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Nez Perces War ends: Chief Joseph surrenders...
Item #648129
October 11, 1877
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Oct. 11, 1877
* Nez Perce War ends
* Battle of Bear Paw - Snake Creek
* Chief Joseph surrenders
The ftpg. has: "End of the Nez Perces War - Chief Joseph's Surrender" with subhead: "The Entire Camp Delivered Up After Three Days' Fighting--Reported Trouble Between Sitting Bull & the Canadian Authorities" "Details of the Surre... See More
Mormons still rule Utah...
Item #648072
September 29, 1882
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Sept. 29, 1882
* Mormons - Mormonism
* Salt Lake City, Utah
Page 6 has 1 1/2 columns taken up with: "MORMONS STILL RULE" "Disfranchisement of Polygamists Fails to Solve the Utah Problem" "...Gentiles Outnumbered Two to One..." and more.
Twelve pages, very nice condition.... See More
The circulation of the new currency...
Item #648050
July 10, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 10, 1929
* United States currency changes look
* Bank notes made smaller
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "$3,921,000,000 New Currency Out today; 'Curiosity Demand' for Smaller Bills Expected". (see) This is when the size of the currency was revised to the smaller size like we currently have.
Other news, sports and... See More
Illustrated ad for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show...
Item #648043
October 11, 1885
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Oct. 11, 1885
* Buffalo Bill Cody
* Wild West Show ad
Page 7 contains an advertisement for "Buffalo Bill's Wild West" show which includes a nice print of him. Good text on those in the show, with special mention that the show: "...features the Renowned Sioux Chief, Sitting Bull..." with more.
Twelve pages, good condition.... See More
A Proclamation from the infamous "Queen" Margaret Nicholson...
Item #647064
January 19, 1787
PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & DAILY ADVERTISE, Philadelphia, Jan. 19, 1787 The ftpg. has a fascinating: "Proclamation - By the Queen Margaret" who was actually the infamous Margaret Nicholson, who the previous year attempted to assassinate King George III some months prior. She was ultimately determined to be inside and was committed to the asylum at Bedlam, England. She had claimed--a... See More
Stage set for the 'Black Sox' World Series... Babe Ruth sets a new home run record...
Item #646872
September 25, 1919
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 25, 1919
* Early Babe Ruth home run record w/ Boston Red Sox
* White Sox win pennant - World Series scandal set
A doubly notable issue in the world of baseball, as the top of the sports page (pg. 10) reports: "White Sox Nail American League Pennant And Quality To Meet Reds In World's Series", setting the stage for the infamous "Bl... See More
St. Valentine's Day massacre...
Item #646825
February 15, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 15, 1929
* St. Valentine's Day Massacre (1st report)
* George 'Bugs' Moran & Al 'Scarface' Capone
The top of the front page has a three line, two column headline announcing one of the more infamous events of the gangster era: "7 CHICAGO GANGSTERS SLAIN BY FIRING SQUAD OF RIVALS, SOME IN POLICE UNIFORMS". Subheads i
... See More
* St. Valentine's Day Massacre (1st report)
* George 'Bugs' Moran & Al 'Scarface' Capone
The top of the front page has a three line, two column headline announcing one of the more infamous events of the gangster era: "7 CHICAGO GANGSTERS SLAIN BY FIRING SQUAD OF RIVALS, SOME IN POLICE UNIFORMS". Subheads i
The infamous stock market crash of 1929...
Item #646748
October 28, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 28, 1929
* Stock market crash of 1929
* During the heart of the crash
* Best title to be had ?
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 confl... See More
Results from America's first census...
Item #646448
September 10, 1791
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 10, 1791
* 1st Census of the United States (results)
* 18th century original
Page 3 contains a rather small report under the heading: "The Number Of Souls" which reports the result of the first census ever taken in the United States, a result of the Act of Congress from 1790 which authorized it. A census has been conducted every ten years s... See More
Executions of those involved in the John Brown Harper's Ferry raid...
