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Item #206691UNION DEMOCRAT, Manchester, N.H., Aug. 1, 1865 On pg. 2 are two observations by Josh Billings: "When a mans dog deserts him on akount of his poverty, he kant git any lower down in the world--not by land." And also "that there is one kind of kissin that has always been deemed extry hazardus and that iz kissin yure nabers wife. Gittin the wifes consent dont... Read full description -
Item #206678HARPER'S WEEKLY, June 22, 1861 through August 3, 1861. This is a seven-issue set (part 6) of Harper's Weekly containing the Charles Dickens "Great Expectations" in serialization format. The set provides more than a 10% discount over purchasing the issues individually.
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Item #206675HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 11, 1861 through June 15, 1861. This is a six-issue set (part 5) of Harper's Weekly containing the Charles Dickens "Great Expectations" in serialization format. The set provides more than a 10% discount over purchasing the issues individually.
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Item #206671Harper's Weekly, March 30, 1861 through May 4, 1861. This is a six-issue set (part 4) of Harper's Weekly containing the Charles Dickens "Great Expectations" in serialization format. The set provides more than a 10% discount over purchasing the issues individually.
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Item #206665HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 5, 1861 through February 9, 1861. This is a six-issue set (part 2) of Harper's Weekly containing the Charles Dickens "Great Expectations" in serialization format. The set provides more than a 10% discount over purchasing the issues individually.
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Item #206663Harper's Weekly, November 24, 1860 through December 29, 1860. This is a six-issue set (part 1) of Harper's Weekly containing the Charles Dickens "Great Expectations" in serialization format. The set provides more than a 10% discount over purchasing the issues individually.
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Item #206320EVENING GAZETTE, AND GENERAL ADVERTISER, Boston, July 15, 1815 A pg. 2 item says that 3 large " Greenland whales" appeared off Long Branch, N.Y., with mention that one "ran ashore" but then recovered and joined the other two who "kept near him". Also word about a "beached" whale on the Jersey shore that was killed by people wielding scythes. Occasional foxing. -
Item #206228Harper's Weekly, various dates from September 1, 1866 through November 18, 1876. This is a six issue set of Harper's Weekly containing various prints pertaining to events and/or buildings in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The set provides more than a 10% discount over purchasing the issues individually. This is a great set of issues for... Read full description -
Item #206040GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston MA, May 27, 1854. This 16 page newspaper is one of the few illustrated newspapers of that time. The famed Harper's Weekly didn't start until 1857. The woodcuts in these issues give the public a sense of what was going on around America at the time. This particular issue has the following woodcuts : May, ftpg. - Various illus. from the Crystal... Read full description -
Item #205746GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston MA, August 19, 1854. This 16 page newspaper is one of the few illustrated newspapers of that time. The famed Harper's Weekly didn't start until 1857. The woodcuts in these issues give the public a sense of what was going on around America at the time. This particular issue has the following woodcuts: Philadelphia, ftpg. -... Read full description -
Item #205711THE DAILY DENVER TIMES, Denver, CO, dated in 1881. This 4 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, saloons, gold miners & gunfights were often seen on a regular basis.... Read full description -
Item #205676NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 7, 1820 Nearly half of the front page is taken up with a report of the: "New Bank In Tennessee".
Inaise has a nice and detailed account of the extent and inventory of: "The Navy off rte United States" noting the number of various ships, their names, sizes, and... Read full description -
Item #205598THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November,1748 The most significant content in this issue would be the "General & Definitive Treaty of Peace", more commonly known as the Treaty of Aix la Chapelle which ended the War of the Austrian Succession. This treaty takes five pages.
Other items in this issue are: "A Pulmonic... Read full description -
Item #205543THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 15, 1929 This 64 page issue has a three line, one column headline on the front page: "ATHLETICS WIN TITLE; 3-RUN RALLY IN NINTH BEATS THE CUBS" with several subheads and nice reporting on pages 24 & 25 as well with related photos. Good condition. -
Published by Charles Dickens... a 6 issue set...
Item #205271Harper's WEEKLY, January 23 - March 5, 1864 This is a six issue set of Harper's Weekly issues containing all 6 installments of "A White Hand and a Black Thumb", by Henry Spicer, originally published by Charles Dickens' in All the Year Round. The set provides more than a 10% discount over purchasing the... Read full description -
Item #205137NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 11, 1820 Several pages are taken up with the continuation of the lengthy "Report On Commerce" for the country.
Other articles include: ""Tennessee Banking" "Legislature of Kentucky" "African Colonization" which includes: "...the surviving colonies...have... Read full description -
Item #205041GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston MA, December 3, 1853. This 16 page newspaper is one of the few illustrated newspapers of that time. The famed Harper's Weekly didn't start until 1857. The woodcuts in these issues give the public a sense of what was going on around America at the time. This particular issue has the following woodcuts: Rail shooting, ftpg. - Court house,... Read full description -
Item #204882THE SALEM GAZETTE, Mass., 1836. A very well known title from early in the formation of the United States. News of the day, period advertising, and editorials - all illustrating the flavor of this important and formative period. The image shown is an example of the... Read full description -
Item #204795ALAMEDA COUNTY ADVOCATE, Haywood, California, 1872 (Only one remains in our inventory in good condition)
This 4 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, saloons, gold miners... Read full description -
Item #204760THE WEEKLY MERCURY, Oroville, California, 1882 Oroville is a town in Northern California on the banks of the Feather river, established to supply gold miners during the California Gold Rush. It was originally known as Ophir City.
