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Item #602077THE TWO REPUBLICS, City of Mexico, March 23, 1878 An interesting and unusual newspaper printed almost entirely in English. The title would suggest it was printed in Mexico but for a primarily American readership. Some of the content relates to Mexican events as well. The back page is almost entirely taken up with ads.
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Item #681932THE SAN DIEGO UNION, March 23, 1878
* Chief Sitting Bull on the warpath ?
The bottom of the front page has a small one column heading: "The Indian Situation" with subhead. See image for brief text.
Four pages, a little archival mending at the margins, minor wear, generally good. Should be handled with care. -
Item #633687THE AMERICAN SOCIALIST, Oneida New York, March 28, 1878 An inside page features a small report on Jefferson Davis "Jefferson Davis lives in Memphis, Tenn. He is said to be very thin, and to look very old and broken... But did you ever think what a pair of skinny invalids that Confederacy had to preside over it?" This is a small size... Read full description -
Item #538152THE AMERICAN SOCIALIST, Oneida, New York April 4, 1878
* Thomas Edison's phonograph
* During development
This 8 page newspaper is in very nice condition and contains news of the day, stories and Advertisements with the following featured material: Very short page 7 report on the phonograph during development. SEE PHOTO. See history as it happened. -
Item #684594THE CONTRA COSTA GAZETTE, Pacheco, California, May 20 1871
* Rare Old West publication
An early newspaper from northern California, just east of San Francisco on the bay. It published in Pacheco until 1873 when it was removed to Martinez, California.
Complete in 4 pages, never bound nor trimmed with wide margins, great condition. Folder size noted is for... Read full description -
Item #174232HARPER'S WEEKLY, Apr. 6, 1878 Full ftpg. Nast political cartoon shows Uncle Sam. Halfpg: 'Reading the Will--Great Expectations' fullpg: 'A Matrimonial Difficulty--Legal Intervention' -
Item #202853THE WORLD, New York, April 9, 1878. This 8 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "FIFTEEN-BALL POOL MATCHES" with subhead: "Great Masters Of The Game Contesting Against One Another At O'Connor's" with other news and advertisements as well. Light crease wear, otherwise in good condition. -
Item #674683SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 13, 1878 The prime content within this issue is: "THE GATLING GUN IN A MAN-OF-WAR'S TOP". Also present are: "MASON'S OUTRIGGER HOIST", "CLEMINSON'S FLEXIBLE WHEEL BASE SYSTEM", "STEAM POWER MOLDING MACHINE", and more.
Other illustrations... Read full description -
Item #694612THE DAILY MEMPHIS AVALANCHE, Tennessee, April 16, 1878
* Henry Ward Beecher
* Elizabeth Tilton
* Adultery trial
* Victoria Woodhull
The front page has an article: "Sinned And Suffered!" "Mrs. Tilton Confesses to Adultery with Henry Ward Beecher".This is the infamous Beecher-Tilden Scandal which received much press in the... Read full description -
Item #572999THE SALT LAKE DAILY HERALD, Utah, April 17, 1878
* Salt Lake City, Utah
* Rare Mormons 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 cowboys, Indians,... Read full description -
Item #618744NEW YORK TRIBUNE, April 19, 1878
* Coal Creek, Fountain County, Indiana
* Race riot - Negro scabs vs. locals
* Coal mining - miners
The front page has a brief article headed: "Riotous Militiamen" "Three Negroes Shot By A Company Of Drunken" "Militiamen At Coal Creek, Indiana" (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 8... Read full description -
Item #174238HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 27, 1878 Front full pg. Nast illus. of "Confusedism." Inside are two full pg. illus. pertaining to "Boys in the Navy - United States Training Ship 'Minnesota'." 2/3 pg. illus. of "Head of an Otter Hound." 2/3 of a doublepage centerfold of "Bavarian Peasant Sports -... Read full description -
Item #571820THE SALT LAKE HERALD, Salt Lake City, Utah, April 28, 1878
* Rare Mormons title - Old west original
* Old West back with cowboys, Indians, saloons, gold miners & gunfights
This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements.
