Final months of the Civil War....
Item #701489
January 12, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 12, 1865 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "VERY IMPORTANT" "More Rumors About Peace" "Prominent Peace Men Selected" "The Commissioners To Proceed North" "Gen. Butler's Removal" and more.
Eight pages, nice condition.
The lottery to keep Jefferson out of bankruptcy...
Item #701488
May 25, 1826
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 25, 1826
* President Thomas Jefferson
* To begin a lottery to raise $$
The front page has a nice for: "Mr. Jefferson's Lottery".
Late in life Thomas Jefferson was in financial distress and his grandson organized a lottery of his holdings in an attempt to hold on to Monticello for the family. But it would not work out that w... See More
Celebrating the independence of America...
Item #701482
July 07, 1810
ESSEX REGISTER, Massachusetts, July 7, 1810 The front page has much on the: "Celebration Of American Independence". Page 2 continues with the: "Celebration In Salem" and: "Celebration In Lynn".
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, good condition.
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Lexington & Concord...
Item #701477
April 20, 1875
NEW YORK HERALD, April 20, 1875
* Battles of Lexington and Concord - Mass.
* 1st major engagement of Revolutionary War
* 100th year anniversary celebration - celebrated
Acknowledging the 100th anniversary of the beginning of the Revolutionary War, with the Battle of Lexington & Concord, this newspaper includes on page 5 a print of the statue of "Samuel Adams" whic... See More
How to administer the new District of Columbia... The Barbary War...
Item #701472
June 08, 1801
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, June 8, 1801 Pages 1 and 2 contain: "An Act Supplementary to the Act entitled 'An Act Concerning the District of Columbia' " which concerns the regulations and laws that will be enforced in this new district.
Page 2 has a letter concerning Algiers and Tripoli, relating to the First Barbary War.
Four pages, slightly irregular at the blank... See More
Tony Canzoneri vs. Jack Kid Berg... boxing...
Item #701452
April 25, 1931
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, April 25, 1931
* Tony Canzoneri retains World title
* Lightweight boxing championship
* vs. Jack Kid Berg
The front page of the sport's section has a banner heading: "Tony Canzoneri Retains Lightweight Title By Knocking Out Jack 'Kid' Berg in Third Round" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 24 pages, light toning and a little wear at the... See More
1937 year in sports w/ photos....
Item #701430
December 26, 1937
SPORT'S SECTION ONLY of the New York Times, Dec. 26, 1937
* The year in sports for the year of 1937 w/ photos
* Lou Gehrig & Joe DiMaggio - Joe Louis & much more
This section is filled with the top sport's stories of the year with banner headlines, photos, and loads of text. Too much to mention here.
Complete sport's section only with all 10 pages, light toning and some... See More
1942 USS Jacob Jones (DD-130) Sinking...
Item #701429
March 03, 1942
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, March 3, 1942
* USS Jacob Jones (DD-130) sinking
* United States Navy destroyer
* German submarine U-578 - U-boat
* Cape May, New Jersey - Atlantic coast
The front page has a great banner headline in displayable lettering: "SUB SINKS DESTROYER OFF N.J., MANY LOST" with subhead. (see images) Terrific for display.
Complete with 28 pages, light toning at t... See More
House of David cult commune... Benjamin Purnell...
Item #701426
March 24, 1923
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, March 24, 1923
* The Israelite House of David religious commune
* King & Queen Benjamin and Mary Purnell
* Benton Harbor, Michigan cult
The front page has a two column heading: "'QUEEN'S' POISON THREAT HAUNTED WITNESS, CHARGE" with subheads. (see images) I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save... See More
Wilmer Stultz killed.... Amelia Earhart pilot...
Item #701385
July 02, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 2, 1929
* Wilmer Stultz killed in airplane crash
* Amelia Earhart pilot on famous Atlantic flight
The top of the front page has one column headings: "STULTZ IS KILLED STUNTING PLANE; TWO PASSENGERS DIE" "Earhart Pilot Crashes as He Tries 'Falling Leaf' 300 Feet Up at Mineola" and more. (see) Coverage continues on page 3 with two photos.
