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Rare CAPITAL OF THE CONFEDERACY Richmond VA Virginia Civil War 1862 Newspaper
eBay Auction Item # 373435336985
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Sept. 17, 1862 * From the capital of the Confederacy Not only is this a newspaper from the Confederacy, it is from the capital of the Confederate states. The front page includes: "From The Army Of Northern Virginia" "From Western Virginia" "Latest From the North" "Telegraphic News--From Kentucky--From Tennessee--From Florida" "Effects of the War in Europe--Great Suffering & Destitution for the Want of Cotton" and much from the: "Virginia Legislature" as well as several smaller items. The ftpg. also has: "Executor's Sale of Land and Negroes". The back page has the always-interesting editorial, this one focusing on the railway system through the South, including: "...The chief highway ... See More
Historic YURI GAGARIN Vostok 1 Cosmonaut 1st Human SPACE FLIGHT 1961 Newspaper
eBay Auction Item # 373434546249
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, April 14, 1961 * Yuri Gagarin - Vostok 1 * Soviet cosmonaut * 1st human into outer space The top of the front page has a six column heading: "Space 'Lag' Blasted By Congress Critics" with subhead and photo. (see) Complete with all 60 pages, 2 library stamps at the top of the front page, small binding holes along the spine/1st column, generally nice.
1904 REED SMOOT HEARINGS Mormons Mormonism POLYGAMY ? Senate Seat 1904 Newspaper
eBay Auction Item # 373434396599
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Dec. 20, 1904 * Reed Smoot hearings * Mormons - polygamy The top of the front page has a two column heading: "READY FOR DEFENSE IN THE SMOOT CASE" with subhead. (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 6 pages, two small, lightly inked library stamps within the masthead, minor spine wear, generally nice.
1904 SIOUX CITY SD Business South Dakota Pelletier FIRE Disaster 1904 Newspaper
eBay Auction Item # 373434379733
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Dec. 24, 1904 * Pelletier fire - Sioux City, South Dakota * Business district conflagration disaster The top of the front page has a two column heading: "FIRE SWEEPS SIOUX CITY CAUSING $2,500,000 LOSS" with subhead. (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 6 pages, two small, lightly inked library stamps within the masthead, nice condition.
Great 1st United States SATELLITE EXPLORER 1 In Orbit SPACE RACE 1958 Newspaper
eBay Auction Item # 373434291683
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: LOS ANGELES EXAMINER, EXTRA, February 1, 1958 * 1st satellite put into space by the United States * EXPLORER 1 (1ST REPORT) * Incomplete issue The front page has a nice headline announcing America's successful entry in the space race with: "1ST U. S. SATELLITE CIRCLING EARTH" with a subheads. Keep in mind this was but 5 months after the Soviet Union's successful launch of Sputnik which shocked American scientists and caused a rush to make this launch happen as early as possible. And also just a few months after America's first effort, which resulted in an embarrassing failure. Incomplete issue containing the front and back leafs of the 1st section (4 pages total), nice for display as such.
INCREASE SUMNER Massachusetts Governor Death FUNERAL 1799 Old Boston Newspaper
eBay Auction Item # 373434283961
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: J. RUSSELL'S GAZETTE, Boston, June 13, 1799 * Increase Sumner death * Massachusetts governor Page 3 has a nice and rather graphic account of the funeral of Governor Increase Sumner. He had just begun serving his 3rd term as governor when he died. The article includes an engraving of the coffin, plus a listing of the funeral procession and noting "The Hearse" among other aspects of the parade. Nice to have this report in a Boston newspaper. Four pages, some damp staining, generally good condition.
Rare 19th Century PHOENIX AZ Maricopa County ARIZONA Territory 1895 Newspaper
eBay Auction Item # 373434278883
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE ARIZONA GAZETTE, Phoenix, Oct. 27, 1895 * Rare old West title * Maricopa County Difficult to find 19th century newspapers from Phoenix but here is one. This was published 17 years before Arizona statehood. Various news & ads of the day including "Colonization Scheme...For the Establishment of a Colony...Of European People on Lands Near Tucson, in Arizona Territory" "Plenty of Placer Gold" "Phoenix Roads the Safest". Eight pages, very nice condition.
