John Webb, Knoxville, Tennessee hanging...
Item #616229
August 14, 1875
THE JOURNAL, Evansville, Indiana, August 14, 1875
* John C. Webb hanging - execution
* Knoxville TN Tennessee public
This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has a small one column heading: "Murderer Hung" (see)
Complete, minor margin wear, nice condition.... See More
Cash-Shannon duel...
Item #616220
July 07, 1880
ST. LOUIS DAILY GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, July 7, 1880
* E. B. C. Cash vs. William M. Shannon
* Bishopville SC South Carolina duel (1st report)
Page 4 has an article: "The Cruel Code" "South Carolina Again Disgraced by a Duel" "Colonels Cash and Shannon the Participants..." See image for text here. This was the last deadly duel to take place in South Carolina.
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The cavalry in action...
Item #616145
October 20, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Oct. 20, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Cavalry Engagement Near Manassas Junction" "Spirited Artillery Duel" "No Rebel Infantry Near Our Army" "Gen. Lee's Movements Unknown" "Official Report of Gen. Crook" "Rebel Accounts of the Late Battles" "Military Enthusiasm In Texas&quo... See More
1867 Manhattan, Kansas earthquake...
Item #616132
April 25, 1867
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 25, 1867
* Manhattan, Kansas
Page 5 has a very small and discrete heading: "Earthquake in Missouri" See image for very brief text. This was in fact the Manhattan, Kansas earthquake. A early report the day after it happened. Unfortunately for the short article here but still a 1st report in this venerable newspaper title. Of course technology was non existe... See More
War of 1812...
Item #616118
April 16, 1814
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 16, 1814 Among the articles within are: "The Coast Threatened" "Negotiation of an Armistice" "Repeal of Embargo" "Wilkinson's Second Expulsion from Canada" "Extract of a Letter from an Officer of the Army..." "Destructive Expedition" & other items.
Four pages, very light damp staining, nice... See More
1871 Westfield ferryboat disaster...
Item #616114
August 01, 1871
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 1, 1871
* Westfield II boiler explosion disaster
* Staten Island ferryboat
The front page has an article headed: "THE EXPLOSION" "Further Details of the Dreadful Catastrophe" "The Full Extent of the Disaster Developing Itself" "More Dead Bodies Recovered" "Heart-rending Scenes a the Ferry and Hospitals" and more. ... See More
Annexation of the West Bronx to NYC...
Item #616072
January 01, 1874
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 1, 1874
* West Bronx annexed - annexation
* New York City
Page 2 has an article headed: "The Annexed Westchester Towns" "The Police And Fire Organizations--Meeting Of The Two Commissions Yesterday" 1st report coverage on the annexation of the West Bronx to New York City. Nice to have in this venerable title
Other news of the day. Complete in ... See More
Dedicating St. Patrick's Cathedral...
Item #616060
May 26, 1879
THE JOURNAL, Evansville, Indiana, Ohio, May 26, 1879
* St. Patrick's Cathedral dedication
The front page has a nice report on the dedication of the famed St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City with headings: "A Grand Temple" "Dedication Of A New Catholic Cathedral At New York" "An Immense Gathering and Impressive Ceremonies" Text takes up over a ... See More
Is Jesse James dead?
Item #616048
January 03, 1880
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Jan. 3, 1880
* Jesse James killed ?
* Outlaw - train robber
The top of page 3 has an interesting article: "IS JESSE JAMES DEAD?" "A Certificate for His Burial Alleged to Have Been Issued" "The Mystery Almost Certain to Be Cleared Up Within the Next Few Days". He would not die until over two years later.
Twelve pages, the back le... See More
William Kemmler 1st person electric chair...
Item #616034
August 04, 1890
PUBLIC LEDGER, Philadelphia, August 4, 1890
* William Francis Kemmler
* 1st electric chair execution (pre)
* From the city where he is from
Front page coverage on William Kemmler, who had the dubious distinction of being the first person in the world to die by the electric chair. One column headings: "KEMMLER'S DOOM" "His Execution Set For The Present Week" &q... See More
Battle of Lost River, 1872...
