Fate of the Loyalists in America... When will the British leave New York?
Item #667302
July 1, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 1, 1783
* Closing events in the Revolutionary War
Page 2 has: "Orders" to Loyalists dated at Headquarters, New York, May 26, 1783 noting: "All persons desirous to leave New York are to give in their names at the Adj. General's Office before the 7th of June next with a list of their families, expressing the place of their former res... See More
Boston newspaper with Loyalist leanings...
Item #667179
December 26, 1768
THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, Dec. 26, 1768
* Pro-British American publication
* Boston is causing trouble
The publisher of this newspaper had Loyalist leanings, causing its demise before the formal outbreak of the Revolutionary War.
All of pages 1 & 2 are taken up with a continued report on: "Voltaire on History". Page 3 has: "The Opinions of the Ministers of the colony o... See More
a rare mention of women pirates...
Item #667178
May 28, 1726
MIST'S WEEKLY JOURNAL, London, May 28, 1726
* Very rare mention of Woman pirates
* Rare 18th century title
The back page contains a neat advertisement (see) for a book just published, which is: "A General History of the PYRATES, from their first settlement in the island of Providence to the present time; with the remarkable actions and adventures of the two Female Pyrates Ma... See More
Notre Dame football w/ Knute Rockne as coach...
Item #667066
October 14, 1928
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, sport's section only, October 14, 1928
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish
* Head coach Knute Rockne
* NCAA college football
The front page of this section has a nice banner photo showing inside Soldiers' Field with heading: "Biggest Crowd In Footbll History Sees Notre Dame Defeat Navy" Nice for display. Also a one column heading: "Chicago Yells for ... See More
Interesting title from the 17th century...
Item #666926
May 2, 1679
THE WEEKLY PACQUET OF ADVICE FROM ROME: OR, THE HISTORY OF POPERY, London, May 2, 1679
* Newspaper from the 17th century
* Rare variant title
An unusual anti-Catholic newspaper which has a short life before being suppressed. Attached at the back is a single sheet headed: "The Popish Courant" with the same date. The double date is due to the use of two calendars at the time.
Compl... See More
Gentleman's newspaper from 17th century England...
Item #666837
January 5, 1691
ATHENIAN MERCURY, London, England, Jan. 5, 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 were
... See More
* 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 were
Interesting title from the 17th century...
Item #666766
May 23, 1679
THE WEEKLY PACQUET OF ADVICE FROM ROME: OR, THE HISTORY OF POPERY, London, May 23, 1679
* Newspaper from the 17th century
* Rare variant title
An unusual anti-Catholic newspaper which has a short life before being suppressed. Attached at the back is a single sheet headed: "The Popish Courant" with the same date. The double date is due to the use of two calendars at the time.
Comp... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1677...
Item #666763
November 8, 1677
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Nov. 8, 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, mea... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1697...
Item #666659
August 9, 1697
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 9, 1697
* 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
Over 290 years old...
Item #666656
March 28, 1730
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, March 28, 1730
* 18th Century original
* Over 290 years old
This newspaper is 289 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, measuring abo
... See More
* 18th Century original
* Over 290 years old
This newspaper is 289 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, measuring abo
A displayable newspaper...
Item #666580
July 7, 1716
THE POST BOY, London, July 7, 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
Interesting title from the 17th century...
Item #666579
September 5, 1679
THE WEEKLY PACQUET OF ADVICE FROM ROME: OR, THE HISTORY OF POPERY, London, Sept. 5, 1679
* Newspaper from the 17th century
* Rare variant title
An unusual anti-Catholic newspaper which has a short life before being suppressed. Attached at the back is a single sheet headed: "The Popish Courant" with the same date. The double date is due to the use of two calendars at the time.
Com... See More
Winston Churchill "War Situation" speech... Eisenhower is Supreme Commander...
Item #666571
February 12, 1943
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, February 12, 1943
* Winston Churchill "War Situation" speech
* House of Commons of the United Kingdom
* Dwight Eisenhower becomes supreme commander
The front page has five column heading: "War: New Command, Plans for 1943" with subheads that include: "Prime Minister Tell Commons That Detailed Plans for Nine Months of Attack Are Laid&q... See More
Pan Am Flight 103 disaster... Lockerbie bombing...
Item #666457
December 21, 1988
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 21, 1988
* Pan Am Flight 103
* Lockerbie, Scotland
* Terrorist bombing
* Airplane disaster
The front page has a banner headline: "Jetliner Crashes With 258; N.Y.-Bound 747 Falls on Scottish Village After Leaving London" with subhead. (see) A early, same day report before it was known that a bomb was involved.
Complete 1st section only with all 34 pages, ... See More
Nile Kinnick & Iowa upsets Notre Dame...
Item #666456
November 12, 1939
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, November 12, 1939
* Nile Kinnick's touchdown upsets Notre Dame
* Iowa Hawkeyes - NCAA college football
The front page of the sport's section (inside) has a one column heading: "Irish Are Upset by Iowa, 7-6" First report coverage continues on page 3 of this section with with lineups.
Complete with 50+ pages, light toning at the margins, small bindi... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1682...
