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EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Aug. 3, 1772
* Rare title
Pages 1 and 2 are almost entirely taken up with various European news, including military events, with pgs. 3 & 4 mostly taken up with ads.
Four pages, folio size, nice condition.
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, April 2, 1774
* Boston Port Act passed in a British publication
* Boston Tea Party colonists punishment for destroyed tea
The front page has a report that Thomas Hutchinson, governor of Massachusetts, requests to return to England, with Thomas Gage appointed as his replacement.
But of great significance is the page 2, 3 & 4 printing of the Boston Port Bill, titled: "An Act to Discontinue, in Such Manner & for such Time as are Therein Mentioned, the…
THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, May 15, 1769
* The Boston Non-Importation Agreement
* Boycott of British goods b merchants & traders
* Rare Colonial Pennsylvania publication
The entire front page is taken up with: "The Speech of Th-m-s P--wn--ll, Esq. in the House of "Commons, in Favour of America" which is an interesting defense of the colonists in list of the troubles they are having with England.
A few bits include: "...that there could be any…
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 11, 1872
* The great Boston Fire w/ ftpg. map
* One of most costly fires in U.S. history
The front page is dominated by a very nice & large: "MAP OF THE BURNT DISTRICT. Showing the Extend of the Great Fire in the City of Boston, Covering 65 Acres of Ground and 700 Buildings."
Also nice first column heads including: "BOSTON" "Terrible Work of the Fire Fiend" "An Accurate Account of the Destruction" & much more.
The entire front page is devoted to reports on the fire with more…
USA TODAY, June 10, 1985
* The L.A. Lakers beat the Boston Celtics to win the NBA basketball title
* The Lakers finally bury the Garden Ghost
The front page has a heading: "Champs: Lakers KAREEM Celtics" with color photo of Jabbar. (see images) More in the sport's section with a front page headline: "L.A. slams door on Boston" with subheads and another color photo.
Complete with all sections (42 pages), nice condition.
Note: On June 9, 1985, the Los Angeles Lakers clinched the NBA…
* Early events of the Revolutionary War
* Early map of the Boston, Massachusetts area
The first several pages contain a nice account of Parliamentary discussion concerning the troubles in America, a portion including: "...the rebellious war now levied is become more general, & is manifestly carried on for the purpose of establishing an independent empire. I need not dwell upon the fatal effects of the success of such a plan..." with
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL DRAWING-ROOM COMPANION, Boston, May 10, 1851
* Thomas Sims - Negro
* Fugitive slave case
This was perhaps America's first successful illustrated newspaper, existing from 1851 thru 1859. It set the format for other more successful titles to emulate, most notably Frank Leslie's Illustrated (1855) and Harper's Weekly (1857). All were modeled after the British title London Illustrated News which began in 1842.
This is the volume 1, number 2 issue. Most of the front…
THE OMAHA EVENING BEE, Nebraska, October 8 - 10, 12-13, 1914
* Boston Braves (Atlanta)
* Philadelphia Athletics
* World Series of baseball
* Complete set for all games
This is a five-issue set (the 11th was a Sunday, no issue was printed) covering the 1914 World Series between the Boston Braves and Philadelphia Athletics. This was the first four-game sweep in World Series history, excluding any tie games.
