1900 Paris Exposition Universelle opens...
Item #682545
April 14, 1900
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, April 14, 1900
* Exposition Universelle (1900) opens
* Paris, France world's fair
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "THE PARIS EXPOSITION FORMALLY OPENED TODAY" 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 from... See More
1900 Battle of Paardeberg...
Item #682544
February 15, 1900
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Feb. 15, 1900
* Battle of Paardeberg - Second Boer War
* South African Republic & Orange Free State
* British forces victory - Frederick Roberts
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "OPERATIONS EXPANDING BRITISH BRACING UP" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era... See More
Adams's inauguration: the peaceful transfer of power...
Item #682538
March 13, 1797
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, March 13, 1797
* John Adams inauguration
* Thomas Jefferson
A very historic issue as it reports the true test of the great American republic: the peaceful transfer of power.
Page 2 has a report noting in part: "On Saturday at twelve o'clock...soon after his election, JOHN ADAMS as President of the United States attended in the Chamber of th... See More
Louis Brandeis retires from the bench...
Item #682536
February 14, 1939
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, Feb. 14, 1939 The front page reports: "BRANDEIS, 82, RETIRES FROM SUPREME COURT; HAD SERVED 23 YEARS" with related subheads and a photo of him headed: "Noted Liberal Leaves Bench".
Louis Brandeis was the first Jewish U.S. Supreme Court Justice.
Complete in 16 pages, nice condition.
Talk of an Amendment to eliminate slavery...
Item #682535
December 11, 1863
SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, Dec. 11, 1863 Page 2 has: "Constitutional Amendment Against Slavery" with some discussion. Also much on the Civil War including: "Late Rebel Dispatches" "What the Cavalry Did at Chattanooga" "Hard Marching & Religious Interest in the 10th Regiment" "Late Southern News" "Hard Marching &... See More
Lincoln's Proclamation... Repealing laws of slavery...
Item #682534
July 08, 1864
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 8, 1864
* Abraham Lincoln proclamation
* Slavery in America
Page 2 begins with: "OFFICIAL, By the President of the United States, A PROCLAMATION" noting: "...hereby appoint the first Thursday of August next to be observed by the people of the United States as a day of National humiliation and prayer..." s... See More
What will Sherman do?
Item #682532
January 05, 1865
THE WORLD, New York, Jan. 5, 1865
* Final months of the American Civil War
* William T. Sherman - post march to the Sea
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "SAVANNAH" "Present Condition of Affairs in the City" "What Will Gen. Sherman Do?" "Rebel Speculations as to his Future Movements" "THE SOUTHWEST" "campaign... See More
Grant, Sherman and Sheridan working together...
Item #682530
February 21, 1865
THE WORLD, New York, Feb. 21, 1865
* Final weeks of the American Civil War
* Capture of Columbia, South Carolina
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "SOUTH CAROLINA" "Grant, Sherman and Sheridan Moving Together" "Lee Reinforcing Beauregard" "Charleston Evacuated & Admiral Dahlgren on his Way to the City" "Details of... See More
Great coverage of Bull Run, or Manassas, in a Confederate title...
Item #682525
July 24, 1861
DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, July 24, 1861
* First Battle of Bull Run
* Manassas VA Virginia
* Great publication to have
Not only a newspaper from the Confederate states, but from the capital of the Confederacy. Given the date, it is not surprising that the content on pages 2 & 3 contain much on the historic Battle of Bull Run, the first major conflict of the Civil War. Th... See More
Baseball print from 1866...
Item #682522
December 01, 1866
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Dec. 1, 1866 The front page has a print of: "General Sherman's Reception on Board the U.S. Steamer Susquehanna".
But the more interesting item is the small print of: "Bernard J. Hanigan, Union B.B. Club, Morrisania, New York" which accompanies an article: "Our Base-Ball Illustrations" which has an article on Mr. Han... See More
Game of the Century... Norte Dame vs. Ohio Buckeyes...
Item #682519
November 02, 1935
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, November 2, 1935
* GAME OF THE CENTURY ?
* Ohio State vs. Notre Dame (day of)
* Famous comeback win (pre-game)
The front page of the sport's section has a nice banner headline: "NOTRE DAME BATTLES OHIO BEFORE 80,000" with subheads and lineups. (see) This would be the famous game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Ohio State Buckeyes. This g... See More
Print of the Irish bond... Cholera print...
Item #682514
December 02, 1865
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Dec. 2, 1865 The dramatic front page print: "Field Sports of New York--Car Racing on the Bowery". Also dramatic is a double page foldout print captioned: "Where The Cholera Comes From".
Other prints as well including one of: "The Irish Bond" from the Irish Republic. Also: "Catching Wild Horses in Paraguay" and... See More
The phrenological character of two notables...
