Friedrich Engels as a newspaper reporter... The Crimean Campaign...
Item #667336
December 27, 1854
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, Dec. 27, 1854 This is an interesting issue, and an opportunity to own an original, 19th century newspaper containing an article written by Friedrich Engels, who along with Karl Marx became the most recognized communist revolutionaries of all time. Prior to becoming known for the political efforts, both men were foreign correspondents for the New York Tribune.
Page 4 has ... See More
Cal Crew wins Olympic gold in 1932....
Item #667162
August 14, 1932
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, August 14, 1932
* University of California Golden Bears
* Cal Crew wins Olympic gold in rowing
Page 2 of the sport's section (near the back) has a two column heading: "Golden Bears State Sensational Finish to Cop Olympic Regatta". (see) First report coverage on the University of California Golden Bears Crew winning the gold medal in the 1932 Su... See More
Guglielmo Marconi & ultra short radio waves.....
Item #667147
August 13, 1932
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Penn., August 13, 1932
* Italian inventor Guglielmo Marconi
* Ultra short radio waves improved
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Marconi Perfects Method Of Sending Short radio Waves Over Long Distance" with subheads. (see)
Complete with all 14 pages, good condition.... See More
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi arrested...
Item #667146
August 10, 1942
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, August 10, 1942
* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi - India riots
* The Mahatma & Jawaharlal Nehru arrests
The top of front page has photos of Gandhi and Nehru with heading: "Violence in India" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 20 pages, light toning at the margins, small address label on the front page, some small binding holes along the spine,... See More
Lincoln is re-nominated for President...
Item #663751
June 8, 1864
BOSTON DAILY JOURNAL, June 8, 1864 Page 3 has some column heads: "Latest from Baltimore" "Mr. Lincoln Re-nominated by Acclamation" "Baltimore Union Convention". The report from the Presidential convention concerning Lincoln is a brief, one sentence: "Mr. Lincoln has been nominated by acclamation." Other details from the convention (see). The back page ... See More
Short-lived labor newspaper...
Item #663117
March 8, 1884
TRUTH, San Francisco, California, March 8, 1884 During its brief life (1882-1884), "Truth" published local, national, and international labor news, along with a wide range of radical literature.
The ftpg. has: "ELEANOR MARX--What the Daughter of the Great Political Economist Has to Say" "Order & Anarchy" "We Attack Organized Anarchy" and much more... See More
Jewish Holocaust... public reality... Nazi atrocities...
Item #663019
May 10, 1944
NEW YORK TIMES, May 10, 1944 Page 5 has one column headlines: "JEWS IN HUNGARY FEAR ANNIHILATION" "Gas-Chamber 'Baths' on Nazi Mode Reported Prepared by Puppet Regime". See photos for coverage on the atrocities in Nazi-occupied Hungary.
Rare to find such reports in newspapers at this time as the reality of the holocaust was just being known.
There is one cutout ... See More
Friedrich Engels as a newspaper reporter... The News from the Crimea...
Item #667198
October 17, 1854
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, Oct.17, 1854 This is an interesting issue, and an opportunity to own an original, 19th century newspaper containing an article written by Friedrich Engels, who along with Karl Marx became the most recognized communist revolutionaries of all time. Prior to becoming known for the political efforts, both men were foreign correspondents for the New York Tribune.
Page 4 has a... See More
'Bold Venture' the Kentucky Derby winner...
Item #662703
May 3, 1936
THE NEWS & OBSERVER, Raleigh, North Carolina, May 3, 1936
* Bold Venture wins Kentucky Derby
* Thoroughbred race horse racing
The sports page has a banner headline: "Bold Venture Defeats Favored Brevity by Head to Win Derby" with a photo of the Kentucky Derby winning horse and jockey. A related report as well.
The complete issue, nice condition.... See More
Large Civil War map... Battle of the Wilderness...
Item #662503
May 9, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 9, 1864
* Battle of the Wilderness
* Ulysses S. Grant vs. Robert E. Lee
The front page is dominated by a very large & detailed map headed: "THE JAMES RIVER MOVEMENT. Scene of Operations by Gen. Butler's Force--Petersburg, Richmond, and the Railroads". Plus over half of the first column is taken up with Civil War heads, beginning: "Struggle... See More
Battles near the Potomac, with a fine map...
