The Centennial Exposition... Baseball...
Item #680018
May 20, 1876
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, May 20, 1876 Featured are several prints of the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition, the ftpg. showing the "Great Corliss Engine" & an expansive doublepage centerfold of the: "Scene on the Grand Plaza...". More as well.
The back page has a nice print of a baseball player in uniform, in a "Base Ball Goods" adverti... See More
Cherokee movements in the Carolinas...
Item #679950
January 19, 1762
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 19, 1762 Over one-third of the front page is headed: "America" with various reports from Charleston concerning the movement of the Cherokee Indians since peace had been proclaimed.
Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 inches, tiny hole in the front leaf affects one word in the noted article, nice condition.
Includes the plate of the Newbury Bridge...
Item #679913
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, May, 1793 * Original Chain Bridge (Massachusetts)
* Newburyport - Merrimack River
Eighteenth century American magazines are increasingly scarce in today's market. This title was published by the famed Isaiah Thomas, the patriot printer from the Revolutionary War & founder of the American Antiquarian Society.
One of the best aspects of... See More
Georgetown, Colorado... Tacoma, Washington Territory...
Item #679720
May 05, 1883
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, May 5, 1883 The full ftpg. shows: "Sketches at the Irish Land League Convention...Philadelphia". Inside has prints of: "Washington Territory--View of Tacoma, Terminus of the Northern Pacific Railroad on Puget Sound"; the doublepage centerfold is a dramatic scene of a mother at the Tombs jail; half page: "The Indian at Work--M... See More
1910 photo of Chief Myers...
Item #679280
January 29, 1910
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Jan. 29, 1910
* John Tortes - Chief Myers photo
* New York Giants baseball catcher
The front page of section 2 (sports) has a three column photo of Chief Myers with heading: "Big Indian Catcher is Idol Of the Polo Grounds Fans" with subhead and text. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard t... See More
The Oklahoma land boom...
Item #679251
April 04, 1885
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, April 4, 1885 The front page haws 4 prints with the caption: "Kansas - The Proposed Invasion of Oklahoma - Scenes at the Boomers' Camp at Arkansas City" plus there is a related article on an inside page. Inside also have a one-third pg. print: "Indian Territory - The Proposed Invasion of Oklahoma - General Hatch's U.S. Cavalry ... See More
Oliver Twist and Fagin the Jew...
Item #678986
March 02, 1872
HARPER'S WEEKLY, March 2, 1872 Two front 1/4 pg. portraits of "The Rev. Theodore L. Cuyler" and "Miss Sarah F. Smiley, the Quakeress Preacher."
Inside is a 2/3 pg. illus. of: "The British Exlipse Expedition in India-Incident at Bakul"; one-third pg. illus. of: "Entrance to the Ancient Jewish Catacombs at Rome"; small portrait of "Pa-Ha-Uzah-T... See More
The Modoc Indian War...
Item #678651
April 23, 1873
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 23, 1873
* Modoc Indian War
* Lava Beds - Captain Jack
* Second Battle of the Stronghold
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "THE HOSTILE INDIANS" with smaller subheads. Text takes up about 1 1/2 columns.
Other news of the day throughout. Twelve pages, nice condition.... See More
California Alien Land Law of 1913...
Item #678627
May 19, 1913
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, May 19, 1913
* California Alien Land Law
* Governor Hiram Johnson signs
* Webb-Haney Act
The front page has a nice banner headline: "ALIEN LAND BILL IS SIGNED BY GOV. JOHNSON" with subheads. (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 totally fragi... See More
Extensive collection on the 1912 Olympic Games... Jim Thorpe...
Item #678398
July 07, 1912
NEW YORK TIMES, a collection of eleven consecutive issues dating July 7 thru 17, 1912, each with front page and/or inside page reporting from the 1912 Olympic Games in Stockholm, Sweden, with some fine coverage. This was the event at which Jim Thorpe distinguished himself, with various mentions of him in the coverage.
See the photos for more detail on each of the issues.
