Indians disrupting work on the transcontinental railroad...
Item #669956
June 20, 1867
CONCORD DAILY MONITOR, New Hampshire, June 20, 1867 Page 3 begins with an interesting report: "Union Pacific Railroad" which comments on the construction efforts of the transcontinental railroad, including: "...work would have to be abandoned on the Union Pacific Railroad unless more protection was furnished against Indians...the track continues to be laid at the rate of two m... See More
This historic Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Newfoundland...
Item #669909
June 23, 1849
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, June 23, 1849 Amongst the many interesting prints perhaps the most notable would be that of the: "New Cathedral of St. John, Newfoundland". The same page has a related article on its on-going construction.
Wikipedia notes that construction began in 1847 and would not be completed until 1885.
Note that the print of the cathedral in Wikipedia i... See More
The end of the Civil War will transform the country...
Item #669799
June 24, 1865
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June 24, 1865 Inside has an interesting editorial headed: "The War Ended" which includes in part: "Few people realize the inestimable blessings they possess in the close off the war. They miss the accustomed accounts of engagements & the sight of soldiers in the streets is becoming rare...The foundries have done their work; shot and shell are... See More
Improved warship guns...
Item #669698
June 18, 1864
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June 18, 1864 The front page is mostly taken up with a nice cut-away print of: "Woodbury's Improved War-Sip and Submarine Guns" with a related article carrying over to page 2.
There are other war-related articles inside.
Complete in 16 pages, very nice condition.
Prehistoric man discovery in Nevada....
Item #669600
June 20, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 20, 1931
* Gypsum Cave - Nevada
* Prehistoric Man & ground sloths
* Mark Raymond Harrington
Page 2 has a article headed: "TELLS OF NEVADA MAN OF 20,000 YEARS AGO" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Mark Raymond Harrington's findings in Gypsum Cave within the Frenchman Range of Nevada. I suspect this is one of the few publications to rep... See More
Sugar Ray Robinson vs. Jimmy Doyle tragedy....
Item #669347
June 26, 1947
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 26, 1947.
* Sugar Ray Robinson vs. Jimmy Doyle
* World welterweight title fight
* Death in the boxing ring
The sport's section (page 28) has a two column heading: "Doyle Dies of Injuries Suffered In Cleveland Bout With Robinson" with subhead and photo of Doyle. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 48 pages, this is the... See More
Washington responds to the Baltimore Mechanical Society...
Item #669134
June 29, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 29, 1793 Page 2 has: "The Address of the Baltimore Mechanical Society to George Washington, President of the United States" with his reply, signed in type: George Washington.
Many illustrated ads including ships, musical instruments, houses, and stage coaches.
Four pages, very nice condition.
Washington responds to the merchants of Baltimore...
Item #669130
June 12, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 12, 1793
* President George Washington
Pages 2 & 3 contain the: "Address of the Merchants & Traders of Baltimore, to George Washington, President of the United States, which is followed by: "The President's Answer" which is signed in type by him: George Washington.
Four pages, very nice condition.... See More
Speech of the governor, Sam Adams...
Item #669073
June 10, 1795
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, June 10, 1795 Almost half of page 3 is taken up with the: "Speech" of the governor of Mass., signed in type: Samuel Adams. He discusses various topics including revisions to the state constitution.
Four pages, nice condition.
Michael Barrett (Fenian) public hanging...
Item #668640
June 09, 1868
THE NEW YORK HERALD, June 9, 1868
* Michael Barrett execution - hanging
* Last man publicly hanged in England
* Irish Republican Brotherhood - Fenians
* re. the Clerkenwell explosion - bombing
Page 5 has an article headed: "BARRETT, THE FENIAN" "Execution of the Clerkenwell 'Conspiracy,' in England" "The Hangman, the Halter, the Fall and Death" and mo... See More
Landmark Supreme Court case on affirmative action...
Item #668620
June 29, 1978
CHICAGO SUN TIMES, June 29, 1978 The front page and pgs. 4 & 5 have significant coverage of the landmark Supreme Court decision in "Regents of University of "California vs. Bakke", an historic case which upheld affirmative action.
