Pneumatic Telegraph System...
Item #221332
February 14, 1885
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, February 14, 1885.
* Western Union
* Western Union
* Pneumatic Telegraph System
This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: Pneumatic System of the Western Union Telegraph Company - Tricycle - arial war vessel - Rail Mill engines - Aquatic velocipe
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Ty Cobb Signs with the Athletics...
Item #221324
February 09, 1927
THE DAILY REPUBLICAN, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, Feb. 9, 1927 The top of the front page has an article headed: "Ty Cobb Signs Today To Play With Athletics", "Former 'Georgia Peach' to Receive $75,000 Yearly...", with the text shown in the photos below.
Complete in 6 pages, a few minor margin tears, generally in very nice, clean condition.
Horace Greeley goes west....
Item #221294
August 17, 1859
THE NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, August 17, 1859 Page 6 has: "An Overland Journey. XX. The Emigration". Initialed at the end: H.G. Takes a little more than two columns.
Horace Greeley, founder & editor of the New York Tribune, visited the Yosemite Valley in 1859 during his trip to the West. The series of 34 travelogue articles is significant as it was the first widely-distr
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Horace Greeley, founder & editor of the New York Tribune, visited the Yosemite Valley in 1859 during his trip to the West. The series of 34 travelogue articles is significant as it was the first widely-distr
General Stevenson Killed...
Item #221285
May 12, 1864
THE DAILY SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, dated May 12, 1864.
* General Stevenson Killed
* Warren vs. Ewell
This is an authentic Civil War era issue containing many advertisements and Civil War reports from the day it was first reported. Some of the headings/reports include: "Fight Between Warren and Ewell", "Hancock's Fight Monday ont he Po", "Both Armies at
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* General Stevenson Killed
* Warren vs. Ewell
This is an authentic Civil War era issue containing many advertisements and Civil War reports from the day it was first reported. Some of the headings/reports include: "Fight Between Warren and Ewell", "Hancock's Fight Monday ont he Po", "Both Armies at
Fraser River Gold Discoveries in 1858....
Item #221244
August 10, 1858
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 10, 1858.
* Fraser River
* Gold Discoveries
Pg. 8 has: "The Frazer River Movements in Minnesota", "Overland Communication with the Pacific", "The High Northern Route via the Red River of the North", "Lake Winnipeg and the Saskatchewan River", and "Very Interesting Geographical, Topographical, Geological, Commercial and Political Facts, Discoveries and St
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* Fraser River
* Gold Discoveries
Pg. 8 has: "The Frazer River Movements in Minnesota", "Overland Communication with the Pacific", "The High Northern Route via the Red River of the North", "Lake Winnipeg and the Saskatchewan River", and "Very Interesting Geographical, Topographical, Geological, Commercial and Political Facts, Discoveries and St
The Question of Southern Slavery, 1858....
Item #221192
November 06, 1858
THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, NY, dated Nov. 6, 1858.
* Southern Slavery
* Southern Slavery
* Hon. James R. Hammond
The back page has: The Slavery Question In The South Comprehensive and Conservative View of the Field by a Southern Statesman The Northern Agitation Exhausting Itself--A Hopeful View of the Future Speech of Hon. James R. Hammond, Delivered at Barnwell Court House, October 28
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James Polk in 1847....
Item #221190
February 06, 1847
DAILY UNION, Washington, Feb. 6, 1847.
* James K. Polk treaty with Winnebago Indian Tribe
On the ftpg. under Official is the text of a treaty between the U.S. and the Winnebago tribe of Indians. Includes the names of the Indian leaders who signed the treaty with an x mark. Also signed by various officials and in type: James K. Polk. Other. Other news of the day includes: "Texas Ind
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* James K. Polk treaty with Winnebago Indian Tribe
On the ftpg. under Official is the text of a treaty between the U.S. and the Winnebago tribe of Indians. Includes the names of the Indian leaders who signed the treaty with an x mark. Also signed by various officials and in type: James K. Polk. Other. Other news of the day includes: "Texas Ind
1862 Georgetown SC civil war....
Item #221127
December 03, 1862
THE NEW YORK HERALD from New York, NY and dated December 3, 1862.