Item #646273
December 17, 1859
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 17, 1859
* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid
* Harpers Ferry WV West Virginia
* Execution of Cook & Coppic
The top of page 5 has column heads: "THE CHARLESTOWN EXECUTIONS" "Great Influx of Strangers" "A Grand Military Parade" "The Prisoners Preparing for Death" "Attempted Escape of Cook and Coppic&q... See More
Jefferson Davis is captured...
Item #646011
May 15, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 15, 1865 The first column of the front page has some very nice heads in larger type than normal announcing the capture of the President of the Confederacy, Jeff Davis, including: "HIGHLY IMPORTANT" "THE CAPTURE OF JEFF. DAVIS" "He is Surprised at Irwinsville, Ga., on the 10th" "Jeff. Tries to Escape in Women's Clothes" "A... See More
Canadians are instigators of the Indians...
Item #645849
October 27, 1763
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 27, 1763
* Early Native Americans - Indians
The top of page 5 has: "America" with a report: "By particular accounts of the Indian attempts on Detroit & our other remote posts, it evidently appears that some Canadians & other French...were the secret instigators of the Savages in their most villainous and bloody attempts & had per... See More
Early content on the Revolutionary War...
Item #645324
October 31, 1775
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, October 31, 1775
* Early in the Revolutionary War
* Original reporting from the enemy
Page 2 has a report from New York mentioning: "We have made a beginning of casting of brass cannon in this city. Yesterday a brass six pounder, cast by James Byers...city is formed into four battalions...properly uniformed and make a fine appearance." And anot... See More
Thoughts on the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown...
Item #644470
March 7, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 7, 1782
* re. Surrender of Lord Cornwallis
* Revolutionary War - Yorktown, Virginia
Inside has news headed: "America - From the South Carolina Gazette", the first article being critical of how France treats the people of Yorktown, with thoughts of uniting with England. Another report from Charleston is also cynical of the intentions of&nb... See More
Reflecting on the Revolutionary War... Cornwallis writes...
Item #644433
January 29, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 29, 1782
* Revolutionary War Era
* 18th century
* From The Enemy
Most of the ftpg. is taken up with an essay which explores this history of England's relationship with the American colonies, and what led to war. One bit mentions: "...The Rubicon was already passed; and the Colonies had dared to commit their cause to the events of war. Per... See More
The fate of Col. Isaac Haynes... Much on the war...
Item #644429
January 19, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 19, 1782
* Revolutionary War Era
* 18th century
* From The Enemy
Pg. 2 has nice post-surrender reports including: "...that after the capitulation, drew lots which should come home because a number of them were to stay with their men. Those who were fortunate embarked at York Town for New York...that General Arnold is also coming to England...... See More
American naval flag "Don't tread on me" described...
Item #643815
July 18, 1776
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 18, 1776
* "Don't tread on me" naval flag
* Post Declaration of Independence
* Revolutionary War original from enemy
A terrific item on the back page has a rare description of one of the American flags used during the Revolutionary War by the colonists, the text reading: "...the colours of the American fleet were striped under the Uni... See More
Rare, very early "newspaper" with nice Plague mention...
Item #643058
July 10, 1665
THE INTELLIGENCER, London, July 10, 1665
* Earliest of newspapers to be had
* Reports on the great plague (rare)
Here is an uncommon title in newsbook format (the forerunner of newspapers), which has news from various cities in England and Europe. The front page begins with mention of the "new world" with: "Since the last accompt I gave you of the outrages of the Dutch ... See More
Uncommon title of the 18th century...
Item #640744
May 1, 1773
THE SCOTS MAGAZINE, Edinburgh, Scotland, May, 1773 Although formatted much like the more common "Gentleman's Magazine" this is a much more scarce title.
Near the back are the latest news reports from various cities in Europe, with the main body of the issue taken up with various articles as noted in the "Contents".
Complete in 56 pages, disbound, title page has the ... See More
French troops marching for South Carolina... Letter to the Jews...
Item #640569
May 30, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 30, 1782
* Revolutionary War Era
* 18th century
* From The Enemy
Page 4 has over a full column headed: "American News - From the New York Gazette". Some bits include: "...from Virginia we learn that the French troops have left the garrisons of York and Hampden & marched from South Carolina...The Congress have demanded 12,000 men ... See More
Criticizing plans to acknowledge American independence...
