On the upcoming "match of the century"... Early baseball...
Item #696350
November 26, 1859
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Nov. 26, 1859 It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage".
Inside has: "Fistiana - The Championship of the World--Heenan vs. Sayers".
This article was in anticipation of what is considered the first world title international boxing match held on April 17, 1860 between... See More
Hoping non-importation will work...
Item #696332
December 02, 1769
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 2, 1769
* Non-Importation agreement
Page 2 has a brief item headed: "America" from New York, and the back page has a letter from Connecticut to a gentleman in Boston noting: "The public spirited & generous union & conduct of the merchants respecting non-importation are, & deserve to be greatly applauded, & will b... See More
Vostok 5
Item #696316
June 14, 1963
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, June 14, 1963
* Vostok 5 Russian mission
* Soviet cosmonaut
* Awaiting Vostok 6
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Russia Orbits Fifth Launch" (see images)
Complete with 8 pages, a few small binding holes along the spine, small library stamp within the masthead, generally nice.... See More
Two letters signed by President Thomas Jefferson...
Item #696279
August 12, 1807
THE NATIONAL AEGIS, Worcester, Massachusetts, Aug. 12, 1807
* President Thomas Jefferson letters
The top of page 2 has: "By the President of the United States of America - A PROCLAMATION" calling for a special session of Congress, signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
And beginning on pg. 2 & ending on page 3 is a letter from the President to the King of Holland, signed in type... See More
Death of The Beatles' George Harrison...
Item #696264
November 30, 2001
DAILY NEWS, New York, Nov. 30, 2001 See the photo below for the great front page heading and photo concerning the death of Beatle George Harrison. Lengthy article & many more photos on the inside pages. The complete issue, very nice condition.
Marion, Alabama Civil Rights march.....
Item #696257
February 20, 1965
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass.. February 20, 1965
* Marion, Alabama civil rights march
* Selma to Montgomery march prelude
The top of page 7 has a two column heading: "Four Demands Made By Alabama Negroes" (see images) Many believe this event lead to the famous Selma to Montgomery civil right march.
Complete with 20 pages, light toning at the margins, minor spine wear, generally nice.... See More
News from America, including thoughts on the Stamp Act...
Item #696250
February 22, 1766
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 22, 1766 Page 4 has a response to a previous letter concerning the Stamp Act in America, this one noting in part: "...Go on with abusing the mob of North America and of England; but know... that the sentiment of the people of both countries are fired and riveted...".
Two-thirds of page 6 is taken up with various reports from America with d... See More
USS Akron (ZRS-4) Airship crash photos...
Item #696244
April 09, 1933
ROTOGRAVURE SECTION of the New York Times, April 9, 1933
* Crash of the USS Akron (ZRS-4)
* United States Navy airship
The front page of this photo section has eight related photographs of the recent USS Akron crash disaster (see images). Nice for display. Other topics throughout.
Complete rotogravure section only with all 8 pages, light toning, a little spine wear, generally nice.
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1953 Waco, Texas tornado outbreak...
Item #696231
May 12, 1953
MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, May 12, 1953
* 1953 Waco tornado outbreak
* 1st official F5 in the U.S.
The front page has a banner headline: "Tornadoes Kill 42 and Injure 400 in Texas; 6-Story Waco Building Tossed on Crowded Theater and Cafe" with related photo. (see) More inside.
Complete with 32 pages, light toning at the margins, irregular with some wear along the spine, otherw... See More
1969 "Moon Men Back on Earth"...
Item #696208
July 24, 1969
THE BOSTON EVENING GLOBE, July 24, 1969 (outer leaves)
* Neil Armstrong & others back
* Man walks on the Moon
The front page has a banner headline: "Moon Men Back on Earth" with: "Astronauts Return with Space-Age Treasures" and 1 related photo. Coverage continues on page 2. Nice for display. This is the evening edition containing the 1st coverage. Of course, ma... See More
German Protestants heading for Louisiana...
Item #696179
June 23, 1767
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 23, 1767 The middle of the back page has a brief item: "We hear that Mounteford Brown has obtained the grant of an extensive track of land in British Louisiana bordering on the Mississippi, a very fertile territory & intended to be settled with German emigrants & other protestant families from the continent."
