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eBay Fixed Price Item # 390223102350 Here is a very rare complete, genuine newspaper from London before the first American newspaper was ever printed with the following title & date: THE OBSERVATOR, London, February 18, 1681. * 17th century original * Uncommon title A dialogue newspaper founded by Sir Roger L'Estrange, a Tory pamphleteer, as a vehicle for attacking dissenters and Whigs. This early single sheet newspaper has the old style type making it great for framing. Measures 8 x 12 inches. VINTAGE READING. WOULD MAKE A GREAT UNIQUE GIFT ! Great item. Very nice condition save for little staining. Historical Background: "In 1679, he assailed Shaftesbury and the exclusionists in pamphlets which won him the royal regard. During the next year, he was in the thick of the controversy about... See More

Starting Price: $29.00

eBay Fixed Price Item # 390223102239 Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: HARPER'S WEEKLY, March 11, 1882 * Rare Sojourner Truth item * Abolitionist - Women's rights activist Among the prints in this issue are: "The Legislative Train, from Albany to New York" "Duck Shooting Near the Capes of Delaware" "The New Fatigue Uniform--Infantry" "Mole, Ferry Slip, and Depot, Oakland, California" and "The New Fulton Market, New York City". But perhaps the most interesting item is just a small, inconspicuous item on page 3 under the "Personal" column reading: "Sojourner Truth writers to us from Battle Creek, Michigan, in reference to recent published paragraphs of her having a fine home, and her having made a will, etc. She says she has made no will, owns no fa... See More

Starting Price: $42.00

eBay Fixed Price Item # 390223101760 Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 16, 1773 * Pre Revolutionary War tensions * Connecticut & New York border dispute * Tea troubles in New York This was the day the Boston Tea Party happened, but of course wouldn't be known in England for nearly a month. A report headed: "America" has a New London dateline and notes: "...to the validity of the colony's claim to the Western Lands lying within the boundaries of the charter & westward of the Province of New York, have given their opinion in favour of the title of this Colony...resolved, 'That they will assert their claim & effectually support such claim to those lands against the Proprietaries of Pennsylvania who lay claim to th... See More

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eBay Fixed Price Item # 370414854012 Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 4, 1774 * Pre Revolutionary War tensions * re. Tea Act Near the back is a lengthy report "From the Boston Gazette" datelined Nov. 8, which gives some good text on the update of the troubling tea situation in America at that moment (just over a month before the Boston Tea Party), mentioning: "...there was a very full meeting of the freeholders & other inhabitants of this town in Faneuil Hall...when the Hon. John Hancock was chosen moderator..." which came to an agreement on a resolution that "...whoever shall...countenance his attempt or in any wise aid or abet in unloading, receiving, or vending the tea sent...by the East India Company...is an ... See More

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eBay Fixed Price Item # 370414853897 Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE LONDON CHRONICLE, February 24, 1763 * Early America mention * re. Caribbean Sea An inside page has over half a column headed: "America" which includes various shipping information from the Caribbean. It also includes a letter from Charleston which has some naval information. See the photos. Eight pages, 8 by 11 inches, nice condition.

Starting Price: $25.00

eBay Fixed Price Item # 370414853732 Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 7, 1770 * Boston Massacre arrest * Pre Revolutionary War tensions The bottom of the front page has a section headed: "America" which includes a report from Boston datelined April 9 noting: "Last Saturday the Justices of the Superior Court...were pleased to admit to bail Ed. Manwaring, J. Monroe, and others, all indicted for murder on the terrible evening of the 5th of last month." This was the date of the Boston Massacre (see). Reports from America continue on page 2, including an item noting: "...and that you have made choice of John Hancock, Esq., to be Speaker prop tempore for the present session...". Yet another page is mostly taken up ... See More

Starting Price: $64.00

eBay Fixed Price Item # 390223101339 Here are 8 complete, genuine historic old newspapers with the following title, date and description: THE PORT FOLIO, Philadelphia, a lot of eight issues from vol. one dating from May 2 thru June 20, 1801 * Lot of (8) early 19th century originals Edited by Joseph Dennie under the pseudonym "Oliver Oldschool" and Asbury Dickins, it espoused republican values and was the first important political & literary journal in the United States. This lot of eight issues has a wide variety of content but an emphasis on literary items. The ftpg. of each issue has one of the series of "Journal of a Tour Through Selesia" written by John Quincy Adams. All issues are in nice condition with scattered foxing throughout. A few minor margin tears as well. Each issue has 8 pgs. & measures 10 1/... See More

