Douglas D-558-1 Skystreak unveiled...
Item #692774
February 06, 1947
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 6, 1947
* Douglas D-558-1 Skystreak airplane unveiling
* United States Navy turbojet research aircraft
The top of page 13 has a three column photo with heading: "The New Trans-Sonic Plane Is Displayed By The Navy" and a two column heading: "First Jet Plane to Test Trans-Sonic Speeds Is Unveiled by Navy and Douglas Company" (see)
Complete with 48... See More
10th Party Congress Nuremberg Rally begins...
Item #692748
September 06, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 6, 1938
* Nuremberg Rally - 10th Party Congress opens
* "Rally of Greater Germany" - annexation of Austria
The front page has a two column heading: "Nazi Victory in Austria Stressed As Nuremberg Congress Opens" with subhead. (see) First report coverage inside with photo of Adolph Hitler. Always nice to have notable events in history reported... See More
Much on Andrew Johnson's impeachment trial...
Item #692705
April 14, 1868
NEW YORK TIMES, April 14, 1868
* President Andrew Johnson
* Reconstruction era impeachment trial
The entire front page and close to half of the back page are taken up with reports on Andrew Johnson's impeachment trial, much of it verbatim testimony. The column heads include: "IMPEACHMENT" "Debate Relative to the Closing Arguments" 'Further Objections... See More
Much coverage of Johnson's impeachment trial...
Item #692703
April 12, 1868
NEW YORK TIMES, April, 12, 1868
* President Andrew Johnson
* Reconstruction era impeachment trial
The entire front page and much of the back page are taken up with reports on Andrew Johnson's impeachment trial with column heads: "IMPEACHMENT" "The Re-Examination of Gen. Thomas" "Several Remarkable Corrections to His Former Testimony" "Examination... See More
Andrew Johnson's impeachment trial...
Item #692700
April 11, 1868
NEW YORK TIMES, April 11, 1868
* President Andrew Johnson
* Reconstruction era impeachment trial
The top of the first column has heads: "IMPEACHMENT" "The Opening Argument for the Defense Concluded" and more, with the text taking the entire front page and half of the back page.
Eight pages, very nice condition.... See More
re. Gandhi-Irwin Pact w/ photo...
Item #692663
November 15, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 15, 1931
* Second Round Table Conference
* re. Gandhi-Irwin Pact - London
* Mahatma Gandhi & Lord Irwin
* w/ Sarojini Naidu photo
Page 22 has a two column photo with heading: "Gandhi's Formal Robes For Call On His Emperor" with article. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 34 pages, light toning at the margins, nic... See More
Bob Feller's record strikeouts in a game..
Item #692642
October 03, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Mass., October 3, 1938
* Bob Feller 18 strikeouts (record at the time)
* Cleveland Indians - MLB baseball
The sport's section (page 18) has a one column heading: "FELLER SETS MARK BY STRIKING OUT 18" with subhead and box scores. (see) First report coverage on Bob Feller breaking the MLB baseball record for most strikeouts for a single game at the time.
Co... See More
1933 Griffith Park fire... Los Angeles...
Item #692639
October 04, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 4, 1933
* Griffith Park fire
* Firefighters disaster
* Los Angeles, California
The front page has a one column heading: "33 TRAPPED MEN DIE IN BRUSH FIRE" with subheads. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete with all 46 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally goo... See More
1938 German annexation of Sudentenland...
Item #692617
October 16, 1938
ROTOGRAVURE PICTURE SECTION only of the New York Times, October 16, 1938
* German annexation of Sudetenland begins
* Adolph Hitler greeted at Eger, Czechoslovakia
The front page has five related photos with heading: "The German Armies March Into Czechoslovakia" (see)
Complete rotogravure section only with 8 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
... See More
Latest reports on the Civil War...
Item #692609
January 12, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 12, 1864 Among the front page column heads are: "The War Inn Virginia" "Capture of the Guerrilla McCown, and Three of his Men" "Department of the South" "The Bombardment of Charleston Continues--The Hotels all Closed" "News From Washington" "From Fortress Monroe" and more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed (... See More
Latest from the Civil War...
