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Rare newspaper distributed in The Netherlands: end of the war in Europe...
Item #701768
May 10, 1945
DE VLIEGENDE HOLLANDER, May 10, 1945 Two front page headlines report (in translation): "GERMANY CAPITULATES" "The Third Reich Signs the Unconditional Surrender - First in Rheims, Then in Berlin".
The title translates to: "THE FLYING DUTCHMAN" and the dateline notes this is the "Last Number". This was a joint U.S. and British newspaper, meant for distr... See More
Printed on board the famous 'Queen Mary'...
Item #701766
June 16, 1961
OCEAN TIMES, "Published on Board the Liners of the Cunard Steam-Ship Company Limited", RT. M. S. Queen Mary, June 16, 1961 This is the "North Atlantic Edition" as noted in the dateline.
A newspaper published on board the famous ship Queen Mary. The front page reports include: "Khrushchev's Demand For German Peace Treaty" and: "Castro Raises The Price o... See More
First issue printed in France in World War II...
Item #701765
July 04, 1944
THE STARS AND STRIPES - CONTINENTAL EDITION, July 4, 1944, "Printed Somewhere in France" as noted in the masthead. This is the volume 1, number 1 issue of this edition, keeping in mind that the Allied forces had just landed on Normandy less than a month prior. And the liberation of Paris would not happen for another 1 1/2 months.
During World War II, Stars and Stripes published at as ma... See More
"The Blacks" Off-Broadway play opening day ad & review...
Item #701744
May 11, 1961
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, May 11, 1961
* "The Blacks" Off-Broadway play
* Opening day advertisement & review
* Theater director Gene Frankel
Page 10 has a advertisement for the opening week for "The Blacks" Off-Broadway play. Page 11 has it's opening day review which continues on other inside pages.
wikipedia notes: Gene Frankel's di... See More
1st Led Zeppelin North American tour ad (1969)...
Item #701743
January 23, 1969
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York City, Jan. 23, 1969
* Early Led Zeppelin - English rock band
* First North American tour advertisement
* 1st New York City concert - Fillmore East
Page 32 has a historic advertisement for a very early Led Zeppelin concert at the East Fillmore venue in Manhattan. Shown are upcoming concerts at this venue which also includes The Grateful Dead, J... See More
1962 Barbra Streisand nightclub star...
Item #701723
October 25, 1962
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 25, 1962
* Barbra Streisand - singer & actress photo
* Bon Soir nightclub performance in Greenwich Village
* Broadway musical debut (19 years old) fame
* 'I Can Get It for You Wholesale" star
Page 12 has a photo of a very young Barbara Streisand who at the time was performing a few nights at the Greenwich Village nightclub ... See More
One of the more fascinating publishers from the Civil War...
Item #701673
January 25, 1865
BROWNLOW’S KNOXVILLE WHIG, AND REBEL VENTILATOR, Tennessee, Jan. 25, 1865 W. G. Brownlow, or Parson Brownlow, was a fascinating personality to say the least. He regarded anyone who disagreed with him about religion or politics as an enemy. The circuit-riding Methodist parson turned to the press to spread his harsh anti-Presbyterian, anti-Calvinist rhetoric, and to spread his ferv... See More
Perhaps the best Lincoln funeral issue to be had...
Item #701645
April 25, 1865
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, April 25, 1865 I have always considered this to be the most dramatic issue on the Lincoln funeral we have ever encountered, and we've had many great issues of the era. This title and date remain very elusive, and for good reason.
Most of the front page is taken up with a huge engraving with a banner heading: "PRESIDENT LINCOLN'S REMAINS IN INDEPE... See More
Lincoln wins the presidential election...
Item #701638
November 09, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 9, 1864
* Abraham Lincoln elected president (2nd term)
* 1st report plus Civil War reporting
This issue has a great front page, as it is taken up, in its entirety, with the election results for the presidency. Among the great first column heads are: "VICTORY ! " "Glorious Result Yesterday" "Election of Lincoln and Johnson" "... See More
Printed in a Civil War hospital...
Item #701632
February 11, 1865
THE CRUTCH, Annapolis, Maryland, Feb. 11, 1865 This was: "A Weekly News and Literary Paper devoted to the Interest of the Soldier...At the U.SA. General Hospital, Div. No. 1, Annapolis" as noted on the front page. A patriotically-themed masthead.
