1929 New Orleans streetcar strike....
Item #662162
July 06, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 6, 1929
* New Orleans, Louisiana
* Streetcar strike riot disaster
* Burning of cars
The front page has one column headings: "ALL-DAY RIOT MARKS NEW ORLEANS STRIKE; 2 DIE, HUNDREDS HURT" "Paving Blocks Rain on Cars, Injuring Police abd Forcing Strike-Breakers Off" "Trolley And Shed Burned" and more. (see)
Other news, sports and advert... See More
Civil War map on the rebel defenses at Port Hudson...
Item #661994
March 20, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 20, 1863
* Port Hudson, Louisiana map
* Battle of Kelly's Ford - Virginia
The front page is dominated by a nice & detailed Civil War map headed: "REBEL DEFENSES AT PORT HUDSON". Among the column heads on the Civil War are: "Late Rebel News" "Averill's Cavalry Expedition" "Rosecrans on the War Patch" "Clos... See More
The Louisiana Purchase Treaty is signed....
Item #661782
July 14, 1803
AMERICAN MERCURY, Hartford, July 14, 1803
* The Louisiana Purchase Treaty
* Signed by U.S. & France ministers
A page 3 report headed: "Official" reports: "The Executive has received official information, that a Treaty was signed on the 30th April, between the Ministers...of the United States and the Ministers...of the French Government; by which the United S
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* The Louisiana Purchase Treaty
* Signed by U.S. & France ministers
A page 3 report headed: "Official" reports: "The Executive has received official information, that a Treaty was signed on the 30th April, between the Ministers...of the United States and the Ministers...of the French Government; by which the United S
One of the earliest Louisiana newspapers we have offered...
Item #661558
December 24, 1819
ORLEANS GAZETTE & COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER, Dec. 24, 1819
* Very rare & early publication
This is one of the earliest newspapers from Louisiana we have had the pleasure to offer. The front page has a lengthy obituary report and an article: "Adam Poe's Contest with Two Indians" plus many ads (some in French), which the back page has a report concerning Indians in an: ... See More
Much on the Battle of Gettysburg from a soldier involved...
Item #660987
July 17, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, July 17, 1863
* Battle of Gettysburg
* Great reporting from rebel eyewitness (soldier)
Not only is this a nice newspaper from the Confederacy, but it is from the Confederate capital.
The front page has various war-related content, including items headed: "The News" and a lengthier report: "Spies In The South" and other related it... See More
Post Gettysburg & New York City draft riots...
Item #660645
July 16, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 16, 1863
* Post Gettysburg Lee's retreat
* New York City draft riots
* Port Hudson, Louisiana
Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "From The Army Of The Potomac", "The Retreat Of Lee Into Virginia", "The Pursuit By Our Cavalry", "The Captures At Falling Waters", and: "THE RIOT", "The Mob Full... See More
Sherman's report on the Atlanta campaign...
Item #660139
October 20, 1864
THE CHARLESTON MERCURY, South Carolina, Oct. 20, 1864
* Rare publicaton from the origin of the Civil War
* General William T. Sherman & the Atlanta campaign
Among the front page reports on the Civil War are: "Important From Hood--Our Army on the Outskirts of Chattanooga" "Successful Skirmishing In Florida" "Yankee Reports from Louisiana" "From th... See More
Capture of New Orleans!...
Item #660113
April 28, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, April 28, 1862
* Capture of New Orleans, Louisiana
* General Benjamin Butler
This issue reports one of the more significant events of the Civil War: the capture of New Orleans, the Confederate stronghold on the Mississippi. With this important event the northern forces were well on their way towards controlling the very strategic Mississippi River corridor.
The first ... See More
Bobby Grier breaks Sugar Bowl color barrier...
Item #659514
December 03, 1956
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., Dec. 3, 1956
* Bobby Grier breaks color barrier
* 1956 Sugar Bowl classic
* Georgia Tech vs. Pitt
The top of page 23 has a two column heading: "Tainted Tech Tally Beats Pitt Team, 7-0" with subhead and lineups. (see) Other major bowl games reported as well.
Complete with all 28 pages, light toning at the margins,
nice condition.
wikiedpia notes... See More
Bastrop, Louisiana Negro lynching... Nikola Tesla...
