Very early 1767 tennis report...
Item #688318
April 14, 1767
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 14, 1767
* Very early - 18th century tennis
The front page has: "A Further Account of the Patagonian Indians".
Inside has a rare & very early tennis report: "Yesterday the great match at Tennis between Tomkyns and Maccon was determined in favour of the latter; many of the nobility were present, and considerable bets depending.&q... See More
Two front page Civil War maps...
Item #687248
October 13, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 13, 1861 The front page has two maps titled: "THE AFFAIR AT CHICAMACOMICO" and "THE FIGHT AT SANTA ROSA ISLAND" which is in Florida near Pensacola Bay.
Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "THE REBELLION" "Advance of the Rebels on the Potomac" "Battle Between the Rebels and Col. Wilson's Regiment Near For... See More
Nile Kinnick & Iowa upsets Notre Dame...
Item #686639
November 12, 1939
SARASOTA HERALD-TRIBUNE, Florida, November 12, 1939
* Nile Kinnick's touchdown upsets Notre Dame
* Iowa Hawkeyes - NCAA college football
Page 6-B has a one column heading: "NOTRE DAME IS UPSET BY IOWA" (see)
Complete first 2 sections only with 20 pages, nice condition.
Death of Fred and Ma Barker...
Item #685568
January 17, 1935
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, Jan. 17, 1935
* Ma Barker and Fred Barker
* Florida outlaws killings (1st report)
Under the one column front page heading: "BANDIT FORAYS SPUR FEDERAL CRIME ATTACK" with subheads is a brief report from Florida on the killings of Ma and Fred Barker, infamous 1930's gangsters. A more lengthy report is on page 2. (see)
Complete in 34 ... See More
States expected to secede from the Union....
Item #684485
November 28, 1860
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 28, 1860
* Southern crisis
* Secession talks
Among the front page column heads report tension from just before the Civil War are: "THE SECESSION MOVEMENT" "Views & Intentions of the Republican Leaders in Congress" "Message of Gov. Gist to the South Carolina Legislature" The State Bound to Secede" "He Thinks Sou
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* Southern crisis
* Secession talks
Among the front page column heads report tension from just before the Civil War are: "THE SECESSION MOVEMENT" "Views & Intentions of the Republican Leaders in Congress" "Message of Gov. Gist to the South Carolina Legislature" The State Bound to Secede" "He Thinks Sou
Terry Jo Duperrault survives ordeal at sea....
Item #684147
November 17, 1961
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 17, 1961
* Terry Jo Duperrault survives at sea
* 11 year old girl lost for 4 days in Atlantic
* Bluebelle (ship) mass murder and scuttle
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Shipwrecked Girl, 11, Rescued After 4 Days on Raft in Atlantic" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage here.
Complete with 72 pages, light tonin... See More
Great issue on the death of John D. Rockefeller...
Item #683945
May 24, 1937
LOS ANGELES EXAMINER--EXTRA, May 24, 1937
* John D. Rockefeller death
* Oil tycoon (nice headline w/ photos)
The front page has a very bold & large banner headline reporting: "ROCKEFELLER DIES ! " with subhead: "Oil Fortune Founder Succumbs in Florida; Ill for Only Two Days" with a very large photo of him. Inside has many photos of him, his family & his li... See More
Very first appearance of Walt Whitman's poem "Orange Buds by Mail from Florida"...
Item #683733
March 19, 1888
NEW YORK HERALD, March 19, 1888 Page 4 has a brief poem titled: "Orange Buds by Mail from Florida" signed in block type: WALT WHITMAN .
This is the very first appearance of this poem as verified by the Walt Whitman Archive, significant as such. It would later appear in his noteworthy compilation "Leaves of Grass".
Complete in 10 pages, light toning, more so at the... See More
Early from the capital of Florida...
Item #683662
October 21, 1854
THE FLORIDIAN AND JOURNAL, Tallahassee, Florida, Oct. 21, 1854
* Rare antebellum publication
Only rarely do we find antebellum Florida newspapers, particularly from the capital. Formatted much like other newspapers of the day with various news reports both local & national, and a wealth of ads as well.
