Monroe's state-of-the-union address...
Item #647604
November 21, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 21, 1818 Inside has 6 pages of detailed charts on the various imports into the United States. Further on is the: "Message" of the President to Congress, being the annual state-of-the-union address signed in type: James Monroe. This address takes nearly 4 pages.
Complete in 16 pages, 6 1/4 by 9 1/2 inches, in general very good condit... See More
Published by P.T. Barnum...
Item #647597
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, Jan. 22, 1853 * Published by P. T. Barnum
Among the prints are: "Captain Ericsson Explaining His Invention to the Editors of New York" "Floating Mortar" "Astor Place Opera House" "Ball of the New York Fire Department..." "The Seals of Jerusalem" a nice town view of: "Concord, New Hampshire with 5 smaller... See More
Lafayette... Indian Treaty at Green Bay...
Item #647594
October 16, 1830
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 16, 1830
* Much on Lafayette
* Treaty with the Winnebago Indians
* James Madison
The front page has an article: "Lafayette" which tells of his kindness to America. Inside has more with an article headed: "General Lafayette" which includes two letters each signed by him in type: Lafayette concerning troubles in France and... See More
Thomas Edison Honored In 1928....
Item #647586
October 21, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 21, 1928.
* Inventor Thomas Alva Edison
* Honored By President Calvin Coolidge
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "EDISON IS DECORATED BY NATION AND HAILED BY THE PRESIDENT" with subheads. (see) Lengthy text continues inside. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news of
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* Inventor Thomas Alva Edison
* Honored By President Calvin Coolidge
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "EDISON IS DECORATED BY NATION AND HAILED BY THE PRESIDENT" with subheads. (see) Lengthy text continues inside. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news of
Yankee Doodle transcontienental flight record....
Item #647585
October 26, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 26, 1928
* Monoplane airplane "Yankee Doodle"
* Transcontinental non-stop flight record
* Captain Charles B.D. Collyer
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "NEW COAST-TO-COAST MARK SET BY THE YANKEE DOODLE IN FLIGHT TO LOS ANGELES" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the record breaking transcontinental flight of the... See More
Concerning the Choctaw Indian Treaty...
Item #647579
April 09, 1831
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 9, 1831 The report headed: "Choctaw Treaty" is not the text of it but information concerning it including 3 letters each signed in type: Andrew Jackson. This report takes 1 1/2 pages. Also "Chesapeake & Ohio Canal" much text on: "Congressional Reports".
Complete in 24 pages, 6 1/4 by 9 3/4 inches, very... See More
Alexander Alekhine wins chess tournanment...
Item #647576
June 18, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 18, 1929
* Alexander Alekhine wins chess tournament
* Russian and French chess grandmaster
The sport's section (page 27) has a one column heading: "ALEKHINE IS FIRST IN SPECIAL EVENT" with subhead. (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, sports and adverti... See More
Very extensive reporting on the Mexican War...
Item #647570
November 13, 1847
THE DAILY UNION, Washington, Nov. 13, 1847 Two-thirds of the front page are taken up with lengthy & detailed: "Official Dispatches" "Battles of Conatreras and Churubusco" which includes two lengthy letters signed in type by: Winfield Scott.
Coverage of the Mexican War continues to take off of page 2, and nearly half of page 3 with reports from Generals Pillow, Twiggs... See More
News from "the rebellion"...
Item #647556
September 19, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 19, 1861
* First Battle of Lexington
* Missouri State Guard victory
Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil war are: "THE REBELLION" "Important News From Maryland" "Rebel Demand for the Surrender of Lexington" "Important News From Kentucky" & much more.
Eight pages, nice condition.... See More
Wholesale desertions from the rebel army...
Item #647553
February 17, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 17, 1863 Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "The Blockade of Charleston Not Broken" "Sinking of the Rebel Steamboat W. H. Starke" "Conservationist & Activity at Savannah" "News From the South" "Bill to Sequestrate the Property of Union Men" "Wholesale Desertions" The Loss of the Hatteras&quo... See More
Burining of convents in Spain (1931)....
