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The first run of the Pony Express (two articles)... correspondence between a runaway slave and his "master"...
Item #720362
April 16, 1860
THE EVENING POST, New York, April 16, 1860 The front page has two historic reports related to the completion of the first-run of the Pony Express, the most notable being: "GREAT REJOICING AT THE SUCCESS OF THE PONY EXPRESS", which includes in part: "St. Joseph, April 14.- A spirited demonstration was made here last night in honor of the prompt arrival of the first Pony Express... See More
2007 death of Coach Eddie Robinson... Grambling State football...
Item #720319
April 05, 2007
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 5, 2007
* Head coach Eddie Robinson death
* Grambling State University football
* Negro - black college - civil rights icon
* During racial segregation in college sports
Near the bottom of the front page has a three column heading: "Record-setting Grambling coach made civil rights part of game plan" with lead-in: "Eddie Robinson: 1919-2007" and... See More
Much on slavery - the day the Pony Express began...
Item #720299
April 03, 1860
THE EVENING POST, New York, April 3, 1860 Although this is the day the Pony Express began its inaugural run, there is no mention of this historic moment. However, the issue does contain much related to slavery. The front page has: "The Horrors of the Slave Trade in Richmond", which is quite graphic. Page 3 has: "Arrival of the Sloop-of-War Vincennes with the Officers of the Sl... See More
JFK helps to debilitate Hollywood's "Blacklist"...
Item #720290
February 05, 1961
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 5, 1961 Page 39 has an "under-the-radar" report telling of JFK's attendance of the movie "Spartacus" at a local Washington, D.C. theater: "KENNEDY ATTENDS MOVIE IN CAPITAL", with subhead: "Slips Out of White House to See "Spartacus" With Sub-Cabinet Official". While appearing somewhat innocuous, his public action ... See More
Dramatic issue on the controversial 1876 Presidential election...
Item #720251
March 20, 1877
THE DAILY TELEGRAM, Washington, D.C., March 20, 1877
* 1876 contentious presidential election
* President Rutherford B. Hayes victory
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 Republ... See More
One of the more decorative mastheads of the 18th century...
Item #720250
July 25, 1793
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, July 25, 1793 If you are looking for a handsome American newspaper from George Washington's administration which is displayable & priced reasonably, this is one of the best. This title has one of the more decorative mastheads of the era, with an engraving of the then-coat-of-arms featuring an Indian with a bow & arrow.
Fo... See More
German language religious newspaper from St. Louis...
Item #720004
March 01, 1867
DER LUTHERANER, St. Louis, March 1, 1867 (in unusually good condition)
* Rare publication in the German language
* Nice decorative masthead for display
An unusual German-language newspaper. In the mid-19th century a flood of immigrants from Europe poured into the United States, Germans being the largest ethnic group at the time. Like many immigrants, the Germans wanted to preserve their lan... See More
From Paris, France, in 1836,,,
Item #719864
December 27, 1836
GALIGNANI'S MESSENGER, Paris, Dec. 27, 1836 An interesting newspaper from Paris, France but printed in English, and featuring a black-inked tax stamp on the front page. Various news of advertisements. The policy/purpose of this title was to promote good feeling between England and France, and was highly regarded. It was viewed to be progressive.
Four pages, nice condition.
Note: ... See More
One of the earliest of the Jesse James & gang bank robberies...
Item #719767
May 24, 1867
CONCORD DAILY MONITOR, New Hampshire, May 24, 1867 Page 3 has a report headed: "Robbery And Murder" which tells of the robbing of the bank in Richmond, Missouri, mentioning: "...14 men entered the banking house...and robbed the money tray of $4000 and killed a man named Shaw, and two others...A party has gone in pursuit." with just a bit more.
This was the work of ... See More
1945 Pappy Boyington & His "Black Sheep" squadron...
Item #719733
September 13, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 13, 1945
* Pappy Boyington's welcome home
* United States Marine Corps fighter ace
* "Black Sheep" squadron (VMFA-215)
* World War II Medal of Honor recipient
The top of page 5 has a three column photo with heading: "Pappy" Boyington Reunited With The Old Gang" Also a one column heading: "Boyington, Air Ace Of Marines, Is H... See More
Scarce title containing a Washington letter...
Item #719658
January 16, 1797
THE NEW WORLD, Philadelphia, Jan. 16, 1797
* Rare 18th century publication
* President George Washington
A scarce title, and until a recent find, the very first we have offered in our (soon to be) 50 years. It published for exactly one year.
