1861 Davenport, Iowa... Cheat Mountain....
Item #633021
September 16, 1861
DAVENPORT DAILY GAZETTE, Iowa, September 16, 1861
* Rare title from the Civil War
* Battle of Cheat Mountain - West Virginia
This rare title from the Midwestern United States has some Civil War reporting and several interesting advertisements of the day.
This issue measures 25 x 18 inches, not fragile as newsprint from this era was made of cotton and linen rags, allowing them to remain ver... See More
1861 Davenport, Iowa... Battle of Rich Mountain....
Item #632343
July 13, 1861
DAVENPORT DAILY GAZETTE, Iowa, July 13, 1861
* Rare title from the Civil War
* Battle of Rich Mountain - West Virginia
Top of the front page has column heads: "GLORIOUS NEWS!" "Three Battles!" "McClellan Totally Defeats the Rebels!" "Another Victory in Western Virginia!" "Rebels Again Defeated in Missouri!" and more. War reports conti... See More
Great reporting from the Old West...
Item #631453
August 04, 1883
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Aug. 4, 1883 This was certainly one of the best newspapers at reporting now iconic events of the Old West, this issue including; "Through The Trap--Henry Lee, A Virginia Murderer, Executed at Richmond--The Doomed Man Goes to His Death Stolidly" "Shot Dead by a Gambler" "A Texas Cowboy on a Drunken Frolic at Hallettsville" "Cattle T... See More
News from America...
Item #629967
March 01, 1787
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1787
* 18th century reader's digest
* Early America reports
Included near the back is nearly a full page of: "American News", beginning with mention that Virginia has created duties on imports, with details. From New York is mention that: "Congress have lately concluded a negociation with the Court of Lisbon in respect of tra... See More
News from the Confederacy...
Item #629922
September 30, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Sept. 30, 1863
* Rare rebel publication
A nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy. The front page includes: "From the Army of Northern Virginia" "Promotions In The Army" "The Raid on Southwestern Virginia" "From Bragg's Army" and more.
A single sheet issue with a full banner masthead, very nice c... See More
Confederates concerned about 600,000 more Yankee soldiers...
Item #629830
August 30, 1862
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Aug. 30, 1862
* Rare rebel publication
A nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy. The front page includes: "From The Seat of War" "A Cavalry Dash in the Valley" "Additional From the North" "Address From General Floyd" "A Brush at City Point" "Supplies For the Hospitals" and more.
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Laura Fair murder trial...
Item #628892
May 01, 1871
RICHMOND DAILY WHIG, Virginia, May 1, 1871
* Laura Fair murder trial
* "The Woman in Black"
* Alexander P. Crittenden
* Love triangle case
The front paged has an article headed: "The San Francisco Murder Trial" with subhead. (see)
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4 pages, nice condition.... See More
Voice of the Nation of Islam...
Item #626815
April 16, 1971
MUHAMMAD SPEAKS, Chicago, Illinois, April 16, 1971 This newspaper was one of the most widely-read ever produced by an African American organization. Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad began the publication on May 1960 as a weekly publication. It was distributed nationwide by the Nation Of Islam and covered current events around the world as well as relevant news in African American commu... See More
From the capital of the Confederacy...
Item #625653
April 06, 1864
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, April 6, 1864
* Rare rebel title
There is much war-related content on the front page with heads & reports including: "The War News" "...All is quiet along General Lee's lines......" and smaller heads including: "Deserters From The Yankee Navy" "Alleged Defaulter" "Colonel Henry T. Gantt..." "Dea... See More
Jefferson Memorial begins construction...
Item #624694
December 16, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 16, 1938
* Jefferson Memorial begins construction (ground breaking)
* President Thomas Jefferson honored
* Toto the clown death
Page 3 has one column headings that include: "ROOSEVELT LAUDS JEFFERSON'S DEEDS", "President, at Start of Memorial, Says Virginian Set Up Nation as a Democracy", "SITE HAILED AT EXERCISES" and more. Al... See More
Charleston, West Virginia train wreck...
Item #622291
July 08, 1891
THE MEMPHIS APPEAL-AVALANCHE, Tennessee, July 5, 1891
* Charleston, West Virginia
* Kanawha and Michigan Railroad
* Train wreck disaster
The front page has a a one column heading: "THIRTEEN LIE DEAD" with subheads that include: "The Worst Wreck That Ever Occurred in West Virginia" and more. (see)
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 16 pages, light bro... See More
A battle is brewing...
