Ruby assassinates Oswald...
Item #699335
November 25, 1963
THE PLAIN DEALER, Cleveland, Ohio, Nov. 25, 1963 The banner headlines announce: "MURDER SEALS OSWALD'S LIPS" "Sad Throngs View Kennedy Casket" with the dramatic photo of Jack Ruby murdering Lee H. Oswald, plus a photo of Jack Ruby. Many related subheads as well.
The complete first section with 12 pages, very nice condition.... See More
1913 Ten Tragic Days... Mexican Revolution...
Item #699322
February 13, 1913
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Dec. Feb. 13, 1913
* Ten Tragic Days
* Mexico City conflict
* Mexican Revolution
The front page has a nice banner headline: "BATTLE RESUMED TODAY IN MEXICAN CAPITAL" 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 from this era in p... See More
The "Black Hundreds" in 1905 Russia...
Item #699321
November 10, 1905
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Nov. 10, 1905
* Post Odessa pogrom - massacre
* "Black Hundreds" plan - Anti-Semitic
* St. Petersburg, Russia Jews in danger
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "A ST. BARTHOLOMEW MASSACRE PLANNED" with subhead. (see images) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very ... See More
Very first Santa Anita Handicap horse race...
Item #699313
February 24, 1935
SPORT'S SECTION ONLY of the New York Times, Feb. 24, 1935
* Very first Santa Anita Handicap
* Thoroughbred horse race - racing
* Arcadia, California racetrack
The top of the front page of this section has a two column heading: "AZUCAR BEATS LADYSMAN IN $127,000 COAST STAKE WITH EQUIPOISE SEVENTH" with subheads and photo. (see images)
Complete sport's section only with al... See More
Winston Churchill speech to U.S. Congress...
Item #699290
May 20, 1943
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., May 20, 1943
* Winston Churchill speech to U.S. Congress
* Progress of the War Against Germany & Japan
* World War II - WWII Axis
The front page has a two column heading: "Britain Will Fight Japs To End, Churchill Claims; Still No. 1 Foe, Chandler Insists" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 22 pages, light toning at the margins, a little ... See More
From the Napoleonic War era...
Item #699284
July 10, 1799
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, London, July 10, 1799 Much of the content is taken up with war-related events from this era during the Napoleonic War. One page has mention of Lord Nelson.
Eight pages, 9 1/4 by 12 1/2 inches, partial red tax stamp on the front page, very nice condition.
Coat-of-arms engraving & a red tax stamp in the masthead...
Item #699279
March 03, 1810
THE NORFOLK CHRONICLE; OR NORWICH GAZETTE, England, March 3, 1810
* Rare early 19th century publication
A typical newspaper of the day with mostly British news items & the front page filled with advertisements. Full red tax stamp in the masthead and a nice engraving of the coat-of-arms in the masthead as well.
Four pages, nice condition.
AI notes: The Norfolk Chronicle; o... See More
Early from San Diego... Apaches to be moved to a reservation...
Item #699252
November 10, 1871
SAN DIEGO DAILY UNION, California, Nov. 10, 1871
* Apache Indians of Arizona
* Early Southern California
Very early from San Diego--a volume 2 issue--when the population was just 2300, with a nice engraving of the harbor in the masthead.
The front page has: "The Apache Indians" with subheads: "Gen, Schofield to Have Control of the Indians in Arizona--The Apaches ... See More
Spree Killer Ernest 'Ernie' Ingenito' shootings...
Item #699251
November 18, 1950
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 18, 1950
* Spree Killer Ernest 'Ernie' Ingenito shootings
* Franklin Township & Minotola, New Jersey
The front page has a two column heading: "Veteran Kills 5, Wounds 4 Seized After Jersey Chase" (see images) First report coverage on Ernest 'Ernie" Ingenito's spree killings in Franklin Township and Minotola, New Jersey. Nice to hav... See More
Early from San Diego... Situation in Arizona...
