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Two Civil War maps...
Item #646125
May 8, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, May 8, 1862
* Battle of South Mills
* Camden County, North Carolina
* Capture of New Orleans, Louisiana
Two Civil War maps in this issue including a ftpg. map headed: "THE BATTLE OF CAMDEN" with much detail; and the "Supplement" issue has a very large ftpg. map headed: "THE EXPEDITION TO NEW ORLEANS". Much ftpg. text on the "Battle of Camd... See More
Map of war operations from Richmond to Wilmington...
Item #646124
March 27, 1865
THE NEW YORK HERALD, March 27, 1865
* Final days of the Civil War
* Battle of Fort Stedman
* William T. Sherman
The front page features a detailed Civil War map titled: "'THE MILITARY COMBINATIONS. - Scene of Grant's, Sherman's, Schofield's and Terry's Operations---The Encircling Columns". Among the ftpg. column heads are: "SHERMAN - Goldsboro Occu... See More
Jackie Robinson's first regular-season game... Auschwitz commander hung...
Item #646108
April 16, 1947
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, April 16, 1947
* Jackie Robinson breaks racial barrier
* 1st regular season baseball game
* Texas City disaster (1st report)
Page 7 has the historic report of Jackie Robinson's first Major League regular season game. The brief note includes: "Jackie Robinson, Brooklyn's Negro first baseman, and the first of his race to
... See More
* Jackie Robinson breaks racial barrier
* 1st regular season baseball game
* Texas City disaster (1st report)
Page 7 has the historic report of Jackie Robinson's first Major League regular season game. The brief note includes: "Jackie Robinson, Brooklyn's Negro first baseman, and the first of his race to
Letter from an "old soldier" to Washington...
Item #646107
July 20, 1793
THE NEW YORK JOURNAL & PATRIOTIC REGISTER, July 20, 1793
* Letter to President George Washington
Page 2 has a letter signed "an old soldier" from the Revolutionary War to President Washington concerning America's position of neutrality in the troubles in Europe. Other news of the day inside.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, some wormholes in top, blank margin, good... See More
John F. Kennedy to win his first election... Begins a 63 year family political dynasty...
Item #646103
November 6, 1946
THE BOSTON POST, Nov. 5, 1946
* Kennedy political dynasty beginning
* John F. Kennedy's 1st ever election - JFK
* U.S. House of Representatives (MA)
* Best title to be had ? very rare as such
A brief, inconspicuous report on page 6 of this election day issue marks the beginning of the Kennedy political dynasty which would last for 63 years. When Patrick Kennedy left his c... See More
George Washington comments on the Jay Treaty...
Item #646102
August 17, 1795
FEDERAL ORRERY, Boston, Aug. 17, 1795
* George Washington letter
* re. Jay's Treaty
The ftpg. has discussion of Article VII of the controversial Jay Treaty with England. And pg. 2 has an editorial letter on it as well: "An Examination of the Pending Treaty with Great Britain - To the President of the United States of America". Plus pg. 3 has a letter from the President c... See More
Defeat of Buonaparte?
Item #646099
July 22, 1799
FARMERS' MUSEUM OR LAY PREACHER'S GAZETTE, Walpole, New Hampshire, July 22, 1799
* Siege of Acre - Ottoman Empire
* Jezzar Pasha victory vs. Napoleon
Pages 2 & 3 have much reporting on the war in Europe. A pg. 3 item notes: "The Intelligence...reporting General Buonaparte's defeat by Chezar Pacha near St. John d'Acre is fully confirmed...".
Four pages, ... See More
From the year the Constitution was created...
Item #646096
January 20, 1787
PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Jan. 20, 1787
* Year of the United States Constitution
The ftpg. & bkpg. are taken up with ads with much of pgs. 2 & 3 containing news of the day with datelines from Salem, Boston, Baltimore, Richmond, New York, Portsmouth & Carlisle.
Four pages, printed on rather thick-stock newsprint, very nice condition.... See More
Massacre of Jews in Russia...
Item #646090
November 6, 1905
THE SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, Nov. 6, 1905
* Odessa pogrom - massacre
* Anti-Semitic - Jewish - Jews
Page 7 has considerable reporting on the massacre of Jews in Russia, one of several pogroms against the Jews in the Russian empire (see hyperlink). First column heads: "VICTIMS NEARLY 5600" "Odessa's Frightful Loss" "Result of Three Days&... See More
A classic train robbery...
