Early reports from World War I...
Item #661660
August 06, 1914
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, Aug. 6, 1914 The ftpg. has many one column heads on the early reports from World War I including: "BATTLE AT LIEGE STILL UNDER WAY" "German Casualties Placed at 8,000" "Another Attack Expected Tonight" "France is Likely to Aid Belgium" "FEEDING THE FIGHTING NATIONS" "Red Cross to Send A Relief Ship" "... See More
Very early reports from World War I...
Item #661659
August 03, 1914
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, Aug. 3, 1914 The front page has many reports from the early events of World War I with column heads including; "GERMAN ARMY OVER FRONTIERS" "Neutrality Treaties Openly Violated" "Russia Also Over the German Border" "Austria Fighting On the Drina" "ENGLAND TO MOBILIZE" "World Hangs on Great Britain's Word&qu... See More
Reports from the beginning weeks of World War I...
Item #661361
July 30, 1914
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, July 30, 1914 The last column on the ftpg. has a nice stack of headlines on the very early weeks of what would become World War I, including: "GERMAN NOTE TO RUSSIA" "Demands Her Intentions in Regard to Her Reported Mobilization" "Blood Is Flowing on the Danube" "Serbs Impeding the Austrian Advance Into Their County" "An... See More
Babe Ruth Home Run Record In 1921...
Item #660729
October 03, 1921
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, October 3, 1921.
* Babe Ruth breaks his own home run record with 59
* New York Yankees Baseball - 1st AL pennant
* One short of his prediction at beginning of season
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* Babe Ruth breaks his own home run record with 59
* New York Yankees Baseball - 1st AL pennant
* One short of his prediction at beginning of season
Page 8 has a one column heading: "G. H. Ruth Makes A New World's Record" with subhead. (see)
Other news of the day.Complete with all 14 pages, light ton
Other news of the day.Complete with all 14 pages, light ton
Boston Bruins win the Stanley Cup....
Item #660583
June 16, 2011
YORK DAILY RECORD, Pennsylvania, June 16, 2011 (Sports Section only) The front page of the Sports Section has a large photo of Zdeno Chara holding up the Stanley Cup with the heading "Killer B's cop Cup". Other headings include: "The Boston Bruins won their first Stanley Cup since 1972 by blanking Vancouver 4-0 in Game 7", "Thomas earns MVP nod" an... See More
On General Gage in America...
Item #660294
November 01, 1782
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, November, 1782 Inside has an article: "Account of the Arrival of General Gage in America in the Year 1774, With the Proceedings of the Americans in Consequence of the Boston Port Bill Until the Appointment of a Congress".
Included is one of the two plates called for, a foldout (has wrinkles).
Complete in 48 pages, 5 1/4 by 8 1/4 inches, one defective... See More
Boston Red Sox...
Nomar Garciaparra hits two grand slams on home field...
Item #660240
May 11, 1999
THE BOSTON GLOBE, Boston, Massachusetts, May 11, 1999
* Nomar Garciaparra's 2-grand slam performance
* Only occurrence of the feat on one's home field
The top of the front page has: "Garciaparra clouts two grand slams, 2-run homer in 12-4 rout of Mariners", which announces only the occurrence in MLB modern history that a ballplayer hit two grand slams in the same game on t... See More
Robert H. Goddard rocket w/ parachute 1st...
Item #660219
June 02, 1938
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, June 2, 1938
* Robert H. Goddard - rocketeer
* Rockets w/ parachutes experiments
* Roswell, New Mexico tests
The top of page 4 has a two column heading: "Soaring Rocket Ships Bring New Technique in Parachutes" (see)
Complete with all 14 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.... See More
Harry H. Frazee death...
Item #660177
June 05, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 5, 1929
* Harry Herbert Frazee death
* Boston Red Sox baseball fame
* Sold Babe Ruth to the Yankees
Page 29 has a one column heading: "H. H. FRAZEE DIES SUDDENLY AT 48" with subheads and photo. (see) 1st report coverage on the death of former Boston Red Sox owner Harry Frazee. He was known for selling Babe Ruth to the Yankees thus starting the Curse of th... See More
Masons... The Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Massachusetts...
Historic Green Dragon Tavern (Boston)...
Item #659936
December 02, 1820
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, December 2, 1820
* The Historic Green Dragon Tavern (Boston).