NEW YEAR'S Celebration w/ Color Cover Leslie's Illustrated PRINTS 1892 Newspaper
eBay Auction Item # 373434273391
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED,New York, Dec. 29, 1892 The issue still retains the typically elusive color front wrapper which shows a nice, wintry scene, captioned: "New Year 1893" see. Very nice for display. The inside ftpg. shows: "The Unique New Year's Festival in Philadelphia--A Procession of Masqueraders...". Other prints include: "The Columbian Exposition" "...An Egg Nogg Party in Richmond, Virginia..." "Impromptu Celebration of New Year's Eve in Front of Trinity Church..." "Christmas In the Holy Land--Scenes in Bethlehem & Jerusalem" "The Florida Phosphate Industry" which has 4 prints. Sixteen pages plus the wrappers. The back color wrapper is present as well. Very nice condition, bit irregular at the blank spine ma... See More
WHISKEY RING SCANDAL Lobby Liquor Spirits Tax Revenue RAID 1875 NYC Newspaper
eBay Auction Item # 393102841561
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 12, 1875 * Whiskey Ring scandal * Tax revenues The top of the front page has a one column heading: "The Whiskey Ring" with subheads. Note that the great raid by the Treasury Dept. happened 2 days previous. Complete with all 12 pages, great condition.
ADOLPH HITLER Becomes Führer of Germany & Al 'Scarface' Capone 1934 Newspaper
eBay Auction Item # 393102835166
This issue is being offered as a piece of history. We at Rare Newspapers offer such items being mindful of George Santayana's famous quote (often attributed falsely to Winston Churchill): “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”. Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, August 20, 1934 * Adolph Hitler becomes Führer * Al Capone goes to Alcatraz The front page has a five column heading: "Germany Backs Hitler by 10 to 1" with subheads that include: "GRANTED ALL POWERS HELD BY HINDENBURG" and more. Photo on the back page. Also a front page report of Al Capone being transferred to the new Alcatraz prison. Also has a related photo on the back page. (see) Great to have this in this Chicago publication... See More
First Mention of "BLEEDING KANSAS" Term in a Poem 1856 Horace Greeley Newspaper
eBay Auction Item # 393102819174
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 13, 1856 * Origin of the expression "Bleeding Kansas" This issue contains a notable first mention of a term which would come to define the conflict within the country in the years just prior to the Civil War, and indeed, would help lead to the divide that would take another 9 years and tens of thousands of lost lives to resolve. "Bleeding Kansas" was a series of violent civil confrontations in Kansas Territory between 1854 and 1859 which emerged from a political and ideological debate over the legality of slavery. At the heart of what often included bloody conflicts was the question of whether Kansas, upon gaining statehood, would allow slavery like neighboring Missouri, or prohibit it; that i... See More
John SCOPES MONKEY TRIAL Evolution Begins Dayton TN BRYAN Darrow 1925 Newspaper
eBay Auction Item # 393102815203
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE WASHINGTON OBSERVER, Pennsylvania, July 13, 1925 * Scopes Monkey Trial beginning * Dayton, Tennessee * William Jennings Bryan * Clarence Darrow The front page has much content on the historic "monkey trial" at Dayton, Tennessee, with a front page photo of the: "First Picture of the Scopes Jury" and headlines: "Fight Over Expert Witnesses Looms" "Lawyers Expect To Settle That Question Today" "Prosecution in Scopes' Case Sees No Need for Calling Scientists in Trial of High School Teacher" and more. Twelve pages, some minor margin chipping, generally good condition.
Rare 18th Century Old NEWSPAPER Westminster London ENGLAND w/ Red Tax Stamp
eBay Auction Item # 373434200621
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE WESTMINSTER JOURNAL & LONDON POLITICAL MISCELLANY, England, July 29, 1786 * Rare 18th century publication See the photos for the two nice engravings in the masthead. Almost the entire four page is taken up with news of the day including much on British politics, with pg. 4 items headed: "New Hackney Coach Act" and "Abstract of the Perfumery Act". Four pages, red-inked tax stamp at the bottom of the front page. Bit irregular at the spine margin, generally quite nice.
Bronze STATUE OF BENJAMIN FRANKLIN Boston Dedication Print 1856 Newspaper
eBay Auction Item # 373434194007
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Oct. 25, 1856 * Statue of Benjamin Franklin (statue) The front page has a nice print of: "Statue of Dr. Franklin, Just Erected in Boston, U.S." A related article is on page 2: "Inauguration of the Statue of Dr. Franklin at Boston, U.S." which has much detail on it. This quite famous statue still stands in Boston, although removed from the original location to the front of City Hall. Complete in 24 pages, very nice condition.