* Georgetown South Carolina SC - Iron Clad gunboats - Pensacola Florida Fl and more
* Original Civil War era complete issue on cotton & rag paper
This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition (except for being a little close cut at the spine) due to the use of cotton and rag paper... See More
Women's Motorcycle Tour of 1916...
Item #221073
September 14, 1916
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 14, 1916
* Women's Motorcycle Tour of America
* Women's Motorcycle Tour of America
* Augusta and Adelina Van Buren
Page 7 contains a somewhat brief yet significant article on the "motorcycle tour of 1916", headed: "4,000 Miles By Motyor Cycle" "New York Women Reach San Diego--Climbed Pike's Peak on Machines" with the dateline of San Diego, and the text reading: "After a motorcyc
Raid Near Harper's Ferry...
Item #221030
July 02, 1864
THE DAILY SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN,
Springfield, Massachusetts, dated July 2, 1864.
* Raid Near Harper's Ferry
* The Battle of Lost Mountain
This is an authentic Civil War era issue containing many advertisements and Civil War reports from the day it was first reported. Some of the headings/reports include: "Raid Near Harper's Ferry", "An Important Raid by General Wilson",
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* Raid Near Harper's Ferry
* The Battle of Lost Mountain
This is an authentic Civil War era issue containing many advertisements and Civil War reports from the day it was first reported. Some of the headings/reports include: "Raid Near Harper's Ferry", "An Important Raid by General Wilson",
Holly Springs, Mississippi...
Item #221004
November 07, 1862
THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, November 7, 1862.
* Holly Springs, Mississippi
* Warrenton, Virginia
* Pirate Alabama
This 8 page newspaper has a few margin tears, otherwise in good condition. . This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following FRONT PAGE Map: "THE EXPECTED BATTLE IN MISSISSIPPI, Ad... See More
The Fifteenth Amendment...
Item #220991
April 08, 1870
Here is a complete, genuine newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, dated April 5, 1870.
* The Fifteenth Amendment
* The Fifteenth Amendment
* Horace Greeley
* The Cuban Insurrection
This issue features many one column headlines covering events of the time including: "The Fifteenth Amendment: Addresses of Horace Greeley", "Reported Collapse of the Cuban Insurrection", and much more. Additional
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* The Cuban Insurrection
This issue features many one column headlines covering events of the time including: "The Fifteenth Amendment: Addresses of Horace Greeley", "Reported Collapse of the Cuban Insurrection", and much more. Additional
The Fifteenth Amendment...
Item #220989
April 03, 1870
THE NEW YORK TIMES, dated April 3, 1870.
* The Fifteenth Amendment
* The Fifteenth Amendment
* Bibles in Schools
* Judaism
This issue features many one column headlines covering events of the time including: "The Fifteenth Amendment: A Day of Jubilee Proclaimed", "The Bible in the Schools", "Reformed Judaism", and much more. Additional text is printed on the inside and back pages
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* Judaism
This issue features many one column headlines covering events of the time including: "The Fifteenth Amendment: A Day of Jubilee Proclaimed", "The Bible in the Schools", "Reformed Judaism", and much more. Additional text is printed on the inside and back pages
The Fifteenth Amendment...
Item #220988
April 12, 1870
Here is a complete, genuine newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, dated April 12, 1870.
* Indian Raid in Nebraska
* Indian Raid in Nebraska
* The Fifteenth Amendment
This issue features many one column headlines covering events of the time including: "The Indians: A Raid in Nebraska", "The Fifteenth Amendment: Immense Ratification Meeting at the Brooklyn Academy of Music", and much more. Addit
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This issue features many one column headlines covering events of the time including: "The Indians: A Raid in Nebraska", "The Fifteenth Amendment: Immense Ratification Meeting at the Brooklyn Academy of Music", and much more. Addit
The Crystal Palace of New York...
