1944 Battle of Aachen ends.. Leyte Gulf......
Item #668312
October 22, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 22, 1944
* Battle of Aachen, Germany ends
* Battle of Leyte beginning
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a two column heading: "All Aachen Resistance Ends as 1,000 More Surrender"(see) First report coverage on the Germans surrendering in the Battle of Aachen. This was the first city captured by allied forces on German soil.
Also a nice banner he... See More
An underground newspaper from Columbus, Ohio...
Item #668293
October 16, 1973
COLUMBUS FREEPRESS & COWTOWNTIMES, Ohio, Oct. 16, 1973
* Rare hippies publication
This is an alternative journal published since 1970. Founded as an underground newspaper centered on anti-war and student activist issues, after the winding down of the Vietnam War it successfully made the transition to the alternative weekly format focusing on lifestyles, alternative culture, and inv... See More
A radical "New Left" underground newspaper...
Item #668291
June 01, 1970
LEVIATHAN, San Francisco, June, 1970
* Rare radical left publication
* Students for a Democratic Society
This was a New Left radical underground newspaper published in a tabloid newspaper format and distributed through the underground press network in the U.S. in the years 1969-1970. Fairly serious in content with a focus on radical organizing issues, it was loosely aligned with the S... See More
Reports from the California Gold Rush...
Item #668282
February 07, 1849
ILLINOIS JOURNAL, Springfield, Feb. 7, 1849 Page 3 has two articles concerning the California Gold Rush.
"California Items" is mostly concerning the passengers at Chagres, Panama, mid-way on their journey to California. Also: "...that Lt. Frisby...has written to his family that he has accumulated $200,000 worth of gold dust...". And: "Distress In the Gold Region&quo... See More
Jefferson Davis proclaims martial law in Richmond...
Item #668274
March 06, 1862
CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, South Carolina, March 6, 1862
* From the origin of the Civil War
* Jefferson Davis & martial law
This was one of just a few newspapers which printed: "Confederate States Of America" in the dateline.
Among the various reports are: "From Richmond--Confederate Congress..." "Our Coast Correspondence" "The Women To the Rescu... See More
Latest war news from the Confederacy...
Item #668272
February 28, 1862
CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, South Carolina, Feb. 28, 1862
* From the origin of the American Civil War
* Battle of Fort Donelson - Tennessee
This was one of just a few newspapers which printed: "Confederate States Of America" in the dateline.
Among the front page war-related reports are: "Confederate Congress--Confirmation of Brigadier-Generals--Bill for a Commandi... See More
Death of comedian & actor Milton Berle...
Item #668239
July 08, 2003
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 8, 2003
* Buddy Ebsen death (1st report)
* American actor and dancer
* "The Beverly Hillbillies" "Barnaby Jones"
* Best title to be had ?
The top of page B12 has a banner headline: "Buddy Ebsen, 95, Actor-Dancer Was Jed Clampett of 'Beverly Hillbillies'" with four related photos. Great to have this report in a newspaper from th... See More
Letters from California...
Item #668228
November 20, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 20, 1849 Page 3 has an article: "Nantucket Californians" which includes excerpts of letters from California, in part: "...I am not exactly sorry that I am here, but I wouldn't advise any of my friends to come...Some people must have given you very erroneous accounts from the diggings. The whole country is a barren place.... See More
Thoughts on the lust for gold...
Item #668227
November 16, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 16, 1849 Page 3 has an article: "The Love Of Gold" which is from London, & reflects upon the moral issues of the chase for gold. Bits include: "...in its lust of gold, most pitiful, most mean...As a stimulus to this modern ice the discovery of California threatens to be disastrous to the higher morality of society...we s... See More
Great wealth of content on the work in New Mexico to create a territorial government...
Item #668222
November 07, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 7, 1849 Nearly one-third of page 3 has a wealth of fine content concerning New Mexico, beginning with reports on the situation with the Navajo and Apache Indians. This is followed by: "Political Movements In New Mexico" concerning their work towards creating a territorial government.
