Catalog 290 - released for January, 2020...
Catalog 290 (for January) is now available. This latest offering of authentic newspapers is comprised of over 300 new items, a selection which includes: the trial & execution of Captain Kidd, Cornwallis surrenders at Yorktown, an American almanac with a rare Revolutionary War battle print, a San Francisco newspaper on the San Francisco earthquake, a rare British “newsbook” from 1642 (first we’ve offered), a great account of the Battle of Bunker Hill, and more.The following links are designed to help you explore all available items from this latest edition of our catalog:
-
Catalog 290 (in its entirety)
1500-1799 (full view OR quick-scan/compact view)
1800-1899 (full view OR quick-scan/compact" view)
1900-2015 (full view OR quick-scan/compact" view)
- Combined Catalogs (current, w/ remnants of previous)
- Noteworthy Catalog 290 (priced at $250+)
• Request a PDF of the latest catalog
• Request a hard-copy of the latest catalog (U.S. only)
Catalog 290 - released for January, 2020...
Catalog 290 (for January) is now available. This latest offering of authentic newspapers is comprised of over 300 new items, a selection which includes: the trial & execution of Captain Kidd, Cornwallis surrenders at Yorktown, an American almanac with a rare Revolutionary War battle print, a San Francisco newspaper on the San Francisco earthquake, a rare British “newsbook” from 1642 (first we’ve offered), a great account of the Battle of Bunker Hill, and more.
The following links are designed to help you explore all available items from this latest edition of our catalog:
• Request a PDF of the latest catalog
• Request a hard-copy of the latest catalog (U.S. only)
The following links are designed to help you explore all available items from this latest edition of our catalog:
-
Catalog 290 (in its entirety)
1500-1799 (full view OR quick-scan/compact view)
1800-1899 (full view OR quick-scan/compact" view)
1900-2015 (full view OR quick-scan/compact" view)
- Combined Catalogs (current, w/ remnants of previous)
- Noteworthy Catalog 290 (priced at $250+)
• Request a PDF of the latest catalog
• Request a hard-copy of the latest catalog (U.S. only)
The Chicago Fire, reported in a Chicago newspaper...
Item #661816
October 11, 1871
CHICAGO EVENING MAIL, Oct. 11, 1871 What could be better than a Chicago newspaper covering the Chicago Fire of 1871?
A great issue created under challenging situations as explained on page 2: "To Our Readers & The General Public" "Although not a type or a dollar's worth of the material of the Evening Mail survived the conflagration, arrangements have been made whereby... See More
Early and rare newspaper from Tucson...
Item #667173
October 28, 1871
ARIZONA CITIZEN, Tucson, Pima County, A.T. (Arizona Territory), October 28, 1871
* Very rare title
A very early & rare title from Southern Arizona, published 41 years before Arizona would become a state. Our records indicate this is the earliest date of this title we have offered in memory, the previous earliest dated 1874.
Inside has: "The Apache War" "Colyer's Canad... See More
Chicago in ruins...
Item #662738
November 4, 1871
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 4, 1871 Full ftpg: "Chicago In Ruins--Laying The Cornerstone of the First Building After the Fire" plus 3 other fullpgs. of fire scenes and a dramatic doublepage centerfold on the "Ruin & Desolation Of Chicago" (small binding holes here).
A great issue on the Chicago fire.Also a dramatic fullpg: "A Prison Van Discharging At Th... See More
A Long Island whaling town...
Item #649288
SAG HARBOR EXPRESS, Long Island, New York, 1870-1874 A nice lot of five issues from this once-famous whaling town on Long Island, now more famous as a playground for the rich & famous who frequent the neighboring Hamptons. One from each year, never bound nor trimmed, scattered foxing, generally nice condition. We sell individually for $28+ each. You get 5 for less than half price.... See More
This item is not eligible for free shipping.
Early Taxidermy In 1875...
Item #667170
March 13, 1875
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 13, 1875. This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: EARLY TAXIDERMY - ANIMAL TRAP - SAFETY GOVERNOR - STEAM TRAP & Much More. These illustrations also have text that goes along with them. Very interesting advertisements as well, back in the day when many of the ... See More
Execution of noted outlaw Tiburcio Vasquez...
