Early Ulysses S. Grant well before he was famous... Assaults upon the Mormons...
Item #697530
July 20, 1839
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, July 20, 1839
* Very early Ulysses S. Grant
* West Point cadet admission
* Mormons in Nauvoo, Illinois
A fascinating and extremely early mention of Ulysses S. Grant, as the front page contains a "...list of cadets admitted into the institution in June last:..." and what follows are those admitted from each of the states amo
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* Very early Ulysses S. Grant
* West Point cadet admission
* Mormons in Nauvoo, Illinois
A fascinating and extremely early mention of Ulysses S. Grant, as the front page contains a "...list of cadets admitted into the institution in June last:..." and what follows are those admitted from each of the states amo
1928 Yukon, West Virginia mining disaster.....
Item #697523
May 24, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 24, 1928
* Yukon, Mcdowell County, West Virginia
* Yukon-Pocahontas Coal Company
* No. 1 mine explosion disaster
Page 31 has a one column heading: "YUKON, W. VA., BLAST KILLS 17 MINERS" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the explosion at the Yukon-Pocahontas Coal Company No.1 mine.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with... See More
Nile Kinnick killed... Iowa Hawkeyes...
Item #697522
June 10, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 10, 1943
* re. Nile Kinnick death
* Iowa Hawkeyes Heisman trophy winner
* NCAA college football
* World War II reports
The top of page 28 has a small one column heading: "Memorial to Kinnick Is Planned by Iowa" (See image)
Other news, sports and advertisements throughout with much on WWII. Complete with 42 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.... See More
Early Bruce Springsteen (1973) - at Max's Kansas City...
Item #697518
November 08, 1973
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Nov. 8, 1973
* Bruce Springsteen in 1973
* Plays at Max's Kansas City in Greenwich Village
* Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Page 73 has the ad: "Upstairs at Max's Kansas City - Bruce Springsteen - also appearing - Daryl Hall & John Oats". This is quite early for Springsteen who played in The Village on multiple occasions prior to becoming a ho... See More
Counter-culture magazine from San Francisco...
Item #697512
May 01, 1972
SUN DANCE, San Francisco, April & May, 1972
* Rare hippies newspaper from the early 70's
This was one of a multitude of "hippie" or counter-culture magazines which existed at the time, this one was published in famed Fillmore Street. The content is much as would be expected from such a magazine.
Complete in 88 pages, still having the original color wrappers (worn), i... See More
From the "heyday" of Asbury Park, New Jersey...
Item #697510
August 10, 1888
THE DAILY PRESS, Asbury Park, New Jersey, July 23, 1891
* From this tourist mecca of the 19th century
An interesting newspaper from this once-famous vacation meccas on the Jersey coast, containing various news of the day with an emphasis on tourism-related items.
Page 3 features very nice illustrated advertisements for the famous
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* From this tourist mecca of the 19th century
* Famous hotels in illustrated ads
An interesting newspaper from this once-famous vacation meccas on the Jersey coast, containing various news of the day with an emphasis on tourism-related items.
Page 3 features very nice illustrated advertisements for the famous
Nast Santa.... "Another Stocking to fill"...
Item #697509
January 03, 1880
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 3, 1880 The entire ftpg. is a Thomas Nast print captioned: "A Merry Christmas" showing Santa Claus dancing with Mother Goose (see). The doublepage centerfold is a very nice Thomas Nast Christmas print captioned: "Another Stocking to Fill" showing Santa Claus leaning over a sleeping baby (see). A full page shows: "Bringing Home C... See More
Babe Ruth demands $20,000 for the 1920 season, or he will retire...
Item #697503
December 26, 1919
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, Dec. 26, 1919
* Babe Ruth to retire ?
* Demands high salary
Page 4 has an article headed: "Ruth Says He Will Retire" " 'Through With Major League Baseball' Unless Red Sox Agree to Pay Him $20,000 for Season of 1920---Not to Become a Boxer".
Great to have this report in a Boston newspaper, and perhaps only to be found in a Boston... See More
Jefferson Davis rallies the troops...
Item #697498
August 14, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Aug. 14,1863
* Capital of the Confederacy
* President Jefferson Davis
The first column on the front page has a variety of war items, plus the balance of the front page includes: "The Military Situation" "City Intelligence" "The Army and The Mails--The Sufferings of Soldiers & Their Friends From Anxiety & Suspense"... See More
6 Checks from Cooperstown in 1837...
Item #697496
Her are 6 genuine checks written on the "Otsego County Bank" of Cooperstown, New York dated in 1837. Included is the amounts in the lower left corner with a signature in the lower right. There is a nice engraving of an eagle with an olive branch in its beak on each check. Also a red ink cancellation.Early financial items & great to have from this town famous as the home of the Base... See More
Satchel Paige's first Major League Baseball win... John J. Pershing death...
