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The Mortara Case...
Item #683864
December 22, 1858
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 22, 1858 Page 3 has: "The Mortara Case" which concerns the Papal States' seizure of a six-year-old boy named Edgardo Mortara from his Jewish family in Bologna, on the basis of a former servant's testimony that she had administered an emergency baptism to the boy when he fell ill as an infant.
Also on page 3: "Jewish... See More
Captured slave ship... Installation of a Jewish rabbi...
Item #683828
September 01, 1858
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 1, 1858 Page 3 has: "The Slaver At Charleston" which begins: "A slave brig, called the Echo, arrived at this port yesterday..." and also notes: "...Lieut. Maffitt very kindly writes us that the Dolphin captured this vessel, which he terms an American slaver, after a long chase...off the north coast of Cu... See More
Adolph Sutro, of Comstock Lode fame...
Item #683675
October 31, 1893
POLITICAL RECORD, San Francisco, California, Oct. 31, 1894
* Adolph Sutro - mayor of San Francisco
* Virginia City, Nevada Comstock Lode fame
True to its title, this issue is filled with political reports including images of 19 politicians. Also of interest is a back page print captioned: "Our Sutro", being Adolph Sutro who was running for mayor of San Francisco. He would wi... See More
Baron Rothschild: the first Jew to become a member of Parliament...
Item #683642
August 11, 1858
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Aug. 11, 1858
* Baron Rothschild of Tring
* 1st Jewish member of House of Lords
Page 2 has a column headed: "Baron Rothschild in Parliament". This is a very notable report, as it gives the account of the formal seating in Parliament of Rothschild as its first Jewish member.
Baron Lionel Rothschild was a British Jewish banker,... See More
British Jew Bill... Engraving of a church in Charleston...
Item #683350
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1753
* Early Charleston SC church print
* The British Jew Bill - Judaica
This issue contains a great full page print of: "St. Philip's Church in Charles Town, South Carolina" with just a small bit of text on it on the facing page reading: "The church is esteemed one of the most regular & complete structu
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* Early Charleston SC church print
* The British Jew Bill - Judaica
This issue contains a great full page print of: "St. Philip's Church in Charles Town, South Carolina" with just a small bit of text on it on the facing page reading: "The church is esteemed one of the most regular & complete structu
Mordecai Noah & his plans for a Jewish refuge in America...
Item #683320
January 29, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 29, 1820
* Mordecai Manuel Noah
* Jewish homeland on the Niagara River
Inside has over 2 pages taken up with: "The Slave Question" as it relates to the on-going Missouri Compromise debate.
Another page has: "The Jews" which concerns the famed Mordecai Noah, considered the first American-born Jew to rise to national promi... See More
Mordecai Noah & his plans for a Jewish refuge in America...
Item #683319
January 29, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 29, 1820
* Mordecai Manuel Noah
* Jewish homeland on the Niagara River
Inside has over 2 pages taken up with: "The Slave Question" as it relates to the on-going Missouri Compromise debate.
Another page has: "The Jews" which concerns the famed Mordecai Noah, considered the first American-born Jew to rise to national prominence.... See More
An American paper from Jerusalem...
Item #683270
March 24, 1920
JERUSALEM NEWS, subtitled "An American Newspaper--The first daily in Jerusalem printed in the English language.", March 20, 1920
* Rare publication
* Jews - Jewish- Judaica
* Volume 1 issue
* English language
This newspaper began just 4 months prior. The front page has various "Rweuters Telegrams" with news items from various cities. The back page has: "Cairo Afte... See More
"Devoted to the interests of the Jewish people"...
Item #683258
September 05, 1919
THE JEWISH EXPONENT, Philadelphia, Sept. 5, 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: "Clemenceau As Opponent of Anti-Semites&qu... See More
John Adams script signatures... Trenton the federal capital...
Item #683004
October 19, 1799
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 19, 1799
* Two President John Adams script signatures
* Nice ad for King Harry the Eighth Playing Cards
* Trenton, New Jersey serves as Federal Capital
* Moses Gill proclamation and script signature
The front page features two Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: John Adams. One is a conclusion from a previous issue for regu... See More
Jewish extermination speech....
