J.Q. Adams' state-of-the-union address, in a Washington newspaper...
Item #687989
December 06, 1827
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 6, 1827
* President John Quincy Adams
* State of the Union Address
Most of the front page is taken up with the: "President's Message" which is signed in type: John Quincy Adams.
This was Adams' annual state-of-the-union address, a tradition begun by George Washington & continues today. Terrific to shave this report in a n... See More
Rare same-day report of Harrison's inauguration...
Item #687963
March 04, 1841
THE GLOBE, Washington, D.C., March 4, 1841
* President William Henry Harrison inauguration
* Very rare same-day report from nation's capital
A terrific & very desirable newspaper as this has a same-day report on the inauguration of President Wm. H. Harrison.
Such a report is likely only to be found in a newspaper from the nation's capital, however we have had several iss... See More
Harrison wins the election: in a Washington, D.C. newspaper...
Item #687962
November 09, 1840
THE GLOBE, Washington, D.C., Nov. 9, 1840
* William Henry Harrison
* Presidential election victory
Perhaps there can be no better newspaper to report a Presidential election than one from the nation's capital.
Page 3 begins with: "The Election" "It becomes our duty to announce to the public that we have received returns of the elections in a sufficient number of the stat... See More
Susan Glaspell wins Pulitzer Prize...
Item #687959
May 05, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 5, 1931
* Susan Glaspell - playwright, actress
* Margaret Ayer Barnes - novelist
* Pulitzer Prize winners for journalism
The front page has a one column heading: "TWO PULITZER PRIZES ARE WON BY WOMAN" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues inside with photos of the winners. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World ... See More
re. African slave trade...
Item #687956
May 04, 1860
THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 4, 1860
* African slave trade - Kongo
* re. Slaver Storm King escape
* Indictment of officers
the bottom of the front page has a report headed: "The Slave Trade in New York" with subhead. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, a little margin wear, generally nice.
Byron Nelson wins 1937 Masters golf tournament
Item #687953
April 05, 1937
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, April 5, 1937
* Byron Nelson wins Masters Tournament
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia
The front page of the sport's section (page 21) has a one column heading: "Augusta Golf Won By Nelson". (see) First report coverage on Byron Nelson winning the 1937 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia.
Complete with 30mpages, light toning and some wear ... See More
1898 Battle of Santiago de Cuba...
Item #687950
July 05, 1898
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 5, 1898
* Battle of Santiago de Cuba
* Naval - Navy engagement
* Spanish-American War
* Pascual Cervera loss
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "THE BURNING FLEET" 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 f... See More
"Extra" edition with Harrison's inaugural address...
Item #687945
March 06, 1841
COURANT--EXTRA, Hartford, Connecticut, March 6, (1841)
* William Henry Harrison
* Presidential inauguration
* Inaugural address
An uncommon single sheet "Extra" broadsheet with most of the front page taken up with the: "Inaugural Address or President Harrison" carrying over to page 2.
William Henry Harrison has the dubious distinction of being the first Presiden... See More
Inaugural address of President James Buchanan...
Item #687937
March 11, 1857
THE EVANSVILLE DAILY JOURNAL, Indiana, March 11, 1857
* President James Buchanan
* Inauguration - inaugural address
Page 3 has nearly 1 1/2 columns taken up with the printing of the: "Inaugural Address" signed at its conclusion by: James Buchanan.
Four pages, disbinding indents at the blank spine, good condition.... See More
The early "scoop" on Abe Lincoln...
Item #687930
May 24, 1860
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 24, 1860
* Great Abraham Lincoln description
* Recent nomination for president
Abraham Lincoln rose to a certain level of national prominence in 1858, but more-so in 1860 when on May 18 the Republican Convention nominated him to be their candidate for the presidency.
Page 4 contains a fascinating article headed: "Mr. Lincoln's Abilities
... See More
* Great Abraham Lincoln description
* Recent nomination for president
Abraham Lincoln rose to a certain level of national prominence in 1858, but more-so in 1860 when on May 18 the Republican Convention nominated him to be their candidate for the presidency.
Page 4 contains a fascinating article headed: "Mr. Lincoln's Abilities
The second of the Lincoln Douglas debates...
