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War reports on Baltimore & Washington...
Item #647650
October 6, 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 (see photos). Also on the ftpg. "Destruction of the Navy Yard" at Washington. Pages 2 & 3 contain: "Enemy in the Chesapeake" which is a gre... See More
Yankee Doodle transcontienental flight record....
Item #647585
October 26, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 26, 1928
* Monoplane airplane "Yankee Doodle"
* Transcontinental non-stop flight record
* Captain Charles B.D. Collyer
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "NEW COAST-TO-COAST MARK SET BY THE YANKEE DOODLE IN FLIGHT TO LOS ANGELES" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the record breaking transcontinental flight of the... See More
1946 Earthquake & Tsunami...
Item #647574
April 2, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 2, 1946.
* Alleutian Islands Earthquake
* Alaska & Hawaii Tsunami
The front page has a four column headline: "TIDAL WAVES IN THE PACIFIC KILL 300, BATTER HAWAII, WEST COAST, ALASKA; UNDERSEA QUAKES CAUSE UPHEAVAL" with subheads that include: "Devastation Vast" "5,000 Homeless In Hawaii" and more. (see) Related map on the fr
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* Alleutian Islands Earthquake
* Alaska & Hawaii Tsunami
The front page has a four column headline: "TIDAL WAVES IN THE PACIFIC KILL 300, BATTER HAWAII, WEST COAST, ALASKA; UNDERSEA QUAKES CAUSE UPHEAVAL" with subheads that include: "Devastation Vast" "5,000 Homeless In Hawaii" and more. (see) Related map on the fr
The Port Chicago disaster...
Item #647545
July 19, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES July 19, 1944
* Port Chicago California disaster
* First report on the explosion
The front page reports the tragic Port Chicago disaster with a nice banner headline: "COAST EXPLOSIONS KILL HUNDREDS" with subheads. (see) Nice for display.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 18 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, gen... See More
Firemen at work in 1856...
Item #647276
April 26, 1856
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, April 26, 1856 The ftpg. shows: "The Great Fire at Philadelphia" and another on the back page, showing fire fighters at work. Prints inside include: "Infantry of the French Imperial Guard" showing various uniforms; "The Punishment; of the Wheel" "Railway Celebration, Buffalo" "School For The Blind, Ninth A... See More
Early Los Angeles...
Item #647240
May 7, 1873
EVENING EXPRESS, Los Angeles, California, May 7, 1873 An early issue from this now-huge West Coast city containing various news of the day & a great wealth of ads.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, small edge tears, otherwise in very good condition.
Honda Point disaster.....
Item #647229
September 10, 1923
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 10, 1923
* Honda Point Disaster
* United States Navy warships
* Destroyers
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "7 U.S. DESTROYERS WRECKED IN PACIFIC; 23 SAILORS ARE LOST AND 700 RESCUED; SHIPS COSTING $3,500,000 A TOTAL LOSS" with subheads. (see) Lengthy text here. First report coverage on the 7 United States Navy warships running... See More
On the 1929 stock market crash, in the New York Times...
Item #646744
October 27, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 27, 1929
* Stock market crash of 1929
* During the heart of the crash
* Best title to be had ?
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 co... See More
Brief item on the Creole slave ship mutiny case...
Item #646665
June 11, 1842
NILES'S NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, June 11, 1842
The back page has an article headed: "The Creole Case", which concerns a slave ship upon which the slaves mutinied, a rather infamous event in American history.
The Creole case was the result of an American slave revolt in November, 1841 on board the Creole, a ship involved in the United States slave trade. As 128 slaves gai... See More
Rare Confederate newspaper...
Item #646397
August 24, 1864
THE CAMDEN DAILY JOURNAL, South Carolina, Aug. 24, 1864
* Very rare Civil War title
A nice and quite rare title from late in the Confederacy. The front page has an editorial item headed: “Rich—Very” which notes in part: “Yankee official bulletins since the war commenced have announced the killing of 500,000 Confederate soldiers in skirmishes & 2,500,000 in ... See More
Plate of the Great White Owl... Map of English canal...
