Yankees call them rebels...
Item #690779
October 21, 1861
DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, Oct. 21, 1861 Among the front page reports are those headed: "Late Northern War News" "Attack on a Baltimore Ship by a Confederate Battery--Premature Reports of a Movement of General Banks' Division--The War in Missouri--A Skirmish in Western Virginia" plus a great wealth of subheads, this report taking half of the front page. Also on the... See More
First of this specialty title we have located...
Item #690630
October 13, 1870
SHOE & LEATHER REPORTER, New York, Boston, & Phila., Oct. 13, 1870 One of the more curious titles we've come across "Devoted to the Trade in Leather, Boots and Shoes, Findings, Harness, Hides, Skins, Wool, Furs, Tanning Materials and Collateral Branches" as noted in the masthead.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, foxed at the fold & margins, mild wear at the ma... See More
1919 Seattle General Strike...
Item #690562
February 08, 1919
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 8, 1919
* Seattle General Strike
* Work stoppage
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "SEATTLE TO FACE ARMY RULE UNLESS STRIKE ENDS TODAY" with subheads. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete with all 20 pages, a few small library stamps in the masthead, generally nice.... See More
1910 Charles K. Hamilton airplane flight...
Item #690559
January 24, 1910
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Jan. 24, 1910
* Aviator Charles K. Hamilton "Crazy man of the air"
The front page has a nice banner headline: "HAMILTON BREAKS WORLD'S RECORD" with subheads and related photo. Three more photos are on the back page. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that... See More
Rare and very early from the "Alaska Territory"...
Item #690553
July 31, 1886
THE ALASKAN, Sitka, Alaska Territory, July 31, 1886
* Very rare Alaska Territorial issue
Rarely are newspapers from Alaska found from before the Klondike Gold Rush of 1897 when interest grew dramatically. This newspaper pre-dates the gold rush by over ten years. This is the volume one, number 39 issue of this title.
The format of the newspaper is much like other newspapers of the day,... See More
From Eastern Illinois...
Item #690536
October 07, 1876
IROQUOIS COUNTY TIMES, Watseka, Illinois, Oct. 7, 1876
* Rare publication from the Midwest
From a somewhat small town (pop. 5,200) in Eastern Illinois. Various news and ads of the day including: "Nebraska as She Really Is" "Ash Grove's Third Tragedy - Two Prominent Men Suspected of Murder or Manslaughter" & much more.
Also of interest is most of a column ta... See More
Horace Greeley supports William Harrison...
Item #690529
January 23, 1841
THE LOG CABIN, New York, Jan. 23, 1841
* William Henry Harrison
* Rare campaign publication
The famous campaign newspaper published by Horace Greeley in support of William Henry Harrison in the 1840 election.
The content is almost entirely political & includes: "Government Officers, Agents, and Salaries" "The Public Lands" "The Loco-Focos Proper" &qu... See More
Country's leading women's suffrage publication...
Item #690503
June 29, 1901
THE WOMAN'S TRIBUNE, Washington, D.C., June 29, 1901
* Turn of the 20th century
* 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 activist & suffragist le... See More
William Cobbett's famous newspaper: a porcupine in the masthead...
Item #690492
March 14, 1798
PORCUPINE'S GAZETTE, Philadelphia, March 14, 1798 This was William Cobbett's important and controversial--but short-lived--daily newspaper.
Cobbett was a prolific & controversial publisher who often wrote under the pen-name of "Peter Porcupine." Note the engraving of a porcupine in the masthead. He was famous for sniping at his political opponents, usually those of a J... See More
Latest news from the war front...
Item #690464
November 27, 1944
STARS & STRIPES, London Edition, Nov. 27, 1944 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead. Penciled at the top is "War Dept."
The front page reports: "450 B29s Set Fires In Osaka, Main Jap Industrial Center" "Truman Sees More Men Ion Pacific Than in Europe" " Yank Link-U... See More
Latest news from the war front...
Item #690463
November 27, 1944
STARS & STRIPES, Italy Edition, Nov. 27, 1944 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
The front page reports: "Alexander New MTO Chief" "Yanks Inch Onto Plain of Cologne" "Bonomi Coalition Government Quits" and more, including reports on inside pages.
Eight pages, ... See More
Latest news from the war front...
Item #690462
November 29, 1944
STARS & STRIPES, Italy Edition, Nov. 29, 1944 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
The front page reports: "Heavy Rains Slow Yank Leyte Drive" "American Bombers Hit Other Isles In Philippines" "Allies Press For Control Of KeyLines" "East Front Quiet Has Nazi... See More
Latest news from the war front...
