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The following issues have been <strong>discounted by 50%</strong> through Thursday, June 16, 2022.
"First they came for the Socialists... then they came for me."
Martin Niemöller rally in Berlin....
Item #648821
August 09, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 9, 1937
* Reverend Martin Niemöller parade
* Anti-Nazi theologian and Lutheran pastor
* Famous "First they came..." statement fame
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "115 Seized in Niemoeller Parade, Believed First Anti-Nazi Massing" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in ... See More
Morristown National Historical Park dedication....
Item #648995
July 05, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 5, 1933
* Morristown National Historical Park dedication
* American Revolutionary War sites - New Jersey
The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "ICKES DEDICATES MORRISTOWN PARK" with subheads and 2 related photos. (see) First report coverage on the dedication of the Morristown National Historical Park in New Jersey. I suspect this is one of the few pu... See More
Rogers Hornsby traded...
Item #648905
January 11, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 11, 1928
* Rogers Hornsby traded
* New York Giants
* Boston Braves
The front page has a one column heading: "HORNSBY IS TRADED 'FOR GOOD OF GIANTS'" with subheads. First report coverage on the New York Giants trading Rogers Hornsby to the Boston Braves. Lengthy report continues inside with photo.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the da... See More
Astrid of Sweden killed in car accident....
Item #649042
August 30, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 30, 1935
* Astrid Sofia Lovisa Thyra of Sweden
* Queen consort of ther Belgians killed
* King Leopold III of Belgium wife
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "YOUNG QUEEN ASTRID KILLED AS KING'S CAR HITS A TREE; LEOPOLD SLIGHTLY INJURED" with many subheads. (see) lengthy text continues on page with pictorial. Always nice to have n... See More
Early newspaper account o the Florida Everglades...
Item #648834
September 25, 1841
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 25, 1841
* Early Florida Everglades
The bkpg. has a very early article on: "The Everglades" which begins; "The Pay-hai-o-kee, grass-water of Everglades, comprises a large portion of Southern Florida...and separated from the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico by a pine barren..." with more descriptive text.
Another page has: &... See More
India and Pakistan win independence...
Item #649025
August 18, 1947
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, August 18, 1947
* India and Pakistan independence
The front page has a one column heading: "Indian Leaders Move To Quell Punjab Strife" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 12 pages, a little irregular along the spine, generally nice.... See More
Jefferson Davis is indicted for treason...
Item #648806
May 12, 1866
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 12, 1866
* Confederate president Jefferson Davis
* Official indictment for treason
Near the bottom of the ftpg. is: "Jefferson Davis Indicted" "He Will Probably Be Tried in June at Norfolk". The text begins; "Yesterday Jefferson Davis was indicted for treason by the Grand Jury..." with a bit more.
Eight pages, nice condition.... See More
Gen. George Patton takes over in North Africa....
Item #649032
March 19, 1943
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, March 19, 1943
* General George S. Patton promoted
* Takes control in North Africa campaign
* World War II - WWII
The top of the front page has a four column: "U. S. FORCES PUSH 12 MILES BEYOND RECAPTURED GAFSA" with subhead and related map. (see) First report coverage on General George S. Patton taking control in the campaign in North Africa.
Ot... See More
Daniel Boone is not dead... Andrew Jackson & the Seminole Indian War...
Item #649044
December 26, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 26, 1818 The first 13 pages are taken up with continued reporting on the: "Seminole War" and includes a wealth of letters and documents including 6 signed in type by: Andrew Jackson.
About one-third of the back page is taken up with an item with a small head: "Col. Boone" which notes in part: "The account of col. D. B... See More
German battleship Tirpitz sunk...
Item #649051
November 14, 1944
THE BOSTON POST, November 14, 1944
* German Battleship Tirpitz sunk
* British Royal Navy and Air Force
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a one column heading: "SINKING OF THE TIRPITZ BIG NAZI LOSS" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the sinking of the German battleship Tirpitz, sister ship of the late battleship Bismarck and pride of the current German Navy.
Ot... See More
Lady Astor & Amelia Earhart...
Item #649188
November 04, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 4, 1932
* Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor
* Visits American w/ photo
* Amelia Earhart receives trophy
Page 21 has a one column heading: "LADY ASTOR LAUDS OUR SELF-CRITICISM" with subheads and photo. (see)
Also on the same page is a one column heading: "Amelia Earhart Gets Trophy For Flying" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and adverti... See More
Seeking cheaper labor and products prohibited...
Item #648916
January 09, 1768
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, January 9, 1768 The previous issue included a warning on the front page making clear the penalties for Artificers and Merchants seeking cheaper labor, products, and materials from foreign locations outside the umbrella of The Kingdom - making it infinitely more difficult for those Artificers and Merchants following the regulations and laws of the land to be compe... See More
Catharine Hayes... the "Madonna" of the 1800's...
Ad for P.T. Barnum's American Museum...
