Firepower for the "approaching season"...
Item #686885
January 12, 1799
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 12, 1799 Page 2 has a lengthy speech by the Mass. governor, signed in script type: Increase Sumner. The back page features a very interesting & unusual illustrated ad for "Gunnery Articles Suitable for the Approaching Season". One wonders what the season is, as the illustration shows a cannon.
Four pages, small piece from a lower blank margin, ... See More
UN Opens in 1946.....
Item #686856
January 11, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 11, 1946
* First meeting of the United Nations
* Westminster Central Hall, London, England
The front page has a two column headline announcing: "UNO OPENED; ATTLEE ASKS WORLD UNITY" with subheads. (see) Much more on pages 2 and 3 with related photos.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 38 pages, light toning at the marg... See More
Dallas Cowboys win Super Bowl XII...
Item #686829
January 16, 1978
LOS ANGELES TIMES (Sports Section only), Jan. 16, 1978
* Dallas Cowboys vs. Denver Broncos
* NFL football Super Bowl XII
The front page of this section has a nice banner headline: "THE BLOOPER BOWL: DALLAS, 27-10" with subheads & 2 related photos. Nice for display. More on pages 4-6. First report coverage on the Dallas Cowboys beating the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XII for t... See More
Speech signed by John Hancock... Vermont joins the Union...
Item #686732
January 29, 1791
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 29, 1791
* John Hancock signed speech
* Vermont statehood - joins union
Over half of page 2 and a bit of page 3 are taken up with the "Speech" of the governor of Massachusetts which is signed in type: JOHN HANCOCK. It is rare to find newspapers with documents signed by Hancock.
Page 3 has a report noting: "This day the Hon. Aaron ... See More
Rehmeyer's Hollow murder... Witchcraft...
Item #686728
January 13, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 13, 1929
* Rehmeyer's (Hex) Hollow Murder
* York, Pennsylvania - John Blymire
The top of page 3 has an article headed: "THIRD WITCH KILLER CONVICTED AT YORK" "Wilbert Hess, 18, Was Member of Family Believed to Be Under Victim's 'Hex'" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 32 pages, ra... See More
New automobiles for 1935 w/ many ads...
Item #686725
January 06, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 10 only, January 6, 1935
* Automobiles - cars for 1935
* Many advertisements
* Photos and illustrations
This section is loaded with news and advertisements (some full page) for the automobiles that were introduced in 1935. Loads of text. See images for small portion here.
Complete section 10 only with all 32 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More
Shanghai Incident China of 1932....
Item #686582
January 29, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 29, 1932
* January 28 Incident
* Shanghai, China
* Japanese offensive
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "JAPANESE UNABLE TO OCCUPY SHANGHAI DESPITE 13-HOUR LAND AND AIR ATTACK; STIMSON ASKS TOKYO TO TELL INTENTION" with many subheads and related map. Much more on the following pages with a few photos. Loads of text. Always nice to h... See More
On the Roberts & Carlisle treason... Discussion on the American war...
Item #686561
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1779* Abraham Carlisle & John Roberts
* Treason trials - Revolutionary War
The first article: "Summary of Proceedings in the Present Parliament" takes ten pages and includes much talk of the on-going Revolutionary War, bits including: "...He enumerated a black catalogue of crimes committed by the leaders of the American rebe... See More
1935 SS Mohawk shipwreck...
Item #686437
January 25, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 25, 1935.
* SS Mohawk shipwreck
* Ward Line ocean liner
* New Jersey coast collision
* Charles Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping Trial
* Bruno Hauptmann takes the stand
* Loads of court testimony
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "WARD LINER SINKS IN CRASH WITH FREIGHTER OFF JERSEY; ALL ABROAD BELIEVED SAVED" with sub
... See More
* SS Mohawk shipwreck
* Ward Line ocean liner
* New Jersey coast collision
* Charles Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping Trial
* Bruno Hauptmann takes the stand
* Loads of court testimony
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "WARD LINER SINKS IN CRASH WITH FREIGHTER OFF JERSEY; ALL ABROAD BELIEVED SAVED" with sub
Rose Bowl upset... Columbia Universtiy win over Stanford...
