Historic Newspapers: Issues for under $50
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Item #699526LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, from New York, dated Oct. 5, 1867
* Antietam National Cemetery dedication
* Sharpsburg, Maryland union soldiers
The front page features a large illustration "The Remains Of Maximillian In The House Of Senor Don Munos Ledo At Queretaro, Mexico, Awaiting Removal To Europe". Inside the issue is a nice fullpage... Read full description -
Item #173134HARPER'S WEEKLY, Oct. 5, 1867 One-third pg: 'Village of Santee Indians Near Ft. Thompson, Minn.' & of a meeting between Indian chiefs from Dakota & peace commissioners. Dblpgctrfld: 'Dedication ceremonies at the National Cemetery of Antietam'. 1/3pg: 'Queen's Co. Fair Grounds near Hempstead, Long Island.
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Item #551141BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, October 9, 1867
* From the Indian Wars era
* 19th century Bethlehem, Pennsylvania original
This 4 page newspaper has news of the day. Several interesting advertisements tell the way life was back then.
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Item #173136HARPER'S WEEKLY, Oct. 12, 1867 Full ftpg: 'The Circuit Preacher', which shows him on horseback in a rainstorm. Halfpg: 'The Terrace at Central Park, Views from the Lake' & 'The Animals at Central Park'. Fullpg: 'Scene in the Grand Plaza of the City of Mexico' & 'The Mt. Cenis Railroad: Along the Route of the Alps'
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Item #173138HARPER'S WEEKLY Oct. 19, 1867 Front 1/3 illus. of "Joseph Garibaldi, the Italian Patriot." Also, there is a one-third page illustration of a: "Model of the Pneumatic Railway on Exhibition at the American Institute, New York." This is a much earlier version of what Elon Musk invisions with his "Hyperloop" concept, a revolutionary... Read full description -
Item #675647NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Oct. 23, 1867 The front page has: "The Indians" which reports from the Plains & at Fort Larned. Included as well is a letter from Fort Sumner, New Mexico concerning the Indian situation mentioning the Navajos, Apaches, and Utahs.
Page 6 has: "The Pacific Railroad" "Railroad Contractors Compelled to Carry... Read full description -
Item #566088THE WEST BRANCH BULLETIN, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, October 26, 1867
* Post Civil War original
This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements shortly after the Civil War.
This issue measures 28 x 21 inches. This issue has some tapes mends (see), and small margin tears, otherwise good. -
Item #630992THE BUSINESS MONITOR, A JOURNAL OF COMMERCIAL EDUCATION, Manchester, New Hampshire, November, 1867
* Bryant & Stratton Manchester Business College
Self described as "Representing The Bryant & Stratton Manchester Business College", with a nice full-column ad for the college on the backpage. Nice graphic ads for Fisk's Bookstore and... Read full description -
Item #173142HARPER'S WEEKLY, Nov. 2, 1867 Nice 1/3 pg. illus. of 'The Overland Pony Express', plus a small illus. of a Pony Express Station in Nebraska, and some illus. of Ute & Snake Indians. An article as well on the Pony Express of recent years. Dblpgctrfld: 'Indiana State Fair at Terre Haute'
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Item #567955HARPER'S WEEKLY, November 9, 1867 (print only) This is a single leaf full page print taken from this issue entitled "Scene on a Mississippi River Steamer - 'The Parting Song'" by A. R. Waud. This is a genuine leaf from the issue--not a reprint measuring approximately 10.25 x 15.5 inches and is in good condition. -
Item #654087SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, November 9, 1867 The front cover of this issue is "The Turkish Mosque in the Paris Exposition" an accompanying article inside. Within the issue is: "Althouse's Combined Scissors and Buttonhole Cutter"; "Adamson's Skating Device"; "Swinnerton's Horse Hay Rake and Gatherer"; and additional illustrations, articles and advertisements.