Item #640565
May 14, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 14, 1782 Over one-third of page 6 is a letter signed: A British and also A Real American Patriot, which is very critical of plans to offer peace with America and to acknowledge its independence, noting: "...Shall our hasty peace-makers then sever those Colonies from the British empire by declaring them independent?...the proposition of granting indepen... See More
Cook's voyage to the Hawaiian Islands with a related print...
Item #640325
THE UNIVERSAL MAGAZINE, London, May, 1785* HMS Resolution - Royal Navy
* Captain James Cook death
* Third Voyage - Hawaiian Islands
This magazine--much more scarce than the Gentleman's Magazine--published in serial form the account of: "Captain Cook's Voyage to the Northern Hemisphere...", this issue containing reports from February, 1779 when he returned to the Hawaiian... See More
Early report of the gold diggings in California... Slave ship captured...
Item #639193
December 16, 1848
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 16, 1848
* California gold rush
* Slave ship captured
Page 3 has over half a column of detailed reporting headed: "Later From the Gold Region" which is an early report, as most gold diggings were in 1849. Also at the bottom of the pg: "Slaver Captured" which reports on the ship Goodwin with 400 slaves on board (see).
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Andrew Jackson deals with the aftermath of the Battle of New Orleans...
Item #638861
April 11, 1815
NEW YORK EVENING POST, April 11, 1815
* Ending of the War of 1812
* Battle of New Orleans victory
* General Andrew Jackson
Page 2 has a letter datelined from New Orleans headed: "Head Quarters, Seventh Military District" in which he deals with the issue of French supporters at New Orleans, etc., signed in type: Andrew Jackson. What follows are 3 other documents each signed ... See More
Rare 17th century title from England...
Item #637896
THE PRESENT STATE OF EUROPE OR THE HISTORICAL & POLITICAL MONTHLY MERCURY, London, England, April, 1695 * Rare 17th century title
This is a very uncommon periodical published during the reign of King William III, formatted something like a pamphlet but definitely a periodical, with the more extended title reading: "... Giving an Account of all the Publick and Private Occurren... See More
Check from Cooperstown, 1834...
Item #637341
This is a genuine check written on the "Otsego County Bank" of Cooperstown, New York dated 1834. Included is the amount in the lower left corner with a signature in the lower right. There is a nice engraving of an eagle with an olive branch in its beak (see).An early financial item & great to have from this town famous as the home of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Measures 2 3/4 by 5 1... See More
Battle of Chickamauga... Hanging of a spy...
Item #629920
September 26, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Sept. 26, 1863
* Battle of Chickamauga
* Tennessee & Georgia
* In a Confederate title
A nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy. The front page includes: "From Northern Virginia" "A Daring Act" "Execution of a Spy at Camp Lee" which has considerable detail on the hanging of Spencer Kellogg (see).
Much on... See More
Death of the King, in a British newspaper...
Item #629474
February 7, 1952
THE DAILY TELEGRAPH, London, England, Feb. 7, 1952
* King George VI death
* Queen Elizabeth II reigns
* Best title to be had
The banner headline announces: "DEATH OF KING GEORGE VI" with various related subheads and a nice photo captioned: "A recent portrait of his Majesty King George VI" with much related text. At the very top is: "8 Page Memorial Supplement... See More
George Washington signs the "General Embargo"...
Item #628397
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, April, 1794 The bulk of the issue is taken up with a wide range of eclectic articles as noted in the title/contents page, including: "Form of the Jewish Bill of Divorce" "Description of the Great Pyramid in Egypt" is concluded from a previous issue.Near the back is the: "Monthly Gazette" which has news reports from Europe &a... See More
The duel between Smyth & Porter after a charge a cowardice... Porter's account, in contract to Smyth's...
