Premiere of "Gleaming the Cube"... Tony Hawk...
Item #688609
January 13, 1989
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 13, 1989
* Best "Gleaming The Cube" movie advertisement
* Grand Opening Day film premiere
* Neo-noir skateboarding - Tony Hawk
* Mississippi Burning - Deep Star Six - Beaches - Pumpkinhead openings as well
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Gleaming the Cube" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the lead... See More
Great content from the early period of the California Gold Rush...
Item #688548
January 10, 1849
BOSTON DAILY JOURNAL, Jan. 10, 1849
* California Gold Rush
* 49ers - mining - miners
The front page has: "Gold Region" noting in part: "...such astonishing news from California that they dare not publish it. If published the marvelous tale as to the length & breadth of the Gold Region would not be credited...Col. Fremont...acquainted with the existence of extensive ... See More
Jewish newspaper from Poland...
Item #688544
January 01, 1861
JUTRZENKA, Warsaw, Poland, July 26, 1861 A rare & early Jewish newspaper from Poland, the title translates to "Morning Star". This rare newspaper lasted only three years, and reflects the trends among the Jewish intelligentsia at that time. Measures 8-1/4 by 10-1/2 inches, has 6 pages, in nice condition.
Rabbi Morris Jacob Raphall supports slavery based on the Bible...
Item #688495
January 05, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, January 5, 1861
* Rabbi Morris... Morris Jacob Raphall
* The Biblical view of slavery
* B'nai Jeshurun (Manhattan Synagogue)
The last column of the front page is taken up with a lengthy report, carrying over to take all of pages 2, 3,4 and 5, with heads including: "STATE OF THE UNION" "Our National Fast Day" "Its General Observance in th... See More
Bill Clinton claims "I did not have sexual relations with that woman"...
Item #688449
January 27, 1998
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 27, 1998
* Bill & Hillary Clinton lies to the World
* "I did not have sexual relations with that woman"
* White House intern Monica Lewinsky
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "Clinton Strongly Denies Having Sex With Intern" and more with 2 related photos. Text includes: "I did not have sexual relations with that woman... See More
1930 Chicago gangland war in full swing...
Item #688399
January 04, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Jan. 4, 1930
* DEFUNDING THE POLICE ?
* Chicago gangland wars
* Al 'Scarface' Capone era
* Prohibition & great depression
* Best title to be had - rare as such
The front page has a nice banner headline concerning the gangland wars in Chicago that reads: "FIRE 473 YOUNG POLICEMEN" with subheads. Nice for display. Related photo is on the back pa... See More
Richard Nixon inaugurated President, in a Washington newspaper...
Item #688385
January 21, 1969
THE WASHINGTON POST, January 21, 1969
* President Richard Nixon inauguration
The two-line banner headline reads "Richard M. Nixon Becomes President With 'Sacred Commitment' to Peace" with subhead "Promises to Listen As Well as to Lead in Quest for Unity".
Featured is a large color photo of him being sworn into office as well as another photo of: "The ... See More
Who doesn't want a newspaper from Mars?
Item #688367
January 05, 1919
THE MARTIAN, France, Jan. 5, 1919
* Rare U.S. military camp publication
* World War I - WWI
This is a little 4 page newspaper "Published by Organizations at Hospital Center, A.P.O. No. 780 American Expeditionary Forces" near Mars, France, hence the title.
This town became an American hospital complex near the end of WWI, meant to serve up to 40,000 people. Various
... See More
* Rare U.S. military camp publication
* World War I - WWI
This is a little 4 page newspaper "Published by Organizations at Hospital Center, A.P.O. No. 780 American Expeditionary Forces" near Mars, France, hence the title.
This town became an American hospital complex near the end of WWI, meant to serve up to 40,000 people. Various
Linda Tripp, Monica Lewinski, and President Bill Clinton...
Item #688366
January 29, 1998
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 29, 1998
* The Linda Tripp Tapes
* Monica Lewinski's accusations are validated
* The Clinton-Lewinski Scandal
The front page has the three-column heading: "Tripp's Motives Scrutinized" and "White House Set for 'Nasty, Brutish and Long' Fight". Above the articles is a photo which includes President Clinton. Pages 10 and 11 have add... See More
Signed by New York governor John Jay... 1798...
