America prohibits the importation of slaves (1807)...
Item #677725
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, March, 1807 Under: "Abstract of Foreign Occurrences" is a brief yet notable report: "The American Congress has passed a bill for the abolition of the slave trade, by a majority of 24---the numbers being ayes 73, noes 49." This refers to the significant "Act Prohibiting Importation of Slaves" which was signed into la... See More
1911 Disappearance of Dorothy Arnold...
Item #677705
January 28, 1911
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Jan. 28, 1911
* Disappearance of Dorothy Arnold
* American socialite and heiress
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "HUNT FOR KIDNAPPED HEIRESS IN NEW YORK CITY PROVES USELESS" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally ... See More
1910 Los Angeles Air Show... early airplanes...
Item #677624
January 15, 1910
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Jan. 15, 1910
* 1910 Los Angeles, California - weather delay
* International Air Meet at Dominguez Field
* Aviator Glenn Curtiss - airplanes - airships
The top of the front page has three column headings: "'MAN BIRDS' FAIL TO FLY" "Real Kings of Air Interfere" with subheads and two related photos, one showing Glenn Curtiss. (see) ... See More
1912 Princeton University president elected...
Item #677608
January 18, 1912
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Jan. 18, 1912
* John Grier Hibben - minister - educator
* Elected president of Princeton University
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "ELECTION OF DR. HIBBEN EXPECTED TO END MUCH OF TROUBLE AT PRINCETON" with subhead and related pictorial. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" e... See More
1912 Lawrence textile strike...
Item #677597
January 12, 1912
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Jan. 12, 1912
* 1912 Lawrence textile strike begins
* Bread and Roses - Massachusetts
The front page has a one column heading: "TEXTILE STRIKE IS FOLLOWED BY RIOTING" (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
Complete wi... See More
New Mexico gets statehood in 1912...
Item #677573
January 06, 1912
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Jan. 6, 1912
* New Mexico Statehood
* Joins the Union (1st report)
The bottom of the front page has a one column heading: "NEW MEXICO IS NOW MEMBER OF UNION" with brief text. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
Com... See More
Charles Dickens' upcoming 100th birthday...
Item #677565
January 29, 1912
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Jan. 29, 1912
* Charles Dickens 100th birthday celebrated
* English writer novelist - fictional characters
The top of page 2 has a three column pictorial showing some of Dickens' fictional characters with heading: "Dickens' Famous Characters Come To Life on Centenary of Master's Birth" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good... See More
Banned from hotel, Elgin Baylor refuses to play...
Item #677557
January 17, 1959
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 17, 1959
* Elgin Baylor refuses to play in West Virginia
* Negro team members banned from "white's only" hotel
The 1st column of the front page has heading: "Baylor, N.B.A. Star, Balks at Hotel Ban", which states in part: "Elgin Baylor, rookie star of the professional Minneapolis Lakers, refused to play tonight... in protest...&... See More
John Dillinger captured in 1934 Tucson...
Item #677538
January 28, 1934
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, January 28, 1934
* John Dillinger & gang captured
* Harry Pierpont & Charles Makely
* Tucson AZ Arizona - Mary Kinder
The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "SPEED PLANS TO SEND DILLINGER AND 3 TO CHAIR" with subhead. (see) Dillinger would be sent to Crown Point Jail in Indiana where he would make his famous "wooden" gun escape... See More
1955 murder of Serge Rubinstein...
Item #677356
January 27, 1955
THE DETROIT NEWS, Jan. 27, 1955
* Murder of Serge Rubinstein
* Convicted draft-evader - evasion
* Playboy - stock manipulator
The front page has a banner headline: "DRAFT DODGER SLAIN" with caption: "Serge Rubinstein Saga Ends" with subheads and photo. (see) Nice for display.
Complete with 64 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, small binding holes alo... See More
Quite rare satire newspaper...
Item #677309
January 14, 1843
THE PENNY SATIRIST, London, Jan. 14, 1843 A quite uncommon British newspaper notorious for its scandalous allegations and exposés.
The front page features an illustration headed: "Twelve Night Characters; or, John Bull Enjoying His Repose." showing various devil characters. Other satirical reports.
