USS Frank E. Evans collision disaster...
Item #692338
June 03, 1969
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass. June 3, 1969
* USS Frank E. Evans Collision disaster
* United States Navy Destroyer
* HMAS Melbourne (R21) - Carrier
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "73 Missing As Carrier Hits U.S. Ship" with related photo. (see)
Complete with 22 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally nice.... See More
Great account of the Siege of Quebec...
Item #692193
June 28, 1760
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 28, 1760
* Siege or Second Battle of Quebec
* British commander James Murray
Pages 4 and 5 contains the report from 'The London Gazette Extraordinary' on the historic Siege of Quebec, or Second Battle of Quebec. This was a French attempt to retake Quebec City, Canada, which had been captured by Britain the previous year. The siege lasted for... See More
1946 Hesse Crown Jewels heist arrests...
Item #692189
June 08, 1946
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, June 8, 1946
* Hesse Crown Jewels Heist
* Post World War II looting
* Colonel Jack Durant
* Schlosshotel Kronberg Castle
The front page has nice headline: "COLONEL AND WAC WIFE SEIZED WITH ROYAL GEMS" with subheads and photo of the Kronberg Castle. (see)
Complete with 18 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally nice.... See More
1929 Bramwell Booth death...
Item #692109
June 17, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 17, 1929
* Bramwell Booth death (1st report)
* 1st Chief of Staff & 2nd president
* The Salvation Army - charity organization
The front page has a five column heading: "Gen. Bramwell Booth Dies in London" with subheads. Photo on the back page. (see)
Complete with 40 pages, rag edition in great condition.
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One of the less common illustrated newspapers from the Civil War...
Item #692095
June 15, 1861
NEW YORK ILLUSTRATED NEWS, June 15, 1861 Formatted very much like the more popular 'Harper's Weekly' but considerably more uncommon.
The front page shows: "Shackles & Handcuffs Used by Slave Drivers in Virginia" and: "Brilliant Exploit...in the Rescue of Two of Their Comrades who were to be Hung by the Rebels at the Village of Fairfax, Va."; a full-page p... See More
"Through Inland Waters"... Howard Pile... boat on the Erie Canal...
Item #691890
June 01, 1896
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, June, 1896 Within this issue is: "Through Inland Waters", written and illustrated by Howard Pile, and includes many scenes of inland waterways within the United States. Among them is a great illustration of a canal boat on the Erie Canal. Also present are sketches by A.B. Frost, R.C.W. (Richard Caton Woodville), and others. See imag... See More
Canfield Hotel fire in Dubuque, Iowa...
Item #691852
June 10, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, June 10, 1946
* Canfield Hotel fire in Dubuque, Iowa w/ photo
The front page has a two column headline: "15 Dead, 22 Missing as Fire Sweeps Hotel at Dubuque" with subhead. (see) Article continues on page three with related photo. 1st report coverage on the Canfield Hotel fire disaster in Dubuque Iowa. Always nice to have notable events in history repor... See More
Racial riots occuring in Beaumont, Texas...
Item #691821
June 17, 1943
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, June 17, 1943
* Beaumont race riot of 1943
* Jefferson County , Texas
The front page has a two column heading: "Texas Race Riots Flare; City Put Under Martial Law" (see)
Complete with 24 pages, light toning and some wear at the margins, small library label on the front page, generally good.
... See More
Advancing into Virginia...
Item #691762
June 18, 1861
THE WORLD, New York, June 18, 1861 Page 4 begins with column heads including: "The Southern Rebellion" "Skirmishing Near Washington" "Troops Advancing Into Virginia" "A New Rebel Battery on the Potomac" "Reported Landing of Federal Troops In South Carolina" "War Movements in Missouri" Capture of a Rebel General" "The ... See More
Cornell University wins 1898 regatta...
