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  • Graphite mining...
    Item #222753
    SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 8, 1910

    * Graphite Mining
    * Automatic Railway Safety Stop

    This 16 page issue is in nice condition (except for a small piece missing in the upper left hand corner of the front page measuring 3/4 by 1/2 inches) and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day with accompanying text which include: "The... Read full description  
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  • The projector...
    Item #222748
    SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 1, 1910

    * Training St. Bernards
    * Projector

    This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day with accompanying text including: "Inhaling Oxygen to Increase Muscular Energy", "An Automatic Apparatus for Projecting Pictures", "An Apparatus for... Read full description  
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  •  - Shipping Chart in 1815...

    Item #222745
    NEW-YORK EVENING POST, Feb. 4, 1815.
     
    * Chart for various shipping weights
    * Early 19th century original

    Page 2 has an Abstract of the Tonnage of the Shipping of the several Districts of the United States issued by the Registers Office of the Treasury Department. Abstract measures 9 by 7 1/4 inches.

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  • Child's 1890 Newspaper...
    Item #222726
    THE YOUTHS WORLD, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Sept., 1890.
     
    * Uncommon title
    * Illustrations


    Has literary content for young people and a few related illustrations. Printed by the American Sunday-School Union.

    Has an ornate masthead. Fold wear on the front page, a few small holes and tears in the text, a few margin tears, some creasing.
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  •  - Seated Liberty Dollar in 1842....

    Item #222723
    DOLLAR WEEKLY, N.Y., May 21, 1842.
     
    * Seated Liberty Dollar masthead

    Has an engraving of a dollar coin in the masthead, the cost of a yearly subscription. The front page has a 3 by 3 1/4 inch engraving: Meeting Of The Antipodes and a humorous caption.

    Has two other engravings inside. Seveal topical reports throughout. A volume I issue... Read full description  
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  • God's hand of judgement?
    Item #222711
    COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 17, 1818.

    * Early 18th century view of breaking the Sabbath...

    A front page report from Buffalo says that a sailboat returning from a party of pleasure overturned Sunday and a young man drowned, although his four companions survived. Concludes by stating: "An extraordinary fatality appears to attend... Read full description  
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  •  - Charles Lindbergh's Speech...

    Item #222701
    THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 31, 1941.
     
    * Charles Lindbergh's Speech
    * Madison Square Garden

    This 46 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "LINDBERGH SEES TRICKERY ON WAR" "Lists Roosevelt 'Subterfuges' at Garden Rally--Wheeler Charges Secret Pledges" Page 4 has a complete text of Lindbergh's speech at Madsion Square Garden.
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  • Optical lantern & electric lamp...
    Item #222671
    SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Jan. 20, 1894 Ftpg. has three illus: "New Optical Lantern And Electric Lamp", the device, according to the article inside, could be used in photo-lithography and copying, micro photography, for theatrical effects & any application where artificial light was desired. Article includes an illus. of a... Read full description  
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  • An unused document from the mid-1800's...
    Item #222605
    An interesting "Quite-Claim" document, printed but never used so not dated on the front save for the printed portions as seen in the photos below, although curiously there is a date on the reverse of 1854. Measures about 8 1/2 by 14 inches, very nice condition.
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  •  - Joan Crawford, Shirley Temple, and Katharine Hepburn...

    Item #222576
    SCREEN & RADIO WEEKLY, from the DETROIT FREE PRESS, dated July 26, 1935.

    The photo below shows the cover featuring Joan Crawford in addition to other photographs inside of Shirley Temple, Katharine Hepburn.

    This issue is in good condition save for some minor edge tears and a 1 1/2 inch tear along the right-hand side
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  •  - Ginger Rogers' Own Story...

    Item #222573
    SCREEN & RADIO WEEKLY, from the DETROIT FREE PRESS, dated April 30, 1939.

    The photo below shows the cover featuring Mickey Rooney in 'The Hardys Ride High' in addition to other photographs inside of Ginger Rogers, Frank Capra, and James Stewart.

    Browned a bit at the top and along the spine, but otherwise in good condition.
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  •  - Gary Cooper...

    Item #222572
    SCREEN & RADIO WEEKLY, from the DETROIT FREE PRESS, dated December 22, 1935.

    The photo below shows the cover featuring Gary Cooper in addition to other photographs inside of Errol Flynn and Peggy Conklin.

