1867 Kidder fight massacre...
Item #691558
July 15, 1867
NEW YORK HERALD, July 15, 1867
* Kidder Fight (Massacre) - Kansas
* General George Armstrong Custer
* Pawnee Killer - Cheyenne Sioux Indians
Page 6 has an article headed: "The Indian War" and more. The text takes up over 2 full columns.
Complete with 8 pages, irregular along the spine, nice condition.
Closing items on the Mexican War... On annexing Texas to the Union...
Item #691550
January 26, 1848
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 26, 1848
* Mexican War closing events
* re. Annexation of Texas
Page 2 includes: "Extract from Mr. Benton's Bill to Provide for the Annexation of Texas to the United States". This is followed by a letter datelined from the "Hermitage, Sept. 4, 1836" signed by Andrew Jackson concerning Sam Houston as the lea... See More
Wets vs. Drys in 1930 Chicago gangland wars...
Item #691546
February 21, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Feb. 21, 1930
* Prohibition era alcohol in gangland Chicago
* Wets vs. Drys and the depletion in farming
* Al "Scarface" Capone era
The front page has a banner headline: "FARM WOES LAID TO DRY LAW" with subheads. When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activities born out of the Prohibition and Great Depression eras, no cit... 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
Fred Duesenberg death... automobile pioneer...
Item #691544
July 27, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 27, 1932
* Fred Duesenberg death
* Automobile pioneer
* Race car motors
Page 17 has a one column heading: "F. S. DUESENBERG DIES OF AUTO INJURY" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Frederick Samuel Duesenberg, automobile pioneer designer, manufacturer and sportsman. I suspect this is one of the few publications to report ... See More
Katherine Plunket death...
Item #691540
October 15, 1932
NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 15, 1932
* Jessie Bonstelle death (1st report)
* American theater director & actress
* Katherine Plunket death (1st report)
The top of page 15 has a one column head: "JESSIE BONSTELLE, ACTRESS, IS DEAD" with subheads and photo.
Also on page 15 is: "KATHERINE PLUNKET DEAD AT AGE OF 111" with subheads. We suspect this is one of the few publicatio... See More
1960 controversial interracial marriage...
Item #691539
November 15, 1960
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass. Nov. 15, 1960
* Sammy Davis Jr. & May Britt photo
* Controversial interracial marriage
* John F. Kennedy connection ?
The front page has a two column photo with small heading: "May Britt Weds Sammy Davis" See below for some history on this event.
Complete with 10 pages, light toning at the margins, generally very nice.
wikipedia notes: M... See More
Walt Disney's "Fantasia" movie premiere...
Item #691538
February 19, 1941
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Feb. 19, 1941
* Walt Disney's "Fantasia" movie premiere (Chicago)
* Mickey Mouse - opening night advertisement
Page 22 has a 7 x 4 inch advertisement for the opening night showing of the famous Walt Disney animated cartoon movie 'Fantasia' starring Mickey Mouse in Chicago
Complete with 32 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding ho... See More
Second Battle of El Alamein... Rommel....
Item #691536
November 07, 1942
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, November 7, 1942
* Second Battle of El Alamein
* World War II Egypt - Africa
* Erwin Rommel defeated
The front page has a six column heading: "British Tanks Pursue Axis 104 Miles in Egypt" with subheads. (see) Coverage continues on page 2 with related map.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 32 pages, light toning and minor wear ... See More
1939 Nile Kinnick & Iowa upsets Notre Dame...
Item #691535
November 13, 1939
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, November 13, 1939
* Nile Kinnick's touchdown upsets Notre Dame
* Iowa Hawkeyes - NCAA college football
Page 14 has a two column heading: "Kinnick Leads Star Quartet to Head of Grid Honor Role" with subhead: "Nile Scores Seven Points to Upset Irish..." (see)
Complete with 22 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally nice.... See More
Disunion & the national crisis... Mormons on Lincoln's election...
Item #691532
December 11, 1860
NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 11, 1860
* Pre-Civil War Southern tensions - secession ?
* Mormons on Abraham Lincoln's election
A great issue from several months before the outbreak of the Civil War, with ominous first column heads including; "THE NATIONAL CRISIS" "The Secession Question Before Congress" "Latest Reports From the South" and more.
Also o... See More
On John Brown... On the case of a fugitive slave, and a slave ship...