Page 2 features a letter to George Washington from the Penna. Senate, offering congratulations for his public service. It is followed by h... See More
1st African American wins Nobel Peace Prize...
Item #719561
September 23, 1950
THE DETROIT NEWS, Sept. 23, 1950
* Ralph J. Bunche wins Nobel Peace Prize
* First African American to win prestigious award
Page 3 has two column photo with heading: "Bunche Wins Nobel Peace Prize" And a one column heading reads: "Bunche Calls Nobel Prize Tribute to UN" (see images)
Complete with all 20 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
History notes: In 19... See More
American Anti-slavery Society - Frances Watkins, William Brown, and more...
Item #719148
May 15, 1857
THE SEMI-WEEKLY TIMES, New York, May 15, 1857 Pages 2 and 3 have significant coverage of the 24th anniversary gathering of the American Anti-Slavery Society. Among the speakers were William Lloyd Garrison (President), Wendell Phillips, Frances Ellen Watkins (a free negro woman), William Wells Brown (a fugitive slave), and more. While most are familiar with the first two mentioned above, the ... See More
1775 capture of Ethan Allen...
Item #719128
October 21, 1775
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, Oct. 21, 1775
* Ethan Allen captured
* American Revolutionary War
The front page includes a letter: "To the King" which references the American situation & includes: "...Let then, royal Sire, the liberty of England and America be ever in your heart, then shall the people be free, and America shall yet be happy in the full enjoyment ... See More
On a California lynching by the Committee of Vigilance, wth a print...
Item #719062
November 15, 1851
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Nov. 15, 1851 Pages 3 and 4 contain an article on a famous case involving the San Francisco Committee of Vigilance, headed: "Californian Lynchings". Included as well is a print captioned: "Lynching In San Francisco".
In 1851, San Francisco was a city in chaos, its population swelling due to the Gold Rush and its streets rife with crime a... See More
A colonial North Carolina newspaper with an intriguing story...
Item #718898
June 03, 1775
THE CAPE-FEAR MERCURY, Wilmington, North Carolina, June 3, 1775 This would have to be one of the more interesting colonial newspapers we've offered, primarily for being a forgery.
This title began Oct. 13, 1769, and was suspended for about five months from the fall of 1774 to the spring of 1775. It ceased in September, 1775.
As for the intrigue, best to refer you to this link, whi... See More
Newspaper from New Mexico 3 years before statehood...
Item #718496
July 30, 1909
FARMINGTON ENTERPRISE, New Mexico (Santa Fe de Nuevo México), July 30, 1909 This issue was published 3 years before New Mexico would become a state. This was a weekly which lasted for 15 years.
Various news and ads of the day. Gregory notes that only one institution has any holdings of this title.
Pages are not numbered so we do not know if the 4 pages present comprise the entire is... See More
Much praise for George Washington...
Item #718420
September 22, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston Sept. 22, 1798
* General - President George Washington
Page 3 has under "Pennsylvania": "A meeting of the deluded citizens of Kentucky, at Lexington...to the number...of 5 or 6000, agreed to revolutions against the Alien and Sedition laws...They request their representatives to lay the resolutions before the national legislature and Presi... See More
Battle of Okinawa ending... General Buckner is killed...
Item #718415
June 19, 1945
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE--EXTRA, June 19, 1945
* Battle of Okinawa, Japan ending
* General Simon B. Buckner death
* Tenth United States Army commander
The bold front page headline announces: "GEN. BUCKNER IS KILLED IN ACTION ON OKINAWA".
General Simon Buckner, Jr. was killed during the closing days of the Battle of Okinawa by enemy artillery fire, making him the highe... See More
Abraham Lincoln wins an election in 1846... The Mormon troubles... The Mexican War...
Item #718413
September 12, 1846
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 12, 1846
* Early Abraham Lincoln
* Springfield, Illinois (Whig)
* 7th district election victory
Page 3 has a report from Illinois on election returns, which notes: "...7th district, Cartwright (loco.), 4829; Lincoln, (whig) 6340 (elected...".
History tells us that n 1843 Abraham Lincoln sought the Whig nomination for Illinois&... See More
United States declares war in response to Hitler and Mussolini...
