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691367

The impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson...

Item #691367

March 17, 1868

NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, March 17, 1868 



* President Andrew Johnson

* Reconstruction era impeachment trial




The front page begins with: "The Impeachment Trial" with many subheads including: "Dazzling Spectacle in the Senate Chamber--Decorum in the Galleries--Imposing Initial Ceremonies--Thaddeus Stevens on Manhood Suffrage..." and more. and more.

This coverage ... See More  

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691355

1892 Oil City, Pennsylvania disaster...

Item #691355

June 14, 1892

WAVERLY FREE PRESS, Waverly, New York, June 14, 1892 



* Oil City & Titusville, Pennsylvania

* Oil Creek Disaster (1st report)




The second page of this issue contains a report on the Oil City, PA disaster of 1892 (see images) - which to-date remains one of Oil City's greatest tragedies (view here for more information).  The issue also contains other news of the day with peri... See More  

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$48.00
691352

Santa Claus on his sleigh...

Item #691352

December 26, 1874

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 26, 1874  The full front page is a print: "Faith--Waiting for Santa Claus" showing a young girl waiting at the door of a toy store. Inside has a nice full page: "Santa Claus is Coming!" showing Santa on his sleigh being pulled by 4 reindeer. The great doublepage centerfold is: AA Dream of a Christmas Dinner in 5 Parts". Also inside ... See More  

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$120.00
691233

From 1887 Florida, for the fruit industry...

Item #691233

August 29, 1887

THE FLORIDA DISPATCH, Jacksonville, August 29, 1887  Noted in the masthead: "Official Organ Of The Florida Fruit Growers' Assoc. & the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Growers' Protective Assoc." with the content, and the ads, focused on such.

Handsome masthead, 20 pages, 10 1/4 by 13 1/4 inches, small binding slits at the spine, nice condition.

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691227

Black Americana - black voters, candidates, jurors, and more...

Item #691227

August 30, 1867

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Aug. 30, 1867  The front page has: "NORTH CAROLINA - COLORED JURORS ALLOWED", "Abortion Case... A Woman Left To Die In The Streets", "The Indian War", "Delaware - A Colored Man Murdered", and more. Also present is a brief account of newly register voters in South Carolina, which includes the mention of blacks.

Page 5 has: "GEORGI... See More  

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691201

Nebraska to join the Union... Jeff Davis's complicity in the Lincoln assassination...

Item #691201

July 28, 1866

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 28, 1866  



* Nebraska Statehood

* Jefferson Davis




The front page has much reporting from: "Washington" with a stack of column heads, including: "Nebraska Admitted into the Union". It would formally become a state on March 1, 1867.

Page 4 has: "JEFFERSON DAVIS" "Investigation of the Charge of His Complicity in the Assassination... See More  

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691200

President Johnson's state-of-the-union address...

Item #691200

December 10, 1868

THE EVANSVILLE JOURNAL, Indiana, Dec. 10, 1868  All of page 2 and a bit of page 3 are taken up with the: "President's Message" which is signed in type at its conclusion: Andrew Johnson.

This was the annual state-of-the-union address in which Johnson reviewed the events of the year and plans for the future.

Four pages, some minor margin tears, good condition.... See More  

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691067

President Johnson's impeachment trial...

Item #691067

May 12, 1868

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 12, 1868  Most of the front page is taken up with: "THE IMPEACHMENT TRIAL" "The Field Not Lost!" with various subheads (see). The is concerning the impeachment proceedings against President Andrew Johnson.

Eight pages, uncut and untrimmed, crease and minor wear along the central fold, generally nice..

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690972

Evangelist Dwight L. Moody sermon...

Item #690972

February 15, 1876

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, February 15, 1876



* Evangelist Dwight L. Moody's sermon

* Preaches at P.T. Barnum's Hippodrome




The top of the back page has one column headings that include: "THE HIPPODROME" "Preaching Again On The Gospel" and more. Text takes up 2 1/2 columns.

Other news of the day. Complete with all 8 pages, minor spine wear, nice condition.

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690810

Utah outlaws polygamy, joins the Union...

