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KAMIKAZE ATTACK on the USS California Lingayen Gulf 1945 World War II Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 374079254301
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 28, 1945 * USS California (BB-44) - Tennessee-class battleship * Japanese kamikazes - Battle of Lingayen Gulf The bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "Kamikaze Hits the California; Battleship Fights On; Losses 203". This is on the Japanese kamikaze attacks on the USS California during the Battle of Lingayen Gulf. Reporting on many disasters such as this were kept from the public, sometimes for many months, until the family members of the killed were all notified, giving the reason for this late report. Still a first report. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication. Complete with all 24 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condit... See More
TRAIL OF TEARS Samuel Houston & North Carolina GOLD Discoveries 1829 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 394062159955
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 16, 1829 * Trail of Tears * Samuel Houston * North Carolina gold Page 3 has an article with a small head: "Gen. Houston" which has some speculation on why this former governor of Tennessee is leaving, ending with: "...They relate to domestic misfortunes. He has not only resigned the governor's chair of Tennessee--but abandoned the state, and for ever!" Of course in a few years he would earn some acclaim for his efforts in Texas. An article: "The Creek Indians" includes: "...directed to remove his agency west of the Mississippi to the country allotted to the emigrating Indians..." which is concerning the infamous Trail of Tears. Among other articles in this issue are: "Th... See More
GEORGIA BULLDOGS Win Rose Bowl UCLA & More College Football Games 1943 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 394059623476
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, 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 13 banner headline: "Georgia Scores Twice in Last Period to Beat U. C. L. A. in Rose Bowl, 9-0" with subheads, photos, stats and lineups. Coverage on the Orange, Cotton and Sugar Bowl games. Lengthy text. Complete with 24 pages, some front page toning wear and red stamp (see), generally good. wikipedia notes: The 1943 Rose Bowl game, played on January 1, 1943 was the 29th Rose Bowl game... See More
Rare CONFEDERATE STRONGHOLD Memphis TN Tennessee Civil War 1861 Old Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 374053803694
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: MEMPHIS WEEKLY APPEAL, Tennessee, November 27, 1861 * Rare Confederate stronghold publication This newspaper had a fascinating history during the Civil War. Memphis was a Confederate stronghold up through the Battle of Memphis on June 6, 1862, at which time the Yankees moved in and it became a Yankee city. Being a strong voice for the Confederacy, the "Memphis Appeal" newspaper would not continue under Yankee control. As Wikipedia notes: "...On June 6, 1862, the presses and plates were loaded into a boxcar and moved to Grenada, Mississippi, where it published for some time. The Appeal later journeyed to Jackson, Mississippi, Meridian, Mississippi, Atlanta, Georgia, and finally Montgomery, Alabama, where the plates wer... See More
Confederate States of America CHARLESTON South Carolina Civil War 1862 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 394040506898
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, South Carolina, Aug. 6, 1862 * From the origin of the Civil War A nice newspaper from the hotbed of the Confederacy, where the Civil War began. The front page has: "Latest Northern News" "From Richmond" "From Savannah--Capture of the Steam Ship Lodona...""From Chattanooga--The Enemy at McMinnville, Tennessee" "Skirmishing with Pope's Forces--A Great Battle Imminent--The President Determined to Retaliate" "Release of Confederate Prisoners--Negotiations About Butler--Proclamation from Lincoln" and more. Other war-related items inside. Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, some staining & minor loss at the blank margins, generally good.
Rare ATLANTA GA Georgia CONFEDERATE Memphis TN Civil War 1864 Old Newspaper
eBay Auction Item # 394068403774
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Atlanta, Georgia, Feb. 14, 1864 * Very rare Confederate title * Publisher on the run See the bottom of this listing for the fascinating history of this newspaper. Among the front page items are: "President Davis' Address to the Army" which is rather lengthy & signed in type: Jefferson Davis. This is a very nice, rousing address to his soldiers having near the end:"...Soldiers! Assured success awaits us in our holy struggle for liberty & independence & for the preservation of all that renders life desirable to honourable men..." & much more. Other ftpg. items include: "Exciting News from Mississippi" "From the Peninsula" "From the Rapidan--Official Dispatch" which is signed in type: R. E. Le... See More
INDIAN CAPTIVE Native Amercian Writes Song Lyrics Prior Execution 1797 Newspaper
eBay Auction Item # 374068404272
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 8, 1797 * Indian captive writes song before execution The back page has the lyrics of a "Song, By a Captive Indian, while his conquerors were preparing for his Death. Written by the Lady of Mr. John Hunter." The front page has: "Tennessee Eloquence". Also a notice for an exhibit of "The Elephant" & two ads for "Playing Cards" offering "Harry the Eighth" & "Mary Andrew Playing Cards". Four pages, nice condition.