Among the articles are: "Stories of the President" "Our Prisoners" "A Pleasure Trip" "A Dangero... See More
A graphic issue on the final days of the Civil War...
Item #701629
April 04, 1865
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, April 4, 1865 A wonderfully graphic issue on the capture of the Confederate capture, foretelling the doom of the Confederacy and the end of the Civil War within day.
The front page has a map of the Richmond vicinity above which is a heraldic eagle with a banner "Grant" "Victory" in its beak. Also a patriotic engraving at the top of the first &a... See More
Two Civil War maps...
Item #701617
June 28, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, June 28, 1862 The front page features a rather large & detailed map headed: "The Scene Of The Battle Before Richmond On Wednesday" which makes the issue very displayable. There are also column heads on the war: "From Gen. McClellan's Army" "The Second Struggle on the Field of the Seven Pine" "A Full Account of the Fighting of Wednesd... See More
Map of the Civil War in the Southwest...
Item #701616
May 31, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, May 31, 1862 The front page features a very nice map headed: "RETREAT OF THE REBEL ARMY FROM CORINTH" with the map showing from New Orleans to Memphis, to Pensacola.
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War: "ANOTHER TRIUMPH" "Corinth in Possession of Gen. Halleck" "Important Events Proceeding the Evacuation" "Heavy Figh... See More
Over half of the front page is a Civil War map...
Item #701614
May 12, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, May 12, 1862 Over half of the front page is taken up with a large Civil War map headed: "THE CAPTURE OF NORFOLK AND THE ADVANCE UPON RICHMOND" with sub-caption: "Map Showing Norfolk & the Various Places Referred to in the News of its Capture; Showing also the New Points of Interest in Gen. McClellan's March to Richmond."
There are also first colum... See More
1961 Judy Collins night club ad...
Item #701599
November 09, 1961
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 9, 1961
* Judy Collins - American singer - songwriter - musician
* The Bitter End (1st yr.) - Greenwich Village coffeehouse
* Very early career advertisement where she started out
* Year of her very first debut studio album (22 years old)
Page 14 has a 5 x 4 inch advertisement for "The Bitter End" on Bleecker Street with perfo... See More
Very huge map of the railroad lines in the United States at the beginning of the Civil War...
Item #701593
June 15, 1861
LLOYD'S AMERICAN RAILROAD WEEKLY, New York, June 15, 1861 As the title would suggest, this newspaper focused on the railroad industry.
Most of the front page is taken up with: "An Historical And Descriptive Sketch of all Places of Interest in the Southern States" which was of interest at the time because of the Civil War.
But certainly the most intriguing aspect of this issue... See More
Emancipation Proclamation from the city where it was issued...
Item #701592
September 23, 1862
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 23, 1862 Page 2 begins with the Emancipation Proclamation, from the city where it was issued.
The Emancipation Proclamation was a presidential proclamation that changed the federal legal status of more than 3.5 million enslaved African Americans in the designated areas of the South from slave to free. As soon as a slave escaped the contro... See More
1962 Bill Cosby stand up comedian act ad....
Item #701577
November 15, 1962
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 15, 1962
* Bill Cosby - stand up comedian comic - actor
* The Gaslight Cafe - Greenwich Village coffeehouse
* Very early career advertisement where he started out
* With Tom Paxton - American folk singer - songwriter
The bottom of page 14 has a 4 x 2 inch advertisement for "The Gaslight Cafe" with performances that night by Bi... See More
1970 Led Zepplein concert tour...
Item #701576
September 10, 1970
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Sept. 10, 1970
* Early Led Zeppelin - English rock band
* North American tour (Summer) advertisement
* Madison Square Garden - Manhattan
Page 40 has a 6 x 4 inch advertisement for the Led Zeppelin concert at Madison Square Garden. (see images) This was considered one of the best Led Zeppelin performances and Robert Plant paid tribute to Jimi... See More
Review & premiere of "The Matrix", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #701556
March 31, 1999
LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 31, 1999 (sections 1 and F totaling 42 pages)
* Best "The Matrix" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Science fiction action - Keanu Reeves
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Matrix" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainme... See More
Historic encounter of the Constitution vs. the Cyane & Levant...
