Dramatic Hawaii statehood newspaper, from Honolulu...
Item #718417
March 12, 1959
THE HONOLULU ADVERTISER, Hawaii, March 12, 1959
* Hawaii statehood
* Joins the Union
* Great title to have in
See the photo for this very dramatic & displayable front page. Nearly half of the front page is taken up with: "Congress Says YES ! " in huge letters dropped out of a large red box, above which is printed: "Statehood Extra". The banner headline beneath... See More
Battle of Okinawa ending... General Buckner is killed...
Item #718415
June 19, 1945
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE--EXTRA, June 19, 1945 The bold front page headline announces: "GEN. BUCKNER IS KILLED IN ACTION ON OKINAWA".
General Simon Buckner, Jr. was killed during the closing days of the Battle of Okinawa by enemy artillery fire, making him the highest-ranking United States military officer lost to enemy fire during World War II. He would remain the highest-ranking ... See More
Abraham Lincoln wins an election in 1846... The Mormon troubles... The Mexican War...
Item #718413
September 12, 1846
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 12, 1846 Page 3 has a report from Illinois on election returns, which notes: "...7th district, Cartwright (loco.), 4829; Lincoln, (whig) 6340 (elected...".
History tells us that n 1843 Abraham Lincoln sought the Whig nomination for Illinois' 7th district seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. He was defeated by John J. Hardin ... See More
From 1887 Florida, for the fruit industry with a decorative masthead...
Item #718412
July 18, 1887
THE FLORIDA DISPATCH, Jacksonville, July 18, 1887 Noted in the masthead: "Official Organ Of The Florida Fruit Growers' Assoc. & the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Growers' Protective Assoc." with the content, and the ads, focused on such.
Handsome masthead, 20 pages, 10 1/4 by 13 1/4 inches, small binding slits at the spine, nice condition.
Voice of the Nation of Islam on Chrsistmas...
Item #718410
January 01, 1971
MUHAMMAD SPEAKS, Chicago, Illinois, January 1, 1971
* Newspaper for the Nation of Islam
* Elijah Muhammad on the Christian holidays : Christmas
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 ... See More
Thomas Nast criticized... Yellowstone National Park creation takes step forward...
Item #718299
January 18, 1872
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 18, 1872 The front page has stacked column heads including: "The Yellowstone Region as a National Park".
The corresponding article is headed: "A National Play-Ground" which includes: "The bill introduced... by Mr. Claggett, of Montana, to reserve the Yellowstone region for a grand pleasure ground for the people...has been ref... See More
War-related Acts of Congress on the front page... Application of the "Alien Enemies Act" of 1798...
Item #718294
July 16, 1812
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, July 16, 1812 The front page has a full column with 2 Acts of Congress: "To Prohibit American Vessels from Proceeding to or Trading with enemies of the United States..." and: "An Act Supplementary to the Act entitled 'An Act Respecting Alien Enemies' ", each signed in type: James Madison. These Acts were President Madison's appli... See More
United States declares war in response to Hitler and Mussolini...
Item #718282
December 11, 1941
POTTSVILLE EVENING REPUBLICAN, Penna., Dec. 11, 1941
* The United States enters WWII
* Years of reluctance ends
* Roosevelt gives "War Message"
The front page has a full banner heading: "WAR IS ON WITH AXIS", with subheads: "Congress Declares War On Germany and Italy" and "Action Follows Declaration of War by Hitler and Mussolini; Washington Was Quick to ... See More
1945 Postdam Conference (Germany) ends... Agreement details given...
Item #718281
August 03, 1945
PHILADELPHIA RECORD, Penna., Aug. 3, 1945
* Potsdam Conference ends (Germany)
* United States, Great Britain, and the Soviet Union
* summary of agreement is included
* large map of region
The front page has a great 4-line, full-banner heading: "BIG THREE AGREEMENT AT POTSDAM: Iron Rule for All of Germany; Russia Gets E. Prussia Capital; Polish Border Moved Near Berlin&quo... See More
Russian Revolution about to start... with political cartoon by Louis Raemaekers...
