Historic Newspapers: New Additions

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Aug. 7, 1863  Front page column heads on the Civil War include: "Johnston's Army at Enterprise" "Retreat * Scattering of Rebel Forces" "The Situation at Vicksburg" "Preparations for the Fall Campaign" "The Rebel Force at Fredericksburg" "Moseby Capturing More Sutlers' Wagons" & much more. 
Page 7 has nearly half a column headed: "The Sufferings of the Colored People" which begins: "Men of all creeds & parties are unanimous that the most hideous feature of the late riot was the

THE WEEK MAGAZINE section only of The Detroit News, Oct. 18, 1959 The front page of this section has a color of Ernest Hemingway. And inside is a piece by A. E. Hotchner titled: "Hemingway Talks To American Youth" (see images)
Complete Pictorial Magazine section with 48 pages, a few small binding holes along the top margin, nice condition.

Background: Published on October 18, 1959, just under two years before the author's death, this cover story offers a rare late-life profile written by Ernest

Here is what I believe to be a yellow placard advertisement for the Greenwich Village publication "Village Voice" with a focus on the weekly cartoon by the famed Jules Feiffer. A written date on the back reads: "December 19, 1963" which means this was from the beginning of the counterculture movement in America. I searched the internet to try to find a similar item and nothing comes up. I assume this to be a rare item from heyday of Greenwich Village in Manhattan. This measure 10 x 6 inches,

B.Z., Berlin, West Germany, November 11, 1989

• Historic Berlin Wall falls in Berlin newspaper

The front page features in large, dramatic fashion an historic headline: "WIR DANKEN ALLE GOTT ! " which translates to: "We All Thank God!" Among other front page reports is: "East Berlin Tears Immediately Nine Big Holes in the Wall" and more.
This newspaper is filled with great photos of people coming thru the infamous wall, the celebrations, men chipping away at the wall, and an impressive doublepage

THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 7, 1929

• James 'Uncle Jim' McCoy death
• Last survivor of Hatfields-McCoys feud

The top of page 17 has a one column heading: "Last M'Coy Feudist Dies At Pikeville, KY." with subhead. (see images) First report coverage on the death of James 'Uncle Jim' McCoy, the last McCoy from the famed Hatfield-McCoy feud.
Complete with 36 pages, light toning and some wear at the margins, generally good.

Background: James H. "Uncle Jim" McCoy (1849–1929) was a central figure in

THE POST BOY, London, Sept. 18, 1716 This was one of the prominent early newspapers published in London during the late 17th and early 18th centuries.
It began publication in 1695, & was a single-sheet folio newspaper, printed on both sides, carrying a mix of foreign news (especially European wars, treaties, and royal affairs), English news, advertisements, & legal notices.
A prime & displayable feature is the ornate, decorative masthead, which includes engravings of a post boy (messenger on

THE DETROIT NEWS, Nov. 12, 1948

• Hideki Tojo sentenced to death by hanging
• World War II Japanese criminals

The top of the front page has a four column heading: "Tojo to Get Noose With 6 Other Japs" with subheads.(see images)
Complete with 68 pages, rag edition in nice condition.

Background: Hideki Tojo, Japan’s Prime Minister from 1941 to 1944 and a leading architect of Japan’s wartime militarism, was tried by the International Military Tribunal for the Far East (IMTFE) after Japan’s surrender in

PICTORIAL MAGAZINE section only of The Detroit News, Nov. 5, 1961 The front page of this section has a nice color image showing a independent Woman of the early 1900's driving a automobile titled: "EARLY AUTO DAZE" (see images)
Complete Pictorial Magazine section with 40 pages, a few small binding holes along the top margin, nice condition.

Background: The November 5, 1961 Detroit News Pictorial section is a notable piece of mid-century paper ephemera that captures a unique intersection of

THE DETROIT NEWS, Nov. 7, 1961

• Bel Air, Los Angeles fire disaster
• Hollywood elite - Santa Ana winds

The front page has a banner headline: "Nixon, Film Stars Flee as L.A. Fires Spreads" with subheads and two photos showing actress Kim Novak and Richard Nixon trying to save their homes. (see images) More related photos are on the back page.
Complete with all 46 pages, small library stamp within the masthead, some small binding holes along the spine, good condition.

Background: The 1961 Bel-Air

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 4, 2003

• Phil Spector arrested for murder
• American record producer - music
• "Wall of Sound" pioneer

The front page has a two column heading: "Music Legend Phil Spector Arrested in Woman's Killing" with photo. (see images) First report coverage continues inside with three more related photos. Nice to have from the home of the entertainment industry.
Complete with all sections (70+ pages, great condition.

