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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
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
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
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
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
Pirates in the Caribbean... U.S. coins... Banking...
Item #650858
June 12, 1819
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 12, 1819 Much on "Banks and Banking" and over 4 pages on: "Regulation of Coins - Important Report".
The back page has a small item: "Piracies, frequently accompanied by murder, are frequent in the West India seas--and patriots also deal in slaves. We are disgusted with the abuses of the South American flags."
Sixteen... See More
Great issue for any golf enthusiast...
Item #650015
December 11, 1897
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 11, 1897
* Famous A.B. Frost golfer illustration: "THE DRIVE"
* Complete issue with displayable front cover
* Pike's Peak sunrise print by F.P. Stevens
Certainly the prime print is the great full front page print by the famed artist A.B. Frost titled: "The Drive" showing a golfer about to tee off, with others... See More
* Complete issue with displayable front cover
* Pike's Peak sunrise print by F.P. Stevens
Partition of India...
Item #648927
June 04, 1947
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, June 3 & 4, 1947
* Partition of India
* Mountbatten Plan
The front page of the June 3rd issue has a one column heading: "Dominion Status For India Soon, British Declare" with subhead. (see) The June 4th issue has a follow-up report with a one column heading also on the front page: "Promises India Britain To Keep No Bases There&quo... See More
Mahatma Gandhi arrested... Emil Carlsen death...
Item #648457
January 04, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 4, 1932
* Gandhi arrested - The Mahatma
* Emil Carlsen death (1st report)
* American Impressionist painter
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "GANDHI SENT TO JAIL; PARTY TO BE BANNED; ALL INDIA QUITS WORK" with subheads. (see) lengthy text.
Page 21 has a one column heading: "EMIL CARLSEN DIES; FAMOUS PAINTER" with subheads... See More
1931 Mahatma Gandhi... India independence...
Item #644192
September 16, 1931
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, September 16, 1931
* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
* Fight for India's independence
* The Mahatma
The front page has a one column heading: "GANDHI FEARS DEFEAT, WAR"(see) Coverage on the Second Round Table Conference in London.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 22 pages, light toning, a little irregular along the spine, ... See More
First Round table Conference ends...
Item #644184
January 20, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 20, 1931
* First Round Table Conference ends
* Mahatma Gandhi demands swaraj
* Constitutional reforms in India
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "PLEDGE OF AUTONOMY CLOSES INDIA PARLEY; MOVE TO WIN GANDHI" with subheads. (see) Lengthy text continues inside. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous pu... See More
Mahatma Gandhi nears end of 21-day fast....
Item #644142
May 28, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 28, 1933
* Mahatma Gandhi nearing the end
* Third anti-untouchability fast (21 days)
The top of page 18 has one column headings: "GANDHI IS SERENE; ORDEAL NEARS END" "Nausea and Weakness mark Nineteenth Day of His Three Weeks' Fast" and more.
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 18 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More
Mahatma Gandhi's Kingsley Hall speech...
Item #644109
September 14, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 14, 1931
* Mahatma Gandhi visits London
* Kingsley Hall radio speech
The front page has one column headings that include: "GANDHI IN RADIO PLEA ASKS AMERICA TO AID" "India Shows World Way to Peace in Her Non-Violent Struggle for Freedom, He Says" and more. Complete text of his speech on page 6.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the d... See More
Gandhi's siege of Solapur, India...
Item #643100
May 13, 1930
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, May 13, 1930
* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (Mahatma)
* Siege of Solapur, Maharashtra, India
* Indian Independence Movement
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "Troops Crush Sholapur Revolt; Native Rule Is Short Lived; Arrest Six, Gandhists Flee" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in ... See More
Mahatma Gandhi starts salt march to Dandi...
Item #642956
April 11, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 11, 1930
* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (Mahatma)
* Fight for India independence (Salt tax)
* Gujarat, India villages campaign
Page 13 has one column headings: "GANDHI RESTS, WORN BY CONSTANT STRAIN" "Indian Leader's Nerves Frayed--Campaign of Disobedience Spreads Over the Country" "He Explains At Speech" and more. (see)
Other news... See More
Siege of Havana, Cuba... Plate of a new prison...
Item #642788
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1762 The prime content is the lengthy text concerning the taking of Havana, Cuba. The Battle of Havana was a military action in the spring & summer of 1762 which was part of the Seven Years' War, or the French & Indian War for that portion fought in the Americas, during which British forces besieged & captured the city of Havana wh... See More
T. E. Lawrence returns to England....
Item #642268
September 27, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 27, 1928
* T. E. Lawrence Muslim saint - spy ?
* World War I - Arab Revolt & more fame
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Report Lawrence Now a Moslim Saint Spying on the Bolshevist Agents in India" (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 60 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced ... See More
Jawaharlal Nehru prison sentence...
Item #637515
April 15, 1930
THE WORLD, New York City, April 15, 1930
* Jawaharlal Nehru prison sentence
* Mahatma Gandhi's chief aide
Page 5 has a one column heading: "INDIAN CONGRESS HEAD IS ARRESTED" with subheads and photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 30 pages, light toning, address label near top of the front page, a little margin wear, generally good.... See More
Early plans for a channel tunnel connecting England & France... New York firemen...
