1967 Newark riots... Civil Rights movement...
Item #704959
July 20, 1967
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, July 20, 1967
* 1967 Newark, New Jersey race riots
* Civil Rights movement - urban decay
* Long, hot Summer of 1967 - arson
* "Summer of Love" era
The front page has a heading: "The Exploded City: Exercise in Futility" with 3 related photos including one of LeRoi Jones (Amiri Baraka). (see images) Coverage conti... See More
1973 "The Dark Side of the Moon" concert Ad...
Item #704944
June 07, 1973
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, June 7, 1973
* "The Dark Side of the Moon" album tour
* Pink Floyd - Roosevelt Satadium concert advertisement
* British psychedelic rock group - band performance
Page 31 has a 4 1/2 x 3 1/2 inch advertisement for a "PINK FLOYD" concert at Roosevelt Stadium in Jersey City, New Jersey shorty after the release of th... See More
1973 The Allman Brothers Band concert ad...
Item #704876
September 20, 1973
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Sept. 20, 1973
* The Allman Brothers Band - Dickey Betts
* American rock band concert advertisement
* New Jersey State Fairgrounds - Hamilton NJ
Page 51 has a full page decorative advertisement for the "THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND" concert at the New Jersey State Fairgrounds. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely ra... See More
On the funeral of the governor...
Item #704834
November 13, 1790
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 13, 1790
* Patriots George Read & William Patterson
Page 3 reports that George Read was unanimously re-elected Senator of Delaware. A second item says: "The Hon. William Patterson, Esq. Senator of the United States, from New Jersey is unanimously elected Governor of that State." Both of these men signed the Constitution of the United Stat... See More
Washington's historic farewell orders to the military...
Item #704612
January 06, 1784
THE EDINBURGH ADVRTISER, Scotland, Jan. 6, 1784
* General George Washington
* Farewell address - speech
* Continental Army officers
* Princeton, New Jersey
Certainly the most notable & historic content is the full text printing of: "General Washington's Farewell Orders to the Armies of the United States", a very historic & notable document datelined: "Rock... See More
Mormons in New Jersey... President Tyler vetos the Bank of the U.S. bill...
Item #704482
August 21, 1841
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 21, 1841
* Mormons - Mormonism
* Toms River & Hornerstown
* Monmouth Co. New Jersey
Inside has the lengthy: "Veto Message from the President of the United States, Returning, with his Objections, the bill to incorporate the Fiscal Bank of the United States" signed in type: John Tyler.
The back page has a brief item con... See More
Major General Alexander Hamilton...
Item #704011
November 06, 1799
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Nov. 6, 1799
* General Alexander Hamilton
* At Trenton, New Jersey
The back page has a nice "War Department" notice mentioning that: "All officers...who are...absent from their commands are required...to report themselves by letter to Major General ALEXANDER HAMILTON..." with a bit more. This is the Alexander Ha... See More
North Carolina ratified the Constitution... New lighthouses...
Item #703785
January 06, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, January 6, 1790
* United States U.S. Constitution
* North Carolina ratification (last)
* Post "Bill of Rights" acceptance
Page 3 has a report of a tour through South Carolina with mention of Columbia & Cape Fear, including: "A light house is now building on Cape Fear which it is expected will be finished in about ... See More
British officers revolt in New Jersey... News from Pensacola...
Item #703661
August 03, 1767
THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE, Philadelphia, Aug. 3, 1767 A fine, colonial newspaper offering a flavor of life in America during the tumultuous period shortly after the Stamp Act, during the hated Quartering Act & Townshend Acts era, and before tensions would boil over with the Boston Massacre of 1770, the Tea party in 1773 and the resulting Revolutionary War.
The front page has nearly a f... See More
On quartering troops, a paper currency for the colonies, and more...
Item #703655
June 29, 1767
THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE, Philadelphia, June 29, 1767
* Colonial era paper currency
* British troops in America
A fine, colonial newspaper offering a flavor of life in America during the tumultuous period shortly after the Stamp Act, during the hated Quartering Act & Townshend Acts era, and before tensions would boil over with the Boston Massacre of 1770, the Tea party in... See More
Very significant & rare "pillar cartoon" issue... Massachusetts ratifies the Constitution, in a Boston newspaper...