Background: Contemporary news coverage immediately following Phil

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 27, 1980 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day premiere of  "THE FINAL COUNTDOWN" starring Kirk Douglas & Martin Sheen on one of the pages. (see images).
In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct

THE DETROIT NEWS, Nov. 6, 1961

• Gedalia Rubinovich Pechersky jailed
• Soviet Jewish community leader
• Khrushchev's anti-religious campaign

The front page has a three column heading: "Reds Jail Jewish Leader as Spy; Hint New Purge" (see images) 
Complete with all 44 pages, some small binding holes along the spine, good condition.

Background: Period reporting on Gedalia Rubinovich Pechersky’s November 1961 sentencing is exceptionally rare and historic, as contemporary Soviet media deliberately

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 1, 1947

• Prelude to the State of Israel
• And end of British rule
• Pre-1948 Arab-Israeli War
• Jewish state - Jews - Judaica

The top of the front page has a three column heading: "U.N. GROUP FOR A PALESTINE OF JEWISH AND ARAB STATES, ALLOWING 150,000 REFUGEES" with subheads. (see images) Page 2 has the summary of U. N.'s recommendations with related map.
Complete with all 28 pages, rag edition, minor spine wear, good condition.

Background: Period reporting from August 31, 1947,

SPORT'S SECTION only of the Springfield Sunday Republican, Mass. Sept. 19, 1965

• "Mickey Mantle Day" at Yankee Stadium
• Playing his 2,000th game w/ New York Yankees
• Introduced by Joe DiMaggio with photo

The front page of this section has a nice photo showing Mickey Mantle with Joe DiMaggio with heading: "Mantle's Day To Remember" and report. (see images) 
Complete sport' section only with 24 pages, minor spine wear, nice condition.

Background: An original 1965 newspaper report covering Mickey

THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Sept. 28, 1958

• Little Rock, Arkansas special referendum
• School integration defeated overwhelmingly
• Governor Orval Faubus's federal defiance

The front page has a one column heading: "FAUBUS PLANS TO ACT QUICKLY" with subhead and related photo. (see images) 
Complete with all 80+ pages, a little spine wear, generally in nice condition.

Background: The September 27, 1958, Little Rock referendum is a historic document of immense historical rarity, directly

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, June 29, 1676

• Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
• Hold something in your hands from the 17th century
• Unique gift idea for that history buff

This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As was the case with most newspapers of the 17th century, this is complete as a single sheet, measuring 6 1/2 by 10 3/4

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 17, 1936

• Lou Gehrig voted American League MVP
• New York Yankees icon - MLB baseball

The top of page 13 has a banner  heading: "Second 'Most Valuable' Player Award Bolsters Gehrig's All-Time star Rating" with subheads and nice photo of Gehrig. (see images) Best to have in this NYC publication.
Complete with all 36 pages, rag edition, a little spine wear, nice condition.

Background: Lou Gehrig’s selection as the American League Most Valuable Player on October 16, 1936,

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 29, 1944

• Battle of Leyte Gulf VICTORY
• Philippines Sea - William Halsey
• World War II - WWII Pacific theater

The front page has a banner headline: "HIGHER JAPANESE FLEET'S LOSSES CONFIRMED" with subheads. (see images)
Complete 1st section only with all 46 pages, rag edition in great condition.

Background: The landmark Allied victory at the Battle of Leyte Gulf—fought primarily from October 23 to 26, 1944—stands as the largest naval battle in human history by combined

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. Dec. 1, 1956

• Boxer Floyd Patterson wins boxing title
• World's heavyweight boxing championship
• vs. Archie Moore to become youngest champion

The front page has a two column heading: "Patterson Wins Title On Kayo Over Moore" with subhead and related photo. 
And the top of page 32 has a four column heading: "Patterson Knocks Out Moore in Fifth Round To Become Youngest Heavy King in History" with subhead and another photo. (see images) 
Complete with all 40 pages, light

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 3, 1937

• LZ 129 Hindenburg rigid airship
• Pride of Nazi Germany & Adolf Hitler
• Infamous trip to America beginning

Page 21 has a one column heading: "HINDENBURG OFF FOR U.S. TOMORROW" with subheads. (see images) 
Complete with all 40 pages, light toning, good condition.

