Charlie Chaplin indicted...
Item #600917
February 11, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 11, 1944
* Charlie Chaplin indicted
* Mann Act charge
* World War II - WWII
the front page has two column headlines:
"Chaplin, 6 Others Indicted For Plotting Against Girl"
"Comedian Is Accused Under Mann Act and, With a Judge, Police Officers and Friends, of Depriving Joan Barry of Civil Rights"
Nice to have in this famous NYC title. ... See More
Eskimoes... Early print of the Merrimac...
Item #600499
February 23, 1856
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, Feb. 23, 1856 The front page has a print of: "The New U.S. Steam Frigate Merrimac on Her Trial Trip". This was the ship that would ultimately be scuttled by the U.S. Navy with the outbreak of the Civil War, and they resurrected by the Confederate Navy & converted to an iron-clad & be involved in the very famous battle with... See More
General George McClellan...
Item #600088
November 12, 1862
THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York City, November 12, 1862
* General George McClellan's army farewell address
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "McCLELLAN'S FAREWELL", "His Address to the Army of the Potomac", "Closing Sce... See More
Two documents signed by Robert E. Lee...
Item #599788
February 17, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 17, 1865 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "FROM SHERMAN'S ARMY" "Rapid Progress Of His Troops" "They Are Nearly Up to North Carolina" "Charleston Entirely Isolated" "Gen. Lee's Address to the Army & the Country" is signed by him in type: R. E. Lee, General, as is the following &quo... See More
Less than a month before the end of the Civil War...
Item #599785
March 10, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 10, 1865
* Battle of Waynesboro
Among the front page reports from just a month before the end of the Civil War are: "From South Carolina" "Late Rebel News" "From the Army of the Potomac" "Fight at Fisherville, Va--Confirmation of Sheridan's Victory" "An Expedition to St. Marks, Florida" "Gen. Porter'... See More
Thanks to the soldiers...
Item #599562
August 03, 1861
NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 3, 1861 The first column of the front page has some nice Civil War heads: "THE GREAT REBELLION" "Thanks of the Nation to the Nation's Soldiers" "A Military Execution at Alexandria" "The Rebels Threatening Bird's Point and Cairo" and more.
Eight pages, minor loss to the blank lower spine, very nice condition.
Battle at Wilson's Creek...
Item #599559
November 07, 1861
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 7, 1861 Among the first column heads on the Civil War are: "THE GREAT REBELLION" "Junction of the Armies of McCulloch and Price" "The Rebel Force Estimated at 60,000" "Another Great Battle Expected at Wilson's Creek" "Removal of Gen. Fremont" "More Rebel Batteries on the Lower Potomac" and more.
Eight pages... See More
Rare Civil War-era newspaper lasted just 15 issues...
Item #599526
April 27, 1864
THE NEW ERA, Baltimore, Maryland, April 27, 1864
* Rare Civil War title
A very uncommon title which lasted for only 15 issues, this being issue #9. Over half of the issue is taken up with ads, with some news items: "A Soldier's Penmanship" "Then and Now" and much more. Page 4 has an item: "Jeff. Davis has won a new title to infamous immortality, by his butc... See More
Jeff Davis and the Virginia legislature...
Item #599464
May 21, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, May 21, 1862 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "Advance of the Union Army towards the Rebel Capital" "Skirmish With the Enemy's Outposts" "The Rebel Pickets Driven to Within Two Miles of Their Main Body" "Correspondence Between Jeff. Davis and the Virginia Legislature" "The Old Dominion Not to Be Aban... See More
Union troops meet the Confederates...
Item #599463
June 23, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, June 23, 1862 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "News from McClellan's Army" "Advance of the Rebels in Force" "They are Promptly Met by the Union Forces and Retire" "Sharp Skirmishing Along the Lines" "Important From the South" "Affairs at Memphis" and more.
Eight pages, very nice cond... See More
Union troops meet the Confederates...
