Billy the Kid, Pat Garett, Virgil & Wyatt Earp, Frank Stilwell, Johnny Behan...
Item #668423
August 10, 1881
THE TOMBSTONE EPITAPH, Arizona, August 10, 1881
* Best Old West title to be had
* Pre Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
Few could argue for a more recognizable title from the Old West, nor could any town be more linked to the romance of the West than this one. Tombstone is steeped in Western lore, and the several movies done concerning the gunfight at the O.K. Corral have kept this town in ... See More
Abe Lincoln is assassinated... One of the most desired titles...
Item #665711
April 15, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, April 15, 1865 Not only this event but this title remain among the most desired by collectors; a very significant event in American history reported by one of the most respected newspapers in the country.
The first column heads tell it all: "AWFUL EVENT" "President Lincoln Shot by an Assassin" "The Deed Done at Ford's Theatre Last Night" &qu... See More
One of the best to be had on Lincoln's assassination... A Washington, D.C. newspaper...
Item #658488
April 16, 1865
SUNDAY MORNING CHRONICLE, Washington, D.C., April 16, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination (historic)
* It is BEST to have reports from the city where an event occurred.
As might be imagined newspapers from Washington reporting the assassination of Abraham Lincoln are exceedingly scarce and exceedingly desirable. Although newspapers from New York & Philadelphia remain among the most so... See More
Nice reporting on the Earp's in a Tombstone newspaper...
Item #651805
April 3, 1882
THE TOMBSTONE EPITAPH, Cochise County, Arizona, April 3, 1882
* Mention of the Earps and Pete Spence
* Extremely rare Old West title
Few could argue for a more recognizable title from the Old West, nor could any town be more linked to the romance of the West than this one. Tombstone is steeped in Western lore, and the several movies done concerning the gunfight at the O.K. Corral have kept ... See More
Terrific display issue on Lincoln's assassination...
Item #666285
April 16, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, April 16, 1865 This date was a Sunday, and only rarely were Sunday newspapers bound into volumes held by libraries. As such, this date is arguably more scarce than the issue of April 15.
And when it comes to graphic appeal, I would suggest that this edition of the 16th surpasses that of the 15th. All columns on all 8 pages have black mourning rules for the death of Presiden... See More
Extremely rare 1665 Oxford Gazette...
Item #664277
January 18, 1665
THE OXFORD GAZETTE, England, January 18, 1665 (1666 by today's calendar)
* One of the earliest & rarest of newspapers to be had
This is an extremely famous--and rare--title, being the predecessor of the famous "London Gazette", the oldest continually published newspaper in the world. Because of the Plague at this time, the Royal Court had removed itself from London to Oxfor... See More
The Great Fire of London...
Item #668440
September 24, 1666
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, September 24, 1666
* The Great London Fire period coverage
* Among the earliest of newspapers to be had
One of the greatest calamities, and more notable events to strike London in its long history is the Great Fire which destroyed much of the city in September, 1666. Finding period references to it are exceedingly difficult, as the number of newspape... See More
The Emancipation Proclamation...
Item #665985
September 23, 1862
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, September 23, 1862
* Emancipation Proclamation
* President Abraham Lincoln
Page 4 contains the full texts of the Emancipation Proclamation, perhaps the most significant Presidential pronouncement of the entire Civil War wherein Lincoln declared all slaves free. Headed: "A Proclamation By the President of the United States" the document begins at the b... See More
News of the Declaration of Independence is reported in England... "Battle of New York...
Item #662459
August 10, 1776
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, August 10, 1776 Of very special significance is the brief--yet significantly historic report: "...informed that the Continental Congress have declared the United Colonies free and independent states." Front page content doesn't get much better than this.
Almost all of the ftpg. is taken up with reports on the Battle for New York, with over a column... See More
Great Chicago Fire issue in a Chicago newspaper...
Item #665738
October 18, 1871
THE CHICAGO TIMES, Oct. 18, 1871 A terrific issue from shortly after the disastrous fire which destroyed much of the city, and while it was beginning to recover.
The first column heads include: "THE FIRE" "A Resume of the Great Calamity" "Detailed Account of Its Origin and Progress" "The Destructive Advance of the Flames Through the City" "Scenes... See More
Lincoln recinds Grant's controversial Jewish eviction order...
