General Samuel Houston... Trail of Tears...
Item #705242
May 16, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 16, 1829
* Trail of Tears
* Samuel Houston
* North Carolina gold
Page 3 has an article with a small head: "Gen. Houston" which has some speculation on why this former governor of Tennessee is leaving, ending with: "...They relate to domestic misfortunes. He has not only resigned the governor's chair of Te... See More
War reports on Baltimore & Washington...
Item #705240
October 06, 1814
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, October 6, 1814 The very top of the front page has an editor's note explaining the troubles with printing a newspaper in a war zone, as the Battle of Baltimore was just 3 weeks prior.
Also on the front page: "Destruction of the Navy Yard" at Washington. Pages 2 & 3 contain: "Enemy in the Chesapeake" which is a great rep... See More
War reports on Baltimore & Washington...
Item #705239
October 06, 1814
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, October 6, 1814 The very top of the front page has an editor's note explaining the troubles with printing a newspaper in a war zone, as the Battle of Baltimore was just 3 weeks prior.
Also on the front page: "Destruction of the Navy Yard" at Washington. Pages 2 & 3 contain: "Enemy in the Chesapeake" which is a great rep... See More
The Little Belt Affair: War of 1812 is about to begin...
Item #705238
September 21, 1811
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 21, 1811
* The Little Belt Affair
* Captain Arthur Bingham
The first 6 pages are taken up with a great & very detailed account of the Little Belt Affair, a naval battle between the U.S. ship President & the British ship Little Belt, an event which was a catalyst for the War of 1812.
Headed: "President and Little Belt" it i... See More
A poor transcription of the famous "Don't give up the ship!" quote?
Item #705237
August 07, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 7, 1813 Nearly 7 pages are taken up with: "Events of the War" within which are "Battle of Beaver Dam" "Retirement of Maj. Gen. Dearborn" "Military", a letter from Chilicothe, "Chesapeake and Shannon" which concerns the famous naval battle. In the article is: "...The second broadside, capt. Lawre... See More
Beginning a "war of extermination" in Texas...
Item #705236
November 07, 1835
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 7, 1835
* Texas War for Independence begins
* Battle of Gonzales TX
Inside has 2 1/2 pages of news under the heading: "Texas" concerning events from the beginning of their war for independence. The reports seem to reference the Battle of Gonzales (first battle of the Texas war for independence) but there is no direct mention of it.... See More
1819 Constitution for the new state of Alabama...
Item #705235
September 18, 1819
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, A consecutive pair of issues dated Sept. 18 and 25, 1819
* New state of Alabama Constitution
Typically, prior to formally becoming a state of the union a territorial government needs to create and approve a Constitution that would not be in conflict with the federal Constitution.
Printed in these two issues in its entirety is the "Cons... See More
Post-Civil War letter...
Item #705208
February 28, 1863
A letter datelined: "Blacksley, May 7th, 1866" written to the writer's: "Dear Cousin" who lives on Westminster Ave., West Philadelphia, Pa. One bit notes: "...I am in the land of the living as you seem to have forgotten it. I have been waiting patiently for an answer to my letter but as yet have not received any..." with various other innocuous items.
Four pages,... See More
Printed on board the Queen Mary...
Item #705195
June 18, 1961
OCEAN TIMES, R.M. S. Queen Mary, North Atlantic Edition, June 18, 1961 An interesting newspaper printed on board this famous ship. Various news of the day with ads focused on vacationers to Europe.
Sixteen pages, 11 by 14 inches, very nice condition.
Miniaturized for convenience & weight...
Item #705192
April 10, 1945
THE EVENING BULLETIN, Philadelphia, April 10, 1945 This is the: "Special Overseas Edition" as noted in the masthead, being a miniaturized version with just a few ads & with mostly news. Meant primarily for military personnel during WWII.
Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 10 3/4 inches, very nice condition.
Neat title... Christy Mathewson mention...
Item #705188
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
German language newspaper from 1833 Harrisburg...
