One of the earliest Louisiana newspapers we have offered...
Item #705994
June 09, 1819
ORLEANS GAZETTE & COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER, June 9, 1819 This is one of the earliest newspapers from Louisiana we have had the pleasure to offer.
The front page has "Arrival of The President in Savannah" with much detail, taking over a full column. Also an address: "To the Mayor, Aldermen and Citizens of Savannah" signed in type by the President: James Monroe.
Complete... See More
Confederates occupy Manassas Junction...
Item #705993
August 29, 1862
DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, Aug. 29, 1862 Among the front page reports on the Civil War are: "Correspondence Between Butler & Phelps in Regard to the Negro Brigade" "Brilliant Maneuvering of Gen. Jackson--How He Broke Up a Yankee Arrangement" "...Occupation of Manassas Junction by Our Advance" and more.
Complete as a single sheet, some flaking at th... See More
Features an engraving of the mining town of Salida, Colorado...
Item #705992
May 13, 1882
MOUNTAIN MAIL, Salida, Colorado, May 13, 1882 Printed in the masthead is: "Colorado Produces Millions of Silver, and Silver Is King." A very rare title, as there are no institutions noted in Gregory (Union List of American Newspapers) which have any holdings of this title. The holdings of the only one listed (Kansas St. Hist. Soc.) was purchased by us.
This newspaper would change ... See More
The finest trio on Desert Storm...
Item #705991
January 17, 1991
DAILY GAZETTE, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois This is a trio of exceedingly displayable issues, each formatted similarly although with individually significant headlines on Desert Storm: the beginning of the air war: "WAR!"; the beginning of the land war: "INVASION!" and the "VICTORY!" once Iraq conceded and agreed to all U.N. resolutions.
These three newspapers... See More
'Official' report of the gold discovery in California...
Item #705990
December 07, 1848
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 7, 1848 Beginning on the front page and taking all of page 2 and most of page 3 is the: "President's Annual Message" to the nation, in which is a rather lengthy & detailed report on the discovery of gold in California.
Although there were earlier newspaper reports of gold discovery, this was the first "official"... See More
Louis D. Brandeis... First Jewish Supreme Court Justice...
Item #705989
June 06, 1916
NEW YORK TIMES, June 6, 1916 Page 6 carries a column-wide headline: "BRANDEIS SEATED ON SUPREME BENCH" with subheads: "Throng of Public Men and His Family Attend Ceremonies After Oath Is Administered" "Many Congratulations" "Lord Chief Justice Reading Sends Message of Felicitation on New Justice's Appointment".
"Every available seat in the co... See More
Confederate newspaper from Raleigh... Sherman's march through Georgia...
Item #705988
November 30, 1864
THE DAILY PROGRESS, Raleigh, North Carolina, Nov. 30, 1864 Raleigh was one of the last major cities of the South to fall into the hands of Sherman, surrendering on April 13, 1865, just one day before Lincoln was assassinated. This rare Confederate title is from the latter months of the Civil War.
The front page has reports headed: "Legislative Proceedings" "Congressional"... See More
Early British Columbia, Canada...
Item #705987
April 17, 1878
MAINLAND GUARDIAN, New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada, April 17, 1878 A quite uncommon title from this town in British Columbia, with various news and literary items of the day and a wealth of ads a well, several of which are illustrated.
Complete in four pages, typical folio size, never bound nor trimmed, a news agent's stamp in the upper right corner, nice condition.
On their way to the Battle of Gettysburg...
Item #705986
June 27, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, June 27, 1863 The front page has some nice & detailed reporting on the advance of the Confederates into the North, with first column heads including: "THE REBEL INVASION" "Carlisle Evacuated by Our Forces" "Probable Occupation of the Place by the Rebels" "The Main Rebel Force Supposed to be Behind Chambersburg" "Gettysburg in P... See More
Death of Robert E. Lee, in a Southern newspaper...
Item #705985
October 13, 1870
THE GREENSBORO PATRIOT, North Carolina, Oct. 13, 1870 All columns on pages 2 & 3 have black mourning rules for the death of Robert E. Lee.