TENNESSEE STATEHOOD Joining the Union Recognized by Congress 1796 U.S. Newspaper
eBay Auction Item # 394068166141
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 20, 1796 * Tennessee statehood * Joining the Union A report on page 2 headed: "Tenesee [sic]" notes: "...relative to the territory south of the Ohio reported that that territory, now bearing the name of the State of Tenesee, was entitled to all the privileges enjoyed by the other States of the Union, and that it should be one of the sixteen states of America. Read twice & committed." And there is another brief item reading: "Another star to be added to the Federal Constellation---The new State of Tenesee is recognized by Congress." Tennessee would be officially admitted to the Union on June 1, 1796. Four pages, very nice condition.
WOODHULL, CLAFLIN & CO. 1st Women's Wall Street Brokerage AD 1870 NYC Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 394032497206
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 22, 1870 * "Woodhull, Claflin & Co." advertisement * First Women's Wall Street brokerage The financial page (pg. 6) has an intriguing, somewhat inconspicuous advertisement of a very notable--yet widely unknown--Wall Street "first". The advertisement is for the very first women's brokerage firm to open on male-dominated Wall Street. It is headed: "Woodhull, Claflin & Co." and notes: "Mrs. V. C. Woodhull, Mrs. T.C. Claflin, Bankers and Brokers. No. 44 Broad St., New York..." with some text on the focus of their business. As the website "Bumped" notes, Cornelius Vanderbilt helped Victoria and Tennessee *(Tennie) with the finances needed for them to open Woodhull, Claflin, & Co., the first for-wo... See More
END OF PROHIBITION 18th Amendment Repeal BEER RETURNS in Tennessee1933 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 394027039227
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 21, 1933 * End of Prohibition in Tennessee * Beer - liquor returns The top of the front page has a one column heading: "TENNESSEE VOTES FOR REPEAL WETS WINNING IN CITIES" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the state of Tennessee ratifying the repeal of prohibition. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication. Complete with all 36 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally nice.
WOODHULL, CLAFLIN & CO. 1st Woman Wall Street Brokerage OPENS 1870 NYC Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 374007977044
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 6, 1870 * Historic 1st female Wall Street brokerage opens * Victoria Woodhull and Tennessee Claflin sisters * "The Bewitching Brokers" shatters tradition The top of the back page has an intriguing report of a very notable--yet widely unknown--Wall Street "first". Under the column heads: "WALL STREET AROUSED" "The Female Brokers--The First Day's Operations--Manner of Their Reception by the 'Street'--A Word or Two Concerning the Adventurers" is the report of Victoria Woodhull and her sister, Tennessee (Tennie) Claflin, being the first woman to open a brokerage firm on Wall Street. As the website "Bumped" notes, Cornelius Vanderbilt helped Victoria and Tennessee with the finances needed for them t... See More
Rare CONFEDERATE MEMPHIS TN Montgomery Alabama Civil War SAVANNAH 1864 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 374006286160
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Montgomery, Alabama, December 22, 1864 * Very Rare Confederate title from the "traveling" newspaper * Memphis newspaper printed in Montgomery, Alabama * A wealth of Civil War related reporting * Warning: Savannah about to Fall! If the title and city of publication seem to be in conflict, they are not. This newspaper had a fascinating history during the Civil War. Memphis was a Confederate stronghold up through the Battle of Memphis on June 6, 1862, at which time the Yankees moved in and it became a Yankee city. The "Memphis Daily Appeal", dedicated to the Southern cause rallying both civilians & soldiers, it was the most important newspaper of the region, soon famously known as the "Moving... See More
Rare NEW ORLEANS LA Louisiana Deep South CONFEDERATE Civil War 1862 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 394018159377
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, Louisiana, Feb. 15, 1862 * Rare Confederate title from the deep South Among the front page item are: "The Federal Raid Up the Tennessee River--Gen. Johnston's Order Disregarded" "What the Morning Journals Say" "Fort Donelson" "The 'Sinews of The War' -- Troubles of the Federal Treasury". There are also 14 ftpg. ads headed: "Confederate States Marshal's Sale". Page 2 has some graphically nice war heads under an engraving of a cannon: "Special Dispatches To The Delta" "Brilliant Victory" "The Federal Badly Whipped by Gen. Pillow" "From Lincolndom Via Norfolk". Also: "Latest From Fort Donelson" and on page 3: "Battle of Belmont--Official Report taking 1 1/2 columns, and more. The bkpg. is... See More
