Americans complain about taxation without representation...
Item #652965
July 21, 1768
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 21, 1768 Fully half of page 5 is taken up with an excellent letter of protest headed: "A Letter Lately Sent from the Hon. House of Representatives of Massachusetts Bay to the Right Hon. the Earl of Chatham" in England.
This very pointed letter makes clear the trouble the American colonists were having with the King & Parliament at
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This very pointed letter makes clear the trouble the American colonists were having with the King & Parliament at
Battle of Kwajalein ends in victory....
Item #652902
February 3, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 3, 1944
* Battle of Kwajalein Atoll ends with U.S. victory
* World War II Pacific Campaign vs. Japan
* Marhsall Island - Roi-Namur
The front page has a nice banner headline: "MARINES CAPTURE ROI ISLAND, LAND ON NAMUR; OUR CASUALTIES MODERATE; ENEMY SURPRISED" with subheads and related map. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported i... See More
Battle of Midway... official report... WWII....
Item #652874
July 15, 1942
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, July 15, 1942
* Battle of Midway
* Official U.S. Navy report
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a one column heading: "20 JAP VESSELS, 275 PLANES SET AS MIDWAY TOLL" with subhead. (see) This was the official report from the United States Navy on the famed battle. The battle was actually fought over a month earlier, but the details were just ... See More
General George S. Patton death burial..
Item #652872
December 25, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 25, 1945
* General George S. Patton death burial
* Post World War II reports
The front page has a one column heading: "GEN. PATTON BURIED WITH HIS SOLDIERS" with subhead. (see) First report coverage continues on page 2 with a few related photos. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 34 pages,
light toning at the margins... See More
1942 Doolittle raid of Japan.... Executions revealed...
Item #652842
April 23, 1943
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Penn., April 23, 1943
* re. The famous Doolittle raid of Japan
* U.S. Army Air Force B-25B Mitchell bombers
* Realization of Japanese executions
The front page has a two column heading: "Doolittle Promises Japan Bombs That Will Not Miss" with subhead and photos of 4 of Doolittle's airmen that was believed to be captured. (see) This was when it was ... See More
1943 WWII Cairo Conference...
Item #652817
December 2, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 2, 1943
* Cairo Conference in Egypt
* Franklin D. Roosevelt - Winston Churchill
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a nice banner headline: "CRUSHING OF JAPAN MAPPED AT CAIRO PARLEY; EMPIRE WILL BE STRIPPED TO PRE-1895 STATUS" with subheads that include: "ALL-OUT WAR SET" "PLEDGE FREE KOREA" and more with re... See More
Burgoyne in Parliament to answer for Saratoga...
Item #652754
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE London, May, 1778 (no plate included) Of significance is an article: "Account of the Examination of Gen. Burgoyne" concerning his actions which led to losing the Battle of Saratoga, which contains some interesting reading (see images for portions).Although the original and highly sought after plate of the "Blowing of the Horn" at the Synag... See More
Regarding Ben Franklin's "A Magic Square of Squares"...
Item #652752
July 1, 1768
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1768 (offered at a significantly reduced price - see note regarding the magic square plate)
Perhaps the most notable content is the article on an inside page titled: "Surprising Properties of Numbers placed in Dr. Franklin's Magic Square of Squares," which is a fascinating article describing Benjamin Franklin's amazing numerical puzzle... See More
Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands...
Item #652728
October 29, 1942
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., October 29, 1942
* Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands
* U.S. Navy vs. Imperial Japanese Navy
* Guadalcanal campaign - World War II
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "JAPS TAPER OFF ATTACKS ON GUADALCANAL AFTER SUFFERING HEAVY LOSSES" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 22 pages, light ... See More
Heinrich Himmler visits Prague....
Item #652450
June 14, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 14, 1939
* Heinrich Himmler - Gestapo chief of police
* Prague, Czechoslovakia visit
The front page has a one column heading: "CHIEF PF GESTAPO ARRIVES IN PRAGUE; UNREST CONTINUES" with subheads. (see) lengthy text continues inside. Just a few months before the outbreak of World War II.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 48 page... See More
Death of John Hancock...
