From this famous whaling town...
Item #713627
September 12, 1851
DAILY EVENING STANDARD, New Bedford, Massachusetts, Sept. 12, 1851 A newspaper from this famous whaling town of the 19th century. Page 2 has a brief item on: "The Slave Bolding", a somewhat famous former slave.
Four pages, indents at the blank spine from disbinding, good condition.
See the nice masthead...
Item #713626
August 23, 1811
POLITICAL AND COMMERCIAL REGISTER, Philadelphia, Aug. 23, 1811 If nothing else, this somewhat uncommon title has a very nice masthead, featuring a 3-masted ship at its center.
Inside pages have various news reports from Europe and the United States. A wealth of advertisements as well, including 11 illustrated ship ads on the front page.
Four pages, nice condition.
Progress report on the Erie Canal...
Item #713625
July 12, 1820
MASSACHUSETTS SPY, OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, July 12, 1820 A page 2 report notes: "The Great Canal in New-York is fast progressing...The whole expense is estimated at nearly five million dollars. The distance will be upwards of 350 miles--the rise and fall of water in the...rivers and creeks, about 661 feet...will require 77 locks. Lake Erie is 564 feet higher than the Hudson."
Completed in 1825,... See More
Ships headed to the Mediterranean for the First Barbary War...
Item #713624
June 19, 1801
SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, June 19, 1801 On page 3 under "Naval Affairs" is a brief report stating: "The Constitution and Boston frigates are now in Boston Harbor." Also mention of ships headed off: "...for the protection of our Mediterranean commerce..." leading to the First Barbary War.
Another report notes: "...The utility of Santee Canal, in South Carolina, is now felt; and the crops of... See More
Thomas Jefferson on creating a Navy...
Item #713623
THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, November, 1787 Among the articles within are: "The Situation of the First & Present Settlers in America Contrasted" "Thoughts on emigration, Particularly to America..." Mr. Jefferson's Opinion Upon the Establishment of an American Naval Force" which begins: "The sea is the field on which we should meet an European en... See More
Latest reports on the Revolutionary War...
Item #713622
May 01, 1778
THE TOWN & COUNTRY MAGAZINE, London, May, 1778 Some interesting discussions in Parliament concerning the American situation including: "...assert that the Colonists were perfectly contented at that period; they had begun to exhibit some marks of discontent. He might compare America, at that time, to a generous steed, who had become a little restive, but might by the experienced mane... See More
An account of Canada... Journey from Quebec to Montreal... Life of a modern physician...
Item #713621
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1755 Among the articles are: "Secret of the Fire-eating Art" "An Account of some New Experiments on Human Blood" "Life of a Modern Physician" "A Letter from R. Brook, M.D. in Maryland..." concerning Fahrenheit's thermometer; "New Improvement of the Barometer" which includes a nice illustration of it; "An Account of Canada, Given to the Governor of ... See More
The speech of Moses Bon Saam, a free negro...
Item #713620
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1735 Without question the most noteworthy item is the speech by Moses Bon Saam, a free negro from Jamaica, which takes about 3 columns.Bon Saam wrote this speech to his followers, runaway slaves planning to organize their own independent society in the interior of Jamaica. Affirmations of racial pride & a rudimentary theory of Black Power are fo... See More
Delaware & Pennsylvania ratify the Constitution...
Item #713619
THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, December, 1787* United States Constitution ratification
* Pennsylvania and Delaware ratify
The first article in this issue is: "A Description of Boston".
Near the back of the issue is "Intelligence" which has the latest news reports of the day, including an historic one noting: "The deputies of the state Convention of Delawar... See More
George Washington is elected President of the United States...
Item #713617
February 20, 1793
NATIONAL GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Feb. 20, 1793
* President George Washington
* Historic 2nd election victory
By far the most significant item in this issue is the page 3 report announcing the opening of the votes for President & Vice President.
