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Blanchard tests a parachute using animals...
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CONCORD HERALD, Concord, New Hampshire, June 27, 1793 * Jean-Pierre Blanchard
* Parachute experiments
* Aviation
On page 3 under "Philadelphia" is an interesting report about the successful testing of a parachute by Mr. Blanchard, the famous balloonist. Says
* ...a dog, a cat and a squirrel were carried up with the Parachute by a balloon
States that a match was placed &q... See More $70.00
Early Aeronautics Blanchard Balloon In 1869...
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HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, July, 1869. This 150+ page
magazine is loaded with interesting stories and news events with
numerous prints, too many to photograph. Featured in this issue are
interesting Aeronautic trials from around the world including Mr.
Blanchard's balloons. Some of these aviation vehicles are very unusual.
Reader's digest sized issue in nice condition. Many prin... See More
$31.00
An early flying machine...
New York City Underground Railway...
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SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, February 13, 1875.* Early aviation... Strange looking flying machine...
* Almost 30 years before Wright Brothers...
* Images of the NY City Underground Railway...
An inside page has a 4 by 5 illustration of Blackford's Flying Machine. The companion report headed A New Form of Flying Machine, written by Mr. Blackford, begins with his solution to succe... See More $64.00
A "Mechanical Bird" that flies...
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DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, February 2, 1876 * Early aviation flight?
* Pre Wright Brothers plane?
Inside has a 4 1/2 by 7 1/2 inch illustration and small inset of: "M. Penaud's Mechanical Bird., Recently Exhibited At The Academy Of Science, Paris"
A report headed: "A Mechanical Bird" begins: "M. Penaud has received a prize from the Academy of S... See More $43.00
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Across the Atlantic in a balloon?
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THE EVENING SUN, New York, Feb. 27, 1889.* Early aviation
* Ballooning - Transatlantic flight ?
One-third of the front page is taken up with reports on: "Over The Sea In Air" "Capt. Jovis to Cross the Ocean From New York in His Balloon, L'Atlantique" with other subheads, and a nice illustration of his balloon which he intends to fly across the Atlantic.
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So they think this will fly?...
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THE ILLUSTRATED AMERICAN, New York, September 9, 1898 * Bizarre flying contraption
* Pre airplane photo
Within this issue is a very curious article, with two photos, titled: "A New Flying Machine That Flies" with the photos showing an almost comical contraption which unfolds to look much like a large bat with propellers. The article tells about this interesting machine, but... See More $76.00
Early Flight... Buttenstedt's Flying Machine...
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SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, NY, February 11, 1899 * Early flying machine
* Pre Wright Brothers
* Early automobiles
* Prints
Inside has a 6 1/4 by 8 3/4 illustration of a glider: "Buttenstedt's Flying Machine In Mid-Air." Also a report: "A New Flying Machine".
Other topics with prints throughout this 16 page issue. Goo... See More $34.00
The 'Santos-Dumont No. 5' Circumnavigating The Eiffel Tower...
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SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, N.Y., August 10, 1901* Alberto Santos Dumont
* Early balloning - dirigible
* Paris France study
Full front page illustration: "The 'Santos-Dumont No. 5' Circumnavigating The Eiffel Tower."
Shows a close-up of the underside of the dirigible balloon being operated by Santos-Dumont. More inside, plus an illus. of "M. Santos-Dumont". ... See More $21.00
Wright brothers & flight before they made history...
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SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Feb. 22, 1902 Almost never have we seen any national attention given to the Wright brothers before their historic flight at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina in December of 1903. Indeed, half of the newspapers we have had from that historic month never reported the flight that changed the world.Here is a rare article titled "Some Aeronautical Experiments" ... See More $97.00
Charles M. Schwab... Regatta... Automobiling...
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, August 2, 1902, from New York. Frontpage
photo Americans of To-Morrow, Charles M. Schwab; The Man behind the Gun
in our Navy; fullpage photos M. Santos-Dumont's Dirigible Abbloon at
Brighton Beach; fullpage photo Mrs. Peter D. Marton; fullpage photos
The Highest Electric Station in the World; fullpage photos The
Picturesque side of Regatta Week at Henley; two fullpages photos... See More
$46.00
Aeroplane Machines... Automobiling..
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, January 17, 1903, from
The Wright brothers' first flight at Kitty Hawk...
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SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, December 19, 1903 * Wright Brothers fly at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina
* 1st airplane flight (historic)
It would be difficult to argue a more noteworthy event in the 20th century which changed the world more than manned flight.
It all began at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina when Orville & Wilbur Wright first flew in Decemb... See More $600.00
The Wright brothers fly...
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 2, 1904.
