Nashville TN... reconstruction era...
Item #588154
July 29, 1866
WEEKLY PRESS AND TIMES, Nashville, Tennessee, July 29, 1866
* Uncommon title
The front page has: "Outrageous Treatment of a Freed Girl in Virginia" amongst many other articles. Inside includes: "John Brown's Body" Passage by both Houses of the Bill Admitting Nebraska into the Union" which officially happened in March, 1867; "Jeff Davis on the Manaclin... See More
Campaign item against Eldridge Gerry for governor...
Item #588148
March 27, 1811
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 27, 1811
* Anti Eldridge Gerry campaign
The front page has a black-bordered item headed: "Oppression Maketh A Wise Man Mad" & "Black List" which is essentially a campaign promotion with a list of American vessels: "...laden with American Property--Sailing under the Authority & Laws of the United States...which have been... See More
Huge political cartoon...
Item #588132
October 14, 1880
THE LOUISVILLE COMMERCIAL, Kentucky, October 14, 1880
* Large & unusual political cartoon
* Uncommon title
The front page features an uncommonly large political cartoon of a raccoon, with various political reports in the one column heads (see photos). Rarely do we find such cartoons as large as this.
Four pages, large folio size, cleanly cut at the spine, various m... See More
Sabena Flight 548...
Item #588102
February 16, 1961
THE PRATT DAILY TRIBUNE, Kansas, February 16, 1961
* 1961 United States figure skating team
* Sabena flight 548
This 8 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page:
"Officials Begin To Identify Crash Victims"
Other news of the day including various period advertising. This issue has a few small binding holes along the spine, but is otherwise in good condition.
... See More
Pro-Nazi newspaper from World War II...
Item #588094
March 09, 1942
EVENING PRESS, Island of Guernsey, March 9, 1942
* Pro Nazi Paper
* World War II
This island in the English Channel was occupied by the Germans during World War II so all reporting is pro-Nazi propaganda. On the front page "German Air Force Deal Devastating Blows on Soviets - Successful German Reconnaissance Thrust in North Africa", "The New Japanese Successes", &q... See More
Pro-Nazi newspaper from World War II...
Item #588093
November 20, 1944
EVENING PRESS, island of Guernsey, November 20, 1944
* Rare Nazi occupation TITLE
* World War II
This island in the English Channel was occupied by the Germans during World War II so all reporting is pro-Nazi propaganda. On the front page "German Troops Unwaveringly Withstand the Onslaughts of Foes at Aachen", "American Attacks...Smashed in the Area of Geil... See More
In the Swedish language...
Item #588072
June 13, 1885
KURRE, Chicago, Illinois, June 13, 1885
* Rare title
A rather rare Swedish-language newspaper from Illinois, the subtitle above the masthead translating to: "Illustrated Newspaper For Swedish America". A very decorative masthead (see photos), 8 pages, nice condition.
Slavery question... Civil War....
Item #588024
December 05, 1861
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Dec. 5, 1861 Among the various first column heads on the Civil War are: "The War Against Rebellion!" "The Expurgated Report of the Secretary of War" "Interesting Debate on the Slavery Question" "What Shall Be Done With the Contrabands?" "The Governor's [Maryland] Message Takes Strong Union Grounds" "Latest ... See More
Pre battle of Bull Run....
Item #588017
June 27, 1861
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 27, 1861 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "THE GREAT REVOLT" "Conflicts With the Rebels" "The United States Forces Victorious" "General Scott's Plans for the Campaign" "Movements of the Rebels at Various Points" "Appropriations of the Confederates for Carrying on the Rebellion"... See More
Boonville, Missouri... Civil War...
Item #588011
September 19, 1861
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 19, 1861 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "THE REBELLION" "Skirmish at Seneca Creek" "The Revels Driven Back" 'Our Army in Excellent Condition" "Rumored Advance of Gen. Johnston" "Efficiency of the Blockade of the Mississippi" "Gen. Fremont's Command" "From Gen. ... See More
Nashville, shortly after the Civil War...
Item #587993
July 06, 1866
DAILY PRESS AND TIMES, Nashville, Tennessee, July 6, 1866
* Uncommon title
A very nice, never-bound newspaper from shortly after the end of the Civil War. Various news of the day & a great wealth of ads, many of which are illustrated. Four pages, nice condition.
Plight of prisoners... Events at Skenesboro & St. Augustine, Florida...
Item #587975
September 02, 1777
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 2, 1777 Page 2 has various content on the Revolutionary War including: "In America matters bear the aspect of being speedily brought to an issue. Ticonderoga is already in our possession, which is the key of all internal communication through the revolted colonies." and another item tells of the plight of prisoners with: "Sir, hard as my
... See More
On the 1928 Founding of television...
