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649026

Elvis is in the Army...

Item #649026

March 25, 1958

THE DETROIT NEWS, March 25, 1958 



* Elvis Presley joins the United States Army



Elvis Presley was certainly one of the most notable names of the early rock & roll era. Page 31 has a three column heading: "Elvis Rising Fast in Army" with caption. See image for text here.

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648931

P. T. Barnum's Circus Fire... Map of the city of Boston...

Item #648931

December 03, 1887

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, December 3, 1887 The issue contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day with accompanying text which include: "Main Pumping Engine of the Boston Sewage System", "Fire Engine Tender", "Burning of Rare Animals", "Boston Drainage System - Reservoirs at Moon Island", map of the "City of Boston", "Jay
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648519

From Charleston during the Civil War...

Item #648519

June 25, 1864

CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, South Carolina, June 25, 1864  This is one of just a few newspapers which printed: "Confederate States of America" in their dateline at the top of the front page (see photos). Among the front page reports are: "From General Johnston's Army" "Enemy Again Repulsed With Severe Loss" "Losses In Hooker's Corps" "The Mur... See More  

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648189

English language newspaper from Belgium...

Item #648189

February 03, 1829

THE TELEGRAPH, Brussels, Belgium, Feb. 3, 1829  Although from Belgium this is totally in the English language, published "...daily at the English Library, Rue Royale". Two black tax stamps in the masthead.

Four pages, 10 1/2 by 14 inches, nice condition.

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648186

First of this Dutch newspaper we have offered...

Item #648186

November 12, 1830

BREDASCHE COURANT NIEUWS-BLAD, Breda, The Netherlands, Nov. 12, 1830  A single sheet newspaper with a large and ornate engraving in the masthead, plus two black-inked tax stamp a the top. Totally in the Dutch language. Measures 10 by 14 inches, very nice condition.

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648078

Ruth Snyder sentenced to electric chair....

Item #648078

November 23, 1927

THE WORLD, New York City, November 23, 1927



* Ruth Snyder sentence to death

* Sing Sing Prison - electric chair

* Eventual famous photo




The top of the front page has a one column heading: "APPEALS OF GRAY AND MRS. SNYDER LOST; THEY MUST DIE, COURT RULES" with subheads. (see) Coverage on Ruth Snyder being sentenced to death by electric chair for the murder of her husband. A very ... See More  

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647137

Emperor & Empress of Austria... Terrific print of the ship Vermont...

Item #647137

June 25, 1859

GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, June 25, 1859 



* Rare publication w/ great masthead



The front page has prints captioned; "The Emperor & Empress of Austria" and: "Life In Circassia". Page 4 has a huge & very nice print of: "The United States Line-of-Battle Ship Vermont" with an article on it.

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646999

Horse racing magazine from Lexington, Kentucky...

Item #646999
THE THOROUGHBRED RECORD, Lexington, Kentucky, 1913  As the title would suggest this magazine is focused on horse racing, and the masthead notes: "A Weekly Thoroughbred Journal Published by the Thoroughbred Record Company".

The front page has a horse racing-related photo with a great wealth of text inside on the horse racing. Many horse racing advertisements as well.

Note: The... See More  

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646979

Salmon fishing & White House prints...

Item #646979

May 21, 1859

GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, May 21, 1859  The front page has a portrait of: "The Late John C. Warren, M.D." with a biography of him. Also a print of: "Hotel Des Iles Brittannique, in the Plazza Del Popolo, at Rome." with text. Inside has a nice print of: "Salmon Fishing" and: "London & Paris Fashions For May" with articles on b... See More  

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646881

FDR death...

Item #646881

April 14, 1945

TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, April 14, 1945 



* Franklin D. Roosevelt FDR

* Wash. D.C. funeral

* World War II - WWII




The top of the front page above the masthead is a nice banner headline that reads: "NATION PAUSES TODAY FOR ROOSEVELT FUNERAL" with illustration. Nice for display.

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646684

Uncommon title with a wealth of baseball reporting...