Item #646260
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1771 Most of a column is taken up with: "Mr. Brahm's Observations on the American Coast" which seems to deal with areas in Florida and the Caribbean (see). There is also a brief article on "The Great White Owl" which begins: "This elegant species is found in the countries round Hudson's Bay & in the Northern ... See More
Confederate title from Richmond...
Item #646082
September 5, 1861
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Sept. 5, 1861
* From the capital of the Confederacy
* Electing a Confederate president and V.P.
Over a full column on the front page is taken up with: "The Election For President and Vice President - List of Commissioners" being a very lengthy list of the men assigned to administer the election in the various locations. Also on the front page: &q... See More
From when New Orleans was in the Confederacy... Missouri votes to secede...
Item #646035
November 6, 1861
THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, Nov. 6, 1861 Truly Confederate newspapers from New Orleans are very difficult to find, as Admiral Farragut entered the mouth of the Mississippi in mid-April, 1862 and finally took New Orleans on April 28. Shortly thereafter Benjamin Butler moved in and took control of the city, it surrendering without a fight. So "Confederate" issues from New Orleans a... See More
The actual "rebellion" in the Dorr Rebellion...
Item #645758
May 28, 1842
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, May 28, 1842
* Dorr Rebellion - Rhode Island arsenal attack
Pages 2 & 3 contain a fine content on the Dorr Rebellion, beginning with a statement: "Governor Dorr issued his proclamation of war against the United States, and having proceeded to the house of Burlington Anthony, a guard of soldiers was stationed there to protect him from ar... See More
Battle near Gordonsville...
Item #645740
August 16, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 16, 1862 Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "The Catastrophe On the Potomac" "Important from Gen. Pope's Army" "Reconnaissance In Force of the Enemy's Position" "Pursuit of the Rebel Rear Guard by Gen. Buford's Cavalry" "Probability of a Decisive Battle Near Gordonsville" and more.
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Destruction Of the Arkansas... Yankee atrocities...
Item #645176
August 9, 1862
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Aug. 9, 1862 Not only a Confederate newspaper but one from the capital of the Confederacy. Among the items on the front page are: "Destruction Of the Arkansas" "Movements Below Richmond" "News from Jackson via Petersburg--What the Knowing Ones Think" "From The South-Side" "From East Tennessee" "From The North... See More
The Merrimac... Fort Donelson...
Item #645175
March 14, 1862
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, March 14, 1862
* Rare rebel title
A nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy, with the entire front page taken up with various advertisements and notices. Page 2 features the always interesting editorial, this one beginning: "The valour of Van Dorn and Price, and the blood of McCulloch and McIntosh in the West; the genius and sci
Judaica content ... The Revolutionary War...
Item #644795
March 18, 1777
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 18, 1777
* Revloutionary War from the enemy
* Jewish - Jews - Judaica
Page 2 has a nice letter on board a British ship to a friend, datelined from New York, Jan. 4, 1777, which is mostly about shipping issues and includes: "...the 14th took a french snow loaded with wine, sugar & field pieces for the Rebels; she sailed from Hispani
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* Revloutionary War from the enemy
* Jewish - Jews - Judaica
Page 2 has a nice letter on board a British ship to a friend, datelined from New York, Jan. 4, 1777, which is mostly about shipping issues and includes: "...the 14th took a french snow loaded with wine, sugar & field pieces for the Rebels; she sailed from Hispani
Early Georgia... Map of the English Channel...
Item #644382
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, July, 1759 The first article is: "A Description of Havre de Grace" which takes over a full page and is accompanied by a nice foldout map showing part of the English Channel including the Isle of Wight off the coast of Southampton and also the coast of Normandy including Havre de Grace. There are two detailed insets, one showing the
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The English will not abandon the settling of Australia...Wilberforce & slavery...
Item #643851
May 28, 1789
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 28, 1789
* African slave trade
* William Wilberforce
* Botany Bay - Australia
Page 7 has a brief item from Parliament headed: "Botany Bay" reading: "Mr. Hussey asked whether it was the intention of Ministers to prosecute the scheme of forming a settlement in Botany Bay? Mr. Pitt said that from the accounts hitherto received fr
Two European maps...
