Andersonville Prison Trial... Captain Wirz...
Item #668743
August 26, 1865
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, August 26, 1865
* Andersonville prison trial
* Henry Wirz
The top of the front page has one column headings: "Andersonville" "The Trial of Wirz" "Dr. Bates Testimony Resumed" "Evidence of a Loyal Physician" "Sickening Details of Rebel Barbarities" "A Prisoner Killed by a Bloodhound" "Wirz Knocks a Man D... See More
The Andersonville Prison trial...
Item #668742
September 12, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 12, 1865
* Andersonville prison trial
* Henry Wirz
The back page has nearly two columns of reporting headed: "ANDERSONVILLE" "The Wirz Trial Yesterday" "More Witnesses for the Defense Demanded" "Passage at Arms Between Counsel" "Evidence of Major-Gen. Wilson". (See)
Eight pages, uncut and never bound (uncommon)... See More
On the Andersonville Prison trial... Reconstruction era...
Item #668741
September 28, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 28, 1865
* Andersonville prison trial
* Henry Wirz
The top of the front page has: "ANDERSONVILLE" "The Wirz Trial Yesterday" "How The Prisoner Fares" "A Letter To His Wife" with more (see).
Eight pages, uncut and unbound (uncommon), minor light staining, generally very nice.... See More
Book on the trial of Quakers held at Philadelphia...
Item #668701
November 18, 1693
ATHENIAN MERCURY, London, England, Nov. 14, 1693
* Rare 17th century publication
* Philadelphia Quakers trial book ad
This was a "gentleman's" newspaper very popular in the coffeehouses of early England. Interesting reading on a wide range of topics done in question/answer format. Published at a time when there were no newspapers printing in the American colonies.
Th
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* Rare 17th century publication
* Philadelphia Quakers trial book ad
This was a "gentleman's" newspaper very popular in the coffeehouses of early England. Interesting reading on a wide range of topics done in question/answer format. Published at a time when there were no newspapers printing in the American colonies.
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Impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson...
Item #668675
May 02, 1868
THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 2, 1868
* President Andrew Johnson
* Reconstruction era impeachment trial
Most of page 3 is taken up with reporting on the President Andrew Johnson impeachment trial headed: "IMPEACHMENT" "Trial of President Andrew Johnson for High Crimes and Misdemeanors" "The Impeachment Articles Argued Down on Every Point" and more. Text takes ... See More
New John Surratt trial in 1868 ?...
Item #668624
June 23, 1868
NEW YORK HERALD, June 23, 1868
* New John H. Surratt trial ?
* re. Lincoln's Assassination
Page 4 has an article headed: "The Trial Of John H. Surratt" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete with 12 pages, nice condition.... See More
Landmark Supreme Court case on affirmative action...
Item #668620
June 29, 1978
CHICAGO SUN TIMES, June 29, 1978 The front page and pgs. 4 & 5 have significant coverage of the landmark Supreme Court decision in "Regents of University of "California vs. Bakke", an historic case which upheld affirmative action.
Complete in 144 pages, tabloid size, very nice condition.... See More
1872 Benjamin Nathan murder trial...
Item #668473
September 11, 1872
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 11, 1872
* Benjamin Nathan murder
* Billy Forrester the accused
* Murder by gaslight trial
Page 4 has an article headed: "FORRESTER" "History of Hi Wanderings from the Time the Nathan Murder Was Committed Up to His Arrest in Washington" and much more. (see) Lengthy text takes up over 4 full columns, mostly trial testimony.
Other news of the d... See More
Landmark Supreme Court case on affirmative action...
Item #668342
June 29, 1978
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 29, 1978
* Regents of the Univ. of California v. Bakke
* Landmark United States Supreme Court decision
* Affirmative action upheld - race in college admission
The top of the front page has a headline: "Bakke Wins but Justices Uphold Affirmative Action" with various subheads and photo of Allan Bakke. Much more inside with a few more related photos. Loads of... See More
Serial killer & rapist Albert Fish trial...
Item #668330
March 15, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 15, 1935
* Albert H. Fish trial - creepy acts
* Serial killer, child rapist and cannibal
* "The Boogey Man" - "Gray Man"
* "Brooklyn Vampire" - "Werewolf of Wysteria"
The top of page 22 has a one column heading: "FISH CONFESSED FEELING OF GUILT" with subheads. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to... See More
Albert Fish, serial killer & rapist trial ends...