Item #703264
March 01, 1788
THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, March 1, 1788
* United States Constitution
* State of New Hampshire
* Pillar illustration - cartoon
This is one of the most desired & elusive issues of this title to be had, as it contains one of the cherished "pillar cartoons". The only other newspaper we have discovered that used the pillar cartoons is the Independent Chronic... See More
1972 Women's abortion movement.... Alice Cooper ad...
Item #702966
July 13, 1972
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, July 13, 1972
* Women's National Abortion Action Coalition, 1972
* Conference at Hunter College - New York City
* Shortly before the Roe v. Wade landmark decision
* Alice Cooper concert at Roosevelt Stadium ad
Page 31 has a notice for "Women's National Abortion Action Conference" at Hunter College in New York City.
Page 43... See More
Signed by Jefferson & Burr...
Item #702740
April 17, 1802
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 17, 1802 The bottom of the front page has an Act of Congress: "...to authorize the President of the United States to convey certain parcels of land therein mentioned." which is in Essex County, New Jersey. It is signed in script type by: Th. Jefferson, and in block type: Aaron Burr who was Speaker of the House at the time.
Four pages, good conditi... See More
The only American magazine that published during the heart of the Revolutionary War...
Item #702543
June 01, 1779
THE UNITED STATES MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, June, 1779
* The only American magazine that published during the heart of the Revolutionary War
In the entirety of the Revolutionary War only two American magazines existed, they being this one and the "Pennsylvania Magazine" which published in Philadelphia as well, from January, 1775 thru July, 1776.
The "United States Magazin... See More
Very significant & rare "pillar cartoon" issue, putting the Constitution into effect...
Item #701466
February 13, 1788
THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 13, 1788
* United States Constitution
* Ratification of the states
* Pillar illustration - cartoon
This is one of the most desired & elusive issues of this title to be had, as it contains one of the cherished "pillar cartoons". The only other newspaper we have discovered that used the pillar cartoons is the Independent Chronicle,... See More
1942 USS Jacob Jones (DD-130) Sinking...
Item #701429
March 03, 1942
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, March 3, 1942
* USS Jacob Jones (DD-130) sinking
* United States Navy destroyer
* German submarine U-578 - U-boat
* Cape May, New Jersey - Atlantic coast
The front page has a great banner headline in displayable lettering: "SUB SINKS DESTROYER OFF N.J., MANY LOST" with subhead. (see images) Terrific for display.
Complete with 28 pages, light toning at t... See More
Dr. John Morgan defends himself as Surgeon General of the United States... Silas Deane's letter in defense of himself...
Item #701323
December 09, 1778
THE NEW JERSEY GAZETTE, Trenton, Dec. 9, 1778
* Rare Revolutionary War American publication
New Jersey was the last of the 13 original colonies to have a newspaper. This is the volume 1, number 53 issue.
The entire front page and a portion of page 2 are taken up with a lengthy & detailed letter: "To the Citizens and Freemen of the United States of America" signed ... See More
Letters from Valley Forge, and much more...
Item #701315
June 23, 1778
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, June 23, 1778 Most of the front page is taken up with an address of the governor of New Jersey to the General Assembly concerning the Revolutionary War.
It begins: "I heartily congratulate you upon the agreeable news we have received from France...The treaties of alliance & of amity & commerce between his Most Christian Majesty & the Unite... See More
The Grateful Dead in 1972....
Item #701265
June 29, 1972
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, June 29, 1972
* Grateful Dead concert in Jersey City NJ
* Roosevelt Stadium performance advertisement
* Jerry Garcia - Bob Weir - Ron "Pigpen" McKernan
Page 43 has a great full page advertisement for "GRATEFUL DEAD" for there performance at Roosevelt Stadium in Jersey City, New Jersey. (see images) Nice for display. I susp... See More
The (1775) Restraining bill, and reaction to it...
Item #701076
May 17, 1775
CONNECTICUT JOURNAL & NEW HAVEN POST-BOY, May 17, 1775
* Retraining Acts of 1775
* Colonial trade restrictions
* American Revolutionary War
The entire front page and part of page 2 are taken up with: "Lord Camden's Speech on the New England Fishery Bill".
Page 2 has a report headed: "Provisions in the Restraining Bill for the Provinces of New Jersey, Pennsylva... See More
Uncommon woman suffrage paper from Syracuse...
Item #700893
October 01, 1879
THE NATIONAL CITIZEN & BALLOT BOX, Syracuse, New York, October, 1879 A quite rare women's suffrage newspaper that lasted less than 3 1/2 years under this title.
Mott notes in his "History Of American Magazines" that this publication was financed in part by Susan B. Anthony, and that having failed with The Woman's Campaign she: "...had better luck with the Ballot B... See More
Warning to Loyalists who remain...