* The Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Massachusetts
The first column of the front page has 2 wonderful advertisements: one for a meeting which was to be held at the (now) historic Green Dragon Tavern, and the other for a meeting to be held by The Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Massachusetts (Masons).
A... See More
Bobby Orr & Boston Bruins win 1972 Stanley Cup...
Item #659926
May 12, 1972
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Mass. May 12, 1972
* Stanley Cup championship
* NHL - National Hockey League
* Boston Bruins - Bobby Orr
Page 5 has a three column headline: "Bruins win Cup, top Rangers, 3-0" (see) First report coverage on Bobby Orr leading the Boston Bruins to the 1972 Stanley Cup.
Ten pages, hole on the front page a,long the central fold near right margin, binding holes... See More
James Monroe's Presidential Tour...
Item #659737
April 24, 1819
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 24, 1819
* Details About James Monroe's Visit to Nags Head and Roanoke Island
* Monroe Support of Albemarle Sound Direct Outlet
* Response to Citizens of Plymouth, Signed in Type
On the frontpage under "President's Tour" are details about James Monroe's visit to N. Carolina stating his boat anchored at Nags Head, and later visit... See More
Portraits of various dog breeds...
Harlam River... Fishing... Lake George, New York...
Item #659736
September 23, 1854
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston MA, September 23, 1854
* Images of various dog breeds
* View of Lake George, New York
This 16 page newspaper is one of the few illustrated newspapers of that time. The famed Harper's Weekly didn't start until 1857. The woodcuts in these issues give the public a sense of what was going on around America at the time. This particular issue has the follo... See More
1852 view of Newport, Rhode Island...
Item #659734
July 24, 1852
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, July 24, 1852
* Newport, Rhode Island prints
* Boston's asylum for the blind
Nice ftpg. portrait of Henry Clay seated at a chair with a dog resting on the floor, plus text. Two page article inside has nearly a halfpg. view of Newport, Rhode Island plus a "View Of the First Beach" and four smaller illus. of notable landmarks. Bkpg. has two ... See More
Early views of Chicago, Charleston & other towns...
Item #659730
March 24, 1855
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, March 24, 1855
* Early views of Chicago & Charleston
* Shelburne Falls
Inside are various small prints showing scenes at Shelburne Falls, North Adams, the Deerfield River, Saddle Mountain, Hadley, Mount Holyoke, & Mount Tom. There is a nearly half page bird's-eye view of the: "City of Charleston, South Carolina" and a bit smaller p... See More
First printing of "Barbara Frietchie", by John Greenleaf Whittier...
Item #659697
THE ATLANTIC MONTHLY, (Boston), October, 1863 This literary magazine contains the first publication of the famed poem by John Greenleaf Whittier: "Barbara Frietchie". It is a story of a very patriotic old woman in Frederick, Maryland, who would defy General Jackson as his troops entered town. The most famous line would have to be: "Shoot, if you must, this old gray head; But s... See More
Indian Council... Dexter-Gray governor ticket... James Madison signatures...
Item #659579
March 17, 1814
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, March 17, 1814
* Two Acts signed in block type by James Madison
* Proposal made to various Indian Chiefs
* Woodcut of a ship which includes the famous phrase: "Don't Give Up The Ship"
Front page contains two political Acts, each signed in type by Vice President: JAMES MADISON. The second page contains "...the substance of ... See More
3000 hits for "Big Poison"... with a photo...
Item #659493
June 20, 1942
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 20, 1942
* Paul Waner (Big Poison)- right fielder
* Boston Braves - 3,000th hit with photo
The sport's section (page 21) has a one column heading: "P. WANER GETS 3,000TH HIT, BUT BRAVES LOSE, 7-6" with subhead and box scores. (see)
Complete with all 30 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding ... See More
Allies capture Le Mans, France in 1944....
Item #659345
August 10, 1944
THE BOSTON POST, August 10, 1944
* Post D-Day France being occupied by U.S. Army
* World War II German defense falling apart
* Le Mans & more towns France falls to the allies
The front page has a four column headline: "BIG U. S. SWEEP NEARING PARIS" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much more on World War II. Complete in 14 pages, a f... See More
Danno O'Mahony wrestling...
Item #659171
June 28, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 28, 1935.
