The failed Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba...
Item #697502
April 18, 1961
THE PRATT DAILY TRIBUNE, Kansas, April 18, 1961
* Bay of Pigs invasion (Phony war)
* Fidel Castro - Havana, Cuba
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "Nikita Appeals to Kennedy To Halt Invasion of Cuba" (see images)
Complete with 8 pages, a few small binding holes along spine, small library stamp in the masthead, generally very nice.... See More
6 Checks from Cooperstown in 1837...
Item #697496
Her are 6 genuine checks written on the "Otsego County Bank" of Cooperstown, New York dated in 1837. Included is the amounts in the lower left corner with a signature in the lower right. There is a nice engraving of an eagle with an olive branch in its beak on each check. Also a red ink cancellation.Early financial items & great to have from this town famous as the home of the Base... See More
The "downfall of Babylon" and "fake news"...
Item #697493
October 17, 1835
THE DOWNFALL OF BABYLON, New York, Oct. 17, 1835
* Anti-Catholic publication
A quite rare & unusual weekly (later semi-monthly) newspaper with strong anti-Catholic leanings published by: "Samuel B. Smith, Late a Popish Priest", as noted in the dateline. This newspaper published from 1834-1839 & features an engraving in the masthead showing various churches in ruin and... See More
1928 Okeechobee hurricane....
Item #697483
September 18, 1928
STOCKTON RECORD, California, September 18, 1928
* Okeechobee hurricane
* Palm Beach, Florida
The front page has a nice banner headline: "FLORIDA IN GRIP OF HURRICANE; HUNDREDS KILLED IN PORTO RICO" with subheads
Incomplete issue containing 12 of the 18 pages of the 1st section only, nice for display as such.
Note: All hurricane related reporting is present... See More
Early issue ofd this famous fashion magazine...
Item #697481
July 21, 1894
HARPER'S BAZAR, New York, July 21, 1894 A fashion-focused magazine which still exists today, although now spelled "...Bazaar".
Various fashion prints throughout from the Victorian era, with a nice doublepage centerfold: "A Ball On Board A Man-of-War" with a related article.
Sixteen pages, never bound nor trimmed, very nice condition.
Modoc Indian War...Captain Jack....
Item #697471
June 05, 1873
THE EVANSVILLE JOURNAL, Indiana, June 5, 1873
* Modoc Indians War - lava beds
* Captain Jack & Scarface Charley
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. The top of the front page has one column headings: "The Modocs" "Captain Jack in Irons--Scar-face Charley Indignant" (see images)
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complet... See More
What Robert E. Lee's plans are...
Item #697466
March 29, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, March 29, 1865
* Battle of Fort Stedman
* Nearing the end of Civil War
* Lee's surrender less than two weeks away
Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "GEN. GRANT'S ARMY" "The Victory of Saturday" "Further & Interesting Particulars" "Extend & Importance of Lee's Designs" "Position of the Li... See More
re. 1945 Atomic bombing of Hiroshima & Nagasaki...
Item #697442
August 25, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 25, 1945
* Hiroshima & Nagasaki atomic bombings
* Japan reveals the horrors of the historic event
The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "JAPANESE STRESS HIROSHIMA 'HORROR'" with subheads. (see images) Coverage on Japan claiming radioactivity was the main cause of the deaths. Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer denied this claim.
Complete with 24 p... See More
Dachua prison guards convicted in 1945...
Item #697440
December 13, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 13, 1945
* Dachua - 1st Nazi concentration camp
* Nazis prison guards convicted of horrors
* Dr. Klaus Schilling - Nazi human experimentation
The top of page 13 has a two column heading: "40 Dachau Guards Convicted of Horrors; U. S. Military Court to Sentence Them Today" (see images)
Complete with 46 pages, rag edition in great condition.
... See More
Nolan Ryan reaches 5,000 strikeouts...
Item #697433
August 23, 1989
SPORT'S SECTION ONLY of the Los Angeles Times, Aug. 23, 1989
* Pitcher Nolan Ryan
* 5,000 strikeouts
* Texas Rangers
* MLB baseball
The front page of this section has a headline: "5,000 Ryan First to Reach Plateau; He Strikes Out 13 Athletics" with color photo. (see images) Another related photo inside.