... See More
New England Hurricane Disaster Of 1938...
Item #701375
September 23, 1938
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 23, 1938
* New England hurricane
* 1938 Freak Storm
The front page has a banner headline: "STORM DEATHS JUMP TO 460" with subheads and updated death chart. (see images) Nice for display. Some related photos and map on the back page. Coverage continues inside with a few related photos. Always nice to have notable events in history reported i
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* New England hurricane
* 1938 Freak Storm
The front page has a banner headline: "STORM DEATHS JUMP TO 460" with subheads and updated death chart. (see images) Nice for display. Some related photos and map on the back page. Coverage continues inside with a few related photos. Always nice to have notable events in history reported i
Donn Fendler found in Maine's Mount Katahdin...
Item #701372
July 26, 1939
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, July 26, 1939
* Donn Fendler found alive
* Mount Katahdin in Maine
* Rye, New York 12 year old boy
The top of page 8 has a two column heading: "Rescued Boy Scout Tells About His 9 Days in Woods" with subhead. (see images) Coverage on Donn Fendler being found alive after surviving 8 days in the mountains of Maine.
Complete with 38 pages, light toning at ... See More
1931 Battle of Evarts... Harlan, Kentucly...
Item #701364
May 07, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 7, 1931
* Battle of Evarts - Coal miners - mining
* Harland County Wars - Kentucky
The top of page 2 has a one column heading: "BLASTS IN MINE ZONE ALARM KENTUCKIANS" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 48 pages, light toning at the margins, a little irregular along the spine, nice condition.... See More
1883 Alfred Packer cannibalism trial...
Item #701362
April 14, 1883
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, April 14, 1883
* Alfred Packer trial
* Saguache, Colorado
* Cannibalism - murders
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. Page 3 has an brief article headed: "The Trial of Packer" See image for text here.
This issue is not fragile as newsprint back then was made of cotton and linen rags, allowing them to re... See More
1956 Suez Crisis... Jews-Arabs...
Item #701360
October 31, 1956
MIRROR NEWS, EXTRA, Los Angeles, October 31, 1956
* Suez Canal Crisis
* Second Arab-Israeli War
The front page has a nice banner headline: "CAIRO BOMBED; British, French Launch Air, Naval Attack on Suez" with subheads. (see images)
Complete 1st section only with all 20 pages, minor margin wear, generally in good condition.
... See More
Great Blizzard of 1899...
Item #701356
February 14, 1900
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Feb. 14, 1900
* Great Blizzard of 1899
* Great Arctic Outbreak
* St. Valentine's Day snowstorm
The top of the front page has a one column headings: "SOUTH STILL FROZEN" & "ZERO IN FLORIDA" with subheads. (see images) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues th... See More
1930 University if Illinois track & field...
Item #701345
March 08, 1930
SECTION II (sports) only of the Chicago Sunday Tribune, March 8, 1930
* Lee Sentman's World hurdles record
* University of Illinois Fighting Illini
* Track and field competition
The front page of this section has a nice banner headline: "ILLINI HURDLER TIES RECORD IN BIG 10 TRIALS" with subheads. (see)
Complete section II only, rag edition, a few small binding holes along t... See More
British advance towards Baltimore... So much more...
Item #701344
September 14, 1814
NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 14, 1814 The front page has a lengthy letter signed by: Isaac Chauncey, to the Sec. of the Navy concerning the naval events he has been involved in, followed by a letter signed: Jacob Brown, to Commodore Chauncey concerning military events near Fort George. Also a letter from Chauncey to Brown from Kingston, which carries over to page 2.
Pages 2 & 3 continue with ... See More
Acknowledging the end of the War of 1812...
Item #701343
April 22, 1815
NEW YORK HERALD, April 22, 1815 Page 3 has a letter from Major General Andrew Jackson to the Secretary of War, dated at New Orleans, acknowledging: "...the receipt of your letter advising of the ratification of the treaty of peace between G. Britain and the United States..." and that he would parole his soldiers. It is signed in type: Andrew Jackson.
This is followed by his: "... See More
President Buchanan's cabinet...