Item #643503
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1758 The prime features of this issue are the two maps, one being a full page plate titled: "A Map of the Rhine Between Wesel & Duseldorp..." (see), and the other a foldout map measuring 8 by 10 1/2 inches titled "A Complete Chart of the Coast of France from Ostend, to Cape Finisterra, including the Opposite Coast of the British Chan... See More
Monteagle House Hotel in Niagara Falls... Chicago...
Item #643352
August 22, 1863
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, August 22, 1863 The front page shows: "View of Petropolis, Near Rio de Janeiro". Inside has: "Embouchure of a River of the Western Coast of Madagascar" "A Kabar, or Council of War, in Madagascar" and "A 'Te Deum' in a Country Church". A full page "Joan of Arc at the Coronation of Charles VII at Rheims&... See More
The Spanish-American War...
Item #643319
April 27, 1898
THE NORTH AMERICAN, Philadelphia, April 27, 1898
* Spanish-America War begins
* United States declares war
Front page reports on the Spanish-American War include: "INVASION OF CUBA WITH INSURGENT AID" "Lieutenant Rowan, of the U.S. Army, Has Landed on the Island" "On His Way to Gen. Garcia's Camp" "The Cuban Forces Are to Cover a Landing for Our... See More
From America's West Coast...
Item #643209
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, January, 1743 Two full pages are taken up with charts headed: "Ships Taken by the Spaniards from Jan. 20, 1742 to Jan. 20, 1743" (see photos for portions).
Among other articles within this issue are:
* "On the Shameful Management of the War, & the Reason of it."
* "Method to Prevent Smuggling of Tea"
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Among other articles within this issue are:
* "On the Shameful Management of the War, & the Reason of it."
* "Method to Prevent Smuggling of Tea"
View of the Northern Coast of Russia...
Item #643201
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1749
* Illustration of the Northern Coast of Russia
Perhaps the best feature in this issue is the article: "...Discoveries of the Russians on the N.E. Coast of Asia", with accompanying view shown at the top of an included plate/print (see images).
Among the other interesting items are: "A Description of the Province
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* Illustration of the Northern Coast of Russia
Perhaps the best feature in this issue is the article: "...Discoveries of the Russians on the N.E. Coast of Asia", with accompanying view shown at the top of an included plate/print (see images).
Among the other interesting items are: "A Description of the Province
Early Sitka Alaska print... General Walker...
Item #642904
February 9, 1856
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Feb. 9, 1856
* Rare Sitka, Alaska print
The front page features a print: "Portrait of Ex-Governor Hunt, of New York" plus an article on "General Walker as a Political Mentor".
Nice prints inside include: "Entrance To The Port Of Havana, From Puerte Del Principe" & "Havana--Part Of The Harbor--Fort Of Aratas&quo... See More
On the sinking of the ship "Atlantic"... Buffalo Bill in the theater...
Item #642881
April 7, 1873
NEW YORK TIMES, April 7, 1873 The steamship "Atlantic" was a transatlantic ship which sank on April 1 off the coast of Nova Scotia, at the time the deadliest American maritime disaster with 535 people dead. Almost the entire front page is taken up with reports on the disaster, headed: "The Mars Head Wreck" "Operations of the Divers--Gloomy Search for the Dead--Carele... See More
James Oglethorpe fights the Spanish in Georgia, Florida...
Item #642717
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1740 * Battle of Jenkins' Ear
* James Oglethorpe
* Georgia & Florida
Near the back is a section headed: "Historical Chronicle" with news from England & other parts of Europe, plus a report datelined "Hampton Road, Virginia, July 24, 1740" which takes a full column telling of military affairs ... See More
Reports from the ending events of the Revolutionary War...
Item #642523
October 10, 1782
THE SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, October 10, 1782
* Revolutionary War ending events
Page 3 begins with a report from "Richmond" which includes: "General Clarke who commanded at Savannah...was very careful in preventing the burning of the town, which some incendiaries had attempted at the evacuation & extended his care so far as to leave a guard behind until General Wayne ... See More
Captain James Cook in the South Pacific... Early balloon flights...
Item #642516
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1784 This periodical was the first ever to use the word "magazine" in its title.There is a nice article: "On the General Post Office & Postage of Letters" with a chart of the various rates and small engravings of cancellations & free postage, franking notations (see).
