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Supporting the cause of prohibition of alcohol... The first issue...
Item #674964
August 01, 1892
OAK & IVY LEAF, Chicago, August, 1892 This is a small newspaper which supported temperance (prohibition of alcohol). This newspaper was the "Organ of the National Y.W.C.T.U." as noted in the masthead.
Eight pages, 9 by 11 1/2 inches, generally nice condition with a handsome masthead.... See More
Two 1798 Thanksgiving sermons...
Item #674945
December 26, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 26, 1798 Over a column on the front page is taken up with: "Extracts From a Thanksgiving Sermon, Delivered in the Vicinity of Boston" which is under the heading: "Clerical Patriotism", followed by: "Extracts from the Rev. Dr. Eckley's Discourse on Thanksgiving Day", which carries over to page 2. The balance of the issue... See More
News on the John Brown invasion... Capture of a slave ship...
Item #674859
November 15, 1859
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 15, 1859 The ftpg. has an article: "Arrival Of A Captured Slaver" concerns the barque Emily, captured on the coast of Africa: "...This is the fourth slaver taken within six months by the African squadron...".
Also on the ftpg: "The Harper's Ferry Conspiracy--Close of the Trial and Sentence of Prisoners" which i... See More
Muhammad Ali is stripped of his boxing crown...
Item #674758
April 29, 1967
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, April 28 & 29, 1967
* Cassius Clay changes name to Muhammad Ali
* Stripped of the Heavyweight boxing title belt
* For avoiding Vietnam War military draft
The April 28th issue has a one column heading on the front page: "Clay Refuses to Take Oath After Passing Exams" (see) The April 29th issue has a one column heading on page 4: "Cla... See More
Washington crew wins Olympic gold in 1936....
Item #674757
August 15, 1936
Here is a single leaf (page 7 & 8) only from the THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 15, 1936
* University of Washington Huskies
* Wins Olympic gold in rowing
* Famous upset vs. Nazi Germany
Page 7 of this single leaf has a banner headline: "Fifth Successful Olympic Eight-Oared Rowing Title Is Captured by U. S." with subheads and 2 related photos, one showing the famous crew from the ... See More
Charles Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping Trial...
Item #674756
January 24, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 24, 1935.
* Charles Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping Trial
* Bruno Hauptmann & the ladder traced to him ?
* Loads of court testimony
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "EXPERT TRACES TOOL MARKS ON LADDER TO HAUPTMANN, PART OF WOOD TO HIS ATTIC" with subheads. (see) Much more inside with multiple pages of court testimony
... See More
* Charles Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping Trial
* Bruno Hauptmann & the ladder traced to him ?
* Loads of court testimony
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "EXPERT TRACES TOOL MARKS ON LADDER TO HAUPTMANN, PART OF WOOD TO HIS ATTIC" with subheads. (see) Much more inside with multiple pages of court testimony
Pat Riley takes over for the Lakers...
Item #674755
November 20, 1981
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 20, 1981
* Los Angeles Lakers basketball
* Pat Riley takes over as head coach
* "Showtime" era is born - Magic Johnson
* Best publication to be had - rare as such
The front page has a banner headline: "Coach Fired in Lakers Feud" with subhead: "Dismissal Comes After Magic Johnson Attack" The front page of the sport's section has a ... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1687...
Item #674754
August 29, 1687
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 29, 1687
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As was the case with most newspapers of the 17th century, this is complete as a single sheet, me... See More
Wall Street Journal from the Great Depression...
Item #674753
November 17, 1931
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, San Francisco, California, November 17, 1931
* Original from the Great Depression
This newspaper has business news, charts, stock quotes and more throughout during a time in American history that was not so promising. Get a first hand look at what was going on in the business World during this dark time.
Complete with 8 pages, light even toning, a little margin wear... See More
The financial panic of 1873...
Item #674748
September 29, 1873
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 29, 1873
* Wall Street - stock market failure
The top of page 7 has a one column heading: "WALL STREET" with subheads. (see) Coverage of "The Panic of 1873", brought on in part by the failure of Jay Cooke & Company. Great to have this NYC publication.
Complete with 12 pages, pages numbers are out of order, nice condition.... See More
The financial panic of 1869... Construction of St. Patrick's Cathedral...
