The death of Martha Washington...
Item #688829
May 31, 1802
BOSTON GAZETTE, May 31, 1802
* Martha Washington death
* Mount Vernon
The bottom of page 2 carries the report: "DIED, At Mount-Vernon, on the 22 inst. Mrs. MARTHA WASHINGTON, widow of the late illustrious General George Washington. To those amiable and Christian virtues, which adorn the female character, she added dignity of manners, superiority of understanding, a mind intellig... See More
Fine content & commentary on the beginning of the Civil War...
Item #688726
May 01, 1861
WESTERN CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE, Cincinnati, Ohio, May 1, 1861 Although the title would suggest mostly religious content, there is also much reporting on the on-going Civil War.
From the early weeks of the Civil War, there are many reports including several which are editorial commentary: "The power of the President" "Gov. Pickens on the Humbling of the Stars & Stripes" &... See More
Emil Oberhoffer death... Conductor & composer...
Item #688617
May 23, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 23, 1933
* Emil Oberhoffer death (1st report)
* Minnesota Orchestra conductor
* Music composer - violinist
The top of page 19 has a one column heading: "EMIL OBERHOFFER, MUSICIAN, IS DEAD" with subheads and photo. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not.
Other news, sport... See More
1873 Drummond Mine explosion... Nova Scotia...
Item #688605
May 16, 1873
THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 16, 1873
* Drummond Mine explosion disaster
* Westville, Pictou County, Nova Scotia
The top of page 7 has a one column headings: "WESTVILLE EXPLOSION" with subheads. (see) Text takes up more than 2 full columns.
Complete with 12 pages, nice condition.
Mary Todd Lincoln declared insane...
Item #688581
May 20, 1875
BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Penn. May 20, 1875
* Mary Todd Lincoln INSANE
* President Abraham's wife
The front page has somewhat inconspicuous report that begins with: "Mrs. Lincoln, widow of President Lincoln, has been adjudged insane by the County Court at Chicago..." (see)
Complete in 4 pages, nice condition.
Lou Gehrig ends his streak...
Item #688566
May 03, 1939
THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Kansas, May 3, 1939
* Lou Gehrig's games played streak ends (1st report)
* New York Yankees - Major league baseball
A one column head on the sports page rather quietly announces a major moment in baseball history--Lou Gehrig breaking his consecutive game appearance streak, with: "Yankees Run Wild To Bury Bengals..." "Gehrigless Yankees Win ... See More
From the Confederacy... Did Tennessee secede from the Union...
Item #688494
May 03, 1861
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, May 3, 1861
* Rare Confederate title from North Carolina
The front page is entirely taken up with ads. War related items are on the inside pages including a notable item headed: "Secession of Tennessee" which includes: "...that the Legislature of Tennessee...had passed the ordinance of secession by an almost unanimous vote..... See More
Land for sale along the Potomac River... Includes a broadsheet "Supplement" as well...
Item #688469
May 06, 1796
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, May 6, 1796
* Rare publication
The front page is filled with ads including 16 illustrated ship ads. Page 2 has much reporting from the "House of Representatives". The back page has an ad: "Land On the Potowmac River for Sale" with details.
Included with this issue is a single sheet "Supplement to the Federal Ga... See More
Enforcing the historic Fifteenth Amendment...
Item #688450
May 22, 1870
NEW YORK HERALD, May 22 and June 1, 1870 Sold as a pair of issues. Page 3 of the May 22 issue has the heading: "WASHINGTON" "The New Fifteenth Amendment Bill Passed by the Senate" "Petitions for the Abolition of National Banks". This is actually the 1870 Enforcement Act, created to enforce the proper enforcement of the historic 15th Amendment to the Consti... See More
Country's leading women's suffrage publication...
Item #688444
May 25, 1901
THE WOMAN'S TRIBUNE, Washington, D.C., May 25, 1901
* 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 activist & suffragist leader, she ... See More
Eldridge Cleaver's death report... Obit of Bruce Springsteen's father...
Item #688380
May 02, 1998
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 2, 1998
* Death of Eldridge Cleaver
* From Black Panther to Mormon environmental & peace activist
The front page has: "Eldridge Cleaver, Former Black Panther, Dies", which tells of the life and death of the notable activist and author of "Soul On Ice" (considered a seminal work in African-American literature). The
... See More
From 1851 Greensboro, North Carolina...