Item #647548
May 12, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 12, 1931
* Burning of Convents in Spain
* Marcha Real - national anthem
* Madrid churches & others - riots
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "RIOTS IN 7 SPANISH CITIES; CHURCHES LOOTED, BURNED; MARTIAL LAW IS DECLARED" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the burning of convents in Spain. Always nice to have notable events ... See More
Babe Ruth birthday photo... Thomas Edison...
Item #647524
February 17, 1929
NEW YORK TIMES (Rotogravure Section only), February 17, 1929
* Babe Ruth birthday photo
* Thomas Edison & Henry Ford
This section is loaded with photos involving sports, entertainment, fashion and much more. The front page has a photo titled: "A Birthday Cake Fit Four A Sultan: Babe Ruth" Also 2 related photos regarding Thomas Edison's birthday as well.
Complete rotograv... See More
Military affairs on the Mississippi River...
Item #647523
March 22, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, March 22, 1862 Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "Affairs On the Mississippi" "The Great Fight at Island No. 10" "Beauregard At Corinth, Miss." "Movements of the Rebels at Memphis" and more.
Eight pags, good condition.
Notre Dame's 1st home loss in 23 years...
Item #647509
November 18, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, November 18, 1928
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish football
* 1st home loss in 23 years
* Coach Knute Rockne
The front page of this section has a one column heading: "NOTRE DAME BEATEN BY CARNEGIE, 27-7" with subheads and lineups. (see) This was Notre Dame's first defeat on there home field in 23 years.
Other sporting news of the day.... See More
Marion Parker murder.... William Hickman....
Item #647504
December 23, 1927
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 23, 1927
* Marion Parker kidnapping and murder
* William Edward Hickman captured
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "HICKMAN CAUGHT IN OREGON, CONFESSES KIDNAPPING GIRL, SAYS ANOTHER KILLED HER" with subheads. (see) Much more on pages 4 & 5. First report coverage on the capture of William Edward Hickman. Always nice to have notab... See More
Federal Radio Commission creation...
Item #647499
February 24, 1927
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 24, 1927
* Federal Radio Commission created (FRC)
* Future Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
* President Calvin Coolidge signs bill
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "President Signs the Radio Control Bill; Will Name Board of Five to Regulate Air" (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 48 pages, l... See More
Address to the President with his response...
Item #647480
May 16, 1798
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, May 16, 1798
* 18th century America
* John Adams address
Pages 2 & 3 have an address to the President from the: "Young Men of the City of Philadelphia..." with his response to them signed in type: John Adams. Much other news of the day.
Four pages, some foxing, nice condition.... See More
Woodcut Newspaper... views of cities...
Item #647464
April 23, 1853
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, April 23, 1853
Two halfpg. illus. inside: " View Of the Main Street, Richmond, Virginia" & "Church Of St. James The Less, Near Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia". Nearly halfpg: "View Of The City Of Hartford, From The River--Showing An Old-Fashioned Steamboat". Almost a fullpg: "Madam Josephine Fortune Clofullia , The Bearde... See More
Easton, Pennsylvania quarry explosion disaster...
Item #647431
March 27, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 27, 1942
* Easton, Northampton Co., Pennsylvania
* Lehigh Portland Cement Company
* Limestone quarry explosion disaster
The front page has one column headings that include: "31 BLOWN TO DEATH AS QUARRY BLAST JARS 2-STATE ZONE", "Premature Explosion of 21 Tons of Gelatinite Near Easton Is Felt Over 50-Mile Radius" and more. (see) First report co... See More
The Modoc Indian War, and the massacre...
Item #647421
June 10, 1873
ROCHESTER DEMOCRAT & CHRONICLE, New York, June 10, 1873 The top of the ftpg. has column heads on the Modoc Indian War, with: "THE MODOCS" "A Cruel Massacre" "A Train of Prisoners Attacked by Oregon Volunteers" "Little John, Tehee Jack, Pony Mooch and Others Killed". Page 3 has an interesting article: "Abraham Lincoln's Duel--Forgotten Inci... See More
1928 rocket car experiment...
