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Rare Confederate newspaper from Winston, North Carolina...
Item #724642
August 23, 1861
WESTERN SENTINEL, Winston, North Carolina, Aug. 23, 1861 This is a very rare title from the Confederacy. According to Brigham only four institutions in the United States have any holdings of this title from the Civil War, most just a few scattered issues. The American Antiquarian Society has no issues recorded from this era.
Among the reports are: "Gen. Scott and Mount Vernon" "Full Particula... See More
America enters World War II...
Item #724641
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
1965 Alabama civil rights "funeral march" protest...
Item #724639
March 31, 1965
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, March 31, 1965
* Montgomery, Alabama "funeral march" protest
* Slain activists from the Selma to Montgomery march
The front page has a one column heading: "Ala. Marchers Carry Coffins to State Capital" with subhead. (see images) Other related report with photo on page 4.
Complete with 34 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, gen... See More
Eric Clapton, Jim Morrison, Mick Jagger...
1970 Strawberry Fields (Canada) music festival...
Item #724638
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
* MISSING THE FRONT & BACK LEAFS
Page 39 has a nice full page advertisement for the: "STRAWBERRY FIELDS" music festival.
... See More
Malcom X Death... Elijah Muhammad....
Item #724636
February 25, 1965
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., February 25, 1965
* Malcolm X assassination plot
* Elijah Muhammad - Muslims
* Search for the murderers
The front page has a one column heading: "Break Due In Slaying Of Malcolm" (see images)
Complete with all 26 pages, minor margin wear, nice condition.
background: On February 21, 1965, Malcolm X was assassinated at the Audubon Ballroom in Manhatta... See More
Slave-related ads in this Baltimore newspaper...
Item #724633
June 09, 1796
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Maryland, June 9, 1796 The back page has ad ad: "For Sale, A Healthy Negro Girl..." with details.
Page 4 has other "reward" ads concerning slaves, with details.
Four pages, purple colored staining affects the middle section but causes no loss of readability, otherwise in very nice condition.
From the capital of the Confederacy...
Item #724632
January 17, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Jan. 17, 1863 Not only a newspaper from the Confederacy, but from the capital of the Confederate States. The front page has: "Late Northern News" and a report from Charleston, and: "The Blockading Ashore--Surrender of Officers & Men--No Tidings of the Fleet" and also much reporting from the "Virginia Legislature".
The back... See More
Pope Paul VI visits Israel in 1964...
Item #724630
January 06, 1964
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, January 6, 1964
* Pope Paul VI makes historic visit to Israel
* Hole See "spiritual journey" - Mandelbaum Gate
The front page has a nice banner headline: "POPE WELCOMED BY ISRAEL" with lead-in: "Stresses Friendly Catholic-Jewish Ties", subhead and related photo. (see images) More inside and related pictorial on the back page.
Complete w... See More
1955 "Revenge of the Creature" opening day ad...
Item #724629
March 25, 1955
THE DETROIT NEWS, March 25, 1955
* "Revenge of the Creature" - Gill-man
* "Creature from the Black Lagoon" sequel
* Opening day (midnight) premiere advertisement
* 3D monster horror film - movie
Page 17 has 10 x 5 1/2 inch advertisement for the opening day (midnight showing" for the monster film "Revenge of the Creature" in Detroit.... See More
1964 "The Flintstones" color comic strip...
Item #724628
January 05, 1964
COLOR COMIC STRIPS section only of The Detroit Free Press, January 5, 1964
* "The Flintstones" color comic strip
* "Stone age" animated comedy series
This section has several color comic strips which includes a page 5 "THE FLINTSTONES" strip. (see images)
Complete color comic section with 8 pages, minor margin wear, small binding holes along the blank sp... See More
1965 Camden, Alabama civil rights demonstration...
Item #724626
April 01, 1965
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 1, 1965
* Camden, Wilcox County, Alabama
* Negroes - African Americans students
* Civil Rights protest - demonstration
The top of the front page has a four column heading: "Negro Students are Dispersed by Smoke Bombs in Camden, Ala." with related photo. (see images)
Complete with 72 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally i... See More
1939 "Flash Gordon" color comic strip...