With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to... Read full description -
Item #638576THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 3, 1878 The front page has about half a column headed: "Sitting Bull And His Bands" with various subheads including: "Reported Disposition of the Wily Savage to Make Peace--Letters Received by Gen. Miles from Fort Keogh..." and more.
Ten pages, a few minor margin tears, evenly toned, good condition... Read full description -
Item #174240HARPER'S WEEKLY May 4, 1878 Front full page Thomas Nast illustration of "Giving U. S. Hail Columbia." Inside is a full page illustration of "Tramps and Their Ways." Full page Thomas Nast illustration of "The Tramp Period." Full page illustration of "Ree Indians Crossing the Missouri in Bull Boats." ... Read full description -
Item #174242HARPER'S WEEKLY, May 11, 1878 Full ftpg. Nast political cartoon: "The lion of 'the best society' in England". Fullpg: 'Sketches in the New York Aquarium' and 'Love in Blackville: The Wooing of the Twins' shows blacks. Halfpg: 'Indian School at Ft. Marion, St. Augustine, Florida' & 'Archery... Read full description -
Item #684627SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN New York, May 11, 1878 Among the articles with prints is a full front page print: "The Balloon Torpedo" which includes n article on how it works: "Aerial Warfare".
There are also two full pages on: "Ostrich Farming in South Africa" which includes 8 prints, and also: "The Premier... Read full description -
Item #649011FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, May 11, 1878 The ftpg. shows: "President Hayes...A Review of the Schuylkill Navy at Philadelphia". Inside ha a full page of 4 scenes of: "...From Lathrop, on the Central Pacific Railroad to Oakland, in San Francisco Bay" & a fullpg. with 7 scenes... Read full description -
Item #649388ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, May 13, 1878 The top of the ftpg. has column heads: "A BOY'S BLUFF" "The Veritable Bandit of the Wabash Bagged' "His Desperate Struggle With Five of His Pursuers" "Deputy Sheriff Cleary Again Shot by the Desperado" "Exiting Adventures During a Year of... Read full description -
Item #600400THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, May 15, 1878
* Victor, New York
* Ballooning
This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
Page 6 has one column headings: "An Aeronaut's Peril" "A Terrible Ride Through the Air--Accident to Mons. Lavelle at Victor Yesterday...."... Read full description -
Item #610925SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 18, 1878 This issue contains illustrations and articles on the latest inventions of the day including: "Cable Making on the East River Bridge"; "The Kunstadter Rudder Screw"; Calendar Clock"; "Steam Engine"; "Plante's Secondary Batteries" and more... Read full description -
Item #174244HARPER'S WEEKLY, May 18, 1878 Full ftpg. Nast cartoon: 'Seed That Bears Fruit'. Fullpg; 'The Gilbert Elevated Railroad' with 3 scenes. Interesting Nast dblpgctrfld: 'Our Neighborhood Children'. Fullpg: 'The Chinese College at Hartford, Ct.'. Halfpg: 'Intl. Sunday School Convention, Atlanta Ga.' -
Item #174246HARPER'S WEEKLY, May 25, 1878 Full ftpg. Nast cartoon: "Revenge is an expensive luxury". Fullpg. scene of the Minneapolis fire. 3/4 pg. scene of a dog show. Fullpg. scene in Philadelphia. Fullpg. Nast cartoon: 'The Quack Frog'. -
Item #202903SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 25, 1878 This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: FARM GATE - WATER HEATER - SPRING BED - GRINDING MILL & more, including related text. -
Item #600403THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, May 30, 1878 The back page has a report headed: "The Phonograph" with subhead: Exhibition of that Nineteenth Century Wonder at the Windsor Last Evening" which includes: "...the first exhibition of Edison's marvelous little machine, the phonograph, was given at the Windsor...The... Read full description -
Item #600406THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, May 31, 1878
* Battle of Gettysburg
* Tribute to the dead
This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
Page 5 has one column headings: "The Day At Gettysburg" "The Presidential Party and Other Distinguished Citizens Present..."
