The 'Black Jack' Ketchum Gang robs a train...

HELENA WEEKLY HERALD, Montana, Sept. 9, 1897 



* Tom Edward 'Black Jack' Ketchum gang

* Twin Mountain - New Mexico train robbery



The top of the front page has a report headed: "TRAIN ROBBED" "Two Masked Robbers Hold up Passenger Train Near Twin Mountain, Colorado" "The Brutally Use Express Messenger and Force Him to Open the Safe" "Supposed to... See More  

In the Swedish language...

KURRE, Chicago, Illinois, May 29, 1886 



* Rare publication



A rather rare Swedish-language newspaper from Illinois, the subtitle above the masthead translating to: "Illustrated Newspaper For Swedish America". A very decorative masthead, 8 pages, some minor margin chipping, nice condition.... See More  

Cornell University engraving in the masthead?...

THE WEEKLY ITHACAN, Ithaca, New York, September 30, 1881 



* Uncommon title from Ithaca, New York 

* Decorative masthead 



This issue has an intriguing and ornate masthead, which I suspect shows the campus of Cornell University.



News of the day with many ads. Complete in 8 pages, never bound nor trimmed, mild wear at margins.... See More  

STREET AND SMITH'S NEW YORK WEEKLY, New York, NY, March 14, 1881. Subtitled: "A journal of useful knowledge, romance, amusement, etc."



This is basically a literary newspaper featuring a decorative masthead with a front page illustration. This also contains a few advertisements. This is an uncut issue, closed form measures approximately 22x14.5 inches and contains 8 pages. Some mar... See More  

This title existed for just twelve issues...

THE CENTENNIAL RECORD, Portland, Maine, June, 1876  A



* Rare publication



n uncommon and short-lived newspaper that existed for just 12 issues, from January thru December, 1876. This is the number 6 issue.

A very decorative masthead themed on this 100th anniversary of the nation, with many of the pages within containing prints of the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia.

Sixteen pages... See More  

Early issue of the Saturday Evening Post...

THE SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Feb. 13, 1869  From when this was a newspaper more than a magazine, but mostly taken up with literary content.

Eight pages, decorative masthead, never bound nor trimmed, wear at the margins, one page inside has browning.

Ornate and displayable masthead...

SATURDAY NIGHT, Philadelphia, 1869  A decorative masthead with content that is primarily literary in nature. There is a front page illustration & a few more inside, with a border around each page. The photo is "generic" but your issue will have a very similar look. Measures 21 by 14 inches with 8 pages. Minor wear.

Decorative Masthead of a Raft...

EVERY AFTERNOON, March 20, 1868, from New York, NY.  The best feature of this title is a magnificent masthead of a raft floating in the sunshine, with the tag-line:  "My free drift halts not particularly, but moves itself in a wide sea. - Shakespeare".  Mostly literary content, with some comentary on the news of the day.  Minor edge tears and some fold browning (see images), bu... See More  

Ornate masthead...

ADVOCATE FAMILY GUARDIAN, New York, 1865  A rather ornate & decorative masthead in this small newspaper, filled primarily with literary & womanly concerns. Edited by Mrs. Sarah R. Bennett of the "American Female Guardian Society". Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will be from 1865 & will have the format shown. Measures approximately 11 by ... See More  

German language religious newspaper from St. Louis...

DER LUTHERANER, St. Louis, Missouri, December 1, 1864  In the mid-nineteenth century a flood of immigrants from Europe poured into the United States, the Germans being the largest ethnic group at the time. Like many immigrants, the Germans wanted to preserve their native language and newspapers. In 1844 a Lutheran named Carl Ferdinand Wilhelm Walther began publishing "Der Lutheraner... See More  

Large & ornate masthead from the Civil War era...

NEW HAMPSHIRE JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE, Manchester, July 30, 1862 



* Great masthead engraving 



The title reflects the theme of this issue, being primarily a farming-related newspaper with agricultural concerns taking much of the front page and some inside space as well. However Civil War reporting is found on pages 2 & 3 with a review of the week's battle events and military... See More  

The first game of the season... Civil War reports...

WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, April 5, 1862



* Civil War era baseball reporting



Basically a sports-themed newspaper.  The front page has a nice print of: "W. F. Melbourne, First Lieutenant, 15th Infantry, U.S.A." Inside has over a full column taken up with reports from the war under the heading: "Spirit of the Week".

