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217610

Ad for the shortest woman in the world....

Item #217610

March 13, 1794

CALEDONIAN MERCURY, Edinburgh, Scotland, March 13, 1794  The front page has a notice announcing an exhibition of Anna Fontaine, The Wonderful Italian Lady described as the: "...shortest women in the world....She is only 28 inches high, 42 years of age, born without hands, arms, or legs, except stumps from her shoulders... Says she can walk unassisted, has three children", plus
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217607

Military newspaper in 1838...

Item #217607

March 08, 1838

ARMY AND NAVY CHRONICLE, Washington, March 8, 1838.

 

* Uncommon military periodical from nation's capital



Taking two inside pages is a Statement of Armament required for the Fortification on the Sea-board, as well for war, also of ammunition, showing the state of supplies at the Forts, and deficiencies. Other heads include: "Florida War" "Sailors Snug Harbor" and more. Octavo-size, 16 pag
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217564

Thomas Jefferson in 1808....

Item #217564

August 30, 1808

THE BALANCE, Hudson, New York, Aug. 30, 1808

 

* Thomas Jefferson

* USS Chesapeake winning prizes




Page 3 brief commentary: Mr. Jeffersons war against the United States, says a remarker, is carrying on very successfully. The Chesapeake, which has been but a few days on a cruise, has already sent in six or eight prizes. Some other news as well. Quarto-size, 4 pages in nice condit
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217563

Early Baseball Convention in 1866...

Item #217563

December 14, 1866

NEW-YORK TIMES, Dec. 14, 1866.

 

* Early baseball convention reporting - new teams



Page 2 has a report: Convention of Base Ball Players which has details about the tenth annual convention, mentioning there were delegates from as far away as Oregon, Iowa, Maryland and Virginia and that over 100 new clubs applied for admission. Notable changes in the Constitution included the admissio
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217559

Migration in America Westward in 1816....

Item #217559

June 20, 1816

INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, June 20, 1816.

 

* early emigrants (emigration) moving to Missour in 1816 original reporting



A page 3 report from Columbus, (Ohio) says: Sailed from...Delaware County, the Adventure of Little Walnut...bound for Missouri. The Adventure is [a] seventy five feet keel and 16 tons burthen. It was built on Little Walnut one mile from its mouth.... Loaded princi
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217544

Washington College in 1826....

Item #217544

May 19, 1826

BOSTON RECORDER AND TELEGRAPH, May 19, 1826  A back page report under Washington College says this college at Hartford, Conn. "...though in its infancy, and...without state patronage, is in a flourishing condition. The buildings already completed, are planned and executed in fine taste." A few more details about the campus, plus word that 50 students are enrolled and that &q
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217542

Harvard University Commencement in 1825....

Item #217542

September 09, 1825

RECORDER & TELEGRAPH, Sept. 9, 1825.

* 1825 Harvard University commencement

A back page report under Harvard University has some details about the recent commencement, mentioning in part that the degree of L.L.D. was conferred on the Hon. Henry Clay, Secretary of State. Also word that Lewis Cass, the governor of Michigan, received an honorary degree of L.L.D. at the commencement at
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217540

Amherst College 1st Commencement in 1825....

Item #217540

September 02, 1825

RECORDER & TELEGRAPH, Boston, Sept. 2, 1825.

 

* Amherst College has 1st Commencement - Dartmouth College - Middlebury College



A back page report about Amherst College begins: The First Commencement (under the Charter) was celebrated the 24th inst. Details about the degrees conferred (lists the names of the recipients), and the appointments made by the trustees. Also comm
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217539

Newspaper from the "hayday" of Asbury Park, New Jersey...

Item #217539

January 01, 1888

THE DAILY PRESS, Asbury Park, New Jersey, the summer of 1888   An interesting 4 page newspaper from this once-famous vacation mecca on the New Jersey coast, containing various news of the day with an emphasis on tourism-related items. Included on the front page is a column  headed:  "Surf Echoes" which lists various tidbits on happenings at the shore that week
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217538

Thomas Jefferson's Monticello estate in 1826...