Item #691531
November 17, 1859
NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 17, 1859
* John Brown's armed insurrection
* Harpers Ferry WV West Virginia
Page 2 begins with: "The Harper's Ferry Outbreak" & further down the column: "Capt. John Brown's Early History--Almost A D.D." which mentions he almost died years earlier.
Page 4 has: "The Case of the Fugitive Slave Columbus Jones" as well a... See More
The situation in Atlanta... Newspaper from the Confederate capital...
Item #691527
November 09, 1864
DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, Nov. 9, 1864 A wealth of war-related reports in this issue including: "THE WAR NEWS" "The Situation At Atlanta" "Latest News From the North "Startling Revelation in Indiana" "Guerrillas in Kentucky" "The Fall of Plymouth--Full Particulars" "A Yankee Graveyard" and much more.
Complete as a si... See More
On the Presidential election, in a Confederate newspaper...
Item #691526
November 12, 1864
DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, Nov. 12, 1864
* re. Abraham Lincoln 2nd election victory
A wealth of war-related reports on the front page including: "THE WAR NEWS" with subheads: "From Petersburg--From the Valley--Georgia". Also: "The Yankee Presidential Elections" notes frustration in not knowing the outcome.
Other front page reports: "Additio... See More
Sherman in Georgia, in a Confederate newspaper...
Item #691520
November 28, 1864
DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, Nov. 28, 1864
* From the capital of the Confederacy
* General William T. Sherman
* March to the Sea beginning
A wealth of war-related reports on the front page including: "THE WAR NEWS" "Yankee Barbarism" "Confederate Congress" "From The Valley" "Later From the North---Sherman In Georgia--His Order Prep... See More
Discounted Harper's Weekly illustrated... 1866-1899...
Item #691518
January 01, 1866
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, 1866-1899
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* Wonderful way to introduce someone to the hobby
* An 1800’s original with woodcut prints
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An authent... See More
1916 Capture of Contalmaison... France...
Item #691516
July 11, 1916
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 11, 1916
* Capture of Contalmaison
* Battle of Albert - France
* World War I - WWI
* German vs. British armies
The front page has a nice banner headline: "GERMAN TRENCHES STORMED" with subhead. (see) Nice for display. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not total... See More
Irving Langmuir & John Galsworthy....
Item #691514
November 11, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 11, 1932
* Irving Langmuir - chemist & physicist
* John Galsworthy - novelist & playwright
* Nobel Prize in Chemistry & Literature winners
The top of page 21 has a one column heading: "NOBEL SCIENCE PRIZE WON BY DR. LANGMUIR" with subheads that include: "Pioneer In Radio Field" "Galsworthy Gets Prize" and more with phot... See More
Soviet Union backs down in the Cuban Missile Crisis...
Item #691511
November 02, 1962
THE DETROIT NEWS, Nov. 2, 1962
* Cuban missile crisis nearing the end
* Cold War - Soviet Union
The front page has a nice banner headline: "RIP OUT CUBA BASES" with subheads. (see)Nice for display.
Complete with 50+ pages, small library stamp within the masthead, some small binding holes along the spine, generally very nice.... See More
Tombstone Epitaph shortly after the gunfight at the OK Corral...
Item #691509
December 04, 1881
THE TOMBSTONE EPITAPH, Arizona, Dec. 4, 1881
* Best Old West title to be had
* Post Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
Few could argue for a more recognizable title from the Old West, nor could any town be more linked to the romance of the West than this one. Tombstone is steeped in Western lore, and the several movies done concerning the gunfight at the O.K. Corral have kept this town in po... See More
1944 Battle of Kwajalein Atoll....
Item #691508
February 03, 1944
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., February 3, 1944
* Battle of Kwajalein Atoll
* World War II Pacific Campaign vs. Japan
* United States Marine Corps (USMC)
* Gilbert and Marshall Islands campaign
The front page has a four column headline: "U.S. FORCES CAPTURE MAIN AIRFIELD, SEIZE TWO MORE ISLETS IN MARSHALLS AREA" with subheads and 2 photos of the commanding Generals. (see)
Comple... See More
War reports from the capital of the Confederacy...
Item #691493
August 19, 1864
DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, Aug. 19, 1864
* From the origin of the American Civil War
Nice to have a newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy.
