Premiere of "Avatar", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #713846
December 18, 2009
LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 18, 2009
* Best "Avatar" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Epic science fiction - James Cameron
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Avatar" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime publi... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1700...
Item #713822
September 18, 1700
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 9, 1700
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* From the turn of the 18th century
* Unique gift idea for that history buff
This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As was the case with m... See More
Battle of Murfreesboro...
Item #713804
February 25, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Feb. 25, 1863 The front page has: "Our Fredericksburg Letter" "The Second Day of the Battle of Murfreesboro" which is over two columns of detailed reporting. Also on the ftpg: "Latest News From the North" "City Intelligence" "Butler's Reception in Baltimore" and other smaller items.
The back page has an... See More
Woodlawn, Virginia... Rebel deserters... Strawberry Plains...
Item #713701
January 14, 1864
DAILY SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Mass., Jan. 14, 1864. Among the many Civil War related reports are those regarding Strawberry Plains, Tennessee, Woodlawn, Virginia and another focused on southern deserters. See images for more details.
Complete in 4 pages, a slightly rough left spine, but in good condition.
The Grattan Indian massacre...
Item #713645
September 11, 1854
NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, September 11, 1854
* Grattan Massacre (1st report)
* United States Army
* Lakota Sioux Indians
The front page has an article headed: "Important from Fort Laramie--An Entire Detachment of United States Troops Massacred by the Indians" Early, 1st report coverage on what was known as the "Grattan Massacre". This was the opening engagement of the... See More
Hastings, Nebraska lynchings...
Item #713643
April 05, 1883
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, April 5, 1883
* Hastings, Adams County, Nebraska
* Lynchings -hangings - lynched mob
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. Page 6 has an article headed: "VIGILANTES' VENGEANCE" "A Couple of Murderers Lynched by a Mob at Hastings, Neb." and more. (see)
This issue is not fragile as newsprint ba... See More
A "Boomer" newspaper with a fascinating history...
Item #713618
January 21, 1886
OKLAHOMA WAR-CHIEF, Caldwell, Kansas, Jan. 21, 1886
* Very rare Oklahoma Bomers publication
An interesting newspaper with a fascinating history.
This newspaper was first published by the Oklahoma Boomer Movement to agitate for the opening of the unassigned lands in the Indian Territory to homesteading.
The paper was first published at Wichita, Kansas, in 1883, and after several... See More
1869 Gold Hill, Nevada mine fire dsaster....
Item #713605
April 09, 1869
THE NEW YORK HERALD, April 9, 1869
* Gold Hill, Storey County, Nevada
* Comstock Lode - Virginia City
* Yellow Jacket Mine fire disaster
Page 7 has an article headed: "Burning of the Gold Hill Mines in Nevada" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 12 pages, nice condition.
Review & premiere of "The Wizard", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #713603
December 15, 1989
LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 15, 1989
* Best "The Wizard" movie advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere review
* Super Mario's Bros. 3 introduced in America
* Fred Savage - Beau Bridges - Christian Slater
* Tobey Maguire's uncredited film debut
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Wizard" and perhaps no better issue could be found ... See More
Sitting Bull... Death of Brigham Young...
Item #713539
August 30, 1877
THE DAILY MEMPHIS AVALANCHE, Memphis, Tennessee, Aug. 30, 1877
* Chief Sitting Bull
* Hunkpapa Lakota Indians
* Brigham Young death
Page 3 has as brief of a report of the death of Brigham Young as could be found, headed: "Death of Brigham Young". The report states: "Brigham Young died at 4 p.m. to-day." The same page has a lengthier report headed: "Sitti... See More
Large & ornate masthead from the Civil War era...
Item #713518
July 02, 1862
NEW HAMPSHIRE JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE, Manchester, July 2, 1862
* Great masthead engraving
The title reflects the theme of this issue, being primarily a farming-related newspaper with agricultural concerns taking much of the front page and some inside space as well. However Civil War reporting is found on pages 2 & 3 with a review of the week's battle events and military ... See More
Alfrado Coldona murder & suicide... trapeze artist...
