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649219

Our premier Civil War lot...

Item #649219
(10) THE CIVIL WAR--a lot of the very best of all titles. Here is a group of ten issues of the famous New York Times and/or NY Tribune and/or NY Herald, much like those listed throughout our website, in good shape and all with front page war news.  These New York titles were well-known for their detailed Civil War reporting. An excellent way to obtain an intimate view of this critical and
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698104

The Monitor vs. the Merrimac... Slavery at the Capital...

Item #698104

March 14, 1862

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 14, 1862  A significant issue reporting one of the most famous naval battles of the 19th century: the Monitor vs. the Merrimac. It ushered in "modern" naval engineering with the use of iron-clad vessels.

One column heads on the back page include: "THE GREAT NAVAL FIGHT" "Official Report Of The Affair" "The Maiden Cruise Of The Monito... See More  

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695247

Ten Civil War newspapers: war maps...

Item #695247

March 24, 1862

This is a damaged lot of ten Civil War issues of the famous titles: New York Herald, New York Tribune, New York Times and Philadelphia Inquirer. Five have front page Civil War maps, four have inside or back page Civil War maps, and one is an issue of "Forney's War Press", 1863, with an ornate and war-themed masthead (no war map).

Each issue is damaged by tears, stains, margin chippi... See More  

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698135

Death of Commodore Uriah P. Levy... Large Civil War map...

Item #698135

March 24, 1862

NEW YORK HERALD, March 24, 1862  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 procedure of flogging.

The front page features a large & detailed map: "THE BOMBARDMENT OF ISLAND NO. 10... See More  

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698136

Death of Commodore Uriah P. Levy... Large Civil War map...

Item #698136

March 24, 1862

NEW YORK HERALD, March 24, 1862  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 procedure of flogging.

The front page features a large & detailed map: "THE BOMBARDMENT OF ISLAND NO. 10... See More  

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698103

John Wilkes Booth 3 years before his notoriety...

Item #698103

March 26, 1862

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 26, 1862  The front page contains one of the fascinating tidbits of history which delight collectors, in this case an inconspicuous advertisement for a theatrical production of The Apostate at the Mary Provost Theater in New York--starring John Wilkes Booth. 

See the photo for the complete ad which notes the listing of the cast, including: "Last Night, but t... See More  

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702871

Battle of Shiloh... A Confederate report...

Item #702871

April 09, 1862

DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, April 9, 1862  



* Reporting on the Battle of Shiloh

* From the capital of the Confederacy




Page 3 begins with a very historic report headed: "The Great Victory In Tennessee" which reports on the Battle of Shiloh (or Pittsburg Landing) which begins: "Since the issue of our paper yesterday morning, we have received few additional particul... See More  

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698090

Huge Civil War map of the war in the Southwest...

Item #698090

May 31, 1862

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 31, 1862  Most of the front page is taken up with a huge Civil War map titled: "THE SEAT OF WAR IN THE SOUTH-WEST" with some column heads including: "The Capture of Corinth" "Another Rebel 'Skedaddle' " "Gen. Nelson in the Enemy's Camp" "Retreat of the Rebels to Okolona" "General Banks's Retreat"... See More  

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698091

Huge Civil War map of the war in the Southwest...

Item #698091

May 31, 1862

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 31, 1862  Most of of the front page is taken up with a huge Civil War map titled: "THE SEAT OF WAR IN THE SOUTH-WEST" with some column heads including: "The Capture of Corinth" "Another Rebel 'Skedaddle' " "Gen. Nelson in the Enemy's Camp" "Retreat of the Rebels to Okolona" "General Banks's Retreat&qu... See More  

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698107

Civil Ware news from the Confederate capital...

Item #698107

July 26, 1862

DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, July 26, 1862  A wealth of reporting from the Confederate capital, some articles headed: "The Movement of Morgan in Kentucky" "The Richmond Battles in England" "The War--The President & the Border States..." "Yankee Account of the Arkansas" "The Raids of Morgan..." "Skirmish at Malvern Hill" &q... See More  

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698106

From the capital of the Confederacy...

Item #698106

August 08, 1862

DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, Aug. 8, 1862  The front page has a wealth of reporting from the Civil War including: "Later From the North" "The Position on the Peninsula" "Yankee Description of Sunday In A Captured Town" "The Southern Treatment of Prisoners" "Stuart's Cavalry Again in the Enemy's Rear" "Movement of the Enemy ... See More  

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172602

Battle of Cedar Mountain, Stonewall Jackson, and more...

Item #172602

August 30, 1862

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 30, 1862  The full front page is a print of: "Brigadier-General Michael Corcoran, Late Colonel 69th Regiment New York State Militia". Prints inside include: "John Morgan's Highwaymen Sacking a Peaceful Village in the West" "Negroes Building Stockades Under the Recent Act of Congress" "The Late General R. L. M'Coo... See More  

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697876

Nice reports on the Battle of Harper's Ferry...

Item #697876

September 22, 1862

DAILY COLUMBUS ENQUIRER, Georgia, Sept. 22, 1862  Certainly one of the less common Confederate titles from the Civil War. Columbus is in Southwest Georgia on the Alabama border very near Montgomery.

Various reports inside include: "The Locality of the Late Battle" "From J.T.S. at Montgomery" "Progress & Events of the War" "11,500 Prisoners Taken at Harp... See More  

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702906

Battle of Antietam & Harper's Ferry, in a Confederate newspaper...

Item #702906

September 23, 1862

THE TRI-WEEKLY MERCURY, Charleston, South Carolina, Sept. 23, 1862 



* Rare from the Confederacy

* Battle of Antietam - Sharpsburg




Given the date, it is not surprising that the front page has an account of the Battle of Antietam, or as referred to by the Confederates: the Battle of Sharpsburg. And great to have this report in a Confederate newspaper.

Almost a full column is headed: &qu... See More  

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693828

Civil War map of the Harper's Ferry vicinity...

Item #693828

October 18, 1862

NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 18, 1862  The front page features a nice Civil War map headed: "THE ADVANCE OF M'CLELLAN'S ARMY. The Scene of the Next Great Battle in Virginia" which shows from Martinsburg to Sharpsburg to Harper's Ferry & Hillsboro.

Among the front page column heads are: "The Advance of the Union Forces" "Reconnoissance & Skirmishes with t... See More  

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702903

Battle of Perryville... in a rare Confederate title from Mississippi...

Item #702903

November 03, 1862

DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN, Jackson, Nov. 3, 1862  Certainly one of the more rare Confederate titles we have offered. This is a volume one issue.

Among the front page has a number of Acts and documents from the Confederacy, most concerning the on-going Civil War. One is: "An Act to Encourage the Manufacture of Clothing and Shoes for the Army" and a lengthy: "Act to Better Provide for... See More  

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698080

Rare Confederate title from Mississippi on the Battle of Perryville...

Item #698080

November 10, 1862

DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN, Jackson, Nov. 10, 1862  Certainly one of the more rare Confederate titles we have offered. This is a volume one issue.

Among the articles: "Major Frank M. Gailor" "Northern Elections" "Maryland, My Maryland" which has a letter signed in type by: George B.McClellan; "Rebel Matches" "Battle Between Floyd & the Enemy in Kentu... See More  

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693874

Final events of the historic Battle of Fredericksburg...

Item #693874

December 18, 1862

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 18, 1862  A wealth of front page column heads on the Civil War including: "From General Burnside's Army" "The Withdrawal of Our Forces" "Gen. Burnside's Explanation" "The Movement a Military Necessity" "Armistice To Bury The Dead" "Additional Details of the Fighting" "Rebels Increasing Their Defens... See More  

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649242

Huge eagle engraving in the masthead...

Item #649242
GLEASON'S LITERARY COMPANION, Boston, 1863  Obviously a literary publication from the Civil War era, the prime feature being the huge eagle engraving in the masthead, with a wingspan of 7 inches. There are a few illustrations within, mostly being text. Sixteen pages, 11 by 15 inches, great condition.

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649300

From the Oneida Community... Civil War era...

Item #649300
THE CIRCULAR, Oneida, New York, Civil War era  A lot of ten  issues from this well-known socialistic "commune" from during the Civil War but with minimal war-related content. Four pages each, 10 by 13 inches, very nice condition.

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637512

Civil War illustrations - 2nd-rate at a reduced price...

Item #637512
(5) HARPER'S WEEKLY Civil War lot of five issues which we consider "2nd rate". Not what we sell as damaged, but not good enough to be listed as "good" with minor problems and small disfigurements (possible foxing, staining, close-trimming, separation at the spine, non-archival tape mends, etc.), yet more than half off the regular price. Over 25 Civil War era prints - great ... See More  

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694754

Many Civil War illustrations - damaged issues at a reduced price...

Item #694754
(10) HARPER'S WEEKLY Civil War lot of ten "damaged" issues. The issues could be heavily stained, have cut-outs, missing pages, or other disfigurements which would cause them to be considered damaged, but the lots will include at least 50 Civil War era prints. Great for gathering prints for framing and/or scrapbooking.

