Eve of World War II in 1939... Hitler defying the World...
Item #657079
August 29, 1939
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, August 29, 1939
* World War II about to start
* Adolph Hitler defying World
* Poland attacked in 2 days
The front page has a great banner headline: "LONDON AWAITS HITLER REPLY" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. More on the following pages. Related photos and map are on the back page. Germany would attack Poland 2 days later, starting World... See More
A Charles Dickens publication...
Item #656984
ALL THE YEAR ROUND, London, January 17, 1863 This was a weekly periodical "Conducted By Charles Dickens", as noted in the masthead. Filled with various literary content, this issue contains 24 pages is in very nice, clean condition, 6 by 9 1/4 inches. Nice to have the "Charles Dickens" name in the title. (see images).Disbound without wrappers. ... See More
Bloody Sunday (1921)...
Item #656923
July 11, 1921
ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Atlanta, GA, July 11, 1921
* Bloody Sunday - day of violence
* Belfast, Northern Ireland
* Irish War of Independence
The front page has a two column heading: "Rioting In Belfast Gains In Intensity On eve of Armistice" with subheads. (see) Coverage on Belfast's Bloody Sunday in Northern Ireland during the Irish War of Independence.
Other news, sports and... See More
Eamon De Valera elected president of Ireland...
Item #656920
March 10, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 10, 1932
* Eamon De Valera elected president
* Fianna Fail - Dail
* Ireland - Irish
The front page has one column headings that include: "DE VALERA ELECTED PRESIDENT BY DAIL", "Cheered as He is Selected to Head Cabinet--Chooses Republican Aides", "Takes Oath Of Allegiance" and more (see images). Always nice to have notable events in h... See More
1718 World's oldest daily newspaper...
Item #656913
August 19, 1718
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, August 19, 1718
* Early 18th century
This issue is 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 by ... See More
Chinese bound for San Francisco...
Item #656907
April 29, 1876
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, April 29, 1876 Inside are several prints on "The War in the Herzegovina", a full page: "Map of a Portion of Africa" and a doublepg. centerfold: "Chinese Emigration to America: Sketch on Board the Steamship Alaska, Bound for San Francisco".
Complete in 24 pages, very nice, clean condition.
1st England to Australia airplane flight...
Item #656898
December 11, 1919
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 11, 1919
* 1st airplane flight - England to Australia
* Aviator Ross Macpherson Smith
The top of page 17 has a two column heading: "Smith Flies to Australia, Wins $50,000; King and Two Premiers Felicitate Him" First report coverage on the last leg of the 1st airplane flight from England to Australia. Always nice to have notable events in history report... See More
Sitting Bull, and so much more...
Item #656884
November 22, 1890
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Nov. 22, 1890 The full front page shows; "Characteristic Sketches on the East River Front, New York City". Prints within include: "The Indian Craze Over the 'New Messiah'--Sitting Bull Seeks to Foment Disaffection Among the Sioux Bucks." and also: "Sitting Bull, the So-Called High Priest of the Indian Messiah Craze&qu... See More
News from America...
Item #656881
July 10, 1779
THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, July 10, 1779 The second page has a dateline of Whitehall, July 10, 1779 and carries news the "Extract of a Letter from General Sir Henry Clinton Knight of the Bath, to Lord George Germain, dated Head Quarters, Phillipsburg, June 18, 1779..." with content on America. Other news and advertisements are within.
Complete in eight pages, some scattered... See More
Many scenes of Santa Fe, New Mexico Territory...
Item #656879
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, April, 1880 An article titled: "La Villa Real de Santa Fe" has many illustrations of the Santa Fe, New Mexico, vicinity.Other articles include: "Some Pennsylvania Nooks" with prints of Wayne's Homestead, the Chester Valley & Valley Forge; "An Irish Fishing Village"; "The Swiss Rhine" with many prin... See More
The Pantheon at Rome...
Item #656877
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1751 This issue features a foldout plate captioned: "The Inside of the Pantheon at Rome" which measures 9 by 11 1/2 inches. A portion of this plate has been previously mended from on the front side. There is a related article titled: "Of the Plate of the Pantheon". There is a very nice full page plate titled: "A View o
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1747 Coats-of-arms...
