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The authentic issues below are our most recent additions, with the newest listings appearing 1st. If you would prefer to arrange them by chronologically, you can do so by selecting and adjusting the "Show Additional Listing Options" directly below.
Upset beats Man o' War....
Item #648359
August 14, 1919
NEW YORK TIMES, August 14, 1919
* Thoroughbred racehorse Man o' War
* Only loss "Upset" - 1st report
* Sanford Stakes
Page 17 has one column headings: "SANFORD MEMORIAL IS WON BY UPSET", "Man o' War Furnishes the Real Thrill of Race, but is Beaten by a Neck" with race charts. 1st report coverage on one of the most famous "upse... See More
Results of the "Colored Convention" in Louisville...
Item #648303
September 28, 1883
NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 28, 1883 Page 5 has over half a column headed: "THE COLORED CONVENTION" "It Adjourns After Adopting An Address to the People" "Congress Urged to Appropriate Money For Southern Schools--No Political Resolutions Adopted".
This was the famous convention at which Frederick Douglass made an historic speech just a few days prior. The article beg... See More
Terrific travelogue of a trip West on the Union Pacific...
Item #648278
December 26, 1866
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Dec. 26, 1866 Page 3 has an interesting and lengthy article: "After The Buffaloes" "The Union Pacific Railway--Nine Days o the Plains of Kansas--A Buffalo Hunt--Journalists on the Rampage". This is a great account of a train trip on the Union Pacific, at least to its terminus at this point (Leavenworth, Kansas). Included is a fine account of a buf... See More
President's state-of-the-union address...
Item #648185
December 11, 1825
BOSTON DAILY ADVERTISER, Dec. 11, 1830
* President Andrew Jackson
* State of the Union Address
All of page 2 and nearly half of pg. 3 are taken up with the President's state-of-the-union address to Congress, a tradition begun with Washington and continuing yet today. Signed in type at its conclusion: Andrew Jackson. A great review of notable events in 1830.
Four pages, some foxin... See More
Nice on Deadwood, Dakota Territory...
Item #648176
October 23, 1879
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Oct. 23, 1879
* Deadwood SD South Dakota
* Wild Bill Hickok fame
Page 6 has nearly two columns taken up with a great report on one of the more famous of the Old West towns, Deadwood, Dakota Territory. Heads: "Donan In Deadwood" "Notes of a Trip to Dakota by the Distinguished Colonel" "Mining Matters--Agricultural Prospects--Soc... See More
The work of the infamous Sam Bass...
Item #648128
September 20, 1877
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 20, 1877
* Union Pacific Big Springs robbery
* Old West outlaw - train robber Sam Bass
The front page has: "A Train Robbed By Highwaymen" being a report about a train held up by "...thirteen masked men at Big Springs, Neb..." which provides nice detail about the "loot" which included $65,000 in coin and more. Although not mentioned here,... See More
War is declared, beginning the War of 1812...
Item #647748
June 20, 1812
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 20, 1812 An inside page has a lengthy: "Declaration of War" which takes over 1 1/2 columns and is signed in type by the President: James Madison. This is followed by related reporting from the "Committee on foreign relations..." which takes over 2 pages. And on the back page is the formal Act of Congress declaring war against England, ... See More
Battle of Wilson's Creek, Missouri...
Item #647471
August 22, 1861
DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, Aug. 22, 1861
* Battle of Wilson's Creek, Missouri
* From the capital of the Confederacy
A nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy. Among the front page reports concerning the Civil War are: "The Position of Maryland" "A Novel Experiment" "Message of the Governor of North Carolina" "The Bivouac"... See More
Illinois wins BIG TEN track & field title...
Item #647163
May 26, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, May 26, 1929
* University of Illinois Fighting Illini
* Big Ten track and field champions
Page 3 of this sport's section only has a banner headline: "Illinois Wins Third Big Ten track Title in Row as Two World's Records Fall" with subheads. (see)
Other sporting news of the day. Complete sport's section only with all 8 page... See More
Chicago White (Black) Sox In 1919 World Series....
Item #646860
October 2, 1919
* Chicago White (Black) Sox
* Cincinnati Reds - World Series
* Black Sox Scandal complete set
THE NEW YORK TIMES, a complete set of all 8 games of the infamous 1919 Major League Baseball World Series between the Chicago White Sox and the Cincinnati Reds, to become known as the "Black Sox" series due to the alleged corruption of the White Sox team to throw the series.
