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eBay Fixed Price Item # 390387686455 Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 7, 1932 * Babe Ruth workout photo * New York Yankees * Major league baseball This 48 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 31: "Ruth, Swathed in Blankets, Begins Training in Gym Amid Usual Pomp", "Movies Record Every Action as Baseball Monarch Starts Workouts--Entitled to $80,000 Salary, Babe Declares--Hopes to Set New Home-Run Record" with photo of Ruth (see images). Unusual photo of Ruth as he was known best as being unfit even though it wasn't true. This upcoming season would be Ruth's last time with a Pennant and World Series winning New York Yankees team. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Nice condition.

Starting Price: $42.00

eBay Fixed Price Item # 390387663392 Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: THE OMAHA DAILY BEE, Omaha, Nebraska, October 10, 1915 * Boston Red Sox World Series, with Babe Ruth on the team * Philadelphia Phillies 1st ever World Series * Start of the so-called "curse" ? This 20 page has one column headlines on the front page that include: "BOSTON BEATS PHILLIES WITH FOSTER IN BOX" "Red Sox Twirler Wins Great Mound Duel with Mayer by Driving in Deciding Run in Ninth" and more. More inside. Other news of the day. Light browning with a little margin wear and chipping, otherwise good condition. Should be handled with care.

Starting Price: $32.00

eBay Fixed Price Item # 390387662877 Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, August 20, 1901 * SS Islander sinking * Klondike gold rush era This 10 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "42 LIVES LOST FROM ISLANDER" "The Alaskan Steamer Sank 20 Minutes After Striking an Iceberg" "Many Had Narrow Escapes And Some Died After Being Rescued" and more. (see) Coverage on the sinking of the SS Islander near Juneau, Alaska. Other news of the day. Light browning with little margin wear and tear, otherwise good. Should be handled with care. wikipedia notes: The SS Islander was a 1519 ton, 240-foot (73 m) steel hull, schooner-rigged twin-screw steamer, built in Scotland in 1888, and owned and oper... See More

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eBay Fixed Price Item # 370582667130 Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 8, 1946 * Penicillin mass produced for the 1st time The front page has an extremely significant report in the field of medicine, with two column headlines that include: "Penicillin Is Synthesized By Cornell Medical Team" and more. (see) Lengthy text continues on page 26. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Complete in 48 pages, rag edition in very nice, clean condition.

Starting Price: $47.00

eBay Fixed Price Item # 370582666875 Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: THE NEWS AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, North Carolina, August 11, 1969 * Sharon Tate - LaBianca murders * Charles Manson & followers This 28 page newspaper a six column headline near the bottom of the front page: "Second Suspect Sought in Hollywood Slayings" report continues on page two with related photo. (see) Other news of the day throughout. Minor spine wear, otherwise in nice condition. wikipedia notes: In August of 1969, Tate was two weeks from giving birth. She entertained two friends, actresses Joanna Pettet and Barbara Lewis, for lunch at her home, confiding in them her disappointment at Polanski's delay in returning from London. In the afternoon Polanski phoned her. Her youn... See More

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eBay Fixed Price Item # 390387601184 Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: THE NEWS & OBSERVER, Raleigh, North Carolina, Aug. 10, 1969 * Charles Manson family murders * Sharon Tate & others / photo The top half of the front page is mostly taken up with an early report of the infamous slaying of Hollywood actress Sharon Tate along with four others at the Los Angeles area home of director Roman Polanski. The article is headed: "Hollywood Actress, 4 Others Are Slain" and carries over to page 2. The ftpg. also includes a photo captioned: "Actress Sharon Tate, who was found slain." and: "Police Lt. Robert Maddock describes details of the slayings at the home in the background." This is one of the better reports we have found as most tend to be very brief, not on the... See More

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eBay Fixed Price Item # 370582666295 Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 11, 1969 * Charles Manson murders * Helter Skelter The front page has an article on the search for those who murdered actress Sharon Tate & four others. This was the Manson murder which would take on a life of its own in the coming years, committed just two days prior and before it was known Charles Manson was involved. The article continues on page 14 where is much information concerning the gruesome murders. The complete issue, address label in the masthead, very nice condition.

