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CONFEDERATE Burning of Atlanta GA Civil War Newspaper *
eBay Fixed Price Item # 370348586197   Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: DAILY EXAMINER, Richmond, Virginia, Nov. 26, 1864 * The burning of Atlanta Georgia GA * General William T. Sherman * March to the sea Not only is this a nice newspaper from the Confederacy, but it is from the Confederate capital & consequently has much reporting from the Confederate Congress. The front page has: "The War News" which begins: "The Northern papers announce that the Dutch Gap Canal is near to completion..." with more, and subheads: "From Petersburg" "From Georgia". Also: "The News From Georgia--The Advance of the Enemy--Burning of Atlanta". Part of the text reads like a scene from "Gone With The Wind", including: "...the view from the summit of Stone mountain of ... See More  
Starting Price: $325.00
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Great JACK DEMPSEY Boxing Title vs FIRPO 1923 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 370348585410   Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE WORLD, New York City, September 15, 1923 * Jack Dempsey heavyweight boxing title fight * Luis Angel Firpo (Dempsey's last title defense) * Famous knockout through the ropes This 28 page newspaper has a nice four column headline on the front page: * DEMPSEY KNOCKS OUT FIRPO IN SECOND AFTER ARGENTINE SENDS HIM FLYING THROUGH ROPES ON REPORTERS' HEADS with subheads and nice photo of Dempsey. (see) Other related headlines also on the front page. (see) Much more in the sport's section (page 7) with headlines, related photos and stats. The entire page is devoted to the famous boxing match. Loads of text, too much to photograph. Nice to have from the city where the fight ... See More  
Starting Price: $60.00
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QUEBEC ACT Tahiti Pre Revolutionary War 1774 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 370348585078   Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 30, 1774 * re. Quebec Act of 1774 * Pre Revolutionary War original Inside has a very interesting letter taking two-thirds of a page, beginning: "I am a native of an island in the South Seas, whose inhabitants till of late years were perfect strangers to every other country but their own..." with more on this island and the people there. It is signed "Otaheite", the island now known as Tahiti (see for portions). Fully half of another page begins: "As the Quebec bill still continues the subject of general conversation..." with much more. Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 inches, some front page staining (see photo), otherwise very nice.
Starting Price: $32.00
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JAMAICA HISTORY Pre Revolutionary War 1774 UK Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 370348584796   Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 26, 1774 * Pre Revolutionary War original * History of Jamaica The entire front page is taken up with: "The History of Jamaica..." (photo shows the beginning) which carries over to page 2, then continued in a furure issue. Inside has a: "Curious Account of the Highland Robbers" and other reports from England and the rest of Europe, including several military events. Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 inches, very nice condition.
Starting Price: $29.00
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BOSTON PORT BILL Quebec Act British 1774 Old Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 370348584581   Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 21, 1774 * Pre Revolutionary War original * Boston Port Bill takes effect * re. Quebec Act Pg. 2 has some items from Boston dated June 2 which includes: "His Majesty's ships, frigates & schooners are now placed in such a manner in our harbour as to prevent any vessels going out or coming in, agreeable to the Act of Parliament for blocking up the said harbour, which took place yesterday so that we have reason to expect that in a little time the town will be truly in a distressed & melancholy situation..." (see). Another page has a column which begins: "The outcry which has been raised against the Quebec bill seems to have been rather founded ... See More  
Starting Price: $53.00
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HELMUT HIRSCH Executed by Adolph Hitler 1937 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 390168858377   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". Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan MI June 5, 1937 * Helmut Hirsch beheaded * Adolph Hitler * Nazis - Reich This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: * Hitler Beheads Citizen of U.S. to Warn World * Youth Is Said to Have Plotted Murder of Julius Streicher and more. (see) Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise good. wikipedia notes: Helmut (Helle) Hirsch (January 27, 1916 in Stut... See More  
Starting Price: $27.00
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NEWTON STEEL STRIKE Monroe MI Michigan 1937 Newspaper *
eBay Fixed Price Item # 390168857813   Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan MI June 11, 1937 * Newton Steel Company * Labor strike of 1937 * Monroe MI Michigan This 36 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: * 200 Citizen Police Rout Monroe Pickets in Battle with Tear Gas Bombs and Clubs; Plant Reopened After 14-Day Shut-Down with subheads and related photos. Tells of the 1937 Newton Steel Company labor strike in Monroe Michigan. Nice to have in a paper from Michigan. Other news of the day. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.
