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Item #206471NATIONAL ADVOCATE, New York, July 3, 1820 "Daring Outrage" on pg. 2 describes the capture of a ship off Cape Henry by a "piratical brig". Pg. 3 has an ad for a "Circus" on Broadway with details about "Monsieur Godreau", a tight- rope walker.
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Item #206470SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June 21, 1902 This issue contains the following prints, articles, and/or ads: The listing for the patent #701,839 for the window envelop; The Ruins of St. Pierre; The Development of the Sault Ste. Marie Canal; Silkworm Culture in America; Extraordinary Trench Digging; The Elliott book-Typewriter; and other articles and... Read full description -
Item #206469DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, Nov. 25, 1839 Pg. 2 has an article " Deer Hunting In Wyoming (Pa.)" which describes Luzerne County as "picturesque and beautiful" & more, with much about the deer hunting there, plus mention of Harveys Lake and Bald Mountain. A nice article! -
Item #206451THE SUNDAY CLEVELAND NEWS-LEADER, January 21, 1923, from Cleveland, Ohio. This is the "22nd Automobile Show Public Auditorium" issue and the front cover is printed in color. The front page has a mend, the lower right corner and upper left corner is missing, otherwise is in good condition. See photos for full details.
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Item #206437THE STATESMAN, N.Y., Jan. 20, 1826 A somewhat uncommon title containing general news and content, and ads. Lite fold rubbing on the ftpg., has a bit of stray writing in the right margin of the ftpg., some lite foxing. -
Item #206436NEW-HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT AND STATE GAZETTE, Concord, Nov. 28, 1831 Pg. 3 report: "Seneca Indians--Between two and three hundred Seneca Indians arrived in Cincinnati on the 10th inst., under charge of Col. McElvaine, on their way to lands beyond the Mississippi, provide for them by the government. Their lands relinquished, consist of about 40,000 acres, of excellent... Read full description -
Item #206434THE MADISONIAN, Washington, Jan. 18, 1840 Pg. 3 report: "Appalling Calamity" "Steambot [sic] Lexington Destroyed By Fire, And Nearly Two Hundred Lives Lost!", plus "Further Particulars". Says the boat left New York and that the fire occurred near Eltons Neck. Traces of foxing. -
Item #206419DAILY ALTA CALIFORNIA, San Francisco, CA, 1871. This 4 page newspaper, which 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... Read full description -
Item #206395DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, Aug. 21, 1839 A pg. 3 report under "Tumultuous At Baltimore" provides details about an unusual incident involving the defection of a nun from the Carmelite Convent on Aisquith Street , and caused "considerable excitement". Also has a "Proclamation" from the mayor of Baltimore warning the public to... Read full description -
Item #206368EVENING GAZETTE, AND GENERAL ADVERTISER, Boston, June 3, 1815 Pg. 3 has: "Treaty of Alliance, Offensive and Defensive, Between, Russia, Austria, Prussia And Great Britain". Some foxing. -
Item #206347THE NORWICH SUN, October 4, 1935, from Norwich, New York. Front page double-wide column headline "Tigers Put Four Runs Across In Eighth To Lead Cubs 5-3" with subhead "Detroit Rallies to Drive Lee to Showers - Barrage of Hits Changes Lead, 5 to 3, for American League Champs - Warneke on Mound". This also features a photo of Elden Auker and William C. Lee, the... Read full description -
Item #206342THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, October 3, 1935, from Omaha, Nebraska. The banner headline reads "Tigers Beat Cubs, 8 to 3" and features a two-column wide box score report on the front page along with a play-by-play inning report which begins on the front page and continues on page 2. This also contains news of the war and other news of the day. This is the full issue and is... Read full description -
Item #206339THE NORWICH SUN, October 7, 1940, from Norwich, New York. Double-column wide headline "Reds Win 4-0 to Even Series and Force 7th and Final Game" with subhead "Bucky Walters Pitches Three-Hit Ball And Poles Out Homer to Keep Mates in Championship Race". This includes the lineup, box scores and play-by-play inning report. Also reports... Read full description -
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 #206312CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE & JOURNAL, & ZIONS HERALD, N.Y., Jan. 2, 1829
* New Year's Poems* Carrier's Address
Back page has a poem: "New Years Address Of the Carriers of the Christian Advocate & Journal". Two minor printing creases in the poem, piece missing in the upper margin causing loss in the masthead, some foxing. -
Item #206289WALLA WALLA STATESMAN, Walla Walla WA, April 15 1871. 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... Read full description -
The Civil War from major U.S. city newspapers...
Item #206264CIVIL WAR A lot of 10 issues, all from major U.S. cites (New York, Philadelphia, etc.), and all in 2nd rate condition, but with no loss. A great bargain priced lot of issues if 1st rate issues are not needed.This item is not eligible for free shipping. -
Item #206229(6) Harper's Weekly, various dates from July 21, 1877 through January 28, 1899. This is a six issue set (part 2) 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 another great set of issues... Read full description -
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 #206157DAILY SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN from Springfield, MA and dated May 29, 1863. This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes reports on rebel piracy and much more.
