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1686 - Battle of Buda (Budapest)...
Item #650725
September 13, 1686
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, September 13, 1686
* The Battle of Buda (modern day Budapest)
Contains reports regarding the Battle of Buda (modern day Budapest), fought between the Holy League and the Ottoman Empire. See images for portions of the coverage. Due to the early date, it is quite hard to find contemporary reports on this notable event in history.
A single-sheet issue, some typical... See More
From 1808 Madrid, Spain...
Item #650415
April 15, 1808
GAZETA DE MADRID, Spain, April 15, 1808 The ftpg. begins with news from America announcing the election of James Madison as President. Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, 6 by 8 3/4 inches, great condition.
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1675...
Item #650233
April 26, 1675
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, April 26, 1675
* Earliest of English language newspapers to be had
This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As was the case with most newspapers of the 17th century, this is complete as a single sheet, measuring 6 1/2 ... See More
Great account of an attempted bank robbery in 1884 Texas...
Item #649555
March 27, 1884
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, March 27, 1884 Page 2 has over half a column taken up with: "TEXAS BANDITS" "Bold Attempt to Rob a Bank at Wichita Falls" "One of the Robbers Shot Dead by a Ranger and Another Captured--A Book Agent's Peril". A great article, beginning: "At 3:30 p.m. to-day occurred here one of the most daring attempts at bank robbery this coun... See More
A Charles Dickens publication...
Item #649245
ALL THE YEAR ROUND, London, 1862 (single issue from 1862) This was a weekly periodical "Conducted By Charles Dickens", as noted in the masthead. Filled with various literary content, this issue contains 24 pages is in very nice, clean condition, 6 by 9 1/4 inches. Nice to have the "Charles Dickens" name in the title. (see).Disbound without wrappers. The image is a... See More
From the library of President James Buchanan...
Item #649244
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., 1849 James Buchanan, who would be President of the United States from 1857-1861, earlier served several offices at the federal level, including Congressman from 1821-31; Senator from 1837-1845, Secretary of State from 1845-9, and then Ambassador to England, 1853-1856.This newspaper was subscribed to by Buchanan while a Senator, obviously livi... See More
Early baseball from just after the Civil War...
Item #649236
NEW YORK TIMES, 1865-1866 A lot of five issues of the New York Times from just after the Civil War, each with a report of a baseball game. These issues provide a mid-19th century perspective of America’s favorite pastime. Some browning, generally nice condition.
18th century Scotland...
Item #649233
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, 1750's A very early lot of five newspapers from Scotland, with news of the day. A great period set at a considerable discount from the regular per-issue price. Nice condition. The images shown are representative of the look and condition of those you will receive. Actual dates vary in the later 1750's.
John F. Kennedy assassinated...
Item #649230
November 22, 1963
ORLANDO EVENING STAR--EXTRA, Florida, November 22, 1963 Certainly to go down in history as one of the more memorable events of the 20th century, this newspaper has a bold banner headline proclaiming the tragedy: "PRESIDENT SLAIN" with the subhead reading: "Suspect Seized After Cop Shot".
All the text on the ftpg. deals with the Kennedy assassination & also includes a... See More
An instant mini-collection of early newspapers...
Item #649228
WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of ten different titles dating from the 1820's - 1890's, in average or better condition---not a damaged lot and no pulpish newspapers. A popular way to assemble a variety of titles at a low price. We will give you ten different American newspapers ranging from 1820 to 1899 (no pulp issues) in average condition with good reading. A wealth of varied issues for under $2.... See More
Full page engravings from the 1700's...
Item #649224
A lot of ten engraved plates from "Gentleman's Magazine", London, all from the 1700's (though not dated). The lot may include foldouts, prints of buildings, diagrams, maps, etc. A few defects at the margins, some of the fold lines of multi-panel plates may be archivally mended from the reverse, but otherwise nice condition.
Rare, early title...
Item #649222
FOG'S WEEKLY JOURNAL, London, 1731 A quite rare title from England with a very early date and a partial red tax stamp in a lower corner of the front page. Various news of the day both from England and the rest of Europe.Four pages, approximately 10 by 13 inches, a bit of foxing, overall very good. The image shown is only representative of the look (format) and condition of the issue you will... See More
Early and notable 18th century title... Addison & Steele...
Item #649221
THE SPECTATOR, London, England, 1711-1712 One of the more famous of the early newspapers and by the famed Addison & Steele. Nice condition, some light browning. A single sheet issue measuring 8 by 11 1/2 inches.
Mark McGwire sets home run record...
Item #649220
September 8, 1998
THE ST. LOUIS POST DISPATCH -- STADIUM EXTRA, September 8, 1998 This "Stadium Extra Edition" reports Mark McGwire's breaking of Roger Maris' single season home run record. This issue is unique and quite difficult to find as it was only available at the stadium. Great to have this report in a St. Louis paper.
