Jefferson Davis Captured...
Item #567077
May 22, 1865
THE CIRCULAR, Mount Tom, Connecticut, dated May 22, 1865 On the backpage of the issue is a report on the capture of Confederate President Jefferson Davis. " Jefferson Davis, with his wife and personal suite, were surprised and captured... Davis was endeavoring to escape disguised in female apparel." This publication is a small size newspaper from the famous Oneida Community in Ne
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Poon Lim survival told for 1st time....
Item #566593
May 25, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, May 25, 1943
* Poon Lim - Chinese merchant sailor
* Lost at sea for 132 days and survives
This 44 page newspaper has a small discrete one column headline on page 12: "Tells of 132 Days on Raft".
Which is actually the first report of Poon Lim's amazing ordeal in the South Atlantic. This actually happened a month or so earlier but this is when it... See More
Printed in limited numbers...
Item #566388
May 12, 1942
THE STALKER, May 12, 1942
* Rare United States Military issue
* World War II
This is a crudely done military newspaper from early in World War II, produced on a mimeograph machine. A single sheet measuring 8 1/2 by 13 inches.
Various war-related news with the back page taken up with a war-themed poem. Nice condition.... See More
Lenny Harris...
Item #566252
May 25, 1992
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, May 25, 1992
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
* Lenny Harris
The front... See More
Clyde Drexler...
Item #566251
May 18, 1992
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, May 18, 1992
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
* Clyde Drexler
The fron... See More
Tony Gwynn...
Item #566250
May 11, 1992
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, May 11, 1992
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
* Tony Gwynn
The front p... See More
Barry Bonds... Michael Jordan in ad...
Item #566249
May 04, 1992
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, May 4, 1992
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
* Barry Bonds
The front p... See More
The Railroad at Philadelphia...
Item #566248
May 12, 1883
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, NY, May 12, 1883.
* The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
The front page has eight illustrations of "The Broad Street Passenger Station Of The Pennsylvania Railroad Company At Philadelphia", the largest of which gives an exterior view of the station.
The issue is in good condition and is nice for display.... See More
Yorktown, Virginia...
Item #565562
May 03, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, May 3, 1862 The front page has many one column heads on the Civil War including: "The Siege of Yorktown" "The Rebels Still Receiving Reinforcements" "The Fall of New Orleans" "Rebels in an Inconsolable Condition" "Important News from Pittsburgh Landing" "Execution of a National Spy at Richmond" 'Sweeping Conscrip... See More
Charles Nungesser Transatlantic Flight Try In 1927...
Item #565462
May 15, 1927
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, June 15, 1927
* Charles Nungesser missing
* Charles Lindbergh post Atlantic flight
* re. Richard E. Byrd attempt
This 16 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Belief Nungesser and Coli In Canada Is Strengthened; Find Aviators Had 10 Flares" with many subheads. (see) Other news of the day throughout.
Light bro... See More
Stan Musial 400th HR...
Item #565395
May 08, 1959
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, May 8, 1959
* Stan Musial 400th home run
* St. Louis Cardinals
* MLB baseball
This 18 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 10: "Musial Belts 400th HR"
Tells of St. Louis Cardinals' star Stan Musial hitting his 400th career home run milestone.
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good... See More
Civil War map shows Yorktown & Gloucester...
Item #565322
May 05, 1862
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, May 5, 1862
* Capture of Yorktown, Virginia
* Gloucester, Virginia
* Civil War original map
The front page features a Civil War map headed: "The Capture of Yorktown and Gloucester Point..."
The rest of the front page is taken up with a wide variety of Civil War reporting with column heads including: "YORKTOWN CAPTURED!&q... See More
British daily news...
Item #565263
THE MORNING CHRONICLE, London, England, May 29, 1797 A nice folio size newspaper of four pages, and one of the more popular & successful newspapers in London from the 18th century.Various news of the day, primarily British but European items as well, with many ads also. Nice condition save for a little close cut along the bottom margin.
The Great Flood In The Connecticut Valley, Massachusetts...
Item #565207
May 30, 1874
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, from New York, dated May 30, 1874 This issue features "The Connecticut Valley Flood" across the masthead. The full frontpage is: "The Flood In The Connecticut Valley" "Scene In Haydenville, Near The Brass Works Of Hayden, Gere & Co. At The Time The Flood Struck The Village." The tipped-in doublepage centerfold has six scenes: "The Great ... See More
Ruth Snyder...
Item #565061
May 03, 1927
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, May 3, 1927
* Ruth Snyder
* Henry Judd Gray
* Murder trial
This 14 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "LAWYER NEAR BLOWS AT SNYDER MURDER TRIAL" with subheads. (see) Other news of the day.
