From perhaps the most famous town of the Old West...
Item #705077
October 31, 1880
THE TOMBSTONE EPITAPH, Arizona, October 31, 1880 Few could argue for a more recognizable title from the Old West, nor could any town be more linked to the romance of the West than this one.
Tombstone is steeped in Western lore, and the several movies done concerning the gunfight at the O.K. Corral have kept this town in popular culture. This issue was printed just under a year before the fa... See More
Horse racing magazine from Lexington, Kentucky...
Item #705076
THE THOROUGHBRED RECORD, Lexington, Kentucky, March 8, 1913 As the title would suggest this magazine is focused on horse racing, and the masthead notes: "A Weekly Thoroughbred Journal Published by the Thoroughbred Record Company".The front page has a photo of "Anne McGee", the horse from California. Contents include a great amount of horse racing news, events, and... See More
Newspaper for those on board a floating university...
Item #705075
April 14, 1927
THE BINNACLE, S.S. Ryndam, April 14, 1927 Subtitled: "Published Daily at Sea by The Floating University." An interesting little "in-house" newspaper published on board the ship of this early floating university that traveled the world.
Four pages, lightly inked library stamp in an upper corner, 9 1/2 by 12 1/2 inches, good condition.... See More
Latest from the California Gold Rush...
Item #705074
September 29, 1849
SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Sept. 29, 1849 Page 2 has: "California" with the latest news, bits including: "...has been one of the fortunate 'hunters' having accumulated during his short sojourn in California between 11,000 and 12,000 dollars worth of the 'stuff'...".
Much more on the gold rush with subheads: "The Climate and Soil" "... See More
Early and rare from Florida... Much on the Mexican War...
Item #705073
May 22, 1847
THE FLORIDIAN, Tallahassee, Florida, May 22, 1847 Nineteenth century newspapers from Florida are uncommon, particularly those from before the Civil War. Here is such an issue from the capital city of Florida, six years before the Civil War.
Over half of the front page is taken up with reports from Congress including several Acts, Proclamations and Resolutions as well as "Treaties"... See More
Jewish prophet Sabbatai... Death count from the Great Plague...
Item #705072
July 26, 1666
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 26, 1666 Of great significance is the front page Judaica item reading: "The Hebrews of this city of Smyrna have lately received a letter from Sabadai their Prophet, from his prison in the castle of the Dardanelli, encouraging them to stand fast and not to waiver in their opinions, for he had yet eight months left to work their restoration to Jerusalem, ... See More
From when Philadelphia was the temporary capital of the United States...
Item #705071
January 10, 1798
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Jan. 10, 1798 The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction.
Page 3 has the latest reports from Congress. The back page has an ad for a recently published book: "Observations on Certain Documents...The History of the United States for the year 1796... See More
1972 New York Dolls & "Grease" musical ads...
Item #705070
August 24, 1972
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Aug. 24, 1972
* New York Dolls - punk rock music band pioneers
* Hotel Diplomat - New York City concert advertisement
* "GREASE" musical play - Broadway theatre ad
Page 42 has a 4 1/2 x 4 inch advertisement for a "New York Dolls" performance at the Hotel Diplomat"
Page 46 has a early ad for the musical &quo... See More
1968 Mark Rudd at Columbia University w/ photo...
Item #705069
September 19, 1968
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Sept. 19, 1968
* Mark Rudd - American political organizer
* Counterculture movement anti-war activist
* Columbia University protests - Weather Underground
* Students for a Democratic Society (SDS)
The front page has a heading: "Columbia Gets Ready For Who Knows What?" with lead-in: "Registration Days" and ph... See More
From the temporary capital of the United States...
Item #705067
February 02, 1797
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Feb. 2, 1797
* Uncommon 18th century American publication
The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time, while the District of Columbia was under construction.
The front page is filled with advertisements including several illustrated ship ads. Also on the ftpg. is a notice headed: "Treasury Dep... See More
A descriptive letter from Fort Wayne...
Item #705064
April 22, 1795
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, April 22, 1795
* Nice 18th century American publication
* From George Washington's administration era
Page 3 has a: "...letter from an officer in the Western Army to his father, dated Fort Wayne..." which has nice content concerning the area and relations with the Indians there.