Item #622128
May 24, 1862
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, May 24, 1862
* Battle of Princeton Court House
* Siege of Corinth, Mississippi
A nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy. The front page includes; "Heavy Skirmish in the Neighbourhood of Richmond" "Affairs Near Corinth" "The Soldier's Life" "the Maryland Line" "Destruction of the Virgi... See More
Large front page map of the War in Virginia...
Item #621897
June 10, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, June 10, 1861
* Early in the Civil War map
* Harper's Ferry, West Virginia
The front page is dominated by a large Civil War map headed: "THE SEAT OF WAR IN VIRGINIA". Among the first column heads are: "The Insurrection" "The Latest News from the Seat of War" "Important Movement of Federal Troops Toward Harper's Ferry " &... See More
Reconstruction... Gold discoveries out West...
Item #621886
June 30, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, June 30, 1865 The front page has column heads: "SOUTH CAROLINA" "Redistricting the Department of the South" "Gov. Clark, of Mississippi, in Fort Pulaski" "Virginia" "Restored Commerce" "Dept. Regulations for the Renewal of Trade Throughout the Country" "Farewell Order of General Meade" & more inside.
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Civil War map of Western Virginia... Lincoln Proclamation...
Item #621489
February 01, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 1, 1864 The front page features a very nice & detailed Civil War map headed: "THE FIGHTING IN WESTERN VIRGINIA. Scene of the Recent Contest in Gen. Kelley's Dept." Also column heads on the war include: "Call for Half a Million of Men" "The President's Proclamation" which is signed in type: Abraham Lincoln (see); "Shar... See More
Antebellum newspaper from Richmond...
Item #621293
October 03, 1844
THE RELIGIOUS HERALD, Richmond, Virginia, Oct. 3, 1844 An interesting and very uncommon title from the South over 15 years before the outbreak of the Civil War. As the title would suggest the content is mostly religious.
Four pages, very good condition.
War reports in this weekly newspaper...
Item #620413
February 21, 1863
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Feb. 21, 1863 A wealth of war-related reports, including column heads: "Dept. of North Carolina" "Department of Virginia" "Bases of Reconstruction" "The Late Attack on Fort McAllister, Georgia--The Montauk Under Fire" "The Affair In Charleston Harbor" "The Rebel Blockade at Vicksburg" "The Conscription Bill&q... See More
Arnettsville, West Virginia mine disaster...
Item #618601
March 27, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 27, 1930
* Arnettsville, West Virginia
* Coal mine explosion disaster
Page 6 has one column headings: "12 KILLED IN MINE IN WEST VIRGINIA" "Gas Explosion Traps Victims Working in Coal Shaft at Arnettsville" and more. (see) 1st report coverage on the Yukon mine explosion of the Crown Coal Company at Arnettsville, West Virginia.
Other news, sport... See More
Jack Johnson in Paris...
Item #618265
May 19, 1915
THE FAIRMONT TIMES, Fairmont, West Virginia, May 19, 1915 On the sports page is "Jack Johnson Is In Paris But Won't Go to War". When asked if he was going to war, he replied "Man, for me war is over. I am at peace the first time in several years... Anyway your name goes down in war history, for big German shells are called Jack Johnsons... wasn't I in history before th... See More
Galax, Virginia airliner disaster...
Item #616374
January 13, 1947
THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Kansas, January 13, 1947
* Galax VA Virginia airliner disaster
* Douglas DC-3 airplane crash
The front page has a two column headline: "18 Killed in Plane Crash in Virginia" with subhead. (see) 1st report coverage on the Eastern Airlines Douglas DC-3 airplane crash in Galax, Virginia.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 14 pages... 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
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
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
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
Battle of Wauhatchie, Tennessee...
Item #614597
October 31, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Oct. 31, 1863
* Battle of Wauhatchie, Tennessee
* Lookout Mountain captured
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Reports From Lee's Army" "Skirmishing in South-Western Virginia" "The Rebel Preparations In Texas" "Important From Chattanooga" "Attack Upon Gen. Hooker" "The Rebels Repulsed a... See More
Capture of rebel prisoners...
Item #614425
December 20, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 20, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The War In Virginia" "Reported Success of General Averill's Expedition" "Capture of Rebel Prisoners" "Rumored Naval Disaster" "The Chesapeake Piracy" and more.
Eight pages, very nice condition.
Haymarket Affair...