Among the articles inside are " Dead" which has near the beginning: "...with the mournful intelligence that Robt. E. Lee is no more. This sad announcement will wring a wail of grief from millions of hearts..." with the balance tak... See More
One of the less common 18th century titles...
Item #705984
June 14, 1797
PORCUPINE'S GAZETTE, Philadelphia, June 14, 1797 The entire front page is taken up with ads including a a detailed ad for a runaway slave ad under: "Fifty Dollars Reward".
Another can be found on the back page.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, nice condition.
John Wilkes Booth 3 years before his notoriety...
Item #705983
March 20, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 20, 1862 Page 2 contains one of the fascinating tidbits of history which delight collectors, in this case an inconspicuous advertisement for a theatrical production of Richard III at the Mary Provost Theater in New York--starring John Wilkes Booth. See the photo for the complete ad which notes the: "...Engagement of the young Tragedian, J. WILKES BOOTH, who... See More
William Cowper poem: the abolition of the slave trade...
Item #705982
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES For The Country, Philadelphia, May 25, 1807 Page 3 has: "THE ABOLITION OF THE SLAVE TRADE" which is the timely reprinting of the William Cowper poem "The Morning Dream" (shown here issue simply as "A Dream"). Nice to have the printing of Cowper's poem so soon after the enactment of the Slave Trade Act of 1807. It woul... See More
One of the earliest baseball illustrations to appear in any periodical...
Item #705981
December 27, 1856
PORTERS SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Dec. 27, 1856 This issue of this once popular sporting journal features one of the earliest baseball illustrations to appear in a periodical.
This simple illustration, which is actually a 3 by 3 inch diagram, shows the position of the players, and is part of an article: "Base Ball" "How They Play The Game In New England".
The diagr... See More
Country's leading women's suffrage publication... Carrie Nation wrecks saloons... Ad for female dentist...
Item #705980
January 26, 1901
THE WOMAN'S TRIBUNE, Washington, D.C., Jan. 26, 1901 Their motto in the masthead: "Equality Before The Law". This was the country's leading women's suffrage publication having begun in Beatrice, Nebraska, before moving to Washington, D.C. Published by Clara Bewick Colby, a women's rights activist & suffragist leader, she was a war correspondent during the Spanish-Amer... See More
Reflecting on Washington crossing the Delaware & the Battle of Trenton...
Item #705979
July 25, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 25, 1782 Page 2 has a report beginning: "So determined are the French to pursue their favorite plan of annihilating the British power in North America, & particularly to the capturing the British army in New York...to co-operate with General Washington towards the reduction of that important garrison...".
All of pg. 4 & a bit of page 5 a... See More
Nice print of the Chicago baseball team...
Item #705978
June 06, 1885
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, June 6, 1885 Certainly the most notable print in this issue is the page 5 half page print captioned: "Illinois--The Chicago Baseball Club" showing the entire team in uniform, with a nice article on them on another page.
This is a very nice print, and increasingly rare to find such early baseball images in the illustrated newspapers.
Other... See More
Great full page baseball print... Rare Bocce Ball print...
Item #705977
August 31, 1889
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Aug. 31, 1889 The full ftpg. is a nice print: "At Lake George Landing--Saluting the Passengers".
But likely the most significant print is a great full page: "A Base-Ball Incident--Caught Between The Bases" which shows a player caught in a rundown.
Other good prints include a half page: "Gioca Di Bocci--Summer Afternoon Scen... See More
Print of a baseball player...
Item #705976
August 18, 1866
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, Aug. 18, 1866 Inside has a nice one column print of baseball player: "G. A. Flagg, Cambridge B.B. Club, Cambridge, Mass." with a related article headed: "Our Base Ball Illustrations".
The front page has a nice print captioned: "The Town of Heart's Content, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland, the Terminus of the Atlantic... See More
Very first automobile advertisement...
Item #705975
September 10, 1898
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Sept. 10, 1898 A very significant issue in the history of automobiles, as the noted reference work "Kane's Famous First Facts" records that the first automobile advertisement ever published in America is on the back page (not the very first appearance, which was in the July 30, 1898 issue).
The top of the back page has an advertisement h
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Recruitment ad for joining the U.S. military...
