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Item #593568THE WESTERN PHILATELIST, Chicago, 1888 This is "A Monthly Journal For Stamp Collectors" as noted on the very ornate front wrapper (see). A nice stamp collecting magazine still with the original wrappers, measuring 6 by 9 1/4 inches & in nice condition. -
Item #592781NATIONAL GAZETTE & LITERARY REGISTER, Philadelphia, 1831-1835 (sample issue). A nice antebellum period newspaper from Philadelphia, PA. The 4 page issues have multiple folds with some wear and/or browning at the folds, but are not pulpish or heavily stained. News of the day and period advertising throughout.The image shows an example of what you will... Read full description -
Item #591352NEBRASKA STAMP NEWS, Fremont, April, 1890 Subtitled: "A Monthly Devoted to Stamp Collecting." A very small size newspaper of 4 pages, never bound nor trimmed, measuring 4 1/2 by 7 inches. Nice condition & a vol. 1 no. 4 issue. -
Item #591143THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, February 18, 1878
* The Silver Bill - dollar
* Bland-Allison Act
* United States Treasury
This 8 page newspaper has one column headings on the front page that include: "The Silver Bill Ready for the House" and "It is to be Fixed up by Caucus so it Will Pass Over a Veto".
Other news and advertisements of the... Read full description -
Item #591047THE SOUTHERN PHILATELIST, Charleston, South Carolina, January, 1890 A monthly magazine themed on stamp collecting Has 8 pages plus the outer wrappers, 5 3/4 by 9 inches, still in nice condition. "Sample Copy" is stamped in the upper right margin. -
Item #590148This is a single page, colored print only entitled "There Is Hope" which is a scene of a sick child in bed with her parents and grandmother looking on. The source of the print is unknown but bears a copyright date of 1896 by Wm. H. Hussey. This measures 15 x 10 inches and is in nice condition. -
Item #590125This is sheet music (piano and lyrics) entitled "Mother Dear has gone to Heaven" by George Pitt. This was copyrighted in 1885 by W. F. Shaw. Complete in 6 pages with the music printed on 3 pages, with archival mends in the margin area, measuring approximately 14 x 11 inches. Some lite dirtiness on the outer cover, otherwise in good condition. -
Item #590113HARPER'S WEEKLY SUPPLEMENT, New York, October 13, 1877 (print only) This single-page contains a large illustration entitled "Sketches in Caffraria", measuring approximately 11.75 x 9 inches, includes four scenes from Caffraria, a district extending along the east coast of Africa.
This is a SINGLE PAGE only illustration measuring approximately... Read full description -
Item #590111HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 13, 1877 (print only) This single-page illustration is entitled "In the Park -- Light and Shade" by C.S. Reinhart and is comprised of two different scenes, one of mothers and their children in the sunlight of the park while the other is of a gentlemen in the shaded area, sleeping on the park... Read full description -
Item #590108THE FLORIDA TIMES-UNION, Jacksonville, Florida, July 30, 1969 The front page of this issue features a headline "Moon Conquest Put in Color!" with a subhead "Old Glory Planted on Moon by Astronauts - One of the First Color Pictures" along with large photo.
PLEASE NOTE: This is an incomplete issue, it is only 6 pages of the first... Read full description -
Item #590107JACKSONVILLE JOURNAL, Jacksonville, Florida, July 30, 1969 The front page of this issue features a headline "Those Moon Footprints" along with two large photos which had just been released from the Apollo 11 mission. The one photo was taken during the descent of their lunar module and the other is from the command ship, which show the American... Read full description -
Item #588521INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL NEWS, Scotland, Pennsylvania, June 9, 1910 An in-house school newspaper, this edition has the front page printed in red and blue ink for the patriotic theme as noted: "Flag Day Number of the School News" showing a woman holding a flag (see). Other decorative elements on the front page as well. Four pages, nice... Read full description -
Item #586904WEEKLY MUSEUM, New York, June 28, 1800 Contents include: "Fate of the Queen Charlotte Frigate" "Representatives of the People" includes a list of the duly elected representatives (see) "Gleanings From History" "New Mode of Traveling For... Read full description -
Item #585855THE PIPESTONE PHILATELIST, Minnesota, Jan., 1896 As noted in the masthead: "A Monthly Journal For Stamp Collectors." Four pages, 6 by 9 inches, nice condition. -
Item #585850NEBRASKA STAMP NEWS, Fremont, July, 1890 Subtitled: "A Monthly Devoted to Stamp Collecting." A very small size newspaper of 8 pages, never bound nor trimmed, measuring 4 1/2 by 7 inches. Nice condition & a vol. 1 no. 8 issue. -
Item #585731CLEVELAND WEEKLY HERALD, Ohio, December 24, 1880
* Novelist George Eliot death
* Victorian era
This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:
"GEORGE ELIOT"
"The Great Novalist Quietly Passes Away"
"Her Death Caused by a Chill Taken on Sunday Last"
1st report coverage on the death of famous English... Read full description -
Item #585728CLEVELAND WEEKLY HERALD, Cleveland, Ohio, June 4, 1880
* Stephenson's Rocket steam locomotive print
Page 3 has a nice two column illustration of the "Stephenson's Rocket" steam locomotive with headline: "A History of the Ohio Railroad Company--The Forerunner, and What Might Have Been the Parent of the Present Lake Shore Railroad"
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Item #584829THE DETROIT FREE PRESS - PARADE, Detroit, Michigan, December 18, 1949 The front of this issue contains a photo of Esther Williams, not wearing her usual swimming suit, but rather in winter-wear and with ice skates as she was promoting a new movie "Duchess of Idaho". Additional stories and advertisements are within.