Item #668194
March 22, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 22, 1935
* Albert H. Fish court trial ends
* Serial killer, child rapist and cannibal
* "The Boogey Man" - "Gray Man"
* "Brooklyn Vampire" - "Werewolf of Wysteria"
The top of page 10 has a one column heading: "FISH CASE WILL GO TO THE JURY TODAY" with subheads. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications t... See More
Serial killer & rapist Albert Fish murder trial......
Item #667997
March 21, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 21, 1935
* Albert Fish trial - declared insane
* Serial killer, child rapist and cannibal
* "The Boogey Man" - "Gray Man"
* "Brooklyn Vampire" - "Werewolf of Wysteria"
The top of the back page has a one column heading: "FISH HELD INSANE BY THREE EXPERTS" with subheads. (see) I suspect this is one of the few public... See More
Dutch Schultz trial...
Item #667914
July 25, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 25, 1935
* New York City gangster Dutch Schultz
* Tax evasion trial beginning
The front page has one column headings: "SCHULTZ BEER RULE AND LINK TO GANGS PORTRAYED TO JURY" "Detectives Tell of His Speakeasy Activities After the Murder of Noe" and more. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous ... See More
1922 William Desmond Taylor murder....
Item #667794
February 03, 1922
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, February 3, 1922
* William Desmond Taylor shot dead
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "WOMAN IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MURDER OF A MOVIE DIRECTOR" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the murder of famed actor and director William Desmond Taylor which is still unsolved till this day.
Sixteen pages, light toning and a little wear along the... See More
Item from Sojourner Truth...
Item #667793
March 11, 1882
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 11, 1882
* Sojourner Truth
* Black Woman
* Woman's Activist
Perhaps the most interesting item in this issue is just a small, inconspicuous item on page 3 under the "Personal" column reading: "Sojourner Truth writers to us from Battle Creek, Michigan, in reference to recent published paragraphs of her having a fine home, and he... See More
Three Thomas Jefferson Acts of Congress...
Item #667301
February 15, 1808
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Feb. 15, 1808
* President Thomas Jefferson
* (3) Acts of Congress signed
The front page has over half a column taken up with three Acts of Congress, each signed in type by the President: Th. Jefferson. One relates to the impeachment trial of Samuel Chase.
Four pages, good condition.... 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
1867 John Surratt trial...
Item #667191
June 12, 1867
THE NEW YORK HERALD, June 12, 1867
* John H. Surratt trial
* re. Lincoln's Assassination
Page 10 has an article: "TRIAL OF JOHN H. SURRATT" The Legal Hitch In The Case" and more. Text takes up 2 columns.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.
1950 Preston Tucker not guilty...
Item #667142
January 23, 1950
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, January 23, 1950
* Preston Tucker not guilty (1st report)
* Automobile designer & entrepreneur
* 1948 Tucker Sedan "Tucker Torpedo" fame
The front page has a one column heading: "Tucker Will Try to Re-organize Firm" with subhead: "Accused Cleared Of Fraud Charges" (see)
Four pages, a few larger size binding holes along the ... See More
The notable Anderson vs. Poindexter Ohio slave case...
Item #666794
May 13, 1857
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 13, 1857
* John Anderson vs. Henry Poindexter
The top of page 3 has a column headed: "Important Slave Case In Ohio" which is the notable Anderson vs. Poindexter case in the Ohio Supreme Court.
Henry Poindexter, the slave of John Anderson in Campbell County, Kentucky, was given his freedom by the Supreme Court of Ohio. In 18... See More
Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. death....
Item #666712
March 06, 1935
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass. March 6, 1935
* Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. death (1st report)
* Supreme Court of the United States
* Associate Justice
The top of the front page has a two column illustration of Holmes with heading: "DEATH COMES TO OLIVER WENDALL HOLMES, JR., AT AN EARLY HOUR THIS MORNING" (see).
Complete with 8 pages, light toning at the margins, a few small bi... See More
Benjamin N. Cardozo appointed to U.S. Supreme Court...
