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
Norwalk CT Little League champions....
Item #694739
August 30, 1952
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 30, 1952
* Norwalk CT Connecticut
* Little League baseball
* World Series champions
The sport's section (page 7) has a one column heading: "NORWALK ANNEXES LITTLE LOOP TITLE" with subhead (see) First report coverage on the little league baseball team from Norwalk, Connecticut winning the World Series championship at Williamsport, Pennsylvania. I sus... See More
Henry Augustus Lukeman death...
Item #694736
April 04, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 4, 1935
* Henry Augustus Lukeman death (1st report)
* American historical monuments sculptor
* World War I - Kit Carson & more
The top of page 23 has a one column heading: "LUKEMAN IS DEAD; A NOTED SCULPTOR" with subheads and photo. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory d... See More
Adolph Hitler's 1st speech as Chancellor
Item #694735
February 11, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 11, 1933
* Early Adolph Hitler
* 1st speech as Chancellor
The front page has one column headings that include: "HITLER PROCLAIMS WAR ON DEMOCRACY AT HUGE NAZI RALLY" "Foresees Greater Reich" "Chancellor Is Acclaimed in Hall in Which He Rallied Disheartened Followers a Month Ago" and more. (see) This was Adolph Hitler's very 1st ... See More
1938 Will Rogers Memorial Museum dedication...
Item #694734
November 05, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 5, 1938
* Will Rogers Memorial Museum dedication
* Claremore, Oklahoma - Rogers County
* President Franklin D. Roosevelt
The top of page 21 has a one column heading: "ROOSEVELT LEADS TRIBUTE TO ROGERS" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the dedication of the Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore, Oklahoma. I suspect this is one... See More
Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting...
Item #694731
December 15, 2012
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 15, 2012
* Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting
* Newtown, Connecticut mass killing
The front page has a banner headline: "'Evil visited this community'" with subhead and 2 related photos. More on page 10.
Complete with all sections (80+ pages), nice condition.
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
Aileen Wuornos execution... Woman serial killer...
Item #694720
October 10, 2002
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 10, 2002
* Aileen Wuornos execution
* Prostitute & serial killer
* Monster (2003 film) fame
The top of page 33 has a three column heading: "Florida Executes Female Serial Killer" (see)
Complete with all sections (100+ pages), nice condition.
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... See More
19th century 2nd-rate lot of 20 newspapers...
Item #694708
(20) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of 20 second-rate American newspapers dating from 1820 - 1899, containing at least 5 different titles within the lot. The issues may have light staining, small edge tears, minor close-trimming and/or more than typical toning or wear. They will not have missing pages or cut-outs. A great lot for a dealer, those doing research, or someone wishing to begin a coll... See More
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19th century damaged lot of 20 newspapers...
Item #694707
(20) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of 20 damaged American newspapers dating from 1820 - 1899, containing at least 5 different titles within the lot. The issues may have staining, edge tears, close-trimming, heavy foxing & wear, missing pages, cut-outs, etc. A great lot for a dealer, someone wishing to begin a collection when the condition is not a concern, or scrapbooking. Please note the ... See More
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French presence in the Americas has dwindled...
Item #694703
September 27, 1764
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 27, 1764 The back page includes: "...published in the South Carolina Gazette it appears that the whole number of French setters at New Orleans and its environs, including the garrison, negroes, etc. does not exceed 1900 souls; so vastly has the late formidable power of that nation dwindled in America since the accession of all the northern parts of t... See More
An instant collection... 20 newspapers from the 1800's...
Item #694695
(20) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of 20 issues, with at least 5 different titles, dating from the 1820's - 1890's, in average or better condition--not a damaged or 2nd-rate lot. No pulpish newspapers. A great value. Please note the shipping & handling for this lot. If purchasing folders, we recommend purchasing at least 5 folders for this lot.* Half-lots are available&n... See More
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Henry Bourne Joy death... Packard Motor Car Company...
Item #694694
November 07, 1936
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, November 7, 1936
* Henry Bourne Joy death
* Packard Motor Car Company
* Automobile pioneer
The front page has a two column heading: "Rites for Henry B. Joy Will Be Held Monday" with photo. (see) Another photo inside. First report coverage on the death of Henry Bourne Joy, president of the Packard Motor Car Company. Great to have from the home of automobile... See More
1939 WWU students avalanche disaster...
Item #694693
July 24, 1939
NEW YORK TIMES, July 24, 1939
* Mount Baker avalanche disaster
* Western Washington University students
* Bellingham, Whatcom Co.,Washington
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Two Killed, 4 Missing in Snowslide Which Engulfs 25 on Mount Baker" with subhead. Related photo on page 3.