Item #682739
September 16, 1936
NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 16, 1936
* Very early mention on exterminating the Jews
* Julius Streicher speech at Nuremberg
* Nazi propaganda figure
Page 14 contains one of the earliest reports of extermination as the solution to the "Jewish problem" not just in Germany but throughout the world. The report has one column heads: "Streicher Advises Foreigners On Jews" &quo... See More
Louis Brandeis retires from the bench...
Item #682536
February 14, 1939
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, Feb. 14, 1939 The front page reports: "BRANDEIS, 82, RETIRES FROM SUPREME COURT; HAD SERVED 23 YEARS" with related subheads and a photo of him headed: "Noted Liberal Leaves Bench".
Louis Brandeis was the first Jewish U.S. Supreme Court Justice.
Complete in 16 pages, nice condition.
Thanksgiving among the Christians and Jews...
Item #681778
August 07, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 7, 1863 Perhaps the most interesting coverage on the front page is: "National Thanksgiving" with the related: "The Series In the Synagogues" "Thanksgiving Among the Jews" and more.
Also among the front page column heads are those related to the Civil War: "News From the Southwest" "Location & Condition of Johnston's ... See More
Jewish promised land in United States ?........
Item #681704
April 26, 1915
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, April 26, 1915
* Jewish land in the United States ?
* Judaica activist Simon Wolf - Jews
Near the bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "U.S. PROMISED LAND OF JEWS, SAYS WOLF" (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 pa... See More
Adolf Eichmann trial begins...
Item #681687
April 11, 1961
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, April 11, 1961
* Adolph Eichmann trial begins
* Jewish mass murderer
* World War II Nazi
This 10 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "Eichmann Challenges Rights of Three Judges" with subhead: "Israel Opens His Trial In Fortress"
Tells of the start of the trial against Adolph Eichmann, 'the archi... See More
Death of LaFayette... New Jewish synagogue...
Item #681204
June 21, 1834
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 21, 1834
* General LaFayette death
* Jewish Synagogue
Page 11 has a very early report of the death of Lafayette: "...By a late arrival we learn that the good LAFAYETTE died on the 20th May in the 77th year of his age. The papers are filled with tributes of respect to his memory. He was the illustrious link between the past age & th... See More
First Hebrew political society in America, with Grant's "Jew Order" connection...
Item #680958
September 02, 1868
NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 2, 1868 Page one includes: "Hebrew Grant and Colfax Campaign Club", which, as noted within the text: "...headquarters at No. 7 Delancy Street. It held its first regular meeting last evening...This claims to be the first Jewish political club organized in this country. According to its circular it was formed to demonstrate that the Hebrews of this city,
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Print of Jewish hospital...
Item #680798
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England December, 1819 * Early 19th century Jewish hospital engraving
The prime feature would be the full page plate of the: "Jew's Hospital, Mile End Road, Whitechapel". Accompanying it is a descriptive article which takes more than a full page.
The other plate called for is lacking.
Complete in 94 pages, full title/contents page f... See More
First action of the Israeli Air Force...
Item #680692
May 21, 1948
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, May 21, 1948
* Israeli Air Force (IAF) 1st used
* Jewish - Jews - Judaica
* Palestine - Arabs
The top of the front page has one column heads: "ARABS CONTINUE SWIFT ADVANCES IN WALLED AREA" "Arab Legion Claims Upper Hand in Battle". There is a smaller head: "The Jewish Air Force made its first strike, bombing Arab ... See More
Significant & rare Judaica print... Burgoyne in Parliament to answer for Saratoga...
Item #680658
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE London, May, 1778 Certainly the most significant item in this issue is the very nice foldout engraving which is described on the contents page as: "An Inside View of the Jews Synagogue at Amsterdam, and of the Ceremony of sounding the Horn on New Year's Day".This plate folds out to 8 1/4 by 8 3/4 inches, has minor foxing, and a library stamp in a ... See More
A farming community for the Jews...
Item #680586
July 11, 1879
NEW YORK TIMES, July 11, 1879
* Jewish - Jews - Judaica
Page 2 has an interesting & quite lengthy article: "COLONY FARMING FOR JEWS" "A Project Favored by the Hebrew Convention" "Land to be Bought For Fifty Families With Money Raised by Subscription--Five Hundred Acres Offered as a Gift."