History tells us that it was on February 13, 1793, when Congress officially tabulated the votes from the election of 1792. Page 3 has a re... See More
1997 Evander Holyfield vs. Mike Tyson II...
Item #713616
June 29, 1997
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 29, 1997
* Evander Holyfield vs. Mike Tyson II
* Heavyweight boxing title fight
* "The Sound and the Fury" "The Bite Fight"
* MGM Grand Garden Arena - Las Vegas
The top of the front page has a three column photo showing Mike Tyson biting Evander Holyfield's ear with heading: "A Lobe Blow"
The front page of the sport's section ... See More
2007 Omaha, Nebraska mall shooting...
Item #713615
December 06, 2007
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 6, 2007
* Westroads Mall mass shooting
* Omaha, Nebraska murder suicide
* Gunman shooter Robert Hawkins
The front page has a one column heading: "Deadly rampage at the mall" with subhead & related photo.
Complete with all sections (100+ pages), nice condition.
Battle of Shanghai beginning in 1937...
Item #713612
September 06, 1937
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, Sept. 6, 1937
* Battle of Shanghai, China
* Imperial Japanese Army
* Second Sino-Japanese War
The front page has a banner headline: "BIG PUSH OPENED BY JAPAN" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display.
Complete with 22 pages, a little residue from a library label being removed, small binding holes and a little wear along the spine, generally in ... See More
Constantine pogrom in Algeria... Jews massacre...
Item #713607
August 07, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, August 7, 1934
* Constantine, Algeria pogrom
* Anti Jewish riots - Jews massacre
* Arabs - Muslims attack
The front page has a one column heading: "Jews and Arabs Renew Algeria Riots; 100 Die" with small related map. (see images) First report coverage on the Muslim anti-Jewish riots in Constantine, Algeria.
Complete with 30 pages, rag edition in very nice ... See More
1945 Battle of Iwo Jima w/ photo....
Item #713606
February 21, 1945
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, February 21, 1945.
* Battle of Iwo Jima w/ photo
* Fighting on Mount Suribachi
* United States Flag planting close
The front page has a somewhat brief report with small heading: "Marines Take Iwo Airfield..." and more. (see image) The iconic flag raising on Mount Suribachi would occur two days later. Given the small report here, it is somewhat surprising... See More
1922 Ohio Stadium "The Shoe" dedication (day of)...
Item #713604
October 21, 1922
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 21, 1922
* Ohio Stadium "The Horseshoe" dedication
* Michigan-Ohio State college football rivalry
* Day of 1st game between rivals at stadium
The sport's section (page 11) has a one column heading: "OHIO FIELD DEDICATED TODAY WITH MICHIGAN" with lineups and more. (see images) This would also be the day of the very first game between th... See More
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
Opening of the 1942 movie "Jungle Book"...
Item #713560
April 03, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 3, 1942
* Opening of the movie "Jungle Book" (eve)
* Technicolor action adventure film
* Adaption of Rudyard Kipling's book
Page 25 has a 7 x 6 inch advertisement for the opening day premiere of "Rudyard Kipling's Jungle Book" in New York City which began the following day. (see images)
Other news, sports and advertisements of t... See More
1978 Navajo Indians flooding rescue...
Item #713541
March 08, 1979
LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 8, 1979
* Navajo Indians Nation - Native Americans tribe
* Storms flooding - airlift relief and rescue - hogans
The top of the front page has a four column photo showing a older Navajo Woman being airlifted to safety in a helicopter. Also a two column heading: "Copter Cavalry Rides to Rescue of Navajos" with lead-in: "Hunger In The Hogans" (see i... See More
1967 Piedmont Airlines Flight 22 disaster...
Item #713540
July 20, 1967
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass. July 20, 1967
* Piedmont Airlines Flight 22
* Hendersonville, North Carolina
* Airplanes mid-air collision disaster
* Boeing 727-22 and Cessna 10 aircrafts
Near the bottom of the front page has a four column heading: "10 Children Among 82 Killed" with related photo. (see images)
Complete with 22 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.... 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
1939 World War II beginning....
Item #713521
September 11, 1939
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, September 11, 1939
* Blitzkrieg - Warsaw
* World War II WWII beginning
* Nazis invasion of Poland
The front page has a nice banner headline: "POLES REPORT WARSAW GAINS" with subheads and 2 related photos. (see images) Nice for display.
Complete with 30 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.... See More
1919 anarchist bombings...
