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717565

A "red, white & blue" Fourth of July issue... an interesting curiosity...

Item #717565

July 04, 1890

WILLIAMSPORT REPUBLICAN, Pennsylvania, July 4, 1890 Printed at the top above the masthead: "FOURTH OF JULY EDITION"

This is the complete issue which in celebration of the 4th of July opted to replace the typical black ink with alternating pages of red and blue, meaning pages 1, 4, 5 & 8 are printed entirely in blue ink, while pages 2, 3, 6 & 7 are entirely in red ink, which alon... See More  

Item from our most recent catalog - #356, released for July, 2025

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717535

Death of Charles De Gaulle, in a Paris newspaper...

Item #717535

November 11, 1970

FRANCE-SOIR, Paris, France, Nov. 11, 1970  The front page is black-bordered and features a large & bold banner headline: "LA MORTE DE DE GAULLE" [The Death of De Gaulle].

Charles DeGaulle was a French general and statesman. He was the leader of Free France (1940–44) and the head of the provisional government of the French Republic (1944–46). In 1958, was elected as ... See More  

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717471

1989 Club MTV performances advertisement...

Item #717471

June 13, 1989

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, June 13, 1989



* Club MTV Tour at the Meadowlands



Page 73 has a full page advertisement for a upcoming "CLUB MTV" performance at the Meadowlands Area in East Rutherford. (see images) 

AI notes: On July 23, 1989, the Club MTV Tour stopped at the Brendan Byrn e Arena (Meadowlands) in New Jersey. The event feature... See More  

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717470

1982 Joan Jett editorial... Woman rocker...

Item #717470

January 05, 1982

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Jan. 6-12, 1982



* Joan Jett & the Blackhearts - Woman rocker

* Editorial near the beginning of her music career




Page 61 has an editorial by Tom Smucker on the rise of Joan Jett in the music World with heading: "A Joan Jett Fantasy" within a photo of her performing. (szee images)

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717469

Jewish Holocaust begins in 1933....

Item #717469

April 01, 1933

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 1, 1933



* Nazis boycott Jewish businesses

* Beginning of the Holocaust - Jews



The top of the front page has a two column headline: "NAZIS CUT BOYCOTT TO DAY WITH THREAT OF RENEWAL IF WORLD DOES NOT RECANT" with subheads that include: "Will Resume Wednesday to 'Annihilate' Jews if Attacks Go On" "Stores Closed In Munich"
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717447

St. Valentine's Day Massacre investigation in a Chicago newspaper...

Item #717447

December 18, 1929

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Dec. 18, 1929



* Fred "Killer" Burke found to be involved in killings

* St. Valentine's Day Massacre investigations

* George 'Bugs' Moran & Al 'Scarface' Capone

* Best publication to be had - very rare as such




The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "MACHINE GUNS LINK BURKE TO GANG MASSACRE" with subhead. A few related ... See More  

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717446

Althean Gibson wins 1957 Wimbledon singles...

Item #717446

July 07, 1957

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 7, 1957



* Althea Gibson wins Women's singles at Wimbledon

* First African American to win a championship there

* Historic victory breaking the color barrier in tennis 




The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Miss Gibson tennis Victor; Hoad to Turn Professional" with photo of Gibson receiving her trophy by Queen Elizabeth.&n... See More  

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717425

1986 "The Color of Money" opening day advertisement...

Item #717425

October 21, 1986

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Oct. 21, 1986



* "The Color of Money" film advertisement

* Grand Opening Day movie premiere in NYC

* American sports drama (billiards - pool) 

* Tom Cruise - Paul Newman - Martin Scorsese




Page 61 has a 8 x 4 3/4 inch advertisement for the opening day showing of "The Color of Money" in New York City.... See More  

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717424

1986 New York City AIDS Walk Notice...

Item #717424

April 21, 1987

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, April 21, 1987



* 1986 New York City AIDS Walk advertisement

* Fundraiser event for retrovirus disease prevention




Page 19 has a nice full page advertisement for the upcoming "AIDS WALK" in Manhattan. Interesting this ad has a misprint as the date is one day off. It actually took place on the 18th. And the Village Vo... See More  

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717423

1986 "Stand by Me" opening day advertisement...

Item #717423

August 12, 1986

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Aug. 12, 1986



* "Stand by Me" film advertisement

* Grand Opening Day movie premiere in NYC

* Coming-of-age drama film - Rob Reiner




Page 55 has a 10 1/2 x 6 1/2 inch advertisement for the opening day showing of "STAND BY ME" in New York City. (see images)

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717422

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1698...

Item #717422

August 01, 1698

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 1, 1698



* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had

* Hold something in your hands from the 17th century

* Nearing the beginning of the 18th century




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 ... See More  

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717421

1986 Metallica concert NYC ad....

Item #717421

August 05, 1986

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Aug. 5, 1986



* Metallica concert performance advertisement

* Heavy Metal band - Felt Forum (cancelled) 

* James Hetfield - Cliff Burton - Kirk Hammett

* Scheduled weeks prior to Bassist Cliff Burton's death




Page 71 has a 5 1/2 x 4 3/4 inch advertisement for a upcoming performance by "METALLICA" at the Felt Fo... See More  

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717420

1981 Palsmatics w/ Wendy O. Williams nightclub ad...

Item #717420

May 05, 1981

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, May 5, 1981



* Plasmatics w/ singer Wendy O. Williams AD

* American hardcore punk rock band performance

* Bond International Casino in New York City




Page 105 has a 10 1/2 x 5 inch advertisement for upcoming performances by the "PLASMATICS" at the Bond International Casino in New York City. (see images)

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717418

One of the most dramatic headlines of World War II...

Item #717418

August 10, 1945

LOS ANGELES EXAMINER, California, Aug. 10, 1945 



* Terrific headline right after Atomic bombings



The front page features one of the largest, boldest, and most dramatic headlines of World War II with: "JAPS BEG TO QUIT ! " and various related subheads.

Complete with all 24 pages, light toning to upper half, some clear archival mending along the central fold of the front page, ... See More  

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717417

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1679...

Item #717417

July 03, 1679

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 3, 1679



* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had

* Hold something in your hands from the 17th century

* Great gift idea for that history buff




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... See More  

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717413

1986 comedian Rodney Dangerfield RCMH ad...

Item #717413

August 26, 1986

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Aug. 26, 1986



* Rodney Dangerfield NYC advertisement

* American stand-up comedian and actor 

* "I don't' get no respect" catchphrase fame

* Radio City Music Hall (RCMH) performances 




Page 64 has a full page advertisement for upcoming performances by stand-up comedian "RODNEY DANGERFIELD&quo... See More  

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717412

1989 "The Cure" concert advertisement...

Item #717412

July 25, 1989

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, July 25, 1989



* The Cure - English rock cult band 

* Robert Smith - gothic new wave music


* Giants Stadium concert advertisement

* 1st stop in the U.S. for their "Prayer Tour"




Page 88 has a nice colorful full page advertisement for a upcoming "THE CURE" concert at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford,... See More  

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717411

1986 The Moody Blues & The Fixx concerts ad...

Item #717411

September 09, 1986

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Sept. 9, 1986



* The Moody Blues & The Fixx bands 

* English rock & New wave music 

* Radio City Music Hall concerts 




Page 69 has a full page advertisement for a upcoming "The MOODY BLUES & THE FIXX" concerts at the Radio City Music Hall in Manhattan. (see image)

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717410

1985 Columbia University stedents protest...

Item #717410

April 23, 1985

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, April 23, 1985



* Columbia University students protest w/ photos 

* Anti-apartheid movement - South Africa




The front page has and photo with headline: "Inside the Columbia Protests; A University at War with Itself" (see images) This editorial begins on page 13 and continues on a few more inside pages with a few more... See More  

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717409

1989 Tom Petty concert advertisement...

Item #717409

July 18, 1989

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, July 18, 1989



* Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers concert ad

* Performance at the Meadowlands Arena

* "Strange Behavior" tour -

* "Full Moon Fever" album




Page 76 has a full page advertisement for a upcoming "TOM PETTY And The Heartbreakers" concert at the Meadowlands Area in East Rutherford. (see ima... See More  

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717408

1989 "Lethal Weapon 2" opening day advertisement...

Item #717408

July 11, 1989

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, July 11, 1989



* "Lethal Weapon 2" film advertisement

* Opening day premiere in New York City

* Buddy cop action comedy movie series 

* Actors Mel Gibson & Danny Glover




Page 40 has a full page advertisement for the opening day showing of "LETHAL WEAPON 2" (see images)

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717407

1981 "Excalibur" opening day advertisement...

Item #717407

March 31, 1981

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, March 31, 1981



* "Excalibur" film advertisement

* Opening day premiere in New York City

* Epic medieval fantasy movie - King Arthur




Page 40 has a full page advertisement for the opening day showing of "EXCALIBUR" (see images)

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717197

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1668...

Item #717197

January 19, 1668

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Jan. 19, 1668



* Among the Earliest of English language newspapers to be had

* Hold something in your hands from the 17th century

* Unique gift idea for that history buff




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 wa... See More  

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717196

1966 The Beach Boys at Yankee Stadium concert ad...

Item #717196

March 03, 1966

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, March 3, 1966



* The Beach Boys - American rock band

* Yankee Stadium concert advertisement

* A show that was cancelled - low ticket sales

* Judy Collins at Brooklyn College concert ad




The top of page 15 has a small advertisement for "The BEACH BOYS" concert at Yankee Stadium.

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717195

1981 Bombing of Lebanon (Beirut)... PLO...

Item #717195

July 18, 1981

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 18, 1981



* Bombing of Beirut, Lebanon

* Israeli warplanes bombardment 

* Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO)

* Lebanese Civil War - Palestinian insurgency




The top of the front page has a nice headline: "ISRAELIS BOMB BEIRUT IN RAIDS AGAINST THE P.L.O. IN LEBANON; 123 REPORTED DEAD, 550 INJURED" with subheads and two related photos. (see ima... See More  

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717190

1906 San Francisco earthquake...

Item #717190

April 23, 1906

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, April 23, 1906



* San Francisco earthquake reports continue



The front page has several reports from stricken San Francisco with various headings that include: "DRENCHING RAIN ADDS TO MISERY" "THE PRESIDENT TO THE PUBLIC" and much more. (see images) More inside. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp"... See More  

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717189

1986 "Jumpin' Jack Flash" opening day advertisement...