Four pages, very nice, clean condition.
... See More
Great fight with the Apache Indians...
Item #668219
October 30, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 30, 1849 Page 2 has a nice article: "Great Fight With The Apaches" which is mostly taken up with an account of a battle headed: "American Guerrilla Company of Capt. Box, Santiago, Sept. 3, 1849". Nice detail in this letter.
Four pages, very nice condition.
California, and work towards gaining statehood...
Item #668218
October 13, 1839
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 13, 1849
* California Republic for statehood ?
The top of page 3 has a column headed: "California" which includes talk of their efforts to gain statehood.
Four pages, very nice condition.
... See More
Wealth of fine content on the California Gold Rush...
Item #668217
October 11, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 11, 1849 Page 3 has over a full column of reports from California, mostly focused on the Gold Rush. Subheads include: "Placer Intelligence" "A Trinity River Expedition" "Successful Gold Diggings" with details; "The Mines" "Improvements at San Francisco" and more.
A wealth of fine reading f... See More
Planning to be a part of the California Gold Rush...
Item #668212
October 04, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 4, 1849
* California Gold Rush
* 49ers - mining - miners
Page 3 has: "California Items" which has various news items which relate to the California Gold Rush. Much concerning transportation plans for the West.
Page 2 has: "The Astor Place Rioters".
Four pages, very nice condition.... See More
Trouble with the Indians near Santa Fe...
Item #668211
October 02, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 2, 1849 Page 3 has some early reports headed: "From Santa Fe" which includes in part: "...reports trade at Santa Fe generally dull. Two Americans were murdered by the Apache Indians...about 200 miles this side of Santa Fe Mr. Brown was attacked by a party of 40 Arapahoes...A band of Cheyenne Indians...surrounded and burnt Be... See More
Reporting the growth of Chicago...
Item #668210
September 27, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 27, 1849 Page 3 has a nice article: "Growth of Chicago". Also on page 3: "Minnesota Territory" with early reports from that portion of the country.
Four pages, very nice condition.
Albert Fish, serial killer & rapist trial ends...
Item #668194
March 22, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 22, 1935
* Albert H. Fish court trial ends
* Serial killer, child rapist and cannibal
* "The Boogey Man" - "Gray Man"
* "Brooklyn Vampire" - "Werewolf of Wysteria"
The top of page 10 has a one column heading: "FISH CASE WILL GO TO THE JURY TODAY" with subheads. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications t... See More
The tribulations of those heading west...
Item #668186
August 08, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Aug. 8, 1849
* Wagon trains heading West
* California gold rush era
Page 3 has a terrific report headed: "From the Western Plains" which provides a sense of the romance, at least in hindsight, of the wagon trains heading west.
But the truth was much more dangerous. A few bits include: "...advices from the Plains have been... See More
President Zachary Taylor proclaims a day for prayer... Virginia gold...
Item #668185
July 04, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 4, 1849 Page 3 has a report headed: "Virginia Gold" as well as: "A Recommendation by the President of the United States" for a special day of fasting, humiliation, and prayer to be celebrated the first Friday in August, signed in type: Z. Taylor.
Four pages, minor tears at the margins, good condition.... See More
Item #668160
May 28, 1833
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 28, 1833 One-third of the front page is taken up with the historic treaty of commerce and navigation with Russia, containing all 13 Articles and appropriate signatures in type, including: Andrew Jackson as President.
The back page begins with: "A New Plan For the Public Buildings In Washington" which has considerable detail, taking mos... See More
Treasury Building destroyed by fire: reports & an investigation...
Item #668152
April 16, 1833
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 16, 1833
* Treasury Building (Washington, D.C.)
* Arson fire disaster
Most of page 2 and even a vbit of page 3 are taken up with a wealth of reporting and details on this burning of the Treasury Building. Included is: "Note of the President Directing an Investigation in Relation to the Fire" signed in type: Andrew Jackson.
