Historic Newspapers: Issues for under $50
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Item #214413GOLDEN DAYS, Philadelphia, PA, 1883. "For Boys and Girls". See the photo below for an example of this title from our archives containing light reading for children. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this specific date-but will have the format as shown. Even browning. 14x11 inches, 16 pages. -
Item #681358THE WASHINGTON WORLD, Washington, D.C., 1883 See the photo for the very nice masthead engraving which includes a print of the Capitol building. Although the content seems to be wide-ranging, there also seems to be content relating to the military & government.
Four pages, browned at the margins, somewhat fragile so it must be handled carefully, otherwise in very nice condition. -
Item #605387THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 3, 1883
* Leon Gambetta death
* French statesman
The front page has one column headings: "THE DEATH OF GAMBETTA" "Greatness Of His Loss To The French Republic" and more. Nice to have in this venerable newspaper title.
Other news of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages, light browning, some spine wear, otherwise good. Should be handled with care. -
Item #715669LIFE, New York, January 4, 1883 This is a miniature version of this early magazine and is noted as the volume 1, number 1 issue. It was likely produced as a promotional sample of the magazine to solicit subscribers.
Fourteen pages, measuring just 3 1/2 by 4 1/2 inches, a few minor stains, good condition. -
Item #174732HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 6, 1883 The cover of the issue is a full page illustration entitled 'Early Settlers On Their Way To Church'. A great 1/3 page illustration: 'Framework For the Hand Of Bartholdi's Statue Of Liberty' is an early view! Full page: 'New Decorations In the White House'. Another full page which... Read full description -
Item #174734HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 13, 1883 Front page illustration: "Leon Gambetta". Nice fullpg: "In The New York Casino". 3/4 page print: "A Public Fountain in the City of Morocco". 3/4 pg. Th. Nast political cartoon: "All Honor To Senator Pendleton". Halfpg. print: "Ultima Thule--Scenes In Lapland". Bkpg. cartoon on "Niagara As It May be... Read full description -
Item #632205SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 13, 1883 The front cover has "The Great Dry Docks at the Erie Basin, Brooklyn, N.Y." with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "New Hose Coupling"; "Schofield's Log Setting Apparatus for Saw Mills"; "Dutcher's Potato Digger"; and more illustrations, articles and advertisements.
Complete in sixteen pages, never bound, in good condition. -
Item #697559THE TEXAS WOOL GROWER, Fort Worth, Jan. 18, 1883 This is the volume 1, number 32 issue. Although farming is the emphasis of this newspaper, there are various news items as well.
A handsome engraving in the masthead. This newspaper is not listed in Gregory's "Union List of Newspapers".
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed so it folds out to one large sheet. Toning at the fold, nice condition. -
Item #174736HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 20, 1883 Dramatic full ftpg: "The Milwaukee Tragedy--Destruction of the Newhall House". 2/3 page print by Thomas Nast: "Liberty and Peace Still Exist in Massachusetts". Almost halfpg. print: "Rabbit Shooting On Long Island" & "Emigrants In Midwinter--Making Camp For The Night" Almost a fullpg. illus: 'The... Read full description -
Item #648196ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Jan. 25, 1883 The first two columns on page 5 are headed: "The Bandit At The Bar" "Frank James as He Appeared in the Kansas City Court Room" and more (see). One of the subheads: "Prospects of Acquittal of the Charge of Complicity in the Blue Cut Robbery".
Twelve pages, bit irregular at the blank spine, nice condition. -
Item #648195ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Jan. 27, 1883 The top of pg. 5 has column heads: "Chronicles Of Crime" "The Case of Dick Liddle [Liddil], the Train Robber, in Court" "...Blood-Thirsty Women--Frank James' Custodian--Drugged to Death...". Page 2 has: "Gallow's Scenes" plus there are many other crime-related articles.