There is a nice letter concerning early hot air bal... See More
Ozie Powell... Scottsboro Boys....
Item #642297
January 25, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 25, 1936
* Scottsboro Boys rape case
* Ozie Powell shot - escape attempt
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "SCOTTSBORO NEGRO SHOT TRYING BREAK AS HE STABS GUARD" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 32 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newspri... See More
1st transatlantic airplane flight Westward...
Item #642066
April 19, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 19, 1928
* 1st transatlantic airplane flight Westward
* Bremen, German Junkers W33 aircraft
* Ireland to Canada
The front page has a very nice banner headline: "FITZMAURICE WRITES FOR THE TIMES STORY OF SEA FLIGHT; TELLS FOR THE FIRST TIME OF THE BREMEN'S PERILS AND ESCAPE; FOUGHT GALE, SLEET, FOG AND OIL LEAK OFF LABRADOR COAST" with many subheads a... See More
Map of Veracruz & the castle of San Juan...
Item #640457
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1740 The prime feature of this issue is the nice foldout map of Vera Cruz, Castle of San Juan, Port of New Spain titled: "A Plan of the City and Harbour of La Vera Cruz and the Castle of San Juan De Ulua, being the Key of Traffick and the Principal Port of New Spain", folding out to measure 6 by 7 inches. There is a related article head
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Terrific 18th century ship illustration...
Item #640456
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1748 * Great ship illustration
Certainly the feature item in this issue is the terrific, full page illustration of: "A Ship Of War", with considerable detail, and with most of the facing page having the "Explanation to a Ship of War of the third Rate with Rigging, &c., at Anchor". The "Explanation" numerically id... See More
Cook's voyage to the Northwest coast with a related print...
Item #640308
THE UNIVERSAL MAGAZINE, London, March, 1785* HMS Resolution - Royal Navy
* Captain James Cook - Third Voyage
* Aleutian & Hawaiian Islands
This magazine--much more scarce than the Gentleman's Magazine--published in serial form the account of: "Captain Cook's Voyage to the Northern Hemisphere...", this issue containing reports from after October, 1778 when he was expl... See More
Cook's voyage to the Northwest coast with a related print..
Item #640305
THE UNIVERSAL MAGAZINE, London, February, 1785* HMS Resolution - Royal Navy
* Captain James Cook
* Third Voyage - Bering Sea - Alaska
This magazine--much more scarce than the Gentleman's Magazine--published in serial form the account of: "Captain Cook's Voyage to the Northern Hemisphere...", this issue containing reports from after August, 1778 when he was exploring the ... See More
Cook's voyage to the Northwest coast with two related prints...
Item #640301
THE UNIVERSAL MAGAZINE, London, January, 1785* HMS Resolution - Royal Navy
* Captain James Cook
* Third Voyage - Bering Sea - Alaska
This magazine--much more scarce than the Gentleman's Magazine--published in serial form the account of: "Captain Cook's Voyage to the Northern Hemisphere...", this issue containing reports from after July, 1778 when he was exploring the far... See More
Cook's voyage to the Northwest coast, with the rare plate of natives from Prince William Sound...
Item #640292
THE UNIVERSAL MAGAZINE, (London), November, 1784 * HMS Resolution - Royal Navy
* Captain James Cook
* Third Voyage - Gulf of Alaska
This magazine--much more scarce than the Gentleman's Magazine--published in serial form the account of: "Captain Cook's Voyage to the Northern Hemisphere...", this issue containing reports from May, 1778 when they were exploring the Nor... See More
Great map of the West Indies & America...
Item #640266
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1762 Certainly the prime feature of this early magazine is the terrific & very displayable foldout map titled: "An Accurate Map of the West Indies with the Adjacent Coast" as noted in the ornate cartouche. This map shows much of present-day Georgia & Florida to present-day Texas, with all of Central America and all of the Cari... See More
Map of the Coast of France... Map of a portion of India...