All eleven issues are co... See More
1901 Apache Kid execution ?....
Item #678378
May 01, 1901
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, May 1, 1901
* Apache Kid executed in 1901 ?
* Notorious renegade Indian
The bottom of the front page has a one column heading: "The Apache Kid Executed In Mexico" (see) Was this the infamous Apache Kid ? His whereabouts and ultimate fate was never known according to history. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pul... See More
Map of the Yellowstone Valley: battling the Sioux...
Item #678343
August 28, 1876
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Aug. 28, 1876
* Post Custer massacre
The top of the front page features a nice map headed: "The Campaign In The Yellowstone Valley" with the lengthy caption beginning: "The above map shows the region in which three detachments of the army have been engaged the past summer in a campaign against the hostile Sioux Indians..." with much more.
Also a ... See More
Capture of the slave ship "Brothers"... California gold... Indian Wars...
Item #678328
November 15, 1858
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 15, 1858 The 1st column of page two has: "Arrival of Another Captured Slaver at Charleston", which tells of the capture of the slave ship 'Brothers". Another related article providing additional details is found on page 4.
Page 2 also has: "Our California Correspondence - A Visit to Fraser River - The Gold Diggings and the Yield of the Preci... 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
Washington, Howe, and Burgoyne...
Item #678060
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1778 An inside page has a graphic depiction of a: "Plan of the Encampment of a Battalion of Six Companies of Infantry" with related text. An article debates on Burgoyne and the charge against him of: "...employing savages...ever esteemed the Indian alliances, at best, a necessary evil..." with more.Another page has "Gen. ... See More
Capture of Pensacola Florida, during the Seminole War...
Item #677921
July 25, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 25, 1818 The prime content is a detailed report of the capture of Pensacola, Florida during the Seminole Indian war. American forces were led by Andrew Jackson who felt Pensacola was being used by the Seminoles for strikes against America.
Also a very lengthy & detailed report on the death and funeral of General Richard Montgomery.
Sixteen pa... See More
On the eve of war with England...
Item #677787
June 11, 1812
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, June 11, 1812 On the eve of war with England, this issue has some reports relating to our relations with the British. Some articles include: "The Armies - Gov. Hull is to Command the Western Army" "Latest from England" "Indian Hostilities" and more.
Four pages, light foxing, good condition.
Famous "Unite Or Die" engraving in the masthead...
Item #677502
December 07, 1774
THE PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL; AND THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, December 7, 1774
* Benjamin Franklin's "Unite Or Die" cartoon
If there was one graphic which represented the spirit of the Revolutionary War it would have to be the ubiquitous segmented snake with the famous "Unite Or Die" caption.
The engraving, a prominent device in the masthead
... See More
* Benjamin Franklin's "Unite Or Die" cartoon
If there was one graphic which represented the spirit of the Revolutionary War it would have to be the ubiquitous segmented snake with the famous "Unite Or Die" caption.
The engraving, a prominent device in the masthead
Fort Laramie Treaty... Fugitive slave law & lynching law...
Item #677419
October 30, 1851
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, DC, Oct. 30, 1851 Page 3 has: "The Treaty with the Prairie Indians" noting: "The Treaty was concluded and signed by the Commissioners and Indians on the 17th September. It guaranties to the latter the payment of $50,000 annually, in money or goods, for fifty years, upon their faithful compliance during that time with the terms of the treaty.... See More
The death of Major John Mills...
Item #677413
August 10, 1796
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Aug. 10, 1796 Page 2 has a report from Fort Washington of the death of Major John Mills, who during the Revolution fought at the siege of Boston, Battle of Saratoga, Battle of Monmouth and the Northwest Indian War.
Much reporting on the Napoleonic War in Europe.
Four pages, very nice condition.
Situations with the Indians...
