1936 Chipley, Florida tornado disaster...
Item #695385
January 20, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 20, 1936
* Chipley, Washington County, Florida
* Tornado disaster - Fort Payne, Alabama
The front page has a one column heading: "TORNADOES KILL 17, INJURE 40 IN SOUTH" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 40 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
Latest reports from the Civil War...
Item #695340
December 16, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 16, 1863
* Charles City Court House - Virginia
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "A Dash In the Direction of Richmond" "The Rebel Force at Charles City Court House Captured" "Their Camp Broken Up, Provisions Destroyed & Horses Brought Off" "Splendid Marching of Our Troops" "The President's ... See More
Cartridge factory explosion... Civil War news...
Item #695331
March 31, 1862
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, March 31, 1862 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Killed & Wounded at Winchester" "Beaufort, N.C. Occupied" "Fort Macon Not Yet Surrendered" "Bombardment of Island No. 10" "The War in Arkansas" "A Skirmish In Missouri" "Affairs In Tennessee" "The Latest From Key Wes... See More
Front page Civil War reports... Back page map...
Item #695329
June 26, 1862
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, June 26, 1862 The back page features a very nice: "Map Showing the New Route to New York, and its Connections" showing the Phila. area plus New York City & the places between.
The front page has column heads on the Civil War including: "LATE WAR NEWS" "From General McCellan's Grand Army" "A Check to Jackson Raids"
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The front page has column heads on the Civil War including: "LATE WAR NEWS" "From General McCellan's Grand Army" "A Check to Jackson Raids"
Two maps of Pamlico Sound & environs...
Item #695328
January 29, 1862
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Jan. 29, 1862 The front page has two Civil War maps, one: "Showing the Position of Hatteras Inlet and Roanoke Island" and the other a: "Diagram Showing Hatteras Inlet & Where the Vessels Were Wrecked".
Many front page column heads on the Civil War including: "War Against Treason!" "Great Difficulty In Passing Hatteras Bar" &... See More
Front page print of industrialist Thomas A. Scott... Civil War reports...
Item #695318
November 19, 1861
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Nov. 19, 1861 The front page features a print of "Thomas A. Scott", with a biographical sketch of him as well.
Scott was an American businessman, railroad executive, and industrialist. In 1861, President Lincoln appointed him to serve as U.S. Assistant Secretary of War, and during the American Civil War railroads under his leadership played a major role ... See More
Map of Harper's Ferry, West Virginia...
Item #695310
June 15, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 15, 1861
* Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
* Confederates evacuation
* Prelude to Battle of Bull's Run
The format of this title at this time was advertisements on the front page with the wealth of Civil War reporting on inside pages.
A feature of this issue is the nice & detailed back page map headed: "Harper's Ferry And The Region Ro... See More
Much on the Civil War... Civil War map of Acquia Creek...
Item #695307
June 01, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 1, 1861
* Battle of Aquia Creek Civil War map
* Union Navy gunboats vs. Confederate batteries
* One of the first battles of the war
The format of this title at this time was advertisements on the front page with the wealth of Civil War reporting on inside pages.
The back page includes a Civil War map headed: "Acquia Creek and Its Environs" wit... See More
Map of Port Royal, South Carolina... Slaver is convicted...
Item #695306
November 15, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Nov. 15, 1861 The format of this title at this time was advertisements on the front page with the wealth of Civil War reporting on inside pages.
The back page features a nice Civil War map headed: "PORT ROYAL" and captioned at the bottom of it: "Scene And Plan of The Battle" followed by descriptive text.
Much war reporting inside with column heads incl... See More
Railroad connections in the South...
Item #695277
March 25, 1862
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, March 25, 1862
* First Battle of Kernstown
* General James Shields
* Beaufort NC North Carolina
The front page features a nice map headed: "Map Showing the Position of Beaufort, Newbern, Goldsboro, and Their Railroad Connections".
Many column Civil War heads including: "THE REBELLION" "Latest From Winchester" "Stragglers Cap... See More
Two front page Civil War maps...
Item #695274
February 13, 1862
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Feb. 13, 1862 A very graphic & displayable issue as the front page features not one but two Civil War maps, one captioned: "Albemarle Sound & the Point of Attack of the Federal Fleet", with related text, and the other headed: "Roanoke Island".