Background: The departure of the LZ 129 Hindenburg from Frankfurt on May 3, 1937, marks a poignant threshold in aviation history, as it was the start of the luxury airship’s final, fateful transatlantic

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 20, 1988

• Greg Louganis wins gold medal in Seoul, South Korea
• 1988 Summer Olympics diving competition - diver
• Overcomes head injury on the springboard the prior day

The top of the front page has a photo showing Greg Louganis in action with small heading: "Five stitches and a gold medal" 
And the front page of the sport's section has a larger heading: "Diver Overcomes Fear With Golden Touch" with subhead and color photo. (see images) two more related photo on page of this

The New York Times BOOK REVIEW section only dated Sept. 29, 1974

• Roll, Jordon, Roll: The World the Slaves Made" book review

The front page has a heading: "Roll, Jordon, Roll..." with illustration showing plantation life. (see images) This piece by David Brion Davis continues on page 2. See below for further details. 
Complete book review section only with 48 pages, nice condition.

Background: This September 29, 1974 issue of The New York Times Book Review stands out as a highly significant

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 7, 1947

• "Haganah Ship SS Exodus 1947"- Jews
• "The Ship That Launched a Nation"
• Jewish Refugees - "Operation Oasis"
• "A Floating Auschwitz" prison ship

The front page has a two column heading: "Jews' Ships Reach Germany; Leaders Reported Isolated" (see images) 
Complete 1st section only with all 64 pages, rag edition in great condition.

Background: The return of the Exodus 1947 refugees to Germany in September 1947 remains one of the most significant propaganda disasters in

THE PATRIOT, Harrisburg, Penn. November 26, 1963

• John F. Kennedy death funeral
• Famed photo of JFK Jr. saluting

The front page has a banner headline: "President Who Sought Peace Finds It in an Arlington Grave" with subheads and two related photos, one showing John-John saluting his father. (see images) Much more inside.
Complete 1st section only with 16 pages, a little margin wear, generally good.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 21, 1987 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf) featuring a collectible print advertisement for a upcoming live performance by "DYLAN & THE DEAD" at the Anaheim Convention Center on one of the four pages.

In addition to the feature concert ad, which captures the era's unique promotional graphic design and typography, the surrounding pages provide a

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 24 1991

• Jeffrey Dahmer arrested (1st report)
• American killer - Milwaukee cannibal

Page 2 has a photo with small heading: "Grisly Crime Scene"
And top of page 14 has a one column photo of Dahmer with heading: "Body Parts, Vat of Acid Found in Apartment". Another related photo is on page 2. (see) First report coverage on the arrest and realization of Jeffrey Dahmer's killings.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the

THE FIREBRAND, Portland, Oregon, March 28, 1897

• Rare pro- radical anarchist communist publication

A fascinating newspaper with their motto just under the title: "For the Burning Away of the Cobwebs of Ignorance and Superstition." and the dateline notes: "An Exponent of Anarchist - Communism. Holding that Equality of Opportunity alone Constitutes Liberty; that in the Absence of Monopoly Price and Competition Cannot Exist, and that Communism is an Inevitable Consequence."
Gregory (Union List of

THE INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE AND THE UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Dec. 6, 1781

• American Revolutionary War
• Post Surrender of Cornwallis
• Loyalist James Rivington

The masthead features an engraving taken from one done by Paul Revere, showing a soldier holding a sword and a document inscribed "Independence" while standing beneath a banner inscribed "Appeal To Heaven" and surrounded by ornate embellishments.

The entire front page & a bit of page 2 are taken up with: "The Revolution of America, by the

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1776

• American Revolutionary War era map
• Shows North America and more
• Pre-Declaration of Independence

The prime feature is the great map showing all of the western hemisphere titled: "A New Projection of the Western Hemisphere of the Earth on a Plane shewing the proportions of its several parts nearly as on a Globe, By J. Hardy, at Eton College." 
The map is dated at the bottom: "by F. Newbery, Ludgate Street, May 1, 1776".  It measures 9 by 11 1/4 inches,

THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, Feb. 16, 1802

• re. Thomas Jefferson's state of the union address
• Alexander Hamilton pen name Lucius Crassus

Starting on page 2 & concluding on page 3 is: "Examination Of The President's Message, Number VII" signed in type by: Lucius Crassus, the pen name of Alexander Hamilton.
A website notes: "Hamilton’s “Examination of Jefferson’s Message to Congress of December 7, 1801” in which Hamilton, writing as Lucius Crassus (one of the great Roman

