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Lower California...
153506  
THE LOWER CALIFORNIAN, Magdalena, Lower Cala., Nov. 10, 1870



* Baja California
* Very rare title




Here is a volume I issue (number 2) of a very uncommon title (photo shows the nice masthead) from Lower California, more commonly known as Baja California. Content includes pg. 2 report under "The Expedition" which begins: "The Expedition fitted out for the expedition and colonization of the
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$645.00
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Custer massacre....
537887   DESERET EVENING NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, July 7, 1876.



* Great General George Custer massacre

* Little Big Horn

* Sitting Bull




This issue was published 20 years before statehood. The front page has a very short report headed: 



* "Custer's Fight Confirmed" and reading: "The news, confirmatory of Custer's fight with the Indians on the Little Horn River, ha... See More  
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130015   THE ALASKA TIMES, Seattle, Washington Territory, 1871 This paper moved to Seattle in 1870 and continued published under the same title. Oswald reports: "...he moved it to Seattle where he published two numbers only..." but I've had about a dozen issues, all with different dates. Some foxing, irregular at the spine, some archivally mended tears, etc. A very rare title! $267.00
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The Custer massacre...
542348   BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Pennsylvania, July 6, 1876  Page 2 has a very historic, first report on the Custer Massacre, with one column heads: "General Custer Killed" "Painful News From the Frontier--Another Battle Fought with the Sioux, Resulting in the Slaughter of the Brave Young Cavalry Officer & over 200 of his Men" with the report taking one-third of a column with va... See More   $247.00
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Early report on the Custer Massacre...
544643   BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Pennsylvania, July 7, 1876  The top of the first column on the ftpg. has an albeit short report headed: "Gen. Custer's Terrible Defeat" which begins: "The defeat and massacre of Gen. Custer & the five companies of cavalry with which he charged the camp of Sitting Bull in the Indian country are confirmed...An official report has been sent on by mail...... See More   $179.00
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130263   ALBUQUERQUE MORNING JOURNAL, NM 1884 A very rare and early issue from New Mexico. $139.00
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Very rare from the Old West...
130269   SPRINGER BANNER, Springer, New Mexico, 1889 (only one issue remains within our inventory).  An extremely rare issue from New Mexico 23 years before it would become a state! Various tears and somewhat fragile, yet exceedingly scarce. $130.00
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130156   ARIZONA SENTINEL, Yuma, 1882 Rare issue from the old West. This issue is pulpish. $128.00
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Very rare New Mexico newspaper...
545231   SOUTHWEST SENTINEL, Silver City, New Mexico, March 2, 1886 This is a very scarce newspaper from the territory of New Mexico, 26 years before statehood. Contains a wide range of news from the area and a wealth of ads, and a fascinating back page as it has a large number of "Brands of Members of the Southwestern Stock Association" (see photo). Some fold foxing at the top of the front page,... See More   $118.00
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1872 HAVILAH California Mining Newspaper RARE
130588   Here is a complete, ABSOLUTELY GENUINE issue of the HAVILAH MINER newspaper from Havilah, Kern County, California, dated in 1872. A very rare title from the mining district from during its heyday. This is a volume 1, of which only a few remain.



Various news of the day and a wealth of ads as well. Much chipping at the spine with some loss (see photo), both leaves loose at the spine, browning and... See More  
$116.00
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130017   PRESCOTT MORNING COURIER, Arizona, 1887 Rare to find 19th century Arizona newspapers.  This is our last remaining issue for this title.

$112.00
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Early issues from New Mexico...
130262   ALBUQUERQUE DAILY CITIZEN, NM 1896 Very rare issue from early New Mexico.  The image shown is representative of the issue you will receive, but dates and actual content vary.

$112.00
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130264   DAILY CITIZEN, Albuquerque, NM 1889 A rare issue from New Mexico. $112.00
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130268   SOUTHWEST SENTINEL, Silver City, N.M. 1888 Very rare issue from early New Mexico. $108.00
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130272   WESTERN LIBERAL, Lordsburg, N.M. 1892 A very rare issue from New Mexico. $107.00
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Montana announces coming statehood...
218509  
HELENA DAILY RECORD, Montana, Feb. 22, 1889.



