Sam Snead wins 1954 Masters golf tournament
Item #702863
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
Convicts shipped off to America... Oglethorpe before founding Georgia...
Item #702544
March 13, 1728
THE DAILY POST-BOY, London, March 13, 1728 (1729 by today's calendar)
* Early James Oglethorpe
* Convicts to America
Near the bottom of the front page is a terrific item noting: "Also the same day nine felons convicts, eight men and one woman, were brought from Oxford City to the Oxford-Arms at Holborn Bridge, and from thence carry'd down the river and put on board a shi... See More
Great map of America & the West Indies...
Item #701522
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
Wealth of Confederate reporting from this fascinating newspaper title...
Item #701519
January 07, 1863
THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Jackson, Mississippi, January 7, 1863
* Very Rare Confederate title from the "traveling" newspaper
* Memphis newspaper printed in Jackson, Mississippi
This newspaper had fascinating history as it was chased around the South. Note that this "Memphis" newspaper was published in Jackson, Mississippi, and also that this is labeled the: "A... See More
Teddy Roosevelt visits Roswell, Georgia...
Item #701268
October 20, 1905
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 20, 1905
* President Theodore Roosevelt Southern tour
* Roswell (Atlanta), Georgia
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "PRESIDENT WELCOMED BY PEOPLE OF GEORGIA" with subhead. (see images) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile ... See More
"Stonewall" Jackson captures Harper's Ferry...
Item #701184
September 20, 1862
DAILY COLUMBUS ENQUIRER, Georgia, Sept. 20, 1862
* Very rare Confederate publication
* General Stonewall Jackson
Certainly one of the less common Confederate titles from the Civil War. Columbus is in Southwest Georgia on the Alabama border very near Montgomery.
Page 2 begins with a nice editorial headed: "Gen. Jackson's Movements" which begins: "The brilliant explo... See More
1913 Ty Cobb... baseball scouting...
Item #699537
January 30, 1913
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Jan. 30, 1913
* Ty Cobb "The Georgia Peach"
* Detroit Tigers MLB icon
* Baseball scouting beginning?
Page 6 has a two column heading: "TY COBB RESPONSIBLE FOR BASEBALL SCOUTS" with subhead. (see image) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile ... See More
1938 Arabi, Georgia Negro lynching...
Item #699386
July 10, 1938
THE EVENING NEWS, Detroit, July 10, 1938
* Arabi, Crisp County, Georgia
* John Dukes - Negro lynching - burning
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "MOB IN GEORGIA BURNS NEGRO FOR KILLING OFFICER" with subheads. (see images)
Complete 1st section only with 10 pages, light toning at the margins, small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.... See More
A great illustration showing Eskimos hunting for Polar-Bear...
Item #698806
October 11, 1890
HARPER'S WEEKLY October 11, 1890 (Supplement included) The most desired illustration is the double-page print captioned: "Esquimaux Hunters Capturing A Polar-Bear", which is found in the Supplement.
Also included is the entire regular issue which features another great double-page print: ""A Tiger Hunt in India", as well as the full pg. illus. of "The ... See More
1943 Battle of Munda Point... U.S. victory...
Item #698491
August 07, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 7, 1943
* Battle of Munda Point ends w/ U.S. victory
* United States Army vs. Imperial Japanese Army
* New Georgia Campaign - Solomon Islands
The top of the front page has a six column headline: "AMERICANS CAPTURE MUNDA'S AIRDROME" with subheads. (see images) Coverage continues on page 5 with related map.
Complete with 24 pages, rag edition in ... See More
Great on the Thomas Sims fugitive slave case in Boston...
Item #698363
May 10, 1851
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL DRAWING-ROOM COMPANION, Boston, May 10, 1851 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' whi... See More
Confederate newspaper from Grenada, Mississippi...
Item #698332
September 20, 1862
THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Grenada, Mississippi, Sept. 20, 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 &qu... See More
From Houston during the Civil War...
Item #698268
November 09, 1864
THE HOUSTON TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, Nov. 9, 1864 Newspapers from Texas are very uncommon, particularly from before or during the Civil War period. Here is an issue from the midst of the war, one of the earliest war-dated issues we have offered in recent years.
The front page has over 2 columns taken up with a terrific speech given by Jefferson Davis headed: "The President's Speech at... See More
Battle of Green Spring... Great reports on the Revolutionary War...
Item #698072
August 14, 1781
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, August 14, 1781 The front page has news from captured correspondence including: "The revolt of the Pennsylvania line & Jersey brigade...are certainly events of very great importance, & must have very extensive effects both in reducing Washington's present force & preventing its being recruited by new levies...... See More
The Netherlands... with a map of Northern Europe...
