Early San Francisco with a wealth of local news & ads...
Item #682884
September 01, 1868
DAILY ALTA CALIFORNIA, San Francisco, Sept. 1, 1868 A large size newspaper of six pages with a wealth of both local news events and local advertisements. Never bound nor trimmed, 3 folds with minor wear at a fold juncture & with a few discrete archival mends at folds.
Early California from just 19 years after the Gold Rush. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.
Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research... Ocean Steamship...
Item #682883
January 09, 1909
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Jan. 9, 1909 The front page has two illustrations: "Latest Idea For A Multi-Hull Ocean Steamship", being a ship with three hulls. Within the issue is: "A Tunnel-boring Machine...", "The Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research", "The Krupp Steel Works of To-Day", and additional articles, illustrations and advertisements.
Com... See More
Shrek 2 premiere - full-page ad...
Item #682870
May 19, 2004
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 19, 2004
*SHREK 2 opening day full page advertisement
Page 3 of the Calendar Section has a full-page colored advertisement for the film which was the follow up to the 2002 Academy Award Best Animated Feature Film "Shreck".
Other small popular movie advertisements are also present in the calendar section.
Included are the Front, Sports, and ... See More
The Polar Express - Premiere Ad and Review...
Item #682869
November 10, 2004
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 10, 2004
*The Polar Express Premiere
*Release Day Movie Review
The Calendar Section contains a full page ad for the premiere of: "THE POLAR EXPRESS", in the most desired title f
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The Hindenburg explodes...
Item #682868
May 07, 1937
THE SCRANTON TIMES, Pennsylvania, May 7, 1937 The front page features a two line banner headline: "DEATH TOLL IN GERMAN DIRIGIBLE DISASTER FIXED AT THIRTY-TWO; SABOTAGE CLAIM MADE" with related subheads.
The prime feature is the famous & dramatic photo of the explosion, headed: "Hindenburg Explodes In Midair" with a detailed caption beneath.
The report carries over ... See More
The Incredibles - premiere ad & review...
Item #682865
November 05, 2004
LOS ANGLES TIMES, Nov. 5, 2004
*The Incredibles - premiere ad and review
*The Polar Express
The Calendar Section of this most desired title for movie premieres has: "THE INCREDIBLES", which includes a double page colored advertisement and a lengthy review of this Pixar award winning film (Best Animated Feature Film).
Additionally, there is a pre-release ad for "THE POLA... See More
Lincoln is assassinated... One of the most desired titles... An early edition...
Item #682863
April 15, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, April 15, 1865 Not only this event, but this title remains one of the most desired by collectors; a very significant event in American history reported by one of the most respected newspapers in the country.
The first column heads tell it all: "AWFUL EVENT" "President Lincoln Shot by an Assassin" "The Deed Done at Ford's Theatre Last Night" ... See More
Adolph Sutro, of Comstock Lode fame...
Item #682862
October 31, 1893
POLITICAL RECORD, San Francisco, California, Oct. 31, 1894 True to its title, this issue is filled with political reports including images of 19 politicians. Also of interest is a back page print captioned: "Our Sutro", being Adolph Sutro who was running for mayor of San Francisco. He would win.
Born a German Jew, Sutro moved to Virginia City, Nevada and made a fortune at the Coms... See More
Confederate newspaper...Sherman advancing towards Columbia...
Item #682858
November 29, 1864
THE DAILY SOUTHERN GUARDIAN, Columbia, South Carolina, Nov. 29, 1864 A rather rare title and great that it includes the word “Southern”.
The front page is mostly taken up with ads & military notices but there is a lengthy account headed: Sherman's March" which offers much detail on his historic march to the sea. This was of critical to the citizens of Columbia, as F... See More
Kentucky & navigation of the Mississippi...
Item #682836
April 27, 1795
FEDERAL INTELLIGENCER & BALTIMORE DAILY GAZETTE, April 27, 1795 Page 2 ha a lengthy letter signed by Isaac Shelby, governor of Kentucky, which includes near the beginning: "...progress of the negotiation now depending between the United States of America and the court of Madrid respecting the navigation of the Mississippi...".
