Historic Newspapers: Issues for under $50
Found 18854 Results
-
Item #130555SACRAMENTO DAILY RECORD-UNION, California, 1879 Various news of the day from this northern California town, the capital of California.
The news and advertisements found within these pages provide an interesting perspective of life in California from just 30 years after the Gold Rush.
Complete in four pages, and although having various minor tears at the margins is generally in nice condition.
-
Item #150050THE DAILY AMERICAN, Nashville, Tennessee, 1879 A typical newspaper of the day with various news items both locally & from around the world, and a wealth of period ads--some quite large. 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 29x23 inches, 4 pages. -
Item #153014PITTSBURGH EVENING CHRONICLE, Pennsylvania, 1879. A nice, typical newspaper of the day with varoius news both local & national, plus a wealth of ads, many of which are illustrated. 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 27x22 inches with 4 pages. Some marginal tears, otherwise nice. -
Item #153134THE DAILY AMERICAN, Nashville, Tennessee, 1879 A typical newspaper of the day with various news items both locally & from around the world, and a wealth of period ads--some quite large.
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 23 by 29 inches and contains 4 pages. -
Item #153135PITTSBURGH EVENING CHRONICLE, Pennsylvania, 1879 A nice, typical newspaper of the day with various news both local & national, plus a wealth of ads, many of which are illustrated.
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 22 by 27 inches with 4 pages. Some marginal tears, otherwise nice. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half. -
Item #600195CLEVELAND DAILY HERALD, Cleveland, Ohio, January 3, 1879
* Sarah Bernhardt
* Ballooning
Page 2 has one column headings: "Up In A Balloon" "Sarah Bernhardt's Accounts of Her Excursions in the Air". See images for text.
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 8 pages, good condition. -
Item #602224CLEVELAND DAILY HERALD, Cleveland, Ohio, January 8, 1879
* Chief Moses capture
* Yakima, Washington
This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has small one column headings: "Indians" "Chief Moses Interviewed--He is Not Hostile to the Whites". See image for text.
Complete, minor spine wear, nice condition. -
Item #664771MORNING OREGONIAN, Portland, Jan. 10, 1879
* Rare title
* Old West era
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, saloons, gold miners & gunfights were often... Read full description -
Item #174312HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 11, 1879 Full ftpg. Nast cartoon: 'The Gold New Year', plus another fullpg. by Nast inside. One-third pg: 'Scene At Pine Bluff Station, Arkansas'. Great fullpg. of 6 scenes of: 'Wonders Underground--The Caves of Luray, Va.'
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. This issue is complete in 16 pages and is in good condition. -
Item #601177THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, January 16, 1879
* Molly Maguires
* Mauch Chunk, Pennsylvania
* Hangings - executions
This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has one column headings: "AN EXCITING SCENE" "Further Particulars of the Execution of Sharpe and O' Donnell" See images for text.
Complete, nice condition. -
Item #699891THE MISSOURI REPUBLICAN, St. Louis, Jan. 18, 1879 Page 2 includes: "A Bloody Tragedy" "Man Fatally Shot by the Paramour of His Wife" as well as: "The Commodore And His Kin" "Skeletons in the Closets of the Vanderbilt Family" which takes over half a column.
Page 3 has: "A Noted Desperado" "Dutch Charley, Once a Well-Known Character in the... Read full description -
Item #174314HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 18, 1879 Front full page Nast illustration. of "The Lone Fisherman (From Mass.) or, the Bulldozed Old Man." Inside is a full page portrait of "H. R. H. Alice Maud Mary, Grand Duchess of Hesse-Darmstadt (Princess Alice of Great Britain and Ireland)." 2/3 page illustration of "In for a Scrape." Full page illustration of... Read full description -
Item #699893THE MISSOURI REPUBLICAN, St. Louis, Jan. 20, 1879
* Inventors Thomas Edison & Henry Draper
* Electric light experiments & development
Page 3 has over a full column taken up with much detail on a controversy on the invention of the electric light, this one concerning Professor Draper and his involvement, with much mention of Thomas Edison as well.
Eight pages, nice condition.