Item #697495
July 16, 1948
NEW YORK TIMES, July 16, 1948
* Satchel Paige 1st MLB baseball win
* Cleveland Indians Negro star at 42 years old
* John Joseph 'Black Jack' Pershing death
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Pershing of A. E. F. Is Dead; On Service Rolls 62 Years" with subhead and nice photo. Much more on pages 12 & 13 as well.
The sport's section (page 22... See More
1st transatlantic airplane flight Westward...
Item #697485
April 14, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 14, 1928
* 1st transatlantic airplane flight Westward
* Bremen, German Junkers W33 aircraft
* Ireland to Canada
The front page has a nice banner headline announcing: "OCEAN FLIERS LAND SAFELY ON ISLAND OFF LABRADOR COAST, DESCEND IN SNOWSTORM, 400 MILES NORTH OF THEIR COURSE; FIRST TO MAKE WESTWARD PASSAGE; RELIEF SHIP ON WAY" with many subheads, a few p... See More
1st Transatlantic flight... Graf Zeppelin German airship...
Item #697482
October 15, 1928
THE EVENING WORLD, New York City, October 15, 1928
* D-LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin German airship
* 1st Intercontinental flight ends in success
* Atlantic Ocean to Lakehurst, New Jersey
The front page has a nice banner headline: "ZEPPELIN FLIES OVER THE CITY" with subheads and related map. (see images) More on pages 2 & 3 with a few related photos.
Incomplete issue containing 8 o... See More
Early issue ofd this famous fashion magazine...
Item #697481
July 21, 1894
HARPER'S BAZAR, New York, July 21, 1894 A fashion-focused magazine which still exists today, although now spelled "...Bazaar".
Various fashion prints throughout from the Victorian era, with a nice doublepage centerfold: "A Ball On Board A Man-of-War" with a related article.
Sixteen pages, never bound nor trimmed, very nice condition.
Promoting the South after the Civil War...
Item #697480
November 15, 1883
SOUTHERN WORLD, Atlanta, Georgia, Nov. 15, 1883 Noted as: "A Journal Of Industry For the Farm, Home, And Workshop". This would appear to be a publication promoting the industrial & agricultural progress of the South following the Civil War.
Complete in 24 pages, 10 3/4 by 15 3/4 inches, good condition.
Mostly about music...
Item #697479
August 01, 1881
THE SCORE, Boston, August, 1881 Within the title is noted: "A Journal Devoted to Music, Drama And Literature" with the content being much as would be expected. The back half of the issue is music.
Complete in 30 pages, 9 1/2 by 11 3/4 inches, minor margin wear, good condition.
Republican party newspaper...
Item #697477
September 08, 1882
THE CAMPAIGNER, Washington D.C., September 8, 1882 As printed in the masthead this is: "A Journal Of Politics, Published Weekly By The Republican Congressional Committee."
As the title would suggest, this issue is filled with politically-themed reports and news.
Technically an 8 page newspaper, never bound nor trimmed, there is only printing on 4 pages and paginated as such, 4 pa... See More
Short-lived newspaper for Civil War veterans... Very handsome masthead...
Item #697476
November 25, 1879
THE KNAPSACK, New York, Nov. 27, 1879
* Civil War veterans
Described in the masthead as: "A Daily Journal Of The Seventh Regiment New Armory Fair", this very short-lived publication lasted for just 18 issues, likely the length of the fair which supported the interests of veterans of the Civil War.
Its best feature may well be the beautiful & ornate masthead which has a d... See More
By the Michigan State Grange...
Item #697468
December 15, 1880
THE GRANGE VISITOR, Schoolcraft, Michigan, Dec. 15, 1880
* 19th century Kalamazoo County
This is a semi-monthly: "...by Order of the Executive Committee Michigan State Grange".
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed which folds out to one sheet, small hole near the middle of the font leaf, good condition.
AI notes: The Grange Visitor was a semimonthly newspaper published fr... See More
Houses and home lots for sale...
Item #697467
April 01, 1884
THE HOUSE AND LOT MONTHLY, Chicago, April 1, 1884 The masthead notes: "Devoted To Real Estate And Kindred Interests" in the Chicago area. Many illustrations of various lots for sale in Chicago suburbs including Moreland, Garfield Park, Austin, Lawndale and more. Prices for various houses for sale as well.