Starting Price: $39.00

eBay Fixed Price Item # 390223101264 Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: EVENING EXPRESS, Los Angeles, California, April 14, 1873 * Defining event of the Modoc War * Lava Beds War * Captain Jack fame Not only an early date for a newspaper from this city, but it also has a nice report of an event which happened in California, with the top of page 2 having heads: "The Tragedy in the Lava Bed" "The Indian Character In Its True Light" "General Canby Assassinated by Captain Jack" "Latest Particulars of the Treachery" "Other Treacherous Acts by the Savages" "General Sherman Orders Severe Measures Against Them". The text on this report, and related events of the Modoc Indian War, take a full column (see for portions). Four pages, never bound nor trimmed (de... See More

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eBay Fixed Price Item # 370414852952 Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 8, 1861 * Tennessee & Arkansas * Secession from the Union * Pre Civil War tensions build Among the many first column heads on the ftpg. are: "THE WAR" "Opening of the Campaign in Virginia" "Advance of Pennsylvania & Ohio Troops in Maryland" "Important From Montgomery" "Virtual Declaration of War Against the United States" "Secession of Tennessee and Arkansas" and more. Eight pages, irregular at the spine margin & a small piece from a bottom corner, otherwise nice.

Starting Price: $34.00

eBay Fixed Price Item # 390223100773 Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE, Pennsylvania, July 27, 1925 * William Jennings Bryan death (1st report) * Scopes Monkey trial fame The front page features a three column head: * W.J. BRYAN FOUND DEAD IN BED AT HOME OF HOST AT DAYTON plus several subheads (see). This was within a week of his Scopes "monkey trial" case regarding teaching of evolution, which drew national attention. The ftpg. also has a photo of him captioned: "Bryan At Evolution Trial" (see). The article continues to page 12 where there is considerable text on him. Complete in 16 pages, light browning, otherwise good.

Starting Price: $57.00

eBay Fixed Price Item # 370414851899 * Original Jack the Ripper reports * Whitechapel murders * Lot of 3 issues THE EVENING WISCONSIN, Milwaukee, three issues dated October 2, 9, and Nov. 9, 1888, each having a front page article relating to the "Jack The Ripper" case which was terrorizing London at the time and was getting international attention. The heads include: "London's Great Terror---The Body of Another of 'Leather Apron's' Victims Found", "A Real Mr. Hyde" regarding thoughts of finding the perpetrator of the crimes; and "Murdered & Mutilated--Another Woman Slain & Hacked in Pieces by 'Leather Apron' " (see). Each issue is complete, has old institutional strengthening at the top & bottom, some edge tears, and have some fragility so they must be handled carefully.

Starting Price: $58.00

eBay Fixed Price Item # 370414851181 Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE WEEKLY RICHMOND ENQUIRER, Virginia, Aug. 24, 1859 * Future capital of the Confederacy * Rare Pre Civil War title Among the more difficult newspapers to find are those from the antebellum South. This is one. In less than two years this date Virginia and many other Southern states would secede from the Union and the Civil War would begin. Page 3 has a nice article taking over one-quarter of a column: "Emancipation of The African Race" which begins: "There is no blinking the truth. Years of bitter experience--years of hope deferred, of self-devotion unrequited, of poverty, of humiliation...have convinced us of the truth...The freed West India negro slave will not till the soi... See More

Starting Price: $33.00

eBay Fixed Price Item # 390223099788 Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, August 1, 1863 * Battle of Gettysburg - Civil War * Vicksburg MS Mississippi * New York City draft riots Both the front page and the double page centerfold are taken up with prints of the rioting in New York (see ). Also in this issue are prints captioned: "...Long Branch, N.J." "Siege of Vicksburg..." "Major Gen. John A. Logan" "The Mississippi River..." showing a paddle wheeler; "Invasion of Maryland...crossing the Antietam in Pursuit of Lee" "Invasion of Pennsylvania--Battle of Gettysburg..." "Lee Retreating Across the Potomac to Virginia Above Williamsport" and "Invasion of Maryland..." (see). Sixteen pages, nice condition.