Item #666831
March 20, 1875
ST. LOUIS DAILY GLOBE, March 20, 1875
* Tiburcio Vasquez execution death (1st report)
* Los Angeles, California outlaw bandit
A great issue as the first column of the front page is mostly taken up with: "TIBURCIO VASQUEZ" "The Noted California Bandit Executed at San Jose" "His Splendid Nerve Maintained Him to the Last" "History of His Life and Blood... See More
Professor Reuss invented the telephone?
Item #667169
March 4, 1876
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 4, 1876 The ftpg. shows: "An Australian Man-Of-War" with a related article. Inside print: "Professor Reuss' Telephone" with article; "the Invention of the Telephone" , a crane mounted on a railroad car, and various other articles with prints.
Sixteen pages, good condition.
Battle of Rosebud Creek: prelude to Little Big Horn...
Item #662747
June 24, 1876
NEW YORK HERALD, June 24, 1876 Page 5 has a very nice and detailed report on the Battle of Rosebud Creek which occurred on June 17, just 8 days prior to the fateful battle of Little Big Horn.
Headings that include: "THE INDIAN WAR" "Big Fight With the Sioux on the Rosebud Creek" "Almost A Savage Victory" "Graphic Details of the March, the Encounter and the... See More
Jesse James & Younger brothers gang... Sitting Bull...
Item #667182
July 10, 1876
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 10, 1876
* Jesse James Gang... Younger Brothers
* Otterville, Missouri Train robbery
The front page has: "The Missouri Railroad Robbers" with subheads: "Bodies of Men in Pursuit of the Outlaws--Their Capture Hourly Expected--The Adams Express Company's Loss" with some details, and closing with: "...There is reason to believe that t... See More
More on the Custer Massacre, plus Sitting Bull's autobiography...
Item #662741
July 12, 1876
NEW YORK HERALD, July 12, 1876 Almost the entirety of pg. 3 is taken up with events concerning the Custer Massacre, with first column heads including: "CROOK AND CUSTER" "Reported Disaster to General Crook Not Confirmed" "The American Press On The Gallant Dead" "North & South Mourn the Loss of the Dashing Cavalrymen" "The Adjutant of the Seven... See More
Terrific follow-up issue to the Custer massacre...
Item #662740
July 30, 1876
THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 30, 1876 Page 3 has: "A THRILLING TALE" "Romance of the Battle of the Little Big Horn" "De Rudio's Perilous Adventures" "Graphic Details from the Pen of the Lieutenant" "The Warrior in Tom Custer's Buckskin Suit" "Thirty-six Hours of Awful Suspense" and more.
Although more than a month after ... See More
A year of outlawry... The Younger brothers...
Item #649388
May 13, 1878
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, May 13, 1878 The top of the ftpg. has column heads: "A BOY'S BLUFF" "The Veritable Bandit of the Wabash Bagged' "His Desperate Struggle With Five of His Pursuers" "Deputy Sheriff Cleary Again Shot by the Desperado" "Exiting Adventures During a Year of Outlawry" "The Youngers Preparing to Bid Adieu to Stillwat... See More
Hanging of one of the Mollie Maguires...
Item #649359
June 12, 1878
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, June 12, 1878 The top of the ftpg. has column heads: "SLOWLY STRANGLED" "The Fate of a Red-Handed Mollie Maguire" "Buck Donnelly's Plunge Through the Death Trap" "The Crime Which Brought Hi to a Rope's End". A detailed report concerns the hanging of one of the Mollie Maguires (see the web). The article take... See More
Edwin Booth, brother of John Wilkes Booth...
Item #662688
April 26, 1879
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, April 26, 1879 Page 2 has a nearly full column article headed: "THE TRAGEDIAN TALKS" "Mr. Edwin Booth Interview His Assailant" "Subsequently Submitting to the Reportorial Pump" "Mark Gray Undoubtedly a Monomaniac" "His Endeavors to Mystify Newspaper Men".