Item #687923
September 03, 1858
NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Sept. 3, 1858
* Abraham Lincoln & Stephen Douglas
* The Great Debates of 1858 (2nd of 7)
* Freeport, Stephenson County, Illinois
We find that reports on the now-famous Lincoln Douglas debates are very difficult to find in newspapers outside of Illinois, perhaps not surprising because it was a senate race in Illinois and Lincoln was, at thi
... See More
* Abraham Lincoln & Stephen Douglas
* The Great Debates of 1858 (2nd of 7)
* Freeport, Stephenson County, Illinois
We find that reports on the now-famous Lincoln Douglas debates are very difficult to find in newspapers outside of Illinois, perhaps not surprising because it was a senate race in Illinois and Lincoln was, at thi
Rare Babe Ruth photo at Yankee Stadium....
Item #687920
July 26, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 26, 1931
* Rare Babe Ruth at Yankee Stadium photo
* King Prajadhipok & Queen Rambaibarni of Siam
Page 21 has a rare photo showing Babe Ruth with King Prajadhipok & Queen Rambaibarni at Yankee Stadium. Also a one column heading: "SIAMESE RULERS SEE YANKEES WIN" with subheads. (see) Such a photo would only be found in a NYC publication.
Complete 1st... See More
Decorative masthead with a front page Christmas print...
Item #687919
December 25, 1858
GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE OF THE BATTLE SHIP, Boston, Dec. 25, 1858 This title has one of the largest & most decorative mastheads of the 19th century with a decorative & patriotic border around all pages.
The front page has a nice print captioned: "An Allegorical Picture of Christmas". Among prints inside is: "The American Steamer Savannah, the First Ocean Steamship&q... See More
America's embarrassing entry in the 'space race'...
Item #687917
December 06, 1957
THE DETROIT NEWS, Mass., Dec. 6, 1957
* Vanguard TV3 embarrassment (day of)
* America's 1st attempt to launch satellite
A report on the front page announces the upcoming embarrassing entry of the United States in the space race with the Soviet Union, with a banner headline: "RUSH MOON LAUNCHING; Count Resumes After 3 1/2 Hour Delay" with subheads. (see) Nice for display.... See More
Zachary Taylor's inaugural address on the front page...
Item #687915
March 13, 1849
THE TIOGA BANNER, Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, March 13, 1849
* President Zachary Taylor
* Inauguration - inaugural
Not just a very uncommon title from this small, Northern Pennsylvania town, but the front page has: "President Taylor's Inaugural Address" which takes over a full column. Also on the front page: "The Inauguration" with much on the ceremonies.
Four pages, ... See More
Jefferson's annual message, with mention of Lewis & Clark...
Item #687914
December 11, 1806
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Dec. 11, 1806 Beginning on the front page & concluding on patge 2 is the: "President's "Message" communicated to Congress, it being Jefferson's state-of-the-union address to the nation.
Of significance is some fine mention of the Lewis and Clark expedition which appears on the front page: "...The expedition of Messrs. Lewis and ... See More
New Orleans from well before the Civil War...
Item #687913
December 28, 1850
NEW-ORLEANS PRICE-CURRENT, Louisiana, Dec. 28, 1850
* Rare pre Civil War issue from deep South
* Antebellum era
As the title would suggest, much commercial advertising and information on prices of the day. A rather uncommon antebellum newspaper from over ten years before the Civil War.
Four pages, a very discrete archival mend, bit close-trimmed to a portion of a page 1 margin,... See More
Graphic on the 4th of July celebration...
Item #687905
July 01, 1809
BOSTON PATRIOT, July 1, 1809 Page 2 contains a rather large, graphic & broadside-like presentation of the: "CELEBRATION OF INDEPENDENCE!" By: "The Bunker Hill Association".
Four pages, nice conditions volume one issue.
Explorer Roald Amundsen died at sea...
Item #687904
June 21, 1928
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 21, 1928
* Umberto Nobile & partial crew found
* Italia airship expedition
* Roald Amundsen death ?
* Norwegian polar - arctic explorer
The front page has a one column heading: "ARCTIC HIDES AMUNDSEN AS NOBILE IS FOUND" with subhead. Photo of Amundsen is on the back page.
Complete with 40 pages, rag edition in great condition.... See More
Jackson's farewell, and Van Buren's inauguration...