Item #717189

October 14, 1986

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Oct. 14, 1986



* "Jumpin' Jack Flash" film advertisement

* Opening day premiere in New York City

* Actress & "View" panelist Whoopi Goldberg

* American spy comedy movie - Penny Marshall




Page 58 has a full page advertisement for the opening day showing of "JUMPIN' JACK FLASH" in... See More  

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717188

1986 Isao Tomita NYC concert advertisement...

Item #717188

September 16, 1986

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Sept. 16, 1986



* Japanese composer Isao Tomita

* Pioneer of electronic & space music 

* Battery Park, New York City

* Statue of Liberty centennial 




Page 65 has a full page advertisement for a upcoming performance by "TOMITA" at Battery Park in New York. This event celebrated the centennial of the Statue ... See More  

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717113

Al Capone freed from prison....

Item #717113

November 17, 1939

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, November 17, 1939



* Al 'Scarface" Capone freed from prison

* Chicago gangster becomes a free man

* Best publication to be had ? (very rare as such)




The front page has a one column heading: "CAPONE, BROKEN AND ILL; FREED; PUT IN HOSPITAL" with small photo of Capone. (see images) Great to have from the city where he ruled the underground for ye... See More  

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717072

USS Reuben James sunk.... 1st U.S. warship...

Item #717072

November 01, 1941

THE RALEIGH TIMES, North Carolina, Nov. 1, 1941 



* USS Reuben James sunk by German U-boat 

* 1st American warship casualty of WWII
 



The top of the front page has a six column headline: "HEAVY DEATH TOLL FEARED IN REUBEN JAMES SINKING" with subhead, photo of the captain and more. (see images) 

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717066

1905 Russian battleship Potemkin mutiny......

Item #717066

July 07, 1905

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 7, 1905



* Russian battleship Potemkin

* Mutiny by the crew ends

* Prelude to the Russian Revolution




The top of the front page has a two column headline: "POTEMKINE FLEES FROM THE FLEET" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragil... See More  

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717051

1981 PRINCE & The Time editorials...

Item #717051

December 01, 1981

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Dec. 2-8, 1981



* PRINCE Rogers Nelson editorial

* Singer - songwriter - actress - author 

* & "The Time" - Morris Day - photos




Page 87 has two editorials by Vince Aletti and Vernon Gibbs on singer & guitarist PRINCE & The Time with two related photos. (see images)

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717044

1980 "RUSH" concerts & "THE FOG" movie ads...

Item #717044

March 03, 1980

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, March 3, 1980



* RUSH - Canadian progressive rock band

* Geddy Lee - Neil Peart - Alex Lifeson

* "Permanent Waves" album tour - The Palladium


* "THE FOG" opening day premiere advertisement

* Director John Carpenter - creator of "Halloween"

* Independent supernatural horror film - movie 




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717023

1979 George Romero... zombie films...

Item #717023

April 23, 1979

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, April 23, 1979



* Movie director George Romero

* Zombies in horror films pioneer

* "Dawn of the Dead" release 




Starting on the front page is a editorial on George Romero and his release of "Dawn of the Dead" with heading:  "Knight of the Living Dead" with photo of Romero. (see images)

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717022

THE DOORS Jim Morrison famous arrest in Miami...

Item #717022

March 13, 1969

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, March 13, 1969



* The Doors - Jim Morrison counterculture rock band

* Infamous arrest for indecent exposure at a Miami concert




The top of page 5 has a heading: "It's Hard to Light A Fire in Miami" with lead-in: "Jim Morrison" Lengthy text continues on another page.

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717011

Fall of the Soviet Union... Great pair of issues...

Item #717011

August 01, 1991

A fascinating pair of newspapers, destined to be the premier newspapers on the coup and collapse of the Soviet Union. Both double-titled: "NEZAVISIMAYA GAZETA/INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER".

Issue #1: Datelined Moscow & Washington, August, 1991 The Nezavismaya Gazeta defied orders & worked through the night, handing out crude newspaper copies to people on the streets, and faxing their t... See More  

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717003

'Bleeding Kansas' and the shooting of Sheriff Jones...

Item #717003

September 08, 1856

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 8, 1856  



* Bleeding Kansas

* Missouri border invasion

* War on slavery




The front page has a 2 1/2 columns of coverage on the "Bleeding Kansas" situation with headings that include: "The Kansas War" "Details of the Fight at Ossawatomie" "Border-Ruffian Accounts" and more. 
Eight pages, very nice condition.

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716988

1904 Battle of Liaoyang... Japanese...

Item #716988

September 01, 1904

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Sept. 1, 1904



* Battle of Liaoyang, China

* Russo-Japanese War

* First major land battle




The front page has a nice headline: "RUSSIANS ARE RETREATING WITH JAPANESE IN PURSUIT" with subheads. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in pape... See More  

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716951

Dale Earnhardt's "Pass in the Grass" NASCAR race...

Item #716951

May 18, 1987

LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 18, 1987



* "Pass in the Grass" folklore move

* Dale Earnhardt wins The Winston

* NASCAR all-star stock car racing 

* Charlotte Motor Speedway - Concord NC 




Page 6 of the sport's section has a three column heading: "Earnhardt Wins Heated Winston" (see images)



Complete with all sections (80+ pages), nice condition. 



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716950

1981 Joan Jett & the Blackhearts concert ad...

Item #716950

December 22, 1981

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Dec. 23-29, 1981



* Joan Jett & the Blackhearts - Woman rocker

* The Ritz nightclub concert advertisement




Page 2 has a nice full  page advertisement for a New Years Eve performance by a young Joan Jett at The Ritz in Manhattan. (see images)

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716947

Alexander Fleming's penicillin in 1944...

Item #716947

May 05, 1944

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 5, 1944



* Alexander Fleming

* Penicillin - Penicillium

* Made available for public use

* World War II - WWII 




The front page has a two column heading: "Public to Get Penicillin Through 1,000 Hospitals" See below for background.

Complete in 34 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.



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716946

Early 1983 "R.E.M." rock band advertisement...

Item #716946

April 26, 1983

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, April 26, 1983



* "R.E.M. - American alternative rock band

* University of Georgia students - Michael Stipe


* Ritz nightclub - Manhattan concert advertisement

* 1980's - early 1990's college campuses cult music



Page 109 has a full page advertisement for upcoming performances a the The Ritz nightclub with one of the... See More  

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716944

1933 Gold Standard Dropped...

Item #716944

April 20, 1933

NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, April 20, 1933.



* U.S. Gold Standard dropped

* Franklin D. Roosevelt - FDR




The front page has nice banner headline: "ROOSEVELT'S INFLATION DETAILED"  with subheads. (see images) Nice for display. Coverage of FDR dropping the Gold Standard for the United States.

Complete with 38 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, a little

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716943

1935 Edith Maxwell murder case...

Item #716943

November 20, 1935

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 20, 1935



* Edith Maxwell murder case (father)

* Appalachia - Pound, Virginia




The back page has a photo of Edith Maxwell with heading: "Try Girl for Slaying Her Father" and brief text. 

The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "ROOMMATE SAYS GIRL THREATENED TO SLAY FATHER" with subhead. (see images)  

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716942

1950 Battle of the Pusan Perimeter... Korean War...

Item #716942

September 03, 1950

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Sept. 3, 1950



* Battle of the Pusan Perimeter - Korean War

* United Nations Command vs. North Korea




The front page has a banner headline: "ALL OUT BATTLE RAGES" with lead-in: "Reds Hurl Might into 3 Big Drives" and subheads. (see images) 

Complete with 40+ pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, some small binding holes along t... See More  

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716940

New York Giants win NFL football championship...

Item #716940

December 31, 1956

THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, December 31, 1956



* NFL football championship game (1st report)

* New York Giants vs. Chicago Bears

* Halfback Frank Gifford photo 




The front page of the sport's section (page 17) has a four column heading: "Giants Crush Bears for Pro Title, 47-7" with subhead and related photo showing Giant's halfback Frank Gifford making a "cir... See More  

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716934

1955 Atomic Bomb peace address...

Item #716934

June 21, 1955

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, June 21, 1955



* "Atom for Peace" United Nations address 

* President Dwight D. Eisenhower - IKE 




The front page has a banner headline: "'NEW KIND' OF ATOM PEACE" with lead-in: "Ike Suggests" and related photo. (see images) 

Complete with 34 pages, small binding holes along the spine, good condition.



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716933

1935 Mauna Loa volcano eruption...

Item #716933

November 22, 1935

ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, Nov. 22, 1935



* Mauna Loa volcano eruption 

* Hawaiian Islands 




The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Hawaiian Volcano Spouts Lava Streams a Mile Wide" with subhead. (see images) 

Complete with 50+ pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.



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716932

1983 Run-DMC... beginning of new-school hip hop music...

Item #716932

June 11, 1985

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, June 11, 1985



* Early & rare Run-DMC D.M.C. advertisement

* Performance at the RITZ nightclub in Manhattan

* Beginning of new-school hip hop - rap music

* "The Goonies" film advertisement

* Grand Opening Day movie premiere 

* Adventure comedy cult classic 




Page 108 has a advertisement for upcoming perf... See More  

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716853

1931 British gold standard dropped...

Item #716853

September 21, 1931

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Sept. 21, 1931



* British gold standard stopped - dropped

* Monetary money currency system




The front page has a nice banner headline: "BRITISH SUSPEND GOLD BASIS" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display. More on page 2, lengthy text. A few related photos are on the back page.

Complete with 30 pages, rag edition in very nice condition. A few small bindin... See More  

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716852

Lou Gehrig's final year contract...

Item #716852

March 09, 1938

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 9, 1938



* Lou Gehrig's last contract

* Health failure nears

* Joe DiMaggio wants more also

* New York Yankees baseball




The sport's section (page 31) has a four column heading: "Yanks Boost Offer to Hold-Out Gehrig" with subheads. (see) He would sign the contract a few days later. Gehrig would have to give up baseball the following year due to h... See More  

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716851

1939 USS Squalus submarine disaster...

Item #716851

May 28, 1939

THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 4 only, May 28, 1939



* USS Squalus (Sailfish) sinking disaster

* Submarine test dive off New Hampshire




The front page of this section has a nice banner pictorial with heading: "Fort Fathoms Undersea An Heroic Rescue Is Made" with smaller subheads.

