Historic Newspapers: Reconstruction (1865-1877)
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Item #625380SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Feb. 13, 1875 An inside page has a 4 by 5 illustration of "Blackford's Flying Machine". The companion report headed "A New Form of Flying Machine", begins with the solution to successful flight: "Screw propulsion is the principle upon which will, probably, be accomplished the great problem of... Read full description -
Item #173906HARPER'S WEEKLY, Feb. 20, 1875 Ftpg: 'The Valentine' shows a Black boy drawing one. Very nice fullpg: 'Sketches In An Orange Grove' showing 7 vignettes showing the different aspects of the industry. Halfpg: 'Moonlight Coasting'. 2/3pg. Th. Nast print.
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Item #596160SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, February 20, 1875 The front page of this issue features "The Proposed Niagara Bridge at Lewiston, N.Y." and an associated article. Inside the issue is: a text article "Flying Machines"; "Irrigation in Colorado - Letting Water Into a Sluice Way"; "Measuring Mountains"; "Cameron's Plenum... Read full description -
Item #601451NEW YORK TRIBUNE, February 25, 1875
* Whiskey Ring scandal
* Tax revenues
This 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has one column headings: "WASHINGTON" "Great Triumph Of The Whiskey Ring" and more. See images for text.
Complete, light browning, very minor margin wear, nice condition.... Read full description -
Item #601452NEW YORK TRIBUNE, February 26, 1875
* Church of St. Andrew
* Roman Catholic - NYC
* Roof collapse disaster (1st report)
This 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has one column headings: "A CHURCH CRUSHED IN" "A Congregation Overwhelmed By A Falling Wall" "A... Read full description -
Item #173908HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Feb. 27, 1875 Full front pg. Nast illus. of "The Trouble Has Commenced-A Tale of Anxiety." Inside is a full pg. Nast illus. of "Washington, Lincoln, and Grant."
Doublepage centerfold of "Lady Washington's Reception Day." 1/6 pg. portrait of "The Hon. Francis M. Cockrell." 2/3 pg.... Read full description -
Item #220489SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, February 27, 1875 This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions and/or prints: System of Railway Switches and Signals - Hudson River TunnelWater Injector & much more, with related text.
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Item #594383THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 27, 1875
* Chief Stone Calf
* Cheyenne Indians
The front page as small one column heading on 6th column: "Surrender Of Indian Tribe" and "Stone Calf And 1,600 Cheyennes With Their German Women Captives Surrender". See photo for brief text here.
This issue contains other news of the day throughout.... Read full description -
Item #697875ARIZONA CITIZEN, Tucson, Arizona Territory, Feb. 27, 1875 Many years ago we had a reasonable inventory of this title, but today this issue is among our last.
A nice assortment of news articles including: "Loss By Indians--Claims for Depredations by Indians..." "Local Mining Affairs" "Pueblo Viejo Valley" "Texas and... Read full description -
Item #651717THE MILLERS JOURNAL, New York, February 28, 1875 This has a subtitle "Hydraulic Engineer" and features a very graphic and displayable masthead as it features a grindwheel, waterwheel, barrels, ships, grains, and windmill. The issue features articles, some with illustrations and numerous advertisements.
Complete in eight pages, uncut, with scattered... Read full description -
Item #594381THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 1, 1875
* Bloody Benders
* John Sr. arrest
The front page has a small one column heading near the bottom of column six:
"Probable Arrest Of Old John Bender At Last"
See photo for brief text here. Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, very minor margin wear, otherwise good condition. -
Item #701281CENTENNIAL AND JOURNAL OF THE EXPOSITION, Philadelphia, March, 1875 This was a short-lived newspaper that began in April, 1873, "...the first newspaper exclusively devoted to the great project of the celebration of the hundredth anniversary of the political life of our country...".