Item #687900
March 11, 1837
NEW YORK OBSERVER, March 11, 1837
* Martin Van Buren inauguration
* Andrew Jackson farewell address
Pages 2 and 3 contain the lengthy: "Farewell Address of Andrew Jackson" signed by him in type at its conclusion: Andrew Jackson. In it he reiterated his policies one final time. He appeal to the different regions of the country to place their loyalty to the Union above all els... See More
The United States enters the space race...
Item #687895
February 01, 1958
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, February 1, 1958
* 1st satellite put into space by the United States
* EXPLORER 1 (1ST REPORT)
The front page has a banner headline announcing America's successful entry in the space race with: "Our First Satellite Is Working 'Perfectly'" with a subheads. (see) Keep in mind this was but 5 months after the Soviet Union's success... See More
Early drug addiction cure ? in 1920....
Item #687894
April 24, 1920
THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Penn. April 24, 1920
* Early drug addiction cure "
* Heroin - cocaine - morphine
* Twilight sleep - coma state
The top of page 15 has a one column heading: "NEW CURE FOR DRUG ADDICTS" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 16 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, a few small binding slits along the psine, generally good, Should be handled wi... See More
1930 Hunter College women's basketball photo...
Item #687893
December 21, 1930
SPORT'S SECTION only of the New York Times, Dec. 21, 1930
* Hunter College - New York City
* Women's basketball team photo
The top of page 6 of this section has a four column photo with heading: "Members Of The Hunter College Basketball Team" Also a two column heading: "Early Games Indicate Successful Season For Basketball Team at Hunter College" (see)
Other spo... See More
Gallant Fox wins triple crown...
Item #687892
June 08, 1930
SPORT'S SECTION only of The Detroit Free Press, June 8, 1930
* Gallant Fox - horse racing
* Belmont Stakes winner
* Triple crown clinched
The front page of this section has a banner headline: "Gallant Fox Makes Smashing Finish To Beat Whichone By Four Lengths At Belmont" with subheads and small photo of jockey Earl Sande. (see) This was win # 3 of 3 to clinch the triple... See More
1982 Plyer v. Doe... Illegal immigrant children....
Item #687890
June 16, 1982
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 16, 1982
* Plyler v. Doe U.S. Supreme Court case
* Illegal immigrant children school funding
The front page has a two column heading: "Right To Free Schooling of Illegal Aliens Upheld" (see)
Complete 1st section only with 28 pages, nice condition.
U.S. Marines to Thailand in 1962...
Item #687889
May 15, 1962
THE DETROIT NEWS, May 15, 1962
* United States Marines
* Thailand invasion - Laos Reds
* President John F. Kennedy
The front page has a nice headline: "Marines Get Order to Land in Thailand" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 40+ pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within masthead, some small binding holes with minor wear along the spine, generally nice.... See More
Early print of the harbor of Honolulu...
Item #687884
April 19, 1851
THE SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, April 19, 1851
* 19th century Honolulu Harbor illustration
The nice & quite detailed print at the top of the front page is captioned: "The Port Of Honolulu, In The Sandwich Islands", now known as Hawaii. There is a nice article on it as well beginning: "It is not many years since Honolulu was regarded as one of the Cann... See More
On the Jews at Jerusalem... President Pierce on the sale of Wisconsin land...
Item #687867
June 23, 1853
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 23, 1853 Among the reports inside are: "The Jews" which is a letter from Jerusalem; nearly a full column: "By the President of the United States" concerning the sale of land at Willow River in Wisconsin, signed in type: Franklin Pierce. Also: "Colored Seamen At Charleston".
Four pages, very nice condition.... See More
Condition of the 'colored race'... Planning for the railroad...
Item #687865
June 16, 1853
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 16, 1853 Among the page 3 articles are: "Surveys For the Pacific Railroad" which reports on the work being done to find an appropriate route for an Atlantic-to-Pacific railroad, not to be completed until 1869.
Also: "Condition of the Colored Race" which has interesting commentary, including; "...condition of the f... See More
Defending Edgar Allan Poe... Significant Poe issue...
Item #687859
May 19, 1853
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 19, 1853 Page 2 has almost an entire column taken up with a very notable article headed: "Edgar A. Poe, by Henry Clay Preuss".
As a bit of background, the following from eapoe.org is very helpful:
“In the decade following Poe’s death, periodical writers on both sides of the Atlantic disputed his place in American
... See More
Fine content from California, shortly after the '49 gold rush...