The complete front page is taken up with the continued: "Laws Of Th... See More
Seminole Indian War at an end... Latest on the Mormons...
Item #683621
June 01, 1839
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 1, 1839 The front page has half a column headed: "Interesting From Florida - The Florida War Ended" which includes the official "General Orders" of Major General Alexander Macomb on the end of the war with the Seminole Indians. Prefacing remarks note in part: "...to relieve Florida of the remnant of her savage inhabitant... See More
Early from Florida...
Item #682206
November 04, 1848
THE FLORIDIAN, Tallahassee, Florida, Nov. 4, 1848
* Rare antebellum publication
Nineteenth century newspapers from Florida are uncommon, particularly those from before the Civil War. Here is such an issue from the capital city of Florida, three years before the Civil War.
Over half of the ftpg. has various political Acts and documents signed in type by the President: James K. Polk. Va... See More
North Carolina rebels against the Confederate government...
Item #681774
August 03, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 3, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Threatened Rebellion of North Carolina to the Richmond Government" "Jeff. Davis and the Confederacy Denounced" "Important From Charleston" "Erection of New Rebel Batteries on James Island" "Depredations by the Florida" and much more. Nice war content in... See More
Naval exploits at Pensacola, Florida...
Item #681599
October 15, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 15, 1861 The front page is filled with ads, with Civil War column heads on pages 2, 3 and 7, including: "THE REBELLION" "Official Report of the Recent Gallant Naval Exploit at Pensacola" "Important From Missouri" "Gen. Fremont About to Advance" "Reported Demoralization of the Rebel Army Under Gen. Price" and more.
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Tennessee Volunteers win 1998 college football title...
Item #681328
January 05, 1999
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 5, 1999
* Tennessee Volunteers college football
* Wins Fiesta Bowl vs. Florida State
* National Championship game
The front page has a two column photo headed: "Tennessee Is Tops"
The front page of the sport's section has a banner headline: "Tennessee Is Peerless" with subhead and related photo. (see) First report coverage continues inside ... See More
Pennsylvania forest fires...
Item #680682
May 17, 1884
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, May 17, 1884 The front cover is entitled "Pennsylvania -- The Recent Forest Fires - Women, Near Ashland, Removing Fences to Arrest the Progress of the Flames" with an accompanying article inside. Inside the issue is: "New York City -- The Formal Opening of the New produce Exchange, May 6th..."; "Pennsylvania -- The ... See More
The Seminole and Creek Indians in Florida...
Item #680424
November 26, 1836
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 26, 1836 Among the many items in this issue is: "War In Florida" concerning the Seminoles and Creeks, taking the equivalent of a full page. Also: "Tennessee Volunteers" "Voyage In Search of Lost Whalers" "From Liberia" and more.
Sixteen pages, 8 1/2 by 12 inches, some very minor foxing, other in nice conditi... See More
1899 Key West, Florida yellow fever pandemic...
Item #680158
September 19, 1899
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Sept. 19, 1899
* Key West, Florida
* Yellow fever - jack
* Epidemic - pandemic
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "AN AWFUL EPIDEMIC" 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.
Complete wi... See More
John D. Rockefeller death in 1937....
Item #678881
May 24, 1937
LOS ANGELES TIMES, 2nd Extra, California, May 24, 1937
* John D. Rockefeller death
* Oil tycoon (nice headline w/ photos)
The front page has a nice banner headline: "JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER DIES; ESTATE REPORTED AS SMALL" with subhead: "End Comes in Florida Home" and more with great pictorial. Nice for display. More on pages 7 & 8.
First section only with pages 1... See More
1929 autombile land speed record...