Item #220985
April 17, 1870
Here is a complete, genuine newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, dated April 17, 1870.
* The New York Crystal Palace
* The New York Crystal Palace
* Letter from an Indian Girl
* Napoleon
This issue features many one column headlines covering events of the time including: "A Crystal Palace for New-York", "An Indian Girl's Letter", "Napoleon to the people on the Significance of the Plebiscite", and much
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* Napoleon
This issue features many one column headlines covering events of the time including: "A Crystal Palace for New-York", "An Indian Girl's Letter", "Napoleon to the people on the Significance of the Plebiscite", and much
The Fifteenth Amendment...
Item #220984
April 18, 1870
Here is a complete, genuine newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, dated April 18, 1870.
* The Fifteenth Amendment
* The Fifteenth Amendment
* Indian Raid on the Union-Pacific
* The Ku Klux Klan of Alabama
This issue features many one column headlines covering events of the time including: "The Fifteenth Amendment...", "The Indians: The Raid on the Union Pacific Railroad", "Alabama KuKlux", and much
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* The Ku Klux Klan of Alabama
This issue features many one column headlines covering events of the time including: "The Fifteenth Amendment...", "The Indians: The Raid on the Union Pacific Railroad", "Alabama KuKlux", and much
Indian Raid...
Item #220982
April 22, 1870
Here is a complete, genuine newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, dated April 22, 1870.
* Base Ball
* Base Ball
* Union vs. Atlantic
* The Indians
This issue features many one column headlines including: "More About the Indians...Lynch Law", "Base-Ball: First Match-Game of the Season", and much more. Additional text is printed on the inside and back pages as well, covering
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* The Indians
This issue features many one column headlines including: "More About the Indians...Lynch Law", "Base-Ball: First Match-Game of the Season", and much more. Additional text is printed on the inside and back pages as well, covering
Sherman, Texas Tornado 1896...
Item #220974
May 18, 1896
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, NY, May 18, 1896.
* Sherman Texas Tornado Disaster
This 20+ page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "Relief Work In Texas", "Committees Caring For 700 Homeless--Injured People Dying at Sherman", "MORE DEADLY TORNADOES", "WESTERN TOWNS WIPED OUT". Other news and advertisements throughout. This issue ha
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* Sherman Texas Tornado Disaster
This 20+ page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "Relief Work In Texas", "Committees Caring For 700 Homeless--Injured People Dying at Sherman", "MORE DEADLY TORNADOES", "WESTERN TOWNS WIPED OUT". Other news and advertisements throughout. This issue ha
Lawrence of Arabia Dies, 1935...
Item #220970
May 20, 1935
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, May 20, 1935.
* Lawrence of Arabia's Death
* British Colonel
This 26 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "COL. LAWRENCE, 46, FAMOUS BRITISH WAR FIGURE, DIES OF CRASH INJURY", "King and Queen Informed of Death of Mystery Man Once Known as 'Uncrowned King of Arabia'", and more. Also headlines on th
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* Lawrence of Arabia's Death
* British Colonel
This 26 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "COL. LAWRENCE, 46, FAMOUS BRITISH WAR FIGURE, DIES OF CRASH INJURY", "King and Queen Informed of Death of Mystery Man Once Known as 'Uncrowned King of Arabia'", and more. Also headlines on th
George Bernard Shaw...
Item #220961
May 10, 1908
SUNDAY ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE OF THE DETROIT NEWS TRIBUNE, Detroit, May 10, 1908. Doublepage "The Human Grist of Griswold Street". This has a colorized ad for Alabastine Wall Coating on the back cover. A great issue for framing and displaying!
Generals Hooker and Sherman...