Another item notes: "..... See More
On the French & Indian War...
Item #696168
April 16, 1761
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 16, 1761 Page 5 has over half a column headed: "America" with datelines from Charleston and Fort Prince George. The former notes: "...from Augusta...received...say that our firm friend the old Wolf King of Moculasse, in the Creek Nation, had been there for some time & was preparing to set out for Savannah to see Gov. Wright...".&nb... See More
Major Rogers takes Detroit for the British...
Item #696166
April 04, 1761
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 4, 1761 Page 5 As reports datelined from Boston, Charleston, and Georgia concerning the ongoing French & Indian War.
Bits include: "...advice that Major Rogers on his way to Detroit, met with no opposition from the Indians...that the Major having taken possession of Detroit, he sent the French garrison to Pennsylvania & a detachment...... See More
Transport of troops for the French & Indian War...
Item #696165
March 31, 1761
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 31, 1761 Page 7 has reports headed: "America" with a Charleston dateline mentioning troops bound for New York encountered weather problems: "...The troops consist of 12 companies; viz. two of Monkton's, two of Whitmore's, and eight independent companies, the whole under the command of Lieut. Col. James Grant, of the 40th regiment la... See More
Relating to the French & Indian War...
Item #696161
March 07, 1761
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 7, 1761 The front page begins with reports headed: "America" with a Boston dateline reporting on a naval battle between the French & British during a bad storm, mentioning: "...the last broadside they gave the Frenchman, most of the shot went between wind and water, which sunk them downright...strove all they could to save the few reign... See More
Federal cigarette labeling & advertising act...
Item #696160
July 28, 1965
DETROIT FREE PRESS, July 28, 1965
* Surgeon General's Warning label
* Lyndon B. Johnson
The top of page 5 has a four column heading: "Cigaret Label Bill Signed" (see)
First report coverage on Lyndon B. Johnson signing the Federal cigarette labeling and advertising act which made companies to place warning labels on their tobacco products for the 1st time.
Complete with 30+ p... See More
1965 Vietnam War draft announcement...
Item #696157
July 28, 1965
DETROIT FREE PRESS, July 28, 1965
* President Lyndon B. Johnson
* Vietnam War draft announcement
* United States military forces
The front page has a headline announcing: "LBJ DOUBLES THE DRAFT" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 40+ pages, tiny binding holes along the spine, nice condition.
Reports on the French & Indian War...
Item #696155
February 17, 1761
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 17, 1761 Most of the front page is taken up with a report headed: "America" and "The Speech of the Hon. Francis Fauquier, Esq. Lt. Governor of Virginia, to the General Assembly, Sept. 4, 1760".
Portions of this speech focus on the French & Indian War, referencing the fall of Fort Loudoun, mention of Col. Montgomery and Col. Byrd, e... See More
Come settle in Nova Scotia... The incomparable Frederick Handel...
Item #696154
February 14, 1761
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 14, 1761 The front page begins with reports headed: "America" with a Boston dateline, noting that Johnathan Belcher is now governor of Nova Scotia, and all is well there, and he encourages the settlement of the island.
The back page has a report noting: "At the great Concert Room in Dean Street, Soho...will be performed the Sacred Oratorio,... See More
A futuristic look at America vs. England...
Item #696102
May 11, 1769
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 11, 1769 Most of the front page is taken up with a review of a new book: "Private Letters from an American in England to his Friends in America" from an interesting standpoint. It is prefaced with: "...These letters are supposed to be written...towards the close of the 18th century by a young American who is stimulated by curiosity to pay a v... See More
Lincoln Ellsworth Antarctic flight begins...
Item #696090
November 20, 1935
THE DETROIT NEWS, November 20, 1935
* Polar explorer Lincoln Ellsworth
* Antarctic airplane flight begins
The front page has a four column photo headed: "Ellsworth Braves Unknown Polar Lands and Sea" Also a two column heading: "Explorer Hops Off on Last Great Antarctic Adventure" with subhead. Related map on page 2. (see)
Complete with 38 pages, rag edition in very nic... See More
Jimmy Hoffa conviction of jury tampering uphold...