Item #646684

December 11, 1869

NATIONAL CHRONICLE - Journal of American Sports & Amusements, Boston, Dec. 11, 1869  Great masthead engraving has a sports & theater-themed engraving, a portion showing a baseball game. Page 3 is mostly taken up with "Base Ball" reports including box scores for several games, plus other statistical details of various players (see). Also: "Base Ball Gossip".

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646476

Great wealth of Civil War reporting...

Item #646476

October 16, 1861

DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, Oct. 16, 1861  A nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy. Among the front page reports are those headed: "From the Northwest--The Enemy Inactive--Extracts from a Letter from  Phillippi" "Gen. Fremont's Prospects in the West" which takes over half a column; "Secession Tricks in Europe" "Captain Todd &... See More  

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646447

The Siege of Charleston... The Averill Raid...

Item #646447

December 22, 1863

DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Dec. 22, 1863 



* Charleston SC South Carolina siege

* General William W. Averell raid




A nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederate States of America. Among the front page items are: "The Averill Raid" "From Northern Virginia" "From East Tennessee--From Northern Georgia--The Siege of Charleston" and other smaller i... See More  

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646442

From the capital of the Confederacy...

Item #646442

March 09, 1863

DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, March 9, 1863 



* Rare rebel publication



A nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederate States of America. Among the front page items are: "Bombardment of Fort McAllister" "Reported Fight at Gloucester Point" "A Rumour From the Rappahannock" "Effects of the War at the North" "The Virginia Legislature&qu... See More  

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646440

The raid on Petersburg, from the Confederacy...

Item #646440

June 11, 1864

RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, June 11, 1864 



* From the capital of the Confederacy

* Siege of Petersburg, Virginia begins




Not just a newspaper from the Confederacy, but from the capital of the Confederate States. And this issue is from late in the Civil War. Among the front page items are: "The War News" "From Bottom's Bridge" "The Raid On Petersburg" w... See More  

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646030

Early Tallahassee, Florida...

Item #646030

February 24, 1846

FLORIDA SENTINEL, Tallahassee, Feb. 24, 1846 



* Rare antebellum title



A very early newspaper from the capital of Florida, and with a nice engraving in the masthead. This newspaper is formatted much like most newspapers of the day, being complete in four pages with various local and national news reports in addition to many advertisements. This issue is among the we have in our inventory... See More  

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645953

With a print of Benedict Arnold...

Item #645953

June 20, 1863

GLEASON'S LITERARY COMPANION, Boston, June 20, 1863  The masthead features a very large heraldic eagle with a 7 inch wingspan holding in its beak a banner with the title. Mostly filled with literary items including a ftpg. story: "The Omen-Ring, or The Traitor of the Revolution" which has a print showing Benedict Arnold. Another page has some tidbits relating to the Civil War.

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645501

Popular for the colorful political cartoons...

Item #645501

July 12, 1893

PUCK, New York, July 12, 1893 



* Color political prints - cartoons



Puck was America's first successful humor magazine of colorful cartoon caricatures and political satire, publishing from 1871 until 1918. It was also the first to successfully adopt full color lithography printing for a weekly publication. The color prints are much desired for their displayability. This issue has as ... See More  

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644853

Short-lived campaign newspaper to elect Andrew Jackson...

Item #644853

July 26, 1828

UNITED STATES' TELEGRAPH--EXTRA, Washington, July 26, 1828  This was a campaign journal "...devoted exclusively to the Presidential election..." as stated in the masthead. It was published by Duff Green, who had come to Washington to establish a newspaper to promote the candidacy of Andrew Jackson. Mott says, "Green proved to be of the hard-hitting politician type of editor... See More  

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644044

Nazi-era newspaper from Poland...

Item #644044

January 01, 1936

NIEDERSCHLESISCHE TAGESZEITUNG [Lower Silesia Daily Newspaper], 1936  Printed below the eagle & swastika in the masthead is (translated) "Official Gazette of the NSDAP [National Socialist German Workers Party] And All Authorities". A Nazi newspaper from what is now Southern Poland, then known as Lower Silesia.

Twelve pages, loose at the spine, several old tape mends, minor chip... See More  

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643906

Farming-themed newspaper from Chicago...

