Much on the battle in Kentucky...
Item #646428
February 04, 1862
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Feb. 4, 1862
* Battle of Mill Springs, Kentucky
* In a Confederate title
Not only a newspaper from the Confederate States, but from the capital of the Confederacy. Among the front page items are: "The Coin Of The Confederate States" "A Virginia Mother's Appeal To the Soldiers" which is stirring (see images). Also much reportin... See More
Early Phoenix, Arizona...
Item #646421
October 06, 1887
ARIZONA GAZETTE, Phoenix, Oct. 6, 1887
* Very rare issue from the Arizona Territory
This is an extremely early and uncommon newspaper from Arizona Territory (it wasn't a state until 1912). Filled with various news of the day both local and national, and a wealth of ads--most very "Western" looking and many illustrated.
The front page has almost a full column of: "Lo... See More
Very early typewriter, with an illustration...
Item #646409
December 06, 1856
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Dec. 6, 1856 An inside page has a fascinating article and illustration of: "Cooper's Hand Printing Machine" with a descriptive article headed: "Hand Printing Machine". The "Virtual Antique Typewriter Museum" notes that this is a unique piece; only one example of this machine is known to exist. This may well be the earliest prin... See More
Scenes of West Point & the Military Academy...
Item #646377
May 07, 1853
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, May 7, 1853 Inside has several prints of West Point, captions including: "Interior View of Old Fort Putnam, at West Point, New York" "View from Fort Putnam...Looking Up the Hudson River" "View of the U.S. Military Academy & the New Barracks..." "Uniforms of the Cadets at the Military Academy..." plus two more. Also ... See More
Premiere of "The Avengers", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #646368
May 04, 2012
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 4, 2012
* Best "The Avengers" movie advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere
* Superhero film - Marvel comics
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Avengers" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime publicatio... See More
Review & premiere of "Natural Born Killers", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #646350
August 26, 1994
LOS ANGELES TIMES, August 26, 1994
* Best "Natural Born Killers" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Satirical crime film - Oliver Stone
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Natural Born Killers" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Holly... See More
New Orleans... Texas cowboys... New Mexico...
Item #646347
December 01, 1883
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Dec. 1, 1883 Full ftpg. shows: "The Evacuation Day Centennial---Grand Marine Procession Passing Up the East River" showing the Brooklyn Bridge. Prints inside include: "Texas--Types of the Cowboys of the Plains" "Louisiana--Sketches in & About New Orleans"; great doublpg. centerfold shows view of the grand parade cele... See More
Review & premiere of "The Cable Guy", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #646344
June 14, 1996
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 14, 1996
* Best "The Cable Guy" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Psychological thriller comedy film
* Matthew Broderick & Jim Carrey
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Cable Guy" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment... See More
Review & premiere of "The Simpsons Movie", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #646341
July 27, 2007
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 27, 2007
* Best "The Simpsons Movie" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* American animated comedy film
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Simpsons Movie" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area... See More
Review & premiere of "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #646332
February 04, 1994
LOS ANGELES TIMES, February 4, 1994
* Best "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* American comedy film - Jim Carrey
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry ... See More
One opinion on the troubling Texas situation...
Item #646329
May 24, 1836
SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, May 24, 1836 Page 3 has a report on: "Mr. Hoar's Opinions on the Texan Question" in Congress (note: from shortly after the Alamo & San Jacinto), bits including: "...He looked upon the people of Texas as having voluntarily expatriated themselves from a country which was large enough for all its citizens...He would not vote a farthing ... See More
Mickey Cochrane wins 1934 MVP.... Dertroit Tigers....
Item #646317
October 19, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 19, 1934
* Mickey Cochrane wins MVP award
* Detroit Tigers - MLB baseball
The sport's section (page 31) has a one column heading: "COCHRANE CHOSEN IN BASEBALL POLL" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on Detroit Tiger's catcher, Mickey Cochrane, winning the most valuable player award for the 1934 baseball season.
Other news, so... See More
The island of San Nicolas... Yacht racing...
Item #646311
October 07, 1899
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Oct. 7, 1899 The full ftpg. is taken up with two prints of: "Fifty Years of International Yacht Racing" with a related article inside. Other articles with photos/prints include: "Electrographs of the Electro-Static Current made Without a Camera" "A New Chainless Bicycle" "A Courthouse Going to Court" "Electrically
... See More
Locomotives and automobiles...
