Gilberton, Pennsylvania coal mine disaster...
Item #695174
January 22, 1935
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, January 22, 1935
* Gilberton, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
* Philadelphia & Reading Coal & Iron Company
* Colliery explosion disaster
* Lindbergh baby kidnapping murder case
The top of page 9 has a one column heading: "11 MINERS KILLED BY BLAST, GAS IN PENNSYLVANIA" with subheas. (see) First report coverage on the Gilberton, Pennsylvania coal mi... See More
Ted Bundy electric chair execution close...
Item #695068
January 22, 1989
THE HAYS DAILY NEWS, Kansas, Jan. 22, 1989
* Ted Bundy - American serial killer
* Women - young girls rapist - murderer
* Florida State Prison - Close to execution
Within the masthead is a small photo of Bundy with sentence. (see) The top of page 5 has a four column heading: "Bundy admits to 9 murders, lawmen say" He would be executed 2 days later.
Complete with 40 pages, small ... See More
First of this title we have offered...
Item #695064
January 02, 1846
WHITE MOUNTAIN TORRENT, Concord, New Hampshire, Jan. 2, 1846
* Very rare publication (1st offered)
* 15 years prior to the Civil War
This title existed for a bit over 3 years and this is the first issue we have offered in our 47 years, this coming from the private collection. Various news items and advertisements.
Four pages, various foxing, mostly to the top half, mild fold wear, g... See More
This title existed for just 15 months...
Item #695062
January 15, 1825
GRAFTON JOURNAL, Plymouth, New Hampshire, January 15, 1825
* Very rare publication
* 36 yrs. prior to Civil War
A quite rare title as it existed for only 15 months. this is the volume 1, number 3 issue and is from the private collection.
The front page has five Acts from the New Hampshire legislature.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, wide margins, very nice condition.... See More
Charles Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping Trial...
Item #695047
January 23, 1935
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, January 23, 1935.
* Charles Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping Trial
* Bruno Hauptmann & the ladder traced to him ?
The front page has a banner headline: "BRUNO PUT AT KIDNAP SCENE" with subheads. (see) Coverage continues inside with some testimony. Two related photos are on the back page including one of the ladder.
Other news, sports and adverti
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* Charles Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping Trial
* Bruno Hauptmann & the ladder traced to him ?
The front page has a banner headline: "BRUNO PUT AT KIDNAP SCENE" with subheads. (see) Coverage continues inside with some testimony. Two related photos are on the back page including one of the ladder.
Other news, sports and adverti
Existed for just one year... War of 1812 news...
Item #695018
January 25, 1813
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLICAN, Walpole, New Hampshire, Jan. 25, 1813
* Very rare publication
* Cheshire County
* War of 1812 reporting
An extremely scarce newspaper existing only from July 4, 1812 thru July 5, 1813. This is the volume 1, number 30 issue. Not surprisingly, this is the first of this title we have offered in our 47 years, having come from the private collection.
Being from du... See More
Memphis newspaper printed in Atlanta...
Item #694931
January 15, 1864
THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Atlanta, Georgia, January 15, 1864 If the title and city of publication seem to be in conflict, they are not. This newspaper had a fascinating history during the Civil War--see the information at the bottom of this listing.
Among the front page reports are: "Streight's Last Raid--Attempt to Escape from the Libby--Undermining The Walls" "How Stand... See More
1938 Voder invention... speech synthesis...
Item #694882
January 06, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 6, 1939
* Early Voder invention
* Bell Labs - Homer Dudley
* Speech synthesis machine
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Machine That Talks and Sings Has Tryout; Electrical Voder Will Speak at Fair Here" (see) First report coverage continues inside with related photo.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete ... See More
Babe Ruth is sold to the Yankees...
Item #694850
January 06, 1920
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, Jan. 6, 1920
* Babe Ruth sold to New York Yankees
* Historic baseball report
The top of the sports page (pg. 11) has one of the more notable reports in the history of Major League Baseball, the sale of Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees.
The 2 column heading reads: "Babe Ruth Goes To Yankees" with subhead: "BABE RUTH SOLD TO YANKEES&quo... See More
1920 Palmer Raids... Communists rounded up...
Item #694798
January 03, 1920
THE CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Jan. 3, 1920
* A. Mitchell Palmer Raids
* United States Department of Justice
* Socialists, Anarchists & Communists arrested
The front page has a nice banner headline: "SEIZE REDS IN 33 CITIES" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. More on page 2.