Item #687857
May 11, 1853
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 11, 1853 Page 3 has over half a column on: "California Intelligence" with some fine, early content on this latest state to join the Union. Subheads are: "The Steamer Independence" "From The Mines" and: "The Sonora Expedition".
Four pages, nice condition.
Great article on life in San Francisco...
Item #687856
May 04, 1853
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 4, 1853 Page 3 has over half a column on: "Life In California" which is datelined from San Francisco, beginning: "The city is growing rapidly as a consequence of the rapid settlement of the country & development of its natural resources..." with much more, on the early growth and development of this notable Californi... See More
Death of the Vice President...
Item #687854
April 20, 1853
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 20, 1853 All 4 pages are bordered in wide, black "mourning" rules for the death of the Vice President.
Page 3 begins with: "Death Of Vice President King" with details. Also on page 3 is: "Proclamation of Santa Anna" signed by him in type: Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna.
Four pages, a bit close-trimmed at... See More
Map on General Buell in Tennessee...
Item #687846
September 06, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, September 6, 1862
* Battle of Antietam close
* General Don Carlos Buell w/ map
The front page has a nice Civil War map headed: "Operations Of Buell In Tennessee".
Among the front page column heads are: "The Rebels Threatening the Line of the Potomac" "The Rebels Passing Through Thoroughfare Gap" "McClellan's Order to the Army&q... See More
Johnny Weissmuller (TARZAN) Wins Gold Medal 1928...
Item #687830
August 12, 1928
SECTION 2 (SPORTS) only of the Chicago Sunday Tribune, August 12, 1928
* Johnny Weissmuller wins Olympic gold
* Star of Tarzan with swimming photo
The front page of this section has a one column heading: "U. S. SWIMMERS TAKE OLYMPIC GAMES TITLE" with subhead. Photo of Weissmuller is on page 3. (see)
Complete section 2 only with 10 pages, rag edition in great conditio... See More
1872 Marysville: gateway to the gold fields...
Item #687827
March 14, 1872
MARYSVILLE DAILY APPEAL, California, March 14, 1872
* Rare Old West title
In the days of the California Gold Rush, Marysville was a stopping point for riverboats from Sacramento and San Francisco that carried miners on their way to the digging grounds. A sign on the roadside as one enters Marysville carries the slogan: "Gateway to The Gold Fields." At that time it was one of the la... See More
1956 John Etter Clark family murders...
Item #687825
June 04, 1956
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, June 4, 1956
* John Etter Clark mass murders
* Erskine, Alberta, Canada
The front page as a two column heading: "Canadian Legislator Sought in Killing of 7" (see). First report coverage on the John Etter Clark family murders at Erskine, Alberta, Canada.
Complete with 42 pages, small binding holes along the spine, minor margin wear, nice condition.... See More
1930 Chicago gangland war in full swing...
Item #687823
June 09, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 9, 1930
* Thompson submachine gun dealer
* St. Valentine's Day massacre connection
* Chicago gangland wars
* Al 'Scarface' Capone era
* Prohibition & great depression
* Best title to be had - rare as such
The front pager has a one column heading: "BULLET FELLS SELLER OF GANG MACHINE GUNS" with subhead. Photo on the back page. (see) W... See More
4th Masters golf tournament.... Byron Nelson photo...
Item #687822
April 03, 1937
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 3, 1937
* Fourth Masters Tournament (day 2)
* Byron Nelson and Bobby Jones photos
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia
The front page of the sport's section (page 21) has a seven column heading: "Byron Nelson Holds Masters Golf Lead With 138" with subheads. First report coverage on day 2 of the 1937 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia co... See More
1st successful weather satellite is put in orbit....
Item #687820
April 02, 1960
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Mass., April 2, 1960
* TIROS-1 Launching and orbit
* Very first successful weather satellite
* Television Infrared Observation Satellite
The top of the front page has four related photos with banner heading: "'First TV Photos from U.S. 'Eye in the Sky'" with subhead: "New Satellite Sends Out Weather Data". (see) This was the very 1st ... See More
Abbeville, Alabama Negro lynching...
