Historic Newspapers: Issues for under $50

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Feb. 13, 1875  Full front pg. Nast illus. of "The Mysterious Influence of the New York Herald." Inside is a 2/3 pg. illus. of "Coasting on Boston Common." Two full pg. Nast illus. entitled "Peace Insecure-Afraid for Her Life" and "Peace Secure-Safe and Protected." Seven small illus. pertaining to "The Feejee... Read full description  

HARPER'S WEEKLY, Feb. 20, 1875 Ftpg: 'The Valentine' shows a Black boy drawing one. Very nice fullpg: 'Sketches In An Orange Grove' showing 7 vignettes showing the different aspects of the industry. Halfpg: 'Moonlight Coasting'. 2/3pg. Th. Nast print.
Complete in sixteen pages.

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, February 26, 1875

* Church of St. Andrew
* Roman Catholic - NYC
* Roof collapse disaster (1st report)

This 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has one column headings: "A CHURCH CRUSHED IN" "A Congregation Overwhelmed By A Falling Wall" "A Fearful Disaster In St.... Read full description  

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 27, 1875

* Chief Stone Calf
* Cheyenne Indians

The front page as small one column heading on 6th column: "Surrender Of Indian Tribe" and "Stone Calf And 1,600 Cheyennes With Their German Women Captives Surrender". See photo for brief text here.

This issue contains other news of the day throughout. Complete in... Read full description  

THE MILLERS JOURNAL, New York, February 28, 1875  This has a subtitle "Hydraulic Engineer" and features a very graphic and displayable masthead as it features a grindwheel, waterwheel, barrels, ships, grains, and windmill. The issue features articles, some with illustrations and numerous advertisements.

Complete in eight pages, uncut, with scattered lite foxing, never bound, in good condition.

CENTENNIAL AND JOURNAL OF THE EXPOSITION, Philadelphia, March, 1875  This was a short-lived newspaper that began in April, 1873, "...the first newspaper exclusively devoted to the great project of the celebration of the hundredth anniversary of the political life of our country...".
The front page features a large print of: "The... Read full description  

ST. LOUIS DAILY GLOBE, Missouri, March 7, 1875

* Georgetown, Colorado
* "Silver Queen of Colorado"

This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. Page 3 has an article headed: "COLORADO" A Batch of Correspondence, Descriptive and Otherwise" "Georgetown, its Mountains, Mines and Smelting Works" and more.... Read full description  

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 10, 1875

* Samuel Pierpont Langley
* Allegheny Observatory
* Solar heat lecture w/ illustrations

Page 2 has one column headings: "SOURCES OF SOLAR HEAT", "A Lecture By Prof. S. P. Langley", "Immense Amount Of The Heat Of The Sun". This contains very lengthy text and 7 related illustrations. Other news of the day. Complete in 12 pages, nice condition.

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 13, 1875. This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: EARLY TAXIDERMY - ANIMAL TRAP - SAFETY GOVERNOR - STEAM TRAP & 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.

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 15, 1875

* Black Hills gold discovery
* Harney Peak - South Dakota

This 12 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has small one column headings: "The Black Hills" "Return Of Four Of The Gold-Seekers With Specimens Of Gold And Silver..." See image for text.
Complete in nice condition.

THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, March 17, 1785  The full frontpage is of "His Eminence Cardinal John McCloskey - Proclaimed by the Consistory at Rome Last Monday". Within the issue is "The Lat M. Corot, French Painter", "The Trial of Rev. Henry Ward Beecher", "The New York Medico-Legal Society" and other news and advertisements.

Complete... Read full description  

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 20, 1875  Detailed full ftpg. illustrations and article (see photo) shows and describes the process of: PORCELAIN MANUFACTURING. There is also an article on The American Crane. In good condition.

ST. LOUIS DAILY GLOBE, Missouri, March 25, 1875

* John Mitchel death
* Irish nationalist activist

This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. Page 2 has an article headed: "John Mitchel" "A Sketch of His Life, and an Estimate of His Character"
Complete in 8 pages, minor irregularity along spine, very nice condition.