Item #587947
February 21, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 21, 1928
* John Baird - father of television
* TV in it's infancy - inventions
Page 27 has a one column heading: "Baird Puts Television on Sale; Opening Branch in Selfridge's". A very significant report during the founding of television, an invention which would change not only the worlds of entertainment & communication forever, but socie... See More
Ty Cobb...
Item #587920
June 07, 1946
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, June 7, 1946
* Baseball great Ty Cobb
* In a Detroit paper
This 42 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page:
"Ty Cobb Stricken Here" with subhead: "Throat Infection Serious" See photos for text here. Nice headline on the front page may only be found in a Detroit paper.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the d... See More
Rare title from London...
Item #587909
November 24, 1772
THE MIDDLESEX JOURNAL OR UNIVERSAL EVENING POST, London, November 24, 1772 News reports from various places in Europe, with the back page having an item concerning crops in America.
Four pages, folio size, partial red tax stamp at the bottom of page 1, very nice condition.
Jefferson memorial dedicated in 1943...
Item #587900
April 14, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 14, 1943
* Thomas Jefferson Memorial dedication
* 1st report with photos
This 46 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "ROOSEVELT, HAILING JEFFERSON, LOOKS TO GAIN IN LIBERTY", "Dedicating Memorial Shrine at Capital, He Says Benefit Can Come Out of War" and more. Much more on page 16 with photo... See More
1949 Harley-Davidson motorcycle Co. charged....
Item #587898
July 08, 1954
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 8, 1954
* Harley Davidson motorcycle company
* Charged by FTC - monopoly
This 48 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 31: "HARLEY-DAVIDSON IS CITED BY F.T.C.", "Motorcycle Maker Ordered to Discontinue 'Exclusive' Contracts With Dealers" and more (see photos). Coverage on the Harley Davidson Motorcycle Company under fire by the ... See More
Talk of John Paul Jones...
Item #587845
June 10, 1780
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 10, 1780 Inside has a brief item concerning John Paul Jones, with a dateline of Paris and mentioning: "The celebrated Paul Jones is to sail from L'Orient with one frigate and three large privateers. He will carry back the Bostonians who have arrived here from Denmark within these eight or ten days. This intrepid Mariner must be highly gratified wi... See More
Critical of action in the war... Fall of Charleston...
Item #587837
May 23, 1780
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 23, 1780 Page 2 includes a report that: "...certainly various accounts in tow from very respectable quarters, all of which confirm Sir Henry Clinton's taking Charlestown [Charleston] by storm on the 7th of April after a great slaughter on both sides..." (see).
Fully 1 1/3 pages are taken up with "Letter V to the Right Hon. Lord Viscount ... See More
News on the Revolutionary War...
Item #587827
April 27, 1780
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 27, 1780
* Revolutionary War Era
* 18th century America
* From The Enemy
Near the back is a column headed "America" with news taking over half the page & which includes: "Last Tues. night a party of the British troops embarked...they landed on the east side & surprised a body of the rebel troops, 34 of which were made priso... See More
This 1884 town is now known as Elmhurst...
Item #587809
February 14, 1884
THE NEWTOWN REGISTER, Long Island, New York, Feb. 14, 1884
* Rare title
Today Newtown is known as Elmhurst, located in the borough of Queens. Among the articles within are: "Shooting A False Lover" "The Fitz John Porter Case" and a report on the Ohio flood headed: "Now Gaunt Famine" & "Prepares New Horrors for the Great Deluged District" &quo... See More
Daniel Boone is reburied...
Item #587757
September 26, 1845
NEW YORK WEEKLY EXPRESS, September 26, 1845
* Daniel Boone
Page 4 has an item which begins: "The Reburial of Daniel Boone & his wife at Frankfort, Ky., took place on Saturday...From 15,000 to 20,000 persons were present from all sections of the West. An immense procession was formed..." with further details (see photos).
Complete in 8 pages, this issue has a little spine wea... See More
Nazi persecution of the Jews...
Item #587748
March 17, 1933
THE JEWISH STANDARD, Jersey City, New Jersey, March 17, 1933
* Prelude to the Jewish Holocaust
* Great title to have
The top of the front page includes: "Terror Reigns Among German Jews As Wild Nazi Attacks Spread" with a related subhead (see photos).
Eight pages, some chipping at the margins affects 3 words in the mentioned article, otherwise mostly good.... See More
A man goes over Niagara Falls in 1848...
Item #587738
October 26, 1848
THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., Oct. 26, 1848
* Over Niagara Falls
The back page has: "A Man Over The Falls of Niagara" which is a nearly half column detailed article on a man who went over the falls in a boat (see). Four pages, a bit irregular at the spine, good condition.
Changing the United States flag...
