Two Winslow Homer prints, including a centerfold...
Item #662898
January 5, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 5, 1861 The full front page is drawn by Winslow Homer & has: 'The Georgia Delegation in Congress' showing 10 men. Also done by Winslow Homer is the doublepage centerfold: "Seeing the Old Year Out".
Also in this issue is: "New Year's Eve in the Country" plus there is a serialized portion of "Great Expectations"... See More
Nice New Year's prints... Plan for a "submarine railway" between England & France...
Item #662897
January 2, 1858
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 2, 1858 The front page features a full page print: "New Year's Visiting in New York". Two other nice full page prints inside: "The Birth of the New Year' and 'A Happy New Year!" and an article "The Life of American Students at Heidelberg" features several small illustrations.
Interesting article with two illust... See More
King Ibn Saud & the Palestine situation....
Item #662561
November 21, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 21, 1945
* Ibn Saud statement
* King of Saudi Arabia
* Palestine - Jews & Arabs
Page 6 has a one column heading: "IBN SAUD CAUTIONS LONDON ON ZIONISM" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day shortly after World War II. Complete in 36 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.... See More
Frank Leahy named Notre Dame head coach...
Item #662441
February 15, 1941
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, February 15, 1941
* Frank Leahy becomes ND coach (1st report)
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish college football
The sport's section (page 16) has a banner heading: "Leahy, Pupil of Rockne, Takes Over Coaching Job at Notre Dame" with subheads. (see) Archival mend near beginning of this article does not affect readablility. Page 17 has two related photo... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1675...
Item #662413
December 20, 1675
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Dec. 20, 1675
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As was the case with most newspapers of the 17th century, this is complete as a single sheet, measuri... See More
Eve of World War II... Poland on edge...
Item #662400
August 31, 1939
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, Final Morning Extra!, August 31, 1939
* World War II about to start (eve)
* Adolph Hitler defying World
* Poland attacked the next day
The front page has a nice headline: "IT'S STILL 0 TO 0; London Thinks It's on Road to Peace but Hitler Gives Sweeping Decree Power to New War Board" with subheads. (see) Germany would attac... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1675...
Item #662234
October 22, 1677
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 22, 1677
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As was the case with most newspapers of the 17th century, this is complete as a single sheet, measuri... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1669...
Item #661844
May 24, 1669
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, May 24, 1669
* Earliest of English language newspapers to be had
Contains reports from Barbados, Falmouth, Madrid, Rome, Milan, Hambourgh, Warsaw, Cologne, Brussels, and more.
This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. ... See More
Quartering troops and other concerns... Supplement issue included...
Item #661837
May 23, 1768
THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, with the "Supplement" issue, May 23, 1768
* Rare Colonial America original
The content is varied from thoughts on religious concerns on the front page, to "Thoughts on Vegetation" to "A New Method of Making Hogs Grow Quickly Fat" & other curious articles in addition to a wealth of advertisements.
The better content is actually fo... See More
Indian troubles... Angry at the tax collectors...
Item #661836
June 13, 1768
THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, Massachusetts, June 13, 1768
* Pre Revolutionary War tensions
Included are reports under the heading "America" from Charleston, Philadelphia, Boston, Newport, & New York, including a letter "...from the Cherokee country, informs us...upper Cherokee towns are greatly harassed by several parties of Indians from the Ohio & Mississippi who kill ... See More
The Rye House Plot to assassinate King Charles II & his brother...
Item #661834
June 25, 1683
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, June 25, 1683
* Charles II of England
* Assassination plot
More than half of the front page is taken up with a preface and document concerning the Rye House Plot, which was a plan to assassinate King Charles II and his brother James (heir to the throne). It ultimately would not come to fruition (see hyperlink for details). The preface references the formal... See More
Seeking the Duke of Monmouth for his involvement in the Rye House Plot...
Item #661833
July 2, 1683
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 2, 1683
* Charles II of England
* Assassination plot
Over half of the front page is taken up with a Proclamation" by King Charles II for the apprehension of his illegitimate son the Duke of Monmouth. The text of the Proclamation reads in part: "...received information upon oath that James Duke of Monmouth [and others]...have traitorously con... See More
Tarred and feathered & banished from town...
Item #661832
September 12, 1768
THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, September 12, 1768 The publisher of this newspaper had Loyalist leanings, causing its demise before the formal outbreak of the Revolutionary War (see below). Much of the earlier pages are taken up with reports from Europe. Further to the back are American reports (see), with some reports from Michigan, and a note that: "Benjamin Franklin, Esq., is chosen Agent for ... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1669...
