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USS Midway... Operation Sandy... V-2 rocket...
Exodus 1947 refugees relocated to Germany...
Item #651954
September 9, 1947
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 9, 1947
* German V-2 rockets testing - Operation Sandy & Pushover
* Aircraft Carrier USS Midway - 1st such test
The front page has a historic report regarding the arrival of the Jewish refuges from the Exodus 1947 vessel, which had been captured by the British outside of Palestine. In a tragic twist of fate, the displaced refugees were relocated to Germany... See More
GM grants their 1st cost of living raise...
Jerusalem Fighting Is Still Heavy... 1948 Arab-Israeli War...
Item #651922
May 12, 1948
THE RALEIGH TIMES, North Carolina, May 25, 1948 The front page has: "JERUSALEM FIGHTING IS STILL HEAVY," with subhead, "Arabs Meet To Study Truce Plan," and, "Is Britain Helping The Arabs With American Recovery Funds." Both articles provide details regarding the 1948 Arab-Israeli War (see images for details). Also present is, "GM Grants 11-Cent Pay Raise,&q... See More
J. Frank Dalton claims to be Jesse James...
Jerusalem Fight Nears End... 1948 Arab-Israeli War...
Item #651920
May 21, 1948
THE RALEIGH TIMES, North Carolina, May 21, 1948 The front page has: "JERUSALEM FIGHT NEARS END," with subhead, "Arabs Hold 80 Percent Of Old City," which includes related text providing details regarding the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. Also present is, "Miners Buried Alive In Virginia Disaster," which tells of the Clinchfield Coal Company mining disaster, and a photo... See More
The beheading of 500 Chinese prisoners......
UN Order To Cease Fire Fails... 1948 Arab-Israeli War...
Item #651918
May 26, 1948
THE RALEIGH TIMES, North Carolina, May 26, 1948 The front page has: "UN ORDER TO CEASE FIRE FAILS," with subhead, "Demand Of Arabs Rejected," which includes related text providing details regarding the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. Also present is, "Queen Mother Mary Marks 81st Birthday," and, "Gruesome Massacre Story Of Chinese Reds Revealed," which tells of... See More
Arabs reject cease fire in Palestine... UN crisis! 1948 Arab-Israeli War...
Item #651916
May 27, 1948
THE RALEIGH TIMES, North Carolina, May 27, 1948 The front page has: "GRAVE CRISIS CREATED IN UN," with subhead, "Council Stunned By Arabs' Reply," and, "Surprise Visit," which speaks of King Abdullah's unannounced visit to the old city (Jerusalem). Both articles provide details regarding the 1948 Arab-Israeli War (see images for details). Other news of t... See More
Death of Col. Anthony J. D. Bidlle...
Jewish Forces Surrender In Jerusalem... 1948 Arab-Israeli War...
Item #651914
May 28, 1948
THE RALEIGH TIMES, North Carolina, May 28, 1948 The front page has: "Bitter Two-Week Struggle Ends: Last-Ditch Jewish Forces Surrender In Jerusalem," with related text providing details regarding the 1948 Arab-Israeli War, and the unrelated, "Famed Marine Succumbs After Long Illness," which tells of the death of the beloved Col. Anthony J. D. Biddle, one of the world'... See More
Arabs Open Attack In Modern Jerusalem... 1948 Arab-Israeli War...
Item #651911
May 29, 1948
THE RALEIGH TIMES, North Carolina, May 29, 1948 The front page has: "Jews Blockaded: Arabs Open Attack In Modern Jerusalem," with related text providing details regarding the 1948 Arab-Israeli War, and the unrelated, "CHRYSLER WORKERS BACK ON THE JOB," which tells of the end of the labor dispute which resulted in General Motors offering, for the first time, cost of living... See More
Heavy Fighting In Jerusalem... 1948 Arab-Israeli War...
Item #651883
May 19, 1948
THE RALEIGH TIMES, North Carolina, May 19, 1948 The front page has: "Heavy Fighting In Jerusalem," and: "Arabs Form Ring Of Steel Around City." Both articles provide details regarding the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. See images for details. Other news of the day is found throughout.
