Washington re-elected... Report from Botany Bay...
Item #698164
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1793 There are several items of interest, one of which is several pages on the: "Minutes of the Proceedings of the National Convention of France" with much text on what should be the fate of Louis XVI.This is followed by: "The Last Will and Testament of His Late Most Christian Majesty" which has near the beginning: "I... See More
From Washington's administration...
Item #698146
February 04, 1797
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Feb. 4, 1797 A very nice newspaper from the closing weeks of George Washington's administration. John Adams would be inaugurated on March 4.
The back page has an item from Albany concerning Philip Schuyler being elected as Senator of the U.S., to take the place of Aaron Burr.
Four pages, very nice condition.
1930 death of Poker Alice Ivers....
Item #698126
February 28, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 28, 1930
* Poker Alice death (first report)
* Alive Ivers Duffield Tubbs Huckert
* American old West poker - faro player
* Rapid City, South Dakota
Near the top of the front page is a one column heading: "'Poker Alice' Coppers Last Bet, Dies At 77" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 26 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins,... See More
The Civil War from the Confederate's perspective...
Item #698087
February 20, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Feb. 20, 1863 Not only a newspaper from the Confederate States, but from the capital of the Confederacy.
Among the front page items are: "Negotiation of the Confederate Cotton War..." "Latest News From the North" with subheads: "From the Army About Fredericksburg--From the Army in North Carolina--A Raid Apprehended--From the Southw... See More
Wild Bill Cummings' death...
Item #698049
February 08, 1939
THE MOBILE PRESS, Alabama, Feb. 8, 1939
* Wild Bill Cummings' death
* Indianapolis 500 race car driver
The front page has a one column headline: "CRASH IS FATAL TO FAMED RACER", with a subheading: "Wild Bill Cummings, Who Defied Death on Tracks, Losses Life on Highway", are followed by 1st report coverage on the death of Indianapolis 500 winner, Bill Cummings. A... See More
Secret societies... Free Masons... Illuminati... numismatics...
Item #698017
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1798 The prominent feature of this issue would be the nearly 9 pages dedicated to the review of a new publication" "Proofs of Conspiracy against all the Religions and Governments of Europe, carried on in the Secret Meetings of Free Masons, Illuminati, and Reading Societies; collected from good authorities", by John Robison, Profe... See More
Secret societies... Free Masons... Illuminati... numismatics...
Item #698016
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1798 The prominent feature of this issue would be the nearly 9 pages dedicated to the review of a new publication" "Proofs of Conspiracy against all the Religions and Governments of Europe, carried on in the Secret Meetings of Free Masons, Illuminati, and Reading Societies; collected from good authorities", by John Robison, Profe... See More
Much on the Quasi-War... Celebrating Washington's (last) birthday...
Item #698003
February 21, 1799
J. RUSSELL'S GAZETTE, Boston, Feb. 21, 1799 The front page and bits inside concerning the Quasi-War with France. Page 3 has a nice concerning an event at the: "Federal Street Theatre, In Honor of the Birthday of General Washington...".
Four pages, nice condition.
1915 Sugarcreek, Ohio original...
Item #697960
February 24, 1915
THE WEEKLY BUDGET, Sugarcreek, Ohio, Feb. 24, 1915
* Tuscarawas County
* "Little Switzerland"
* Ohio's Amish country
Mostly local items with some advertisements during the World War I era.
Complete with 4 pages, light toning, a little wear at the margins and folds, generally good.
1938 Adolph Hitler speech to the Reichstag....
Item #697937
February 21, 1938
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, February 21, 1938
* Adolph Hitler's speech to Reichstag
* Czechoslovakia & Austria Germans
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "Hitler Tells World He's Prepared to Use Force to Carve an Empire" with subheads. (see images) First report coverage continues inside with related photo.
Complete with 20 pages, light toning and minor ... See More
From Washington's administration... Sale of land in the Northwest...
Item #697917
February 01, 1797
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Feb. 1, 1797 A very nice newspaper from the closing weeks of George Washington's administration. John Adams would be inaugurated on March 4.
The back page has over a full column taken up with a detailed report concerning the sale of: "Lands of the United States" which are: "...in the territory northwest of the river Ohio, a... See More
From the Arizona Territory...