Item #688371
May 17, 1851
THE GREENSBOROUGH PATRIOT, (now spelled Greensboro) North Carolina, May 17, 1851
* Rare Antebellum publication
* 10 years prior to the Civil War
Articles include: "John Q. Adams, His Election by the House of Representatives. Thrilling Scene" "The Newspaper Press" "The South Carolina Convention" "The Next Presidency" and much more.
Four pages, v... See More
1934 John Dillinger gang... The Flint, Michigan robbery...
Item #688344
May 19, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 19, 1934
* John Dillinger gang
* Flint, Michigan bank robbery
Page 3 has one column headings: "$30,000 RAID IS LAID TO DILLINGER GANG" "Presence of Leader Himself in Foray on Bank at Flint, Mich., Is Doubted" "Woman One Of The Band" and more. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 30 pages, rag edition in ni... See More
The Great Depression to end early ?...
Item #688340
May 24, 1931
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 24, 1931
* The Great Depression will end early ?
The front page has a optimistic banner headline: "WE'LL BEAT SLUMP: MELLON" with subheads and small photo of Andrew Mellon. Nice for display. Of course this didn't happen and the U.S. suffered through the 1930's.
Complete with 24 pages, rag edition in great condition. A few small binding holes ... See More
North Carolina secession report in a North Carolina newspaper...
Item #688320
May 22, 1861
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, May 22, 1861
* North Carolina secession
* American Civil War
Certainly the most notable report is the pg. 2 news headed: "Secession Of North Carolina!" "One of The Confederates States" "North Carolina Free--Lincoln's Military Despotism Repudiated" which also includes the two "Ordinance" reports ... See More
Vincent Van Gogh letters to brother Theo (1937)...
Item #688315
May 30, 1937
BOOK REVIEW Section only of the New York Times, May 30, 1937
* Vincent Van Gogh - Dutch painter
* Letters to his brother Theo
* Katherine Woods book review
The front page of this section has a banner heading: "VAN GOGH'S LETTERS TO THEO; His Correspondence With His Brother Makes a Book of Rare Quality" with illustration of Van Gogh.
Complete book review section only with 20... See More
1972 Pieta (Michelangelo) sculpture vandalism...
Item #688289
May 22, 1972
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. May 22, 1972
* Pieta - Italian Renaissance sculpture
* Michelangelo - sculptor - painter
* Vandalism by Laszlo Toth
The front page has a three column heading: "Michelangelo's Pieta Smashed by Hammer" with two related photos. (see)
Complete with 26 pages, tiny binding holes and a little wear along the spine, otherwise very nice.... See More
Laying the cornerstone of the Smithsonian Institution...
Item #688235
May 03, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 3, 1847
* Smithsonian Institution
* Cornerstone Laid
* From Washington D.C.
Taking fully 3 1/2 columns on pages 1 and 2 is the most detailed account o the laying of the cornerstone of the Smithsonian Institution you could possibly want. But not surprising to find this extensive report in this newspaper from the nation's capital... See More
The Battle of Cerro Gordo in the Mexican War...
Item #688234
May 15, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 15, 1847
* Mexican-American War
* Battle of Cerro Gordo
* Winfield Scott vs. Santa Anna
Page 3 has a reporter headed: "The Battle of Cerro Gordo" mostly taken up with a detailed letter from Major Wm. Turnbull.
The Battle of Cerro Gordo was a key American victory in the Mexican War, wherein General Winfield Scott's tr... See More
Much on the Battle of Cerro Gordo in the Mexican War...
Item #688233
May 19, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 19, 1847
* Mexican-American War
* Battle of Cerro Gordo
* Winfield Scott vs. Santa Anna
Page 2 has a lengthy report headed: "The Battle of Cerro Gordo" and next to it is: "Battle of Cerro Gordo--Mexican Account".
The Battle of Cerro Gordo was a key American victory in the Mexican War, wherein General Winfield S... See More
King Abdullah I bin al-Hussein... Country of Jordan...
Item #688220
May 26, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 26, 1946
* Jordan gets independence from Britain
* King Abdullah I of Jordan photo
* Emir of Transjordan
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Trans-Jordan Emir Becomes King In Setting of Arabian Pageantry" First report coverage continues on page 4 with photo of Abdullah I of Jordan. (see)
Complete 1st section only with ... See More
Bainbridge, Georgia lynching...