Item #724625
May 28, 1939
COMICS SECTION only of St. Louis Post-Dispatch (weekly on Sundays), May 28, 1939
* Flash Gordon (color comic strip)
* "Ice Kingdom of Frigia" Queen Fria
* BRUKKA - Chieftain of the Giants
* Space - science fiction themed
This section has several nice, colored comic strips with a page 7 strip titled: "Flash Gordon" (see images)
Ten pages, small binding hol... See More
Beginning of the Korean War...
Item #724621
June 26, 1950
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, June 26, 1950
* Korean war begins
* U.S. involvement starts
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "NORTH KOREAN DRIVE IS REPORTED HALTED" and more. (see images)
Complete with 50 pages, a little margin wear, generally nice.
background: On June 26, 1950, the Korean Peninsula was engulfed in the chaos of a full-sca... See More
1901 Miss Stone Affair... kidnapping...
Item #724620
October 09, 1901
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 9, 1901
* Miss Stone Affair - kidnapping
* American Protestant missionary
* Ellen Maria Stone - Bulgaria
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "MISS STONE LOCATED" with subheads. (see images) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragi... See More
1929 test flights of the Dornier Do R Superwal flying boat......
Item #724619
September 15, 1929
SECTION 10 only of the New York Times, Sept. 15, 1929
* Dornier Do R4 Superwal flying boat - airplane testing
Page 16 of this section has a three column heading: "LARGEST FLYING BOAT IN AMERICA IS TESTED" with subhead and photo. (see images) Other aviation related articles as well.
Other topics throughout. Complete section 10 with 22 pages, rag edition in very nice con... See More
Greeley's letter on the capabilities of African-Americans... Andersonville Prison Trial...
Item #724618
August 26, 1865
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, August 26, 1865
* Horace Greeley letter - his opinion of African Americans
* Andersonville prison trial... Henry Wirz
The most historically significant content is the intriguing letter on page 4: "A Letter To the Hon. A. O. P. Nicholson", signed in type: H. G., for Horace Greeley.
Following the end of the Civil War, this discussion addressed the physical, intellectual, and emot... See More
Death of Henry Royce.. Rolls-Royce Limited founder...
Item #724615
April 23, 1933
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE: April 23, 1933
* Sir Henry Royce death
* Rolls-Royce Limited founder
* British Luxury motor cars
Page 20 has a one column heading: "Sir Henry Royce Dies; Co-Founder Of Rolls-Royce" (see images)
Complete with 46 pages, rag edition in very nice condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.
AI notes: Sir Henry Royce... See More
Carlos Gardel killed... tango legend...
Item #724614
June 25, 1935
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., June 25, 1935
* Carlos Gardel airplane crash death
* Argentine singer, songwriter & actor
* Tango legend
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "17 Killed as Two Planes Crash in South America" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 18 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally nice.
background: This ... See More
Item #724613
March 18, 1955
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. March 18, 1955
* Maurice "Rocket" Richard suspension
* Montreal Canadians Forum riot
The top of the front page, above the masthead is a banner headline: "Montreal Fans Riot Over Richard Suspension" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 40 pages, minor spine wear, nice condition.
background: This issue of The Springfi... See More
This historic Funding Act of 1790...
Item #724612
August 07, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Aug. 7, 1790
* United States Funding Act of 1790
* President George Washington signs
* Also John Adams & Thomas Jefferson
Taking about a full page of text, including almost all of page 2 is: "An Act making Provision for the Debt of the United States" which is signed in type by John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and George Washington.
This w... See More
1942 USS Lexington loss & Battle of the Coral Sea...
Item #724611
June 13, 1942
MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, June 13, 1942
* USS Lexington 'Gray Lady' disaster
* Battle of Coral Sea - World War II
The front page has a very nice six column photo showing navy sailors jumping off the stricken USS Lexington during the Battle of the Coral sea with heading: "Lexington Survivor Tells of Fiery Death of Carrier" with subhead. this is a eyewitness account... See More
John Gotti's famous 1990 acquittal w/ photo...