Four pages, very nice condition.... See More
Death of Beatle George Harrison...
Item #682835
December 01, 2001
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 1, 2001
* George Harrison death (1st report)
* The Beatles - English rock band
The front page has a two column heading: "George Harrison, 'Quiet Beatle' And Lead Guitarist, Dies at 58" with two related photos. Lengthy text on page 24 with more photos.
Complete with 58 pages, nice condition.... See More
SS Normandie breaks own speed record...
Item #682834
August 02, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 2, 1937
* Cunard liner SS Normandie
* Breaks speeds record
* Blue Riband - Atlantic Ocean
The front page has a one column heading: "NEW SPEED MARK SET BY NORMANDIE" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the SS Normandie breaking the speed record for crossing the Atlantic Ocean . Always nice to have notable events in history reported in
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* Cunard liner SS Normandie
* Breaks speeds record
* Blue Riband - Atlantic Ocean
The front page has a one column heading: "NEW SPEED MARK SET BY NORMANDIE" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the SS Normandie breaking the speed record for crossing the Atlantic Ocean . Always nice to have notable events in history reported in
Death of Alfred Hitchcock in a L.A. paper...
Item #682833
April 30, 1980
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 30, 1980
* Alfred Hitchcock death (1st report)
* "The Master of Suspense"
* Psychological thriller director
* Best title to be had ?
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Alfred Hitchcock, Master of Mystery Movies, Dies" with photo. (see) Nice to have this death report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment i... See More
Death of famed actor Cary Grant, in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #682832
December 01, 1986
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 1, 1986
* Cary Grant death (1st report)
* Hollywood leading man
* Movie - film actor
* Best title to be had ?
The bottom of the front page has a two column head: "Cary Grant: A Self-Made Man of Wit and Charm" with an intro head: "Still Performing at 82, He Died on Tour". Included is a photo of him. The article carries over to take over ha... See More
Toussaint L'ouverture... Governor for Life...
Item #682830
August 19, 1801
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Mass., August 19, 1801 An inside page has much regarding St Domingo, including a mention of their soon to be printed Constitution, scattered details, and a mention of Toussaint L'ouverture being declared: "Governor For Life", with additional details (see images).
Additional news of the day with period advertising is found throughout.
Complete in 4 ... See More
1929 Herbert Hoover Inaugural photo...
Item #682829
March 03, 1929
PICTURE SECTION only of the Chicago Sunday Tribune, March 3, 1929
* President Herbert Clark Hoover
* Inauguration - inaugural photo
The front page has a nice color photo of Hoover with: "Herbert Clark Hoover; Thirty-first President of the United States" (see) Great for display. A few other related photos inside.
Complete with 20 pages, rag edition in good condition.... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1677...
Item #682827
December 17, 1677
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Dec. 17, 1677
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As was the case with most newspapers of the 17th century, this is complete as a single sheet, measuri... See More
Mormon missionaries arrive in St. Louis... Indian troubles...
Item #682823
June 07, 1854
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 7, 1854
* Mormon missionaries
* Indians harass (Nebraska Territory) and are harassed (New York)
Page 3 has: "FROM SALT LAKE CITY", which tells of a group of missionaries having arrived safely at St. Louis, with some details regarding Mormon emigration.
Another article has: "Nebraska Excitement", which talks of trouble... See More
Rocky Graziano wins Middleweight title....
Item #682822
July 17, 1947
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., July 17, 1947
* Boxer Rocky Graziano victory
* Boxing middleweight title fight
* vs. Tony Zale
The front page has a two column heading: "Rocky Graziano Stops Zale in Sixth Round" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on Rocky Graziano becoming the new middleweight boxing champion of the World.
Complete with 24 pages, light toning and a little we... See More
West Point in 1900...
Item #682819
June 23, 1900
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June 23, 1900.
* West Point Military Academy
* West Point Military Academy
* Prints - Illustrations
This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions/prints: West Point Military Academy - Armored Farm Equipment - Wrench - Lamp & More. These illustrations a
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More Japanese bombs hit Honolulu...
