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  • The Drive in Central Park...
    Item #174770
    HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 19, 1883  Full front pg. illus. of "An Old School Fellow." Inside is a 1/4 pg. illus. of "Meades 'Mississippi'." 1/2 pg. illus. of "Conscription in Paris." 2/3 pg. illus. of "The Latest Excavations in Cyprus."
    Full pg. illus. containing five illus. pertaining to "The War on the Congo." Full pg. illus. of "The Shepherd-Wind... Read full description  
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  • Racine, Wisconsin tornado disaster...
    Item #616235
    FITCHBURG DAILY SENTINEL, May 21, 1883

    * Racine, Wisconsin
    * Tornado disaster


    This issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
    Page 3 has an article headed: "The Cyclones" See images for text here.
    Complete in 4 pages, minor irregularity along spine, nice condition. Should be handled with care.
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  • Marianna, Arkansas Negro lynching..
    Item #614267
    ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, May 27, 1883

    * Marianna, Arkansas
    * Negro lynching
    * Lee County


    This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. Page 2 has an article headed: "CALENDAR OF CRIME" "A Negro Fire-Bug Murdered by a Mob at Marianna, Ark." and more. (see)
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  • Baseball in Detroit...
    Item #604841
    THE EVENING NEWS, Detroit, May 30, 1883  The back page has over one-third of a column taken up with baseball reports, including heads: "Starting Out Well" "The Detroits Win This Morning's Game in New York" (see).
    Four pages, bit irregular4 at the spine, some tears in the front leaf, otherwise good.
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  • Clay City, Indiana tornado disaster...
    Item #614254
    ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, May 30, 1883

    * Clay City, Indiana
    * Tornado disaster


    This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. The front page has an article headed: "THE INDIANA TORNADO" "The Central Portion of the State Swept by a Destructive Wind-Storm" and more. (see)
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  • Brooklyn Bridge stampede disaster...
    Item #618646
    THE EVENING NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, May 31, 1883

    * Brooklyn Bridge
    * Stampede disaster (1st report)


    The front page has an article headed: "CROWDED TO DEATH" "Terrible Results of a Decoration Day Jam on Brooklyn Bridge" and more. (see)
    Other news of the day. Complete in 4 pages, light browning and some wear at the margins, should be handled with care.
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  • The real estate market in Upstate New York...
    Item #702152
    CENTRAL NEW YORK REAL ESTATE HERALD, Syracuse, June, 1883  The volume 1, number 8 issue of a newspaper focused on real estate in Upstate New York.
    Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed so it folds out to one sheet, some rubbing at the fold, minor margin wear.
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  • Nice print of the new Brooklyn Bridge...
    Item #624686
    ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, June 2, 1883 

    * Brooklyn Bridge construction completed

    The full back page is a very nice print captioned: "The Brooklyn Bridge Over the East River Between Long Island and New York" was recently completed. Inside has a full page of 13 prints showing: "Sketches at the International Fisheries Exhibition"... Read full description  
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  • Classical piano greats...
    Item #656924
    ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, June 3, 1883

    * Classical piano players
    * Beethovan, Bach, Mozart & more


    This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. Page 16 has an article headed: "PIANO MUSIC" "Sketches Critical Estimates of Its Greatest Masters" and more with smaller subheads. (see) Text takes up 2 full columns.
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  • Baseball of the future (on horseback)...
    Item #174776
    HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 9, 1883  Full ftpg: "The Tragedy on the Brooklyn Bridge". Full page and 3/4 page print: "The Competitive Drill at Nashville, Tennessee". Fullpg. print: "Baseball of the Future" shows all players on horseback.  Another full page has: "Adventures In The San Juan Mountains", by J.J. Reilly plus much more.
    Other news and advertisements of the day are included. Complete in 16 pages.
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  • Baseball of the future (on horseback)...
    Item #683395
    HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 9, 1883  Full front page shows: "The Tragedy on the Brooklyn Bridge". Inside has a full page and 3/4 page print: "The Competitive Drill at Nashville, Tennessee".
    Perhaps most of interesting is a full page print: "Baseball of the Future" shows all players on horseback.  Another full page has: "Adventures In The San Juan Mountains", by J.J. Reilly plus much more.
    Complete in 16 pages, great condition.