Rare ANTI-SLAVERY William Lloyd Garrison re. Robert Shaw Death 1864 Newspaper
eBay Auction Item # 393102797514
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE LIBERATOR, Boston, Jan. 22, 1864 * Rare anti-slavery publication * re. Robert Gould Shaw death * American Civil War era This is the famous anti-slavery newspaper by famed abolitionist publisher William Lloyd Garrison. The masthead features two engravings, one of a slave auction and the other showing slaves being emancipated. The most notable content includes a copy of a note sent to the editor of the London Daily News regarding the late Colonel Robert Gould Shaw, leader of the 54th Massachusetts (the famous colored regiment depicted in "Glory") which says in part, "...Whatever verdict posterity may pass on Stonewall Jackson, Robert Gould Shaw will be a hero in all time." This is followed by a plea to the south... See More
Rare 1795 Worcester Massachusetts Old Newspaper w/ SAMUEL ADAMS Document
eBay Auction Item # 393102791761
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, July 1, 1795 * Uncommon title Page 3 has a document: "By the Governour" concerning: "...bringing to justice all persons...who with force & violence did...burn a vessel lying at the Long Wharf in Boston..." signed: Samuel Adams. Also an article: "Mr. Jay's Treaty", a controversial document at the time. Four pages, nice condition.
President GEORGE WASHINGTON State of the Union Address on Ftpg. 1794 Newspaper
eBay Auction Item # 393102789678
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, Dec. 3, 1794 * President George Washington * State of the Union Address All of the front page and a portion of page 2 are taken up with Washington's: "Address" to Congress, being his state-of-the-union address, signed by him in type: G. Washington. This offers a great overview of the events of 1794. Page 2 has an item regarding relations with France, beginning: "The Convention having decreed that the flags of the French and American Republics should be united and fly together in the Hall of its fittings, in testimony of the union and friendship..." & signed in type: James Munroe [Monroe]. Terrific to have this important document taking up the front page as typic... See More
President JOHN ADAMS Act re. $$ Signed in Type 1798 Baltimore Maryland Newspaper
eBay Auction Item # 373434169542
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, July 26, 1798 * President John Adams Page 2 has over half a column taken up with: "AN ACT To Enable the resident of the United States to Borrow money for the Public Service" signed at its conclusion: John Adams. Four pages, handsome masthead, foxing to an upper corner, nice condition.
UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION Ratification Ratified in 1788 Philadelphia Magazine
eBay Auction Item # 373434164172
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, September, 1788 * United States Constitution ratification The issue begins with: "Observations on the Travels & Transactions of Ferdinando de Sota in Florida...". Also inside is a 3 page article: "A Description of Bald Eagle Valley..." in Pennsylvania (plate lacking). Near the back is "Intelligence" with the latest news of the day, including an item from Rhode Island: "...town of North Providence have given their deputies instructions to vote in general assembly for a convention to be chosen in this state to adopt the Federal Constitution." Also a report on a New York meeting for the freedom of slaves. From Virginia: "Governor Sevier has regained his influence...& has lately put h... See More
REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA Original Enemy LONDON England 1778 Original Magazine
eBay Auction Item # 393102774972
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, May, 1778 * Revolutionary War Era * 18th century * From The Enemy There is much on discussions in Parliament, one bit including: "...With regard to the American independency, if the Americans could be persuaded to give up the idea, he would be one of the first to vote for retaining them dependent on the sovereignty of Great Britain; but as he was confined they would not, he was anxious to keep them as allies..." with more on this and concerns over an American alliance with France. At the back are reports headed; "American Affairs" including: "At a court lately held at Morris-Town, in New Jersey, 35 persons received sentence of death for their loyalty to their king; two of whom were ex... See More
SARAH WILSON Convict Impostor as Sister to Queen Charlotte 1773 Magazine
eBay Auction Item # 373434158896
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, June, 1773 * Sarah Wilson (impostor) * Traveled to America as a convict * Sister of Queen Charlotte ? The most intriguing article is that headed: "America" near the back of the issue. It is the story of Sarah Wilson, who passed herself off as the sister of Queen Charlotte, wife of George III. There is a website about her fascinating deception as well as a book about her life. The full page plate of "William Lord Russell" is the only plate present. Perhaps the most interesting feature is the full title/contents page which has a very intricately engraved view of the skyline of London at the time, making this very decorative. Complete in 52 pages, 5 1/4 by 8 1/4 inches, excellent con... See More
1904 BOSTON RED SOX Wins American League MLB Baseball AL PENNANT 1904 Newspaper
eBay Auction Item # 373434151093
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 10, 1904 * Boston Red Sox wins American League pennant * Major League Baseball - MLB The front page has a one column heading: "Boston Club Wins Pennant" with subhead. (see) Interestingly there was no World Series for this year. 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 6 pages, two small, lightly inked library stamps within the masthead, a little irregular along the spine, generally nice. wikipedia notes: The 1904 Major League Baseball season was contested from April 14 to October 10, 1904. The Boston Americans and New York Giants finished atop standing... See More
ORVILLE WRIGHT Brothers - Early AIRPLANE Flights at Fort Myer VA 1909 Newspaper
eBay Auction Item # 373433521312
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, June 22, 1909 * Early airplane flights * Orville Wright - Brothers * Fort Meyer, Virginia * U.S. government contract ? The top of the front page has a one column heading: "AVIATOR FACES STRONG TESTS AT FT. MEYER" with subheads. Coverage continues on page 2 with facsimiles of the medals awarded to the Wrights. (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 6 pages, small library stamps within the masthead, some small binding holes along the spine, generally very nice.