This s
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* Cincinnati Reds - World Series
* Black Sox Scandal complete set
THE NEW YORK TIMES, a complete set of all 8 games of the infamous 1919 Major League Baseball World Series between the Chicago White Sox and the Cincinnati Reds, to become known as the "Black Sox" series due to the alleged corruption of the White Sox team to throw the series.
This s
The fabled story of Babe Ruth's home run promise...
Item #646814
October 8, 1926
NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 8, 1926
* Johnny Sylvester gets better
The sports page reports on perhaps the most famous off-the-field story on the legendary Babe Ruth. The one column article is headed: "Boy Regains Health As Ruth Hits Homers" and "John D. Sylvester, Son of National City Bank Executive, Now on Road to Recovery".
As most baseball fans know this is the story o... See More
Ruth slams 3 homers in one World Series game...
Item #646813
October 7, 1926
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 7, 1926
* Babe Ruth hits 3 home runs
* World Series of baseball
* New York Yankees
* Best title to be had ?
In the annals of World Series history one of the outstanding events remains Babe Ruth hitting three home runs in the fourth game of the 1926 World Series. That event is reported in this issue, and terrific to have in the New York Times.
The top of the... See More
On the 1929 stock market crash, in the New York Times...
Item #646743
October 23, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 23, 1929
* Stock market crash of 1929 begins
* Eve of the initial great selling spree
The stock market crash of 1929 did much to define America for the next decade, resulting in the Great Depression and all the trauma relating to it. It seemed common for many newspapers to put a positive spin on the on-going tragedy, so front page reports often conflicted w... See More
"Twelve Years A Slave"...
Item #646563
January 20, 1853
NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, Jan. 20, 1853
* Twelve Years a Slave
* Solomon Northup
* Kidnapped into slavery
The front page has a detailed account of the 1841 abduction and subsequent enslavement of freedman Solomon Northup as described in his 1853 memoir "Twelve Years a Slave" and depicted in the 2013 Oscar-winning film based on his account. Second column heads announce: "TH... See More
Civil Rights Act of 1964 becomes law...
Item #646106
July 3, 1964
THE NEWS & OBSERVER, Raleigh, North Carolina, July 3, 1964
* American Civil Rights Act of 1964
* Lyndon B. Johnson signs historic bill into law
* Key 1st report - same day report
The banner headline proclaims the very historic announcement of the Civil Rights Act: "Strong Rights Bill Becomes Law" with subhead: "President Signs 3 Hours After Passage of Act" with a ph... See More
A "cute" little Colorado Springs newspaper...
Item #645972
December 11, 1891
THE EDGEWOOD SUN, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 1892 I wouldn't use the term "cute" to describe many newspapers but I think it fits here. Four pages & measuring just 5 1/2 by 7 1/2 inches, it has advertisements, promotional & news tidbits, and various witticisms. A volume one issue of a little paper that lasted for just 2 1/2 years. Toned but in good condition.
New Orleans during the Confederacy...
Item #645023
February 19, 1862
THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, Feb. 19, 1862
* Rare Confederate title
* From the deep South
Truly Confederate newspapers from New Orleans are very difficult to find, as Admiral Farragut entered the mouth of the Mississippi in mid-April, 1862 and finally took New Orleans on April 28. Shortly thereafter Benjamin Butler moved in and took control of the city, it surrendering without a figh... See More
Alexander Graham Bell's first telephone call...
Item #643549
October 26, 1876
THE AMERICAN SOCIALIST, Oneida, New York, Oct. 26, 1876
* Alexander Graham Bell
* Invention of the telephone
"Summary Of News" an inside page contains a report stating: "The first conversation known to have been conducted by word of mouth over a telegraph wire took place between Prof. A. Graham Bell, at Boston, and Thomas A. Watson at Cambridgeport, a distance of two mi... See More
Charles Lindbergh's Yangtze River crash ...
