Disposing of Charles Dickens' household goods......

NEW YORK TIMES, July 25, 1870  Page 5 has over 1 1/2 columns taken up with a report headed: "Charles Dickens' Art Relics - The Sale of the Great Novelist's Household Art Relics--Interesting Sketches of Objects Associated with the Author". He had died five weeks from the date of the article.

Eight pages, small piece from the blank spine margin, light foxing, generally nice.... See More  

Jewish Holocaust... Jews segregated....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 4, 1939



* Mahatma Gandhi's "Fast Until Death"

* The Jewish Holocaust in progress

* Jews being segregated



The front page has a two column headline: "Gandhi's 'Fast Until Death' Starts in Rajkot As Protest Against State's Autocratic Rule"

Also one column headlines on page 2 include: "EVIAN PLAN ACTION DECIDED IN BERLIN&... See More  

The world's oldest continually published English language newspaper...

THE LONDON GAZETTE, 1690-1699  An opportunity for a genuine issue of the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 & is still publishing today. This issue is well over 300 years old. 

Very nice condition with some minor foxing, single sheet, printed on both sides. A very popular title & a foundation for any newspaper collection.&nb... See More  

Farming newspaper from Kentucky...

FRANKLIN FARMER, Frankfort, Kentucky, June 16, 1838 



* Rare & early title



An early title from Kentucky, and as the title would suggest, focused on farming issues. Inside has: "Mineral Resources of Kentucky" among other articles.

Eight pages, never bound or trimmed so it folds out to one sheet, archivally rejoined at the spine, scattered foxing, generally nice. ... See More  

For the "Tribe of Ben Hur"...

THE CHARIOT, Crawfordsville, Indiana, January, 1901 



* Rare title

* Union Township

* Montgomery County



This was the newspaper of the fraternal organization called the "Tribe of Ben Hur", named after the novel which was popular at the time. It was founded in Crawfordsville.

Eight pages, binding slits in the blank spine margin, 11 1/4 by 16 inches, nice condition.... See More  

Civil War map...

NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, June 1, 1861  The front page has a one column map headed: "Seat of War In Northern Virginia" which also shows portions of Pennsylvania, Maryland and Ohio (see). The front page also features a lengthy article headed: "A Sketch of Major-General Butler". Many Civil War reports and one column heads on the inside pages.

Eight pages, great condition.... See More  

Map of Maestricht... Troubles in Boston...

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1748  Among the items in this issue are a full page map headed: "Plan of the Late Fire in Cornhill" with a listing of the various tenants displaced by the fire; "Observations of a New Comet" with a related small print; "Description of the Imperial City of Aix La Chappelle"; "Account of the Fortress of Maestricht&q... See More  

1877 Polo, Illinois....

OGLE COUNTY PRESS, Polo, Illinois, August 21, 1880



* Uncommon title



This 8 page newspaper is in good condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this time in history. This issue has news of the day and several interesting advertisements as well which gives a good idea how life was back then. A nice issue from early in the Midwest. Minor spine wear, otherwise in nice condition.... See More  

Detroit Lions vs. Cleveland Browns...

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, December 28, 1953 



* Detroit Lions vs. Cleveland Browns 

* NFL football championship title game  



This 16 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 8: "First Doran Catch Of Touchdown Pass Is Worth $33,912.45" 1st report coverage on the NFL football championship game between the Detroit Lions and the Clevela... See More  

Tazewell, Tennessee...

THE NEW YORK HERALD, August 17, 1862 



* Tazewell TN Tennessee

* Baton Rouge LA Louisiana



Among the ftpg. Civil War heads are: "Interesting From New Orleans' "The Negro Brigade Controversy Still Pending" "Commerce & Trade Increasing" "General Butler's Measures to Relieve the Poor of New Orleans' "A Grant Melee Between the Police & A... See More  

1866 Jerome Park racetrack opens...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 25, 1866



* Jerome Park racetrack grand opening

* Fordham, New York City (Bronx)



The back page (pg. 8) has one column headings: "Sporting Matters" "The Inauguration Meeting at Jerome Park To-day" "The Condition of the Track--Status of the Horses...." "The Betting--The Pools--The General Excitement..." 1st report coverage o... See More  

Virginia's governor and the former slaves...

