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708776

Brandenburg Gate is open...

Item #708776

December 23, 1989

B-Z, Berlin, Germany, December 23, 1989 



* Fall of the Berlin Wall

* Brandenburg Gate opens

* Best publication to be had ? (very rare)




A great issue on the fall of the Berlin Wall, with a banner headline proclaiming (translated): "Berlin, Rejoice!" The front page photo shows a huge crowd at the Brandenburg Gate, apparently oblivious to the rain & storm of that day, as th... See More  

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$57.00
705109

Premiere of "Hotel Rwanda"... Premiere of "Fat Albert"...

Item #705109

December 25, 2004

LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 25, 2004 

 

* Many full-page ads leading up to the Oscars

* Christmas-season movie releases: Fat Albert, Hotel Rwanda, The Woodsman, & Meet the Fockers




Christmas Season full-page ads premiering: "Hotel Rwanda", "Fat Albert" (which includes a review), "The Woodsman", starring Kevin Bacon, and "Meet the... See More  

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$98.00
704685

War reports from a Confederate newspaper in Columbia...

Item #704685

December 07, 1864

THE DAILY SOUTHERN GUARDIAN, Columbia, South Carolina, Dec. 7, 1864 



* Rare Confederate publication



A rather rare title and great that it includes the word “Southern”.

The front page has reports from the Confederate Congress, as well as a document from the "Subsistence Department" and an: "Exchange Notice" on the exchange of prisoners (see).

The back pa... See More  

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$122.00
703110

1989 "National Lampoon's Vacation" opening day ad...

Item #703110

December 05, 1989

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Dec. 5, 1989



* "National Lampoon's Christms Vacation" advertisement

* Grand Opening Day movie - film release

* American comedy cult classic film - Chevy Chase




Page 111 has a 8 x 6 inch advertisement (not counting the locations underneath) for the opening day release of "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation&quo... See More  

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$98.00
700569

"Black Friday's" 1st appearance in the NYT...

Item #700569

November 24, 1975

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 24, 1975



* 1st mention of "Black Friday" in the NYT



Pages 21 & 23 contain coverage of the Army Navy game with an article in which the New York Times links Thanksgiving and the Army Navy Game via Black Friday. "Philadelphia police and bus drivers call it 'Black Friday' - that day each year between Thanksgiving Day and the Army-Navy game.&nbs... See More  

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$68.00
700500

News from The Confederate capital...

Item #700500

January 01, 1864

DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Jan. 1, 1864  Among the various reports are: "The Capture of Our Cavalry at Charles City Court House" "Additional From the North--A Yankee Military Adventurer--Sketch of His Career" "The Confederate Congress" "Christmas At Charleston--Operations of the Enemy" '

From North Mississippi" and more.

Complete as a... See More  

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$61.00
700085

1872 Portland, New York train wreck disaster....

Item #700085

December 25, 1872

THE NEW YORK HERALD, December 25, 1872



* Christmas eve train wreck disaster

* Cross Cut Railroad - Portland, New York


* Phineas Barnum Circus Museum Fire



The top of  page 5 has a one column heading: "RAILROAD HOLOCAUST" with subheads. (see images)

The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "BURNING OF BARNUM'S" with subheads. (see images)

Other news of the d... See More  

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700084

The Lowry War in North Carolina...

Item #700084

December 28, 1872

THE NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 28, 1872 



* Andrew Strong killed

* Lowry's War - gang

* Pembroke, North Carolina

* Scuffletown




Page three has an article on the Lowery (Lowry, Lowrie) War in North Carolina.

The Lowry War is a notable event in North Carolina history. Led by Henry Berry Lowry, whose father and brother were murdered by men of the Confederate Home Guard, a band of American... See More  

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$48.00
700024

Displayable Christmas cover...

Item #700024

December 01, 1932

COLUMBIA, New Haven, Connecticut, December, 1932  The front cover has a nice Christmas-themed color print showing Mary & the baby Jesus, along with a modern mother and her child reading the "Story of Christmas". Much Christmas-themed content within. Calls itself: "The Largest Catholic Magazine in the World". 

Complete in 34 pages plus covers, address label at the... See More  

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$29.00
700023

Great Christmas prints, many in color, with a displayable cover...

Item #700023

December 08, 1900

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 8, 1900  The color cover has a very displayable print showing the Wise Men on camels and noting this is the: "Christmas Number 1900". 