    Browned a bit at the top and along the spine, but otherwise in good condition.
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  • Adams' blinders for bridles...
    Item #222504
    SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, September 17, 1887

    * Adams' blinders for horse bridles
    * A Ceylon surf boat
    This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day with accompanying text which include: Illustrations of the new American War Ship Chicago", "Adams' Blinder Attachment for... Read full description  
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  • Hurricane Audrey Hits Gulf Coast...
    Item #222497
    THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, June 27, 1957.
     
    * Hurricane Audrey Hits Gulf Region

    This 68 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "HURRICANE HITS U.S."  Additional subheads include:  "9 Drown as Storm Sinks Ship", "Texas Towns Cut Off", and more.

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  •  - Scarce Woman's title for 1807...

    Item #222492
    THE LADYS MISCELLANY, N.Y., Oct. 10, 1807.
     
    * scarce woman's newspaper

    An uncommon title containing topical reports and literary-related content, apparently for women. Quarto-size, 8 pages., has lite staining in the lower and right margins extending into some text, otherwise good. 8 pages.
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  •  - Ship Constitution in 1832....

    Item #222483
    EVENING 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  
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  • Electro-dynamic fields...
    Item #222478
    SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, April 28, 1888
     
    * Electro-Dynamic Fields
     
    This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations, most of which pertain to the latest inventions of the day, with accompanying text including: "The Crown Prince of Germany - Prince William and His Son", "m Estrande's... Read full description  
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  •  - 4th of July Fireworks...

    Item #222463
    NEW YORK HERALD, July 10, 1855.
     
    * 4th of July Fireworks Display

    Front page report: "The Fourth Of July Fireworks Grand Exhibition in the City Parks--Immense Concourse of People--Fun and Frolic in the Crowd--An Alarm of Real Fire, and General Excitement--Glorious Wind Up, and a Good Deal of Smoke." Has the Order Of Arrangement and detailed... Read full description  
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  •  - Santa Anna - James Cooper in 1829....

    Item #222447
    COLUMBIA CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 19, 1829.
     
    * Santa Anna
    * James F. Cooper
    * Early 19th century original reading


    On the front page at the bottom of the last column is a Proclamation by Santa Anna to the Mexican Troops concerning the invasion of the Spanish. Concludes on pg. 2 urging ...Independence or Death..., signed in type: Santa Anna.

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  • The new four-track masonry bridge...
    Item #222446
    SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York,  May 7, 1904

    * The Four-Track Masonry Bridge
    * The Ginseng Root

    This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations, most of which pertain to the latest inventions of the day, with accompanying text including: New Four-Track Masonry Bridge of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company... Read full description  
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  • Airplanes and airships...
    Item #222440
    SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, August 18, 1906

    * The electric railroad
    * Aeroplanes and Airships
    This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day with accompanying text which include: "The Electric Car Equipment the Long Island Railroad", and "Recent Aeroplanes and Airships in... Read full description  
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  •  - The Military of New England...

    Item #222425
    LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY NEWSPAPER:  August 26, 1909.
     
    * The Military of New England
    * Reunion of Confederate Veteran's
     
    The content and illustrations of this issue include:  "New England's Gigantic Military Maneuvers", "A Great City Celebrating Homecoming Week", "Unusual and Curious Features of Church Work", "Notable... Read full description  
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  •  - Coca-Cola Advertisement...

    Item #222424
    LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY NEWSPAPER: March 27, 1913.
     
    * Quaker Oats
    * Coca-Cola
    * Post Cereal
     
    This issue, the Health and Pure Food Number for 1913, contains many advertisements by companies which are well known today including: Quaker Oats, Postum (Post) Cereal, and Coca-Cola
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  • P.T. Barnum's Baby Show in 1855....
    Item #222413
    NEW YORK HERALD, June 8, 1855
     
    * P. T. Barnum baby show
    * Pre civil war era


    Front page has: Barnum's Baby Show Third Day--Another Day--Statistics of the Show--Barnum Excited--A Full House Again--Who Pinches the Babies?--The Prize Children Shown Up & more. Other news of the day includes: "Marine Affairs"... Read full description  
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  • Giant Mudslide in 1804....
    Item #222408
    BOSTON GAZETTE, July 12, 1804
     
    * Virginia mudslide disaster
    * Early 19th century original reading


    Page 2 has an interesting letter from Winchester, Virginia, that says:
     
    * ...a mountain, 15 or 20 miles from that place, had recently burst; and area of 15 or 20 acres of earth fell into the adjacent valley...the force of violence being such as... Read full description  
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  •  - Farm Illustrations...

