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The day before Robert E. Lee would surrender... A Mormon canal...
Item #705562
April 08, 1865
BOSTON TRANSCRIPT SUPPLEMENT, April 8, 1865 This first column has some interesting articles including: "Jeff. Davis On The Value of Money" "Gen. Sherman on Peace & the End of the War" "A Mormon Enterprise", the latter concerning the Mormons digging a canal for irrigation and navigation.
Complete as a single sheet "Supplement" issue, an archival me... See More
Captured letter of Jeff. Davis to Robert E. Lee...
Item #705561
July 10, 1863
THE EVENING BULLETIN, Providence, Rhode Island, July 10, 1863 The first column heads on the front page include: "The Captured Letter of Jeff. Davis to Lee" "He Says Lee Has Made a Mistake' "He Has Neither Horses nor Men to Send" "He Was Anxious About Vicksburg" "A Battle Expected at Once Near Williamsport" "Movements of the Opposing Armie... See More
Wonderfully detailed reports on the Hamilton - Burr duel...
Item #705560
August 17, 1804
THE TIMES, London, England, Aug. 17, 1804 This is a wonderful issue on the infamous Hamilton-Burr duel, with page 2 beginning: "We yesterday received sets of the N.Y. papers...They are almost entirely filled with particulars relating to that melancholy event, the death of General Hamilton, which has diffused a general; gloom over every part of the American continent...That unfortunate c... See More
On the lives of Jefferson and Adams, recently deceased...
Item #705559
August 15, 1826
THE TIMES, London, England, Aug. 15, 1826 Page 2 has an entire column taken up with a fine report concerning the lives of Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, appropriately headed: "Jefferson And Adams". These two founding fathers died on the same day, July 4, 1826, ironically the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
There are two portions to the detailed article, the ... See More
Washington D.C. is captured by the British, in a British newspaper...
Item #705558
September 27, 1814
THE TIMES, London, England, Sept. 27, 1814 Page 3 has an entire column taken up with a notable report headed: "CAPTURE OF THE CITY OF WASHINGTON" which begins: "We stop the press to announce the receipt of the following most important intelligence from America:---BULLETIN" "Capt. Wainwright...arrived early this morning at this office with dispatches from Vince A... See More
John F. Kennedy is assassinated...
Item #705557
November 23, 1963
NEW YORK HERALD TRIBUNE, Nov. 23, 1963 A two line banner head: "Kennedy Assassinated - Johnson Sworn As President" with the two front page photos showing the Kennedys just moments before the fatal shot, and L.B. Johnson being sworn in as President.
Photos of his life appear on pages 3 & 5.
The complete first section (of 2) with pages 1-20, never bound nor trimmed, i... See More
V-E Day is proclaimed...
Item #705556
May 08, 1945
DAILY NEWS, New York City, May 8, 1945 The entire front page is taken up with a huge photo of a large, gleeful crowd in New York City with the words: " IT'S OVER IN EUROPE ! " dropped out of the photo.
Also on the front page is: "Proclamation Due At 9.A.M." There are related articles on pages 2 & 3, and the doublepage centerfold, plus the back page has a banner ... See More
Opening review for the 1976 movie "The Bad News Bears"...
Item #705555
May 03, 1976
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, May 3, 1976
* "The Bad News Bears" - American sports comedy
* Opening premiere movie film review w/ photo
* Actor Walter Matthau & actress Tatum O'Neal
Page 123 has the opening review of the film "The Bad News Bears" with heading: "I'd Rather 'Lose' by Winning Than 'Win' by Losing&... See More
1976 "All the President's Men" World premiere ad...
Item #705554
April 05, 1976
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, April 5, 1976
* "All the President's Men" film opening
* World premiere movie advertisement
* American biographical political thriller
* re. Watergate scandal - Richard Nixon
* Actors Robert Redford & Dustin Hoffman
Page 67 has a nice full page advertisement for for the World premiere of "All the Presid... See More
World War II officially comes to an end... First Jewish Miss America...
