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  • The Virginia City Great Fire...
    Item #717311

    NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Oct. 28, 1875  The front page has 1 1/2 columns taken up with considerable detail on what is known as the Virginia Great Fire of 1875, a quite notable event in the history of Virginia City.
     

    Considered one of Nevada’s fastest growing cities in its day, Virginia City quickly became a pile of rubble after the October 26 fire... Read full description  

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  • Rutherford B. Hayes...
    Item #173978
    HARPER'S WEEKLY, Oct. 30, 1875 Full ftpg. Nast political cartoon includes U.S. Grant, plus another fullpg. Nast cartoon inside. Illus. of; 'Rutherford B. Hayes, Gov. Elect of Ohio'. Most of the dblpgctrfld: 'The French Seaside--Bathing at Trouville'. Nice fullpg: 'The Sugar Harvest in Louisiana'  "Sketches of Life in... Read full description  
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  • 1875 Edwin Booth...
    Item #612401
    THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 31, 1875

    * Actor Edwin Booth
    * Othello & Richelieu


    Page 11 has an advertisement for the Fifth Avenue Theatre title: "EDWIN BOOTH" in bold lettering for his performances in "Richelieu" and "Othello" (see) This ad measures 1 3/4 x 2 1/2 inches.
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  • The "Intelligent Voter"...
    Item #700303
    THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, November 2, 1875  The entire front page is a graphic illustration: "THE GRAPHIC'S ADVICE TO THE INTELLIGENT VOTER." While dripping with sarcasm, the cartoon clearly expressed the early frustration regarding the potential impact of an uninformed electorate.
    Other prints within: "Our Soldiers, Past And... Read full description  
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  • The making of steel - 1875... An early diving bell...
    Item #674678
    SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, November 6, 1875  An inside page is comprised of two large illustrations related to the making of steel. Quite displayable.
    Also present is the front page illustration of the: "TAYLOR & CO'S STEAM CRANE" and inside illustrations and content related to: "The Psycho... Read full description  
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  • Republican elephant... Moody and Sankey...
    Item #173980
    HARPER'S WEEKLY, Nov. 6, 1875 Full ftpg. Nast: 'It Sounds Well!--Prologue Before the Farce' on the Democratic platform. Fullpg. by Nast includes a great print of the Republican elephant. Dblpgctrfld: 'The Revivalists in Brooklyn--Opening Service of Messrs. Moody & Sankey'. Halfpg: 'Exodus from the Black Hills'... Read full description  
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  • SS Pacific sinking disaster...
    Item #601107
    THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, November 9, 1875

    * SS Pacific sinking disaster
    * Kansas earthquake


    This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
    The front page has one column headings: "Loss Of The Pacific" "Fearful Marine Disaster" "More Than a Hundred Lives Supposed... Read full description  
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  • SS Pacific sinking disaster
    Item #608851
    ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, November 9, 1875

    * SS Pacific sinking disaster

    This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. The front page has an article headed: "FOUNDERED" "The Steamship Pacific Goes to the Bottom" "A Partial List of the Persons Lost" and more. See images... Read full description  
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  • Steamer City of Waco sinking...
    Item #604418
    THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, November 10, 1875

    * City of Waco disaster
    * Galveston, Texas


    This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
    The front page has one column headings: "LOST IN THE GULF" "Unsuccessful Search for the Victims of the Waco Disaster" "Slight... Read full description  
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  • Early wrestling...
    Item #608853
    ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, November 12, 1875

    * Early Wrestling
    * Andre Christol
    * William Miller


    This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. Page 2 has an article headed: "Two Mighty Wrestlers" "The Wonderful Illustration of the Greco-Roman Science of Wrestling..."
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  • Yacht racing... Distributing Rations...
    Item #173982
    HARPER'S WEEKLY, Nov. 13, 1875 Full ftpg. Nast political cartoon: "The Elective System: or Master & Slave". Fullpg: "The Ocean Yacht Race" & fullpg: "The Revivalists in Brooklyn". Halfpg: "An Indian Agency--Distributing Rations"
    Complete in sixteen pages.
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  • A newspaper for spiritualists and occultists...
    Item #709880
    RELIGIO PHILOSOPHICAL JOURNAL, Chicago, Nov. 13, 1875  

    * Spiritualism - Mediums

    A quite uncommon title which, as noted in the decorative masthead, is "Devoted To Spiritual Philosophy". This interesting newspaper was begun in 1865 by an association of dozens of the leading spiritualists of the day.  Its masthead is a graphic... Read full description  
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  • Moody and Sankey and the religious awakening...
    Item #722823
    THE BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Nov. 17, 1875  