Item #697875
February 27, 1875
ARIZONA CITIZEN, Tucson, Arizona Territory, Feb. 27, 1875 Many years ago we had a reasonable inventory of this title, but today this issue is among our last.
A nice assortment of news articles including: "Loss By Indians--Claims for Depredations by Indians..." "Local Mining Affairs" "Pueblo Viejo Valley" "Texas and Pacific Bill" and more.
Four pages,... See More
By America's first newspaper publisher...
Item #697861
February 11, 1681
THE PROTESTANT (DOMESTICK) INTELLIGENCE, OR NEWS BOTH FROM CITY AND COUNTRY, London, England, February 11, 1681
* Benjamin Harris imprint
* America's 1st publisher
* Rare 17th century periodical
Here is a rare opportunity to purchase a newspaper by Benjamin Harris. Harris was the first newspaper publisher in the colonies, having published "Public Occurrences Both Forreign &... See More
Liberal governor of Missouri and the women's rights movement...
Item #697855
February 15, 1871
THE DOLLAR WEEKLY SUN, New York, Feb. 15, 1871 Page 2 has: "Gratz Brown In Trouble - A Woman's Rights Delegation Surrounding Him - The Great Liberal Fights Shy of the Movement..." with more.
Also: "A Slave Trader's $40,000" "The Trouble at West Point" "The Great Postal Fraud" and more.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, nice condition.... See More
Publishing of Sir Isaac Newton's landmark work...
Item #697847
February 09, 1720
THE POST-BOY, London, February 9, 1720 A nice single sheet newspaper with two decorative engravings in the masthead.
The front page includes a brief yet significant notice that: "This Day is publish'd, Sir Isaac Newton's Opticks; or, a Treatise of the Reflections, Refractions, Inflections, and Colours of Light", which remains a landmark work in the history of science.
Oth... See More
Battle of Stalingrad ending with Nazis defeat...
Item #697756
February 01, 1943
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass., February 1, 1943
* Battle of Stalingrad ending
* Nazis 1st major loss in WWII
* One of the bloodiest battles in history
The front page has a six column heading: "Reds Say 240,000 Nazis Lost At Stalingrad" with subheads (see images). Coverage on the ending of the Battle of Stalingrad which was considered the 1st major loss for the Nazis and a ma... See More
Item #697721
February 15, 1944
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass. Feb. 15, 1944
* Battle of Monte Cassino Abbey - Kingdom of Italy
* Allied bombing air raid of Benedictine Monastery
The front page has a nice banner headline: "U. S. PLANES BOMB CASSINO ABBEY" with subheads and related photo. (see images) Nice for display.
Complete with 10 pages, light toning at the margins, a little spine wear, generally good.
wikip... See More
St. Valentine's Day...
Item #697695
February 16, 1856
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Feb. 16, 1856 A periodical much in the style of the more popular Harper's Weekly, but this title existed before Harper's did.
The front page has 5 vignettes and an article on: "St. Valentine's Day". Prints inside; include: "City of Genoa" "Cathedral of St. Giovanni, at Turin"; a rousing, tipped-in doublepage cen... See More
Adolf Hitler receives Germany citizenship...
Item #697684
February 26, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 26, 1932
* Adolph Hitler gains Germany citizenship
* Austrian born changes to run for president
Page 9 has a column-wide article headed: GERMAN CITIZENSHIP ACQUIRED BY HITLER", with subhead: "He Receives an Appointment to Post of Attache at Berlin Legation of Brunswick". See images for additional details.
Complete in 40 pages, light toning at t... See More
Prints of Nellie Bly upon completing her around the world trip...
Item #697682
February 08, 1890
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Feb. 8, 1890
* Nellie Bly - American journalist
* Around the World - welcome home prints
Although there are many prints within this issue, arguably the most interesting is the half page print captioned: "Around The World In Seventy-Two Days and Six Hours--Reception of Nellie Bly at Jersey City on the Completion of Her Journey" which ... See More
St. Valentine's Day massacre indictment... Jack McGurn....
Item #697664
February 28, 1929
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 28, 1929
* St. Valentine's Day massacre arrest (1st rpt.)
