Early & uncommon from New Orleans...

THE WEEKLY CRESCENT CITY, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1841  A volume one issue of a quite scarce & early newspaper from the Deep South from 20 years before the outbreak of the Civil War. Various news of the day and period advertising throughout.

A bit irregular at the spine, minor margin tears (no loss), and a bit of damp staining (see).

Note: The image shown is representative of the look a... See More  

'Mad Bomber' George Metesky arrested...

THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, January 23, 1957 



* Mad Bomber George Metesky 

* Capture & arrest w/ photo 



This 42 page newspaper has one column headings on the front page: "'MAD BOMBER' IS FINALLY SEIZED", "Locked Up for Observation by Phychiatrists (sic)" with small photo. (see) 1st report coverage on the capture ... See More  

Thomas Edison advertisement...

SUNDAY ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE of the DAILY PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, October 1, 1911  The cover of this issue contains a young lady outside in the woods. Within the issue are a variety of articles, stories and advertisements.



The of the issue is a full page advertisement for the General Electric Company on "Edison's Dream Comes True" and contains a photo of Thomas Ediso... See More  

William T. Sherman...

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 14, 1864 



* William T. Sherman

* New Orleans, LA



Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "From Gen. Butler's Dept." "Capture & Destruction of the Rebel Camp" "Return of Troops From Texas" "Gen. Sherman In New Orleans" "From Chattanooga" "The Rebel Force in West Louisiana" and... See More  

Opening of the St. Louis World's Fair issue...

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 7, 1904  The front cover of the issue is entitled "The Opening of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition" which is comprised of two photos with additional photos inside the issue. Within the issue is "The Russian Ice-Breaker 'Ermack' Capable of Forcing Her Way Through Ice Twenty-Five Feet Thick"; "High-Velocity 6-inch Wire-Wound G... See More  

Norway surrenders to the Nazis...

THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, June 10, 1940 



* Norway surrenders

* Nazis capturing Paris France



This 30 page newspaper has nice front page headlines concerning upcoming surrender of Paris, France. Nice for display here (see photos).



Also on the front page is a two column headline that reads: "Norway Surrenders, King Flees to England...". Also on the front pag... See More  

Two Civil War maps...

NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, New York, May 9, 1862 



* Yorktown, Virginia Map

* New Orleans, Louisiana

* Battle of Williamsburg



The ftpg. features a nice Civil War map headed: "The Defences Of Yorktown" which shows a close-up view of the: "City of Yorktown, Huts & Tents of the Garrison." (see photos). Plus, page 3 has a huge Civil War map, taking more  tha... See More  

Pineville LA tornado in 1923...

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, April 5, 1923



* Pineville, Louisiana

* Tornado disaster



This 26 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "TORNADO TAKES TOLL OF 14 IN PINEVILLE, LA.", "Scores Are Injured When Twister Cuts 100-Yard Swath through Town" and more. 1st report coverage on the tornado disaster at Pineville, Louisiana.



Other ne... See More  

Tulane Green Wave undefeated season....

THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, September 26, 1931



* Tulane Green Wave football

* First game of undefeated season (day of)

* Best title to have in ?



This 28 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 10: "Tulane Begins Title Conquest Today With Fighting Ole Miss Team" with subheads (see photos). This would be the day Tulane would begin their regular season that ende... See More  

The Battle of Williamsburg, Virginia...

THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, May 8, 1862 



* New Orleans, Louisiana

* Battle of Williamsburg, VA



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 Capture Of New Orleans", "Progress of Operations to the 26th Ult.", "Fort Jackson In Flames&qu... See More  

1864 Civil War....

NEW YORK HERALD, March 14, 1864  Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "Important From New Orleans" "Organization of the New State Government of Louisiana" "Inauguration of Governor Hahn" "Address of Gen. Banks" "News From the Department of the South" "The Sherman Expedition" "Grant's Army" & m... See More  

Nazis capture Boulogne...

THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, May 27, 1940



* Nazis capture Boulogne France

* World War II era



This 28 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "BOULOGNE FALLS AFTER 3-DAY SIEGE" with subheads. See photos for additional information.



Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. A little spine wear, otherwise good. ... See More  

NEW YORK HERALD, May 1, 1864  Among the front page one columns heads on the Civil War are: "General Stone Superseded by General Dwight" "The Rebel Loss in Louisiana Reported Between Seven & Ten Thousand" "The Operations of Gen. A. L. Lee & His Cavalry" "Position & Strength of Magruder's Army" "News from New Bern" "The Army... See More  

Milling publication...

THE MILLER AND MILLWRIGHT, Cincinnati, Ohio, January, 1877  This is a publication dedicated to milling with articles "Growing Corn In Dry Seasons" "How Things Are Done In Other Countries - Flour From The Grain" " Rice Culture In Louisiana" and more. This also contains numerous advertisements, many which are illustrated.



This is complete in 16 pages measuring a... See More  

Woman's softball...

THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, July 17, 1940



* Early Women's softball w/ photos



This 12 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 9: "Touring Glamor Girls Shoot For U.S. Softball Crown" with subheads and related pictorial (see photos)



This tells of the Jax Brewers of New Orleans, Louisiana. It is rare to find such reports during this time.



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

The Great Mississippi Flood...

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts,  April 21, 1927



* The Great Mississippi River flood

* Arkansas, Tennessee



This 24 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "PESTILENCE INVADES REFUGEE CAMPS AS FLOOD WATERS RISE" with subheads (see photos).



Other news of the day including period advertising. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise in go... See More  

Opening day of first Tarzan movie...

THE WORLD, New York City, January 30, 1918 



* 1st week of landmark film "Tarzan Of The Apes"



A rare opportunity for the complete newspaper which contains within the advertisement for the first Tarzan movie ever made, "Tarzan of the Apes".



This is the complete newspaper with the advertisement (ad measures 6 by 4 inches) on the back page promoting the movie.



A fi... See More  

1st woman public enemy announced....

THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana,  November 30, 1934  This 32 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "MRS. NELSON HELD LEADING WOMAN PUBLIC FOE IN U.S." "Police and Authorities of Nation Ordered to 'Shoot to Kill'" with related photo. (see)



This tells of the official F.B.I. announcement of the very 1st woman public enemy, Helen... See More  

Rare Cincinnati, Ohio Civil War era...

This issue is not fragile as newsprint from this era w... See More  

Lou Gehrig's 2,000 straight game....

THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, June 1, 1938 This 34 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 17: "TOM HENRICH CLOUTS SIXTH HOME RUN, 12-5" "Dickey Gets Fifth as New Yorkers Smash Boston Nine" with box scores. (see)



This was the 2,000th game milestone achieved by Yankee great Lou Gehrig. He would end up playing in 2,130 straight games before ending his car... See More  

Hurricane Audrey Hits Gulf Coast...

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Charles 'Pretty Boy' Floyd....

THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, October 22, 1934 



* Day of Charles 'Pretty Boy' Floyd death 

* Shot by Melvin Purvis 



This 32 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:

"FLOYD BELIEVED WOUNDED; AID IS CAUGHT IN OHIO" "Richetti Jailed After Gun Fight; wide Search Launched"



Other news of the day including various adve... See More  

Flight 624 airplane disaster....

THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, June 18, 1948



* United Airlines Flight 624 disaster

* Douglas DC-6 airliner airplane crash

* Mount Mt. Carmel PA Pennsylvania



This 40 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "43 Die as Plane Hits Live Wire, Explodes" with subheads and photo of the crash site. (see)  More on page 3 with list of the dead.  A... See More  

Al Capone heads for prison...

THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, May 4, 1932



* Al Capone heads for prison for tax evasion

* Chicago gangster boss



This 24 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 3: "CAPONE, SMILING, HURRIED BY HEAVY GUARDS TO TRAIN", "Dethroned Gangster Due at Atlanta Penitentiary Tonight", with smaller subheads (see images).



Other news of the day. Light browning w... 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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