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Working toward a treaty to end the Revolutionary War...
Item #700880
May 27, 1783
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, May 27, 1783 The front page has some content concerning work toward the treaty of peace to end the Revolutionary War.
Page 2 has: "Sir Guy Carleton has used every possible endeavor to persuade Congress to ratify the treaty with America, without waiting till the troops shall be withdrawn, but his efforts have been entirely fruitless..." with more... See More
Early 1967 Jefferson Airplane gig ad...
Item #700879
March 02, 1967
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York City, March 2, 1967
* Early Jefferson Airplane small venue advertisement
* First year of Grace Slick frontwoman singer
* Surrealistic Pillow was just released month prior
* "White Rabbit" and "Somebody to Love" fame
* Cafe au Go-Go rock band gig ad
Page 28 has a small advertisement for a Jefferson Airplane gig in Greenwic... See More
Princeton to continue as the capital of the United States...
Item #700814
November 22, 1783
THE GENERAL EVENING POST, London, Nov. 22, 1783 The front page begins with a report headed: "America" from Charleston, concerning trade with France. Page 3 has a report: "...from America, of the 28th of September, advise, 'That it had been formally debated in Congress at Prince-Town [Princeton], whether the Delegates should return to Philadelphia, and resume their de... See More
Early Bob Dylan... Woody Guthrie memorial...
Item #700797
January 25, 1968
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Jan. 25, 1968
* Early Bob Dylan photo
* Back from 18 months of exile
* Woody Guthrie memorial
* Carnegie Hall, Manhattan
* Maharishi Mahesh Yogi w/ photo
The front page has a photo showing a young Bob Dylan coming back from 18 months of exile to take part in a memorial for Woody Guthrie at Carnegie Hall. See image for text underneath.
Also... See More
From York, England...
Item #700786
December 21, 1787
THE YORK CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 21, 1787
* Rare 18th century publication
A nice newspaper from the U.K., four pages, never bound nor trimmed, with a nice, full red tax stamp on the front page, Minor fold wear.
AI notes: The York Chronicle was a prominent weekly newspaper published in York, England, first launched in 1772 as The York Chronicle and Weekly Advertiser by Christopher ... See More
American premiere ad for "Dr. No"... James Bond...
Item #700784
May 30, 1963
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, May 30, 1963
* "Dr. No" - 1st James Bond movie- film
* Opening day (America) premiere
* Actor Sean Connery - Ian Fleming
The bottom of page 11 has a 3 1/2 x 3 inch advertisement for the American premiere of: "Dr. No" This ad is for that very first showing of this iconic film in New York City. I suspect this to be an extremely rare item becau... See More
On George Washington retiring from public life...
Item #700771
September 26, 1796
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Sept. 26, 1796
* Rare 18th century American publication
* re. President George Washington's retirement
The front page has 22 illustrated ship ads.
Page 3 has a nice report: "The Resignation of The President of the United States" which notes in part: "...is at length announced to us in form...there is nothing w... See More
Act of Congress signed by Washington...
Item #700769
July 25, 1796
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Maryland, July 25, 1796 The front page has 13 illustrated ship ads. Page 2 has a lengthy: "Act for the Relief & Protection of American Seamen" which is signed in type by the President: Go. Washington (see the type-setting error in his name).
The back page has four runaway slave reward ads.
Four pages, nice condition.... See More
'Bleeding Kansas' in Congress...
Item #700713
May 14, 1856
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 14, 1856 Page 2 & 3 have reports from Congress during which the situation in Kansas achieved some attention. One report notes: "The Senate then proceeded to the consideration of the special order, being the bill to authorize the people of Kansas to form a constitution and state government preparatory to their admission into the Uni... See More
Robert E. Lee becomes commander-in-chief of the Confederates...
Item #700675
January 30, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 30, 1865 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "THE SOUTH" "The Rebels Not Prepared for the Spring Campaign" "Sad Howl Over the Miserable State of Affairs in Rebeldom" "Hood Relieved of Command of the Army of the Tennessee" "Discontent of Jeff. Davis" "Important From Arkansas".
Page 4 has... See More
On the naval war with the Tripoli pirates... Reducing the Marine Corps...