Light browning with some wear around the margins and close cut along right side, otherwise in good condition.... See More
Lumbering, Harrisburg, and other Pennsylvania prints...
Item #564972
May 30, 1874
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, from New York, dated, May 30, 1874 The full frontpage is an illustration entitled: "Fighting Their Battles Over Again - A Scene At Harrisburgh, Pa., During The Renuion Of The Army Of The Potomac." which shows Gen. Sherman shaking hands with another gentleman among several other notables. Other illustrations on this topic are inside the issue. Another ful... See More
Signed by President John Adams...
Item #564866
May 02, 1798
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, May 2, 1798 The back page has an: "Address to the President" from the merchants & traders of Philadelphia, with his response signed in type: John Adams.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, some foxing near folds and margins, generally nice.
Signed by President John Adams...
Item #564865
May 02, 1798
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, May 2, 1798 The back page has an: "Address to the President" from the merchants & traders of Philadelphia, with his response signed in type: John Adams.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, some foxing near folds and margins, generally nice.
Ruth Snyder...
Item #564689
May 04, 1927
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, May 4, 1927 This 22 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "GRAY RESUMES MURDER STORY; GOT POISON FACTS" with subheads. (see) Other news of the day.
Light browning with some wear around the margins and close cut along right side, otherwise in good condition.
Significant battle in the Mexican War...
Item #564348
May 08, 1847
THE SALEM GAZETTE, Salem, Massachusetts, May 8, 1847 Page 2 contains a brief yet graphically dramatic news item: "GREAT BATTLE AT CERRO GORDO!" the text reading: "Intelligence has just been received of a great battle at Cerro Gordo, between Gen. Scott and Santa Anna, in which the Mexicans were defeated, & their army completely routed. Five Mexican Generals were taken priso... See More
Dust Bowl storm...
Item #564155
May 11, 1934
CENTRE DAILY TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, May 11, 1934
* Dust bowl storm
* Nice headline for display
This 6 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "MIDWEST DUST STORM MOVE TO EAST COAST" with subheads that include: "FARMERS LOSING 2 MILLION DAILY IN CROP DAMAGE" and more.
Other news of the day. Light browning with minor spine w... See More
Winby's Four-Cylinder English Express Locomotive...
Item #563958
May 27, 1893
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 27, 1893
* Winby's Four-Cylinder English Express Locomotive
The front page has a large illustration: "The World's Columbian Exposition--Winby's Four-Cylinder English Express Locomotive." Report has the dimensions of the locomotive & more, concluding inside.
Other topics with prints throughout. 16 pages in nice co... See More
Atlantics chicagoed... stars of the day...
Item #563798
May 09, 1871
NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, May 9, 1871
On pg. 2 under Base-Ball is a report: The Boston Club Chicagoing the Atlantics. Includes a summary about a match played at the Capitoline Grounds, in Brooklyn, before a crowd of 1,000, with mention that a chilly, blustering north-west wind prevailed. The Boston club chicagoed (term for a shut-out) the Atlantics, 25-0. Says that "...the Atlantics we... See More
Item #563516
May 01, 1889
THE YOUNG LADIES JOURNAL, May, 1889
* Rare woman's periodical
* Outer wrappers present
A magazine with much on fashion of the day and other "young ladies'" concerns. Unusual in that it still contains the original blue outer wrappers.
Complete in 72 pages, minor wear at the spine, generally in very nice, clean condition.... See More
Two Civil War maps...
Item #563479
May 09, 1862
NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, New York, May 9, 1862 The ftpg. features a nice Civil War map headed: "The Defences Of Yorktown" which shows a close-up view of the: "City of Yorktown, Huts & Tents of the Garrison." (see). Plus, page 3 has a huge Civil War map, taking more than half the page, headed: "THE YORKTOWN PENINSULA" (see).
Among the ftpg. col... See More
Tommy John on the cover in 1965...
Item #563470
May 29, 1965
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, May 29, 1965
* Early Tommy John
* Chicago White Sox
* MLB baseball
The very famous sporting newspaper filled with a great wealth of baseball news from the era.
The front page features "White Sox Pitchers" which includes Tommy John (see). Some of the photos within include Al Lopez, Ed Kranepool, Hank Greenberg, Lou Gehrig, Art Mahaffey, Bob ... See More
Athenaeum Gallery was reopened... Daniel Webster...
Item #563393
May 21, 1828
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, May 21, 1828 A pg. 2 report says that Athenaeum Gallery was reopened "...with an addition of nearly forty pictures from the valuable collection of the late President Jefferson..." There is also a letter to the Mayor of Boston stating that Congress appropriated money for the preservation of Deer Island in Boston Harbor, and for the removal ... See More
Joshua Reynolds is knighted...