Item #688205
May 25, 1937
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 25, 1937
* Willie Reed negro lynching in Bainbridge, Georgia
The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "Body Of Slayer Dragged Around Square; Burned" First report coverage on the lynching of Negro Willie Reed at Bainbridge, Georgia.
Complete with 34 pages, rag edition in great condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.
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1876 Yuba City bus disaster...
Item #688186
May 22, 1976
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 22, 1976
* Yuba City high school bus disaster
* Martinez, California crash accident
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "School Bus Crash Near S.F. Kills 28" with subhead and related photo w/ map. A few more photos are on the front page of section II.
Complete sections I & II totaling 50 pages, good condition.... See More
Fifth Avenue, New York (1892)... Beautiful full-color illustration...
Item #688179
May 05, 1892
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY, New York, May 5, 1892 The front page of this issue is very colorful and shows a horse-drawn coach traveling along a busy New York street, captioned: "A May Morning on Fifth Avenue".
Color front pages of Leslie's were quite rare during the late 19th century. This is certainly one of the earliest, and perhaps the best we've se
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Color front pages of Leslie's were quite rare during the late 19th century. This is certainly one of the earliest, and perhaps the best we've se
1931 Golden Gloves boxing vs. France...
Item #688140
May 31, 1931
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 13, 1931
* First Golden Gloves boxing tournament vs. Europe (France)
* Soldier Field- United States boxers - Best title to be had
The front page has a nice banner headline: "U.S. BOXERS BEAT FRANCE: 5-3" with subheads. (see) Sport's section has round by round description and two related photos. Seven more related photos are on the back page. Great to... See More
Ulysses S. Grant at Vicksburg...
Item #688080
May 23, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, May 23, 1863 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "IMPORTANT NEWS" "The Operations of Gen. Grant Against Vicksburgh" "A Great Battle at Edwards' Ferry" "Defeat of the Rebel General Pemberton" "Heavy Losses on Both Sides" "Details of Grant's Movements" "News From New Orleans" &... See More
General Grant and Robert E. Lee...
Item #688073
May 17, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, May 17, 1864
* Battle of Spotsylvania Court House
* Ulysses S. Grant vs. Robert E. Lee
* Civil War Overland Campaign
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE GRAND CAMPAIGN" "The Situation In Virginia" "Advices from General Grant to Monday Morning" "Hostilities Suspended by Impassable Roads" "The Troops In Fin... See More
Entire front page is a huge Civil War map...
Item #688049
May 30, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 30, 1864
* Rare full front page Civil War map
* Ulysses S. Grant's Overland Campaign
Civil War maps on the front pages of daily newspapers were relatively few, and even fewer were those large enough to take over half the page. But just an exceedingly few Civil War newspapers had the entire front page taken up with a map. This is one.
The map is headed: "... See More
Abraham Lincoln is laid to rest...
Item #688008
May 05, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 5, 1865 Much on the Lincoln funeral with first column heads including: "Our Dead President" "The Obsequies At Springfield" "Last Honors to the Great Departed" "He Is Laid Gently to Rest" "Exercises At the Cemetery" "Scenes & Incidents". There are also some ftpg. items relating to the closing events of the C... 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
The Manifesto of Joseph Smith III... African slave trade...
Item #687956
May 04, 1860
NEW YORK HERALD, May 4, 1860 The back page has: "The Mormons" "A Manifesto From Joseph Smith, the Son of the Prophet". The report is mostly taken up with his Manifesto, beginning: "The following is the manifesto of young Joe. Smith, for the organizatin of a new Mormon Church: In taking the head of the Mormon Church, I am running counter to the opinions of many people...
... 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
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* 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
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
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
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
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
Just the fourth American in space...
Item #687513
May 28, 1962
DAILY NEWS, New York, May 28, 1962
* Scott Carpenter orbits earth
* Project Mercury-Atlas 7 rocket
The front page reports: " 'Supreme Experience' CARPENTER'S STORY OF ORBIT with a related subhead & a photo of Scott Carpenter and his wife from shortly after his historic orbital flight.
Tabloid-size, complete in 28 pages, nice condition.... See More
Signed by President John Adams...