Starting Price: $59.00

eBay Fixed Price Item # 370582665935 Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 24, 1788 * United States Constitution ratification Page 2 has an interesting article concerning voter apathy & low voter turnout. Page 3 has a letter from Fort Harmar concerning a treaty with Indians. Also: "Notwithstanding the Constitution has been ratified by eleven states--has been in part organized--and is speedily to be put into operations---the antifederal writers in Phila. still 'blow the loud horn' against it..." with more (see). Four pages, very nice condition.

Starting Price: $42.00

eBay Fixed Price Item # 390387597781 Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 23, 1813 * Battle of the Thames * William Henry Harrison * War of 1812 Certainly the most significant report in this issue is the report of Harrison's significant victory at the Battle of the Thames, during which the Indian leader Tecumseh was killed, collapsing the Indian confederacy & their support of the British in the War of 1812. Reported in his own words is the letter from Harrison beginning: "I have the honor to inform you that by the blessing of Providence, the army under my command has this evening obtained a complete victory over the combined Indian & British forces under the command of general Proctor..." with more (see), signed in type: W... See More

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eBay Fixed Price Item # 390387597628 Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: THE SUNDAY STAR-NEWS, Wilmington, North Carolina, September 4, 1932 * Jimmy Doolittle record flight * Airplane speed feat This 20 page newspaper has two column headline near the bottom of the front page: "Maj. Doolittle Sets New Land Plane Speed Record of 296.287 miles Hour" Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Some light browning, small address label, otherwise good.

Starting Price: $28.00

eBay Fixed Price Item # 390387597455 This issue is being offered as a piece of history. We at Rare Newspapers offer such items being mindful of Sir Winston Churchill's famous quote: "Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it". Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 3, 1920 * Armenian Genocide - Holocaust - Massacres * Ottoman Empire - Turkey This 32 page newspaper has one column headings on page 8: "ARMENIA DEATH LOSS HALF OF POPULATION" "100,000 Refugees Fleeing Through Snow in Last Stages of Want" and more. (see) Coverage on the Armenian Genocide in the Ottoman Empire. See photos for text here. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Light browning, a little margin wear and tears, otherwise g... See More

Starting Price: $42.00

eBay Fixed Price Item # 390387595331 Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, March 9, 1971 * The fight of the century (Boxing) * Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier * Fight no. 1 This 6 page newspaper has a four column headline on page 4: "Frazier Wins; May Retire" Other news of the day throughout. A few small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in nice condition. wikipedia notes: On March 8, 1971, at Madison Square Garden, Frazier and Ali met in the first of their three bouts which was widely called the Fight of the Century in pre-bout publicity and the press feeding frenzy. With a worldwide television audience, and an in-house audience that included luminaries such as Frank Sinatra (as a photographer for Life magazine to get ... See More

Starting Price: $36.00

eBay Fixed Price Item # 390387592917 Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 18, 1929 * St. Valentine's Day Massacre * George 'Bugs' Moran & Al Capone * Chicago gangster war This 48 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 25 that include: "CHICAGO OFFICIAL SAW SLAYERS IN CAR", "Noted Two in Police Uniforms and Three Others in Auto Like Detective Bureau's", "WAS NEAR MASSACRE SCENE", "Drinkers Are Blamed For Gang Murders" and more (see photos). Original reporting on what is probably the most historic event in American gangster history. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Rag edition in very nice condition.

Starting Price: $47.00

eBay Fixed Price Item # 370582660542 Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 6, 1941 * Discovery of Penicillin made public for 1st time Somewhat buried on page 23 is an extremely significant report in the field of medicine, with one column heads: " 'Giant' Germicide Yielded By Mold" "New Non-Toxic Drug Said to Be the Most Powerful Germ Killer Ever Discovered" "Tried On Human Beings" with various details on its discovery & cultivation. Included in the report is: "...The new substance, not yet available in pure form, is known as penicillin, after the family of molds known as penicillium..." (see). Complete in 44 pages, rag edition in very nice, clean condition.

