Brief Judaica item...
Item #666040
November 22, 1669
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Nov. 22, 1669 The front page has a report from Constantinople noting: "The Jews of this place are much afflicted for the loss of their brethren and goods taken by the Barbary corsairs, and despair of reparation, being since informed that the ship was foundred [sic] in the sea and perished with all its lading." (see).
Complete as a single sheet newspape... See More
The slave ship Amistad...
Item #666031
May 2, 1840
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, May 2, 1840 Inside has a report from London concerning the slaves on board the ship Amistad (subject of a Stephen Spielberg movie of the same name) noting: "...the Glasgow Emancipation society...on behalf of the negroes who took possession of the Amistad & were subsequently carried to New London...to interpose...in their behalf in order that ... See More
Defending freedom and liberty...
Item #666029
November 7, 1769
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 7, 1769 Page 2 has a lengthy letter by Thomas Young to Sir Francis Bernard which has much on the defence of freedom and liberty. One bit notes: "...his argument was short--Liberty is as precious as life; if a man attempts to take my life I have a right to take his; ergo, if a man attempts to take away my liberty, I have a right to take his life. He al... See More
Queen Elizabeth II - Coronation of England's longest reigning monarch...
Item #665799
June 2, 1953
HERALD EXPRESS, Los Angeles, Extra, June 2, 1953
* Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II
The front page has a great banner headline above the masthead: "CROWN QUEEN ELIZABETH IN POMP AND SPLENDOR" with subheads and two related photos. Nice for display. Much more inside with full page pictorial. Queen Elizabeth II has now surpassed the reign of Queen Victoria, the previous longest ... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1682...
Item #665790
November 5, 1683
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Nov. 5, 1683
* 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
The death of Queen Victoria... King Edward VII...
Item #665789
January 23, 1901
BOSTON MORNING JOURNAL, January 23, 1901
* Queen Victoria death (1st report)
* U.K. Great Britain and Ireland
* Edward VII becomes King
The top of the front page has a nice banner headline: "LONG REIGN IS ENDED" with many subheads photo. More on pages 2, 3 & 4. Loads of text.
Incomplete issue containing the 1st 4 pages only of a 12 page issue, many problems with c
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* Queen Victoria death (1st report)
* U.K. Great Britain and Ireland
* Edward VII becomes King
The top of the front page has a nice banner headline: "LONG REIGN IS ENDED" with many subheads photo. More on pages 2, 3 & 4. Loads of text.
Incomplete issue containing the 1st 4 pages only of a 12 page issue, many problems with c
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1699...
Item #665704
November 2, 1699
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Nov. 2, 1699
* Among the earliest of newspapers to be had
* 17th century original
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,... See More
1919 Lord John French assassination attempt...
Item #665463
December 20, 1919
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 20, 1919
* Lord John French assassination attempt
* Irish War of Independence - Martin Savage
* Ashtown, Dublin, Ireland
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "LORD FRENCH ATTACKED FROM AMBUSH; ESCAPES DUBLIN BOMBS AND BULLETS; TWO POLICEMEN HIT, ONE ASSASSIN KILLED" with subheads and photo of Lord French. (see)
Complete with all 24 pag... See More
St. Valentine's Day Massacre suspect caught...
Item #665418
March 27, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 27, 1931
* Tim Healy (politician) death
* Irish nationalist - Irish Free State
* Gangster era hitman Fred "Killer" Burke captured
* St. Valentine's Day massacre suspect
Page 25 has a one column heading: "'TIM' HEALY DIES, IRISH STATESMAN" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Tim Hea... See More
A displayable newspaper...
Item #665397
July 5, 1716
THE POST BOY, London, July 5, 1716
* Rare title w/ nice masthead
One of the nicer mastheads of the 18th century as it features two handsome engravings (see). Various news reports from Europe. The back page is mostly filled with advertisements and notices.
Complete as a single sheet newspaper, measures 8 1/4 by 14 inches, very nice condition.... See More
Notre Dame vs. Army in 1946...
Item #665390
November 10, 1946
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Penn., November 10, 1946
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Army Cadets
* College football # 1 and # 2 teams at the time
* Early, same day report during the game
* "Game of the Century" fame
The top of the front page has a three column heading: "Army, Notre Dame Battle Through 3 Scoreless Periods" with subheads. (see)
The sport's section (... See More
Robert Frost death....
Item #665385
January 29, 1963
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., January 29, 1963
* Robert Frost death (1st report)
* American poet
The bottom of the front page has a three column heading: "World Pays Tribute to Robert Frost" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the death of famous American poet, Robert Lee Frost.