ALAMO TN Crockett County Tennessee NEGRO Lynching Hanging 1929 Old Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 394012272695
This issue is being offered as a piece of history. We at Rare Newspapers offer such items being mindful of the truths that "Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it" (Sir Winston Churchill), and "To educate a man is to unfit him to be a slave" (Frederick Douglass). Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 30, 1929 * Joe Boxley Negro lynching in Alamo, Tennessee Page 21 has one column headings: "NEGRO, 19, LYNCHED BY TENNESSEE MOB" "Youth Accused of Attacking Woman Is Taken From Jail at Alamo and Hanged" "SHERIFF'S HOME STORMED" First report coverage on the lynching of Negro Joe Boxley in Alamo, Tennessee. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication. Other news, sports a... See More
Rare CONFEDERATE Capital w/ Braxton Bragg Report Civil War 1863 Old Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 394009990457
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, March 30, 1863 * From the capital of the Confederacy The front page includes: "The enemy's Account of The Attack on Port Hudson" "Latest News From the North" "Fatal Accident from Fire Arms" "Latest From the North" "Morgan's Late Fight" "Another 'Raid' In Tennessee--Capture of 800 Prisoners" which is a report signed in type by: Braxton Bragg. The back page has an interesting editorial, plus reports from: "The Confederate Congress" and an item on: "The Confederate Tax Bill" and the "Virginia Legislature". Complete as a single sheet newspaper, some light damp staining, generally nice condition.
Rare CONFEDERATE CAPITAL w/ Battle of Murfreesboro 1863 Civil War VA Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373992312012
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Jan. 12, 1863 * Battle of Murfreesboro, Tennessee * From the capital of the Confederacy There is much war reporting here, from the Confederate perspective, including front page items with small heads: "Treatment of Negroes in the Government Service" "Yankee Army Coming" "Raising A Company" "Catching Deserters" "Latest From the North--The Battle of Murfreesboro in the North--The Yankee Claim a 'Glorious Victory'--Official Dispatch from Rosecranz" includes 2 dispatches on this historic battle signed by him in type: W. S. Rosecranz[s]. "The Yankee Secretary of War in Exultation Over the News" "The Enemy's Loss--Some of their Killed & Wounded" "The Enemy Acknowledge A Great Defeat At Vicks... See More
MICHIGAN CITY INDIANA State Prisoners ESCAPE & Machine Gun Kelly 1933 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373992306888
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Sept. 27. 1933 * Michigan City, Indiana prison break * Bank robber John Dillinger connection * George Machine Gun Kelly * Captured in Memphis Tennessee * Prohibition & great depression era The front page has a nice banner headline: "FLEEING FELONS FACE TRAP" with subheads. Lengthy 1st report coverage continues on page 2 with photos of the escapees. (see) Three related photos are on the back page. The top of the page 4 has a one column heading: "GUNMAN KELLY, CAUGHT, WILL BE RUSHED TO TRIAL" with subhead. (see) When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activities born out of the Prohibition and Great Depression eras, no city is more in the forefront of our minds than... See More
TORNADOES OUTBREAK of March 21-22, 1952 Arkansas & More Disaster 1952 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373989487093
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, March 22, 1952 * Tornado Outbreak of 1952 disaster * Arkansas, Tennessee & Missouri The front page has a banner headline: "36 KILLED IN TORNADOES" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Complete with 24 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.
Trenton TN Tennessee NEGROES Black Kidnappings & Massacre Murders 1874 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 393996961376
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TINES, August 27, 1874 * Trenton, Gibson County, Tennessee * Negroes massacred The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "Wholesale Murder" with subheads. (see) Complete in 8 pages, toning and a little wear at the margins, must be handled with care.