Item #661657
August 12, 1669
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 12, 1669
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As was the case with most newspapers of the 17th century, this is complete as a single sheet, measuri... See More
Bobby Jones wins at Sunningdale Golf Club...
Item #661644
May 20, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 20, 1930
* Amateur golfer Bobby Jones
* Sunningdale Golf Club, Berkshire
* Golf Illustrated Gold Vase
The front page of section 2 (sports) has a n ice banner headline: "BOBBY JONES' RECORD 68 WINS GOLF CUP" with subheads. Nice for display. First report coverage on Bobby Jones winning at Sunningdale Golf Club in Berkshire, England.
Other news, sport... See More
1937 New London, Texas School Explosion...
Item #661638
March 19, 1937
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, March 19, 1937
* New London, Texas school explosion
The front page has a great banner headline headline: "425 DEAD IN SCHOOL BLAST" with various subheads and two related photos. Nice for display. Much more on pages 2 & 3.
Complete with all 52 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp along the right margin, small binding holes and a litt... See More
Massachusetts' Bay... Hutchinson... Great map of Greece & vicinity...
Item #661628
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1770 * Pre Revolutionary War America
The reverse of the title page is entirely taken up with: "American Affairs" which is mostly taken up with: "Lieutenant Hutchinson's Speech to Both Houses of Assembly of the Province of Massachusetts' Bay". In it he deals with the taxation issue (see). This is followed by comment... See More
The London Naval Conference... USS Pensacola commissioned...
Item #661627
February 7, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 7, 1930.
* The London Naval Conference
* Henry L. Stimson
* USS Pensacola commissioned
The front page has a three column headline: "STIMSON GIVES OUT OUR NAVAL PROGRAM, PARITY WITH BRITAIN AT 15 BATTLESHIPS AND RIGHT OF DUPLICATION IN CRUISERS"with subheads. (see) Lengthy text.
Page 2 has one a column heading: "CRUISER PENSACOLA PUT IN COMMISS... See More
Baseball in England...
Item #661497
September 5, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 5, 1874 Full ftpg. Nast 'Precious Jewel of Thy Home Return'. Fullpg: 'Sketches At Long Branch'. Great doublepage centerfold: 'The Game Of Polo' is dramatic. Fullpg: 'Bullfight At Madrid'. Fullpg: "Baseball in England -- The Match on Lord's Cricket Grounds Between the Red Stockings and The Athletics".
Comp... See More
Mungo Park, the African explorer...
Item #661320
ARIS'S BIRMINGHAM GAZETTE, England, Jan. 29, 1798 Page 3 has an article beginning: "Mungo Parke, the gentleman employed by the members of the African Association, to explore the interior of Africa, arrived in London some few days ago..." with more detail on his explorations. Park was a very early explorer of Africa.Four pages, partial red tax stamp on the ftpg., very nice con... See More
Over 290 years old...
Item #661268
September 23, 1729
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 23, 1729
* 18th Century original
* Over 290 years old
This newspaper is over 290 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe, with interesting advertisements as well.
This title is the oldest continuously published daily newspaper in the world which began in 1665 and is still in existence today. A complete 4 page issue, measurin
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* 18th Century original
* Over 290 years old
This newspaper is over 290 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe, with interesting advertisements as well.
This title is the oldest continuously published daily newspaper in the world which began in 1665 and is still in existence today. A complete 4 page issue, measurin
17th century from London...
Item #661260
November 19, 1681
THE OBSERVATOR, London, November 19, 1681
* Woman publisher
This is a handsome dialogue newspaper founded by Sir Roger L'Estrange, a Tory pamphleteer, as a vehicle for attacking dissenters and Whigs. Done in a dialogue format, between Whig & Tory. This early single sheet newspaper has the old style type making it great for framing, but the most intriguing aspect of this issue is tha... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1668...
Item #661176
July 19, 1669
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 19, 1669
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As was the case with most newspapers of the 17th century, this is complete as a single sheet, measuri... See More
Gentleman's newspaper from 17th century England...
Item #661175
December 12, 1691
ATHENIAN MERCURY, London, England, Dec. 12, 1691
* Rare 17th century title
This was a fine gentleman's newspaper which was very popular in the coffeehouses of early England. Interesting reading on a wide range of topics. A very early English periodical now over 325 years old.
This newspaper was done in question/answer format. This newspaper was published at a time when there wer
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* Rare 17th century title
This was a fine gentleman's newspaper which was very popular in the coffeehouses of early England. Interesting reading on a wide range of topics. A very early English periodical now over 325 years old.
This newspaper was done in question/answer format. This newspaper was published at a time when there wer
Lend Lease Program...
Item #661086
September 3, 1940
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, September 3, 1940.