Item #705974
June 05, 1799
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, June 5, 1799 Page 2 has a letter from Lord Nelson to his wife. Page 3 also has a very nice recruitment ad for the military headed: "ATTENTION ! " "To all who properly estimate the Independence of America, love its Constitution, and are willing to defend its Government & Laws, in the station of Soldiers, an opportunity no... See More
A broadside "newspaper" covering World War II...
Item #705973
October 13, 1944
TEL-PICS, New York, a lot of five issues: Sept. 18, 28, 30; Oct. 4, 13, 1944 This was a broadside (printed on one side only) newspaper originally meant to be displayed in store windows, mostly taken up with a large photo of the war, plus a caption. A very unusual item.
Each measures 10 1/2 by 12 1/2 inches, once folded to envelope size with a mailing address on the reverse, good condition, ... See More
A Robert E. Lee Proclamation just before Antietam...
Item #705972
September 18, 1862
RICHMOND ENQUIRER, Virginia, Sept. 18, 1862 The front page has: "General Lee's Proclamation To the People of Maryland" which presents his reasons for the Confederate army being in that state. Remember that the battle of Antietam was fought just the day before, although not reported in this issue.
There is a lengthy introductory document spewing much hatred to the Yankees, incl... See More
Follow-up to Gettysburg, and so much more...
Item #705971
July 08, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, July 8, 1863 Not only is this a nice newspaper from the Confederacy, but it is from the Confederate capital.
A great issue on the events surrounding the Battle of Gettysburg, with reaction of nearby cities, the retreat & pursuit of the Confederates, reports on the events immediately following Gettysburg, and more.
The front page includes: "... See More
Much on the war, from the Confederacy... After Gettysburg & Vicksburg...
Item #705970
July 16, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, July 16, 1863 Not only is this a nice newspaper from the Confederacy, but it is from the Confederate capital.
A wealth of nice reporting in this issue with the front page having: "The News" with some text on Lee's retreat from Gettysburg, beginning: "The old report of two days' standing, to the effect that the enemy had attacked Gene... See More
Battle of Spotsylvania Court House... Robert E. Lee vs. U.S. Grant...
Item #705969
May 23, 1864
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, May 23, 1864 A very famous newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy. Among the front page items are: "The War News" with subheads: "From the Peninsula", "From the Southside", "The Night Assault--Bloody Repulse of the Yankees".
Also a report from: "Army of Northern Virginia, Near Spotsylvania Court House&quo... See More
The "big" oil discovery in Texas sparks the Texas oil rush...
Item #705968
January 15, 1901
WELLSVILLE DAILY REPORTER, New York, Jan. 15, 1901 Although discoveries were made in various locations long before this date, this discovery--to be known as Spindletop--marked the emergence of the oil industry at a time when the automobile and other industries were experiencing rapid growth, coinciding with the need for this new product.
The discovery of oil in Beaumont, Texas, was the begi... See More
Very first All-Star game: Babe Ruth a focus...
Item #705966
July 07, 1933
NEW YORK TIMES, July 7, 1933 A banner headline on page 12 reports on the first ever Major League Baseball All-Star game: "Ruth's Home Run Gives American League Margin of Victory at Chicago".
One column subheads include: "American League Beats Rivals, 4-2" "49,000 See Ruth's Homer Yield Two Runs as Nationals Are Toppled" "Long Hit Comes In Third&quo... See More
Mormons & the Mountain Meadows Massacre...
Item #705963
July 29, 1875
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 29, 1875 The bottom of page 5 has a brief article: "The Mountain Meadow Massacre - Repetition of the Effort to Save Young and Smith from Going on the Stand". The report is from
Beaver, Utah, and notes in part: "Several witnesses testified at the Mountain Meadow massacre trial...Mr. Lee's cell was searched...found to contain number articles to ... See More
Treaty with the Sioux Indians... Much on the Black Hills...
Item #705958
July 09, 1875
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 9, 1875 Page 3 has: "The Black Hills" "The Treaty With the Sioux" "How the Indians Were Persuaded to Make the Treaty--Wisdom of Their Action in Saying Cattle". This is followed by: "Character of the Country" "General Diffusion of Small Quantities of Gold Over a Large Area--One-Third of the Hills Covered with Heavy Timber--Th... See More
Largest newspaper in the world...
