Adolph Hitler declares war on Russia in 1941....
Item #717201
June 22, 1941
THE FARGO FORUM, North Dakota, June 22, 1941
* Adolph Hitler declares war on Russia
* Germans marching orders
* Pre-United States involvement
The front page has a dramatic banner headline: "NAZIS INVADE RUSSIA", with subheads: "Hitler Hurls Greatest Drive in History" and "Finland, Rumania Help Along 1,500-Mile Front; Nazis Charge Betrayal", with supporting te... See More
North Korea's 1st test of a nuclear weapon... was successful...
Item #717199
February 01, 2006
STANDARD-SPEAKER, Hazleton, PA, Oct. 9, 2006
* North Korea performs first nuclear weapon test
* Attempt was successful
* Historic!
The front page has a near-banner heading: "N. KOREA TESTS A-BOMB ", with subhead: "Seismic tests seem to verify blast; Washington, allies scramble to confirm it", which is followed by considerable coverage and a photo. An inside page has add... See More
Lady Diana & Prince Charles wed...
Item #717093
July 29, 1981
POTTSVILLE REPUBLICAN, PA, July 29, 1981
* Lady Diana & Prince Charles wedding
* The "lady" becomes a "princess"
The front page has a red banner headline: "The prince now has a princess", which includes multiple photos and front page coverage. Additional related articles and photos are found on pages 10 and 11. View images for details. Would bookend nicely ... See More
Bombing a Zepplin... Frameable auto ads...
Item #717007
May 04, 1916
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, May 4, 1916
* Color cover
* WWI-themed articles and photos
* Multiple ads for products of the era
The front page is a color illustration: "The Moth and The Flame". Several articles related to WWI are present - including a full-page photo showing a plane dropping a bomb on a Zeppelin, along with period ads
... See More
Orson Lowell WWI-themed color cover... Baseball pitching sketches...
Item #717005
April 13, 1918
LESLIE'S WEEKLY, New York, April 13, 1918
* Orson Lowell color cover
* WWI-themed articles and photos
* Multiple ads for products of the era
The front page is a color illustration by Orson Lowell: "Doing His Bit". Several articles related to WWI are present along with period ads for products such as Republic Motor Trucks, Hupmobile, Sm
... See More
1975 KISS concert tour advertisement...
Item #716994
August 18, 1975
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Aug. 18, 1975
* Early KISS - American hard rock band
* Gene Simmons - Paul Stanley - Ace Frehley
* "Dressed to Kill" tour advertisement
* Calderone Concert Hall - Hempstead, NY
Page 92 has a advertisement for upcoming performances at the Calderone Concert Hall in Hempstead, Long Island with one of the performers being &quo... See More
1975 KISS concert tour advertisement...
Item #716569
December 22, 1975
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Dec. 22, 1975
* Early KISS - American hard rock band
* Gene Simmons - Paul Stanley - Ace Frehley
* New Year's Eve concert advertisement
* w/ Blue Oyster Cult & The Leslie West Band
* Nassau Coliseum - Uniondale, New York
Page 96 has nice illustrated advertisement for the "KISS" concert at the Nassau Coliseum on N... See More
More on the Battle of Gettysburg...
Item #716428
July 11, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, July 11, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Battle At Gettysburg - The Second Fire Zouaves at the Battle of Gettysburg" "Incidents of the Battle" "Rebel Accounts of the Fight" "They Claim a Great Victory & the Capture of 40,000 Yankee Prisoners" "THE IMPENDING BATTLE" "The Position of t... See More
1988 KISS rock band concert Ad...
Item #716362
February 02, 1988
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Feb. 2, 1988
* KISS rock band concert advertisement
* Nassau Coliseum - Uniondale, New York
* "Crazy Nights" World tour w/ Ted Nugent
Page 82 has a 6 x 3 inch advertisement for a "KISS" concert at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. Ad shows a photo of each band member. (see images)
AI notes: On January 2... See More
Allied propaganda newspaper dropped from planes...
Item #716340
May 21, 1944
NACHRICHTEN FUR DIE TRUPPE, Europe, May 21, 1944 A most fascinating single sheet newspaper printed front & back, which translates to "News For The Troops", published by the Psychological Warfare Division of the Allied forces and dropped by Allied aircraft over Germany from just weeks before the D-Day invasion.
