Congress creates Continental Currency... From Lexington & Concord forward...
Item #701118
November 16, 1775
THE NEW ENGLAND CHRONICLE OR THE ESSEX GAZETTE, Cambridge, Nov. 16, 1775
* Creation of Continental Currency
* American Revolutionary War funding
* re. Battles of Lexington & Concord
A very significant issue in the financial history of the United States, as the front page reports the first issuance of Continental Currency to support the Revolutionary War. Datelined: &q... See More
Map of the Hudson River region... Franklin on the exchange of prisoners...
Item #701099
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1778 * Rare Revolutionary War New York map
* Benjamin Franklin letter - Ethan Allen
Of great significance is the very nice foldout map headed: "Map of Hudson's River with the Adjacent Country", which shows from Crown Point & Ticonderoga, south to Philadelphia, & also from Long Island to Lake Ontario with consi... See More
Washington's famous Circular Letter from the end of the Revolutionary War, in which he tenders his resignation as Commander-in-Chief... Much more on the war's end...
Item #701081
August 01, 1783
THE POLITICAL MAGAZINE, London, August, 1783
* General George Washington
* Circular letter re. U.S. Army
* Revolutionary War ending
ing the Revolutionary War. It contains a wealth of reports concerning the concluding events of the war.
Pages 1 and 2 have: "Lord Sheffield's Observations on the Commerce of the American States". Another page has a lengthy list... See More
Death of Henry Ford...
Item #701075
April 08, 1947
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, April 8, 1947
* Henry Ford death
* Automobile pioneer - Detroit MI
* 1st report
This 10-page newspaper has a five-column headline on the front page: "Henry Ford Dies At Dearborn, Mich." with subheads and nice photo of Ford (see photos). Great for display!
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Little spine wear... See More
1st airmail airplane service... 1918...
Item #701073
May 16, 1918
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 16, 1918
* 1st regular airmail airplane U.S. service (historic)
* 1st airmail stamp delivery - Woodrow Wilson
* James C. Edgerton
This 24 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "FIRST AIR MAIL IN WASHINGTON IN 200 MINUTES", "Flight from New York to Capital with Letters and Parcels Made Without Mishap", "Time... See More
1942 Ensign Peak United Flight 4 disaster...
Item #701069
May 01, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 1, 1942
* Ensign Peak, Wasatch Mountains Range
* United Flight 4 airplane crash disaster
* Salt Lake City, Utah
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "18 DIE AS AIRLINER HITS PEAK IN UTAH AND CATCHES FIRE" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 28 pages, rag edition in great condition.... See More
The Jimi Hendrix Experience... Premiere ad for "Planet of the Apes"...
Item #701067
February 08, 1968
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Feb. 8, 1968
* The Jimi Hendrix Experience performance & album ads
* Planet of the Apes World premiere advertisement
* Science fiction film - movie - Charlton Heston
Page 42 has a iconic 7 x 6 inch illustrated advertisement for: "Planet of the Apes" for it's World premiere at the Capital Theater in Manhattan. wikipedia notes: Planet of the Apes premiered on February 8,... See More
Doc Watson, Jimmy Witherspoon & Tom Paxton in 1964
Item #701063
April 30, 1964
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, April 30, 1964
* Jimmy Witherspoon, Doc Watson & Tom Paxton
* Greenwich Village cafes performance advertisements
* Andy Warhol pop art gallery exhibition advertisement
Page 17 has various ads for Greenwich Village area cafes and coffee houses including one for Jimmy Witherspoon performing at the Cafe Au Go Go. Also a ad for Doc Watson an... See More
Slave ads & notices in this antebellum Louisiana newspaper...
Item #701062
September 24, 1850
THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, Sept. 24, 1850 Newspapers from the pre-Civil War South are rather difficult to find. Here is one from Louisiana.
The front page has an illustrated ad: "$20 Reward" for a runaway mulatto boy. Also of interest is a front page ad headed: "Slaves! Slaves!! Slaves!!!" which notes in part: "The subscribers are prepared to receive, on consignment, for sale in... See More
Slave ads & notices in this antebellum Louisiana newspaper... On California joining the Union...
Item #701054
September 11, 1850
THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, Sept. 11, 1850 Newspapers from the pre-Civil War South are rather difficult to find. Here is one from Louisiana.
