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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
Horace Greeley supports William H. Harrison...
Item #679439
January 30, 1841
THE LOG CABIN, New York, Jan. 30, 1841
* William Henry Harrison
* Rare campaign publication
The famous campaign newspaper published by Horace Greeley in support of William Henry Harrison in the 1840 election. The content is almost entirely political although the back page has: "The Mouth of the Missouri" & other articles.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, engraving o... 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
The John Brown raid at Harper's Ferry...
Item #678212
November 08, 1859
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 8, 1859 Page 6 has over a full column of text headed: "John Brown's Invasion" which includes some related subheads as well. This report focuses on the trial of John Brown as a result of his infamous raid on the arsenal at Harper's Ferry.
Eight pages, irregular at the spine with some tears near the spine.
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
... See More
* 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
A very early newspaper from Los Angeles...
Item #677764
September 06, 1862
LOS ANGELES STAR, California, Sept. 6, 1862 One of the earliest Los Angeles newspapers we have offered, and from the Civil War no less. At this time the population of Los Angeles was less than 5,000.
Articles include: "The Military Precinct" "How the President Will Preserve the Union" "The News of the Week" "The Indian Disturbances in Minnesota" "... See More
A very early newspaper from Los Angeles... Mormon discussion... Colorado mines...
Item #677756
June 28, 1862
LOS ANGELES STAR, California, June 28, 1862 One of the earliest Los Angeles newspapers we have offered, and from the Civil War no less. At this time the population of Los Angeles was less than 5,000.
Articles include: "How to Handle Firearms Safely" "The Colorado Mines" "Eastern Intelligence" "Discussion Among the Mormons" "Pirated" and more... See More
Attempts at brokering a peace... Battle of White Plains...
Item #677648
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1776 The first article has five pages taken up with: "Debates in Parliament" which include much discussion on the situation in America.This significant issue contains General Washington's actual correspondence with General Howe and Lord Drummond on the prospects of an early peace, which would mean the Americans would have to abandon... See More
Much on the California Gold Rush...
Item #677158
August 24, 1850
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Aug. 24, 1850 Page 5 has nearly 1 1/2 columns taken up with reports from California, including much on the Gold Rush, headed: "Two Weeks Later From California".
Page 2 has: "Late From Texas--Indian Troubles--The Fredericksburg Outrage--Murders and Robberies..." taking most of a column.
Eight pages, various margin tears, a few small pieces missin... See More
Territorial newspaper from Montana...
Item #677123
May 02, 1872
HELENA WEEKLY HERALD, Montana, May 2, 1872 Actually a territorial newspaper as Montana did not become a state until 1889. A wide wealth of reports of the era, much obviously relating to Montana, plus a page 3 reports: "Letter From Utah" "the Mormon Situation--Mines, Weather, etc." with a Salt Lake dateline.
Eight pages, very nice condition. The masthead features a great ... See More
1961 Philadelphia Phillies' "longest" MLB losing streak ends....
Item #677056
August 21, 1961
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 21, 1961
* Philadelphia Phillies 23-game losing streak ends
* Still the longest MLB losing streak since 1900
This 46 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 27: "Phils Defeat Braves After Dropping 23d in Row" with subhead: "Streak Ends One Game Short of Cleveland's 1899 Mark" with box scores.
This is 1st report cover... See More
Early and uncommon title from Baltimore...
Item #676877
July 16, 1811
AMERICAN & COMMERCIAL DAILY ADVERTISER, Baltimore, July 16, 1811 A typical newspaper of the day with various news and a wealth of advertisements.
Among the back page ads are: "NEGROES - Wanted immediately about fifteen young Negro Slaves, Male and Female, from ten to twenty years old, for which the highest price in cash will be paid."
Also: "150 Dollars Reward" for ... See More
Jefferson elected president of the American Philosophical Society...
Item #676837
January 01, 1797
NEW YORK MAGAZINE OR LITERARY REPOSITORY, January, 1797 A detailed article taking over 3 pages is: "Some Account of the Barbarities of the Northern Indians".
Near the back are several pages of news reports from Savannah, Albany, Philadelphia, Poughkeepsie, New York, etc., including mention that Thomas Jefferson was elected president of the American Philosophical Society.
Certainl... See More
General Wayne concludes a treaty with the Indians...
Item #676834
September 01, 1795
NEW YORK MAGAZINE OR LITERARY REPOSITORY, September, 1795 The issue is filled mostly with an eclectic collection of articles, while the back four pages contain news items of the day.
Among the articles are: "Description of Charles River Bridge" (plate lacking), and "A Dissertation on the Means of Preserving Health in Charleston and the Adjacent Low Country" which takes 5... See More
1910 expulsion of Jews in Kiev, Ukraine......
Item #676778
May 05, 1910
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, May 13, 1910
* Purge on Jews - Jewish - Judaica
* Kiev of Kyiv - Ukraine - Russia
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "EXPULSION OF JEWS FROM KIEV, RUSSIA, WILL BE RESUMED BY AUTHORITIES" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are n... See More
The Jacobite Rebellion... Battle of Culloden....
Item #676729
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1746 There is much fine content on the Jacobite Rebellion including the very first article noted in the table of contents as: "The Young Pretender's reasons for Retiring from Stirling & account of his affairs in Scotland, sent to his Father".
Additional content on the Rebellion is found in over 8 pages of: "Accounts of
... See More
Additional content on the Rebellion is found in over 8 pages of: "Accounts of
A Nazi newspaper from a British island...
Item #676703
May 19, 1944
THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), May 19, 1944 A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.