Item #656869
SUPPLEMENT TO THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, 1747
* Prints of Noble coats-of-arms, and of Arthur Onslow
* Amsterdam described
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country". This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907. This "Supplement" issue wa
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* Prints of Noble coats-of-arms, and of Arthur Onslow
* Amsterdam described
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country". This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907. This "Supplement" issue wa
Terry "Machine Gun" Druggan jailed...
Item #656858
February 27, 1932
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Feb. 27, 1932
* Terry "Machine Gun" Druggan jailed
* Irish-American mobster - gangster
* Valley Gang leader - Chicago gangland
* Best title to be had - very rare as such
The front page has a great banner headline: "DRUGGAN TAKEN TO U. S. CELL" with subheads and small related photo. Nice for display. Photo of Druggan covering face is on the back p... See More
Notre Dame upsets Army in 1933 football....
Item #656852
December 3, 1933
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, section 2 only (sports), December 3, 1933
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish football
* Upsets Army Cadets - NCAA college
* Nice headline for display
The top of the front page of this section has a great banner headline: "NOTRE DAME ENDS ARMY WINNING STREAK, 13-12" with subhead, 3 large photos and lineups. (see) Nice for display. This was the third season without... See More
Douglas "Wrong Way" Corrigan's famous flight in 1938...
Item #656838
August 5, 1938
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH (CITY EDITION), St. Louis, Missouri, August 5, 1938
* Douglas 'Wrong Way' Corrigan's famous flight
* New York to Ireland - Unintentional?
The top of the front page has a single-column, 3-line headline: "CORRIGAN MAKES TRIUMPHAL RIDE IN NEW YORK," with several subheads, one stating: "'Wrong Way' Flyer to Ireland Receive
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* Douglas 'Wrong Way' Corrigan's famous flight
* New York to Ireland - Unintentional?
The top of the front page has a single-column, 3-line headline: "CORRIGAN MAKES TRIUMPHAL RIDE IN NEW YORK," with several subheads, one stating: "'Wrong Way' Flyer to Ireland Receive
Douglas "Wrong Way" Corrigan's famous flight in 1938...
Item #656836
August 5, 1938
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, August 5, 1938.
* Douglas 'Wrong Way' Corrigan's famous flight
* New York to Ireland - Unintentional?
The top of the front page has a single-column, 3-line headline: "THRONGS CHEER FLYER CORRIGAN ON N.Y. ARRIVAL," with subhead: "Broadway to Salute Hero Today." The back page has several large related photos, with a portion
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* Douglas 'Wrong Way' Corrigan's famous flight
* New York to Ireland - Unintentional?
The top of the front page has a single-column, 3-line headline: "THRONGS CHEER FLYER CORRIGAN ON N.Y. ARRIVAL," with subhead: "Broadway to Salute Hero Today." The back page has several large related photos, with a portion
Elmer Layden named Notre Dame head coach...
Item #656829
December 10, 1933
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, sport's section only, December 10, 1933
* Elmer Layden becomes Notre Dame head coach
* The Four Horsemen fame - NCAA college football
The front page of this section has a banner headline: "LAYDEN'S FIRST INTERVIEW: TELLS POLICIES" with subheads. (see) Also a nice pictorial with heading: "Old Horseman Takes Up The Reins" N... See More
Map of Port Royal, the haven for pirates... Ben Franklin returns from France...
Item #656798
November 1, 1785
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1785 Inside has over a full page taken up with: "Peter the Wild Boy" who was quite the sensation at the time (see Wikipedia for much more on him). Also: "Observations on the Properties & Effects of Coffee" & much more. The best item would be the very nice & detailed foldout map of "Old Port Royal" in Ja... See More
Describing Prince Charles...
Item #656794
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1744
Over 19 pages at the beginning of the issue are taken up with reports on events in Parliament under the guise of: "Proceedings & Debates in the Senate of Lilliput" as direct reporting on Parliamentary events was prohibited.
