Rare 1850 magazine by author Charles Dickens literature...
Item #692631
November 23, 1850
HOUSEHOLD WORDS, London, England, Nov. 23, 1850
* Charles Dickens publication
This 24 page issue is in nice condition and measures 6 x 9 inches. This was a weekly journal which was conducted by Charles Dickens as noted in the masthead. This magazine has mainly literary reading (stories, poems etc.), some by Charles Dickens himself.
wikipedia notes: "On 21st January 1846 Charles Dick... See More
1860 Famous Charles Dickens Magazine...
Item #692554
ALL THE YEAR ROUND, London, 1860 This was a Victorian weekly literary publication founded and owned by Charles Dickens, published from 1859 to 1895. Edited by Dickens, it was the direct successor to his previous publication "Household Words", abandoned due to differences with his former publisher. It hosted the serialization of many prominent novels and after Dickens' death
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"Tom Sawyer, Detective", by Mark Twain, & "Two Mormons from Muddlety" - prints by Remington, Gaul, Pyle, & Peale...
Item #690342
(3) HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, a three-issue set, July - September, 1896 The Aug. and Sept. issues contain the first appearance of: "Tom Sawyer, Detective", by Mark Twain. Great to have this complete novel in an original printing from 1896.
The Jul, Aug, and Sept. issues contain the entire first printing of: "Two Mormons From Muddlety", by Langdon El... See More
Item #689561
August 19, 1854
Bound volume of the periodical "HOUSEHOLD WORDS conducted by Charles Dickens" (as noted in the masthead of each issue), London, containing 26 weekly issues dating from March 5, 1853 thru Aug. 27, 1853.
Household Words was published every Saturday from March 1850 to May 1859. Theoretically the paper championed the cause of the poor and working classes, but in fact it addressed itse... See More
From North Carolina, 11 years before the outbreak of the Civil War...
Item #689251
June 01, 1850
THE GREENSBOROUGH PATRIOT, (Greensboro), North Carolina, June 1, 1850
* Rare Antebellum publication
Rarely are we able to secure antebellum newspapers from this city.
Most of the front page is taken up with the printing of the short story: "Lizzie Leigh, by Charles Dickens" this being chapter 1 (of 4). Page 2 has a full column on a: "California Letter" from the Gol... See More
Death of famed humorist Mark Twain...
Item #688855
April 22, 1910
FITCHBURG DAILY NEWS, Massachusetts, April 22, 1910
* Mark Twain death - Samuel Clemens
The top of the front page has a 3 column head: " 'MARK TWAIN', AMERICAN PHILOSOPHER & HUMORIST DIES OF BROKEN HEART" with various details.
Samuel Clemens has the interesting distinction of being born in the year of Halley's Comet, and dying in the year of Halley's Come... See More
Charles Dickens is feted prior to his historic trip to America...
Item #688819
November 19, 1867
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 19, 1867 Page 2 has over a full column report headed: "Charles Dickens - Complimentary Dinner Given to the Distinguished Author Previous to His Departure for the United States".
This is a report from the London Times and is mostly taken up with the: "Speech of Lord Lytton" followed by the lengthy: "Speech by Mr. D... See More
Charles Dickens... Defends attacks on his personal life...
Item #682129
June 21, 1858
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, Massachusetts, June 21, 1858
* Letter from Charles Dickens defending his character
Page 4 has a letter from Charles Dickens which is quite out of the ordinary. Although he states he rarely publicly defends against attacks on his personal life, recent accusations have led him to make an exception, the exception being this letter.
Other news of the day is found thro... See More
A letter signed by Charles Dickens...
Item #681281
March 25, 1859
NEW-YORK TIMES, March 25, 1859 The front page has: "Mr. Thackeray, Mr. Yates & the Garrick Club" being a letter from Charles Dickens to Mr. Thackeray offering to mediate in Mr. Yates' quarrel with Mr. Thackeray and the Garrick Club, signed in type: Charles Dickens.