This 4 page newspaper has various news and advertisements of the day. In nice condition. Actual... Read full description -
Item #204687NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 18, 1820 Over 3 pages within this issue are taken up with the: "President's Message", being James Monroe's annual state-of-the-union address. At its conclusion it is signed in type by the President: James Monroe.
Among other reports in this issue are:
* "Legislature of... Read full description -
Item #204673THE CORRECTOR, Sag Harbor, Long Island, New York, May 17, 1879 A very uncommon title from this once-famous whaling town near the eastern end of Long Island, now more famous as a playground for the rich & famous who frequent the neighboring Hamptons.
The front page has a lengthy article: "Pike's Peak Signal Station",... Read full description -
Item #204616CALIFORNIA EVENING REPUBLICAN, San Francisco, 1872 Northern California benefited by the migration westward by the many in search of gold in the mid-19th century. This issue was published not long after that migration, and when westward travel was still very much a dangerous venture.
This four page issue has various news of the day... Read full description -
Item #204563NEW YORK TIMES, July 4, 1931. This 30 page newspaper has a two line, one column headline on the front page: "SCHMELING IS VICTOR ON KNOCKOUT IN 15TH" with subheads and related photo on page 10 with other headlines as well. Good condition. -
Item #204562NEW YORK TIMES, October 13, 1930. This 44 page newspaper has a three line, one column headline on the front page: "JACK DIAMOND SHOT 5 TIMES BY GUNMEN IN A 64TH ST. HOTEL" with subheads and a page 2 photo of Jack 'Legs' Diamond. Good condition. -
Item #204548THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, June 13, 1930
* Max Schmeling vs. Jack Sharkey
* Heavyweight boxing championship
* Famous foul
This 48 page newspaper has a three line, one column headline on the front page: "SCHMELING WINNER ON SHARKEY'S FOUL; 80,000 AT TITLE BOUT" with subheads and great inside page reporting with... Read full description -
Item #204329DETROIT FREE PRESS, Dec. 25, 1926 Front page 3 line, 2 column head: "Japans Ruler Dies; Hirohito Takes Throne" & subhead. One col. photo of the late Emperor Yoshihito, who was Hirohitos father. Browning at the edges. -
Item #204264THE CORRECTOR, Sag Harbor, Long Island, New York, 1870's. This is the first time in 29 years as a dealer I have had the good fortune to find any newspaper from this small town near the tip of Long Island, not far inland from Montauk. In the 19th century it was a well known whaling town but is now known more as a playground for the rich... Read full description -
Item #204155NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 2, 1830 Among the articles within are: "Negro Cloths", a letter signed in type: Andrew Jackson declining an offer to attend a public dinner in Knoxville; "Virginia Gold" "Origin of the Slave Trade"; a letter to John Adams concerning "Anticipated Revolutions"... Read full description -
Item #203762NEW-HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT & STATE GAZETTE, Concord, Feb. 18, 1828 Page 3 has a one paragraph report about the death of Dewitt Clinton. Top and bottom of this report are black-bordered. First leaf has a small hole in the outer margin, small piece missing in the lower left corner, traces of foxing. -
Item #203755CLEVELAND LEADER, Ohio, July 19, 1880 Page 3 has a small head: "A Close Rub for Providence" with the one paragraph summary of a game between Providence and Buffalo stating in part: "...The fielding of both clubs was about equal. The umpire fined Galvin ten dollars for impudence..." This was "Pud" Galvin, the... Read full description -
Item #203742NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, August 2, 1817 Over half a page is taken up with: "Emigration - Account of Emigrants from Foreign Countries Arriving in the United States..." which includes a chart of the names of the ships, where from, where arrived at, and the number of passengers. Also: "President's... Read full description -
Item #203605THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 16, 1865 Page 5 has: "Out-Door Sports" " Base Ball" "Philadelphia Vs. Brooklyn". The summary mentions "a bevy of the fair ones" at the match and that "...with the crowd, the field of players in uniform, and the...banners on...flag-staffs on the grounds...the scene was... Read full description -
Item #203341THE PLOUGH BOY, Albany, New York, May 5, 1821
*"Mr Buchanan on Slavery" by James Buchanan
An uncommon title containing mostly agricultural-related content. The masthead has a woodcut of a farmer plowing a field. This issue contains an address from the Agricultural Society of the County of Oneida, signed by Thomas R.... Read full description -
Item #203103NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 2, 1820 Within this issue is a report headed: "South Sea Islands" which reads in part: "Since the death of Tamahamaha, king of the Sandwich Islands, we hear there has been a desperate battle fought for the right of succession to the crown. It terminated in the dethronement of... Read full description -
Item #202942DESERET EVENING NEWS, Salt Lake City UTAH -August 8, 1874.
