Map of India and Pakistan... Wine industry in America...
Item #600261
March 1, 1767
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1767
* Foldout map of India, Pakistan, and more
* Early on the wine industry in America
* Greenland
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits.This was the first periodical to use the wo... See More
"The North Star" becomes "Frederick Douglass' Paper"...
Item #597943
August 13, 1852
FREDERICK DOUGLASS' PAPER, Rochester, New York, August 13, 1852 We are pleased to offer this exceedingly rare--and highly desirable--newspaper by the famed Frederick Douglass, this being a volume five issue. This weekly title is the continuation of his newspaper "North Star" which began in 1847.
Among the various articles in this issue are those headed "The Free Colored P... See More
Queen Victoria of England...
Item #597466
June 25, 1887
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, June 25, 1887
* Queen Victoria of England
... See More
* Queen Victoria of England
* The Apollo Belvedere
This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations, most of which pertain to the latest inventions of the day, with accompanying text including: "Victoria, Queen of Great Britain and Empress of India", "H.M.S. Victoria&
Pre-Civil War broadside "extra"...
Item #596300
December 7, 1842
NEW YORK HERALD, EXTRA, Dec. 7, 1842 A broadside "Extra" (printed on one side only) providing the latest news from the recent "Arrival of the Steamship Columbia" from Europe. Some of the subheads include: "Melancholy Loss of the convict Ship Waterloo, Bound for Sydney--250 Lives Lost Out of 330" "List of Passengers" "The Great Western Steam-... See More
Star Spangled Banner voted by Congress as National Anthem...
Item #594293
March 4, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 4, 1931
* Star Spangled Banner voted by Congress
* National Anthem
* President Herbert Hoover
This 56 page newspaper has a small one column heading on the front page: "'Star Spangled Banner' Is Voted National Anthem by Congress". 1st report on the famous song officially becoming the United States' National Anthem. Also... See More
Payments to Loyalists... Death of Tippoo...
Item #593618
June 27, 1786
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 27, 1786 Inside has; "American Loyalists" which notes: "On the report of the bill for granting the sum of 55,000 pounds as a temporary relief to the American Loyalists...desired to know...whether it was intended to allow such Loyalists as were in England during the times of the troubles in America the same as those actually on the spot... See More
Payments to Loyalists... Death of Tippoo...
Item #593617
June 27, 1786
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 27, 1786 Inside has; "American Loyalists" which notes: "On the report of the bill for granting the sum of 55,000 pounds as a temporary relief to the American Loyalists...desired to know...whether it was intended to allow such Loyalists as were in England during the times of the troubles in America the same as those actually on the spot... See More
Review of "All Quiet on the Western Front"... Problems in India... Gandhi...
Item #591644
June 7, 1939
LIBERTY magazine, New York, June 7, 1930
The color cover of this issue has an illustration of two small children selling pencils as they are indicating they are "dum and blind".
"Thy Servant A Dog- A Story of a Faithful Friend" is by Rudyard Kipling. This is the first dog story that he has written since 1909.
Also within this issue is "India - The World&
South Carolina's non-importation agreement...
Item #590802
August 28, 1769
THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, August 28, 1769 The masthead features a very intricately engraved coat-of-arms. Various news items from both Europe and America, with over a column taken up with news under the heading: "Charlestown, S. Carolina", near the end of which is a subhead: "Articles of Agreement entered into & subscribed by the ... See More
South Carolina's non-importation agreement...
Item #590801
August 28, 1769
THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, August 28, 1769 The masthead features a very intricately engraved coat-of-arms. Various news items from both Europe and America, with over a column taken up with news under the heading: "Charlestown, S. Carolina", near the end of which is a subhead: "Articles of Agreement entered into & subscribed by the ... See More
Bombay riots... Mahatma Gandhi....