Item #646310
March 06, 1915
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 6, 1915 The front cover is a dramatic illustration of a locomotive rushing over a damaged bridge (see). Inside has many photos of the latest military-related items, plus some nice automobile advertisements as well, including a color back cover ad for the "Oldsmobile" (see).
Complete in 32 pages plus covers, two minor repairs at the blank spine... See More
Review & premiere of "The Adventures of Baron Munchausen", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #646307
March 10, 1989
LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 10, 1989
* Best "The Adventures of Baron Munchausen" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Adventure fantasy film - Monty Python connection
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Adventures of Baron Munchausen" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home o... See More
Jerry Lewis & Dean Martin... 1951 ad for "At War With The Army!"...
Item #646306
January 03, 1951
MOTION PICTURE DAILY, New York, January 3, 1951
* Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin movie advertisement
* Opening week of "At War With The Army!"
As the title suggests, this publication is replete with news concerning the movie industry. This issue has an opening week ad for Jerry Lewis & Dean Martin in: "At War With The Army!". Great to have this displayable, double-page ... See More
William Lyon Mackenzie King elected again....
Item #646305
October 15, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 15, 1935
* William Lyon Mackenzie King
* Canadian federal election
* Prime Minister of Canada
* Liberal Party
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "CANADA IS SWEPT BY THE LIBERALS IN DECISIVE VOTE" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on William Lyon Mackenzie King winning the Canadian federal election for Prime Minister of Canada... See More
Anna Adams Gordon death....
Item #646304
June 16, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 16, 1931
* Anna Adams Gordon death (1st report)
* Woman's Christian Temperance Union
* Social reformer - temperance movement
Page 27 has a one column heading: "ANNA GORDON DEAD; W. C. T. U. LEADER" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Anna Adams Gordon, temperance movement pioneer. I suspect this is one of the few publi... See More
Peter Pan display ad... 1953 Premiere showing...
Item #646303
January 08, 1953
MOTION PICTURE DAILY, New York, January 8, 1953
* Peter Pan advertisement
As the title suggests, this publication is replete with news concerning the movie industry. This issue has a pre-opening day ad for Peter Pan - taking 4 of its 8 pages - all in color. Great to have this displayable advertisement in a motion picture-themed publication.
Eight pages, 9 by 12 inches printed on high-qual... See More
Photos of very early automobiles, one by Benz...
Item #646302
November 16, 1895
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Nov. 16, 1895 The ftpg. has 6 photos of: "The Atlanta Exposition" with text. Among many photos, illustrations & articles inside is a great article: "The Motocycle Race" which has photos of the: "Morris and Salom's Electrobat" and "The Benz Motocycle", both very early versions of cars.
Sixteen pages, never b... See More
Review & premiere of "Bad Santa", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #646301
November 26, 2003
LOS ANGELES TIMES, November 26, 2003
* Best "Bad Santa" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Christmas black comedy - Billy Bob Thornton
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Bad Santa" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood ar... See More
Newspaper collecting newsletters from the 1950's...
Item #646286
January 01, 1953
An interesting collection of 8 issues of: "The News", a small newsletter which was the: "Journal of the International Newspaper Collector's Club", dates from 1950 to 1955. Crudely done by mimeograph, these issues provide an interesting perspective of what newspaper collectors were focused on 60+ years ago.
The launching of QE2...
Item #646276
September 21, 1967
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 21, 1967
* The Queen Elizabeth II is launched
The front page shows two photos related to the launching of QE2, with supporting text which carries onto an inside page. The heading reads: "Queen Launches the Elizabeth II", with subhead: "Name of Cunarder Is a Surprise but Has Precedent." The historic vessel is currently located in Port Rashid, ... See More
The death of Prince Edward, Duke of York...
Item #646274
September 17, 1767
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, September 17, 1767
* Multiple reports from America
Page two has multiple reports from Charles-Town, South Carolina [current Charleston] which tell of robberies and other hostilities, some of which are described as "worse than the most savage Indians." See images for the graphic details. Page 6 has additional reports from Elizabeth-Town, New Jersey [cu... See More
A series on "Notable Jews"...
