Published by P.T. Barnum... Much on Franklin Pierce...
Item #698181
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, Feb. 12, 1853 Phineas T. Barnum was the co-owner of this early illustrated newspaper which preceded both "Leslie's Illustrated" and "Harper's Weekly", the latter two becoming immensely more successful. This effort by Barnum and the Beach brothers would last for only 48 issues, or less than one year.Among the prints are: "Capt. Er... See More
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
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
Al "Scarface" Capone indicted in 1931...
Item #697644
June 13, 1931
THE DETROIT NEWS, June 13, 1931
* Al 'Scarface' Capone indicted
* Volstead Act conspiracies
* Prohibition era - Beer
The front page has a one column head: "JURORS INDICT CAPONE, 68 AIDS" with subhead. First report coverage on the possible fall of Al Capone's beer baron enterprise. They would eventually get him on income tax evasion charges that same year.
Comp... See More
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
The famous anti-slavery newspaper...
Item #695948
March 13, 1851
THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., March 13, 1851 An anti-slavery newspaper that is best known for its link to the best-selling novel of the 19th century, "Uncle Tom's Cabin" by Harriet Beecher Stowe. This historic work first appeared as a 41-week serial in The National Era, starting on June 5, 1851.
The complete serialization appeared almost entirely in the National Era b
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Uncommon title from this California gold rush town...
Item #695590
October 16, 1875
WEEKLY TRINITY JOURNAL, Weaverville, California, Oct. 16, 1875
* Rare old West publication
A rare issue from this town in Northwest California.
Weaverville is a historic California Gold Rush town. Located at the foot of the current Trinity Alps Wilderness Area, Weaverville was once home to approximately 2,000 Chinese gold miners and had its own Chinatown. Logging and tourism were the... See More
The most beautiful masthead of the era?
Item #694550
February 18, 1805
THE INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Feb. 18, 1805 I have always considered the masthead of this era to be perhaps the most beautiful of any, making it very nice for display. Plus the front page has two Acts of Congress, each signed in type by the President: Th. Jefferson.
This is from the private collection, selected for inclusion because of its great condition. Four pages, wide, never-trimm... See More
The "prelude" to the Great Chicago Fire, plus the most devastating of them all...
Item #693238
October 09, 1871
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 9, 1871
* The Great Chicago Fire of 1871 beginning
* Very early report plus Peshtigo, Wisconsin fire
Page 7 has most of a column taken up with reports on a fire in Chicago. This would seem to report on the 'Great Chicago Fire', but they do not. That event would happen 24 hours later.
These heads include: "THE CHICAGO FIRE" "The Flames Fin... See More
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
Converting to Mormonism...
Item #693029
May 25, 1874
NEW YORK TIMES, May 25, 1874
* Leader Brigham Young era
* Converting to Mormonism - Mormons
Page 4 has: "Mormon Converts" which is a telegram from Salinas, California, noting in part: "... About two months ago two missionaries of Mormonism from Utah came to Long Valley...They met with such success in their labors...they have converted...all the families residing in tha... See More
Brigham Young's elders willing to give themselves up... Mormons on the move...
Item #692515
June 22, 1858
NEW YORK TIMES, June 22, 1858
* Utah War - Mormons
* Brigham Young
The front page has a one-quarter column with Mormon news: "From Utah" "Plenty of Provisions at Camp Scott--Safety of Capt. Marcy's Command--Trade with the Valley, etc."
One of the reports includes: "...a letter from Fort Bridger dated May 21st which says that Brigham Young's principal ... See More
Trial of Lincoln's assassins... Ulysses S. Grant...
Item #690746
June 08, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 8, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination trial
* Conspirators - assassins
* Ulysses S. Grant NYC welcome
The top of the first column on the front page has: "THE ASSASSINATION" "The Trial On Wednesday" "The Case Of Dr. Mudd"" and more concerning the trial of those who conspired to assassinate Abraham Lincoln.
Also on the front ... See More
The Texan revolution for independence has begun...
Item #680080
November 21, 1835
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 21, 1835
* Beginning of the Texas Revolution
* Battle of Goliad - Texian rebels victory
Inside has a report headed: "From Texas" which includes: "...confirm the fact of the Texians having captured the garrison at Golish [sic: Goliad], but attribute it to a forced march on their part at midnight during the absence of general Co... See More
Acts of Congress signed by Adams and Jefferson...
Item #665538
July 07, 1797
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, July 7, 1797 Headed with a great engraving of a heraldic eagle, page 2 has two Acts of Congress, each signed in type by the President and Vice President; John Adams and Thomas Jefferson.
Page 3 has a: "Message" to Congress concerning other nations infringing upon lands in North America.
Four pages, wide never-trimm... See More
Japanese aerial bombing of Nanjing (Nanking), China
Item #703419
September 24, 1937
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, Sept. 23, 1937.
* Nanjing - Canton & Nanking air raid bombing
* Japanese airplane raiders - pre massacre
The front page has a seven column heading: "Air Raiders Slay 3,000 in Canton" with subheads. (see images) More on page 3 with related photo.
