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THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 4, 1933

* Original Declaration of Independence facsimile
* July 4, 1776 with full text and founding fathers (signatures) 
 * 250th anniversary this coming Summer (2026}

Page 11 has a full page facsimile of the original Declaration of Independence with heading: "IN CONGRESS, JULY 4, 1776; The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America" with full text and all the signatures which includes John Hancock. 
Complete with all 30 pages, rag edition…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 4, 1944

* Original Declaration of Independence facsimile
* July 4, 1776 with full text and founding fathers (signatures) 
* World War II era - Post D-Day 

Page 14 has a full page facsimile of the original Declaration of Independence with heading: "IN CONGRESS, JULY 4, 1776; The unanimous Declaration of the Thirteen united States of America" with full text and all the signatures which includes John Hancock. 
Complete with all 32 pages, rag edition in great…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 4, 1943

* Original Declaration of Independence facsimile
* July 4, 1776 with full text and founding fathers (signatures) 
* Middle of the World War II era - 167th anniversary 

Page 14 has a full page facsimile of the original Declaration of Independence with heading: "IN CONGRESS, JULY 4, 1776; The unanimous Declaration of the Thirteen united States of America" with full text and all the signatures which includes John Hancock. 
Complete 1st section only with all 24 pages,…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 4, 1935

* Original Declaration of Independence facsimile
* July 4, 1776 with full text and founding fathers (signatures) 
 * 250th anniversary this coming Summer (2026}

Page 8 has a full page facsimile of the original Declaration of Independence with heading: "IN CONGRESS, JULY 4, 1776; The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America" with full text and all the signatures which includes John Hancock. 
Complete with all 32 pages, light toning…

THE DAILY CITIZEN, Vicksburg, Mississippi, July 2 (4), 1863  A fascinating newspaper and arguably the most famous of any newspaper printed on Confederate soil, not just for being printed on the back of wallpaper (many others were as well) but because of the circumstances which surrounded the creation of this issue.
This newspaper was edited and published by J. M. Swords. As the Union siege of this strategic city wore on, his supply of paper ran out, so the publisher resorted to the use of…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 29, 1865  The full front page is a political cartoon: "The Great Labor Question from a Southern Point of View" showing a Black farmer and Lincoln.
Prints inside including a half page: "Presentation of 200 Battle Flags to Gov. Fenton at Albany, New York" and "Grand Dinner to the Army of the Tennessee at the Union Hotel, Saratoga"
A full page has 3 scenes: "Grand Ball at the Opening of Leland's Opera House, Saratoga" including a print of "Saratoga Lake" and: "On…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, July 4, 1874 Fullpg. of 4 scenes: 'Staging In The Far West' Dblpgctrfld: 'Let us Be Thankful' is by Thomas Nast. Halfpg: 'Trout-Hatching in Colorado'. Ftpg "An Inflation Opinion" by Nast. An article "Stagin in the Far West has four illustrations. Fullpg "Let Loose from School -- A Sketch from Read Life"; Halfpg "King Koffee's Umbrella".
Complete in sixteen pages.

WILLIAMSPORT REPUBLICAN, Pennsylvania, July 4, 1890 Printed at the top above the masthead: "FOURTH OF JULY EDITION"
This is the complete issue which in celebration of the 4th of July opted to replace the typical black ink with alternating pages of red and blue, meaning pages 1, 4, 5 & 8 are printed entirely in blue ink, while pages 2, 3, 6 & 7 are entirely in red ink, which along with the white paper results in a special 4th of July red, white & blue newspaper.
Content and format are typical…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 22, 1865  The full front page is a print captioned: "A British Midshipman Restoring the American Eagle in Front of the United States Legation at Honolulu, Sandwich Islands".
But the prime content in this issue is the somber full page print captioned: "Execution of the Conspirators at Washington" which shows four of them hanging from the gallows. The facing page has seven related prints including those captioned: "Execution of the Conspirators--Clergymen…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 4, 1908  The front page of this issue has an illustration of "Grover Cleveland - When First a Candidate for the Presidency." There is then an article, "The Funeral Ceremonies at Princeton" with photos of Mr. Cleveland's funeral. There are also photos and an article of "The Death of Grover Cleveland." The photos show him with his family and shooting ducks just before his seventieth birthday.  Mark Twain's New Home at Redding.