The... See More
1950 Rockville Centre Station disaster...
Item #668147
February 19, 1950
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 19, 1950
* Rockville Centre Station disaster
* Long Island railroad
* Trains crash
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "LONG ISLAND TOLL 29 DEAD, 79 HURT; MOTORMAN IS HELD" with subheads. (see) Coverage continues inside with 2 related photos. (see) Nice to have in this famous New York City newspaper.
Other new... See More
Did Cherokees commit the murder?
Item #668143
February 16, 1833
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 16, 1833 The front page has a report concerning a murder in Georgia thought to have been committed by a Cherokee: "The Cherokee Phoenix takes exception...an account of alleged murder of whites by certain Cherokees. We are against all sorts of murder or manslaughter, and must condemn it under whatever color it comes. We are glad to be assure... See More
The Chesapeake-Leopard Affair of 1807...
Item #668138
November 23, 1807
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 23, 1807
* Chesapeake-Leopard affair
* Naval engagement off Virginia
Page 3 has content concerning the Chesapeake-Leopard Affair with the British, including a lengthy letter signed in type by: Stephen Decatur, Jr.
Four pages, nice condition.... See More
Why they failed to return with the Mandan Indian chief...
Item #668137
November 29, 1807
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 29, 1807 Page 3 has close to 3 columns taken up with: "Extract of a Letter from Nathaniel Pryor to General Clarke, Indian Agent, dated St. Louis, 16th October, 1807". The letter reports on the failure to return with the Mandan Indian chief, and the reasons why, with much detail on an Indian battle.
Some period notations but not affect... See More
Some great content on the Burr Conspiracy...
Item #668131
January 28, 1807
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 28, 1807
* Colonel Aaron Burr
The ftpg. has a notable Proclamation signed by William Claiborne, gov. of the Louisiana Territory, concerning the Burr Conspiracy. It begins: "Whereas I have received information that certain persons are combining & confederating in a traitorous project to subvert the authority of the government of th... See More
George Washington on the front page...
Item #668119
February 03, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 3, 1796
* President George Washington
* re. the Jay Treaty
The ftpg. features an address "To the President of the United States" concerning the Jay Treaty, with his response signed in script type: Go. Washington.
Pg. 2 report from "The Mint" reports on the quantities of various coins minted. The back page has a commercial ad: "... See More
Washington letter on the Jay Treaty...
Item #668111
August 29, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 29, 1795
* George Washington letter
* re. John Jay's Treaty
Page 2 has a letter from the President to the New York Chamber of Commerce concerning the controversial Jay Treaty with England, signed in script type: Go. Washington.
Four pages, nice condition.... See More
America is prospering...
Item #668097
October 22, 1791
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 22, 1791 The front page has the "Letter From Dr. Priestley, To M. Condorcet... at Paris." Page 2 has: "The United States" which begins: "Perhaps no country ever prospered so fast as the American States have done in the short time of two years..." with more on the rapid growth & development.
The front page has an ad for: &quo... See More
Rare and early title from Honolulu...
Item #668087
August 31, 1844
THE POLYNESIAN, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaiian Islands, Aug. 31, 1844
* Very rare 19th century Hawaiian publication
One of the earliest newspapers we have offered from Hawaii, and fourteen years earlier than the few of this title we offered in recent years.
The "first series" of this title existed for just 1 1/2 years from 1840 to 1841. It proved unprofitable and was shut down. Th... See More
Trans-Canada Air Lines Flight 831 disaster...
Item #668071
November 30, 1963
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. November 30, 1963
* Trans-Canada Air Lines Flight 831
* Douglas DC-8 airplane crash disaster
The the top of the front page has a headline: "118 DIE IN CANADA CRASH" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the Trans-Canada Air Lines Flight 831 crash disaster.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 34 pages, tiny binding hol... See More
Peppersass last ascent of Mount Washington.......
Item #668064
July 22, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 22, 1929
* "Old Peppersass" last ascent - accident
* Mount Washington Cog Railway
* New Hampshire mountain climb
Page 27 has a one column heading: "Old Peppersass a Relic of Old Chicago Fortune" with subhead. (see) Related photo is on the back page with heading: "Cog Rail Engine Blows Up, Killing One" (see)
Complete with all 36 pag... See More
1971 Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier...