The front page has considerable reporting headed: "Execution of Prof. Webster!" Webster was an American professor of chemistry and geology at Harvard Medical College. He was convicted of murder in the Parkman–Webster murder case and h... See More
Slave ads & notices in this antebellum Louisiana newspaper...
Item #701039
September 03, 1850
THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, Sept. 3, 1850 Newspapers from the pre-Civil War South are rather difficult to find. Here is one from Louisiana.
Among the many page 3 ads is one headed: "Slaves! Slaves!! Slaves!!!" which notes in part: "The subscribers are prepared to receive, on consignment, for sale in this market, any number of slaves, having one of the best showrooms in the ... See More
General Sherman close upon the rebels...
Item #701034
June 13, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 13, 1864
* First Battle of Petersburg,Virginia
* William T. Sherman in the South
Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "THE GREAT CONTEST" "Official News From All Points" "From Sherman to Sunday Morning" "A Dash Into Petersburg by Gen. Kautz" "Sherman Only 500 Yards from the Rebel Works&quo... See More
Yankee forces superior to Robert E. Lee's...
Item #701030
June 28, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 28, 1864 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "THE GREAT CONTEST" "Our Forces Superior to Lee's" "Grant Will Strangle the Rebels" "We Now Hold 51,000 Rebel Prisoners" "Rebels Attack Gen. Butler" "Sheridan Crosses the James" "Wilson's Cavalry Gone On a Raid" and more.
E... See More
Documents signed by Madison, Monroe, Napoleon... The War of 1812...
Item #701019
July 23, 1813
THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, Boston, July 23, 1813 Pages 1 & 2 have a lengthy report from the Secretary of State, signed in type: James Monroe, & prefaced with a brief note signed by the President: James Madison. Inside has 2 more letters signed by James Monroe, plus one signed by: Napoleon.
A few reports on the War of 1812: "Alarm at Washington" "Blockade of New Londo... See More
Early report of cricket in America...
Item #701018
September 10, 1845
NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 10, 1845 Near the bottom of page 2 is a report of a cricket match between a Brooklyn team and one from Sheffield, England, played in Brooklyn. Early for cricket in America.
Four pages, a bit irregular at the blank spine from disbinding, otherwise good condition.
1970 Charles Manson murder trial... Led Zepplein...
Item #701013
September 17, 1970
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Sept. 17, 1970
* Charles Manson & girls trial begins
* Sharon Tate - LaBianca murders
* Nice to have in a counterculture title
* Early Led Zeppelin - English rock band
* North American tour (Summer) advertisement
The top of page 10 has a heading: "Just Another Trial For Charlie Manson" Coverage continues on 2 other inside page... See More
1961 Cafe Bizzare photo...
Item #701010
November 30, 1961
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 30, 1961
* Cafe Bizarre in Greenwich Village photo
The front page has a photo showing the outside of Cafe Bizarre in Greenwich Village with brief text. (see images) This was a folk nightclub where Andy Warhol first met the Velvet Underground and became their manager. I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no r... See More
Five Acts of Congress, one for punishing piracy...
Item #701005
May 27, 1820
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & BOSTON PATRIOT, May 27, 1820
* President James Madison
* United States Congress
* Five acts w/ piracy - pirates
The back page has a full column taken up with 4 Acts of Congress, one for: "...punishing the crime of piracy" and another for: "...continuing the work upon the center building of the Capitol...", plus one on page 2 as well. E... See More
Political cartoon with a baseball theme...
Item #700988
October 09, 1875
THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, Oct. 9, 1875 The full front page is a political cartoon with a baseball theme.
Page 4 is taken up with multiple prints of the: "Sixth Annual Fall Games of the New York Athletic Club at Mott Haven.,..". The back page has a print of: "Monticello, Virginia, the Home of Jefferson & of Randolph".
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed so it fol... See More
1930 dedication of Notre Dame Football Stadium...
Item #700973
October 11, 1930
MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, October 11, 1930
* Notre Dame Stadium opening (DAY OF)
* Formal dedication (day of) - Fighting Irish
* NCAA College football - "Touchdown Jesus" fame
Page 6 has a one column heading: "55,000 Fans To See Notre Dame And Navy Meet" with subhead. (see images)
Twelve pages, light toning, a little margin wear, loose and close cut along the spine... See More
End of "The Mormon" publication in 1857...