Item #698019
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1744 An inside page has a report which includes: "...had a commission to be engineer with a salary of 15s a day, given him by Gen. James Oglethorpe who also conferred upon him many other favours having under pretence of sickness, left Georgia when the Spaniards came up to invade the same with a fleet and army of between 4 and 5,000 men, whi
... See More
Jefferson Davis' speech in Columbia...
Item #697904
October 07, 1864
THE CHARLESTON MERCURY, South Carolina, Oct. 7, 1864
* Rare Confederate publication
* Origin of the American Civil War
* Jefferson Davis speech
* Columbia, South Carolina
Among the front page reports on the Civil War are: "President Davis in Columbia" "The President's Speech in Columbia" which is quite lengthy; "The Successes of Forrest" "Highl... See More
Nice reports on the Battle of Harper's Ferry...
Item #697876
September 22, 1862
DAILY COLUMBUS ENQUIRER, Georgia, Sept. 22, 1862 Certainly one of the less common Confederate titles from the Civil War. Columbus is in Southwest Georgia on the Alabama border very near Montgomery.
Various reports inside include: "The Locality of the Late Battle" "From J.T.S. at Montgomery" "Progress & Events of the War" "11,500 Prisoners Taken at Harp... See More
Confederate newspaper from Grenada, Mississippi... Antietam & South Mountain...
Item #697443
September 23, 1862
THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Grenada, Mississippi, Sept. 23, 1862
* Very rare Confederate publication
* Publisher on the run
* Battle of Antietam
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... See More
Fall of Plymouth, North Carolina...
Item #697378
November 04, 1864
THE CHARLESTON MERCURY, South Carolina, Nov. 4, 1864
* Capture of Plymouth, North Carolina
* From the origin of the Confederacy
Among the front page reports on the Civil War are: "Petersburg" "Secret Sessions" "From Our Army In Tennessee" "From Sherman's Army--Sherman's Position" "From the Northern Papers" "Letter from North Geo... See More
Very rare broadside issue of "The Daily Rebel" from Chattanooga...
Item #697376
June 18, 1863
THE DAILY REBEL, Chattanooga, Tennessee, June 18, 1863
* Very rare Confederate publication
* Second Battle of Winchester, Virginia
An extremely rare broadside newspaper and a great title for a Confederate newspaper.
This is the vol. 1 number 270 issue of a title that began August 1, 1862. This issue is dated from just prior to the Confederate invasion of the North and the Battle of Gettysb... See More
Latest from Atlanta, in a Confederate newspaper...
Item #697234
September 29, 1864
THE CHARLESTON MERCURY, South Carolina, Sept. 29, 1864
* Rare Confederate publication
* Origin of the American Civil War
Among the front page reports on the Civil War are: "Results of the Summer Campaign" "Hood's New Movement" "From the Georgia Front--Affairs at Atlanta" "Latest From the Valley" "and more.
Complete as a single sheet is... See More
General Sherman enters Savannah, Georgia...
Item #697087
January 14, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 14, 1865
* Fall of Savannah, Georgia
* General William T. Sherman
* American Civil War prints
The front page is taken up with two prints: "Ordnance Stores Captured with Fort McAllister--Lieutenant Spencer's Headquarters" and "General Sherman's Army Entering Savannah, Georgia".
Several full page plates including: &qu... See More
Washington's state-of-the-union address... John Wesley in Savannah...
Item #697050
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1792 Included under: "American Intelligence" is: "The President's Address to both Houses of the Federal legislature..." which is the full text of Washington's annual state-of-the-union address to Congress, signed at its conclusion: G. Washington, dated Oct. 25, 1791.Also included is the lengthy article: "Wander... See More
1961 Albany, Georgia movement... MLK...
Item #697045
December 18, 1961
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Dec. 18, 1961
* Albany Movement - Georgia
* Desegregation & voters' rights
* re. Martin Luther King Jr. arrested
* Freedom Riders trial protests - arrests
The top of page 6 has a three column heading: "Negro Leaders Divided On New Georgia Protests" (see images)
Complete with all 44 pages, A few small library stamps near the top of the front page,... See More
1st Masters Tournament... Bobby Jones...
Item #696912
March 20, 1934
THE DETROIT NEWS, March 20, 1934
* 1st ever Masters Tournament
* Augusta, Georgia - 1st day nears
* Small Bobby Jones photo
Page 22 has a one column heading: "61 STARS ENTER MASTERS' OPEN" with subhead and small photo of Bobby Jones. (see) This was to be the very first Master's making this a very significant issue for any golf collector. Play would begin two days later.