The images shown are not of the actual issues you will receive (s... See More  

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698087

The Civil War from the Confederate's perspective...

Item #698087

February 20, 1863

DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Feb. 20, 1863  Not only a newspaper from the Confederate States, but from the capital of the Confederacy.

Among the front page items are: "Negotiation of the Confederate Cotton War..." "Latest News From the North" with subheads: "From the Army About Fredericksburg--From the Army in North Carolina--A Raid Apprehended--From the Southw... See More  

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702879

Huge front page Tennessee Battel map...

Item #702879

April 21, 1863

THE NEW YORK HERALD, April 21, 1863 The front page has an 11 1/2 by 14 inch map: "IMPORTANT CONTEMPLATED OPERATIONS IN TENNESSEE." "The Great Battle Field of the Rebels Under General Joe Johnston and the Union Forces Under General Rosecrans." Relates heads on pg. 2: "The Coming Struggle" "Tennessee and Its Lines of Operation" "Where the Rebels Have Take... See More  

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698088

The Civil War around Fredericksburg...

Item #698088

April 22, 1863

DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, April 22, 1863  The front page has: "From Suffolk" "From Fredericksburg--The Object of Lincoln's Visit to the Army--The West Refuses to Furnish Another Man" "The Situation at Suffolk--From the Army About Fredericksburg..." "Speech of a Virginia Traitor--Carlile Before the New York Hustings" which includes many subh... See More  

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698082

First issue of a rare title which lasted just 3 issues...

Item #698082

April 25, 1863

ALBANY ARMY LETTER, New York, April 10-25, 1863  This was the volume 1 number 1 issue of an exceedingly rare title which lasted for just 3 issues, the others dated May 15 and May 28.

Content includes various local news, information on the progress of war, engagements of various regiments, a report of the presentation of battle flags at the Capitol, etc.

Complete in four pages, 7 1/2 by 10 3... See More  

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694114

From the Confederate stronghold of Charleston...

Item #694114

April 30, 1863

THE CHARLESTON MERCURY, South Carolina, April 30, 1863  Not surprisingly there is much reporting on the Civil War including: "The Yankee Army of Robbers" "Our Naval Prospects" "Progress Of The War" "From Vicksburg--The Yankee Gunboats Running the Gauntlet...Burning of a Yankee Transport, etc." "The Habeas Corpus Act Again" and more.

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702909

Confederate Victory at Chancellorsville & much more...

Item #702909

May 04, 1863

DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, May 4, 1863



* Newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy

* Confederate Victory at Chancellorsville

* Much on Civil War events in Virginia



Not only is this a nice Confederate newspaper, but it is from the capital of the Confederacy.



Much war reporting in this issue, as the top of the front page has an historic & significant report headed: "F... See More  

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693794

Stonewall Jackson is shot by his own soldiers...

Item #693794

May 13, 1863

THE PRESS, Philadelphia, May 13, 1863  The front page has a report headed: "The Wounds Of General Jackson" taken from the Richmond Enquirer newspaper, beginning: "Our victory on the Rappahannock has cost us dear in the severe wounds unfortunately received by the great and good General Jackson. His left arm has been amputated above the elbow; a bullet has passed through his... See More  

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172682

Triumphal march through New Orleans...

Item #172682

June 06, 1863

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 6, 1863  The full front page is an illustration of: "Colonel Grierson, Sixth Illinois Cavalry." Prints inside include a full page: "Triumphal Procession of Colonel Grierson, Commanding Sixth and Seventh Illinois Cavalry, Through Baton Rouge, May 2, 1863."; two half page illustrations: "Registered Enemies Taking the Oath of Allegianc... See More  

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698063

General Lawrence O'Bryan Branch... The Confederate version of "Harper's Weekly"...

Item #698063

June 07, 1863

SOUTHERN ILLUSTRATED NEWS, Richmond, June 7, 1863  A very rare publication from the Confederacy which seldom comes to the collector market. Although much of the content was literary in nature, there are news reports and a few illustrations.

The front page is entirely taken up with a nice illustration of: "General Lawrence O'Brien Branch" beneath which is noted: "Killed at ... See More  

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698154

Text and prints on the Battle of Gettysburg...

Item #698154

July 25, 1863

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 25, 1863  The full front page is a nice portrait of: "Major-General Ulysses S. Grant ("Unconditional Surrender" Grant)". Inside has a full page: "The Siege of Vicksburg--View Upon the Extreme Right, Showing the Mississippi River Above and Below Vicksburg"; a full page with 4 prints: "The Siege of Vicksburg--Blowing Up the ... See More  

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698022

Rare Confederate title...

Item #698022

November 05, 1863

WESTERN SENTINEL, Winston, North Carolina, Nov. 5, 1863  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. 

The front page includes: "Our Situation" "Yank... See More  

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698086

From the Confederacy...

Item #698086

December 28, 1863

DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Dec. 28, 1863  The front page includes: "City Intelligence" "Major Edgar Burroughs" "From the Rapid Ann" "The Army of Tennessee" "A Dash Upon Cleveland, Tennessee" "a letter from Salem, Virginia" which concerns Roanoke College; "Alleged Yankee Spy" and other war-related reports.

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691779

John S. Mosby... Capture of Madisonville...

Item #691779

January 21, 1864

NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 21, 1864  Among the front page column headlines on the Civil War are: "Details of the Late Repulse of Mosby's Guerrillas" "Capture of the Town of Madisonville" "Department Of North Carolina" "The Oath of Allegiance in the Senate" "Endorsement of President Lincoln--The Steamer Gen. Meigs" and more.

Eight pages, never b... See More  

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702886

Mosby, Adams, Long, and more...

Item #702886

April 28, 1864

CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, Charleston, South Carolina, April 28, 1864 



* From the origin of the American Civil War



This was one of the few newspapers which had: "Confederate States of America" printed in the masthead (see). There is much reporting on the Civil War--from the Confederate perspective--including ftpg. items headed: "From Orange C.H.--Yankee Army Ordered to Mov... See More  

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693800

Defeat of John Morgan...

Item #693800

May 21, 1864

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 21, 1864  Nearly half of the front page first column is taken up with Civil War heads including: "THE GREAT CONTEST" "Lee Tries to Turn Our Right Flank" "He is Repulsed & Gives It Up" "We Capture 300 Prisoners" "The Rebels Say They Are Short of Supplies" "Our Army In Splendid Condition" "Averill's S... See More  

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682946

Latest news from the Civil War...

Item #682946

May 28, 1864

THE WORLD, New York, May 28, 1864  Formatted very much like its competitors, the Times, Tribune & Herald. Civil War column heads on the front page include: "From The Peninsula" "A Slight Skirmish on Wed. Near City Point..." "Admiral Porter's Great Feat" "A Scene of Excitement" & more on the back page.

Eight pages, very nice condition.

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698089

Letters from Robert E. Lee and J.E. Johnston...

Item #698089

June 03, 1864

RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, June 3, 1864  The front page has: "The War News" which includes a letter signed in type: R. E. Lee, General, which has an introductory paragraph as well.

Other front page items include a letter signed in type: J. E. Johnston, and items headed: "Officers Retired From the Army" "General Lee's Army" from near Cold Harbor, taking ove... See More  

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698185

"Confederate States of America" in the masthead...

Item #698185

June 09, 1864

CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, South Carolina, June 9, 1864  This was one of just a few Confederate newspapers which printed: "Confederate States Of America" in the masthead.

The front page has a wealth of content concerning this late stage of the Civil War and includes: "From General Lee's Army--Grant's Position--Enemy's Dead Unburied" "From Richmond" &q... See More  

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698048

Very early Idaho newspaper, shortly after creation of the Idaho Territory...

Item #698048

November 12, 1864

IDAHO TRI-WEEKLY STATESMAN, Boise City, Nov. 12, 1864  A very early and rare newspaper from just 18 months after the Idaho Territory was created, and some 26 years before Idaho statehood.

This is the volume 1, number 48 issue.  The front page is filled with ads with pages 2 & 3 containing various news of the day. Mostly ads on the back page.

Four pages, never bound nor trimmed with... See More  

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649267

Ornate masthead...

Item #649267
ADVOCATE FAMILY GUARDIAN, New York, 1865  A rather ornate & decorative masthead in this small newspaper, filled primarily with literary & womanly concerns. Edited by Mrs. Sarah R. Bennett of the "American Female Guardian Society". Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will be from 1865 & will have the format shown. Measures approximately 11 by ... See More  

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698099

On Robert E. Lee as commander-in-chief...

Item #698099

January 05, 1865

RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Jan. 5, 1865  Not just a nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy, but one from near the end of the Civil War.

The front page has: "The War News" with various items & including near the end: "...that Lincoln was in a 'gleeful spirits' on Saturday as he expected momentarily to receive the best of news from Sherman on the war pa... See More  

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693788

Electoral votes for Abraham Lincoln...

