The Modoc Indian War...
Item #598463
January 21, 1873
ROCHESTER DEMOCRAT & CHRONICLE, New York, Jan. 21, 1873 The top of the first column has a nice stack of headlines, many concerning the Modoc Indian War, including: "DESPERATE BATTLE" "With the Modoc Indians" "Ten Hours of Conflict with a Concealed Foe" "Defeat of the Troops" "Outnumbered, Five to One" plus heads on other events of the day... See More
From a small mining town (Jackson) in Northern California...
Item #598220
April 22, 1871
AMADOR DISPATCH, Jackson, California, April 22, 1871
* Rare "Old West" title
* Home of was the deepest gold mine in North America (as of the end of WWII)
This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to 1900, here is an opportunity to get a issue from the old West back when co... See More
1872 Old West Newspaper From Red Bluff, California...
Item #598215
June 7, 1879
THE SENTINEL, Red Bluff, California, June 7, 1879
* Rare Old west title
This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to 1900, here is an opportunity to get a issue from the old West back when cowboys, Indians, saloons, gold miners & gunfights were often seen on a regular basis. Very early ... See More
Immorality in San Antonio, Texas...
Item #597888
January 4, 1890
DESERET EVENING NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, Jan. 4, 1890 From six years before Utah would become a state. Inside has: "The Idaho Test Oath Case" which takes most of the page. Also: "And What Next? "Immorality Sanctioned by City Ordinance at San Antonio, Texas" "One Woman Sues Another for Having Alienated Her Husband's Affections" and other ite... See More
Death of financier Jay Gould...
Item #597498
December 6, 1892
DESERET SEMI-WEEKLY NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah, Dec. 6, 1892 The top of the last column on the front page note: "JAY GOULD DEAD" "That is the Startling Announcement Today" "Her Dies of Consumption" "What Was Known of the Patient's Condition Last Night" and a bit more (see). The report takes two-thirds of the column.
Ukiah, California...
Item #597490
February 25, 1881
UKIAH CITY PRESS, Mendocino County, California, Feb. 25, 1881
* Rare Old West title
From Northern California & the largest city in Mendocino County. Various news of the day both local & national, with a wealth of local advertising as well.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, nice condition.
When Montana was still a Territory...
Item #597449
August 11, 1880
THE HELENA INDEPENDENT, Montana Territory, Aug. 11, 1880
* Rare Old West title
From nine years before Montana would join the Union. Various news of the day both local & national & a great wealth of ads, many of which are illustrated.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, news agent's stamp in the masthead, very nice condition.
From Utah before statehood....
Item #597185
January 11, 1890
DESERET EVENING NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, Jan. 11, 1890 From 6 years before Utah would become a state. Various news of the day & a great wealth of ads, many of which are illustrated.
Four pages, some browning at folds, some archival mends at the margins of folds, generally nice condition.
Idaho to soon join the Union...
Item #597057
January 15, 1890
DESERET EVENING NEWS, Utah Territory, Jan. 15, 1890 The front page has "Idaho's Admission" "The Adjourned Hearing Before the Senate Committee" which discusses the proposal of admitting Idaho to the Union, which happened on July 3 of 1890.
Four pages, large folio size, minor perforation at an upper fold with some foxing here, otherwise good.
Idaho to soon join the Union...
Item #597056
January 15, 1890
DESERET EVENING NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, January 15, 1890
* Mormons title
* Idaho statehood
The front page has "Idaho's Admission" and "The Adjourned Hearing Before the Senate Committee" which discusses the proposal of admitting Idaho to the Union, which happened on July 3 of 1890.
Four pages, large folio size, some wear at folds, generally good.... See More
From the Territory of Utah...
Item #597009
October 24, 1876
DESERET EVENING NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, Oct. 24, 1876 From this "territory" 20 years before Utah would become a state. Inside has: "The Indians--300 Lodges Captured, Disarmed & Dismounted" "The Express Robbery" "Killed by a Train" & much more. A wealth of ads.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, very nice condition.
From California's wine country...