Item #646269
June 08, 1893
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, June 8, 1893 Of special interest is item #11 of "Notable Jews - Isidor Bush" which also includes a photograph & biography of him.
Among many other prints & photos is a full page with 5 photos of: "The Columbian Exposition at Chicago".
Sixteen pages, very nice condition.
... See More
Tarzan and the Lion Man - serialized story...
Item #646267
November 11, 1933
Inside has the first installment of a serialized story: "Tarzan and the Lion Man" by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Other articles: "The Real Reason for Lindy's Latest Flight" which includes a photo o
The death of Prince Edward, Duke of York...
Item #646266
September 29, 1767
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, September 29, 1767
* The death of Prince Edward, Duke of York & Albany
The front page has an order for a day of "General Mourning for his late Royal Highness Edward Augustus, Duke of York and Albany." Other items on the front page provide how this day of mourning is to be carried out. Prince Edward is the namesake of Prince Edward County, Virgi... See More
Plate of the Great White Owl... Map of English canal...
Item #646260
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1771 Most of a column is taken up with: "Mr. Brahm's Observations on the American Coast" which seems to deal with areas in Florida and the Caribbean (see). There is also a brief article on "The Great White Owl" which begins: "This elegant species is found in the countries round Hudson's Bay & in the Northern ... See More
1929 Socony Parabase Oil advertisement...
Item #646251
April 15, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 15, 1929
* Socony Parabase Motor Oil advertisement
* Standard Oil Company of New York
Page 13 has full page advertisement (black and white) for Socony Parabase Motor Oil. This ad measures 21 x 16 inches.
This issue contains news, sports and other advertisements of the day. Complete in 52 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality ne... See More
Michigan Wolverines are the 1933 National champions...
Item #646250
December 10, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, December 10, 1933
* Michigan Wolverines
* National champions (1st report)
* Knute Rockne Memorial Trophy
* NCAA college football
The top of page 5 of this section has a banner headline: "Dickinson System Puts Michigan Eleven at Top for Second Successive Year" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the Michigan Wolverines offic... See More
Loyalists in New York are in fear of their safety...
Item #646246
October 16, 1782
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Oct. 16, 1782 Page 3 has nearly a full column headed: "American News" which is a detailed letter by a committee of Loyalists in New York who express great concerning about their safety & future should England grant the American colonies independence. One bit note: "...But should the great event of the Independency of the Thirteen Co... See More
The President responds to Maryland...
Item #646221
March 13, 1799
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, March 13, 1799
* 18th century American title
The front page has an appeal: "To Delinquent Customers" signed in type by the famed publisher: Isaiah Thomas. Also: "A Proclamation" for a day of fasting, humiliation & prayer, by the governor. And also an "...Answer of the President to the General Assembly of ... See More
Mad Dog Coll captured...
Item #646216
October 05, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 5, 1931
* Vincent "Mad Dog" Coll gang captured
* American mobster hitman
* Dutch Shultz mob war
The front page has a two column headline: "COLL SEIZED WITH HIS GANG; IDENTIFIED AS BABY KILLER; 6 TAKEN IN BATTLE UPSATE" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the capture of New York mobster Mad Dog Coll. Lengthy text continues on page 3 ... See More
SALT II Treaty... Soviet Union & U.S.....
Item #646211
June 19, 1979
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 19, 1979
* Strategic Arms Limitation Talks
* SALT II Treaty signed
* Nuclear weapons
The front page has a two column heading: "Solemn Signing of SALT Treaty Climaxes Summit"with related photo. First report coverage on the SALT II treaty signing in Vienna, Austria by Jimmy Carter and Leonid Brezhnev.
Complete 1st section only with all 20 pages, nice c... See More
Review & premiere of "Beverly Hills Cop", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #646209
December 05, 1984
LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 5, 1984
* Best "Beverly Hills Cop" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Action comedy film - Eddie Murphy
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Beverly Hills Cop" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood ar... See More
Review & premiere of "Troy", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #646199
May 14, 2004
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 14, 2004
* Best "Troy" movie advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere review
* Epic period war film - Brad Pitt
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Troy" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime publication.