Item #692608
January 22, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 22, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Oath of Allegiance Still Before the Senate" "All Cotton to be Taxed Two Cents Per Pound" "Clothing Packages for Soldiers Can be Sent by Mail" "From North Carolina' "Excitement About the Rebel Conscription Law' "The 'Confederacy' Repudiated&qu... See More
Latest reports on the Civil War...
Item #692607
August 17, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 17, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "From Gen. Meade's Army" "Rumors of a Flank Movement by the Rebels on Our Left" "Our Forces Prepared" "The Draft In This City" "Particulars of the Draft--The Exemption" and more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, minor foxing & wear at folds, ir... See More
Unionists & deserters in Alabama...
Item #692605
March 14, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, March 14, 1863
* Wayne County, Alabama "tories"
Among the front page column heads are; "News From Washington" "Secretary Chase in New york to Negotiate a Loan" "Reports of a Refugee From Charleston" "The Negro Pickets on the Rappahannock" "Important From Alabama - Wayne County Full of Unionists and Deserters&... See More
New York celebrates St. Patrick's Day...
Item #692604
March 18, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, March 18, 1863 Among the front page column heads are: "ST. PATRICK'S DAY" "Military and Civic Celebrations, Processions, Balls, Dinners & Speeches" "The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick & the Knights Thereof at a Cheerful Reunion" "The Irish all Right, and Not a Copperhead in Their Ranks" with more.
Some Civil War reporting ins... See More
Roman Catholic Church & Nazi Germany...
Item #692417
June 21, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 23, 1937
* Roman Catholic Church - publications
* Vatican City - Pope Pius XI - Rome
* Nazi Germany - Third Reich resistance
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "18 Catholic Printing Shops Reported Seized by Nazis" with subhead. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this famous New York City publication.
Complete... See More
1st Sci-Fi movie advertisement in 1927...
Item #692416
March 13, 1927
SECTION 7 ONLY of the New York Times, March 13, 1927
* Considered the very first full-length science fiction film
* Sci-fi drama movie opening week advertisement
* "Metropolis" - German director Fritz Lang
Page 6 has a 7 by 4 inch advertisement for the film "Metropolis" on it's opening week in America. This movie made it's premiere the previous Sunday. This movi... See More
Close Encounters opening day Advertisement...
Item #692349
November 16, 1977
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 16, 1977
* Opening day "Close Encounters" movie advertisement
This newspaper has a significant & historic advertisement for the movie "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" on page 27. This advertisement is on the opening day the movie made it's premiere making it a great addition for any movie memorabilia collection.
The movie... See More
1934 Sapulpa, Oklahoma shootout...
Item #692310
February 04, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 4, 1934
* The Big Sapulpa Shootout of 1934 - Oklahoma
* Outlaw Aussie Elliott gunfight vs. police
The front page has a one column heading: "FOUR DIE IN BATTLE IN RAID ON BANDITS" with subheads. (see)
Complete 1st section only with all 34 pages, rag edition in great condition.
wikipedia notes: Despite the extensive manhunt by authorities, Elliott refus... See More
Latest reports from the Civil War...
Item #691868
December 16, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 16, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "A Dash In the Direction of Richmond" "The Rebel Force art Charles City Court House Captured" "Their Camp Broken Up, Provisions Destroyed & Horses Brought Off" "Splendid Marching of Our Troops" "The President's Message Before Congress" "The Exch... See More
Latest Civil War reports...
Item #691862
December 21, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES Dec. 21, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "From New Orleans" "A Piracy in the Gulf of Mexico" "A Schooner Captured by Piratical Passengers" "A Rebel Attack Upon Natchez" "Repulse of the Enemy with the Loss of 800 Prisoners" "News From Washington" and more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trim... See More
Second Battle of Murfreesboro...