Item #687819
February 05, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 5, 1937
* Wesley Johnson Negro lynching
* Abbeville, Henry County, Alabama
The top of the front page has a small one column heading: "Acts to Impeach Sheriff After Alabama Lynching" (see) First report coverage on the lynching of Negro Wes Johnson at Abbeville, Alabama.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 40... See More
Huge front page photo of Al Smith...
Item #687814
July 22, 1928
PICTURE SECTION Only of the Chicago Daily Tribune, July 22, 1928
* Huge color photo of "Al" Alfred E. Smith
* Democratic nomination for president
This complete 16 page "Picture Section" only has the front page entirely taken up with a huge color photo captioned: "Alfred E. Smith; Democratic Candidate for President of the United States" Nice for display.
Other ... See More
Attack on Mers-el-Kébir... Operation Catapult...
Item #687812
July 05, 1940
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 5, 1940
* Attack on Mers-el-Kébir
* Operation Catapult - North Africa
* Royal Navy vs. French fleet
The front page has a nice banner headline: "BRITISH NAVAL VICTORY TOLD; Churchill's Story; French Ordered to Fire on English Ships" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Five related photos are on the back page. Always nice to have notable ev... See More
Amelia Earhart honored in 1932...
Item #687811
May 23, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 23, 1932
* Amelia Earhart - London welcome
* re. Transatlantic flight (Airplane)
* 1st woman to achieve solo
The top of the front page has one column headings: "MRS. PUTNAM LANDS AT LONDON IN STORM; GREETED BY MELLON" "Crowds at Croydon Airdrome Disappointed as Ocean Flier Goes to Private Field" "Cheered In Pouring Rain" and more.... See More
Ze'ev Jabotinsky death... Jewish Revisionist Zionist...
Item #687626
August 05, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 5, 1940
* Ze-ev Jabotinsky death (1st report)
* Jewish Revisionist Zionist - Zionism
* Odessa, Ukraine author poet orator
The top of page 13 has a one column heading: "JABOTINSKY DEAD; LED NEW ZIONISTS" with subheads and photo. I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not.
Other ... See More
Early Phoenix...
Item #687623
August 30, 1901
THE ARIZONA GAZETTE, Phoenix, Aug. 30, 1901
* Rare old West title
* Maricopa County
A territorial newspaper as Arizona would not join the Union until eleven years later. At this time the population of Phoenix was just 5,500.
Various news reports and advertisements of the day.
Eight pages, various chipping at the margins, rejoined at the spine. Good condition but somewhat fragile &a... See More
Early Tucson... The San Francisco earthquake & fire...
Item #687622
April 24, 1906
ARIZONA DAILY STAR, Tucson, April 24, 1906
* San Francisco earthquake
* Rare territorial publication
A territorial newspaper as Arizona would not join the Union until 6 years later.
The banner headline announces: "Latest News From Ruined City" with related subheads on the San Francisco earthquake & fire.
Eight pages, various chipping at the margins, rejoined at the sp... See More
Early Tucson, from twelve years before statehood...
Item #687619
August 11, 1900
ARIZONA DAILY STAR, Tucson, Aug. 11, 1900
* Rare old West publication
* Turn of the 20th century
* Bob Fitzsimmons boxing victory
A territorial newspaper as Arizona did not join the Union until 12 years later.
The top of the front page has column heads: "FITZSIMMONS THE WINNER" "He Does the Trick Easily in the Sixth Round" with more on the Bob Fitzsimmons vs. ... See More
Large map of Burnside's accomplishments....
The death of Commodore Uriah P. Levy...
Item #687618
March 25, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, March 25, 1862
* Uriah P. Levy death (1st report)
* 1st Jewish commodore of U.S. Navy
* American Civil War - Jews
The most notable content within this issue is the very brief, but historic page 7 report of the death of Commodore (Admiral) Uriah P. Levy, the first U.S. Jewish Commodore, war of 1812 war hero, and credited as to having abolished the disciplinary procedu... See More
Rare Ohio River steamboat newspaper from 1870...
Item #687616
May 20, 1870
THE CHARMER, printed for the "Steamer Charmer" as noted in the dateline, May 20, 1870 A quite rare steamboat newspaper which published weekly: "...and circulated by the Steamer Charmer along both sides of the Ohio River, from Marietta to Cincinnati & furnished daily to the passengers on the boat...". The back page has a nice print of the paddle-wheeler "Charmer&q... See More
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