Notable ad for Paine's "Common Sense"... Much on the faltering relationship with America...
Item #704396
January 18, 1776
THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Jan. 18, 1776 Wonderful to find a newspaper not just dated 1776, but from Philadelphia.
The entire front page is taken up with reports from Parliament, much concerning the tension with the American colonies. A few items include: "...we behold, with the utmost concern, the disorders & discontents in the British Colonies, rather increased... See More
1929 Blackburn Cult... religouis movement...
Item #701834
October 07, 1929
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Oct. 7, 1929
* The Blackburn Cult
* The Great Eleven Club
* May Otis Blackburn
* Queen & High Priestiss
* Willa Rhoads corpse
The bottom of the front page has a one column heading: "'Princess' Buried With 7 Dead Dogs" with subhead. (see image)
Complete with 26 pages, light toning and some wear at the margins, generally good.
wikipedia no... See More
General Warren's monument... The Bible lands...
Item #698448
June 20, 1857
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 20, 1857 The full front page features: "Prince Frederic William of Prussia, and the Princess Royal of England" which also has an inside accompanying article.
"Travel Notes in Bible Lands" features nearly half page illustration of: 'Bethlehem' and a smaller print of: 'Grotto of Christ's Birth' & 'Church of th... See More
Battle of Bunker Hill... Washington as Commander-in-Chief...
Item #697032
June 27, 1775
THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, June 27, 1775
* Battle of Bunker Hill - Charlestown
* Siege of Boston, Massachusetts
* George Washington named commander
* American Revolutionary War
Almost the entire front page is taken up with a terrific and vitriolic attack on General Gage concerning his actions at Boston, the full text shown in the photos below, with bits including: ... See More
Civil War map of the Harper's Ferry vicinity...
Item #693828
October 18, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 18, 1862 The front page features a nice Civil War map headed: "THE ADVANCE OF M'CLELLAN'S ARMY. The Scene of the Next Great Battle in Virginia" which shows from Martinsburg to Sharpsburg to Harper's Ferry & Hillsboro.
Among the front page column heads are: "The Advance of the Union Forces" "Reconnoissance & Skirmishes with t... See More
A "call to arms" for Londoners in support of America
Item #692362
September 27, 1775
THE CONNECTICUT JOURNAL, New Haven, Sept. 27, 1775
* American Revolutionary War
The front page has some reports on the actions of Major Rogers in Maryland & Virginia. Also mention of work of the Virginia Provincial Convention. Plus a report of a soldier: "...who\ is on his parole in Gen. Wooster's camp. This person having been observed to follow at a distance, a load of po... See More
Very early Winslow Homer print...
Item #689880
June 13, 1857
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, June 13, 1857
* Early Winslow Homer print
* Boston street scene
The front page features one of the earliest Winslow Homer prints to appear in a periodical, in fact just one week after the very first. It is captioned: "Corner of Winter, Washington & Summer Streets, Boston". The initials "WH" are at the lower left of the print. C... See More
Graphic on the 4th of July celebration...
Item #687905
July 01, 1809
BOSTON PATRIOT, July 1, 1809 Page 2 contains a rather large, graphic & broadside-like presentation of the: "CELEBRATION OF INDEPENDENCE!" By: "The Bunker Hill Association".
Four pages, nice conditions volume one issue.
Diagram of the fort at Bunker's Hill...
Item #687399
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, September, 1775 * Battle of Bunker Hill diagram - print
* John Hancock & George Washington
A nice issue with much historic content from the beginning months of the Revolutionary War.
Perhaps the best content is the very nice half page illustration of the "Redoubt & Intrenchment on the Heights of Charles Town, Commonly called... See More
1945 USS Bunker Hill... Japanese kamikaze attacks....
Item #687365
June 28, 1945
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Mass., June 28, 1945
* USS Bunker Hill - Essex-class aircraft carrier
* Invasion of Okinawa - Kamikazes attack
The front page has a two column heading: "Bunker Hill Hit by Two Suicide Planes Will Fight Again" with 3 related photos above the masthead. (see) First report coverage on the Japanese kamikaze attacks on the USS Bunker Hill during the invasion of Ok... See More
One of the more rare Revolutionary War titles... Battle of Bunker Hill... Patrick Henry... so much more...
