Early city view of Auckland, New Zealand...
Item #690572
May 19, 1846
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, May 19, 1860 Among the prints within is a nearly half page: "View of the City of Auckland, New Zealand, With the New Commercial Embankment" and another print; "East View of Auckland" with a related article.
A full page print shows: "French Bayonet Practice" with 19 prints.
Complete in 24 pages, great condition.
Coronation of the King & Queen of Romania...
Item #690570
June 11, 1881
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, June 11, 1881 Inside has a full page print: "Coronation of the King and Queen of Roumania at Bucharest" which was when King Carol I became the king of Romania. There is an accompanying article.
A doublepage centerfold showing: "Some of the Costumes in 'Ye Olde English Fayre' at the Albert Hall". Also a full page montage of: &... See More
1929 Sino-Soviet conflict begins...
Item #690565
August 18, 1929
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, Aug. 18, 1929
* Sino-Soviet war conflict begins
* Republic of China - Soviet Union
The front page has a nice banner headline: "SOVIET ARMY INVADES CHINA" with subheads. (see) Nice for display.
Compete 1st section only with 28 pages, rag edition in great condition.
1919 Seattle General Strike...
Item #690562
February 08, 1919
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 8, 1919
* Seattle General Strike
* Work stoppage
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "SEATTLE TO FACE ARMY RULE UNLESS STRIKE ENDS TODAY" with subheads. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete with all 20 pages, a few small library stamps in the masthead, generally nice.... See More
The Carson house robbery in Buffalo...
Item #690561
November 15, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 15, 1929
* John L. Carson Jr. gems robbery
* Snyder, Buffalo, New York
The front page has a five column heading: "Hold Up Diners; Take Fortune in Gems" with subhead. (see)
Complete with 48 pages, rag edition in good condition.
Early Bakersfield newspaper...
Item #690554
November 24, 1881
KERN COUNTY WEEKLY RECORD, Bakersfield, California, Nov. 24, 1881
* Rare wild old West publication
It is a rarity for us to find 19th century newspapers from the southern half of California. In 1880, Bakersfield had a population of just 801 with 250 of Chinese descent. The current population is over 400,000.
Complete in four pages, various news and curious tidbits of the
... See More
* Rare wild old West publication
It is a rarity for us to find 19th century newspapers from the southern half of California. In 1880, Bakersfield had a population of just 801 with 250 of Chinese descent. The current population is over 400,000.
Complete in four pages, various news and curious tidbits of the
From the Mormon capital...
Item #690552
December 07, 1881
THE DESERET NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah, Dec. 7, 1881
* Mormons - Mormonism
This is from 15 years before Utah would become a state. Nearly a full page of: "Remarks by Prest. George Q. Cannon". Other items include: "War Incidents - Bravery of General Kane's Bucktails" "Marvelous Adventures of a Legislator Among Indians" "A Desperado Arrested -... See More
From the "amateur press" era...
Item #690549
December 01, 1883
THE JUNIOR RECORD, Cincinnati, Ohio, May, 1883 A product of the "amateur press", a interesting curiosity of the late 1800's when small "junior" printing presses allowed individuals to create their own newspapers/newsletters.
Four pages, 7 1/4 by 9 1/4 inches, great condition.
World War II newspaper printed on board a troop ship...
Item #690544
September 15, 1943
THE NOORDAM NEWS, "Somewhere on the Pacific", Sept. 15, 1943
* MS Noordam II troopship
The Noordam was a Holland American Line ship which was converted to a troopship by Bethlehem Steel to transport up to 2,400 troops for the U.S. War Shipping Administration. She was sent into action and transporting troops where needed.
This was a four page "camp" newspaper crudel... See More
From a remote island in the South Pacific...
Item #690543
September 23, 1945
WORLD OBSERVER, Biak Island, Sept. 23, 1945
* Rare military publication from a remote island
A very uncommon "camp" newspaper from the South Pacific, actually a remote island just northwest of New Guinea.
During World War II it was a strategic airfield of the Japanese Army serving as a base for operations in the Pacific theater. American forces eventually captured the islan... See More
Rare camp newspaper from "somewhere"...
Item #690542
November 07, 1942
THE MESSAGE CENTER, "Somewhere In The South", June 19, 1943
* World War II military camp publication
This is one of many "camp" newspapers from World War II done somewhat crudely by military personnel on a mimeograph machine. The location of this camp was apparently secretive given the location noted in the masthead.
Content consists of various war-related tidbits ... See More
Published by prison inmates...
Item #690541
February 07, 1914
THE SUMMARY, Elmira, New York, Feb. 7, 1914 An interesting newspaper "Published Weekly by & for the Inmates of the N.Y.S. Reformatory at Elmira" as noted at the top of page 2. Various news of the day, and the back page is mostly taken up with: "Sporting News".
Measures 10 by 13 1/4 inches printed on nice rag paper, very nice condition.
A newspaper for the movie industry...
Item #690540
October 06, 1941
MOTION PICTURE DAILY, New York, Oct. 6, 1941 As the title suggests, this publication is replete with news concerning the movie industry. The front page has a photo of David O. Selznick with an article on him.
Eight pages, 9 by 12 inches printed on high-quality paper, tiny binding holes at the blank spine, good condition.
From Eastern Illinois...
Item #690536
October 07, 1876
IROQUOIS COUNTY TIMES, Watseka, Illinois, Oct. 7, 1876
* Rare publication from the Midwest
From a somewhat small town (pop. 5,200) in Eastern Illinois. Various news and ads of the day including: "Nebraska as She Really Is" "Ash Grove's Third Tragedy - Two Prominent Men Suspected of Murder or Manslaughter" & much more.
Also of interest is most of a column ta... See More
Just before the Civil War... Heenan, the famed boxer...
Item #690532
June 02, 1860
LYNCHBURG DAILY VIRGINIAN, Virginia, June 2, 1860
* Rare antebellum publication
This Southern newspaper was published less than a year before the outbreak of the Civil War. The front page has: "Threatened Mob Law in Missouri" and a wealth of other news items throughout the 4 pages.
The front page also has a length letter headed: "The Championship - The 'Benecia Boy&... See More
Horace Greeley supports William Harrison...
Item #690529
January 23, 1841
THE LOG CABIN, New York, Jan. 23, 1841
* William Henry Harrison
* Rare campaign publication
The famous campaign newspaper published by Horace Greeley in support of William Henry Harrison in the 1840 election.
The content is almost entirely political & includes: "Government Officers, Agents, and Salaries" "The Public Lands" "The Loco-Focos Proper" &qu... See More
Tommy Armour wins 1929 Western Open golf tournament...
Item #690528
August 25, 1929
SECTION TWO (sports) only of the Chicago Sunday Tribune, Aug. 25, 1929
* Golfer Tommy Armour wins
* Western Open PGA golf tournament
* Mequon, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
The front page of this section has a nice banner headline: "ARMOUR WINS WESTERN OPEN TITLE WITH 273" with subheads and small photo. Nice for display. Another photo on page 3.
Complete section two only, rag editio... See More
From its first year of publication... Early Uncle Tom's Cabin...
Item #690526
August 21, 1852
NEW-YORK DAILY TIMES, Aug. 21, 1852
* 1st year of this famous publication
* Early Uncle Tom's Cabin mention
Rare to find this venerable newspaper from its first year of publication. This is the vol. 1 number 289 issue.
Page 2 has a report of a: "Frightful Accident" "Steamboat Collision on Lake Erie" "250 Lives Lost". But the more notable content is ... See More
From Eastern Illinois...
Item #690524
September 09, 1876
IROQUOIS COUNTY TIMES, Watseka, Illinois, Sept. 9, 1876
* Rare publication from the Midwest
From a somewhat small town (pop. 5,200) in Eastern Illinois. Various news and ads of the day, four pages, never bound nor trimmed, minor wear at margins & fold, generally nice condition.... See More
The Soviets take a dramatic lead in the Space Race...
Item #690522
September 14, 1959
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, September 14, 1959
* Luna 2 - Soviet spacecraft
* 1st to reach the Moon
* Russia takes "space race" lead
The banner headline is a sobering one for American scientists as it shows the Soviets are very much ahead in the space race: "RUSS LAUNCH ROCKET IN TRY TO HIT MOON" with subhead and related illustration. (see)
Complete 1st section only... See More
Tensions with Japan are increasing... Pre-Pearl Harbor...
Item #690521
November 28, 1941
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 26, 1941.
* Pre Pearl Harbor attack on America
* Tensions with Japan increasing
The front page has a nice banner headline: "U. S. FREEZES ASSETS OF JAPANESE" with subheads.
Incomplete issue containing the front and back leafs of the first section only (4 pages total), a little wear along the margins and central fold, some tiny archival mends on page 2, nic... See More
1972 Notre Dame football...
Item #690519
October 01, 1972
THE SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE, Indiana, Oct. 1, 1972
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish football
* vs. Purdue Boilermakers
* Best publication to be had (rare)
The front page has a nice banner headline: "SUPER SOPHS CRUNCH PRUDUE" with subhead and color photo. More in the sport's section.
Seventy pages, light toning along the central fold, nice condition.... See More
Rehmeyer's Hollow murder... Witchcraft...
Item #690518
January 08, 1929
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, January 8, 1929
* Rehmeyer's (Hex) Hollow Murder
* York, Pennsylvania - John Blymire
The top of page 2 has a one column heading: "WITNESS INJECTS WITCHCRAFT INTO TRIAL OF 'DOCTOR'" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 22 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, a few small binding slits along the spine, genera... See More
John Hamilton's (gangster) dead body found...