Item #590746
May 8, 1930
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, May 8, 1930
* Bombay India riots of 1930
* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
* Mahatma Gandhi
This 20 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "27 Dead in Riots at Bombay; 120,000 Gandhists Seize City; More British Troops Called" with subhead. See photos for text here. Coverage on the Bombay riots of 1930 which was a opposition to t... See More
1945 occupation of Japan begins...
Item #590567
August 27, 1945
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, August 27, 1945
* U.S. occupation of Japan begins
* USS Missouri (Big Mo) enters Sagami Bay
This 12 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "ALLIED FLEET ENTERS SAGAMI BAY, READY FOR OCCUPATION OF JAPAN" with subheads (see photos). Coverage on the initial occupation Japan with the United States Navy enter... See More
Mohandas Gandhi released from jail...
Item #590485
May 6, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, May 6, 1944
* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
* The Mahatma jail release
This 30 page newspaper has a 2 column headline on the front page: "Gandhi Freed Unconditionally; British Act on Health Grounds".
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much on World War II. Rag edition in great condition.... See More
Kasturba Gandhi death... wife of Mahatma Gandhi...
Item #590425
February 24, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 24, 1944
* Kasturba Gandhi death (pyre)
* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi wife... The Mahatma
This 34 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 3: "GANDHI SHEDS TEARS AT WIFE'S CREMATION" and "Mahatma Sits in Shade of Tree Watching Pyre After Rites" This is the coverage on the death of Gandhi's wife's, Kasturba.
Other ne... See More
Gandhi-Irwin Pact...
Item #590405
March 4, 1931
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, Albany, New York, March 4, 1931
* Gandhi-Irwin Pact
* Mahatma Gandhi & Lord Irwin
* India free to make their own salt
This 30 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "GANDHI SIGNS INDIAN TRUCE, STRIFE ENDED", "People to Make Salt and to Stop Disobedience Campaign" and more. 1st report coverage on the signing of th... See More
Jewish Holocaust... Jews segregated....
Item #590255
March 4, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 4, 1939
* Mahatma Gandhi's "Fast Until Death"
* The Jewish Holocaust in progress
* Jews being segregated
This 16 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Gandhi's 'Fast Until Death' Starts in Rajkot As Protest Against State's Autocratic Rule"
Also one column headlines on page 2 include: "EVIAN PL... See More
1945 occupation of Japan begins...
Item #589286
August 30, 1945
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, August 30, 1945
* U.S. occupation of Japan begins
* General Douglas MacArthur
* USS Missouri (Big Mo) in Tokyo Bay
This 22 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "ALLIED FORCES POURING INTO JAPAN FROM HUGE AIR AND SEA FLEETS" with subheads. Coverage on the initial occupation Japan with the United States Navy ente... See More
1945 occupation of Japan begins....
Item #589089
August 31, 1945
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, August 31, 1945
* U.S. occupation of Japan begins
* General Douglas MacArthur
* USS Missouri (Big Mo) in Tokyo Bay
This 20 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "OCCUPATION OF JAPAN IS PROCEEDING RAPIDLY" with subheads. This is coverage on the initial occupation Japan with the United States Navy entering To... See More
Mahatma Gandhi's death and funeral...
Item #589043
February 2, 1948
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, February 2, 1948
* Mahatma Gandhi's death & funeral (pyre) photo
This 30 page newspaper has a five column photo on the front with heading: "Hallowed Ashes--A Remembrance of Gandhi From Funeral Pyre", also one column headings that include: "India Puts Ban on Extremists" and more.
Other news, sports and advertisements of th... See More
Sultan of Muscat and Oman is received at Washington DC...
Item #588458
March 4, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 4, 1938
* Sultan of Muscat and Oman
* Said III bin Taimur
This 40 page newspaper has a two column photo with heading: "Sultan of Muscat and Oman Is Received At Washington With Honors Due Since 1832" which is a 1st report on his visit to the United States. See photos for text.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Very nice condi... See More
Scottsboro Boys arrested...
