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DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 3, 1847  

* Smithsonian Institution
* Cornerstone Laid
* From Washington D.C.

Taking fully 3 1/2 columns on pages 1 and 2 is the most detailed account o the laying of the cornerstone of the Smithsonian Institution you could possibly want. But not surprising to find this extensive report in this newspaper from the nation's capital.
The top of page 1 has: "Smithsonian Institution" which begins: "The laying of the corner stone of the…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D. C., March 23, 1847  

* Smithsonian Institution
* Construction of the "Castle"
* Washington D.C. publication

Page 3 has a wonderful article on the building of what we now know as the "Castle", the original building of the Smithsonian Institution. 
It is headed: "Smithsonian Institution" and bits include: "...The plan adopted out of 13 different designs submitted, was...that of Mr. James Renwick..." with more on him. Then some details on the…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 30, 1847  

* Smithsonian Institution
* Cornerstone Laid
* From Washington D.C.

Page 3 has most of a column taken up with the details on the ceremonial laying of the cornerstone of the Smithsonian Institution the following day. 
Headed: "Smithsonian Institution" the report has subheads concerning plans for the: "Order of Arrangements" "The Military Escort" "Masonic Arrangements' "Arrangements of the Odd Fellows" "I.O.O.F." and…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 25, 1843  

* Smithsonian Institution
* Donations being taken
* Pre construction of building
* From Washington D.C.

The front page has: "Smithsonian Legacy--No. III" which takes over 1 1/2 columns.
This discusses the contribution of Englishman James Smithson to the United States to create an educational institution which would be the Smithsonian Institution.
Four pages, very nice condition.

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 17, 1847 

* Smithsonian Institution
* Finding a location for
* From Washington D.C.

The top of the ftpg. has an interesting article: "Smithsonian Institution" which deals with finding an appropriate place to build it. One thought mentioned is on the Mall near the Capitol.
The back page has most of a column taken up with: "Mexican News--Direct" which has a wealth of reporting on the Mexican War.
Four pages, very nice condition.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 27, 1904  Frontpage illustration "Hold Fast, Uncle Sam!" by W. A. Rogers; A View of One of Russia's Sea-Ports in Manchuria; Russian Troops on Their Way to the Front; Marcus A. Hanna; The War in the East--Snap-Shots Taken at the Scene of Action; Honoring the Founder of the Smithsonian Institution; Ad, Mark Twain's Six Funniest Books and other advertisements of the day. The issue is complete in 12-16 pages, in good condition, and contains additional prints…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 11, 1865  The front page has two prints: "150 Pound Armstrong Gun Captured at Fort Fisher" and "The Rebel Iron-Clad Fleet Forcing the Obstructions in James River". Other prints within include: "The United States Iron-Clad Battery 'Monadnock' " "Burning of the Smithsonian Institute at Washington" "General Kenner Garrard" "General G. D. Wagner" "Virginians Drawing Their Rations From the Federal Commissary" "The Scout" which is a full page; "Brevet…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 11, 1847  Page 3 has a brief item about the famed artist George Catlin: "Our countryman, Mr. Catlin, has received an order form Louis Philippe to paint 25 large paintings for Versailles, from the designs he submitted to him of the travels of La Salle on the Mississippi, St. Lawrence, and the great lakes of North America."
Also within is: "The Church & the War" with a few small items regarding the Mexican War. Then all: "Smithsonian…

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 2, 1836  The front page includes a report prefaced in part by: "...A provisional government has been completely organized & a bill of rights adopted which will be found below..." and what follows is the: "Declaration of the People of Texas in General Convention Assembled" followed by the 8 posts of the Bill of Rights, including: "That they do not  acknowledge that the present authorities of the nominal Mexican republic have the right to govern within the…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, June 1, 1878 Front full pg. Nast illus. of "The "Internationalists" are to Make the World all one Millennium." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "The Columbia College Regatta-The Henley Four." Four small illus. pertaining to "The Smithsonian Institution, Washington D.C." 1/6 pg. portrait of "The Late Professor Joseph Henry." Small illus. of "James Smithson." Seven large illus. pertaining to "The Paris Exhibition of 1878" including: "The Street Railways at the Trocadero," "The…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, July 2, 1910

The front page of this issue has a photo of "An American Whip on English Highways."