ST. LOUIS DAILY GLOBE, Missouri, March 26, 1875

* Henry Ward Beecher
* Elizabeth Tilton
* Adultery trial
* Victoria Woodhull

This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. The front page has an article headed: "THEODORE AND VICTORIA" "Tilton's Oft-Repeated Visits to the Woodhull Mansion" and more.
Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.

THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, March 27, 1875

* General Philip Sheridan letter
* Gold in the Black Hills

The front page has one column headings: "A MOUNTAIN OF GOLD" "The Black Hills Country" "What General Sheridan Knows About it" "Vision Of An El Doprado" "Another Voyage of Discovery" Letter takes up a full column and is signed in type: P.H. Sheridan
Other... Read full description  

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 27, 1875 Full front pg. Nast illus. of "Hammering Woke Them at Last." Inside is a full pg. Nast illus. of "A Moonshine Scene."
Doublepage centerfold of "The Inundation." Two 1/3 pg. portraits of "The Mikado of Japan" and "The Empress of Japan." Two 1/4 pg. portraits of "Cannon Liddon" and "Monsignor Capel." Also, a 2/3 pg. illus.... Read full description  

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 3, 1875  Front full pg. illus. of "Judith's Prayer-Before the Tent of Holofernes." Inside is a full pg. illus. entitled "Love in a Cottage." 2/3 pg. Nast illus. of "The Good (Pure White) Shepherd."
Doublepage centerfold Nast illus. entitled "The Same Ultramontane Cat All Over the World." 2/3 pg. illus. of "The State Barge of the... Read full description  

HARPER'S WEEKLY, April 10, 1875 Full front pg. Nast illus. of "Eternal Vigilance is the Price of Liberty." Thirty small illus. of "Recent Inventions." 1 1/2 pg. illus. of "Prince Bismarck in His Study." Two 2/3 pg. illus. pertaining to "The English University Boat Race" including "...Aquatics at Oxford" and "...Aquatics at Cambridge." 1/2 pg. illus. of... Read full description  

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, April 12, 1875

* Paul Boyton "Fearless Frogman"
* English Channel swim - rubber suit

This 12 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has one column headings: "Trip Across The English Channel" "Paul Boyton's Journey In His Life-Saving Dress...". See image for text.
Complete in nice condition.

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, April 17, 1875

* Charles Darwin
* Evolution

This 12 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.

Page 3 has one column headings: "DARWINISM IN GERMANY" "Truth And Error Mingled In The Doctrine" and more. This contains lengthy text, see photos for portion.

Complete in nice condition.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 17, 1875  Two front 1/4 pg. illus. pertaining to the story "The Fair Critic." Inside is a 1/2 pg. illus. of "Required to Live Under a New Order of Things."
Doublepage centerfold of "The Great Revival in England-A Service of Messrs. Moody and Sankey at the Agricultural Hall, Islington, London." 2/3 pg. illus.... Read full description  

ST. LOUIS DAILY GLOBE, Missouri, April 23, 1875

* Denison, Texas
* Grayson County

This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. Page 3 has an article headed: "Northern Texas" "Denison--Its History and Rapid Progress" "Business and Prospects of the City"
Complete in 8 pages, minor irregularity along spine, very nice condition.

EVANSVILLE DAILY JOURNAL, Indiana, April 27, 1875

* Washington Harrison Donaldson
* Balloonist - ballooning
* Atlantic Ocean flight ?

Page 3 has an article headed: "Donaldson The Daredevil" "How He Intends Crossing The Atlantic In His Balloon" See images for text here.
Complete in 8 pages, a little irregular along spine, nice condition.

ST. LOUIS DAILY GLOBE, Missouri, April 30, 1875

* Oshkosh, Wisconsin fire

This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. The front page has an article headed: "OSHKOSH" "Latest from the Ill-Fated Wisconsin Town" "Immense Destruction of Valuable Property" "Loss Estimated as High as Two Million Dollars"... Read full description  

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 1, 1875 One-third of the front page: 'Polar Bears on St. Matthew Island'. Fullpg Nast cartoon: 'The Republic in Danger'. Nice doublepage centerfold: 'On the way to Diggings-Halt in a rough pass of the Rocky Mountains' (mining).
Complete in sixteen pages.