Best STOCK MARKET CRASH Collapse New York Wall Street Journal 1987 NYC Newspaper
eBay Auction Item # 393101722208
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: WALL STREET JOURNAL, New York, Oct. 20, 1987 * Stock market crash of 1987 * Best title to be had (rare) The front page proclaims the famous report of the stock market crash of 1987, reading: "Stocks Plunge 508.32 Amid Panicky Selling" with a subhead: "Percentage Decline Is Far Steeper Than '29; Precious Metals Gain". Also a 3 line, 1 col. head: "A Repeat of '29? Depression in '87 Is Not Expected". Included on the ftpg. are two graphs, one showing the Dow Jones average in 15 minute intervals and the other the huge volume by the half-hour. This crash ranks among the worst in American history, certainly alongside the famous crash of 1929 which began the Great Depression. This is the complete issue with both sections... See More
ANDERSONVILLE PRISON Georgia Henry Wirz TRIAL & Reconstruction 1865 NY Newspaper
eBay Auction Item # 373433251261
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 26, 1865 * Andersonville prison trial * Henry Wirz The top of the front page has heads: "THE WIRZ TRIAL" "More of the Horrors of Andersonville" "Testimony of a Rebel Surgeon as to the Maltreatment of Prisoners" "Copy of an Inspection Report of the Prison Camp" "A Sickening Tale of Suffering". This coverage takes over 1 1/2 columns. See the hyperlink for more on the career of Henry Wirz. Eight pages, nice condition.
1904 YALE BULLDOGS v Princeton Tigers College Ivy League FOOTBALL Game Newspaper
eBay Auction Item # 373433249769
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Nov. 12, 1904 * Yale Bulldogs vs. Princeton Tigers * Early Ivy League college football game The top of the front page has a one column heading: "YALE'S SCORE, 12--PRINCETON'S, 0" 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 6 pages, two small, lightly inked library stamps within the masthead, generally nice.
Best BOB DYLAN Famous Forest Hills Concert w/ Electric Guitar 1965 VV Newspaper
eBay Auction Item # 393101693211
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Sept. 2, 1965 * Bob Dylan & his electric guitar * His famous Forest Hills concert The front page features a photo of Bob Dylan captioned: "Dylan Stirred Up Forrest Hills". Also on the ftpg, & concluding inside, is a detailed account of the Dylan's very notable & controversial performance at Forest Hills of just 5 days earlier. Portions include: "...teenage throng was bitterly divided between New York equivalents of Mods and Rockers. The Mods--folk purists, new leftists, and sensitive collegians--But the Rockers--an East Village potheads--came to stomp their feet to Dylan's more recent explorations of electronic 'rock folk'...The Confrontation was riotous. The Mods booed their former culture ... See More
THEODORE Teddy ROOSEVELT Elected President ELECTION Victory Close 1904 Newspaper
eBay Auction Item # 393101655107
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Nov. 7, 1904 * Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt * Presidential election victory close The front page has a five column headline: "A GREAT REPUBLICAN VICTORY ASSURED" 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 6 pages, two small, lightly inked library stamps within the masthead, generally nice.