Each issue has a pink-colored front page that carries the coverage of the…
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, May 14, 1979
* "BOSTON" American rock band
* Giants Stadium concert advertisement
* "Music at the Meadowlands" rock festival
* "Dont' Look Back" 2nd album tour
Page 61 has a nice full page advertisement for the "Music at the Meadowlands" rock festival featuring American rock band "BOSTON" amongst others. (see images)
Note: Music at the Meadowlands was a notable rock festival held on June 17, 1979, at Giants Stadium in…
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, March 22, 1919
* Babe Ruth signs final contract with Boston
* Prelude to the trade with New York Yankees
* Major league baseball - MLB
The sports page, page 11, has a one column head: "Ruth Signs With Red Sox For Three Years" with the report noting in part: "...signed a three-year's contract with the world's champion Boston American League Baseball Club at a salary reported to be around $10,000 per playing season. Ruth was a holdout until…
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BOSTON HERALD, Boston, Massachusetts, May 11, 1999
* Nomar Garciaparra's 2-grand slam performance
* Only occurrence of the feat on one's home field
Page 84 of the Sports Section has: "Nomar just grand", with the subhead: "Sox slam Seattle on record night", which announces only the occurrence in MLB modern history that a ballplayer hit two grand slams in the same game on their home field, and only the 13th time at any ballpark. Considerable related text and a large photo are also…
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 24, 1770
* The Boston Massacre
* Historic reporting
This is simply a terrific issue as it gives an excellent account of the Boston Massacre as taken from the "Boston Gazette" newspaper of March 12, 1770, the issue so famous that it was reprinted due to its excellent account of this, one of the most famous events of the 18th century, and a catalyst for action which would result in the Revolutionary War.
The report begins: "On the evening of Monday,…
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, October 12, 1912
* Boston Red Sox vs. New York Giants
* World Series of baseball (game 4)
* In a Boston publication (rare)
The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "FENWAY PARK AGAIN SCENE OF BIG WORLD SERIES BALL GAMES" with subheads and box scores for game 4. (see) Rare to have in the Boston publication.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 14 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally nice. Should…
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THE BOSTON GLOBE, Boston, Massachusetts, May 11, 1999
* Nomar Garciaparra's 2-grand slam performance
* Only occurrence of the feat on one's home field
The top of the front page has: "Garciaparra clouts two grand slams, 2-run homer in 12-4 rout of Mariners", which announces only the occurrence in MLB modern history that a ballplayer hit two grand slams in the same game on their home field, and only the 13th time at any ballpark. The front page of the sports section has: "Slam Dance",…
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 13, 1872
* The great Boston Fire
* One of most costly fires in U.S. history
The top of the ftpg. has column heads on the huge Boston Fire with: "BOSTON ALIVE AGAIN" "Business Men Too Busy to Mourn Over Their Losses" and more. Page 3 has a large & detailed map headed: "BOSTON & THE BURNT DISTRICT. Diagram Showing the Location & Extend of the Great Fire of Sunday, Nov. 10".
Page 2 has: "Visitors to the Yosemite Valley--New Facilities for Travelers, Artists &…
EVENING GAZETTE, Boston, March 14, 1835 Complete 4 page periodical from the early part of the 19th century. This issue measures 25 1/2 x 17 1/2 inches, a little light damp staining, nice condition.
Background: The Boston Evening Gazette of the 1830s was a prominent and influential broadsheet newspaper that played a key role in Boston’s political and social life during the early 19th century. Published daily, it was known for its comprehensive coverage of both local and national news, along…
THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, March 30, 1776
* American Revolutionary War
* Great year to have (1776)
* Benjamin Franklin song
The front page begins with a wonderful letter beginning; "The Ministry have boasted much of their regular, their disciplined troops, which they fancied capable of beating all the irregulars in the world. One would wonder how men of any attention to what has passed, could deceive themselves into such an opinion when so many facts, within the…
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 29, 1929
* Boston Red Sox 1st Sunday game
* Blue law broken for 1st time
This 48 page newspaper has one column headline on page 18 that include: "ATHLETICS CONQUER RED SOX BY 7 TO 3" "Triumph Before 23,000 in First Major League Sunday Game Staged in Boston" and more with box scores. (see)
Tells of the very first MLB baseball game held in Boston MA on a Sunday. Due to Fenway's proximity to a church and the resulting protesters, the Red Sox game was…
ROCHESTER DEMOCRAT & CHRONICLE, New York, November 11, 1872
* The great Boston Fire (1st report)
* One of most costly fires in U.S. history
More than half of the first column is taken up with heads on the disastrous Boston fire, which caused $75 million in damage in 65 acres, beginning: "FIRE ! ", "BOSTON", "Meets The Fate of Chicago!", "Conflagration Breaks Out Saturday Evening" and much more (see photos). The text takes over half of the front page.
