New governors in Jamaica, Barbados, and Maryland...
Item #666866
August 10, 1710
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 10, 1710 The back page has a notable report: "The Queen hath been pleased to appoint the Honourable Lord Archibald Hamilton to be Captain-General and Governor in Chief of the island of Jamaica...Robert Lowther Esq. to succeed Milford Crow, Esq., in the government of Barbadoes; and Colonel Corbet to succeed Colonel Seymour in the government of the ... See More
Finding a Northwest Passage... Protecting the Carolinas...
Item #674993
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
Fleshing out the details in the treaty with America...
Item #675007
April 17, 1783
DREWRY'S DERBY MERCURY, England, April 17, 1783 Page 2 has some reports from the House of Commons relating to the treaty with America, particularly the trade portion. The back page has some talk concerning relations with America as well.
Four pages, nice condition.
Bookselling & newspaper publishing in America...
Item #679580
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1796 Included is a very interesting article titled: "Present State of Printing and Bookselling in America" which is great for our hobby as there is talk of newspaper printing as well, including; "...people of North America manufacture their own paper...The newspapers of Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, and Mary... See More
Cottingham Village and Church (1797)...
Item #679578
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1797 A generic issue with no content with writing about. Includes both plates called for, including one showing the Cottingham Church and family monuments. A corresponding article provides considerable details regarding this ancient country village.Complete in 88 pages, full title/contents page with an engraving of St. John's Gate, 5 by 8 inc... See More
President John Adams writes to the people of Weston, Connecticut...
Item #668944
August 29, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Aug. 29, 1798
* President John Adams letter
Page 3 has an address to the President by the inhabitants of Weston, Connecticut, followed by "The President's Answer' signed in type: John Adams.
Four pages, handsome masthead, foxing inside, good condition.
Recruitment ad for joining the U.S. military...
Item #675024
June 05, 1799
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, June 5, 1799
* From the year of George Washington's death
Page 2 has a letter from Lord Nelson to his wife. Page 3 also has a very nice recruitment ad for the military headed: "ATTENTION ! " "To all who properly estimate the Independence of America, love its Constitution, and are willing to defend its Government &a... See More
Jefferson is honored by National Institute of France...
Item #667347
April 03, 1803
NEW YORK HERALD, April 2, 1803
* Thomas Jefferson
* Institut de France
Page 3 has an address from President Thomas Jefferson to the National Institute of France in which he humbly accepts the honor of being elected as: "...a foreign associate for the class of moral & political sciences...". It is signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
Four pages, small piece from the blank spin... See More
Why they failed to return with the Mandan Indian chief...
Item #668137
November 29, 1807
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 29, 1807 Page 3 has close to 3 columns taken up with: "Extract of a Letter from Nathaniel Pryor to General Clarke, Indian Agent, dated St. Louis, 16th October, 1807". The letter reports on the failure to return with the Mandan Indian chief, and the reasons why, with much detail on an Indian battle.
Some period notations but not affect... See More
An engraving of an Embargo political cartoon...
Item #667353
September 10, 1808
NEW YORK EVENING POST, Sept. 10, 1808 Page 3 begins with a little political cartoon titled: "A Good Story Twice Told: or, the Allegorical Snake" which concerns the controversy over the Embargo.
Rare to find such political cartoons in newspapers of such an early date.
Page 2 has several items concerning the controversial Embargo, one item beginning: "The answer of the Preside... See More
Military career of Henry Dearborn... Early on wine...
Item #679685
May 16, 1812
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 16, 1812 Inside has nearly 2 pages taken up with a quite detailed biography of the military history of: "Major-General Henry Dearborn, Commander-in-Chief of the Northern Army" with a great on his career in the Revolutionary War. Also: "Cultivation of the Vine" takes over half a page concerning vineyards.
Sixteen pages, 6 by 9 3/4 inche... See More
Much on Commodore Rodgers' cruise...
Item #674871
March 07, 1814
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, March 7, 1814 Over a full column of the ftpg. & a bit of page 2 are taken up with: "Rodgers's Cruise" being Commodore John Rodgers' report of his recent cruse of 75 day to the Secretary of the Navy. Dated on board the U.S. frigate President at Sandy Hook, Feb. 9, 1814, with a wealth of reading on his naval encounters during the War of 1812... See More
Madison's state-of-the-union address to the nation...