This issue has an illustration of "Later On, The Smithsonian May Contain Other Collections Than the Roosevelt Group" by Kemble. There is an article with photos of "England's Fifth George" by an Englishman and there are photos of "The Models of Michelangelo" and a full page photo of "A Pearl of the Peerage." The double page illustration is of "Cowboy Fireworks"…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 1, 1928

* Aviator Charles Lindbergh
* "Spirit of St. Louis" airplane
* Smithsonian Institute in Wash. D.C.

The front page has a one column heading: "'WE' FLY TOGETHER ON FINAL JOURNEY" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on Charles Lindbergh flying his famous airplane for the last time.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 60 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with a high…

ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, Nov. 12, 1853  Formatted much like Harper's Weekly, but published 4 years previous to the more famous title. P.T. Barnum was a "Special Partner" in this publication as noted on one of the back pages.
The front page has a print of: "Firemen's Celebration - The Procession In Broadway". 
Among prints within are: "The Orcas Institute Near Worcester, Mass." "Dwelling of Peter Paul Rubens--The Painter" "View of Rio Janeiro - South America" "The Smithsonian Library Room"…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 8, 1928

* Charles Lindbergh & his "Spirit of St. Louis"
* "Good Will Tour" of Latin American countries

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "HAITI CELEBRATES ON LINDBERGH VISIT; HOP TO CUBA TODAY" with subheads. (see) Lengthy coverage on Charles Lindbergh's "Good Will Tour" of 16 Latin America countries.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 42 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 26, 1982

* Tuskegee Airmen honored w/ opneing
* African American pilots of WWII
* National Air and Space Museum exhibit
* 1982 Wilkes-Barre shootings
* George Banks spree killings

The top of page 33 has a two column heading: "Museum Exhibit Traces Blacks' Role in Aviation" with related pictorial. (see) First report coverage on the "Black Wings" exhibit opening at the National Air and Space Museum of the Smithsonian.
Also of interest is a front page heading:…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 6, 1928

* Charles Lindbergh & his "Spirit of St. Louis"
* "Good Will Tour" of Latin American countries

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "LINDBERGH RECEIVES HONORS AND ACCLAIM AT SANTO DOMINGO" with subheads. (see) Lengthy coverage on Charles Lindbergh's "Good Will Tour" of 16 Latin America countries.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 40 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality…

NEW YORK TIMES, July 21, 1929 

* Robert H. Goddard
* Early rockets - rocketry
* Space -  Moon ?

The top of page 11 has column heads that include: "TO EXPLORE SKIES WITH 'MOON ROCKET'" "Smithsonian Institution Expects Dr. Goddard's Device to Reach Outer Space" "INSTRUMENTS TO BE MADE" and more (see images ). Very early reporting on the world of rocketry.
Complete 1st section only with all 24 pages, light toning  and a little wear at the margins, irregular along the spine, generally in good…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 2, 1930

* Napoleon Diamond Necklace found
* Archduchass Marie Louise of Austria

The front page has a one column heading: "BONAPARTE JEWELS FOUND, SELLER GONE" with subheads. (see) This famed necklace is currently on display at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete 1st section only with 30 pages, rag edition, minor spine wear, nice condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 31, 1928

* Charles Lindbergh & his "Spirit of St. Louis"
* "Good Will Tour" of Latin American countries

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "LINDBERGH RECEIVES HONORS AT CARACAS; THOUSANDS MOB CAR" with subheads and more. (see images) Coverage on Charles Lindbergh's "Good Will Tour" of 16 Latin America countries.
Complete with 52 pages, light toning, irregular along the spine, generally in very nice condition.