Among the front page reports are: "Cassino Evacuated for Better Strategic Position" "Judo-Bolshevism Imperils the World" "Jews Thank Reds" "America's Tra... See More
French & Indian War...
Item #676688
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1759 There is a lengthy article titled: "Instructions by Major General Wolfe in Case of an Invasion" which has much detail. The "Historical Chronicle" also has several reports concerning the French & Indian War.Other articles in the issue noted in the table of contents include:
"An Accurate Description of the... See More
Trouble in America...
Item #676549
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1769 Among the articles is: "A Continuation of the Most Interesting transactions in America..." continued from the January issue, which has some great reading concerning the troubles between America & England, one portion noting: "Resolved...That no tax under any name or denomination...ought to be imposed or levied upon the p... See More
Veracruz & the castle of San Juan...
Item #676467
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1740 Inside has an article headed: "Account of the Strength of Fort St. Augustine in Florida, the Nearest Settlement of the Spaniards to Georgia, Vera Cruz, in the Gulf of Mexico, and St. Jago de Cuba." which mentions James Oglethorpe.The text includes: "...About 7 leagues below Fort St. Augustine are two forts, the one on the ... See More
Earliest Florida newspaper we have offered...
Item #675979
June 15, 1822
THE FLORIDIAN, Pensacola, June 15, 1822 Not only is this the earliest Florida newspaper we have offered, it is a volume 1 issue of the earliest title in Pensacola, and one of the earliest newspapers in all of Florida. Its desirability is more in its early date than in its content, which has typical news reports and include: "From Fort Smith, Arkansas" "Alligator's Cruise&q... See More
Harrison's inauguration reported in his own campaign newspaper...
Item #675890
March 13, 1841
THE LOG CABIN, New York, March 13, 1841 The famous campaign newspaper published by Horace Greeley in support of William Henry Harrison in the 1840 election.
Terrific that most of the front page is taken up with the various details of: "The Inauguration" of President Harrison, the text beginning: "The consummation of the great political contest which terminated in the election... See More
Descriptive article on a trip to Colorado... Indian issues...
Item #675681
August 22, 1866
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Aug. 22, 1866 The conclusion of the Civil War brought with it an interest in expending west, so it would not seem unusual that articles that read like a 19th century travelogue would appear in newspapers of the day.
This issue has one on page 2, which was part of a larger series: "A Trip To Colorado--Central City and Black Hawk" with a dateline from Centra... See More
Westward expansion confronts the Native American tribes...
Item #675649
September 04, 1867
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Sept. 4, 1867 The years following the Civil War were years of expansion west, causing the inevitable conflict with the Native American tribes. Such reports were not uncommon in period newspapers. This is one such issue.
The front page has: "The Indian War" taking one-third of a column, beginning: "The Montana Rangers, under Gen. Been, expected to move... See More
Objection to the Chinese in California...
Item #675524
June 11, 1879
THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California June 11, 1879 The front page includes: "The Chief Objection To Chinese" and: "The Old Abolitionists" is a reflection on those of the past, with the recent death of William Lloyd Garrison.
Another ftpg. item: "At Grayson, Kentucky, a farmer named Jones attempted to take a prostitute into his house, when his wife killed him with an axe.... See More
Item #675387
September 25, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 25, 1861 Among the inside page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE WAR FOR THE UNION" "Gen. Fremont & the Rebels in Lexington" "He is to March Against them in Person" "Second Fire Zouave Officers Arrested" "Skirmishing by Pickets" "The Siege of Lexington" and much more.
Eight pages, never-trimmed mar... See More
Quantrell's recent raid...
Item #674887
October 12, 1863
THE WORLD, New York, Oct. 12, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "From Virginia" "Severe Fight Beyond the Rapidan" "Our Infantry Beaten by Cavalry" "Tables Turned by Federal Troops" "Supposed Retreat of Lee's Army to Richmond" "Quantrell's Last Raid" "Rebels Disguised in Federal Uniforms" ... See More
Philadelphia is prosperous... Site off the new capital?
Item #674661
December 09, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 9, 1783 The front page has reports headed: "America" with one item noting: "We are informed by a gentleman lately from Philadelphia that that city never appeared to be in a more prosperous way; its spacious streets are crowded with foreign merchants, and arts and commerce flourish in a high degree."
Also on the ftpg. is a report from ... See More
Philadelphia is prosperous... Site off the new capital?
Item #674660
December 09, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 9, 1783 The front page has reports headed: "America" with one item noting: "We are informed by a gentleman lately from Philadelphia that that city never appeared to be in a more prosperous way; its spacious streets are crowded with foreign merchants, and arts and commerce flourish in a high degree."
Also on the ftpg. is a report from ... See More
Abraham Walter's fascinating exploits...
Item #674602
December 15, 1813
BOSTON PATRIOT, Dec. 15, 1813 The front page has nearly a column taken up with: "Read What Follows!" "Extract of a letter from Capt. M'Donnough...Accompanying this is the voluntary statement of Abraham Walters, who was pilot of one of the sloops taken last summer. He made his escape from Quebec & after a severe journey of ten days, reported himself to me yesterday.&quo... See More
Very beginning of the American Antiquarian Society...
Item #674435
November 25, 1812
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 25, 1812 Page 2 has a very significant news report headed: "American Antiquarian Society" which begins: "This Society was incorporated by an Act of the Legislature of this Commonwealth, passed October 22d, 1812. It's object is to collect and preserve the most authentic ancient documents & memorials..." with more. Also noted is that... See More
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