Horace Greeley interviews Brigham Young at Salt Lake City...
Item #672034
August 20, 1859
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Aug. 20, 1859 During this time famed Tribune publisher Horace Greeley took a trip to the West and wrote a series of articles on his adventures. Of his many published articles this may be the best and most desired.
Taking a full column on page 5 and more than a column on page 6 is: "An Overland Journey - Two Hours With Brigham Young" which is datelined at Sa... See More
A Williamsburg, Viriginia report...
A Tory newspaper from the Revolutionary War...
Item #671965
February 21, 1778
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE PHILADELPHIA MARKET-DAY ADVERTISER, February 21, 1778 This was a strongly Tory (supportive of the British cause) newspaper which began in 1775 and closed shop in May of 1778 when the British evacuated Philadelphia.
The entire front page is taken up with ads. Page 2 has a nice letter datelined "Williamsburgh, Dec. 19" which includes: "I arrived l... See More
The death of poet James Montgomery...
Item #671893
December 18, 1851
THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., Dec. 18, 1851 Page 3 has a relatively lengthy obituary of James Montgomery, Scottish poet, hymnist, and newspaper editor. Known for his deep Christian faith and philanthropy, his death was reported in most major newspapers throughout the United States. See images for details.
Four pages, and other than dampstining, the issue is otherwise in good conditi... See More
Early ballooning...
Item #671885
September 18, 1873
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 18, 1873
* Samuel Archer King
* Ballooning voyage
The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "THE BUFFALO BALLOON" with subheads. (see) See images for text.
Complete with 16 pages, nice condition.
North face of Eiger Mountain scaled 1st time....
Item #671880
July 25, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 25, 1938
* North face of Eiger Mountain
* Bernese Alps - mountain range
* Climbed for the very 1st time
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Clouds Hide Fate of Alp Climbers; 4 on Eiger Not Seen Since Saturday" with subhead. (see) Coverage on the 1st time the North face of Eiger Mountain was climbed continues inside with related photo. The... See More
Amelia Earhart honored...
Item #671863
May 23, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 23, 1932
* Amelia Earhart - London welcome
* re. Transatlantic flight (Airplane)
* 1st woman to achieve solo
The top of the front page has one column headings: "MRS. PUTNAM LANDS AT LONDON IN STORM; GREETED BY MELLON" "Crowds at Croydon Airdrome Disappointed as Ocean Flier Goes to Private Field" "Cheered In Pouring Rain" and more.... See More
A Philip Burke caricature of Donald Trump...
Item #671862
December 17, 1991
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, December 17, 1991 Philip Burke's caricature of Donald Trump is featured on the cover. Known for his depictions of U.S. Presidents, it is nice to have his illustration of Donald Trump long before his presidency. The related article, "TRUMP - BEGINNING OF THE END", begins on the front page and continues for multiple pages within and includes additiona... See More
Serial killer & rapist Albert Fish trial...
Item #671861
March 13, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 13, 1935
* Albert H. Fish trial - creepy acts
* Serial killer, child rapist and cannibal
* "The Boogey Man" - "Gray Man"
* "Brooklyn Vampire" - "Werewolf of Wysteria"
The top of the back page has a one column heading: "FISH IS IDENTIFIED BY GIRL'S PARENTS" with subheads. (see) I suspect this is one of the few ... See More
Mahatma Gandhi starts salt march to Dandi...
Item #671860
April 10, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 10, 1930
* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (Mahatma)
* Fight for India independence (Salt tax)
* Gujarat, India villages campaign
Page 10 has one column headings: "GANDHI TO SPREAD HIS GOSPEL BY AUTO" "Abandons Collection of Salt at Dandi to Begin Whirlwind Tour of Gujarat Villages" and more. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. ... See More
Charles Ponzi about to be exposed...
Item #671859
July 30, 1920
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 30, 1920
* Charles Ponzi close to exposure
* Italian swindler and con artist
* Wall Street scheme - Stock Market
The front page has a one column heading: "PONZI TO START 'BANK' IN NEW YORK" with subheads. (see) Was this the beginning of the end as he would be arrested just two week later.
Twenty-four pages, damaged along the spine with clos... See More
Amelia Earhart lost in 1937...