Sixteen pages, 10 1/2 by 13 3/4 inches, never bound nor trimmed, light dirti... See More
What Robert E. Lee's plans are...
Item #697466
March 29, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, March 29, 1865
* Battle of Fort Stedman
* Nearing the end of Civil War
* Lee's surrender less than two weeks away
Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "GEN. GRANT'S ARMY" "The Victory of Saturday" "Further & Interesting Particulars" "Extend & Importance of Lee's Designs" "Position of the Li... See More
Yachting...
Item #697455
June 13, 1857
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 13, 1857 The front page features a quarter-page print of "Sir E. Bulwer Lytton" with an accompanying article.
Inside prints include: "Rembrandt Peale"; many illustrations of "Travel Notes in Bible Lands" including: "Modern Gaza" "Ruins of Askelon" "Plain of Ashdad" "Ludd (ancient Lydda)"... See More
From Red River County in Texas...
Item #697451
June 30, 1887
THE STANDARD, Clarksville, Red River County, Texas, June 30, 1887
* Rare 19th century Southwest publication
Rarely do we find newspapers from this part of Texas, north east of Dallas and not far from the Arkansas border. Various news and ads of tbe day.
Four pages, large folio size, small binding holes at the blank spine, wear at the margins with some minor margin tears.
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Thomas Nast print...
Item #697445
January 06, 1872
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 6, 1872 The full front page is a print: "New Year's Day -The First Caller" showing a homeless girl. Inside has a nearly full page: "The Christmas Waits" and another: "Punch and Judy in the Drawing Room" as well as a full page Thomas Nast political cartoon: "Can The Law Reach Him? The Dwarf And the Giant Thief"... See More
Indian dance illustration... Mormon illustration...
Item #697444
January 02, 1875
HARPER'S WEEKLY Jan. 2, 1875 The full fron page is a print: "Alone with the Dying Year" showing a small child in a snow storm.
Full page print: "Bringing Home the Fifth Wife--A Sketch in Mormondom" also includes a small article. Nice, tipped-in (no binding holes), doublepage centerfold: "Indian Sun Dance - Young Bucks Proving Their Endurance by Self-torture" with... See More
re. 1945 Atomic bombing of Hiroshima & Nagasaki...
Item #697442
August 25, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 25, 1945
* Hiroshima & Nagasaki atomic bombings
* Japan reveals the horrors of the historic event
The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "JAPANESE STRESS HIROSHIMA 'HORROR'" with subheads. (see images) Coverage on Japan claiming radioactivity was the main cause of the deaths. Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer denied this claim.
Complete with 24 p... See More
Dachua prison guards convicted in 1945...
Item #697440
December 13, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 13, 1945
* Dachua - 1st Nazi concentration camp
* Nazis prison guards convicted of horrors
* Dr. Klaus Schilling - Nazi human experimentation
The top of page 13 has a two column heading: "40 Dachau Guards Convicted of Horrors; U. S. Military Court to Sentence Them Today" (see images)
Complete with 46 pages, rag edition in great condition.
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The San Quentin Six prison escape attempt...
Item #697437
August 22, 1971
CHICAGO SUNDAY SUN-TIMES, Aug. 22, 1971
* San Quentin Six - State Prison inmates escape attempt
* George Jackson killed - Black Guerrilla Family gang
The front page has a banner headline: "Shoot-out kills 6 at San Quentin!" with small photo of activist George Jackson. (see images) First report coverage continues inside.
Complete with 132 pages, light toning and minor wear at the ... See More
Jack Nicklaus breaks record...
Item #697436
August 13, 1973
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 13,1973
* Jack Nicklaus breaks record
* Most Majors (14) - Wins (Bobby Jones)
* Golf - PGA Championship
* Canterbury Golf Club - Beachwood, Ohio
Near the bottom of the front page is a one column heading: "Nicklaus Captures P.G.A. by 4 Shots; 14th Major Title" (see)
Page 35 has a three column heading: "Nicklaus Wins P.G.A. by 4 St
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* Jack Nicklaus breaks record
* Most Majors (14) - Wins (Bobby Jones)
* Golf - PGA Championship
* Canterbury Golf Club - Beachwood, Ohio
Near the bottom of the front page is a one column heading: "Nicklaus Captures P.G.A. by 4 Shots; 14th Major Title" (see)
Page 35 has a three column heading: "Nicklaus Wins P.G.A. by 4 St
Nolan Ryan reaches 5,000 strikeouts...
