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
1939 Anoka, Minnesota tornado outbreak...
Item #698050
June 19, 1939
THE MOBILE PRESS, Alabama, June 19, 1939
* Anoka & Champlin, Minnesota
* Tornadoes disaster outbreak
Page 5 has a single-column heading: "10 PERSONS DIE, 60 ARE HURT IN MIDWEST TORNADO", with subheading: & "Seven Towns and Uncounted Number of Farm Homes Destroyed or Damaged", which tells of a tornado outbreak in Minnesota that destroyed the town of Anoka. Se... See More
Wild Bill Cummings' death...
Item #698049
February 08, 1939
THE MOBILE PRESS, Alabama, Feb. 8, 1939
* Wild Bill Cummings' death
* Indianapolis 500 race car driver
The front page has a one column headline: "CRASH IS FATAL TO FAMED RACER", with a subheading: "Wild Bill Cummings, Who Defied Death on Tracks, Losses Life on Highway", are followed by 1st report coverage on the death of Indianapolis 500 winner, Bill Cummings. A... 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
Jim Londos wrestling... USS Akron...
Item #691561
November 03, 1931
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 3, 1931
* Jim Londos - The Golden Greek
* Early professional wrestling
* USS Akron (ZRS-4) airship
The top of page 34 has a banner headline: "8,000 See Londos Retain World's Mat Title by Defeating Kirilenko in Garden" with subheads.
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Akron, New Queen of Sky, Sails Over City; Crowd See Her Lead Los... See More
The captured Jefferson Davis en route... Sherman foraging in the Carolinas... Calamity at Mobile, Alabama...
Item #689852
June 17, 1865
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, June 17, 1865 The most sought after print is: Fugitive Slaves Escaping to Wilmington, N.C." by Joseph Becker. However, the dramatic double-page foldout: "Awful Calamity at Mobile, Ala. - Scene Among the Ruins after the Explosion of the Ordnance Depot and Magazine", is also quite nice.
The front page has an article headed: "Proclamation... See More
Civil War map of Mobile Bay...
Item #689671
June 17, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 17, 1862 The front page is dominated by a nice map headed: "The Approach To Mobile" and also: "Vicinity of Forts Morgan & Gaines and the Entrance To Mobile Bay."
Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War: "The Attack on Charleston" "Continued Fighting" "A Georgia Colonel & Sixty men Killed" "Battle In ... See More
Rare issue of this Confederate "Memphis" newspaper printed in Montgomery, Alabama...
Item #688836
December 22, 1864
THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Montgomery, Alabama, December 22, 1864
* Very Rare Confederate title from the "traveling" newspaper
* Memphis newspaper printed in Montgomery, Alabama
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... See More
Printed on the run... Three General Orders...
A Memphis newspaper printed in Atlanta...
Item #687583
January 12, 1864
THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Atlanta, Georgia, Jan. 12, 1864
* A very rare Confederate title
* Publisher on the run - a Memphis newspaper printed in Atlanta
* Three General Orders and more
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 ... See More
"Memphis" newspaper printed in Montgomery, Alabama...
Item #684214
October 14, 1864
THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Montgomery, Alabama, October 14, 1864
* Very Rare Confederate title from the "traveling" newspaper
* Memphis newspaper printed in Montgomery, Alabama
* A wealth of Civil War related reporting
See the bottom of this listing for the fascinating history of this newspaper. Among the front page items are: ""Forrest's Operations" takin... See More
Jeff Davis' Proclamation on the Mumford controversy: death for Butler... Battle of Murfreesboro... A "Memphis" title......
Item #684211
January 03, 1863
THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Jackson, Mississippi, January 3, 1863
* Battle of Stones River - Murfreesboro, Tennessee
* Jefferson Davis proclamation
* Very rare publication
This newspaper had fascinating history as it was chased around the South--see the information below. The most notable content in the issue is the back page report headed: "The Battle At Murfreesboro" "... See More
Rare issue of this Confederate "Memphis" newspaper printed in Atlanta, Georgia...
Item #683360
January 16, 1864
THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Atlanta, Georgia, Jan. 16, 1864 See the bottom of this listing for the fascinating history of this newspaper.
The front page includes: "General Morgan and his Movements" "A Brave Missouri Boy" "Cheering the Trans-Mississippi People" "Brilliant Affair in Fanquier" "Capture of a Yankee Train & Yankees" "... See More
Memphis newspaper printed in Atlanta... Execution of a deserter...
Item #683358
January 18, 1864
THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Atlanta, Georgia, Jan. 18, 1864
* A very rare Confederate publication
* Publisher on the run - a Memphis newspaper printed in Atlanta
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: &qu... See More
A Memphis newspaper from Jackson... Jeff Davis' annual address...
