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HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 28, 1902 The full ftpg. is a print of; "American Manners & Customers--scene on the New York pier upon the arrival of an ocean liner." Inside has 2 pgs. with 8 photos of the "Yale - Harvard Rowing" teams; 4 pages of photos on: "The Coronation of Edward VII"; nearly 7 pages of photos & articles on: "San Francisco - The Metropolis of the Pacific" less than 4 years before the disastrous earthquake & fire.
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, San Francisco, California, 1875 A rare issue from the Old West in California.
This is complete in four pages.
The photo is representative of the issue, you will receive a randomly dated issue from within the year.
HUMORIST, San Francisco, California, June 17, 1871 A smaller size newspaper totally in the German language, obviously for the German immigrants in the Bay area. The masthead features a devil-like engraving. This is the volume 1, number 1 issue--the first published.
Eight pages with very wide margins, 9 3/4 by 12 inches, a lower corner is missing but not affecting any text, various small margin tears.
Background:The San Francisco Humorist was a 19th-century German-language weekly newspaper…
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 30, 1887 Full ftpg. Roger's: 'Around Columbia's May Pole' is a political cartoon. Halfpg: 'Children's Park & Play Ground, San Francisco' Beautiful fullpg: 'The Cliff House & Sutro Park, San Francisco' & a fine fullpg: 'Mt. Shasta, Calif.' Halfpg: 'The Fish Landing Slip at Fulton Market, N.Y.' & 'A Rich Strike--A Million in Sight' shows some miners from the Rocky Mountain. area.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. Complete in 16 pages.
PACIFIC RURAL PRESS, San Francisco, 1886 Few towns from the Old West are more legendary than San Francisco, springing to life with the nearby discovery of gold in 1848 at Sutter's Mill. Its population of 1000 in 1848 swelled to 25,000 by December, 1849.
This is a tabloid-size newspaper with a very decorative, "pastoral", masthead. The content is mostly farming related. The photo shown is representative of the look and condition of the issue you will receive, but actual dates will vary in…
PACIFIC CHURCHMAN, San Francisco, California, November 6, 1873 This publication is of a religious them with reports from various church denominations across the country. This also includes a variety of advertisements from churches to businesses.
This is complete in 8 pages, never bound, with some lite foxing and some dirtiness at the fold lines, stray handwriting in the upper margin about the masthead, otherwise in good condition.
DAILY MORNING CALL, San Francisco, California, 1876 Complete in 4 pages, irregular at the spine and minor edge tears, but in overall good condition due to the use of rag paper. Measures approximately 28 by 21 inches.
Note: All issues have been folded at the mid-fold (typical). A 24x18 folder accommodates the issue folded in this manner.
DAILY 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 basis. Very early for California. Nice condition.
CALIFORNIA EVENING REPUBLICAN, San Francisco, CA, October 19, 1872. 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. Very early for California. Nice condition.
CALIFORNIA EVENING REPUBLICAN, San Francisco, CA, May 25, 1872. 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. Very early for California. Nice condition.
* The Old West in California
* Circus ad
On the front page under Amusements is an ad for performances at Coles Amphitheater featuring The Wonderful Trick Stallions and other attractions. Has a small woodcut of the stallions. News of the day includes: "Terrible Railroad Catastrophe at Pittsburg" "General Grant on the Political Outlook" "Irish land League" and much more. Several advertisements as well. From the Old West. A few minor
DAILY 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 condition.
ARTHUR McEWEN'S LETTER, San Francisco, California, 1894 An uncommon 19th century California title to be sure. We've only encountered this title once in our 45 years. Nice condition.
DAILY 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, some blue pencil marks, a few discrete archival mends, very nice condition.
THE OCEAN WAVE, U.S. Flagship San Francisco, Honolulu, H.I., July 19, 1892 As noted on page 2 his newspaper was: "Published & Printed on board the U.s. Cruiser 'San Francisco, Flagship of the Pacific Station", its home port being Honolulu. This is the volume 1, number 5 issue.
There is front page text on the celebration of the 4th of July, the ink used for printing this issue being blue.