Item #701499
May 25, 1815
BOSTON GAZETTE, May 25, 1815 The front page has 1 1/2 columns taken up with the historic encounter of the U.S.S. Constitution vs. the Cyane and Levant of the British Navy. This was a naval battle in which the Constitution (Old Ironsides) was victorious in capturing the two British ships.
Page 2 has an article headed: "Old Ironsides". Several other War of 1812-related reports as we... See More
Barbarities of the British upon the Americans...
Item #701497
August 14, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 14, 1813
* War of 1812 warships
* American prisoners
* British barbarities
Over 1 1/2 pages are taken up with: "Barbarities of the Enemy" with some gruesome detail including a listing which has: "Compulsory service of impressed American seamen on board of British ships of war...Massacre and burning of American prisoners... See More
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Lexington & Concord...
Item #701477
April 20, 1875
NEW YORK HERALD, April 20, 1875
* Battles of Lexington and Concord - Mass.
* 1st major engagement of Revolutionary War
* 100th year anniversary celebration - celebrated
Acknowledging the 100th anniversary of the beginning of the Revolutionary War, with the Battle of Lexington & Concord, this newspaper includes on page 5 a print of the statue of "Samuel Adams" whic... See More
House of David cult commune... Benjamin Purnell...
Item #701426
March 24, 1923
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, March 24, 1923
* The Israelite House of David religious commune
* King & Queen Benjamin and Mary Purnell
* Benton Harbor, Michigan cult
The front page has a two column heading: "'QUEEN'S' POISON THREAT HAUNTED WITNESS, CHARGE" with subheads. (see images) I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save... See More
Washington's famous Circular Letter in which he tenders his resignation as Commander-in-Chief...
Item #701320
July 29, 1783
THE MASSACHUETTS GAZETTE or the GENERAL ADVERTISER, Springfield, July 29, 1783 The entire front page, all of page 2, and a portion of page 3 are taken up with one of the more noteworthy letters from General Washington during the war.
It is headed: "A Circular letter from His Excellency General WASHINGTON, Commander in Chief of the Armies of the United States of America". Then a
... See More
The first issue published...
Item #701290
April 15, 1871
THE ILLUSTRATED CHRISTIAN WEEKLY, New York, April 15, 1871 This is the volume 1, number 1 issue.
Among the many illustrations is a full front page print of a man reading a newspaper (great for display for a newspaper collector), "The Tenement House--The Five Points" "The Prayer Meeting" and more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed so it folds out to a single sheet, ni... See More
Dramatic issue on the controversial 1876 Presidential election...
Item #701289
March 20, 1877
THE DAILY TELEGRAM, Washington, D.C., March 20, 1877 The front page has a dramatic report on the contentious 1876 election involving Hayes vs. Tilden.
Hayes won however it was one of the most contentious presidential elections in American history. Its resolution involved negotiations between the Republicans and Democrats, resulting in the Compromise of 1877, and on March 2, 1877, the counti... See More
Early newspaper from Kentucky...
Item #701276
October 31, 1827
KENTUCKY REPORTER, Lexington, Oct. 31, 1827 The front page has; "Declaration of Objections To the Elevation of Ten. Andrew Jackson to the Chief Magistracy of these United States".
Inside pages have a great wealth of local and national news items, plus a wealth of ads, many of which are illustrated.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, archivally rejoined at the spine, very nice con... See More
Published by the famed Grand Opera House...
Item #701275
January 18, 1879
GRAND OPERA HOUSE, (New York), Jan. 18, 1879 This is essentially an in-house newsletter for this famous venue, which notes in the masthead: "The Most Magnificent Theatre In The World".
Pike's Opera House, later renamed the Grand Opera House, was a theater in New York City on the northwest corner of 8th Avenue and 23rd Street, in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan. It was co... See More
The Grateful Dead in 1972....
Item #701265
June 29, 1972
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, June 29, 1972
* Grateful Dead concert in Jersey City NJ
* Roosevelt Stadium performance advertisement
* Jerry Garcia - Bob Weir - Ron "Pigpen" McKernan
Page 43 has a great full page advertisement for "GRATEFUL DEAD" for there performance at Roosevelt Stadium in Jersey City, New Jersey. (see images) Nice for display. I susp... See More
A newspaper devoted to musical instruments...
