The lost Jeannette...

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, February 23, 1884  The cover has "The Lost Jeannette" with accompanying article. Also inside is: "Scofield's Steam Log Setting Apparatus for Saw Mills"; The Duplex Tide Wheel and The Aceme Paddle Wheel"; "Highest Points Reached by Aeronauts"; and more articles, illustrations and advertisements.

Complete in sixteen pages, n... See More  

Vacuum Tube lightning...

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, February 29, 1896  The cover has "Vacuum Tube Lighting by Induction from Incandescent Circuit" with accompanying article. Also inside is: "New Planisphere of the Planet Mars"; "Street Postal Car System - Comparted Car"; and more articles, illustrations and advertisements.

Complete in sixteen pages, never bound, in nice condition.... See More  

Electric tramway...

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 2, 1886  The cover has "The Demagnetization of Watches" with two illustrations. Also inside is: "New Orleans" with illustrations pertaining to the cotton industry; "Electric Tramway Car at Hamburg"; and more articles, illustrations and advertisements.

Complete in sixteen pages, never bound, in nice condition.

Electrical Experiments...

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, September 16, 1876  The cover has "Lyall's Great Textile Exhibit at the Centennial" with an accompanying article inside. Also inside is: "The Detachable Handles Parasol and Sun Umbrella"; "The Positive Motion Shuttle"; "The Lidgerwood Rotary Engine"; "New and Curious Electrical Experiments" and more articles,... See More  

Edison "talks" to his audience through his new phonograph...

DAILY TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, March 5, 1890 



* Inventor Thomas Alva Edison



The top of the last column is headed: "Edison Address Bethlehem" "He Talks to a Select Audience Through a Phonograph and Then the Band Plays" which is an interesting article on how Edison "talked" to an audience through his new phonograph (see).

Four pages, evenly toned, lar... See More  

Life on the Mississippi...

EVERY SATURDAY, Boston, June 3, 1871  The full front page shows: "John Howard Payne". The doublepg. centerfold shows: "Decoration Day, May 30, 1871" A fullpg: "Funeral In Paris of National guards Killed in Battle" & "Re-Union of the Army of the Potomac--Globe Theatre, Boston". Near the back is an article: "On the Mississippi" which include... See More  

Very early Boy Scout magazine...

THE SCOUT, London, May 3, 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  

Spain declares war on Russia in 1799...

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL AND MASSACHUSETTS FEDERALIST, Boston, December 7, 1799 



* Declaration of War, by the King of Spain, against the Emperor of Russia



The front page has in column 2, "Declaration of War, by the King of Spain, against the Emperor of Russia," followed by considerable text. Additional supporting articles are found on both the front page and within the issue (see im... See More  

First transcontinental excursion from coast to coast...

TRANS-CONTINENTAL -- a complete reprint collection of all 12 issues of this fascinating newspaper.

The newspaper titled "Trans-Continental" was a stroke of historical genius in the mind of its editor, W. R. Steele. On May 24, 1870 over 130 passengers boarded a beautiful eight car Pullman train built under special orders of George M. Pullman specifically for this trip, the first chartere... See More  

Actor Edward Askew Sothern death....

EASTON EXPRESS, Pennsylvania, January 22, 1881



* Edward Askew Sothern death (1st report)

* English comic actor - Lord Dundreary

* "Our American Cousin" fame



Page 2 has a report of the death of English actor Edward Askew Sothern with one column heading: "Obituary" "E.A. Sothern, the Actor" (see)

Other news of the day with several interesting advertisements. Co... See More  

Mass murderer Richard Speck...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 18, 1966  The front page carries a four-page headline "Suspect in 8 Killings to Get Hearing Today" with subhead "Heavily Guarded in Jail Hospital After Wounding Himself". "Richard Franklin Speck, the suspect in the slaying of eight women in a nurses' dormitory last Thursday, was under heavy guard today. Speck was taken into custody early t... See More  

Adolph Hitler & Nazi Party gaining power...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 6, 1932



* Adolph Hitler & the Nazis Party win election

* National Socialist German Workers' Party



Page 7 has a one column heading: "HITLERITES PUSH ON; WIN STATE ELECTION" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the Nazi Party winning 30 of 59 seats in state elections in Mecklenburg-Schwerin, an absolute majority. Always nice to have notable ... See More  

Frederick C. Billard death...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 18, 1932



* Frederick C. Billard death

* United States Coast Guard

* Rum Patrol - prohibition era



Page 21 has a one column heading: "ADMIRAL BILLARD, RUM ROW'S FOE, DIES" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Frederick C. Billard, commandant of the United States Coast Guard.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the da... See More  