Item #599462
June 23, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, June 23, 1862 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "News from McClellan's Army" "Advance of the Rebels in Force" "They are Promptly Met by the Union Forces and Retire" "Sharp Skirmishing Along the Lines" "Important From the South" "Affairs at Memphis" and more.
Eight pages, very nice cond... See More
Three front page diagrams from the Civil War...
Item #599266
July 06, 1862
THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 6, 1862
* 3 Civil War diagrams
* General George McClellan
* Vicksburg, MIssissippi
The front page features 3 graphics, they being diagrams of the fields of battle, with first column heads including: "IMPORTANT FROM M'CLELLAN" "The Great Union Victories of Monday & Tuesday" "Terrible Loss Among the Rebel Troops" "The Moral... See More
First Battle of Bull Run...
Item #599232
July 24, 1861
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 24, 1861
* 1st Battle of Bull Run - Manassas, Virginia
* 1st major land battle of the Civil War (historic)
Most of the front page is taken up with excellent coverage and detail on the Battle of Bull Run with first column heads including: "THE GREAT REBELLION", "The Victory of Sunday & How it Was Lost", "Exaggerations of the First R... See More
Red Hill, South Carolina Negro lynching...
Item #599206
July 28, 1876
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, July 28, 1876
* Red Hill, South Carolina
* Negro lynching
An uncommon title from the South during the post Civil War reconstruction era. Contains news of the day with many interesting advertisements.
The front page has one column headings that include: "Lynch Law and Robbery In South Carolina" and more. 1st report c... See More
Death of actress Charlotte Saunders Cushman...
Item #599200
February 19, 1876
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, February 19, 1876
* Charlotte Cushman death
* American stage actress
* Parker House Hotel
An uncommon title from the South during the post Civil War reconstruction era. Contains news of the day with many interesting advertisements.
The front page has one column headings that include: "Death at Boston of Charlotte Cushman, the Actress&quo... See More
Apache Indians... New Mexico...
Item #599199
January 28, 1876
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, January 28, 1876
* Apache Indians
* New Mexico fight
An uncommon title from the South during the post Civil War reconstruction era. Contains news of the day with many interesting advertisements.
The front page has one column headings that include: "Fight Between Indians And U.S. Soldiers" and more. 1st report coverage on a fight near... See More
Lincoln's Proclamation to deserters...
Item #599176
March 11, 1865
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 11, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln proclamation to deserters
* General William T. Sherman Southern march
* Final month of the Civil War
Among the front page Civil War column heads are: "SHERMAN'S CAMPAIGN" "Important Reports From New Bern" "Fayetteville Said to be in Possession of Our Forces" "Sherman's Advance within Forty... See More
1875 Central Virginia earthquake....
Item #599149
December 24, 1875
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, December 24, 1875
* 3 Negroes executed for murder
* New York hangings
An uncommon title from the South during the post Civil War reconstruction era. Contains news of the day with many interesting advertisements.
The front page has one column headings that include: "EARTHQUAKE", "Two Shocks Felt At Richmond"... See More
Race riot in Rolling Fork, Mississippi....
Item #599147
December 12, 1875
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, December 12, 1875
* Rolling Fork, Mississippi
* Race riot - Negroes
An uncommon title from the South during the post Civil War reconstruction era. Contains news of the day with many interesting advertisements.
The front page has one column headings that include: "MISSISSIPPI" "Riot In Issaquena County" "More Negro Trou... See More
Molly Maguires murders in Pennsylvania....
Item #599146
December 11, 1875
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, December 11, 1875
* Molly Maguires
* Pennsylvania Murders
An uncommon title from the South during the post Civil War reconstruction era. Contains news of the day with many interesting advertisements.
The front page has one column headings that include: "Murder by Molly Maguires" "Pennsylvania" and more. 1st report coverage ... See More
General Stonewall Jackson statue enveiling...