Item #636440
January 23, 1858
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Jan. 23, 1858 Inside includes a few prints of: "The Great Earthquake at Naples" "Sketches of Native Life In India" "American Firemen" which includes 3 prints, one a nice full page; "Torchlight Procession of the New York Firemen" pulling a fire engine.
Perhaps the most interesting content is the: "Proposed Tunnel ... See More
Mahatma Gandhi * Babe Ruth in 1932....
Item #632320
September 22, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 22, 1932
* Mahatma Gandhi death fast
* Gangster Al Capone
* Prison release ?
The front page has a one column heading: "GANDHI GROWS WEAK; TRUCE THOUGHT NEAR" with subheads. (see)
Page 14 has a one column heading: "AL CAPONE MAKES NEW LIBERTY PLEA" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 46 pages,... See More
Gandhi meets King & Queen... Ole Edvart Rølvaag death...
Item #630634
November 06, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 6, 1931
* Ole Edvart Rølvaag death
* Norwegian-American novelist
* Mahatma Gandhi in London
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Gandhi, in Loincloth, Meets King and Queen; Arrives Late at Palace and Leaves Early" (see)
Page 23 has a one column heading: "DR. OLE E. ROLVAAG, NOVELIST, DIES AT 55" with subheads. ... See More
Partition of India in 1947...
Item #629006
August 16, 1947
THE KNICKERBOCKER NEWS, Albany, August 16, 1947.
* Partition of Palestine
* Judaica - Jewish
Page 2 has a one column heading: "India Next On Russia's Schedule" (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 24 pages, minor margin wear, generally nice.
John Adams delivers his credentials to the King...
Item #625993
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1785 Among the articles are: "Curious Caves on the Elephanta Island" near India; "Epitaph Proposed by Dr. Fordyce for Samuel Johnson" and so much more. Near the back is the "Historical Chronicle" which has various news reports of the day, which includes a report: "This day John Adams, minister plenipotentiary from the... See More
Independence rally in Bombay, India... Gandhi...
Item #624588
January 27, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 27, 1930
* Independence rally in Bombay India
* Mahatma Gandhi
Page 6 has one column headings: "REDS IN INDIA CLASH WITH NATIONALISTS" "300 Tear Down Latter's Falgs at Huge 'Independence Day' Meeting in Bombay" "ASSAIL GANDHI PROGRAM" and more. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 44 pages... See More
Mahatma Gandhi jail release...
Item #624441
January 27, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 27, 1931
* Mahatma Gandhi jail release (1st report)
The front page has one column headings that include: "M'DONALD TRIUMPHS IN DEBATE ON INDIA AS GANDHI GOES FREE" "The Nationalist Leader Predicts His Rearrest Soon--Many of His Aides Released" and more. (see) Continues on page 8 with small photo of Gandhi.
Other news, sports an... See More
Florida described...
Item #623525
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1766 A very nice and detailed article is: "An Account of East Florida" (see), taking over a full page. Other articles include: "Laws Ill Executed with respect ot Vagabonds" "Miraculous Cure of a Consumption" "Charter Granted to the East India Company" ; much on: "Finances of this Kingdom" "L... See More
Item #622215
February 23, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 23, 1944
* Kasturba Gandhi death
* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi wife
* The Mahatma
This 32 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 19: "MRS. GANDHI DEAD; WIFE OF MAHATMA" "Succumbs to Heart Ailment at Poona, Where She and Husband Were Held in Detention" and more with one column photo of Mrs. Gandhi. (see)
Other news, sport and adverti... See More
Mahatma Gandhi starts hunger strike...
Item #618757
February 11, 1943
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, February 11, 1943
* Mahatma Gandhi starts fast
* Indian independence movement
* World War II era original
The front page has one column headings: "Gandhi Starts 21-Day Fast on Citrus Juice" "Viceroy Condemns New Hunger Strike" with small photo. (see)
Other news of the day with much on World War II. Complete in 28 pages, a little margin wea... See More
Sarojini Naidu arrested & jailed...
Item #618753
May 24, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 24, 1930
* Sarojini Naidu "The Nightingale of India"
* Salt satyagraha - Indian independence movement
* Mahatma Gandhi imprisonment protest - jailed
Page 7 has one column headings: "MRS. NAIDU JAILED; 200,000 IN PROTEST" "Indian Civil Disobedience Chief Gets Nine Months--One Year for Third of Gandhi's Sons" "Huge Parade ... See More
Mahatma Gandhi in Yerwada Central Jail...
Item #618752
May 21, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 21, 1930
* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (Mahatma)
* Yerwada Central Jail interview
* Indian independence movement
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Gandhi Interviewed in Jail; Asks Full Freedom for India" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 56 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.... See More
1930 Tekamah NE tornado... Al Capone...
Item #618681
May 02, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 2, 1930
* Tekamah, Nebraska
* Tornado disaster
* Mahatma Gandhi arrest ?
