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A newspaper devoted to musical instruments...
Item #701251
September 01, 1877
TRUMPET NOTES, September 1, 1877 No city of publication is listed. The masthead notes: "A Semi-Monthly Paper Devoted to the Interests of Bands and Orchestras", published by C. G. Conn.
A fascinating and presumably very scarce publication as we can find nothing concerning it, and this is the first issue we've encountered in our 48 years.
The content is totally focused on music... See More
In the "...interests of the pioneers of California..."
Item #705360
July 12, 1879
THE PIONEER, San Jose, California, July 12, 1879 The masthead notes: "Devoted To The Interests Of The Pioneers of California And the Resources of the Golden State."
The masthead is one of the more graphic we have seen, featuring three vignettes: one of settlers traveling, one of a bear, and another of a detailed mining scene. Page 2 has a nice article on: "General John A. Sut... See More
Uncommon woman suffrage paper from Syracuse...
Item #700894
November 01, 1879
THE NATIONAL CITIZEN & BALLOT BOX, Syracuse, New York, November, 1879 A quite rare women's suffrage newspaper that lasted less than 3 1/2 years under this title.
Mott notes in his "History Of American Magazines" that this publication was financed in part by Susan B. Anthony, and that having failed with The Woman's Campaign she: "...had better luck with the Ballot ... See More
Early woman's suffrage newspaper...
Item #705359
November 01, 1879
THE WOMAN'S JOURNAL, Boston, Nov. 1, 1879 Uncommon women's suffrage paper produced by--among others--Lucy Stone, Alice Blackwell, Julia Ward Howe, and Mary Livermore.
Among the articles: "Republicanism Our Duty" "Woman Suffrage A Right, Not A Privilege" takes nearly two columns; "Report Of the Women's Congress" "American Woman Suffrage As... See More
Mammoth City, California...
Item #702015
January 21, 1880
MAMMOTH CITY HERALD, Mono County, California, Jan. 21, 1880 Now called Mammoth Lakes, this town sits at 7,880 ft. elevation. Gregory notes that this title began June 25, 1879 and ended some time in 1881. Only one institution has any issues of this title.
Its European history started in 1877 when four prospectors staked a claim on Mineral Hill, south of the current town, along Old
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Its European history started in 1877 when four prospectors staked a claim on Mineral Hill, south of the current town, along Old
The very first issue published...
Item #705350
April 09, 1880
GEORGETOWN GAZETTE, El Dorado County, California, April 9, 1880 This is the volume 1, number 1 issue. A very rare title from this now-historical site, the most northeastern town in California's Mother Lode mining territory near the Nevada border.
Less than 1000 people reside there today but in its heyday of the 1850's & 1860's the population exceeded 3000. Gold mining contin... See More
The 250th anniversary of the settlement of Boston...
Item #702153
September 17, 1880
ANNIVERSARY RECORD - "A Program of the Celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the Settlement of Boston", Boston, Sept. 17, 1880
This is likely a one-off publication, more of a program than a newspaper, with many graphics on the various floats in the parade.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed so it folds out to a single sheet, 11 1/2 by 16 1/2 inches, good condition.
Russian and Polish emigrants being vaccinated in New York (1881)...
Item #715769
May 14, 1881
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, May 14, 1881 The front cover has: "NEW YORK CITY - HEALTH OFFICERS VACCINATING RUSSIAN AND POLISH IMIGRANTS ON BOARD THE STEAMSHIP 'VICTORIA,' AT QUARANTINE...", which has a related article on page 6. Two inside pages have vignettes related to the progress of technical education. Additional interesting prints include: "New York City ... See More
Early motion photography...
Item #657290
September 09, 1882
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Sept. 9, 1882 This issue features a very significant development in the development of motion pictures. An interior page has an article: "The Photographing of Motion" by the famed Mr. Muybridge, whose earlier work on photographing a horse's gallop transformed the way we understood that motion.
Here his work focuses on: "The Successive Phases... See More
The real estate market in Upstate New York...
Item #702152
June 01, 1883
CENTRAL NEW YORK REAL ESTATE HERALD, Syracuse, June, 1883 The volume 1, number 8 issue of a newspaper focused on real estate in Upstate New York.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed so it folds out to one sheet, some rubbing at the fold, minor margin wear.