Item #613851
July 16, 1886
THE WHEELING INTELLIGENCER, West Virginia, July 16, 1886
* Haymarket Square riot
* Chicago IL Illinois
* Anarchy - Anarchists
* Jury sworn in - trial begins
The front page has one column headings: "ANARCHISTS TRIALS" "The Twelfth Man Secured" and more. (see)
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4 pages, large sized paper measuring 25 x 19 1/2 inches, ... See More
Battle to happen in Winchester, Virginia...
Item #613827
November 01, 1862
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Nov. 1, 1862 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The War In Virginia" "Movements of the Union and Rebel Armies" "Rebels Make the Shenandoah the Base of Their Operations" "Winchester to be the Scene of the Next Great Conflict' "Arrest of the Medicine 'Women' " "Movement of Rebels in Kentu... See More
Rosecrans replaces General Buell...
Item #613824
October 25, 1862
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Oct. 25, 1862 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are; "Affairs on the Potomac" "Gen. Rosecrans Supersedes General Buell" "Defeat of Rebel Rangers in Tennessee" "Matters at Centreville, Virginia" and more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, some margins wear, generally good.
More victories in Virginia...
Item #613200
May 25, 1864
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, May 25, 1864 Among the first column heads on the Civil War are: "Great's "Great Flank Movement" "Richmond in Great Danger" "Hancock South of Bowling Green" "Frightful Slaughter" "More Victories in Virginia" & more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, generally good.
Robbed in Deadwood by five masked men...
Item #613083
August 03, 1878
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Aug. 3, 1878 The front page has: "Murderous Robbers - A Virginia Storekeeper & his Mother-in-Law Shot by Negroes" "Kearney And Butler Talk" "Deadwood - A Milkman Encounters Five Road Agents" and more.
Eight pages, nice condition.
Richmond Capitol disaster...
Item #612680
April 28, 1870
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, April 28, 1870
* Richmond VA Virginia
* State Capitol floor collapse disaster
The front page has an article headed: "TERRIBLE CALAMITY" "Fall Of A Floor In The Capitol Building At Richmond, VA." and more. (see) Text takes up almost two full columns.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.... See More
re. RMS Lusitania sinking...
Item #612254
May 13, 1915
THE FAIRMONT TIMES, West Virginia, May 13, 1915
* re. RMS Lusitania sinking
* German torpedo submarine
* War tensions grow for U.S.
The front page has a banner headline: "WILSON TELLS GERMANY HE HOLDS INTERNATIONAL LAW AS BINDING" with subheads. (see)
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 8 pages, light browning, some margin wear and chipping, should be handled ... See More
Baseball games reported... Lincoln's log cabin...
Item #611720
July 21, 1865
NEW-YORK TIMES, July 21, 1865 Pg. 3 has: "Outdoor Sports" "Base Ball" which include a summary and box score of a game between the Empire and Mutual clubs with mention there was: "...a goodly number of ladies being present." The back page has a summary and box score of a game between the Lowell team and the Atlantics. Mentions that the Lowell team "...had the hono... See More
Jeff Davis's speech to the troops...
Item #611119
October 25, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 25, 1863
* Jefferson Davis speech
* Confederate president
* re. Chickamuauga victory
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Advance of Gen. Banks on the Bayou Teche" "Interesting from the Texas Coast" "From the Rebel States" "Address of Jeff. Davis to Bragg's Army" which is signed in type: Jefferso... See More
Sent to help General Bragg...
Item #611118
October 12, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 12, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Affairs In the South" "Rebel News from the Rapidan" "A Curious Battle In Virginia" "The Union Men of East Tennessee" "The Army of the Cumberland" "The Bulk of Johnston's Army Sent to Gen. Bragg" "Movements of the Enemy at Madison Court Ho... See More
First month of the Civil War...
Item #611115
May 07, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, May 7, 1861 Among the front page first column heads on the Civil War are: "THE WAR" "Virginia to be Put on a War Footing" "The Difficulties of the Government with the Volunteers" "Alexandria to be Occupied To-Day by the Rhode Island Troops" "A Visit to Alexandria & Description of that City" with more.
Eight pages, very n... See More
Jeff Davis' speech to the troops...
Item #610960
October 24, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Oct. 24, 1863
* Jefferson Davis address to the troops
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" "His Address to the Soldiers&... See More
Battle near Corinth, Mississippi...
