Conversations of a slave and Jews...
Item #594117
March 17, 1826
BOSTON RECORDER & TELEGRAPH, March 17, 1826 The front page has: "Four Jews Converted by Reading the New Testament" (see), and page 2 includes: "Conversion of a Kentucky Slave". Four pages, very nice condition.
The Reconstruction era... Cornerstone for a new Jewish synagogue...
Item #594108
April 19, 1866
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 19, 1866 Most of the front page is taken up with Reconstruction item with first column heads: "WASHINGTON NEWS" "Speech of President Johnson to the Soldiers & Sailors" "He Reiterates His Views on the Reconstruction Policy of Congress" "His Efforts for the Restoration of the Southern States" "The Rewards for Arresting ... See More
Lawrence MA fire.... Whiskey ring...
Item #594100
July 14, 1875
RICHMOND DAILY WHIG, Richmond, Virginia, July 14, 1875
* Whiskey Ring scandal
The front page has a brief item concerning a meeting of: "The American Hebrew Congregation" in Buffalo (see). Also: "The Riot In Lawrence, Mass." "The Whiskey Frauds" "Examples of Going West" points out that the grass is not always greener on the other side of the Missi... See More
The Gold Rush... Death of President Polk...
Item #594092
June 21, 1849
THE REPUBLIC, Washington, D.C., June 21, 1849
* California gold rush
* James K. Polk death
Page 3 has: "California News" which has some comments concerning the Gold Rush, followed by: "Death of Ex-President Polk" (see photos). Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, great condition.
Death of Ralph Waldo Emerson...
Item #594079
May 03, 1882
EASTON EXPRESS, Easton, Pennsylvania, May 3, 1882 Page 2 has a report on the death of Ralph Waldo Emerson which includes a print of him, captioned "The Sage of Concord" (see). Four pages, great condition.
Ted Healy death... Three Stooges creator...
Item #594045
December 22, 1937
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, December 22, 1937
* Ted Healy death (1st report)
* Three Stooges fame
This 24 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "TED HEALY DEATH IS FEARED DUE TO SUNDAY BEATING", "Autopsy Is Ordered on Comedian Creator of 'Stoogies'".
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Minor m... See More
1810 Middlebury, Vermont...
Item #594040
September 01, 1810
THE ADVISER; OR VERMONT EVANGELICAL MAGAZINE, (Middlebury), September, 1810
* Rare title
A very uncommon religious title which lasted from 1809 thru 1815. Beginning on the front page and taking 8 pages is: "Biography - A Sketch of the Life of Sir William Jones" with a wealth of religious themed content inside.
Very nice condition, 32 pages, disbound, 5 by 8 1/2 inche
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* Rare title
A very uncommon religious title which lasted from 1809 thru 1815. Beginning on the front page and taking 8 pages is: "Biography - A Sketch of the Life of Sir William Jones" with a wealth of religious themed content inside.
Very nice condition, 32 pages, disbound, 5 by 8 1/2 inche
Eight issues from the Civil War...
Item #594014
February 04, 1862
A lot of eight issues: five of the NEW YORK HERALD (Dec. 29, 1861; Aug. 28, 1862; May 30, Sept. 7 & 24, 1863) two of the NEW YORK TRIBUNE (Feb. 4 & 5, 1862) and one NEW YORK TIMES (March 7, 1863), all from during the Civil War but with little or no front page war content. There is war content inside. All complete in 8 pages, perhaps a bit loose at the spine, generally nice condition.... See More
London Olympics opening ceremony...
Item #593976
July 29, 1948
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, July 29, 1948
* Summer Olympics opening ceremony
* Wembley Stadium - London, England
Page 8 has a two column headline on page 8: "British King Opens 1948 Olympic Games, Americans Confident". See photos for 1st report coverage on the opening ceremonies at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, England.
Other news, sports and a... See More
Coca-Cola advertisement...
Item #593968
August 11, 1912
SUNDAY ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE of the DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit Michigan, August 11, 1912 The cover of this issue contains a cameo of a lady. Within the issue are a variety of articles, stories and advertisements.
This also contains a half-page advertisement inside the issue for Coca-Cola and a colored advertisement on the back page for Kellogg's Toasted Corn Flakes.
This is complet... See More
Thomas Edison advertisement...
Item #593966
October 01, 1911
SUNDAY ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE of the DAILY PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, October 1, 1911 The cover of this issue contains a young lady outside in the woods. Within the issue are a variety of articles, stories and advertisements.
The of the issue is a full page advertisement for the General Electric Company on "Edison's Dream Comes True" and contains a photo of Thomas Ediso... See More
18th century America....