1925 CLARENCE DARROW William Jennings Bryan PHOTOS Scopes Monkey Trial Dayton OH
eBay Fixed Price Item # 393957010366
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: ROTOGRAVURE SECTION only of The Detroit Free Press, July 19, 1925 * Scopes Monkey Trial * Dayton, Tennessee photos * William Jennings Bryan * Clarence Darrow The front page of this section has two photos showing both William Jennings Bryan and Clarence Darrow in Dayton, Ohio. (see) Other topics throughout. Complete Rotogravure section with 8 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally good.
BATTLE OF MISSIONARY RIDGE Chattanooga TN Tennessee Civil War 1863 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 393952549847
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE WORLD, New York, Dec. 4, 1863 * Battle of Missionary Ridge * Chattanooga Campaign - Tennessee Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Secret Movement of the Army Before Chattanooga" "Particulars of the Engagement Before Knoxville" "General Grant's Victory" "Full Details of the Recent Decisive Conflicts Before Chattanooga" "Bloody Repulse at Tunnel Hill" "Gen. Bragg Wounded--The Prospect Before Longstreet--Estimated Strength of the Rebel Army" & more. Eight pages, light damp stain to a lower corner, good condition.
ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI vs. Stanford Rose Bowl Victory Bill Tate 1952 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373934623916
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE DETROIT NEWS, January 2, 1952 * Rose Bowl: Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Stanford * Sugar Bowl: Maryland Terps vs. Tennessee Volunteers * Cotton Bowl: Kentucky Wildcats vs. Texas Christian The front page of the sport's section has a six column headline: "'Worst Massacre' Since M 49-0 Victory" with subheads and related photo. Also reporting on the Cotton and Sugar Bowl games. Complete with 42 pages, rag edition in nice condition. Some small binding holes along the spine.
Very Rare CONFEDERATE South Carolina CAMDEN SC Civil War 1864 Rebel Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 393926468163
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE CAMDEN DAILY JOURNAL, South Carolina, August 4, 1864 * Rare Confederate publication * William T. Sherman * March to the sea is stopped? A nice and quite rare title from late in the Confederacy. The front page has various news items concerning the war including: "The news of the defeat & capture of the most famous of all the Yankee raiders comes in like a welcome gleam of sunshine upon what was fast growing to be a very dark picture...But the scene has changed. The army of Tennessee, after inflicting another terrible chastisement upon the foe, still stands like a wall of fire around Atlanta, & Sherman, baffled & disappointed, is as far as ever from the mastery of the 'doomed city'..." with more (see photos). Also: "... See More
Rare CONFEDERATE COLUMBIA SC South Carolina Jeff. Davis 1864 Civil War Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373925453994
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE DAILY SOUTH CAROLINIAN, Columbia, May 3, 1864 * Very rare Civil War publication A very scarce title from the Confederacy. Page 2 has an editorial headed: “Extortioners As Soldiers” and also: “War News” which has a variety of reports & subheads including: “Fight In East Tennessee” “Good Reports From Mississippi” “Important Proclamation” which begins: “Lieut. Gen. Polk has issued an important proclamation to all the soldiers in his department absent from their commands without leave. He offers pardon to all who will report for duty within ten days…” (see); “Cavalry Fight at Ringgold Gap”. Also: “From Virginia” begins: “Burnside has certainly arrived at Alexandria & is moving rapidly to form a junction with Grant in Cul... See More
CONFEDERATE Very Rare MEMPHIS TN at Montgomery Alabama Civil War 1864 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373925453684
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Montgomery, Alabama, October 14, 1864 * Very Rare Confederate title from the "traveling" newspaper * Memphis newspaper printed in Montgomery, Alabama * A wealth of Civil War related reporting See the bottom of this listing for the fascinating history of this newspaper. Among the front page items are: ""Forrest's Operations" taking half a column; "The Saltville Fight" "Federal Accounts from the Richmond Front" "Grant's Losses" "Yankee Reports from Virginia" "Peace" "From the Front" "General Orders No. 10" and other war-related items. The back page includes: "General Hood's Position and Purposes" "Something Reliable" "A Prudent Forecast" "The Third Alabama Regiment--How it Escaped Capture" "L... See More
Rare BATTLE OF STONES RIVER Jefferson Davis 1863 CONFEDERATE Civil War Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373925452549