Four pages, nice condition.... See More
1935 Benita von Falkenhayn death sentence...
Item #705045
February 17, 1935
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, February 17, 1935
* Benita von Falkenhayn death sentence
The top of the front page has a nice banner headline: "BEG HITLER SAVE GIRL SPIES" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display. First report coverage on the death sentence handed down to Benita von Falkenhayn for spying for the Second Polish Republic.
Complete 1st section only with 18 pages, rag... See More
1973 New York Dolls advertisement...
Item #705043
October 11, 1973
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 11, 1973
* New York Dolls - punk rock music band pioneers
* Waldorf Astoria Halloween concert advertisement
Page 51 has a nice full page advertisement for a "NEW YORK DOLLS" Concert at the Waldorf Astoria on Halloween night. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no reason to... See More
Map of Maastricht, The Netherlands... Battle of Val Lauffeld)...
Item #705041
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1747 (with map)* Battle of Lauffeld (also Maastricht, or Val)
* Map of Maastricht, The Netherlands
* Coal mine fires
A nice feature is a foldout map titled: "A Plan of Maestricht, with the Adjacent Villages where the Battle was fought June 21...", which is in The Netherlands. The map shows considerable details - folding out to measure ... See More
1971 The Bee Gees NYC concert advertisements...
Item #705040
February 04, 1971
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Feb. 4, 1971
* The BEE GEES concert advertisements
* Philharmonic Hall - Manhattan & more
* Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb brothers
Page 35 has a full page advertisement for upcoming concerts by "The BEE GEES" (see images) Page 34 has a 4 x 3 1/2 inch ad for a "BEE GEES" concert at Philharmonic Hall in Man... See More
George Rogers Clark's Illinois campaign...
Item #705031
January 12, 1779
THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET OR GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Jan. 12, 1779 The front page has most of a column taken up with a letter beginning: "I have lately met with...Mr. Deane's address to the public and one or two pieces relative rto it, for I cannot call them refutations, under the signature of Common Sense and Thomas Payne [sic], who I find are the same..." with more on... See More
Lafayette College (Easton, PA) in the mid-1870's...
Item #705030
SCRIBNER'S MONTHLY, N.Y., Dec., 1876.
* Lafayette College, Easton, PA
* Lafayette College, Easton, PA
* Illustrations of the College
Inside has a twelve-page article about "Lafayette College" containing fifteen illustrations including larger illustrations of the "Reading Room" the "Assay Room", "Class Day Exercises" the "Entrance to Grounds of Lafayette
... See More
Capitol Pediment artwork of Luigi Persico is completed and unveiled...
Item #705029
November 08, 1828
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 8, 1828 Page 4 has a very detailed article on the completion of the carved artwork of Luigi Persico, the artist who created the "Genius of America" pediment which fronts the Capitol building in Washington. It was work in progress from 1825 - 1828 and this report describes the work, beginning: "The scaffolding and shed whic... See More
1808 pamphlet - John Quincy Adams & Harrison Grey Otis...
Item #705028
January 01, 1839
Pamphlet: "REMARKS and CRITICISMS on the Hon. JOHN QUINCY ADAMS'S LETTER to the Hon. HARRISON GRAY OTIS", by William Coleman, a law partner of Aaron Burr, and printed by Joshua Cushing, Boston, 1808
Critique of John Quincy Adams' thoughts on the War of 1812 as presented to Harrison Gray Otis. Wordery comments: "It offers insight into the political debates of the time and ... See More
1970 Fairport Convention nightclub advertisement...
Item #705026
December 24, 1970
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Dec. 24, 1970
* Fairport Convention - English folk rock band
* Bitter End nightclub performances ad
Page 30 has a 6 x 5 1/2 inch advertisement for "Fairport Convention" performances at The Bitter End night club in Greenwich Village"
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no reason to save... See More
Led Zepplein...