Item #687318
October 06, 1775
STORY & HUMPHREYS'S PENNSYLVANIA MERCURY & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, October 6, 1775
* Battle of Bunker Hill
* Revolutionary War
* Very rare publication
Certainly one of the more scarce titles from during the Revolutionary War. This is the volume 1 number 27 issue of a newspaper that existed only from April 7 to December 22, 1775, publishing a total of just 38 i... See More
On the Battle of Bunker Hill... Washington named commander-in-chief.. So much more....
Item #687295
July 05, 1775
THE CONNECTICUT JOURNAL & THE NEW HAVEN POST-BOY, July 5, 1775
* Battle of Bunker Hill - Charlestown
* Siege of Boston, Massachusetts
* George Washington named commander
* American Revolutionary War
* Terrific issue w/ many reports
Nice engraving in the masthead of a post boy on horseback.
The front page has a letter from an officer in General Gage's regiment heading for ... See More
Washington's rousing call to patriotism...
Item #687199
October 04, 1775
THE CONNECTICUT JOURNAL, New Haven, Oct. 4, 1775
* General George Washington & patriotism
* Near of beginning of Revolutionary War
The front page begins with a letter from London which has, in part: "...is the determination...with the King to destroy such towns as ly on the sea. But don't be frightened or deceived, they cannot accomplish their horrid schemes. Your secur... See More
Much like the Olive Branch Petition... Reaction by the soldiers to reading the "...Causes & Necessity of Taking Up Arms"...
Item #687100
July 26, 1775
CONNECTICUT JOURNAL & NEW HAVEN POST-BOY, July 26, 1775
* American Revolutionary War
* Post Battle of Bunker Hill
A terrific issue, as the entire front page and most of page 2 are taken up with a terrific follow-up to the Olive Branch Petition, in fact, written just 3 days after it, in which the Continental Congress points out the many issues with its relations with England, detai... See More
1899 Wardner, Idaho mining riots
Item #683163
May 03, 1899
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, May 3, 1899
* Wardner, Shoshone County, Idaho
* Bunker Hill Mining Company riots
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "RIOTERS ARE SCARED" with subheads. (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 in paper. Rar... See More
Much on General Joseph Warren...
Item #682052
October 09, 1826
THE NEW HAMPSHIRE JOURNAL, Concord, Oct. 9, 1826 Most of the front page is taken up with a biographical account of "Major-General Joseph Warren" including a report on his death at the Battle of Bunker Hill. Included is an engraving of his memorial.
Page 3 has: "A Proclamation" by the governor of New Hampshire for a "Day of Thanksgiving, Bravery and Praise". Pag... See More
Early baseball, in a sporting publication...
Item #675276
June 20, 1857
PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, June 20, 1857
* Pre Civil War baseball
* New York City area club
Inside under "Base Ball" is a very brief summary of a match between the "Light" & Heavy" weights of the Empire Base Ball Club. There is also a nice article with details about the "Brooklyn Base Ball Clubs", specifically the Charter Oak, Al... See More
Gallantry of Yankee troops...
Item #613212
October 17, 1862
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Oct. 17, 1862 Among the first column heads on the Civil War are: "THE ARMY ADVANCING!" "Gallantry Of Our Troops" "Enemy Met & Driven Back!" "Baxter's Zouaves in the Fight" "Lee at Winchester" "Generals Jackson & Hill at Bunker Hill" "Jeff Davis' Retaliatory Proclamation".
Eight pages... See More
Map of war events in Virginia...
Item #565316
October 17, 1862
THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, October 17, 1862 The front page features a nice & detailed map headed: "Important Military Movement. McClellan's Army Advancing Up the Valley of the Shenandoah". The balance of the front page is taken up with a great wealth of Civil War reports with one column heads including: "Advance of McClellan's Army Into Virginia" "Occ... See More
1864 Springfield Massachusetts Newspaper....
Item #539010
September 07, 1864
SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN from Massachusetts and dated September September 7, 1864.
