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License needed to be a peddler...
Item #718162
May 17, 1686
THE LONDON GAZETTE, May 17, 1686
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* Hold something original from the 17th century
Most of the front page is taken up with: "A Proclamation" which enforces the use of a license to be a peddler.
The remainder of the ftpg. and most of the back page are taken up with other reports from Europe, plus there are s... See More
Death of Commodore Uriah P. Levy... Large Civil War map...
Item #718160
March 24, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, March 24, 1862
* Uriah P. Levy death (1st report)
* 1st Jewish commodore of U.S. Navy
* American Civil War - Jews
The most notable content within this issue is the very brief, but historic page 5 report of the death of Commodore (Admiral) Uriah P. Levy, the first U.S. Jewish Commodore, war of 1812 war hero, and credited as to having abolished the disciplinary p... See More
Cornwallis surrenders to Washington at Yorktown...
Item #718116
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1782 * Lord Charles Cornwallis
* General George Washington
* Surrender at Yorktown - Virginia
This issue contains the very historic report of the surrender of Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown, Virginia.
An inside page has a nice report headed: "Extract of a Letter from Sir Henry Clinton" which begins: "...I had th... See More
Wonderful broadside on the assassination of Lincoln, with more...
Item #717950
April 15, 1865
CHAUTAUQUA DEMOCRAT - EXTRA, (Jamestown, New York) Within the world of newspaper collecting, both major reports and graphic headlines are primary in determining collectability. The more notable the event and "flashier" the graphic appeal, the more desirable the item.
Broadsides tend to dominate such items. They were printed quickly upon receipt of news, and often in several e... See More
Map of South Pole plus much on the Revolutionary War...
Item #717326
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1776 This is a fine issue from this significant year of the Revolutionary War, with much war-related content.
Included are two pages on an: "Act for Prohibiting all Trade with America" which is followed by an: "Act of Massachusetts Bay for Fitting out Armed Vessels" which takes 3 pages.
Also reported here is a: "D
... See More
Included are two pages on an: "Act for Prohibiting all Trade with America" which is followed by an: "Act of Massachusetts Bay for Fitting out Armed Vessels" which takes 3 pages.
Also reported here is a: "D
Iran Hostage Crisis - U.S. rescue attempt fails...
Item #717202
April 26, 1980
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 26, 1980
* Operation Eagle Claw
* Iran Hostage Crisis
* U.S. rescue attempt fails
The front page has the dramatic 3-line banner heading: "CARTER VOWS TO PURSUE HOSTAGES' RELEASE BY 'EVERY AVENUE' AFTER U.S. RESCUE FAILURE; KHMEINI WARNS AGAINST NEW ARMED MOVES", with subheadings: "Ayatollah Cites Danger to Lives Of the Captives", &q... See More
Adolph Hitler declares war on Russia in 1941....
Item #717201
June 22, 1941
THE FARGO FORUM, North Dakota, June 22, 1941
* Adolph Hitler declares war on Russia
* Germans marching orders
* Pre-United States involvement
The front page has a dramatic banner headline: "NAZIS INVADE RUSSIA", with subheads: "Hitler Hurls Greatest Drive in History" and "Finland, Rumania Help Along 1,500-Mile Front; Nazis Charge Betrayal", with supporting te... See More
The calm before the storm... A letter of thanks from Boston...
Item #716214
June 08, 1767
THE GLOCESTER JOURNAL, (Gloucester), England, June 8, 1767
* Uncommon publication
* The calm before the storm
Page 3 has: "A Letter from Boston, New-England" is a note of thanks including: "...noble & generous efforts in support of the common rights of mankind & liberties of Great Britain & her colonies..." (see). The tone would change in a few ye... See More
Rare mention of Lincoln, but Seward is the presumed candidate...
Item #713890
May 18, 1860
NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, May 18, 1860 A very notable issue from near the end of the Republican Convention at Chicago, during which Lincoln would be their nomination for President.
The front page begins with: "The Chicago Convention" "Admission of Fractional Delegates" "The Majority Rule Adopted" "The Platform" "Mr. Seward Still In The Ascend... See More
Winslow Homer print: "Gathering Berries"...