Item #713513
July 31, 1937
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, July 31, 1937
* Alfredo Codona & Vera Bruce murder suicide
* The last of the flying Codonas aerialists family
* Circus entertainers - famous trapeze artists
* First to perform the triple somersault in the air
The top of page 3 has a two column heading: "Codona, Trapeze King, Shoots Ex-Wife, Kills Self" with subhead and photos of the two involved. (se... See More
Five British newspapers from the 1760's - 1790's...
Item #713512
* Pre and post American Revolutionary War era* Great, unique gift idea for that history buff
(5) An interesting & unique lot of five British newspapers, containing all different titles from the 18th century. They span the 1760's thru the 1790's and include at least one from each decade. Some have red ink stamps (partial or otherwise, see images). Certainly a one-of-a-kind grouping... See More
"Forrest Gump" wins 6 oscars in 1995...
Item #713509
February 20, 1979
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 20, 1979
* 51st academy awards - movies of 1978
* "The Deer Hunter" "Heaven Can Wait"
* Robert De Niro - Vietnam War soldiers
* 9 nominations for each of these films
* Best publication to be had (rare as such)
The front page has a banner heading: "Oscar Derby Tie" with lead-in: "18 Nominations For 2 Films" and subhead. (see ... See More
19th century San Diego, California...
Item #713508
February 05, 1874
THE WORLD, San Diego, California, Feb. 5, 1874
* Rare Old West publication
* Cave Creek ambush - Apaches
A very early issue from this now-famous Southern California city, this issue published when the population was just 2,300.
The top of page 3 has a report headed: "Arizona" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with all 4 pages in nice condition.... See More
Modoc Indian War...Captain Jack....
Item #713472
June 09, 1873
THE EVANSVILLE JOURNAL, Indiana, June 9, 1873
* Modoc Indians War - lava beds
* Captain Jack & others held prisoners
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. The front page has a one column heading: "Wild Scenes In The West" with subhead. (see images) Captain Jack would be executed by hanging in October of that year.
Other news and advertis... See More
Robert G. Clark Jr. sworn in Mississippi...
Item #713465
January 03, 1968
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 3, 1968
* Politician Robert G. Clark Jr. sworn in
* Mississippi House of Representatives
* First African American member since 1894
The top of the front page has a three column photo with heading: "Mississippi Seats First Negro Legislator in 74 Years" (see images)
Complete with 96 pages, some foxing along the central fold, a little margin wear, gen... See More
1935 Adolph Hitler starts to build Nazi army...
Item #713459
March 18, 1935
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, March 18, 1935
* Treaty of Versaillies Treaty broken
* Adolph Hitler starts military buildup (draft)
* Prelude to World War II - WWII
The front page has a nice banner headline: "'STEEL RING' TO HEM GERMANY" with subheads. (see images) Much more on the following pages. Related photo and heading on the back page.
Complete with 26 pages, rag edition ... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1701...
Item #713457
July 07, 1701
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 7, 1701
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* At the turn of the 18th century - unique gift idea
This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As was the case with most newspapers of the 17th... See More
Tuskegee Airmen graduates... Lucy Parsons...
Item #713456
March 08, 1942
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, March 8, 1942
* Tuskegee Airmen graduate from University
* World War II African Americans military pilots
* First in the United States Army Air Forces
* Lucy Parsons burned to death - anarchist
The top of page 10 has a one column heading: "U. S. GRADUATES FIRST SQUADRON OF NEGRO FLYERS" with subheads. (see images) These first African American military pil... See More
Lewis and Clark begin their epic Voyage of Discovery...
Item #713448
November 26, 1803
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL & MASSACHUSETTS FEDERALIST, Boston, Nov. 26,1803
* Lewis and Clark Expedition begins
* Louisville, Kentucky - Ohio River
Page 2 has several items concerning the recent Louisiana Purchase, but certainly the most significant is a report from Louisville noting: "Capt. Clark, and Mr. Lewis, have left this place in the prosecution of their expedition to the wes... See More
1936 death of William Hope Harvery...