The science behind a curve-ball in baseball...
Item #705294
September 15, 1883
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, Sept. 15, 1883 The title is a bit of a misnomer as this was actually a separate, stand-alone publication, not a supplement to the regular title.
Inside has a fascinating article headed: "Base Ball Science" which begins: "We are in receipt of several communications relative to the question o whether a projectile can be thrown so as to ... See More
From a small town in Northern Illinois...
Item #697556
February 13, 1885
SHABBONA EXPRESS, Illinois, Feb. 13, 1885 A small town in Northern Illinois with a current population of less than 900. This is the first newspaper from this town we have encountered.
No institutions in Gregory's "Union List of Newspapers" have any 19th century issues of this title.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, light foxing with some fold and margin wear.
How medicine was practiced 140 years ago...
Item #705367
July 01, 1885
THE NEW YORK MEDICAL TIMES, July, 1885 A medical magazine with articles including; "Physiological Dietetics" "Eruptive Diphtheria & Scarlatina" "Blood Changes Resulting From Diseases of the Heat & Lungs" "Progress of Science in Medicine" "On the Treatment of the Insane" and much more.
Complete in 32 pages, 8 by 10 3/4 inches, great c... See More
Devoted to the interests of bands & orchestras...
Item #701254
August 01, 1886
BROPHY BROS' BAND RECORD, Philadelphia, August, 1886 The masthead notes: "Devoted To The Interests of Bands and Orchestras." And the content is certainly reflective of their focus. All the advertisements are instrument-related as well, many illustrated.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, various archival mends at margins, good condition.
Mormons work towards outlawing polygamy...
Item #714478
July 07, 1887
ALLEGANY REPORTER, Wellsville, New York, July 7, 1887
* Mormon history
* The polygamy question
Polygamy by the Mormons was not officially outlawed until 1890, which was a condition required before statehood was granted which happened in 1896, however a front page report in this issue notes the efforts in Utah by Mormon leaders which lead up to this historic decision. "Forbidding ... See More
A mining-related periodical...
Item #702142
POMEROY'S ADVANCE THOUGHT, New York, October, 1887 This paper has many articles on mining and worldwide news. This is the volume 1, number 3 issue.It was really published to promote M. M. Pomeroy's Atlantic-Pacific Railroad Tunnel Company, which was struggling to make enough money to complete the railroad tunnel through the Continental Divide west of Silver Plume, Colorado. Althoug... See More
Many prints of Central California, Montana, Oregon...
Item #702749
December 24, 1887
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Dec. 24, 1887 Among the various prints within is a page captioned: "Montana - A Frontier Military Post - Views At Fort Assiniboine, On Milk River" which six prints and an article.
Included is the "Supplement" issue which has a full page of 6 prints of: "Central California" focused on the agriculture of the Central Valle... See More
Much on use of bloodhounds to track criminals...
Item #705333
October 10, 1888
THE TIMES, London, England, Oct. 10, 1888 "Jack the Ripper" reports were common in the latter half of 1888, capturing the interest of people on both sides of the Atlantic as evidenced by the reports in many newspapers in the United States. It was the international "sensation" of the era, and a case which was never conclusively solved. Not surprisingly, issues of the resp... See More
One of the best baseball prints...
Item #705293
March 23, 1889
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, March 23, 1889 Note: this is just a portion of the issue, 8 pages but including the mentioned centerfold.
This terrific double page centerfold is captioned: "The American Baseball Players at Kennington Oval--Visit of the Prince of Wales". It includes some 19 scenes of various "plays" in baseball, and also has round portraits of the 1... See More
A "red, white & blue" Fourth of July issue... an interesting curiosity...
Item #717565
July 04, 1890
WILLIAMSPORT REPUBLICAN, Pennsylvania, July 4, 1890 Printed at the top above the masthead: "FOURTH OF JULY EDITION"
This is the complete issue which in celebration of the 4th of July opted to replace the typical black ink with alternating pages of red and blue, meaning pages 1, 4, 5 & 8 are printed entirely in blue ink, while pages 2, 3, 6 & 7 are entirely in red ink, which alon... See More
Dalton Gang robs its last train...