Item #668364
January 5, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 5, 1863
* Abraham Lincoln rescinds
* General Order No. 11 (1862)
* Expelling all Jews - Jewish
* Issued by Ulysses S. Grant
Certainly the most notable content is the rather inconspicuous item on page 5 wherein President Lincoln rescinded Grant's General Order 11 to expel all Jews from his military district of Tennessee, Kentucky, and Mississippi. This Grant... See More
Great, detailed account of the New York City fire...
Item #664180
November 9, 1776
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, Nov. 9, 1776
* Great Fire of New York (1776)
* American Revolutionary War
This was a decidedly Tory newspaper, supportive of the British efforts in America. This newspaper ended publication in June, 1778 when the British evacuated the city.
The front page has a report noting in part: "During the time that General Howe lay at Turtle bay he ... See More
Terrific Honolulu newspaper, one day after Pearl Harbor...
Item #665710
December 8, 1941
THE HONOLULU ADVERTISER, Hawaii, Dec. 8, 1941 Fully one-third of the newspaper, above the masthead, is taken up with a dramatic three line banner headline: "SABOTEURS LAND HERE ! Britain, Australia Declare War ! " with various related subheads as well including: "Raiders Return In Dawn Attack". The only ftpg. photo shows is of the: "Carnage in King Street"... See More
Great map of North America, result of the French & Indian War...
Item #666339
December 2, 1762
SUPPLEMENT TO THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE For The Year 1762 This "Supplement" issue was printed at the end of the year, which has as its lead article a nice report titled: "General Observations on the Preliminaries of Peace, so far as they Relate to the Continent of North America..." which references the terrific map which comes with this issue. This article takes ... See More
Struggling under the yoke of oppression...
Item #666221
June 15, 1776
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, June 15, 1776 This was a decidedly Tory newspaper, supportive of the British efforts in America. This newspaper ended publication in June, 1778 when the British evacuated the city. Keep in mind also that this issue is dated less than 3 weeks before the Declaration of Independence.
The front page begins with an advertisement for pamphlet of a Loyalist r... See More
A Colorado newspaper printed eleven years before statehood...
Item #665726
September 15, 1865
THE DAILY DENVER GAZETTE, Colorado, Sept. 15, 1865 This is actually a territorial newspaper as Colorado did not become a state until 1876, eleven years after this issue was published. And this is a volume one issue.
Outside of several issues of the Rocky Mountain News we have offered--which was Colorado's first newspaper--this is the earliest Colorado title we have offered. And Gregory ... See More
Positively Main Street...
The six issue set on the life of Bob Dylan...
Item #664353
March 20, 1969
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York A six issue set of issues containing the entire series of six articles on the life & career of Bob Dylan. The dates are March 20, 27, April 3, 10, 17 and 24, 1969.
All are authored by Toby Thompson when he traveled to Dylan's hometown of Hibbing, Minnesota. Each of the articles have a subtitle: "A Good Family Boy" "Join the Elvis Rebellion&... See More
The treaty whereby Cornwallis surrendered to Washington, with great commentary in Parliament...
Item #664191
December 8, 1781
THE NEWCASTLE CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 8, 1781
* Treaty of Peace
* Lord Cornwallis capitulation
* General George Washington
* Revolutionary War closing events
The front page has an: "Account of the number of British & German troops, and of ships of war, surrendered at Yorktown...".
But then the great document is on page 2 which prints the: "ARTICLES of CAPITULATI... See More
The desired & massive Statue of Liberty foldout...
Item #664192
October 30, 1886
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 30, 1886 Certainly the prime feature of this issue is the somewhat rare four page foldout of the Statue Of Liberty. Of the many Supplement issues which appeared in Harper's Weekly over its 60 years, this--in our opinion--is the very best.
This large print measures 44 x 15 1/2 inches and shows New York Harbor with a closeup of the newly dedicated St... See More
Great accounts of the Battle of Cowpens...
Item #658593
July 10, 1781
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, July 10, 1781
* Battle of Cowpens, South Carolina
* General Daniel Morgan victory
* American Revolutionary War
The front page begins with a letter: "To the Virtuous American Yeomanry", which is supportive of the cause to support the American effort. Bits include: "...You cannot...expect such an effect as the... See More
Fantastic issue reporting the "Battle of Los Angeles"...