Item #705552
September 03, 1945
THE STARS & STRIPES, Paris Edition, Sept. 3, 1945 Although the fighting with Japan ended August 14, the war was not officially over until the surrender documents were signed aboard the U.S.S. Missouri on September 2. This newspaper--a military newspaper no less--has a banner headline: "Japs Sign, 6-Yr. War Ends" with various related subheads.
Also of interest is a back page ph... See More
The D-Day invasion...
Item #705549
June 06, 1944
THE HONOLULU ADVERTISER, EXTRA, June 6, 1944 A displayable issue given this dramatic front page headline: "ALLIES SMASH ON" above which is dropped out of a black box: "EXTRA". Various war-related subheads and map showing the invasion area of Northern France.
Complete in 12 pages, minor margin wear, nice condition.
America enters World War II...
Item #705547
December 08, 1941
SAN FRANCISCO EXAMINER--EXTRA--Dec. 8, 1941 This issue has one of the best and most displayable headlines on America's entry into World War II following the attack on Pearl Harbor, with a huge, banner "EXTRA" above the masthead, and the large headline: "U.S. - JAP WAR!" with "HAWAII, MANILA BOMBED; TWO U.S. WARSHIPS SUNK".
There are various subheads including: &q... See More
Hamilton's historic plan for a National Bank...
Item #705541
December 25, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, Dec. 25, 1790 The front page has the" "Plan Of A National Bank, As laid before the House of Representatives of the United States by the Secretary of the Treasury, the 13th instant."
This was the very historic--and significant plan of Alexander Hamilton. On December 15 Hamilton submitted a report to Congress making the case. He ... See More
George Washington & John Adams...
Item #705540
May 22, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, May 22, 1790 Most of the front page is a letter headed "Discourses on Davilia" (# VI) which was a series of papers on political history written by John Adams.
Inside has various news of the day with page 3 having reports from "Congress" taking about half of the page. A brief item at the bottom of page 3 notes: "The President o... See More
Captured by Indians... Treasury Dept. document on the historic Funding Act of 1790...
Item #705539
September 25, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Sept. 25, 1790 The back page has a "Proclamation" signed by the King of France: Louis.
The front page has a notable item headed: "Treasury Department" concerning the historic Funding Act of 1790, whereby the new federal government assumed the debts of the individual states incurred during the Revolutionary War.
Page 3 has an inter... See More
Female intrepidity...
Item #705537
December 20, 1800
WEEKLY MUSEUM, New York, Dec. 20, 1800 Among the articles: "Instance of Female Intrepidity" "Cruel Russian Punishment" "Tobacco" "Fire" and more.
Four pages, 9 1/2 by 11 1/2 inches, nice condition.
The "downfall of Babylon" and "fake news"...
Item #705536
November 07, 1835
THE DOWNFALL OF BABYLON, New York, Nov. 7, 1835 A quite rare & unusual weekly (later semi-monthly) newspaper with strong anti-Catholic leanings published by: "Samuel B. Smith, Late a Popish Priest", as noted in the dateline. This newspaper published from 1834-1839 & features an engraving in the masthead showing various churches in ruin and a subtitle: "Or, the Triumph ... See More
German language newspaper from 1833 Harrisburg...
Item #705534
January 02, 1834
HARRISBURGER MORGENROTHE, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Jan. 2, 1834 A quite scarce newspaper for the German-speaking community in the Harrisburg area, printed entirely in the German language. Gregory's "Union List of American Newspapers" notes that only the Pennsylvania State Library has a reasonable run of this title, two other institutions having but a single issue.
Four pages,... See More
By the Shaker Community...
Item #705533
THE SHAKER, Shakers, New York, and Shaker Village, New Hampshire, February, 1876 A monthly publication "Published By The United Societies" for those in the Shaker community, quite famous today for the style of furniture they produced.Much religious content as might be expected.
Eight pages, 9 1/4 by 12 1/2 inches, glued at the spine, very nice condition.... See More
Boer War newspaper, "Special Siege Edition" on necessity paper...
Item #705532
April 30, 1900
THE MAFEKING MAIL--SPECIAL SIEGE EDITION, South Africa, May 14, 1900 A fascinating newspaper published during the Boer War under "siege" conditions. Note above the dateline: "Issued Daily, Shells Permitting".
