Chappaquiddick incident w/ Ted Kennedy & Mary Jo Kopechne...
Item #650845
July 22, 1969
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, July 22, 1969
* Senator Edward Kennedy and Mary Jo Kopechne
* Chappaquiddick Island incident
The front page has a three column headline: "Kennedy Won't Seek Presidency In 1972" with caption: "Accident Not A Factor" (see) Also a small one column heading: "Ted Attends Girl's Funeral" (see) Nice to have coverage from a ... See More
Overtaking the Indians in Florida... Second Seminole War...
Item #650838
January 12, 1839
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 12, 1839 Included are 1 1/2 columns taken up with: "Occupation Of Florida" which is introduced with: "A bill to provide for the armed occupation and settlement of that part of Florida which is now overrun and infested by marauding bands of hostile Indians." with all six Sections.
Much more reporting from the federal governmen... See More
Jimmy Demaret wins 1947 Masters golf tournament
Item #650834
April 07, 1947
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 7, 1947
* Jimmy Demaret wins Masters Tournament
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia
The sport's section (page 26) has a banner headline: "Demaret Captures Masters Golf Honors Second Time With 7-Under-Par 281" with subheads and scores. First report coverage on Jimmy Demaret winning the 1947 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia. Always nice to... See More
Jeff Davis won't negotiate...
Item #650826
December 29, 1863
BOSTON DAILY ADVERTISER, Dec. 29, 1863 Pg. 2 has: "The $300 Exemption: Is it For the Benefit of the Rich or the Poor?". The ftpg. has: "From Washington--Capture of a Rebel Schooner" and "From Fortress Monroe - Arrival of Union Prisoners--Refusal of Jeff Davis to Further Negotiate with Gen. Butler...".
Four pages, large folio size, good conditoin. Folder s... See More
Executed as pirates... Slavery in Missouri?
Item #650820
May 27, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 27, 1820 The back page has a note concerning "Missouri" that: "...the great question, whether the further introduction of slaves shall be prohibited or not, by the constitution now about to be formed, most seriously occupies the public attention. The result appears to be doubtful." and a report headed: 'Pirates" which ha... See More
A wealth of inventions and period ads...
Item #650812
July 30, 1881
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 30, 1881 The front cover features "Ellithorp's Boot and Shoe Lasting Machine" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "Adjustable Gun Stock"; "The Induction Balance used as a Bullet Finder"; "Maiche's Battery"; "Telescopic Views of the Great Comet of 1881"; "Trevor * Co's Slottin... See More
Ralph Guldahi wins 1939 Masters golf tournament
Item #650802
April 03, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 3, 1939
* Ralph Guldahi wins Masters Tournament
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia
The sport's section (page 32) has a seven column headline: "Score of 279, Record for Masters' Golf Tournament, Wins for Guldahi" with subheads, photo and scores. First report coverage on Ralph Guldahi winning the 1939 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia.... See More
Horton Smith wins 1936 Masters golf tournament
Item #650801
April 07, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 7, 1936
* Horton Smith wins Masters Tournament
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia
The sport's section (page 32) has a banner headline: "Great Stretch Drive Gives Horton Smith First Prize in Masters' Tourney" with subheads, photo and scores. First report coverage on Horton Smith winning the 1936 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia. Alwa... See More
Military events in the Caribbean...
Item #650798
July 01, 1781
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, July, 1781 Although near the back are two pages headed: "American Affairs" the content is primarily concerning events in the Caribbean. Otherwise various article of an eclectic nature as was the format at the time.
The two plates called for are lacking.
Complete in 48 pages, 5 by 8 inches, very nice, clean condition.
Formatted very much like the G... See More
Basil Zaharoff death... arms dealer...
Item #650786
November 28, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 28, 1936
* Basil Zaharoff death
* "Merchant of death"
* Greek arms dealer
The front page has a one column heading: "ZAHAROFF IS DEAD; STILL A 'MYSTERY'" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the death of Basil Zaharoff, Greek arms dealer and industrialists.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all ... See More
Joseph Goebbels & the holocaust beginning...