The front page features a large print... Read full description -
Item #173910HARPER'S WEEKLY, March 6, 1875 Full ftpg. by Nast, plus another fullpg. political cartoon by Nast inside. Fullpg: 'The Twins' shows a black family. Nearly fullpg: 'Wild Duck Shooting on Lough Corrib, Ireland'
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Item #613746ST. LOUIS DAILY GLOBE, Missouri, March 7, 1875
* Georgetown, Colorado
* "Silver Queen of Colorado"
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. Page 3 has an article headed: "COLORADO" A Batch of Correspondence, Descriptive and Otherwise" "Georgetown, its Mountains, Mines and... Read full description -
Item #613713ST. LOUIS DAILY GLOBE, Missouri, March 8, 1875
* Civil Rights law tested
* Treatment of Negroes changed ?
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. Page 2 has an article headed: "Civil Rights" "A Test Case in a Shaving-Saloon"
Complete in 8 pages, minor irregularity along spine, very... Read full description -
Item #601455NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 10, 1875
* Samuel Pierpont Langley
* Allegheny Observatory
* Solar heat lecture w/ illustrations
Page 2 has one column headings: "SOURCES OF SOLAR HEAT", "A Lecture By Prof. S. P. Langley", "Immense Amount Of The Heat Of The Sun". This contains very lengthy text and 7 related illustrations. Other news... Read full description -
Item #626678SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, Bakersfield, March 11, 1875
* Rare Old West title
An uncommon & early title from this California town.
Four pages, a wealth of ads, never bound nor trimmed, nice condition.
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Item #173912HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 13, 1875 Full front page Nast illus. entitled Under Parole of Honor-The Ex-Officers of the Ex-Confederate Army in Congress." Inside is a full pg. Nast illus. of "A Legitimate Question About Home Rule."
Doublepage centerfold of "The Return Home." Also, three 1/3 pg. illus. pertaining to "the... Read full description -
Item #667170SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 13, 1875. This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: EARLY TAXIDERMY - ANIMAL TRAP - SAFETY GOVERNOR - STEAM TRAP & Much More. These illustrations also have text that goes along with them. Very interesting advertisements as... Read full description -
Item #705564SANTA CRUZ ENTERPRISE, California, March 13, 1875
* Wild Old West
* Rare publication
A volume 2 issue of this now-popular seaside community in the Monterey Bay vicinity. Various news of the day with a great wealth of advertisements.
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Item #601456NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 15, 1875
* Black Hills gold discovery
* Harney Peak - South Dakota
This 12 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has small one column headings: "The Black Hills" "Return Of Four Of The Gold-Seekers With Specimens Of Gold And Silver..." See image for... Read full description -
Item #601457NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 15, 1875
* Mid-Delaware Bridge
* River ice jam flood
* Port Jervis
This 12 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has one column headings: "THE DELAWARE FLOOD" "Breaking Of The Ice Gorge At Port Jervis" and much more with related map. Loads of text.
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Item #581001THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, March 17, 1785 The full frontpage is of "His Eminence Cardinal John McCloskey - Proclaimed by the Consistory at Rome Last Monday". Within the issue is "The Lat M. Corot, French Painter", "The Trial of Rev. Henry Ward Beecher", "The New York Medico-Legal Society" and... Read full description -
Item #613715ST. LOUIS DAILY GLOBE, Missouri, March 18, 1875
* St. Patrick's Day celebration
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. The front page has an article headed: "ERIN GO BRAUGH" "Imposing Display in Honor of Ireland's Patron Saint" "Ten Thousand Lovers of the Old Sod Tramp the... Read full description -
Item #152220SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 20, 1875 Detailed full ftpg. illustrations and article (see photo) shows and describes the process of: PORCELAIN MANUFACTURING. There is also an article on The American Crane. In good condition. -
Item #173914HARPER'S WEEKLY, Mar. 20, 1875 Nice halfpg: 'Florida Crackers Going to Church' & 'Antelope Stamping a Rattlesnake to Death'. Halfpg: 'Indian Sledge Journey' & 'Chinese Fishermen in San Francisco Bay'. Nearly fullpg. Nast print.