-
Item #174316HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 25, 1879 Full ftpg. Nast: 'No More Outbreaks' plus a Nast inside also. Halfpg: 'Sketches in the Northwest--Standing Rock, the Sacred Stone' & 'Traders at Ft. Garry, Manitoba' Spine wear. The double page centerfold has an illustration: "Too Late!" and much more.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. This issue is complete in 16 pages and is in good condition. -
Item #684650SACRAMENTO DAILY RECORD-UNION, California, Jan. 29, 1879
* Wild old West
* Rare publication
Various news of the day from this northern California town, the capital of California.
The news and advertisements found within these pages provide an interesting perspective of life in California from just 30 years after the Gold Rush.
... Read full description -
Item #705487MAINLAND GUARDIAN, New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada, Jan. 29, 1879
* Rare publication
A quite uncommon title from this town in British Columbia, with various news and literary items of the day and a wealth of ads a well, several of which are illustrated.
Complete in four pages, typical folio size, never bound, nice condition.
... Read full description -
Item #699898THE MISSOURI REPUBLICAN, St. Louis, Jan. 31, 1879
* Chief Sitting Bull
* Hunkpapa Lakota
* Indians - Native Americans
Page 4 has two interesting editorials, one headed: "Sitting Bull" which relates to his return to American soil from Canada, and the other: "How to Treat the Indians" which reflects upon a minister's opinion: "..the... Read full description -
Item #213135THE MEDICAL NEWS & LIBRARY, Philadelphia, February, 1879.
* Early Medicine
* 1879 Medical
As the title would suggest this little magazine is filled with medical-related reports & news, including items headed "Case of Aortic Aneurism treated by Galvano-Puncture" "To Avoid Scars after Incisions" "Public Health Legislation" and more. Complete in 16... Read full description -
Item #554338HARPER'S WEEKLY dated February 1, 1879. (print only)
This is a single-page Thomas Nast political illustration entitled "Our Modern Ulysses on His Travels" with caption "Ulysses. 'I say, Neptune, all Grecian History need not repeat itself; therefore you had better not laud me... Read full description -
Item #697313THE PUNCHING JUDY, New Glasgow, N.S. (Nova Scotia, Canada) February, 1879 This is an "amateur press" newspaper done by and for young printing hobbyists, a popular avocation at the time. Within the masthead head: "An Instructive And Entertaining Journal For Our Boys And Girls".
This is the volume 1, number 4 issue.
Four pages, 7 3/4 by 10 3/4 inches, very nice condition. -
Item #611697ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, Feb. 3, 1879 The top of the last front page column has: "Wild Bill's Last Shot" "The Career of a Desperado Cut Short by a Bullet" "He Wounds a Gambler and Then Drops Out of Existence" is a report from Denison, Texas of: "...a desperado from the Indian Territory named William Worts, alias Jack Murray, alias Wild Bill, engaged... Read full description -
Item #174320HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 8, 1879 Full ftpg. by Nast shows an Indian speaking to a man from China, discussing their common plights. Fullpg: 'The Bowery Branch of the Y.M.C.A.' Halfpg: 'First Public Inauguration of a Gov. in Kansas'.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. This issue is complete in 16 pages and is in good condition. -
Item #699902THE MISSOURI REPUBLICAN, St. Louis, Feb. 13, 1879
* The "Risen From the Dead" Phenomenon
* The Cheyennes "Seven Surviving Braves"
Page 3 has a curious article: "Risen From The Dead" "Robed for the Grave and Coffin When Life Returns" being a case of a woman presumed dead, was not. It ends with: "...needless to say that... Read full description -
Item #174322HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 15, 1879 Full ftpg: 'A Letter from De Ole Man' shows a Black family reading a letter. Fullpg. Nast Political cartoon: 'Southern Claims'. Fullpg. with 5 view of 'The New Capitol of Michigan'. There are two full page prints: "Good-Morning" and "The Morton Commandery Reception at Gilmore's Garden".
Other news and... Read full description -
Item #600914THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Ohio, February 21, 1879
* Human Chess
* People as pieces
* Lancaster PA Pennsylvania
This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has one column headings: "A Remarkable Chess Game" and "Played With Living Pieces". See image for text here.
Complete in nice condition. -
Item #612658THE DEMOCRATIC STANDARD, Eureka, Humboldt County, California, February 22, 1879
* Newspaper from the Old West in Northern California
A rather scarce title from Northern California filled with various news and advertisements of the day, several of the ads being illustrated.