Item #220900
May 28, 1864
THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 28, 1864 The front page features many one column headlines covering events of the Civil War including: "Second Day of the Attack: Hooker Does the Hard Work", "The Great Contest: General Sherman's Operations", and much more. There is additional war-related text on the inside and back pages as well.
Complete in 8 pages, generally in
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Complete in 8 pages, generally in
The 18th Corps... General Grant...
Item #220896
June 25, 1864
THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 25, 1864 The front page features many one column headlines covering events of the Civil War including: "The Great Contest: General Grant's Operations", "Sharpshooting on Sunday and Monday", "Rebel Liars in Our City", "Return of the Eighteenth Corps", and much more. There is additional war-related text on the
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Vicksburg, Mississippi...
Item #220886
April 02, 1864
THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE, April 2, 1864 The front page features many one column headlines covering events of the Civil War including: "From Vicksburg", "The Abolition of the Slave Trade", "The Rebel Naval Report", and much more. There is additional war-related text on the inside and back pages as well.
Complete in 8 pages, generally in nice condition due
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Complete in 8 pages, generally in nice condition due
Report of the Death of Jefferson Davis...
Item #220849
December 24, 1864
THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE, December 24, 1864
* Reported Death of Jeff. Davis
The front page features many one column headlines covering events of the Civil War including: "From the North Atlantic Squadron", "Rebel Attack on Our Pickets...Report of the Death of Jefferson Davis", and much more. There is additional war-related text on the inside and back pages as wel
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* Reported Death of Jeff. Davis
The front page features many one column headlines covering events of the Civil War including: "From the North Atlantic Squadron", "Rebel Attack on Our Pickets...Report of the Death of Jefferson Davis", and much more. There is additional war-related text on the inside and back pages as wel
Owensborough, Kentucky...
Item #220847
January 14, 1865
THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE, January 14, 1865
* General Ulysses S. Grant
* General Ulysses S. Grant
* New Orleans, Louisiana
* Owensborough, Kentucky
* Owensborough, Kentucky
The front page features many one column headlines covering events of the Civil War including: "The Great Contest: General Grant's Operations", "Later From New Orleans: ... the Rebel Raid at Owensborough", and much more.
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Swansboro, North Carolina....
Item #220798
August 25, 1862
THE NEW YORK HERALD, August 25, 1862
* Swansboro, North Carolina
* Chattanooga, Tennessee
* Rebel Guerrillas
This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition (except for minor margin wear) due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day... See More
Brownsville, Tennessee... Bollinger Mill, Missouri...
Item #220766
August 01, 1862
THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, August 1, 1862 This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout and includes the following headlines: "Interesting From The South", "The Efforts Of The Rebels", "News From Tennessee", "Brisk Cavalry Fight near Brownsville", "Interesting From Missouri", "Defeat of the Rebels Ne
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Farming related newspaper....
Item #220711
October 07, 1865
THE BOSTON CULTIVATOR, Oct. 7, 1865.
* 1865 farming related periodical
Described in the masthead as: A Journal Devoted toAgriculture, Horticulture, Art, Science, Some Literature, Markets & Current News. Back page lecture by Henry Ward Beecher: On Hell & Future Punishment. Tabloid-size, 8 pages, good condition. Uncut.
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* 1865 farming related periodical
Described in the masthead as: A Journal Devoted toAgriculture, Horticulture, Art, Science, Some Literature, Markets & Current News. Back page lecture by Henry Ward Beecher: On Hell & Future Punishment. Tabloid-size, 8 pages, good condition. Uncut.
The Shenandoah Valley...
Item #220703
July 09, 1864
THE NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, July 9, 1864 The front page features many one column headlines covering events of the Civil War including: "From the Shenandoah Valley", "The Great Contest: General Grant's Operations", "Another Raid Toward Pennsylvania", "The Assault on the Kenesaw Mountain", and much more. There is additional war-r
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Civil War map: Maryland - Virginia...