Complete with all 48 pages, light toning and a minor wear, small binding holes along the spine, ge
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* Nanjing - Canton & Nanking air raid bombing
* Japanese airplane raiders - pre massacre
The front page has a seven column heading: "Air Raiders Slay 3,000 in Canton" with subheads. (see images) More on page 3 with related photo.
Complete with all 48 pages, light toning and a minor wear, small binding holes along the spine, ge
1971 Women's abortion movement... James Taylor...
Item #703415
November 18, 1971
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 18, 1971
* Women's National Abortion Action Coalition, 1971
* Woman's abortion rights march on Washington D.C.
* Before the Roe v. Wade landmark decision
* James Taylor Carnegie Hall concert advertisement
* THE DOORS rock band post Jim Morrison concert ad
Page 41 has a notice for "Abortion is a woman's right" marc... See More
Martina Navratilova wins 1st major tennis singles...
Item #703384
July 07, 1978
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 7, 1978
* Martina Navratilova vs. Chris Evert
* Wimbledon Championships - Women's singles
* Very first major tennis singles title
The front page has a banner headline: "Evert Loses at Wimbledon" with subhead and photo. (see images) This was her very first Major Women's singles championship.
Complete 1st section only with 30 pages, light toning at... See More
1945 Battle of Iwo Jima...
Item #703259
February 20, 1945
NEW YORK POST, February 20, 1945
* U.S. Marines land at Iwo Jima Island Japan
* World War II battle beginning
* United States Flag planting close
The bottom 1/3 of the front page has a banner headline: "WE TAKE IWO AIRFIELD" Page 2 has a heading: "TAKE IWO AIRFIELD; TOUGHEST BATTLE" and more with aerial photo of the infamous island. (see images).
Complete with 40 pages... See More
THE WHO "Tommy Tour" Concerts ad (1969)...
Item #703112
June 05, 1969
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York City, June 5, 1969
* Early The Who - English rock band
* "Tommy Tour" concerts advertisement
* Fillmore East rock venue - Manhattan
* Roger Daltrey - Pete Townsend - Keith Moon
* Opening acts w/ Chuck Berry and more
Page 38 has a 1/2 page advertisement for a early "THE WHO" concert at the East Fillmore venue in Manhattan... See More
Gary Plauché kills his son's predator...
Item #702972
March 18, 1984
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 18, 1984
* Gary Plauché kills child molester
* His son's kidnapper and raper
* Jeff Doucet killing in surprise shooting
Page 12 under: "Around The Nation" is a first report with one column heading: "Father of Abducted Boy Shoots Suspect in Ear" This killing was made famous for being caught on camera by a local news crew. (see images)... See More
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
People deserting to follow the trail to the gold fields...
Item #698137
November 04, 1848
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 4, 1848 The front page has news on the Gold Rush headed: "From California", beginning: "In Upper California the gold excitement is on the increase..." with more.
Four pages, very nice condition.
Illinois joins the Union as the 21st state...
Item #698109
December 12, 1818
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 12, 1818 The front page has a rather inconspicuous report headed: Journal of 15th Congress" noting in part: "...Messrs. Hunter of R.I. and Edwards and Thomas took their seats this day. The two latter represent the new State of Illinois, the law to admit which into the Union has been signed by the President...The Union is now composed of Twenty-one S... See More
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
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
On the Louisiana Purchase...
Item #684518
November 07, 1803
BOSTON GAZETTE, Nov. 7, 1803 Page 2 has some nice reporting headed: "Louisiana Treaty" and: "Louisiana" concerning discussion in the Senate & House of Rep. over the recent Louisiana Purchase.
The first is a bill beginning: "Be it enacted, etc. That the President of the United States be, and he is hereby authorized to take possession of and occupy the territories... See More
1967 Easter Sunday be-in... "Summer of Love"...
Item #703489
March 30, 1967
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, March 30, 1967
* Central Park be-in - "Summer of Love" beginning
* Hippies - counterculture - Easter Sunday love
The front page has a heading: "Central Park Rite Is Medieval Pageant" with lead-in: "Be-In, Be-in, Being" with 3 related photos. Three full page pictorials inside. (see images)
source: Jim Steinman: Th... See More
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
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
Newspaper edited by the famed Jonathan Swift...
Item #697842
August 31, 1713
THE EXAMINER, London, Aug. 31, 1713
* Rare 18th century publication
This editorial-format newspaper was edited by the famed Jonathan Swift at this time (of Gulliver's Travels fame), It promoted a Tory perspective on British politics, at a time when Queen Anne had replaced Whig ministers with Tories.
Complete as a single sheet newspaper as was typical of the day, 7 1/2 by 13 inches... See More
Voices can now be 'bottled' with the new phonograph... Hanging of the Mollie Maguires...
Item #694613
March 26, 1878
THE DAILY MEMPHIS AVALANCHE, Tennessee, March 26, 1878
* Phonograph invention described
* Hanging the Molly Maguires
Page two has: "The Phonograph" which is a brief article noting in part: "The witty man of the New York Times has explained...the remarkable advantages we shall all reap from the phonograph--an instrument by which, it is claimed, the tones of the human v... See More
Wagon trains passing Fort Laramie... The Territory of Utah...