Item #705956
June 15, 1993
HET VOLK, Gent, Belgium, June 15,1993 A bonafide newspaper of this title (The People) publishes in Belgium, but the publisher saw fit to make his mark in the world of newspapers--he created this special edition which is the largest newspaper in the world.
Each page measures 39 1/2 by 55 inches printed on thick, high-quality paper (not newsprint) & in color. Content focuses on this curio... See More
Yellowstone National Park is officially created...
Item #705955
February 29, 1872
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 29, 1872 Page 4 has a somewhat inconspicuous, yet very historic report headed: "The Yellowstone Park Bill" which was passed the day prior creating not just the first National Park in the United States, but the first in the entire world.
The report begins: "It is a satisfaction to know that the Yellowstone Park bill has passed the House. Our readers h... See More
Kennedy's last public address...
Item #705953
October 27, 1963
NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 27, 1963 Obviously unknown at the time but less than 4 weeks later John F. Kennedy would be assassinated in Dallas.
The front page has an article: "Kennedy, Honoring Frost, Bids U.S. Heed Its Artists" which carries over to page 87, where is found what would prove to be the last public address by JFK.
The heading on page 87 reads: "Text of President's... See More
P. T. Barnum & his Iranistan home... Early San Francisco scene...
Item #705950
May 24, 1851
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL DRAWING-ROOM COMPANION, Boston, May 24, 1851 The masthead features a very nice engraving of Boston harbor with many ships and the city skyline.
Prints within include: "U.S. and Havre Steamer Humboldt" "Dry Dock at Brooklyn, New York" "Office of the Penn Life Insurance Company", a nice nearly half-page print of: "Montgomery St., San ... See More
Great content on events leading to the Civil War...
Item #705947
January 11, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Jan. 11, 1861 From just 4 months before the outbreak of the Civil War, it is not surprising that much content within related to the brewing troubles.
Some column heads include: "Highly Important From Charleston" "The Firing Into the Star of the West" "She is Driven Out of the Harbor" "Patriotic Letter From Maj. Anderson" "W... See More
Perhaps the definitive Battle of Gettysburg issue...
Item #705943
July 06, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 6, 1863 A terrific issue reporting the result of the very historic Battle of Gettysburg, with nearly two-thirds of the front page's first column taken up with related heads, atop of which is a nice patriotic emblem.
They include: "THE GREAT VICTORY" "The Rebel Army Totally Defeated" "Its Remains Driven Into the Mountains" "It is ... See More
Very graphic on the Spanish-American War...
Item #705942
June 04, 1898
THE PATRIOT, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, June 4, 1898 A nice, graphic issue with a banner headline: "AMERICAN VESSEL SUNK IN SANTIAGO HARBOR BY THE DONS" with related subheads as well as a large graphic captined: "The Bombardment of San Juan--The Attack On Morro".
Complete in 8 pages, very nice condition.
Very graphic on the capture of Fort Morro...
Item #705941
June 02, 1898
THE PATRIOT, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, June 2, 1898 A terrific, graphic issue on the taking of Fort El Morro at Puerto Rico during the Spanish-American War.
The banner headline reports: "EL MORRO FORT DESTROYED" with a large print of the U.S. flag captioned: "But 'Old Glory' Still Floats". A very nice display issue as such.
Complete in 8 pages, very nice conditi... See More
American forces enter Paris...
Item #705937
August 19, 1944
THE SAN FRANCISCO NEWS--WAR EXTRA, Aug. 19, 1944 In bold, red ink is the banner headline: "AMERICANS IN PARIS" plus subhead: "Bombers, Tanks, Rip Fleeing Nazis" and more related subheads.
Note: present are the outer leaves only of the first section, being pages 1, 2, 5 and 6. Very displayable. Some tears at the bottom margins, minor foxing, good condition.... See More
World War I comes to an end...
Item #705935
November 11, 1918
UTICA DAILY PRESS--EXTRA! , New York, Nov. 11, 1918 The two-line banner headline proclaims: "WORLD WAR COMES TO AN END" "GERMANY SIGNS TRUCE TERMS" with various related headlines and reports. A nice issue for display with these headlines.
Complete in 16 pages, good condition.
Very early newspaper report on the San Francisco earthquake...
