HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 30, 1864 (Print only)



This single page illustration is comprised of two half-page illustrations: "The New English Six Hundred-Pounder Armstrong Gun" and "Launch of Her Majesty's Screw Steamship 'Minotaur,' Fifty Guns, at Blackwall, England".



The page measures approximately 11.25" x 16", has a slight irregular left edge, otherwi... See More  

Concerning the remains of John Wilkes Booth...

NEW-YORK TIMES, NY, September 19, 1867 



* John Wilkes Booth 

* Mother's wish denied 



Page 5 has a report from Baltimore: "The Government Refuse to Give the Remains of Wilkes Booth to His Brother"



The Report reads: "Mr. Edwin Booth...has made application again for the remains of his brother, pleading...that his mother, being very aged, craves the dead body... See More  

Cyrus Hermann Kotzschmar Curtis death...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 7, 1933 



* Cyrus Hermann Kotzschmar Curtis death



This 44 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "CYRUS H. K. CURTIS DIES IN 83D YEAR" "Publisher and Philanthropist Succumbs at His Estate Near Philadelphia" and more. Plenty of text continues on page 13 with nice photo of Curtis.



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Horace Greeley as editor...

THE JEFFERSONIAN, Albany, New York, March 3, 1838 A volume I issue (number 3) of this uncommon weekly title that lists in the masthead Horace Greeley as the editor. Has mostly political-related content, but also has a "Summary Of News" on the back page. Quarto-size, 8 pages, front page has stray writing in the lower margin, some lite foxing.

Death of Miller Huggins...

NEW YORK TIMES, September 26, 1929  This 60 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "MILLER HUGGINS DIES; MANY PAY TRIBUTE" "Manager of Yankees' Baseball Team for 12 Seasons Is a Victim of Blood Poisoning" and more. Continues on page 22 with one column photo of Huggins. Much text. Nice to have in this title.

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Madagascar falls...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, May 5, 1942



* Madagascar Africa falls

* World War II original



This 18 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "BRITISH OCCUPY MADAGASCAR, FOIL JAPS" with subheads that include: "Send Naval and Military Force to Big Vichy French Island in Indian Ocean" and more.



Other news of the day with much on World... See More  

Gorbachev resigns... In a Soviet Union newspaper...

NEZAYISIMAYA GAZETA, Moscow, Soviet Union, December 27, 1991 



* Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev resigns

* From the capital of Russia



This is the Gorbachev resignation issue, which includes a ftpg. photo of him working at his desk on his last day. It also includes a "History of Gorbachev" which has several photos of him on the inside pages. Totally in the Russian language, grea... See More  

Duke Ellington...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, New York dated January 24, 1943



This newspaper has one column headlines on page 45 that includes:



* DUKE ELLINGTON AT CARNEGIE HALL

* Fourth Leader of Jazz Band to Give Concert There--3,000 Pay Tribute



and more. Other news of the day throughout with much on World war II.



This is a complete 50+ page Rag edition issue which is in great condition. See photo... See More  

Barbourville, Kentucky... Liberty, Missouri...

THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York City, September 23, 1861 



* Barbourville KY Kentucky 

* Liberty MO Missouri (Blue Mills) 



This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration.



Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "THE REBELLION" "NEWS FROM MISSOURI" "REPORTED SURRENDER OF COL. ... See More  

Cornell University engraving in the masthead?...

THE WEEKLY ITHACAN, Ithaca, New York, September 30, 1881 



* Uncommon title from Ithaca, New York 

* Decorative masthead 



This issue has an intriguing and ornate masthead, which I suspect shows the campus of Cornell University.



News of the day with many ads. Complete in 8 pages, never bound nor trimmed, mild wear at margins.... See More  

Dallas tragedy...

EVENING TRIBUNE - 2nd EXTRA, San Diego, California, November 22, 1963  Reporting from the day of the tragedy! The front page of this issue features a banner headline which states: "KENNEDY DEAD - DALLAS TRAGEDY" with the subhead "Assassin's Gunfire Hits Texas Governor". A single photo shows President Kennedy.

This is the first section only and has lite discoloration a... See More  

John Kennedy Slain...

THE SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE, Indiana, November 22, 1963  Reporting from the day of the tragedy! The front page of this issue features a banner headline which reads: "JOHN KENNEDY SLAIN" with subhead "Killing Occurs in Dallas; Vice-President Safe - Texas Governor Connally Is Also Ambush Victim". Photos shown are of President John F. Kennedy; of the motorcade just after the shoot... See More  

The "Mining Number" with Nevada ghost town articles & photos...

