Magazines / Newspapers from CraigsClassics

This is a collection of two antique issues of "Leslie's Weekly Illustrated" from February, 1901 featuring coverage of the death of QUEEN VICTORIA. Included are: * February 2, 1901 - "Special Victorian Number" (with a front cover photograph of the Queen in "her royal robes of state," and numerous images including the Queen with William Gladstone, the Queen's Jubilee in 1887, the… Read more about this item

This is a bound volume of the publication "Country Life in America" containing 6 issues, July to December, 1904. Published by Doubleday, Page & Company. The issues are loaded with black & white photographs and illustrations. The December issue contains illustrations in color. Each issue is loaded with wonderful illustrated advertisements. Oversized - the volume measures 14 1/4" tall x… Read more about this item

This is an antique issue of "Harper's Weekly" from March 7, 1891 that features a two-page spread of General WILLIAM TECUMSEH SHERMAN'S funeral train. The illustrations include The Arrival at Columbus, Ohio, The Grave, The Interior of the Funeral Car, The Funeral on Grand Avenue, At Germantown Junction, and School-Children Viewing the Passing Train. The original outer wraps are present… Read more about this item

This is a collection of 12 issues of "Frank Leslie's Pleasant Hours" ranging in date from 1880 to 1890. The issues contain articles of fiction and non-fiction, as well as poetry. Each issue contains numerous illustrations (some of which are full-page). There are illustrated advertisements at the front and back. Each issue has a table of contents on the inside… Read more about this item

This is an antique issue of "Harper's Weekly - CHRISTMAS SUPPLEMENT" from December 28, 1878. There are 16 pages in all, including the covers. Charming issue with wonderful full-page illustrations on 14 of the 16 pages, and a couple poems and a fiction story on two pages at the back. Condition: The front cover and all inner pages are firmly attached; the… Read more about this item

This is a vintage issue of the "Saturday Review" from December 24, 1949. This issue includes the article "Baedeker of the Solar System" by ROBERT HEINLEIN. Also in this issue is an article titled "Science Fiction & Fantasy - 1949" by Fletcher Pratt. Please see the photos for the complete list of contents. Condition: The covers have separated 1" up from the… Read more about this item

This is a collection of two antique newspapers associated with the death of ULYSSES S. GRANT. Both issues contain numerous illustrations including the funeral ceremony, funeral train, death mask, Civil War scenes, Grant's tomb, etc. Included are: * Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper - "The Nation Mourns" from August 8, 1885. * Harper's Weekly - "Grant Memorial Issue" from May 1, 1897. Condition: FRANK LESLIE'S -… Read more about this item

This is a Valentine's Day issue of the publication "The Housewife" from February, 1910. The highlight of this issue is an uncommon, early, serialized installment of "ANNE OF GREEN GABLES" by L.M. Montgomery - chapters 10 through 15. This is the 3rd of seven installments. The story features illustrations by Mabel L. Humphrey. Condition: The front cover has some small foxing/stain spots… Read more about this item

This is a bound volume of 12 issues of "PETERSON'S MAGAZINE," January through December, for the year 1869. Beautifully illustrated with 12 fold-out hand-colored illustrations, 6 colored engravings (note - the chair pattern is listed first in the contents, though it's actually located at the back of the book), and numerous wood and steel engravings. Contents include works of fiction,… Read more about this item

This is an antique issue of the periodical "The American University Magazine" that contains a very early account of the game of BASKETBALL in its infancy. February 1896; American University Magazine Publishing Company; New York. There are numerous drawings and photographs throughout the issue, as well as illustrated advertisements at the back. The highlight of this issue is a very… Read more about this item

This is the first volume of "SCRIBNER'S MONTHLY" - An Illustrated Magazine for the People. Volume I containing the first six issues of the magazine - November, 1870 to April, 1871. The volume contains works of fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. Profusely illustrated. Three-quarter leather binding with gilt lettering on the spine. Here are some examples of the contents: Life in… Read more about this item

This is a bound volume of "THE DARTMOUTH" - a publication "Conducted by the Students of Dartmouth College." Fifth volume. The volume contains eight issues in all, as follows: 1843 - September, October, November; 1844 - March, April, May, June, July. "Published by the Senior Class" at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire. The issues contain pieces of fiction, non-fiction,… Read more about this item

This is an original issue of the publication "Deutsche Woche Illustrierte" ("German Week Illustrated") from April 20, 1939. This issue features a front cover of Adolf Hitler, as well as numerous other photographs of Hitler and the Hitler Youth. There is a pictorial section titled "Pictures from the Life of Our Leader" ("Bilder aus dem Leben Unferes Fuhrere"). Complete issue… Read more about this item

This is a scarce, original issue of the "American Sunday Monthly Magazine" from December 6, 1914. This issue contains Chapter X and most of Chapter XI of the story "The Star Rover" by JACK LONDON. Prior to being published in book form, "The Star Rover" first appeared within this magazine in serialized installments. The story contains an illustration between pages… Read more about this item

This is a rare issue of the publication "The Analectic Magazine and Naval Chronicle" from April, 1816. This issue features an early (possibly the 1st) published engraving of the famous American explorer MERIWETHER LEWIS (of "Lewis and Clark" fame). In addition to the engraving, the issue also includes a chapter titled "Notice of Captain M. Lewis" - from the Notice:… Read more about this item

This is an original newspaper edition of the "Detroit Times Cook Book" from March 25, 1923. There are 16 pages in all. The "cookbook" contains numerous recipes for breads, sandwiches, beverages, fish, cheese dishes, soups, pies, etc. There are photographs and numerous illustrated advertisements. The newspaper measures 18" tall when unfolded. Please see the photos - all pages are shown. Condition: The… Read more about this item

This is an antique copy of the publication "Harper's Magazine" for November, 1916. This issue features a color frontispiece illustration by N.C. WYETH, as well as the concluding chapters of the first appearance of the story "The Mysterious Stranger" by MARK TWAIN. There are numerous illustrated advertisements, including an ad in color for Murad Cigarettes. Condition: Some chipping of the paper at… Read more about this item

This is a collection of the first nine volumes of the publication "SHARPE'S LONDON MAGAZINE - A Journal of Entertainment and Instruction for General Reading." The volumes range in date from 1845 to 1849. Included are numerous contemporaneous 1st edition reviews of notable literary works (see below). Published by T.B. Sharpe in London. Most volumes are nicely illustrated with numerous… Read more about this item

This is an antique copy of the gardening publication "Vick's Illustrated Monthly Magazine." Volume III, containing 12 issues, January - December, 1880. The issues are wonderfully illustrated with color chromolithograph frontispieces (with tissue guards), a masthead, and numerous in-text drawings. (Note - the January and July issues are missing their color frontispiece). Published by James Vick in Rochester, New York.… Read more about this item

This is a bound volume of "THE YALE COURANT" - a student publication of Yale University. The volume contains nine bound monthly issues ranging in date from April, 1914 to February, 1915. All issues come with their front and back covers. The volume is loaded with photographs, drawings, and illustrated advertisements. This particular volume has a heavy emphasis on sports.… Read more about this item