Item #616021
December 02, 1872
NEW YORK TIMES, December 2, 1872
* Battle of Lost River
* Modoc Indian War begins
* Klamath Reservation
On the front page at the bottom of the last column is a report: "The Indians" "A Fight Between Savages Who Refused to go to Their Reservation and United States Troops" This was the first battle in the Modoc War.
Other news of the day. Complete in 12 pages... See More
Lengthy letter signed by Mark Twain...
Item #616015
December 14, 1879
NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 14, 1879 Over a full page 2 column is taken up with a piece by Mark Twain, headed "THE POSTAL ORDER AGAIN" "Mark Twain Answers Mr. Key's Private Secretary" "The Postmaster-General's 'Unnecessary Appendage' Instructed in His Duties & Privileges". Included is the lengthy letter signed in type: Mark Twain (see).
Twelve page... See More
Creating the Whitehead Lighthouse...
Item #616007
August 03, 1803
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL & MASSACHUSETTS FEDERALISTS, Boston, Aug. 3, 1803
* Whitehead Light Station established
* St. George, Knox County, Maine
The front page has nearly a full column with considerable detail on building what is now known as the Whitehead Lighthouse in Maine, headed: "Plan of a Light-House and Dwelling House for the Keeper of it, to be erected oat White-Head, Dis... See More
The Mexican War...
Item #616003
July 14, 1847
THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., July 14, 1847 Page 3 has one-third of a column headed: "From California" with some events relating to the Mexican War but more concerning general goings-on in California. Also: "Latest from the Army" takes 1 1/2 columns with Mexican War reports and includes: "Very Late from Vera Cruz and Mexico" as well as: "Late from Tamp... See More
Negro Woman execution...
Item #615968
April 23, 1881
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, April 23, 1881
* Lunenburg County, Virginia
* Negro Woman hanging - execution
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. The front page has an article headed: "A Hanging Horror" "The Execution of a Colored Woman in Virginia" and more with smaller subheads.
Complete in 12 pages, a little ma... See More
Hometown newspaper on Garfield's funeral...
Item #615964
September 24, 1881
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Ohio, Sept. 24, 1881
* President James S. Garfield
* Lake View Cemetery
* Best title to have ?
A very graphic issue on the funeral of President James Garfield, who was born & raised in a Cleveland suburb and is buried in Cleveland.
The top of the front page has two large illustrations showing: "The Pavilion And Catafalque" and: "T... See More
1859 Warren, Ohio...
Item #615945
December 22, 1859
THE TRUMBALL DEMOCRAT, Warren, Ohio, December 22, 1859
* Uncommon title
* Pre Civil War
News of the day with several advertisements just prior to the outbreak of the Civil War.
4 pages, some wear and tearing along vertical fold, minor margin wear, otherwise good. Sold as is.
Disposing of Charles Dickens' household goods......
Item #615834
July 25, 1870
NEW YORK TIMES, July 25, 1870 Page 5 has over 1 1/2 columns taken up with a report headed: "Charles Dickens' Art Relics - The Sale of the Great Novelist's Household Art Relics--Interesting Sketches of Objects Associated with the Author". He had died five weeks from the date of the article.
Eight pages, small piece from the blank spine margin, light foxing, generally nice.... See More
Farming newspaper from Kentucky...
Item #615789
June 16, 1838
FRANKLIN FARMER, Frankfort, Kentucky, June 16, 1838
* Rare & early title
An early title from Kentucky, and as the title would suggest, focused on farming issues. Inside has: "Mineral Resources of Kentucky" among other articles.
Eight pages, never bound or trimmed so it folds out to one sheet, archivally rejoined at the spine, scattered foxing, generally nice. ... See More
From Clay City, Indiana...