Item #718282
December 11, 1941
POTTSVILLE EVENING REPUBLICAN, Penna., Dec. 11, 1941
* United States declare war
* Germany & Italy - Axis
* Post Pearl Harbor attack
The front page has a full banner heading: "WAR IS ON WITH AXIS", with subheads: "Congress Declares War On Germany and Italy" and "Action Follows Declaration of War by Hitler and Mussolini; Washington Was Quick to Accept the Challe... See More
1945 Postdam Conference (Germany) ends... Agreement details given...
Item #718281
August 03, 1945
PHILADELPHIA RECORD, Penna., Aug. 3, 1945
* Potsdam Conference ends (Germany)
* United States, Great Britain, and the Soviet Union
* Summary of agreement is included
* Large map of the region
The front page has a great 4-line, full-banner heading: "BIG THREE AGREEMENT AT POTSDAM: Iron Rule for All of Germany; Russia Gets E. Prussia Capital; Polish Border Moved Near B... See More
Dramatic front page on Germany's invasion of Poland... WWII begins...
Item #718279
August 31, 1939
HARRISBURG TELEGRAPH--EXTRA, Penna., Aug. 31, 1939 (1st of 2 sections)
* Poland bombed - World War II begins
* Adolf Hitler defies the World
* Nazis bomb Poland - early 1st report
The front page has the dramatic banner heading: "NAZI PLANES BOMB POLAND", with a 2nd banner heading: "WAR - Hitler Orders 'Force for Force' - FUEHRER READY TO DIE IN WAR HE TELLS ... See More
With a rare, hand-tinted print of a 'View on the Schuylkill"...
Item #718277
September 01, 1820
THE ANALECTIC MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, September, 1820 This was a very famous literary-themed magazine, but this issue features at the back of the issue a a quite rare, hand-tinted full page engraving titled: "View on the Schuylkill". More typically such hand-tinted prints were removed from the issues long ago. And this engraving is in nice condition.
Complete in 88 pages, fu... See More
License needed to be a peddler...
Item #718162
May 17, 1686
THE LONDON GAZETTE, May 17, 1686
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* Hold something original from the 17th century
Most of the front page is taken up with: "A Proclamation" which enforces the use of a license to be a peddler.
The remainder of the ftpg. and most of the back page are taken up with other reports from Europe, plus there are s... See More
Death of Commodore Uriah P. Levy... Large Civil War map...
Item #718160
March 24, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, March 24, 1862
* Uriah P. Levy death (1st report)
* 1st Jewish commodore of U.S. Navy
* American Civil War - Jews
The most notable content within this issue is the very brief, but historic page 5 report of the death of Commodore (Admiral) Uriah P. Levy, the first U.S. Jewish Commodore, war of 1812 war hero, and credited as to having abolished the disciplinary p... See More
Cornwallis surrenders to Washington at Yorktown...
Item #718116
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1782 * Lord Charles Cornwallis
* General George Washington
* Surrender at Yorktown - Virginia
This issue contains the very historic report of the surrender of Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown, Virginia.
An inside page has a nice report headed: "Extract of a Letter from Sir Henry Clinton" which begins: "...I had th... See More
Terrific issue on the Jefferson/Callender situation...
Item #718089
October 26, 1802
AURORA GENERAL ADVERTISER, Frankford, Oct. 26, 1802
* President Thomas Jefferson
* James Callender squabble
Note that this issue was published in nearby Frankford to escape the Yellow Fever epidemic in Philadelphia.
Page 2 begins with a very lengthy editorial which includes: "The business of the late election had diverted our attention from various objects, and the execrable wretch Ca... See More
Wonderful broadside on the surrender of Robert E. Lee...
Item #717945
April 07, 1865
JAMESTOWN JOURNAL, EXTRA, Jamestown, New York, April 7, (1865)
* General Robert E. Lee's surender
* End of the American Civil War
* Very rare Broadside edition
Within the world of newspaper collecting, both major reports and graphic headlines are primary in determining collectability. Other factors are important as well, but the more notable the event and the "fl... See More
World War II is over: Japan surrenders...
Item #717559
August 15, 1945
THE PROVIDENCE JOURNAL - Victory Edition, Aug. 15, 1945
* World War II ends
* Japanese surrenders
The banner headline announces: "JAPANESE GIVE UP" "Truman Announces War's End; Gen. MacArthur To Sign Terms" with various related subheads.