Other topics throughout. Complete section 4 only with all 10 pages, light toning at the margins, a little ... See More  

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716850

Haile Selassie coronation... Emperor of Ethiopia...

Item #716850

November 03, 1930

ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, Nov. 3, 1930



* Haile Selassie I coronation

* Emperor of Ethiopian Empire




The top of page 14 has a one column heading: "ADDIS ARADA WORN BY FETE TO RAS TAFARI" with subheads. (see images) First report coverage on the coronation of Haile Selassie as Emperor of Ethiopia.

Complete with 30 pages, light toning and minor margin wear, good condition.



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716849

Martin Luther King Jr. sentenced to 4 months.......

Item #716849

October 26, 1960

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass., Oct. 26, 1960



* Martin Luther King Jr. sentenced to 4 months hard labor

* Would be released on this day with the help of JFK

* re. Atlanta sit-ins - re. John F. Kennedy election win 




The top of the front page has a one column heading: "Integration Leader Gets Jail Term" (see images)

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716847

1875 Mardis Gras in Memphis illlustrations...

Item #716847

February 13, 1875

Here is a double page centerfold engraving from the Feb. 13, 1875 issue of THE DAILY GRAPHIC from New York City. This centerfold contains 17 separate illustrations showing scenes from the Mardi Gras celebration in Memphis, Tennessee. This entire centerfold measures 29 x 21 inches, minor margin wear, nice condition.



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716846

1864 Battle of Totopotomoy Creek.... Dallas. Georgia...

Item #716846

May 31, 1864

NEW YORK TIRIBUNE, May 31, 1864 



* Battle of Totopotomoy Creek

* U.S. Grant vs. R.E. Lee

* Battle of Dallas, Georgia

* William T. Sherman




Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "THE GREAT CONTEST" "Latest Advices From Grant" "Severe Battle With the Enemy on Saturday" "Still Later From Sherman" "A Battle In Georgia"... See More  

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716845

1942 Pryor Creek, Oklahoma tornado disaster...

Item #716845

April 28, 1942

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., April 28, 1942



* Pryor Creek, Oklahoma tornado disaster



The top of the front page has a two column headline: "MANY KILLED BY TORNADO IN OKLAHOMA" with subheads (see images)

Complete with 20 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.



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716844

Washington Redskins win Super Bowl XVII...

Item #716844

January 31, 1983

USA TODAY, January 31, 1983



* Washington Redskins very 1st Super Bowl championship

* Joe Theismann - John Riggins - Coach Joe Gibbs

* NFL - National Football League




The front page has a five column headline: "Super Skins capture USA" with three related photos, one showing MVP John Riggins. (see images)

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716842

World's 1st nuclear device explosion announcement...

Item #716842

September 26, 1945

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 26, 1945



* Manhattan Project comes to a climax

* Trinity nuclear test is made public (1st time)

* Director physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer

* Post atomic bombing of Hiroshima & Nagasaki




The front page has a two column heading; "Drama of the Atomic Bomb Found Climax in July 16 Test" (see images) Lengthy 1st report coverage continues on page 16.

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716832

2002 Death of grunge rocker Layne Staley...

Item #716832

April 21, 2002

LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 21, 2002



* Layne Staley drug overdose death (1st report)

* Alice in Chains rock band front man

* Seattle's grunge movement pioneer

* Singer - songwriter - vocalist




The top of page B17 has a banner heading: "Layne Staley, 34, Lead Singer of Grunge Group Alice in Chains" with photo. (see images) Staley's dead body wasn't discovered for a estim... See More  

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716828

1963 South Vietnamese coup d'état...

Item #716828

November 02, 1963

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., Nov. 2, 1963



* 1963 South Vietnamese coup d'état

* President Ngo Dinh Diem assassination




The top of the front page has a six column headline: "SAIGON REGIME TOPPLED; DIEM, NHU SAID SUICIDES" with subheads and photo of General Doung Van Minh. (see images)

Complete with 40 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.



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716827

1934 Northfield Mount Hermon School murder...

Item #716827

September 16, 1934

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. Sept. 16, 1934



* Northfield Mount Hermon School murder

* Unsolved Killing of headmaster Elliot Speer




The top of the front page has a three column headline: "Speer's Killer Still Unknown As Police Comb Murder Scene In Futile Search For Clews" with subheads. (see images) Coverage continues inside with related photo. 

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716826

France swindler Henry Rochette 1934 suicide...

Item #716826

April 15, 1934

CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, April 15, 1934



* Henri Rochette suicide by razor death in France

* French banker - con artist - swindler - fraudster 




The front page has a one column heading: "Famous Crook Cuts Throat in Paris Court" Photo of Rochette is on page 21. (see images)

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716825

1944 Charlie Chaplin indictments...

Item #716825

February 15, 1944

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 15, 1944



* Charlie Chaplin indictments 

* Mann Act charges

* World War II - WWII




The front page has a one column heading: "CHARLIE CHAPLIN SURRENDERS ON U.S. INDICTMENTS" with subhead. (see images)

Complete with 20 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally nice. 



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716802

1940 Cole Bros. Circus fire disaster...

Item #716802

February 21, 1940

NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, Feb. 21, 1940



* Cole Bros. Circus fire disaster

* Rochester, Fulton Co., Indiana 

* Death of several performing animals




Near the bottom of the front page has a three column heading: "Pigmy Hippopotamus Boiled in His Tank As Fire Destroys 170 Circus Beasts in Cages" (see images) 

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716774

1944 Battle of Mount Cassino...

Item #716774

February 16, 1944

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., Feb. 16, 1944



* Battle of Monte Cassino Abbey - Kingdom of Italy

* Allied bombing air raid of Benedictine Monastery




The front page has a one column heading: "NAZI TROOPS BLASTED OUT OF MONASTERY" with subheads. (see images) Also a two column heading: "Catholic Leaders Uphold Bombing of Monastery" with subhead. 

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716772

The Soviets take a dramatic lead in the Space Race...

Item #716772

September 14, 1959

LOS ANGELES TIMES--EXTRA, Sept. 14, 1959  



* Luna 2 - Soviet spacecraft

* 1st to reach the Moon

* Russia takes "space race" lead




The banner headline is a sobering one for American scientists as it shows the Soviets are very much ahead in the space race: "ROCKET ON MOON; RUSSIA JUBILANT" with a lead-in phrase: "236,160 Mile Bull's-Eye:" There is a... See More  

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716771

Martin Luther King, Jr. is assassinated...

Item #716771

April 05, 1968

PHILADELPHIA DAILY NEWS, April 5, 1968 



* Martin Luther King Jr. assassination (1st report)

* African American pastor - civil rights leader




The front page has a headline which announces: "DR. MARTIN KING ASSASSINATED!" with subhead and 2 related photos. (see) Much more on the following pages. Loads of text and more photos.

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716770

1938 Karel Capek death... Czech writer....

Item #716770

December 26, 1938

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 26, 1938



* Karel Capek death (1st report)

* Czech science Fiction writer

* "War with the Newts" fame




The top of page 23 has a one column heading: "KAREL CAPEK DIES; CZECH WRITER" with subheads and photo. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not.

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716767

Early days of the AIDS virus in 1984...

Item #716767

October 09, 1984

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Oct. 9, 1984



* AIDS - Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

* HIV - Human immunodeficiency virus - pathogen


* Robert Gallo - American biomedical researcher

* Study to determine if saliva is a infectious agent ?




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716738

1979 Dith Pran and the "Killing Fields" of Cambodia...

Item #716738

November 19, 1979

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 19, 1979



* Cambodian photojournalist Dith Pran editorial

* His ordeal escaping the "Killing Fields" of Cambodia




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716737

1979 premiere of "Escape From Alcatraz" film ad...

Item #716737

June 25, 1979

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, June 25, 1979



* "Escape from Alcatraz" opening day

* Biographical prison drama film - movie

* Actor Clint Eastwood
premiere advertisement



The back page has a full page advertisement for the opening day of the film "Escape from Alcatraz" (see image)

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716735

1979 premiere of "Buck Rogers in the 25th Century" film...

Item #716735

April 02, 1979

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, April 2, 1979



* "Buck Rogers in the 25th century"

* Science fiction adventure film - movie

* Opening day premiere advertisement

* Actor Gil Gerard & actress Erin Grey




Page 42 has a 7 x 3 inch advertisement for the opening day of the science fiction film "Buck Rogers in the 25th Century" (see images)

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716650

1978 Rock band QUEEN's "Jazz" album release...

Item #716650

December 04, 1978

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich, Village, New York City, Dec. 4, 1978



* "Queen" British rock band advertisement

* "Jazz" album release - Freddie Mercury

* "Bicycle Race" & "Fat Bottomed Girls" fame


* Actor Bruce Lee death revisited 5 years later

* Hong Kong-American martial artist

* Jeet Kune Do martial art founder




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716529

Allied propaganda newspaper dropped from planes...

Item #716529

May 29, 1944

NACHRICHTEN FUR DIE TRUPPE, Europe, May 29, 1944  A most fascinating single sheet newspaper, which translates to "News For The Troops", published by the Psychological Warfare Division of the Allied forces and dropped by Allied aircraft over Germany during the closing year of the war. This newspaper/leaflet was created to counter Goebbels' propaganda machine. Notice this dates ab... See More  

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716528

Rebel generals unite to attack Pittsburgh...

Item #716528

August 07, 1864

NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 7, 1864  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "GRANT" "A Rebel Mine Exploded Under Our Works" "Expeditions Into North Carolina & Up the Rappahannock" "The Rebel Raid" "Reported Evacuation of Hagerstown by the Rebels" "Johnson's, McCausland's, Jackson's, Imboden's and Early's... See More  

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716450

Print of Joseph Rainey, the first African-American to serve in the House...

Item #716450

January 14, 1871

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Jan. 14, 1871  Inside has a nice pint captioned: "Hon. J. H. Rainey, The First Colored American Representative--from a Photograph by Brady". There is a related article: "The Hon. Joseph H. Rainey" which notes in part: "...who was sworn into the U.S. House of Representatives on the 12th o December, is the first colored man that... See More  

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716337

Allied propaganda newspaper dropped from planes...