Complete sport's section only with 10 pages, great condition.... See More
Charles named as Prince of Wales in 1958...
Item #697431
July 27, 1958
THE DETROIT NEWS, July 27, 1958
* Charles named Prince of Wales by Queen Elizabeth
* Current Charles III - King of the United Kingdom
The front page has a two column heading: "Queen Names Son Prince of Wales" with photo. (see images)
Complete 1st section only with all 24 pages, small address stamp within the masthead, some small binding holes along the spine, generally in good co... See More
Horseracing, other sports, and much more...
Item #697418
January 01, 1857
SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Feb. 14, 1857
* Pre-Civil War sporting - hunting publication
"A Chronicle of the Turf, Agriculture, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage" which features an engraving of a horse racing scene in the masthead.
Although this eclectic title covers all the fields noted in the masthead, horse racing seems to be the greater focus.
Sixteen pages, 12... See More
Wanted to hire...
Item #697409
January 28, 1796
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Jan. 28, 1796
* Uncommon publication
Various news reports of the day including a back page ad: "Wanted to Purchase - For A Term of Years" with the text beginning: "A sober, steady black man and wife, of middle age. The man must have a little knowledge of farming..." with more.
Four pages, a few minor font page stains... See More
King David Hotel attack in 1946...
Item #697408
July 22, 1946
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., July 22, 1946
* 1st Major Terrorist Attack (1st report)
* King David Hotel - Jerusalem, Israel
The bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "Fifty Killed in Terrorist Bombing Of Hotel Used As Headquarters By British Palestine Government" (see) An early, same day report coverage on the King David Hotel attack, (see) the first m... See More
Details on a ship wreck... Death of a governor...
Item #697403
January 23, 1796
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Jan. 23, 1796 Various news reports of the day including a page 3 item: "A Grand Victory Obtained by the Austrians and: "Ship Wreck" with much detail. Also a report of the death of Samuel Huntington, governor of Connecticut, with much detail on the funeral.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, good condition.
The Casablanca conference...
Item #697401
January 27, 1943
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Jan. 27, 1943
* Casablanca Conference in Morocco
* Franklin D. Roosevelt - Winston Churchill
The front page has a nice banner headline announcing: "PRESIDENT FLIES TO AFRICA" with subheads.
More on pages 6 & 7 with a related map and small photos.
Complete in 36 pages, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding holes at the blan... See More
An 18th century extra re: Jay Treaty...
Item #697390
April 06, 1796
HERALD EXTRA, (New York), April 6, 1796 A folio size single sheet almost entirely taken up with discussion in the "Federal Legislature, House of Representatives" concerning the controversial Jay Treaty. See images for details. Never-trimmed margins, great condition.
The Bums win the 1941 pennant....
Item #697374
September 26, 1941
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Sept. 26, 1941
* Brooklyn Dodgers - The Bums
* Wins MLB National League pennant
* First time in 21 years
The front page of section 2 (sports) has a nice banner headline: "WILD BROOKLYN FANS WELCOME CHAMPIONS" with subheads, two related photos and box scores. Nice for display.
Complete with all 44 pages, light toning at the margins, small libr... See More
The Chicago Fire...
Item #697373
October 14, 1871
THE EVENING NEWS, Cleveland, Ohio, Oct. 14, 1871
* The Great Chicago Fire
The top of the front page has a column with heads: "THE CHICAGO FIRE!" "Measure For the Relief Of The Sufferers" "The Chicago Fire" with related reports taking over a full column. Also on the ftpg: "FROM CHICAGO--Plenty of Rain--No More Fires Apprehended--Excitement Over Report... See More
1920 Parnell Bridge Ambush... Cork, Ireland...
Item #697361
January 05, 1920
THE DAY, New London., Conn., Jan. 5, 1920
* Parnell Bridge Ambush - Cork, Ireland
* Irish War of Independence - IRA vs. RIC
* United States prohibition upheld
The front page has a one column heading: "FRESH SERIES OF IRISH OUTBREAKS" (see images)
Complete with 14 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, a few small binding holes along the spine, generally very nice.... See More
Jimmie Foxx's 500th home run... Boston Red Sox...
