India and Ghandi
Shop our selection of original historic newspapers with coverage of items of Indian interest, particularly Ghandi.India and Ghandi
Shop our selection of original historic newspapers with coverage of items of Indian interest, particularly Ghandi.
India becomes a Republic...
Item #674573
January 24, 1950
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., January 24, 1950
* India becomes a republic
* Independence from Britain
The front page has a one column heading: "First President Being Elected By India Today" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on India becoming a independent republic from Britain with Jawaharlal Nehru becoming the first prime minister.
Complete with 16 pages, light toning and m... See More
Direct Action Day in 1946 Calcutta, India....
Item #674486
August 17, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 17, 1946
* Direct Action Day
* Great Calcutta Killings
* Hindus and Muslims riot
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "90 Die, 900 Hurt in Calcutta As Moslems and Hindus Riot" (see) First report coverage on the Riots in Calcutta known as Direct Action Day. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publica... See More
Early oil industry...
Item #674281
February 27, 1892
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, February 27, 1892 This issue contains several illustrations and descriptions of the latest inventions of the day. The front page has two half-page illustrations: "MAPS OF THE OIL FIELD" and "GENERAL VIEW OF CENTRAL REFINERY AT CLEVELAND". The inside has several illustrations and descriptions including: "An improved Wood Bending Machine&... See More
Harper Lee court case... "To Kill A Mockingbird" under fire...
Item #673844
January 16, 1966
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 16, 1966 (1st section only)
* Harper Lee, author of To Kill A Mockingbird joins court case
* Kasturba Gandhi tries to win leadership roll in India
Page 82 contains the heading: "Harper Lee Twits School Board in Virginia for Ban on Her Novel", followed by an explanation on how she humiliated the school board saying, "To hear the novel is immora... See More
"Democratic Platform Made Easy" - showing blacks among various vignettes...
Item #673618
November 06, 1869
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 6, 1869
* The Democratic Party platform
* Democrats are racists - anti-black
* 19th century illustration - print
The prime feature is the double-page centerfold titled: 'Democratic Platform Made Easy' with many vignettes, several which portray Blacks in various uncomplimentary and stereotypical settings/charicatures.The front page of th... See More
Mahatma Gandhi... Salt March...
Item #673413
April 06, 1930
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, April 6, 1930
* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (Mahatma)
* Salt march (salt satyagraha) ends
* Dandi, India
The front page has a one column heading: "Gandhi Defies Britain; Makes Salt in India" (see)
Complete 1st section only with all 28 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on very high quality newsprint meant for instit... See More
T. E. Lawrence returns to England in 1929....
Item #673356
February 03, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 3, 1929
* T. E. Lawrence returns to England
* World War I - Arab Revolt & more fame
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Lawrence of Arabia Hides in London; Flees Reporters on Arriving From India" (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news of the day. Complete 1st secti... See More
Charle Chaplin meets Gandhi in 1931.....
Item #672964
September 23, 1931
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 23, 1931
* Comedian actor Charlie Chaplin
* Indian leader Mahatma Gandhi
The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "WHO IS CHAPLIN? GANDHI ASKS AS CHARLIE CALLS" with subhead. (see) Related photo is on the back page. First report coverage on Charlie Chaplin meeting Mahatma Gandhi in London, England. Always nice to have notable events in history r... See More
Charles Webster Leadbeater death... Occultist...
Item #672768
March 02, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 2, 1934
* Charles Webster Leadbeater death
* Occultist - spiritualism - thesophist
Page 19 has a one column heading: "Dr. C. W. Leadbeater Dead In India At 86" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the death of Charles Webster Leadbeater, Theosophical Society member and occultist. I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particu... See More
Mahatma Gandhi starts salt march to Dandi...
Item #671860
April 10, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 10, 1930
* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (Mahatma)
* Fight for India independence (Salt tax)
* Gujarat, India villages campaign
Page 10 has one column headings: "GANDHI TO SPREAD HIS GOSPEL BY AUTO" "Abandons Collection of Salt at Dandi to Begin Whirlwind Tour of Gujarat Villages" and more. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. ... See More
The Mareorama at the Paris Exposition...
