18th century America....
Item #593957
June 24, 1797
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 24, 1797 Inside has various news reports from both Europe & America, as well as news items from Congress. Pages 3 & 4 are mostly taken up with ads.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, very nice condition.
Early news from America...
Item #593903
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November,1748 The most significant content in this issue would be the "General & Definitive Treaty of Peace", more commonly known as the Treaty of Aix la Chapelle which ended the War of the Austrian Succession. This treaty takes five pages.Other items in this issue are: "A Pulmonic Machine" with a print of it, appearing to be mu... See More
Foldout plate of a castle...
Item #593600
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1770 Within this issue are 3 1/2 pages on: "A Curious Description of Dalkey and Its Seven Castles" which is accompanied by a foldout print of one of the castles. This print measures 8 by 10 inches & is in very nice condition (see). Also in this issue: "On the Disparity of the Language of N. and S. Wales" and much more.Near the ... See More
Death of Governor Increase Sumner...
Item #592853
June 08, 1799
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 8, 1799 All of pages 2 & 3 are black bordered in mourning rules because of the death of Massachusetts governor Increase Sumner reported at the top of page 2 with: "Grievous Mortality" which begins: "The painful talk has devolved on us to announce an event which...will not be read without the most painful regret. Yesterday died...to the unsp... See More
1865 Goldsboro NC... Civil War...
Item #592787
March 17, 1865
THE BOSTON HERALD, Massachusetts, March 17, 1865
* Original Civil War reporting
This 4 page issue is not fragile as newsprint from this era was made of cotton and linen rags, allowing them to remain very pliable and easy to handle. This issue is loaded with Civil War reports from the day it was first reported with the following one column headings: see photos & more. Also se... See More
1934 Chicago stock yards fire...
Item #592441
December 23, 1910
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, December 23, 1910
* Chicago, Illinois stockyards fire (1st report)
This 12 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Chicago Stock-Yards Fire Loss Is Over $500,000". See photos for 1st report coverage on the 1910 Chicago stock yards fire disaster.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Li... See More
A four page "Extra" issue...
Item #592292
May 19, 1798
CENTINEL EXTRA, (Boston), May 19, 1798 This is an uncommon 4 page "Extra" issue of the famous Columbian Centinel newspaper. Almost the entire issue it taken up with a lengthy document continued from the "regular" issue of Wednesday, concerning relations with France. Close-trimmed at the bottom of pages 2 & 3 cause some loss, otherwise in nice condition.
Frustration with lost reinforcements...
Item #592265
November 02, 1779
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Nov. 2, 1779 The entire front page and a bit of pg. 2 are taken up with: "The Justifying Memorial of the King of Great Britain in Answer to the Exposition of the Court of France". This lengthy piece concerning the French involvement in the Revolutionary War, a few bits noting in part: "...During the disputes that had arisen between Great Bri... See More
1853 California gold rush...
Item #591758
November 19, 1853
OLIVE BRANCH, Boston, Nov. 19, 1853 page 2 has half a column headed: "California Siftings" with various reports from during the gold rush era (see). Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, foxing to the top quadrant of the front page, some edge & fold wear.
Interesting California Gold Rush item...
Item #591190
September 10, 1853
OLIVE BRANCH, Boston, Massachusetts, Sept. 10, 1853
* California gold rush
Page 2 has: "A California City Daguerreotyped in its Directory" which is an interesting, descriptive piece from the Gold Rush era, noting near the beginning: "We have received...'The Stockton Directory & Emigrant's Guide to the Southern Mines'...We confess that we looked through it... See More
Short-lived 18th century Boston magazine...
Item #590718
THE AMERICAN APOLLO, Boston, July 13, 1792 A 20 page magazine featuring a large engraving on the front page.Near the back is the "American Intelligence" with various news reports, including datelines of Quebec, Kingston, Jamaica; Philadelphia, Albany, New York, Boston, and Niagara, the latter having a descriptive article on Niagara Falls.