Item #652448
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, England, November, 1793 Although there is a wide range of interesting articles in the body of this issue, certainly the most significant is one of the more inconspicuous, being the announcement of the death of John Hancock. Perhaps it is not unexpected that the death of this notable person, who had been such a thorn in the side of England during the years ... See More
Americans compelled to declare independence... Howe & Cornwallis retreat to New York...
Item #652444
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1777 The issue begins with a continuation of the: "Debate in the House of Lords...relative to the American War" taking over 5 pages & with much on the Revolutionary War. One bit notes: "...That America never aimed at independence till she was compelled to it by our harsh conduct; and that she is at least unanimous in one thing, n... See More
Much reflection on the prior year... Ethan Allen...
Item #652443
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1781 Under "Diary of Memorable Occurrences in the year 1780..." is a lengthy list of item & includes: "The American out posts at Newark & Elizabeth-town were surprized & the men made prisoners...American post of John's House on the White Plains was attacked when 40 men were killed & 97 taken. Another American ... See More
Revolutionary War in the South... Ninety-Six, South Carolina....
Item #652441
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1781 The "Historical Chronicle" includes a short bit about: "Two gentlemen...charged with carrying on a treasonable correspondence with the American agent Adams at Amsterdam & with supplying the Colonists with arms & ammunition...". This is followed by a letter from Lord Rawdon to Cornwallis from Monk's Corner begi... See More
The Pantheon at Rome...
Item #652439
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1751 This issue features a foldout plate captioned: "The Inside of the Pantheon at Rome" which measures 9 by 11 1/2 inches. A portion of this plate has been previously mended from on the front side. There is a related article titled: "Of the Plate of the Pantheon". There is a very nice full page plate titled: "A View o
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Prints of Mt. Vesuvius and Mt. Etna erputing...
Item #652438
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1750 An interesting article concerns Mount Vesuvius, and has a nice foldout plate: "A Prospect of Mount Vesuvius with its Eruption in 1630", which measures approximately 8 by 9 1/4 inches (with the addition of wide margins). A few pages later is another very nice foldout print of the same size, captioned: "Prospect of Mount
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The discontents in America...
Item #652422
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1773 Perhaps the most interesting item in this issue is the 6+ page article: "Epitome of Commodore Byron's Voyage Round the World" which is continued from a previous issue. This is a great travelogue on a portion of his excursion.But the "Historical Chronicle" near the back of the issue has content of historical signific... See More
Treaty ending the French & Indian War defines the political geography for this contentious period...
Item #652420
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1763 This issue contains one of the more significant documents of the 18th century, being "The Definitive Treaty of Friendship of Peace between his Britannick Majesty, the Most Christian King, and the King of Spain, Concluded at Paris, the 10th day of Feb., 1763...". Resulting from it, France gives up Nova Scotia, Cape Breton, the St. Lawren... See More
Ahmed Izzet Pasha death... Ottoman Empire...
Item #652386
April 2, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 2, 1937
* Ahmed Izzet Pasha death
* World War I general
* Ottoman Empire Grand Vizier
The top of page 23 has a one column heading: "IZZET PASHA DIES; EX-GRAND VIZIER" with subheads and photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 48 pages, light toning, nice condition.... See More
Japanese attack Oregon...
Item #652360
June 23, 1942
MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, Minn., June 23, 1942
* Fort Stevens, Oregon attacked
* Japanese submarine I-25
Page 3 announces a rare occurrence in American history with a five column heading: "OREGON FORT TARGET OF JAPS" with subhead and photo. On the nights of June 21 and 22, 1942, the Japanese submarine I-25 fired 17 shells at Fort Stevens, Oregon, making it the only milita... See More
Hercules Powder Co. explosion....
Item #652284
September 13, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 13, 1940
* Hercules Powder Company explosion
* Kenvil NJ New Jersey (1st report)
* World War II coverage
The front page has a two column headline: "27 DEAD, 25 MISSING, 200 HURT IN BLAST AT JERSEY PLANT" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues in with related large photo.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much on Wor... See More
Battle of the Java Sea... WWII...