Item #724596
February 10, 1990
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 10, 1990
* John Gotti acquitted on multiple charges
* Gambino crime family boss - mafia
* Photo of a flamboyant Gotti outside the courthouse
The top of page 22 has a four column heading: "Reputed Crime Boss Gotti Freed in Assault Case" with subhead and photo. (see images)
Complete with all major sections (80+ pages), very nice condition.
backgrou... See More
Robert Alton Harris' 1992 execution...
Item #724523
April 22, 1992
LOS ANGELS TIMES, April 22, 1992
* Robert Alton Harris execution
* San Quentin State Prison gas chamber
* 1st in California in 25 years
* Years of debate for "Capital Punishment"
The front page has a nice banner headline: "Harris Dies After Judicial Duel; 4 Stays Quashed; 'I'm Sorry,' Murderer Says" with subheads and related photo. Much more ins... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1679...
Item #724522
March 04, 1679
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, March 4, 1679
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* Hold something original in your hands from the 17th century
* Great gift idea for that history buff
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... See More
From 1878 territorial Montana...
Item #724521
January 18, 1878
THE HELENA DAILY HERALD, Montana, Jan. 18, 1878
* Pre statehood Montana
* Rare Old West publication
This newspaper is from 11 years before Montana statehood. With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to 1900, here is an opportunity to get an issue from the old West back when cowboys, Indians, saloons, gold miners & gunfights were often seen on a regular basis..
Four... See More
1944 Battle of Leyte Gulf begins...
Item #724519
October 24, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 24, 1944
* Battle of Leyte Gulf - Sibuyan Sea
* Philippines - William Halsey
* Largest naval battle in history
The front page has a three column heading: "LEYTE DRIVE GAINS" with subheads that include: "JAPANESE SET BACK" and more. Coverage continues on page 10 with related maps. (see images)
Complete with all 38... See More
Al 'Scarface' Capone enters Alcatraz...
Item #724518
August 23, 1934
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., Aug. 23, 1934
* Al "Scarface" Capone - Gangster - Mob boss
* Alcatraz Island Prison - San Francisco Bay
Near the bottom of the front page is a one column heading: "Capone Faces Prison Labor 48 Hours a Week" (see images)
Complete with 16 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally nice.
background: Al Capone&rsqu... See More
Seccession Bill passed...
Jewish refugee vessel, Exodus 1947, seized by British...
Item #724517
July 19, 1947
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 19, 1947
* Exodus 1947 - Jewish refuge vessel boarded - 3 killed
* Presidential Succession Act of 1947
The front page has: "3 Slain on Zionist Vessel As Refugees Fight British," which continues on an inside page. Page 5 has: "SILVER ASSAILS SEIZURE - Zionist Hopes U.N. Will Not Tolerate British Action," and, "AMBUSHED BRITON SLAIN IN PALESTI... See More
Thomas Edison 2 cent stamp released in 1929...
Item #724511
June 06, 1929
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. June 6, 1929
* Thomas Edison's 2 cent stamp
* Electric Light Golden Jubilee
* Menlo Park, New Jersey release
* 1879 carbon-filament lamp anniversary
The front page has a two column heading: "Thousands Join in Rush for Edison Light Stamps" with subhead and photo of Edison. (see images) There is a thin printing flaw that slightly affects the ... See More
Amelia Earhart tired of being hassled... Stock Market prelude to 1929(?)...
Item #724437
July 12, 1928
NEW YORK TIMES, July 12, 1928 Page 9 has a one column headings: "MISS EARHART TIRES OF BEING 'SIDESHOW'" "She Expresses Regret Over Radio Here That Her Companion Are Kept in Background" and more, reporting on Amelia Earhart being relentlessly pursued by the media after her famous flight across the Atlantic.
The ftpg. has a report: "Stock Market Is Hit Heavie... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1693...
Item #724436
June 01, 1693
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, June 1, 1693
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* Hold something in your hands from the 17th century
* Unique gift idea for that history buff
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... See More
On the death of Andy Warhol, in The Village Voice...