Starting Price: $75.00

eBay Fixed Price Item # 390222878584 Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, May 21, 1927. * Charles Lindbergh's historic Transatlantic flight * Spirit of St. Louis This 10 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: * LINDBERGH IS REPORTED OVER CHANNEL with subheads and pictorial. (see) Historic report when he was still in the air over Europe but had not landed yet. Other news of the day. Light browning, minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.

Starting Price: $125.00

eBay Fixed Price Item # 390222869452 Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 21, 1863 * Battle of Fort Fisher * Wilmington NC * General Sherman Among the ftpg. one column heads are: "Sherman's New Campaign" "His Veteran Columns Again in Motion" "The Victory at Pocotaligo" "The Left Wing Marching on from Savannah" "The Rebels Preparing to Evacuate Charleston" "FROM RICHMOND" "Proceedings of the Rebel Congress" "More Mutiny in the Rebel House" "From Wilmington" "Fort Caswell Blown Up" and more. Eight pages, nice condition.

Starting Price: $29.00

eBay Fixed Price Item # 370414506448 Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, September 28, 1931 * Babe Ruth & Lou Gehrig in the same headline * New York Yankees The sports page inside (page 22) has a banner headline across the top reading: "Gehrig's 46th Ties Ruth as Yanks Win; Robins Beat Giants in Season's Final" plus the first column has various heads including: "Yankees Win Final; Gehrig Ties Ruth" with other subheads (see). Nice to have an issue with both Lou Gehrig and Babe Ruth mentioned in the headlines. Other news of the day throughout. Complete in 40 pages, rag edition in great condition.

Starting Price: $76.00

eBay Fixed Price Item # 390222842421 Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, September 12, 1931 * 1931 Belize hurricane This 22 page newspaper has a very nice banner headline on the front page: * STORM, TIDAL WAVE KILL 400 with subheads, photo and map. (see) Other news of the day. Light browning, otherwise good. wikipedia notes: The 1931 Belize hurricane was a devastating Category 3 hurricane that hit Belize City on September 10, 1931, killing an estimated 2,500 people. Although not nearly as strong as Hurricane Hattie of 1961, it remains the deadliest hurricane, and natural disaster, in Belize's history. As well as the damage it did to the capital, it devastated the entire northern coast of the country. Storm ... See More

Starting Price: $28.00

eBay Fixed Price Item # 370414456923 Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, July 5, 1957 * Actress Judy Tyler car crash death * Elvis Presley co-star This 30 page newspaper has a one column photo near the bottom of the front page with caption: * Actress Killed with brief text. (see) Tells of the death of Hollywood actress Judy Tyler. She was made famous for co-starring with Elvis Presley in the famous movie "Jailhouse Rock". Other news of the day throughout. Minor spine wear, otherwise in nice condition. wikipedia notes: Offered an opportunity in Hollywood, Tyler appeared in the film Bop Girl Goes Calypso then starred opposite Elvis Presley in Jailhouse Rock (1957). After completing filming of the Presl... See More

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eBay Fixed Price Item # 390222814164 Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: NEWPORT DAILY NEWS, Rhode Island, June 21, 1922 * Babe Ruth suspended once again * Ban Johnson This 10 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: * RUTH SUSPENDED THREE DAYS AGAIN * Removed by Johnson for Altercation in Monday's Game and more. (see) Nice to have on the front page as most such reports are located in the sport's section only. Tells of Babe Ruth being suspended for arguing with umpire. Ban Johnson warns Ruth to behave or be suspended for the whole Summer. Other news of the day. Light browning, otherwise good.

Starting Price: $37.00

eBay Fixed Price Item # 390222812778 Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: NEWPORT DAILY NEWS, Rhode Island, May 27, 1922 * Babe Ruth * Fight with umpire & fan * Suspension from baseball lifted This 10 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: * "BABE" RUTH BACK IN GAME AGAIN * Deposed from Position of Captain of the Yankees * President Ban Johnson Also Fines Him $200 Nice to have on the front page as most reports are located in the sport's section. Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition. wikipedia notes: Despite his suspension, Ruth started his 1922 season on May 20 as the Yankees' new on-field captain. But five days later, he was ejected from a game for throwing di... See More

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eBay Fixed Price Item # 370414444511 Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE EVENING TIMES, Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, May 8, 1945. * Nazis Surrender * World War II original * War in Europe comes to an end This 12 page newspaper has a seven column headline on the front page: * TRUMAN PROCLAIMS V-E DAY; CEASE FIRE ORDER SOUNDED with subheads and related illustration. (see) Other news of the day. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise in good condition.

