Bull Run and much more...
Item #691131
September 01, 1862
CINCINNATI DAILY GAZETTE, Ohio, Sept. 1, 1862 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War: "Important Army News" "The rebel Occupation of Manassas Junction" "McClellan Demanding that the Defenses of Washington Be Put in Good Order" "Exodus of Contrabands [slaves]" "Alarm In Washington" "How McClellan Gets the Command" "O... See More
Grant is close to capturing Vicksburg...
Item #691130
May 28, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, May 28, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "VICKSBURG" "The Rebels Still Holding Out, and General Grant Confident of Success" "Reported Offer of the Rebel Commander to Capitulate" "The Latest Rebel Reports" "Dispatch from General Johnston" "Two Assaults of the Union Troops Repulsed" "I... See More
General Meade...
Item #691129
October 26, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 26, 1863 Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "Rebel Raid In Kentucky" "Towns Sacked and Robbed within Thirty Miles of the Captial" "MEADE'S ARMY" "Brisk Cavalry Skirmishes with the Rebels" "Interesting From New Orleans" "News From the Southwest"
and more.
Eight pages, very nice cond... See More
Lincoln's post-Gettysburg annual message, and his Proclamation...
Item #691128
December 10, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 10, 1863
* President Abraham Lincoln
* State of the Union Address
* Year of Battle of Gettysburg
From the midst of the Civil War with front page column heads including: "The President's Message" "Proclamation of Freedom Maintained" "Number of Slaves in Government Service" "Important Proclamation to the Rebels" "P... See More
Pete Rose banned from MLB for life...
Item #691125
August 24, 1989
THE CINCINNATI ENQUIRER, Ohio, Aug. 24, 1989
* Pete Rose is banned from baseball
* Best publication to be had ?
The front page has a large headline in large red letters above the masthead: "SUSPENDED" with a banner headline: "Cornered Rose Strikes Deal" with related subheads and a photo of Pete Rose.
Great to have this historic report in sports history ... See More
Rebel leaders to stand till their death...
Item #691122
January 15, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 15, 1865 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "SOUTHERN NEWS" "The Rebel Papers Incredulous" "Governor Brown Furloughing the Georgia Militia" "Belligerent Resolutions in the Rebel House" "The States no Right to Negotiate for Peace" "Determination of the Leaders to Stand Out Till the Death" and... See More
The Civil War is about to begin...
Item #691121
April 05, 1861
NEW YORK TIMES, April 5, 1861 This was printed just a week before the formal outbreak of the Civil War.
Among the front page column headlines on the Civil War are: "THE CRISIS APPROACHING" "Meaning of the Extensive Military and Naval Preparations" "Important News From Charleston" "A Schooner Fired Into from Morris Island" "Maj. Anderson Dema... See More
Battle of Chancellorsville...
Item #691119
May 05, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, May 5, 1863
* Battle of Chancellorsville - Virginia
* Where Stonewall Jackson would die
Among the front page first column heads: "Terrible Battle Fought on Saturday & Sunday at Chancellorsville" "Unsuccessful Attempt of Stonewall Jackson to Turn General Hooker's Right" "A Terrific & Successful Night Attack Upon the Enemy&quo... See More
Dennis Eckersley wins Cy Young Award - 1992...
Item #691109
November 11, 1992
LOS ANGELES TIMES, November 11, 1992 (Sports Section only)
* Oakland Athletics' relief pitcher
* Dennis Eckersley wins Cy Young Award
The front page of the Sports Section has a small photo captioned, "CY YOUNG: Oakland's Eckersley (above), who saved 51 games this season, won the American League Cy Young Award." The article is found on page 3, and has a nearly full-banner ... 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
Premiere of "Hook", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #691097
December 11, 1991
LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 11, 1991 (Front and Calendar Sections)
* Hook w/ Robin Williams, premier ad and review
* Star Trek VI - The Undiscovered Country "week of" ad
* The Addams Family - full-page ad
A terrific issue on the premiere of "Hook", including a full-page advertisement and review. There is also a "week of" ad for "Star Trek, The Undiscovere... See More
Lengthy on Abraham Lincoln and his 'Spot Resolutions" in Congress...