* Jack McGurn - Al "Scarface" Capone trigger man
Page 29 has a one column head: "CAPONE AIDE NABBED IN CHICAGO MURDERS" with subheads that include: "Police Say Jack McGurn Is Identified as One of the Beer War Executioners" and more.
An early report on the capture of Al Cap... See More
League of Nations is created....
Item #697656
February 04, 1919
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 4, 1919
* League of Nations 1st meeting
* Paris Peace Conference
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "WILSON TELLS CHEERING DEPUTIES FRANCE IS YET FRONTIER OF FREEDOM; COMMITTEE GETS FULL LEAGUE PLAN" with many subheads. This is reporting on the Paris Peace Conference which would create the League Of Nations.
Complete in 24 page... See More
Congress requires quotas by state... John Hancock signs...
Item #697640
February 04, 1777
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, Feb. 4, 1777 Page 3 has a nice report on the situation in America, a few bits noting: "...The Provincials in Massachusetts Bay are in high spirits in certain expectation of being joined in the spring by the French & Spaniards...They had heard of the designed attack on Rhode Island & knew that the Americans had abandoned it by orders...did not ex... See More
James Monroe has land & property for sale...
Item #697516
February 28, 1824
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, Feb. 28, 1824
* Abermarle County, Virginia land sale
* President James Monroe
At the bottom of the back page under "Land For Sale" is a detailed notice that begins: "For sale, my tract of land in Albemarle County, heretofore my residence..." and more about the location of the property as well as the various amenities and improvem... See More
Skating... Cotton plantation scenes...
Item #697367
February 02, 1867
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 2, 1867 The front page features two views of the: "St. John, New Brunswick, Skating Rink" building.
A great, tipped-in (no binding holes), doublepage centerfold: "Scenes on a Cotton Plantation" includes twelve prints, most showing Blacks at various chores including picking, hoeing & with the cotton gin.
Other prints include: &... See More
Horse racing magazine from Lexington, Kentucky...
Item #697203
THE THOROUGHBRED RECORD, Lexington, Kentucky, Feb. 22, 1913 As the title would suggest this magazine is focused on horse racing, and the masthead notes: "A Weekly Thoroughbred Journal Published by the Thoroughbred Record Company".The front page has a photo of the horse: "Cheerryola" with a great wealth of text inside on the horse racing. Many horse racing advertis... See More
A product of the 'amateur press'...
Item #697110
February 01, 1879
THE VISITOR, Philadelphia, Feb., 1879 This is a small newspaper by the "amateur press", typically short-lived, done by hobbyists, typically with anecdotal content.
Four pages, 7 1/2 by 10 inches, a piece from an upper corner does not affect text, potion of postage stamp at the top, good condition.
Detailed report from the Dept. of War on the ports & harbors of the U.S...
Item #697096
February 03, 1796
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Feb. 3, 1796
* During George Washington's administration
Most of the front page is taken up with a: "Report From the Department of War, Relative to the Fortifications of the Ports and Harbours of the United States", with details city by city.
Four pages, very nice condition.... See More
Michael Jackson featured on the front page...
Item #697064
February 28, 1984
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, February 28, 1984 If there was a pop star near the top of his career in the 1980's Michael Jackson would have to be considered. The front page features a colorful print of him under the heading: "WHO ELSE? The 10th Annual Pazz & Jop Critics' Poll" (illustration by David Coulson).
The great wealth of advertisem... See More
Death of Harley-Davidson founder, W. Davidson...
Item #697058
February 08, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 8, 1942
* Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Company
* Death of co-founder Walter Davidson
This 100+ page newspaper has one column headings on page 48 that read: "W. DAVIDSON DIES; CYCLE FIRM HEAD" and "Founded the Company in 1903 in Milwaukee With Two Brothers, Wm. Harley" and more (see images). This tells of the death of one of the original founder... See More
Sit down strikes goes to Supreme Court... Great headline!
Item #697057
February 28, 1939
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Feb. 28 , 1939
* NLRB v. Fansteel Metallurgical Corp.
