Much on the Mexican War...
Item #666730
January 15, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 15, 1847 Page 3 has a great wealth of reporting on the Mexican War with: "Further From Mexico" "Official - The 'Rumors' From the Rio Grande" "Latest From Monterey" "Very Late From the Gulf of Mexico" and a detailed letter signed in type by: Z. Taylor.
Four pages, nice condition.... See More
Displayable Act of Parliament...
Item #666679
January 01, 1746
ACT OF PARLIAMENT, London, England, 1746
* 18th century original document
Nice full title page has an engraving of the Royal coat-of-arms. Inside has an act: "...for granting to His Majesty several rates and duties upon coaches...".
A decorative document given the displayable title page.
Thirty pages, 11 by 7 1/4 inches, nice condition.... See More
Displayable Act of Parliament...
Item #666677
January 01, 1736
ACT OF PARLIAMENT, London, England, 1736
* 18th century original document
Nice full title page has an engraving of the Royal coat-of-arms. Inside has an act: "...to amend...a Act...entitled, An Act for the more effectual preventing Bribery and Corruption in the elections of members to serve in Parliament..."
A decorative document given the displayable title page.
Four pages... See More
President Clinton impeached in 1998...
Item #666660
December 20, 1998
THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC, Phoenix, December 20, 1998
* President Bill Clinton impeachment
* Perjury and obstruction of justice
The front page features a large, banner headline "IMPEACHED" with with subheads and photo. Nice for display. More inside.
Incomplete issue containing the 1st section only with pages 1-6, nice condition.... See More
The attraction of the Nebraska Territory...
Item #666658
February 26, 1857
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 26, 1857
* Western expansion
Page 3 has: "Nebraska Territory" which is a letter from Fort Calhoun which begins: "This most interesting Territory is rapidly settling up. No part of our great country presents such attracting inducements to the emigrant..." with more.
Also inside: "The Reported Treaty With Mex... See More
Plans for Buchanan's inauguration...
Item #666653
February 04, 1857
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 4, 1857 Page 3 has much detail on planks for the inaugural ceremonies of James Buchanan, who would be inaugurated on March 4.
The report is headed: "the Inaugurations of the President Elect" and the details take over a full column.
Four pages, good condition. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.
Funeral of Rep. Preston Brooks...
Item #666651
January 30, 1857
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 30, 1857
* Death of Preston Brooks - funeral
* South Carolina Congressman
Page 3 begins with nearly half a column article: "Funeral of the Hon. Preston S. Brooks" who died 3 days previous.
Brooks is most remembered for his May 22, 1856, attack upon abolitionist and Republican Senator Charles Sumner, whom he beat nearly to... See More
Holding slaves in Ohio...
Item #666640
April 24, 1857
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 24, 1857 Page 3 has a report from Cincinnati noting in part: "The Ohio Legislature...passed a bill making it a penitentiary offence to claim or hold slaves in Ohio, or undertake to carry away from the state as a slave any person of color. This is intended to prevent the operation of the Dred Scott decision..." and more.
Also a ... See More
Hayneville, Alabama Negro lynching...
Item #666574
August 06, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 6, 1931
* Hayneville, Alabama
* Lowndes County
* Negro lynching - lynched
Page 7 has small one column headings: "NEGRO BOY, 16, IS LYNCHED" "He Is Shot 32 Times by Alabama Posse--Accused by Girl" (see) First report coverage on the lynching of Negro boy, Neal Guinn, at Hayneville, Alabama.
Other news of the day throughout. Complete with ... See More
German Air Force is born.... Jean Harlow gets divorced...
Item #666573
March 12, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 12, 1935
* German Air Force - Luftwaffe creation
* Hermann Goering
* Jean Harlow divorce
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "REICH'S AIR FORCE BECOMES; ARMY IN CONTROL" with subheads: "Civilian Flying Clubs Adopt Reichswehr Salute and Modified Uniforms" "Plans No Longer Secret" and more. Coverage of the German Ai... See More
Ellsworth Vines wins Wimbledon singles....