Item #586782
March 26, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, March 26, 1931
* Scottsboro Boys arrested
* Negroes suspected of attacking 2 white girls
* Mahatma Gandhi - India riots
This 56 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 21: "JAIL HEAD ASKS TROOPS AS MOB SEEKS NEGROES"
"Riot Feared in Scottsboro, Ala., After Arrest of Nine, Held for Attacking Girls"
1st report coverage on the arr... See More
Pro-Nazi newspaper printed in English...
Item #585249
February 13, 1943
THE STAR, Island of Guernsey, Feb. 13, 1943
* Rare pro-Nazi title
* German occupation
An interesting pro-Nazi newspaper as this island in the English Channel was occupied by the Nazis during World War II so all reporting is pro-Germany despite being in English. Among the front page reports are: "Churchill Admits Fear of The U-Boats" "Chief & Most Urgent Problem of A... See More
Qissa Khwani Bazaar massacre...
Item #584983
April 24, 1930
PRESCOTT JOURNAL MINER, Prescott, Arizona, April 24, 1930
* Qissa Khwani Bazaar massacre
* Peshawar, Indian
* Mahatma Ghandi
This 8 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "FORTY ARE KILLED IN FRESH RIOTING THROUGHOUT INDIA" with subhead: "Report Tells Of Worst Riot In Indian Revolt" 1st report coverage on the Qissa Khwani Bazaar massacre.
Other ... See More
Gandhi starts hunger strike...
Item #584892
September 19, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 19, 1932
* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
* The Mahatma food strike begins (eve)
This 36 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Gandhi Cuts Down Food in Training for Fast; May Refuse to Leave Jail on British Terms". Coverage on the eve on the 6-day hunger strike beginning.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughou... See More
B-29 Superfortresses bomb mainland Japan...
Item #584853
June 16, 1944
BOSTON TRAVELER, Massachusetts, June 16, 1944
* B-29 Superfortresses bomb mainland Japan (1st time)
* Post D-Day news
This 28 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "2 Planes Lost in Raid On Japan's Mainland" with subheads that include: "Air Raid Crushed Jap Steel Works" 1st report coverage on the 1st Superfortress air attack o... See More
Sultan of Muscat and Oman....
Item #583852
April 6, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 6, 1938
* Sultan of Muscat and Oman
* Said III bin Taimur
* Yataghan - Turkish sword
This 48 page newspaper has a small one column heading on page 13: "President Greets Press With Knife From Sultan"
See photo for text here.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Rag edition in very nice condition.
wikipedia notes: Said bi... See More
Partition of India in 1947...
Item #583058
August 15, 1947
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, August 15, 1947
* Partition of India (1st report)
* Pakistan
This 34 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "India Marks New Freedom; Rioting Wanes,"
"Pageantry Marks Installation Of Government Heads." See photos for text here.
Other news of the day. Little margin wear, otherwise good.
wikipedia notes: The... See More
Gandhi-Irwin Pact in 1931...
Item #583034
March 4, 1931
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, March 4, 1931
* Gandhi-Irwin Pact
* Mahatma Gandhi & Lord Irwin
* India free to make their own salt
This 22 page newspaper has a seven column headline on the front page:
"Final Peace Pact Ends Year of Strife for India"
with subheads that include: "SALT RIGHTS ARE GRANTED BY BRITAIN" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Minor ... See More
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi assassination...
Item #582984
January 31, 1948
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, January 31, 1948
* re. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi assassination
* The Mahatma pyre
* 1st report on Orville Wright death
This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "TENS OF THOUSANDS IN CROWD AT GANDHI RITES"
Also a one column headlines on page 4 that read: "CO-INVENTOR OF THE... See More
Great displayable masthead... colonial America time era...
Item #582907
July 28, 1773
THE PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL & WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, July 28, 1773 This newspaper from this period had one of the more beautiful & decorative of the colonial era (see).
The entire front page is taken up with "Proceedings in the House of Commons on East India Affairs". Inside has reports from London, Charleston, Boston, New York & Philadelphia including much deta... See More
Gandhi fights for prohibition in India....
