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Item #605238THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 9, 1883
* Mark Twain comes out with new book
* Life on the Mississippi
Page 3 has small one column headings: "Mark Twain's Latest Book" "Life on the Mississippi" See images for text here. Nice to have in this venerable newspaper title.
Other news of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages, light browning, a... Read full description -
Item #614275ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, July 9, 1883
* 19th century scalping
* Native Americans - Indians
* Trophy - proof of a kill
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. Page 5 has an article headed: "Scalp-Taking" "The Indian Tradition Purporting to Give the True Origin of the... Read full description -
Item #174786HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 14, 1883 Front page print: "The Fall Of The Bowlder (Boulder)". Fullpg. print: "Summer Resorts--Mt. McGregor" includes six scenes. Great fullpg: "Cotton Culture in the South" showing 12 scenes in the process of producing it. Full page print by W. A. Rogers: "Keep... Read full description -
Item #631800SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 21, 1883 The front page has "Design for Bascule Bridge over River Thames Below London Bridge" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "Herrington's System of Transportation and Delivery"; "An Aerial Turbine Wheel"; and more illustrations, articles and advertisements.
Complete in... Read full description -
Item #626167ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, July 22, 1883 Among the articles within are: "Chronicles of Crime--A Georgia Hackman's Throat Cut from Ear to Ear" "Fatal Affray Between Farmers" "Telephone Transmitters" "A Child Roasted Alive" "Mrs. Langtry In A New Role" which is about the famed Lillie Langtry.... Read full description -
Item #614355ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, July 25, 1883
* Tivoli picnic grounds
* Baltimore, Maryland
* Patapsco River
* Pier disaster
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. The front page has an article headed: "CARNIVAL OF DEATH" "The Terrible Calamity that Befell a Church Excursion Party" "A... Read full description -
Item #614356ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, July 27, 1883
* Miles City, Montana
* Custer County
* Lynching - hanging
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. The front page has an article headed: "VIGILANTES' VENGEANCE" "Bill Rigney Hanged by a Mob at Miles City, Mont." and more. (see)
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Item #174790HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 28, 1883 The front cover features a full page 'Homes Of the Poor'. Great full pg: 'Scenes In and Around Saratoga Springs' shows 5 scenes. Great double page centerfold: 'Ration Day At Standing Rock Agency' shows many Indians. A full page... Read full description -
Item #669936ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, July 30, 1883
* Ischia earthquake
* Casamicciola, Naples, Italy
The top of the front page has one column headings: "Engulfed" "The Town of Casamicciola, Italy, Swallowed Up by an Earthquake" and more. (see)
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 10 pages, generally in very nice condition. -
Item #605255THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 31, 1883
* James Carey murder
* Irish National Invincibles
The front page has one column headings: "JAMES CAREY MURDERED" "Shot By An Irishman On The Way To South Africa" and more. See images for text here. Nice to have in this venerable newspaper title.
Other news of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages, light... Read full description -
Item #614382ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, August 3, 1883
* Mayersville, Mississippi
* Issaquena County
* Lynching - hanging
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. The front page has an article headed: "A Wealthy Mississippian Hanged by a Mob" See image for text here.
This issue is not fragile as newsprint... Read full description -
Item #174792HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 4, 1883 Full ftpg: 'Perils of Steamer Excursions--A Hint for the Protection of Peaceable Passengers' by W. A. Rogers. Halfpg: 'The Watch on the Rind' shows a sleeping Black man 'guarding' a watermelon patch, with two Black kids stealing a few. Nice fullpg. shows: 'Seabright... Read full description -
Item #631453ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Aug. 4, 1883 This was certainly one of the best newspapers at reporting now iconic events of the Old West, this issue including; "Through The Trap--Henry Lee, A Virginia Murderer, Executed at Richmond--The Doomed Man Goes to His Death Stolidly" "Shot Dead by a Gambler" "A Texas Cowboy on a... Read full description -
Item #614381ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, August 9, 1883
* Battle of Wilson's Creek
* Springfield, Missouri
* Survivors reunion
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. The front page has an article headed: "THE BLUE AND THE GRAY" "Reunion of Survivors of the Battle of Wilson Creek"... Read full description -
Item #174796HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 18, 1883 Full ftpg. shows 4 scenes of: "Jam of Logs at Grand Rapids, Michigan". Very nice fullpg: "Sands Point, Long Island" and "South From Sandy Hook" shows 4 scenes. A full page print: "The Mill and The Still". Another good fullpg: "Oyster & Clam... Read full description -
Item #614380ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, August 19, 1883
* Sitka, Alaska
* Baranof Island
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. Page 4 has an article headed: "Life At Sitka" Text takes up 1 1/2 columns.
This issue is not fragile as newsprint back then was made of cotton and linen rags, allowing them to remain... Read full description -
Item #712624ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, Aug. 20, 1883 The front page has: "Criminal Calendar - Additional Particulars of the Tragedy at Estancia Ranchm NB.M. - Frank James Trial--A Gang of Burglars Broken Up--Free Fight at a Picnic--The Daily Record".