Starting Price: $27.00
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BIRTH CONTROL Contraceptive AMA Approval 1937 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 370348582981   Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan MI June 9, 1937 * Birth Control approved by the AMA * American Medical Association This 30 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: * U.S. Medicine Committed to Birth Control * A.M.A. Reserves Its Long Opposition to Contraceptives and more. Tells of the American Medical Association (AMA) finally approving the use of birth control. Other news of the day. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.
Starting Price: $27.00
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NAVY MIDSHIPMEN Upsets Army Football 1950 Old Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 390168856096   Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 3, 1950 * Navy Midshipmen upsets Army Cadets * NCAA college football This 100+ page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page of the sport's section: * NAVY UPSETS ARMY, 14-2, ENDING CADET 28-GAME STREAK with subheads and nice action photo. (see) Much more on page 3 of the sport's section with headlines, photos and stats. (See) Loads of text, too much to photograph. Nice to have in this famous NYC title. This game is considered one the greatest upsets in college football history. Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition in great condition.
Starting Price: $75.00
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1st Ever AUTOMOBILE ADVERTISEMENT Winton 1898 Magazine
eBay Fixed Price Item # 390168855746   Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, NY, July 30, 1898 * 1st ever automobile advertisement (historic) * Horseless carriage This is a very significant magazine in the history of automobiles, as the noted reference work "Kane's Famous First Facts" notes that the mentioned advertisement was the very first automobile ad ever published in America. A back page advertisement is headed: "Dispense With A Horse" and describes the fine features of the "Winton Motor Carriage" manufactured by "The Winton Motor Carriage Co., Cleveland, Ohio". The advertisement is 2 1/4 x 2 1/2 inches and includes a small but nice woodcut of the car. Other topics with photos, illustrations and text throughout... See More  
Starting Price: $105.00
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Rare CONFEDERATE STATES Civil War MAP 1862 US Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 390168855210   Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 19, 1862 * Southern Confederate states map Much of the front page is taken up with a huge and very detailed Civil War map headed: * The Field Of Operations In The Cotton States showing from New Orleans, to New Madrid, to Tallahassee, to Marietta & Athens, with much in between (see). Plus, the "Supplement" issue is attached as well which includes its own masthead & dateline, as well as a Civil War map headed: "The Feu D'Enfer at Fort Pulaski" with related first column heads including: "The Fall of Fort Pulaski" "Full Particulars of the Bombardment and Surrender" "The Breaching of the Walls, and the Surrender" with more (see). Complete in 12 pages ... See More  
Starting Price: $63.00
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TRIS SPEAKER Quits Cleveland Indians Baseball 1926 News
eBay Fixed Price Item # 370348579282   Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan MI November 29, 1926 This 46 page newspaper has a six column headline on the front page: * Tris Speaker Quits Base Ball with subheads that include: "STILL FRIENDS WITH INDIANS" and more. (see) Unusual for a front page report. Tells of Tris Speaker resigning as player-manager of the Cleveland Indians. He would rejoin baseball a few months later with a new team though. Other news of the day. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise good. wikipedia notes: Tristram E. Speaker (April 4, 1888 - December 8, 1958), nicknamed “Spoke” (a play on his last name) was an American baseball player known as one of the best offensive and defensiv... See More  
Starting Price: $33.00
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JOE DiMAGGIO New York Yankees Record 1941 NYC Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 390168398803   Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 18, 1941. * Joe DiMaggio breaks Yankees record * Consecutive games with a hit (30) * Joe Louis - Brown Bomber * Heavyweight boxing title fight (pre fight news) This 44 page newspaper has a five column headline on page 26: * White Sox Snap Yankees' String at Eight Triumphs with subheads that include: "DIMMAGIO'S STREAK REACHES 30 GAMES" "Joe's Lucky Hit Sets All-Time Mark for Yanks, Who Lose to White Sox, 8-7" and more with box scores. (see) Tells of New York Yankees star Joe DiMaggio breaking the record for most consecutive games with hit for a Yankee player. This was also during the time when he finally finished with a record of 56 games. Ni... See More  
Starting Price: $37.00
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DON GENTILE New Ace Pilot World War II 1944 Newspaper *