Item #615758
October 05, 1888
CLAY CITY REPORTER, Indiana, Oct. 5, 1888 A four page issue of this uncommon title with 6 front page illustrations. Four pages, archivally repaired at the spine, some toning & foxing to the margins.
Civil War map...
Item #615642
June 01, 1861
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, June 1, 1861 The front page has a one column map headed: "Seat of War In Northern Virginia" which also shows portions of Pennsylvania, Maryland and Ohio (see). The front page also features a lengthy article headed: "A Sketch of Major-General Butler". Many Civil War reports and one column heads on the inside pages.
Eight pages, great condition.... See More
1877 Polo, Illinois....
Item #615616
August 21, 1880
OGLE COUNTY PRESS, Polo, Illinois, August 21, 1880
* Uncommon title
This 8 page newspaper is in good condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this time in history. This issue has news of the day and several interesting advertisements as well which gives a good idea how life was back then. A nice issue from early in the Midwest. Minor spine wear, otherwise in nice condition.... See More
Lewisburg, Pennsylvania... Pre-Civil War...
Item #615615
January 11, 1856
LEWISBURG CHRONICLE,, Pennsylvania, January 11, 1856
* Uncommon title
This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with many advertisements.
Little damp staining in the upper right area, minor margin wear, otherwise good.
Tazewell, Tennessee...
Item #615567
August 17, 1862
THE NEW YORK HERALD, August 17, 1862
* Tazewell TN Tennessee
* Baton Rouge LA Louisiana
Among the ftpg. Civil War heads are: "Interesting From New Orleans' "The Negro Brigade Controversy Still Pending" "Commerce & Trade Increasing" "General Butler's Measures to Relieve the Poor of New Orleans' "A Grant Melee Between the Police & A... See More
Hampton County, South Carolina Negro lynching...
Item #615556
July 28, 1882
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, July 28, 1882
* Hampton County, South Carolina
* Martin Beckett - Negro lynching
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. The front page has an article headed: "Chronicles Of Crime" "Later Details of the Lynching of Martin Beckett in South Carolina" "After a Severe Struggle with the Jailer the C... See More
1866 Jerome Park racetrack opens...
Item #615553
September 25, 1866
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 25, 1866
* Jerome Park racetrack grand opening
* Fordham, New York City (Bronx)
The back page (pg. 8) has one column headings: "Sporting Matters" "The Inauguration Meeting at Jerome Park To-day" "The Condition of the Track--Status of the Horses...." "The Betting--The Pools--The General Excitement..." 1st report coverage o... See More
Hell Gate explosion...
Item #615550
September 23, 1876
THE NEW YORK HERALD, September 23, 1876
* Hell Gate explosion
* East River, New York City
* Thomas Henry Huxley - evolution
Page 3 has an article headed: "THE HINGE OF HELL GATE" "Dangers from the Explosion Decreased by the Character of the Surroundings" "Directions Of The Shock" "Description of the Great Exploding Electric Batteries" and more with t... See More
Virginia's governor and the former slaves...
Item #615538
July 12, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, July 12, 1865
* Georgia Emancipation
* Slaves and Masters
The front page has: "Georgia: Address of Provisional Governor Johnson, His Views On Emancipation." which takes over a full column. Other reports inside include: "VIRGINIA", "Governor Pierpoint and the Negroes", "Their Late Rebel Masters Trying to Get Rid of Them&q
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* Georgia Emancipation
* Slaves and Masters
The front page has: "Georgia: Address of Provisional Governor Johnson, His Views On Emancipation." which takes over a full column. Other reports inside include: "VIRGINIA", "Governor Pierpoint and the Negroes", "Their Late Rebel Masters Trying to Get Rid of Them&q
Wilmington, North Carolina...
Item #615535
May 14, 1875
THE WEEKLY STAR, Wilmington, North Carolina, May 14, 1875 From the South ten years after the Civil War with various news reports and ads. Four pages, nice condition.
Naples is captured by the Austrians...