Item #713438
February 12, 1936
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, Feb. 12, 1936
* William Hope 'Coin' Harvey death
* Monetary bimetallism advocate
* Silver as legal tender -Liberty Party
The front page has a one column heading: "'COIN' HARVEY DIES; PIONEER SILVERITE" with subhead. (see image)
Complete with 18 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding slits along the ... See More
1899 Carrabelle, Florida hurricane disaster.....
Item #713423
August 04, 1899
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Aug. 4, 1899
* Carrabelle, Florida
* Hurricane disaster
* Lanark Village destroyed
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "THIRTEEN VESSELS ASHORE IN FLORIDA" with subheads. (see images) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile fr... See More
1861 Davenport, Iowa... Civil War era...
Item #713309
September 19, 1861
DAVENPORT DAILY GAZETTE, Iowa, Dec. 17, 1861
* Rare Civil War era publication
* Negro insurrection in the South
This rare title from the Midwestern United States has some Civil War reporting and several interesting advertisements of the day.
This issue measures 25 x 18 inches, not fragile as newsprint from this era was made of cotton and linen rags, allowing them to remain very pliable and... See More
On the coming Louisiana Purchase... Thomas Jefferson...
Item #713218
April 26, 1803
SPOONER'S VERMONT JOURNAL, Windsor, April 26, 1803
* Rare early 19th century publication
With considerations for the purchase of the Louisiana Territory from France then much in focus, it is not surprising that over three-quarters of the front page is taken up with the 4th in a series of 7 essays titled: "The Mississippi", dealing with this controversial topic of the day.... See More
1868 Salisbury, North Carolina hanging...
Item #713106
July 01, 1868
THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 1, 1868
* Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina
* Wife murderer hanged - hanging - execution
Page 3 has an article headed: "THE GALLOWS" Execution of a Wife Murderer in North Carolina" and more. (see images) Lengthy text takes up 2 full columns.
Other news of the day. Complete with all 12 pages, good condition.... See More
1945 USS Franklin aircraft carrier disaster...
Item #713101
May 18, 1945
THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Kansas, May 18, 1945
* USS Franklin (CV-13) disaster
* Japanese dive bomber attack
* United States Navy aircraft carrier
The front page has a two column heading: "Aircraft Carrier Franklin Snatched From Jap Death Trap And Will Return to Battle" with subhead. (see images) This disaster happened a few months earlier but this is when it was first made publi... See More
1806 theatrical ad includes Edgar Allan Poe's father...
Item #713100
November 27, 1806
BOSTON GAZETTE, Nov. 27, 1806
* Edgar Allan Poe's father theater ad
A curious literary item here as the top of page 3 has an advertisement for the "Boston Theatre" for the performance of: "VENICE PRESERVED", a theatrical performance, with one of the principal characters being "Mr.. Poe" as Redemar. (see image) He was the father of Edgar Allan Poe.
News of t... See More
1950 Second Battle of Seoul, South Korea...
Item #713084
September 27, 1950
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass. Sept. 27, 1950
* Second Battle of Seoul, South Korea
* United Nations capture city w/ map
* U.S. General Douglas MacArthur
The top of the front page has a headline announcing: "Seoul Mopup nearly Complete" with subheads and related map. (see images)
Complete with 18 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.... See More
1808 theatrical ad includes Edgar Allan Poe's mother...
Item #713012
February 01, 1808
BOSTON GAZETTE, Feb. 1, 1808
* Edgar Allan Poe's mother theater ad
A curious literary item here as the top of page 3 has an advertisement for the "Boston Theatre" with a performance of: "KING LEAR...", with one of the principal characters being "Mrs. Poe" as Cordelia" (se image) She was the mother of Edgar Allan Poe.
Four pages, untrimmed, light staini... See More
USS Wyoming 1937 explosion disaster...
Item #713004
February 19, 1937
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, February 19, 1937
* USS Wyoming (BB-32) disaster
* U. S. Navy battleship explosion
* United States Marines killed
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "Six Killed, 11 Injured when Shell Explodes on Board U. S. Battleship" with subheads and related photo. (see images)
Complete with 34 pages, light toning at the margins, small libra... See More
1939 Battle of the Heligoland Bight...
Item #712999
December 18, 1939
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, December 18, 1939
* Battle of the Heligoland Bight
* North Sea - Germany
* 1st "named" air battle of WWII
The front page has a nice banner headline: "34 BRITISH PLANES FELLED, SAY NAZIS; ONE GERMAN WARSHIP SUNK; TWO HIT" with subheads. (see images) First report coverage on the Battle of the Heligoland Bight.
