Dated in 1810...

Turn of the 19th century Boston...

BOSTON PATRIOT, Massachusetts, 1810  An authentic issue of this famous title dated in the year 1810.  Woodcut prints of ships, period advertising, and political reporting are common.  A great issue to have if desiring to gain a snap-shot view of 1810 from one of the most prominent cities and cultural hubs of early America.  in the mid-1800's, the Boston Patriot would become... See More  

Crystal Night (Kristallnacht)... Persecution of the Jews...

THE FREDERICK POST, Frederick, Maryland, November 16, 1938  This 10 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "GOERING FROWNS ON ANTI-JEWISH DRIVE IN REICH" "Reported To Be Opposed In Principle To Policies Of Goebbels" "GERMAN JEWISH POLICY SCORED BY ROOSEVELT" "Recent Events Described As Almost Beyond Belief, Says Executive&quo... See More  

Exploring 2014 through time...

A 3 century set... 1714... 1814... 1914...

A Three Issue Set of Authentic Newspapers, one each from 1714, 1814, and 1914.  The first issue will likely be from London. Considering the breadth of England's colonial reach, London newspapers/magazines of the day included a wealth of international reporting - and are great to have. The second issue will likely be from the U.S. The third issue will be from the U.S., but may be an illust... See More  

Huntington WV hospital fire....

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, November 28, 1952



* Huntington, West Virginia State Hospital

* Mental asylum fire



This 26 page newspaper has a banner headline above the masthead on the front page: "15 Women and Children Die in Mental Asylum Fire"



This tells of the Huntington, West Virginia State Hospital insane asylum fire.



Other news of the day, sports, and adver... See More  

A birth-year through time...

A 3 century set... dating back 300+ years...

Three authentic newspapers, exploring a specified birth date (birth year) through time - 100, 200, and 300 years ago.  You simply enter a year into the comment field at checkout, and we will provide you with three original newspapers - one each from 100, 200, and 300 years prior to the year entered.  No other gift could ever provide the recipient with such a look into their past, while f... See More  

Wisner LA negro lynching...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, November 21, 1932 



* William House negro lynching 

* Wisner, Louisiana 



This 38 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 12: "NEGRO IN LOUISIANA SEIZED AND LYNCHED" "Mob Takes Prisoner From Marshal and Body Is Found Later--Woman Charged Insults"



Tells of the lynching of Negro William House in Wisner, Louisiana.



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1945 Fourmile,Kentucky mining disaster...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, December 27, 1945 



* Straight Creek mine explosion 

* Fourmile, Kentucky 



This 34 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Mine Explosion Traps 30 to 50 In Kentucky; Fire Hampers Rescue"



Tells of the Straight Creek mine explosion near Fourmile, Kentucky.



Other news of the day throughout, Rag edition in great co... See More  

With both the die number and plate number...

THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, May 24, 1784 As seen in the photo the front page includes a nice red-inked tax stamp which not only has the restrike die number but the full plate number (99% of it) as well: "No. 6" in the lower right corner. This four page newspaper has considerable news from Europe throughout, with the entire front page taken up with ads, including several acco... See More  

William Edward Hickman hangs....

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, October 19, 1928  This 32 page newspaper has two column headline on the front page: "Hickman's Last Plea Fails; To Hang Today" with subhead: "Slayer of Child IS Calm as Time of Death Draws Near"



Tells of the upcoming execution (same day) by hanging of William Edward Hickman for the murder of 12 year old Marion Parker after kidn... See More  

Elk Mountain WY airliner crash....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, February 1, 1946  This 42 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "PLANE LOST WITH 21 ON A WYOMING PEAK" "Searchers Fear All Are Dead on Seattle-New York Trip--12 Soldiers on Board".



Tells of the United Air Lines Douglas DC-3 airliner crash on Elk Mountain in Wyoming.



Other news of the day throughout. Light browning w... See More  

"Gone With The Wind" wins Pulitzer.....

ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, May 6, 1937



* "Gone With The Wind", by Margaret Mitchell, wins Pulitzer Prize



This 38 page newspaper has a two column headline near the bottom of the front page:



* Just Normal and Happy Life, Prize-Winning Author's Goal



Tells of the famous 1936 novel written by Margaret Mitchell winning the Pulitzer Prize in 1937.



Other news of the day. S... See More  

Charles Manson Murders in 1969...

THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, December 2, 1969 



* Charles Manson 

* Sharon Tate murders 

* Watson & Krenwinkel arrested (1st report) 



This 8 page newspaper has a three column headline at the bottom of the front page: "Suspects Identified"



Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.



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Green Hornet Trolley Disaster in 1950...

THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, May 26, 1950



* Green Hornet Trolley Disaster (1st report)

* Chicago street car & gas truck collision



This 60 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "33 GO TO FLAMING DEATHS IN HEAD-ON CRASH OF STREETCAR AND BIG GAS TRUCK" with subhead and photo of the horrific scene. (see) Tells of the Green Hornet trolley dis... See More  

Automobile cover...

SUNDAY ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE of the DAILY PICAYUNE, New Orleans, April 19, 1914 The front cover is an illustration of a couple riding in an automobile. This issue features articles as: "The Booby Trap"; "Swachbucklers of Business"; "The Jerroldson Case" and others. This is complete in 16 pages measuring approximately 10.5 x 14.5 inches and is in nice condition.

Chester, Illinois...

THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, July 23, 1923



* Chester, Illinois

* Chester Mental Health Center...  Insane Asylum escape



The 12 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "One Killed by Guards When 41 Insane Felons Escape From An Asylum at Chester, Ill." with subheads that include: "Two Convicts Start Fake Fist Fight; Guards Attacked When They Try T... See More  

Palermo, Sicily, Itlay...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 24, 1943 



* Palermo, Sicily, Italy 

* World War II original 



This 26 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "AMERICANS CAPTURE PALERMO, TRAP 30,000; AXIS FORCES DRIVEN TO NORTHEAST SICILY" with subheads and related photo.



Other news of the day throughout with much on World War II. Light browning, otherwi... See More  

1946 Elko NV airplane crash...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, September 6, 1946 



* Elko NV Nevada DC-3 airplane crash 

* 2 year-old boy survives 



This 38 page newspaper has a two column headlines on the front page: "21 Die in Crash of Chartered Plane; Child, 2, Is Only Survivor in Nevada"



Tells of the Douglas DC-3 Trans-Luxury Airlines airplane crash at Elko, Nevada in which 21 out the 22 on... See More  

Adolph Hitler fiery Hamburg speech...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, March 21, 1936 



* Adolph Hitler fiery speech 

* Hamburg, Germany 

* Nazis 



This 36 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "HITLER STIRS 40,000 IN FIGHTING SPEECH" "Hamburg Crowd in Uproar as he Says Reich Won't Submit to Further Defamation" and more. (see)



Tells of the fiery speech... See More  

St. Francis Dam disaster...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, March 17, 1928 



* St. Francis dam disaster 

* Los Angeles, California area 



This 26 page has one column headlines on the front page that include:

"LOOTERS PILLAGE RUINED HOMES IN TRAIL OF DELUGE" "Big Force of Police Fails to Check Robbery; Passes Required for All in Devastated Area" and more. (see)



Tells of the S... See More  

Christopher Columbus...

NEW YORK SUNDAY PRESS, November 19, 1859 (print only)



This very colorful illustration is a single-page illustration from the Supplement of this publication entitled "Columbus at the Royal Court of Spain".



This measures approximately 14.5 x 9 and has scattered lite staining. See photos.

Thanksgiving Day... Turkey shooting...

ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, November 19, 1859 (print only)



This is a single-page print illustration entitled "Sports in America. -- Shooting Turkeys for Thanksgiving-Day". This is done in a duo-tone format.



This measures approximately 15.5 x 11 and has scattered lite staining. See photos.

Charles Gilpin...

ILLUSTRATED NEWS, 1860 (print only)



PLEASE NOTE: The exact date of the issue is unknown. This is an illustration of Charles Gilpin, Esq, M.P. who was the Secretary to the Poor-Law Board in Britain.  The print area measures approximately 6.75 x 8.5 with the overall page measuring approximately 10.5 x 15.5 inches. The page does contain a faint dampstain at the lower ed... See More  

Fire Engine Company...

THE ATLANTIC MONTHLY, 1921 (print only)



PLEASE NOTE: Exact date of issue is unknown. The is a advertisement print for American-La France Fire Engine Company, Inc.. The print size is approximately 5.5 x 8 inches and the overall matted size approximately is 8.5 x 11inches. The matting color is a medium shade of green/grey color.

Wilburton, Oklahoma mining disaster in 1926...

THE OMAHA MORNING BEE, Nebraska, January 14, 1926



* Wilburton Oklahoma mining disaster

* No. 21 mine explosion (1st report)



This 14 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:



* Fire Blocks Rescue of 93 Miners

* Eleven Negroes Believed Only Survivors of Blast Which Trapped Men in Oklahoma Shaft

* Federal Aid Is Rushed



Tells of the no. 21 mine explosion at Wilburton OK... See More  

Dutch Schultz tax evasion trial begins...

ALBANY EVENING NEWS, Albany, New York, April 15, 1935  This 22 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "TRIAL STARTS, BUT SCHULTZ ISN'T WORRIED" "'I've Been in Worse Spots than This,' Declares Beer Boss" with smaller subheads. Other news of the day.



Light browning with little spine wear, otherwise in good condition.