* United States Supreme Court decision
* re. Sit down strikes - fired employees
The front page has a great banner headline: "SIT DOWN STRIKES ILLEGAL!" with subheads. Nice for display. Lengthy text continues inside with a few related photos. First report coverage on the NLRB v. Fansteel Metallurgic Corp.... See More
1937 Flint, Michigan sit-down strike ends....
Item #696911
February 11, 1937
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, February 11, 1937
* Flint, Michigan sit-down strike ends
* United Automobile Workers (UAW) to Labor Union
* GM General Motors
The front page has a great banner headline: "GEN. MOTORS STRIKE ENDED" with subheads. Nice for display. More on page 6. A few related photos are on the back page. (see images)
Complete with 36 pages, rag edition in great condition. ... See More
For the ladies, with original outer wrappers...
Item #696890
February 01, 1892
THE LADIES' WORLD, New York, February, 1892 The content is much as the title would suggest. This issue still has the original green wrappers with a very ornate masthead within.
Sixteen pages plus the wrappers, tears at margins, never bound nor trimmed.
Centralia, PA - 12-year-old boy falls into mine pit...
Item #696874
February 20, 1981
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 20, 1981
* Centralia, Pennsylvania mine fire disaster
* Todd Dombosky nearly swallowed up by the earth
* Falls into 135-degree, CO gas filled pit - saved by cousin
A brief but noteworthy article on page A18 has: "Boy's Mishap Renews Fears O Two-Decade Mine Fire". This event, as indicated, renewed national interest in the ongoing situat... See More
Japenese attack California coast...
Item #696768
February 24, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 24, 1942
* Attack on California coast
* Ellwood oil field shelling
* Japanese submarine I-17
The front page banner headline proclaims: "SUBMARINE SHELLS CALIFORNIA OIL PLANT" with subheads. (see)
This brief yet very historic shelling only caused minor damage to the oil field—a pump house and a single oil derrick were destroyed—but its i... See More
St. Valentine's Day massacre indictment... Jack McGurn....
Item #696753
February 28, 1929
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Feb. 28, 1929
* St. Valentine's Day massacre arrest (1st rpt.)
* Jack McGurn - Al Capone trigger man
* Charles Lindbergh airplane crash in Mexico
The front page has a one column heading: "GANGSTER HELD IN KILLING OF 7" with subhead. (see images) First report coverage on the capture of Al Capone henchman, Jack McGurn, for his role in the St. Valentine&... See More
(Digital Image) 2nd-ever Crossword Puzzle from The New York Times (includes answers to the 1st-ever puzzle)...
Item #696689
February 22, 1942
High Resolution digital image of the 2nd-ever Crossword Puzzle published by THE NEW YORK TIMES - from the Magazine Section, February 22, 1942
* 2nd-ever crossword puzzle
* includes answers to the 1st-ever puzzle
This 600 DPI digital image from an original Magazine Section provides the second crossword puzzle in the history of this famed newspaper, along with the answers to their 1st-e... See More
Runaway slave ad, and more...
Item #696660
February 17, 1791
DUNLAP'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Feb. 17, 1791 Among the back pager ads is one noting: "...state of Maryland on 20th of November, a negro man slave commonly called Will Potts..." with much more. Also one headed: "Ten Pounds Reward" for: "...a Negro Man named Henry..." with descriptive information.
Four pages, good condition.... See More
Landis to determine if indicted players are banned or not...
Item #696644
February 14, 1921
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Feb. 14, 1921
* Chicago White (Black) Sox scandal
* Baseball World Series fix trial
* Best title to be had ? rare as such
The top of page 18 begins with column heads: "BASEBALL GATES FOREVER CLOSED TO INDICTED SOX". Included is a small photo of "Judge K.M. Landis, the Commissioner of Major League Baseball.
This concerns the infamous Black ... See More
Merle Vandenbush arrested... bank robbery...
Item #696502
February 26, 1937
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Feb. 26, 1937
* Merle Vandenbush arrest
* Public enemy bank robber
* Katonah, New York robbery
The front page has a one column heading: "Big Time Bank Robber Slips in Small Town" with small photo. Another photo of Vandenbush is on the back page. (see images)
Complete with all 36 pages, rag edition in great condition. A few small binding holes along the spi... See More
European interest in American wheat...