Item #700971
October 08, 1857
THE CIRCULAR, Oneida, New York, Oct. 8, 1857
* Brigham Young sermon on Women & provisions
* The Mormon (newspaper) ends publication
* Mormons - Mormonism - 1855-1857
This is an uncommon periodical published by the Oneida Community, a Utopian commune founded by John Humphrey Noyes in 1848 in Oneida. The community believed that Jesus Christ had already returned in the year 70, maki... See More
1962 Sonny Rollins performance ad... Tony Bennett...
Item #700970
July 19, 1962
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, July 19, 1962
* 1962 Forest Hills Music Festival advertisement
* Sonny Rollins - jazz tenor saxophonist ad
Page 8 has various ads for Greenwich Village area cafes and coffee houses including one for Sonny Rollins playing at the Village Gate nightclub on Bleecker Street.
Also on the same page is a advertisement for a music festival at the Fore... See More
A World War II base newspaper from India...
Item #700958
February 10, 1945
C.B.I. ROUNDUP, Delhi, India, Feb. 10, 1944
* United States military camp
A World War II "camp" newspaper printed for the men of the U.S. forces in the China-Burma-India theater of war. It began on Sept. 17, 1942 & continued for 188 issues. Content came from soldier correspondents, professional news agencies & Army & War Dept. news services. It was widely recogniz... See More
Beginning the development of Florida...
Item #700950
March 13, 1824
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 13, 1824
* Development of Florida beginning
The front page has 3 Acts Acts of Congress, 2 signed in type by the President: James Monroe, one of which is: "An Act to Authorize the Laying Out & Opening Certain Public Roads in the Territory of Florida".
Page 3 has a curious article: "Arrest Of the Dead".
Four pages, never bound ... See More
Early issue of the Saturday Evening Post...
Item #700945
February 13, 1869
THE SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Feb. 13, 1869 From when this was a newspaper more than a magazine, but mostly taken up with literary content.
Eight pages, decorative masthead, never bound nor trimmed, wear at the margins, one page inside has browning.
Early 1967 Bob Dylan... Electric guitar...
Item #700942
January 26, 1967
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Jan. 26, 1967
* Early Bob Dylan & his electric guitar
The front page has a heading: "Brecht of the Juke Box, Poet of Electric Guitar" with lead-in: "Bob Dylan" by Journalist Jack Newfield. (see images for partial text)
It is worth noting that "The Village Voice" was an American news and culture paper, kn... See More
Battle of Chippawa... Much on the loss of the Essex...
Item #700929
July 16, 1814
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 16, 1814
* Battle of Chippawa - Ontario, Canada
* General Winfield Scott victory
* Loss of the USS Essex - David Porter
The first several pages have much on American manufactures with various charts, including "Manufactures from Seed".
There is much content on the War of 1812 with most under the heading: "Events of the War&qu... See More
Captain Porter & the Battle of Valparaiso... Battle of Chippewa...
Item #700928
July 23, 1814
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 23, 1814
* Battle of Valparaiso
* Captain David Porter
* Battle of Chippawa
* War of 1812
The issue begins with: "General Hull's Defence, to the Citizens of the United States" concerning his decision to surrender Detroit to the British. He was sentenced to be shot but was reprieved by President Madison. This letter is signed in type: William Hull, and take... See More
Reports from the War of 1812...
Item #700927
January 23, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 23, 1813 Among the reports re: "American Ingenuity" "American Gallantry" "The Heroes of King's Mountain" from the Revolutionary War battle; a full page chart: "A Statement of the Annual Revenue of the United States" "British Love of 'Liberty' " and more.
The section headed: "Events ... See More
Much on the Battle of the Thames...
Item #700926
October 23, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 23, 1813
* Battle of the Thames
* William Henry Harrison
* War of 1812
Certainly the most significant report in this issue is the report of Harrison's significant victory at the Battle of the Thames, during which the Indian leader Tecumseh was killed, collapsing the Indian confederacy & their support of the British in the War of 1812.
Re... See More
A newspaper focused on the mining industry...