Item #701333
April 11, 1857
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 11, 1857 Nice full page shows: "The Cabinet" of President Buchanan, with displayable portraits of the seven men, with an accompanying article.
a print of: "Robert J. Walker, the New Governor of Kansas". There are 5 prints on the war between Persia and England.
The back page has 4 cartoons.
Sixteen pages, great condition.... See More
Slavery ads...
Item #701331
August 06, 1828
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Aug. 6, 1828 The front page has 3 slave-related ads including: "Slaves Wanted" and: "For Sale, A Negro Man aged about 26 years...". Page 3 has a: "Fifty Dollars Reward" for a runway, with much detail.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, nice condition.
Printing Savannah's first Union-occupation newspaper...
Item #701293
January 21, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 21, 1865 The full front page is a: "View of General Butler's Dutch Gap Canal Before the Explosion of the Bulkhead". Inside has a full page print: "The Union Army Entered Savannah on the 21st December and on the 24th the First Number of the 'Loyal Georgian' Was Issued."
Other prints within include: "Rear-Admiral D... See More
Illustrated newspaper aimed at the female audience...
Item #701291
September 27, 1873
FRANK LESLIE'S CHIMNEY CORNER, New York, Sept. 27, 1873 An illustrated newspaper not unlike 'Leslie's Illustrated' however the focus was mostly on women's issues and interests. Various stories as well.
Sixteen pages, never bound nor trimmed so it folds out to a single sheet, nice condition.
The first issue published...
Item #701290
April 15, 1871
THE ILLUSTRATED CHRISTIAN WEEKLY, New York, April 15, 1871 This is the volume 1, number 1 issue.
Among the many illustrations is a full front page print of a man reading a newspaper (great for display for a newspaper collector), "The Tenement House--The Five Points" "The Prayer Meeting" and more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed so it folds out to a single sheet, ni... See More
Printed to promote the Centennial Exposition...
Item #701281
March 01, 1875
CENTENNIAL AND JOURNAL OF THE EXPOSITION, Philadelphia, March, 1875 This was a short-lived newspaper that began in April, 1873, "...the first newspaper exclusively devoted to the great project of the celebration of the hundredth anniversary of the political life of our country...".
The front page features a large print of: "The Horticultural Hall Or Conservatory".
Eight... See More
Pre-Civil War California...
Item #701279
April 08, 1856
EVENING BULLETIN, San Francisco, April 8, 1856
* Very rare old West publication (early)
* Gold rush mining - miners - 49ers era
* Soon after statehood - joining the Union
A large size newspaper with various news of the day. Wide, never-trimmed margins, somewhat crudely rejoined at the spine, tears near margins, irregular at the bottom margin but with no text loss. Folder ... See More
Published by the famed Grand Opera House...
Item #701275
January 18, 1879
GRAND OPERA HOUSE, (New York), Jan. 18, 1879 This is essentially an in-house newsletter for this famous venue, which notes in the masthead: "The Most Magnificent Theatre In The World".
Pike's Opera House, later renamed the Grand Opera House, was a theater in New York City on the northwest corner of 8th Avenue and 23rd Street, in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan. It was co... See More
Existed for only 20 issues...
Item #701274
August 01, 1835
THE ZODIAC, Albany, August, 1835 This was a short-lived monthly paper: "Devoted To Science, Literature, and The Arts" as noted in the masthead. This is the volume 1, number 2 issue of a paper that existed for just 20 issues. The masthead features a nice, planetary engraving.
Complete in 16 pages, 9 by 11 3/4 inches, some light damp staining, nice condition.
1937 Lincoln Tunnel opens (day of)...
Item #701266
December 21, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 21, 1937
* Opening of the Lincoln Tunnel (day of)
Page 3 has a four column diagram: "Principal Arteries Leading To And From The Lincoln Tunnel" Also a one column heading: "GOVERNORS TO OPEN NEW TUNNEL TODAY" with subheads. (see) Probably only found in a New York City publication.
Complete in 48 pages, light toning at the margins, small lib... See More
For the preservation of useful information...