*Beecher-Tilton Scandal
This four page newspaper is from the capital of the Mormonism. This issue has news of the day and several interesting advertisements. Rare to find such an early issue from State of Utah. One the articles in this issue deals with the Beecher-Tilton Scandal... Read full description -
Item #202941DESERET EVENING NEWS, Salt Lake City UT July 21, 1874.
*Mormon Religion
*International Rifile Match
*Early Issue From State of Utah
This four page newspaper is from the capital of the Mormon Religion. This issue has news of the day and several interesting advertisements. Rare to find such an early issue from State of Utah. One the articles in this issue... Read full description -
Trout Fishing on the Loyalsock River...
Item #202863THE INDEPENDENT REPUBLICAN, Montrose, PA August 16, 1870.
* Trout fishing on the Loyalsock River* Women's Rights
This large sized four page newspaper has news of the day and several advertisements within. Interesting reading from this scarce title. Some margin tears and crease wear, otherwise good. Page one topics... Read full description -
Item #202853THE WORLD, New York, April 9, 1878. This 8 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "FIFTEEN-BALL POOL MATCHES" with subhead: "Great Masters Of The Game Contesting Against One Another At O'Connor's" with other news and advertisements as well. Light crease wear, otherwise in good condition. -
Item #202767THE NEWS Dated October 13, 1930, Cleveland Ohio. One column front page headline that reads "Diamond's Girlfriend Grilled", with a nice report of the key witness to follow. This issue also contains the following front page headlines: "Daugherty Indicted in Bank Quiz", "Calls Troops to Avert Riots", "Lawyers Tell of Scheme to Beat... Read full description -
Item #202519THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Philadelphia dated November 18, 1861.
* Stephen A. Douglas' Children...
The front page of this 8 page issue contains various one column headlines concerning the Civil War, including "The Great Rebellion", "Retreat of
Rebels to Arkansas", and more. The most interesting item is a report on "Senator... Read full description -
Item #202517SATURDAY EVENING COURIER, New York, September 21, 1861
* Grover and Baker's Noiseless Sewing Machine
* Civil War Literary Stories
* Various Advertisements
The front page of this 4 page issue contains various one column headlines and literary pieces concerning the Civil War and Civil War Era themes,including "The Corporal's Story", "Lady... Read full description -
Item #202451THE COMMERCIAL & FINANCIAL CHRONICLE, New York, 1907. A very early periodical themed on the banking and securities industries. Not only is their considerable reporting of transactions of the previous week, but there are 18 pages of advertisements of brokers and bankers not just from New York but from across the country. This issue has a total... Read full description -
Item #202443Here is a unique opportunity for a pair of issues--one Yankee and the other Confederate--of the identical date in 1862-1864, one from the prestigious New York Times, Herald, or Tribune (Yankee) and the other from the Confederate capital of Richmond, titled the Daily Richmond Examiner (Confederate), providing a perspective of how the... Read full description -
Item #202181ALLENTOWN MORNING CALL, PA July 18, 1938. This 16 page newspaper has a two line, one column headlin eon the front page: "Corrigan Off On Mystery Hop" with subhead on the famous flight of Douglas 'Wrongway' Corrigan. Good condition.
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Item #202161THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, NE May 29, 1929. This 20 page newspaper has a one line, seven column headline on the front page: "LINDY AND ANNE VANISH ON HONEYMOON" with subheads on the recent marriage between Charles Lindbergh and Anne Morrow. Issue is in good condition.
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Item #202127LUTHERAN OBSERVER, Phila., Oct. 26, 1877.
* Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's morning routine
Has two mastheads, one for the section containing religious-related content, and the other for the section containing secular news and content. The front page contains a paragraph concerning the morning routine of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. The... Read full description -
Item #201429NEW-YORK TIMES, Oct. 31, 1865 Pg. 5 has the summary and box score of the game featured in the above print. Mentions in part that "The Atlantics made eleven fly-catches and two home runs, and the Athletics eight fly-catches and one home run. The Atlantics were skunked once, and the Athletics four times." A great companion item to the above... Read full description -
Item #201389DAILY EVENING HERALD, Stockton, California, 1878. Here is a very nice, four page issue of this Old West newspaper with various news reports from this fascinating period in American history. Nice condition with a wealth of ads as well. The image shown is a representation of the look... Read full description -
Item #201385EASTON EXPRESS, Easton, Pa., June 8, 1880.
Pg. 3 has a one col. head: "GARFIELD" and subhead: "Nominated For President On the Thirty-Sixth Ballot". Has results from ballots 29 thru 36, when this dark-horse candidate won the nomination, plus "The Ratification" and "Who Garfield Is". Nice shape. 4... Read full description
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