Item #713520
June 03, 1919
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 3, 1919
* United States anarchist bombings
* Red Scare of 1919-20 - Anarchism
The front page has a nice banner headline: "MIDNIGHT BOMBS FOR OFFICIALS IN 8 CITIES; BOMBERS DIE AT ATTORNEY GENERAL'S HOUSE; TWO VICTIMS AT JUDGE NOTT'S HOUSE HERE; BOMBS IN BOSTON, CLEVELAND, PITTSBURGH" with many subheads. (see images) Nice for display. Loads of text.... See More
1935 SS Mohawk shipwreck... Lindbergh kidnapping...
Item #713519
January 25, 1935
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, January 25, 1935.
* SS Mohawk shipwreck
* Ward Line ocean liner
* New Jersey coast collision
* Charles Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping Trial
* Bruno Hauptmann takes the stand
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "190 Are Saved as Ward Liner Sinks in Crash" with subhead and photo. (see images) Early coverage here as the report su
... See More
* SS Mohawk shipwreck
* Ward Line ocean liner
* New Jersey coast collision
* Charles Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping Trial
* Bruno Hauptmann takes the stand
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "190 Are Saved as Ward Liner Sinks in Crash" with subhead and photo. (see images) Early coverage here as the report su
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
2nd 1965 march... Selma to Montgomery, Alabama...
Item #713517
March 10, 1965
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, New York, March 10, 1965
* Selma to Montgomery, Alabama
* Martin Luther King Jr.
* 2nd march try - failure
The front page has a very small heading: "Civil Rights Marchers..." (see images) Of course a small heading here as it's the Wall Street Journal, still a first report though and on the front page.
Complete with 28 pages, some small binding holes ... See More
"Son of Sam" hunted... The Black-out newspaper...
Item #713516
July 14, 1977
NEW YORK TIMES, July 14, 1977
* David Berkowitz - "Son of Sam" hunted
* .44 Caliber Killer - New York City murders
* Rare issue from the famous New York City blackout
The top of the front page of section 2 (page 21) has a heading: "Ringing Doorbells Day and Night In Ceaseless Hunt Of 'Son of Sam'" with photo of NYC detectives on the case. Also four sketch... See More
Mauna Loa volcano bombed by warplanes in 1935...
Item #713515
December 28, 1935
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, December 27 & 28, 1935
* Mauna Loa volcano bombed
* 23d Bomb Squadron warplanes
* Two issue set
The front page of the Dec. 27th issue has a one column heading: "Bombs Ordered To Blast Lava Flor in Hawaii"
Page 3 of the Dec. 28th issue has a two column photo with heading: "Fiery River Is Tamed By Two Air Bombings" and subhead. (see im... See More
U.S. Marine Kenneth Kraus freed from Iran...
Item #713510
February 21, 1979
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 21, 1979
* United States Marines - Kenneth Kraus freed
* 1st American taken hostage prior to Iran Hostage Crisis
The front page has a banner headline: "Iran Releases U.S. Marine" with subhead and photo of Kenneth Kraus. (see images) Kraus was the 1st American
I suspect this to be a very rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the ... See More
"DEER HUNTER" wins best film oscar in 1979...
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
1956 John Hope Franklin... Brooklyn College...
Item #713507
February 15, 1956
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 15, 1956
* John Hope Franklin - African American historian
* 1st to head department of history at Brooklyn College
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Negro Educator Chosen to Head Department in Brooklyn College" with subhead and photo. (see image)
Complete 1st section only with all 32 pages, foxing and a little wear along the cent... See More
Ohio State wins 1st Big Ten track & field title in 1942...
Item #713476
March 08, 1942
SPORT'S SECTION only of the Chicago Sunday Tribune, March 8, 1942
* Ohio State Buckeyes win 1st championship
* Big Ten indoor track and field championships
The front page of this section has a nice banner headline: "OHIO STATE WINS BIG 10 INDOOR TRACK TITLE" with subheads, results and three related photos. (see) Nice for display
Complete sport's section only with 10 pages... 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
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1684...
Item #713458
October 30, 1684
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 30, 1684
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
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 century, this is complete as a single sheet, measuri... 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
Queen Elizabeth II - Coronation of England's longest reigning monarch...
Item #713454
June 03, 1953
NEW YORK HERALD TRIBUNE, June 3, 1953
* Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II
The banner headline at the top of the front page announces: "ELIZABETH II CROWNED QUEEN" with related subheads, and a photo of her and her family on the balcony of Buckingham Palace. Much more inside. Queen Elizabeth II has now surpassed the reign of Queen Victoria, the previous longest reigning monarch ... See More
Crime boss Paul Castellano assassination...
