Martin Van Buren Act 1840....
Item #215036
August 07, 1840
THE MADISONIAN, Washington, Aug. 7, 1840.
* Martin Van Buren
* Treasury Act
On the front under The Subtreasury Bill is: An Act to provide for the collection, safe-keeping, transfer and disbursement of the public revenue. Known as the Independent Treasury Act, it is signed in type: M. Van Buren. Other news of the day includes: "Libel Suits" "North Carolina Election" "The Reported
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* Martin Van Buren
* Treasury Act
On the front under The Subtreasury Bill is: An Act to provide for the collection, safe-keeping, transfer and disbursement of the public revenue. Known as the Independent Treasury Act, it is signed in type: M. Van Buren. Other news of the day includes: "Libel Suits" "North Carolina Election" "The Reported
From a Confederate stronghold just months before the Civil War breaks out...
Item #215025
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, 1861 Here is an issue from the early months of 1861 not long before the "official" outbreak of the Civil War in April, 1861. Wilmington was a strategic port city which was not captured by the Yankees until early in 1865. As such it held much significance during the War. This is a very nice four page issue filled with various news of the day & a hu... See More
From Texas in the 19th century...
Item #215024
THE DALLAS DAILY HERALD, Texas, 1875 An interesting and typically-Western style newspaper, with various news of the day, a wealth of ads, many of which are rather large and many are illustrated as would be expected in a newspaper from the "Old West". A bit of very light water staining, generally in very nice condition. Folio size & complete in 4 pages. Rarely do we find 19th centur... See More
Handsome masthead makes it nice for display...
Item #215016
MIDDLESEX GAZETTE, Middletown, Connecticut, 1826 Not only is this a
nice, "newsy" newspaper from the early part of the 19th century, but
perhaps the best feature of this issue is the very handsome masthead
which includes nice lettering and a large engraving of a heraldic eagle
with sunrays emanating behind it, making it a nice candidate for
display. Many of the ads are illustrated as well. Co... See More
Baseballs strange plays...
Item #214971
May 13, 1933
LIBERTY magazine, New York, May 13, 1933 The color cover of this issue has a very nice print of a young "gypsy" knife sharpener (see). There is no related article on this inside.
This includes an article entitled: "Anything Can Happen in Baseball" by John Hix. An interesting collection of freak plays that have made diamond history.
You get the complete 64 page issue plu... See More
Max Baer...
Item #214967
July 22, 1933
LIBERTY magazine, New York, July 22, 1933.
* Bicycle-riding Cowboy cover
* Max Baer
* Colored Ads
The color cover of this issue has a very nice print of a fisherman daydreaming with mermaids around his boat (see photos). There is no ... See More
Item #214941
September 14, 1940
LIBERTY magazine, New York, September 14, 1940.
* Young boy and girl on cover
* Many Stories
* Colored Ads
The color cover of this issue has a very nice print of young girl cleaning front shirt of the young boy (see photos). There is no related article on thi... See More
Item #214940
September 21, 1940
LIBERTY magazine, New York, September 21, 1940.
* Young Lady with a calendar dress on cover
* Many Stories
* Colored Ads
The color cover of this issue has a very nice print of young lady wear a dress that has September 1940 calendar printed on it (see photos). T... See More
Boxing...
Item #214904
November 23, 1940
LIBERTY magazine, New York, November 23, 1940
* Turkey Raffle cover
* Boxing - Pat Comiskey
* Colored Ads
The color cover of this issue has a very nice print of a young lad and a turkey that was the first prize of a raffle (see photos). There is no related article on this inside .
An article entitled: "Wha... See More
Football...
Item #214889
October 05, 1940
LIBERTY magazine, New York, October 5, 1940.
* Football cover
* Pigskin Prophecies
* Colored Ads (see photos)
The color cover of this issue has a v... See More
Item #214886
October 12, 1940
LIBERTY magazine, New York, October 12, 1940 The color cover of this issue has a very nice print of a red team player tackled by several blue team members but the score was made! (see). There is no related article on this inside pages.
A story entitled: The Rookies that Bloomed in the Spring" by 'Yankee Stade'
You get the complete 64 page issue plus both the color covers... See More
Item #214883
February 23, 1935
LIBERTY magazine, New York, February 23, 1935.
* Skiing cover
* Grace Moore
* Golf... good and goofy
* Colored Ads (see photos)
The color cover of this issue has a very nice print of a couple skiing with the guy falling (see photos). There is no related article... See More
Item #214413
January 01, 1883
GOLDEN DAYS, Philadelphia, PA, 1883. "For Boys and Girls". See the photo below for an example of this title from our archives containing light reading for children. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this specific date-but will have the format as shown. Even browning. 14x11 inches, 16 pages.
Henry Ford II Takes Over In 1945...
Item #214871
September 22, 1945
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, MI September 22, 1945.