Item #716337

May 29, 1944

NACHRICHTEN FUR DIE TRUPPE, Europe, May 29, 1944  A most fascinating single sheet newspaper, which translates to "News For The Troops", published by the Psychological Warfare Division of the Allied forces and dropped by Allied aircraft over Germany during the closing year of the war. This newspaper/leaflet was created to counter Goebbels' propaganda machine. Notice this dates ab... See More  

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716331

1982 Kurtis Blow & the golden age of hip-hop music...

Item #716331

March 30, 1982

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, March 30, 1982



* 1st successful rapper Kurtis Blow advertisement

* Mudd Club in Lower Manhattan NYC performance

* Very beginning of new-school hip hop - rap music




Page 124 has various advertisements for upcoming local entertainment events which includes a 2 3/4 x 3 1/4 inch ad for a upcoming performance by "Godfather of Ra... See More  

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715769

Russian and Polish emigrants being vaccinated in New York (1881)...

Item #715769

May 14, 1881

LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, May 14, 1881  The front cover has: "NEW YORK CITY - HEALTH OFFICERS VACCINATING RUSSIAN AND POLISH IMIGRANTS ON BOARD THE STEAMSHIP 'VICTORIA,' AT QUARANTINE...", which has a related article on page 6. Two inside pages have vignettes related to the progress of technical education. Additional interesting prints include: "New York City ... See More  

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715496

Rare piece of political Americana: the Gerry-Mander...

Item #715496

January 01, 1817

Terrific broadside: "Natural And Political History of THE GERRY-MANDER! In Two Chapters.....With Cuts."



* Extremely rare broadside

* Eldridge Gerry - Gerrymandering

* Essex County, Massachusetts redistricting

* Republicans & upcoming state elections




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714687

A census of the Western Territory in 1795...

Item #714687

September 05, 1795

THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Sept. 5, 1795



* Early Northwest Territory

* Ohio




All of pages 1 & 2 are taken up with the: "Plan of a Constitution for the French Republic, continued". Pg. 3 has a report that the governor of Penna. has prohibited all trade with New York and Norfolk due to a contagion. Also that "An enumeration of the inhabitants in the We... See More  

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714497

1887 White House Easter egg roll...

Item #714497

April 23, 1887

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, April 23, 1887 This issue contains a slightly larger than a full page illustration entitled "Washington, D. C. -- An Unique Festival -- Egg-Rolling in the White House Grounds on Easter Monday" and has an accompanying article.

Also in the issue is: "Destructive Prairie Fires in Kansas -- Endangered Settlers Taking Refuge in the Plowed Fields... See More  

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714478

Mormons work towards outlawing polygamy...

Item #714478

July 07, 1887

ALLEGANY REPORTER, Wellsville, New York, July 7, 1887 



* Mormon history

* The polygamy question




Polygamy by the Mormons was not officially outlawed until 1890, which was a condition required before statehood was granted which happened in 1896, however a front page report in this issue notes the efforts in Utah by Mormon leaders which lead up to this historic decision. "Forbidding ... See More  

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714477

1874 Bloody Benders... John Bender arrested ?...

Item #714477

April 10, 1874

THE NEW YORK HERALD, April 10, 1874



* Bloody Benders - serial killers

* John Bender arrested ?

* Mormons - Salt Lake City




The top of page 7 has one column headings: "THE BLOODTHIRSTY BENDERS" "Probable Arrest of the Kansas Murderers in Utah" "The Fugitive Family Hid in the Mountains" and more. (see) Nice reporting here.

Other news of the day. Complete with al... See More  

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714449

Documents by Washington and Sam Adams...

Item #714449

July 27, 1796

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 27, 1796 



* President George Washington

* Samuel Adams




The front page begins with a document: "Official By the President of the United States" concerning building codes for houses in the new city of Washington, D.C. It is signed in script type: Go. Washington.

Taking half of the ftpg. is: "An Act for Establishing a Turnpike Gate on such ... See More  

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714446

Ten days before Washington's death...

Item #714446

December 04, 1799

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Dec. 4, 1799  This issue was printed less just ten days before the death of George Washington.

Inside has much on the Napoleonic War, including a back page article: "Buonaparte's Retreat from Syria". Page 3 has a detailed ad for: "Forty Dollars Reward" for deserted soldiers.

Four pages, minor foxing, nice condition... See More  

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713874

Lincoln is not an ugly man... Great article on all aspects of Lincoln...

Item #713874

August 21, 1860

NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Aug. 21, 1860  Page 3 has a nice and interesting article headed: "Lincoln At Home" which has a Springfield, Illinois dateline.

This fascinating article takes an entire column, and begins: "In a large two-story frame house, bearing no slight resemblance to Washington's headquarters...resides the Republican candidate for President of the Un... See More  

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713454

Queen Elizabeth II - Coronation of England's longest reigning monarch...

Item #713454

June 03, 1953

NEW YORK HERALD TRIBUNE, June 3, 1953 



* Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II



The banner headline at the top of the front page announces: "ELIZABETH II CROWNED QUEEN" with related subheads, and a photo of her and her family on the balcony of Buckingham Palace. Much more inside. Queen Elizabeth II has now surpassed the reign of Queen Victoria, the previous longest reigning monarch ... See More  

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713394

Featuring a Winslow Homer print from this desired year...

Item #713394

March 07, 1874

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 7, 1874  The entire front page features a political cartoon by famed artist Thomas Nast, captioned: "The Good and Bad Spirits at War".

But likely the most desired print is the nice full page by Winslow Homer, titled: "The Chinese In New York--Scene In a Baxter Street Club-House" which is in very nice, clean condition.

Other prints wit... See More  

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712996

Only published for four years...

Item #712996

April 21, 1736

THE OLD WHIG, OR THE CONSISTENT PROTESTANT, London, April 21, 1736  



* Very rare publication

* Early 18th century British original




This is a very rare title, publishing for only 4 years with various news reports from Europe. There is a brief item on the back page noting: "...advice by a letter from South Carolina of the death of the Rev. Mr. John Fullerton, lately missionary at Ch... See More  

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711972

Creation of Yellowstone National Park takes step forward...

Item #711972

January 18, 1872

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 18, 1872 NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 18, 1872  The front page has stacked column heads including: "The Yellowstone Region as a National Park". 

The corresponding article is headed: "A National Play-Ground" which includes: "The bill introduced... by Mr. Claggett, of Montana, to reserve the Yellowstone region for a grand pleasure ground... See More  

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711568

1870 Cincinnati Red Stockings baseball....

Item #711568

June 17, 1870

NEW YORK HERALD, June 17, 1870 



* Cincinnati Red (reds) Stockings

* Early baseball w/ box scores




Page 5 has a brief article headed: "The National Game" with subhead and box scores. (see) The Redstockings ended their 81 game winning streak just 2 days prior.

Complete with 12 pages, a little irregular long the spine, generally in good condition.

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711564

1977 Beirut, Lebanon terrorist bombing...

Item #711564

January 03, 1977

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 3, 1977



* Beirut, Lebanon terrorist bombing

* Lebanese Civil War - religious diversity


 

The front page has a banner headline: "Bomb Kills 30 in Beirut" with subhead. (see images)

Complete 1st section only with all 26 pages, a printing press flaw causes some ink staining in a vertical line on the front page (see images), otherwise in very nice conditi... See More  

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711199

On the Jay Treaty... Toasts to America & Washington...

Item #711199

October 28, 1795

THE ORACLE OF THE DAY, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Oct. 28, 1795  



* Rare 18th century American publication



This is a quite scarce 18th century American title as it existed only until 1799 and rarely comes on the market. We suspect the circulation was somewhat limited.

Inside has various discussions concerning the controversial Jay Treaty which was recently enacted with England. Th... See More  

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710797

Details of the British naval force... Raisin River Massacre...

Item #710797

April 13, 1813

THE WAR, New York, April 13, 1813  Two-thirds of the front page is taken up with: "Massacre at Frenchtown - Documents" being several which provide evidence of accuracy as to the events of this significant battle, also known as the Raisin River Massacre.

Most of page 2 is taken up with charges on the: "British Naval Force" noting the various stations, the ships, their guns... See More  

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709556

The Constitution of the United States... One for the best of collections...

Item #709556

October 01, 1787

CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Oct. 1, 1787  Here is one of the more historic and desirable newspapers to be had on the creation of the government of the United States--The Constitution of the United States was approved by Congress. This, along with the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights are likely the most historic 18th century documents to have in an American newspaper.

Con... See More  

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706559

The famous anti-slavery newspaper... Frederick Douglass on Lincoln...

Item #706559

September 16, 1864

THE LIBERATOR, Boston, Sept. 16, 1864  This is the famous anti-slavery newspaper by famed abolitionist publisher William Lloyd Garrison. The masthead features two engravings, one of a slave auction and the other showing slaves being emancipated.

Articles include: "Slavery & 'White Pariahs' In the Border States" "Gen. Saxton & the Colored Soldiers" "Fo... See More  

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706369

1929 Palestine riots... Hebron massacre...

Item #706369

August 31, 1929

CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, August 31, 1929 



* Post Hebron Massacre - murders

* Palestine riots - Arabs vs. Jews

* Western Wailing Wall - Buraq  uprising

* Jerusalem, Israel - Safed massacre




The front page has a one column heading: "British Smash Arab Raids on Jewish Towns" (see images)

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705369

Very early Boy Scout magazine...

Item #705369

November 04, 1922

THE SCOUT, London, Nov. 4, 1922  An early issue of the Boy Scout magazine, and noted in the masthead: "Founded by Sir Robert Baden-Powell" who is credited with founding the Boy Scouts.

This was very much the "Boy's Life" of its day, with various articles & stories of interest to boys and scouts. Various illustrations as well including a color cover.

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705368

A Democratic party organ...

Item #705368

May 05, 1841

KENDALL'S EXPOSITOR, Washington, D.C., May 5, 1841 

Being from the nation's capital it is not surprising there are various political reports. 