Item #671856
July 18, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 18 1937
* Amelia Earhart famous disappearance
* Lost over the Pacific Ocean
* Search ending - dead ?
The top of page 12 has a one column heading: "NAVY TO STOP HUNT FOR MISS EARHART" with subheads. (see) She went missing over two weeks earlier. The search would officially end on this day. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in thi... See More
Prohibition ends in Oklahoma & more....
Item #671855
July 12, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 12, 1933
* End of Prohibition in Oklahoma
* Connecticut & New Hampshire
* Beer - liquor returns
The front page has a one column heading: "BEER BY NEARLY 2-1 VOTED IN OKLAHOMA" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the states of Oklahoma, Connecticut and New Hampshire ratifying the repeal of prohibition. Always nice to have notable events... See More
Jeffrey Dahmer arrested... serial killer...
Item #671854
July 25, 1991
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 25, 1991
* Jeffrey Dahmer arrested
* Serial killer and sex offender
* Rape, murder & dismemberment
The top of page 4 has a two column heading: "Suspect Admits Killing, Dismembering 11 Men" with subhead. (see) Coverage on the arrest and realization of Jeffrey Dahmer's killings.
Complete 1st section only with all 30 pages, nice condition.... See More
John Wayne Gacy discovered... serial killer clown...
Item #671853
December 23, 1978
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 23, 1978
* John Wayne Gacy arrested (1st report)
* Serial "killer clown" discovered
Here is a issue on the discovery of John Wayne Gacy's crimes in a Chicago suburb. The top of page 12 has a two column heading: "Chicago Man Reportedly Tells of Killing 32 Youths" with subhead: "Contractor Who Liked to Clown for Children Charged in 1Death; ... See More
Richard Ramirez "Night Stalker" conviction in a L.A. paper...
Item #671836
September 21, 1989
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 21, 1989
* Serial killer & rapist Richard Ramirez
* Los Angeles area home invasion predator
* "Night Stalker" guilty verdict - conviction
The top of the front page gas a headline: "Ramirez Guilty on All Night Stalker Murder Charges" with photo of Ramirez giving the "devil sign" outside the courthouse after verdict. Lengthy text con... See More
Five issues from the Revolutionary War era...
Item #671835
January 1, 1779
(5) A lot of five Revolutionary War era (mostly) newspapers: London Gazette, 1778 & 1780; London Chronicle, 1775; and Middlesex Journal, 1772. All complete issues in good condition but I find no notable American content.
The financial crisis of 1873...
Item #671815
September 7, 1873
NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 7, 1873
* Panic of 1873
* Wall Street - stock market
Page 9 begins with column heads on the financial panic of 1873 including: "Financial And Commercial" "A Feverish Feeling in Wall Street" "A Decline Is Gold" Stocks Weak And Fluctuating" and more.
Sixteen pages, nice condition.... See More
Kelsey Outrage of 1873...
Item #671814
September 3, 1873
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 3, 1873
* Charles G. Kelsey outrage
* Tar & feathered murder scandal
* Huntington, Long Island, New York
Page 3 has a lengthy article with headings that include: "THE FATE OF KELSEY" "The Remains Found in Oyster Bay a Subject Discussion" "Feeling In Huntington" "Curious Stories About Kelsey's Disappearance" and mor... See More
Nova Scotia hurricane of 1873 ...
Item #671813
August 29, 1873
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 29, 18753
* Nova Scotia Hurricane disaster
The top of page 7 has one column headings: "A TERRIBLE HURRICANE" "Dreadful Effects of the Recent Gale in Nova Scotia" "A Hundred Vessels Ashore Along the Coast" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete with all 12 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.... See More
Al 'Scarface' Capone pleads guilty....
Item #671812
June 17, 1931
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., June 17, 1931
* Al 'Scarface' Capone
* Income tax evasion guilty plea
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "CAPONE ABDICATES AS GANGLAND CZAR BY PLEADING GUILTY" with subheads. First report coverage on Al 'Scarface' Capone pleading guilty Income tax evasion. He would later retract his plea after he realized the potenti... See More
Early balloning in 1873...