Item #705173
December 26, 1833
HARRISBURGER MORGENROTHE, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Dec. 26, 1833
* Rare publication
* German language
A quite scarce newspaper for the German-speaking community in the Harrisburg area, printed entirely in the German language. Gregory's "Union List of American Newspapers" notes that only the Pennsylvania State Library has a reasonable run of this title, two o... See More
By famed attorney & politician William Jennings Bryan...
Item #705172
January 20, 1905
THE COMMONER, Lincoln, Nebraska, Jan. 20, 1905
* By famed attorney & politician William Jennings Bryan
As noted just under the title: "William J. Bryan, Editor & Proprietor". Bryan was an unsuccessful Democratic Presidential nominee in 1896, 1900 and 1908. He was a strong supporter of Prohibition in the 1920s, and energetically attacked Darwinism and evolution, ... See More
Battle of Fort Donelson... Utah wants to become a state...
Item #705168
February 19, 1862
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Feb. 19, 1862 The front page has: "From Utah" which begins: "The people of Utah Territory have had a convention form a Constitution which will soon be presented to Congress for the admission of Utah as a state...".
Utah would not be admitted to the Union until 1890 due to the polygamy issue.
Among the other articles are: "The Great Quest... See More
Germany's illustrated magazine from the Nazi era...
Item #705162
November 30, 1939
BERLINER ILLUSETRIRTE ZEITUNG (Berlin Illustrated Newspaper), Germany. Nov. 30, 1939 This was the "Life" magazine of Germany from during the Nazi era. The full front page is a photo of a Nazi pilot with a map of England, the caption reading in part: "...how German pilots see England." Keep in mind that the war in Europe began almost 3 months earlier. Two pages inside are ... See More
Funeral for Babe Ruth...
Item #705152
August 19, 1948
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, Aug. 19, 1948
* Babe Ruth funeral services
* St. Patrick's Cathedral - NYC
The front page has most of a column with heads: "FUNERAL FOR BABE RUTH IS HELD IN N.Y." "Great King of Swat Is Laid to Rest" "Thousands Of People Are Present For the Services".
Complete in 16 pages, very nice, clean condition.... See More
Stopping the spread of Yellow Fever in 1798... A broadside "supplement"...
Item #705150
October 13, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Oct. 13, 1798
* Yellow fever epidemic in the East
The front page has: "A PROCLAMATION" by the mayor of Baltimore concerning the on-going Yellow Fever epidemic in the East and his efforts to prevent its spread noting: "...hereby forbidding the entrance into the city of Baltimore, or within 3 miles thereof, of all per... See More
A pro-South newspaper from the North...
Item #705138
February 12, 1862
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Feb. 12, 1862 Among the articles within are: "Emancipation of Slaves--Free Negroes in Ohio--The Meeting in Jackson Twp." "The Army of the Potomac" "On to Richmond--M. Hurley on the War..." "Ft. Henry Captured By Our Gunboats" "What is a Gipsy?" "News From the South" and so much more.
Eight pages, very ni... See More
1918 Krazy Kat & Abie The Agent comic strips...
Item #705130
May 02, 1918
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, May 2, 1918
* Early "Krazy Kat" comic strip
* Cartoonist George Herriman
* "Abie the Agent" Jewish car salesman
* Harry Hershfield "the Jewish Will Rogers"
Pages 12 & 13 have four early comic strips titled: "Baron Bean", "Abie The Agent" & "Krazy Kat". See images for the full "Krazy Kat&qu... See More
Germany's illustrated magazine from the Nazi era...
Item #705124
May 20, 1936
BERLINER ILLUSETRIRTE ZEITUNG (Berlin Illustrated Newspaper), Germany. May 20, 1936 This was the "Life" magazine of Germany from during the Nazi era. The full front page has two photos showing Nazi soldiers with more military scenes inside.
Complete in 44 pages, 11 by 14 3/4 inches, minimal margin wear, never bound nor trimmed, good condition.
Pele & American soccer gains popularity in the 1970's.....