Four pages, nice condition.
Edward VIII becomes King of England...
Item #677275
January 22, 1936
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, January 22, 1936
* Edward VIII ascends the throne
* King of the United Kingdom
* King George V death
The front page has a banner headline: "GEORGE V FUNERAL TUESDAY" with subheads that include: "New King Takes Oath; Subjects Pledge Fealty" and more. (see) Coverage continues on pages 2 & 3 with a few related photos. A full page pictorial is on ... See More
Serial killer & rapist Albert Fish insanity plea......
Item #677232
January 09, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 9, 1935
* Albert Fish insanity plea
* Serial killer, child rapist and cannibal
* "The Boogey Man" - "Gray Man"
* "Brooklyn Vampire" - "Werewolf of Wysteria"
The back page has a one column heading: "Albert Fish Loses Plea" with subhead. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular... See More
1941 Attack on Pearl Harbor warning ?....
Item #677141
January 03, 1943
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 3, 1943
* Bombing of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii warning
* Joseph Grew warned the State Department
The front page has a two column heading: "Japan's Plans Long Known, '31-'41 State Papers Reveal" Lengthy text continues on page 36. This was when this report was first made public to the American citizens.
Complete 1st section only with all 46 pages, rag ed... See More
Richard E. Byrd's 2nd Antarctic Expedition...
Item #677109
January 19, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 19, 1934
* Real Admiral Richard E. Byrd
* Second Antarctic Expedition
* Little America base arrival
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "Byrd Arrives at Little America; Amazed by Vast Upheaval of Ice" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 42 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produ... See More
Jimmy Carter is inaugurated... best title...
Item #677055
January 21, 1977
THE WASHINGTON POST, Washington, D.C., Jan. 21, 1977
* Jimmy Carter's inauguration
* Best title to have
The best newspaper to be had for any presidential election or inauguration would be the famous Washington Post. The two-line banner headline reads "Carter Is Sworn In as President; Asks 'Fresh Faith in Old Dream'", with various related subheads as well. The ftp... See More
Rehmeyer's Hollow murder... Witchcraft...
Item #677047
January 08, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 8, 1929
* Rehmeyer's (Hex) Hollow Murder
* York, Pennsylvania - John Blymire
Page 3 has an article headed: "PRISONER TOLD HIM 'I GOT THE WITCH'" "Third Witness at York (Pa.) Trial Makes Charge Against One Defendant" "Halts 'Witchcraft' Case" and more. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day.... See More
Mahatma Gandi's last fast ends...
Item #677013
January 19, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 19, 1948
* Mahatma Gandhi last fast ends
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "Gandhi Sees Harmony Won" with subhead: "Fast Held to Achieve Aim...." (See) First report coverage on Mahatma Gandhi ending his "Third Hindu-Muslim unity fast: restoration of communal peace" which was also his very last prior to his assassina... See More
Eugene Burton Ely... First shipboard airplane landing...
Item #676736
January 18, 1911
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Jan. 18, 1911
* Aviator pioneer Eugene Burton Ely
* 1st shipboard airplane landing (historic)
* USS Pennsylvania cruiser
* Predecessor to the modern day aircraft carrier
* Early, same day first report
The front page has a two column heading: "Flies to Cruiser, Lands Safely and Then Leaves" with subhead: "Eugene Ely Makes Unprecedented Exhib... See More
Great map of South America... Treaty of Utrecht...
Item #676521
January 01, 1749
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1749 The prime feature of this issue is the very nice & detailed foldout map of "South America" which folds out to 11 1/2 by 10 inches. A very displayable & detailed map in great condition. Among the articles within are: "Articles of the Treaty of Utrecht" between England and France, which takes over 3 p
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A skirmish in North Carolina from the French & Indian War...
Item #676500
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1754 Among the articles in this issue are: "Description of a Remarkable Venomous Insect found in South America"; an article concerning a form of sun dial with an illustration of it; "Of the Junction of Asia and America" which begins: "The termination & position of the N.E. parts of Asia, and the N.W. parts of A... See More
Hebrew customs discussed...