Item #650785
August 06, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 6, 1935
* The Jewish Holocaust
* Movement against Catholics
* Joseph Goebbels & more
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "NAZI-CATHOLIC WAR OPENLY DECLARED; POPE SEES TROUBLE" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 38 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quali... See More
Peking Man fossils found...
Item #650783
November 25, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 25, 1936
* Missing Link discoveries ?
* China fossils - Peking Man
* Franz Weidenreich
The top of page 25 has a two column heading: "More Bones of the 'Peking Man' Back Idea He Was a Cannibal" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 46 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More
Jim Mollison record Atlantic Ocean flight....
Item #650781
October 31, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 31, 1936
* Aviator Jim Mollison
* Airplane - aviation
* Record transatlantic flight
The front page has a one column heading: "MOLLISON BREAKS ATLANTIC RECORD" with subheads. First report coverage continues on page 8 with related photo. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and adver... See More
Third Reich takes over the Protestant Church...
Item #650780
October 30, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 30, 1936
* The Protestant Church - faith
* Third Reich - Nazi Germany
* Reverend Martin Niemöller
The top of page 4 has a one column heading: "REICH PROTESTANTS ADMIT SUBJUGATION" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the Nazi state taking control of the Protestant Church.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 48 pages, r... See More
Battle of Chattanooga...
Item #650777
November 30, 1863
BOSTON DAILY ADVERTISER, Nov. 30, 1863 Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "From Gen. Meade's Army" "Fighting On Friday" "The Strength of Our Position" "A Cavalry Engagement on Thursday" "Gen. Meade's Advance" "From Tennessee" "Longstreet Recalled From Knoxville" "A Part o the Town Burned" ... See More
The battle at Chattanooga...
Item #650770
November 25, 1863
BOSTON DAILY ADVERTISER, Nov. 25, 1863 The top f the ftpg. has reports: "From Chattanooga - A Reconnaissance In Force - A Gallant Advance - A Federal Success". Also on the ftpg: "From Gen. Meade's Army" "The Siege of Charleston" "From Chattanooga" and more.
Four pages, nice condition, large folio size. The folder noted is for the issue folded in h... See More
Victory at the Rappahannock... Lincoln letter to the ladies...
Item #650768
November 12, 1863
BOSTON DAILY ADVERTISER, Nov. 12, 1863
* Second Battle of Rappahannock Station
* George G. Meade vs. Robert E. Lee
* Abraham Lincoln letter re. emancipation
The top of the ftpg. has column heads on the Union victory at the Battle of the Rappahannock: "From Gen. Meade's Army" "Official Report of the Passage of the Rappahannock" "Presentation of Battle Flag... See More
The Civil War in Virginia...
Item #650757
August 12, 1863
THE BOSTON ADVERTISER, Aug. 12, 1863 There are various Civil War reports on page 1 and 22 including column heads: "The Southern Opposition" "The Siege of Charleston" "The War In Virginia" "The Resources of the South Exhausted" "The Negro Question" and more. There is some reports concerning George A. Custer.
Four pages, never bound nor trimme... See More
The first full-fledged Broadway musical...
Item #650753
September 13, 1866
NEW YORK TIMES, September 11, 12 & 13, 1866 A terrific and very historic trio of newspapers relating to the first theatrical musical, "The Black Crook".
As Wikipedia notes: "Its significance is being considered the first piece of musical theater that conforms to the modern notion of a "book musical". The book is by Charles M. Barras, an American playwright. The ... See More
Francisco Franco becomes dictator of Spain...
Item #650749
October 02, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 2, 1936
* Francisco Franco
* Caudillo of Spain
* Military dictator
* Spanish Civil War
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "INSURGENTS NAME FRANCO DICTATOR IN AN ARMY REGIME" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Francisco Franco becoming Caudillo of Spain. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World fa... See More
SS Principessa Mafalda sinking disaster...
Item #650748
October 26, 1927
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 26, 1927
* SS Principessa Mafalda sinking
* Italian transatlantic ocean liner
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Italian Liner Sinks Off Brazil; Heavy Loss of Life Is Feared" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the sinking of the SS Principessa Mafalda, Italian transatlantic ocean liner. Always nice to have notable events in h... See More
Signficant ad & review of the first modern musical...