Item #690516
August 29, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 29, 1935
* John Hamilton's body found
* John Dillinger gang member
The front page has a one column heading: "FIND BODY OF LAST OF DILLINGER GANG" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues inside with photo.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 44 pages, light toning at the margins, generally nice.
wikipedia not... See More
1929 Detroit Study nightclub fire...
Item #690510
September 20, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 20, 1929
* The Study club fire (same day report)
* Detroit, Michigan speakeasy disaster
* Illegal prohibition era nightclub
The front page has a five column heading: "17 Perish in Detroit cabaret Fire" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the prohibition era Detroit, Michigan nightclub fire disaster shortly before the great stock market ... See More
1929 Chicago Cubs baseball...
Item #690508
September 01, 1929
SECTION TWO (sports) only of the Chicago Sunday Tribune, Sept. 1, 1929
* Rogers Hornsby & Hack Wilson photos
* Chicago Cubs MLB baseball
The front page of this section has a banner headline: "CUBS WHIP PIRATES, 7 TO 6; HOME TODAY" with subheads and 4 nice photos of Cubs' players that include Rogers Hornsby and Hack Wilson. Nice for display.
Complete section two only with... See More
1955 Le Mans disaster....
Item #690506
June 13, 1955
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Mass., June 13, 1955
* 24 Hours of Le Mans auto race
* Pierre Levegh crash disaster
The front page page has a one column heading: "78 Race Dead Share Last Rite" (see) Coverage on the infamous 24 Hours of Le Mans disaster. It still stands today as the worst disaster in all of motor sports.
Complete with 16 pages, light toning at the margins, a little spine w... See More
Country's leading women's suffrage publication...
Item #690503
June 29, 1901
THE WOMAN'S TRIBUNE, Washington, D.C., June 29, 1901
* Turn of the 20th century
* Women's suffrage
Their motto in the masthead: "Equality Before The Law". This was the country's leading women's suffrage publication having begun in Beatrice, Nebraska, before moving to Washington, D.C. Published by Clara Bewick Colby, a women's rights activist & suffragist le... See More
2nd battle of the Marne begins... WWI...
Item #690502
July 17, 1918
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Mass., July 17, 1918
* 2nd battle of the Marne begins
* World War I - WWI
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "GERMAN ATTACK HELD UP EVERYWHERE; Americans Gain By Powerful Counter-Attacks; Recapture Several Towns South Of MArne River" with subheads. (see)
Complete in 14 pages, light toning and some wear at the margins, small library label... See More
Bramwell Booth death...
Item #690499
January 16, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Jan. 16, 1929
* Bramwell Booth refuses to resign
* 1st Chief of Staff & 2nd president
* The Salvation Army - charity organization
The to of page 4 has a one column heading: "BOOTH BRANDED AS 'UNFIT'; HE DEFIES COUNCIL" with subhead and photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 40 pages, rag edition in great con... See More
1878 Pittsfield, Massachusetts... Berkshire County...
Item #690490
October 30, 1878
THE PITTSFIELD SUN, Massachusetts, Oct. 30, 1878
* Berkshire County
* American Indians war era
This uncommon title has news of the day with several interesting advertisements.
Complete with all 8 pages, minor spine wear, generally nice.
SS Andaste sinking... Lake Michigan...
Item #690489
September 13, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Sept. 13, 1929
* SS Andaste sinking disaster
* Lake Michigan shipping
The front page has a nice banner headline: "FEAR 28 LOST; SHIP VANISHES" with subhead. Related photo on the back page. (see)
Complete with 52 pages, rag edition in great condition.
1929 Graf Zeppelin's World flight....
Item #690487
September 03, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 3, 1929.
* LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin (airship)
* 1st to fly around the World
* On the way home
The front page has a nice banner headline: "GRAF ZEPPLIN NEARS EUROPE" with subheads. (see) Nice for display.
Complete with 52 pages, rag edition in great condition.
... See More
* LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin (airship)
* 1st to fly around the World
* On the way home
The front page has a nice banner headline: "GRAF ZEPPLIN NEARS EUROPE" with subheads. (see) Nice for display.
Complete with 52 pages, rag edition in great condition.
From the "heyday" of Asbury Park, New Jersey...
Item #690480
August 07, 1888
THE DAILY PRESS, Asbury Park & Ocean Grove, New Jersey, Aug. 7, 1888
* From this tourist mecca of the 19th century
An interesting newspaper from these once-famous vacation meccas on the Jersey coast, containing various news of the day with an emphasis on tourism-related items.
Page 2 has a continuation of: "History of Asbury
... See More
* From this tourist mecca of the 19th century
* Famous hotels in illustrated ads
An interesting newspaper from these once-famous vacation meccas on the Jersey coast, containing various news of the day with an emphasis on tourism-related items.
Page 2 has a continuation of: "History of Asbury
Pope John Paul II visits L.A....
Item #690477
September 16, 1987
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 16, 1987
* Pope John Paul II
* Head of Catholic Church
* Visits Southern California
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "Pope Is Greeted With Enthusiasm, Stresses Morality" and more with 2 related photos. Much more on the following pages.
Complete 1st section only with all 30 pages, great condition.... See More
Latest news from the war front...
Item #690464
November 27, 1944
STARS & STRIPES, London Edition, Nov. 27, 1944 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: "450 B29s Set Fires In Osaka, Main Jap Industrial Center" "Truman Sees More Men Ion Pacific Than in Europe" " Yank Link-U... See More
Latest news from the war front...
Item #690463
November 27, 1944
STARS & STRIPES, Italy Edition, Nov. 27, 1944 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
The front page reports: "Alexander New MTO Chief" "Yanks Inch Onto Plain of Cologne" "Bonomi Coalition Government Quits" and more, including reports on inside pages.
Eight pages, ... See More
Latest news from the war front...
Item #690462
November 29, 1944
STARS & STRIPES, Italy Edition, Nov. 29, 1944 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
The front page reports: "Heavy Rains Slow Yank Leyte Drive" "American Bombers Hit Other Isles In Philippines" "Allies Press For Control Of KeyLines" "East Front Quiet Has Nazi... See More
Latest news from the war front...
Item #690460
December 02, 1944
STARS & STRIPES, Italy Edition, Dec. 2, 1944 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
The front page reports: "Big Saar Valley City Falls" "Saarunion Taken; Resistance Mounts" "Red Army Takes Eger, In Hungary" "Indians Troops Again On 5th Army Front" and mu... See More
Latest news from the war front...
Item #690459
December 04, 1944
STARS & STRIPES, Italy Edition, Dec. 4, 1944 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
The front page reports: "Yanks Enter Gateways To Cologne And Saar" "8th May Try Bypass Plan At Ravenna""Russians 75 Miles From Austria Line" "Nazis Now Threaten To Ignore All R... See More
Latest news from the war front...
Item #690458
December 05, 1944
STARS & STRIPES, Italy Edition, Dec. 5, 1944 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
The front page reports: "Greek Civil War Looms; Martial Law Is Declared" "3rd Forces Second Crossing Of Saar" "Allies Hold Over Half of Hungary" and more, including reports on insid... See More
Latest news from the war front...
Item #690457
December 08, 1944
STARS & STRIPES, Italy Edition, Dec. 8, 1944 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
The front page reports: "Yank Units Four Miles From Saar Coal Capital" "Red Army Moves 95 Miles In 7 Days" "Nazis Flee North of Ravenna" and more. Much on the inside pages as well.
... See More
U.S. & Soviet soldiers link up...
Item #690456
April 28, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, London Edition, April 28, 1945
* United States Army join Soviet troops
* Historic meeting - World War II
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: "1st Army Links Up With Reds" "Historic Ju... See More
The end is near in Germany...
Item #690455
April 27, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, London Edition, April 27, 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: "Hint U.S.-Soviet Link-Up Made" "Bremen, Stettin Fall; Redoubt Is Stormed; Resistance Crumbles" "5th Captures Verona; Sa... See More
Cooperstown Baseball Hall of Fame....
Item #690416
June 12, 1939
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., June 12, 1939.
* Cooperstown, New York
* National Baseball Hall of Fame dedication
The sport's section (page 24) has a two column heading: "Anniversary Celebration At Cooperstown Field Today" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with 14 pages, light toning and some wear at the margins, should be handled w... See More
1929 Colorado State Penitentiary riots...
Item #690415
October 04, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 4, 1929
* Colorado State Penitentiary riots
* Canon City, Colorado
The front page has a nice banner headline: "BOMB FELONS; 7 GUARDS DEAD" with subheads. Nice for display. Related photo is on the back page with another banner heading. (see)
Complete with 52 pages, rag edition in great condition.... See More
More Japanese bombs hit Honolulu...
Item #690413
March 05, 1942
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 5, 1942
* Operation K - Japanese naval operation
* Second attack on Pearl Harbor
The front page has a banner headline: "JAP ISLE RAIDED BY 30 PLANES" with subheads. Also a small one column heading: "Bombs Fall In Honolulu" with even small subheads. (see)
Complete with 34 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp wit... See More
Second Spanish Republic proclaimed in 1931...
Item #690407
April 15, 1931
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, April 15, 1931
* Second Spanish Republic proclaimed
* King Alfonso XIII abdication - Spain
* Post Spanish Civil War
The front page has a nice banner headline: "ALFONSO ABDICATES; LEAVES SPAIN AN EXILE" with subheads and related photo. (see) Nice for display.
Complete with 32 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, more so along the... See More
President Clinton acquiited...
Item #690406
February 13, 1999
THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC, Phoenix, February 13, 1999
* President Bill Clinton acquitted (1st report)
* Perjury & obstruction of justice impeachment
The very nice banner headline announces: "PRESIDENT ACQUITTED" with subheads and photo of Clinton. More inside. Nice for display.
Complete 1st section only with all 10 pages, very nice condition.... See More
Gemini 9A launch & orbit....
