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NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 22, 1874  Page 3 has 2 1/2 columns taken up with: "CHARLES DICKENS" "Further Extracts From Mr. Forster's Biography" containing a wealth of interesting content on this notable writer.
Eight pages, four binding holes near the spine affect about 7 words in the Dickens article, otherwise nice condition.

Background: John Forster’s The Life of Charles Dickens, published in three volumes between 1872 and 1874, is the first comprehensive biography of Dickens and remains a…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 15, 1900  

* Mark Twain - Samuel Langhorne Clemens

See the photos for the great two-color cover portrait of "Mark Twain" as drawn by William Nicholson. The inside cover shows a photo of:  "The Aldine Club Dinner to Mark Twain" and the double page centerfold is a great illustration captioned: "A Surprise Party to Mark Twain by his Characters" from his many books.
A very displayable issue with this great Twain content. The complete issue, nice condition.

Background:…

THE WORLD, April 26, 1869

* Novelist Charles Dickens 
* Honorary banquet w/ speech
* Last year of his life

The front page has an article headed: "Charles Dickens" "Banquet in Liverpool--Mr. Hutchinson's Speech" (see images)
Complete with 8 pages, a little irregular along the spine, nice condition.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 29, 1866 

* Early Mark Twain - Samuel Clemens
* Clipper "Hornet" disaster report
* First national headline for Twain

The most notable content would be the full page print: "Burning of the California Clipper 'Hornet', One Thousand Miles from Land" not so much for the print but for the accompanying article titled: "Burning of the Clipper 'Hornet' ".
Another source notes that Mark Twain was in Hawaii at the time the boat of survivors arrived and he…

This is a four issue set of Harper's Weekly issues containing all 4 installments of "The Uncommercial Traveler", by Charles Dickens - offered at a discount. The issues are individually described as:

Feb. 18, 1860 There is a small & untitled Winslow Homer print on the ftpg., plus another: 'Allow Me to Examine the Young Lady' and yet a 3rd Homer: 'Hon. J.M. Curry of Ala.'. Very nice dblpgctrfld: 'View of Broadway, Opposite Fulton St., N.Y.' at winter time. 'Pope Pius the 9th'.    This issue also…

THE WEEKLY HERALD, New York, March 12, 1842  

* Author Charles Dickens
* First tour of America 

The front page has among some one-column heads: "Three Important Matters--Arrival of Charles Dickens (Boz) and Lady..." with the article beginning: "The distinguished lion of literature, Charles Dickens, accompanied by his beautiful lady, arrived in our city yesterday afternoon from Philadelphia..." with more on his visit and comments on his wife as well.
Eight pages, very nice condition.

Background: The…

HOUSEHOLD WORDS, London, 1851-1853  Charles Dickens published this magazine from 1850 to 1859. Having been frustrated by the interference of publishers when editing three other magazines, Dickens determined that he would have a free hand on "Household Words". Dickens directed every aspect of the magazine's production. He wrote for the magazine, solicited contributions and revised and corrected the works of others. Dickens made sure that the opinions expressed in every article conformed to the…

From the 1840's, 1850's, and 1860's...

The Charles Dickens Collection - This three issue set features one issue edited by Charles Dickens (either Household Words or All The Year Round from the 1860's), one issue of The ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS from the Dickens Era (1850's), and one issue of The Times (London) from the Dickens Era (1840's), providing a contextual background for the work of this literary giant!

THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 11, 1873

* Mark Twain - Samuel Clemens letter
* Shah of Persia visit to London, England
* Nasar al-Din Shah Qajar

Page 3 has a letter by Mark Twain with many headings that include: "SHAH'D" "Mark Twain Hookd the Persian Out of the English Channel'" and more. (see) The letter takes up almost 2 columns and is signed in type: Mark Twain
Complete with 8 pages, nice condition.