A scarce periodical which lasted but 39 ... See More
Nile Kinnick named All "Big Ten"...
Item #590643
November 28, 1939
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, November 28, 1939
* Nile Kinnick "All Conference" 1st choice
* Iowa Hawkeyes - NCAA college football
* James A. Naismith death (1st report)
This 18 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 14: "Nile Kinnick Is Unanimous Choice on All-Big Ten Team" (See images for text here). Also a 1st report on the ... See More
The sport of boxing in 1790...
Item #590354
October 30, 1790
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, October 30, 1790 Page 2 has an article: "Boxing" which is a very early report of the sport (see photos). Other items including a page 3 article on: "Duelling", "King of France's Demand", "the Art of Joking", "King of Sweden" and other items.
Complete in 4 pages, never-trimmed margins, great condition. The back... See More
Jimmy Foxx sold to the Boston Red Sox...
Item #590208
December 11, 1935
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, December 11, 1935
* Jimmy Foxx sold to the Boston Red Sox
* Al Simmons sold to Detroit Tigers
* Major league baseball - MLB
This 24 page newspaper has various headlines and photos concerning the Jimmy Foxx trade with headlines that include: "Red Sox Buy Foxx, Marcum; Tigers Purchase Simmons", "Disposal of Foxx Completes Razi... See More
Alfred Vanderbilt weds... William H Lewis being ousted out the American Bar Association...
Item #589685
March 05, 1912
VALLEY SENTINEL, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, March 5, 1912 The front page features a large photo of Mrs. Alfred G. Vanderbilt, whom he had just recently married. Just slightly more than three years later, Mr. Vanderbilt would be among the victims in the sinking of the Lusitania.
Another article within the issue is "Fights for Lewis" which was Attorney General Wickersham stating that... See More
Debating who will replace the President...
Item #589492
March 07, 1792
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, March 7, 1792
* Presidential Succession Act of 1792
The "Vacancy Bill" on pg. 2 says the Senate agreed to all the amendments, except one, regarding what officer should act as President in case of a double vacancy. It further states that the one amendment was receded and that: "The Bill now provides that the President of the Senate, pr... See More
Babe Ruth hurts leg...
Item #588723
April 23, 1931
PRESCOTT JOURNAL MINER, Prescott, Arizona, April 23, 1931
* Babe Ruth hurts leg
* New York Yankees
* Major league baseball
This 6 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 3:"Ruth Is Injured In Boston Game". Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise good condition. Should be handled with care.... See More
Gold rush in 1853 Oregon...
Item #588666
August 13, 1853
OLIVE BRANCH, Boston, August 13, 1853
* Western gold rush
Page 2 has: "Gold in Oregon" concerning its discovery there (see photos). Much of the content is literary & religious, but other news reports as well.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, wear at margins & folds with a few small splits.
Ted Williams back from military...
Item #588327
August 08, 1953
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, Massachusetts, August 8, 1953
* Ted Williams back from military
* Boston Red Sox... MLB baseball
This 14 page newspaper has a editorial on page 6 under: "In the Dugout" regarding the homecoming from the military for baseball star Ted Williams. Great to have in a Boston paper.
Other news of the day including period advertising. This issue h... See More
Campaign item against Eldridge Gerry for governor...
Item #588148
March 27, 1811
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 27, 1811
* Anti Eldridge Gerry campaign
The front page has a black-bordered item headed: "Oppression Maketh A Wise Man Mad" & "Black List" which is essentially a campaign promotion with a list of American vessels: "...laden with American Property--Sailing under the Authority & Laws of the United States...which have been... See More
Talk of John Paul Jones...
Item #587845
June 10, 1780
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 10, 1780 Inside has a brief item concerning John Paul Jones, with a dateline of Paris and mentioning: "The celebrated Paul Jones is to sail from L'Orient with one frigate and three large privateers. He will carry back the Bostonians who have arrived here from Denmark within these eight or ten days. This intrepid Mariner must be highly gratified wi... See More
Changing the United States flag...
