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Check from Cooperstown, 1837...
Item #681854
This is a genuine check written on the "Otsego County Bank" of Cooperstown, New York dated Nov. 24, 1837. Included is the amount of $10 in the lower left corner with a signature in the lower right. There is a nice engraving of an eagle with an olive branch in its beak. Also a red ink cancellation.An early financial item & great to have from this town famous as the home of the Baseb... See More
Map on the capture of Jackson, Mississippi... Baseball during the Civil War...
Item #681767
July 23, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, July 23, 1863 The front page is dominated by a detailed Civil War map headed: "THE CAPTURE OF THE CAPITAL OF MISSISSIPPI. The Defeat of the Rebel General Joe Johnston & His Evacuation of the City."
The front page column heads include: "Capture Of Jackson, Miss." "Another Brilliant Victory by Grant's Army" "Gen. Sherman & His Ga... See More
Following the battle of Gettysburg...
Item #681757
July 13, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, July 13, 1863
* re. Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
* General Robert E. Lee's retreat Southward
Among the front page column heads are: "THE IMPENDING BATTLE" "Evacuation of Hagerstown by General Lee and Its Occupation by Our Troops" "Address of General Lee to the Rebel Army" "He Stimulates Them for the Approachin
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* re. Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
* General Robert E. Lee's retreat Southward
Among the front page column heads are: "THE IMPENDING BATTLE" "Evacuation of Hagerstown by General Lee and Its Occupation by Our Troops" "Address of General Lee to the Rebel Army" "He Stimulates Them for the Approachin
The latest from Ulysses S. Grant...
Item #681645
June 08, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, June 8, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "GRANT!" "The Fighting On Sunday" "Attack on Our Lines by the Rebels" "Our Success" "Midnight Assault on Burnside's Corps on Monday" "Another Repulse of the Enemy" and more.
Eight pages, toned, kiss ti a kiwi cribber if rte first leaf causes t... See More
Sherman's work in Georgia, Grant's efforts further north...
Item #681627
May 22, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, May 22, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "SHERMAN" "Strategic Moments of His Armies" "The Flanking of Dalton" "Rebel Stronghold at Buzzard Roost Avoided" "Seizure of Snake Creek Gap" "Harper's Fight on Rocky Face Ridge" "GRANT ! " Gallantry of the Heavy Artillery" "... See More
Civil War map of Virginia: Battle of the Wilderness...
Item #681615
May 06, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, May 6, 1864 The front page features a very nice & detailed Civil War map headed: "IMPORTANT OPERATIONS IN VIRGINIA. The Army of the Potomac Across the Rapidan--Scene of the Impending Conflict Between Generals Grant and Lee."
The first column has related Civil War headlines relating to the Battle of the Wilderness, with the entire front page taken up with war-r... See More
General Meade's stirring address to his troops...
Item #681614
May 05, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, May 5, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Advance of the Army of the Potomac" "Stirring Address of General Meade to His Soldiers" signed in type: George G. Meade. "Decisive Order Relative to Malcontents" "Mutinous Conduct to be Punished with Instant Death" "The Impending Battle" "The Red ... See More
Battle of Bolivar Heights...
Item #681601
October 17, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 17, 1861 Among the front page column headlines on the Civil War are: "THE REBELLION" "Brilliant Engagement Near Harper's Ferry" "Three Thousand Rebels Repulsed by Four Hundred Union Troops" "The River Commanded by the Rebel Batteries" "Brilliant Action Near Harper's Ferry" "A Victory Over The Rebels&quo... See More
Thanksgiving Proclamation... Much on the Civil War...
Item #681590
October 03, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 3, 1861 The front page includes a Thanksgiving Proclamation by Edwin Morgan, Governor of New York.
Additionally, half of the first column is taken up with nice war-related heads including: "THE REBELLION" "Court Martial Ordered Upon Gen. Fremont" "Gen. Wool Ordered to Missouri & Gen. Mansfield to Fortress Monroe" "Interesting... See More
Defeat of the rebels near Savannah...