Item #693788

February 09, 1865

NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 9, 1865  Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "Counting of the Electoral Votes" "212 Votes for Lincoln and Johnson" "21 for McClellan and Pendleton" "The Peace Conference In Congress" "ARMY OF THE POTOMAC" "Severe Fighting but no Decisive Results" "The Army All on the Ground" &quo... See More  

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693786

Sherman's triumphant march through the South...

Item #693786

February 17, 1865

NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 17, 1865  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "SHERMAN" "Our Forces Near the Rebel Prison Pen at Florence, S.C." "A Rapid March Through the State" "Evacuation of Branchville" "Occupation of Orangeburg, 17 Miles North of Branchville" "Rebel Troops Falling Back On Columbia" "The Gloom In S... See More  

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690718

Lee's army is 'annihilated'...

Item #690718

April 07, 1865

CONCORD DAILY MONITOR, New Hampshire, April 7, 1865  Inside includes: "Sheridan Playing His 'Trumps' "LEE'S ARMY ANNIHILATED" "Large Captures of Officers and Men: "LEE AND HIS WHOLE ARMY SURRENDERED" "Sheridan's Victory!" "Six General and Thousands of Prisoners Taken!" "Lee Seeking the 'Last Ditch' " and more.... See More  

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701647

Rare Lincoln's assassination report, in a Washington, D.C. newspaper...

Item #701647

April 15, 1865

EVENING STAR, Washington, D.C., April 15, 1865  Terrific to have this first report of Lincoln's assassination in a newspaper from the city where it happened.

The top of the front page has a column with heads: "ASSASSINATION OF THE PRESIDENT" "Attempted Murder Of Secretary Seward And Sons". The report begins: "Last evening at 10:30 p.m., at Ford's Theatre, the... See More  

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683068

Follow-up to the Civil War... Lincoln's funeral train...

Item #683068

May 02, 1865

THE WORLD, New York, May 2, 1865  Among the front page column heads on the closing events of the Civil War are: "The Alleged Conspiracy" "Attempt to Fire Ford's Theater & the Adjoining Buildings" "Moseby Yet at Large" "A Formal Surrender of Johnston to Have Taken Place Last Saturday" "Sherman's Men En Route For Home" "The War ... See More  

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698105

Capture of Jefferson Davis as he flees...

Item #698105

May 15, 1865

NEW YORK HERALD, May 15, 1865  The front page first column heads include: "JEFF. DAVIS" "Details Of His Capture" "His Camp 'Surprised at Daylight on the 10th Instant" "He Disguises Himself in His Wife's Clothing, and, Like His Accomplice Booth, Takes to the Woods" "He is Pursued & Forced to a Stand" "He Shows Fight & Flour... See More  

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690741

Trial of Lincoln's conspirators... End of war reports...

Item #690741

May 19, 1865

CONCORD DAILY MONITOR, New Hampshire, May 19, 1865  Page 2 begins with a nice editorial: "The Death of President Lincoln in the English Parliament".

Other notable reports within: "The Trial of the Conspirators" "Important; Evidence" "Davis Implicated" "President's Proclamation" regarding amnesty to those in the South; "Union Meeting ... See More  

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680218

A racist newspaper on the post-war events...

Item #680218

August 19, 1865

NEW YORK WEEKLY DAY-BOOK CAUCASIAN, Aug. 19, 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 provides a contrasting perspective beyond most other Northern newspapers.

The front page has an article: "Negro Suffrage" which includes two illustrations, the text beginning: "That sw... See More  

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698064

Odd Fellows... Fort Smith, Arkansas...

Item #698064

October 07, 1865

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Oct. 7, 1865  A nice foldout centerfold: "Grand Celebration of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows & Dedication of the Monument...Founder of the Order...In America, at Baltimore...".

Other prints include: "Fort Smith, Indian Territory, Arkansas..." "Camp Russell, New Haven, Conn..." "The Ruins of Jackson, Missi... See More  

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697184

Graphic on the grand fireman's parade...

Item #697184

October 16, 1865

THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Oct. 16, 1865  The front page features an uncommonly nice & large graphic headed: "THE GREAT PARADE  of the PHILADELPHIA FIRE DEPARTMENT". A related article is on page 2.

Among the front page column heads: "Washington" "Riot Between White & Colored Troops" "A Pardoned Rebel Hoists His True Colors" "Jefferson... See More  

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689804

Astrology newspaper predicts the future...

Item #689804

December 01, 1865

BROUGHTON'S MONTHLY PLANET READER & ASTROLOGICAL JOURNAL, Philadelphia, Oct., Nov., & Dec., 1865  A fascinating and very unusual newspaper of small-size themed on predicting what would happen in the future as well as astrology and phrenology.

The issue begins with several pages on a list of: "The Herbs Fruits, Plants & Roots, Allotted Under the Several Planets of Whose Q... See More  

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649309

Nice Harper's Weekly group, just after the Civil War...

Item #649309
(5) HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, a lot of five issues from just after the Civil War. Dates are August 12, August 19, September 23, November 11, and December 2, 1865. A wealth of great prints including: 'New Westminster, Capital of British Columbia'. Halfpg: 'Trial of Mowing Machines' & 'The Richmond Election--the Polling at the 1st Market House'. Nice doublepage cente... See More  

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666566

Johnson's first state-of-the-union address...

Item #666566

December 13, 1865

THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 13, 1865  All of page 2 and a portion of page 3 are taken up with the "PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE" which is Andrew Johnson's state-of-the-union address. Obviously much reflection on the closing events of the Civil War and the various Reconstruction efforts. It is signed in type: Andrew Johnson

Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed so it folds... See More  

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649236

Early baseball from just after the Civil War...

Item #649236
NEW YORK TIMES, 1865-1866  A lot of five issues of the New York Times from just after the Civil War, each with a report of a baseball game. These issues provide a mid-19th century perspective of America’s favorite pastime. Some browning, generally nice condition. The images shown are representative of the "look" of what you will receive. Actual issues/dates will vary.... See More  
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694740

19th century illustrated issues, at a wholesale price...

Item #694740
(5) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of five illustrated issues from the 19th century in average or better condition. Titles may include any of the following: Harper's Weekly, Frank Leslie's, Gleason's, Ballou's, and/or similar. Well over 25 prints from 1866-1899! Each will have only minor (typical) wear, foxing, and toning. Centerfold prints, if present, will only have mi... See More  

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649285

Tiny newspaper...

Item #649285
THE O.C. DAILY, 1867  No, it's not from Orange County, but rather from the Oneida Community in New York. This is a tiny newspaper, measuring just 4 by 5 inches, four pages. Various tidbits, great condition. Note: month and day will be different than the one shown in the photo.

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702873

Ratifying "Seward's Folly"...

Item #702873

April 10, 1867

SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, April 10, 1867 



* Alaska purchase - Seward's Folly

* William H. Seward - Russia

* Votes for ratification - success




Page 4 has a somewhat inconspicuous yet very historic report headed: "Washington" "Special Dispatch to the Republican" "The Purchase of Russia-America". The report mentions there were votes aga... See More  

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692696

Impeachment and Reconstruction reports...

Item #692696

May 22, 1868

WILMINGTON JOURNAL, North Carolina, May 22, 1868  Among the articles: "Will Impeachment Succeed" "Probability of the Acquittal of the President--Senators Grimes, Fessenden, Trumbull & Henderson Against Conviction--Extraordinary Excitement in Washington..." "Anarchy in the South--'Somebody's Got to Leave' " "The Defeat of Impeachment" &qu... See More  

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649305

Ornate and displayable masthead...

Item #649305
SATURDAY NIGHT, Philadelphia, 1869  A decorative masthead with content that is primarily literary in nature. There is a front page illustration & a few more inside, with a border around each page. The photo is "generic" but your issue will have a very similar look. Measures 21 by 14 inches with 8 pages. Minor wear.

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689443

California, Charleston, Egypt, and more...

Item #689443

December 11, 1869

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Dec. 11, 1869  The front page shows; "Central Park--Preparing a Model in Clayh of the Great Elephant at the Old Arsenal".

Prints within include: "Bronze Statue Erected to the Memory of Bishop Brownell, Founder of Trinity College, Hartford: "Southern Scenes--Pay-Day on the Plantation--Coming from the Store".

The centerfold ha... See More  

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649272

From the Oneida Community...

Item #649272
THE CIRCULAR or AMERICAN SOCIALIST, Oneida, New York, 1870's  A lot of 10 issues from this well-known socialist "commune" (of Oneida flatware/silverware fame) from the post-Civil War 19th century. All are in great condition. Small folio size, 4 pages.

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649217

Latest inventions of the day... 1870's...

Item #649217
(10) SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, 1870's  A nice lot of ten issues from this fascinating period---the 'golden age' of American inventiveness---with much coverage of the latest inventions & improvements of the day, with illustrations. The images shown are only representative of the look, condition, and format of the issues you will receive.  Actual issues vary, but will ... See More  
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649290

From Reno, Nevada... Famous town of the Wild West...

Item #649290
(5) RENO EVENING GAZETTE, Nevada, early 1880's. A lot of five issues, all are complete and are in very nice condition.  Great to have from this well-known town from the "Old West".