Item #220671
May 27, 1862
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 27, 1862
* Maryland
* Maryland
* Fredericksburg, Virginia
* General Banks
This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition (except for a 5 inch clean tear which can be repaired, shown in the photo) due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it
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* General Banks
This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition (except for a 5 inch clean tear which can be repaired, shown in the photo) due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it
Ban Johnson in 1927...
Item #220619
January 24, 1927
THE DETORIT NEWS, Michigan, January 24, 1927.
* Dan Johnson
* Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis
* Baseball
This 42 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "BAN OUT OF BASEBALL FOREVER" with subheads that include: "Fiery Spirit of Gladiator Broken By Ill Health, and His Thunder Dies Unheeded in Last Battle" "Landis Again Unchallenged As Czar, Promises Decision&#
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* Dan Johnson
* Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis
* Baseball
This 42 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "BAN OUT OF BASEBALL FOREVER" with subheads that include: "Fiery Spirit of Gladiator Broken By Ill Health, and His Thunder Dies Unheeded in Last Battle" "Landis Again Unchallenged As Czar, Promises Decision&#
Front Royal, Virginia...
Item #220583
May 26, 1862
THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, May 26, 1862.
* Front Royal, Virginia
* Front Royal, Virginia
* Winchester, Virginia
* Stonewall Jackson
* Stonewall Jackson
* Raleigh, North Carolina
This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition (except form little margin wear) due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the
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This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition (except form little margin wear) due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the
Darnestown, Maryland...
Item #220569
September 17, 1861
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 17, 1861
* Darnestown, Maryland
* Cheat Mountain, West Virginia
This 8 page newspaper is in good condition (except for little water staining and wear at the spine) due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it
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* Darnestown, Maryland
* Cheat Mountain, West Virginia
This 8 page newspaper is in good condition (except for little water staining and wear at the spine) due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it
New York Yankees....
Item #220534
July 18, 1947
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 18, 1947.
* New York Yankees
* Win 19 in a Row
This 36 page newspaper has a six column headline on page 11: "Yanks Win Double-Header to Tie League Record of 19 in Row" with subheads that include: "BOMBERS REPULSE INDIANS BY 3-1,7-2", "Raschi Hurls Six-Hitter", and more. Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition in nice con
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* New York Yankees
* Win 19 in a Row
This 36 page newspaper has a six column headline on page 11: "Yanks Win Double-Header to Tie League Record of 19 in Row" with subheads that include: "BOMBERS REPULSE INDIANS BY 3-1,7-2", "Raschi Hurls Six-Hitter", and more. Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition in nice con
Jabez Spencer Balfour to be Extradicted...
Item #220526
August 20, 1894
THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Aug. 20, 1894.
* Jabez Spencer Balfour to be Extradited
The front page has a very brief yet significant report concerning one of the largest financial disasters in Britain, headed: "Jabez S. Balfour To Be Extradited" (see photos).
* Jabez Spencer Balfour to be Extradited
The front page has a very brief yet significant report concerning one of the largest financial disasters in Britain, headed: "Jabez S. Balfour To Be Extradited" (see photos).
Paducah, Kentucky...
Item #220506
September 07, 1861
THE NEW YORK TIMES New York, September 7, 1861
* Paducah, Kentucky
* Fort Pickens, Florida
* Jefferson Davis false death report
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* Paducah, Kentucky
* Fort Pickens, Florida
* Jefferson Davis false death report
This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first report
Oberon & Puck in 1835....
Item #220481
March 07, 1835
EVENING GAZETTE, Boston, March 7, 1835.
* Oberon - King of Fairies
* Oberon - King of Fairies
This title has an unusual masthead which features an engraving of Oberon, the king of the fairies, giving instructions to Puck, the mischievous fairy, both of whom are characters from Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream. Has general news and content with advertisements. Lite dampstaining in the upper left corner
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Babe Ruth Hits His 50th...