Item #691744
June 23, 1898
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, June 23, 1898
* Harvard-Yale-Cornell Regatta boat race
* Rowing races - Thames River - New London
The front page has a one column heading: "WON BY CORNELL" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
Complete... See More
Premiere ad of "Supergirl", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #691733
June 09, 1984
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 21, 1984
* Best "Supergirl" film advertisement
* Opening day movie premiere
* 4th of the superhero - Superman series
* Helen Slater and Faye Dunaway
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Supergirl" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the H... See More
1st successful mid-air refueling... Aviation history...
Item #691725
June 30, 1923
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, June 30, 1923
* Army Aviators attempt to break endurance record
* First ever successful airplanes mid-air refueling
The top of page 2 has a one column heading: "AIR MARATHON 'SHIP' CRASHES" with subhead. (see) Text includes: "...received food, fuel and oil supplies in mid-air..."
Complete with 20 pages, light toning, a little margin... See More
The Moravians... The Mexican War...
Item #691660
June 22, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 22, 1847 Page 2 has an interesting article: "The Moravians" taken from Bancroft's History of the United States, Nearly 3 columns are taken up with: "The New Continental War" which is themed on the Mexican War.
Page 2 has several reports on the war with: "From the Army of Gen. Scott" "From the A... See More
Latest reports from the Mexican War...
Item #691659
June 21, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 21, 1847 Inside has 4 1/2 columns of a large number of reports on the Mexican War, headed: "The March Upon the Rio Grande" plus a letter signed by: Z. Taylor from Corpus Christi, Texas headed: "Headquarters Army of Occupation" "Latest From Vera Cruz" and "From General Taylor's Army".
Four ... See More
Santa Anna has resigned?
Item #691658
June 19, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 19, 1847 Page 2 has the: "Spirit of The Free Press" which includes various editorials from other newspapers, most concerning the war with Mexico.
Page 2 has most of a column taken up with: "Official--Resignation Of Santa Anna" which is a lengthy letter by him explaining his reasons for resigning as President of Mexico,... See More
Latest news on the Mexican War...
Item #691657
June 17, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 17, 1847 Inside has various reports on the Mexican War including: "Gen. Pillow's Statement" 'Santa Anna" "General Scott's Army" "From Texas" "General Taylor's Movements" "Later From the City of Mexico" and other smaller items.
Four pages, very nice condition.... See More
The Mexican War...
Item #691656
June 16, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 16, 1847 The front page has two columns taken up with: "Speech of Mr. Ashimun, of Mass., On The Mexican War" which carries over to page 2 as well
Page 3 has several reports on the Mexican War including; "Letters of the Sec. of War to Gen. Taylor" "Affairs In Mexico" "Additional Items From Vera Cruz"... See More
General Winfield Scott's Proclamation to the people of Mexico...
Item #691655
June 15, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 15, 1847
* General Winfield Scott
* Letter to the Mexican people
* Mexican-American War
Page 2 begins with: "OFFICIAL--General Scott's Proclamation" to the people of Mexico. It begins: "The late events of the war... make it my duty to address you, in order to lay before you truths of which you are ignorant, beca... See More
The Mexican War... Sale of land in Florida & Missouri...
Item #691653
June 12, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 12, 1847 The front page has 2 documents: "By the President of The United States" concerning the sale of public land in Florida and Missouri, each signed in type: James K. Polk.
All of page 2 and a bit of page 3 are taken up with a very lengthy editorial: "What We Are Fighting For--New Grounds of the War".
Also within:... See More
George Catlin to paint for Versailles... The Smithsonian...
Item #691652
June 11, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 11, 1847 Page 3 has a brief item about the famed artist George Catlin: "Our countryman, Mr. Catlin, has received an order form Louis Philippe to paint 25 large paintings for Versailles, from the designs he submitted to him of the travels of La Salle on the Mississippi, St. Lawrence, and the great lakes of North America."
Also wi... See More
Lengthy on the 'slavery question'... The Mexican War...
