Death of Florenz Ziegfeld...
Item #672446
July 23, 1932
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, July 23, 1932
* Broadway producer Florenz Ziegfeld death
* Impresario - Show Boat
This 24 page newspaper has a nice 7 column headlines on the front page: "FLO ZIEGFELD, FAMED SHOWMAN, DIES" with subheads. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Good condition.
source: wikipedia: Florenz Ziegfeld Jr. (March
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* Broadway producer Florenz Ziegfeld death
* Impresario - Show Boat
This 24 page newspaper has a nice 7 column headlines on the front page: "FLO ZIEGFELD, FAMED SHOWMAN, DIES" with subheads. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Good condition.
source: wikipedia: Florenz Ziegfeld Jr. (March
Daniel Frohman, a notable Jew...
Item #666772
November 02, 1893
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Nov. 2, 1893
Of special note is an article: "Notable Jews--Daniel Frohman" which includes a photo of him & an article on his life.
The ftpg. has an illus: "Farewell to the World's Columbian Exposition at Chicago". Inside has two pages taken up with bird's-eye views of the Columbian Exposition.
Oklahoma Boomers...
Item #664111
October 05, 1893
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Oct. 5, 1893 The full ftpg. is a print of the: "...Porch of the Louisiana State Building" at the Columbian Exposition. Prints within include: "Sketches in the Children's Building" at the Chicago Columbian Exposition; a nice centerfold print of two yachts in the "Coming International Race for the America's Cup&qu... See More
Office seekers at the White House...
Item #660681
April 15, 1893
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 15, 1893 Front full pg. illus. of "Rear-Admiral Bancroft Gherardi, U.S.N." Inside is a 1/4 pg. illus. of "The Clearing House of the New York Stock Exchange." Several portraits of "Some New Appointments." 2/3 pg. illus. of "A Reception at the Art Museum, Cincinnati." Two full pgs. of illus. pertaining to "Stockh... See More
Columbian Exposition...
Item #657932
September 02, 1893
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, September 2, 1893 The front cover has "The World's Columbian Exposition - The Great German Search Light" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "The World's Columbian Exposition - Bilgram's Exhibit of Cut Bevel Gear Wheels"; "...State Buildings"; "The New Protected Cruiser Detroit"; and more ... See More
The inventing of the spray painter... The Squadron of Columbus...
Item #657503
April 29, 1893
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 29, 1893 The front cover has "The World's Columbian Exposition - The Painting Machine" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "The Pearl Button Industry"; "Imlah's Unicycle"; "The Squadron of Columbus - The Santa Maria Nina and Pinta"; and more illustrations, articles and advertisements.
Complet... See More
Dr. Solis Cohen, a notable Jew... Columbian Exposition...
Item #654418
August 17, 1893
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Aug. 17, 1893
* Jacob da Silva Solis-Cohen
Full ftpg. shows a scene at: "The World's Columbian Exposition at Chicago". Also a great doublepg. centerfold: "The Architecture of the World's Columbian Exposition--Striking Panoramic Effect of the Fair Buildings as seen from the South Colonnade".
Of special note is an art... See More
A series on "Notable Jews"... Chicago's Columbian Exposition...
Item #653473
August 03, 1893
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, August 3, 1893 Of special interest is item #XVI of "Notable Jews - Theodore W. Myers" which also includes a photograph & biography of him.
Among many other prints & photos is a full ft. page: "The World's Columbian Exposition at Chicago - In the Egyptian Court...First Experience in Smoking the Chibouk". Inside has: "...A B... See More
A series on "Notable Jews"...
Item #652270
July 20, 1893
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, July 20, 1893 Of special interest is item #XV of "Notable Jews - Hon. Philip Stein" which also includes a photograph & biography of him.
Among many other prints & photos is a full ft. page: "Recent Appalling Calamity on the Grounds of the Columbian Exposition at Chicago" showing a building on fire; a full pg. with 2 photos of: &quo... See More
Nice front page print of an early locomotive...