Item #713390
July 11, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY New York, July 11, 1874 Although there are many fine prints in this issue, certainly the most desired is the full page by noted artist Winslow Homer titled: "Gathering Berries". This print is in very nice, clean condition.
The full front page shows: "A Kansas Land Office" and prints inside include: "A Boy's Dream of the 'Glorious Fourth&#... See More
Infamous duel between Lewis & McHenry... Acts of Congress signed by Jefferson...
Item #713235
June 13, 1808
SPOONER'S VERMONT JOURNAL, Windsor, June 13, 1808 The front page has "AN ACT" of congress: "For the establishment of a turnpike company in the county of Alexandria in the district of Columbia" signed tintype: Th. Jefferson. The balance of the front page is "AN ACT Concerning Invalid Pensions" with a very lengthy list of recipients and their amounts, signed o... See More
Lincoln repeals Hunter's controversial order emancipating slaves... Robert Smalls...
Item #712776
May 20, 1862
NEW YORK WORLD, May 20, 1862
* General David Hunter's Emancipation order
* Abraham Lincoln rebuffs (nullifies)
* Robert Smalls & companions to be compensated
The front page begins with column heads: "PRESIDENT'S PROCLAMATION" "Gen. Hunter's Proclamation Void" "The Power of Declaring Slaves Free Belongs to the President" "An Appeal To... See More
President Lincoln repeals General Hunter's order (no. 11), which had emancipated slaves... Two mentions of Robert Smalls...
Item #712691
May 20, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, May 20, 1862
* General David Hunter's Emancipation order
* Abraham Lincoln rebuffs (nullifies)
* Robert Smalls & companions to be compensated
Page one has: "Gen. Hunter's Order Repudiated by the President" followed by: "He Pronounces it Void and of No Effect" "The Policy of the Administration Reiterated." The pronounceme... See More
Five American newspapers: 1803-1809...
Item #712457
June 12, 1805
(5) Five very early 19th century American newspapers: United States' Gazette, Nov. 30, 1809; Massachusetts Spy, June 8, 1808; Boston Gazette, May 6, 1805; Independent Chronicle, Nov. 19, 1807; and New York Herald, Nov. 30, 1803. All five are good "newsy" newspapers of folio size, 4 pages, some margin tears, generally good condition. A nice set of five different, early newspapers.... See More
From 1883 Nebraska...
Item #711304
March 17, 1883
THE LINCOLN DAILY NEWS, Nebraska, March 17, 1883
* Home of the Cornhuskers
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... See More
Rules & regulations for the Army... The capture of Toronto... Siege of Fort Meigs...
Item #710803
May 25, 1813
THE WAR, New York, May 25, 1813 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 le... See More
Nat Turner's slave insurrection...
Item #708033
September 03, 1831
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 3, 1831 Certainly the most significant report in this issue is an excellent and detailed account of the slave insurrection in Virginia, let by Nat Turner.
Nat Turner was an American slave who led a slave rebellion in Virginia on August 21 that resulted in 56 deaths among their victims, the largest number of white fatalities to occur in one uprisi... See More
Reinventing the English language...
Item #707398
November 23, 1850
WECLI FONETIC ADVOCET, Sinsinati, O., Novembur 23, 1850 [Weekly Phonetic Advocate, Cincinnati, Ohio] This is one of the more curious newspapers of the 19th century.
During this time there was a movement afoot to create a new mode of writing & spelling: to spell words as they sounded, phonetically. Obviously it never caught on, but it did result in this unusual newspaper which is a... See More
A Nazi tabloid with war photos...
Item #707385
June 20, 1940
BERLINER ILLUSTRIRTE ZEITUNG, Germany, June 20, 1940 This was the Life magazine of Germany, filled with various photos.
The full front page is a photo of British & French troops evcuating Dunkirk, France. More on this inside.
Pages 2, 3, 4 & 5 show photos of "Hitler On The Front"
Tabloid size, complete in 16 pages, nice condition.
Early newspaper from Long Island...
Item #707384
April 16, 1831
THE CORRECTOR, Sag Harbor, Long Island, New York, April 16, 1831 An early newspaper from this once-famous whaling town near the eastern end of Long Island, now more famous as a playground for the rich & famous who frequent the neighboring Hamptons.