    * Ira D. Sankey & Dwight Lyman Moody
    * Evangelist - Evangelism - sermons


    Page 2 has a small one column headng: "Moody And Sankey"
    (see images) This is on  Dwight L. Moody, a notable American evangelist, and Ira D. Sankey, an American gospel singer and composer,... Read full description  
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  • Women's suffrage in 1875...
    Item #699954
    NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Nov. 18, 1875  

    * Women's suffrage meeting

    Page 5 has: "The Ballot For Women" "American Woman Suffrage Association" "Opening of the 7th Annual Meeting--Addresses by Bishop Haven, Charles Bradlaugh, Mrs. Lucy Stone, and Others".
    Eight pages, nice condition.
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  • Nast: "Go West, young man..."
    Item #173984
    HARPER'S WEEKLY, November 20, 1875. Front full pg. Nast illus. entitled "Go West, Young Man." Inside is a full pg. Nast illus. of "Tammany Down Again - The 'Reform' Trap Smashed." Four 1/4 pg. portraits of "The Hon. John Bigelow," "Stephen D. Van Schaick," "Frederick A. Schroeder," and "Henry... Read full description  
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  • Moody and Sankey and the religious awakening...
    Item #717313

    NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Nov. 22, 1875  Page 2 has two columns taken up with: "MOODY AND SANKEY" "A Wonderful Beginning in the New Field".
    This is on  Dwight L. Moody, a notable American evangelist, and Ira D. Sankey, an American gospel singer and composer, known for his long association with Dwight L. Moody in a series of religious... Read full description  

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  • The death of Willam B. Astor, Sr...   Rev. Moody...
    Item #699949
    NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Nov. 25, 1875  Page 5 has two columns taken up with: "WILLIAM B. ASTOR" "His Death Yesterday".
    William Astor was an American business magnate who inherited most of his father John Jacob Astor's fortune. He worked as a partner in his father's successful export business. His massive investment... Read full description  
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  • Early billiards championship in 1875...
    Item #678663
    ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, November 26, 1875

    * Early billiards - pool championship
    * Cyrille Dion vs. Maurice Daly


    This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. Page 2 has an article headed: "The Billiard Championship" with subhead. (see)
    Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.
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  • A newspaper for spiritualists and occultists...
    Item #716131
    RELIGIO PHILOSOPHICAL JOURNAL, Chicago, Nov. 27, 1875  A quite uncommon title which, as noted in the decorative masthead, is "Devoted To Spiritual Philosophy". This interesting newspaper was begun in 1865 by an association of dozens of the leading spiritualists of the day.  Its masthead is a graphic depiction of the... Read full description  

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  • White River Falls, Columbia River...
    Item #554226
    DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, November 29, 1875 

    * White River Falls in Washington Territory print 

    The back page has a 12 1/2 by 9 1/2 inch illustration: "A View Of The White River Falls, Columbia River, Washington Territory."

    Other prints and text throughout.

    Slight crease in the upper left corner of the illustration, small... Read full description  
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  • Mark Twain at Niagara Falls...
    Item #608858
    ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, December 4, 1875

    * Mark Twain
    * Niagara Falls


    This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. The back page has an article headed: "MARK TWAIN AT NIAGARA" Text takes up over a full column.
    Complete in 12 pages, minor spine wear, very nice condition.
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  • Nast political cartoons...
    Item #173988
    HARPER'S WEEKLY, December 4, 1875. Front full pg. Nast illus. of "Thanksgiving Finance." Inside is a small portrait of "Joseph Guibord." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The Cemetery Where Joseph Guibord was Buried." 1/2 pg. illus. of "Thanksgiving Time - Driving Home the Turkeys." 2/3 of a dblpgctrfld. of "Bravo Torro - A... Read full description  

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  • "Boss" Tweed escapes from jail...
    Item #699946
    NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 6, 1875  The front page has a full column, page 2 has two columns, and page 5 has 1 1/2 columns taken up with considerable detail on the recent escape of "Boss" Tweed from jail.
    He escaped jail on December 4 and fled to Spain, where he was eventually found and returned to the States and to jail. Great to have this... Read full description  
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  • 1875 William 'Boss Tweed' escapes jail...
    Item #594389
    THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 6, 1875 

    * William M. Tweed 
    * Boss of Tammany Hall
     

    The front page has one column headings: "TWEED'S ESCAPE", "Nothing Heard Of The Fugitive"  and more. Coverage on the jail escape of William M. 'Boss' Tweed.