Item #677322
November 07, 1795
THE HERALD; A GAZTTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Nov. 7, 1795 Page 3 has a report from Augusta, Georgia, being a letter signed by Timothy Pickering concerning a treaty with the Creek Indians. This is followed by a report from the Knoxville which begins: "Notwithstanding the Creeks have solicited the mediation of the President...to restore peace between them and the Chickasaws...that no p... See More
Trouble with the Indians...
Item #677256
THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, (Philadelphia), October, 1786 The first article is: "Some Observations on the Structure of the Surface of the Earth in Pennsylvania and the Adjoining Countries..." which takes nearly 5 pages. Also within is the continued: "Sketch of the Life of the Late Nathaniel Greene, Major General of the Forces of the United States of America" which takes nearl... See More
A "Boomer" newspaper with a fascinating history...
Item #677219
May 27, 1886
OKLAHOMA WAR-CHIEF, Caldwell, Kansas, May 27, 1886
* Very rare Oklahoma Boomers publication
An interesting newspaper with a fascinating history.
This newspaper was first published by the Oklahoma Boomer Movement to agitate for the opening of the unassigned lands in the Indian Territory to homesteading.
The paper was first published at Wichita, Kansas, in 1883, and after several moves... See More
Much on the California Gold Rush...
Item #677158
August 24, 1850
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Aug. 24, 1850 Page 5 has nearly 1 1/2 columns taken up with reports from California, including much on the Gold Rush, headed: "Two Weeks Later From California".
Page 2 has: "Late From Texas--Indian Troubles--The Fredericksburg Outrage--Murders and Robberies..." taking most of a column.
Eight pages, various margin tears, a few small pieces missin... See More
Truckee, California, near Lake Tahoe...
Item #677155
December 02, 1874
TRUCKEE REPUBLICAN, California, Dec. 2, 1874
* Wild Old West
* Uncommon publication
From this town at the "elbow" of California near the Nevada border at an elevation of 5800 ft. Historically well known for the Donner Party tragedy which happened nearby in 1846.
Page 2 has a report concerning Navajo Indians reporting 3 of their tribe were killed by Mormons.
Four pag... See More
Colorful automobile issue from 1912...
Item #677104
December 07, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 7, 1912
* Multiple, displayable automobile-themed prints
The very colorful color cover (see photos) includes a vintage automobile amongst the Navajo Indians of the American Southwest. In this issue there is an illustration called "The Woes of a President-Elect" by C. J. Budd. There are photos of "The War in the Near East" an... See More
Rare newspaper printed on board a transcontinental train...
Item #676993
July 04, 1870
TRANS-CONTINENTAL, Boston, June 20, 1870 This is a very fascinating newspaper, borne in the ingenious mind of a publisher who decided to take a small printing press on board the first transcontinental railroad excursion and publish 6 issues westbound and 6 issues eastbound. Printed on a Gordon press in the baggage car, it is considered the very first newspaper composed, printed, & ... See More
Lyrics of a song by a captive Indian...
Item #676974
November 08, 1797
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 8, 1797
* Indian captive writes song before execution
The back page has the lyrics of a "Song, By a Captive Indian, while his conquerors were preparing for his Death. Written by the Lady of Mr. John Hunter." The front page has: "Tennessee Eloquence".
Also a notice for an exhibit of "The Elephant" & two ads for "P... See More
Jim Thorpe wins 1912 Olympic decathlon...
Item #676928
July 15, 1912
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 15, 1912
* Jim Thorpe wins Olympic decathlon
* Carlisle Indian School star athlete
The front page has a one column headings that include: "Final Day Of The Athletic Program" "....American Winner of Decathlon" and more. (see) Coverage continues on page 2 a small heading: "Thorp Wins Decathlon". (see) Surprisingly this issue... See More
1911 Battle of Kelley Creek...
Item #676710
February 27, 1911
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Feb. 27, 1911
* Battle of Kelley Creek - "Last massacre"
* American Indian Wars - Winnemucca, Nevada
The front page has a nice banner headline: "EIGHT INDIANS KILLED IN BATTLE WITH NEVADA POSSE" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not... See More
Death of composer George F. Handel... George Washington in the French & Indian War... Foldout maps...