Close to two pages are taken up with a list of: "Ships taken by the French from the English"
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Over 19 pages at the beginning of the issue are taken up with reports on events in Parliament under the guise of: "Proceedings & Debates in the Senate of Lilliput" as direct reporting on Parliamentary events was prohibited.
Close to two pages are taken up with a list of: "Ships taken by the French from the English"
New Yorkers pledge allegiance to the King...
Item #656793
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1777 Near the back are several letters from the seat of the Revolutionary War in America, including: "Extract of a Letter from the Gen. Wm. Howe to Lord G. Germaine dated New York, Apr. 1, 1777" which talks of plans to destroy provisions & stores at Peekskill (see). Another letter details what was destroyed, with subheads: "Destroyed ... See More
Americad & Frsance agree on a Treaty of amity...
Item #656792
October 1, 1800
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1800 Near the back is news headed: "America" which reports: "...The French government and that or America have at length composed all their differences by a Treaty of Amity & Commerce which wasa signed at Paris on the 30th ult...many important point, particularly that of indemnifications for past captures, are left uns... See More
Nice account of the Battle of the Wabash...
Item #656790
February 1, 1792
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1792 Among the articles are: "Hardy's Translation of the Epistle to the Hebrews" "Publications Relative to the Relief of Roman Catholicks" "Insurrection of the Negroes in St. Domingo" which takes nearly 4 pages; "Probable Consequences of the Revolution in France" "Proceedings of the National As... See More
Numismatic interest... General Hamar's Indian battles...
Item #656789
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1791 One of the plates has several prints of early coins with some descriptive text as well (see). Another plate has a coastal: "View Near Margate" plus a: "View in Lower Saxony". Another page has an article and a small print of the: "Correct Calculation of the Ensuing Solar Eclipse".Near the back news rep... See More
Over 285 years old...
Item #656772
September 13, 1729
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 13, 1729
* 18th Century original
* Over 285 years old
This newspaper is over 285 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe, with interesting advertisements as well.
This title is the oldest continuously published newspaper in the world which began in 1665 and is still in existence today. A complete 4 page issue, measuring abou
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* 18th Century original
* Over 285 years old
This newspaper is over 285 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe, with interesting advertisements as well.
This title is the oldest continuously published newspaper in the world which began in 1665 and is still in existence today. A complete 4 page issue, measuring abou
Reward for capturing privateers off Cape Henlopen and Long Island... Battle at Fontenoy...
Item #656765
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, June, 1745 There is a half page headed: "Plantation News" with reports from Boston, New York, and Jamaica. The New York report notes offer of a reward: "...to all privateers who shall take or destroy any enemy's privateer on their coast between Cape Henlopen and the east end of Long Island...".
Among many articles in
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Among many articles in
Mention of the Northwest Indian War...
Item #656763
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1793 Near the back is nearly half a page of news headed: "America" which reports on a legal issue concerning the ability of a person from one state suing another in another state (see). Also mention that: "...The Americans have experienced a defeat by the Indians between Detroit & Miami towns in which, it was reported, 700 of the form... See More
Whaling in New England...
Item #656757
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, June, 1860 Featured in this issue is an article "A Summer in New England" illustrated by Porte Crayon which includes coverage on whaling with several illustrations. Other articles are: "Ancient Monuments in the United States"; "The First Overland Trip to California"; "Insects Belonging to the Cotton Plant"; ... See More
1929 Notre Dame Fighting Irish...
Item #656740
November 24, 1929
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, section 2 only (sports), November 24, 1929
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish
* Year of national championship
* NCAA college football
The front page of this section has a great banner headline: "NOTRE DAME'S LONG RUNS ROUT N. U., 26 TO 6" with subheads, lineups and large photo with captions. Nice for display. First report coverage on t... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1675...
Item #656704
April 1, 1675
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, April 1, 1675
* 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 1/2 b... See More
Terry "Machine Gun" Druggan probe...