Item #671811
September 9, 1873
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 9, 1873
* Early Ballooning - Transatlantic voyage planning
* Balloonists John Wise & Washington Harrison Donaldson
The top of page 7 has one column headings: "Stop That Balloon" "The Voice of "Humanity" Pleading" "The Doom Of Professor Wise" and more. The flight didn't go that well as they were forced to land i... See More
Samuek Baker military expedition to Africa...
Item #671810
August 28, 1873
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 28, 1873
* British explorer Sir Samuel Baker
* Military expedition to Nile region - Africa
The top of page 3 has one column headings: "SIR SAMUEL BAKER" "The White Nile Fully Discussed" "The Three White Men At Ujiji" and more. (see) Text takes up over 1 1/2 columns.
Complete with 12 pages, good condition.... See More
Assassination of gangster Jack 'Legs' Diamond...
Item #671809
December 18, 1931
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass. Dec. 18, 1931
* Jack "Legs" Diamond assassination
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "Jack 'Legs' Diamond Slain Following Gay Festivities Celebrating His Acquittal" with subheads and photo of Diamond. (see)
Complete with 28 pages, light toning at the margins, a few small binding holes along, generally very nice.... See More
Nazis surrenders in 1945...
Item #671808
May 8, 1945
DETROIT TIMES, Extra, May 8, 1945
* Germany Surrenders
* V-E day - Nazis quit
Above the masthead is a heading: "FIRST V-E PHOTOS" with 2 American flags on both sides. Then a lead in banner heading reads: "Official! Peace in Europe" in red lettering with a banner headline: "VICTORY !" and: "Shooting Stops at 6:01 P.M." And what makes this
... See More
* Germany Surrenders
* V-E day - Nazis quit
Above the masthead is a heading: "FIRST V-E PHOTOS" with 2 American flags on both sides. Then a lead in banner heading reads: "Official! Peace in Europe" in red lettering with a banner headline: "VICTORY !" and: "Shooting Stops at 6:01 P.M." And what makes this
Russia declares war in Japan...
Item #671807
August 8, 1945
HONOLULU STAR-BULLETIN, 2nd EXTRA, Aug. 8, 1945
* Russia declares war on Japan
* Hiroshima, Japan atomic bombing
Very late in the war, in fact less than a week before Japan surrendered, Russia declared war on Japan, noted here in a dramatic banner headline above the masthead: "RUSSIA WAR ACTION DOOMS JAPANESE!" with subheads (see). Nice to have from the spot where the U.S. e... See More
Fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989.....
Item #671806
November 10, 1989
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 10, 1989
* Fall of the Berlin Wall (1st report)
* Brandenburg Gate w/ photo
The top of the front page has a headline: "East Germany Opens Borders; Wall Has 'No More Meaning'" with subheads and related photo.
Complete with all sections (150+ pages), light toning along the central fold, nice condition.... See More
1793 Boston, Massachusetts...
Item #671805
May 15, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 15, 1793
* 18th century American title
Eighteenth century American publications are somewhat scarce. Contains news of the day and various advertisements.
Pages 3 & 4 include 16 illustrated ship ads.
Complete as a 4 page issue, nice condition.
Popular for the colorful political cartoons...
Item #671771
November 12, 1884
PUCK, New York, Nov. 12, 1884 Puck was America's first successful humor magazine of colorful cartoon caricatures and political satire, publishing from 1871 until 1918. It was also the first to successfully adopt full color lithography printing for a weekly publication. The color prints are much desired for their displayability. This issue has as its political cartoons:
front page: "... See More
Death sentence for Captian Jack & others...
Item #671769
August 24, 1873
THE NEW YORK HERALD, August 24, 1873
* Captain Jack & Boston Charley
* And other Modoc Indians
* Death sentences - Lava Beds War
The top of page 7 has one column headings that include: "MODOC DEATH WARRENTS" "Sentence of the Court Martial on Lava Beds Murderers" "Their Doom Sealed" "To Be Hanged at Fort Klamath, Oregon, October 3, 1873" and more... See More
Russian Mennonites coming to America ?....
Item #671768
August 23, 1873
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 23, 1873
* Russian Mennonites
* Coming to America ?