The famous actor Edwin Booth was the brother of John Wilkes B... See More
Collection of stamp collecting magazines...
Item #649311
STAMP COLLECTING MAGAZINES: Lot of ten different titles from the 1880's & 1890's, all in nice condition, at least 4 pages each, most measuring about 4 by 7 inches.
This item is not eligible for free shipping.
A science enthusiast's dream collection...
Item #649312
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York A lot of 25 issues dating from 1881 thru 1906. Many photos and illustrations of the latest inventions and scientific improvements and gimmicks of the era. All are complete issues in nice condition.
This item is not eligible for free shipping.
Very graphic issue on President Garfield's assassination...
Item #662836
July 16, 1881
THE ILLUSTRATED POLICE NEWS, Boston, July 16, 1881 A banner across the masthead announces: "THE PRESIDENT ASSASSINATED" with 3 ftpg. prints on Garfield's assassination. Pg. 2 column heads: "ASSASSINATION" "President Garfield The Victim" "Two Bullets Lodged in His Body by a Disappointed Office-Seeker" and more.
Also most of a pg. taken up with a dr... See More
Death of Garfield... Arthur takes oath...
Item #662735
October 8, 1881
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Oct. 8, 1881 Full front page: "The Death of President Garfield--Judge Brady Administering The Presidential Oath To Vice-President Arthur." Inside page has 3 illustrations about Garfield's death: "Embalming The Body Of The Deceased" & one of the funeral train near Princeton, N.J., & a report: "Death Of President Garfield... See More
Item from Sojourner Truth...
Item #649308
March 11, 1882
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 11, 1882
* Sojourner Truth
* Black Woman
* Woman's Activist
Perhaps the most interesting item in this issue 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 he... See More
The death of Jesse James...
Item #667181
April 4, 1882
FITCHBURG DAILY SENTINEL, Massachusetts, April 4, 1882
* Jesse James assassination
* Robert & Charles Ford
* St. Joseph, Missouri
Page two contains a significant report of the shooting of noted outlaw Jesse James by two former James Gang members, Charles and Robert Ford. The report is headed: "Jesse James Killed" and reads in part: "...from St. Joseph says: &... See More
John L. Sullivan... Crime prints...
Item #662830
November 11, 1882
NATIONAL POLICE GAZETTE, New York, Nov. 11, 1882 Much of the news & prints deal with crime, often sensationalized. But sports as well.
A feature portrait is of: "John L. Sullivan, The Champion Pugilist of the World" with a related article. Also a print of: "John G. Valentine, the Famous Expert Base Ball Pitcher and General Player." with text.
Among the crime prints:... See More
The trial of Frank James...
Item #648213
September 5, 1883
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Sept. 5, 1883 Page 4 has nearly a full column of text headed: "Battling For The Bandit" "Mr. Phillips' Appeal to the Jury on Behalf of Frank James" "Why He Appears as Counsel for Defendant--Mr. Glover's Address--The Arguments to Close Today". This was the noted trial of the outlaw Frank James, brother to Jesse James.
Ten pages,... See More
Steelplate engraving of John C. Fremont...
Item #662808
January 1, 1885
HISTORY OF THE WAR FOR THE UNION..., a series of pamphlets done in the latter years of the 19th century. Not our normal fare, however this issue still has the nice steel plate engraving of: "J.C. Fremont".
All of the text recounts events from the Civil War. Complete in 48 pages plus a decorative wrapper, masking tape at the spine, nice condition.
Great illustrated ad for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, and his competitor's...
Item #649547
May 4, 1885
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, May 4, 1885 Page 5 has a nice, illustrated ad for: "Buffalo Bill's Wild West" show which includes a likeness of Buffalo Bill Cody. Interesting that the ad is headed: "Imitation Is The Sincerest Flattery" as the top of the front page has an ad for a competitor: "Life On The Plains, And the Only Original Wild West Exhibition" which is... See More
The Sioux Indians at Standing Rock Agency, Dakota Territory...