Item #700875
June 27, 1783
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, June 27, 1783
* Closing events of the Revolutionary War
Pages 2 & 3 have some content related to the end of the Revolutionary War, one bit noting: "...find themselves standing alone in a dispute with this country, neither France, Spain, or America, having now any longer cause for quarrel with Great Britain...".
Also, a little cha... See More
The X, Y, Z Affair...
Item #700839
September 07, 1798
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Sept. 7, 1798
* The XYZ Affair
* France relations
* John Adams
Page 5 has content on the X, Y, Z Affair, beginning: "It appears, as well by the American negotiation with Messrs. X, T. and Z as by the negotiations in which h the virtuous and open-hearted Mr. Arthur O'Conner bore so distinguished a part...".
The X, Y, Z Affair was a co... See More
From the "heyday" of Asbury Park and Ocean Grove, New Jersey...
Item #700298
July 28, 1888
THE DAILY PRESS, Asbury Park & Ocean Grove, New Jersey, July 28, 1888
* From this tourist mecca of the 19th century
An interesting newspaper from these once-famous vacation meccas on the Jersey coast, containing various news of the day with an emphasis on tourism-related items. Page 2 has: "History of Asbury Park" taking ov
... See More
* From this tourist mecca of the 19th century
* Famous hotels in illustrated ads
An interesting newspaper from these once-famous vacation meccas on the Jersey coast, containing various news of the day with an emphasis on tourism-related items. Page 2 has: "History of Asbury Park" taking ov
P. T. Barnum was a "special partner"... Cornelius Vanderbilt...
Item #700070
April 09, 1853
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, April 9, 1853 Formatted much like Harper's Weekly, but published 4 years previous to the more famous title. P.T. Barnum was a "Special Partner" in this publication as noted on one of the back pages.
Prints within include: "The Gardener Trial: Scene in the Courtroom, Washington"; 3 prints showing: "Illustrations of the Shad Fishery&quo... See More
Lacrosse... Yellowstone National Park... Mining in Colorado...
Item #700001
November 10, 1883
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 10, 1883 The entire front page is a nice portrait of: "Lieut. General Philip Henry Sheridan".
Inside has a very nice, full page print by A. B. Frost captioned: "Still-Hunting The Moose" and another full page: "The Geysers of the Upper Basin, Yellowstone National Park" which includes 11 vignettes, each captioned. A half page s... See More
Spree Killer Ernest 'Ernie' Ingenito' shootings...
Item #699251
November 18, 1950
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 18, 1950
* Spree Killer Ernest 'Ernie' Ingenito shootings
* Franklin Township & Minotola, New Jersey
The front page has a two column heading: "Veteran Kills 5, Wounds 4 Seized After Jersey Chase" (see images) First report coverage on Ernest 'Ernie" Ingenito's spree killings in Franklin Township and Minotola, New Jersey. Nice to hav... See More
Full page Winslow Homer print... Desirable: "Among the Wrecker of the New Jersey Coast''(Barnegat Light-House)...
Item #699109
January 25, 1868
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 25, 1868
* Winslow Homer woodblock illustration
The front page shows: "Effect of the Tidal Wave at St. Thomas, West Indies". Inside has a nice full page Winslow Homer print: "Winter - A Skating Scene".
The tipped-in, doublepage centerfold has ten scenes of: "Among the Wrecker of the New Jersey Coast'' (Barnegat Li... See More
A great illustration showing Eskimos hunting for Polar-Bear...
Item #698806
October 11, 1890
HARPER'S WEEKLY October 11, 1890 (Supplement included) The most desired illustration is the double-page print captioned: "Esquimaux Hunters Capturing A Polar-Bear", which is found in the Supplement.
Also included is the entire regular issue which features another great double-page print: ""A Tiger Hunt in India", as well as the full pg. illus. of "The ... See More
Expedition to Greenland... Earthquake in San Francisco...
Item #698725
March 29, 1856
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, March 29, 1856 Inside has 2 pages of text with 7 prints on: "Expedition To Greenland". Also a full page with 4 prints on: "Dreadful Catastrophe at Philadelphia" being the burning of the ferry boat 'New Jersey'.
Other prints: "Maple Sugar Camp" in New England; a view of: "Stockholm, Capital of Sweden&q... See More
Many prints of Cairo, Illinois...