eBay Fixed Price Item # 370348002881   Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE EVENING LEADER, Staunton VA Virginia April 4, 1944 * Don Gentile becomes the new American ace pilot * Passes Captain Eddie Rickenbacker * World War II original reading This 8 page newspaper has a one column photo on the front page with caption: * New-Record Ace which is a photo on Don Gentile who just passed the famous Captain Eddie Rickenbacker for shooting down the most enemy airplanes during wartime action. Also a nice banner headline that reads: * BERLIN ANNOUNCES EVACUATION OF ODESSA which tells of the Russians regaining their city back from the Nazis. Other news of the day with much on World War II. Light browning, otherwise in good condition. wikipe... See More  
Starting Price: $24.99
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D-DAY France Marines Gains World War II 1944 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 390168398144   Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: TAUNTON DAILY TAUNTON, Massachusetts MA June 13, 1944. * Post D-Day France being occupied by U.S. Army * World War II German defense falling apart This 10 page newspaper has a six column headline on the front page: * Americans Capture Montebourg In Drive to Cut Off Peninsula Other news of the day with much on World War II. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.
Starting Price: $22.00
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IRISH FREE STATE Created Dublin Ireland 1922 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 390168397903   Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE DAY, New London, Connecticut CT January 17, 1922 * re. Irish Free State establishment * Dublin Ireland * Michael Collins This 14 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: * IRISH DELEGATES IN LONDON TO CONFER UPON NEW REGIME with subheads. (see) Other news of the day. Light browning with a few small binding holes along the spine, otherwise good.
Starting Price: $27.00
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JOHN F. KENNEDY JFK Richard Nixon Debate 1960 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 390168397362   Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS October 6, 1960 * John F. Kennedy JFK * Richard Nixon * Presidential debate upcoming This 30 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: * Crowds Cheer 'Jack', 'Dick' Tells of the upcoming 2nd of the four JFK & Nixon presidential debates which were the first debates to be held on National television. Other news of the day. Minor margin wear, otherwise in nice condition. wikipedia notes: The key turning point of the campaign were the four Kennedy-Nixon debates; they were the first presidential debates held on television, and thus attracted enormous publicity. Nixon insisted on campaigning until just a few hours before the first ... See More  
Starting Price: $23.00
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PRE CIVIL WAR Tensions Brewing N vs. S 1860 Newspaper *
eBay Fixed Price Item # 370348001921   Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 17, 1860. * Southern crisis * Secession options * Abraham Lincoln as president elect This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of pre Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's president elect era before his inauguration. Among the one column headlines on the tensions building in the South prior to the Civil War are: * THE GREAT AGITATION * The Cabinet Changes * The Crisis In New York * A Day of Fasting and Prayer * Policy of the President-His Demands Upon the North * Fortifications In Charleston Harbor and more. Loads of interesting reading Complete in eight pages. This issue is not fragile as newsprint from this era was made of c... See More  
Starting Price: $24.99
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REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA Original 1780 Enemy Newspaper SEE
eBay Fixed Price Item # 370348001696   Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE LONDON CHRONICLE, November 4, 1780. * Revolutionary War Era * 18th century original reading * From The Enemy Newspapers from England during the time of the Revolutionary War are always interesting as they give a sense as to life at that time and what political discussions were the "hot topic" of the day. This is a complete, 8 page newspaper and a very famous title with various news of the day, political reporting and many advertisements as well. I could find no "meaty" references to the Revolutionary War in this issue, however there is much on events in Europe. Contains literary items, as well as politics, and perhaps a passing reference to the situation in America, etc... See More  
Starting Price: $32.00
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Original PITTSBURGH PA Scarce 1862 Civil War Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 370347996726   Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE PITTSBURGH POST, Pennsylvania, July 3, 1862. * Original Civil War era reading * The War Against Slavery, Abraham Lincoln's War This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day they were first reported. 4 pages in nice condition.
