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667349

Jefferson's Proclamation declaring neutrality in the Napoleonic Wars...

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July 08, 1807

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 8, 1807 



* President Thomas Jefferson proclamation

* America neutrality in Napoleonic Wars




Page 2 contains the historic "Proclamation" signed by President Th. Jefferson, in which is empathizes the neutrality of America in the Napoleonic Wars, and also notes that: "...requiring all armed vessels bearing commissions under the government of ... See More  

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666789

Much on the Battle of Buena Vista, and other reports on the Mexican War...

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April 06, 1847

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 6, 1847 



* Battle of Buena Vista

* Mexican War




Page 2 has close to two very detailed columns concerning the historic Battle of Buena Vista, an American victory over a larger Mexican force.

The two reports are headed: "Battle of Buena Vista" and then: "Santa Anna--His Position--The Consequences of the Battle of Buena ... See More  

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657768

Has General Winfield Scott entered Mexico City?

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August 14, 1847

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Aug. 14, 1847 



* Occupation of Mexico City ?

* General Winfield Scott

* Mexican-American War




Page 3 has news from the Mexican War under the heading: "From The Rio Grande". This report focuses on whether General Winfield Scott had entered Mexico City, on letter noting: "It is rumored here for a week past that Gen. Scott had... See More  

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668185

President Zachary Taylor proclaims a day for prayer... Virginia gold...

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July 04, 1849

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 4, 1849  Page 3 has a report headed: "Virginia Gold" as well as: "A Recommendation by the President of the United States" for a special day of fasting, humiliation, and prayer to be celebrated the first Friday in August, signed in type: Z. Taylor.

Four pages, minor tears at the margins, good condition.... See More  

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668212

Planning to be a part of the California Gold Rush...

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October 04, 1849

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 4, 1849 



* California Gold Rush

* 49ers - mining - miners




Page 3 has: "California Items" which has various news items which relate to the California Gold Rush. Much concerning transportation plans for the West.

Page 2 has: "The Astor Place Rioters".

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

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669878

Published by P.T. Barnum...

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ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, Jan. 22, 1853 



* Published by P. T. Barnum



Among the prints are: "Captain Ericsson Explaining His Invention to the Editors of New York" "Floating Mortar" "Astor Place Opera House" "Ball of the New York Fire Department..." "The Seals of Jerusalem" a nice town view of: "Concord, New Hampshire with 5 smaller... See More  

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671293

Launch of the Merrimac...

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July 14, 1855

BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, July 14, 1855 



* USS Merrimack launching

* CSS Virginia ironclad warship fame

* Battle of Hampton Roads fame




The front page has a nice print captioned: "Launch of the U.S. Steamer Merrimac..." with a related article. This was the ship that would letter be refitted to become the ironclad ship in the Confederate navy and would engage the Monitor... See More  

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670030

Rare print of the sport of sculling...

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September 13, 1862

THE SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Sept. 13, 1862  The front page has a print: "Race Between War and Hamill, for the Championship of the American Waters" showing the sport of sculling. There are Civil War reports inside.

The bkpg. features a cartoon: "Turning the Tables; or, a Little Sauce For the Gander".

Eight pages, good condition.

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669698

Improved warship guns...

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June 18, 1864

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June 18, 1864  The front page is mostly taken up with a nice cut-away print of: "Woodbury's Improved War-Sip and Submarine Guns" with a related article carrying over to page 2.

There are other war-related articles inside.

Complete in 16 pages, very nice condition.

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Battle of Chapin's Farm...

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October 22, 1864

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 22, 1864  The full front page is a print of: "Major-General Butler After the Battle of September 25, 1864". Inside has four full page Civil War prints captioned: "Grant's Campaign--The Battle at Chapin's Farm" & "...The Rebel Assault & Attempt to Recapture Fort Harrison" & "...Charge of the Fifth Cor... See More  

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648585

P. T. Barnum circus advertisement from 1873...

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October 01, 1873

PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Oct. 1, 1873 



* P.T. Phineas Barnum ad



The photo shows the nice back page ad for " P. T. Barnum's Great Traveling Museum Menagerie" which includes a portrait of Mr. Barnum and various details about the attractions and performances. The ad takes two-thirds of the column.