Item #648398
February 20, 1892
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Feb. 20, 1892 The ftpg. features a great illustration captioned: "Compound Locomotive Made by the Rhode Island Locomotive Works" with a related article.
Inside prints include a fullpg. of: "The World's Columbian Exposition" "The Proposed Odd Fellows' Temple at Chicago" and more.
Sixteen pages, never bound or trimmed, good... See More
A series on "Notable Jews"...
Item #647173
June 22, 1893
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, June 22, 1893 Of special interest is item #11 of "Notable Jews - Leo N. Levi" which also includes a photograph & biography of him.
Among many other prints & photos is a full front page print of: "The World's Columbian Exposition at Chicago", a full page of prints concerning fire fighting; full pg. print of the iconic "Wash... See More
A series on "Notable Jews"...
Item #646269
June 08, 1893
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, June 8, 1893 Of special interest is item #11 of "Notable Jews - Isidor Bush" which also includes a photograph & biography of him (see hyperlink for more on his life).
Among many other prints & photos is a full page with 5 photos of: "The Columbian Exposition at Chicago".
Sixteen pages, very nice condition.
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Edison's latest improvements...
Item #644137
May 13, 1893
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 13, 1893
* Thomas Alva Edison
* DeWitt Clinton (locomotive)
Inside has an article: "Edison's Improvement In The Transmission of Power" which includes several illustrations. The ftpg. has a nice print from the Columbian Exposition in Chicago, showing the latest steam railroad engine next to the "De Witt Clinton, 1831".
Sixteen... See More
Displayable New Year's color cover...
Item #633400
December 29, 1892
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED,New York, Dec. 29, 1892 The issue still retains the typically elusive color front wrapper which shows a nice, wintry scene, captioned: "New Year 1893" see. Very nice for display.
The inside ftpg. shows: "The Unique New Year's Festival in Philadelphia--A Procession of Masqueraders...". Other prints include: "The Columbian Exposition... See More
Aerial cable railway...
Item #632174
March 17, 1894
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 17, 1894 The front cover has "The Aerial Cable Railway, Knoxville, Tenn., 350 Feet High" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "The World's Columbian Exposition - Exhibit of the Eagle Cotton Gin Co., of Bridgewater, Mass."; "The New Battle Ship Indiana"; "The American-Built Steel Ship Dirigo"; "Trico... See More
Locomotives at the exposition...
Item #632115
January 27, 1894
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 27, 1894 The front cover has "The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company's Exhibit at the World's Columbian Exposition at Chicago" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "Columbia Bicycle, Model 34"; "Chicago Cable Cars on Chicago Day"; "Manufacture of Pulled Wool"; and more illustrations, articles an... See More
Columbian Exposition... Edison law suit...
Item #632036
August 05, 1893
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, August 5, 1893 The front cover has "The World's Columbian Exposition - The French Locomotive Exhibit - The Bethlehem Iron Co.'s Exhibit" (Pennsylvania) with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "The Edison Electric Light Suits" the recent ruling on the patent; "The Desroziers Dynamo"; "The World's Co... See More
Columbian Exposition... Replicas of Columbus' ship...
Item #632034
August 26, 1893
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, August 26, 1893 The front cover has "World's Columbian Exposition - An Entrance to the Palace of Agriculture" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "Improved Circular and Elliptical Boring Machine"; "Nasmyth's Torpedo Boat of 1853"; "Manchester Ship Canal - Warburton Road Bridge"; "The Worl... See More
Columbian Exposition... Yachts...
Item #632032
October 14, 1893
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 14, 1893 The front cover has "World's Columbian Exposition - Exhibit of the Reece Buttonhole Machine Company of Boston" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "Monument at Indianapolis Illuminated by Electricity"; "The World's Columbian Exposition - The Palace of Machinery"; "The American Yach... See More
Columbian Exposition...
Item #632031
June 03, 1893
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June 3, 1893 The front cover has "World's Columbian Exposition - The Exhibit of Windmills" and "... The Palace of Agriculture" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "The World's Columbian Exposition - The Famous 999" (railroad engine); "Bacon's double Cylinder Hoisting Engine"; "Pneumat... See More
Columbian Exposition... The Japanese...
