Martin Luther King, Jr. is assassinated...
Item #716771
April 05, 1968
PHILADELPHIA DAILY NEWS, April 5, 1968
* Martin Luther King Jr. assassination (1st report)
* African American pastor - civil rights leader
The front page has a headline which announces: "DR. MARTIN KING ASSASSINATED!" with subhead and 2 related photos. (see) Much more on the following pages. Loads of text and more photos.
Complete with 72 pages, tabloid size, a little margi... See More
1978 Black Sabbath & Fleetwood Mac concert ads...
Item #716553
June 26, 1978
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, June 26, 1978
* Black Sabbath - English heavy metal rock band
* "Never Say Die!" Madison Square Garden - MSG
* Ozzy Osbourne - Tony Iommi w/ Van Halen concert tour
* Fleetwood Mac rock band concert advertisement
* JFK Stadium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania performance
* Rumours album Tour - Stevie Nicks & Lindsey Bucking... See More
This magazine is not recorded in "History of American Magazines"...
Item #715882
March 01, 1865
THE SOLDIER'S CASKET, Philadelphia, March, 1865
* Very rare title
This is the volume 1, number 3 issue of a title which lasted but 12 issues, January thru December, 1865. There is no record of it in Mott's "History of American Magazines" and nor can I find information on the internet. It is recorded in "Union List of Serials" which notes that it is held by 8... See More
On the new town of Manayunk, Pennsylvania...
Item #715570
December 01, 1827
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 1, 1827
* "Flat Rock" becomes Manayunk, Philadelphia
Page 2 has an interesting article headed: "Manayunk", previously known as Flat Rock, which is a nice article on this town just north of Philadelphia.
It notes: "This new village at 'Flat Rock' on the Schuylkill, near Phila., has five cotton mills...e... See More
18th century Philadelphia...
Item #715161
February 03, 1795
GENERAL AURORA ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Feb. 3, 1795
* Rare 18th century American publication
Eighteenth century American publications are somewhat scarce. The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction. Contains news of the day with several advertisements.
Four pages, tiny binding holes along the spine, untrimmed (u... See More
Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution... Manuel Noah... Three Acts of Congress...
Item #715112
March 12, 1791
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, March 12, 1791
* United States Constitution amendment proposed
* George Washington - John Adams - Thomas Jefferson
Inside has more than a full column taken up with: "Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, Laid on the Clerk's Table by Mr. Benson, to her Proposed by Congress to the Legislature's of the Several States&... See More
Much debate on the value of the Revolutionary War...
Item #715063
March 02, 1778
EXTRA SUPPLEMENT TO THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, March 2, 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.
An unusual "Extra" edition, with the entire front page taken up with a report from the "House of Lords" concerning the American Revolutionary War, bits i... See More
1887 White House Easter egg roll...
Item #714497
April 23, 1887
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, April 23, 1887 This issue contains a slightly larger than a full page illustration entitled "Washington, D. C. -- An Unique Festival -- Egg-Rolling in the White House Grounds on Easter Monday" and has an accompanying article.
Also in the issue is: "Destructive Prairie Fires in Kansas -- Endangered Settlers Taking Refuge in the Plowed Fields... See More
1902 Army-Navy game... college football...
Item #714068
November 29, 1902
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Nov. 29, 1902
* Early Army-Navy game
* College football rivalry
* West Point vs. Annapolis
* Played in Philadelphia
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "ANOTHER VICTORY FOR WEST POINT" with subheads that include: "Sailors Could Not Play Football with Their Sea Legs" and more. (see images) Surprisingly this issue is in go... See More
Rocky Marciano wins heavyweight boxing title...
Item #714053
September 24, 1952
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., Sept. 24, 1952
* Rocky Marciano wins heavyweight boxing title
* Knocks out Jersey Joe Walcott in 13th round
Page 8 under "Sportfolio" is a small heading: "King Rocky Still Crude Nugget; Walcott Glitters Despite Loss" and more. (see images)
Complete with 18 pages, light toning at the margins, generally nice.
wikipedia notes: Marciano, 29, fa... See More
Delaware & Pennsylvania ratify the Constitution...
