Mormons, slavery, and Dickens...
Item #705262
June 23, 1858
NEW YORK TIMES, June 23, 1858 Page 2 has two-thirds of a column taken up with a report headed: "The Mormons Flight and the Mormon Future--A New Power Among the Nations of Earth". The report begins by reflecting upon the founding of the Mormons noting: "...announcing the appearance & character of their 'Golden Bible' as the book was for a while commonly called...ref... See More
Much reporting on the Mormon War...
Item #705258
June 19, 1858
NEW YORK TIMES, June 19, 1858
* The Utah War - Mormon Rebellion
The front page has over a full column of the latest news on the troubling Mormon situation in Utah, heads reading: "Further From Utah" "Arrival of Seventy Mormon Families at Camp Scott" "The Utah News" and "Details of Advices Previously Received by Telegraph" The full text is seen in... See More
Finding a Northwest Passage... Protecting the Carolinas...
Item #705256
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1745 Over 1 1/2 pages are taken up with: "The case of Carolina Consider'd, with Regard to its Danger of being Invaded, for want of Regular Forces...". This is a great article on the defense of the colonies. Three-quarters of a page are taken up with: "A List of Privateers".Among other articles are: "Speech on the R... See More
Hebrew customs...
Item #705255
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1739 One of the articles is headed: "Continuation of the Dissertation begun in our Last Whether the Hebrews Borrow'd any Customs from the Heathens" which takes over 1 1/2 pages.Another article has the: "Manifesto of the Catholick Majesty..."concerning a payment to the South Sea Tea Company.
Near the back is the:... See More
Timely report of the death of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart...
Item #705254
December 01, 1791
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1791
* Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart death (1st report)
* Musical composer - Classical music era original
Presented inconspicuously among other death reports is a brief yet very notable report on the death of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, ending with a prophetic comment: "At Vienna, Wolfgang Mozart, the celebrated German composer. ... See More
Burr accused of murdering Hamilton... Dr. William Herschel's work...
Item #705252
September 01, 1804
THE GENTLEMAN’S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1804
* Alexander Hamilton death - re. Aaron Burr duel
The first column of a page is headed: “AMERICA & THE WEST INDIES” reporting: “By the New York papers, we learn, that the Coroner’s Inquest, held on the late Gen. Hamilton, have brought in a verdict of ‘Willful murder against A’ Burr, esq.... See More
Map of Germany... The Mississippi River...
Item #705250
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1761 An article: "Thoughts on the Present Posture of Affairs" includes some discussion concerning America, and includes: "...Hence it is evident that as North America was the bone of contention, Great Britain must not be induced to part with any of her conquests on that continent; because that would be a means to renew the war...&... See More
A conversion of a Jew... "Of a small Venomous Serpent..."
Item #705248
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1750 Over a page is taken up with: "Of a small Venomous Serpent...." which includes on page 2 a print of it. Another article is: "An Account of the Conversion of Daniel Tnangam Alexander, an Eminent Jew" to the Protestant religion.There is a continued article on: "Lewis XIV Greatest of Monarchs" by M. de Voltair... See More
Apalachicola, Florida... Slave or free?
Item #705243
September 14, 1816
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 14, 1816 Starting on the front page and continuing within is a great article describing a banquet held in Paris to celebrate American Independence, which illustrates the great relationship held between both nations.
Another article within describes the the mass migration of Negroes from in and around New Orleans to Apalachicola, Florid... See More
General Samuel Houston... Trail of Tears...
Item #705242
May 16, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 16, 1829
* Trail of Tears
* Samuel Houston
* North Carolina gold
Page 3 has an article with a small head: "Gen. Houston" which has some speculation on why this former governor of Tennessee is leaving, ending with: "...They relate to domestic misfortunes. He has not only resigned the governor's chair of Te... See More
War reports on Baltimore & Washington...
Item #705240
October 06, 1814
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, October 6, 1814 The very top of the front page has an editor's note explaining the troubles with printing a newspaper in a war zone, as the Battle of Baltimore was just 3 weeks prior.