Item #690402
June 03, 1966
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, Ohio, June 3, 1966
* Gemini 9A IX- launch into orbit
* NASA's Gemini Program
* Astronaut Thomas P. Stafford
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "'We're On The Way'! Spacewalk Coming Up" First report coverage on the Gemini IX space flight.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in
1930 Al "Scarface" Capone...
Item #690390
May 13, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 13, 1930
* Gangster Al 'Scarface' Capone
* Miami doesn't want him there
The top of page 6 has a one column heading: "MIAMI JURORS HINT CAPONE IS A BAD INFLUENCE" 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 ... See More
Tomb of Genghis Khan found ?...
Item #690388
October 30, 1927
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 30, 1927
* Genghis Khan's tomb found ?
* Founder of Mongol Empire
* Mongolian - Gobi Desert
Near the bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "Tomb of Genghis Khan Found in Gobi Desert; Llamas Guarded the Secret for 700 Years" (see) Must be a false report as the tomb still hasn't been found to this day. A nice curiosity as such.
Othe... See More
1926 Chicago, Illinois Eucharastic Congress.....
Item #690383
June 18, 1926
NEW YORK TIMES, June 18, 1926
* International Eucharistic Congress
* Cardinal George Mundelein
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "CHEERING THOUSANDS WELCOME CARDINALS IN CHICAGO STREETS" with subheads. (see) Coverage continues on page 11 with 2 related photos.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 42 pages, a little irregular along the s... See More
1913 "Cactus Derby" automobile race...
Item #690371
November 03, 1913
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Nov. 3, 1913
* The Cactus Derby automobile race
* Los Angeles to Phoenix - Barney Oldfield
The front page has a nice banner headline: "DAVIS, DRIVING LOCOMOBILE, WINS DESERT CLASSIC" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this... See More
1873 Dixon, Illinois bridge disaster...
Item #690369
May 06, 1873
THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 6, 1873
* Dixon, Illinois
* Truesdell Bridge collapse
* Baptism ceremony disaster
The top of page 9 has one column headings that include: "THE BRIDGE HORROR" "Full Number of Killed Not Yet Ascertained" "Thrilling Incidents Of Escape" and more. (see) Text takes up almost 1 1/2 columns.
Complete with all 16 pages, light toning at the ma... See More
King Tutankhamen's sarcophagus opened...
Item #690367
February 15, 1924
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 15, 1924
* King Tutankhamen sarcophagus opened
* Luxor Egypt - gold-cased mummy realized
The front page has a one column heading: "FEARS GREAT LOSS OF TOMB TREASURES" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the actual opening of the famed sarcophagus. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports ... See More
The aftermath of the Civil War...
Item #690351
June 24, 1865
SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, June 24, 1865 Among the articles are: "President Lincoln on Negro Suffrage" which has a letter signed in type: A. Lincoln; "The Great Conspiracy - The Assassination Trial Almost Through--The Rebel Leaders" "The Press on the Negro" "The Capture of the Rebel President--What Shall Be Done with the Traitors".
E... See More
The 2002 Space Shuttle "Columbia" disaster...
Item #690349
February 02, 2003
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 2, 2003
* Graphic images and reporting
* Space Shuttle Columbia disaster
The front page has: "Columbia Is Lost", with multiple articles with supporting photos and illustrations found throughout the issue. See images for details.
Complete first section (24 pages), in very nice condition.
1906 San Francisco earthquake...
Item #690333
April 26, 1906
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, April 26, 1906
* San Francisco earthquake reports continue
The front page has some reports from stricken San Francisco with various headings that include: "10,000 ACRES FLAME-SWEPT" "ASKED AID OF STRICKEN CITY" "Stray Children Reaching Oregon" and more. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp&q... See More
1929 Gladys May Parks arrested...
Item #690332
November 11, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 11, 1929
* Gladys May Parks
* "Nanny from Hell"
* Paternity fraud & Infanticide
The top of page 3 has two photos with heading: "Confesses Killing One Child, Burying Two" Also a one column heading: "WOMAN ADMITS KILLING 1 CHILD AND BURYING 2" with subhead. (see)
Complete with 40 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More
President Lincoln Proclamation...
Item #690316
May 14, 1862
NEW YORK WORLD, May 14, 1862
* Abraham Lincoln proclamation 89
* Termination of blockade in 3 Southern cities
The front page first column heads include: "PRESIDENT'S PROCLAMATION" "Partial Raising Of the Blockade" "Port Royal, Beaufort and New Orleans Open to Trade" "Other Ports to be Opened Soon" and what follows is the full text headed: &q... See More
Queen Elizabeth II - Coronation of England's longest reigning monarch...
Item #690311
June 03, 1953
THIRD SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, June 3, 1953
* Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II
The front of this section has a full page color photo with banner headline: "Queen Elizabeth II Becomes Britain's Sovereign" and brief text underneath. (see) Queen Elizabeth II has now surpassed the reign of Queen Victoria, the previous longest reigning monarch in British history.... See More
1931 Jimmy Doolittle transcontinental flight record...
Item #690306
September 05, 1931
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Mass., September 5, 1931
* Jimmy Doolittle airplane flight record
Page 3 has a one column heading: "DOOLITTLE IS BEW HOLDER OF SPEED RECORD" (see)
Complete with all 12 pages, light toning and some wear at the margins, should be handled with care.
Pope John Paul II meets Jewish leaders....
Item #690303
September 02, 1987
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 2, 1987
* Pope John Paul II meets..
* Rabbi Gilbert Klaperman
* Rabbi Mordecai Waxman
* Tensions in the Middle East
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "Pope Meets With Jewish Leaders" with subhead and related photo. (see)
Sixty + pages, great condition.
1871 Ongara, Illinois lynching...
Item #690302
July 15, 1871
THE CHARLESTON DAILY NEWS, S.C., July 15, 1871
* Martin Meara lynching - lynched
* Onarga, Iroquois County, Illinois
The top of the front page has one column headings: "An Illinois Horror" "A Man Lynched For Whipping To Death His Own Story" and more. Lengthy text.
Complete with 4 pages, a little irregular along the spine, nice condition.... See More
1861 Davenport, Iowa... Battle of Bolivar Heights....
Item #690301
October 19, 1861
DAVENPORT DAILY GAZETTE, Iowa, October 19, 1861
* Rare publication from the Civil War
* Battle of Bolivar Heights - West Virginia
This rare title from the Midwestern United States has some Civil War reporting and several interesting advertisements of the day.
This issue measures 25 x 18 inches, not fragile as newsprint from this era was made of cotton and linen rags, allowing them to remai... See More
Comments on Washington's speech...
Item #690296
May 09, 1796
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, May 9, 1796
* Rare 18th century American title
* re. Pres. George Washington speech
The front page features 22 illustrated ship ads. Most of pages 2 & 3 are taken up with reports from the: "Congress of the United States". Page 3 has a comment concerning Washington's recent speech.
Included with this issue is the sing... See More
Virginia Civil War map...
Item #690276
May 21, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 21, 1862 The front page features a large and very detailed Civil War map headed: "THE SEAT OF WAR IN EASTERN VIRGINIA". Among the ftpg. column heads are: "From General McClellan's Army" "Only Ten Miles To Richmond" "The Rebel Pickets Driven In" "The Enemy's Army Within Two Miles" "The Gunboat Expedition Up J... See More
Map shows the seat of war in Kentucky...
Item #690274
October 06, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 6, 1861 The front page is dominated by a nice map headed: "THE SEAT OF WAR IN KENTUCKY". Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "Operations in Kentucky" "Topographical Description o the Field of Operations in Kentucky" "THE REBELLION" "Important From Hatteras Inlet" "Capture of the Steamer Fanny, Laden w... See More
Queen Elizabeth II - Coronation of England's longest reigning monarch...
Item #690269
June 02, 1953
SECOND SECTION only of the Herald Express, Los Angeles, June 2, 1953
* Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II
The front of this section has a full page pictorial with banner headline: "Elizabeth Takes Sacred Oath as Queen of England" (see) Queen Elizabeth II has now surpassed the reign of Queen Victoria, the previous longest reigning monarch in British history.
Complete 2nd sectio... See More
1974 Sinai III Accords...
Item #690268
January 18, 1974
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, Jan. 18, 1974
* Sinai II Accords - Middle East - Jews
* Egyptian-Israeli Disengagement Agreement
The front page has a five column heading: "Israel, Egypt Sign Agreement" (see)
Complete with 6 pages, a few small binding and minor wear along the spine, ortherwise nice.
Jefferson Davis is indicted for treason...
Item #690262
May 12, 1866
THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 12, 1866
* Confederate president Jefferson Davis
* Official indictment for treason
Page 3 has a one column heading: "JEFF. DAVIS INDICTED" with subheads. (see)
Eight pages, creasing along the central fold of the front page only, generally nice.... See More
First of this specialty title we have located...
Item #690241
August 24, 1868
SHOE & LEATHER REPORTER, & HARNESS & CARRIAGE JOURNAL, New York, Boston, & Phila., Aug. 24, 1868
* Unusual publication w/ nice masthead
One of the more curious titles we've come across "Devoted to the Manufacture & Trade in Leather, Boots and Shoes, Findings, Harness, Saddlery, Saddlery Hardware, Hides, Skins, Wool, Furs, Tanning Materials and Collateral Br... See More
Princess Elizabeth...
Item #690232
October 28, 1951
THE NEW YORK TIMES Magazine, October 28, 1951
* Princess pre Queen Elizabeth II
The front colored cover is a photo of Princess Elizabeth (now Queen Elizabeth) with an accompanying photos on pages 8 and 9. Inside are variety of articles and advertisements. Should would become queen a few months later.
This is complete in 64 pages measuring approximately 13.5 x 11 inches and is in ver... See More
Elizabeth II proclaimed Queen of Britain.....
Item #690230
February 08, 1952
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Taunton, Massachusetts, February 8, 1952
* Queen Elizabeth II proclaimed queen regnant
This 14 page newspaper has a six column headline on the front page: "Elizabeth Proclaimed Reigning Queen of Britain; Pledges Nation True, Faithful Sovereign Service" with subhead: "Britons Proclaim Ruler with Ancient Pageantry" and photo of Queen Elizabeth II.