    Other news and day. Complete in 8 pages, minor spine... Read full description  
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  • William M. "Boss" Tweed escapes...
    Item #601115
    THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, December 6, 1875

    * William Magear Tweed
    * Boss of Tammany Hall

    This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
    The front page has one column headings: "An Empty Nest" "Tweed Escapes From Jail" "The Busy and Bewildered Officers can Find no... Read full description  
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  •  - William M. 'Boss" Tweed 1875.....

    Item #215621
    DAILY GRAPHIC, N.Y., Dec. 8, 1875.

    * Escape of Boss Tweed
    * Tammany Hall Ringleader

    Full page inside six illustrations: The Escape Of William M. Tweed From Warden Dunham Last Saturday. Other prints with text throughout. Good shape.
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  • Molly Maguires murders in Pennsylvania....
    Item #599146
    THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, December 11, 1875

    * Molly Maguires
    * Pennsylvania Murders


    An uncommon title from the South during the post Civil War reconstruction era. Contains news of the day with many interesting advertisements.
    The front page has one column headings that include: "Murder by Molly Maguires"... Read full description  
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  • Edgar Allen Poe... Cleopatra's Needle...
    Item #173990
    HARPER'S WEEKLY, December 11, 1875. Front full pg. Nast illus. of "Ay, There's a Rub." Inside are two large illus. pertaining to "Moody and Sankey in Philadelphia" including "...Outside the Building" and "...The Opening Service." 1/4 pg. illus. of "Edgar Allen Poe." 1/4 pg. illus. of... Read full description  

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  • Race riot in Rolling Fork, Mississippi....
    Item #599147
    THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, December 12, 1875

    * Rolling Fork, Mississippi
    * Race riot - Negroes


    An uncommon title from the South during the post Civil War reconstruction era. Contains news of the day with many interesting advertisements.
    The front page has one column headings that include: "MISSISSIPPI" "Riot... Read full description  
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  • Rolling Fork, Mississippi riot...
    Item #608861
    ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, December 12, 1875

    * Rolling Fork MS Mississippi
    * Negro massacre - riot


    This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. Page 4 has an article headed: "SATAN SMILED" "Notorious Negroes Precipitate the Rolling Fork Riot" "The Rolling Fork Riot"... Read full description  
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  • Henry Wilson...
    Item #173992
    HARPER'S WEEKLY, December 18, 1875. Full front full pg. Nast illus. titled: "Post Haste--Let This Be the Fastest (Male) Mail on Record." Inside are two 1/2 pg. illus. pertaining to "Obsequies of Henry Wilson" including "...The Procession Passing St. Paul's Church, New York" and "...The Remains Lying in State in Doric Hall,... Read full description  

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  • From Watseka, Illinois...
    Item #608449
    IROQUOIS TIMES, Watseka, Illinois, Dec. 23, 1875 

    * Rare title for the Midwest

    Uncommon title from a rather small town in Eastern Illinois. Various news & illustrated ads of the day, 8 pages, never bound nor trimmed so it folds out to one large sheet, a piece clipped from an inside leaf (see), otherwise quite nice.
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  • 1875 Central Virginia earthquake....
    Item #599149
    THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, December 24, 1875 

    * 3 Negroes executed for murder 
    * New York hangings
     

    An uncommon title from the South during the post Civil War reconstruction era. Contains news of the day with many interesting advertisements.
    The front page has one column headings that include: ... Read full description  
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  • Selling Christmas greens in Richmond, Virginia...   Thomas Nast prints...
    Item #173994
    HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 25, 1875  Front full pg. illus. of" "Selling Christmas Greens - A Scene in Richmond, Virginia." Inside is a full pg. Thomas Nast illus: "J. G. B. Jun., In His Property Room." Two one-quarter pg. portraits of: "The Hon. Michael C. Kerr" and... Read full description  

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  • From Reno, Nevada...
    Item #209242
    WEEKLY NEVADA STATE JOURNAL, Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, 1876.  This 4 page newspaper features news on the front page as well as pages 2 & 3 but with  ads as well. Now a gambling mecca not far from Lake Tahoe, during the 1870's it was a mining town. This issue was never bound nor trimmed and is in nice condition with some minor margin wear or... Read full description  
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  • Made famous by Mark Twain... - From the town of the Comstock Lode...

    Made famous by Mark Twain...