Item #674747
September 25, 1869
NEW YORK HERALD, Sun.., Sept. 26, 1869
* "Black Friday" (Sept. 24th) - 2nd report **
* New York Wall Street financial crisis
* Stock Market & gold Panic begins
The top of page 3 has one column headings: "WALL STREET" "The Scene of Friday's Great Financial Contest and Stampede" "The Government Sale of Gold Yesterday" and more. Text takes... See More
From 1878 Sag Harbor, Long Island...
Item #674745
March 07, 1878
THE SAG HARBOR EXPRESS, Sag Harbor, Long Island, New York, March 7, 1878
* Rare high class community publication
An uncommon title from this once-famous whaling town near the eastern end of Long Island, now more famous as a playground for the rich & famous who frequent the neighboring Hamptons.
A third of the ftpg. is taken up with local advertisements.
Four pages, a few margin tears, ... See More
Douglas MacArthur lands in Japan....
Item #674717
August 30, 1945
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, August 30, 1945
* U.S. occupation of Japan begins
* General Douglas MacArthur takes over
* USS Missouri (Big Mo) in Tokyo Bay
The front page has a great banner headline in bold lettering: "BEGIN OCCUPATION!" with subheads. Nice for display. A few related photos are on the back page. First report coverage on the initial landing in Japan by the United States ... See More
Spirit photography fraud trial.... ghosts...
Item #674642
April 24, 1869
THE NEW YORK HERALD, April 24, 1869
* Spirit photography - ghosts
* William H. Mumler fraud trial
Page 7 has an article with much testimony headed: "SPIRIT PHOTOGRAPHY" "Marshal Tooker's Ghostly Raid" "Prospero Mumler and His Gentile Ariel in Court" and more. (See) Text takes up almost 3 full columns.
Complete with 12 pages, minor margin wear, generally ni... See More
Mehmet Ali Agca's pardon w/ photo...
Item #674641
December 28, 1983
SUN-TIMES, Chicago, Dec. 28, 1983
* Pope John Paul II
* Mehmet Ali Agca
* Famous meeting photo
The front page has a heading that reads: "Pope pardons assailant after prison meeting" with photo. (see) First report coverage continues on page 14 with another related photo.
Complete with all 104 pages, tabloid size, small archival mend on page 2, very nice condition.
wikipedia no... See More
Viola Liuzzo murder funeral... KKK crime...
Item #674640
May 05, 1965
DETROIT FREE PRESS, Mass. May 5, 1965
* Informant Gary Thomas Rowe
* re. Viola Liuzzo murder
* Ku Klux Klan crimes
* re. Civil Rights March at Selma
The front page has a nice banner headline: "FBI Spy Picks Klansman As Slayer in Liuzzo Trial" with subheads and small photo of Rowe. (see) Nice for display. Nice to have from the hometown of Liuzzo, rare as such.
Complete with all ... See More
Death Of William Seward In 1872....
Item #674639
October 14, 1872
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 14, 1872
* William H. Seward death
* U.S. Secretary of State under Abraham Lincoln
The front page has a few reports regarding the death of William H. Seward under the headings: "Mr. Seward's Death" "A Tribute To The Dead Statesman" "Honors At Syracuse" "Preparing For the Funeral?" (see)
Other news of the day. Complete ... See More
Sheriff Roy F. "Doc" Holley killed...
Item #674638
January 17, 1933
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass. January 17, 1933
* Ross Township, Lakeland County, Indiana
* Sheriff Roy F. "Doc" Holley killed
The front page has a one column heading: "Bullets End Farmer's Battle With Police" with subhead. (see)
Complete with 12 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally nice.... See More
Manson sentenced to death... Calley & the Mylai massacre...
Item #674637
March 30, 1971
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, March 30, 1971
* Charles Manson & girls sentenced to death
* William Calley Jr. found guilty
* My Lai Massacre - South Vietnam
The front page has two notable reports, the first being a 3 column heading: "Death Sentence Given 'To Protect Society'" (see)
The other notable front page report is a four column heading: "Uproar Ove... See More
Death of Gene Autry, in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #674634
October 03, 1998
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 3, 1998
* Gene Autry death (1st report)
* American singer, actor & more
* "The Singing Cowboy"
* Best title to be had ?