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694718

19th century illustrated... Second rate and damaged...

Item #694718
(10) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of ten 2nd-rate and damaged illustrated issues.  A blended lot of titles may include any of the following: Harper's Weekly, Frank Leslie's, Scientific American, London Illustrated, Gleason's, Ballou's, etc. Well over 50 prints will be found within this lot.

All 19th-century 2nd rate and partially damaged illustrated issues may in
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684702

Rare newspaper printed on board a transcontinental train...

Item #684702

May 26, 1870

TRANS-CONTINENTAL, Omaha, Nebraska, May 26, 1870  This is a very fascinating newspaper, borne in the ingenious mind of a publisher who decided to take a small printing press on board the first transcontinental railroad excursion and publish 6 issues westbound and 6 issues eastbound.  Printed on a Gordon press in the baggage car, it is considered the very first newspaper composed, printed... See More  

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696373

Baseball...

Item #696373

July 02, 1870

SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, July 2, 1870  It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, and the Stage". 

Page 4 has nearly a full column headed: "The Base Ball Field" which includes a wealth of reports on the sport of baseball.

Sixteen pages, 11 by 15 1/4 inches, very nice condition.

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702926

Johnny Appleseed - Swedenborgian missionary... West Indies...

Item #702926
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, Nov., 1871  The issue has a 7-page article regarding the beloved Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), the Swedenborgian missionary, headed: "Johnny Appleseed - A Pioneer Hero", which features multiple illustrations.

Also within the issue is: "A New England Village"; "Rambles in the West Indies"; and more.

Complete in 150... See More  

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649288

A Long Island whaling town...

Item #649288
(5) THE CORRECTOR, Sag Harbor (Long Island), New York, 1870s  A nice lot of five issues from this once-famous whaling town on Long Island, now more famous as a playground for the rich & famous who frequent the neighboring Hamptons. One from each year, never bound nor trimmed, scattered foxing, generally nice condition. We sell individually for $35+ each. You get 5 for less than half price... See More  

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702872

Outlaw Sam Perris escapes from the local jail...

Item #702872

April 06, 1872

WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Massachusetts, April 6, 1872 



* Samuel 'Worcester Sam' Perris

* burglar, safe cracker and bank robber

* Jail escape - best title to have




Page 2 has a half column article headed: "Local Matters" "A DARING ESCAPE" "Sam Perris at Liberty" "How He Broke Jail". This is the notorious bank robbery 'Worcester' ... See More  

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698100

One of the earliest San Diego newspapers to be found...

Item #698100

August 10, 1872

THE WEEKLY WORLD, San Diego, California, Aug. 10, 1872  This is the volume one, number three issue of this title, making it one of the earliest newspapers from San Diego we have offered.

Page 2 has an ad supporting: "For President, Horace Greeley...". Various articles are headed: "Arizona City" "Indians Love Music" "Greeley and Jeff. Davis" "Mrs. ... See More  

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696889

Volume one issue of this literary newspaper...

Item #696889

November 23, 1872

TO-DAY, Philadelphia, Nov. 23, 1872  This is the volume 1, number 4 issue of this small-size literary newspaper containing a few illustrations. 

Sixteen pages, 7 3/4 by10 1/2 inches, very nice condition.

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684858

Rebuilding Chicago after the fire...

Item #684858

February 01, 1873

THE LAND OWNER, Chicago, February, 1873  Subtitled: "Devoted to Real Estate Interests..." in the Chicago vicinity with many prints of buildings of this era. The focus of this issue is on rebuilding the city after the fire of 1871. The front page shows: "Vincent, Nelson & Co.s New National Elevator". Many nice prints inside including a doublepage centerfold.

Compl... See More  

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698190

The circus... Captain Jack & the Modoc Indians...

Item #698190

July 12, 1873

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, July 12, 1873  The full front page is taken up with prints of  11 leaders of: "The Modoc Indians", the central print showing the notable: "Captain Jack".

Inside includes 4 prints of "Saratoga, The Fashionable Spa of America" "A Night In A Circus--The Dressing Room" along with 2 more circus-relate... See More  

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684592

From 16 years before statehood...

Item #684592

October 20, 1873

DAILY PUGET SOUND COURIER, Olympia, Washington Territory, October 20, 1873  European settlers claimed the area in 1846, with the Treaty of Medicine Creek initiated in 1854, followed by the Treaty of Olympia in 1856. It is presently the capital of Washington. This issue was published 16 years before Washington joined the Union.

 The masthead includes a handsome engraving of Puget Sound.

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691737

Susan B. Anthony heads the national convention...

Item #691737

January 16, 1874

NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 16, 1874  The front page has an article headed: "Woman Suffrage" "Meeting of the National Convention In Washington" which was presided over by Susan B. Anthony. There is also mention of Elizabeth Cady Stanton among other suffragists leaders.

There are several mentions of Susan B. Anthony in her role as leading the proceedings.

Eight pages, four bindi... See More  

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693031

Descriptive of California... Much on the Indians...

Item #693031

April 13, 1874

NEW YORK TIMES, April 13, 1874  The front page has: "The Indians' "The Situation at Red Cloud and Spotted Tail Agencies--Insolence of the Savages" which is an interesting report datelined from Cheyenne, Wyoming Territory.

Also on the front page is: "Triple 'Execution" "Three Indians Hanged at Fort Smith, Arkansas" about which much can be found on th... See More  

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698096

Execution of the outlaw Vasquez...

Item #698096

March 20, 1875

NEW-YORK TIMES, March 20, 1875  The front page has: "Execution Of The Bandit Vasquez" "Hanged At San Jose, Cal., Yesterday--No Attempt At Rescue--He Is Cool To The Last."

The report about the execution of this colorful outlaw who claimed he never killed a man reads in part: "The bandit Vasquez was executed today at San Jose...Everything passed off quietly Vasquez ass... See More  

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698097

Execution of the outlaw Vasquez...

Item #698097

March 20, 1875

THE NEW-YORK TIMES, March 20, 1875  The front page has: "Execution Of The Bandit Vasquez" "Hanged At San Jose, Cal., Yesterday--No Attempt At Rescue--He Is Cool To The Last."

The report about the execution of this colorful outlaw who claimed he never killed a man reads in part: "The bandit Vasquez was executed today at San Jose...Everything passed off quietly Vasquez... See More  

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678408

The invention of the telephone... Alexander Graham Bell...

Item #678408

October 21, 1876

NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 21, 1876  Page 8 has a report of an invention that would change society forever: the telephone. From this humble beginning the world of communication was born (although the telegraph preceded this), one which dominates our world to this day.

The article, near the top of the page, is headed: "Audible Speech By Telegraph" with subheads: "Prof. A. Graham Bell... See More  

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702800

Mark Twain re: Bermuda... "Some Rambling Notes of an Idle Excursion"...

Item #702800
THE ATLANTIC MONTHLY, New York, Oct. 1877 - Jan. 1878

 

* Mark Twain's 4-part series

* "Some Rambling Notes of an Idle Excursion"

* 4-month (complete) set




By far the most notable content is the four-part series by Mark Twain written for The Atlantic Monthly: "Some Rambling Notes of an Idle Excursion". This serialized "story" is concerning a trip he too... See More  

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695587

From the heart of the Sonoma County wine region...

Item #695587

November 22, 1877

HEALDSBURG ENTERPRISE, Sonoma County, California, Nov. 22, 1877  A rare title from this idyllic town along the Russian River, in the heart of the Sonoma County wine country of Northern California.

The front page has a very lengthy article on the city of Healdsburg, headed: "Healdsburg" "A Pleasant and Prosperous City of Sonoma County" "Its Location and History--Its I... See More  

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695588

From Anaheim, long before Disneyland...

Item #695588

February 23, 1878

ANAHEIM WEEKLY GAZETTE, California, Feb. 23, 1878  Although now famous as the home of Disneyland, this town in Orange County was settled by Germans and there remains a German influence in the city, founded in 1857, including a few items in this issue.

Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, news agent's stamp at the top, very nice condition.

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694612

The Beecher-Tilton scandal...

Item #694612

April 16, 1878

THE DAILY MEMPHIS AVALANCHE, Tennessee, April 16, 1878  

 The front page has an article: "Sinned And Suffered!" "Mrs. Tilton Confesses to Adultery with Henry Ward Beecher".

This is the infamous Beecher-Tilden Scandal which received much press in the 1870's. The scandal first erupted publicly in 1872, when women's rights advocate Victoria Woodhull ac
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698151

Famous Nast centerfold... Baseball in 'Blackville'...

Item #698151

July 27, 1878

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 27, 1878  The full front page is a Thomas Nast print: "It is Ever Thus with Arbitrators." Inside has a full page of: "Baseball at Blackville-The "White Stockings" Against the "Black Legs"-first Blood for the "BlackLegs." (Negros playing baseball).

The tipped-in (no binding holes), doublepage centerfold by Nast i... See More  

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610666

Very early woman's suffrage newspaper...