Complete, some... Read full description -
Item #174248HARPER'S WEEKLY, June 1, 1878 Front full pg. Nast illus. of "The "Internationalists" are to Make the World all one Millennium." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "The Columbia College Regatta-The Henley Four." Four small illus. pertaining to "The Smithsonian Institution, Washington D.C." 1/6 pg. portrait of... Read full description -
Item #600797THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 3, 1878
* Richmond, Missouri
* Tornado disaster
Page 5 has one column headings: "THE CYCLONE IN MISSOURI" "A Terribly Destructive Storm" "Great Loss of Life And Property...." See images for 1st report coverage on the Richmond, Missouri tornado disaster. Nice to have in this famous NYC title.
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Item #600395THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, June 7, 1878
* Inventor Thomas Edison
* Phonograph invention
The front page has a report headed: "Edison's Inventions" with subhead: "An Exhibition of the Phonograph and His New Instrument for Measuring Heat--The Suit of the Two Telegraph Companies". Near the beginning is: "...Mr.... Read full description -
Item #202902SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June 8, 1878 This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: BRUSH MAKING BY MACHINES - EGG BOILER - LAMP BURNER - BUFFALO FORGE - SHAPER & Much More. These illustrations also have text that goes along with them. Very interesting... Read full description -
Item #174250HARPER'S WEEKLY, June 8, 1878 Front full pg. Nast illus. of "The Democratic Camel." Inside is a 1/2 pg. illus. of "Russian Cruisers-The "Columbus" and "State of California." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The Rush for Europe-A Belated Passenger." 2/3 pg. illus. entitled "Decoration Day." Also, a full pg. Nast... Read full description -
Item #675640THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, June 8, 1878 The front page has: "The Indian Outbreak" "Latest News from Idaho--Col. Bernard in the Field in Pursuit of Hostile Indians".
The report notes in part: "...Five men scouting up the Braneau Valley found...settlers gathered at Robinson's ranch...valley had been raided by... Read full description -
Item #702034ST. LOUIS GLOBE DEMOCRAT, June 15, 1878 The top of the ftpg. has column heads: "SENT TO SEE SATAN" "The Revolting Alliance Formed by Fiendish Quartet" "A Farmer & His Voluptuous Wife Their Victims" '"How the Latter Gave Battle to the Lecherous Brutes" "Three of Whom... Read full description -
Item #174252HARPER'S WEEKLY, June 15, 1878 Front full pg. Nast illus. of "The Pen is Mightier then the Sword." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "Grand Menan Fishing Boat." Seven small illus. pertaining to "Country Houses." Dblpgctrfld. of "Torpedo Practice on Board H.M.S. "Thunderer"-Preparing to Launch a Whitehead... Read full description -
Item #675639THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, June 16, 1878 The top of the front page has: "The Indian War" "The Outbreak in Oregon and Idaho" which takes three-quarters of a column and has some great detail.