Item #668062
March 09, 1971
THE PRATT TRIBUNE, Kansas, March 9, 1971
* The fight of the century
* Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier
* Fight no. 1 (1st report) - boxing
Page 2 has a two column heading: "Frazier wins battle" (see) First report coverage here.
Six pages, a few small binding holes along the spine, a few small tape mends at the margins, generally nice.
wikipedia notes: On March 8, 1971, at Madison... See More
Battle of Nuremberg... German Luftwaffe defeated...
Item #668023
April 17, 1945
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 17, 1945
* Battle of Nuremberg ends w/ capture
* United States 7th Army
* German Luftwaffe destroyed
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a two column heading: "Americans Slash Into Nuernberg, Ruin Luftwaffe" (see) Other World War II reporting.
Compete with all 18 pages, light toning at the margins, a few small binding holes along the spine, gen... See More
Serial killer & rapist Albert Fish murder trial......
Item #667997
March 21, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 21, 1935
* Albert Fish trial - declared insane
* Serial killer, child rapist and cannibal
* "The Boogey Man" - "Gray Man"
* "Brooklyn Vampire" - "Werewolf of Wysteria"
The top of the back page has a one column heading: "FISH HELD INSANE BY THREE EXPERTS" with subheads. (see) I suspect this is one of the few public... See More
One of the greatest Indy 500 races, in an Indianapolis newspaper...
Item #667980
May 30, 1960
THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES, May 30, 1960
* Indianapolis 500 auto race
* Jim Rathmann wins (1st report)
* Best title to be has ? rare as such
No better newspaper to report the Indianapolis 500 than this one. The bold banner headline announces: "JIM RATHMANN WINS" as well as: "2 Die, 33 Hurt As Stand Falls" with a photos of the tragedy, as well as the winner drive... See More
Protest against a Sunday newspaper...
Item #667974
January 01, 1909
THE HOLIDAY POSTER, Brooklyn, New York, January 1, 1909 Apparently just a "one off" issue done by the Magnet Publishing Company, with some quaint, local items and many advertisements. Seemingly done on an amateur press.
An interesting ftpg. item: "Oppose Sunday News - Baltimore Committee Against Proposed Evening Paper" which includes: "...a committee of prominent cl... See More
Quaint, amateur newspaper from Brooklyn...
Item #667972
April 15, 1906
THE MAGNET, Brooklyn, New York, Easter, 1906
* Rare miniature size publication
This is the vol. 1 #7 issue of a quite rare title not listed in Union List of Serials or Union List of Newspapers. A small-size, amateurish newspaper which noted inside in an earlier issue: "The 'Magnet' publishes interesting stories, poems, jokes, notes of school & society...is published ev... See More
Quaint, amateur newspaper from Brooklyn...
Item #667969
April 01, 1905
THE MAGNET, Brooklyn, New York, April, 1905
* Rare miniature size publication
This is the vol. 1 #4 issue of a quite rare title not listed in Union List of Serials or Union List of Newspapers. A small-size, amateurish newspaper in which a previous issue noted: "The 'Magnet' publishes interesting stories, poems, jokes, notes of school & society...is published every two ... See More
Aviator Jimmie Mattern safe in Siberia....
Item #667934
July 08, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 8, 1933
* American Aviator Jimmie Mattern
* Airplane flight around the World attempt
* Found to be safe in Siberia
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "MATTERN IS SAFE IN NORTH SIBERIA; SOVIET WILL AID" with subheads. (see) Lengthy text continues inside with 2 related photos. First report coverage on Jimmie Mattern, the American flyer who... See More
Frederic Remington illustrations...
Item #667924
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, July 1894 This issue contains numerous articles including "The Golden House"; "The President at Home" which includes illustrations of Presidents Lincoln and Grant; "Specimen Jones" which is illustrated by Frederic Remington; "My First Visit to New England"; "An Australian's Impressions of America&qu... See More
Al 'Scarface' Capone & Dutch Schultz....