Item #643906

July 23, 1881

PRAIRIE FARMER, Chicago, July 23, 1881  An interesting farming-themed newspaper from the Mid-West with an ornate masthead. Subtitled: "Weekly Journal for The Farm, Orchard and Fireside."

Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, various small margin tears with some chipping.

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643633

Jewish Physician Arrested... Infamous anti-Semetic "Doctor's Plot"...

Item #643633

January 13, 1953

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, January 13, 1953 



* "Doctor's Plot" in Soviet Union - Arrests

* Antisemitism - Joseph Stalin

* Viktor Abakumov




The front page has a one column heading: "Soviet Jews Seized in 'Death Plot''" with subhead. (see) The "Doctors' Plot" is considered to be the most dramatic episode of antisemitism in the Soviet Union u... See More  

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643242

Beautiful masthead in this 1795 Canterbury newspaper...

Item #643242
KENTISH GAZETTE, Canterbury, England, 1795  We seldom have titles to offer from Canterbury, and this newspaper has one of the more decorative & beautiful mastheads of the era. Note the two very detailed engravings on either side, one of which is the fabled Canterbury Cathedral. A coat-of-arms in the middle, with very ornate lettering for 'Kentish Gazette'.

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643132

One of the best mastheads we've seen... Fostering freethought...

Item #643132
THE BOSTON INVESTIGATOR, Boston, Massachusetts, 1880-1882  A newspaper which holds the distinction of being the first American newspaper dedicated to the philosophy of freethought. Each issue has a highly displayable graphic masthead which includes the text: Truth, Perseverance, Union, Justice - The Means, Happiness the End, Hear All Sides - Then Decide, with various depictions of books label... See More  

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642398

1905 Railroad Map... Springfield, Massachusetts...

Item #642398

May 19, 1905

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, March 19, 1905



* Great map of the railroads in Springfield, MA

* 1905 original

* Thumbnail photo and much re: Willis Phelps




The front page of section 2 contains a very displayable map of 1905 railroads in Springfield, Massachusetts. The map measures approximately 9 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches, and is surrounded by related text (including the thumbnail photo an... See More  

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640514

Yankees vs. Giants... World Series...

Item #640514

October 05, 1936

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, October 5, 1936



* New York Yankees vs. Giants

* World Series of baseball

* Joe DiMaggio & Lou Gehrig era

* Subway series




Above the masthead is a nice scoreboard graph showing the Giants winning 5-4. (see) The front page has a two column heading: "GIANTS TAKE 5TH GAME; YANKS LEAD IN SERIES 3 TO 2" with subheads. (see)

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640367

Early prevention Of dueling...

Item #640367
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London,  England, September, 1807  The front page of this issue has a nice masthead of St. John's Gate and contains news & stories from around the world during this very early time in history. Very interesting reading from the day it was first reported which includes an article on the prevention of dueling amongst the people.

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640365

Sea used for bathing... gypsies...

Item #640365
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, September, 1802  The first page has an an article on the use of the sea for bathing purposes. "As the origin of the General Sea-bathing Infirmary at Margate... as long as science and humanity shall be united, in facilitating the easy access to medical aid, and in perfecting the restoration of health to the lower classes of the community...&q... See More  

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639845

Very decorative masthead... Pilgrim Hall & Monument to the Forefathers...

Item #639845

August 06, 1859

GLEASON'S PICTORIAL LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, Aug. 6, 1859  This title has one of the more beautiful & ornate mastheads of the 19th century, plus each page is bordered with an anchor & chain devise.

The front includes a print of: "The Pilgrim Hall, Plymouth, Mass." with text on it, the oldest public museum in the United States in continuous operation. The back page h... See More  

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639456

Illustration of Buonaparte's house...

Item #639456

April 04, 1832

BADGERS WEEKLY MESSENGER, Clinton Hall, New York, April 4, 1832 The back page has a 2 3/4 inch by 4 inch engraving of "Buonaparte's House, at Longwood, St. Helena" which includes a detailed description.

Four pages, a hole in the masthead and at the top of the second leaf cause unrelated loss.

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639394

Reports from the Confederacy...