Item #647410
May 10, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 10, 1928
* Rocket car automobile
* Motorless tests
This 56 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 11: "GERMAN 'ROCKET' CAR SPOUTS DENSE SMOKE" "Our Commercial Attache at Berlin Tells Washington of New Speed Automobile" (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. A little irregular along the spine, nice condition.... See More
New London, Texas School Explosion...
Item #647406
March 19, 1937
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, March 19, 1937
* New London, Texas school explosion
The front page has a banner headline: "500 Bodies Taken From School Ruins" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the New London School explosion.
Other news, sports, advertisements of the day. Complete in 22 pages, a few tiny binding holes along the spine, nice condition.
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Civil War reports... A boiler explosion...
Item #647378
June 25, 1862
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, June 25, 1862 the ftpg. has column heads on the; "Terrible Casualty at Bridgewater ""Boiler Explosion at the Iron Works" "Six Men Killed & a Large Number Severely Wounded". Some Civil War reporting on pg. 2
Four pages, nice condition.
Questioning the slave trade...
Item #647305
THE AMERICAN MUSEUM, Philadelphia, August, 1790 * The African slave trade question
A wealth of fine content in this 18th century American magazine. Among the articles are an item concerning McGillivrary and his education; some queries to Congress concerning the slave trade, one bit noting: "Whether congress have not full & clear power to prevent any citizen...from being concer... See More
Paul von Hindenburg becomes president.....
Item #647285
May 13, 1925
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 13, 1925
* Paul von Hindenburg inauguration
* Becomes president of Germany
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "HINDENBURG TAKES OATH TO REPUBLIC AS REICH PRESIDENT" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Paul von Hindenburg becoming the president of Germany.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 44 page... See More
Firemen at work in 1856...
Item #647276
April 26, 1856
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, April 26, 1856 The ftpg. shows: "The Great Fire at Philadelphia" and another on the back page, showing fire fighters at work. Prints inside include: "Infantry of the French Imperial Guard" showing various uniforms; "The Punishment; of the Wheel" "Railway Celebration, Buffalo" "School For The Blind, Ninth A... See More
1st Daredevil killed over Niagara Falls...
Item #647253
July 12, 1920
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 12, 1920
* Charles Stephens - daredevil
* Over the Niagara Falls in barrel
* 1st death in this manner
The front page has a one column heading: "DIES IN NIAGARA, RIDING IN BARREL" with subheads that include: "English Barber 'Daredevil' Killed in Plunge as Craft Is Broken to Pieces" "Fails At The Water Curtain" and more. (see) Fi... See More
Early Los Angeles...
Item #647240
May 07, 1873
EVENING EXPRESS, Los Angeles, California, May 7, 1873 An early issue from this now-huge West Coast city containing various news of the day & a great wealth of ads.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, small edge tears, otherwise in very good condition.
Clarifing that only "white" freeman may vote in Pennsylvania...
Item #647238
April 07, 1838
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington City, April 7, 1838 Inside has three pages taken up with: "THE CONSTITUTION of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as Amended by the Convention of 1837-8". One of the more controversial items is that which specifies that African-Americans are not permitted to vote, noting here at the beginning of: "Article III, Sec. 1: In elect... See More
The will and funeral of Samuel Johnson...
Item #647237
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1784 Among the articles are: "Abstract of the Will of the late Justice Russell" which includes a full page plate of him (see photos). Also: "A Biographical Sketch of Dr. Samuel Johnson" which takes 12 pages; and "Antiquities in London Described", "Dr. Johnson's Will & the Ceremonial of his funeral... See More
Gloria Swanson marries Henri...