The front page has much reporting on the Civil War including: "The War News" with subheads: "From Petersburg--From the Valley--The Virginia Military Institute--Affairs At Mobile" and: "Additional From the ... See More
War reports from the capital of the Confederacy...
Item #691492
August 16, 1864
DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, Aug. 16, 1864
* From the origin of the American Civil War
Nice to have a newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy.
The front page has much reporting on the Civil War including: "The War News" "The Situation in Georgia" "The Fighting At Mobile" "From Atlanta" "The Latest From the North" & mo... See More
Latest from the Mexican War...
Item #691485
January 17, 1848
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 17, 1848 The front page has much concerning: "The Army Court Martial" of Col. Fremont. The back page has; "Late From Mexico" with several subheads including: "Destination of Troops" "Reorganization of the Mexican Army" Also: "...a Copy of the General Orders...lately issued by Gen. Scott".
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When Abraham Lincoln was an unknown...
Item #691484
January 20, 1848
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 20, 1848 This newspaper contains on pages 1 and 4 reports from the: "House of Representatives" with mention of Abraham Lincoln.
The ftpg. has a lengthy address by Mr. Jamison which mentions in part: "...The gentleman from Illinois, from the Hardin and Baker district, (Mr. Lincoln,) took a strange position before the America... See More
Woodrow Wilson is inaugurated...
Item #691475
March 06, 1917
THE WASHINGTON OBSERVER, Pennsylvania, March 6, 1917
* President Woodrow Wilson inauguration
* On the brink of World War I
A three-line, two-column head reports: "WOODROW WILSON INAUGURATED PRESIDENT FOR SECOND TERM; MAKES PLEA FOR UNITED NATION" and various subheads.
The ftpg. photos show Wilson and Vice President Marshall.
A curious item at the bottom of the ftpg.... See More
Herbert Hoover is sworn in as President...
Item #691474
March 04, 1929
THE KINGSPORT TIMES, Tennessee, March 4, 1929 The banner headline announces: "HOOVER TAKES OATH OF OFFICE" with one of the subheads: "Presidency of United States Changes Again".
The ftpg. photo shows Herbert Hoover and Charles Curtis. Just 7 months later the stock market would crash sending the nation--and the world--into the Great Depression.
Complete in 10 pages... See More
Hitler's New Year's Proclamation to his people...
Item #691471
September 07, 1942
EVENING PRESS, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Sept. 7, 1942 A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.
The front page reports include: "Entire Kertsch Peninsula in German Hands" "German Forces Marching Steadily Forward" "Luftwaffe to Control Winter Operations in R... See More
The Nazi party newspaper...
Item #691469
November 10, 1940
VOLKISCHER BEOBACHTER, Berlin, Germany, Nov. 10, 1940 This was the newspaper of the Nazi party in Germany and for 25 years it formed part of the official public face of the Nazi party. Totally in the German language.
The top banner headline translates to: "The War Speech of the Fuhrer to the Old Guard". A rather large front page photo showing Adolf Hitler at the podium.
Twent
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Front page photo of JFK when a Senator...
Item #691468
September 21, 1959
AMERICAN OBSERVER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 21, 1959
* Massachusetts Senator John F. Kennedy photo
The front page features 4 photos, one being: "John Kennedy" concerns a compromise labor-,management bill. Part of the caption states: "...sponsored by Representatives Griffin, Michigan Republican, and Phil Landrum, Georgia Democrat--plus milder provisions backed by Senator K... See More
A Nazi illustrated newspaper... Adolf Hitler...
Item #691465
October 27, 1938
JB - ILLUSTSRIERTE BEOBACHTER (Illustrated Observer), Munich, Oct. 27, 1938 The entire front page is taken up with a photo that includes Adolf Hitler. A wealth of Nazi propaganda reporting, with many photos, in this 48 page, tabloid-size newspaper;
An inside page has an ad clipped, otherwise very nice condition.
Peace terms accepted: World War II is over...
Item #691463
August 14, 1945
THE CINCINNATI POST--2nd EXTRA, Aug. 14, 1945
* World War II ends
* Japanese surrenders
* Nice headline for display
Two-line banner headline proclaims: "PEACE TERMS ACCEPTED, JAPANESE INFORM SWISS" with subhead: "Japs Calling Ships At Sea, Allies Hear" "Yanks Wreck 43 Jap Ships - 600 Planes Used In One Attack" "3 B-29 Fleets Renew Raids On Nip Islan... See More
Lincoln's journey to Washington... The Union is about to divide...