There is a photo of "The Tribute…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 4, 1896  Full front page illus. of "The Rival Fourth of July Celebrations." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "The Cuban Insurrection." 2/3 pg. illus. of "The Galley Fire - Seven Bells." 2/3 pg. portrait of "William Dean Howells."
Doublepage centerfold of "The Seventh Michigan at Fredericksburg, December 11, 1862 - Volunteers Crossing the River to Protect the Pontoniers and to Permit the Completion of the Bridge."
Complete issue.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 4, 1868  A great full frontpage illustration entitled: 'Grounds of the White House, Washington, on a Saturday Afternoon in June'. A quarter-page illustration "Hon. Reverdy Johnson, of Maryland". A half page illustration with accompanying article "The German Saengerfest Societies in Wabash Avenue Rink, Chicago".  A terrific doublepage centerfold: 'Cadet Life At West Point' shows 13 scenes, including 'Presentation of Diplomas by Gen. Grant'. A full page features…

LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY, New York, "Fourth of July Number", July 4, 1907  This issue still has the original red outer wrappers, the front wrapper having a print of a woman with fireworks (see). One of the inside pages has four photos captioned: "Some Thrilling Moments on the Baseball Diamond." (see).
Complete in 22 pages plus wrappers, date penciled at the top of the front cover, various wear at the edges and tears to some pages.

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 6, 1863  

* Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
* Most historic battle of the Civil War
* Great reporting - Among the best to be had

A terrific issue reporting the result of the very historic Battle of Gettysburg, with nearly two-thirds of the front page's first column taken up with related heads, atop of which is a nice patriotic emblem.
They include: "THE GREAT VICTORY" "The Rebel Army Totally Defeated" "Its Remains Driven Into the Mountains" "It is There…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 8, 1990  The front page of the Sports Section has: "80 Years Ago, the Truth Hurt", with subhead: "Johnson's Victory Over Jeffries Taught Lesson to White America", followed by an extensive retrospective on their infamous boxing match which took place on July 4, 1910. The article continues on page C12 and includes corresponding photos on both the front of the Sports section and on C12. Although not shown in the photos, the front section is also present.
Other news of the…

NEW YORK TIMES, July 4, 1861  Among the first column heads on the Civil War are: "The Engagement Near Martinsburgh" "Official Report of Maj.-Gen. Patterson" "10,000 Rebels Routed" "Preparations for the Advance Towards Manassas Junction" "Gen. Fremont to Command the Great Western Movement' & more.
Eight pages, minor rubbing at the central fold, mostly good condition.

Background: This historic eight-page Independence Day edition of The New York Times from July 4, 1861, serves as a remarkable time…

THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Kansas, July 5, 1939

* Lou Gehrig day at Yankee Stadium
* New York Yankees

This 12 page newspaper has a one column heading on page 8: "Senators Divide Pair With Yankees; 61,808 See Frays"

This was Lou Gehrig day at Yankee Stadium in which he gave his famous "I am the luckiest man on the face of the earth..." speech. Unfortunately the only text within this article just mentions in was Lou Gehrig day and nothing more (see images).

Other news, sports and…

NEW YORK TIMES, July 4, 1939  

* Lou Gehrig day at Yankee Stadium (day of)
* "Luckiest man on the face of the earth" speech fame
* Best publication to be had ?