Item #666434
January 21, 1688
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Jan. 21, 1688
* 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
1930 Notre Dame Stadium's 1st game...
Item #666416
October 4, 1930
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., October 4, 1930
* Notre Dame Stadium opening
* 1st ever game (day of) - Fighting Irish
* NCAA College football - "Touchdown Jesus" fame
The sport's section (page 18) has a article headed: "Description of Notre Dame Stadium" with subhead: "New Football Plant, Rectangular in Shape, Will Seat 60,000; Has Military Appearance....&... See More
Importation from America begins again...
Item #666267
December 27, 1783
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Dec. 27, 1783 Taking half of the front page & most of page 2 is a complete printing of a document noted in Schlesinger as happening on December 26, and which he describes as a British order in council to permit the importation of American manufactured goods to England on terms as favorable as those of pre-revolutionary days.
The first column has a brief note... See More
Slaves arrive in colonial Charleston...
Item #666264
August 26, 1773
THE MASSACHUSETTS GAZETTE & BOSTON WEEKLY NEWS-LETTER, Aug. 26, 1773
* African slavery trade
* Southern slaves arrive
* Colonial New England
This newspaper was printed in Boston less than four months before the Boston Tea Party. Page 2 has a report on the number of slaves imported into Charleston, South Carolina, and noting where they were from (see). The entire fr
... See More
* African slavery trade
* Southern slaves arrive
* Colonial New England
This newspaper was printed in Boston less than four months before the Boston Tea Party. Page 2 has a report on the number of slaves imported into Charleston, South Carolina, and noting where they were from (see). The entire fr
Uncommon American title from the Revolutionary War...
Item #666263
January 19, 1780
THE CONNECTICUT JOURNAL, New Haven, Jan. 19, 1780
* American Revolutionary War
* Rare single sheet issue
Most of the front page is taken up with a document concerning relations between Holland and England. The back page has a document from D. Diego Joseph Navarro, governor of Cuba., regarding declaring war against Great Britain (see). The back page also has an item from Congress conce... See More
One of the best Revolutionary War era mastheads...
Item #666261
September 13, 1783
THE PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL & THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Sept. 13, 1783
* Rare title w/ great masthead
* re. End of the Revolutionary War
The photo shows one of the more decorative and larger engravings to be found in an 18th century American newspaper, making this a very nice issue for display.
The front page has a few bits with oblique references to the end of the Revolu... See More
Great map of the West Indies & America...
Item #666255
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1762 * Very early Southern America map w/ West Indies
Certainly the prime feature of this early magazine is the terrific & very displayable foldout map titled: "An Accurate Map of the West Indies with the Adjacent Coast" as noted in the ornate cartouche. This map shows much of present-day Georgia & Florida to present-day... See More
The Battle of Long Island New York with a great Revolutionary War map...
Item #666240
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE SUPPLEMENT, London, for the year 1776 * Battle of Long Island w/ map
* American Revolutionary War
* General William Howe victory
A very nice "Supplement" issue to this popular magazine from during the Revolutionary War.
This 28 page magazine features a great & lengthy account of the Battle of New York signed in type by: W. Howe which take... See More
World War I beginning... England & Germany...
Item #666193
August 5, 1914
LOS ANGELES EXAMINER. Aug. 5, 1914
* World war I beginning
* Declaration of war
* England vs. Germany
* INCOMPLETE ISSUE **
The front page has a nice banner headline: "ENGLAND FORMALLY DECLARES WAR ON GERMANY" with subheads and related photo.
Incomplete issue containing the front and back leafs of the 1st section only (4 pages total), wear along the central fold with tap... See More
A large & decorative masthead... Avoiding taxation...
Item #666189
May 17, 1723
THE ORIGINAL LONDON POST OR, HEATHCOTE'S INTELLIGENCE, London, England, May 17, 1723
* Great masthead engraving
* Very rare title
A rare title with the text running continuously from issue to issue, the lead sentence is the completion of the last sentence from the previous issue. This was done by several periodicals during this period to avoid the tax on newspapers. This format classifi... See More
Tehran Conference...
Item #666097
December 6, 1943
DAILY NEWS, Los Angeles, December 6, 1943
* Tehran Conference in Iran
* Franklin D. Roosevelt - Winston Churchill - Joseph Stalin
The bold banner headline above the masthead announces: "MAP 2ND FRONT" with subheads and photo of the "Big 3". (see) Coverage on the Tehran Conference meeting between the big three powers in Iran.
Thirty-six pages, larger ta... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1692...
Item #666090
December 19, 1692
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Dec. 19, 1692
* 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
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
1713 newspaper edited by the famed Jonathan Swift...
Item #665900
June 26, 1713
THE EXAMINER, London, June 26, 1713
* Rare 18th century publication
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, about 7 1/2 by 1... See More
Notre Dame Fighting Irish football... 1946 National champions....
Item #665898
December 10, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 10, 1946
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish
* Named National champions
* NCAA college football
The sport's section (page 44) has a two column heading: "Notre Dame No. 1 Team for 1946 With Top Offense and Defense" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish officially being named national champions of college football by the... 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
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
... See More
* 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
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
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
Trial and execution of the notorious pirate Captain Kidd...
Item #665373
May 12, 1701
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England. A part of very significant issues which are best kept together, dated May 12 and May 26, 1701. Sold individually for a combined total of $21,250, we offer a special price for the pair:
May 12, 1701 One of the best issues of all of this title we have offered, as page 2 contains a report on the trial & sentence of the pirate Captain Kidd.
Datelined May 10, ... 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.
... See More
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
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