Item #696463
February 01, 1773
ARIS'S BIRMINGHAM GAZETTE, England, Feb. 1, 1773 From just before the Revolutionary War began. There is a small bit on page 3 concerning the importation of wheat from America. Otherwise the content is almost entirely European.
Four pages, full red tax stamp on the front page, good condition.
"The Brady Bunch Movie" & "Just Cause" - Premiere ads & Reviews...
Item #696436
February 17, 1995
LOS ANGELES TIMES, February 17, 1995 (First and Calendar Sections)
* "The Brady Bunch Movie" & "Just Cause" Review
* Full-page premiere ads & reviews
* "Heavy Weights" premier ad
* Large ads for Academy Awards Nominees: "Forest Gump", Billy Madison", "Paul Newman - Nobody's Fool", "Pulp Fiction", "The... See More
John Wayne Gacy murders... serial killer clown...
Item #696391
February 12, 1980
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, Feb. 12, 1980
* John Wayne Gacy trial
* Serial "killer clown"
* Best title to be had ?
Here is a issue re. the discovery of John Wayne Gacy's crimes in a Chicago suburb. Page 4 has a heading: "Collegian tells of attack, snapping cuffs on Gacy" with related illustration. (see) Coverage of Gacy's murder trial. Probably only reported in a Chicag... See More
Perfect pair of issues: prints of John Heenan and Tom Sayers...
Item #696359
February 18, 1860
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, A consecutive pair of issues for Feb. 18 and 25, 1860
* John C. Heenan vs. Tom Sayers
* First World boxing championship match
It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage".
With the world title boxing match scheduled in less than two months, the front page of each issue fe... See More
Marion, Alabama Civil Rights march.....
Item #696257
February 20, 1965
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass.. February 20, 1965
* Marion, Alabama civil rights march
* Selma to Montgomery march prelude
The top of page 7 has a two column heading: "Four Demands Made By Alabama Negroes" (see images) Many believe this event lead to the famous Selma to Montgomery civil right march.
Complete with 20 pages, light toning at the margins, minor spine wear, generally nice.... See More
2003 Academy Award nominations - full-page movie ads...
Item #696091
February 22, 2003
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 22, 2003 (Calendar section only)
* Many full-page ads
* Academy Award nominated movies
This Calendar section has full and near-page ads for many of the movies nominated for the 2003 Academy Awards. Some of the ads include: "Lord of the Rings - The Two Towers", "Gangs of New York", "Chicago", "About Schmidt", "The Pianist&q... See More
1992 Academy Award Nominations...Elizabeth Taylor's birthday party at Disneyland...
Item #696036
February 28, 1992
LOS ANGELES TIMES, February 28, 1992 (sections A, B, C, and F)
* Ads for several Academy Awards nominated movies
* Elizabeth Taylor's birthday party at Disneyland
A terrific issue on several movies nominated for the Academy Awards. Featured movies include: "This is my Life", "My Cousin Vinny", "Beauty and the Beast", "Bugsy", "The Mambo ... See More
1930 Chicago gangland war in full swing...
Item #695937
February 17, 1931
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Feb. 17, 1931
* Chicago gangland wars
* Al 'Scarface' Capone & politics
* Mayor William "Big Jim" Thompson
* Prohibition & great depression
* Best title to be had - rare as such
The front page has a five column heading concerning the gangland wars in Chicago that reads: "Lyle Reveals $150,000 Capone Fund" with subheads. Coverage ... See More
Finding a location for the Smithsonian Institution... The Mexican War...
Item #695907
February 17, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 17, 1847
* Smithsonian Institution
* Finding a location for
* From Washington D.C.
The top of the ftpg. has an interesting article: "Smithsonian Institution" which deals with finding an appropriate place to build it. One thought mentioned is on the Mall near the Capitol.
The back page has most of a column taken up with: ... See More
From Chicago, in the Swedish language...
Item #695829
February 13, 1886
KURRE, Chicago, Illinois, Feb. 13, 1886 A rather rare Swedish-language newspaper from Illinois, the subtitle above the masthead translating to: "Illustrated Newspaper For Swedish America".
A very decorative, comic-themed masthead, 16 pages, 10 by 13 1/2 inches, minimal wear at the margins.
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