... See More
Herman Keiser wins 1946 Masters golf tournament
Item #696878
April 08, 1946
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, April 8, 1946
* Herman Keiser wins Masters Tournament
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia
The top of page 14 has a banner headline: "Hogan Three-Putts from 12 Feet, Keiser Cashes In" with subheads, photo and scores. First report coverage on Herman Keiser winning the 1946 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia.
Complete with 22 pages, light toning a... See More
Martin Luther King Jr. is arrested...
Item #696862
July 28, 1962
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., July 28, 1962
* Albany Georgia civil rights rally - prayer
* Martin Luther King Jr. arrest and put in jail (day of)
Page 6 has a two column heading: "Negro Strategists Map Plans In Racial Assault" (see) King and his associates would be arrested shortly after this publication was released.
Complete with 12 pages, light toning at the mar... See More
Slave ship is abandoned... Trouble with the Creek Indians...
Item #696843
May 28, 1825
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 28, 1825 Inside has: "The Creeks" being a report from Milledgeville, Georgia, noting: "...for the protection of the frontier against Indians hostility, and also for ensuring the personal safety of the agent, whose life is said to be threatened by the Indians...the murder of Hawkins, the interpreter..." with more.
This is f... See More
Great on the Thomas Sims fugitive slave case in Boston...
Item #696676
May 10, 1851
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... See More
1961 Albany, Georgia movement... MLK...
Item #696674
December 13, 1961
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 13, 1961
* Albany Movement - Georgia
* Desegregation & voters' rights
* Freedom Riders trial protests - arrests
The top of page 51 has a one column heading: "ALBANY, GA., JAILS 267 NEGRO YOUTHS" with subhead. (see images) Though not mentioned in this report, Martin Luther King, Jr. was one of main leaders in this civil rights movement.
Complete w... See More
Sherman's work against Atlanta... Capture of Memphis...
Item #696636
August 25, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 25, 1864
* Atlanta Georgia GA
* William T. Sherman
* 2nd Battle of Memphis
* Nathan Bedford Forrest
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "GRANT" "Retirement of the Enemy from the Front on the Weldon Railroad' "Statements of Rebel Deserters" "SHERMAN" "Progress of the Siege of Atlanta" "The... See More
Martin Luther King Jr. in 1962...
Item #696624
July 28, 1962
THE DETROIT NEWS, July 28, 1962
* Albany Georgia civil rights movement
* Martin Luther King Jr. announces visit
The bottom of page 6-B has a one column heading: "Integration Leader to Speak Here" with small photo of King. (see image)
Complete with 22 pages, small library stamps within the masthead, a few small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.... See More
Very rare broadside issue of "The Daily Rebel" from Chattanooga...
Item #696525
September 01, 1863
THE DAILY REBEL, Chattanooga, Tennessee, Sept. 1, 1863
* Very rare Confederate publication
* Battle of Chickamauga close
An extremely rare broadside newspaper, and the first we have added to our inventory in 47 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 Tennes... See More
Bobby Grier breaks Sugar Bowl color barrier...
Item #696507
December 03, 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
Martin Luther King Jr. is arrested...
Item #696026
August 11, 1962
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., Aug. 11, 1962
* Albany Georgia civil rights rally - prayer
* Martin Luther King Jr. arrest and jail release
The top of page 6 has a one column heading: "NEGROES GET PROBATION IN GA. PROTESTS" with subhead. (see)
Complete with 30 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.
wikipedia notes: The Albany Movement was a desegregatio... See More
Terrific & rare broadside "Extra" on the capture of Jefferson Davis...
Item #695818
May 14, 1865
STATE JOURNAL - EXTRA, Sunday, May 14, 1865
* Very rare miniature broadside
* Capture of Jefferson Davis
* President of the Confederacy
A terrific little broadside "Extra" with no mention of city or state of origin as was typical, given such releases were for local consumption only. The only hint that it may be from Michigan is in one of the headlines.
The three headlines ... See More
Latest news from the Revolutionary War in a very rare newspaper...
Item #695809
May 07, 1779
THE AMERICAN JOURNAL & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Providence, Rhode Island, May 7, 1779
* Very rare American Revolutionary War publication
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 8.
Inside has a report from Charleston beginning: "Five deserters who came last week to Purysbu... See More
Jerry Pate wins U.S. Open as a rookie...
Item #695684
June 21, 1976
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 21, 1976
* Rookie 22 year old golfer Jerry Pate
* Wins U.S. Open golf major championship
* Atlanta Athletic Club in Duluth, Georgia
The top of page 39 has a four column heading: "Pate, Pro Rookie, Takes Open By 2 Strokes With 68 for 277" with two related photos. Leader board on page 41. (see)
Fifty-six pages, piece torn away at top right corner of the f... See More
Bobby Jones wins 1929 U.S. Open....
Item #695648
July 02, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 2, 1929.