Item #596869
May 21, 1879
INDEPENDENT CALISTOGIAN, Calistoga, Napa County, California, May 21, 1879
* Rare Wild Old West title
A nice newspaper from the heart of the wine country north of the California Bay area. Various news of the day both local & national. Many ads as well.
Four pages, never bound, some tears at margins, news agent's stamp at the top, generally nice condition.... See More
The Jews & the Mormons...
Item #595842
February 4, 1885
THE DESERET NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, Feb. 4, 1885
* Judaica - Jewish
* Mormonism
The front page has various: "Territorial Items". Inside has: "A Significant Movement Among Jews", followed by: "The 'Mormons' Are Not Gone Yet" (see photos).
Sixteen pages, never bound nor trimmed so it folds out to one huge sheet, staining at the ftpg. fold, ... See More
The "other" Black Bart... 1880's outlaw...
Item #595701
September 27, 1889
THE EVENING NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, September 27, 1889
* Reimund Holzhey "Black Bart"
* Stage coach outlaw
The top of the front page has one column headlines: "HOLZHAY ESCAPES", "The Michigan Bandit Again At Large", "He Gets Out of Gogebic Couty Jail" and more with illustration of Holzhay (see photos) . Reimund Holzhey. See ... See More
Details of a train robbery...
Item #595266
December 21, 1889
DESERET EVENING NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, December 21, 1889
* Old West train robbery
The front page has: "Texas Train Robbery" with the detail, including: "...was approached by four men who drew pistols and ordered him to throw up his hands..." with more (see photos).
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, light dirtiness & foxing to the top hal... See More
Brigham Young a prisoner in his own house...
Item #595264
August 28, 1858
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Aug. 28, 1858 Page 3 has: "Mormondom" which reports on a letter from Great Salt Lake City noting: "...There is...considerable stagnation of Mormon intellect. Brigham is literally a prisoner in his own house..." and more on attempts to visit with him (see).
Four pages, great condition.
Latest from the Mormon country...
Item #595258
February 2, 1858
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 2, 1858 Page 3 has: "Latest News From Utah" which is a report from Camp Scott noting: "...all hands engaged making comfortable for the winter...Plenty of good grass and buffalo very fat...Mormons continuing to fortify between army and Salt Lake..." & more (see).
Four pages, great condition.
1879 Carson City, Nevada...
Item #594328
November 7, 1879
THE DAILY NEVADA TRIBUNE, Carson City, Nevada, November 7, 1879
* Rare Old west title
* Mining era
Coin collectors are very familiar with this town for the mint which produced the much desired gold & silver coins which bear the "C.C." mint mark. Situated just east of Lake Tahoe at the western "elbow" of the state, this issue from its heyday during the min... See More
Gunnison Colorado In 1881...
Item #594325
December 29, 1881
GUNNISON REVIEW-PRESS, Gunnison, Colorado, December 29, 1881
* Rare from Colorado
* Volume 1 issue
This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to 1900, here is an opportunity to get a issue from the old West back when cowboys, Indians, saloons, gold miners &am
... See More
* Rare from Colorado
* Volume 1 issue
This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to 1900, here is an opportunity to get a issue from the old West back when cowboys, Indians, saloons, gold miners &am
Ulysses S. Grant is nominated...
Item #593619
June 7, 1872
SALT LAKE DAILY TRIBUNE, Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, June 7, 1872
* Ulysses S. Grant
* Old West title
Page 2 has a report: "Grant Triumphant" concerning his nomination for President of the United States (see photos). A great wealth of ads from Utah 24 years before statehood.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, nice condition.... See More
Interview with Frank James, brother of Jesse James...
Item #592915
October 13, 1882
CLEVELAND WEEKLY HERALD, Ohio, October 13, 1882
* Outlaw Frank James
* Interview with the brother of Jesse James
Two-thirds of a column on page 2 is taken up with: "Frank James" and "The Notorious Outlaw Gives an Outline of His Checkered Career for the Past Few Years" which is very interesting reading (see photos).
Eight pages, nice condition.... See More
The "other" Black Bart... 1880 outlaw...
