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Item #571160TULARE WEEKLY TIMES, Visalia, California, February 28, 1880
* Visalia, California
* Wild Old West - Rare title
This 8 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,... Read full description -
Item #571113THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, October 5, 1892 The third column of the front page features "LATEST BY TELEGRAPH" "News of More or Less Importance From All the World" "DEATH OF LORD TENNYSON" "At 3:30 Today His doctors Say He Is Slowly Passing Away" "THE PECK BEATS THE PURITAN". The text of... Read full description -
Item #571110BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Pennsylvania, December 12, 1867
* From the Indian Wars era
* 19th century Bethlehem, Pennsylvania original
This issue has many small reports on local news and political news. There is an article on the "Union Pacific Railroad." The rest of the issue consists of ads of all kinds. (see photos) There are several... Read full description -
Item #571087NATIONAL INTELLINGENCER, Washington D.C., December 9, 1845 Page three contains a "One Hundred Dollars Reward" for a runaway from the subscriber. On the same page is the announcement of exhibition of Tom Thumb. Also within this issue are congressional reports, news of the day and a variety of advertisements.
This is complete in four pages with... Read full description -
Item #571083NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT & STATE GAZETTE, Concord, New Hampshire, May 20, 1822
On the front page under "Laws Of The U. States" are seven "Acts" each signed in type: James Monroe. One of the acts provided "for the relief of the purchasers of public lands prior to the first day of July, eighteen hundred and twenty," This issue... Read full description -
Item #571054NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington (D.C.), February 13, 1844 The frontpage of this issue contains reports on "The United States Ship Princeton" which had left from Philadelphia having in tow the brig Caraccas, bound for Laguayra, however incurring difficulties due to ice. "The Cherokee Councill in session at Tah-le-quah"... Read full description -
Item #571050THE LADY, London, England, July 7, 1893 This features a subtitled "A Journal for Gentlewomen" and is also "The Royal Wedding Number". The inside title page features photos of Princess Victoria May and Prince George, Duke of York. The issue is comprised of a variety of articles, illustrations and photos about and of the wedding. Advertisements are... Read full description -
Item #571048NATIONAL GAZETTE AND LITERARY REGISTER, Philadelphia, June 28, 1831 The front page of this issue features the resignation of Jn. Macpherson Berrien from the office of Attorney General followed by the letter of acceptance from Andrew Jackson (signed in type). Other news of the day and advertisements. Also on the front page is the letter... Read full description -
Item #571046NATIONAL GAZETTE AND LITERARY REGISTER, Philadelphia, January 23, 1830 Page 4 features an article entitled "The Rail Road" which reports "The Rail road from Pratt street to the Carrollton Viaduct presented on Saturday a scene of enlivened and animating interest. A vast crowd of persons, attracted by the beauty and mildness of the day, and a number... Read full description -
Item #571044THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, June 7, 1873 The full frontpage is comprised of several illustrations and is entitled "'The Races' --- On the Road to Jerome Park." Inside the issue is a portrait style illustration of "Count Andrassy" which someone had tried to color the lapel of the suit coat and his eyes. "The King in Hyde Park"... Read full description -
Item #571043PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, April 11, 1857 As noted in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage", this is a volume II issue of a very early sporting publication. An article "Base Ball" has the announcement of the elected officers for the Excelsior Base Ball Club of... Read full description -
Item #571042ARMY AND NAVY CHRONICLE, Washington, November 8, 1838 Inside has the "Hints for the Creation of a New Bureau"; reports from Commander D.G. Farragut at Vera Cruz; General Taylor and his treaty with the Apalachicola Indian treaty and more. Octavo-size, 16 pages, some lite foxing, otherwise in good condition. -
Item #570924WAVERLY FREE PRESS, Waverly, New York, April 11, 1891 The second page of this issue contains the report of the death of P. T. Barnum. "On Tuesday evening, April 7, 1891, that prince of showmen, P. T. Barnum, breathed his last. He was in this 81st year and died from heart failure... His life was rounded out full and complete, and will always... Read full description -
Item #570823COLUMBIAN CENTINEL EXTRA, Boston, Massachusetts, September 23, 1802 This singlesheet EXTRA is "A List of the Prizes, (and Fortunate Numbers) in the FIRST CLASS of South Hadley Canal Lottery." Both the front and back is taken up with the listing of the numbers.