Lou Gehrig's famous speech is one of the most notable & heart-warming events in the annals of baseball history. This issue is from that day and has a article on page 18 with a two column heading: "75,000 Expected at the Stadium For Lou Gehrig Appreciation Day" with subhead. (see) Only found in this publication. Rare as such.
…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 4, 1985

* Best "Back to the Future" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Michael J. Fox - Marty McFly - comedy

A nice issue on the 2nd day premiere of the motion picture hit "Back to the Future" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime publication. This iconic film made it's opening day premiere the previous day.
Page 2 of section VI has a 10…

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLICAN, Walpole, New Hampshire, Jan. 25, 1813  

* Very rare publication
* Cheshire County
* War of 1812 reporting

An extremely scarce newspaper existing only from July 4, 1812 thru July 5, 1813. This is the volume 1, number 30 issue. Not surprisingly, this is the first of this title we have offered in our 47 years, having come from the private collection.
Being from during the War of 1812, there are war-related reports including a lengthy front page: "Impressment of…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 4, 1885  Front full pg. Nast illus. of "Dolphin." Inside are four 1/4 pg. portraits of "The Late Richard T. Merrick," "Judge Stallo, United States Minister to Italy," "Rev. Dr. Joseph T. Duryea," and "Rt. Rev. Samuel David Ferguson." Doublepage centerfold. of "The Panama Canal-The Great Culebra Cut." Small illus. of "A New American Gun." 1/3 pg. illus. of "The Rhine Delivering the German Watch Horn to the Mosel." Full pg. illus. of "Constructing the New…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 4, 1863  Half of the front page is taken up with a somber print: "Execution, by Hanging, of Two Rebel Spies, Williams and Peters, In the Army of the Cumberland" with text as well.
The best print in this issue is the half page: "Raid of Second South Carolina Volunteers (Col. Montgomery) Among the Rice Plantations on the Combahee, S.C."  Although she is not mentioned by name, this was the work of the remarkable Harriet Tubman.
Known as the Combahee River Raid,…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 4, 1857  The front page features an article: "Travel Noted In Bible Lands" with a half page print: "Keeping the Fourth on Holy Ground". 
Inside has a print: "Henry Clay Column to be Raised at Lexington, Kentucky"; an article on "How To Spend The Fourth" with several small prints; a one-quarter page view of "Cincinnati, Ohio" and another of "St. Louis, Missouri" plus a small print: "Crossing the Prairies, Southern Illinois".
Complete in 16 pages, in good…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 4, 1903 Frontpage illustration of the Statue of Liberty; "A Newly Discovered Portrait of Washington" by John Trumbull; Photo of "Reliance,"  "Constitution," and "Columbia" Crossing the Line; Looping the Loop in an Automobile; Decorative Art at the World's Fair; Doublepage illustration "The Day We Celebrate" by S. Werner; "Celebrating the Fourth a Hundred Years Ago" by Charles D. Hubbard; "A Forecast of the Gordon Bennett Automobile Race in Ireland" by Joseph…

THE FREMONT DEMOCRAT, Hamburg, Iowa, July 4, 1895  

* Rare 19th century publication
* Patriotic issue - 4th of July 

This issue is a curiosity. To celebrate Independence Day this newspaper printed page 1 in red ink, pages 2 & 3 in blue ink, pages 4 & 5 in red ink, pages 6 & 7 in blue ink, and page 8 in red ink.
Eight pages, various chipping at margins, some older tape mends, loose at the spine. This issue is quite fragile & must be handled carefully.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 18, 1868  The full front page illustration is of "The Schutzenfest-The Procession Passing Through Union Square." Inside are five illustrations pertaining to "The Schutzenfest" including: "...The Domestic Sharp Shooter," "...The Convivial Sharp Shooter," "...Shooting Gallery at Jones's Wood-Sharp Shooters Firing at the Targets," "...The Dance," and "The Prizes."
The doublepage centerfold is of "Interior of Tammany Hall, New York -The Democratic Convention in…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, July 4, 1914

This issue has a color cover page before the title page featuring the 4th of July.

In this issue, there are several articles including "Your Chance of Drowning"; "Mona Lisa and the Wheelbarrow" pertaining to da Vinci's diagram; "Around the Capitol"; "You Can't Make a Bull Moose Work in Harness"; "Sports" and more.