Other news of the day includes: "The War Question" "From Arizona" "The Kansas Gold M... See More
1873 Mark Twain letter re. Shah of Persia...
Item #680817
July 11, 1873
THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 11, 1873
* Mark Twain - Samuel Clemens letter
* Shah of Persia visit to London, England
* Nasar al-Din Shah Qajar
Page 3 has a letter by Mark Twain with many headings that include: "SHAH'D" "Mark Twain Hookd the Persian Out of the English Channel'" and more. (see) The letter takes up almost 2 columns and is signed in type: Mark Twain
C... See More
Mark Twain letter on the Shah of Persia...
Item #680429
July 22, 1873
NEW YORK HERALD, July 22, 1873
* Edmund Yates letter
* Shah of Persia visit to Paris, France
* Nasar al-Din Shah Qajar
Page 5 has a letter by Edmund Yates with several headings that include: "N A S S R-E D-D I N" "Mr. Edmund Yates Last View" "Court Life At Tehran" "The Persian Bastinado" "The Story By Mr. Edmund Yates" and much more. ... See More
A.B. Frost prints... Color Ivory Soap advertisment...
Item #678991
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
Desirable baseball issue... Cricket... "A Tale of Two Cities"...
Item #678576
October 15, 1859
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Oct. 15, 1859
* Centerfold print of a baseball game in progress
Half of the double page centerfold is a terrific illustration of: 'A Base Ball Match at the Elysian Fields, Hoboken' showing a game in progress. A very displayable print, showing almost the entire field. The other half shows a cricket match.
The frontpage shows: 'A German Beer Garden i... See More
Mark Twain gains his "first national headline"....
Item #678516
September 29, 1866
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 29, 1866
* Early Mark Twain - Samuel Clemens
* Clipper "Hornet" disaster report
* First national headline for Twain
The most notable content would be the full page print: "Burning of the California Clipper 'Hornet', One Thousand Miles from Land" not so much for the print but for the accompanying article titled: "Bu... See More
Mark Twain receives Oxford degree...
Item #678123
June 27, 1907
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, June 27, 1907
* Mark Twain - Samuel Langhorne Clemens
* Receives honorary degree from Oxford University
The top of page 4 has a one column heading: "MARK TWAIN GETS HIS DECREE" 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... See More
Charles Dickens' upcoming 100th birthday...
Item #677565
January 29, 1912
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Jan. 29, 1912
* Charles Dickens 100th birthday celebrated
* English writer novelist - fictional characters
The top of page 2 has a three column pictorial showing some of Dickens' fictional characters with heading: "Dickens' Famous Characters Come To Life on Centenary of Master's Birth" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good... See More
Mark Twain petitions the Queen of England for tax relief...
Item #675409
December 01, 1887
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, December, 1887 Near the back is a: "Petition to the Queen of England" concerning taxes due for published stories sold in England. The letter, with much detailed explanation, takes two pages and is signed in type: Mark Twain.
Complete in 160 pages, 6 1/2 by 9 3/4 inches, disbound without wrappers, nice condition.
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Charles Dickens and his marital status...
Item #675001
August 16, 1858
NEW-YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, Aug. 16, 1858 Page four has a small article pertaining to Charles Dickens: "Mr. Charles Dickens appears to us in the light of a gentleman badly in need of good advice... has recently felt constrained to separate from his wife of some twenty-odd years. That wife has said nothing, and, so far as the public is aware, has instigate others to say nothing, about the ma... See More
Letters from Mark Twain to Uncle Remus author...
Item #674091
July 22, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Jan. 17, 1932
* Uncle Remus author corresponds with Mark Twain
Page 28 contains: "BANK VAULT YIELDS 'UNCLE REMUS' RELICS - LETTERS FROM MARK TWAIN TO JOEL CHANDLER HARRIS FOUND IN TIN".
This issue is thought to be complete but is being sold for the content described. Some edge chipping is present with a non-archival mend on the back of the front pag... 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
Brigham Young... Homer print...