Item #671612
September 29, 1900
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, September 29, 1900 The front page has an illustrated cover showing the Mareorama at the Paris Exposition. The inside includes a related article.
Other images and/or articles include: "A Japanese Trade Mark For Webster's Dictionary" "The New Army 16-Inch Gun" "A Toda Headsman, Southern India" and more.
Sixteen pages, very good... See More
Prison life at Blackwell's Island, New York...
Item #671292
February 19, 1876
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Feb. 19, 1876
* Blackwell's Island insane asylum
* Nellie Bly fame
A very nice doublepage centerfold: "Snowballing" which shows a snowball fight among children. Also a fullpg. print: "America Sketches: Prison Life on Blackwell's Island", and another doublepg. centerfold: "Arrival of the Prince of Wales at Lahore... See More
Sarojini Naidu freed.. India activist...
Item #671274
March 22, 1943
MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, March 22, 1943
* Sarojini Naidu freed from jail
* India political activist & poet
* Indian independence movement
Page 2 has a one column photo of Sarojini Naidu with heading: "Woman Leader of the All-India Party Is Freed" (see)
Complete with all 16 pages, various ink notations throughout including a few on the front page, light toning at the marg... See More
Japan mainland bombed for 1st time....
Item #670565
June 15, 1944
DETROIT TIMES, EXTRA, June 15, 1944
* B-29 Superfortresses
* Bombing mainland Japan (1st time)
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a nice banner headline in bold lettering: "B-29'S BOMB JAPAN!" with subhead. (see)
Incomplete issue containing 12 of the 28 pages, a little wear along the central fold with a few small archival mends on inside pages, great for display as suc... See More
On the troubles in Boston...
Item #670468
April 01, 1774
THE TOWN & COUNTRY MAGAZINE, London, April, 1774
* Prelude to the Revolutionary War
Formatted much like the 'Gentleman's Magazine" but a much less common title.
In "Debates in the Political Club' is mention that: "Lord North said, that the test of the Bostonians will not be the indemnification of the East-India company alone, it will remain in the breast... See More
Map of Havana, Cuba...
Item #667199
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1762 Although typically missing from most issues, this magazine still contains the full page plate titled: "Plan of the City and Harbour of Havanna" which also includes a key as to the various points of interest.An article: "Weak State of the Island of Jamaica" but the map of Jamaica is lacking.
Near the back of the issue is... See More
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi arrested...
Item #667146
August 10, 1942
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, August 10, 1942
* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi - India riots
* The Mahatma & Jawaharlal Nehru arrests
The top of front page has photos of Gandhi and Nehru with heading: "Violence in India" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 20 pages, light toning at the margins, small address label on the front page, some small binding holes along the spine,... See More
Gandhi-Irwin Pact...
Item #667144
March 04, 1931
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 4, 1931
* Gandhi-Irwin Pact reached (1st report)
* Mahatma Gandhi & Lord Irwin - India
The front page has a five column heading: "Gandhi Wins; Peace Come to India" with subheads that include: "'HOLY MAN' AND GREAT BRITAIN AGREE ON TERMS" and more. (see) A few related photos are on the back page.
Complete with all 38 pages, ... See More
Terrific 18th century ship illustration...
Item #667133
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1748 Certainly a prime feature is the terrific, full page illustration of: "A Ship Of War" with considerable detail, and with most of the facing page having the "Explanation to a Ship of War of the third Rate with Rigging, &c., at Anchor".The "Explanation" numerically identifies 148 parts noted on the plates as well ... See More
Terrific 18th century ship illustration...
Item #667124
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1748 Certainly a prime feature is the terrific, full page illustration of: "A Ship Of War" with considerable detail, and with most of the facing page having the "Explanation to a Ship of War of the third Rate with Rigging, &c., at Anchor".The "Explanation" numerically identifies 148 parts noted on the plates as well ... See More
1930 Albert Einstein's unified field theory...
Item #665351
March 28, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 28, 1930
* Professor Albert Einstein
* Unified Field Theory
* Gravitation & Electricity
* Mahatma Gandhi & salt tax
Page 8 has one column headings: "EINSTEIN SUBMITS FIELD THEORY PROOF" "Physicist Presents Paper Showing Application of Work Linking Gravitation and Electricity" "Findings Are Hailed Here" and more. (see)
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Mahatma Gandhi arrested...