Item #691094
December 23, 1847
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 23, 1847
* Early Abraham Lincoln
* Spot Resolutions in Congress
Page 2 has an uncommonly lengthy report from [Abraham] Lincoln in the House of Representatives. This was his "spot resolution" and speech condemning the reasons for starting the Mexican War. He requests proof from President Polk that American blood was shed
... See More
* Early Abraham Lincoln
* Spot Resolutions in Congress
Page 2 has an uncommonly lengthy report from [Abraham] Lincoln in the House of Representatives. This was his "spot resolution" and speech condemning the reasons for starting the Mexican War. He requests proof from President Polk that American blood was shed
Last state-of-the-union address of the Civil War...
Item #691090
December 07, 1864
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Dec. 7, 1864
* President Abraham Lincoln
* State of the Union Address (last)
Beginning on the front page and taking most of page 2 is: "The President's Message", being what would be Lincoln's final state-of-the-uinion address to the nation. It is signed in type by him at its conclusion: Abraham Lincoln.
The top of the first column has: "T... See More
Nashville, Fredericksburg, Vicksburg...
Item #691084
February 19, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 19, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Important From Vicksburg" "From the Army of the Potomac" "The Rebels Still at Work on Their Fortifications" "A Large Force of Rebels Two Miles South of Fredericksburg" 'Latest New From Richmond" "News From Nashville" "Gen. Dix's Department... 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
Famous letter from Lincoln to Greeley...
Item #691078
August 25, 1862
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, August 25, 1862
* Famous Abraham Lincoln letter
* "A Prayer of Twenty Millions" reply
* Liberal Republican Horace Greeley
The front page contains one of the more famous letters from Abraham Lincoln, being his reply to Horace Greeley's editorial of August 20, "A Prayer of Twenty Millions", which urged emancipation. Lincoln replies in h... See More
Lincoln's conscription proclamation...
Item #691077
May 09, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, May 9, 1863
* President Abraham Lincoln
* First conscription act signed into law
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "FROM HOOKER'S ARMY" "Offensive Operations to be Speedily Resume" "Stoneman's Great Raid" "The Capture of Grand Gulf by Admiral Porter" "Troops Landed Below" "The Conscrip... See More
Two documents signed by Robert E. Lee...
Item #691076
February 17, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 17, 1865
* General Robert E. Lee
* William T. Sherman
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "FROM SHERMAN'S ARMY" "Rapid Progress Of His Troops" "They Are Nearly Up to North Carolina" "Charleston Entirely Isolated" "Gen. Lee's Address to the Army & the Country" is signed by him in ty... See More
Second Battle of Murfreesboro...
Item #691073
January 16, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 16, 1863
* Battle of Stones River
* Second Murfreesboro
Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "The Army Of The Potomac" "Condition & Prospects of the Army" "From The Rebel States" "Abuse of a Flag of Truce at Fredericksburgh" "Estimates of the Results of the Battle at Murfreesboro" and mu... See More
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
Opinion of Lincoln's inaugural address... Gold at Pike's Peak...
Item #691071
March 09, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 9, 1861
* Abraham Lincoln the new President of the United States
* Several responses to his Inaugural Address
* Gold mining at Pike's Peak
Inside pages have nice column headlines including: "The Border States" "Diplomatic Visit To Mrs. Lincoln" "Mr. Lincoln's Inaugural in New Orleans" "Effect Of The Inaugural" &qu... See More
Lincoln's famous letter to Greeley, with Greeley's response... "Prayer of twenty millions"...
Item #691068
August 25, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Aug. 25, 1862 On page 4 is one of the more famous letters from Abraham Lincoln, being his reply to Horace Greeley's editorial of August 20, "A Prayer of Twenty Millions", which urged emancipation.