Item #646087
November 23, 1900
THE ARIZONA GAZETTE, Phoenix, Nov. 23, 1900
* Rare old West title
* Maricopa County
* Train robbery
Actually a Territorial issue as Arizona did not become a state until 1912. The top of a ftpg. column has classic "Old West" headlines: "A TRAIN HELD UP" "The Cannon Ball Train Assaulted By Robbers" "Express Box Seized" "Company's Big Sa... See More
The Statue of Liberty when completed...
Item #646085
June 13, 1885
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June 13, 1885
* Completed construction of the Statue of Liberty
The entire front page is a great, detailed illustration captioned: "The Statue Of Liberty As It Will Appear When Completed" showing it on its pedestal on Bedloe's Island, New York harbor. Inside has 1 1/2 pages of text and prints on the Statue, several showing the: "Elevati... See More
Confederate title from Richmond...
Item #646082
September 5, 1861
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Sept. 5, 1861
* From the capital of the Confederacy
* Electing a Confederate president and V.P.
Over a full column on the front page is taken up with: "The Election For President and Vice President - List of Commissioners" being a very lengthy list of the men assigned to administer the election in the various locations. Also on the front page: &q... See More
Early issue from Long Island...
Item #646077
November 11, 1837
THE CORRECTOR, Sag Harbor, Long Island, New York, Nov. 11, 1837
* Rare high class community title
* Pre Civil War era
An early newspaper from Long Island with items including: "Advantages of Being Ruined" "Unparalleled Murder" "Horrible Attempt to Massacre a Family" and ore with a wealth of ads.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, wide margins, some fox... See More
Mark Twain questions the need for the Statue of Liberty...
Item #646073
December 4, 1883
NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 4, 1883
* Mark Twain on the Statue of Liberty
Page 2 has an article: "Mark Twain Aggrieved - Why A Statue of Liberty When We Have Adam!" which is an interesting tongue-in-cheek article concerning the raising of funds for the pedestal for the Statue of Liberty, asking why we even need the statue, etc. (see). It is signed in type: S.L.C., for Samuel L... See More
Rare Texas Confederate newspaper... Jeff Davis on evacuating Richmond, & much more...
Item #646072
April 26, 1865
HOUSTON TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, Texas, April 26, 1865
* Very rare issue from the Southwest Confederacy
Page 3 contains a synopsis of President Davis' message in which he talks about the evacuation of Richmond and reaffirms his commitment to the Confederacy, reading in part: "...it is my purpose to maintain your cause with my whole heart & soul; that I will never consent to a... See More
Three Acts of Congress signed by George Washington...
Item #646067
July 20, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 20, 1796
* President George Washington
* Acts of Congress
The front page features not one but three Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington. One relates to building codes for new construction in Washington, D.C. and another is for: "...making Appropriations for the Support of the Military & Naval Establish... See More
Death of Jeff Davis’ son… General Polk offers pardon to deserters…
Item #646053
May 3, 1864
THE DAILY SOUTH CAROLINIAN, Columbia, May 3, 1864
* Very rare Civil War title
A very scarce title from the Confederacy. Page 2 has an editorial headed: “Extortioners As Soldiers” and also: “War News” which has a variety of reports & subheads including: “Fight In East Tennessee” “Good Reports From Mississippi” “Important Proclama... See More
Peace with France, presented in both languages...
Item #646052
January 26, 1710
THE POST BOY, London, England, Jan. 26, 1709-10
* Rare title
* Peace treaty
The entire single sheet issue, both sides, are taken up with the peace between England and France, with a banner introductory paragraph reading in part: "Having receiv'd by the last foreign mails an authentick copy of the Project of Peace lately form'd by the Court of France, to deceive the High A... See More
The first vote...
Item #646049
November 16, 1867
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 16, 1867 The entire front page is a great and very famous print by A. R. Waud titled: "The First Vote", showing African-American men in line at the ballot box, the lead man depositing his vote. This print is in celebration of the Southern states aligning themselves under the reconstruction acts of Congress. Blacks would not receive the righ... See More
Great displayable masthead... colonial America time era...