Item #696089
July 30, 1965
DETROIT FREE PRESS, July 30, 1965
* Jimmy Hoffa - teamsters labor union leader
* Conviction of jury tampering appeal denied
The top of the front page, above the masthead, has a headline: "Hoffa Conviction Upheld" with subhead: "Hoffa Appeal Is Rejected; Jail Closer" and very small photo of Hoffa. Coverage continues on page 10 with banner heading and lengthy text.
comple... See More
Racecar driver Bill Vukovich killed at Indy 500...
Item #696086
May 31, 1955
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. May 31, 1955
* Race car driver Bill Vukovich killed
* Bob Sweikert wins Indianapolis 500
The front page has a three column heading: "Sweikert Wins Indianapolis Race As Vukovich Dies in Fiery Wreck" with subhead and two related photos, one showing the fatal wreckage. The top of page 23 has a four column heading: "Sweikert Wins '500'; Vukovi... See More
1963 Tiny Lund Ford Galaxie advertisement...
Item #696083
May 15, 1963
Here is a single page out of the May 15, 1963 Detroit News newspaper. This is a full page Ford Galaxie advertisement endorsed by NASCAR driver Tiny Lund, the recent winner of the Daytona 500. (see)
Irregular along the left (spine) margin with some wear here, otherwise good.
1929 Endurance airplane flight record...
Item #696071
July 25, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 25, 1929
* Airplane endurance record flight
* Curtiss Robin monoplane airplane
The front page has a one column heading: "ENDURANCE FLIERS PASS 279TH HOUR" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the airplane endurance record flight on the Curtiss Robin "St. Louis" flown by Dale Jackson and Forest O'Brine. Always nice to have notabl... See More
Golden age of gangsters... Mob...
Item #696027
May 09, 1950
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 9, 1950
* The golden age of gangsters - mob - crime bosses
* Frank Costello - Meyer Lansky - Ralph Capone
* Joe Adonis - Mickey Cohan - racketeering inquiry
The top of front page has a one column heading: "COSTELLO ON LIST OF 150 RACKETEERS IN U.S. CRIME QUEST" with subheads. (see)
Completer with 60 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.... See More
1994 Northridge earthquake...
Item #696021
January 18, 1994
DAILY NEWS, San Fernando Valley, Special, Jan. 18, 1994
* Northridge earthquake disaster
The top of the front page has a very displayable headline: "QUAKE" in large lettering. Also: "6.6. temblor cripples Southland, 24 killed" with two related photos. The entire issue is devoted to this disaster with many more photos.
Complete with 12 pages, nice condition.... See More
USS Indianola captured and destroyed......
Item #696020
April 13, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, April 13, 1863
* USS Indianola blown up
* Casemate ironclad gunboat
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Important Rebel News" "The Indianola Reported Blown Up by the Rebels" "An Attack Daily Expected on Port Hudson" and more.
Eight pages, minor irregularity along the spine, nice condition.
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* USS Indianola blown up
* Casemate ironclad gunboat
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Important Rebel News" "The Indianola Reported Blown Up by the Rebels" "An Attack Daily Expected on Port Hudson" and more.
Eight pages, minor irregularity along the spine, nice condition.
1963 Birmingham campaign... MLK...
Item #695982
May 21, 1963
THE DETROIT NEWS, May 21, 1963
* Birmingham campaign movement - Alabama
* Martin Luther King Jr. & Negro students protest
The front page has a one column heading: "Schools Bar 1,000 Negroes" with subhead: "Dr. King Plans Court Appeal in Birmingham" (see)
Complete with 40+ pages, light toning at the margins, small binding holes along the spine, generally in good cond... See More
Albert Einstein in 1929....
Item #695975
January 30, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 30, 1929.
* Albert Einstein's Unified field theory
* Gravitation & electromagnetism
The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "EINSTEIN GEOMETRY IN THEORY EXPLAINED" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 48 pages, light toning at the margins, a little irregular along the spine, generally very nice.... See More
On a fugitive slave case... News from California...