Item #659297
July 10, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 10, 1934
* Nikola Tesla- father of the radio
* Bastrop, Louisiana Negro lynching
* Outlaw John Dillinger hunted
Page 8 has one column headings: "LOUISIANA NEGRO LYNCHED" "Taken From Bastrop Jail and Hanged on Court House Lawn" First report coverage on the lynching of Andrew McLeod in Bastrop, Louisiana.
Page 19 has one column ... See More
Huey Long's succession dispute & Al Capone's trial....
Item #659049
October 14, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 14, 1931
* Huey 'The Kingfish" Long & Paul N. Cyr
* Louisiana governor succession dispute
* Al 'Scarface' Capone's tax evasion trial
The front page has a one column heading: "HUEY LONG DEFEATS COUP D-ETAT BY CYR" with subheads. (see)
Page 4 has a one column heading: "PROSECUTION RESTS IN CAPONE TRIAL" with subheads. ... See More
1938 Los Angeles, California flood...
Item #658901
March 04, 1938
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, March 4, 1938
* 1938 Los Angeles, California flood
* Nice headline for display
This 30 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "CALIFORNIA FLOOD TOLL CLIMBS TO 124" with subheads that include: "PARALYZED FILM CITY STRUGGLES TO RESTORE ITS PUBLIC SERVICES" and more with large pictorial. (see)
Other news o... See More
Slave ships arrive at Galveston... A Proclamation by the President...
Item #657925
August 08, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 8, 1818 Page 6 has: "General Jackson's Campaign" which lists the number of: "...The Indians inhabiting the country lying between Georgia & the Mississippi river..." totaling 11,000 warriors. It notes: "This force, if embodied and hostile, would e serious enemy to the United States...".
The bkpg. has: "A P... See More
William H. Harrison on the Battle of Tippecanoe... Louisiana described...
Item #657642
December 07, 1811
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 7, 1811 Page 15 has an: "Extract of a Letter from Governor Harrison to the Secretary of War, dated Head-Quarters near the Prophet's town, No. 8th, 1811", a letter signed in type: Wm. Henry Harrison. The letter describes the battle of Tippecanoe beginning with: "...the dawn of yesterday terminated any action between the troops under my c... See More
1938 Rodessa, Louisiana tornado...
Item #657517
February 18, 1938
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, February 18, 1938
* Rodessa, Louisiana tornado
* Caddo County disaster
* Oil boom town wrecked
The front page has a great banner headline: "20 DIE IN LOUISIANA TORNADO" with subheads and small related map. Nice for display. First report coverage on the devastating tornado that hit the oil boom town of Rodessa, Louisiana.
Complete with all 32 pa... See More
The South reacts to the Emancipation Proclamation...
Item #656607
October 07, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 7, 1862
* Emancipation proclamation - Southern reaction
* Abraham Lincoln's famous address
The first column of the front page is taken up with interesting reactions in the South to the Emancipation Proclamation with heads: "Interesting From The South" "Important Action in the Rebel Congress on President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation&... See More
John Mosby just before his "Greenback Raid"...
Item #656564
October 21, 1864
DAILY EXAMINER, Richmond, Virginia, Oct. 21, 1864
* John S. Mosby - Guerrilla leader
* 43rd Battalion, Virginia Cavalry
* From the capital of the Confederacy
A wealth of Civil War reporting from the capital of the Confederacy. The front page includes: "Report Surprise of Mosby's Command" which includes: "...Northern papers say...surprised the camp of Mosby near Pie... See More
"King Abraham the First"...
Item #656554
October 17, 1861
THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, Oct. 17, 1861 Truly Confederate newspapers from New Orleans are very difficult to find, as Admiral Farragut entered the mouth of the Mississippi in mid-April, 1862 and finally took New Orleans on April 28. Shortly thereafter Benjamin Butler moved in and took control of the city, it surrendering without a fight. So "Confederate" issues from New Orleans are li... See More
Confederate newspaper from Louisiana...
Item #656382
October 27, 1861
SUNDAY DELTA, New Orleans, Oct. 27, 1861
* Rare Confederate title
* From the deep South
Among the front page items are: "Federal Evacuation of the Kanawha" "Floyd Marching for Kentucky" "From Arizona" "From New Mexico" "A Navy of Our Own" "Confederate Congress" & more. Inside includes: "From the Seat of War In Virgin... See More
Chasing after Jesse James...