Item #563196
May 01, 1769
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, May 1, 1769
* Sir Joshua Reynolds knighted
* 18th century English painter
Page 2 has a brief report noting: "Friday his Majesty was pleased to confer the honour of Knighthood on Joshua Reynolds, Esq., President of the Royal Academy of Paining, etc. He is the first Limner who has had that honour conferred on him since the reign of Charles II.&qu... See More
Golden Gate Bridge opens....
Item #562962
May 28, 1937
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE TIMES, Pennsylvania, May 28, 1937
* Golden Gate Bridge opens
* San Francisco Bay California
* Route 1
This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:
* GOLDEN GATES BRIDGE OPENED
* G. H. Blakeley, Vice President of Bethlehem Steel Speaks at Dedication
* ONE OF WORLD'S MARVALS
More related headlines on page 4. Other news of the day.
Very ... See More
Ruth Snyder... Henry Judd Gray...
Item #562923
May 06, 1927
THE DAY, New London, Massachusetts, May 6, 1927
* Ruth Snyder
* Henry Judd Gray
* Trial ending
This 20 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Lawyers All Unable to Shake Gray's Story of Brutal Murder of Snyder"
Other news of the day throughout.
Minor wear around the margins, otherwise in good condition.... See More
1884 Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania...
Item #562845
May 29, 1884
THE WILKES-BARRE RECORD, Pennsylvania, May 29, 1884
* 19th century original
This 4 page newspaper measures 26 x 21 inches.
Has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. Little foxing with minor margin and fold wear, otherwise in good condition.
Polo Grounds 1st night baseball game....
Item #562772
May 25, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, May 25, 1940
* New York City Polo Grounds 1st night baseball game
* MLB baseball - New York Giants
This 32 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 12: "20,000 See Night Baseball Inaugural at Polo Grounds as Giants Meet Bees" with subheads that include: "Field is Brilliantly Lit for New Yorkers' Initial Night Game in National League" and... See More
25th anniversary of the accession of King George V...
Item #562128
May 04, 1935
THE SPHERE, from London, England, dated May 4, 1935 Calling itself: "The Empire's Illustrated Weekly".
* 25th anniversary of the accession of King George V to the throne
As the very colorful outer cover notes this is the: "Silver Jubilee Number" celebrating the 25th anniversary of the accession of King George V of England to the throne.
A large number of photos and art... See More
David Wells gets perfect game...
Item #561973
May 18, 1998
NEW YORK POST, New York City, May 18, 1998
* David Wells
* Perfect game
* New York Yankees
This 92 page tabloid sized newspaper has a full front page photo of Wells being carried off the field with banner headline: "PERFECT!" in bold lettering and subhead. (see) More in the following pages.
Great to have in this title. Nice condition.... See More
Beethoven...
Item #561929
May 01, 1935
THE ETUDE Music Magazine, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated May, 1935. This issue features a duo-tone color cover entitled "Beethoven".
This publication is filled with various types of musical advertisements and articles including "Music and America's Greatest Problem" which also includes a photo of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Also included are several piano so... See More
Alan Shepard 1st American into space....
Item #561921
May 09, 1961
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, May 9, 1961
* Alan Shepard - Project Mercury (success)
* 1st American astronaut into space
This 18 page newspaper has a front page headline: "Modest, Likable Space Hero Captures U.S. Hearts, Next U.S. Goal--Orbit" with related photo. (see)
Other news of the day. Nice condition.
wikipedia notes: Alan Bartlett Shepard, Jr. (Novembe... See More
Controlling the Mississippi Flood... Hydro-Aeroplane...
Item #561709
May 03, 1913
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, from New York, dated May 3, 1913. This issue features the colored cover showing man with an axe preparing to work on a tree that was just dredged from the water. The issue also contains the following prints, articles and/or ads: The Intractable Missouri-Mississippi System; Floods and the problems of River Regulation; The Hydro-Aeroplane Meet at Monaco; The Shoes You Wear; and ... See More
Alan Shepard 1st American into space....
Item #561650
May 08, 1961
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, May 8, 1961
* Alan Shepard - Project Mercury (success)
* 1st American astronaut into space
This 16 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Shepard In Capital, Given Hero's Medal" with photo of Shepard. (see)
Other news of the day. Nice condition.
wikipedia notes: Alan Bartlett Shepard, Jr. (November 18, 1923... See More
All with a "cash for Negroes" advertisement...
Item #561511
THE GLOBE, Washington, D.C., May, 1837 * Negroes wanted for cash
* Slavery
This issue has a page 2 advertisement as seen in the photo, beginning: "Cash For Negroes.---I will give the highest cash price for likely Negroes, from ten to twenty-five years of age..." with just a bit more text (see).