This newspaper/leaflet was created to counter Goebbels' propaga... See More
By famed attorney & politician William Jennings Bryan...
Item #716285
June 23, 1905
THE COMMONER, Lincoln, Nebraska, June 23, 1905 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 famously at the Scopes Trial in 1925. Five days after winning the c... See More
A letter of thanks from Boston... Full red tax stamp on front...
Item #716214
June 08, 1767
THE GLOCESTER JOURNAL, (Gloucester), England, June 8, 1767 Page 3 has: "A Letter from Boston, New-England" is a note of thanks including: "...noble & generous efforts in support of the common rights of mankind & liberties of Great Britain & her colonies..." (see). The tone would change in a few years.
Red tax stamp on the front page, 4 pages, folio size, neve... See More
See the masthead...
Item #716213
October 05, 1878
POMEROY'S ILLUSTRATED DEMOCRAT, Chicago, Oct. 5, 1878 Not only does this have a very decorative masthead (see the print of a $2 bill), but the front page has a large illustration of: "The Great American Show".
Eight pages, various tears at margins & folds with a few small pieces missing.
1976 KISS rock band Concert Ad...
Item #716142
June 28, 1976
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, June 28, 1976
* KISS rock band concert advertisement
* Roosevelt Stadium - Jersey City, New Jersey
* Garden State Summer Music Fair performance
* "Destroyer" album tour w/ J. Geils Band
Page 112 has a advertisement for "Garden State Summer Music Fair" at Roosevelt Stadium with one of the scheduled performers bei... See More
British to attack Philadelphia... John Hancock... Creating battalions...
Item #715771
November 30, 1776
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, Nov. 30, 1776 (editor's copy) This was a decidedly Tory newspaper, supportive of the British efforts in America. This newspaper ended publication in June, 1778 when the British evacuated the city.
The front page has a very detailed "Twenty Dollars Reward" ad for a runaway slave named Caesar. Page 2 has a report concerning an expedition into the... See More
1976 KISS rock band Concert Ad...
Item #715429
June 07, 1976
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, June 7, 1976
* KISS rock band concert advertisement
* Roosevelt Stadium - Jersey City, New Jersey
* Garden State Summer Music Fair performance
* "Destroyer" album tour w/ J. Geils Band
Page 76 has a great full page advertisement for a "KISS" concert at Roosevelt Stadium in Jersey City. (see images)
I suspect th... See More
Roosevelt establishes War Refugee Board - Day 2 report...
Item #715200
January 24, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 24, 1944
* President Roosevelt establishes War Refugee Board
* Day 2 report of his Executive Order
Page 15 has a 1 column heading: "PRESIDENT'S MOVE PRAISED BY ZIONIST", with subhead: "Dr. Israel Goldstein Says War Refugee Board Will Aid in Saving Jews in Europe".
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day including several additional ... See More
Death of President Rutherford B. Hayes...
Item #715088
January 25, 1893
THE ALLENTOWN DEMOCRAT, Penna., Jan. 25, 1893
* President Rutherford B. Hayes death
The top of the first column on pg. 2 contains a report headed: "Death of Rutherford B. Hayes" which begins: "Rutherford B. Hayes died at Fremont, Ohio, on Tuesday night of last week, aged about 70 years..." with more (see photos). The balance of this four-page newspaper i... See More
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Jefferson's annual message, with mention of Lewis & Clark...
Item #713498
December 15, 1806
SPOONER'S VERMONT JOURNAL, Windsor, Dec. 15, 1806 Pages 2 and 3 contain the "President's Message" communicated to Congress, it being Jefferson's state-of-the-union address to the nation.
Of significance is some fine mention of the Lewis and Clark expedition: "...The expedition of Messrs. Lewis and Clarke [sic]...has all the success which could have been expected..... See More
The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II...
Item #713455
June 03, 1953
DAILY MAIL, London, England, June 3, 1953
* Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II
* Sir Edmund Percival Hillary
* Mount Everest summit reached (1st time)
Nice to have a report of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth in a London newspaper, with the banner headline: "LET US CHERISH OUR OWN WAY OF LIFE", with a photo of Queen Elizabeth taking up most of the front page. A plethora of ... See More
A Proclamation by Anthony Wayne, on peace with the Indians...