* Danno O'Mahony, Irish professional wrestler
* Eva Coo "The Mallet Murderer" electric chair
The front page has a one column heading: "MRS. COO, SCARNICI ARE PUT TO DEATH" with subheads. (see) Lengthy text continues on page 3 with photos of each.
Page 27 has a one column heading: "O'MAHONEY TOSSES LONDOS IN BOSTON" w... See More
Tommy Holmes consecutive game hit record...
Item #658917
July 07, 1945
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 7, 1945
* Tommy Holmes - Boston Braves
* Consecutive game hitting streak record
* Major League Baseball - MLB
The front page of section 2 (sports) has a one column heading: "HOLMES HITS IN 34TH STRAIGHT; TOPS RECORD" with subhead, small photo and box scores. First report coverage on Tommy Holmes breaking Rogers Hornsby National League record. He would ... See More
Latest news from the Revolutionary War...
Item #658578
May 15, 1781
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, May 15, 1781
* Rare American Revolutionary War publication
The front page has a brief item: "The American spy, mentioned a few days since, is taken at Harwich and will be examined before the Privy-Council. Many papers were found upon his person, touching a treasonable correspondence."
The front page also has some ... See More
Texas A&M Aggies Cotton Bowl & much more...
Item #658236
January 02, 1941
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, section 2 (sports) only, January 2, 1941
* Rose Bowl: Stanford Cardinals vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers
* Orange Bowl: Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Georgetown Hoyas
* Sugar Bowl: Boston College Eagles vs. Tennessee Volunteers
* Cotton Bowl: Texas A&M Aggies vs. Fordham Rams
The front page of this section has two banner headlines: "STANFORD, BOSTON COLLEGE WIN ... See More
St. Louis, Missouri...
Item #658230
March 14, 1857
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, March 14, 1857 This title was formatted much like the more popular "Harper's Weekly" being tabloid-size with several pages of prints. This title actually precedes Harper's, which did not begin publication until 1857. Within this issue are prints captioned: "Saint Louis, Missouri (5 scenes)" "New York Harbor Scene" "
... See More
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 1857...
Item #658229
March 21, 1857
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, March 21, 1857 This title was formatted much like the more popular "Harper's Weekly" being tabloid-size with several pages of prints. This title actually precedes Harper's, which did not begin publication until 1857. Within this issue are prints captioned: "Harrisburg PA (4 scenes)", "The Island of Nisida, Italy", "
... See More
Boston sleighing...
Item #657936
February 26, 1859
GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, February 26, 1859 The front page has an illustration "Representation of a Wild Boar Hunt in Algeria" with an accompanying article. Inside has a nice print of: "Sleighing Scene on Boston Neck" and "Cuban Volante, for Ladies in Fashionable Drives in the Paseo de Isabel, Havana" with articles on both. The bkpg. show... See More
The Vanderbilt International Cup...
Item #657734
October 22, 1904
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, 22, 1904
* The Vanderbilt International Car Race
* The Vanderbilt International Car Race
* The Tasmanian Dasure
This issue contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day accompanied by text, which include: The Vanderbilt International Cup Contest", "Steel Training Ship "Cumberland", Recently Launched at Boston Navy Yard", "Battleship "Ge
A substitute for British tea... Letter to the ladies of North America...
Item #657569
THE GLOCESTER JOURNAL, England, Jan. 4, 1768 (currently spelled Gloucester) Page 2 has a report from Boston concerning the finding of "hyperion or Labrador tea" in the colonies, of special interest given the recent non-importation of tea from England.Also an item noting: "By letters from Philadelphia we are credibly informed that a number of new buildings are going to ... See More
Babe Ruth's National League debut in 1935...
Item #657458
April 17, 1935
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 17, 1935
* Babe Ruth NL debut
* Boston Braves
* MLB baseball
The front page of section 2 (sports) has a one column heading: "Ruth's Homer And Single Win For Braves, 4-2" with small photo of Ruth crossing home plate. This game was notable as it was Babe Ruth's National League debut as member of the Boston Braves. He would account for all ... See More
Death of the Kennedy patriarch, in a Boston newspaper...
Item #655227
November 19, 1969
BOSTON HERALD TRAVELER, Nov. 19, 1969
* Joseph P. Kennedy death (1st report)
* Best title to be had ?