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Item #698096NEW-YORK TIMES, March 20, 1875
* Tiburcio Vasquez execution death (1st report)
* Los Angeles, California outlaw bandit
The front page has: "Execution Of The Bandit Vasquez" "Hanged At San Jose, Cal., Yesterday--No Attempt At Rescue--He Is Cool To The Last."
The report about the execution of this colorful outlaw who... Read full description -
Item #699005PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, March 20, 1875
* Tiburcio Vasquez execution death (1st report)
* Los Angeles, California outlaw bandit
At the bottom of the front page is: Executions", an inconspicuous report headed: "Last of Vasquez--The Bandit Hanged At San Jose". The report, which describes the execution of the infamous bandit... Read full description -
Item #705401NEW-YORK TIMES, March 20, 1875
* Tiburcio Vasquez execution death (1st report)
* Los Angeles, California outlaw bandit
The front page has: "Execution Of The Bandit Vasquez" "Hanged At San Jose, Cal., Yesterday--No Attempt At Rescue--He Is Cool To The Last."
The report about the execution of this colorful outlaw who... Read full description -
Item #698345TRUCKEE REPUBLICAN, California, March 24, 1875
* Wild Old West
* Uncommon publication
From this town at the "elbow" of California near the Nevada border at an elevation of 5800 ft. Historically well known for the Donner Party tragedy which happened nearby in 1846.
Four pages, some ink stains, never bound nor trimmed, minor... Read full description -
Item #613734ST. LOUIS DAILY GLOBE, Missouri, March 25, 1875
* John Mitchel death
* Irish nationalist activist
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. Page 2 has an article headed: "John Mitchel" "A Sketch of His Life, and an Estimate of His Character"
Complete in 8 pages, minor irregularity... Read full description -
Item #605983THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, March 26, 1875
* Early billiards - pool championship
* Cyrille Dion vs. Maurice Vignaux
The front page has small one column headings: "Billiard Match" "Vignaux Beats Cyrille Dion for the Championship" See image for text here.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, minor spine wear, nice condition. -
Item #677587ST. LOUIS DAILY GLOBE, Missouri, March 26, 1875
* Henry Ward Beecher
* Elizabeth Tilton
* Adultery trial
* Victoria Woodhull
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. The front page has an article headed: "THEODORE AND VICTORIA" "Tilton's Oft-Repeated Visits to the Woodhull Mansion" and... Read full description -
Item #173916HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 27, 1875 Full front pg. Nast illus. of "Hammering Woke Them at Last." Inside is a full pg. Nast illus. of "A Moonshine Scene."
Doublepage centerfold of "The Inundation." Two 1/3 pg. portraits of "The Mikado of Japan" and "The Empress of Japan." Two 1/4 pg. portraits of... Read full description -
Item #210671SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 27, 1875 This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: PORCELAIN MANUFACTURING - STEAM ICE ELEVATOR - HYDRAULIC MOTOR & Much More. Included are images and related text of each. Period ads are... Read full description -
Item #605984THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, March 27, 1875
* General Philip Sheridan letter
* Gold in the Black Hills
The front page has one column headings: "A MOUNTAIN OF GOLD" "The Black Hills Country" "What General Sheridan Knows About it" "Vision Of An El Doprado" "Another Voyage of Discovery" Letter takes up a full column... Read full description -
Item #702627ST. LOUIS DAILY GLOBE, Missouri, March 27, 1875
* Texas State Penitentiary "Walls Unit"
* Huntsville, Texas horrors
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. Page 10 has an article headed: "HOPELESS HORROR", with subheads: "Crime Against Criminals in the Texas... Read full description -
Item #205499HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, April, 1875. This 150+ page magazine is loaded with interesting stories and news events with numerous prints, too many to photograph. Featured in this issue are interesting prints associated with early American humor. There is lengthy text associated with these prints as well. Reader's digest sized issue in nice... Read full description -
Item #173918HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 3, 1875 Front full pg. illus. of "Judith's Prayer-Before the Tent of Holofernes." Inside is a full pg. illus. entitled "Love in a Cottage." 2/3 pg. Nast illus. of "The Good (Pure White) Shepherd."