Complete in 4 pages, minimal edge wear, nice condition.... See More
Lindbergh in 1927...
Item #561423
May 18, 1927
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, May 18, 1927
* Race for 1st to cross Atlantic Ocean in airplane
* Charles Lindbergh waits for fog to lift
This 26 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "ARRANGE 'PEACE PARLEY' IN SQUABBLE OVER FLIGHT" with subheads. (see)
A a few days before Lindbergh's historic flight.
Other news of the day throughout. Light br... See More
Corregidor Surrenders in 1942....
Item #561413
May 07, 1942
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, May 7, 1942
* United States surrender Corregidor
* Japan islands
* World War II original
This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "Japs Push On After Fall of Corregidor" and more. (see)
Other news of the day with much on World War II.
Lite browning with little spine wear, otherwise good.
... See More
Babe Ruth returns to the team... New York Yankees...
Item #561305
May 28, 1925
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, May 28, 1925
* Babe Ruth returns to the team (photo)
* New York Yankees
This 12 page newspaper has a one column photo of Babe Ruth with caption: "Babe Ruth Back in Old Uniform" with text underneath. (see)
Photo was taken shortly after his release for the hospital.
News of the day throughout. Light browning wit... See More
Buckin' Bronco... 'Nap' Lajoie Story...
Item #561247
May 14, 1911
SUNDAY ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE OF THE DAILY PICAYUNE, from New Orleans, Louisiana, dated May 14, 1911. The cover of this issue features a cowboy holding on tight as he is riding a buckin' bronco. Within the issue is an article entitled "A King Among Swatters - Larry Lajoie's Own Story" which includes photos, and other stories and advertisements.
This is complete in 20 pages and is ... See More
King George V and Queen Mary...
Item #561075
May 11, 1935
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS -- SILVER JUBILEE CELEBRATION NUMBER", England, May 11, 1935
* Beautiful color plates on the reign of King George V and Queen Mary
A very nice pictorial history of King George V and Queen Mary with several beautiful color prints, and a wealth of black & white prints as well (see photos for some). A very nice color cover features "St. Pa... See More
Terminal Hotel Fire...
Item #559663
May 16, 1938
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, May 16, 1938
* Terminal Hotel Fire (1st report)
* Atlanta Ga Georgia
This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "25 KILLED, 13 HURT, MANY MISSING WHEN FIRE SWEEPS HOTEL" with subheads.
Tells of the Terminal Hotel fire in Atlanta Georgia. Other news of the day throughout.
Light browning with minor spine wea... See More
Babe Ruth...
Item #559197
May 26, 1922
THE WORLD, New York, NY, May 26, 1922
* Babe Ruth
* George Herman Ruth
* Fight with umpire & fan
* Suspended from baseball
This 28 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 12: "Ruth Flings Dust On Umpire, Leaps in Stand After Jeerer" with subhead: "Big Hitter in Danger of Another Suspension or Fine..."
Nice to have in this New York City title.
Other n... See More
Stan Musial... St. Louis Cardinals...
Item #558957
May 14, 1958
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, May 14, 1958
* Stan Musial - 3,000th hit
* St. Louis Cardinals
This 20 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 6: "Musial Gets 3,000th Hit'
Tells of St. Louis Cardinal Stan Musial getting his 3,000th career hit.
Other news of the day. Light browning, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: Stanley... See More
Elizabeth Taylor and Eddie Fisher wed...
Item #558954
May 13, 1958
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, May 13, 1959
* Elizabeth Taylor
* Eddie Fisher
* Wed
This 26 page newspaper has a small and discrete one column headline on page 4: "Eddie And Liz Head For Spain".
Small report tells of the marriage of Elizabeth Taylor and Eddie Fisher.
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia n... See More
BF Goodrich and his tubeless tire...
Item #558948
May 12, 1947
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, May 12, 1947
* BF Goodrich
* Tubeless tire invention 1st report
This 44 page newspaper has small, discrete one column headlines on page 36: "DEVELOPS TUBELESS TIRE" and "Goodrich Testing New Product Before Placing on Market"
Tells of the initial discovery of this tire that we all use today. A non-important event at... See More
SS Peto... First great Lakes submarine...
Item #558838
May 01, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, May 1, 1942
* SS Peto (22-265)
* 1st Great Lakes submarine
* Launch
This 40 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 9: "FIRST LAKES SUBMARINE" and "The Peto Is Launched on the Manitowoc River".
Tells of the very 1st Great Lakes submarine being launched.
Other news of the day throughout with much on World War II.
Rag ed... See More
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