1903 BERKELEY Norfolk VA Virginia African American Negro Lynching 1904 Newspaper
eBay Auction Item # 373433199296
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 24, 1904 * Berkeley, Norfolk County, Virginia * African American - Negro lynching - lynched The front page has a one column heading: "SOUTHERN MOB MURDERS NEGRO" with subhead. (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 6 pages, two small, lightly inked library stamps within the masthead, irregular along the spine, generally nice.
Great ITALY SURRENDERS World War II Military Armistice 1943 Old WWII Newspaper
eBay Auction Item # 373433191760
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE CHICAGO DAILY NEWS, September 8, 1943 * Italy surrenders * World War II * Incomplete issue The large, bold banner headline announces: "ITALY GIVES UP!" with related subheads. Incomplete issue containing the front and back leafs of the 1st section only (4 pages) of a 40 page newspaper. A few small archival mends on the inside pages, terrific for display as such.
Rare BABE RUTH Red Sox Baseball Pitcher vs. Walter Johnson 1916 Boston Newspaper
eBay Auction Item # 373433184147
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, Aug. 16, 1916 * Babe Ruth vs. Walter Johnson pitching duel * Early coverage for Ruth, before he was a Yankee * Best publication to be had ? - very rare as such Near the bottom of the back page is a brief yet very historic report with small heading: "Red Sox Increase Lead After Great Battle with Washington" with the text beginning: "A hotly contested game of thirteen innings, which resulted in George Ruth's third 1 to 0 victory of the season over Walter Johnson..." This was Babe Ruth from early in his career when he was a pitcher for Boston, against fellow Hall of Famer Walter Johnson. Unfortunate for the small report here but it was somewhat typical of the day. Great to have this report i... See More
Terrific MICHAEL JORDAN Win MVP Mars Blackmon NIKE Poster Like AD 1988 Newspaper
eBay Auction Item # 393101625895
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: USA TODAY, Thursday, May 26, 1988 * Michael Jordan wins 1st MVP award * Chicago Bulls basketball season * NIKE Mars Blackmon advertisement The bottom of the front page of the sport's section has a small photo of Jordan with text that includes: "Chicago's Michael Jordan was named NBA's Most Valuable Player Wednesday" (see) The top of page 15 has a heading: "Jordan adds MVP to list of NBA honors" (see) But what is absolutely terrific is a full page poster-like Nike advertisement (page 5) showing Jordan with Mars Blackmon with a heading along the bottom: "THE MVP ON MARS" "Congratulations, Michael" (see) Nike teamed up with Jordan and Mars in 1988 and I looked at several issues prior to this one to try to find another a... See More
GOLDSMITH OFFICERS' CLUB Jews Jerusalem Zionist Terrorist Attack 1947 Newspaper
eBay Auction Item # 393101621256
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass. March 1, 1947 * Goldsmith Officers' Club terrorist attack * Jewish insurgency in Mandatory Palestine * Zionist militants - Irgun & Lehi vs. British * Jerusalem, Israel - Jews - Judaica The top of the front page has a four column headline: "12 Die, 20 Injured In Jerusalem Blast" with subheads. (see) Complete with 12 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.
Great BUFFALO BILL CODY Wyoming Outlaws Bank Robbery Murder Chase 1904 Newspaper
eBay Auction Item # 373433161519
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Nov. 2, 1904 * William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody * Great American Old West outlaw report On the day prior to this issue, two bandits presumed to be from the Hole-In-The-Wall country of Wyoming attempted to rob the First National Bank of Cody, Wyoming. Hearing of the news, the famed frontiersman and showman "Buffalo Bill" Cody reportedly got in into the chase. The report appears at the top of page 2 with heads: "BUFFALO BILL GOES ON THE WAR PATH" "Famous Scout Will Try to Capture Bandits Who Killed the Cashier of the Bank of Cody". Portions of the text include: "...The Hole-in-the-Wall gang are noted as the most desperate outlaws in the west, and the Cody posses is determined ... See More
Great ADANA MASSACRE Christians Genocide TURKEY Ottoman Empire 1909 Newspaper
eBay Auction Item # 393100864911
This issue is being offered as a piece of history. We at Rare Newspapers offer such items being mindful of George Santayana's famous quote (often attributed falsely to Winston Churchill): “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”. Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, April 20, 1909 * Adana massacres - Christians genocide * Armenians - Ottoman Empire - Turkey The front page has a terrific banner headline: "Five Thousand Die In Riots" with subheads and related photo. (see) Great for display. 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 8 pages, small library stamp within the mast... See More
USS GEORGIA United States Navy Battleship Bath Maine LAUNCHING 1904 Newspaper
eBay Auction Item # 373432413183
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 11, 1904 * USS Georgia (BB-15) launching * United States Navy battleship * Bath Iron Works - Maine The top of the front page has a one column heading: "NEW BATTLESHIP RIDES THE WAVE" 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 6 pages, small library stamps within the masthead, irregular along the spine, generally nice.