Also on the front page: "Destruction of the Navy Yard" at Washington. Pages 2 & 3 contain: "Enemy in the Chesapeake" which is a great rep... See More
War reports on Baltimore & Washington...
Item #705239
October 06, 1814
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, October 6, 1814 The very top of the front page has an editor's note explaining the troubles with printing a newspaper in a war zone, as the Battle of Baltimore was just 3 weeks prior.
Also on the front page: "Destruction of the Navy Yard" at Washington. Pages 2 & 3 contain: "Enemy in the Chesapeake" which is a great rep... See More
The Little Belt Affair: War of 1812 is about to begin...
Item #705238
September 21, 1811
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 21, 1811
* The Little Belt Affair
* Captain Arthur Bingham
The first 6 pages are taken up with a great & very detailed account of the Little Belt Affair, a naval battle between the U.S. ship President & the British ship Little Belt, an event which was a catalyst for the War of 1812.
Headed: "President and Little Belt" it i... See More
A poor transcription of the famous "Don't give up the ship!" quote?
Item #705237
August 07, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 7, 1813 Nearly 7 pages are taken up with: "Events of the War" within which are "Battle of Beaver Dam" "Retirement of Maj. Gen. Dearborn" "Military", a letter from Chilicothe, "Chesapeake and Shannon" which concerns the famous naval battle. In the article is: "...The second broadside, capt. Lawre... See More
Beginning a "war of extermination" in Texas...
Item #705236
November 07, 1835
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 7, 1835
* Texas War for Independence begins
* Battle of Gonzales TX
Inside has 2 1/2 pages of news under the heading: "Texas" concerning events from the beginning of their war for independence. The reports seem to reference the Battle of Gonzales (first battle of the Texas war for independence) but there is no direct mention of it.... See More
1819 Constitution for the new state of Alabama...
Item #705235
September 18, 1819
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, A consecutive pair of issues dated Sept. 18 and 25, 1819
* New state of Alabama Constitution
Typically, prior to formally becoming a state of the union a territorial government needs to create and approve a Constitution that would not be in conflict with the federal Constitution.
Printed in these two issues in its entirety is the "Cons... See More
Civil War letter from 1862...
Item #705210
February 28, 1863
A letter datelined: "Harrison's Landing, Va., July 26, 1862"
* Original Civil War soldier's letter
* At Harrison Landing on James River
* Post Seven Days Battle encampment
An interesting letter, some items including: "...you did not know where to direct your letters...we have moved around so, but we are now in camp at Harrison's Landing on the James ... See More
Post-Civil War letter...
Item #705208
February 28, 1863
A letter datelined: "Blacksley, May 7th, 1866" written to the writer's: "Dear Cousin" who lives on Westminster Ave., West Philadelphia, Pa. One bit notes: "...I am in the land of the living as you seem to have forgotten it. I have been waiting patiently for an answer to my letter but as yet have not received any..." with various other innocuous items.
Four pages,... See More
Mustered in the army to serve in the Civil War...
Item #705199
March 27, 1865
A very nice part-printed, part-manuscript document dated at the top: "Headquarters Provost-Marshall, Fifth District, Pa., Frankford, Pa., March 27, 1865".
The document is for the mustering into the military the soldier Daniel Henderson. He will be in the Penna. 214th Regiment, Company D. He enlisted on March 27, 1865 and will serve for one year.
A few details, including a revenue stamp... See More
Nice letter concerning Lewis & Clark...
Item #705197
December 04, 1806
THE TIMES, London, England, Dec. 4, 1806
* Lewis and Clark Expedition letter
* Safe return - homeward bound
Page 3 has a letter to the editor noting: "Having just read a paragraph in your paper of this day, purporting to be an extract of a letter from Captain Lewis, commander of an exploring party...dated from St. Louis... near the confluence of the Missouri and M... See More
Printed on board the Queen Mary...
Item #705195
June 18, 1961
OCEAN TIMES, R.M. S. Queen Mary, North Atlantic Edition, June 18, 1961 An interesting newspaper printed on board this famous ship. Various news of the day with ads focused on vacationers to Europe.
Sixteen pages, 11 by 14 inches, very nice condition.
President Roosevelt dies...