Item #656224
November 30, 1876
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, Nov. 30, 1876 Page 4 has a small item: "On Jesse James' Heels" has some details on those who are after him. The front page has a report concerning: "The Fiendish Atrocities Perpetrated in Louisiana" "Testimony which Will Cause the World to Shutter" with more.
Eight pages, very nice condition.
Civil War map of the Yorktown vicinity...
Item #656067
May 09, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 9, 1862
* Siege of Yorktown ends
* Battle of Williamsburg, Virginia
* New Orleans LA Louisiana
The front page is dominated by a nice Civil War map headed: "The Defenses Of Yorktown" (see photos). There are nice one column heads also: "The Advance of McClellan's Army" "The Enemy Still In Full Retreat" "The Battle of Williams... See More
Joseph Priestley... John Adams & George Washington signatures...
Item #655467
June 07, 1794
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 7, 1794 Page 2 has a message to Congress, signed in type: Go. Washington, and also a report noting in part: "...a gentleman immediately from New Orleans who descended the rivers Ohio and Mississippi...that a body of General Clark's party...collected at the mouth of Cumberland River...their intentions were...to proceed to Louisiana for the purpose of ... See More
From when New Orleans was in the Confederacy...
Item #655294
April 26, 1861
THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, April 26, 1861
* Rare Confederate title
* From the deep South
Truly Confederate newspapers from New Orleans are very difficult to find, as Admiral Farragut entered the mouth of the Mississippi in mid-April, 1862 and finally took New Orleans on April 28. Shortly thereafter Benjamin Butler moved in and took control of the city, it surrendering without a fig... See More
President Madison's Proclamation concerning this action against Spain...
Item #654832
September 16, 1815
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 16, 1815 The front page contains: "By the President of the United States of America - A Proclamation" concerning: "...sundry persons, citizens of the United States...especially within the state of Louisiana, are conspiring together to beg...the means for a military expedition...against the dominions of Spain, with which the United S... See More
Civil War map of Eastern Virginia...
Item #654718
May 26, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 26, 1862
* First Battle of Winchester VA Virginia
The front page features a large and very detailed map headed: "THE SEAT OF WAR IN EASTERN VIRGINIA."
Among the front page column heads are: "The Gallant Action of Col. Crook" "Details of the Rebel Defeat" "We Whipped them Three to One" "Occupation of Raleigh, N.C." "... See More
Map of the Big Black River valley in Louisiana...
Item #654302
February 21, 1864
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 21, 1864 Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "Additional Details of the Advance of Sherman's Expeditionary Force" "The Enemy Gradually Falling Back" "Cavalry Skirmish Near Baker's Creek" "Occupation of the City of Jackson" " and a bit more. Additional Civil War reports on inside pages.
Near the bot... See More
Capture of New Orleans...
Item #654294
April 29, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, April 29, 1862
* Capture of New Orleans, Louisiana
* Full use of the Mississippi River
Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "The Capture of New Orleans" "Our Troops In Possession of the City" "The City Capitulated on Friday" "Evacuation of the Forts at Pensacola" "A Panic At Norfolk" "THE WAR FOR TH... See More
"Memphis" newspaper printed in Atlanta, Georgia... Jeff Davis rallies the troops...
Item #654276
August 17, 1863
THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Atlanta, Georgia, August 17, 1863
* Very rare Confederate title
See the bottom of this listing for the fascinating history of this newspaper. Among the front page items are: "The War In Virginia" "From Gen. Lee's Army" "Reported Fighting at Brock's Gap" "News From the Islands" "Tennessee Intelligence" &... See More
Map of Puebla, Mexico... The Civil War...
Item #654238
April 30, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, April 30, 1863
* Puebla, Mexico map
* War in Louisiana
The front page features a nice & very detailed map headed: "Map Of The City of Puebla And Its Environs" with a key as to the principal buildings, etc. The front page has related heads and reports on the Civil War, with: "From Mexico" "French Accounts of the Siege of Puebla" &quo... See More
Capture of New Orleans...
