Much on the Modoc Indian War...
Item #646076
April 30, 1873
ROCHESTER DEMOCRAT & CHRONICLE, New York, April 30, 1873 The top of the ftpg. has nice column heads on the Modoc Indian War with: "ANOTHER BATTLE" "A Detachment of Troops Caught In a Trap" "Galling Cross Fire from the Modocs" "A Complete Rout" "19 Men Killed" "Gallant Conduct of Captain Thomas" "He Dies a Brave Soldier"... See More
Rare title from the Confederacy... Day prior to the start of the Civil War...
Item #646034
April 11, 1861
THE WILMINGTON DAILY HERALD, North Carolina, April 11, 1861
* Civil War beginning (day prior to the firing on Fort Sumter)
* Jefferson Davis proclamation
* Rare Confederate publication
Wilmington was a major Atlantic Ocean port city for the Confederacy during the Civil War, and was one of the last ports to fall to Union forces in 1865. It ranked equal in size to Atlanta according to ... See More
Early Tallahassee, Florida...
Item #646030
February 24, 1846
FLORIDA SENTINEL, Tallahassee, Feb. 24, 1846
* Rare antebellum title
A very early newspaper from the capital of Florida, and with a nice engraving in the masthead. This newspaper is formatted much like most newspapers of the day, being complete in four pages with various local and national news reports in addition to many advertisements. This issue is among the we have in our inventory... See More
The new American states struggling with money issues...
Item #645990
June 01, 1787
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1787 Included near the back is nearly half a page headed: "American News" which begins: "The present state of America is rather to be deplored than envied..." concerning its financial situation, including; "...America, like every other rising state, must have much to struggle with before it can arrive at opulence...".
Inc... See More
On the growth of the new American republic...
Item #645986
February 01, 1787
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1787 Included are over 3 pages taken up with: "Judge Pendleton's Animated Charge to Grand Juries of South Carolina" which is prefaced with a note: "Those who have attended to the revolutions of empires, and marked the slow progress of infant states towards greatness, will not be surprised that all the unhappy consequences have ha... See More
The card game of Quadrille...
Item #645984
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1787 Among the articles: "On the Game of Quadrille" which is a type of card game from the 18th century. The article takes over a full page and is very descriptive. Near the back is half a column of news headed: "America" with information from a letter arrived from Philadelphia. Much news from England as well.Included are both... See More
With a print of Benedict Arnold...
Item #645953
June 20, 1863
GLEASON'S LITERARY COMPANION, Boston, June 20, 1863 The masthead features a very large heraldic eagle with a 7 inch wingspan holding in its beak a banner with the title. Mostly filled with literary items including a ftpg. story: "The Omen-Ring, or The Traitor of the Revolution" which has a print showing Benedict Arnold. Another page has some tidbits relating to the Civil War.
... See More
Used archival inserts (10) for a large Presentation Case...
Item #645944
(10) Ten used inserts designed to fit our large, 24"x18" Presentation Cases. Priced new at more than double the price shown, if perfection is not needed, these will provide proper archival storage at a significantly discounted price.Note: The (10) inserts will have minor wear but are in overall good condition - but with signs of light-use. Old (small) labels may be present.
* Pres... See More
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Review & premiere of "Dumb and Dumber", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #645929
December 16, 1994
LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 16, 1994
* Best "Dumb and Dumber" movie advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere review
* American comedy road film - Jim Carrey
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Dumb and Dumber" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood ... See More
Review & premiere of "There's Something About Mary", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #645927
July 15, 1998
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 15, 1998
* Best "There's Something About Mary" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day film premiere review
* Comedy - Cameron Diaz - Ben Stiller
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "There's Something About Mary" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment... See More
Review & premiere of "Dances with Wolves", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #645924
November 09, 1990
LOS ANGELES TIMES, November 9, 1990
* Best "Dances with Wolves" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* American epic Western film - Kevin Costner
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Dances with Wolves" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the H... See More
Review & premiere of "Starship Troopers", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #645920
November 07, 1997
LOS ANGELES TIMES, November 7, 1997
* Best "Starship Troopers" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* American satirical military science-fiction film
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Starship Troopers" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - t... See More
A hostile ship encounter off Long Island...