Item #666570
July 03, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, July 3, 1932
* American tennis star Henry Ellsworth Vines Jr.
* Wimbledon singles tournament champion
The front page of this section has a one column heading: "VINES BEATS AUSTIN IN WIMBLEDON FINAL" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Ellsworth Vines winning the Wimbledon grand slam singles tennis tournament.
Other sporting&... See More
Robert E. Lee's last battles...
Item #666556
August 16, 1865
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Aug. 16, 1865 The notable content takes nearly two columns on page 3 headed: "LEE'S LAST BATTLES" "A Personal Photograph-'Uncle Robert' and hiss 'Iron Gray'--Pathetic Parting Scene Between Lee and his Men". The article reflects upon the Surrender to Grant, and "The Scenes Between the General and His Men".
Other en... See More
Much on the evacuation of the Cumberland Gap...
Item #666554
August 02, 1865
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Aug. 2, 1865 Among the articles are: "The Conduct of the War" "The Evacuation of Cumberland Gap" "Gen. Morgan's Official Report" "Military Authority In Tennessee" "Who Burned Columbia?" and much more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, good condition.
Described as "The Hottest Rebel Sheet to be foun... See More
President Johnson's policies at the end of the war...
Item #666553
July 26, 1865
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, July 26, 1865 From shortly after the end of the Civil War, some of the articles are headed: "Policy of Johnson's Administration" "Johnson & Brownlow" "The Monroe Doctrine--Another Discordant Element in the Abolition Party" "News of the Week" & much more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, some foxing, good co... See More
The brutal treatment of Jefferson Davis...
Item #666550
July 05, 1864
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, July 5, 1865 From just after the end of the Civil War but still with some nice war-related reports including: "Sherman--Then and Now" "The Negro At Home" "Brutal Treatment of Mr. Jefferson Davis..." "Vermont & the Negro" "The Fallen President" and more.
Eight pages, nice condition.
Described as "The Hott... See More
The brutal treatment of Jefferson Davis...
Item #666549
July 05, 1865
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, July 5, 1865 From just after the end of the Civil War but still with some nice war-related reports including: "Sherman--Then and Now" "The Negro At Home" "Brutal Treatment of Mr. Jefferson Davis..." "Vermont & the Negro" "The Fallen President" and more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed so it folds out to o... See More
On trying Robert E. Lee and others as traitors...
Item #666548
June 21, 1865
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, June 21, 1865 From just after the end of the Civil War but still with some nice war-related reports including: "Missouri - The Cry for Blood--Incendiary Military Order" "The Alleged Indictment of General Lee" "Plantation Labor--The Negroes Idling--Crops Suffering" "The Colored Gentlemen on the Rampage...Mutiny Among Negro T... See More
On trying Robert E. Lee and others as traitors...
Item #666547
June 21, 1865
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, June 21, 1865 From just after the end of the Civil War but still with some nice war-related reports including: "Missouri - The Cry for Blood--Incendiary Military Order" "The Alleged Indictment of General Lee" "Plantation Labor--The Negroes Idling--Crops Suffering" "The Colored Gentlemen on the Rampage...Mutiny Among Negro T... See More
A rebel paper from the North...
Item #666545
September 07, 1864
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Sept. 7, 1864 Among the articles within: "Why Was the War Begun? Why Is It Continued?" "Buying Negroes" "A Soldier Executed" "Blockade Running: "Branding White Men at Morristown" and much more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed so it folds out to one large sheet, minimal fold wear, good condition.
Described as &q... See More
Farragut's report on Mobile Bay...
Item #666543
August 24, 1864
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Aug. 24, 1864
* Battle of Mobile Bay, Alabama
* Rear Admiral David G. Farragut
Among the articles within: "The Armistice Trick" "Official Report of the Fight in Mobile Bay" is signed in type: D. G. Farragut; "Gen. Sherman on Recruiting in the Rebel States" "What Was Written Before the War Commenced" "A Monstrous ... See More
A pro-South newspaper from the North...
