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Item #538294"After" Hogarth engraving dated September 1, 1807
NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after one by William Hogarth titled "Industry & Idleness".
William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work... Read full description
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Item #538222SALEM GAZETTE, Salem, Massachusetts, March 25, 1817.
* Marriage of General Winfield Scott
Among the Marriages on page 3 is one that says: "In Virginia, Gen. Winfield Scott, of the U.S. army, to Miss Maria D. Mayo". It seems he can win the fair as well as the field.
Other news of the day with several advertisements. Bit of margin... Read full description -
Item #538218SUPPLEMENT TO THE DAILY EVENING HERALD, Stockton, California, September 24, 1878
* From the Old West
* Uncommon broadside
Here is a single sheet broadside (printed on one side only) containing mostly ads, plus a topical report. Nice have in a California title. In very good condition. -
Item #538181THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York City, July 27, 1934
* Winsor McCay death
* Cartoonist - Comics
This 36 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 17 that include:
* WINSOR M'CAY, 62, CARTOONIST, DEAD
* Creator of Many Popular Comic Drawings Suffers Sudden Collapse at Home
* Taught Himself To Draw
and more.
Also a one column photo of Winsor McCay as... Read full description -
Item #538152THE AMERICAN SOCIALIST, Oneida, New York April 4, 1878
* Thomas Edison's phonograph
* During development
This 8 page newspaper is in very nice condition and contains news of the day, stories and Advertisements with the following featured material: Very short page 7 report on the phonograph during development. SEE PHOTO. See history as it happened. -
Item #538118INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Dec. 26, 1816.
* Canal Locks
* Black River at Brownsville New York
A page 2 report says:
* ...the locks on the Black River, below Brownsville, N.Y., are completed, so that the navigation is now unmolested from the Lake to Brownsville. One of the largest boats used on the St. Lawrence, with about 100 men...passed... Read full description -
Item #537983THE REPUBLICAN, from Red Wing, Minnesota, dated January 21, 1882. This newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements, many which are illustrated.
This complete 8 page issue is slightly browned, otherwise in nice, clean condition. See photos for details.
source: wikipedia: In the early 1850s settlers disembarking from Mississippi River... Read full description -
Item #537953WEEKLY KERN COUNTY RECORD, Bakersfield, California, December 22, 1881
* Volume one issue from Bakersfield California
* Uncommon Old West title
It is a rarity for us to find 19th century newspapers from the southern half of California.
Complete in four pages, various news and curious tidbits of the day, and a wealth of Old West style ads,... Read full description -
Item #537763THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Atlanta, Georgia, August 24, 1911
* Early aviation...
* Airplane flight record broken...
This 14 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "MAN-BIRD SOARS OVER NEW YORK THIS AFTERNOON" "Aviator Atwood Will Soon Complete Long St. Louis--Gotham Air Voyage"... Read full description -
Item #537752THE OMAHA DAILY BEE, Omaha, Nebraska, August 19, 1911
* Oscar Brindley...
* Airplane altitude record broken...
This 16 page newspaper has a three line, one column headline on the front page: "Brindley Sets New Altitude Mark for World in Air Boat" with subhead: "Aviator Soars Eleven Thousand... Read full description -
Item #537747THE CIRCULAR, Oneida NY, April 4, 1870
* Charles Dickens decides to become an author* 15th Amendment Ratified
A small size newspaper from the famous Oneida Community in New York, an early "commune" in experimental living. Various religiously-themed content but a bit of reporting of news of the day as well. An... Read full description -
Item #223331THE OMAHA DAILY NEWS, Nebraska, March 12, 1927.
* 1st Armored Truck Robbery in U.S.
* Flatheads Gang
This 23 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 2: "9 Bandits Blow Up Armored Auto; Take $102,000 Pay", "Dynamite Bombs Planted in Road; Touched Off as Truck Passes Over; Five Injured".
Other news of... Read full description -
Item #223177THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York City, New York, October 8, 1937
* New York Yankees verses New York Giants...