WILLIAM VERNON HARCOURT British Liberal Statesman Lawyer DEATH 1904 Newspaper
eBay Auction Item # 393100747997
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 1, 1904 * William Vernon Harcourt death (1st report) * British lawyer, journalist & Liberal statesman The top of the front page has a two column heading: "DEATH RETIRES A NOTED LIBERAL LEADER" with subhead. (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 6 pages, small library stamps within the masthead, a little irregular along the spine, generally nice.
Rare GERMANS Germany OCCUPATION Island of Guernsey 1942 World War II Newspaper
eBay Auction Item # 393100744847
This issue is being offered as a piece of history. We at Rare Newspapers offer such items being mindful of Sir Winston Churchill's famous quote: "Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it". Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE STAR, Guernsey, Channel Islands, Jan. 17, 1942 * Rare German occupation title * World War II - WWII Among the front page reports are: "Churchill Ought To Be Ashamed Of Facing The People" "British Lose 7 Ships In Minefields" "Russians Lose Many Men and Guns In Fierce Fighting" "Americans Anxious About Fleet Weakness" and more. Four pages, nice condition. This newspaper was published on this island in the English Channel and was occupied by the Germans during most of WWII, from July 1, 1940 through May... See More
NEW MARKET TRAIN WRECK Southern Railway Tennessee Disaster 1904 Old Newspaper
eBay Auction Item # 373432399624
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Sept. 24, 1904 * New Market train wreck * Southern railway railroad * Collision in Tennessee disaster The top of the front page has a three column headline: "SCORES KILLED IN R. R. WRECK" with subhead. (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 6 pages, small library stamps within the masthead, a little spine wear, generally nice condition.
First Major Land BATTLE OF LIAOYANG China Russo-Japanese War 1904 Old Newspaper
eBay Auction Item # 393100738759
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Aug. 30, 1904 * Battle of Liaoyang, China * Russo-Japanese War * First major land battle The top of the front page has a three column headline: "HEAVIEST BATTLE OF THE WAR IS RAGING" with subhead. (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 6 pages, small library stamps within the masthead, nice condition.
ST. PAUL & Minneapolis & more MN Minnesota TORNADOES Disaster 1904 Old Newspaper
eBay Auction Item # 393100731061
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Aug. 22, 1904 * St. Paul & Minneapolis tornadoes The top of page 2 has two column heading: "TORNADO DESTROYS LIVES AND PROPERTY" with subhead. (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 6 pages, small library stamps within the masthead, nice condition.
EARLY Rare 17th Century 353 Years Old LONDON GAZETTE England RARE 1668 Newspaper
eBay Auction Item # 373432384212
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 27, 1668 * Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As was the case with most newspapers of the 17th century, this is complete as a single sheet, measuring 6 1/2 by 10 3/4 inches and printed on very high quality paper with much cotton & linen fiber content. The issue is filled with various news of the day from various cities in Europe, each report with its own dateline, and even includes a few "Advertisements" on the back page. Given its small size this would be a nice newspaper for fra... See More
Rare PETALUMA Sonoma County California OLD WEST 1873 Original Newspaper w/ Ads
eBay Auction Item # 393100715504
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: PETALUMA EVENING ARGUS, California, Feb. 28, 1873 * Rare Old West title * Sonoma County This town is in Sonoma County, north of San Francisco. A quite early title with a wealth of various local and national news of the day, and an interesting wealth of advertisements, many of which have the "typical Old West" look to them. Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, good condition.
