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One of the most intricately engraved mastheads to be had...
Item #689735
August 16, 1729
THE NORWICH GAZETTE, England, Aug. 16, 1729
* Rare 18th century publication
* Great masthead engraving
See the photos for the tremendous detail in the masthead of this early newspaper, showing the skyline of Norwich. Individual buildings and even the windows can be seen in this woodblock engraving. There are insets in the upper corners as well, one showing the patron Saint George slay... See More
Decorative Act of Parliament, 1747...
Item #689254
January 01, 1747
ACT OF PARLIAMENT, London, England, 1747
* 18th century original document
Nice full title page has an engraving of the Royal coat-of-arms. Inside has an act: "...for the better securing the Payment of Shares of Prizes taken from the Enemy, to the Royal Hospital at Greenwich; and for preventing the Embezzlement of Goods and Stores belonging to the said Hospital."
A decorative... See More
Handsome newspaper... John Hancock...
Item #689115
July 11, 1793
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & THE UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, July 11, 1793 As the photo shows, this is one of the more handsome & displayable mastheads of the 18th century.
All of the front page, all of page 2, and nearly half of page 3 are taken up with an Act of the Mass. Legislature for a: "New Militia Law", signed at its conclusion by the governor: John Hancock.
This is ... See More
Handsome newspaper... John Hancock on the front page...
Item #689113
June 27, 1793
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & THE UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, June 27, 1793
* Nice masthead engraving
* 18th century America
* John Hancock document
As the photo shows, this is one of the more handsome & displayable mastheads of the 18th century.
The front page features a half column document to the Mass. Senate which relates to fraudulent payments to veterans of the Revolution... See More
Handsome newspaper... Two John Hancock documents on the front page...
Item #689112
March 21, 1793
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & THE UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, March 21, 1793
* John Hancock signed in type
As the photo shows, this is one of the more handsome & displayable mastheads of the 18th century.
The front page features a full column: "Proclamation" for a day of thanksgiving and prayer, signed by governor: John Hancock. It is headed with the same coat-of-arms a... See More
Front page print shows Lincoln being assassinated...
Item #688982
April 29, 1865
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Apr. 29, 1865
* Famous Abraham Lincoln assassination issue
This issue remains one of the most desired for this historic, tragic event, as it is one of the only newspapers which included a front page graphic showing the actual assassination of Abraham Lincoln.
Over half of the front page is taken up with a very dramatic print captioned: "A... See More
Handsome, early, displayable newspaper from 1715...
Item #688870
June 09, 1715
THE POST BOY, London, June 9, 1715
* Rare & early 18th century issue
* Nice masthead engravings
This is one of our favorite early newspapers as it is single sheet, small folio size, and has two great engravings in the masthead making it very nice for display (see images). The front page has various reports from throughout Europe while most of the back page is taken up with ads.
M... See More
Huge eagle in the masthead... Philadelphia, 1811...
Item #688349
July 05, 1811
COLUMBIAN CHRONICLE, Philadelphia, July 5, 1811
* Great heraldic eagle masthead engraving
See the photo for perhaps the largest heraldic eagle engraving to be found in a masthead, the wingspan stretching nearly 7 inches. The ftpg. has various "Foreign Intelligence" including: "Confirmation of Massena's Defeat" with more news & ads inside.
Four pages, never ... See More
Much on the funeral of Washington, with an engraving of his coffin...
Item #687604
January 03, 1800
THE SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, January 3, 1800
* President George Washington
* Death - funeral w/ coffin print
A nice, displayable issue on the funeral of George Washington.
Over half of the front page is taken up with: "Internment Of General Washington" which begins: "On Wednesday last the mortal part of WASHINGTON THE GREAT--the Father of his Country, and the Friend of ... See More
Great on America's first space walk...
Item #687510
June 08, 1965
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, June 8, 1965
* Astronaut - Major Edward H. White
* Gemini 4 Space Capsule
* First American Space Walk
This is one of the best issues we have seen on America's first space walk. The banner headline: "SPACE WALK PHOTOS" with a huge photo showing just that.
Presumed complete with 34 pages, light staining at the left side, minor margin wear. Q... See More
Commercial treaty is 'vanished in smoke'... Very handsome masthead...