This is the volume 1, number 7 issue of an uncommon title that lasted but 4 years. The prospectus (not here) notes it was a semi-weekly devoted to "...the security of the right of suffrage by additional laws to punish bribery & ... See More  

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705367

How medicine was practiced 140 years ago...

Item #705367

July 01, 1885

THE NEW YORK MEDICAL TIMES, July, 1885  A medical magazine with articles including; "Physiological Dietetics" "Eruptive Diphtheria & Scarlatina" "Blood Changes Resulting From Diseases of the Heat & Lungs" "Progress of Science in Medicine" "On the Treatment of the Insane" and much more.

Complete in 32 pages, 8 by 10 3/4 inches, great c... See More  

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705366

Uncommon 18th century newspaper by Samuel Johnson...

Item #705366

June 01, 1751

THE RAMBLER, London, June 1, 1751  An uncommon periodical done by the Samuel Johnson. Johnson was one of the most important English writers of the eighteenth century. It's long been traditional to refer to the second half of the eighteenth century as "the age of Johnson".

While working on the dictionary, for which he is perhaps most famous, he published a series of periodical e... See More  

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705365

A short-lived, 18th century title...

Item #705365

April 28, 1753

THE ADVENTURER, London, England, April 28, 1753  An uncommon essay-format bi-weekly newspaper addressed specifically to men, containing six pages & lasting only for 17 months from 1752 to 1753. It was the continuation of Johnson's "The Rambler", a newspaper written in "elevated prose" with the subject matter primarily being morality, literature, society, politics, ... See More  

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705364

Dramatic Hawaii statehood newspaper... From Honolulu...

Item #705364

March 12, 1959

THE HONOLULU ADVERTISER, Hawaii, March 12, 1959  See the photo for this very dramatic & displayable front page.

Nearly half of the front page is taken up with: "Congress Says YES ! " in huge letters dropped out of a large red box, above which is printed: "Statehood Extra". The banner headline beneath the box is: "Hawaii To Become 50th State" with other relat... See More  

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705362

Battle of Fort Donelson & much more...

Item #705362

February 26, 1862

THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Feb. 26, 1862  Among the articles are: "The Battle of Logan's Cross Roads--Official Report of Gen. Thomas" "The Capture of Fort Henry" "The Burnside Expedition--Battle at Roanoke Island" "Petitions Against Free Negroes" "The Fight at Donelson--Particulars" "Gen. Grant's Official Report of the Battle of ... See More  

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705361

In the North, but pro-South...

Item #705361

February 18, 1863

THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Feb. 18, 1863  Among the various articles are: "From North-West Missouri" "Important Explanation from a Soldier in the Missouri State Militia"; a very lengthy: "Speech of Dr. Edson B. Olds...on the Cause and Conduct of the War" "Affairs in Leavenworth, Kansas" "Great Anti-War Meeting in Cumberland County, Illinois" ... See More  

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705360

In the "...interests of the pioneers of California..."

Item #705360

July 12, 1879

THE PIONEER, San Jose, California, July 12, 1879  The masthead notes: "Devoted To The Interests Of The Pioneers of California And the Resources of the Golden State."

The masthead is one of the more graphic we have seen, featuring three vignettes: one of settlers traveling, one of a bear, and another of a detailed mining scene. Page 2 has a nice article on: "General John A. Sut... See More  

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705359

Early woman's suffrage newspaper...

Item #705359

November 01, 1879

THE WOMAN'S JOURNAL, Boston, Nov. 1, 1879  Uncommon women's suffrage paper produced by--among others--Lucy Stone, Alice Blackwell, Julia Ward Howe, and Mary Livermore.

Among the articles: "Republicanism Our Duty" "Woman Suffrage A  Right, Not A Privilege" takes nearly two columns; "Report Of the Women's Congress" "American Woman Suffrage As... See More  

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705353

Washington's Proclamation, with the Indian Treaty... Trumbull's famous portrait of Washington...

Item #705353

September 18, 1790

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, Sept. 18, 1790  Page 2 has a patriotic engraving of a heraldic eagle above a: "Proclamation" issued by the President warning citizens not to violate an 1785 treaty with the Cherokee, Choctaw, and Chickasaw Indians, signed in type: G. Washington.

Following this text are the full Articles of the treaty taking an entire column.

Page 3 has: ... See More  

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705351

Death of Chairman Mao in a Beijing, China, newspaper...

Item #705351

September 10, 1976

PEOPLE'S DAILY, Peking (Beijing), China, Sept., 10, 1976  This is likely the most notable issue reporting the death of Chairman Mao Tse Tung (Zedong) of the People's Republic of China who died Sept. 9.

The full front page is taken up with his black-bordered photo headed (in translation): "Eternal Glory To The Great Leader And Great Teacher Chairman Mao Testung!" Within the ... See More  

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705350

The very first issue published...

Item #705350

April 09, 1880

GEORGETOWN GAZETTE, El Dorado County, California, April 9, 1880  This is the volume 1, number 1 issue. A very rare title from this now-historical site, the most northeastern town in California's Mother Lode mining territory near the Nevada border.

Less than 1000 people reside there today but in its heyday of the 1850's & 1860's the population exceeded 3000. Gold mining contin... See More  

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705349

Early newspaper from Long Island...

Item #705349

July 08, 1843

THE CORRECTOR, Sag Harbor, Long Island, New York, July 8, 1843  An early newspaper from this once-famous whaling town near the eastern end of Long Island, now more famous as a playground for the rich & famous who frequent the neighboring Hamptons.

Page 2 includes a small political ad supporting: "For President, HENRY CLAY of Kentucky". Various news & ads of the day.

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705341

Germany's illustrated magazine from the Nazi era...

Item #705341

September 07, 1939

BERLINER ILLUSETRIRTE ZEITUNG (Berlin Illustrated Newspaper), Germany. Sept. 7, 1939  This was the "Life" magazine of Germany from during the Nazi era. And this was the first issue printed after the Nazi invasion of Poland on September 1.

The front page shows a German bomber pilot on mission over Poland. There are many war-related photos inside including one of Hitler and Goring, a... See More  

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705338

Judaica mention...

Item #705338

December 18, 1679

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Dec. 18, 1679  The front page has a very  lengthy report from "Tangier" concerning a military operation, mentioning in part: "...retreat of our men in Ann and Monmouth Forts would have been cut off, if his Excellency had not presently sent them orders to abandon them...The 13th, 14th and 15th the enemy began to be more quiet, as if they had tho... See More  

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705336

Very first of the advice column newspapers...

Item #705336

February 13, 1692

THE ATHENIAN MERCURY, London, Feb. 13, 1692  This was the very first of the "agony aunt" newspapers, a newspaper providing personal advice to its readers.

In creating this format of responding to questions from readers, the publisher, John Dunton, did so as a result of feeling guilty for cheating on his wife. He thought that people like himself might appreciate confiding in a stran... See More  

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705335

17th century woman publisher...

Item #705335

January 14, 1681

THE OBSERVATOR, London, Jan. 14, 1681 This is a handsome dialogue newspaper founded by Sir Roger L'Estrange, a Tory pamphleteer, as a vehicle for attacking dissenters and Whigs. Done in a dialogue format, between Whig & Tory. This early single sheet newspaper has the old style type making it great for framing, but the most intriguing aspect of this issue is that the imprint at the bottom o... See More  

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705334

Rare title from Grand Junction, Colorado...

Item #705334

April 27, 1895

GRAND VALLEY STAR-TIMES, Grand Junction, Colorado, April 27, 1895  A quite rare title as it lasted from just 1893 to 1896 with this title, and Gregory notes only one institution having but 3 issues as we purchased the holdings from Kansas Historical Society (although the A.A.S. records 17 issues).

Eight pages, glued at the spine, even toning. Very fragile & should be handled carefully.... See More  

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705333

Much on use of bloodhounds to track criminals...

Item #705333

October 10, 1888

THE TIMES, London, England, Oct. 10, 1888   "Jack the Ripper" reports were common in the latter half of 1888, capturing the interest of people on both sides of the Atlantic as evidenced by the reports in many newspapers in the United States. It was the international "sensation" of the era, and a case which was never conclusively solved. Not surprisingly, issues of the resp... See More  

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705330

You know of Molly Pitcher. Do you know of Betsy Doyle?

Item #705330

December 16, 1812

BOSTON PATRIOT, Dec. 16, 1812  Page 2 has: "Official Report To Brig. Gen. Smyth" signed by Geo. McFeeley commanding at Fort Niagara. This is a fine & very detailed account of the cannonading of Fort Niagara by the British, with the most notable portion being the report of the involvement of Betsy Doyle.

Within McFeeley's report is: "...An instance of extraordinary brav... See More  

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705328

Adams addresses Congress concerning troubles with France...

Item #705328

March 19, 1798

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, March 19, 1798  The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction.

The entire front page is taken up with advertisements including 9 illustrated ship ads. Page 3 has a lengthy message to Congress concerning the growing troubles with France, signed in type by... See More  

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705327

One of the most dramatic Kennedy assassination issues to be had...

Item #705327

November 22, 1963

CITIZEN-NEWS, Hollywood, California, Nov.  22, 1963  See the photos for one of the most dramatic front pages to be had reporting the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Save for the caption to the photo the only word on the front page is in huge, bold letters: MARTYRED !

The remainder of the front page is taken up with a huge, black-bordered photo of "John Fitzgerald Kenned... See More  

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705325

Confederate newspaper from Grenada, Mississippi...

Item #705325

August 25, 1862

THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Grenada, Mississippi, Aug. 25, 1862  If the title and city of publication seem to disagree, they do 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 became a Yankee city. Being a strong voice for the Confederacy, the &qu... See More  

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705324

Very early Charlie Chaplin performance advertisement...

Item #705324

March 02, 1915

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, March 2, 1915   Page 5 has a very early Charlie Chaplin notice, being an advertisement for his appearance: "Charlie Chaplin at the Plaza Today. The Greatest Cutup in History..." which includes the iconic full-figure photo of him in his popular role as 'The Tramp'. Chaplin had just arrived in the United States in December, 1913.

Twelve... See More  

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705323

The death of Clara Barton...

Item #705323

April 12, 1912

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, April 12, 1912  The top of the front page first column notes: "FOUNDER OF RED CROSS SOCIETY IS DEAD" plus: "Miss Clara Barton Was First  To Organize Branch of the Great International Relief Society in America" "Death early Today Caused By Pneumonia" and more. The report takes over half off the column.