This is complete in 24 pages with... Read full description -
Item #584801THE DETROIT FREE PRESS - PARADE, Detroit, Michigan, March 6, 1960 The front of this issue contains a photo of Loretta Young with an accompanying article "Loretta Young: One of the world's most fascinating women". Additional stories and advertisements are within.
This is complete in 24 pages with several small binding holes along the top edge,... Read full description -
Item #584800THE DETROIT FREE PRESS - PARADE, Detroit, Michigan, May 2, 1948 The front of this issue contains a photo of Esther Williams in a swimsuit with an article "The Racquet Club" which includes additional photos of film stars at the Palm Springs Racquet Club. Additional stories and advertisements are within.
This is complete in 24 pages with several small... Read full description -
Item #584507THE PORT FOLIO ENLARGED, Philadelphia, May 22, 1802 Basically a literary newspaper done "By Oliver Oldschool, Esq.", with one of the articles reflecting back on actions during the Revolutionary War. Eight pages, 10 by 12 1/2 inches, nice condition. -
Item #584159INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL NEWS, Scotland, Pennsylvania, May 26, 1910 The front page is decorative for the "Memorial Day" issue and is printed in red, white (the newsprint) & blue ink, plus a colorful bouquet of flowers (see). Eight pages on very high quality newsprint. Great condition. -
Item #584158INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL NEWS, Scotland, Pennsylvania, May 23, 1907 The front page is decorative for the "Memorial Day" issue and is printed in red, white (the newsprint) & blue ink, plus a colorful bouquet of flowers (see). Eight pages on very high quality newsprint. Great condition. -
Item #583919DAILY PALO ALTO, Stanford University, California, 1901 An issue of the school newspaper published by this now prestigious university in northern California, with various news tidbits, items about school and many ads as well.
Complete in 4 pages, some tears at the margins & minor margin chipping, measures 11 by 15 1/2 inches. Be... Read full description -
Item #583878GLEASON'S LITERARY COMPANION, Boston, 1863 Obviously a literary publication from the Civil War era, the prime feature being the huge eagle engraving in the masthead, with a wingspan of 7 inches. There are a few illustrations within, mostly being text. Sixteen pages, 11 by 15 inches, great condition. -
Item #583773This 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 (see images).
An early financial item & great to have from this town famous as the home... Read full description -
Item #583745SAN LEANDRO REPORTER "SUPPLEMENT", Alameda County, California , Dec. 25, 1880
* Rare Old West title
A very scarce and quite small single sheet "Supplement" issue, measuring just 9 by 10 3/4 inches. Beneath the masthead is: "A Merry Christmas To All!" Various news tidbits and an ad for a "Cow For Sale".... Read full description -
Item #583398BERLININFO--EXTRA, Germany, Nov. 24, 1989 This German newspaper from just two weeks after the fall of the Berlin Wall with continuing reporting on the celebrations and news on the unification of Germany. The front and back pages open up to show a huge & very detailed map of Berlin. Other photos within concerning the fall of the Berlin Wall.
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Item #583396BILD, Berlin, Germany, (Nov. 9, 1990) The bold, banner headline at the very top proclaims: "Happiness & Blessings, Germany". I do not see a date anywhere in this issue (may have been an "extra" edition) but I suspect this is a one year anniversary issue on the fall of the Berlin Wall. The caption of the... Read full description -
Item #583395BILD, Berlin Germany, Dec. 23, 1989 This being the first Christmas in unified Germany in nearly 30 years, the headline proclaims: "Merry Christmas, Germany" with a color photo of a crowd at the Brandenburg Gate. Related photos on pages 2 & 3 include people climbing atop the Berlin Wall (see). Great to have this report in a Berlin... Read full description -
Item #581330THE LYCOMING CHRONICLE, AND WEST BRANCH COURIER, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, January 18, 1832
* Rare title from Williamsport, Pennsylvania
This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with many advertisements. This issue is damaged with various margin and fold tears. Might be able to repair it somewhat though. -
Item #581325THE MILLHEIM JOURNAL, Pennsylvania, November 9, 1905
This 4 page newspaper, measuring 20 by 26 inches, has news of the day with advertisements. Light browning with various margin & fold tears, otherwise good. -
Item #579630WALTHAM SENTINEL, Waltham, Massachusetts, Jan. 15, 1864
A typical newspaper of the period, although there is no Civil War reporting. This also has advertisements of the day, some which are illustrated. Nice ornate masthead.