Wikipedia notes: Charles…

ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, January 20, 1937 

* Aviator & film producer Howard Hughes 
* Transcontinental airplane speed flight record 
* Los Angeles to New York City 

The top of page 12 has a two column heading: "Pilot Hughes' Close Call On Record Speed Flight" with subhead. (see images)
Complete 30+ pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, generally in very nice condition.

background: On January 19, 1937, Howard Hughes piloted his custom-built…

THE DETROIT FREED PRESS, May 29, 1931 

* Aviation endurance flight record achieved 
* Pilots Walter E. Lees and Frederic Brossy 
* Bellanca CH-300 Pacemaker airplane (84 hours)

The front page has a nice banner headline: "DETROIT FLIERS LAND WITH 84-HOUR RECORD" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display. Great to have from the city where these pilots were based out of. Very rare as such.
Complete with 24 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead,…

THE REPUBLICAN, Red Wing, Minnesota, January 14, 1882

* Red Wing, Minnesota
* Dr. E.D. Cope finds human-like skull skull and declares it the missing link

Page 3 has a one paragraph article, "The Long Sought Missing Link", which tells of Prof. E.D.Cope (of Philadelphia and the Smithsonian Institute fame), discovering a small human-like skull near the Big Horn River, Wyoming Territory.  Additional news within this issue includes coverage of the Trial of former President Garfield's…

PRATT DAILY TRIBUNE, Pratt, Kansas, May 28, 1959  This 8 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Two Monkeys Return Alive From Missile Space Rides" with subhead.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. A few small binding holes along spine, library stamp in masthead, otherwise in good condition.

wikipedia notes: On May 28, 1959, aboard the JUPITER AM-18, Able, a rhesus monkey, and Miss Baker, a squirrel monkey, became the first living beings to…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D. C., April 19, 1847  The front page has a nice article concerning General Tom Thumb from early in his career with P.T. Barnum. Bits mention: "...The General is a most symmetrical personage, & although formed ion one of nature's smallest moulds, is a perfect specimen of humanity polite, fascinating, agreeable, accurate, entertaining, & at times merry as a cricket. To Mr. Barnum, his worthy preceptor, guide & companion, is the Lilliputian monarch…

THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, September 12, 1925 

* PN-9 No. 1 seaplane rescue 
* Commander John Rodgers 

This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:

* 'CAPTAIN JOHN' AIRMEN'S HERO
* His Optimism in Time of Disaster Given by Crew as Reason for Hoping
* Honolulu Cheers Fliers

and more related items with small photo of Rodgers.

Other news of the day throughout.

Light browning and minor wear at the margins, otherwise good.

source: wikipedia: John…

THE WORLD, New York, Jan. 25, 1865  Formatted very much like its competitors, the Times, Tribune & Herald. Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "WASHINGTON" "The Senate on Retaliation" "Fire in the Smithsonian Institute" "NORTH CAROLINA" "Forts Caswell and Campbell Blown Up" which includes a letter signed in type: U.S. Grant.
Eight pages, very nice condition.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 13, 1874  

* Illustrator Winslow Homer

The full front page is a Thomas Nast illus. captained: "Jewels Among Swine." Inside is a full page illus. of "The Flower Mission"; a full page illus. of "Decoration Day - Services Around the Lincoln Monument, Union Square, New York."
But certainly, the most desired print is the full page by Winslow Homer: "Raid on a Sand Swallow Colony." which is in great condition and ideal for display. Other prints in this issue as…

ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, November 11, 1935

* Explorer II high-altitude balloon record flight
* Albert W. Stephens & Orvil A. Anderson
* Stratosphere - Stratobowl in South Dakota
* 1st humans to witness the curvature of Earth

The top of the front page has a three column headline: "STRATOSPHERE BALLOON RISES TO 14 MILES AND BREAKS WORLD RECORD" with subheads and photo. (see)
Complete with 30+ pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.
…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 14, 1928

* Charles Lindbergh & his "Spirit of St. Louis"
* "Good Will Tour" of Latin America countries
* Airplane flights end - welcome home w/ photo

The top of the front page has a two column headline: "LINDBERGH ENDS LONG TOUR BY 15 1/2 HOUR FLIGHT IN FOG FROM HAVANA TO ST. LOUIS" with subheads. (see) Lengthy 1st report coverage on Charles Lindbergh ending his "Good Will Tour" of 16 Latin America countries continues on page 2 with photo. Loads of text.
…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 27, 1887  Nice full ftpg: 'Protecting The Bluffs At Memphis, Tennessee'. Fullpg: 'At Narragansett Pier--Views of the Casino'. Great double page centerfold: 'Views In Memphis, Tenn.' ' shows 5 scenes. 'Interior View of the New York Clearing House' is in the Supplement issue.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. Complete in 16 pages.