Both the first and last columns have nice stacks of Civil War headlines including: "VICTORY! ... See More
Map showing the approach to New Orleans...
Item #695266
October 16, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Oct. 16, 1861
* Lower Mississippi River map
The format of this title at this time was advertisements on the front page with the wealth of Civil War reporting on inside pages.
The back page features a very detailed Civil War map headed: "The Approaches To New Orleans---Scene Of The Alleged Naval Fight", with some war-related reports as well.
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Civil War map of the Mississippi...
Item #695262
May 23, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, May 23, 1862
* Vicksburg, Mississippi vicinity map
* Battle at Princetown Court House
The front page is dominated by a very nice Civil War map headed: "FARRAGUT'S NAVAL OPERATIONS ON THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER - Map Showing the Situation of Vicksburg, Miss., Indicating the Cotton Plantations in the Vicinity & Exhibiting the Topography of the Region.... See More
Map of Washington, D.C. & the suburbs...
Item #695258
September 07, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 7, 1862
* Confederates' Maryland campaign w/ map
The front page has a nice & quite detailed map headed: "OPERATIONS ON THE UPPER POTOMAC. The Fords Where the Rebels Attempt to Cross--Their Plans in Maryland." which shows Washington, D.C., and the towns north of it including Hagerstown, Leesburg, Martinsburg, Harper's Ferry, Havre De Grace, A... See More
Graphic on the battle of Seven Pines, or Fair Oaks...
Item #695257
June 03, 1862
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, June 3, 1862
* Battle of Seven Pines or Fair Oaks
* Strasburg, Shenandoah Co., Virginia
The front page is dominated by a detailed Civil War map headed: "THE GREAT VICTORY IN FRONT OF RICHMOND Showing the Lines of the Rebel Forces & the disposition of the Grand Union Armies under Gen. McClellan".
Among the first column heads are: ON TO RICHMO... See More
Large, displayable Civil War map...
Item #695250
May 28, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, May 28, 1862
* Battle of Hanover Court House
* Peninsula campaign - Virginia
The front page has a rather large Civil War map headed: "The Line Of Gen. McDowell's Advance Upon Richmond" which has considerable detail.
There are also one column heads including: 'From Gen. M'Clellan's Army" "Capture of Hanover Court House..." &quo... See More
Two front page Civil War maps...
Item #695248
June 12, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 12, 1862
* Battle of Port Republic - Stonewall Jackson victory
* Memphis TN Tennessee - Fort Pillow maps
The front page has not one but two front page maps, headed: "The Action Before Memphis" and: "The Situation At Fort Pillow".
There are also first column heads on the Civil War including: "Another Battle In The Shenandoah Valley"... See More
Great news from the Mexican War... Four slave-related ads from this leading slave import city...
Item #695246
August 12, 1847
THE CHARLESTON COURIER, South Carolina, Aug. 12, 1847 In 14 years this city would be the hotbed for secession from the Union, not surprising given it was the largest American point of disembarkation for the trans-Atlantic slave trade.
Page 2 has a great wealth of reporting from the Mexican War, including historic reports on General Scott having come to the gates of Mexico City, one of th
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Two slave reward ads from this leading slave import city...
Item #695245
December 31, 1847
THE CHARLESTON COURIER, South Carolina, Dec. 31, 1847 In 14 years this city would be the hotbed for secession from the Union, not surprising given it was the largest American point of disembarkation for the trans-Atlantic slave trade.
Page 3 has two reward ads for runaway slaves, particulars are shown in the photos.
Four pages, archival strengthening across the central fold on pages 2
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Four pages, archival strengthening across the central fold on pages 2
The Mexican War... Three slave-related ads from this leading slave import city...
Item #695244
December 30, 1847
THE CHARLESTON COURIER, South Carolina, Dec. 30, 1847 In 14 years this city would be the hotbed for secession from the Union, not surprising given it was the largest American point of disembarkation for the trans-Atlantic slave trade.
Page 2 has some lengthy reporting on the Mexican War headed: "From the Rio Grande".
Page 3 has three slave-related ads, one headed: "For S
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Page 3 has three slave-related ads, one headed: "For S
Three slave-related ads from this leading slave import city...