Item #680255
December 13, 1815
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 13, 1815
* President James Madison
* State of the Union Address
Over two columns of the front page are taken up with the: "Message" signed in type: James Madison. This is the President's annual state-of-the-union address.
Four pages, various foxing, a bit irregular at the blank spine margin, otherwise good.... See More
James Monroe leads in the election... Navy seeks a depot in the Chesapeake...
Item #673062
February 15, 1817
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Feb. 15, 1817 Featured is a chart showing that James Monroe is in the lead for Presidency of the United States. Another report has much detail on: "Cleopatra's Barge".
Five pages are taken up with considerable detail on: "Naval Depot" "Report of the Secretary of the Navy...Information Relating to the Selection of a Site for... See More
The Presidential election... American Indians: Choctaw, Osage, Creeks...
Item #672083
December 04, 1824
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 4, 1824 Among the articles are: "Presidential Election" which has a chart showing states and votes for each, plus another report of the Alabama votes for President by county.
Also inside: "LaFayette & the Sons of the Forest" being an emotional heart-felt meeting of Choctaw Indian chiefs and General LaFayette, which is ironi... See More
Benito de Soto, the pirate...
Item #662329
July 21, 1830
HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE, Northampton, Massachusetts, July 21, 1830
* Pirate Benito de Soto
The entire front page and a bit of page 2 are consumed by an article on: "Benito De Soto, The Pirate". De Soto was the most notorious of the last generation of pirates to plunder shipping in the Atlantic, one of those arising from the ending of the Napoleonic Wars. The article begins: &... See More
Focused on health issues before the Civil War...
Item #674789
October 12, 1831
THE JOURNAL OF HEALTH, "Conducted by an Association of Physicians" as printed in the masthead, Philadelphia, Oct. 12, 1831 Among the articles; "Death Produced by the Fear of Dying" "New Cosmetic" "On Dew" "The Causes of Periodical Fevers" and more.
Sixteen pages, 5 by 8 1/2 inches, nice condition.
Last signer of the Declaration of Independence dies... Jackson re-elected...
Item #680468
November 17, 1832
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 17, 1832
* Andrew Jackson re-elected President
* Death of Charles Carroll : signer of the Declaration of Independence
The front page has a lengthy editorial which begins:
"The presidential election has so far proceeded as to render the result certain, that "Andrew Jackson of Tennessee" will be re-elected president, and 'Martin ... See More
Abolishment of slavery, and the backlash from Jamaica...
Item #667090
June 15, 1833
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 15, 1833 has over half a page headed: "Slavery in the British West Indies" which reports on the: "...deputation in favor off the immediate emancipation of negro slavery within the British dominions..." which includes the full text on the 5 "Resolutions", signed in type by: Samuel Gurney as the chairman. The same page h... See More
Sam Houston's 'call to arms' against Mexico...
Item #680321
April 02, 1842
NILES'S NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, April 2, 1842
* Samuel Houston call to arms - Texas citizens
* Post Texas Revolution - Pre Mexican-American War
Inside has: "President Houston's Proclamation to the Citizens of Texas" which begins: "My Countrymen: Rumours have been brought from the southwestern frontier of invasion...The facts are sufficient to justify immed... See More
Much on the Mexican War...
Item #666738
February 26, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 26, 1847 Over half of page 3 is taken up with reports on the Mexican War, with items headed: "An Important 'Sign' " "Important News From the Army" "Later From Tampico - Critical Situation of the Volunteers from the Ondiaka--Reported Conflict with the Mexicans" which has two letters from Tampico. Then: ... See More
Latest news from the Mexican War...
Item #657895
September 11, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 11, 1847 Page 3 contains several items relating to the Mexican War including: "North Carolina Volunteers" "The Present Aspect of New Orleans" "The News form the Seat of War" which includes letters datelines from Orizaba, Vera Cruz and Jalapa with many reports taking over 1 1/2 columns.
Four pages, good... See More
Trouble with the Indians near Santa Fe...
Item #668211
October 02, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 2, 1849 Page 3 has some early reports headed: "From Santa Fe" which includes in part: "...reports trade at Santa Fe generally dull. Two Americans were murdered by the Apache Indians...about 200 miles this side of Santa Fe Mr. Brown was attacked by a party of 40 Arapahoes...A band of Cheyenne Indians...surrounded and burnt Be... See More
March of the Sioux Indians...