Item #687380
November 15, 1783
PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL & THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Nov. 15, 1783
* Rare title w/ great masthead
Certainly a prime feature of this issue is the terrific engraving in the masthead, larger and more intricate than most and quite displayable.
Half of the first column is taken up with an ad for "Haym Salomon", a very noted Jewish financier during the Revolutionary War... See More
Guy Carleton on leaving America... The need to determine a permanent site for Congress...
Item #687368
September 27, 1783
THE PROVIDENCE GAZETTE & COUNTRY JOURNAL, Rhode Island, September 27, 1783
* General Guy Carleton
* Evacuation of New York
* Site for United States Congress ?
The entire front page and part of page 2 are taken up with a great letter on the need to determine a site for the federal government.
A few bits include: "Several writers have lately addressed the public shewing the n... See More
Handsome, patriotic newspaper with war-related reports...
Item #687350
March 13, 1780
THE INDEPENDENT LEDGER & AMERICAN ADVERTISER, Boston, March 13, 1780
* One of the more patriotic mastheads from the Revolutionary War
The masthead includes one of the more patriotic engravings of the Revolutionary War, described by the motto just under the dateline: "All Hands With One Inflamed, Enlightened Heart" showing 13 arms--one for each colony--joined by holding a... See More
Very displayable Edinburgh, Scotland newspaper...
Item #687308
August 11, 1726
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Aug. 11, 1726
* Very rare title from the early 18th century
* Nice masthead engravings
See the photos for one of the more beautiful, displayable mastheads of the 18th century featuring two woodblock engravings, one showing postboys on horseback trumpeting the news, and the other showing a winged angel trumpeting the news.
Additionally, the fir... See More
Likely the most desired masthead from the 18th century...
Item #687194
October 27, 1774
THE MASSACHUSETTS SPY, Or Thomas's Boston Journal, October 27, 1774 It would be difficult to properly place both the scarcity and desirability of this newspaper in the confect of American history. This issue has the famous "Join Or Die" engraving stretching across the masthead.
In the same way that the famous "Dewey Defeats Truman" issue of the Chicago Tribune is com... See More
Four front page signatures by George Washington...
Item #687171
May 28, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 28, 1796
* President George Washington
A very displayable newspaper, as the front page has not one but four Acts of Congress with each signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington. One concerns: "...allowing compensation for horses killed in battle belonging to officers of the army of the United States."
The back page features 12 ill... See More
Item #686947
October 26, 1861
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWS, Oct. 26, 1861 (single print only)
This is a single-page print. The print contains a single woodcut engraving captioned: "Capture of the Propeller Fanny in Pamlico Sound, on the 1st of October, by Three Rebel Steamers, while Conveying Men and Stores to the 20th Indiana Regiment, Encamped at Chicamacomico, 40 Miles from Hatteras Inlet&... See More
John Adams Acts... with script signatures...
Item #686849
June 02, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 2, 1798
* President John Adams
* 3 Acts of Congress
The front page has three Acts of Congress each signed in script type by the President: John Adams.
Page 2 has two letters: "To the President of the United States" from the citizens of Cambridge and Haverhill, Mass. The back page has an ad for the sale of various goods: &
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* President John Adams
* 3 Acts of Congress
The front page has three Acts of Congress each signed in script type by the President: John Adams.
Page 2 has two letters: "To the President of the United States" from the citizens of Cambridge and Haverhill, Mass. The back page has an ad for the sale of various goods: &
Six script signatures by President John Adams...
Item #686204
April 25, 1801
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 25, 1801 The front page contains six Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: John Adams, and in block type by the Vice President: Th. Jefferson, making this a displayable newspaper.
Four pages, minor nick to a back leaf margin, nice condition.
Washington and Napoleon Buonaparte...
Item #686143
April 05, 1797
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 5, 1797
* President George Washington
* Napoleon Bonaparte
At the bottom of the front page is an Act of Congress which is signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington.
This was one of just a few newspapers which used the script type for documents signed by politicians, making such issues very displayable.
Amongst the various items on page... See More
Two Acts of Congress signed by George Washington...
Item #686029
February 14, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 14, 1795
* President George Washington
* Acts of Congress
The first column of the ftpg. begins with not one but two Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington.
