Early print of Florence Nightingale...
Item #673529
April 07, 1855
SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, April 7, 1855
* Rare Florence Nightingale illustration
The front page features a print of: "Miss Florence Nightingale" which has a lengthy article on her as well. Nightingale came to prominence from her nursing work during the Crimean War.
Four pages, huge size, folded 3 times with wear at the folds with some fold loss and fold tears as w... See More
Premiere of "Halloween 4", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #673522
October 21, 1988
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Calendar section only, October 21, 1988
* "Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers"
* Best Grand Opening Day movie advertisement
* Slasher horror film - Donald Pleasence
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers" and perhaps no better newspaper could be found than this, the leading newspaper ... See More
Death of Mao Tse-tung...
Item #673517
September 10, 1976
DEMOCRAT AND CHRONICLE, Rochester, NY, Sept., 10, 1976 This issue contains a front page banner headline: "MILLIONS OF CHINESE MOURN" with, "Mao Tse-tung dead at 82". Included is a picture of Mao as he appeared a year earlier. This issue continues with 2 full pages of coverage on pgs. 2A and 3A including epitaphs by world leaders Henry Kissinger, Richard Nixon ... See More
Hitler backs Mussolini... The Jewish question...
Item #673516
February 02, 1939
THE GREENSBORO PATRIOT, North Carolina, Feb. 2, 1939 The banner headline declares: "HITLER PROMISES SUPPORT FOR MUSSOLINI" with subheads including: THE REICHSTAG HEARS DEMAND OF CHANCELLOR FOR LAND, TRADE", "Fuehrer Warns The United States Not To Interrupt Nazi Program in South America, Raps Ickes".
Included in the article is a list of Declarations including: "... See More
Ohio, Kansas, and New York ratify Suffrage Amendment....
Item #673509
June 19, 1919
THE GREENSBORO PATRIOT, North Carolina, June 19, 1919 This 8 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "THREE MORE STATES RATIFY SUFFRAGE AMENDMENT", followed by a paragraph description of the events for each state: Ohio, Kansas and New York.
Additionally, the front page has a one column heading: "THE ANTI-SUFFS WILL FIGHT TO THE FINISH", describin... See More
Death of Mabel Gardiner Hubbard Bell...
Item #673481
January 04, 1923
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 4, 1923
* Mabel Gardiner Hubbard death
* Alexander Graham Bell's wife
* Invention of telephone fame
The top of page 19 has one column headings: "Mrs. A. G. Bell Dies; Inspired Telephone" "Deaf Girl's Romance With Distinguished Inventor Was Due to Her Affliction" (see)
Complete with 40 pages, light toning, some margin wear, should be han... See More
On burning Hindu widows on their husbands funeral pyre...
Item #673462
November 06, 1819
BOSTON RECORDER, Nov. 6, 1819 The front page has a rather lengthy and interesting article: "Hindoo Petition Against Burning Widows" beginning: "The effort of the British government to suppress the brutal custom of burning widows on the funeral pile of their husbands have been highly meritorious...".
Another article of the same heading is on page 3.
Four pages, nice cond... See More
New York pawnbrokers...
Item #673425
May 06, 1875
THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, May 6, 1875 The full ftpg. is a political cartoon of: "The Belligerent Speaker of New York's House of Commons", Jeremiah McGuire.
Among the prints inside are 7 concerning: "New York Pawnbrokers" "The Flower Seller" " 'Rapid Transit' In Berlin" and a few more.
Eight pages, some minor margin tears, nice conditio... See More
Five American newspapers: 1803-1809...
Item #673424
June 13, 1805
(5) Five very early 19th century American newspapers: United States' Gazette, Nov. 27, 1809; Massachusetts Spy, June 15, 1808; Boston Gazette, May 16, 1805; Independent Chronicle, Nov. 23,1807; and New York Herald, Nov. 19, 1803. All five are good "newsy" newspapers of folio size, 4 pages, some margin tears, generally good condition. A nice set of five different, early newspapers.... See More
By the Shaker Community...
Item #673417
THE SHAKER, Shakers, New York, and Shaker Village, New Hampshire, September, 1876 * Uncommon publication
A monthly publication "Published By The United Societies" for those in the Shaker community, quite famous today for the style of furniture they produced.