Item #632028
June 24, 1893
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June 24, 1893 The front cover has "World's Columbian Exposition -United States Government Exhibits of River and Harbor Improvements" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "Group of Effigies Near Fort Atkinson Wisconsin"; "Japanese at the World's Columbian Exposition"; "The World's Columbian Expos... See More
Columbian Exposition... Searching for sunken gold...
Item #632027
September 17, 1892
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, September 17, 1892 The front cover has "World's Columbian Exposition - Present Appearance of Buildings" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "Making Wood Screws"; "Searching for Sunken Gold Near Hell Gate, New York"; and more illustrations, articles and advertisements.
Complete in sixteen pages, never... See More
Columbian Exposition...
Item #632020
September 09, 1893
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, September 9, 1893 The front cover has "The World's Columbian Exposition - Triumphal Arch and Peristyle, Court of Honor" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "The World's Columbian Exposition - Creamery and Dairy Exhibits of the Vermont Farm machine Co."; "...View from the Ferris Wheel"; "... The Nor... See More
Columbian Exposition...
Item #631922
September 23, 1893
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, September 23, 1893 The front page has "The World's Columbian Exposition - A General View" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "Jean Martin Charcot"; "Apparatus for Registering the Running of Trains"; and more illustrations, articles and advertisements.
Complete in sixteen pages, never bound, in very good conditi... See More
New fire alarm...
Item #631914
November 25, 1893
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, November 25, 1893 The front page has "Electric Launches at the Columbian Exposition" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "New Fire Alarm"; "Four Hundred Horse Power Compound Mill Engine"; "The New United States War Ship Columbia"; and more illustrations, articles and advertisements.
Complete in sixteen pag... See More
Lake Keuka Wine Company... Columbian Exhibition...
Item #631791
October 07, 1893
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 7, 1893 The front page has "The World's Columbian Exhibition - Engineering Specialties - The Lake Keuka Wine Co." which has an accompany article. Also the "Crosby Steam Gauge and Valve Co.'s Exhibit". Inside the issue is "The World's Columbian Exposition - Exhibit of the Trenton Iron Works"; "The World'... See More
Dinosaurs - Extinct Monsters...
Item #615414
March 04, 1893
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 4, 1893 The front page of this issue features "The Mexican Central Railway's Monster Locomotive -- Designed by F. W. Johnstone". Within the issue is "The Manufacture of Dynamite"; "Raising the Flag on the Steamship New York"; "Extinct Monsters" which are of several dinosaurs; "The World's Columbian Exposition... See More
Winby's Four-Cylinder English Express Locomotive...
Item #563958
May 27, 1893
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 27, 1893
* Winby's Four-Cylinder English Express Locomotive
The front page has a large illustration: "The World's Columbian Exposition--Winby's Four-Cylinder English Express Locomotive." Report has the dimensions of the locomotive & more, concluding inside.
Other topics with prints throughout. 16 pages in nice co... See More
Item #210684
August 30, 1893
THE INTER OCEAN, Illustrated Supplement, Chicago, August 30, 1893. A great issue for framing and displaying! The full front page is a color illustration of "The Entrance to Machinery Hall, World's Columbian Exposition". The back page features a full page color print "Idaho State Building, World's Columbian Exposition". Three tiny binding holes at the... See More
Nice front page print of an early locomotive...
Item #152608
February 20, 1892
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Feb. 20, 1892 The ftpg. features a great illustration captioned: "Compound Locomotive Made by the Rhode Island Locomotive Works" with a related article.
Inside prints include a fullpg. of: "The World's Columbian Exposition" "The Proposed Odd Fellows' Temple at Chicago" and more.
Sixteen pages, good condition.