Item #599114
October 27, 1875
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, October 27, 1875
* Stonewall Jackson statue
* Richmond, Virginia
An uncommon title from the South during the post Civil War reconstruction era. Contains news of the day with many interesting advertisements.
The front page has one column headings that include: "JACKSON" "Unveiling of the Statue of Stonewall Jackson--Immense Crow... See More
Graphic title...
Item #599103
June 04, 1859
GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, June 4, 1859
* Justo José de Urquiza y García
* Rare title w/ great masthead
The front page has prints of: "Gen. Urquiza, President of the Argentine Republic" and "Oak Barking". Page 4 has prints of: "The Kaiserbach (King's Palace, Lucknow, India" and "Chinese Modern First Class War ... See More
Bank of California failure...
Item #599093
August 28, 1875
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, August 28, 1875
* Bank of California failure
* William Chapman Ralston
An uncommon title from the South during the post Civil War reconstruction era. Contains news of the day with many interesting advertisements.
The front page has one column headings that include: "CALIFORNIA", "Failure Of The Bank Of Californ... See More
William Alexander Graham death...
Item #599090
August 12, 1875
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, August 12, 1875
* William Alexander Graham death
* North Carolina governor
An uncommon title from the South during the post Civil War reconstruction era. Contains news of the day with many interesting advertisements.
Page 2 has one column headings that include: "Death of Governor Graham" and more. 1st report ... See More
East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana....
Item #599087
July 28, 1875
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, July 28, 1875
* East Feliciana Parish Negro uprising
An uncommon title from the South during the post Civil War reconstruction era. Contains news of the day with many interesting advertisements.
The front page has one column headings that include: "Threatened Uprising Of The Negroes At East Felicia" and more. 1st report coverage on a ... See More
Long Point, Illinois railroad murder....
Item #599085
July 10, 1875
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, July 10, 1875
* Outlaws attempt to rob train
An uncommon title from the South during the post Civil War reconstruction era. Contains news of the day with many interesting advertisements.
The front page has one column headings that include: "ILLINOIS" "Desperate Attempt To Rob An Express Car" and more. 1st report coverage o... See More
Lasted only 15 issues...
Item #599054
April 26, 1864
NEW ERA, Baltimore, Maryland, April 26, 1864
* Rare Civil War title
A very uncommon title that lasted for only 15 issues, likely produced for a fair to benefit the efforts of the Civil War. This is the #8 issue. Inside has a lengthy song: "Dedicated to the 9th Maryland Volunteers, Sun on their Return from Libby Prison" to the tune of 'When Johnny Comes Marching Home' ... See More
Bragg says he can hold Wilmington...
Item #599034
December 24, 1864
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 24, 1864 Among the front page reports on the Civil War are items headed: "Porter's Expedition" "A Dispatch from Gen. Bragg to Jeff. Davis" "The Entire Fleet Off Wilmington" "Bragg Says He Can Hold the Place" "GEN. THOMAS' ARMY" "Particulars of Hood's Defeat & Flight" "Fifty-One Can... See More
Sherman in pursuit of Johnston... Pressing on Robert E. Lee...
Item #599028
May 24, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, May 24, 1864 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "THE GRAND CAMPAIGN" "The Great Flank Movement Against Lee" "Our Army Rapidly Pressing Southward" "Gen. Sherman Again in Pursuit of Johnston" "Gen. Butler's Army" "The Rebels Assume the Offensive" "Our Rifle Pits Seized--Part of Them Re... See More
Sherman in pursuit of Johnston... Pressing on Robert E. Lee...
Item #599027
May 24, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, May 24, 1864 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "THE GRAND CAMPAIGN" "The Great Flank Movement Against Lee" "Our Army Rapidly Pressing Southward" "Gen. Sherman Again in Pursuit of Johnston" "Gen. Butler's Army" "The Rebels Assume the Offensive" "Our Rifle Pits Seized--Part of Them Re... See More
Latest Civil War news...