Complete in 14 pages, some mildewing and dampstaining, slightly rough left spine (see images)... See More
Russia becomes 1st major power to recognize Israel...
All-Arab Town Surrenders... 1948 Arab-Israeli War...
Item #651881
May 18, 1948
THE RALEIGH TIMES, North Carolina, May 18, 1948 The front page has: "ALL-ARAB TOWN SURRENDERS," and: "Jews Claim Victory At Acre." Both articles provide details regarding the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. However, the prime content within this issue is: "Reds Recognize State Of Israel," which tells of Russia becoming the *second world power to formally recognize the ne... See More
Chaim Weizmann becomes provisional president...
Israel Army Strikes Lebanon... 1948 Arab-Israeli War...
Item #651879
May 17, 1948
THE RALEIGH TIMES, North Carolina, May 17, 1948 The front page has: "ISRAEL ARMY STRIKES LEBANON," and "Third Raid Made On Tel Aviv." Both articles provide details regarding the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. Also present on the front page is: "Israel President," which announces Chaim Weizmann as the provisional president of the new State of Israel. See images for detai... See More
Palestine Fighting Rages On... 1948 Arab-Israeli War...
Item #651877
June 3, 1948
THE RALEIGH TIMES, North Carolina, June 3, 1948 The front page has: "PALESTINE FIGHTING RAGES ON," and: "Britain Stops Supplying Arabs." Both articles provide details regarding the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. See images for details. Other news of the day is found throughout.
Complete in 16 pages, some mildewing and dampstaining, slightly rough left spine (see images).... See More
Jew claim truce is broken... 1948 Arab-Israeli War...
Item #651876
June 2, 1948
THE RALEIGH TIMES, North Carolina, June 2, 1948 The front page has: "JEWS CLAIM TRUCE IS BROKEN," and: "Egyptians Reported Attacking." Both articles provide details regarding the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. See images for details. Other news of the day is found throughout.
Complete in 14 pages, some mildewing and dampstaining, slightly rough left spine (see images).... See More
UN Cease fire accepted by Israel... 1948 Arab-Israeli War...
Item #651875
June 1, 1948
THE RALEIGH TIMES, North Carolina, June 1, 1948 The front page has: "UN Cease Fire Appeal Accepted By Jewish State," and: "Arabs Plot Strategy." Both articles provide details regarding the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. See images for details. Nice for display and/or research. Another front page article tells of the elections being held in Cuba (same day report) which would event... See More
India's Constitution announced... Independence realized...
Item #651873
January 24, 1950
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, MA, January 24 & 25, 1950 (a two-issue set) Although India's Independence was guaranteed as of 1947, it did not become a reality until January 26, 1950, when its Constitution became official. This two issue set contains details regarding the Constitution (inside, with photo), the declaration of the former king stepping down from power, and the a... See More
"Trail of Tears"...
Item #651861
September 22, 1838
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington City, Sept. 22, 1838 Inside has: "Cherokee Emigration" which includes: "...a second detachment of Cherokees set out for the west on last Sunday. The emigration will now go on rapidly. In a few weeks the whole Cherokee nation east will be on their way to the west..." with more. This was part of the "Trail of Tears" movemen... See More
Van Buren's inauguration & inaugural address... Jackson's farewell...
Item #651860
March 11, 1837
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 11, 1837 Page 2 begins with: "The Inauguration" which has details of the inaugural ceremonies for Martin Van Buren. This is followed by the: "Address" being his inaugural address, taking over a full page. This is followed by parting respects to Andrew Jackson, including: "Farewell Address of Andrew Jackson to the People of... See More
General Samuel Houston... Trail of Tears...
Item #651857
May 16, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 16, 1829 Page 3 has an article with a small head: "Gen. Houston" which has some speculation on why this former governor of Tennessee is leaving, ending with: "...They relate to domestic misfortunes. He has not only resigned the governor's chair of Tennessee--but abandoned the state, and for ever!" (see). Of course in a f... See More
Biography of Daniel Boone...
Item #651856
March 13, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 13, 1813 Being from the midst of the War of 1812 it is not surprise that much of the content within these pages related to the war, with some nice battle (land and naval) reports.