Starting Price: $27.00
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JOHN F. KENNEDY Richard Nixon 3rd Debate 1960 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 370347996480   Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts MA October 13, 1960 * John F. Kennedy - Nixon 3rd TV debate * Pre debate news This 30 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: * Nixon, Kennedy To Clash In Third Debate Tonight Minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition. wikipedia notes: The key turning point of the campaign were the four Kennedy-Nixon debates; they were the first presidential debates held on television, and thus attracted enormous publicity. Nixon insisted on campaigning until just a few hours before the first debate started; he had not completely recovered from his hospital stay and thus looked pale, sickly, underweight, and tired. He also refused... See More  
Starting Price: $23.00
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Mahatma Gandhi SALT MARCH Ends in India 1930 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 370347995840   Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 7, 1930 * Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (Mahatma) * Salt march (salt satyagraha) ends * Dandi, India This 48 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: * SEIZE GANDHI AIDES BREAKING INDIA LAW, BUT LEADER IS FREE * Police Arrest Mahatma's Son and 68 Followers Violating the Salt Monopoly * GANDHI LEADS DEFIANCE and more. (see) Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition in great condition. wikipedia notes: The Salt Satyagraha was a campaign of non-violent protest against the British salt tax in colonial India which began with the Salt March to Dandi on March 12, 1930. It was the first act of organized opposition to ... See More  
Starting Price: $42.00
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KANSAS CITY MASSACRE Pretty Boy Floyd 1933 Newspaper **
eBay Fixed Price Item # 390168392605   Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 18, 1933 * Kansas City massacre * Charles 'Pretty Boy' Floyd * Frank Nash This 60+ page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: * 5 SLAIN IN BATTLE BY GANG TO FREE OKLAHOMA BANDIT with subheads that include: "Massacre In Kansas City" "Frank Nash, Outlaw, and 6 Officers Are Mowed Down by Gangsters" and more. Continues on page 18 with related photo. (see) Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition in nice condition. wikipedia notes: Upon the arrival of the train in Kansas City, Agent Lackey went to the loading platform, leaving Smith, Reed, and Nash in a stateroom of the train. On the platform, he was met by SAC Vetterli, who... See More  
Starting Price: $39.99
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LOU GEHRIG Last Grand Slam HR Yankees 1925 NYC Newpaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 390168391990   Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE NEW YORK TIMES, from New York, dated August 21, 1938 * Lou Gehrig's last of his 23 record grand slam HRs * New York Yankees * In a NYC paper This 60+ page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page of the sport's section: * Yankees Crush Athletics, 11-3, Gehrig Driving Four-Run Homer * Lou Bats In Six, Also Hitting a Double...... with box scores. (see) Lou Gehrig holds the all time MLB record for the most grand slam home runs with 23. This was his last one hit. Great to have in the famous NYC title. Other news of the day. Light browning, otherwise in good condition. wikipedia notes: Henry Louis "Lou" Gehrig (June 19, 1903 – June 2, 1941) was an A... See More  
Starting Price: $54.00
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EDWARD BRADDOCK DEATH Benjamin Franklin 1755 Magazine *
eBay Fixed Price Item # 390168391597   Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1755 * General Edward Braddock death * French and Indian War * Benjamin Franklin Within this 44 page issue is a nice account of the siege of Fort DuQuesne and the battle of the Wilderness, which includes mention of the death of Braddock. Portions of the report include: "...on the 12th Gen. Braddock with 2000 regular troops had passed the Allegany mountains & was within five days march of Du Quesne, a French fort on Monongahela river..." with more, and further on is reference to "...received an unexpected supply of 500 pounds in provision & wine from Philadelphia which was sent him by the hands of Mr. Franklin. The general accepted t... See More  
Starting Price: $94.00