Fourteen pages, library stamp in th... See More  

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705322

Follow-up report on the sinking of the Maine...

Item #705322

February 17, 1898

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, Feb. 17, 1898 The front page has a stack of two-column headlines on the follow-up investigation of the sinking of the battleship Maine: "SENSATIONAL BULLETIN" "Diver Find an Eight Inch Torpedo Hole in the Maine's Plates" "PRESS DISPATCHES ARE SUPPRESSED" "The Navy Department Does Not Credit the Report, Neither ... See More  

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705320

An incredible display issue on the end of World War II...

Item #705320

August 14, 1945

THE WILMINGTON NEWS--EXTRA, North Carolina, August 14, 1945  When it comes to huge, screaming headlines on the end of World War II they can't possibly get much better than this.

Taking about three-quarters of the front page, in letters 8 1/4 and 4 7/8 inches high, is: "JAPS QUIT ! " with subhead: "Truman Confirms War's End".

Given the pagination of the 4 pages be... See More  

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705319

Two maps of operations around Vicksburg...

Item #705319

April 26, 1863

NEW YORK HERALD, April 26, 1863  The front page features two maps headed: "OPERATIONS AROUND VICKSBURG" and: "VICKSBURG AND IT'S DEFENSES" with much detail.

Among the front page one column headlines on the Civil War are: "NEWS FROM THE SOUTHWEST" "The Fight On The Coldwater River" "The Position and Strategy of General Grant" "NEWS FR... See More  

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705318

Civil War map of the Savannah vicinity...

Item #705318

January 31, 1862

NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 31, 1862  The front page features a nice map headed: "THE NEW EXPEDITION. Scene of Operations of Commodore Dupont & Gen. Sherman's Expedition to the Rear of Fort Pulaski".

Also on the front page is a wealth of war heads including: "Important From Savannah" "Splendid Naval Movement" "Interesting From the South" "The Fr... See More  

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705317

Beginning of the Republican Party: John Fremont becomes their first Presidential candidate...

Item #705317

June 26, 1856

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 26, 1856  A very historic issue for the Republican party as it reports their first Presidential candidate, John Fremont.

This new political party, founded just two years previous, held the prohibition of slavery as the principal issue of their platform.

The top of page 4 has column heads: "Republican Ratification Meeting" "Grand Rally for Freedom" ... See More  

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705316

Abraham Lincoln's position... Fugitive slave case...

Item #705316

January 30, 1861

NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 30, 1861  Near the top of the front page is: "Important From Springfield" "The Position Of the President Elect" noting in part: "...stating that Mr. Lincoln had written to his Congressional friends recommending conciliatory measures...country may rest assured that in Abraham Lincoln they have a Republican President...Mr. Lincoln is not committed t... See More  

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705315

War news from the capital of the Confederacy...

Item #705315

June 21, 1862

DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, June 21, 1862  Among the reports are: "Exploits of the Mackerel Brigade - Triumph of Naval Architecture" "The Battle Near  Charleston" "The Lines" "The Battle Near Port Republic" "The Steamers Virginia & Mississippi..." "Army of Richmond" and much more.

Four pages, minor foxing, nice cond... See More  

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705314

Large Civil War map on the front page...

Item #705314

October 07, 1861

NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 7, 1861  The front page is dominated by a very large & very detailed Civil War map headed: "THE SEAT OF WAR IN WESTERN VIRGINIA". Plus many front page column heads on the war: "THE REBELLION" "Interview Between Generals McClellan & Banks" "Important News from the Cherokee Nation" "The Scene of War in Western Virginia&q... See More  

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705313

Large & displayable Civil War map...

Item #705313

March 15, 1865

NEW YORK HERALD, March 15, 1865  The front page features a huge & extremely detailed Civil War map headed: "THE MILITARY SITUATION. Scene of Present Operations of the Union Generals Grant, Sherman, Sheridan, and Schofield & the Rebels Generals Lee, Johnston, Early and Bragg." The map shows from Lynchburg to Wilmington, N. Carolina; to Columbia, Georgia; to Petersburg, Va.

A... See More  

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705312

Slavery comes to an end in England...

Item #705312

August 29, 1833

THE TIMES, London, August 29, 1833  As Wikipedia notes the British Slavery Abolition Act was passed in 1833, receiving the royal assent on August 28.

Page 2 begins with: "Parliamentary Intelligence" with text noting in part: "Their Lordships sat at 12 o'clock...the Royal assent was given by commission to various bills--amongst which were...Colonial Slavery Bill...Slave Tra... See More  

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705311

Sherman's march through the South...

Item #705311

December 13, 1864

NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 13, 1864  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "SHERMAN'S MARCH" "His Approach To Savannah" "He Was only 25 Miles from that City on Dec. 7" "News of an Attack Hourly Expected" "The War In Tennessee" "Rebel Attacks On Murfreesboro" "Repeated Repulse & Route of the Enemy" "... See More  

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705310

Sherman's march through the South...

Item #705310

December 13, 1864

NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 13, 1864  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "SHERMAN'S MARCH" "His Approach To Savannah" "He Was only 25 Miles from that City on Dec. 7" "News of an Attack Hourly Expected" "The War In Tennessee" "Rebel Attacks On Murfreesboro" "Repeated Repulse & Route of the Enemy" "... See More  

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705309

Confederate version of the operations before Petersburg...

Item #705309

June 28, 1864

CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, South Carolina, June 28, 1864  A nice issue from the hotbed of the Confederacy. Much front page war reporting including: "From Gen. Johnston's Army" "Desperate Attack on Our Left" "Enemy Drives Back With Heavy Loss" "Capture of Prisoners" "Yankee General Kimball Killed" "The Operations Before Petersburg"... See More  

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705307

The Dust Bowl storm of 1934...

Item #705307

May 12, 1934

NEW YORK TIMES, May 12, 1934  The front page begins with one column heads: "HUGE DUST CLOUD, BLOWN 1,500 MILES, DIMS CITY 5 HOURS" "Soil, Loosened by Drought in West, Hovers High in Air--Belt 1,800 Miles Wide" "Weigh 300,000,000 Tons" and more. Additional related coverage with photos on page 8.

Wikipedia notes that on May 11, 1934, a strong two-day dust storm re... See More  

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705306

Latest from the California Gold Rush...

Item #705306

July 28, 1849

SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, July 28, 1849  Page 3 has: "From California" with the latest news, bits including: "...New towns were being laid out in different spots around the bay & building lots, in wilderness sites, were selling from $1500 to $2000 each...San Francisco was full of people & it is not an uncommon thing for 20 to 30 individuals to occupy one smal... See More  

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705305

Order from "Beast Butler"...

Item #705305

October 06, 1862

DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Oct. 6, 1862  Not just a nice Confederate newspaper, but from the capital of the Confederacy through which all important war news and reports flowed.

The front page includes: "From The Army of Northern Virginia" "The Military Exemption Act" with many subheads. Also: "Correspondence" which includes several (see photos), and: &qu... See More  

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705304

Regarding General Butler...

Item #705304

February 14, 1863

DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Feb. 14, 1863  Perhaps  the most interesting item is the front page article: "Butler's Rule In New Orleans", "Full Exposure of Butler's Rule--Unparalleled Villainy--How the People Were Fleeced--Reply Of The Citizens to General Butler's Farewell Address To Them--How Banks Is Acting" with the text taking close to three colu... See More  

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705301

Battle of Fort Henry, Tennessee...

Item #705301

February 07, 1862

DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Feb. 7, 1862  Half of the front page is taken up with ads with the other half having various news items, including: "Interesting From the North--Notes On The War" with various subheads. Also reports on: "American Affairs In Europe" "The Grand Army to Advance" "The Burnside Expedition--The Design of its Operations" &quo... See More  

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705300

Allen Ginsberg and Dustin Hoffman...

Item #705300

May 26, 1966

THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, May 26, 1966  A great issue of this famous counter-culture newspaper as the front page features an article with photo of: "Allen Ginsberg: Hustler for Life".

It is worth noting that "The Village Voice" was an American news and culture paper, known for being the country's first alternative newsweekly. Founded in 1955, the Voice began as a p... See More  

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705299

Only ten issues published with this title...

Item #705299

November 24, 1796

THE COURIER & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Boston, November 24, 1796  Certainly one of the less common 18th century American titles. This was the continuation of "The Federal Orrery" newspaper, changing the title to that noted with the Nov. 3, 1796 issue, and Brigham notes that the newspaper discontinued with the Dec. 8, 1796 issue.

Being a semi-weekly this would mean only about ten iss... See More  

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705298

The bicycle...

Item #705298

April 10, 1869

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 10, 1869  This title has illustrations, accompanied by text, of the latest inventions of the day. Featured are: "Progress of the Velocipede" which shows a novel bicycle. Also: "Conarroe's Buckeye Ditching Machine" "Little's Stove Funnel Cap and Ventilator" and "Gross' Patent Combined Letter Opener"
... See More  

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705297

Fear that the new government in America will fail...

Item #705297

February 13, 1784

THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Feb. 13, 1784  Page 4 has an interesting letter from Philadelphia to a friend in Glasgow noting in part: "Our government...is not yet well established; and I am really afraid that this country will experience some dreadful political convulsion before this desirable establishment takes place...different bodies...of the different colonies, and jealousy o... See More  

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705296

Death of Steve Jobs, in a California newspaper...

Item #705296

October 06, 2011

DAILY NEWS, Los Angeles, Oct. 6, 2011  The top of the front page has a headline: "Apple founder was tech visionary" with photo. Great to have this report in a California newspaper.

Thirty pages, nice condition.

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705295

Criticizing Burgoyne for his failure in America...

Item #705295

October 02, 1779

THE PROVIDENCE GAZETTE & COUNTRY JOURNAL, Rhode Island, Oct. 2, 1779  Almost the entire front page is taken up with a letter: "To Lieutenant-General Burgoyne" taken from a London newspaper and reprinted here.

Not surprisingly, the theme is critical of Burgoyne, who is best remembered as the commanding general at Saratoga who gave up that strategic post to American General Gates... See More  

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705294

The science behind a curve-ball in baseball...

