Early Butter Making...
Item #201239
August 19, 1865
BOSTON CULTIVATOR, Aug. 19, 1865 Ftpg. has an article and a small illustration: "Corbins Nonpareil Butter-Worker". Mostly agricultural related content. Tabloid-size, 8 pgs., some lite rubbing, occasional foxing. Uncut.
1870 Brooklyn Baseball Game With Box Scores...
Item #201226
August 19, 1870
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 19, 1870 On pg. 2 under " Base- Ball" is a nice summary and box score of a match between Forest City and the Eckford clubs played at Brooklyn. Mentions the unlikelihood of another shutout "... but the introduction of non-elastic balls in first class contests has had such an effect in improving the displays in the field, that a nines retirement for blank scores in a matc... See More
1870 Brooklyn Baseball Game With Box Scores...
Item #201224
August 21, 1870
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 21, 1870.
Page 5 has: " Base-Ball" "An Exciting Contest in Brooklyn--another Victory for the Blue Stocking--Defeat of the Stars". Summary and box score, with mention of the first appearance by Hicks, the star catcher who played for the Stars. Says the winning Blue Stockings of Forest City were given numerous bouquets from their " lady admirers&q... See More
Fair weather fans in baseball season...
Item #201221
October 18, 1870
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 18, 1870 Pg. 2 has: "Base-Ball" "Athletic vs. Atlantic--A Quick in Brooklyn--The Atlantics Again Defeated". The summary mentions a drop of 75% in the attendance due to the many losses by the Atlantics, plus word that "...many of them left in disgust at the fielding of the ex-champions before the game was over..." Includes the box score a... See More
Baby New Year...
Item #201199
December 28, 1924
THE DETROIT NEWS, December 28, 1924 This issue has a very nice full front page picture of a young boy for the new year. This is the Rotogravure section only. There is some slight wear on a small portion of the picture, which has a minimal effect on the overall appearance. This paper is in good condition.
Gang kills famous reporter Albert Lingle...
Item #200148
June 10, 1930
THE WASHINGTON OBSERVER, June 10, 1930 One column front page headline reads "REPORTER LATEST VICTIM OF GANG WAR IN CHICAGO", with a report stretching half way down the page. The issue also contains front page coverage of the following headlines: "Bishop Cannon's Fate is Still Undecided as Solons Hold Parley with Caraway", "Health Meeting Will Convene Here T... See More
Treaty Of Amiens... Napoleon...
Item #201111
May 17, 1802
BOSTON COMMERCIAL & POLITICAL GAZETTE, Boston, Massachusetts, May 17, 1802 On the bkpg. under "Definitive Treaty" is the text of a famous treaty known as the Treaty of Amiens which brought a brief lull to the Napoleonic Wars and relaxed trade restraints affecting American shipping. Signed in type by Bonaparte, Cornwallis and two other gentlemen. Archival mends to a few minor te... See More
Nantucket Sheep Shearing Festival...
Item #201093
June 30, 1826
THE STATESMAN, N.Y., June 30, 1826.
Page 2 has a brief report about a destructive storm at New Harmony. Also a detailed report on pg. 3 about the sheep-shearing festival on Nantucket. Some rubbing and areas of foxing, with some in the sheep-shearing report.
Charles Lindbergh's Baby Still Alive...
Item #201026
March 09, 1932
THE NEWS, March 9, 1932 Concerning Charles Lindbergh and Ann Morrow's baby: "Baby Still Alive, State Police Say; Ransom Deal Seen". "The issue also has a full front page banner headline reading "WILLOUGHBY BLOCK IN FLAMES", also including witness reports of the fire. Additionally, the issue contains the following front page coverage: "Witness Tells of Drums Sent to Fir... See More
Break in Kidnaping... Breckenridge...
Item #201025
March 08, 1932
THE NEWS, March 8, 1932 Full front page banner headline reading "BREAK SEEN IN KIDNAPING" with reports to follow. This issue also contains the following front page coverage: "Police Guard Mayor's Home, Four Children", "Breckinridge, Aide to Colonel, Leaves on Secret Mission", "Warden Tells of Tracing Gas in Arson Plot", "Man is Frozen to Death Here", and much more! This is the com... See More
Early Baby Show Montpelier VT 1854...