The top of the front page features a photo of Gene Autry, beneath which is a two column head: "Cowboy Tycoon Gene Autry" with subhead. Much more on pages 28 & 29 with related photos. Loads of text. And more related cove... See More
Alabama Rose Bowl in 1946
Item #674633
January 02, 1946
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., January 2, 1946
* Rose Bowl: Alabama Crimson Tide vs. USC Trojans
* Orange Bowl: Miami Hurricanes vs. Holy Cross Crusaders
* Sugar Bowl: Oklahoma State Cowboys vs. St. Mary's
* Cotton Bowl: Texas Longhorns vs. Missouri Tigers
The top of page 10 has a two column heading: "Alabama Routs Trojans" with subhead, related photo, stats and lineups. Cov... See More
Tennessee Valley Authority Act signed...
Item #674632
May 19, 1933
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, May 19, 1933
* Tennessee Valley Authority Act signed
* Franklin D. Roosevelt FDR
The front page has a headline with subheads that include: "Grant Shoals Project Enacted by President" with smaller subhead. (see)
Complete with 24 pages, light toning, a little margin wear, small library stamp within masthead, generally good.... See More
Death of Mormon patriarch "Uncle John" Smith... Nativism in Catholic Church...
Item #674631
July 14, 1854
NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, July 14, 1854
* Death of Mormon Patriarch "Uncle John" Smith
Near the bottom of the last column on the front page is an article headed: "Death of the Patriarch, John Smith" being a descriptive article on the death of "Uncle John" Smith, the uncle of Mormon founder Joseph Smith.
He was the leader of the Latter-Day Saints in Utah... See More
Chicago gangland war in full swing...
Item #674629
September 13, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Sept. 13, 1930
* Chicago gangland wars
* Al 'Scarface' Capone era
* Prohibition & great depression
* Best title to be had - rare as such
The front page has a great banner headline concerning the gangland wars in Chicago that reads: "TURN RACKET QUIZ ON CAPONE" with subheads. (see) Nice for display.
When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, ... See More
Early announcement that the Treaty of Peace has been signed: the Revolutionary War is over...
Item #674616
September 11, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, September 11, 1783
* Treaty of Paris (peace) announcement
* End of the Revolutionary War
An extremely historic issue, as the front page begins with a report taken from the London Gazette of the day prior announcing the signing of the Definitive Treaty of Peace, formally ending the Revolutionary War.
It reads in part: "On Saturday night last, ... See More
American prohibition ends in 3 more states...
Item #674592
September 13, 1933
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., Sept. 13, 1933
* Prohibition ending in America
* Maryland, Minnesota & Colorado
* Beer returns - legal liquor
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "WETS WIN MARYLAND AND LEAD VOTING IN MINNESOTA, COLORADO" with subheads. (see)
Complete with all 26 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally very nice.... See More
Adolph Hitler made chancellor of Germany...
Item #674591
January 31, 1933
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, January 31, 1933
* Adolph Hitler becomes chancellor
* Nazi Germany begins climb to total power
* First event that led to the eventual Jewish Holocaust
The front page has a one column heading: "BERLIN THRONGS CHEER HITLER AS CHANCELLOR" with subhead. Much more on page 4. A few related photos are on the back page. Coverage on Adolph Hitler becoming the new ch... See More
Ad for a return trip on the Titanic...
Item #674590
April 09, 1912
NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, April 9, 1912
* Pre Sinking the RMS Titanic
* Return trip home advertisement
* Just 1 day prior to departure
Published shortly before the world's largest ship--the "unsinkable" Titanic--would make history by sinking in the North Atlantic, this newspaper contains an advertisement on page 11 for the return trip of the Titanic. Obviously a trip which wou... See More
18th century Baltimore... Slave advertisements...
Item #674589
October 17, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Oct. 17, 1798
* Rare 18th century American title
* (4) Slaves advertisements
The ftpg. is taken up with ads including 13 illustrated ship ads and 2 slavery related ads. Page 3 has two more and the back page has another one. (see)
News of the day with several other advertisements. Four pages, minor light damp staining, generally very nice.... See More
Prohibition coming to an end ?....