Item #694573
July 16, 1892
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, July 16, 1892 The front page has a half column report headed: "DARING TRAIN ROBBERS" "They Whipped a Sheriff's Posse and Stole Over $50,000" "The Dalton Gang Did It" "When the Train Stopped a Pitcher Battle Took Place--The Robbers Threatened to Dynamite the Express Messenger and He Opened His Doors".
O... See More
A newspaper focused on the prohibition of alcohol...
Item #697553
September 23, 1892
THE PROHIBITION ERA, Princeton, Indiana, Sept. 23, 1892 Part of the masthead includes: "Protection For The Home - The Saloon Must Go."
As the title would suggest the focus is on the prohibition of alcohol. This is a volume 6 issue and the first we have encountered in our 48 years.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, folio size, good condition.
Great account of a "classic" Western train robbery...
Item #694572
September 22, 1893
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, Sept. 22, 1893 The front page has most of a column headed: "FOUGHT THE ROBBERS" "Desperate Battle With Bandits on a Western Train" 'Engineer and Fireman Shot" "One of the Robbers Mortally Wounded--There were Only Three of Them and They Were Daring. But They Encountered a Plucky Crew of Trainmen". The ar... See More
Rare title from Grand Junction, Colorado...
Item #705334
April 27, 1895
GRAND VALLEY STAR-TIMES, Grand Junction, Colorado, April 27, 1895 A quite rare title as it lasted from just 1893 to 1896 with this title, and Gregory notes only one institution having but 3 issues as we purchased the holdings from Kansas Historical Society (although the A.A.S. records 17 issues).
Eight pages, glued at the spine, even toning. Very fragile & should be handled carefully.... See More
Follow-up report on the sinking of the Maine...
Item #705322
February 17, 1898
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, Feb. 17, 1898 The front page has a stack of two-column headlines on the follow-up investigation of the sinking of the battleship Maine: "SENSATIONAL BULLETIN" "Diver Find an Eight Inch Torpedo Hole in the Maine's Plates" "PRESS DISPATCHES ARE SUPPRESSED" "The Navy Department Does Not Credit the Report, Neither ... See More
Governor Woodrow Wilson.... Baseball... Coney Island...
Item #705291
August 19, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Aug. 19, 1911 The front page is a photo of: "Admiral Togo in America."
A full page is taken up with: "Some Chips from the Diamond" by Kemble, being a collection of ten somewhat comic prints of baseball players. The players include Honus Wagner, Christy "Matty" Mathewson, Ty Cobb and Johnny Evers, among others.
Twenty-four pages, ... See More
The death of Clara Barton...
Item #705323
April 12, 1912
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, April 12, 1912 The top of the front page first column notes: "FOUNDER OF RED CROSS SOCIETY IS DEAD" plus: "Miss Clara Barton Was First To Organize Branch of the Great International Relief Society in America" "Death early Today Caused By Pneumonia" and more. The report takes over half off the column.
Fourteen pages, library stamp in th... See More
Very early Charlie Chaplin performance advertisement...
Item #705324
March 02, 1915
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, March 2, 1915 Page 5 has a very early Charlie Chaplin notice, being an advertisement for his appearance: "Charlie Chaplin at the Plaza Today. The Greatest Cutup in History..." which includes the iconic full-figure photo of him in his popular role as 'The Tramp'. Chaplin had just arrived in the United States in December, 1913.
Twelve... See More
Colorful & dramatic naval print on the front page...
Item #700443
April 15, 1915
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY NEWSPAPER, New York, April 15, 1915 The full front page is a dramatic, color print captioned: "Launching the Bolt of Death" showing a submarine's torpedo heading to a battleship.
Other prints within: "Titanic Struggle of Czar and Kaiser" "Orphans Made by War Its Most Pathetic Feature" "How Germany Cares for War Prisoners... See More
Nice banner headline on World War I...
Item #699350
May 13, 1918
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, May 13, 1918 Banner headline on World War I: "TEUTONS PLAN DOUBLE DRIVE" and subheads: "Austrians Hurled Back by Italians" "Great Events Near In West" "Biggest Blow of War Impending on West & Italian Fronts" plus more.