Item #686390
January 02, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, January 2, 1934
* Rose Bowl upset - NCAA college football
* Columbia University vs. Stanford Cardinals
* Biggest achievement in Columbia football history
The front page of the sport's section has a nice banner headline: "COLUMBIA WHIPS STANFORD IN MUD, 7-0" with subheads lineups and 2 related photos. (see) Nice for display.
Complete with 28 pages, rag... See More
Cornwallis surrenders to Washington at Yorktown...
Item #686313
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1782 * Lord Charles Cornwallis
* General George Washington
* Surrender at Yorktown - Virginia
This issue contains the very historic report of the surrender of Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown, Virginia.
An inside page has a nice report headed: "Extract of a Letter from Sir Henry Clinton" which begins: "...I had th... See More
1908 Goldfield, Nevada labor troubles ending...
Item #686310
January 13, 1908
THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, Jan. 13, 1908
* Goldfield NV Nevada
* Labor troubles of 1907 ending
* Gold miners - owners
The front page has a two column heading: "Troops Must Leave Goldfield, Is the Announcement of Roosevelt" with subhead. (see)
Complete with 10 pages, light toning, some margin wear, generally good. Should be handled with care.
wikipedia notes: The Goldfield,... See More
1908 Tong Wars in San Francisco...
Item #686308
January 18, 1908
THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, Jan. 18, 1908
* San Francisco, California Chinatown
* Human trafficking - Tong Wars - slave girls
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "TONG WAR CLAIMS TWO MORE MEN" with subheads. (see) Great to have in a Frisco publication. Rare as such.
Complete with 14 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally nice.... See More
Renewing trade agreements with England after the War of 1812...
Item #686211
January 02, 1816
NEW-HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT, Concord, Jan. 2, 1816 Page 2 has: "Commercial Treaty with England" containing the text of: "A Convention To Regulate the Commerce between the Territories of the United States and His Britannic Majesty." It is signed in type by American diplomats and James Madison as President.
This was an important treaty that eliminated various duties and all... See More
Launching the frigate Psyche...
Item #686195
January 14, 1815
NEW YORK EVENING POST, Jan. 14, 1815
* HMS Psyche launching
Page 2 begins with "An Act" of Congress which takes 1 1/2 columns, signed in type by the President: James Madison. Page 2 also has: "...an attempt was made to launch the frigate Psyche, which did not succeed, owing to the severity of the cold. This day she went safely into her element in a most handsome style. ... See More
British author Lytton Strachey death...
Item #686171
January 22, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 22, 1932
* Lytton Strachey death
* British author & critic
* Bloomsbury Group co-founder
Page 19 has a one column heading: "LYTTON STRACHEY, NOTED AUTHOR, DIES" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Lytton Strachey, British author and critic. I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular even... See More
Massacre plot by slaves uncovered in Tennessee...
Item #686091
January 07, 1832
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, January 7, 1832 Within this issue is an article with a small heading: "Another Insurrection" with a portion of the text including:
"We have been credibly informed...among the citizens of Fayetteville, Tenn.,...the discovery of a plot, among the negroes of that place...for an insurrection, all the particulars of which we have not ye... See More
Alexander Hamilton... Isaac Franks... Knox's War Dept. report...
Item #686080
January 12, 1791
DUNLAP'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Jan. 12, 1791 The bottom of page 3 has a letter from the "Treasury Department" signed in type by the Secretary of the Treasury: Alexander Hamilton, to the Speaker of the House of Rep., concerning national financial matters.
Among the many front page ads is one for: "ISAAC FRANKS, Stock and Exchange Broker...Buys
... See More
Among the many front page ads is one for: "ISAAC FRANKS, Stock and Exchange Broker...Buys
Four buildings in Cincinnati...
Item #685987
January 17, 1857
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Jan. 17, 1857 The front page shows: "The New Iron Steamer Voyageur De La Myer, Built for the Pacha of Egypt".
Prints within include; "Interior Shed, Market for Servants at Moscow" "The Open Market for Servants, At Moscow"; four buildings in Cincinnati including: "New Custom House & Post Office" "Mechanics... See More
Flint, Michigan sit-down strike ends....
Item #685954
January 13, 1937
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Jan. 13, 1937
* Flint, Michigan sit-down strike ends
* United Automobile Workers (UAW) to Labor Union
* GM General Motors
The top of the front page has a four column headline : "1,200 Warrants Out for Strikers as Flint Grows Calm After Riot; Troops Stand By to Keep Peace" with subheads. (see) Great to have in a Detroit publication. Rare as such.