* Henry Ford Quits
* Henry Ford II Becomes President
This 16 page newspaper has a three line, one column headline on the front page: "Henry Ford's Grandson Heads Firm" with subhead: "Founder Steps Out of President's Job" with related photos on the back page. Great to have this in a Detroit Michigan newspaper. Little brown
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* Henry Ford Quits
* Henry Ford II Becomes President
This 16 page newspaper has a three line, one column headline on the front page: "Henry Ford's Grandson Heads Firm" with subhead: "Founder Steps Out of President's Job" with related photos on the back page. Great to have this in a Detroit Michigan newspaper. Little brown
Chess Player's Chronicle...
Early sports and theater - 1847...
Item #214868
SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, newspaper from New York City, dated in 1847. There is much reporting on sports of the day, as this newspaper is subtitled: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Agriculture, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage." An interesting feature is the back page which contains a column titled "Chess Player's Chronicle" which illustrates a particular chess situation, plus o... See More
1863 Jackson Mississippi....
Item #214859
May 21, 1863
THE NEW YORK TIMES from New York, NY and dated May 21, 1863.
* Capture of Fort De Russey
* Capture of Fort De Russey
* General Grant Evacuates Jackson, MS
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 include
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1863 Somerset, Kentucky....
Item #214788
April 03, 1863
THE NEW YORK TIMES from New York, NY and dated April 3, 1863.
* Battle Near Somerset, Kentucky
* Battle Near Somerset, Kentucky
* The Affair at Point Pleasant
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
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Joe Dimaggio 1951...
Item #214764
September 11, 1950
SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Mass., September 11, 1950.
* Joe DiMaggio
* Yankee Clipper
* 3 Home Run Game
This 20 page newspaper has a two line, three column headline on page 12: "DiMaggio Belts Three Home Runs As Yanks Beat Nats; Tigers Split" with subheads that include: "Clipper's Great Showing Beats Senators, 8-1; Raschi Captures 19th" Other news of th
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* Joe DiMaggio
* Yankee Clipper
* 3 Home Run Game
This 20 page newspaper has a two line, three column headline on page 12: "DiMaggio Belts Three Home Runs As Yanks Beat Nats; Tigers Split" with subheads that include: "Clipper's Great Showing Beats Senators, 8-1; Raschi Captures 19th" Other news of th
Bob Feller Pitches No-Hitter 1951...
Item #214762
July 02, 1951
SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Mass., July 2, 1951.
* Bob Feller
* Pitches 3rd No-Hitter
* 1951
This 20 page newspaper has a two line, two column headline on the front page: "Bob Feller of Indians Hurls Third No-Hitter" with subhead: "Becomes First Pitcher in Modern Major League History to Turn Trick by Beating Tigers, 2-1" Much more on page 14. Other news of t
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* Bob Feller
* Pitches 3rd No-Hitter
* 1951
This 20 page newspaper has a two line, two column headline on the front page: "Bob Feller of Indians Hurls Third No-Hitter" with subhead: "Becomes First Pitcher in Modern Major League History to Turn Trick by Beating Tigers, 2-1" Much more on page 14. Other news of t
Patty Hearst Caught 1975....
Item #214747
September 19, 1975
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, September 19, 1975.
* Patty Hearst
* Captured - Arrested
page: "Hearst Search Becomes History". Tell of the long awaited capture of Patty Hearst who was supposedly kidnapped by the Symbionese Liberation Army. Other news of the day with several interesting advertisements. Good condition.
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* Patty Hearst
* Captured - Arrested
page: "Hearst Search Becomes History". Tell of the long awaited capture of Patty Hearst who was supposedly kidnapped by the Symbionese Liberation Army. Other news of the day with several interesting advertisements. Good condition.
1862 Fayetteville, Arkansas....
Item #214734
December 13, 1862
THE NEW YORK TIMES from New York, NY and dated December 13, 1862.
* Movements of Geurilla Leader Morgan
* Movements of Geurilla Leader Morgan
* The Battle at Fayetteville
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 i
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Four issues from our nation's capital...
Item #214718
(4) A lot of 4 issues from Washington, D.C., all dated from the 1820's through 1850's - from four different titles. They contain a wealth of both political and non-political news from the early period of our federal capital. All are complete and in good condition. Some foxing & minimal wear, generally in nice condition. The issues shown are representative of... See More
1862 Abbeville Mississippi...
Item #214706
December 04, 1862
THE NEW YORK TIMES from New York, NY and dated December 4, 1862.
* News from Indian Territory
* News from Indian Territory
* Abbeville, Mississippi
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 f
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1862 Gainesville VA Civil War.....
Item #214700
November 21, 1862
THE NEW YORK TIMES from New York, NY and dated November 21, 1862.
* Paducah and Memphis set on Fire
* Paducah and Memphis set on Fire
* Gainesville, Virginia
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 t
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1862 Fredericksburg, Virginia....
Item #214694
November 24, 1862
THE NEW YORK TIMES from New York, NY and dated November 24, 1862.
* Rebels Refuse to Surrender Fredericksburgh
* Rebels Refuse to Surrender Fredericksburgh
* Calvary Reconnoisance near Holt Springs
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 fi
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1862 Newbern, North Carolina....