Item #705294

September 15, 1883

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, Sept. 15, 1883  The title is a bit of a misnomer as this was actually a separate, stand-alone publication, not a supplement to the regular title.

Inside has a fascinating article headed: "Base Ball Science" which begins: "We are in receipt of several communications relative to the question o whether a projectile can be thrown so as to ... See More  

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705293

One of the best baseball prints...

Item #705293

March 23, 1889

THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, March 23, 1889  Note: this is just a portion of the issue, 8 pages but including the mentioned centerfold.

This terrific double page centerfold is captioned: "The American Baseball Players at Kennington Oval--Visit of the Prince of Wales". It includes some 19 scenes of various "plays" in baseball, and also has round portraits of the 1... See More  

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705292

Baseball and cricket reports from 1856......

Item #705292

September 20, 1856

PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Sept. 20, 1856  Inside this sporting newspaper is a detailed report: "Cricket" "The Great Match At Hoboken!!!" "The United States Victorious!!" "Canada Vs. United States".

But more intriguing is the report headed: "Base Ball" with gives details of a game between the Eagle team and the Empire team, i... See More  

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705291

Governor Woodrow Wilson.... Baseball... Coney Island...

Item #705291

August 19, 1911

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Aug. 19, 1911  The front page is a photo of: "Admiral Togo in America."

A full page is taken up with: "Some Chips from the Diamond" by Kemble, being a collection of ten somewhat comic prints of baseball players. The players include Honus Wagner, Christy "Matty" Mathewson, Ty Cobb and Johnny Evers, among others.

Twenty-four pages, ... See More  

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705290

Surrender of Burgoyne at Saratoga...

Item #705290

December 08, 1777

EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Dec. 8, 1777  Certainly the most  significant content is the page 2 report on the surrender of Burgoyne at Saratoga, a very much-needed victory for the American cause. Some of the reporting includes: "...arrived in town express...we are sorry to say that Government have received the melancholy accounts that General Burgoyne and his army have been... See More  

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705260

Rare and early title from Honolulu...

Item #705260

December 28, 1844

THE POLYNESIAN, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaiian Islands, Dec. 28, 1844  One of the earliest newspapers we have offered from Hawaii, and fourteen years earlier than the few of this title we offered in recent years.

The "first series" of this title existed for just 1 1/2 years from 1840 to 1841. It proved unprofitable and was shut down. The editor reestablished the paper under the same titl... See More  

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705257

Settling on the Mississippi... Judaica content...

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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1772  Among the articles are: "A Proposal for Abolishing Tythes...and furnishing every Parish throughout the Kingdom with an able Minister" "On the Present Appearance of the Planet Jupiter", an interesting & lengthy article: "J. P.'s Plans for a Settlement on the Mississippi Objected to" is very descriptive an... See More  

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705256

Finding a Northwest Passage... Protecting the Carolinas...

Item #705256
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1745  Over 1 1/2 pages are taken up with: "The case of Carolina Consider'd, with Regard to its Danger of being Invaded, for want of Regular Forces...". This is a great article on the defense of the colonies. Three-quarters of a page are taken up with: "A List of Privateers".

Among other articles are: "Speech on the R... See More  

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705255

Hebrew customs...

Item #705255
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1739  One of the articles is headed: "Continuation of the Dissertation begun in our Last Whether the Hebrews Borrow'd any Customs from the Heathens" which takes over 1 1/2 pages.

Another article has the: "Manifesto of the Catholick Majesty..."concerning a payment to the South Sea Tea Company.

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705254

Timely report of the death of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart...

Item #705254

December 01, 1791

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1791  Presented inconspicuously among other death reports is a brief yet very notable report on the death of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, ending with a prophetic comment:  " At Vienna, Wolfgang Mozart, the celebrated German composer. By his death the musical world will sustain an irreparable loss.

He died on December 5, m... See More  

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705253

Relations with England...

Item #705253
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, April, 1766  Among the items included are: "On the Alliance between Church and State and the American Bishops...". A great & lengthy article is: "On The Trade & Commerce of the British Colonies" which considers the taxation and trade issues, of significance given the Stamp Act which was in force at this time. There is much great readin... See More  

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705252

Burr accused of murdering Hamilton... Dr. William Herschel's work...

Item #705252

September 01, 1804

THE GENTLEMAN’S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1804   The first column of a page is headed: “AMERICA & THE WEST INDIES” reporting: “By the New York papers, we learn, that the Coroner’s Inquest, held on the late Gen. Hamilton, have brought in a verdict of ‘Willful murder against A’ Burr, esq. Vice President of the United States... It is also sta... See More  

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705250

Map of Germany... The Mississippi River...

Item #705250
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1761  An article: "Thoughts on the Present Posture of Affairs" includes some discussion concerning America, and includes: "...Hence it is evident that as North America was the bone of contention, Great Britain must not be induced to part with any of her conquests on that continent; because that would be a means to renew the war...&... See More  

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705249

Nice plate of Windsor Palace...

Item #705249
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1765  A nice issue of this very famous & successful British magazine from this significant year of the Stamp Act, and some ten years before the outbreak of the Revolutionary War.

One of the features is the very nice full page plate of: "A View of the Royal Palace at Windsor" so closely connected to the Royal Family today. It is acc... See More  

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705248

A conversion of a Jew... "Of a small Venomous Serpent..."

Item #705248
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1750  Over a page is taken up with: "Of a small Venomous Serpent...." which includes on page 2 a print of it. Another article is: "An Account of the Conversion of Daniel Tnangam Alexander, an Eminent Jew" to the Protestant religion.

There is a continued article on: "Lewis XIV Greatest of Monarchs" by M. de Voltair... See More  

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705247

A conversion of a Jew... "Of a small Venomous Serpent..."

Item #705247
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1750  Over a page is taken up with: "Of a small Venomous Serpent...." which includes on page 2 a print of it. Another article is: "An Account of the Conversion of Daniel Tnangam Alexander, an Eminent Jew" to the Protestant religion.

There is a continued article on: "Lewis XIV Greatest of Monarchs" by M. de Voltair... See More  

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705246

Rare title with the original outer wrappers...

Item #705246

August 01, 1797

THE MONTHLY REVIEW ENLARGED, London, August, 1797  This very uncommon title still has the blue/green outer wrappers. These wrappers are in remarkably nice condition as more typically they are quite worn.

The front wrapper includes the title/index page. Among the articles are: "Fair Statement of Grievances in the Navy" "Narrative of the Proceedings of Sir Jervis's Fleet&quo... See More  

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705245

Battle of Cowpens, South Carolina... Cornwallis on the move...

Item #705245
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1781  Inside has commentary on a recent publication titled: "Monody on Major Andre" which notes in part: "This mournful & interesting Eulogium, consecrated to the memory of Major Andre, with the zeal of a religious enthusiast to his murdered Saint...acquaints us also with many particulars before unknown, of the genius & character... See More  

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705243

Apalachicola, Florida... Slave or free?

Item #705243

September 14, 1816

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept.  14, 1816  Starting on the front page and continuing within is a great article describing a banquet held in Paris to celebrate American Independence, which illustrates the great relationship held between both nations.

Another article within describes the the mass migration of Negroes from in and around New Orleans to Apalachicola, Florid... See More  

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705242

General Samuel Houston... Trail of Tears...

Item #705242

May 16, 1829

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 16, 1829  Page 3 has an article with a small head: "Gen. Houston" which has some speculation on why this former governor of Tennessee is leaving, ending with: "...They relate to domestic misfortunes. He has not only resigned the governor's chair of Tennessee--but abandoned the state, and for ever!"  Of course in a few yea... See More  

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705241

Beginning a "war of extermination" in Texas...

Item #705241

November 07, 1835

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 7, 1835  Inside has 2 1/2 pages of news under the heading: "Texas" concerning events from the beginning of their war for independence. The reports seem to be a result of the Battle of Gonzales (first battle of the Texas war for independence) but there is no direct reference to it. Included are: "...It was confidently asserted at Vera ... See More  

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705240

War reports on Baltimore & Washington...

Item #705240

October 06, 1814

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, October 6, 1814  The very top of the front page has an editor's note explaining the troubles with printing a newspaper in a war zone, as the Battle of Baltimore was just 3 weeks prior.

Also on the front page: "Destruction of the Navy Yard" at Washington. Pages 2 & 3 contain: "Enemy in the Chesapeake" which is a great rep... See More  

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705239

War reports on Baltimore & Washington...

Item #705239

October 06, 1814

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, October 6, 1814  The very top of the front page has an editor's note explaining the troubles with printing a newspaper in a war zone, as the Battle of Baltimore was just 3 weeks prior.

Also on the front page: "Destruction of the Navy Yard" at Washington. Pages 2 & 3 contain: "Enemy in the Chesapeake" which is a great rep... See More  

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705238

The Little Belt Affair: War of 1812 is about to begin...

Item #705238

September 21, 1811

THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 21, 1811  The first 6 pages are taken up with a great & very detailed account of the Little Belt Affair, a naval battle between the U.S. ship President & the British ship Little Belt, an event which was a catalyst for the War of 1812.

Headed: "President and Little Belt" it includes a letter from Commodore Rodgers to the Secretary of the... See More  

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705237

A poor transcription of the famous "Don't give up the ship!" quote?

Item #705237

August 07, 1813

THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 7, 1813  Nearly 7 pages are taken up with: "Events of  the War" within which are "Battle of Beaver Dam" "Retirement of Maj. Gen. Dearborn" "Military", a letter from Chilicothe, "Chesapeake and Shannon" which concerns the famous naval battle. In the article is: "...The second broadside, capt. Lawre... See More  

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705236

Beginning a "war of extermination" in Texas...

Item #705236

November 07, 1835

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 7, 1835  Inside has 2 1/2 pages of news under the heading: "Texas" concerning events from the beginning of their war for independence. The reports seem to reference the Battle of Gonzales (first battle of the Texas war for independence) but there is no direct mention of it.

Included are: "...It was confidently asserted at Vera Cruz t... See More  

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705235

Constitution for the new state of Alabama...

Item #705235

September 18, 1819

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, A consecutive pair of issues dated Sept. 18 and 25, 1819  Typically, prior to formally becoming a state of the union a territorial government needs to create and approve a Constitution that would not be in conflict with the federal Constitution.

