James Garfied Murder... Charles Guiteau...

OAKLAND DAILY TIMES, Oakland, Calif., Nov. 21, 1881.



* Garfield's Assassin



One column heads on pg. 3: " Garfield's Assassin" "Guiteaus Trial Continued" "An Attempt to Avenge the Presidents Murder" "Capture of the Man Who Fired the Shot". Small hole in a related report affects three words.... See More  

Charles Lindbergh's Baby Still Alive...

THE NEWS, March 9, 1932 Concerning Charles Lindbergh and Ann Morrow's baby:  "Baby Still Alive, State Police Say; Ransom Deal Seen".  "The issue also has a full front page banner headline reading "WILLOUGHBY BLOCK IN FLAMES", also including witness reports of the fire.  Additionally, the issue contains the following front page coverage:  "Witness Tells of Drums Sent to Fir... See More  

Early Baby Show Montpelier VT 1854...

WALTONS DAILY JOURNAL, Montpelier, Vt., Oct. 27, 1854 Taking all of the ftpg. is a report: "National Baby Show" "Young America In Arms". Pg. 2 report: "Additional Particulars Concerning The Fate Of Sir John Franklin And His Companions". Small folio-size, in good condition.

Educational Philadelphia issue....

EDUCATIONAL GAZETTE, Phila., July 1869 A monthly with mostly education-related content and a nice masthead. A volume I issue (number 5). Has a small hole at the fold juncture, lite rubbing, lite corner stain. Uncut.

Two mastheads...

LUTHERAN OBSERVER, Phila., Oct. 26, 1877. Has two mastheads, one for the section containing religious-related content, and the other for the section containing secular news and content. First leaf has an archival mend in the right margin, small address label in the second masthead, minor edge wear, otherwise in good, uncut condition.

Great Falls Maryland... Missouri...

NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE from New York, NY and dated October 1, 1861. This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following headlines: "THE WAR FOR THE UNION" "FIGHTING AT GREAT FALLS" "Ca... See More  

Color lithograph poster...

This is a very nice color lithograph for "Mellin's Food" for children. The blemishes seen are not flaws; they were caused in the printing process. Measures about 17 1/2 by 21 1/2 inches.  Some minor edge tears at the margins with a bit of chipping as well (see the photo) yet a great displayable item.

A territorial newspaper from Montana...

THE HELENA DAILY HERALD, Montana, 1878  A nice territorial newspaper eleven years before Montana would become a state. Helena was founded at the discovery of gold in a gulch off the Prickly Pear valley in 1864. Thoughts for a town name included Tomah, Pumpkinville and Squashtown but ultimately was named Helena for a town in Minnesota or Arkansas, with Yankee & Confederate sympathies expre... See More  

Expedition Against Charleston SC 1863 Civil War newspaper.....

NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE from New York, NY, dated April 15, 1863.



This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following headlines: SEE PHOTOS and much more. A nice piece of history from... See More  

1838 Fight on Congress Floor...

John Bell and H.L. Turney

SALEM GAZETTE, Salem, Mass., June 5, 1838.



On pg. 2 under "Disgraceful Conflict" is a detailed account of the events that resulted in a fight on the floor of the House between John Bell and H. L. Turney, both from Tennessee. Bell would later be a presidential candidate for the Constitutional Union party in 1860. Occasional foxing.

1822 Unicorn Killed in Africa?...

SALEM GAZETTE, Salem, Mass., June 21, 1822 A detailed report under "The Unicorn" describes the head of a beast killed in Africa and then brought to a museum in London. Includes an engraving of the beasts head which resembles a rhinoceros, although some thought it to be the "Unicorn of Holy Writ". First leaf has a small piece missing in the outer margin, occasional foxing.