Item #705194
April 13, 1945
THE STARS AND STRIPES, Italy Edition, April 13, 1945
* President Franklin D. Roosevelt - FDR death
The 3-line banner headline announces: "PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT DEAD AT 63" with a black-bordered photo of him. The report datelined at Washington, April 12, begins: "President Franklin Delano Roosevelt died this afternoon at 4:35 p.m...at his "little White Hous... See More
Miniaturized for convenience & weight...
Item #705192
April 10, 1945
THE EVENING BULLETIN, Philadelphia, April 10, 1945 This is the: "Special Overseas Edition" as noted in the masthead, being a miniaturized version with just a few ads & with mostly news. Meant primarily for military personnel during WWII.
Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 10 3/4 inches, very nice condition.
Neat title... Christy Mathewson mention...
Item #705188
March 21, 1925
THE MOSQUITO, Perth Amboy, New Jersey, March 21, 1925 A curious little newspaper which appears to be the combination of the Middlesex Plain Dealer and the Perth Amboy Press. Filled mostly with local news and tidbits, many quite folksy and humorous, plus many ads as well. The front page has a bit noting: "Christy Mathewson, of baseball fame, was recently named one of the trustees of the ... See More
Mormon content: report on Joe Smith...
Item #705185
September 17, 1842
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 17, 1842
The back page has a brief yet rather rare report with a mini-head: "Joe Smith" stating: "This wonderful fellow is to be bodily absent from his people for ten years; so say the latest accounts."
Just before this is a small article: "Slave Trade", and several pages are taken up with: "Northea... See More
Rare mention of Daniel Boone... James Monroe is re-elected...
Item #705181
December 16, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 16, 1820
* President Monroe is re-elected
* Rare mention of Daniel Boone
* Frigate Constitution is being re-fitted
The back page has a report with a small head: "Presidential Election" which begins: "It is probable that Mr. Monroe has been re-elected president by an almost unanimous vote & Mr.Tompkins re-elected vic... See More
German language newspaper from 1833 Harrisburg...
Item #705173
December 26, 1833
HARRISBURGER MORGENROTHE, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Dec. 26, 1833
* Rare publication
* German language
A quite scarce newspaper for the German-speaking community in the Harrisburg area, printed entirely in the German language. Gregory's "Union List of American Newspapers" notes that only the Pennsylvania State Library has a reasonable run of this title, two o... See More
By famed attorney & politician William Jennings Bryan...
Item #705172
January 20, 1905
THE COMMONER, Lincoln, Nebraska, Jan. 20, 1905
* By famed attorney & politician William Jennings Bryan
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, ... See More
Battle of Fort Donelson... Utah wants to become a state...
Item #705168
February 19, 1862
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Feb. 19, 1862 The front page has: "From Utah" which begins: "The people of Utah Territory have had a convention form a Constitution which will soon be presented to Congress for the admission of Utah as a state...".
Utah would not be admitted to the Union until 1890 due to the polygamy issue.
Among the other articles are: "The Great Quest... See More
A large & decorative masthead... How to avoid taxation...
Item #705165
December 30, 1722
THE ORIGINAL LONDON POST OR, HEATHCOTE'S INTELLIGENCE, London, England, Dec. 30, 1723
* Great masthead engraving
* Very rare publication
A rare title with the text running continuously from issue to issue, the lead sentence being the completion of the last sentence from the previous issue.
This was done by several periodicals during this period to avoid the tax on newspaper... See More
Bob Dylan at 1969 Isle of Wight music festival...
Item #705164
September 11, 1969
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Sept. 11, 1969
* Bob Dylan performance at Isle of Wight
* American folk singer - songwriter
* Post near-fatal motorcycle accident
Pages 40 & 41 has an article with a small heading: "Bob Zimmerman" and 4 related photo. This was about the recent Isle of Wight music festival with a focus on Bob Dylan. (see images)
wikipe... See More
Germany's illustrated magazine from the Nazi era...