Inside has some Christmas-themed prints including: "The Santa Claus of the Sea" "The Christmas Possum" which is by A.B. Frost; "Making Toys for the Christmas Trade" which is ... See More  

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$175.00
699089

"Star Wars IV: A New Hope" - Toy Ads...

Item #699089

December 08, 1978

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 8, 1978



*Toy ads from original Star Wars (Episode IV) Movie



A terrific issue with "STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE" toy ads (pg. 4 of the Metro section) leading up to Christmas the year after the movie was originally released. As a bonus, the ads are found in the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime p... See More  

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$52.00
699007

Signed by Beauregard and Lincoln...

Item #699007

December 24, 1864

DAILY EXAMINER, Richmond, Virginia, Dec. 24, 1864 



* Capital of the Confederacy

* President Abraham Lincoln

* General P. G. T. Beauregard




Not just a newspaper from the Confederate states, but from the capital of the Confederacy. The front page has: "The War News--Affairs In the Valley & Around Gordonsville" which includes a dispatch signed in type by: G. T. Beauregard, ... See More  

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$95.00
698808

"Dinner In The Steerage Of A French Transatlantic Liner" & Thanksgiving preparations...

Item #698808

November 22, 1890

HARPER'S WEEKLY, Nov. 22, 1890 (with Supplement containing: "Dinner In The Steerage Of A French Transatlantic Liner", by T. de Thulstrup)



Also included: Full ftpg: 'At the Horse Show, Madison Square Garden'; Fullpg: 'The Day Before Thanksgiving' shows cooks preparing the meal; Doublepage centerfold: 'A Wedding in the Chinese Quarter--Mott St., N.Y.'; Halfpg... See More  

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698268

From Houston during the Civil War...

Item #698268

November 09, 1864

THE HOUSTON TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, Nov. 9, 1864 



* Very rare issue from the Southwest Confederacy



Newspapers from Texas are very uncommon, particularly from before or during the Civil War period. Here is an issue from the midst of the war, one of the earliest war-dated issues we have offered in recent years.

The front page has over 2 columns taken up with a terrific speech given by Jeff... See More  

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$545.00
698086

From the Confederacy...

Item #698086

December 28, 1863

DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Dec. 28, 1863  



* From the capital of the Confederacy

* Christmas holidays in the South




The front page includes: "City Intelligence" "Major Edgar Burroughs" "From the Rapid Ann" "The Army of Tennessee" "A Dash Upon Cleveland, Tennessee" "a letter from Salem, Virginia" which concerns Roanoke C... See More  

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$77.00
697831

Emancipation remembered...

Item #697831

January 04, 1902

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 4, 1902 (reduced price - see below re: condition)  Frontpage photo "A Memory of Emancipation Day"; Ice Hockey and Its Players; a colored print "Jan Kubelik - The Bohemian Violinist Now Touring The United States"; a page of photos of Marconi's Latest Experiments in Wireless Telegraphy; a page of photos Winners at the First annual Sow ... See More  

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697509

Nast Santa.... "Another Stocking to fill"...

Item #697509

January 03, 1880

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 3, 1880  The entire ftpg. is a Thomas Nast print captioned: "A Merry Christmas" showing Santa Claus dancing with Mother Goose (see). 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). A full page shows: "Bringing Home C... See More  

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697445

Thomas Nast print...

Item #697445

January 06, 1872

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 6, 1872  The full front page is a print: "New Year's Day -The First Caller" showing a homeless girl. Inside has a nearly full page: "The Christmas Waits" and another: "Punch and Judy in the Drawing Room" as well as a full page Thomas Nast political cartoon: "Can The Law Reach Him? The Dwarf And the Giant Thief"... See More  

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697299

Very rare & desirable Maxfield Parrish Christmas cover...

Item #697299

December 14, 1895

HARPER'S WEEKLY--CHRISTMAS,  New York, Dec. 14, 1895



* Maxfield Parrish

* Christmas illustration




Certainly the feature of this issue is the great Maxfield Parrish front cover which shows a waiter delivering a plate with Christmas pudding. Typically this desirable cover is lacking as they were extracted from volumes over the years. Rare to find an issue with this cover intact.

Alt... See More  

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697296

Print of the first African-American to serve in the House...

Item #697296

January 14, 1870

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Jan. 14, 1870



* Joseph Rainey sworn in w/ illustration

* 1st African American to serve in U.S. Congress




Inside has a nice pint captioned: "Hon. J. H. Rainey, The First Colored American Representative--from a Photograph by Brady". There is a related article: "The Hon. Joseph H. Rainey" which notes in part: "...who was sworn i... See More  

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697293

Nast's Santa Claus about to come down the chimney...