Printed in these two issues in its entirety is the "Constitution of the State of Alabama, Adopted Aug. 2... See More  

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705226

Indicted for involvement in the Rye House Plot...

Item #705226

January 18, 1685

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Jan. 18, 1685 (1686 by today's calendar)  The back page has a report from Westminster noting in part: "This day Henry Lord Delamere was brought to his tryal...upon an indictment of High reason for conspiring to raise a rebellion against His Majesty, of which he was acquitted by his peers. And it manifestly appearing upon the tryal; that Thomas Saxon, who ... See More  

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705210

Civil War letter from 1862...

Item #705210

February 28, 1863

A letter datelined: "Harrison's Landing, Va., July 26, 1862"  An interesting letter, some items including: "...you did not know where to direct your letters...we have moved around so, but we are now in camp at Harrison's Landing on the James river, Va., Gen. Sedgwick Division...we have a hard time for weeks we have had nothing to eat but hard bread & salt meat...I s... See More  

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705200

From this Southern port city, just before the outbreak of war...

Item #705200

February 19, 1861

THE WILMINGTON DAILY HERALD, North Carolina, Feb. 19, 1861  From this Southern port city shortly before the outbreak of the Civil War. Included are a few brief articles from various states which provide a glimpse into the pre-war tensions which existed at the time. Various news of the day and a great wealth of advertisements are also present.

Four pages, a bit irregular at the blank spine, n... See More  

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705170

From Red River County in Texas...

Item #705170

August 04, 1887

THE STANDARD, Clarksville, Red River County, Texas, Aug. 4, 1887  Rarely do we find newspapers from this part of Texas, north east of Dallas and not far from the Arkansas border. Various news and ads of the day. 

Four pages, large folio size, loose at the irregular spine, various small margin tears. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.

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705169

Scarce French-English newspaper from Louisiana...

Item #705169

July 23, 1870

LE LOUISIANAIS, Convent, Louisiana, July 23, 1870  A scarce title which existed from 1865 thru 1883, but of which very few issues surface. It is a single sheet newspaper with the front entirely in French while the reverse is in English save for the advertisements, most being in French.

Folio size, wide margins, nice condition.

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705054

Judaica mention...

Item #705054

December 18, 1679

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Dec. 18, 1679  The front page has a very  lengthy report from "Tangier" concerning a military operation, mentioning in part: "...retreat of our men in Ann and Monmouth Forts would have been cut off, if his Excellency had not presently sent them orders to abandon them...The 13th, 14th and 15th the enemy began to be more quiet, as if they had tho... See More  

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705031

George Rogers Clark's Illinois campaign...

Item #705031

January 12, 1779

THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET OR GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Jan. 12, 1779  



* Rare American Revolutionary War title

* George Rogers Clark - Western frontier




The front page has most of a column taken up with a letter beginning: "I have lately met with...Mr. Deane's address to the public and one or two pieces relative rto it, for I cannot call them refutations, under the signat... See More  

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705018

It's war with Japan...

Item #705018

December 08, 1941

THE MORNING POST--EXTRA, Camden, New Jersey, Dec. 8, 1941  



* Attack on Pearl Harbor

* U.S. to enter World War II

* Imperial Japanese Navy

* Terrific headline for display




A wonderful display issue on the beginning of America's entry into World War II with a huge, banner headline: "JAPS DECLARE WAR UPON U.S." with a subheads including: "1st Attack On Hawaii; Ma... See More  

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705016

From just after Pearl Harbor...

Item #705016

December 10, 1941

THE SUN, New York, Dec. 10, 1941  



* United States at war in Pacific

* Post Pearl Harbor attack

* America enters World War II




Large front page banner headline from just 3 days after Pearl Harbor: "U.S. FORCES BATTLE INVADERS ON LUZON" with various related reports. Included is a map headed: "Invasion Of Philippines".

Complete in 52 pages, various tears and ch... See More  

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705008

American forces enter Rome, in a Honolulu newspaper...

Item #705008

June 05, 1944

THE HONOLULU ADVERTISER, Hawaii, June 5, 1944  



* Fall of Rome, Italy  - liberated by the allies

* D-Day invasion of France 1 day away (date of issue)

* From the origin of America entering the war

* World War II - WWII - nice for display 




A dramatic front page with huge: "EXTRA" dropped out of a black box at the very top, then the banner headline above the ma... See More  

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704999

Atom bomb is dropped one Hiroshima...

Item #704999

August 07, 1945

THE PROVIDENCE JOURNAL, Rhode Island, Aug. 7, 1945



* Bombing of Hiroshima, Japan

* Final blow ending World War II




The banner headlines announces: "ATOMIC BOMB BLASTS JAP BASE" "Single Missile Stronger Than 20,000 Tons of TNT; Steel Tower Turned to Gas in New Mexico Tryout" with various related subheads concerning the A Bomb drop on Hiroshima.

The photo is headed: "... See More  

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704995

Nikita Khrushchev ousted...

Item #704995

October 16, 1964

LOS ANGELES TIMES--EXTRA, California, Oct. 16, 1964  



* Nikita Khrushchev forced into retirement



The front page has a great banner headline in large, bold lettering: "KHRUSHCHEV OUT !" with subhead and large photo of him.

The complete first section only (of 7) with 32 pages, very nice condition.... See More  

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704994

Civil War letter written in the field...

Item #704994

April 03, 1863

Civil War letter headed: "Camp near White Oak Church, Va., April 3rd, 1863".

A great Civil War letter written in the field to the soldier's sister. A few bits include: "...We have been out 5 hours. We were reviewed by Fighting Joe Hooker and I do not believe the army was ever in better condition...The rebels camp are plainly visible from our parade ground...One report is they a... See More  

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704993

Lincoln's assassination trial... President Johnson's amnesty offer...

Item #704993

May 30, 1865

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 30, 1865  



* Abraham Lincoln's assassination

* Trial of the conspirators - assassins

* Dr. Samuel Mudd and more




The top of the front has: "THE ASSASSINATION" "The Trial On Monday" "Mrs. Surratt Desires to have a Witness Recalled" "An Offensive Application" and more, with the coverage of the trial of Lincoln's a... See More  

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704987

Our earliest report on Lincoln's political career...

Item #704987

December 30, 1854

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 30, 1854  



* Among the earliest mentions of Abraham Lincoln

* Six years prior to his 1st presidential election win




Political reports on Abraham Lincoln are extremely elusive before 1858, the year he gained national attention with the Lincoln-Douglas debates. Most early mentions of Lincoln are small, classified ads in his hometown newspaper promoting his law firm.... See More  

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704978

Very early engraving showing Salt Lake City...

Item #704978

January 02, 1858

THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Jan. 2, 1858



* Salt Lake City, Utah Territory

* Mormons - Mormonism 




Formatted much like Harper's Weekly with many nice prints.

The prime feature is the very nice, full page engraving captioned: "The Great Salt Lake City of The Mormons, Looking West--The Salt Lake In The Distance". The scene shows not much more than a village with va... See More  

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704974

Great map of the western hemisphere...

Item #704974
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1773  Certainly the prime feature of this issue is the nice foldout map that accompanies the lengthy article: "Epitome of Lieut. Cooke's Voyage Round the World", showing most of North America, all of South America down to Cape Horn, and even portions of West Africa, Spain, France & England. Notice the shape of Florida & Cal... See More  

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704746

Short-lived title from Texas... Large map of the Brazos...

Item #704746

March 02, 1892

VELASCO DAILY TIMES, Texas, March 2, 1892  



* Rare Southwestern publication

* Possibly the first time offered anywhere (see note)




A rare title as it existed for less than six months.

Velasco was a town in Texas that was later annexed by the city of Freeport. Founded in 1831, Velasco is situated on the east side of the Brazos River four miles from the Gulf of Mexico. The town'... See More  

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704440

London from 1799...

Item #704440

January 01, 1799

THE SUN, London, England, 1799  A fine issue of a typical late 18th century newspaper, the top of the masthead containing a decorative, red-inked tax stamp. Much news of the day and ads as well.

Four pages, good condition. 

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704427

Short-lived campaign newspaper to elect Andrew Jackson...

Item #704427

May 10, 1828

UNITED STATES' TELEGRAPH--EXTRA, Washington, May 10, 1828   This is the volume 1, number 11 issue. This was a campaign journal "...devoted exclusively to the Presidential election..." as stated in the masthead.

It was published by Duff Green, who had come to Washington to establish a newspaper to promote the candidacy of Andrew Jackson. Mott says: "Green proved to be of th... See More  

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704264

A skirmish in South Carolina...

Item #704264

October 03, 1776

THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Oct. 3, 1776  Any newspaper dated 1776 is quite desirable, but even more so issues printed in Philadelphia.

Page 2 has a report which includes: "There is not a maritime nation in Europe but which privately carries on a trade with the British colonies of North America, France & Spain in particular, who have the best opportunity for it; wit... See More  

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704132

Thanks to George Washington... Intercepted news from Silas Deane...

Item #704132

December 05, 1781

THE FREEMAN'S JOURNAL OR THE NORTH AMERICAN INTELLIGENCER, Philadelphia, Dec. 5, 1781  



* American Revolutionary War

* General George Washington 

* Foreign diplomat Silas Deane




Much of a front page column is "Contents of a Rebel Mail, Lately Intercepted in Europe" being a continuation of Silas Deane's letter to his brother. There is much content on America's... See More  

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704048

John Adams' script signatures...

Item #704048

June 09, 1798

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 9, 1798  The front page has a poem titled: "Adams And Liberty - The Boston Patriotic Song, Written by Thomas Paine, A. M." (likely Robert Treat Paine, sources differ)

The front page has 3 Acts of Congress each signed in script type by the President: John Adams, and in block type by the Vice President: Th. Jefferson

Four pages, wide, untrimme... See More  

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704045

Three Acts of Congress signed by George Washington...

Item #704045

April 26, 1794

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 26, 1794  



* President George Washington

* Three Acts of U.S. Congress




A great display issue as the front page features not one but three Acts of Congress each signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington, and in block type by the Vice President: John Adams.

The first of the Acts is: "...to authorize the President of the United Sta... See More  

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