Item #610666
WOMAN'S JOURNAL, Boston, Chicago & St. Louis, 1879  As noted at the top of the front page: "...devoted to the interests of Woman, to her educational, industrial, legal and political Equality and especially to her right of Suffrage." Editors listed include Julia Ward Howe, Lucy Stone, & Mary A. Livermore. Each issue contains numerous articles related to woman's suffra... See More  

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698195

Great article on the Bear Flag Revolt...

Item #698195

June 14, 1879

THE PIONEER, San Jose, California, June 14, 1879  The masthead notes: "Devoted To The Interests Of The Pioneers of California And the Resources of the Golden State." The masthead is one of the more graphic we have seen, featuring three vignettes: one of settlers traveling, one of a bear, and another of a detailed mining scene.

The front page has a lengthy & descriptive article:... See More  

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684626

Electric lights used for photography...

Item #684626

July 26, 1879

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 26, 1879  The front page has a large illustration of: "Photographs By Electric Light" with a related article as well.

Inside pages have the following prints of interest: "The Exeter Steam Engine" "New Steam Car" and "Aswail, or Sloth Bear", each with a related article. 

Sixteen pages, very nice condition.... See More  

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698046

One of our last...

Item #698046

September 15, 1879

DAILY ARIZONA CITIZEN, Tucson, Pima County, Sept. 15, 1879  Many years ago we had a reasonable inventory of this title, but today this issue is among our last. And it is a volume one issue in nice condition.

A nice assortment of news articles and ads. The front page is mostly taken up with ads although it does have a "Grand Jury Report". Page 2 has more ads and various small news t... See More  

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675612

The Apache Indian War in New Mexico...

Item #675612

October 22, 1879

THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, Oct. 22, 1879  The top of the second column is headed: "The Apache War" "Latest Advices from New Mexico--Collector Hinds Killed--Movements of the Hostiles--The Recent Terrible Slaughter--Present Situation" with the text taking close to half a column.

Four pages, some archival strengthening near the margins and a few archaical mends inside,... See More  

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698182

Early successes with the light bulb...

Item #698182

December 29, 1879

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 29, 1879  The entire last column on the front page and most of the first column on page 2 are taken up with: "ELECTRIC LIGHT IN PARIS" "Success Of the Werdermann System" "Reports of Dr. Merz, of California, In Its Behalf--Improvements in Details--Trial at the Opera--The Jablochkoff Candle Eclipsed".

Complete in 8 pages, even toning, chip... See More  

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649271

A great lot from the Old West, at a reduced price...

Item #649271
(10) A lot of ten "OLD WEST" newspapers from California, dating in the 1870's through 1890's, and priced at a bargain due to edge tears, mends, wear, etc. which makes them somewhat 2nd-rate. The set will contain at least 5 different titles, and no two issues will have the same date. A nice opportunity for a mini-set of different "Wild West" titles at a significantly red... See More  

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649238

Seven issues from the "Old West"...

Item #649238
A lot of seven "Old West" newspapers, each with a different title from California dating in the 1870's through 1890's. A nice opportunity for a mini-set of different "Wild West" titles at a bargain price. A wealth of both news reports and ads of the day. Keep in mind, issues from this period can be fragile and must be handled with care.
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649311

Collection of stamp collecting magazines...

Item #649311
(10) STAMP COLLECTING MAGAZINES: Lot of ten different titles from the 1880's & 1890's, all in nice condition, at least 4 pages each, most measuring about 4 by 7 inches.

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649278

Inventions of the late 1800's...

Item #649278
(15) SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York  A lot of 15 2nd-rate issues from 1880's and 1890's, containing many photos or illustrations, providing a nice look at the latest inventions and scientific improvements of the 19th century. Offered at a discount due to minor imperfections (slight staining, edge tears, library ink stamps, etc.) making them 2nd-rate.

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649312

A nice set for a science enthusiast...

Item #649312
(10) SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York  A lot of 10 issues dating from 1881 thru 1906.  Many photos and illustrations of the latest inventions and scientific improvements and gimmicks of the era. All are complete issues in nice condition.

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698143

Polygamy among the Mormons... John Wilkes Booth's horse...

Item #698143

January 14, 1881

FINDLAY DAILY JEFFERSONIAN, Ohio, Jan. 14, 1881  Page 2 has two interesting, brief items: "It is asserted that the horse which John Wilkes Booth rode to the place of his capture after President Lincoln's assassination, belongs to an Abington, Mass. man & is a good traveler, though 23 yrs old." 

Also: "The shutting out of Congress of the Polygamist Cannon is really... See More  

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698079

Death of the President James A. Garfield...

Item #698079

September 21, 1881

THE DESERT NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah, Sept. 21, 1881  From 15 years before Utah statehood. Page 8 has all columns black-bordered due to the: "Death Of President Garfield", being an early report without many details. The front page has: "Willful Murder" "Attempt to Shoot" "The Park Shooting" & other news items.

Sixteen pages, never bound nor trimme... See More  

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684588

From Portland, Oregon...

Item #684588

October 08, 1881

THE WEEKLY OREGONIAN, Portland, Oct. 8, 1881  A wide range of various local reports, many crime-related. A wealth of advertising as well.

Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, subscriber's label on the front page, minor margin wear, good condition.

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698068

Displayable football print...

Item #698068

November 05, 1881

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 5, 1881  The prime print in this issue is the doublepage centerfold, which is one of the best football centerfolds of the19th century to be had.

The doublepage is captioned: "A Game of Foot-Ball---A 'Scrummage' at the Close" which was drawn by the famed artist A. B. Frost. Very displayable as such.

Among other prints are a full front pag... See More  

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684590

The famous "cowtown" of the Old West...

Item #684590

March 07, 1882

LEAVENWORTH DAILY STANDARD, Kansas, March 7, 1882  A famous "cowtown" from the Old West, and the site of Fort Leavenworth, built in 1827. It became known in American history for its role as a key supply base in the settlement of the American West. 

Among front page articles are: "Robbery At Lawrence" "Refugee Jews Getting Employment" and so much more.

Four... See More  

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698178

From Nebraska...

Item #698178

March 16, 1883

THE LINCOLN DAILY NEWS, Nebraska, March 16, 1883  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 is the Nebraska Historical Society, an... See More  

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693107

Mormons advised to leave Tennessee...

Item #693107

October 03, 1884

ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Oct. 3, 1884  Page 6 has: "Banished" "Mormon Families Driven Out of Tennessee" with bits including: "...in Lewis & Hickman Counties informing the Mormons that they must migrate or suffer the consequences...The time fixed for the threatened extermination of those who refuse to go expired on the 20th..." and more.

Twelve pages, minor ... See More  

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649257

Salt Lake City title with a Mormon flair...

Item #649257
(5) DESERET EVENING NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah, early 1880's  A lot of 5 issues, from several years before statehood with much local news of the day.  Articles with Mormon interest and perspective are sure to be found within each issue.  Typically 4 page issues, minor browning & dirtiness, but not pulpish.

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698023

Baseball prints... Canada... Shohola Glen...

Item #698023

May 23, 1885

LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, May 23, 1885  The front page includes a print of: "Canada - Fighting in the Northwest - A Shell from the Winnipeg Battery Striking a House Occupied by Half-Breeds During Gen. Middleton's Attack Upon Batouche". Pg. 3 has a very nice full page montage of 7 vignettes of: "New York City--The Baseball Season--Sketches at the Polo Gro... See More  

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698075

Nez Perce Indians... Torch of the Statue of Liberty...

Item #698075

June 20, 1885

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, June 20, 1885  Full front page shows: "The New Aquatic Wonder, the Steam-Yacht 'Stiletto'...". Prints inside include: "Kansas--Transfer of the Nez Perces--The Indians Boarding a Train at Arkansas City for Their Old Home in Idaho"; a great fullpg. print of; "The Torch of the Statue of Liberty As it Will Appear When Comp... See More  

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691230

From 1887 Florida: the navel orange..

Item #691230

June 06, 1887

THE FLORIDA DISPATCH, Jacksonville, June 6, 1887  Noted in the masthead: "Official Organ Of The Florida Fruit Growers' Assoc. & the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Growers' Protective Assoc." with the content, and the ads, focused on such.

Inside includes several articles concerning the then-new variety: the navel orange. The navel orange came from Brazil. ... See More  

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698194

From Red River County in Texas...

Item #698194

July 07, 1887

THE STANDARD, Clarksville, Red River County, Texas, July 7, 1887  Rarely do we find newspapers from this part of Texas, north east of Dallas and not far from the Arkansas border. Various news and ads of the day. This issue includes a single sheet "Supplement" of smaller size.

Four pages, large folio size, small binding holes at the blank spine, wear at the margins with a number of ... See More  

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683689

From rough & tumble Deadwood, Dakota Territory...

Item #683689

May 23, 1889

DEADWOOD DAILY PIONEER, Black Hills, (South Dakota) May 23, 1889  This city would arguably be--along with Tombstone & Dodge City--one of the more famous of all the towns from the rough & tumble days of the Old West, and only rarely do such issues come to light. It attracted larger-than-life Old West figures including Wyatt Earp, Calamity Jane, and Wild Bill Hickok (who was killed ther... See More  

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696890

For the ladies, with original outer wrappers...