Item #691860
January 16, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 16, 1863 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "The Army Of The Potomac" "Condition & Prospects of the Army" "From The Rebel States" "Abuse of a Flag of Truce at Fredericksburgh" "Estimates of the Results of the Battle at Murfreesboro" and much more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed (p... See More
The Civil War in Tennessee... Taxing the Confederates...
Item #691859
January 14, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 14, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Important From Tennessee" "Two Rebel Divisions at Shelbyville, Above Tullahoma" "Longstreet's Corps, Numbering 30,000, Expected from Virginia" "From the Rebel States--An Expose of Confederate Finances" "Taxation A Necessity" "A Truce Called For&quo... See More
Galveston is retaken... Farragut at Port Hudson...
Item #691857
January 12, 1863
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 12, 1863
* Second Battle of Galveston, Texas
* Confederate General John B. Magruder
Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "Galveston Recaptured by the Rebels under Magruder" "The Attack Made by land & Water" "Nearly All the Officers & men Killed" "Admiral Farragut Preparing to Attack ... See More
Fine coverage of the Civil War...
Item #691856
March 30, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, March 30, 1863
* Camp Wingfield - North Carolina
* Danville, Kentucky
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Rebels Deferred in Two Engagements" "Attack on Williamsburg with Cavalry & Infantry" "An Attack on Wingfield, North Carolina" "Important Rebel News" "The Invasion of Kentucky" "Rec... See More
Infamous Nuremberg Rally... Adolf Hitler...
Item #691851
September 11, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 11, 1936
* Nuremberg Rally - Adolph Hitler
* "Rally of Honour"
* 8th Party Congress
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "50,000 WITH SPADES MARCH FOR HITLER, PLEDGING LOYALTY" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 52 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
wikipedia notes: The ... See More
Masaharu Homma firing squad execution...
Item #691831
April 03, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 3, 1946
* Masaharu Homma firing squad execution
* Imperial Japanese Army general in WWII
* Bataan Death March leader - Philippines
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Homma Executed by Firing Squad As Punishment for 'Death March'" (see) First report coverage continues inside.
Complete with 52 pages, rag edition in great ... See More
Landmark case in the birth control fight in America...
Item #691816
December 08, 1936
NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 8, 1936
* Birth Control in America
* Margaret Sanger
Page 9 contains an article which reports on what was a landmark case in the birth control fight in America. The article has one column headings: "Physician Upheld On Birth Control" "Court Rules contraceptives May Be Imported for Use Under Doctor's Direction" "Mailing Them Is Legal&qu... See More
A woman suffrage hearing in the state of New York...
Item #691805
January 23, 1874
NEW YORK TIMES, January 23, 1874
* Early Women's suffrage meeting at Albany
* Susan B. Anthony address re. taxation
Page 5 has over half a column taken up with: "WOMAN SUFFRAGE" "Hearing Before the Assembly Judiciary Committee" concerning the hearing in Albany, New York. It mentioned near the beginning: "...give a hearing on the petitions in favor of grant... See More
David Livingstone's death, African explorer...
Item #691804
January 27, 1874
NEW YORK TIMES, January 27, 1874
* David Livingstone death
* African explorer (1st report)
The top of the front page has an article headed: "Latest New By Cable" "Death Of Dr. Livingstone" "He Dies In The Interior Of Africa--His Body Being Brought Home".
Eight pages, four binding holes near the spine affect 6 words in the Livingstone article, otherwise ... See More
The outlaw Vasquez... The temperance crusade...
Item #691803
March 04, 1874
NEW YORK TIMES, March 4, 1874
* Tiburcio Vasquez
* Los Angeles outlaw
* Stage coach robbery
The front page includes: "California" "The Vasquez Band of Robbers Heard From--The Apaches" which begins: "The notorious Vasquez & his gang of outlaws have again been heard from..." concerning the robbery of a stagecoach.
Page 5 has: "The Temperance Crus... See More
Prelude to the Lincoln County War... Mormons vs. the Navajos...
Item #691800
February 04, 1874
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 4, 1874 The front page includes: "Troubles In New Mexico and Colorado" being a report from Denver concerning the troubles in Lincoln County. This was a prelude to the Lincoln County War in 1878, in which Billy the Kid was involved.
