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The capture of General Lee at Basking Ridge, New Jersey...
Item #666877
February 20, 1777
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 20, 1777 Page 2 includes: "...that great harmony happily subsisted at Newport...when Capt. Wallace came away; that the climate agrees well with the troops...second in command of the Hessian Generals fell in the late ambuscade by bravely heading the 300 men who heroically cut their way through the whole body of the provincial forces." with some ad... See More
From the Revolutionary War era...
Item #666874
January 30, 1777
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 30, 1777
Newspapers from England during the Revolutionary War are interesting as they give a sense as to life at that time and what political discussions were the "hot topic" of the day. This is a complete, 8 page newspaper and a very famous title with various news of the day, political reporting and many advertisements as well.
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Congress rallies the troops...
Item #666873
January 16, 1777
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 16, 1777 Page 2 has a items concerning an officer at Boston addressing General Howe upon his retreat from the heights of Boston. And a short note from Ticonderoga, followed by a report from New York noting: "...General Howe has wrote for more troops...Whatever has been the success, or the object of Dr. Franklin's mission to France, it is said that... See More
A displayable title... Much on the controversial Jay Treaty...
Item #666805
November 9, 1795
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Nov. 9, 1795 Beyond having one of the more decorative & displayable mastheads of the 18th century, half of the front page is taken up with continued discussion headed: "Features on Mr. Jay's Treaty" with England, a very controversial document which was ultimately signed by President Washington in August.
Four pages,... See More
A displayable title... Much on the controversial Jay Treaty...
Item #666804
November 5, 1795
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Nov. 5, 1795
* 18th century America
* Much on the Jay Treaty
Beyond having one of the more decorative & displayable mastheads of the 18th century, most of the front page is taken up with continued discussion headed: "Features on Mr. Jay's Treaty" with England, a very controversial document which was ultimatel... See More
Potential troubles in Mormon country...
Item #666799
June 25, 1857
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 25, 1857 Page 3 has a report headed: "Utah" which mentions in part: "...announcing that Col. Cumming...has been appointed Governor of Utah...difficulties to be encountered in Utah are more numerous & complicated...Among them may be incidentally mentioned that Brigham Young claims a title to all the lands in the Ter... See More
Terrific account of the Taos Revolt... Mormons heading to California...
Item #666781
March 19, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 19, 1847 Page 3 has over 1 1/2 columns taken up with a wealth of detailed reporting on what is known as the Taos Revolt, an insurrection against the Americans for their occupation of Northern New Mexico. The governor, among others, was murdered.
Also: "The March of the Mormon Battalion" which reports on the Mormons on their way... See More
On the Johnstown Flood...
Item #666493
June 6, 1889
HARRISBURG TELEGRAPH, Pennsylvania, June 6, 1889
* The great Johnstown flood of 1889
* South Fork Dam collapse
The top of the ftpg. has column heads: "HUNDREDS OF FUNERALS" "Burying The Dead at Johnstown" "Few Mourners and No Ministers Present" "Difficulties to Be Surmounted" "In Clearing the Streets of Ruins" and: "SAD WORK AT JOHNSTOW... See More
Thomas Jefferson responds concerning the Jay Treaty...
Item #666489
February 8, 1794
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 8, 1794
* Thomas Jefferson letters
* re. John Jay Treaty
The ftpg. has: "State Papers" which has three letters from Thomas Jefferson as Secretary of State, relating to the controversial Jay Treaty. Each is signed: Th. Jefferson.
Four pages, some foxing, irregular at the blank spine with a small piece missing, good condition.... See More
Report of the war's end, from where it began for the United States...
Item #666487
August 15, 1945
HONOLULU ADVERTISER--Late City Final edition, Hawaii, Aug. 15, 1945
* Japanese surrender - World War II
* From the origin of the war (U.S.)
The top half of the front page is taken up with a banner headline: "ALLIED OFFENSE ENDS" "JAP CABINET QUITS!" with various subheads, and a photo of celebratory sailors, the caption beginning: "Peace comes back to Honolulu... See More
Custer's Massacre... Stanley in Africa: full page map...