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Jan. 6, 1873

* Mark Twain - Samuel Clemens
* Hawaiian - Sandwich Islands

 Pages 4 and 5 contain an extremely lengthy--almost two full columns--under the heading: "THE SANDWICH ISLANDS - Schemes of Annexation" but mostly taken up with: "Views of Mark Twain" - A Characteristic Letter From; the Humorist, to the Editor of the Tribune". And what follows is Twain's very lengthy & descriptive letter, signed at its conclusion: Mark Twain. Since this letter was written to…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 29, 1866  The most notable content would be the full page print: "Burning of the California Clipper 'Hornet', One Thousand Miles from Land" not so much for the print but for the accompanying article titled: "Burning of the Clipper 'Hornet' ".
Another source notes that Mark Twain was in Hawaii at the time the boat of survivors arrived and he reported on the event, interviewing several survivors, a story that this issue of Harper's Weekly published with the…

HOUSEHOLD WORDS, London, 1851-1853  Charles Dickens published this magazine from 1850 to 1859. Having been frustrated by the interference of publishers when editing three other magazines, Dickens determined that he would have a free hand on "Household Words". Dickens directed every aspect of the magazine's production. He wrote for the magazine, solicited contributions and revised and corrected the works of others. Dickens made sure that the opinions expressed in every article conformed to the…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 26, 1891 

* Displayable issue w/ Mark Twain

The full front page is a nice print captioned: "Samuel L.Clemens (Mark Twain)" with a corncob pipe in his mouth. Very displayable as such.
Inside pages have prints including: "The Manhattan A.C. Grounds" showing several views of the baseball field. Also a halfpg. photos of: "The Philadelphia Champion Team of 1889" for cricket; a doublepage centerfold captioned: "At The Pony Races" and a full page showing:…

HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, September, 1870  Within this is issue is a 5+ page article "Footprints of Charles Dickens" which begins "Charles Dickens was dead. It was hard to realize, but realized it was at last; and then there was no look or voice in London but repeated it over and over -- Charles Dickens is dead!..."
Also within the issue are articles "The Mediterranean of the Pacific" which is on the Washington Territory and includes many illustrations; "Among the Peaches"…

ALL THE YEAR ROUND, Feb. 3, 1872

* Ornate Masthead
* 1871 Original
* Charles Dickens

This 24 page issue is in great condition and measures 6 x 9 inches. This was a weekly journal which was conducted by Charles Dickens as noted in the masthead. Some of the stories in this particular issue are titled: "THE WICKED WOODS OF TOBEREEVIL" and much more. This magazine has mainly literary reading (stories, poems etc.), some by Charles Dickens himself.

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Jan. 29, 1912

* Charles Dickens 100th birthday celebrated
* English writer novelist - fictional characters

The top of page 2 has a three column pictorial showing some of Dickens' fictional characters with heading: "Dickens' Famous Characters Come To Life on Centenary of Master's Birth" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in…

NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 14, 1879  Over a full page 2 column is taken up with a piece by Mark Twain, headed "THE POSTAL ORDER AGAIN" "Mark Twain Answers Mr. Key's Private Secretary" "The Postmaster-General's 'Unnecessary Appendage' Instructed in His Duties & Privileges". Included is the lengthy letter signed in type: Mark Twain (see).
Twelve pages, browning at the margins, generally quite nice.

Harper's Weekly set of 5 issues, dated weekly from October 31, 1857 through November 28, 1857, all featuring a serialized portion of "The Lazy Tour Of The Two Idle Apprentices", by Charles Dickens.  This is a great way to purchase the entire series, all five issues, for more than 20% off the single issue price.  The issues are individually described as follows:

Harper's WEEKLY, New York, Oct. 31, 1857 The front page shows: 'The Dry Goods Epidemic, Broadway at Three p.m.' Over one-third page…

ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, December 4, 1875

* Mark Twain
* Niagara Falls

This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. The back page has an article headed: "MARK TWAIN AT NIAGARA" Text takes up over a full column.
Complete in 12 pages, minor spine wear, very nice condition.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 31, 1910

There is a full color cover page on this issue. The front page of this issue is an illustration of "Step Lively, Please!"