... See More
One of the more decorative mastheads of the 18th century...
Item #690215
November 20, 1798
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Nov. 20, 1798
* Nice masthead engraving
* 18th century America
If you are looking for a handsome American newspaper of the 1700's which is displayable & priced reasonably, this is one of the best. This title features one of the more decorative mastheads of the era.
Complete in 4 pages, never-trimmed margins, some tiny bindin... See More
1952 Eisnehower speech...
Item #690207
September 05, 1952
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 5, 1952
* General Dwight Eisenhower
* Welcome home tour - Philadelphia
* 10 points for peace speech to avert war
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "EISENHOWER GIVES 10 POINTS FOR PEACE TO AVERT 'KOREAS'; CHARGES 'BUNGLING' HAS LED US CLOSE TO WORLD WAR III" with subheads and photo. Complete text of Eisenhower's spe... See More
Airplane Altitude Record in 1911....
Item #690180
August 19, 1911
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, August 19, 1911
* Oscar Brindley
* Airplane altitude record broken
The front page has a two-column, two-line headline on the front page: "SOARING 11,726 FEET HIGH, BRINDLEY BREAKS RECORD" with subheads that include: "Parmalee Follows Brindley in Air, Reaching the Altitude of 10, 837 Feet" and more. More related headl
... See More
* Oscar Brindley
* Airplane altitude record broken
The front page has a two-column, two-line headline on the front page: "SOARING 11,726 FEET HIGH, BRINDLEY BREAKS RECORD" with subheads that include: "Parmalee Follows Brindley in Air, Reaching the Altitude of 10, 837 Feet" and more. More related headl
Check from Cooperstown, 1834...
Item #690179
This is a genuine check written on the "Otsego County Bank" of Cooperstown, New York dated Feb. 17, 1834. Included is the amount of $500 in the lower left corner with a signature in the lower right. There is a nice engraving of an eagle with an olive branch in its beak.An early financial item & great to have from this town famous as the home of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Measures 2... See More
President Richard Nixon resigns...
Item #690177
August 09, 1974
DAILY NEWS, New York Aug. 9, 1974 A very dramatic front page with over half of it taken up with: "NIXON RESIGNS". The balance has: "Acts in 'Interest of Nation', Asks for End to Bitterness" and "Ford Will Take Oath at Noon, Kissinger Agrees to Stay On". Much coverage, with photos, on the inside pages.
Tabloid-size, complete in 88 pages, minor margin wea... See More
Newspaper for those on board a floating university...
Item #690175
March 08, 1927
THE BINNACLE, S.S. Ryndam, March 8, 1927
* Rare publication
Subtitled: "Published Daily at Sea by The Floating University." An interesting little "in-house" newspaper published on board the mentioned ship which was an early floating university which traveled the world.
New York University had originally sponsored the program, but when enrollments fell s... See More
Nice newspaper from Washington's administration...
Item #690156
October 15, 1796
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Oct. 15, 1796
* President George Washington era original
A very typical late 18th century American newspaper with a good mix of news reports of the day and advertisements. A fine opportunity for an early newspaper at a low price.
Four pages, very nice condition.... See More
Christy Mathewson's 300th victory...
Item #690152
June 14, 1912
THE SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, June 14, 1912 This 20 page newspaper has a small one column heading on page 12: "Giants Take Last From Cubs" with box scores.
Althoughnot mentioned here, this was actually Christy Mathewson's 300th career victory.
Other news of the day. Usual browning with minor margin wear, otherwise good. Should be han... See More
Santa Barbara...
Item #690140
July 20, 1875
THE DAILY NEWS, Santa Barbara, California, July 20, 1875
* Rare Old West publication
Uncommon from this famous town, and a volume 1 issue. Various news & ads of the day, four pages, great condition. "#88" inked in the upper corner.
President announces the purchase of Alaska from Russia had been formalized...
Item #690139
June 21, 1867
SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, June 21, 1867
* Alaska purchase - Seward's Folly
* William H. Seward - Russia
Near the bottom of page 2 is a brief yet very notable report on "Seward's Folly" headed: "The Russian Bargain Completed" which includes in part: "The president issued a proclamation on Thursday announcing the ratification treaty wi... See More
From Nazi Germany...
Item #690133
March 07, 1940
BERLINER ILLUSETRIRTE ZEITUNG (Berlin Illustrated Newspaper), Germany, March 7, 1940 This was the "Life" magazine of Germany from during the Nazi era and the beginning months of World War II. Hitler had invaded Poland just 7 months prior.
The issue has some war-related photos. The issue is focused on Nazi propaganda.
Tabloid-size, complete in about 40 pages, nice condition.... See More
From 1940 Nazi Germany...
Item #690132
March 21, 1940
BERLINER ILLUSETRIRTE ZEITUNG (Berlin Illustrated Newspaper), Germany, March 21, 1940 This was the "Life" magazine of Germany from during the Nazi era and the beginning months of World War II. Hitler had invaded Poland just 7 months prior.
The issue begins & ends with with war-related photos, one including Herman Goring. The issue is focused on Nazi propaganda.
Tabloid-size, ... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1684...
Item #690131
May 01, 1684
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, May 1, 1684
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As was the case with most newspapers of the 17th century, this is complete as a single sheet, measuring... See More
Gandhi hunger strike... Lou Gehrig record...
Item #690124
August 16, 1933
THE DETROIT NEWS, August 16, 1933
* Mahatma Gandhi fast until death starts
The front page has a one column heading: "Gandhi Starts Fast In Prison In Poona" with subhead. (see)
Complete with 32 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
1900 Indian magic...
Item #690123
June 08, 1900
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, June 8, 1900
* Indian magic - India - fake ?
The top of page 7 has a two column heading: "CURIOUS INDIAN MAGIC QUEER FEATS OF FAKIRS" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
Complete with 8 pages, 19 x 14 ... See More
Latest news from the Civil War...
Item #690113
October 29, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 29, 1863
Skirmish at Little Bear Creek
* Tuscumbia, Northwest Alabama
Inside pages have a wealth of reporting on the Civil War with column heads: "Grant's Army" "Particulars of the Battle Near Tuscumbia" "Firing on Chattanooga Suspended" "Serious Mutiny Among the Tennessee Troops" "Meade's Army" &#... See More
On the impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson...
Item #690111
March 03, 1868
NEW YORK TIMES, March 3, 1868
* President Andrew Johnson
* Reconstruction era impeachment trial
The entire front page & much of the back page are taken up with proceedings on President Andrew Johnson's impeachment trial, with first column heads: "IMPEACHMENT" "Rules for the Trial of the President Adopted in the Senate" "The Impeachment Articles Agreed... See More
From Nashville...
Item #690109
April 12, 1879
THE DAILY AMERICAN, Nashville, Tennessee, April 12, 1879
* Early Southeastern United States publication
We seldom find newspapers from Nashville, but here is one. A large folio size newspaper of 4 pages with various news & ads of the day. A bit irregular at the spine margin, good condition. The folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.... See More
Chattanooga & Lookout Mountain...
Item #690106
October 31, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 31, 1863
* Battle of Wauhatchie, Tennessee
* Lookout Mountain
Among the inside page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Fighting Near Carrion Crow Bayou" "Revel General Kirby Smith's Address to the People of Louisiana, Texas, and Arkansas..." "Destitution in Georgia" "CHATTANOOGA" "Brilliant Success of General... See More
John Dillinger hunted in Chicago...
Item #690104
May 03, 1934
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass., May 3, 1934
* Outlaw John Dillinger now in Chicago IL
* The city where he would be killed
* Post Little Bohemia Lodge shootout
The front page has a one column heading: "Dillinger Hunt Now In Chicago" with subhead. (see)
Complete in 10 pages, light toning at the margins, a few small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.... See More
1952 Pan Am Flight 526A disaster....
Item #690102
April 12, 1952
THE DETROIT NEWS, April 12, 1952
* Pan Am Flight 526A disaster
* Douglas DC-4 airplane crash
* San Juan, Puerto Rico
The front page has a two column heading: "Pilot-Hero Guarded After Crash Kills 52" with smaller subheads.
Complete with 28 pages, rag edition in very nice condition. Some small binding holes along the spine.... See More
1972 Munich Massacre... Olympics...
Item #690100
September 07, 1972
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, September 7, 1972
* Munich Massacre - Summer Olympics
* Israeli Olympic team - Jews - Jewish
* Black September - Palestinians
The top of the front page has a banner heading: "Ed Steitz Will Never Forget Munich" with more and 2 related photos.
Complete with 64 pages, a little spine wear with tiny binding holes, otherwise ver... See More
1942 New Guinea campaign... WWII...
Item #690096
January 23, 1942
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Jan. 23, 1942
* Dutch New Guinea campaign begins (1st report)
* Empire of Japan invasion - Japanese - Japs
* Australian Territory of Paua - Queensland
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a nice banner headline for display: "STRIKE AT AUSTRALIAN ISLE" with subheads. (see) related map is on page 8.
Complete with 34 pages, light toning at the margins, s... See More
The war for the Union...
Item #690091
August 27, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Aug. 27, 1861 Much war reporting on inside pages including: "THE WAR FOR THE UNION" "Affairs In East Tennessee" 'Operations of the Navy Dept." "A Plank of Gen. McClellan Divulged" "Name of Those Sent to Dry Tortugas" and more.
Eight pages, some foxing, good condition.
Reports on Shays and the Shays' Rebellion...
Item #690080
April 12, 1787
THE MORNING POST & DAILY ADVERTISER, London, April 12, 1787
* Shays' Rebellion ending ?