Complete with all 32 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.
wikipedia notes:... See More
1964 Sean O'Casey death... Irish dramatist...
Item #665350
September 9, 1964
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. Sept. 9, 1964
* Sean O'Casey death (1st report)
* Irish dramatist and memoirist - socialist
* Dublin, Ireland working class
The front page has a two column heading: "Heart Attack Is Fatal To Sean O'Casey, 84" with subhead. (see) First report coverage continues on page 9 with photo of O'Casey.
Complete with all 42 pages, tiny binding... See More
Frank McErlane death.... Chicago gangster...
Item #665323
October 9, 1932
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, October 9, 1932
* Frank McErlane death
* Irish-American gangster
* Thompson submachine gun
* Best title to be had ? very rare
The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "M'ERLANE, GANG KILLER, IS DEAD OF PNEUMONIA" with subhead and two related photos. (see) First report coverage on the death of Frank McErlane. When it comes to gangsters, organi... See More
Reports of Shays' Rebellion in Massachusetts...
Item #665322
March 8, 1787
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 8, 1787
* Shays' Rebellion
An inside page has most of the first column taken up with content concerning: "American News" including reports on Shays' Rebellion: "...The insurgents, we are informed, in several towns in the counties of Berkshire, Hampshire & Worcester, are rallying by orders form their principal leader Capt. ... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1675...
Item #665313
October 29, 1677
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 29, 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
Cardinals win the 1926 World Series... Babe Ruth mention...
Item #665310
October 11, 1926
THE DAY, New London, Conn., Oct. 11, 1926
* St. Louis Cardinals World Champions
* World Series of baseball
* New York Yankees
The sport's section (8) has a 4 column headline: "Alexander Hero in St. Louis' Series Triumph" with subhead: "Alexander Tops Ruth For 1926 Series Honers; Thevenow ALso Stars" with box scores & 4 player pictorial which includes A... See More
Sinn Fein of Ireland...
Item #665286
January 22, 1919
THE CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, January 22, 1919
* Sinn Fein proclaims parliament of Free Ireland
* Dail Eireann - Irish republic
The top of page 2 has a one column heading: "IRISH ASSEMBLY DECLARES NEW FREE REPUBLIC" with subhead. (see)
Complete with all 24 pages, light toning at the margins and central fold with a little wear, a few small tape mends on the front page, otherwsie good... See More
Death of John Lennon reported in a Liverpool newspaper...
Item #665282
December 9, 1980
LIVERPOOL ECHO, England, December 9, 1980
* John Lennon death
* Beatles front man
* Best title to be had ?
Few could argue for a more desirable and scarce newspaper on the death of John Lennon than this, his hometown newspaper.
To anyone who grew up on the 1960's the death of Beatle John Lennon was a tragic event and the end of an era. Reports of his death are desired by collect... See More
1929 Auburn, New York prison riot....
Item #665127
July 29, 1929
THE DAY, New London, Conn., July 29, 1929
* Auburn Correctional Facility
* Prison riot of 1929 (1st report)
The front page has a one column heading: "1,700 Convicts in Auburn Prison Riot, Two Kiled" (see)
Complete with all 16 pages, a few small binding holes along the spine/1st column, generally very nice.
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Notre Dame - Army rivalry ends in 1947....
Item #665117
November 9, 1947
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, November 9, 1947
* The Army-Notre Dame rivalry ends (1st report)
* NCAA college football - South Bend, Indiana
The front page of this section has a four column headline: "NOTRE DAME BEATS ARMY, 27-7" with subheads that include: "Irish Stage Drives" "Notre Dame, Expected to Pass, Batters Army With Ground Plays" and ... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1675...
Item #665114
December 10, 1674
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, December 10, 1674
* 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, measuring 6 1... See More
Frank Leahy named Boston College head coach...
Item #664855
January 29, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, January 29, 1939
* Frank Leahy becomes coach
* Boston College Eagles football
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish tackle
The front page of this section has a one column heading: "LEAHY NEW COACH AT BOSTON COLLEGE" with subheads and photo of Leahy. (see) First report coverage on Frank Leahy becoming the new head coach of the Boston College Eag... See More
NYC Orange riot... Irish Protestants vs. Catholics...
Item #664830
July 14, 1871
THE CHARLESTON DAILY NEWS, S.C., July 14, 1871
* Orange Riots (2nd)
* New York City
* Irish Protestants & Catholics
The top of the front page has one column headings: "After The Battle" "A Review Of The Bloody Work Of The Twelfth Of July" and more. Coverage on the 2nd of two Orange Riots in New York City between Irish Protestants "Orangmen" and Irish Catho... See More
Mahatma Gandhi arrested...