Complete in 24 pages, nice condition.... See More
Iran Hostage Crisis - U.S. rescue attempt fails...
Item #717202
April 26, 1980
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 26, 1980
* Operation Eagle Claw
* Iran Hostage Crisis
* U.S. rescue attempt fails
The front page has the dramatic 3-line banner heading: "CARTER VOWS TO PURSUE HOSTAGES' RELEASE BY 'EVERY AVENUE' AFTER U.S. RESCUE FAILURE; KHMEINI WARNS AGAINST NEW ARMED MOVES", with subheadings: "Ayatollah Cites Danger to Lives Of the Captives", &q... See More
Adolph Hitler declares war on Russia in 1941....
Item #717201
June 22, 1941
THE FARGO FORUM, North Dakota, June 22, 1941
* Adolph Hitler declares war on Russia
* Germans marching orders
* Pre-United States involvement
The front page has a dramatic banner headline: "NAZIS INVADE RUSSIA", with subheads: "Hitler Hurls Greatest Drive in History" and "Finland, Rumania Help Along 1,500-Mile Front; Nazis Charge Betrayal", with supporting te... See More
The calm before the storm... A letter of thanks from Boston...
Item #716214
June 08, 1767
THE GLOCESTER JOURNAL, (Gloucester), England, June 8, 1767
* Uncommon publication
* The calm before the storm
Page 3 has: "A Letter from Boston, New-England" is a note of thanks including: "...noble & generous efforts in support of the common rights of mankind & liberties of Great Britain & her colonies..." (see). The tone would change in a few ye... See More
Arguing against American independence...
Item #715770
March 09, 1776
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, March 9, 1776 This was a decidedly Tory newspaper, supportive of the British efforts in America. This newspaper ended publication in June, 1778 when the British evacuated the city.
Over half of the front page is taken up with: "The following rules for establishing a Society for Relieving the Distresses of Prisoners...". Page 2 has reports fro... See More
Lincoln accepts the Republican nomination...
Item #713888
May 22, 1860
NEW-YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, May 22, 1860 The last column of the front page has very nice heads: "THE CHICAGO CONVENTION" "The Presidency" "The Struggle Between Seward and Lincoln" "LINCOLN NOMINATED For President" "Only Three Ballotings Had" "The Vice-Presidency" "Hon. Hannibal Hamlin Nominated for Vice President" "... See More
Lincoln the politician comes to the forefront...
Item #713881
May 29, 1860
NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, May 29, 1860
* Abraham Lincoln gaining familiarity
With Lincoln's very recent nomination as the Republican candidate for President, it is not surprising that this issue would have much concerning this little-known politician.
Inside pages contain: "Lincoln And Hamlin In Ohio "Forgeries On Lincoln" Trilling Episode in the Life of ... See More
Great on the Battle of Camden, South Carolina...
Item #713664
December 19, 1780
THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET OR THE GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Dec. 19, 1780 See the photos for the very handsome masthead, which features ornate lettering and an engraving of a ship.
A great issue, as two-thirds of the front page and one-third of page 2 are taken up with the details of the Battle of Camden, South Carolina. The report is taken from the "London Gazette Extraordinary&q... See More
Great Thomas Nast Christmas centerfold...
Item #713443
January 04, 1873
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 4, 1873 Certainly the most notable print is the great doublepage centerfold by Thomas Nast captioned: "The Same Old Christmas Story Over Again" showing two kids sleeping amongst their dreams. Santa Claus with his bag of toys is here as well. This print is sewn-in with 4 very small binding holes at the center.
The front page shows: "Chris... See More
Santa Claus on his sleigh...
Item #713388
December 26, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 26, 1874 The full front page is a print: "Faith--Waiting for Santa Claus" showing a young girl waiting at the door of a toy store.
Inside has a nice full page: "Santa Claus is Coming!" showing Santa on his sleigh being pulled by 4 reindeer.
The great, tipped-in doublepage centerfold is: A Dream of a Christmas Dinner in Five Parts"... See More
Very displayable Thomas Nast Santa Claus on the front page...
Item #713387
January 03, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY January 3, 1874 The entire front page features a terrific & very desirable Thomas Nast illustration: "Christmas Eve - Santa Claus Waiting for the Children to Get to Sleep." which is very displayable. Nast Santa Claus prints are very desirable as he is credited with creating the modern "jolly" version of Santa.