Item #690460
December 02, 1944
STARS & STRIPES, Italy Edition, Dec. 2, 1944 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
The front page reports: "Big Saar Valley City Falls" "Saarunion Taken; Resistance Mounts" "Red Army Takes Eger, In Hungary" "Indians Troops Again On 5th Army Front" and mu... See More
Latest news from the war front...
Item #690459
December 04, 1944
STARS & STRIPES, Italy Edition, Dec. 4, 1944 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
The front page reports: "Yanks Enter Gateways To Cologne And Saar" "8th May Try Bypass Plan At Ravenna""Russians 75 Miles From Austria Line" "Nazis Now Threaten To Ignore All R... See More
Latest news from the war front...
Item #690458
December 05, 1944
STARS & STRIPES, Italy Edition, Dec. 5, 1944 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
The front page reports: "Greek Civil War Looms; Martial Law Is Declared" "3rd Forces Second Crossing Of Saar" "Allies Hold Over Half of Hungary" and more, including reports on insid... See More
Latest news from the war front...
Item #690457
December 08, 1944
STARS & STRIPES, Italy Edition, Dec. 8, 1944 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
The front page reports: "Yank Units Four Miles From Saar Coal Capital" "Red Army Moves 95 Miles In 7 Days" "Nazis Flee North of Ravenna" and more. Much on the inside pages as well.
... See More
From the closing months of World War II...
Item #690452
June 26, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, London Edition, June 26, 1945 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead. Penciled at the top is "War Dept."
The front page reports: "U.S. Will Base B29s On Okinawa, Step Up Bomb Load and Raids" "8th AF Bombers, Fighters Fly Over to 'Occupy' Reich" &q... See More
From the closing months of World War II...
Item #690451
June 27, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, London Edition, June 27, 1945 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead. Penciled at the top is "War Dept."
The front page reports: "GIs, Guerrillas Tighten Vise On Luzon Japs" "B29s Batter 10 Jap Factories" "Ground Forces Slated For Most Discharges&quo... See More
From the closing months of World War II...
Item #690450
June 28, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, London Edition, June 28, 1945 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead. Penciled at the top is "War Dept."
The front page reports: "Stettinius Out; Gets League Job" "Byrnes May Get Post as State Chief" "245,000 GIs Left in UK To Leave Fast--Koenig"... See More
From the closing months of World War II...
Item #690448
June 30, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, London Edition, June 30, 1945 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead. Penciled at the top is "War Dept."
The front page reports: "450 Superforts Hurl Fire Bombs on Fort Key Japanese Ports" "Allies Hold Up Nod to Poles" & much more inside.
Included is... See More
From the closing months of World War II...
Item #690447
July 02, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, London Edition, July 2, 1945 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead. Penciled at the top is "War Dept."
The front page reports: "U.S. Seizes Kume Island, 50 Mi. West of Okinawa" "Japan, China Battered Anew By Air Fleets" "July 4 Will See Yanks in Ber... See More
From the closing months of World War II...
Item #690446
July 03, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, London Edition, July 3, 1945 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead. Penciled at the top is "War Dept."
The front page reports: "Greatest Fire Raid Sears Japs" "600 B29s Out; B25s Strike From Okinawa" "Allies Push Inland After Borneo Landing Near Bal... See More
From the closing months of World War II...
Item #690445
July 04, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, London Edition, July 4, 1945 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead. Penciled at the top is "War Dept."
The front page reports: "Borneo Airfields Reported Seized" "Insists U.S. Define Aims In Jap War" and much more including 3 war-related photos.
Four pa... See More
From the closing months of World War II...
Item #690444
July 05, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, London Edition, July 5, 1945 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead. Penciled at the top is "War Dept."
The front page reports: "U.S. Flag Is Raised Over Berlin" "2nd Armored Takes Over Occupation" "B29s Put Torch to 4 More Cities" and much more... See More
More Japanese bombs hit Honolulu...
Item #690413
March 05, 1942
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 5, 1942
* Operation K - Japanese naval operation
* Second attack on Pearl Harbor
The front page has a banner headline: "JAP ISLE RAIDED BY 30 PLANES" with subheads. Also a small one column heading: "Bombs Fall In Honolulu" with even small subheads. (see)
Complete with 34 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp wit... See More
The war continues against Japan...