Item #671500
September 03, 1859
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 3, 1859
* Brigham Young - Mormons
* Winslow Homer - West Point
Nice front page article and illustration: "Interview Between Brigham Young and Hon. Horace Greeley at Salt Lake City".
Inside has two gambling-themed illustrations; a very nice full page Winslow Homer print: "A Cadet Hop At West Point". Also a half page illustration: &quo... See More
Great Mark Twain cover...
Item #664236
December 15, 1900
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 15, 1900
* Mark Twain - Samuel Langhorne Clemens
See the photo for the great two-color cover portrait of "Mark Twain" as drawn by William Nicholson. The inside cover shows a photo of: "The Aldine Club Dinner to Mark Twain" and the double page centerfold is a great illustration captioned: "A Surprise Party to Mark Twain... See More
The real "Becky Thatcher" death....
Item #661337
December 27, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 27, 1928
* Laura Hawkins Frazer death (1st report)
* Childhood sweetheart of Mark Twain - Samuel Clemens
* "Becky Thatcher" The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Page 23 has a one column heading: "MRS. FRASER DIES; CHUM OF TWAIN" with subheads that include: "The Becky Thatcher of Famous Humorist's Books Succumbs at the Age of 91" and mo... See More
"Lively Turtle" by Charles Dickens...
Item #660279
October 26, 1850
HOUSEHOLD WORDS, London, England, October 26, 1850
* Charles Dickens original writing within his own publication
Starting on the front page is "Lively Turtle", an original writing by Charles Dickens. While Household Words was a Dickens' publication, most of the literary contributions were made by others. Although he did make ongoing contributions, nearly all are unattributed.
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Colorful Thanksgiving cover...
The pride of Charles Dickens or Edgar Allan Poe?...
Item #656891
November 07, 1907
LIFE magazine, New York, Nov. 7, 1907 The outer cover is in full color & is captioned: "Thanksgiving Number" with a Thanksgiving theme. Very displayable as such. Shows the "spirit" of a turkey rising above the dinner table - creating a scene which would make both Charles Dickens and Edgar Allan Poe proud.
The complete issue, 8 3/4 by 10 3/4 inches, very nice conditio... See More
Walt Whitman, Mark Twain, & George Childs...
80th birthday tributes to John Greenleaf Whittier...
Item #654279
December 15, 1887
THE NEW YORK HERALD, December 15, 1887
* "As The Greeks Signal Flame" - Walt Whitman writes a poetic tribute to his friend...
* written for the New York Herald
* Mark Twain's eloquent tribute also included
Page 3 is almost entirely dedicated to tributes and accolades for John Greenleaf Whittier in recognition of his 80th birthday. "As The Greeks Signal Flame" is a W... See More
Short story by Charles Dickens... News from the California gold fields...
Item #652693
May 18, 1850
BOSTON MUSEUM, May 18, 1850 Page 6 has: "A Short Story by Dickens" contained here in its entirety (see). The back page has over 2 column headed: "Arrival of Three California Steamers" with much news from there including much on gold mining.
Eight pages, decorative masthead, very nice condition.
Magazine by Charles Dickens... An issue from 1851-1853...
Item #649284
HOUSEHOLD WORDS, London, 1851-1853 Charles Dickens published this magazine from 1850 to 1859. Having been frustrated by the interference of publishers when editing three other magazines, Dickens determined that he would have a free hand on "Household Words". Dickens directed every aspect of the magazine's production. He wrote for the magazine, solicited contributions and revise... See More
A Charles Dickens publication...
Item #649245
ALL THE YEAR ROUND, London, 1862 (single issue from 1862) This was a weekly periodical "Conducted By Charles Dickens", as noted in the masthead. Filled with various literary content, this issue contains 24 pages is in very nice, clean condition, 6 by 9 1/4 inches. Nice to have the "Charles Dickens" name in the title.Disbound without wrappers. The image is an examp... See More
Great issue on the Dorr Rebellion...