* Wright Brothers 1st in flight
* Kitty Hawk North Carolina
* Orville & Wilbur Wright
A very historic issue, as page 10 of this issue reports one of the more significant events of the 20th century with the heading: "A Flying Machine That Flies", reporting on the Wright brothers' successful flight at Kitty Hawk, North Caro
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* Wright Brothers 1st in flight
* Kitty Hawk North Carolina
* Orville & Wilbur Wright
A very historic issue, as page 10 of this issue reports one of the more significant events of the 20th century with the heading: "A Flying Machine That Flies", reporting on the Wright brothers' successful flight at Kitty Hawk, North Caro
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The Wright brothers fly!
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 30, 1904.
* Wright Brothers flight at Kitty Hawk North Carolina
* Airplane invention
Near the back is an article marking perhaps the most significant development of the 20th century, that being manned flight. Note this issue is the month following the Wright brothers first flight at Kitty Hawk.
The article is headed:
* "Pro
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$148.00
* Wright Brothers flight at Kitty Hawk North Carolina
* Airplane invention
Near the back is an article marking perhaps the most significant development of the 20th century, that being manned flight. Note this issue is the month following the Wright brothers first flight at Kitty Hawk.
The article is headed:
* "Pro
Early Flight... Gillespie...
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SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, from New York, New York, dated June 24, 1905. The frontpage of this issue features "The Gillespie Aeroplane As It Would Appear When Soaring" An interesting machine with a square wing, and the pilot seated below the wing. Report inside with two photos: The Gillespie Aeroplane.
Other topics with photos and illustrations throughout.
This is a complete 16 pag
Football... Aeroplane...
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, November 11, 1905, from
New York.
Front page illustration "The Canal Will be Dug" by W. A. Rogers;
The Trial Flight of the Ludlow Man-Carrying Aeroplane in New York; Two
Noteworthy European Events of the Week; Double page Photos, Three of
the Season's Big Football Games, Showing the New Tactics
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$40.00
The Wright's Aeroplane...
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SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, April 7, 1906, from New York.* The Wright Brothers' Aeroplane
* Artificial Teeth
This issue contains the following prints and/or articles: "The Wright Aeroplane and Its Performances", "Pennsylvania Railroad's Extension To New York And Long Island - The Long Island City Power Station", "How Artificial Teeth are Made", "Ants and Their W... See More $66.00
Russell Sage.... H.G. Wells...
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, August 4, 1906, from New York. There is a front page illustration, "Russell Sage as Wall Street Knew Him" by William Nicholson. "The Future in America" is an article by H. G. Wells, author of War of the Worlds, and illustrations by E. V. Nadherny and Vernon Howe
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$48.00
C. Cole Phillips...
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LIFE, from New York, New York, dated April 11, 1907 * Clarence Cole Phillips print
Tipped-in double page centerfold by C. Cole Phillips is captioned:
* The Cup That Clears To-Day Of Past Regrets And Future Fears
Shows a well-dressed young woman & a well-dressed mature woman (with a red nose), each raising a small glass, presumably of booze.
4to-size, 16 pages.
wikipedia n... See More $25.00
Democratic President Candiate William Jennings Bryan....
540017
HARPER'S WEEKLY
The front page of this issue has an illustration by W. A. Rogers called "Receiving the News." There are also sketchings done by Kemble called The Daily Matinee" and "The Evening Performance." There is also a double page illustration by Kemble called "'Once More unto the Breach, Dear Friends, O
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$54.00
The front page of this issue has an illustration by W. A. Rogers called "Receiving the News." There are also sketchings done by Kemble called The Daily Matinee" and "The Evening Performance." There is also a double page illustration by Kemble called "'Once More unto the Breach, Dear Friends, O
Mr. Taft's Nomination....
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HARPER'S WEEKLY from New York City dated
The front page of this issue has an illustration by W. A. Rogers called "Marse Henry's Reward."
Photos in this issue include "The New Theatre and its Managers"; Notifying Mr. Taft of his Nomination for the Presidency"; Farman's Aeroplane in Flight at Brighton Beach"; "Independence and Prohibition
Olympics in London....
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HARPER'S WEEKLY from New York City dated
The front page of this issue has an illustration by W. A. Rogers called "'Which 'Opposition' Will You Have, Mr. Pulitzer?' "
This issue has photos of "Awarding the Olympic Prizes" which includes and photo of "Queen Alexandra presenting the Marathon Trophy to Hayes, the American Winner." There are als
Winston Churchill.... Wright Brothers in France...
540100
HARPER'S WEEKLY from New York City dated
The front page of this issue has an illustration by W. A. Rogers called "'Take Me or Leave Me.'"