Item #653861
May 08, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 8, 1862
* Capture of New Orleans, Louisiana
* Battle of Williamsburg - George B. McClellan
Some nice & historic ftpg. column heads including: "The Capture of New Orleans" "FULL PARTICULARS" "Forts Jackson and St. Phillip Bombarded 6 Days and 5 Nights" "the Forts Silenced" "Terrific Naval Combat" with mor... See More
Who won the battle of Gettysburg ? And the fall of Vicksburg...
Item #653363
July 10, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, July 10, 1863
* The Battle of Gettysburg
* Fall of Vicksburg, Mississippi
* In a Confederate title
Not only is this a nice newspaper from the Confederacy, but it is from the Confederate capital.
The top of the front page, with heading: "From General Lee's Army", has much editorialized comment on the recent events of the war--Bat... See More
Thomas Nast Christmas centerfold...
Item #653131
January 04, 1873
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 4, 1873
* Caricaturist Thomas Nast
* Christmas - Santa Claus
Certainly the most notable print is the great doublepage centerfold by Thomas Nast captioned: "The Same Old Christmas Story Over Again" showing two kids sleeping amongst their dreams. Santa Claus with his bag of toys is here as well.
There are many other prints in the i... See More
Great foldout map of "West Florida" from Pensacola to New Orleans...
Item #652813
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, February, 1772 * Nice map of "West Florida"
* Pensacola, Florida, to New Orleans, Louisiana
* Plate of a rare bird from the Hudson Bay
Certainly the most notable item in this issue is the very nice foldout map titled: "A Map of Part of WEST FLORIDA" from Pensacola to the Mouth of Iberville River, with a View to shew t... See More
Great editorial on the Civil War...
Item #652765
March 18, 1864
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, March 18, 1864
* Rare rebel publication
The back page has an interesting editorial which begins: "Recent transactions warrant the declaration that the enemy have ceased to fight as well as they did in the 2nd and 3rd years of the war. They have been defeated in Florida with a force on our part of but one to three. They were routed in Mississippi... See More
Much more on the Battle of Gettysburg: from a soldier involved...
Item #651870
July 17, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, July 17, 1863
* Battle of Gettysburg
* Eyewitness account
Not only is this a nice Civil War newspaper from the Confederacy, but it is from the Confederate capital.
The front page has various war-related content, including items headed: "The News" and a lengthier report: "Spies In The South" and other related items, but certainly the p... See More
Rare & very historic Confederate broadside "Extra" on the Battle of Gettysburg...
Item #651864
July 05, 1863
DAILY DISPATCH---EXTRA, Richmond, Virginia, July 5, 1863
* Battle of Gettysburg
* Very rare Confederate title
* Capital of the Confederacy
A great rarity: a Confederate broadside "Extra" reporting on the first two days of the historic Battle of Gettysburg. As the word "broadside" is defined, this is a single sheet printed on the front side only.
The heads at the ... See More
The nomination of General McClellan...
Item #651771
September 03, 1864
RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Sept. 3, 1864
* General George McClellan
* Presidential nomination
* Rare Confederate title
Not only a very nice newspaper from the Confederacy, but from its capital as well. The ftpg. has: "The War News with several subheads from various fields of operation: "From Atlanta" "From Mobile" "From Louisiana" and "From C... See More
New Orleans during the Confederacy... Official report on the Battle of Manassas...
Item #651770
February 04, 1862
THE DAILY DELTA, Louisiana, February 4, 1862
* Rare Confederate title
* From the deep South
* First Battle of Bull Run
* Official reports from the Confederates
Truly Confederate newspapers from New Orleans are very difficult to find, as Admiral Farragut entered the mouth of the Mississippi in mid-April, 1862 and finally took New Orleans on April 28. Shortly thereafter Benjamin Butle... See More
Zebulon Pike's exploration of the Louisiana country...
Item #651341
July 16, 1811
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 16, 1811 Inside has over half a page taken up with a terrific summary of a recently published book: "The Travels of Col. Pike in the Louisiana Country" which comes under the heading: "Pike's Expeditions". Much of this article is Pike's efforts in tracing the source o the Mississippi River. A great account of early exp... See More
From New Orleans before the Civil War...