    Item #222404
    This 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.
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  •  - Birmingham, Alabama - A Pig-Iron Furnace...

    Item #222402
    This double-page centerfold, which forms the supplement to the March 26, 1887 issue of Harper's Weekly, was drawn by Charles Graham and is titled:  "The Great Industry of Birmingham, Alabama - A Pig-Iron Furnace."  Although only the supplement is present, there are a total of three additional illustrations on the... Read full description  
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  •  - Sport in North Devon...

    Item #222401
    This double page centerfold, which consists of several individual illustrations joined together, is drawn by S. Berkley, and titled:  "Sport in North Devon:  Trout-Fishing and Otter-Hunting." Although from the September 8, 1883 issue of the Illustrated London News only this illustration is present.

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  • John Philip Sousa as Conductor....
    Item #222399
    CLEVELAND LEADER AND MORNING HERALD, April 10, 1891.

    * Composer John Philip Sousa
    * Military Conductor


    Back page has an advertisement for: "The United States Marine Band Of Washington, D.C." Lists John Philip Sousa as the conductor, and says he will be assisted by Maria Decca, Prima Donna Soprano from her Majesty's Opera in England,... Read full description  
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  • The 1988 Basketball Special...
    Item #222396
    THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, November 14, 1988.

    The front page of this issue reads:  "Basketball Special: Pro & College..." with an accompanying photo. 

    Additional content within this issue relates to Larry Johnson, Danny Manning, Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, and much more.

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  •  - Jim Kelly...

    Item #222395
    SPORT MAGAZINE: Los Angeles, California; January, 1992.

    The front page headline of this issue reads:  "Lethal Weapon - Jim Kelly Triggers The Offense Of The '90s", which also includes an accompanying photo. 

    Additional content within this issue relates to Jerry Rice, Magic Johson, and many more.

    It's 80+ pages are simply filled with... Read full description  
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  •  - Frank Thomas & Bo Jackson...

    Item #222394
    SPORT MAGAZINE: Los Angeles, California; April, 1992.

    The front page headline of this issue reads:  "The Chase Begins - The Frank and Bo Show A Sox Office Hit", which also includes an accompanying photo. 

    Additional content within this issue relates to Larry Johnson, Jose Canseco, and many more.

    It's 80+ pages are... Read full description  
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  •  - Cal Ripken Jr....

    Item #222393
    SPORT MAGAZINE: Los Angeles, California; May, 1992.

    The front page headline of this issue reads:  "Cal Ripken Jr. - Pride of the Orioles", which also includes an accompanying photo. 

    Additional content within this issue relates to Mark McGwire, Karl Malone, Babe Ruth, and many more.

    It's 80+ pages are simply filled with the... Read full description  
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  • 1873 San Francisco, California...
    Item #222386
    COMMERCIAL HERALD AND MARKET REVIEW, San Francisco, California, 1873  As the title would suggest this newspaper has a wealth of business reporting and an incredible number of advertisements with the entire ftpg. take up with ads in addition to a large chart headed: "Wholesale Prices Current" with a wide variety of items. Complete in 4... Read full description  
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  • Early Bakersfield newspaper...
    Item #222385
    THE KERN COUNTY WEEKLY RECORD, Bakersfield, California, 1881 A very nice newspaper from this California town, just the third newspaper ever published in Bakersfield. This is from the first year this newspaper published.
    Various news of the day, complete in 4 pages, various ads as well including  saloon and livery stable ads with much more providing... Read full description  
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  •  - Masonic in 1802...

    Item #222380
    COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, dated Oct. 20, 1802.
     
    * Masons - Masonic
    * Early 19th century original reading
     

    A page 2 report from New-York states in part:

    * ...yesterday morning, the most worshipful master, attended by the officers of the grand lodge...laid the foundation stone of a Masonic Hall. This building is to be situated in Frankfort-street, near... Read full description  
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  •  - Grover Cleveland nomination in 1884...

    Item #222367
    LESLIES ILLUSTRATED, N.Y., Aug. 9, 1884.

    * Grover Cleveland
    * President Nomination
    * Illustrated


    The front page has a illustration: New York--Governor Cleveland Formally Notified, At The Executive Mansion In Albany, July 29th, Of His Nomination For The Presidency. Also an inset of the Official Communication. Inside has a portrait of:... Read full description  
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  • Wade Boggs and Tony Gwynn...
    Item #222358
    THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, September 18, 1989. 