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 6 1962

• Death of Marilyn Monroe (1st report)
• Actress, singer, model and sex symbol
• Best title to be had ? rare as such

The banner head announces: "MARILYN MONROE DIES; PILLS BLAMED" with a subhead: "Unclad Body of Star Found on Bed Near Empty Capsule Bottle". Near the bottom of the ftpg. is: "Sad Child, Unhappy Star - Help She Needed to Find Self Eluded Marilyn All Her Life". Also a front page photo of Marilyn Monroe. Pages 2 & 3 have 13 photos relating to her life & death

THE NEW WORLD, Philadelphia, Jan. 30, 1797

• Rare 18th century short-lived publication

A quite scarce title, and until a recent find, the very first we have offered in our 44 years. It published for exactly one year. Various news reports and advertisements of the day.
Four pages, folio size, never-trimmed margins, very nice condition.

Background: Published in Philadelphia during its tenure as the nation's capital, this January 30, 1797 issue of The New World is an exceptionally scarce piece of

DEADWOOD DAILY PIONEER, Black Hills, (South Dakota) June 1, 1889

• Rare publication
• Famous wild West town
• "Wild Bill" Hickok fame

This city would arguably be--along with Tombstone & Dodge City--one of the more famous of all the towns from the rough & tumble days of the Old West, and only rarely do such issues come to light. It attracted larger-than-life Old West figures including Wyatt Earp, Calamity Jane, and Wild Bill Hickok (who was killed there). "Union List of Newspapers" notes only two

NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 10, 1865

• Congregation Emanu-El of New York
• Samuel Adler - Jewish synagogue
• Reformed Jews during reconstruction era

Pages 2 and 3 contain reports of: "Thanksgiving Sermons" at various New York City houses of worship. Among them is a report from: "The Temple Emanu-El, Twelfth Street, Rev. Dr. Adler's" which takes over half a column.
The front page has nice Reconstruction reports including: "AFFAIRS AT THE SOUTH" "State of Public Sentiment in Eastern Georgia "The State Thrown

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 9, 1667

• "Treaty of Breda" announced to American Colonies
• Second Anglo-Dutch war ends

An early issue of this still publishing newspaper which began in 1665.
The front page has a report noting: "...the Magdalen Ulushing a swift sailing galling with ballast, which came out from thence on Sunday morning last, being sent express from the States to their Plantations in America carrying to them the treaty lately concluded at Breda...".
This is one of the earliest

Large sheepskin document from England "This Indenture" in ornate lettering at the top with engravings within, dated near the top: "...in the year of or Lord one thousand seven hunbdred and forty-two..." followed by various details. There are five red wax seals next to signatures at the bottom.
This is an unusual two page document with a blue embossed tax stamp in the margin on each.
This document folds out to measure 22 by 29 inches. Several folds, very handsome handwriting, nice condition. A

NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 26, 1864

• Christmas present to Abraham Lincoln
• General William T. Sherman
• March to the sea completed
• Savannah GA Georgia captured

One of the more desired Times issues from the latter part of the Civil War, as the various first column headlines announce Sherman's capture of Savannah, heads including: "SAVANNAH OURS" "Sherman's Christmas Present" "Official Dispatches from Generals Sherman and Foster" "What Sherman Found" "20,000 People in the City Quiet & Well Disposed" "Escape

NEW-YORK TIMES,  March 10, 1862

• Battle of Hampton Roads, Virginia
• Battle of the Monitor and Merrimack (CSS Virginia)
• American Civil War ironclads

Front page heads beginning at the top of the first column describe the events of the most famous naval engagement of the Civil War, the battle of the Monitor vs. Merrimac.
They include: "Highly Important News" "Desperate Naval Engagement in Hampton Roads" "Attack Upon our Blockading Vessels by the Rebel Steamers Merrimac, Jamestown and Yorktown" "The

THE FLORIDIAN, Tallahassee, Jan. 29, 1848

• Rare antebellum publication
• 13 years prior to Civil War outbreak

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, five years before the Civil War.
The front page has literary & other items including: "Use of Tobacco" "Enormous Fortune" "Mixed Races of South America & Mexico". Page 2 has content from late in the Mexican War with: "Late From Vera

THE ANTI-SLAVERY BUGLE, Salem, Ohio, Jan. 12, 1850

• Rare Anti Slavery publication - slaves
• Emancipation of the enslaved - abolition
• Over 10 years prior to the Civil War