Item #690810

January 04, 1896

BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, Jan. 4, 1896 



* Utah statehood - joins the Union

* President Grover Cleveland proclamation

* Abandons polygamy




The front page of section two has a report of Utah joining the Union with column heads: "UTAH NOW A STATE" "President Signed the Proclamation of Admission Today", it becoming the 45th state in the Union. Mention is made that:&nbs... See More  

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690798

The Kodak instant camera is invented...

Item #690798

September 15, 1888

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Sept. 15, 1888 



* Original Kodak camera, serial No. 540

* George Eastman, Rochester, New York

* Invention introduced w/ prints




The front page has an informative article headed "Instantaneous Photography" which includes a nice 3 1/2 by 7 1/2 inch illustration of the "Kodak Camera Shutter" and another illustration of this box-style cam... See More  

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690780

Early & uncommon title from Kentucky...

Item #690780

March 21, 1827

THE FOCUS OF POLITICS, COMMERCE, AND LITERATURE, Louisville, Kentucky, March 21, 1827 



* Rare & early antebellum publication



An early & uncommon title, this being the volume 1, number 18 issue. 

Four pages, archivally rejoined at the spine, minor disbinding loss at the spine, various tape mends throughout (to flatten creases) cause no loss of readability.... See More  

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690750

Trial of Lincoln's assassins...

Item #690750

June 13, 1865

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 13, 1865 



* Abraham Lincoln assassination trial

* Conspirators - assassins




The top of the first column on the front page has: "THE ASSASSINATION" "The Trial On Monday" "Interesting Testimony" "The Explosion at City Point" "Rejoicing Over the Terrible Deed" "The Rebel Leaders In Canada" and more concernin... See More  

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690748

The Civil War closes in Texas... The assassination trial...

Item #690748

June 10, 1865

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 10, 1865 



* Last rebellious group gives up (Texas) 

* Abraham Lincoln assassination trial




The first column has some nice heads concerning the trial of those involved in the Abraham Lincoln assassination, including: "THE ASSASSINATION" "The Trial on Friday" "The Witnesses Norton & Thomas" "Examination of Dr. Mudd's S... See More  

Item from Catalog 339 (released for February, 2024)

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690746

Trial of Lincoln's assassins... Ulysses S. Grant...

Item #690746

June 08, 1865

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 8, 1865  The top of the first column on the front page has: "THE ASSASSINATION" "The Trial On Wednesday" "The Case Of Dr. Mudd"" and more concerning the trial of those who conspired to assassinate Abraham Lincoln.

Also on the front page is: "GEN. GRANT" "His Arrival In New York" "A Day Of Welcome" and mor... See More  

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690738

NYC Orange riot... Irish Protestants vs. Catholics...

Item #690738

July 14, 1870

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 14, 1870



* Orange Riots ( 1st of two)

* New York City

* Irish Protestants & Catholics




The top of the back page has one column headings that include: "THE RIOT" "Two More Deaths from Injuries Received Reported" and more. (see) Coverage on the 1st of two Orange Riots in New York City between Irish Protestants "Orangmen" and Irish Cat... See More  

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690671

A rare title from the Dakota Territory...

Item #690671

November 14, 1883

THE INTER STATE, Gary, Dakota, Nov. 14, 1883  



* Very rare publication

* Deuel County, South Dakota




A very rare railroad town, territorial newspaper from what is present-day South Dakota, six years before statehood. They refer to themselves as the "Gate City of Dakota" as it is situated at the eastern border of the Territory, very close to Minnesota. At the 2010 census the po... See More  

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690649

Fourteenth Amendment ratified by North Carolina...

Item #690649

July 12, 1868

NEW YORK TIMES, July 12, 1868 



* 14th Amendment ratified by North Carolina

* President Andrew Johnson signs




The front page has: "PROCLAMATION" with the subheading: "The President Declares the Ratification of the Fourteenth Amendment by North Carolina", signed in type by the President: Andrew Johnson.

This was one of the Reconstruction amendments which guaranteed ci... See More  

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690633

End of the Spanish-American War...