Among various reports on page s are: "...from New York...that the noted insurgent Shays had retreated to Canada through the state of Vermont & that he and five of his officers took shelter at Illinois, a frontier British settlement situated between Vermont and Canada. Colonel... See More
News from Richmond...
Item #690079
August 05, 1771
THE NORTHAMPTON MERCURY, England, Aug. 5, 1771
* Henrico County, Virginia flood of 1771
Page 3 has reports from the Virginia Gazette including: "...that they received daily accounts of the devastation occasioned by the late floods...have been swept away...Fourteen Negroes belonging to the estate were drowned..." with much more.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed with wide m... See More
1925 Mobster Johnny Torrio tax evasion...
Item #690069
April 10, 1939
ST. LOUIS POST DISPATCH, April 10, 1939
* Johnny Torrio pleads guilty to tax evasion
* Chicago Italian mobster - bootlegger - racketeer
* Former Chicago Outfit Mafia crime family leader
* Big Jim Colosimo successor - Al Capone predecessor
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "GANGSTER TORRIO HALTS TAX TRIAL TO PLEAD GUILTY" with subheads and photo. (see) Some wear... See More
1937 Elihu Root death...
Item #690065
February 07, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 7, 1937
* Elihu Root death (1st report)
* Republican politician - statesman
* Secretary of State and War
* Nobel Peace Prize winner
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "ELIHU ROOT, 92, DIES OF PNEUMONIA HERE; WORKER FOR PEACE" with subheads. (see) Lengthy first report coverage continues on page 38 with photo. Loads of text here.
Complete... See More
Long Wharf, Boston...
Item #690063
October 22, 1859
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Oct. 22, 1859 The front page has a print of: "The Old Salt House, Long Wharf, Boston".
Other prints within include: "View on the Chenango River, New York"; a montage of 7 prints of: "Remarkable Trees" and more.
Sixteen pages, good condition.
"Colored' people at Chicago... Somerset County, New Jersey...
Item #690062
September 24, 1859
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Sept. 24, 1859 The front page has a print of: "The State Encampment at Concord, Massachusetts". Among various prints within: "The Great Crater of the Fudsi Gamma, Japan" "Scene In a Turkish Coffee House" "City of Corfu, as Seen from the Island of Vido" "The Famous Sea Fight Between the Bon Homme Richard & the Se... See More
Very early, rare print of the Sand Key lighthouse, Florida...
Item #690061
December 03, 1859
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Dec. 3, 1859 The front page has a print of: "Hon. John F. Potter, of Wisconsin" with an article on him.
Among the other prints are: "Plan of the Improvements to Be Made in the Boston Public Garden" with the back page having a very early print of a landmark in Florida: "The Sand Key Lighthouse, Florida" with a related article.
Si... See More
Several prints of Massachusetts...
Item #690060
September 03, 1859
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Sept. 3, 1859 Inside has two parades of text with 8 prints of: "Suburban Scenery Around Boston". The prints include: "Nonantum, Brighnton" "J. W. Edmand's House, Newton Centre" "Lyman Place, Waltham" "Jesse Locke's House, Watertown" "
Wm. F. Homer's Residence, Belmont' "Auburndale, Ma... See More
Bedford Township, Pennsylvania...
Item #690057
December 10, 1859
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Dec. 10, 1859 Although there are several prints in this issue, perhaps the most notable for collection would be the one-third page print: "View of Bedford Township, and the Alleghenies, Pennsylvania" which has a related article.
Sixteen pages, good condition.
College at Toronto, a view of the Hudson at Newburgh...
Item #690056
December 17, 1859
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Dec. 17, 1859 The front page has a print of: "The Washington Building, Washington Street, Boston" with a related article.
Prints within include: "New University College, Toronto, Canada" and: "Eglinton Suspension Bridge, Macquarie River, Bathurst, New South Wales". Also a: "View In Boston Harbor" with the back pag... See More
Harper's Ferry...
Item #690055
November 12, 1859
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Nov. 12, 1859
* View of Harper's Ferry, West Virginia
* re. John Brown's insurrection - raid
Inside has a nice print captioned: "Harper's Ferry, Virginia, From Jefferson Rock" with a related article. Other unrelated prints as well.
Sixteen pages, good condition.
Bridge over the Mississippi...
Item #690046
December 18, 1858
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Dec. 18, 1858 The front page features a print and article: "Rock Island Railroad Bridge, on the Mississippi River".
Other prints within include: "The Aissaouas of Algeria" "The Pacha of Egypt's New Steam Yacht 'Said' " and more.
Sixteen pages, good condition.
Pre-Civil War Charleston and New Orleans...
Item #690039
August 07, 1858
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Aug. 7, 1858 The front page features two prints: "Artesian Wells in Charleston, S.C." and: "Forts Pinckney and Sumter, Charleston, South Carolina" with a related article. An inside page has a print of: "The Levee, at New Orleans, Louisiana" with a related article as well.
The full back page is a print: "The Gipsey Wido... See More
Early scenes of Dobbs' Ferry, New York...
Item #690025
May 08, 1858
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, May 8, 1858 The front page has an article and two prints of: "Ethan Allen's Monument" and: "Grave of Ethan Allen at Burlington, Vermont".
Inside has 2 pages of descriptive text with 4 prints of: "Dobbs' Ferry, New York" including: "The Livingston Mansion" "Remains of the Old Fort" "Sneeden's L... See More
Early print of Niles, Michigan...
Item #690024
May 01, 1858
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, May 1, 1858 Inside has 2 pages of text with 8 prints of: "Cottage Architecture". Also a print of: "The Union School any Niles, Michigan" with an article, plus: "The City of Kandahar, Afghanistan".
Sixteen pages, nice condition.
Early scenes of Portland, Maine...
Item #690023
April 10, 1858
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, April 10, 1858 Prints within include: "Wood-Choppers Attacked by a Bear in the Forests of Maine". Also 2 pages of text with 5 prints on: "Views in Portland, Maine" including 3 churches, "The Reform School" and the: "Marine Hospital, Martin's Point".
Another print shows: "The Famous American Trotting Horse, Taco... See More
Early prints of Yonkers, New York...
Item #690022
March 27, 1858
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, March 27, 1858 The front page features an article and print on: "The Cold Term, Boston--Scene, Corner of Milk and Washington Streets".
Prints inside include: "An Alabama Country Residence---House of the Late Vice President King" as well as 2 pages with 5 prints on: "Yonkers, New York", prints including: "Bridget, the Irish O... See More
Pre-Civil War prints of Columbus and Xenia, Ohio...
Item #690017
December 12, 1857
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Dec. 12, 1857 Two pages with text includes four prints of: "Columbus and Xenia, Ohio" including: "View of the Lunatic Asylum, Columbus" "Bridge Over the Big Darby, Ohio" "Ohio Penitentiary at Columbus" and; "Railroad Station at Xenia". A few other prints as well.
Sixteen pages, light toning, nice condition.... See More
Canada scenes... Edwin Booth...
Item #690007
May 30, 1857
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, May 30, 1857 The front page features a print of: "Mr. Edwin Booth, as 'Sir Giles Overreach' " with an article on him. He was the older brother of John Wilkes Booth.
Prints within include: "Boats Attacked by Walruses, Arctic Regions" "The Wrestling Tent--A Japanese National Sport" "St. Louis Gate, Quebec, Canada"... See More
Views of Sault Sainte Marie...
Item #690005
May 02, 1857
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, May 2, 1857 The front page features a print of: "The Foreign Factories, Canton". Other prints within include four prints of: "Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan" including the "Principal Street" "Upper Entrance, Sault Ste. Marie Canal" "Fort Brady" and: "Lower Entrance Sault Street. Marie Canal" with an art... See More
The "Digger" Indians of California...
Item #690004
May 02, 1857
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, May 2, 1857 The front page features a print of: "Digger Indians of California Burning Their Dead" with an article on this.
Other prints include: "The Pawnbroker" "Indians Attacking a Yankee Schooner on the Northwest Coast" "Battle of Oriskany, State of New York" "Battle of King's Mountain, State of North Caroli... See More
Female College at Worcester...
Item #690001
April 04, 1857
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, April 4, 1857 Inside has 3 prints of "The Island of St. Pauls, Indian Ocean". Other prints include: "The Female College At Worcester, Massachusetts" more formally known as the Ladies' Collegiate Institute. It would close in 1860.
Also a print of: "Union Railroad Depot, Troy, New York".
Sixteen pages, nice condition.... See More
Seven views of Lynn, Massachusetts...
Item #689993
January 10, 1857
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Jan. 10, 1857 The front page has an emblematic print of the state of "Mississippi" with a related article.
Prints within include: "Boats of Foreign Countries", two pages with seven view of Lynn, Massachusetts including: "View on the Common" "Moll Pitcher's House" "High School" "Central Church&qu... See More
Fulton Market and Brighton Market...
Item #689992
June 28, 1856
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, June 28, 1856 The front page has a print: "Scene in Fulton Market, New York City" with an article. A great, tipped-in doublepage centerfold: "Representation of Brighton Market, Near Boston, On Market Day".
Sixteen pages, scattered foxing, good condition.
Bedford, Massachusetts prints...
Item #689983
March 08, 1856
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, March 8, 1856 The front page is taken up with: "Various Railroad Depots In Boston".
Among the prints within two pages with 8 prints of "New Bedford", Massachusetts, including the "City Hall & Market" and: "Court House" and "Custom House". The back page has 2 prints of: "Mercantile Library, Summer... See More
Superfortresses hammer Japan...
Item #689949
June 10, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, Paris edition, June 10, 1945 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
The front page reports: "3 B29 Fleets Hammer Japan; Yanks Blast at Okinawa Pockets" "Superforts' Attack On Plane Plants Is 1st Triple Raid" "Full Surrender Demand Bars Jap Peace Plea, Pre... See More
Borneo invaded... Rita Hayworth...