But the key content in this issue is found in the "Supplementary" issue which accompanies it, containing on pages 1 thru 4 an: "Interesting Biography" &quo... See More
Praise for Colonel Davy Crockett...
Item #651854
September 7, 1833
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 7, 1833 An inside page has an article with small heading: "Col. Crockett" which begins: "A great deal has been said in the newspapers concerning col. Crockett, who has been again elected a member of congress from Tennessee. It was the misfortune of the colonel to have received no school education in his youth, and since to have ha... See More
"Texas Declaration of Independence"... Adams–Onís Treaty...
Item #651852
September 11, 1819
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, Sept. 11, 1819 Page 31 has excerpts from the recently published "Declaration of the Independence of Texas," which is in regards to the Adams–Onís Treaty, signed in block type, JAMES LONG, President of the Supreme Council. Other news of the day is found throughout (see images for details).
Complete in 16 pages & meas... See More
Missouri to join the Union...
Item #651851
July 7, 1821
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, July 7, 1821 An inside page has a nice article on the formal admission of Missouri to the union, prefaced with a document to the governor of Missouri signed by: John Quincy Adams, then Secretary of State, which notes: "...the honor of transmitting to your excellency an authenticated copy of the resolution of congress for admitting the sta... See More
John Quincy Adams' S.O.U. Address...
Earliest (?) mention of Davey Crocket in a major-city newspaper...
Item #651850
December 8, 1827
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 8, 1827 Page 233 has an updated list of the members of the House and Senate, which includes the appearance of David Crockett, with acknowledgment of him being a new member. This is the earliest mention of him in a nationally distributed newspaper we have seen to-date.
Continuing at the bottom of this page and taking several pages is also the full ... See More
Charles Carroll presents a copy of the Declaration of Independence...
Early Texas, slavery, and Indian disturbances...
Item #651848
July 19, 1828
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 19, 1828 The front page has, "CHARLES CARROLL," which gives details of the last surviving signor of the Declaration of Independence presenting a copy of The Declaration to the mayor of New York City, along with a copy of a letter written in his own hand which states in part: "Grateful to Almighty God for the blessings which, through ... See More
The American naval establishment...
Item #651847
May 31, 1817
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 31, 1817 The front page has: "A Naval Establishment" which also takes most of page 2. Also inside are: "The Southern Indians" and much more.
Sixteen pages, 6 1/4 by 9 3/4 inches, nice condition.
This small size newspaper began in 1811 and was a prime source for national political news of the first half of the 19th century. As... See More
Working towards the Maryland Jew Bill...
Item #651844
January 16, 1819
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 16, 1819 Under: "Rights of Conscience" is a report which ultimately led to the historic Maryland Jew Bill. Bits include: "...from...delegates of the state of Maryland appointed to consider the justice & expediency of extending to persons professing the Jewish religion, the same privileges that are enjoyed by Christians. This repo... See More
Discussion of the Seminole Indian War...
Item #651843
March 5, 1831
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 5, 1831 Fourteen of the 24 pages of this issue are taken up with: "Correspondence Between Gen. Andrew Jackson and John C. Calhoun" most of it relating to the Seminole Indian War. Included are 7 letters signed: Andrew Jackson, 9 letters signed: J.C. Calhoun, and 2 letters signed: James Monroe plus one by John Quincy Adams.
Complete in 24... See More
Exploring the pyramids of Egypt, with a foldout plate...
Item #651839
January 1, 1788
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1788 Perhaps the most interesting article is: "Remarks on the Descriptions of the Pyramids of Egypt" which is very early on the exploration of the pyramids. King Tut's tomb was not breached until the 1920's. Included is a nice foldout plate with 5 views of it, which of which show interior chambers (see images). There is a "Let... See More
Much on the Jacobite Rebellion...
Item #651837
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1745 There is a tremendous amount of content concerning the Jacobite Rebellion with articles: "Accounts of the Motions of the Rebels & of the King's Forces from the London Gazette..." which takes about ten pages. Also: "Retreat of the Rebels" and "Naval Articles from the London Gazette". Further on is: &
... See More
Plate of King Louis XV... News from America...