Never bound nor trimmed, wide margins, tears & a piece from the right margin of the front leaf affect a few insignificant words on pg. 2. -
Item #174324HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 22, 1879 Front page illustration: 'Anxious Moments'. Double page centerfold: 'Shooting Cattle at Standing Rock Indian Agency' is by W.A. Rogers, showing many Indians. Full page: 'Sketches at the New York Pigeon Show'. 3/4 page illustration: 'The Execution of Moncasi for an Attempt on the Life of... Read full description -
Item #610249ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, February 27, 1879
* Charles Peace execution
* English burglar & murderer
* Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. The front page has an article headed: "PEACE TO HIS ASHES" "The Notorious Burglar and Assassin... Read full description -
Item #712864THE DAILY TIMES, San Bernardino, California, Feb. 27, 1879 An early newspaper from what is now known as the 'Inland Empire' in Southern California. Typical news and ads of the day from when it was still the Wild West.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, news agent's stamp in the masthead, very small mended hole in the masthead, nice condition.
-
Item #215065THE HAWK EYE BOY, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, March, 1879
* Amateur newspaper* Mount Pleasant, Iowa
This is one of a number of amateur newspapers which were a popular fad in the latter half of the 19th century. The masthead notes "Advance and Improvement". Typically these newspapers were rather short-lived. Complete as a 4 page issue, never... Read full description -
Item #554561SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York City, March 1, 1879
* The Humpback Whale
* Manufacturing of Horseshoe nails
This issue is 16 pages in length. On the front page, there are several photos of "The Manufacture of Horseshoe Nails" with the article starting on the front page and continuing on page 130. Inside there is a report: "The Humpback Whale" mentioning... Read full description -
Item #604755EASTON EXPRESS, March 1, 1879
* Jennie P. Clark trunk murder (1st report)
* Lynn, Massachusetts mystery
Under "This Morning News" on page 2 is a brief report that begins: "The mutilated dead body of a young woman was found in a trunk...." (see)
Other news of the with several interesting advertisements. Complete in 4 pages, minor spine wear, nice condition. -
Item #174328HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 1, 1879 Full ftpg. Nast cartoon. Quarter-pg. shows: 'Gov. Pitkin, Colorado' Fullpg; 'The War in the Transvaal'. Two halfpg. 'Blackville' illustrations, being cartoonish. Nast fullpg. cartoon. There are two full page illustrations: "The Family Jewel" and "A Dreary Day".
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. This issue is complete in 16 pages and is in good condition. -
Item #600831THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, March 3, 1879
* Early billiards - pool rules
* George Slosson
This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
Page 2 has one column headings: "Billiards By New Rules" "An Interesting Exhibition Game by Slosson and Sexton" See images for text.
Complete, very minor spine wear, nice condition. -
Item #210690THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, March 7, 1879. A great issue for framing and displaying! "Potter Calling the Kettle Black" "The War in South Africa" "Portrait of a German Lady" "Conditional Neutrality" "Moose Hunting in Canada - A Night in a Shanty"
-
Item #554347HARPER'S WEEKLY dated March 8, 1879. (print only)
This is a single-page Thomas Nast political illustration entitled "Attack on the Resumption Safe" with caption "U.S. 'If you think to stop my mouth, you will be greatly mistaken. This sudden kindness at your hands will only... Read full description -
Item #174330HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 8, 1879 Full ftpg. Nast print: 'The Civilization Of Blaine'. Full page has 4: "Scenes At Pine Bluff, Arkansas". Dblpgctrfld: "Life in Southern India--Return from Early Tea". A fullpg. Nast cartoon: "Attack On The Resumption Safe". Fullpg: 'The Golden Gate--Entrance to San Francisco Harbor'.
Other news and... Read full description -
Item #573560THE DAILY TIMES, San Bernardino, California, March 11, 1879 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, saloons & gunfights were often seen on a... Read full description -
Item #600833THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, March 13, 1879
* Early wrestling
* John McMahon
This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
Page 2 has small one column headings: "Wrestling" "A Draw Between McLaughlin and McMahon". See image for text.
Complete, a little spine wear, nice condition. -
Item #152928THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York March 14, 1879 This 8 page issue measures 20 x 14 inches and is in good condition. Within these 8 pages contain illustrations, news of the day & many interesting advertisements. This issue features a front page print of the Great Walk at Gilmore's Garden which changed it's name to Madison Square Garden. Nice for display. -
Item #554357HARPER'S WEEKLY dated March 15, 1879. (print only)
This is a single-page Thomas Nast political illustration entitled "A Matter of Taste" with the caption "Confucius. 'How can Christians stomach such dirt?'"