Item #593957
June 24, 1797
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 24, 1797 Inside has various news reports from both Europe & America, as well as news items from Congress. Pages 3 & 4 are mostly taken up with ads.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, very nice condition.
Hudson River tunnel...
Item #593948
January 23, 1892
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 23, 1892 This issue contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions and other: Hudson River Tunnel - Motor Car - Train Car Door - Elevator - Boring Machine - Dumping Car - Weed Puller & much more.
These illustrations also have text that goes along with them. Very interesting adve
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These illustrations also have text that goes along with them. Very interesting adve
First automobile advertisement in America...
Item #593927
November 05, 1898
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Nov. 5, 1898 A very significant issue in the history of automobiles, as the noted reference work "Kane's Famous First Facts" records that the first automobile advertisement ever published in America is on the back page (not the very first appearance, which was in the July 30, 1898 issue).
The top of the back page has an advertisement headed: &
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Details on the Treaty of Aix la Chapelle...
Item #593905
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1748 One of the better items in this issue is discussion of the proceedings at Aix la Chapelle towards the treaty that would end tthe War of the Austrian Succession in Europe. A bit further on is: "The Substance of the Articles of the Definitive Treaty of Peace" which takes over a full page.Lacking the plate and map called for.... See More
Early news from America...
Item #593903
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November,1748 The most significant content in this issue would be the "General & Definitive Treaty of Peace", more commonly known as the Treaty of Aix la Chapelle which ended the War of the Austrian Succession. This treaty takes five pages.Other items in this issue are: "A Pulmonic Machine" with a print of it, appearing to be mu... See More
Lou Gehrig, Babe Ruth, & the girl who struck them out...
Item #593894
July 06, 1940
LIBERTY magazine, July 6, 1940
* Jackie Mitchell strikes out Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig
Near the back is an article: "Baseball and Ballyhoo" written by Joe Engel. The article features a photo of: "Jackie Mitchell, girl pitcher, after striking out Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig, shakes hands with the beaming Babe as Lou and Joe Engel look on." (see photos).
Complete in 66 p... See More
Washington, Kansas tornado disaster....
Item #593893
July 05, 1932
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, July 5, 1932
* Washington KS Kansas tornado disaster
This 12 page newspaper has a nice seven column headline on the front page: "4 DEAD IN 2 TORNADOES" with subheads: "Wind Strikes Town During 4th Fete" "Score Injured, Washington, Kan., Virtually Razed; Nebraska Woman Killed".
Other news, sports and advertisement... See More
Corruption in Los Angeles...
Item #593886
November 11, 1939
LIBERTY, New York, November 11, 1939 The cover of this issue shows a hunter and his dog which came upon a skunk.
Inside the issue is: "The Lid Off Los Angeles - Beginning an astounding story of corruption and vice in a great city -- and a stirring battle against them"; and more stories and advertisements. The back page features a color advertisement for Lucky Strike cigarettes.
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Popular for the colorful political cartoons...
Item #593878
July 11, 1894
PUCK, New York, July 11, 1894
* Color political prints
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 very desired for their displayability. This issue has as its politi... See More
Aviation cover...
Item #593871
September 24, 1927
JUDGE magazine, New York, September 24, 1927 The cover of this issue is entitled "Plane Jane" and is an illustration of a lady pilot about to climb into a plane. The issue is comprised of a variety of articles, poems, illustrations, stories and advertisements.
This is complete in 34 pages measuring approximately 11.25 x 8.5 inches and is in nice condition.
Philately...
Item #593865
June 01, 1890
NEBRASKA STAMP NEWS, Fremont, June, 1890 Subtitled: "A Monthly Devoted to Stamp Collecting." A very small size newspaper of 8 pages, never bound nor trimmed, measuring 4 1/2 by 7 inches, nice condition & a vol. 1 no. 6 issue.
Cornelius Vanderbilt II death...
Item #593831
September 13, 1899
WELLSVILLE DAILY REPORTER, Wellsville, New York, September 13, 1899
* Cornelius Vanderbilt II death (1st report)
This 4 page newspaper has one headlines on the front page that include: "VANDERBILT'S DEATH", "Details of How the Multi-Millionaire Passed Away" and more.with small illustration of Vanderbilt.
Other news of the day. Light browning, some spine wear, other... See More
Guiteau is found guilty... James Garfield....
Item #593828
January 27, 1882
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, January 27, 1882
* Charles Guiteau found guilty
* President James Garfield murderer
The front page has one column headlines that include: "GUILTY GUITEAU", "Sends Out an Address to the Americans People", "He Is Confident The Verdict Will Not Be Enforced", "A Special Appeal to the La... See More
Uncle Sam...