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Jackson, Mississippi, January 3, 1863 * Battle of Stones River - Murfreesboro, Tennessee * Jefferson Davis proclamation * Very rare publication This newspaper had fascinating history as it was chased around the South--see the information below. The most notable content in the issue is the back page report headed: "The Battle At Murfreesboro" "Confederate Victory Confirmed" "Additional Particulars" which includes a report signed in type by: Braxton Bragg (see). Also on the back page are: "From Vicksburg" "The Future At Vicksburg" "Death of Col. James L. Autry" "Letter From Grenada" "River Warfare" "Proclamation By The President" takes almost an entire column and is signed in type: Jefferson ... See More
Rare CONFEDERATE Richmond VA w/ Battle of Chickamauga 1863 Civil War Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373925444633
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Sept. 24, 1863 * From the capital of the Confederacy * Battle of Chickamauga - Georgia A nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy. The front page includes: "From the Army of Northern Virginia" "From City Point--The Flag of Truce" and more. Perhaps the most interesting item is: "The Late Major General Hood" which has much on an untrue event--he died in 1879. The report includes: "The melancholy news of the death of Major-General John B. Hood is fully confirmed by the telegraphic dispatches...He was several wounded during the battle in Tennessee, and died under the amputation of his leg..." followed by much on his life & career. He was injured at Chickamauga & had is leg amputa... See More
P. G. T. BEAUREGARD Letter & re. Battle of Gettysburg 1863 CONFEDERATE Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373893480383
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Richmond, Virginia, August 27, 1863 * P. G. T. Beauregard letter * re. Battle of Gettysburg * From the Confederate capital A nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy, the city to which all war-related news would flow. In additional to many advertisements, the front page has: "From General Lee's Army & The Valley--Other Movements" "Another Prize on the Rappahannock" "Look At Them" "The Situation In Tennessee" "Yankee Raid Into King George" "From Mississippi" "City Intelligence" "Rumors From the Southwest" and other smaller items. The back page is surrounded by a wide black mourning rule for the death of the former governor, as noted at the beginning of the editorial: "The Hon. John ... See More
Rare CONFEDERATE Civil War Winston NC North Carolina 1863 Southern Old Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373728543790
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: WESTERN SENTINEL, Winston, North Carolina, June 19, 1863 * Rare Confederate publication from the Civil War The ftpg. contains a first column report headed: "Dismissal of the British Consul at Richmond" which concerns President Jefferson Davis revoking George Moore's duties as an agent for the Confederacy in England. This is following by a related document headed; "Letters Patent -- Revoking Exequator of George Moore, Her Britannic Majesty's Consul at Richmond" which is signed in type: Jefferson Davis, and J. P. Benjamin, Secretary of State. The ftpg. also has some nice Civil War reports with heads: "Very Latest from Vicksburg--Highly Interesting & Reliable Particulars of the Assaults" which takes nearly a full column... See More
BATTLE OF LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN Chattanooga Campaign Tenn. 1863 Civil War Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373887314128
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE WORLD, New York, Nov. 27, 1863 * Battle of Lookout Mountain * Chattanooga campaign - Tennessee * General Ulysses S. Grant victory Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "GEN. GRANT'S VICTORY" "A Complete Triumph Over the Army Under Bragg Officially Announced" "Lookout Mountain Top, all the Rifle Pits in Chattanooga Valley, & Missionary Ridge Carried by Our Forces" "the Enemy In Full Retreat!" "Captures of 6,000 Prisoners & 52 Cannon" "Gen. Sherman Across the Chickamauga & Gen. Hooker at Ringold in Pursuit" & more. Eight pages, light damp stain to a lower corner.
PASS CAVALLO TEXAS Port Captured by Union Amwerican Civil War 1863 Old Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 393884385282
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE WORLD, New York, Dec. 17, 1863 * Pass Cavallo (Texas) captured Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Capture of Rebel Works at Port Cavallo, Texas" "The Occupation of Texas" "Tennessee not Yet Vacated by the Enemy" "Longstreet's Forces at Bay" "The Siege of Charleston" & more. Eight pages, light damp stain to a lower corner, good condition.