Item #695946
March 27, 1851
THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., March 27, 1851
* Rare abolitionism publication
An anti-slavery newspaper that is best known for its link to the best selling novel of the 19th century, "Uncle Tom's Cabin" by Harriet Beecher Stowe. This historic work first appeared as a 41-week serial in The National Era, starting on June 5, 1851.
The complete serialization appeare
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Very famous anti-slavery newspaper... Fugitive slave case in California...
Item #695939
May 22, 1851
THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., May 22, 1851 An anti-slavery newspaper which is best known for its link to the best-selling novel of the 19th century, "Uncle Tom's Cabin" by Harriet Beecher Stowe. This historic work first appeared as a 41-week serial in The National Era, starting on June 5, 1851.
The complete serialization appeared almost entirely in the National Era be
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Finding a location for the Smithsonian Institution... The Mexican War...
Item #695907
February 17, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 17, 1847
* Smithsonian Institution
* Finding a location for
* From Washington D.C.
The top of the ftpg. has an interesting article: "Smithsonian Institution" which deals with finding an appropriate place to build it. One thought mentioned is on the Mall near the Capitol.
The back page has most of a column taken up with: ... See More
On the flag of the United States...
Item #695906
May 01, 1818
NEW YORK SPECTATOR, May 1, 1818
* United States Flag revision
The back page has over 2 columns taken up with a very lengthy list of Acts of Congress which were recently passed. Included very inconspicuously within the list is: "To establish the flag of the United States--House, April 4, 1818." (text of the Act not included)
This was the historic Act which formalized how the ... See More
Battles at Culpepper, Virginia... Capture of Knoxville...
Item #695900
September 14, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 14, 1863
* Battle of Culpeper Court House - Virginia
* Knoxville campaign - Gen. Ambrose Burnside
Among the many front page one column heads reporting on the Civil War are: "Meade's Army" "Union Advance Beyond Culpepper" "Skirmishing With the Rebels" "Culpepper Occupied by the 2nd Army Corps" "Troops from Lee'... See More
From the year it became a state...
Item #695899
August 23, 1912
TUCUMCARI SUN, New Mexico. Aug. 23, 1912
* Rare Southwest publication
A quite uncommon title from this small New Mexico town in Eastern New Mexico, great to have from the year New Mexico became a state.
The front page has a photo of the county court house and jail.
Tucumcari, located on the old Route 66, has an interesting history and has been mentioned often in popular culture (Rai... See More
From 1887 Florida, for the fruit industry...
Item #695896
May 16, 1887
THE FLORIDA DISPATCH, Jacksonville, May 16, 1887 Noted in the masthead: "Official Organ Of The Florida Fruit Growers' Assoc. & the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Growers' Protective Assoc." with the content, and the ads, focused on such.
Handsome masthead, 20 pages, 10 1/4 by 13 1/4 inches, small binding slits at the spine, nice condition.
Very ornate masthead... Harvard University...
Item #695841
April 30, 1859
GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, April 30, 1859 This newspaper has one of most ornate mastheads including an illustration of a battleship with maritime symbols bordering the front page.
Among the prints are: "Chalk-Sunday in the County of Kilkenny, Ireland"; an early view of: "Harvard University Cambridge, Mass." "The Ship 'Bleroie Castle' i... See More
From Chicago, in the Swedish language...
Item #695829
February 13, 1886
KURRE, Chicago, Illinois, Feb. 13, 1886 A rather rare Swedish-language newspaper from Illinois, the subtitle above the masthead translating to: "Illustrated Newspaper For Swedish America".
A very decorative, comic-themed masthead, 16 pages, 10 by 13 1/2 inches, minimal wear at the margins.
Magazine for the Hitler Youth...
Item #695828
June 01, 1940
DEUTSCHE JUGENDBURG, Germany, June, 1940 The title translates to: "German Youth Castle". Based on the content & photos within this would appear to be a publication for the Nazi Youth.
Sixteen pages, 8 1/2 by 11 3/4 inches, nice condition.
First of this "Combat Edition" we have offered...