Another page has half a column headed... See More  

Baseball on the ice...

WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Feb. 16, 1861 



* Baseball ice game ?



Basically a sports-themed newspaper.  Page 5 has reports under the heading: "Base Ball "Base Ball on the Ice--Atlantic vs. Charter Oak". A curious account of a game played on a frozen pond.

Reports on many other sports as well.

Complete in 16 pages, decorative masthead, various wear &am... See More  

Large & ornate masthead from the Civil War...

NEW HAMPSHIRE JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE, Manchester, 1861  The title reflects the theme of this issue, being primarily a farming-related newspaper with agricultural concerns taking much of the front page and some inside space as well. However Civil War reporting is found on page two with a review of the week's battle events and military concerns. Of added significance is the large and very d... See More  

Early Horatio Alger story...

GLEASON'S PICTORIAL LINE-OF-BATTLESHIP (very early), Boston, Sept. 3, 1859  This was perhaps America's first successful illustrated newspaper, existing from 1851 thru 1859. It set the format for other more successful titles to emulate, most notably Frank Leslie's Illustrated (1855) and Harper's Weekly (1857). All were modeled after the British title 'London Illustrated New... See More  

Very decorative masthead... Pilgrim Hall & Monument to the Forefathers...

GLEASON'S PICTORIAL LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, Aug. 6, 1859  This title has one of the more beautiful & ornate mastheads of the 19th century, plus each page is bordered with an anchor & chain devise.

The front includes a print of: "The Pilgrim Hall, Plymouth, Mass." with text as well, the oldest public museum in the United States in continuous operation.

The back pag... See More  

Decorative masthead, print of Fort Hamilton, New York...

GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE OF THE BATTLE SHIP, Boston, July 30, 1859  This title has one of the largest & most decorative mastheads of the 19th century with a decorative border around all pages.

The front page has a print of : "General Forey...Receiving the Congratulations of His Troops After the Battle" of Montebello. Also a print of: "the Late Hon. Rufus Choate".

Ot... See More  

Decorative masthead, and decorative front page naval print...

GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE OF THE BATTLE SHIP, Boston, July 16, 1859 



* Rare title w/ great masthead



This title has one of the largest & most decorative mastheads of the 19th century with a decorative border around all pages.

The front page has a wonderful naval print captioned: "The War In Italy--Capture of Austrian Merchantmen by the Boats of the French Squadron".

Other... See More  

Large and decorative masthead...

GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, July 2, 1859  The front page has print of: "Marshal Randon, the New French Minister of War" as well as a print showing: "French & Sardinian Soldiers Singing Martial Songs Through the Streets of Turin".

A large print inside shows: "Costumes of the Austrian Army".

Eight pages, ornate masthead features a large ... See More  

Decorative masthead with a front page Christmas print...

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  

Westward expansion... Decorative masthead...

OLIVE BRANCH, Boston, 1850-1856  A lot of four issues in mixed condition, all with a great masthead and with at least some westward-expansion themed reporting and/or advertising.  One of the more decorative mastheads  of the era. 

Four pages, some fold wear, edge tears, etc.  All issues are complete and are offered at a significant discount over their single issue pr... See More  

Westward expansion... Decorative masthead...

OLIVE BRANCH, Boston, 1854 and 1856  A lot of four issues in mixed condition, all with a great masthead and with at least some westward-expansion themed reporting and/or advertising.  One of the more decorative mastheads  of the era. 

Four pages, some fold wear, edge tears, etc.  All issues are complete and are offered at a significant discount over their single issu... See More  

Short story by Charles Dickens... News from the California gold fields...

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.

Uncommon Odd Fellows' title...

THE WEEKLY SYMBOL & ODD FELLOWS' MAGAZINE, Boston, Massachusetts, Sept. 16, 1848 



* Uncommon title

* Decorative masthead

* Oddfellows society



Actually a newspaper & of quite large size with a decorative masthead. Four pages, various wear at the folds & margins with a small hole at a fold juncture, some edge tears.

Scottish immigrant newspaper...

THE SCOTTISH JOURNAL, New York, Jan. 23, 1841



* Rare title for Scotland immigrants



Obviously a paper which has a focus on the Scottish heritage of Americans in the New York City area, but other content as well. A deep & decorative masthead (see photo) makes this issue displayable.

Eight pages, 10 1/2 by 15 inches, some rubbing along the central fold, generally nice.... See More