Item #698541
May 24, 1890
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, May 24, 1890 The prime feature is a great doublepage centerfold with 25 prints of: "Views In Cairo, Illinois, One of the Rapidly Growing Cities of the West."
Among the other prints are: "New Jersey--Magnificent Peddie Memorial Church in Newark, Recently Dedicated..."; a fullpg. of 9 prints of "...Hon. William McKinley, Jr. M... See More
1940 Hercules Powder Co. explosion....
Item #698397
September 13, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 13, 1940
* Hercules Powder Company explosion
* Kenvil NJ New Jersey (1st report)
* World War II coverage
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "27 DEAD, 25 MISSING, 200 HURT IN BLAST AT JERSEY PLANT" with subheads. (see images) First report coverage continues on page 16 with related large photo.
Complete with 46 pages, rag edition in ... See More
The North says the war is hopeless...
Item #698347
January 27, 1863
RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, January 27, 1863
* From the capital of the Confederacy
* The North claims the war is hopeful
The front page includes: "From Fredericksburg" "The Courts" "Virginia Legislature" "Additional From the North--The Situation at Fredericksburg--The Peace Movement in the New Jersey Legislature--The Administration Denounced--The W... See More
Terrific issue on the Hindenburg tragedy...
Item #698116
May 07, 1937
SAN FRANCISCO EXAMINER--EXTRA, May 7, 1937
* Hindenburg airship disaster
* Lakehurst NJ New Jersey
* Great headline for display
One of the very best, dramatic banner headlines we have offered on this historic catastrophe: "DIRIGIBLE HINDENBURG EXPLODES, 90 KILLED". A large front page photo shows the Hindenburg over the New York skyline, headed: "Giant Airliner That Fe... See More
Howard Unruh - Camden, NJ 1949 Mass Murder...
Item #697648
September 07, 1949
NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 7, 1949
* Howard Unruh's Camden, New Jersey shooting spree
* "Walk of Death" (13 killed) by WWII veteran
* Still the deadliest in NJ history
* Journalist Meyer Berger's Pulitzer Prize article
* Howard Unruh's Camden, New Jersey shooting spree
* "Walk of Death" (13 killed) by WWII veteran
* Still the deadliest in NJ history
* Journalist Meyer Berger's Pulitzer Prize article
The front page has a 3 line, 1 column headline: "Veteran Kills 12 In Mad Rampage On Camden Street", with subheads: "S
Federal Republic of Germany is born... Killer Howard Unruh - 2nd day report...
Item #697596
September 08, 1949
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sep. 8, 1949
* Federal Republic of Germany is born
* Howard Unruh mass murders - day 2 update
Page one has the 2-line, 2 column heading: "Germans Open Parliament, Demand End to Dismantling", which includes a photo captioned: "Karl Arnild elected president of the Upper House." Additional coverage of this historic event is continued on page 7. ... See More
From the "heyday" of Asbury Park, New Jersey...
Item #697510
August 10, 1888
THE DAILY PRESS, Asbury Park, New Jersey, July 23, 1891
* From this tourist mecca of the 19th century
An interesting newspaper from this once-famous vacation meccas on the Jersey coast, containing various news of the day with an emphasis on tourism-related items.
Page 3 features very nice illustrated advertisements for the famous
... See More
* From this tourist mecca of the 19th century
* Famous hotels in illustrated ads
An interesting newspaper from this once-famous vacation meccas on the Jersey coast, containing various news of the day with an emphasis on tourism-related items.
Page 3 features very nice illustrated advertisements for the famous
Nast Santa.... "Another Stocking to fill"...
Item #697509
January 03, 1880
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 3, 1880 The entire ftpg. is a Thomas Nast print captioned: "A Merry Christmas" showing Santa Claus dancing with Mother Goose (see). The doublepage centerfold is a very nice Thomas Nast Christmas print captioned: "Another Stocking to Fill" showing Santa Claus leaning over a sleeping baby (see). A full page shows: "Bringing Home C... See More
1st Transatlantic flight... Graf Zeppelin German airship...
Item #697482
October 15, 1928
THE EVENING WORLD, New York City, October 15, 1928
* D-LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin German airship
* 1st Intercontinental flight ends in success
* Atlantic Ocean to Lakehurst, New Jersey
The front page has a nice banner headline: "ZEPPELIN FLIES OVER THE CITY" with subheads and related map. (see images) More on pages 2 & 3 with a few related photos.
Incomplete issue containing 8 o... See More
Clark Thread Works' Chimney...