Item #697360
September 25, 1940
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 25, 1940
* Jimmie Foxx 500th home run (2nd ever to do so)
* Boston Red Sox - MLB Major League Baseball
The top of page 26 has a one column heading: FOXX HITS 500TH HOMER AS BOSTON WINS, 16-8, 4-3" with subhead and box scores (see images).
Complete with 38 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, nice con... See More
This title existed for just twelve issues...
Item #697352
June 01, 1876
THE CENTENNIAL RECORD, Portland, Maine, June, 1876 A
* Rare publication
n uncommon and short-lived newspaper that existed for just 12 issues, from January thru December, 1876. This is the number 6 issue.
A very decorative masthead themed on this 100th anniversary of the nation, with many of the pages within containing prints of the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia.
Sixteen pages... See More
Newspaper for the "Native Sons"...
Item #697348
May 01, 1886
THE GOLDEN WEST - Official Organ Of The Native Sons, San Francisco, California, May, 1886
* Rare old West publication
This is the volume 12, number 2 issue of this organization which still exists.
The primary purpose of the Native Sons of the Golden West The primary mission of the Native Sons of the Golden West is to preserve the spirit of the "Days of' 49" and the... See More
How to make a wine market in California...
Item #697337
July 27, 1868
DAILY ALTA CALIFORNIA, San Francisco, July 27, 1868 A wide variety of news reports both local and regional and a huge quantity of ads as well. Page 2 has an article: "California Wine--How to Make a Market" which obviously worked out well.
Four pages, a very large size newspaper, never bound nor trimmed, some wear at fold junctures, minor margin tears. The folder size noted is for ... See More
Actress Marguerite Clark death...
Item #697322
September 26, 1940
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Sept. 26, 1940
* Actress Marguerite Clark death
* Stage and silent films - movies
The top of page 26 has a one column heading: "STAR OF YEARS AGO, MARGUERITE CLARK, IS DEAD" with subhead. Two photo of her are on the back page. (see images)
Complete with 36 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.... See More
1943 Operation Achse... Occupation of Rome...
Item #697320
September 10, 1943
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass. Sept. 10, 1943
* Operation Achse - German occupation of Rome
* Axis - Nazis disarm the Italian armed forces
The front page has a banner headline: "NAZIS CLAIM FALL OF ROME; Puppet Government Seen Germans' Aim; Major Battle In Albania Seems Imminent" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display.
Complete with 16 pages, light toning at the margins, ni... See More
The radical, pro-American John Wilkes is committed to the Tower of London...
Item #697319
THE GLOCESTER JOURNAL, England, May 9, 1768 * John Wilkes jailed - radical
* Pre Revolutionary War
(currently spelled Gloucester). Page 2 has an impassioned letter signed in type by the radical journalist & politician John Wilkes. It begins: "In support of the liberties of this country, against the arbitrary rule of ministers, I was before committed to the TOWER and am now se... See More
Clark Thread Works' Chimney...
Item #697285
October 20, 1888
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 20, 1888 The frontpage of the issue features "The Highest Chimney in the United States, Recently Errected at the Clark Thread Works" which was located at Kearney, New Jersey. Other articles include: Wrench, Sled, Screw Propeller, Howell Torpedo, Clothes Drier, Fly Net, & many more. These illustrations have accompanying te
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Last public execution by guillotine in France...
Item #697266
June 17, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 17, 1939
* Last public execution in France
* Eugen Weidmann executed by guillotine
* Murderer of U.S. dancer Jean De Koven
Near the bottom of page 5 is a one column heading: "France Guillotines Head Of Murder Ring" with subhead. (see)
Complete with 34 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.
wikipedia notes: On 17 June 1939, Weidmann was beheaded ou... See More
1869 Gold Hill, Nevada mine fire dsaster....
Item #697263
April 10, 1869
THE NEW YORK HERALD, April 10, 1869
* Gold Hill, Storey County, Nevada
* Comstock Lode - Virginia City
* Yellow Jacket Mine fire disaster
Page 7 has an article headed: "The Mining Disaster In Nevada" "Forty Lives Lost" "The Disaster In Nevada" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 12 pages, nice condition.... See More
Robert Kennedy's death & funeral...