* Lend Lease Program
* World War II relief
* U.S. Destroyers
The front page has a very nice banner headline: "BRITISH GET 50 WARSHIPS, TRADING BASES WITH U.S." with many subheads. Nice for display.
Complete with all 30 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding holes along the spine, arc... See More
1718 World's oldest daily newspaper...
Item #661046
September 20, 1718
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 20, 1718
* Early 18th century
This issue is over 300 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe and more. This title is the oldest continuously published daily newspaper in the world which began in 1665 and is still in existence today. Also with some interesting advertisements as well.
A complete single sheet newspaper measuring about 7... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1670...
Item #661045
June 30, 1670
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, June 30, 1670
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As was the case with most newspapers of the 17th century, this is complete as a single sheet, measuri... See More
Great print of Clumber Spaniels...
Item #661012
November 9, 1872
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, London, dated November 9, 1872 The prominent feature of this issue if the well-known print by G.B. Goddard, "Dog Boy and Clumber Spaniels", taking two full pages (of a scene of a boy surrounded by several dogs, with related article). Other prints include: "The Frontier of British Columbia", a mail steam ship, "Looshais On The ... See More
Plates of Voltaire and Rousseau...
Item #660993
THE NEW LONDON MAGAZINE, England, March, 1792 Certainly one of the less common 18th century magazine, and this issue was never bound nor trimmed and still has the original outer wrappers--rarely found as such.Perhaps the most notable content would be the full page plate containing prints of: "Francis De Voltaire" and "John James Rousseau" with articles on both within th... See More
Foldout map of France... Canada content...
Item #660992
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1747
* Foldout map of France
Certainly the prime feature of this issue is the very nice foldout map titled in the cartouche: "FRANCE With Its Acquired Territories In Germany, and the Netherlands..." (see). This map shows considerable detail including a close-up view of the harbor & town of Toulon. The map also shows th
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* Foldout map of France
Certainly the prime feature of this issue is the very nice foldout map titled in the cartouche: "FRANCE With Its Acquired Territories In Germany, and the Netherlands..." (see). This map shows considerable detail including a close-up view of the harbor & town of Toulon. The map also shows th
Nice map of Irish Sea, Ireland, Wales, West England...
Item #660988
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
Frederic Remington illustrations...
Item #660983
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, July 1894 This issue contains numerous articles including "The Golden House"; "The President at Home" which includes illustrations of Presidents Lincoln and Grant; "Specimen Jones" which is illustrated by Frederic Remington; "My First Visit to New England"; "An Australian's Impressions of America&qu... See More
The Bahamas...
George Barrington... of eventual Botany Bay fame...
Item #660981
September 20, 1788
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, September 20, 1788 The first & second columns on page 284 contain the report of George Barrington's argument, trial and verdict. George Barrington would eventually be exiled to Botany Bay.
Page 287 also contains a report regarding plantations in the Bahamas. News of the day and period advertising are throughout.
Complete in 8 pages and is in nice condition.
B... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1699...
Item #660957
June 1, 1699
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, June 1, 1699
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As was the case with most newspapers of the 17th century, this is complete as a single sheet, measurin... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1668...
Item #660940
October 25, 1669
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 25, 1669
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As was the case with most newspapers of the 17th century, this is complete as a single sheet, measuri... See More
Nice engraving in the masthead...
Item #660939
May 31, 1753
THE WORLD, London, England, May 31, 1753 This is an interesting six page newspaper which only lasted for four years, devoted to satirizing the vices and follies of the fashionable world rather than reporting the news of the day.
Nice woodcut in the masthead of a man writing in a book while looking at a globe. Six pages, 7 by 11 inches, nice condition.
Talk of Franklin's electricity experiments...
Item #660938
September 27, 1759
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 27, 1759
* Benjamin Franklin
* Electricity experiments
* Lightning rod
Pages 4 and 5 contains text from a work: "...On the Advancement of Science" which includes sections on medicine, experiments on animals, metaphysical experiments, etc. as well as a section: "Of Electricity". In this latter section are reports on Benjam... See More
Hudson River Suspension Bridge...
Item #660926
January 6, 1900
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, January 6, 1900 The front page of the issue contains a half-page illustration "The Proposed Hudson River Suspension Bridge, Connecting New York and Hoboken" and "Riveted Cantilever Type - Forth Bridge" with an article and more illustrations inside the issue. Also within the issue is "Suspension Bridge with Trussed Cables - Th... See More
An American paper from Jerusalem...
