Check from Cooperstown, 1837...
Item #682476
This is a genuine check written on the "Otsego County Bank" of Cooperstown, New York dated Oct. 30, 1837. Included is the amount of $10 in the lower left corner with a signature in the lower right. There is a nice engraving of an eagle with an olive branch in its beak. Also a red ink cancellation.An early financial item & great to have from this town famous as the home of the Baseb... See More
First issue of this Napa, California newspaper...
Item #682469
April 03, 1884
THE NAPA JOURNAL, Napa, California, April 3, 1884 This is the first issue published, the volume 1, number 1 issue. Page 2 begins with: "Our Introduction" in which the publisher states the format of the newspaper. Much reporting from California & other news as well.
Four pages, various chipping at th3e margins, some margin tears, the front page is foxed.
Bounty land for military veterans... On Monroe's inauguration...
Item #682468
June 24, 1817
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., June 24, 1817 The front page has a report of the travels of the President on the steam boat Fulton, landing at Staten Island & his visits to the fort at Harlem Heights. Also to runaway reward ads. Page 3 has a runaway reward ad as well.
Four pages, nice condition.
Perhaps the best publication for any baseball collector...
Item #682466
September 26, 1867
THE BALL PLAYERS' CHRONICLE, New York, Sept. 26, 1867 A very rare & desired title by any baseball collector as this was the first magazine in America devoted primarily to baseball.
Edited by the legendary Henry Chadwick, this paper lasted but 30 issues, from June 6 thru December 26, 1867 before changing its name to the 'American Chronicle' (which in turn lasted only 31 issue... See More
An event which never happened...
Item #682463
September 08, 1908
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, Sept. 8, 1908 The front pager features a two-line banner headline: "Sensational Reports of Attempt on the Life of President Roosevelt at Oyster Bay" with subheads: "Alleged That Shot Was Fired At Him Saturday" "Secret Service Officers Investigating But President Attaches No Importance to It--Crank With a Gun Arrested on the... See More
The battle of Fort Apache...
Item #682456
September 05, 1881
THE PHILADELPHIA PRESS, Sept. 5, 1881 The front page has most of a column taken up with what is known as the Battle of Fort Apache, which occurred in eastern Arizona Territory on September 1.
The top of a column is headed: "THE APACHE MASSACRE" "Confirmations of the Disaster To General Carr's Command" "The Indians Recklessly Brave and Defiant--Hurrying Reinforce... See More
'Notorious desperadoes lynched in Texas...
Item #682454
August 24, 1881
THE PHILADELPHIA PRESS, Aug. 24, 1881 Top of the front page has column heads: "EIGHT MEN LYNCHED" "Notorious Desperadoes Summarily Disposed Of In Texas" "An Exasperated Community Compelled to Take the Law in Their Own Hands--A Story of Crime and Punishment".
An uncommonly lengthy & very detailed account of this lynching at the "hanging tree of Orange, ... See More
Death of Charles Comiskey in a Chicago newspaper...
Item #682452
October 26, 1931
THE CHICAGO DAILY NEWS, October 26, 1931 A doubly significant issue with two notable reports on the front page. First is the report of the death of Charles Comiskey, owner of the Chicago White Sox baseball team, headed: "Comiskey's Death Is Mourned by World of Sports" with a front page photo of him headed: "White Sox Owner Passes Away".
Much more reporting on his dea... See More
Early for color newspaper pages...
Item #682445
March 20, 1898
LE PETIT JOURNAL [The Little Newspaper]--Supplement, Paris, France, March 20, 1898 This was a quite successful conservative, daily newspaper published from 1863 to 1944. Beginning in 1884 they did a weekly "Supplement" famous for their color lithograph front and back pages. The front page shows a fencing scene.
Such full page color prints in 19th century issues were rather uncommo... See More
Nice headline on World War I...
Item #682444
August 24, 1916
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, Aug. 24, 1916 Some nice front page headlines on World War I including--in red ink--a banner: "FURIOUS BATTLE IN BALKANS" with other related subheads.
Complete in 12 pages, minor flaw at the very top of the front leaf, very nice condition.
Headlines on World War I...