Item #598977
December 01, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 1, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Army Of The James" "From Missouri" "From Washington" "Capture of the Rebel Ex-General Roger A. Pryor" "From New Bern" "Naval Intelligence" and more.
Eight pages, a bit irregular at the spine, very nice condition.
Latest Civil War news...
Item #598976
December 01, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 1, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Army Of The James" "From Missouri" "From Washington" "Capture of the Rebel Ex-General Roger A. Pryor" "From New Bern" "Naval Intelligence" and more.
Eight pages, very nice condition.
Wilmington, North Carolina...
Item #598971
January 14, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Jan. 14, 1865 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Wilmington Affair" "Gen., Butler's Official Report" "Report of Gen. Weitzel" "A Full History Of The Matter""From the Army of the Potomac" "Latest From Georgia" and more. War-related content inside as well.
Eight pages, very nice conditi... See More
Wilmington, North Carolina...
Item #598970
January 14, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Jan. 14, 1865
* Second Battle of Fort Fisher (Eve)
* Wilmington NC North Carolina
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Wilmington Affair" "Gen., Butler's Official Report" "Report of Gen. Weitzel" "A Full History Of The Matter""From the Army of the Potomac" "Latest From Georgia" an... See More
Samuel Bowles' "Across The Continent"...
Item #598901
November 08, 1865
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, Nov. 8, 1865
* Samuel Bowles' serialized travelogue : "Across The Continent"'
Over half of the front page is taken up with a portion of the Samuel Bowles book: "ACROSS THE CONTINENT" "Letters From Mr. Bowles--No. 29" "Our Farewell to Frisco--Dinner & Ball...A final Review of the Mining Questions...Lat... See More
Religious thoughts as the Civil War approaches... Thoughts of secession...
Item #598900
November 30, 1860
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Nov. 30, 1860
* Pre Civil War tensions
* Religious sermons
The focus of this issue is on the secession of states from the Union, and religious unity under the heading of "Thanksgiving Day". The latter topic has a variety of sermons in New York City including: "Christ's Mission" by the Rev. Henry Ward Beecher; "Christian Patriotism--Sermon... See More
Post-Civil War from Madison, Wisconsin...
Item #598866
December 22, 1868
WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL, Madison, Wisconsin, Dec. 22, 1868 Among the front page items: "News from Washington" "Cuban Revolution Declining" "Rumors About Gen. Grant's Cabinet" "A Proposed Amendment to the Constitution".
Complete in four pages, a wealth of advertising with many illustrated ads, nice condition.
General Philip Sheridan death...
Item #598693
August 06, 1888
THE DAILY PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, August 6, 1888
* Philip Henry Sheridan death
* Civil War General
The front page has one column headlines that include: "AT REST", "Death of General Sheridan at Nonquitt, Mass.", "A Sudden Recurrence of the Old Heart Trouble", "Sketch of the General's Life and Services" and more w... See More
Mason and Slidell arrested...
Item #598679
November 17, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 17, 1861 Among front page column heads on the Civil War are: "HIGHLY IMPORTANT NEWS" "Arrest of Messrs. Slidell and Mason, the Rebel Commissioners to Europe" "NEWS FROM THE SOUTH" "Stampede of the Rebels in Savannah" "The Union Men of Tennessee Reported in Possession of Bristol" and more.
On November
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Map of the Virginia-North Carolina border...
Item #598559
March 09, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, March 9, 1862
* Suffolk, Virginia - Norfolk
* Fort Craig, New Mexico - Decatur, Alabama
* Burnside's North Carolina expedition
The front page features a nice Civil War map headed: "The Movements Of Gen. Burnside" which shows a portion of the Virginia-North Carolina border (see photos). One column heads on the Civil War include: "Important From New M... See More
Generals Sherman and Hunter...
Item #598527
July 28, 1864
THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 28, 1864
* General William T. Sherman
* Plundering the South
* March to the sea begins
Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "SHERMAN", "Additional Details of the Successful Expedition Under General Rousseau", "Destruction of an Immense Amount of Railroad Track, Stores, Provisions &... See More
New York City draft... Civil War events...