Item #664777
May 05, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 5, 1930
* Gandhi arrested - The Mahatma
* Nashua NH New Hampshire fire
The front page has a two column headline: "GANDHI SEIZED BY BRITISH FOR INDEFINITE DETENTION; TROOPS POSTED FOR CRISIS" with subheads. (see)
Also one column headlines that include: "FIRE SWEEPS NASHUA; OVER 1,000 HOMELESS" and more. Coverage on the great fires... See More
Broadside “extra” from before the Civil War...
Item #664681
May 21, 1842
NEW YORK HERALD, EXTRA, May 21, 1842 A broadside "issue, being single sheet & printed on one side only. The front page has at the top: “Arrival Of The Steamship Acadia”, plus an engraving of a steamship “15 Days Later From Europe”, bringing news from China & India, Algiers, Spain & France, and “Miscellaneous Items” as well.
Evenly t... See More
Bhupinder Singh of Patiala death....
Item #663903
March 24, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 24, 1938
* Bhupinder Singh of Patiala death (1st report)
* Maharaja - ruler - India
The top of page 23 has a one column heading: "RULER OF PATIALA DIES IN INDIA AT 46" with subheads and photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 46 pages, light toning at the margins, very nice condition.... See More
Great map of the western hemisphere...
Item #663336
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1773 * Captain James Cook
* North America map
Certainly the prime feature of this issue is the nice foldout map which accompanies the lengthy article: "Epitome of Lieut. Cooke's Voyage Round the World", showing most of North America, all of South America down to Cape Horn, and even portions of West Africa, Spain, France &am... See More
The siege of Pondicherry, India...
Item #663034
March 18, 1779
THE LONDON GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY, England, March 18, 1779 The entire issue is taken up with various reports concerning the Siege of Pondicherry, a military action in India which was part of the Anglo-French War. Included is: "Capitulation for Pondicherry" which includes all 26 Articles of the capitulation signed in type by Hector Munro and Edward Vernon at the "camp before Pon... See More
Mahatma Gandhi released from jail...
Item #661617
May 06, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 6, 1944
* Mahatma Gandhi
* Gandhi released from jail
This 30 page newspaper has a 2 column headline on the front page: "Gandhi Freed Unconditionally; British Act on Health Grounds"
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much on World War II. Very nice condition.... See More
Mahatma Gandhi... Salt March...
Item #661429
April 06, 1930
NEW YORK TIMES, April 6, 1930
* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (Mahatma)
* Salt march (salt satyagraha) ends
* Dandi, India
The front page has one column headings that include: "GANDHI MAKES SALT, DEFYING INDIA'S LAW" "Situation is Tense as Police Gather and Thousands Await Government Action" "RAIL MEN JOIN CAMPAIGN" and more.
Complete in ... See More
Sir Charles Kingsford Smith goes missing (death)...
Item #659670
November 09, 1935
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, November 9, 1935
* Sir Charles Kingsford Smith
* Australian aviator - Southern Cross
* Goes missing in airplane flight (death)
The front page has a one column heading: "Bay of Bengal Searched for Flying Knight" Four related photos and map on the back page. (see) See below for more information.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 3... See More
Sir Charles Kingsford Smith fateful flight...