Complete with 34 pages, light toning... See More
Nixon's historic visit to People's Republic of China...
Item #712997
February 18, 1972
THE NEWS AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, N.C. Feb. 18, 1972
* Historic visit by President Richard Nixon (on the way)
* People's Republic of China - Taiwan relations
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "Nixon Leaves For China" with photo. (see images)
Complete with 38 pages, a few small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.... See More
Only published for four years...
Item #712996
April 21, 1736
THE OLD WHIG, OR THE CONSISTENT PROTESTANT, London, April 21, 1736
* Very rare publication
* Early 18th century British original
This is a very rare title, publishing for only 4 years with various news reports from Europe. There is a brief item on the back page noting: "...advice by a letter from South Carolina of the death of the Rev. Mr. John Fullerton, lately missionary at Ch... See More
1947 Jerusalem riots....
Item #712950
December 03, 1947
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, December 3, 1947
* Jerusalem riots
* Arabs - Muslims
* re. UN Partition Plan
* Haganah & Irgun
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "Jews And Arabs Continue Battle; Report 20 Dead" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 18 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, more so along the spine, generally very nice.... See More
Joe Biden busted for plagiarism in 1987...
Item #712948
September 18, 1987
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 18, 1987
* Joseph Joe Biden busted for plagiarism
* Syracuse Law School
* Democratic senator candidate
Page has a two column heading: "Biden Admits Plagiarism in Writing Law School Brief" First report coverage continues text continues on page 28 with heading. A quite rare issue as it would not have been saved since it contains no historically significant ... See More
Mosul -Haifa oil pipeline opens in 1935...
Item #712824
January 14, 1935
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, January 14, 1935
* Mosul-Haifa oil pipeline opens
* King Ghazi of Iraq - Kirkuk
The top of page 18 has a one column heading: "MOSUL OIL LINE, 1,150 MI. LONG, IN SERVICE TODAY" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 30 pages, rag edition in nice condition. A few small binding holes along the spine,... See More
Montauk Point... Utah... Mormon... death of Tad Lincoln...
Item #712823
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, September, 1871 Featured in this issue is an article "Montauk Point, Long Island" which takes 12 pages and includes 22 illustrations. Another nice article is: "The Reformation in Utah" which takes over 8 pages & has a great wealth of information about this Territory. Near the beginning is: "When Utah was first settled,... See More
Republic of Ireland is created...
Item #712815
April 18, 1949
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, April 18, 1949
* Republic of Ireland is born
* Leaves the British Commonwealth
* "First Freedom Day"
The very top of the front page has a banner heading: "Irish Eyes Smile Through Tears on Freedom Day" (see images)
Complete with 30 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, small library st... See More
Very 1st ever televised sporting event in 1939...
Item #712807
May 18, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 18, 1939
* Very 1st sport's event on television
* Princeton vs. Columbia baseball game
* Historic broadcasting first
The sport's section (page 33) has a three column heading : "Columbia Loses Twice" with subheads that include: "PRINCETON ANNEXES LEAGUE TWIN BILL" and more with box scores and related photo. (see) A very historic iss... See More
Robert Smalls and The USS Planter...
Lincoln repeals Hunter's controversial order emancipating slaves...
Item #712776
May 20, 1862
NEW YORK WORLD, May 20, 1862
* General David Hunter's Emancipation order
* Abraham Lincoln rebuffs (nullifies)
* Robert Smalls & companions to be compensated
The front page begins with column heads: "PRESIDENT'S PROCLAMATION" "Gen. Hunter's Proclamation Void" "The Power of Declaring Slaves Free Belongs to the President" "An Appeal To... See More
Stock Market reaches its lowest point in the Great Depression...