Item #587732
January 16, 1817
BOSTON COMMERCIAL GAZETTE, Boston, Massachusetts, Jan. 16, 1817
* United States flag changing
Page 2 has a brief yet very significant report on the creation of the United States flag, headed: "Star Spangled Banner" and including: "The flag of the United States is to be altered--The stripes are to be reduced permanently to their original number of thirteen; but the stars ... See More
Legs Diamond assassination...
Item #587260
December 19, 1930
MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Tennessee, December 19, 1931
* Jack "Legs" Diamond murder
This 12 page newspaper has one column headings on the front page: "DIAMOND DEATH INQUIRY WIDENS", "New York City Joins Albany in Slayer Hunt; Gangster's Girl to Be Quizzed in Boston".
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Light browning wit... See More
Amherst College...
Item #587242
May 06, 1848
McMAKIN'S MODEL AMERICAN COURIER, Philadelphia, May 6, 1848
* Uncommon title
A very large size, 4 page newspaper, the front page featuring illustrations of "Amherst College, Massachusetts", and portraits of "John Winthrop" the founder of Boston, and "John Winthrop" the first governor of Connecticut.
Complete in four pages, this issue has never been ... See More
Uncommon Odd Fellows' title...
Item #587131
September 16, 1848
THE WEEKLY SYMBOL & ODD FELLOWS' MAGAZINE, Boston, Massachusetts, Sept. 16, 1848
* Uncommon title
* Decorative masthead
* Oddfellows society
Actually a newspaper & of quite large size with a decorative masthead. Four pages, various wear at the folds & margins with a small hole at a fold juncture, some edge tears.
Benedict Arnold... Victory at Camden...
Item #586957
August 04, 1781
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 4, 1781 Page 2 has a report which includes: "...that since some of Washington's letters were intercepted, discovering the intention of his army in conjunction with the French troops on Long Island to attack Gen. Clinton, a misunderstanding has taken place between Washington and the French General Rochambeau, which is expected will be of more good ... See More
Campaign item against Eldridge Gerry for governor...
Item #586811
March 30, 1811
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, March 30, 1811
* Anti Eldridge Gerry campaign
The front page has a black-bordered item headed: "Gerry And Sequestration! " which is essentially a campaign promotion with a "Black List" of American vessels: "...laden with American Property--Sailing under the Authority & Laws of the United States...which have been Seized, ... See More
Sam Adams... Building the frigate United States...
Item #586734
August 03, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, August 3, 1796 The first column on the front page has an Act of the Mass. Legislature signed in type by: Samuel Adams. Page 2 has: "French Victory on the Rhine" concerning Buonaparte. Also: "Intercourse With Canada". Also a brief yet notable report from Philadelphia: "The building of the United States Frigate, now constructing in Southwark... See More
Supporting the Non-Importation agreement...
Item #586322
July 21, 1770
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 21, 1770
* Non-Importation agreement support
The front page has an item headed "America" with a Boston dateline, noting in part: "....sense of our merchants, traders, etc. respecting the non-importation agreement, as meeting was called the day following at Faneuil Hall...it was voted almost unanimously that we would still strictly adhere to ... See More
Boston Red Sox wins 1915 pennant...
Item #586054
October 01, 1915
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, October 1, 1915
* Boston Red Sox wins pennant
This 12 page newspaper has a five column headline on page 9: "Red Sox Clinch American League Rag" with subheads that include: "RED SOX CINCH RAG IN AMERICAN" and more (see photos). 1st report coverage on the Boston Red Sox winning the 1915 American league pennant. Interesting they call it a &... See More
From colonial Boston...
Item #585508
May 16, 1768
SUPPLEMENT TO THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, May 16, 1768 The front page is taken up with a wide variety of news reports from London including one item noting: "...the colony agents have orders...to obtain an act of Parliament for the encouragement of the linen manufactury in North America...". An inside page has reports from "Boston" including: "...considering them too... See More
Primo Carnera vs. Tommy Lougran...