Item #152994
January 01, 1891
THE ILLUSTRATED WORLD'S FAIR, Chicago, Illinois, 1891. A newspaper formatted much like "Harper's Weekly", this title focused entirely on the construction & related events of the Chicago Columbian Exposition, consequently having a very short life. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this specific date but will have the format as shown... See More
Pueblo farmers... Pennsylvania Avenue...
Item #175540
October 04, 1890
HARPER'S WEEKLY October 4, 1890 Front full pg. illus. of "Pueblo Farmers Watching Their Crops." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "the Cotton Centenary Exhibition at Pawtucket, Rhode Island." 1/2 pg. portrait of "Colonel George R. Davis, of Illinois, Director-General of the World's Columbian Exposition." Two 1/4 pg. portraits of "Hon. James A. McKenzie... See More
Thanksgiving preparations...
Item #175554
November 22, 1890
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Nov. 22, 1890 (excludes Supplement - see note below) 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. military print by Remington.
Note: The price shown does not include the hard-to-find supple... See More
Lick Monument, San Francisco...
Item #175570
January 17, 1891
HARPER'S WEEKLY January 17, 1891 Front full pg. illus. of "The Lick Monument, San Francisco." Inside is a full pg. of illus. pertaining to "East Side Merchants of the Sidewalk." Full pg. illus. containing several portraits including "Captain George D. Wallace."
Doublepage centerfold of "Proposed Plans and Sites for the Chicago Columbian Exposition.&quo... See More
Frederic Remington illustration... Ismay of Titanic infamy...
Item #175592
April 04, 1891
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 4, 1891 Full front page Frederic Remington print: "Big Fishing--Indians Hauling Nets On Lake Nepigon". Inside is a half page "The Government's Exhibit at the Columbian Exposition"; 1/4 page "The Government Building for the Columbian Exposition"; a full page "The City of St. John's, Newfoundland" and "Th... See More
P.T. Barnum... The Columbian Exposition in Chicago...
Item #175596
April 18, 1891
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 18, 1891 Fullpg: 'Interior of the 'Monument' which commemorates the Great Fire in London'. Very nice doublepage centerfold: 'Bird's-eye View of the Columbian Exposition', Chicago'. A one-eighth pg. illus. of 'Phineas T. Barnum' with an article on him, who recently died (see inset).
Complete in sixteen pages.
Scenes of Central Park, New York... Scenes of Melbourne...
Item #175600
May 02, 1891
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 2, 1891 A full page shows two scenes of 'The Columbian Exposition'. Centerfold shows four photos of: 'Sketches in Central Park'. The Supplement has much text and 8 illustrations on 'Glimpses of Australian Life', with the scenes from Melbourne.
Much on the Columbian Exposition in Chicago...
Item #175602
May 09, 1891
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 9, 1891 Front full page portrait of "The Rev. Phillips Brooks, D.D., Bishop Elect of Massachusetts." Inside is a full page illustration of "The Carnegie Music Hall." Full page illustration of "The Agricultural Building, Columbian Exposition." Full page "Portrait of Miss Beatrice Goelet by John S. Sargent." 2/3 page il... See More
Bishops of the Methodist Episcopal Church...
Item #175604
May 16, 1891
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 16, 1891 Fullpg. view of the Columbian World's Fair. Nice doublepage centerfold: 'The Tandem Parade, Central Park, N.Y.C.' 1/4pg. illus: 'M. Tschaikowsky, The Composer' nice doublepage centerfold: 'Board Of Bishops of the Methodist Episcopal Church' shows them all.
Complete in sixteen pages.
Flower Market, Union Square...
Item #175606
May 23, 1891
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 23, 1891 Full front pg. illus. of "The Flower Market in Union Square, New York." Inside is a full pg. containing three illus. pertaining to "Civil Engineer Robert E. Peary, U.S.N." Two full pg. illus. of "The Pier and Casino at the Columbian Exposition" and "The Annual Dinner of the New York Yacht Club." Four small po... See More
Scenes from Chicago parks...