This title was one of just a few which used the script type in printing, making such issues quite displayable.
Four pages, minor foxing, good condition.... See More
Displayable Act of Parliament... 1759...
Item #685880
January 01, 1759
ACT OF PARLIAMENT, London, England, 1759 Nice full title page has an engraving of the Royal coat-of-arms. Inside has an act: "...for adding certain annuities...to the joint stock...and for carrying the several duties therein mentioned to the Sinking fund..."
A decorative document given the displayable title page.
Twenty pages, 11 by 7 1/4 inches, nice condition.... See More
One of the more decorative mastheads of the 18th century...
Item #685297
March 26, 1798
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, March 26, 1798
* Nice masthead engraving
* 18th century America
If you are looking for a handsome American newspaper of the 1700's which is displayable & priced reasonably, this is one of the best. This title features one of the more decorative mastheads of the era.
Complete in 4 pages, never-trimmed margins, generally in ve... See More
Ulysses S. Grant... Cowboys... Thomas Nast print...
Item #684937
August 01, 1885
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 1, 1885 Full front page: 'General Grant's Last Message' is quite somber, as he was near death. Halfpg: 'Dr. Ferran Inoculating for Cholera in Spain' Displayable fullpg. cowboy print: 'On A Hot Trail' is by noted artist T. Thurstrup & shows cowboys on the hunt for Cheyennes. Fullpg: 'Death of Grant' shows him on his... See More
One of the more decorative mastheads of the 18th century...
Item #684156
April 03, 1795
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, April 3, 1795
* Nice masthead engraving - 18th century America
* Illustrated farms for sale advertisements
If you are looking for a handsome American newspaper of the 1700's which is displayable & priced reasonably, this is one of the best. This title features one of the more decorative mastheads of the era.
Complete i... See More
Dramatic & displayable cavalry charge... Jefferson City...
Item #684143
November 02, 1861
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Nov. 2, 1861 The best print is the very dramatic, tipped-in doublepage centerfold which shows a cavalry charge captioned: "...Steamer Monticello Shelling the Rebel Troops at Chicamacomico...Attempt to cut off the Retreat of the 20th Indiana Regiment Towards Hatteras Lighthouse". This is one of the more action-packed prints of the war.
Othe... See More
'Oh, the humanity!'... The Hindenburg explosion...
Item #683943
May 07, 1937
LOS ANGELES EXAMINER--EXTRA, May 7, 1937
* Hindenburg airship disaster
* Lakehurst NJ New Jersey
* Nice headline & photos for display
This is one of the better Hindenburg explosion issues we have offered.
See the photos for the dramatic, from page featuring the iconic photograph taken within seconds of the initial explosion showing the large ball of flames with the Hindenburg yet to h... See More
Early for color newspaper pages...
Item #683747
May 01, 1898
LE PETIT JOURNAL [The Little Newspaper]--Supplement, Paris, France, May 1, 1898 This was a quite successful conservative, daily newspaper published from 1863 to 1944. Beginning in 1884 they did a weekly "Supplement" famous for their color lithograph front and back pages.
Such full page color prints in 19th century issues were rather uncommon. Quite displayable as such.
Complete i... See More
A dramatic issue on Desert Storm...
Item #683665
February 28, 1991
DAILY GAZETTE, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois, Feb. 28, 1991 This is an exceedingly displayable issue with a very significant headline on the end of the land war in Desert Storm: "VICTORY ! " in maroon ink, with a subhead in blue ink: "ALLIES DECLARE CEASE-FIRE".
Complete in 4 sections and 32 pages, very nice condition.
A dramatic issue on Desert Storm...
Item #683664
February 28, 1991
DAILY GAZETTE, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois, Feb. 28, 1991
* War in Iraq ends
* Desert Storm is over
* Terrific headline
This is an exceedingly displayable issue with a very significant headline on the end of the land war in Desert Storm: "VICTORY ! " in maroon ink, with a subhead in blue ink: "ALLIES DECLARE CEASE-FIRE".
Complete in 4 sections and 32 pages, v... See More
Same-day report on the Hindenburg tragedy...