* Guerrilla John Morgan death
* Greenville Tennessee
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reporte
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* Guerrilla John Morgan death
* Greenville Tennessee
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reporte
1863 Springfield Massachusetts Newspaper....
Item #223189
July 22, 1863
SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN from Massachusetts and dated July 22, 1863.
* Yazoo City Mississippi
* Bunker Hill West Virginia
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includ
... See More
* Yazoo City Mississippi
* Bunker Hill West Virginia
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includ
Item #177210
July 04, 1903
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 4, 1903 Frontpage illustration of the Statue of Liberty; "A Newly Discovered Portrait of Washington" by John Trumbull; Photo of "Reliance," "Constitution," and "Columbia" Crossing the Line; Looping the Loop in an Automobile; Decorative Art at the World's Fair; Doublepage illustration "The Day We Celebra... See More
A Civil War Winslow Homer print...
Item #172474
June 08, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 8, 1861 The front page shows: "Uniforms of the Fifth Regiment New York Volunteers, Colonel Duryee, Now at Fortress Monroe". Also in this issue is a Winslow Homer print titled: "The Advance Guard of the Grand Army of U.S. Crossing the Long Bridge over the Potomac at 2 a.m. on May 24, 1861", prints of: "The Late Colonel Ellsworth&quo... See More
General Warren's monument.. The Bible lands...
Item #172058
June 20, 1857
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 20, 1857 The full front page features "Prince Frederic William of Prussia, and the Princess Royal of England" which also has an inside accompanying article.
"Travel Notes in Bible Lands" features nearly half page illustration of: 'Bethlehem' and a smaller print of: 'Grotto of Christ's Birth' & 'Church of the... See More
The war in the Philippines...
Item #176440
May 20, 1899
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 20, 1899 Full front page illus. of "Brigadier-General Frederick Funston, U.S.V." Inside is a full pg. of illus. of "The Recent Experiments in Wireless Telegraphy by United States Army Officials at Washington."
Full pg. of illus. of "Opening the Ute Reservation in Southern Colorado to Settlement." Five illus. of "The Wardn... See More
The late Lewis Cass... Suffering of Andersonville and Fortress Monroe...
Item #173002
June 30, 1866
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 30, 1866 Front 1/4 pg. illus. of "The Late Lewis Cass." Also a 1/2 pg. illus. of "'The Halt'-A Scene in the Georgia Campaign." Inside there is a 1/3 pg. illus. of "Bunker Hill Monument." Two 1/4 pg. illus. of "Francis Joseph I., Emperor of Austria" and "Ludwig R. Von Benedek, the Austrian General." Full p... See More
Scenes of the Battle of Bull Run...
Item #172490
August 03, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Aug. 3, 1861 The front page features two prints on the Civil War, captioned: "The Death of the Rebel General Garnett, at the Battle of Laurel Hill" and "Bringing in the Misses Scott as Prisoners to Fall's Church, Va." with a related article.
Inside includes a print of "Major-General McClellan", a nearly half pg: "Presenta... See More
Bunker Hill... End of the Mormon War...
Item #172164
June 19, 1858
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 19, 1858 A nice front page illustration of: 'Lieutenant-General Winfield Scott' with a biography of him. A text article: "The End of the Mormon War". Two full page illustrations entitled 'Fashionable Promenades of Europe - Rotten Row, Hyde Park, London' and 'Longchamps, Champs Elysees, Paris'. "Monument to Col. Wm. Wa... See More
Winslow Homer's last print for Harper's Weekly...
Item #173942
June 26, 1875
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 26, 1875 The full ftpg. is: "In a Russian Village--'Master's coming!' ". Halfpg: "The Columbia Boat House" & "The Yale Boat House". There is a full page Winslow Homer print titled: "Battle of Bunker Hill--Watching the Fight From Copp's Hill, In Boston" which was his very last for Harper's Week... See More
Prince of Wales, Albert Edward... General William Walker, death confirmed...