Item #643451
October 2, 1931
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, October 2, 1931
* Aviator Charles Lindbergh & Anne Morrow
* Airplane flight to the Orient
* Yangtze River China crash
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "Lindberghs Fall In River As Their Plane Overturns; Rescued by British Tars" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 22 pages,... See More
1931 St. Louis Cardinals World Series...
Item #643446
October 2, 1931
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, October 2, 1931
* Philadelphia Athletics vs. St. Louis Cardinals
* World Series of baseball (game 2)
The front page has a nice banner headline proclaiming: "Cards Win Second; Series Even" with subheads, box scores and inning by inning description. Nice to have all related coverage on the front page and great for display.
Other news, sports and a... See More
Newsbook from the year John Smith landed at Jamestown...
Item #642470
January 1, 1607
Very early German newsbook dated on the title page: 1607. Titled: AUSSFUHRLICHER BERICHT which crudely translates to: "FULL NEWS NOTICE" done by an editor from Germany by the name of Antonius Quirinus.
Complete in 48 pages, the back leaf being blank with the 46th page having a decorative, ending embellishment. Measures 5 7/8 by 7 1/2 inches, one of the middle leaves has a professional r... See More
1928 Eastman Kodak Company advertisement...
Item #640783
August 6, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 6, 1928
* George Eastman Kodak Company
* Color home movies - Rochester NY
Page 11 has a full page advertisement for the "Eastman Kodak Company" for the newly recent invention of "KODACOLOR Home Movies in Full Color" (see)
News, sports and other advertisements of the day. Complete in 40 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on v... See More
1928 Walter Hagen cigarettes advertisement....
Item #640767
August 7, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 7, 1928
* Walter Hagen - PGA golfer
* Lucky Strikes cigarettes ad
Page 12 has a 17 x 10 inch advertisement for Lucky Strike cigarettes, promoted by golfing legend Walter Hagen.
News, sports and other advertisements of the day. Complete in 44 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with a high percentage of cotton &... See More
1st game at Kinnick Stadium.... Iowa Hawkeyes...
Item #639170
October 6, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 6, 1929
* Kinnick Stadium debut (Nile Kinnick)
* Iowa Hawkeyes NCAA college football
The sport's section of this issue is loaded with college football reports from the previous day. Page 4 of this section has small and somewhat discrete headings at the bottom of the page that read: "Iowa On Top, 46-0" and "Has Easy Time With Monmouth as New Sta... See More
Shooting Apache scouts...
Item #638643
August 15, 1885
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Aug. 15, 1885
* Apache Wars
Likely due to its location on the edge of the Western frontier, this newspaper typically contained a wealth sensational crime reports and events from the West than found in eastern newspapers.
Page 4 has: "Shooting Apache Scouts - Lieut Davis' Method of Dealing with Treacherous Redskins", a report from New Mexico. Als... See More
The trial of Aaron Burr for High Treason...
Item #638581
October 21, 1807
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 21, 1807 Most of the ftpg. is taken up with several documents headed: "Circuit Court of the United States--On the Motion to Commit Messrs. Burr, Blannerhassett, and Smith" concerning their charge of High Treason. Also on the ftpg is a letter signed in type: Andrew Jackson. Page 3 has a report that: "The U.S. frigate Constitution, ... See More
Death & funeral of the governor...
Item #632723
June 19, 1799
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, June 19, 1799
* Increase Sumner death
* Massachusetts governor
The front page has: "On Matrimony". Page 3 has a black-bordered report on the death & funeral of Mass. Governor Increase Sumner including the "Order Of Procession" and the position of "The Corpse" with the pall bearers, etc. (see).
The ... See More
Published by the Soviets at the 1958 World's Fair...
Item #630436
May 17, 1958
SPUTNIK "The USSR Paper At the Brussels Universal & International Exhibition 1958", May 17, 1958
* 1958 World's Fair in Brussels
* The US vs. USSR Space Race
A quite rare newspaper published by the Soviet Pavilion at the 1958 World's Fair, the first major World's Fair held since World War II. Not surprisingly, the Soviets exploited their lead in the space rac... See More
General Buckner's report on the fall of Fort Donelson...
Item #629831
September 16, 1862
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Sept. 16, 1862
* Battle of Fort Donelson, Tennessee
* Simon Bolivar Buckner official report
* After release from Fort Warren (Boston)
* From the capital of the Confederacy
A nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy. Certainly the notable content is: "Official Report of Gen. Buckner in Regard to the Fall of Fort Donelson" which t... See More
Creating the Bank of the United States...