Item #699250
November 11, 1871
SAN DIEGO DAILY UNION, California, Nov. 11, 1871 Very early from San Diego--a volume 2 issue--when the population was just 2300, with a nice engraving of the harbor in the masthead.
The front page has: "The Situation In Arizona" with subheads: "The New Indian Policy--Exertions of Gov. McCormick" "Vindication of the People of Arizona" "Protest Against... See More
Early from San Diego... Anaheim described...
Item #699248
November 12, 1871
SAN DIEGO DAILY UNION, California, Nov. 12, 1871 Very early from San Diego--a volume 2 issue--when the population was just 2300, with a nice engraving of the harbor in the masthead.
The front page has a wonderful and very descriptive article headed: "ANAHEIM" with subheads: "On the Road From Gallatin--The 17 Mile House--Sheep Ranges--History of Anaheim--What Has Been Do... See More
NATO Ratified... North Atlantic Alliance...
Item #699245
April 05, 1949
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 5, 1949
* NATO military alliance signed (day of)
* North Atlantic Treaty Organization
* Atlantic Defense Treaty
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "12 NATIONS TO SIGN ATLANTIC ALLIANCE AT CAPITAL TODAY" with subheads (see images)
Complete with all 44 pages, light toning at the margins, very nice condition.
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First Battle of El Alamein in 1942...
Item #699243
July 03, 1942
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, July 3, 1942
* First Battle of El Alamein begins
* World War II British occupied Egypt
The front page has nice headline: "BRITISH OPEN UP IN EGYPT" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display.
Complete with 20 pages, light toning at the margins, small binding holes and a little wear along the spine, generally good.
... See More
Dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991...
Item #699242
December 22, 1991
LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 22, 1991
* Dissolution of the Soviet Union - USSR
* Independent states - nations
* First Ukraine president Leonid Kravchuk
The front page has a banner headline: "8 Join Soviet Commonwealth; Historic Decision Groups 11 Former Republics" with subhead and photo showing Boris Yeltsin shaking hands with Leonid Kravchuk. (see images)
The complete 1st sectio... See More
Early Nazis plan for sterilization of races...
Item #699232
October 31, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 31, 1937
* Jewish Holocaust prediction ?
* Extinction of Jews predicted
* Joachim Prinz - Jewish rabbi
The top of page 18 has a one column heading: "JEWS HELD DOOMED UNDER NAZI REGIME" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 40 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More
USS Shenandoah airship maiden flight...
Item #699179
September 03, 1923
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, Sept. 3, 1923
* USS Shenandoah maiden flight - voyage
* United States Navy rigid airship - dirigible
The front page has a one column heading: "ZR-1 IN THE AIR FOR 55 MINUTES" (see image)
Complete with 14 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally nice.
Longest continuously published Mormon periodical...
Item #699166
August 01, 1892
THE LATTER DAY SAINTS' MILLENNIAL STAR, Liverpool, England, Aug. 1, 1892
* One of the oldest Mormon periodicals
This periodical, typically shortened to "Millennial Star", was the longest continuously published periodical of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, being printed from 1840 until 1970.
During its 130-year history the Millennial Star varied from bein... See More
Capture of Koblenz... George S. Patton...
Item #699159
March 18, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 18, 1945 (first/front section)
* Third & Seventh United States Army
* Operation Lumberjack - Rhine River
* Capture of Koblenz, Germany
* General George s. Patton & more
The front page has a nice banner headline: "COBLENZ FALLS IN SWIFT ASSAULT BY 3RD ARMY; PATTON AND 7TH CLOSING TRAP ON NAZIS IN SAAR" with subheads and related map. (see images) ... See More
Fleagle gang .... Lamar, Colorado robbery...
Item #699157
May 26, 1928
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., May 26, 1928
* Fleagle Gang & the Lamar, Colorado bank robbery
* American bank robbers & murderers hunted
* First time a fingerprint was used for conviction (FBI)
The front page has a one one column heading: "HUNDREDS FROM 4 STATES JOIN BANDIT HUNT" with subhead. (see images) Coverage on the hunt for the Fleagle Gang just after the Lamar ,... See More
The Ulysses S. Grant family...