Starting Price: $68.00

eBay Fixed Price Item # 370582660336 Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, New York, May 9, 1862 * Yorktown VA Virginia Map * New Orleans LA Louisiana * Battle of Williamsburg The ftpg. features a nice Civil War map headed: "The Defences Of Yorktown" which shows a close-up view of the: "City of Yorktown, Huts & Tents of the Garrison." (see). Plus, page 3 has a huge Civil War map, taking more than half the page, headed: "THE YORKTOWN PENINSULA" (see). Among the ftpg. column heads are: "Rebel Defeat at Williamsburg" "The Enemy Still in Full Retreat" "The Union Army In Pursuit" "The Skirmish Beyond Williamsburg" "The Efforts to Intercept the Rebels" "Sewall's Point Evacuated" "The Occupation of Giles Court House and Darrows" and mu... See More

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eBay Fixed Price Item # 370582660093 Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 12, 1947 * Black Dahlia murders * Elizabeth Short * Hollywood - Los Angeles CA This 52 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 18 that reads: "2 More Women Slain In Los Angeles Area" which reports on more similar murders taking place in Los Angeles, California shortly after Elizabeth Short's murder. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Light browning, otherwise in nice condition.

Starting Price: $49.00

eBay Fixed Price Item # 390387586958 Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, September 30, 1951 * Don Newcombe - Brooklyn Dodgers * 1st black 20 game winning pitcher * Major league baseball - MLB This 40+ page newspaper has a three column headlines on the front page: "DODGERS REGAIN TIE FOR FIRST-PLACE SPOT; TROUNCE PHILS, 5 TO 0" with subheads. Much more on the front page of the sport's section with banner headline and box scores. 1st report coverage on Don Newcombe winning his 20th game of the season which made him the 1st black to win 20 games in a single season. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.

Starting Price: $44.00

eBay Fixed Price Item # 390387585672 Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: THE EVENING NEWS, Michigan, March 13, 1901 * Corsicana TX Texas * Negro lynching This 10 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "NEGRO HUNTED TO HIS DOOM" "Bloodhounds Led a Texas Mob to Their Prey Near Itaska" "When Captured Victim Was Dragged To Corsicana And Hanged" and more. 1st report coverage on the lynching of a Negro at Corsicana, Texas. Other news of the day. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise good condition. Should be handled with care.

Starting Price: $38.00

eBay Fixed Price Item # 370582658360 Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: THE MORNING STAR, Wilmington, North Carolina, April 28, 1917 * Hastings CO coal dust explosion disaster (1st report) This 8 page newspaper has one column headings on page 2 that include: "EXPLOSION ENTOMBS 125 PERSONS IN MINE" and more. (see) 1st report coverage on the Victor American Hastings Mine Disaster. Other news of the day. Light browning, some margin wear and tear, otherwise good. Should be handled with care. wikipedia notes: The Victor American Hastings Mine Disaster was a fire at the Victor American Fuel Company coal mine in Hastings, Colorado, on April 27, 1917, in which 121 people died. A small monument, the Victor American Hastings Mine Disaster Monument, marks the ... See More

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eBay Fixed Price Item # 370582623015 Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, May 26, 1920 * Venustiano Carranza assassination * Rodolfo Herrero - Mexican Revolution This 12 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Death of President Carranza Will Be Investigated by Order of Gens. Obregon and Gonzales" Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Light browning, tiny binding holes along spine, otherwise in nice condition.

Starting Price: $22.00

eBay Fixed Price Item # 370582622027 Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Tennessee, January 17, 1931 * Actress Clara Bow * Daisy DeVoe theft accusations This 16 page newspaper has a nice six column headline on the front page: "CLARA'S LOVE NOTES KEPT BY MISS DEBOE" with subheads and photo of Daisy DeBoe. (see) Nice to have this report on the front page. Other news of the day. Light browning with some margin wear and chipping, irregular at the spine, otherwise good condition.