Item #705085
September 05, 1977
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Sept. 5, 1977
* Forward Pelé brings soccer popularity to America
* New York Cosmos - Brazilian footballer -
The front page has a action photo of soccer great Pele with heading: "See Pele Run" Starting on page 17 is an editorial by Clark Whelton on the sport of soccer gaining popularity in America with the help of Braz... See More
Latest from the California Gold Rush...
Item #705074
September 29, 1849
SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Sept. 29, 1849 Page 2 has: "California" with the latest news, bits including: "...has been one of the fortunate 'hunters' having accumulated during his short sojourn in California between 11,000 and 12,000 dollars worth of the 'stuff'...".
Much more on the gold rush with subheads: "The Climate and Soil" "... See More
Judaica mention...
Item #705054
December 18, 1679
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Dec. 18, 1679 The front page has a very lengthy report from "Tangier" concerning a military operation, mentioning in part: "...retreat of our men in Ann and Monmouth Forts would have been cut off, if his Excellency had not presently sent them orders to abandon them...The 13th, 14th and 15th the enemy began to be more quiet, as if they had tho... See More
1935 Benita von Falkenhayn death sentence...
Item #705045
February 17, 1935
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, February 17, 1935
* Benita von Falkenhayn death sentence
The top of the front page has a nice banner headline: "BEG HITLER SAVE GIRL SPIES" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display. First report coverage on the death sentence handed down to Benita von Falkenhayn for spying for the Second Polish Republic.
Complete 1st section only with 18 pages, rag... See More
1971 The Bee Gees NYC concert advertisements...
Item #705040
February 04, 1971
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Feb. 4, 1971
* The BEE GEES concert advertisements
* Philharmonic Hall - Manhattan & more
* Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb brothers
Page 35 has a full page advertisement for upcoming concerts by "The BEE GEES" (see images) Page 34 has a 4 x 3 1/2 inch ad for a "BEE GEES" concert at Philharmonic Hall in Man... See More
Lafayette College (Easton, PA) in the mid-1870's...
Item #705030
SCRIBNER'S MONTHLY, N.Y., Dec., 1876.
* Lafayette College, Easton, PA
* Lafayette College, Easton, PA
* Illustrations of the College
Inside has a twelve-page article about "Lafayette College" containing fifteen illustrations including larger illustrations of the "Reading Room" the "Assay Room", "Class Day Exercises" the "Entrance to Grounds of Lafayette
... See More
Capitol Pediment artwork of Luigi Persico is completed and unveiled...
Item #705029
November 08, 1828
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 8, 1828 Page 4 has a very detailed article on the completion of the carved artwork of Luigi Persico, the artist who created the "Genius of America" pediment which fronts the Capitol building in Washington. It was work in progress from 1825 - 1828 and this report describes the work, beginning: "The scaffolding and shed whic... See More
1970 Fairport Convention nightclub advertisement...
Item #705026
December 24, 1970
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Dec. 24, 1970
* Fairport Convention - English folk rock band
* Bitter End nightclub performances ad
Page 30 has a 6 x 5 1/2 inch advertisement for "Fairport Convention" performances at The Bitter End night club in Greenwich Village"
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save... See More
From just after Pearl Harbor...
Item #705016
December 10, 1941
THE SUN, New York, Dec. 10, 1941
* United States at war in Pacific
* Post Pearl Harbor attack
* America enters World War II
Large front page banner headline from just 3 days after Pearl Harbor: "U.S. FORCES BATTLE INVADERS ON LUZON" with various related reports. Included is a map headed: "Invasion Of Philippines".
Complete in 52 pages, various tears and ch... See More
Shot down in a saloon... Founder of gold in California...
Item #705007
September 22, 1884
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Sept. 22, 1884
* James W. Marshall - California gold fame
This title always had a wealth of typically Western-themed reports as well as ads.
Page 2 has: "Slain In A Saloon" "A Grandson of Henry Clay Shot by a Louisville Alderman" "Shot Through the Heart--Drunken Ruffians--A Rancher Killed--A Texan Murderer Arrested in Georgia" as... See More
Adolph Hitler consolidates power... 16 Reich Generals ready to quit...