Item #665255
February 25, 1942
LOS ANGELES TIMES--EXTRA! Feb. 25, 1942
* Battle of Los Angeles - Air Raid
* Japanese airplane attack ? UFO's ?
* Best title to be had (very rare)
Simply a fantastic report on what is known as the "Battle of Los Angeles". The front page has one of the more dramatic, screaming headlines to be found: "L.A. AREA RAIDED ! " with a smaller head noting: "Jap Pl... See More
Fine report on the Battle of Paulus Hook, New Jersey...
Item #665758
September 2, 1779
THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET OR GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Sept. 2, 1779 As you can see, this newspaper has one of the more beautiful mastheads of the Revolutionary War era.
Two-thirds of the front page is taken up with several Resolves from the Rhode Island Convention, some relating to the war effort.
Most of page 2 is taken up with a terrific account of the battle of Paulus Hook, New J... See More
Capture of Fort Granby, S.C., by the Americans...
Item #658585
June 26, 1781
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, June 26, 1781 Page 2 has a report on the continental army capturing Fort Granby, South Carolina, signed in type: Henry Lee, Jr. What follows are the: "Articles of Capitulation..." between Lt. Colonel Lee [note: his son was Robert E. Lee] and Major Andrew Maxwell of the British forces.
The top of page 3 has: "Extrac... See More
The yacht 'America' wins the first of what will become the America's Cup race...
Item #666260
August 25, 1851
THE TIMES, London, Aug. 25, 1851 Nearly half of page 5 is taken up with very detailed accounts of: "The Cowes Regatta" in England, which would become known as the famed America's Cup race.
This was the very first of this iconic race, and since won by the yacht "America" it would forever become known as the race for the "America's Cup".
Listed are each ... See More
FBI botches the Little Bohemia raid upon the Dillinger Gang...
Item #666400
April 23, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 23, 1934 The front page has a terrific banner headline announcing: "HUNT DILLINGER; 2 DIE, 4 SHOT" with a subhead noting: "Desperadoes Escape North Woods Trap".
The article carries over to page 8 where is a rather large map headed: "Dillinger Escapes Trap In North Woods" as well as a one column photo of John Dillinger. The back page... See More
News from the closing moments of the war... Thanks to Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, and others...
Item #658842
February 12, 1782
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, Feb. 12, 1782
* American Revolutionary War closing events
* George Washington & Thomas Jefferson
The inside pages have various reports concerning the Revolutionary War, including: "...nothing but the utter destruction of the Carolinas was talked of by the ministry & their creatures; but since the French have bl... See More
The Emancipation Proclamation...
Item #664367
January 3, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Jan. 3, 1863
* President Abraham Lincoln
* Emancipation Proclamation
* Freedom for slaves
Although the front page has some great coverage of recent events in the Civil War--including a nice map headed: "The Battle of Murfreesboro"--the prime content is certainly on page 4 where the first column and a bit of the second contain the complete text of the Emanc... See More
A very rare campaign newspaper supporting U.S. Grant for President...
Item #665721
September 1, 1872
CAMPAIGN EDITION OF THE NEW YORK TIMES This is a very rare & short-lived title. Noted at the beginning of the ftpg: "During the present Presidential Canvass, we shall publish a Special Weekly Edition for the convenience of those who desire the latest and most trustworthy political intelligence...". Also noted is: "...The New York Times is a Republican newspaper, and will, ... See More
The Boston Massacre...
Item #659761
April 1, 1770
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, April, 1770 Of great significance is that this magazine prints the exact text reporting the Boston Massacre as found in the Boston Gazette of March 12. The article is datelined: "Boston, March 12" and begins: "Our readers will doubtless expect a circumstantial account of the tragical affair on Monday Night last..." and a bit further on ... See More
General Turner Ashby... Robert E. Lee... The Confederate version of "Harper's Weekly"...
Item #664232
October 18, 1862
SOUTHERN ILLUSTRATED NEWS, Richmond, October 18, 1862
* Cavalry commander Turner Ashby
* Very rare Confederate publication
A very rare publication from the Confederacy, only a few issues of which having come into our inventory over the past 35 years. Although much of the content was literary in nature, there are news reports and a few illustrations.