HARPER'S WEEKLY Jan. 2, 1875 The full fron page is a print: "Alone with the Dying Year" showing a small child in a snow storm.
Full page print: "Bringing Home the Fifth Wife--A Sketch in Mormondom" also includes a small article. Nice doublepage centerfold: "Indian Sun Dance - Young Bucks Proving Their Endurance by Self-torture". Full page Thomas Nast: "The Outs Always Wake up the Ins". Full page with 9 scenes regarding "The Bay Ridge Robbers - The Thieves Firing on Mr. Van Brunt".
The eight…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York,  June 5, 1875  Full front pg. Nast illus. of "Captured At Last." (Phil Sheridan). Inside is a 2/3 pg. illus. of "The New Arctic Expedition-The "Alert" and the "Discovery"." Six illus. pertaining to "The Fulton Street Prayer Meeting-North Dutch Church."
Doublepage centerfold of "The Last Muster." Full pg. Nast illus. of "This Tub Has No Bottom to Stand on." 2/3 pg. illus. of "Venetian Loafers." Also, a 1/4 pg. portrait of "Henry Ward Beecher."
Complete in sixteen…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 14, 1877  The entire front page is taken up with a political cartoon by famed artist Thomas Nast, captioned: "Reform Is Necessary In The Foreign Line."
Inside contains 3 pages of text with twelve illustrations headed: "William M. Tweed. Romance of His Flight And Exile". Also a nice full page print of: "From Tower To Tower--The Suspension Bridge Over the East River---View From the Brooklyn Tower" showing the Brooklyn Bridge during construction.
Other prints…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 2, 1877  Halfpg: 'First Sight of New York Bay--Arrival of a European Steamer'. Great doublepage centerfold: 'A Perilous Trip--Shooting a Flume in the Sierra Nevada' is very scenic. Nearly fullpg: 'The Danube at the Junction of the Pruth'.