Item #593783
July 14, 1898
LIFE, New York, July 14, 1898 The full front cover of the issue is an illustration of Richmond Pearson Hobson. Within the issue is: "A New Field Battery", "At Life's Farm - In The Woods", "A Diplomatic Life"; "Our Next War". The issue has a variety of content inside including stories, poetry, a variety of illustrations and advertisements.
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Matagorda Peninsula expedition... Texas...
Item #593781
January 23, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 23, 1864 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "Important From the Gulf", "The Expedition to the Matagorda Peninsula", "The Granite City Shells the Rebels & Scatters Them", "Meade's Army", "General Kelley's Dept.", and more.
Additional Civil War reporting is found throughout.
Eight pag... See More
Jerome Park Reservoir...
Item #593777
June 01, 1901
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June 1, 1901 The front cover of this issue features five photos of "the Water Supply of New York City - Jerome Park Reservoir" which has an accompanying article within the issue. Inside is: "Double-Track Railway Viaduct Over the Des Moines River"; "The United States Experimental Model Basin"; "Removing the Disabled 65-Ton Gun ... See More
Shenandoah Valley campaign... Civil War...
Item #593774
September 15, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 15, 1864 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "CANBY" "The Latest News from Off Mobile" "Shenandoah" "Another Victory in the Valley" "Capture of an Entire Regiment with Its Officers & Brigade Commander" "Sherman" "Petersburgh" and more.
Eight pages, nice condition.
Battle of Darbytown...
Item #593769
October 12, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 12, 1864 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "RICHMOND" "Visit of the Governor General of Nova Scotia to General Grant's Headquarters" "The Casualties of Friday's Advance" "The Invasion of Missouri" "The Elections Yesterday"
Eight pages, nice condition.
Battle of Darbytown... Civil War...
Item #593768
October 12, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 12, 1864 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "RICHMOND" "Visit of the Governor General of Nova Scotia to General Grant's Headquarters" "The Casualties of Friday's Advance" "The Invasion of Missouri" "The Elections Yesterday"
Eight pages, nice condition.
Bette Davis...
Item #593765
February 02, 1936
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS SCREEN & RADIO WEEKLY, Albany, New York, February 2, 1936 The cover of this issue features a photo actress Bette Davis with a related article inside. Also within the issue are numerous Hollywood reports and photos.
Complete in 16 pages with some binding slits in the left spine, otherwise in nice condition.
Early in the Civil War....
Item #593757
August 13, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 13, 1861 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "THE REBELLION" "The Blockade Question" "Departure of Fire Zouaves for Home" "Skirmish Between a Portion of Gen. Banks' Army & the Rebels" "Suppression of Parson Brownlow's Paper in Tennessee" and more.
Eight pages, minor margin tears, nice... See More
Southern rebellion... Civil War....
Item #593754
August 30, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 30, 1861 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "THE REBELLION" "Reconnaissance of the Rebel Advanced Posts in Virginia" "Important Positions Occupied by the Enemy" "Programme of the Rebel Leaders" "300,000 Armed Rebels in Virginia" "Large Number of Rebels Mustering in Missouri" and more.
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President Taft noimated for as next presidential candidate...
Item #593739
August 06, 1912
THE FRANKLIN JOURNAL, Farmington, Maine, August, 6, 1912 The front page of this issue has a one column-wide article "Taft's Speech of Acceptance" with subheads "'Save the Constitution' The Keynote and Democrats Asked to Help" and "Spread of Socialist Doctrines Is Due to Muckraking and Should be Checked". This would be the year in which a four-way pre... See More
On the Roberts & Carlisle treason... Discussion of the American war...
Item #593710
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1779* Abraham Carlisle & John Roberts
* Treason trials - Revolutionary War
The first article: "Summary of Proceedings in the Present Parliament" takes ten pages and includes much talk of the on-going Revolutionary War, bits including: "...He enumerated a black catalogue of crimes committed by the leaders of the American rebe... See More
Controversy in this boxing match...
Item #593682
June 12, 1899
WELLSVILLE DAILY REPORTER, New York, June 12, 1899
* Bob Fitzsimmons
* James Jeffries
The top of the front page has: "AFTER THE BIG FIGHT" "Letter From the Defeated champion Pugilist" "Warns His Friends Not To Bet" "He Had But Little Confidence in Winning the Battle with Jeffries--He Denies Ever Writing the Letter & Declares it a Forgery..."... See More
Death Of English Author Percy Bysshe Shelly...
Item #593645
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Sept., 1822 Inside in the "Obituary " section is a report about the death of Percy Bysshe Shelly, one of England's foremost authors of the 19th century, and husband of Mary Shelley, the author of Frankenstein. Octavo-size, 90 pgs., full title/index pg., nice condition.