The print size is approximately 16 x 10.5 inches and is in good condition. Please see photos for details. -
Item #683410SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 15, 1879 The front page has 3 illus: "The Brewing Of Ale", the largest shows "Racking Off Vats", plus an article about P. Ballantine & Sons Brewery (Albany N.Y.), which continues inside and has another illus: "The Mash Tub And Malting Kilns".
Other articles and illustrations of interest include: "Palmer's Washer... Read full description -
Item #174332HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 15, 1879 Full ftpg. by Th. Nast: 'Coming Back to Mother England's Apron Strings'. Halfpg: 'Indian Chief Having His Hair Dressed' & 'Across the Missouri by Rail, at Bismarck, Dakota Terr.' Fullpg. Nast: 'A Matter of Taste'. There is a full page print: "The Martha Washington Reception, Academy of Music, New... Read full description -
Item #210918THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, March 19, 1879. A great issue for framing and displaying! "Time to Wake Up." "A Happy Omen" "The Hudson River Tunnel at New York"
-
Item #610169ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, March 20, 1879
* Kansas prairie fires
* Cloud & Republic counties
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. The front page has an article headed: "THE PRAIRIES ABLAZE" "A Hundred Homes in Kansas Swept Away" "Several Persons Seriously Injured by the Flames" and more. (see)
Complete in 8 pages, nice condition. -
Item #174334HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 22, 1879 Front full pg. Nast illus. of "Protecting White Labor." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "Tenement Life in New York - Sketches in 'Botle Alley'." Two 1/4 pg. portraits of "The Hon. Zachariah Chandler" and "The Late Bishop Thomas Foley." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The Country Seat of Mr. James C. Flood, Menlo Park, California."... Read full description -
Item #210913THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, March 26, 1879. A great issue for framing and displaying! "The Whirligig of Time" "Dona Juana L Loca, Queen of Castle and Leon, Conveying the Body of her Husband, Philip of Burgundy, from Burgos to Grendad" "Sketches in France" "Sketches in Canada" "Fancy Dress Ball of the Philharmonic Society in Vienna"
-
Item #612491THE DAILY AMERICAN, Nashville, Tennessee, March 28, 1879
* Uncommon title
The front page has: "The Kentucky Horror" "Particulars of Judge Elliott's Assassination at Frankfort" & much other news of the day.
Four page, large folio size, bit irregular at the spine, very nice. -
Item #699921THE MISSOURI REPUBLICAN, St. Louis, March 29, 1879
* The Curious Case of Knox Martin: Legend of the Nashville
The front page has over half a column with a very detailed report headed: "THE GALLOWS" "Execution of Knox Martin for Murder at Nashville" "12,000 People Assemble to See the Show" "The Culprit Makes a Full Confession of His Guilt" "He... Read full description -
Item #174336HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 29, 1879 Nice fullpg: 'The Great International Walking Match at Gilmore's Garden' 'Dismal fullpg: 'Tenement Life in New York--Sketches in the 4th Ward'. Fullpg. Nast cartoon shows a Black man 'Waiting' at the Freedmen's Savings Bank.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. This issue is complete in 16 pages and is in good condition.
An Inside Look
Timothy Hughes Rare &
Early Newspapers…
A special thank you goes out
to the staff of WGRC!
to the staff of WGRC!
History's Newsstand Blog
- Lead-up to a Nation… as reported in the newspapers of the day (reflecting back on April, 1776)…
- This famous Confederate issue, with a contemporary explanation…
- Announcing: Catalog 366 – Released (early) for May, 2026 – Rare & Early Newspapers…
- One Thing Leads to Another… The Set Up for Patrick Henry’s Give Me Liberty Speech…
Timothy Hughes Rare & Early Newspapers
P.O. Box 3636
Williamsport, PA 17701
Phone: 1-570-326-1045
E-mail: info@rarenewspapers.com
Hours
Weekdays, 7:30 - 4 (ET)
Full Contact Information
P.O. Box 3636
Williamsport, PA 17701
Phone: 1-570-326-1045
E-mail: info@rarenewspapers.com
Hours
Weekdays, 7:30 - 4 (ET)
Full Contact Information
