Blackwater Fire of 1937.... Cody, Wyomiong...
Item #702784
August 23, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 23, 1937
* Blackwater Fire of 1937
* Cody, Wyoming - Park County
* Shoshone National Forest
* Firefighting - firefighters
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "11 Burned to Death, 40 Hurt as Forest Fire Traps Scores" with subheads. (see images) First report coverage on the forest fire near Cody, Wyoming that left several fir... See More
Closing weeks of the Civil War...
Item #702783
March 25, 1865
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 25, 1865
* Confederates falling apart
* Nearing the end of war
* Averasboro, North Carolina
Among the front page one column ads on the Civil War are: "Great Cavalry Campaign", "Land Co-Operation with the Fleet Before Mobile", "From The South", "Official Dispatch From Gen. Grant", "The Reported Fi... See More
Acts of Congress signed by Jefferson...
Item #702779
January 29, 1803
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 29, 1803
* President Thomas Jefferson
Page 2 begins with two Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: Th. Jefferson.
Four pages, wide, never-trimmed margins, very nice condition.
Graphic of a ship... "Glorious News!"...
Item #702770
October 26, 1813
AMERICAN MERCURY, Hartford, Oct. 26, 1813 Page 3 has nice reporting from the War of 1812, one report headed: "Glorious News" "Michigan Territory Re-occupied--Malden & Sandwich Taken--Proctor's Army Captured, & the Indians Submitting & Suing for Quarters!" Photos show the full text.
Also on page 3 is an unusual graphic of a ship accompanying the article: &... See More
President Monroe's state-of-the-union address...
Item #702757
December 04, 1817
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 4, 1817 All of the front page and a portion of the back page are taken up with the: "President's Message" being the annual state-of-the-union address, signed in type: James Monroe. Great to have this document in this newspaper from the nation's capital, where the address was given.
Four pages, nice condition.
Note: Presiden... See More
The First Barbary War...
Item #702755
February 05, 1806
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Feb. 5, 1806
* First Barbary War - Tripolitan
* President Thomas Jefferson
The front page, and page 2 contain a great wealth of information & reporting concerning the First Barbary War, which includes a; "Message" signed by the President: Th. Jefferson.
Four pages, nice condition.... See More
General Fremont issues his own Emancipation Proclamation...
Item #702753
September 16, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 16, 1861 Certainly the most notable content is the front page: "Proclamation of Major General Fremont" issued from St. Louis, Aug. 31, 1861, and the response by President Lincoln.
In late August 1861. Fremont placed all of Missouri under martial law believing that slavery aided the guerrillas and that a direct strike at that institution would crush them. He ... See More
Missouri Compromise approved: Missouri can create a Constitution & join the Union...
Item #702744
March 28, 1820
NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT & STATE GAZETTE, Concord, March 28, 1820
* Missouri Compromise approved
* President James Monroe
* Slavery or free state ?
As a result of the recent approval of the historic Missouri Compromise (March 3), the front page has: "Laws Of The Union" including: "AN ACT to authorize the people of Missouri Territory to form a Constitution and St... See More
Signed by Jefferson & Burr...
Item #702740
April 17, 1802
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 17, 1802 The bottom of the front page has an Act of Congress: "...to authorize the President of the United States to convey certain parcels of land therein mentioned." which is in Essex County, New Jersey. It is signed in script type by: Th. Jefferson, and in block type: Aaron Burr who was Speaker of the House at the time.
Four pages, good conditi... See More
Jefferson's annual message, with mention of Lewis & Clark...
Item #702736
December 06, 1806
NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 6, 1806
* President Thomas Jefferson
* State of the Union Address
* re. Lewis and Clark Expedition
Beginning on page 2 & concluding on page 3 is his lengthy address to the Senate & House of Representatives. This was his annual state-of-the-union address, prefaced with: "This day at 12 o'clock the President of the United States communicated, by M... See More
1981 Van Halen MSG concert ad (1st)...
Item #702721
March 24, 1981
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, March 24, 1981
* VAN HALEN hard rock band concert advertisement
* First performance at Madison Square Garden
* "Fair Warning" album Tour - North America
* Eddie and Alex Van Halen - David Lee Roth
Pages 70 & 71 has a terrific double-page advertisement for "VAN HALEN In Concert" with a strange background for M... See More
1918 Krazy Kat & Abie The Agent comic strips...
Item #702720
June 28, 1918
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, June 28, 1918
* Early "Krazy Kat" comic strip
* Cartoonist George Herriman
* "Abie the Agent" Jewish car salesman
* Harry Hershfield "the Jewish Will Rogers"
Pages 14 & 15 have four early comic strips titled: "Baron Bean", "Abie The Agent" & "Krazy Kat". See images for the full "Krazy Kat&... See More
Provincial Congress meeting (1775)...
Item #702716
December 23, 1775
PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Dec. 23, 1775
* Meeting of a Provincial Congress
* Early American Revolutionary War
Front page report mentions the meeting of a Provincial Congress in Charlestown, South Carolina. Interesting ftpg. letter concerning a runaway slave on board a British ship. Pg. 2 has political reports from New York & Philadelphia, including men
... See More
* Meeting of a Provincial Congress
* Early American Revolutionary War
Front page report mentions the meeting of a Provincial Congress in Charlestown, South Carolina. Interesting ftpg. letter concerning a runaway slave on board a British ship. Pg. 2 has political reports from New York & Philadelphia, including men
1935 Death of Billy Sunday...
Item #702712
November 07, 1935
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, Nov. 7, 1935
* Billy Sunday death (1st report)
* Baseball player & evangelist
The top of page 2 has a one column heading: "BILLY SUNDAY DIES AT 72 OF HEART ATTACK" with subheads and photo. (see images)
Complete with 20+ pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, some small binding holes and a little wear along the spine, generally nice.... See More
Thomas Jefferson's inaugural address...