Item #713352
May 11, 1795
SPOONER'S VERMONT JOURNAL, Windsor, May 11, 1795 Page 3 has a letter from an officer in General Anthony Wayne's army, datelined from Fort Wayne, Miami Village, in which he gives the latest on relations with the Indians in what is now the Ohio vicinity.
Also on page 2 is: "A Proclamation" for establishing a permanent peace with all the Indian tribes and nations northwest of... See More
Acts of Congress signed by Thomas Jefferson...
Item #713233
April 25, 1808
SPOONER'S VERMONT JOURNAL, Windsor, April 25, 1808 Both pages 1 and 2 have much on: "Documents Accompanying the President's Message to Both Houses of Congress" including two documents signed by James Monroe, and one by James Madison.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, damp stains at a lower corner, some margin wear, good condition.
Tokyo Japan occupied by U.S. in 1945......
Item #712616
September 08, 1945
THE BOSTON POST, Extra, September 8, 1945
* Douglas MacArthur enters Tokyo Japan
* American flag (old glory) raised over city
* Japanese atrocities - Palawan Massacre
The top of the front page has a great banner headline: "M'ARTHUR SETS UP POWER IN TOKYO; SEES FLAG RAISED OVER U.S. EMBASSY; FOE THREATENED TO KILL WAINWRIGHT" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display.... See More
From this small town on the Susquehanna...
Item #711440
August 19, 1881
PUBLIC PRESS, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, Aug. 19, 1881
* 19th century original
* Home of Joseph Priestley
An uncommon title from this small town located at the confluence of the Susquehanna River and the West Branch of the Susquehanna.
Typical news reports of the day with a wealth of local advertisements.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, a few archival mends at marg
... See More
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, a few archival mends at marg
Front page print shows Lincoln being assassinated...
Item #711122
April 29, 1865
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, April 29, 1865
* Famous Abraham Lincoln assassination issue
* Much more uncommon than the Harper's Weekly
This issue remains one of the most desired for this historic, tragic event, as it is one of the only newspapers which included a front page graphic showing the actual assassination of Abraham Lincoln.
Over half of the front page... See More
Hard to find... 18th century Baltimore... This title existed for just one year...
Item #711120
October 22, 1794
THE BALTIMORE DAILY INTELLIGENCER, Maryland, Oct. 22, 1794 One of the less common American titles from the 18th century as it existed for just one year, from October. 28, 1793 thru October. 29, 1794.
Replete with ads, shipping notices, and news items. Nice to have from 18th century Baltimore.
Four pages, discrete archival mends at the spine & some folds, minor wear, good conditio... See More
Official account of the capture of York...
Item #710802
May 18, 1813
THE WAR, New York, May 18, 1813 The entire front page, and part of page 2, are taken up with documents headed: "Official Account of The Capture of York" which includes a prefacing document signed: H. Dearborn, plus a more detailed letter from York, signed: Henry Dearborn, and a lengthy letter from the U.S. ship Madison at York, signed: Isaac Chauncey, followed by the: "Terms o... See More
You know of Molly Pitcher. Do you know of Betsy Doyle?
Item #710780
December 19, 1812
THE WAR, New York, Dec. 19, 1812 Most of the front page is taken up with a: "Official Report, to Brigadier General Smyth with much war reporting, signed in type: Geo. McFeeley, Lt. Col. Commanding Fort Niagara.
Within McFeeley's report is: "...An instance of extraordinary bravery in a female (the wife of one Doyle, a private in the United States Artillery, made a pr... See More
Jewish newspaper from Poland...
Item #709653
July 19, 1861
JUTRZENKA, Warsaw, Poland, July 19, 1861 A rare & early Jewish newspaper from Poland, the title translates to "Morning Star". This rare newspaper lasted only three years, and reflects the trends among the Jewish intelligentsia at that time. Measures 8-1/4 by 10-1/2 inches, has 6 pages, in nice condition.