Item #645898
December 09, 1760
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 9, 1760 Page 5 has over half a column headed: "America" with a New York dateline. The report details a hostile naval encounter off Long Island between the ships Sampson and the Winchester.
Eight pages, 8 by 11 inches, very nice condition.
Death of famed actor Laurence Olivier...
Item #645866
June 12, 1999
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 12, 1989
* Laurence Olivier death (1st report)
* English actor and director
* Hollywood movies - films
* Best title to be had ?
The middle of the ftpg. has a 2 column head: "Olivier, Called Greatest Actor of His Time, Dies" with a color photo of him captioned: "Laurence Olivier". The article carries over to take most of pages 14 & 15 w... See More
Andy Gibb death... Youngest brother of The Bee Gees...
Item #645865
March 11, 1988
LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 11, 1988
* Andy Gibb death (1st report)
* English singer - teen idol
Near the bottom of page 3 is a two column heading: "Andy Gibb, 1970s Pop Music Sensation, Dies in England at 30" with photo. (see) The article carries over to page 30. Great to have this report in a newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry.
The complete first section only wi... See More
Hydraulic lift bridge...
Item #645859
July 12, 1884
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 12, 1884 Taking most of the front page is a large illustrations plus two insets: "New York, West Shore & Buffalo Railway.--Hydraulic Lift Bridge At Syracuse, N.Y." Also a report: "Hydraulic Lift Bridge."
Prints inside include: "Hand-Grenade Fire Extinguisher" "Attitude of a Soldier on the Battle-Field 24 Hours After ... See More
Electric car...The Polyphone...
Item #645858
August 12, 1899
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Aug. 12, 1899 The ftpg. is taken up with 2 photos of the sailing yacht "Columbia" with an article & another page of photos inside. Inside photo of: "The Riker Electric Brougham" car, with text. Also a devise titled: "The Boxing Kangaroo". "The Polyphone--Novel Attachment for Phonographs" gives the machine two horns (s... See More
Louis Pasteur... The inventor of the Polka...
Item #645841
October 12, 1895
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Oct. 12, 1895 The front page features a photo of Louis: "Pasteur" with a lengthy article on him as well. Other articles with illustrations include: "The Tool Steel Industry" "An Automatic Double Chisel Mortising Machine", a full page print of: "The Armored Cruiser Brooklyn, Launched at Philadelphia, October 2, 1895" and: ... See More
Much reporting on the Mexican War...
Item #645840
September 16, 1847
THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., Sept. 16, 1847 Page 3 has: "the Late Victories" which is over 3 columns of reporting on the latest events of the Mexican War. And page 2 has: "The Pending Negotiations".
Four pages, good condition.
Review & premiere of "Army of Darkness", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #645806
February 19, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, February 19, 1993
* Best "Army of Darkness" movie advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere review
* Horror comedy cult classic film
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Army of Darkness" 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 "Clerks", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #645805
October 19, 1994
LOS ANGELES TIMES, October 19, 1994
* Best "Clerks" movie advertisement ?
* Grand Opening Day premiere review
* Black comedy cult classic film
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Clerks" 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 publicat... See More
Review & premiere of "Heavy Metal", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #645802
August 07, 1981
LOS ANGELES TIMES, August 7, 1981
* Best "Heavy Metal" film advertisement & review
* Grand Opening Day premiere of this adult animated sci-fantasy cult classic
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture cult classic hit "Heavy Metal" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - t... See More
Jose Calvo Sotelo & Castillo assassinations...
Item #645790
July 14, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 14, 1936
* Jose Calvo Sotelo & Castillo assassinations
* Military coup - Spanish Civil War prelude
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "MONARCHIST CHIEF MURDERED IN SPAIN; 17 POLICE ARRESTED" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the assassination of Jose Calvo Sotelo & Jose Castillo which was one of factors that led to the Spanish Civil... See More
"Music of the Heart" & "Being John Malkovich" premier ads in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #645786
October 29, 1999
LOS ANGELES TIMES, October 29, 1999
* Best "Being John Malkovich" and "Music of the Heart" film advertisements
* Grand Opening Day movie premieres & reviews
A terrific issue containing full-page premiere ads of the motion picture hits "Being John Malkovich" and "Music of the Heart". There is perhaps no better issue to be found - this being the lea... See More
Actress Aleta Freel Hollywood suicide...