Item #695243
August 10, 1847
THE CHARLESTON COURIER, South Carolina, Aug. 10, 1847
* Rare antebellum publication
In 14 years this city would be the hotbed for secession from the Union, not surprising given it was the largest American point of disembarkation for the trans-Atlantic slave trade.
Page 3 has three slave-related ads, two are reward ads for runaways, and the other is headed: "For Sale--Land, Neg
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Two slave-related ads from this leading slave import city...
Item #695241
August 03, 1847
THE CHARLESTON COURIER, South Carolina, Aug. 3, 1847 In 14 years this city would be the hotbed for secession from the Union, not surprising given it was the largest American point of disembarkation for the trans-Atlantic slave trade.
Page 2 has reports from the Mexican War headed: "From The Brazos".
Page 3 has three slave-related ads, each having various particulars. One is a
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Page 3 has three slave-related ads, each having various particulars. One is a
Four slave-related ads from this leading slave import city...
Item #695239
July 31, 1847
THE CHARLESTON COURIER, South Carolina, July 31, 1847 In 14 years this city would be the hotbed for secession from the Union, not surprising given it was the largest American point of disembarkation for the trans-Atlantic slave trade.
Page 3 has four slave-related ads, one headed: "For Sale--Land Negroes, and Stock of all Kinds..." each having various particulars. The ads are s
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Four slave-related ads from this leading slave import city...
Item #695238
July 30, 1847
THE CHARLESTON COURIER, South Carolina, July 30, 1847 In 14 years this city would be the hotbed for secession from the Union, not surprising given it was the largest American point of disembarkation for the trans-Atlantic slave trade.
Page 3 has four slave-related ads, one headed: "Negroes Wanted.." each having various particulars. The ads are shown in the photos.
Four pages,
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Four pages,
Four slave-related ads from this leading slave import city...
Item #695237
August 11, 1847
THE CHARLESTON COURIER, South Carolina, Aug. 11, 1847 In 14 years this city would be the hotbed for secession from the Union, not surprising given it was the largest American point of disembarkation for the trans-Atlantic slave trade.
Page 3 has four slave-related ads, one headed: "Negroes Wanted.." each having various particulars. The ads are shown in the photos.
Four pages,
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Four pages,
Proclamation by Wm. H. Harrison...
Item #695213
November 23, 1813
THE WAR, New York, Nov. 23, 1813 Most of the front page is taken up with: "Barbarities Of The Enemy...Detention of Mariners as Prisoners of War, who were in England at the Time the War Was Declared" being part of a continued series. Also on the front page: "South-Western Army".
Inside includes: "Movements of the Armies" being a report from Albany, and "Sub... See More
A wealth of War of 1812 reporting...
Item #695211
July 20, 1813
THE WAR, New York, July 20, 1813
* Creek Indian Nation
* General Robert B. Taylor
* Fort Meigs - Perrysburg, Ohio
This is a great issue just filled with war content. The front page is taken up with reports headed: "Copy of a letter from Gen. Taylor to the Secretary of War" datelined from Norfolk; plus "Copy of Col. Beatty's Report to Gen. Taylor" dat
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* Creek Indian Nation
* General Robert B. Taylor
* Fort Meigs - Perrysburg, Ohio
This is a great issue just filled with war content. The front page is taken up with reports headed: "Copy of a letter from Gen. Taylor to the Secretary of War" datelined from Norfolk; plus "Copy of Col. Beatty's Report to Gen. Taylor" dat
Latest reports on the War of 1812...
Item #695210
July 13, 1813
THE WAR, New York, July 13, 1813
* Battle of Beaver Dams - Ontario, Canada
The front page has: "Progress of the War In Virginia--Smithfield Attacked--British Monsters--Alarm--Alacrity of the Citizens--and Safety of the City".
Inside contains: "The Chesapeake" "A Proclamation" signed: George Prevost; "Affair at Beaver Dams" "Capture of the B... See More
Siege of Fort Meigs and much more...
Item #695209
August 17, 1813
THE WAR, New York, Aug, 17, 1813
* Siege of Fort Meigs - Ohio
* William Henry Harrison
The front page has: "Barbarities of the Enemy" which is a very detailed report carrying over to take most of page 2.