Four pages, archivally rejoined at the spine, light toning, nice condition.
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Very first of the advice column newspapers...
Item #707383
March 15, 1692
THE ATHENIAN MERCURY, London, March 15, 1692 This was the very first of the "agony aunt" newspapers, a newspaper providing personal advice to its readers.
In creating this format of responding to questions from readers, the publisher, John Dunton, did so as a result of feeling guilty for cheating on his wife. He thought that people like himself might appreciate confiding in a stra... See More
America's famous, illustrated daily newspaper...
Item #707379
April 21, 1879
THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, April 21, 1879 A great issue for framing and displaying! "Another Exodus - Home Rule in Egypt" "The Zulu War" "The Wreck of the French Floating Battery Arrogante in the Bay of Badine, Island of Hyeres" "View of Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Ill, Looking North From Madison Street" "The New Custom House and Post-Office, ... See More
Testing the "Lusitania"...
Item #707376
August 10, 1907
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Aug. 10, 1907 Articles include: "The 25 Knot Turbine Liner 'Lusitania' " which is quite detailed and includes two photos of the ship that would sink 8 years later.
Also: "The International Kite Ascensions" which includes 7 photos; "Erecting the Great Cantilever Bridge" at Blackwell's Island, New York, which includes ma... See More
American government is broke... Huddy/Asgill Affair...
Item #707375
September 26, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 26, 1782 Page 2 has news headed "America" mentions: "...lately sent to wheedle the Eastern provinces into a submission to the intolerable extractions of the Congress for the further support of their tyranny, are returned empty handed." Also a letter from New York: "People here in general talk much of peace...I fear it will be patc... See More
Address signed by Sam Adams...
Item #707374
January 26, 1795
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, Jan. 26, 1795 Page 3 has 1 1/2 columns taken up with an: "Address" to the Mass. legislature by the govern, signed in type: Samuel Adams. Mention is also made of an "illumination" celebration in Boston in honor of George Washington.
The back page has an ad for a lottery: "For the Improvement of the Federal City" then u... See More
Baseball champions...
Item #707373
May 16, 1885
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 16, 1885 The entire front page shows: 'Vesuvius In Eruption'. The prime print would be the full page captioned: "Champion Baseball Players" showing portraits of twelve players from various baseball teams, including James O'Rourke, John Ward, Joseph Hornung, William Ewing, and others.
Among other prints in the issue are: "The Twel... See More
An early newspaper which rarely comes on the collector market...
Item #707372
January 22, 1732
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, London, Jan. 22, 1732 A quite rare title as this is the first we have encountered in our 44 years. It appears to have run from 1730-1735. Later in 1732 the title would add: "...or, Universal Journal".
A nice "newsy" paper with a wide variety of items are found on pages 2 and 3, mostly from England.
Four pages, red tax stamp on the front page, 10 1/4... See More
News from the Confederate capital...
Item #707370
August 26, 1862
DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, Aug. 26, 1862 Among the front page reports on the Civil War are: "From the Rappahannock" "McClellan's Departure" "Federal Enrolling Citizens of Norfolk" "Confederate States Congress" "From the South" "Letter from Capt. Brown of the Arkansas" and more.
Complete as a single sheet, some flaking ... See More
On Adams & Jefferson assuming the Presidency and Vice Presidency...
Item #707369
February 18, 1797
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Feb. 18, 1797 Page 3 has a lengthy address: "To the Honorable the Congress of the United States" being: "The memorial & petition of the owners of land in the state of Tennessee that was purchased from the state of North Carolina & has since been yielded to the Indians for hunting ground."
Pag... See More
Interesting name...
Item #707368
June 16, 1797
PORCUPINE'S GAZETTE, Philadelphia, June 16, 1797 The entire front page is taken up with ads. The front page has a runaway slave ad under: "Fifty Dollars Reward" with much detail. Another on the back page, as well as one: "To Be Sold Cheap--An indented Negro lad, about 20 years old..." with details.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, very nice condition.
Progress of the Civil War, in a Confederate title...
