Atlanta Falcons get franchise team...
Item #661103
July 1, 1965
THE NEWS AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, Single leaf only, July 1, 1965
* Atlanta Falcons get franchise team (1st report)
* NFL football - Georgia
* SINGLE LEAF ONLY ***********
Here is a single page cut out of a damaged issue (pages 19 & 20 only) which has a two column heading: "Atlanta Gains NFL Franchise For $9 Million" with a large portion of the text. Still nice for framing as is... See More
Robert E. Lee vs. Ulysses S. Grant...
Battle of Spotsylvania Court House...
Item #661030
May 23, 1864
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, May 23, 1864
* Generals Robert E. Lee vs. Ulysses S. Grant
* Battle of Spotsylvania Court House - Virginia
* Rare Confederate title from the rebel capital
A very famous newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy. Among the front page items are: "The War News" with subheads: "From the Peninsula", "From the Southside",... See More
Much on the Battle of Gettysburg from a soldier involved...
Item #660987
July 17, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, July 17, 1863
* Battle of Gettysburg
* Great reporting from rebel eyewitness (soldier)
Not only is this a nice newspaper from the Confederacy, but it is from the Confederate capital.
The front page has various war-related content, including items headed: "The News" and a lengthier report: "Spies In The South" and other related it... See More
'Gone With The Wind' debuts in Atlanta, GA...
Item #660943
December 15, 1939
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, December 15, 1939
* Gone With The Wind film premiere in Atlanta Ga (day of)
* Clark Gable - Vivien Leigh - Leslie Howard
Here is a great report on the most successful movie of all time in terms of ticket sales. The bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "Atlanta to See if it's True What THEY Say About Dixie" with subhead. Reporti... See More
Gene Sarazen wins 1935 Masters golf tournament
Item #660554
April 9, 1935
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 9, 1935
* Gerne Sarazen wins Masters Tournament
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia
* Just the 2nd Masters ever played
The front page of section 2 (sports) has a nice banner headline: "SARAZEN'S 144 WINS MASTERS GOLF PLAYOFF" with subheads. Nice for display. First report coverage on Gene Sarazen winning the 1935 Masters Golf Tournament in Augus... See More
Byron Nelson wins 1937 Masters golf tournament
Item #660532
April 5, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 5, 1937
* Byron Nelson wins Masters Tournament
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia
The sport's section (page 23) has a banner headline: "Record-Equaling 32 on Last Nine Wins for Nelson in Augusta Golf Tourney" with subheads, 2 photos and scores. First report coverage on Byron Nelson winning the 1937 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia. Alwa... See More
Ending hostilities in the Revolutionary War...
Item #660523
June 4, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 4, 1782
* American Revolutionary War
* Hostilities coming to an end ?
Page 3 has: "American News" which includes: "...Lt. Col. Lee, from the Southern Army...& informs that General Greene, with the main body of the army, continued in a position North of Pon Pon River within four miles of Jacksonburgh...that the British army remained in t... See More
First election of Abraham Lincoln...
Item #660381
November 8, 1860
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., November 8, 1860
* Abraham Lincoln elected
* Presidential election
This is the tri-weekly edition of this famous newspaper which is perhaps the best newspaper to have with news on any Presidential election, being from the nation's capital.
The front page has a report: "The Presidential Election" which begins: "As it has be... See More
Sam Snead wins 1954 Masters golf tournament
Item #660307
April 13, 1954
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., April 13, 1954
* Sam Snead wins Masters Tournament
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia
The front page has a three column heading: "Snead Captures Masters Title" with subhead & photo. More in the sport's section (page 34) with 2 more related photos. First report coverage on Sam Snead winning the 1954 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georg... See More
Augusta National Golf Course opens in 1933...
Item #659961
January 14, 1933
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Jan. 14, 1933
* Augusta National Golf Club course opens
* Founded by golfer Bobby Jones - Georgia
* "The Masters" pro golf tournament fame
The bottom of the front page of section 2 (sports) has first report coverage on the opening of Augusta National Golf Club course, agreeably the most famous golf course in the country. The one column heading reads: "... See More
1933 Augusta National Golf Course debut...
Item #659916
January 13, 1933
NEW YORK TIMES, January 13, 1933
* Augusta National Golf Club course opens (day of)
* Founded by golfer Bobby Jones - Georgia
The sport's section (page 21) has coverage on the opening day of Augusta National Golf Club course, agreeably the most famous golf course in the country. The one column heading near the top of the page reads: "'JONES'S NEW LINKS WILL OPEN TODAY"... See More
Robert E. Lee, while a cadet at West Point...