Item #217538

February 24, 1826

BOSTON RECORDER AND TELEGRAPH, Feb. 24, 1826  Page 3 news under Summary includes: An application has been made to the Legislature of Virginia for a lottery, for Mr. Jefferson, to dispose of his estates to relieve himself of embarrassment, without a sacrifice of his remaining property. Granted in the House of Delegates 90 to 86.

The back page has details about the Capitol building in
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217485

Cumberland Road Bill in 1822....

Item #217485

May 15, 1822

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 15, 1822.

 

* Cumberland Road Bill for tolls vetoed



On the front page under Cumberland Road Bill is word that the President returned the bill for erecting toll gates on the Cumberland Road, his reason being ...that the Constitution does not authorize Congress to pass a bill of this kind.... Says that the Congress voted in the negative to override
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217465

Steubenville, Ohio 1816...

Item #217465

December 05, 1816

INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Dec. 5, 1816.

 

* Steubenville, Ohio



On page 2 under Western Improvements is a report about the growth of Ohio, plus various particulars about the business and industries in the town of Steubenville. Says that the town has a steam paper mill, a steam grist mill, a woolen factory, a cotton factory, an extensive brewery, a soap and candle factory and an a
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217460

Early Erie Pennsylvania...

Item #217460

October 06, 1826

BOSTON RECORDER AND TELEGRAPH, Massachusetts, Oct. 6, 1826

 

* Early Erie Pennsylvania PA census

* Beginnings - 1,000 inhabitants




On page 3 under"Domestic" is a report stating: Erie, Pa., "...30 years ago was a wilderness, and the path of the Indian its only road. Now it has upwards of 1000 inhabitants; and a road leading to Buffalo, Cleveland and Pittsburgh, equal
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217457

Early Washtenaw County Michigan in 1826....

Item #217457

September 01, 1826

BOSTON RECORDER AND TELEGRAPH, Sept. 1, 1826.

 

* Early Washtenaw County Michigan - 3,000 inhabitants - Indian territory



On page 3 under Domestic is a brief item: Washtenaw county, in Michigan Territory, which three years ago contained but a single white inhabitant, has now a population of three thousand. Other news of the day includes: "Palestine Mission" "Williams College" "Steam Boa
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217448

National Govenrement in St. Louis, Missouri ?

Item #217448

August 16, 1869

NEW-YORK TIMES, Aug. 16, 1869.

 

* St. Louis, Missouri as our National Capital for convention?
*Gettysburg 1869


Page 5 has an interesting report: The National Capital The Agitation for its Removal to St. Louis--Call For a National Convention. Other news of the day includes: "Railroad Accidents" "Gettysburg" "The Savannah Base-ball Club in Charleston S.C." and much more. 8 pages in goo
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217427

1816 United States Canada border....

Item #217427

January 22, 1816

INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Jan. 22, 1816.

 

* United States & Canada border

* General Peter Porter



A page 2 report states that John Holmes of Maine and General Peter Porter of New York were appointed commissioners by the President and Congress ...under the late treaty with Great-Britain, to settle the boundary between the United States and the British Provinces. Other news of th
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217412

Mauch Chunk, Pennsylvania...

Item #217412

June 26, 1874

DAILY GRAPHIC, N.Y., June 26, 1874.

 

* Mauch Chunk, Pennsylvania



Taking half of an inside page are eight scenes of men fishing. The back page 7/8 by 4 7/8 inch illustration of Mauch Chunk, View From Prospect Rock--North. Other prints and text throughout. A few margin tears, otherwise in good condition. Uncut. 8 pages.
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217403

James Monroe Land Sales in 1818....

Item #217403

June 30, 1818

AMERICAN MERCURY, Hartford, June 30, 1818.

 

* James Monroe public land sales notices

* Hartford, Connecticut 1818




On the front page under a small woodcut of an eagle and shield are five separate Acts plus three notices for the sale of public lands, each signed in type: James Monroe. Another act and notice on pg. 4 are also signed in type by Monroe. Other news of the day inclu
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217362

Military appointments in 1847...

Item #217362

January 09, 1847

THE UNION, Washington, Jan. 9, 1847  The front page has a statement showing the number of recruits who enlisted in the regular army during the previous year, plus there is a letter about enlistment from the Adjutant General. Page 3 has an Act concerning the terms of enlistment as ordered by the Adjutant General, plus there is a table with the rates of pay.

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217349

James Fenimore Cooper...