Item #701252
January 01, 1831
THE REGISTER OF PENNSYLVANIA, Philadelphia, Jan. 1, 1831 The purpose is noted in the masthead: "Devoted to the Preservation of Every Kind of Useful Information Respecting the State". Much of the content is political and economic-focused.
Sixteen pages, 8 1/4 by 10 3/4 inches, never bound nor trimmed so some leaves are attached at the top, foxing to front pages folds, generally goo... See More
An angel in the masthead...
Item #701249
September 05, 1840
TRUMPET & UNIVERSALIST MAGAZINE, Boston, Sept. 5, 1840 A religious newspaper that features an engraving of the angel Gabriel in the masthead.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, various damp staining & foxing, minor loss at the blank spine, some fold wear.
This title existed for just two years...
Item #701246
April 04, 1861
RAILROAD MERCURY, Groton Junction, Massachusetts, April 4, 1861
* American Civil War outbreak close era
A quite rare, weekly title that existed for just two years. Although "railroad" is in the title this seems to be a regular general-interest newspaper with no focus on railroading.
Four pages, nice condition.
Six scenes of New Zealand...
Item #701245
July 04, 1891
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, July 4, 1891 Among the many prints within is a nice full page, with six scenes, captioned: "Pelorus Sound And Goldfields of Mahakipawa, Marlborough, New Zealand".
A wealth of other prints as well.
Complete in 32 pages, slightly irregular at the spine from disbinding, very nice condition.
Fruit gathering in California...
Item #701244
September 26, 1891
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Sept. 26, 1891 Among the many prints within is a very nice full page captioned; "Fruit Gathering In California" which also includes an inset: print "Sun Drying Peaches and Apricots". Unusual to find prints ofd California in a 19th century British magazine.
Complete in 32 pages, great condition.
Great farming print of Manitoba...
Item #701243
October 24, 1891
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Oct. 24, 1891 Among the many prints within is a very nice, doublepage centerfold captioned: "Canadian North-West Farming: Reaping the Harvest in Manitoba", Canada.
Complete in 32 pages, great condition.
Great doublepage print with thirteen scenes of British Columbia...
Item #701241
November 04, 1882
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Nov. 4, 1882 Among the many prints within is a great doublepage centerfold, tipped-in (no binding holes at the fold) captioned; "Sketches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia" of which there are 13, each captioned.
Complete in 28 pages, light lamp staining at the bottom margins, not close to the caption of the Canada centerfold, very nic... See More
Typical Victorian era design and artwork with the outer wrappers...
Item #701240
April 01, 1881
THE AMERICAN HOME MAGAZINE & ILLUSTRATED LIBRARY, Portland, Maine, April, 1881 One of many such publications that were popular post-Civil War, typically with literary content and various illustrations. This issue is particular in still having the very ornate, green outer wrapper. Typically the wrappers were removed when bound into annual volumes, but this issue was never bound.
The fron... See More
Remembering the Civil War of 20 years previous...
Item #701238
February 18, 1882
PICTORIAL WAR RECORD, "Battles Of The Late Civil War", New York, February 18, 1882 This was a reflective weekly featuring prints: "...Reproduced from the Current Illustrated Journals of 1861 - 1865...".
The front page print: "Bivouac Feast - A Successful Forage After the Occupation of Munson's Hill" with more inside.
Eight pages, a bit irregular at the spi... See More
First of this Scottish newspaper we've located...
Item #701234
June 14, 1847
THE ABERDEEN CHRONICLE, Scotland, June 14, 1847
* Rare publication
This is the first of this Scottish newspaper we have encountered. Page 3 under: "America" is a letter titled: "Emigration to His Britannic Majesty's Province of Upper Canada" signed in type: James Buchanan.
Also on page 3: "Further Particulars of the Revolution in The Brazils' includin... See More
Interesting font for a masthead...
Item #701231
January 20, 1827
LITERARY CADET, Providence, Rhode Island, Jan. 20, 1827 Although the title would suggest it is entirely literary content, there is much news of the day as well. The most interesting feature is the masthead which uses an unusual font for the type.
Four pages, good condition. A volume 1 issue.