Item #656676
September 27, 1931
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, Sept. 27, 1931
* Terry "Machine Gun" Druggan
* Irish-American mobster - gangster
* Valley Gang leader - Chicago gangland
* Best title to be had - very rare as such
The front page has a great banner headline: "U. S. TRACES 'DRUGGAN PLOT'" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious... See More
Fixing the United States & Canadian border...
Item #656658
February 6, 1819
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Feb. 6, 1819 Certainly the most significant content in this issue is a complete printing of the Convention of 1818, headed on page 2 as: "BRITISH TREATY. By the President of the United States of America, A PROCLAMATION". This treaty with England was respecting fisheries, boundary, and the restoration of slaves between the United States of Amer... See More
Formal admission of Missouri to the Union... Major Andre's bones...
Item #656655
August 18, 1821
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 18, 1821 Inside has an article headed: "Major Andre" concerning the removal of his bones to be shipped off to England (see). Also in this issue: "Indian Trade", and an historic report headed: "Admission of Missouri" concerning it formally joining the Union which happened on August 10, 1821. Included is the: "Procl... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1668...
Item #656620
June 3, 1669
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, June 3, 1669
* 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 1/2 by... See More
1929 Notre Dame Fighting Irish... Knute Rockne...
Item #656504
December 9, 1934
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, sport's section only, Dec. 9, 1934
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish
* Year of national championship
* NCAA college football
* President Gerald Ford photo
The front page of this section has a great banner headline: "NOTRE DAME'S LONG PASSES BEAT U.S.C., 14-0" with subheads and lineups. (see) Nice for display. First report coverage on t... See More
1928 "Big Tim" Murphy assassination...
Item #656447
June 28, 1928
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 28, 1928
* Timothy D. "Big Tim" Murphy assassination
* Chicago mobster and labor racketeer
* Best title to be had - very rare as such
The front page has a five column heading: "Hunt Racketeers as Tim's Slayers" with subheads. (see) More on page 8 with related diagram. When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activiti... See More
Jack 'Legs' Diamond shot 5 times...
Item #656386
October 13, 1930
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, October 13, 1930
* Jack 'Legs' Diamond shot 5 times
* New York City Gangster
The top of the front page has four column headline: "'LEGS' DIAMOND SHOT DOWN IN NEW YORK HOTEL ROOM; REFUSES TO NAME GUNMAN" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 14 pages, light toning and and minor wear at the m... See More
Game of the Century... Norte Dame vs. Ohio Buckeyes...
Item #656361
November 3, 1935
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, November 3, 1935
* GAME OF THE CENTURY ?
* Ohio State vs. Notre Dame
* Famous comeback win
The front page has a five column headline: "Notre Dame Whips Ohio State, 18-13" with subhead. (see) "Whips" ? The front page of section 2 (sports) has a large photo with heading: "Battle Of Thrills When Irish, Buckeyes Get Together" More on page ... See More
New England Hurricane Disaster Of 1938...
Item #656340
September 22, 1938
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 22, 1938
* New England hurricane
* 1938 Freak Storm
The front page has a great banner headline: "115 DIE; HURRICANE RIPS EAST" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Coverage continues inside with a few related photos. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete with all 36 pages, this
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* New England hurricane
* 1938 Freak Storm
The front page has a great banner headline: "115 DIE; HURRICANE RIPS EAST" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Coverage continues inside with a few related photos. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete with all 36 pages, this
1931 Mahatma Gandhi... India independence...
Item #656327
September 15, 1931
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 15, 1931
* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
* Fight for India's independence
* The Mahatma
The front page has a one column heading: "GANDHI SITS AS SPINX AS INDIA PARLEY OPENS" with subhead and small photo of Lord John Sankey. (see) Coverage on the Second Round Table Conference in London. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in thi... See More
Custer's Massacre survivor death in 1932....
Item #656315
April 2, 1932
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 2, 1932
* Edward Settle Godfrey death
* Custer's Massacre survivor
Page 26 has a one column heading: "Gen. E. S. Godfrey, Indian Fighter, Dies In 88th Year" with small photo of Godfrey. (see) First report coverage on the death of Edward Settle Godfrey, United States Army Brigadier General who received the Medal of Honor. He was a surviving lieutena... See More
St. Patrick's Day devoid of alcohol...