Items include: "Events of the Day" "Eloff Takes the Fort" "The Baralongs Rose to the Occasion" "Boer Treachery" and more.
S... See More
Jefferson Davis' family...
Item #705531
October 11, 1866
LANCASTER INTELLIGENCER, Pennsylvania, Oct. 11, 1866 Page 2 includes: "Jefferson Davis' Family" "How the President Feels" "A Wonderful Dream--Narrow Escape of a Railroad Train" and more.
Four pages, very nice condition.
By famed attorney & politician William Jennings Bryan...
Item #705530
January 06, 1905
THE COMMONER, Lincoln, Nebraska, Jan. 6, 1905 As noted just under the title: "William J. Bryan, Editor & Proprietor". Bryan was an unsuccessful Democratic Presidential nominee in 1896, 1900 and 1908. He was a strong supporter of Prohibition in the 1920s, and energetically attacked Darwinism and evolution, most famously at the Scopes Trial in 1925. Five days after winning the ca... See More
Rare, short-lived Texas newspaper from its first capital... The virtues of Brazoria County...
Item #705527
January 28, 1888
THE OLD CAPITOL, Columbia, Texas, Jan. 28, 1888 Yes, Columbia--now known as West Columbia--was the first formal capital of Texas, established in 1836. A quite rare title which existed for less than 2 years. Only one institution has a substantial holding of this title and its file is not complete.
Page 2 has: "BRAZORIA COUNTY" "Richest Dirt On Earth!" "Most De
Scarce French-English newspaper from Louisiana...
Item #705526
July 30, 1870
LE LOUISIANAIS, Convent, Louisiana, July 30, 1870 A scarce title which existed from 1865 thru 1883, but of which very few issues surface. It is a single sheet newspaper with the front entirely in French while the reverse is in English save for the advertisements, most being in French.
Folio size, wide margins, nice condition.
1976 Bruce Springsteen nightclub advertisement...
Item #705525
October 04, 1976
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 4, 1976
* Early Bruce Springsteen "The Boss" performance
* "Born to Run" album with E Street Band tour
* American rock singer, songwriter & guitarist
* Palladium nightclub concert hall advertisement
Page 84 has a full page, though plain looking advertisement for a "BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN" performanc... See More
Battle of Fort Donelson.... Lincoln on Emancipation... Constitution for Deseret...
Item #705524
March 12, 1862
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, March 12, 1862 The front page begins with: "Are the Abolition, Free Negroites to Force this War into One of Emancipation?" which is a prophetic article. Also: "Sec. Chase Working Slaves on Southern Plantations". Inside has over half a page on the continued: "Reflections On The Present Crisis".
Another page is mostly taken up with: &q... See More
A Southern-leaning newspaper in the North...
Item #705523
March 04, 1863
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, March 4, 1863 Among the various articles in this issue are: "A Timely Warning" "Are We a Military Despotism?" "Free Negroes in St. Louis--Abolition Philanthropy!" "Virginia Before the Abolition Raid" "Letter From the Army" and much more.
Eight pages, a vertical crease near the middle, good condition.
Described ... See More
THE BAND (Rock Band) Palladium Nightclub '76 Concert...
Item #705522
September 13, 1976
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Sep. 13, 1976
* THE BAND Canadian-American rock band
* Palladium nightclub concert hall advertisement
Page 83 has a nice advertisement for a upcoming "THE BAND" concerts at the Palladium nightclub in Manhattan. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to sa... See More
Best San Francisco earthquake issue to be had...
Item #705521
April 19, 1906
THE CALL-CHRONICLE-EXAMINER, San Francisco, California, April 19, 1906 This newspaper is destined to be--if not already--one of the premiere issues of the early 20th century.
See the photos for the great headlines and reports found not only on the front page but on all four pages.