Item #682818
March 05, 1942
THE HONOLULU ADVERTISER, Hawaii, March 5, 1942 Front page headline: "NIGHT BLASTS WERE BOMBS ! " with subhead: "Report Enemy Plane" with the text beginning: "What was believed to be an enemy plane flew over Oahu early this morning & dropped three medium sized bombs...".
Nice to have this report in a Honolulu newspaper.
Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.... See More
Terrific Honolulu newspaper, one day after Pearl Harbor...
Item #682816
December 08, 1941
THE HONOLULU ADVERTISER, Hawaii, Dec. 8, 1941 Fully one-third of the newspaper, above the masthead, is taken up with a dramatic three line banner headline: "SABOTEURS LAND HERE ! Britain, Australia Declare War ! " with various related subheads as well including: "Raiders Return In Dawn Attack". The only ftpg. photo shows is of the: "Carnage in King Street"... See More
California becomes a state... Key acts in the Compromise of 1850...
Item #682815
September 12, 1850
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 12, 1850 Not only does page 3 contain the official Act of Congress creating California as a state, the report is in the newspaper which was the unofficial voice of the government in any matters political.
Page 3 has: "An Act for the Admission of the State of California into the Union" noting that it was approved September 9.
Additio... See More
1917 Walter Johnson photo... Washington Senators...
Item #682813
May 11, 1917
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, May 11, 1917
* Pitcher Walter Johnson photo
* Washington Senators - MLB baseball
The top of page 15 has a two column duel photo headed: "Walter Johnson's Poor Start Moves Some To Ask, 'Is He On The Slide?'" with text. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are... See More
Chicago Blackhawks win 1st Stanley Cup....
Item #682812
April 11, 1934
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Mass., April 11, 1934
* Chicago Blackhawks - NHL Hockey
* Win first ever Stanley Cup
The sport's page (pg. 9) has a one column heading: "BLACK HAWKS ARE HOCKEY CHAMPIONS" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the Chicago Blackhawks winning their very 1st Stanley Cup hockey title.
Complete with 14 pages, light toning and a little wear at the marg... See More
Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapse...
Item #682810
November 08, 1940
MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, Nov. 8, 1940
* Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapse
* Galloping Gertie (1st report)
* Puget Sound - Washington
Above the masthead are 3 photos with a banner head: "Bridge Sways In Heavy Wind, Crashes 190 Feet Into Puget Sound" with more detail in the caption beneath the photos.
This was the rather famous Tacoma Narrows bridge collapse in the state of... See More
Franklin, Washington, and Haym Salomon...
Item #682808
January 17, 1784
THE PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL & THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Jan. 17 1784 Page 2 has a report from Paris beginning: "Dr. Franklin has lately delivered to the Sieur de Fleury...Lt. Colonel in the service of the United States of America, a medal which has been decreed for him by Congress, after taking fo Stony Point..." noting his heroic effort at the important battle.
Page 2... See More
1899 death of Dwight L. Moody...
Item #682800
February 15, 1899
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Feb. 15, 1899
* Dwight L. Moody
* American evangelist
* San Diego revival
The top of page 3 a one column heading: "EVANGELIST MOODY" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper. Rare as such.
Complete... See More
1945 Fifth Fleet Tokyo raids....
Item #682798
February 16, 1945
THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Kansas, February 16, 1945
* Fifth Fleet Tokyo, Japan attack
* USS Enterprise aircraft carrier
The front page has a nice banner headline: "NAVY PLANES ATTACK TOKYO" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Coverage of the first U.S. carrier airplane attack on Tokyo, Japan.
Complete with all 22 pages, light toning at the margins, a little wear along the spin... See More
King Philip's War: the first war in America...
Item #682795
August 19, 1675
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, August 19, 1675 The significance of what is known as "King Philip's War" is lost with most Americans, but the event cannot be over-stated. This was America's first war, and the only newspaper in existence to report is was this title. As Wikipedia notes, this was an armed conflict between Native American inhabitants of present-day New England and... See More
"One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest" ad - premiere showing...
