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658987

1928 Founding of television...

Item #658987

July 22, 1928

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 22, 1928



* John Baird - father of television

* TV in it's infancy - inventions - experiments



Page 10 has one column headings: "RECORD REPRODUCES SCENES WITH MUSIC" "Baird Combines Electric Phonograph With Television Principles in Disk Device" "Double Grooves Utilized" and more. (see) Very significant reports during the founding of ... See More  

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658940

The "Spruce Goose" launches...

Item #658940

November 02, 1947

CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, November 2, 1947.



* Aviator Howard Hughes

* Spruce Goose - H-4 Hercules

* Launches into water for famous flight

* VARIOUS CLIPPINGS CUT OUT




The front page has a one column heading: "Hughes Floats His 25 Million Flying Giant" Two related photos on page 2. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.

Thir... See More  

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658939

1939 Annexation of Czechoslovakia to Hitler photos....

Item #658939

March 26, 1939

ROTOGRAVURE SECTION of the New York Times, March 26, 1939



* Czechoslovakia surrenders to Adolph Hitler

* Annexation of the country to the Third Reich




The front page of this rotogravure section has 5 related photos concerning the annexation of Czechoslovakia to Adolph Hitler and Nazi Germany.

Other topics throughout. Complete rotogravure section only with all 12 pages, rag edition in nice c... See More  

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658917

Tommy Holmes consecutive game hit record...

Item #658917

July 07, 1945

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 7, 1945



* Tommy Holmes - Boston Braves

* Consecutive game hitting streak record

* Major League Baseball - MLB




The front page of section 2 (sports) has a one column heading: "HOLMES HITS IN 34TH STRAIGHT; TOPS RECORD" with subhead, small photo and box scores. First report coverage on Tommy Holmes breaking Rogers Hornsby National League record. He would ... See More  

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658905

Aviator Howard Hughes... Pan Am trials...

Item #658905

August 08, 1947

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, August 8, 1947



* Aviator Howard Hughes

* Pan Am airlines - TWA




The front page has a six column heading: "End Hughes-Brewster Feud; Quiz to Go On" with subheads. Related photo on the back page. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.

Complete with all 36 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp ... See More  

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658901

1938 Los Angeles, California flood...

Item #658901

March 04, 1938

THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, March 4, 1938



* 1938 Los Angeles, California flood

* Nice headline for display




This 30 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "CALIFORNIA FLOOD TOLL CLIMBS TO 124" with subheads that include: "PARALYZED FILM CITY STRUGGLES TO RESTORE ITS PUBLIC SERVICES" and more with large pictorial. (see)



Other news o... See More  

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658899

Columbia Universtiy's greatest football game...

Item #658899

October 26, 1947

CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, section 2 (sports) only, October 26, 1947 



* Columbia University's greatest football game 

* Army Cadets - NCAA college football 

* 1 of the greatest upsets




The front page of this section has a three column heading: "Army Streak Ends, 21-2" with subhead. First report coverage continues inside with lineups. This game is considered one the... See More  

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658894

1945 David Lloyd George death...

Item #658894

March 27, 1945

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 27,`1945



* David Lloyd George death (1st report)

* Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

* British statesman - Liberal Party politician




Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Lloyd George Dies of Influenza On His North Wales Farm at 82" (see) Lengthy first report coverage continues inside with photo. Always nice to have notable events... See More  

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658835

On Fremont's court martial trial for mutiny & insubordination...

Item #658835

November 29, 1847

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 29, 1847  The front page has a full column taken up with the detailed report of the: "Army Court Martial" trial of Col. John Fremont, which carries over to page 2 as well.

Fremont was convicted in court-martial for mutiny and insubordination over a conflict of who was the rightful military governor of California. After his senten... See More  

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658831

Fine content on the closing events of the Mexican War...

Item #658831

November 15, 1847

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 15, 1847 



* Battle of Contreras & Churubusco

* Mexican War - Mexico




The front page has over a full column letter signed in type by Winfield Scott, headed: "Battles of Contreras and Churubusco - Report of Major General Scott" which offers tremendous detail on these military events from near the end of  the Mexican W... See More  

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658816

1947 Pine Bluff, Arkansas tornado disaster...

Item #658816

June 02, 1947

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 2, 1947 



* Pine Bluff, Arkansas 

* Leedey, Oklahoma 

* Tornadoes disaster




The front page has a great banner headline: "NEW TORNADO! 37 KILLED" with subhead. Nice for display. Two related photos are on the back page. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.