Item #650700
August 29, 1841
THE WEEKLY CRESCENT CITY, New Orleans, Aug. 29, 1841 One of our earliest offerings from New Orleans. Among various articles are: "Louisiana" "The Gaines' Case" "The Long Tongue" "The St. Louis Murder" and so much more.
Four pages, bit irregular at the spine & a bit close-trimmed at the bottom of pgs. 2, 3 & backpage. Lite dampstaining.... See More
Map of Germany... Funeral of King George II...
Item #650312
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1760 Among the articles in this issue are: "Scheme for Widening the Narrow Streets in London" "Charge Against Gen. T--sh--d for his Conduct at Quebec" which takes over 3 pages (see for beginning); "The Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's Accession" "History of the London Brewery" "Queries Concerning the... See More
1919 Ville Platte LA dance hall fire disaster....
Item #650169
November 24, 1919
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 24, 1919
* Ville Platte, Louisiana
* Dance hall fire disaster (1st report)
The top of page 15 has a one column heading: "25 KILLED, 15 HURT, IN DANCE HALL FIRE" with subheads. (see)
Other news sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 32 pages, light toning at the margins, a little irregular along the spine, generally nice.... See More
Causes & Necessity For Taking Up Arms... Louisiana...
Item #649452
October 12, 1811
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 12, 1811 Inside has a report headed: "Revolutionary Pubic Papers - The Declaration By the Representatives of the United Colonies of North America, ...Setting Forth the Causes and Necessity of their Taking Up arms--July 6th 1775" which was one of the most historic & significant documents of the 18th century. This documents takes over 2 pages.... See More
Constitutions of Ohio and Louisiana...
Item #649444
August 28, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 28, 1813 Pages 1-4 contains five letters under the heading: "Further Executive Proceedings" signed in type by either James Monroe of James Madison, concerning relations with Sweden. Also in the issue: "Events of the War" with much on the War of 1812 including letters signed in type by Henry Proctor, Isaac Chauncey and two by Wm. ... See More
England declares war against France: French & Indian War begins...
Item #649135
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1756 The most significant item in this issue is: "His Majesty's Declaration of War Against the French King" which was the official beginning of the French & Indian War. This text takes just over a fullpg. (see) This is a very significant document, being the first in a series of American war declaration issues which would include the
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Louisiana to become a state...
Item #649093
March 28, 1812
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 28, 1812 Inside has lengthy reporting from the "House of Representatives" which includes discussion headed: "State of Louisiana" concerning Louisiana joining the Union. Another page has: "The bill for the admission of Louisiana into the union has passed the house of representatives with a provision to include within the limits of... See More
Causes & Necessity For Taking Up Arms... Louisiana...
Item #648949
October 12, 1811
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 12, 1811 Inside has a report headed: "Revolutionary Pubic Papers - The Declaration By the Representatives of the United Colonies of North America, ...Setting Forth the Causes and Necessity of their Taking Up arms--July 6th 1775" which was one of the most historic & significant documents of the 18th century. This documents takes over 2 pages.... See More
William H. Harrison on the Battle of Tippecanoe... Louisiana described...
Item #648948
December 07, 1811
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 7, 1811
* Battle of Tippecanoe
* William Henry Harrison
* Early Louisiana
Page 15 has an: "Extract of a Letter from Governor Harrison to the Secretary of War, dated Head-Quarters near the Prophet's town, No. 8th, 1811", a letter signed in type: Wm. Henry Harrison. The letter describes the battle of Tippecanoe beginning with: "..... See More
Grenada Confederate newspaper... Battle of Antietam...
Item #648671
October 02, 1862
THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Grenada, Mississippi, Oct. 2, 1862
* Very rare Confederate title
* Publisher on the run
* Battle of Antietam
If the title and city of publication seem to be in conflict, they are not. This newspaper had a fascinating history during the Civil War. Memphis was a Confederate stronghold up through the Battle of Memphis on June 6, 1862, at which time the Yankees ... See More
Louisiana to become a state...
Item #647757
March 28, 1812
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 28, 1812 Inside has lengthy reporting from the "House of Representatives" which includes discussion headed: "State of Louisiana" concerning Louisiana joining the Union.
Another page has: "The bill for the admission of Louisiana into the union has passed the house of representatives with a provision to include within the limits o... See More
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