Starting Price: $42.00

eBay Fixed Price Item # 390222810433 Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE PATRIOT, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, March 5, 1929 * President Herbert Hoover inauguration (1st report) * Photos This 32 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: * HOOVER TAKES OATH AS PRESIDENT; CALLS ON PEOPLE TO HEED LAW; RAIN FAILS TO MAR CEREMONY with subheads and related photos. (See) Tells of the inauguration of President Herbert Hoover. Other news of the day. Never bound, minor margin wear, otherwise in very n ice condition. wikipedia notes: Herbert Clark Hoover (August 10, 1874 – October 20, 1964) was the 31st President of the United States (1929–1933). Hoover was a professional mining engineer and author. As the United St... See More

Starting Price: $42.00

eBay Fixed Price Item # 390222805149 Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 18, 1920 * Ray Chapman skull fractured death * Cleveland Indians * Only MLB baseball fatality This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 15 that include: * RAY CHAPMAN DIES; MAYS EXONERATED * Hundreds Weep At Bier * Midnight Operation Fails and more. (see) Chapman is the 1st and only baseball player to be killed as a result of a major league baseball game. Nice to have in this famous NYC title. Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with some spine wear, otherwise good. source: wikipedia: Raymond Johnson Chapman (January 15, 1891 – August 17, 1920) was an American baseball player, spending his entire c... See More

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eBay Fixed Price Item # 390222802482 Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 31, 1946 * V-2 rocket - missile launch * White Sands New Mexico NM * 1 mile altitude reached for 1st time This 48 page newspaper has small one column headlines near the bottom of page 6: * V-2 REACHES 104 MILES * Army Reports Altitude Mark Set by German Rocket Tells of the very 1st rocket to reach a altitude of a mile or more for the first time. A small inside page report, but a 1st report. It is what it is. Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition in great condition. wikipedia notes: White Sands Missile Range (WSMR) is a rocket range of almost 3,200 square miles (8,300 km2) in area, the largest military installation in the United Stat... See More

Starting Price: $38.00

eBay Fixed Price Item # 370414178524 Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, New York City, November 14, 1861 * Beaufort South Carolina * Piketon Kentucky * Rebel slaves This 8 page issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following PAGE 5 Map: * MAP OF BEAUFORT, S.C., AND THE SURROUNDING REGION Headlines in this issue includes: * THE WAR FOR THE UNION * Emancipation Of The Rebels' Slaves * The Battle Of Piketon * THE GREAT EXPEDITION * Setting Sail From Fortress Monroe * The Fleet In A Terrible Gale * Four Hours Of Bombardment * Proclamation of General Sherman to the People and much more. This issue has some foxing with little ma... See More

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eBay Fixed Price Item # 370414177121 Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, January 25, 1957 * Russian spies arrested - Soviet Union * Jack Soble and more * United States FBI This 10 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: * FBI Arrests Three Today In A Crackdown On Alleged Spy Ring with subhead. (see) Other news of the day. Minor wear along the spine, otherwise good. wikipedia notes: Jack Soble was a Jewish Lithuanian born under the name was Sobolevicius. In the 1920s, he and his brother penetrated Leon Trotsky's entourage for Soviet intelligence. Soble and his wife Myra Soble, were arrested in the United States in 1957 as part of an espionage ring known as the "Mocase.", bas... See More

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eBay Fixed Price Item # 390222581037 Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, January 25, 1957 * New Haven CT Connecticut * Garment factory fire disaster This 36 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: * 10 REPORTED KILLED IN NEW HAVEN FIRE with subheads that include: "Panic-Stricken Women Trapped On Fore Escape" and more with photo. (see) Tells of the four-story loft fire in New Haven, Connecticut. Other news of the day. Good condition.

Starting Price: $32.00

eBay Fixed Price Item # 390222565195 Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, November 1, 1952 * Hillsboro KY Kentucky * Nursing home fire disaster This 20 page newspaper has a small one column headline on the front page: * Nursing Home Fire Kills 18 Tells of the nursing home fire disaster at Hillsboro, Kentucky. Other news of the day. Light browning, otherwise good.