Item #675052
March 02, 1850
SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, March 2, 1850 The top of the front page features a nice print of: "March Of The Sioux. From Frost's 'Thrilling Adventures Among the Indians" which has a related article as well.
Four pages, quite large folio size, 3 folds with creases at the folds, otherwise good condition. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.
Trip to California... Salt Lake City to receive telegraph...
Item #678322
October 14, 1858
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 14, 1858 The top of the front page has: "THE OVERLAND MAIL", "TEN DAYS LATER FROM CALIFORNIA", "INTERESTING FROM OREGON", "News from the Seat of War in Washington Territory", and more. News includes the announcement that the telegraph would soon connect Placerville, California and Salt Lake City - ultimately opening communication ... See More
Trip to California... Reports from The Overland Mail...
Item #678323
October 24, 1858
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 24, 1858 The front page has over two columns of details headed: "THE OVERLAND MAIL", "Overland Mail Wagon, Near Fort Belknap, Young Co., Texas, Sept. 22, 1858. The article provides significant details regarding a segment of the trip to California, and includes: "The Route from Fayetteville to Fort Smith -- Difficulties of the Ozark Range -- Magnifice... See More
A "sporting & theatrical" newspaper...
Item #675251
May 14, 1859
THE NEW YORK CLIPPER, New York, May 14 1859 This was an: "American Sporting & Theatrical Journal" with content as would be suspected. Some reports are headed: "Who Won the Other Game" "Aquatics" "Billiards" "Cricket" with much reporting on this; "The Turf" Canine" and "Ball Play", which has reports on two baseball... See More
Prince of Wales' visit to Canada... Honors to boxer John Heenan...
Item #675098
August 25, 1860
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Aug. 25, 1860 The full front page is a print of: "Sir Edmund W. Head, Governor-General of Canada". Additionally, inside has 5 prints relating to the visit of the Prince of Wales to Canada.
A very nice full page print: "Grand Festival Reception to John C. Heenan, at Jones's Wood...On His Return to America After His Celebrated Conte... See More
Rebel army is demoralized...
Item #675159
January 04, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 4, 1862 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "From Port Royal & Tybee" "Preparations for a New Attack Upon the Rebels" "Important From Kentucky--Rebels Destroying the Railroad Below Green River" "Capture of a Party of Rebels on the Left Wing" "Increased Demoralization in the Rebel Army" "Ominou... See More
Map shows the Cumberland River...
Item #675028
January 09, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 9, 1862 The front page features a Civil War map headed: "The Rebel General Zollicoffer's Position On the Cumberland River.", plus several columns have war-related heads including: "Great Activity at the Headquarters of the Army" "Gen. Sherman's Report of Gen. Stevens' Operations on the Coosaw River" "Important From Western ... See More
Civil War map of Grand Junction, Tennessee...
Item #675005
May 03, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, May 3, 1862
* Grand Junction, Tennessee
* Siege of Fort Macon ends
* Baton Rouge, Louisiana
The front page features a Civil War map headed: "Probable Retreat of Beauregard To Grand Junction" showing the Corinth vicinity at the Mississippi Tennessee, Alabama border.
Column heads on the Civil War include: "Capture of Fort Macon Officially Confirmed"... See More
Civil War map of Richmond, Petersburg & vicinity...
Item #675016
May 15, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, May 15, 1862
* Peninsula Campaign - Virginia
* Richmond & Petersburg VA Map
* General George B. McClellan
The front page features a nice & very detailed Civil War map headed: "The Military and Naval Advance Toward Richmond and Petersburgh."
Plus there are nice one column Civil War heads including: "Suffolk Occupied by a Portion of Gen. Wool'... See More
Civil War map of Richmond, Petersburg & vicinity...
Item #675017
May 15, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, May 15, 1862
* Peninsula Campaign - Virginia
* Richmond & Petersburg VA Map
* General George B. McClellan
The front page features a nice & very detailed Civil War map headed: "The Military and Naval Advance Toward Richmond and Petersburgh."
Plus there are nice one column Civil War heads including: "Suffolk Occupied by a Portion of Gen. Wool'... See More
The rebels near Martinsburg...