Item #592884
November 15, 1889
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, November 15, 1889
* Reimund Holzhey "Black Bart"
* Stage coach outlaw
The top of the front page has one column headlines: "A Stage Robber By Fits", "Holzhay Explaining His Crimes In Wisconsin" and more. The article takes about two-thirds of a column with interesting reading. However, this not "the" Black Bart from California, but rat... See More
The death of Jim Bridger...
Item #592602
July 20, 1881
THE WHEELING INTELLIGENCER, Wheeling, West Virginia, July 20, 1881
* Death of Jim Bridger
* Mountain men - trappers
The very bottom of the front page has a brief report headed: "An Old Scout Dead" with a Kansas City dateline, reading: "James Bridger, an old-time frontiersman and scout, who took General Fremont across the plains, died yesterday near New Santa Fe, this co... See More
Was it the Bill Doolin & the "Wild Bunch" ?
Item #591713
November 8, 1893
ALLEGANY COUNTY REPORTER, Wellsville, New York, Nov. 8, 1893
* Outlaw Bill Doolin
* Wild Bunch gang
The top of the first column has: "Bandits Corralled" "Arkansas Train Robbers At Bay In The Mountains" with further subheads. The report notes in part: "...report from Batesville, Ark...This little mountain town has been in the midst of most intense excitement al... See More
Rare from 1873 Silver City, Idaho....
Item #591198
March 15, 1873
OWYHEE AVALANCHE--SUPPLEMENT, (Silver City, Idaho Territory), March 15, 1873
* Very rare title from territorial ID
* Wild Old West original
This is a single sheet supplement issue to the "Owyhee Avalanche" newspaper from the Territory of Idaho. The content is a wide variety of items including literary bits. Some items are headed: "Night In An Underground Lodging Home&qu... See More
Rare "Supplement" issue from San Leandro...
Item #591196
September 25, 1880
SAN LEANDRO REPORTER "SUPPLEMENT", Alameda County, California, Sept. 25, 1880
* Rare Old West title
A very scarce and quite small single sheet "Supplement" issue, measuring just 9 by 10 3/4 inches. This issue contains various small tidbits (see) and a few ads, one of which is a $10 Reward!" for a lost pair of gun barrels. Very nice condition.... See More
Old West train robbery report....
Item #590318
November 15, 1883
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, November 15, 1883
* Old West train robbery
Page 2 has one column headings that include: "Train Robbery",
"Desperadoes Remove a Rail on the Mexican National Road and Derail a Train", "The Wreck Immediately Surrounded By Forty Masked Men" and more. See photos for interesting report here. Other news of the day. Light brow... See More
1880 President Hayes on Utah polygamy...
Item #588632
December 22, 1880
THE DESERET NEWS, Salt Lake City, Dec. 22, 1880 Inside has an editorial: "What Is To Be Done With Utah?" Other articles include: "Two Men Killed" "A Word or Two on Religion" and "The Utah Question" which includes: "The President is quite severe on Mormon polygamy & urges upon Congress the duty of abolishing that institution..." with more ... See More
1852 Old West....
Item #587082
December 10, 1853
OLIVE BRANCH, Boston, Dec. 10, 1853 Page 2 includes: "Sonora & Lower California" which reports on Mexican invaders (see). Four pages, wear at folds causing small holes at fold junctures, some wear at margins.
Denver as a Western outpost...
Item #586257
October 17, 1882
THE DAILY DENVER TIMES, Denver, Colorado, Oct. 17, 1882
* Rare Old West title
* Was a Western outpost
A nice newspaper from this Western city, various news of the day & a great wealth of ads. Light browning, blue pencil marks to the back page, generally good. Four pages. Should be handled with care.
From territorial Utah...
Item #585930
November 13, 1872
DESERET EVENING NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, Nov. 13, 1872
* Rare Utah Territory title
A very nice territorial newspaper from 24 years before Utah statehood. Various news of the day with a great wealth of ads, many of which are illustrated (see).
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, nice condition.
Single sheet "Supplement" from the Idaho Territory...