Much religious content including: "Our Saviour" "Discipline of Goodness" "Is Woman Any Longer... See More
Mahatma Gandhi... Salt March...
Item #673413
April 06, 1930
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, April 6, 1930
* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (Mahatma)
* Salt march (salt satyagraha) ends
* Dandi, India
The front page has a one column heading: "Gandhi Defies Britain; Makes Salt in India" (see)
Complete 1st section only with all 28 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on very high quality newsprint meant for instit... See More
T. E. Lawrence returns to England in 1929....
Item #673356
February 03, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 3, 1929
* T. E. Lawrence returns to England
* World War I - Arab Revolt & more fame
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Lawrence of Arabia Hides in London; Flees Reporters on Arriving From India" (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news of the day. Complete 1st secti... See More
Fighting near Chattanooga...
Item #673348
October 09, 1863
THE WORLD, New York, Oct. 9, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Chattanooga Shelled from Lookout Mountain!" "Rebel Accounts of the Engagement & its Results" "Mysterious Movements of the Enemy" "Disastrous Fate of the Overland Expedition to Idahoe" "Capt. Fiske's Party Massacred by the Sioux" "Advance of... See More
The losses at Chickamauga...
Item #673347
October 19, 1863
THE WORLD, New York, Oct. 19, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Gen. Rosecrans's Army" "Probable Attack on Bridgeport, Tennessee" "Federal and Rebel Losses at Chickamauga" "Gen. Meade's Army Reported within the Defenses of Washington!" "Lee's Supposed Movement Toward the Shenandoah and Maryland" and mor... See More
General Meade relieved of his command...
Item #673346
October 28, 1863
THE WORLD, New York, Oct. 28, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "News From Virginia" "General Meade to Be Removed from Command" "Reported Recrossing of the Rappahannock by Lee" "From East Tennessee" "Severe Fight Near Philadelphia" "The Rebels Driven from the Field" and much more.
Eight pages, nice condit... See More
Capturing the Rio Grande during the Civil War...
Item #673344
December 28, 1863
THE WORLD, New York, Dec. 28, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Loss and Recapture of the Valley of the Rio Grande" "Value of the Possession" "The Revolt at Fort Jackson" "Guerrilla Operations in Western Tennessee--Fight Near Princeton--Eighty Men Killed".
Eight pages, minor wear at the spine due to disbinding, good conditi... See More
The end of World War I - Armistice...
Item #673341
November 14, 1918
(5) THE GREENSBOROUGH PATRIOT, North Carolina, Nov. 14, 1918 (with Oct. 7, 10, 14, 17) This 5 issue set covers the lead up to the end of WWI, and concludes with a report on the terms of Armistice being signed by German - bringing an end to the war.
The front page of the Nov. 14, 1918 issue contains: "THE GERMANS SIGN ALL THE ARMISTICE TERMS". Each additional issue has a fron... See More
The Women's International Council is formed...
Item #673312
April 05, 1888
GREENSBORO NORTH STATE, North Carolina, April 5, 1888 The front page has a report on the historic 1st meeting of the International Council of Women which was held in Washington, D.C., and was presided over by Susan B. Anthony. The front has: "THE WOMEN'S COUNCIL ENDED", followed by considerable details of the meeting. The article states the closing session began with prayer, en... See More
National Thanksgiving Day... Tillie Smith Monument from Hackettstown, NJ...
Item #673310
November 24, 1887
GREENSBORO NORTH STATE, North Carolina, Nov. 24, 1887 The front page has an account of the Tillie Smith Monument in Hackettstown, NJ Included is print of Tillie and of the monument that was going to be dedicated on Thanksgiving Day.
Page 7 has many short articles covering Thanksgiving for anyone including: "NATIONAL THANKSGIVING DAY" ,"A CITY THANKSGIVING", &qu... See More
Rebel Steam Ram Manassa attempts to sink U.S. Steamer Mississippi...
Item #673285
May 31, 1862
SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, May 31, 1862
The front page features a print of: "THE REBEL, STEAM RAM MANASSAS ENDEAVORING TO SINK THE U.S. STEAMER MISSISSIPPI BELOW NEW ORLEANS BY RUNNING INTO HER", with descriptive text, and the back page contains print: "THE CARTE DE VISITE".