Item #691651
June 09, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 9, 1847
* David S. Kaufman - U.S. Representative (Texas)
* Question of slavery speech in the House of Congress
Three columns are taken up with: "Speech of Mr. Kaufman, of Texas, On The Slavery Questions" in the house of Representatives. Also within is part 7 of: "Mills' Route To The Pacific".
Mexican War re... See More
The Mexican War...
Item #691650
June 08, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 8, 1847 Two columns are taken up with: "Spirit of The Free Press" being various editorials from other newspapers, most focused on the Mexican War.
Also inside: "A Letter From Ex-President Tyler" relating, in part, to the Mexican War. Also: "President Tyler & Texas" "Later From Santa Fe" "Tr... See More
The Mexican War... Slaves or servants?
Item #691647
June 03, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 3, 1847 Inside pages have many reports on the Mexican War including: "Gen. Scott's Proclamation" "The Ten Regiment Bill" "Late From the City of Mexico" and: "Rio De La Plata".
Also inside is: "A Slave Case in Albany" concerning a New Orleans man with two young slaves who arrived in Alb... See More
The Mexican War...
Item #691646
June 02, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 2, 1847 Inside pages have many reports on the Mexican War including: "From The Seat of Active War Operations" which takes most of a column; "Official--The Volunteer Staff of the Army" "Speculations Upon the War" "Gen. Zachary Taylor" "Santa Anna" "The Cause of the War" and: "... See More
1977 George Lucas' "Star Wars" advertisement......
Item #691567
June 01, 1977
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 1, 1977
* George Lucas' amazingly successful, "Star Wars"
* Ad in a Los Angeles newspaper - 1 week later
Inside the "View" section is a ad for George Lucas' "Star Wars" The ad measures 7 1/2 x 5 inches. This original "Star War" movie opened just 7 days earlier. Great to have this uncommon ad in a Hollywood area ne... See More
Chicago gangland war in full swing...
Item #691545
June 13, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 13, 1929
* Chicago gangland wars
* Al 'Scarface' Capone era
* Prohibition & great depression
The front page has a great banner headline for display concerning the gangland wars in Chicago that reads: "UPHOLDS DRY RULE BY GUNS" with subheads. Related photos are on the back page.
When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious... See More
1935 Quetta earthquake...
Item #691396
June 01, 1935
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE., June 1, 1935
* Quetta Earthquake (1st report)
* Baluchistan, British Raj (Pakistan)
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "20,000 KILLED BY INDIA QUAKE; CITY SHATTERED" with subhead. (see)
Complete with 32 pages, rag edition in great condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.... See More
Early San Diego... Susan B. Anthony...
Item #691385
June 20, 1873
THE WORLD, San Diego, California, June 20, 1873
* Susan B. Anthony found guilty of voting
* Women's suffrage - Woman's rights advocate
A very early issue from this famous Southern California city. The population was just 2,300 at the time.
Various local reports, but also a page 2 item: "Susan B. Anthony Convicted--Jury Not Yet Agreed in Case of Inspectors", on her ... See More
Minnesota... territorial government established...
Item #691362
June 02, 1849
FLORIDIAN & JOURNAL, Tallahassee, June 2, 1849
* Minnesota Territory established (historic)
* President James K. Polk
* Rare title from pre-civil war Florida
On the front page under "Acts and Resolutions passed at the Second Session of the Thirtieth Congress" is: "AN Act to establish the territorial government of Minnesota..." signed in type: James K. Polk. Ot... See More
1892 Oil City, Pennsylvania disaster...
Item #691355
June 14, 1892
WAVERLY FREE PRESS, Waverly, New York, June 14, 1892
* Oil City & Titusville, Pennsylvania
* Oil Creek Disaster (1st report)
The second page of this issue contains a report on the Oil City, PA disaster of 1892 (see images) - which to-date remains one of Oil City's greatest tragedies (view here for more information). The issue also contains other news of the day with peri... See More
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
Battle of the Chickahominy...