Complete with 30 pages, rag edition in great condition.... See More
Foxx, Greenberg & DiMaggio w/ photo...
Item #694688
December 31, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 31, 1938
* Jimmie Foxx, Hank Greenberg & Joe DiMaggio
* American League power hitting leaders for 1938
* MLB - Major League Baseball
The sport's section (page 9) has a two column heading: "Foxx Topped the Power Hitters, American League Records Show" with subhead and photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with ... See More
An instant mini-collection... 10 newspapers from the 1800's...
Item #694687
(10) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of ten newspapers with at least 5 different titles dating from the 1820's - 1890's, in average or better condition---not a damaged lot and no pulpish newspapers. A popular way to assemble a variety of titles at a low price. You will receive 10 differently dated American newspapers, spread over a minimum of 5 different titles, ranging from 1820 to 1899, in average... See More
Jan Masaryk suicide death...
Item #694679
March 11, 1948
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, March 11, 1948
* Jan Garrigue Masaryk suicide death
* Czechoslovakia diplomat & politician
The front page has a two column heading: "Masaryk Suicide Shocks Europe" with subhead. (see) First report coverage continues on page 2 with photo.
Complete with 44 pages, light toning at the margins, small binding holes along the spine generally nice.
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1934 actor Lou Tellegen suicide...
Item #694676
October 30, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 30, 1934
* Lou Tellegen suicide death
* Dutch born silent film actor & more
The front page has a nice banner healdine: "ACTOR LOU TELLEGEN ENDS LIFE" with subhead. (see) A few related photos are on the back page. First report coverage on the suicide death of famous silent film actor and director, Lou Tellegen.
Complete with all 30 pages, rag edi... See More
The famous Dewey Defeats Truman issue...
Item #694672
November 03, 1948
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 3, 1948
* Most recognized and sought after headline of the 20th century
See the photos for what is arguably the most recognizable headline of the 20th century: "DEWEY DEFEATS TRUMAN".
Even those not remotely knowledgeable about historic newspapers are familiar with this headline as it appeared in countless history books, historical reviews
... See More
* Most recognized and sought after headline of the 20th century
See the photos for what is arguably the most recognizable headline of the 20th century: "DEWEY DEFEATS TRUMAN".
Even those not remotely knowledgeable about historic newspapers are familiar with this headline as it appeared in countless history books, historical reviews
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes... Tony the Tiger Ad...
Item #694666
March 11, 1953
A SINGLE PAGE from the Allentown Morning Call, Pennsylvania, March 11, 1953. A great full page for framing and displaying! This single page has a very displayable full page ad for Kellogg's Frosted Flakes featuring Tony the Tiger. This ad is simply GR-R-REAT (see images)!
Chicago Cubs opens 1935 season with team photo...
Item #694661
April 16, 1935
SECTION TWO (sports) only of the Chicago Daily Tribune, April 16, 1935
* Chicago Cubs opening day
* 100 game win & NL pennant winning
* Major League Baseball - MLB
* Best title to be had (very rare as such)
The front page of this section has a headline that reads: "CUBS FACE CARDINALS TODAY" with subheads, lineups and four related photos. (see)
Complete section two only wit... See More
Opening day premiere of "Battle: Los Angeles" & "Red Riding Hood" in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #694659
March 11, 2011
LOS ANGELES TIMES, (Front and Calendar Sections), March 11, 2011
* "Battle: Los Angeles" & "Red Robin Hood"
* Full page ads and reviews
* Premier showings
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hits "Battle: Los Angeles" and "Red Robin Hood", which includes full-page ads and reviews of each. Perhaps no better issue can be found th... See More
Norman Nevills conquers the Colorado River in 1938....
Item #694643
July 09, 1938
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., July 9, 1938
* Norman Nevills - river-running pioneer
* Whitewater rafting - river-running pioneer
* Conquers Colorado River - Grand Canyon
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Adventurers Arrive Safely after Death-Defying Trip" with subhead. (see)
Complete with all 16 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, gene... See More
Donn Fendler goes missing in Maine's Mount Katahdin...
Item #694642
July 20, 1939
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 20, 1939
* Donn Fendler goes missing
* Mount Katahdin in Maine
* Rye, New York 12 year old boy
Page 2 has a one column heading: "Bloodhound Trails Lost Boy To Rim Of 400 Foot Precipice" with small related map. (see) Coverage on Donn Fendler going missing in the mountains of Maine.
Complete with 34 pages, rag edition in nice condition. A few small bin... See More
Frank Abagnale in Los Angeles...