Item #649079
September 27, 1851
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, September 27, 1851 The front page has a small ad for "Barnum's American Museum". Another ad is for a performance by Catherine Hayes, on her maiden tour of the United States. Later, in 1852 and 1853, she would be sponsored by P.T. Barnum. The Daily Express, London, has said: "Hayes was the 'Madonna' of her day; she was the 19th-century operat... See More
Catharine Hayes... the "Madonna" of the 1800's...
Ad for P.T. Barnum's American Museum...
Item #649080
September 28, 1851
SUNDAY TIMES, September 28, 1851 In addition to the phenomenal masthead, page 3 has an ad for "Barnum's American Museum". Another ad is for a performance by Catherine Hayes at Tripler Hall, on her maiden tour of the United States. Later, in 1852 and 1853, she would be sponsored by P.T. Barnum. The Daily Express, London, has said: "Hayes was the 'Madonna' of her day... See More
Franz Romer starts his Transatlantic kayak journey...
Item #649187
April 01, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 1, 1928
* Franz Romer starts transatlantic trek
* Rowing boat - kayak
Page 4 has a one column heading: "Sets Out To Row Boat Across Atlantic" with subhead. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 32 pages, rag edition, irregular along the spine, otherwise nice.
Informative letter from the captured Santa Ana...
Item #648859
May 27, 1837
NILES WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 27, 1837 Inside has: "Santa Ana - Translated from the Manifesto of General Santa Ana" which is a lengthy letter from him regarding his capture, taking two columns.
Bits include: "On the 22nd of April I was made a prisoner by the Texian volunteers, but they did not know who I was. Having been brought before Houston, I was soon recognized b... See More
Will not acknowledge American independence...
Item #649125
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1782 The issue begins with 7 pages of "Proceedings In Parliament" which includes mention of the war with America: "...in changing the mode of the American war all the King's servants were united; but he repeated a declaration which he had formerly made, that he never would be the minister that would sign any instrument which shoul... See More
Issue for an ophthalmologist...
Item #649009
August 10, 1878
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, Aug. 10, 1878 This title was a totally separate, stand-alone publication from the more well-known SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN. The entire front page is on: "The Art Of Preserving The Eyesight" carrying over to pg. 2 as well. The ftpg. has 5 related illustrations. A great issue for an ophthalmologist.
Also within is: "The Paris Exhibition - Th... See More
Slavery in Texas, relocating the Indians, reports on "The Jews"...
Item #649089
June 12, 1830
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 12, 1830 Inside has: "Texas" which includes in part: "...the grounds on which the department of Texas has been exempted from the operation of the decree abolishing slavery in the Mexican territories...They stated that the department no contained upwards of a thousand slaves who were at present useful to the colony, but who, if ... See More
Nice plate of Kilmey Bay in Ireland...
Item #649124
December 01, 1789
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1789 Among the articles are: "Columbus's Discovery of America Questioned", description of Kilmey Bay in Ireland which includes a very nice full page plate of it. Also a chart showing the: "Pedigree of Sir Isaac Newton", "Reflections on the Laws Concerning Suicide" "Review of the Proceedings in the Council ... See More
World War II breaks out in Europe...
Item #648986
September 08, 1939
THE WILLIAMSPORT SUN, Pennsylvania, September 8, 1939
* Blitzkrieg
* World War II WWII starts
* Nazis invasion on Poland
* FRONT LEAF ONLY
The front page features a banner headline: "GERMANS WITHIN ARTILLERY RANGE OF POLISH CAPITAL" with subheads. (see)
Front leaf only (page 1 & 2), nice for display as such.... See More
Published by P. T. Barnum...
Item #649077
April 16, 1853
THE ILLUSTRATED NEWS New York, April 16, 1853 The cover has: "Arthur Spring - The Philadelphia Murderer", with related text regarding the murder which contains considerable discussion regarding capital punishment. Inside has content with related images of: "The Baltimore Shot Works", "The Baltimore Lottery", "Accident on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad"... See More
Lifesaving apparatus...
Item #649004
July 17, 1869
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 17, 1869 The front page has "Wedeking & Dueberg's Improved Brick Kiln" with accompany article. Within the issue is: "Patent Life-Saving Apparatus"; "Buell's Velocipede Spring"; "Larkin's Nursing Table"; and more illustrations, articles and advertisements.
Complete in sixteen pages, slight irregular l... See More
Marriage of Rev. John Wesley...
Item #649138
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, February, 1751 This issue has the continuing story of the Crusades, with: "Of the Holy War" & "Saladin's Death & Character--A New Crusade". There is also a brief report of the marriage of the Rev. John Wesley: "Rev. Mr. John Wesley, methodist preacher, to a merchant's widow in Threadneedle Street
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Fur traders battle with the Indians...