Item #582887
May 17, 1930
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, Albany, New York, May 17, 1930
* Mahatma Gandhi
* India prohibition
This 18 page newspaper has two column headlines on thee front page: "Gandhi Demands Dry Law; Government Liquor Sale Arouses India Patriots" and "Prohibition First on List of Reforms; Volunteers Prepare to Raid Salt Works Tomorrow at Wadala". This tells of Mahatma Gandhi fightin... See More
Gandhi begins 21 day fast...
Item #582759
May 9, 1933
WORLD TELEGRAM, New York City, May 9, 1933
* Mahatma Gandhi starts his 21-day fast
This 36 page newspaper has small one column headlines on the front page: "Gandhi Grows Weak; Doctors Summoned" and "Attacked by Nausea at Start of 21-Day Fast".
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Light browning, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: O... See More
Gandhi starts hunger strike...
Item #582518
September 20, 1932
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, September 20, 1932
* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
* The Mahatma food strike begins
This 12 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "FAST UNTO DEATH IS TODAY INAUGURATED BY MAHATMA GANDHI" and more (see photos). Tells of the start of his 6-day hunger strike in jail.
Other news of the day including various advert... See More
Mahatma Gandhi... Complete India independence wanted...
Item #581777
April 2, 1931
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, Massachusetts, April 2, 1931
* Post Gandhi-Irwin Pact
* Mahatma Gandhi
* Complete India independence wanted
This 12 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "GANDHI TO FACE BRITISH DEMANDS FOR SAFEGUARDS", "London Mandate Gives Him Room for Compromise--Will Meet Moslems"
Other news of the day. Good condition.
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Troops reviewed by President Lincoln...
Item #581429
August 3, 1861
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, August 3, 1861 The front page of the issue features a half-page illustration "The Archaeological Institute of Great Britain at Peterborough: Entrance to the Nave of the Cathedral". Within the issue is "Prize Dogs at the Leeds Show"; "Review of Federal Troops by President Lincoln and General Scott" which includes a full page ... See More
The death of Vallabhbhai Patel...
Item #581271
December 15, 1950
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 15, 1950
* Sardar Patel death (1st report with photo)
* Leader in India
This 64 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 31: "SARDAR PATEL, 75, IS DEAD IN BOMBAY", "Deputy Prime Minister Called Nation's 'Strong Man'--Was Associate of Ghandhi" with smaller subheads and photo. Early, same day report on the death of India lead... See More
Mahatma Gandhi's death and funeral...
Item #581236
February 2, 1948
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, February 2, 1948 This 12 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "Gang Accused Of Murder Plot Hunted In India", "3 High Hindu Officials Said Marked For Death; Nehru Said Peace Vital"
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise good condition.
wikipedia notes: On 30 Ja... See More
Mahatma Gandhi released from jail...
Item #581046
January 28, 1931
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, January 28, 1931
* Mahatma Gandhi jail release
This 10 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "INDIA'S BATTLE WILL CONTINUE, GANDHI WARNS", "Thousands Gather To Pay Him Homage", "Woman Crushed to Death as Bombay Throngs Fight to See Him; Cites Rights" and more with smaller sub... See More
Kasturba Gandhi death... wife of Mahatma Gandhi...
Item #580498
February 24, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 24, 1944
* Kasturba Gandhi death (pyre)
* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi wife... The Mahatma
This 34 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 3: "GANDHI SHEDS TEARS AT WIFE'S CREMATION" "Mahatma Sits in Shade of Tree Watching Pyre After Rites" which tell of Gandhi's wife's death.
Other news of the day with much on Worl... See More
Gandhi-Irwin Pact...
Item #580415
March 5, 1931
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, March 5, 1931 This 22 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "GANDHI WINS DEFIANCE FIGHT FOR INDIA".
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Light browning, little margin wear, otherwise good condition.
wikipedia notes: Gandhi–Irwin Pact refers to a political agreement signed by Mahatma Gandhi and the then Viceroy o... See More
Mahatma Gandhi starts his 21-day fast...