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Early PACIFIC OCEAN Missouri War of 1812 Old Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 370347993564   Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 26, 1813 * Journey from the Pacific Coast to Missouri * War of 1812 original reading This small size newspaper began in 1811 and was a prime source for national political news of the first half of the19th century. As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the United States...Devoted primarily to politics...considered an important source for the history of the period." Pages 1, 2 & a bit of page 3 are taken up with a fascinating article headed "American Enterprize" which is a detailed report on a journey from the Pacific Ocean to Missouri. One of the earliest, detailed reports of a journey acro... See More  
Starting Price: $57.00
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BOWLING GREEN KY Kentucky Map Civil War 1862 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 390168390847   Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 14, 1862 * Bowling Green Kentucky KY * Civil War original map The front page is dominated by a huge Civil War map headed: "THE REBEL STRONGHOLD IN KENTUCKY." with subhead: "Map of Bowling Green with the Surrounding Hills &I Fortifications--The Work Before General Buell." plus there are some ftpg. one column heads including: "The Burnside Expedition" "The Embarkation at Annapolis" "Arrival In Hampton Roads" "The Rebel Fortifications of Bowling Green" and a bit more. Eight pages, a bit of light damp staining at the top, very nice condition.
Starting Price: $48.00
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CORNWALLIS SURRENDERS 1781 Revolutionary War Document *
eBay Fixed Price Item # 370347992465   Fascinating document for providing pay to soldiers through the "Pay Table Office" of Connecticut, dated October 19, 1781 which is the day Cornwallis surrendered to Washington at Yorktown. This document is to: "Pay Capt. Henry Daggett five shillings lawful silver money...". The signatures of two committee members is at the bottom (see). Measures 3 3/4 by 6 1/2 inches, totally handwritten, some wear at the edges, several folds, docketing information on the reverse, a few discrete archival mends to the reverse as well.
Starting Price: $175.00
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Rare MEXICAN WAR Tallahassee FL Florida 1847 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 370347992221   Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE FLORIDIAN, Tallahassee, Florida, May 29, 1847 * Rare pre Civil War title from the deep South * Mexican War reporting Nineteenth century newspapers from Florida are uncommon, particularly those from before the Civil War. Here is such an issue from the capital city of Florida, six years before the Civil War. Pages 2 & 3 contain some reports on the Mexican War with items headed: "The Mexican War" "Columbia in the Field" "Late From the City of Mexico--State of Affairs in the City of Mexico--Treatment of Major Gaines & the other American Prisoners taken at Encarnacion" and "Battle of Sacramento--Incidents" and a few other small items. The bkpg. is taken up with ads. Four pages,... See More  
Starting Price: $147.00
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VALLEY FORGE LETTERS Revolutionary War 1778 Newspaper *
eBay Fixed Price Item # 390168390074   Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford CT, June 23, 1778 * Letters from Valley Forge * Revolutionary War American original Most of the ftpg. is taken up with an address of the governor of New Jersey to the General Assembly concerning the Revolutionary War, beginning: "I heartily congratulate you upon the agreeable news we have received from France...The treaties of alliance & of amity & commerce between his Most Christian Majesty & the United States of American by which our freedom, sovereignty & independence are fully recognized..." with much more, portions seen in the photos below. This address carries over to take over two-thirds of pg. 2 as well. Pg. 2 also has a nice notice b... See More  
Starting Price: $365.00
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Rare COLONIAL BOSTON MA 1768 Pre Rev. War Old Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 390168389876   Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, Oct. 31, 1768 * Rare Colonial Boston MA original * Pre Revolutionary War Inside is a lengthy report on: "The Speech of Pascal Paoli, General of the Corsicans, at the Opening of the General Consulta for the year 1768" followed by a report from the Corsican Gazette. Another page notes: "His Excellency General Gage, having informed this Board that he is in daily expectation of the arrival of two regiments from Ireland to Boston...have the manufactory house in Boston...cleared of those persons who are in the present possession of it; that so it may be ready to receive those of said regiments..." with more (see). Also a report on a soldier sentenced to be shot on ... See More  