This sheet measures approximately 19.5 x 12 inches, does contain some damp-staining... Read full description -
Item #570754HANOVER HERALD, Hanover, Pennsylvania, November 22, 1836. Page 3 features the Official Returns for President and Vice President for Pennsylvania along with the Electoral Election results. The front page of the issue contains a $25.00 Reward for a runaway apprentice. This contains other news and advertisements of the day. This is complete in four... Read full description -
Dated in 1810...
Item #570739BOSTON PATRIOT, Massachusetts, 1810 An authentic issue of this famous title dated in the year 1810. Woodcut prints of ships, period advertising, and political reporting are common. A great issue to have if desiring to gain a snap-shot view of 1810 from one of the most prominent cities and cultural hubs of early America. in the mid-1800's,... Read full description -
Dated in 1810...
Item #570737BOSTON GAZETTE, Massachusetts, 1810 An authentic issue of this famous title dated in the year 1810. Woodcut prints of ships, period advertising, and political reporting are common. A great issue to have if desiring to gain a snap-shot view of 1810 from one of the most prominent cities and cultural hubs of early America.
The issue is complete, has... Read full description -
Item #570683NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 31, 1867 The frontpage of this issue contains a small article announcing "The McCool and Jones Prize Fight". "It is understood that the fight between Mike McCool and Aaron Jones for the championship of the United States will take place somewhere in Butler county, Ohio... The fight... Read full description -
Item #570408ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, October 6, 1888 (print only)
This is a colored single-page print illustration entitled "A Helping Hand" is a Supplement tp the publication.
This measures approximately 15.5 x 11 and is in very good condition.
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Item #570405NEW YORK SUNDAY PRESS, November 19, 1859 (print only)
This very colorful illustration is a single-page illustration from the Supplement of this publication entitled "Columbus at the Royal Court of Spain".
This measures approximately 14.5 x 9 and has scattered lite staining. See photos.
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Item #570404ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, November 19, 1859 (print only)
This is a single-page print illustration entitled "Sports in America. -- Shooting Turkeys for Thanksgiving-Day". This is done in a duo-tone format.
This measures approximately 15.5 x 11 and has scattered lite staining. See photos.
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Item #570403ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, November 19, 1859 (print only)
This is a single-page print illustration entitled "Sports in America. -- Shooting Turkeys for Thanksgiving-Day". This is done in a duo-tone format.
This measures approximately 15.5 x 11 and has scattered lite staining. See photos.
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Item #570402ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, November 29, 1884 (print only)
This is a double print illustration of "Hunting Sketches" by G. L. Harrison is from the extra supplement to this publication. The one is entitled "I'd a lead of them all when we came to the brook, a big one -- a bumper -- and up to your chin" and the other "Who --... Read full description -
Item #570399ILLUSTRATED NEWS, 1860 (print only)
PLEASE NOTE: The exact date of the issue is unknown. This is an illustration of Charles Gilpin, Esq, M.P. who was the Secretary to the Poor-Law Board in Britain. The print area measures approximately 6.75 x 8.5 with the overall page measuring approximately 10.5 x 15.5 inches. The page does contain a faint dampstain at the... Read full description -
Item #570394HARPER'S MONTHLY, 1892 (print only)
PLEASE NOTE: The exact date of issue is unknown. This hunting print by R. F. Zogbaum is entitled "In Full Cry".
The print size is approximately 5 x 7.5 inches.