Item #220469
September 24, 1920
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, Sept. 24, 1920.
* Babe Ruth hits 50th Home Run
A rather small report in the bottom half of the front page has a one column head: " 'BABE' MAKES 50TH HOME RUN" with the text reading: " 'Babe' Ruth made his 50th home run of the season in the first inning of today's game with Washington: at the Polo grounds. This is the m
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* Babe Ruth hits 50th Home Run
A rather small report in the bottom half of the front page has a one column head: " 'BABE' MAKES 50TH HOME RUN" with the text reading: " 'Babe' Ruth made his 50th home run of the season in the first inning of today's game with Washington: at the Polo grounds. This is the m
Deep South tornado outbreak...
Item #220445
March 22, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 22, 1932.
* Tornadoes Hit the Southeast
* Demopolis, Alabama
This 44 page newspaper has a three line, one column headline on the front page: "95 DEAD IN 4 STATES HIT BY TORNADOES; TOWNS LIE IN RUINS" with subhead: "Alabama Reports 86 Victims, Tennessee 6, Kentucky 2 and Georgia 1", "Hundreds Are Homeless", and mu
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* Tornadoes Hit the Southeast
* Demopolis, Alabama
This 44 page newspaper has a three line, one column headline on the front page: "95 DEAD IN 4 STATES HIT BY TORNADOES; TOWNS LIE IN RUINS" with subhead: "Alabama Reports 86 Victims, Tennessee 6, Kentucky 2 and Georgia 1", "Hundreds Are Homeless", and mu
1807 Lady's title....
Item #220419
October 03, 1807
THE LADYS WEEKLY MISCELLANY, N.Y., October 3, 1807. Apparently for women as suggested by the title. Content includes a topical report about Seduction, plus Anecdotes Of Filial Reverence and Anecdotes Of Fashion. Other topics as well. An early and uncommon title. Quarto-size, 8 pages, some foxing.
Harrisonburg Virginia...
Item #220410
May 23, 1863
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 23, 1863
* Harrisonburg Virginia
* Bruinsburg Mississippi
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* Harrisonburg Virginia
* Bruinsburg Mississippi
* Edwards Ferry Virginia
This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition (except for little margin wear) due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it wa
This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition (except for little margin wear) due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it wa
1863 Florence, Alabama...
Item #220406
June 03, 1863
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 3, 1863
* Florence, Alabama
* Port Hudson, Louisiana
* Vicksburg, Mississippi
This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the followi
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* Florence, Alabama
* Port Hudson, Louisiana
* Vicksburg, Mississippi
This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the followi
Jefferson Davis...
Item #220399
October 15, 1864
THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Oct. 15, 1864 Although there is much Civil War reporting on the front page perhaps the most significant a brief item near the bottom of the back, headed: "Guerrillas at Work Again on the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad" which reads: "A party of guerrillas captured the westward bound train on the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad last night, robbed the passenger... See More
William Henry Harrison, 1840...
Item #220368
February 06, 1840
THE MADISONIAN, Washington, dated Feb. 6, 1840.
* William Henry Harrison
* Campaign Song
Page 3 has a brief letter from Luzerne County containing the lyrics of an Irish Song in honor of Harrison, sung to the Air--Spring of Shillalah. Other news of the day with some advertisements. 4 pages in good condition.
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* William Henry Harrison
* Campaign Song
Page 3 has a brief letter from Luzerne County containing the lyrics of an Irish Song in honor of Harrison, sung to the Air--Spring of Shillalah. Other news of the day with some advertisements. 4 pages in good condition.
Pennsylvania Coal Mining Riot, 1894...
Item #220333
April 11, 1894
THE ALLENTOWN DEMOCRAT, Pennsylvania, April 11, 1894.