Item #652223
March 15, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 15, 1942
* Battle of the Java Sea - naval
* World War II Pacific Campaign
* Imperial Japanese Navy victory
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "TWELVE WARSHIPS LOST BY ALLIES IN JAVA SEA, 5 OF THEM CRUISERS; JAPAN LOSES 7 DAMAGED OR SUNK" with subheads and related map. Lengthy coverage continues on page 3 with a few related photos.
Oth... See More
Lidice Czechoslovakia massacre...
Item #652217
June 11, 1942
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., June 11, 1942
* Lidice Czechoslovakia massacre
* World War II Nazis liquidation
* Battle of Midway victory
The front page has a two column heading: "Czech Village Wiped Out, All Men Killed by Nazis to Avenge Heydrich Shooting". First report coverage on the annihilation of the town of Lidice Czechoslovakia by the Nazis. This was in reprisal for t... See More
Battle for Caen, France in 1944....
Item #652214
June 29, 1944
BOSTON TRAVELER, June 29, 1944
* Battle of Caen - France
* Post D-Day invasion
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a nice banner headline in bold lettering: "NAZIS HURL 2 ARMIES IN CAEN BATTLE" with subhead. (see) Nice for display.
Complete with all 24 pages, nice condition.
The fall of Cherbourg, France imminent...
Item #652213
June 25, 1944
THE BOSTON HERALD, June 25, 1944
* Post D-Day France being occupied by U.S. Army
* World War II German defense falling apart
* Cherbourg France falling to the allies
The top of the front page has a nice banner headline: "YANKS SET UP CHERBOURG KILL" with subhead and related photo.
Incomplete issue containing 28 of the 56 pages, nice condition.... See More
Craig Wood wins 1941 Masters golf tournament
Item #652154
April 7, 1941
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 7, 1941
* Craig Wood wins Masters Tournament
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia
* World War II - WWII era
The sport's section (page 21) has a banner headline: "Wood Triumphs With Strong Finish in Masters' Golf Tournament at Augusta" with subheads, photo and scores. First report coverage on Craig Wood winning the 1941 Masters Golf Tournament i... See More
Pope Pius XII papacy....
Item #651869
March 3, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 3, 1939
* Eugenio Maria Giuseppe Giovanni Pacelli
* Becomes Pope Pius XII (1st report)
* Nazi Germany - World War II era
The front page has a four column headline: "PACELLI ELECTED POPE ON 63D BIRTHDAY; NAMED ON 4TH BALLOT; REIGNS AS PIUS XII; EXPECTED TO CONTINUE STRONG POLICIES" with subheads and photo. (see) Much more inside with loads of text.
Other... See More
Much on the Jacobite Rebellion...
Item #651837
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1745 There is a tremendous amount of content concerning the Jacobite Rebellion with articles: "Accounts of the Motions of the Rebels & of the King's Forces from the London Gazette..." which takes about ten pages. Also: "Retreat of the Rebels" and "Naval Articles from the London Gazette". Further on is: &
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Plate of King Louis XV... News from America...
Item #651836
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1774 This issue begins with the: "Memoirs of the Life of the Late King of France" which is accompanied by a full page plate of him: "Lewis XV, King of France and Navarre..." who died on May 10, 1774. Actually this plate is not called for in the title/contents page but is here because the article is, plus it is called for in the m... See More
Nice article on Louisiana...
Item #651835
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1761 An inside page has over a full column taking up with "Importance of Louisiana" seen in its entirety in the photos. The text includes: "...while the French remain possessed of Louisiana as its communication by sea is always open, the climate mild & the country inviting, they will always have it in their power to pour in me... See More
Operation Market Garden in 1944....