Item #697433
August 23, 1989
SPORT'S SECTION ONLY of the Los Angeles Times, Aug. 23, 1989
* Pitcher Nolan Ryan
* 5,000 strikeouts
* Texas Rangers
* MLB baseball
The front page of this section has a headline: "5,000 Ryan First to Reach Plateau; He Strikes Out 13 Athletics" with color photo. (see images) Another related photo inside.
Complete sport's section only with 10 pages, great condition.... See More
Charles named as Prince of Wales in 1958...
Item #697431
July 27, 1958
THE DETROIT NEWS, July 27, 1958
* Charles named Prince of Wales by Queen Elizabeth
* Current Charles III - King of the United Kingdom
The front page has a two column heading: "Queen Names Son Prince of Wales" with photo. (see images)
Complete 1st section only with all 24 pages, small address stamp within the masthead, some small binding holes along the spine, generally in good co... See More
1944 Walter Guinness, 1st Baron Moyne assassination...
Item #697428
November 07, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 7, 1944
* Walter Guinness, 1st Baron Moyne assassination
* Anglo-Irish politician - Middle East minister
* Jewish terrorist group Lehi - Stern Gang
The front page has a one column heading: "BRITISH DIPLOMAT IS SLAIN IN CAIRO" with subhead. (see images) First report coverage continues on page 13 with photo of Lord Moyne.
Complete with 40 pages, rag editio... See More
1925 serial killer Anna Cunningham...
Item #697410
April 15, 1925
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, April 15, 1925
* Family killer Anna Cunningham guilty
* Murders by arsenic poison
* Parricide to collect insurance money
The front page has a nice banner headline: "POISON MOTHER FOUND GUILTY" with subhead. (see images)
Complete 1st section only with all 16 pages, light toning and some wear at the margins, a little irregular along the spine, generally goo... See More
King David Hotel attack in 1946...
Item #697408
July 22, 1946
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., July 22, 1946
* 1st Major Terrorist Attack (1st report)
* King David Hotel - Jerusalem, Israel
The bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "Fifty Killed in Terrorist Bombing Of Hotel Used As Headquarters By British Palestine Government" (see) An early, same day report coverage on the King David Hotel attack, (see) the first m... See More
A rare title from the Civil War, shortly after Lincoln's assassination...
Item #697404
April 26, 1865
BROWNLOW’S KNOXVILLE WHIG, AND REBEL VENTILATOR, Tennessee, April 26, 1865
* Very rare Civil War era publication
* William Gannaway "Parson" Brownlow
* re Abraham Lincoln assassination
W. G. Brownlow, or Parson Brownlow, was a fascinating personality to say the least. He regarded anyone who disagreed with him about religion or politics as an enemy. The circuit-... See More
"Dr. J" (Julius Erving) becomes a Philadelphia 76er...
Item #697402
October 22, 1976
LOS ANGELES TIMES, California, October 22, 1976 The front of the sports section has: "For $6 MILLION 76ers Are Able to Get a Doctor" which tells of the deal between the 76ers and the New York Nets, giving Philly the rights to superstar Julius Erving.
An historic report for a collector of 76ers memorabilia.
The front page announces: "Novelist Saul Bellow Wins Nobel Prize... See More
The Casablanca conference...
Item #697401
January 27, 1943
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Jan. 27, 1943
* Casablanca Conference in Morocco
* Franklin D. Roosevelt - Winston Churchill
The front page has a nice banner headline announcing: "PRESIDENT FLIES TO AFRICA" with subheads.
More on pages 6 & 7 with a related map and small photos.
Complete in 36 pages, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding holes at the blan... See More
An 18th century extra re: Jay Treaty...
Item #697390
April 06, 1796
HERALD EXTRA, (New York), April 6, 1796 A folio size single sheet almost entirely taken up with discussion in the "Federal Legislature, House of Representatives" concerning the controversial Jay Treaty. See images for details. Never-trimmed margins, great condition.
Naval battle between the Americans & British... Franklin the 'old fox'...
Item #697389
January 03, 1778
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE PHILADELPHIA MARKET-DAY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, January 3, 1778
* Revolutionary War Tory original
* Rare Pro British issue from America
This was a Tory newspaper published in Philadelphia when the British occupied the city. It began in 1775 and ended when the British evacuated the city in May of 1778. Not surprisingly, the masthead features an engravi... See More
California Gold Rush. amd it's growing population...