Item #659801
August 29, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 29, 1829 Inside has over a full page taken up with: "Army of the United States - Promotions & Appointments", with one of the entries reading: "Cadet Robert E. Lee, to be brevet 2nd lieutenant 1st July, 1829". A very early report of the future & famous Confederate general. Also within: "The Creek Indians" which ... See More
Jeff Davis on the run... Another rebel general surrenders...
Item #659731
May 9, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, May 9, 1865
* Dick Taylor surrenders
* Jefferson Davis on the run
* Union soldiers coming home
Among the front page column heads on the events immediately following the Civil War are: "HOMEWARD BOUND" "The Army of the Potomac in Richmond" "40,000 Heroes March Through that City" "FLIGHT OF JEFF. DAVIS" "He Was at Washi... See More
Stone Mountain Confederate Memorial unveiling...
Item #659655
April 10, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 10, 1928
* Stone Mountain, Georgia
* Confederate Memorial unveiling
* General Robert E. Lee carving
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "WALKER ACCEPTS MOUNTAIN STATUE OF LEE FOR NATION" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the unveiling of the Confederate Memorial carving at Stone Mountain in Georgia. Lengthy report continues on... See More
Indians in Milledgeville, Georgia... 1829...
Item #659553
August 8, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland August 8, 1829 Featured in this issue is a nice report regarding Indian affairs in Milledgeville, Georgia. See images for details.
Additional articles provide news from various regions throughout America, and include political reporting.
This 16 page newspaper is in good condition, and measures 9 1/2 by 6 inches.
Marvin Griffin and the 1956 Sugar Bowl controversy...
Item #659527
December 3, 1955
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., Dec. 3, 1955
* Georgia Governor Marvin Griffin
* Southern Armageddon at Sugar Bowl ?
* Bobby Grier - 1st African American ?
The sport's section (page 33) has a two column heading: "Governor's Bowl Stand Is Opposed by Regents" with subhead and related pictorial. (see)
Complete with all 40 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, gen... See More
Bobby Grier breaks Sugar Bowl color barrier...
Item #659514
December 3, 1956
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., Dec. 3, 1956
* Bobby Grier breaks color barrier
* 1956 Sugar Bowl classic
* Georgia Tech vs. Pitt
The top of page 23 has a two column heading: "Tainted Tech Tally Beats Pitt Team, 7-0" with subhead and lineups. (see) Other major bowl games reported as well.
Complete with all 28 pages, light toning at the margins,
nice condition.
wikiedpia notes... See More
Very rare broadside issue of "The Daily Rebel" from Chattanooga...
Item #659472
September 1, 1863
THE DAILY REBEL, Chattanooga, Tennessee, Sept. 1, 1863 An extremely rare broadside newspaper, and the first we have added to our inventory in 43 years.
There is no volume or issue number, however this title began August 1, 1862. This issue is dated from the midst of the Chickamauga Campaign in Southeastern Tennessee and Northwestern Georgia. Although it began as a folio size, four pag... See More
1932 Al 'Scarface' Capone going to prison...
Item #659196
May 4, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 4, 1932
* Al Capone gets 11 year term
* Tax evasion - last chance denied
* Chicago gangster boss
The front page has a one column heading: "AL CAPONE BOUND FOR ATLANTA PRISON" with subheads. (see) Coverage on Al Capone's last day of freedom as he is on his way to the Federal Penitentiary in Atlanta, Georgia. Always nice to have notable events in history... See More
Atlanta, Georgia... General William Sherman...