Item #700921
January 13, 1871
COMMERCIAL HERALD & MARKET REVIEW, San Francisco, Jan. 13, 1871
* Rare old West publication
* California mining industry
The focus of this newspaper seems to be on the mining industry, as some of the articles on just the front page include: "Improved Condition of the Miners as a Class" "The Labor Question" "The Blatchley Rock Drill" "Spread of ... See More
Work to end the Quasi-War with France... This title is not held by any American institution...
Item #700900
February 23, 1799
FELIX FARLEY'S BRISTOL JOURNAL, England, Feb. 23, 1799
* Rare 18th century publication
The masthead features an engraving similar to the Royal coat-of-arms. Page 3 has reports from Philadelphia concerning: "...state documents relating to the negotiation with France..." to end the Quasi-War. This report takes nearly a full column with considerable reporting.
This ti... See More
How England is to deal with its Loyalists remaining in America...
Item #700884
February 18, 1783
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Feb. 18, 1783 Page 2 has reports from the "House of Commons" with one of the subheads being: "American Loyalists". This portion of the reporting deals with how to take care of them due to their loyalty to the crown during the war, etc.
Page 3 has an item beginning: "The garrison of Quebec consisted...of 5600; these are to be augmented to 8000 effectiv... See More
Early 1967 Jefferson Airplane gig ad...
Item #700879
March 02, 1967
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York City, March 2, 1967
* Early Jefferson Airplane small venue advertisement
* First year of Grace Slick frontwoman singer
* Surrealistic Pillow was just released month prior
* "White Rabbit" and "Somebody to Love" fame
* Cafe au Go-Go rock band gig ad
Page 28 has a small advertisement for a Jefferson Airplane gig in Greenwic... See More
Holland to have the first ambassador to America from Europe...
Item #700872
July 15, 1783
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, July 15, 1783
* U.S. foreign minister Johannes Herman (Johan) van Berckel
Inside includes a report: "Mr. Van Berkel, envoy from the States of Holland to the U.S. of America...He goes direct for Philadelphia, accompanied by many distinguished personages...and the high stile...of this first ambassador from any European state (after the peace) to America, marks... See More
The Quasi-War with France... Nelson & Buonaparte in Egypt...
Item #700840
August 14, 1798
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Aug. 14, 1798 Page 4 has much reporting on the Napoleonic War with Nelson & Napoleon in Egypt. One bit notes: "...mentioning that Admiral Nelson and Buonaparte had met near Alexandria; that the fleets had engaged, and that Admiral Nelson had lost three ships & two frigates..." with much more.
Page 5 has most of a column headed: "Hos... See More
Suspected pirate ship at Savannah is burned by angry citizens...
Item #700837
October 30, 1798
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Oct. 30, 1798 Page 6 has a report noting in part: "...from Savannah informs, that the day previous to his sailing a Spanish brig came up the river & anchored opposite the town. Suspicion immediately arose of her being a privateer...their suspicion was realized...she had taken two American vessels...sent them into St. Augustine where they were cond... See More
General St. Clair's defeat against the Indians...
Item #700812
February 16, 1792
THE GENERAL EVENING POST, London, Feb. 16, 1792
* St. Clair's Defeat - Battle of the Wabash
* Native American forces vs. U.S. Army
The front page has a report mentioning Captain Bligh, of mutiny on the Bounty fame, concerning his travels in the South Pacific.
The back page has a letter from New York concerning General St. Clair at Fort Washington & Fort Jefferson. Also, a letter from Kentuc... See More
The silk industry in South Carolina...
Item #700808
June 29, 1767
THE NORTHAMPTON MERCURY, England, June 29, 1767
* Silk manufacturing in the Colonial South
Page 2 has reports headed: "America" one of which is from Charleston and the development of the silk business in South Carolina.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, very wide margins, very nice condition.
... See More
Early Bob Dylan... Woody Guthrie memorial...
Item #700797
January 25, 1968
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Jan. 25, 1968
* Early Bob Dylan photo
* Back from 18 months of exile
* Woody Guthrie memorial
* Carnegie Hall, Manhattan
* Maharishi Mahesh Yogi w/ photo
The front page has a photo showing a young Bob Dylan coming back from 18 months of exile to take part in a memorial for Woody Guthrie at Carnegie Hall. See image for text underneath.