Complete with 24 pages, light toning and a little wear a the margins, generally good. ... See More
Many Civil War illustrations - damaged issues at a reduced price...
Item #694754
(10) HARPER'S WEEKLY Civil War lot of ten "damaged" issues. The issues could be heavily stained, have cut-outs, missing pages, or other disfigurements which would cause them to be considered damaged, but the lots will include at least 50 Civil War era prints. Great for gathering prints for framing and/or scrapbooking.The images shown are not of the actual issues you will receive (s... See More
19th century illustrated issues, at a wholesale price...
Item #694740
(5) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of five illustrated issues from the 19th century in average or better condition. Titles may include any of the following: Harper's Weekly, Frank Leslie's, Gleason's, Ballou's, and/or similar. Well over 25 prints from 1866-1899! Each will have only minor (typical) wear, foxing, and toning. Centerfold prints, if present, will only have mi... See More
Early 1900's Harper's Weekly (illustrated)... 2nd-rate and damaged...
Item #694721
(10) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of ten 2nd-rate & damaged Harper's Weekly illustrated newspapers from the early 1900's. Well over 50 prints - each over 100 years old! All will be dated from 1900-1919 and will be a blend of 2nd rate and partially damaged issues which may include any combination of missing or damaged pages, staining, and/or loose spines. If ordering folders, pl... See More
19th century illustrated... Second rate and damaged...
Item #694718
(10) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of ten 2nd-rate and damaged illustrated issues. A blended lot of titles may include any of the following: Harper's Weekly, Frank Leslie's, Scientific American, London Illustrated, Gleason's, Ballou's, etc. Well over 50 prints will be found within this lot.All 19th-century 2nd rate and partially damaged illustrated issues may in... See More
19th century 2nd-rate lot of 20 newspapers...
Item #694708
(20) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of 20 second-rate American newspapers dating from 1820 - 1899, containing at least 5 different titles within the lot. The issues may have light staining, small edge tears, minor close-trimming and/or more than typical toning or wear. They will not have missing pages or cut-outs. A great lot for a dealer, those doing research, or someone wishing to begin a coll... See More
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19th century damaged lot of 20 newspapers...
Item #694707
(20) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of 20 damaged American newspapers dating from 1820 - 1899, containing at least 5 different titles within the lot. The issues may have staining, edge tears, close-trimming, heavy foxing & wear, missing pages, cut-outs, etc. A great lot for a dealer, someone wishing to begin a collection when the condition is not a concern, or scrapbooking. Please note the ... See More
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An instant collection... 20 newspapers from the 1800's...
Item #694695
(20) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of 20 issues, with at least 5 different titles, dating from the 1820's - 1890's, in average or better condition--not a damaged or 2nd-rate lot. No pulpish newspapers. A great value. Please note the shipping & handling for this lot. If purchasing folders, we recommend purchasing at least 5 folders for this lot.* Half-lots are available&n... See More
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An instant mini-collection... 10 newspapers from the 1800's...
Item #694687
(10) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of ten newspapers with at least 5 different titles dating from the 1820's - 1890's, in average or better condition---not a damaged lot and no pulpish newspapers. A popular way to assemble a variety of titles at a low price. You will receive 10 differently dated American newspapers, spread over a minimum of 5 different titles, ranging from 1820 to 1899, in average... See More
University of Mississippi.... James H. Meredith....
Item #694678
January 31, 1963
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Jan. 31, 1963
* James Howard Meredith
* University of Mississippi
* Decides to stay for 2nd semester
The bottom of the front page has a three column heading: "Meredith Stays at Ole Miss" with lead-in: "Will Register This Week" Coverage continues on page 8 with photo of Meredith. (see)
Complete with 40+ pages, light toning at the margins, small b... See More
William Cobbett's famous newspaper...
Item #694551
January 04, 1798
PORCUPINE'S GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Jan. 4, 1798 This was William Cobbett's important and controversial--but short-lived--daily newspaper.
Cobbett was a prolific & controversial publisher who often wrote under the pen name of "Peter Porcupine." He was famous for sniping at his political opponents, usually those of a Jeffersonian-Republican sentiment. The first issue app... See More
Venomous attack upon General Butler...