Starting Price: $28.00

eBay Fixed Price Item # 370582471998 Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 12, 1765 * The hated Stamp Act * Rhode Island reaction The 1765 Stamp Act imposed on the American colonies was a flash point for the colonists, with much protest and angry demonstrations that would ultimately lead to the Revolutionary War. The back page has a nice, related report in a "...Letter from Boston in New-England" which notes in part: "We hear from Providence...that the Freemen of that town being lately called to confer on such measures as should appear to them necessary relative to the Stamp Act, whereby the Liberties, the darling boast of the English North American subject, which was once deem'd indefeatible, must be greatly abridg'd, if not... See More

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eBay Fixed Price Item # 390387398364 Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 7, 1777 * Battle of Fort Washington - Manhattan * New York City - George Washington loss * Revolutionary War from the enemy Page 2 contains an "Extract of a Letter from an Officer In the King's Troops dated New York, Nov. 26, 1776" which begins: "On Saturday last we attacked Fort Washington on the island of New York the strongest post that ever was occupied by an army..." with further details concerning the famous battle for New York, which ultimately caused Washington to abandon the city, with mention of Washington as well (see photos). Also some text regarding Philadelphia, including: "They are so much alarmed at Philadelphia that they are q... See More

Starting Price: $105.00

eBay Fixed Price Item # 370582471548 Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1777 * Great Benjamin Franklin letter to British * Hope for peace is no longer * General George Washington A nice Revolutionary War era magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content beyond the war reports noted below. This was the very first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731. An article with page heading: "American Independency No New System" is interesting reading, including: "...The Americans, says P. did not originally aim at independence because--what? Because they themselves always pleaded not guilty..." and "...American rebellion, compared to a war with France or Spain, is as ... See More

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eBay Fixed Price Item # 370582471301 Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: LLOYD'S EVENING POST, London, Oct. 4, 1775 * Royal Governors in America situation * Rare Revolutionary war era title The front page has a letter from Philadelphia which includes: "The following is the condition of the Royal Governors in America: Tryon quiet on Long Island; Franklin silent at Amboy; Eden at Annapolis, a tame spectator of a spirit & virtue he thought had long deserted America; Dunmore, on board the Fowey man of war; his wife & family gone to England..." with more (see). Eight pages, 9 by 11 3/4 inches, never bound nor trimmed, mild dirtiness & foxing, generally nice.

Starting Price: $38.00

eBay Fixed Price Item # 390387397811 Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, July 1753 * The Liberty Bell is erected in Philadelphia (historic) * Water color bird print Near the back of this issue is a terrific--yet inconspicuous--report which is part of various news items under the heading: "America" and dateline of "Philadelphia, May 10" reading: "Last week was raised and fixed, in the State-House Steeple, the great bell, weighing 2080 lb. cast here, with this inscription, 'Proclaim liberty throughout all the land, to the inhabitants thereof." This is how they reported the installation of what would become known as the Liberty Bell. Terrific item from long before it would become a treasured piece of American hist... See More

Starting Price: $230.00

eBay Fixed Price Item # 390387397209 Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: THE ORACLE OF DAUPHIN, Harrisburgh, Pennsylvania, March 11, 1820 * New Jewish homeland ? * Grand Island - New York * Niagara River A quite rare & early title from the capital of Penna. (has since list the last "h"). Page 3 has: "The Jews" which concerning a plan for a tract of land in the Mississippi: "...for the purpose of establishing a settlement in this country to which all those who are persecuted may repair...that Mr. Noah, the Editor of the National Advocate, has petitioned the sale of Grand Island in the Niagara River to him for the purpose of building a city thereon & inviting to that spot a community of enterprizing Jews from several parts of the globe..." (see). Four pages, nev... See More

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eBay Fixed Price Item # 370582470257 Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: THE DAILY DENVER TIMES, Colorado, Oct. 17, 1882 * Rare Old West title * Was a Western outpost A nice newspaper from this Western city, various news of the day & a great wealth of ads. Light browning, blue pencil marks to the back page, generally good. Four pages. Should be handled with care.

Starting Price: $36.00

eBay Fixed Price Item # 370582470081 Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: THE GENERAL EVENING POST, London, Jan. 29, 1791 * Rare 18th century title A very nice "typical" newspaper from England shortly after the Revolutionary War. Four pages, folio size, much news & ads of the day, nice condition. Page 3 has a partial red ink tax stamp.