Starting Price: $32.00

eBay Fixed Price Item # 390222529765 Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 27, 1952 * Huntington WV West Virginia * State mental hospital fire This 64 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: * 14 Women and Children Die in Fire In West Virginia Mental Hospital Report continues on page 24 with related photo. (see) Tells of the Huntington State Hospital fire disaster. Other news of the day throughout. good condition.

Starting Price: $37.00

eBay Fixed Price Item # 370414106862 Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, October 31, 1930 * Babe Ruth adopts two daughters * Dorothy Helen Ruth Pirone & Julia Hodgson * New York Yankees - Major league baseball This 26 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 8 that include: * Ruth Adopts Stepdaughter And Girl Ward of First Wife and more. (see) Tells of baseball idol Babe Ruth adopting two daughters, Julia and Dorothy. Other news of the day. Light browning with little spine wear, otherwise good. wikipedia notes: Babe Ruth had two daughters. Dorothy Ruth was adopted by Babe and Helen. Decades later, she wrote a book, My Dad, the Babe, claiming that she was Ruth's biological child by a girlf... See More

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eBay Fixed Price Item # 390222523830 Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, August 5, 1952 * Waco TX Texas * Greyhound buses disaster This34 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: * 28 DIE AS BUSES COLLIDE IN TEXAS * Headon Crash Turns Two Into Fiery Tray; 24 Hurt with smaller subheads. Tells of the head on crash of two greyhound buses in Waco, Texas. Other news of the day throughout. Light browning, minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.

Starting Price: $32.00

eBay Fixed Price Item # 390222521800 Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 28, 1921 * Rialto Theater fire disaster * New Haven CT Connecticut This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: * NEW HAVEN THEATRE BURNS; FIND 4 DEAD; MAY BE 30 VICTIMS * Blaze Starts on Stage and Sweeps Through Old Structure With Great Rapidity * 80 Burned And Injured and more. (see) Tells of the Rialto Theatre fire disaster in New Haven, Connecticut. Nice to have in this famous NYC title. Other news of the day. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise good.

Starting Price: $29.99

eBay Fixed Price Item # 390222515243 Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: CENTRAL GEORGIAN, Sandersville, Georgia, June 5, 1861 * Confederate title from the Civil War * The Lincoln Administration In our over 30 years in the rare newspaper business this is the very first time we have ever had a newspaper from this small Georgia town, current population less than 7,000. The ftpg. has a bigoted report headed "A Colored Scene on the Road to Washington" (see photos), which is followed by a report headed: "A Big Gun Fight" which includes: "...speculating upon the timing of the opening of the fire upon Fort Pickens, says: 'But commence when it will, I don't think I risk much in saying that in 60 hours after the first gun is fired there will not be a Yankee lef... See More

Starting Price: $395.00

eBay Fixed Price Item # 370414089340 Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, August 25, 1864 * The sacking of V.M.I. by the Yankees * Advance upon Atlanta, Georgia * Rare Confederate title 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" with subheads: "From the Valley - Forrest Attacks Memphis--The Yankee General Washburne Escapes in His Shirt-Tail". Also: "Sacking of the Virginia Military Institute By Hunter's Forces--The Yankee System of Warfare" which has some interesting reading & much detail, taking over a full column. Also: "The Situation At Mobile" and "From the Trans Miss... See More

Starting Price: $295.00

eBay Fixed Price Item # 370414088152 Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, March 24, 1862 * Naval battle at Hampton Roads : Monitor versus the Merrimac Not only is this a nice newspaper from the Confederacy, but it is from the Confederate capital and consequently has much reporting from "The Confederate Congress" on page 3. This issue has a misprinted date of March 22, corrected in pencil (see). There is a great amount of Civil War reporting in this issue. Page 2 includes an editorial which includes in part: "...significant movements in the lines of the Northern army...leave no doubt of the fact that we are on the eve of important military events...The retreat of the Confederate forces from Manassas has not been pur... See More

Starting Price: $400.00

eBay Fixed Price Item # 390222498984 Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, July 26, 1775 * Battle of Bunker Hill * Rare Revolutionary War title * Join, or Die Page 2 has a report from Williamsburg noting: "...that 1300 barrels of gunpowder...are safely landed at Baltimore..and that there is no doubt but America will be well supplied with that commodity so necessary for the preservation of its liberties." And this is followed by a report from Albany noting: "...the General committee for that city have resolved to raise 800 men for the defence of American liberty...for the defence of the important fortresses of Ticonderoga and Crown point." (see). Page 2 also has a lengthy and great article on the exchange of pri... See More