Item #713619
THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, December, 1787* United States Constitution ratification
* Pennsylvania and Delaware ratify
The first article in this issue is: "A Description of Boston".
Near the back of the issue is "Intelligence" which has the latest news reports of the day, including an historic one noting: "The deputies of the state Convention of D... See More
George Washington is elected President of the United States...
Item #713617
February 20, 1793
NATIONAL GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Feb. 20, 1793
* President George Washington
* Historic 2nd election victory
By far the most significant item in this issue is the page 3 report announcing the opening of the votes for President & Vice President.
History tells us that it was on February 13, 1793, when Congress officially tabulated the votes from the election of 1792. Page 3 has a re... See More
The Beatles attacked with rotten eggs in 1964...
Item #713245
June 28, 1964
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, June 28, 1964
* The Beatles - Paul McCartney & Ringo Starr
* Christchurch, New Zealand eggs attack
* Mississippi Civil Rights workers
* James Chaney - Philadelphia MS
A inset at the bottom of the front page has a brief report headed: "For Beatles...Bad Eggs" with small photos of Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr" (see image)
Also reporting on... See More
Philadelphia Eagles win 1949 NFL football championship...
Item #712537
December 19, 1949
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 19, 1949
* Philadelphia Eagles vs. Los Angeles Rams
* NFL pro football championship title game
The top of page 31 has a seven column heading: "Eagles Win Second Straight National Football League Title in Rain" with subheads, stats and two related photos. (see images) First report coverage on the NFL football championship game between the Philadelphi... See More
Lou Gehrig has 4 home runs in one game...
Item #712445
June 04, 1932
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, June 4, 1932
* New York Yankees baseball
* Lou Gehrig (Iron Horse)
* 4 home runs in single game
Page 5 has: "GEHRIG IS IN THE BASEBALL HALL OF FAME" and "His Four Homers in a Row Equals Record", with supporting text. Other news of the day is found throughout.
Complete in 14-pages, light toning with a little margin wear, otherwise... See More
Philadelphia mob boss Angelo Bruno assassination...
Item #712228
March 23, 1980
SUNDAY SUN-TIMES, Chicago, March 23, 1980
* Angelo Bruno assassination (1st report)
* Philadelphia crime family mob boss
* Sicilian-American mobster - gangsters
The top of page 12 has a banner heading: "Crowd Cheers death of crime boss Bruno" with small photo. (see images) A somewhat infamous photo of Bruno inside a car, shot in the mouth, made it's way in a few publications.... See More
A famous civil rights murder case from Mississippi...
Item #711570
June 24, 1964
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, June 24, 1964
* Mississippi Civil Rights workers disappear
* James Chaney - Philadelphia MS
* Burnt station wagon found in swamp
The front page has a banner headline: "CHARRED CAR OF BIAS FOES FOUND; LBJ SENDS DULLES" with subheads and photo of the car. (see images) Nice for display. This was a notable civil rights-related murder. Their bodies would ... See More
The infamous civil rights murder case from Mississippi...
Item #711188
October 04, 1964
Offered is an original, collectible newspaper (NOT a copy/reproduction): THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 4, 1964
* Mississippi Civil Rights workers - murders
* James Chaney & more at Philadelphia MS
* White supremacist Lawrence A. Rainey arrest
* Members of White Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "5 MISSISSIPPIANS ARRESTED BY F.B.I. ON... See More
Mississippi civil rights workers go missing...
Item #711072
June 23, 1964
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, June 23, 1964
* Mississippi Civil Rights workers disappear
* James Chaney - Philadelphia MS (1st report)
The front page has a one column heading: "3 Disappear In Dixie Rights Push" (see images) First report coverage on the 3 Civil Rights workers that went missing at Philadelphia, Mississippi. This was a notable civil rights-related murder and was the premis... See More
A Ben Franklin newspaper with the earliest mention of G. Washington we have found in an American newspaper? Death of Ben Franklin's brother...
Item #710763
February 12, 1756
THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Feb. 12, 1756
* Rare Benjamin Franklin publication
* Early Colonel George Washington
* French and Indian War officer
A fine Ben Franklin issue from the French & Indian War period, which includes what we believe is the earliest mention of George Washington we have found in an American newspaper. He was a colonel in the Virginia militia at th... See More
Masonic Hall dedication in NYC...