Item #712766
July 09, 1932
THE DETROIT NEWS, July 9, 1932
* Stock Market at lowest point during Great Depression
* Wall Street exchange bottoms out
A significant issue, as this issue has the reports of the New York Stock Exchange from the day it reached its lowest point during the Great Depression. The Stock Market crash of October, 1929 triggered the Great Depression. People all over the country not only lost ... See More
Early newspaper from Oregon...
Item #712765
July 03, 1875
THE OREGON STATE JOURNAL, Eugene City, July 3, 1875
* Rare Old West publication
Today Eugene is the second largest city in Oregon. A typical newspaper of the day with news, interesting tidbits, and a wealth of advertisements. Page 2 has: "Emigration From Kansas To Oregon" and a long list of: "Oregon Items"
Four pages, never bound, very wide margins, very nice condi... See More
This town was founded during the California Gold Rush...
Item #712737
August 06, 1881
THE MOUNTAIN MESSENGER, Downieville, California, August. 6, 1881
* Rare Old West title
* Gold mining town
* Sierra County
Downieville is a very small town at 3,000 ft. elevation in Northwestern California. It was founded in late 1849 during the California gold rush & was first known as "The Forks" for its location at the confluence of the Downie River and the North For... See More
Robert Smalls leads fellow slaves to freedom... The USS Planter...
President Lincoln repeals General Hunter's order (no. 11), which had emancipated slaves...
Item #712734
May 24, 1862
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, May 24, 1862
* General David Hunter order
* Emancipation of slaves
* Abraham Lincoln rebuffs
* Robert Smalls - born in slavery
* Leads fellow slaves to freedom
Page 2 begins with: "Gen. Hunter Overruled". This concerns the controversial situation where Hunter pronounced slaves free in Florida, Georgia & South Carolina, previous to Lincol... See More
President Lincoln repeals General Hunter's order (no. 11), which had emancipated slaves... Two mentions of Robert Smalls...
Item #712691
May 20, 1862
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 20, 1862
* General David Hunter's Emancipation order
* Abraham Lincoln rebuffs (nullifies)
* Robert Smalls & companions to be compensated
Page one has, "Gen. Hunter's Order Repudiated by the President," followed by, "He Pronounces it Void and of No Effect," and, "The Policy of the Administration Reiterated." The pronou... See More
Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel assassination follow-up...
Item #712677
June 21, 1947
THE DETROIT NEWS, June 21, 1947
* Benjamin 'Bugsy' Siegel assassination (1st report)
* Flamingo Club, Las Vegas, Nevada - Murder Inc.
The front page has a banner heading: "Bugsie Siegel, Ex-Public Enemy, Murdered" with subheads and small photo of Siegel. (see images) Nice for display. First report coverage on the assassination of famous gangster/racketeer Bugsy Siege... See More
Extra time off needed to recover from Washington's Birthday celebrations....
Item #712633
February 20, 1885
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 20, 1885
* Washington's Birthday goes Federal (a holiday for all)
* Extra time off needed for members of the NY Senate?
Page 5 has a single column heading which includes: "A Washington's Birthday Holiday". which is in reference to the members' of the New York State Senate desiring to have enough time off to recover from the holiday, which was f... See More
Frank James, El Paso, Yellowstone, burglars...
Item #712624
August 20, 1883
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, Aug. 20, 1883 The front page has: "Criminal Calendar - Additional Particulars of the Tragedy at Estancia Ranchm NB.M. - Frank James Trial--A Gang of Burglars Broken Up--Free Fight at a Picnic--The Daily Record".
Inside includes: "El Paso's Ways - The Peculiarities of a Now Thriving Frontier Town--A Place where Border Ruffian and B... See More
From Confederate New Orleans...
Item #712622
January 26, 1862
SUNDAY DELTA, New Orleans, Louisiana, Jan. 26, 1862
* Rare Confederate title
* From the deep South
Truly Confederate newspapers from New Orleans are very difficult to find, as Admiral Farragut entered the mouth of the Mississippi in mid-April, 1862 and finally took New Orleans on April 28. Shortly thereafter Benjamin Butler moved in and took control of the city which surrendered with... See More
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