Item #696890

February 01, 1892

THE LADIES' WORLD, New York, February, 1892  The content is much as the title would suggest. This issue still has the original green wrappers with a very ornate masthead within.

Sixteen pages plus the wrappers, tears at margins, never bound nor trimmed.

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694580

Classic Old West train robbery report on the front page...

Item #694580

September 26, 1893

THE DAILY JOURNAL, Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, Sept. 26, 1893  The front page has two-thirds of a column headed: "TRAIN ROBBERS SHOT" "They Held Up a rain Full of Armed Detectives" "Two Killed Three Captured" "The Train Was A Dummy Sent Out in Expectation of an Attempt at Robbery--All of the Rob beers Residents of St. Joseph, Mo."

The article is quite d... See More  

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698147

Rare title from Grand Junction, Colorado...

Item #698147

March 30, 1895

GRAND VALLEY STAR-TIMES, Grand Junction, Colorado, March 30, 1895  A quite rare title as it lasted from just 1893 to 1896 with this title, and Gregory notes only one institution having but 3 issues as we purchased the holdings from Kansas Historical Society (although the A.A.S. records 17 issues).

Eight pages, loose at the spine,  even toning, nice condition but quite fragile & shou... See More  

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702865

X-Ray experiments from the year of its founding...

Item #702865

April 04, 1896

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York April 4, 1896 



* Thomas Alva Edison

* X-Ray invention




An inside page article headed: "The Edison X Ray Experiments, Apparatus And Fluoroscope" which includes two illustration as well. A lengthy & detailed article from the year of the founding of the X-ray and great to have this report in the leading scientific journal of the day.

Also in the... See More  

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702885

America declares war against Spain...

Item #702885

April 23, 1898

THE GLOBE, South Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, April 25, 1898 



* Spanish-America War begins

* United States declares war




A nice & unusual graphic in this issue with a front page illustration captioned: "Entrance To Havana Harbor" showing Morro Castle with the ship La Punta. The front have also has column heads with the historic: "DECLARATION OF WAR" "The Messag... See More  

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689857

Nice front page reporting on the Spanish-American War... Teddy Roosevelt gets promoted...

Item #689857

July 11, 1898

THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, July 11, 1898  The front page has nice reporting on the Spanish-American War with: "'HOSTILITIES HAVE BEEN RENEWED---SHELLING SANTIAGO" "Flags Of Truce Withdrawn; First Shot By Spaniards" "Toral Wanted To Withdraw Army From Santiago With Flying Flags" "Flood of Shells For Santiago" and much more.

Ten pages, minor ... See More  

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649249

America at war: The Great War Collection (eleven issues)...

Item #649249
THE GREAT WAR COLLECTION (11 issues) - A great opportunity for an instant collection encompassing every major "American" war from The French and Indian War through The Gulf War. You get eleven original/authentic publications (at least 9 being American newspapers), one each for:



French & Indian War, Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Mexican War, Civil War, Spanish-American War, World... See More  

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694721

Early 1900's Harper's Weekly (illustrated)... 2nd-rate and damaged...

Item #694721
(10) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of ten 2nd-rate & damaged Harper's Weekly illustrated newspapers from the early 1900's. Well over 50 prints - each over 100 years old! All will be dated from 1900-1919 and will be a blend of 2nd rate and partially damaged issues which may include any combination of missing or damaged pages, staining, and/or loose spines. If ordering folders, pl... See More  

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697183

Boer War newspaper, "Special Siege Edition" on necessity paper...

Item #697183

April 30, 1900

THE MAFEKING MAIL--SPECIAL SIEGE EDITION, South Africa, Nov. 27, 1899  Fascinating newspaper published during the Boer War under "siege" conditions. Note above the dateline: "Issued Daily, Shells Permitting".

The front page begins with a report headed: "We Change Color" regarding the redish-tint paper. It notes: "We are sorry that we can no longer appear in... See More  

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702907

Small newspaper from an Alaska mining town...

Item #702907

July 04, 1901

ALASKA FORUM, Rampart, Alaska, July 4, 1901 



* Yukon-Koyukuk

* Klondike gold rush era

* Very rare publication




This is the volume 1, number 41 issue of a newspaper from this mining town which lasted only until 1906. Gregory (Union List of American Newspapers) notes that only the Alaska Historical Society has scattered issues of this title and they do not have this date.

Various local ... See More  

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698224

Country's leading women's suffrage publication...

Item #698224

August 31, 1901

THE WOMAN'S TRIBUNE, Washington, D.C., Aug. 31, 1901  Their motto in the masthead: "Equality Before The Law". This was the country's leading women's suffrage publication having begun in Beatrice, Nebraska, before moving to Washington, D.C. Published by Clara Bewick Colby, a women's rights activist & suffragist leader, she was a war correspondent during the Spanis... See More  

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695589

Great title from the gold region of Alaska...

Item #695589

January 08, 1902

NOME GOLD DIGGER, Alaska, Jan. 8, 1902  What a terrific name for a newspaper from the mining district of Alaska, some 56 years before statehood. This is a volume 3 issue. Records show this newspaper lasted just over 5 years with this title. Typical news & ads of the day.

Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, typical margin wear, some dirtiness inside, generally good condition.

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649268

Rare and early stock market title...

Item #649268

January 01, 1903

WALL STREET DAILY NEWS, New York, 1903  This interesting & quite rare newspaper is subtitled: "A Daily Journal Devoted to Financial Interests", from over a century ago. This newspaper has a wealth of early stock market reporting & would be a great companion newspaper for any modern report on the stock market.

Four pages, 10 by 13 1/2 inches, re-joined at the spine, nice con... See More  

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702824

Life in 1903 - "Jack the Ripper", Bandits, Fires, Murders...

Item #702824

December 21, 1903

MEMPHIS MORNING NEWS, Tennessee, Dec. 21, 1903  The front page has an abundance of bad news: "Jack The Ripper... Ghastly Find In A Hotel" (an early 1900's version of "click bait"), "No Safety for Americans" (in Columbia), "Thieves Rob Jail", "Killed All His Family", "Russell Is Hurt" (student hits teacher in the head with a ... See More  

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698123

A broadside promoting the news of the day...

Item #698123

August 03, 1907

NEW YORK HERALD -- EUROPEAN EDITION, Saturday, August 3, 1907  This is an interesting promotional broadside that would have been at the newsstand, highlighting the biggest stories of the day. Printed in Paris.

It measures 22 by 15 1/2 inches, various stains and mends at the margins, the reverse is blank but does have many tape repairs.

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646999

Horse racing magazine from Lexington, Kentucky...

Item #646999
THE THOROUGHBRED RECORD, Lexington, Kentucky, 1913  As the title would suggest this magazine is focused on  horse racing, and the masthead notes: "A Weekly Thoroughbred Journal Published by the Thoroughbred Record Company".

The ftpg. has a horse racing-related photo with a great wealth of text inside on the horse racing. Many horse racing advertisements as well.

Complete in 1... See More  

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649251

A record of the construction of the Panama Canal...

Item #649251

January 01, 1914

CANAL RECORD, Ancon, Canal Zone, 1914  This small-size periodical from the Isthmus of Panama is an interesting  newspaper published by the "Isthmian Canal Commission", given free of charge to employees of the Commission & the Panama Railroad Company. It lasted for several years documenting the construction of the Panama Canal, considered one of the finest engineering achiev... See More  

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698044

Great color cover of a baseball player...

Item #698044

April 02, 1914

LESLIE"S ILLUSTRATED, New York, April 2, 1914  See the photo for the terrific, color cover on this issue, featuring a baseball player at bat. A terrific item for display. Such color covers rarely survived, hence quite scarce.

Very nice condition, although with a rather discrete inked stamp near the top just under the wing of the eagle--almost unnoticeable. Complete with all 20 pages.... See More  

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649215

Inventions, patents, and more... From the early 1900's...

Item #649215
(10) SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York  A lot of ten issues from 1900 - 1915. Not a "supplement" of the regular issue, but rather a separate stand-alone title which got its start to report on the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. Nice condition with a wealth of illustrations and photos throughout.
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702860

1917 Riot - Baltimore, Maryland...

Item #702860

April 02, 1917

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 2, 1917 The front page has one column headings: "Riot At Baltimore Ends Peace Meeting" "Great Crowd Invades Hall Where Jordan is Speaking--Banker and Others Clubbed" (see photos). Sad to see the ongoing racial strife that has pervaded Baltimore's landscape for over 100 years. Nice to have this timely report on the front page.



This issue is compl... See More  

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649248

By and for brewery and soft drink workers...

Item #649248
BREWERY & SOFT DRINK WORKERS' JOURNAL, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1918  An interesting folio size newspaper for members of the: "International Union of United Brewery & Soft Drink Workers" from just a year before Prohibition. Two of the inside pages are in German. An interesting newspaper for display in a home bar, etc.