Twelve pages, nice condition. -
Item #174738HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 27, 1883 Full ftpg: 'The Ice Palace for the Winter Carnival at Montreal, Canada'. Nice fullpg: 'Barnum's Elephants in Winter Quarters' and fullpg; 'Winter Railroad Travel in the Northwest'.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. Complete in 16 pages. -
Item #174740HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 3, 1883 Full front pg. illus. of "The Winter Carnival at Montreal-The Torch Light Procession." Inside is a 1/4 pg. portrait of "Paul Gustave Dore." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The Steamship "Cimbria," Sunk by the "Sultan," Off Borkum." Full pg. illus. of "The Cincinnati Opera Festival-Scene from the... Read full description -
Item #605305THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 12, 1883
* Cincinnati, Ohio
* Flooding disaster (1st report)
The front page has one column headings: "A GREAT CITY INUNDATED" "Cincinnati Under Water And The River Still Rising" and more. Nice to have in this venerable newspaper title.
Other news of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages, light browning, some margin wear and tear, should be handled with care. -
Item #697701THE PRATTSBURGH NEWS, New York, Feb. 15, 1883 A volume 2 issue of this Upstate New York town. Various news and ads of the day.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, some wear at folds, good condition. -
Item #174744HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 17, 1883 Most of the front page is an illustration captioned: "Violet Compares the Valentines" which relates to a story: "Valentines To Order".
Inside is a two-thirds page illus. showing three "Winter Sports in the Engadine." Five illus. pertaining to "The Recent Floods in Germany." Full pg. illus. of "A Valentine to Phillis."... Read full description -
Item #592194THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 18, 1883
* Wilhelm Steinitz - chess champion
* Wins blindfolded
This 12 page newspaper has one column headings on page 7 "Steinitz's Great Memory" and "He Wins Three Out Of Four Games Of Chess Blindfolded". See photos for text here.
Other news of the day. Light browning, a little margin wear and... Read full description -
Item #605895THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 21, 1883
* Most Holy Redeemer
* Roman Catholic school disaster
The front page has one column headings: "SACRIFICED IN A PANIC" "Fifteen Children Killed And Eight Injured" "The Little Ones Thrown In A Pile Over A Broken Railing" and more. Lengthy text takes up over 5 columns. Nice to have in this venerable newspaper... Read full description -
Item #152693SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, February 24, 1883 Magazine is in nice condition and is loaded with early invention illustrations and descriptions along with several interesting advertisements. Many of the things we use today on a regular basis were just being invented back then. -
Item #605316THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 2, 1883
* Boxing - boxer
* James Elliott murder
* Jerry Dunn
The front page has one column headings: "A PRIZE-FIGHTER KILLED" "James Elliott Murdered By Jerry Dunn" and more. See images for text. Nice to have in this venerable newspaper title.
Other news of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages, light browning, a little margin wear, other good. Should be handled with care. -
Item #174748HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 3, 1883 Full ftpg: "The Flood in Cincinnati--Swept Away". Nearly fullpg: "Sketches on the Levees, New Orleans". Half of the doublepage centerfold shows: "The Flood at Cincinnati at its Highest Point" is a nice overview of the city, and the other half is: "Breaking the Embankment at Louisville, Kentucky." A half... Read full description -
Item #701885THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, March 10, 1883 The front page shows: "Confirmation of the New Archbishop of Canterbury...".
Perhaps the best print is a full page of four: "Sketches in British Columbia" which includes scenes at Port Moody and along the Fraser River. There is a related full column article on British Columbia as well.
Among other... Read full description -
Item #174750HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 10, 1883 Nice full ftpg: "Alexander H. Stephens". Half page print: "The First Man in Tel El Kebir". Halfpg. print: "Levuka, The Capital of FeeJee". Nice fullpg print: "Winter Sketches on the Long Island Shore" shows 6 scenes. Fullpg. print: "Sketches on the Mississippi" shows 9 scenes. Halfpg:... Read full description -
Item #631802SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 10, 1883 The front page has "Experimental Applications of Electricity for Balloon Propulsion" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "Kriegar's Foundry Cupola"; "The Isometric Governor"; "C. P. Willard & Co's Vertical Engineer"; and more illustrations, articles and advertisements.
Complete in sixteen pages, never bound, and nice condition. -
Item #697718THE LINCOLN DAILY NEWS, Nebraska, March 13, 1883 We seldom encounter Nebraska newspapers from during the Wild West era, but here is one. Lincoln is the capital of Nebraska and this issue is dated from just 16 years after statehood.