    The front page of this issue reads:  "The Fine Art of Hitting - Wade Boggs and Tony Gwynn, Masters at Their Craft, Explain How They Go About Driving Pitchers Crazy." and has an accompanying photo.

    Additional content within this issue relates to Jimmy... Read full description  
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  •  - Kansas City Chiefs...

    Item #222357
    THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, September 11, 1989. 

    The front page of this issue reads:  "Revival in K.C. - Carl Peterson and Marty Schottenheimer are Determined to Fill the Seats with Chief Fans." and has an accompanying photo.

    Additional content within this issue relates to Cal Ripken Junior, Bart Giamatti, and many more.

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  •  - Astros Pitcher - Mike Scott...

    Item #222352
    THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, August 28, 1989

    The front page of this issue reads:  "Turbulent Sea - Aggravations Keep Astros Pitcher Mike Scott From Finding Smooth Sailing" with an accompanying photo.

    Additional content within this issue relates to Jose Oquendo, Jim McMahon, and many more.

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  •  - Kevin Mitchell and Will Clark...

    Item #222349
    THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, August 14, 1989

    The front page of this issue reads :  "Dynamic Duo - Can Kevin Mitchell and Will Clark Carry the Giants to the Pennant" with an accompanying photo.

    Additional content within this issue relates to Jim McMahon, Terry Bradshaw, and many more.

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  •  - University of Miami Ends Notre Dame's Winning Streak...

    Item #222344
    THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, December 4, 1989.

    The front page of this issue reads :  "The Irish Stew In Miami - An Old Nemesis Puts an End to Notre Dame's 23-Game WinningStreak" with an accompanying photo. 

    Additional content within this issue relates to Roberto Duran, Tony Rice, and... Read full description  
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  •  - Coach Bill McCartney and the Colorado Football Team...

    Item #222342
    THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, November 20, 1989.

    The front page of this issue reads :  "Rocky Mountain High - It's Been a Checkered Rise to Prominence for Coach Bill McCartney and the Colorado Football Team" with an accompanying photo. 

    Additional content within this issue relates to Jimmy... Read full description  
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  • Peacetime draft called for in 1948....
    Item #222341
    THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 21, 1948.

    * Cold War draft called for by President Harry Truman
    * 1st report


    This 48 page newspaper has a three line, three column headline on the front page: "MEN 25 TO REGISTER AUG. 30 FOR DRAFT BY TRUMAN EDICT; OTHERS TO ENROLL BY SEPT. 18" with subheads and complete text by Truman on page 18 signed in... Read full description  
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  •  - Sugar Ray Leonard...

    Item #222340
    THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, November 27, 1989.

    The front page of this issue reads :  "Why Does He Keep Fighting? - Sugar Ray Leonard Explains Why He'll Face Duran Again" with an accompanying photo. 

    Additional content within this issue relates to Tony Rice, Larry Johnson, , and many more.

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  •  - Wide Receiver - Steve Largent...

    Item #222338
    THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, December 18, 1989.

    The front page of this issue reads :  "Master of Reception - As a Pass Catcher, Steve largent has Rewritten the NFL Record Book" with an accompanying photo. 

    Additional content within this issue relates to Mark Langston, Michael Jordan, , and many more.

    Certainly the... Read full description  
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  •  - Don Shula....

    Item #222337
    THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, September 16, 1991.

    The front page of this issue reads :  "Enduring Grip - Don Shula Closes in on 300 Victories" with an accompanying photo. 

    Additional content within this issue relates to Jim Kelly, Bobby Bonilla, and many more.

    Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages... Read full description  
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  • Mia Farrow & Frank Sinatra Wed...
    Item #222336
    LEONMINSTER 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.
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  • Texas to be a  State?
    Item #222281
    EVENING 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.... ".

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  •  - Eagle shot and killed in 1826....

    Item #222277
    BOSTON RECORDER AND TELEGRAPH, March 24, 1826
     
    * Large Golden Eagle shot 
    * Early 19th century original reading


    Page 3 has a report stating that a Golden Eagle was shot at Corton Point, N.Y. Says the eagle was a yearling, & measured 7 feet 8 inches across the wings, 3 feet from his beak to feet, and that his beak was 3 inches long and... Read full description  
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