* World Series...
This 48 page newspaper has a three line, one column headline on the front page: "YANKS ROUT GIANTS, LEAD, 2-0, IN SERIES; RUFFING VICTOR, 8-1" with subheads that include: "58,000... Read full description -
Item #223154NEW YORK TIMES, New York City, New York, April 6, 1873 Front page has: "THE WRECKED ATLANTIC," " Personal Narratives--The Hatches Battened Down on Women and Children--Inhuman Conduct of the Crew". This famous ocean steamer crashed upon a rock about fifty yards from Meagher's Island, Halifax, Nova Scotia, on April 1.... Read full description -
Item #222970SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, Aug. 18, 1888 Among the articles are: "Cold Storage on Shipboard" "Refrigerating Machine" "Apparatus for Extracting Water of Condensation" "Instantaneous Photographs" "South Front of the Laboratory of the Marine Biological Association, on the Citadel Hill,... Read full description -
Item #222913SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, July 12, 1902* The 'Subway' of Paris* Manfucturing Anchor ChainsThis 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations/text pertaining to the latest inventions and scientific discoveries of the day including: "The Manufacture of Fifty-Ton Anchor Chains at Lebanon,... Read full description -
Item #222823THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 24, 1948.
* D. W. Griffith death
* 1st report
This 28 page newspaper has a two line, one column headline on page15: "DAVID W. GRIFFITH, FILM PIONEER, DIES" with subheads that include: "Producer of 'Birth of Nation', Intolerance' and 'America' Made Nearly 500 Pictures"... Read full description -
Item #222799SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Aug. 25, 1900 This issue contains illustrations, accompanied by text, of the latest inventions of the day including: "Some of the Stage Mechanism of the Production of 'Ben Hur' at the Broadway Theater, New York", "Super-Heated Water Motor, Showing Arrangement of Tanks... Read full description -
Item #222483EVENING POST, N.Y., Nov. 13, 1832 Page 2 report:
* Launch.--The ship Constitution, under the command of Josiah Wilson, will be launched to-morrow, 14th inst. at half past one oclock P. M. from the yard of her builders, Smith, Demon & Cornstock. Other news of the day includes: "Artic Land Expedition" "Fire" and more. 4 pages in good condition. Some... Read full description -
Item #222404This single-sheet from the Supplement to the Illustrated London News, dated September 18, 1886, consists of two illustrations depicting a farm scene. One reads: "A Startling Effect in Oak Frame." and the other: "Familiarity Breeds Contempt." Printed in full color, the artist of both is unknown. -
Item #222336LEONMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, July 20, 1966.
* Mia Farrow and Frank Sinatra Married
This 18 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Mia Farrow, Frank Sinatra Wed In Las Vegas" which continues on page 3. Other news of the day throughout. Minor wear along the margins, otherwise in good condition. -
Item #222281EVENING POST, N.Y., July 5, 1833.
* Texas to be a State ?
* Santa Anna
* Quapaw Indians
A page 2 report from Texas states in part that "...one of the Commissioners had returned from the city of Mexico, with the most friendly assurances from President Santa Anna, that Texas will become a State of the Union.... ".
Also has a detailed letter... Read full description -
Item #222273THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, July 16, 1939.
* Carl G. Fisher Dies
* Indianapolis Motor Speedway Founder
This 40+ page newspaper has a three line, one column headline on page 5: "Carl G. Fisher, Pioneer in Auto Industry, Dies" with photo.
Other news of the day throughout.
Some browning with minor margin wear,... Read full description -
Item #222031SALEM GAZETTE, Salem, Mass., April 7, 1801.
* Early Astronomer Dr. Herschell death
* Early 19th century Salem Massachusetts
Among the page 3 Deaths is one that reads: In England, Dr. Herschell, the celebrated astronomer, and discover of the new planet, Georgium Sidus. This planet is better known as Uranus. Other news of the day includes: "Destructive... Read full description -
Item #221868LESSONS FOR THE LITTLE ONES, Dayton, Ohio, July 27, 1902.