Complete in 12 pages, address label in the headline, library stamp in the masthead, nice c... See More
Very early Boy Scout magazine...
Item #705369
November 04, 1922
THE SCOUT, London, Nov. 4, 1922 An early issue of the Boy Scout magazine, and noted in the masthead: "Founded by Sir Robert Baden-Powell" who is credited with founding the Boy Scouts.
This was very much the "Boy's Life" of its day, with various articles & stories of interest to boys and scouts. Various illustrations as well including a color cover.
Complete in 2... See More
A newspaper from the General Strike in England...
Item #701777
May 11, 1926
THE EVENING NEWS, London, 11th May, 1926 This was a short-lived newspaper published during the historic General Strike in England.
As noted in Wikipedia, this was a sympathy strike by the newspaper workers, in support of the general strike that lasted from May 4 - 12, 1926. It was called by the Trades Union Congress in an unsuccessful attempt to force the British government to act to preven... See More
On the 1929 stock market crash: in the Wall Street Journal...
Item #699328
October 26, 1929
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, October 26, 1929 The stock market crash of 1929 did much to define America for the next decade, resulting in the Great Depression and all the trauma relating to it. It seemed common for many newspapers to put a positive spin on the on-going tragedy, so front page reports often conflicted with the reality of the time.
Terrific--and rarely found--to have an issue of t... See More
The Dust Bowl storm of 1934...
Item #705307
May 12, 1934
NEW YORK TIMES, May 12, 1934 The front page begins with one column heads: "HUGE DUST CLOUD, BLOWN 1,500 MILES, DIMS CITY 5 HOURS" "Soil, Loosened by Drought in West, Hovers High in Air--Belt 1,800 Miles Wide" "Weigh 300,000,000 Tons" and more. Additional related coverage with photos on page 8.
Wikipedia notes that on May 11, 1934, a strong two-day dust storm re... See More
Germany's illustrated magazine from the Nazi era...
Item #705341
September 07, 1939
BERLINER ILLUSETRIRTE ZEITUNG (Berlin Illustrated Newspaper), Germany. Sept. 7, 1939 This was the "Life" magazine of Germany from during the Nazi era. And this was the first issue printed after the Nazi invasion of Poland on September 1.
The front page shows a German bomber pilot on mission over Poland. There are many war-related photos inside including one of Hitler and Goring, a... See More
Front leaf of a parody newspaper from 1940...
Item #698322
February 03, 1940
AMERICAN BUNKER, Hotel Astor, New York City, Feb. 3, 1940 This is a parody of the "American Banker" newspaper, all notices and reports are comic. This is an "Extra" issue so it may be complete, however we believe there were more pages as reference is made to pages 3 thru 7 (but perhaps part of the comic theme). Nice condition.
A Nazi newspaper from a British island...
Item #691270
November 15, 1941
THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Nov. 15, 1941 A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.
Among the front page reports are: "Soviet Coast Batteries Silenced By Somers" "Morale In the Red Army Bad" "Nippo-American Relations" and more.
More war-re... See More
Allied propaganda newspaper dropped from planes...
Item #716337
May 29, 1944
NACHRICHTEN FUR DIE TRUPPE, Europe, May 29, 1944 A most fascinating single sheet newspaper, which translates to "News For The Troops", published by the Psychological Warfare Division of the Allied forces and dropped by Allied aircraft over Germany during the closing year of the war. This newspaper/leaflet was created to counter Goebbels' propaganda machine. Notice this dates ab... See More
Allied propaganda newspaper dropped from planes...
Item #716529
May 29, 1944
NACHRICHTEN FUR DIE TRUPPE, Europe, May 29, 1944 A most fascinating single sheet newspaper, which translates to "News For The Troops", published by the Psychological Warfare Division of the Allied forces and dropped by Allied aircraft over Germany during the closing year of the war. This newspaper/leaflet was created to counter Goebbels' propaganda machine. Notice this dates ab... See More
Americans capture Cologne...
Item #689909
March 06, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, Paris Edition, March 6, 1945 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
Front page banner headline: "Yanks In Cologne" with subheads: "1st Army Enters City at Two Points" along with two related maps. Front page photo of "Princess Elizabeth" plus more.