Item #660924
March 24, 1920
JERUSALEM NEWS, subtitled "An American Newspaper--The first daily in Jerusalem printed in the English language.", March 24, 1920
* Rare title - Volume 1 issue
* English language
This newspaper began just 4 months prior. The front page has various "Rweuters Telegrams" with news items from London, Ottawa, and Washington. The back page has: "Our Beirut Letter&quo... See More
King and Queen of England Visits America...
Item #660918
June 10, 1939
NEW YORK TIME, June 10, 1939.
* King and Queen of England (George VI)
* President Franklin D. Roosevelt - Eleanor
* Washington D.C. & New York City Visits
The front page has a five column headline: "CITY READY TO GREET KING AND QUEEN TODAY; THEY PAY HOMAGE AT TOMB OF WASHINGTON, VISITS CONGRESS, LEAVE THE CAPITAL AT NIGHT" with many subheads. Much more on the following pages ... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1669...
Item #660912
October 4, 1669
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 4, 1669
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As was the case with most newspapers of the 17th century, this is complete as a single sheet, measurin... See More
1st American to win British Open of golf...
Item #660799
June 24, 1922
THE DAY, New London, Conn., June 24, 1922
* Walter Hagen wins British Open
* 1st American born golfer to win it
Page 9 has a one column heading: "Hagen Brings Golf Cup Here" First report coverage on Walter Hagen becoming the 1st American to win the British Open title.
Complete with 12 pages, minor wear at the margins, a few small biding holes along the spine, generally nice.... See More
Winston Churchill gaining power during WWII....
Item #660733
May 7, 1940
NEW YORK WORLD TELEGRAM, May 7, 1940
* Winston Churchill gaining power
* World War II - "Darkest Hour" era
The front page has a nice banner headline: "CHURCHILL MADE WAR DIRECTOR; M.P.'S SHOUT DOWN CHAMBERLAIN" with subhead a photo of Churchill. (see) Nice for display. Churchill would become the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom a few days later with the resignati... See More
1940 Battle of Britain... London bombings...
Item #660707
August 23, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 23, 1940
* Battle of Britain
* London bombings
* WWII Nazi bombers
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "LONDON RESIDENTIAL AREA BOMBED" with subheads. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete with all 34 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.... See More
1939 Nile Kinnick & Iowa upsets Notre Dame...
Item #660706
November 13, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 13, 1939
* Nile Kinnick's touchdown upsets Notre Dame
* Iowa Hawkeyes - NCAA college football
The sport's section (page 24) has a banner headline: "Kicks Accounted for Three of College Football's Major Surprises Saturday" with subheads that include: "OWN FORMULA COST NOTRE DAME GAME" and more with photo of Nile Kinnick scoring a t... See More
Five issue lot from before the Revolutionary War...
Item #660698
April 16, 1767
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated April 15, 1758, June 30, 1764, March 24, 1767, Sept. 9, 1769, & Feb. 18, 1772. Each issue is complete in 8 pages and is in good condition, a few with some damp staining & some foxing. A nice little group lot providing a flavor of life in England from the period when tensions were growing with its American colonies. Each measures a... See More
British evacuate Boston... So much more...
Item #660642
May 6, 1776
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 6, 1776 The entire front page is an item headed: "Civil Liberty Asserted...sentiments of this Writer on the Justice of war with America..." in which the writer presents an opposing view to Dr. Price in his recent controversial--and historically significant--pamphlet titled "Observations on the Nature of Civil Liberty, the Princip
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Early mention of Virginia and New England...
Item #660618
February 8, 1668
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Feb. 8, 1668 The front page begins with a report noting in part that a ship: "...laden with wines for a market...bound for the Barbado's. The Elizabeth of Dover bound for Burdeaux, and the Welcom of London from New England, homewards bound with her lading of tobacco, sugars, and beaver."
This is followed by another report beginning: "Here is l... See More
John Anderson the fugitive slave... "headsman of the Tower" will not be replaced...
Item #660540
March 9, 1861
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, March 9, 1861 “The Fugitive Anderson” on page 3 is about John Anderson, the famous fugitive slave who escaped to Canada evading the pursuit of bounty hunters. While on the run he killed a farmer who intended to legally recapture Anderson and send him back into his master’s custody. Anderson lived and worked in Canada West from 1854 to A... See More
A short-lived title 18th century title...
Item #660537
December 26, 1752
THE ADVENTURER, London, England, Dec. 26, 1752
* Rare 18th century title
* Over 267 years old
An uncommon essay-format bi-weekly newspaper addressed specifically to men, containing six pages & lasting only for 17 months from 1752 to 1753. While each issue varies, common contributors included John Hawkesworth and Samuel Johnson.
A decorative embellishment at the top of the front page.&n... See More
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