Item #659144
May 27, 1864
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, May 27, 1864
* Atlanta, Georgia
* General William Sherman
Over half of the first column is taken up with Civil War heads including: "Crossing of the North Anna" "Hancock & Warren Engage the Enemy" "The Rebels Repulsed & Routed" "Sherman's Advance in Georgia" "He is Said to Have Flanked Atla... See More
Henry Picard wins 1938 Masters golf tournament
Item #658954
April 5, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 5, 1938
* Henry Picard wins Masters Tournament
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia
The sport's section (page 25) has a six column headline: "Picard Posts 285 to Take Augusta Tourney by Two Strokes" with subheads, photo and scores. First report coverage on Henry Picard winning the 1938 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia. Always nice to have... See More
1945 FDR death...
Item #658925
April 13, 1945
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 13, 1945
* Franklin D. Roosevelt FDR
* Warm Springs, Georgia
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a great banner headline: "ROOSEVELT IS DEAD!" with subheads,2 photos and mourning borders. Nice for display. More on the following pages. A full back page pictorial is also nice for display. Always nice to have notable events in history reported... See More
Very rare Revolutionary War title, with a wealth of fine content...
Item #658253
October 21, 1779
THE AMERICAN JOURNAL & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Providence, Rhode Island, October 21, 1779 A truly rare title from the Revolutionary War, as it lasted for less than 1 1/2 years from March, 1779 to August, 1781. This issue is volume 1, number 32.
Page 2 has: "By the King. A Proclamation" which begins: "Whereas we have received intelligence that preparations are making by our en... See More
Slave ships arrive at Galveston... A Proclamation by the President...
Item #657925
August 8, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 8, 1818 Page 6 has: "General Jackson's Campaign" which lists the number of: "...The Indians inhabiting the country lying between Georgia & the Mississippi river..." totaling 11,000 warriors. It notes: "This force, if embodied and hostile, would e serious enemy to the United States...".
The bkpg. has: "A P... See More
1st ever Masters golf Tournament (day 1)...
Item #657777
March 23, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 23, 1934
* Very first Masters Tournament
* 1st day results - Bobby Jones
* Augusta , Georgia
The front page of section 3 (sports) has a seven column headline: "JONES SHOOTS 76; PLACES 35TH IN STAR GOLF FIELD" with subheads. (see) This was day 1 of the very first Master's making this a very significant issue for any golf collector.
Complete with a... See More
John Wesley in Georgia...
Item #657763
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1737 Near the back is a section headed: "Historical Chronicle" with news from England & other parts of Europe. Included is a nice report: "From Georgia" beginning: "Extract of the Rev. Mr. John Wesley's Journal, minister of Savannah, containing a conference had with some of the Chickasaw Indians shewing what a deep &... See More
The Vanderbilt International Cup...
Item #657734
October 22, 1904
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, 22, 1904
* The Vanderbilt International Car Race
* The Vanderbilt International Car Race
* The Tasmanian Dasure
This issue contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day accompanied by text, which include: The Vanderbilt International Cup Contest", "Steel Training Ship "Cumberland", Recently Launched at Boston Navy Yard", "Battleship "Ge
Georgia gold mines... Sandy Hook Lighthouse...
Item #657500
HARPER'S MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, September, 1879 This issue is comprised of various articles, some of which is on gold mining at Dahlonega, Georgia which includes several small illustrations: "Newport Society in the Last Century" with illustrations including that of George Washington; "The King Collection of Engraved Gems" which includes several illustrations of coins; ... See More
1st Masters Tournament... Bobby Jones...
Item #657323
March 22, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 22, 1934
* 1st Masters Tournament
* 1st day of play - Augusta GA
* Small Bobby Jones photo
The front page of section 2 (sports) has a great banner headline: "BOBBY JONES MAKES GOLF COMEBACK TODAY" with subheads and small photo of Bobby Jones. (see) This was to be the very first day of the 1st Master's making this a very significant issue for any g... See More
1st Masters golf Tournament (day 2)...
Item #657267
March 24, 1934
THE DETROIT NEWS, March 24, 1934
* 1st ever Masters Golf Tournament
* 2nd day results - Bobby Jones
* Augusta, Georgia - Horton Smith
The front page of section 2 (sports) has a nice banner headline: "JONES IN 28TH PLACE; HORTON SMITH LEADS" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. This was day 2 of the very 1st Master's making this a very significant issue for any golf collecto... See More
1864 Battle of Totopotomoy Creek....
Item #657227
May 31, 1864
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 31, 1864
* Totopotomoy Creek
* Dallas, Georgia
Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "GRANT'S ARMY" "Our Forces All South of the Pamunky" "A Severe Cavalry Fight on Saturday" "The Enemy Driven Back With Loss" "Further News from General Sherman" "A Fight On Saturday Near Dallas"... See More
The non-negro slave trade...