Item #587732
January 16, 1817
BOSTON COMMERCIAL GAZETTE, Boston, Massachusetts, Jan. 16, 1817
* United States flag changing
Page 2 has a brief yet very significant report on the creation of the United States flag, headed: "Star Spangled Banner" and including: "The flag of the United States is to be altered--The stripes are to be reduced permanently to their original number of thirteen; but the stars ... See More
1926 Color cover shows moving dinosaurs...
Item #587728
August 01, 1926
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, August, 1926 Still has the outer color wrappers, the front cover showing the: "Modern Method Of Moving Monsters" showing 2 dinosaurs midway through their construction being moved (see). Inside has a nice photographed article on: "The Education of a Parachute Jumper" & another on early aircraft carriers (see) as well as other intere... See More
1931 Lillian Leitzel accidental death...
Item #587705
February 16, 1931
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, February 16, 1931
* Lillian Leitzel accident - death
* Acrobatic circus star (1st report)
This 24 page newspaper has a one column headline near the bottom of the front page: "Lillian Leitzel, Circus Star, Dies After Fall"
with subhead: "Little Trapeze Artist Succumbs to Injuries Received in Danish Capital".
Other news of the d... See More
Tornado disaster in Cotton Valley, Louisiana...
Item #587704
January 01, 1948
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, January 1, 1948
* Cotton Valley, Louisiana
* Tornado destroys town (1st report)
This 22 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page: "11 ARE DEAD IN TORNADO", "Hundreds Reported Injured in Wake of Tornado Near Shreveport" 1st report coverage of the New Year's Eve tornado disaster in Cotton V... See More
Babe Ruth signs final contract with New York Yankees...
Item #587703
January 16, 1934
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, January 16, 1934
* Babe Ruth signs final contract
* New York Yankees
* Last year with the team
This 24 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page of the sport's section: "So Ruth Takes the $35,000 and Once More All Is Well" and "That, by the Way, Is $10,000 Above First Offer Made by Col. Ruppert.&qu... See More
A short-lived title 18th century title...
Item #587695
January 01, 1753
THE ADVENTURER, London, England, 1753
* Rare 18th century title
An uncommon essay-format bi-weekly newspaper addressed specifically to men, containing six pages & lasting only for 17 months from 1752 to 1753. While each issue varies, common contributors included John Hawkesworth and Samuel Johnson.
A decorative embellishment at the top of the front page is present on each issue. ... See More
Rare 1810 Middlebury, Vermont title...
Item #587606
July 01, 1810
THE ADVISER; OR VERMONT EVANGELICAL MAGAZINE, (Middlebury), July, 1810
* Rare title
* Early 19th Century Middlebury VT
A very uncommon religious title which lasted from 1809 thru 1815. Beginning on the front page and taking 7 pages is: "Christian Courtesy Exemplified in the Character of Theophilus" with a wealth of other religious themed content inside.
Very nice condit
... See More
* Rare title
* Early 19th Century Middlebury VT
A very uncommon religious title which lasted from 1809 thru 1815. Beginning on the front page and taking 7 pages is: "Christian Courtesy Exemplified in the Character of Theophilus" with a wealth of other religious themed content inside.
Very nice condit
Haymarket Square riot...
Item #587581
May 07, 1886
SALEM EVENING NEWS, Massachusetts, May 7, 1886
* Haymarket Square riot
* Chicago, Illinois
* Anarchy - Anarchists
The top of the front page has nice reports on the Haymarket Square riot in Chicago, with column heads: "Convulsed Chicago", "A Loud-Talking Fellow Suddenly Squelched", "The Socialists' Idea of Freedom", "What a Repo... See More
Map of Pensacola, Florida...
Item #587536
February 01, 1861
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 1, 1861 Among the front page first column heads are: "The National Troubles" "Proposition of South Carolina to Purchase the Charleston Fortifications" "No News From Pensacola" "The Conspiracy Against the Seat of Government" and more. The front page also features a nice map captioned: "The Defences Of Pensacola" showing Sa... See More
Map of 1861 Pensacola, Florida...
Item #587535
February 01, 1861
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 1, 1861
* Pensacola, Florida map
* Pre war tensions high
* Secession rumors throughout the South
Among the front page first column heads are: "The National Troubles" "Proposition of South Carolina to Purchase the Charleston Fortifications" "No News From Pensacola" "The Conspiracy Against the Seat of Government" and more. Th... See More
From the Reconstruction period following the Civil War
Item #587533
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June - August, 1865 * Five newspapers at the Civil War's end
When the last hostilities of the Civil War ended in May, 1865, it began the long period of healing for the divided country. The months immediately after the close of the war were full of uncertainly as to how to reconnect, how to heal, and how to repair all the damages of four years of war, both physic... See More
Growing tensions just prior to the Civil War...