Item #688363
January 20, 1798
THE SPECTATOR, New York, Jan. 20, 1798
* Governor John Jay
* His response to the New York Senate
The back page has the "Answer of the Senate of the State of New York to the Speech of...John Jay, Governor..." which is followed by his response, signed in type: John Jay.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, nice condition.... See More
On a treaty with the country of Peru...
Item #688248
January 13, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 14, 1847 Page 3 has most of a column taken up with: "A Proclamation" signed in type by the President: James K. Polk, concerning a treaty with the country of Peru, more specifically with some changes to Article VII of the original 1841 document.
The 1841 document is printed here in full, with signatures in type of two designated ... See More
Adolph Hitler calls for the extermination of Jews......
Item #688217
January 31, 1939
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., January 31, 1939
* Hitler calls for Jewish extermination
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "British Premier Lauds Hitler's Speech; Cites Promises Duce Made" with subheads. (see) Text of Hitler's speech is on page 4. This is considered one of the more blatant statements by Hitler calling for the extermination of the Jews... See More
Pope Pius XI... coed education ?...
Item #688216
January 12, 1930
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, Jan. 12, 1930
* Pope Pius XI
* Catholic believes
* Mixed-sex education ?
The front page has a nice banner headline: "POPE ATTACKS COED SCHOOLS" with subheads. (see) Nice for display.
Complete 1st section only with 28 pages, rag edition in great condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.... See More
Resolution limiting the term of the President...
Item #688187
January 22, 1839
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D. C., Jan. 22, 1839 The top of page 3 has an interesting report from "Congress" noting: "...a joint resolution was introduced by Mr. Tallmadge for the amendment of the Constitution...provides that the President shall be elected for one term of four years and be ineligible thereafter..." with other restrictive ideas.
Four pages, nice conditi... See More
Much reporting from the Confederate perspective...
Item #688116
January 29, 1862
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Jan. 29, 1862
* Rare rebel publication
The front page has advertisements and 3 columns on: "The Northern Congress--The New Treasury Bill--Interesting Debate on the War" carrying over to page. 2.
Page 2 has a very nice editorial in which they examine & discuss the "...four grand objects..." or goals of the Yankees for 1862: &q... See More
Civil War map of Cape Hatteras...
Item #688105
January 29, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 29, 1862
* General Ambrose Burnside
* North Carolina expedition
* Cape Hatteras map
The front page features a nice Civil War map headed: "The Burnside Expedition. Map Showing Hatteras Inlet, Caper Hatteras & Loggerhead Inlet".
Several front page column heads on the Civil War including: "The Burnside Expedition" "Most of the Fleet &... See More
Editor takes a rare, pessimistic view of the war...
Item #688101
January 08, 1862
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, January 8, 1862
* Capital of the Confederacy
A nice newspaper from the Confederacy, and from the capital of the Confederacy as well.
Half of the front page is taken up with ads, plus there is: "From The South Carolina Coast" "Lincoln's Message In Europe--Opinions of the English Press--The Position of England on the Issues Be... See More
Documents signed by two future Presidents...
Item #688012
January 23, 1862
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Jan. 23, 1862
* Rare pro-Confederate publication
Articles include: "Exciting News from Kentucky" has 2 dispatches signed by: J.A. Garfield, Colonel, the future President; "Gen. Grant's Proclamation to His Soldiers" is signed: U.S. Grant; and much more.
Eight pages, very nice condition.
Described as "The Hottest Rebel Sheet to... See More
From the capital of the Confederacy...
Item #688003
January 01, 1863
DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, Jan. 1, 1863
* Battle of Kinston, North Carolina
* From the capital of the Confederacy
Among the war-related reports in this Confederate newspaper are: "Norther News" "Jeff. Davis's Fulmination Against General Butler" "Official Report of the Fight in N. Carolina" "The Virginians in the War" "Petersbu... See More
Babe Ruth re-signs with Red Sox...