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Item #570359NEW YORK HERALD, New York, April 14, 1864
* Columbus, Kentucky
* Chattanooga, Tennessee
Among front page items are: "Important From Kentucky" "A Battle Going On At Columbus" "The Surrender of Fort Halleck Demanded by the Rebels" "3000 Furloughed Veterans & a Battery Landed at the Town"... Read full description -
Item #570349FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY, New York, June 2, 1892
* Rare 19th century color cover
Occasionally this title had beautiful color prints on their front pages, and this is one of the better ones (see photos). The print is captioned: :"Good-Bye, Papa." taken from the painting by Seymour J. Guy.
Complete in 16 pages, just a slight bit... Read full description -
Item #570267Unknown title, 1885 (print only)
PLEASE NOTE: The exact title of the issue and date is unknown. This print by Frederic Remington is entitled "Coming to the Rodeo".
The print size is approximately 8.25 x 4.75 inches and the overall matted size approximately is 12.25 x 8.75 inches. The matting color is a medium shade of blue/grey color. -
Item #570266Unknown title, 1885 (print only)
PLEASE NOTE: The exact title of the issue and date is unknown. This print by Frederic Remington is entitled "A Forester".
The print size is approximately 5.25 x 6.75 inches and the overall matted size approximately is 9.25 x 10.25 inches. The matting color is a medium shade of blue/grey color. -
Item #570265Unknown title, 1885 (print only)
PLEASE NOTE: The exact title of the issue and date is unknown. This print by Frederic Remington is entitled "The Blue-China Cossack".
The print size is approximately 5.5 x 6.5 inches and the overall matted size approximately is 8.5 x 10.5 inches. The matting color is a medium shade of blue/grey color. -
Item #570264Unknown title, 1885 (print only)
PLEASE NOTE: The exact title of the issue and date is unknown. This print by Frederic Remington is entitled "Specimen Jones".
The print size is approximately 2.5 x 5.75 inches and the overall matted size approximately is 6.5 x 9.75 inches. The matting color is a medium shade of blue/grey color. -
Item #570263Unknown title, 1885 (print only)
PLEASE NOTE: The exact title of the issue and date is unknown. This print by Frederic Remington is entitled "My Comrade".
The print size is approximately 2 x 6 inches and the overall matted size approximately is 6.25 x 10.25 inches. The matting color is a medium shade of blue/grey color. -
Item #570262Unknown title, 1885 (print only)
PLEASE NOTE: The exact title of the issue and date is unknown. This print by Frederic Remington is entitled "el Patron".
The print size is approximately 4.5 x 6.5 inches and the overall matted size approximately is 8.5 x 10.5 inches. The matting color is a medium shade of blue/grey color. -
Item #570261Unknown title, 1885 (print only)
PLEASE NOTE: The exact title of the issue and date is unknown. This print by Frederic Remington is entitled "The Administrador of San Jose de Bavicora".
The print size is approximately 5 x 5.5 inches and the overall matted size approximately is 9. x 9.5 inches. The matting color is a medium shade of... Read full description -
Item #570260Unknown title, 1885 (print only)
PLEASE NOTE: The exact title of the issue and date is unknown. This print by Frederic Remington is entitled "A Study of Action".
The print size is approximately 5.25 x 5.25 inches and the overall matted size approximately is 9.25 x 9.25 inches. The matting color is a medium shade of blue/grey color. -
Item #569959A popular way to assemble a variety of titles at a low price. We will give you ten different American newspapers ranging from 1820 to 1899 (no pulp issues) in average condition with good reading. A wealth of varied issues for just under $5 each. A great set for a great price. The image shown is representative of the look and condition of the issues you... Read full description -
Item #569864THE PITTSBURGH POST, Pennsylvania, April 28, 1862
* Capture of New Orleans
* Very early report
At the top of page 2 is a report: "The Very Latest Telegraph" "New Orleans Taken!" "Great Destruction Of Property, Cotton, Steamboats, etc." "All Was Consternation and... Read full description -
Item #569856ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL, New York, Feb. 13, 1864 As noted in the masthead this was the: "Gazette of The Regular & Volunteer Forces" and as such is replete with military news of all sorts.