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Naples is captured by the Austrians...

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C.., May 16, 1821  The front page has historic content on the history of Italy with the top of the page: "The Fate Of Naples Decided!" and within the article is: "...The papers announce the important fact that the Neapolitians have FAILED IN THEIR ATTEMPT TO ESTABLISH A FREE GOVERNMENT! They have signed a convention with the Austrians &... See More  

Charles Dickens... Slave ship captured...

THE NEW WORLD, New York, May 22, 1841 



* Charles Dickens

* African slave trade



Primarily a literary newspaper with several pages containing a chapter of "Barnaby Rudge, by Charles Dickens". The back page has a brief article: "Slavers Captured" which mentions: "...with upwards of one thousand slaves on board..." (see).

Sixteen pages, 10 by 14 1/2 inches, n... See More  

Voice of the Nation of Islam...

MUHAMMAD SPEAKS, Chicago, Illinois, June 18, 1971  This newspaper was one of the most widely-read ever produced by an African American organization. Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad began the publication on May 1960 as a weekly publication. It was distributed nationwide by the Nation Of Islam and covered current events around the world as well as relevant news in African American commun... See More  

Launch of a ship... Death of Samuel Sewall...

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  

Younger Brothers pardon ?....

ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, July 30, 1882



* Younger Brothers - outlaws



This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. Page 5 has an article headed: "Seeking the Younger Boys' Release" See image for text here.

Complete in 12 pages, good condition.

Early boxing item...

THE MORNING POST & DAILY ADVERTISER, London, July 23, 1788  The bottom of pg. 2 has: "Doyle, the famous boxer, was yesterday committed by the Magistrates at Bow St. for assaulting a gentleman in Covent Garden...". Other news of the day & a wealth of ads.

Four pages, nice condition.

Dinosaurs - Extinct Monsters...

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 4, 1893 The front page of this issue features "The Mexican Central Railway's Monster Locomotive -- Designed by F. W. Johnstone". Within the issue is "The Manufacture of Dynamite"; "Raising the Flag on the Steamship New York"; "Extinct Monsters" which are of several dinosaurs; "The World's Columbian Exposition... See More  

EMANCIPATOR & REPUBLICAN, Boston, April 25, 1850  Although the title would seem to imply this is an anti-slavery newspaper, the content is almost entirely political, plus advertisements as well.

Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, a few minor archival mends.

Lunenburg County, Virginia shooting duel...

ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, July 23, 1882



* Lunenburg County, Virginia

* Richard Garland vs. Joseph Addison

* Shooting - pistol duel



This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. The front page has an article headed: "THE ADDISON-GARLAND DUEL" "Some of the Causes Which Led to the Fatal Affray" and more. (see) Text takes up over a ... See More  

1889 Brookville, Indiana...

THE BROOKVILLE AMERICAN, Indiana, July 25, 1889



* Rare title

* Franklin County



This 4 page newspaper has news of the period advertisements.

Complete, light browning, some wear at the folds with little loss, a little margin wear, otherwise good.

1888 Crawfordsville, Indiana...

THE CRAWFORDSVILLE STAR, Indiana, April 5, 1888



* Rare title

* Union Township

* Montgomery County



This 6 page newspaper has news of the period advertisements.



A damaged issue with margin wear and tears, back leaf separated at the central fold. Sold as is.

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  

SS City of Vera Cruz shipwreck...

EASTON EXPRESS, Pennsylvania, September 3, 1880



* SS City of Vera Cruz

* Hurricane and sinking disaster (1st report)



Page 3 has an article headed: "The Lost Vera Cruz" "Bodies Washed Ashore--Fears That All On Board Perished..."

Other news of the day with several interesting advertisements. Complete in 4 pages, good condition.... See More