Item #615527
May 16, 1821
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C.., May 16, 1821 The front page has historic content on the history of Italy with the top of the page: "The Fate Of Naples Decided!" and within the article is: "...The papers announce the important fact that the Neapolitians have FAILED IN THEIR ATTEMPT TO ESTABLISH A FREE GOVERNMENT! They have signed a convention with the Austrians &... See More
From the Territory of Utah...
Item #615526
September 27, 1869
THE DESERET NEWS, Salt Lake City, (Utah Territory) Sept. 29, 1869 Among the articles are: "The Arabs of the Middle Ages" "Local & Other Matters" and much more. Published from 27 years before statehood.
Twelve pages, never bound nor trimmed, nice condition.
Charles Dickens... Slave ship captured...
Item #615503
May 22, 1841
THE NEW WORLD, New York, May 22, 1841
* Charles Dickens
* African slave trade
Primarily a literary newspaper with several pages containing a chapter of "Barnaby Rudge, by Charles Dickens". The back page has a brief article: "Slavers Captured" which mentions: "...with upwards of one thousand slaves on board..." (see).
Sixteen pages, 10 by 14 1/2 inches, n... See More
Item #615499
June 09, 1894
THE ILLUSTRATED AMERICAN, New York & Chicago, June 9, 1894 Inside has an article with 5 photos: "The Cost of Yachting"; 2 full page of photos relating to horse racing; photo of the famed artist "Thure De Thurlstrup in His Studio" plus other photos.
Complete in 32 pages, great condition.
Launch of a ship... Death of Samuel Sewall...
Item #615461
June 15, 1814
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 15, 1814 Page 2 has: "Launch" beginning: "The 'Seventy-four' at the Navy Yard in Charlestown will be launched on Saturday the 18th..." with a bit more. Also a black-bordered report of the death of the Hon. Samuel Sewall, Chief Justice of the Mass. Supreme court. also: 'Report from Maj. Appling to Gen. Gaines" "Measure... See More
Bonaparte has been defeated...
Item #615460
April 13, 1814
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 13, 1814 The ftpg. has as letter from Com. Decatur. Pg. 2 has a brief item: "The advanced Cossack army were within 13 miles of Paris. Bonaparte has been defeated with the loss of 100,000 men." Another item: "Good News!" has: "The bill to repeal the EMBARGO and other detestable laws against which the people of Mass. have so loudly rem... See More
Younger Brothers pardon ?....
Item #615442
July 30, 1882
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, July 30, 1882
* Younger Brothers - outlaws
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. Page 5 has an article headed: "Seeking the Younger Boys' Release" See image for text here.
Complete in 12 pages, good condition.
Dinosaurs - Extinct Monsters...
Item #615414
March 04, 1893
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 4, 1893 The front page of this issue features "The Mexican Central Railway's Monster Locomotive -- Designed by F. W. Johnstone". Within the issue is "The Manufacture of Dynamite"; "Raising the Flag on the Steamship New York"; "Extinct Monsters" which are of several dinosaurs; "The World's Columbian Exposition... See More
Ornate masthead with a farming theme...
Item #615386
February 22, 1873
MASSACHUSETTS PLOUGHMAN, Boston, Feb. 22, 1873 The best part of this newspaper is the large & ornate farming-themed masthead, plus the ftpg. has an illustration of: "The Stock Barns of Hon. Wm. S. King at Minneapolis". Mostly farming-themed content.
Four age, large folio size, tears at margin and a small piece cut from the back leaf.
Item #615380
April 25, 1850
EMANCIPATOR & REPUBLICAN, Boston, April 25, 1850 Although the title would seem to imply this is an anti-slavery newspaper, the content is almost entirely political, plus advertisements as well.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, a few minor archival mends.
Lunenburg County, Virginia shooting duel...
Item #615366
July 23, 1882
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, July 23, 1882
* Lunenburg County, Virginia
* Richard Garland vs. Joseph Addison
* Shooting - pistol duel
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. The front page has an article headed: "THE ADDISON-GARLAND DUEL" "Some of the Causes Which Led to the Fatal Affray" and more. (see) Text takes up over a ... See More
Anna Elizabeth Dickinson speech...