Item #651836
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1774 This issue begins with the: "Memoirs of the Life of the Late King of France" which is accompanied by a full page plate of him: "Lewis XV, King of France and Navarre..." who died on May 10, 1774. Actually this plate is not called for in the title/contents page but is here because the article is, plus it is called for in the m... See More
Nice article on Louisiana...
Item #651835
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1761 An inside page has over a full column taking up with "Importance of Louisiana" seen in its entirety in the photos. The text includes: "...while the French remain possessed of Louisiana as its communication by sea is always open, the climate mild & the country inviting, they will always have it in their power to pour in me... See More
The Pantheon at Rome...
Item #651834
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1751 This issue features a foldout plate captioned: "The Inside of the Pantheon at Rome" which measures 9 by 11 1/2 inches. A portion of this plate has been previously mended from on the front side. There is a related article titled: "Of the Plate of the Pantheon". There is a very nice full page plate titled: "A View o
... See More
Israel assumes rule in Modern Jerusalem...
Trans-Jordan seeks peace following the U.S.' formal recognition of the State of Israel...
Item #651829
February 2, 1949
NEW YORK TIMES, February 2, 1949 Although the State of Israel was formally created in May, 1948, the United States and Trans-Jordan (current-day Jordan) did not formalize their recognition until much later. On January 31st, 1849 the U.S. did so, and although Jordan did not formally do so until 1994, this issue reports that on the day following Israel's recognition by the U.S., the King A... See More
New Jewish State of Israel established... fighting continues...
Item #651808
May 15, 1948
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, May 15, 1948 (partially damaged - not impacting key coverage)
* State of Israel is established
* Israel soon to be recognized by the United States (?)
* Skirmishing between Arabs & Jews continue
The front page has a three column headline: "Report Israel Is Invaded" with subheads: "Haganah Says Move Follows Plane Attac... See More
1st week of "Twister", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #651766
May 17, 1996
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 17, 1996
* Best "Twister" movie advertisement
* 1st week - following Friday
* Disaster adventure film - storm chasers
A nice issue on the 1st week of the motion picture hit "Twister" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime publication.
... See More
1st weekend of "Terminator 2: Judgment Day", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #651761
July 5, 1991
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 5, 1991
* "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" advertisement
* 1st weekend showing of this science-fiction action classic starring Arnold Schwarzenegger
* Best title to be had ?
Inside section F has a nice full page advertisement for the 1st weekend (Friday) showing of "Terminator 2: Judgment Day". The film's opening day was two days earlier on... See More
2nd day premiere of "Terminator 2: Judgment Day", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #651753
July 4, 1991
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 4, 1991
* "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" advertisement
* 2nd day showing of this science-fiction action classic starring Arnold Schwarzenegger
* Best title to be had ?
Inside section F has a advertisement for the 2nd day showing of "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" that measures 9 x 9 inches. Great to have from the home of the entertainment industry.
A... See More
White River Monster hunted... Newport, Arkansas...
Item #651743
July 23, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 23, 1937
* White River Monster
* Newport, Arkansas folklore
The top of page 6 has a one column heading: "'MONSTER' HUNTED BY ARKANSAS DIVER" with subheads that include: "Town of Newport Makes Holiday as Deep Sea Man Seeks River 'Creature'" and more. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 38 page... See More
New Madrid, Missouri captured...
Item #651741
March 31, 1862
THE NEW YORK HERALD, March 31, 1862
* New Madrid, Missouri captured
* Battle of Island Number Ten
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. Among the one column headings on the Civil War are: "'NEW MADRID IS OURS'" "Occupation of the Town by Our Forces" "Conflict Between The Gunboats" &... See More
Capture of New Orleans, Louisiana...
Item #651740
April 30, 1862
THE NEW YORK HERALD, April 30, 1862.