The motto printed in the masthead reads: "No Union With Slaveholders", which sets the tone for the newspaper's theme. This is one of the less common anti-slavery newspapers we have encountered.
Among the articles: "The Work To Be Done" "Selling a Free Boy into Slavery" "Slave-Catching" and more. Page 3 has a report on the

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1788

• 18th century Egyptian pyramids exploration

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, two of which show interior chambers.
There is a "Letter to the Treasurer of the Society Instituted for the Purpose of Effecting the Abolition of the Slave

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 28, 1832

• Samuel Houston flogging incident
• William Stanberry attack w/ hickory cane

Within this issue is an article headed: "Case Of Samuel Houston" which concerns his trial for flogging William Stanberry.
This report is quite lengthy, taking almost 6 pages, with a portion including: "...At the moment of stepping on the side walk Mr. Houston stood before me. I think he called me by my name, and instantly struck me with a bludgeon he had in his hand with

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 24, 1830

• President Andrew Jackson & John C. Calhoun
• "THE FEDERAL UNION: IT MUST BE PRESERVED!"

The front page has a report about the dinner in Washington to celebrate the birthday of Thomas Jefferson. Among the various toasts that were offered is a now famous one by President Andrew Jackson: "Our federal union: it must be preserved." And an equally famous reply by the Vice President, John C. Calhoun: "The union; next to our liberty the most dear; may we

THE WAR, New York, May 25, 1813

• Siege of Fort Meigs - Ohio
• William Henry Harrison
• Toronto, Canada captured

The entire front page is taken up with: "Rules and Regulations for the Army of the United States" providing some interesting reading.
Items inside include: "Exchange of Prisoners" "Further Particulars of the Capture of York" (present-day Toronto); "Good News From the North-Western Army--The Enemy Repulsed" which is a lengthy letter on the Battle of the Miami, or the siege of Fort Meigs,

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 4, 1836

• Battle of San Jacinto victory
• Capture of Santa Anna
• Texas Revolutuion
• War of Independence

Inside has "Capture Of Santa Ana" which includes three letters from him with one that begins: "Having yesterday had an unfortunate encounter, I have resolved to remain a prisoner of war in the hands of the enemy...". Signed in type: Antonio Lopez De Santa Ana.

Following this is are two more letters signed by Santa Ana concerning disposition of his troops and

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 30, 1827

• French pirate Jacque Alexander Tardy
• U.S. merchant brig Crawford hijack

Inside has nearly a full page article: "Piracy and Murder" which is prefaced: "We do not often publish articles like the following but there is something so peculiarly horrid in the piracy & murder committed on board the brig Crawford & in the history of Tardy..." with a bit more, & followed by the considerable detail of this fascinating event.
This article is followed by:

TULARE WEEKLY TIMES, Visalia, California, April 10, 1880  From this Tulare County city in the agriculturally-rich San Joaquin Valley of Central California. News of the day with several interesting advertisements.
Complete in 8 pages, chipping at margins with margin tears, loose at the spine, quite fragile & should be handled carefully.

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Aug. 7, 1863

• Sufferings of the colored people
• General Joseph E. Johnston
• Enterprise, Mississippi
• Guerrilla leader John S. Mosby

Front page column heads on the Civil War include: "Johnston's Army at Enterprise" "Retreat * Scattering of Rebel Forces" "The Situation at Vicksburg" "Preparations for the Fall Campaign" "The Rebel Force at Fredericksburg" "Moseby Capturing More Sutlers' Wagons" & much more. 
Page 7 has nearly half a column headed: "The Sufferings of the Colored People"

THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, March 2, 1802

• re. Thomas Jefferson's state of the union address
• Alexander Hamilton pen name Lucius Crassus

Half of page 2 and most of page 3 are taken up with: "Examination Of The President's Message, Number IX" signed in type by: Lucius Crassus, the pen name of Alexander Hamilton.
A website notes: "Hamilton’s “Examination of Jefferson’s Message to Congress of December 7, 1801,” in which Hamilton, writing as Lucius Crassus (one of the great

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 30, 1785

• Letitia Ann Sage balloon flight
• First Woman to make ascent

The back page has abandoned accounts of the June 29, 1785 launch of the balloon by Vincenzo Lunardi. In his second launch, the balloon ascended from St George's Fields London. Lunardi and Biggin, and two invitees, Letitia Ann Sage and Colonel Hastings, were supposed to make the flight, but the balloon wouldn't take off because of the weight. Lunardi and Hastings stepped down, and the balloon