Item #676690
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1759 * Death of Handel (music composer)
* Very early George Washington
Near the back is an inconspicuous yet very significant report on the death of famed composer George Frederick Handel.
Under the heading: "List of Deaths for the Year 1759" is an entry reading: "Geo. Fred. Handel, Esq; a great musician. He was born in Ger... See More
French & Indian War...
Item #676688
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1759 There is a lengthy article titled: "Instructions by Major General Wolfe in Case of an Invasion" which has much detail. The "Historical Chronicle" also has several reports concerning the French & Indian War.Other articles in the issue noted in the table of contents include:
"An Accurate Description of the... See More
Negotiations with the Cherokee Indian Nation...
Item #676680
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1760 Inside has: "A Brief Account of the Negotiation between Governor Lyttelton and Artakullakulla (or the "Little Carpenter"), Deputee of the Whole Cherokee Nation & other Headmen and Warriors of that Nation". This text takes close to 3 pages and includes the full printing of the: "Treaty of Peace and Friendship Concl... See More
Significant French & Indian War coverage... Jewish burial rituals....
Item #676676
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1758 The most significant article is headed: "American Affairs" with a dateline of Williamsburg, Virginia, July 7 which includes: "...that the Indians had lately killed & captivated 26 people between Winchester & Augusta court house...that a large body of the inhabitants, to the number of 300, were removed into Culpepper..... See More
Second battle of Quebec...
Item #676674
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1760 * Second siege of Quebec - Seven Years' War
Included is a detailed article: "Observations Upon the North Sea..." which is quite detailed and takes two pages. The accompanying map called for is lacking.
Also in this issue are: "Act for Better Supplying the City with Fish" "Case of a Paralytic Patient Cured ... See More
The French & Indian War... A flying meteor...
Item #676672
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Sept. 1760
* French and Indian War
* General Jeffrey Amherst
* Oswego, New York
Most of a column near the back is taken up with reports on the French & Indian War in America, portions including: "...account of Col. Montgomery's expedition against the Cherokees appeared in the public papers...that the troops under his comman
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* French and Indian War
* General Jeffrey Amherst
* Oswego, New York
Most of a column near the back is taken up with reports on the French & Indian War in America, portions including: "...account of Col. Montgomery's expedition against the Cherokees appeared in the public papers...that the troops under his comman
Siege of Havana, Cuba, with a foldout map...
Item #676608
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1762 * Siege of Havana, Cuba w/ foldout map
* British occupation - Seven Years' War
The prime content would certainly be the account of the battle of Havana, Cuba, headed: "Account of the Taking of the Havannah" which is nearly a full page account.
This is followed by the: "Articles of Capitulation agreed upon between Sir ... See More
French and Indian War...
Item #676553
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1755 Contains an interesting variety of articles from during the French & Indian War in America, among which are: "Scheme For a New Lottery" "Account of American Pine" "Description of a Flying Lizard"; "Description of the City of Lisbon" and much on the earthquake there; plus many other articles.Nea... See More
Poem to Ben Franklin with lightning rod reference...
Item #676541
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1754 * A poem to Benjamin Franklin
* Mention of his lightning rod
Near the back is a half page poem titled: "To Benjamin Franklin, Esq., of Philadelphia, on his Experiments and Discoveries in Electricity" which is dated from "Cooper River, S. Carolina, Sept. 20, 1753".
At the bottom of the poem are two footnotes, one... See More
Exploring the vicinity of Alaska...
Item #676540
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, March, 1754
Perhaps the most interesting item is a very nice, detailed article titled: "Some Account of a Chart lately published by M. de l Isle, with the different Conjectures and Opinions it has produced; from a Tract called, A Letter from a Russian Sea Officer to a Person of Distinction at Petersborough, &c."
This artic
... See More
Perhaps the most interesting item is a very nice, detailed article titled: "Some Account of a Chart lately published by M. de l Isle, with the different Conjectures and Opinions it has produced; from a Tract called, A Letter from a Russian Sea Officer to a Person of Distinction at Petersborough, &c."