FORD'S THEATRE Government to Buy ? & Andersonville Prison Trial 1865 Newspaper
eBay Auction Item # 373432377240
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW YORK TIMES, July 26, 1865 * Government to buy Ford's Theater ? * Andersonville Prison - Henry Wirz Page 5 has an item with small head: "Ford's Theater" concerning the possibility of the government buying it or renting it (see). Also on pg. 5: "Base Ball" "Keystone of Philadelphia vs. Mutual of New York" with much text & a box score. Page 4 has: "Justice Upon the Murderers of the Prisoners" begins: "The assassins of the President disposed of, the government will next take in hand the ruffians who tortured to death thousands of Union prisoners..." meaning Wirz & others from the Andersonville prison. This takes over a full column. Eight pages, a bit irregular at the blank spine, nice condition.
TEHACHAPI Kern County California EARTHQUAKE Disaster1952 Los Angeles Newspaper
eBay Auction Item # 373432374904
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: LOS ANGELES TIMES, California, EXTRA, July 21, 1952 * Tehachapi, California * Kern County * Earthquake disaster The front page has a very nice banner headline: "BIG QUAKE ROCKS L.A." with subhead. (see) Great for display. Complete 1st two sections with 46 pages, light toning along the central fold, generally nice.
WORLD WAR II BEGINS Blitzkrieg NAZIS Attack Poland War Declared 1939 Newspaper
eBay Auction Item # 373432365518
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, September 2, 1939 * Blitzkrieg - Germany attacks * World War II WWII begins * Germans invasion of Poland The front page features a nice banner headline with: "NAZI REPLY AWAITED; British, French Houses Meet, Delay Declarations; Germans Insist Heavy Fighting Continues" with various subheads, related map and photo. Nice for display. Complete with 30+ pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, small library stamp within masthead, some small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.
F-82 MUSTANG Fighter Airplane Flight RECORD Honolulu to New York 1947 Newspaper
eBay Auction Item # 393100586962
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., February 28, 1947 * North American F-82 Twin Mustang * United States Air force Fighter airplane * Robert E. Thacker record flight The top of the front page has a five column headline: "Honolulu-N. Y. Test Flight Completed In 14.5 Hours" with subheads and related map/photo. Complete with all 20 pages, light toning at the margins, generally very nice. wikipedia notes: On 27 February 1947, a P-82B 44-65168 named Betty Jo and flown by Colonel Robert E. Thacker made history when it flew nonstop from Hawaii to New York without refueling, a distance of 5,051 mi (8,129 km) in 14 hr 32 min (347.5 mph/559.2 km/h). This flight tested the P-82's range. The aircraft carried a full internal fuel tank ... See More
ALBERT EINSTEINS Wins the FRANKLIN MEDAL Award for Physics 1935 NYC Newspaper
eBay Auction Item # 373432251868
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 16, 1935 * Albert Einstein * Franklin Medal The front page has a one column headline: "EINSTEIN IS SILENT AS HE GETS MEDAL" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Albert Einstein receiving the Franklin Medal award for physics. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 48 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with a high percentage of cotton & linen content, allowing the issues to remain very white & sturdy into the present. Given the subscription cost, libraries & institutions rather than individuals were the primary subscribers of these high-quality editions. Nice condition.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN Assassination FUNERAL Philadelphia Obsequies 1865 NYC Newspaper
eBay Auction Item # 373432240091
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK HERALD, April 23, 1865 * Abraham Lincoln assassination * Funeral - Obsequies in Philadelphia Among the first column heads on the Lincoln funeral are: "THE FUNERAL" "Removal of the Remains of the President from Harrisburg to Philadelphia" "The Reception in the City of Brotherly Love" "Programme of the Funeral in New York" "The Lincoln Monument". Much more related converge on pages 5 and 8 including: "THE FUNERAL" "The Assassins" "Statement Of An Eye Witness" "Sherman" "The New Administration" "Important Speech of President Johnson" and much more. Eight pages, all columns on all 8 pages are black-bordered, minor wear at the blank spine, good condition.
Doctor BENJAMIN FRANKLIN The Art of Making Money Plenty ESSAY 1786 Old Newspaper
eBay Auction Item # 373432225738
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW HAVEN GAZETTE & THE CONNECTICUT MAGAZINE, Sept. 7, 1786 (year in Roman numerals) * The art of making money plenty in every man's pocket From the brief period between the end of the Revolutionary War & the creation of the federal constitution. One-third of page 3 is taken up with one of Ben Franklin's more well-known essays: "The Way to Make Money Plenty in Every Man's Pocket - By Dr. Franklin". It would become more popular 5 years later as a rebus (see internet for a wealth of offerings). This issue is currently offered by another dealer for $750. Eight pages, 9 by 10 1/4 inches, some foxing, nice condition.
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