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CHIEF SITTNG BULL's Camp Captured - JEWS Jewish & Christians 1877 Old Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 392880964427

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: AMERICAN SOCIALIST, Oneida, New York, Jan. 25, 1877 * Capture of Sitting Bull's Camp * Much regarding the Jews Inside this issue is a small but historic article on the discovery and capture of the Indian camp headed by Chief Sitting Bull. Also within are two articles of Judaic interest: one describing the return of multitudes of Jews to their homeland in Palestine, and the other a challenge to Christians to view the Jews in a positive light. The former article includes in part, "That the Jews killed Christ is the principle thing many excellent Christians remember about that [Jewish] extraordinary race. They forget that the race also gave birth to Christ. That Christ should be killed by any... See More  

YOUNG BROTHERS MASSACRE Ozarks Police Killings Missouri Shootout 1932 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373121163080

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 3, 1932 * Young Brothers Massacre (1st report) * Brookline, Missouri - Public enemy era * The Ozarks Mountains - police killings The front page has one column headings: "SIX OFFICERS KILLED BY DESPERATE BAND" "Barricaded in Missouri Farmhouse of Leader, Gang Battles With Posse in Darkness" "Governor Sends Troops" "Fugitives Escape Amid Volleys, Leaving Bodies of Sheriff and Five Aides" First report coverage on the Young Brothers Massacre at Brookline, Missouri. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication. First section only (32 pages), light toning and some wear at the margins, some various cutouts on the inside pages, sold as is.

ROSEWOOD MASSACRE Florida BLACKS Race War RIOTS Levy County 1923 Old Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373109865358

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE KANSAS CITY JOURNAL, January 6, 1923. * Rosewood, Florida black massacre * Florida race war The front page has a brief report under the one column heading: "Posses Seeking Negro Convict In Florida Riot" (see) Also of interest with a one column heading: "Pharaoh Tomb Yields Marvels Of Ancient Art" which is coverage on the recent opening of King Tutankhamun's tomb. Fourteen pages, light toning, a little margin wear, loose along the spine, should be handled with care. wikipedia notes: Rosewood was a small community of nearly 350 people, mostly black, in Levy County in central Florida, USA. Today, it is remembered for the Rosewood Massacre of January 1923, in which over several days, white mobs at... See More  

Rare DAVY CROCKETT Folk Hero Frontiersman Mention in Report 1834 Old Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373107408842

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: ATKINSON'S SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Jan. 11, 1834 * Rare Davy Crockett report Page 2 has a quite small, inconspicuous item noting: "Col. Davy Crocket [Crockett], in a letter to the editors of the National Intelligencer denies the authenticity of the book lately published, purporting to be his memoirs, and says that he is now writing his own life & adventures, which will probably be in print before the termination of the present session of Congress." Four pages, minor margin tears, good condition.

MEXICAN WAR OF INDEPENDENCE Ends w/ Victory over Spanish Empire 1822 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373105947509

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: FARMERS' CABINET, Amherst, New Hampshire, Jan. 5, 1822 * Mexican War of Independence ends w/ Spain Page 2 has a very historic report announcing the independence of Mexico: "MEXICO INDEPENDENCE" with the report noting in part: "...the following article from a letter dated 'Mexico, Sept. 28, 1821. The general (Iturbide) entered this city yesterday at the head of 2,000 men. The provisional junta is now assembled & a regency will be formed in the course of a few days. Every thing is perfectly quiet...It has been a most extraordinary revolution effected without bloodshed..." and more. Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, light foxing.