This issue has photos of "Mr. Kern Formally Enters the Race"; "New York Welcomes the Olympians"; "An American Airship Triumph in France"; "On the Diamond with 'The Giants' "; "W
Orville Wright 1st hour long flight...
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THE OMAHA DAILY BEE, Nebraska, September 10, 1908* 1st ever airplane flight for over 1 hour
* Orville Wright - Brothers
* Fort Meyer, Virginia
This 12 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include
* THREE PHENOMENAL TRIPS
* Wrights' Aeroplane, in Trial at Fort Myer, Breaks All Records
* STAYS IN AIR OVER ONE HOUR
Tells of one of the few Wright Brothers air... See More $44.00
Orville Wright flight records broken...
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THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, September 10, 1908* Orville Wright (Wright Brothers)
* Early airplane - aviation
This 10 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "WRIGHT'S GREAT FEAT".
Report on early airplane test flights by this famed aviator.
Other news of the day. Usual browning with some margin wear, otherwise good. Must be handled wit... See More $35.00
First Flight of the Wright Aeroplane at Fort Myer... Gun ad, schooners, and more...
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SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, September 12, 1908This issue contains the following prints, articles, and/or ads: the "Peluse" - A Huge Bucket Dredger, First Flight of the Wright Aeroplane at Fort Myer, Police Academy at Rome, New Schooner "Germania" racing against "Hamburg" in the Baltic, J. Stevens Arms & Tool Company ad (gun ad).
Very good con... See More $70.00
1st Airplane Fatality 1908...
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THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Pennsylvania, September 18, 1908
* Orville Wright Injured
* Thomas Etholen Selfridge Killed
* 1st powered airplane fatality
This 10 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include:
* WRIGHT DOING WELL AT HOSPITAL
* Much Anxiety Over Aviator's Condition During Night
* Expected to Leave Hospital Within Six Weeks
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* Orville Wright Injured
* Thomas Etholen Selfridge Killed
* 1st powered airplane fatality
This 10 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include:
* WRIGHT DOING WELL AT HOSPITAL
* Much Anxiety Over Aviator's Condition During Night
* Expected to Leave Hospital Within Six Weeks
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Past Work of Thomas Nast ~ Republican Elephant and Democratic Donkey...
W.A. Rogers... Wright Brothers Record...
540170
HARPER'S WEEKLY from New York City dated
The front page of this issue has an illustration by W. A. Rogers called "Special Inducements for a Revival of Business."
This issue has photos of "The Men Behind the Political Guns" and "Folk Dances by New York Schoolgirls." There is then an article of "The Origin of American Cartoon Symbols&
Golden Jubilee of Pope Pius X...
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THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Atlanta, Georgia, September 19, 1908
* Pope Pius X
* Golden Jubilee
The front page of this issue features a two column article concerning the 50th anniversary of Pope Pius X entitled: "Pope Pius X., Whose Golden Jubilee Is Celebrated Throughout the World", reading in part: "The year's most important event in Catholic circles in the celebr
Wright Brothers Aeroplane Crash.... W.A. Rogers....
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HARPER'S WEEKLY from New York City dated
The front page of this issue has an illustration by W. A. Rogers called "Lovers Once, But Strangers Now."
This issue has photos of "The Fatal Fall of the Wright Aeroplane"; "The Candidates for the Governorship of New York"; "The Amateur Golf Championship of 1908"; "Presidential Cand
The Ganges River...
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SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN: September 26, 1908.
* The Ganges River...
* The Ganges River...
* Car Fender Tests...
* early flight...
* early flight...
This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations, accompanied by text, of the latest inventions of the day including: "The Aeroplane Flying at a Great Height", "The Narowing of the Ganges and Constuction of the Curzon Bridge&q
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$33.00
James Montgomery Flagg print...
540509
HARPER'S WEEKLY from New York City dated
The front page of this issue has a photo of "An Author of the Old School".
This issue has photos of "Laying the Corner-Stone of the New Theatre"; "The Man Who Knows What All the World is Doing"; "An Aeroplane with Wings Like a Bird's" and an illustration of "By a Painter of Fair
Cover features an automobile and biplane...
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SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN--"Automobile Number", New York, Jan. 16, 1909 See the photos for the great color cover, captioned: "Speed Rivals" showing an early racing car attempting to go faster than the biplane seen above it. An extremely displayable cover! The entire issue focuses on the automobile industry with many photos, and even the ads are largely automobile-th... See More
$127.00
Wright Brothers fly for King Edward....
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HARPER'S WEEKLY from New York City dated
There is a color cover on this issue. The front page of this issue has an illustration of "Extremes Meet" by W. O. Wilson.
This issue has a painting by George Frederick Watts of "Algernon Charles Swinburne." There are photos of "The Wright Brothers Fly for King Edward" and "A 412-Mile Dog-Team Ra
The Wright Brothers...