Starting Price: $158.00
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ABRAHAM LINCOLN Presidential Endorsement 1864 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 370347990797   Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 16, 1864 * Endorsing Abraham Lincoln for another four years as President * Civil War original reporting The ftpg. has a report of Abraham Lincoln being nominated by his party for another four years as President with last column heads: "THE UNION CAMPAIGN" "Enthusiastic Endorsement of Lincoln and Johnson" "Cooper Institute Crowded to Overflowing" "The Good Omen For November" with text beginning: "...one of the largest, most earnest & enthusiastic audiences ever assembled at Cooper Institute...to respond to and ratify the nomination of Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson for President & Vice President for four years from the 4th of March next...". (see). There... See More  
Starting Price: $47.00
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Post BATTLE OF BULL RUN # 1 Civil War 1861 US Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 370347990486   Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 29, 1861 * Post Battle of Bull Run * Civil War original reporting Among the ftpg. column heads are: "THE REBELLION" "Visit of Gen. McClellan to the Army Across the Potomac" "The Reorganization of the Army" "The Cause of the Retreat from Bull Run" "The Division of Gen. Banks Heavily Reinforced" "Important from Fortress Monroe" "An Attack Anticipated" "The Rebels Advancing Their Lines Toward Newport News" and more. Additional war reports on the inside pages as well. Eight pages, a few minor spots, generally very nice.
Starting Price: $23.00
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Nice COLOR COVER South For The Winter 1914 Old Magazine
eBay Fixed Price Item # 370347990083   Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: LESLIE'S, New York, Jan. 29, 1914 The very displayable color cover is captioned: "Going South" showing a man and woman presumably heading to a warmer climate for the winter. The complete issue in excellent condition and nice for display. 24 pages.
Starting Price: $34.00
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ABRAHAM LINCOLN For President Bangor ME 1864 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 370347989778   Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: BANGOR DAILY WHIG AND COURIER, Maine, June 29, 1864 * Abraham Lincoln for president ad * Civil War original reporting Although there is some Civil War news on the ftpg. perhaps the most interesting item is the ad in the first column of page 2 supporting: "For President, ABRAHAM LINCOLN, of Illinois - For Vice President ANDREW JOHNSON, of Tennessee" with a bit more (see). Additional war report on pg. 3 with nice heads including: "From Gen. Hunter's Army" 'His Expedition is Entirely Successful" "Our Forces Victorious in Every Engagement" "The Rebels Claim a Victory Over General Sherman" and more (see). Four pages, very minor damp staining, nice condition.
Starting Price: $29.00
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DANIEL WEBSTER & William Henry Harrison 1839 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 370347989409   Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE ATLAS, Boston MA Massachusetts, December 23, 1839 * William Henry Harrison for president The masthead includes a nice engraving of a heraldic eagle. The ftpg. includes a lengthy letter signed in type: Daniel Webster. Page 2 has a very graphic embellishment which heads: "For President, WM. HENRY HARRISON, of Ohio - For Vice President, JOHN TYLER, of Virginia. Four pages, very nice, clean condition.
Starting Price: $25.00
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(3) MEXICAN WAR New York City 1846 Old Newspapers Lot *
eBay Fixed Price Item # 390168387336   Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: NEW YORK SPECTATOR. A trio of issues with each containing reports from the Mexican War. Dates are May 20, Oct. 21, and Dec. 26, 1846. Each issue is complete in 4 pages, large folio size, posting slit or small hole near the top, some light damp staining near margins. Generally nice.