Complete with all 46 pages, light... See More  

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658790

1923 Beer Hall Putsch Beginning...

Item #658790

November 08, 1923

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE, Pennsylvania, November 8, 1923



* Beer Hall Putsch beginning



The top of the front page has a two column headline: "GERMANY PREPARED TO HEAD OFF MARCH OF BAVARIAN TROOPS" with subheads. (see)

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 24 pages, light toning, a few binding slits along the spine, generally nice. Should be handled with ca
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658780

U.S. Army captures Cologne, Germany in 1945....

Item #658780

March 07, 1945

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 7, 1945



* Capture of Cologne, Germany

* First United States Army

* World War II - WWII




The front page has a great banner headline: "WIN COLOGNE; CITY OF RUINS" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Related photo on the back page. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.

Complete with all 32 pages, ligh... See More  

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658759

Tunis & Bizerte, Tunisia fall in 1943...

Item #658759

May 08, 1943

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 8, 1943 



* Tunis & Bizerte, Tunisia captured 

* World War II  - WWII

* 5th Panzer Army (Germany) defeated
 



The front page has a great banner headline: "BIZERTE AND TUNIS TAKEN" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.

Complete with all 36 page... See More  

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658757

1943 Elkton, Maryland explosion disaster...

Item #658757

May 05, 1943

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 5, 1943 



* Elkton, Maryland explosion disaster

* Triumph Explosives Industries (1st report)




The front page has a one column heading: "15 Are Killed, Scores Hurt in Arms Blast" Related photo on page 12. First report coverage of the Triumph Explosives Company explosion disaster in Elkton, Maryland. Always nice to have notable events in history report... See More  

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658740

Early Baseball... New Jersey Convention... "dead ball" favored...

Item #658740

November 10, 1870

NEW-YORK TIMES, New York, November 10, 1870  On page 3 under "Base-Ball" is a report: "The New-Jersey Base-Ball Convention--Officers and Committees."

This report about the fourth annual Convention includes a list of the various clubs and their respective delegates who attended the convention, as well as the names of the new officers who were elected (at the convention).

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658718

Rudolph Hess parachute mystery in 1941...

Item #658718

May 13, 1941

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 13, 1941.



* Rudolph Hess Scotland parachute jump mystery

* Adolph Hitler's right hand man

* World War II - WWII




The front page has a banner headline in bold lettering: "HESS SKIPS; IN BRITAIN" with subheads. related photos on the back page. (see)

Complete with 34 pages, this issue has some front page tape mends which affects the appearance of the ... See More  

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658709

The College of New York in 1887....

Item #658709

March 12, 1887

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 12, 1887



* The College of the City of New York and much more in 19th century illustrated magazine



This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions/places: COLLEGE OF NEW YORK CITY - AUTOMATIC FIRE EXTINGUISHER - DAMPER - CASK or TU
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658707

Seward's Folly... Purchase of Alaska...

Item #658707
THE CIRCULAR, Oneida NY April 15, 1867.



* Seward's Folly

* United States purchases Alaska



This 8 page newspaper is in very nice condition, contains news of the day and stories. The back page has a interesting report on the purchase by America of what we know now as Alaska from Russia.

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658704

A 1905 school newspaper from Scotland, PA...

Item #658704

September 14, 1905

INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL NEWS, Scotland, Pa., Sept. 14, 1905 Ftpg. has a nice 5 by 8 inch photo of the "Scotland School Base-Ball Team". Players are wearing neat period uniforms that feature pointed collar jerseys that lace up the front. Also present is an interesting article regarding Captain Wirz, and the Andersonville Prison atrocities.

Small-folio size, 4 pgs., on slick paper.

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658701

USS S-4 (SS-109) submarine sinking...