AI notes: "Jutrzenka" was a Polish-language weekly newspaper publis... See More
The Constitution of the United States... One for the best of collections...
Item #709556
October 01, 1787
CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Oct. 1, 1787
* Historic United States Constitution
* Constitutional Convention - Congress
* President George Washington signs
Here is one of the more historic and desirable newspapers to be had on the creation of the government of the United States--The Constitution of the United States was approved by Congress. This, along with the Declara... See More
1977 KISS Concert at MSG & Aerosmith ads...
Item #705799
October 17, 1977
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 17, 1977
* KISS rock band concert advertisement
* 2nd performance at Madison Square Garden
* Love Gun - Alive II album Tour
* Aerosmith performance at Nassau Coliseum
Page 70 has a 3 1/2 x 3 inch advertisement for three "KISS" concert performances at Madison Square Garden. (see image)
Note: KISS performed three conse... See More
Six different, damaged British newspapers: 1687 thru 1798...
Item #705759
October 14, 1704
A lot of 6 issues of British titles, all different, all with damage. London Gazette, 1687; The Rehearsal, 1704; London Chronicle, 1785; The York Chronicle, 1787; Caledonian Mercury, 1793; and Edinburgh Advertiser, 1798.
Thirteen Civil War newspapers...
Item #705758
March 24, 1862
This is a damaged lot of 13 Civil War issues of the famous titles: eleven of the New York Herald, plus a New York Times and issue of "The Crisis" from Columbus, Ohio. One issue has a front page map.
Each issue is damaged by tears, stains, margin chipping with some loss, perhaps a missing leaf, loose at the spine, separation at the central fold, etc.
Five issue lot from before the Revolutionary War...
Item #705756
September 06, 1759
(5) THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated March 4, 1758; Sept. 6, 1759; Feb. 26, 1760; March 17, 1763; and Feb. 25, 1768. A nice little group lot providing a flavor of life in England from the period when tensions were growing with its American colonies.
Each issue is complete in 8 pages, 8 by 11 inches, perhaps minor rubbing & foxing to some, generally in good con... See More
A Democratic Party organ...
Item #705755
May 19, 1841
KENDALL'S EXPOSITOR, Washington, D.C., May 19, 1841
Being from the nation's capital it is not surprising that there are various political reports.
This was a biweekly published from 1841 to 1844. Founded by Amos Kendall, a prominent political figure and former Postmaster General under Presidents Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren, it served as a Democratic Party organ, refle... See More
Not held in any American institution...
Item #705754
September 18, 1713
THE EXAMINER, London, Sept. 18, 1713 Don't confuse this title with the much more common title of the same name that existed from 1710 - 1714. Nor the same title from Dublin that existed from 1710-1713.
This is very rare, as there are no holdings in any American institution. We can find nothing about this title online. Crane & Kaye notes that it is not held by any American inst... See More
Interesting title & newspaper...
Item #705753
October 20, 1787
OLLA PODRIDA, Oxford, England, Oct. 20, 1787 Although having a Spanish name (translates to "any miscellaneous collection or assortment") this newspaper is in English. The content is essentially a lengthy editorial on a topic.
Complete in six pages, 7 1/4 by 11 3/4 inches, very nice condition.
A "newspaper" for commoners...
Item #705752
January 01, 1756
THE CONNOISSEUR "By Mr. Town [pseud.], Critic, and Censor-General", London, Jan. 1, 1756 A weekly paper which lasted about 2 1/2 years as a "commoner's" counterpart to "The World" (which we sell as well), a periodical of about the same time which dealt more with the interests of aristocrats.
James Boswell says in his "Life of Johnson", "...I ... See More
A short-lived title 18th century title...
Item #705751
February 27, 1753
THE ADVENTURER, London, England, Feb. 27, 1753 An uncommon essay-format bi-weekly newspaper addressed specifically to men, containing six pages & lasting only for 17 months from 1752 to 1753. It was the continuation of Johnson's "The Rambler", a newspaper written in "elevated prose" with the subject matter primarily being morality, literature, society, politics, a... See More
From Germany during the Revolutionary War...