Item #585171
March 02, 1934
THE BURLINGTON FREE PRESS, Burlington, Vermont, March 2, 1934
* Primo Carnera vs. Tommy Loughran
* Heavyweight boxing title fight
This 16 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 4 that include: "Carnera, 270, Outpoints Tommy Loughran, 184, In Fifteen Round Bout" and more with round per round coverage. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Light browning, ... See More
Campaign item against Eldridge Gerry for governor...
Item #584752
March 27, 1811
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, March 27, 1811
* Anti-Eldridge Gerry campaign
The front page has a black-bordered item headed: "Oppression Maketh A Wise Man Mad" & "Black List" which is essentially a campaign promotion with a list of American vessels: "...laden with American Property--Sailing under the Authority & Laws of the United States...... See More
Red Sox win 1946 pennant...
Item #584690
September 14, 1946
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, September 14, 1946
* Boston Red Sox wins pennant
* Ted Williams
This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 5: "Ted Williams Real Hero As Red Sox Cop Pennant With Home Run Blast". See photos for text. Nice to have from a town close to Boston.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Some spine wear, ot... See More
Ted Williams & the Boudreau shift...
Item #584684
July 15, 1946
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, July 15, 1946
* The Boudreau or Williams shift 1st used
* Ted Williams 3 home runs
* Boston Red Sox - Cleveland Indians
This 8 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 5: "Pennant-Bound Sox In 11-Game Lead After 2 Wins At Fenway Park" and "Williams Puts On One-Man Show As Red Sox Club Indians To Defeat".
... See More
The Great Brink's Robbery in Boston, Massachusetts...
Item #584635
January 19, 1950
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, January 19, 1950 This 14 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "Boston Police Have Mystery Pistol And Ammunition After Tip Received" with subheads. Nice to have in a Massachusetts paper.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: The G... See More
World Series of baseball... 1958...
Item #584631
October 10, 1958
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, October 10, 1958
* 1958 World Series of baseball
* New York Yankees vs. Milwaukee Braves
* Final game - Yankees champions
This 10 page newspaper has a two column headlines on page 6 concerning the final game of the 1958 World Series in which the New York Yankees became World champions. The headlines reads: "Stengel Re... See More
Standard Oil announces plan of dissolution... Aviation's largest purse...
Item #584509
August 01, 1911
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, Massachusetts, August 1, 1911 The front page of this issue announces "Standard Oil's Plan of Dissolution is Finally Announced" which states how the stock in 35 companies will be distributed among the stockholders in the parent company. This involves approximately 220,000 certificates.
Another frontpage article is "Chicago's... See More
Huge eagle engraving in the masthead...
Item #583878
GLEASON'S LITERARY COMPANION, Boston, 1863 Obviously a literary publication from the Civil War era, the prime feature being the huge eagle engraving in the masthead, with a wingspan of 7 inches. There are a few illustrations within, mostly being text. Sixteen pages, 11 by 15 inches, great condition.
News from America...
Item #583755
September 13, 1773
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Sept. 13, 1773
* Native American Indians
Page 2 has a full column of reporting under "America" with reports from Charleston with much on the situation with the Cherokee & Creek Indians, and also bits noting: "...vessels belonging to Rhode Island...carried into New Providence are, we hear, both condemned. One of them had 18 ch... See More
Boston Strangler in 1967....
Item #583717
February 24, 1967
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, February 24, 1967.