* Early children's periodical
Sunday school content for young folks. Full front page photo, a few illustrations inside. Octavo-size, 4 pages, lite general wear, fold creases. -
Item #221553ROCHESTER DEMOCRAT AND CHRONICLE, New York, November 28, 1871.
* Rochester, New York
This large sized 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. Some of the one column headlines include: "Concerning the Completion of the New Court House", "Suicide", "Connolly Still Under Arrest", and... Read full description -
Item #221289THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, from Detroit, Michigan, dated June 24, 1944. This issue has a three line, one column headline on the front page: "30 Are Killed by Tornado in the East" with subhead: "Hundreds Injured in Pa. and W. Va.". Other news of the day throughout the issue.
This is complete 16 page issue which has... Read full description -
Item #221241NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT & STATE GAZETTE, Concord NH, December 1, 1823.
* Death of David Ricardo
This 4 page newspaper has one page under: "Deaths" is: "In England, David Ricardo, esq. a Member of the British Parliament, and one of the most profound financiers of the age. He was of the Jewish Religion; and while a barber, amassed a... Read full description -
Item #221199Here is a very early toll bridge receipt for the Skowhegan Bridge, dated at Bloomfield, (Maine), Nov. 7, 1833. The receipt is part-printed and reads: "For value received, I promise the Proprietors Of Skowhegan Bridge to pay them or order one dollar. If not paid by the last day of September next, interest after. And conform to their... Read full description -
Item #221083THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, May 22, 1960.
* The Great Chilean Earthquake Begins
This 60+ page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "Big Port Ravaged by Quake" "Fire and Panic Hit Concepcion; Death Toll 143". This is a early report on the great Chilean earthquake. Other news of the day throughout. Binding... Read full description -
Item #220987THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 15, 1870
* The Fifteenth Amendment* Indian Battle in the Wind River Valley
This issue features many one column headlines covering events of the time including: "The Indians: A Fight in the Wind River Valley", "The Fifteenth Amendment: A Gala Day Among the New... Read full description -
Item #220974NEW YORK TRIBUNE, NY, May 18, 1896.
* Sherman Texas Tornado Disaster
This 20+ page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "Relief Work In Texas", "Committees Caring For 700 Homeless--Injured People Dying at Sherman", "MORE DEADLY TORNADOES", "WESTERN TOWNS WIPED OUT". Other news and... Read full description -
Item #220970THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, May 20, 1935.
* Lawrence of Arabia's Death
* British Colonel
This 26 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "COL. LAWRENCE, 46, FAMOUS BRITISH WAR FIGURE, DIES OF CRASH INJURY", "King and Queen Informed of Death of Mystery Man Once Known as 'Uncrowned King of... Read full description -
Item #220900THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 28, 1864 The front page features many one column headlines covering events of the Civil War including: "Second Day of the Attack: Hooker Does the Hard Work", "The Great Contest: General Sherman's Operations", and much more. There is additional war-related text on the inside and back pages as... Read full description -
Item #220896THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 25, 1864 The front page features many one column headlines covering events of the Civil War including: "The Great Contest: General Grant's Operations", "Sharpshooting on Sunday and Monday", "Rebel Liars in Our City", "Return of the Eighteenth Corps", and much more.... Read full description -
Item #220886THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE, April 2, 1864 The front page features many one column headlines covering events of the Civil War including: "From Vicksburg", "The Abolition of the Slave Trade", "The Rebel Naval Report", and much more. There is additional war-related text on the inside and back pages as well.
Complete in 8... Read full description -
Item #220880THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 7, 1864 The front page features many one column headlines covering events of the Civil War including: "Naval Operations on the Red River", "From East Tennessee", "Protection of Colored Troops", and much more. There is additional war-related text on the inside and back pages as well.