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Item #173144HARPER'S WEEKLY, Nov. 9, 1867 Full ftpg: 'The District School Teacher'. Halfpg: 'Laying the Corner Stone of the New City Hall at Baltimore' 1/4 pg: 'Lehigh University, South Bethlehem, Penna. Nice fullpg: 'Scene of a Mississippi River Steamer' shows many Blacks. Displayable! Fullpg: 'Delta of the Mississippi'
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Item #688819DAILY 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... Read full description -
Item #669274SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Nov. 23, 1867 A wealth of interesting articles and illustrations on the latest in scientific improvements of the year.
Among those shown are: "Lenhart's Spring Fish Hook" "Bowlus' Lay-Down Fence" "Woodside's Patent Folding Bedstead" and more.
Sixteen pages, very nice condition.
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Item #689132FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Nov. 23, 1867 Inside has a full page print: "Cranberry Bogs Near Tom's River, New Jersey" showing women picking cranberries. There is a related article.
Three prints of: "The Union Pacific Railway" and a full page with 7 prints: "Scenes and Incidents of the Great Indian Council, at Medicine Lodge Creek,... Read full description -
Item #577249SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, November 30, 1867. This issue contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following prints: BAND SAW - CAM ENGINE - STORAGE TRUNK - SAW TEETH - BOILER REGULATOR & Much More. These illustrations also have text that goes along with them. Very interesting advertisements as well, back in the day when many of the... Read full description -
Item #561096THE NEW YORK TIMES, from New York, dated December 4, 1867. The front page of the issue contains the report of The Charter Election which also includes the extensive reporting of the Wards and recapitulation, etc.
Page 4 contains a report on The President's Message, which was published at length in the previous days' publication. This also... Read full description -
Item #648236NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Dec. 4, 1867
* Andrew Johnson State of the Union Address
* Post civil war reconstruction era
Almost the entire front page is taken up with the text of President Johnson's annual state-of-the-union address headed: "THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE", signed at its conclusion: Andrew Johnson. A nice review of the... Read full description -
Item #552167BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Pennsylvania, December 6, 1867
* Early Sitka Alaska settlement
* From the Indian Wars era
* 19th century Bethlehem, Pennsylvania original
This 4 page newspaper has news of the day. Several interesting advertisements tell the way life was back then.
A page 2 report says: "At Sitka the land... Read full description -
Item #551774BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Pennsylvania, December 9, 1867
* From the Indian Wars era
* 19th century Bethlehem, Pennsylvania original
This 4 page newspaper has news of the day. Several interesting advertisements tell the way life was back then.
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Item #571110BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Pennsylvania, December 12, 1867
* From the Indian Wars era
* 19th century Bethlehem, Pennsylvania original
This issue has many small reports on local news and political news. There is an article on the "Union Pacific Railroad." The rest of the issue consists of ads of all kinds. (see photos) There are several interesting... Read full description -
Item #200390SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, December 14, 1867 This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: COTTON SEED PLANTER - RAILROAD SWITCH - EDUCATIONAL APPARATUS - BUCKET WHEEL & Much More. These illustrations also have text that goes along with them. Very interesting advertisements as well, back in the day when many of the normal things we use today were just being invented. -
Item #173154HARPER'S WEEKLY, Dec. 14, 1867 Ftpg: 'The Long Sermon' shows a mother & two children asleep at church. 'The Coal Miner At Work' & 'The Coal Depot at Rondout, N.Y.' Half of dblpgctrfld: 'View of St. Thomas, West Indies, Lately Purchased by the U.S.' 2/5 pg: 'Shooting Buffalo from the Trains of the Kansas Pacific Railroad' halfpg: 'Farewell To Dickens' 'Plymouth Rock as it Now Appears'
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Item #152968WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL, Madison, 1868. "The official State Paper." See the photo below for an example of this title from our archives, containing various news & ads of the day both locally and nationally. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown. Nice Condition. Four pages, approximately 23"x17". -
Item #152980THE ERIE GAZETTE, Pennsylvania, 1868 See the photo below for an example of this title from our archives. Contains various news of the day both nationally & locally, plus a wealth of ad as well. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this specific date -
Item #153017THE TOMAHAWK, "Saturday Journal of Satire", London, England, 1868. Info on the "NCSE" website notes: "This title first appeared 11 May 1867, being a weekly paper by Arthur W. aBeckett, and lasting only through 1870. The title ‘Tomahawk’ was borrowed from William Makepeace Thackeray, the novelist, satirist, illustrator and editor whose spirit so influenced the... Read full description -
Item #153133WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL, Madison, Wisconsin, 1868. A fine issue with various news of the day & a wealth of ads. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown. Measures approximately 23x17 inches and contains 4 pages. Nice condition. -
Item #153237THE CHARLESTON DAILY NEWS, South Carolina, 1868 See the photo for an example of this title from our archives, containing various news of the day both local & national, plus a wealth of period ads as well.