Complete in four pages, rubbing on mid-fold (minor loss), a slightly rough left spine, but o... See More
Captain Coles's Cupola Ships...
Item #673284
June 14, 1862
SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, June 14, 1862
The front page features a print of: "THE CAPTAIN COLES'S CUPOLA SHIP" with accompanying text. The back page has a print of: "THE MEDICAL STUDENT AT HOME".
Complete in four pages, rubbing on mid-fold (minor loss), but otherwise good. The issue was once folded in quarters which and has some browning along the fo... See More
New Orleans Cemetery...
Item #673283
June 21, 1862
SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, June 21, 1862
The front page features a print of: "THE CITY CEMETERY OF NEW ORLEANS", with accompanying text. The back page has a print of: "THE BEARD MOVEMENT".
Complete in four pages, a slightly rough left spine, rubbing on mid-fold (minor loss), but otherwise good. The issue was once folded in quarters which and has some bro... See More
Alcatraz Island Prison described...
Item #673281
May 23, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 2 only, May 23, 1937
* Alcatraz Island prison life described
* San Francisco Bay "The Rock"
* Al 'Scarface' Capone - Machine Gun Kelly
The front page of this section has a two column heading: "Alcatraz Said to Tame Hardest; Punishment Aims to 'Defeat Ego'" with subhead. (see)
Complete section 2 only with all 12 pages, r... See More
Mediumship expose... Spiritualist
Item #673268
February 17, 1878
THE DAILY MEMPHIS AVALANCHE, Tennessee, Feb. 17, 1878
* Mediumship - Spiritualism
* Spirits of the dead
This uncommon title is larger than normal newspapers of the day which measures 28 x 21 inches. The back page has an article headed: "The Trans-Death Courier" "How Foster, the 'Medium,' Just Would Kill Two Very Live Men '" See image for text here.
Other new... See More
Ludendorff bridge crossed in 1945....
Item #673262
March 10, 1945
LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 10, 1945
* Ludendorff bridge crossed
* First & Third United States Army
* Remagen Germany - Rhine River
The front page has a nice banner headline: "NAZIS TRY COMEBACK" with subhead: "Rhine Bridge Battle Now Raging, But Americans Hurl Back First Attack". (see)
Incomplete issue containing the first 4 pages only, light toning at the marg... See More
Eve of the Revolutionary War... Taxation... Rebellion addressed...
Item #673236
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE London, England, February, 1775 * American Revolutionary War about to begin
A fine issue from just months before the formal outbreak of the Revolutionary War.
Content includes: "Thoughts on American Affairs Addressed to Parliament", which deals with taxation, etc. Also: "A Provisional Act for Settling the Troubles in America & for Assert... See More
Beginning of Pope Pius XII's Papacy..
Item #673196
March 12, 1939
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, Mar. 12, 1939
* Pope Pius XII in Colorgravure Section
This issue contains front page and Colorgravure coverage of beginning of Pope Pius XII's Papacy. See the photos in the listing more more information.
Also included is the Comics Section which includes: MUTT & JEFF, DICK TRACEY AND CHARLIE CHAN COLOR CARTOONS.
The issue in good condition, has even t... See More
Mariano Rivera breaks save record....
Item #673195
September 20, 2011
NEW YORK POST September 20, 2011
* "Mo"... "Sandman"... Mariano Rivera sets record
* most MLB saves
* note: as of this listing's creation, he still holds the record
The front page has large picture of Mariano Rivera leading to the sports section with the heading "Mo Town! - Marino "
The Sports section has 4 full pages of coverage including: "A MO-M... See More
Mary of Teck... Queen Mother death....
Item #673185
March 25, 1953
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, March 25, 1953
* Mary of Teck death (1st report)
* Queen mother of United Kingdom
The front page has a nice banner headline: "QUEEN MARY DIES IN SLEEP AT 85; Churchill Sobs as He Breaks News to House of Commons" with subheads and photo of Queen Mary. (see)
Incomplete issue containing 8 of the 16 pages of the 1st section only, some spine and central fold... See More
Much on the Georgia alligator & how Oglethorpe treated them...
Item #673177
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1749
Articles within include: "Consequences of Relaxing the Laws against Suicide" "Description & Use of a New Electrometer" with an illustration; "Description of a New Water Bellows".