Item #681580
January 31, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 31, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "HIGHLY IMPORTANT IF TRUE - Reported Defeat of the Rebels Near Savannah" "Depredations of the Oreto" "Rebel Account of Her Escape from Mobile" "The Rebel Navy at Mobile" "Announcement of the Staff of the New Commander, Gen. Hooker" "General Sumner'... See More
Jackson in the Shenandoah... Battle of Fair Oaks...
Item #681568
June 10, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, June 10, 1862 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "FROM THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY" "JACKSON BEING HARD PUSHED" "IMPORTANT FROM SOUTH CAROLINA" "The National Forces Investing Charleston" "Landing of Troops on Battery and John Islands" "THE BATTLE OF FAIR OAKS" "THE WAR IN THE SOUTHW... See More
Siege of Vicksburg... Defeat of Breckinridge...
Item #681559
May 28, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, May 28, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Siege Of Vicksburg" "Advices from Gen. Grant's army to Sunday Morning" "All Then Going On Well" "Capture of a Rebel Bearer of Dispatches from Pemberton to Johnston" "Rebel Force Said to be Between 25,000 & 30,000" "The War In Tennessee"... See More
Reports from this Confederate newspaper...
Item #681543
May 03, 1862
CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, South Carolina, May 3, 1862 This was one of just a few newspapers which printed: "Confederate States Of America" in the dateline.
Among the reports: "Latest From Corinth" "From Norfolk--Late Northern News" "From Richmond--A Ray of Light--Tuscumbia & Decatur Re-taken--A Battle Imminent" "The Fight at Bridgeport, Tenne... See More
Mob boss Whitey Bulger captured...
Item #681489
June 23, 2011
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 23, 2011
* James Whitey Bulger captured
* Winter Hill Gang mob boss
* Boston organized crime
* Movie "Black Mass" fame
The front page of section 2 has a one column heading: "CRIME BOSS HELD IN L.A." with subhead: "James 'Whitey' Bulger, sought in 19 slayings, fled arrest in Boston in 1994" and small photo. First report coverage... See More
Spain to acknowledge America's independence...
Item #681295
December 17, 1782
THE ST. JAMES'S CHRONICLE, London, Dec. 17, 1782
* American independence
* Spain recognizes
The front page has a report: "No official accounts are yet received of the evacuation of Charles-Town, but, by the latest accounts...we are informed this event took place the 23rd of October, that the garrison was not molested in the embarkation, and that they took almost every articl... See More
The king and work towards a peace treaty...
Item #681293
December 10, 1782
THE ST. JAMES'S CHRONICLE, London, Dec. 10, 1782 Page 2 has an address to the King of England in response to his recent speech. A few bits include: "...graciously pleased to direct your measures to promote a cordial reconciliation between Great Britain and America...our satisfaction that your Majesty...has laid the foundation of a peace with the that country & has actually agree... See More
The Declaration of Independence, and more...
Item #681282
THE UNIVERSAL MAGAZINE, London, England, complete bound volume of six months for July thru December, 1776 plus the Supplement issue as well.* Original Declaration of Independence... the complete text
* As reported from Great Britain
* Entire bound volume intacted
It would be difficult to argue for a more important document in American history than the Declaration of Independence. It remai... See More
Washington to be dictator of America for life?
Item #681129
July 07, 1789
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 7, 1789 Page 4 has an: "Extract of a Letter From New York" which begins: "His Excellency General Washington, our new congressional President, and perhaps I might add Dictator of America for life, gave a very sumptuous entertainment on Thursday the 4th inst. on account of the recovery of his Majesty the King of Great Britain..." with mor... See More
The Seminole War in Florida... Texas & Mexico...
Item #681117
August 13, 1836
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 13, 1836
* Second Seminole War - Florida
* Sam Houston & Santa Anna
The front page has: "Mexico & Texas" with mention that the Mexicans will not fight until fall & that a treaty between Santa Anna & General Sam Houston had reached Mexico. Further particulars as well.
Other items include: "United States & M... See More
The first successful magazine in the country...
Item #681106
April 14, 1744
THE CHRISTIAN HISTORY, Boston, April 14, 1744
* Very rare 18th century magazine
* 1st successful magazine in America
This was the first successful magazine in America although formatted unlike typical magazines. It was exclusively a chronicle of the Great Awakening in America, exclusively of secular news reports. It was preceded by just a few magazines which lasted but a couple of iss... See More
Landis becomes first commissioner of baseball, in his hometown newspaper...