Due to the destruction of the presses in San Francisco, these three separate & competing newspapers combin... See More
1978 Bob Marley editorial w/ photos...
Item #705520
April 17, 1978
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, April 17, 1978
* Bob Marley and the Wailers editorial w/ photos
* Jamaican reggae music singer songwriter - guitarist
The front page has a heading within a photo of Bob Marley: "Bob Marley Satisfies His Soul" (see image)
Page 75 has a editorial with same heading and another photo of Marley. (see images)
I suspect this to b... See More
The Nazi perspective on the Battle of Britain...
Item #705519
September 19, 1940
BERLINER ILLUSTRIRTE ZEITUNG, Germany, Sept. 19, 1940 This was the Life magazine of Germany, filled with various photos.
The full front page shows German pilots returning from a bombing mission over England. Several photos show the results of the bombing raids, known as the "Battle of Britain".
Tabloid size, complete in 32 pages, nice condition.
Opening day review for the 1978 movie "Pretty Baby"...
Item #705518
April 10, 1978
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, April 10, 1978
* "Pretty Baby" - American historical drama film
* Opening day movie review and advertisement
* Brooke Shields - Susan Sarandon - Keith Carradine
Page 45 is taken up with the opening day review of the drama film "Pretty Baby" with heading: "Little Lolita Lost" and related photo. (see image... See More
Opening day ad for the 1978 movie "Madame Rosa"...
Item #705515
March 20, 1978
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, March 20, 1978
* Madame Rosa - American opening day advertisement
* French drama film movie - Actress Simone Signoret
The back page has a full page ad for the opening day showing of "Madame Rosa" (see images) Page 41 has a smaller ad for the film.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reas... See More
A large & decorative masthead... How to avoid taxation...
Item #705514
December 16, 1722
THE ORIGINAL LONDON POST OR, HEATHCOTE'S INTELLIGENCE, London, England, Dec. 16, 1723 A rare title with the text running continuously from issue to issue, the lead sentence being the completion of the last sentence from the previous issue.
This was done by several periodicals during this period to avoid the tax on newspapers. This format classified it as a pamphlet, and therefore no tax... See More
Chasing down Jack the Ripper...
Item #705513
October 18, 1888
THE TIMES, London, England, Oct. 18, 1888 "Jack the Ripper" reports were common in the latter half of 1888, capturing the interest of people on both sides of the Atlantic as evidenced by the reports in many newspapers in the United States. It was the international "sensation" of the era, and a case which was never conclusively solved. Not surprisingly, issues of the respe... See More
Pirate Jean LaFitte and much more on Galveston, Texas...
Item #705511
December 27, 1817
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, December 27, 1817 Certainly the best report in this issue is headed: "Of Galveston" which is about--among other items concerning Galveston, Texas--the noted pirate Lafitte. Part of the text includes: "...Galvezton is a small island or sand bar situate in the bay of St. Barnard on the coast of Texas...Among the most conspicuous chara... See More
The French evacuated Yorktown... Treaty particulars arrived in Paris...
Item #705510
April 03, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 3, 1783 The back page includes: "...an account that an American frigate had arrived at Nantes, on board which came...This gentleman, who is in the service of Congress, has brought over the outlines of the treaty which is to be definitive between America and Great Britain. He is lodged at Dr. Franklin's, which is more commonly known by the na... See More
The French evacuated Yorktown... Treaty particulars arrived in Paris...
Item #705509
April 03, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 3, 1783 The back page includes: "...an account that an American frigate had arrived at Nantes, on board which came...This gentleman, who is in the service of Congress, has brought over the outlines of the treaty which is to be definitive between America and Great Britain. He is lodged at Dr. Franklin's, which is more commonly known by the n... See More
The Captain Huddy and Captain Asgill affair...
Item #705508
July 16, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 16, 1782 Page 3 has a nice accounting of the controversial hanging of American patriot Capt. Huddy and the resulting Asgill Affair including: "...Capt. Lippencot (the executioner of Capt. Huddy) was under trial of a court martial...that he would be condemned & punished; for it has been proved that he deliberately, & without any order, took the... See More
Capt. Cook explores the South Pacific...