This issue has an illustration of "Ring Out the Old, Ring in the New" by Kemble. Also in this issue is a full page illustration of "The Vampires" by Harry Grant Dart. There is also a full page ad for Mark Twain's books and there is a "Tribute to Mark Twain" by Brander Matthews plus much more.

Other advertisements of the…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 23, 1876  The last column of the front page and most of page 2 are taken up with a report of: "Forefathers' Day" "New-Englanders at Dinner" "The Annual Festival of the New-England Society--Speeches by Hon. G. William Curtis, 'Mark Twain', Rev. Edward Everett Hale..." and more (see). It is on page 2 where appears Twain's speech headed: "Speech Of Mr. Samuel L. Clemens" (see).
Ten pages, evenly toned, some minor margin tears, should be handled carefully. Generally very…

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Jan. 17, 1932

* Uncle Remus author corresponds with Mark Twain

Page 28 contains: "BANK VAULT YIELDS 'UNCLE REMUS' RELICS - LETTERS FROM MARK TWAIN TO JOEL CHANDLER HARRIS FOUND IN TIN".
This issue is thought to be complete but is being sold for the content described.  Some edge chipping is present with a non-archival mend on the back of the front page right margin. For the era this issue is in good condition but should be handled gently. 

THE MADISONIAN, Washington City, Washington, September 18, 1839 

* Charles Dickens... 
* Uncommon title... 

Page 3 has a short item reading: "Mr. Charles Dickens, the immortal Boz, has announced, through his publishers, Messrs. Chapman and Hall, another new periodical work of humor, to appear on the 1st of August next! The name is of course kept a profound mystery." 

The front page has a poem by W. C. Bryant titled "August".

A few ink spots to the back leaf not close to the…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 24, 1910

There is a full color cover page on this issue. The front page of this issue is a photo of "The New Chief Justice of the United States."

This issue has a photo spread of "The Explosion Which Shook New York" and a full page illustration of "'I Wish Santa Claus Would at Least Switch His Line of Confectionery" by Kemble. The double page is a photo spread of "How New York's Great Cathedral Looks To-Day" and there are photos of "Noteworthy Exhibits…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 19, 1867  Page 2 has over a full column report headed: "Charles Dickens - Complimentary Dinner Given to the Distinguished Author Previous to His Departure for the United States".
This is a report from the London Times and is mostly taken up with the: "Speech of Lord Lytton" followed by the lengthy: "Speech by Mr. Dickens".
This was a 5 month tour of America where he gave over 70 readings. It was his second visit to America, delayed by two…

NEW YORK TIMES, June 23, 1858  Page 2 has two-thirds of a column taken up with a report headed: "The Mormons Flight and the Mormon Future--A New Power Among the Nations of Earth". The report begins by reflecting upon the founding of the Mormons noting: "...announcing the appearance & character of their 'Golden Bible' as the book was for a while commonly called...reference to the 'Golden plates' from which it was alleged to have been 'translated'...the rough & ready manner in which Brigham…

Made famous by Mark Twain...

DAILY TERRITORIAL ENTERPRISE, Virginia (City), Nevada, 1876  Virginia City is one of America's largest historic landmarks. Some say Virginia City's rich gold and silver mines financed the Civil War. Now rich in history, Virginia City and the Comstock Lode still maintain the flavor of the hifalutin mining days, when Mark Twain roamed the streets and everybody wanted a piece of the "Richest Place on Earth."
This is the famous newspaper Mark Twain worked for in the 1860's, and is consequently…

WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Massachusetts, July 15, 1870 

* Charles Dickens 
* Henry Ward Beecher 

This newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. It measures 26 x 19 inches. The front page have one column headings that include: "Summer Dinners" "By Henry Ward Beecher" "Charles Dickens" and more.
Complete in 4 pages, nice condition.