Item #666486
July 26, 1876
THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 26, 1876
* General George Custer's massacre
* Little Big Horn - Sitting Bull
* Sioux Indians War
Page 6 has: "Custer's Last Battle" which introduces the report of the Crow Indian "Curley" who was the only survivor of the Custer Massacre, providing some editorial comment concerning Custer's bravery, etc.
The actual article is ... See More
The 1987 stock market crash...
Item #666474
October 20, 1987
NEW YORK TIMES, October 20, 1987 The two line banner headline announces: "STOCKS PLUNGE 508 POINTS, A DROP OF 22.6%; 604 MILLION VOLUME NEARLY DOUBLES RECORD" with subheads: "WORLDWIDE IMPACT" "Frenzied Trading Raises Fears of Recession--Tape 2 Hours Late". This was perhaps the most notable stock market "crash" issue since the 1929 event, and an elu
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The stock market crash of 1987: in the Wall Street Journal...
Item #666473
October 20, 1987
WALL STREET JOURNAL, New York, Oct. 20, 1987
* Stock market crash of 1987
* Best title to be had (rare)
The front page proclaims the famous report of the stock market crash of 1987, reading: "Stocks Plunge 508.32 Amid Panicky Selling" with a subhead: "Percentage Decline Is Far Steeper Than '29; Precious Metals Gain". Also a 3 line, 1 col. head: "A Repeat o... See More
Criminal career of Texas outlaw Sam Bass comes to an end...
Item #666450
July 21, 1878
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, July 21, 1878
* Death of Sam Bass (1ST REPORT)
* American train robber & outlaw
The top of the front page has column heads: "THE JIG IS UP" "Sam Bass and His Gang Come to Grief" "A Running Fight With the Texas Desperadoes" "Their Attempt to Rob to Bank at Round Rock" "Barnes Shot Dead & His Chief ... See More
Early Kentucky...
Item #666448
June 24, 1826
THE COMMENTATOR, Frankfort, Kentucky, June 24, 1826
* Rare publication
* Slave ads
An early and uncommon title from Kentucky containing general news and content, & ads. Page 3 has a reward ad offering $50 in "commonwealth money" for the return of "...a negro man...Ned...". Another similar ad on the back page for a negro man named Gabriel.
Four pages, a few sma... See More
First Corvette rolls off the assembly line... In a Detroit newspaper...
Item #666445
July 1, 1953
DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, July 1, 1953
* Corvette begins production
* In a Detroit publication (historic)
Page 53 has a two line, two column headline: "Plastic Corvette Begins To Roll" & above this head in smaller type: "Production Line Starts". The report begins: "Chevrolet's first production model Corvette, a sports with a plastic laminated fiber glass... See More
More on the Battle of Chippewa...
Item #666392
July 30, 1814
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 30, 1814
* Battle of Chippewa - Ontario
* General Jacob Brown victory
Five pages of reports fall under the heading: "Events of the War" with subheads & reports including: "Hear the Enemy" "Call of Militia" "From Canada" "Hostages" "The Battle of Chippewa" "General Brown&quo... See More
Considering Negro troops...
Item #666366
July 2, 1864
ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL, New York, July 2, 1864 As noted in the masthead this was the: "Gazette of The Regular & Volunteer Forces" and as such is replete with military news of all sorts.
The entire front page is taken up with: "The Campaign In Virginia" carrying over to most of pg. 2. Inside pages contain: "General Sherman's Operations" "Marching O... See More
Massachusetts' Bay... Hutchinson... Great map of Greece & vicinity...
Item #666348
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1770 * Pre Revolutionary War America
The reverse of the title page is entirely taken up with: "American Affairs" which is mostly taken up with: "Lieutenant Hutchinson's Speech to Both Houses of Assembly of the Province of Massachusetts' Bay". In it he deals with the taxation issue (see). This is followed by comment... See More
Thomas Jefferson's concern with impressment...
Item #666309
September 9, 1793
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Sept. 9, 1793
* Thomas Jefferson letter
* Military impressment
Page 3 has a: "Proclamation" from the French foreign minister concerning France's presence in America. Also a letter to the merchants of Hartford concerning impressment of American ships and men by foreign powers, signed in type: Th. Jefferson as Secretary of State.
Four p... See More
Famed artist Gilbert Stuart...