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. Four pages, 17 by 22 inches, small marginal tears, generally nice. -
Item #173160HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 4, 1868 Front 1/3 page illustration of "The Sisters of Mercy", which is of a Man in Prison. Inside is a full page illustration of "Funeral of Chief Engineer Lyle of Philadelphia." 1/4 page illustration of "Tenement House Fire in Second Avenue, N.Y." 1/2 page illustration of "Railroad Disaster Near... Read full description -
Item #220913HARPER'S WEEKLY dated January 11, 1868 (print only)
This is a single-page framed print. The print contains an engraving of "The Barn-Yard" .
The print size is approximately 9.75 x 14.75 inches and the overall matted size approximately is 14.75 x 19.75 inches. The matting color is a medium shade of green/grey color. -
Item #221651HARPER'S WEEKLY dated January 11, 1868 (print only)
This is a single-page framed print. This is a full page engraving of "The Barn-Yard".
The print size is approximately 9.75 x 14.75 inches and the overall matted size approximately is 14.75 x 19.75 inches. The matting color is a medium shade of green/grey color. -
Item #173164HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 18, 1868 The front page features a 2/3 page illustration of "Ruins of the Wall of Clerkenwell Prison, London, Immediately After the Explosion" (which was in regards to Michael Barrett's efforts to free Richard O'Sullivan-Burke). Inside are two 1/2 page illustrations pertaining to "First and Second Floors - A Study... Read full description -
Item #560821LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, from New York, dated January 25, 1868 The front page contains a large illustration "Testimonial to Mr. Ned O'Baldwin, The Irish Giant and Prize Fighter, At The Casino, E. Houston St., N.Y." A fullpage inside has a view of: "The Town & Harbor Of St. Thomas, West Indies", plus a 5 by 9 1/4 inch "Map of St.... Read full description -
Item #573311SACRAMENTO DAILY UNION, Sacramento, California, January 29, 1868
* Wild Old West
* Rare title
This 8 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to 1900, here is an opportunity to get a issue from the old West back when cowboys,... Read full description -
Item #173168HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 1, 1868 The front page features a 1/2 page illustration 'A Local Item.' A full page illustration 'The British Ship 'Galatea' in a Cyclone in the Indian Ocean.' Great doublepage centerfold: 'Chief Justice & Associate Justices of the Supreme Court' is displayable, showing Chief Justice Salmon P. Chase... Read full description -
Item #173170HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 8, 1868 The front cover illustration is entitled "Please Give Me a Penny, Sir!" and also has a commentary on the inside page in regards to the New York charities of the times. A full page "Art Schools of New York" shows 5 scenes. Great full page "Overland Mailcoach Crossing the Rocky... Read full description -
Item #575630THE CINCINNATI COMMERCIAL, Ohio, February 14, 1868
* Alabama Negroes
* Post Civil War
The front page has one column headings that include: "CONGRESS" "Remonstrance From Alabama Whites Against Negro Rule" "Protection of American Citizens Abroad" and more.
