1859 Pepperbox Pistol Illustrated Advertisement / Lighthouses Reports

Description

We have the complete original Aug. 31, 1859 issue of "The Eastern Argus" newspaper pub. in Portland, Maine.  On the front page of this issue is an excellent side view engraving that illustrates the Pepperbox pistol of G.L. Bailey.  It is headed "Pikes Peak, or California".  Also, there is nearly a full column reporting the additions/repairs to lighthouses in Mass, Conn, N.Y., Mich, Wisc, Minn, N.D., S.C., Fla, La, Texas, Calif. and N.H.  This issue is cut clean at spine, has a non acid nearly invisible tape mend not affecting these items.  Overall condition is very good.
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