Other reports inside include: "From the Northwest--The Enemy Defeated" which is notable on the siege of Fort Meigs & includes a detailed report si... See More
Latest from Andy Jackson, David Porter, and more...
Item #695206
December 21, 1813
THE WAR, New York, Dec. 21, 1813 Most of the front page is taken up with: "Official Account of the Battle at Williamsburgh" being the letter detailing the events, signed: John P. Boyd. Also on the front page: "Blockade of Long Island Sound" which includes a "Proclamation" which carries over to page 2.
Other content within: "Prisoners in Halifax" "... See More
Ray Conger beats Pavoo Nurmi in mile run...
Item #695181
February 10, 1929
SECTION 11 (sports) only of the New York Times, Feb. 10, 1929
* Ray Conger defeats Pavoo Nurmi "Flying Finn"
* Wanamaker Mile run race - Millroade Games
The front page of this section has a one column heading: "CONGER BEATS NURMI IN MILE AT GARDEN" with subheads. (see)
Complete section 8 only with 10 pages, a little irregular along the spine, good condition.
wikipedi... See More
Lindsey Vonn wins gold medal in Olympics...
Item #695180
February 18, 2010
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 18, 2010
* Lindsey Vonn wins Olympic gold medal
* Women's alpine downhill skiing race
The front page has a four column color photo with heading: "2010 Vancouver Olympics" Much more in the Winter Olympics section.
Complete with all sections (60+ pages) great condition.
Canada enters the space race...
Item #695176
September 29, 1962
THE DETROIT NEWS, Sept. 29, 1962
* 1st satellite put into space by Canada
* Alouette 1 launch (1ST REPORT)
The front page has a one column heading: "Canadians' 1st Satellite Put in Orbit" with a subheads. (see)
Complete with 22 pages, small library stamp in the masthead, a few small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.... See More
Gilberton, Pennsylvania coal mine disaster...
Item #695174
January 22, 1935
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, January 22, 1935
* Gilberton, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
* Philadelphia & Reading Coal & Iron Company
* Colliery explosion disaster
* Lindbergh baby kidnapping murder case
The top of page 9 has a one column heading: "11 MINERS KILLED BY BLAST, GAS IN PENNSYLVANIA" with subheas. (see) First report coverage on the Gilberton, Pennsylvania coal mi... See More
France is in a state of ruin...
Item #695167
September 16, 1762
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 16, 1762
* Past Seven Years' War France
Page 4 has nearly a full column letter concerning the situation in the French & Indian War, beginning: "Is not France reduced to the lowest ebb of riches and power? Are not her fleets almost totally destroyed, and her marine in a state of weakness & disorder...Are not her finances exhaus... See More
A few items on the French & Indian War...
Item #695165
September 07, 1762
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 7, 1762 Page 4 has half a column headed: "America" with datelines from Halifax, Boston, and Cisco Bay. Bits include: "...to give some advice to Lord Colville of five or six sail of Spanish ships where were said to be seen ... upon the banks of Newfoundland. The news ...put many people into a consternation..." and more.
Eight pages, 8 ... See More
On the British taking Canada, and what is due the French...
Item #695164
September 02, 1762
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 2, 1762 Page 7 has over half a column article noting in part: "As the cession of Canada to the English is generally...thought to be one of the articles of the approaching peace, it may not be... improper...to mention a circumstance which may have escaped the attention of our superiors...I mean the payment of the bills of the colony on the Tresor Roya... See More
British want peace with the Cherokees, but will remain on their guard...
Item #695163
August 26, 1762
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 26, 1762
* Early Native Americans
* Cherokees - Indians
The front page has half a column headed: "America" with a Charleston dateline, concerning the Indians. A portion notes: "The serious attention that has been given to Indian affairs, the scrupulous adherence to the most material and preliminary article of the treaty with the Che... See More
Some notes from the French & Indian War...
Item #695161
August 03, 1762
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 3, 1762 Page 7 has an: "Extract of a Letter From Philadelphia", bits including: "Gen. Mockton is returned...to his government of New York...Seven British ships of war were cruising of Cape Francis, blocking up the French men of war...The Indians to the north and west are very quiet...".
Eight pages, 8 1/4 by 10 3/4 inches, partial red ... See More
Cherokee Chiefs in London... Handel's monument in Westminster Abbey...