* Montana Statehood

* Helena Montana newspaper




The first column of the front page has some historic headlines including: "Statehood's Star" "In the Abcendency & We Get There With Both Feet" "Everybody Laugh & Shout Over the Joyous Event Wherein the Nation's Congress Declared that Montana, Washington and the Two Dakotas Should be Jo
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$107.00
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130321   LARAMIE WEEKLY SENTINEL, Wy. 1887 A very rare issue from Wyoming. $100.00
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Wild West Collection I ... A California View
180160   Wild West Collection I - A California View - Each 7 issue set contains 8 different titles from California, all dated from the heart of this formative period in American history - 1870 to 1899.  The set will include at least 2 issues from each decade. $98.00
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From Bodie, California... famous ghost town...
210600   BODIE DAILY NEWS, Bodie, California, June 3, 1880 An uncommon title from a town (now a ghost town) that was once a famous mining community during the Gold Rush era (see photos below). Has all ads on the front page, including one for the "Mining Investment Company" as well as the "Golden State And Miner's Iron Works", and many other mining-related ads, or ads one might expect to see in a newsp... See More   $95.00
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A Great Lot From The Old West!
180015   NICE 'OLD WEST' GROUP of 7 different titles from California, dating in the 1870's and 1880's. A nice opportunity for a mini-set of different titles in good condition at a low price. A nice lot for a dealer, or for someone wishing to begin a collection. $91.00
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From a bonafide ghost town...
130180   DAILY FREE PRESS, Bodie, California, 1881 A quite rare issue from this remote, Northern California mining town of the 19th century. Preserved today as a State Park and a popular "ghost town" tourist attraction. Nice condition. $90.00
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Very rare issues from Wyoming...
130320   CHEYENNE DAILY SUN, Wy. 1892 A very rare issue from Wyoming. This issue is has various tears at the edges with some loss at the margins as well. Some mends on the inside pages.  The image shown is representative of the issue you will receive, but dates and actual content vary. $90.00
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Wild West Collection II
A Broad View
180161   Wild West Collection II - A Broad View - Each set contains a total of 5 issues, one issue each from 5 different old west states, revealing a broad view of this formative period in American history. Includes issues from five of the following old west locations: California, Wyoming, Utah, Montana, Washington, Nevada, Colorado, and Oregon, and include such titles as The Daily Boomerang. All issues a... See More   $90.00
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Great mining town newspaper...
130016   MOTHER LODE MAGNET, Jamestown, Calif., 1898 One of the best titles for a mining town to be found. From northern California, 4 pgs., folio, Interesting news & ads. A bit brownish. Scarce newspaper. $86.00
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130167   BODIE CHRONICLE, Bodie, California, 1880 A very rare newspaper from this famous northern California mining town, that today is an attraction as a state park and "ghost town". Four pages. We only have a few issues of this title remaining in our inventory. Margin tears and minor wear, with no loss. $84.00
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130471   MENDOCINO DISPATCH DEMOCRAT, Ukiah City, California, 1887 Nice masthead on this issue. Various news of the day and a wealth of ads. Inked stamp at the top from the news agent who originally sold this newspaper. Some edge tears & light browning, generally good. $84.00
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Preparing for statehood...
218510  
HELENA DAILY RECORD, Montana, Feb. 23, 1889.

 

* Montana Statehood near

* In state newspaper




The first column of the ftpg. has heads including: "I SIGNED THE BILL" "So Wrote the President To Springer Yesterday" "Great Satisfaction Expressed on Both Sides of the House..." with more, followed by the text from President Cleveland announcing he has signed the bill for the admission of
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$84.00
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130082   BODIE MORNING NEWS, Bodie, Calif., 1880 At one time a very large mining town larger than San Francisco, now it is a ghost town and a much visited State Park. This issue was published from during its hay-day. Even browning, minor chipping at edges, mostly good. $80.00
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1876 Eugene City Guard; Eugene, OR
130648   EUGENE CITY GUARD, Eugene, Ore., July 29, 1876. Has various news and content, plus many ads. Evenly browned. $80.00
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130470   DEMOCRATIC WEEKLY DISPATCH, Ukiah City, Mendocino County, 1879 A quite scarce title from northern California. News of the day, a wealth of ads, never bound nor trimmed. Various minor tears at the margins, otherwise rather nice. $78.00
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151697   ADIN HAWKEYE, Adin, Modoc Co., California, May 7, 1880 The ftpg. has: "Old Joe Frank's New Ten Commandments--Arranged For His Hotel" which is quite humorous. Has minor news items, topical reports and numerous ads and notices as well. Wear causes two very small holes on the second leaf, has two small, non-archival tape mends on the bkpg., ink library stamp in the upper right corner of the ftpg... See More   $72.00
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Sitting Bull... The New Messiah!
219569   LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED dated November 22, 1890.



*  Character sketches on the East River front, New York City.



*  Indian craze over the 'New Messiah', showing Sitting Bull - Marion, Indiana (images available upon request).



Additional prints and news of the day are present.  The issue has some light staining and rubbing on the front page, but the East River Sketches... See More  
$72.00
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Rare title from Washington Territory...
211693   PALOUSE GAZETTE, Colfax, W.T. (Washington Territory), March 12, 1880. I have never seen this title before, and nice to have from before Washington became a state. Complete in 4 pages with various news of the day & a wealth of ads, many of which are illustrated. A fine opportunity to add this uncommon title to an Old West collection. A few minor tears at margins, generally very nice.

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$71.00
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130454   SAN MATEO GAZETTE, Redwood City, California, 1875 I only have 1 issue remaining of this scarce title. News of the day and a wealth of ads. Evenly browned, tears and chipping at the margins.  The issue shown in the image is an example fo what you will receive.