1943 Earlest mention of pianist Liberace...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 9, 1943  An inconspicuous article on page 25 carries the very first mention of the eventually-to-be-famous pianist known simply as "Liberace". The item under the heading "Musical Notes" states: "...The American Theatre Wing Stage Door Canteen will start tonight a series of appearances by youthful concert artists. Gloria Perkins, American violi... See More  

1810 Yazoo Claims with ads...

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 24, 1810  A page 2 report "From Washington" says: "I have the satisfaction to inform you that the Supreme Court...affirmed the judgement in the Courts below, unanimously on all the points, in favor of the Yazoo claims. We understand that in this case the Judges gave their opinions seriatim.", and a bit more. Rubbing in unrelated text, some... See More  

1863 Fighting Around Memphis Tennessee...

NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE from New York, NY and dated April 23, 1863. This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following headlines: "The Bombardment of Puebla", "The News via San Fr... See More  

1858 Diary of A Sportsman...

PORTERS SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, N.Y., Feb. 18, 1858 Ftpg. has: "A Winter In Florida: Extracts From The Diary Of A Sportsman". Narrow piece clipped from text of an inside leaf, minor loss to two lower corners inside, a few foxing spots, occasional foxing as well.

Gold Rush era...

NEW-YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, 1849   Although this issue does not have specific gold rush content, it is a great “period” item with 1849 in the dateline. The issue contains many ads related to California and westward expansion, including several that have small wood-cut prints. The images shown are representative of the condition and format of the issue you will receive, but actual... See More  

1818 Alexander Arbuthnot Court Martial..

NEW-ENGLAND PALLADIUM & COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Dec. 15, 1818 On the ftpg. under "Arbuthnot" are the charges and specifications pertaining to Alexander Arbuthots court martial ordered by Andrew Jackson. Rubbing and some lite dirtiness does not affect this report.

1829 Kitchen Stove Advertisement...

COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER, N.Y., July 20, 1829 Has many ads, including one on pg. 3 for "Moodys Patent Portable Ovens". Includes a woodcut of an oven used with a charcoal furnace. The oven emitted very little heat and could be used in the home or "out of doors". A bit uneven at the spine.

1859 Horatio Alger Story "500 A Year"...

  GLEASON'S PICTORIAL LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP newspaper from Boston, dated Dec. 3, 1859. This quite ornate newspaper contains on the back page a story titled "Five Hundred A Year"which was written specifically for this newspaper (scarce as such) by Horatio Alger, Jr. (see photos). Complete 8 page issue, various tears at the margins not no problems affecting the Alger story.... See More  

Germany moves to aid Italy...

THE WASHINGTON OBSERVER, Pennsylvania, December 20, 1949  Paper has large, banner headline that reads, "Germany Moves to Aid Italy" with subheads: "Churchill Warns Against Invasion", "Grew Warns Japan". Paper is in nice condition. See photo for additional details.

1902 Phoenixville, PA Newspaper!

THE PHOENIX ADVERTISER from Phoenixville, PA and dated August 8, 1902. This 4 page newspaper is in good condition. This issue has news of the day & many interesting advertisements which gives a good idea how life was back then. A nice issue from this Southeastern Pennsylvania town near Philadelphia.

From The Southwest...

NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, February 16, 1864  This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following headlines: "The Expedition To Mississippi", "Gen. Sherman Enters the ... See More  

Curtis is Nominated for Vice President...

NEWPORT HERALD, Newport, RI., June 16, 1928. Nice Bold Headline, surrounded by advertisements, reads, "Curtis is Nominated for Vice President". Includes subheads: "Landslide for Kansan Results in His Selection by an Overwhelming Vote; Convention Adjourns in a Happy Mood", "Delegation from Pennsylvania is Responsible for Landslide", "Plans for Early Conference with Hoover Made Immediately by C... See More  

World's oldest continually published English language newspaper...

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, dated 1700 or 1701.  This is the oldest continually published English language newspaper in the world, having begun in 1665 and is still publishing today.

This is a very early newspaper from the very beginning of the 18th century. Very nice condition.  Some are singlesheet and some have four pages.  Although most are approximately 12 by 7 inches, a few ... See More  

One of the more popular & successful newspapers of the day...

LONDON CHRONICLE, England, 1762  We will select a nice issue from this early year.  This genuine newspaper has 8 pages and measures about 8 by 11 inches. It is filled with various news of the day, mostly European, with various ads as well. A few years earlier it was one of the best sources for reporting the French & Indian War, and in another dozen years it would provide extensive co... See More