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Item #723793THE MOSQUITO, Perth Amboy, New Jersey, March 21, 1925 A curious little newspaper which appears to be the combination of the Middlesex Plain Dealer and the Perth Amboy Press. Filled mostly with local news and tidbits, many quite folksy and humorous, plus many ads as well. The ftpg. has a bit noting: "Christy Mathewson, of baseball fame, was recently... Read full description
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Item #714612AMERICAN FARMER, Baltimore, Maryland, Oct. 13, 1820 Subtitled: "Rural Economy, Internal Improvements, Prices Current" which pretty much describes the content within.
Eight pages, 9 by 10 3/4 inches, very nice condition. -
Item #714611AMERICAN FARMER, Baltimore, Maryland, Sept. 29, 1820 Subtitled: "Rural Economy, Internal Improvements, Prices Current" which pretty much describes the content within.
Eight pages, 9 by 10 3/4 inches, very nice condition. -
Item #714581AMERICAN FARMER, Baltimore, Maryland, Nov. 17, 1820 Subtitled: "Rural Economy, Internal Improvements, Prices Current" which pretty much describes the content within.
One article: "Manner of Preserving Eggs Perfectly Fresh for 12 Months". Nearly 2 pages are taken up with a huge: "Table to Shew At a Glance the Number of Hills... Read full description -
Item #712663THE STARS & STRIPES, the New York & London edition, Nov. 26, 1943 In the masthead is: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations".
Among many front reports: "Russians Push Germans Back After Halting Big Panzer Drive On Soviet Flank in Kiev... Read full description -
Item #712662THE STARS & STRIPES, the New York & London edition, Nov. 27, 1943 In the masthead is: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations".
Among many front reports: "U.S. Keeps Up Huge Bombing of Reich" "Northwest German y Is Blasted: RAF Hits At Berlin, Frankfort" ... Read full description -
Item #710640This is a genuine check written on the "Otsego County Bank" of Cooperstown, New York dated 1837. 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. Also a red ink cancellation.
An early financial item & great to have from this town... Read full description -
Item #710136THE EVENING FIRESIDE, Philadelphia, Jan. 11, 1806 This was a short-lived paper existing only from December, 1804 thru December, 1806.
It was one of several weeklies of the early 19th century. Mott describes them: "Most of the weeklies were low-priced, quarto in size, and designed for entertainment; frequently they combined politics and news... Read full description -
Item #710040THE BINNACLE, S.S. Ryndam, Feb. 18, 1927 Subtitled: "Published Daily at Sea by The Floating University." An interesting little "in-house" newspaper published on board the ship of this early floating university that traveled the world.
Four pages, lightly inked library stamp in an upper... Read full description -
Item #705743THE PANAMA CANAL RECORD, Balboa Heights, Canal Zone, Feb. 27, 1928 A little magazine noted as the: "Official Publication of the Panama Canal" with a wealth of data concerning the canal and its use including several charts on what is passing through the canal.
Complete in 16 pages, 6 by 9 inches, library stamp at the top, very nice... Read full description -
Item #705195OCEAN TIMES, R.M. S. Queen Mary, North Atlantic Edition, June 18, 1961 An interesting newspaper printed on board this famous ship. Various news of the day with ads focused on vacationers to Europe.
Sixteen pages, 11 by 14 inches, very nice condition. -
Item #705188THE MOSQUITO, Perth Amboy, New Jersey, March 21, 1925 A curious little newspaper which appears to be the combination of the Middlesex Plain Dealer and the Perth Amboy Press. Filled mostly with local news and tidbits, many quite folksy and humorous, plus many ads as well. The front page has a bit noting: "Christy Mathewson, of baseball... Read full description -
Item #704441THE TIMES, London, England, 1797 Perhaps the most revered newspaper in the world, it began in 1785 under the title "The Daily Universal Register", adopting its modern name on January 1, 1788.
An opportunity for a very nice issue of this iconic title with a decorative red-ink tax stamp at the top.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins,... Read full description -
Item #704440THE SUN, London, England, 1799 A fine issue of a typical late 18th century newspaper, the top of the masthead containing a decorative, red-inked tax stamp. Much news of the day and ads as well.
Four pages, good condition. -
Item #704418STANDARD PHONOGRAPHIC VISITOR, New York, June 22, 1868 A very curious little periodical with a very decorative masthead themed on shorthand--unusual as such. "Phonography" was another word for a system of phonetic shorthand, invented by Sir Isaac Pitman in 1837. Included within are 12 pages of shorthand.
Twenty pages, 5 by 7... Read full description -
Item #702175CHILDREN'S WORK FOR CHILDREN, Philadelphia, March, 1890 This was small publication: "published monthly with the sanction of the Board of Foreign Missions of the Presbyterian Church" as noted on the back page.