ROY RIEGELS Rose Bowl California Golden Bears Wrong Way Run T.D. 1929 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 392857197903

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: QUINCY EVENING NEWS, Mass., January 2, 1929 * Rose Bowl college football game * California vs. Georgia Tech * Roy 'Wrong Way' Riegels The sport's section (page 6) has a one column heading: "Prize 'Boner' Gives Georgia Tech Victory" with subhead. (see) Fourteen pages, loose with some damage along the spine with unrelated text loss, a little other margin wear. wikipedia notes: On January 1, 1929, the Golden Bears faced the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, USA. Midway through the second quarter, Riegels, who played center, picked up a fumble by Tech's Jack "Stumpy" Thomason. Just 30 yards away from the Yellow Jackets' end zone, Riegels was somehow turned around and ran 65 yards in... See More  

Rare TORY Pro British Rev. Revolutionary War 1778 Philadelphia Penn. Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 392851908948

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Jan. 28, 1778 * Revolutionary War Tory original * Rare Pro British issue from America This was a Tory newspaper published in Philadelphia when the British occupied the city. It began in 1775 and ended when the British evacuated the city in May of 1778. Not surprisingly, the masthead features an engraving of the Royal coat-of-arms. Only to be found in a Loyalist newspaper, the entire front page is taken up with text and many charts headed: "Estimate of Expences Arising from America to Great Britain since the Accession of the House of Hanover". The text begins: "The Congress having repeatedly declared against the government of Britain as incompetent...... See More  

SEVEN DAYS BATTLES General George B. McClellan Report 1864 Civil War Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373084267441

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL, New York, Jan. 23, 1864 * Seven Days Battles * General George B. McClellan * Lengthy official report As noted in the masthead this was the: "Gazette of The Regular & Volunteer Forces" and as such is replete with military news of all sorts. The front page has: "The Military Situation" with various reports, and also: "The Speed Of Navy Vessels". Other items inside are headed: "The Military Exhaustion of the South", "Major-General McClellan's Report - The Seven Days' Battles" which takes over two pages with many subheads; "Dr.Girard Among the Rebels", "The Spring Campaign" and much more. Sixteen pages, very nice condition.

Rare CONFEDERATE CAPITAL Richmond Virginia Civil War Confederacy 1863 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373072325133

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, January 24, 1863 * From the capital of the Confederacy Not only a nice Confederate newspaper, but one from the capital of the Confederacy. The front page includes: "The Intercepted Correspondence", "Notes Of The War--Affairs at Vicksburg--The Several Attempts of the Enemy Against the City--A Renewed Attack Expected--The Spirit of Our Army" "City Intelligence" "The Charge of Breckinridge's Division in the Battle of Murfreesboro" "The Situation In Middle Tennessee" "Telegraphic News--Movements Of Morgan's Men--Reports From Kentucky" and a few more smaller items including a dispatch signed in type by: Braxton Bragg. The back page is mostly taken up with the editorial which has as a focu... See More  

LAURIER PALACE THEATRE FIRE Montreal Quebec Movie Theater Disaster1927 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373065394590

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 10, 1927 * Laurier Palace Theatre fire * Montreal Canada * Children disaster The top of the front page has a four column headline: "77 CHILDREN DIE IN TEN-MINUTE PANIC AS FIRE STARTS IN MONTREAL THEATRE; ALL SUFFOCATED IN JAM ON STAIRWAY" with many subheads and list of the dead. Lengthy first report coverage. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 48 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.

AUGUSTA NATIONAL GOLF CLUB Georgia Course Bobby Jones 1ST OPENING 1933 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 392814172246

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, January 15, 1933 * Augusta National Golf Club course opening * Founded by golfer Bobby Jones - Georgia The bottom of the front page of this section has a two column heading: "Bobby Jones Celebrates Opening of Course By Scoring Sensational 69, Three Under Par" First report coverage on Jones playing his very first round of golf at the famed course just after it's opening. I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not. Other sporting of the day. Complete sport's section only with all 8 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally good. Should be handled with care.

Extremely RARE 17th Century OXFORD EDITION England Gazette 1665 Old Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373060765414

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE OXFORD GAZETTE, England, January 18, 1665 (1666 by today's calendar) * One of the earliest & rarest of newspapers to be had This is an extremely famous--and rare--title, being the predecessor of the famous "London Gazette", the oldest continually published newspaper in the world. Because of the Plague at this time, the Royal Court had removed itself from London to Oxford when this newspaper began, so issues #1 thru #23 were published in Oxford (actually published simultaneously in London & Oxford), and when the contagion had subsided & the Court returned to London this newspaper went with it and renamed itself "The London Gazette" with issue #24, and the rest is history. The London Gazette still publishes to this day.... See More  