Item #217349

May 26, 1826

BOSTON RECORDER AND TELEGRAPH, May 26, 1826.



* Early James Fenimore Cooper

* The Prairie




Page 3 has an inconspicuous report about James Fenimore Cooper: We understand that Mr. Cooper, the novelist, with his family has taken passage on board tho [sic] Hudson...which sails the 1st of June...for London. A new novel of his is announced by Messrs. Carey & Lee, Philadelphia, entitled The Pra
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217348

DeWitt Cinton Proclamation...

Item #217348

December 27, 1806

NEW-YORK EVENING POST, Dec. 27, 1806.

 

* New York City

* Dewitt Clinton Proclamation




Page 3 has a Proclamation issued by the Mayor of New York offering a reward for the apprehension of the disorderly persons who insulted the Congregations of the Roman Catholic Church in the city and violated the public peace which resulted in the death of a watchman, signed in type: DeWitt Clinton. O
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217302

Arikara Tribe treaty in 1826....

Item #217302

February 14, 1826

The NATIONAL JOURNAL, Washington, D.C., February 14, 1826



* Treaty with Arikara Indian tribe

* John Quincy Adams
 
On the back page under a woodcut of an eagle and shield is a treaty between the U.S. and the Ricara tribe of Indians. Includes the names of the Indian leaders who signed the treaty with an x mark, plus various military officers, and in type: John Quincy Adams. Other news o
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217291

Trade on the Mississippi...

Item #217291

July 04, 1839

THE ATLAS, Boston, July 4, 1839.

 

* Shipping trade on the Mississippi River
* St. Louis 1839


Page 2 has a report about the Trade of St. Louis says that 105 different boats Traded at the wharf this season, and that 86 are regular traders. Lists the number of regular trader boats from various ports like Pittsburg, New Orleans, Galena, the Missouri and Illinois Rivers and Nashville. Oth
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217272

Barnburners Party...

Item #217272

August 15, 1848

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, Aug. 15, 1848  The front page has a list of Marine Corps promotions made by President Polk. On pg. 3 under The Barnburner's Convention are the preamble and resolutions adopted at Buffalo by the Free-Soil Party. The Barnburners were the progressive faction of the Democratic Party and they opposed the extension of slavery, championing free soil, f
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217239

The Gatling gun...

Item #217239

April 09, 1887

The ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL, New York, April 9, 1887 Subtitled: "A Gazette of The Regular and Volunteer Forces." See the photo below for the terrific & quite large illustrated ad for "THE GATLING GUN" with some details. Loads of military news and ads throughout. You get the complete 20 page issue, which is in relatively good condition.  However, a tear measuring app
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217171

Ben Franklin on learning to swim... Holt Castle print...

Item #217171
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, January, 1779  Inside has nearly two pages on: "Useful Hints For Learning To Swim, In a Letter to a Friend, by Benj. Franklin, L.L.D. F.R.S."

Also within: "On the Fatal Effects of Revenge" and: "On Female Conduct" & so much more. Near the back are news reports of the day but I see no war-related content.

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217143

Tennis, Track, Boxing, and Baseball...

Item #217143

July 20, 1935

MID-WEEK PICTORIAL, Supplement to the New York Times, July 20, 1935  Full front page shows the two finalists in the Wimbledon tennis tournament, Mrs. Helen Wills Moody & Miss Helen Jacobs. Near the back is a fullpg. with 4 photos on: "All Star Baseball" with photos including Mel Ott, Pepper Martin & Jimmy Foxx (see photos) in action.  Another photo shows: "
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217136

General Pope...

Item #217136

July 30, 1862

THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, July 30,1862 



*General Pope's Command
*War in Kentucky & Tennessee
 
The ftpg. has many Civil War one column headlines including: "THE LATEST NEWS!", "The War In The West", "From Gen. Pope's Command", "Rebels in Force at Gordonsville", "The War in Kentucky & Tennessee",&
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217059

Early 1868 Madison Wisconsin Wisconsin...

Item #217059

October 20, 1868

WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL from Madison, Wisconsin and dated October 20, 1868.



* Early Madison Wisconsin

* 1868 Wisconsin

* Original News




This 4 page newspaper is in good condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this time in history. This issue has news of the day and interesting advertisements which gives a good idea how life was back then.



