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Item #684666GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE OF THE BATTLE SHIP, Boston, July 30, 1859 This title has one of the largest & most decorative mastheads of the 19th century with a decorative border around all pages.
The front page has a print of : "General Forey...Receiving the Congratulations of His Troops After the Battle" of... Read full description -
Item #684665GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE OF THE BATTLE SHIP, Boston, July 23, 1859 This title has one of the largest & most decorative mastheads of the 19th century with a decorative border around all pages.
The front page has a nice print of the: "City of Naples, and Mount Vesuvius".
Other prints include: "Ferdinand II, the... Read full description -
Item #684663GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE OF THE BATTLE SHIP, Boston, July 16, 1859
* Rare title w/ great masthead
This title has one of the largest & most decorative mastheads of the 19th century with a decorative border around all pages.
The front page has a wonderful naval print captioned: "The War In Italy--Capture of... Read full description -
Item #684662GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE OF THE BATTLE SHIP, Boston, July 16, 1859
* Rare title w/ great masthead
This title has one of the largest & most decorative mastheads of the 19th century with a decorative border around all pages.
The front page has a wonderful naval print captioned: "The War In Italy--Capture of... Read full description -
Item #684650SACRAMENTO DAILY RECORD-UNION, California, Jan. 29, 1879
* Wild old West
* Rare publication
Various news of the day from this northern California town, the capital of California.
The news and advertisements found within these pages provide an interesting perspective of life in California from just 30 years after the Gold Rush.
Complete... Read full description -
Item #684647DAILY EVENING POST, San Francisco, California, May 31, 1873 Among the various articles are: "The Female Detective" "Cave In A Mine" "Two Men Covered Up Nearly Eight Hours and Rescued Alive" "A Fight With a Lunatic" "Crime In Texas" and so much more.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, some foxing, nice... Read full description -
Item #684644DAILY EVENING STAR, San Francisco, Feb. 29, 1884 This is a volume one issue (number 12). Among the front page reports are: "Folsom Fomentation" "Charges Against McComb & Chambers" "Convicted at Last" "A Violent Lodger" "Flotsam and Jetsam"
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed,... Read full description -
Item #684627SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN New York, May 11, 1878 Among the articles with prints is a full front page print: "The Balloon Torpedo" which includes n article on how it works: "Aerial Warfare".
There are also two full pages on: "Ostrich Farming in South Africa" which includes 8 prints, and also: "The Premier... Read full description -
Item #684626SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 26, 1879
* Early photography use of electric lighting
The front page has a large illustration of: "Photographs By Electric Light" with a related article as well.
Inside pages have the following prints of interest: "The Exeter Steam Engine" "New Steam Car" and... Read full description -
Item #684622SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Oct. 30, 1897 The front page is taken up with 4 photos of: "The New Astoria Hotel, New York City", three showing it during construction.
This was the original Waldorf–Astoria built in two stages, as the Waldorf Hotel and the Astoria Hotel, which accounts for its dual name. That... Read full description -
Item #684617SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 22, 1911 The most interesting article is: "A New Aeroplane Passenger-carrying Record - Louis Breguet's Feat of Transporting 11 People 3 Miles Across Country" which takes over 1 1/2 pages and includes 5 photos/illustrations.
The front page is a photo: "Making a Map on the Spot" with... Read full description -
Item #684614SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 11, 1908
* Bizarre flying contraption
* Early aviation invention
The front page has two photos of: "The Luyties Helicopter, Probably The Largest Experimental Rotary Flying Machine Ever Tested", which includes supporting text on an inside page.
Sixteen pages, older repair on page 2 has minor... Read full description -
Item #684588THE WEEKLY OREGONIAN, Portland, Oct. 8, 1881
* Rare old West publication
A wide range of various local reports, many crime-related. A wealth of advertising as well.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, subscriber's label on the front page, minor margin wear, good condition. -
Item #684585FOOT-HILL WEEKLY TIDINGS, Grass Valley, California, Jan. 17, 1874
* Rare old West publication
* Many interesting advertisements
This town in Northern California was formally named "Boston Ravine" and then "Centerville". It began as a mining town, situated at the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountain range in... Read full description -
Item #684572FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Maryland, June 4, 1796 The front page has an ad: "For Sale, A Healthy Negro Girl..." with details.
Pages 3 and 4 have more slave related ads headed: "300 Dollars Reward" "130 Dollars Reward" and "Fifty Dollars Reward" all with particulars.
... Read full description -
Item #684542MORNING OREGONIAN, Portland, Nov. 3, 1880
* Rare publication
* Wild old West era
An early issue from Portland, filled with various local and regional news reports of the day along with a wide range of advertisements.
Four pages, large folio size, some archival mends, minor margin wear. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half. -
Item #684537THE CORDOVA DAILY TIMES, Alaska, August 11, 1927
* Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti
* Electric chair executions days away
The front page has a nice banner headline: "EXECUTION OF VANZETTI AND SACCO STAYED UNTIL AUGUST 22" with subheads. (see)
Eight pages, light even toning, small stamp within the masthead, generally... Read full description -
Item #684526BOSTON GAZETTE, Aug. 1, 1803
* Louisiana Purchase close
Page 2 has an editorial headed: "Louisiana" in which the writer debates the merits of the Louisiana Purchase. Some interesting commentary.