Item #695827
October 27, 1943
THE STARS AND STRIPES, Fifth Army Combat Edition, Italy, Oct. 27, 1943 The motto in the dateline is "Be Alert And Live".
The banner head reports: "Nazis Flee Russ Trap" and smaller heads: "Disaster Looms" "Fifth Gains Heights" "Nazis Need Machinery" "You're In Italy".
Although there were many editions of this famous military n... See More
Early school newspaper from the Nazi era...
Item #695826
June 01, 1935
HILS MIT ! Illustrierte Deutsche Schülerzeitung, Germany, June, 1935 The title roughly transoms to: "Help! Illustrated German School Newspaper"
By the format within it would appear to be a "Boy's Life" of the early Nazi era. Note the swastika in the masthead. Many photos and prints within.
Complete in 32 pages, 8 1/2 by 11 3/4 inches, never found no... See More
German magazine on saving money...
Item #695825
January 01, 1938
SPARKASSEN-RUNDSCHAU, Germany, January, 1938 The title seems to translate to "Economic Review" and the focus on articles within seems to be on saving money, etc. The front page photo with two young boys shows them reading a booklet translated as "Save Money Book".
Sixteen pages, 8 1/2 by 11 1/2 inches, very nice condition.
Early Fire Escape... Inventions from the 1870's... an Otocyon...
Item #695813
October 11, 1879
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, October 11, 1879. The prime collectible content is: "Winter's Fire Escape Ladder", which includes an illustration. Additional illustrations with supporting text include: Rosset's Clock, a Drag Saw, Weighing Scales, a Demagnetizing Watch and more. Another article (with illustration is of an Otocyon, an animal from South Africa.
Complete in 16 pages, good cond... See More
Bicycle Brake... Steam Boiler... Mid-1800's inventions...
Item #695811
May 01, 1869
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, May 1, 1869 The most collectible content is "MONOD'S IMPROVED BICYCLE BRAKE", which includes related illustrations. Also present are illustrations and details related to: "...STEAM BOILER", a non-explosive Kerosene lamp, and more. See images for details.
Complete in 16 pages, a slight mid-fold, minor edge tear in the upper margin region of each p... See More
A miniature edition of a British tabloid...
Item #695797
January 01, 1917
DAILY SKETCH - MINIATURE COPY, Manchester, England. The "regular" edition of this title was a tabloid which considered itself "The Premier Picture Paper", having begun in 1908. This is the "Miniature Copy" which has no date. One can presume it was printed as a curiosity (can find nothing on the web concerning it) as the type is much too small to be read without ... See More
Esso Oil encourages people to travel...
Item #695775
May 01, 1940
ESSO ROAD NEWS, May, 1940 This was a company newspaper--in this case the Esso companies of Standard Oil of New Jersey and Standard Oil of Penna. It was a promotional piece featuring various travel destinations and events which would encourage people to drive, obviously benefiting Esso.
The front page has much on the 1939 World's Fair in New York, with other travel destinations fea... See More
Printed on this recently-occupied, Japanese-occupied island...
Item #695768
September 07, 1945
TOUGH SHEET, Ie Shima, Ryukyus (formerly of Japan), Sept. 7, 1945 An interesting "damp" newspaper printed by & for the military personnel on this recently-occupied Japanese Island. It was part of the string of the Ryukyu's Island, Ie Shima being just northwest of Okinawa.
Much of the content related to events immediately after the surrender of Japan 3 weeks prior.
F... See More
Joe Louis joins the service...
Item #695758
January 13, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 13, 1942
* Joe Louis joins U.S. Army
* Heavyweight Boxing Champion
The top of page 10 has a one column heading: "LOUIS SIGNS AT $21, EAGER 'TO GET JAPS'" with photo. (see)
Complete with 40 pages, rag edition in nice condition
Death of Muddy Waters...
Item #695749
May 01, 1983
DETROIT FREE PRESS, May 1, 1983
* Muddy Waters death
* American blues singer
The front page has a one column photo with heading: "Waters, Balanchine die" The back page of section F has a small one column heading: "Blues music king Muddy Waters dies" (see)
Complete with all sections (60+ pages), nice condition.... See More
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