Item #646044
July 28, 1773
THE PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL & WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, July 28, 1773
* Rare Colonial Pennsylvania title
* Great masthead for display
This newspaper from this period had one of the more beautiful & decorative of the colonial era (see).
The entire front page is taken up with "Proceedings in the House of Commons on East India Affairs". Inside has reports from Lond... See More
Handsome colonial issue... The tea bill...
Item #646043
November 11, 1771
THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET, Philadelphia, Nov. 11, 1771
* Nice Colonial Pa issue for display
* Tea tensions build w/ England
I have always contended that this title had one of the more beautiful mastheads of the 18th century, with very ornate lettering and a rather large engraving of a sailing ship (see photos). The front page is mostly taken up with ads while page 2 has reports from Pet... See More
Creating Arlington National Cemetery and Freedman's Village...
Item #646033
June 20, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, June 20, 1864
* Arlington National Cemetery creation
Although the front page has much reporting on the events of the Civil War, certainly the most notable report is an inconspicuous item on the back page, when essentially announces the creation of what we now know as Arlington National Cemetery.
The report has a small heading: "Gen. Lee's Lands Appropriately ... See More
"Memphis" newspaper printed in Montgomery, Alabama...
Item #646031
October 14, 1864
THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Montgomery, Alabama, October 14, 1864
* Very Rare Confederate title from the "traveling" newspaper
* Memphis newspaper printed in Montgomery, Alabama
* A wealth of Civil War related reporting
See the bottom of this listing for the fascinating history of this newspaper. Among the front page items are: ""Forrest's Operations" takin... See More
Early Tallahassee, Florida...
Item #646030
February 24, 1846
FLORIDA SENTINEL, Tallahassee, Feb. 24, 1846
* Rare antebellum title
A very early newspaper from the capital of Florida, and with a nice engraving in the masthead. This newspaper is formatted much like most newspapers of the day, being complete in four pages with various local and national news reports in addition to many advertisements. This issue is among the we have in our inventory... See More
Abraham Lincoln is re-elected President...
Item #646024
November 9, 1864
BOSTON DAILY EVENING TRANSCRIPT, Nov. 9, 1864
* Abraham Lincoln elected president (2nd term)
* 1st report plus Civil War reporting
The front page has nearly two columns of charts and text on the results of the: "Massachusetts Election", the text beginning: "A Lincoln tornado swept over the state yesterday, destroying all political opposition..." with numerous chart... See More
Extmrely dramatic "WAR ! " headline...
Item #646000
December 8, 1941
GLENDALE NEWS-PRESS, California, Dec. 8, 1941
* Attack on Pearl Harbor
* U.S. to enter World War II
* Imperial Japanese Navy
* Great headline for display !
This is one of the most dramatic issues on America's entry in World War II that we have offered, with a huge: "WAR ! " at the top with very bold, nearly 8 inch letters. The banner headline reads: "JAPAN DECLARES WAR ... See More
Battle of Port Hudson...
Item #645702
March 16, 1863
THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Jackson, Mississippi, March 16, 1863
* Very rare Confederate title
* Battle of Port Hudson
If the title and city of publication seem to be in conflict, they are not. This newspaper had a fascinating history during the Civil War. Memphis was a Confederate stronghold up through the Battle of Memphis on June 6, 1862, at which time the Yankees moved in and it bec... See More
Paul Revere, Masonic Grand Master... Building the lighthouse on Seguin Island, Maine...
Item #645692
May 30, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 30, 1795
* Masonic - Freemasonry - Masons
The very beginning of the ftpg. has an ad for the "Grand Lodge" of the Masons with the Masonic emblem, and signed in type by the Grad Master: Paul Revere.
Most of the 3rd column on the back page is taken up with a: "Treasury Department....Proposals, Will be received at the Office of the Commission... See More
With an anti-slavery poem... the Inhabitants of the Sandwich Islands...
Item #645310
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, September, 1791 Among the articles are: "Some Account of the Inhabitants of the Sandwich Islands" which is Hawaii; "Animated Portrait of African Servitude" "On the Power of Money" & much more.Of note is a poem titled: "Monimba: A True Story", an anti-slavery poem which depicts a fictional, pregnant Igbo s... See More
Five American newspapers: 1804-1809...