This cruiser was launched in 1889 and was involved in the Spanish-American War and WWI, being…
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 15, 1894 Fullpg. of 6 photos: 'New Union Station at St. Louis'. Fullpg. of 6 illus: 'Around San Francisco Bay' is nice. 2 fullpgs. with many photos of: 'The Disastrous Forest Fires in Minnesota' (Hinckley)
Complete issue.
DAILY STOCK REPORT, San Francisco, California, 1875-1877. Much financial news & stock-related ads in this folio size newspaper, as well as mining-related content as well. The image is an example of the issue you will receive, but you will not receive the exact date shown.
DAILY EVENING POST, San Francisco, California, Aug. 31, 1878
* Old West publication
A typical newspaper of the day from this famous city.
Complete in 8 pages, never bound nor trimmed so it folds out to one large sheet. The folder size noted is for the issue folded in half. Nice condition.
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 6, 1892 Front full pg. illus. of "The Old Guard Ball." Inside is a full pg. of illus. pertaining to "From the Annual Exhibition of the American Water Color Society." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The Chilian Question - War or Peace." Full pg. illus. of "Sketches of World's Fair Buildings."
Four small portraits of "The Honorable Seth Low, President of "Columbia College" "Professor John W. Burgess, Dean of the School of Political Science," "Professor Thomas R. Price"…
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 26, 1887 Full front page illustration by Frederic Remington: College Players At Foot-Ball---A Tackle And Ball-Down. Inside has a related report: The College Game Of Football. Also a report: Base-Ball In San Francisco and an illustration: A Base-Ball Game On The Haight Street Grounds, San Francisco.
Full page "Hunting Wild Hogs in Arkansas"; doublepage centerfold "The Sham Naval Attack and Defense of Newport" which is comprised of several scenes; halfpage…
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EVENING BULLETIN, San Francisco, California, Dec. 9, 1865 From the West Coast not long after the end of the Civil War. A wide variety of reports, mostly from the West. The front page has a great article: "The Trial of a Rebel Journal" which reports on the 'Memphis Appeal' newspaper, which traveled from Memphis, to Grenada, to Jackson, the Atlanta, and they Montgomery to avoid the Yankees. We have most of these editions of the Appeal in our inventory: enquire.
Four pages, large folio size,…
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 pgs., never bound nor trimmed, minor edge tears & some light browning, generally in very nice, clean condition. The photo below is generic, however all issues…
MISSION MIRROR, San Francisco, Dec. 13, 1879 Printed in the masthead is: "The only Paper Wholly Printed and Published at the Mission, a Locality Containing 20,000 Inhabitants." This would be the famous Mission Delores, still located on 16th St. (see photos & the hyperlink).
Page 2 has a political notice supporting: "For president in 1880, Ulysses S. Grant, of Illinois".
Four pages, some margin wear with minimal text loss (see lower left corner in photo), should be handled with care.
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 28, 1868 The front page shows a 1/4 page illustration: 'Punishing Slaves in Cuba' as well as nearly 1/2 page: 'El Moro Castle at the Entrance to Harbor of Havana, Cuba' with text. A full page illustration is "French Council of Ministers Held at St. Cloud, Presided over by the Emperor". A halfpage illustration is of 'Trapping Wild Turkeys'. There are two Thanksgiving full page prints 'Preparing for Thanksgiving' and 'The First Thanksgiving Dinner'. A halfpage…
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 10, 1858
* First transcontinental mail service success
* Arrives at San Francisco, California
Page 4 has a report noting the very first transcontinental mail service to San Francisco, with: "Very Late From California" "Arrival of the First Overland Mail" "Short Trip Across the Plains" with several dispatches. A very significant event in the settling of the West.
Eight pages, nice condition.
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 3, 1880 Front full pg. illus. of "The Explosion in the Winter Palace, St. Petersburg - Scene in the Guard Room." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "Preparing for Easter." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The 'Salvation Army'." 1/4 pg. illus. of "The Rev. Robert L. Dashiell, D.D."
Dblpgctrfld. containing many illus. pertaining to "From Vera Cruz to Mexico - Scenes Along the Road." Full pg. Nast illus. entitled "To Crown All." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The First Elephant Born in…
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 20, 1880 Front full pg. Nast illus. of "The Ides of March." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "Buying Trotting Horses on the Androscoggin." Four 1/4 pg. portraits of "General Lucius Fairchild," "Colonel John W. Foster," "Count Ferdinand De Lesseps," and "James Russell Lowell." Dblpgctrfld. of "Peterborough Cathedral." Full pg. illus. of "A Holiday in Chinatown, San Francisco." Full pg. illus. of "A Trail of Patience."