Starting Price: $19.00

eBay Fixed Price Item # 370582469935 Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: THE MASSACHUSETTS GAZETTE, Boston, March 20, 1786 * James Bowdoin * Samuel Adams The front page includes: "The Resolution of the State of New Jersey on the Requisition of Congress". Page 2 has: "A Proclamation For a Day of Publick Fasting & Prayer" signed in type by the governor: James Bowdoin. Pg. 3 mentions that Samuel Adams was chosen as moderator for the Boston town meeting at Faneuil Hall. Much other news reports as well. Four pages, very nice condition.

Starting Price: $42.00

eBay Fixed Price Item # 370582469751 Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: THE NORWICH PACKET, Connecticut, Dec. 19, 1793 * President George Washington * State of the Union Address - Annual Certainly the prime content in this issue is the: "PRESIDENT'S SPEECH to Congress, being the annual state-of-the-union address of George Washington, contained on both pages 1 & 2 of this single sheet supplement issue (see). It is signed by him in type: Go. Washington, and at its conclusion is a note that the senate appointed the Right Reverend Dr. White as Chaplain of Congress, and that the House appointed the Reverend Dr. Green as its chaplain (see). Dr. White was the 2nd Chaplain of the United States Senate, and his home is now part of Independence National Historic Park. ... See More

Starting Price: $415.00

eBay Fixed Price Item # 390387394048 Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: MAINLAND GUARDIAN, New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada, May 22, 1878 * Rare title A quite uncommon title from this town in British Columbia, with various news and literary items of the day and a wealth of ads a well, several of which are illustrated. This is complete in four pages, 16 by 24 inches, light browning, minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition. An inked news agent's stamp in the masthead.

Starting Price: $39.00

eBay Fixed Price Item # 390387393851 Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, July 4, 1792 * Newark Academy cornerstone laid * Livingston NJ New Jersey Pages 2 and 3 contain a report from "Newark" concerning the setting of the cornerstone for the Newark Academy, a school founded in 1774, it was burned by the British during the Revolutionary War. This report makes the reopening and notes the various details including: "...The foundation Stone of the New Academy to be erected in this town...was laid with Masonic rites & ceremonies...A vast concourse of people assembled on the occasion...A handsome collection was made for the benefit of the Academy...A procession was then formed from the place of worship to the site of the Aca... See More

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eBay Fixed Price Item # 390387393648 Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, Aug. 24, 1791 * Population of slaves in Virginia Page 3 has a note from Virginia that: "The increase of slaves during those ten years has been left than it has been observed for a century before. The reason is, that about 30,000 slaves perished with the small-pox, or camp fever, caught from the British army or went off with them, while Lord Cornwallis was roving over that state." Other news of the day from America & Europe, plus ads including a lengthy back page list of "Price Current" noting hundreds of various items. Four pages, very nice condition.

Starting Price: $40.00

eBay Fixed Price Item # 390387393344 Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, Aug. 21, 1861 * Harper's Ferry WV West Virginia * re. Battle of Bull Run - Manassas VA * From the capital of the Confederacy A nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy. Much of the front page is taken up with: "Finances Of Confederate Government" taking over 2 1/2 columns. Also on the ftpg: "the Call for Militia" "Hessian Deviltry at Harper's Ferry, Va." and "A Call Upon the Ladies of Richmond". The front page also has two illustrated runaway reward ads and many recruiting ads as well. The war news continues on the inside with: "The Importance of Sanitary Regulations for the Army" "Coast Defences---Marine & Water Batteries" "The Virginia Sea... See More

Starting Price: $129.00

eBay Fixed Price Item # 390387393139 Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Atlanta, Georgia, June 12, 1863 * Very rare Confederate title while publisher was on the run * Battle of Stones River - Murfreesboro TN Tennessee # 2 If the title and city of publication seem to be in conflict, they are not. This newspaper had a fascinating history during the Civil War--see the information at the bottom of this listing. Among the front page reports are: "Lieutenant-General L. Polk's Official Report of the Battle on Stone River, in Front of Murfreesboro, Tenn." which is extremely detailed & lengthy taking over 3 columns & signed by him in type: L. Polk, Lieutenant General (see for portions). Also on the ftpg: "Confederate Operations in Northweste... See More

Starting Price: $177.00

eBay Fixed Price Item # 390387391834 Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Dec. 24, 1864 * Early on Lillooet, British Columbia * Fraser River gold mining - Anderson Lake Within this issue is a very nice half page print headed: "Sketches From British Columbia" which is a nice view of the town of: "Lilloett [Lillooet], On the Fraser River", and beneath it is a nearly halfpg. print of: "Fort Anderson, Anderson Lake". There is a related article as well. Eighteen pages, some dirtiness to the front page only, otherwise very nice.