Complete ... See More
Displayable Act of Parliament... 1759...
Item #685880
January 01, 1759
ACT OF PARLIAMENT, London, England, 1759 Nice full title page has an engraving of the Royal coat-of-arms. Inside has an act: "...for adding certain annuities...to the joint stock...and for carrying the several duties therein mentioned to the Sinking fund..."
A decorative document given the displayable title page.
Twenty pages, 11 by 7 1/4 inches, nice condition.... See More
1933 Georges Lemaître's big bang theory...
Item #685864
January 12, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 12, 1933
* Georges Lemaître's big bang theory
* Expansion of the universe
* Cosmic Rays - physics
Near the bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "Le Maitre Sees in Cosmic Ray First Energy; May Reconcile Compton-Millikan Theories" (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 38 pages, light toning and some... See More
On the Roberts & Carlisle treason... Discussion on the American war...
Item #685823
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1779 The first article: "Summary of Proceedings in the Present Parliament" takes ten pages and includes much talk of the on-going Revolutionary War, bits including: "...He enumerated a black catalogue of crimes committed by the leaders of the American rebellion against his Majesty's loyal subjects in that country..." and ... See More
California gold mining news... Fort Yuma...
Item #685764
January 30, 1853
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 31, 1853
* California gold rush
* Yuma, Arizona earthquake
Page 3 has a full column taken up with: "The News From California" which focuses on gold mining. Subheads include: "Famine Nat The Mines" and details on: "Earthquake At Fort Yuma".
Four pages, nice condition.... See More
Extolling the virtues of California...
Item #685736
January 13, 1884
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Jan. 13, 1884 Almost the first two columns of page 9 are taken up with a great article extolling the virtues of California, headed; "CALIFORNIA'S PROSPERITY" "A Glance at the State's Growth in the Past Year" "Rapid Increase of San Francisco in Wealth and Trade--All Industries Prosperous Except gold Mining--Some Hints to Settlers--A B... See More
The California Gold Rush...
Item #685728
January 12, 1849
BOSTON DAILY JOURNAL, Jan. 12, 1849 (misdated as Jan. 11)
* California Gold Rush
* 49ers - mining - miners
Page 2 has several nice reports from the California Gold Rush under the heading: "California Items", including: "...The gold fever at Charlestown, Va., has begot a scheme for a company of 50 to go to California at $250 each, which 25 most useful and respectable citizens ... See More
Notre Dame wins 1989 college football title...
Item #685637
January 03, 1989
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 3, 1989
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish
* Wins Fiesta Bowl vs. West Virginia
* College football national champions
The front page of the sport's section has a heading: "#1: There's No Stopping Notre Dame" with subhead and related photo. (see) First report coverage continues inside. Much reporting on the Rose Bowl between Michigan and USC.
Complete wit... See More
Death of Fred and Ma Barker...
Item #685568
January 17, 1935
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, Jan. 17, 1935
* Ma Barker and Fred Barker
* Florida outlaws killings (1st report)
Under the one column front page heading: "BANDIT FORAYS SPUR FEDERAL CRIME ATTACK" with subheads is a brief report from Florida on the killings of Ma and Fred Barker, infamous 1930's gangsters. A more lengthy report is on page 2. (see)
Complete in 34 ... See More
1928 Chicago gangland war in full swing...
Item #685513
January 30, 1928
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, Jan. 30, 1928
* Corrupt Mayor William Hale Thompson
* Chicago gangland wars
* Al 'Scarface' Capone era
* Prohibition & great depression
* Best title to be had - rare as such
The front page has a great banner headline concerning the gangland wars in Chicago that reads: "TRAIL BOMBERS; ARREST 40" with subheads. Nice for display. A few related p... See More
Ratification of the Prohibition amendment...
Item #685258
January 20, 1919
THE GREENSBORO PATRIOT (bi-weekly), North Carolina, January 20, 1919
* Prohibition (no beer, liquor) wins
* 18th Amendment ratification
* 3/4 of the states needed is met
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "America First Nation To Legislate Liquor Out" with subheads. First report coverage on Nebraska formally ratifying the 18th amendment to the Constitution... See More
Mexican bandits massacre Americans in 1916...