Item #662492
October 23, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 23, 1861
* Fort Monroe, Hampton, Virginia
* Leesburg, Virginia
* Frederickton, Missouri
* Camp Wilcat, Kentucky
The ftpg. features a large Civil War map headed: "THE LOWER POTOMAC". Among the ftpg. column heads on the war are: "THE REBELLION" "A Fight in Progress Near Fortress Monroe" "Particulars of the Batt... See More
Five American newspapers: 1802-1809...
Item #662222
June 21, 1804
Five very early 19th century American newspapers: New York Herald, June 25, 1803; United States' Gazette, Sept. 25, 1809; Columbian Centinel, Oct. 22, 1808; New England Palladium, Oct. 12, 1802; and Boston Gazette, June 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 newspapers.... See More
From the heart of Thomas Jefferson's Presidency...
Item #663709
(5) GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, For The Country, Philadelphia, 1802-1803 A lot of 5 issues offering an interesting insight into the early period of the Jeffersonian era, as the government transitioned away from Federalist policy. Nice condition. The images show an example of the condition and look of the issues you will receive. Actual dates vary within the years noted.... See More
On the charges against General Burgoyne... British brutality in New Jersey...
Item #659233
November 9, 1779
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, Nov. 9, 1779 Over half of page 2 is taken u with correspondences between the British Secretary of War and General Burgoyne concerning the charges against the latter: "...that your not returning to America and joining the troops, prisoners under the convention of Saratoga, is considered as a neglect of duty and disobedience of orders...".
The back ... See More
Negotiating terms for surrender in the Mexican War...
Item #658817
October 4, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 4, 1847 Fully half of page 2 is taken up with a wealth of reporting on the Mexican War, headed: "Late and Important From Mexico" "The Capture of the City of Mexico--The Peace Propositions of Mr. Trist and the Counter Propositions of the Mexicans". Included is a letter signed in type by: Winfield Scott to Santa Ann... See More
John Brown's invasion at Harper's Ferry...
Item #654401
November 23, 1859
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Nov. 23, 1859
* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid
* Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
Page 5 has over a full column taken up with "JOHN BROWN'S INVASION" and "John Brown's Last Appeal to A Court" with a subhead: "The Virginia Fright". Nice content on is involvement in the Harper's Ferry Insurrection.
Eight pages, a... See More
The American situation...
Item #646143
April 9, 1774
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 9, 1774 The front page has two reports under "America", datelined from New York and Philadelphia (see), and page 2 has a letter from New Bern, North Carolina (see). And there is yet another full column article concerning the American situation on another page, and includes: "...the American parts of these dominions are inexcusable, in... See More
Capture of York, capture of Fort George, capture of Fort Erie...
Item #626546
June 8, 1813
THE WAR, New York, June 8, 1813 Beginning on the ftpg. & concluding on pg. 2 is: "Capture of York - Brigade Order" which is signed in type: Z.M. Pike, who died during the battle. Also inside; "The Enemy Defeated" which is a letter concerning from Sacket's Harbor signed: Jacob Brown; "Extract of a Letter from an Officer, dated Sacket's Harbor" "F... See More
Nice view of Richmond...
Item #172576
May 31, 1862
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 31, 1862 Full ftpg: "Balloon View of the Attack on Fort Darling, in the James River, by Commander Roger's Gun-Boat Flotilla, 'Galena,' Monitor,' etc". Prints inside include: "Naval Combat Off Fort Wright..." showing monitors in battle; a full page: "Mobile and Its Defenses" which shows 6 scenes; a full page: &qu... See More
Arab-Israeli War cease-fire...
Item #667672
June 2, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 2, 1948
* First Arab-Israeli War cease-fire
* The War of independence
* Israel - Palestinians
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "ISRAEL, ARABS AGREE TO UN ARMISTICE PLEA" with subhead.
Complete in 36 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins and central fold generally good.... See More
St. Albans VT raid...