* Escape of the Boston Strangler
* Escape of the Boston Strangler
* Assassination Plot of JFK
This 8 page newspaper has a two line, three column headline on the front page: "Boston Strangler Escapes From State mental Ward" tells of Albert H. Desalvo. Also a three line, one column headline also on the front page: "DA Jim Garrison Claims That He Ha
... See More
1939 Bombing of Helsinki, Finland....
Item #583656
December 01, 1939
BOSTON EVENING GLOBE, Boston, Massachusetts, December 1, 1939
* Helsinki Finland bombing
* World War II - WWII
This 44 page newspaper has a great banner headline above the masthead on the front page: "FINN CAPITAL ABLAZE" and more. This is coverage on the bombing of Helsinki, Finland by Russia. Nice item for display.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. minor margi... See More
Wingfoot Air Express Crash of 1919....
Item #583313
July 22, 1919
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, July 22, 1919
* Wingfoot Air Express Crash
* Chicago, Illinois bank skylight
* Dirigible - airship - blimp
This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "TEN KILLED WHEN BALLOON EXPLODES", "Blazing Wreckage of Experimental Dirigible Carries Death and Injury Into Chicago Bank", "Disabled Air Mo... See More
Relics of the U.S.S. Maine are being found... Harry Atwood flight across the country continues... President Taft's silver anniversary...
Item #583311
June 20, 1911
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, Massachusetts, June 20, 1911 The front page of the carries an article "Flight Across Country Resumed In New Hampshire By Atwood" which also includes a small photo with the caption "Biplane Used on Passenger Trip From Massachusetts Into an Adjoining State - Harry N Atwood In Flight". Other articles include: "More Maine Relics Brought... See More
Martin Van Buren for president...
Item #583261
September 13, 1839
THE BAY STATE DEMOCRAT, Boston, Massachusetts, Sept. 13, 1839
* Martin Van Buren for president
A volume 1 issue of a newspaper devoted almost entirely to politics. The top of the front page has a nice: "For President, Martin Van Buren..." notice. Four pages, ornate masthead, 11 by 14 inches, great condition.
Angelo Bertelli wins the Heisman Trophy...
Item #583091
December 13, 1950
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 13, 1944
* Angelo Bertelli wins Heisman Trophy
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish
* NCAA college football
This 44 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 24 that include: "BERTELLI PRAISED AT CEREMONY HERE"; "Former Notre Dame Ace Gets Heisman Award at Luncheon in the Downtown A.C." with photo.
Other news of the day throughout. Good condi... See More
Harry N. Atwood White House landing....
Item #583059
July 15, 1911
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, Massachusetts, July 15, 1911
* Harry N. Atwood
* Aviation pioneer
* Airplane at White House
This 18 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "ATWOOD SUCCESSFUL IN LANDING AIRCRAFT AT THE WHITE HOUSE" which tells of Harry N. Atwood landing his early airplane on the White House lawn. See photos for text here.
Other news o... See More
Harry N. Atwood airplane flight breaking world's record...
Item #583046
August 15, 1911
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, Massachusetts, August 24, 1911
* Harry Nelson Atwood
* Early aviation feat
* Airplanes in it's infancy
This 12 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "ATWOOD, FLYING TO WEST POINT, BREAKS THE WORLD'S RECORD", "Aviator Lands Near military Field at 9:32 a. m., After Trip of More Than 80 Miles From ... See More
Boston Red Sox 1915 World Series....
Item #582973
October 13, 1915
THE OMAHA DAILY BEE, Omaha, Nebraska, October 13, 1915
* Boston Red Sox World Series, with Babe Ruth on the team
* Philadelphia Phillies 1st ever World Series
* Start of the so-called "curse" ?
This 12 page has one column headlines on the front page that include: "BOSTON TAKES THIRD STRAIGHT FROM PHILLIES", "Red Sox, with Shore on the Mound, Again Defeat
Babe Ruth Quits Yankees...
Item #582389
February 26, 1935
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, February 26, 1935
* Babe Ruth leaves New York Yankees (1st report)
* Joining the Boston Braves
This 6 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "BRAVES SECURE BABE RUTH", "To be Vice President and Assistant Manager of Boston Nat'l Club" with photo of Ruth (see photos). Nice to have on the... See More
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