Item #691151
June 07, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, June 7, 1864
* Battle of Cold Harbor
* Ulysses S. Grant
* Robert E. Lee
Among the many nice, front page column heads on the Civil War: "The Grand Campaign" "The Battle of the Chickahominy" "Gen. Grant's Object in the Moment" "Brilliant Assault on the Rebel Works" "Rebel Night Attack" and more.
Eight pages, some f... See More
1999 Paco Stanley assassination...
Item #691107
June 25, 1987
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 25, 1987
* Paco Stanley assassination by gun ambush
* Mexican television entertainer - comedian
* Televisa and TV Azteca
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "TV Star Is Killed in Brazen Attack That Shocks Mexico" with subhead and photo. (see) Nice to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment in... See More
President Lincoln accepts the nomination for another four years...
Item #691083
June 10, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, June 10, 1864
* Abraham Lincoln's 2nd term nomination
* 16th President of the United States
* John Morgan raiding Kentucky and more
The front page has column heads: "The Baltimore Nomination" "Mr. Lincoln's Acceptance-Address of Gov. Dennison-The Platform-Its Indorsement by the President--Address of the National Union
... See More
* Abraham Lincoln's 2nd term nomination
* 16th President of the United States
* John Morgan raiding Kentucky and more
The front page has column heads: "The Baltimore Nomination" "Mr. Lincoln's Acceptance-Address of Gov. Dennison-The Platform-Its Indorsement by the President--Address of the National Union
Lincoln accepts his nomination for President...
Item #691072
June 09, 1860
NEW YORK TIMES, June 9, 1860
* Ratifying Abraham Lincoln's nomination for President
The middle of the front page has an historic report headed: "The Republican Nominations" "Letters of Acceptance of Messrs. Lincoln and Hamlin" which is followed by the letter: "To the Hon. Abraham Lincoln of Illinois" which includes: "...representatives of the Repu... See More
Hitler consolidates his power: 'Night of the Long Knives'...
Item #690908
June 30, 1934
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, June 30, 1934
* Night of the Long Knives
* Adolph Hitler cleans house
* Rebellion in Pre WWII Germany
A banner headline above the masthead: "Hitler Breaks Revolt; Von Schleicher Killed" with subheads that include: "STORM TROOP COUP BROKEN BY HITLER; SCHLEICHER IS DEAD" and more including a photo of: "Hitler Victim - Kurt Vo... See More
California gold... Traveling across the Plains: 2 accounts...
Item #690895
June 29, 1850
SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, New York, June 29, 1850 The front page has a nice and commonly-requested report concerning Easterners traveling across the Plains to get to California.
Headed: "Emigration on the Plains" a few bits include: "...letter dated Fort Kearny...total number that had passed the Fort was 2,691 men and 25 women having with them 744 wagons...No difficulty in the way... See More
Prelude to Pearl Harbor ?...
Item #690812
June 16, 1941
LOS ANGELES EXAMINER, War Extra, June 16, 1941
* Prelude to a Pearl Harbor attack ?
* Japanese Imperial Navy fleet on the move
The front page has a nice banner headline: "JAPAN ARMADA MOVES; Huge Fleet Steams South From China" with subhead: "Major Action Predicted in Pacific Waters" (see) Was this the fleet that ultimately attacked Pearl Harbor ? Nice headline more than ... See More
Events on the Rio Grande, at the closing moments of the Civil War...
Item #690784
June 19, 1865
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 19, 1865 The front page has: "News From the Rio Grande" which has much concerning the situation in the Brownsville vicinity. Also on the ftpg: "Chief Justice Chase to the Colored School Children of New Orleans" and: "General Grant's Letter About His Horse 'Jack' ".
Page 23 has two: "Proclamat... See More
Lincoln murder trial... Kirby Smith... Richmond Freedmen...
Item #690753
June 17, 1865
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, June 17, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination trial
This issue is loaded with post Civil War reports including ftpg. column heads: "THE ASSASSINATION" " The Trial on Friday" "Hon. Ben. Wood Implicated" "The Richmond Freedmen" "Their Visit To The President" "The Address And Reply" "Details Of The Barbarit... See More
Much reporting on the trial of the Lincoln conspirators...