Item #628845
THE UNIVERSAL ASYLUM & COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, February, 1791* First Bank of the United States creation
Certainly the most notable content is at the back where is found a significant report headed: Congress of the United States" with the text of the creation of the Bank of the United States. It is titled: "An Act to Incorporate tehe Subscribers to the Bank of the Uni... See More
Paul Cuffee, Amelia Island, court martial of F. Wharton...
Item #627951
October 14, 1817
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 14, 1817 Page 3 has a bit: "Colonization of the Free Blacks" concerning a place to return to Africa, inspired by the noted Paul Cuffee (see hyperlink). Page 2 has much coverage on the court martial of Franklin Wharton by the U.S. Navy Court & which includes some documents signed by the President: James Monroe. The back page has par... See More
By America's first newspaper publisher...
Item #627871
March 5, 1679
THE PROTESTANT (DOMESTICK) INTELLIGENCE, OR NEWS BOTH FROM CITY AND COUNTRY, London, England, March 5, 1679
* Rare 17th century periodical
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 Foreign & Domestick" in Boston in 1690. It lasted for only one i... See More
Oswego during the French & Indian War, with maps...
Item #627613
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1757 Among the inside pages is a quite lengthy & detailed article titled: "An Historical Account of American Affairs during the Two last years, with a particular journal of the Siege & Surrender of Oswego" with this text taking over six pages (see photos for portions). This text also includes a report headed "Account o
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Basis for a charge of cowardice... Battle of Wild Cat Creek...
Item #626405
December 28, 1812
THE WAR, New York, Dec. 28, 1812
* Battle of Wild Cat Creek
* Indians ambush Samuel Hopkins Infantry
The front page begins with a letter from Buffalo, signed by: Peter B. Porter, refuting the account of his failure to invade Canada as reported by General Smyth. This is a fascinating incident, as Wikipedia notes: "...After the failed attack on Canada, Smyth was insulted by Brigadi... See More
Two of the best Kennedy assassination issues to be had...
Item #624389
November 23, 1963
Here is a terrific pair of issues on the assassination of John F. Kennedy from the city where it happened. Both issues are THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS from Texas.
Note: While we do offer each of these issues as stand-alone items, purchasing them as a set will enable you to take advantage of a discounted price.
You get the November 23, 1963 edition which is a quite rare & extremely desirable ne... See More
On the 1929 stock market crash, in the New York Times...
Item #622816
November 1, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 1, 1929
* The great stock market crash of 1929
* Best title to have in (NYC)
The stock market crash of 1929 did much to define America for the next decade, resulting in the Great Depression and all the trauma relating to it. It seemed common for many newspapers to put a positive spin on the on-going tragedy, so front page reports often conflicted with the real... See More
Bonaparte & the Bible in St. Helena...
Item #622024
May 1, 1816
NEW YORK SPECTATOR, May 1, 1816
* Napoleon exiled to St. Helena
The front page has a brief letter from St. Helena concerning Bonaparte in banishment (see). Also on the ftpg: "Earthquake at Lisbon". Page 2 has a very lengthy Act of Congress "To regulate the Duties on Imports & Tonnage" signed in type by the President: James Madison.
Four pages, bit irregular at ... See More
Longest continuously published Mormon periodical...
Item #621725
September 6, 1880
THE LATTER DAY SAINTS' MILLENNIAL STAR, Liverpool, England, Sept. 6, 1880
* One of the oldest Mormon periodicals
This periodical, typically shortened to "Millennial Star", was the longest continuously published periodical of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, being printed from 1840 until 1970. During its 130-year history the Millennial Star varied from bein... See More
On independence, and the Revolutionary War...
Item #617182
August 3, 1776
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, August 3, 1776
* Great year to have (1776)
* re. Declaration of Independence
* American Revolutionary War
This was a decidedly Tory newspaper, supportive of the British efforts in America. This newspaper ended publication in June, 1778 when the British evacuated the city. This issue was printed less than a month after it printed the Declaration ... See More
Providing a basis for killing a king...
Item #617159
July 26, 1683
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 26, 1683
* Charles II of England
* Assassination plot
On Saturday 21 July 1683, in the wake of the Rye House Plot to assassinate King Charles II and his brother James Duke of York, the Convocation of the University of Oxford passed its
judgment and decree: "... against certain pernicious books and damnable doctrines, destructive to the sacred persons ... See More
First transcontinental excursion from coast to coast...