* Capture of New Orleans, Louisiana
* Mississippi River naval engagement
* Siege of Yorktown, Virginia
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "THE CAPTURE OF NEW ORLEANS" "Desperate Naval Engagement on the Mississippi... See More
1862 Jacksonville, Florida & Beaufort NC....
Item #651739
March 31, 1862
THE NEW YORK HERALD, March 31, 1862
* Jacksonville, Florida captured
* Beaufort, North Carolina
* Humansville, Missouri skirmish
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. Among the one column headings on the Civil War are: "News From Gen. Sherman's Division" "Particulars of the Capture of Jacksonville, F... See More
1925 Herrin IL Klan war.....
Item #651738
January 26, 1925
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 26, 1925
* Herrin IL Illinois
* Ku Klux Klan
* S. Glenn Young
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "TROOPS HOLD HERRIN AFTER SLAYING OF 4, INCLUDING YOUNG" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the Ku Klux Klan confrontation at Herrin Illinois in which S. Glenn Young was killed. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this W... See More
Reports on the Lusitania sinking...
Item #651737
May 12, 1915
THE MEMPHIS PRESS, May 12, 1915
* RMS Lusitania sinking
* German torpedo submarine
* War tensions grow for U.S.
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "U.S. NOTE TO GERMANY TO BE SENT TONIGHT" with subhead.
Six pages, light toning, a little margin wear, should be handled with care.
Battle of Kernstown VA....
Item #651736
March 27, 1862
THE NEW YORK HERALD, March 27, 1862
* First Battle of Kernstown, Virginia
* Stonewall Jackson & James Shields
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. Among the one column headings on the Civil War are: "THE BATTLE IN THE VIRGINIA VALLEY" "Additional Details of General Shields' Victory" "De... See More
Lee's Mill, Virginia... Battle of Shiloh...
Item #651735
April 18, 1862
THE NEW YORK HERALD, April 18, 1862
* Battle of Shiloh, Tennessee
* Siege of Yorktown
This genuine newspaper has a wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. Among the one column front page headlines on the Civil War are: "Important From The South" "The Rebels Still Claiming Victory at Pittsburg" "The Siege Of Yorktown" &quo... See More
Fort Donelson & Clarksville, Tennessee....
Item #651734
February 20, 1862
THE NEW YORK HERALD, February 20, 1862
* Siege of Fort Donelson,
*Clarksville, Tennessee
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "Important From Tennessee" "Evacuation of the Rebel Forts at Clarksville" "Additional Details of the Fight at Fort D... See More
Jack Dempsey vs. Tommy Gibbons at Shelby, Montana...
Item #651733
July 5, 1923
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Mass., July 5, 1923
* Jack Dempsey vs. Tommy Gibbons
* Heavyweight boxing title (1st report)
* Shelby, Montana financial flop
The top of the front page has a nice banner headline: "DEMPSEY KEEPS HEAVYWEIGHT CROWN" with subheads and photo. (see) Great for display. Round by round coverage inside.
Complete with all 16 pages, light toning and some wear at t... See More
John Dillinger hunted in Chicago...
Item #651732
April 26, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 26, 1934
* Outlaw John Dillinger now in Chicago IL
* The city where he would be killed
* Post Little Bohemia Lodge shootout
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Trail of the Dillinger Gang Fades As Augmented Forces Press Hunt" with subhead. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Ot... See More
Preparing for war... Lincoln content... The case of fugitive John Anderson...
Item #651730
February 4, 1861
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 4, 1861 The front page has much on the troubles leading to the Civil War including: "Rumored Attack by South Carolina Troops" "Seizure of the Mint & Custom House at New Orleans" and more. Page 5 has half a column on: "From Mr. Lincoln's Home" "Hospitalities Tendered--Cabinet Speculations--The Illinois Legislature & the Peace... See More
Mexican War...
Item #651729
March 27, 1847
WESTERN LITERARY MESSENGER, Buffalo, New York, March 27, 1847 Although primarily a literary publication, there are some news items at the back including "From the Army"; "Disastrous War Noes"; "From Santa Fe"; "The Case of Freeman" and more.
Complete in 16 pages, measures 6 1/2 by 10 1/2 inches, scattered foxing throughout, but otherwise in nice... See More
Paul Revere as Masonic Grand Master...
Item #651728
December 23, 1797
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 23, 1797 The top of page 3 has a "Notice" concerning a meeting of the Masons, noted at the bottom: "By order of M. W. Paul Revere, Esq. G.M." who was the Grand Master of the Masons at that time (see).
Complete in four pages, nice condition.
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