Complete in 144 pages, tabloid size, very nice condition.... See More
Prints from the West before the Civil War... Nebraska and Kansas...
Item #668545
June 21, 1856
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, June 21, 1856 Near the back is a full page with 3 scenes headed: "The Nebraska and Kansas Territory" with the prints captioned: "Ancient Bluff Ruins, Nebraska", "Settlers Entering Nebraska, Pappea Creek" and "Steamer Passing Baton Rouge, Nebraska".
There is a related article on the back page.
Complete in 24 pages, very... See More
New York Times co-founder death...
Item #668498
June 19, 1869
THE NEW YORK HERALD, June 19, 1869
* Henry Jarvis Raymond death (1st report)
* New York Times co-founder - journalist
* "Godfather of the Republican Party"
Page 3 has an article headed: "Obituary" "Henry Jarvis Raymond" "Editor Of The New York Times" (see) Text takes up over 2 full columns.
Other news of the day. Complete with all 12 pages, nice con... See More
Death of Johnny Mercer in a L.A. paper....
Item #668351
June 26, 1976
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 26, 1976
* John Mercer death (1st report)
* American lyricist, songwriter and singer
* Capital Records co-founder
The front page has a banner headline: "Songster Johnny Mercer Dies" with subhead and photo. Nice for display. Great to have from the capital of the entertainment industry and the city where he lived and died.
Complete 1st section only with al... See More
Air France hijacking in 1976...
Item #668350
June 28, 1976
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 28, 1976
* Air France airliner hijacking - hijacked
* Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine
* Pre-Operation Entebbe - Thunderbolt
The front page has a nice banner headline: "Jet Hijacked With 258 Aboard" with subheads and related map. Nice for display.
Complete 1st section only with all 22 pages, very nice condition.... See More
A radical "New Left" underground newspaper...
Item #668291
June 01, 1970
LEVIATHAN, San Francisco, June, 1970
* Rare radical left publication
* Students for a Democratic Society
This was a New Left radical underground newspaper published in a tabloid newspaper format and distributed through the underground press network in the U.S. in the years 1969-1970. Fairly serious in content with a focus on radical organizing issues, it was loosely aligned with the S... See More
Al 'Scarface' Capone & Dutch Schultz....
Item #667915
June 18, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 18, 1931
* Al 'Scarface' Capone - Income tax evasion guilty plea
* Dutch Schultz - Arthur Simon Flegenheimer seized
* New York City bootlegger - racketeer - gangster
The front page has a one column heading: "CAPONE CONQUERED, FEDERAL MEN COME HERE TO BREAK GANGS" with subheads. (see) Much more on page 3. Coverage on Al 'Scarface' Capone p... See More
Rare and early title from Honolulu...
Item #667786
June 29, 1844
THE POLYNESIAN, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaiian Islands, June 29, 1844
* Very rare 19th century Hawaiian publication
One of the earliest newspapers we have offered from Hawaii, and fifteen years earlier than the few of this title we offered in recent years.
The "first series" of this title existed for just 1 1/2 years from 1840 to 1841. It proved unprofitable and was shut down. The... See More
Review & premiere of "Predator", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #667775
June 12, 1987
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 12, 1987
* Best "Predator" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Science-fiction action horror
* Arnold Schwarzenegger
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Predator" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollyw... See More
Early electricity machines...
Item #667596
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1747 Two pages are taken up with a: "List of Ships Taken" which include several bound to or from North America and the West Indies. Also included are articles on some early electric machines including a illustration.
Among other articles: "Regulation of the Window Tax" "Account of the Battle of Kesselt" "Reas
... See More
Among other articles: "Regulation of the Window Tax" "Account of the Battle of Kesselt" "Reas
Problems with a loan to Thomas Jefferson...
Item #667522
June 21, 1803
THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, June 21, 1803 Most of page 2 is taken up with letters relating to a loan to Thomas Jefferson which he was delinquent--and deceptive--in repaying. Included is a letter signed: Th. Jefferson, from 1779.
Eight pages, 9 by 11 inches, various foxing, good condition.