Gregory's 'Union List of American Newspapers' notes that the only institution holding any issues of this title... Read full description -
Item #711304THE LINCOLN DAILY NEWS, Nebraska, March 17, 1883
* Home of the Cornhuskers
We seldom encounter Nebraska newspapers from during the Wild West era, but here is one. Lincoln is the capital of Nebraska and this issue is dated from just 16 years after statehood.
Gregory's 'Union List of American Newspapers' notes that the only institution holding any issues of this... Read full description -
Item #152070SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 24, 1883 This issue has much invention news and illustrations including inside page illustration(s) headed: "THE 'BOSS CLIPPER' VERTICAL ENGINE - MADE BY THE TAYLOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY" These illustration(s) also have related text as well. This issue is 16 pages and in nice condition. -
Item #174754HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 24, 1883 Front page print and poem: "Farmer Stebbins Ahead". Halfpg. print: "The Fish Hatchery at Cold Spring Harbor, Long Island". Fullpg. print: "Interior of a Southern Cotton Press by Night" and another full page print: "The Mysterious Guest--Scene in a Tavern on the Old Albany Post Road". A full... Read full description -
Item #707833NEW YORK TIMES, March 28, 1883 An early appearance of Lillie Langtry, Bell Telephone's Annual Meeting, trouble with Indians, a Billiard Tournament, the capture of thieves, a Canadian dog show, politics, and more. This issue provided an abundance of reporting which will help the reader capture both the events and mood of the day.
Eight pages, lightly toned, some minor margin tears. Good condition but a bit fragile. Should be handled carefully. -
Item #605473THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 28, 1883
* Bell Telephone Company
* Board meeting with figures
The front page has small one column headings: "Profits Of The Telephone" "Annual Meeting Of The Bell Company--Large Increase In The Business" See images for text here. Nice to have in this venerable newspaper title.
Other news of the day... Read full description -
Item #605477THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 31, 1883
* Emeline Meaker hanging
* 1st Woman executed in Vermont (legally)
Page 2 has one column headings: "EMLINE MEAKER HANGED" "The First Woman Ever Executed In Vermont" 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 #605489THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 5, 1883
* Peter Cooper death
* 1st Steam locomotive in U.S.
The front page has one column headings: "DEATH OF PETER COOPER" "A Great Philanthropist At Rest After Ninety-Two Years" and more (see photos). This includes lengthy text. Nice to have in this venerable newspaper title.
Other news of the day throughout. Complete in 8... Read full description -
Item #713643ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, April 5, 1883
* Hastings, Adams County, Nebraska
* Lynchings -hangings - lynched mob
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. Page 6 has an article headed: "VIGILANTES' VENGEANCE" "A Couple of Murderers Lynched by a Mob at Hastings, Neb." and more. (see)
This issue is not... Read full description -
Item #174758HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 7, 1883 Half of the ftpg. shows: 'On the Ocklawaha River, Florida'. Halfpg: 'The Mormon Reunion at Kirtland, Ohio' includes 'The Prophet Joseph Smith' & 'The Old Temple at Nauvoo'. Fullpg. with 5 scenes: 'Incidents of the Milk War'. Doublepage centerfold on breaking the ice on the Mississippi.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. Complete in 16 pages. -
Item #651496SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 7, 1883 The full ftpg. is taken up with an article and nice print of: "the Great Russian Telescope" at Pulkow, Russia. Inside has an article with 3 prints on: "Scientific Illusions - The Living Half Of A Woman" and: "Explanatory of the Talking Head".
Sixteen pages, very nice condition. -
Item #605493THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 13, 1883
* Wytheville VA Virginia
* Lynching - lynched - hanging
The front page has a small one column heading: "Lynch Law In Virginia" See image for brief text here. Nice to have in this venerable newspaper title.
Other news of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages, light browning, minor spine wear, otherwise good. Should be handled with care. -
Item #605494THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 14, 1883
* Joe Brady guilty
* Phoenix Park murders
* Irish National Invincibles
The front page has one column headings: "CONVICTION OF JOE BRADY" "The Principal Dublin Assassin To Be Hanged" and more. (see) Nice to have in this venerable newspaper title.
Other news of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages,... Read full description -
Item #701362ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, April 14, 1883
* Alfred Packer trial
* Saguache, Colorado
* Cannibalism - murders
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. Page 3 has an brief article headed: "The Trial of Packer" See image for text here.