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  • Beloit, Wisconsin tornado...
    Item #605324
    THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 12, 1883

    * Beloit, Wisconsin & more
    * Tornado disasters


    The front page has one column headings: "TORNADOES IN THE WEST" "Buildings Blown Into Splinters By The Wind" 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 browning, a little spine wear, other good. Should be handled with care.
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  • Boxer John L. Sullivan as a wife abuser...
    Item #693073
    THE EVENING NEWS, Detroit, June 12, 1883

    * John L. Sullivan wanted by police
    * "Boston Strong Boy" spousal abuse
    * Heavyweight bare knuckle boxing champion


    The front page has an article headed: "'Knocked Out' In One Round" "Prof. Sullivan's Latest Achievements" (see) Reports the famous boxer who is wanted by the Boston police for... Read full description  
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  • Star route scandal trial verdict...
    Item #614387
    ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, June 15, 1883

    * Star route scandal trial
    * Thomas J. Brady & Stephen W. Dorsey
    * Not guilty verdict


    This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. The front page has an article headed: "Acquitted" "A Verdict of Not Guilty Rendered in the Star-Route Trial" and more. Text takes... Read full description  
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  • Rescue at a dog pound...
    Item #174778
    HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 16, 1883  Front page print: "The Kneeling Nun". Fullpg: "A Blackville Serenade" shows a Black man playing a banjo. A full page print: "Steamer Day in New York--The Grand Summer Rush for Europe".
    Fullpg. print: "The Railroad Exhibition At Chicago" which has 3 scenes. Two half page prints: "The Cars As They Will Be On The... Read full description  
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  • The International Rifle Match...  Cotton culture in the South...
    Item #174780
    HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 23, 1883  Full ftpg. shows: "The Chinese Picnic, Iona Island--Celestial Musicians". Nice fullpg: "Mr. Jay Gould's New Yacht, The 'Atalanta'". A near full page print: "With One Hand He Was Tightly Grasping His Forehead, With The Other His Knee" which a story "The Romantic Adventures of a... Read full description  
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  •  - The Isolated Bust...

    Item #150961
    SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, SUPPLEMENT, New York, June 23, 1883. "Scientific Shows" on the back page discusses the illusion known as "The Isolated Bust". A small illustration shows a performance using the isolated bust and there is a diagram that explains how the illusion is created. Good condition.
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  • Making incandescent lamps in 1883...
    Item #709026
    SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June 30, 1883  This issue has much invention news and illustrations including front page illustration(s) headed: "WRIGHT AND MACKIE'S MACHINERY FOR MAKING INCANDESCENT ELECTRIC LAMPS". These illustration(s) also have related text as well.
    This issue is 16 pages and in nice condition.
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  • Full page of lacrosse prints...
    Item #620045
    THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, June 30, 1883  An entire page is taken up with 12 prints of: "The Canadian Game of La Crosse", each print having an identifying caption (see photos). A very nice & early displayable issue for the game of Lacrosse.
    Complete in 24 pages, some very minor wrinkling, generally very nice condition.
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  • Cincinnati, Ohio... The Declaration of Independence...
    Item #598999
    HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, July, 1883  Within this issue is an illustration by F.S. Church entitled "The Witch's Daughter"; "A Famous London Suburb", "Conventional Art", "The Romanoff's"; "The Declaration of Independence in a New Light"; "The Second Generation of Englishmen in America"; "Cincinnati"; and many more... Read full description  
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  • 1882 SS Daphne disaster...
    Item #614258
    ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, July 4, 1883

    * SS Daphne disaster
    * Govan, Glasgow, Scotland
    * Shipyard launching sinking