FORT WRIGHT Randolph Tennessee TN Bombardment Civil War MAP 1862 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373851095091
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW YORK HERALD, April 24, 1862 * Fort Wright - Randolph, Tennessee Although the front page is mostly taken up with advertisements, the prime feature is certainly the nice Civil War map headed: "FORT WRIGHT ON THE MISSISSIPPI. Its Position & Strength--Important Section of the River--Commodore Foote's Attack." The ftpg. also has a column of news from Central and South America. There are some Civil War reports on inside pages. Twelve pages, nice condition.
CHATTANOOGA CAMPAIGN Ulysses S. Grant vs. Braxton Bragg 1863 Civil War Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 393843813651
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 28, 1863 * Chattanooga Campaign - Tennessee * Braxton Bragg vs. Ulysses S. Grant Among the front page heads on the Civil War are: "Additional From The South" "Speculations & Facts from Chattanooga" "How Affairs Looked Before the Battle" "Bragg's Responsibilities Admitted" "Progress of the Siege of Charleston" "The Negroes Of The Southwest" "The Operations of Free Labor in the Cotton States" "Interesting Sketches of Scenes in Dixie" and more. Plus, this issue has the "Supplement" as well with its own masthead and stack of headlines, even more than found on the front page. Complete in 12 pages, very nice condition.
TEXAS A&M AGGIES Cotton Bowl College Football Win & More 1941 NYC Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373845493003
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, Michigan, January 2, 1941 * Rose Bowl: Stanford Cardinals vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers * Orange Bowl: Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Georgetown Hoyas * Sugar Bowl: Boston College Eagles vs. Tennessee Volunteers * Cotton Bowl: Texas A&M Aggies vs. Fordham Rams The sport's section has 1st report coverage on all the major bowl games which includes a five column headline: "Texas Aggies Top Fordham in Cotton Bowl Thriller" with subheads, lineup, stats and related photo. This section also contains reports on the Orange, Rose and Sugar Bowl games as well. Loads of text and more. Other news, sports, and advertisements of the day with World War II coverage. Complete in 68 pages, a little margin wear and tea... See More
1ST FIRST JEW LYNCHING in U.S. Samuel Bierfield Lynched Jewish 1868 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 393718701086
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW YORK TRIBUNE, August 17, 1868 * Lynching of Samuel Bierfield * First Jew lynched in United States * Jews - Jewish - Judaica item * Ku Klux Klan - KKK members The front page has an article with small heading: "Murders By The Ku-Klux Klan", being the account of the killing of a Jewish shop owner and his black employee by 15 masked men on horseback. The shop owner, Samuel Bierfield, is believed to be the first Jew lynched within the United States. Complete in 8 pages, light vertical crease, nice condition. wikipedia notes: Samuel A. Bierfield (? - August 15, 1868) is believed to be the first Jew lynched in the United States. Bierfield and his African-American clerk, Lawrence Bowman, were confronted in Bierfield'... See More
ABRAHAM LINCOLN Presidential Election & Jefferson Davis 1864 Civil War Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 393654023113
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 12, 1864 * Abraham Lincoln election results * Jefferson Davis message Over two columns on the front page are taken up with reports headed: "The Election" and "The Result In New York" "Union Majority in the State Over Eight Thousand" plus it continues with some election results from six other states as well, some quite brief. The results from New York show a county by county tally, showing Lincoln as the winner: 65,309 against 56,103 for McClellan. Over half of pg. 2 is taken up with: "Jeff. Davis's Message--A Review of the Situation of the Confederacy--Arming Negroes Condemned--Atlanta & Richmond not Vital Points" with the lengthy address signed in type: Jefferson Davis. Following this repor... See More
1863 STONEWALL JACKSON & The South Book Biography 1863 Civil War Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373772055239
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE WORLD, New York, Oct. 7, 1863 * Confederate General Stonewall Jackson Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Richmond Life" "A Thrilling Biography of the Great General of the South - An Authentic Life of STONEWALL JACKSON - Life, Services & Campaigns of Stonewall Jackson..." with more on this new book. Also: "From East Tennessee" "Advance of Gen. Burnside's Forces to Hawassee River" "The Enemy Falling Back" "Preparations for a Great Battle Near Chattanooga" "Gallant Repulse of the Rebels by Our Troops" and more. Eight pages, a bit irregular at the spine margin due to disbinding, otherwise good condition.