Item #690396
July 07, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, London Edition, July 7, 1945
* USS Columbia - United States Navy crusier
* Japanese kamikaze airplane attack photo (rare)
This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead. Penciled at the top is "War Dept."
The front page reports include: "400 Superforts Hit 5 Cities in J... See More
The war continues against Japan...
Item #690395
July 09, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, London Edition, July 9, 1945 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead. Penciled at the top is "War Dept."
The front page reports include: "42 of 68 American Divisions To Be Out of ETO by 1946" "Ndes Landing Secures Balikpapan Harbor" "175 Die on 2 U.S.... See More
Queen Elizabeth II - Coronation of England's longest reigning monarch...
Item #690372
June 02, 1953
HERALD EXPRESS, Los Angeles, Extra, June 2, 1953
* Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II
The front page has a banner headline above the masthead in red lettering: "CROWN ELIZABETH QUEEN" with subheads and two related photos. Nice for display. Much more inside with full page pictorial. Queen Elizabeth II has now surpassed the reign of Queen Victoria, the previous longest reigning m... See More
1913 "Cactus Derby" automobile race...
Item #690371
November 03, 1913
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Nov. 3, 1913
* The Cactus Derby automobile race
* Los Angeles to Phoenix - Barney Oldfield
The front page has a nice banner headline: "DAVIS, DRIVING LOCOMOBILE, WINS DESERT CLASSIC" 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 fragile from this... See More
First of this specialty title we have located...
Item #690241
August 24, 1868
SHOE & LEATHER REPORTER, & HARNESS & CARRIAGE JOURNAL, New York, Boston, & Phila., Aug. 24, 1868
* Unusual publication w/ nice masthead
One of the more curious titles we've come across "Devoted to the Manufacture & Trade in Leather, Boots and Shoes, Findings, Harness, Saddlery, Saddlery Hardware, Hides, Skins, Wool, Furs, Tanning Materials and Collateral Br... See More
1900 Indian magic...
Item #690123
June 08, 1900
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, June 8, 1900
* Indian magic - India - fake ?
The top of page 7 has a two column heading: "CURIOUS INDIAN MAGIC QUEER FEATS OF FAKIRS" 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 fragile from this era in paper.
Complete with 8 pages, 19 x 14 ... See More
1942 New Guinea campaign... WWII...
Item #690096
January 23, 1942
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Jan. 23, 1942
* Dutch New Guinea campaign begins (1st report)
* Empire of Japan invasion - Japanese - Japs
* Australian Territory of Paua - Queensland
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a nice banner headline for display: "STRIKE AT AUSTRALIAN ISLE" with subheads. (see) related map is on page 8.
Complete with 34 pages, light toning at the margins, s... See More
Establishment of Labor Day...
Item #690074
June 29, 1894
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 29, 1894
* Grover Cleveland Establishes Labor Day
* National Holiday
The middle of the front page has the heading: "LABOR DAY A NATIONAL HOLIDAY" and "President Cleveland Signs the Bill - Samuel Gompers to Have the Pen".
Complete in 12 pages. This issue is fragile and has margin tears on the top, bottom and right margins. The masthead has some d... See More
From the capital of the Confederacy...
Item #689974
July 27, 1864
RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, July 27, 1864
* From the Confederate capital
* General Robert E. Lee dispatch
This issue has: "The War News" which begins: "The most important news we have is the report of a complete victory by our forces in the Valley, near Winchester...". It also includes a letter on the battles signed in type: R. E. Lee, General.
Other items inclu... See More
From the capital of the Confederacy...
Item #689973
July 26, 1864
RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, July 26, 1864 This issue has: "The War News--From the Valley--Richmond & Petersburg"
"The Delusion of the North" "The London Times on Grant's Last Flank Movement--A Change of Tactics" "The Peace Negotiations" "Additional Particulars" and more, including the always interesting editorial with a d... See More
From the capital of the Confederacy...
Item #689962
July 08, 1864
RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, July 8, 1864 This issue has: "The War News--Petersburg--From General Johnston" "An Exodus" "A Clumsy Canard" "From North Georgia" "Yankee Thieving--Captures from the Raiders" "Latest From the North" and more including the always interesting editorial with a decidedly Confederate bias.
Complete... See More
From the capital of the Confederacy...
Item #689961
July 07, 1864
RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, July 7, 1864
* From the capital of the Confederacy
This issue has: "The War News--From Charleston--Cannonade Heard In Charlottesville" "Fitz Lee's Cavalry" "Additional From the North" "From The Armies In Georgia "Yankee Accounts From Georgia" "The Situation at Petersburg" and more including&n... See More
From the capital of the Confederacy...