Item #201021
October 27, 1854
WALTONS DAILY JOURNAL, Montpelier, Vt., Oct. 27, 1854 Taking all of the ftpg. is a report: "National Baby Show" "Young America In Arms". Pg. 2 report: "Additional Particulars Concerning The Fate Of Sir John Franklin And His Companions". Small folio-size, in good condition.
South Carolina Census... Philadelphia Fire...
Item #200976
October 16, 1839
UNITED STATES COMMERCIAL & STATISTICAL REGISTER, Phila., Oct. 16, 1839 Detailed reports inside under "The Fire At Philadelphia" & "Destructive Conflagration at N. York". Also figures from the "S. Carolina State Census". A volume I issue. Octavo-size, 16 pages., occasional foxing.
Educational Philadelphia issue....
Item #200962
July 01, 1869
EDUCATIONAL GAZETTE, Phila., July 1869 A monthly with mostly education-related content and a nice masthead. A volume I issue (number 5). Has a small hole at the fold juncture, lite rubbing, lite corner stain. Uncut.
Two mastheads...
Item #200853
October 26, 1877
LUTHERAN OBSERVER, Phila., Oct. 26, 1877. Has two mastheads, one for the section containing religious-related content, and the other for the section containing secular news and content. First leaf has an archival mend in the right margin, small address label in the second masthead, minor edge wear, otherwise in good, uncut condition.
Sunday school journal... Color Wrappers...
Item #200852
June 01, 1869
SUNDAY SCHOOL JOURNAL, New York & Cincinnati, June, 1869 Mostly religious-related content with a few illustrations. Quarto-size, 20 pgs., generally very good condition. Has original wrappers.
Great Falls Maryland... Missouri...
Item #200840
October 01, 1861
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE from New York, NY and dated October 1, 1861. This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following headlines: "THE WAR FOR THE UNION" "FIGHTING AT GREAT FALLS" "Ca... See More
Vicksburg Mississippi Siege... Catlett Virginia...
Item #200673
June 01, 1863
THE NEW YORK TIMES from New York, NY and dated June 1, 1863. This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following headlines: "Unofficial Dispatches of the 26th of May Received by t
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33 Dead on submarine... Pilot Jacqueline Cochran...
Item #200563
June 21, 1941
TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, June 21, 1941. Ftpg. banner head: "33 On Sunken Submarine Held Dead" re. sinking of the O-9 off the coast of New Hampshire. Also a 3 line, 2 col. head: "Jacqueline Cochran, Noted U.S. Aviatrix, First Woman to Pilot Bomber to Britain". A bit of lite wear and lite foxing along the fold.
Expedition Against Charleston SC 1863 Civil War newspaper.....
Item #200481
April 15, 1863
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE from New York, NY, dated April 15, 1863.
This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following headlines: SEE PHOTOS and much more. A nice piece of history from... See More
1862 Fall of New Orleans Louisana...
Item #200234
May 01, 1862
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE from New York, NY and dated May 1, 1862. This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following headlines: "Movements of General McDowell" , "The Def... See More
1822 Unicorn Killed in Africa?...
Item #200230
June 21, 1822
SALEM GAZETTE, Salem, Mass., June 21, 1822 A detailed report under "The Unicorn" describes the head of a beast killed in Africa and then brought to a museum in London. Includes an engraving of the beasts head which resembles a rhinoceros, although some thought it to be the "Unicorn of Holy Writ". First leaf has a small piece missing in the outer margin, occasional foxing.
1857 Issue from Newburgh...
Item #200226
September 23, 1857
DAILY NEWS from Newburgh, NY and dated September 23, 1857. This 4 page newspaper is in good condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this time in history. This issue has news of the day & many interesting advertisements which gives a good idea how life was back then. A nice issue from this Southern New York town.
1943 Earlest mention of pianist Liberace...
Item #200200
November 09, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 9, 1943 An inconspicuous article on page 25 carries the very first mention of the eventually-to-be-famous pianist known simply as "Liberace". The item under the heading "Musical Notes" states: "...The American Theatre Wing Stage Door Canteen will start tonight a series of appearances by youthful concert artists. Gloria Perkins, American violi... See More
1868 Wisconsin Badgers...
Item #200162
December 09, 1868
WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL from Madison, WI and dated December 9, 1868. This 4 page newspaper is in good condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this time in history. This issue has news of the day & many interesting advertisements which gives a good idea how life was back then. A nice issue from early Wisconsin.