Item #699147
January 11, 1903
THE ILLUSTRATED BEE, Omaha, Nebraska, Jan. 11, 1903 This was the illustrated insert in the "Omaha Bee" newspaper. Pages 4 & 5 are taken up with articles & 22 photo of: "Four Generations of the Grant Family", including a photo of: "General Ulysses S. Grant".
Eight pages, nice condition.
Religious & temperance themed...
Item #699146
April 13, 1827
BOSTON RECORDER & TELEGRAPH, April 13, 1827 Primarily a religious newspaper but other news & ads as well. Among the articles: "On Religious Ignorance" "Indiana, The Country for Christian Effort & the Field of Hope" "Promotion of Temperance" "Jews In Prussia" and more.
Four pages, very nice condition.
A mixed bag of content...
Item #699142
December 26, 1836
PHILADELPHIA MIRROR: Quarto Edition of the Philadelphia Saturday Courier, Dec. 26, 1836 A mixed bag of literary items, some news reports, etc. Eight pages, some light foxing or staining, a few older tape mends near margins, good condition.
Much on the War of 1812...
Item #699137
December 01, 1813
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 1, 1813 The front page has; "Occurrences of the War - On the St. Lawrence - American Account" as well as the "British Official Account" and these are followed by a full column or reports under headings: "General Order". Page 2 has: "Unofficial Account" of events near Lake Ontario; "Extract of a Letter from an Offic... See More
Literary newspaper, with a few illustrations...
Item #699132
June 05, 1869
SATURDAY NIGHT, New York, June 5, 1869 This was one of several literary, dime-novel-like, newspapers that existed in the latter half of the 129th century. Several of the stores have illustrations. This newspaper existed from 1865 thru 1901.
Eight pages, small holes at the fold junctures at the middle of the leaves, otherwise nice condition.
Very descriptive account of an overland excursion...
Item #699129
November 30, 1858
THE NORWALK EXPERIMENT, Ohio, Nov. 30, 1858
* Uncommon publication
* People migrating West
The front page has a full column taken up with a wonderful: "Description of the Overland Route" from Los Angeles to Springfield, Illinois.
This is a terrific and very descriptive account of the overland route, with mentions of Los Angeles, Temecula, Indian Wells, Fort Yuma El Paso an... See More
World War I reports...
Item #699127
May 03, 1918
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, May 3, 1918 The banner headline announces: "ALLIES GAIN GROUND" with much more on World War I including: "French Capture Hill and Wood; Successes Also Won by British" " "Expansion Program For American Army Already In Motion" and more.
Complete in 14 pages, address label on the front page, inked library stamp in the m... See More
Store broadside from 1915...
Item #699126
January 16, 1915
* Stark County
A 1915 department store broadside, headed: "SCHOTT'S BIG SALE ! " "Positively 10 Days Only! "Jan. 16 to Jan. 27" with various details, and the year noted near the bottom: 1915. The located is noted any the bottom: Beach City, Ohio.
This is out of our normal scope of material, however it is a nice item, printed on pink paper, has a few folds, ... See More
An "omnibus" newspaper from London...
Item #699121
September 07, 1832
THE NATIONAL OMNIBUS; & GENERAL ADVERTISER, London, England, Sept. 7, 1832 This was not a "newsy" newspaper but rather, as noted in the masthead, "A Journal of Literature, Science, Music, Theatricals, and the Fine Arts". With many advertisements as well.
Eight pages, 9 1/4 by 14 1/2 inches, nice condition.
By famed attorney & politician William Jennings Bryan...
Item #699112
March 03, 1905
THE COMMONER, Lincoln, Nebraska, March 3, 1905
* By famed attorney & politician William Jennings Bryan
As noted just under the title: "William J. Bryan, Editor & Proprietor". Bryan was an unsuccessful Democratic Presidential nominee in 1896, 1900 and 1908. He was a strong supporter of Prohibition in the 1920s, and energetically attacked Darwinism and evolution, most ... See More
U.S. announces the beginning of the 'space race'...