Item #690745
June 05, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 5, 1865
* re. Abraham Lincoln assassination
* Trial of the assassins - conspirators
Among the front page column heads on the trial of the Lincoln conspirators: "THE REBEL LEADERS" "Their Complicity in the Assassination" "Very Important Suppressed Testimony" "The Murder of Our Principal Men Arranged in Canada" "The Mu... See More
On the Republican party...
Item #690626
June 01, 1860
NEW YORK HERALD, June 1, 1860 Page 4 has an article: "Diogenes Amongst the Black Republicans" which begins: "No political party has ever made greater use of the sins and shortcomings of those opposed to it than the republicans..." with more.
Eight pages, a bit irregular at the spine, good condition.
Capture of a slave ship: deplorable condition of the slaves...
Item #690625
June 04, 1860
NEW YORK HERALD, June 4, 1860
* Famous slaver "Wildfire" capture
* African slave trade print fame
Page 4 has a column headed: "Activity In The Slave Trade" "Additional Particulars of the Capture of the Bark Showing French Colors" "Condition of the Africans at Key West".
There are 4 reports here, taking almost an entire column, with subheads: &q... See More
The recaptured Africans...
Item #690624
June 06, 1860
NEW YORK HERALD, June 6, 1860 Inside page column heads include: "Debate on the Kansas and Army Bills in the Senate" "The Slave Trade" "The Recaptured Africans To Be Returned" and more.
Eight pages, nice condition.
The recaptured Africans...
Item #690614
June 06, 1860
NEW YORK HERALD, June 6, 1860 Inside page column heads include: "Debate on the Kansas and Army Bills in the Senate" "The Slave Trade" "The Recaptured Africans To Be Returned" and more.
Eight pages, archival strengthening at most of the margins, irregular at the spine, in somewhat "2nd rate" condition.
The recaptured Africans...
Item #690608
June 06, 1860
NEW YORK HERALD, June 6, 1860 Inside page column heads include: "Debate on the Kansas and Army Bills in the Senate" "The Slave Trade" "The Recaptured Africans To Be Returned" and more.
Eight pages, good condition.
Coronation of the King & Queen of Romania...
Item #690570
June 11, 1881
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, June 11, 1881 Inside has a full page print: "Coronation of the King and Queen of Roumania at Bucharest" which was when King Carol I became the king of Romania. There is an accompanying article.
A doublepage centerfold showing: "Some of the Costumes in 'Ye Olde English Fayre' at the Albert Hall". Also a full page montage of: &... See More
Trial of Abraham Lincoln's assassins...
Item #690533
June 01, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 1, 1865
* Trial of the assassins of Abraham Lincoln
* Arnold and Atzerodt - lots of testimony
The first column of the front page has one column headings: "THE ASSASSINATION" "The Trial on Wednesday" "Testimony Concerning Atzerodt" "The Theory of His Insanity" "The Case of Arnold" "Examination of the Propriet... See More
Just before the Civil War... Heenan, the famed boxer...
Item #690532
June 02, 1860
LYNCHBURG DAILY VIRGINIAN, Virginia, June 2, 1860
* Rare antebellum publication
This Southern newspaper was published less than a year before the outbreak of the Civil War. The front page has: "Threatened Mob Law in Missouri" and a wealth of other news items throughout the 4 pages.
The front page also has a length letter headed: "The Championship - The 'Benecia Boy&... See More
1955 Le Mans disaster....
Item #690506
June 13, 1955
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Mass., June 13, 1955
* 24 Hours of Le Mans auto race
* Pierre Levegh crash disaster
The front page page has a one column heading: "78 Race Dead Share Last Rite" (see) Coverage on the infamous 24 Hours of Le Mans disaster. It still stands today as the worst disaster in all of motor sports.
Complete with 16 pages, light toning at the margins, a little spine w... See More
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