* Pennsylvania Coal Regions
* Connellsville Strike Riots
This 4 page newspaper has a a small report on page 2 titled: "Riots In The West Pennsylvania Coal Regions" which tells of a strike that turned violent in Connellsville PA. This eventually led to other similar strikes in the coal industry. Other news of the day and sever
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* Pennsylvania Coal Regions
* Connellsville Strike Riots
This 4 page newspaper has a a small report on page 2 titled: "Riots In The West Pennsylvania Coal Regions" which tells of a strike that turned violent in Connellsville PA. This eventually led to other similar strikes in the coal industry. Other news of the day and sever
Napoleon Bonaparte treaty...
Item #220235
December 18, 1809
BOSTON GAZETTE, Dec. 18, 1809.
* Napoleon Bonaparte treaty of peace
* Austria & France
On page 2 under Definitive Treaty of Peace is the text of a treaty between Austria and France, signed in type: Napoleon. Other news of the day includes: "Affairs Of Spain" "Congress" and more. Lower half of the spine has numerous tears and is very tattered , lower margin is tat
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* Napoleon Bonaparte treaty of peace
* Austria & France
On page 2 under Definitive Treaty of Peace is the text of a treaty between Austria and France, signed in type: Napoleon. Other news of the day includes: "Affairs Of Spain" "Congress" and more. Lower half of the spine has numerous tears and is very tattered , lower margin is tat
The 1872 baseball championship...
Item #220211
May 09, 1872
THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 9, 1872 Page 8 has: "The Mutuals Mashed" "Fine Game Between the Boston 'Reds' and the Mutuals--The Latter Defeated by a Score of 9 to 2." Has a detailed summary mentioning that this was the first of the teams' championship games. The game, played at the Union Grounds, drew about 6,000 spectators. Says that both teams excelled
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Cricket... front page illustration in color...
Item #220192
June 21, 1924
THE SCOUT, London, June 21, 1924.
* Cricket match color illustration cover
* Cricket reports and stories
Nice full front page illustration in color (see the photos) of cricket batter and catcher? Described on the front page as the "Special Cricket Number" and there is also cricket-related content inside. Published by the Boy Scouts organization. Measures 12 by 8 1/2 inc
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* Cricket match color illustration cover
* Cricket reports and stories
Nice full front page illustration in color (see the photos) of cricket batter and catcher? Described on the front page as the "Special Cricket Number" and there is also cricket-related content inside. Published by the Boy Scouts organization. Measures 12 by 8 1/2 inc
Thomas Jefferson in 1827.....
Item #220150
January 03, 1827
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 3, 1827.
* Thomas Jefferson family relief plan
A page 3 item says: The legislature of South Carolina has passed a resolution, appropriating ten thousand dollars of six percent stock, redeemable in 1850, for the relief of the family of THOMAS JEFFERSON. The resolution in the Senate had but three negatives, and in the House of Representatives it pa
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* Thomas Jefferson family relief plan
A page 3 item says: The legislature of South Carolina has passed a resolution, appropriating ten thousand dollars of six percent stock, redeemable in 1850, for the relief of the family of THOMAS JEFFERSON. The resolution in the Senate had but three negatives, and in the House of Representatives it pa
1824 Circus...
Item #220105
January 03, 1824
BOSTON COMMERCIAL GAZETTE, Jan. 3, 1824.
* Circus Notice
On page 3 under Circus are details about the performances, including the grand equestrian melodrama of Timour The Tartar. Other news of the day includes: "Mr. Booth", "Daring Attempt at Robbery", "Another Circus", and more. Other ads as well. Lite staining in the upper left corner, some lite foxi
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* Circus Notice
On page 3 under Circus are details about the performances, including the grand equestrian melodrama of Timour The Tartar. Other news of the day includes: "Mr. Booth", "Daring Attempt at Robbery", "Another Circus", and more. Other ads as well. Lite staining in the upper left corner, some lite foxi
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