Item #651831
September 20, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 20, 1944
* Operation Market Garden
* Post D-Day Europe aerial invasion
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a banner headline: "BRITISH NEAR RHINE IN 37-MILE SWEEP NORTH AFTER AIR ARMY JOINS IN CAPTURING EINDHOVEN" with subheads and related photo. (see) More on page 3. Coverage on the great paratrooper raid in the Netherlands. Always nice to hav... See More
USS Reuben James sunk.... 1st U.S. warship...
Item #651562
October 31, 1941
THE RALEIGH TIMES, North Carolina, October 31, 1941
* USS Reuben James sunk (Early 1st report)
* 1st American warship casualty in WWII
The front page has a nice banner headline: "AMERICAN WARSHIP SUNK" with subhead, photo and related map. First report coverage on the sinking of the USS Reuben James, the 1st U.S. warship casualty of World War II.
Other news, spor... See More
Operation Valkyrie plotters guilty....
Item #651519
August 8, 1944
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, August 8, 1944
* Operation Valkyrie conspirators guilty
* Adolph Hitler murder plot failure
* Erwin Von Witzleben and more
The front page has a two column heading: "8 High German Officers Found Guilty Of Complicity" with subhead. (see) They would hanged on this day.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much more on World ... See More
2nd New York Times crossword puzzle...
Item #651511
February 22, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 22, 1942
* 2nd ever crossword puzzle in this famed title
* Answers from the very 1st
The magazine section (inside), done in tabloid-size format, has the second crossword puzzle in the history of this famed newspaper.
A staple of the Sunday Times for the past 60+ years has been its famous crossword puzzle, and this magazine section has the 2nd... See More
Pact of Steel in 1939... Italy & germnay unite...
Item #651476
May 23, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 23, 1939
* Pact of Steel alliance
* Nazi Germany and Italy unite
* Adolph Hitler & Benito Mussolini
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "AXIS POWERS SIGN TEN-YEAR ALLIANCE TO REMAKE EUROPE" with subheads. (see) Much more on page 8 with complete text of the speeches that were made. First report coverage on the signing of the pac... See More
Battle of Nuremberg... German Luftwaffe defeated...
Item #651475
April 17, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 17, 1945
* Battle of Nuremberg ends w/ capture
* United States 7th Army
* German Luftwaffe destroyed
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a nice banner headline: "TRUMAN ASKS WORLD UNITY TO KEEP PEACE; 7TH IN NUREMBERG; SOVIET PUSH REPORTED; NAZIS LOSE 905 PLANES,MOSTLY AGROUND" with many subheads. (see) Lengthy text continues inside. Always nice to... See More
Tobruk Africa captured by Nazis....
Item #651467
June 22, 1942
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, June 22, 1942
* Capture of Tobruk, Africa
* German General Erwin Rommel
* World War II - WWII
The top of the front page has a nice banner headline: "TOBRUK SURRENDERS TO AXIS" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the capture of Tobruk Africa by the Nazis led by General Erwin Rommel.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day wit... See More
Georgia wins Rose Bowl in 1943...
Item #651463
January 2, 1943
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, January 2, 1943
* Rose Bowl: Georgia Bulldogs vs. UCLA Bruins
* Orange Bowl: Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Boston College
* Sugar Bowl: Tennessee Volunteers vs. Tulsa
* Cotton Bowl: Texas Longhorns vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
The sport's section has coverage on the four major bowl games with a page 12 banner headline: "Injured Sinkwich Leads Georgia to 9-0... See More
Willie Vinson lynching... Racial riots occuring in Beaumont, Texas...
Item #651414
June 17, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, June 17, 1943
* Beaumont, Texas racial riots
* Marianna, Florida negro lynching
The back page has two column headings: "Texas City Under Martial Law As Races Clash in Beaumont Riots" "Negro's Attack on Woman Starts Violence in Which White Man Is Killed and Work at Shipyard Halted"
Also a small one column heading: "Florida Prisoner... See More
Golfer Ben Hogan's death report... One of the greatest...
Item #651309
July 26, 1997
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 26, 1997 (1st four sections)
* Ben Hogan's death report
* Winner of 5 U.S. Opens and 10 Majors (?)