Rare CAPITAL OF THE CONFEDERACY w/ John Tyler Funeral Civil War 1862 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373046231832

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Jan. 22, 1862 * From the capital of the Confederacy * President John Tyler death funeral The front page is mostly taken up with advertisements, however there is a column with: "A Defence Of Middle North Carolina" & "Messrs. Mason & Slidell" and "The Newspapers Of the South & the Associated Press". Page two includes the always interesting editorial, as well as other war items including: "The Latest Northern News--Movements &I Spirit of the War" with many subheads including: "Plans of the Enemy--Savannah to be Attacked--Yankee Army Frauds--From Cairo--Interesting From Kansas" and more. Also: "Obsequies of Ex-President Tyler" "Interesting From the North" "War Rumours". Page 3 has "Con... See More  

ADOLPH HITLER Loses Germany PRESIDENTIAL Election to Hindenburg 1932 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 392787352687

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, April 11, 1932 * Adolph Hitler vs. Paul Von Hindenburg * Last major setback before rise to power (Hitler) * Germany presidential election The front page has a six column headiong: "Hindenburg Defeats Hitler for Presidency" with subheads. A few related photos are on the back page. First report coverage on the German election of President Paul Von Hindenburg over Adolph Hitler. Hitler's rise to power would be right around the cor... See More  

Lot of (16) HARPER'S WEEKLY Pre Civil War Illustrations PRINTS 1859 Newspapers

eBay Fixed Price Item # 392783742475

Offered are 16 original, historic, & collectible old newspapers: HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York A lot of 16 complete issues with dates: Jan. 8, 22; Feb. 5, 12, 19; March 5; April 2, 9; May 14, 21, 28; June 18; July 2, 9, 23, all in 1859. All issues are mostly loose at the spine and have a bit of irregularity at the margin as they were never bound nor trimmed. Even toning and perhaps some stray tears. Actually nicer than a "2nd rate" lot as prints within are generally nice. A wealth of fine items here including a Winslow Homer, with the retail value (in nice condition) totaling $675. See our website as all are listed, priced, with a full inventory of prints. We offer this lot at a dramatically discounted price.

HYLTON CASTLE Cargo Ship Fire Island New York Atlantic SINKING 1886 NY Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 392770667689

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, January 13, 1886 * Hylton Castle shipwreck * Fire Island, Long Island, New York The to of the front page has one column headings: "LOSS OF THE HYLTON CASTLE" "How Half Of the Men On OBard Escape" and more. Text takes up over a full column. Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, light browning, small piece torn away at upper left corner, otherwise good. Should be handled with care.

IRAN HOSTAGE CRISIS Ends and President RONALD REAGAN Inauguration 1981 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373015236630

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: AMERICUS TIMES-RECORDER, Georgia, January 20, 1981 * Ronald Reagan inauguration * Iran hostage crisis ends Nice headlines on the front page announces: "Carter Efforts Bring Freedom to U.S. Hostages" & "Reagan Becomes 40th President" with a few related subheads and photo. (see) First section only with all 8 pages, nice condition.

JEW BILL (MARYLAND) Law Passed Jews Religious Freedom 1826 Baltimore Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 392748066764

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NILES WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 14, 1826 * Maryland Jew Bill becomes law Under the heading "Maryland" is a very nice, editorialized report acknowledging the very recent approval of the "Jew Bill" which allowed--for the first time--Jews to hold public office in the state of Maryland. The report reads in part: "The affairs of our state begin to have an improving appearance...for the political liberation of persons held in servitude for conscience-sake, has been also passed by the house of delegates 45 to 32, so a late disgraceful part of our constitution is abolished, and Jews are freemen..." with a bit more (see photos). Included also is the list of those who voted "Year" and "Nay" for the change in the cons... See More  

CIVIL RIGHT ACT Argument Virginia Schools White and Black Races 1874 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 392746916042

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK HERALD, January 7, 1874 * Civil Rights Act of 1875 debated * Schools in Virginia - segregation ? Page 7 has an article headed: "Civil Rights In Virginia" "Spicy Legislative Debate on the Mixed Schools and the Wants of the Black and White Races" (see) Other news of the day. Complete with all 12 pages, nice condition.