Item #658701

December 22, 1927

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 22, 1927



* USS S-4 (SS-109) submarine sinking



The top of the front page has a five column headline: "DIVERS GET AIR INTO TORPEDO ROOM OF S-4; DESPERATE EFFORTS WIN, BUT HOPE IS SLIM; SIGNALS TAPPED ON THE HULL NOW UNANSWERED" with subheads. Lengthy coverage continues on pages 2 & 3.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 48 p... See More  

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658700

1947 coal mine disaster at West Frankfort, Illinois...

Item #658700

July 25, 1947

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 25, 1947



* West Frankfort, Illinois

* Coal mining explosion disaster

* The Old Ben No. 8 mine




The front page has a great banner headline: "26 KILLED IN ILLINOIS MINE!" with subheads. Nice for display. Three related photos are on the back page. First report coverage on the coal mine disaster at West Frankfort, Illinois. Always nice to have notable even... See More  

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658694

1942 Battle of Badung Strait...

Item #658694

February 22, 1942

CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, Feb. 22, 1942



* Battle of Badung Strait

* Bali, Dutch East Indies

* United States vs. Japanese Navy




The front page has a great banner headline: "SMASH JAP INVASION FLEETS" with subheads. Nice for display. Related map on page 4. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.

Complete 1st section only with all 18 pa... See More  

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658693

Mickey Rooney & Ava Gardner marry....

Item #658693

January 11, 1941

CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, Jan. 11, 1942



* Actor Mickey Rooney

* Actress Ava Gardner

* Marries - Wedding - Weds




The front page has a one column heading: "Mickey Rooney Slips Away and Weds Actress" with small photo. (see)

World War II News of the day. Complete 1st section only with 18 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding holes an... See More  

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658656

1943 Landing at Lae, Papua New Guinea...

Item #658656

September 18, 1943

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Sept. 18, 1943



* Landing at Lae, Papua New Guinea

* General Douglas MacArthur captures

* Salamaua-Lae campaign - World War II




The front page has a nice banner headline: "MacARTHUR CAPTURES LAE!" with subheads. Nice for display. Related map on page 6. (see)

Complete with all 34 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, sma... See More  

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658645

Charles Linbergh flies to Mexico in 1929...

Item #658645

February 25, 1929

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 25, 1929 The front page has a one column heading: "LINDBERGH LANDS IN MEXICO CITY; GOES TO FIANCEE" with subheads. (see) He would wed Anne Morrow about a month later.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 48 pages, a little irregular along the spine, nice condition.

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658594

1935 Omaha wins Kentucky Derby...

Item #658594

May 05, 1935

CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, section 2 (sports) only, May 5, 1935



* Thoroughbred racehorse - horse racing

* Omaha wins Kentucky Derby

* Triple Crown champion




The front page of this section has 3 nice photos with heading: "OMAHA'S JOCKEY TELLS STORY OF WINNING RIDE" with subheads and chart. Nice for display. Also a full page pictorial on page 3 of this section with heading: "... See More  

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658588

1942 François Darlan assassination...

Item #658588

December 25, 1942

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, December 25, 1942



* François Darlan assassination

* French Admiral of the Fleet




The front page has a great banner headline in bold lettering: "DARLAN ASSASSINATED" with subheads. Nice for display. More on page 2 with 2 related photos. First report coverage on the assassination of French Admiral and political figure, Jean Louis Xavier François D... See More  

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658506

Minnesota Golden Gophers football... 1940 National champs....

Item #658506

December 03, 1940

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, section 2 (sports) only, December 3, 1940



* Minnesota Golden Gophers

* National champions (1st report)

* NCAA college football




Page 3 of this section has a one column heading: "MINNESOTA WINS ROCKNE TROPHY FOR THIRD TIME" with subhead and standings. (see) First report coverage on the Minnesota Golden Gophers officially being named national champions of coll... See More  

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658438

1941 Lend-Lease program signed into law...

Item #658438

March 12, 1941

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 12, 1941



* Lend-Lease program signed into law

* President Franklin D. Roosevelt - FDR

* World War II military aid abroad




The front page has a nice banner headline: "LIST NAVY SHIPS FOR BRITAIN" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. First report coverage on FDR signing the Lend-Lease program which gave military aid any country which would be helpful t... See More  

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658423

High Resolution Images... 600dpi...