Item #214692
November 29, 1862
THE NEW YORK TIMES from New York, NY and dated November 29, 1862.
* Rebel's Attack Newbern
* Rebel's Attack Newbern
* Rebels Near Fredericksburgh
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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Cover illustration by W.A. Rogers...
The Galveston Hurricane of 1900...
Item #177342
September 22, 1900
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 22, 1900 The cover of this issue has a political cartoon by W.A. Rogers titled "Smashed!".
The "inside cover" has an illustration captioned: "The Destruction of Galveston" (see photo), with more inside, including a half pg. titled: "Bathing Pavilions On the Beach At Galveston", and a lengthy article titled: &... See More
Woody Hayes & Paul Bear Bryant...
Item #214680
December 31, 1977
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Dec. 31, 1977
* Football coaches Woody Hayes and Paul Bear Bryant
The color cover of this issue has very nice drawings of Woody Hayes and Bear Bryant, two legends in the football coaching world, with the heading: "Old Masters Collide".
You get the complete 64 page issue which is in very nice, clean condition.... See More
1862 New Hope Kentucky...
Item #214678
July 13, 1862
THE NEW YORK TIMES from New York, NY and dated July 13, 1862.
* Fight at New Hope
* Fight at New Hope
* Lebanon, Kentucky Burned by the Rebels
This 8 page newspaper has some water staining near the margins and a noticeable center crease, otherwise in good condition. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes t
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Colonel Atkinson & Peter Kerr...
Item #214664
November 10, 1819
MASSACHUSETTS SPY, OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Nov. 10, 1819.
* Expedition of the Upper Missouri
Page 2 has Intelligence for the Expedition to the Upper Missouri stating that Kerr left Manuels Fort and later met ...the Western Engineer, Maj. Long and party, 12 miles below the mouth of the river Platte....On the 12th he met Col. Atkinson 175 miles below the Council Bluffs. The
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* Expedition of the Upper Missouri
* Colonel Atkinson
Page 2 has Intelligence for the Expedition to the Upper Missouri stating that Kerr left Manuels Fort and later met ...the Western Engineer, Maj. Long and party, 12 miles below the mouth of the river Platte....On the 12th he met Col. Atkinson 175 miles below the Council Bluffs. The
Bengals....
Item #214656
November 11, 1991
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, November 11, 1991.
The front page photo of this issue shows "Boom or Bust - It's been that kind of season for the Bengals."
Additional content within this issue relates to Wally Joyner, Coach Sam Wyche, and much more.
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in America
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The front page photo of this issue shows "Boom or Bust - It's been that kind of season for the Bengals."
Additional content within this issue relates to Wally Joyner, Coach Sam Wyche, and much more.
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in America
Magic Johnson retires from basketball
Item #214655
November 18, 1991
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, November 18, 1991.
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
The front page photo of
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Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
The front page photo of
Miami... winning in style
Item #214625
November 25, 1991
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, November 25, 1991.
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
The front page photo of
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Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
The front page photo of
Mike Utley... with life-threatening injury
Item #214654
December 02, 1991
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, December 2, 1991.
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
The front page photo of
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Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
The front page photo of
Derrick Thomas...
Item #214651
December 09, 1991
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, December 9, 1991.
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
The front page photo of
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Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
The front page photo of
Some people...good athletes than good citizens
Item #214650
December 16, 1991
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, December 16, 1991.
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
The front page photo of
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Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
The front page photo of
Umpire Steve Palermo... courageous comeback
Item #214648
December 23, 1991
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, December 23, 1991.
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
The front page photo of
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Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
The front page photo of
Redskins... armed for the playoffs
Item #214647
December 30, 1991
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, December 30, 1991.
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
The front page photo of
... See More
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
The front page photo of
1862 Fredericksburg Virginia...
Item #214617
November 11, 1862
THE NEW YORK TIMES from New York, NY and dated November 11, 1862.
* Recapture of Fredericksburg
* Burnside Assumes Command from McClellan
* Recapture of Fredericksburg
* Burnside Assumes Command from McClellan
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 inclu
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Fatty Arbuckle Murder Charge 1921...
Item #214589
September 13, 1921
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, MA, September 13, 1921.
* Comedian Actor
* Fatty Arbuckle
* Charged With Murder
* 1921 Original Reporting
This 8 page newspaper has a two line, three column headline on the front page: "CHARGE WITNESS WITH PERJURY IN ARBUCKLE CASE" with subhead: "District Attorney Expresses Conviction That One of Chief Witnesses Has Changed Her Testimony--Believes Undue In
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* Comedian Actor
* Fatty Arbuckle
* Charged With Murder
* 1921 Original Reporting
This 8 page newspaper has a two line, three column headline on the front page: "CHARGE WITNESS WITH PERJURY IN ARBUCKLE CASE" with subhead: "District Attorney Expresses Conviction That One of Chief Witnesses Has Changed Her Testimony--Believes Undue In
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