... See More
Review & premiere of "Ocean's Eleven", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #646198
December 07, 2001
LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 7, 2001
* Best "Ocean's Eleven" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* American heist film - George Clooney & more
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Ocean's Eleven" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment indus... See More
Review & premiere of "American Pie", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #646195
July 09, 1999
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 9, 1999
* Best "American Pie" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere review
* Teen sex comedy movie
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "American Pie" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime publication.... See More
Reviews & premiere of "Austin Powers" & "Breakdown", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #646190
May 02, 1997
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 2, 1997
* Best "Austin Powers" "Breakdown" film advertisements
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere reviews
* Mike Myers and Kurt Russell
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hits "Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery" & "Breakdown" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading new... See More
Review & premiere of "Inglourious Basterds", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #646184
August 21, 2009
LOS ANGELES TIMES, August 21, 2009
* Best "Inglourious Basterds" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Quentin Tarantino - Brad Pitt
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Inglourious Basterds" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry. entertainme... See More
Review & premiere of "The Hangover", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #646183
June 05, 2009
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 5, 2009
* Best "The Hangover" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* American comedy - Bradley Cooper & more
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Hangover" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood a... See More
Review & premiere of "Gladiator", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #646181
May 05, 2000
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 5, 2000
* Best "Gladiator" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Epic historical drama film - Russell Crowe
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Gladiator" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area'... See More
Review & premiere of "Pirates of the Caribbean", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #646180
July 09, 2003
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 9, 2003
* Best "Pirates of the Caribbean" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Fantasy swashbuckler film - Johnny Depp
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the ho... See More
Supporting the Americans... Trouble with the Creek Indians...
Item #646146
April 16, 1774
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 16, 1774 Over a full column on page 6 is taken with with a report from Charleston relating to the trouble with the Creek Indians (see).
The back page has an item which notes: "A writer treating of the present disputes relative to the Bostonians says, 'It is true, we did assist America in the late war, but did they not assist us, for whilst we ke... See More
Same-day report of the first Indianapolis 500 race...
Item #646140
May 30, 1911
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, May 30, 1911
* Indianapolis 500 Inaugural
The top of page 2 has first column heads: "Speed Mania Rules Town" "Thousands At Indianapolis" "Burman Breaks Four Records" Much nice text on the first running of what would become a classic event in the world of sports: the Indianapolis 500.
Sixteen pages, irregular at the ... See More
The latest Civil War reports...
Item #646127
January 11, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 11, 1862 Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "Important From Port Royal" "Full Details of the Late Battle at the Ferry" "Valuable Information Obtained from the Negroes" "3000 Additional Troops Sent to Tybee Island" and more.
Eight pages, very nice condition.
The great rebellion...
Item #646126
October 14, 1861
NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 14, 1861 Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "THE GREAT REBELLION" "Threatening Movements of the Rebels Near Great Falls" "Prospect Hill Temporarily Occupied" "Another Brilliant Skirmish" "300 Rebels Routed by 40 Indianians" "The Naval Expedition" and more.
Eight pages, very nice condition.
Virginia Civil War map...
Item #646123
May 21, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 21, 1862 The front page features a large and very detailed Civil War map headed: "THE SEAT OF WAR IN EASTERN VIRGINIA". Among the ftpg. column heads are: "From General McClellan's Army" "Only Ten Miles To Richmond" "The Rebel Pickets Driven In" "The Enemy's Army Within Two Miles" "The Gunboat Expedition Up J... See More
Generals Grant and Sheridan...
Item #646120
August 20, 1864
THE WORLD, New York, Aug. 20, 1864 Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "General Sheridan's Army" "A Retrograde Movement to Berryville" "The Enemy Pushing Up the Valley" "General Grant's Army" "Reconnoissance to Fair Oaks" "Operations Against Mobile" "The Peace Question" & much more.
Eight pages,... See More
Charles Lindbergh makes the headlines again...
Item #646091
October 30, 1927
DOUGLAS DAILY DISPATCH, Arizona, Oct. 30, 1927 Banner headline for Charles Lindbergh some 5 months after his historic flight across the Atlantic: "22,350 Mile Tour Gives Lindbergh New Air Record" with subhead: "Youthful Aviator Visits Every State In Union In Three Months & Three Days; Sees Millions" plus a photos of him, his mother, and his plane (see).
Eight pages, ... See More
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