Starting Price: $26.00
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BOSTON PORT BILL Annapolis MD Protest 1774 UK Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 370347987808   Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 9, 1774 * Protesting the Boston Port Bill * Annapolis Maryland MD Most of a column on the ftpg. has an extract of a letter from Annapolis, Maryland which includes: "We whose names are subscribed, inhabitants of the city of Annapolis, conceive it our clear right & most incumbent duty to express our cordial & explicit disapprobation of a resolution which was carried...the resolution against which we protest in the face of the world, is the following: That it is the opinion of this meeting that the gentlemen of the law of this province bring no suit for the recovery of any debt due from any inhabitant of this province to any inhabitant of Great Br... See More  
Starting Price: $38.00
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AMERICA TEA TROUBLES < Revolutionary War 1773 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 370347987493   Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 11, 1773 * America tea troubles * Pre Revolutionary War A report headed "America" is datelined from Philadelphia and includes a report from Honduras concerning the slave rebellion there, including: "...have leftr that palce & are settled in Georgia on account of the late rebellion of the negroes up the rivers, which make it very dangerous as they cdannot, with safety, attempt to cut any more mahogogdony, there being above 20 of the negroes yet out who give no quarter to any white man but murder all the come across..." and more (see). Another report from New York includes: "...a meeting of most of the merchants & many of the inhabitants...to ... See More  
Starting Price: $59.00
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BOSTON SHIP BLOCKADE < Revolutionary War 1774 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 370347987178   Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE LONDON CHRONICLE, July 12, 1774 * Boston MA shipping blockade * Pre Revolutionary War original Inside has an "Extract of a Letter from Boston" which begins: "We shall soon be in a deplorable situation in this town; no vessels are now permitted to enter the port & none will be allowed to depart after the 14th..." and ending: "...I intend removing to Salem during the blockade." (see) Other news of the day from throughout Europe. Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 inches, very nice condition. Partial red tax stamp on pg. 4.
Starting Price: $37.00
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JESSE OWENS Nazis Olympics Gold w/ Photo 1936 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 390168385487   Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts MA August 4, 1936. * Jesse Owens Olympic gold * United States dominance * In front of Adolph Hitler & Reich This 26 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: * U.S. REACHES NEW HEIGHTS AT OLYMPICS * All Doubt of Team Supremecy Ended as This Nation Wins First in Three Men's Events and more. (see) Much more Olympic reporting with a nice photo of Jesse Owens on page 20. (see) Other news of the day. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise good. wikipedia notes: In 1936 Owens arrived in Berlin to compete for the United States in the Summer Olympics. Adolf Hitler was using the games to show the ... See More  
Starting Price: $29.99
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Jonas Salk POLIO VACCINE Approval Result 1955 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 390168385154   Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts MA, April 11, 1955 * Jonas Salk * Polio vaccine awaits final approval This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: * WORLD IS TO LEARN TOMORROW OF RESULTS OF POLIO VACCINE TESTS It was actually this day that the vaccine was approved and made public. Other news of the day throughout. Little margin wear, otherwise in good condition. wikipedia notes: The vaccine was first tested in monkeys, and then in patients at the D.T. Watson Home for Crippled Children. After successful tests, in 1952, Salk tested his vaccine on volunteering parties, including himself, the laboratory staff, his wife, and his children. In... See More  
Starting Price: $24.00
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BATTLE OF ALCATRAZ Prison Break Attempt 1946 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 370347984904   Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, May 3, 1946 * Battle of Alcatraz * Prison break attempt This 38 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: * MARINES LAND ON ALCATRAZ TO BATTLE ARMED CONVICTS IN ATTEMPTED PRISON BREAK with subheads and related photo. Continues on page 11 with photo of the island prison. (see photos) Other news of the day. Rag edition in great condition. wikipedia notes: The Battle of Alcatraz was an unsuccessful escape attempt at the Alcatraz Island Federal Penitentiary that lasted between May 2–4, 1946. Two guards and three inmates were killed in the "battle", with another 11 guards and one inmate injured. Two of the survivi... See More  
Starting Price: $32.00
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NAZIS Hitler WARNED Austria Off Limits 1934 Newspaper *
eBay Fixed Price Item # 390168384354   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". Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York NY February 17, 1934 * Nazis warned to stay out of Austria * Pre World War II tensions This 14 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: * 'KEEP HANDS OFF AUSTRIA'; BRITAIN, FRANCE AND ITALY PREPARE TO WARN GERMANY with subheads. (see) Other news of the day. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise in good condition.