Item #705750
INTELLIGENZ-BLATT [Intelligence Sheet], Leipzig, Germany, Nov. 28, 1778 Above the title, translated, is "Most Priviledged".An interesting title from during the American Revolutionary War. I am not aware of American content due to the German text, but given Hessian involvement in the war, some interest in American affairs would be logical.
Eight pages, 9 by 7 inches, very nice co... See More
Focused on health issues before the Civil War...
Item #705749
January 11, 1832
THE JOURNAL OF HEALTH, "Conducted by an Association of Physicians" as printed in the masthead, Philadelphia, Jan. 11, 1832 This title existed for just four years. Mott, in his "A History of American Magazines, 1741 - 1750" notes: "...It aimed to present 'plain precepts in easy style & language for the regulation of all the physical agents necessary to health.... See More
Short-lived newspaper with an interesting title...
Item #705748
December 10, 1708
THE BRITISH APOLLO, OR CURIOUS AMUSEMENTS FOR THE INGENIOUS and subtitled: "To Which are Added the Most Material Occurrences Foreign and Domestick". Published in London, and "Perform'd by a Society of Gentlemen" as noted in the masthead Dec. 10, 1708.
This newspaper existed for less than 4 years. Readers were invited to send in questions on any subject whatsoever, and the ... See More
This title existed for just twelve issues...
Item #705745
March 01, 1834
THE INCITER, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, March, 1834 A small magazine created as an educational magazine as the content reflects, lasting but one year (12 issues) from June, 1833 thru May, 1834. It is not listed in Mott's "A History of American Magazines, 1741 - 1850".
Sixteen pages, 5 1/4 by 8 1/4 inches, toning & foxing throughout, good condition.
Very early Boy Scout magazine...
Item #705744
September 30, 1922
THE SCOUT, London, Sept. 30. 1922 An early issue of the Boy Scout magazine, and noted in the masthead: "Founded by Sir Robert Baden-Powell" who is credited with founding the Boy Scouts.
This was very much the "Boy's Life" of its day, with various articles & stories of interest to boys and scouts. Various illustrations as well.
Complete in 20 pages, 8 1/2 by 12 i... See More
From the Panama Canal Zone...
Item #705743
February 27, 1928
THE PANAMA CANAL RECORD, Balboa Heights, Canal Zone, Feb. 27, 1928 A little magazine noted as the: "Official Publication of the Panama Canal" with a wealth of data concerning the canal and its use including several charts on what is passing through the canal.
Complete in 16 pages, 6 by 9 inches, library stamp at the top, very nice condition.
Uncommon 18th century newspaper by Samuel Johnson...
Item #705742
June 08, 1751
THE RAMBLER, London, June 8, 1751 An uncommon periodical done by the Samuel Johnson. Johnson was one of the most important English writers of the eighteenth century. It's long been traditional to refer to the second half of the eighteenth century as "the age of Johnson".
While working on the dictionary, for which he is perhaps most famous, he published a series of periodical e... See More
Newspaper for those on board a floating university...
Item #705741
April 23, 1927
THE BINNACLE, S.S. Ryndam, April 23, 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.... See More
A Tory newspaper from the Revolutionary War...
Item #705740
February 14, 1778
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE PHILADELPHIA MARKET-DAY ADVERTISER, February 14, 1778 This was a strongly Tory (supportive of the British cause) newspaper which began in 1775 and closed shop in May of 1778 when the British evacuated Philadelphia.
The entire front page is taken up with ads, one of which is for the printing of: "Common Sense".
Page 2 has numerous reports which relat... See More
During Washington's administration...
Item #705731
March 19, 1794
GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, March 19, 1794 The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction. The front page features 5 illustrated ship advertisements. Half of page 2 is taken up with reports from the "Federal Legislature". Among the back page ads is one for a: "Run Away...in the state of Virginia...a... See More
Two Acts of Congress signed by George Washington... Will of Ben Franklin...
Item #705730
May 29, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, May 29, 1790 On page 3 beneath a woodcut of an eagle and shield are: "Laws Of The United States Published By Authority" containing: "An Act to prescribe the mode in which the public Acts, Records, and Judicial Proceedings in each state...", signed in type: John Adams, George Washington & Thomas Jefferson, plus a second Act conce... See More
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