Item #682509
September 01, 1854
AMERICAN PHRENOLOGICAL JOURNAL, New York, September, 1854 Phrenology is a theory stating that the personality traits of a person can be derived from the shape of the skull. Although holding no validity today, it was a popular science in the mid-19th century and this periodical focused on it.
Inside has the portraits of two notables along with their "Phrenological Character, Biographica... See More
1918 Urban Shocker baseball photo...
Item #682508
February 26, 1918
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Feb. 26, 1918
* Pitcher Urban James Shocker photo
* New York Yankees (Trade) - MLB baseball
Page 11 has a two column photo headed: "Says Yankees Will Miss Urban Shocker" with brief text. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era i... See More
1918 HMS Racoon wreck...
Item #682506
January 12, 1918
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Jan. 12, 1918
* HMS Raccoon disaster
* British destroyer wreck
The front page has a banner heading: "Ninety-Six Men Lost With British Destroyer" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper. Rare as such.
Complete w... See More
1918 Midwest Blizzard disaster...
Item #682505
January 07, 1918
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Jan. 7, 1918
* 1918 Midwest Blizzard disaster
* Chicago, Illinois snow storm
The front page has a six column headline: "CHICAGO BURIED UNDER SNOW" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper. Rare as such.
Complete... See More
1900 Bloomington, Illinois fire disaster...
Item #682499
June 19, 1900
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, June 19, 1900
* Bloomington, Illinois fire disaster
* McLean County
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "GREAT ILLINOIS FIRE" 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 from this era in paper.
Complete with 8 pages... See More
Lincoln's last public speech and last proclamation...
Item #682496
April 12, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, April 12, 1865
* Civil War is over speech
* Abraham Lincoln's last public speech
* Presidential proclamation 128
* Just 2 days before his assassination
This issue was printed just 2 days prior to Lincoln's assassination, with the front page containing what is noted as Lincoln's last speech.
The front page heads include: "OUR VICTORIES" ... See More
Early and rare newspaper from Tucson...
Item #682489
January 16, 1875
ARIZONA CITIZEN, Tucson, Pima County, A.T. (Arizona Territory), Jan. 16, 1875
* Very rare Old West publication
A very early & rare title from Southern Arizona published 37 years before Arizona would become a state.
Among the articles: "The Killing of William Moore" "Improvements About Town" "Local Mining Operations" "Chiracahua Apaches" &quo... See More
Rare title from this once-booming silver mining town...
Item #682485
October 31, 1891
PEOPLE'S ADVOCATE, Austin, Nevada, Oct. 31, 1891
* Very rare old West publication
A rare title from this small town at the very center of Nevada, at an elevation of 6575 feet. It was a booming silver mining area in the 1800's when the population exceeded 10,000. Today the population is 192. This newspaper lasted less than 2 years and only two institutions have any issues.
Four... See More
Various crime-related reports, including from Tombstone...
Item #682482
October 29, 1881
THE WEEKLY OREGONIAN, Portland, Oct. 29, 1881
* Rare Old West publication
A wealth of crime-related reports are found within, including a back page report from Tombstone, Arizona, on a prison escape. In a few days would be the report of the gunfight at the O.K. Corral.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, some archival strengthening at the spine, nice condition.... See More
From the foothills of the Sierra Nevadas...
Item #682481
January 24, 1874
FOOT-HILL WEEKLY TIDINGS, Grass Valley, California, Jan. 24, 1874
* Rare old West publication
* Many interesting advertisements
This town in Northern California was formally named "Boston Ravine" and then "Centerville". It began as a mining town, situated at the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountain range in Northeastern Calif. This is the volume 1, number 3 issu... See More
Terrific display issue on Lincoln's assassination...
Item #682478
April 16, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, April 16, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln's assassination
* John Wilkes Booth- Ford's Theatre
This date was a Sunday, and only rarely were Sunday newspapers bound into volumes held by libraries. As such, this date is arguably more scarce than the issue of April 15.
And when it comes to graphic appeal, it could also be argued that this edition of the 16th surpasses tha... See More
Check from Cooperstown, 1837...
Item #682476
This is a genuine check written on the "Otsego County Bank" of Cooperstown, New York dated Oct. 30, 1837. Included is the amount of $10 in the lower left corner with a signature in the lower right. There is a nice engraving of an eagle with an olive branch in its beak. Also a red ink cancellation.An early financial item & great to have from this town famous as the home of the Baseb... See More
First issue of this Napa, California newspaper...
Item #682469
April 03, 1884
THE NAPA JOURNAL, Napa, California, April 3, 1884
* Rare Old West publication
* Wine country
This is the first issue published, the volume 1, number 1 issue. Page 2 begins with: "Our Introduction" in which the publisher states the format of the newspaper. Much reporting from California & other news as well.