Al 'Scarface' Capone becomes prison inmate...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 6, 1932



* Al Capone enters prison

* Tax evasion conviction

* Chicago gangster mob boss



Page 6 has a one column heading: "AL CAPONE LOSES IDENTITY IN PRISON" with subheads. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 38 pages, this is the rare r... See More  

Rudolf Eickemeyer Jr. death... photography...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 26, 1932



* Rudolf Eickemeyer Jr. death

* Pictorialism photography fame

* High-society women - Evelyn Nesbit



Page 21 has a one column heading: "RUDOLF EICKEMEYER DEAD AT AGE OF 69" with subheads and photo. First report coverage on the death of Rudolf Eickemeyer Jr., famous American pictorialist photographer. I suspect this is one of the few publications t... See More  

Adolph Hitler gaining popularity...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 12, 1932



* Adolph Hitler gaining popularity

* Free State of Prussia - Germany



Page 10 has a one column heading: "HITLER DOMINATION POSSIBLE IN PRUSSIA" with subheads. (see)

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 44 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with a high percentage of cotton... See More  

First wingless helicopter flight ?....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 28, 1932



* Aviation pioneer Juan de la Cierva

* Very 1st flight of the modern day helicopter

* Wingless autogyro - autogiro



Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "De la Cierva Flies in Tiny Wingless Machine; New Autogiro Shoots Through Air Like Bullet" (see) Was this the very 1st flight of the modern day helicopter ?

Other news, spo... See More  

See the masthead...

GLEASON'S LITERARY COMPANION, Boston, April 18, 1863  The masthead features a very large heraldic eagle with a 7 inch wingspan holding in its beak a banner with the title. Although mostly filled with literary items there are some columns with news of the day, including Civil War-related items.

Sixteen pages, great condition.

Adolph Hitler ousted ?....

THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, August 9, 1943



* Adolph Hitler Abolished ?

* Hermann Goering & William Keitel



The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Shelving Of Hitler Would Mean Little To Allies, Lochner Says" with subhead. (see) Of course this was a false report but interesting though.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 10 pages, a li... See More  

1932 Maureen O'Sullivan cigarette advertisement....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 28, 1932



* Maureen O'Sullivan - "Jane" in Tarzan

* Hollywood "Golden Age" actress

* Lucky Strikes cigarettes ad



Page 16 has a 15 x 9 inch advertisement for Lucky Strike cigarettes, promoted by Hollywood actress Maureen O'Sullivan. (see)

News, sports and other advertisements of the day. Complete in 44 pages, this is the rare rag editi... See More  

Mae West and her manger part ways....

LOS ANGELES EVENING POST, May 2, 1934



* Hollywood actress Mae West

* Manager James A. Timony



The front page has a six column heading: "Mae West Separates From Manager" with subheads. (see) Photo of Mae West on page 7. Coverage probably only found in publications near Hollywood such as this.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 16 pages, minor spine wear, ... See More  

Adolph Hitler expulsion ?... Rocket travel ? in 1931....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 12, 1931



* Adolph Hitler close to expulsion ?

* Alexander Klemin

* Fast airplanes in future - rockets



The front page has a one column heading: "PRUSSIA THREATENS HITLER'S EXPULSION" with subheads. (see)

Page 14 has: "SEES PLANES MAKING 1,200 MILES AN HOUR" "Prof. Kemlin Says Future Craft Will Travel 11 Miles Aloft--Doubts Success o... See More  

Nevada joins the Union.... Confederacy arms slaves...

THE CIRCULAR, Mount Tom, New York, November 7, 1864 



* Nevada statehood 

* Confederates arming slaves 



A weekly newspaper published by the Oneida community. Most of the content has religious or literary overtones, however the bkpg. has nearly a column of: "News Items" including a brief yet historic report noting: "The President has issued his proclamation admit... See More  

1932 Jean Harlow cigarette advertisement....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 5, 1932



* Jean Harlow "Blonde Bombshell"

* Hollywood "Golden Age" actress

* Lucky Strikes cigarettes ad



Page 14 has a 15 x 9 inch advertisement for Lucky Strike cigarettes, promoted by Hollywood actress Jean Harlow. (see)

News, sports and other advertisements of the day. Complete in 52 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on... See More  

1929 Battle of Juarez, Chihuahua....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 9, 1929



* Battle of Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico

* Escobar Rebellion



The front page has a three column heading: "REBELS TAKE JUAREZ IN 3-HOUR BATTLE; TWO AMERICANS AMONG THE 24 KILLED; HOOVER AGREES TO SELL ARMS TO MEXICO" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the battle of Juárez, Chihuahua in Mexico during the Escobar Rebellion.

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