Item #666706
February 16, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 16, 1932
* Benjamin N. Cardozo nomination
* United States Supreme Court
* President Herbert Hoover appointment
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "CARDOZO IS NAMED TO SUPREME COURT; NOMINATION HAILED" with subheads. (see) Much more on page 3 with photo. Loads of text here. First report coverage on President Herbert Hoover appointing B... See More
Nearing the end of the Scopes "monkey" trial...
Item #666411
July 14, 1925
NEW YORK TIMES, July 14, 1925
* Scopes Monkey Trial
* Dayton, Tennessee
* William Jennings Bryan
* Clarence Darrow
The top of a front page has a three column headline on the famous Scopes "monkey" trial in Dayton, Tenn.: "DARROW SCORES IGNORANCE AND BIGOTRY, SEEKING TO QUASH SCOPES INDICTMENT; STATE ARGUES FOR ITS POLICE POWER" with many subheads. Lengthy c... 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
Johnson served summons... Impeachment trial of President Johnson...
Item #666142
March 28, 1868
LESLIE'S WEEKLY, New York, March 28, 1868
* President Andrew Johnson
* Impeachment trial summons prints
Full ftpg: "Judge Nelson, Administering The Oath To Chief Justice Chase, As Presiding Officer By the Court Of Impeachment, In The Senate Chamber."
Fullpg. has two halfpg. illus: "Chief Justice Chase, As President Of The Court Of Impeachment, Administering The Oat... See More
Huge map... The Monitor vs. the Merrimac...
Item #665983
March 12, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, March 12, 1862
* Rare full front page civil war map
* Battle of Hampton Roads
* Monitor vs. Merrimack
Simply an incredible Civil War map newspaper, as the entire front page is taken up with a huge map headed: "THE EVACUATION OF MANASSAS. The Stars and Stripes Waving Over the Late Stronghold of the Rebels--The Seat of War in Eastern Virginia."
This map is v... See More
Incredible coverage of the trial of John Colt, with great graphics...
Item #665891
January 28, 1842
NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 28, 1842
* John C. Colt murder trial w/ prints
* Brother of famous gun inventor
Most of the front page is taken up with considerable detail on the intriguing murder case of John Colt, who was accused of murdering Samuel Adams the previous year. This was quite the sensation at the time.
Of special interest is the incredible graphic on page 5, with a very rare &am... See More
1873 Susan B. Anthony indictment...
Item #665806
June 22, 1873
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 22, 1873
* re. The Susan B. Anthony trial
The front page has a very small and discrete one column heading at the bottom of the last column: "The Case of Miss Susan B. Anthony--Prosecution Suspended" which is a brief mention of her recent indictment for illegal voting.
Other news of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.... See More
Nice content on the John Brown insurrection at Harper's Ferry...
Item #665709
November 19, 1859
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 19, 1859
* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid
* Harpers Ferry WV West Virginia trial
The front page has two-thirds of a column taken up with reports concerning the Harper's Ferry raid by John Brown, headed: "Insanity of Gerrit Smith" as well as; "Treatment of the Counsel of John Brown at Charlestown, Virgin... See More
The murder of Samuel Adams by John Colt...
Item #665660
September 27, 1842
NEW YORK HERALD---EXTRA, Sept. 27, 1842
* John C. Colt murder trial sentence
* Brother of famous gun inventor
This is an uncommon single sheet "extra" edition created for the expressed purpose of reporting: "Sentence of JOHN C. COLT, Convicted On The Murder of SAMUEL ADAMS on the 19th September, 1841".
This murder case was quite a sensation at the time, the detail... See More
George A. Custer on trial for leaving his command...
Item #665655
September 04, 1867
NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 4, 1867
* General George Armstrong Custer
The middle of the ftpg. has a small report headed: "The Trial of Major-Gen. Custar [sic]" which includes: "...Custar has been ordered to Fort Leavenworth for trial...on his return to Fort Wallace...Custar...left his command at Wallace & proceeded to Harker as fast as jaded horse-flesh would bear him. The... See More
Outlaw Frank James trial...