Item #683046
January 22, 1863
THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Jackson, Mississippi, January 22, 1863
* Very Rare Confederate title from the "traveling" newspaper
* Memphis newspaper printed in Jackson, Mississippi
* Jefferson Davis - State of the Confederacy address
This newspaper had fascinating history as it was chased around the South. Note that this "Memphis" newspaper was published in Jackson,... See More
Memphis, Tennessee Confederate newspaper... Lincoln explains the purpose of the war to Congress...
Item #682518
July 06, 1861
THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Tennessee, July 6, 1861
* Very rare Confederate publication
* Abraham Lincoln on the current war
This newspaper had fascinating history as it was chased around the South--see the information below. Among the war reports are: "War Intelligence" "Affairs At Pensacola" "How The Southern Climate Affects the Yankee Troops" "East Tennes... See More
Huge Civil War map of the Richmond vicinity...
Item #682099
August 17, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Aug. 17, 1864
* Siege of Petersburg, Virginia map
* Union General Ulysses S. Grant
* Battle of Mobile Bay - Alabama
Over half of the front page is taken up with a very detailed Civil War map headed: "THE COUNTRY BETWEEN RICHMOND AND PETERSBURG".
Among the various ftpg. column heads on the war are: "From Grant's Army" "A Grand Strategic ... See More
Much on Admiral Farragut's progress at Mobile...
Item #682096
August 15, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 15, 1864
* Battle of Mobile Bay, Alabama
* Rear Admiral David G. Farragut
Half of the first column is taken up with a nice stack of Civil War heads including: "FARRAGUT" "Details of the Passage by Our Fleet of Forts Morgan & Gaines" "Daring Dash & Brilliant Victory" "The Naval Engagement in Mobile Bay" "Desper... See More
"Memphis" newspaper printed in Atlanta, Georgia... Jefferson Davis' stirring address to his soldiers...
Item #680889
February 14, 1864
THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Atlanta, Georgia, Feb. 14, 1864
* Very rare Confederate title
* Publisher on the run
See the bottom of this listing for the fascinating history of this newspaper.
Among the front page items are: "President Davis' Address to the Army" which is rather lengthy & signed in type: Jefferson Davis. This is a very nice, rousing address to his sold... See More
Great foldout map of "West Florida" from Pensacola to New Orleans...
Item #680579
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, February, 1772 * Nice map of "West Florida"
* Pensacola, Florida, to New Orleans, Louisiana
* Plate of a rare bird from the Hudson Bay
Certainly the most notable item in this issue is the very nice foldout map titled: "A Map of Part of WEST FLORIDA" from Pensacola to the Mouth of Iberville River, with a View to shew t... See More
1906 Mississippi hurricane...
Item #678815
September 28, 1906
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Sept. 28, 1906
* 1906 Mississippi hurricane
* Mobile, Alabama & more
The front page has a banner headline: "MOBILE, ALA. DEVASTATED BY THE STORM" with subheads. (see) 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 ... See More
Andrew Jackson... The cotton trade...
Item #673066
May 02, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 2, 1829 The front page contains a letter signed in type by: Andrew Jackson. Page 2 has a report--with charts--on: "The Cotton Trade".
Another age has: "Piracy" with a dateline from Mobile, Alabama.
Sixteen pages, 6 by 9 1/2 inches, nice condition.
As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the most widely-circu... See More
Farragut's report on Mobile Bay...
Item #666543
August 24, 1864
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Aug. 24, 1864
* Battle of Mobile Bay, Alabama
* Rear Admiral David G. Farragut
Among the articles within: "The Armistice Trick" "Official Report of the Fight in Mobile Bay" is signed in type: D. G. Farragut; "Gen. Sherman on Recruiting in the Rebel States" "What Was Written Before the War Commenced" "A Monstrous ... See More
Gen. McClellan nominated for President... Surrender of Fort Morgan, Alabama...
Item #657841
September 01, 1864
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, September 1, 1864
* Fort Morgan, Mobile, Alabama
* General McClellan Nominated for President
* Fort Morgan, Mobile, Alabama
* General McClellan Nominated for President
This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following headlines: "CHICAGO CONVENTION" "McClellan Nominated for President" "A Peace Horse and A
... See More
Great views of Little Rock and Mobile...
Item #656837
March 15, 1890
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, March 15, 1890 Full ftpg. shows: "...Mid-day Lenten Services in Trinity Church..."; a page with 3 prints of: "A Trip Through the Canal & Sounds from Norfolk, Virginia to New Berne, N.C."; a photo of: "The Chicago World's Fair Committee..." "Alabama--Views in & About the City of Mobile"; a fullpg. wi... See More
A Memphis Confederate newspaper printed in Atlanta...