Item #713452
December 17, 1985
THE HAYS DAILY NEWS, Kansas, Dec. 17, 1985
* Paul Castellano assassination
* American crime boss - "Big Paulie"
* Head of the Gambino crime family
The front page has a three column heading: "Shooting could begin crime war" Another related article on page 10 is headed; "Crime officials say Castellano epitomized Mafia leader" His murder was ordered by John Gott... 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
The beginning of the end for Marilyn Monroe ?...
Item #713436
February 09, 1961
THE DETROIT NEWS, Feb. 9, 1961
* Marilyn Monroe admitted to the hospital
* Payne Whitney Psychiatric Hospital - NYC
* The beginning of the end ? - Arthur Miller divorce
* Actress, singer, model and sex symbol
The front page has a one column heading: "Marilyn in Hospital Secretly" with photo. (see images) Monroe had just recently divorced Arthur Miller and had critical reception ... See More
1938 Kristallnacht in Nazi Germany...
Item #713432
November 16, 1938
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, November 16, 1938
* Kristallnacht - crystal night - vandalism
* Persecution of Jews - Jewish property
* Roman Catholic Church & priests censored
A follow up to "Kristallnacht" or Night of Broken Glass, a coordinated attack upon Nazi Jews which resulted in 91 deaths and over 30,000 being sent to concentration camps. The front page has a one column... See More
Marcus Garvey arrested in 1930...
Item #713428
June 12, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 12, 1940
* Marcus Garvey arrested in Jamaica
* Black nationalism - sentenced for libel
Page 5 a very brief and discrete report headed: "Garvey Sentenced Again" with subhead. (see image)
Complete with all 32 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
wikipedia notes: While imprisoned, Garvey was removed from the Kingston council by other councillors. Garvey... 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
5 Missionaries feared slaughtered by Auca Indians in Ecuador...
Item #713421
January 13, 1956
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., Jan 13, 1956
* 5 American missionaries kidnapped & killed
* Nate Saint & Jim Elliot murdered with 3 others
* Operation Auca - Waorani people - Ecuador
* Evangelical Christian missionaries
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Bodies of 4 Missionaries Sighted in Ecuador Jungle" (see images) This group of missionaries we... See More
1965 marches from Selma to Montgomery...
Item #713418
March 11, 1965
THE DETROIT NEWS, March 11, 1965
* Selma to Montgomery, Alabama
* Martin Luther King Jr. - Civil Rights March
* Minister James Reeb beating (death)
The front page has a one column heading: "Dr. King Wins One Round" with subhead. (see images) Lengthy article continues on page 2. Photo of Dr. King's wife on page 3-b. This was the 2nd attempt to march to Montgomery w... See More
Magic Johnson retires due to AIDS... L.A. Lakers...
Item #713416
November 03, 1992
SPORTS SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, Nov. 3, 1992
* Magic Johnson announces retirement
* Los Angeles Lakers - NBA basketball
* Early example of the AIDS epidemic
The front page of this section has a few reports concerning the announcement by Magic Johnson with headings that include: "Peer Pressure Might Has Effect" and color photo. Much more inside. See images for porti... See More
Featuring a Winslow Homer print from this desired year...
Item #713394
March 07, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 7, 1874
* Illustrator Winslow Homer
The entire front page features a political cartoon by famed artist Thomas Nast, captioned: "The Good and Bad Spirits at War".
But likely the most desired print is the nice full page by Winslow Homer, titled: "The Chinese In New York--Scene In a Baxter Street Club-House" which is in very nice, clean ... See More
Winslow Homer print...
Item #713393
April 18, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 18, 1874 Certainly the best print in this famous illustrated newspaper is the very nice full page by noted artist Winslow Homer, captioned: "New York Charities--St. Barnabas House, 304 Mulberry Street".
Among the other prints are the full front page by Thomas Worth: "Pride & Politeness"; the full page with eleven scenes of "A... See More
One of the more desirable Winslow Homer prints...
Item #713392
June 13, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 13, 1874
* Illustrator Winslow Homer
The full front page is a Thomas Nast illus. captained: "Jewels Among Swine." Inside is a full page illus. of "The Flower Mission"; a full page illus. of "Decoration Day - Services Around the Lincoln Monument, Union Square, New York."
But certainly, the most desired print is the... See More
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