Item #682443
July 29, 1916
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, July 29, 1916 The front page has a banner headline on World War I: "RUSSIANS BREAK GERMAN LINES" with subheads. A banner headline at the bottom of the ftpg: "End Of Second Year War Finds German Confidence Still Unshaken".
Complete in 16 pages, slightly close-trimmed at the right margin, great condition.... See More
Rare print of a slave ship crammed with slaves...
Item #682440
June 02, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 2, 1860 The ftpg. has a print captioned: "The Japanese Embassadors in Their State Costume" with a related article, but the prime graphic print in this issue is the three-quarter page illustration captioned: "The Slave Deck on the Bark 'Wildfire' Brought Into Key West on April 30, 1860."
This print shows a huge number of slaves ... See More
Great, displayable Titanic newspaper...
Item #682439
April 16, 1912
THE STAR, Baltimore, April 16, 1912 This is one of the better Titanic issues to be had as the front page is dominated by a rather huge illustration of the Titanic in the process of sinking, headed: "How The Gigantic Steamship Titanic Went Down In Midocean" with the caption reading: "The liner is here shown going down with hundreds of passengers on board. Reproduction of a photo-draw... See More
Graphic & displayable beginning of World War I issue...
Item #682437
April 06, 1917
CHICAGO EXAMINER, April 6, 1917 The photos show one of the more graphic issues we have handled on America's entry into World War One, with a bold banner headline reading: " WAR WITH GERMANY" which says it all, plus various related subheads.
\Most of the front page text is an overlay over a red, white and blue inked flag of the United States. Even the title of the newspaper is ... See More
Lindbergh is on his way... Great issue...
Item #682435
May 21, 1927
NEW YORK TIMES, May 21, 1927 This is one of the more notable Times headlines of the 20th century. A three line banner head on the front page marks the early part of Charles Lindbergh's epic flight across the Atlantic Ocean, as he sought to complete the first solo nonstop flight from New York to Paris: "LINDBERGH SPEEDS ACROSS NORTH ATLANTIC, KEEPING TO SCHEDULE OF 100 MILES AN HOUR;... See More
Wilbur Wright wins the very first Michelin Cup...
Item #682434
January 01, 1908
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, Jan. 1, 1909 Page 3 has a rather inconspicuous report noting that Wilbur Wright had won the very first International Michelin Cup.
The Michelin Cup was an award sponsored by the French tire manufacturer Michelin for long distance flight made in airplanes. The contest would run through 1935.
The report, from LeMans, France, is headed: "Wright Winner O... See More
America's first man in space...
Item #682433
May 05, 1961
THE PHOENIX GAZETTE, Arizona, May 5, 1961 America's first man is space is heralded with this banner headline: "AMERICAN INVADES SPACE, RETURNS; EVERYTHING 'OK' " with subhead: " 'Beautiful Sight' Says First U.S. Astronaut" with two related photos.
The article continues on page 9 & includes a photo of Alana B. Shepard.
This was an historic first i... See More
Jack 'Machine Gun' McGurn assassinated...
Item #682432
February 15, 1936
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, Missouri, Feb. 15, 1936 The top of the front page has column heads: "JACK M'GURN SHOT TO DEATH BY THREE MEN IN CHICAGO" "Gangster Standing With Back to Killers When They Enter Bowling Alley and Fire" "Comic Valentine Found Near Body" "Widow, Who Gave Alibi for Him in 'St. Valentine's Day Massacre' 7 Years Ago, Questi... See More
Rare and very early from the "Alaska Territory"...
Item #682431
June 04, 1887
THE ALASKAN, Sitka, Alaska Territory, June 4, 1887 Rarely are newspapers from Alaska found from before the Klondike Gold Rush of 1897 when interest grew dramatically. This newspaper pre-dates the gold rush by ten years.
The format of the newspaper is much like other newspapers of the day, being four pages of small folio size (measures 13 by 20 in.).
The front page has an interesting articl... See More
Treaty of Ghent ends the War of 1812...
Item #682430
March 01, 1815
MASSACHUSETTS SPY, OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, March 1, 1815 The front page has: "TREATY Of Peace And Amity, Between his Britannick Majesty and the United States of America.", the treaty which ended the War of 1812. The treaty contains a preface beginning: "His Brittanick Majesty and the United States of America, desirous of termination the war...between the countries, and of restor... See More
Nice headline report on the Lusitania disaster...
