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
"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
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
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
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
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
"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
"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
From the Confederacy...
Item #698086
December 28, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Dec. 28, 1863 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 College; "Alleged Yankee Spy" and other war-related reports.
The back ... See More
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Uncle Sam political cartoon... Georgia Bulldogs coached by Pop Warner...
Item #692811
January 02, 1897
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 2, 1897
* Early Georgia Bulldogs college football
* Their 1st undefeated season - Pop Warner
The front page has a full page political cartoon which includes Uncle Sam by W. A. Rogers titled: "Getting Monotonous". Two full pages with many photos of: 'The Revolt in the Philippine Is., Scenes in Manila'. One-third pg: 'Bird'... See More
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
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
"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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
Thomas Nast Santa...
Item #676613
December 30, 1871
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 30, 1871
* Thomas Nast Santa Claus wood block engraving
The full front page is the famous Thomas Nast illustration of: "Santa Claus's Mail." which is very displayable.
Inside is a full pg. illus. of "Christmas in Virginia - A Present from the Great House." Full pg. illus. of "A Roman Catholic Mission from England to ... See More
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
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
Winslow Homer front page Christmas print...
Item #671838
January 04, 1862
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 4, 1862
* Winslow Homer Christmas print
The full front page is a notable Winslow Homer print: "Christmas Boxes in Camp, 1861".
Among the prints inside are a full page with 4 scenes of a: "General view of Ship Island, showing the Landing of General Phelps's Brigade"; a full page: "Bird's-eye View of the Coast from ... See More
Jacob Furth, a notable Jew...
Item #670872
December 21, 1893
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Dec. 21, 1893
Of special note is an article: "Notable Jews--Jacob Furth" which includes a photo of him & an article on his life.
The ftpg. has an illus: "Opera In New York" & inside has a nice full page: "The Work of the Salvation Army in the Slums of New York" which shows a Christmas tree. Other prints & p... See More
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
1859 Warsaw, Kentucky Christmas explosion disaster...
Item #666524
December 26, 1959
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. Dec. 26, 1959
* Warsaw, Kentucky - Gallatin County
* Christmas day warehouse explosion
The front page has a one column heading: "BLAST INJURES 14 IN KENTUCKY; HOMES GASHED" with subhead. (See)
Complete with 32 pages, light toning at the margin, nice condition.
Color cover for Christmas...
Item #662535
December 22, 1926
THE OUTLOOK, New York, Dec. 22, 1926 Very colorful front cover with a: "Merrie Christmas" theme.
The complete issue, 8 1/4 by 11 1/4 inches, a perforated library stamp on the front page, good condition.
Christmas with the Dionne quintuplets...
Item #662532
December 24, 1939
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH--"PICTURES" section, Dec. 24, 1939 The full front page featuring the famous Dionne quintuplets, captioned: "Merry Christmas From The Quins". Page 2 has 6 more photos of them.
Fourteen pages, nice condition.
Selling Christmas greens in Richmond, Virginia... Thomas Nast prints...
Item #662530
December 25, 1875
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 25, 1875 Front full pg. illus. of" "Selling Christmas Greens - A Scene in Richmond, Virginia." Inside is a full pg. Thomas Nast illus: "J. G. B. Jun., In His Property Room." Two one-quarter pg. portraits of: "The Hon. Michael C. Kerr" and "The Rev. Dr. W.E. M'Laren."; one-third pg. portrait of: "J. Ross... See More
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