Item #676466
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1740 An article of note is: "Discourse on Hebrew Customs Concluded" - which is a continuation from the previous issue.
Under the "Historical Chronicle" near the back is a report which includes: "...Being a general fast was observed with great decency & solemnity throughout the city, & by the Jews also in the
... See More
Under the "Historical Chronicle" near the back is a report which includes: "...Being a general fast was observed with great decency & solemnity throughout the city, & by the Jews also in the
Blanche Scott's transcontinental automobile trip...
Item #676418
August 05, 1910
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, August 5, 1910
* Blanche "Betty" Stuart Scott
* Automobile journey across U.S.
The top of page 8 has a two column headline: "FAMOUS WOMAN AUTOIST ARRIVES IN SAN DIEGO IN HER OVERLAND CAR TODAY" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not t... See More
The 'real' Baby Ruth...
Item #676397
January 05, 1893
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Jan. 5, 1893 The full front page is an illustration captioned: "Baby Ruth and Her Mother" being the child of President Grover Cleveland.
This is the person for whom the "Baby Ruth" candy bar was named, not Babe Ruth the famous baseball star. However, more recent research suggests this explanation was simply created by the company... See More
Libel charges against Woodhull & Claflin...
Item #676367
January 23, 1873
ROCHESTER DEMOCRAT & CHRONICLE, New York, Jan. 23, 1873
* Victoria Woodhull
* Tennessee Celeste Claflin
* Indictments for libel
The very bottom of the front page has a brief yet notable report headed: "Woodhull and Claflin Again Arrested" noting: "...were again arrested yesterday and locked up over night on not giving bail for fresh charges of libel. They were to-day he... See More
A great wealth of Constitution-related content...
Item #676198
THE AMERICAN MUSEUM, (Philadelphia), August, 1788 Among the articles are: "Observations on the Evil Consequences Attending the Excessive use of Spirituous Liquors" "Thoughts on the Law Prohibiting Hogs to Prowl the Streets of Philadelphia"; a continuation of: "Observations on the Constitution Proposed by the Late Federal Convention" which takes over 6 1/2 pages;... See More
University of Georgia integration in 1961...
Item #676181
January 12, 1961
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 12, 1961
* Charlayne Hunter-Gault & Hamilton Holmes
* University of Georgia 1st African-American students
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "GEORGIA STUDENTS RIOT ON CAMPUS; TWO NEGROES OUT" with subhead and photo of Hunter-Gault leaving campus. Coverage continues on page 20 with another photo of Hunter-Gault sitting in a cla... See More
Letters by Benjamin Franklin...
Item #676179
THE AMERICAN MUSEUM, Philadelphia, July, 1787, Second Edition (1789) Among the articles are: "Remarks & Facts Relative to the American Paper Money, By Dr. Franklin" "Letter from Dr. Franklin to a Friend, on the Subject of the North East Storms" "Letter from Dr. Franklin to a friend, Containing an Account of a Remarkable Whirlwind" "Letter from Dr. M. to... See More
Alvin Karpis's Atlantic City shootout escape....
Item #676090
January 21, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 21, 1935
* Gangster Alvin "Creepy" Karpis
* Public enemy # 1 criminal
* Atlantic City NJ shootout & escape
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "BREMER KIDNAPPER SHOOTS HIS WAY OUT OF TRAP IN JERSEY" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues on page 3 with a few related photos. (see) Lengthy text. Always nice to ... See More
Beginning work on the Washington Monument... Nauvoo, the Mormon city...
Item #676063
January 08, 1853
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, Jan. 8, 1853
* Nauvoo, Illinois - Mormons
* Washington monument
A short-live newspaper which preceded the first issue of "Harper's Weekly". This is the volume 1, number 2 issue. P.T. Barnum was a "Special Partner" in this publication.
The front page shows: "The Late Collision on the Mississippi--Loss of the Steamer Western World&quo... See More
Martin Luther King Day Established...
Item #675959
November 02, 1983
LOS ANGELES TIMES, November 2, 1983
* President Ronald Reagan Creates MLK National Holiday
* Coretta Scott King attends signing of bill
The front page of this issue has both an image and an article of President Ronald Reagan publicly signing a bill to establish January 18th as a Federal Holiday celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King. This issue is the Late Final edition and so it contains ... See More
Confederate reporting on the Civil War... Reward for Benjamin Butler...