Item #692182
August 17, 1850
THE GREENSBOROUGH PATRIOT, (Greensboro), North Carolina, August 17, 1850 Rarely are we able to secure antebellum newspapers from this city.
Fully half of the front page is taken up with: "Texas and New Mexico - Message From President Fillmore" dated Aug. 6, 1850. In this historic message, Fillmore announces his support of the compromise with Texas. He sends a message to Congress r... See More
On the XYZ Affair, with letters from President Adams...
Item #684097
June 27, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 27, 1798
* The XYZ Affair
* France relations
* John Adams
The first column has a brief document signed by the President: John Adams, as an introduction to a lengthy document regarding the XYZ Affair and relations with France.
Page 2 has yet another related document signed by: John Adams as well as one from the French diplomat, one of the principals i... See More
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
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
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
Battle of Fredericksburg, with a map...
Item #693833
December 17, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 17, 1862
* Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia
* Civil War original reports w/ map
A very nice issue for display as the front page features a large Civil War map headed: "The Scene Of Saturday's Action" which shows a close-up of both the Union and Confederate batteries at the Battle of Fredericksburg.
Although Civil War maps are not extremely rare, ... See More
John Adams Acts... with script signatures...
Item #686849
June 02, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 2, 1798
* President John Adams
* 3 Acts of Congress
The front page has three Acts of Congress each signed in script type by the President: John Adams.
Page 2 has two letters: "To the President of the United States" from the citizens of Cambridge and Haverhill, Mass. The back page has an ad for the sale of various goods: &
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* President John Adams
* 3 Acts of Congress
The front page has three Acts of Congress each signed in script type by the President: John Adams.
Page 2 has two letters: "To the President of the United States" from the citizens of Cambridge and Haverhill, Mass. The back page has an ad for the sale of various goods: &
Trouble with the Mormons in Illinois... Slave ships...
Item #685118
April 13, 1844
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, April 13, 1844
* Mormons - Mormonism
* Nauvoo, Illinois
An inside page has a brief item discussed in the federal Congress with a small heading: "Mormons" noting: "Mr. Semple presented a memorial from the mayor & aldermen of Nauvoo, that a separate territorial government may be extended to that city; also from 3,419 citizens ... See More
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
Great dislike of the Jay Treaty with England...
Item #669077
August 12, 1795
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, August 12, 1795 All of the front page is taken up with critical articles on the controversial Jay Treaty with England, designed by Alexander Hamilton, including an address: "To George Washington, President...".
Four pages, light damp stain, nice condition.... See More
Digging out a railraood in Colorado... Fire in the Adirondacks...
Item #174946
January 24, 1885
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 24, 1885 Full front page Thomas Nast cartoon shows a white & black man knocking on the Liberty Bell: "Proclaim Liberty Throughout All The Land Unto All The Inhabitants Thereof".
Inside has dramatic full page print: "Snowed Under--Digging Out a Railroad in Colorado". Fullpg: "Forest Destruction in the Adirondacks" &... See More
Beware of the infatuation for gold...
Item #698111
December 21, 1848
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 21, 1848 Page 3 has an article: "Gold" which includes: "...all that has been reported of the gold regions of California to be true...rather a misfortune than a source of congratulation. Visions of golden sands...are filling...the minds of thousands, & if the epidemic continues we may expect to find them soon abandoning the plo... See More
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
War is on the horizon... Election results by Pony Express...
Item #692521
December 20, 1860
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 20, 1860
* Pony Express re. Abraham Lincoln's election win
* Pre Civil War Southern tensions - secession ?
Considerable reporting on national events that would soon lead to the Civil War.
Inside page reports include one beginning: "The Pony Express passed Fort Kearney early on Tuesday...with later California news. The official result of the Presidentia... See More
Closing months of the war: U.S. forces on Iwo Jima...
Item #691435
February 22, 1945
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 22, 1945
* Marines battle on Iwo Jima Island
* Fighting on Mount Suribachi
* United States Flag planting close
The three-line banner headline announces the advance of Allied forces in the war, including the battle on Iwo Jima. It would be the next day--Feb. 23--when the iconic & historic photo of the flag raising on Iwo Jima would be taken.
"3D ARMY SU... See More
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
President Harrison's inaugural address...
Item #683191
March 06, 1841
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, March 6, 1841
* William Henry Harrison
* Presidential inauguration
* Inaugural address
Taking most of the front page, all of pgs. 2 & 3 & half of page 4 is: "The Inaugural Address" of Gen. William Henry Harrison, March 4, 1841...", which was obviously very lengthy, so lengthy & delivered outdoors on a very cold & wet d... See More
Four Acts signed by Governor Sam Adams...
Item #698021
July 25, 1795
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, July 25, 1795 Over a full column of the front page is taken up with an Act of the Massachusetts legislature, each signed in type by the governor: Samuel Adams.
Four pages, very handsome masthead, never bound nor trimmed, very nice condition.
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