Four pages, some foxing, archival strengthening at the irregular spine, good condition. -
Item #684510SALEM DAILY RECORD, Oregon, July 27, 1874 A very rare title as this is a volume issue of a newspaper that existed for just over one year. Gregory notes that only 3 institutions have any holdings, one of which has but a single issue.
Today Salem is the capital of Oregon. Page 3 has nearly a full column article on: "The Gervais Excursion"... Read full description -
Item #684497MARYSVILLE WEEKLY APPEAL, California, May 28, 1875
* Rare Old West publication
In the days of the California Gold Rush, Marysville was a stopping point for riverboats from Sacramento and San Francisco that carried miners on their way to the digging grounds. A sign on the roadside as one enters Marysville carries the slogan: "Gateway to The... Read full description -
Item #684450NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 22, 1865 Front page column heads include: "THE WIRZ TRIAL" "Another Chapter of Brutality and Horrors" "Howell Cobb Desired to Hang All the Yankee Prisoners" "Suggested Punishment for the Georgia Ladies who Collected Supplies for the Sufferers" "Wirz & the Winders Proposed to... Read full description -
Item #684447NEW YORK HERALD, June 26, 1865 Among the front page column heads are: "WASHINGTON" The President Determined to Maintain Freedom of Political Discussion for All" "The Southern Refugees Versus the Southern Delegation" "Additional Rebels Pardoned & Seeking Pardon" "and more.
Eight pages, small ink... Read full description -
Item #684441FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, July 1, 1946
* Operation Crossroads - Atomic bombing
* Nuclear weapon at Bikini Atoll - Able
* B-29 Superfortress Dave's Dream
The front page has a six column headline: "Check Shows Bomb Losses Heavy" with subheads.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 10 pages, a little... Read full description -
Item #683521LE PETIT JOURNAL [The Little Newspaper]--Supplement, Paris, France, April 10, 1898 This was a quite successful conservative, daily newspaper published from 1863 to 1944. Beginning in 1884 they did a weekly "Supplement" famous for their color lithograph front and back pages.
Such full page color prints in 19th century issues were... Read full description -
Item #683045LE PETIT JOURNAL [The Little Newspaper]--Supplement, Paris, France, April 3, 1898 This was a quite successful conservative, daily newspaper published from 1863 to 1944. Beginning in 1884 they did a weekly "Supplement" famous for their color lithograph front and back pages.
Such full page color prints in 19th century issues were rather... Read full description -
Item #682476This is a genuine check written on the "Otsego County Bank" of Cooperstown, New York dated Oct. 30, 1837. Included is the amount of $10 in the lower left corner with a signature in the lower right. There is a nice engraving of an eagle with an olive branch in its beak. Also a red ink cancellation.
An early financial item & great to have... Read full description -
Item #682357FRIENDS' INTELLIGENCER, Philadelphia, Oct. 8, 1853 As mentioned on the front page it was "Edited by an Association of Friends", or Quakers. The content is almost entirely religious, with advertisements as well.
Complete in 16 pages, 6 1/2 by 9 3/4 inches, bit of foxing, nice condition. -
Item #681921DAILY OLYMPIAN, Atlanta, July 19, 1996 This is a daily newspaper which was published during the summer Olympic games in Atlanta, with the news, reports, and a wealth of photos totally focused on the events & day to day activities of the Olympians. It is a bilingual newspaper printed in French & English.
Eight pages, tabloid... Read full description -
Item #681346LE PETIT JOURNAL [The Little Newspaper]--Supplement, Paris, France, Feb. 13, 1898 This was a quite successful conservative, daily newspaper published from 1863 to 1944. Beginning in 1884 they did a weekly "Supplement" famous for their color lithograph front and back pages.
Such full page color prints in 19th century issues were rather... Read full description -
Item #679318NEEDLECRAFT MAGAZINE, Nov., 1923 (1st leaf only) The reverse side of the cover has a great, displayable, Thanksgiving-themed cover advertising Cream of Wheat. Would look great framed. See image for details. -
Item #677243LE PETIT JOURNAL [The Little Newspaper]--Supplement, Paris, France, August 8, 1891 This was a quite successful conservative, daily newspaper published from 1863 to 1944. Beginning in 1884 they did a weekly "Supplement" famous for their color lithograph front and back pages.
The front page is a color print captioned; "Execution de... Read full description -
Item #675547HARPER'S WEEKLY, December 27, 1879 (print only) This is a single leaf full page print taken from this issue entitled "Charcoal Burning" drawn by S. G. McCutcheon and is comprised of several illustrations showing the life and procedure of charcoal. This is a genuine leaf from the issue--not a reprint measuring approximately 10.25 x 15.25... Read full description -
Item #672995This is a genuine check written on the "Otsego County Bank" of Cooperstown, New York dated 1834. Included is the amount in the lower left corner with a signature in the lower right. There is a nice engraving of an eagle with an olive branch in its beak.