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671165

Steamship Columbia... Novel swimming device...

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May 22, 1880

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 22, 1880  The front page has "Babcock & Wilcox Boilers at the Standard Oil Company's Refinery Greenpoint, L.I." with an accompanying article.

Inside has: "Novel Swimming Device" "The Holden Ice Machine" "Pike's Hot-Blast Boiler Furnace" "Pease's Oil-Testing Apparatus" "The New Steamship ... See More  

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673709

Like an early Wall Street Journal... Street Railway Edition...

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October 19, 1907

THE COMMERCIAL & FINANCIAL CHRONICLE, New York, Oct. 19, 1907 (STREET RAILWAY SECTION)  A 112 page publication filled with railway maps, ads, schedules and notices, providing a great snapshot of the transportation infrastructure of the northeast corridor of the United States. Transportation maps include those from Maryland, Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Boston, Philadelphia, New York,... See More  

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670537

Yankees vs. Dallas Steers in 1929...

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April 06, 1929

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 6, 1929



* New York Yankees vs. Dallas Steers

* State of Texas exhibition baseball tour

* Babe Ruth & Lou Gehrig home runs




The sport's section (page 11) has a six column headline: "Yanks Beat Dallas, 12-11, on Ruth's First Homer of Season" with subheads and box scores. First report coverage on the New York Yankees ending their exhibition tour ... See More  

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671316

"Wizard of Oz" film debut announced....

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August 01, 1939

NEW YORK TIMES, August 1, 1939 



* Wizard of Oz movie debut announcement

* One of the earliest mentions of this famous film ?




Page 17 has a brief, inconspicuous, yet historic announcement in early film history. A small one column heading reads: " 'Wizard of Oz' Set for Capital Aug. 17" with text beginning: "Metro's Technicolor production of "The Wizard of... See More  

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677434

Dodgers win the National League pennant...

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September 30, 1959

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 30, 1959



* Los Angeles Dodgers win NL Pennant

* 1st Pennant since moving from Brooklyn




Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Dodgers Beat Braves in 12th, 6-5, To Win Pennant Play-Off Series" The top of page 42 has a banner heading: "Dodgers Set Back Braves in 12th Inning and Take Pennant Play-off Series" with subheads, box ... See More  

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672914

Fighter Sonny Liston found dead...

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January 06, 1971

THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, January 6, 1971



*Fighter Sonny Liston found dead



Page 5 column 4 has an article on the life and death of Sonny Liston (see images).

Complete with 6 pages, small library stamp within masthead, a few small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.

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673195

Mariano Rivera breaks save record....

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September 20, 2011

NEW YORK POST September 20, 2011



* "Mo"... "Sandman"... Mariano Rivera sets record

* most MLB saves

* note: as of this listing's creation, he still holds the record




The front page has large picture of Mariano Rivera leading to the sports section with the heading "Mo Town! - Marino "



The Sports section has 4 full pages of coverage including: "A MO-M... See More  

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660577

Guilty verdict of Jerry Sandusky....

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June 23, 2012

YORK DAILY RECORD, Pennsylvania, June 23, 2012  The front page has the heading: "HE'S GUILTY" with the subheading "On 45 counts of abuse, Late verdict puts Sandusky behind bars" with a large photo of Sandusky being led in handcuffs out of the Courthouse. Other articles on insdie pages include: "Sandusky verdict just one step in investigation", "Sadness, ... See More  

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660558

Derek Jeter passes Honus Wagner on all-time hits list....

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August 10, 2014

NEW YORK POST, August 10, 2014



* Derek Jeter passes Honus Wagner

* New York Yankees shortstop

* Best title to be had ?




The front page has: "Another record for Jeter", which includes a small photo that leads to the sports section.  The sports section has several articles with coverage of the Yankee's game: "Joy of six for Jeter on hits list"  with a pi... See More  

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