Item #697382
August 15, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Aug. 15, 1849 Page 3 has an interesting article: "Population Of California" noting that the entire "country" has about 60,000 people, broken down by country of origin. It also notes: "...Of the population already in the country, it is supposed that one-half...are engaged in various business pursuits, and the other half ... See More
Investigating the 1919 World Series scandal...
Item #697380
September 25, 1920
NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 25, 1920 The top of the sports page has early column heads on this infamous "Black Sox" World Series scandal of 1919,
They include: "Grand Jury Hears World Series Plot" "Told How Former Player and Boxer 'Fixed' the White Sox-Red Series" "$100,000 Was 'to Be Paid" "Only $15,0900 Turned Over, it is Said, Because Bo... See More
Fall of Plymouth, North Carolina...
Item #697378
November 04, 1864
THE CHARLESTON MERCURY, South Carolina, Nov. 4, 1864
* Capture of Plymouth, North Carolina
* From the origin of the Confederacy
Among the front page reports on the Civil War are: "Petersburg" "Secret Sessions" "From Our Army In Tennessee" "From Sherman's Army--Sherman's Position" "From the Northern Papers" "Letter from North Geo... See More
Concerns about the pending Jay Treaty...
Item #697377
August 24, 1795
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Aug. 24, 1795
* John - Jay's Treaty concerns
* Letter to George Washington
Page 2 has a letter from the people of Wilmington, Delaware: "To George Washington, President of the United States" on their concerns about the pending Jay Treaty. This is followed by another letter of similar concern "To Mr. Alexander Hamilton".
Four pag... See More
Very rare broadside issue of "The Daily Rebel" from Chattanooga...
Item #697376
June 18, 1863
THE DAILY REBEL, Chattanooga, Tennessee, June 18, 1863
* Very rare Confederate publication
* Second Battle of Winchester, Virginia
An extremely rare broadside newspaper and a great title for a Confederate newspaper.
This is the vol. 1 number 270 issue of a title that began August 1, 1862. This issue is dated from just prior to the Confederate invasion of the North and the Battle of Gettysb... See More
The Bums win the 1941 pennant....
Item #697374
September 26, 1941
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Sept. 26, 1941
* Brooklyn Dodgers - The Bums
* Wins MLB National League pennant
* First time in 21 years
The front page of section 2 (sports) has a nice banner headline: "WILD BROOKLYN FANS WELCOME CHAMPIONS" with subheads, two related photos and box scores. Nice for display.
Complete with all 44 pages, light toning at the margins, small libr... See More
The Chicago Fire...
Item #697373
October 14, 1871
THE EVENING NEWS, Cleveland, Ohio, Oct. 14, 1871
* The Great Chicago Fire
The top of the front page has a column with heads: "THE CHICAGO FIRE!" "Measure For the Relief Of The Sufferers" "The Chicago Fire" with related reports taking over a full column. Also on the ftpg: "FROM CHICAGO--Plenty of Rain--No More Fires Apprehended--Excitement Over Report... See More
William Cobbett's famous newspaper...
Item #697371
May 31, 1797
PORCUPINE'S GAZETTE, Philadelphia, May 31, 1797 This was William Cobbett's important and controversial--but short-lived--daily newspaper.
Cobbett was a prolific & controversial publisher who often wrote under the pen-name of "Peter Porcupine." He was famous for sniping at his political opponents, usually those of a Jeffersonian-Republican sentiment. The first issue app... See More
Skating... Cotton plantation scenes...
Item #697367
February 02, 1867
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 2, 1867 The front page features two views of the: "St. John, New Brunswick, Skating Rink" building.
A great, tipped-in (no binding holes), doublepage centerfold: "Scenes on a Cotton Plantation" includes twelve prints, most showing Blacks at various chores including picking, hoeing & with the cotton gin.
Other prints include: &... See More
Nast political cartoons...
Item #697365
March 09, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 9, 1878 The full front page is a Thomas Nast political cartoon captioned: "Crescit Sub Pondere Virtus."
Inside has a full page Nast illus. entitled: "That Dollar"; a quarter-page portrait of: "Pope Leo XIII."; a half page: "Ice Boating at Madison, Wisconsin"; most of a tipped-in (no binding holes), doublepage... See More
Yippies nominate a pig for president in 1968...
Item #697363
August 24, 1968
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. Aug. 24, 1968
* YIPPIES - Youth International Party
* Radical & Counterculture revolutionary group
* Pigasus the Immortal (Pig) nominated for U.S. president
The front page has a one column heading: "Yippies Offer Their Beat" (see images)
Complete with 44 pages, tiny bindings holes along the spine, nice condition.... See More
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