Item #699102
July 30, 1955
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, July 30, 1955
* Space Race begins
* U.S. vs. Soviet Union
The front page has reporting on which essentially announced the creation of the "space race" between the United States and the Soviet Union with a three column heading: "Man Is Headed for the Planets" In reality the Soviets would take the lead in the space race with the succes... See More
Popular for the colorful political cartoons...
Item #699091
February 28, 1894
PUCK, New York, Feb. 28, 1894 Puck was America's first successful humor magazine of colorful cartoon caricatures and political satire, publishing from 1871 until 1918. It was also the first to successfully adopt full color lithography printing for a weekly publication. The color prints are very desired for their displayability. This issue has as its political cartoons:
front page: "... See More
Winston Churchill... The Second World War...
Item #699082
April 23, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 23, 1948
* Sir Winston Churchill - The Second War War
* Volume 1 - The Gathering Storm
* Installment 7 - The Loaded Pause; Germany Armed
The front page has a two column heading: "By Winston Churchill: The Second World War" and more. (see images) Page 25 has another heading with six related photos and continued text of: "Volume 1--The Gathering Storm... See More
Newspaper for those on board a floating university...
Item #699081
April 09, 1927
THE BINNACLE, S.S. Ryndam, April 9, 1927 Subtitled: "Published Daily at Sea by The Floating University." An interesting little "in-house" newspaper published on board the ship of this early floating university that traveled the world.
Four pages, lightly inked library stamp in an upper corner, 9 1/2 by 12 1/2 inches, good condition.
The Spanish-American War...
Item #699042
July 20, 1898
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, July 20, 1898 Among the front page heads on the Spanish-American War are: "WE MAY HAVE TO WHIP CUBANS TOO" "Relations Between Americans & Their Allies Strained" "Shafter Rules Firmly" "Are Now Almost Ready to Rebel" "Warships Must Accompany Miles" and more.
Eight pages, partially loose at the spine, som... See More
Germany's illustrated magazine from the Nazi era...
Item #699037
February 01, 1940
BERLINER ILLUSETRIRTE ZEITUNG (Berlin Illustrated Newspaper), Germany. Feb. 1, 1940 This was the "Life" magazine of Germany from during the Nazi era. The full front page is a photo which includes Hermann Goring, chief of the Nazi Air Force. Many war-related photos inside.
Complete in 20 pages, 11 by 14 3/4 inches, minimal margin wear, never bound nor trimmed, good condition.... See More
A Proclamation from the future King of France...
Item #699028
April 05, 1797
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, April 5, 1797
* King Louis XVIII of France
Page 2 has much on the situation in France and includes a: "Proclamation of Louis XVIII To The French Nation". He was brother to Louis XVI and spent much of his life in exile before becoming King of France from 1814-1824.
Four pages, very nice condition.... See More
Decorative masthead...
Item #699025
July 31, 1858
BOSTON OLIVE BRANCH, July 31, 1858 A family-oriented newspaper with science, literary, horticultural, art and humor-related content. Large decorative mastheads. Several small wood-block illustrations. Page 7 has an ad for: "LIFE THOUGHTS", by Henry Ward Beecher.
Complete in 8 pages. Archivally mended at the mid-fold on all pages due to separation at the fold. Previously folded int... See More
Revival of the Southern slave trade?
Item #699024
March 06, 1858
NEW YORK HERALD, March 6, 1858 Page 4 has an article headed: "Revival of the African Slave Trade in the Southern States". The article includes: "Some of our n****r worshiping contemporaries have started off upon a new scent. A bill has been passed by the Louisiana House...authorizing the importation into that state of voluntary negro apprentices to labor for a term of years &a... See More
The Civil War in the West, with a map...
Item #699021
December 10, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 10, 1861
* Midwestern Civil War map
The front page features a nice & detailed Civil War map with a large heading: "THE WESTERN SEAT OF WAR" with a much more detailed subhead. The front page also has some nice first column heads including: "The Struggle In The West" "Strategic Positions Held by the Rebels..." "The Feeling in Kentuck... See More
From the temporary capital of the United States...