Early report on the death of Alexander Hamilton...

Item #658423

July 17, 1804

High Resolution Images of: THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN, Hudson, New York, July 17, 1804



Note: Whereas this noteworthy issue has already sold, due to the unique nature of the coverage, we are making a set of 600dpi-images (printable/publishable quality) available for a minimal price. Once paid, we will e-mail you this set of images which includes: the entire front page, the report on the death o... See More  

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658407

High Resolution Images... 600dpi...

Fairmount buries its hometown celebrity: James Dean...

Item #658407

October 13, 1955

High Resolution Images of: THE FAIRMOUNT NEWS, Indiana, Oct. 13, 1955



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The original issue is ... See More  

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658392

Steelworkers strike of 1946...

Item #658392

January 20, 1946

CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, January 20, 1946



* Great strike wave of 1945-1946

* Steel workers begin pickets




The front page has a great banner headline: "BIG STEEL TIEUP UNDER WAY" with subheads. More on the following pages with 3 related photos.

Complete 1st section only with 22 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding holes along the... See More  

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658390

Jerome Kern death... Show Boat musical fame....

Item #658390

November 12, 1945

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 12, 1945



* Jerome Kern death (1st report)

* Show Boat musical composer fame



Page 21 has one column headings that include: "JEROME KERN DIES; NOTES COMPOSER, 60" "Creator of Many Outstanding Stage and Screen Melodies, Including 'Show Boat' Music" "'Ol' Man River' A Favorite" and more with photo of Kern. (see)

Ot... See More  

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658340

1945 Prince Fumimaro Konoe suicide...

Item #658340

December 16, 1945

CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, December 16, 1945



* Fumimaro Konoe suicide death

* Post World War II - eludes arrest



The front page has a nice banner headline: "PRINCE KONOYE ENDS LIFE" with subhead and small photo. Nice for display. First report coverage on the suicide of the Prime Minister of Japan and founder/leader of the Taisei Yokusankai.

Complete issue, light toning at the margins... See More  

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658313

1st balloon flight into the stratosphere...

Item #658313

May 27, 1931

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., May 27, 1931



* 1st ballooning flight into the stratosphere

* Auguste Piccard & Paul Kipfer




The front page has a one column heading: "BALLOON LEAVES FOR HIGHT NEVER REACHED BY MAN" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the takeoff of the very 1st balloon flight to reach the stratosphere.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Co... See More  

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658255

Automobiles for 1946... Color illustrations...

Item #658255

June 02, 1946

CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, Graphic Section only, June 2, 1946



* Automobiles for 1946 - vehicles

* Makes and models in color




The front page of this section has 19 color illustrations headed: "Here Are The Automobiles Of The Year" which shows the various makes for the year 1946. (see) Great for display. Article continues on page 4.

Complete graphic section only with 10 pages, minor s... See More  

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658252

The trial of Mary Harris - rare "insanity" plea by a female...

Item #658252

July 13, 1865

NEW YORK HERALD, July 13, 1865

 

* The trial of Mary Harris

*  a rare "insanity" plea made by a female...

*  Post Civil War Mississippi reconstruction




On the front page under Mississippi is the Proclamation of Governor Sharkey to permit ...the loyal people of said State to organize a State government..., signed in type by the provisional government W.
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658242

"the North Strand Bombing" 1941 Dublin...

Item #658242

May 31, 1941

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 31, 1941



* The North Strand Bombing (1st report)

* Neutral Dublin, Ireland German attack

* World War II - WWII




The front page has a great banner headline: "BOMBS HIT DUBLIN; 30 KILLED" with subhead. (see) Nice for display. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.

Complete with 22 pages, light toning at t... See More  

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658236

Texas A&M Aggies Cotton Bowl & much more...

Item #658236

January 02, 1941

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, section 2 (sports) only, January 2, 1941



* Rose Bowl: Stanford Cardinals vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers

* Orange Bowl: Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Georgetown Hoyas

* Sugar Bowl: Boston College Eagles vs. Tennessee Volunteers

* Cotton Bowl: Texas A&M Aggies vs. Fordham Rams




The front page of this section has two banner headlines: "STANFORD, BOSTON COLLEGE WIN ... See More  

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658230

St. Louis, Missouri...