Item #687607
January 15, 1918
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 15, 1918
* Early Babe Ruth (pre-fame)
* Boston Red Sox contract signing
* Major league baseball - MLB
This 24 page newspaper has a very small & discrete heading in the sport's section (page 15): "Babe Ruth Signs Contract". See photo for the very brief report on Ruth re-signing with the Boston Red Sox for the 1918 baseball season. Interesting th... See More
Much on the funeral of Washington, with an engraving of his coffin...
Item #687604
January 03, 1800
THE SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, January 3, 1800
* President George Washington
* Death - funeral w/ coffin print
A nice, displayable issue on the funeral of George Washington.
Over half of the front page is taken up with: "Internment Of General Washington" which begins: "On Wednesday last the mortal part of WASHINGTON THE GREAT--the Father of his Country, and the Friend of ... See More
On the death of George Washington...
Item #687602
January 11, 1800
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, January 11, 1800 Being less than a month since the death of George Washington, it is not surprising that there is still content relating to him and his death.
Page 2 has several documents from the state of Massachusetts & city of Boston concerning Washington, and also a "Speech" signed by the (acting) governor of Massachusetts, Moses Gill, relating ... See More
Printed on the run... Three General Orders...
A Memphis newspaper printed in Atlanta...
Item #687583
January 12, 1864
THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Atlanta, Georgia, Jan. 12, 1864
* A very rare Confederate title
* Publisher on the run - a Memphis newspaper printed in Atlanta
* Three General Orders and more
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 ... See More
Americans need to produce their own goods... Creeks vs. Choctaws...
Item #687575
January 21, 1768
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, Jan. 21, 1768 The front page has over half a column of reports headed: "America", carrying over to page 2, with datelines from Providence and Boston. The first report is on a call for a meeting to promote industry & manufacture so as to not depend as much on foreign imports due to the taxes. Another item mentions: "...that the inhabitants have ha... See More
Marriage of Ben Franklin's daughter... Colonists distressed by duties..
Item #687574
January 19, 1768
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, January 19, 1768 Page 2 has a letter from Pittsburgh mentioning: "It is feared here that an Indian war will break out in the Spring...on an act of hostility committed by a party of Indians on their return to their settlements among the six nations, from an unsuccessful war in which they had been engaged with the Cherokees...they plundered & murdered ten of... See More
Abe Lincoln on the Civil War... Georgia secedes from the Union...
Item #687522
January 20, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, January 20, 1861
* President-elect Abraham Lincoln
* The Civil War about to begin
* Georgia secedes from the Union
The front page has some ominous reports concerning the troubles in the South which would soon lead to the Civil War, with first column heads including: "The Revolution" "Important News from the South" "Projected Seizure of Fort ... See More
Lincoln on returning slaves... Civil War map...
Item #687503
January 24, 1862
NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Jan. 24, 1862 Page 6 features a nice map headed: "THE WAR IN KENTUCKY AND TENNESSEE" with related reports including: "The Somerset Battle".
Other reports within include: "An Interesting Declaration - The President on Catching Negroes" "The Return of Fugitive Slaves" "The President's Position on the Question"... See More
From the War of 1812...
Item #687499
January 13, 1813
BOSTON PATRIOT, Jan. 13, 1813 The front page has a lengthy article on: "Impressment of Seamen" which was a a major issue leading to the War of 1812. Also on the ftpg: "The Great Effects of the Non-Importation Law Against England".
Reports inside include: "Black Votes" "Additional Bounty" 'War Intelligence, On the Ocean" "Free Trade &... See More
Incredible document, with a 4 1/2 inch wax seal... King George III engraving...
Item #687494
January 01, 1813
Although we have sold hundreds of British sheepskin documents over the last 46 years, this would have to be the most intriguing--and exceedingly decorative.
It begins with: "George the Third by the Grace of God..." in very large handwriting, and within the "G" is a terrific engraving of King George III. The entire document is very decoratively embellished at the margins. Twice... See More
One of the best issues on the Burr Conspiracy, with Jefferson's famous message to Congress...