Item #699010
December 20, 1797
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Dec. 20, 1797
* Uncommon 18th century American publication
The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time, while the District of Columbia was under construction.
The front page is filled with advertisements including several illustrated ship ads. Inside has reports from the federal Congress.
Four pag... See More
New lifestyle for ladies in California...
Item #699008
July 16, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 16, 1849 Page 3 has an interesting article: "What The Ladies Do In California" now that they are in a dramatically different living situation than they were used to before moving close to the gold mines.
Four pages, very nice condition.
Mahatma Gandhi released from jail...
Item #699006
May 06, 1944
NEW YORK TIMES, May 6, 1944
* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
* The Mahatma jail release
This 30 page newspaper has a 2 column headline on the front page: "Gandhi Freed Unconditionally; British Act on Health Grounds"
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much on World War II. Very nice condition.... See More
Japanese atrocities told in 1945...
Item #699004
September 04, 1945
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 4, 1945
* Japanese atrocities described
* American soldiers tortured
The front page has a nice banner headline: "LIST JAP TORTURE CHIEFS!" with subhead: "Ex-Captives Tell More of 'Living Hell'" Two related photos are on the back page.
Complete with all 28 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the m... See More
Four Acts signed by Governor Sam Adams...
Item #698992
July 06, 1795
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, July 6, 1795
* Nice 18th century masthead
Over half of the front page is taken up with four Acts of the Massachusetts legislature, each signed in type by the governor: Samuel Adams.
Four pages, very handsome masthead, archivally rejoined at the spine, various foxing throughout... See More
Sam Adams... Building the frigate United States...
Item #698984
August 03, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 3, 1796
* USS United States construction
* Samuel Adams act signed in type
The first column on the front page has an Act of the Mass. Legislature signed in type by: Samuel Adams (stain here affects 4 words). Page 2 has: "French Victory on the Rhine" concerning Buonaparte. Also: "Intercourse With Canada".
Also a brief yet notable r... See More
Trouble with the miners at Cripple Creek, Colorado...
Item #698976
June 14, 1894
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, June 14, 1894 Inside has a full page with text and 5 illustrations/photos on: "The Strike at Cripple Creek" captioned: "The Miners' Murderous Outbreak at Cripple Creek, the Gold-Mining Camp of Colorado".
Sixteen pages, nice condition.
Great wealth of information on how to train soldiers...
Item #698968
July 03, 1841
NEW YORK MILITARY MAGAZINE, July 3, 1841 A very scarce title that existed for just six months. This is the volume 1, number 4 issue.
Among the articles: "Sketches of Uniform Companies" "Review - From the Army Regulations" "Artillery Tactics - Adopted by the War Department" "Order of Encampment" and so much more.
Sixteen pages, 6 1/2 by 10 inches, ver... See More
See the handsome masthead...
Item #698964
July 07, 1810
NOTTINGHAM JOURNAL, England, July 7, 1810
* Nice masthead engraving for display
Perhaps the finest feature is the beautiful masthead, with very ornate lettering and a handsome engraving as the central feature. Also a partial red tax stamp at the top.
Four pages, great condition.
It existed for just one year...
Item #698962
July 25, 1820
THE PATRON OF INDUSTRY, New York, July 25, 1820 This newspaper existed for just one year, this being the volume 1, number 6 issues. It was published under the auspices of "The National Institution for the Promotion of Industry".
Four pages, small binding holes at the blank spine, wide, never-trimmed margins, nice condition.
Cadiz, Ohio in 1835....
Item #698961
September 10, 1835
THE HISTORICAL FAMILY LIBRARY, Cadiz, Ohio, Sept. 10, 1835 A magazine of history, delving very extensively into just a few topics with each issue. Unusual in that this periodical's format was to use "flowing text", meaning sentences ran over from issue to issue, so any given publication would begin in the middle of a sentence from the previous issue.
This is the volume 1, numb... See More
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