An interesting program of which we were not familiar.
Eight pa... See More
Hjalmar Schacht re. Jew-baiting...
Item #680343
August 25, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 25, 1935
* Dr. Hjalmar Schacht anti-Nazi fight
* National Socialist Party campaign
* Jew-baiting - Jewish persecution
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "SCHACHT REBUFFED AS NAZIS CONTINUE DRIVE ON 'ENEMIES'" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 32 pages, this is the rare rag... See More
Israel and the Palestinians agree to the Accord...
Item #680274
September 14, 1993
NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 14, 1993
* Israel-Palestine peace accord signed
* Jews and Arabs - Bill Clinton
This is a seldom saved yet significant report with a banner headline: "RABIN AND ARAFAT SEAL THEIR ACCORD AS CLINTON APPLAUDES 'BRAVE GAMBLE' " with related subheads. Also a photo of the three.
The complete first section (of 3) with pages 1-26, two folds, a penned... See More
1935 Gangster Dutch Shultz NYC Funeral...
Item #679315
October 29, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 29, 1935
* Arthur Dutch Schultz Flegenheimer funeral
* Jewish gangster - beer baron - racketeer
The top of page 2 has a one column heading: "SCHULTZ FUNERAL IS HELD SECRETLY" with subheads. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication, especially on this topic.
Complete with 42 pages, light toning at the... See More
Adolf Hitler opens the 1936 Summer Olympics...
Item #679222
August 01, 1936
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, August 1, 1936
* Olympics open in front of the Nazi Party
The front page has a three column, three line headline: "Olympic Games Given Rousing Sendoff Today At opening Ceremonies", with subheading: "Huge Throngs Pack Stadium Despite Heavy Downpour; Roar Greeting to Hitler", and more. Coverage continues on an inside page... See More
Oliver Twist and Fagin the Jew...
Item #678986
March 02, 1872
HARPER'S WEEKLY, March 2, 1872 Two front 1/4 pg. portraits of "The Rev. Theodore L. Cuyler" and "Miss Sarah F. Smiley, the Quakeress Preacher."
Inside is a 2/3 pg. illus. of: "The British Exlipse Expedition in India-Incident at Bakul"; one-third pg. illus. of: "Entrance to the Ancient Jewish Catacombs at Rome"; small portrait of "Pa-Ha-Uzah-T... See More
1947 Acre Prison break...
Item #678457
May 05, 1947
THE DETROIT NEWS, May 5, 1947
* Acre Prison break
* Irgun - Zionist paramilitary
* British Mandate of Palestine
The front page has a one column heading: "Jews Blast Into Prison, Free 227" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the famous Acre Prison break by the Irgun in Palestine.
Thirty pages, some heavy browning to front page only (see image), some spine wear, otherwise... See More
Crystal Night (Kristallnacht)...
Item #678257
November 14, 1938
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, November 14, 1938
* re. Crystal Night (Kristallnacht)
* The night of broken glass
* Persecution of Jews
This 12 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Strong British Protest Sent Germany Against Attacks By Reich Press" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day throughout.
Lightly browned, otherwise in good conditio... See More
1936 Wilhelm Gustloff assassination...
Item #678113
February 05, 1936
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, February 5, 1936
* Wilhelm Gustloff assassination
* Nazi leader in Switzerland
* Croatian Jewish student
Near the top of page 2 is a one column heading: "SWISS NAZI HEAD SLAIN BY STUDENT" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the assassination of Wilhelm Gustloff, Nazi leader in Switzerland, by David Frankfueter, a Croatian Jewish student.... See More
Fund-raising event to support what is now Mount Sinai Hospital...
Item #677753
October 29, 1858
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 29, 1858
* Early Mount Sinai Hospital (Manhattan)
Of special note is a back page article taking three-quarters of a column headed: "The Jews' Hospital" "Dinner and Ball in Aid of Its Funds".
This hospital is now known as Mount Sinai, one of the more notable hospitals in the world. It was dedicated just 3 years previous, with mention in th... See More
Mobster Kid Cann acquitted of murder....