Item #683559
May 06, 1937
HERALD EXPRESS, Los Angeles, May 6, 1937
* Hindenburg rigid airship disaster
* Pride of Nazi Germany
* Lakehurst, New Jersey
* Nice headline for display
A rare opportunity for a same-day report on the explosion of the zeppelin Hindenburg, which explored moments before docking at Lakehurst, New Jersey in the early evening of May 6.
Virtually all East Coast and Midwest newspapers had... See More
Pennsylvania's governor... Avoiding the pirates...
Item #683528
May 10, 1726
THE POST BOY, London, May 10, 1726
* Real Pirates of the Caribbean
* Rare, displayable publication
Among the news reports are two on the front page mentioning: "Last week Patrick Gordon, the new Governor of Pennsylvania, sailed from the Downs for his Government of that Province...". And then a letter from Barbadoes mentions in part: "...and on the 5th of February follow... See More
Early for color newspaper pages...
Item #683521
April 10, 1898
LE PETIT JOURNAL [The Little Newspaper]--Supplement, Paris, France, April 10, 1898 This was a quite successful conservative, daily newspaper published from 1863 to 1944. Beginning in 1884 they did a weekly "Supplement" famous for their color lithograph front and back pages.
Such full page color prints in 19th century issues were rather uncommon. Quite displayable as such.
Complet... See More
Great & displayable broadside for a band concert...
Item #683416
March 27, 1890
This is a great broadside for a: "BAND CONCERT ! The Weare Cornet Band..." with further particulars. The date is near the bottom: "Thur. Eve. Mar. 27, '90" [1890]
This broadside measures 20 1/2 by 28 1/2 inches, has a few very small holes near the top, minor wear at the margins, generally in very nice, clean condition & extremely displayable. Printed on pale yell... See More
Desirable baseball issue... Cricket...
Item #683403
October 15, 1859
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Oct. 15, 1859 Half of the double page centerfold is a terrific illustration of: 'A Base Ball Match at the Elysian Fields, Hoboken' showing a game in progress. A very displayable print, showing almost the entire field. The other half shows a cricket match.
The frontpage shows: "A German Beer Garden in N.Y. City on Sunday Eve." Nice full page: ... See More
Very displayable French criminal broadside from 1794...
Item #683390
May 02, 1794
Interesting French criminal broadside announcing the acquittal of a trial against Etienne Michaud. Headed in large type at the top (translated): JUDGMENT OF THE CRIMINAL COURT of the Department of Rhone, Who Declares Etienne Michaud Acquitted of The Charge Against Him." followed by details of the result of the trial.
There is a "dateline" at the middle: "Du 17 Floreal, l... See More
Walt Disney pairs with Standard Oil... Travel Tykes...
Item #683330
September 21, 1939
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, September 21, 1939 In 1939 Disney paired with Standard Oil to produce comics for kids which also doubled as advertisements. One such "ad" is located on the back page, is approx. 12" x 15", and is headed: "Walt Disney's Little People - Travel Tykes - 'A Stitch In Time Saves Nine. M. Mouse.'" This nostalgic, color, vintage ad w... See More
Displayable baseball print...
Item #683144
June 27, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, June 27, 1874
* Great baseball illustration print
* Boston Red Stockings - champions
Within this complete issue is a great full page print captioned: "International Baseball--The Boston Champions" showing the entire team in uniform. The name of each player is captioned beneath, the list including Al Spaulding and James O'Rourke among others. A relate... See More
Early for color newspaper pages...
Item #683045
April 03, 1898
LE PETIT JOURNAL [The Little Newspaper]--Supplement, Paris, France, April 3, 1898 This was a quite successful conservative, daily newspaper published from 1863 to 1944. Beginning in 1884 they did a weekly "Supplement" famous for their color lithograph front and back pages.
Such full page color prints in 19th century issues were rather uncommon. Quite displayable as such.
Complete... See More
A dramatic issue on Desert Storm...
Item #682915
February 25, 1991
DAILY GAZETTE, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois, Feb. 25, 1991
* Operation Desert Storm
* Gulf War beginning
* Persian Gulf
This is an exceedingly displayable issue with a very significant headline on the beginning of the land war in Desert Storm: "INVASION ! " in maroon ink, with a three-color map and a subhead in blue ink: "ALLIES SWEEP INTO KUWAIT, IRAQ".
