Historic Newspapers: New Additions
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Item #727105THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., Aug. 28, 1942
* USS Iowa battleship launching
* United States Navy - WWII
The front page has a two column photo with heading: "Biggest Warship Is Launched" with brief text.
And the top of the back p age has a one column heading: "IOWA, BIGGEST BATTLESHIP, IS LAUNCHED EARLY" with subheads. (see... Read full description -
Item #727093LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 27, 1997
* Communications Decency Act unconstitutional
* Reno v. American Civil Liberties Union
* "Magna Carta" of digital speech - First Amendment
* Obscene material on the World Wide Web
* Supreme Court of the United States
* 1st major SCOTUS decision re. the internet
The front page has a two column heading: "Law... Read full description -
Item #727092LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 26, 1997
* Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA)
* City of Boerne v. Flores landmark decision
* Supreme Court of the United States
The front page has a two column heading: "High Court Overturns Religious Freedom Act" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with all sections (100+ pages), very nice condition.
Backgr... Read full description -
Item #727091THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 6, 1931
* Early Jim Londos "The Golden Greek"
* Early professional wrestling match
* vs. Fred Carone in Newark, New Jersey
Page 31 has a somewhat discrete report with a one column heading: "Londos Throws Carone" and subhead. (see image)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no... Read full description -
Item #727090THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Nov. 27, 1673
* 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... Read full description -
Item #727087THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, May 28, 1963
* Willi Unsoeld and Barry Bishop
* Mountaineers - Mount Everest Expedition
* First American team to reach the summit
* Extreme hardships on the ascent (frostbite toes)
The front page has a banner heading: "They Kicked Each Other to Stay Alive" with subhead and photo. (see images)
Complete with all 40+ pages, library... Read full description -
Item #727084LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 11, 1979
* Wichita Falls, Texas F4 tornado
* Red River Valley tornado outbreak
* "Terrible Tuesday" disaster
The front page has a banner headline announcing: "48 Killed in 'Tornado Alley'" with subhead. (see images) Nice for display.
Complete 1st section only with all 30 pages, very nice condition.
Background: The historical... Read full description -
Item #727083(5) THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated Nov. 16, 1758; May 3, 1760; April 20, 1765; May 31, 1768; and Oct. 27, 1770. A nice little group lot providing a flavor of life in England from the period when tensions were growing with its American colonies.
Each issue is complete in 8 pages, 8 by 11 inches, perhaps... Read full description -
Item #726903COMMERCIAL HERALD & MARKET REVIEW, San Francisco, Jan. 29, 1880 The focus of this newspaper seems to be on the mining industry, not surprising given the era. The issue is mostly taken up with advertisements and notices.
Four pages, minimal margin wear, good condition. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half. -
Item #726896LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 13, 2001
* Nikolay Soltys murders
* Ukrainian fugitive captured
The top of the front page has a heading: "Suspect in Six Killings Caught in Mother's Yard" with subheads. and photo. (see images) Much more on pages 22 & 23.
Complete 1st section only with all 34 pages, great condition.
Background: The capture of Nikolay Soltys on... Read full description -
Item #726895THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 30, 1674
* 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.... Read full description -
Item #726894THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, June 16, 1701
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* Unique gift idea for that history buff
* At the turn of the 18th century
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... Read full description -
Item #726889THE CONTRA COSTA GAZETTE, Martinez, California, April 24, 1875 An early newspaper from Northern California, just east of San Francisco on the bay. It published in Pacheco until 1873 when it was removed to Martinez.
this is a quite scarce title, as only a few scattered issues are held by institutions outside of the California State Library. The Bancrsoft Library... Read full description -
Item #725882THE TIMES, London, May 8, 1840
* The disappearance of Father Thomas
* Led to the severe Jewish persecution
* Profoundly historic - notorious instance of Judaica "blood libel"
On page 5, under the unassuming heading, "MONEY-MARKET AND CITY INTELLIGENCE", is the inconspicuous but noteworthy report which includes in part: "
The issue... Read full description -
Item #725394THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, August 9, 1666
* Earliest of newspapers to be had
* Report on the great plague (rare)
Not only is this a very early issue of the oldest continually published English language newspaper in the world (it started in 1665) but the bottom of the back page has an account of the week's death toll from... Read full description -
Item #724908MIST'S WEEKLY JOURNAL, London, March 25, 1727 When it comes to notable deaths of the world, they don't get too much better than this.
Page 2 has a simple, yet powerful report noting simply: "Died, Sir Isaac Newton, the greatest Mathematician that the World ever knew."
Isaac Newton was an English mathematician, physicist, astronomer, alchemist, theologian,... Read full description -
Item #724559THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE (with Supplement), Williamsburg, Mar. 17, 1775
* Very rare Colonial Virginia publication
* Election of Patrick Henry
This newspaper was published by Alexander Purdie, a distinction to be made since there were three newspapers of this title printed in Williamsburg during the early period... Read full description -
Item #723173BOSTON DAILY JOURNAL, April 14, 1865 This is one of those fascinating newspapers that "reports" one of the great ironies in American history.