Item #689948
June 12, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, Paris Edition, June 12, 1945 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
The front page reports: "Allies Invade Borneo And Nearby Labuan; Resistance Is Slight" "Yanks Repulse Two Okinawa Counter-Blows" "Japan Bombed 5th Day in Row" "At Least 500,000 Men ... See More
B29s pound Osaka... Audie Murphy...
Item #689943
June 16, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, June 16, 1945 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
The front page reports: "520 B29s Hammer Osaka" "Plan to Raze Japan Told By Arnold" and more, plus an article: "Hero Groggy After Day at Home & Learning About Rationing" which is about Lt. Audie Mu... See More
Seve Ballesteros wins his 1st Masters...
Item #689940
April 14, 1980
SPORT' SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, April 14, 1980
* Seve Ballesteros - Spanish golfer
* 1980 Masters Tournament - golf
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia
The top of the front page of the sport's section has a banner headline: "In His 'Hardest Week,' Ballesteros Wins the Masters" (see)
Complete sport's sections only with 12 pages, nice condition... See More
Battle to the finish...
Item #689929
February 10, 1944
STARS & STRIPES, Feb. 10, 1944 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
The front page reports: "Red Threaten 15 More Nazi Divisions" "Krivoi Ron Is Ringed On 3 Sides; Escape Line West Imperiled" "Calais Targets Hits by Mediums For 37th Day" "Nimitz Calls China Bases ... See More
From the closing months of the war...
Item #689905
May 23, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, Paris Edition, May 23, 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: "First Army Pacific-Bound" with a photo of Gen. Courtney H. Hodges. Also: "Flaming Oil Routs Caps On Okinawa" "Yank Forces Gain on Luzon And Mindanao". Photos ... See More
Jimmy Doolittle... Fighting on Okinawa...
Item #689901
May 28, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, Paris Edition, May 28, 1945 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
Front page reports include: "Eighth Air Force Is Pacific-Bound Under Doolittle" which a photo of Lt. Gen. [Jimmy] Doolittle.
Also a photo of soldiers fighting on Okinawa, with: "Heavy Rains Turn Okinaw... See More
Poughkeepsie, New York scenes...
Item #689887
August 29, 1857
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Aug. 29, 1857 This title was formatted much like the more popular Harper's Weekly. Within are six prints of various scenes within: "Poughkeepsie, New York". The front page shows a: "View of Brighton, Staten Island, New York". The back page print shows: "Washing For Gold In Brazil".
Sixteen pages, good condition.
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Sixteen pages, good condition.
Early Chicago scenes...
Item #689875
April 11, 1857
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, April 11, 1857 This title was formatted much like the more popular "Harper's Weekly". Among the many prints are a front page print of: "The Emperor & Empress of Austria".
Other prints within include: "Lake St., Chicago" "Clark Street Bridge, Chicago" "Depot of the Illinois & the Michigan Centr
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Other prints within include: "Lake St., Chicago" "Clark Street Bridge, Chicago" "Depot of the Illinois & the Michigan Centr
On Santiago's surrender: the Spanish-American War...
Item #689867
July 18, 1898
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, July 18, 1898
* Battle of Santiago de Cuba (capture)
* General William Rufus Shafter
* Spanish-American War
The front page has nice reporting on the Spanish-American War: "Toral's Sword Returned To Him By Shafter After the Surrender" "McKinley Officially Informed Of The Occupation of Santiago" "The American Flag Now Prou... See More
After Santiago's surrender: the Spanish-American War...
Item #689866
July 16, 1898
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, July 16, 1898
* Battle of Santiago de Cuba (capture)
* General William Rufus Shafter
* Spanish-American War
The front page has nice reporting on the Spanish-American War: "Toral's Troops Must Give Up Their Guns Or Renew The Fight With Americans" "Martial Law Now Rules In Spain" "Royal Decree Issued Suspending All Constit... See More
Surrender of Santiago in the Spanish-American War...
Item #689865
July 15, 1898
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, July 15, 1898
* Battle of Santiago de Cuba
* Spanish Navy surrenders
* Spanish-American War
The front page has nice reporting on the Spanish-American War: "SANTIAGO SURRENDERED TO AMERICANS: TORAL GIVES UP MEN & TERRITORY" "Shafter Cables Alger That Santiago Has Surrendered" "Toral Wanted To Go Westward Flying The Spanis... See More
Nice front page reporting on the Spanish-American War...
Item #689864
July 13, 1898
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, July 14, 1898 The front page has nice reporting on the Spanish-American War: "Bombs Will Burst Today From Both the Army & the Fleet" "General Miles Assumes Command" "Brave Dewey Sails In Again & The German Ship Retires" "Admiral Dewey Sailed In & Took Full Possession" & much more.
Ten pages, good cond... See More
Much reporting on the Spanish-American War...
Item #689862
May 11, 1898
BOSTON EVENING JOURNAL, May 11, 1898 The banner headline announces: "UNITED STATES TROOPS LANDED" "Two Companies Safely Established Within Fifty Miles of the City of Havana" with subhead: "Troops & Munitions Will Leave San Francisco for the Philippines Before Sunday Night".
Presumed complete in 10 pages, nice condition.
Nice front page reporting on the Spanish-American War...
Item #689859
July 13, 1898
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, July 13, 1898 The front page has nice reporting on the Spanish-American War including a fine graphic headed: "Firing 45-Pounders Into Santiago".
Headlines include: "Toral Again Refuses To Make An Unconditional Surrender" "Fire Was Opened When Answer Was Received" "No Peace Overtures Have Been Made At Washington" &quo... See More
Nice front page reporting on the Spanish-American War...
Item #689858
July 12, 1898
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, July 12, 1898 The front page has nice reporting on the Spanish-American War with: "'Dynamite Guns Trained On Foe" "Shafter's Artillery Opens Fire on Spanish Lines Once More" "Gen. Miles Now With The Army" "Commander of American Forces Has Reached Headquarters" "His Talk With Sampson" "The Flag S... See More
Nice front page reporting on the Spanish-American War... Teddy Roosevelt gets promoted...
Item #689857
July 11, 1898
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, July 11, 1898 The front page has nice reporting on the Spanish-American War with: "'HOSTILITIES HAVE BEEN RENEWED---SHELLING SANTIAGO" "Flags Of Truce Withdrawn; First Shot By Spaniards" "Toral Wanted To Withdraw Army From Santiago With Flying Flags" "Flood of Shells For Santiago" and much more.
Ten pages, minor ... See More
1945 USS Intrepid... Japanese kamikaze attacks....
Item #689853
July 30, 1945
THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, July 30, 1945
* USS Intrepid - Essex-class aircraft carrier
* Luzon, Phillipines - Kamikazes attack
The top of the back page has a one column heading: "U.S. Carrier Destroyed 80 Enemy Ships" (see) First report coverage on the Japanese kamikaze attacks on the USS Intrepid. Reporting on many disasters such as this were kept from the public, sometimes f... See More
The Civil War is nearing its end...
Item #689849
April 06, 1865
CONCORD DAILY MONITOR, New Hampshire, April 6, 1865
* Fall of Richmond, Virginia
* Last days of the Civil War
Among the column heads on pages 2 and 3: "Condition of Richmond" "One-Third of the City Destroyed" "Large Captures of Cannon" "Lee's Plans" "The Confederate Government on its Travels" "Official from Sheridan & Gran... See More
Richard Nixon resigns as President...
Item #689848
August 09, 1974
THE PLAIN DEALER, Cleveland, August 9, 1974
* President Richard Nixon
The front page has a nice banner headline above the masthead in red lettering: "NIXON RESIGNS" with "Ford takes the oath at noon; his first problem: choice of VP" and photos. (see) Nice for display. More inside.
Complete 1st section only with all 18 pages of a 134 page newspaper, very nice condit... See More
Advancing upon the Battle of Bull Run...
Item #689844
July 20, 1861
NEW YORK TIMES, July 20, 1861
* First Battle of Bull Run beginning - Manassas
* 1st major battle of the American Civil War
Close to half of the first column is taken up with a stack of headlines including: "THE ADVANCE" "Movements of the National Army" "Skirmishing at Bull's Run" "8000 Troops Engaged" "The Rebels Retire from their Posit... See More
Guerrilla camps are broken up...
Item #689843
October 29, 1863
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Oct. 29, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War: "THE LATEST NEWS!" "Affairs On The Potomac" "The Rebels at Winchester & Upperville, Virginia" "General Lee to Winter In Gordonsville" "The War In Tennessee--Guerrilla Camps Broken Up" "Excitement In Baltimore" "Affairs at Sharpsburg&quo... See More
Robert E. Lee is advancing northward...
Item #689842
October 14, 1863
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Oct. 14, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War: "The Latest From Meade's Army" "Lee Advancing Northward" "Our Forces Retiring" "Latest From the Southwest" "Interesting From Washington" "The Army of the Potomac" "Lee Attempts to Outflank Meade" "Brilliant Conduct of Our Cava... See More
Rebels are routed in Tennessee...
Item #689838
November 12, 1864
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Nov. 12, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Rebels Routed in East Tennessee" "Favorable News From General Sherman" "Gen. Hood's Whereabouts Unknown" "Worthlessness of Confederate Money" "How the Currency Depreciated" "The People Have No Faith in the Promises of the Government&... See More
Peace talks... Lee is after Sherman...
Item #689837
February 04, 1865
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Feb. 4, 1865
* Hampton Roads Conference
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Question Of Peace" "Secretary Seward & the Commissioners" "They Meet at Anchor in Hampton Roads" "Speculations As To the Result" "Mr. Lincoln at Fortress Monroe" "Lee Reported Sending Troops South"... See More
Final Months of the Civil War...
Item #689836
January 14, 1865
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Jan. 14, 1865
* Final months of the Civil War
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Latest From Richmond" "Gen. Grant's Army" "Butler's Great Canal" "The Porter-Butler Expedition" "Gen. Butler's Official Report" "WILMINGTON" "The Porter-Butler Expedition" and... See More
Fort Sumter is bombarded...