Item #650731
September 17, 1866
NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 17, 1866 Although an inconspicuous listing on page 7, the advertisement for the Broadway production of the "Black Crook" is quite significant. And even more significant is the page 4 review of the production, as the "Black Crook" is honored in theater history as the first modern musical.
As Wikipedia notes: "Its significance is being consi... See More
From New Orleans before the Civil War...
Item #650700
August 29, 1841
THE WEEKLY CRESCENT CITY, New Orleans, Aug. 29, 1841 One of our earliest offerings from New Orleans. Among various articles are: "Louisiana" "The Gaines' Case" "The Long Tongue" "The St. Louis Murder" and so much more.
Four pages, bit irregular at the spine & a bit close-trimmed at the bottom of pgs. 2, 3 & backpage. Lite dampstaining.... See More
From Cologne, Germany during the middle of World War II...
Item #650699
January 07, 1943
KOLNISCHE ZEITUNG, Cologne, Germany, January 7, 1943 The literal translation of the extended title is: "Cologne Newspaper With Economic & Trade Leaf". A Nazi newspaper from the midst of World War II, than a Military Area Command Headquarters for the Nazi government. Cologne was very heavily bombed in WWII enduring 262 air raids with the death of some 20,000 civilians.
Complete... See More
Very early Boy Scout magazine...
Item #650695
June 07, 1924
THE SCOUT, London, June 7, 1924 An early issue of the Boy Scout magazine, and noted in the masthead: "Founded by Sir Robert Baden-Powell" who is credited with founding the Boy Scouts.
This was very much the "Boy's Life" of its day, with various articles & stories of interest to boys and scouts. Various illustrations as well. Complete in 24 pages, color front &... See More
A "newspaper" for commoners...
Item #650694
February 28, 1754
THE CONNOISSEUR "By Mr. Town [pseud.], Critic, and Censor-General", London, Feb. 28, 1754 A weekly paper which lasted about 2 1/2 years as a "commoner's" counterpart to "The World" (which we sell as well), a periodical of about the same time which dealt more with the interests of aristocrats.
James Boswell says in his "Life of Johnson", "...I... See More
Clipper ship Sovereign of the Seas... Philadelphia... Boston...
Item #650691
September 03, 1853
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Massachusetts, September 3, 1853 The front page features a half-page illustration "September". Within the issue is: "Jullien, the Artist" with an accompanying small illustration of him; "The Clipper Ship Sovereign of the Seas"; "Market Street Railroad Bridge, Philadelphia"; Genin's Contribution to the Palace"; ... See More
Mrs. Harris is acquitted of involvement in Lincoln's murder...
Item #650683
July 20, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, July 20, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination trial
* Mary Harris acquitted
* Reconstruction era
The top of the front page has: "Mary Harris' Trial" "Conclusion of the Washington Murder Case" "Exciting Scenes in the Court" "Sharp Practice of the Lawyers for the Defence" "Verdict of Acquittal" (see photos).
Other ... See More
Charles Lindbergh Latin American tour...
Item #650677
February 08, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 8, 1928
* Charles Lindbergh & his "Spirit of St. Louis"
* "Good Will Tour" of Latin American countries
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "HAITI CELEBRATES ON LINDBERGH VISIT; HOP TO CUBA TODAY" with subheads. (see) Lengthy coverage on Charles Lindbergh's "Good Will Tour" of 16 Latin America countr... See More
1947 Hillsboro, Virginia airliner crash...
Item #650634
June 14, 1947
THE DETROIT NEWS, June 14, 1947
* Pennsylvania Central Airlines Flight 410
* Douglas DC-4 airplane crash
* Blue Ridge Mountains - West Virginia
The front page has a seven column headline: "50 DIE IN PLANE CRASH" with subheads." (see) First report coverage on the Capital Airlines DC-4 airplane disaster near Hillsboro, Virginia.
Other news, sports and advertisemen... See More
Early on Japan... Washington honored by the French...
Item #650618
September 01, 1780
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, September, 1780 A early article on Japan with: "Curious Account of the Inhabitants of the Empire of Japan, Their Government, Manners, & Customers..." which takes 3 1/2 pages.
Near the back is: "American Affairs" taking nearly a full page, mostly on naval events in the Caribbean, but it also includes a report from Hartford noting Wa... See More
Children's home fire in Playa Del Rey, California...