HARPER'S WEEKLY--"Mining Number", New York, April 11, 1908  See the photos for the nice color cover which features a miner on horseback. The issue contains much reporting on "Nevada's Safeguard for Mine-buyers" which includes several photos of Goldfield, Nevada, plus a fullpg. with 5 photos of: "How Goldfield Guards Her Treasures". There are also articles on Tono... See More  

Displayable issue... Early automobile...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 3, 1910  The dblpg. centerfold is a print: "Late For Church" showing a family, in a car, rushing down the road. Many additional prints, news of the day, and period advertisements are present as well. The issue is complete but without the color cover, and is in good condition.



Note: The original color cover showing a man on horseback watchi... See More  

Early bomber...

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Sept. 14, 1912 A nice display issue as the front cover is in color and shows a pilot in an early airplane in a bombing stance (see), plus there is a nice related article inside: "Grenadiers of the Air" "Exploits in Bomb-dropping from Flying Machines" which includes 6 photos. Also inside: "The Flying Boat & Its Possibilities" wi... See More  

Corinth, Mississippi...

THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York City, October 28, 1863 



* Philadelphia, Tennessee 

* Corinth, Mississippi 



This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "IMPORTANT FROM TENNESSEE" "The Rebels Driven Below Philadelphia" "SHARP FIGHT NEAR ... See More  

Boston Bruins Set Win Record...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 14, 1941  This 38 page newspaper has a banner headline on pg. 21:



* Bruins Sink Rangers and Set Record at 20 Games in Row Without a Defeat



& subheads: "15,312 See Boston Rally To Win, 5-3" "Rangers Get 2 Goals in First Period, Then Bruins Score 5 Without a Break"



Includes a four column action photo.



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Death of President Roosevelt...

PM DAILY, New York, New York, April 13, 1945



This tabloid-size issue features a photo of President Roosevelt which takes up the entire front of the issue. This would have been published at the time of his passing with the story of his passing included in the article.



This is a complete issue in 24 pages and is in very good condition.

President Kennedy is slain...

THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC, Phoenix, November 23, 1963  This issue features a headline: "KENNEDY SLAIN" with subhead "Pro-Castro Sniper Arrested". This features a large photo of John F. Kennedy and a photo of Lyndon Johnson being sworn in as President.

This complete issue has lite discoloration and staining at the central fold otherwise is in good condition. (see photos for det... See More  

USS Grunion submarine officially lost...

THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, October 5, 1942



* USS Grunion submarine officially lost

* 1st report



This 10 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 2: "Submarine Grunion Lost, Navy Announces" "Usually Carried Crew of 65; Was Launched Soon After Pearl Harbor Attack"



Other news of the day with much on World War II.



Light browning with little spine wear, ot... See More  

Santa Barbara, California...

THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, June 30, 1925 



* Santa Barbara, California 

* Earthquake 



This 14 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "SANTA BARBARA DEATH LIST NOT MORE THAN 12; LOSS OF PROPERTY 15 TO 30 MILLIONS" with subheads and related photo. Other news of the day throughout.



Some small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in... See More  

Colonel Mosby hangs six prisoners....

HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated December 9, 1911. (last issue with the color cover)



This issue has a full, color cover before the front page. The front page of this issue is a photo of "The American Who May Cause War."



This issue is has an article with some illustrations of "Sizing Up the Presidential Timber" by McKee Barclay. There is a double page illustratio... See More  

Richard Nixon Vindicated 1952...

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Dridgeport, Alabama map...

THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York City, New York, May 11, 1862 



* Bridgeport, Alabama map... 

* Lebanon, Tennessee...  New Orleans, Louisiana... 



This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration.



Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "General Mitchel's Successes,"Interesting From Gen. Hall... See More  

Quaint, local newspaper from Montoursville, Pennsylvania...

THE MONTOURSVILLE NEWS, Pennsylvania, Sept. 21, 1933  An interesting, small newspaper from this small town in North-central Pennsylvania, a suburb of Williamsport. This issue has a wealth of local reporting and advertisements of various businesses in the area.

The masthead notes that it is: "Published Weekly in the interest of Montoursville and its rural environs--Warrensville, Huntersv... See More