1810 Yazoo Claims with ads...
Item #200103
March 24, 1810
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 24, 1810 A page 2 report "From Washington" says: "I have the satisfaction to inform you that the Supreme Court...affirmed the judgement in the Courts below, unanimously on all the points, in favor of the Yazoo claims. We understand that in this case the Judges gave their opinions seriatim.", and a bit more. Rubbing in unrelated text, some... See More
1872 Horace Greeley Accepts Nomination...
Item #200092
August 10, 1872
DAILY WORLD, San Diego, Calif., Aug. 10, 1872 Pg. 2 has an ad supporting the Greeley-Brown ticket. Pg. 4 has: "Mr. Greeleys Acceptance Of The Liberal Republican Nomination" which includes the "Official Notice" and his reply signed in type: Horace Greeley. A volume I issue. Early for San Diego.
1863 Fighting Around Memphis Tennessee...
Item #200086
April 23, 1863
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE from New York, NY and dated April 23, 1863. This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following headlines: "The Bombardment of Puebla", "The News via San Fr... See More
1858 Diary of A Sportsman...
Item #200073
February 18, 1858
PORTERS SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, N.Y., Feb. 18, 1858 Ftpg. has: "A Winter In Florida: Extracts From The Diary Of A Sportsman". Narrow piece clipped from text of an inside leaf, minor loss to two lower corners inside, a few foxing spots, occasional foxing as well.
1858 Early Newburgh New York Issue...
Item #200069
March 10, 1858
DAILY NEWS from Newburgh, NY and dated March 10, 1858. This 4 page newspaper is in good condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this time in history. This issue has news of the day & many interesting advertisements which gives a good idea how life was back then. A nice issue from this Southern New York town.
Officers for the negro troops...
Item #200030
March 24, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 24, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Remarkable Article by the Richmond Whig" "It Urges Mutiny & Revolt by Our Soldiers' "It Says they Will starve in the Impoverished South" "Tall Lying About the Recent Cavalry Fight" "The Affair at Port Hudson" "The Yazoo Pass Expedition"... See More
1818 Alexander Arbuthnot Court Martial..
Item #200019
December 15, 1818
NEW-ENGLAND PALLADIUM & COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Dec. 15, 1818 On the ftpg. under "Arbuthnot" are the charges and specifications pertaining to Alexander Arbuthots court martial ordered by Andrew Jackson. Rubbing and some lite dirtiness does not affect this report.
Crossing Niagara on a tightrope... Gold in Kansas...
Item #200017
June 28, 1859
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, June 28, 1859 On the ftpg. under "Gold In Kansas" is part of a detailed account which describes the scene at the gold region at Pikes Peak. Also another report: "Crossing Niagara Falls On A Tight Rope" re. Mons. Blondin. Occasional foxing in the margins.
1829 Kitchen Stove Advertisement...
Item #200015
July 20, 1829
COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER, N.Y., July 20, 1829 Has many ads, including one on pg. 3 for "Moodys Patent Portable Ovens". Includes a woodcut of an oven used with a charcoal furnace. The oven emitted very little heat and could be used in the home or "out of doors". A bit uneven at the spine.
1866 Early Concord Issue...
Item #200013
August 09, 1856
NEW HAMPSHIRE STATESMAN from Concord NH and dated August 9, 1856. This 4 page newspaper is in good condition (except for small ad clipped out on the 2nd leaf) due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this time in history. This issue has news of the day & many interesting advertisements which gives a good idea how life was back then. A nice issue from this Southern New Hampshire city.
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1868 Baseball Played at Central Park in NYC...
Item #153762
July 28, 1868
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 23, 1868 On pg. 3 under "Base Ball" are the two box scores of games played in Central Park, each with a very brief, one sentence summary. The first game was played between the Dexter and Henrietta clubs, and the second between the Dexter and Resolute clubs. Traces of foxing.
Germany moves to aid Italy...
Item #162030
December 20, 1940
THE WASHINGTON OBSERVER, Pennsylvania, December 20, 1949 Paper has large, banner headline that reads, "Germany Moves to Aid Italy" with subheads: "Churchill Warns Against Invasion", "Grew Warns Japan". Paper is in nice condition. See photo for additional details.
Yanks and Reds smash Nazi lines...