Item #677684
February 19, 1936
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, February 19, 1936
* Kid Cann - Isadore Blumenfeldd
* Jewish-American mobster - gangster
* Minneapolis, Minnesota organized crime
The front page has a five column heading: "Acquit Cann in Liggett Slaying" with subheads. (see) Related photo is on the back page. First report coverage continues on page 2 with photo of Isadore Blumenfeld.
Other news, sports and... See More
1896 Troy, New York clothing factory fire...
Item #677437
February 18, 1896
DAILY GLOBE, Bethlehem, Penn., February 18, 1896
* Troy, New York
* Clothing factory fire
* Sewing girls disaster
The top of page 3 has s one column heading: "A HOLOCAUST AT TROY" with subheads. (see)
Four pages, light toning, a little irregular along the spine, generally nice.
Nazis suggest what Gentiles need to know... Jews are not gentle victims...
Item #676706
May 26, 1944
THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), May 26, 1944 A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.
Among the front page reports are: "Italian Battle Grows In Intensity" "Heavy Anglo-American Tank Losses" "German Population Undaunted" "Anglo-Americans Talks... See More
A Nazi newspaper from a British island...
Item #676703
May 19, 1944
THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), May 19, 1944
* Rare German occupation title
* World War II - WWII - pre D-Day
A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.
Among the front page reports are: "Cassino Evacuated for Better Strategic Position" "Judo-Bolshevism I... See More
Friendly address to the Jews... Capitulation of Guadalupe...
Item #676665
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1759 Among the articles are a continued: "Life of Mary Stuart, Queen of Scotland" "Friendly Address to the Jews" which takes a full page; "Articles of Capitulation between their Excellencies & the Inhabitants of Guadelupe, etc." and "Gazette Account of the Taking of Guadaloupe" which takes more than ... See More
Pre-Holocaust plea for Jewish homeland...
Item #676509
June 19, 1936
THE SCRANTON TIMES, Pennsylvania, June 19, 1936
* David Lloyd George appeals for Jewish homeland
* Former Prime Minister of England
The front page has: "PLEA IS MADE BY LLOYD GEORGE IN BEHALF OF JEWS", with subhead: "SAYS ENGLAND SHOULD CARRY-OUT PLEDGES - RECALLS AID GIVEN TO ALLIES DURING WAR", with considerable supporting text. See images for details.
The front page... See More
Hebrew customs discussed...
Item #676466
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1740 An article of note is: "Discourse on Hebrew Customs Concluded" - which is a continuation from the previous issue.
Under the "Historical Chronicle" near the back is a report which includes: "...Being a general fast was observed with great decency & solemnity throughout the city, & by the Jews also in the
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Under the "Historical Chronicle" near the back is a report which includes: "...Being a general fast was observed with great decency & solemnity throughout the city, & by the Jews also in the
A Jewish homeland in Ethiopia?... Doc Barker killed...
Item #674550
January 15, 1939
PACIFIC EMPRESS, "A Newspaper Printed & Published Daily Aboard Canadian Pacific Steamships", Jan. 15, 1939 A rather rare, small newspaper with the bkpg. having: "Jews Reject Il Duce's Offer of Aid" which was his proposal for establishing a Jewish state in Italian Ethiopia.
Also a report that outlaw Doc Barker, son of Ma Barker & brother of Fred Baker, was kil... See More
A very uncommon title...Religious magazine...
Item #673730
May 01, 1828
NEW JERUSALEM MAGAZINE, (Boston), October, 1827 Although the Boston imprint does not appear on the ftpg., we include a copy of the volume's title page which verifies the city of publication.
A religious publication with contents including: "Salvation In the Commandments" "Revelation & Reason" "Nature & Efficacy of True Prayer" and more.
Complete in... See More
Roosevelt backs Jews...
Item #673711
November 17, 1938
THE GREENSBOROUGH PATRIOT, (Greensboro), North Carolina, Nov. 17, 1938 Front page coverage has a one column heading: "ROOSEVELT HAS SHARP REBUKE FOR JEW HATERS", with a subheading, "Says Public Opinion Deeply Shocked By German Atrocities; 50,000 Jews Held as Hostages". The article goes on to quote Roosevelt: "I myself could scarcely believe that such things coul... See More
Nazi guards kill 12 Jews...