Ulysses S. Grant is nominated...
Item #593619
June 07, 1872
SALT LAKE DAILY TRIBUNE, Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, June 7, 1872
* Ulysses S. Grant
* Old West title
Page 2 has a report: "Grant Triumphant" concerning his nomination for President of the United States (see photos). A great wealth of ads from Utah 24 years before statehood.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, nice condition.... See More
Fugitive slave case...
Item #593610
June 18, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 18, 1862 The front page has a report headed: "The Rendition of Nicholas Bray's Slave Woman". This is an interesting fugitive slave report, noting: "Gov. Stanly was that Bray...said that one of his female slave had been enticed away by our troops & was held against her will...the warrant empowering Bray to search for the slave was issued; she was ... See More
Foldout plate of a castle...
Item #593600
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1770 Within this issue are 3 1/2 pages on: "A Curious Description of Dalkey and Its Seven Castles" which is accompanied by a foldout print of one of the castles. This print measures 8 by 10 inches & is in very nice condition (see). Also in this issue: "On the Disparity of the Language of N. and S. Wales" and much more.Near the ... See More
The Wright brothers fly... A nice first report...
Item #177848
January 02, 1904
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 2, 1904 The significance of this issue is the lengthier-than-most report on page 10 headed: "A Flying-Machine That Flies" which is the great and very historic report of the first successful flight of the Wright brothers at Kitty Hawk.
The article begins with a cautious note: "Stories of flying machines that fly are to be received w... See More
For stamp collectors... Philately...
Item #593570
THE SOUTHERN PHILATELIST, Charleston, South Carolina, June, 1890 A monthly magazine themed on stamp collecting. Has 12 pages plus the outer wrappers, 5 3/4 by 9 inches, still in nice condition. "Sample Copy" is stamped in the upper right margin.
Philately...
Item #593568
January 01, 1888
THE WESTERN PHILATELIST, Chicago, 1888 This is "A Monthly Journal For Stamp Collectors" as noted on the very ornate front wrapper (see). A nice stamp collecting magazine still with the original wrappers, measuring 6 by 9 1/4 inches & in nice condition.
Louisville, Kentucky tornado disaster....
Item #593540
April 03, 1890
ALLEGANY COUNTY REPORTER, Wellsville, New York, April 3, 1890
* Louisville KY Kentucky
* Tornado disaster
The front page has one column headings: "Miraculous Escapes", "Some Peculiar Freaks Of The Cyclone In Kentucky" and more. 1st report coverage on the Mid-Mississippi Calley tornado outbreak that hit Louisville, Kentucky.
Other news and advertisements... See More
Popular for the colorful political cartoons...
Item #593513
August 08, 1894
PUCK, New York, Aug. 8, 1894
* Color political prints
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 very desired for their displayability. This issue has as its politic... See More
Popular for the colorful political cartoons...
Item #593512
August 15, 1894
PUCK, New York, Aug. 15, 1894
* Color political prints
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 very desired for their displayability. This issue has as its politi... See More
Three color political prints...
Item #593510
December 27, 1890
JUDGE magazine, New York, Dec. 27, 1890
* Color political prints
Judge magazine was founded in 1881 by a group of artists, headed by James Albert Wales, who left the staff of the popular comic weekly Puck. The magazine featured bold satire and good political drawing with chromolithographic front and back covers and center spread.
After a strong start, the magazine found itself struggling t... See More
Three color political prints...
Item #593509
December 20, 1890
JUDGE magazine, New York, Dec. 20, 1890
* Color political prints
Judge magazine was founded in 1881 by a group of artists, headed by James Albert Wales, who left the staff of the popular comic weekly Puck. The magazine featured bold satire and good political drawing with chromolithographic front and back covers and center spread.
After a strong start, the magazine found itself strugg... See More
Hole-in-the-Wall Gang?...
Item #593495
November 17, 1904
THE OMAHA DAILY BEE, Omaha, Nebraska, November 17, 1904
* Hole-in-the-Wall Gang??
* Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid era
The front page has one column headings: "One Of Cody Bandits Caught" and "Posse from Thermopolis Captures Taller of the Two Wyoming Bandits". See photo for text. Is this regarding the Hole in the Wall Gang? They were known to be in th... See More
Civil War reconstruction efforts in South Carolina...
Item #593490
July 03, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 3, 1865 The front page has an article headed: "Restoration" "The Work in South Carolina" "Benjamin F. Perry Appointed Provisional Governor" with a bit of text on the efforts towards Reconstruction in that state from just after the end of the Civil War. Much other news of the day as well including a back page item: "Our Dead Heroes" &qu... See More
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