    This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. The front page has an article headed: "CAPSIZED IN THE CLYDE" "Frightful Accident at the Launching of the Steamer Daphne, Near Renfrew, Scotland"... Read full description  
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  • The Rondout Bridge...
    Item #631801
    SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 7, 1883  The front page has "Rondout Bridge, New York West Shore, and Buffalo Railroad" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "Dr. Hubbard's Chemical Vaporizer and Deodorizer"; "Beavers at Work"; and more illustrations, articles and advertisements.
    Complete in sixteen pages, never bound, and nice condition.
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  • 1883 Mound City, Illinois lynching...
    Item #712165
    ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, July 8, 1883

    * Mound City, Pulaski County, Illinois
    * Negro lynching - hanging - lynch mob


    This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. Page 4 has an article headed: "Chronicles Of Crime" "Excitement at Mound City Over the Lynching of Howard" and more. (see images)
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  • Mark Twain's new book...
    Item #605238
    THE 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 little margin wear, otherwise good. Should be handled with care.
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  • Origin of scalping... Native American Indians...
    Item #614275
    ST. 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 Custom" See... Read full description  
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  • The cotton industry in the South...   Santa Fe...
    Item #174786
    HARPER'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 The Rascals Out". Fullpg. of text and five... Read full description  
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  • Bascule Bridge...
    Item #631800
    SCIENTIFIC 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 sixteen pages, never bound, and nice condition.
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  • Lillie Langtry and various crimes...
    Item #626167
    ST. 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.
    Sixteen pages, very nice condition.
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  • Tivoli, Maryland pier disaster...
    Item #614355
    ST. 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 Pier Freighted... Read full description  
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  • Miles City, Montana lynching & fire...
    Item #614356
    ST. 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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  • Saratoga... Standing Rock Agency... Louisiana Sugar Industry... The Late "Tom Thumb"...
    Item #174790
    HARPER'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 'Sugar Industry of Louisiana' is... Read full description  
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  • Ischia Earthquake of 1883...
    Item #669936
    ST. 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.
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  • James Carey murdered...
    Item #605255
    THE 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 browning,... Read full description  
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  • Mayersville, Mississippi lynching...
    Item #614382
    ST. 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.
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  • Great reporting from the Old West...
    Item #631453
    ST. 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 Drunken Frolic at... Read full description  
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  • Seabright and Long Branch, New Jersey......
    Item #174792
    HARPER'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 & Long Branch'. Also: 'The... Read full description  
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  • Battle of Wilson's Creek reunion.....
    Item #614381
    ST. 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" "Federals and... Read full description  
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  • Log jam in Grand Rapids, Michigan...
    Item #174796
    HARPER'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 Fisheries" shows 4 scenes as well plus much more.
    Other news and advertisements of the day are included. Complete in 16 pages.
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  • Sitka, Alaska description.....
    Item #614380
    ST. 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 very... Read full description  
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  • Frank James, El Paso, Yellowstone, burglars...
    Item #712624
    ST. 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 Thriving Frontier Town--A... Read full description  
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  • 1883 Rochester, Minnesota tornado...
    Item #616976
    ST. 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 columns.
    Other news of the day throughout. Complete in 10 pages, nice condition.
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  • Yellowstone...   Chinatown, NewYork...
    Item #174798
    HARPER'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 The Building" and "Strolling... Read full description  
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  • Historic newspaper item #221660
    Item #221660
    HARPER'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 approximately is 14.75 x 19.75 inches. The matting color is a medium shade of green/grey color.
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  • Eel Fisheries of Long Island...
    Item #174800
    HARPER'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 fullpg: "Long Branch--West End". Fullpg.... Read full description  
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  •  - Minneapolis Minnesota...

    Item #203728
    HOUSEKEEPER, 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.
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  • The trial of Frank James coming to an end...
    Item #685737
    ST. 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 Concerning Instructions t the... Read full description  
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  • The Canoe Convention by W. A. Rogers...
    Item #174802
    HARPER'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 Foreign Exhibition". Full page of cartoons: "The... Read full description  
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  •  - Sport in North Devon...

    Item #222401
    This 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.

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  • The 'Maid of the Mist'...     Niagara Falls...
    Item #174804
    HARPER'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, New York, Where The Republican State Convention... Read full description  
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  • Illustrated Circus Ad... One of the best...
    Item #598350
    BELLEFONTE 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 advertizing is... Read full description  
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