Item #682792
November 19, 1975
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 19, 1975 Page 25 has a large ad for the world premiere of: "ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST", staring Jack Nicholson, which went on to win 5 Academy Awards including Best Picture.
Other news of the day is found throughout.
The issue is complete in 72 pages, has heavy browning and some rubbing at the mid-fold, but the key ad is in very good condi... See More
Fugitive Indians...
Item #682791
January 16, 1879
HELENA DAILY HERALD, Montana (Territory), January 16, 1879
* The Fort Robinson massacre
* Molly Maguire Execution
Several articles on Cheyenne Indians in Fort Robinson incident including: "CHEYENNE HOSTILES" with subhead, "Results of the Chase After the Fugitive Band" and "A Bold Break to Escape Captivity. Several Soldiers and Thirty of the Indians... See More
"Indians Can go Where They Please"... Sitting Bull...
Item #682785
May 22, 1879
HELENA DAILY HERALD, Montana (Territory), May 22, 1879
* Judge Dundy ruling states Indians can go anywhere
Page 5 lists a telegram stating: "Indians Can go Where They Please", after the Judge Dundy ruling in the Standing Bear v. Crook case. This ruling was: "regarded by the government as a heavy blow to the present Indian system; that if sustained it will prov... See More
President McKinley is shot...
Item #682780
September 07, 1901
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, Sept. 7, 1901 An interesting banner headline: "PRESIDENT SHOT DOWN" in the middle of which is: "Nation's Chief Bullet-Stricken By The Hand of an Anarchists In Buffalo Expedition Grounds".
Other related subheads, and a large photo of: "President William McKinley" and a smaller one of "Vice President Roosevelt&quo... See More
Lynch mob murders an inmate...
Item #682778
March 18, 1880
THE MISSOURI REPUBLICAN, St. Louis, March 18, 1880 The top of the front page has column heads: "Masked Murderers" "the Jail at Winchester, Illinois, Seized by a Mob" "One of the Prisoners Confined There is Riddled With Bullets" with much detail on the lynching.
Page 2 has: "Indian Affairs - Our On the White River Massacre".
Ten pages, irregular at th... See More
Confederate newspaper from Memphis... Jeff Davis' speech...
Item #682776
November 27, 1861
MEMPHIS WEEKLY APPEAL, Tennessee, November 27, 1861
* Rare Confederate stronghold publication
This newspaper had a fascinating history during the Civil War. Memphis was a Confederate stronghold up through the Battle of Memphis on June 6, 1862, at which time the Yankees moved in and it became a Yankee city.
Being a strong voice for the Confederacy, the "Memphis Appeal" newspa... See More
Much on the great Chicago Fire...
Item #682769
October 17, 1871
SAN DIEGO DAILY UNION, California, Oct. 17, 1871 Not only a very early San Diego newspaper (pop. was just 2300), but the front page has nearly 2 1/2 columns taken up with fine & detailed reporting on the great Chicago Fire.
Top of a column as: "THE CHICAGO FIRE" "Full Details--The Beginning of the Fire--Description by an Eye-Witness--Suffering and Death--Terrible Scenes..... See More
Early from San Diego... The Peshtigo Fire...
Item #682768
October 20, 1871
SAN DIEGO DAILY UNION, California, Oct. 20, 1871 Very early from San Diego--a volume 2 issue--when the population was just 2300, with a nice engraving of the harbor in the masthead.
The front page has a full column taken up with: "A More Dreadful Calamity" "The Fires in Wisconsin and Michigan" "Appalling Loss of Life" "Northern Wisconsin and Western ... See More
Nice ad for the sale of 'Uncle Tom's Cabin'...
Item #682767
May 29, 1852
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 29, 1852 Of interest is the page 2 advertisement for: "Uncle Tom's Cabin -- 50,000 copies in eight weeks!" which has some nice text including: "A sale unprecedented in the history of book-selling in America...Editors of newspapers...have vied with each other in their eulogistic notices...the greatest book of its kind ever... See More
Nice reporting from the Spanish-American War...