Other advertisements of the day are included as well, helping to portray life at the turn of the century. This issue…

SOUTHERN RIGHTS, Jacksonville, Florida, Oct. 4, 1862  A fascinating issue with a story similar to that of the iconic Vicksburg Daily Citizen issue of July 4, 1863, when the Union troops found the newspaper still in the press, changed the final paragraph to report the Union takeover, and printed the issue.
This newspaper's story is found in a listing by the American Antiquarian Society:
"Captain Valentine B. Chamberlain was in command of a company of the 7th Connecticut Volunteers who found the…

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 6, 1865  

* Soldiers' National Monument
* Gettysburg battlefield cemetery 
* Laying the cornerstone celebration

Much coverage on the celebration of the 4th of July, the first since the end of the Civil War. The front page includes: "The Gettysburg Celebration" "Laying the Corner-Stone of the Monument--An Oration and a Poem--A Letter from the President".
Page 4 includes: "Home, Sweet Home!" which begins: "Mrs. Jefferson Davis...writes in March last from Montgomery, that she…

THE NATIONAL GUARD, Camp Pennsylvania, Baltimore, July 4, 1861  

* Very rare Union Civil War camp publication
* 19th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment

A very rare "camp" newspaper from the early months of the Civil War. Although it began in July, 1856 printed at Camp McLellan, Lancaster, Pa., it was resurrected in early 1861 at its new location, hence the "vol. 2 no. 3" noted in the masthead, just the third issue at the new location.
Typical of camp newspapers it is of small size as they…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 4, 1932

* Director Paul Bern
* Actress Jean Harlow
* Wedding - Married

The back page has a two column photo with small heading: "Enjoying A One Day Honeymoon" with brief text. Page 4 has a one column heading: "Harlow-Bern Wedding Called Ideal Romance" (see) Bern would commit suicide a few months later.
Complete with all 20 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on very high quality newsprint meant for institutional holdings. In great condition as such, a…

NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT & STATE GAZETTE, Concord, July 10, 1826

* President John Adams death (1st report)
* Declaration of Independence 50th anniversary

Page 3 contains an early and significant report on the death of John Adams, who died on the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Headed "Death of John Adams" the report carries over to take close to half of the next column (see photos). Complete in 4 pages and in very nice, clean condition. A signficant report from

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, July 1, 1986

* Rare triple bill concerts advertisement
* Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers with 
* Grateful Dead and Bob Dylan performances
* Rich & RFK Stadiums - Buffalo & D.C. 

Page 83 has a half page advertisement for upcoming concerts that featured: "Grateful Dead" "Tom Petty" & "Bob Dylan" at RFK Stadium in Washington D.C. The Rich Stadium event featured just Bob Dylan and Tom Petty.
background: On July 4, 1986, Bob Dylan…

THE DAILY CITIZEN, Vicksburg, Mississippi, July 2, 1863  

* Most sought Confederate newspaper to be had ?

A fascinating newspaper and arguably the most famous of any newspaper printed on Confederate soil, not just for being printed on the back of wallpaper (some others were as well) but because of the circumstances which surrounded the creation of this issue.
The story of this newspaper is intriguing, well-known to serious collectors. However, this is an issue printed before Yankee troops…

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 4, 1818  The front page has not only an unusually lengthy article headed: "Horse-Racing" but a very early one as well, as horse racing in the States did not become popular until many years later.
Four pages, several foxing spots, generally nice condition.

THE NEWS AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, North Carolina, July 4, 1937.
 
* Amelia Earhart famous disappearance
* Searching the Pacific Ocean

The front page has a two column heading: "Amelia Earhart's Chance For Rescue Becomes Dim" with subhead. (see)
Complete 1st section only with 10 pages, light toning, a little margin wear with a few tiny tears, should be handled with care.

THE VICTORIA WEEKLY STANDARD, British Columbia, July 4, 1877  

* Rare publication

A rather uncommon title from the northwest of Canada with a wide variety of news and advertisements of the day.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, new agent's stamp at the top, various small margin tears.

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, April 30, 1863  

*  "We have forgotten God..." - American Civil War
*  Lincoln's Day of Fasting, Humiliation and Prayer

Page 3 contains a very notable Proclamation by Lincoln headed: "National Prayer and Humiliation. A Proclamation by the President of the United States" which contains the full text for the National Day of Fasting, Humiliation, and Prayer.
A few portions include: "...Senate of the United States devoutly recognizing the supreme authority & just government of

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 4, 1849  Page 3 has a report headed: "Virginia Gold" as well as: "A Recommendation by the President of the United States" for a special day of fasting, humiliation, and prayer to be celebrated the first Friday in August, signed in type: Z. Taylor.
Four pages, minor tears at the margins, good condition.