Starting Price: $48.00

eBay Fixed Price Item # 390387391550 Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: THE LYNCHBURG VIRGINIAN, Aug. 16, 1830 * Rare Pre-Civil War Virginia * Slaves advertisements Although we once had the full year of this title, this is the last issue we have on our shelves. Various news reports & ads of the day, many of the bkpg. ads being illustrated (see). The back leaf has a piece torn from a lower corner. Various foxing, a bit irregular at the spine.

Starting Price: $17.00

eBay Fixed Price Item # 390387391409 Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: THE NEW YORK HERALD, June 9, 1869 * Early Women's Suffrage movement * Susan B. Anthony & Elizabeth Cady Stanton Page 5 has one-third of a column headed: "Women's Suffrage Association" beginning: "The strong-minded, strong-bodied members of the 'Women's Suffrage Association' met at the 'Women's Bureau' in solemn conclave yesterday..." with much more, and mention of Cady Stanton & Susan B. Anthony. See the photos for the full report. Twelve pages, great condition.

Starting Price: $56.00

eBay Fixed Price Item # 390387391227 Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: SUPPLEMENT TO THE DAILY EVENING HERALD, Stockton, California, Sept. 26, 1878 * Thomas Alva Edison - electricity * Old West broadside A great broadside (printed on one side only) supplement which the lengthiest article being: "Edison's Newest Marvel" "Sending Cheap Light, Heat and Power By Electricity" with the article beginning: "Mr. Edison says that he has discovered how to make electricity a cheap and practicable substitute for illuminating gas..." & much more (see). The article takes nearly 1 1/2 columns. Single sheet and in excellent condition.

Starting Price: $66.00

eBay Fixed Price Item # 390387390942 * Lot of 5 early 19th century issues CONNECTICUT MIRROR, Hartford. A group of five newspapers dated Dec. 3, 1810; June 24 & Dec. 30, 1811; Jan. 20 & May 18, 1812. Each issue is complete in four pages, is in very nice condition with a wealth of varied news reports and ads of the day. A nice group of issues from the early part of the 19th century, just prior to the War of 1812.

Starting Price: $27.00

eBay Fixed Price Item # 390387389981 Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Nov. 18, 1789 * President George Washington * New England tour * John Adams This issue has much coverage of the President's tour of the Northeast, including a front page address of the town of Portsmouth to the President, followed by: "The Answer" signed in type: G. Washington. Page 2 includes an: "Ode, Upon the Arrival of The President of the United States in the town of Boston", followed by an article: "The Tour" with much great content and taking over one-third of the page (see for portions). The coverage continues to page 3 as well. The back page includes a letter signed in type: John Adams, from when he was in Amsterdam during the Revolutiona... See More

Starting Price: $110.00

eBay Fixed Price Item # 390387389309 Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, South Carolina, May 18, 1864 * Battle of Spotsylvania Court House * Battle of Drewry's Bluff - Proctor's Creek * From the origin of the Civil War This was one of only a few newspapers which printed: "Confederate States of America" in the dateline. The front page has a wealth of war-related reports including: "Latest From Virginia" "Heavy Fighting Near Drewry's Bluff" "Enemy Defeated With Great Loss" "General Beauregard Commanding the Centre" "Yankee General Hickman Captured" "Enemy Again Repulsed at Spottsylvania C.H." "From the Southwest" "Confirmation of Banks' Surrender" "Yankee Raiders Gone Back" "Additional From the North" "Siege of Charleston" "The Yankee Ra... See More