Four pages, a bit fragile but in nice condition. -
Item #675638THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, June 20, 1878 The front page has: "The Indian War" "Hot Work Going on in Idaho" which mentions in part: "...reports serious depredations...have burned Diamond Ranch in Happy Valley...Indians have captured over 400 horses...Troops and supplies are greatly needed...report the mountain full of... Read full description -
Item #174254HARPER'S WEEKLY, June 22, 1878 Full ftpg. Nast cartoon: 'The European Congress'. Fullpg. with 8 vignettes showing: 'How Matches are Made'. Dblpgctrfld. shows: 'The Watkins Regatta' by A.B. Frost. Fullpg. with 3 illus. & text on: 'Gold-Digging in Canada'. Another fullpg. Nast cartoon. -
Item #646616SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June 22, 1878 This issue contains an article and print describing "Edison's Micro-Tasimeter". The front page features "The International Avenue at the Paris Exhibition. Other articles: "Horizontal Engine with Collmann's Valve Gear" "Ether Ice-making Machine" "Holcomb's... Read full description -
Item #675637THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, June 27, 1878 The front page has: "The Indian War" "Colonel Bernard's Attack a Decided Success" and: "Additional Particulars" then: "A Large Camp of Squaws and Non-combatants" "with: "A Formidable Contest Impending--Disaffection of the Whole Indian... Read full description -
Item #675635THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, June 29, 1878 The front page has; "The Indian War" "Later From Oregon--The Klamath Indians Growing Restless" mentioning in part: "...from Oregon is that the Klamath braves are getting restless, and are eager to join in the war. They have already commenced murdering settlers... Read full description -
Item #174256HARPER'S WEEKLY, June 29, 1878 Full ftpg. Nast print. 3/4pg. illus: 'Wm. Cullen Bryant' plus 2 scenes of his Home at Roslyn, Long Island, who recently died. Dramatic Nast dblpgctrfld. -
Item #211939Here is a very small broadside from Juda, Wisconsin, dated June 30th from 1878 although the year does not appear on the broadside. It includes a poem, a few ads, and a few anecdotal tidbits (see photos). Measures 3 by 8 1/2 inches,some minor browning, a small posting hole near the tom, otherwise rather nice. Very unusual! -
Item #600383THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, July 3, 1878
* 19th century boxing
* John King vs. John Reilly
This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the with several interesting advertisements throughout.
Page 3 has small one column headings: "Humanity Outraged" "A Brutal Contest in New York Between Two P.R. Roughs--Shocking Scenes". See... Read full description -
Item #174258HARPER'S WEEKLY, July 6, 1878 Fullpg. with 5 scenes of: 'The Valley Forge Centennial'. Nice nearly halfpg: 'Group of Bannock Indians' & halfpg: 'Lava Beds, Idaho'. -
Item #588965THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, July 8, 9 & 10, 1878
* Great Britain occupies Cyprus
* Cyprus Convention agreement takes effect
* 3 days of reporting
Here are 3 issues with coverage on the takeover of the Island of Cyprus. This is a first report (July 9) on the initial occupation of Cyprus by the British. See... Read full description -
Item #579994THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 9, 1878
* Great Britain occupies Cyprus
* Cyprus Convention agreement takes effect
The first column on the front page has the headings: "ANGLO-TURKISH ALLIANCE" "Immediate Occupation Of Cyprus By England" and more. See photos for complete text here. This is a first report on the initial occupation... Read full description -
Item #687119THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 11 , 1878
* Battle of Birch Creek
* Near Pendleton, Oregon
* Bannock War - Indians
The top of page 5 has one column headings: "HOWARD STRIKES INDIANS" "A Gallant Fight On Butler Creek" and more. (see)
Complete with 8 pages, generally nice. -
Item #675600THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, July 12, 1878 The front page has an article: "The Indian War" The Hostiles Whipped Into the Mountains" concerning the General Howard and the Indian tribes of the Columbia Valley in Oregon.
Also on the ftpg: "Our Red Wards" "A Council with Red Cloud" datelined from the Red Cloud... Read full description -
Item #608386ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, July 13, 1878
* Island of Cyprus
* British takeover
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. The front page has an brief article headed: "CONCERNING CYPRUS" "England Takes Possession of the Island" See image for text here.
Complete in 12 pages, nice... Read full description -
Item #174260HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York, July 13, 1878 Interesting full front page illustration of: "The New Flying Machine" shows a man piloting this combination balloon/propeller devise. Nice half page "Inaugurating the Glorious Fourth" shows boys playing with fireworks. A quarter-page illustration is of "Dr. W. F. Carver,... Read full description
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