Item #705162
November 30, 1939
BERLINER ILLUSETRIRTE ZEITUNG (Berlin Illustrated Newspaper), Germany. Nov. 30, 1939 This was the "Life" magazine of Germany from during the Nazi era. The full front page is a photo of a Nazi pilot with a map of England, the caption reading in part: "...how German pilots see England." Keep in mind that the war in Europe began almost 3 months earlier. Two pages inside are ... See More
From the foothills of the Sierra Nevadas... The first issue published...
Item #705161
January 10, 1874
FOOT-HILL WEEKLY TIDINGS, Grass Valley, California, Jan. 10, 1874
* Rare Old West publication
* Volume 1 - Number 1 issue
* Many interesting advertisements
This town in Northern California was formally named "Boston Ravine" and then "Centerville". It began as a mining town, situated at the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountain range in Northeastern Calif.
This ... See More
New York City Fire Department...
Item #705154
September 14, 1867
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, September 14, 1867 Inside has a 1/3 page illustration of: "The Metropolitan Steam Fire Engine, No. 1., Employed by the New York Fire Department" with an accompanying article "Steam Fire Engines".
Also within are: "Howard's Patent Horse Rake" "Franklin's Suspended Lever Scale" and additional illustrations
... See More
Also within are: "Howard's Patent Horse Rake" "Franklin's Suspended Lever Scale" and additional illustrations
Funeral for Babe Ruth...
Item #705152
August 19, 1948
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, Aug. 19, 1948
* Babe Ruth funeral services
* St. Patrick's Cathedral - NYC
The front page has most of a column with heads: "FUNERAL FOR BABE RUTH IS HELD IN N.Y." "Great King of Swat Is Laid to Rest" "Thousands Of People Are Present For the Services".
Complete in 16 pages, very nice, clean condition.... See More
Official opening of the S.F.-Oakland Bay Bridge...
Item #705151
November 13, 1936
SAN FRANCISCO EXAMINER, California, Nov. 13, 1936
* San Francisco--Oakland Bay Bridge opens
* Franklin D. Roosevelt inaugurates (1st report)
* Best publication to be had ? - rare as such
There may not be a better newspaper covering the opening of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge than this, with a banner headline: "THOUSANDS JAM BAY BRIDGE" and a large front page photo. A... See More
Stopping the spread of Yellow Fever in 1798... A broadside "supplement"...
Item #705150
October 13, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Oct. 13, 1798
* Yellow fever epidemic in the East
The front page has: "A PROCLAMATION" by the mayor of Baltimore concerning the on-going Yellow Fever epidemic in the East and his efforts to prevent its spread noting: "...hereby forbidding the entrance into the city of Baltimore, or within 3 miles thereof, of all per... See More
1976 The Allman Brothers Band breakup...
Item #705145
October 11, 1976
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Oct. 11, 1976
* The Allman Brothers Band breakup
* American Southern blues rock band
* Gregg & Duane Allman - Dickie Betts
The front page has a heading: "WHY THE ALLMAN BROTHERS DIED YOUNG..." with photo of Gregg allman and Dicky Betts.
Page 12 has a heading: "Why the Allman Brothers Died Young" with som... See More
1975 Bad Company Madison Square Garden concert ad...
Item #705144
May 26, 1975
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, May 26, 1975
* Bad Company - Straight Shooter album tour
* English rock supergroup band - Paul Rodgers
* Madison Square Garden concert advertisement
* Leslie West - American guitarist singer songwriter
* Beacon Theater on Broadway performance ad
Page 121 has a nice full page advertisement for a "Bad Company" concert... See More
The "Groovy Murders" of 1967...
Item #705140
October 12, 1967
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 12, 1967
* The Groovy Murders in East Village - New York City
* Linda Rae Fitzpatrick & James Leroy Hutchinson
The front page has a heading: "High on Life and Deader than Dead" with 3 related photos. The report continues on page 3.
This article concerns the murder of Linda Fitzpatrick. In October1967 rich girl-turned ... See More
A pro-South newspaper from the North...
Item #705138
February 12, 1862
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Feb. 12, 1862 Among the articles within are: "Emancipation of Slaves--Free Negroes in Ohio--The Meeting in Jackson Twp." "The Army of the Potomac" "On to Richmond--M. Hurley on the War..." "Ft. Henry Captured By Our Gunboats" "What is a Gipsy?" "News From the South" and so much more.