Item #667391
October 20, 1864
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 20, 1864.
* St. Albans raid - Vermont (1st report)
* Northernmost land action during Civil War
* Nathan Forrest Tennessee raid
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "THE WAR IN VERMONT" "St. Albans Attacked by British" ... See More
1st Transatlantic flight... Graf Zeppelin German airship...
Item #667174
October 14, 1928
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 14, 1928
* D-LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin German airship
* 1st Interscontinental flight
* Atlantic Ocean to Lakehurst, New Jersey
The front page has a nice banner headline: "ZEPPELIN NEAR COAST OF U.S." with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Coverage on the 1st Intercontinental flight of the Graf Zeppelin.
Complete 1st section only with 28 pages, this is... See More
Pete Hamil article on the Robert Kennedy assassination...
Item #663725
June 13, 1968
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, June 13, 1968 As most might be aware "The Village Voice" was an American news and culture paper, known for being the country's first alternative newsweekly. It introduced free-form, high-spirited, and passionate journalism into the public discourse a tradition it maintained throughout its 60+ year history.
Beginning on the front page is an interest... See More
Civil War map shows from Richmond to Petersburg...
Item #663379
June 23, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 23, 1864 The front page is dominated by a nice & very detailed Civil War map headed: "From Richmond To Petersburg".
The first column has war-related heads: "THE GREAT CONTEST" "From Gen. Grant's Army" "No Heavy Fight Since Saturday" "Skirmishing All Along Our Lines" "Rebels Trying to Obstruct The River&quo... See More
Map shows the Cumberland River...
Item #663365
January 9, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 9, 1862 The front page features a Civil War map headed: "The Rebel General Zollicoffer's Position On the Cumberland River.", plus several columns have war-related heads including: "Great Activity at the Headquarters of the Army" "Gen. Sherman's Report of Gen. Stevens' Operations on the Coosaw River" "Important From Western ... See More
Uncommon South Carolina title from 1855...
Item #663241
January 3, 1855
THE LANCASTER LEDGER, Lancaster Court House, South Carolina, Jan. 3, 1855 A wide range of content including news items, literary content, political reports, etc., with pages 3 & 4 mostly taken up with ads. One is headed: "20 Likely Negroes For Sale" with details.
Four pages, rejoined at the spine, minor irregularities at the margins, light foxing, generally good condition.... See More
Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapse...
Item #663239
November 8, 1940
MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, Nov. 8, 1940 Above the masthead are 3 photos with a banner head: "Bridge Sways In Heavy Wind, Crashes 190 Feet Into Puget Sound" with more detail in the caption beneath the photos.
This was the rather famous Tacoma Narrows bridge collapse in the state of Washington. A more detailed article appears on page 13 with a photo of the: "Bridge Swaying Be... See More
Burning of the Quarantine Hospital.... The slave ship Echo...
Item #630589
September 3, 1858
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 3, 1858 The front page is almost entirely taken up with much detail on the burning of the Quarantine Hospital, the city's first line of defense against migrant-borne infectious diseases. First column heads included: "THE STATEN ISLAND ARSON "Full Details of the Burning of the Quarantine Buildings" "Boasts of the Incendiaries" "The U... See More
Great illustrations from the Civil War...
Item #140907
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER WAR SUPPLEMENT, New York, 1862 See the photo below for an example of the front page of this title from our archives. Nearly every issue has great multipage illustrations. This is a nice issue to have from this location and period in history. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of t... See More
Re: The Battle of Chancellorsville... Bridging the Rappahannock...
Item #667845
May 16, 1863
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 16, 1863 The full front page is taken up with: "Building Pontoons on the Rappahannock". Inside has two fullpgs. with 5 views captioned: "Russell's Brigade (First Division Sixth Army Corps) Crossing the Rappahannock in Pontoons to Storm the Rebel Works" "Bridges & Rifle Pits at United States Ford" "The 8th Pennsylva... See More
Item from Sojourner Truth...