Item #707367
August 26, 1862
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Aug. 26, 1862 A nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy. Among the front page reports are: "From the Rappahannock" "From James City & Gloucester" "The Difficulty of Maintaining Free Governments" "Progress Of The War" " and some legal documents including: "An Act to Punish Drunkenness in the Ar... See More
On the Confederates establishing a navy...
Item #707366
May 27, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, May 27, 1863 The front page includes: "The Yankees In York River" "From Vicksburg" "An Act to Establish A Volunteer Navy" "Hostage Retained" & other items including many more Acts from the Confederate Congress.
The back page has a lengthy editorial concerning the war, focused on the Act noted: "It is to be ... See More
The battle for Charleston...
Item #707365
April 09, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, April 9, 1863 The front page includes: "The Situation In The West" "The Parole of Federal Prisoners" "Latest From the North" "The Fight Opened at Charleston!" "The Attack Commenced!" "Terrific Firing on Both Sides!" "Official Dispatches from General Beauregard!" with two of them, each sig... See More
Closing in on Vicksburg... Battle of Port Gibson...
Item #707364
May 23, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, May 23, 1863 Among the front page reports: "From Jackson" "From Mississippi--A Fight on Saturday--Burning of Big Black Bridge--Vicksburg Closely Besieged!" "Latest From the North" which includes 2 dispatches each signed in type: U.S. Grant, Major General; plus the text of: "An Act To Establish A volunteer Navy".
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Woodhull & Claflin... The Ku Klux Klan...
Item #707363
November 05, 1872
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 5, 1872 The front page has: "The Ku Klux" "Greeley's Friends at Work in Kentucky--They Hang a Man, His Wife, and Daughter to the Same Tree".
Page 2 has: "Woodhull & Claflin" "An Indictment Found Against Them--A Writ of Habeas Corpus for Col. Blood--Arrest of Stephen Pearl Andrews".
Sisters Victoria Woodhull & Ten... See More
Civil War map of Richmond, Petersburg & vicinity...
Item #707361
May 15, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, May 15, 1862 The front page features a nice & very detailed Civil War map headed: "The Military and Naval Advance Toward Richmond and Petersburgh." Plus there are nice one column Civil War heads including: "Suffolk Occupied by a Portion of Gen. Wool's Forces" "Skirmishing With the Enemy" "The Advance On Corinth" "The Last N... See More
Civil War map of Richmond, Petersburg & vicinity...
Item #707360
May 15, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, May 15, 1862 The front page features a nice & very detailed Civil War map headed: "The Military and Naval Advance Toward Richmond and Petersburgh." Plus there are nice one column Civil War heads including: "Suffolk Occupied by a Portion of Gen. Wool's Forces" "Skirmishing With the Enemy" "The Advance On Corinth" "The Last ... See More
A different title from Tombstone, Arizona...
Item #707359
August 23, 1889
TOMBSTONE PROSPECTOR, Arizona, Aug. 23, 1889 We have had a few other newspapers from the iconic Old West town of Tombstone, but this is just the second time we have seen this title. The masthead features a great engraving of a miner on a mule.
Various mining-related items as well as regional & national news reports. The back page features a rather large "Arizona Mail & Stage Co... See More
Confederate newspaper from Raleigh... Is Sherman advancing into South Carolina?
Item #707358
December 02, 1864
THE DAILY PROGRESS, Raleigh, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 1864 Raleigh was one of the last major cities of the South to fall into the hands of Sherman, surrendering on April 13, 1865, just one day before Lincoln was assassinated. This rare Confederate title is from the latter months of the Civil War.
The front page is mostly taken up with a fascinating report headed: "Report Of The Surgeon ... See More
'Official' report of the gold discovery in California...
Item #707357
December 07, 1848
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 7, 1848 Beginning on the front page and taking all of page 2 and most of page 3 is the: "President's Annual Message" to the nation, in which is a rather lengthy & detailed report on the discovery of gold in California.
Although there were earlier newspaper reports of gold discovery, this was the first "official" anno... See More
Woodhull & Claflin open the first women's brokerage firm on Wall Street...
Item #707356
February 06, 1870
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 6, 1870 The top of the back page has an intriguing report of a very notable--yet widely unknown--Wall Street "first".