Item #701251
September 01, 1877
TRUMPET NOTES, September 1, 1877
* Very rare publication
* Musical instruments
No city of publication is listed. The masthead notes: "A Semi-Monthly Paper Devoted to the Interests of Bands and Orchestras", published by C. G. Conn.
A fascinating and presumably very scarce publication as we can find nothing concerning it, and this is the first issue we've encounter... See More
1961 Hugh Hefner's letter to the editor...
Item #701216
November 09, 1961
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 9, 1961
* Hugh Hefner - Playboy magazine fame
* New Orleans Playboy Club & segregation
* His letter to the editor assailing the laws
Page 2 has a letter to the editor from Hugh Hefner headed "From Playboy's Hugh Hefner" complaining about the segregation laws in New Orleans affecting his Playboy Club there. This club jus... See More
1967 "The Graduate" opening week movie review..
Item #701211
December 28, 1967
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Dec. 28, 1967
* "The Graduate" opening week movie review
* Romantic comedy drama film - Dustin Hoffman
Page 33 has a review under the heading: "Films"; The Graduate" This film made it's premiere in New York City the same week. I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no rea... See More
Eric Clapton, Jim Morrison, Mick Jagger...
1970 Strawberry Fields (Canada) music festival...
Item #701193
July 16, 1970
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, July 16, 1970
* Strawberry Fields rock music festival
* Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada advertisement
* Powder Ridge Rock Festival - Middlefield CT (canceled)
* Mick Jagger - Jim Morrison - Eric Clapton
Page 39 has a nice full page advertisement for the: "STRAWBERRY FIELDS" music festival.
Page 37 has a 3/5 page advertisement for: &q... See More
Early report on the surrender of Charleston to the British...
Item #701188
May 16, 1780
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 16, 1780
* Charleston, South Carolina surrenders to UK
* American Revolutionary War from the enemy
Most of the front page is taken up with two notable letters, the first datelined New York on Dec. 22, 1779 beginning: "As President of the Board of Loyal Refugees from the several revolted colonies of America...been pleased to give to every p... See More
The charge of the Light Brigade during the Crimean War...
Item #701165
December 09, 1854
PORTLAND TRANSCRIPT, Maine, Dec. 9, 1854 The most notable content would be the full column report headed: "The Calvary Charge" which was the famous charge of the Light Brigade during the Crimean War. It took place at the Battle of Balaclava, during Britain's war with Russia.
Poet Alfred Lloyd Tennyson made the battle famous with his poem "Charge of the Light Brigade&... See More
Act of Congress signed by Adams and Jefferson...
Item #701163
October 13, 1800
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Oct. 13, 1800 The back page has over half a column taken up with an Act of Congress, signed in type by the President: John Adams, and the Vice President: Th. Jefferson.
The Act is: "...to authorize the sale & conveyance of lands, in certain case, by the Marshals of the United States...".
Four pages, some damp staining, several creases, other... See More
Great reports on the Battle of Stony Point by both Washington and Anthony Wayne...
Item #701144
July 27, 1779
THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET OR GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, July 27, 1779 This title has one of the more handsome mastheads of the era, with very ornate lettering and an engraving of a three-masted ship.
Page 2 has a lengthy letter in defense of Robert Morris against Thomas Paine. Also much on a meeting of freeholders at Boston, moderated by Sam Adams, with topics relating to the Revo... See More
Washington's farewell speech to Congress...
Item #701095
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE London, March, 1784 A very historic issue as it contains the complete text of George Washington's Farewell Address to Congress, officially resigning his commission as commander in chief of the Continental Army.Headed: "The United States in Congress Assembled, Dec. 23, 1783" it has a prefacing paragraph which includes: "According to orde... See More
World premiere ad for "Planet of the Apes"...
Item #701067
February 08, 1968
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Feb. 8, 1968
* Planet of the Apes World premiere advertisement
* Science fiction film - movie - Charlton Heston
* The Jimi Hendrix Experience performance & album ads
Page 42 has a iconic 7 x 6 inch illustrated advertisement for: "Planet of the Apes" for it's World premiere at the Capital Theater in Manhattan. wikipedia notes: Planet of the Ape... See More
Slave ads & notices in this antebellum Louisiana newspaper... Slave labor in California...