Item #689835
August 19, 1863
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Aug. 19, 1863
* Second Battle of Fort Sumter
Among the first column heads on the Civil War are: "Sumter Bombarded" "Chattanooga Rebel's Account" "The Fight on Saturday 'Awful' " "All the Monitors and the 'New Ironsides' Engaged" "The Battle Still Raging on Sunday Morning" "Whereabouts ... See More
General Forrest retreating thru Tennessee...
Item #689832
April 05, 1864
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, April 5, 1864 Among the front page first column heads on the Civil War are: "Gen. Grant's Return to Washington" "The War In The Southwest" "Forrest Retreating through Tennessee" "Grierson's Cavalry In Pursuit" "Union Victory in Connecticut" and more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, minor foxing & ... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1685...
Item #689830
October 15, 1685
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 15, 1685
* Earliest of English language newspapers to be had
This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As was the case with most newspapers of the 17th century, this is complete as a single sheet, measuring 6 1/2 b... See More
Actor Spencer Charters suicide death...
Item #689827
January 26, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 26, 1943
* Spencer Charters suicide death
* American film - movie actor
The top of page 14 has a one column heading: "S. Charters, Actor, Dies In Hollywood" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the suicide death of actor Spencer Charters.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much on World War II. Complete in 38 pages, rag ... See More
1876 Molly Maguires murder trial verdicts at Mauch Chunk...
Item #689824
April 14, 1876
BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Pennsylvania, April 14, 1876
* Molly Maguires murder trial - hangings sentence
* Michael J. Doyle - Edward Kelly - Jimmy Kerrigan
* Mauch Chunk PA Pennsylvania
The top of page 3 has a small one column heading: "Mauch Chunk" with even smaller subheads. Text takes up over a full column.
Complete with 4 pages, nice condition.... See More
Sanford Dole, the first President of Hawaii...
Item #689819
February 02, 1898
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, Feb. 2, 1898
* Stanford B. Dole illustration
* 1st president of Hawaii
The top of the front page has a print of: "President Dole, of Hawaii" captioned: "Who Was Entertained at the White House Last Night by President and Mrs. McKinley, Where He Met Distinguished Americans."
This was Sanford Dole, the first President of Hawaii, ser... See More
News from the War of 1812...
Item #689817
June 22, 1814
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, June 22, 1814
* Battle of Big Sandy Creek
* U.S. troops & Oneida Indians
Among reports within are "From Canada - British Account of the Affair at Sandy Bay" "Our Turn At Last" "Launch" which is a report of a failed launch of a new 74 gun ship; "Fourth of July" and several small tidbits re... See More
From the War of 1812...
Item #689815
February 09, 1814
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Feb. 9, 1814 The front page has: "The Road To Ruin - Mr. Madison's Doctrine of Retaliation" which carries over to page 2.
Among reports within are: "Singular Punishment" "Military Requisition" "Frontier Reports"; reports from Utica and Herkimer regarding the War of 1812; "Riflemen".
F... See More
From the War of 1812...
Item #689814
February 02, 1814
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Feb. 2, 1814 Among reports within are: "Tribute To Patriotism" "New Army Bill" "Five Hundred Dollars For Apprehending Traitors" and a few other war-related items.
Four pages, handsome masthead, nice condition.
Reports from the War of 1812...
Item #689813
December 29, 1813
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Dec. 29, 1813 Among reports within on the War of 1812: "Lower Canada" "The Essex Frigate" being a lengthy letter from its commander: D. Porter; "Embargo" "Fort George" and a few other items.
Four pages, handsome masthead, nice condition.
Reports from the War of 1812...
Item #689812
November 10, 1813
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Nov. 10, 1813 Among reports within on the War of 1812: "Events of The War - On the Canada Frontier" "Indian Allies" "Fleets On Lake Champlain" "General Hampton's Army" "West-Florida" "The Enemy Based in North Carolina" and a bit more.
Four pages, two ink stains on the back le... See More
Reports from the War of 1812...
Item #689811
April 21, 1813
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, April 21, 1813 Among reports within on the War of 1812: "Blockading Squadron" "Madison & A Navy" "Trouble in the Camp" "British Watering Place" "Lewiston Safe" "Further Particulars"; a letter from "Urbanna" with military activities; other items.
Four pages, handsome... See More
Astrology newspaper predicts the future...
Item #689804
December 01, 1865
BROUGHTON'S MONTHLY PLANET READER & ASTROLOGICAL JOURNAL, Philadelphia, Oct., Nov., & Dec., 1865 A fascinating and very unusual newspaper of small-size themed on predicting what would happen in the future as well as astrology and phrenology.
The issue begins with several pages on a list of: "The Herbs Fruits, Plants & Roots, Allotted Under the Several Planets of Whose Q... See More
Astrology newspaper predicts the future of the Civil War...
Item #689801
September 01, 1862
BROUGHTON'S MONTHLY PLANET READER & ASTROLOGICAL JOURNAL, Philadelphia, July, Aug., Sept., 1862, 1862 A fascinating and very unusual newspaper of small-size themed on predicting what would happen in the future as well as astrology and phrenology. A single issue for these 3 months.
The full front page is a print of: "Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, Emperor of the French".... See More
Astrology newspaper predicts the future of the Civil War...
Item #689800
March 01, 1862
BROUGHTON'S MONTHLY PLANET READER & ASTROLOGICAL JOURNAL, Philadelphia, March, 1862 A fascinating and very unusual newspaper of small-size themed on predicting what would happen in the future as well as astrology and phrenology.
The ftpg. has: "Geomancy", an old "science". Page 2 has: "The Fate of the Nation for March, 1862", according to astrological s... See More
Dedicated the Henry Clay statue... Conference for slave-holding states...
Item #689796
April 18, 1860
THE WEEKLY RICHMOND ENQUIRER, Virginia, April 18, 1860
* Henry Clay statue - monument unveiled
From just one year before the outbreak of the Civil War.
The front page has over half a column headed: "A Southern Conference - To the People of the Several Slave-holding States". Inside has: "Virginia Shall be a Unit". Most of page 2 is taken up with considerable detail ... See More
For Scottish-Americans...
Item #689793
May 15, 1841
THE SCOTTISH JOURNAL, New York, May 15, 1841
* Rare publication for Scotland immigrants
Obviously a newspaper for Scottish-Americans. The masthead has a thistle-themed engraving. Various literary items & other content.
Eight pages, 10 1/2 by 15 inches, light damp stains, nice condition.... See More
Early Catholic newspaper with huge masthead...
Item #689792
February 17, 1832
UNITED STATES CATHOLIC INTELLIGENCER, Boston, Feb. 17, 1832
* Large masthead with a heraldic eagle
This rather rare title lasted for just one year, having begun in October, 1831 and ending in September, 1832. The issue is a "vol. III" issue as this publication was preceded by one titled "Jesuit, or Catholic Sentinel" and they kept the same volume numbering. It was a... See More
"Devoted to the interests of the Jewish people"...
Item #689791
September 12, 1919
THE JEWISH EXPONENT, Philadelphia, Sept. 12, 1919
* Focused on Jewish concerns
* Jews - Judaica
This newspaper is subtitled: "A Weekly Journal Devoted to the Interests of the Jewish People". This is a complete 12 page newspaper in excellent condition, still rather white, printed on high-quality paper stock.
Among the articles: "Blasco Ibanez & the Jews"... See More
Anti-slavery newspaper...
Item #689789
August 12, 1846
EMANCIPATOR, Boston, Aug. 12, 1846 A newspaper focused on emancipation: the freedom for slaves. Articles include: "Another Suicide by a Slave" "Results of Emancipation" "Law vs. Philanthropy" "The Great N.W. Liberty Convention" "Texas" and much more.
Four pages, good condition.
Ad for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show... John Philip Sousa...
Item #689785
September 01, 1894
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, Sept. 1, 1894
* Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show advertisement
Page 11 has a nice, illustrated advertisement for "Buffalo Bill's Wild West" show with a small likeness of Buffalo Bill. Just above it is an ad for "Sousa's Band" being the famed John Philip Sousa.
Complete in 12 pages, toning, minor binding indents at the spine, good co... See More
Astrid of Sweden killed in car accident....
Item #689782
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 Dallas, Texas, newspaper...
Item #689781
April 11, 1875
THE DALLAS DAILY HERALD, Texas, April 11, 1875
* Rare title from the Southwest
* Many advertisements
The front page includes: "Armed Bands of Mexicans Still Depredating on the Rio Grande Frontier". Wealth of news of the day and a great wealth of advertising as well.
Four pages, irregular at the spine, and ink spot on the back leaf, bit close-trimmed at the bottom of page 3,... See More
Early newspaper from the Oneida Community...
Item #689779
April 01, 1843
THE PERFECTIONIST, Putney, Vermont, April 1, 1843
* Uncommon publication
An early newspaper from the Oneida Community. This small folio-size newspaper only published twice a month, by J. H. Noyes & J. L. Skinner. Within the issue the editors espouse their Christian philosophy which became the foundation of the Oneida movement, which would take on greater presence in th
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* Uncommon publication
An early newspaper from the Oneida Community. This small folio-size newspaper only published twice a month, by J. H. Noyes & J. L. Skinner. Within the issue the editors espouse their Christian philosophy which became the foundation of the Oneida movement, which would take on greater presence in th
1922 lynchings of Mer Rouge, Louisiana...
Item #689778
December 26, 1922
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 26, 1922
* Mer Rouge, Bastrop, Moorehouse Parish, Louisiana
* Ku Klux Klan - KKK lynchings - murders
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "PRISONER HELD FOR MER ROUGE MURDERS, DENIES HE'S IN KLAN" with subheads. (see)
Twenty-eight pages, light toning, some margin wear with a small piece torn away at the top right, blank margin, generall... See More
On the Fugitive Slave Act... Fillmore's state-of-the-union address...