Four pages, large folio size,…
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Massachusetts, September 3, 1853 The front page features a half-page illustration "September". Within the issue is: "Jullien, the Artist" with an accompanying small illustration of him; "The Clipper Ship Sovereign of the Seas"; "Market Street Railroad Bridge, Philadelphia"; Genin's Contribution to the Palace"; "Boston Pulpit - No. 10" which includes illustrations of Rev. Andrew L. Stone and Park Street Church, Boston. Additional articles, illustrations and…
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, April 19, 1966
* Bill Russell - Boston Celtics
* Becomes 1st black coach in the NBA
The sport's section (page 8) has a three column heading: "'Pleased, Proud, Happy' Russell Leads Celtics In Second Playoff Tilt" First report coverage on Bill Russell being named the new coach of the Boston Celtics. Nice to have from a town close to Boston.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 20 pages, light toning at the margins, nice…
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, from Leominster, Massachusetts, dated April 17, 1935
* Babe Ruth debut w/ Boston Braves
* Home run in his opening game
This 8 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 7 that include:
* RUTH'S MIGHTY HOME RUN MACE POUNDS OUT 4-2 TRIBAL VICTORY
and more. Tells of Babe Ruth's 1st game playing with the Boston Braves after his release from the New York Yankees the previous year. (opening day game). Box scores as well. Nice to have from a city close…
ROCHESTER DEMOCRAT AND CHRONICLE, Rochester, New York, November 12, 1872
* The great Boston Fire
* One of most costly fires in U.S. history
The front page has one column headlines: "THE BOSTON FIRE", "It Breaks Out Afresh", "But is Promptly Suppressed", "The Fire Now Confined To The Ruins", "Many Persons Buried Therein" and more. Coverage on the Great Boston Fire of 1872.
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4 pages, large size measuring 27 x 22 inches, good…
THE WORLD, New York City, April 23, 1869
* Early Woman's "Equal pay & safe working conditions
* Progressive Women reformers - labor rights reform
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "WOMEN IN DESPAIR" with subheads. (see images) Report takes up entire last column and continues on page 2 for another 1 1/2 columns.
Complete with 8 pages, minor spine wear, nice condition.
Background:On April 21, 1869, Boston reformers and female wage-earners gathered at Tremont…
A Benedict Arnold letter... Less than 60 days until the Declaration!
THE NEW-ENGLAND CHRONICLE, Boston, May 9, 1776 Although the title might sound rather common (similar title published in Salem & Cambridge), this is actually a very scarce, short-lived title.
On April 25, 1776 this newspaper was removed from Cambridge and printed at Boston, just 2 issues before this one. The last issue of this title published was on September 12, 1776, meaning just eleven issues were published at Boston.
The front page begins with a letter: "It is now become highly necessary…
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FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, October 5, 1960
* Eastern Air Lines Flight 375
* Boston MA airplane disaster (1st report)
* Lockheed Model 188 Electra
The front page has a six column headline: "3 Area Marines In Boston Electra Crash Fatal To 61" with subhead and related photo. 1st report coverage on the Eastern Air Lines Flight 375 airplane crash disaster in Boston, Massachusetts.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 22 pages, minor margin wear, generally…
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, May 26, 1987
* "BOSTON" American rock band
* Meadowlands Arena concert advertisement
* "Third Stage" album tour in New Jersey
* "Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers" concert
* Madison Square Garden - MSG advertisement
Page 84 has a nice full page advertisement for upcoming performances by "BOSTON" at the Meadowlands Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Note: On July 3, 1987, the band Boston performed at the Meadowlands Arena…
BLADE EXTRA! Nov. 10, 2:30 p.m. A terrific broadside, long & narrow, reporting on the horrible destruction of the Great Boston Fire of 1872. As was typical of news extras rushed to streets, there is no formal name at the top (there was a "Blade" in Toledo, Ohio) nor is the year printed. Obviously the locals who consumed the "Extra" knew the name of the issuing newspaper & the year it was printed.