Item #586631
THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Atlanta, Georgia, 1863 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 which time the Yankees moved in and it became a Yankee city. The "Memphis Daily Appeal", dedicated to the ... See More
The campaign in Virginia...
Item #578606
November 19, 1864
ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL, New York, Nov. 19, 1864
* Mobile Alabama * Shenandoah Valley
As noted in the masthead this was the: "Gazette of The Regular & Volunteer Forces" and as such is replete with military news of all sorts. The ftpg. has: "The Campaign In The Shenandoah" "The Campaign In Virginia" and "The Campaign in Georgia" wh... See More
Charles Manson Murders in 1969...
Item #570483
December 02, 1969
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, December 2, 1969
* Charles Manson
* Sharon Tate murders
* Watson & Krenwinkel arrested (1st report)
This 8 page newspaper has a three column headline at the bottom of the front page: "Suspects Identified"
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: On December 1, 1969,... See More
Charles Manson Murders in 1969...
Item #569752
December 03, 1969
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, December 3, 1969
* Charles Manson murders
* Sharon Tate & more
* Recent arrests made
This 32 page newspaper has a one column photo of Charles Manson on the front page with caption: "Cult Leader?"
Also a two column head near the bottom of the front page: "Tate Slaying Suspect In Concord"
Other news of ... See More
Charles Manson Murders in 1969
Item #568993
December 02, 1969
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts MA December 2, 1969
* Charles Manson murders
* Sharon Tate murders
* Watson & Krenwinkel arrested (1st report)
This 18 page newspaper has a three column headline at the bottom of the front page:
* Nomadic Hippies Held In Tate Multiple Deaths
Other news of the day throughout. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: On ... See More
Charles Manson Murders...
Item #566233
December 04, 1969
THE PARSONS SUN, Parsons, Kansas, December 4, 1969
* Charles Manson
* Manson & 4 others arrested for murder
This 16 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 4: "Hippie Leader Key Figure".
Tells of the arrests of the murderers of Sharon Tate and rest.
Other news of the day throughout. Few binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.
wiki... See More
Pittsburg's Flood....
Item #177438
March 30, 1907
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 30, 1907
Hank Aaron, 1972...
Item #219562
July 29, 1972
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, July 29, 1972 Full front page color photo of Hank Aaron: Ruths Rival Atlantas Hank Aaron. Loads of sport's news throughout this 72 page newspaper. Nice condition.
Background Information: Henry Louis Aaron (born February 5, 1934 in Mobile, Alabama) is a retired American baseball player and member of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Aaron is best known
... See More
Background Information: Henry Louis Aaron (born February 5, 1934 in Mobile, Alabama) is a retired American baseball player and member of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Aaron is best known
Mobile Alabama...
Item #207683
February 02, 1864
DAILY SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN from Springfield, MA and dated February 2, 1864. This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes reports on Rebel General Longstreet and much more.
... See More
The Battle of Gettysburg reunion...
Item #175204
July 16, 1887
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 16, 1887 Nice full ftpg: "Art & Nature at the West End of Coney Island". Nice fullpg: "Boston Harbor and Its Islands". Very nice double page centerfold: "The Scene of the Reunion of Union & Confederate Veterans on the Field of Gettysburg". Halfpg: "Sketches From the Jubilee Yacht Race" plus much more.
Other ... See More
Much on General George A. Custer...
Item #172766
March 26, 1864
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 26, 1864 The front page has a print of: "The Late Colonel Ulric Dahlgren" with an article on him. The ftpg. also has articles titled: "General Grant as Lieutenant-General" and "General Custer's Raid".
Inside has a full page: "Ambuscade & Death of Colonel Dahlgren" and also: "General Grant Receiving His... See More
Baseball at Chicago... Mobile, Alabama...
Item #174768
May 12, 1883
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 12, 1883 The full front page illustration of this issue is of the "Seventh Annual Bench Show of the Westminster Kennel Club, New York" which show 10 dogs. An accompanying article as well.
Two A. B. Frost prints, half page "Here He Found His Companion and Mr. Mincheon" and 1/3 page "The Betrothal" accompany and article entitled... See More
Opening of the Brooklyn elevated railway...
Item #174980
May 23, 1885
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 23, 1885 Full front pg. illus. of "The United States Dispatch Boat "Dolphin"." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "Opening of the Brooklyn Elevated Railway, May 13." Two 1/4 pg. portraits of "Edward O. Graves, Chief of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing" and "George V. N. Lothrop, United States Minister to Russia.&... See More
Overview of Mobile, Alabama...
Item #174844
February 02, 1884
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 2, 1884 Front page print: "Unmasking". Three-quarter pg. illustration: "A Herd of Antelopes Delaying a Railway Train". Very nice & displayable fullpg: 'Mobile--The Gulf City' is a good overview of the city. A full page and half page print: "The Wreck of the 'City of Columbus'" plus much more.