Note:  If the Cross & the Crescent Supplement is desired, please be in touch.  It is sold separately and is priced according to condition.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, Jan. 24, 1874 Full ftpg. Th. Nast political cartoon. Great fullpg: 'Scenes In Emigrant Life' shows 4 scenes, including: 'In The Emigrant Train'. Great fullpg: 'Examining Recruits for the Navy--A Knotty Problem' is nice & displayable by itself. Fullpg: 'Winter Sports'
Complete in sixteen pages.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, June 8, 1878 Front full pg. Nast illus. of "The Democratic Camel." Inside is a 1/2 pg. illus. of "Russian Cruisers-The "Columbus" and "State of California." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The Rush for Europe-A Belated Passenger." 2/3 pg. illus. entitled "Decoration Day." Also, a full pg. Nast illus. of "Give Them an Inch, and They'll Take an Ell." Full pg. illus. of "The Duello in Blackville." Full pg. illus. of "Slander." 2/3 pg. illus. of "Emigrants in the Northwest."
Supplement:…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 28, 1882  Halfpg. with 3 illus: 'Tunnelling the Palisades at Weehawken, N.J.'. Nice fullpg: 'A Chinese Burial in Lone Mountain Cemetery, San Francisco' . Very nice fullpg. with 5 illustrations of: 'Researches Among the Zuni Indians' with related text.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. Complete in 16 pages.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 27, 1873 Front page illustration: 'Bond and Free'; Fullpage Thomas Nast illustration: 'The World's Grown Honest: Then Is Doomsday Near.'; Full page illustration: 'Salmon-Marking on the Tweed'; Doublepage centerfold: 'The United Services - Scene on the Deck of an English Troop-Ship'; Half-page illustration: ' Attah, King of Akim, and the Gordon Setter'; Nearly full-page illustration: 'The Ashantee War - Fantees Performing "Fetch" to Keep Away the Ashantee…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 11, 1885  Front full pg. illus. of "General Grant - Out for an Afternoon's Drive in the Park." Inside are two full pg. illus. of "Night Scene in front of General Grant's House, No. 3 East Sixty-Sixth Street, New York" and "The Senate Staircase in the Capitol, At Albany."
Doublepage centerfold by Nast of "Our Ulysses." Full pg. containing four illus. pertaining to "The Insurrection at the Isthmus." Full pg. containing twelve portraits of various men.
Other…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 13, 1871 Ftpg: 'The War At Paris--Barricade in the Place De Clichy' plus many other illus. on the French Civil War. Nice halfpg: 'Salmon-Fishing'. Nice fullpg: 'U.S. Soldiers in Camp on the Plains, Narrating Stories of Adventure'.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, Nov. 8, 1890 Fullpg. with 4 views of: 'The Manhattan Athletic Club Quarters' includes 'The Billiard Room'. Nice fullpg: 'Around the National Capitol'. Fullpg: 'The 'Mafia' in New Orleans'.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 4, 1893 Included in the masthead is: 'An Eight Page World's Fair Supplement with this Number', showing various photos from the Columbian Exposition. A ftpg. photo on the Expo as well.
Complete issue.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 1, 1894  Full front page illus. of "More Work for Victorious Reform." Inside is a 1/2 pg. portrait of "William T. Walters, of Baltimore." Full pg. of illus. of " In and About Korea."
Doublepage centerfold of "Thanksgiving Week - 1621." Nine portraits of "Prominent American Astronomers." Full pg. of illus. of "Recent Advances in Astronomy."
Complete issue.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 22, 1896 Fullpg: 'Republican National Hqts., New York--A conference of Leaders'. Text & illus. on: 'Pineapples of the Florida Keys'. Two fullpgs. of 16 photos on board the 'Battleship Indiana'
Complete issue.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 19, 1896  Nice fullpg. shows: 'Wm. McKinley in his Library, Canton, Ohio'. Very dramatic & displayable doublepage centerfold: 'High Tide at Gettysburg' shows a dramatic charge of the Confederates. Nearly halfpg. illus., plus text, on 'Crater Lake & Cone, Cascade Mountains'
Complete issue.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 6, 1897  Full ftpg. shows: 'Skating at Van Cortlandt Park, New York City'. Nice fullpg. with 5 photos of: 'The New Mining town of Randsburg, in Southern Calif.'. Terrific doublepage centerfold : 'Inauguration Day in Washington' is an elevated view of the Washington skyline.  A serialized story entitled "The Pursuit of the House-Boat. Being Some Further Account of the Doings of the Associated Shades Under the Leadership of Sherlock Holmes, Esq." by A. Conan…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 30, 1909  There is a color cover on this issue.The front page of this issue has a photo of "Charles Seymour Whitman."

This issue has an illustration of "Removing the Mask" by Kemble and there is a photo of "A Wandering Star--Miss Marie Doro." There is a double page illustration of "The Same Old Game by the Same Old Gang" by Kemble and "An Air-Ship Terminal of the Future" by Vernon Howe Bailey and much more.

Other advertisements of the day are included…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 13, 1869 The front page is a full page entitled 'Hurrah for Grant!'. Inside a full page by Thomas Nast: 'The Political Death of Bogus Caesar'. The doublepage centerfold is a nice view of "Washington City, D.C." A full page illustration is "Landing Arms for the Patriot Forces on the Coast of Cuba". A page features two articles with accompanying illustrations "John Ruskin, Esq." and "The Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church, Washington".  An ad for the American…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 15, 1865  The full front page is a print: "Rustic courtship" by W. Lucas. Prints within include a full page: "Lieutenant-General Grant and Staff" with each noted. But the best print, and also a full page, is one by noted artist Winslow Homer titled: 'Holiday In Camp--Soldiers Playing 'Foot-Ball' " which shows much action during what would have been more of a rugby game.
Other prints include: "Major-General P. J. Osterhaus" "Admiral Louis  M. Goldsborough" "The…