Starting Price: $265.00

eBay Fixed Price Item # 370414065103 Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE FLORIDIAN, Tallahassee, Florida, Feb. 12, 1848 * Very rare title from the deep South * Pre Civil War original 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, three years before the Civil War. The ftpg. has literary & other items including: "Melancholy Affair" "The Gold Room in Windsor Castle" "Necessity of Suffering" "A Curiosity" and other items. Page 2 has content on the closing events of the Mexican War including; "Late & Important From Mexico" (see). Pages 3 & 4 have advertisements including ones headed: "Negro Clothing" & "Sale of Negroes" with details (see). ... See More

Starting Price: $133.00

eBay Fixed Price Item # 390222494421 Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Jan. 13, 1781 * American Revolutionary War * George Washington * Benjamin Franklin The entire ftpg. is taken up with an interesting item from George Washington's past. Prefaced with: "The following journal being but little known...of an officer who has since deservedly obtained the applause of the world for his abilities & patriotism...", and followed by an: "Advertisement" for: "The Journal of Major George Washington, sent by the hon. Robert Dinwiddle, Esq. his Majesty's lieut. gov. & commander in Chief of Virginia, to the commandant of the French forces on Ohio..." from during the French & Indian War. It includes a note signed in type... See More

Starting Price: $480.00

eBay Fixed Price Item # 370414062519 Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: ALLENTOWN LEADER, Pennsylvania, April 3, 1917 * World War I - WWI * America entering * Doughboys This 8 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: * UNCLE SAM PREPARES FOR GREAT WAR with subheads that include: "PRESIDENT DECLARES WAR ALREADY EXISTS" and more. Tells of the United States ready to join allies in World War I against Germany. Usual browning with some margin wear and chipping. Should be handled with care.

Starting Price: $27.00

eBay Fixed Price Item # 370414062326 Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: ALLENTOWN LEADER, Pennsylvania, April 6, 1917 * World War I - WWI * America entering * Doughboys This 16 page newspaper has various headline concerning America entering World War I that include: * UNCLE SAM READY TO SPEND BILLIONS * 373 CONGRESSMEN VOTE FOR WAR MEASURE--50 STAND FOR PEACE Tells of the United States ready to join allies in World War I against Germany. Light browning with little margin wear and chipping, otherwise good. Should be handled with care.

Starting Price: $29.99

eBay Fixed Price Item # 370414062194 Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE PITTSBURG LEADER, Special Extra, Pennsylvania, November 11, 1918 * World war I ends * Germany surrenders This 4 page EXTRA has a fantastic two line banner headline on the front in large, bold lettering: * WAR ENDS; WORLD IS SAVED with the rest of the front page taking up with larger than normal text concerning the end of World War I. (see) Rarely do we offer World War I issues as such compared to the more prevalent World War II era. This issue has some margin problems with a few tears and small pieces missing but causing minimal text loss. Light browning as well. Still a great, dramatic issue for display.

Starting Price: $54.99

eBay Fixed Price Item # 370414062021 Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE MORNING POST & DAILY ADVERTISER, London, May 25, 1791 * Rare 18th century title * re. Captain William Bligh Page 3 has a brief item noting: "Lieutenant Portlock is appointed to command the Assistance brig tender, which is going on discoveries, with the Diligence frigate, Capt. Bligh." (see) This was from not long after the Mutiny on the Bounty. A curious ftpg. ad headed: "Pregnant Ladies" begins: "Whose situation requires a temporary retirement, may be accommodated with apartments to Lye-in, agreeable to their circumstances, their infants put out to nurse & humanely taken care of..." (see). Four pages, very nice condition.