Item #580414
May 8, 1933
NEW YORK WORLD TELEGRAM, New York, May 8, 1933
* Mahatma Gandhi starts his 21-day fast
* Early, same day 1st report
This 34 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page: "Gandhi Freed by British as He Starts Fast in Jail", "Government Feared Serious Disorders if Indian Leader Died in Prison--Ordeal Thought Likely to Prove Fatal to Mahatma".
Other news and... See More
Mahatma Gandhi...Salt March...
Item #580411
April 7, 1930
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, April 7, 1930
* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (Mahatma)
* Salt march (salt satyagraha) ends
* Dandi, India
This 16 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Police and Gandhi Followers Clash Over Salt Making". See photos for text here.
Other news of the day throughout including period advertisemen... See More
Gandhi fasts ends...
Item #580405
September 27, 1932
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, September 27, 1932
* Mohandas Gandhi - The Mahatma
* Six day fasting - hunger strike ends
* Untouchables to Harijans
This 24 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "Gandhi Brings Fast to End as He Wins Fight", "Great Britain Meets His Demands on Untouchables"
and more (s... See More
First report on the assassination of Gandhi...
Item #580281
January 30, 1948
THE RUSSELL COUNTY NEWS, Russell, Kansas, January 30, 1948
* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi assassinated
* The Mahatma (1st report)
This 4 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Mohandas K. Gandhi Assassinated by Fanatic" with subhead: "Death of India's Great Spiritual Leader Causes Rioting to Break Out immediately"
This is a very early report ... See More
Mahatma Gandhi starts his 21-day fast...
Item #580152
May 30, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, May 30, 1933
* Mahatma Gandhi starts his 21-day fast
This 32 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 6: "GANDHI ENDS FAST, WEAK BUT HAPPY", "His Friends Rejoice as He Sips Orange Juice After 21 Days Abstinenence From Food" and more. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Minor margin wear, otherwise in good condi... See More
New Delhi becomes the capital city of India...
Item #580139
February 11, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, February 11, 1931
* New Delhi becomes India capital city (1st report)
* Mahatma Gandhi
This 52 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 9 that include: "INDIA INAUGURATES NEW DELHI CAPITAL", "Columns Presented by Britain's Four Dominions Unveiled in Opening Ceremonies", "TWO INCIDENTS RAISE HOPES" and more.
Other news... See More
Independence rally in Bombay, India... Gandhi...
Item #580084
January 27, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, January 27, 1930
* Independence rally in Bombay India
* Mahatma Gandhi
This 44 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 6: "REDS IN INDIA CLASH WITH NATIONALISTS"; "300 Tear Down Latter's Falgs at Huge 'Independence Day' Meeting in Bombay" and "ASSAIL GANDHI PROGRAM"
Other news, sports and advertisements of t... See More
Lefty Grove 30th season win... Photo of Gandhi...
Item #580012
September 19, 1931
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, September 19, 1931
* Lefty Grove 30th victory of season (record)
* Philadelphia Athletics - MLB baseball
* Great Gandhi photo
This 22 page newspaper has a two column photo on page 17 with headings: "Sets Pace For Southpaws", "Lefty Grove Wins His 30th To Establish Record".
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughou... See More
Gandhi during fasting...
Item #580007
March 7, 1939
THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, March 7, 1939
* Mahatma Gandhi
* "Fast Unto Death"
* Rajkot, India
This 10 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "GANDHI WINS AND ENDS HIS FAST", "Has Been Without Food For 98 Hours" and "To Meet With Viceroy"
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Light browning with minor margin wear... See More
Gandhi starts hunger strike....
Item #580000
September 19, 1932
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, September 19, 1932
* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
* The Mahatma food strike beginning
This 12 page newspaper has a two column headline at the bottom of the front page: "Gandhi Eats Less and Stops Exercise as Fast Nears"
This tells of the start of his 6-day hunger strike in jail. See photo for text here.
Other news of the day. Usual browning... See More
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