Item #680940
November 13, 1920
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 13, 1920
* Kenesaw Mountain Landis
* 1st MLB baseball commissioner
* Best title to be had - rare as such
A terrific issue on the history of Major League Baseball with the banner headline proclaiming: "LANDIS CZAR OF BASEBALL". The subheads note: "Takes $50,000 Job, But Won't Give Up Bench" "Accepts 'to Save the Game for the... See More
Mutuals win the championship... Each inning telegraphed to other cities....
Item #680890
September 23, 1870
NEW-YORK TIMES, Sept. 23, 1870 Page 3 has: "The Championship Contest--Mutual vs. Atlantic--The Mutuals Win the Championship Pennant--Score 10-4." It begins: "The Fall campaign of the ball-playing season...culminated yesterday in the signal success of the Mutual Club, in their home-and-home game with the noted Atlantics, the holders of the whip-pennant. The event has been an
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Indians playing ball...
Item #680509
February 28, 1852
SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Feb. 28, 1852 The front page has a print headed: "Indians Playing Ball" with a related article. The print shows it looks somewhat like lacrosse.
Four pages, large folio size, never bound nor trimmed, 3 folds with fold & margin wear. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.
Vilifying the Yankees...
Item #680406
January 26, 1863
DAILY EXAMINER, Richmond, Virginia, January 26, 1863
* Rare rebel publication
A nice single sheet issue (typical late in the war) with a full masthead, with front page reports headed: "The Yankees Across the Rappahannock" "Appointments In the Department" "The Nautical Jeffreys" "Our Military Resources with several subheads: "Latest News From the ... See More
A racist newspaper on the post-war events...
Item #680229
October 28, 1865
NEW YORK WEEKLY DAY-BOOK CAUCASIAN, Oct. 28, 1865 A decidedly racist newspaper which began well before the Civil War & lasted a few years after. As such their reporting on events of the day provide a contrasting perspective beyond most other Northern newspapers.
Among the articles: "Reminiscences of Gen. 'Stonewall' Jackson" being installment #4. Also: "The True S... See More
Civil War reports from this racist newspaper...
Item #680177
March 18, 1865
NEW YORK WEEKLY DAY-BOOK CAUCASIAN, March 18, 1865 A decidedly racist newspaper which began well before the Civil War & lasted a few years after. As such their reporting on war events provide a contrasting perspective beyond most other Northern newspapers.
Some articles include: "Confederate Congress" "Corruption in the White House" "Who Are the Friends of the N... See More
War reports from this racist newspaper...
Item #680173
February 25, 1865
NEW YORK WEEKLY DAY-BOOK CAUCASIAN, Feb. 25, 1865
* Rare pro-white title
* Civil War era original
A decidedly racist newspaper which began well before the Civil War & lasted a few years after. As such their reporting on war events provide a contrasting perspective beyond most other Northern newspapers.
Some articles include: "Evacuation of Charleston" "Capture of C... See More
Death report from the Great Plague...
Item #680094
January 01, 1666
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Jan. 7, 1666 (1667 by today's calendar) An early issue of the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1666. This is issue #119.
The front page has a report from Norwich, England, reporting on the deaths from the Great Plague which was ravaging Europe at the time: "The Account of our bill of Mortality for this... See More
War begins in Texas... Creating the Smithsonian Institution...
Item #680084
January 02, 1836
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 2, 1836
* Smithsonian Institution creation
* Texas War of Independence begins
The front page includes a report prefaced in part by: "...A provisional government has been completely organized & a bill of rights adopted which will be found below..." and what follows is the: "Declaration of the People of Texas in General Conv... See More
Death of James Madison... Santa Anna's vindication...
Item #680077
July 02, 1836
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 2, 1836 A front page report begins: "It becomes our melancholy duty to announce the death of James Madison, who departed this life on the 28th ult..." More, plus a reference to the "great plan of government" and an acknowledgment of Madison's contribution to the plan: "...and to the memory of no one of that band of patr... See More
Indian troubles in America...