Item #694449
January 12, 1865
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Jan. 12, 1865
* Rare Confederate publication from the rebel capital
* Finals months of the American Civil War
Not just a nice Confederate newspaper, but one from the capital of the Confederacy and very late in the war.
The editorial has near the beginning a very fascinating & sarcastic attack on Butler: "Most Confederate readers will learn... See More
General Hood's letter on losing his command... Great letter on the resolve of the Confederates...
Item #694446
January 28, 1865
RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Jan. 28, 1865
* Final months of the American Civil War
Not only a Confederate newspaper, but one from the capital of the Confederacy.
The front page has various reports from very late in the Civil War, including: "The War News" which includes the text of General Hood's notice to his soldiers on being removed from command of his army, signed:... See More
Air Florida Flight 90 disaster... Potomac River....
Item #694408
January 14, 1982
SUN-TIMES, Chicago, Jan. 14, 1982
* Air Florida Flight 90 disaster
* 14th Street Bridge - Potomac River
* Boeing 737-222 airplane crash
The front page has a headline: "Jet rams D.C. bridge; fear 65 are killed" with subhead and two related photos. First report coverage continues inside with more photos.
Complete with all 128 pages, tabloid size, light foxing along the left margin... See More
Focused on growing the economy of New York...
Item #694228
January 29, 1765
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 29, 1765 Page 6 has nearly a full column taken up with news reports headed: "America" taken from a letter from New York. The letter concerns the economy of New York and creating a society for the promoting of arts, agriculture and economy in the colony.
Eight pages, 8 1/4 by 11 inches, partial red tax stamp on page 2, foxing and rubbing wear at ... See More
Trying to deal with the Indians... New Orleans now in the hands of Spain...
Item #694227
January 22, 1765
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 22, 1765
* Native Americans - Indians
* Pre Louisiana Purchase
* Early New Orleans
Over half of the front page is a report on the latest from America from a New York letter from General Gage, commander in chief of the British forces in America, to the Earl of Halifax, Secretary of State. The letter concerns relations with the Indians. Near the be... See More
How an Indian was treated by the French...
Item #694226
January 19, 1765
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 19, 1765 Page 5 includes news from Charleston that: "...an Indian belonging to one of the parties of Cherokees which went out against the enemy Indians last summer...was taken by the enemy Indians...On the night foxed for committing him to the flames, he happily made his escape & got back to the Cherokee nation...he was carried to a good French se... See More
From the capital of the Confederacy...
Item #694147
January 08, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Jan. 8, 1863
* Capital of the Confederacy
Not just a Confederate newspaper, but one from the capital of the Confederacy.
There is much war reporting here, from the Confederate perspective, including front page items headed: "Movements Of The Enemy" "City Intelligence" "Message Of The Governor" which takes most of the pag... See More
From the Confederacy...
Item #694143
January 27, 1863
CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, South Carolina, Jan. 27, 1863 Printed within the dateline at the top is: "Confederate States Of America" which is rarely found in such newspapers.
The front page has both Civil War and non-war reports, some headed: "From North Carolina" "From Richmond" "Congressional--the Reaction In The North" "Correspondence of the Cou... See More
A naval skirmish...
Item #694039
January 23, 1759
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, January 23, 1759 Page 5 begins with a report datelined from New York noting in part: "...the Royal Hester, privateer...of 16 guns...fell in with three large French ships bound from Canada to the Cape, whom she so warmly engaged as at length to be obliged to sheer off..." with more on the naval encounter.
Eight pages, 8 by 10 3/4 inches, very nice con... See More
News that the French had surrendered at Fort Duquesne...
Item #694037
January 16, 1759
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, January 16, 1759
* Fort Duquesne - Pittsburgh PA
* British expedition
Page 5 has an item noting: "Great Britain has now got possession of Cape Breton, the key of North America...it is to be hoped that France will be for ever excluded from that country, and, if they do not very soon make peace, this dispute between Holland and Great Britain..."... See More
1957 Operation Power Flite...
Item #693949
January 18, 1957
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, January 18, 1957
* Operation Power Flite
* United States Air Force
* Boeing B-52 Stratofortresses
* Jet aircraft - airplanes (1st)
The front page has a banner heading: "U. S. A-Bombers Circle Globe Nonstop" (see) A small library stamp slight affects this headline.