Although the headline announces the second landing of men on the moon, also on the ftpg. is a report of the death of Joseph Kennedy, patriarch of the Kennedy family. "Joseph Kennedy Dead; Private Family Rites" with a photo of him & another of his wife & 2 daughter... See More
Texas A&M Aggies Cotton Bowl...
Item #654973
January 02, 1941
THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Kansas, January 2, 1941
* Rose Bowl: Stanford Cardinals vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers
* Orange Bowl: Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Georgetown Hoyas
* Sugar Bowl: Boston College Eagles vs. Tennessee Volunteers
* Cotton Bowl: Texas A&M Aggies vs. Fordham Rams
The front page has a one column heading: "Stanford, West And Boston in Bowl Triumphs" with subhe... See More
Kernwood Country Club - in 1914...
Item #654419
July 13, 1914
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, July 13, 1914 Page 7 has nearly a full page devoted to the recently opened, prestigious Kernwood Country Club. Two large images surrounded by considerable text make this great for display. See images for details.
Complete in 14 pages, small binding holes and partially loose at the blank spine, but in very nice condition for the era. A bit fragile with edge chippin... See More
1st warship passes through the Panama Canal......
Item #654412
August 18, 1914
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, August 18, 1914 The front page has: "PERUVIAN DESTROYER FIRST WARSHIP THROUGH CANAL," with subhead: "It Makes The Trip This Morning - Steamer Admiral Dewey Also Passes Through" - followed by brief text datelined, "Colon, Aug. 18." Nice to have this brief mention directly under the masthead of the newspaper for display purposes. See ima... See More
"The Greatest Show On Earth" burns again...
Item #654407
November 21, 1887
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, November 21 & 26, 1887 The front page of the issue from the 21st has,"Fire Record," which provides an account of the devastating fire in Bridgeport, Connecticut at the winter quarters of P.T. Barnum's "Greatest Show On Earth." The issue of the 26th includes a follow-up report on page 1 which mentions the death of the famed rhinoceros, al... See More
Opening of the famed Panama Canal...
Item #654399
August 15, 1914
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, Aug. 15, 1914
* Panama Canal Inaugural - opening
* Atlantic Ocean connects Pacific
Page 2 includes a one column headline announcing a very historic event: the opening of the Panama Canal: "PANAMA CANAL OPENS" "Ancon First Big Ship to Pass Through" "Loaded With Full Cargo as a Test" "Goethals and Other Officials on the Ship&... See More
Francis Spellman becomes Archbishop of New York...
Item #654225
April 25, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 25, 1939
* Francis Spellman becomes Archbishop of New York
* American cardinal and bishop of the Catholic Church
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "BISHOP SPELLMAN OF BOSTON NAMED ARCHBISHOP HERE" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the American cardinal and bishop of the Roman Catholic Church becoming the sixth Archbishop of N... See More
Scenes of Indianapolis...
Item #654090
April 22, 1854
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, April 22, 1854 The ftpg. has an allegorical print of "April". Prints inside include: "The New Custom House, Charleston, South Carolina"; four prints of Indianapolis buildings including the "State House" & "Insane Hospital"; a back page print of "Market Square, Melbourne" and "Prince's Bridge, Melb... See More
The Great Awakening... Christian revival in New-Londonderry, PA...
Item #653754
May 21, 1743
THE CHRISTIAN HISTORY, (Boston), May 21, 1743 This was the first successful magazine in America although formatted unlike typical magazines. It was exclusively a chronicle of the Great Awakening in America, exclusively of secular news reports. It was preceded by just a few magazines which lasted but a couple of issues--one of which was by Ben Franklin. Even this title lasted but a few short ... See More
Montreal Canadians win the 1930 Stanley cup...
Item #653376
April 04, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, April 4, 1930
* Montreal Canadians - NHL Hockey
* Wins Stanley Cup title
The sport's section (page 28) has a banner headline: "Canadians Beat Boston, 4 to 3, and Win World's Hockey Title and Stanley Cup" with subheads, lineups and photo of Howie Morenz. (see) 1st report coverage on the Montreal Canadians winning the 1929-30 S... See More
Print of James Fenimore Cooper...
Item #653104
March 12, 1853
WAVERLEY MAGAZINE, Boston, March 12, 1853 A very ornate masthead with each page being decoratively trimmed. The ft-g features a print of: "J. Fenimore Cooper". Mostly literary content.