Lincoln replies in his letter with his famous quote: "My paramount object...is to save the Union, and it is not either to save or to destroy slavery. If I coul... See More
President Johnson's impeachment trial...
Item #691067
May 12, 1868
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 12, 1868 Most of the front page is taken up with: "THE IMPEACHMENT TRIAL" "The Field Not Lost!" with various subheads (see). The is concerning the impeachment proceedings against President Andrew Johnson.
Eight pages, uncut and untrimmed, crease and minor wear along the central fold, generally nice..
The Jefferson Davis pirate flag...
Item #691066
May 12, 1861
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, May 12, 1861 The most intriguing item on the front page is the print of a black flag of the Confederacy with its skull & cross-bones. The report is headed: "The Apotheosis Of Piracy" "The South Under the Black Flag" "Murder At A Premium" with reports from "The Southern Congress".
I do not believe this was any official Confe... See More
Much front page Civil War reporting...
Item #691064
July 23, 1862
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, July 24, 1862 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE LATEST NEWS" "Secession Sympathizers to Be Sent South" "The War In Missouri" "From Kentucky" "The Union Forces in Pursuit of the Rebel Morgan" "Gen. Halleck Appointed General-in-Chief of all the Land Forces" "The Army Of Virginia&q... See More
Much front page Civil War reporting...
Item #691063
July 23, 1862
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, July 23, 1862 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "LATEST WAR NEWS!" "Highly Important Military Order" "Slaves to be Employed in the U.S. Army & Navy" "Generals Halleck & McClellan" "The Wounded at Richmond, Va." "The Guerrillas Defeated in Kentucky & Missouri" "The Attack ... See More
Woman police officer Isabella Goodwin...
Item #691062
March 05, 1912
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Mass. March 5, 1912
* Woman police officer Isabella Goodwin
* 1st female detective in New York City
The top of the front page has a two column photo with heading: "Mrs. Isabella Goodwin, The First Woman To Be Appointed To New York Detective Force" with text. (see)
Ten pages, light toning and some wear at the margins, should be handled with care.... See More
President of the Confederacy has died?
Item #691055
September 06, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 6, 1861 The front page first column has some nice heads: "THE REBELLION" "Confirmation of the Reported Death of Jefferson Davis" (obviously wrong); "The Flags of the Rebels Flying at Half-Staff" "Intense Excitement at Washington" "A General Engagement of the Hostile Armies Expected" "A Great Battle Probable To-Day&... See More
Great issue on end-of-war events... Trial of Lincoln's conspirators...
Item #691054
May 31, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, May 31, 1865
* Trial of the Conspirators
* Champ Ferguson capture
* Civil War ending events
The front page has some nice column heads on events concerning the end of the Civil War including: "SHERMAN" "His Report of His Military Operations & Negotiations" "Difficulty of Reconstructing the Rebel States" "The Final Surrender of J... See More
Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth...
Item #691051
May 13, 1937
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, May 13, 1937
* King George VI & Queen Elizabeth
* Coronation at Westminster Abbey
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "GEORGE EMBARKS ON LIFE OF SERVICE TO BRITISH PEOPLE" with subhead and 2 related photos. (see)
Complete with 36 pages, light toning at the margins, small binding slits along the spine, generally nice.... See More
Cummins Unit prison farm break of 1940...
Item #691047
September 03, 1940
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Sept. 3, 1940
* Cummins Unit - Lincoln County, Arkansas
* State Prison Farm break - escape
The front page has a banner headline: "32 FELONS FLEE; GUARDS AID" with subhead. Nice for display.
Complete with 32 pages, light toning at the margins, small binding holes along the spine, generally nice..... See More
The kidnapping of little Billy Ranieri...
Item #691043
September 14, 1928
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Sept. 14, 1928
* Billy Ranieri kidnapping - kidnapped
* Chicago gangland wars - mafia
* Best title to be had (rare)
The front page has a great banner headline: "QUIZ 2 AS BOY'S KIDNAPERS" with subheads. Nice for display. Four related photos are on the back page. (see) When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activities born out of ... See More
Burning of St. Paul's Church, Covent Garden...