Item #662696
January 22, 1887
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Jan. 22, 1887 The full front page shows: "A Curious Indian Ceremony at Standing Rock Agency--the Sioux Chief 'Fire Cloud' Dedicating the Sacred Standing Rock to Peace & Plenty." The centerfold shows: "The Question of National Defenses--Condition of the United States Navy" with 2 scenes. Also: "The Strike of the Coal-Han... See More
Early Arizona newspaper...
Item #662690
July 13, 1887
PRESCOTT MORNING COURIER, Arizona (Territory), July 13, 1887 From 25 years before Arizona would become a state. The front page includes: "The News" "Idaho's Disastrous Dam Break" "Some Apache Talk" "A 20 Mile Prairie Fire" and more. The back page has 17 illustrated cattle brand ads.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, new agent's stamp in the... See More
The horrors of the Johnstown flood...
Item #667177
June 4, 1889
MEMPHIS APPEAL, Tennessee, June 4, 1889
* The great Johnstown flood of 1889
* South Fork Dam collapse
Most of the front page it taken up with reports on the historic Johnstown [Pa.] Flood with first column heads including: "NO END TO IT" "The Story of Johnstown Not Half Told" "The Mind of Man Cannot Conceive the Horrors of It" "The Press Acknow... See More
Prints of Nellie Bly upon completing her around the world trip...
Item #662835
February 8, 1890
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Feb. 8, 1890 Although there are many prints within this issue, arguably the most interesting is the half page print captioned: "Around The World In Seventy-Two Days and Six Hours--Reception of Nellie Bly at Jersey City on the Completion of Her Journey" which has two prints of her, one in an inset showing her being presented a golden globe. ... See More
Sitting Bull, Commodore Porter...
Item #662737
December 13, 1890
THE ILLUSTRATED AMERICAN, New York & Chicago, Dec. 13, 1890 The full ftpg. is a photo of: "David D. Porter, Admiral of the U.S. Navy". Inside has 8 photos of ships including "An Old Submarine Torpedo-Boat" & an article on David Porter. Also an article: "Where We Build Our War Vessels, New York Navy Yard".
There is a lengthy article on American Indians: ... See More
Early newspaper for the African-American market...
Item #664073
February 7, 1891
THE CLEVELAND GAZETTE, Ohio, Feb. 7, 1891 A rare & rather early newspaper for the African-American citizens of the Cleveland area. Page 2 notes: "The Cleveland Gazette is the oldest, & has the largest bona fide circulation of any newspaper in the interest of the Colored People, published in the state of Ohio...".
Not surprisingly most of the content is focused on African-America... See More
From southwest New Mexico (Hidalgo County)...
Item #667188
January 20, 1893
WESTERN LIBERAL, Lordsburg, New Mexico, Jan. 20, 1893
* Very rare title
* Hidalgo County
This would seem to be our last issue of this scarce title. Lordsburg was founded in 1880 along the Southern Pacific Railroad in southwest New Mexico, close to the Arizona border. Today the population is less than 3500. Nineteenth century issues are held by only one institution in the United States... See More
Much on the Lizzie Borden murder trial: in a Boston newspaper...
Item #662948
June 8, 1893
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, June 8, 1893 Beginning on the front page & concluding on page 2 is lengthy (over 2 columns) & detailed reporting on the notable Lizzie Borden murder trial, with column heads: "DR. BOWEN'S DENIAL" "Never Said Mrs. Borden Died of Fright" "Gave Lizzie Morphine Repeatedly" "The Drug Liable to Produce Hallucinations" &... See More
Color print of Louis Pasteur, from Paris...
Item #662809
October 13, 1895
LE PETIT JOURNAL SUPPLEMENT, Paris, Oct. 13, 1895 Although we seldom offer French papers from the 19th century, this is a special one. This "Supplement" issue has a full front page color print of: "Louis Pasteur" the famous French scientist who was died in France about 2 weeks previous.
Eight pages and in very nice condition. A great display item.
Rare issue from El Paso, Texas...