"Different Crocodiles" is about the animal in Georgia, one bit noting; "...Of reptiles, the crocodile, which seems
... See More
Articles within include: "Consequences of Relaxing the Laws against Suicide" "Description & Use of a New Electrometer" with an illustration; "Description of a New Water Bellows".
"Different Crocodiles" is about the animal in Georgia, one bit noting; "...Of reptiles, the crocodile, which seems
Horrible conditions of the Andersonville Prison...
Item #673173
September 10, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 10, 1865
* Andersonville Prison - Camp Sumter
* Captain Henry Wirz trial - Georgia
The first column heads include: "TRIAL OF CAPT. WIRZ" "Evidence of the Infernal Spirit of Gen. Winder" "Official Document by a Rebel Inspector-General" "He Says Winder Openly Proposed to Starve Men to Death" "That Was Cheaper than to Bui... See More
Very first appearance of Walt Whitman's poem "A Prairie Sunset"...
Item #673170
March 09, 1888
NEW YORK HERALD, March 9, 1888
* Walt Whitman's "A Prairie Sunset" poem - 1st appearance
Page 6 has a poem titled: "A Prairie Sunset", signed in block type, WALT WHITMAN .
This is the very first appearance of this poem as verified by the Walt Whitman Archive. It is very significant as such. It would later appear in his noteworthy compilation, "Leaves... See More
Bruno Hauptmann dies in the electric chair...
Item #673155
April 06, 1936
THE GREENSBORO PATRIOT (weekly), North Carolina, April 6, 1936
* Bruno Hauptmann execution (1st report)
* Charles Lindbergh baby kidnapping
The ftpg. has reports headed: "Bruno Hauptmann Pays For Crime" "Dies In Chair Without Word Of Confession" "Walked Calmly to Electric Chair, Millions Think He Had Accomplices In Kidnap-Killing of Lindbergh Child" plus ... See More
Allies storm Sicily, Italy in 1943...
Item #673150
July 12, 1943
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, July 12, 1943
* Invasion of Sicily Italy
* Operation Husky begins
The nice headline on the front page announces: "Invaders Overcome First Resistance--Move Ahead Under Powerful Aerial Umbrella" with subheads, related map and small photo of Dwight Eisenhower. (see)
Complete with 30 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes and a lit... See More
1950 NCAA college football games...
Item #673137
October 29, 1950
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, October 29, 1950 This 12 pages section has various sporting news with many college football reports with a few related photos and scores.
Complete sport's section only, rag edition, a little creasing, generally very nice.
Death of Rudolph Valentino....
Item #673135
August 23, 1926
GREENSBORO DAILY RECORD, North Carolina, Aug. 23, 1926
* Rudolph Valentino death
* Latin Lover - The Sheik
The front page has a five column heading: "Death Is Victorious Over Rudolph Valentino, Screen Favorite of Thousands Died At Noon" with subheads and small photo of Valentino. (see)
Sixteen pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, two small tape mends near bott... See More
Indian troubles in Georgia... Buonaparte...
Item #673103
May 22, 1818
NEW YORK SPECTATOR, May 22, 1818 Page 2 has various reports from Europe with some content concerning Bonaparte, including comments on his exile at St. Helena. Also: "Voyage to the North Pole". Pg. 4 has nearly a full column concerning: "Destruction of the Chehaw Village" in Georgia, and another report: "Expedition Against the Chehaws" Indians.
Four pages, nice ... See More
The "Colored Convention" at Columbia SC...
Item #673092
October 25, 1871
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 25, 1871
* Southern Colored Convention
* Post Civil War Negroes - blacks
Page 3 has a one column heading: "COLORED NATIONAL CONVENTION" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 12 pages, a little irregular along the spine, nice condition.
1993 Ruth Bader Ginsburg confirmation...
Item #673076
August 04, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 4, 1993
* Ruth Bader Ginsburg confirmation
* United States Supreme Court nomination
* Appointed by President Bill Clinton
The front page has a two column heading: "Ginsburg Confirmed as 2nd Woman on Supreme Court" (see)
Complete 1sqt section only with all 18 pages, light purple toning along the right side due to the paper roll coming to an end, very nice... See More
Smuggling, piracy, and the case of Tobias Watkins...