The front page is dominated by a n... See More
On the 1929 stock market crash, in the New York Times...
Item #669437
October 26, 1929
NEW YORK TIMES, October 26, 1929 The stock market crash of 1929 did much to define America for the next decade, resulting in the Great Depression and all the trauma relating to it. It seemed common for many newspapers to put a positive spin on the on-going tragedy, so front page reports often conflicted with the reality of the time.
Given that the stock exchange is in New York City, the &qu... See More
Criticizing the King's speech... Independence is not to be granted...
Item #658845
March 12, 1782
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, March 12, 1782 A full column on the ftpg. & a full column on page 2 are taken up with: "Common Sense on the King of England's Speech" in which the king stubbornly refuses to admit defeat with the situation in America.
This commentary provides some great content criticizing the king, one bit noting: "Altho&#... See More
Two front page reports on the Battle of Gettysburg...
Item #668010
July 4, 1863
BOSTON DAILY ADVERTISER, July 4, 1863
* Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
* Most historic battle of the Civil War
The front page has not one but two reports on the historic Battle of Gettysburg, one headed: "The Rebel Invasion" "A Terrible Battle Yesterday" "Fighting Still Going on" The report takes nearly an entire column with various subheads, includin... See More
Cornwallis surrenders at Yorktown...
Item #660214
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, London, December and the Appendix issue for the year 1781 Certainly the most historic report in this issue--and perhaps in any issue from the Revolutionary War--is that near the back of the issue under "American Affairs". It is an "Extract of a Letter from Sir Henry Clinton to...George Germain..." dated at New York, Nov. 13, 1781, which has: &qu... See More
The historic Dred Scott Decision...
Item #665256
March 7, 1857
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 7, 1857
* Historic Dred Scott Decision
* Famous former slave case
A very historic issue as page 5 has an article headed: "The Dred Scott Case Decided". This text takes about a half a column and includes the historic ruling by the Supreme Court, which begins: "The opinion of the Supreme Court in the Dred Scott case was delivered by Chief Justice T... See More
First report on John F. Kennedy's assassination... In a Dallas newspaper...
Item #664081
November 22, 1963
THE DALLAS TIMES HERALD, Texas, November 22, 1963 Serious collectors always try to obtain historic newspapers from the city where the event happened. For JFK's assassination that would be a Dallas newspaper.
Of the two newspapers which published in Dallas in 1963 only the TIMES HERALD reported the assassination on the same day it happened--November 22--and only in their 2nd and 3rd edit... See More
Death toll from the Great Plague...
Item #666301
February 22, 1665
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Feb. 22, 1665 (1666 by today's calendar) Not only is the world's oldest, continually published English language newspaper (still publishes today) but it is also a very early issue, being #29.
The front page has a report from Venice referencing the Great Plague which was ravaging Europe at the time: "The Welcome...is arrived here laden with pilchards... See More
Washington's last state-of-the-union address...
Item #665774
December 14, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 14, 1796 Most of page 2 is taken up with the historic last state-of-the-union address of President George Washington, headed: "SPEECH of The President of the United States" and ending with his signature in script type: Geo. Washington.
In this address to Congress Washington reflects both upon the accomplishments of the year and of his pending retir... See More
Jeff Davis' inaugural address: in a Confederate newspaper...
Item #666370
February 25, 1862
THE DAILY SOUTHERN GUARDIAN, Columbia, South Carolina, Feb. 25, 1862 A rather rare title and great that it has the word “Southern”.
Certainly the most notable content begins page 2 being: "President Jefferson Davis's Inaugural address, delivered in Richmond, February 22, 1862" which takes over a full column.
The front page includes: "The Hampton Legion" ... See More
Much on the Hamilton & Burr duel...
Item #669420
July 14, 1804
THE PORT FOLIO, Philadelphia, July 14, 1804 Inside has: "Obituary" which begins: "This morning the mournful intelligence of the death of Major-General ALEXANDER HAMILTON has saddened this city & will long afflict the nation. He was killed by the Vice President of the United States in a duel, fought on the Jersey shore on the morning of the 11th of July..." with much m... See More
Death of King James II...
Item #665775
September 11, 1701
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 11, 1701 The back page has an historic report of the death of King James II, the last Catholic monarch of England who was deposed during the Glorious Revolution of 1688 and spend the remainder of his life in exile in France.