Item #645780
December 08, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 8, 1935
* Aleta Freel suicide death
* American Stage actress
* Hollywood - Los Angeles
The top of page 44 has a one column heading: "ALETA FREEL ENDS LIFE IN HOLLYWOOD" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on American stage actress Aleta Freel committing suicide in Los Angeles, California.
Complete 1st section only with 48 pages, rag ... See More
Premiere of Rob Zombie's "Halloween", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #645777
August 31, 2007
LOS ANGELES TIMES, August 31, 2007
* Best "Halloween" (2007) film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Rob Zombie's slasher horror
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Halloween" 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... See More
Premiere of "Raging Bull", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #645772
December 19, 1980
LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 19, 1980
* Best "Raging Bull" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Jake LaMotta boxing drama
* Robert De Niro - Martin Scorsese
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Raging Bull" and perhaps no better newspaper could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - th... See More
Great issue on the Dorr Rebellion...
Item #645757
May 21, 1842
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, May 21, 1842
* Dorr Rebellion - Rhode Island arsenal attack
Pages 2, 3 & 4 contain a great deal on the Dorr Rebellion, including a lengthy "statement" to President John Tyler concerning the state of affairs in Rhode Island as a result of the Dorr Rebellion, with his response signed in type: John Tyler. Including as well are documen... See More
"Governor" Dorr and the Dorr Rebellion...
Item #645756
May 14, 1842
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, May 14, 1842
* Dorr Rebellion - Rhode Island arsenal attack
Page 5 has news headed: "Rhode Island" which is consumed for information on the Dorr Rebellion, including an address by the rival governor Thomas Dorr, prefaced with: "The revolutionary legislature passed an act for the registration of votes throughout the state; an act r... See More
Battle near Gordonsville...
Item #645740
August 16, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 16, 1862 Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "The Catastrophe On the Potomac" "Important from Gen. Pope's Army" "Reconnaissance In Force of the Enemy's Position" "Pursuit of the Rebel Rear Guard by Gen. Buford's Cavalry" "Probability of a Decisive Battle Near Gordonsville" and more.
Eigh... See More
Review & premiere of "Collateral Damage", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #645734
February 08, 2002
LOS ANGELES TIMES, February 8, 2002
* Best "Collateral Damage" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* American action - Arnold Schwarzenegger
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Collateral Damage" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the H... See More
Review & premiere of "Batman & Robin", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #645731
June 20, 1997
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 20, 1997
* Best "Batman & Robin" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* George Clooney & Arnold Schwarzenegger
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Batman & Robin" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - th... See More
Review & premiere of "End of Days", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #645723
November 24, 1999
LOS ANGELES TIMES, November 24, 1999
* Best "End of Days" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Fantasy action thriller - Arnold Schwarzenegger
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "End of Days" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Holl... See More
Review & premiere of "The Lion King", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #645686
June 15, 1994
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 15, 1994
* Best "The Lion King" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Animated epic musical - Walt Disney Pictures
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Lion King" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywo... See More
George Washington makes the front page... Jewish colony in the East Indies...
Item #645683
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1757 The first 2 1/2 pages have reports from the French & Indian War in America, including five letters written by General Braddock datelined Williamsburgh and Alexandria. In the introductory comments on the first page is mention that: "...concerning the territories in America mention'd in the treaty of Utrecht; of several Indian traders se... See More
Thomas Lipton death.... tea founder....
Item #645669
October 03, 1931
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, October 3, 1931
* Sir Thomas Lipton death (1st report)
* Tea founder & America's Cup enthusiast
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Sir Thomas Lipton, 81, Noted Yachtsman, Dies" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 20 pages, light toning, some spine wear, otherwise good.... See More
Review & premiere of "Total Recall", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #645647
June 01, 1990
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 1, 1990
* Best "Total Recall" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Science-fiction action - Arnold Schwarzenegger
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Total Recall" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywoo... See More
Death of musician Frank Zappa...
Item #645645
December 06, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 6, 1993
* Frank Zappa death (1st report)
* American musician - activist - filmmaker
* "The Mothers of Invention" rock band
The front page has a one column heading: "Frank Zappa, Iconoclast of Rock, Dies at 52" The article carries over to page 22 and includes a photo of him.