Item #664777
May 5, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 5, 1930
* Gandhi arrested - The Mahatma
* Nashua NH New Hampshire fire
The front page has a two column headline: "GANDHI SEIZED BY BRITISH FOR INDEFINITE DETENTION; TROOPS POSTED FOR CRISIS" with subheads. (see)
Also one column headlines that include: "FIRE SWEEPS NASHUA; OVER 1,000 HOMELESS" and more. Coverage on the great fires... See More
Pirate troubles in the Caribbean...
Item #664690
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1738 There is an interesting article which takes over 2 pages and includes two pages of geometric & mathematical computations headed: "Of the Quantity of the Refraction of Light in the Moon's Atmosphere..." (see for portions).
Among the articles noted in the table of contents are: "Defense of the Quakers Plea against Ty
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Among the articles noted in the table of contents are: "Defense of the Quakers Plea against Ty
Arnold Palmer wins 1962 British Open....
Item #664452
July 14, 1962
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., July 14, 1962
* Arnold Palmer - golfer
* British Open championship
The top of page 24 has a two column heading: "Arnie Palmer Retains British Open Crown With Record Finish" with subhead and related photo. First report coverage on Arnold Palmer winning the 1962 British Open at the Royal Troon Golf Club in Scotland.
Other news, sports... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1669...
Item #664329
February 17, 1669
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Feb. 17, 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
1st television image.... John Logie Baird...
Item #664326
February 9, 1928
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, February 9, 1928
* 1st television image sent across Atlantic Ocean
* John Logie Baird - Hartsdale NY New York
Page 3 has a one column heading: "Human Vision Spans Atlantic On Radio Waves" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the very 1st transatlantic TV image sent. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publicati... See More
Great 18th century issue for display...
Item #664317
May 21, 1720
THE WEEKLY JOURNAL OR SATURDAY'S POST, London, May 21, 1720
* Great masthead engraving
* Early 18th century original
This title has one of the more beautiful & intricately engraved mastheads to be seen, and this issue has a particularly lightly-inked impression. Various news items from Europe.
Present are all 6 pages, as more typically the back leaf is lacking as it was often loose... See More
1930 Southern Cross flight....
Item #664316
June 25, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 25, 1930
* Southern Cross airplane - aircraft
* Transatlantic flight Ireland to U.S.
* Charles Kingsford Smith
The front page has a nice banner headline in bold lettering: "FLYERS LAND; NEWFOUNDLAND" with subheads. (see) Flight log on page 2 and 2 related photos are on the back page. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World... See More
1939 Nile Kinnick & Iowa upsets Notre Dame...
Item #664300
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
New colony of Georgia... re: Franklin's lightning rod... Judaica...
Item #664269
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1756 Regarding America... There is an article near the front: "Account of American Affairs", which is continued from a previous issue & includes talk on "New Forts in America". There is also a detailed account of Oglethorpe's English colony at Georgia, now 22 yrs. old & still suffering from "want of inhabitan... See More
George Washington in the French & Indian War...
Item #664268
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1754
* Early George Washington
* French and Indian War
A very rare opportunity for a periodical which mentions George Washington long before he would become more famous 20 years later.
An inside page has a nice article titled: "Account of a Journey from Williamsburg to the French Fort near the Lake Erie in Virginia" which
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* Early George Washington
* French and Indian War
A very rare opportunity for a periodical which mentions George Washington long before he would become more famous 20 years later.
An inside page has a nice article titled: "Account of a Journey from Williamsburg to the French Fort near the Lake Erie in Virginia" which
Incredibly rare item: John Marshall, a pioneer in the world of spectacles & optics... Optician to the King & Queen..
Item #664265
November 26, 1692
THE ATHENIAN MERCURY, London, Nov. 26, 1692 Among the two advertisements on the back page is a quite lengthy & descriptive ad beginning: "At the sign of the Archimedes and Spectacles in Ludgate street, the West End of St. Paul's Church, London, by John Marshal are made all manner of prospective glasses, telescopes, microscopes, single and double, reading glasses, large concave g... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1677...
Item #664193
March 31, 1677
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Jan. 31, 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, me... See More
George Washington makes the front page... Jewish colony in the East Indies...
Item #664001
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1757 * Early Major George Washington
* Jewish colony in the East Indies
The first 2 1/2 pages have reports from the French & Indian War in America, including five letters written by General Braddock datelined Williamsburgh and Alexandria. In the introductory comments on the first page is mention that: "...concerning the territorie... See More
Amelia is the first woman to fly the Atlantic...
Item #663940
June 23, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 23, 1928
* Woman aviator Amelia Earhart makes history
* Flight across the Atlantic Ocean
* Airplane "Friendship"
* Airplane "Friendship"
Page 3 has one column headings: "MISS EARHART GOES TO TOYNBEE HALL" "Cheers Great Her at Noted Settlement House in Slums of London" and more. (see) Coverage on Amelia Earhart being the guest of honor in England ... See More
The Hartford Convention, and events at New Orleans....