Item #650603
June 02, 1924
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 2, 1924
* Playa Del Rey, California
* Children home fire disaster
* Hope Development School
The front page has a one column heading: "23 BODIES FOUND IN SCHOOL RUINS" with subhead. (see). First report coverage on the fire disaster at the Hope Development School for sub-normal children at Playa Del Rey, California.
Other news, sports and advertisements of... See More
Shah of Iran abdicates...
Item #650600
August 28, 1941
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., August 28, 1941
* Reza Shah of Iran abdicates throne to his son
The front page has a one column heading: "IRAN CABINET RESIGNS, TOLD TO STAY ON JOB" with subhead. First report coverage on the abdication of Reza Shah in Iran.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much on World War II. Complete in 22 pages, light toning and some w... See More
MS St. Louis ocean liner... Jewish refugees...
Item #650598
June 06, 1939
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, June 6, 1939..
* German Ocean Liner MS St. Louis
* Jewish refugees are refused in Cuba
* "Voyage of the Damned" - Jews
The front page has a two column heading: "Wandering Liner Allowed To Land 907 Jews in Cuba" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 20 pages, light toning and a little wear... See More
On the coronation of King Louis XVI...
Item #650591
April 13, 1793
MASSACHUSETTS MERCURY, Boston, April 13, 1793 Most of the ftpg is a recollection of the: "Ceremony of Consecrating & Crowning the Late King of France" in 1775, given that he was beheaded recently. The prefacing note begins: "The transition from the throne to the scaffold has been short..." with some details in the following issue.
Four pages, 8 3/4 by 10 12 inches, a... See More
Wilhelm Frick to enforce Nuremberg laws...
Item #650580
January 19, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 19, 1936
* Wilhelm Frick - Nazi Party politician
* Segregation in Germany - Germans & Jews
* Jewish persecution in it's early stages
The front page has a one column heading: "REICH JEWS' STATUS IS DEFINED BY FRICK" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 40 pages, light toning at the margins, nice con... See More
Item #650569
January 01, 1880
SEED AND SHEAVES, Beverly, Massachusetts, Jan. 1, 1880 A newspaper printed by the local First Baptist Church with a wide variety of church related items. This is the vol. 1 number 1 issue and I doubt the newspaper lasted much beyond this date.
Eight pages, interesting masthead, 10 3/4 by 13 3/4 inches, archival strengthening at the spine, minor wear.
Uncommon title from Kansas City...
Item #650568
May 09, 1885
THE ARCADIAN, Kansas City, May 9, 1885 Not sure how long this newspaper lasted but this is the vol. 1 number 2 issue. The ftpg. is devoted to a biography of "Col. R. T. Van Horn--Journalist & Politician". Various news tidbits and social items.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed so it folds out to a single sheet, 9 1/2 by 12 1/2 inches, good condition.
Jewish Holocaust beginning....
Item #650552
March 26, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 4 only, March 26, 1933
* Jewish boycott editorial
* Beginning of the Holocaust
The top of the front page of this section has a two column heading: "HERR HITLER'S NAZIS HEAR AN ECHO OF WORLD OPINION" with subheads. (see) The official start of the Jewish boycott would take place a few days later.
Complete section 4 only with all 8 pages, lig
... See More
* Jewish boycott editorial
* Beginning of the Holocaust
The top of the front page of this section has a two column heading: "HERR HITLER'S NAZIS HEAR AN ECHO OF WORLD OPINION" with subheads. (see) The official start of the Jewish boycott would take place a few days later.
Complete section 4 only with all 8 pages, lig
Albert Einstein & Jewish citizenship....
Item #650537
July 27, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 27, 1933
* Professor Albert Einstein
* Jewish citizenship bill
* Nazis persecution of Jews
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading that reads: "Einstein, in Commons Gallery, Extolled As Bill Offers German Jews Citizenship" (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 36 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was... See More
Battle of the Java Sea... WWII...
Item #650530
February 28, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 28, 1942
* Battle of the Java Sea - naval
* World War II Pacific Campaign
* Imperial Japanese Navy victory
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "ALLIED FLEET IN NAVAL BATTLE WITH JAPANESE IN THE JAVA SEA" with subheads and related map. Lengthy coverage continues on page 4 with a few related photos.