Item #685246
January 13, 1916
THE SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, January 13, 1916
* Mexican Revolution
* Massacre of Americans
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "NINE MORE AMERICANS ARE KILLED BY VILLA BANDITS" with subhead. (see) Coverage on the massacre in which many Americans were slaughtered by Mexican bandits at Santa Isabel, Chihuahua. It is believed that Pancho Villa had part in this b... See More
1942 Cleo Wright lynching... Sikeston, Missouri....
Item #685140
January 26, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 26, 1942
* Lynching of Cleo Wright - Negro
* Sikeston, Scott County, Missouri
Page 17 has a one column heading: "NEGRO IS LYNCHED BY MISSOURI CROWD" with subhead. (see)
Other news of the day throughout including much on World War II. Complete with all 32 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.
Rag edition in great condition.... See More
Critical thoughts on Mordecai Noah's plans for a Jewish homeland... A curious parallel to Mormon efforts a few years later...
Item #685000
January 21, 1826
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 21, 1826
* Mordecai Manuel Noah
* Jewish homeland on the Niagara River
The prime article is: "Re-assemblage of the Jews" which has a letter somewhat critical of the efforts of Mordecai Manuel Noah to create a homeland for the Jews on Grand Island in the Niagara River.
This is followed by some responses by Mr. Noah.
Some have draw... See More
1920 Reichstag Bloodbath... Berlin, Germany...
Item #684981
January 14, 1920
THE CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Jan. 14, 1920
* Reichstag Bloodbath riot
* Berlin, Germany massacre
* Weimar National Assembly
The front page has a very nice banner headline: "MANY DIE IN BERLIN RIOT" with subheads. (see) Nice for display.
Complete with 32 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally good.... See More
Fugitive slaves... 1862 Savannah, Georgia martial law...
Item #684958
January 24, 1862
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, January 24, 1862
* Fugitive slaves
* Savannah, Georgia martial law
* New Bern, North Carolina
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "THE RETURN OF FUGITIVE SLAVES", "The President's Position on the Question", "FROM... See More
Ratification of the Prohibition amendment...
Item #684949
January 18, 1919
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 18, 1919
* re. Prohibition (no beer, liquor) wins
* 18th Amendment ratification
* 3/4 of the states needed is met
The front page has a one column heading: PROHIBITION ISSUE UNDER LEGAL FIRE" with subheads. (see) Second report coverage on the ratification of the 18th amendment to the Constitution & causing Prohibition to take effect the next ... See More
Mick Jagger goes solo...
Item #684772
January 30, 1985
USA TODAY, Jan. 30, 1985
* Mick Jagger goes solo
* Mel Gibson sets hip trend
The front page of the Life section has an image and article: "At age 41, Jagger is on a roll". Additional articles include: "Billy Joel: A hit-making man" and "5 o'clock shadow is chic all day long", which describes the new male trend for facial hair.
Complete with all ... See More
Early from the state capital... old West...
Item #684650
January 29, 1879
SACRAMENTO DAILY RECORD-UNION, California, Jan. 29, 1879
* Wild old West
* Rare publication
Various news of the day from this northern California town, the capital of California.
The news and advertisements found within these pages provide an interesting perspective of life in California from just 30 years after the Gold Rush.
Complete in four pages, nice condition. Folder size not... See More
From the foothills of the Sierra Nevadas...
Item #684585
January 17, 1874
FOOT-HILL WEEKLY TIDINGS, Grass Valley, California, Jan. 17, 1874
* Rare old West publication
* Many interesting advertisements
This town in Northern California was formally named "Boston Ravine" and then "Centerville". It began as a mining town, situated at the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountain range in Northeastern Calif. This is the volume 1, number 2 issu... See More
1st transcontinental phone call in 1915...
Item #684545
January 26, 1915
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 26, 1915
* First Transcontinental phone call made
* Alexander Graham Bell & Thomas Watson
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "PHONE TO PACIFIC FROM THE ATLANTIC" with subheads. (see)
Sixteen pages, light toning, some margin wear, must be handled with care as such.
Second issue of a short-lived newspaper...