$70.00
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Wild West Collection III
A View Through Time
180162   Wild West Collection III A View Through Time - Each set contains 5 different titles, covering three different decades (1870's, 1880's, and 1890,s) spanning the entire Old West era. All issues are dated from 1870 - 1899, and no more than 2 from each decade will be sent.  This five issue set will provide a panoramic view of this formative period in American History. $70.00
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Salem Oregon ...
204786   THE OREGON STATESMAN, Salem OR,  January 8, 1866. This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to 1900, here is an opportunity to get a issue from the old West back when cowboys, Indians, saloons, gold miners & gunfights were often seen on a regular basis. Very early for California. Ni... See More   $70.00
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Train robbed by the Dalton Gang...
130393   THE CLEVELAND LEADER, July 15, 1892 Pg. 2 heads include: "Another Bold Job " "An M. K. & T. Passenger Train Held Up By a Gang of Robbers" "The Express Safe Blown Open and About $40,000 Secured--A Posse Routed", with the report mentioning in part: "It is believed that the robbers were the noted Dalton gang, who are responsible for a number of similar crimes in the Territory...". Generally ... See More   $68.00
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Territorial newspaper with Old West reports...
542187   THE DAILY COLORADO TRIBUNE, Denver, Jan. 21, 1868  A very early issue from this famous Western community, as the very first newspaper in Colorado didn't begin until 1859. And Colorado didn't become a state until 1876 making this an early Territorial newspaper. The ftpg. includes: "Three Men Hung at Dale City" "Shooting Affray" "Notice of the Creation of An Additional ... See More   $68.00
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130040   NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 20, 1877 The ftpg. has: "A Train Robbed By Highwaymen" being a report about a train held up by "thirteen masked men at Big Springs, Neb." Gives nice details about the "loot" which included $65,000 in coin and more. Although not mentioned here, this was the work of noted outlaw Sam Bass and his gang. Said to be the first big time holdup for Bass. Browned a bit at the edges. $67.00
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130032   WOODLAND STANDARD, Woodland, California, 1879 An uncommon newspaper of folio size, 4 pages. Nice.  This is the last remaining issue for this title.

$62.00
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130197   MODOC INDEPENDENT, Alturas, CA. 1880 Rare issue from the Old West in California.  This is the last issue of this title that we have in our inventory!

$62.00
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130202   OAKLAND DAILY NEWS, CA. 1871 Rare and early from the Old West in California. Some dirtiness.  This is the last issue of this title in our inventory!

$62.00
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From the Lake Tahoe area...
130495   TRUCKEE REPUBLICAN, Truckee, Nevada County, California, 1874 From the mining area in northwest California, very near Lake Tahoe. Various news of the day and a wealth of ads which take most if not all of the front page. Never bound nor trimmed.  All issues have damage.

$62.00
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130496   TRUCKEE SEMI-WEEKLY REPUBLICAN, Nevada County, California, 1882 Various news of the day and a wealth of ads, many of which are illustrated. Never bound nor trimmed, four pages, some minor tears at margins, mostly nice. $62.00
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Item from the 2008 Bonus Spring Supplement!
Early Texas newspaper...
542384   THE DAILY AUSTIN REPUBLICAN, Texas, July 27, 1869  The ftpg. has the "Republican Platform" which has some nice political content. Inside pgs.have a mix of news and ads, some illustrated. Four pgs., never bound nor trimmed, a few tiny worm holes, generally in nice condition. $62.00
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Scandinavian newspaper from Utah...
130341   UTAH POSTEN, Salt Lake City, Utah, 1885  Here is a quite unusual and scarce newspaper from Utah, printed entirely in the Scandinavian language! Includes many illustrated ads. Nice condition with just a bit of tattering at the edges, never bound nor trimmed, with no traces of pulpishness. The photo shows you an example of what you will receive. The actual dates vary, but the "look"... See More   $59.00
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130204   OTAY PRESS, Otay, Ca. 1890 Rare issue from a California city that bacame a ghostown. $57.00
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Bandit Tiburcio Vasques
1873 San Diego, CA Newspaper;
130683   THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, Nov. 16, 1873 Page 2 has a rather brief yet interesting report: "The Vasquez Bandits--Murder and Robbery--One of the Band Caught & Hung". Four pages, very nice condition, other news of the day THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, Nov. 16, 1873 Page 2 has a rather brief yet interesting report: "The Vasquez Bandits--Murder and Robbery--One of the Band Caught & Hu... See More   $57.00
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Santa Cruz California...
205721  
SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL, Santa Cruz, California,  March 4, 1871.



* Santa Cruz, California



This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to 1900, here is an opportunity to get a issue from the old West back when cowboys, indians, saloons, gold miners & gunfights were often seen on a regular basis
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$57.00
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Pioche, Nevada...
208884   THE DAILY JOURNAL, Pioche, Nevada, September 9, 1875. This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to 1900, here is an opportunity to get a issue from the old West back when cowboys, indians, saloons, gold miners & gunfights were often seen on a regular basis. Very early for Nevada. Nice ... See More   $57.00
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