Item #687488
January 31, 1807
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 31, 1807
* President Thomas Jefferson
* Special message to U.S. Congress
* On the Aaron Burr conspiracy
A terrific issue on the Burr Conspiracy, as any number of websites can be found with the full text of this special message to Congress from the President, in which he discloses to them to full details of the conspiracy and his intents to prosecute A... See More
Abortions ruled legal: Roe vs. Wade decision...
Item #687360
January 23, 1973
AKRON BEACON JOURNAL, Ohio, Jan. 23, 1973
* Abortion made legal (1st report)
* Roe v. Wade decision
* U.S. Supreme Court
* FRONT LEAF ONLY ***
This is the front leaf only. The front page has the Supreme Court's landmark decision on Roe v. Wade. While some of the coverage was continued onto inside pages which are not present, finding issues with the Roe v. Wade decision are quite rare.... See More
Alabama wins Rose Bowl in 1946
Item #687355
January 02, 1946
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, January 2, 1946
* Rose Bowl: Alabama Crimson Tide vs. USC Trojans
* Orange Bowl: Miami Hurricanes vs. Holy Cross Crusaders
* Sugar Bowl: Oklahoma State Cowboys vs. St. Mary's
* Cotton Bowl: Texas Longhorns vs. Missouri Tigers
Page 14 has a one column heading: "Alabama Rolls over USC, 34-14" with lineups and related photo. Also reports on the Orange, ... See More
Albert Einstein in 1929....
Item #687260
January 25, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, January 25, 1929.
* Albert Einstein's new field theory
* Electricity - magnetism - gravitation
The front page of section three has a one column heading: "Scientists Plot to Upset Law of Gravitation" with subhead. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the d... See More
Much on the funeral of George Washington...
Item #687225
January 04, 1800
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 4, 1800
* George Washington funeral
* President John Adams
All four pages have wide black mourning rules for the death of George Washington.
Page 2 has: "Further Respectful Testimonials, Sacred to George Washington, Deceased" "By the President of the United States of America, A Proclamation" signed in type: John Adams, concerning: ... See More
Paul Revere engraved the masthead... Battle of Alamance...
Item #687196
January 23, 1772
THE MASSACHUSETTS SPY, Boston, Jan. 23, 1772
* Paul Revere masthead engraving
* Pre American Revolutionary War
* Battle of Alamance - North Carolina
This newspaper published by the famed Isaiah Thomas is undoubtedly one of the more significant & notable titles of the Revolutionary War era. An ardent patriot, Thomas was a constant target of the Royalist government. He began his ne... See More
Georgia wins Rose Bowl in 1943...
Item #687134
January 02, 1943
THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, January 2, 1943
* Rose Bowl: Georgia Bulldogs vs. UCLA Bruins
* Orange Bowl: Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Boston College
* Sugar Bowl: Tennessee Volunteers vs. Tulsa
* Cotton Bowl: Texas Longhorns vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
The sport's section has coverage on the four major bowl games with a page 13 banner headline: "Georgia Scores Twice in Last... See More
Nixon's second inauguration... considerable details...
Item #686945
January 21, 1973
THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC, Phoenix, Arizona, January 21, 1973 The banner headline reads "Nixon predicts enduring peace" with subhead "Inaugural talk emphasizes ending Viet war 'with honor'". This was President Nixon's second inauguration. A photo of Nixon and his wife, Pat, riding in the limo is also on the front page. Additional photos are inside.
This is the out... See More
Letter from the gold fields: from a 'chap' to his 'chum'...
Item #686929
January 30, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 30, 1849 The top of page 3 has: "One of The Boys In California" which has a prefacing note: "The following amusing epistle we find in the Toledo Blade. It is written by a young 'chap' formerly of that place, to one of his old chums. It is diverting, and not without interest."
This is a diary-like letter datelin... See More
On the California gold... Kit Carson to lead an overland excursion...
Item #686928
January 29, 1849
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 29, 1849
The front page has nearly two columns taken up with a detailed article: "Gold Hunting In California, in the Sixteenth Century".