Robert Smith, Secretary of the Navy then Secretary of State...
Item #667520
June 29, 1811
NEW YORK HERALD, June 29, 1811 Most of page 2 is taken up with various letters concerning Robert Smith, Secretary of the Navy in Jefferson's administration, then becoming Secretary of State for Madison. Smith & Madison would soon disagree on policy resulting in Smith's resignation in 1811.
Most of the text is an address by Smith, with other letters signed in type by: James Madis... See More
Plate of a very strange animal...
Item #667429
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1761 This issue includes two full page plates, one a print of a very curious animal: "The Siyah-ghuth, an Animal now in the Tower of London" with an accompanying article as well. The other plate includes two prints, one "A Portable Smelting furnace" and the other a view of: "The Valley of Menat" with descriptive articl... See More
Franz Joseph I of Austria 1867 coronation...
Item #667319
June 27, 1867
NEW YORK HERALD, June 27, 1867
* Franz Joseph I of Austria
* King of Hungary coronation
The top of page 5 has one column headings that include: "THE HUNGARIAN CORONATION" "Hungary Receiving Her King" "Francis Joseph and the Empress of Austria as King and Queen" and more. Text takes up about 3 1/2 columns.
Complete with 8 pages, a little irregular along the sp... See More
David Livingston... false report of death...
Item #667274
June 03, 1867
NEW YORK HERALD, June 3, 1867
* Dr. David Livingstone death ?
* African explorer
Page 5 under: "Dr. Livingstone's Funeral" "Account of His Death and the Burial of His Body" is an erroneous account on the death of Dr. David Livingstone, the famous explorer. Livingstone actually died in 1873. The report suggests he was killed by African savages.
Complete with 8 pages,... See More
Napoleon's signature on the front page...
Item #667230
June 22, 1816
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 22, 1816 Perhaps the best content in this issue is the very unusual front page item headed: "Napoleon--'his mark' " which includes a facsimile of his signature, with a bit of text (vertical) which begins: "The annexed is a very exact copy of the signature of the most extraordinary man now living..." with a bit more.... See More
Abolishment of slavery, and the backlash from Jamaica...
Item #667090
June 15, 1833
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 15, 1833 has over half a page headed: "Slavery in the British West Indies" which reports on the: "...deputation in favor off the immediate emancipation of negro slavery within the British dominions..." which includes the full text on the 5 "Resolutions", signed in type by: Samuel Gurney as the chairman. The same page h... See More
King Umberto II of Italy abdication...
Item #666943
June 14, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 14, 1946
* King Umberto II of Italy
* Abdication to Portugal
The front page has one column headings: "HUMBERT DEPARTS 'TO SPARE ITALIANS'" "Proclamation Denounces Action of Government--King Will Join Family in Lisbon" with related photo. (see) Report continues on page 3 with smaller subheads. Always nice to have notable events in history... See More
On trying Robert E. Lee and others as traitors...
Item #666548
June 21, 1865
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, June 21, 1865 From just after the end of the Civil War but still with some nice war-related reports including: "Missouri - The Cry for Blood--Incendiary Military Order" "The Alleged Indictment of General Lee" "Plantation Labor--The Negroes Idling--Crops Suffering" "The Colored Gentlemen on the Rampage...Mutiny Among Negro T... See More
On trying Robert E. Lee and others as traitors...
Item #666547
June 21, 1865
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, June 21, 1865 From just after the end of the Civil War but still with some nice war-related reports including: "Missouri - The Cry for Blood--Incendiary Military Order" "The Alleged Indictment of General Lee" "Plantation Labor--The Negroes Idling--Crops Suffering" "The Colored Gentlemen on the Rampage...Mutiny Among Negro T... See More
A pro-South newspaper in the North...
Item #666538
June 22, 1864
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, June 22, 1864 Among the articles within are: "President Lincoln in Philadelphia" "Negro Troops" "War News of the Week" "Affairs in Kentucky" "Are You For Peace of War?" and much more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed so it folds out to one large sheet, good condition.
Described as "The Hottest Rebel Sh... See More
A pro-South newspaper in the North...