Twenty pages, 6 by 8 inches, good condition. -
Item #702139THE WEEKLY MAGNET, Chicago, Sept. 4, 1881 A story newspaper seemingly meant for children. Four pages, good condition. -
Item #702138AMERICAN MACHINIST, New York, April 21, 1883 Printed in the masthead: "A Journal For Machinists, Engineers, Founders, Boiler Makers, Pattern Makers and Blacksmiths'".
As the title would suggest, a periodical for machinists and others who are mechanically minded. Similar to Scientific American in content and format.
Several... Read full description -
Item #700959THE MONTHLY ROSE BUD, Philadelphia, July 1, 1869 An uncommon little newspaper with an eclectic mix of content, but it seems to focus on various health-related products and issues for women.
Four pages, 9 1/2 by 11 3/4 inches, various wear at the fold & margins, light dirtiness. -
Item #700937STROUT'S BUGGY-SEAT CONFIDENCES, Boston, April, 1909 A curious little publication by and for those working for the Strout real estate company.
Printed on coated stock paper, very nice condition, pin holes at the blank spine from disbinding.
Eight pages measuring 10 by 7 inches, tiny pinholes at the blank spine, very bice condition. -
Item #699081THE BINNACLE, S.S. Ryndam, April 9, 1927 Subtitled: "Published Daily at Sea by The Floating University." An interesting little "in-house" newspaper published on board the ship of this early floating university that traveled the world.
Four pages, lightly inked library stamp in an upper... Read full description -
Item #698953THE MUSICAL WORLD & NEW YORK MUSICAL TIMES, Dec. 3, 1853 As the title suggests, a little paper focused on the world of music from before the Civil War.
Twelve pages plus the 4 pages of the outer wrapper, 8 3/4 by 11 1/2 inches, very nice condition. -
Item #698437THE BINNACLE, S.S. Ryndam, April 2, 1927 Subtitled: "Published Daily at Sea by The Floating University." An interesting little "in-house" newspaper published on board the ship of this early floating university that traveled the world.
Four pages, lightly inked library stamp in an upper... Read full description -
Item #698318This is an: ARMY TALKS EXTRA edition, May 9, 1945, just after the end of the war in Europe. The lead article begins: "The German armies have been completely crushed in battle; you and the millions of other U.S. and Allied soldiers have won the greatest military victory in history..." with much more.
Much of the balance of the issue is focused on the... Read full description -
Item #698283THE REXALL MAGAZINE, March, 1946 A little magazine done by a drug store company, mostly entertainment or house-related items with ads for products that could be purchased at any Recall Drug Store.
Sixteen pages, 7 1/2 by 10 inches, minor wear, good condition. -
Item #697723THE BINNACLE, S.S. Ryndam, March 26, 1927 Subtitled: "Published Daily at Sea by The Floating University." An interesting little "in-house" newspaper published on board the ship of this early floating university that traveled the world.
Four pages, lightly inked library stamp in an upper... Read full description -
Item #697622High-resolution digital image of the NEW YORK JOURNAL AMERICAN--EXTRA, Sept. 1, 1939 (dramatic front page)
* World War II begins -- initial start
* Adolf Hitler defies the World
This 600 DPI digital image was taken from the original. It was one of the most dramatic front-page presentation covering the onset... Read full description -
Item #697572STANDARD PHONOGRAPHIC VISITOR, New York, March 22, 1869 A very curious little periodical with a very decorative masthead, themed on shorthand--unusual as such. "Phonography" was another word for a system of phonetic shorthand, invented by Sir Isaac Pitman in 1837. Included within are 12 pages of shorthand.
Twenty pages, 5 by 7... Read full description -
Item #697201THE MOSQUITO, Perth Amboy, New Jersey, March 21, 1925 A curious little newspaper which appears to be the combination of the Middlesex Plain Dealer and the Perth Amboy Press. Filled mostly with local news and tidbits, many quite folksy and humorous, plus many ads as well. The front page has a bit noting: "Christy Mathewson, of baseball... Read full description
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Item #697077THE BINNACLE, S.S. Ryndam, March 14, 1927 Subtitled: "Published Daily at Sea by The Floating University." An interesting little "in-house" newspaper published on board the ship of this early floating university that traveled the world.
Four pages, lightly inked library stamp in an upper... Read full description -
Item #696689High Resolution digital image of the 2nd-ever Crossword Puzzle published by THE NEW YORK TIMES - from the Magazine Section, February 22, 1942
* 2nd-ever crossword puzzle
* includes answers to the 1st-ever puzzle
This 600 DPI digital image from an original Magazine Section... Read full description -
Item #691686THE MYRTLE, Boston, Massachusetts, April 21, 1877
* Published by "Universalist Publishing House"
Illustrations throughout this little newspaper which has a religious theme. Published by the "Universalist Publishing House". A decorative and ornate masthead.