Item #700652
December 17, 1803
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL & MASSACHUSETTS FEDERALIST, Boston, Dec. 17, 1803
* First Barbary War - Tripolitan
* President Thomas Jefferson
Page 2 has a letter from the President to Congress concerning the Tripolitan or Barbary War and trouble with various ships, including mention of Rogers, Campbell, Bainbridge & Preble. Signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
Also mention of a bil... See More
Causes & Necessity of Taking Up Arms: consumes the entire front page...
Item #700583
July 29, 1775
THE PROVIDENCE GAZETTE & COUNTRY JOURNAL, Rhode Island, July 29, 1775 In the world of American Revolutionary literature and manuscripts three bodies of work stand out: 1) Thomas Paine's Common Sense; 2) the Declaration of Independence; and 3) the earliest of the Revolutionary trinity: The Causes and Necessity of Taking Up Arms.
All of the front page and a bit of page 2 are taken up ... See More
Great & lengthy article on the Utah War...
Item #700536
September 16, 1857
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 16, 1857 Page 3 has over a full column taken up with an excellent account of the Utah War, headed: "Late From Utah". It is prefaced with, in part: "...The Deseret News is laboring earnestly to excite the fanaticism of the Mormons against the United States troops..." and includes part of an editorial in the Mormon newsp... See More
An ominous headline that would give rise to World War II...
Item #700442
November 11, 1918
THE DAILY TIMES, Beaver, Pennsylvania, Nov. 11, 1918
* World War I ends
* World War II on the horizon ?
A large banner headline announces: "PEACE CONDITIONS EXTREMELY SEVERE" which would be very prophetic, and would prove to be a motivation of Adolf Hitler to initiate efforts resulting in World War II.
One of the subheads: "Germany Pays Stiff Penalty For Misdeeds"... See More
House of David cult commune... Benjamin Purnell...
Item #700384
July 23, 1927
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, July 23, 1927
* The Israelite House of David religious commune
* King Benjamin Purnell scandal trial
* Benton Harbor, Michigan cult
The front page has a one column heading: "CULT GIRL, 19, WEDS OLD MAN ON FAKE OATH" with subhead. (see images) I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
Complete w... See More
Twenty-seven illustrated ship ads on the front page...
Item #700340
December 07, 1792
DUNLAP'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Dec. 7, 1792 If you are looking for a very nice, typical American newspaper of the late 1700's, here's a great one for a modest price. A four page issue with a nice mix of news of the day and advertisements.
The front page has 27 illustrated ship ads, making this a nice display issue.
Wide, never-trimmed margins (desired),... See More
Early woman's suffrage newspaper...
Item #700245
September 27, 1879
THE WOMAN'S JOURNAL, Boston, Sept. 27, 1879 Uncommon women's suffrage paper produced by--among others--Lucy Stone, Alice Blackwell, Julia Ward Howe, and Mary Livermore.
Among the articles: "Concerning Women" "Suffrage In California" "The Influence of Women" "Feminine Door-Keepers at the House of Commons" "What One Woman Has Done, Another ... See More
Handsome newspaper from this famous British town...
Item #700201
December 01, 1795
KENTISH GAZETTE, Canterbury, England, Dec. 1, 1795 A handsome issue of the 18th century from this famous town, with two decorative embellishments in the masthead & ornate lettering in the title. Various British news & ads of the day with a partial red tax stamp on page 3.
Four pages, nice condition.
A few bits referencing America...
Item #700178
February 27, 1769
THE GLOCESTER JOURNAL, England (now spelled Gloucester), Feb . 27, 1769 Various British news reports throughout, with its finest feature being the handsome masthead with two detailed engravings and the ornate lettering. This is from the period when the troubling relationship between England and America was coming to a head. The Boston Massacre would be less than 2 years away.
Pages 1 and 3 ... See More
P. T. Barnum was a "special partner"... Scenes of Tahiti... Notre Dame...
Item #700104
October 22, 1853
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, Oct. 22, 1853 Formatted much like Harper's Weekly, but published 4 years previous to the more famous title. P.T. Barnum was a "Special Partner" in this publication as noted on one of the back pages.
Among prints within are: "Valparaiso and Santiago Railroad, Chili" "Entrance to the Bosphorus, Turkey" "The Carrollton Via... See More
Elvis & Priscilla divorce...