Item #675153
October 02, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES Oct. 2, 1862 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "FROM THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC" "The Rebels Found Near Shepherdsville" "They are Pursued to Martinsburgh and Shelled from that Place" "NEWS FROM NEW-ORLEANS" "Great Crowds Taking the Oath of Allegiance" "Guerrillas Getting Tired of Their Profession"
... See More
The Civil War in Pea Ridge, Arkansas...
Item #675161
October 27, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 27, 1862 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE WAR IN THE SOUTHWEST" "Another Great Victory in Arkansas" "The Vicinity of Pea Ridge Again Made Memorable" "Morgan's Last Raid" "AFFAIRS ON THE UPPER POTOMAC" "The Enemy Reported to Have Evacuated Winchester" "A Movement Toward Gor
... See More
The Civil War in Pea Ridge, Arkansas...
Item #675162
October 27, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES Oct. 27, 1862 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE WAR IN THE SOUTHWEST" "Another Great Victory in Arkansas" "The Vicinity of Pea Ridge Again Made Memorable" "Morgan's Last Raid" "AFFAIRS ON THE UPPER POTOMAC" "The Enemy Reported to Have Evacuated Winchester" "A Movement Toward Gord
... See More
The Civil War in Virginia...
Item #675160
November 28, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 28, 1862 Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "Army Operations In Virginia" "Fredericksburgh Not Occupied by the Rebels in Force" "Visit of the President to Gen. Burnside" "From Harper's Ferry - A Successful Raid into Secessia" "THANKSGIVING" "The Day - Its Observance--Its Duties--Its Pleasures...&q... See More
Item #674214
August 11, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Aug. 11, 1863 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "From Gen. Meade's Army" "Lee Re-Enforced by Polk" "Lee's Infantry all Across the Rapidan" "Great Quaking In Mobile" "The Cowardice of the Frightened Rebels" "Bragg at Chattanooga" and more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, nice... See More
The situation at Chattanooga...
Item #674901
November 03, 1863
THE WORLD, New York, Nov. 3, 1863 Among the page 3 column heads on the Civil War are: "News From Tennessee" "General Grant's Communications Again Threatened" "15,000 Rebels Threatening to Cross the Tennessee" "Large Captures of Prisoners" "The Exact Situation at Chattanooga" "Bombardment of Fort Sumter Renews" and more.
Eight p... See More
Generals Bragg, Hardee, Longstreet and Forrest...
Item #674928
December 09, 1863
THE WORLD, New York, Dec. 9, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Hardee Retiring from Dalton with Bragg's Whipped Army" "Retreat and Pursuit of Longstreet" "Late Fight at Wolf River Bridge" "Forrest at Holly Springs with 10,000 Men" "The Cotton Trade Paralyzed" & more.
Eight pages, light damp stain to a lowe... See More
Nast's prints on the Civil War drummer boy...
Item #172738
December 19, 1863
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 19, 1863 The front page is entirely taken up with two prints: "The Laird 'El Monassir,' Seized by the British Government" and "The Laird Ram 'El Tousson,' Seized by the British Government". Other prints inside include: "The Third Corps Crossing the Rapidan at Jacobs Ford" "The Army of the Potomac--Broo... See More
The rebels are out-generaled in West Virginia...
Item #674937
December 30, 1863
THE WORLD, New York, Dec. 30, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "From West Virginia" "Narrow Escape of Another Expedition" "10,000 Rebels Outgeneraled and 100 Prisoners Taken" "From the South" "The Chesapeake Affair" & more.
Eight pages, quite irregular at the blank spine, minor damp stain to a lower corner.... See More
An attack by 3,000 Texans...
Item #674204
February 15, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 15, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: From Gen. Sherman's Expedition" "Sharp Engagement on the Yazoo" "The Transports Attacked by 3,000 Texans" "Rebels Defeated & Driven" "Summary Punishment of a Case of Barbarism" "Reported Escape of 109 Officers from Libby Prison" and much more.... See More
Confederate Congress reports to the people...
Item #674202
February 25, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 25, 1864 Among the front page column heads are: "Late Southern News" "Address of the Rebel Congress" "Fierce Denunciation of the North" "Slanders Upon Our Armies" "The Expedition to Florida" "From Gen. Sherman's Expedition" "Rebel Reports of His Progress" "Occupation of Jackson "T... See More
Civil War fighting in Florida...