Four pages, lightly toned, some minor margin tears, small b... See More  

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698191

Great automobile & truck issue including a car of the future...

Item #698191

January 05, 1918

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Jan. 5, 1918  This issue from during World War I features a military-themed color cover including several biplanes. The cover has at the top: "Twentieth Annual Motor Number" and the interior is simply filled with all types of articles, photos, illustrations, and advertisements of automobiles, trucks, etc. Of special interest is the first article: "... See More  

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702864

Leo Tolstoy's unfinished works discovered...

Item #702864

April 11, 1926

THE NEW YORK TIMES (Book Review Section only), April 11, 1926



* Recently discovered "Hundred Years"

* Review of Tolstoy's unfinished work - includes image




The front page of The New York Times Book Review for this date has the banner heading: "TOLSTOY's UNBORN MASTERPIECE," with subheading: "Parts of an Epic Novel Discovered Among His Papers," which tell... See More  

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702883

Death of Knute Rockne...

Item #702883

April 02, 1931

NEW YORK TIMES, April 2, 1931 



* Knute Rockne death

* Notre Dame head football coach

* Airplane crash




Page 3 begins with column heads: "UNABLE TO FATHOM ROCKNE PLANE CRASH" "Craft was In Distress" "Structural Strain Seen" and more (see). The sports section has a banner headline: "Rockne's Death Described As National Loss in Tribute by President H... See More  

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698093

The atom is split: beginning of the atomic age...

Item #698093

May 02, 1932

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, May 2, 1932  The front page has a somewhat inconspicuous yet very historic report which notes the very beginning of the "atomic age" with a one-column heading: "Hail English Scientists Who Broke Atom".

See the internet which mentions Cockcroft and Walton as being the first to split the atom.

The end of the article has: "...Optimist... See More  

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702877

John Dillinger gang raids police station...

Item #702877

April 14, 1934

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 14, 1934



* John Dillinger gang raids police station

* Warsaw, Indiana

* Post famous escape from jail (wooden gun)



The back page has one column headlines that include: "DILLINGER RAIDS A POLICE STATION" "With Youth He Forces Warsaw, Ind., Patrolman to Take Him to Arsenal" "Killer Fails To Shoot" and more with related photo. Always nic... See More  

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688843

"Utopian" newspaper from the depths of the Depression...

Item #688843

December 09, 1935

UTOPIAN NEWS, Los Angeles, California, Dec. 9, 1935  A very unusual & rare title from the depths of the Depression. This newspaper lasted for less than 2 years, and 3 months of that time it was suspended. One of the issues notes: "The Utopian News--is both a primer & an advanced treatise on the old and the new economy...opens the door to a liberal education in economics & soc... See More  

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702878

Harley Davidson founder death in 1937.....

Item #702878

April 22, 1937

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 22, 1937



* Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Company

* Death of co-founder William Davidson




Page 23 has one column headings: "WILLIAM DAVIDSON, MOTORCYCLE MAKER" "Harley-Davidson Vice President and a Veteran in His Field Dead in Milwaukee" "INVENTED MACHINE IN 1903" "One of 3 Brothers Who Joined a Chum in Enterprise That Started in Small... See More  

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698116

Terrific issue on the Hindenburg tragedy...

Item #698116

May 07, 1937

SAN FRANCISCO EXAMINER--EXTRA, May 7, 1937  One of the very best, dramatic banner headlines we have offered on this historic catastrophe: "DIRIGIBLE HINDENBURG EXPLODES, 90 KILLED". A large front page photo shows the Hindenburg over the New York skyline, headed: "Giant Airliner That Fell in Flames", with the subhead noting: Airship Falls At Lakehurst".

This is one of... See More  

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702902

Death of famed actress Jean Harlow...

Item #702902

June 08, 1937

SAN FRANCISCO CHRTONICLE, California, June 8, 1937 



* Actress Jean Harlow death (1st report)

* 1930's sex symbol - Blonde bombshell




The top of the front page has a photo headed: "HER UNPLAYED ROLE - Death Rewrote Her Script", which is followed by the related article: Death Ends Career of Jean Harlow. She was 26 years old. The article includes in part: "Jean Harlow, t... See More  

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698101

Disease ends Lou Gehrig's career...

Item #698101

June 22, 1939

ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, June 22, 1939  Two of the sports pages within have articles concerning Lou Gehrig & the end of his playing career. One begins: " 'Iron Man' Lou Gehrig probably is through with baseball, age 36. But he has accomplished something that few young men of his years can boat: Amassed wealth in abundance and the bulk of it earned as salary..." with much ... See More  

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698158

World War II before America's involvement...

Item #698158

May 19, 1941

NEW YORK JOURNAL AMERICAN, Oct. 18, 1940  The front page bold, banner headline announces: "NAZI ARMY ROUTED SAILING FOR BRITAIN" with a smaller headline: "Germans Claim Sea Triumph Off Bristol" and other war-related reports on the front page.

The complete first section with pages 1-18, good condition

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698121

Terrific Honolulu newspaper, one day after Pearl Harbor...

Item #698121

December 08, 1941

THE HONOLULU ADVERTISER, Hawaii, Dec. 8, 1941  Fully one-third of the newspaper, above the masthead, is taken up with a dramatic three line banner headline: "SABOTEURS LAND HERE !  Britain, Australia Declare War ! " with various related subheads as well including: "Raiders Return In Dawn Attack". The only front page photo shows is of the: "Carnage in King Street&... See More  

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691292

A Nazi newspaper from a British island: on Japan's Pearl Harbor attack...

Item #691292

December 20, 1941

THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Dec. 20, 1941  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: "Japan had Warned The United States" from less than 2 weeks after Pearl Harbor. Also: The Pearl Harbor Raid - 5 Battleships Sunk, 4 Damaged and 450... See More  

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649270

50 issues with World War II content...

Item #649270
(50) WORLD WAR II -- A lot of fifty issues each with front page war headlines. Folio-size; nice for resale or for someone wishing to begin a collection.  The issues may have edge tears and/or a rough left spine from intuitional volumes, but they are nice for framing and do not have loss of text.

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698055

A newsletter printed on-board a British escort ship...

Item #698055

May 03, 1942

THE STALKER, May 3, 1942  There is very little information on this crudely produced newsletter. It looks very much like other "camp" newspapers produced on board ships during World War II for the benefit of the personnel on-board. This is the volume 1, number 11 issue.

Research leans towards this being the newsletter for one of a large group of escort aircraft carriers transferred ... See More  

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649240

A World War II newspaper from the Navy Yard...

Item #649240

January 01, 1944

BEACON, Philadelphia Navy Yard, 1944  A military paper produced at the Navy Yard, which was a major site for not only the building of new warships but also the repair of vessels damaged in the war. As would be expected there is a great wealth of war-related content, with an emphasis of naval items.

Eight pages, 10 1/2 by 16 pages, printed on high quality paper, nice condition. The photos sho... See More  

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698148

Allied propaganda newspaper dropped from planes...

Item #698148

May 24, 1944

NACHRICHTEN FUR DIE TRUPPE, Europe, May 24, 1944  A most fascinating single sheet newspaper, which translates to "News For The Troops", published by the Psychological Warfare Division of the Allied forces and dropped by Allied aircraft over Germany from just weeks before the D-Day invasion.

This newspaper/leaflet was created to counter Goebbels' propaganda machine. Notice this ... See More  

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690464

Latest news from the war front...

Item #690464

November 27, 1944

STARS & STRIPES, London Edition, Nov. 27, 1944  This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead. Penciled at the top is "War Dept."

The front page reports: "450 B29s Set Fires In Osaka, Main Jap Industrial Center" "Truman Sees More Men Ion Pacific Than in Europe" " Yank Link-U... See More  

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697545

Death of Franklin Roosevelt, from a newspaper in the war...

Item #697545

April 08, 1945

SUNDAY VICTORY (or "Victory News" as noted on the back page), Manila, April 8, 1945  A rare title that apparently began earlier in 1945 as this is the volume 1, number 30 issue.

The war in the Pacific was still much in progress at this printing. The liberation of The Philippines began on October 20, 1944 when General MacArthur famously waded ashore. The U.S. First Calvary arrived a... See More  

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697605

A military "camp newspaper" printed in The Philippines...

Item #697605

April 19, 1945

FAR EASTERN EXPRESS, The U.S. Army Daily, The Philippines, April 19, 1945  This "camp" newspaper was printed by the Information and Education Section, for all armed forces. Crudely done on a single sheet, typewriter set, and produced on a mimeograph machine.

The front page has: "Six Soviet Armies Mass" and "Three Yank Armies Seek To Cut Off Fleeing Nazis" with m... See More  

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689901

Jimmy Doolittle... Fighting on Okinawa...

Item #689901

May 28, 1945

STARS & STRIPES, Paris Edition, May 28, 1945  This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.

Front page reports include: "Eighth Air Force Is Pacific-Bound Under Doolittle" which a photo of Lt. Gen. [Jimmy] Doolittle.

Also a photo of soldiers fighting on Okinawa, with: "Heavy Rains Turn Okinaw... See More  

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649247

Military newspaper printed in the jungles of New Guinea...