Item #626406
January 4, 1813
THE WAR, New York, Jan. 4, 1813
* Alexander Smythe vs. Peter B. Porter
* Bloodless duel - War of 1812
The front page begins with a report headed: "Duel", providing the details of duel fought between Gen. Smyth and Gen. Porter after the latter charged the former with cowardice in battle. This is a fascinating incident, reported in Wikipedia: "...After the failed attack ... See More
Thomas Edison invents the phonograph...
Item #619449
December 22, 1877
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Dec. 22, 1877 Page 2 has an extremely significant article headed: The Talking Phonograph" which begins: "Mr. Thomas Edison recently came into our office, placed a little machine on our desk, turned a crank, and the machine inquired as to our health, asked how we liked the phonograph, informed us that it was very well, and bid us a cordial good night. ... See More
Hawaii statehood announced in a Honolulu newspaper...
Item #619225
March 12, 1959
HONOLULU STAR BULLETIN, Hawaii, March 12, 1959 (1st section)
* Best Hawaii statehood issue
* Terrific for display
This would be "the" displayable issue to own recognizing Hawaii becoming the 50th state of the Union. The huge banner headline across the top of the front page--in red ink--screams: "STATEHOOD" with an 8 1/2 by 6 inch color print of an American flag wit... See More
Coronation of King James II and Queen Mary...
Item #617204
April 27, 1685
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, April 23-27, 1685
* Coronation of King James II and Queen Mary
* Best title to be had - rare as such
This is one of the more desirable & historic events of the period, with the entire front page & some of the back page taken up with the coronation of King James II and Queen Mary. The report is datelined April 23 and has a one paragraph pref
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* Coronation of King James II and Queen Mary
* Best title to be had - rare as such
This is one of the more desirable & historic events of the period, with the entire front page & some of the back page taken up with the coronation of King James II and Queen Mary. The report is datelined April 23 and has a one paragraph pref
Early use of term "Union Jack" & descriptive of the British flag...
Item #617017
September 28, 1674
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 28, 1674
* Very early Union Jack Flag description
More than half of the front page is taken up with a notable Proclamation by the King of England concerning use and description of the British flag, and is one of the earliest printed references to the term "Union Jack" for the flag (is it the earliest??).
The Proclamation is a result of merchant s... 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
Rare same-day report on the death of King George II...
Item #612852
October 25, 1760
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 25, 1760 Only to be had in a London newspaper is this very rare, same-day report of the death of the king. At the top of the back page is a heading: "Postscript" with news recently received, the text noting: "This morning about seven o'clock, departed this life, at his palace at Kensington, his Sacred Majesty our most graciou... See More
Rare same-day report on the death of King George II...
Item #611010
October 25, 1760
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 25, 1760 Only to be had in a London newspaper is this very rare, same-day report of the death of the king. At the top of the back page is a heading: "Postscript" with news recently received, the text noting: "This morning about seven o'clock, departed this life, at his palace at Kensington, his Sacred Majesty our most graciou... See More
One of the more fascinating publishers from the Civil War...
Item #609907
January 25, 1865
BROWNLOW’S KNOXVILLE WHIG, AND REBEL VENTILATOR, Tennessee, Jan. 25, 1865
* Very rare Civil War title
* William Gannaway "Parson" Brownlow
W. G. Brownlow, or Parson Brownlow, was a fascinating personality to say the least. He regarded anyone who disagreed with him about religion or politics as an enemy. The circuit-riding Methodist parson turned to the pres... See More
1964 President Herbert Hoover death...
Item #608411
October 20, 1964
HERALD EXAMINER, Los Angeles, California, Extra, October 20, 1964
* President Herbert Hoover death
The front page has a nice banner headline: "HOOVER DIES" with subhead: "Long Career Of Service Ends at 90" and photo. (see)
Incomplete issue containing all 20 pages of the 1st section of a 4 section newspaper.
Famous Homer print...
Item #606310
September 19, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 19, 1874 Although there are many very nice prints within this complete, 16 page issue, by far the most desired is the very nice full page print by Winslow Homer titled: "Flirting on the Sea-Shore, and on the Meadow" (see).