Item #691036
September 25, 1795
KENTISH GAZETTE, Canterbury, England, Sept. 25, 1795 A handsome issue of the 18th century, with two decorative embellishments in the masthead & ornate lettering in the title.
Page 2 has a detailed article headed: "Church of St. Paul, Covent Garden" which reports on this tragic fire of 5 days earlier. The famous church still stands today and is a focal point of the new Covent G... See More
Washington & the controversial Jay Treaty...
Item #691035
September 25, 1795
KENTISH GAZETTE, Canterbury, England, Sept. 25, 1795
* Uncommon 18th century publication
* re. John Jay's Treaty - George Washington
A handsome issue of the 18th century, with two decorative embellishments in the masthead & ornate lettering in the title.
Page 3 has a brief report noting: "...arrived in the Clyde, from Norfolk, Virginia, several American newspapers ... See More
Napoleon's famous "wiff of grapeshot" event: his notoriety begins...
Item #691033
October 13, 1795
KENTISH GAZETTE, Canterbury, England, Oct. 13, 1795
* Napoleon Bonaparte
* "a wiff of grapeshot" quote
* 13 Vendemiaire
* French Revolution
A handsome issue of the 18th century, with two decorative embellishments in the masthead & ornate lettering in the title.
Page 3 has a very descriptive account of the battle between the French Revolutionary troops and Royalist for... See More
Lend Lease program...
Item #691026
September 03, 1940
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, September 3, 1940.
* Lend Lease Program
* World War II relief
* U.S. Destroyers
The front page has a very nice banner headline: "BRITISH GET 50 WARSHIPS, TRADING BASES WITH U.S." with many subheads. Nice for display.
Complete with all 30 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding holes along the spine, arc... See More
Tripartite Pact.... Axis powers unite...
Item #691025
September 30, 1940
THE GREENSBORO PATRIOT, North Carolina, September 30, 1940
* 1940 Tripartite Pact
* Germany - Japan - Italy
* Axis powers officially unite
The front page has a banner headline: "Japan Signs Pact With Axis" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the Tripartite Pact which was signed in Berlin by the representatives of Germany (Nazis), Japan and Italy.
Complete in 8 pages, l... See More
First World War II draft lottery in 1940....
Item #691024
October 17, 1940
THE GREENSBORO PATRIOT, North Carolina, October 17, 1940
* 1st lottery for U.S. WWII draftees
* World War II draft begins (1st report)
The front page has a banner headline: "Mighty Army Is Registered" with subheads.
Complete with 8 pages, light toning, minor spine wear, generally nice.
Early Australia... Capt. William Bligh...
Item #691023
July 24, 1795
KENTISH GAZETTE, Canterbury, England, July 24, 1795
* Penal Colony, Botany Bay, Australia
* Captain William Bligh in West Indies
A handsome issue of the 18th century, with two decorative embellishments in the masthead & ornate lettering in the title.
Page 2 has: "'Botany Bay" which is a letter which is descriptive of the what would become known as Australia. it note... See More
The Who concert disaster in 1979...
Item #691018
December 04, 1979
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 4, 1979
* The Who concert disaster
* English rock band - musicians
* Riverfront Stadium - Cincinnati
* Concert-goers crowd stampede
The front page has a one column heading: "11 Trampled To Death At Rock Concert In Ohio" (see)
Complete 1st section only with all 24 pages, nice condition.... See More
Phrenology and Elizabeth Oakes...
Item #691012
October 01, 1853
AMERICAN PHRENOLOGICAL JOURNAL, New York, November, 1853 Phrenology is a theory stating that the personality traits of a person can be derived from the shape of the skull. Although holding no validity today, it was a popular science in the mid-19th century and this periodical focused on it.
There is much in this issue including an analysis of the phrenology of "Black Hawk--A ac Chief&q... See More
Phrenology: personality is based on the shape of the skull...