Item #659613
October 23, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 23, 1935
* Sir Charles Kingsford Smith
* Australian aviator - Southern Cross
* Fateful flight to Australia begins
The top of page 3 has a two column heading: "Kingsford-Smith Off on Flight to Australia; Leaves England Despite a Recent Illness" with photo. (see) See below for more information.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete ... See More
1946 Royal Indian Navy mutiny...
Item #658867
February 24, 1946
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, Feb. 24, 1946
* Royal Indian Navy mutiny
* Bombay, India - Mahatma Gandhi
The front page has a great banner headline: "DEATH TOLL GROWS IN INDIA" with subheads. Nice for display. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete 1st section only with 26 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp ... See More
1930 Graf Zeppelin... Gandhi...
Item #657939
June 01, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Rotogravure section only, June 1, 1930
* Graf Zeppelin - airship
* Mahatma Gandhi
This rotogravure section has two front page photos regarding the Graf Zeppelin. Also on the front page are photos of Woman aviator Amy Johnson and Mahatma Gandhi. (see)
Other topics throughout. Rotogravure section only with 8 pages, rag edition, a few binding slits along the spine, nice c... See More
Mahatma Gandhi returns to India....
Item #657931
December 29, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 29, 1931
* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
* The Mahatma returns to India
* Round Table Conference in London
The front page has a one column heading: "GANDHI WARNS INDIA TO BE READY TO FIGHT" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Mahatma Gandhi's return to India from the Gandhi-Irwin Pact negotiations in London.
Other news, sports and advertis... See More
Mahatma Gandhi jail release...
Item #657093
January 26, 1931
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, January 26, 1931
* Mahatma Gandhi jail release
The front page has a five column headline: "Britain Orders Freedom for Gandhi" with subheads and small photo of Gandhi. Another photo on the back page. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete with all 32 pages, this is the "rag edition&qu... See More
1930 Rangoon Riots in India...
Item #655991
May 28, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 28, 1930
* Rangoon Riots of 1930
* Indian dockworkers
* Burman labourers
The front page has a nice banner headline: "MOBS KILL WOMEN IN INDIA" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete with all 42 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on very hig... See More
Gandhi, Thomas Edison, and Al Capone...
Item #655279
February 25, 1931
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, Feb. 25, 1931 The front page has a large photo of Gandhi with the caption: "Gandhi Happy To Be Free Again." Also on the front page is an interesting article regarding Albert Einstein: "Einstein Used the Cigarette Relatively." Page 3 has a 2-column, two-line heading regarding Al Capone: "CAPONE ELUDES THE CROWDS AND GOES BEFORE U.... See More
Hitler drafts Jews for work... Gandhi weakens during his fast...
Item #654672
March 06, 1939
NEW YORK TIMES, March 6, 1939
* Mahatma Gandhi
* "Fast Unto Death"
* Jews and Aryans
* Separated from jobs
Two notable front page reports, the first with two column heads: "Germany Drafts Jews for Work; Sets Them Apart from 'Aryans' " "Aim Is to Meet Pledge Made to Rublee and to Free 'Germans' for 'State-Political' Jobs---... See More
Maps of Jamaica and Havana, Cuba...
Item #654457
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1762 Although typically missing from most issues, this magazine still contains the full page plate titled: "A Map Of the Island of Jamaica" which shows much detail. Accompanying this map is a nice and detailed article on Jamaica which describes it geographically, gives a bit of history on how it was settled, and some text on its economy.... See More
Jamaica, Cuba & the Caribbean... Early electricity
Item #654456
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1762 This magazine is missing the plates of "A Map Of the Island of Jamaica" and "Plan of the City and Harbour of the Havanna", Cuba, but there is a report near the back which relates to it, beginning: "Porto Rico is a large Spanish island, well fortified; and Hispaniola belonging to both France & Spain is much larger ... See More
A Bombay newspaper on the death of Jawaharlal Nehru...
Item #653763
May 28, 1964
THE TIMES OF INDIA, Bombay, May 28, 1964 I have always encouraged to collect newspapers from as close to the "event" as possible. Here is a newspaper from India reporting the death of Prime Minister Nehru, with a banner headline: "JAWAHARLAL NEHRU IS DEAD" with subhead: "Sudden End Follows A Heart Attack" "The Light Is Out" with a photo of him.
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1939 Sayajirao Gaekwad III death... India...