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SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN magazine from New York, dated June 12, 1909.
This is one of the most displayable issues on the early years of the "era of flight" to be had, with rather large photos of Orville and Wilbur Wright. An additional print shows their biplane. The cover is captioned: "The Wright Brothers, Inventors of the First Practical Flying Machine, and the Leading Aviators of
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$200.00
This is one of the most displayable issues on the early years of the "era of flight" to be had, with rather large photos of Orville and Wilbur Wright. An additional print shows their biplane. The cover is captioned: "The Wright Brothers, Inventors of the First Practical Flying Machine, and the Leading Aviators of
Orville & Wilbur Wright... milestone...
Indianapolis Motor Speedway...
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, dated August 14, 1909 The prime content within this issue is the page 7 and 8 article w/ prints: "How the Wrights Made Good - The Story Of Their Successful Flight With A Passenger At Fort Myer, Virginia, Which Fulfilled The Government Test And Provided The Practical Value of The Aeroplane" (see images).Of additional significance is the article (with p... See More $120.00
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Aviator Glenn Curtis w/ Airplane Photo In 1909...
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 4, 1909 Full front page photo: "An American Victor At Rheims", shows Glenn H. Curtiss, the "American aeroplanist", in a suit standing next to a plane. Soft vertical fold crease, otherwise in good condition. 16 pages.
$32.00
Famous issue of Wilbur Wright circling the Statue of Liberty...
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 9, 1909 Almost the entire front page is taken up with the famous photo captioned: "A New Kind Of Gull In New York Harbor--Wilbur Wright...made a most spectacular flight on Sept. 29th when he circled the Statue of Liberty...without mishap..." . A great & very displayable issue on early aviation. Additional prints include: "The History Of N... See More
$120.00
The above item in second rate condition. (What is "second rate"?) $61.00
Famous issue of Wilbur Wright circling the Statue of Liberty...
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 9, 1909 Almost the entire front page is taken up with the famous photo captioned: "A New Kind Of Gull In New York Harbor--Wilbur Wright...made a most spectacular flight on Sept. 29th when he circled the Statue of Liberty...without mishap..." . A great & very displayable issue on early aviation. Additional prints include: "The His... See More $129.00
"A Talk with Wilbur Wright"...
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SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, October 23, 1909, from New York. This issue contains the following prints, articles and/or ads: "A Talk with Wilbur Wright", the "Narwahl" Submarine, The Grade Monoplane in Flight. Slight irregular spine other wise in good condition. See photo for additional details.
$48.00
Color illustrations.... Christmas Theme...
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HARPER'S WEEKLY from New York City dated December 11
The front page of this issue has an illustration of "What a Chance!" by J. A. Williams.
This issue has many illustrations, some of them slightly colored. There is one of "The Lighthouse Keeper's Christmas Greetings" by H. M Brett and there are some colored ones, such as "All the Fault of the Wright Brot
Graphite Mining...
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SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN: New York, NY, January 8, 1910.
* Graphite Mining
* Graphite Mining
* Automatic Railway Safety Stop
This 16 page issue is in nice condition (except for a small piece missing in the upper left hand corner of the front page measuring 3/4 by 1/2 inches) and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day with accompanying text which include: "The Spe
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$28.00
James Montgomery Flagg print...
Aeroplane Flight... measuring the altitude...
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 15, 1910 This issue contains the wonderful double page centerfold print, "Better Than Sugar", by James Montgomery Flagg. Another print of note is, "A Winter Cargo From Maine", by H.M. Brett. Also included are: "The Most Important City Official In The World", "The Senatorial Hall Of Fame", by E.W. Kimble, &... See More
$55.00
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Rougier's Flight Over Monoco In Voisin Biplane...
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SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, April 23, 1910.
Full page photo: "Rougier Flying Across The Bay Of Monaco In His Voisin Biplane". Report inside: "Rougiers Spectacular Monaco Flights", plus a photo.
Full page photo: "Rougier Flying Across The Bay Of Monaco In His Voisin Biplane". Report inside: "Rougiers Spectacular Monaco Flights", plus a photo.
This issue is in very good condition.
$27.00
Early flight...
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SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, N.Y., April 23, 1910 * Early aviation in science magazine
Full front page illustration: "Rougier Flying Across The Bay Of Monaco In His Voison Biplane"
Report inside plus a photo: Rougiers Spectacular Monaco Flights.
Other topics with photos and illustrations throughout this 20 page issue.
Small, inked institut... See More $27.00
Mark Twain's death... Special issue...
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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", th... See More
$150.00
The above item in second rate condition. (What is "second rate"?) $76.00