Other news and advertisements of the day are…
SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Nov. 29, 1851
* Very early San Francisco city view print
* California gold rush era & Sacramento
The front page has a great & very early: "View Of San Francisco From the Foot of Telegraph Hill" with a related article on the city which: "...has now a population of about 40,000, with over 100 miles of streets laid out...".
Additionally the back page has a great: "View Of Sacramento City, From the River" with descriptive text.
Four pages, a very…
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Nov. 14, 1874
* Jewish Synagogue
* San Francisco 49ers
* Ulysses S. Grant
Inside has five illustrations of notable buildings in San Francisco: "The "What Cheer House, A Celebrated Hotel For Miners" "The Jewish Synagogue On Sutter Street" "The Merchant's Exchange" "The California Theatre" and the "Chinese Mercantile Houses In Dupont Street".
The front page is a political cartoon showing U.S. Grant as "The Great Political Eclipse". Other prints as well.
…
THE TIMES, San Francisco, California, 1867 An uncommon and very early issue from this very famous city in California.
Four pages, small hole in front leaf, otherwise good.
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, July 25, 1857
* Very early view of San Francisco
* Salt Lake Tabernacle under construction
Formatted much like the more common Harper's Weekly, this illustrated paper printed several years earlier.
The front page features a print of a: "View Of San Francisco, California" which a related article on it as well. Very early view of the young town.
Prints within include: "View of the Junction of Free & Congress Streets, Portland, Maine" "St. Luke's Church,…
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 11, 1857
* Mormons - Mormonism - Brigham Young
* Very early view of San Francisco
* Salt Lake Tabernacle under construction
Front page shows: "Camp of the Pilgrims to the Jordan" and a half page: "Valley of the Jordan and Dead Sea" with a related article: "Travel Notes in Bible Lands". Small print of: "John P. Durbin, D.D." Nice two-thirds page print: "The City of San Francisco, California".
Nice article: "Salt Lake and Its Rulers" includes prints of…
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Mar. 25, 1871 Halfpg: 'Chinamen Celebrating New Year's Day in San Francisco'. Several illustrations on the troubles in Paris. The Supplement issue includes a fullpg. with 9 illustrations on the 'Dept. of Agriculture, Washington, D.C.'
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 11, 1857 Front page shows: "Camp of the Pilgrims to the Jordan" and a half page: "Valley of the Jordan and Dead Sea" with a related article: "Travel Notes in Bible Lands". Small print of: "John P. Durbin, D.D." Nice two-thirds page print: "The City of San Francisco, California".
Nice article: "Salt Lake and Its Rulers" includes prints of "Governor Brigham Young, of Utah Territory" and "Elder Heber Kimball" and a one-third page "View of Salt Lake" and another…
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 16, 1900 The Golden Gate Park at San Francisco; The Paris Exposition; Watching a Total Eclipse; a full-page colored political cartoon; and other news of the day. See photos for full details.
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 7, 1886 Nice full ftpg. Thomas Nast cartoon: 'The Watch on Spoilers'. Halfpg: 'Arriving at an Emigrants Boarding-House in New York'. doublepage centerfold: 'The Smoking Room of an Atlantic Steamer'. Nice fullpg: 'San Francisco--The Mare Island Navy Yard' shows 5 scenes. Nice fullpg. by Frederic Remington: 'Mexican Troops in Sonora' shows 5 scenes.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. Complete in 16 pages.
DAILY ALTA CALIFORNIA, San Francisco, Aug. 29, 1868 A large size newspaper of four pages with a wealth of both local news events and local advertisements. Never bound nor trimmed, 3 folds with minor wear at a fold juncture.
Early California from just 19 years after the Gold Rush. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 22, 1875 One-third page: 'The Ruins of Fort Ticonderoga'. Fullpg: 'The Watch for Montezuma'. Fullpg: 'Sketches in 'China Town', San Francisco'.
Complete in sixteen pages.