Four pages, various chipping at th3e margins, some margin tears... See More
Bounty land for military veterans... On Monroe's inauguration...
Item #682468
June 24, 1817
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., June 24, 1817 The front page has a report of the travels of the President on the steam boat Fulton, landing at Staten Island & his visits to the fort at Harlem Heights. Also to runaway reward ads. Page 3 has a runaway reward ad as well.
Four pages, nice condition.
The rare "steamer edition" from 1868...
Item #682464
August 29, 1868
THE ALTA CALIFORNIA - For Circulation In The Atlantic Started, Europe And South America, San Francisco, Aug. 29, 1868 At the top of the first column is: "Steamer Alta California" noting that it is: "...issued trial-monthly on the sailing of each steamer for Panama. It has the largest circulation of any Steamer paper on the Pacific Coast."
A very rare & early ne... See More
An event which never happened...
Item #682463
September 08, 1908
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, Sept. 8, 1908 The front pager features a two-line banner headline: "Sensational Reports of Attempt on the Life of President Roosevelt at Oyster Bay" with subheads: "Alleged That Shot Was Fired At Him Saturday" "Secret Service Officers Investigating But President Attaches No Importance to It--Crank With a Gun Arrested on the... See More
The battle of Fort Apache...
Item #682456
September 05, 1881
THE PHILADELPHIA PRESS, Sept. 5, 1881
* Battle of Fort Apache
* Indian massacre ?
* Eugene Asa Carr
The front page has most of a column taken up with what is known as the Battle of Fort Apache, which occurred in eastern Arizona Territory on September 1.
The top of a column is headed: "THE APACHE MASSACRE" "Confirmations of the Disaster To General Carr's Command&q... See More
'Notorious desperadoes lynched in Texas...
Item #682454
August 24, 1881
THE PHILADELPHIA PRESS, Aug. 24, 1881
* Orange TX Texas
* Lawlessness - lynchings
Top of the front page has column heads: "EIGHT MEN LYNCHED" "Notorious Desperadoes Summarily Disposed Of In Texas" "An Exasperated Community Compelled to Take the Law in Their Own Hands--A Story of Crime and Punishment".
An uncommonly lengthy & very detailed account of... See More
Nice headline on World War I...
Item #682444
August 24, 1916
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, Aug. 24, 1916 Some nice front page headlines on World War I including--in red ink--a banner: "FURIOUS BATTLE IN BALKANS" with other related subheads.
Complete in 12 pages, minor flaw at the very top of the front leaf, very nice condition.
Headlines on World War I...
Item #682443
July 29, 1916
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, July 29, 1916 The front page has a banner headline on World War I: "RUSSIANS BREAK GERMAN LINES" with subheads. A banner headline at the bottom of the ftpg: "End Of Second Year War Finds German Confidence Still Unshaken".
Complete in 16 pages, slightly close-trimmed at the right margin, great condition.... See More
Wilbur Wright wins the very first Michelin Cup...
Item #682434
January 01, 1909
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, Jan. 1, 1909 Page 3 has a rather inconspicuous report noting that Wilbur Wright had won the very first International Michelin Cup.
The Michelin Cup was an award sponsored by the French tire manufacturer Michelin for long distance flight made in airplanes. The contest would run through 1935.
The report, from LeMans, France, is headed: "Wright Winner O... See More
Treaty of Ghent ends the War of 1812...
Item #682430
March 01, 1815
MASSACHUSETTS SPY, OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, March 1, 1815
* Treaty of Ghent signed
* War of 1812 officially over
The front page has: "TREATY Of Peace And Amity, Between his Britannick Majesty and the United States of America.", the treaty which ended the War of 1812. The treaty contains a preface beginning: "His Brittanick Majesty and the United States of America, desirous... See More
1898 Battle of Manila Bay....
Item #682426
May 03, 1898
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, May 3, 1898
* Battle of Manila Bay, Philippines
* Admiral George Dewey's victory
* Spanish-American War
The front page has one column headings: "MANILA HAS FALLEN" "The Battle Of Manila" "Manila Cable Out" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to... See More
1896 St. Johnsbury, Vermont...
Item #682425
July 01, 1896
ST. JOHNSBURY REPUBLICAN, Vermont, July 1, 1896
* Caledonia County
* "Best Small Town"
Uncommon publication from Northern New England. Contains news of the day with several advertisements.
Complete with 8 pages, minor wear at the margins, generally nice.
Mary Wollstonecraft, one of the earliest feminists...
Item #682416
April 21, 1795
KENTISH GAZETTE, Winchester, England, April 21, 1795
* Mary Wollstonecraft - feminist
This newspaper has one of the more decorative & beautiful mastheads of the era. Note the two very detailed engravings on either side, one being the fabled Canterbury Cathedral. The back page has a brief item mentioned Mary Wollstonecraft, one of the earliest woman's rights advocates, with ment... See More
Terrific 18th century ship illustration...