Item #687491
May 02, 1798
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, May 2, 1798
* 18th century American publication
The back page has an: "Address to the President" from the merchants & traders of Philadelphia, with his response signed in type: John Adams.
Four pages, good condition.... See More
Civil War map takes up the entire front page...
Item #687484
May 27, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, May 27, 1862
* Rare full page Civil War map & more
* Peninsula campaign - George McClellan
The entire front page is taken up with a huge and very detailed Civil War map with a banner heading: "THE IMPORTANT STRATEGIC MOVEMENTS IN VIRGINIA" along with: "Scene Of Operations in Front of Richmond, in the Valley & on the Line of the Upper Potomac--Th... See More
1908 Woman serial killer Belle Gunness...
Item #687459
May 11, 1908
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, May 11, 1908
* Woman serial killer Belle Gunness
* La Porte, Indiana murder farm case
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "LA PORTE MYSTERY IS NOT YET COMPLETELY SOLVED" 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 ... See More
1952 Canada Lee death....
Item #687458
May 10, 1952
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, May 10, 1952
* Canada Lee death (1st report)
* Professional boxer & actor
* African American acting pioneer
Page 4 has a one column heading: "Canada Lee, Famous Negro Actor, Dead" with small photo. (see)
Complete with 24 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.... See More
1972 Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty signed...
Item #687452
May 27, 1972
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Mass. May 27, 1972
* Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty
* United States & Soviet Union
* Atomic - nuclear bombs - weapons
* Richard Nixon - Leonid Brezhnev
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "Summit nuclear accord" with lead-in: "Arms Control agreement" (see)
Complete with 10 pages, small binding holes along the spine/1st colum... See More
Eddie Arcaro wins 5th Kentucky Derby...
Item #687448
May 04, 1952
SECTION 2 (sports) only of The Detroit News, May 4, 1952
* Eddie Arcaro wins 5th Kentucky Derby
* Hill Gail - thoroughbred horse racing race
The front page of this section has a banner headline: "Arcaro and 110,000 All Hail Hill Gail" with 3 related photos. This was Arcaro's 5th and last Kentucky Derby victory.
Complete section 2 only with 24 pages, light toning at the margin... See More
1952 Gen. Francis Dodd hostage release...
Item #687391
May 12, 1952
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 12, 1952
* General Francis Dodd
* Korean War hostage release
* Geojedo Island, South Korea
The top of the front page has a three column photo with heading: "Released General Greeted On Arrival In Seoul" Also a one column heading: "NEWS ON GEN. DODD WITHHELD BY ARMY AS INQUIRY STARTS" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 44 pages, light toning at ... See More
The California bandit is finally captured...
Item #687369
May 15, 1874
NEW YORK TIMES, May 15, 1874
* Tiburcio Vasquez captured
* California bandido
* Los Angeles outlaw
The front page has a report of the capture of the infamous bandit Tiburcio Vasquez. Vasquez was a Mexican bandit who was active in California from as early as 1857 until his capture. The Vasquez Rocks, the steep, sloped rocks about 40 miles north of Los Angeles, were one of his many hid... See More
Fate of Col. Hayne... The Asgill Affair... Keep fighting, or not
Item #687347
May 02, 1782
THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET OR THE GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, May 2, 1782
* American Revolutionary War
The front page begins with a lengthy report headed: "Office of Finance" signed by: Robert Morris.
Page 2 begins with a very fine & detailed letter from Col. Stewart to Earl Cornwallis dated Sept. 9, 1781, being an account of the Battle of Eutaw Springs, South ... See More
Washington involved in a plan to exchange prisoners...
Item #687346
May 27, 1779
THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET OR THE GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, May 27, 1779
* American Revolutionary War
* General George Washington
* Exchange of prisoners talks
The front page begins with two detailed reward ads for deserted soldiers.
One-third of the front page and over one-third of page 2 are taken up with the: "Report of Commissioners for Settling a Cartel for the Excha... See More
Post 1873 Colfax, Louisiana massacre.....
Item #687335
May 07, 1873
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Indiana, May 7, 1873
* Post Colfax massacre - riot
* St. Martinville Parish, Louisiana
* Unrest continues in the State
The top of page 9 has one column headings that include: "LOUISIANA" "Progress Of The Civil War" "Picket Firing at St. Martinsville" and more.
Complete with 16 pages, nice condition.... See More
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