Item #647230
January 29, 1925
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 29, 1925
* Hollywood actress Gloria Swanson marries 3rd time
The front page has a one column heading: "GLORIA SWANSON WEDS A MARQUIS" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Hollywood actress Gloria Swanson marrying Henri, Marquis de la Falaise de la Coudraye.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 40 pages, irregular along ... See More
Oklahoma KKK martial law....
Item #647228
September 16, 1923
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 16, 1923
* KKK - Ku Klux Klan
* Oklahome under martial law
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "PUTS ALL OKLAHOMA UNDER MARTIAL LAW TO SUPPRESS KLAN" with subheads: "Governor Walton in Proclamation Says Organization Usurps State Sovereignty", "6,000 Troops To Be Called" and more. (see) Coverage on the Ku Klux Klan b... See More
Very unusual bicycle "improvement"...
Item #647218
May 29, 1869
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 29, 1869 The front page features an interesting print of a rather wacky bicycle called: "White's Improved Bicycle" which has a related article: "A New Style of Velocipede". Obviously it never caught on.
Many other articles & prints of inventions & improvements of the day. Complete in 16 pages, never bound nor trimmed, minima... See More
Health Spa... Hay Elevator...
Item #647216
July 29, 1876
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 29, 1876 The front page features a large illustration "the Pneumatic Health institute, at Milan, Italy" with accompanying article. Inside the issue is: Hofecker's Car Brake"; Smith's Hay Elevator and Carrier"; Clark's Steam Governor"; "Canan's Hydraulic Anchor Lift"; and more articles, illustrations and ad... See More
Steamboat fire engines....
Item #647200
February 16, 1884
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 16, 1884 The full ftpg. is a very dramatic print of: "The Floating Steam Fire Engines of New York--Burning of the Ferryboat Garden City" with an inset. Many other science-themed prints of inventions & improvements inside including; "A Snow Plow on te Grand Trunk Railway, Canada" "Terry's Boat Tricycle" & ma
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A Free Thinker's Religion... On Conjugal Love...
Item #647194
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1732 The issue begins with 26 pages of "A View of the Weekly Disputes & Essays in this Month". This section has various reports from the many newspapers in England including the London Journal, The Craftsman, Applebee's Journal, Universal Spectator, Fog's Journal, the Free Briton, the Weekly Register, and more. These newspa... See More
A series on "Notable Jews"...
Item #647173
June 22, 1893
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, June 22, 1893 Of special interest is item #11 of "Notable Jews - Leo N. Levi" which also includes a photograph & biography of him.
Among many other prints & photos is a full front page print of: "The World's Columbian Exposition at Chicago", a full page of prints concerning fire fighting; full pg. print of the iconic "Wash... See More
Unusual, short-lived newspaper...
Item #647156
THE VISIONS OF SIR HEISTER RYLEY: WITH OTHER ENTERTAINMENTS, London, 1710 Sir Heister Ryley, the fictitious editor of the Visions of Sir Heister Ryley, is a man interested in all fields of learning, a "stickler in the business of truth" and absolutely averse to siding with any political party. His little newspaper was a 4 page serial. It contained essays, letters and miscellaneous ... See More
General Marquis de LaFayette in retirement...
Item #647151
October 25, 1817
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 25, 1817 Inside has over 1 1/2 columns providing details of General Marquis de LaFayette's life of retirement. Another article: "Prisoners with the Indians" talks briefly about American citizens who were held prison in the vicinity of Lake Heron. Yet another discusses the origins of 'Trials by Jury".
Sixteen pages, 6 1/4 by 9... See More
Emperor & Empress of Austria... Terrific print of the ship Vermont...
Item #647137
June 25, 1859
GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, June 25, 1859
* Rare publication w/ great masthead
The front page has prints captioned; "The Emperor & Empress of Austria" and: "Life In Circassia". Page 4 has a huge & very nice print of: "The United States Line-of-Battle Ship Vermont" with an article on it.
Eight pages, ornate masthead features a... See More
How the Yankees failed to capture Fort Fisher...