Item #691454
February 16, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 16, 1861
* President elect Abe Abraham Lincoln
* Journey to the White House for inauguration
Page 3 has a report from Phila. on the crisis of the Union with subheads: "Making Progress--How We Stand the Crisis--Remedy Wanted--Colored Exodus--Naval Activity--Fugitive Slaves".
* President elect Abe Abraham Lincoln
* Journey to the White House for inauguration
Page 3 has a report from Phila. on the crisis of the Union with subheads: "Making Progress--How We Stand the Crisis--Remedy Wanted--Colored Exodus--Naval Activity--Fugitive Slaves".
Page 4 has a nice editorial headed: "Mr. Lincoln's Positi
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Latest news from the Civil War...
Item #691452
September 13, 1861
CINCINNATI DAILY COMMERCIAL, Ohio, Sept. 13, 1861 The front page has various column heads on the Civil War: "Skirmish on the Potomac" "Rosecrans Hard After Floyd" "Skirmishing In Missouri" "From Gen. Rosecrans' Expedition" and more.
Four pages, large folio size, the folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.
World War II formally comes to an end...
Item #691450
September 02, 1945
DAYTON DAILY NEWS, Ohio, Sept. 2, 1945
* Japan officially surrenders
* Douglass MacArthur
* USS Missouri signing
* World War II is over (V-J)
This issue reports the formal end of World War II with the signing of the surrender papers on the U.S.S. Missouri.
The headline announces: "Japs Surrender Broken Empire To Allies; Peace Is Restored" with various subheads including:... See More
Same day reports on the John F. Kennedy assassination...
Item #691447
November 22, 1963
THE CINCINNATI POST - 8 Star Extra, Ohio Nov. 22, 1963 The banner headline announces: "JFK ASSASSINATED; JOHNSON PRESIDENT" with a large photo of Kennedy moments before being shot. Various related subheads and a photo of Lyndon B. Johnson.
The complete first section, pages 1-14 (of 60), foxing at the margins and central fold, some minor tears at the central fold.... See More
Jeff Davis' speech to the troops...
Item #691445
October 24, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Oct. 24, 1863
* Jefferson Davis speech to troops
* Battle of Bristow - Virginia
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Late Southern News" "The Engagement at Bristow Station" "Apologies For the Rebel Defeat" "Burnside's Operations in Virginia" "Jeff. Davis's Visit to Bragg's Army" "H... See More
Abraham Lincoln Proclamation for more soldiers…
Item #691444
October 19, 1863
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Oct. 19, 1863
* President Abraham Lincoln
* Proclamation for more soldiers
The front page begins with nice column heads including: "THE LATEST NEWS" "Proclamation of the President" "300,000 Volunteers Called For" which signed in type by him: Abraham Lincoln.
Also: "From the Southwest" "Reel Raid on the Memphi
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* President Abraham Lincoln
* Proclamation for more soldiers
The front page begins with nice column heads including: "THE LATEST NEWS" "Proclamation of the President" "300,000 Volunteers Called For" which signed in type by him: Abraham Lincoln.
Also: "From the Southwest" "Reel Raid on the Memphi
Nice headlines on Lincoln's first election...
Item #691442
November 08, 1860
THE LITCHFIELD ENQUIRER, Connecticut, Nov. 8, 1860
* Abraham Lincoln elected president
* America about to change
Page 2 begins with one of the nicest stack of column heads on Lincoln's first election we have seen. They included: "VICTORY ! VICTORY !! " "Great Republican Victory!" " 'Old Abe' the Next President!!" "Secession And Fusion Simmered... See More
1935 deaths of Will Rogers & Wiley Post...
Item #691432
August 17, 1935
NEW YORK HERALD TRIBUNE, Aug. 17, 1935
* Will Rogers & Wiley Post
* Airplane crash - deaths
The front page REPORTS: "Will Rogers and Wiley Post Die in Crash; Plane Falls at Alaskan Eskimo Village; Victims To Be Flown Out of Wilderness" with various subheads. Included are photos of both and one captioned: "Rogers and Post in Seattle, just before ... See More
Printed "in the field" in the jungles of New Guinea...