Item #679956
December 01, 1772
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 1, 1772 An inside page has reports from Charleston including: "...that the Chactaw Indians have obtained a very considerable advantage over their enemies the Creeks & have carried off a great number of their scalps. They write from Georgia that a number of emigrants from Virginia were lately killed in their way to the Mississippi by some Indians, ... See More
Reacting to the Boston Massacre...
Item #679953
July 17, 1770
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 17, 1770 The back page has an extract of a letter from Boston reading in part: "...merchants of this town determined to break through their agreement & import fall goods, notwithstanding the continuance of the tea duty; we can assure the public that nothing can be further from the truth nor has the spirit of the trade at any time appeared more det... See More
News from America...
Item #679931
February 19, 1767
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 19, 1767 Most of the front page is taken up with: "The History of Greenland, Containing a Description of the Country & its Inhabitants...", continued in future issues.
Page 2 has half column of news items headed "America", as well as: "An Extract from Obilby's Account of America" which is about South America. An... See More
Cherokee Indians, & other concerns...
Item #679911
March 16, 1762
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, March 16, 1762 Inside has a report headed: "America" from Charleston beginning: "Last Saturday the Little Carpenter & other Cherokees who came with him to ratify the treaty...". Also four additional reports datelined from New York & one from Philadelphia.
Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 1/4 inches, minor front page rubbing, good condition.... See More
Sam Adams is selected...
Item #679779
July 21, 1772
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 21, 1772 Page 6 contains a report from a Boston letter concerning political events in that town, and which mentions "...the House then made choice of Mr. Samuel Adams for their clerk...". The article goes on to report other political happenings, taking an entire column. Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 inches, very nice condition.
The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, printed in gold ink...
Item #679480
June 03, 1953
DAILY MAIL, London, England, June 3, 1953 This is: "The Golden Reprint" edition as all 12 pages are printed in gold ink.
Nice to have a report of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth in a London newspaper, with the banner headline: "LET US CHERISH OUR OWN WAY OF LIFE", with a photo of Queen Elizabeth taking up most of the front page. A plethora of coverage with related phot... See More
Playing pool in a Paris cafe...
Item #678984
May 04, 1872
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York May 4, 1872 The full front page has 4 political cartoons: "Shakespeare on the 'Liberal' Campaign of Slander".
Almost a fullpg: "Playing Pool in a Paris Cafe". Another full page: "A Modern Version of the Good Samaritan"; a 3/4 page print: "At The Door of the Opera House"; a full page Nast cartoon: "It Is The I... See More
Confederates abandon Brownsville, Texas...
Item #678960
January 09, 1864
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Jan. 9, 1864 This famous British newspaper formatted much like Harper's Weekly has a print on the American Civil War.
Inside has a half page print captioned: "The War In America: The Confederates Quitting Brownsville, Texas, on Hearing of the Approach of Federal Transports" with a related article on the next page.
Complete in 16 pages, very n... See More
Japan says they will surrender...
Item #678939
August 14, 1945
LOS ANGELES TIMES, August 14, 1945 The 2-line banner headline announces: "SURRENDER NOTE ON WAY, TOKYO RADIO ANNOUNCES" with various related subheads. The ftpg. photo shows General Eisenhower & others.
The complete first section (of 2) with pages 1-12, various wear at the margins with some separation, wear at the central fold with some perforation, an archival mend at th... See More
The war in Europe is over...
Item #678911
May 08, 1945
THE OREGONIAN, Portland, May 8, 1945
* Germany Surrenders
* V-E day - Nazis quit
The banner headline announces: "NAZIS SURRENDER, LONG WAR ENDS; ALLIES DESIGNATE TUESDAY V-E DAY" with related subheads.
Present are 24 pages as are called for, although the pagination is odd. Library stamp in the masthead/headline, good condition.... See More
Germany surrenders...
Item #678871
May 09, 1945
THE OREGONIAN, Portland, May 9, 1945 The banner headline announces: "Germany Submits In Total Surrender" with subhead: "Foe Loses Everything In Defeat". A related front page photo of the surrender meeting.
Contains page 1-10 of 18, library stamp in the masthead, nice condition.