Item #666302
May 26, 1803
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, May 26, 1803
* President George Washington portrait
* American painter Gilbert Stuart
The back page has an advertisement headed "Gilbert Stuart", noting in part: "...G. Stuart takes this opportunity, likewise, to apprise the public that he has pursued the necessary steps...to protect his works for the future from the illibera... See More
Death toll from the Great Plague...
Item #666301
February 22, 1665
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Feb. 22, 1665 (1666 by today's calendar)
* Among earliest of newspapers to be had
* Report on the great plague (rare)
Not only is the world's oldest, continually published English language newspaper (still publishes today) but it is also a very early issue, being #29.
The front page has a report from Venice referencing the Great Plague which was r... See More
Much on the death of President Ulysses S. Grant...
Item #666297
July 24, 1885
THE CINCINNATI ENQUIRER, Ohio, July 24, 1885
* General Ulysses S. Grant death
The entire ftpg. is taken up with reports concerning the death of Grant, with a cameo engraving captioned: "General Ulysses S. Grant", and a nice stack of first column heads including: "DEAD" "The Nation's Hero" "Greatest on the Roll of Honor" "He Yields to the... See More
19th century newspaper from Berkeley...
Item #666296
January 2, 1895
THE GAZETTE, Berkeley, California, Jan. 2, 1895
* Rare Old West title
A small paper covering mostly local events, plus a wealth of ads.
Four pages, two folds, foxing at the vertical fold, mild wear at the margins & folds.
Very significant issue on the Haymarket Riot...
Item #666294
November 11, 1887
THE CHICAGO MAIL, Illinois, Nov. 11, 1887
* Haymarket Affair riot massacre
* Anarchists hanged - executed
* In a Chicago publication (rare)
A terrific issue as the ftpg. has the prints of each of the four men who were executed for their involvement in the Haymarket Riot, an event which followed a labor demonstration the previous year. There is much on the web concerning it.
The top ... See More
Uncommon title from Lawrence, Kansas...
Item #666289
December 17, 1873
SPIRIT OF KANSAS, Lawrence, Dec. 17, 1873
* Rare Midwestern publication
A very ornate, farm-themed engraving in the masthead. The subtitle is: "A Journal of Home & Husbandry".
Eight pages, worn at the margins with some tears, some wear at the folds as well, irregular at the margins. But a title we have not offered before.
Grover Cleveland: the only President to be married at the White House...
Item #666287
June 9, 1886
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, June 9, 1886
* President Grover Cleveland
* Frances Folsom - young bride
* White House wedding - marriage
The top of the ftpg. has a column headed: "THE PRESIDENT MARRIED" "A New Mistress Of The White House" "End of a Memorable Courtship--The Couple's Bridal Trip Begun".
This was the marriage of President Grover Cleveland, t... See More
Terrific display issue on Lincoln's assassination...
Item #666285
April 16, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, April 16, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln's assassination
* John Wilkes Booth- Ford's Theatre
This date was a Sunday, and only rarely were Sunday newspapers bound into volumes held by libraries. As such, this date is arguably more scarce than the issue of April 15.
And when it comes to graphic appeal, I would suggest that this edition of the 16th surpasses that of the... See More
The trial of Lincoln's conspirators...
Item #666283
May 13, 1865
THE WORLD, New York May 13, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln's assassination
* Conspirators - assassins on trial
* Civil War closing events
he ftpg. has a nice stack of column heads on the conspiracy to assassinate Abraham Lincoln, with: "The Conspiracy" "Progress of the Secret Trials at Washington" "Reverdy Johnson Said to Have Agreed to Defend Mrs. Surratt" ... See More
Arguing the problems with the Jay Treaty...
Item #666281
September 30, 1795
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Sept. 30, 1795
* Uncommon title
* re. Jay's Treaty
Page 2 has nearly a full column taken up with a petition to the House of Representatives on concerns with problems with the Jay Treaty with England.
Four pages, nice condition.... See More
Great Smith & Wesson article, from their headquarters...
Item #666273
June 18, 1893
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, June 18, 1893
* Smith & Wesson gun factory
* Revolver industry w/ prints
Page 5 has a great, detailed, and illustrated article on the Smith and Wesson company. Column heads: "Springfield News & Comment" "The Smith & Wesson Revolver" "The Invention and Manufacture" with considerable detail, plus there is a... See More
Sitting Bull's camp captured... Return to Palestine...