Item #724435
March 03, 1987
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, March 3, 1987
* re. Andy Warhol's death
* Pop artist movement
As most might be aware "The Village Voice" was an American news and culture paper, known for being the country's first alternative newsweekly. It introduced free-form, high-spirited, and passionate journalism into the public discourse a tradition it maintained throughout its 6... See More
Bring up Jackie Robinson or not? Larry "Yogi" Berra as a rookie...
Item #724433
April 09, 1947
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, April 9, 1947 Page 7 has an article: "Rickey Won't Poll Dodgers About Jackie", "Decision Up to Lippy Alone...".
The article notes in part: "...He took the decision of bringing up Jackie Robinson out of the players' hands, declared that Carl Furillo would have tough sledding to keep his regular outfield post & doomed several ... See More
Future "Supercomputer" prediction in 1981...
Item #724431
February 27, 1981
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, Feb. 27, 1981
* Ralph Gomory and IBM
* Future of supercomputers ?
* High-performance computing
The top of front page has a one column heading: "Can a 'Supercomputer' Be Built? Team at IBM Grows More Confident" with lead-in: "Faster Figurer" and subheads. (see images)
Complete with 36 pages, nice condition.
AI notes: In 19... See More
Horton Smith wins 1936 Masters golf tournament
Item #724430
April 07, 1936
SECTION TWO (sports) section only of the Chicago Daily Tribune, April 7, 1936
* Horton Smith wins 2nd Masters Tournament
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia
The front page of this section has a nice banner headline for display: "HORTON SMITH'S 285 WINS MASTERS' GOLF" with subheads, photo and scores. (see images)
Complete section two only with 12 pages, rag edition in v... See More
1970 "Black Panthers" New Haven rally...
Item #724429
May 02, 1970
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Mass. May 2, 1970
* Black Panthers Party rally
* New Haven, Connecticut
* Abbie Hoffman & Bobby Seale
The front page has a two column heading: "Panther's Rally Without Incident" with lead-in: "Abby Hoffman Speaks" (see images)
Complete with 12 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, small binding holes along the spine,... See More
Wright Brother 1st flight... 25th anniversary...
Item #724428
December 17, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 17, 1928
* Wilbur & Orville Wright Brothers
* First airplane flight success
* Kitty Hawk, North Carolina
* 25th anniversary celebration
The top of page 20 has a one column heading: "WRIGHT PILGRIMS VISIT LANGLEY FIELD" with subheads. Also on the same page is another one column heading: "German Recalls Test Of Wrights In Europe" with subhea... See More
Official report that the Louisiana Purchase treaty has been concluded...
Item #724426
July 25, 1803
BOSTON GAZETTE, July 25, 1803
* The Louisiana Purchase Treaty
Page 2 has: "By the President of the United States...A PROCLAMATION" calling for a special session of Congress, signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
This is followed by a very historic report headed: "Louisiana - Official" which mentions in part: "Dispatches from the American ministers at Paris...contain ... See More
Pair of issues: criticizing astrology, with an astrologer's response...
Item #724424
October 01, 1869
BROUGHTON'S MONTHLY PLANET READER AND ASTROLOGICAL JOURNAL, Philadelphia, Oct., Nov., Dec., 1869
Also: SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 29, 1869
The former was a fascinating and very unusual newspaper of small-size themed on predicting what would happen in the future--great to read in hindsight.
The feature article, which takes all of pages 1 thru 5, is headed: "A Reply... See More
Rare & lengthy account of Joseph Smith running for President...
Item #724423
June 08, 1844
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, June 8, 1844
* Joseph Smith running for U.S. president
* Mormons - Mormonism - Latter-Day Saints
It is not known by many today that Joseph Smith, leader of the Latter-Day Saints, ran for president of the United States in 1844.
After several years of harassment and persecution in Missouri and Illinois, Smith wrote to five men expected to be can... See More
1931 professional wrestling match w/ Jim Londos...
Item #724421
March 20, 1931
THE DETROIT NEWS, March 20, 1931
* Upcoming Jim Londos vs. Renato Gardini
* Early professional wrestling match
* NWA World Heavyweights
* From the city where it happened
The front page of the sport's section has a two column heading: "Just A Night's Work For Mr. Jas. Londos" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with all 64 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.... See More
On Joseph Smith and his failed presidential campaign in 1844...