Item #695156
July 15, 1762
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 15, 1762
* Cherokees Indians - Native Americans
* George Frederic Handel monument dedication
Page 2 has two interesting, yet brief, items: "The Cherokee Chiefs have been invited by the Lord Mayor to the Mansion house, and are soon to go there."
In 1762, a delegation of Cherokee leaders arrived in Lon
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Powers of a Cherokee Chief, now visiting England...
Item #695155
July 06, 1762
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 6, 1762 Page 2 has a report from London noting: "The Cherokee Chief who is now here is the second person in point of consideration of his people. The Cherokees are the most considerable Indian nation with which we are acquainted, and are absolutely free...It is courage and ability that constitutes a Chief amongst the Cherokees, who are led by him inde... See More
News from the French & Indian War...
Item #695145
December 31, 1761
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 31, 1761 The front page has over a full column of reports headed: "America" with datelines from Charleston, Boston, and Halifax in Nova Scotia. A few bits include: "...A gang of the Point Indians were returned from war against the Spaniards; they lost four men...and killed one Spaniard and a negro...The great bustle that was some time ago in... See More
1944 Charlie Chaplin acquitted..
Item #695144
April 05, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 5, 1944
* Charlie Chaplin acquitted
* Mann Act - Joan Barry
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a one column heading: "CHAPLIN ACQUITTED IN MANN ACT CASE" with subhead.(see)
Complete with 36 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
Alice Speed-Stoll kidnapping ordeal ends....
Item #695105
October 17, 1934
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Extra, October 17, 1934
* Alice Speed-Stoll kidnapping for ransom
* Found alive and returned home
* Thomas H. Robinson, Jr.
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "Mrs. Stoll Taken Home Safely After Rescue by U. S. Agents; Maniac Is Sought as Kidnaper" with subheads and photo of the suspect. (see)
Complete with 26 pages, library stamp withi... See More
Actress Marie Dressler death...
Item #695104
July 29, 1934
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, July 29, 1934
* Marie Dressler death w/ photos
* Stage & screen actress
* Silent film - depression era
The front page has a three column heading: "Death Overtakes Marie Dressler at the Pinnacle of a Great Career" with large photo of Dressler. More on page 8 with banner heading and more photos.
Complete 1st section only with 16 pages, light toning and ... See More
Abyssinia Crisis in 1935...
Item #695075
July 29, 1935
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 29, 1935
* Abyssinia Crisis heightens
* Kingdom of Italy
* Empire of Ethiopia
The front page has a one column heading: "ETHIOPIANS KILL 40 ITALIANS IN CLASH AT NIGHT" with subhead. Related photo on the back page.
Complete in 26 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with a high percentage of cotton & ... See More
Robert Andrews Millikan's atomic theory...
Item #695072
December 03, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 3, 1931
* Physicist Robert Andrews Millikan
* California Institute of Technology
* Cosmic rays & breaking down the atom
The front page has a one column heading: "MILLIKAN PICTURES SHOW ATOM SMASHED" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 56 pages, light toning at the margins, generally very nice.... See More
1940 Brenner Pass meeting... Hitler & Mussolini...
Item #695071
March 18, 1940
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass. March 18, 1940
* 1940 Brenner Pass meeting
* Austria & Italy border - Alps
* Adolf Hitler & Benito Mussolini
* re. Bolshevik Russia agreement
The front page has a banner headline: "Hitler and Ill Duce Confer At Brenner Pass" with subheads and two related photos. (see)
Complete with 8 pages, light toning at the margins, a few tiny bind... See More
Pennsylvania governor's message...
Item #695061
December 09, 1828
NATIONAL GAZETTE & LITERARY REGISTER, Philadelphia, Dec. 9, 1828 Over half of the front page and most of page 2 are taken up with the: "Governor's Message" of Pennsylvania. Other political news and typical news of the day.
Four pages, some foxing or light staining, good condition.
From the nation's capital...
Item #695059
April 21, 1828
DAILY NATIONAL JOURNAL, Washington, D.C., April 21, 1828 Nor surprisingly there is much political reporting, with page 2 taken up with reports from the: "House of Representatives" and: "Debates on the Tariff".
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, good condition.
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