Item #656301
March 23, 1842
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 23, 1842
* St. Patrick's Day meets the Temperance Movement in Washington, D.C.
The front page has considerable coverage of the St. Patrick's Day festivities held in Washington, D.C., which includes details regarding a special event held at the Fuller's Hotel, and is accompanied by appreciative letters of rejection from b... See More
Notre Dame's win streak ends at 26....
Item #656273
December 4, 1938
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, sport's section only, Dec. 4, 1938
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish
* USC Trojans football upset
* ND ranked # 1 at the time
* NCAA college football
The front page of this sport's section only has a great banner headline: "SO. CALIFORNIA UPSETS NOTRE DAME, 13 TO 0" with subheads, three related photos and lineup. Nice for display. First report coverage ... See More
1767 scurvy at sea... Early Bermuda shipping...
Item #656212
December 22, 1767
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, December 22, 1767 Most of the front page is taken up with: "An Historical Account of a New Method of treating the Scurvy at Sea...".
The back page includes a small item noting: "...from Bermudas, that upwards of 60 vessels from different parts of North America & the West Indies have been driven into that island by stress of weather; many of ... See More
Chicago mob boss, Roger 'The Terrible' Touhy guilty....
Item #656190
February 23, 1942
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Feb. 23, 1934
* Roger 'The Terrible' Touhy guilty
* Irish-American mob boss
* Prohibition-era bootlegger
* Best title to be had (rare)
The front page has a great banner headline: "99 YEARS FOR THREE TOUHYS" with subheads. (see) Lengthy 1st report coverage continues on page 2. Banner headline and related photos are on the back page. When it comes to... See More
Newspaper edited by the famed Jonathan Swift...
Item #656181
July 1, 1713
THE EXAMINER, London, 1713 This editorial-format newspaper was edited by the famed Jonathan Swift at this time (of Gulliver's Travels fame), It promoted a Tory perspective on British politics, at a time when Queen Anne had replaced Whig ministers with Tories.
Complete as a single sheet newspaper as was typical of the day, 7 1/2 by 13 inches, nice condition.
Charles A. Lindbergh family flees America...
Item #656165
December 23, 1935
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, December 23, 1935
* Charles A. Lindbergh flees America
* American reporter Lauren "Deac" Lyman
* Pulitzer Prize winning exclusive story - part 1
The front page has a great banner headline: "LINDYS FLEE U. S. KIDNAPERS" with subheads. (see). Nice for display. Four related photos on the back page. This is Lauren 'Deac' Lyman's Pulitzer P... See More
1928 Alfred E. Smith presidential nomination....
Item #656104
June 29, 1928
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 29, 1928
* Governor Alfred E. Smith
* Democratic nomination for President
The front page has a great banner headline: "NAME SMITH BY 850 VOTES" with subheads and photo of Smith. Nice for display. Full back page pictorial is also nice for display. (see) Great to have from the city where the convention took place. Very rare as such.
Complete with a... See More
Edward VIII becomes King of England...
Item #656090
January 22, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 22, 1936
* Edward VIII ascends the throne
* King of the United Kingdom
* King George V death
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "EDWARD VII IS PROCLAIMED, RECEIVES FEALTY OF NATION; GEORGE'S FUNERAL TUESDAY" with subheads. (see) Much more inside with related photos. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this ... See More
Terry "Machine Gun" Druggan raided...
Item #656079
November 7, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 7, 1930
* Terry "Machine Gun" Druggan
* Irish-American mobster - gangster
* Valley Gang leader - Chicago gangland
* Best title to be had - very rare as such
The front page has a nice banner headline: "RAID DRUGGAN'S HOTEL SUITE" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activiti... See More
1930 Southern Cross flight....
Item #656058
June 24, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 24, 1930
* Southern Cross airplane - aircraft
* Transatlantic flight Ireland to U.S.
* Charles Kingsford Smith
The front page has a great banner headline: "FLY FOR U. S. FROM IRELAND" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Two related photos on the back page.
Complete with all 38 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on very high quality... See More
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