    Item #209256
    DAILY TERRITORIAL ENTERPRISE, Virginia (City), Nevada, 1876  Virginia City is one of America's largest historic landmarks. Some say Virginia City's rich gold and silver mines financed the Civil War. Now rich in history, Virginia City and the Comstock Lode still maintain the flavor of the hifalutin mining days, when Mark Twain roamed the... Read full description  
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  • By the Shaker Community...
    Item #673737
    THE SHAKER, Shakers, New York, and Shaker Village, New Hampshire, January, 1876  

    * Uncommon publication

    A monthly publication "Published By The United Societies" for those in the Shaker community, quite famous today for the style of furniture they produced.
    Much religious content including: "Everyday Religion" "Science... Read full description  
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  • Early San Francisco...
    Item #130198
    DAILY MORNING CALL, San Francisco, California, 1876  Complete in 4 pages, irregular at the spine and minor edge tears, but in overall good condition due to the use of rag paper. Measures approximately 28 by 21 inches.

    Note: All issues have been folded at the mid-fold (typical). A 24x18 folder accommodates the issue folded in this manner.


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  • A town created to serve the gold miners...
    Item #130237
    WEEKLY SUTTER BANNER, Yuba City, California, 1876  The Mexican government granted land in Northern California to John Sutter, including a parcel upon which Yuba City is located, the same John Sutter upon whose land gold was subsequently discovered in 1848. He sold part of this tract to some enterprising men who wished to establish a town... Read full description  
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    Item #130292
    OREGON STATE JOURNAL, Eugene City, 1876  An uncommon title from this historic town. Complete in four pages, good condition.
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  • Salt Lake City, Utah...
    Item #130306
    SALT LAKE DAILY TRIBUNE, Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, 1876 A rare issue from early Utah.
    The photo is representative of the issue, you will receive a randomly dated issue from within the year.
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  • From Rockville, Indiana...
    Item #150700
    INDIANA PATRIOT, Rockville, Indiana and dated 1876  This newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and srag when making newsprint at that time.
    This issue contains various news of the day and interesting advertisements, showing what life was like during the Centennial year.
    \The photo shows an example of the look of the paper you will... Read full description  
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  • Historic newspaper item #152973
    Item #152973
    CHIMNEY CORNER, New York, 1876  "Frank Leslie's" illustrations throughout. See the photo below for an example of this title from our archives containing basically literary content. This is a nice issue to have from this location and period in history. Note that the... Read full description  
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  • By the Shaker Community...
    Item #705533
    THE SHAKER, Shakers, New York, and Shaker Village, New Hampshire, February, 1876  

    * Uncommon publication

    A monthly publication "Published By The United Societies" for those in the Shaker community, quite famous today for the style of furniture they produced.
    Much religious content as might be expected.
    Eight pages, 9 1/4 by 12 1/2... Read full description  
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  • Alaska gold hunting... Wingo, Kentucky tornado...
    Item #611648
    ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, January 3, 1876

    * Early Alaska gold rush
    * Wingo, Kentucky tornado disaster


    This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. The front page has an article headed: "Sketches In Alaska" "Gold-Seeking in the Regions of Perpetual Snow" "A Russian... Read full description  
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  • Mardi Gras at Memphis....
    Item #603200
    CLEVELAND DAILY HERALD, Cleveland, Ohio, January 8, 1876

    * Early Mardi Gras report
    * Memphis, Tennessee


    This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
    The front page has one column headings: "Mardi Gras" "The Festivities at Memphis--Proclamation of the King of the Carnival". See image... Read full description  
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  • Friars Point Negroes lynchings....
    Item #603201
    CLEVELAND DAILY HERALD, Cleveland, Ohio, January 8, 1876

    * Friars Point MS Mississippi
    * Negroes - lynchings - shootings


    This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
    The front page has a one column heading: "Judge Lynch Holds Court at Friar's Point" See image for text here.
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  • 1876 Brooklyn Bridge under construction....
    Item #670806
    SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 8, 1876  The front page includes a print of: "The New York Anchorage of the East River Bridge" plus two smaller prints as well. This was the Brooklyn Bridge. There is a related article as well. The balance of the issue has various illustration and articles on the latest inventions of the... Read full description  
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  • Thomas Nast prints...
    Item #173998
    HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 8, 1876  The front full page Thomas Nast illustration of "Calling On Miss Columbia - New Year's Day, 1876." Inside is a full page illustration of "The Centennial Banquet in Horticultural Hall, Philadelphia, December 18, 1875." Full page Nast illustration of "In My Mind's Eye." Full... Read full description  

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  • Bear hunt in the Rocky Mountains...
    Item #174000
    HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 15, 1876  Full front page Thomas Nast political cartoon 'Madness (Yet There's Method In It)', plus another full page inside 'The (D. D.) Field of Gold, or The Lion's Legal (?) Share.' A half page: 'A Bear Hunt in the Rocky Mountains.'  Most of the doublepage centerfold:... Read full description  

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