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Item #206153DAILY SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN from Springfield, MA and dated May 9, 1863. This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes reports on Port Gibson... 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 #206007THE MORNING CALL, July 6, 1955, from Allentown, Pennsylvania. This is a single-page advertisement of Coca-Cola "BIG" See photos for full details. -
Item #206006THE MORNING CALL, July 6, 1955, from Allentown, Pennsylvania. This is a single-page advertisement of Coca-Cola "NEWS!" See photos for full details. -
Item #206004LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY, August 13, 1914, from New York. Colorized backpage advertisement for Coca Cola. This is a full issue. See photos for full details.
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Item #205994THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, June, 1807 and is about 55 pages in length. 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 biography on... Read full description -
Item #205992THE SALINA JOURNAL, October 2, 1953, from Salina, Kansas. Three column front-page headline "Dodgers Whip Yanks 3-2 In Thirds Game". The Brooklyn Dodgers beat the Yankees, 3-2 in the third World Series game. Brooklyn pitcher Carl Erskine set a Series strike-out record of 14. Features photos of Roy Campanella and Carl Erskine. This is the full issue and has five... Read full description -
Item #205989THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1807 and is about 55 pages in length. 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 an article on the treatment of... Read full description -
Item #205988THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, December, 1807 and is about 55 pages in length. 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 chart... Read full description -
Item #205934THE OREGON STATE JOURNAL, Eugene City, OR, 1880. 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 #205894SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 22, 1876 This issue contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: LITTLE MONITOR SEWING MACHINE - ABESTOS ROOFING - HOSE CARRIAGE - GRAIN CLEANER. Other articles and advertisements are contained within.
Complete in 16 pages and is in very good condition. See photos for... Read full description -
Item #205860SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 6, 1889 This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following prints: CLINICA THERMOMETER - BURGLAR ALARM - PIANO LAMP BRACKET - CHILD'S SWING & much more, including related text. -
Item #205847HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, September, 1868. This 150+ page magazine is loaded with interesting stories and news events with numerous prints, too many to photograph. Featured in this issue are interesting prints of the early use of silver in making tea sets amongst other things. These prints come with lengthy text as well. Reader's digest sized issue... Read full description -
Item #205823NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE from New York, NY and dated October 10, 1863. This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following headlines: "LATER FROM... Read full description -
Item #205785HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, June, 1871. This 150+ page magazine is loaded with interesting stories and news events with numerous prints, too many to photograph. Featured in this issue are interesting prints of scenes in and about Watkins Glen NY. Lengthy text is included along with these prints as well. Disbound w/out wrappers. Reader's... 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 #205698WEEKLY OREGON STATESMAN, Salem, OR, dated from1877. 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, 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 #205658NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, MD November 7, 1829. This 16 page newspaper has interesting news of the day throughout. A lot of the news in this newspaper is government related. Featured in this issue is an article on African Colonization in American. This issue is in nice condition except for little staining. -
Item #205656NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, MD October 3, 1829. This 16 page newspaper has interesting news of the day throughout. A lot of the news in this newspaper is government related. Featured in this issue is an interesting report of trial case of a woman slave that escaped. This issue is in nice condition except for little staining. -
Item #205640THE MONTOURSVILLE NEWS, Pennsylvania, Jan. 18, 1934 This little newspaper of 8 pages still has the green 1 cent postage stamp affixed to the upper right corner, with a cancellation as well (see photo). Rarely are such newspapers found. You get the complete issue which is in very nice condition, measuring about 8 1/2 by 11 1/2 inches. -
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 #205580NEW YORK TRIBUNE, New York, June 12, 1862. This 8 page newspaper is in good condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following FRONT PAGE Maps: "THE ACTION BEFORE... Read full description -
Item #205567THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, August 5, 1862. This 8 page newspaper is in good condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following FRONT PAGE Map: "GENERAL POPE'S OPERATIONS".... 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. -
Item #205515THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPTIAL, October 15, 1929, from Topeka, Kansas. Column headline "Macks' Bats Sound Taps For Bruins" with subhead "Staging a Sensational Ninth Inning Rally, Philadelphia Athletics Win World's Championship, Defeating Cubs 3 to 2 - Snatch Victory From Defeat" along with an article "How a President Acts At World Series Game" with... Read full description -
Item #205509HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, May, 1872. This 150+ page magazine is loaded with interesting stories and news events with numerous prints, too many to photograph. Featured in this issue are interesting prints associated with scenes wirhin California. There is lengthy text associated with these prints as well. Reader's digest sized issue in nice... Read full description -
Item #205505NEWS, May 23, 1930, from Cleveland, Ohio. Headline "Browns Beat Tribe Again, 5-4" with subhead "Bunched Hits Again Costly To Indians" includes box score and play by play. Also includes a photo of Earl Averill and his family. This is the full issue and has a little flaking at the edges, otherwise is in good condition. See photos for full... Read full description -
Item #205499HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, April, 1875. This 150+ page magazine is loaded with interesting stories and news events with numerous prints, too many to photograph. Featured in this issue are interesting prints associated with early American humor. There is lengthy text associated with these prints as well. Reader's digest sized issue in nice... Read full description
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