This was the date when Abraham Lincoln was assassinated while attending a performace of "Our American Cousin" at Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C. Page 3 of... Read full description -
Item #722966THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, May 13, 1667
* 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... Read full description -
Item #722876NEW YORK HERALD, July 27, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War: "Important From Charleston" "Siege of Fort Wagner on Morris Island" "The Rebels Make A Sortie & Are Worsted" "Repulse of the Enemy on James Island" "The Casualties" "Our Loss About 12,000..." "Rebels Expect Charleston to be Taken" "Fort... Read full description -
Item #722862THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Nov. 25, 1865 Among the front page column heads: "WASHINGTON" "The Reconstructed Union" "What Our Southern Brethren Think of It" "Withdrawal of Union Garrisons Demanded" "The Provisions to Justify Treason & Rebellion" "The Rewards For the Conspirators" and more.
Eight pages, never-trimmed margins, small binding indents at the blank spine, nice condition. -
Item #722860THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Feb. 22, 1865 The front page features a very nice graphic headed: "FORT SUMTER--THE OLD FAG WAVING ABOVE ITS RUINS".
The many first column heads relate to the taking of Charleston: "CHARLESTON!!" "Details Of The Evacuation" "Our Forces Occupy the City" "The Place Fired by the Rebels" "Hundreds of Citizens Killed" "Pursuit of the Rebels" and many more.
Eight pages, very nice condition. This would be great for display. -
Item #720719NORTHUMBERLAND PRESS--EXTRA, Pennsylvania This is a broadside "Extra" containing various financial information in this "Auditor's Report of the Finances of Northumberland County for the Year 1882".
Single sheet, blank on the reverse, 10 3/4 by 16 1/4 inches, good condition.
Background: The historical significance of this... Read full description -
Item #718698SIMMONS SERVICE WAR BULLETIN, May, 1919 An in-house newspaper for those working for the E. C. Simmons Cutlery & Tools company, with content relating to World War I.
This issue has tipped to the front page a pink notice concerning Major Simmons (see photos).
Twelve pages, printed on coated stock, binding holes at the spine margin, 8 by 11 inches, good condition. -
Item #717673THE LEVER, Chicago, Illinois, April 10, 1884
* Rare publication
A prohibition newspaper which railed against the sale of alcohol. Their motto in the masthead: "No License for the Liquor Traffic in Any Form or for Any Price." Most of the content is themed on this principle.
That slogan reflected the position of the Prohibition Party and the... Read full description -
Item #717535FRANCE-SOIR, Paris, France, Nov. 11, 1970 The front page is black-bordered and features a large & bold banner headline: "LA MORTE DE DE GAULLE" [The Death of De Gaulle].
Charles DeGaulle was a French general and statesman. He was the leader of Free France (1940–44) and the head of the provisional government of the French Republic... Read full description -
Item #717331GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1776 A desired issue if for the date alone, just one month before the Declaration of Independence.
Articles include: "General Carleton's account of the attack on Quebec" which takes about a full page & is signed: Guy Carleton. Also present is a "Letter from General Carleton to... Read full description -
Item #716394SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Sept. 17, 1898 A very significant issue in the history of automobiles, as the noted reference work "Kane's Famous First Facts" records that the first automobile advertisement ever published in America is on the back page (not the very first appearance, which was in the July 30, 1898 issue). ... Read full description -
Item #716393THE PROTESTANT (DOMESTICK) INTELLIGENCE, Or News both from CITY AND COUNTRY, London, England, April 2, 1680 Here is a rare opportunity to purchase a newspaper by Benjamin Harris. Harris was the first newspaper publisher in the colonies, having published "Public Occurrences Both Forreign & Domestick" in Boston in 1690. It lasted for only one... Read full description -
Item #716392THE PIONEER, San Jose, California, Aug. 9, 1879 The masthead notes: "Devoted To The Interests Of The Pioneers of California And the Resources of the Golden State."
The masthead is one of the more graphic we have seen, featuring three vignettes: one of settlers traveling, one of a bear, and another of a detailed mining scene.
The... Read full description -
Item #716391THE LINCOLN DAILY NEWS, Nebraska, March 22, 1883 We seldom encounter Nebraska newspapers from during the Wild West era, but here is one. Lincoln is the capital of Nebraska and this issue is dated from just 16 years after statehood.
Gregory's 'Union List of American Newspapers' notes that the only institution holding any issues of this title is the Nebraska Historical... Read full description -
Item #716390NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 8, 1836 The bottom of the ftpg. has a brief report: "Mexico and Texas" which begins: "Advices...that on the 20th, gen. Urrea issued a violent proclamation against the Texians and Americans, grounded on the supposition that the United States government had acknowledged the independence of Texas &... Read full description -
Item #716389THE SOUTHERN PHILATELIST, Charleston, South Carolina, March, 1890 A monthly magazine themed on stamp collecting. Has 24 pages plus the outer wrappers, 5 3/4 by 9 inches, still in nice condition. -
Item #716388THE AMERICAN MUSEUM, Philadelphia, March, 1787, Second Edition (1788) The first 6 pages are taken up with: "Common Sense, by Mr. Payne ([sic] (Concluded) Part IV. Of the present Ability of America, with some Miscellaneous Reflections".