Item #682428
May 07, 1915
THE VINCENNES SUN, Indiana, May 7, 1915 This is one of the nicer first reports of the Lusitania disaster we have been able to offer in a few years. A nice two-line, banner headline announces the tragedy: "GERMAN SUBMARINE SINKS CUNARD LINER LUSITANIA OFF GREAT BRITAIN" with subheads: "1500 Passengers Are Reported All Saved" "Biggest Seagoing Passenger Liner Was Torpe... See More
Terrific map of the "West Indies"... Hebrew customs discussed...
Item #682427
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1740 Certainly the prime feature of this issue is the terrific foldout map titled: "An Accurate Map of the WEST INDIES, Exhibiting not only all the Islands possessed by the English, French, Spaniards, & Dutch, but also all the Towns and Settlements on the Continent of America adjacent thereto."
This map shows all of the
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The War of 1812 is declared...
Item #682421
June 26, 1812
THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, Boston, June 26, 1812 On page 3 near the top of the second column is "A Proclamation" issued by President James Madison confirming the Congress declaration of war against Great Britain, stating in part: "...Now therefore, I JAMES MADISON, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the same...". The Proclamation, dated June 1
Port Royal South Carolina...
Item #682420
September 12, 1863
THE NEW SOUTH, Port Royal, South Carolina, Sept. 12, 1863 This newspaper was established in March of 1862 at Port Royal, after its capture by Union forces during the early part of the Civil War. Issued in a "military command", the newspaper sought to provide mostly military but no political news for the soldiers, so as not to distract them from their mission which was the suppre
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Funeral of King George III of England...
Item #682419
February 19, 1820
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Feb. 19, 1820 A terrific issue on the funeral for King George III with a ftpg. announcement: "The interment of His late Most Sacred Majesty, of Blessed Memory, took place in the Royal Chapel of St. George, withi9nt the Castle of Windsor, on Wednesday evening the 16th instant. An account of the solemnities observed upon that melancholy occasion will appear to... See More
A detailed account of the killing of Jesse James...
Item #682418
April 07, 1882
NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, April 7, 1882 Page 12 has an uncommonly lengthy report headed: "The Killing Of Jesse James" which takes over three-quarters of a column. There are 3 separate reports datelined April 4, 5 & 6.
Sixteen pages, many tears at the margins with chipping as well, partially loose at the spine. Fortunately the Jesse James article is unaffected by any tears ... See More
Letter concerning "...the ingrates of America..."
Item #682417
September 01, 1778
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 1, 1778 Page 2 has: "An address of the Oneida Sachems to a party of young warriors, bound to Gen. Washington...", for those joining the military forces under Washington, and includes in part: "...if you observe good order, sobriety, and play the man, your deportment in this case will resound through the American army, be noticed by General ... See More
Mary Wollstonecraft, one of the earliest feminists...
Item #682416
April 21, 1795
KENTISH GAZETTE, Winchester, England, April 21, 1795 This newspaper has one of the more decorative & beautiful mastheads of the era. Note the two very detailed engravings on either side, one being the fabled Canterbury Cathedral. The back page has a brief item mentioned Mary Wollstonecraft, one of the earliest woman's rights advocates, with mention of her most famous book: "The ... See More
Rare title from the 1600's...
Item #682415
May 28, 1689
A CONTINUATION OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CONVENTION OF THE ESTATES IN SCOTLAND, London, England, May 28, 1689 The year of this issue is printed in the dateline of the lead article on the front page, as the dateline contains only the month and day.
This is issue #24 of a short-lived title which existed to report on the ongoing disputes between the Scots and English. The entire front page is ... See More
Terrific 18th century ship illustration...
Item #682414
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1748 Certainly the feature item in this issue is the terrific, full page illustration of: "A Ship Of War" with considerable detail, and with most of the facing page having the "Explanation to a Ship of War of the third Rate with Rigging, &c., at Anchor".The "Explanation" numerically identifies 148 parts noted on the ... See More
Nice item on Sir Christopher Wren...
Item #682413
September 08, 1716
THE POST BOY, Sept. 8, 1716 Near the top of the back page is a very significant item on the famous architect Sir Christopher Wren.