Inside includes: "El Paso's Ways - The Peculiarities of a Now... Read full description -
Item #616976ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, August 23, 1883
* Rochester MN Minnesota
* Tornado disaster (1st report)
The front page has one column headings: "Wrecked By The Wind" "Rochester, Minn., Desolated by a Cyclone" "Twenty-Four Lives Lost and Forty Persons Seriously Injured" and more. Text takes up almost two full... Read full description -
Item #174798HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 25, 1883 Great fullpg: "The Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River, in the National Park" is very displayable.Full ftpg. print by W. A. Rogers: "Miss Diana in the Adirondacks: A Shot Across the Lake". Halfpg: "Louisville Exposition--Central Nave, Looking North From The Centre Of... Read full description -
Item #174800HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 1, 1883 Front page has a half page portrait: "The Late Judge Black". Fullpg: "Monmouth Park Races--The Omnibus Stake And The All-Age Champions, August 18" which includes illustrations of 8 champion horses. Full page print: "A Midsummer Reverie". Very nice & displayable... Read full description -
Item #203728HOUSEKEEPER, Minneapolis, Minn., Sept., 1883 Described in the masthead as: "A Journal Of Domestic Economy". Quarto-size, 16 pgs., ftpg. has stray writing above the masthead and a dime-size hole in the upper margin, edges are tattered, some wear, occasional foxing. -
Item #221660HARPER'S WEEKLY dated September 1, 1883 (print only)
This is a single-page framed print. This is a full page engraving of "The English Mania for Private Theatricals Invades Blackville".
The print size is approximately 9.75 x 14.75 inches and the overall matted size... Read full description -
Item #685737ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, Sept. 2, 1883
* Outlaw Frank James
* Jesse James gang
* Gallatin trial ending
Page 4 has most of a column headed: "NEARING THE END" "Th Trial of Frank James at Gallatin Drawing to a Close" "Testimony All In and Arguments to Begin Monday" "The Court's Order... Read full description -
Item #174802HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 8, 1883 Nice full ftpg. print: "Polo on Roller Skates at Newport". Fullpg: "The Canoe Convention" by W. A. Rogers showing 6 scenes. Fullpg: "The Island of Java--Scene of the Great Earthquake" which includes 8 scenes. Full page shows 5 "Art Objects in the Boston... Read full description -
Item #222401This double page centerfold, which consists of several individual illustrations joined together, is drawn by S. Berkley, and titled: "Sport in North Devon: Trout-Fishing and Otter-Hunting." Although from the September 8, 1883 issue of the Illustrated London News only this illustration is present. -
Item #174804HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 15, 1883 Full ftpg: "The Cincinnati Fete--Grand Procession of the Order of Cincinnatus". Fullpg. print: "The Louisville Exposition" shows several scenes. Halfpg: "The New 'Maid of the Mist' Through the Niagara Whirlpool". Full page print: "Richfield Springs,... Read full description -
Item #598350BELLEFONTE REPUBLICAN, Bellefonte, Pa., September 19, 1883 Page 5 has a full column advertisement for " The Great Forpaugh Show" which includes 3 illustrations of the various attractions and performances along with additional details. Very displayable - one of the best circus ads we have seen! Other news of the day and period... Read full description -
Item #174806HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 22, 1883 Front full pg. illus. of "Views in Canton, China." Inside is a 1/2 pg. illus. of "Laying the Corner Stone of the Capitol of Dakota, in Bismarck." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The End of the Long Branch Season-Embarkation of Horses and Carriages at Branchport, New... Read full description -
Item #631797SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, September 22, 1883 The front page has "the New Bridge over the Monongahela River at Pittsburg, PA" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is "Metamorphosis of Deer's Antlers"; "Completion of the Great Northern Pacific Railroad"; and more articles, illustrations and... Read full description -
Item #174808HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 29, 1883 Full front pg. illus. of "THE Scott Liquor Law in Ohio-Putting the Burden Where It Belongs." Inside is a full pg. of illus. pertaining to "The French Invasion of Anam." 1/4 pg. illus. of "The Island and Volcano of Krakotoa, Strait of... Read full description -
Item #684625SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Oct. 6, 1883 The front page has a print of: "Clark & Standfield's Improved Depositing Dry Dock" with an accompanying article.
Articles with prints inside include: "Whitely's Safety Stop For Elevators" showing the core-section of an elevator;... Read full description -
Item #572464ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS extra supplement, England, October 13, 1883 (print only) This is a single page colored print entitled "Capercailzie-Shooting" is of a bird hunter with his dog. This is in very good condition and suitable for framing.