Complete in 20 pages, nice condition, some typical ink smudging (... See More
Post-Revolutionary War Boston...
Item #649216
AN EARLY LOT - Five issues of the Columbian Centinel newspaper dating from 1794 to 1799. Each issue is in nice condition (not 2nd-rate). Increasingly rare from the 18th century. News of the day & period ads.
Inventions, patents, and more... From the early 1900's...
Item #649215
(10) SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York A lot of ten issues from 1900 - 1915. Not a "supplement" of the regular issue, but rather a separate stand-alone title which got its start to report on the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. Nice condition with a wealth of illustrations and photos throughout.
Early description of Zanesville, Ohio...
Item #649162
March 14, 1812
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 14, 1812
* Muskingum County
Near the back is a brief yet interesting article headed: "Pleasing Sketch of Zanesville", Ohio, describing it as it was in 1812 (see).
Sixteen pages, 6 by 9 3/4 inches, great condition.
Wall Street is in crisis...
Lehman Brothers to file for bankruptcy...
Item #649122
September 15, 2008
LOS ANGELES TIMES, September 15, 2008
* Lehman Brothers file for bankruptcy
* Wall Street scrambles
The front page has: "Wall St. scrambles as banks teeter," with subhead: "Lehman will file for bankruptcy and BofA will take over Merrill. The Fed eases emergency lending terms," followed by considerable text. Inside has: "Wall Street faces a 'watershed day'.&q... See More
Proclamation on the unprovoked declaration of war against England...
Item #649110
August 22, 1812
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, August 22, 1812
* War of 1812 start
* re. Declaration of war
Inside has reports on: "The Late Baltimore Riots" and nearly a full page on: "Upper Canada" being a "Proclamation" beginning: "The unprovoked declaration of war by the United States of America against the united kingdom of Great Britain...has been followed by... See More
On removing the Cherokees to west of the Mississippi...
Item #649092
August 21, 1830
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 21, 1830
* Southern Native Americans - Indians
* Removal to lands West of Mississippi River
Near the back is: "Removal of the Cherokees" which is a follow-up to the Indian Removal Act signed by the President 3 months prior. The lengthy letter from the "Department of War, Office of Indian Affairs" explains the benefits of ... See More
Thomas Jefferson takes the oath of office...
Item #648964
March 10, 1801
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, March 10, 1801
* Thomas Jefferson's first inauguration
* President of the United States
Page 3 contains a report on the inaugural ceremonies for Thomas Jefferson including: "When President Jefferson had concluded his speech, the following oath prescribed by the constitution was administered by Chief Justice M... See More
Luke Short the gunfighter gambler expelled from Dodge City...
Item #648962
May 11, 1883
HELENA DAILY HERALD, Montana (Territory), May 11, 1883
* Dodge City KS Kansas War
* "Get out of Dodge" fame
* Luke Short expelled
Page 2 has several nice item: "Fight With Apaches", then: "Desperado Killed" whose name was Frank James (but not "the" Frank James), and then: "The Dodge City Disturbance" which reports on the Dodge City Wa... See More
New Orleans falls to the Yankees...
Item #648898
April 29, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, April 29, 1862
* Capture of New Orleans Louisiana LA
* Mississippi River naval engagement
Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "The Capture of New Orleans" "The City Occupied by Our Forces" "Additional Particulars from Rebel Sources" "A Panic throughout The South" "The Entrance of our Flotilla Into the... See More
Huge display map on the front page... Shiloh...
Item #648891
April 9, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, April 9, 1862
* Battle of Shiloh, Pittsburgh Landing TN
* 2 nice Civil War maps
* Island No. 10 captured
Fully half of the front page is taken up with a huge map with a banner head and subhead: "THE SEAT OF WAR IN THE SOUTHERN, EASTERN, AND MOUNTAIN PARTS OF VIRGINIA. Indicating the positions now held by the Rebels, and some of the positions held by the Union Arm... See More
Reporting the Pratt Street Massacre...
Item #648884
April 20, 1861
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 20, 1861
* Baltimore riot of 1861
* Pratt Street Massacre
The front page contains a report on the Pratt Street Riot, or the Pratt Street Massacre as it was called (see the web for details). It was considered the first bloodshed of the Civil War, as troops from Massachusetts encountered Confederate sympathizers as the troops passed through Baltimore on their w... See More
The Civil War is about to begin...
Item #648882
April 7, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, April 7, 1861
* Start of the Civil War very close
* Fort Sumter about to be attacked
* History about to be made
Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "THE WAR EXCITEMENT" "Active Operations at the Navy Yard, Governor's Island and Transport Piers" "Immense Fleet to Concentrate in the Gulf" "Singular Statement Rela... See More
Stephen Austin, the "Father of Texas", has died...