Starting Price: $36.00

eBay Fixed Price Item # 370414061892 Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 29, 1787 * United States Constitution deliberations * Shays' Rebellion Always nice to have an American newspaper from the summer of 1787 when the Constitutional Convention was in secret meetings and little was know of the historic discussions taking place. Page 2 has an item: "From the eastward we understand that the spirit of Shayism rapidly subsides and that Shays himself is almost destitute of a companion..." with a bit more (see). A note from New York states: "The States of America yet remain in statu quo, no communications having been received from the Federal Convention to clear away the tenebrous clouds which have so long been p... See More

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eBay Fixed Price Item # 390222488741 Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, March 24, 1787 * re. U.S. Constitutional Convention * Shays' Rebellion From the year the Constitution was created. Page 3 has reports which include: "...gave notice of his intention to move for leave to bring in a bill to declare Vermont a free & independent state..." (see). Another item from Rhode Island notes: "...That a motion made in the Assembly for empowering Justices to strengthen warrants from the Executive of this state and another for requesting the Governour to issue his Proclamation for apprehending Shays, etc. were negatived..." and also: "...That they have voted not to send Delegates to the Federal Convention, and that the members... See More

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eBay Fixed Price Item # 390222488220 Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, March 28, 1787 * Constitutional Convention * Rhode Island refuses * Benjamin Franklin The top of the front page has a lengthy item headed: "Quintessence of Villainy!" Or Proceedings of the Legislature of the State of Rhode Island...". Near the beginning of it is: "...Upon the motion whether members should be appointed to represent this state in the Convention proposed to be held in Philadelphia on the second Monday of May, agreeably to the recommendation of Congress--the question was put, and it passed in the negative, by a majority of twenty-three. As it was negatived from a professed regard to the Articles of Confederation, it was proposed ... See More

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eBay Fixed Price Item # 390222487610 Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, July 8, 1786 * re. Commercial Treaty w/ UK * Indians of Georgia Page 2 reports are datelined from Charlestown, Boston, Bennington, New York, Madrid, London, and Charleston, the latter beginning: "No official account has yet been received by the governour of this state from the governour of Georgia relative to the Indian ravages...". Also: "...letters...from England, which state that Mr. Pitt has delivered his ultimatum to Mr. Adams, which is, that when America has fully complied with the terms of the late treaty, by repealing such laws as operate against it, then, and not before, Great Britain will be ready to open a commercial negociation.... See More

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eBay Fixed Price Item # 370414060997 Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 29, 1862 * Rebel Army at Winchester * Emancipation Policy Approved * Oath of Allegiance Among the ftpg. heads are: "From The Seat Of War" 'The Bulk of the Rebel Army Concentrated at Winchester" "Rebel Communication with Richmond Threatened" "Movements of Sigel's Corps" "News From Washington" "Gen. Wadsworth Serenaded" "His Views on the Proper Conduct of the War" 'The President's Emancipation Policy Approved". Also some nice heads on the backpg. including: "Affairs In New Orleans" "Large Number of Citizens Taking the Oath of Allegiance" "Gen. Butler's Free Colored Regiment" and "From The Rebel States" "More About the Campaign on the Potomac" "Laudation ... See More

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eBay Fixed Price Item # 390222486424 Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Aug. 10, 1776 * Death of John Hancock's adoptive mother * Rare Revolutionary War title from the enemy * Shortly after the Declaration of Independence Page 2 has various items on the Revolutionary War including a situation with the American troops in Canada and General Washington pardoning a man sentenced to death (see for details); also a letter with military reports from near Quebec. Also mention that; "...recent deaths in New England are copied from an American paper: Mrs. Hancock, who early in life adopted the present celebrated president of the Congress for her son..." (see). Page 3 has an item: "...received that the people of Maryl... See More

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eBay Fixed Price Item # 370414059500 Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Aug. 7, 1776 * Declaration of Independence (Virginia) * Battle of Three Rivers, Canada * Rare Revolutionary War title Page 2 has a nice account of a battle of Three Rivers, from a "...letter from an officer who was present at the late action under General Carleton in Canada, dated Fort Chamblee, June 21" with much detail. This is followed by a letter from Halifax with more on the war, including: "...following is said to be the conclusion of a letter from Gen. Lee to Gen. Washington at Boston: 'I am now deeply entrenched with 18,000 fine troops before New York..." with more (see). Yet another report begins: "A letter from Virginia to a merch... See More

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eBay Fixed Price Item # 390222485801 * 5 early 19th century lot BOSTON GAZETTE, a five issue lot with dates of March 26, 1810 (Supplement issue only); April 5, Sept. 13, 1810; Nov. 21, 1811; and April 16, 1812. A nice group from just before the War of 1812, each complete in four pages, folio size, some wear at edges, light foxing or damp staining, generally good condition.

Starting Price: $37.00

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