Item #674588
December 27, 1932
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Dec. 27, 1932
* Prohibition coming to an end ?
* Illegal beer & liquor to return
* Gangster days are numbered
The front page has a great banner headline that announces: "GARNER SAYS: BEER OR DEFICIT" with subheads. (see) Not a historical event here but a very nice issue for display regarding the upcoming end in prohibition. When it comes to nefarious a... See More
1st American space walk... Gemini 4....
Item #674587
June 04, 1965
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 4, 1965.
* Astronaut - Major Edward H. White
* Gemini 4 Space Capsule
* First American Space Walk
The front page has a banner headline: "Space Twins Back On Schedule" Also heading at the bottom of the front page with a related illustration. (see) First report coverage on the Gemini 4 space flight in which Edward Higgins White became the first
1898 Battle of Manila Bay victory....
Item #674585
May 06, 1898
THE OAKMAN NEWS, Alabama, May 6, 1898
* Battle of Manila Bay, Philippines
* Admiral George Dewey's victory
* Spanish-American War
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "A GLORIOUS VICTORY" with subhead. (see)
Complete with 4 pages, light toning, a little margin wear, should be handled with care.... See More
Larry Kelley wins Heisman Trophy... Yale...
Item #674584
December 17, 1936
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, December 17, 1936
* Larry Kelley wins Heisman Trophy
* Yale University college football
* Conneaut, Ashtabula County, Ohio
The top of page 25 has one column headings : "KELLEY RECEIVES HEISMAN TROPHY; DISCUSES GAME" "Yale End Calls Football Big Business" with smaller subheads. (see) First report coverage on Larry Kelley winning the Heisman Trophy ... See More
Prelude to the great 1929 stock market crash ?...
Item #674583
May 23, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 23, 1929
* Wall Street, New York City
* Stock exchange market
* Prelude to the great crash ?
The top of the front page has one column headings: "STOCK PRICES BREAK IN WIDE SELLING DUE TO BANK RATE SCARE" "Active Issues Lead Decline, the Losses Ranging From 2 to 18 Points" "Wave Comes Late In Day" and more. (see) Was this a warning sign ... See More
Ulysses S. Grant is re-elected..
Item #674582
November 06, 1872
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 6, 1872
* Ulysses S. Great elected president
Page 3 has nice one column headings that include: "THE BATTLE WON" "ANOTHER APPOMATTOX!" "Disastrous Rout of the Liberals" "GRANT RE-ELECTED" and more with elections numbers.
Twelve pages, large piece torn away at the upper right corner of the 1st leaf (pages 1 &
... See More
* Ulysses S. Great elected president
Page 3 has nice one column headings that include: "THE BATTLE WON" "ANOTHER APPOMATTOX!" "Disastrous Rout of the Liberals" "GRANT RE-ELECTED" and more with elections numbers.
Twelve pages, large piece torn away at the upper right corner of the 1st leaf (pages 1 &
1934 Professional Wrestling match (fake?)....
Item #674581
November 20, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 20, 1934
* Early professional wrestling
* Secret exposed for the 1st time ?
Page 29 has a one column heading: "LONDOS CONQUERS MARSHALL ON MAT" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the Jim Londos vs. Everett Marshall pro wrestling match in which was made famous with the exposing of the sport being fake.
Other news, sports and advertisements o... See More
Jeffries wins the heavyweight title... front page illustration
Item #674580
June 10, 1899
THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Penn., June 10, 1899
* James Jeffries wins heavyweight boxing title
* w/ illustration - vs. Robert Fitzsimmons
The top of page 3 has one column headings: "JEFFRIES IS CHAMPION" "Easily Defeats Fitzsimmons In The Great Battle" and more with illustration of Jeffries. Also round by round coverage.
Complete with 8 pages, light even toning, 2 larg... See More
1933 Giants vs Senators... World Series...
Item #674579
October 08, 1933
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, October 8, 1933
* New York Giants are champions
* Washington Senators
* World Series MLB Baseball
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "GIANTS WIN WORLD TITLE, DEFEATING SENATORS 4-3 ON OTT'S HOMER IN 10TH" with subheads and box scores.
The front page of the sport's section has a nice banner headline: &quo... See More
UN Opens in 1946.....