John Hancock rallies the patriotic spirit... A rare newspaper from Williamsburg...
Item #656722
March 10, 1775
THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE, Williamsburg, March 10, 1775
* John Hancock and the Massachusetts Bay colonists - calls for a Day of Thanksgiving and Prayer to Almighty God
* Rare mention of the non-Negro slave trade
* Georgia agreement - the Continental Association
* Virginia troops commended
This newspaper was published by Alexander Purdie, a distinction to be made since there were three ne... See More
When Davy Crockett was an unknown...
Item #656649
December 31, 1831
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 31, 1831 It's always fascinating to find mention of notable people years before they would become a household name. Inside has one such report: an inconspicuous--yet noteworthy--mention of Davy Crockett, less than five years before he would die at the Alamo. As a member of Congress, this report notes: "...The speaker laid before the ... See More
Abe Lincoln on the Civil War... Georgia secedes from the Union...
Item #656125
January 20, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, January 20, 1861 The front page has some ominous reports concerning the troubles in the South which would soon lead to the Civil War, with first column heads including: "The Revolution" "Important News from the South" "Projected Seizure of Fort Pickens, Pensacola" "The Responsibility of Civil War Thrown on the Lincoln Administration" &... See More
Civil War map of Sherman in Georgia...
Item #656076
May 25, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 25, 1864 The top of the front page features a column-wide map headed: "Scene Of Sherman's Operations" from Calhoun to north of Ringgold.
Great column Civil War heads include: "From Sherman's Army" "Great Victory In Georgia" "Dalton In Our Possession" "The Advance on Resaca" "Splendid Pluck of His Troops&quo... See More
Civil War map of Sherman in Georgia...
Item #656075
May 25, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 25, 1864 The top of the front page features a column-wide map headed: "Scene Of Sherman's Operations" from Calhoun to north of Ringgold.
Great column Civil War heads include: "From Sherman's Army" "Great Victory In Georgia" "Dalton In Our Possession" "The Advance on Resaca" "Splendid Pluck of His Troops&quo... See More
Meade being criticized for letting Lee escape...
Item #656032
July 23, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, July 23, 1863 A nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederate States. The front page has much on the Civil War including items headed: "The News Yesterday" "The Situation In The West" "Advance Of the Enemy Upon Jackson--Sharp Fighting Along the Lines--The Enemy Repulsed--Speech of General Johnston to His Army--Fine Condition
... See More
Louis D. Brandeis... 1st Jewish Supreme Court Justice...
Item #655979
January 29, 1916
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Atlanta, Georgia, January 29, 1916 The front page carries a single column headline "Brandeis Is Named To Succeed Lamar" with subhead "Nomination Causes Great Surprise, and It Seems Certain There Will Be Gift Against Confirmation". "...The senate received the nomination with unconcealed surprise in which all official Washington joined b... See More
Confederate newspaper from Grenada, Mississippi... John H. Morgan...
Item #655861
October 22, 1862
THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Grenada, Mississippi, October 27, 1862 If the title and city of publication seem to disagree, they do not. This newspaper had a fascinating history during the Civil War. Memphis was a Confederate stronghold up through the Battle of Memphis on June 6, 1862, at which time the Yankees moved in and it became a Yankee city. Being a strong voice for the Confederacy, the &... See More
Ben Hogan wins 1951 Masters golf tournament
Item #655512
April 9, 1951
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, April 9, 1951
* Ben Hogan wins Masters Tournament
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia
The sport's section (page 27) has a banner headline: "Hogan Comes All the Way Back to Win Masters" with subhead and scores. First report coverage on Ben Hogan winning the 1951 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the... See More
The organization of the Army...