Item #639929
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1757 Articles include: "Curious Accounts of the Present Comet" which includes a nearly half page print relating to it (see images); "Account of Medical Observations & Inquiries" "Aneurysm of the Aorta" "Fire Engine--Earthquakes--Microscopical Observations" and more.There is also a nice & lengthy: &... See More
Very 1st Rose Bowl at current stadium in 1923...
Item #639834
January 2, 1923
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR. Boston, January 2, 1923
* 1st Rose Bowl college football game at current stadium
* Rose Bowl: USC Trojans vs. Penn State Nittany Lions
Page 10 has a small one column heading: "Penn State Loses to Southern California Eleven at Pasadena" with lineups. (see) This was the 1st game held at the Rose Bowl Stadium which is still used today. Rare as such
Co... See More
Baseball... the technique of pitching...
Item #639701
May 11, 1895
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 11, 1895 The front page is a political cartoon by W. A. Rogers captioned: "All Broke Up - the Only Cure For A Financial Spree." Inside has a full page with 7 scenes of: "Sandy Hook Lightship--The Only Electric Lightship in the World". There are two pages of text headed: "The Evolution of the Amateur Pitcher" which includes 10 p... See More
Omaha streetcar strike riot....
Item #639184
June 16, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 16, 1935
* Omaha, Nebraska streetcar strike riot
* Martial Law - National Guard
The front page has a one column heading: "MILITIA IN OMAHA AFTER FATAL RIOT" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 30 pages, rag edition, a little creasing, generally very nice.
wikipedia notes: Three days of more streetcar stri... See More
1934 West Coast waterfront strike...
Item #639120
July 15, 1934
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, July 15, 1934
* San Francisco West Coast waterfront strike beginning
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "General Strike of 105,000 Men Voted In San Francisco" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 26 pages, light toning minor wear at the margins, generally nice.... See More
1934 West Coast waterfront strike...
Item #639118
July 17, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 17, 1934
* San Francisco West Coast waterfront strike
The front page has a four column headline: "STRIKE PARALYZES SAN FRANCISCO LIFE, BUT UNIONS ALLOW ENTRY OF FOOD AS TROOPS HELP POLICE KEEP ORDER" with many subheads. (see) Lengthy coverage continues inside with a few related photos.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 40 ... See More
Captain Cook's exploration in his ship Discovery with a map of Alaska...
Item #639007
December 2, 1784
SUPPLEMENT TO THE UNIVERSAL MAGAZINE, London, 1784 This "supplemental" issue produced at the end of the year begins with a nearly 6 page article: "A Summary Account of the Various Advantages Resulting from the Voyages of Discovery, Undertaken & Performed during the Present Reign: With an Accurate Chart of the N.W. Coast of America, and N.E. Coast of Asia, as Explored by th... See More
Charles Makley Killed.... John Dillinger gang...
Item #638936
September 23, 1934
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, September 23, 1934
* Charles Makley shot and killed
* John Dillinger gang member
* Ohio Penitentiary failed escape
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "Dillinger's Pal Slain in Dash; Second Is Shot" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 16 pages, light toning, some margin wear, but no text loss,... See More
Black Sunday begins... Dust bowl...
Item #638700
April 14, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 14, 1935
* Black Sunday begins
* Dust Bowl
The top of page 31 has a one column heading: "DUST STORM HEADS FOR PACIFIC COAST" with subheads that include: "Only Low Pressure Protects California as Slit Pours on New Mexico, Arizona" "New Clouds In Oklahoma" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 38 page... See More
On Ben Franklin's will... Northwest coast of America...
Item #638619
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1790 Included is: "Remarks on the Slave Trade Occasioned by Bruce's Travels". Near the back is a brief bit noting: "The common council at Paris paid to the illustrious Franklyn [Franklin] tribute of homage, singular in its nature but due from a free & enlightened city to the memory of a man who gave libert... See More
San Francisco long shore strike...
Item #638565
July 6, 1934
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, July 6, 1934 The front page has a three-column, three-line headline "Scores Shot, Gassed, Beaten In West Coast Dock Strike; Soldiers Ordered to Scene" with subheads "Strikers and Police in Pitched Battle and Many Are Trampled on During Conflict" "Man Dies, Others Badly Wounded" "Commuters Held Back as Gas Barrage I... See More
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