Great to have this report in a newspaper from the home of the ... See More
Premiere of "American History X", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #645635
October 30, 1998
LOS ANGELES TIMES, October 30, 1998
* Best "American History X" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* American crime drama - Edward Norton
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "American History X" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood... See More
Review & premiere of "The Usual Suspects", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #645631
August 16, 1995
LOS ANGELES TIMES, August 16, 1995
* Best "The Usual Suspects" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* American neo-noir mystery
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Usual Suspects" 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 "Fight Club", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #645629
October 15, 1999
LOS ANGELES TIMES, October 15, 1999
* Best "Fight Club" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Brad Pitt and Edward Norton
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Fight Club" 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 ... See More
Death of famed actor Tony Curtis...
Item #645624
October 01, 2010
LOS ANGELES TIMES, October 1, 2010
* Tony Curtis death (1st report)
* Hollywood Film - movie actor
* Best title to be had ?
The front page has report headed: "He had looks and range to match" with photo. (see). The article carries over to page 17 with much text on his life & career. Four related photo here as well.
Great to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of... See More
Zeb Pike explores the Mississippi... Comm. Truxton...
Item #645608
June 25, 1806
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 25, 1806
* Zeb Pike Explores The Mississippi River
Page 2 references: "...a letter from St. Louis...says Lieut. Pike returned a few since for reconnoitering the head waters of the Mississippi--All I can understand of his tour is, that the Mississippi heads out of a large lake, and runs a considerable distance very narrow and deep.--The climat... See More
Layout for a colonial town in America... Print of a Patagonian penguin...
Item #645598
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1769 Within this issue is an interesting article: "Plan for Settling New Colonies" which includes an illustration showing how a town in an American colony is best laid out with a "middle square", the "first street", "second street", location of houses and roads, etc. (see). The article describes how such ... See More
Military newspaper printed in the jungles of New Guinea...
Item #645580
May 04, 1945
GUINEA GOLD, "Australian Edition", May 4, 1945 On November 19, 1942, Australian and US troops fighting Japanese invaders in the New Guinea jungle during World War II read the first issue of "Guinea Gold", a unique four-page Australian army newspaper which day after day thereafter published a record number of world scoops. It was able to do so because US General Douglas
... See More
Marcus Wesson mass murders... Fresno, California...
Item #645553
March 14, 2004
LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 14, 2004
* Marcus Wesson mass murders
* Fresno, California
The front page has a two column heading: "Fresno in Disbelief Over Mass Murder" with subhead. (see) First report coverage continues inside with a few related photos.
Complete 1st section only with all 38 pages, nice condition.
wikipedia notes: Marcus Delon Wesson is an American man convicted o... See More
The French & Indian War...
Item #645529
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1755 Among the articles within are: "A Succinct Account of Disorders lately cured at Stockholm by Electrification..." "Origin of Chivalry from Voltaire" "A Female Impostor in France Detected" and so much more.Near the back is the "Historical Chronicle" which has the latest news reports of the day including... See More
Popular for the colorful political cartoons...
Item #645501
July 12, 1893
PUCK, New York, July 12, 1893
* Color political prints - cartoons
Puck was America's first successful humor magazine of colorful cartoon caricatures and political satire, publishing from 1871 until 1918. It was also the first to successfully adopt full color lithography printing for a weekly publication. The color prints are much desired for their displayability. This issue has as ... See More
Launch of a ship... Death of Samuel Sewall...
Item #645494
June 15, 1814
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 15, 1814 Page 2 has: "Launch" beginning: "The 'Seventy-four' at the Navy Yard in Charlestown will be launched on Saturday the 18th..." with a bit more. Also a black-bordered report of the death of the Hon. Samuel Sewall, Chief Justice of the Mass. Supreme Court. Also: 'Report from Maj. Appling to Gen. Gaines" "Measure... See More
Latest on the Mexican-American War...
Item #645477
June 27, 1846
THE DAILY UNION, Washington City, June 27, 1846 The front page has: "Latest From The Army--Reported Surrender of Reynoso" with much on the Mexican War, and also includes a letter datelined; "Camp of Matamoras". Inside has; "Whig Views of the War" "From The Army...Reynosa Taken, etc." "Troops On the Advance" "The Gulf Squadron" and m... See More
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