Item #674212
March 10, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 10, 1864 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "Sherman's Raid in Mississippi" "The Country Perfectly Impoverished" "The Bombardment of Charleston" "More Fighting in Florida" "The Death of Col. Dahlgren" "Horrible Cruelty to a Little Slave Girl Belonging to Mrs. Davis" and more.
Eig... See More
Update regarding the Fort Pillow Massacre...
Item #678321
April 18, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, April 18, 1864 Among the front page single-column headings are: "IMPORTANT FROM TENNESSEE", "Disappearance of the Rebel Forces from Fort Pillow", "Reported Departure of Hardee's Corps for Virginia", "Capture of the Guerilla Chief Reynolds", "No Rebels in the Vicinity of Fort Pillow", and more. Inside coverage includes: &q... See More
Families of colored soldiers moving south...
Item #679568
August 01, 1865
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Aug. 1, 1865 Among the ftpg. column heads: "FORTRESS MONROE", "Families of Colored Soldiers Going South", "A Nest of Burglars Broken Up at Norfolk", "Jeff. Davis Takes Another Promenade", "From Richmond!", "Secessionists On the Rampage", "How Virginia Is To Be Made Loyal" and more.
Eight pages, ... See More
Very early steam carriage...
Item #669798
August 19, 1865
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Aug. 19, 1865 The ftpg. features a quite large illustration of: "Dickson's Steam Carriage" with the balance of the page taken up with text on it. A very early steam engine & a displayable issue.
Page 2 has another view of the carriage.
Sixteen pages, nice condition.
Much on the Wirz trial, the warden of Andersonville Prison...
Item #679434
September 22, 1865
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Sept. 22, 1865
* Andersonville prison trial
* Henry Wirz
Among the front page column heads are: "THE WERZE [Wirz] TRIAL" "Remarkable Speech of Howell Cobb" "he Wants to See Mr. Lincoln Hung" "He Expects the Same Fate for Himself" "The Sickening Atrocities of Werze" "The Fatal Horrors of the Dead Line&quo... See More
The Andersonville Prison trial...
Item #675045
September 22, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 22, 1865
* Andersonville Civil War prison camp - Georgia
* Captain Henry Wirz trial - atrocities
Front page first column heads include: "TRIAL OF CAPT. WIRZ" "Gen. Howell Cobb Gloating Over the Murder of Union Prisoners" "He Points to the Poor Starving Boys & Brags that His Soldiers are Better Off" "More of the Profanity & Ind... See More
Attack by the Cheyenne Indians...
Item #669919
April 23, 1867
CONCORD DAILY MONITOR, New Hampshire, April 23, 1867 Page 3 has a report headed: "Indian Outrage" which reports on an Indian attack, noting in part: "Lookout Station...was destroyed by the Cheyenne Indians...& three of the U.S. Express Co. were killed & scalped..." with more detail.
Four pages, nice condition.
The latest improvement on the bicycle...
Item #671237
August 19, 1868
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Aug. 19, 1868 Inside is an article: "Improvement in the Velocipede" accompanied by a print of "Hanlons' Patent Improved Velocipede", an early model of a bicycle.
Other interesting illustrations and articles on the latest inventions & improvements of the day.
Sixteen pages, library stamps at some of the prints, otherwise good ... See More
A. B. Frost political cartoon...
Item #675041
May 12, 1875
THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, May 12, 1875 The full ftpg. is a political cartoon by the famed A. B. Frost: "A Perplexing Parting of the Paths For Liberal Leaders." Prints inside include: "The Disaster to the Zenith Aeronauts" and two prints of the "Centennial Celebration of the Capture of Fort Ticonderoga, May 10, 1775".
Eight pages, very nice condition.
Centennial Exposition, Philadelphia (1876)...
Item #679581
July 01, 1876
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 1, 1876 The front cover has "A Remarkable Railway Accident" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "The Centennial - State Head-Quarters, on State Avenue", "Frazee's Safety Bridge for Railroad Cars", and more illustrations, articles and advertisements.
Complete in sixteen pages, never bound, in very good... See More
The Mormons in Utah... Electricity comes to Utah...