Item #667793
March 11, 1882
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 11, 1882
* Sojourner Truth
* Black Woman
* Woman's Activist
Perhaps the most interesting item in this issue is just a small, inconspicuous item on page 3 under the "Personal" column reading: "Sojourner Truth writers to us from Battle Creek, Michigan, in reference to recent published paragraphs of her having a fine home, and he... See More
Superman color comic strip (#104) from the second year of publication...
Item #667736
May 17, 1942
COMICS SECTION only of the Minneapolis Sunday Tribune, May 17, 1942
* Superman (color comic strip) - #133
* 3rd year of publication
* Jerry Siegel & Joe Shuster
This is a third year printing of the "Superman" color comic strip (by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster), which began in limited newspapers (through the McClure Newspaper Syndicate) on November 5, 1939 (a daily, black &... See More
Wilt Chamberlain sets the season points record for the NBA...
Item #666037
March 15, 1962
NEW YORK TIMES March 15, 1962
* Wilt Chamberlain - Philadelphia Warriors
* Season scoring record set (last game of season)
* National Basketball Association - NBA
The sports section (page 42) has a one column heading: "Warrior's Triumph Over Packer Five; Wilt Exceeds 4,000" with game summary. He bagan the game with 3,997 points.
Chamberlain still holds the season... See More
From the Oregon Territory...
Item #663808
January 8, 1856
THE OREGON STATESMAN, Salem, Oregon Territory, Jan. 8, 1856 A very early newspaper from Oregon, over 3 years before it would join the Union. Various news of the day both local & national. Four pages, never bound nor trimmed with a piece removed from the top margin of the front leaf not touching any text. Good condition.
Salaries for officers of the federal government...
Item #663361
October 2, 1799
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Oct. 2, 1799 The back page has: "An Act to Augment the Salaries of the Officers Therein Mentioned" which has a list of key positions including their salaries, signed in type by the President: John Adams. A few include: Sec. of the Treasury, $5,000; Sec. of War, $4,500, The Postmaster General, $3,000, etc.
Four pages, various fox... See More
Great headline on the Spanish-American War...
Item #663339
May 13, 1898
BOSTON EVENING JOURNAL, May 13, 1898 A terrific & very displayable ftpg. with the huge headline: "ADMIRAL SAMPSON'S Official Report OF PORTO RICO BOMBARDMENT" with related subheads.
Page 2 has a nice print of: "Admiral Sampson".
Ten pages, very nice condition.
The Sioux Indians at Standing Rock Agency, Dakota Territory...
Item #662696
January 22, 1887
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Jan. 22, 1887 The full front page shows: "A Curious Indian Ceremony at Standing Rock Agency--the Sioux Chief 'Fire Cloud' Dedicating the Sacred Standing Rock to Peace & Plenty." The centerfold shows: "The Question of National Defenses--Condition of the United States Navy" with 2 scenes. Also: "The Strike of the Coal-Han... See More
Civil War map on the front page...
Item #661733
December 22, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 22, 1861
* Battle of Dranesville, Virginia
* Williamsport, Maryland
* Union occupation of Munfordville, Kentucky
The front page is dominated by a large map titled: "OPERATIONS ON THE UPPER POTOMAC". Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "The Recent Movements on the Upper Potomac" "Skirmish Between a Portion of Gen. McCall&... See More
Henry Ford...
Item #177810
May 29, 1915
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, May 29, 1915
This issue has a color cover page before the title page. On the back of the cover page there are photos from the war.
In this issue, there are several articles including "Patriotism and Nationality" by Prince Eugene Troubetzkoy; "An Open Letter to Dr. Hillis"; "Civilization in the Melting Pot" by Bouck White... See More
Valentine's Day... Scenes of Colorado...
Item #172964
February 17, 1866
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Feb. 17, 1866 The entire front page has two prints: "Central City, Colorado" which is a town view; and "A Gambling Scene in Denver City, Colorado". Inside is a large print of "George Bancroft"; a full page of the: "Grand Reception Given by the 7th Regiment at the Academy of Music, New York"; a print of: "The Late Rev... See More
General McClellan runs for President...