Also included in this issue is a nice full front page by Frank Church: "A Village Public School--The Young O... See More
Kennedy still alive as of this report?
Item #604427
November 22, 1963
ERIE DAILY TIMES--EXTRA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 22, 1963 Bold & dramatic banner head: "KENNEDY SHOT ! " with a relatively brief "Bulletin" on the ftpg. concerning the assassination, all other reports are unrelated save for a ftpg. photo: "Warm Welcome In Texas" showing JFK and Jackie.
This report does not officially confirm his death but rather notes: "...... See More
Sam Adams has taken off... Indian cruelty...
Item #597645
September 15, 1777
EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Sept. 15, 1777
* American Revolutionary War
* General George Washington
* Samuel Adams & more
Page 2 has a letter from a general officer in General Washington's Camp at Middle Brook dated June 23, 1777, which includes: "The enemy...formed a design of going to Philadelphia by land & on the 13th...marched with one division of the ar... See More
Soviet Union Young Communists' League membership booklet...
Item #562115
January 1, 1960
A curious little booklet which is actually a "Komsomol", or a Soviet Union Young Communists League membership card, unused.
The photos below shows its content, having a cloth-based & sturdy red cover with a portrait of Lenin, the inside front cover including a specific membership number and space for a photo and name & address, with the remaining 13 pages being a blank form wi... See More
1781 Revolutionary War military pay document...
Item #561452
FASCINATING DOCUMENT for providing pay to soldiers through the Deputy Quarter Master of the Military for the "State Of Connecticut". This document contains a signature, is dated in 1781 and is approx. 4 by 6 inches.Minimal wear but generally very nice condition. A terrific item for display and dated during this very significant year in the war when Cornwallis surrendered.
The photo is... See More
19th century 2nd rate issues (not damaged)...
Item #559650
WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT (2nd rate - not damaged) of 50 American newspapers dating from 1820 - 1896. All are in 2nd rate condition (none damaged) with at least 7 different titles. The issues may have staining, edge tears, close-trimming, more than normal foxing ad wear, but will not have missing pages, cut-outs, etc. A great lot for a dealer or someone wishing to begin a collection when c... See More
Uncommon 1767 provincial title with a decorative masthead...
Item #204514
THE GLOCESTER JOURNAL, England, 1767 (currently spelled Gloucester). Here is a very nice, four page issue from the year the Stamp Act was repealed and just a few years before the outbreak of the Revolutionary War in the colonies. This issue has a very nice & decorative masthead featuring engravings on either side. The front page also has a red-inked tax stamp. This issue contains various news ... See More
The War of 1812...
Item #180016
A lot of ten newspapers of a blend of various folio-size and non-folio-size newspapers (various titles), all containing news on The War of 1812. Average condition with mild wear and foxing; not damaged or 2nd rate. A great set of historic issues at a very reasonable price.
Wall Street...
Item #177097
May 18, 1901
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 18, 1901 The frontpage cartoon is of Wall Street: "Those Lambs Were Getting Too 'Chesty'," by W.A. Rogers, and includes a related editorial article. Also included are: "The American Steel Industry," "The Elevation of Mgr. Martinelli to the Cardinalate," "The Launching of the Rival Yachts," "The Cuban Situ... See More
1887 Memphis, Tennessee...
Item #175216
August 27, 1887
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 27, 1887
Nice full ftpg: 'Protecting The Bluffs At Memphis, Tennessee'. Fullpg: 'At Narragansett Pier--Views of the Casino'. Great dblpgctrfld: 'Views In Memphis, Tenn.' ' shows 5 scenes. 'Interior View of the N.Y. Clearing House' is in the Supplement issue.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. Comple... See More
Several western-themed prints... Richmond's cigarette factories...
Item #175152
January 15, 1887
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 15, 1887 Front full pg. illus. pertaining to the poem "Crotalus", along with the entire text of the poem. Inside is a full pg. illus. of "The Old Bone Man of the Plains." Full pg. illus. of "Pima Indians Convoying a Silver Train in Mexico."
Doublepage centerfold of "Promenade Concert on New Year's Eve at the Produ... See More
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