Very Rare PARSON BROWNLOW Knoxville TN Tennessee CIVIL WAR Rebel 1864 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373749942102
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: BROWNLOW’S KNOXVILLE WHIG, AND REBEL VENTILATOR, Tennessee, Nov. 30, 1864 * Very rare Civil War title * William Gannaway "Parson" Brownlow W. G. Brownlow, or Parson Brownlow, was a fascinating personality to say the least. He regarded anyone who disagreed with him about religion or politics as an enemy. The circuit-riding Methodist parson turned to the press to spread his harsh anti-Presbyterian, anti-Calvinist rhetoric, and to spread his fervently held views on the inferiority of blacks & his unalterable opposition to secession. In 1861 Brownlow’s criticism of the Confederacy led the government to shut down his newspapers for 2 years. In December, 1861, Brownlow was arrested on a charge of high treason against the Co... See More
CHARLES CARROLL DEATH Andrew Jackson Presidential Election 1832 Old Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 393617167481
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 17, 1832 * Andrew Jackson re-elected President * Death of Charles Carroll : signer of the Declaration of Independence The front page has a lengthy editorial which begins: "The presidential election has so far proceeded as to render the result certain, that "Andrew Jackson of Tennessee" will be re-elected president, and 'Martin Van Buren, of New York', be elected vice president of the United States--if they shall live until the meeting of the electoral colleges in December next..." with more. Page 2 contains a report on the death of Charles Carroll, which begins: "Charles Carroll, of Carrollton, the last survivor of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, has departed. He ... See More
Columbus HICKMAN KY New Madrid MO Missouri Civil War MAP 1862 Old Newspaper
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Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 2, 1862 * New Madrid, Missouri * Hickman, Kentucky The front page features a Civil War map headed: "The New Rebel Location on the Mississippi" at the border of Kentucky & Tennessee, showing Obionville, New Madrid, Hickman, Columbus, and more. There are many ftpg. column heads including: "The Enemy reported to be Concentrating at Chattanooga" "The Evacuation of Columbus Confirmed" "The Union Men to Be Armed" "The Flag In The Gulf States" "A Strong Union Sentiment Found in Mississippi" "From The South" "Our Advance into Tennessee" & much more. Complete in eight pages, and in nice condition.
1917 LYNCHING OF ELL PERSONS Negro Burning Memphis TN Carnival Mob in Newspaper
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Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, May 22, 1917 * Lynching of Ell Persons (Negro) * Memphis, Tennessee carnival mob * Rape and murder of Antoinette Rappel The front page has a six column headline in red lettering: "CITIZENS OF MEMPHIS ENGAGE IN LYNCHING ORGY" 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. Rare as such. Complete with 12 pages, small library stamp within the masthead, generally very nice.
General ANDREW JACKSON Presidential ELECTION Victory 1833 Wash. D.C. Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373723630445
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 14, 1833 * President Andrew Jackson election Page 3 has a notable report on the results of the: "Presidential Election" noting in part: "The hour of one having arrived, the Senate attended...the President of the senate...proceed to open the votes of the electors in the several states for President and Vice President of the United States..." with a bit more and a chart showing the votes by state. Then: "...Whereupon the President of the joint meeting proclaimed that ANDREW JACKSON of Tennessee, having a majority of the whole number o votes, was elected President...". Four pages, a bit irregular at the spine from disbinding, good condition.