Item #585870
February 8, 1873
OWYHEE AVALANCHE SUPPLEMENT, Silver City, Idaho (Territory), Feb. 8, 1873
* Very rare title from territorial Idaho
This is a single sheet supplement issue to the "Owyhee Avalanche" newspaper from the Territory of Idaho. The content is a wide variety of items including literary bits. Some items are headed: "An Alligator Hunt", "Mrs. Greeley", "After Ma... See More
The Dalles, Oregon...
Item #584616
March 27, 1875
WEEKLY MOUNTAINEER, The Dalles, Wasco County, Oregon, March 27, 1875
* Rare Old west title
A very uncommon & early newspaper from this northern Oregon city. Among the articles within are: "Letter From Arizona" "Inventions in Dental Art" "Cremation in Alaska" "Punished By a Dog" and much more. Some foxing, a news agent's stamp at the top, ... See More
Territorial Washington...
Item #584615
January 1, 1879
WALLA WALLA STATESMAN, Washington Territory, Jan. 1, 1879
* Rare Old West title
Printed ten years before Washington became a state. Among the articles within are: "Radical Dirt Eaters" "Cariboo News" "Public Lands For Settlers Only" "Jefferson Davis--The Assassination Plot" and much more. A wealth of ads as well, several illustrated.
Four pages,... See More
Rare title from the Mormons...
Item #584162
May 7, 1890
DESERET EVENING NEWS, Salty Lake City, Utah Territory, May 7, 1890
* Rare title from the Mormons
A large folio newspaper of 4 pages, never bound nor trimmed, with a wide variety of news reports of the day. This newspaper was printed 6 years before Utah became a state. Some browning at the folds & some margin tears, generally good condition. Not a pulpish newspaper.... See More
From San Francisco Bay...
Item #584161
January 13, 1872
VALLEJO WEEKLY CHRONICLE,Vallejo, California, Jan. 13, 1872
* Rare Old West title
Vallejo is located in the northeast section of San Francisco Bay and twice in its history served as the capital of California. This issue features a great illustration in the masthead showing what would be presumed to be the skyline of the town, with a railroad train in the foreground (see photo).
Four p... See More
Pre-statehood New Mexico...
Item #583921
January 1, 1903
SANTA FE DAILY NEW MEXICAN newspaper dated 1903. A great issue, with a wealth of news of the day both local and national (and international) and a wealth of ads as well, many of which are illustrated.
Complete in 4 pages. Spine is somewhat irregular but causing no loss of text. Browned, mainly at the edges and some minor margin tears.
Territorial New Mexico...
Item #583918
January 1, 1903
SANTA FE NEW MEXICAN, New Mexico, 1903 A quite uncommon newspaper from this Western town, still 9 years before New Mexico would become a state! Nice condition. Be in touch if an image is needed.
From the year of statehood...
Item #583917
January 1, 1912
TUCUMCARI SUN, New Mexico. 1912 A quite uncommon title from this New Mexico town, and great to have from the same year New Mexico became a state. Nice condition. Image shown is representative of the issue you will see. Actual dates/issues vary within 1912.
Note: The town of Tucumcari, located on the old Route 66 (now Rt. 40) has an interesting history and has been mentioned often in popular cultu... See More
Single sheet "Supplement" from the Idaho Territory...
Item #583771
February 1, 1873
AVALANCHE SUPPLEMENT, (Silver City, Idaho Territory), February 1, 1873
* Rare newspaper from territorial Idaho
This is a single sheet supplement issue to the "Owyhee Avalanche" newspaper from the Territory of Idaho. The content is a wide variety of items including literary bits. Some items are headed "Anecdotes", "The Household", "Fun &... See More
Rare "Supplement" issue from San Leandro...
Item #583745
December 25, 1880
SAN LEANDRO REPORTER "SUPPLEMENT", Alameda County, California , Dec. 25, 1880
* Rare Old West title
A very scarce and quite small single sheet "Supplement" issue, measuring just 9 by 10 3/4 inches. Beneath the masthead is: "A Merry Christmas To All!" Various news tidbits and an ad for a "Cow For Sale". A crude & old tape mend across the center caus... See More
Rare old west title...