Item #645148
April 26, 1804
Five very early 19th century American newspapers: The National Intelligencer, Dec. 12, 1808, U.S. Gazette for the Country, June 15, 1809; Boston Gazette, April 26, 1804; New England Palladium, June 4, 1802; and New York Evening Post, Dec. 21, 1804. All five are good "newsy" newspapers of folio size, 4 pages, some margin tears, generally good condition. A nice set of five different, early... See More
Historic naval battle between the Alabama and Kearsarge... Lincoln's Proclamation...
Item #645028
July 6, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, July 6, 1864
* Original Civil War reporting
Among the ftpg. reports: "THE ALABAMA" "The Pirate Sunk off Cherbourg by the Kearsarge" "Details of the Engagement" & much more. This was considered by some the greatest maritime battle of the Civil War.
Page 4 has: "Proclamation By The President" "Martial Law Declared in Kentu... See More
Rare issue from Pioche, Nevada...
Item #644886
September 26, 1875
DAILY JOURNAL, Pioche, Nevada, Sept. 26, 1875
* Wild Old West original
* Known for gunfights
* Silver mining town
The first settlement of the area was in 1864 with the opening of a silver mine, but it was abandoned when Indians launched a series of raids and massacres. It was resettled in 1868 and François Pioche bought the town in 1869. By the early 1870s, it had grown to bec... See More
Minutemen defined... A rousing ode to patriotism...
Item #643765
July 13, 1776
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 11-13, 1776
* Post Declaration of Independence
* Great month & year to have (7/1776)
* Rare period minutemen description
Great to have a date so very close to the historic 4th of July, 1776. Page 2 has various items from America including a report of a naval engagement near Philadelphia, and "...General Lee, who is encamped
... See More
* Post Declaration of Independence
* Great month & year to have (7/1776)
* Rare period minutemen description
Great to have a date so very close to the historic 4th of July, 1776. Page 2 has various items from America including a report of a naval engagement near Philadelphia, and "...General Lee, who is encamped
One of the best mastheads we've seen... Fostering freethought...
Item #643132
THE BOSTON INVESTIGATOR, Boston, Massachusetts, 1880-1882 A newspaper which holds the distinction of being the first American newspaper dedicated to the philosophy of freethought. Each issue has a highly displayable graphic masthead which includes the text: Truth, Perseverance, Union, Justice - The Means, Happiness the End, Hear All Sides - Then Decide, with various depictions of books label... See More
Trouble with the Indians in America...
Item #642793
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1763 The issue begins with: "Two Proposals for Establishing a Lasting Peace & Friendship with the Indians in North America" which takes over 1 1/2 pages.Other articles include: "Account of the Discovery & Conquest of Siberia"; a letter: "To Peter Collinson, Esq., from the Rev. Jared Eliot at Killingsworth in ... See More
Barton Booth's obituary...
Report from the American colonies... Lord Baltimore...
Item #642689
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1733* The death report of Barton Booth
* Poem (extracts) written by Lord Baltimore
* Value of crops in the American colonies
Probably the most notable item is the obituary of Barton Booth (page 269), one of the most celebrated dramatic actors of the early-mid 1700's.
Another interesting article has: "Extracts of a Poem to Lord Baltimo... See More
On the necessity on continuing the war in America...
Item #640503
January 8, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 8, 1782
* Revolutionary War
* From The Enemy
Almost all of page 4 is taken up with: "Letter VII To the People of Great Britain" which begins: "I am called on...to answer a number of queries, respecting the propriety & necessity o carrying on the American war..." which sets the tone for this lengthy letter.
Eight pages... See More
An advertisement concerning the "President's Household"...
Item #640022
May 30, 1789
THE DAILY ADVERTISER, New York, May 30, 1789 Being from the nation's capital at the time, and from the very beginning of the new federal government (Washington was inaugurated April 30) it is not surprising this newspaper would have an ad on page 3 headed: "The President's Household" reading: "Whereas all servants and others, employed to procure provisions or supplies ... See More
Colonial currency from Pennsylvania...
Item #639328
April 10, 1777
Colonial currency: Pennsylvania, three pence note dated April 10, 1777. A decorative border plus an engraving of the Penna. coat-of-arms along with the text. The reverse has: "To counterfeit is DEATH" along with "Three Pence, Philadelphia, printed by John Dunlap" and the year 1777. John Dunlap was also the printer of the Declaration of Independence. One signature, measure... See More
The noted "Blind Tom"... Baseball after the Civil War...