Item #697293

January 01, 1876

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 1, 1876 



* Santa Claus - Christmas

* Thomas Nast print




Although there are several Christmas-themed print,  perhaps the best  is the  large doublepage centerfold by Thomas Nast (considered the creator of the modern version of Santa Claus) captioned: "The Watch On Christmas Eve" showing two children sitting in anticipation, by ... See More  

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697290

Very displayable Thomas Nast Santa Claus on the front page...

Item #697290

January 03, 1874

HARPER'S WEEKLY January 3, 1874 



* Thomas Nast

* Santa Claus

* Christmas




The entire front page features a terrific & very desirable Thomas Nast illustration: "Christmas Eve - Santa Claus Waiting for the Children to Get to Sleep."  This is one of Nast's more iconic Santa images, often reproduced for advertising, promotions, etc. in recent years.

Thomas Nast ... See More  

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697289

Santa Claus on his sleigh...

Item #697289

December 26, 1874

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 26, 1874  The full front page is a print: "Faith--Waiting for Santa Claus" showing a young girl waiting at the door of a toy store.

Inside has a nice full page: "Santa Claus is Coming!" showing Santa on his sleigh being pulled by 4 reindeer.

The great, tipped-in (no binding holes),  doublepage centerfold is: A Dream of a Christmas... See More  

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697287

Displayable Thomas Nast Santa Claus...

Item #697287

December 30, 1865

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 30, 1865 



* Santa Claus - Christmas

* Thomas Nast illustration




This issue features a great, tipped-in (no binding holes) doublepage centerfold done by famed artist Thomas Nast, titled: "Merry Christmas To All", showing 8 vignettes of a Christmas theme with the central focus being a great portrait of Santa Claus with a pipe in hand.

Thi... See More  

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697286

Famous Thomas Nast Santa Claus print...

Item #697286

December 30, 1876

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 30, 1876 



* Santa Claus - Christmas

* Thomas Nast illustration




The full front page shows: "Christmas-Eve In A Light House". Inside has a fullpg: "Christmas Eve--Getting Ready For Santa Claus" "Christmas In A Fishing Smack" and a few others. But the prime Christmas print has to be the very nice full page Thomas Nast print... See More  

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697271

Great Thomas Nast Christmas centerfold...

Item #697271

January 04, 1873

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 4, 1873 



* Caricaturist Thomas Nast

* Christmas - Santa Claus




Certainly the most notable print is the great tipped-in (no binding holes) doublepage centerfold by Thomas Nast captioned: "The Same Old Christmas Story Over Again" showing two kids sleeping amongst their dreams. Santa Claus with his bag of toys is here as well.

The front pa... See More  

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696460

Christmas issue with 3 collectible color prints...

Item #696460

December 24, 1859

ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Dec. 24, 1859  In addition to the regular issue, this listing includes the rare/collectible color plates originally included with the "Christmas Supplement", but have often been removed. 

Not surprisingly there are a number of Christmas-themed prints, but the highlight would be the 3 color plates within, they being a two-page print: "... See More  

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694611

Thomas Edison on the possibilities of his new phonograph...

Item #694611

May 03, 1878

THE DAILY MEMPHIS AVALANCHE, Tennessee, May 3, 1878



* Thomas Edison & his Phonograph machine



 Page 2 has a wonderful article taking two-thirds of a column, headed: "The Future Phonograph" "Edison Speaks For Himself--He Tells What the Machine Will Do for Future Generations".

The full article is shown in the photos, however a few bits include: "...describing ... See More  

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694453

The South to force slaves into the military...

Item #694453

December 20, 1864

DAILY EXAMINER, Richmond, Virginia, Dec. 20, 1864  



* Rare rebel publication



Not just a newspaper from the Confederacy, but from the capital of the Confederate states.

The front page has: "The War News" with subheads "Southwestern Virginia" & "Savannah". Also: "City Intelligence" "A Timely Invention" "The Soldiers' Christma... See More  

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692520

The nation prepares for more secessions and war...

Item #692520

December 24, 1860

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 24, 1860 



* Southern crisis

* Secession talks

* Christmas eve




Considerable reporting on not just South Carolina leaving the Union, but other events that would soon lead to war.