Item #718280
August 23, 1917
THE EVERETT DAILY HERALD, Everett, Washington, Aug. 23, 1917
* The "eve' of the Russian Revolution
* Related political cartoon by famed cartoonist, Louis Raemaekers
* Very displayable
The front page has the banner heading: "BREAKUP LOOMS BEFORE RUSSIA NOW", with subhead: "RUSSIA APPEARS UPON EVE IF TROUBLE THAT MAY OVETURN NATION", with more. Another subhead ha... See More
Dramatic front page on Germany's invasion of Poland... WWII begins...
Item #718279
August 31, 1939
HARRISBURG TELEGRAPH--EXTRA, Penna., Aug. 31, 1939 (1st of 2 sections)
* Poland bombed - World War II begins
* Adolf Hitler defies the World
* Nazis bomb Poland - early 1st report
The front page has the dramatic banner heading: "NAZI PLANES BOMB POLAND", with a 2nd banner heading: "WAR - Hitler Orders 'Force for Force' - FUEHRER READY TO DIE IN WAR HE TELLS ... See More
With a rare, hand-tinted print of a 'View on the Schuylkill"...
Item #718277
September 01, 1820
THE ANALECTIC MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, September, 1820 This was a very famous literary-themed magazine, but this issue features at the back of the issue a a quite rare, hand-tinted full page engraving titled: "View on the Schuylkill". More typically such hand-tinted prints were removed from the issues long ago. And this engraving is in nice condition.
Complete in 88 pages, fu... See More
An American magazine from 1795...
Item #718276
August 01, 1795
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, August, 1795 The bulk of the issue is taken up with a wide range of eclectic articles. Among the articles are: "The Test of Virtue" "Advice to Females on the Management of a Lover" "Anecdotes of Ignatius Loyola" "On the Utility of Trees in Cities" "On the Greek Fire" "On the Arabs" and so much mor... See More
Death of Commodore Uriah P. Levy... Large Civil War map...
Item #718160
March 24, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, March 24, 1862 The most notable content within this issue is the very brief, but historic page 5 report of the death of Commodore (Admiral) Uriah P. Levy, the first U.S. Jewish Commodore, war of 1812 war hero, and credited as to having abolished the disciplinary procedure of flogging.
The front page features a large & detailed map: "THE BOMBARDMENT OF ISLAND NO. 10... See More
Lady Diana & Prince Charles wed...
Item #717093
July 29, 1981
POTTSVILLE REPUBLICAN, PA, July 29, 1981
* Lady Diana & Prince Charles wedding
* The "lady" becomes a "princess"
The front page has a red banner headline: "The prince now has a princess", which includes multiple photos and front page coverage. Additional related articles and photos are found on pages 10 and 11. View images for details. Would bookend nicely ... See More
1975 KISS concert tour advertisement...
Item #716569
December 22, 1975
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Dec. 22, 1975
* Early KISS - American hard rock band
* Gene Simmons - Paul Stanley - Ace Frehley
* New Year's Eve concert advertisement
* w/ Blue Oyster Cult & The Leslie West Band
* Nassau Coliseum - Uniondale, New York
Page 96 has nice illustrated advertisement for the "KISS" concert at the Nassau Coliseum on N... See More
1988 KISS rock band concert Ad...
Item #716362
February 02, 1988
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Feb. 2, 1988
* KISS rock band concert advertisement
* Nassau Coliseum - Uniondale, New York
* "Crazy Nights" World tour w/ Ted Nugent
Page 82 has a 6 x 3 inch advertisement for a "KISS" concert at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. Ad shows a photo of each band member. (see images)
AI notes: On January 2... See More
1976 KISS rock band Concert Ad...
Item #716142
June 28, 1976
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, June 28, 1976
* KISS rock band concert advertisement
* Roosevelt Stadium - Jersey City, New Jersey
* Garden State Summer Music Fair performance
* "Destroyer" album tour w/ J. Geils Band
Page 112 has a advertisement for "Garden State Summer Music Fair" at Roosevelt Stadium with one of the scheduled performers bei... See More
Death of President Rutherford B. Hayes...
Item #715088
January 25, 1893
THE ALLENTOWN DEMOCRAT, Penna., Jan. 25, 1893
* President Rutherford B. Hayes death
The top of the first column on pg. 2 contains a report headed: "Death of Rutherford B. Hayes" which begins: "Rutherford B. Hayes died at Fremont, Ohio, on Tuesday night of last week, aged about 70 years..." with more (see photos). The balance of this four-page newspaper i... See More
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The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II...