Boston Bruins win 1939 Stanley cup...
Item #701226
April 17, 1939
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., April 17, 1939
* Boston Bruins - NHL Hockey
* Wins Stanley Cup title
The top of page 10 has a three column heading: "Boston Bruins Defeat Maple Leafs Again and Capture First World's Hockey Championship in 10 Years" with subheads, lineups and photo of Bill Cowley. (see images). First report coverage on the Boston Bruins winning th... See More
1928 Great Rockford airplane... Bert Hassell...
Item #701220
August 20, 1928
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Aug. 20, 1928
* Bert R. J. Hassell - aviation pioneer
* The Greater Rockford Airplane - Illinois
* Missing in Greenland ?
The front page has a nice banner headline: "U.S. ORDERS HASSELL SEARCH" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display.
Complete with 34 pages, rag edition in great condition. ... See More
Death by duel of naval hero Stephen Decatur...
Item #701219
March 25, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 25, 1820
* Stephen Decatur killed (1st report)
* United States Navy commodore
* Duel vs. James Barron
The ftpg. has an article with small head: "Melancholy Occurrence" which begins: "A duel was fought on Wednesday...between the victor of the Macedonian, Com. Decatur, and com. Barron who commanded the Chesapeake frigate...Th... See More
Yom Kippur War begins in 1973...
Item #701218
October 11, 1973
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., Oct. 11, 1973
* Valley of Tears - Golan Heights
* Yom Kippur War beginning
* Israel vs. Egypt - Syria & more
* Arab-Israeli conflict - Arab States
* Jews - Jewish - Judaica
The front page has a three column heading: "Israel Claims Golan Control" and related photo. (see images) More inside.
Complete 1st section only with 12 pages, nice conditio... See More
1961 Hugh Hefner's letter to the editor...
Item #701216
November 09, 1961
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 9, 1961
* Hugh Hefner - Playboy magazine fame
* New Orleans Playboy Club & segregation
* His letter to the editor assailing the laws
Page 2 has a letter to the editor from Hugh Hefner headed "From Playboy's Hugh Hefner" complaining about the segregation laws in New Orleans affecting his Playboy Club there. This club jus... See More
1967 "The Graduate" opening week movie review..
Item #701211
December 28, 1967
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Dec. 28, 1967
* "The Graduate" opening week movie review
* Romantic comedy drama film - Dustin Hoffman
Page 33 has a review under the heading: "Films"; The Graduate" This film made it's premiere in New York City the same week. I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no rea... See More
Yellow Fever epidemic in 1873 Memphis...
Item #701204
November 01, 1873
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 1, 1873
* Yellow fever - jack outbreak
* Memphis, Tennessee epidemic
The top of page 4 has a one column heading: "AFFLICTED MEMPHIS" with subhead. (see images) Text takes up almost 2 full columns.
Other news of the day. Complete with all 12 pages, nice condition.
Bombing of Pearl Harbor imminent ?...
Item #701203
December 02, 1941
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, Dec. 2, 1941
* Pre-Pearl Harbor attack on America
* Just a few days away - imminent
Complete with all 26 pages, small library label on the front page, light toning at ... See More
Ben Franklin appointed agent...
Item #701189
December 19, 1771
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 19, 1771
* Benjamin Franklin appointed agent
* Pennsylvania Assembly in London
Page 6 begins with a report headed "America" from Philadelphia noting in part: "...Benjamin Franklin, Esq., is appointed Agent for this province at the Court of Great Britain, for the ensuing year."
Other news of the day, mostly European, plus a... See More
1945 Firebombing of Osaka, Japan...
Item #701182
March 14, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 14, 1945
* Firebombing raid on Osaka, Japan
* United States Air Force B-29 bombers
* Crossing the Rhine at Remagen, Germany
The front page has a banner headline: "NEW B-29 BLOW FIRES 4 SQUARE MILES OF OSAKA" with subheads. (see images)
Also: "AMERICANS 2 MILES FROM RUHR SUPERHIGHWAY AS THEY EXPAND BRIDGEHEAD UNDER AIR COVER" with subheads and ... See More
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