Item #682414
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1748 * Great 18th century ship illustration
Certainly the feature item in this issue is the terrific, full page illustration of: "A Ship Of War" with considerable detail, and with most of the facing page having the "Explanation to a Ship of War of the third Rate with Rigging, &c., at Anchor".
The "Explanation" n... See More
Nice item on Sir Christopher Wren...
Item #682413
September 08, 1716
THE POST BOY, Sept. 8, 1716
* British architect Christopher Wren
* Rare publication w/ nice masthead
Near the top of the back page is a very significant item on the famous architect Sir Christopher Wren.
The report reads: "Christopher Wren, Esq., is removed from being Clerk of his Majesty's Works, and is succeeded by John Mercer Esq., formerly belonging to Mr. How's Offi... See More
News from America...
Item #682412
March 01, 1787
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1787 Included near the back is nearly a full page of: "American News" beginning with mention that Virginia has created duties on imports, with details. From New York is mention that: "Congress have lately concluded a negociation with the Court of Lisbon in respect of trade..." with some details. A few other items as well.
Included... See More
Day of thanksgiving in Boston... an abacus... music writing machine....
Item #682411
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1748 Interesting articles: "Invention of Writing Music by Playing It" with two small illustrations; "Articles For a General Peace" "Introduction to Heraldry" "A Religious Tax Proposed" "Proclamation Against Commerce with France".There is also content regarding the war in America & p... See More
1900 Columbus, Georgia Negro lynching...
Item #682409
June 09, 1900
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, June 9, 1900
* Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia
* Simon Adams (Negro) lynching - hanging
The front page has a small one column heading: "A Negro Lynched" (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
Complete with 8 pages, ... See More
1900 capture of Pretoria, South Africa....
Item #682408
June 05, 1900
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, June 5, 1900
* British capture Pretoria, South Africa
* Second Boer War - Frederick Roberts
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "PRETORIA HAS FALLEN THE VICTORIOUS ENTRY" 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
Peking China Massacre in 1900....
Item #682407
May 30, 1900
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, May 30, 1900
* Chinese Christians murdered
* Peking China Massacre
* Boxer Rebellion
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "MORE BOXER ATROCITIES CHRISTIANS MASSACRED" 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 from ... See More
Death of President Franklin D. Roosevelt...
Item #682398
April 13, 1945
BUFFALO COURIER EXPRESS, New York, April 13, 1945
* Franklin D. Roosevelt FDR
* Warm Springs, Georgia
* World War II - WWII
The front page two-line banner head: "PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT DIES; OATH IS TAKEN BY TRUMAN" with photos of both. One of the subheads: "Stroke Is Fatal While on Visit To Warm Springs".
Complete in 22 pages, toning at the central fold, a few mino... See More
Death of President Franklin D. Roosevelt...
Item #682397
April 13, 1945
BUFFALO COURIER EXPRESS, New York, April 13, 1945
* Franklin D. Roosevelt FDR
* Warm Springs, Georgia
* World War II - WWII
The front page two-line banner head: "PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT DIES; OATH IS TAKEN BY TRUMAN" with photos of both. One of the subheads: "Stroke Is Fatal While on Visit To Warm Springs".
Complete in 22 pages, a little right margin wear, generally ... See More
Italy surrenders unconditionally...
Item #682393
September 08, 1943
BUFFALO EVENING NEWS, New York, Sept. 8, 1943
* Italy surrenders
* World War II - WWII
The two line banner head announces: "ITALY SURRENDERS UNCONDITIONALLY" with various subheads and a detailed war map of the area. Photos of General Eisenhower and General Montgomery as well.
Has 50 of the 52 pages (lacking last section), various tears at margins and at the fold, mild wear,... See More
Lot of 32 issues of this family newspaper...
Item #682392
October 28, 1847
THE YOUTH'S COMPANION, Boston, 1847 A lot of 32 issues of this popular: "Family paper devoted to piety, morality, brotherly love...". The front page of each has a print, many of which are religious, but several of geographical formations, buildings, etc.
Each complete in 4 pages, small folio size, never bound nor trimmed, some edge wear & margin damp staining.... See More
1900 Battle of Spion Kop...
Item #682389
January 26, 1900
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Jan. 26, 1900
* Battle of Spion Kop - Second Boer War
* South African Republic & Orange Free State
* British forces loss - Ladysmith
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "SPIONKOP ABANDONED BY THE BRITISH FORCES" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard... See More
1900 Dawson City fire disaster... Klondike fame...
Item #682387
January 16, 1900
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Jan. 16, 1900
* Dawson City, Yukon Territory fire
* Klondike gold rush fame
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "DAWSON FIRE SWEPT" 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 from this era in paper.
Complete with 4... See More
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