Item #697260
June 07, 1968
DEMOCRAT & CHRONICLE, Rochester, New York, June 7, 1968 The front page has a headline: "RFK's Body Lies in State" with various subheads & reports including; "Coroner's Report: He Suffered Brain Damage". The front page photo shows Ted, Ethel and Joseph Kennedy leaving St. Patrick's Cathedral.
Sixteen pages, very nice condition.
Jeff Sweetser and Chick Evans... 1923 amateur golf...
Item #697253
July 28, 1923
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, July 28, 1923 The Sports Section tells of Jess Sweetser defeating Chick Evans in the semi-final for the 1923 Western Amateur Golf Championship. The previous year Sweetser defeated Bobby Jones to win the championship, and this was the final step in his request to repeat. Unfortunately he would lose in the final round. Nice to have both Jess Sweetser and Chick Evans sho... See More
Front page Act signed by Sam Adams... Other thoughts on the Jay Treaty...
Item #697252
July 20, 1795
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, July 20, 1795
* Samuel Adams
* Jay Treaty
Half of the front page is taken up with an Act of the Massachusetts legislature, signed in type by the governor: Samuel Adams.
Much of page 2 is taken up with: "Observations Against The TREATY." being the controversial Jay Treaty.
Four pages, very handsome masthead, never-trimmed margins, small bindin... See More
First Jewish Supreme Court Justice, Louis D. Brandeis...
Item #697246
October 06, 1941
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Oct. 6, 1941
* Louis D. Brandeis death (1st report)
* 1st Jewish Supreme Court justice
The front page has a great banner headline: "BRANDEIS, NOTED JURIST, DIES" with subheads. Nice for display. First report coverage continues on page 12 with photo.
Complete in 32 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp in the masthead, small binding holes ... See More
Santa Anna threatens retribution if Childs does not leave Puebla...
Item #697244
November 01, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 1, 1847 Page 3 has a great letter from Santa Anna to Col. Childs, stating his request that Childs evacuate the city of Puebla and if he does so he would extend courtesies to his exit. The responding letter from Childs states he will have none of it--he will defend his position at Puebla. Ultimately Santa Anna would depart.
Four pages, ver... See More
Assassination attempt upon Adolph Hitler...
Item #697243
November 11, 1939
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 11, 1939
* Adolph Hitler assassination attempt
* Hunt for the suspects - pre Valkyrie
* Resistance fighter Georg Elser
The front page has one column headings: "NAZIS ARE BAFFLED BY MUNICH BLAST" "Unable to Find Perpetrator, but Assert Bomb That Hitler Escaped Had Foreign Origin". Reporting continues on page 2. This was the work of resistance f... See More
Third Reich rises in 1935 Germany...
Item #697237
January 07, 1935
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 7, 1935
* Third Reich rises in Germany
* Adolph Hitler & Nazis reign supreme
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "REICH ARMY IS SUPREME AS SOLE MILITARY FORCE UNDER PLEDGE BY HITLER" with subheads.
Complete in 36 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on high-quality newsprint meant for institutional holdings,&... See More
Babe Ruth hurts a leg... Helen Keller visits the President...
Item #697236
April 23, 1931
NEW YORK TIMES, April 23, 1931
* Babe Ruth hurts leg
* New York Yankees
* Helen Keller visits White House
* Deaf & Blind Author & activist
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column head: "Helen Keller and Party White House Guests; She Broadcasts Appeal for the Nation's Blind".
The sport's section (page 30) has a six column headline: "Ruth Tak... See More
More on the 1919 World Series betting scandal...
Item #697232
September 29, 1920
THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29, 1920 The top of the front page has a report concerning the infamous "Black Sox" World Series betting scandal.
Heads: "MORE LIGHT THROWN ON BASE BALL GAMBLING" "Additional Confessions by Several White Sox Players" "In Making A Clean Breast" "And Dealing With the Frame-Up of the 1919 World's Series&q... See More
President Monroe concerning the War of 1812... Two Monroe signatures...