Item #663919
January 21, 1815
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 21, 1815 The first 5 1/2 pages are taken up with continued reporting on the "New England Convention", also known as the Hartford Convention, at which grievances were discussed concerning the on-going War of 1812.
Also in this issue: "Major-General Proctor" and "Events of the War" which has some nice content concerning... See More
Over 290 years old...
Item #663896
April 26, 1729
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, April 26, 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 singlesheet issue, mea
... See More
* 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 singlesheet issue, mea
John Sackville Labatt kidnapping...
Item #663895
August 17, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 17, 1934
* John Sackville Labatt kidnapping
* Labatt brwing company president
* London, Ontario, Canada - Beer
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "FINGERPRINT FOUND AS THE FIRST CLUE TO LABATT CAPTOR" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the John Sackville Labatt kidnapping, president of the Labatt brewing company.
Other news, sports and a... See More
Karl Marx as a newspaper reporter... English prosperity, strikes, and India......
Item #663877
July 26, 1853
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, July 26, 1853
* Karl Marx - as a correspondent to the NY Tribune
* rare to appear on the front page
On the front page under the heading, "THE DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE !", is a 2-column article by Karl Mark headed: "English Prosperity - Strikes - The Turkish Question - India", which is signed by him in block type: KARL MARX. Great to have on the fron... See More
Karl Marx as a newspaper reporter... Russia, Turkey, and East-India...
Item #663876
July 26, 1853
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, July 26, 1853
* Karl Marx - as a correspondent to the NY Tribune
* rare to appear on the front page
On the front page under the heading, "LATER FROM EUROPE", is a 2-column article by Karl Mark headed: "GREAT BRITAIN - The Russ-Turkish Difficulty-Ducking and Dodging of the British Cabinet - Nesselrode's Last Note - The East-India Question", whi... See More
Karl Marx as a newspaper reporter... Russian policy against Turkey...
Item #663875
July 15, 1853
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, July 15, 1853
* Karl Marx - as a correspondent to the NY Tribune
On page 6 under the heading, "LATER FROM EUROPE", is a nearly 3-column article by Karl Mark headed: "Russian Policy Against Turkey - Chartism", which is signed by him in block type: KARL MARX. See images for details.
Note: This is an interesting issue which provides the opportunity... See More
From the 1600's by a woman publisher... Joanna Brome...
Item #663843
THE OBSERVATOR, London, England, July 26, 1682 A dialogue newspaper founded by Sir Roger L'Estrange, a Tory pamphleteer, as a vehicle for attacking dissenters and Whigs. This early singlesheet newspaper has the old style type making it great for framing (see photo) particularly with the over 300+ year old date clearly visible in the dateline.This is a handsome dialogue newspaper founde... See More
From the 1600's by a woman publisher... Joanna Brome...
Item #663842
THE OBSERVATOR, London, England, July 25, 1682 A dialogue newspaper founded by Sir Roger L'Estrange, a Tory pamphleteer, as a vehicle for attacking dissenters and Whigs. This early singlesheet newspaper has the old style type making it great for framing (see photo) particularly with the over 300+ year old date clearly visible in the dateline.This is a handsome dialogue newspaper founde... See More
Amelia is the first woman to fly the Atlantic...
Item #663774
June 22, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 22, 1928
* Woman aviator Amelia Earhart makes history
* Flight across the Atlantic Ocean
* Airplane "Friendship"
* Airplane "Friendship"
The front page has one column headings: "MISS EARHART SEES ALDERSHOT 'TATTOO'" "Motors From London for the Army's Great Annual Night Spectacle" and more. (see) More related articles on page 3.
Other... See More
The origin of chess... Print of a comet...
Item #663771
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1742 One of the articles within is titled: "The Origin of the Game of Chess from the French of M. Frevet" which includes nearly 2 pages and contains much detail (see photos for portions). The article begins: "In the beginning of the fifth century of the Christian era, there was in the Indies a very powerfull Prince..." an
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Irish Free State creation...
Item #663762
December 7, 1921
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, December 7, 1921
* Irish Free State created
* David Lloyd George
The front page has one column headings: "IRISH FREE STATE IS NEW MEMBER OF BRITISH EMPIRE" "British Cabinet Has Unanimously Approved the Settlement and Parliament Is Being Summoned at Once to Ratify the Treaty" and more. Text takes up 2 full columns. A key issue in the creation of the Iris... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1699...
Item #663695
August 16, 1677
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 16, 1677
* Among the earliest of newspapers to be had
* 17th century original
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... See More
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