Item #647129
January 14, 1865
THE WORLD, New York, Jan. 14, 1865 Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "WILMINGTON" "The Secret of the Failure to Capture Fort Fisher Let Out" "Telling Words From Gen. Grant" "Butler Never Thought of to Command the Expedition" "Ridicule of the Great Powder Boat" and more.
Eight pages, excellent condition.
A major setback for General Meade's army...
Item #647126
February 09, 1865
THE WORLD, New York, Feb. 9, 1865 Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "VIRGINIA" "Later Reports of the Advance of Gen. Meade's Army" "The Movement A Failure" "The Result A General Panic" "Our Forces Driven Back in Great Confusion" "THE DRAFT" "The Conscription to Go On" "Mr. Lincoln's View of th... See More
A battle of ironclads...
Item #647114
February 06, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 6, 1863 Among the ftpg. one column heads are: "Important From the South" "The Affair at Charleston Harbor" "The Union Iron-Clad Gunboat Ironsides Off Charleston" "Tremendous Military Efforts of the Rebels" "HIGHLY IMPORTANT NEWS" "Rebel Reports Relative to Affairs off Charleston" "The Port Completely Block... See More
Memoirs of John Carter, John Duckworth, & F.A.S. & Count de Choiseul-Gouffier...
Item #647109
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1817Whereas the issue includes reports from the Americas, including one from Haiti mentioning the building of a college with recommendations by William Wilberforce, perhaps the most interesting material are the multi-page memoirs of sculpture/architect John Carter, F.A.S., Admiral John Duckworth & Auguste de Choiseul-Gouffier. Also included are ... See More
Union forces occupy Fayetteville & Bowling Green...
Item #647083
February 28, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 28, 1862 Among the ftpg. column heads include: "The North Carolina Expedition" "The Seaboard Railroad in the Possession of the Union Forces" "Is Columbus Evacuated?" "Mysterious Visit of a Rebel Flag of Truce" "The Pursuit of Price & His Retreating Army" "Union Troops in Possession of Fayetteville" "Th... See More
A Proclamation from the infamous "Queen" Margaret Nicholson...
Item #647064
January 19, 1787
PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & DAILY ADVERTISE, Philadelphia, Jan. 19, 1787 The ftpg. has a fascinating: "Proclamation - By the Queen Margaret" who was actually the infamous Margaret Nicholson, who the previous year attempted to assassinate King George III some months prior. She was ultimately determined to be inside and was committed to the asylum at Bedlam, England. She had claimed--a... See More
Washington's letter to the English historian Catherine Macaulay...
Item #647034
February 01, 1786
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1786 Among the articles are: "Skeleton of Henry the First Doubted" "Original Letters of Gen. Washington & Mrs. Macaulay" "Moral & Intellectual Excellence of the Fair Sex" and so much more.
Near the back is "Foreign Intelligence" which includes news items from the Caribbean (see images) plus "Ame... See More
Horse racing magazine from Lexington, Kentucky...
Item #646999
THE THOROUGHBRED RECORD, Lexington, Kentucky, 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 horse racing-related photo with a great wealth of text inside on the horse racing. Many horse racing advertisements as well.
Note: The... See More
Salmon fishing & White House prints...
Item #646979
May 21, 1859
GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, May 21, 1859 The front page has a portrait of: "The Late John C. Warren, M.D." with a biography of him. Also a print of: "Hotel Des Iles Brittannique, in the Plazza Del Popolo, at Rome." with text. Inside has a nice print of: "Salmon Fishing" and: "London & Paris Fashions For May" with articles on b... See More
The King pardons deserters...
Item #646941
November 29, 1796
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Nov. 29, 1796 Half of the ftpg. text is taken up with: "By the King, A PROCLAMATION For Pardoning such Deserters from His Majesty's Marine Forces as shall return into His Majesty's Service on or Before the 31st Day of December...".
Twelve pages, 7 3/4 by 11 3/4 inches, good condition.
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