THE ATLANTIC MONTHLY, New York, Oct. 1877 - Jan. 1878
 
* Mark Twain's 4-part series
* "Some Rambling Notes of an Idle Excursion"
* 4-month (complete) set

By far the most notable content is the four-part series by Mark Twain written for The Atlantic Monthly: "Some Rambling Notes of an Idle Excursion". This serialized "story" is concerning a trip he took to Bermuda, described as "a novelty namely, a trip for pure recreation, the bread-and-butter element left out." It is always great to…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 9, 1883

* Mark Twain comes out with new book
* Life on the Mississippi

Page 3 has small one column headings: "Mark Twain's Latest Book" "Life on the Mississippi" See images for text here. Nice to have in this venerable newspaper title.

Other news of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages, light browning, a little margin wear, otherwise good. Should be handled with care.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 26, 1858   The front page shows: 'Most Reverend John Hughes, Archbishop of New York'. An article "Emigrants, and Emigrant Life" features two pages with five illustrations, one which is a 3/4 page illustrations entitled: 'Departure From Home'. Great fullpg: 'Attack on Fort Moultrie, Sullivan's Island South Carolina, on June 28, 1776' and another great fullpg: 'The Battle of Monmouth, New Jersey, on June 28, 1778' showing Washington on horseback, among others.…

THE ALBION, New York, Dec. 1, 1838  Page 2 contains a lengthy article, taking over half the page, headed "Dickens's Tales" which begins: "Mr. Charles Dickens, the author of the above works, is the most popular writer of the day..." with much more (see photos). You get the complete 8 page issue, a bit irregular at the spine, a bit of scattered browning, generally quite nice.

ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, December 7, 1878

* Mark Twain - Samuel Clemens

This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. Page 10 has an article headed: "Mark Twain" "A Well-Got-Up Biography of the Great Humorist" Text takes up almost 2 full columns.
Complete in 12 pages, nice condition.

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, June 27, 1907

* Mark Twain - Samuel Langhorne Clemens
* Receives honorary degree from Oxford University

The top of page 4 has a one column heading: "MARK TWAIN GETS HIS DECREE" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
Complete with 8 pages, a few small binding holes along the spine, two small library stamps within the…

SALEM REGISTER, Salem, Massachusetts, Feb. 3, 1842  Page 2 includes a letter concerning "Temperance" signed in type by: John Tyler, followed by a letter signed in type by: Charles Dickens, prefaced with: "Mr. Dickens believes in Animal Magnetism. Here is the evidence..." (see photos).
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, some light dirtiness or staining, generally good.

THE DAILY MEMPHIS AVALANCHE, Tennessee, Jan. 28, 1877

* Mark Twain - Samuel Clemens
* Author and Humorist

The top of page 2 has an article: "The Innocent, Mark Twain" which takes one-third of a column. It is a story in the life of the famous writer.

THE NEW WORLD, New York, May 22, 1841 

* Charles Dickens
* African slave trade

Primarily a literary newspaper with several pages containing a chapter of "Barnaby Rudge, by Charles Dickens". The back page has a brief article: "Slavers Captured" which mentions: "...with upwards of one thousand slaves on board..." (see).
Sixteen pages, 10 by 14 1/2 inches, nice condition.

ALL THE YEAR ROUND, London, 1862 (single issue from 1862)  This was a weekly periodical "Conducted By Charles Dickens", as noted in the masthead. Filled with various literary content, this issue contains 24 pages is in very nice, clean condition, 6 by 9 1/4 inches. Nice to have the "Charles Dickens" name in the title.
Disbound without wrappers.  The image is an example of the look of the issue you will receive but the actual date within 1862 will vary. 

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 24, 1852  

* Charles Dickens speech

Page 3 has a report prefaced with: 'Mr. Charles Dickens has been discoursing very eloquently about flowers at the ninth anniversary of the Gardener's Royal Benevolent institution. We give a short extract from his beautiful address:..." followed by the talk.
Also within: "From Southern California" being a report from San Francisco; and also: "The Fire At Sonora".
Four pages, good condition.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York,  December 17, 1910

There is a full color cover page on this issue. The front page of this issue is an illustration of "A Seasonable Suggestion" by Kemble.