The report reads: "Christopher Wren, Esq., is removed from being Clerk of his Majesty's Works, and is succeeded by John Mercer Esq., formerly belonging to Mr. How's Office, as pay-master of the guards and garrison."
Christopher Wren is one of ... See More
News from America...
Item #682412
March 01, 1787
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1787 Included near the back is nearly a full page of: "American News" beginning with mention that Virginia has created duties on imports, with details. From New York is mention that: "Congress have lately concluded a negociation with the Court of Lisbon in respect of trade..." with some details. A few other items as well.
Included... See More
Day of thanksgiving in Boston... an abacus... music writing machine....
Item #682411
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1748 Interesting articles: "Invention of Writing Music by Playing It" with two small illustrations; "Articles For a General Peace" "Introduction to Heraldry" "A Religious Tax Proposed" "Proclamation Against Commerce with France".There is also content regarding the war in America & p... See More
Death of President Franklin D. Roosevelt...
Item #682398
April 13, 1945
BUFFALO COURIER EXPRESS, New York, April 13, 1945 The front page two-line banner head: "PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT DIES; OATH IS TAKEN BY TRUMAN" with photos of both. One of the subheads: "Stroke Is Fatal While on Visit To Warm Springs".
Complete in 22 pages, toning at the central fold, a few minor margin tears.
Death of President Franklin D. Roosevelt...
Item #682397
April 13, 1945
BUFFALO COURIER EXPRESS, New York, April 13, 1945 The front page two-line banner head: "PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT DIES; OATH IS TAKEN BY TRUMAN" with photos of both. One of the subheads: "Stroke Is Fatal While on Visit To Warm Springs".
Complete in 22 pages, very nice, clean condition.
The D-Day invasion begins...
Item #682395
June 06, 1945
BUFFALO COURIER EXPRESS--EXTRA, New York, June 6, 1944 The banner head proudly proclaims: "INVASION BEGINS ! " "Troops Strike in Northern France" with many more related subheads. Also photos of General Eisenhower and General Montgomery.
Complete in 18 pages, very nice condition.
The D-Day invasion begins...
Item #682394
June 06, 1945
BUFFALO COURIER EXPRESS--EXTRA, New York, June 6, 1944 The banner head proudly proclaims: "INVASION BEGINS ! " "Troops Strike in Northern France" with many more related subheads. Also photos of General Eisenhower and General Montgomery.
Complete in 18 pages, very nice condition.
Italy surrenders unconditionally...
Item #682393
September 08, 1943
BUFFALO EVENING NEWS, New York, Sept. 8, 1943 The two line banner head announces: "ITALY SURRENDERS UNCONDITIONALLY" with various subheads and a detailed war map of the area. Photos of General Eisenhower and General Montgomery as well.
Has 50 of the 52 pages (lacking last section), various tears at margins and at the fold, mild wear, generally good condition.... See More
Lot of 32 issues of this family newspaper...
Item #682392
October 28, 1847
THE YOUTH'S COMPANION, Boston, 1847 A lot of 32 issues of this popular: "Family paper devoted to piety, morality, brotherly love...". The front page of each has a print, many of which are religious, but several of geographical formations, buildings, etc.
Each complete in 4 pages, small folio size, never bound nor trimmed, some edge wear & margin damp staining.... See More
Japan surrenders, ending World War II...
Item #682390
August 14, 1945
THE OREGON STATESMAN, Salem, Aug. 14, 1945 See the photo for the nice--if not politically correct--front page with the banner headline in red ink above the masthead: "NIPS SURRENDER". This is a special "EXTRA" edition, as noted in red ink as well.
Complete in 8 pages, very nice condition. A nice display issue with the red ink.
The Purple Gang of gangsters... The car that never was...
Item #682383
January 06, 1933
THE TOLEDO NEWS-BEE, Ohio, Jan. 6, 1933 The front page reports on a murder by the Purple Gang of Detroit while muscling into the rackets in Toledo. They were a criminal mob of bootleggers and hijackers comprised predominantly of Jewish gangsters, operating in Detroit during the 1920s of the Prohibition era and came to be Detroit's dominant criminal gang.