The report from Paris dated Sept. 17 reads: "The late King fell into a lethargy on the 14th instant, and was thought to be dead,... See More
A Tory newspaper from the Revolutionary War... Much concerning the war...
Item #666223
April 18, 1778
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE PHILADELPHIA MARKET-DAY ADVERTISER, April 18, 1778 This was a strongly Tory (supportive of the British cause) newspaper which began in 1775 and closed shop in May of 1778 when the British evacuated Philadelphia.
The front page is entirely taken up with ads including a "Five Pounds Reward" ad for a runaway Negro boy.
All of pg 2 is taken up with repo... See More
Dr. Edward Jenner and his work in finding a cure for smallpox...
Item #669369
November 7, 1801
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Nov. 7, 1801 A very significant medical issue, as the front pate has over a full column letter headed: "On The Origin of the Vaccine Innoculation which is a letter writen by the famed Dr. Edward Jenner.
It has an: 'Introduction" which notes: "I am induced to give the following concise 'History Of The Origin of Vaccine Inoculation' from my f
... See More
It has an: 'Introduction" which notes: "I am induced to give the following concise 'History Of The Origin of Vaccine Inoculation' from my f
Robert E. Lee portrait on the front page...
Item #172794
July 2, 1864
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 2, 1864 Certainly the prime content in this issue is the very nice front page illustration of: "The Rebel General Robert Edmund Lee" with a short biography on him as well.
Other prints include a fullpg. of 5 scenes in Georgia including Resaca, Woodlands, Kingston & Adairsville. Another page shows: "Fighting Johnny Logan" and "... See More
The Nova Constellatio coin, made for the American colonies... Settling Australia as a penal colony...
Item #670315
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1786 * The Nova Constellatio coin print
* Made for circulation in the American colonies
The most interesting item in this issue is the foldout plate which contains--among other prints--an image of the "Nova Constellatio" coin used in the colonies (see). The print shows both the obverse & reverse & has a date of 1785.
Th... See More
Kansas newspaper from the "Bleeding Kansas" era...
Item #665761
October 27, 1855
THE KANSAS HERALD OF FREEDOM, Lawrence, Kansas Territory, Oct. 27, 1855 This was a tumultuous era for the Kansas Territory, torn between being a slave or free state, with angry factions on both sides of the issue. It was less than 3 months prior that the pro-slavery Kansas legislature (generally considered illegally elected) met in Pawnee & adopted strict pro-slavery laws but also ... See More
First issue published: did it last for a second issue?
Item #665765
August 28, 1897
THE TRUE LIGHT, Durant, Ind. Ter. (Indian Territory: present-day Oklahoma), Aug. 28, 1897 This was a territorial newspaper as Oklahoma did not become a state until 1907.
And I believe this to be a quite rare title. It is the volume 1, number 1 issue, and I can find no reference to this title anywhere. It is not listed in either Gregory or Union List of Serials. The back page has the t... See More
A Tory newspaper from the Revolutionary War...
Item #664179
February 14, 1778
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE PHILADELPHIA MARKET-DAY ADVERTISER, February 14, 1778
* Revolutionary War Tory original
* Rare Pro British issue from America
This was a strongly Tory (supportive of the British cause) newspaper which began in 1775 and closed shop in May of 1778 when the British evacuated Philadelphia.
The entire front page is taken up with ads, one of which is for the printi... See More
This issue taught the world how horses run...
Item #657286
October 19, 1878
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Oct. 19, 1878 This now very famous serious of photos, captioned: "The Science of the Horse's Motions" done by Mr. Muybridge, taught his how a horse truly trots and gallops. Previous to these photographs it was though that horses galloped much differently, hence the unusual paintings of horses in gallop prior to this time.
Page 3 has a related art... See More
Is Massachusetts independent?
Item #665777
March 19, 1772
THE MASSACHUSETTS GAZETTE & THE BOSTON WEEKLY NEWS-LETTER, March 19, 1772 The front page has tw lengthy letters which question the independence of Massachusetts from England. One item notes: "...guarded against tend in my opinion to the destruction of the town, and must greatly affect the glorious cause of Liberty, which you as well as myself have been struggling hard to maintain...... See More
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