Item #675955
January 10, 1863
CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, South Carolina, Jan. 10, 1863
* General Benjamin "The Beast" Butler reward
* From the origin of the Civil War
Printed in the dateline is: "Confederate States of America" which is rarely found on Southern newspapers.
On the front page at the top of the first column is: "The Naval Victory At Galveston" "Official From Ge... See More
24th Amendment to the Constitution is ratified...
Item #675924
January 24, 1964
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, Jan. 24, 1964 The top of the middle column on the front page has a head: "It's Official: Poll Tax Is Abolished", which reports on the ratification of the 24th Amendment to the Constitution outlawing any tax to be paid as a prerequisite to vote in any federal election. Most of the report carries over to page 8.
Complete in 40 pages, very ni... See More
1931 Hermann Oberth... early rockets...
Item #675911
January 30, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 30, 1931
* Hermann Oberth
* Early rockets - rocketry
* The Moon & beyond ?
The top of page 3 has one column headings: "HOPE TO GAIN PLANET 15 YEARS FROM NOW" "Oberth, Rocket Expert, Predicts a Flight to the Moon, Mars or Jupiter" (see) His prediction would happen but more than 15 years later.
Complete with 44 pages, ra... See More
Lincoln in the local newspaper 40 days after assuming his first public office...
Item #675874
January 10, 1835
ILLINOIS ADVOCATE, Vandalia, Jan. 10, 1835
* Extremely early Abraham Lincoln
At this time Vandalia was the capital of Illinois, located there from 1820 thru 1837 before being removed to Springfield. This is significant to this newspaper, as the appearance of Abraham Lincoln's name at such an early date would likely only appear in a newspaper from the state capital.
Almost the ent... See More
First transcontinental telephone call...
Item #675840
January 26, 1915
STOCKTON DAILY RECORD, California, Jan. 26, 1915
* First Transcontinental phone call made
* Alexander Graham Bell & Thomas Watson
The top of the front page has a nice account of the first transcontinental telephone call, headed: "THE LONGEST 'LONG DISTANCE' IN THE WORLD" "San Francisco Talked To New York and President Wilson Talks to President Moore" &... See More
1931 Marshal Joseph Joffre death...
Item #675745
January 03, 1931
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Neb., January 3, 1931
* Marshal Joseph Joffre death
* World War I French general
The front page has a four column headline: "'PAPA' JOFFRE IS DEAD" with subheads and photo. (see)
Complete with 12 pages, light toning minor wear at the margins, generally very nice.
Supreme Court acts on the "Ironclad Oath" required of ex-Confederates...
Item #675669
January 16, 1867
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Jan. 16, 1867 Page 3 has two reports concerning the controversial "Ironclad Oath", which essentially prevented political activity of ex-Confederates soldiers & supporters by requiring all voters & officials to swear they had never supported the Confederacy.
A case arose in Missouri involving a Catholic priest who was indicted for preaching without ... See More
Terence Young, James Bond director...
Item #675666
January 16, 1966
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan.16, 1966 (2nd section only) On pg. 9 of this section is a 5 column headline: "Breaking Away From His Bondage to Bond". Terence Young, James Bond director, discusses his reasons for disliking Bond movies but also defends the movies against their harshest critics claim that, "... Bond is a fascist". Additionally, pg. 1 of the section contains a... See More
Elizabeth Cady Stanton shines at the Woman's Suffrage National Convention...
Item #675633
January 10, 1878
THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, Jan. 10, 1878
* National American Woman Suffrage Association
The front page has half a column taken up with: "Woman's Suffrage National Convention" with a nice account of the meeting in Washington, D.C. One bit mentions: "...None of the long speeches thus far, except those of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Mrs. Hooker, have risen above m... See More
The Wright brothers fly!
Item #675470
January 30, 1904
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 30, 1904
* Wright Brothers 1st flight
* Kitty Hawk NC North Carolina
* Wilbur & Orville
Near the back is an article marking perhaps the most significant development of the 20th century, that being manned flight. Note this issue is the month following the Wright brothers first flight at Kitty Hawk.