Item #674576
January 11, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 11, 1946
* First meeting of the United Nations
* Westminster Central Hall, London, England
The front page has a two column headline announcing: "UNO OPENED; ATTLEE ASKS WORLD UNITY" with subheads. (see) Much more on pages 2 and 3 with related photos.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 38 pages, light toning at the marg... See More
1948 Bogotazo... Colombia riots....
Item #674575
April 10, 1948
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., April 10, 1948
* Bogota, Colombia riot
* Mariano Ospina Perez
* Jorge Eliecer Gaitan
The top of the front page has a nice headline: "COLOMBIAN CAPITOL SEIZED BY MOBS WHICH KILL, BURN, LOOT; U. S. DELEGATES SAFE" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 32 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally very nice.... See More
Russian spy Alger Hiss found Guilty...
Item #674574
January 25, 1950
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., January 25, 1950
* Alger Hiss sentenced
* Convicted Soviet spy
The top of front page has a four column headline: "Alger Hiss Sentenced To 5 Years In Prison" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 26 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally nice.
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
Zaro Agha death... 160 years old. ?..
Item #674572
June 29, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 29, 1934
* Zaro Agha Aga death (1st report)
* 160 years old ? - Instanbul, Turkey
The front page has a one column heading: "Zaro Agha, the 160 Year Old Turk, Is Dead" (see) A small photo of Aga is on the front page.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 42 pages, rag edition in great condition.... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1677...
Item #674571
November 05, 1677
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Nov. 5, 1677
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As was the case with most newspapers of the 17th century, this is complete as a single sheet, measurin... See More
1945 Attack on Yokosuka, Japan....
Item #674570
July 19, 1945
MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, July 19, 1945
* Attack on Yokosuka - Japan
* United States Navy air raid
* Imperial Japanese Navy
The front page has a great banner headline: "HALSEY HITS JAP NAVY IN HIDEOUT" with subheads and related photo. Nice for display.
Complete with 18 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, a few spots of stray ink writing throughout with one on ... See More
Murderer and body snatcher Edward Gein...
Item #674566
November 18, 1957
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, November 18, 1957
* Ed Gein caught & arrested
* Murderer and body snatcher
* Plainfield, Wisconsin butcher
The bottom of the front page has a three column heading: "10 Human Skulls Found" (see) His killings, collecting of corpses and what he did with those bodies where portrayed in many movies including "Psycho" and "Silence of ... See More
Muhammad Ali (Cassius Clay) title match vs. Ernie Terrell...
Item #674564
February 07, 1967
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., February 7, 1967
* Muhammad Ali - Cassius Clay
* Heavyweight boxing title match fight
* Ernie Terrell
The top of page 10 has a three column heading: "Clay Humiliates Terrell; Folley Seen Next Foe" with photo. (see)
Complete with 18 pages, light toning at the margins, a little spine wear, generally nice.
wikipedia notes: In 1967, Ali and Terrell met ... See More
Fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989.....
Item #674563
November 11, 1989
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 11, 1989
* Fall of the Berlin Wall
* Brandenburg Gate w/ photo
The top of the front page has a headline: "East Germans Punch 1st Holes in Wall, Pledge Free Elections'" with subheads and related photo. More on the following pages with a full page pictorial.
Complete 1st section only with all 36 pages, nice condition.... See More
"A Rainy Day With Uncle Remus" in 3 parts... 1881...
Item #674511
June 01, 1881
(3) SCRIBNER'S MONTHLY, New York, for June, July & August of 1881 Offered is an original printing of: "A Rainy Day With Uncle Remus", by Joel Chandler Harris, split over three volumes (June-August, 1881). To the best of our knowledge, this was written for Scribner's Magazine.
Other articles, poetry, etc. from the era are found throughout.
This three-issue set is... See More
1866 Veto of the Freedmen's Bureau Bill...
Item #674509
February 20, 1866
THE SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Mass., February 20, 1866
* Freedmen's Bureau Bill
* Andrew Johnson veto message
The top of page 2 has one column headings: "Veto By The President" "No Signature For The Freedmen's Bureau Bill" "Able And Powerful Argument" and more. (see) Message takes up about 2 1/2 columns and is signed in type: Andrew Johnson.
... See More
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