* Anabaptists - Anabaptism
The top of page 11 has one column headings: "THE MENNONITES" "A Colony of Quakers from the Black Sea Coming to America" "Modern Anabaptists Swelling the Tide of Immigration" and more. (see)
Complete with 12 pages, nice condition.... See More
Displayable issue on the end of World War I...
Item #671767
November 13, 1918
THE CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 13, 1918
* re. First Armistice at Compeigne
* World War I fighting ends
The nice banner headline announces: "MUST GIVE UP ALL U-BOATS" with subheads. Great for display. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete with 22 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins and central fold... See More
Stock market has its biggest gain in history...
Item #671766
March 16, 1933
NEW YORK TIMES, March 16, 1933
* Wall Street - stock market
* Biggest percentage gain is history
While most reports on the stock market have a negative focus--"crash" days always sell well--we are pleased to offer this issue which was a bit of brightness in the midst of the Great Depression.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average had its single best day (percentage change) in his... See More
1873 Lemont, Illinois train wreck disaster...
Item #671765
August 18, 1873
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 18, 1873
* Lemont, Illinois train wreck
* Chicago and Alton Railroad disaster
The top of page 7 has one column headings that include: "ANOTHER DISASTER" "Dreadful Railroad Collision Near Lemont, Twenty Miles from Chicago" "Eleven Passengers Killed--Thirty-five Maimed and Scalded" "Terrible Scenes" and more. (see) Text takes ... See More
Henry Bartle Frere & the African slave trade
Item #671764
August 11, 1873
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 11, 1873
* Sir Henry Bartle Frere
* Sultans of Zanzibar & Muscat
* African slave trade - traffic
The back page has a correspondence from Henry Bartle Frere at Zanzibar, Africa with heading: "The East African Slave Trade" (see)
Complete in 10 pages, nice condition.
1798 Engraving of a porcupine in the masthead...
Item #671759
March 29, 1798
PORCUPINE'S GAZETTE, Philadelphia, March 29, 1798
* Rare 18th century American title
* 3 runaway slaves advertisements
The masthead features an engraving of a porcupine. The entire front page is taken up with ads. The front page has a runaway slave ad under: "Ten Dollars reward" Two more appear on the back page. (see) News of the day and other advertisements.
Four pages... See More
Jimmy Hoffa officially declared dead...
Item #671756
July 31, 1982
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 31, 1982
* Jimmy Hoffa is declared dead
* American Labor Union leader
* International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Page 20 has a somewhat discrete report headed: "Hoffa Kin Now Can Ask That He Be Declared Legally Dead" (see)
Jimmy Hoffa disappeared July 30, 1975 & was officially declared dead July 30, 1982. He was an American labor union leader who served... See More
Great issue on the Battle of Britain...
Item #671754
August 15, 1940
LOS ANGELES HERALD EXPRESS--6th WAR EXTRA, Aug. 15, 1940
* Battle of Britain
* London bombings
* WWII Nazi bombers
* FRONT LEAF ONLY
A simply terrific & huge banner headline screams: "6000 PLANES BATTLE; BOMBS SHAKE LONDON".
This was the historic Battle of Britain, when London was assaulted by the German Luftwaffe for several months during this time.
Front leaf only ... See More
1851 Sandusky, Ohio....
Item #671750
September 15, 1851
SANDUSKY WEEKLY REGISTER, Ohio, Sept. 15, 1851
* Erie County
* Uncommon title
This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with a few advertisements. Located in Northern Ohio, Sandusky is situated along the shores of Lake Erie.
Complete, measures 26 x 19 inches, some wear at the folds, generally good.
1718 World's oldest daily newspaper...
Item #671749
September 16, 1718
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 16, 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
Rudolf Hess death... Hitler's deputy...
Item #671748
August 17, 1989
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 17, 1987
* Rudolf Hess death (1st report)
* Adolph Hitler's deputy
* Nazi Party - Germany
The front page has a two column heading: "Rudolf Hess Dies After Half-Century in Prison" with photo. (see)
Complete 1st section only with all22 pages, nice condition.
Abraham Lincoln's General Orders 1, 2, and 3...
Item #671734
THE CIRCULAR, Oneida, New York, March 20, 1862 Included is an article titled: "Late News - The President's War Orders", which includes the text of 3 orders (General Orders 1, 2, and 3), each signed in block type by the President: Abraham Lincoln.