Item #678493
March 12, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 12, 1929
* Sir Henry O'Neil de Hane Segrave
* 1st ever to break the 200 MPH mark fame
* Breaks land speed automobile record
* Daytona Beach, Florida - "Golden Arrow"
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "SEGRAVE SMASHES AUTO SPEED RECORD IN DAZZLING DRIVE" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues on page 20... See More
1901 Jacksonville, Florida fire disaster...
Item #678367
May 03, 1901
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, May 3, 1901
* Great fire of 1901
* Jacksonville, Florida
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "FLORIDA CITY IS BURNED" 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.
Complete with 8 pages, small ... See More
New Yorkers pledge allegiance to the King...
Item #678014
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1777 * New Yorkers pledge allegiance to the King
* General William Howe proclamation
* Revolutionary War from the enemy
Near the back are several letters from the seat of the Revolutionary War in America, including: "Extract of a Letter from the Gen. Wm. Howe to Lord G. Germaine dated New York, Apr. 1, 1777" which talks of plans to des... See More
Charles Lindbergh & the American Clipper flight...
Item #677054
November 21, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 21, 1931
* Aviator Charles Lindbergh
* Sikorsky S-40 flying boat
The front page has a one column heading: "LINDBERGH DELAYED WITH CLIPPER IN CUBA" with subheads. (see) Lengthy text continues inside.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 38 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally nice.
wikipedia notes: Pa... See More
1910 USS Florida battleship launching...
Item #676768
May 12, 1910
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, May 12, 1910
* USS Florida (BB-30) launching
* United States Navy battleship
* Brooklyn Navy Yard - New York
The top of the front page has a banner heading: "Battleship Florida, Heaviest In Navy, Is Launched" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are no... See More
1911 Robert G. Fowler's trancontinental flight...
Item #676440
September 23, 1911
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Sept. 23, 1911
* Aviator Robert G. Fowler - early aviation pioneer
* 1st transcontinental airplane flight (stages) (W to E)
* Wright Brothers Model B biplane
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "AVIATOR FOWLER AGAIN FAILS TO CROSS HIGH MOUNTAINS" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "woo... See More
Death of Dale Earnhardt... In a Daytona newspaper...
Item #674814
February 19, 2001
THE NEWS-JOURNAL, Daytona Beach, Florida, February 19, 2001 (Dale Earnhardt's Fatal Crash)
* From the city where it happened
* Great for framing or as a memento
* "Black Sunday"
Whether you are a NASCAR fan or not, collectors cannot fail to admit that one of the more notable--and tragic--events in NASCAR racing was the d... See More
A journal of agriculture in Florida...
Item #674784
May 23, 1887
THE FLORIDA DISPATCH, Jacksonville, May 23, 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, minor binding slits at the blank spine, very nice condition.
Bush Wins... Then Wins Again!!!
A great pair of issues...
Item #674311
November 08, 2000
THE LEDGER, Lakeland, Florida (two issues).
* George W. Bush election & recount win
Given the attention of the current presidential election, here is a terrific--and perhaps the very best--pair of issues on the election controversy of George W. Bush's second term.
From the state of Florida, which was the focus of the turmoil of this election, the two issues have headlines which rela... See More
Civil War fighting in Florida...
Item #674212
March 10, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 10, 1864 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "Sherman's Raid in Mississippi" "The Country Perfectly Impoverished" "The Bombardment of Charleston" "More Fighting in Florida" "The Death of Col. Dahlgren" "Horrible Cruelty to a Little Slave Girl Belonging to Mrs. Davis" and more.
Eig... See More
Confederate Congress reports to the people...
Item #674202
February 25, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 25, 1864 Among the front page column heads are: "Late Southern News" "Address of the Rebel Congress" "Fierce Denunciation of the North" "Slanders Upon Our Armies" "The Expedition to Florida" "From Gen. Sherman's Expedition" "Rebel Reports of His Progress" "Occupation of Jackson "T... See More
Malcolm Campbell... Over 300 MPH in automobile...
Item #673788
March 08, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 8, 1935
* Race driver Malcolm Campbell
* Land rocket car speed record at Daytona Beach, Florida
This 44 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "Campbell Breaks Auto Record, Drives at 276.816 Miles and Hour" and more (see images) Reporting continues on page 29 with related photos (see images).