Among the war-related items are those headed: "General McClellan's Report" "The Military Situation"... Read full description -
Item #569790THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, December 7, 1861
* South Carolina coast
* Morristown, Tennessee
The front page features two Civil War maps, headed: "Operations In South Carolina" and "Map of Eastern Tennessee--Morristown, the Scene of Parson Brownlow's Exploit..." The balance of the ftpg. is taken up with various... Read full description -
Item #569781FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, May 9, 1891
* Inventor Thomas Alva Edison
* Early bowling
A full page has two prints of: "The Troubles in the Pennsylvania Coke Region" & another fullpg. has 5 prints relating to: "Breaking Ground for the Grant Monument in Riverside Park, New York".
Most of a page of text... Read full description -
Item #569437THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, September 24, 1860 Page one has an interesting article dated August 29, 1860, "Nicaragua-The American Minister-An Ultimatum-Walker And His Chances", which has about 10 linera inches of text regarding Walker, his arrival at Truxillo, and an encouragement to resist him. Two additional articles within the issue... Read full description -
Item #569411THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, August 5, 1871
* Game of croquet print
Within this issue is a very nice full page print captioned: "Croquet Under Difficulties", by the water's edge. Other prints of interest include: "The Irish Orange Riots in New York" "Abbotsford" "Melrose Abbey" "The Scott... Read full description -
Item #569408THE CINCINNATI DAILY GAZETTE, Cincinnati, Ohio, Dec. 6, 1870 Taking over 3 1/2 columns on the ftpg. is the: "President's Message" signed in type at it's conclusion by the President: U.S. Grant. This was his annual state-of-the-union address, with subheads including: "The Slave Trade Treaty" "Our... Read full description -
Item #569403ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL, New York, February 6, 1864
* Abraham Lincoln proclamation
* Call for more U.S. troops
As noted in the masthead this was the: "Gazette of The Regular & Volunteer Forces" and as such is replete with military news of all sorts.
The front page has: "Proclamation by the President"... Read full description -
Item #569402ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL, New York, Feb. 6, 1864
* Abraham Lincoln proclamation
* More troops - Civil War
As noted in the masthead this was the: "Gazette of The Regular & Volunteer Forces" and as such is replete with military news of all sorts.
The front page has: "Proclamation by the President" for a draft... Read full description -
Item #569241THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, February 9, 1861 The ftpg. includes: "Our National Troubles" "the Trip of the Steam Frigate Brooklyn to Florida" "will fort Sumter Be Taken? " "The Correspondence Between Col. Hayne & the President" "Surrender of the Pensacola Navy Yard & the Cutter Lewis Cass"... Read full description -
Item #569175THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 13, 1861
* United States Navy ironclad print
The front page has a very unusual illustration, being three views of: "The Stephens Battery" beneath which is considerable descriptive text beneath it (see for portions). Plus the top of the first column has many Civil War heads including;... Read full description -
Item #569116THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, January 24, 1862 Among the ftpg. one column heads are: "Important From Kentucky" "Additional Details of the Battle of Mill Spring" "Desperate & Decisive Bayonet Charge of the Union Troops" "General Buell Master of the Situation in Kentucky"... Read full description -
Item #569115THE NEW YORK HERALD, January 6, 1862
* Union prisoners
* Original Civil War
Among the front page reports are: "The Returned Prisoners" "Interesting Incidents Connected with the Union Prisoners from Richmond" "The First Glimpse of the Stars & Stripes" "Movements of Mr. Seward" and more.
Eight pages,... Read full description -
Item #569106THE STRANGER, Albany, New York, April 23, 1814 An unusual & curious small-size newspaper with eclectic content, although mostly literary in theme. This title lasted for less than one year from 1813 to 1814.
Measures 8 1/4 by 5 inches with 16 pages, nice condition.
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