Other items include: "Thoughts on Mobs" "A Word of Consolation for America..." "Letter from Mr. Jefferson to... Read full description -
Item #716387SUPPLEMENT TO THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE FOR THE YEAR 1777, London. This "supplemental" issue was published at the end of the year and continued the similar format of the monthly issues although not having a full title/index page. Although the table of contents does take the top half of the front page.
The best item in this issue is the quite... Read full description -
Item #716384THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 16, 1781 Page 2 has some reports on the Revolutionary War, bits including: Letters from Charlestown [Charleston] say that the great activity of Lord Rawdon...is likely to surmount the difficulties they have had to encounter...purpose to overtake them & to scour the country which bids fair to put an end to that petty... Read full description -
Item #716383A handwritten receipt noting: "The Town of Newburyport. Bought of Jonathan March. Dec. 18th 1776 1 Cord Wood...Received the above from the Treasurer." signed by Jonathan March.
Measure 3 1/4 by 5 1/4 inches, very nice condition. -
Item #716381THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 15, 1776 Most of an inside pg. is taken up with reports from North America on the Revolutionary War, including one from Halifax which includes: "...That Castle William & Fort Hill are strongly fortified. That a chain of forts, batteries & other fortifications had been erected along the New England coast,... Read full description -
Item #716378THE NEW WORLD, Philadelphia, Feb. 27, 1797 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.
Page 2 has over a full column on the: "Celebration" of Washington's 65th birthday, including the 16 toasts and much more. Also an article: "The President's Birth Day".
Page... Read full description -
Item #716377THE SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, May 24, 1791 Most of the front page is taken up the continuation of: "A Brief Examination of Lord Sheffield's Observations on the Commerce of the United States of America", the first portion focused on "Flour & Wheat" a products from America, and then "Gunpowder" and it's future... Read full description -
Item #716375COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 19, 1794 A page 3 item says: "Mr. Thomas Paine... has petitioned the National Convention of France for liberty to retire to the United States; but the prayer of his petition has been rejected. His friends in Philadelphia are soliciting some appointment for him under the United States, as a mean to effect his regress from France."
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Item #716374THE LONDON EVENING-POST, England, March 4, 1777 Page 3 has a: "Proclamation" from General James Robertson at New York, noting: "Whereas there is ground to believe that the rebels, not satisfied with the destruction of part of the city, entertain designs of burning the rest...".
Also on page 3 is: "As soon as the Congress heard that Gen. Lee was taken... Read full description -
Item #716372PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Feb. 22, 1786 An issue from the brief period between the end of the Revolutionary War and before the creation of the Constitution & the new federal government.
Page 3 has a report: "Amongst the respectable patrons of the Alexandria... Read full description -
Item #716371THE SCOTS MAGAZINE, (Edinburgh), June, 1754 Inside has two pages taken up with reports taken: "...from the journal of Major George Washington, sent by the Governor of Virginia, to the commandant of the French forces on the river Ohio...".
This is a great account of Washington's exploits near the Ohio River.
Some snippets... Read full description -
Item #716355THE BINNACLE, S.S. Ryndam, April 26, 1927 Subtitled: "Published Daily at Sea by The Floating University." An interesting little "in-house" newspaper published on board the ship of this early floating university that traveled the world.
Four pages, lightly inked library stamp in an upper corner, 9 1/2 by 12 1/2 inches, good condition. -
Item #716327COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, EXTRA, (Boston, Nov. 27, 1824) This is an interesting broadside (printed on one side only) "Extra" with no date in the dateline however a period notation at the top reads "Nov. 27, 1824" and two letters in the text have Nov., 1824 dates. The reports are entirely political. Folio size, single sheet, never bound nor trimmed, minor wear at the margins. -
Item #716326NEW YORK TIMES, July 3, 1938 The top of an inside page (E-3) has a very notable political cartoon concerning the plight of Jewish refugees trying to flee Nazi Germany, notable enough that it is a feature display in the National Holocaust Museum in Washington, D.C.
This cartoon was created in anticipation of the Evian Conference,... Read full description -
Item #716325DAILY EXAMINER, Richmond, Virginia, Jan. 26, 1863 A nice single sheet issue (typical late in the war) with a full masthead, with front page reports headed: "The Yankees Across the Rappahannock" "Appointments In the Department" "The Nautical Jeffreys" "Our Military Resources with several subheads: "Latest News From the North with subheads including: "The... Read full description -
Item #716324NEW YORK WEEKLY DAY-BOOK CAUCASIAN, June 10, 1865 A decidedly racist newspaper which began well before the Civil War & lasted a few years after. As such, their reporting on war events provide a contrasting perspective beyond most other Northern newspapers.
Among the reports: "The Assassination Trial" "The Military Court... Read full description -
Item #716323SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Oct. 6, 1849 Page 3 has about half a column headed: "The Gold Region - Life In California" which offers some interesting content.
Four pages, large folio size, never bound nor trimmed, 3 folds with mild fold & margin wear. Generally good. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.
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