Item #162019
October 09, 1944
THE WASHINGTON OBSERVER, Pennsylvania, October 9, 1944 Bold, banner headline: "Yanks And Reds Smash Nazi Lines" as well as subheads including: "Yanks Deliver Heavy Air Blows In Pacific" and "Wendell L. Willkie Dies In New York". Paper is in great condition. See photo for additional details.
1902 Phoenixville, PA Newspaper!
Item #162034
August 08, 1902
THE PHOENIX ADVERTISER from Phoenixville, PA and dated August 8, 1902. This 4 page newspaper is in good condition. This issue has news of the day & many interesting advertisements which gives a good idea how life was back then. A nice issue from this Southeastern Pennsylvania town near Philadelphia.
"Fatty's" Not Permitted to Inspect Egypt's Unearthed Tomb... They Nearly Ruined the Gold Cloth by Squeezing...
Item #161956
February 20, 1923
THE LANCASTER DAILY GAZETTE, Lancaster, OH., February 20, 1923. Small headline at the bottom of the page that reads, ""Fatty's" Not Permitted to Inspect Egypt's Unearthed Tomb- They Nearly Ruined the Gold Cloth by Squeezing", regarding King Tut's Tomb. Headline of the paper reads, "Fire Destroys Maple St. Church". Paper is in nice condition! See photo for additional details.
From The Southwest...
Item #141192
February 16, 1864
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, February 16, 1864 This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following headlines: "The Expedition To Mississippi", "Gen. Sherman Enters the ... See More
Port Royal Virginia & Canehill Arkansas...
Item #141191
December 09, 1862
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, December 9, 1862 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Skirmish On the Blackwater" "One of the Most Brilliant Affairs of the War" "Rebels Caught in a Trap" "Pursuit of a Georgia Regiment" "Skirmishing In Arkansas" "Attack Upon General Blunt" "From Nashville" "Surprise &am... See More
Before Utah became a state...
Item #130049
January 01, 1880
DESERET NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, 1880 Uncommon title from this Mormon city. The issue shown is representative of the look and condition of what you will receive. While actual dates vary, the issue will be dated in 1880 and will have the look/condition similar to what is shown in the image. Due to the use of rag paper, the issue is in very good condition. ... See More
Salt Lake City, Utah...
Item #130304
SALT LAKE CITY HERALD, Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, 1874 A rare and early issue from Utah.The photo is representative of the issue, you will receive a randomly dated issue from within the year.
Miss Harris is acquitted...
Item #150017
July 20, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, July 20, 1865 Ftpg. heads: "MISS HARRIS ACQUITTED" "Extraordinary Close of a Remarkable Trial" "Tumultuous Joy of the Multitude" "The Boys Shout 'Hi! Hi!' and the Trial is Over. Nice.
Pending Indian troubles...
Item #150272
May 27, 1872
ROCHESTER DEMOCRAT AND CHRONICLE, New York, May 27, 1872 Ftpg. heads: "Washington" "The Supplementary Article of the Treaty" "Pending Trouble with The Indians". Other news of the day and advertisements, many which are illustrated.
Uncommon title. This is complete in four pages, otherwise in good condition.
Item #150528
January 05, 1809
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Jan. 5, 1809 The "New Year's Address Of The Carrier of the Chronicle" takes all of the first column on the ftpg. re. the Carrier's Address in the form of a poem. Some foxing.
Item #152065
February 09, 1889
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, February 9, 1889 This issue has much invention news and illustrations including front page illustration(s) headed: "WORKS OF THE BALL ELECTRIC LIGHT COMPANY, NEW YORK". These illustration(s) also have related text as well. This issue is 16 pages and in nice condition.
New York...
Item #152576
May 11, 1889
OUR SECOND CENTURY, N.Y., May 11, 1889 Has mostly topical reports and ads, but some commentary as well. A few edge tears, lite wear. Uncut.
A religious newspaper...
Item #153089
THE NEW YORK EVANGELIST, New York, 1846 As the title might suggest, a religious paper with much religious content.Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown. Measures 21 by 27 inches with four pages. The folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.
Rare and early stock market title...
Item #160001
January 01, 1903
WALL STREET DAILY NEWS, New York, 1903 This interesting & quite rare newspaper is subtitled: "A Daily Journal Devoted to Financial Interests", from over a century ago. This newspaper has a wealth of early stock market reporting & would be a great companion newspaper for any modern report on the stock market.
Four pages, 10 by 13 1/2 inches, re-joined at the spine, nice con... See More
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