Heads include: "The Carnival of Treason" "Secessionists In A Fog" "The Border States" "Mr. Cushing's Visit to Charleston" "The Secession... See More  

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691352

Santa Claus on his sleigh...

Item #691352

December 26, 1874

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 26, 1874  The full front page is a print: "Faith--Waiting for Santa Claus" showing a young girl waiting at the door of a toy store. Inside has a nice full page: "Santa Claus is Coming!" showing Santa on his sleigh being pulled by 4 reindeer. The great doublepage centerfold is: AA Dream of a Christmas Dinner in 5 Parts". Also inside ... See More  

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691157

Sherman's Christmas present to President Lincoln and the nation...

Item #691157

December 26, 1864

NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 26, 1864  



* Christmas present to Abraham Lincoln

* General William T. Sherman

* March to the sea completed

* Savannah GA Georgia captured




An historic issue reporting the fall of Savannah to the Union forces, with one of the more notable quotes part of the headlines.

The front page has: "SHERMAN" "His Christmas Gift to the Nation" "Capt... See More  

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690982

"A Few Good Men" and "Forever Young" premiere ads, in a Los Angeles newspaper...

Item #690982

December 11, 1992

LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 11, 1992



* A Few Good Men opening day ad and review

* Forever Young and The Muppet Christmas Carol ads

* Other popular movie advertisements



A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture event of the year: "A Few Good Men", which includes a full-page advertisement introducing the film as the "Motion Picture Event of the Year", a ful... See More  

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690154

1977 George Lucas' "Star Wars" advertisement......

Item #690154

December 23, 1977

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Friday, Dec. 23, 1977



* George Lucas' amazingly successful, original Star Wars

* Epic space-opera movie - film - pop-culture phenomenon

* Extremely rare Christmas holiday season advertisement




Inside the "View" section is a full page advertisement for George Lucas' "Star Wars" for the Christmas holiday season the same year this movie made it&#... See More  

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689440

Mormons in the Salt Lake Valley...

Item #689440

January 22, 1870

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Jan. 22, 1870  



* Salt Lake City, Utah scene

* Mormonism - Mormons

* Connecting to Pacific Railroad




A full page has three scenes: "Scene In Salt Lake Valley -- Fortified House On The Plains" "Transporting Railway Ties Across Salt Lake" and "Utah -- Mormons Hauling Wood From The Mountains". Another nice full p... See More  

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688778

Sherman's Christmas present to President Lincoln and the nation...

Item #688778

December 26, 1864

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 26, 1864 An historic issue reporting the fall of Savannah to the Union forces, with one of the more notable quotes part of the headlines, with ftpg: "CAPTURE OF SAVANNAH" "Hardee's Army Make Their Escape" "150 Guns, 13 Locomotives, 190 Cars & 33,000 Bales of Cotton Taken" "and more.

The most historic part of the report is Sherman&#... See More  

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688345

1872 Portland, New York Christmas Eve train wreck disaster....

Item #688345

December 25, 1872

THE EVANSVILLE JOURNAL, Indiana, December 25, 1872



* Christmas Eve train wreck

* Cross Cut Railroad disaster - Portland, New York




The front page has a one column headings: "The Most Terrible Slaughter of the Year" "Horrible Railroad Casualties" "Two Trains Thrown Over Steep Embankments" and more. 1st report coverage on the Cross-Cut Railroad train disaster... See More  

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687919

Decorative masthead with a front page Christmas print...

Item #687919

December 25, 1858

GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE OF THE BATTLE SHIP, Boston, Dec. 25, 1858  This title has one of the largest & most decorative mastheads of the 19th century with a decorative & patriotic border around all pages.

The front page has a nice print captioned: "An Allegorical Picture of Christmas". Among prints inside is: "The American Steamer Savannah, the First Ocean Steamship&q... See More  

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686457

Lindberghs return from self exile (visit)....

Item #686457

December 06, 1937

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Dec. 6, 1937



* Charles Lindbergh & family

* 1st & only visit to America

* Self exile in Europe (1935-39)




The top of the front page has a great banner headline: "LINDYS HOME FOR CHRISTMAS" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Two related photos are on the back page. Lindbergh and his family lived in Europe from 1935 till 1939 because of the relentl... See More  

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686315

Poverty in 1951 NYC...

Item #686315

December 23, 1951

THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 2 only, December 23, 1951



* Poverty in NYC

* Case examples

* Christmas time




The front page of this section has a banner headline: "AT CHRISTMAS REMEMBER THE NEEDIEST" with related illustration and some cases. Nice for display.