Other news of the day throughout with many ads. Little foxing, uncut & unbound, generally nice. 8 pages. -
Item #173172HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 15, 1868 Dramatic front page: 'The Great Fire in Chicago' shows firemen fighting a well-engulfed building. Half page illustrations 'An Avalanche in an Alpine Pass' and 'Relieving the Poor at No. 1 Bond Street, New York'. A full page: 'Broadway, February, 1868' is a street scene. 'Buffalo Attacked by... Read full description -
Item #557668SACRAMENTO DAILY UNION, Sacramento, California, February 24, 1868
* Old West original from California
* Uncommon Title
This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements.
With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to 1900, here is an opportunity to get a issue from the old West back when... Read full description -
Item #206641UNION DEMOCRAT, Manchester, N.H., Feb. 25, 1868 Front page has: "Condition Of The South" "Letter From Gov. Perry of South Carolina" "Terrible Paralyzation Of The People" "How The South Costs the Country a Hundred Millions, instead of Adding a Hundred Millions to its Resources". Archival mend to a tear in unrelated content affecting each leaf, bit of lite fold foxing. -
Item #664463THE NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 26, 1868
* President Andrew Johnson
* Reconstruction era impeachment trial
Page 3 has proceedings on President Andrew Johnson's impeachment trial, with first column heads: "WASHINGTON" "Subsidence Of The Excitement" "Preliminary Preparations for the Trial of the President" and more.
Eight... Read full description -
Item #647960SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, February 29, 1868 The front page has "The New Suspension Bridge over the Cumberland, at Nashville, Tenn." with an accompanying article. Also on the front cover and continuing inside is "Editorial Correspondence" which is a detailed article on the Leaning Tower of Pisa. No illustrations are included. Inside the issue... Read full description -
Item #173176HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 29, 1868 The front page features a 3/4 page illustration '"Don't Go Yet!'' Dramatic fullpage 'Scene In the Hospital For Incurables on Blackwell's Island.' Beautiful print: 'The New Suspension Bridge Over the Ohio River At Cincinnati'. A 1/4 page illustration 'Stuart's portrait of George Washington'... Read full description -
Item #690111NEW YORK TIMES, March 3, 1868
* President Andrew Johnson
* Reconstruction era impeachment trial
The entire front page & much of the back page are taken up with proceedings on President Andrew Johnson's impeachment trial, with first column heads: "IMPEACHMENT" "Rules for the Trial of the President Adopted in the Senate"... Read full description -
Item #173180HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 7, 1868 (a printing typo shows date as the 4th) Full front page illustration of "The Reporters' Gallery of the House of Representatives, Washington D.C." Inside is a 1/4 page illustration of "Adjutant General Lorenzo Thomas, U.S.A." 1/4 page illustration of "The Lost Arm" with accompanying poem. 1/2 page illustration... Read full description -
Item #691367NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, March 17, 1868
* President Andrew Johnson
* Reconstruction era impeachment trial
The front page begins with: "The Impeachment Trial" with many subheads including: "Dazzling Spectacle in the Senate Chamber--Decorum in the Galleries--Imposing Initial Ceremonies--Thaddeus Stevens on Manhood... Read full description -
Item #692690THE CHARLESTON DAILY NEWS, South Carolina, March 17, 1868
* President Andrew Johnson's impeachment trial
The front page has column heads: "The Impeachment Trial" "Last Friday's Proceedings" "Exciting Scenes in Washington" "Opening of the Court of Impeachment" "Appearance of the Senate Chamber--The President Requests to be Allowed Forty... Read full description -
Item #220007EVERY AFTERNOON, N.Y., March 18, 1868.
* Uncommon title
* Nice masthead
Has news items, topical reports, literary-related content, some ads. Masthead has an engraving of a setting sun and a log raft, and a quote by Shakespeare: My free drift halts not particular, but moves itself in a wide sea. A volume I issue (number 2) of this uncommon title. Tabloid-size, 8 pages in good condition. -
Item #219243EVERY AFTERNOON, March 19, 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), but mostly nice due to the use of rag paper. -
Item #219244EVERY 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), but mostly nice due to the use of rag paper.
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