Page 2 has an intriguing article: "The Black Scholar" which is quite lengthy.
A tabloid size newspaper from the famo
... See More
Page 2 has an intriguing article: "The Black Scholar" which is quite lengthy.
A tabloid size newspaper from the famo
Great account of Teamster leader Jimmy Hoffa, and why he disappeared...
Item #671732
September 8, 1975
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Sept. 8, 1975
* Jimmy Hoffa's disappearance
* American Labor Union leader
* International Brotherhood of Teamsters
A great issue of this famous counter-culture newspaper as the front page teases the lengthy article within: "The Billion-Dollar Reason for Hoffa's Disappearance" with a photo of Jimmy Hoffa as well.
Pages 6 and 7 are entire... See More
1928 Hubert Wilkins trans-Arctic flight....
Item #671720
April 23, 1928
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 23, 1928
* Australian polar explorer & aviator Hubert Wilkins
* Trans-arctic airplane flight w/ Carl Ben Eielson
* Point Barrow, Alaska to Spitsbergen, Norway
The front page has a one column heading: "CAPT. WILKINS TELLS STORY OF POLAR FLIGHT" with subhead. (see) Related map on page 2.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Compl... See More
1873 Third Carlist War..
Item #671717
August 7, 1873
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 7, 1873
* Third Carlist War
* Civil War in Spain
* Liberals - Republicans
Page 3 has many one column headings: "CHAOTIC SPAIN" "DISINTEGRATION" "Full Details of the Rising at Cartegena" "Battle of Alpens" and more. (see) Lengthy text.
Complete in 12 pages, nice condition.... See More
1873 steamboat Wawaset disaster...
Item #671711
August 9, 1873
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 9, 1873
* Steamboat Wawaset fire disaster
* Potomac River sinking
The top of page 4 has one column headings: "DREADFUL CALAMITY" "The Steamboat Wawasset (sic) Burned on the Potomac" "Over Fifty Passengers Lost" "Flame and Smoke Drive Off the Fireman" and more. (see)
Complete in 10 pages, nice condition.... See More
Serpollet's Steam Racer...
Steel rail industry... Railroads, street cars...
Item #671705
May 17, 1902
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 17, 1902
The front page has: "Manufacture Of Steel Rails", which includes additional coverage on an inside page. Also included are: "Howard's Dock", ""Ramblersville' On Jamaica Bay", "The Photorama", "A Rock Pillar At Acoma, New Mexico", "Serpollet's Record-Breaking Steam Racer" and m... See More
Luyties Helicopter... Largest Ever Tested (?)...
Item #671703
July 11, 1908
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 11, 1908 The front page has two halfpg. photos of: "The Luyties Helicopter, Probably The Largest Experimental Rotary Flying Machine Ever Tested"., which includes supporting text on an inside page. Also present is: "United States Scout Cruiser 'Salem'...", "Testing New York's High Pressure Fire Service", "A Collectio... See More
The world's largest crane (in 1920)... Philadelphia Naval Yard...
Item #671702
August 21, 1920
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, N. Y., Aug. 21, 1920 Nice, full front cover photo in three colors: "The Largest Of Its Kind: 350 Ton Crane at Philadelphia Navy Yard", which contains details and additional photos on an inside page. Other coverage includes: "Is There a Coal Shortage", "'Miss America,' built and owned by G.A. Wood...", "Record Weather", and two gr... See More
Bleriot monoplane... Grahame-White bi-plane...
Item #671701
November 5, 1910
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, November 5, 1910 Full frontpage photo: "Auburn in his fast Bleriot monoplane and Grahame-White in a farmer biplane during one of the hourly distance contests" which is in regards to "The International Aviation Meeting". This also has an accompanying three page article inside on the meet, with many more photos. Also within the article are: "Th... See More
1873 S.F. Chinatown sex slaves...
Item #671697
July 31, 1873
THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 31, 1873
* Chinatown's sex slaves (girls)
* San Francisco, California Chinese
* Human trafficking - Tong Wars
The top of page 5 has one column headings: "HIP YEE TONG" "An Infamous Secret Chinese Society in San Francisco" and more. (see)
Complete in 10 pages, nice condition.
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