Comple... See More
"Black Sox" players are found not guilty...
Item #682732
August 03, 1921
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, August 3, 1921
* Chicago "Black Sox" White Sox
* 1919 World Series of baseball scandal
* Not guilty verdict - "Shoeless" Joe Jackson
This has one of the better headlines to be had for this infamous event in baseball history: the not guilty verdict in the "Black Sox" scandal of the 1919 Major League Baseball Wor... See More
Early Catholic newspaper with huge masthead...
Item #682613
January 27, 1832
UNITED STATES CATHOLIC INTELLIGENCER, Boston, Jan. 27, 1832
* Large masthead with a heraldic eagle
This rather rare title lasted for just one year, having begun in October, 1831 and ending in September, 1832. The issue is a "vol. III" issue as this publication was preceded by one titled "Jesuit, or Catholic Sentinel" and they kept the same volume numbering. It was a... See More
A displayable 18th century newspaper...
Item #682602
October 02, 1716
THE POST BOY, London, Oct. 2, 1716
* Rare title w/ nice masthead
One of the nicer mastheads of the 18th century as it features two handsome engravings (see). Various news reports from Europe. The back page is mostly filled with advertisements and notices.
Complete as a single sheet newspaper, measures 8 1/4 by 14 inches, very nice condition.... See More
Graphic & displayable issue on the death of McKinley...
Item #682022
September 14, 1901
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Sept. 14, 1901
* President William McKinley assassination
The front page is very graphic, appearing more as a poster or broadside than a more tkypicdal front page of a newspaper.
The banner headline announces: "THE PRESIDENT IS DEAD; THE NATION MOURNS" with the entire page black-bordered and including an embellished photo of William McKinley. On the ... See More
Famous "Unite Or Die" engraving in the masthead...
Item #681728
November 16, 1774
THE PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL; AND THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, November 16, 1774 If there was one graphic which represented the spirit of the Revolutionary War it would have to be the ubiquitous segmented snake with the famous "Unite Or Die" caption. The engraving, a prominent device in the masthead of this newspaper, shows a snake cut into various pieces, each with a
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Large map of the Richmond vicinity...
Item #681604
June 03, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, June 3, 1862 The front page has a nice Civil War map headed: "SCENE OF THE GREAT BATTLE BEFORE RICHMOND" which makes it very displayable.
Also many first column heads including: "The Great Battle" "The Attack on Gen. Casey's Position" "The Temporary Disaster There..." "Gallant Bayonet Charge" "The Rebels Driven Back ... See More
Displayable Civil War map...
Item #681553
May 10, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, May 10, 1862
* Sewell's Point naval engagement
* Norfolk, Virgina map
* Battle of Eltham's Landing
The front page features a very large map headed: "THE NAVAL OPERATIONS BETWEEN FORTRESS MONROE AND NORFOLK." with a lengthy subhead. The map has much detail of this portion of the coast of Virginia.
The rest of the ftpg. is taken up with various colum... See More
Early for color newspaper pages...
Item #681346
February 13, 1898
LE PETIT JOURNAL [The Little Newspaper]--Supplement, Paris, France, Feb. 13, 1898 This was a quite successful conservative, daily newspaper published from 1863 to 1944. Beginning in 1884 they did a weekly "Supplement" famous for their color lithograph front and back pages.
Such full page color prints in 19th century issues were rather uncommon. Quite displayable as such.
Complete... See More
The 'Christmas Edition' from San Diego...
Item #680861
December 17, 1914
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, Dec. 17, 1914 The front page is quite displayable being the "Christmas Edition" with a two-color print taking most of the front page, beneath which is text headed: "Christmas Is Near!'
Complete in 12 pages, nice condition.
Early for color newspaper pages...
Item #680768
January 30, 1898
LE PETIT JOURNAL [The Little Newspaper]--Supplement, Paris, France, Jan. 30, 1898 This was a quite successful conservative, daily newspaper published from 1863 to 1944. Beginning in 1884 they did a weekly "Supplement" famous for their color lithograph front and back pages.
Such full page color prints in 19th century issues were rather uncommon. Quite displayable as such.
Complete... See More
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