Item #689960
July 04, 1864
RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, July 4, 1864 This issue has: "The War News--Burnside, Where is He?--Kauetz's Raiders" "General Morgan's Campaign Into Kentucky" "The Virginia Cadets" "A Southern Heroine" "News From the South--The Situation In Georgia--From the Trans-Mississippi--Later From New Orleans" "The Latest From the North"... See More
Superfortresses hammer Japan...
Item #689950
June 10, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, Paris edition, June 10, 1945 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
The front page reports: "3 B29 Fleets Hammer Japan; Yanks Blast at Okinawa Pockets" "Superforts' Attack On Plane Plants Is 1st Triple Raid" "Full Surrender Demand Bars Jap Peace Plea, Pre... See More
Superfortresses hammer Japan...
Item #689949
June 10, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, Paris edition, June 10, 1945 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
The front page reports: "3 B29 Fleets Hammer Japan; Yanks Blast at Okinawa Pockets" "Superforts' Attack On Plane Plants Is 1st Triple Raid" "Full Surrender Demand Bars Jap Peace Plea, Pre... See More
Borneo invaded... Rita Hayworth...
Item #689948
June 12, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, Paris Edition, June 12, 1945 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
The front page reports: "Allies Invade Borneo And Nearby Labuan; Resistance Is Slight" "Yanks Repulse Two Okinawa Counter-Blows" "Japan Bombed 5th Day in Row" "At Least 500,000 Men ... See More
Borneo invaded... Rita Hayworth...
Item #689947
June 12, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, Paris edition, June 12, 1945
* Borneo campaign - Southwest Pacific
* Pin-up girl Rita Hayworth photo
This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
The front page reports: "Allies Invade Borneo And Nearby Labuan; Resistance Is Slight" "Yanks Repulse Two Okinawa Counter... See More
Renewed attacks on Okinawa...
Item #689946
June 13, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, June 13, 1945
* Battle of Okinawa nearing the end
This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
The front page reports: "Okinawa Attack Renewed; Caps Refuse to Give Up; Aussies Gain on Borneo" "U.S. Forces Smash At Enemy's Cores Of Resistance" "Patton Sa... See More
B29s pound Osaka... Audie Murphy...
Item #689943
June 16, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, June 16, 1945 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
The front page reports: "520 B29s Hammer Osaka" "Plan to Raze Japan Told By Arnold" and more, plus an article: "Hero Groggy After Day at Home & Learning About Rationing" which is about Lt. Audie Mu... See More
Battle to the finish...
Item #689929
February 10, 1944
STARS & STRIPES, Feb. 10, 1944 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
The front page reports: "Red Threaten 15 More Nazi Divisions" "Krivoi Ron Is Ringed On 3 Sides; Escape Line West Imperiled" "Calais Targets Hits by Mediums For 37th Day" "Nimitz Calls China Bases ... See More
Americans capture Cologne...
Item #689909
March 06, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, Paris Edition, March 6, 1945 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
Front page banner headline: "Yanks In Cologne" with subheads: "1st Army Enters City at Two Points" along with two related maps. Front page photo of "Princess Elizabeth" plus more.
Eight... See More
Battles on Iwo Jima...
Item #689908
March 15, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, Paris Edition, March 15, 1945 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
Front page reports include: "East Bank Forces Capture Honnef, Imperil Highway" "Iwo Marines Seal Off Caps" "RAF's New 11 Ton Box, Heaviest Yet, Rocks Reich". The front page features... See More
Yanks are taking Corregidor...
Item #689907
February 18, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, Paris Edition, Feb. 18, 1945
* Battle for the recapture of Corregidor - Philippines
This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
Banner headline: "Yanks Taking Corregidor" with a front page photo: "Yanks in Manila After Three Years of Jan Domination". Large centerfold m... See More
From the closing months of the war...
Item #689905
May 23, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, Paris Edition, May 23, 1945 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
Front page banner headline: "First Army Pacific-Bound" with a photo of Gen. Courtney H. Hodges. Also: "Flaming Oil Routs Caps On Okinawa" "Yank Forces Gain on Luzon And Mindanao". Photos ... See More
Storming the Citadel on Okinawa...
Item #689904
May 23, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, Southern Germany Edition, May 23, 1945
* Marines storm the Citadel
* Battle of Okinawa Island
* World War II - WWII
This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
Front page includes: "GIs Storm Citadel on Okinawa" "Germany Battle Split In 3 Stars" with a large map head... See More
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