Item #172824
October 15, 1864
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 15, 1864 Most of the front page is taken up with a print: "General Hunt and Major Duane, Chief of Artillery & Chief engineer of the Army of the Potomac" with a related article. Other prints within include: "The Sixth Corps in Action on the Opequan" "Early's Army Falling Back Upon Winchester" "Major-General Davi... See More
Sherman's Battle of Ezra's Church, Georgia...
Item #172810
August 27, 1864
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 27, 1864 The full front page is a dramatic print: "General Grant's Campaign--Explosion at City Point". Full page prints inside include: "General Grant's Campaign--The Charge on Cemetery Ridge, After the Explosion" and "Quarters of the Union Officers Exposed to the Federal Fire in Charleston" and also: "General S... See More
The siege of Vicksburg...
Item #172688
June 27, 1863
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 27, 1863 The entire front page is a print: "In The Trenches Before Vicksburg--Lieutenant-Colonel Strong Takes a Shot". The prints inside include a full page: "The Approaches to Vicksburg--The Centre Under M'Pherson"; a smaller print: "Cotton Bridge Over the Black river"; half page: "The Arrival of Two Thousand Vicksbu... See More
Death of President VanBuren... Many Civil War prints...
Item #172596
August 9, 1862
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 9, 1862 The entire front page is a print captioned: "The Late Martin Van Buren, Ex-President of the United States" who had died on July 24. An article on him appears inside.
Inside contains a nearly half page: "Charge of the Fifth Cavalry at the Battle of Friday, June 27" and half pg: "Kearney's Division Fighting in the Wood... See More
Raymond Hamilton executed by electric chair...
Item #667882
May 10, 1935
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, May 10, 1935
* Ray Hamilton executed (electric chair)
* Bonnie & Clyde Barrow gang fame
* Huntsville, Texas State Penitentiary
The front page has a one column heading: "RAY HAMILTON, TEXAS OUTLAW, ELECTROCUTED" with subhead. (see) Hamilton was a member of the Clyde Barrow Gang in the early 1930's.
Complete with 40+ pages, light toning at the mar... See More
Occupation of Berlin by U.S. Army in 1945....
Item #667711
July 4, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 5, 1945
* Occupation of Berlin, Germany
* United States Army enters capital
The front page has a two column heading: "U. S. Flag Raised in Berlin; British Take Over District" with subhead. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete with all 20 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More
Occupation of Berlin by U.S. Army in 1945....
Item #667681
July 4, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 4, 1945
* Occupation of Berlin, Germany
* United States Army enter capital
* Germans cheer convoy of troops
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Western Allies Take Over Occupation Zones in Berlin" with subhead. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete with all 24 pages, rag e... See More
Same day report of September 11...
Item #667628
September 11, 2001
WILLIAMSPORT SUN-GAZETTE, A Special Afternoon Edition, Penn., September 11, 2001
* 9/11 Terrorists attack
* World Trade Center
Because most newspapers today are morning papers, most reported the tragedy of September 11 in their Sept. 12 issue. But some printed an "Extra" edition later the same day, such as this newspaper.
The banner headline reads: "Attacked" with... See More
Gentleman's newspaper from 17th century England...
Item #667627
January 12, 1691
ATHENIAN MERCURY, London, England, Jan. 12, 1691
* Rare 17th century title
This was a fine gentleman's newspaper which was very popular in the coffeehouses of early England. Interesting reading on a wide range of topics. A very early English periodical now over 325 years old.
This newspaper was done in question/answer format. This newspaper was published at a time when there wer
... See More
* Rare 17th century title
This was a fine gentleman's newspaper which was very popular in the coffeehouses of early England. Interesting reading on a wide range of topics. A very early English periodical now over 325 years old.
This newspaper was done in question/answer format. This newspaper was published at a time when there wer
1934 Gold Reserve Act passes....
Item #667420
January 21, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 21, 1934
* Gold Reserve Act
* United States Department of the Treasury
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "HOUSES PASSES GOLD BILL, 360-40, REJECTING CHANGES; NEW FINANCING TAKEN UP" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the Gold Reserve Act passing Congress.
Complete 1st section only with all 30 pages, rage edition in nice ... See More
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