Item #666542
August 17, 1864
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Aug. 17, 1864 Among the articles on the ftpg. are: "Monstrous Impudence" "Another Account--A Letter to General Lee" "Horrible Crimes of Negro Soldiers" "The American Union Passing Away" and more.
Articles within: "A General Who Fights Women & Children" "Gen. Paine and the She Secesh" "News From ... See More
A pro-South newspaper in the North...
Item #666538
June 22, 1864
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, June 22, 1864 Among the articles within are: "President Lincoln in Philadelphia" "Negro Troops" "War News of the Week" "Affairs in Kentucky" "Are You For Peace of War?" and much more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed so it folds out to one large sheet, good condition.
Described as "The Hottest Rebel Sh... See More
A pro-South newspaper in the North...
Item #666537
June 08, 1864
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, June 8, 1864
* Anti-Union publication
Among the articles within are: "General Butler's Campaign Explained" "Fighting on Wednesday--The Rebs Get the Worst of It" "Arrest of Col. Medary" who is the editor of this newspaper. It mentions: "...The cause of his arrest is not stated--indeed the public are not favored with reas... See More
A pro-South newspaper in the North...
Item #666535
November 12, 1862
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Nov. 12, 1862 Among the articles within are: "Rats Leaving a Sinking Ship" "Meanness of Abolitionism--How Soldiers are Treated Who Fight for Their Country" "Resistance to Tyrants is Obedience to God" "Letter From Ex-President Buchanan" "War News of the Week"
Eight pages, nice condition.
Described as "The H... See More
1859 Warsaw, Kentucky Christmas explosion disaster...
Item #666524
December 26, 1959
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. Dec. 26, 1959
* Warsaw, Kentucky - Gallatin County
* Christmas day warehouse explosion
The front page has a one column heading: "BLAST INJURES 14 IN KENTUCKY; HOMES GASHED" with subhead. (See)
Complete with 32 pages, light toning at the margin, nice condition.
Cleveland Browns win NFL football championship over Detroit Lions...
Item #666522
December 27, 1954
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, December 27, 1954
* Cleveland Browns vs. Detroit Lions
* NFL football championship title game
Page 5 has a one column heading: "Browns Smashed Lions Yesterday" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the NFL football championship game between the Cleveland Browns and the Detroit Lions.
Complete with 8 pages, some small binding holes along th... See More
Mussolini meets w/ Hitler in Germany photos...
Item #666519
October 03, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Rotogravure section only, October 3, 1937
* Benito Mussolini - Italy dictator
* Visits Adolph Hitler in Munich
The front page of this rotogravure section has 2 related photos of Mussolini meeting Adolph Hitler in Germany earlier in the week.
Other topics throughout. Complete rotogravure section only with 12 pages, a few small tape mends, tiny piece torn away at upper le... See More
1941 New Yankees vs. Dodgers... World Series....
Item #666518
October 01, 1941
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, October 1, 1941.
* New York Yankees vs. Brooklyn Dodgers (game 1)
* Major league baseball MLB - Subway series
Above the masthead is a nice scoreboard graph showing the New York Yankees winning 3-2. (see) The front page has a two column headline: "RUFFING, YANKS, CAPTURE OPENER FROM DODGERS" with subheads and photo. (see) Coverage continues ... See More
Much on the Civil War in a pro-South newspaper...
Item #666471
October 15, 1862
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 15, 1862 Among the various reports are: "Tests of Loyalty" "A Boston Negro's Opinion of the Proclamation" "Kirby Smith Captures a Train..." "McClellan on the President's Proclamation" and so much more.
Eight pages, very nice condition.
Described as "The Hottest Rebel Sheet to be found in the North or th... See More
Much on the Civil War in a pro-South newspaper...
Item #666470
October 15, 1862
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 15, 1862 Among the various reports are: "Tests of Loyalty" "A Boston Negro's Opinion of the Proclamation" "Kirby Smith Captures a Train..." "McClellan on the President's Proclamation" and so much more.
Eight pages, very nice condition.