Other news of the day found t... See More
Appalachicola, Florida... Slave or free?
Item #673060
September 14, 1816
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 14, 1816 Starting on the front page and continuing within is a great article describing a banquet held in Paris to celebrate American Independence, which illustrates the great relationship held between both nations.
Another article within describes the mass migration of Negroes from in and around New Orleans to Appalachicola, Florida.... See More
Hurricane Andrew hits Miami, Florida...
Item #672612
August 25, 1992
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 25, 1992
* Hurricane Andrew hits Miami, Florida
* Category 5 Atlantic Ocean storm disaster
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "Hurricane Lashes Florida; 10 Killed, Damage in Billions" with subhead and related photo. Coverage continues inside with a few more photos.
Complete 1st section only with 30 pages, nice condition.... See More
Baseball... the technique of pitching...
Item #672105
May 11, 1895
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 11, 1895 The front page is a political cartoon by W. A. Rogers captioned: "All Broke Up - the Only Cure For A Financial Spree."
Inside has a full page with 7 scenes of: "Sandy Hook Lightship--The Only Electric Lightship in the World"; a page on "Fort Snelling, Old and News" including 5 prints/photos of the Minnesota military s... See More
New weapon is created... A stowaway slave case...
Item #671418
October 15, 1836
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 15, 1836 Content includes: "Another Slave Case" concerning a runaway slave; "War In Florida" with the Indians; "The Hindoo Exhibition" and more.
The back page has: "New Weapon" with the report stating: "We have been...shown one of the most awfully destructive weapons, made by gen. Houston's orders, ... See More
Marianna, Florida Negro lynching... Claude Neal...
Item #670707
October 27, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 27, 1934
* Claude Neal Negro lynching
* Marianna, Jackson County, Florida
The front page has a one column heading: "Lynch Negro In Florida as Girl's Slayer" (see) First report coverage on the lynching of Claude Neal at Marianna, Florida
Complete with all 30 pages, rag edition in great condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.
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1957 Northeast Airlines flight 823 disaster....
Item #669041
February 02, 1957
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 2, 1957
* Northeast Airlines Flight 823
* Douglas DC-6 airplane crash
* LaGuardia Airport takeoff
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "20 DIE, 65 SURVIVE IN PLANE CRASH ON RIKERS ISLAND DURING TAKE-OFF; 8 ON MIAMI-BOUND FLIGHT MISSING" with subheads and photo of the pilot. Also a related map. (see) Nice to have in this World fa... See More
With the plate of the Juniata River...
Item #667449
THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, August, 1788 This title has the honor of being the first successful American magazine, having begun in September, 1786 and lasting until December, 1792.Among the various articles are: "A Description of the River Juniatta" "An Account of the Foundation of New Smyrna in Florida & a Remarkable Insurrection in that Settlement" "... See More
Map of Veracruz & the castle of San Juan...
Item #667390
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1740 The prime feature of this issue is the nice foldout map of Vera Cruz, Castle of San Juan, Port of New Spain titled: "A Plan of the City and Harbour of La Vera Cruz and the Castle of San Juan De Ulua, being the Key of Traffick and the Principal Port of New Spain", folding out to measure 6 1/4 by 7 1/2 inches, with hand-tinted highlight... See More
Map of Havana, Cuba...
Item #667199
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1762 Although typically missing from most issues, this magazine still contains the full page plate titled: "Plan of the City and Harbour of Havanna" which also includes a key as to the various points of interest.An article: "Weak State of the Island of Jamaica" but the map of Jamaica is lacking.
Near the back of the issue is... See More
Sherman's report on capturing Atlanta...
Item #666546
September 14, 1864
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Sept. 14, 1864
* Fall of Atlanta, Georgia
* Gen. William T. Sherman
* Pro Confederate publication
Among the articles on the front page: "From the Shenandoah Valley" "Presidency--Lincoln and Fremont Invited to Withdraw..." "Grant's Movements" "Important From Florida" and more.