Item #713455
June 03, 1953
DAILY MAIL, London, England, June 3, 1953
* Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II
* Sir Edmund Percival Hillary
* Mount Everest summit reached (1st time)
Nice to have a report of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth in a London newspaper, with the banner headline: "LET US CHERISH OUR OWN WAY OF LIFE", with a photo of Queen Elizabeth taking up most of the front page. A plethora of ... See More
Tokyo Japan occupied by U.S. in 1945......
Item #712616
September 08, 1945
THE BOSTON POST, Extra, September 8, 1945
* Douglas MacArthur enters Tokyo Japan
* American flag (old glory) raised over city
* Japanese atrocities - Palawan Massacre
The top of the front page has a great banner headline: "M'ARTHUR SETS UP POWER IN TOKYO; SEES FLAG RAISED OVER U.S. EMBASSY; FOE THREATENED TO KILL WAINWRIGHT" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display.... See More
From this small town on the Susquehanna...
Item #711440
August 19, 1881
PUBLIC PRESS, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, Aug. 19, 1881
* 19th century original
* Home of Joseph Priestley
An uncommon title from this small town located at the confluence of the Susquehanna River and the West Branch of the Susquehanna.
Typical news reports of the day with a wealth of local advertisements.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, a few archival mends at marg
... See More
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, a few archival mends at marg
Jewish newspaper from Poland...
Item #709653
July 19, 1861
JUTRZENKA, Warsaw, Poland, July 19, 1861 A rare & early Jewish newspaper from Poland, the title translates to "Morning Star". This rare newspaper lasted only three years, and reflects the trends among the Jewish intelligentsia at that time. Measures 8-1/4 by 10-1/2 inches, has 6 pages, in nice condition.
AI notes: "Jutrzenka" was a Polish-language weekly newspaper publis... See More
The Constitution of the United States... One for the best of collections...
Item #709556
October 01, 1787
CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Oct. 1, 1787
* Historic United States Constitution
* Constitutional Convention - Congress
* President George Washington signs
Here is one of the more historic and desirable newspapers to be had on the creation of the government of the United States--The Constitution of the United States was approved by Congress. This, along with the Declara... See More
From the Monterey Bay...
Item #705564
March 13, 1875
SANTA CRUZ ENTERPRISE, California, March 13, 1875
* Wild Old West
* Rare publication
A volume 2 issue of this now-popular seaside community in the Monterey Bay vicinity. Various news of the day with a great wealth of advertisements.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, minor margin wear, nice condition.... See More
The day before Robert E. Lee would surrender... A Mormon canal...
Item #705562
April 08, 1865
BOSTON TRANSCRIPT SUPPLEMENT, April 8, 1865
* General Robert E. Lee's surrender (day of)
* Appomattox Court House signing (eve)
This first column has some interesting articles including: "Jeff. Davis On The Value of Money" "Gen. Sherman on Peace & the End of the War" "A Mormon Enterprise", the latter concerning the Mormons digging a canal fo... See More
Wonderfully detailed reports on the Hamilton - Burr duel...
Item #705560
August 17, 1804
THE TIMES, London, England, Aug. 17, 1804
* Alexander Hamilton - Aaron Burr duel
This is a wonderful issue on the infamous Hamilton-Burr duel, with page 2 beginning: "We yesterday received sets of the N.Y. papers...They are almost entirely filled with particulars relating to that melancholy event, the death of General Hamilton, which has diffused a general; gloom over every ... See More
World War II officially comes to an end... First Jewish Miss America...
Item #705552
September 03, 1945
THE STARS & STRIPES, Paris Edition, Sept. 3, 1945
* Japan officially surrender
* USS Missouri signing
* World War II is over
Although the fighting with Japan ended August 14, the war was not officially over until the surrender documents were signed aboard the U.S.S. Missouri on September 2. This newspaper--a military newspaper no less--has a banner headline: "Japs Sign... See More
The D-Day invasion...
Item #705549
June 06, 1944
THE HONOLULU ADVERTISER, EXTRA, June 6, 1944
* D-Day invasion of France (1st report)
* World War II German defense
* From the origin of U.S. involvement
* Nice headline for display
A displayable issue given this dramatic front page headline: "ALLIES SMASH ON" above which is dropped out of a black box: "EXTRA". Various war-related subheads and map show... See More
Hamilton's historic plan for a National Bank...