Item #700007
October 10, 1973
TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT, Florida, Oct. 10, 1973
* Elvis & Priscilla Presley get divorced
* Yom Kippur War - Israel vs. Arab nations
The bottom of the front page has a three column heading: "Presley, Wife Priscilla Divorced; He Gives Her Kiss, $1.5 Million" with photo. (see image) I suspect this to be a rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
Also fro... See More
The 1875 Mountain Meadows Massacre...
Item #699976
July 30, 1875
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 30, 1875
* Mountain Meadows Massacre
* Mormons - Mormonism trial
* John D. Lee - Brigham Young
The front page has a report headed: "The Mountain Meadow Massacre" "The Testimony For the Defense--The Massacre Changed To The Indians--An Attempt to Save Lee" with the dateline from Beaver, Utah.
The Mountain Meadows Massacre was ... See More
Edgar Allan Poe honored in 1875...
Item #699955
November 17, 1875
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Nov. 17, 1875
* Poet Edgar Allan Poe biography
* Memorial grave unveiling (day of)
* Baltimore, Maryland celebration
The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "EDGAR ALLAN POE" "His Life, Character and Works" which takes over 1 1/2 columns. The timeliness of the article relates to the installation of a monument to him on this day.
... See More
Moody and Sankey and the religious awakening...
Item #699952
November 22, 1875
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Nov. 22, 1875 Page 2 has two columns taken up with: "MOODY AND SANKEY" "A Wonderful Beginning in the New Field".
This is on Dwight L. Moody, a notable American evangelist, and Ira D. Sankey, an American gospel singer and composer, known for his long association with Dwight L. Moody in a series of religious revival campaigns in America and Britain ... See More
House of David cult commune... Benjamin Purnell...
Item #699914
December 22, 1926
THE DETROIT NEWS, Dec. 22, 1926
* The Israelite House of David religious commune
* King Benjamin Purnell sex w/ minors scandal trial
* Benton Harbor, Michigan cult
The front page has a banner heading: "'King Ben,' Lying on Stretcher, Hears Story of Attack" with subheads. (see) I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at th... See More
On Sitting Bull... How to treat the Indians...
Item #699898
January 31, 1879
THE MISSOURI REPUBLICAN, St. Louis, Jan. 31, 1879 Page 4 has two interesting editorials, one headed: "Sitting Bull" which relates to his return to American soil from Canada, and the other: "How to Treat the Indians" which reflects upon a minister's opinion: "..the only way to deal with the Indians is to regard them as being capable of assuming the duties & re... See More
George Washington is illustriously received in Richmond...
Item #699748
February 17, 1785
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 17, 1785 The back page has most of a column headed: "AMERICA - From the Virginia Gazette" with datelines from Richmond and New York. One report begins: "Last Sunday...came to this city his Excellency Gen. George Washington, Esq., the next day he was ushered in with the discharge of 13 cannon when every countenance shewed the most heart-felt ... See More
The trial in the John Brown Harper's Ferry insurrection...
Item #699719
November 09, 1859
NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 9, 1859
* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid
* Harpers Ferry WV, West Virginia trial
Much of the front page is taken up with election results. Page 4 has over half a column headed: "The Harper's Ferry Outbreak" "Proceedings of the Court--The Case of Copeland--Trial of Cook--His Confession Read in Court--Stephens Handed Over t... See More
On the John Brown insurrection at Harper's Ferry...
Item #699717
November 06, 1859
NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 6, 1859 The front page has over a full column taken up with: "The Harper's Ferry Outbreak" "Surrender of Harrison" "John Brown As A Farmer" "A Couple of Indignant Virginians". Also: "Naval Officers & Their Uniform" & much more.
Eight pages, small loss to the bottom of the spine does not affect mentioned repo... See More
Very rare 17th century title, lasting only 18 months...
Item #699488
October 03, 1681
THE DOMESTICK INTELLIGENCE: Or NEWS both from CITY AND COUNTRY Impartially Related. London, Oct. 3, 1681 A very rare and early British newspaper, not to be confused with two others having a similar title. This newspaper was published by Thomas Benskins and existed for just 18 months. Only one American institution has this issue in their holdings. This is Crane & Kaye title #180.
