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Item #222791SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 9, 1886
* Predecessor of the dump truck* Whaling on the Long Island coast
This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations, accompanied by text, of the latest inventions of the day including: "Whales Recently Taken Near Long Island", "A New Steam Carriage",... Read full description -
Item #222726THE 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. -
Item #222671SCIENTIFIC 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 -
Item #222504SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, September 17, 1887
* Adams' blinders for horse bridles* A Ceylon surf boatThis 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 -
Item #222478SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, April 28, 1888
* Electro-Dynamic FieldsThis 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 -
Item #222404This 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. -
Item #222402This 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 -
Item #222401This 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. -
Item #222399CLEVELAND 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 -
Item #222367LESLIES 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 -
Item #222132NEW-YORK TIMES, July 1, 1869.
* National Currency
* George S. Boutwell
* Treasury Department
Front page has:
* The National Currency Its Redemption--New Regulations of the Treasury Department. Takes almost 1 1/2 columns, signed in type by Geo. S. Boutwell, Secretary of the Treasury.
Other news of the day includes: "Board Of Health"... Read full description -
Item #222086WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL from Madison, Wisconsin and dated December 12, 1868.
* Early Madison Wisconsin
This 4 page newspaper is in good condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this time in history. This issue has news of the day and interesting advertisements which gives a good idea how life was back then.
Some of the news in this... Read full description -
Item #221951Harper's Weekly dated July 14, 1866. (print only)
This is a double-page print. The print contains the engraving "Natchez on the Hill, From the Marine Hospital ".
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Item #221555OGLE COUNTY PRESS from Polo, Illinois and dated August 14, 1878.* Polo, Illinois
* Early Midwest
This 8 page newspaper is in good condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this time in history. This issue has news of the day and much more. Several interesting advertisements as well which gives a good idea how life was back then. A nice issue... Read full description -
Item #221553ROCHESTER DEMOCRAT AND CHRONICLE, New York, November 28, 1871.
* Rochester, New York
This large sized 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. Some of the one column headlines include: "Concerning the Completion of the New Court House", "Suicide", "Connolly Still Under Arrest", and... Read full description -
Item #221512Here is a complete, genuine newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, dated April 10, 1870.
* The Red River War* The Piegan Massacre
This issue features many one column headlines covering events of the time including: "The Red River War", "The Piegan Massacre", and much more. Additional text is printed on the inside and back pages as well,... Read full description -
Item #221434LANCASTER INTELLIGENCER from Pennsylvania and dated October 29, 1866.
* Pennsylvania Amish Region
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and news of the day which includes: "The Late Colonel Dahlgren"... Read full description -
Item #221332SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, February 14, 1885.
* Western Union* Pneumatic Telegraph SystemThis 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: Pneumatic System of the Western Union Telegraph Company - Tricycle - arial war vessel - Rail... Read full description -
Item #221328SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York City, New York, February 25, 1899
* Early Firefighting Print
Full front page: The Blizzard Of 1899--Hard Work Of The Fire Department In Responding To The Frequent Alarms.--Drawn By T. De Thulstrup. Related article inside: The Recent Storm. Other photos and prints with text throughout. -
Item #221249THE NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 2, 1865.
* Post civil war Reconstruction
Reconstruction The Progress Made in Restoring Arkansas, South Carolina and Georgia to the Union President Johnson Promises to Aid Arkansas in Resuming Her Old Place Repeal of the Ordinance of Secession by the Georgia Convention. Other news of the day includes:... Read full description -
Item #221231EVERY SATURDAY, January 14, 1871 (centerfold only)
Here a a double page centerfold from the January 14, 1871 issue of Every Saturday. This print is titled: "View Of The Bridge Now Building Across The Mississippi At St. Louis". This print measures 20 x 15 inches. Print only ! -
Item #221104Unknown Title, 1880. (print only)
PLEASE NOTE: The exact title of the issue and date is unknown. The is a Frederic Remington print entitled "The Ride Through the Wood with the Old Forester". The print size is approximately 5 x 3.75 inches and the overall matted size approximately is 9 x 7.75 inches. The matting color is a medium shade of... Read full description -
Item #221093Boston Daily Advertiser, Boston, MA, August 11, 1874. (print only)
The is a advertisement print for Barnum In Boston! The print size is approximately 2.25 x 8 inches and the overall matted size approximately is 7.5 x 12.75 inches. The matting color is a medium shade of beige color. -
Item #220991Here is a complete, genuine newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, dated April 5, 1870.
