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America to be declared independent? The Asgill Affair: Lippencot is given up to the Americans...
Item # 729846
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THE ST. JAMES'S CHRONICLE, London, Sept. 21, 1782 The front page has: "Mr. Fox is said to have given the terms upon which he will resume his place in the Cabinet--Two of them are to declare American independent & to...
$48
From rough & tumble Deadwood, Dakota Territory...
Item # 729844
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DEADWOOD DAILY PIONEER, Black Hills, (South Dakota) May 23, 1889 A rare publication from this famous, "old west" town. This city would arguably be--along with Tombstone & Dodge City--one of the more famous of all...
$320
Andrew Johnson's state-of-the-union address... His gratitude to God... nation's existence due to His providential agency...
Item # 729842
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THE NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 6, 1865
* President Andrew Johnson's State of the Union Address
* Expresses deep God-directed gratitude
* Much mention of the loss of Abraham Lincoln
The top of the first column of the front...
* President Andrew Johnson's State of the Union Address
* Expresses deep God-directed gratitude
* Much mention of the loss of Abraham Lincoln
The top of the first column of the front...
$68
Tennessee redeemed... Displayable front page map...
Item # 729841
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NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 6, 1863
* Tennessee Map - Kingston
* Charleston, South Carolina
The front page is dominated by a large Civil War map headed: "ALL TENNESSEE REDEEMED. The Capture of Kingston--Chattanooga &...
* Tennessee Map - Kingston
* Charleston, South Carolina
The front page is dominated by a large Civil War map headed: "ALL TENNESSEE REDEEMED. The Capture of Kingston--Chattanooga &...
$58
Great account of Teamster leader Jimmy Hoffa, and why he disappeared... Two KISS concert ads...
Item # 729839
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THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Sept. 8, 1975
* Jimmy Hoffa's disappearance
* American Labor Union leader - Teamsters
* 1/2-page KISS concert ad - and another small mention
* 1/2-page KISS concert ad - and another small mention
The front page teases the lengthy article
...$88
Great issue for any motorcycle enthusiast...
Item # 729838
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SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 5, 1913 The most interesting article is nearly a full page on: "The Genealogy of the Motorcycle" which includes 18 illustrations of the earliest of motorcycles. The cover has a...
$60
Many scenes of Santa Fe, New Mexico Territory... General Wayne's homestead... Valley Forge...
Item # 729837
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, April, 1880 An article titled: "La Villa Real de Santa Fe" has many illustrations of the Santa Fe, New Mexico, vicinity.
Other articles include: "Some Pennsylvania Nooks" with...
Other articles include: "Some Pennsylvania Nooks" with...
$48
William Dean Howells' "The Garroters" Debut... Constance Fenimore Woolson...
Item # 729808
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, Dec., 1885 Published as a special, elevated Christmas issue, this issue features the true original first printing of The Garroters: A Farce by William Dean Howells, along with a
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Jewish holocaust survivors taken to Palestine...
Item # 729762
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 12, 1946
* Operation Igloo - Jewish holocaust survivors
* Haifa Harbor standoff - Mandate Palestine
The top of the front page has a three column photo with heading: "Illegal Immigrants Seeking...
* Operation Igloo - Jewish holocaust survivors
* Haifa Harbor standoff - Mandate Palestine
The top of the front page has a three column photo with heading: "Illegal Immigrants Seeking...
$52
A satirical newspaper which lasted but nine months..
Item # 729761
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PUNCHINELLO, New York, Aug. 27, 1870 This is the 22nd issue of this famous title known for its satirical content directed at the various social and political issues of the day. Inspired by the English publication
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