Item #675021
November 26, 1879
THE DESERET NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah, Nov. 26, 1879 This newspaper was published 17 years before it became a state. Included is an interesting report concerning a stagecoach robbery. Also Mormon-related items, with articles headed: "The Mormons And The Indians" & "Sugar Made In Utah" "Murder" and "Discourse Delivered by Elder Geo. Q. Cannon at the Tab... See More
1881 Mayer, Minnesota tornado disaster...
Item #680254
July 15, 1881
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Ohio, July 15, 1881
* Mayer, Minnesota
* Tornado disaster in the summer of 1881
Page 2 has one column headlines: "TERRIFIC STORM", "Portions of Minnesota Visited by a Tornado", "Loss of Life and Great Destruction of Property Reported", with supporting details. Other news and advertisements are also found throughout.
Complete in 8 pa... See More
Father Time introduces the new year of 1883...
Item #675022
December 30, 1882
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Dec. 30, 1882 The full front page shows: "Old Time's Stock In Trade For 1883" which shows Father Time. The doublepage centerfold is a large montage of prints captioned: "Pictorial History of Leading Events of the Closing Year", & which features Father Time as well.
Sixteen pages, nice condition.
John L. Sullivan plays baseball... Professional baseball in 1883...
Item #638769
November 05, 1883
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Nov. 5, 1883
* Boxer John L. Sullivan plays baseball
Page 2 has much on: "Sporting" including: "Sullivan Attracts 5,000 People at the Baseball Park" with details of a baseball game involving famed boxer John L. Sullivan.
Also: "Report of the Base Ball Arbitration Committee", the meeting in New York, as well as: "The National... See More
Mormon ethics...
Item #638662
December 01, 1884
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Dec. 1, 1884 Page 7 has: "Mormon Ethics" "Some of the Practical Results of the Utah System" which takes two-thirds of a column. This was still 12 years before Utah would become a state.
Ten pages, very nice condition.
Fire fighting...
Item #680657
May 23, 1885
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 23, 1885
* Fire Fighting
The front page of this issue has two illustrations titled "New York Fire Department Testing Devices For Throwing Life Lines Over Buildings". The article inside is titled "Unexplored Branch Of The Fire Escape Problem". There is an article with an illustration both titled "A Mammoth Steam Snow Shovel" pl... See More
Sequoia National Park is created...
Item #675264
September 27, 1890
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Ohio, Sept. 27, 1890
* Sequoia National Park is created
Page 2 has a very notable yet inconspicuous report on the creation of Sequoia National Park.
Under the heading: "General Washington News" is a subhead: "The 'Big Trees' National Park" with the text noting: "Secretary Noble has promulgated rules & regulations for the gover... See More
Tiny 19th century newspaper from Colorado Springs...
Item #680336
June 22, 1891
THE SUN, Colorado Springs, June 22, 1891
* Rare miniature, amateur title
This is the volume 1, number 7 issue of a newspaper which lasted for just 2 1/2 years. Plus Gregory (Union List of American Newspapers) records only one institution as having any issues and we purchased all the holdings from them. Obviously printed on a small amateur press as it is of very small size, measuring ju... See More
Popular for the 1894 colorful political cartoons...
Item #680591
July 11, 1894
PUCK, New York, July 11, 1894
* Color political prints
Puck was America's first successful humor magazine of colorful cartoon caricatures and political satire, publishing from 1871 until 1918. It was also the first to successfully adopt full color lithography printing for a weekly publication. The color prints are very desired for their displayability. This issue has as its politic... See More
Follow-up report on the sinking of the Maine...
Item #670492
February 17, 1898
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, Feb. 17, 1898
* USS Maine explosion & sinking
* Spanish- American War prelude
* "Remember the Maine!" fame
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 Pla... See More
National Council of Women...
Item #676645
April 26, 1899
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, April 26, 1899
* National Council of Women desire "Peace Meetings"
The front page of this issue has the heading: "WOMEN'S TRIBUTE TO THE CZAR". May Wright Sewell spoke encouraging leaders throughout the world to put forth an agenda to help all people.
Complete in 14 pages, pulpish, severe chipping around the edges with loss of text... See More
John Sherman death...
Item #680480
October 22, 1900
THE BULLETIN, San Francisco, October 22, 1900
* John Sherman - soldier and statesman
* Senator... Secretary of State... Secretary of the Treasury
The front page has three column headlines: "JOHN SHERMAN, SOLDIER AND STATESMAN, IS DEAD" and "Expired at His Home in Washington After a Lingering Illness That Gradually Undermined His Nervous System", with a n... See More
The evolution of the motorcycle...