Item #665386
August 18, 1883
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, August 18, 1883
* Outlaw Frank James
* Jesse James gang
* Gallatin, Missouri trial
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. Page 4 has an article headed: "Mrs. Hite to Testify Against Frank James" with subhead. (see) This trial of the brother of outlaw Jesse James, held in Gallatin, Missouri, was concerning h... See More
Trial and execution of the notorious pirate Captain Kidd...
Item #665373
May 12, 1701
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England. A part of very significant issues which are best kept together, dated May 12 and May 26, 1701. Sold individually for a combined total of $21,250, we offer a special price for the pair:
May 12, 1701 One of the best issues of all of this title we have offered, as page 2 contains a report on the trial & sentence of the pirate Captain Kidd.
Datelined May 10, ... See More
The historic Dred Scott Decision...
Item #665256
March 07, 1857
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 7, 1857
* Historic Dred Scott Decision
* Famous former slave case
A very historic issue as page 5 has an article headed: "The Dred Scott Case Decided". This text takes about a half a column and includes the historic ruling by the Supreme Court, which begins: "The opinion of the Supreme Court in the Dred Scott case was delivered by Chief Justice T... See More
Polygamy on trial...
Item #665136
October 13, 1871
SALT LAKE DAILY TRIBUNE & UTAH MINING GAZETTE, U.T. (Utah Territory), Oct. 13, 1871
* Brigham Young - Mormons leader
* Polygamy - adultery trial
Page 2 has a notable article: "Polygamy On Trial" "Territory of Utah...The People of the U.S. in the Territory of Utah vs. Brigham Young, Sr..." "Opinion of Chief Justice McKean".
This report takes over a fu... See More
1966 Richard Speck mass murder....
Item #664977
July 17, 1966
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 17, 1966
* Richard Speck Chicago IL murders
* Student nurses
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Police Hunt Seaman, 25, In Killing of 8 in Chicago" with subhead and photo of Speck. Nice to have in this famous NYC title. Coverage on the famous mass murder of 8 student nurses in Chicago.
Complete 1st section only with all 72 pages, light t... See More
Capture of Jefferson Davis as he flees...
Item #664821
May 15, 1865
THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 15, 1865
* Confederate President Jefferson Davis caught
* Mention of him wearing women's clothes
* Abraham Lincoln murder trial
The front page first column heads include: "JEFF. DAVIS" "Details Of His Capture" "His Camp 'Surprised at Daylight on the 10th Instant" "He Disguises Himself in His Wife's Clothing, and,... See More
Ku-Klux Klan... mention of Sleepy Hollow...
Item #664787
September 16, 1871
THE WORLD, New York, Sept. 16, 1871 The front page has an article regarding the Ku-Klux Klan: "The Phantom Ku-Klux" which provides details related to the infamous Ku Klux Klan Conspiracy. The article's focus is the trial held in Raleigh, North Carolina (see).
Another unrelated but interesting front page article is: "NOT HANGED", with subhead "...the ... See More
The Mary Phagan murder case... Leo Frank...
Item #664781
October 20, 1913
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, October 20, 1913
* Leo Frank murder case
* Best title to have in
* Mary Phagan
The front page has a nice banner headline: "LOCKED DOORS GUARD WITNESS WHO DECLARES FRANK INNOCENT; DETECTIVES KEEP ALL NIGHT VIGIL IN ORDER TO ARREST HIM" with subheads. (see) This is concerning Leo Frank, defendant in the Mary Phagan murder case. Nice to have this repo... See More
Mention of Dr. Franklin... Quakers and enslaved Negroes...
Item #664642
October 09, 1783
THE SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, October 9, 1783
* Dr. Benjamin Franklin
* Slaves - Slavery - Negroes
This issue has a variety of news items concerning the end of the Revolutionary War. The front page of this issue features a report noting: "Dr. Franklin writes to a friend, that he has reason to suspect the Americans have no friends in Europe; for the same caution that now aims ... See More
The Scopes 'monkey' trial...
Item #664488
July 18, 1925
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 18, 1925
* Scopes Monkey Trial beginning
* Dayton, Tennessee
* William Jennings Bryan
* Clarence Darrow
A few of the subheads on the ftpg; "Science Ruled Out by Dayton Judge" "Arguments To Jury May End Trial Monday" "Expert Opinions to Go to High Court" with the article carrying over to page 2.