Item #697285
October 20, 1888
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 20, 1888 The frontpage of the issue features "The Highest Chimney in the United States, Recently Errected at the Clark Thread Works" which was located at Kearney, New Jersey. Other articles include: Wrench, Sled, Screw Propeller, Howell Torpedo, Clothes Drier, Fly Net, & many more. These illustrations have accompanying te
... See More
Neat title... Christy Mathewson mention...
Item #697201
March 21, 1925
THE MOSQUITO, Perth Amboy, New Jersey, March 21, 1925 A curious little newspaper which appears to be the combination of the Middlesex Plain Dealer and the Perth Amboy Press. Filled mostly with local news and tidbits, many quite folksy and humorous, plus many ads as well. The front page has a bit noting: "Christy Mathewson, of baseball fame, was recently named one of the trustees of the ... See More
Whirlaway wins 1942 Trenton Handicap.......
Item #696909
August 30, 1942
SPORT'S SECTION ONLY of the New York Times, Aug. 30, 1942
* Whirlaway - horse racing
* Trenton Handicap (last major win)
* Garden State Park Racetrack
* Cherry Hill, New Jersey
* Post Triple crown winner
The top of the front page of this section has a one column heading: "WHIRLAWAY WINS TRENTON HANDICAP AT GARDEN STATE" with subheads. (see images) this was Whirlaway's l... See More
1907 Standard Oil case.... John D. Rockefeller...
Item #696662
September 19, 1907
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Sept. 19, 1907
* The Standard Oil of New Jersey
* John D. Rockefeller case
The front page has a nice banner headline: "ROCKEFELLER OWNED FOURTH OF STOCK" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in... See More
The inauguration of historic Monmouth Park Racetrack...
Item #696377
August 06, 1870
SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Aug. 6, 1870
* Monmouth Park Racetrack opening
* Thoroughbred horse racing
* Oceanport, New Jersey
It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, and the Stage".
Although most of page 2 is taken up with a wealth of fine baseball game reports, including many box scores, perhaps the most notable content is on p... See More
Esso Oil encourages people to travel...
Item #695775
May 01, 1940
ESSO ROAD NEWS, May, 1940 This was a company newspaper--in this case the Esso companies of Standard Oil of New Jersey and Standard Oil of Penna. It was a promotional piece featuring various travel destinations and events which would encourage people to drive, obviously benefiting Esso.
The front page has much on the 1939 World's Fair in New York, with other travel destinations fea... See More
Great column heads announcing Lincoln's election...
Item #694593
November 09, 1864
BOSTON MORNING JOURNAL, Nov. 9, 1864
* Abraham Lincoln elected president (2nd term)
* 1st report plus Civil War reporting
Certainly the most notable content would be the back page column heads on the election of Lincoln as President.
The second column has perhaps the nicest stack of heads on the election we have seen in any newspaper. They include: "PRESIDENTIAL And State ELECT... See More
Front page content on the French & Indian War...
Item #694064
June 28, 1759
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 28, 1759
* French & Indian War
* Colonel Peter Schuyler
* New Jersey Provincials
Over one-third of the front page is headed: "America" with datelines from New York and Albany, with some nice content on the French & Indian War.
A few bits include: "...the greatest part of the New Jersey provincials passed by here on the... See More
Early advertisement for the historic Cape May Congress Hall hotel...
Item #693276
July 18, 1851
THE DAILY UNION, City of Washington, D.C., July 18, 1851
* Congress Hall Hotel advertisement
* Pre Civil War Cape May, New Jersey
Among the advertisements on page 2 is one for the Congress Hall Hotel, headed: "Sea Bathing, Cape May, N.J." and beginning: "Congress Hall is now open for the reception of visitors..." with various detail.
Congress Hall is a very histor... See More
Early advertisement for the historic Cape May Congress Hall hotel...
Item #693269
July 09, 1851
THE DAILY UNION, City of Washington, D.C., July 9, 1851
* Congress Hall Hotel advertisement
* Pre Civil War Cape May, New Jersey
Among the advertisements on page 2 is one for the Congress Hall Hotel, headed: "Sea Bathing, Cape May, N.J." and beginning: "Congress Hall is now open for the reception of visitors..." with various detail.
Congress Hall is a very histori... See More
Men to set the boundary line between New York & New Jersey...
Item #692870
February 17, 1770
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 17, 1770 The back page has an: "Extract of a Letter From New York" concerning several men chosen as commissioners: "...for settling the boundary line between the Colonies of New York and New Jersey, met at Hartford..." with a bit more.
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