Item #610885
October 28, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Oct. 28, 1863 Among the front page column headlines on the Civil War are: "A Fight in East Tennessee" "The Rebels Driven Below Philadelphia" "Uprising of the People in Virginia, North Carolina, & Tennessee Against the Rebels" "A Fight Near Corinth" "The Rebels Driven Back with Heavy Loss" "Our Cavalry Reported Whipp... See More
Kansas City, Missouri tornado disaster...
Item #609136
May 12, 1886
THE WHEELING INTELLIGENCER, West Virginia, May 12, 1886
* Kansas City, Missouri
* Tornado disaster
The front page has one column headings: "A DEATH BLAST" "Kansas City Visited Yesterday by a Disastrous Cyclone" "Resulting in Loss of Life and Destruction of Property" "The Tempest Strikes a School House and Kills Many" and more. (see) Lengthy text here... See More
Battle of Ball's Bluff, Virginia...
Item #607583
October 26, 1861
THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, October 26, 1861
* Battle of Ball's Bluff, Virginia
* Battle of Santa Rosa Island
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE REBELLION" "Additional Particulars of the Battle at Ball's Bluff" "Names of the Killed & Wounded..." "The Great Naval Expedition" "The Rebel Army Under Pierce Sti... See More
Piedmont, West Virginia...
Item #607313
June 21, 1861
THE NEW YORK HERALD, June 21, 1861
* Piedmont, West Virginia
* Savannah, Missouri
* Early in the Civil War
This genuine newspaper has a wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "THE REBELLION" "Advance of the Outposts of the Hostile Armies" "Active Preparations for a... See More
Sabine Pass, Texas hurricane....
Item #607215
October 15, 1886
THE WHEELING INTELLIGENCER, West Virginia, October 15, 1886
* Sabine Pass, Port Arthur, Texas
* Hurricane disaster (1st report)
The front page has one column headings: "TOWN ENGULFED" "Sabine Pass, Texas, Washed Away by a Big Flood" "Fifty People Drowned" "Looking Death in the Face With no Hope of Escape" "The Scenes Of Terror" and more.
O... See More
Rebels routed in Kentucky...
Item #606389
November 13, 1862
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Nov. 13, 1862 Among the first column heads on the Civil War are: "THE WAR IN VIRGINIA!" "The Rebels Routed in Kentucky" "From General Sigel's Advance" "Secret Union Clubs in Texas" "The War In Tennessee" and more.
Eight pages, never bound, minor margin wear, generally good.
Wytheville, Virginia lynching....
Item #605493
April 13, 1883
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 13, 1883
* Wytheville VA Virginia
* Lynching - lynched - hanging
The front page has a small one column heading: "Lynch Law In Virginia" See image for brief text here. Nice to have in this venerable newspaper title.
Other news of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages, light browning, minor spine wear, otherwise good. Should be handled with care. ... See More
From the Revolutionary War...
Item #605484
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1780 A fine opportunity to purchase a magazine from during the Revolutionary War at a reasonable price, as there is very little American content in this issue. Just one report in the "Historical Chronicle" with two items: "There have been no material advices from America that can be rely'd on. A vague report...that two French sh... See More
From the Revolutionary War...
Item #605483
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1780 * American Revolutionary War
* From the enemy
A fine opportunity to purchase a magazine from during the Revolutionary War at a reasonable price, as there is very little American content in this issue. Just one report in the "Historical Chronicle" with two items: "There have been no material advices from America that can ... See More
Steamer West Point explosion....
Item #605144
December 28, 1881
TRI-WEEKLY FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, December 28, 1881
* West Point, Virginia steamer disaster
Page 4 has one column headlines: "NINETEEN LIVES LOST" "By an Explosion on the Steamer Westpoint at Westpoint, Va." and more. Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 8 pages, minor margin wear, otherwise good condition.... See More
Female duelists...
Item #604740
February 17, 1880
WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Massachusetts, February 17, 1880
* Female duel in Virginia
This issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has one column headings: "Female Duelists" "Two Virginia Girls Fight for the Possession of a Lover" See images for text here.
Larger than normal issue measures 26 x 20 inches, complete in... See More
Chinese duel in Virginia City, Montana...
Item #604738
June 18, 1872
WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Massachusetts, June 18, 1872
* Virginia City, Montana
* 2 Chinese men fight
This issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has a small one column heading: "Fierce Fight Between Two Chinamen" See image for text here.
Larger than normal issue measures 26 x 20 inches, complete in 4 pages, a little spine w... See More
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