Under the column heads: "WALL STREET AROUSED" "The Female Brokers--The First Day's Operations--Manner of Their Reception by the 'Street'--A Word or Two Concerning the Adventurers" is the report of Victoria Woodhu... See More
First woman to serve in the U.S. Senate...
Item #707355
November 22, 1922
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 22, 1922 The first column of page 10 has a report in the first woman taking the oath of office as a Senator - Mrs. W. H. Felton of Georgia. Quite historic.
Note: Although notable for being the first woman to serve in the Senate, the honor was mostly ceremonial as she served but one day. Rebecca Latimer Felton was the most prominent woman in Georgia in the Progressive ... See More
John Wilkes Booth 3 years before his notoriety...
Item #707354
March 26, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 26, 1862 The front page contains one of the fascinating tidbits of history which delight collectors, in this case an inconspicuous advertisement for a theatrical production of The Apostate at the Mary Provost Theater in New York--starring John Wilkes Booth.
See the photo for the complete ad which notes the listing of the cast, including: "Last Night, but t... See More
Supreme Court acts on the "Ironclad Oath" required of ex-Confederates...
Item #707353
January 16, 1867
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Jan. 16, 1867 Page 3 has two reports concerning the controversial "Ironclad Oath" which essentially prevented political activity of ex-Confederates soldiers & supporters by requiring all voters & officials to swear they had never supported the Confederacy.
A case arose in Missouri involving a Catholic priest who was indicted for preaching without t... See More
Civil War map of Grand Junction, Tennessee...
Item #707352
May 03, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, May 3, 1862 The front page features a Civil War map headed: "Probable Retreat of Beauregard To Grand Junction" showing the Corinth vicinity at the Mississippi Tennessee, Alabama border.
Column heads on the Civil War include: "Capture of Fort Macon Officially Confirmed" "Reported Evacuation of Corinth & Memphis" "Rebels Inconsolable Ove... See More
Regarding John D. Lee's confession on the Mountain Meadows Massacre...
Item #707351
April 11, 1877
THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, April 11, 1877 Among the front page articles: "The Mormons--John D. Lee's Last Confession" which mentions in part: "...in regard to the last confession of John D. Lee, the Mountain Meadows murderer...The affiant also says that in the confession as published by Howard, several important facts stated by Lee, implicating Brigham Young, were om... See More
Lou Gehrig's "Luckiest man alive" day...
Item #707350
July 04, 1939
NEW YORK TIMES, July 4, 1939 Lou Gehrig's famous speech is one of the most notable & heart-warming events in the annals of baseball history. This issue is from that day and has a article on page 18 with a two column heading: "75,000 Expected at the Stadium For Lou Gehrig Appreciation Day" with subhead. (see) Only found in this publication. Rare as such.
Other news, sports ... See More
Bobby Unser wins his first 500... In an Indianapolis newspaper...
Item #707349
May 30, 1968
THE INDIANAPOLIS NEWS, May 30, 1968 When it comes to having a great issue on the Indianapolis 500 I'm not sure they get much better than this.
The front page banner headline announces: "BOBBY UNSER WINS" as reported in this, the "5th Extra". Featured is a large photo of his brother Al Unser hitting the wall, and a photo of Bobby Unser.
Bobby Unser and others in his ... See More
Robert F. Kennedy is still alive at press time...
Item #707347
June 05, 1968
HERALD EXAMINER--EXTRA, Los Angeles, California, June 5, 1968 The banner headline: "RFK CLINGS TO LIFE" with subhead: "'Very Critical;' Suspect Identified" with 2 front page photos. This is the city where Robert Kennedy was shot (Ambassador Hotel) and as of press time he was still alive. Much related content on page 2 with photos on pages 2 & 3.
The complete ... See More
Last train robbery by "Kid" Curry and members of the Wild Bunch...
Item #707346
July 10, 1901
GREENSBORO PATRIOT, North Carolina, July 10, 1901 The top of page 11 has a very fine account of the last train robbery by members of the "Wild Bunch".
This robbery of the Great Northern train happened near Wagner, Montana, but Kid Curry and other members of the Wild Bunch. The article provides much detail and takes over half a column.
Twelve pages, cleanly cut at the spine, brown... See More
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