Item #638814
July 31, 1865
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 31, 1865
* Thomas "Blind Tom" Wiggins
* Negro Autistic pianist - piano
Page 5 has an article: " 'Blind Tom', or a Rebel General Turned Showman" which is an interesting article on this musical prodigy. There is much written about Blind Tom on the internet. Also, page 3 has lengthy reporting under: "Base Ball" from sho... See More
John Adams on Europe...
Item #638804
July 30, 1802
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, July 30, 1802
* President John Adams letter
Pages 2 & 3 contain a very lengthy letter signed in type by: John Adams, dated "New York October 18, 1790" concerning the powers in Europe.
Four pages, very nice condition.
The Congressional roster for 1809...
Item #638781
May 29, 1809
UNITED STATES' GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, Philadelphia, May 29, 1809
* Members of Congress in the early 19th century
A full column is taken up with: "List of Members Composing The Senate of the U. States" followed by: "List of Members of the House Of Representatives", each listed by state. Many notable names here (see).
Four pages, very nice condition.... See More
White slaves, Porter's court martial trial, The Shakers, Creek Indians...
Item #638111
September 3, 1825
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 3, 1825 Page 3 has an interesting article: "White Slaves". Elsewhere are: "The Shakers" with some details on them at Watervliet, New York; over 4 pages taken up with: "The Trial of Commodore Porter" concerning his general court martial for invading a town in Puerto Rico, which includes 2 letters signed in type: James ... See More
Polk's state-of-the-union address to the nation...
Item #637996
December 10, 1845
THE VERMONT CHRONICLE, Windsor, Dec. 10, 1845
* President James K. Polk
Most of pages 2 & 3 are taken up with the full texts of the: "President's Message" signed in type: James K. Polk, being his annual state-of-the-union address. Some of the subheads include: "The Oregon Territory" "The Annexation of Texas" "Texan Indemnity" "The Na... See More
Lot of 14 Boston newspapers from the 1870's...
Item #637316
June 14, 1877
BOSTON WEEKLY JOURNAL, a lot of 14 issues with random dates from 1872 - 1879, each complete in 8 pages, never bound nor trimmed, three folds, some wear at folds, fold junction, and margins, otherwise good. Being weekly newspapers, each issue has 7 days of reporting.
Collection of English language Nazi newspapers...
Item #636874
WORLD WAR II: "The Star" and "Evening Press" newspapers from Guernsey in the Channel Islands. Ten issues of a bona-fide Nazi newspaper published in English for the residents of this English Channel island during the Nazi occupation. All issues date from 1940 thru early 1945. The images shown are representative of what you will receive.
The President offers a full pardon to deserters from the military...
Item #636468
October 15, 1812
THE UNITED STATES' GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Oct. 15, 1812
* War of 1812 deserters
* James Madison pardon
Inside has: "A Proclamation" by the President offering: "...A full pardon...to each & all such individual as shall, within four months...surrender themselves to the commanding officer of any military post..." signed in type: James Madison.
The back page h... See More
Nazi newspaper with swastika in masthead - prior to World War II...
Item #636008
DER BEOBACHTER (The Observer), Germany, 1935 Obviously a newspaper of the Nazi party as the masthead includes 3 swastika symbols (see).Complete in 12 pages, 12 by 18 1/4 inches, cleanly cut at the blank spine, very nice condition. The image is representative of the one you will receive, but actual dates vary. However, all issues will have the masthead shown.
Ronald Reagan is shot... John Hinckley Jr...
Item #633271
March 31, 1981
COLORADO SPRINGS SUN, March 31, 1981
* President Ronald Reagan
* John Hinckley Jr.
* Assassination attempt
The front page features banner headline: "Reagan survives shooting" with subheads and related photos. (see) more inside.
Complete 1st section only with all 10 pages, minor margin wear, nice condition.... See More
Interesting reports given Pearl Harbor was just one week away...
Item #632924
November 30, 1941
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 30, 1941
* Pre Pearl Harbor attack on America
* Tensions with Japan increasing
Several interesting items in this issue just one week before the bombing of Pearl Harbor. The front page has: "...Tojo Would 'Purge' Orient Of U.S..." with a subhead: "Japanese Asserts East Must End Exploitation 'With Vengeance' ""War Threatened ... See More
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