Item #705004
July 26, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 26, 1944.
* Adolph Hitler giving out power
* Post Operation Valkyrie
* Hitler tries to tighten grip
The top of the front page has a six-column headline: "...NAZI LEADERS TIGHTEN GRIP ON HOME FRONT" with subheads that include: "DECREE BY HITLER" "Goebbels Gets the Task of Finding Manpower for Final Stand" and more. (see) Coverage conti... See More
Jimmy Hoffa officially declared dead...
Item #705003
July 31, 1982
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 31, 1982
* Jimmy Hoffa is declared dead
* American Labor Union leader
* International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Page 20 has a somewhat discrete report headed: "Hoffa Kin Now Can Ask That He Be Declared Legally Dead" (see)
Jimmy Hoffa disappeared July 30, 1975 & was officially declared dead July 30, 1982. He was an American labor union leader who served... See More
1967 Newark riots... Civil Rights movement...
Item #704990
July 27, 1967
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, July 27, 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 two related articles headed: "Hippies in Newark: Loving a Ghetto" and "Black Power Conclave & The Perfidious Press" and some related ... See More
1971 Black Panther 21 acquitted... Elton John...
Item #704982
May 20, 1971
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, May 20, 1971
* Panther 21 members acquitted
* Black Panther Party trial
* Elton John concert advertisement
* Carnegie Hall in Manhattan
The front page has a heading: "Notes from the Panther jury box" Lengthy coverage continues on multiple inside pages.
wikipedia notes: The Panther 21 is a group of twenty-one Black Panthe... See More
1961 Norman Mailer's open poem to JFK...
Item #704960
November 23, 1961
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 23, 1961
* American Novelist & more Norman Mailer
* Open poem to John F. Kennedy - JFK
Page 4 has a poem headed: "Open Poem To John Fitzgerald Kennedy" which is signed in type: Norman Mailer
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
It is worth not... See More
Nazis surrendering in 1945 Europe...
Item #704955
May 08, 1945
SUNDAY NEWS, New York City, May 8, 1945
* Nazis surrendering in Europe
* General George S. Patton's Army
The front page has a nice banner headline: "PATTON'S MEN TAKE PILSEN" with photo of surrendered German forces. (see images)
Tabloid size. Incomplete issue containing 22 of the 32 pages, nice condition and for display as such.
Note: It's very uncommon to find the... See More
Jill Johnston's 1971 "The making of a lesbian chauvinist"
Item #704953
June 17, 1971
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, June 17, 1971
* Jill Johnston's "The making of a lesbian chauvinist"
* Author, cultural critic, feminist activist
* Noteworthy columnist for The Village Voice
* Radical lesbian separatism movement - theory
The top of page 45 has a heading: "The making of a lesbian chauvinist" The article continues on page 58.... See More
1964 Cassius Clay vs. Sonny Liston title fight
Item #704952
March 05, 1964
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, March 5, 1964
* Muhammad Ali (Cassius Clay) vs. Sonny Liston (1st)
* Famous boxing's World Heavyweight Championship
* One of the greatest sports moments of the 20th century
Pages 4 & 5 has a first hand report by Lawrence Shainberg on the recent boxing heavyweight championship fight between Cassius Clay and Sonny Liston.... See More
1973 New Riders of the Purple Sage...
Item #704951
February 22, 1973
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Feb. 22, 1973
* New Riders of the Purple Sage - country rock band
* Felt Forum - inside Madison Square Garden concert
* Connection with some members of The Grateful Dead
Page 41 has a nice full page advertisement for a "New Riders of the Purple Sage" concert at the Felt Forum in Manhattan. (see images)