Eight... See More
A restricted newspaper from World War II...
Item #698316
May 12, 1945
ARMY TALK - ORIENTATION FACT SHEET, War Department, Washington, D.C., May 12, 1945 Printed at the top is: "Restricted" and the note that this is issue #71.
The banner head on the front page is: "Major Problems In Your War Against Japan" not that the war in Europe had been won.
This is the first of this title we have encountered. Given that "Restricted" is prin... See More
The war continues against Japan...
Item #690395
July 09, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, London Edition, July 9, 1945 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead. Penciled at the top is "War Dept."
The front page reports include: "42 of 68 American Divisions To Be Out of ETO by 1946" "Ndes Landing Secures Balikpapan Harbor" "175 Die on 2 U.S.... See More
An incredible display issue on the end of World War II...
Item #705320
August 14, 1945
THE WILMINGTON NEWS--EXTRA, North Carolina, August 14, 1945 When it comes to huge, screaming headlines on the end of World War II they can't possibly get much better than this.
Taking about three-quarters of the front page, in letters 8 1/4 and 4 7/8 inches high, is: "JAPS QUIT ! " with subhead: "Truman Confirms War's End".
Given the pagination of the 4 pages be... See More
Red, white & blue edition: carrier U.S.S. Franklin D. Roosevelt is commissioned...
Item #698321
October 27, 1945
NEW YORK JOURNAL AMERICAN, Oct. 27, 1945 A patriotic red, white & blue issue with the banner headline: "TRUMAN BASES PEACE ON POWER" with subhead: "Tells Policy at Commissioning of Huge Carrier Roosevelt".
The decorative front page is printed in red and blue ink. Pages 2 and 3 have much on the naval parade in New York.
The complete first section with 8 pages, good c... See More
Dramatic Hawaii statehood newspaper... From Honolulu...
Item #705364
March 12, 1959
THE HONOLULU ADVERTISER, Hawaii, March 12, 1959 See the photo for this very dramatic & displayable front page.
Nearly half of the front page is taken up with: "Congress Says YES ! " in huge letters dropped out of a large red box, above which is printed: "Statehood Extra". The banner headline beneath the box is: "Hawaii To Become 50th State" with other relat... See More
Perhaps the best Marilyn Monroe death newspaper to be had...
Item #607922
August 06, 1962
LOS ANGELES TIMES--EXTRA, California, August 6, 1962 See the photo for the terrific front page report, with the two line banner headline: "MARILYN MONROE DIES; BLAME PILLS" and also: "First Details of Actress' Death in Brentwood". The front page also features a large photo of her. Related subheads include: "Nude Body Found in Bed, Empty Capsule Bottle at Her Side"... See More
The 'New York Pest', a parody edition...
Item #698323
December 25, 1962
NEW YORK PEST, Christmas Week, 1962 This is a parody newspaper of the "New York Post", all content within being parodies of recent events.
Tabloid-size, 8 pages, very nice condition.
One of the most dramatic Kennedy assassination issues to be had...
Item #705327
November 22, 1963
CITIZEN-NEWS, Hollywood, California, Nov. 22, 1963 See the photos for one of the most dramatic front pages to be had reporting the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Save for the caption to the photo the only word on the front page is in huge, bold letters: MARTYRED !
The remainder of the front page is taken up with a huge, black-bordered photo of "John Fitzgerald Kenned... See More
Curious issue reporting Kennedy's assassination...
Item #695835
November 22, 1963
THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-- "Second Extra", Nov. 22, 1963 This “Second Extra” edition has a curious–if not macabre–combination of headline and photo.
As would be expected of an “Extra” of this date, the large & bold headline proclaims: “KENNEDY KILLED” but immediately beneath it is a photo of a street sweeper pushing his trash cart wit... See More
Allen Ginsberg and Dustin Hoffman...
Item #705300
May 26, 1966
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, May 26, 1966 A great issue of this famous counter-culture newspaper as the front page features an article with photo of: "Allen Ginsberg: Hustler for Life".
It is worth noting that "The Village Voice" was an American news and culture paper, known for being the country's first alternative newsweekly. Founded in 1955, the Voice began as a p... See More
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