Item #662742
EL PASO INTERNATIONAL TIMES, El Paso, Texas, July 14, 1896 Filled with various news of the day. Page 3 has a nice illustrated baseball advertisement.Four pages, printed on uncommonly thick-stock newsprint, good condition.
Country's leading women's suffrage publication...
Item #662944
October 20, 1900
THE WOMAN'S TRIBUNE, Washington, D.C., Oct. 20, 1900 Their motto in the masthead: "Equality Before The Law". This was the country's leading women's suffrage publication having begun in Beatrice, Nebraska, before moving to Washington, D.C. Published by Clara Bewick Colby, a women's rights activist & suffragist leader, she was a war correspondent during the Spanish-Amer... See More
Death of suffragist Elizabeth Cady Stanton...
Item #662705
October 27, 1902
THE EVENING NEWS, Detroit, Oct. 27, 1902 The top of page 2 has an illustration of: "Elizabeth Cady Stanton" which is headed: "Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Woman Suffragist Leader Is Dead" with a related article.
Eight pages, loose at the spine with some chipping at margins.
Best San Francisco earthquake issue to be had...
Item #662708
April 19, 1906
THE CALL-CHRONICLE-EXAMINER, San Francisco, California, April 19, 1906 This newspaper is destined to be--if not already--one of the premiere issues of the early 20th century.
See the photos for the great headlines and reports found on the front page.
Due to the destruction of the presses in San Francisco, these three separate & competing newspapers combined under one masthead for this ... See More
1910 cut-outs for dolls...
A finely dressed young lady... Kellogg's Corn Flakes......
Item #666948
September 1, 1910
THE LADIES' HOME JOURNAL, Philadelphia, September 1, 1910 The cover has a decorative, displayable, color cover of a young woman dressed for an outing by Harrison Fisher. It would look great framed. The back cover has a wonderful full page ad for Kellogg's Corn Flakes. The inside has period color cut-outs for dolls. Other prints are found throughout.
The issue measures approx. 11&quo... See More
Color print of a young woman... Turn-of-the-century hats...
Item #666945
October 15, 1910
THE LADIES' HOME JOURNAL, Philadelphia, October 15, 1910 The cover has a decorative, displayable, color cover of a young woman by Henry Hutt. It would look great framed. For those who appreciate turn-of-the-century fashion, located within are 4 pages of vignettes showing various woman's hats of the era. Additional color and B&W prints.
The issue measures approx. 11" by 16&q... See More
Color cover showing birds by C. Coles Phillips... "The Cooking Lesson" by W. V. Cahill...
Item #666949
April 1, 1911
THE LADIES' HOME JOURNAL, Philadelphia, April 1, 1911 The cover has a decorative, displayable, color cover of birds in flight from a painting by C. Coles Phillips. It would look great framed. The inside of the cover has a full page ad sponsored by the Cream of Wheat Co., "THE COOKING LESSON", from a painting by W. V. Cahill. Also found within is page of color doll cut-outs (not... See More
Displayable color print of a young girl...
Item #666944
January 1, 1912
THE LADIES' HOME JOURNAL, Philadelphia, January, 1912 The cover has a decorative, displayable, color cover of a young girl. It would look great framed. Additional color and B&W prints are found within. See images for details. For those who appreciate turn-of-the-century advertising, the full page Gold Medal flour ad is particularly nice. An interesting article for a Girl's Club s... See More
A young Winston Churchill...
Item #662831
July 27, 1912
THE GRAPHIC, London, July 27, 1912 This is the front leaf only but it is taken up with a nice illustration of a young Winston Churchill, captioned: "Mr. Churchill Explaining British Naval Policy in the House of Commons." with a bit of text. Displayable as such.
The front leaf only, very nice condition.
Horse racing magazine from Lexington, Kentucky...
Item #646999
THE THOROUGHBRED RECORD, Lexington, Kentucky, 1913 As the title would suggest this magazine is focused on horse racing, and the masthead notes: "A Weekly Thoroughbred Journal Published by the Thoroughbred Record Company".The ftpg. has a horse racing-related photo with a great wealth of text inside on the horse racing. Many horse racing advertisements as well.