Some of the news in this issue
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217017

Crystal Palace Prints in 1853...

Item #217017

October 15, 1853

GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, October 15, 1853.



* 6 items from the Crystal Palace


This title was formatted much like the more popular "Harper's Weekly" being tabloid-size with several pages of prints. This title actually precedes Harper's, which did not begin publication until 1857. Within this issue are prints captioned: "Marble Mantel, Crystal Palace" "Table Sewing Machine, C
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217009

Charlestown Massachusetts in 1854...

Item #217009

September 09, 1854

GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Massachusetts, September 9, 1854.



* Charlestown Massachusetts town scene
* Suspension Bridge, Niagara


This title was formatted much like the more popular "Harper's Weekly" being tabloid-size with several pages of prints. This title actually precedes Harper's, which did not begin publication until 1857. Within this issue are prints cap
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217003

Cornelius Vanderbilt's Death...

Item #217003

September 15, 1899

SEMI-WEEKLY GAZETTE AND BULLETIN, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, September 15, 1899



* Millionaire Cornelius Vanderbilt II's Death



This 8 page newspaper has two line, one column headline on page 6: "ELDER VANDERBILT DIES QUITE SUDDEN" with subheads that include: "Wife and Daughter of the Dead Millionaire are Prostrated. Sketch of the Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt. O
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217002

Notre Dame vs. Army...

Item #217002

December 04, 1933

ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, December 4, 1933.



* Notre Dame & Army

* Football




This 20 page newspaper has a two line, two column headline on page 13: "Season Too Short for Irish, Upset of Army team Proves" with subhead: "Fighting Notre Dame Gridders Find Selves in Final Quarter, Shattering Cadets Dream of Rose Bowl Game". Other news of the day thro
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217001

Pennsylvania Coal Mine Disaster in 1907....

Item #217001

December 20, 1907

SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Massaschusetts, December 20, 1907.



* Jacobs Creek Pennsylvania Pa coal mine explosion in original report
* 1st report of the disaster




This 14 page newspaper has one column headlines on page seven: "ANOTHER MINE EXPLOSION" "BETWEEN 200 AND 500 ENTOMBED" "DISASTER AT JACOBS CREEK, PA" with subhead. Tells of the Pittsburgh Coal Company disaster that killed 239 mine
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216973

1843 New Year's Carrier's Address...

Item #216973

January 07, 1843

SUPPLEMENT TO THE COURANT, Hartford, Jan. 7, 1843.



* Carriers' Address Poem
* Hartford, Connecticut


The entire front page and one-third of page 2 are taken up with the: "New Year's Address to the Readers of the Connecticut Courant", which is the lengthy poem considered the "Carrier's Address"  and typically found in the first issue of the year (see photos). Thi
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216925

Death of cowboy actor Tom Mix...

Item #216925

October 13, 1940

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 13, 1940  This 70+ page Sunday newspaper has a two line, one column headline on the front page: "TOM MIX, RIDER, DIES UNDER AUTO" with subhead: "Circus and Screen Equestrian, Cowboy Idol of Youth, Killed in Arizona Car Upset" More on page 48 with photo. Other news of the day with advertisements throughout. Some slight browning,
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216903

1909 Keene New Hampshire....

Item #216903

August 20, 1909

CHESHIRE REPUBLICAN, Keene, New Hampshire, August 20, 1909.



* Early 20th Century Keene New Hampshire

* 1909


Ths 4 page newspaper has literary related items, new of the day and some interesting advertisements. This is a large sized newspaper as seen in the photos. Some of the news includes: "A Storm At Sea" "New Coal Pocket" "The Humane Society" and much more. Some wear at the fo
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216882

Dawson, New Mexico Coal Mine Disaster 1913....

Item #216882

October 25, 1913

FITCHBURG DAILY SENTINEL, Massachusetts, October 25, 1913. 



* Coal Mine Disaster in Dawson, New Mexico
* 1913


This 12 page newspaper has a small one column headline on page 3: "NONE ARE ALIVE" with subhead: "That Is the Expectation of Relief Crews Searching for Entombed Miners". Although this is a small article, it is still a 1st report. Other news of the d
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216811

Poughkeepsie New York Prints...