Item #694640
December 06, 2002
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 6, 2002
* Frank Abagnale - con man - artist
* "Catch Me If You Can" movie fame
The front page has a one column heading: "Portrait of the Con Artist as a Young Man" The top of page 20 has a three column heading: "Con Man Goes Straight--to Hollywood" with photo. Another heading on page 21 with smaller photo. The movie would debut about two... See More
House of David cult commune... Benjamin Purnell...
Item #694638
March 22, 1923
THE DETROIT NEWS, March 22, 1923
* The Israelite House of David religious commune
* King & Queen Benjamin and Mary Purnell
* Benton Harbor, Michigan cult
The front page has a one column heading: "FEDERAL CULT INQUIRY HINTED" with subheads. (see) Lengthy coverage continues on page 2. I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at ... See More
1881 Dr. Scott's electric hair brush...
Item #694635
May 21, 1881
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, May 21, 1881
* Dr. George A. Scott
* Electric hair brush
* Quack invention
* Politically approved ?
The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "EDISON OUTDONE" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 8 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition, should be handled with care.
Donn Fendler goes missing in Maine's Mount Katahdin...
Item #694633
July 19, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 19, 1939
* Donn Fendler goes missing
* Mount Katahdin in Maine
* Rye, New York 12 year old boy
Page 21 has a two column heading: "Rye Boy, 12, Is Lost on Mount Katahdin, Me.; Parents Aid Parties Searching the Slopes" First report coverage on Donn Fendler going missing in the mountains of Maine. I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this... See More
Weekend Premiere of "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #694616
May 25, 1984
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 25, 1984
* 1st weekend "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" advertisement
* Opening weekend (Friday) movie premiere
* Steven Spielberg - Harrison Ford
A terrific issue on the premiere weekend of the motion picture hit "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home ... See More
Review & premiere of "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #694615
May 24, 1989
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 24, 1989
* Best "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Steven Spielberg - Harrison Ford
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the enterta... 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
The Beecher-Tilton scandal...
Item #694612
April 16, 1878
THE DAILY MEMPHIS AVALANCHE, Tennessee, April 16, 1878
* Henry Ward Beecher
* Elizabeth Tilton
* Adultery trial
* Victoria Woodhull
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
... See More
Thomas Edison on the possibilities of his new phonograph...
Item #694611
May 03, 1878
THE DAILY MEMPHIS AVALANCHE, Tennessee, May 3, 1878
* Thomas Edison & his Phonograph machine
Page 2 has a wonderful article taking two-thirds of a column, headed: "The Future Phonograph" "Edison Speaks For Himself--He Tells What the Machine Will Do for Future Generations".
The full article is shown in the photos, however a few bits include: "...describing ... See More
Mark Twain...
Item #694609
March 02, 1877
THE DAILY MEMPHIS AVALANCHE, Tennessee, Jan. 28, 1877
* Mark Twain - Samuel Clemens
* Author and Humorist
The top of page 2 has an article: "The Innocent, Mark Twain" which takes one-third of a column. It is a story in the life of the famous writer.
Four pages, large folio size, rejoined at the spine, evenly toned with some minor margin tears, generally good condition. Folder
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Frederick Douglass is Marshall of the District of Columbia...
Item #694607
March 18, 1877
THE DAILY MEMPHIS AVALANCHE, Tennessee, March 18, 1877
* Abolitionist Frederick Douglass
* U.S. Marshall nomination
* First African American
* District of Columbia
The front page has two small & somewhat inconspicuous reports--yet which are very notable in African-American history.
Near the top of the first column is: "Fred. Douglass' nomination... See More
Fascinating & horrific report of a family's capture, & the father's escape...
Item #694606
March 20, 1877
THE DAILY MEMPHIS AVALANCHE, Tennessee, March 20, 1877 The front page has half a column taken up with a fascinating report: "Stranger Than Fiction" "The Story of a Beggar's Capture by the Indians and Escape". A few bits include: "...in the spring of 1875 with his wife and family he left for the Black Hills...wended their way across the plains & over the lones... See More
Great column heads announcing Lincoln's election...
Item #694593
November 09, 1864
BOSTON MORNING JOURNAL, Nov. 9, 1864
* Abraham Lincoln elected president (2nd term)
* 1st report plus Civil War reporting
Certainly the most notable content would be the back page column heads on the election of Lincoln as President.
The second column has perhaps the nicest stack of heads on the election we have seen in any newspaper. They include: "PRESIDENTIAL And State ELECT... See More
Has Atlanta been captured?