Item #658230

March 14, 1857

BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, March 14, 1857  This title was formatted much like the more popular "Harper's Weekly" being tabloid-size with several pages of prints. This title actually precedes Harper's, which did not begin publication until 1857. Within this issue are prints captioned: "Saint Louis, Missouri (5 scenes)" "New York Harbor Scene" "
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658227

Bicycles... Marvin Safe Company...

Item #658227

February 13, 1886

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, February 13, 1886  The frontpage features an article "The Marvin Safe" which shows two different illustrations from the company with more coverage inside.  Inside is an article inside: "Improved Treadle For Bicycles" includes a very nice 6 1/2 by 4 1/4 inch illustration of an early bicycle. Other articles are: "Wetmore's Improve... See More  

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657967

Lucy, Lady Houston death...

Item #657967

December 30, 1936

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 30, 1936



* Lucy, Lady Houston death

* British philanthropist & suffragette

* Political activist - aviation pioneer




The top of page 21 has a one column heading: "LADY HOUSTON DIES AT HOME IN LONDON" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Lucy, Lady Houston.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete wi... See More  

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657951

Battle of Lake Khasan ends.... Changkufeng....

Item #657951

August 11, 1938

THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 11, 1938



* Battle of Lake Khasan ends

* Changkufeng Incident - Russia

* Manchukuo (Empire of Japan)




The top of the front page has a three column headline: "RUSSIA AND JAPAN IN TRUCE, HOLD LINES NOW OCCUPIED; AGREE TO DELIMIT BORDER" with subheads. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.

Other news,... See More  

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657937

Early British Columbia, Canada...

Item #657937

April 24, 1879

MAINLAND GUARDIAN, New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada, April 24, 1879  A quite uncommon title from this town in British Columbia, with various news and literary items of the day and a wealth of ads a well, several of which are illustrated.

Complete in four pages, typical folio size, a news agent's stamp in the upper right corner, very minor margin wear, nice condition.

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657936

Boston sleighing...

Item #657936

February 26, 1859

GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, February 26, 1859  The front page has an illustration "Representation of a Wild Boar Hunt in Algeria" with an accompanying article. Inside has a nice print of: "Sleighing Scene on Boston Neck" and "Cuban Volante, for Ladies in Fashionable Drives in the Paseo de Isabel, Havana" with articles on both. The bkpg. show... See More  

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657932

Columbian Exposition...

Item #657932

September 02, 1893

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, September 2, 1893  The front cover has "The World's Columbian Exposition - The Great German Search Light" with an accompanying article.  Inside the issue is: "The World's Columbian Exposition - Bilgram's Exhibit of Cut Bevel Gear Wheels"; "...State Buildings"; "The New Protected Cruiser Detroit"; and more ... See More  

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657929

New weapon is created... A stowaway slave case...

Item #657929

October 15, 1836

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 15, 1836  Content includes: "Another Slave Case" concerning a runaway slave; "War In Florida" with the Indians; "The Hindoo Exhibition" and more.

The back page has: "New Weapon" with the report stating: "We have been...shown one of the most awfully destructive weapons, made by gen. Houston's orders, ... See More  

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657925

Slave ships arrive at Galveston... A Proclamation by the President...

Item #657925

August 08, 1818

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 8, 1818  Page 6 has: "General Jackson's Campaign" which lists the number of: "...The Indians inhabiting the country lying between Georgia & the Mississippi river..." totaling 11,000 warriors. It notes: "This force, if embodied and hostile, would e serious enemy to the United States...".

The bkpg. has: "A P... See More  

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657914

Nice banner headline on noted golfer Bobby Jones...

Item #657914

July 13, 1927

CHICAGO DAILY NEWS, July 13, 1927



* Golfer Bobby Jones

* Open Championship

* St. Andrews, Scotland




This is section 3 only of the issue but it has its own masthead & dateline. The banner headline announces: "JONES LEADS CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND OF BRITISH OPEN TOURNEY" with a nice full-figure photo of Bobby Jones headed: "Champion Shows The Way". Also a subhead: "Supe... See More  

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