Also of interest is a... See More
Very dramatic on the Hindenburg disaster...
Item #682381
May 07, 1937
THE SEATTLE DAILY TIMES--EXTRA, Washington, May 7, 1937 One of the more dramatic issues on the Hindenburg tragedy.
Above the masthead is: "SABOTAGE HINT IN ZEP BLAST ! " with a huge and very dramatic photo headed: "THE HINDENBURG IN FLAMES". The ftpg. subhead: "30 Dead Or Missing In Airship Disaster; U.S. Orders Inquiry".
Page 16 is mostly taken up with more p... See More
Dempsey victorious in this Montana title match...
Item #682379
July 05, 1923
GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE, Montana, July 5, 1923 The banner headlines announces: "DEMPSEY WINS VERDICT AFTER FURIOUS MILL" "Huge Gaps in Shelby Stands Mark Missing Fans at Glove Feast" and a subhead: "Gibbons Upsets Sport Universe By Going Route" and more.
The front page also features a photo on the heavyweight title match headed: "Challenger Blocks a Dempsey Ri... See More
Dillinger's fellow gangster is executed...
Item #682349
October 17, 1934
THE EL PASO TIMES, Texas, Oct. 17, 1934 The front page has a report of the Harry Pierpont execution, he a member of the John Dillinger gang.
The heading notes: "Harry Pierpont Executed; Dillinger Gangster Weeps While Awaiting His Death" 'Bad Man' Has Crying Sells In His Cell, Officials Report".
Complete in 12 pages, very nice condition.... See More
A "street" newspaper by Hobos...
Item #682343
July 01, 1940
THE HOBO NEWS, New York, (early 1940) An interesting monthly"street" newspaper which existed from 1936 to 1948 which was distributed by street sellers in bohemian areas. It was produced in part by Hobos. There is no date, however the dramatic front page would indicate it is from some time in 1940, or at least before America's entry in the war.
The front page is dramatic ... See More
A first report on Lincoln's assassination...
Item #682332
April 22, 1865
SCHENECTADY REPUBLICAN, New York, April 22, 1865 Being a weekly newspaper this is the first report of the Lincoln assassination, and given it was printed 7 days after his death is includes much more information than typically found in an April 15 issue.
Page 2 has nice column heads including: "Assassination of PRESIDENT LINCOLN!!!" "He Is Shot Through The Head" "HIS... See More
From this famous mining town in Nevada...
Item #682313
March 14, 1871
THE DAILY STATE REGISTER, Carson City, Nevada, March 14, 1871 Situated just east of Lake Tahoe at the western "elbow" of the state, this issue from its heyday during the mining era has various news, ads and notices on the front page, with much news on page 2.
Carson City is named for the famed mountain man Kit Carson & is about 30 miles south of Reno. It originated as a stopov... See More
Reprint edition of a very rare occupation newspaper...
Item #682311
March 11, 1862
THE FEDERAL SCOUT, Columbus, Kentucky, March 11, 1862 Note that this is a rather rare reprint of the original issue which was printed by the 2nd Illinois Cavalry after the occupation of Columbus, Kentucky. The only origin know is at the Hickman County Museum in Clinton, Kentucky, in poor condition. This volume 1 #1 issue was the only issue printed.
This reprint was printed for a G.A.R. reun... See More
Devoted entirely to the life & trial of Frank James...
Item #682310
September 23, 1883
THE WIDE AWAKE LIBRARY--Special Number "THE LIFE AND TRIAL OF FRANK JAMES", Sept. 28, 1883 This magazine of the late 19th century featured Western and adventure stories. This was one of just a few "Special Numbers" focusing entirely upon what the title notes. The reporting is exceptional, using actual trial transcripts. There are 21 pages of text devoted to Frank James, b... See More
Details of a lynching in New Mexico...
Item #682307
February 10, 1880
THE MISSOURI REPUBLICAN, St. Louis, Feb. 10, 1880 The front page has a report headed: "Triple Lynching Affair" from Las Vegas, New Mexico, noting in part: "The cow boys...implicated in the shooting of Carson...were dragged from their cells this morning by a mob of 75 armed men...victims were dragged to the central plaza & ropes were thrown over the beams...West was hauled ... See More
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