* The Fifteenth Amendment* Horace Greeley
* The Cuban Insurrection
This issue features many one column headlines covering events of the time including: "The Fifteenth Amendment: Addresses of Horace Greeley", "Reported Collapse of the Cuban Insurrection",... Read full description -
Item #220989THE NEW YORK TIMES, dated April 3, 1870.
* The Fifteenth Amendment* Bibles in Schools
* Judaism
This issue features many one column headlines covering events of the time including: "The Fifteenth Amendment: A Day of Jubilee Proclaimed", "The Bible in the Schools", "Reformed Judaism", and much more. Additional text is printed on the... Read full description -
Item #220988Here is a complete, genuine newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, dated April 12, 1870.
* Indian Raid in Nebraska* The Fifteenth Amendment
This issue features many one column headlines covering events of the time including: "The Indians: A Raid in Nebraska", "The Fifteenth Amendment: Immense Ratification Meeting at the Brooklyn Academy of... Read full description -
Item #220987THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 15, 1870
* The Fifteenth Amendment* Indian Battle in the Wind River Valley
This issue features many one column headlines covering events of the time including: "The Indians: A Fight in the Wind River Valley", "The Fifteenth Amendment: A Gala Day Among the New... Read full description -
Item #220985Here is a complete, genuine newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, dated April 17, 1870.
* The New York Crystal Palace* Letter from an Indian Girl
* Napoleon
This issue features many one column headlines covering events of the time including: "A Crystal Palace for New-York", "An Indian Girl's Letter", "Napoleon to the people on the... Read full description -
Item #220984Here is a complete, genuine newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, dated April 18, 1870.
* The Fifteenth Amendment* Indian Raid on the Union-Pacific
* The Ku Klux Klan of Alabama
This issue features many one column headlines covering events of the time including: "The Fifteenth Amendment...", "The Indians: The Raid on the Union Pacific Railroad",... Read full description -
Item #220982Here is a complete, genuine newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, dated April 22, 1870.
* Base Ball* Union vs. Atlantic
* The Indians
This issue features many one column headlines including: "More About the Indians...Lynch Law", "Base-Ball: First Match-Game of the Season", and much more. Additional text is printed on the inside and back pages as... Read full description -
Item #220974NEW YORK TRIBUNE, NY, May 18, 1896.
* Sherman Texas Tornado Disaster
This 20+ page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "Relief Work In Texas", "Committees Caring For 700 Homeless--Injured People Dying at Sherman", "MORE DEADLY TORNADOES", "WESTERN TOWNS WIPED OUT". Other news and... Read full description -
Item #220928FRANK LESLIE'S dated February 3, 1872 (print only)
This is a single-page framed print. The print contains the engraving "Whisky on the Plains - a Party of Indians, Discovering that a Lot of Contraband Whisky is Being Destroyed by the Authorities, Endeavor to Save What They Can ... Read full description -
Item #220781THE WEEKLY SHASTA COURIER, Shasta, California April 19, 1890.
* Shasta, California
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 & gunfights were... Read full description -
Item #220711THE BOSTON CULTIVATOR, Oct. 7, 1865.
* 1865 farming related periodical
Described in the masthead as: A Journal Devoted toAgriculture, Horticulture, Art, Science, Some Literature, Markets & Current News. Back page lecture by Henry Ward Beecher: On Hell & Future Punishment. Tabloid-size, 8 pages, good condition. Uncut. -
Item #220526THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Aug. 20, 1894.
* Jabez Spencer Balfour to be Extradited
The front page has a very brief yet significant report concerning one of the largest financial disasters in Britain, headed: "Jabez S. Balfour To Be Extradited" (see photos). -
Item #220489SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, February 27, 1875 This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions and/or prints: System of Railway Switches and Signals - Hudson River TunnelWater Injector & much more, with related text.
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Item #220484SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 16, 1885.