The report also mentions: "...the Navajo Indians and Mormons who live near the north-west boundary are at war. The Morons hav... See More
Indian troubles... The Jewish right of burial...
Item #691799
February 12, 1874
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 12, 1874 The front page includes: "Indian Hostilities" "A Lieutenant & a Corporal Murdered--An Acting Agent Shot--The Bodies Mutilated--Other Hostile Demonstrations" being a report from Cheyenne, Wyoming Territory. Also: "Further Particulars of the Recent Murders".
Page 3 has one-third of a column headed: "The Jewish Right of Buria... See More
Indian issues, reported on the front page...
Item #691798
February 14, 1874
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 14, 1874 The front page begins with 1 1/2 columns on: "CONGRESS" "The Modocs and Oregon Settlers" and also on the front page a full column on: "THE INDIAN TROUBLE" with subheads: "Opinion in the Interior Department--Spotted Tail's Complains--Why He Is Off His Reservation--The Trouble With the Sioux--The Wood Party Not Attacked--Troo... See More
Lengthy on the life of Charles Dickens...
Item #691797
February 22, 1874
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 22, 1874 Page 3 has 2 1/2 columns taken up with: "CHARLES DICKENS" "Further Extracts From Mr. Forster's Biography" containing a wealth of interesting content on this notable writer.
Eight pages, four binding holes near the spine affect about 7 words in the Dickens article, otherwise nice condition.
The controversial Victoria Woodhull libel case...
Item #691793
March 12, 1874
NEW YORK TIMES, March 12, 1874
* Victoria Woodhull
* Tennessee Celeste Claflin
Page 2 has a report headed: "The Challis-Woodhull Libel" "Seventh Day of the Trial--Argument for the Defense--Address of Mr. Brooke" which is concerning the libel trial based on an article on her newspaper.
This is the famed Victoria Woodhull, who along with Tennie Claflin published the... See More
Mississippi 'colored infantry' are surprised...
Item #691783
March 04, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, March 4, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "From the Southwest" "A Company of the First Mississippi Colored Infantry Surprised" "All of Them Killed or Mortally Wounded" "Nothing Definite from General Sherman" "The Great Cavalry Raids in Virginia" "Kilpatrick at Spottsylvania Court House..."... See More
1864 Tazewell, Tennessee...
Item #691781
January 20, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 20, 1864
* Tazewell, Tennessee TN
* Moorefield, West Virginia
Among the front page column headlines on the Civil War are: "The War In West Virginia" "The Affairs at Moorefield and Allegheny Junction-Negro Soldiers..." "The War In Tennessee" "A Skirmish Near Tazewell..." "Interesting From New Orleans" "... See More
Latest reports on the Civil War...
Item #691776
November 26, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 26, 1862 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Important From New Orleans" "National Prisoners Shot by the Rebels" "Army Operations In ?Virginia" "A Battle Probable for the Possession of Fredericksburg" "A Rebel Cavalry Raid Into Poolesville, Maryland" & much more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trim... See More
Prelude to the battle of Fredericksburg...
Item #691773
November 24, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 24, 1862
* Fredericksburg, Virginia
* General Ambrose Burnside
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "ARMY OPERATIONS IN VIRGINIA" "Refusal of the Rebels to Surrender Fredericksburgh" "The Passage of the Rappahannock to be Disputed" "Our Artillery Put in Position to Shell the Place" and more.
Ei... See More
Latest reports from the Civil War...
Item #691771
December 27, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 27, 1862 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Shenandoah Valley" "The Army of the Potomac - From Gen. Hooker's Command" "From the Eleventh Army Corps--The Enemy at Kelly's Ferry--Rebel Soldiers Captured" and more.
Additional war reports inside as well.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, once folded into q... See More
Jefferson Davis announces proclamation for day of fasting and prayer... Territory of Idaho established... Nevada mint established...