Other new... See More
Troops encamped in the nation's capital... Jefferson Davis...
Item #172472
June 01, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 1, 1861 The front page is entirely taken up with a print of: "Major-General Benjamin F. Butler, U.S.A." along with a biography of him. Inside has a full page print of: "The Cabinet of the Confederate States at Montgomery" including Jefferson Davis & Alexander Stephens. Smaller prints show: "Luther C. Ladd, A Mass. Vol. Killed at Balt... See More
Billy Bowlegs... Yachting...
Item #172162
June 12, 1858
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 12, 1858 The front page article "A Visit to Captain Howes, of The Schoonoer 'Mobile'" also features a half-page illustration "The British Officer Boarding the 'Mobile' and a smaller illustration 'Side of the 'Mobile,' Showing the Mark of the Rifle-Ball". A text article on "Luncan's Light". "... See More
Death of Robert E Lee...
Item #173456
October 29, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 29, 1870 The full front page is "Balloons from Paris Passing Over the Prussian Lines". Text on the death of Robert E. Lee is on the third page of the issue. Four halfpage illustrations on the war. A full page illustration 'Betting on the Favorite' is a scene at a horse race track. A full page Thomas Nast cartoon "The Tammany King-... See More
The game of croquet...
Item #173022
September 08, 1866
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Sept. 8, 1866 Great full ftpg: 'Pictures of the South--Magnolia Grove on the Shell Rd. at Mobile, Ala.' Fullpg; 'Pictures of the South--Baton Rouge, La.' & 'The Game of Croquet'. Halfpg 'The 'three-card monte'--A Scene on Coney Island' Good.
A Highland reel...
Item #173882
November 28, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 28, 1874 Full front pg. Nast illus. of "The Funny Boy in Trouble." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "The Last Apple."
Doublepage centerfold of "Religious Festival at Tangier-Anniversary of the Birth of Mohammed." Full pg. illus. entitled "The Preserving Tanks at the Fish Market, Berlin, Prussia." Three 1/4 pg. portraits of ... See More
War in the nation's harbors...
Item #172514
October 26, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 26, 1861 The front page has: "A Night Reconnaissance on the Potomac" and a print of: "Lieutenant Braine, U.S.N., Commanding the 'Monticello' ". Other prints inside include: "Grand Cavalry & Artillery Review at Washington" "The 'Monticello' Shelling the Rebels Near Hatteras" "Camp of the Si... See More
The battleship 'Maine'...
Item #176332
May 07, 1898
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 7, 1898 Full ftpg: 'Recruiting for the War in New York City'. Fullpg. with 6 photos: 'U.S. Regulars in Camp at Key West, Tampa & Mobile'. Fullpg. with 9 photos of: 'Commanding Generals of the U.S. Army' and five more pgs. of photos on the Spanish-American War. Halfpg: 'The 'Maine' showing Position of Bottom Plates &am... See More
Terrific, early, centerfold print of Salt Lake City...
Item #172154
May 15, 1858
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 15, 1858 Certainly the prime content is half of the doublepage centerfold, being a great print of a: "General View of Salt Lake City, Utah Territory" which is an overview of the city. Above it are 6 smaller illustrations of the vicinity including: "A Mormon Harem" "Tithing Office, Salt Lake City" "Devil's Gate" an... See More
Most famous of all Homer Civil War prints...
Item #172624
November 15, 1862
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 15, 1862 Although there are many fine prints in this issue certainly the most desired would be the full page Winslow Homer print titled: "The Army of the Potomac--A Sharp-Shooter on Picket Duty."
Other nice prints in this issue include the full front page captioned: "Convalescent Soldiers Passing Through Washington to Join Their Regimen... See More
The International cricket match... Nast's the Modern Samson...
Item #173240
October 03, 1868
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 3, 1868 The front page of the issue features a halfpage illustration "Prize Animals at the New Hampshire Fair, September 15-19, 1868". A halfpage illustration "Patrick J. Whelan, Condemned for the Murder of T. D'Arcy M'Gee" features an accompanying article. A halfpage illustration "The Dead Soldier and His Faithful Dog&q... See More
Black soldiers in the Spanish-American War...
Item #176336
May 21, 1898
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 21, 1898 Nice full ftpg: 'Out For A Fight--Adm. Sampson on the Bridge of the 'New York' ' is displayable. Fullpg. with 8 photos of: 'Scenes in the Capital of Porto Rico' & fullpg. with 5 photos of: 'U.S. Regulars at Port Tampa, Florida'. 'News from the Klondike' includes 7 photos. Doublepage centerfold: '9th U... See More
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