Measures approximately 9 by 7 inches and contains 8 pages. Nice... Read full description -
Item #691518HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, 1866-1899
* Great for gift-giving at a highly discounted price
* Wonderful way to introduce someone to the hobby
* An 1800’s original with woodcut prints
* A LIMIT of 5 issues per buyer
** Please do not request a specific date **
*** Photos show a pair of issues to merely provide multiple... Read full description -
Item #690464STARS & STRIPES, London Edition, Nov. 27, 1944 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead. Penciled at the top is "War Dept."
The front page reports: "450 B29s Set Fires In Osaka, Main Jap Industrial Center" "Truman Sees More Men Ion... Read full description -
Item #690463STARS & STRIPES, Italy Edition, Nov. 27, 1944 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
The front page reports: "Alexander New MTO Chief" "Yanks Inch Onto Plain of Cologne" "Bonomi Coalition Government Quits" and more,... Read full description -
Item #690462STARS & STRIPES, Italy Edition, Nov. 29, 1944 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
The front page reports: "Heavy Rains Slow Yank Leyte Drive" "American Bombers Hit Other Isles In Philippines" "Allies Press For Control Of... Read full description -
Item #690460STARS & STRIPES, Italy Edition, Dec. 2, 1944 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
The front page reports: "Big Saar Valley City Falls" "Saarunion Taken; Resistance Mounts" "Red Army Takes Eger, In Hungary"... Read full description -
Item #690459STARS & STRIPES, Italy Edition, Dec. 4, 1944 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
The front page reports: "Yanks Enter Gateways To Cologne And Saar" "8th May Try Bypass Plan At Ravenna""Russians 75 Miles From Austria... Read full description -
Item #690458STARS & STRIPES, Italy Edition, Dec. 5, 1944 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
The front page reports: "Greek Civil War Looms; Martial Law Is Declared" "3rd Forces Second Crossing Of Saar" "Allies Hold Over Half of... Read full description -
Item #690457STARS & STRIPES, Italy Edition, Dec. 8, 1944 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
The front page reports: "Yank Units Four Miles From Saar Coal Capital" "Red Army Moves 95 Miles In 7 Days" "Nazis Flee North of... Read full description -
Item #690452STARS & STRIPES, London Edition, June 26, 1945 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead. Penciled at the top is "War Dept."
The front page reports: "U.S. Will Base B29s On Okinawa, Step Up Bomb Load and Raids" "8th AF... Read full description -
Item #690451STARS & STRIPES, London Edition, June 27, 1945 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead. Penciled at the top is "War Dept."
The front page reports: "GIs, Guerrillas Tighten Vise On Luzon Japs" "B29s Batter 10 Jap... Read full description -
Item #690450STARS & STRIPES, London Edition, June 28, 1945 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead. Penciled at the top is "War Dept."
The front page reports: "Stettinius Out; Gets League Job" "Byrnes May Get Post as State Chief"... Read full description -
Item #690447STARS & STRIPES, London Edition, July 2, 1945 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead. Penciled at the top is "War Dept."
The front page reports: "U.S. Seizes Kume Island, 50 Mi. West of Okinawa" "Japan, China Battered Anew... Read full description -
Item #690446STARS & STRIPES, London Edition, July 3, 1945 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead. Penciled at the top is "War Dept."
The front page reports: "Greatest Fire Raid Sears Japs" "600 B29s Out; B25s Strike From Okinawa"... Read full description -
Item #690445STARS & STRIPES, London Edition, July 4, 1945 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead. Penciled at the top is "War Dept."
The front page reports: "Borneo Airfields Reported Seized" "Insists U.S. Define Aims In Jap War"... Read full description -
Item #690444STARS & STRIPES, London Edition, July 5, 1945 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead. Penciled at the top is "War Dept."
The front page reports: "U.S. Flag Is Raised Over Berlin" "2nd Armored Takes Over Occupation"... Read full description -
Item #690394STARS & STRIPES, London Edition, July 10, 1945 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead. Penciled at the top is "War Dept."
The front page reports include: "Superforts Smack Honshu; 'Mediums' Also Ravage Isles" "Red Troops... Read full description -
Item #690393STARS & STRIPES, London Edition, July 11, 1945 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead. Penciled at the top is "War Dept."
The front page reports include: "1,000 Planes Over Tokyo 8 Hrs." "Other Ships By Hundreds Bomb Isles"... Read full description -
Item #690391STARS & STRIPES, London Edition, July 13, 1945 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead. Penciled at the top is "War Dept."
The front page reports include: "550 B29s Pound 5 Jap Cities" "200 Planes Rip Sumatra, Tokyo Says"... Read full description
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