Page 2 has anoth... See More
On the impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson...
Item #664463
February 26, 1868
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 26, 1868
* President Andrew Johnson
* Reconstruction era impeachment trial
Page 3 has proceedings on President Andrew Johnson's impeachment trial, with first column heads: "WASHINGTON" "Subsidence Of The Excitement" "Preliminary Preparations for the Trial of the President" and more.
Eight pages, minor margin wear, nice condi... See More
Plea to the king to repeal taxes... Map of the Falkland Islands...
Item #664333
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1770 The reverse of the title page is entirely taken up with: "American Affairs" which is mostly a notable & lengthy address of the Virginia House of Burgesses to the King. It notes in part: "...upon former & recent occasions humbly submitted to your royal wisdom our just claims to be free & exempt from all taxes impos... See More
Charles Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping Trial...
Item #664305
January 25, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 25, 1935.
* Charles Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping Trial
* Bruno Hauptmann takes the stand
* Loads of court testimony
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "HAUPTMANN TAKES STAND, SWEARS HE WAS AT HOME NIGHT RANSOM WAS PAID" with subheads. (see) Much more inside with multiple pages of court testimony and a few related photos
... See More
* Charles Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping Trial
* Bruno Hauptmann takes the stand
* Loads of court testimony
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "HAUPTMANN TAKES STAND, SWEARS HE WAS AT HOME NIGHT RANSOM WAS PAID" with subheads. (see) Much more inside with multiple pages of court testimony and a few related photos
Charles Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping Trial...
Item #664293
October 16, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 16, 1934
* Charles Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping Trial
* Bruno Hauptmann on the stand
* Court testimony
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "HAUPTMANN ON THE STAND SHOUTS DENIAL OF MURDER; HE AND WIFE OFFER ALIBI" with subheads. (see) More inside with testimony.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in
... See More
* Charles Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping Trial
* Bruno Hauptmann on the stand
* Court testimony
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "HAUPTMANN ON THE STAND SHOUTS DENIAL OF MURDER; HE AND WIFE OFFER ALIBI" with subheads. (see) More inside with testimony.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in
Events from just after the Civil War...
Item #664164
September 14, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 14, 1865 The front page begins with a stack of heads on events from the end of the war: "Postponement of the Trial of Capt. Wirz" "The Prisoner Suffering Severely From Nervousness" "Stores About the Inflation of the Currency" "No Considerable Increase Present or Prospective" "Vast Influx of Southerns in Search of Pardon"... See More
Black Sox baseball scandal breaks...
Item #664026
July 20, 1921
NEW YORK TIMES, July 20, 1921
* Chicago White (Black) Sox scandal
* Baseball World Series fix trial begins
The front page has reporting concerning the infamous "Black Sox" baseball scandal, with a one column heading at the top: "BURNS TELLS STORY OF PLOT TO THROW 1919 WORLD SERIES" with subheads. (see) Lengthy a\rticle continues on page 3.
Complete in 32 pag... See More
Clarence Thomas confirmed to U.S. Supreme Court....
Item #663856
October 13, 1991
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 13, 1991
* Clarence Thomas confirmation process
* U.S. United States Supreme Court
* Anita Hill sexual misconduct fiasco
The front page has a nice banner headline: "Thomas Vows Not to Withdraw; Judge, GOP Allies Accuse Hill of Conspiracy" with subheads and related photo. More reporting inside. He would be confirmed a few days later. Nice to have from one o... See More
Arguing against American independence...
Item #663813
March 09, 1776
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, March 9, 1776
* Rare Revolutionary War era title
* Tory issue from Pennsylvania
* Great year to have (1776)
This was a decidedly Tory newspaper, supportive of the British efforts in America. This newspaper ended publication in June, 1778 when the British evacuated the city.
Over half of the front page is taken up with: "The following rules... See More
Leo Frank's death sentence is commuted by the governor... the angry mob...
Item #663759
June 22, 1915
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 22, 1915
* Leo Frank's death sentence commuted
* Mob starts to form
The Leo Frank case has become well known in American history for several reasons, not the least of which being the several film and television depictions of the trial, but also because Frank was a Jewish-American businessman, his case turning the spotlight on antisemitism in the United St... See More
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