Item #615312
TRANS-CONTINENTAL -- a complete reprint collection of all 12 issues of this fascinating newspaper.The newspaper titled "Trans-Continental" was a stroke of historical genius in the mind of its editor, W. R. Steele. On May 24, 1870 over 130 passengers boarded a beautiful eight car Pullman train built under special orders of George M. Pullman specifically for this trip, the first chartere... See More
Yankee newspaper from South Carolina...
Item #614496
March 24, 1864
THE PALMETTO HERALD, Port Royal, South Carolina, March 24, 1864
* Very rare Yankee occupation title
This Southern coastal town was captured by Yankee naval forces late in 1861 and remained a base for other operations along the Atlantic coast. An uncommon Yankee title from this otherwise Confederate stronghold. This is just the volume 1, number 4 issue with content including: "On G... See More
Mediumship exposed....
Item #608022
May 29, 1923
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 29, 1923
* Mediumship - mediums exposed
* Spiritualism - spirits
The front page has one column headlines that include: "SPIRIT PHENOMENA EXPOSED AS FAKES BY ELECTRICAL TRAP" "Here Are the Results of the First Scientific American Test of a Medium" "'Psychic Wonders' All His" "Hidden Devices Showed He Left His Chair 15 Times t... See More
Terrific engraving of a trumpeting news boy...
Item #600983
February 22, 1836
DEREIZENDE NIEUWS-BODE, Amsterdam, Sept. 18, 1836
* Uncommon title
* Nice masthead engraving
A curious little newspaper in Dutch, perhaps most notable for the comparatively large, nice engraving on the front page of a man on horseback "trumpeting" the news. Note the iconic windmill in the background. I believe the title translates to "Traveling News boy".
Measures... See More
Terrific engraving of a trumpeting news boy...
Item #593142
February 22, 1836
DEREIZENDE NIEUWS-BODE, Amsterdam, Feb. 22, 1836 A curious little newspaper in Dutch, perhaps most notable for the comparatively large, nice engraving on the front page of a man on horseback "trumpeting" the news. Note the iconic windmill in the background. I believe the title translates to "Traveling News boy".
Measures 6 1/4 by 7 1/2 inches, 4 pages, great condit... See More
Terrific engraving of a trumpeting news boy...
Item #576528
March 23, 1836
DEREIZENDE NIEUWS-BODE, Amsterdam, March 23, 1836 A curious little newspaper in Dutch, perhaps most noted for the comparatively large, nice engraving on the front page of a man on horseback "trumpeting" the news.
The title translates to "Traveling News boy".
Four pages, 6 by 8 inches, great condition..
Olympiad held in Los Angeles...
Item #576172
December 4, 1931
LOS ANGELES TIMES, The Games of the Tenth Olympiad Section, Los Angeles, California, December 4, 1931 This is a 32-page Fiftieth Anniversary Edition section dedicated to the Olympiad. This contains information on the Story of the Olympic Games, information on Los Angeles hosting the games in 1932 including the program of events, and photos of the American hopefuls. Included is a lot of adver... See More
United States Post Office...
Item #575837
April 18, 1896
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 18, 1896 The ftpg. shows: "Letter Canceling Machines in the U.S. Post Office, New York City" with a related article as well.
Page 3 has a report on the 1896 Olympic Games, the first held after begin abolished 15 centuries ago. Various prints of: "Gas Machine for Industrial & Domestic Uses" and various other prints... See More
Death of George Harrison in a Liverpool newspaper...
Item #562758
November 30, 2001
LIVERPOOL ECHO, England, November 30, 2001 This is the regular 52 page daily issue of this newspaper from George Harrison's hometown, the edition as sold on the streets of Liverpool the morning after his death. The ftpg. features a recent photo of Harrison with the headline: "BEATLE GEORGE IS DEAD" and various subheads (see photos). There are several reports and additional p
... See More
Death of John Lennon in a Liverpool newspaper...
Item #562757
December 9, 1980
LIVERPOOL ECHO, England, December 9, 1980 Few could argue for a more desirable and scarce newspaper on the death of John Lennon than this, his hometown newspaper.
To anyone who grew up on the 1960's the death of Beatle John Lennon was a tragic event and the end of an era. Reports of his death are desired by collectors of many interests and are more rare than assassination reports of J.F... See More
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