A... See More
A "newsbook" predating the famous London Gazette...
Item #699486
February 25, 1663
THE NEWES, Published For Satisfaction and Information of the People, London, Feb. 25, 1663 An uncommon title in newsbook format (the forerunner of newspapers). It was published by Sir Roger L'Estrange who was an ardent supporter of the Royalists during both the English Civil War and the Commonwealth period, the latter being 1649-1660. He would lose his license to print during the Gloriou... See More
First HEMI engine automobile released in 1951...
Item #699404
February 10, 1951
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 10, 1951
* Chrysler Hemi engine is born (FirePower)
* 1st automobiles are released for sale
* American V8 gasoline engines 1st used
Page 19 has a three column photo headed: "The 1951 Chrysler Imperial Four-Door Sedan" with text. This was the day the HEMI (formally called "Firepower") engine made its debut in an automobile for sale.
And maybe ev... See More
Nice banner headline on World War I...
Item #699345
May 11, 1918
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, May 11, 1918 Banner headline on World War I: "UKRANIA THREATENS" "Many Believed Dead In Explosion" "Lines of Allies Advanced" "German Prepare For New Trouble" and more.
Complete in 14 pages, address label in the headline, library stamp in the masthead, nice condition.
On the 1929 stock market crash: in the Wall Street Journal...
Item #699328
October 26, 1929
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, October 26, 1929
* Stock market crash of 1929
* During the heart of the crash
* Best publication to be had (rare)
The stock market crash of 1929 did much to define America for the next decade, resulting in the Great Depression and all the trauma relating to it. It seemed common for many newspapers to put a positive spin on the on-going tragedy, so front... See More
Coat-of-arms engraving & a red tax stamp in the masthead...
Item #699279
March 03, 1810
THE NORFOLK CHRONICLE; OR NORWICH GAZETTE, England, March 3, 1810 A typical newspaper of the day with mostly British news items & the front page filled with advertisements. Full red tax stamp in the masthead and a nice engraving of the coat-of-arms in the masthead as well.
Four pages, nice condition.
A less common title from London...
Item #699278
June 15, 1796
THE ORACLE, AND PUBLIC ADVERTISER, London, June 15, 1796 Although not rare, this is certainly one of the less common titles from late 18th century England. Various British and European news within with most of the front page taken up with advertisements.
Four pages, partial red tax stamp on the front page, nice condition.
Early from San Diego... Apaches to be moved to a reservation...
Item #699252
November 10, 1871
SAN DIEGO DAILY UNION, California, Nov. 10, 1871
* Apache Indians of Arizona
* Early Southern California
Very early from San Diego--a volume 2 issue--when the population was just 2300, with a nice engraving of the harbor in the masthead.
The front page has: "The Apache Indians" with subheads: "Gen, Schofield to Have Control of the Indians in Arizona--The Apaches ... See More
Five issue lot from before the Revolutionary War...
Item #699222
November 08, 1759
(5) THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated March 7, 1758; Nov. 8, 1759; March 4, 1760; March 15, 1763; and Feb. 25, 1768. A nice little group lot providing a flavor of life in England from the period when tensions were growing with its American colonies.
Each issue is complete in 8 pages, 8 by 11 inches, perhaps minor rubbing & foxing to some, generally in good cond... See More
Trial of the Lincoln conspirators... Capture of Jeff Davis...
Item #699011
May 15, 1865
THE WORLD, New York, May 15, 1865
* Jefferson Davis captured
* Abraham Lincoln assassination
* Trial of the conspirators
The front page is entirely taken up with reports of the Conspiracy trial for those involved in the assassination of Lincoln. "THE CONSPIRACY" "Official Report of Part of the Evidence Taken Before the Military court" "Reverdy Johnson Appears... See More
Hawaii's first English language newspaper...
Item #698935
July 08, 1837
SANDWICH ISLAND GAZETTE & JOURNAL OF COMMERCE, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii, July 8, 1837
* Very rare publication
* 1st English language
This was the very first English language newspaper published in Hawaii, known as the Sandwich Islands at that time. This is the volume 1, number 50 issue. It was preceded only by two Hawaiian language newspapers, which began in 1834.
The newspaper
... See More
Short-lived campaign newspaper supporting Franklin Pierce...