Doublepage centerfold Nast illus. entitled "The Same Ultramontane Cat All Over the... Read full description -
Item #723147BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Pennsylvania, April 6, 1875
* Molly Maguires
* Miners - railroad6
* Gov. John F. Hartranft
* Pennsylvania
Page 3 has an article with small heading: "Shot by the 'Molly Maguires'"
And a related article on page 3 with small heading: "Troubles in the Coal Regions" (see images) Nice to have in a Pennsylvania... Read full description -
Item #173920HARPER'S WEEKLY, April 10, 1875 Full front pg. Nast illus. of "Eternal Vigilance is the Price of Liberty." Thirty small illus. of "Recent Inventions." 1 1/2 pg. illus. of "Prince Bismarck in His Study." Two 2/3 pg. illus. pertaining to "The English University Boat Race" including "...Aquatics at Oxford"... Read full description -
Item #689781THE DALLAS DAILY HERALD, Texas, April 11, 1875
* Rare title from the Southwest
* Many advertisements
The front page includes: "Armed Bands of Mexicans Still Depredating on the Rio Grande Frontier". Wealth of news of the day and a great wealth of advertising as well.
Four pages, irregular at the spine, and ink spot on the back leaf, bit... Read full description -
Item #601526NEW YORK TRIBUNE, April 12, 1875
* Paul Boyton "Fearless Frogman"
* English Channel swim - rubber suit
This 12 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has one column headings: "Trip Across The English Channel" "Paul Boyton's Journey In His Life-Saving... Read full description -
Item #605989THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, April 16, 1875
* Phineas T. Barnum
* Hippodrome advertisement
Page 5 has a 11 x 2 inch advertisement for: "P. T. BARNUM'S GREAT ROMAN HIPPODROME" with illustration of Barnum. (see)
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 8 pages, very minor spine, nice condition. -
Item #173922HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 17, 1875 Two front 1/4 pg. illus. pertaining to the story "The Fair Critic." Inside is a 1/2 pg. illus. of "Required to Live Under a New Order of Things."
Doublepage centerfold of "The Great Revival in England-A Service of Messrs. Moody and Sankey at the Agricultural Hall,... Read full description -
Item #601531NEW YORK TRIBUNE, April 17, 1875
* Charles Darwin
* Evolution
This 12 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
Page 3 has one column headings: "DARWINISM IN GERMANY" "Truth And Error Mingled In The Doctrine" and more. This contains lengthy text, see photos for portion.
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Item #605990THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, April 17, 1875
* Ballooning Zenith disaster
* Paris, France aeronauts
The front page has a one column heading: "Extraordinary Balloon Ascension" with smaller subhead: "Ballooning Extraordinary--A Fatal Ascension" See image for brief text here.
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 8 pages, very... Read full description -
Item #705629ARIZONA CITIZEN, Tucson, Arizona Territory, April 17, 1875 Many years ago we had a reasonable inventory of this title, but today this issue is among our last.
A nice assortment of news articles and ads, including: "Letter From Col. Hodge - His Impressions After a Very Detailed Examination of Much of the Territory" "Mohave County"... Read full description -
Item #701477NEW YORK HERALD, April 20, 1875
* Battles of Lexington and Concord - Mass.
* 1st major engagement of Revolutionary War
* 100th year anniversary celebration - celebrated
Acknowledging the 100th anniversary of the beginning of the Revolutionary War, with the Battle of Lexington & Concord, this newspaper includes... Read full description -
Item #613740ST. LOUIS DAILY GLOBE, Missouri, April 23, 1875
* Denison, Texas
* Grayson County
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. Page 3 has an article headed: "Northern Texas" "Denison--Its History and Rapid Progress" "Business and Prospects of the City"
Complete in 8 pages, minor... Read full description
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