Item #684498
January 07, 1882
CALIFORNIA POLITICAL RECORD, San Francisco, Jan. 14, 1882 This is the volume 1, number 2 issue of a newspaper which lasted just 2 1/2 years. Nice patriotic engraving in the masthead. The front page has a print of William H. Bodfish captioned: "Honest But Queer" and page 3 has a print of; "Old Honesty - Maurice C. Blake, Mayor of San Francisco"
Four pages, a few minor mar... See More
Deaths of Thurgood Marshall and Thomas Dorsey...
Item #684432
January 25, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, California, January 25, 1993
* Thurgood Marshall death (1st report)
* 1st African American Supreme Court Justice
The front page carries the two column wide, two line announcement "Thurgood Marshall, 84, First Black Justice, Dies" with subhead "Supreme Court: Retired jurist was a leader in the legal battle to end forced segregation in the U.S.". "R... See More
Russian army rushes into Germany...
Item #684304
January 15, 1945
THE STARS AND STRIPES, Paris Edition, Jan. 15, 1945 Front page heads include: "Reds Race Toward Reich" "1st Army Cuts Last St.-Vith Highway" "Foe's Loss Estimated At 150,000" plus a map showing the advancing Russian army into Germany.
Various other war-related reports throughout, & great to have these reports in this military newspaper.
... See More
1st post-war Times Square Ball in 1946...
Item #684247
January 01, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 1, 1946
* Times Square Ball - New Year's Eve
* 1st post-World War II celebration
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "NOISIEST THRONGS SINCE '41 WELCOME NEW YEAR IN CITY" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues on page 3 with related photo. Great to have in this NYC publication.
Complete with 40 pages, rag edition in v... See More
Jeff Davis' Proclamation on the Mumford controversy: death for Butler... Battle of Murfreesboro... A "Memphis" title......
Item #684211
January 03, 1863
THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Jackson, Mississippi, January 3, 1863
* Battle of Stones River - Murfreesboro, Tennessee
* Jefferson Davis proclamation
* Very rare publication
This newspaper had fascinating history as it was chased around the South--see the information below. The most notable content in the issue is the back page report headed: "The Battle At Murfreesboro" "... See More
Knickerbocker storm...
Item #683997
January 30, 1922
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 30, 1922
* Knickerbocker storm (blizzard)
* Washington D.C. theater collapse disaster
The front page has a nice banner headline: "107 DEAD IN COLLAPSE OF THEATRE; ALL ARE IDENTIFIED; SOME TAKEN FROM RUINS ALIVE, BRAVE AWAITING RESCUE; CONGRESS MAY START INQUIRY TODAY TO FIX THE BLAME" with many subheads and list of the dead. More on th... See More
Ruth Snyder executed by electric chair...
Item #683981
January 13, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 13, 1928
* Murderers Ruth Snyder & Henry Judd
* Sing Sing Prison executions - electric chair
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "MRS. SNYDER AND GRAY DIE IN THE CHAIR, SHE CRYING, 'FATHER FORGIVE THEM', HE CALMLY REPEATING THE BEATITUDES" with subheads. Loads of text. First report coverage on Ruth Snyder being... See More
1918 House to pass the historic Suffrage Amendment...
Item #683976
January 10, 1918
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Jan. 10, 1918
* The Women's Suffrage movement
* 19th Amendment sought
* President Woodrow Wilson
The front page has a banner heading: "One Hard Fought Suffrage Goal Seems In Sight" 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 th... See More
Key issue on the Watergate scandal...
Item #683954
January 02, 1975
DAILY NEWS, New York, Jan. 2, 1975
* Watergate political scandal
* President Richard Nixon
* White House tapes
The entire front page of this tabloid-size newspaper has a huge headline: "MITCHELL EHRLICHMAN HALDEMAN GUILTY" in large letters, with photos of each.
There are related reports on pages 3 and 8 with a photo as well. The page 3 banner head reads: "4 of 5 Guilt... See More
The Tarzana Tribune, with the postage stamp...
Item #683839
January 22, 1942
TARZANA TRIBUNE, Los Angeles neighborhood, California, Jan. 22, 1942
* 1 cent stamp
A simple little "neighborhood" newspaper with local news tidbits & ads. Curious in that the masthead still has the one cent postage stamp, canceled at Tarzana.
Four pages, 7 1/2 by 11 inches, very nice condition.... See More
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