Item #705541
December 25, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, Dec. 25, 1790
* First Bank of the United States planning
* Secretary of Treasury Alexander Hamilton
The front page has the" "Plan Of A National Bank, As laid before the House of Representatives of the United States by the Secretary of the Treasury, the 13th instant."
This was the very historic--and significant plan of Alexand... See More
Captured by Indians... Treasury Dept. document on the historic Funding Act of 1790...
Item #705539
September 25, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Sept. 25, 1790
* re. United States Funding Act of 1790
The back page has a "Proclamation" signed by the King of France: Louis.
The front page has a notable item headed: "Treasury Department" concerning the historic Funding Act of 1790, whereby the new federal government assumed the debts of the individual states incurre... See More
By the Shaker Community...
Item #705533
THE SHAKER, Shakers, New York, and Shaker Village, New Hampshire, February, 1876 * Uncommon publication
A monthly publication "Published By The United Societies" for those in the Shaker community, quite famous today for the style of furniture they produced.
Much religious content as might be expected.
Eight pages, 9 1/4 by 12 1/2 inches, glued at the spine, very nice ... See More
Boer War newspaper, "Special Siege Edition" on necessity paper...
Item #705532
April 30, 1900
THE MAFEKING MAIL--SPECIAL SIEGE EDITION, South Africa, May 14, 1900
* Rare Boer War publication
A fascinating newspaper published during the Boer War under "siege" conditions. Note above the dateline: "Issued Daily, Shells Permitting".
Items include: "Events of the Day" "Eloff Takes the Fort" "The Baralongs Rose to the Occasion"... See More
Battle of Fort Donelson.... Lincoln on Emancipation... Constitution for Deseret...
Item #705524
March 12, 1862
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, March 12, 1862
* Battle of Fort Donelson - Tennessee
* Abraham Lincoln & emancipation
* State of Deseret - Utah - Mormons
The front page begins with: "Are the Abolition, Free Negroites to Force this War into One of Emancipation?" which is a prophetic article. Also: "Sec. Chase Working Slaves on Southern Plantations". Inside ha... See More
Best San Francisco earthquake issue to be had...
Item #705521
April 19, 1906
THE CALL-CHRONICLE-EXAMINER, San Francisco, California, April 19, 1906
* Best San Francisco earthquake issue to be had
This newspaper is destined to be--if not already--one of the premiere issues of the early 20th century.
See the photos for the great headlines and reports found not only on the front page but on all four pages.
Due to the destruction of the presses in San Franc... See More
Chasing down Jack the Ripper in 1888...
Item #705513
October 18, 1888
THE TIMES, London, England, Oct. 18, 1888
* Jack the Ripper Whitechapel murders
* Best title to be had (very rare as such)
"Jack the Ripper" reports were common in the latter half of 1888, capturing the interest of people on both sides of the Atlantic as evidenced by the reports in many newspapers in the United States. It was the international "sensation" of ... See More
The French evacuated Yorktown... Treaty particulars arrived in Paris...
Item #705509
April 03, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 3, 1783
* Revolutionary War Era
* 18th century original
* From The Enemy
The back page includes: "...an account that an American frigate had arrived at Nantes, on board which came...This gentleman, who is in the service of Congress, has brought over the outlines of the treaty which is to be definitive between America and Great Br... See More
The Captain Huddy and Captain Asgill affair...
Item #705508
July 16, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 16, 1782
* American Revolutionary War
Page 3 has a nice accounting of the controversial hanging of American patriot Capt. Huddy and the resulting Asgill Affair including: "...Capt. Lippencot (the executioner of Capt. Huddy) was under trial of a court martial...that he would be condemned & punished; for it has been proved that he delibe... See More
The latest improvement on the bicycle...
Item #705503
August 19, 1868
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Aug. 19, 1868
* Early bicycle - velocipede - Hanlon Brothers
Inside is an article: "Improvement in the Velocipede" accompanied by a print of "Hanlons' Patent Improved Velocipede", an early model of a bicycle.
Other interesting illustrations and articles on the latest inventions & improvements of the day.
Sixteen pages, ... See More
A Philip Burke caricature of Donald Trump...