Item #598411
August 21, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 21, 1863 Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "THE DRAFT IN NEW YORK" "'All Quiet Along The Lines'" "Order Reigns Supreme" "SEVERAL COLORED MEN DRAWN" "NEWS FROM THE SOUTHWEST" "Arrival of Sick Soldiers from Vicksburg" "The Siege Of Charleston" and more.
Eight pages,... See More
Liberating slaves...
Item #598407
January 30, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Jan. 30, 1862 Inside has much on the Civil War, including column heads: "The war For The Union" "The Defenses of the Lakes" "The Question of Slavery in the District" "Consolidation of Calvary Regiments" "Liberation of Fugitive Slaves" "The Latest War News" The Burnside Expedition" and much more.
Eight pages, ... See More
Rare rare Civil War-era newspaper lasted just 15 issues...
Item #598387
April 22, 1864
THE NEW ERA, Baltimore, Maryland, April 22, 1864 A very uncommon title which lasted for only 15 issues, this being issue #5. Over half of the issue is taken up with ads, with some news items: "Gallantry Done" "Incidents In Dixie" "The Yacht" "Drops In The Bucket" "North & West End" "Adams Express" and other items.
Four pages, n... See More
Heenan vs. King Boxing Match, 1863...
Item #598325
December 22, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, December 22, 1863
* John C. Heenan vs. Tom King
* Boxing collectible
This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "THE GREAT PRIZE FIGHT", "Reports from Heenan and King to the 7th Instant", with subheads that include: "THE PRIZE RING" and more. Provides considerable pre-fight news on the famous John C. Heenan and To
... See More
* John C. Heenan vs. Tom King
* Boxing collectible
This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "THE GREAT PRIZE FIGHT", "Reports from Heenan and King to the 7th Instant", with subheads that include: "THE PRIZE RING" and more. Provides considerable pre-fight news on the famous John C. Heenan and To
Early Adolph Hitler...
Item #598312
January 28, 1923
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, January 28, 1923
* Early Adolph Hitler
* Pre-Beer Hall Putsch
* Munich Germany
The front page has a two column headline: "CIVIL WAR STALKS IN GERMANY AS FACISTI GATHER" with subheads. Although Adolph Hitler's name is not mentioned here, he was a key figure in this coup.
Other news, sports and adve... See More
The Battle of Spotsylvania Courthouse aftermath...
Item #598294
May 25, 1864
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, May 25, 1864
* The Battle of Spotsylvania Courthouse aftermath
* Ulysses S. Grant's March
* General Robert E. Lee falls back to Richmond
This issue includes considerable details regarding the aftermath of the Battle of Spotsylvania Courthouse. It includes the following headlines: "GRANT'S MARCH", "HIGHLY ENCOURAGING PROGRESS"... See More
Battle of Fredericksburg close...
Item #598229
December 01, 1862
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York City, December 1, 1862
* Fredericksburg Virginia map
* General Ambrose Burnside
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration.
The front page has a map titled: "THE OPPOSING ARMIES ON THE RAPPAHANNOCK".
Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "FROM TH... See More
Nixon resigns the Presidency...
Item #598202
August 09, 1974
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 9, 1974 The two word banner headline proclaims one of the more infamous political events of the 20th century: "NIXON RESIGNS", followed by a two line banner: "He Urges A Time of 'Healing'; Ford Will Take Office Today" with various related subheads.
The New York Times remains one of the most in-demand titles for major events fr... See More
Cape Hatteras, North Carolina...
Item #598162
January 31, 1862
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, January 31, 1862 This issue is filled with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following PAGE 6 Map: "PAMILCO SOUND AND HATTERAS INLET" (map is upside down, printing error?)
Headlines in this issue includes: "THE BURNSIDE EXPEDITION", "The Arrival At Hatteras Inlet", "... See More
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