Item #648863
March 25, 1837
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 25, 1837 Page 2 has an interesting & quite involved report headed: "Battle of the Fur Traders With the Indians Near the Rocky Mountains", detailing just that. Page 14 has: "American Colonies In Africa".
Sixteen pages, 8 1/2 by 12 inches, very nice condition.
As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of ... See More
Beauregard's impassioned call to arms...
Item #648766
February 20, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 20, 1863
* Confederate General Beauregard proclamation
* Citizens of Carolina and Georgia called to arms
Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "Important from Vicksburgh" "Rebel Steamer Vicksburgh Badly Injured by the Ram Queen" "An Immediate Attack Upon Charleston & Savannah Expected" "A Bombastic Proclama... See More
Making carpets in America... Andy Jackson Proclamation...
Item #649085
March 27, 1830
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, March 27, 1830 Inside has an interesting article: "American Carpeting" concerning the creation of a a carpet manufacturing company in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, allowing Americans to no longer be dependent on foreign manufactures, followed by the: "President's Reply" congratulating American ingenuity, signed in type: Andrew Jackson.
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The Baltimore riots... War of 1812...
Item #649108
August 08, 1812
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, August 8, 1812 Inside includes: "Account of the Late Riots" in Baltimore with a related "Proclamation" by the mayor. Much on the War of 1812 with: "Military Notices - Naval" "Cop of a Letter from Colonel Cass to Gen. Hull" dated at Sandwich, Upper Canada; "False Reports" and more.
Sixteen pages, 6 1/4 by 9 3/4 inche... See More
Lafayette... Indian Treaty at Green Bay...
Item #649020
October 16, 1830
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 16, 1830 The front page has an article: "Lafayette" which tells of his kindness to America. Inside has more with an article headed: "General Lafayette" which includes two letters each signed by him in type: Lafayette concerning troubles in France and his wish to be able to: "...rejoice together in the result of this last gl... See More
Most of the issue is taken up with Mexican War reports..
Item #648822
May 23, 1846
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, May 23, 1846 Although the ftpg. has an article concerning a treaty with the Kansas Indians, the overwhelming focus of this issue is on the Mexican War is almost 15 of the 16 pages are taken up with reports on that war. An incredible amount of war detail.
Sixteen pages, 8 1/4 by 11 3/4 inches, some loss to margins of the back leaf, nice condition.
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Capture of a rebel earthwork...
Item #648767
January 22, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 22, 1863 Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "From the Rappahannock" "Burnside Across the River--A Battle Progressing--The Rebel Position Flanked--General Hooker Mortally Wounded [not true]" "A Daring Reconnaissance Near Fort Caswell" "Capture of a Rebel Earthwork..." "Movement for the Admission of Utah as a Sta... See More
The Civil War in Virginia...
Item #648768
August 26, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Aug. 26, 1862
* First Battle of Rappahannock Station
Among the front page first column heads on the Civil War are: "The War In Virginia" "The Contest on the Rappahannock" "Advance of the Rebels in Immense Force" "Dashing Rebel Cavalry Raid in Our Rear" "Interesting Details of the Skirmishes" "Brilliant Cavalry Cha... See More
Sent to help General Bragg...
Item #648774
October 12, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 12, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Affairs In the South" "Rebel News from the Rapidan" "A Curious Battle In Virginia" "The Union Men of East Tennessee" "The Army of the Cumberland" "The Bulk of Johnston's Army Sent to Gen. Bragg" "Movements of the Enemy at Madison Court Ho... See More
Causes & Necessity For Taking Up Arms... Louisiana...
Item #648949
October 12, 1811
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 12, 1811 Inside has a report headed: "Revolutionary Pubic Papers - The Declaration By the Representatives of the United Colonies of North America, ...Setting Forth the Causes and Necessity of their Taking Up arms--July 6th 1775" which was one of the most historic & significant documents of the 18th century. This documents takes over 2 pages.... See More
Horrid murders by Indians... War of 1812...
Item #649099
June 13, 1812
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 13, 1812 Several pages are taken up with correspondence & documents between the United States and England relating to the upcoming War of 1812. Several documents are signed in type by the Secretary of State, James Monroe.
The bkpg. has most of a column headed: "Indian Murders" which details: "...the late inhuman murders committed on th... See More
Louisiana to become a state...
Item #649093
March 28, 1812
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 28, 1812 Inside has lengthy reporting from the "House of Representatives" which includes discussion headed: "State of Louisiana" concerning Louisiana joining the Union. Another page has: "The bill for the admission of Louisiana into the union has passed the house of representatives with a provision to include within the limits of... See More
The rebels run away...
Item #648890
April 04, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, April 4, 1862 Among the column heads on the Civil War on pg. 5 are: "THE WAR FOR THE UNION" "The Abolition of Slavery In The District" "A Villainous Rebel Respited" "The Siege of Island No. 10" "A Gallant Exploit" "Expedition Against the Rebel Forts" "The Rebels Run Away, as Usual".
Eight pages, nice con... See More
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