Other articles within: "Cities ... See More
Nice map of Jamaica...
Item #666213
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1762 This magazine still has the full page plate of "A Map Of the Island of Jamaica" which shows much detail. This map measures 5 by 8 inches and has tiny binding holes above the top margin, not touching the map. There is also a report which relates to it titled: "Weak State of the Island of Jamaica".There is also another art... See More
Naval events in the Civil War...
Item #661481
March 03, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 3, 1863 Among the front page column heads are: "Another Naval Disaster" "Capture of the U.S. Gunboat Indianola by the Rebels" "Capture & Burning of the Ship Jacob Bell by the Florida" "Running the Wilmington, N.C., Blockade" "Resignation of General Sigel" and more.
Eight pages, great condition.
Frank Lockhart plunges into ocean at Daytona...
Item #661409
February 23, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 23, 1928
* Race car driver Frank Lockhart
* Land speed record attempt
* Daytona Beach, Florida
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "LOCKHART IN AUTO HURTLES INTO OCEAN AT 225 MILES AN HOUR" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 44 pages, irregular along the spine, nice condition.... See More
Frank Lockhart killed at Daytona...
Item #661334
April 26, 1928
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass., April 26, 1928
* Race car driver Frank Lockhart
* Land speed record attempt death
* Daytona Beach, Florida
The front page has a one column heading: "SPEEDSTER DIES ON RACE TRACK" with subhead and small photo. (see) First report coverage continues on page 18 with photo of Lockhart.
Also a front page report on the death of famous aviator Floyd B... See More
Along The Florida Reef... 1871...
Item #659690
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, April, 1871. Featured in this issue are interesting prints of scenes "Along the Florida Reef", with lengthy supporting text. Other articles with related prints include: "The American Baron","The Pitcairn Islanders", "Frederick The Great", and more. See images for details.Complete in 150+ pages, disbound w/... See More
Lost in the Bermuda Triangle... Perhaps the most famous unsolved mystery...
Item #659633
December 29, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 29, 1948
* Bermuda Triangle Flight disappearance
* Airborne Transport DC-3 (DST) airplane
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "30-Passenger Airliner Disappears In Flight From San Juan to Miami" (see) This is an actual report of one of the mysteries in American aviation history, particularly with the controversy about the existenc... See More
1926 Miami, Florida hurricane...
Item #659512
September 20, 1926
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 20, 1926
* Miami, Florida hurricane disaster
The front page has a nice banner headline: "1,000 DEAD IN FLORIDA STORM, 3,000 HURT; MIAMI WORST HIT; 60-MILE SWATH OF DESTRUCTION LEAVES 38,000 HOMELESS; SCORES OF TOWNS ARE RAZED OR FLOODED; SHIPPING WRECKED" with subheads, related map and partial list of the dead. Nice for display. Much... See More
Malcolm Campbell... Over 300 MPH in automobile...
Item #658998
February 23, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 23, 1933
* Race driver Malcolm Campbell
* Bluebird car speed record
* Daytona Beach, Florida
The front page has a one column heading: "CAMPBELL DRIVES 272 MILES AN HOUR" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues on page 10 with related photo. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other new... See More
New weapon is created... A stowaway slave case...
Item #657929
October 15, 1836
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 15, 1836 Content includes: "Another Slave Case" concerning a runaway slave; "War In Florida" with the Indians; "The Hindoo Exhibition" and more.
The back page has: "New Weapon" with the report stating: "We have been...shown one of the most awfully destructive weapons, made by gen. Houston's orders, ... See More
1938 War Admiral wins at Hialeah Park in Florida...
Item #657531
February 20, 1938
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, section 2 (sports) only, February 20, 1938
* War Admiral's 1st win as a 4 year old
* Hialeah Park Race Track - Florida
Near the bottom of the front page of this section has a two column heading: "War Admiral Wins Hialeah Stake Before Record Crowd" Reporting continues on page 4 with related photo and race chart. First report coverage on War Admiral winn... See More
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