Item #673710
November 24, 1938
THE GREENSBOROUGH PATRIOT, (Greensboro), North Carolina, Nov. 24, 1938 Front page coverage has a one column heading: "DEATH GANTLET OF NAZI GUARDS KILLS 12 JEWS ", with subheading: "Group of 62 Beaten with Spades, Whips and Club on Arrival At Concentration Camp.". The article goes on to state in part, "...12 of a group of 62 well-to-do Jews, allegedly were beate... See More
Hitler backs Mussolini... The Jewish question...
Item #673516
February 02, 1939
THE GREENSBORO PATRIOT, North Carolina, Feb. 2, 1939 The banner headline declares: "HITLER PROMISES SUPPORT FOR MUSSOLINI" with subheads including: THE REICHSTAG HEARS DEMAND OF CHANCELLOR FOR LAND, TRADE", "Fuehrer Warns The United States Not To Interrupt Nazi Program in South America, Raps Ickes".
Included in the article is a list of Declarations including: "... See More
Rochard Strauss and the Nazis re. Jews....
Item #672628
July 13, 1935
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, July 13, 1935
* Richard Strauss and Nazi Germany
* German composer, conductor & pianist
* Resigns because a Jew wrote his opera
The front page has a one column heading: "Richard Strauss Out In Row With The Nazis" with subhead: "In Hot Water Because Jew Wrote Opera Libretto, Composer Resigns" (See)
Complete with 18 pages, light toning at the... See More
Hitler runs for the Presidency...
Item #672430
February 23, 1932
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, February 23, 1932
* Adolph Hitler runs for president (1st report)
* The beginning of his rise to power
* Platform: banishment of all Jews
This 22 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "HITLER TO RUN FOR PRESIDENT", "Leads Nazis Against Von Hindenburg" with smaller subheads that include: "Hitler Pl... See More
Shavuot begins... 1872 Jewish holiday...
Item #672037
June 13, 1872
THE NEW YORK HERALD, June 13, 1872
* Shavuot - Feast of Weeks - Pentacost
* Jews - Jewish holiday - Hebrew festival
Page 4 has an article headed: "The Jewish Feast Of Pentacost" with subhead. (see)
Complete with 10 pages, nice condition.
Published by P. T. Barnum... View of Concord, New Hampshire...
Item #669880
January 29, 1853
THE ILLUSTRATED NEWS New York, Feb. 12, 1853 Among the prints in this short-lived paper (lasted just 48 issues) are: "Floating Mortar" "Astor Place Opera House" "Ladies Presenting the Great Temperance Petition at Albany" "The Seals of Jerusalem".
Also a nice nearly half page overview of the city of: "Concord, New Hampshire" "... See More
Published by P.T. Barnum...
Item #669878
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, Jan. 22, 1853 * Published by P. T. Barnum
Among the prints are: "Captain Ericsson Explaining His Invention to the Editors of New York" "Floating Mortar" "Astor Place Opera House" "Ball of the New York Fire Department..." "The Seals of Jerusalem" a nice town view of: "Concord, New Hampshire with 5 smaller... See More
1945 Irma Grese captured photo...
Item #669724
April 23, 1945
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 23, 1945
* Female SS guard Irma Grese
* Bergen-Belsen concentration camp
* Jewish Holocaust - exterminations - atrocities
* Related photos - including one showing female SS-Guards
While the front page has a nice banner headline concerning the last days before Germany would surrender, the back page has a somewhat famous photo showing female SS Guards. Wh... See More
Surrender of Belgrade...
George Whitefield... Methodism... Hebrew customs...
Item #669527
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, September, 1739* Historical Jewish and Christian content
* George Whitefield
* Surrender of Belgrade
One of the articles within is headed: "Continuation of the dissertation begun in our Last Whether the Hebrews Borrow'd any Customs from the Heathens" which takes over 1 1/2 pages (see photos for portions). Another article ... See More
1873 Congregation Emanu-EL of New York...
Item #669414
December 14, 1873
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 14, 1873
* Congregation Emanu-El of New York - temple
* First reform Jewish congregation of NYC
* Rabbi Gustav Gottheil - Jews - Judaica
The top of page 7 has a one column heading: "Temple Emanuel" with subhead. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete with 16 pages, minor spine wear, nice condition.... See More
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