Item #697222
November 16, 1812
CONNECTICUT MIRROR, Hartford, Nov. 16, 1812 Pages 1 and 2 have many "Documents Accompanying the President's Message to Congress" which include several to British official concerning the War of 1812. Two are signed in type: James Monroe.
Also inside: "Army In Ohio" "The President's Message".
Four pages, great condition.
First African-American to serve in the House of Representatives...
Item #697204
December 19, 1870
THE CIRCULAR, Oneida Community (New York), Dec. 19, 1870 Near the top of the back page is a brief yet very significant report. It reads: "Joseph H. Rainey, a colored man, has taken his seat in the House of Representatives as the member elect from the 4th District of South Carolina."
Joseph Rainey was the very first African American to serve in the House of Representatives.
This w... See More
Horse racing magazine from Lexington, Kentucky...
Item #697203
THE THOROUGHBRED RECORD, Lexington, Kentucky, Feb. 22, 1913 As the title would suggest this magazine is focused on horse racing, and the masthead notes: "A Weekly Thoroughbred Journal Published by the Thoroughbred Record Company".The front page has a photo of the horse: "Cheerryola" with a great wealth of text inside on the horse racing. Many horse racing advertis... See More
Neat title... Christy Mathewson mention...
Item #697201
March 21, 1925
THE MOSQUITO, Perth Amboy, New Jersey, March 21, 1925 A curious little newspaper which appears to be the combination of the Middlesex Plain Dealer and the Perth Amboy Press. Filled mostly with local news and tidbits, many quite folksy and humorous, plus many ads as well. The front page has a bit noting: "Christy Mathewson, of baseball fame, was recently named one of the trustees of the ... See More
From Scotland...
Item #697197
May 10, 1889
THE ANNANDALE OBSERVER & ADVERTISER, Annan, Scotland, May 10, 1889 A typical newspaper of the day, added to the private collection because it was the first (and last) of this title we discovered.
Four pages, large folio size, good condition.
An amateur press newspaper...
Item #697188
December 15, 1877
THE BETHEL CADET, Bethel Military Academy, Virginia, Dec. 15, 1877 This is the volume 1, number 2 issue.
This is an "amateur press" newspaper done by and for printing hobbyists, a popular avocation at the time. Interesting that it was printed at a military academy.
Four pages, 8 3/4 by 12 inches, nice condition.
An amateur press newspaper...
Item #697187
January 01, 1878
THE PHOENIX Fire Fly, Brooklyn, New York, January, 1878 This is an "amateur press" newspaper done by and for printing hobbyists, a popular avocation at the time.
Eight pages, 9 by 11 3/4 inches, nice condition.
A temperance newspaper for youth...
Item #697186
April 01, 1895
THE YOUTH'S TEMPERANCE BANNER, "The National Temperance Society", New York, April 1, 1895 An interesting little newspaper meant for children, and focusing on the temperance movement (abstinence from alcohol) A very decorative masthead with several illustrations.
Four pages, never-bound, 11 by 16 inches, nice condition.
Latest reports on the Civil War...
Item #697180
July 11, 1861
THE WORLD, New York, July 11, 1861
* Battle of Carthage, Missouri
* Confederate victory
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Southern Rebellion" "Great Battle In Missouri" "Great Slaughter of the Rebels" "Important Action of Gen. McClellan" "A Fight to Take Place To-Day" and more.
Eight pages, never boun... See More
Latest reports on the Civil War...
Item #697174
June 13, 1861
THE WORLD, New York, June 13, 1861
* Battle of Big Bethel - Virginia
* One of the earliest battles of CW
Among the page 4 column heads on the Civil War are: "The Southern Rebellion" "The Advance on Harper's Ferry" "Evacuation of Fairfax Court House" "The Fight at Great Bethel" and more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, folded twice, m... See More
5 issues from Thomas Jefferson's presidency... 1806-1807...
Item #697171
(5) BOSTON GAZETTE, dated 1806-1807 A lot of five issues from the early 19th century when Thomas Jefferson was president. News and advertising of the day provide perspective on this formative period during the first decade of the 1800s. Multiple shipping ads are present as well. One is from 1806 and four are from 1807. Complete in 4 pages, irregular at the spine but without loss... See More
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