The 1919 World Series baseball scandal begins to unfold...
Item #678844
September 22, 1920
LOS ANGELES EXPRESS, Sept. 22, 1920 The banner headline above the masthead announces the beginning of the investigation into the infamous 1919 World Series betting scheme, or the 'Black Sox' World Series: "BIG BASEBALL PROBE OPENS".
The first column subhead: "Johnson Is Called In Diamond Scandal" referring to Ban Johnson, president of the American League.
N... See More
Earliest image of a President in a periodical?
Item #678590
October 12, 1840
VERMONT WATCHMAN & STATE JOURNAL, Montpelier, Oct. 12, 1840 A very notable issue as it has, on the front page, the earliest image of a contemporary President or future President that we are aware of in any periodical.
Featured is a large image of William Henry Harrison who was running for President at the time, with much ftpg. reporting on: "General Harrison's Speech"... See More
Revisiting Revere's 'midnight ride' to Lexington & Concord...
Item #678535
December 05, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 5, 1795 Period accounts of Paul Revere's legendary ride on the eve of the battle of Lexington and Concord are exceedingly rare. The few we discovered over the past 45 years are exceptionally brief.
As Paul Revere was running for the vacated post of town treasurer for Boston, a friend writes a piece for this Boston newspaper in support of him and includes... See More
1901 Black Jack Ketchum on his way to hanging...
Item #678368
April 24, 1901
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, April 24, 1901
* Tom "Black Jack" Ketchum
* Southwestern cowboy & outlaw
* Train robber and murderer
* Hole-in-the-Wall gang member
The front page has a one column heading: "'Blackjack' Ketchum Is Now Safely Caught" (see) He would be hanged just two days later. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "... See More
Four issue set on the death & funeral of Babe Ruth's estranged wife...
Item #678346
January 17, 1929
(4) THE BALTIMORE NEWS, Maryland, a set of four issues dated January 14, 15, and 2 different editions of 17, 1929.
The front page heads on each: 14th: "DENTIST Gives Up In Death of MRS. RUTH" as Babe's wife burned to death in a fire at his house; 15th: "2D AUTOPSY ON MRS. RUTH" with a photo of her & their daughter, Dorothy: 17th: "MRS. RUTH'S FUNERAL TOD... See More
The issue not saved by collectors...
Item #678345
November 22, 1963
THE DALLAS TIMES HERALD, Texas, Nov. 22, 1963 Being an afternoon newspaper this newspaper did report the assassination of John F. Kennedy in its 2nd and 3rd editions. This is the first edition which hit the streets before the news, with the front page headlines reflected the joy of having the President visit.
The banner headline announces: "Texas Progress, U.S. Projects Linked, JRK Tel... See More
Terrific map of the Boston vicinity in 1775...
Item #677945
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1775
* Rare pre Revolutionary War map
* Town of Boston & it's harbor
Certainly the prime feature of this issue is the nice foldout map titled: "A Plan of the Town and Chart of the Harbour of Boston Exhibiting a View of the Islands, Castle Forts, and Entrances into the said Harbour." which measures 12 1/2 by 14 inche
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* Rare pre Revolutionary War map
* Town of Boston & it's harbor
Certainly the prime feature of this issue is the nice foldout map titled: "A Plan of the Town and Chart of the Harbour of Boston Exhibiting a View of the Islands, Castle Forts, and Entrances into the said Harbour." which measures 12 1/2 by 14 inche
Death of Napoleon Bonaparte... Slave trade... William Wilberforce...
Item #677871
September 08, 1821
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 8, 1821 Beginning on page 2 is a report of the death of: "Napoleon Bonaparte" which is prefaced with: "The following particulars are interesting, and seem necessary to assist in affording an account of the exit of the man who, for so many years, had occupied the attention of all the civilized world..." with a subhead: "Official A... See More
Several documents relating to the War of 1812...
Item #677799
July 30, 1812
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, July 30, 1812 Close to half of the front page is taken up with various documents relating to the War of 1812 including a: "Notice To British Subjects" living in America, followed by a: "Marshal's Notice" beginning: "The Department of State having directed that all British subjects within the United States, report themselves..."... See More
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