Item #710226
June 03, 1875
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, June 3, 1875
* Original Masonic Hall (Manhattan) dedication ceremonies
* Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of New York
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "THE MASONIC PAGEANT" with subheads. (see images) Lengthy text continues on the back page.
Complete with 8 pages, nice condition.... See More
A famous civil rights murder case from Mississippi...
Item #710216
June 28, 1964
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., June 28, 1964
* Mississippi Civil Rights workers disappear
* James Chaney - Philadelphia MS
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "FBI's Force in Miss. Bolstered by Johnson" with subheads. (see images) This was a notable civil rights-related murder. Their bodies would be found on August 4 & 21 when white men--most members... See More
Existed for just two years...
Item #710136
January 11, 1806
THE EVENING FIRESIDE, Philadelphia, Jan. 11, 1806 This was a short-lived paper existing only from December, 1804 thru December, 1806.
It was one of several weeklies of the early 19th century. Mott describes them: "Most of the weeklies were low-priced, quarto in size, and designed for entertainment; frequently they combined politics and news with literature. Moreover, they were quite fr... See More
One of the earliest newspapers from the colonies...
Item #710010
May 15, 1735
THE AMERICAN WEEKLY MERCURY, Philadelphia, May 15, 1735
* Among the earliest of American newspapers
* Very early & rare colonial publication
As any serious collector of newspapers knows, it is exceedingly difficult to find any colonial American newspapers from before 1760, let alone an issue from 1735. It began in 1719 and only published through 1749. It was the very first newspa... See More
A golf-themed print on the front page...
Item #709998
July 31, 1897
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 31, 1897
* William Thomas Smedley
* Golfing illustrations
The full front page is an illus: "I Felt Her Seize My Hand and Shake It." which shows a woman greeting a man with a golf club, with caddies & others in the background. This print accompanies a story inside titled: "Colonel Bogie, A Golf Story" where also is found a pr... See More
A famous civil rights murder case from Mississippi...
Item #709944
June 27, 1964
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., June 27, 1964
* Mississippi Civil Rights workers disappear
* James Chaney - Philadelphia MS
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "FBI ARRESTS THREE IN THREAT TO KILL MISS. RIGHTS PAIR" with subheads. (see images) This was a notable civil rights-related murder. Their bodies would be found on August 4 & 21 when white men--most... See More
A famous civil rights murder case from Mississippi...
Item #709607
June 26, 1964
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., June 26, 1964
* Mississippi Civil Rights workers disappear
* James Chaney - Philadelphia MS
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "75 SAILORS JOIN MISSISSIPPI HUNT" with subheads and related photo. (see images) This was a notable civil rights-related murder. Their bodies would be found on August 4 & 21 when white men--most me... See More
The Gettysburg Address in a Pennsylvania newspaper...
Item #708573
November 20, 1863
PUBLIC LEDGER, Philadelphia, Nov. 20, 1863
* President Abraham Lincoln's famous speech
* Gettysburg Address at battlefield cemetery
* In a Pennsylvania publication, rare as such
The front page has over two columns taken up with: "The Solemnities At Gettysburg" "Dedication of The Cemetery Of The Heroes" "Oration of Hon. Edward Everett".
As many know,... See More
The Civil War in Tennessee... A misprinted/unusual issue...
Item #708329
February 09, 1864
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Feb. 9, 1864 (however, see note below). Among the front-page head column heads on the Civil War are: "ON TO RICHMOND" "Federal Troops Again at Fair Oaks" "BATTLE ON THE BIG BLACK" "Continued Bombardment of Charleston" and more.
However, this issue was misprinted as the backside run is of the day-prior's front page and includ... See More
The Jimi Hendrix Experience 1968 concert ad...
Item #708230
November 21, 1968
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 21, 1968
* The Jimi Hendrix Experience performance
* American guitarist, singer and songwriter
* Philharmonic Hall concert advertisement
* 2nd Quaker City Rock Festival, Philadelphia
Page 34 has a 6 1/2 x 3 1/2 inch advertisement for "Jimi Hendrix Experience" concert at the Philharmonic Hall. (see image) This was... See More
From the temporary capital of the United States...