Page 7 has most of a column headed: "California Items" with a lengthy list of reports concerning ships heading for the gold fields, etc. One bit mentions: "The celebrated Kit Carson,... See More
On the California gold...
Item #686927
January 27, 1849
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 27, 1849
Page 3 has three items concerning the California Gold Rush headed: "How They Go!" and: "State of Society in the Gold Region" with a report on the gold discoveries; and: "Curious Reminiscence of California".
Four pages, nice condition.
Off for California... On a map of California...
Item #686926
January 26, 1849
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 26, 1849 The bottom of page 3 has: "Movements For California" noting in part: "...company is being formed at Boston to visit the gold mines of California, the principal features of which are mutual benefit & comfort. They insist upon strict temperance and good moral principles...". The article carries over to page 4. ... See More
The current situation with the gold in California...
Item #686924
January 24, 1849
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 24, 1849 Page 3 has half a column headed: "From California" which is a letter depicting: "...a vivid and life-like picture of the state of things in California at the time of his writing." which is datelined from Monterey, Nov. 1, 1848.
Near the beginning is: "It would be impossible for persons at a distance t... See More
Gold, gold, gold...
Item #686923
January 22, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 22, 1849 Page 4 has one & one-third columns taken up with reports concerning the gold situation in California. Under the heading: "Interesting--California Gold" are several letters from military officers, the first beginning: "The digging and washing for gold continue to increase on the Sacramento placer...". Anothe... See More
When Abraham Lincoln was an unknown... "Claim for a Slave", votes "nay"...
Item #686921
January 20, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 20, 1849
* Early in Abraham Lincoln's political career
* Slavery related U.S. Congress vote "nay"
Page 3 has much reporting from the "House of Representatives" which includes 2 mentions of when Abraham Lincoln voted on two topics. On a debate headed "Claim For A Slave" his name appears under the &q... See More
The California gold draws the attention of Congress...
Item #686920
January 13, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 13, 1849
* California gold rush - 49ers
* United States Congress - statehood ?
The front page has over a full column headed: "The Gold Region - A System of Government Proposed". With the recent gold discovery, Congress wanted to act quickly to make California a part of the Union.
The report begins: "In common with t... See More
Great review of "King Kong" before theatrical release...
Item #686912
January 22, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 22, 1933
* Very early & rare "King Kong" article
* Pre-release movie - film
This is a very early item on "King Kong" as page 4 of the "Drama Section" (inside) includes a fine article titled "Hollywood's Mighty Ape" on the new movie "King Kong" which was published well before it would be released to the th... See More
Malcolm Campbell... Over 300 MPH in automobile...
Item #686910
January 22, 1933
ROTOGRAVURE SECTION ONLY of the New York Times, Jan. 22, 1933
* Race driver Malcolm Campbell
* Bluebird speed car photo
The top of the front page of this section has a nice photo showing Sir. Malcolm Campbell's new "Bluebird" speed car. Another related photo is on the front page as well.
Many other photos of other topics throughout. Complete with 8 pages, rag edition in nice... See More
Terrific report on the gold in California...
Item #686902
January 06, 1849
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 6, 1849 Over two columns on page 2 are taken up with an excellent and very detailed letter headed: "Diluvial Gold Deposits of California". It begins: "The excitement of the public mind, growing out of the discovery of native gold in the diluvial deposits of California, will, I trust, furnish an apology for the present communicatio... See More
California and gold...
Item #686901
January 05, 1849
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 5, 1849 The top of the back page has: "The Gold In California" which includes 3 items, two from the Phila. Mint of the U.S.
Pages 3 & 4 have: "Letter From the Department of State Concerning California" takes a full column & is signed in type: James Buchanan (Sec. of State at the time) with a focus on annexing Calif. ... See More
John Adams letter... Refuting Washington's death...
Item #686886
January 19, 1799
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 19, 1799
* President John Adams letter
* Refuting George Washington's death
Page 2 has a letter to the New York legislature signed in type by the President: John Adams.
Following it is a note which begins: "Some if the infernals who infest the United States have reported...the death of our beloved Fabius-Maximus, of Mount Vernon. The tale is ... See More
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