Item #691424
March 19, 1945
GUINEA GOLD, "American Edition", March 19, 1945 Haling itself as the "most bombed newspaper", this military publication was printed in the jungles of New Guinea, hence the title.
The headline reads: "Great Rhine City Of Coblenz Virtually Captured By Patton's Forces" with a wealth of additional reports on the front page and inside.
Four pages, 10 by 11 1/4 ... See More
Nazi newspaper from the eve of the Berlin Olympics...
Item #691422
July 30, 1936
NASSAUER VOLTSBLATT, Wiesbaden, July 30, 1936 It is subtitled (translated): "Official Organ of the NSDAP for the Gau Hessen-Nassau". The NSDAP was the Nazi party, and the Gau Hesse-Nassau was an administrative division of Nazi Germany from 1933 to 1945.
The focus of this issue is on the Berlin Olympics which will start the following day. The banner headline (translated): "Ger... See More
Tommy Holmes sets the consecutive game hitting record...
Item #691420
July 07, 1945
NEW YORK TIMES, July 7, 1945
* Tommy Holmes - Boston Braves
* Consecutive game hitting streak record
* Major League Baseball - MLB
The sports page has one column heads: "HOLMES SETS MARK AS BRAVES WIN TWO" "Hits in 34th Straight Contest for National League Record..." with smaller subheads, box scores and photo of Tommy Holmes.
A fine article reporting Tommy Holme... See More
Early Nazi party newspaper...
Item #691418
DER BEOBACHTER (The Observer), Germany, Sept. 26, 1935 Obviously a newspaper of the Nazi party as the masthead includes 3 swastika symbols.Complete in 12 pages, 12 by 18 1/4 inches, rejoined at the spine, very nice condition.
Hitler's New Year's Proclamation to his people...
Item #691416
January 02, 1942
EVENING PRESS, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Jan. 2, 1942
* Rare German occupation publication
* Adolph Hitler's new year proclamation
A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.
The front page is dominated by: "FUEHRER'S NEW YEAR PROCLAMATION TO HIS PEOPLE" "... See More
Nazi magazine: Hitler on the cover...
Item #691415
January 31, 1942
KAROLLE, Wochenschrift Fur Unterhaltung, Wissen, Lebensfreude, Germany, Jan. 31, 1942 A Nazi-era newspaper which translates to: "CAROLE, A Weekly Magazine for entertainment, Knowledge, Joy of Life".
The front page features of photo of Adolf Hitler. A wealth of German propaganda within with many photos.
Complete in 16 pages, 13 1/2 by 10 1/4 inches, nice condition.
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Complete in 16 pages, 13 1/2 by 10 1/4 inches, nice condition.
Death of President James Garfield...
Item #691413
September 20, 1881
HARRISBURG TELEGRAPH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 20, 1881
* James A. Garfield assassination
* First report coverage of his death
Half of the first column of the front page is taken up with a nice stack of heads on the death of President James Garfield: "AT REST" "The Nation's Sufferer Dies" "President Garfield's End" "A Brilliant and Useful L... See More
The Great Mississippi Flood of 1927....
Item #691411
April 18, 1927
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 18, 1927
* The Great Mississippi River flood
* Cairo, Illinois & more
The front page has a great banner headline: "FLOODS COST 9,000 HOMES" with subhead. (see) Nice for display. Related photo on the back page.
Complete with 40 pages, light toning, some margins wear, generally good.
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Ford Motor Company going public in 1956...
Item #691408
January 17, 1956
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Jan. 17, 1956
* Ford Motor Company going public (eve)
* New York Stock Market Exchange
The top of the front page has a six column heading: "Ford Reveals Stock Price Today" with subheads: "Secret Price Set On Ford Stock" "Announcement Due Today; Shares Go on Sale Wednesday" (see) Coverage on the Ford Motor Company going public the followi... See More
Benjamin Harrison wins the Presidency...
Item #691401
November 07, 1888
THE PRESS, Philadelphia, Nov. 7, 1888 The first column of the front page has nice heads on the election of Benjamin Harrison as President: "HARRISON ! " "Protection Apparently Victorious in Every Northern State Except Two" "New Jersey Probably Democratic" "New York & Connecticut Practically Conceded to the Republican" and more.
Eight pages, rejoin... See More
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