Item #705502
December 17, 1991
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, December 17, 1991
* Donald Trump caricature
* 25 years before presidency
Philip Burke's caricature of Donald Trump is featured on the cover. Known for his depictions of U.S. Presidents, it is nice to have his illustration of Donald Trump long before his presidency. The related article, "TRUMP - BEGINNING OF THE END", begins on the front... See More
Two eye-witness accounts of the Great Chicago Fire...
Item #705499
October 29, 1871
SAN DIEGO DAILY UNION, California, Oct. 29, 1871
* The great Chicago fire
* Accounts by eyewitnesses
The top of the middle column has: "LETTER FROM CHICAGO" "Description of the Fire by an Eye-Witness--A Graphic Account--After the Fire--The Future--A Hopeful Outlook". This is followed by another letter with column heads.
The text concerning the historic Chica... See More
1796 Samuel Adams...
Item #705498
July 30, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 30, 1796
* Samuel Adams, Massachusetts governor
* 18th century American original
The front page has a full column taken up with an Act of the Mass. legislature signed in type by its governor: Samuel Adams.
Four pages, very nice condition.... See More
Nice print of the Chicago baseball team...
Item #705497
June 06, 1885
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, June 6, 1885
* Chicago White Stockings w/ Cap Anson
Certainly the most notable print in this issue is the page 5 half page print captioned: "Illinois--The Chicago Baseball Club" showing the entire team in uniform, with a nice article on them on another page.
This is a very nice print, and increasingly rare to find such early baseball image... See More
One of the earliest baseball illustrations to appear in any periodical...
Item #705496
December 27, 1856
PORTERS SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Dec. 27, 1856
* Earliest of baseball diagrams
* Pre-American Civil War era
This issue of this once popular sporting journal features one of the earliest baseball illustrations to appear in a periodical.
This simple illustration, which is actually a 3 by 3 inch diagram, shows the position of the players, and is part of an article: "Base Ball"... See More
Thoughts on a peace treaty & the independence of America...
Item #705495
October 15, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 15, 1782
* Possible peace treaty ?
* American Independence ?
The entire front page and one-third of page 2 are taken up with a lengthy letter concerning the situation with America and the terms for a peace treaty, with much thought on independence.
The opening statement sets the tone for this notable report: "Nothing can equal the ... See More
Great full page baseball print... Rare Bocce Ball print...
Item #705492
August 31, 1889
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Aug. 31, 1889 The full front page is a nice print: "At Lake George Landing--Saluting the Passengers".
But likely the most significant print is a great full page: "A Base-Ball Incident--Caught Between The Bases" which shows a player caught in a rundown.
Other good prints include a half page: "Gioca Di Bocci--Summer Afternoon... See More
The Colfax, Louisiana massacre...
Item #705491
April 15, 1873
NEW YORK HERALD, April 15, 1873
* Colfax massacre of 1873 Louisiana
* Former Confederate soldiers
* African Americans - freedmen
The top of page 7 has one column headings: "The Negro Riot In Louisiana" "Colfax Grant Parish in Possession of the Negroes--A Reign of Terror--The Whites Arming for Resistance".
Sixteen pages, nice condition.
AI notes: Th... See More
Civil War letter from 1863...
Item #705209
February 28, 1863
A letter datelined: "Camp near Fredericksburg, Va. March 22, 1863".
* Original Civil War soldier's letter
* Encampment near Fredericksburg
It is written to his "Dear Wife" with various home related items and weather conditions in Virginia, etc. It is signed: William A. Bartlett.
Four pages, 5 by 8 inches, easy to read, nice condition.... See More
1977 KISS Concert Ad & "Pumping Iron" premiere...
Item #705110
January 17, 1977
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Jan. 17, 1977
* KISS rock band concert advertisement
* First performance at Madison Square Garden
* Rock and Roll Over album Tour
* "Pumping Iron" docudrama film - movie
* World of professional bodybuilding - Mr. Olympia
* Opening day - World premiere advertisement
* Arnold Schwarzenegger - Lou Ferrigno & more
Page... See More
A rare, patriotic, satirical ballad written by Benjamin Franklin... Great on the British evacuating Boston...
Item #704673
March 30, 1776
THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, March 30, 1776
* American Revolutionary War
* Great year to have (1776)
* Benjamin Franklin song
The front page begins with a wonderful letter beginning; "The Ministry have boasted much of their regular, their disciplined troops, which they fancied capable of beating all the irregulars in the world. One would wonder how m... See More
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