Other topics throughout. Complete section 2 only with all 24 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More  

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685964

The Great Depression in NYC...

Item #685964

December 20, 1936

THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 11 only, December 20, 1936



* The Great Depression

* Several case examples

* Christmas time




The front page of this section has a banner headline: "AT CHRISTMAS, REMEMBER THE NEEDIEST" with related illustration. Lengthy text with many cases continues on page 2 with 2 more related prints. Nice for display.

Other topics throughout. Complete section 11 onl... See More  

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$37.00
685647

Washington's third state-of-the-union address... Ben Franklin...

Item #685647
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, November, 1791 



* President George Washington

* State of the Union Address

* re. Benjamin Franklin's death




 The most notable content is the lengthy & historic state-of-the-union address of President Washington, which takes nearly 3 pages, headed: "Speech of the President of the United States to Both Houses of Congress" and is ... See More  

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$235.00
684937

Ulysses S. Grant... Cowboys... Thomas Nast print...

Item #684937

August 01, 1885

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 1, 1885  Full front page: 'General Grant's Last Message' is quite somber, as he was near death. Halfpg: 'Dr. Ferran Inoculating for Cholera in Spain' Displayable fullpg. cowboy print: 'On A Hot Trail' is by noted artist T. Thurstrup & shows cowboys on the hunt for Cheyennes. Fullpg: 'Death of Grant' shows him on his... See More  

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684499

A special 26 page issue of a Utah territorial newspaper...

Item #684499

December 25, 1886

SALT LAKE DAILY HERALD, Salt Lake City, Utah, Dec. 25, 1886  



* Mormons - Mormonism



This was still a Territorial newspaper as Utah would not become a state for another ten years.

This is a somewhat social 26 page edition, which includes "The Christmas Herald" as well, and also includes a review of the events of the year.

Complete in 26 pages, never bound nor trimmed so many ... See More  

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$43.00
682481

From the foothills of the Sierra Nevadas...

Item #682481

January 24, 1874

FOOT-HILL WEEKLY TIDINGS, Grass Valley, California, Jan. 24, 1874 



* Rare old West publication

* Many interesting advertisements




This town in Northern California was formally named "Boston Ravine" and then "Centerville". It began as a mining town, situated at the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountain range in Northeastern Calif. This is the volume 1, number 3 issu... See More  

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$39.00
680861

The 'Christmas Edition' from San Diego...

Item #680861

December 17, 1914

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, Dec. 17, 1914  The front page is quite displayable being the "Christmas Edition" with a two-color print taking most of the front page, beneath which is text headed: "Christmas Is Near!'

Complete in 12 pages, nice condition.

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$28.00
680860

A Winslow Homer Christmas print... Santa Claus...

Item #680860

January 02, 1869

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 2, 1869  The full front page is a nice print: "A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year" showing a full-figure Santa Claus carrying a Christmas tree. Inside is a full page Winslow Homer print: "Christmas Belles" showing a family in a sleigh.

Another full page has: 'Home for the Holidays" and other prints include: "The Chr... See More  

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680858

F.S. Chrurch Christmas bears print...

Item #680858

December 14, 1893

CHRISTMAS NUMBER - FRANK LESLIE'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 14, 1893 The full front page is a nice print of: "A Christmas Visit to Grandma". Although there are many full page Christmas prints within, certainly the most notable would be the nice full page: "The Christmas Slide" by the famed artist Frank S. Church, showing his iconic bears sliding in the snow.

The complete issu... See More  

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$84.00
674739

Christmas presents in 1910... Paul Longpre...

Item #674739

November 15, 1910

THE LADIES' HOME JOURNAL, Philadelphia, November 15, 1910   The front cover shows a full page illustration of Poinsettias painted by French born botanical artist Paul Longpre.  This cover has minor dirt around the edges however, it is highly displayable. The inside pages have several colored illustrations and articles of interest including: "The Difference Between "Par... See More  

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$24.00
669530

The Great Depression in 1938 NYC...

Item #669530

December 25, 1938

THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 9 only, December 25, 1938



* The Great Depression

* Several case examples

* Christmas time




The front page of this section has a banner headline: "ON CHRISTMAS, REMEMBER THE NEEDIEST" with related illustration. Lengthy text with many cases continues on page 2 with 2 more related prints. Nice for display.

Other topics throughout. Complete section 9 only ... See More  

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