Occupation of Hawaii by the British...

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 1, 1843



* British occupation of the Hawaiian Islands



 Page 3 has a full column headed: "From The Sandwich Island", now known as the Hawaiian Islands, which concerns the Paulet Affair.

This was the unofficial five-month occupation of Hawaii by a British naval officer. It was ended by the arrival of American warships sent to ... See More  

Former slaves returning to Africa...

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 9, 1843  Page 3 has from Baltimore: "Departure of Emigrants For Liberia" noting in part: "...sailed yesterday...from Bond street wharf with between 70 and 80 emigrants destined for the Maryland colony on the coast of Africa under the patronage of the Maryland Colonization Society. They were all...manumitted slaves..." wi... See More  

Occupation of Hawaii by the British...

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 25, 1843



* British occupation of the Hawaiian Islands



Page 3 has a full column headed: "The Sandwich Island", now known as the Hawaiian Islands, with much detail on the Paulet Affair. This was the unofficial five-month occupation of Hawaii by a British naval officer. It was ended by the arrival of American warships sent to defend... See More  

The capture of slave ships...

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 5, 1843



* African slave trade

* Slavers - bark ship



 Page 3 has: "The African Slave Trade" which notes in part: "...arrived at New York from the coast of Africa, reports that four or five slavers were brought into port...the Brazilian barque Considentia, captured on the 17th March...with plenty of irons, but no slaves... See More  

Rare newspaper report on Francis Scott Key...

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 8, 1843  The top of page 3 has an article: "Francis Scott Key" concerning a speech he gave on St. Chrysostom.

It is rare to fine reports on Francis Scott Key beyond his penning the words to the Star Spangled Banner in 1814, and his death in 1843.

Four pages, very nice condition.... See More  

Capitulation of Czechoslovak...

TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, September 27, 1938



* German occupation of Czechoslovakia

* Adolph Hitler & the Nazi Party



The top of the front page has a banner headline: "CZECHS DEFY GERMANY" with subhead. (see) Coverage on the capitulation of Czechoslovakia by Adolph Hitler and Germany.

 Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 12 pages, ligh... See More  

1899 Harvard-Yale football game...

SPORT'S SECTION ONLY of the New York Times, November 23, 1919



* Harvard Crimson vs. Yale Bulldogs 

* Ivy League - NCAA college football



The top of the front page has a banner heading: "Crimson Eleven Conquers The Blue Before Throng Of 50,000, The Score Being 10 To 3" with subheads photos of some players and stats. Nice for display.

Complete sport's section only with ... See More  

Chasing after the Mexican bandit Pancho Villa...

THE SALEM EVENING NEWS, Mass., March 15, 1916 



* Pancho Villa crosses Mexican border

* Post Columbus NM New Mexico raid



The top of the front page has a two column heading: "PERSHING'S MEN CROSS THE LINE IN PURSUIT OF VILLA, IT IS REPORTED" with subhead. (see)

Other news of the day. Complete in 12 pages, light toning at the margins, generally nice. Should be handled with... See More  

A rare 17th century title...

A CONTINUATION OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PARLIAMENT IN SCOTLAND, London, England, July 9, (1689) 



* Very rare 18th century publication



The year is printed in the dateline of the first report at the top of page 1, as well as in the imprint at the bottom of the back page.

A very rare newspaper from England dealing primarily with Parliamentary affairs.

A single sheet issue with untrimmed... See More  

Protestants versus the Catholics...

THE IMPARTIAL PROTESTANT MERCURY, London, England, Feb. 17, 1681/2  This single-sheet newspaper is a fascinating paper published during this time of struggle between Catholics and Protestants in government.

News is entirely from England, with over half of the back page taken up with advertisements.

Complete as a single sheet issue, wide, never-trimmed margins, 8 by 11 3/4 inches, nice condi... See More  

Allies storm Sicily, Italy in 1943...

DAILY NEWS, WAR EXTRA, Los Angeles, July 12, 1943 



* Invasion of Sicily Italy

* Operation Husky



The bold banner headline announces: "SEIZE KEY SICILIAN PORTS" with subheads. More inside including a photo of General George S. Patton.

Complete with 36 pages, larger tabloid size issue measuring 19 1/2 x 13 1/2 inches, light wear along the central fold and spine, generally nice ... See More  

Rare title from the 1600's...

A COLLECTION FOR IMPROVEMENT OF HUSBANDRY AND TRADE, London, Jan. 15, 1697/8 



* Very rare 17th century publication



This is one of the more uncommon titles from the 17th century we have had the pleasure to offer, with the content relating much to the title.  The back page has a large chart showing prices of various grains by city.

Complete as a single sheet issue, never bound nor t... See More  

One of the more decorative mastheads of the 18th century...

INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, March 26, 1798



* Nice masthead engraving

* 18th century America



If you are looking for a handsome American newspaper of the 1700's which is displayable & priced reasonably, this is one of the best. This title features one of the more decorative mastheads of the era.