Item #648864
February 4, 1837
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Feb. 4, 1837
* Stephen F. Austin death
* "Father of Texas"
The bottom of the front page has a notable report headed: "Texas" which includes: "...Gen. Stephen F. Austin, one of the first settlers of the country & most active in its struggle for independence, died at Colombia on the 27th of December & was buried wit... See More
Parson Weems' book on George Washington...
Item #648654
June 6, 1803
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, June 6, 1803
* Parson Weems book advertisement
* President George Washington biography
The top of the back page has a small advertisement for "The Rev. M. L. Weems", more popularly known as Parson Weems, the ad noting: "Is hereby authorized to solicit of the Ladies and Gentlemen of Philadelphia their subscriptions to the Histo... See More
Death of George Washington...
Item #648623
December 28, 1799
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 28, 1799
* President George Washington death
* HISTORIC
Newspapers reporting the death & funeral of George Washington--dated before the end of 1799--are among the more difficult, late-18th century reports to be found. This issue has related content on the front page with the top of the second column headed: "Washington Is No More ! " fol... See More
Electric baseball "scoreboard" for remote "viewing"...
Item #648558
January 24, 1891
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Jan. 24, 1891 An inside page has novel new invention headed: "Electrical Sporting Bulletin" which has about half a page of text and two illustrations, one captioned; "Electrical Base Ball Bulletin" and the other: "Diagram of Mechanism & Electrical Connections of the Base Ball Bulletin--Plan View of Double Relay". A portion of the art... See More
Younger brothers gang in a shootout...
Item #648308
March 19, 1874
NEW YORK TIMES, March 19, 1874
* The Younger Brothers gang
* Shootout with lawmen
Page 5 has a small, one column heading: "Desperate Conflict Between Detectives And Robbers" See the photo for text on a shootout between the Youngers and lawmen in which John Younger was killed. Rare to find articles regarding this infamous outlaw gang.
Eight pages, very nice condition.... See More
Death of Cochise, the Apache Indian chief...
Item #648305
June 15, 1874
NEW YORK TIMES, June 15, 1874
* Tribal Chief Cochise death (1st report)
* Chiricahua Apaches - Indians
The very bottom of the front page has a very brief report headed: "Death Of The Indian Chief Cochise" with the text reading simply: "Cochise, the famous Apache chief, died on the 9th of June." (see)
Eight pages, browned at the margins, should be handled carefully... See More
Trial of outlaw Frank James begins...
Item #648301
August 25, 1883
NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 25, 1883
* Outlaw Frank James
* Jesse James gang
* Gallatin, Missouri trial
The top of the ftpg. has over half a column headed: "Frank James On Trial" "A Belief That the Prosecution Will Fail to Convict Him". This was the famous murder/robbery trial of the brother of Jesse James & a member of the infamous James Gang. The report would be co... See More
First Jewish Supreme Court justice...
Item #648205
June 2, 1916
CHICAGO HERALD, June 2, 1916
* Louis D. Brandeis takes office
* 1st Jewish Supreme Court justice
The front page has a column headed: "Brandeis Wins Confirmation by Vote of 47 to 22". The article includes: "The nomination of Louis D. Brandeis of Boston to the United States Supreme Court...was confirmed by the senate today by a vote of 47 to 22. ..Mr. Brandeis will be the... See More
Territorial Arizona...
Item #647418
October 22, 1899
ARIZONA DAILY STAR, Tucson, Oct. 22, 1899
* Rare old West title
A complete four page issue of this territorial newspapers, as Arizona did not became a state until 13 years later. Various news & ads of the day with the ftpg. having: "Gold Strike in Texas" "New Use For Copper" "Reliable News Meager" "Germany On The War" and more. Subscription l... See More
President Harding formalizes the United States support of creating a Jewish homeland...
Item #646871
September 22, 1922
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 22, 1922
* America approves Jewish Homeland in Palestine
* President Warren G. Harding signs resolution
Page two has an historically significant report on the establishment of a Jewish homeland, albeit quite inconspicuous. Headed: "Harding Signs Palestine Motion", the report notes in part: "President Harding signed today the joint resolutio... See More
Electric baseball "scoreboard" for remote "viewing"...
Item #646426
January 24, 1891
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Jan. 24, 1891 An inside page has novel new invention headed: "Electrical Sporting Bulletin" which has about half a page of text and two illustrations, one captioned; "Electrical Base Ball Bulletin" and the other: "Diagram of Mechanism & Electrical Connections of the Base Ball Bulletin--Plan View of Double Relay". A portion of t... See More
Review & premiere of "Videodrome", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #646348
February 4, 1983
LOS ANGELES TIMES, February 4, 1983
* Best "Viedeodrome" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Science fiction horror cult film
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Videodrome" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime... See More
Ben Franklin article on the morals of chess...