Other news, sports and advertisemen... See More
Attempt to kill Hitler... Real life "Valkyrie" event...
Item #650512
July 23, 1944
THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL, Memphis, July 23, 1944.
* Adolph Hitler escapes assassination plot
* Operation Valkyrie - Loyal aides stay put
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "Hitler Attempts To Rally Army" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much more on World War II. Complete in 30+ pages, light toning at the margins, general... See More
Graf Zeppelin flight record...
Item #650502
August 11, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 11, 1929
* Graf Zeppelin (airship)
* Atlantic Ocean time record made
The front page has a two column headline: "ZEPPELIN HOME IN 55 1/2 HRS., HAILED BY JOYOUS CROWDS; OFF TO TOKIO WEDNESDAY" with subheads. (see) Much more on page 2.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete 1st section only with pages 1-28, a little irregular
... See More
* Graf Zeppelin (airship)
* Atlantic Ocean time record made
The front page has a two column headline: "ZEPPELIN HOME IN 55 1/2 HRS., HAILED BY JOYOUS CROWDS; OFF TO TOKIO WEDNESDAY" with subheads. (see) Much more on page 2.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete 1st section only with pages 1-28, a little irregular
LaGuardia nominated mayor for New York City...
Item #650498
August 02, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 2, 1929
* Fiorello Henry La Guardia
* Mayor of NYC nomination
* Best title to have in
The front page has three column headline: "CITY REPUBLICANS NAME LAGUARDIA TO HEAD TICKET AS MRS. PRATT QUITS; WALKER REGIME OF 'GAYETY' ASSAILED" with subheads and photo of LaGuardia. Loads of text continues inside. Great to have in this famous NYC title.
Oth... See More
Seabiscuit wins in record time....
Item #650468
April 17, 1938
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, sport's section only, April 17, 1938
* Seabiscuit - thoroughbred racehorse
* Bay Meadows Breeders' Cup Handicap
* Horse race - horse racing
Page 6 of this sport's section only has a small and somewhat discrete one column heading: "Biscuit Sounds Challenge with Bay Meadows Record" (see) First report coverage on famous racehorse, Seabiscuit, winn... See More
1st series of Hitler oaths of allegiance...
Item #650466
December 12, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 12, 1933
* 1st of Hitler oaths
* Oaths of Allegiance
Page 12 has one column headings: "Deputies Hail Hitler" "Oath of Loyalty Is Taken on Eve of Reichstag Session" (see) This was the first oaths of allegiance to Adolph Hitler. Many more would follow. I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles... See More
Last human to walk on the Moon....
Item #650448
December 13, 1972
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, December 13, 1972
* NASA's Apollo 17 mission success
* Astronaut Eugene Cernan
* Last human to step foot on Moon
The bottom of the front page has a five column headline: "Discovery Could Be Lunar Volcanism" Coverage on the last Apollo mission in which Eugene Cernan became the last human to step foot on the Moon. I suspect very few o... See More
For immigrants from Sweden...
Item #650443
April 09, 1890
BUDSTIKKEN, Minneapolis, Minnesota, April 9, 1890
* Rare Swedish immigration publication
A quite uncommon Swedish language newspaper published for Scandinavian immigrants who settled in the Minnesota farmlands. Eight pages, some margin tears, otherwise good condition.
From territorial Albuquerque...
Item #650417
November 08, 1898
ALBUQUERQUE MORNING DEMOCRAT, New Mexico, Nov. 8, 1898
* Before joining the Union
Actually a territorial newspaper as New Mexico did not become a state until 1912. We've offered a number of titles from Albuquerque but this (and a few others) is the first of this title to come into our inventory.
Eight pages, minimal wear at the central fold, very nice condition.... See More
From territorial Albuquerque...
Item #650413
November 02, 1898
ALBUQUERQUE MORNING DEMOCRAT, New Mexico, Nov. 2, 1898
* Before joining the Union
Actually a territorial newspaper as New Mexico did not become a state until 1912. We've offered a number of titles from Albuquerque but this (and a few others) is the first of this title to come into our inventory.
Eight pages, small wear hole at fold juncture of front leaf, two cut outs from the bac... See More
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