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Item #220849THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE, December 24, 1864
* Reported Death of Jeff. Davis
The front page features many one column headlines covering events of the Civil War including: "From the North Atlantic Squadron", "Rebel Attack on Our Pickets...Report of the Death of Jefferson Davis", and much more. There is additional... Read full description -
Item #220847THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE, January 14, 1865
* General Ulysses S. Grant* New Orleans, Louisiana
* Owensborough, KentuckyThe front page features many one column headlines covering events of the Civil War including: "The Great Contest: General Grant's Operations", "Later From New Orleans: ... the Rebel Raid at Owensborough... Read full description -
Item #220835THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, May 31, 1923.
* Race Car Driver Tommy Milton
* Indianapolis 500 Auto Race
This 44 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "TOMMY MILTON REPEATS 500-MILE VICTORY BEFORE 150,000" with subheads that include: "2 Smash-Ups and Death Mar Speedway Classic" and more. Other news of the day throughout. Usual... Read full description -
Item #220816THE OMAHA DAILY BEE, April 24, 1915.
* Germans Introduce Poison Gas Warfare* World War I
This 20 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that includes: "TEUTONS CHOKE FOES WITH GAS; HURL LINE BACK" "Asphyxiating Vapor Bombs of Germans Cause French to Retire; According to Pris Report", "Berlin Announces... Read full description -
Item #220706THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE, August 20, 1864
* Jefferson Davis* The pirate ship Tallahassee
The front page features many one column headlines covering events of the Civil War including: "The Pirate Tallahassee", "The Great Contest: General Grant's Operations" ,"From the Army of the Potomac", "The Interview... Read full description -
Item #220703THE NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, July 9, 1864 The front page features many one column headlines covering events of the Civil War including: "From the Shenandoah Valley", "The Great Contest: General Grant's Operations", "Another Raid Toward Pennsylvania", "The Assault on the Kenesaw Mountain", and... Read full description -
Item #220526THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Aug. 20, 1894.
* Jabez Spencer Balfour to be Extradited
The front page has a very brief yet significant report concerning one of the largest financial disasters in Britain, headed: "Jabez S. Balfour To Be Extradited" (see photos). -
Item #220469LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, Sept. 24, 1920.
* Babe Ruth hits 50th Home Run
A rather small report in the bottom half of the front page has a one column head: " 'BABE' MAKES 50TH HOME RUN" with the text reading: " 'Babe' Ruth made his 50th home run of the season in the first inning of today's game with Washington:... Read full description -
Item #220445THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 22, 1932.
* Tornadoes Hit the Southeast
* Demopolis, Alabama
This 44 page newspaper has a three line, one column headline on the front page: "95 DEAD IN 4 STATES HIT BY TORNADOES; TOWNS LIE IN RUINS" with subhead: "Alabama Reports 86 Victims, Tennessee 6, Kentucky 2 and Georgia 1",... Read full description -
Item #220435LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, April 24, 1967.
* Cosmonaut Vladimir Komarov Killed
* Capsule Crash
This 12 page newspaper has a two line, four column headline on the front page: "Crash Of Capsule Kills Red Cosmonaut" with subhead: "Parachute Shrouds Tangle". Other news of the day throughout. Small... Read full description -
Item #220404THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 23, 1864 The front page features many one column headlines covering events of the Civil War including: "The Great Contest: General Grant's Operations", "The Great Contest: The Raid Into Maryland", "Approach to the Chattahoochee...", "A Self Convicted Pirate", and... Read full description -
Item #220248THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, February 22, 1959.
* 1st Race at Daytona International Speedway
* Fireball Roberts
This 60+ page newspaper has a three column headline on page 4-D: "134 MPH Speed Wins at Daytona" which tells of the very 1st race at Daytona International Speedway. This was a 200 mile race which sounds like what would be... Read full description -
Item #220245THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, February 10, 1960.
* Coors Beer baron kidnapped
This 40+ page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Kidnap Fear Spurs Hunt for Brewer" with a photo of Adolph Coors III. Other news of the day throughout. This issue has some margin wear which does affect some of the mentioned article. Also small binding holes... Read full description
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