Starting Price: $146.00

eBay Fixed Price Item # 390387389204 Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: THE LIBERATOR, Boston, Massachusetts, March 6, 1863 * Rare & famous anti-slavery title * Slave auction illustration - Civil War era This is the famous anti-slavery newspaper by famed abolitionist publisher William Lloyd Garrison. The masthead features two engravings, one of a slave auction and the other showing slaves being emancipated (see). This issue from during the Civil War includes: ""Specimens of Copperhead Democracy" "Mr. P.A. Taylor, M.P., on the War" "Insubordination of Gen. McClellan--Letter from General Scott" "Copperhead Logic" "Letter From Memphis" "What Is Done in New Orleans" "A Marked Case of Negro-Phobia" "Slavery at the Mansion House" & more. The back page includes a: "... See More

Starting Price: $72.00

eBay Fixed Price Item # 370582461987 Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: THE TIMES, London, Aug. 24, 1888 * Jack the Ripper *Whitechapel murders * Martha Tabram - 1st victim ? "Jack the Ripper" reports were common in the latter half of 1888, capturing the interest of people on both sides of the Atlantic as evidenced by the reports in many newspapers in the United States. It was the international "sensation" of the era, and a case which was never conclusively solved. Not surprisingly, issues of the respected "Times" newspaper from London are the most sought after, being the primary source for Jack the Ripper reports. Page 4 contains a nearly full column report headed: "Inquests" which begins with the consideration of the: "...death of the woman who was found ... See More

Starting Price: $148.00

eBay Fixed Price Item # 370582461798 Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, July 22, 1923 * Historic Women's Suffrage item * Seneca Falls, New York convention * Woman's rights - Equal Rights Amendment Page one has the significant reporting from Seneca Falls, New York, site of the Woman's Rights convention which was celebrating the 75th anniversary of the first woman's rights convention held in 1848. The one column headlines read: "Women Plan Rights Drive" "Resolution at Party's Convention Calls For Constitutional Amendment". A portion of the report includes: "...After battling among themselves for two days over the wording of the proposed amendment to the constitution which will give them equality of sexes if all meets with con... See More

Starting Price: $235.00

eBay Fixed Price Item # 390387369725 Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: THE WILMINGTON DISPATCH, Delaware, July 8, 1917 * German Zeppelin air attack * World War I - WWI * "Baby-Killers" This 12 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "'BABY KILLERS' INFURIATE LONDON" with subheads. (see images) Coverage on one of the German Zeppelin raids over London, England during World War I. Other news of the day. Usual browning with a little margin wear, otherwise good. Should be handled with care.

Starting Price: $27.00

eBay Fixed Price Item # 370582404335 Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, March 10, 1790 * 1st printing of the First United States Census Act * Historic report in early American government This famous newspaper was the mouthpiece of the federal government so almost without exception the first utterances from Congress appeared in this newspaper before any other. The nation's capital was in New York City at this time. So it is of great significance that close to half of the front page is taken up with the very first printing of: "An ACT Providing for the Enumeration of the Inhabitants of the United States". This was the Census Act, creating the very first national census, an event which would happen every ten years to this... See More

Starting Price: $570.00

eBay Fixed Price Item # 390387348700 Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: SOUTHERN ILLUSTRATED NEWS, Richmond, July 11, 1863 * Very rare Confederate publication * Southern version of Harper's Weekly * General Samuel Cooper illustration A very rare publication from the Confederacy, only a few issues of which having come into our inventory over the past 35 years. Although much of the content was literary in nature, there are news reports and a few illustrations. The front page is dominated by a print of: "Gen. Samuel Cooper", with most of the remainder of the front page taken up with a detailed biography of him (see). Also on the front page is: "The Ground In Pennsylvania" which begins: "The movements of our troops in the state of Pennsylvania increases the desi... See More

Starting Price: $655.00

eBay Fixed Price Item # 370582403660 Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, April 5, 1773 * Rare 18th century title * South Carolina & Georgia Creek Indians Page 2 has several reports under the heading "America" including datelines of Charleston and Savannah, the latter noting: "...some people...going to view the Okonee Lands were met by some Creek Indians, one of whom having carried off a blanket from the white men, was fired at...exchanged several shots with the white people..." with more. Page 3 has an uncommonly lengthy ad headed: "Deserted from his Master's House in Glasgow...A NEGRO MAN..." (see). Four pages, full & darkly inked red tax stamp on the front page, nice condition.

Starting Price: $34.00

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