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Item #657812SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 13, 1883
* T. Edison's Method for Powering Light Bulbs* The Brooklyn BridgeThis 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations, accompanied by text, of the latest inventions of the day including: "Edison Twelve Hundred Electric Light Machine", "Deep Rock Cuts on... Read full description -
Item #174814HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 20, 1883 Full front pg. illus. of "Sir. Moses Montefiore, the Old Man Beneficent." Inside are two 1/2 pg. illus. pertaining to "Bicentennial of the First Landing of Germans in America" including "...The Celebration in Newark, New Jersey" and... Read full description -
Item #174816HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 27, 1883 Full front pg. illus. containing five illus. pertaining to "The Newburgh Centennial-Scenes and Incidents of the Day." Inside is a 1/4 pg. illus. of "The German National Monument as Seen from Bingenbruck." Two 1/4 pg. portraits of "Matthew Arnold" and... Read full description -
Item #707870THE TUOLUMNE INDEPENDENT, Sonora, California, Oct. 27, 1883
* Rare Old West publication
From this old, beautiful town at the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. It was founded by Mexican miners during the gold rush era.
Various news and some nice, Western-themed advertisements of the day.
Eight pages, good condition.
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Item #547354LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, October 27, 1883
* Fishing tournament
* Early Alaska scene
Inside page has two half page prints: "New York--Second Angler's Tournament Of The National Rod & Reel Association, Harlem Mere, Central Park" & "Alaska--A Trading Post At Nuklakayet, On The Newly Explored Yukon River".
Other prints with text... Read full description -
Item #174818HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 3, 1883 Full ftpg. shows: "General William Tecumseh Sherman". Three-quarter page print: "Robbing a Wild Bee Hive". Full page with 3 prints: "Henry Irving in 'The Bells'--Matthias and the Mesmerist". Full page print: "The Bay State Campaign". Very nice fullpg.... Read full description -
Item #638770ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Nov. 4, 1883 Likely due to its location on the edge of the Western frontier, this newspaper typically contained a wealth sensational crime reports and events from the West, much more than any found in eastern newspapers. Page 6 has: "Reported Train Robbery In Illinois" provides some details,... Read full description -
Item #638769ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Nov. 5, 1883
* Boxer John L. Sullivan plays baseball
Page 2 has much on: "Sporting" including: "Sullivan Attracts 5,000 People at the Baseball Park" with details of a baseball game involving famed boxer John L. Sullivan.
Also: "Report of the Base Ball Arbitration... Read full description -
Item #638768ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Nov. 7, 1883 Likely due to its location on the edge of the Western frontier, this newspaper typically contained a wealth sensational crime reports and events from the West, much more than any found in eastern newspapers.
Inside has: "Stopping Stages" "Detailing Two Successful Attacks on... Read full description -
Item #638767ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Nov. 8, 1883 Likely due to its location on the edge of the Western frontier, this newspaper typically contained a wealth sensational crime reports and events from the West, much more than any found in eastern newspapers.
Among the reports are: "Assassinated in a Saloon" "The Danville Junction Train Robbery"... Read full description -
Item #638765ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Nov. 12, 1883 The top of the ftpg. has: "RESERVATION INDIANS" "Secretary Teller's Report on the Condition of the Tribes" "Radical Changes Recommended--The San Carlos Apaches--A Protest from White Earth" with one of the subheads: "The Apaches at San Carlos".... Read full description -
Item #590318THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, November 15, 1883
* Old West train robbery
Page 2 has one column headings that include: "Train Robbery",
"Desperadoes Remove a Rail on the Mexican National Road and Derail a Train", "The Wreck Immediately Surrounded By Forty Masked Men" and more. See photos for interesting... Read full description -
Item #697480SOUTHERN WORLD, Atlanta, Georgia, Nov. 15, 1883 Noted as: "A Journal Of Industry For the Farm, Home, And Workshop". This would appear to be a publication promoting the industrial & agricultural progress of the South following the Civil War.
Complete in 24 pages, 10 3/4 by 15 3/4 inches, good condition. -
Item #632208SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, November 17, 1883 The front cover has "The New United States Ship of War Atlanta" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "Improved Combined Shears and Punch"; "Novel Apparatus for Home-made Bread Making"; and more illustrations, articles and advertisements.
Complete in sixteen... Read full description -
Item #174822HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 17, 1883 Front page print: "The Modern David--A Good Work Well Begun". Half page print: "The Labor of Sentenced Prisoners". Nice fullpg: "Sketches in Puget Sound" with 3 scenes. Very nice fullpg: "The City and Harbor of Savannah, Georgia" is a nice overview of... Read full description -
Item #638761ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Nov. 18, 1883 Page 3 has: "Lawlessness In Texas" "Vigilance Committees Recommended by the Dallas Grand Jury" and also: "Mollie Maguires" "Mooney, the Convict, Relates His Connection with the Band" "A Society of Assassins--The Murder of Mining... Read full description -
Item #699766THE DAILY COMMONWEALTH, Topeka, Kansas, November 25, 1883
* Gage Station train robbery
* Silver City, New Mexico
* Harvey Whitehall
The front page has an article headed: "Train Robbery on the Southern Pacific" (see images) First report coverage on the Gage Station train robbery near Silver City, New Mexico.
Complete with 8... Read full description -
Item #629088THE WORLD, New York City, November 29, 1883
* St. Paul (village), Ohio
* Champaign County
* Fire disaster
Page 5 has an article headed: "AN OHIO VILLAGE BURNED" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, a little margin wear with a few small tears, generally good. Should be handled with care.
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