The headlines note: "Blazing Boston" "Terrible Destruction" "The Business Portion of Boston in…
Panoramic views of Washington Street, Boston
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Massachusetts, May 14, 1853
* Interior views of Niblo's Garden, Broadway, New York
* Multiple panoramic views of Washington Street, Boston
This issue contains: "Views of the Interior of the Opera House at Niblo's Garden, New York," and the double-page centerfold "Grand Panoramic view of the West Side of Washington St., Boston, Massachusetts," providing three panoramic views. Also included is: "View of the McLean Asylum for the Insane, in Somerville,…
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 12, 1940
* Boston College Eagles football
* Lambert-Meadowlands Trophy
* Northeast Division 1 best
The sport's section (page 40) has one column headings: "TROPHY PRESENTED TO BOSTON COLLEGE" "Very Rev. W.J. Murphy Accepts Lambert Award on Behalf of Unbeaten Eleven" and more with photo. (see) First report coverage on the Boston College Eagles football team winning the Lambert Trophy for being the best in the Northeast.
Other news, sports and advertisements…
THE QUINCY EVENING NEWS, Mass., March 30, 1929
* Boston Bruins - NHL Hockey
* Wins Stanley Cup title (1st)
* vs. New York Rangers
Page 7 has a one column heading: "Boston Gets First Hockey Championship" with subhead. (see images) First report coverage on the Boston Bruins winning the 1928-29 Stanley Cup by defeating the New York Rangers. This was their very first title.
Fourteen pages, light toning, some wear along the spine, otherwise good.
THE BOSTON GAZETTE, "New-England", March 12, 1739
* Extremely early & rare Colonial publication
This is one of the most noted & long-lived American newspapers we have had the pleasure to offer, and is the earliest of this title we have offered. It began publishing in 1719 and existed thru 1798. It was founded by James Franklin, older brother of Ben Franklin and from whom Ben apprenticed in the printing business.
Brigham notes only 3 institutions have this date.
A handsome issue for display with…
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THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, March 1, 1788
* United States Constitution
* State of New Hampshire
* Pillar illustration - cartoon
This is one of the most desired & elusive issues of this title to be had, as it contains one of the cherished "pillar cartoons". The only other newspaper we have discovered that used the pillar cartoons is the Independent Chronicle, also from Boston.
Russell, the publisher, devised a cartoon showing each state as a column for the new "federal…
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 10, 1904
* Boston Red Sox wins American League pennant
* Major League Baseball - MLB
The front page has a one column heading: "Boston Club Wins Pennant" with subhead. (see) Interestingly there was no World Series for this year. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
Complete with 6 pages, two small, lightly inked library stamps within…
Dated in 1810...
BOSTON PATRIOT, Massachusetts, 1810 An authentic issue of this famous title dated in the year 1810. Woodcut prints of ships, period advertising, and political reporting are common. A great issue to have if desiring to gain a snap-shot view of 1810 from one of the most prominent cities and cultural hubs of early America. in the mid-1800's, the Boston Patriot would become absorbed by what is currently the Boston Herald.
The issue is complete, has light browning and typical (minor)…
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 Eagles football team. He would coach 2 seasons there before becoming Notre Dame's head coach. Always nice to have…
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., April 17, 1939
* Boston Bruins - NHL Hockey
* Wins Stanley Cup title
The top of page 10 has a three column heading: "Boston Bruins Defeat Maple Leafs Again and Capture First World's Hockey Championship in 10 Years" with subheads, lineups and photo of Bill Cowley. (see images). First report coverage on the Boston Bruins winning the 1938-39 Stanley Cup by defeating the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Complete in 14 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins,…
The prime print is the very nice doublepage centerfold captioned: "Inauguration Of The Statue Of Franklin" in Court Square, Boston" with a related article headed: "Inauguration of the Franklin Statue, Boston".