Item #705023
June 21, 1973
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, June 21, 1973
* Early Led Zeppelin - English rock band
* 1973 North American tour advertisement
* Madison Square Garden - Manhattan
* The Grateful Dead w/ Allman Brothers
* Summer Jam at Watkins Glen - rock festival
Page 65 has a full page advertisement for the Led Zeppelin concerts at Madison Square Garden. (see images) This was one of th... See More
The death of Susan B. Anthony...
Item #705019
March 13, 1906
THE PROVIDENCE DAILY JOURNAL, Rhode Island, March 13, 1906
* Susan B. Anthony death
The top of the front page has a column heading: "SUSAN B. ANTHONY DIES PEACEFULLY" with subheads: "Woman's Rights Leader Breathed Her Last This Morning" "Unconscious For 24 Hours" and more.
The report takes an entire column and carries over to page 2 where it takes ano... See More
It's war with Japan...
Item #705018
December 08, 1941
THE MORNING POST--EXTRA, Camden, New Jersey, Dec. 8, 1941 A wonderful display issue on the beginning of America's entry into World War II with a huge, banner headline: "JAPS DECLARE WAR UPON U.S." with a subheads including: "1st Attack On Hawaii; Many Dead" "Heavy Loss of Life Reported in Hawaii" and many other war-related reports.
Complete in 8 pages, a fe... See More
From just after Pearl Harbor...
Item #705016
December 10, 1941
THE SUN, New York, Dec. 10, 1941 Large front page banner headline from just 3 days after Pearl Harbor: "U.S. FORCES BATTLE INVADERS ON LUZON" with various related reports. Included is a map headed: "Invasion Of Philippines".
Complete in 52 pages, various tears and chipping at the margins, partially loose at the spine.
Jewish artist Marc Chagall death...
Item #705013
March 29, 1985
LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 29, 1985
* Marc Chagall death (1st report)
* Belarusian Jewish artist - paintings
Near the bottom of the front page has a three column heading: "Chagall, Artist of Joy and Suffering, Dies" with photo of Chagall and one of his works. First report coverage continues on page 3 with another one of his works.
Complete 1st section with all 36 pages, nice condit... See More
Introducing "Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs"...
Item #705010
January 14, 1938
NEW YORK TIMES, January 14, 1938
* Snow White and the seven dwarfs
* Walt Disney animated cartoon movie
* Opening day movie review
Page 21 contains a very nice, detailed, and lengthy review of the new animated feature-length movie "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs", the very first by Walt Disney. The very favorable review begins: "Sheer fantasy, delightful, gay and alto... See More
American forces enter Rome, in a Honolulu newspaper...
Item #705008
June 05, 1944
THE HONOLULU ADVERTISER, Hawaii, June 5, 1944 A dramatic front page with huge: "EXTRA" dropped out of a black box at the very top, then the banner headline above the masthead: "YANKS ENTER ROME ! " with subhead: "Victorious U.S. Legions Hailed By Populace" and more.
Great to have notable war reports from the city where America's involvement began.
Thi... See More
Shot down in a saloon... Founder of gold in California...
Item #705007
September 22, 1884
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Sept. 22, 1884
* James W. Marshall - California gold fame
This title always had a wealth of typically Western-themed reports as well as ads.
Page 2 has: "Slain In A Saloon" "A Grandson of Henry Clay Shot by a Louisville Alderman" "Shot Through the Heart--Drunken Ruffians--A Rancher Killed--A Texan Murderer Arrested in Georgia" as... See More
William Bonin execution... serial killer...
Item #705006
February 24, 1996
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 24, 1996
* William Bonin execution
* American serial killer - rapist
* Freeway Killer - So. California
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "'Freeway Killer's' Final Moments Strangely Calm" with subhead. (see) Nice to have in this Southern California publication.
Complete with all section (100+ pages), nice condition.... See More
Adolph Hitler consolidates power... 16 Reich Generals ready to quit...
Item #705004
July 26, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 26, 1944.
* Adolph Hitler giving out power
* Post Operation Valkyrie
* Hitler tries to tighten grip
The top of the front page has a six-column headline: "...NAZI LEADERS TIGHTEN GRIP ON HOME FRONT" with subheads that include: "DECREE BY HITLER" "Goebbels Gets the Task of Finding Manpower for Final Stand" and more. (see) Coverage conti... See More
Jimmy Hoffa officially declared dead...