Item #667915
June 18, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 18, 1931
* Al 'Scarface' Capone - Income tax evasion guilty plea
* Dutch Schultz - Arthur Simon Flegenheimer seized
* New York City bootlegger - racketeer - gangster
The front page has a one column heading: "CAPONE CONQUERED, FEDERAL MEN COME HERE TO BREAK GANGS" with subheads. (see) Much more on page 3. Coverage on Al 'Scarface' Capone p... See More
Dutch Schultz trial...
Item #667914
July 25, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 25, 1935
* New York City gangster Dutch Schultz
* Tax evasion trial beginning
The front page has one column headings: "SCHULTZ BEER RULE AND LINK TO GANGS PORTRAYED TO JURY" "Detectives Tell of His Speakeasy Activities After the Murder of Noe" and more. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous ... See More
1st of Lou Gehrig's record Grand Slam HR's...
Item #667911
July 24, 1925
THE DETROIT NEWS, July 24, 1925
* Lou Gehrig's 1st of his 23 record grand slam HRs
* New York Yankees baseball - Yanks
The sport's section (page 37) has a banner heading: "MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL SCENES CONTINUE RAPID SCENES" with subheads. Text includes: "Two home runs by Lou Gehrig of the Yankees, the second of which arrived in the seventh with the bases filled...&qu... See More
Paul Bear Bryant to sign w/ Minnesota Gophers ?....
Item #667895
December 14, 1950
MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE , December 14, 1950
* Early Paul Bear Bryant at Kentucky
* Alabama Crimson Tide football fame
Page 22 has a five column heading: "Bryant Warm on 'U' Job; Gustafson Out" with small photo of Bryant. (see) Bryant would not take this job and stay at Kentucky a few more years before going the Texas A & M then eventually to Alabama.
Complete with... See More
Amelia Earhart non-stop flight from Mexico...
Item #667884
May 08, 1935
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, May 8, 1935
* Amelia Earhart solo flight (during)
* New aviation record - Mexico to NY
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "AMELIA EARHART OVER U.S. ON FLIGHT MEXICO-NEW YORK" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 40+ pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.
... See More
Surrender of Ticonderoga... Washington's Manifesto...
Item #667876
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Sept., 1777 Over 2 1/2 pages are taken up with: "Letter from Gen. Washington to Gen. Sir William Howe" from Middlebrook, June 10, 1777, signed by him in type: Geo. Washington. This is followed by another letter from Washington to Howe, which begins: "The fortune of war having thrown Major-General Prescot in our hands, I beg leave to propos... See More
A Phillis Wheatley poem and biography...
Item #667871
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE London, September, 1773* Phillis Wheatley poem & biography
* Famous Woman servant turned poet
Near the back is a printing of a poem titled: "On Recollection" which was written by the famed black poetess Phillis Wheatley. This piece also includes a brief biography of her.
Phillis Wheatley was the first published African American poet and th... See More
Vicksburg and Chancellorsville - 1863...
Item #667848
May 15, 1863
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, New York, May 15, 1863
* Vicksburg
* Battle of Chancellorsville- reports and list of casualties
* "Gen. Hunter and the Negro Regiment
The front page has: "THE BATTLE OF CHANCELLORSVILLE", "AVERILL'S LATE CALVARY EXPEDITION", "THE SIEGE OF VICKSBURG", "Grant 18 Miles East of the City", "SHERMAN'S CORPS AT GRAN... See More
Pete Rose's short stint back into MLB baseball...
Item #667807
October 25, 1999
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 25, 1999
* Pete Rose inducted into all-century team
* Bud Selig drops MLB baseball ban for 1 day
The top of the front page has a photo showing Pete Rose at Game 2 of the 1999 World Series. It was here that he was introduced as a member of the all-century team to a roaring crowd. For this to happen, Rose's ban from baseball had to be lifted for this day which Bud... See More
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