Item #705506
August 01, 1771
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 1, 1771 An inside page has an: "Authentic Account of OTAHITEE, or George's Island; together with some of the particulars of the three years Voyage lately made by Mr. Banks, and Dr. Solander, in the Years 1768, 1769 and 1770".
This was the island of Tahiti, with the article having much detail about what these botanists discovered & docume... See More
Beautiful & colorful front cover...
Item #705505
February 06, 1892
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Feb. 6, 1892 The very handsome front page shows two women, a child & a man: "Driving A Bargain." Done in full color--unusual for front pages at this time--making it a very nice display item.
Twenty pages, in very nice, clean condition.
Twenty pages, in very nice, clean condition.
The latest improvement on the bicycle...
Item #705503
August 19, 1868
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Aug. 19, 1868 Inside is an article: "Improvement in the Velocipede" accompanied by a print of "Hanlons' Patent Improved Velocipede", an early model of a bicycle.
Other interesting illustrations and articles on the latest inventions & improvements of the day.
Sixteen pages, library stamps at some of the prints, otherwise good ... See More
A Philip Burke caricature of Donald Trump...
Item #705502
December 17, 1991
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, December 17, 1991 Philip Burke's caricature of Donald Trump is featured on the cover. Known for his depictions of U.S. Presidents, it is nice to have his illustration of Donald Trump long before his presidency. The related article, "TRUMP - BEGINNING OF THE END", begins on the front page and continues for multiple pages within and includes additiona... See More
Carleton finds offering America independence irksome... Fate of the Loyalists...
Item #705501
November 05, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 5, 1782 Page 6 has a brief item noting: "Sir Guy Carleton has stated to government the numbers & situation of the Loyalists in such strong & striking colours; shewn so clearly the impolicy & inhumanity of abandoning them to the tyranny of Congress...".
The back page has an item: "When Sir Guy Carleton went out to America last, h... See More
Baseball... The technique of pitching...
Item #705500
May 11, 1895
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 11, 1895 The front page is a political cartoon by W. A. Rogers captioned: "All Broke Up - the Only Cure For A Financial Spree."
Inside has a full page with 7 scenes of: "Sandy Hook Lightship--The Only Electric Lightship in the World"; a page on "Fort Snelling, Old and News" including 5 prints/photos of the Minnesota military s... See More
Two eye-witness accounts of the Great Chicago Fire...
Item #705499
October 29, 1871
SAN DIEGO DAILY UNION, California, Oct. 29, 1871 The top of the middle column has: "LETTER FROM CHICAGO" "Description of the Fire by an Eye-Witness--A Graphic Account--After the Fire--The Future--A Hopeful Outlook". This is followed by another letter with column heads.
The text concerning the historic Chicago Fire takes 2 1/3 columns.
Four pages, 12 by 18 inches, discre... See More
Sam Adams...
Item #705498
July 30, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 30, 1796 The front page has a full column taken up with an Act of the Mass. legislature signed in type by its governor: Samuel Adams.
Four pages, very nice condition.
Nice print of the Chicago baseball team...
Item #705497
June 06, 1885
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, June 6, 1885 Certainly the most notable print in this issue is the page 5 half page print captioned: "Illinois--The Chicago Baseball Club" showing the entire team in uniform, with a nice article on them on another page.
This is a very nice print, and increasingly rare to find such early baseball images in the illustrated newspapers.
Other... See More
One of the earliest baseball illustrations to appear in any periodical...
Item #705496
December 27, 1856
PORTERS SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Dec. 27, 1856 This issue of this once popular sporting journal features one of the earliest baseball illustrations to appear in a periodical.
This simple illustration, which is actually a 3 by 3 inch diagram, shows the position of the players, and is part of an article: "Base Ball" "How They Play The Game In New England".
The diagr... See More
Thoughts on a peace treaty & the independence of America...
Item #705495
October 15, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 15, 1782 The entire front page and one-third of page 2 are taken up with a lengthy letter concerning the situation with America and the terms for a peace treaty, with much thought on independence.
The opening statement sets the tone for this notable report: "Nothing can equal the surprise...a letter signed Guy Carleton, R. Digby dated New York.... See More
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