PRETORIA FRIEND from present-day South Africa, July 4, 1900  The masthead states it is: "The Authorised Medium for Official News" From during the Boer War period, the front page contains a "Government Notices" with other war-related reports on the inside pages (see).
The concern for safety was such that a page 2 item notes: "Individual delivery of the 'Pretoria Friend' can not be undertaken under any circumstances." Page 2 also has the: "Crisis in China - Dreadful Fire - The Late Major…

THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, July 4, 1946 

* The Republic of the Philippines is established

The front page has a two column heading: "Historic Rites Mark Birth of Philippines Republic" 1st report coverage on the establishment of the Republic of the Philippines.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 16 pages, minor margin wear, generally in nice condition.

NEW YORK TIMES, July 4, 1862  

* Seven Days Battles w/ nice map
* George B. McClellan vs. Robert E. Lee

The front page is dominated by a rather large Civil War map headed: "THE RECENT GREAT BATTLES" "May Showing Richmond, Fort Darling, the Line of the James River, the Present Location of Gen. McClellan, & the Scene of the Recent Great Battles".
The first column has related heads concerning the Seven Days' Battles including: "The Great Battle Continued Through Seven Days" "Immense…

THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., June 8, 1848  

* Mexican-American War ending
* Confirming the Treaty of Peace

Page 3 has a nice report headed: "The Tidings of Peace Confirmed" noting in part: "...fully confirming the telegraphic announcement of THE RATIFICATION OF THE TREATY by the Mexican Chamber of Deputies...will be seen that no doubt was entertained of the prompt & favorable action of the Median Senate upon the subject...We hope we may almost say...that the agony of suspense is…

Curious souvenir piece created by former collector Charles Smith: "THE NEWES", done in Phoenix, July 4, 1976  Its curiosity is the immense size, measuring 36 by 49 inches, with the front page focused on notable newspaper events in American history.
The back page is a reprint of the front page of "The Constellation" newspaper from New York, 1859, which claimed to be the largest (in size) newspaper in the country.
Single sheet, folded several times, good condition.

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 4, 1931

* Max Schmeling vs. Young Stribling
* Heavyweight boxing title fight
* Great headline for display

The front page has a very nice banner headline: "A KNOCKOUT! BY SCHMELING" with subheads. (see) Rare to have and nice headline on the front that deals with sports. The front page of the sport's section (page 11) also has a nice banner headline: "BODY PUNCHES BRING SCHMELING VICTORY" with subheads and photo. More photos on the back page. Always nice to…

THE ILLUSTRATED CHRISTIAN WEEKLY, New York,  July 4, 1891.  A great issue for framing and displaying!

THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 5, 1865 

* Cornerstone laid for the Gettysburg monument 

Page 5 has: "Gettysburg", "The Celebration Yesterday on the Great Battle Field", "General Howard's Tribute to the Veterans", "Miles O'Reilly's Poem of the Day and Place", and "The Ceremonies of Laying the Corner Stone of the Gettysburg Monument", which includes the text of General Howard's oration and the lines of a lengthy poem by Colonel Charles G. Halpine. See images for details.
Pages 4 and 8 have…

STARS & STRIPES, London Edition, July 4, 1945  This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead. Penciled at the top is "War Dept."
The front page reports: "Borneo Airfields Reported Seized" "Insists U.S. Define Aims In Jap War" and much more including 3 war-related photos.
Four pages, tabloid-size, nice condition.

WE/Mbi "The First Independent Soviet-American Newspaper", July 4, 1990  and the Vol. 1, #1 issue of March, 1992  

* The prototype issues - a true "one-of-a-kind"

This is a curious pair of issues including the prototype edition and the first "regular" edition. It was an outgrowth of the era of the thawing of relations between the United States & the Soviet Union and just before the collapse of the latter.
A box on the front page of the prototype: "Who We Are" notes in part: "WE/Mbl is…