: "The 'Tub Parade' at Lenox, Massachusetts". 3/4 ... See More
Grover Cleveland nominated at the convention in Chicago...
Item #174892
July 19, 1884
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 19, 1884 Full ftpg. shows: 'Grover Cleveland'. Nice fullpg: 'Democratic Convention at Chicago--Cheering the Nomination of Cleveland'. Halfpg illus. of: 'Thomas Hendricks, Democratic Candidate for Vice Pres.' Fullpg. exterior scene: 'The Democratic Convention at Chicago--Torch-Light Procession in Honor of Cleveland's Nominati... See More
Harvey's Ranch...
Item #175514
July 05, 1890
HARPER'S WEEKLY, July 5, 1890 Fullpg: 'Harvey's Ranch, the highest in America'. Fullpg. illus. of Gen. Schofield. Fullpg. Remington prints of Navajo Indians.
Thomas Nast prints...
Item #174022
April 01, 1876
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 1, 1876 Full front page Thomas Nast political cartoon shows Uncle Sam as a minuteman: 'The Minute-Man - Fixed By The Spirit of '76'; Half page: 'A North Carolina Turpentine Distillery'; Full page Thomas Nast: 'The Duty of the Hour'; Doublepage Centerfold: 'Alone'; Very nice full page: 'Indian Tr... See More
Scenes of Santa Fe, New Mexico...
Item #175518
July 19, 1890
HARPER'S WEEKLY, July 19, 1890 Full ftpg: 'An Afternoon on Connecticut Ave., Washington'. Fullpg: 'Newfoundland & Its Fisheries' shows 4 scenes & is very displayable. Great fullpg: 'Sketches at Santa Fe, New Mexico' shows 8 scenes & is displayable.
Nice & rare full frontpage rabbi print... Tournament of Roses...
Item #175578
February 14, 1891
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 14, 1891 Great full front page illustration of: "A New York Rabbi" which as a related article inside. Full page: "The Tournament of Roses at Pasadena, California" which began in 1890 is comprised of six illustrations.. "Coal-Mining in Chili" is a full page comprised of five illustrations. Full page illustrations: &qu... See More
Las Vegas Hot Springs, New Mexico...
Item #175512
June 28, 1890
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 28, 1890 Great fullpg: "Las Vegas Hot Springs, New Mexico" shows 6 scenes & is displayable. Nice fullpg: "American Sportsmen & Sporting Clubs in Canada" shows many scenes with a feature scene on fishing. Fullpg: "The Recruit & His Training at Davids Island."
Note: The Supplement, when present, has: "The Roa... See More
Yacht club on Long Island Sound...
Item #175200
July 02, 1887
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 2, 1887 Fullpg: "The Seventh Regiment in the State Camp at Peekskill". 1/3pg: "The New Clubhouse of the American Yacht Club, on the Sound" & fullpg: "The Auditorium Building, Now Being Constructed in Chicago, Illinois". Double page centerfold: "The Trial of Jacob Sharp in the Court of Oyer and Terminer, New York City&... See More
Baltimore scenes... Lobsters... New Mexico...
Item #175428
September 07, 1889
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 7, 1889 Front full pg. illus. of "Driving on the Beach." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "In and About Baltimore." Three small portraits of "The Late William Thaw, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania," "The Late Henry Shaw, of St. Louis," and "Florvil Gelan Hippolyte, Provisional President of the Republic of Hayti.&... See More
Santa Fe, New Mexico...
Item #175910
April 21, 1894
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 21, 1894 One-third pg: 'Auction Sale of a Cargo of Bananas from Bermuda'. Fullpg. with 6 scenes of: 'The Revival of Dutch Architecture in N.Y.' Text & illus. of 'The Congressional Library'. Fullpg. with 8 photos of the 'Reunion of Union & Confederate Veterans on the Battlefield of Shiloh' & fullpg: 'Officers... 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.
The cotton industry in the South... Santa Fe...
Item #174786
July 14, 1883
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 14, 1883 Front page print: "The Fall Of The Bowlder (Boulder)". Fullpg. print: "Summer Resorts--Mt. McGregor" includes six scenes. Great fullpg: "Cotton Culture in the South" showing 12 scenes in the process of producing it. Full page print by W. A. Rogers: "Keep The Rascals Out". Fullpg. of text and five illustratio... See More
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