Item #691011
October 01, 1853
AMERICAN PHRENOLOGICAL JOURNAL, New York, October, 1853 Phrenology is a theory stating that the personality traits of a person can be derived from the shape of the skull. Although holding no validity today, it was a popular science in the mid-19th century and this periodical focused on it.
Inside has: "Phrenology, Ask Applicable to the Professions" "Importance of Phrenology&q... See More
Phrenology: personality is based on the shape of the skull...
Item #691010
September 01, 1853
AMERICAN PHRENOLOGICAL JOURNAL, New York, September, 1853 Phrenology is a theory stating that the personality traits of a person can be derived from the shape of the skull. Although holding no validity today, it was a popular science in the mid-19th century and this periodical focused on it.
Inside has several prints of various skulls & related articles. Also a print of & article on... See More
Phrenology: personality is based on the shape of the skull...
Item #691009
August 01, 1853
AMERICAN PHRENOLOGICAL JOURNAL, New York, August, 1853 Phrenology is a theory stating that the personality traits of a person can be derived from the shape of the skull. Although holding no validity today, it was a popular science in the mid-19th century and this periodical focused on it.
Inside has a full page with 4 prints showing the skulls of various types under the heading: "The N... See More
The phrenology of abolitionist Paulina Wright Davis and John Pierpont...
Item #691008
July 01, 1853
AMERICAN PHRENOLOGICAL JOURNAL, New York, July, 1853 Phrenology is a theory stating that the personality traits of a person can be derived from the shape of the skull. Although holding no validity today, it was a popular science in the mid-19th century and this periodical focused on it.
Inside has an article: "The Natural History of Man" which includes 5 prints of various types of... See More
Letter from Nelson in the Mediterranean...
Item #691003
December 29, 1798
FELIX FARLEY'S BRISTOL JOURNAL, England, Dec. 29, 1798
* Lord Horatio Nelson letter
The masthead features a handsome engraving. This title is not held by any American institution. It is Crane & Kaye title #1316a.
Page 2 begins with a letter from Rear Admiral Lord Nelson which is signed in type: Horatio Nelson. A wealth of other European reports.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, n... See More
Lord Horatio Nelson... The Yellow Fever in America...
Item #690999
December 08, 1798
FELIX FARLEY'S BRISTOL JOURNAL, England, Dec. 8, 1798
* Rare 18th century publication
* Lord Horatio Nelson - Yellow fever
The masthead features a handsome engraving.
The front page has a report referencing the victory of Lord Nelson at the Battle of the Nile. Page 2 has a brief item concerning burials in New York due to the Yellow Fever epidemic. A similar report on page 3 note... See More
1932 Charles Lindbergh baby kidnapping...
Item #690998
March 05, 1932
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., March 5, 1932
* Charles Lindbergh baby kidnapping
* Early reporting w/ photo
* "Crime of the Century"
The front page has a banner headline: "Lindberghs Wait In Vain Today for Answers" with subheads and photo. (see)
Complete with all 10 pages, a few bindings holes along the spine/1st column, otherwise nice.... See More
Premiere of "Beethoven" and "Thunderheart", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #690994
April 03, 1992
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 3, 1992 (Calendar Section only)
*Beethoven Opening Day premiere & review
*Thunderheart Opening Day premiere & review
*Other popular movie advertisements
This issue shows a full-page movie premiere advertisement for "Beethoven" and "Thunderheart", both accompanied with reviews. Other popular movie advertisements include "The S... See More
Premiere of "Cape Fear", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #690993
November 13, 1991
LOS ANGELES TIMES, November 13, 1991
* Cape Fear Opening Day Premiere
* Movie Review
* Other Popular Movie Advertisements
This issue shows a dramatic full-page movie premiere advertisement for "Cape Fear" accompanied by a lengthy review found in the Calendar Section. Other popular movie advertisements include "Life is Sweet" and "Strictly Business". Per... See More
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