Starting Price: $23.00
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JOE LOUIS Billy Conn Boxing Title Match 1941 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 370347983802   Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans Louisiana LA June 19, 1941 * Joe Louis - Brown Bomber * Billy Conn * Heavyweight boxing title fight This 28 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 13: * Joe Louis Knocks Out Billy Conn in 13th Heat of Scheduled 15-Round Slugfest with subheads and nice action photo. (see) Also round by round reporting. Other news of the day. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise in good condition. wikipedia notes: His fight with world light heavyweight champion Billy Conn. Conn, smaller than Louis, said that he planned to "hit and run," prompting Louis's famous response, "He can run, but he can't hide."[3] After 12 rounds, Conn was ahead ... See More  
Starting Price: $34.00
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MOBILE AL Alabama FARRAGUT 1864 Civil War OLD Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 370347423195   Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 26, 1864 * Mobile AL Alabama * Admiral David Farragut Among the one column heads on the ftpg. are: "The Presidency" "Gathering of the Democratic Delegates at Chicago" "McClellan the Favorite on All Sides" "FARRAGUT" "The Ram Tennessee & Monitors Shelling Fort Morgan" "Arrival of Deserters" "Our Land Forces Advancing on Mobile" "Sherman" and more. Eight pages, nice condition.
Starting Price: $26.00
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REICH JEWS Ask Asylum From NAZIS GERMANY 1935 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 390167942767   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". Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 27, 1935 * Jews in Germany ask for safe haven * China Clipper airplane * 1st Trans-Pacific airmail commercial service flight This 44 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: * CLIPPER IS AT GUAM * Completes the 1,560-Mile Hop from Wake Island in Ten Hours, Aided by Tail Wind and more. (see) Tells of the maiden flight of the first commercial flight across the Pacific Ocean. Also one column headline... See More  
Starting Price: $37.00
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NEW YORK YANKEES 1st World Series Game 1921 Newspaper *
eBay Fixed Price Item # 390167941710   Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: FITCHBURG DAILY SENTINEL, Massachusetts, October 5, 1921 * New York Yankees * 1st ever World Series game * Great issue for display This 16 page newspaper has a great banner headline on the front page: * YANKS WIN FIRST BATTLE with subheads that include: "Ruth's Rap Nets First Run" and more. (see) This is actually the New York Yankees very first World Series game they ever played. What a great headline which says it all, right to the point. This is also a 'extra' which was printed the same day of the game. Very rare for such a nice headline being on the front page rather than inside within the sport's section. Inside contains team photos including a young Babe Ruth... See More  
Starting Price: $250.00
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BONNIE Parker AND CLYDE Barrow Deaths 1934 Newspaper *
eBay Fixed Price Item # 390167941533   Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska NE May 25, 1934. * Deaths of outlaws Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow This 22 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on page 20: * Barrow's Bullet-Riddled Body Home in Dallas for Funeral with subheads: "BONNIE ALSO TO BE BURIED IN TEXAS CITY" "Parents of Slain Bandit Pair Grief-Stricken at News Of Killing in Louisiana" with smaller subheads. (see) Regarding the recent shooting deaths of famous due Bonnie and Clyde in Louisiana. Other news of the day. Light browning with minor spine wear, otherwise good.
Starting Price: $90.00
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ANGLO-IRISH TREATY Free State Ireland UK 1921 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 390167941340   Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia GA December 9, 1921 * re. Anglo Irish Treaty * Irish Free State * Great Britain and Ireland This 16 page newspaper has a nice two line headline on the front page: * SINN FEIN CABINET SPLITS OVER PEACE TERMS, DE VALERA OPPOSING 'IRISH FREE STATE' PLAN with subheads. (see) Tells of the treaty that created the Irish Free State. Other news of the day. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise in good condition. Should be handled with care. wikipedia notes: The Anglo-Irish Treaty, officially called the Articles of Agreement for a Treaty Between Great Britain and Ireland, was a treaty between the Government of the United Kingdom of G... See More  
Starting Price: $26.00
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