Passenger Locomotive - New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions and/or prints: Standard Passenger Locomotive - Sash Cord Fastener -... Read full description -
Item #220333THE ALLENTOWN DEMOCRAT, Pennsylvania, April 11, 1894.
* Pennsylvania Coal Regions
* Connellsville Strike Riots
This 4 page newspaper has a a small report on page 2 titled: "Riots In The West Pennsylvania Coal Regions" which tells of a strike that turned violent in Connellsville PA. This eventually led to other similar strikes in the... Read full description -
Item #220211THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 9, 1872 Page 8 has: "The Mutuals Mashed" "Fine Game Between the Boston 'Reds' and the Mutuals--The Latter Defeated by a Score of 9 to 2." Has a detailed summary mentioning that this was the first of the teams' championship games. The game, played at the Union Grounds, drew about... Read full description -
Item #220184THE NEW-YORK TIMES, March 4, 1873 On the ftpg. under " Base-Ball" is a report from Baltimore, that begins: "The professional base-ball players held their annual convention at the St. Clair Hotel, of this city..." Lists the names of the teams that had delegates present at the meeting, the report continues, stating... Read full description -
Item #220148SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 30, 1887.
New York City Fire Department Headquarters
This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions and/or prints: "New Headquarters of the Fire Department of New York", "Tobacco Pipe",... Read full description -
Item #220007EVERY AFTERNOON, N.Y., March 18, 1868.
* Uncommon title
* Nice masthead
Has news items, topical reports, literary-related content, some ads. Masthead has an engraving of a setting sun and a log raft, and a quote by Shakespeare: My free drift halts not particular, but moves itself in a wide sea. A volume I issue (number 2) of this uncommon title.... Read full description -
Item #219730THE DAILY CRITIC, Washington, Dec. 9, 1876.
* Uncommon title
Has bits of news, topical items and numerous ads. Some headlines include: "Burying of the Victims of the Brooklyn Fire" "Congress Yesterday" and more. An uncommon title. A few minor edge tears and slighly browned. -
Item #219697INDUSTRIAL AGE, Chicago, Dec. 19, 1874.
* Uncommon Title from Chicago, Illinois
Mostly topical reports, a few literary items and some ads. A volume II issue of this uncommon title. Some of the headlines include: "On Invention" "Chippawa Falls & Eau Claire Railroad" and much more. A few minor edge tears. -
Item #219661SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 8, 1873.
* Fire Tank Water System
This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions and/or prints: Self Acting Fire Tank, Tell Tale Clock, Bottle Stopper, Diamond Stone Saw, & More. These illustrations also have... Read full description -
Item #219529SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 28, 1885.
* New York Trade Schools
This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions and/or prints: The New York Trade Schools - Artificial Ear Drum - Hand Propeller For Boats - Shearing Machine - Columbia Two... Read full description -
Item #219416NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 13, 1865.
* General Ulysses S. Grant
* Military Reorganization
The front page has: "The Army Important Order From General Grant Reduction & Reorganization of the Military Forces of the Republic Colored Troops to Garrison all but Two of the Southern Ports". Other news of the day includes: "Martial Law... Read full description -
Item #219389NEW-YORK TIMES, Dec. 7, 1868.
* The whipping post - Flagellation
The back page has a detailed report: The Whipping Post Another Revolting Exhibition at New Castle, Del.--Two Men Pilloried and Three Flogged--Public Opinion in the State Regarding the Law. Other news of the day includes: "Georgia" "The Preisdent's Message" "The Union Pacific Railroad"... Read full description -
Item #219388ROCHESTER DEMOCRAT AND CHRONICLE, Feb. 10, 1873
* Titusville, Pennsylvania
* Oil discoveries
On page 3 under Oil is a report: "The New Oildorado near Titusville--Great Excitement in Consequence--Flowing Wells Within Two Miles of Us". Other news of the day includes: "Floods" "Railroad Disaster"... Read full description -
Item #219332SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, December 8, 1888
* The Screw Ferry Boat BergenThis 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions and/or prints: Ferry Boat Bergen - Slotting Machine - Speed Indicator - movable Batteries - Pendulumbs & More. These... Read full description
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