This issue is not fragile as newsprint back then was made... Read full description -
Item #174760HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 14, 1883 Full ftpg. shows "Peter Cooper" the American industrialist, inventor, philanthropist, and candidate for President of the United States. A biography of him is on pg. 2.
Prints incise include: "House in Which Jefferson Wrote the Declaration of Independence...Philadelphia" "Sketches from the New York... Read full description -
Item #702138AMERICAN MACHINIST, New York, April 21, 1883 Printed in the masthead: "A Journal For Machinists, Engineers, Founders, Boiler Makers, Pattern Makers and Blacksmiths'".
As the title would suggest, a periodical for machinists and others who are mechanically minded. Similar to Scientific American in content and format.
Several illustrations within the reports with many illustrated ads near the back.
Sixteen pages, 10 1/2 by 14 1/2 inches, very nice condition. -
Item #605496THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 24, 1883
* Adelina Patti
* Opera singer
The front page has one column headings: "BATTLE OF THE MANAGERS" "Col. Mapleson At Last Wins Mme. Patti" and more (see photos). The text takes up 1 1/2 columns. Nice to have in this venerable newspaper title.
Other news of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages, light browning, minor margin wear, otherwise good. Should be handled with care. -
Item #622008ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, April 28, 1883 Perhaps the best print is: "LaCrosse Match Played Last Sat. at Kennington Oval..." which has 4 scenes.
Among other prints are a full page with 11 scenes of: "Grand Military Assault at Arms a the Royal Albert Hall..." which include life saving & wrestling; a full page of 7: "Sketches in New... Read full description -
Item #605230THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 4, 1883
* HMS Grappler fire & sinking
The front page has small one column headings: "Lost On A Burning Steamer" "Am Alaska Steamer Destroyed--Fifty Lives reported Lost" See image for text here. Nice to have in this venerable newspaper title.
Other news of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages, light browning, little margin wear, otherwise good. Should be handled with care. -
Item #636487SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 5, 1883 The entire front page features nice prints of the: "New Freight Steamer City of Fall River", with detailed text as well. Other items inside include: "Improved Double Cylinder Air Compressor" "Parker's Steam Digger" "Hill's Universal Grinding Machine" and more.
Sixteen pages, never bound nor trimmed, great condition. -
Item #174766HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 5, 1883 Very dramatic full ftpg: "In the Path of the Cyclone". Doublepage centerfold: "The Dramatic Festival at Cincinnati". Half page print: Exhibition of the Society of American Taxidermists, Lyric Hall, New York" which includes 4 small illustrations. Two-thirds pg: "The Irish Convention at Philadelphia".
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. Complete in 16 pages. -
Item #614194ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, May 6, 1883
* Booth's Theatre closes
* Romeo and Juliet is last performance
* Actress Helena Modjeska
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. The back page has an article headed: "THE NEW YORK STAGE" "Booth's Theater and the Actors Who Played There" "A Financial... Read full description -
Item #605258THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 12, 1883
* Actress Lily Langtry
* Prank backfires
The front page has a small one column heading: "Mrs. Langtry Revenged". See image for brief text. Nice to have in this venerable newspaper title.
Other news of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages, light browning, minor spine wear, otherwise good. Should be handled with care. -
Item #152016THE CLEVELAND LEADER newsppaer from Ohio, dated May 12, 1883. See the photo below for the one column front page heads (in the bottom half of the page) concerning troubles with the Apaches. This article takes about 6 column inches. YOu get the complete 8 page issue which is in nice condition, and a bit irregular at the blank spine margin. -
Item #566248SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, NY, May 12, 1883.
* The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
The front page has eight illustrations of "The Broad Street Passenger Station Of The Pennsylvania Railroad Company At Philadelphia", the largest of which gives an exterior view of the station.
The issue is in good condition and is nice for display. -
Item #151957THE CLEVELAND LEADER newsppaer from Ohio, dated May 14, 1883. See the photo below for the one column front page heads (near the bottom of the page) concerning troubles with "The Apaches". This article takes about 5 column inches. You get the complete 8 page issue which is in nice condition, and a bit irregular at the blank spine margin.
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