Item #707388
February 01, 1797
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Feb. 1, 1797
* Uncommon 18th century American publication
The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time, while the District of Columbia was under construction.
The front page is filled with advertisements including several illustrated ship ads. Also on the ftpg. is a notice for: "Proposals For C... See More
"Talent Plus Decency"...
Death report of Walt Disney... Dick Allen wins slugging title...
Item #706669
December 16, 1966
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Mass., Dec. 16, 1966
* Walt Disney death w/ photo
* Business magnate
* Richie Allen wins MLB's slugging title
The front page has a three-column, two-line heading: "Walt Disney's Formula - Talent Plus Decency" which is followed by a nice report on his death. The article includes a photo and continues on an inside page.
Under "SPORTS"... See More
1983 Twisted Sister, Stevie Nicks & The Police ads...
Item #705762
August 23, 1983
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Aug. 23, 1983
* Twisted Sister - American heavy metal band
* Stevie Nicks - "Fleetwood Mac" singer songwriter
* The Police - English rock band - musician "Sting"
Page 83 has two 4 1/2 x 3 inch advertisements for performances by Twisted Sister at the Beacon Theatre and Stevie Nicks at Radio City Music Hall. (... See More
For the Masons in 1858...
Item #705378
October 27, 1858
MASONIC MIRROR, Philadelphia & New York, Oct. 27, 1858
* Masonic - free masonry - Masons
* Pre American Civil War era
In the dateline is: "Devoted To The Diffusion Of Masonic Intelligence, Fine Arts, Literature, News, etc." This little newspaper published for the Masons has a very graphic, Masonic-theme engraving in the masthead (see).
Twelve pages, 8 1/2 by 11 1... See More
Two accounts of Bunker Hill, Washington becomes commander-in-chief, so much more. In a Virginia newspaper...
Item #705357
July 14, 1775
VIRGINIA GAZETTE, Williamsburg, July 14, 1775
* Battle of Bunker Hill (2 accounts) - Siege of Boston
* George Washington becomes Commander-in-Chief
This newspaper was published by Alexander Purdie, a distinction to be made since there were three newspapers of this title printed in Williamsburg during the early period of the Revolutionary War. A very rare opportunity for a scarce title... See More
Washington's Proclamation, with the Indian Treaty... Trumbull's famous portrait of Washington...
Item #705353
September 18, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, Sept. 18, 1790 Page 2 has a patriotic engraving of a heraldic eagle above a: "Proclamation" issued by the President warning citizens not to violate an 1785 treaty with the Cherokee, Choctaw, and Chickasaw Indians, signed in type: G. Washington.
Following this text are the full Articles of the treaty taking an entire column.
Page 3 has: ... See More
Adams addresses Congress concerning troubles with France...
Item #705328
March 19, 1798
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, March 19, 1798 The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction.
The entire front page is taken up with advertisements including 9 illustrated ship ads. Page 3 has a lengthy message to Congress concerning the growing troubles with France, signed in type by... See More
Latest from the California Gold Rush...
Item #705306
July 28, 1849
SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, July 28, 1849 Page 3 has: "From California" with the latest news, bits including: "...New towns were being laid out in different spots around the bay & building lots, in wilderness sites, were selling from $1500 to $2000 each...San Francisco was full of people & it is not an uncommon thing for 20 to 30 individuals to occupy one smal... See More
Fear that the new government in America will fail...
Item #705297
February 13, 1784
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Feb. 13, 1784 Page 4 has an interesting letter from Philadelphia to a friend in Glasgow noting in part: "Our government...is not yet well established; and I am really afraid that this country will experience some dreadful political convulsion before this desirable establishment takes place...different bodies...of the different colonies, and jealousy o... See More
Printed the day of Lincoln's "House Divided" speech... Much on the Mormons...
Item #705277
June 17, 1858
NEW YORK TIMES, June 17, 1858
* Abraham Lincoln, Springfield, Illinois
* A "day of" mention of the convention
* Mormons - Mormonism - Utah War
Near the top of the front page is: "Illinois Republican State Convention" is a report datelined Springfield, Ill., Wednesday, June 16. The one paragraph report concerns the first day of the convention not
... See More
* Abraham Lincoln, Springfield, Illinois
* A "day of" mention of the convention
* Mormons - Mormonism - Utah War
Near the top of the front page is: "Illinois Republican State Convention" is a report datelined Springfield, Ill., Wednesday, June 16. The one paragraph report concerns the first day of the convention not
Burr accused of murdering Hamilton... Dr. William Herschel's work...