Item #694592
July 25, 1864
BOSTON MORNING JOURNAL, July 25, 1864
* General William T. Sherman
* Battle of Atlanta, Georgia
Among reports inside on the Civil War are: "The Struggle For Atlanta" "Reported Capture of the City" "Fighting Going On South of Atlanta" "Tremendous Attack on Howard's & Hooker's Corps" "The Enemy Repulsed With a Loss of over 6,000&... See More
Burning & plundering of Hagerstown...
Item #694588
July 09, 1864
BOSTON DAILY JOURNAL, July 9, 1864
* Ransom of Hagerstown, Maryland
* Confederate General John McCausland, Jr.
Among articles inside are: "Reported Advance of the Rebels in Maryland" "The Rebel Invasion" "The Burning & Plundering at Hagerstown" "Gen. Hunter Reported at Hancock" "The Maryland Raid" "Sacking of Hagerstown by th... See More
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
Famed poet Walt Whitman is near death (or so they thought)...
Item #694576
October 27, 1891
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, Oct. 27, 1891 The front page has a half column report headed: "WALT WHITMAN DYING" "The 'Good Gray Poet' is Fast Approaching Dissolution" "Stricken With Paralysis" "It is Slowly Nearing the Heart and the End May Come at Any Moment--The Poet Has Chosen the Spot Where His Body Is to Lie".
Actua... See More
A daring train robbery: take them 'dead or alive'...
Item #694575
September 02, 1891
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, Sept. 2, 1891
* Cotopaxi train robbery - Colorado
* Denver & Rio Grande railroad
* Royal Gorge - Arkansas River
The front page has a half column report headed: "DARING TRAIN ROBBERS" "Seven Masked Men Stop an Express and Overpower the Messenger" "They Get Off With $3,600" "The Fight Was Likely While... See More
Frederick Douglass is resigning as ambassador to Hayti...
Item #694574
August 11, 1891
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, Aug. 11, 1891
* Frederick Douglass resignation
* Ambassador to Haiti - Hayti
* Abolitionist - social reformer
The top of page 3 has a print of: "Frederick Douglass" and a report headed: "Ministerial Changes" "Fred Douglass Resigns--Shannon Minister to Costa Rica--Grubb Coming Home".
The report i... See More
Dalton Gang robs its last train...
Item #694573
July 16, 1892
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, July 16, 1892 The front page has a half column report headed: "DARING TRAIN ROBBERS" "They Whipped a Sheriff's Posse and Stole Over $50,000" "The Dalton Gang Did It" "When the Train Stopped a Pitcher Battle Took Place--The Robbers Threatened to Dynamite the Express Messenger and He Opened His Doors".
O... See More
Great account of a "classic" Western train robbery...
Item #694572
September 22, 1893
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, Sept. 22, 1893 The front page has most of a column headed: "FOUGHT THE ROBBERS" "Desperate Battle With Bandits on a Western Train" 'Engineer and Fireman Shot" "One of the Robbers Mortally Wounded--There were Only Three of Them and They Were Daring. But They Encountered a Plucky Crew of Trainmen". The ar... See More
Death of President Harrison's wife...
Item #694568
October 25, 1892
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, Oct. 25, 1892 The front page has most of a column headed: "THE LAST SCENE" "Mrs. Harrison is No More---She Died at 1:30 This Morning" with much detail on the death of the First Lady, Mrs. Benjamin Harrison.
Four pages, toned throughout, archivally rejoined at the spine, minor margin tears, but it must be handled carefully due... See More
Details on two hangings in Louisville...
Item #694567
August 01, 1889
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, Aug. 1, 1889 The front page has over half a column headed: "TWO MEN EXECUTED" "Charles Dinger and Harry Smart Hanged at Louisville" "A Ghastly Gallows Scene" "The Nouse
Slipped and Caught Dilger by the Teeth and the Trap Had to Be Sprung a Second Time--The Crimes". The report has much detail on the h... See More
Trouble with the Navajos and Chippewa Indians...
Item #694565
July 14, 1891
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, July 14, 1891 The top of a front page column is headed: "THE NAVAJOS DEFIANT" "They Are on the Rampage & Troops May Have to Be Called Out" "The Chippewas In Revolt" "A Serious State of Affairs at White Earth, Minn., & It is Believe the Presence of Troops Alone Will Prevent a Riot & Possible Massacre".... See More
Indians are staking their claim...
Item #694556
April 17, 1819
THE UNION subtitled: "United States' Gazette and True American for the Country", Philadelphia, April 17, 1819 This was the semi-weekly country edition of the "Union" which was a daily.
Page 2 includes: "Claims of the North American Indians" and: "Curious Roguery. A page 3 report begins: "The slave trade treaties were the subject of some conversati... See More
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