Item #698893
August 21, 1852
THE CAMPAIGN, Washington, D.C., August 21, 1852
* Franklin Pierce campaign publication
A quite scarce campaign newspaper that was short-lived, existed for just 22 issues during the presidential campaign of Franklin Pierce.
This is the only issue we have encountered, and is in somewhat damage condition with much chipping at the margins, folding as well. See the photos.
AI notes: Th... See More
Just the second issue of this title we've offered...
Item #698885
June 11, 1808
THE IMPERIAL WEEKLY GAZETTE, London, June 11, 1808 I don't know if this is a scarce title, but I'm surprised this is just the second issue we have encountered in our 49 years. Almost entirely political & financial reporting from England, no advertisements, red ink stamp in the masthead, 4 pages, very nice condition.
Promotes freedom from religion...
Item #698479
April 25, 1914
THE MENACE, Aurora, Missouri, April 25, 1914 An anti-religion newspaper, but more decidedly anti-Catholic, which this newspaper considers the "menace" to the nation.
Four pages, some foxing, minor chipping at margins, good condition.
An attached leaflet announces the death of FDR...
Item #698380
April 12, 1945
THE SIDNEY DAILY NEWS, Ohio, April 12, 1945 The banner headline announces: "YANKS CROSS ELBE IN FINAL DRIVE" but this is not the focus of the issue.
Many issues of this day--the day President Franklin D. Roosevelt died--put out an "Extra" edition with the report. This newspaper opted for a more unusual way of putting the news in front of their readers. They printed a sma... See More
A wonderful display newspaper on the end of the war...
Item #698366
August 15, 1945
THE MIAMI HERALD--EXTRA, Florida, Aug. 15, 1945 A simply wonderful newspaper celebrating the end of World War II, with very large, bold letters simply proclaiming; "WAR ENDS" and above the masthead: "JAPANESE SURRENDER". Various subheads beneath, and the pages within recapping the events of the war with many photos.
Complete in 8 pages, minimal margin wear, very nice con... See More
Best issue President Bill Clinton winning the election...
Item #698309
November 04, 1992
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT GAZETTE, Little Rock, Nov. 4, 1992 Great to have this event from the capital of Arkansas, Clinton's home state, with a front page headline: "Clinton Wins" with subheads and color photo. More inside with full page pictorial.
Complete sections A thru D (of 9 sections) with pages 1-48 (of 92). Great condition.
A "newspaper" promoting Tru-Flite model planes...
Item #698307
October 01, 1944
JACK ARMSTRONG TRU-FLITE NEWS, Minneapolis, October, 1944 This is the volume 1, number 2 issue of a promotional "newspaper" for Tru-Flite model planes.
A curious newspaper with no advertisements save for the promotional offers on the back page. For one Wheaties box top and five cents you get model plates of the Curtis P-40 Flying Tiger and the Jap Mitsubishi Zero. Other similar of... See More
A newspaper printed 1,953 years in the future: Planet Of The Apes...
Item #698306
March 01, 3978
THE APE, March 1, 3978 Formatted like a traditional newspaper, but it is dated 2010 years after the release of the film "Planet Of The Apes" and is essentially a promotional piece for the movie.
This newspaper is written as if it were an ape-controlled world, mimicking the "culture" that the movie portrayed.
A curious and unusual newspaper, and most certainly the latest... See More
Celebrating the end of World War I: printed entirely in gold ink...
Item #698305
June 30, 1919
DAILY MAIL, London, Manchester, Paris, June 30, 1919 The masthead notes this is the: "Golden Peace Number" celebrating the signing of the peace treaty at Versailles which formally ended World War I.
Of interest is that all 8 pages are printed in gold ink. There is a wealth of war-related photos throughout, with the front page featuring the King & Queen of England, a... See More
A "camp newspaper" printed on board a transport ship...
Item #698303
November 18, 1945
THE NEWSBUOY, Nov. 18, 1945, printed on board the U.S.S. Gen. Blatchford, a transport ship from World War II. As for its location, the black page notes: "Aboard Ship, at Sea--But Never Enough to See Land".
This is a "camp newspaper", one of hundreds of which were printed aboard ships, at forts, in camps during WWII, etc. Much like the others, it is crudely produced with ... See More
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