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, April 20, 1930
* Clarence DeMar wins Boston Marathon
* Seventh and last win at 41 years old
* Great depression era original
The front page of this section has one column headings: "DE MAR CAPTURES BOSTON MARATHON" "43-Year-Old Melrose Star, Running in Event for 13th Time, Scores Victory" "Triumphs By 400 Yards" and more. (see) First report coverage on Clarence DeMar winning his last Boston Marathon at the age of 41.
Other sports news of the…
* Great Boston Brinks Robbery
* 1st report of the "Crime of the Century"
* Over 2 Million $$$$ stolen
The front page has a two column heading: "$1,000,000 in Cash Seized By 7 Masked Men in Boston".
While the headline states $1 million in cash was stolen, the actual heist including everything was over $2 million, making it the largest robbery to date within the United States, earning the title: "The Crime of the Century!"
Complete in 16 pages, a little lite rubbing next to the date and lite library
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 16, 2013
* The Boston Marathon bombings
* Dzhokhar & Tamerlan Tsarnaev
The front page has the bold banner heading, "TERROR IN BOSTON," with subhead, "At least 3 killed, 140 hurt in twin bombings near marathon finish line," with a near half-page, graphic photo of the scene. Additional coverage and photos are included (see images for details).
The issue is believed to be complete, but is being sold for the related content - which has been confirmed to be present.…
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COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, December 2, 1820
* The Historic Green Dragon Tavern (Boston).
* The Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Massachusetts
The first column of the front page has 2 wonderful advertisements: one for a meeting which was to be held at the (now) historic Green Dragon Tavern, and the other for a meeting to be held by The Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Massachusetts (Masons).
Also present are illustrated ads for playing cards, fishing rods and shipping. Other news of the day and…
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Michigan, July 5, 1925
* Pickwick Club collapse
* Chinatown dance hall
* Boston, Massachusetts
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "12 KNOWN DEAD, OTHERS TRAPPED IN DANCE HALL RUINS" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the Pickwick Club dance hall collapse in Boston. Forty-four people would perish during this disaster. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other new of the day. Complete…
YORK DAILY RECORD, Pennsylvania, June 16, 2011 (Sports Section only) The front page of the Sports Section has a large photo of Zdeno Chara holding up the Stanley Cup with the heading "Killer B's cop Cup". Other headings include: "The Boston Bruins won their first Stanley Cup since 1972 by blanking Vancouver 4-0 in Game 7", "Thomas earns MVP nod" and "Boston is the first team in NHL history to win a Game 7 three times in the same postseason" with several photos from the game.
Sports section…
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1748 Among the items in this issue are a full page map headed: "Plan of the Late Fire in Cornhill" with a listing of the various tenants displaced by the fire; "Observations of a New Comet" with a related small print; "Description of the Imperial City of Aix La Chappelle"; "Account of the Fortress of Maestricht" -- the accompanying foldout map is not present. Nearly two pages are taken up with reports concerning: The Case of Impressing Men in the New…
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Oct. 22, 1859 The front page has a print of: "The Old Salt House, Long Wharf, Boston".
Other prints within include: "View on the Chenango River, New York"; a montage of 7 prints of: "Remarkable Trees" and more.
Sixteen pages, good condition.
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 25, 1940
* Jimmie Foxx 500th home run (2nd ever to do so)
* Boston Red Sox - MLB Major League Baseball
The top of page 26 has a one column heading: FOXX HITS 500TH HOMER AS BOSTON WINS, 16-8, 4-3" with subhead and box scores (see images).
Complete with 38 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, April 29, 1966
* Boston Celtics
* Bill Russell
* Red Auerbach
Page 8 has a three column headline: "Proud Celtics' Defense Wins Eighth Straight NBA Championship" with related photo. 1st report coverage on the Boston Celtics beating the Los Angeles Lakers to win their 8th straight NBA title.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 24 pages, good condition.
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, February 19, 1972
* Dave Cowens of the Boston Celtics color cover
* Loads of sports news throughout
Full front page has a color action photo of Dave Cowens, center for the Boston Celtics, and Basketball Hall of Famer.
Has a report about Cowens on page 3.
Other sports news throughout this 48 page issue that is in very nice condition.
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