Item #673067
June 06, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 6, 1829 Among the many articles is the front page: "Smuggling" concerning tobacco being smuggled into England. Page 2 has: "Piracy" concerning the taking of a pirate ship off St. Barts & sent to Pensacola for adjudication.
Nearly 5 pages are taken up with the: "Case of Tobias Watkins", part of a a troubled relati... See More
Andrew Jackson... The cotton trade...
Item #673066
May 02, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 2, 1829 The front page contains a letter signed in type by: Andrew Jackson. Page 2 has a report--with charts--on: "The Cotton Trade".
Another age has: "Piracy" with a dateline from Mobile, Alabama.
Sixteen pages, 6 by 9 1/2 inches, nice condition.
As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the most widely-circu... See More
James Monroe leads in the election... Navy seeks a depot in the Chesapeake...
Item #673062
February 15, 1817
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Feb. 15, 1817 Featured is a chart showing that James Monroe is in the lead for Presidency of the United States. Another report has much detail on: "Cleopatra's Barge".
Five pages are taken up with considerable detail on: "Naval Depot" "Report of the Secretary of the Navy...Information Relating to the Selection of a Site for... See More
Appalachicola, Florida... Slave or free?
Item #673060
September 14, 1816
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 14, 1816 Starting on the front page and continuing within is a great article describing a banquet held in Paris to celebrate American Independence, which illustrates the great relationship held between both nations.
Another article within describes the mass migration of Negroes from in and around New Orleans to Appalachicola, Florida.... See More
Increasing the size of the U.S. Navy... On the defense of Fort McHenry...
Item #673058
May 18, 1816
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 18, 1816
* United States Navy & Fort McHenry
* George Armistead & James Madison
All of pages 1, 2 & part of page 3 are taken up with honors to those who defended Baltimore in September, 1814 when invaded by the British, including a letter datelined from Fort McHenry signed: Geo. Armstead.
Inside has: "An Act to Abolish the E... See More
The "contemptible braggart" General Smyth...
Item #673043
December 04, 1812
THE REPERTORY & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Dec. 4, 1812 The ftpg. has over a column taken up with the situation at Sacket's Harbor, including a lengthy letter from there signed in type by: Isaac Chauncey.
But the most interesting piece may be the brief report on page 2: "Of all the contemptible & ridiculous braggarts that ever disgraced the profession of a soldier, it is a... See More
Billy Sunday in Boston - 1931...
Item #673034
February 24, 1931
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, February 5, 1931 The the page has an article: "BILLY SUNDAY IN BOSTON AGAIN", describing the brilliance and public acceptance of Billy Sunday and his antics.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day.
Complete in 8 pages, somewhat fragile, but overall generally good. See images for details.... See More
Yanks trap the Nazis...
Item #673031
June 19, 1944
DAILY NEWS, New York, June 19, 1944 The banner headline announces: "YANKS TRAP 25,000 NAZIS" "Wipe Out One Division Trying To Break Cherbourg Ring". The detailed report, with a photo, is on page 2. A map is included as well.
Tabloid-size, complete in 28 pages, nice condition.
Financial Stock Market Crisis of 1907..
Item #673023
October 17, 1907
THE SUN, New York, October 18, 1907 This issue has fine coverage on the financial stock market crisis of 1907. The front page has: "AN ELIMINATION OF HEINZES - F. AUGUSTUS OUT OF BANK PRESIDENCY, A.P. OUT OF OTTO'S FIRM" See photos for details.
Complete in 14 pages, VERY fragile, some chipping and edge-tears, but otherwise good for the era. Must be handled with care.... See More
British advancing towards the nation's capital...
Item #673021
July 28, 1813
BOSTON PATRIOT, July 28, 1813 Although this issue has much on the war in Europe, page 2 has: "Enemy In the Potomac" datelined from Washington and noting in part: "...that the advanced squadron of the enemy had retired down the river...were not in sight at Point Yates, about 70 miles below this city..." and more on the British advance towards the capital.
Inside has: &quo... See More
Einstein-Rosen bridge (wormhole) theory...
Item #673014
July 05, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 5, 1935
* Albert Einstein & Nathan Rosen bridge
* Wormhole - spacetime - unified theory
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Einstein in Vast New Theory Links Atom and Stars in Unified Theory" with subhead. (see) Lengthy text continues inside.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 28 pages, light toning at the m... See More
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