Eight pages, very ni... See More
Front page Act of Congress by George Washington...
Item #705137
May 08, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, May 8, 1790
* President George Washington
* Act of United States Congress
* John Adams & Thomas Jefferson
Half of the front page is taken up with: "An ACT for Regulating the Military Establishment of the United States" signed in type by John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and George Washington as President. The act is headed with a nice... See More
Building a lighthouse on Cape Henry... Treasury Dept. document on the historic Funding Act of 1790...
Item #705134
September 29, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Sept. 29, 1790
* Cape Henry Lighthouse (Virginia Beach)
* Funding Act of 1790
The front page has a short item signed: H. Knox, Secretary of War, concerning payments to wounded veterans of the Revolutionary War. The front page also has a notable item headed: "Treasury Department" concerning the historic Funding Act of 1790
... See More
* Cape Henry Lighthouse (Virginia Beach)
* Funding Act of 1790
The front page has a short item signed: H. Knox, Secretary of War, concerning payments to wounded veterans of the Revolutionary War. The front page also has a notable item headed: "Treasury Department" concerning the historic Funding Act of 1790
Proclamation by Washington & Jefferson... Judaica related ad...
Item #705132
March 23, 1791
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, March 23, 1791
* President George Washington
* Thomas Jefferson - Indians
The entire front page is taken up with a continuation of the: "New Revenue Law". Page 3 mentions the President setting off for a tour of the South intending to visit the Carolinas & Georgia. Page 3 also has: "A Proclamation" concerning tra... See More
1918 Krazy Kat & Abie The Agent comic strips...
Item #705130
May 02, 1918
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, May 2, 1918
* Early "Krazy Kat" comic strip
* Cartoonist George Herriman
* "Abie the Agent" Jewish car salesman
* Harry Hershfield "the Jewish Will Rogers"
Pages 12 & 13 have four early comic strips titled: "Baron Bean", "Abie The Agent" & "Krazy Kat". See images for the full "Krazy Kat&qu... See More
Premiere of "Fly Away Home", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #705128
September 13, 1996
CALENDAR section only of the Los Angeles Times, Sept. 13, 1996
* Best "Fly Away Home" film advertisement
* Grand Opening day movie premiere & review
* Family adventure drama - Actor Jeff Daniels
An issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Fly Away Home" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertain... See More
Germany's illustrated magazine from the Nazi era...
Item #705124
May 20, 1936
BERLINER ILLUSETRIRTE ZEITUNG (Berlin Illustrated Newspaper), Germany. May 20, 1936 This was the "Life" magazine of Germany from during the Nazi era. The full front page has two photos showing Nazi soldiers with more military scenes inside.
Complete in 44 pages, 11 by 14 3/4 inches, minimal margin wear, never bound nor trimmed, good condition.
First issue of a German language newspaper from San Francisco...
Item #705122
June 17, 1871
HUMORIST, San Francisco, California, June 17, 1871 A smaller size newspaper totally in the German language, obviously for the German immigrants in the Bay area. The masthead features a devil-like engraving. This is the volume 1, number 1 issue--the first published.
Eight pages with very wide margins, 9 3/4 by 12 inches, a lower corner is missing but not affecting any text, various small mar... See More
One of the more fascinating publishers from the Civil War...
Item #705121
January 25, 1865
BROWNLOW’S KNOXVILLE WHIG, AND REBEL VENTILATOR, Tennessee, Jan. 25, 1865
* Very rare Civil War title - final months
* William Gannaway "Parson" Brownlow
W. G. Brownlow, or Parson Brownlow, was a fascinating personality to say the least. He regarded anyone who disagreed with him about religion or politics as an enemy. The circuit-riding Methodist parson tur... See More
Great issue for any motorcycle enthusiast...
Item #705117
July 05, 1913
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 5, 1913 A nice color cover showing construction workers using a riveting tool on iron beams for a skyscraper under construction. The most interesting article is nearly a full page on: "The Genealogy of the Motorcycle" which includes 18 illustrations of the earliest of motorcycles.
Other items include "Submarine Photography - A New Art"... See More
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