Page 3 has one column headings: "STORMS KILL 18 IN MIDDLE WEST" "Tornado Hits Tekamah, Neb., Leaving Six Dead and Many Injured" and more. (see)
Page 9 has: "LOOKS FOR ARREST OF GANDHI IN RAID" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day.... See More
Gandhi's movement for India independence...
Item #618676
January 31, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 31, 1930
* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (Mahatma)
* Movement for India's independence (salt tax)
Page 8 has one column headings: "GANDHI LISTS TERMS FOR PEACE IN INDIA" "Says Viceroy Will Hear No More of Civil Disobedience if He Will Satisfy "Simple Needs"" and more. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete... See More
Charles Lindbergh & Mahatma Gandhi...
Item #618627
April 27, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 27, 1930
* Charles Lindbergh airmail flight
* Mahatma Gandhi's salt march
* Great depression era original
Page 3 has one column headings: "LINDBERGH LANDS MAIL AT HAVANA" "Colonel Will Span Caribbean Today on Way to Nicaragua in Next Leg of Flight" and more. (see)
Page 13 has one column headings: "GANDHI TO LEAD RAID TO SEIZE SALT DEP... See More
English poet D. H. Lawrence death....
Item #618523
March 04, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 4, 1930
* D. H. Lawrence death (1st report)
* English novelist, poet, playwright & more
* Mahatma Gandhi
Page 27 has one column headings: "D. H. LAWRENCE DIES; NOTED NOVELIST" "English Author Succumbs to a Long Illness in 45th Year Near Nice" and more. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 56 pages, rag ... See More
Gandhi to resist British ?....
Item #618514
January 24, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 24, 1930
* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (Mahatma)
* Resistance is the only answer ?
Page 8 has one column headings: "GANDHI DECLARES FAITH IN RESISTANCE" "He Says if India Has to Go Through Civil War Agonies It Won't Be New Thing" and more. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 48 pages, light browning, m... See More
Mahatma Gandhi jail release...
Item #617277
January 26, 1931
THE WORLD, New York City, January 26, 1931
* Mahatma Gandhi jail release
The front page has a two column headline: "Release of Gandhi Ordered; H May Insist on Eviction" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 24 pages, address label in masthead, a little spine wear, generally good.... See More
Mahatma Gandhi starts his 21-day fast...
Item #617031
May 08, 1933
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, May 8, 1933
* Mahatma Gandhi starts his 21-day fast
* Early, same day 1st report
The front page has one column headings: "Gandhi Released From Prison Soon After Fast Starts" "Aid for Depressed Classes Not Judged Inimical to Government" (see)
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 12 pages, nice condition.... See More
Jewish Holocaust... Jews segregated....
Item #615821
March 04, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 4, 1939
* Mahatma Gandhi's "Fast Until Death"
* The Jewish Holocaust in progress
* Jews being segregated
The front page has a two column headline: "Gandhi's 'Fast Until Death' Starts in Rajkot As Protest Against State's Autocratic Rule"
Also one column headlines on page 2 include: "EVIAN PLAN ACTION DECIDED IN BERLIN&... See More
Print of a new brewing machine...
Item #615626
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1761 Among the many articles within this issue are: "An Account of the War in India" "Case of an Ancient Physician" "History of the Republick of Geneva" "Proposal for Improving Botany" "Some Proceedings in Last Sessions of Parliament" and more.There is a full page plate of an: "Impression of... See More
Gandhi during fasting...
Item #614842
March 06, 1939
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, March 6, 1939
* Mahatma Gandhi
* "Fast Unto Death"
* Rajkot, India
The front page has one column headings: "FASTING GANDHI SENDS WIFE BACK TO INDIAN PRISON" "Weakens Rapidly as He Aims New Act of Defiance at Ruler"
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 30 pages, minor spin... See More
1931 Kanpur, India riots....
Item #614841
March 27, 1931
PRESCOTT JOURNAL MINER, Arizona, March 27, 1931
* Kanpur, India riots (Cawnpore)
* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
The front page has one column headings: "GANDHI MAKES NEW PLEA FOR END OF REVOLT" "Hindu Leader Condemns Riots by Youth League" Coverage on the riots at Kanpur, India involving Mahatma Gandhi.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 6 pages... See More
From a German-occupied island...
Item #613115
May 16, 1941
THE STAR, Guernsey, Channel Islands, May 16, 1941
* Rare Nazi occupation title
This island was occupied by the Germans during World War II so all reporting is pro-Nazi propaganda, yet in English as residents were British. The front page has: "German Submarine in North Atlantic Sinks Auxiliary Cruiser of 20,000 Tons" "England Has Destroyed India - Gandhi's Reply to Am... See More
Baseball games and drugs that intoxicate...
Item #612865
October 22, 1876
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Oct. 22, 1876 Page 2 has a nice report of a baseball game (see for portions). Also inside: "Drugs That Intoxicate" "Fashionable Stimulants & Their Insinuating Effects" "The Padre's Poker Game" "Women In India" "Doomed" "The Arctic Fleet Surrounded by Icebergs" and much more.
Complete in... See More
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