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 28, 1899 Full front page illus. of "The Evacuation of Havana - Farewell Courtesies Between Spanish and American Officers in the Palace as Twelve O'Clock Struck."
Inside is a 1/2 pg. illus. of "The United States Naval Training Station, Yerba Buena Island, San Francisco." Full pg. illus. of "The Final Scene in the American Occupation of Havana - Captain-General Castellanos, His Staff, and the Spanish Evacuation Commissioners Leaving the Palace on Their Way to…
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HARPER'S WEEKLY January 17, 1891 Front full pg. illus. of "The Lick Monument, San Francisco." Inside is a full pg. of illus. pertaining to "East Side Merchants of the Sidewalk." Full pg. illus. containing several portraits including "Captain George D. Wallace."
Doublepage centerfold of "Proposed Plans and Sites for the Chicago Columbian Exposition." 1/2 pg. illus. of "Capuchin Friars Holding Mass on an Ocean Steamer." 1/3 pg. portrait of "Alexander William Kinglake." Two small portraits of…
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 5, 1905
SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, March 5, 1853 The front page has a print headed: "American Scenes - Street View In San Francisco".
Four pages, large folio size, never bound nor trimmed, 3 folds with fold & margin wear. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 4, 1853 Page 3 has over half a column on: "Life In California" which is datelined from San Francisco, beginning: "The city is growing rapidly as a consequence of the rapid settlement of the country & development of its natural resources..." with much more, on the early growth and development of this notable California city.
California also has: "Interesting From Mexico"
Four pages, a piece from a lower corner causes some text loss but not…
THE SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Aug. 9, 1862 The front page has a print: "Fort Point--One of the Fortifications Of the Harbor of San Francisco, Cal." with a bit of detail.
Some war-related content inside including: "How To Demoralize n Army" and "Conference of the Rebel Generals at Richmond--Their Plains for the Future and more.
The bkpg. features a cartoon: "Portrait of a Certain Student Who Is Reading so Hard at the Sea-Shore".
Eight pages, good condition.
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Jan. 25, 1851 The front page features a very nice print of the: "Procession at San Francisco in Celebration of the Admission of California Into the American Union" with a related article on the next page.
Complete in 16 pages, never-trimmed margins, nice condition.
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, April 29, 1876 Inside are several prints on "The War in the Herzegovina", a full page: "Map of a Portion of Africa" and a doublepg. centerfold: "Chinese Emigration to America: Sketch on Board the Steamship Alaska, Bound for San Francisco".
Complete in 24 pages, very nice, clean condition.
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, March 29, 1856 Inside has 2 pages of text with 7 prints on: "Expedition To Greenland". Also a full page with 4 prints on: "Dreadful Catastrophe at Philadelphia" being the burning of the ferry boat 'New Jersey'.
Other prints: "Maple Sugar Camp" in New England; a view of: "Stockholm, Capital of Sweden" "Effect of the Earthquake in San Francisco, California" and "Great Fire at New Orleans".
Sixteen pages, very nice condition.
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 26, 1879 Full ftpg. Nast political cartoon: 'The Statesman At Home'. Fullpg; 'The Metropolitan Regatta on the Hudson'. 3/4 pg: 'The Eruption of Mt. Etna--The Great Stream of Lava'. Fullpg. with 7 scenes of a military encampment at Newport. Fullpg. shows the ship: 'Jeannette Leaving San Francisco'.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. This issue is complete in 16 pages and is in good condition.
SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, New York, July 6, 1850 The front page has: "Texas and New Mexico - Texas Marching on Santa Fe".
Page 5 has: "Letter from Jewett, the Artist--Humboldt Harbor--Emigrants to California". William S. Jewett was an artist of some note. Most of the report is a letter signed by him: W. S. J.
Eight pages, nice condition.
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Nov. 15, 1851 Pages 3 and 4 contain an article on a famous case involving the San Francisco Committee of Vigilance, headed: "Californian Lynchings". Included as well is a print captioned: "Lynching In San Francisco".
In 1851, San Francisco was a city in chaos, its population swelling due to the Gold Rush and its streets rife with crime and lawlessness. The official legal system was overwhelmed, often viewed as corrupt and incapable of maintaining order,…
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