JESS WILLARD Defeats JACK JOHNSON 1st Black Heavyweight Boxing Champ 1915 Report
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Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, April 6, 1915 * Jess Williard vs. Jack Johnson * The "Great white hope" defeats 1st Black Boxing Champion * Heavyweight boxing title fight (1st report) The first column of the front page has stacked heads reporting on the heavyweight boxing championship, with: "WILLARD WINS FISTIC HEAVYWEIGHT CROWN," "Kansas Cowboy Knocks Out Negro in 26 Rounds," "Johnson Tired Self Down," "Had Advantage to 20th Lap, When Fall Commenced," with more. This report takes the full first column & carries over to page 10 where the text is more extensive. A large photo of Jess Willard is also presented, and is headed: "The New Heavyweight Champion of the World." See images for details. Sixteen pa... See More
Rare LIPMAN PIKE 1st Jewish Professional Baseball Player & Boaz 1865 Newspaper
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Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, August 19, 1865 * Lipman Pike - 1st Jewish professional baseball player * His brother Boaz Pike - rarely mentioned together On the back page under "The Field" & "Base Ball" is a summary and box score of a match played between the Atlantic and Eureka clubs. There is also a summary of a match between the "Second Nines" of the Eurekas and Atlantics with the box score which lists the famous "L. Pike" as the catcher, an "B. Pike" as the shortstop. Quite rare to see Boaz Pike, Lipman's lesser known older brother, listed in a box score. Lipman Pike, one of the best players during the early years of baseball, is remembered as one of the first Jewish ball players and is considered the first professional player... See More
GRAND JUNCTION Tennessee MAP & Fort Macon Surrender 1862 Old Civil War Newspaper
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Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW YORK HERALD, May 3, 1862 * Grand Junction, Tennessee * Siege of Fort Macon ends * Baton Rouge, Louisiana The front page features a Civil War map headed: "Probable Retreat of Beauregard To Grand Junction" showing the Corinth vicinity at the Mississippi Tennessee, Alabama border. Column heads on the Civil War include: "Capture of Fort Macon Officially Confirmed" "Reported Evacuation of Corinth & Memphis" "Rebels Inconsolable Over the Loss of New Orleans" "Execution of a Union man as a Spy in Richmond" and much more. Eight pages, nice condition.
TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS Wins 1999 National College Football Championship Newspaper
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Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 5, 1999 * Tennessee Volunteers college football * Wins Fiesta Bowl vs. Florida State * National Championship game The front page has a two column photo headed: "Tennessee Is Tops" The front page of the sport's section has a banner headline: "Tennessee Is Peerless" with subhead and related photo. (see) First report coverage continues inside with a few more photos. Complete with all sections (90+ pages), very nice condition.
BATTLE OF JONESVILLE "The Frozen Fight" Lee County Civil War 1864 NYC Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 393512177406
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Jan. 8, 1864 * Battle of Jonesville, Virginia * "The Frozen Fight" - Lee County Among the front page column heads on the Civil War include: "Rebel Victory In Western Virginia" "280 Union Troops Attacked by 4,000 Rebels" "Gallant Stand by the Little Band" "From Est Tennessee" and more. Eight pages, nice condition.
Best ELVIS PRESLEY DEATH Memphis TN Tennessee w/ Photos 1977 Old Newspaper RARE
eBay Fixed Price Item # 393497397801
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: MEMPHIS PRESS-SCIMITAR, Tennessee, August 17, 1977. * Hometown Issue * Elvis Presley Death * Great For Display The front page has a historic banner headline: "Memphis Leads World in Mourning For Elvis Presley" with subheads and related photos. Photos inside as well. (see) Best to have in this title. Complete in 50 pages, nice condition.
BATTLE OF SHILOH Tennessee & Yorktown VA Virginia MAPS 1862 Civil War Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373668954615
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW YORK TRIBUNE, April 10, 1862 * Battle of Shiloh - Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee * Siege of Yorktown VA Virginia - Maps The front page is dominated by a rather large Civil War map headed: "The Position Before Yorktown" with much detail. One column heads on the front page include: "The War For The Union" "Gen. Hunter's Dept." "Emancipation In The District" "From Fortress Monroe" "The Attack Upon Yorktown" "Detention of the Merrimac by the Story" and more. Page 5 has a diagram of: "The Rebel Floating Battery at Island No. 10" with related reports. And the back page has three illustrations concerning the Battle of Shiloh, headed: "The Pittsburg Battle-Field". Eight pages, nice condition. Printing error to the back ... See More
BATTLE OF FAIR GARDEN Tennessee Gen. Samuel D. Sturgis 1864 Civil War Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373662172180
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Jan. 30, 1864 * Battle of Fair Garden - Tennessee Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Fighting Near Knoxville" "The Enemy Worsted" "Our Troops Fall Back" "Advance of Generals Sturgis and Granger to Lewisville" Longstreet Heavily Re-enforced" "A Great Battle Expected". Eight pages, very nice condition.