Item #639394

February 03, 1864

DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, February 3, 1864 



* Rare rebel title



A newspaper from the capital of the Confederate states, the city through which all news reports flowed during the Civil War. The front page has much on the war with items headed: "From the Blackwater Region" "The Enemy at New Bern, North Carolina" "From Charleston" "Arrest of Ex-Se... See More  

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638848

New York City teacher strike...

Item #638848

April 11, 1962

THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, April 11, 1962  The front page carries a seven-column, two-line headline "Pupils Riot as Strike Cripples N.Y. Schools" with subhead "Student Fists Fly as Teachers Picket". This includes a large photo with a caption "Students Mill Around a New York High School as Striking Teachers Picket."  

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638216

Robert Stroud... the Birdman of Alcatraz...

Item #638216

February 01, 1956

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, February 1, 1956  The front page of this issue has an article entitled "The Birdman of Alcatraz". "Fortune Thrusts 3 Sparrows on Felon". "Robert F. Stroud became a world authority on birds and their diseases in a box-like little cell. He is a prisoner in Alcatraz, and has been confined in 'solitary' at various Federal penitent... See More  

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638205

Werner von Fritssch killed....

Item #638205

September 26, 1939

BOSTON TRAVELER, September 26, 1939



* General Werner von Fritsch killed

* Supreme Commander of the Army

* German High Command member




The front page has a nice banner headline above the masthead announcing: "FRITSCH MURDERED NAZI PRISONERS DAY" with subheads. (see) Very nice for display.

Complete with 24 pages, nice condition.... See More  

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637928

The Yankees are growing tired of the war...

Item #637928

January 30, 1863

DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, January 30, 1863  A nice newspaper from not only the Confederacy, but from the capital of the Confederate states. Among the front page reports are: "The War In the East" "City Intelligence" "the White Flag" "Castle Thunder Items" "What the Yankee Soldiers Say & Think of the War--Growing Sick of the Job of Crus... See More  

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637923

Road cleaning machine... Voice inscribing speech...

Item #637923

September 03, 1892

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Sept. 3, 1892  The front cover is captioned: "The New High-Service Water Tower, Brooklyn, N. Y., and Prospect Park Plaza". Within the issue are: "Betten's Rotary Engine" "J. J. Astor's Pneumatic Road-Cleaning Machine" "Abbot Rousselot's Apparatus for Inscribing Speech" "Masthead Electric Illumination"... See More  

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637694

Published by P.T. Barnum...

Item #637694
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, 1853   Phineas T. Barnum was the co-owner (see photos) of this early illustrated newspaper which preceded both "Leslie's Illustrated" and "Harper's Weekly" which would become immensely more successful. This effort by Barnum and the Beach brothers would last for only 48 issues, or less than one year.

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637526

Military punishments...

Item #637526

November 19, 1864

ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL,  New  York, Nov. 19, 1864  As noted in the masthead this was the: "Gazette of The Regular & Volunteer Forces" and as such is replete with military news of all sorts. The front page has: "The Campaign In The Shenandoah" "The Campaign In Virginia" and "The Campaign in Georgia" which carries over to pg. 2. Other war r... See More  

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637486

Early medical periodical...

Item #637486

September 23, 1831

THE JOURNAL OF HEALTH, "Conducted by an Association of Physicians" as printed  in the masthead, Philadelphia, September 28, 1831  Among the articles within are: "The Russian Cholera"; "Causes of the Epidemic Cholera"; "Syrp of Milk"; "The Acclimating Principle of Plants"; "The Pleasures of a Canter";  & more. 

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636522

Knickerbocker storm...

Item #636522

January 30, 1922

DAILY KENNEBEC JOURNAL, Augusta, Maine, January 30, 1922 



* Knickerbocker storm (blizzard) 

* Washington D.C. theater collapse disaster
 



The front page has a nice banner headline: "107 Killed in Washington Theatre Crash" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the Knickerbocker Theater disaster.

Eight pages, light toning a little wear at the folds, small addr... See More  

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636349

The Battle of Chickamauga...