Item #666537
June 08, 1864
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, June 8, 1864
* Anti-Union publication
Among the articles within are: "General Butler's Campaign Explained" "Fighting on Wednesday--The Rebs Get the Worst of It" "Arrest of Col. Medary" who is the editor of this newspaper. It mentions: "...The cause of his arrest is not stated--indeed the public are not favored with reas... See More
Parson Weems' book on George Washington...
Item #666334
June 15, 1803
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, June 15, 1803
* Parson Weems book advertisement
* President George Washington biography
The back page has a small advertisement for "The Rev. M. L. Weems", more popularly known as Parson Weems, the ad noting: "Is hereby authorized to solicit of the Ladies and Gentlemen of Philadelphia their subscriptions to the History of Gene... See More
Battle for the Maginot Line in 1940 France...
Item #666284
June 15, 1940
LOS ANGELES EXAMINER, WAR EXTRA, June 15, 1940
* Battle of France (Fall)
* Fight for the Maginot Line
* British vs. Germany tanks
The front page has a great banner headline in bold lettering: "BRITISH IRON ARMY CHALLENGES NAZIS!" with subheads.
Incomplete issue containing 8 of the 16 pages of the 1st section only, nice for display as such.... See More
"BATTLE ON MARNE; ITALY BOMBS GENEVA" - WAR EXTRA!
Item #666112
June 12, 1940
LOS ANGELES EXAMINER, June 12, 1940
* Great WWII reporting!
* War Extra - Battle on Marne... Italy attacks Geneva
The top of the front page has: "WAR EXTRA", followed by the dramatic 2-line, near-full-banner headline: "BATTLE ON MARNE; ITALY BOMBS GENEVA". Additional headlines include: "Rain Helps French Slow Nazi Attacks; Duce Bases Blasted", with additional s... See More
McClellan to make an attack on Richmond?
Item #665956
June 20, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, June 20, 1862 Among the ftpg. first column heads on the Civil War are: "From Gen. McClellan's Army" ""Editorial Correspondence of the N.Y. Times "Probable Intentions of Gen. McClellan" "An Immediate Advance on Richmond Expected" "The Meaning of the Recent Rebel Raid on the Right" "Present Position of the Opposing Forc... See More
Walther Rathenau assassination...
Item #665792
June 25, 1922
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 25, 1922
* Walther Rathenau assassination
* Weimer Republic leader
* German Democratic Pasrty
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "BERLIN ASSASSINS SLAY RATHENAU; MINISTERS DEATH LAID TO ROYALISTS; GERMANS RALLY TO DEFEND REPUBLIC" with subheads and illustration of Rathenau.
Other new of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 28 p... See More
1879 Emmitsburg, Maryland...
Item #665569
June 23, 1879
EMMITSBURG CHRONICLE, Maryland, June 23, 1879
* Uncommon title
* Frederick County
This uncommon title contains news of the day with several interesting advertisements.
Complete with 4 pages, minor margin wear, generally nice.
1942 Lidice Czechoslovakia massacre...
Item #665422
June 11, 1942
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 11, 1942
* Lidice Czechoslovakia massacre
* World War II Nazis liquidation
* Battle of Midway victory
The front page has a two column heading: "Nazis Destroy Czech Village; Shoot All Men, Jail Women" Small related map on page 5. (see) First report coverage on the annihilation of the town of Lidice Czechoslovakia by the Nazis. This was in reprisal ... See More
Reunification of Jerusalem... Israel...
Item #664942
June 28, 1967
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, June 28, 1967
* Reunification of Jerusalem
* East Jerusalem
The front page has a one column heading: "Israel Annexes City of Jerusalem" (see) First report coverage on reunification of Jerusalem, establishing Israeli control over the "Old City".
Complete with 8 pages, a few small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.... See More
Bowe Bergdahl released for Taliban detainees...
Item #664931
June 01, 2014
LOS ANGLES TIMES, June 1, 2014
* Bowe Bergdahl released (traded)
* United States Army soldier
* Taliban - Haqqani network
The front page has a two column headline: "U.S. soldier freed in swap with Taliban" with photo. First report coverage continues on page 4 with photo of Obuma with Bergdahl's parents.
