Ned O'Baldwin, The Irish Giant and Prize Fighter...

LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, from New York, dated January 25, 1868  The front page contains a large illustration "Testimonial to Mr. Ned O'Baldwin, The Irish Giant and Prize Fighter, At The Casino, E. Houston St., N.Y."  A fullpage inside has a view of: "The Town & Harbor Of St. Thomas, West Indies", plus a 5 by 9 1/4 inch "Map of St. Thomas", and related text.... See More  

The Old West from Northern California...

DAILY EVENING HERALD, Stockton, California, 1870  Stockton came into existence primarily due to the Gold Rush of the mid-19th century as was the case for many towns in Northern California. It is the county seat of San Joaquin County with a population of nearly 300,000 today.

During its early years, Stockton was known by several names, including "Tuleburg", "Fat City," and... See More  

From the Mexican War...

NEW YORK SPECTATOR, 1846 



* Pre Civil war era reading



One of the more popular titles of the mid-19th century, and from this critical year during the Mexican War. Contains various news of the day including reports on the Mexican War. Complete in four pages, large folio size, very nice condition.

THE IRISH WORLD, New York, 1900 



* Rare title

* Great masthead engraving



Given the large number of Irish immigrants arriving in America in the 19th century it is not surprising there were newspapers focused on their interests, yet they are difficult to find. Here is one.

This newspaper features a large and very ornate masthead. Nor surprisingly the content focuses on Irish & other... See More  

Germany vs. Russia prelude...

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, June 21, 1941 



* Germany vs. Russia prelude 

* World War II WWII 



This 8 page newspaper has a 4 column headline on the front page: "Report Russ, Nazi Deadlock" with subheads. (see)



Other news of the day throughout. Light browning, otherwise in good condition.

Sleigh Ride with cupid...

LIFE magazine dated December, 1890. (print only)



This is a double-page print from the issue. This print is entitled "A Critical Moment". This is of a couple in an open horse-drawn sleigh where the horses are being brought back into control by cupid.



The page is approximately 17 x 11 inches and is in good condition. Archival tape mending has been applied on the reverse of t... See More  

Rowing on the Hudson...

LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, from New York, dated August 5, 1865  An inside fullpage has two large prints: "Paul Falk's Lion Park, 8th Avenue and 110th Street, New York -- View Of The Hotel" and "View Of Lion Park and Belvedere". Also included is a halfpage: "The Great Rowing Match On The Hudson River At Poughkeepsie, New York". The issue contains other news items and a... See More  

Small newspaper, nice masthead...

RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCER, New Haven, Connecticut, 1829 



* Rare title



A very interesting little newspaper which has a great & graphic masthead, featuring an engraving of the angel Gabriel "trumpeting" the news, holding a banner reading "Glad Tidings". 



This issue is complete in 16 pages, was never bound nor trimmed, measures 7 by 10 1/2 inches, and is in n... See More  

Actress Grace Moore killed...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, from New York, dated January 27, 1947



* Grace Moore killed in airplane crash

* Opera singer & actress

* Tennessee Nightingale



This 40 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page:



* GRACE MOORE DIES IN BURNING PLANE; PRINCE ALSO KILLED



with subheads that include: "Crash In Denmark" "Take-Off Mishap Fatal to Singer, Swedish King'... See More  

United Airlines collision over State Island...

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts MA December 16, 1960



* United Airlines Flight 826 (early report)

* Airplane collision over Staten Island New York

* Stephen Baltz (miracle survivor)



This 16 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page:



* Two Airliners Collide Over N.Y.; 124 Killed



Tells of the horrific crash with mention of the 11 year old who was the sole sur... See More  

Roy Campanella wins MVP for 3rd time...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, December 9, 1955



* Roy Campanella wins MVP for 3rd & final time

* Brooklyn Dodgers - MLB baseball



This 40 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 34: "Campanella Is Named MV for Third Time" and "Brooklyn Catcher Beats Out Duke Snider by Five Votes for 1955 Honor" with one column photo of Campy. (see)



Other news of the ... See More  

Jackie Robinson trade deal...

THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, December 14, 1956



* Jackie Robinson trade deal ?

* Brooklyn Dodgers

* MLB baseball retirement



This 60 page newspaper has two column headline on the front page of the sport's section (page 47): "Robinson Deal First Step to Trim Dodger Oldsters" with related photo. (see)



Tells of Jackie Robinson's potential trade that never happened a... See More  

Terminal Hotel Fire...

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, May 16, 1938



* Terminal Hotel Fire (1st report)

* Atlanta Ga Georgia



This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "25 KILLED, 13 HURT, MANY MISSING WHEN FIRE SWEEPS HOTEL" with subheads.