Item #172404
October 06, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 6, 1860 Full ftpg. shows: 'His Royal Highness Albert Edward, Prince of Wales'. Fullpg. shows: "Sheep Owned by Mr. Messenger". 3/4 print shows: "Robert Fleury's Great Picture of the Burning of Heretics by the Roman Catholics at an Auto Da Fe". Nice dblpgctrfld. view of: 'Broadway--Respectfully Dedicated to the Prince o... See More
Scenes of Tacoma, Washington...
Item #175614
June 20, 1891
HARPER'S WEEKLY New York, June 20, 1891 Front full pg. illus. of "The Madison Square Garden - A Concert by Gilmore's Band." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "Transportation and Horticulture Buildings, Columbian Fair." Three 1/2 pg. illus. of "The Three-Cornered Boat Race at New London" including "The Columbia, Cornell, and University of Pennsylvania C... See More
Boat Racing... Thomas Nast political cartoons..
Item #173952
July 31, 1875
Harper's WEEKLY, July 31, 1875 Full front pg. illus. of "The Intercollegiate Boat Race-Starting for the Lake-Scene in front of the Grand Union Hotel, Saratoga." Inside are six 1/6 pg. portraits of "The Intercollegiate Boat Race-Portraits of the Cornell Crew." 1/4 pg. portrait of "A. H. Bogardus." 1/4 pg. portrait of "The Cornell Freshmen-Winners of the Freshm... See More
International rifle match...
Item #173946
July 10, 1875
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 10, 1875 Fullpg: 'The International Rifle Match, The American Team'. Fullpg. Nast Cartoon: 'Homo-Phobia'. Halfpg: 'The Frigate 'Constitution', 'Old Ironsides' '. Full bkpg: 'A Clown's Cricket Match'.
Complete in sixteen pages.
The Arctic Expedition...
Item #173940
June 19, 1875
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 19, 1875 Front full pg. Nast illus. entitled "News In Washington." Inside is a 1/2 pg. Nast illus. entitled "We Are Not Proud." 2/3 pg. illus. of "A Warm Reception-A School of Whales Driven into Shallow Water."
Doublepage centerfold of "An Ice Nip in Melville Bay, off the Devil's Thumb." 2/3 pg. illus. of "... See More
New types of automobiles...
Item #176466
August 19, 1899
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 19, 1899 Full front page illus. of "The Cruise of the New York Yacht Club - A Pleasant Evening in Harbor." Inside is a 1/2 pg. of illus. of "Home, Sweet Home! - The Return of the U.S. Hospital Ship 'Relief' from Manila." Full pg. of illus. of "The Evangelistic Work Under the Direction of Dwight L. Moody at Northfield, Mas... See More
Winslow Homer, Thomas Nast, and Judaica interests...
Item #173632
July 06, 1872
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 6, 1872 Full ftpg. Nast political cartoon: "Our President puts His Foot Down, & the British Lion Will Have to Wriggle Out" shows President Grant among others.
Inside has a nice fullpg. Winslow Homer print: "Making Hay" a very notable print Another full page Nast political cartoon: "Shylock, We Would Have Moneys and Votes"... See More
Yachting... Croquet...
Item #173532
July 22, 1871
HARPER'S WEEKLY, July 22, 1871 Nearly halfpg: 'Turning the Waters of Lake Michigan into the Gulf of Mexico' is on the new canal near Chicago. Fullpg. series of comic scenes of: 'Yachting--1872'. Full ftpg: 'Triumph at Berlin'. Nice fullpg: 'Preparing for Croquet'
Indians in a frontier town...
Item #173944
July 03, 1875
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 3, 1875 Ftpg. shows: 'Clearing a Field of Grasshoppers', plus text. Halfpg: 'Indians Trading at a Frontier Town'. Nast dblpgctrfld: 'Beware!'
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. This issue is complete in 24 pages and is in good condition.
Naval battle at Memphis...
Item #172584
June 28, 1862
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 28, 1862 Two front page illustrations: "Closing Scene of the Naval Engagement Before Memphis, Tennessee" and "Colonel Ellet's Ram Approaching the City of Memphis, Tennessee, to Demand its Surrender." Other prints inside include: "Scene of the Battle of Front Royal Between the First Maryland Regiment and the Rebel Army" &qu... See More
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