Described as "The Hottest Rebel Sheet to be found in the North or th... See More
President Jackson's farewell address...
Item #666464
April 25, 1861
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, April 25, 1861 Among the interesting articles are: "Negro Insurrection" "Order & Drill in Camp Jackson" "President Jackson's Farewell Address to the People of the United States" is signed in type: Andrew Jackson and takes 1 1/2 pages; "War News!" "Organization & Parts of the Army" and much more.
Eight ... See More
Mount Rushmore completed... construction ends...
Item #666461
November 02, 1941
ROTOGRAVURE SECTION only of the New York Times, Nov. 2, 1941
* Mount Rushmore National Memorial
* Black Hills - Keystone, South Dakota
* Construction ends on mountainside
Page 5 of this section has a photo of Mount Rushmore with heading: "HEROIC HEADS" with text that begins with: "Complete at last, the gigantic heads of Washington, Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Lincoln.... See More
Russ Columbo accidently killed...
Item #666420
September 03, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 3, 1934
* Russ Columbo shot and killed
* Baritone crooner - violinist - actor
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Russ Columbo Fatally Wounded As Friends Shows Him Old Pistol" with subhead. (see) First report coverage continues inside with photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 30 pages, this is t... See More
KKK in 1873 Kentucky...
Item #666380
November 08, 1873
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 8, 1873 The bottom of the front page has an article headed: "KuKlux In Kentucky" See image for text here.
Other news of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.
The Indian campaign in New Mexico....
Item #666360
April 30, 1864
ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL, New York, April. 30, 1864 As noted in the masthead this was the: "Gazette of The Regular & Volunteer Forces" and as such is replete with military news of all sorts.
Most of the ftpg. is taken up with various reports from several theaters of the war. Among the various reports on the inside pages are: "Cavalry Achievements" "Indian Campaig... See More
Lincoln Proclamation calls for more troops...
Item #666352
February 06, 1864
ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL, New York, Feb. 6, 1864
* President Abraham Lincoln
* Proclamation for more troops
As noted in the masthead this was the: "Gazette of The Regular & Volunteer Forces" and as such is replete with military news of all sorts.
The front page has: "Proclamation by the President" for a draft of 500,000 men, signed in type: Abraham Lincoln. Als... See More
Television in it's infancy in 1929...
Item #666329
July 17, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 17, 1929
* Television TV in it's infancy
* Invention - experiments
* Early connection to homes
Page 15 has one column headings: "To Test Television Outside Of Cities" "RCA Plans Transmitter at Bound Brooks, N.J., to Supplement Urban Experiments" (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 52 pages, a little spine we... See More
Battle for the Maginot Line in 1940 France...
Item #666284
June 15, 1940
LOS ANGELES EXAMINER, WAR EXTRA, June 15, 1940
* Battle of France (Fall)
* Fight for the Maginot Line
* British vs. Germany tanks
The front page has a great banner headline in bold lettering: "BRITISH IRON ARMY CHALLENGES NAZIS!" with subheads.
Incomplete issue containing 8 of the 16 pages of the 1st section only, nice for display as such.... See More
Iran hostages free, President is inaugurated...
Item #666211
January 20, 1981
THE CINCINNATI POST, Ohio, Jan. 20, 1981
* Ronald Reagan inauguration
* Iran hostage crisis ends
Boldly printed at the top of the front page is: "HOSTAGES FREED", the event which took precedence over the inauguration of the President, noted in smaller type further down the front page: "Reagan Becomes 40th President" with a large photo of him.
The complete first se... See More
President Harrison's state-of-the-union address...
Item #666181
December 09, 1891
THE LOS ANGELES TIMES, California, Dec. 9, 1891 The entire front page, and most of page 5 are taken up with the: "MESSAGE Of The President of the United States to Congress and the Country". It is signed in type at its conclusion: Benjamin Harrison. A wealth of content on the accomplishments & challenges of 1891.
Complete in 8 pages, minor wear at folds, good condition.... See More
From Quebec, Canada...