Item #653674
February 07, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 7, 1939
* Sayajirao Gaekwad III death
* Maharaja of Baroda State - India
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "BARODA GAEKWAR, INDIAN RULER, DIES" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III, leader of Baroda State in India.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complet... See More
The kangeroo described... Approval of the Jay Treaty by Congress...
Item #653296
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1796 Included is an interesting and quite descriptive article on the kangaroo, perhaps the earliest such report we have seen. Bits include: "...The Gamgarou, or, as Pennant calls it, Kangaroo, is a native of New South Wales and first discovered by that able and much lamented navigator Capt. Cook. The proportions of this animal are singular in a gr... See More
Tea culture in India...
Item #653251
June 10, 1876
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June 10, 1876 The front page has "Balestrieri's System of Illumination" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "The Centennial Exposition"; "Walton's Turbine Water Wheel"; "The Culture and Preparation of Tea in Sikkim, India"; and more articles, illustrations and advertisements.
Complete in sixteen pa... See More
Silk industry in India...
Item #653248
November 02, 1895
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, November 2, 1895 The cover has "The Cotton States Exhibition, Atlanta, GA" with accompanying article. Also inside is: "Long's Machine for Sawing Mouldings"; "The Silk Industry in India"; "Fair Haven and Westville Electric Railroad"; "The Transsiberian Railway"; and more articles, illustrations and advertisem... See More
England celebrates Harriet Beecher Stowe & "Uncle Tom's Cabin"...
Item #652797
May 05, 1853
NEW YORK OBSERVER, May 5, 1853
* England celebrates Harriet Beecher Stowe & "Uncle Tom's Cabin"
* Treatment of Indians in California
Page 6 has under the title, "Reception of Mrs. Stowe in England," details concerning her trip to England - which includes the address made in her honor, and the response given by her husband on her behalf. Included is an intriguing ... See More
1751 - reports from throughout the world... a Highwayman robs a Post Office...
Item #652458
June 01, 1751
THE LONDON GAZETTE, June 1, 1751 This issue has period advertising and news from throughout the world, including reports from Parma, Rome, Turin, Vienna, Berlin, Hague, Middleburg, and Whitehall. Another article is in regards to The East-India House, and there is an interesting detailed report of a Post Office being robbed by a Highwayman.
The front page has a partial (3/4ths) red tax stamp.
Com... See More
India's Constitution announced... Independence realized...
Item #651873
January 24, 1950
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, MA, January 24 & 25, 1950 (a two-issue set) Although India's Independence was guaranteed as of 1947, it did not become a reality until January 26, 1950, when its Constitution became official. This two issue set contains details regarding the Constitution (inside, with photo), the declaration of the former king stepping down from power, and the a... See More
Israel assumes rule in Modern Jerusalem...
Trans-Jordan seeks peace following the U.S.' formal recognition of the State of Israel...
Item #651829
February 02, 1949
NEW YORK TIMES, February 2, 1949 Although the State of Israel was formally created in May, 1948, the United States and Trans-Jordan (current-day Jordan) did not formalize their recognition until much later. On January 31st, 1849 the U.S. did so, and although Jordan did not formally do so until 1994, this issue reports that on the day following Israel's recognition by the U.S., the King A... See More
View of Boston Harbor... fire department... railroads...
Item #651726
January 24, 1857
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Massachusetts, January 24, 1857 The front page of this issue contains the "Wreck of the Arcadia on Sable Island - British Humane Society's Medal" and contains a half-page illustration of the wreck and a small illustration of the medal. Within in the issue is"View of Gaeta, Italy"; a nice double-page centerfold "View in Boston Harbo... See More
Mahatma Gandhi... Jackie Mitchell... The Antioch Chalice...
Item #651181
March 30, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 30, 1931
* Mahatma Gandhi - Karachi Session of 1931
* The Antioch Chalice - Holy Grail ?
* Jackie Mitchell - 1st girl in organized baseball
Page 10 has a one column heading: "CONGRESS OF 50,000 IN HANDS OF GANDHI" with subheads. (see)
Page 12 has a one column heading: "'HOLY GRAIL,' HERE, TO BE SENT TO PARIS" with subheads. (see)
Page... See More
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