This artic
Benjamin Franklin receives an award...
Item #676502
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1753 * Benjamin Franklin received Copley Medal
* Experiments and Observations on Electricity
Near the back of this issue is a small & inconspicuous item reading: "At the anniversary meeting of the Royal Society the prize medal of gold was voted to Ben Franklyn, Esq. of Maryland, for his electrical discoveries." ... See More
A skirmish in North Carolina from the French & Indian War...
Item #676500
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1754 Among the articles in this issue are: "Description of a Remarkable Venomous Insect found in South America"; an article concerning a form of sun dial with an illustration of it; "Of the Junction of Asia and America" which begins: "The termination & position of the N.E. parts of Asia, and the N.W. parts of A... See More
The first newspaper published in Modesto, California...
Item #676350
October 14, 1881
STANISLAUS COUNTY WEEKLY NEWS, Modesto, California, Oct. 14, 1881 An early newspaper from this city in North-central California which when it began in 1868 was the first newspaper in Modesto. In 1881 the population of the town was less than 1000.
Various news events of the day, local, regional and national, with a wealth of advertising.
Page 2 has a report: "The Apache" which inc... See More
The Modoc Indian War of 1873...
Item #676174
May 24, 1873
DAILY MORNING CALL, San Francisco, California, May 24, 1873
* Dixon Bridge Disaster - Illinois
* Modoc War - Lava Beds
* Captain Jack fame
The top of the ftpg. has: "THE MODOC WAR" "Further Details of Hasbrouck's Successful Scout" "Captain Jack and His Party Leave Clandestinely" and more. (see)
Four pages, never bound, large folio size, good conditi... See More
1909 Chief Mahaska (White Cloud) statue dedication...
Item #676147
May 15, 1909
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, May 15, 1909
* Chief Mahaska (White Cloud) statue
* Oskaloosa, Iowa dedication - unveiling
The top of page 6 has a two column photo with heading: "ONLY STATUE EVER ERECTED TO INDIAN" (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
... See More
Nice report on the Black Hawk Indian War...
Item #676117
August 08, 1832
NATIONAL GAZETTE & LITERARY REGISTER, Philadelphia, Aug. 8, 1832
* Black Hawk War
Page 2 has a report on the Black Hawk War, a brief conflict between the United States and Native Americans led by Black Hawk, a Sauk Indian leader. This was the war in which Abraham Lincoln was an Illinois militia soldier, although he saw no combat.
About half a column has several reports... See More
1904 Pelletier fire... Sioux City SD...
Item #676061
December 24, 1904
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Dec. 24, 1904
* Pelletier fire - Sioux City, South Dakota
* Business district conflagration disaster
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "FIRE SWEEPS SIOUX CITY CAUSING $2,500,000 LOSS" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not tota... See More
1903 McAlester, Oklahoma Woman hanging...
Item #675810
July 17, 1903
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 17, 1903
* McAlester, Oklahoma - Indian Territory
* Murderer Dora Wright - Woman hanging
The bottom of the front page has a one column heading: "WHITE MAN HANGED BY KENTUCKY MOB" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this... See More
Concerning the Sioux War...
Item #675749
September 12, 1876
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Sept. 12, 1876
* Post Custer massacre
The top of the front page has one column headings that include: "The Sioux Campaign" "Gen. Crook's Fruitless Search--Troops Going Into Winter Quarters" and more. (see)
Eight pages, close cut along spine on the front page only causing a little loss to some ads, otherwise nice.... See More
A trip from the Missouri to the Pacific...
Item #675691
March 03, 1866
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, March 3, 1866 The conclusion of the Civil War brought with it an interest in expending west, so it would not seem unusual that articles that read like a 19th century travelogue would appear in newspapers of the day.
This issue has one on page 5, which was part of a larger series: "FROM THE MISSOURI TO THE PACIFIC" with subheads: "Boise City--Street Sc... See More
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