Item #655412
August 13, 1864
ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL, New York, Aug. 13, 1864 A tremendous amount of war reporting within these 16 pages, subtitled: "Gazette of The Regular & Volunteer Forces". Included are articles headed: "The Campaign In Virginia" "The Georgia Campaign" "The Army Regulations" "Vindication of Col. Dahlgren" "The Organization of the Army" ... See More
The Civil War crisis about to erupt, with Lincoln's views...
Item #655400
January 17, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 17, 1861
* Pre Civil War tensions w/ Fort Sumter
* Abraham Lincoln as president elect
The top of the first column has heads on the troubling events that would lead to the Civil War in a few months; "THE REVOLUTION" "Refusal of the President to Surrender Fort Sumter" "Major Anderson Ordered to Defend It to the Last" "A Bloody Bat... See More
First African-American to speak at the Capitol...
Item #655307
February 13, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 13, 1865
* Henry Highland Garnet - minister - abolitionist
* 1st African American to speak to Congress
* re. end of slavery during the Civil War
The ftpg. is filled with Civil War-related content, among which is are subheads including: "Great War Meeting in Richmond--Speech of Sec. Benjamin...He Advocates the Arming of Negroes--Fierce Denunciation of Yanke... See More
Lee is heading towards Gettysburg... On the death of Stonewall Jackson...
Item #655296
June 20, 1863
THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Atlanta, Georgia, June 20, 1863
* Very rare Confederate title
* Prelude to the Battle of Gettysburg
* On the death of Stonewall Jackson
If the title and city of publication seem to be in conflict, they are not. This newspaper had a fascinating history during the Civil War. Memphis was a Confederate stronghold up through the Battle of Memphis on June 6, 1862, at wh... See More
Revolutionary War events in the South...
Item #655261
April 19, 1779
EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, April 19, 1779
* Rare Revolutionary War era title
Two columns on pages 1 & 2 are taken up with: "Travels Through the Interior Parts of North America in the Years 1766, 1767, and 17678. By J. Carver..." which has some interesting reading. One item notes: "...many obstructions would arise to my scheme from the want of good maps and ... See More
In memory of Abraham Lincoln... Closing moments of the Civil War...
Item #655137
May 12, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 12, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln's assassination mourning borders
* Confederate General Richard Taylor surrenders
All columns on all 8 pages are black-bordered in memory of the death of President Abraham Lincoln. The front page has: "Surrender of Dick Taylor" "It Occurs on the 4th Inst." "The Terms the Same as Those Accorded Lee"... See More
Lincoln Proclamation... Victory at Mobile... Fall of Atlanta...
Item #655107
September 10, 1864
THE VERMONT CHRONICLE, Windsor, Sept. 10, 1864
* Abraham Lincoln proclamation
* Fall of Atlanta - Georgia
Page 4 begins with a Proclamation of: "Thanksgiving For Victories" at Fort Powell, Mobile, Fort Gaines & Fort Morgan, signed in type: A. Lincoln. Also inside: "Colored Men & the President" "The Surrender of Fort Morgan" "Capture of Atlan... See More
Nice map of St. Petersburg...
Item #654919
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1749 Perhaps the prime feature of this issue is the very nice foldout map titled within the decorative cartouche: "Plan of St. Petersburg with it's Fortifications, built by Peter the Great in 1703". One-third of the map shows: "The Harbour of Crownslot, the River Neva & Canal..." This map folds out to measure 8 1/2
... See More
University of Georgia integration in 1961...
Item #654870
January 11, 1961
THE DETROIT NEWS, January 11, 1961
* Charlayne Hunter-Gault & Hamilton Holmes
* University of Georgia 1st African-American students
The front page has a one column heading: "2 Negroes in Classes; All is Quiet" with related photo. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 16 pages, some small binding holes along the spine, light toning at the margin... See More
Darien, Georgia negro lynchings...
Item #654797
September 9, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 9, 1930
* George Grant & Willie Bryan Negro lynchings
* Darien, McIntosh County, Georgia martial law
Page 29 has one column headings that include: "GEORGIA TOWN PUT UNDER MARTIAL LAW" "Mob Forced Way Into Jail Despite Troops' Presence and Lynched Negro" and more. (see) First report coverage on the lynching of Negroes Geo... See More
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