Item #724420
June 22, 1844
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, June 22, 1844
* Mormons leader Joseph Smith
* Election campaign for president
* 1st presidential candidate to be killed
It is not known by many today that Joseph Smith, leader of the Latter-Day Saints, ran for president of the United States in 1844.
After several years of harassment and persecution in Missouri and Illinois, Smith wrote to fiv... See More
Very rare baseball newspaper... "Hal" McClure... Bucknell graduate...
Item #724418
July 09, 1886
OFFICIAL (Baseball) RECORD, New York, July 9, 1886
* Very rare baseball periodical
This is a volume two issue of a very rare & historically important baseball newspaper, the very first daily sports newspaper dedicated entirely to the national game of professional baseball.
Although the masthead reads: "Official Record" the title at the top of pages 2, 3 & 4 reads: "Official Baseba... See More
The "Mining Number" with Nevada ghost town articles & photos...
Item #724416
April 11, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY--"Mining Number", New York, April 11, 1908 (with color cover) See the photos for the nice color cover which features a miner on horseback. The issue contains much reporting on "Nevada's Safeguard for Mine-buyers" which includes several photos of Goldfield, Nevada, plus a fullpg. with 5 photos of: "How Goldfield Guards Her Treasures". There... See More
1985 "The Commission" Mafia crime family bosses...
Item #724415
February 27, 1985
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 27, 1985
* The "Commission Case" indictments
* NYC mafia - organized crime family bosses
* Paul Castellano, Anthony Salerno & more
The front page has a two column heading: "U.S. Indicts Five Top N.Y. Mafia Chieftans" with related pictorial. (see images)
Complete with all sections (80+ pages), very light toning along the central f... See More
See the displayable front page from the 18th century...
Item #724414
December 19, 1713
THE POST-BOY, London, Dec. 19, 1713
* Nice masthead engravings
* Unique gift idea
This was one of the prominent early newspapers published in London during the late 17th and early 18th centuries.
It began publication in 1695, & was a single-sheet folio newspaper, printed on both sides, carrying a mix of foreign news (especially European wars, treaties, and royal affairs), English... See More
Ohio State Buckeyes football... 1939 Big Ten champs....
Item #724393
November 26, 1939
SECTION TWO (Sports) section only of the Chicago Sunday Tribune, Nov. 26, 1939
* Ohio State Buckeyes (1939)
* Declared Big Ten champions (1st report)
* NCAA college football
The front page of this section has a banner headline: "NOTRE DAME LOSES; MICHIGAN BEATS OHIO" with subheads that include: "BUCKEYES TAKE TITLE DESPITE 21 TO 14 DEFEAT and more lineups. (see images) ... See More
Iron Cutain speech in 1946.... Winston Churchill...
Item #724392
March 06, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 6, 1946
* Winston Churchill - Iron Curtain Speech
* Fulton MO Missouri
The front page has a five column headline: "CHURCHILL ASSAILS SOVIET POLICY" with subheads and related photo. (see) First report coverage of Winston Churchill giving his famous "Iron Curtain' speech in Fulton, Missouri. Complete text of Churchill's speech on page 4 with t... See More
1938 Boeing 314 Ocean Clipper 1st flight...
Item #724345
June 08, 1938
THE NW YORK TIMES, June 8, 1938
* Boeing 314 Ocean Clipper makes debut
* Pan American Airways flying boat
* First maiden flight of the seaplane
The top of page 24 has a one column heading: "NEW OCEAN CLIPPER IN FIRST TRIAL HOP" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 48 pages, rag edition in great condition.
background: The Ocean Clipper, one of the early ... See More
1991 death of actress Jean Arthur... L.A. Times...
Item #724344
March 18, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 18, 1993
* Helen Hayes death (1st report)
* American Broadway & film actress
* "First Lady of the American Theater"
* Best publication to be had ?
The front page has a one column heading: "Helen Hayes, Legend of U.S. Theater, Dies" with related pictorial. (see images) Much more inside with lengthy text and a few more photos.
Great to have ... See More
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