Item #636349

January 02, 1864

ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL,  New  York, Jan. 2, 1864  As noted in the masthead this was the: "Gazette of The Regular & Volunteer Forces" and as such is replete with military news of all sorts. The entire front page is taken up with: "The Military Situation" giving reports from various fields of operation.

Other items in this issue include: "The Virginia Ca... See More  

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636120

Federal election reports...

Item #636120

November 09, 1796

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Nov. 9, 1796  The front page is taken up with various reports from Europe, with further reports on pages 2 & 3. Page 3 also has reports headed: "Federal Election".

The back page has: "Anecdote of Gen. Buonaparte" and various ads, including one headed: "75 Dollars Reward--Stop Thief and Runaway" with much d... See More  

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636074

Évian Conference opens.... Jewish refugees...

Item #636074

July 06, 1938

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 6, 1938



* Evian Conference in France opens

* President Franklin D. Roosevelt

* Jewish refugees fleeing Nazi Germany




The front page has a one column heading: "32 NATIONS GATHER TO HELP REFUGEES" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the opening of the Evian Conference in France. This was to discuss the plight of the increasing numbers of Jewish refu... See More  

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636072

Évian Conference opens.... Jewish refugees...

Item #636072

July 07, 1938

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 7, 1938



* Evian Conference in France opening day

* President Franklin D. Roosevelt

* Jewish refugees fleeing Nazi Germany




The top of the front page has a one column heading: "U.S. SPURNS NATIONS TO PROMPT ACTION AT REFUGEE PARLEY" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on opening day of the Evian Conference in France. This was to discuss the plight of... See More  

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635744

Anti-Catholic newspaper...

Item #635744

March 07, 1835

THE DOWNFALL OF BABYLON, New York, March 7, 1835 



* 19th century anti-Catholic publication



A quite rare & unusual weekly (later semi-monthly) newspaper with strong anti-Catholic leanings published by: "Samuel B. Smith, Late a Popish Priest", as noted in the dateline. This newspaper published from 1834-1839 & features an engraving in the masthead showing various churche... See More  

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633888

1913 World Series... Christy Mathewson....

Item #633888

October 11, 1913

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, October 11, 1913



* World Series of baseball  (game 4)

* New York Giants vs. Philadelphia Athletics

* Chief Bender wins 2nd game of series




The top of the front page has one column headings that include: "BENDER WINS AGAIN" "Macks Increase Lead" "Giants Fight Vigorously" and more with box scores and photo. (see) Covera... See More  

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632542

Baseball's Black Sox scandal trial begins...

Item #632542

July 18, 1921

THE WORLD, New York, July 18, 1921  The top of the first column of pg. 8 has: "FIRST INNING OF BASEBALL TRIAL TO BEGIN TO-DAY" "Burns and Gedeun Refuse to Be Interviewed by Attorneys for indicated Sox" which makes the beginning of the infamous "Black Sox" scandal trial. The text takes half a column.

Complete in 18 pages, a small library label within masthead, ot... See More  

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631746

Early flight... Military maneuvers... Color cover...

Item #631746

September 07, 1918

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, September 7, 1918 Interesting full ftpg. diagram-illustration about dogfighting: "Tricks used in aerial combat: First, the 'horizontal vrille'; second the 'retournment'; third, the change of direction; and fourth, the 'renversement', all as seen from the side."

Inside the issue are a variety of articles, illustrations, and advertise... See More  

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631631

Nazi newspaper from occupied Poland...

Item #631631

July 17, 1941

DANZIGER VORPOSTEN (Danzig Outpost), 1944 "The Official Organ of the Nazi Party..." as translated from the masthead, from this occupied Polish city, present-day Gdansk. The masthead includes the eagle with a swastika. Offers an interesting view of WWII from the Nazi perspective.

Complete in four pages, folio size, some chipping & tears at the margins, rejoined at the spine, totally ... See More  

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631627

Published by P.T. Barnum...

Item #631627
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, 1853   Phineas T. Barnum was the co-owner (see photos) of this early illustrated newspaper which preceded both "Leslie's Illustrated" and "Harper's Weekly" which would become immensely more successful. This effort by Barnum and the Beach brothers would last for only 48 issues, or less than one year.

There are various prints within ... See More  

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