* Bobby Jones wins the U.S. Open - 2nd report
* Winged Foot Golf Club at Mamaroneck
The sport's section (page 21) has a two column heading: "Georgia House Lauds Jones in Resolution; Atlanta Plans Record Welcome Today" Also a one column heading on the same page: "JONES GOES HOME TO HIS LAW OFFICE" with subheads. (see)
Complete ... See More
Augusta National Golf Course opening round......
Item #695628
January 15, 1933
THE DETROIT NEWS, January 15, 1933
* Augusta National Golf Club course opening
* Founded by golfer Bobby Jones - Georgia
* Home of the Masters golf tournament
The front page of the sport's section has a small one column heading: "Jones Gets 69 On New Course" First report coverage on Jones playing his very first round of golf at the famed course just after it's opening.
... See More
Claude Harmon wins 1948 Masters golf tournament
Item #695520
April 12, 1948
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, April 12, 1948
* Claude Harmon wins Masters Tournament
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia
The top of page 19 has a five column heading: "Harmon Nabs Masters with record-Tying 279" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on Claude Harmon winning the 1948 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia.
Complete with 32 pages, light ton... See More
USC Trojans wins 1944 Rose Bowl & more....
Item #695513
January 02, 1944
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, January 2, 1944
* Rose Bowl: USC Trojans vs. Washington Huskies
* Orange Bowl: LSU Tigers vs. Texas A&M Aggies
* Sugar Bowl: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs. Tulsa
* Cotton Bowl: Texas Longhorns vs. Randolph
The front page of the sport's section has a nice banner headline: "U. S. C. OVERWHELMS WASHINGTON, 29 TO 0" with subheads and large phot... See More
Rare opportunity for an early title from Georgia...
Item #695461
February 04, 1826
AUGUSTA CHRONICLE & GEORGIA ADVERTISER, Feb. 4, 1826 Rarely do we find antebellum newspapers from the Deep South, but here is one.
A great wealth of advertisements, many of which are illustrated including a back page "Ten Dollars Reward" ad for a runaway slave, with details. News of the day is found on page 2.
A rare opportunity for a very uncommon title from the South.
Four... See More
1962 Air France Flight 007 disaster...
Item #695426
June 04, 1962
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass. June 4, 1962
* Air France Flight 007 disaster
* Orly Airport, Paris airplane crash
* Atlanta, Georgia tourists
The front page has a four column heading: "Probers Seek Cause Of Jetliner Crash In Which 130 Met Flaming Death" with lead-in: "Paris Tragedy Worst Single-Plane Disaster In History" with related photo. (see)
Complete with 16 pages, li... See More
A Civil War battle in Florida, with a map...
Item #695260
February 28, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 28, 1864 The front page features two Civil War maps, the larger one headed: "THE CAMPAIGN IN FLORIDA. Scene of the Recent Union Successes and Reverse" which shows the northeast portion of Florida. The smaller map shows the Chattanooga & Dalton vicinity.
Among the front page column heads on the war: "The Florida Campaign" "Review of the Rece... See More
Anger over the Trail of Tears...... Franklin quote...
Item #695078
August 01, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 1, 1829 The top of the ftpg. has a small bit about Martin Van Buren, Secretary of State at the time, being granted an honorary doctorate of law degree from Rutgers' College.
Inside has an article: "Slavery In Colombia" as well as: "Georgia And The Cherokees" being a letter from the brother of a chief and his anger at their ... See More
Memphis newspaper printed in Atlanta...
Item #694931
January 15, 1864
THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Atlanta, Georgia, January 15, 1864 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--see the information at the bottom of this listing.
Among the front page reports are: "Streight's Last Raid--Attempt to Escape from the Libby--Undermining The Walls" "How Stand... See More
Latest reports from the French & Indian War...
Item #694781
November 27, 1759
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 27, 1759 Close to half of page 2 has various reports headed: "America" with much reporting on the French & Indian War.
A few bits include: "The Indian war, suspected by many...has at last proved an affair of the most serious consequence...that the whole frontier inhabitants between Savannah and Sally rivers...have left their habitations... See More
Has Atlanta been captured?
Item #694592
July 25, 1864
BOSTON MORNING JOURNAL, July 25, 1864
* General William T. Sherman
* Battle of Atlanta, Georgia
Among reports inside on the Civil War are: "The Struggle For Atlanta" "Reported Capture of the City" "Fighting Going On South of Atlanta" "Tremendous Attack on Howard's & Hooker's Corps" "The Enemy Repulsed With a Loss of over 6,000&... See More
The traveling newspaper (Grenada, MS)...John H. Morgan...
Item #694435
October 27, 1862
THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Grenada, Mississippi, October 27, 1862
* Very rare Confederate publication
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... See More
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