Item #615365
April 20, 1872
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, April 20, 1872
* Woman's rights - suffrage
* Anna Elizabeth Dickinson
The back page has an article headed: "THE PEOPLE'S PARTY" "Miss Anna E. Dickinson's Lecture At Cooper Institute" and more. (see) Text takes up about 1 1/3 columns.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, very nice condition.... See More
1889 Brookville, Indiana...
Item #615362
July 25, 1889
THE BROOKVILLE AMERICAN, Indiana, July 25, 1889
* Rare title
* Franklin County
This 4 page newspaper has news of the period advertisements.
Complete, light browning, some wear at the folds with little loss, a little margin wear, otherwise good.
1888 Cambridge City, Indiana...
Item #615361
July 25, 1888
THE WAYNE CITIZEN, Cambridge City, Indiana, July 25, 1888
* Rare title
* Jackson Township
* Wayne County
This 4 page newspaper has news of the period advertisements.
Complete, light browning, some margin wear and tear, should be handled with care.
1888 Crawfordsville, Indiana...
Item #615360
April 05, 1888
THE CRAWFORDSVILLE STAR, Indiana, April 5, 1888
* Rare title
* Union Township
* Montgomery County
This 6 page newspaper has news of the period advertisements.
A damaged issue with margin wear and tears, back leaf separated at the central fold. Sold as is.
First transcontinental excursion from coast to coast...
Item #615312
TRANS-CONTINENTAL -- a complete reprint collection of all 12 issues of this fascinating newspaper.The newspaper titled "Trans-Continental" was a stroke of historical genius in the mind of its editor, W. R. Steele. On May 24, 1870 over 130 passengers boarded a beautiful eight car Pullman train built under special orders of George M. Pullman specifically for this trip, the first chartere... See More
Income Tax repealed... Senate vote...
Item #615307
January 27, 1871
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 27, 1871
* Income Tax
Page 5 has an article headed: "Washington" "Passage of the Bill Repealing the Income Tax in the Senate" (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, slight printing flaw within heading (see), generally very nice.
SS City of Vera Cruz shipwreck...
Item #615303
September 03, 1880
EASTON EXPRESS, Pennsylvania, September 3, 1880
* SS City of Vera Cruz
* Hurricane and sinking disaster (1st report)
Page 3 has an article headed: "The Lost Vera Cruz" "Bodies Washed Ashore--Fears That All On Board Perished..."
Other news of the day with several interesting advertisements. Complete in 4 pages, good condition.... See More
Woman sculptor creates the Lincoln statue for the Rotunda...
Item #615300
January 26, 1871
NEW YORK TIMES, January 26, 1871
* Abraham Lincoln statue dedication
* United States Capitol Rotunda
* Vinnie Ream - Woman sculptor
The front page has an article: "The Lincoln Statue" "Unveiling Miss Ream's Statue of the Late Mr. Lincoln--Speeches by Prominent Members of Congress". See the web for a photo & more information on this famous statue on exhibit... See More
Woman sculptor creates the Lincoln statue for the Rotunda...
Item #615290
January 26, 1871
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 26, 1871
* Abraham Lincoln statue dedication
* United States Capitol Rotunda
* Vinnie Ream - Woman sculptor
The front page has an article: "The Lincoln Statue" "Unveiling Miss Ream's Statue of the Late Mr. Lincoln--Speeches by Prominent Members of Congress". See the web for a photo & more information on this famous statue on exhibit in... See More
Nice article on "Mountain George"...
Item #615279
February 08, 1873
OAKLAND HOME JOURNAL, California, Feb. 8, 1873 Page 2 has an interesting article on: "Mountain George, the Hunter" who apparently was somewhat of a Grizzly Adams-type (see). A wealth of ads as well.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, great condition.
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