Item #682764
April 21, 1898
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, April 21, 1898 The front page has nice reporting from the Spanish-American War including a banner headline: "McKINLEY'S ULTIMATUM TO SPAIN HAS NOW BEEN RECEIVED AT MADRID" with other various reports on the war.
A terrific & very large war-themed graphic on page 2.
Complete in 12 pages, binding indents at the spine, nice condition.... See More
Early from Shelbyville, Kentucky...
Item #682761
October 10, 1828
KENTUCKY ADVOCATE, Shelbyville, Oct. 10, 1828 A volume 1 issue of this early & scarce Kentucky newspaper.
The entire front page is taken up with: "Gov. Shelby and Gen. Jackson at the Chickasaw Treaty" which also includes several letters signed in type by James Shelby, and James Jackson.
Various news of the day inside, and several illus. ads as well.
Four pages, never-t... See More
Review & premiere of "The Godfather Part III", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #682756
December 25, 1990
LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 25, 1990
* Best "The Godfather Part III" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Francis Ford Coppola - Al Pacino
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Godfather Part III" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - t... See More
Review & premiere of "Back to the Future Part II", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #682755
November 22, 1989
LOS ANGELES TIMES, November 22, 1989
* Best "Back to the Future Part II" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Science-fiction adventure comedy film
* Michael J. Fox - Marty McFly
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Back to the Future Part II" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from th... See More
A Fish Called Wanda - premiere advertisement......
Item #682749
July 29, 1988
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 29, 1988
* A Fish Called Wanda - ad for premiere showing
* Die Hard - double page ad
The Calendar Section from this most desired title for movie news has: "A Fish Called Wanda", with a full page ad for the premiere showing - labelled: "The Funniest Movie This Year". Also present is a fantastic double page advertisement for "Die Hard" sta... See More
Frst day of the 'Colored National Convention'... Frederick Douglass a no-show...
Item #682742
April 11, 1872
NEW YORK HERALD, April 11, 1872 Page 3 has most of a column taken up with: "Colored National Convention" "Gathering at the Southern States Convention of Colored Men in New Orleans--Pinchback, of Louisiana, and Ransier, of South Carolina, 'Bossing the Job'--Preparing for a Fierce Battle in Favor of General Grant".
Detailed coverage of the first day of this 5 day c... See More
The cause of earthquakes...
Item #682741
November 10, 1868
SACRAMENTO DAILY UNION, California, Nov. 10, 1868 Among the articles in this issue are: "A Hypothesis as to the Cause for Earthquakes" "Political Changes in California" "Woman's Rights" "The Loss of Hooker - A Touching Tribute to a Stricken and Bereft Soldier".
Four pages, great condition.
California earthquakes...
Item #682740
November 09, 1868
SACRAMENTO DAILY UNION, California, Nov. 9, 1868 Among the articles in this issue are: "The California Earthquakes" "The Speculators' Panic" "The Recent Earthquakes" and more.
Four pages, great condition.
Jewish extermination speech....
Item #682739
September 16, 1936
NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 16, 1936
* Very early mention on exterminating the Jews
* Julius Streicher speech at Nuremberg
* Nazi propaganda figure
Page 14 contains one of the earliest reports of extermination as the solution to the "Jewish problem" not just in Germany but throughout the world. The report has one column heads: "Streicher Advises Foreigners On Jews" &quo... See More
The Klondike Gold Rush...
Item #682730
July 26, 1897
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 26, 1897 The top of a front page column has reports on the Klondike gold rush, with: "NUGGETS OF NEWS" "From the Klondike Gold-Seeking Craze--The Rush" "Four Hundred Miners" "Leave on the Mexico for the Land of the Midnight Sun and Golden Grains--The Alien Act". The detailed report takes most of the column.
Complet... See More
Scarce French-English newspaper from Louisiana...
Item #682726
November 23, 1878
LE LOUISIANAIS, Convent, Louisiana, Nov. 23, 1878 A scarce title which existed from 1865 thru 1883, but of which very few issues surface. A four page newspaper with pages 1 and 2 in French, and pages 3 and 4 in English.
Never bound nor trimmed, small library stamp in the masthead, good condition.
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