Item #705252
September 01, 1804
THE GENTLEMAN’S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1804 The first column of a page is headed: “AMERICA & THE WEST INDIES” reporting: “By the New York papers, we learn, that the Coroner’s Inquest, held on the late Gen. Hamilton, have brought in a verdict of ‘Willful murder against A’ Burr, esq. Vice President of the United States... It is also sta... See More
Alexander Hamilton's death... Aaron Burr accused of murder...
Item #705251
September 01, 1804
THE GENTLEMAN’S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1804 The first column of a page is headed: “AMERICA & THE WEST INDIES” reporting: “By the New York papers, we learn, that the Coroner’s Inquest, held on the late Gen. Hamilton, have brought in a verdict of ‘Willful murder against A’ Burr, esq. Vice President of the United States... It is also stated, that Mr... See More
Miniaturized for convenience & weight...
Item #705192
April 10, 1945
THE EVENING BULLETIN, Philadelphia, April 10, 1945 This is the: "Special Overseas Edition" as noted in the masthead, being a miniaturized version with just a few ads & with mostly news. Meant primarily for military personnel during WWII.
Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 10 3/4 inches, very nice condition.
Man Walks On Moon...
Item #705191
July 21, 1969
PHILADELPHIA DAILY NEWS, July 21, 1969,. Pagewide headline "Man Walks On Moon!" with subheads: "Armstrong and Aldrin Explore Surface Two Hours" and: "Apollo Lunar Feat Thrills World".
The front page photos show Armstrong & Aldrin on the moon's surface. More photos and reports on pages 2 and 3.
Tabloid-size, complete in 56 pages, very nice condition.... See More
Stopping the spread of Yellow Fever in 1798... A broadside "supplement"...
Item #705150
October 13, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Oct. 13, 1798 The front page has: "A PROCLAMATION" by the mayor of Baltimore concerning the on-going Yellow Fever epidemic in the East and his efforts to prevent its spread noting: "...hereby forbidding the entrance into the city of Baltimore, or within 3 miles thereof, of all persons whomsoever who have come from the cities of... See More
Engraving of a porcupine in the masthead...
Item #705148
March 31, 1798
PORCUPINE'S GAZETTE, Philadelphia, March 31, 1798 The masthead features an engraving of a porcupine. The entire front page is taken up with ads, as is page 4 which includes one for a wet nurse.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, browning at some margins, nice condition.
Latest from the California Gold Rush...
Item #705074
September 29, 1849
SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Sept. 29, 1849 Page 2 has: "California" with the latest news, bits including: "...has been one of the fortunate 'hunters' having accumulated during his short sojourn in California between 11,000 and 12,000 dollars worth of the 'stuff'...".
Much more on the gold rush with subheads: "The Climate and Soil" "... See More
From the temporary capital of the United States...
Item #705067
February 02, 1797
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Feb. 2, 1797
* Uncommon 18th century American publication
The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time, while the District of Columbia was under construction.
The front page is filled with advertisements including several illustrated ship ads. Also on the ftpg. is a notice headed: "Treasury Dep... See More
George Washington signs an Act of Congress...
Item #704964
March 19, 1791
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, March 19, 1791
* (3) U.S. presidents sign act of Congress
On the back page under an engraving of an eagle and shield is: "An Act Providing Compensations for the Officers of the Judicial Courts of the United States, and for Jurors and Witnesses, and for Other Purposes", signed in type: John Adams, George Washington & Thomas... See More
Describing construction of the First National Bank...
Item #704919
August 26, 1795
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, August 26, 1795
* First Bank of the United States
Page 3 has a very notable report, headed: "Description of the Bank of the United States, Now Erecting in Third St., from a Design by Mr. S. Blodget". It would be finished in 1797.
Four pages, small wear hole at a fold juncture not close to the mentioned cont... See More
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