The article is headed: "Progr
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* Wright Brothers 1st flight
* Kitty Hawk NC North Carolina
* Wilbur & Orville
Near the back is an article marking perhaps the most significant development of the 20th century, that being manned flight. Note this issue is the month following the Wright brothers first flight at Kitty Hawk.
The article is headed: "Progr
Major Hardin & the Northwest Indian War...
Item #675438
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1790 The issue includes a wide range of articles, & near the back several pages with an: "Accurate Statement of the Late Revolution in France".There is also a report headed: "America" reporting on the Northwest Indian War, noting in part: "...that Major Hardin...with 200 volunteers...of Kentucky...made an expedition fr... See More
Steelworkers strike of 1946...
Item #675383
January 21, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 21, 1946
* Strike wave of 1945-1946
* Steel workers begin pickets
* Charles De Gaulle resigns
* French Republic - France
The front page has a five column headline: "STEEL INDUSTRY IS CLOSED DOWN AS NATION-WIDE STRIKE STARTS; GOVERNMENT MAY SEIZE PLANTS" with subheads. Lengthy text continues inside.
The front page also has a two column headline: "... See More
Jim Crowley heads to Fordham Rams....
Item #675372
January 04, 1933
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, January 4, 1933
* Jim Crowley - "Four Horsemen" backfield fame
* University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish
* Becomes Fordham Rams head football coach
The front page of section 2 (sports) has a nice banner headline: "CROWLEY QUITS MICHIGAN STATE FOR FORDHAM" with subheads and photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in... See More
Serial killer & rapist Albert Fish executed...
Item #675326
January 17, 1936
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, January 17, 1936
* Albert Fish executed by electric chair
* Serial killer, child rapist and cannibal
* "The Boogey Man" - "Gray Man"
* "Brooklyn Vampire" - "Werewolf of Wysteria"
The top of page 4 has a lone column heading: "FISH GOES LAST MILE TO CHAIR" with subhead. (see)
Complete with 22 pages, light toni... See More
Country's leading women's suffrage publication... Carrie Nation wrecks saloons... Ad for female dentist...
Item #675314
January 26, 1901
THE WOMAN'S TRIBUNE, Washington, D.C., Jan. 26, 1901
* Carrie Nation wrecks saloons
* Rare publication - Women's suffrage
Their motto in the masthead: "Equality Before The Law". This was the country's leading women's suffrage publication having begun in Beatrice, Nebraska, before moving to Washington, D.C. Published by Clara Bewick Colby, a women's rights activ... See More
Printed at an institution for the criminally insane...
Item #675311
January 01, 1921
THE FARVIEW ECHO, Farview (Waymart), Wayne County, Pennsylvania, January, 1921 This is an interesting four page newspaper published by the "Farview State Hospital" which was for the criminally insane. The masthead has a print of the campus.
The issue contains a wide range of various news tidbits and no advertisements.
Measures about 12 1/2 by 17 inches, good condition. An unusual... See More
Michael Jordan retires from the Bulls in 1999...
Item #675305
January 14, 1999
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 14, 1999
* Michael Jordan's official retirement
* Chicago Bulls - NBA basketball
The front page has a three column photo of Jordan during his press conference with quote. (see) Also a two column heading: "Michael Jordan Makes It Official: He's Gone" with subhead.
The front page of the sport''s section has a larger photo of Jordan with head... See More
Volume one issue of a sporting newspaper...
Item #675247
January 24, 1857
PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Jan. 24, 1857 A rather famous sporting newspaper, with a sporting-themed masthead, calling itself: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". This is a volume one issue.
Reports are headed: "The Turf" "Draught Of The Seine" "Our Chess Department" "Out Door Sports" "Fist... See More
Volume one issue of a sporting newspaper...
Item #675246
January 24, 1857
PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Jan. 24, 1857 A rather famous sporting newspaper, with a sporting-themed masthead, calling itself: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". This is a volume one issue.
Reports are headed: "The Turf" "Draught Of The Seine" "Our Chess Department" "Out Door Sports" "Fist... See More
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