Item #690633

August 13, 1898

DAILY GAZETTE & BULLETIN, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, Aug. 13, 1898  



* Spanish-America War ends

* Independence of Cuba

* William McKinley order




The front page reports on the end of the Spanish-American War with: "THE PRESIDENT ORDERS HOSTILITIES TO CEASE" "Proclamation Which Means Much to Spain Issued Yesterday Afternoon" "WAR WITH THE DONS PRACTICALLY EN... See More  

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690570

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  

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690549

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.

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690536

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  

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690533

Trial of Abraham Lincoln's assassins...

Item #690533

June 01, 1865

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 1, 1865 



* Trial of the assassins of Abraham Lincoln

* Arnold and Atzerodt - lots of testimony




The first column of the front page has one column headings: "THE ASSASSINATION" "The Trial on Wednesday" "Testimony Concerning Atzerodt" "The Theory of His Insanity" "The Case of Arnold" "Examination of the Propriet... See More  

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690524

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  

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690490

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.

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690480

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
* 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
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690426

Portrait and profile of an early baseball player...

Item #690426

October 27, 1866

LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Oct. 27, 1866 



* Early baseball player profile w/ portrait 



An inside page of this issue has, under "Our Base-Ball Illustration", a 2 3/4 by 2 inch portrait of: "Chas. D. Walker, Active B.B. Club, N.Y."

Includes a biographical sketch of Walker, which states, in part: "...Mr. Walker, as a pitcher, has probably no superior... See More  

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690369

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  

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690342

"Tom Sawyer, Detective", by Mark Twain, & "Two Mormons from Muddlety" - prints by Remington, Gaul, Pyle, & Peale...

Item #690342
(3) HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, a three-issue set, July - September, 1896 



The Aug. and Sept. issues contain the first appearance of: "Tom Sawyer, Detective", by Mark Twain. Great to have this complete novel in an original printing from 1896.

The Jul, Aug, and Sept. issues contain the entire first printing of: "Two Mormons From Muddlety", by Langdon El... See More  

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690325

The 13th Amendment becomes the law of the land...

Item #690325

December 07, 1865

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 7, 1865 



* End of Slavery in America

* 13th Amendment becomes law

* Official announcement




The top of page 7 has first column heads announcing the very historic report that the 13th Amendment, which ended slavery in the United States, became the law of the land when the required number of states ratified the amendment on December 6.

The heads include: "THE ... See More  

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690318

Great Central City, Colorado, mining print...

Item #690318

May 17, 1879

THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York May 17, 1879  The front page is filled with comic illustrations captioned: "Trials Of Professional Men" in 8 scenes. Three prints inside including: "The Zulu War" and the back page has a terrific half page print: "The Alps-Mackie Mines, Cleveland Gold Company, Central City, Colorado" which also shows the various mine shafts beneath the... See More  

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690307

First printing of "The Blue and the Gray"...

Item #690307
THE ATLANTIC MONTHLY, (Boston), September, 1867 



* Francis Miles Finch

* The Blue and the Gray

* 1st printing (nationally)




This literary magazine contains the *first nationally distributed printing of the famous Civil War themed poem by Francis Miles Finch, "The Blue and the Gray." The preface to the poem is a quote from the New York Tribune, providing context: "The wo... See More  

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690302

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  

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690282

Prints of cowboys... How they made banknotes...

Item #690282

October 26, 1889

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, Oct. 26, 1889  The full front page shows: "Dangers of Electric Wires in New York--Western Union Lineman burned to Death in Mid-Air."

A rarity is to find period prints of cowboys, but here is one. An inside page has 3 prints, captioned: "Life Among the Cow-Boys of Indian Territory" with a brief, related article on an inside page.

A very nic... See More  

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690273

Execution of the Andersonville Prison warden...

Item #690273

November 25, 1865

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Nov. 25, 1865 



* Warden Henry Wirz execution - hanging

* Andersonville Confederate Prison - Georgia




Several prints on the execution of Henry Wirz, the Andersonville Prison warden found guilty of cruelty. Among them are a ftpg. of: "Preparing the Prisoner For Execution--Putting on the Black Robe" and: "Interior of Wirz's Room... See More  

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690262

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  

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690243

President William McKinley is inaugurated...