Item #705003
July 31, 1982
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 31, 1982
* Jimmy Hoffa is declared dead
* American Labor Union leader
* International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Page 20 has a somewhat discrete report headed: "Hoffa Kin Now Can Ask That He Be Declared Legally Dead" (see)
Jimmy Hoffa disappeared July 30, 1975 & was officially declared dead July 30, 1982. He was an American labor union leader who served... See More
World War II is over: Japan surrenders...
Item #705002
August 15, 1945
THE PROVIDENCE JOURNAL - Victory Edition, Aug. 15, 1945 The banner headline announces: "JAPANESE GIVE UP" "Truman Announces War's End; Gen. MacArthur To Sign Terms" with various related subheads.
Complete in 24 pages, nice condition.
Atom bomb is dropped one Hiroshima...
Item #704999
August 07, 1945
THE PROVIDENCE JOURNAL, Rhode Island, Aug. 7, 1945 The banner headlines announces: "ATOMIC BOMB BLASTS JAP BASE" "Single Missile Stronger Than 20,000 Tons of TNT; Steel Tower Turned to Gas in New Mexico Tryout" with various related subheads concerning the A Bomb drop on Hiroshima.
The photo is headed: "Atomic Bomb, World's Deadliest Weapon, Produced Here" s... See More
War in Europe is over...
Item #704997
May 07, 1945
LOS ANGELES TIMES, EXTRA, May 7, 1945 The bold banner headline announces: "V-E DAY ! " with subheads and a related illustration. Great for display. Much inside as well.
Complete in 20 pages with both sections. Some minor perforation at the central fold, very nice condition.
Nikita Khrushchev ousted...
Item #704995
October 16, 1964
LOS ANGELES TIMES--EXTRA, California, Oct. 16, 1964 The front page has a great banner headline in large, bold lettering: "KHRUSHCHEV OUT !" with subhead and large photo of him.
The complete first section only (of 7) with 32 pages, very nice condition.
Civil War letter written in the field...
Item #704994
April 03, 1863
Civil War letter headed: "Camp near White Oak Church, Va., April 3rd, 1863".
A great Civil War letter written in the field to the soldier's sister. A few bits include: "...We have been out 5 hours. We were reviewed by Fighting Joe Hooker and I do not believe the army was ever in better condition...The rebels camp are plainly visible from our parade ground...One report is they a... See More
Lincoln's assassination trial... President Johnson's amnesty offer...
Item #704993
May 30, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 30, 1865 The top of the front has: "THE ASSASSINATION" "The Trial On Monday" "Mrs. Surratt Desires to have a Witness Recalled" "An Offensive Application" and more, with the coverage of the trial of Lincoln's assassins taking nearly 3 front page columns and over half of the back page.
First column heads include: "AMNESTY ... See More
Jack the Ripper, in a London newspaper...
Item #704992
September 11, 1888
THE TIMES, London, Sept. 11, 1888 "Jack the Ripper" reports were common in the latter half of 1888, capturing the interest of people on both sides of the Atlantic as evidenced by the reports in many newspapers in the United States. It was the international "sensation" of the era, and a case which was never conclusively solved. Not surprisingly, issues of the respected &qu... See More
1967 Newark riots... Civil Rights movement...
Item #704990
July 27, 1967
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, July 27, 1967
* 1967 Newark, New Jersey race riots
* Civil Rights movement - urban decay
* Long, hot Summer of 1967 - arson
* "Summer of Love" era
The front page has two related articles headed: "Hippies in Newark: Loving a Ghetto" and "Black Power Conclave & The Perfidious Press" and some related ... See More
1971 Wavy Gravy clubbed at MSG...
Item #704989
August 12, 1971
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Aug. 12, 1971
* Wavy Gravy - Hugh Romney
* Entertainer & peace activist
* Countercultural & hippie era
* Madison Square Garden attack
The top of page 9 has a heading: "Who clubbed the clown?" Lengthy coverage continues on other multiple inside pages with related photo.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item ... See More
1971 James Taylor & Bee Gees concert ads....
Item #704988
August 19, 1970
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Aug. 19, 1971
* James Taylor - American singer - songwriter - guitarist
* Carnegie Hall concert performance advertisement
* The BEE GEES concert at Philharmonic Hall ad
Page 37 has a nice full page advertisement for "JAMES TAYLOR IN CONCERT" advertisement for performances at Carnegie Hall.