Inside finds a wealth of other ... See More
Jefferson's Proclamation concerning an insurrection...
Item #713234
May 09, 1808
SPOONER'S VERMONT JOURNAL, Windsor, May 9, 1808 Page 3 has: "By the President of the United States, A PROCLAMATION" concerning: "...sundry persons...confederating together on Lake Champlain...for the purposes of forming insurrections against the authority of the laws of the United States..." and more. Page 3 also has a report from Pittsburgh concerning: "...a man... See More
Acts of Congress signed by Thomas Jefferson...
Item #713232
April 11, 1808
SPOONER'S VERMONT JOURNAL, Windsor, April 11, 1808
* President Thomas Jefferson
* Three Acts of U.S. Congress
The front page has 3 Acts of Congress, carrying over to page 2, each signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, good condition.
Lincoln repeals Hunter's controversial order emancipating slaves... Robert Smalls...
Item #712776
May 20, 1862
NEW YORK WORLD, May 20, 1862
* General David Hunter's Emancipation order
* Abraham Lincoln rebuffs (nullifies)
* Robert Smalls & companions to be compensated
The front page begins with column heads: "PRESIDENT'S PROCLAMATION" "Gen. Hunter's Proclamation Void" "The Power of Declaring Slaves Free Belongs to the President" "An Appeal To... See More
Mormon women protest the Cullom Bill...
Item #712749
January 19, 1879
THE DESERET NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah, Jan. 19, 1870 This newspaper was published 26 years before Utah became a state.
Included is the lengthy: "Governor's Message" reading much like a state-of-the-state address, signed by the acting govrernor, S. A. Mann.
But the most notable contgent is much reporting on the: "Great Indignation Meeting - Of the Ladies of Salt Lak... See More
President Lincoln repeals General Hunter's order (no. 11), which had emancipated slaves... Two mentions of Robert Smalls...
Item #712691
May 20, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, May 20, 1862
* General David Hunter's Emancipation order
* Abraham Lincoln rebuffs (nullifies)
* Robert Smalls & companions to be compensated
Page one has: "Gen. Hunter's Order Repudiated by the President" followed by: "He Pronounces it Void and of No Effect" "The Policy of the Administration Reiterated." The pronounceme... See More
Five American newspapers: 1803-1809...
Item #712458
June 12, 1805
(5) Five very early 19th century American newspapers: United States' Gazette, Dec. 7, 1809; Massachusetts Spy, May 25, 1808; Boston Gazette, May 2, 1805; Independent Chronicle, Nov. 16, 1807; and New York Herald, Dec. 3, 1803. All five are good "newsy" newspapers of folio size, 4 pages, some margin tears, generally good condition. A nice set of five different, early newspapers.... See More
Five American newspapers: 1803-1809...
Item #712457
June 12, 1805
(5) Five very early 19th century American newspapers: United States' Gazette, Nov. 30, 1809; Massachusetts Spy, June 8, 1808; Boston Gazette, May 6, 1805; Independent Chronicle, Nov. 19, 1807; and New York Herald, Nov. 30, 1803. All five are good "newsy" newspapers of folio size, 4 pages, some margin tears, generally good condition. A nice set of five different, early newspapers.... See More
Much on George Washington...
Item #712380
July 28, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, July 28, 1790
* President George Washington
* John Adams & Thomas Jefferson
Page 2 contains an "Address of the Providence Assoc. of Merchants to the President..." with "The President's Answer" signed by him in type: George Washington.
Page 2 also has a letter from the governor of Georgia to Alexander M'Gillivrar... See More
From 1883 Nebraska...
Item #711304
March 17, 1883
THE LINCOLN DAILY NEWS, Nebraska, March 17, 1883
* Home of the Cornhuskers
We seldom encounter Nebraska newspapers from during the Wild West era, but here is one. Lincoln is the capital of Nebraska and this issue is dated from just 16 years after statehood.
Gregory's 'Union List of American Newspapers' notes that the only institution holding any issues of this title... See More
Battle of Raisin River & so much more!
Item #710795
March 30, 1813
THE WAR, New York, March 30, 1813 The front page is entirely taken up with: "Seamen" and "An Act For The Regulation of Seamen On Board the Public & Private Vessels of the United States" which carries over to page 2 & is signed in type: James Madison.
Inside has 2 more Acts of Congress: "Rewarding Officers & Crew of the Frigate Constitution & th... See More
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