Item #705934
October 18, 1989
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE--EXTRA, EXTRA, EXTRA, Oct. 18, 1989 This was one of the earliest editions on the street after the earthquake.
The banner headline proclaims: "HUNDREDS DEAD IN HUGE QUAKE" with several subheads, plus a large photo of a collapsed apartment building. The first 8 of the 16 pages are exclusively reports concerning the earthquake with a wealth of photos, includin... See More
Columbian Exposition fireworks...
Item #705933
December 02, 1893
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Dec. 2, 1893 The front page is a full page illustration: "The Fireworks at the Columbian Exposition - How Some Striking Effects Were Obtained" with a related article inside.
Also inside are: "Improved Machine for Boring, Turning, and Drilling" "The Columbian Exposition - A 'Moonshiner's Plant" "Manu
... See More
Also inside are: "Improved Machine for Boring, Turning, and Drilling" "The Columbian Exposition - A 'Moonshiner's Plant" "Manu
First report on John F. Kennedy's assassination... In a Dallas newspaper...
Item #705932
November 22, 1963
THE DALLAS TIMES HERALD, Texas, November 22, 1963 Serious collectors always try to obtain historic newspapers from the city where the event happened. For JFK's assassination that would be a Dallas newspaper.
Of the two newspapers which published in Dallas in 1963 only the TIMES HERALD reported the assassination on the same day it happened--November 22--and only in their 2nd and 3rd edit... See More
Death of the famed artist Thomas Nast...
Item #705931
December 09, 1902
ALLEGANY COUNTY REPORTER, Wellsville, New York, Dec. 9, 1902 The top of a front page column is headed: "Death Of Thomas Nast" "Consul Died Sunday at Noon & Was Buried at 5 O'clock". The article includes a print of him.
Although his fame & success were on his cartoon illustrations for Harper's Weekly & other publications, late in life he was named Cons... See More
Rebels victorious in Kentucky...
Item #705930
October 21, 1862
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Oct. 21, 1862 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: A Skirmish At Centreville Station, Virginia" "Interesting From the South" "Stuart's Raid into Pennsylvania the Comic Feature of the War" "The 'Thunderer' on the President's Emancipation Proclamation" "The War In The West" "Advance of t... See More
Landmark event in women's history: former slave woman petitions as an heir to her brother's estate...
Item #705927
October 22, 1817
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 22, 1817 In 1818 a woman named Pamela Sparhawk petitioned the Mass. General Court to be recognized as heir to her brother’s estate.
What makes this remarkable? Pamela Sparhawk was a formerly enslaved Black woman.
Pamela separated from her brother in childhood. After more than a decade of bondage in Boston and nearby Newton, she was determined to build... See More
Thurgood Marshall becomes the first African-American Supreme Court Justice...
Item #705926
June 13, 1967
THE PARSONS SUN, Kansas, June 13, 1967 The front page has a reportr headed: "First Negro... Marshall Tapped For High Court" which includes a photo of him captined: "Thurgood Marshall." The report carries over to page 2.
Complete in 34 pages, a few small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.
Invasion of Japan will provide a 'speedy victory'...
Item #705925
June 22, 1945
CHESTER TIMES, Pennsylvania, June 22, 1945 The banner headline notes: "Gen. Marshall Pledges Invasion of Japan---Plan for 'Speedy Victory' " with many related subheads.
Complete in 18 pages, very nice condition.
With a photograph of Christy Mathewson...
Item #705924
October 14, 1910
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, Oct. 14, 1910 Page 3 has a banner headline: "Leading Events in Athletic World - Mathewson Wins Game" with an uncommon photo of him headed: "Famous Pitcher Who Struck Out 14 Men in Post-Series Game" and captioned: "Christopher Mathewson, New York National league club."
Complete in 12 pages, leaves are loose at the spine, lightl... See More
The Jay Treaty: preventing another war...
Item #705918
March 16, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 16 & 19, 1796 A very significant pair of issues as they contain, in its entirety, the full text of the Jay Treaty, one of the more significant 18th century documents in American history.
Taking much of the front page and part of page 2 in the issue of the 16th is part of Jay's Treaty through Article 12. Prefacing the Treaty is a "Proclamation&q... See More
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