Item #689777
December 05, 1850
NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT & STATE GAZETTE, Concord, Dec. 5, 1850 The front page has 2 1/2 columns taken up with a length report concerning; "The Fugitive Slave Law--Is it Constitutional? Shall we Obey it? Or Shall We Disobey it & Become Rebels & Traitors to the Constitution and the Union?"
Much of pages 2 & 3 are taken up with the: "President's Message" w... See More
First day of Battle... Nazis vs. Russia...
Item #689768
June 24, 1941
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 24, 1941
* Germany vs. Russia - 1st Day
* World War II, WWII
The front page has a nice banner headline: "NAZIS TAKE 3 POLISH CITIES" with subheads and related illustration. (see) Nice for display. A few related photos and maps on the bacjk page.
Complete with 32 pages, light toning a few archival mends at the margins, small binding holes along the spin... See More
Emma Goldman is arrested in 1901...
Item #689759
September 11, 1901
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Sept. 11, 1901
* Emma Goldman arrested
* Anarchist - anarchy
* William McKinley shooting
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "CONSPIRACY TO MURDER" with subheads. (see) Also on the front Also on the front page is: "McKINLEY'S RECOVERY" with subheads. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "woo... See More
Holiday on Ice explosion...
Item #689749
November 01, 1963
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, November 1, 1963
* Pepsi Coliseum Indianapolis, Indiana
* Holiday on Ice show explosion disaster
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "Indianapolis Explosion Kills 62, injures 385" First report coverage on the Indianapolis Coliseum explosion during the Holiday on Ice show.
Complete with 8 pages, a few small binding holes alo... See More
The death of "Buck Rogers" creator...
Item #689747
February 04, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 4, 1940
* Philip Francis Nowlan death
* Buck Rogers creator
* Science Fiction author
Page 41 has one column headings: "PHILIP NOWLAN DIES; DREW 'BUCK ROGERS'" "Cartoonist, a Former Writer, Is Stricken in Philadelphia" See images for brief text here.
Complete with 44 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.... See More
Ulysses S. Grant's state-of-the-union address...
Item #689739
December 08, 1874
NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Dec. 8, 1874
* President Ulysses S. Grant
* State of the Union Address
Half of the front page and nearly half of page 5 are taken up with: "The President's Message - A Review of the Year" with various subheads.
This was President Grant's annual state-of-the-union address, a tradition which began with Washington & continues to this day. It... See More
Short-lived campaign newspaper to elect Andrew Jackson...
Item #689737
August 02, 1828
UNITED STATES' TELEGRAPH--EXTRA, Washington, Aug. 2, 1828
* Rare campaign periodical
* General Andrew Jackson
This was a campaign journal "...devoted exclusively to the Presidential election..." as stated in the masthead.
It was published by Duff Green, who had come to Washington to establish a newspaper to promote the candidacy of Andrew Jackson. Mott says: "Gree... See More
Thoughts towards reforming politics...
Item #689736
THE REFORMERS' GAZETTE, Glasgow, Scotland, Aug. 11, 1832 A small periodical with a very ornate and decorative engraving in the masthead. This is a political piece focused on the reform of Scottish or British politics. Items in this issue include: "On the Revenues of the Crown" "Reform Catechism" "Unequal Taxation" and more.Sixteen pages, 5 by 8 inches, great con... See More
Polish dictator Joseph Pilsudski death...
Item #689724
May 13, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 13, 1935
* Joseph (Jozef) Pilsudski death
* Polish Poland dictator
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Marshal Pilsudski Dies; Warsaw Closely Guarded" with subheads. (see) Lengthy first report coverage continues inside with photo. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete in 34 page... See More
Irish War of Independence truce in 1921...
Item #689716
July 09, 1921
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, July 9, 1921
* Irish War of Independence truce
* Irish Republican Army
* Éamon de Valera
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "MONDAY TO SEE TRUCE IN ERIN, PENDING PEACE" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the official end of the Irish War of independence.
Complete 16 pages, light toning and a some wear at the margins, gen... See More
1876 Brooklyn theater fire....
Item #689711
December 13, 1876
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, December 13, 1876
* Brooklyn theater fire
The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "BROOKLYN'S NIGHT of HORROR" with subhead. Text takes up 2 fill columns. Nice to have in this NYC title.
Eight pages, light toning, a little margin wear, loose along the spine, fragile and must be handled with care.... See More
Nixon's visit to China... Mao Zedung...
Item #689709
February 21, 1972
Leominster Enterprise, Mass. Feb. 21, 1972
* 1972 visit by President Richard Nixon
* People's Republic of China - Mao Zedung
The banner headline above the masthead announces: "Nixon huddles with Mao in unscheduled discussions" (see)
Complete with 12 pages, light toning at the margins, small binding holes along the spine.... See More
Slave ads in this antebellum Louisiana newspaper...
Item #689708
July 20, 1850
THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, July 20, 1850 Newspapers from the pre-Civil War South are rather difficult to find. Here is one from Louisiana.
Among the many back page ads is one headed: "Slaves! Slaves! Slaves!" which notes in part: "The subscribers are prepared to receive, on consignment, for sale in this market, any number of slaves, having one of the best showrooms in the ... See More
From North Carolina, 11 years before the outbreak of the Civil War...
Item #689707
June 08, 1850
THE GREENSBOROUGH PATRIOT, (Greensboro), North Carolina, June 8, 1850
* Rare Antebellum publication
Rarely are we able to secure antebellum newspapers from this city.
Most of the front page is taken up with the printing of the short story: "Lizzie Leigh, by Charles Dickens" this being chapter 2 (of 4).
Four pages, very condition.... See More
Woodhull & Claflin open the first women's brokerage firm on Wall Street...
Item #689692
February 14, 1870
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 14, 1870
* "Woodhull, Claflin & Co." advertisement
* First Women's Wall Street brokerage
The financial page 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 ... See More
Rare mention of Kit Carson...
Item #689679
September 04, 1863
NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 4, 1863
* Kit Carson fights the Navajo Indians
Page 5 has a brief but notable report headed: "Victory of Kit Carson Over the Indians" about the defeat of a group of: " ...Navajoe Indians beyond fort Canby..." by part of the 1st New-Mexican Regiment led by Kit Carson.
Quite rare to see a report mentioning this famous Old West scout and explor... See More
Civil War map of Mobile Bay...
Item #689671
June 17, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 17, 1862 The front page is dominated by a nice map headed: "The Approach To Mobile" and also: "Vicinity of Forts Morgan & Gaines and the Entrance To Mobile Bay."
Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War: "The Attack on Charleston" "Continued Fighting" "A Georgia Colonel & Sixty men Killed" "Battle In ... See More
Map of the scenes of battle in Florida...
Item #689669
February 20, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 20, 1864 (erroneously printed as 1863 on pgs. 1 & 5) The ftpg. is filled with ads being a "triple sheet" issue.
Much Civil War reporting on pages 3+ with a map headed: "The Campaign In Florida" with much detail, showing from St. Mary's to Ocala & much in between. Also a smaller map showing the Natchez, Mississippi, vicinity.
Among the c... See More
Early from the wine country of California...
Item #689652
November 15, 1873
THE NAPA REGISTER, Napa City, California, Nov. 15, 1873
* Rare old West publication
* From the wine country
Although in the heart of the wine region, for which this city is famous today, its beginnings were centered more on the California Gold Rush of 1849. This city became a refuge for miners during the first severe winter of mining & later became an important center for lumber &... See More
Early San Francisco...
Item #689649
August 01, 1868
DAILY ALTA CALIFORNIA, San Francisco, Aug. 1, 1868
* Rare old West publication
A wide variety of news reports both local and regional and a huge quantity of ads as well. The front page has: "Letter From Monterey - Condition of the Town - Rural & Aquatic Beauties - Old Settlers - Mineral Resources of the Country - Fisheries & Other Things".
Four pages, a very large si... See More
Mexican aviator Pablo Sidar Escobar killed...
Item #689635
May 12, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 12, 1930
* Aviator Pablo Sidar Escobar killed
* Mexican army air ace airplane crash
The front page has a five column heading: "Two Flyers Dive to Death in Ocean" with subhead. Small photo of Escobar is on the front page.
Complete with 42 pages, rag edition in great condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.... See More
Early issue from 1871 Long Island...
Item #689631
April 29, 1871
THE CORRECTOR, Sag Harbor, Long Island, New York, April 29, 1871
* High class community publication
* Early whaling industry - whalers
An early newspaper from Long Island with news of the day and a wealth of ads.
Complete with 4 pages, very nice condition.... See More
Much on the John Brown Harper's Ferry case...
Item #689624
October 28, 1859
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 28, 1859
* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid
* Harpers Ferry, West Virginia trial
Page 2 has over half a column taken up with: "Trial of the Harper's Ferry Conspirators at Charlestown, Va." Page 3 has almost an entire column headed: "The Harper's Ferry Insurrection---Trial of The Conspirators&qu... See More
Reporting on John Brown's raid upon Harper's Ferry...
Item #689620
October 24, 1859
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 24, 1859
* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid
* Harpers Ferry WV West Virginia
Page 3 has a report on the raid upon Harper's Ferry by John Brown and his cohorts, headed: "The Harper's Ferry Conspirators" which reports on the coming legal case of those involved. One bit notes: "...take up the caus... See More
Buchanan's state-of-the-union address...
Item #689610
December 30, 1859
NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Dec. 30, 1859
* President James Buchanan
* State of the Union Address
All of page 6 and a portion of page 7 are taken up with the: "President's Message" being the annual state-of-the-union address, signed in type: James Buchanan. In it he reviews the work and events of the country in 1859.
Relating to this are two editorials on it headed: ... See More
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