Item #666140
January 28, 1874
MORNING CHRONICLE, Quebec, Canada, Jan. 28, 1874 We seldom acquire 19th century Quebec newspapers. A typical issue of the day, various news items and a wealth of advertising.
Four pages, large folio size, wear at the margins, some staining at the margins. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.
From Quebec, Canada...
Item #666138
January 17, 1874
MORNING CHRONICLE, Quebec, Canada, Jan. 17, 1874 We seldom acquire 19th century Quebec newspapers. A typical issue of the day, various news items and a wealth of advertising.
Four pages, large folio size, some perforated wear at the central fold. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.
Odd-ball political newspaper from Los Angeles...
Item #666123
January 01, 1946
COAST REPORTER - THIRD SERIES -- EXTRA! A seemingly odd-ball weekly newspaper from Los Angeles, mostly dealing with political issues. The inside masthead notes: "The West's Snappiest Newspaper". No date is in the masthead, however by appearances I'd say it is from the 1940's.
The banner headline note: "Carlin Smith's Wild Parties", Smith being a can... See More
Italy gives up!
Item #666086
September 08, 1943
DAILY NEWS--WAR EXTRA, Los Angeles, Sept. 8, 1943 A very displayable issue with this great front page: "Eisenhower announces---ALL ITALY IN SURRENDER ! " and: "Military Armistice In Effect". A very displayable issue.
A tabloid-size newspaper, present are 12 of the 40 pages, good condition.
Ellsworth Vines wins Wimbledon singles....
Item #666017
September 11, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, Sept. 11, 1932
* American tennis star Henry Ellsworth Vines Jr.
* United States Open Championships (US Open)
The front page of this section has a one column heading: "VINES ROUTS COCHET IN U.S. TENNIS FINAL AND RETAINS TITLE" with subheads and 2 related photos. (see) First report coverage on Ellsworth Vines winning the US Open Men'... See More
The blockade in the South...
Item #665959
January 08, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 8, 1862 Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "News From the South" "Dispatches from Europe to Jeff. Davis" "The Rebels Acknowledge the Federal Blockade Effective" "Peculation in the Rebel Army" "Naval Engagement Near Mobile" & more.
Twelve pages, light damp stain in a lower corner, minor wear at the ma... See More
Vengeance for the murder of Colonel Dahlgren...
Item #665958
March 13, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, March 13, 1864 Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "GEN. BUTLER'S DEPARTMENT" "An Expedition to King and Queen County, Va." "Vengeance Visited Upon the Murderers of Col. Dahlgren" "The Exchange of Prisoners Proceeding" "The War in Louisiana" and more.
Eight pages, very nice condition.
Sherman expected at Mobile...
Item #665957
March 04, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, March 4, 1864 Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "News from Mobile, New Orleans and Brownsville, Texas" "General Sherman's Army Expected at Mobile" "The Latest News form Texas" "Gen. Kilpatrick's Expedition" "About 40 Miles of Track Destroyed" "Meade's Army" and much more.
Eight pages, v... See More
McClellan to make an attack on Richmond?
Item #665956
June 20, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, June 20, 1862 Among the ftpg. first column heads on the Civil War are: "From Gen. McClellan's Army" ""Editorial Correspondence of the N.Y. Times "Probable Intentions of Gen. McClellan" "An Immediate Advance on Richmond Expected" "The Meaning of the Recent Rebel Raid on the Right" "Present Position of the Opposing Forc... See More
Early St. Louis in 1818...
Item #665929
October 10, 1818
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 10, 1818
* Building St. Louis, Missouri
A pg. 2 report from Missouri datelined St. Louis says that: "...three millions of bricks...have been laid here since...April...", and that there is a printing office and two banks there, it is situated near rich lead runs, enjoys a great commerce with the Indians, has a population of 2000 and a b
... See More
* Building St. Louis, Missouri
A pg. 2 report from Missouri datelined St. Louis says that: "...three millions of bricks...have been laid here since...April...", and that there is a printing office and two banks there, it is situated near rich lead runs, enjoys a great commerce with the Indians, has a population of 2000 and a b
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