Also... See More
American premiere ad for "Dr. No"... James Bond...
Item #700784
May 30, 1963
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, May 30, 1963
* "Dr. No" - 1st James Bond movie- film
* Opening day (America) premiere
* Actor Sean Connery - Ian Fleming
The bottom of page 11 has a 3 1/2 x 3 inch advertisement for the American premiere of: "Dr. No" This ad is for that very first showing of this iconic film in New York City. I suspect this to be an extremely rare item becau... See More
Death of Red Grange...
Item #700782
January 29, 1991
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 29, 1991
* Death of Red Grange
* "The Galloping Ghost"
* Illinois football halfback
* Chicago Bears - NFL
The bottom of the front page has a small photo with small heading: "Red Grange Dies" (see image)
The top of the front page of the sport's section has a one column heading: "'20s Star Grange, 87, Dies" with subhead and sma... See More
On the retirement of George Washington from public office...
Item #700777
December 16, 1796
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Maryland, Dec. 16, 1796
* President George Washington
* Retirement from public service
The front page includes 18 illustrated ship advertisements.
Page 3 has a letter signed in type: George Washington, in response to another letter about his retirement from public office. Washington makes some nice comments.
Page 2 has another lett... See More
1st ever Women's golf U.S. Open....
Item #700746
September 02, 1946
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, September 2, 1946
* 1st United States Women's Open Golf Championship
* Patty Berg becomes 1st ever winner
The sport's section (page 12) has a one column heading: "Patty Berg Wins All Pro Finals" (see) First report coverage on the very 1st U.S. Women's Open which was won by Patty Berg at the Spokane Country Club course.
Other... See More
Court decision concerning the infamous slave ship 'Wanderer'...
Item #700743
May 15, 1860
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 15, 1860
* Slave ship - slaver "Wanderer"
* Last documented shipment of slaves
* South Carolina court decision
Page 2 has over half a column taken up with: "Decision On The Slave Trade" which deals with the rather infamous case of the slave ship 'Wanderer', about which much can be found online.
Four pag... See More
On the 1861 assassination plot against Abraham Lincoln...
Item #700742
February 28, 1861
THE CIRCULAR, Oneida, New York, Feb. 28, 1861 Page 3 has a report: "Mr. Lincoln In Washington" noting in part: "Considerable surprise & excitement were occasioned through the country by the report...that Mr. Lincoln had arrived in Washington...and that his sudden departure from Harrisburg for Washington was made to avoid plots of assassination...a messenger...arrived at Ha... See More
Sir Barton, Triple Crown winner...
Item #700739
May 10, 1919
THE WORLD, New York City, May 10, 1919
* 1st winner of the American Triple Crown
* Kentucky Derby (1st of 3 wins)
This 28 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 18: "Eternal Slight Favorite for the Kentucky Derby" with subhead: "Billy Kelly and Sir Barton, the Ross Entry..." and list of horses entered into the great race. This would be the 1st of 3 historic wi... See More
Jack Sharkey Defeats Max Schmeling... Nikola Tesla....
Item #700728
June 22, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 22, 1932
* Jack Sharkey vs. Max Schmeling
* Heavyweight boxing championship fight
* Nikola Tesla - father of radio
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "70,000 SEE SHARKEY OUTPOINT SCHMELING TO WIN WORLD TITLE" with subheads. (see images) Much more in the sport's section (pages 28 & 29) with headlines, photos and round by round cov... See More
Al "Scarface" Capone in jail for one year...
Item #700719
August 09, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Aug. 9, 1929
* Al 'Scarface' Capone - Chicago Beer baron
* Serving 1 Year Jail term - Avoids murder for hire
* Holmesburg Prison, Philadelphia transfer
* Best publication to be had (very rare as such)
The front page has a one column heading: "Haul Capone to Penitentiary in Armored Car" (see images) Coverage of Capone's ... See More
'Bleeding Kansas' in Congress...
Item #700713
May 14, 1856
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 14, 1856
* Bleeding Kansas
* Missouri border invasion
* War on slavery
Page 2 & 3 have reports from Congress during which the situation in Kansas achieved some attention. One report notes: "The Senate then proceeded to the consideration of the special order, being the bill to authorize the people of Kansas to form a c... See More
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