Item #645757
May 21, 1842
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, May 21, 1842
* Dorr Rebellion - Rhode Island arsenal attack
Pages 2, 3 & 4 contain a great deal on the Dorr Rebellion, including a lengthy "statement" to President John Tyler concerning the state of affairs in Rhode Island as a result of the Dorr Rebellion, with his response signed in type: John Tyler. Including as well are documen... See More
Charles Dickens... Folk-Life In Sweden...
Item #645471
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, January, 1871. This issue contains an article "The Voice of Christmas Past" which seems to closely relate to Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" segment of "The Ghost of Christmas Past". This also includes numerous illustrations, including one with Dickens.The cover has a Christmas poem. Inside the issue is: "Fo... See More
The town that inspired Tom Sawyer...
"Christy" Mattewson, "Nap" Rucker, "Marty" O'Toole, and Walter Johnson...
Item #177852
August 09, 1913
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 9, 1913 The inside has "Columbia Inspires Sculpture Anew," by John Walker Harrington, which contains 2 pages of vignettes including: "The Young Girl at the Pool," by Frances Grimes, "Night" and "Day," by Michelangelo, "Toil," by Victor Salvatore, and "The Tiger," by A. Phimster Proctor. Also inc... See More
Charles Dickens... Washington Territory...
Item #636642
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, September, 1870 Within this is issue is a 5+ page article "Footprints of Charles Dickens" which begins "Charles Dickens was dead. It was hard to realize, but realized it was at last; and then there was no look or voice in London but repeated it over and over -- Charles Dickens is dead!..."Also within the issue are articles &q... See More
Charles Dickens... Washington Territory...
Item #633480
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, September, 1870 Within this is issue is a 5+ page article "Footprints of Charles Dickens" which begins "Charles Dickens was dead. It was hard to realize, but realized it was at last; and then there was no look or voice in London but repeated it over and over -- Charles Dickens is dead!..."Also within the issue are articles &q... See More
Prints of Memphis & vicinity...
Item #626262
September 23, 1871
EVERY SATURDAY, Boston, Sept. 23, 1871 The full ftpg. shows: "Hannah Binding Shoes". Inside has a nice fullpg. print of: "Ratisbon Cathedral" and: "Charles Dickens as Capt. Bobadill" "The Four-in-Hand Club, St. James's St., London. But perhaps the best print is a very nice full page; "A View of Memphis, Tennessee" showing the river as well, wi... See More
Lengthy letter signed by Mark Twain...
Item #616015
December 14, 1879
NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 14, 1879 Over a full page 2 column is taken up with a piece by Mark Twain, headed "THE POSTAL ORDER AGAIN" "Mark Twain Answers Mr. Key's Private Secretary" "The Postmaster-General's 'Unnecessary Appendage' Instructed in His Duties & Privileges". Included is the lengthy letter signed in type: Mark Twain (see).
Twelve page... See More
Disposing of Charles Dickens' household goods......
Item #615834
July 25, 1870
NEW YORK TIMES, July 25, 1870 Page 5 has over 1 1/2 columns taken up with a report headed: "Charles Dickens' Art Relics - The Sale of the Great Novelist's Household Art Relics--Interesting Sketches of Objects Associated with the Author". He had died five weeks from the date of the article.
Eight pages, small piece from the blank spine margin, light foxing, generally nice.... See More
Charles Dickens... Slave ship captured...
Item #615503
May 22, 1841
THE NEW WORLD, New York, May 22, 1841
* Charles Dickens
* African slave trade
Primarily a literary newspaper with several pages containing a chapter of "Barnaby Rudge, by Charles Dickens". The back page has a brief article: "Slavers Captured" which mentions: "...with upwards of one thousand slaves on board..." (see).
Sixteen pages, 10 by 14 1/2 inches, n... See More
Remington Arms Company marks 150th Anniversary...