Complete with 36 pages, light toning at the margins, small binding holes along the spine/1s... See More
Aviator Howard Hughes airplane flight record..
Item #693948
January 15, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 15, 1936
* Aviator Howard Hughes
* Transcontinental airplane speed flight record
* Goodwin, Arkansas airplane crash disaster
The top of page 21 has a two column heading: "10-Hour Travel From Coast Seen By Hughes After Record Flight" with subhead and photo. (see)
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "17 Are Killed in Crash Of ... See More
Richard Loeb killed in prison....
Item #693945
January 29, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 29, 1936
* Richard Loeb killed in prison
* Bobby Franks murderer
* Leopold and Loeb fame
The front page has a one column heading: "CONVICT KILLS LOEB, FRANKS BOY SLAYER" with subheads. (see)
Complete with all 40 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on very high quality newsprint meant for institutional holdings. In great condition as ... See More
Uncommon woman suffrage paper from Syracuse...
Item #693888
January 01, 1879
THE NATIONAL CITIZEN & BALLOT BOX, Syracuse, New York, January, 1879
* Rare Woman's suffrage publication
A quite rare women's suffrage newspaper which lasted less than 3 1/2 years under this title.
Mott notes in his "History Of American Magazines" that this publication was financed in part by Susan B. Anthony, and that having failed with The Woman's Campaign... See More
Aviator Howard Hughes airplane flight record..
Item #693881
January 15, 1936
THE DETROIT NEWS, January 15, 1936
* Goodwin, Arkansas airplane crash
* American Airways Flight 1 disaster
* Douglas DC-2 airliner
The front page has a banner headline: "17 Dead Taken From Air Wreckage" with subheads and 2 related photos. Nice for display.
Complete in 36 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.... See More
Nelson (Rocky) Rockefeller's death report...
Item #693765
January 28, 1979
DAILY NEWS, New York, January 28, 1979
* Nelson A. Rockerfeller dies
* 3-time Presidential candidate
* Vice-President under Gerald Ford
The banner headline has: "Nelson A. Rockerfeller 1908-1979", with a large photo. Several pages of coverage with additional photos are found on inside pages. See images for details.
Forty-four pages, tabloid-size, very light toning, good... See More
Nellie Bly death... NYC journalist...
Item #693642
January 28, 1922
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, January 28, 1922
* Nellie Bly Death
* Elizabeth Jane Cochrane
* New York World journalist
Page 14 has one column headings: "NELLIE BLY, NOTED WRITER, IS DEAD", "Newspaper Woman Achieved Fame in Trip Around World". This is 1st report coverage on the death of famed New York World journalist, Nellie Bly.
Other ne... See More
4-issue set of The Village Voice - spanning the 1960's - 1990's...
Item #693600
January 01, 1968
(4-issue set) THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, 1960's - 1990's You will receive one issue each from the 1960's, 1970's, 1980's, 1990's, providing an overview of the last half of the 20th century through the eyes of this iconic, progressive, and often radical publication.
Each is complete, never bound nor trimmed, tabloid-size, has occasional margin-edg... See More
Most of the front page with reports from the South...
Item #693596
January 05, 1760
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 5, 1760
* Early Southern colonies reporting
Two-thirds of the front page is taken up with lengthy reporting headed: "America - Charles-Town, South Carolina" being a letter from Augusta.
The report is primarily concerning relations with Indians, including a failed hatchet attack upon a Mr. Atkin, with details. Other Indian-related accounts... See More
Safe to return to their homes...
Item #693593
January 03, 1760
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 3, 1760 The front page has half a column headed: "America" with New York and Boston datelines.
The reports relate to the ongoing French & Indian War, noting in part: "...Proclamation...by...Lieut. Governor...recommending it to the inhabitants to return to their settlements along Hudson's river, above Albany, as they may now abide th... See More
Very ornate, America-themed masthead from the mid-1800's...
Item #693453
January 01, 1849
SUNDAY TIMES, N.Y., 1849-1852 The photo shows the very nice masthead of this title which measures 15 1/2 inches across and is 3 inches tall. Mostly topical reports and literary-related content, some ads.
Some lite staining, a little foxing, and a few small margin tears, but in overall average or better condition.