Item #175608
May 30, 1891
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 30, 1891 Front full pg. illus. of "Through the Cave of the Winds, Niagara Falls." Inside is a full pg. of portraits of "The Manhattan Athletic Club's Team for the European Trip." Double page center fold of "The Machinery Hall of the Columbian Exposition, Chicago." Four 1/4 pg. portraits of "Rev. Heber Newton, D.D.,&quo... See More
Boating on the Charles River... Polo in America...
Item #175624
July 25, 1891
HARPER'S WEEKLY July 25, 1891 Front full pg. illus. of "A Day on Lake George." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "Boating on the Charles River, Outside of Boston."
Doublepage centerfold of "Columbian Exposition, Chicago - Administration Building, With Suggestions for Surroundings." Full pg. of illus. of "Mexican Doorways." 2/3 pg. illus. of "The... See More
Home for aged Jews...
Item #175636
September 05, 1891
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 5, 1891 Full front page: 'A New York Chowder Club Leaving the East Side' shows a loaded stagecoach. Full page: 'The Whaleback Steamer 'Charles Wetmore' of Buffalo' Nice full page: 'A Home for Aged Hebrews, New York' shows men sitting in a park. 'The Columbian Exposition'
Complete in sixteen pages.
Glacier of the Selkirks, Manitoba, Canada...
Item #175640
September 19, 1891
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 19, 1891 Full page: 'A Night on the Bowery'. Full page: 'The Columbian Exposition--the Manufactures & Liberal Arts Bldg.' Nice duo-tone centerfold: 'The Great Glacier of the Selkirks, Manitoba'.
Displayable full page F. Remington print: 'Training Horses to Leap Obstacles, 10th U.S. Cavalry'. Nearly half page: 'New Ca... See More
Mark Twain on the cover...
Item #175642
September 26, 1891
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 26, 1891 The full front page is a nice print captioned: "Samuel L.Clemens (Mark Twain)" with a corncob pipe in his mouth (see). The inside pages have prints including: "The Manhattan A.C. Grounds" showing several views of the baseball field (see). Als a halfpg. photos of: "The Philadelphia Champion Team of 1889" for cricket; ... See More
Madison Square Garden...
Item #175650
October 24, 1891
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 24, 1891. Front full pg. portrait of "Joseph Jefferson as Dr. Pangloss in 'The Heir at Law'." Inside is a 2/3 pg. illus. of "The new Home of the Mendelssohn Glee Club." Full pg. illus. of "The Tower and Other Notable Parts of the Madison Square Garden." Four pages full of illus. pertaining to "The Landing of the Immi... See More
Washington Square, New York City...
Item #175658
November 21, 1891
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 21, 1891 Full front page: 'Sketches at the Horse Show--Entrance of Saddle Horses'. Half page: 'The Washington Arch, Washington Square., N.Y. City'. Nice full page: 'Columbian Exposition, Chicago'. Full page of the 'Harvard Football Team' & 'The Yale Football Team'.
Complete in sixteen pages.
The Missions of California... Russell Sage...
Item #175664
December 12, 1891
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 12, 1891. The front of this issues features a full illustration entitled "The Attempted Assassination of Mr. Russell Sage." Inside is a full page illustration of "In and Around the 'Arcade' Building Immediately After the Explosion." Full page illustration of "The Christening of the United States Cruiser 'New York'." ... See More
The opening of Congress...
Item #175666
December 19, 1891
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 19, 1891 Among the prints in this issue are the full front page by famed artist A. B. Frost: "Making the Best Of It"; a half page print of: "The Hon. Thomas B. Reed"' a full page: "The Opening of Congress--The Ladies' Gallery of the House of Representatives"; a half page: "Sweets For The Holidays"; a smal... See More
Drexel University...
Item #175670
January 02, 1892
HARPER'S WEEKLY January 2, 1892 Front full pg. portrait of "Anthony Joseph Drexel." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "Drexel Institute of Art, Science, and Industries." Seven large illus. of "Sketches at the 'Circus of Troop A'." Double page center fold of "Careful Now! Careful!" Full pg. illus. of "Father Knickerbocker's Reveries at... See More
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