Item #583452
October 6, 1880
SAN JOSE MERCURY--SUPPLEMENT, California, Oct. 6, 1880
* Rare Old West title
A single sheet "supplement" issue mostly taken up with ads & "Sheriff's Sale" notices, although the front page has: "The Irish Vote" "Why It Is Coming Over to the Republican Party". The bkpg. has a nice illus. ad for "Slaven's Yosemite Cologne" (see photo... See More
Rare old west title from Gridley, California...
Item #582791
March 22, 1883
THE GRIDLEY HERALD, Gridley, California, March 22, 1883
* Very rare Old West title
This could be the only issue of this title we have. Gridley is a small town north of Sacramento in Butte County. This is a four page issue with various news of the day & a wealth of ads, many of which are illustrated. Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, very nice, clean condition.... See More
The "untimely" death of Jesse James?
Item #582733
April 9, 1882
THE DAILY MEMPHIS AVALANCHE, Memphis, Tennessee, April 9, 1882
* re. Jesse James assassination
The front page has a brief item: "St. Joseph has been the sensational center the past week. First the untimely death of Mr. J. James, & then the arrest in New York of two St. Joites who were negotiating for the sale..." (see photos).
Four pages, large folio size, loose at... See More
Rare "Supplement" issue from San Leandro...
Item #581640
September 18, 1880
SAN LEANDRO REPORTER "SUPPLEMENT", Alameda County, California , September 18, 1880
* Rare Old West title
A very scarce and quite small single sheet "Supplement" issue, measuring just 9 by 10 3/4 inches. Various news tidbits and an ad for a "Cow For Sale".
Very nice condition with a very small hole at the left & right margins.... See More
Ford brothers found guilty, then pardoned for Jesse James' murder...
Item #581355
April 19, 1882
BELLEFONTE REPUBLICAN, Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, April 19, 1882
* re. James James murder
* Ford Brothers pardoned
Page 4 has a report headed: "The Ford Brothers" datelined from St. Joseph, Mo., noting: "The grand jury to-day found an indictment for murder in the first degree against the Ford brothers, who killed Jesse James...brought into court and pleaded guilty and we... See More
Great Levi Strauss ad...
From Sacramento County...
Item #579939
January 1, 1893
WEEKLY GALT GAZETTE, California, 1893 An uncommon Old West newspaper from Northern California from a town originally known as Dry Creek Township. This city had its beginning during the Gold Rush era, but was formally laid out by the Western Pacific Railroad Company in 1869. Many of the original 19th century homes are still standing in an excellent state of preservation.
Note the ad at t
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Early from the far Northwest...
Item #578867
September 23, 1874
PUGET SOUND DAILY COURIER, Olympia, Washington Territory, Sept. 23, 1874
* Rare title from the early Pacific Coast
* 19th century Old West original
An early issue from the Northwest which features a nice engraving of Puget Sound in the masthead (see). Most of the ftpg. is taken up with advertisements, several of which are illustrated, with both news & more ads on the inside. Four ... See More
Six years before Utah statehood...
Item #578827
October 22, 1890
DESERET EVENING NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, Oct. 22, 1890
* Rare Utah pre-statehood title
Among the front page item: "Daring Robbery--The Watchman Gagged & Bound, and $2000 Secured" in Wellsville, Wisconsin. Also: "The Pinkertons--Are Engaged to Manage the Investigation of Hennessy's Assassins...". Page 2 includes: "Facts & Fiction About &... See More
Concerning Wounded Knee...
Item #578664
January 22, 1891
THE DAILY BOOMERANG, Laramie, Wyoming, Jan. 22, 1891.
* Rare title
* Battle at Wounded Knee
* Gen. Miles
An interesting title for a newspaper, actually named after the publisher's mule. The front page has one column headlines that include: "MILES TAKING TIME", "The General Will Disarm Indians in His Own Way" and more. Reporting after the Wounded Knee massa
... See More
* Rare title
* Battle at Wounded Knee
* Gen. Miles
An interesting title for a newspaper, actually named after the publisher's mule. The front page has one column headlines that include: "MILES TAKING TIME", "The General Will Disarm Indians in His Own Way" and more. Reporting after the Wounded Knee massa
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