Item #690243

March 05, 1897

DAILY GAZETTE & BULLETIN, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, March 5, 1897 



* President William McKinley 

* Inauguration - inaugural




The front page reports: "PRESIDENT M'KINLEY INDUCTED INTO OFFICE" "Imposing Ceremonies at Washington Yesterday" "A Manly Declaration of Principles" "Pledges Made by the New President in His Inaugural Address" ... See More  

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690241

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  

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690219

The New York praises the work of Thomas Nast... On the Mormon election...

Item #690219

March 20, 1872

NEW YORK TIMES, March 20, 1872  Page 4 has a great editorial on noted political cartoonist Thomas Nast. Logically headed: "Mr. Thomas Nast" the editorial takes over a full column & notes in part: "...Mr. Nast has achieved a reputation which many men of twice his age might well envy, and which will probably outlast the reputations of most men who profess to form and direct p... See More  

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690176

The phrenological character of Lucretia Mott...

Item #690176

April 01, 1853

AMERICAN PHRENOLOGICAL JOURNAL, New York, April, 1853 



* Uncommon publication



Phrenology is a theory stating that the personality traits of a person can be derived from the shape of the skull. Although holding no validity today, it was a popular science in the mid-19th century and this periodical focused on it.

Inside has the portraits of two notables, one: "Clark Mills" with... See More  

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690139

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  

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690111

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  

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690109

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  

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689975

Brigham Young awaits a revelation from God on polygamy...

Item #689975

July 24, 1865

NEW YORK HERALD, July 24, 1865 



* President Brigham Young

* Sign from God on polygamy

* Mormons - Mormonism




The bottom of page 4 has a very curious article: "Brigham Young--A New Revelation On Polygamy" which notes: "It is reported that Brigham Young, the Prophet, High Priest and Grand Turk of Great Salt Lake, recently stated, in a conversation with Speaker [of the Hous... See More  

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689863

Much reporting on the Spanish-American War...

Item #689863

May 08, 1898

BOSTON SUNDAY JOURNAL, May 8, 1898 



* Battle of Manila Bay, Philippines

* Admiral George Dewey's victory

* Spanish-American War




A displayable front page with: "DEWEY'S OWN STORY OF BATTLE OF MANILA" with subhead: "The American Squadron Sunk & Destroyed the Enemy's Flotilla Without the Loss of a Man--Spaniards Lost 618 Men--Havana Fires on Our Ships--Mata... See More  

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689862

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.

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689861

Much reporting on the Spanish-American War...

Item #689861

May 12, 1898

BOSTON EVENING JOURNAL--EXTRA, May 12, 1898 



* Bombardment of San Juan - Puerto Rico

* Rear Admiral William T. Sampson

* Spanish-American War - U.S. Navy




The nice banner headline announces: "SAMPSON BOMBARDING SAN JUAN" "In Battle at Cardenas the Spanish Killed One Officer & Four Sailors of the Winslow" "Dewey May Not Be Able to Hold Manila" and more.... See More  

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689855

Nice front page reporting on the Spanish-American War... Hawaii is annexed...

Item #689855

July 08, 1898

THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, July 8, 1898 



* Annexation of Hawaii

* William Mckinley signs




The front page has nice reporting on the Spanish-American War with: "Naval Officers Not Sorry To Hear of Destruction of Alphonso XII" "That Vessel Was in the Havana Harbor When the U.S. Battleship Maine Was Blown Up".

Nice graphics also with: "Morro Castle, Santiag... See More  

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689852

The captured Jefferson Davis en route... Sherman foraging in the Carolinas... Calamity at Mobile, Alabama...

Item #689852

June 17, 1865

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, June 17, 1865 The most sought after print is: Fugitive Slaves Escaping to Wilmington, N.C." by Joseph Becker. However, the dramatic double-page foldout: "Awful Calamity at Mobile, Ala. - Scene Among the Ruins after the Explosion of the Ordnance Depot and Magazine", is also quite nice.

The front page has an article headed: "Proclamation... See More  

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$120.00
689824

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  

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$40.00
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