An early financial item & great to have from this town famous as the home of the... Read full description -
Item #672266NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Nov. 16, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Projected Rebel Invasion" "An Expedition Sent from Wilmington to Halifax" "Later From Charleston" 'Bombardment of Sumter Still Progressing" "Renewed Rebel Desertions" "From the Army of the Potomac"... Read full description -
Item #669274SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Nov. 23, 1867 A wealth of interesting articles and illustrations on the latest in scientific improvements of the year.
Among those shown are: "Lenhart's Spring Fish Hook" "Bowlus' Lay-Down Fence" "Woodside's Patent Folding Bedstead" and more.
Sixteen pages, very... Read full description -
Item #659627HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, January, 1875. Featured in this issue are interesting prints associated with Children's fairy tales and songs, which include lengthy, related text. Additional interesting stories and news events with numerous prints are found throughout - too many to photograph.
Reader's digest sized issue in nice condition.... Read full description -
Item #659545NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, August 15, 1829 This 16 page newspaper has interesting news of the day throughout. A lot of the news is political from different regions of America, however, the article which caught our eye was in regards to lead and silver mines in New England. See images for details.
Measures 6 1/2 by 10 inches, in... Read full description -
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Item #658423High Resolution Images of: THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN, Hudson, New York, July 17, 1804
Note: Whereas this noteworthy issue has already sold, due to the unique nature of the coverage, we are making a set of 600dpi-images (printable/publishable quality) available for a minimal price. Once paid, we will e-mail you this set of images which includes: the... Read full description -
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Item #658407High Resolution Images of: THE FAIRMOUNT NEWS, Indiana, Oct. 13, 1955
Note: Whereas this noteworthy issue has already sold, due to the unique nature of the coverage, we are making a set of 600dpi-images available for a minimal price. Once paid, we will e-mail you with a 600dpi image of the entire front page, the top-half of the front page, and a... Read full description -
Item #657809N.H. PATRIOT--EXTRA, Concord, New Hampshire, Feb., 1838
* Rare title
Just below the dateline is "Incontrovertible Facts - Democrats, Read ! " with most of the content being politics and finance reports. Four pages, very nice condition. -
Item #657758THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, May, 1802 The front page of this issue has a nice masthead of St. John's Gate and contains news & stories from around the world during this very early time in history. Very interesting reading from the day it was first reported which includes a brief report on the possible cure for yellow... Read full description -
Item #656932(single-leaf from) HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, NY, January 11, 1862
This is a single-page print. The page contains two engravings entitled "Landing of Ohio Troops at Louisville, Kentucky" and "General Buell's Body-Guard".
The print size is approximately 11 x 15.75 inches. -
Item #656931(single-leaf from) HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, NY, January 31, 1863
This is a single-page print which would be great for display. The page contains four engravings entitled: "Middle-Ground Battery, Charleston, S.C." "The Charleston Iron-Clad Fleet" "Folley's Battery Near the Light-House, at Charleston,... Read full description -
Item #653556An original issue from the 1800's to help jump start your collection... This issue is guaranteed to be original, complete, and to be dated in the 1800's. We do not offer reproductions of any kind! There is a limit of 5 issues per customer at this price. If you want more, you would be better served buying our 10-issue... Read full description -
Item #652390THE MOSQUITO, Perth Amboy, New Jersey, March 21, 1925 A curious little newspaper which appears to be the combination of the Middlesex Plain Dealer and the Perth Amboy Press. Filled mostly with local news and tidbits, many quite folksy and humorous, plus many ads as well. The ftpg. has a bit noting: "Christy Mathewson, of baseball fame, was recently named one... Read full description -
Item #651718AMERICAN FARMER, Baltimore, Maryland, April 7, 1820 Subtitled: "Rural Economy, Internal Improvements, Prices Current" which pretty much describes the content within.
See photos for more details.
Complete in sixteen pages, measures approximately 11 x 9 inches and is in nice condition. -
Item #649306ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, Missouri, September 9, 1998 See the photo for a terrific & very displayable headline: "JUBILATION" celebrating Mark McGwire 62nd home run of the season, breaking Roger Maris' home run record. Great to have in a St. Louis newspaper! This is the complete issue and is in very good condition with only... Read full description -
Item #649304NEW ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, 1801-1802 A typical "newsy" newspaper of the era with a nice woodcut of a soaring mercury in the masthead. Some light foxing, untrimmed. Actual dates vary, but the issue sent will be similar in look and condition to that shown, and will date from 1801-1802. -
Item #649285THE O.C. DAILY, 1867 No, it's not from Orange County, but rather from the Oneida Community in New York. This is a tiny newspaper, measuring just 4 by 5 inches, four pages. Various tidbits, great condition. Note: month and day will be different than the one shown in the photo. -
Item #649267ADVOCATE FAMILY GUARDIAN, New York, 1865 A rather ornate & decorative masthead in this small newspaper, filled primarily with literary & womanly concerns. Edited by Mrs. Sarah R. Bennett of the "American Female Guardian Society". Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will be from 1865 & will have the format... Read full description
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