Item #646166
THE AMERICAN MUSEUM, Philadelphia, April, 1792 * Benjamin Franklin - morals of chess
Content includes: "Reflexions on the State of the Union" and a nice article: "The Morals Of Chess. By Dr. Franklin" which takes two pages; a series of: "Letters to a Young Lady - On Politeness - On Exercise & Relations - On Public Pleasures - On Visiting, Tea Parties - On C... See More
From the Revolutionary War... Handel and his Messiah...
Item #644302
November 30, 1776
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 30, 1776
* Revolutionary War original from the enemy
* Naval battle - New York Harbor
* Great year to have (1776)
Page 2 contains a brief report headed: "Extract of a Letter from a Midshipman on board of his Majesty's Frigate, the Emerald, of 34 Guns, dated New York, Sept. 30" which reports that an American privateer appeared off the ... See More
Patrick Henry... "independent of Great Britain"...
Item #643822
August 3, 1776
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 3, 1776
* Independence from Great Britain - Patrick Henry
* Reverend John Wesley - Revolutionary War original
Page 2 contains a letter concerning events at Quebec and Montreal (see photo). Another page has a lengthy letter signed in type by: John Wesley, and yet another has a letter from Lt. gov. Trumbull which includes: "...we have just heard ... See More
Engraving of the Corsican chief Pascal Paoli... Article by Ben Franklin...
Item #642804
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1768* Ben Franklin letter regarding the poor
* Engraving of Pascal Paoli of Corsica
* Early fire engine
* Reports from America, including Indians
Taking nearly two pages is a letter: "Hardheartedness to the Poor Considered" which was written by Ben Franklin, although signed: "Medius" (see https://founders.archives.gov/docum... See More
Beginning the process of ending the Revolutionary War...
Item #640540
March 16, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 16, 1782
* Making peace with America ?
Most of a column on pg. 4 is taken up with: "PEACE WITH AMERICA - A BILL Presented to the House of Commons...to enable His Majesty to conclude a PEACE, or TRUCE, with the Revolted Colonies in North America." (see for full text). This was the first step towards ending the Revolutionary War.
Page 5 has very ... See More
Cook's voyage to the Hawaiian Islands with a related print...
Item #640309
THE UNIVERSAL MAGAZINE, London, April, 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 January, 1779 when he returned to the Hawaiia... See More
Army Cadets vs. Notre Dame upset game...
Item #639482
December 3, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, December 3, 1933
* Army Cadets vs. Notre Dame upset
* NCAA college football
The top of the front page of this section has a two column headline: "78,000 SEE NOTRE DAME RALLY IN FOURTH PERIOD TO OVERCOME ARMY, 13-12" with subheads and two related photos. (see)
Page 3 of this section has a banner headline: "78,000 Watch Notre Dame ... See More
An Oxford edition of The Oxford Gazette... A great rarity...
Item #638984
December 28, 1665
THE OXFORD GAZETTE, Oxford, England, Dec. 28, 1665
* Earliest & Rarest of newspapers to be had
This is an extremely famous--and rare--title, being the predecessor of the famous "London Gazette", the oldest continually published English language newspaper in the world. Because of the Plague at this time, the Royal Court had removed itself from London to Oxford when this ne... See More
Death toll from the Lusitania approaching 1,500...
Item #636823
May 10, 1915
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, May 10, 1915
* RMS Lusitania sinking
* Cunard Line ocean liner
The front page has a somewhat brief report headed: "Death Roll Will Approach 1,500" from the loss of the Lusitania, with a few details (see).
Four pages, some minor margin tears, toning, somewhat fragile & must be handled carefully.... See More
On the fall of Atlanta...
Item #634194
September 16, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 16, 1864
* Southern rebels losing hope
* Atlanta GA Georgia capture
Among the ftpg. one column Civil War heads are: "Southern News" "Desperate Straits of the Rebel Armies" "The Wailings Over Atlanta" "Heavy Losses in the Evacuation" "The Situation in Virginia, Georgia & Alabama" "Gen. Grant's Army&quo... See More
Taylor's state-of-the-union address...
Item #634186
December 25, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 25, 1849 Most of the ftpg. is taken up with reports from "Congress" including several mention of "...Mr. Davis, of Mississippi..." which was Jefferson Davis, who would become the President of the Confederacy.
Much of pages 4 and 5 are taken up with: "The President's Message", being the annual state of the... See More
Electric baseball "scoreboard" for remote "viewing"...
Item #634117
January 24, 1891
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Jan. 24, 1891 An inside page has novel new invention headed: "Electrical Sporting Bulletin" which has about half a page of text and two illustrations, one captioned; "Electrical Base Ball Bulletin" and the other: "Diagram of Mechanism & Electrical Connections of the Base Ball Bulletin--Plan View of Double Relay". A portion of t... See More
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