Item #666266
AMERICAN SOCIALIST, Oneida, New York, Jan. 25, 1877
* Capture of Sitting Bull's Camp
Inside this issue is a small but historic article on the discovery and capture of the Indian camp headed by Chief Sitting Bull.
Also within are two articles of Judaic interest: one describing the return of multitudes of Jews to their homeland in
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* Capture of Sitting Bull's Camp
* Much regarding the Jews
Inside this issue is a small but historic article on the discovery and capture of the Indian camp headed by Chief Sitting Bull.
Also within are two articles of Judaic interest: one describing the return of multitudes of Jews to their homeland in
The yacht 'America' wins the first of what will become the America's Cup race...
Item #666260
August 25, 1851
THE TIMES, London, Aug. 25, 1851
* 1st America's Cup
* Yacht "America" wins
Nearly half of page 5 is taken up with very detailed accounts of: "The Cowes Regatta" in England, which would become known as the famed America's Cup race.
This was the very first of this iconic race, and since won by the yacht "America" it would forever become known as t... See More
Capture of Santa Anna & independence of Texas...
Item #666253
May 28, 1836
PATRIOT AND DEMOCRAT, Hartford, Connecticut, May 28, 1836
* Battle of San Jacinto victory
* Capture of Santa Anna
* Texas Revolutuion
* War of Independence
Nice page 2 content on the capture of Mexican leader Santa Anna. The column heads: "Important From Texas" "Capture of Santa Anna Confirmed--The Independence of Texas Established--Rumored Revolt in Mexico".
A ... See More
Bullfighter Manolete killed in 1947....
Item #666243
August 31, 1947
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 31, 1947
* Manolete gored & killed - bullfighter
* Manual Laureano Rodriguez Sanchez
* Miura bull Islero - bullfighting
* Funeral & burial
Page 12 has a one column heading: "Matador Manolete Burid With Honors" (see) See image for text here.
Complete 1st section only with all in 40 pages, very nice condition.... See More
Man bites dog...
Item #666241
July 22, 1950
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, July 22, 1950 Here's a headline you likely haven't seen before: "VICIOUS MAN BITES DOG; POLICE TAKE FAST ACTION" and subhead: "Mutt Lies Near Death In Hospital".
A very curious article in a legitimate newspaper with this banner headline at the very top of the front page. The article reads like an April Fool's joke, noti... See More
Early Florida...
Item #666236
September 13, 1847
SOUTHERN JOURNAL, Tallahassee, Florida, Sept. 13, 1847
* Rare antebellum title
* Mexican War
An early and uncommon title from the capital of the "Sunshine State", from two years after she became a state, and 14 years before the Civil War. Mexican War reports on page 2: "Victory!!" "Latest from Vera Cruz and city Of Mexico. Prospects of Peace". Page 3 has ... See More
Nice print of the Chicago baseball team...
Item #666214
June 6, 1885
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, June 6, 1885
* Chicago White Stockings w/ Cap Anson
The front page shows the parade of 60,000 Sunday school children in Prospect Park. Page 3 has a very nice half page print captioned: "Illinois--The Chicago Baseball Club" showing the entire team in uniform, with a nice article on them on another page (see). Another print shows childr... See More
It looks like Lincoln is the winner...
Item #666203
November 9, 1864
AMERICAN & COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER, Baltimore, Nov. 9, 1864
* Abraham Lincoln's election win (2nd)
* Original Civil War reporting
The ftpg. has some reports on the election, headed: "The Election - A Great Union Triumph" which includes: "Our returns s we write are fragmentary & incomplete, but there is no doubt of the result...The stream of Union gains is unre... See More
Early farming newspaper from California...
Item #666180
October 5, 1854
THE CALIFORNIA FARMER, San Francisco Oct. 5, 1854 This is quite early for a California newspaper. A nice engraving in the masthead with much of the content having a farming theme, although there are other items as well.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, 12 by 18 inches, staining at the margins with some wear at the folds.
Early farming newspaper from California...