Complete in four pages in very nice condition. -
Item #579577FIGARO IN LONDON, London, 1833 An English comic newspaper of the early 19th century, founded in 1831 and running for almost 8 years. It was the forerunner for the much more popular "Punch" magazine. There is a nice comic illustration in the masthead. Four pages, 8 3/4 by 11 inches, nice condition. The photo shown is generic, but the... Read full description -
Item #579481COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, EXTRA, Boston, Nov. 26, 1806 A small size, 4 page "Extra" edition never bound nor trimmed, with wide margins. It is mostly taken up with ads with 8 illus. ship ads & another interesting illus. ad on the bkpg. The bkpg. also has an "Epitaph"... Read full description -
Item #579280THE PANAMA CANAL RECORD, Balboa Heights, Canal Zone, 1928. A little magazine subtitled: "Official Publication of the Panama Canal" with a wealth of data concerning the canal and its use. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific content or be of this specific date but will have the format as... Read full description -
Item #578419HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 5, 1886 (print only) The single page print is entitled "Our Standard (Gauge) Adopted all Over the Union" which is by Thomas Nast. This measures approximately 11.25 x 15.75 and is in very nice condition. Very suitable for framing. -
Item #577408JUGEND-POST, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Oct. 19, 1889 A curious, little German-language newspaper from Milwaukee with a ftpg. illustration showing a waterfall in the Catskill Mountains of New York (see photos). An inside page has a print of people traveling by camel. Measures 7 3/4 by 10 3/4 inches, 8 pages, very nice condition. -
Item #575782BOSTONIAN & MECHANICS JOURNAL, Boston, November 2, 1822
* Uncommon Title
As noted at the top of the front page, this relative uncommon title is: "...devoted to science, arts, and miscellany...". Four pages, small folio size, never-trimmed margins, nice condition. -
Item #575630THE CINCINNATI COMMERCIAL, Ohio, February 14, 1868
* Alabama Negroes
* Post Civil War
The front page has one column headings that include: "CONGRESS" "Remonstrance From Alabama Whites Against Negro Rule" "Protection of American Citizens Abroad" and more.
Other news of the day throughout with many ads. Little... Read full description -
Item #575571BEACON, Philadelphia Navy Yard, 1944 A military paper produced at the Navy Yard, which was a major site for not only the building of new warships but also the repair of vessels damaged in the war. As would be expected there is a great wealth of war-related content, with an emphasis of naval items.
Eight pages, 10 1/2 by 16 pages,... Read full description -
Item #575375THE LANDMARK, Salem, Massachusetts, May 27, 1835
* Silk manufacturing
The front page has a one column heading: "The Culture OF Silk" with a illustration a reeling machine that was recently invented (see photos). This article takes up about 1 1/4/ columns.
Other news of the day with ads. This issue has minor light foxing, otherwise in nice condition. -
Item #575357THE CHRISTIAN INTELLIGENCER, New York, 1874
* Rare title
A small size newspaper with primarily religious news and reports, complete in 16 pages, never bound nor trimmed, nice condition. An address latest near the masthead. Measures 10 1/2 by 15 1/2 inches. -
Item #575356THE GOLDEN RULE, "The International Representative of Young People's Societies of Christian Endeavor", Boston & Chicago, 1892
* Rare title
A tabloid-size publication with primarily religious news & reports but with many advertisements as well. Sixteen pages, never bound nor trimmed, address label near the top, nice... Read full description -
Item #575355CHRISTIAN WORK, A Religious Weekly Review, New York, 1916
* Rare title
A magazine format periodical with--as the title would suggest--primarily religious content. This is the continuation of: "The Evangelist & New York Observer".
Complete in 32 pages, never bound nor trimmed, minimal wear, measures 9 1/4 by 13 inches. -
Item #575343CALIFORNIA INDEPENDENT, Los Angeles, 1901 Printed in the dateline is: "An Inter-Denominational Christian Newspaper" and in a banner which is part of the masthead: "Our Motto: Pure Religion, Pure Morals, Pure Government". As would be expected, the content is... Read full description -
Item #575300MOTION PICTURE DAILY, New York, July 6, 1956
* Rare movie & film publication
A trade magazine specific to the movie industry. All of pg. 3 is taken up with a promotion ad for the movie "High Society" starring Bing Crosby, Grace Kelly & Frank Sinatra (see). Complete in eight pages, 9 by 12 inches, printed on glossy... Read full description -
Item #572834HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 30, 1876(print only) This is a single page illustration entitled "Sindbad T., The Old Man of the Sea" by A.B. Frost. This measures approximately 16 x 11 inches and is in very nice condition. Very suitable for framing. -
Item #572828HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 19, 1887 (print only) This is a single page illustration entitled "Sketches on a Man-Of-War Under Sailing Orders -- The Last on Board" by Frederic Remington. This print features an inset which contains five other illustrations. This measures approximately 16.25 x 11 inches and is in very nice... Read full description -
Item #572826HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 28, 1884 (print only) This is a doublepage illustration entitled "Picturesque Scenes Along the coast of Maine" drawn by John Rix, which is comprised of seven different scenes. This measures approximately 22 x 16 inches and is in very nice condition. Very suitable for framing.
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