Item #614971
June 11, 1966
THE EVENING TELEGRAM, Herkimer-Ilion, New York, June 11, 1966 This is a Souvenir Edition for the Remington 150th Anniversary. The banner headline reads "Remington Arms Co. Marks 150 Years of Growth" and includes a large photo of the plant. There are numerous articles throughout this issue on the pioneers and the company itself as well as articles pertaining to Mark Twain and Genera... See More
Speech by Mark Twain...
Item #613696
December 23, 1876
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 23, 1876 The last column of the front page and most of page 2 are taken up with a report of: "Forefathers' Day" "New-Englanders at Dinner" "The Annual Festival of the New-England Society--Speeches by Hon. G. William Curtis, 'Mark Twain', Rev. Edward Everett Hale..." and more (see). It is on page 2 where appears Twain's sp... See More
Mark Twain at Niagara Falls...
Item #608858
December 04, 1875
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, December 4, 1875
* Mark Twain
* Niagara Falls
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. The back page has an article headed: "MARK TWAIN AT NIAGARA" Text takes up over a full column.
Complete in 12 pages, minor spine wear, very nice condition.
Mark Twain biography....
Item #608435
December 07, 1878
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, December 7, 1878
* Mark Twain - Samuel Clemens
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. Page 10 has an article headed: "Mark Twain" "A Well-Got-Up Biography of the Great Humorist" Text takes up almost 2 full columns.
Complete in 12 pages, nice condition.... See More
Mark Twain's new book...
Item #605238
July 09, 1883
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 9, 1883
* Mark Twain comes out with new book
* Life on the Mississippi
Page 3 has small one column headings: "Mark Twain's Latest Book" "Life on the Mississippi" See images for text here. Nice to have in this venerable newspaper title.
Other news of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages, light browning, a little margin wear, otherwise go... See More
Magazine by Charles Dickens... An issue from 1851-1853...
Item #604843
HOUSEHOLD WORDS, London, 1851-1853 Charles Dickens published this magazine from 1850 to 1859. Having been frustrated by the interference of publishers when editing three other magazines, Dickens determined that he would have a free hand on "Household Words". Dickens directed every aspect of the magazine's production. He wrote for the magazine, solicited contributions and revise... See More
Charles Dickens & Henry Ward Beecher...
Item #599295
July 15, 1870
WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Massachusetts, July 15, 1870
* Charles Dickens
* Henry Ward Beecher
This newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. It measures 26 x 19 inches. The front page have one column headings that include: "Summer Dinners" "By Henry Ward Beecher" "Charles Dickens" and more.
Complete in 4 pages, n... See More
Charles Dickens... John Tyler...
Item #597365
February 03, 1842
SALEM REGISTER, Salem, Massachusetts, Feb. 3, 1842 Page 2 includes a letter concerning "Temperance" signed in type by: John Tyler, followed by a letter signed in type by: Charles Dickens, prefaced with: "Mr. Dickens believes in Animal Magnetism. Here is the evidence..." (see photos).
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, some light dirtiness or staining, generally good.... See More
The Wright brothers fly... A nice first report...
Item #177848
January 02, 1904
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 2, 1904 The significance of this issue is the lengthier-than-most report on page 10 headed: "A Flying-Machine That Flies" which is the great and very historic report of the first successful flight of the Wright brothers at Kitty Hawk.
The article begins with a cautious note: "Stories of flying machines that fly are to be received w... 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
William T. Sherman marching...
Item #592999
February 16, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 16, 1865 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "LATE SOUTHERN NEWS" "Rapid Progress Of Sherman" "South Carolina Under His Heel" "He Seizes All The Railroads" "Circumvallates Charleston" "Cuts The Confederacy In Twain" and more.
Eight pages, slightly irregular at the spine margin, mailing... See More
Nearing the end of the war...
Item #592998
February 16, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 16, 1865 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "LATE SOUTHERN NEWS" "Rapid Progress Of Sherman" "South Carolina Under His Heel" "He Seizes All The Railroads" "Circumvallates Charleston" "Cuts The Confederacy In Twain" and more.
Eight pages, nice condition
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