Item #701059
September 20, 1850
THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, Sept. 20, 1850
* Rare antebellum publication
* From the deep South
* Anti abolitionist - pro Confederate
Newspapers from the pre-Civil War South are rather difficult to find. Here is one from Louisiana.
The front page has an illustrated ad: "$20 Reward" for a runaway mulatto boy. Also of interest is a front page ad headed: "Sl... See More
Death of the famed General Anthony Wayne...
Item #701037
January 09, 1797
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Jan. 9, 1797 This title has one of the more displayable mastheads of the late 18th century.
Page 2 has a report beginning: "Died, on the 15th instant. at Presque Isle, his Excellency ANTHONY WAYNE, Commander in chief of the Federal army." What follows is a poem on him.
Four pages, nice condition.
General Sherman close upon the rebels...
Item #701034
June 13, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 13, 1864
* First Battle of Petersburg,Virginia
* William T. Sherman in the South
Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "THE GREAT CONTEST" "Official News From All Points" "From Sherman to Sunday Morning" "A Dash Into Petersburg by Gen. Kautz" "Sherman Only 500 Yards from the Rebel Works&quo... See More
1970 Charles Manson murder trial... Led Zepplein...
Item #701013
September 17, 1970
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Sept. 17, 1970
* Charles Manson & girls trial begins
* Sharon Tate - LaBianca murders
* Nice to have in a counterculture title
* Early Led Zeppelin - English rock band
* North American tour (Summer) advertisement
The top of page 10 has a heading: "Just Another Trial For Charlie Manson" Coverage continues on 2 other inside page... See More
1961 Cafe Bizzare photo...
Item #701010
November 30, 1961
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 30, 1961
* Cafe Bizarre in Greenwich Village photo
The front page has a photo showing the outside of Cafe Bizarre in Greenwich Village with brief text. (see images) This was a folk nightclub where Andy Warhol first met the Velvet Underground and became their manager. I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no r... See More
Political cartoon with a baseball theme...
Item #700988
October 09, 1875
THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, Oct. 9, 1875 The full front page is a political cartoon with a baseball theme.
Page 4 is taken up with multiple prints of the: "Sixth Annual Fall Games of the New York Athletic Club at Mott Haven.,..". The back page has a print of: "Monticello, Virginia, the Home of Jefferson & of Randolph".
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed so it fol... See More
Very early mention of San Diego, and a battle near Los Angeles...
Item #700985
May 01, 1847
NEW YORK OBSERVER, May 1, 1847
* Battle of Rio San Gabriel
* Near Los Angeles, California
* Early mention of Early San Diego
Page 3 has various reports from the Mexican War under: "Progress Of The War" with: "Further From Vera Cruz" and: "Later From the Pacific--Arrival of Glen. Learned at San Diego--Victory of San Paschual--Battle of San Angelos, 8th o... See More
A notable Proclamation by Brigham Young...
Item #700918
October 01, 1853
DESERET NEWS, Great Salt Lake City, U.T. (Utah Territory), Oct. 1, 1853
* Governor Brigham Young
An early issue of the first newspaper in Utah, having begun in 1850. This is the volume 3, number 18 issue.
Most of the front page is taken up with a portion of the: "Life Of Joseph Smith".
Page 2 has: "TERRITORY OF UTAH - PROCLAMATION BY THE GOVERNOR" which is s... See More
Great letter on Nelson's victory at the Battle of the Nile...
Item #700901
March 02, 1799
FELIX FARLEY'S BRISTOL JOURNAL, England, March 2, 1799
* Lord Horatio Nelson victorious
* Naval Battle of the Nile - Egypt
The back page has a lengthy letter announcing Nelson's victory over the French at the Battle of the Nile. It begins: "I write to you with the joy inexpressible! The brace & enterprising British Admiral Nelson has obtained a signal & deci... See More
Uncommon woman suffrage paper from Syracuse...
Item #700895
December 01, 1879
THE NATIONAL CITIZEN & BALLOT BOX, Syracuse, New York, December, 1879 A quite rare women's suffrage newspaper that lasted less than 3 1/2 years under this title.
Mott notes in his "History Of American Magazines" that this publication was financed in part by Susan B. Anthony, and that having failed with The Woman's Campaign she: "...had better luck with the Ballot ... See More
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