I suspect this to b... See More
1971 THE WHO concert ad... Evel Kneivel stunt ad...
Item #704950
July 08, 1971
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, July 8, 1971
* Early The Who - English rock band
* Roger Daltrey - Pete Townsend - Keith Moon
* Forest Hills Music Festival concert advertisement
* Evel Knievel performance at Madison Square Garden
* American stunt performer and entertainer ad
* Ramp-to-ramp Harley Davidson motorcycle jump
Page 41 has a full page advertiseme... See More
1962 Norman Mailer's open letter to JFK...
Item #704948
December 20, 1962
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Dec. 20, 1962
* American Novelist & more Norman Mailer
* Open letter to John F. Kennedy - JFK
The front page has a heading: "An Open Letter to JFK From Norman Mailer" which continues on a inside page is signed in type: Norman Mailer
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to ... See More
Allied propaganda newspaper dropped from planes...
Item #704937
May 29, 1944
NACHRICHTEN FUR DIE TRUPPE, Europe, May 29, 1944
* Rare allied issue dropped from aircraft
* Pre D-Day invasion of France (1 week away)
A most fascinating single sheet newspaper, which translates to "News For The Troops", published by the Psychological Warfare Division of the Allied forces and dropped by Allied aircraft over Germany during the closing year of the war. ... See More
Broadside stock market price list...
Item #704932
May 02, 1904
Supplement To THE WALL STREET DAILY NEWS, New York, May 2, 1904
* Rare stock market sheet from New York City
"A Daily Journal Devoted to Financial Interests" as noted in the masthead, but rather than being the typical newspaper, this is the monthly broadside (printed on one side only)chart noting: '"Highest & Lowest Prices and Total Sales of Stocks at New Y... See More
Federal news from this temporary seat of government...
Item #704924
April 17, 1794
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & EVENING ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, April 17, 1794
* Uncommon 18th century American publication
Given that Philadelphia was the temporary capital of the United States while the District of Columbia was under construction, it is nice this issue has reports from Congress during this early year of the federal government.
Complete in 4 pages, never-... See More
Early print of Pyramid Lake, Oregon...
Item #704912
March 29, 1851
SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, March 29, 1851 The top of the front page features a nice print of: "Pyramid Lake, Oregon" which would seem to be one of the earlier prints of it to be found in any periodical. Beneath the print is very descriptive text.
Four pages, large folio size, 3 folds, mild wear at the folds & margins, good condition. Folder size noted is for the issu... See More
Latest from the California Gold Rush...
Item #704908
September 22, 1849
SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Sept. 22, 1849
* California gold rush - 49ers
* Steamship "Empire City"
Page 3 has: "From California" with the latest news, bits including: "...The Empire City brings over $600,000 in species and gold dust...An attack had been made by a party of rowdy Americans in San Francisco...emigrants from Missouri...are now arriving d... See More
Nice issue on the opening of the Golden Gate Bridge...
Item #704906
May 28, 1937
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, California, May 28, 1937
* Golden Gate Bridge opens - opening
* Best publication to be had ? (rare as such)
What better newspaper covering the opening of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge than this full page photo captions: "Opening Of Golden Gate Bridge!...Thousands From All Over The West Hiked Over The Span." A very displayable piece.
Present are just... See More
Interesting title & newspaper...
Item #704887
October 13, 1787
OLLA PODRIDA, Oxford, England, Oct. 13, 1787
* Rare publication
Although having a Spanish name (translates to "any miscellaneous collection or assortment") this newspaper is in English. The content is essentially a lengthy editorial on a topic.
Complete in six pages, 7 1/4 by 11 3/4 inches, very nice condition.... See More
Arnold Schwarzenegger wins 1973 Mr. Olympia...
Item #704875
September 13, 1973
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Sept. 13, 1973
* 1973 Mr. Olympia bodybuilding competition
* Actor bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger wins
* Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York City
Page 51 has a photo showing Schwarzenegger at the competition with related article. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save... See More
Early Disney World description in 1973...
Item #704874
September 06, 1973
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Sept. 6, 1973
* Early Walt Disney World description
* Entertainment resort complex
* Orlando, Orange Co., Florida
The front page has a heading "Das Disney World" Text continues on page 64. See images for portion.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
I... See More
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