Complete in 4 pages, never-trimmed margins, generally in ve... See More  

L.A. Lakers win 1988 NBA title....

LOS ANGELES LAKERS, June 22, 1988



* Los Angeles Lakers win championship

* NBA basketball title vs. Detroit Pistons

* Best title to be had - rare as such



The front page has a three column color photo showing James Worthy battling Bill Laimbeer with one column heading: "Lakers Repeat as Champions in Tight Game" (see) The front page of the sport's section has a nice banner headl... See More  

Babe Ruth vs. Walter Johnson in 1942...

NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, August 24, 1942



* Famous Babe Ruth vs. Walter Johnson charity stunt

* Ruth hits home run in game  - Great photos



The sport's section (page 17) has a headline: "69,136 at Stadium Swell Met Benefits to $285,000" with subheads. Also a large photo of Ruth with heading: "The Babe Comes Home" and another smaller one showing his famous home ru... See More  

Ratification of the Prohibition amendment...

THE GREENSBORO PATRIOT (bi-weekly), North Carolina, January 20, 1919 



* Prohibition (no beer, liquor) wins

* 18th Amendment ratification

* 3/4 of the states needed is met



The top of the front page has a one column heading: "America First Nation To Legislate Liquor Out" with subheads. First report coverage on Nebraska formally ratifying the 18th amendment to the Constitution... See More  

1945 occupation of Japan begins...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 26, 1945 



* U. S. occupation of Japan begins 

* Third Fleet enters Sagami Bay 

* Chester W. Nimitz & William Halsey



The top of the front page has a four column headline: "U.S. WARSHIPS ENTER BAY BELOW TOKYO WHEN TYPHOONS DELAY OUR LANDINGS" with subheads and related photo. Coverage on the initial occupation Japan with the United Stat... See More  

1908 Theodore Roosevelt message...

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Feb. 26, 1908



* President Theodore Roosevelt message

* to Congress on America's waterways



The top of the front page has a banner headline: "IMPROVEMENT OF INLAND WATERWAYS" with subheads. (see) Message is signed in type: Theodore Roosevelt. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find i... See More  

Addressing the country on the coming Civil War...

 THE WORLD, New York, December 5, 1860 



* President James Buchanan

* State of the Union Address

* Southern tensions on the rise

* Prelude to the Civil War



Most of pages 2 and 3 are taken up with President James Buchanan's final state-of-the-union address, obviously with much focus on the disunion of the country & concerns for the coming Civil War.

It is headed: "PR... See More  

Early returns show Lincoln is doing well in the 1864 election..

BOSTON DAILY JOURNAL, Nov. 8, 1864  



* Abraham Lincoln's election (2nd)

* Original American Civil War reporting



In addition to much inside page reporting on the latest Civil War events, page 2 has items concerning the election. Final results would not be known until the next day, however various partial returns are noted here (see photos), almost all showing Abraham Lincoln looking... See More  

Amelia Earhart lost in 1937...

THE NEWS AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, North Carolina, July 4, 1937.

 

* Amelia Earhart famous disappearance

* Searching the Pacific Ocean



The front page has a two column heading: "Amelia Earhart's Chance For Rescue Becomes Dim" with subhead. (see)

Complete 1st section only with 10 pages, light toning, a little margin wear with a few tiny tears, should be handled with care.... See More  

Cryotrons invented... smaller computers ?....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 6, 1957



* Invention of the Cryotron - Dudley Allen Buck

* Superconductivity - magnetic fields

* Bill Haley & His Comets touch down in London



Near the bottom of the front page is a three column photo with heading: "Cryotrons May Lead to Computers Cubic Foot in Size" (see) 1st report coverage on the invention of Cryotrons by Dudley Allen Buck at the... See More  

The Mexican War, with thoughts of California joining the Union... End of the Mormon War...

NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 17, 1846   Page 3 has: "Illinois. The Mormon War ended" which is an interesting account taking close to a full column. It notes in part: "...Articles of capitulation...drawn up to the following effect:..." followed by the four articles, which include: "The Mormon population to leave the State, or disperse immediately.... See More  

Rare reference to the 'Mormon Battalion' during the Mexican War... The slave trade... The Oregon Treaty with England...

NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 15, 1846  The top of the back page has a very notable report: "Mormon Volunteers" being a brief item noting: "Capt...Allen has reached Fort Leavenworth with 500 Mormon volunteer infantry. They proceed forthwith to join Gen. Kearney in his expedition against Santa Fe."

This is a very rare report on the 'Mormon Battalion'... See More  

1942 Cleo Wright lynching... Sikeston, Missouri....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 26, 1942



* Lynching of Cleo Wright - Negro

* Sikeston, Scott County, Missouri



Page 17 has a one column heading: "NEGRO IS LYNCHED BY MISSOURI CROWD" with subhead. (see)

Other news of the day throughout including much on World War II. Complete with all 32 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.



Rag edition in great condition.... See More