Item #216811

August 29, 1857

BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, August 29, 1857  This title was formatted much like the more popular "Harper's Weekly" being tabloid-size with several pages of prints. This title actually precedes Harper's, which did not begin publication until 1857. Within this issue are prints captioned: "Poughkeepsie, New York(6 scenes)", "Brighton, Staten Island, New Yo
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216775

Lawrence Joel Receives Medal of Honor...

Item #216775

March 10, 1967

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, March 10, 1967.



* Lawrence Joel

* African American Medic

* Congessional Medal of Honor




This 12 page newspaper has a two column photo on the front page of President Lyndon Johnson giving Lawrence Joel, medical corpsman the medal of honor (see photo). Other news of the day with ads throughout. Small binding holes, otherwise in good condition.



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216742

1863 Charles City VA.....

Item #216742

December 16, 1863

THE NEW YORK TIMES from New York, NY and dated December 16, 1863.



* Charles City Virginia VA - Knoxville Tennessee TN and more 

* Original Civil War era complete issue on cotton & rag paper  



 
This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with
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216682

Dario Resta Wins Race....

Item #216682

November 17, 1916

THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, November 17, 1916.



* Dario Resta Wins Vanderbilt Cup

* Famed Italian Race Car Driver Wins Again




This 16 page newspaper has a two line, two column headline on page 11: "VANDERBILT CUP RACE WON BY DARIO RESTA". Other news of the day with ads throughout. Usual browning with some margin wear, otherwise good.
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216588

1864 Rebel Pirates....

Item #216588

November 05, 1864

THE NEW YORK TIMES from New York, NY and dated November 5, 1864.



* New Confederate pirates ships set sail 

* Original Civil War era complete issue on cotton & rag paper  



This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and C
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216584

Malpasset Dam Burst in 1959 France...

Item #216584

December 03, 1959

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, December 3, 1959.



* The Malpasset Dam in France bursts in original reporting - unique gift idea



This 14 page newspaper has a two line, five column headline on the front page: "Death Toll Is 150 As Dam Bursts In France" with subhead: "Total Of 160 Are To Be Missing". Other news of the day with ads throughout. Minor margin wear,
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216583

Fatty Arbuckle Hung Jury...

Item #216583

December 05, 1921

THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, December 5, 1921.



* Actor, Comedian Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle trial ends in hung jury - original reporting - great, unique gift idea



This 22 page newspaper has a three line, one column headline on the front page: "ARBUCKLE JURY, VOTING 41 HOURS, COULD NOT AGREE" with subhead: "One Woman Said She 'Wouldn't Change Till Hell Froze Over'
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216582

ZR2 Airship Disaster...

Item #216582

August 24, 1921

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, August 24, 1921.



* ZR2 Airship Disaster



This 8 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "DIRIGIBLE ZR-2 EXPLODES SUDDENLY" with subheads that include: "Was The Largest Dirigible Ever Built" and more. Other news of the day throughout. Browing around the margins with some wear at the margi
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216562

1968 West Virginia Coal Mine Disaster....

Item #216562

November 21, 1968

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, November 21, 1968.



* West Virginia coal mine explosion near Monongay WV in original report - great, unique gift idea



This 56 page newspaper has a banner headline above the masthead on the front page: "Hope Fades for 78 Trapped in Burning Mine" with related photos. Other news of the day with ads throughout. Good condition.
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216559

1864 Staunton, Virginia...

Item #216559

October 04, 1864

THE NEW YORK TIMES from New York, NY and dated October 4, 1864.



* Staunton, Virginia
* Richmond in Panic



This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following headline
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216558

1864 Prisoners Exchanged...

Item #216558

November 19, 1864

THE NEW YORK TIMES from New York, NY and dated November 19, 1864.



* Exchanging Prioners in the South
* Six Union Captains Escape


This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the fol
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216557

Last Days of the Civil War....

Item #216557

June 05, 1865

NEW YORK HERALD, June 5, 1865  The front page has: "THE ARMIES", "Congratulatory Address of General Grant to the Armies" signed in type: U.S. Grant; "The Work of Mustering Out Continued" & more. Good content inside including: "THE TRIAL" of the Lincoln murder conspirators; "The South" "A Large emigration to the State Desirable&qu... See More  

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