Item #691765
March 04, 1863
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 4, 1863
* Jefferson Davis proclamation
* Day of fasting and prayer
* Idaho Territory creation
Page 5 has column heads including: "Important From The South" with subhead: "Jeff. Davis Appoints March 27 as a Day of Fasting and Prayer". The proclamation is signed in type: Jefferson Davis.
Also on page 5 are: "The War in Tennessee"... See More
Latest reports on the Civil War...
Item #691764
March 03, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, March 3, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Capture of the Gunboat Indiana by the Rebels" "Naval Engagement Thirty Miles Below Vicksburg" "The Indiana Badly Crippled & Run Ashore" "The Pirate Florida Again" "The Copperheads Filibustering in the House" "Our Cairo Correspondence" an... See More
Wealth of reporting on the Civil War...
Item #691763
March 02, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, March 2, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "IMPORTANT FROM PORT ROYAL" "Gen. Foster's Troops to Form a Part of Gen. Hunter's Command" "Capture of a Dangerous Rebel Spy" "From the Far West" "Operations of the Army of the Frontier" "Prospective Operations in Northern Texas" "From... See More
Port Hudson... The Yazoo Pass expedition...
Item #691761
March 17, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, March 17, 1863 The front page begins with column heads: "OPERATIONS ON THE MISSISSIPPI" "Important Success of the Yazoo Pass Expedition" "Our Gunboats Above Haines' Bluff" "The Movement Against Port Hudson Commenced" "Affairs At Key West" and much more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed with wide m
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Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed with wide m
Niles' eight essays on the 'Mitigation of Slavery'...
Item #691745
May 08, 1819
NILES WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore
* The "Mitigation of Slavery" - 8 issues
* Serialized essay by Hezekiah Niles'
* His plan to abolish slavery in America
* His plan to abolish slavery in America
A set of 8 issues which contain all eight essays by publisher Hezekiah Niles titled the: "Mitigation of Slavery" in which he puts forth five propositions to that end.
The issues are dated May 8,... See More
A victory for women... Indian troubles...
Item #691741
February 20, 1874
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 20, 1874 The front page has: "A Victory For Women - The Supreme Court of Massachusetts Declare Them Eligible For Election to the School Board" with much detail.
Page 3 has: "The Indians - Recapitulation Of Recent Reported Outrages" noting near the beginning: "...that there will be a severe struggle between the Indians and the soldiers...a ... See More
Hang those who sell whisky to Indians...
Item #691739
February 05, 1874
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 5, 1874
* General William S. Harney
* American Indian Wars
The top of page 5 has an article: "WASHINGTON NOTES" "Gen. Harney On Indians - He Suggests Hanging Or Shooting Sellers of Whisky to Savages--Army Officers More Efficient in Managing Them".
Eight pages, light toning at the margins, four binding holes near the spine affect unrelated text, nic... See More
Troubles between coal miners and mine owners...
Item #691738
January 18, 1874
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 18, 1874 The front page has nearly an entire column taken up with: "The Coal Miners" "Meeting at Wilkes Barre, Penna.--The Operators Refuse to Grant an Advance of Wages". This is a lengthy report on the growing conflicts between the miners and the mine owners. It would come to more of a head a few years later with the Mollie Maguire's.
Eight page... See More
Death of famed African explorer Dr. Livingstone...
Item #691735
January 28, 1874
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 28, 1874
* David Livingstone death
* African explorer
The top of a front page column has: "Dr. Livingstone - His Death Officially Confirmed". The report from London notes in part: "...Dr. Livingstone died in Lobisa after crossing marches, with the water at one time, for three hours consecutively, above his waist. The sufferings of his whole party we... See More
Fred Duesenberg death... automobile pioneer...
Item #691734
July 27, 1932
NEW YORK TIMES, July 27, 1932
* Fred Duesenberg death
* Automobile pioneer
* Race car motors
Page 17 has a one column head: "F. S. DUESENBERG DIES OF AUTO INJURY" with subheads and photo. First report coverage of the death of Frederick Samuel Duesenberg, automobile pioneer designer, manufacturer and sportsman. We suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particu... See More
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