Item #587532
(5) NEW YORK TIMES, January - March, 1861 * Five newspaper lot prior to the outbreak of the Civil War
Few periods of American history were more unsettled than the months preceding the outbreak of the Civil War, which began with the bombardment of Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor on April 12, 1861. Since the election of Lincoln the preceding November the Southern states began seri... See More
1799 New York City....
Item #587525
June 01, 1799
WEEKLY MUSEUM, New York, June 1, 1799 Mostly taken up with literary items but page 3 does have some news items both from American and Europe. Four pages, water staining at the spine, 9 1/4 by 11 3/4 inches, generally good.
1937 Jewish title.....
Item #587501
January 01, 1937
THE AMERICAN JEWISH OUTLOOK, Pittsburgh, Pa., Jan. 1, 1937 As would be expected, mostly Judaica content. Small folio size, 16 pages, minor archival mends at some margin folds, minor edge wear.
Rare anti-Catholic issue...
Item #587498
January 15, 1932
THE FELLOWSHIP FORUM, Washington, D.C., Jan. 15, 1932 Noted in the masthead: "A National Publication of Patriotism, Controversy and Opinion". Content notes this was an anti-Catholic newspaper. Tabloid size, nice condition.
In support of the Jewish underground resistance in Palestine...
Item #587496
December 02, 1946
PM DAILY, New York, Dec. 2, 1946
* Palestine Resistance Committee
* Jewish underground- Jews - Judaica
Page 15 has a full page advertisement headed: "Proclamation On The PALESTINE RESISTANCE -- Attention!" with the text noting this is an effort to: "...raise funds for the Active Fighters of the Palestine Resistance...The Jewish underground soldiers need help!..." w... See More
Popular for the colorful political cartoons...
Item #587459
January 03, 1894
PUCK, New York, Jan. 3, 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 #587458
May 09, 1894
PUCK, New York, May 9, 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 politica... See More
Three color political prints...
Item #587456
November 01, 1890
JUDGE magazine, New York, Nov. 1, 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 struggl... See More
Three color political prints...
Item #587454
October 18, 1890
JUDGE magazine, New York, Oct. 18, 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
Pineville LA tornado in 1923...
Item #587365
April 05, 1923
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, April 5, 1923
* Pineville, Louisiana
* Tornado disaster
This 26 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "TORNADO TAKES TOLL OF 14 IN PINEVILLE, LA.", "Scores Are Injured When Twister Cuts 100-Yard Swath through Town" and more. 1st report coverage on the tornado disaster at Pineville, Louisiana.
Other ne... See More
1st live sports event on TV...
Item #587338
June 04, 1931
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, June 4, 1931
* Epsom Derby - The Derby
* 1st live sporting event to be televised on TV
* John Logie Baird
This 24 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 17: "CAMERONIAN WINS ENGLISH DERBY IN STIRRING CONTEST" and more. 1st report coverage on the 1931 Epsom Derby. Though not mentioned here, this was the very 1st... See More
Voice of the Nation of Islam...
Item #587300
April 16, 1971
MUHAMMAD SPEAKS, Chicago, Illinois, April 16, 1971 This newspaper was one of the most widely-read ever produced by an African American organization. Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad began the publication on May 1960 as a weekly publication. It was distributed nationwide by the Nation Of Islam and covered current events around the world as well as relevant news in African American commu... See More
William Parry... Arctic explorer...
Item #587293
September 20, 1823
THE OBSERVER, Salem, Massachusetts, Sept. 20, 1823
* Arctic explorer William Parry
* Upper Savage islands - Repulse Bay, Nunavut
The front page has: "The N. West Expedition" which begins: "The last accounts from Capt. Parry's expedition were of the 22d July, 1821, when he was near the Upper Sauvage Islands, steering...for Repulse Bay..." (see photos). Captain William... See More
Bergen-Belsen concentration camp memorial...
Item #587291
April 16, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 16, 1946
* Bergen-Belsen concentration camp
* Nazi death factory remembered
* Jewish - Jews - 1 year anniversary of liberation
Page 20 contains a very compelling article on the 1year anniversary of the liberation of the Bergen-Belsen nazi concentration camps. A one column heading reads: "Survivors Of Belsen Mark Liberation Day". See photos for text.
... See More
From California... Indian treaty sales millions of acreage...
Item #587282
November 04, 1848
NEW-YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, November 4, 1848 The back page is an article "From California - Counter Revolution at Mazatlan" which mentions the increase of excitement of the gold rush. Also within the article is the counter-revolution at Mazatlan and the escape of the rebellion leader.
Another article is "Important Indian Treaty - Four Millions of Acres Acquired" whic... See More
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