Complete in 1... See More
How cartoons are made...
Item #667184
October 14, 1916
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Oct. 14, 1916 The entire front page is taken up with an illustration captioned: "Animated Cartoons In the Making: Filming the Successive Drawings." showing a man doing just that. An inside page is entirely devoted to: "Animated Cartoons in the Making--How 16,000 Drawings are Prepared & Photographed in Producing 1000 Feet of Motion Picture Fil... See More
Front page World War I reports...
Item #662759
April 2, 1918
THE WILMINGTON MORNING STAR, North Carolina, April 2, 1918 Among the ftpg. reports from World War I are: "German Drive Brought Almost To Halt But Severe Fighting Is Taking Place Near Moreuil" "Casualties of the Germans Total 275,000 to 300,000" "Americans Going To Front Still Jam The Roads" "French Annihilate One German Battalion That Manages to Cross Oise&... See More
Front page World War I reports...
Item #662757
April 16, 1918
THE WILMINGTON MORNING STAR, North Carolina, April 16, 1918 Among the ftpg. reports from World War I are: "Between Lens & Ypres The Germans Have Found Haig's Defense Lines Solid As Rock" "Americans, Outnumbered Two to One, Completely Repulsed German Attack" "German Wave Is Nearing Its Crest" and more.
Eight pages, small mailing label at the masthead, a ... See More
Great headline on the St. Valentine's Day Massacre...
Item #657908
February 14, 1929
YOUNGSTOWN VINDICATOR, Ohio, February 14, 1929 The front page features a great banner headline reporting the historic St. Valentine's Day Massacre: "GANGSTERS LINE UP AND MURDER SEVEN MEN".
Subheads include: "Whole Gang Wiped Out In Beer Headquarters" "Rivals Herd Victims Into Back Room, Line Them Up, Riddle Them with Bullets" "Murderers Pose As Office... See More
Death of President William Taft... Babe Ruth accept contract...
Item #662787
March 9, 1930
THE DETROIT NEWS, March 9, 1930 The front page of the sport's section (inside) has a three column heading: "Ruth Signs for $80,000" with subheads.
The front page has a banner headline on the death of President William Taft: "EX-PRESIDENT TAFT DEAD" with subheads and photo of Taft.
The complete issue with 100+ pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on hig... See More
Death of President William Taft... Babe Ruth accept contract...
Item #663921
March 10, 1930
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, March 10, 1930 The front page has a one column heading: "Ruth Puts His Name On The Dotted Line" which begins: "Babe Ruth today signed a contract to play with the N.Y. Yankees for two more years at an annual stipend of $80,000..." with more.
The front page has 3 3 column headline on the death of President William Taft: "NATION MO... See More
Huge headline announcing the death of President Coolidge...
Item #666087
January 5, 1933
LOS ANGELES HERALD EXPRESS--EXTRA, Jan. 5, 1933 Although this is the front leaf only, that's all that is needed for this great display item. Features is a screaming headline: "CALVIN COOLIDGE DIES" in huge letters, with a large photo of him, headed: "Dies In Sleep". Various subheads as well.
Just the front leaf only. Nice condition.
If you are searching for a newspaper from a specific date, please note that we have a vast selection available for purchase by using the date picker on our
gifts and birthday newspapers page.
History's Newsstand Blog
- January through the years via the lens of Rare & Early Newspapers…
- Snapshot 1954… Ellis Island… The final chapter…
- Announcing: Catalog #290 (for January, 2020) is now available…
- I’m New Here: Week Forty-Three…
Timothy Hughes Rare & Early Newspapers
P.O. Box 3636
Williamsport, PA 17701
Phone: 1-570-326-1045
Fax: 1-570-326-7606
E-mail: info@rarenewspapers.com
Hours
Monday through Friday, 7:30 - 4 (ET)
Full Contact Information
P.O. Box 3636
Williamsport, PA 17701
Phone: 1-570-326-1045
Fax: 1-570-326-7606
E-mail: info@rarenewspapers.com
Hours
Monday through Friday, 7:30 - 4 (ET)
Full Contact Information