The issue you receive will differ in date and content from the one shown, but it wi... See More
Mexican bandits massacre Americans in 1916...
Item #693443
January 21, 1916
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Jan. 21, 1916
* re. Santa Isabel Massacre
* Mexican Revolution
* Massacre of Americans
* Pancho Villa - Villistas
The front page has a nice banner headline: "EIGHTEEN BANDITS CAPTURED" with subhead. (see) Nice for display. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not tota... See More
Paul Bear Bryant to sign w/ Alabama football....
Item #693337
January 27, 1983
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 27, 1983
* Coach Paul Bear Bryant death
* Alabama Crimson Tide
* NCAA college football icon
The front page has a one column photo with small heading: "Bryant Dead" The front page of the sport's section has a headline: "Bear Bryant Dies of Heart Attack; Alabama Coach Had Retired Only Last Month After Winning 323 Games" and more with a few rela... See More
Rose Bowl in 1938... Cal wins..
Item #693246
January 01, 1938
CHRONICLE SPORTING GREEN section only of the San Francisco Chronicle, January 1, 1938
* Rose Bowl: California Golden Bears vs. Alabama Crimson Tide
* Sugar Bowl: L.S.U. Tigers vs. Santa Clara Broncos
* Pregame reporting with team photos
The bottom of the front page of this section has a headline: "BEARS-ALABAMA IN ROSE BOWL; BRONCS INVADE SUGAR BOWL" with illustratio... See More
Removing Rev. Whitefield's remains to Charleston...
Item #693212
January 10, 1771
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 10, 1771
* George Whitefield's remains
* Anglican cleric & evangelist
Page 6 has a report headed: "America" with a Charleston dateline. It notes in part: "The Assembly of Georgia...voted a sum of money to defray the expenses of bringing the remains of Mr. Whitefield from New-England to be deposited at the Orphan house, agreeable to ... See More
Henry Knox resigns as Secretary of War, acknowledged by George Washington...
Item #693177
January 12, 1795
FEDERAL ORRERY, Boston, Jan. 12, 1795
* Henry Knox resignation
* 2nd U.S Secretary of War
* President George Washington
The masthead features an engraving of the sun surrounded by stars. This is the vol. 1 number 25 issue of a title that lasted but 2 years.
Page 2 has: "Resignation Of Gen. Knox" which is his letter addressed to President Washington, and signed by him in t... See More
John Hancock... Great masthead... British "seeks" a new commander...
Item #693170
January 21, 1782
THE INDEPENDENT LEDGER & THE AMERICAN ADVERTISER, Boston, Jan. 21, 1782
* One of the more patriotic mastheads from the Revolutionary War
Perhaps the best feature of this issue is the masthead engraving which features a very patriotic theme: "All Hands with One Inflamed Enlightened Heart." signifying the 13 united colonies having a common, patriotic purpose. One of the mo... See More
Horace Greeley supports William Harrison...
Item #693141
January 16, 1841
THE LOG CABIN, New York, Jan. 16, 1841
* William Henry Harrison
* Rare campaign publication
The famous campaign newspaper published by Horace Greeley in support of William Henry Harrison in the 1840 election.
The content is almost entirely political & includes: "The Popular Vote For President" "Better Times" "Prairie Sketches" "General Harrison&... See More
1925 Rose Bowl... Knute Rockne & the Four Horsemen...
Item #693072
January 03, 1925
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, January 3, 1925
* Rose Bowl college football game
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Stanford
* Knute Rockne vs. Pop Warner
* Year of the "Four Horsemen"
* Would be declared national champions
The top of page 11 has a one column heading: "N. DAME PRAISES STANFORD; OFF FOR HOME TODAY"
But what is neat about this issue are two photos on the ba... See More
King Tutankhamun discovery... Egyptian Pharaoh...
Item #693050
January 31, 1923
THE DETROIT NEWS, January 31, 1923
* Howard Carter & Lord Carnarvon
* re. King Tutankhamun's outer tomb opening
The top of page 9 has a one column heading: "TUTANKHAMEN CARER BARED" with subhead. (see)
The top of page 10 has a two column heading: "Detroit Has a King Who Knew of Tutankhamen".
Complete with 38 pages, light toning and some wear at the margins, gen... See More
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