* Death of one of the greatest golfers to ever play the game
The front page of the issue tells of the death of Ben Hogan, who is generally considered one of the greatest golfers to have ever played the game. He won 4 U.S. Opens and 9 Majors, and some argue his tall... See More
Washington, Howe, and Burgoyne...
Item #651244
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1778 An inside page has a graphic depiction of a: "Plan of the Encampment of a Battalion of Six Companies of Infantry" with related text. An article debates on Burgoyne and the charge against him of: "...employing savages...ever esteemed the Indian alliances, at best, a necessary evil..." with more. Another page has "Gen. W... See More
Germans capture Liege Belgium...
Item #651217
May 13, 1940
THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, May 13, 1940
* Nazis invade Liege Belgium
* World War II - WWII
This 10 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "BERLIN CLAIMS ENTRY INTO LIEGE CITY" with subheads that include: "Nazi Soldiers Force Way Into Citadel As Belgians Fight Back" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning with some margin wear, other... See More
Battle of Kasserine Pass... Tunisia Campaign...
Item #651197
February 26, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 26, 1943
* Battle of Kasserine Pass - Tunisia Campaign - Africa
* 1st major battle between American & German forces
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "AMERICANS TAKE KASSERINE GAP" with subheads and related map. (see) First report coverage on the Battle of Kasserine Pass during the Tunisia Campaign. Always nice to have notable e... See More
Debate on the Maryland Constitution...
Item #651129
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1763 Over two pages within are taken up with: "Queries Relative to the Constitution of Maryland" which raises such questions as: "Does not the legislature of Maryland consist of three branches...?...Who composes the Upper House?...Does not the council consist of 12 members when complete?...Who sits as judges in the superior court... See More
Attempt to kill Hitler... Real life "Valkyrie" event...
Item #651104
July 27, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 27, 1944.
* re. Adolph Hitler escapes assassination plot
* Post Operation Valkyrie - Loyal aides stay put
* Joseph Goebbels speech reassuring the public
The front page has a two column heading: "Goebbels Promises Nazis New Effort Will Win" (see) Page 4 has a banner headline: "Text of Goebbels' Story of the Anti-Hitler Plot and His Plea for All-O... See More
America is not about to compromise with England...
Item #651050
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1778 Among the articles within are: "The Theory of Insulating Bodies Examined, & some of the Supposed Properties which Electricians have ascribed to Glass, proved by Experiments not to Exist" includes reference to Ben Franklin; "On the Worshiping of the Primitive Christians to the East", and more.The most significant co... See More
Creating the state of Franklin... Benjamin Martin, famed optician...
Item #651021
August 1, 1785
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1785 Among the first articles is: "Brief Memoirs of the Late Ingenious Mr. Benjamin Martin...", who was a noted optician, instrument maker, spectacle maker (see hyperlink). This issue is lacking the full page print of him called for.
Also within: "Old Ale Houses and Dancing Schools Described" "Bill Proposed for Regulating th... See More
Escape of Bonnie Prince Charlie after the Battle of Culloden...
Item #651011
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, December, 1746 The prime content of this issue is: "Account of the Young Pretender's Escape after the Battle of Culloden" which is continued from a previous issue & which takes about a full page. It contains some nice detail on how he stole away, including: "The young Pretender...with the assistatnce of Capt. O'
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First lottery in America... Electricity experiments...
Item #651009
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, April, 1745 A feature of this issue is a terrific, three page graphic representation of the: "Situation of his Majesty's Fleet & the Combined fleets of France and Spain in the Mediterranean...when Adm. Mathews made the Signal to engage the enemy..." showing the various positions of the ships (see photos). This is highly unus
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Judaica content... Oglethorpe reports new towns created in Georgia...
Item #651008
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1737 Among the articles noted in the table of contents are: "Mr. Facio's Letter Concerning the Hebrew Accents" "An Instance of the Excellent Use of the Hebrew Accents" "Literal Translations of the Hebrew Code Ungrammatical, False, etc." "Hebrew Tenses not to be used Promiscuously" "Of Abraham... See More
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