Complete with all 22 pages, nice condition.... See More
Buffalo Bill promotes a patent medicine...
Item #664785
June 01, 1892
THE GARDINER HOME JOURNAL, Maine, June 1, 1892 Page 2 has a great item which includes a print captioned: "Hon. Wm. F. Cody, 'Buffalo Bill' " with a bit of text in which he promotes a medicine called "Kickapoo Indian Sagwa" which claims to cure malaria (see).
Large folio size, 4 pages, various chipping with many tears at the margins (not affecting the Buffalo Bill... See More
Gallant Fox wins Wood Memorial Stakes....
Item #664478
June 29, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, June 29, 1930
* Gallant Fox wins Dwyer Stakes
* Thoroughbred horse race - Long Island, New York
* Year of the triple crown
The front page of this section has one column headings: "GALLANT FOX, 1 TO 10, WINS $11,500 DWYER" "Surpasses Sir Barton's Feat by Adding Fourth Great Threr-Year-Old Stake" and more with photo. (see)... See More
1930 Southern Cross flight....
Item #664316
June 25, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 25, 1930
* Southern Cross airplane - aircraft
* Transatlantic flight Ireland to U.S.
* Charles Kingsford Smith
The front page has a nice banner headline in bold lettering: "FLYERS LAND; NEWFOUNDLAND" with subheads. (see) Flight log on page 2 and 2 related photos are on the back page. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World... See More
Rabbi Menachem Schneerson's funeral...
Item #664200
June 13, 1994
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 13, 1994
* Menachem Mendal Schneerson death funeral
* Orthodox Jewish rabbi - Jews - Judaica
The front page has a large photo with a one-column heading: "Famed Rabbi's Funeral Draws Thousands", with more on an inside page which include a small photo of him. Considerable details regarding his life are included. See images for details.
Other news of the ... See More
Babe Ruth retires as a player in 1935....
Item #664142
June 03, 1935
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, June 3, 1935
* Babe Ruth retires as baseball player
* Boston Braves - MLB baseball
The front page of the sport's section has a two column heading: "Ruth, Released After Row With Owner Fuchs, Learns Majors Have No Job for Him" Page 2 of this section has a three column heading: "Babe Ruth Released After a Row With President Fuchs of Braves" wi... See More
1942 Operation Millennium Cologne Germany....
Item #663745
June 02, 1942
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, June 2, 1942
* Cologne Germany 1,000 bomber raid
* Operation Millennium - World War II
The front page has a nice headline in bold lettering: "20,000 REPORTED DEAD IN COLOGNE!" with subheads. Nice for display. First report coverage on the famous 1,000 bomber raid on Cologne Germany by the RAF during World War II.
Complete with all 22 pages, light toning at... See More
Louis Zamperini goes missing...
Item #663742
June 06, 1943
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, June 6, 1943
* Louis Zamperini goes missing
* World War II South Pacific
* Movie - film "Unbroken" fame
* Count Fleet wins Triple crown
Page 5 of the sport's section has a one column photo of Louis Zamperirni with small heading: "Missing In Action" with brief text. (see) 1st report coverage when Louis Zamperini originally went missing. He w... See More
Joe DiMaggio hits 3 home runs...
Item #663073
June 09, 1941
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, June 9, 1941
* Joe DiMaggio hits 3 home runs HRs
* New York Yankees - MLB baseball
* From his hometown & where he played minor league
The top of page 5 of the sport's section has a three column headline: "DI MAG HITS 3 HOMERS AS YANKS TAKE TWO" with subhead, photo and box scores. (see) Nice to have in this San Francisco publication, rare as such.... See More
British invasion of Syria & Lebanon in 1941...
Item #663072
June 08, 1941
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, June 8, 1941
* Syria-Lebanon Campaign
* Operation Exporter - WWII
* British invasion of Middle East
The top of the Front page, above the masthead, has a great banner headline: "BRITISH INVADE SYRIA!" with subheads. Nice for display.
Compete 1st section only with 24 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding... See More
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