This issue has photos of "The Master of Twelve Million Miles of Wire" and "Homage to Mark Twain's Memory." There is also an article of "Mark Twain, In Memoriam." Also, there is an illustration of "The Occupation of Little Rock by the Federal Troops" by Stanley Arthurs. There is a full page ad saying "Special…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 25, 1870 The front page is a great illustration of: 'Beethoven'. Within the issue is a nice full page illustration of 'Charles Dickens', and a page 2 editorial concerning the death of Charles Dickens. "The New Masonic Temple" article also includes a halfpage illustration "Laying the Corner-Stone of the New Masonic Temple in New York". "The Sangerfest Building" includes a 1/3 page. A full page 'Reception of Indians at the White House' shows President Grant as…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 30, 1910  The prime content within this issue is the content related to the life and death of Mark Twain.  The front page has:  "Mark Twain: 1835-1910".  Several pages include text and prints related to his life and work (see images).  The issue also contains: "A Diana of Africa", The First LAdy On South Africa", the double page centerfold, "Susceptibility", by James Montgomery Flagg, "Rougier, The French Aviator, Flying Over The Cap D'Ail At Monaco In A Voisin…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 27, 1907   There is a front page illustration, "An Unnatural Fakir Story" by W. A. Rogers. There is a illustration and article of "England's Ovation to Mark Twain" by Sydney Brooks. There is a illustration of "Mark Twain Chatting With King Edward at the Garden Party at Windsor"; and "The Tribute of Owen Seaman, Editor of "Punch," to Mark Twain" and a photo of "Mark Twain's First Appearance in Public as a Doctor of Letters." There is also a double page…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 20, 1910

This issue a full color, cover page. This issue's front page is a photo of "England's New Sovereigns at Close Range."

This issue has an illustration of "An Historic Incident--And True" by Kemble and there is an article with photos of "The Aeroplane in War" by General Homer Lea and "A Diana in Africa" by H. R. H. Helene de France, Duchess of Aosta. The double page illustration is of "Retired with Honors" by H. G. Williamson and there is a photo…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, Dec. 29, 1860 Full ftpg: 'Christmas Day, 1860' shows a family at Christmas dinner. Nice fullpg: 'Christmas Chimes at Trinity Church, N.Y.   This issue also contains a serialized portion of "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens.  In addition, the 1st installment of  "Dickens's Christmas Story - A MESSAGE FROM THE SEA" is also present, taking nearly 6 pages of text.
Complete in 16 pages.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 15, 1900 Color front page of Mark Twain; The Surprise Party to Mark Twain; Scenes on the Island of Guam; The Opening of Congress; fullpage "The National Capitols of the United States"; doublepage centerfold "A Surprise Party to Mark Twain by His Characters"; Oscar Wilde; and other news of the day. See photos for full details.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 13, 1902  Frontpage photo Americans of To-Morrow, Jacques Loeb; The "Iowa Idea"; The World's Greatest Gun; Walter Damrosch as Lecturer, Composer, and Conductor; fullpage illustration "In Honor of Mark Twain's Sixty-Seventh Birthday"; doublepage centerfold illustration "The Opening of the United States Senate; Proposed Enlargement of the "Soo" Canal;  "In Honor of Mark Twain"; "A Toast to Mark Twain!"; Cross-Saddle Seats for Women with photos;  Automobiling;…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 23, 1905 Front page illustration "Uncle Sam's Christmas Dream" by W. A. Rogers; The Reign of Terror in Odessa; Mutiny of the Russian Sailors at Cronstadt; The Indian Tour of the Prince and Princess of Wales; The Spirit of Football at West Point; The Disaster to the British Steamship "Hilda," in Which Nearly a Hundred Lives Were Lost; and "Christmas Shopping--An Interruption" by George Wright.

The issue is complete in 16 pages but does not include the hard…