DR. DAVID LIVINGSTONE Scottish African Explorer Missionary DEATH 1874 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 392746874218

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK HERALD, January 27, 1874 * David Livingstone death * African explorer (1st report) Page 3 has an article headed: "DAVID LIVINGSTONE" "Death of the Great African Explorer" "He Falls By The Way" "Cause of His Death and Story of His Life" Lengthy text takes up 3 full columns. Other news of the day. Complete with 12 pages, nice condition.

WILLIAM BUTLER YEATS Irish Poet Death & Son of Frankenstein 1939 NYC Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 372999802134

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 30, 1939 * William Butler Yeats death (1st report) * Irish poet and playwright * "Son of Frankenstein" 1st movie review Page 13 has one column headings that include: "W. B. YEATS DEAD; FAMOUS IRISH POET"; "Winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1923 Is Stricken in France" and more with photo of Yeats. First report coverage on the death of famous Irish poet, William Butler Yeats. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication. Page 9 has the 1st movie review for the movie "Son of Frankenstein" starring Boris Karloff. (see) Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 30 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on v... See More  

AMERICA'S 1ST TRAIN ROBBERY New York, Haven & Hartford Railroad 1866 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 372990991620

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: CLEVELAND DAILY LEADER, Ohio, Jan. 11, 1866 * First - 1st train robbery in America - capture * New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad The front page has a stack of column heads which include: "Arrest of the Express Robbers" "$250,000 of the Money Recovered". The actually report takes a paragraph and has a subhead: "Captured". The text is a bit blurred from the ink but is readable (see). What is notable is that most internet sources note that the Reno brothers train robbery of October, 1866 was the very first train robbery in the United States, however "encyclopedia.com" gives the following details about this early robbery: "Train Robberies were more frequent in the United States than anywhere else in the world ... See More  

START OF CIVIL WAR ? Star of the West Steamship Attacked & SC MAP 1861 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 372989960969

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 11, 1861 * Start of the Civil War ? w/ map * Star of the West attacked A pre-Civil War issue with a nice ftpg. map headed: "SAVANNAH AND ITS FORTIFICATIONS" (see). Fully half of the first column has heads relating to the coming Civil War, including: "The Revolution" "Highly Important News from the South" "Particulars of the Attack on the Star of the West by the South Carolina Forces" "The Action of the State Troops Approved by the Governor" "Important From Virginia" "Peace Propositions Adopted by the House of Delegates" "Alabama & Florida will Probably Secede To-day" and more (see). Eight pages, a little margin wear, generally good.

JOHN DILLINGER Evergreen Park Illinois Robbery & Police SHOOTOUT 1934 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 392724077708

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 1, 1934 * John Dillinger gang robbery & shootout * Evergreen Park, Illinois roadhouse The back page has a one column heading: "DILLINGER BATTLES POLICE IN CHICAGO" with subheads. First report coverage on the John Dillinger shootout outside the Beverly Garden Dine and Dance roadhouse. Nice to have in this World famous publication. Complete with all 42 pages, rag edition in nice condition.

CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS vs. Alabama Crimson Tide Rose Bowl Win in 1938 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 392721924533

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: CHRONICLE SPORTING GREEN section only of the San Francisco Chronicle, January 2, 1938 * Rose Bowl: California Golden Bears vs. Alabama Crimson Tide * Orange Bowl: Auburn Tigers vs. Michigan State Spartans * Sugar Bowl: L.S.U. Tigers vs. Santa Clara Broncos * Cotton Bowl: Rice Owls vs. Colorado Buffaloes The top of the front page of this section has a headline: "BEARS TRIUMPH, 13-0!" with 3 related photo. Nice for display. Also much reporting on the Orange, Cotton and Sugar Bowl games inside. Lots of text, too much to photograph all. Large photos as well. Other sporting news of the day. Complete sport's section only with all 10 pages, light toning at the margins, small binding holes along the spine, generally n... See More