Page 36 has a 5 1/2... See More
Our earliest report on Lincoln's political career...
Item #704987
December 30, 1854
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 30, 1854 Political reports on Abraham Lincoln are extremely elusive before 1858, the year he gained national attention with the Lincoln-Douglas debates. Most early mentions of Lincoln are small, classified ads in his hometown newspaper promoting his law firm.
Page 4 has an inconspicuous report from "Illinois" which ends with a very prophetic statement: "... See More
One of the more decorative mastheads of the 18th century...
Item #704984
December 03, 1795
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Dec. 3, 1795
* Nice masthead engraving
* 18th century America
If you are looking for a handsome American newspaper of the 1700's which is displayable & priced reasonably, this is one of the best. This title features one of the more decorative mastheads of the era.
Complete in 4 pages, never-trimmed margins, some tiny binding... See More
1971 Black Panther 21 acquitted... Elton John...
Item #704982
May 20, 1971
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, May 20, 1971
* Panther 21 members acquitted
* Black Panther Party trial
* Elton John concert advertisement
* Carnegie Hall in Manhattan
The front page has a heading: "Notes from the Panther jury box" Lengthy coverage continues on multiple inside pages.
wikipedia notes: The Panther 21 is a group of twenty-one Black Panthe... See More
Terrific slave auction illustration from 1856 - one of the most desirable...
Item #704979
November 29, 1856
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Nov. 29, 1856 The most notable item within this issue is the very nice full page print captioned: "Slave Sale, Charleston, South Carolina, From A Sketch By Eyre Crowe", which depicts the sale of over a dozen slaves.
This woodcut print of Eyre Crowe's painting remains one of the most desired on the slave trade as only rarely are... See More
Very early engraving showing Salt Lake City...
Item #704978
January 02, 1858
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Jan. 2, 1858 Formatted much like Harper's Weekly with many nice prints.
The prime feature is the very nice, full page engraving captioned: "The Great Salt Lake City of The Mormons, Looking West--The Salt Lake In The Distance". The scene shows not much more than a village with various buildings scattered in the landscape with much distance ... See More
Lee surrenders to Grant at Appomattox...
Item #704977
April 26, 1865
THE GUARDIAN, London, April 26, 1865 An inside page has more than a full column taken up with detail headed: "The Surrender Of General Lee".
The report begins: "On the 9th of this month of April, General Lee surrendered to General Grant the remnant of the Army of Virginia..." with so much more.
This report has an interesting persecutive, as England was supportive of the... See More
The Chesapeake vs. the Shannon, in a London newspaper...
Item #704972
July 10, 1813
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 10, 1813 The entire front page has fine content on the historic naval battle between the Chesapeake & Shannon.
It begins with a letter that begins: "It is with the greatest pleasure I transmit you a letter I have just received from Captain Broke, of His Majesty's ship Shannon, detailing a most brilliant achievement in the capture of the United ... See More
1961 Norman Mailer's open poem to JFK...
Item #704960
November 23, 1961
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 23, 1961
* American Novelist & more Norman Mailer
* Open poem to John F. Kennedy - JFK
Page 4 has a poem headed: "Open Poem To John Fitzgerald Kennedy" which is signed in type: Norman Mailer
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no reason to save it at the time.
It is worth not... See More
1967 Newark riots... Civil Rights movement...
Item #704959
July 20, 1967
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, July 20, 1967
* 1967 Newark, New Jersey race riots
* Civil Rights movement - urban decay
* Long, hot Summer of 1967 - arson
* "Summer of Love" era
The front page has a heading: "The Exploded City: Exercise in Futility" with 3 related photos including one of LeRoi Jones (Amiri Baraka). (see images) Coverage conti... See More
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