Tells of the Terminal Hotel fire in Atlanta Georgia. Other news of the day throughout.



Light browning with minor spine wea... See More  

Salt Lake City title with a Mormon flair... Long before Utah statehood...

DESERET EVENING NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah, 1870's  A lot of 5 issues, from this historic town, from before statehood, with much news of the day.  Articles with Mormon interest and/or perspective are sure to be found within each issue.  Typically 8 page issues; not pulpish as is typical for the period.  Very nice at a bargain price!

The oldest continuously published English language newspaper...

(5) THE LONDON GAZETTE (2nd-rate/dmg.)  A  lot of five issues of the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, all from the early 1700's (1712-1739), priced at a bargain due to  being a blend of 2nd rate and slightly damaged issues. A great opportunity for authentic issues from the early 18th century at a fraction of their typical cost. The image shown... See More  

PN-9 No. 1 seaplane rescue... Commander John Rodgers...

THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, September 12, 1925 



* PN-9 No. 1 seaplane rescue 

* Commander John Rodgers 



This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:



* 'CAPTAIN JOHN' AIRMEN'S HERO

* His Optimism in Time of Disaster Given by Crew as Reason for Hoping

* Honolulu Cheers Fliers



and more related items with small photo of Rodgers.



Other news of t... See More  

Operation Catapult...

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts MA July 5, 1940



* Attack on Mers-el-Kébir

* Operation Catapult

* Royal Navy

* French fleet



This 10 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "British Bottle Up More French Units At Alexandria" with subheads. (see photos) Other news of the day throughout.



Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise in good ... See More  

19th Century Baseball... Convention in Connecticut...

NEW-YORK TIMES, March 14, 1867



On pg. 5 under "Base Ball Convention at Hartford" is a report from Hartford about a Convention of baseball clubs in the Connecticut. Says that 30 clubs were represented and that a vote was passed "...forming a State Association, and rules and regulations concerning State championships were adopted." Mentions that the Charter Oak club of Hartfor... See More  

Stan Musial... St. Louis Cardinals...

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, May 14, 1958 



* Stan Musial - 3,000th hit 

* St. Louis Cardinals 



This 20 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 6: "Musial Gets 3,000th Hit'



Tells of St. Louis Cardinal Stan Musial getting his 3,000th career hit.



Other news of the day. Light browning, otherwise in good condition.



wikipedia notes: Stanley... See More  

BF Goodrich and his tubeless tire...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, May 12, 1947 



* BF Goodrich 

* Tubeless tire invention  1st report 



This 44 page newspaper has small, discrete one column headlines on page 36: "DEVELOPS TUBELESS TIRE" and "Goodrich Testing New Product Before Placing on Market"



Tells of the initial discovery of this tire that we all use today. A non-important event at... See More  

Stage Beauties...

THE DETROIT NEWS TRIBUNE, from Detroit, Michigan, dated October 9, 1910



This fullpage "Stage Beauties" is their New Series of Popular Portraits of Stage People and is comprised of five illustrations and a large block advertisement



This is a single page only and has a slight irregular spine and margin, otherwise in good condition. See photos for details.... See More  

James Montgomery Flagg...

THE SUNDAY LEADER, from Cleveland, Ohio, dated October 26, 1913



This is a full-page illustration entitled "A Girl You Know" - The Second Picture in a New Series of Drawings for the Sunday Leader by James Montgomery Flagg No. 2 - Dorothy Gives a Dinner Party.



This is four pages only and has had a few non-archival tape mends on the reverse side, therwise in nice condition. See photos... See More  

Silent Film Stars...

THE CLEVELAND LEADER, from Cleveland Ohio, dated circa 1911 (exact date unknown). This full-page "Film Fairies: Stars of the Stilly Screen - Actresses you have seen, but never heard, posing in quiet, not moving, pictures for the Copperplate Pictorial Section of the Sunday leader. Do you recognize your silent drama favorites?"



This is a SINGLE page only which measures approximately 17&... See More  

Richard Rush and the Annual Treasury Report...

MIDDLESEX GAZETTE, Middletown, Connecticut, January 4, 1825  The Annual Treasury Report" begins on the front page & concludes on page 2, signed in type: Richard Rush.

A page 3 report says: "A fire broke out in the Capitol, at Washington City, on Thursday night of last week, which destroyed a small part of the library...", plus mention that it was extinguished by some citiz... See More  

Reliant Houston Astrodome opening day...

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, April 9, 1965 



* Reliant Houston Astrodome opening day 

* MLB Baseball 



This 24 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 8: "The Luxurious Astrodome Perfect For Night Ball



Tells of the grand opening of the new stadium with the first baseball game between the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees in a preseason game. (see... See More