Item #666179
June 22, 1854
THE CALIFORNIA FARMER, San Francisco June 22, 1854
* Rare Old West title
* Gold mining era
* Nice decorative masthead
This is quite early for a California newspaper. A nice engraving in the masthead with much of the content having a farming theme, although there are other items as well. This is a volume 1 issue.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, 12 by 18 inches, staining at the ... See More
The rebel riot at New Orleans...
Item #666175
August 7, 1866
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Aug. 7, 1866
* New Orleans massacre of 1866
* Anti-racist marchers - Negroes
* White Democrats attack black republicans
The ftpg. reports on the New Orleans Massacre, column heads including: "THE REBEL RIOT" "Mutilation of Gen. Sheridan's Dispatch to Gen. Grant" "Threats of a Rebel Attack on Colored Regiments" "Attempted Assass... See More
Much text on the death of Daniel Webster...
Item #666171
October 30, 1852
SATURDAY EVENING GAZETTE, Boston, Oct. 30, 1852
* Daniel Webster death
The top of a ftpg. column is headed: "DEATH OF DAN'L WEBSTER" "Demonstration of Respect In Boston" "A Nation Mourns His Loss".
An incredible amount of related text as over half of the ftpg. related to Webster's death, and almost all of page 2 does as well.
A great paper for th... See More
One of the largest headlines to be found...
Item #666156
May 7, 1945
DAYTON DAILY NEWS, Ohio, May 7, 1945 The front page has a screaming headline announcing: "GERMANY QUITS ! " with some of the largest & boldest letters we have seen in a WWII newspaper.
The issue is complete in 20 pages, 2 sections, two folds with typical minor wear at the margins and the folds, generally in good condition. A terrific issue for display!... See More
Newspaper from the ghost town of Crystal, Colorado...
Item #665950
October 27, 1888
CRYSTAL RIVER CURRENT, Crystal, Colorado, Oct. 27, 1888 A rare newspaper from a bonafide ghost town.
Crystal was a mining camp established in 1881 & after several decades of robust existence, was all but abandoned by1917. Many buildings still stand in Crystal, but its few residents live there only in the summer.
This is a volume 3 issue, formatted like most newspapers of the day with a... See More
Samuel Johnson is found guilty of sedition and rebellion...
Item #665934
June 24, 1686
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, June 24, 1686 The back page has a report from Westminster noting: "This day Samuel Johnson was brought to tryal at the King's Bench-Bar upon an information of High Misdemeanor, for writing and publishing two scandalous and seditious libels, to excite and stir up His Majesties subjects to sedition and rebellion, and upon a full evidence was found guilty o... See More
Isaiah Thomas is President of the AAS... Battle with the Indians...
Item #665924
November 4, 1818
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 4, 1818 Page 2 has a report headed: "Antiquarian Society" which notes that Isaiah Thomas was elected President. Other officers noted s well.
This is the American Antiquarian Society in Worcester.
The ftpg. has: "More Bloodshed" concerning a battle with the Indians in the Alabama Territory.
Four pages, various foxing and some damp staini... See More
The fugitive slave case of George W. McQuerry...
Item #665897
August 17, 1853
DAILY OHIO STATESMAN, Columbus, Aug. 17, 1853 The top of page 2 has an article: "A Fugitive At Cincinnati" which reports on the first fugitive slave case in Cincinnati since the enactment of the Fugitive Slave Law in 1850. This is the case of Washington McQuerry, an escaped slave from Kentucky who sought his freedom in Ohio.
Four pages, a very discrete archival mend on page 2, ver... See More
The murder of Samuel Adams by Johnn Colt...
Item #665890
November 18, 1842
NEW YORK HERALD---EXTRA, Nov. 18, 1842 This is an uncommon single sheet "extra" edition created for the expressed purpose of reporting on the: "Case of John C Colt", which includes a very lengthy letter headed: "Executive Department" at Albany & signed in type: William Seward. Following this is: "Colt's Execution" which is a very lengthy report... See More
A hoax, or an account of what could happen...
Item #665837
November 9, 1874
NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 9, 1874 Page 3 has a stack of horrific headlines which include: "AWFUL CALAMITY" "The Wild Animals Broken Loose from Central Park" "Terrible Scene of Mutilation" "A Shocking Sabbath Carnival of Death" "Savage Brutes At Large" "The Killed and Wounded" "Bravery & Panic" and more.
This full page art... See More
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