Item #649247

October 06, 1945

GUINEA GOLD, "Australian Edition", Oct. 6, 1945  On November 19, 1942, Australian and U.S. troops fighting Japanese invaders in the New Guinea jungle read the first issue of "Guinea Gold", a unique four-page Australian army newspaper which day after day thereafter published a record number of world scoops. It was able to do so because U.S. General Douglas MacArthur, Sup
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702881

Death of Henry Ford...

Item #702881

April 08, 1947

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 8, 1947.



* Henry Ford death (1st report)

* Automobile pioneer - Detroit, Michigan




The front page has a two column headline: "HENRY FORD IS DEAD AT 83 IN DEARBORN" with subheads that include: "Pioneer In Autos" "Leader in Production Founded Vast Empire in Motors in 1903" and more. Lengthy coverage continues on page 32 with photo of Ford... See More  

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702863

Sam Snead wins 1954 Masters golf tournament

Item #702863

April 13, 1954

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., April 13, 1954



* Sam Snead wins Masters Tournament

* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia




The front page has a three-column heading: "Snead Captures Masters Title" with subhead & photo. More in the sport's section (page 34) with 2 more related photos. First report coverage on Sam Snead winning the 1954 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georg... See More  

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690853

Willie Mays chases Babe Ruth's homerun record...

Item #690853

July 21, 1954

THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, July 21, 1954  Inside has a great, full page article on Willie Mays with a banner headline: "Hall of Fame? Willie Would Take World Series" with subheads: "I Won't Think About Babe Ruth's Home Run Record" "Even Experts Suprised by '1st Place Kid' " Leo Said He'd Be Satisfied If Mays Bettered .280 and Socked 25 Home... See More  

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702858

Death of Cecil B. DeMille...

Item #702858

January 21, 1959

THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, January 21, 1959  



Film Titan C. B. DeMille's death report 



The front page article continues: "Cecille B. DeMille, 77, pioneer maker of Hollywood's most consistently profitable movies, died of a heart attack at his home early today. He had been ill for a week.... The veteran producer also visited Europe last year to promote "The ... See More  

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702859

1959 Billie Holiday death...

Item #702859

July 18, 1959

MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, July 18, 1959



* Billie Holiday death

* Black-American singer

* Jazz and Swing music - "Lady Day"




The top of page 25 has a two-column heading: "Billie Holiday Dies at 44; Bank Account Is 70 Cents" with small photo of Holiday. (see)

Complete with 26 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally nice.... See More  

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649230

John F. Kennedy assassinated...

Item #649230

November 22, 1963

ORLANDO EVENING STAR--EXTRA, Florida, November 22, 1963  Certainly to go down in history as one of the more memorable events of the 20th century, this newspaper has a bold banner headline proclaiming the tragedy: "PRESIDENT SLAIN" with the subhead reading: "Suspect Seized After Cop Shot".

All the text on the front page deals with the Kennedy assassination & also inclu... See More  

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649283

Two of the best Kennedy assassination issues to be had...

Item #649283

November 23, 1963

(2) THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Nov. 23 & 25, 1963  A terrific pair of issues on the assassination of John F. Kennedy from the city where it happened.

Note: While we do offer each of these issues as stand-alone items, purchasing them as a set will enable you to take advantage of a discounted price.

Described separately...

First, you get the November 23, 1963 edition which is a quite rare ... See More  

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649296

One of the best Kennedy assassination newspapers to be had...

Item #649296

November 23, 1963

THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Nov. 23, 1963  A quite rare & extremely desirable newspaper with a first report on John F. Kennedy's assassination, from the city where it happened.

The two line bold banner headline proclaims: "KENNEDY SLAIN ON DALLAS STREET" with subhead: "Johnson Becomes President", plus a rather large photo of "John F. Kennedy" and a smal
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687553

John F. Kennedy is assassinated...

Item #687553

November 23, 1963

NEW YORK HERALD TRIBUNE, Nov. 23, 1963  A two line banner head: "Kennedy Assassinated - Johnson Sworn As President" with the two front page photos showing the Kennedys just moments before the fatal shot, and L.B. Johnson being sworn in as President.

Photos of his life appear on pages 3 & 5.

Complete in two sections, nice condition.... See More  

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649295

Dallas newspaper on the shooting of Oswald...

Item #649295

November 25, 1963

THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Dallas, Texas, November 25, 1963  Terrific and most unusual issue, as the entire front page--save for the banner headline: "Night Club Man Kills Oswald -- John F. Kennedy's Body Borne to Capitol" is taken up with a huge photo showing Jack Ruby thrusting his pistol forward in the direction of Oswald and others, a split second before Oswald was shot.

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702884

Sirhan B. Sirhan convicted of murder... Robert F. Kennedy assassination...

Item #702884

April 17, 1969

JACKSONVILLE JOURNAL, Jacksonville, Florida, April 17, 1969 The top of the front page features a special bulletin announcement, print in red type, "SIRHAN: 1ST DEGREE". The article announced that "Sirhan B. Sirhan was found guilty today of first degree murder for the assassination of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy. The jury now must decide on punishment -- life or death..."

Other news... See More  

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691125

Pete Rose banned from MLB for life...

Item #691125

August 24, 1989

THE CINCINNATI ENQUIRER, Ohio, Aug. 24, 1989  The front page has a large headline in large red letters above the masthead: "SUSPENDED" with a banner headline: "Cornered Rose Strikes Deal" with related subheads and a photo of Pete Rose.

Great to have this historic report in sports history in a Cincinnati newspaper. 

Complete with all 3 sections, great condi... See More  

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649286

War on Iraq begins... In a military newspaper...

Item #649286

January 17, 1991

THE STARS AND STRIPES--EXTRA, "Authorized Unofficial Publication for the U.S. Armed Forces", Jan. 17, 1991  The bold banner headline proclaims: "WAR ERUPTS" and beneath which is: "Air Armada Hammers Iraq" with further text. The bottom half of the ftpg. is a photo of an F-15 Eagle being refueled in Saudi Arabia.

This newspaper announces the beginning of the war o... See More  

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649307

Cal Ripken breaks Lou Gehrig's record...

Item #649307

September 07, 1995

THE SUN, Baltimore, September 7, 1995  A very historic issue for the baseball collector, being the Baltimore newspaper reporting Cal Ripken's 2,131st consecutive game, breaking Lou Gehrig's record which stood for 56 years. Great headlines and photos of Ripken appear on both the front page and the 1st page of the Sports Section.

The issue is believed to be complete in multiple section... See More  

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649220

Mark McGwire sets home run record...

Item #649220

September 08, 1998

THE ST. LOUIS POST DISPATCH -- STADIUM EXTRA, September 8, 1998  This "Stadium Extra Edition" reports Mark McGwire's breaking of Roger Maris' single season home run record. This issue is unique and quite difficult to find as it was only available at the stadium. Great to have this report in a St. Louis paper.

Complete in 20 pages, nice condition, some typical ink smudging (... See More  

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649306

McGwire breaks Maris' home run record...

Item #649306

September 09, 1998

ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, Missouri, September 9, 1998  See the photo for a terrific & very displayable headline: "JUBILATION" celebrating Mark McGwire 62nd home run of the season, breaking Roger Maris' home run record. Great to have in a St. Louis newspaper! This is the complete issue and is in very good condition with only a slight even toning.

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649302

Cal Ripken Jr. ends the streak at 2,632...

Item #649302

September 21, 1998

THE SUN, Baltimore, September 21, 1998  This 52 page newspaper contains the report of Cal Ripken Jr. ending his famous streak of consecutive games played. The front page headline reads: "2,632 - Ripken Ends The Streak", and includes his response: "I thought about it and decided let's end it in the same place it started. In my home state. In front of the best fans in the wor... See More  

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696264

Death of The Beatles' George Harrison...

Item #696264

November 30, 2001

DAILY NEWS, New York, Nov. 30, 2001 See the photo below for the great front page heading and photo concerning the death of Beatle George Harrison. Lengthy article & many more photos on the inside pages. The complete issue, very nice condition.

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649261

Smallest newspaper in the world...

Item #649261

January 01, 2003

VOSSA SENHORIA, Divinopolis, Brazil, 2003  A fascinating curiosity as this is the smallest newspaper in the world (as recognized by Guinness Book of Records). This monthly newspaper started in 1935 as a solution for creating a quality low-cost newspaper. Mostly in Portuguese, and containing 24 pages. Each issue is different so the issue you receive may differ from what is seen in the photo, b... See More  

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702970

2007/2008 financial crisis begins...

Worldwide sell-off hits Wall Street...

Item #702970

February 28, 2007

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 28, 2007



* The Financial Crisis of 2007/2008 begins

* Worldwide sell-off

* Sub-prime lending is implicated




The front page has: "WORLDWIDE SELL-OFF HITS WALL STREET"... "One-day event or start of a sustained slide?", which includes a large photo. Coverage continues on an inside page as well as on several pages of the Business Section. See ima... See More  

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