Sixteen pages, never bound nor trimmed, some wear at the edges.
Louis Brandeis, first Jew nominated for the Supreme Court...
Item #653003
January 29, 1916
CHICAGO HERALD, January 29, 1916 The top of a middle column of the ftpg. is headed: "BRANDEIS, NAMED FOR HIGH COURT, FACES BIG FIGHT" "Many Senators Oppose Boston Lawyer, Chosen to Fill Vacancy on Supreme Bench" "First Jew For Post" "Wilson Will Lead Contest for Confirmation and is Confident His Candidate Will Be Approved". The ... See More
Ben Franklin from the Revolutionary War...
Item #652909
THE AMERICAN MUSEUM, Philadelphia, December, 1789 American magazines from the 18th century are increasingly uncommon. This was one of the more successful titles.Among the various articles within is a letter to "...all captains & commanders of armed ship...now in war with Great Britain..." from 1779, signed in type: B. Franklin; "The Desperate Negro" which is the fam... See More
Short story by Charles Dickens... News from the California gold fields...
Item #652693
May 18, 1850
BOSTON MUSEUM, May 18, 1850 Page 6 has: "A Short Story by Dickens" contained here in its entirety (see). The back page has over 2 column headed: "Arrival of Three California Steamers" with much news from there including much on gold mining.
Eight pages, decorative masthead, very nice condition.
Detailed review of Les Misérables...
First printing of Nathaniel Hawthorne's "Chiefly About War Matters"...
Item #652426
THE ATLANTIC MONTHLY, (Boston), July, 1863 * Nathaniel Hawthorne's "Chiefly About War Matters"
* an original, contemporary printing - 1st appearance
signed with the pen name "A Peaceable Man"
* same year review of Victor Hugo's, "Les Misérables"
When one thinks of Nathaniel Hawthorne, most minds are rightfully immediately drawn to his mas... See More
Conflict between the Cherokee and Iroquois Nations... Smoking the Calumet of Peace...
Item #652387
February 13, 1768
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, February 13, 1768 As inside report under the heading, "AMERICA - New York," tells of a visit from South Carolina by a number of chiefs of the Cherokee Nation requesting the U.S. government mediate a dispute between the Cherokee Nation and the Six Nations of the Iroquois. Included is a mention that on the day after their arrival, "...three of the Mohawk Ch... See More
Battle for Caen, France in 1944....
Item #652214
June 29, 1944
BOSTON TRAVELER, June 29, 1944
* Battle of Caen - France
* Post D-Day invasion
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a nice banner headline in bold lettering: "NAZIS HURL 2 ARMIES IN CAEN BATTLE" with subhead. (see) Nice for display.
Complete with all 24 pages, nice condition.
The fall of Cherbourg, France imminent...
Item #652213
June 25, 1944
THE BOSTON HERALD, June 25, 1944
* Post D-Day France being occupied by U.S. Army
* World War II German defense falling apart
* Cherbourg France falling to the allies
The top of the front page has a nice banner headline: "YANKS SET UP CHERBOURG KILL" with subhead and related photo.
Incomplete issue containing 28 of the 56 pages, nice condition.... See More
Madison Square Garden II sold...
Item #652118
April 07, 1911
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, April 7, 1911 The front page has a one column head: "Dispose of Madison Square Garden for Big Skyscraper Site". The article begins: "Madison Square Garden, the largest assembly building in New York city, was sold Thursday which already has laid plans for tearing down the structure and erecting on the site five modern skyscraper... See More
India's Constitution announced... Independence realized...
Item #651873
January 24, 1950
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, MA, January 24 & 25, 1950 (a two-issue set) Although India's Independence was guaranteed as of 1947, it did not become a reality until January 26, 1950, when its Constitution became official. This two issue set contains details regarding the Constitution (inside, with photo), the declaration of the former king stepping down from power, and the a... See More
Fighting the Indians during the Civil War...
Item #651471
September 24, 1863
BOSTON DAILY ADVERTISER, Sept. 24, 1863
* Battle of Chickamauga
Among the column heads on the Civil War are: "From Gen. Rosecrans's Army - The Fight Still in Progress" "Gen. Blunt's Campaign - The Indian Territory and Western Arkansas Regained to the Union" "Fromm Gen. Rosecrans's Army" "War's Changes" "The Latest Instance of... See More
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