Item #669264
December 21, 1901
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, December 21, 1901, New York Perhaps the most notable article is: "The Evolution of the Motor Cycle" which has great text and also includes 4 photos of very early motorcycles.
The front page is taken up with a print of the: "Giant Sand Wheel for the Calumet & Hecla Mining Company" with an article inside.
Sixteen pages, an early repair to pa... See More
Color Illustrations from 1906...
Item #678661
July 29, 1906
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE SUPPLEMENT, California, July 29, 1906 This unique color cover supplement has several interesting illustrations starting with a full front page illustration of "A STUDIO AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA".
The inside pages have the following articles and illustrations of interest: "THE MOST VALUABLE CAT IN AMERICA", "ENOUGH ROPE TO HANG THE WORLD... See More
Published by prison inmates...
Item #674970
January 31, 1914
THE SUMMARY, Elmira, New York, Jan. 31, 1914
* Published by prison inmates
* Elmira Correctional Facility
An interesting newspaper "Published Weekly by & for the Inmates of the N.Y.S. Reformatory at Elmira" as noted at the top of page 2. Various news of the day, and the back page is mostly taken up with: "Sporting News".
Measures 10 by 13 1/4 inches print... See More
Printed at an institution for the criminally insane...
Item #675311
January 01, 1921
THE FARVIEW ECHO, Farview (Waymart), Wayne County, Pennsylvania, January, 1921 This is an interesting four page newspaper published by the "Farview State Hospital" which was for the criminally insane. The masthead has a print of the campus.
The issue contains a wide range of various news tidbits and no advertisements.
Measures about 12 1/2 by 17 inches, good condition. An unusual... See More
Thanksgiving-themed Cream of Wheat ad from 1923...
Item #679318
November 01, 1923
NEEDLECRAFT MAGAZINE, Nov., 1923 (1st leaf only) The reverse side of the cover has a great, displayable, Thanksgiving-themed cover advertising Cream of Wheat. Would look great framed. See image for details.
Lou Gehrig named 'Captain' of the Yankees...
Item #680473
April 13, 1935
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, April 13, 1935
* Lou Gehrig becomes Yankees team captain
* Early Joe Louis boxing match
The top of page 12 has a one column heading: "GEHRIG NAMED YANK CAPTAIN" with subhead. (see) Only a few men have ever held the title of Captain of the Yankees with Derek Jeter being the latest. Also early reporting on boxer Joe Louis with photos on page 8.
Compl... See More
1937 Brady Gang shootout....
Item #667772
October 12, 1937
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, October 12, 1937
* Al Brady Gang shootout
* Bangor ME Maine
* F.B.I. - G-Men agents (1st report)
The front page has a nice headline: "G-Men Kill Outlaws in Gun Battle" with subheads. (see) More on page 9 with a few related photos. First report coverage on the famous shootout in Bangor, Maine between the Brady gang and the F.B.I.
Complete with all 28 page... See More
Nile Kinnick and Iowa Hawkeyes...
Item #680477
July 23, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 23, 1940
* Nile Kinnick All-star votes
* Iowa Hawkeyes - NCAA college football
This 40 page newspaper has small one column headings in the sport's section (page 25): "Kinnick Leads In Poll" "Iowa Halfback Has Most Votes for All-Star Eleven" See photo for brief text here.
Other news, sports and various advertisements of the day throughout.... See More
Trial of Axis Sally... Nazis broadcaster...
Item #680556
September 25, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 25, 1948
* Mildred Gillars pleads not guilty
* Axis Sally - trial for treason
* Nazis broadcaster
Page 8 has a small one column heading: "TRIAL OF 'AXIS SALLY' SET" "Court Names Nov. 15--Accused Would Have Truman Appear" (see) Brief coverage of the decision to go to trial as Mildred Gillars pleads not guilty ... See More
The inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris...
Item #702868
January 21, 2021
NEW YORK POST, Jan. 21, 2021
* A day of "firsts"
* Joe Biden sworn in as oldest president to-date
* Kamala Harris 1st female, 1st black, 1st South-Asian Vice-President
* Doug Emhoff 1st "second Gentleman" and first Jewish-American married to a President or Vice-President
The entire front page and pages 3-13 tell of the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th President an... See More
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