Item #702705
March 14, 1805
BOSTON GAZETTE, March 14, 1805
* President Thomas Jefferson
* Inauguration - inaugural address
Page 2 has the lengthy: "President Jefferson's Speech" which is his inaugural address, introduced with: "This day, at 12 o'clock, Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States, took the oath of office & delivered the following Inaugural Speech..." which tak... See More
Jews ordered to turn over their valuables...
Item #702699
February 24, 1939
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 24, 1939
* The Jewish Holocaust in progress
* Jews ordered to give up valuables
* Hermann Goering - Adolf Hitler
The top of page 3 has a one column head: "Reich Orders Jews To Cede Valuables" with subheads: "German or Stateless Ones Must Turn In All Precious Metals and Stones in Fortnight" "'Compensation' To Be Set" "Mov... See More
Al 'Scarface' Capone in Jail for 1 Year In 1929...
Item #702694
June 27, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 27, 1929
* Al 'Scarface' Capone - Chicago Beer baron
* 1 Year Jail term - Avoids murder for hire
* Holmesburg Prison, Philadelphia, Pennsyvania
The top of page 3 has a small one column heading: "Al Capone Says His Jail Isn't So Bad, And Neither Is He" (see) Probably only found is a Chicago publication.
When it comes to g... See More
Hauptmann is electrocuted for the murder of the Lindbergh baby...
Item #702693
April 04, 1936
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Mass., April 4, 1936
* Bruno Hauptmann execution (1st report)
* Charles Lindbergh baby kidnapping
The front page has a banner headline: "Bruno's Secret Dies With Him" with subheads. (see images)
More on this on pages 4 and 5 as well.
Complete with 10 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, more so along the spine, generally good.... See More
Liberation of Warsaw, Poland by the Russians...
Item #702687
January 17, 1945
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., January 17, 1945
* Liberation of Warsaw Poland by the Russians
The front page has a banner headline: "WARSAW LIBERATED BY REDS" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display.
Complete with 10 pages, light toning at the margins, minor spine wear, generally very nice.
Susan B. Anthony petitions for woman's rights...
Item #702685
October 22, 1855
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Oct. 22, 1855
* Activist Susan B. Anthony
* Women's rights petition
Page 6 has an article headed: "Woman's Rights" concerning the appeal--led by Susan B. Anthony--to the law-makers of New York to work for the: "...restoration of woman's legal and political rights..." and notes that: "...Forms of petition, also woman's rights, ... See More
1978 Hillside Strangler murders in Los Angeles...
Item #702669
February 18, 1978
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 18, 1978
* Hillside Strangler serial killings
* Best title to be had ? (rare as such)
* Last victim - Cindy Lee Hudspeth
The front page has a banner headline: "Another Strangling Victim" with subhead and related photo. (see images) This was the last victim of the infamous murder spree. Coverage continues on page 26. Great to have in this L.A. publication. ... See More
Death of Andy Kaufman in a L.A. paper...
Item #702668
May 17, 1984
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 17, 1984
* Andy Kaufman death (1st report)
* American actor - performance artist
* Entertainer - professional wrestler
* Best publication to be had ?
Page 3 has a two column heading: "KAUFMAN: Offbeat Comedian, TV Series Performer Dies at 36" with photo. (see) Nice to have this death report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
Co... See More
1976 movie "Carrie" opening review...
Item #702665
November 29, 1976
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 29, 1976
* Grand Opening movie premiere review
* "CARRIE" supernatural Horror film
* Actress Sissy Spacek as Carrie White
The top of page 53 has a photo of Carrie White covered blood during the stage scene with heading "Never Torture a Wallflower" (see images) This was a review of the film shortly after it&#... See More
An early flying machine...
Item #702663
February 13, 1875
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Feb. 13, 1875 An inside page has a print of: "Blackford's Flying Machine". The companion report headed: "A New Form of Flying Machine" begins with the solution to successful flight: "Screw propulsion is the principle upon which will, probably, be accomplished the great problem of aerial flight. The plan here proposed is a modificati... See More
United States gains Florida from Spain: the Adams-Onis Treaty...
Item #702661
March 06, 1821
NEW HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE, Portsmouth, March 6, 1821
* Cession of Florida from Spain to United States
Over half of page 2 is taken up with what is known as the Adams-Onis Treaty, signed in Washington on February 22, 1819. By this treaty Spain ceded East Florida to the United States & renounced any claims to West Florida. The U.S. renounced its claims to Texas. Also the boundary betwee... See More
Civil War map... Lincoln plans for his Emancipation Proclamation...
Item #702657
August 22, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Aug. 22, 1862
* First Battle of Rappahannock Station close
* Abraham Lincoln prepares emancipation proclamation
The front page is dominated by a large Civil War map headed: "THE SEAT OF WAR IN VIRGINIA." Among the column heads on the front page are: "General Pope Falling Back" "Stonewall Jackson Advancing" "Richmond Abandoned... See More
Paul Revere as President of the Board of Health...
Item #702656
July 16, 1800
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 16, 1800
* Paul Revere
* Board of Health
The top of page 3 has a detailed report from the: "Health Office" which is signed in type by its President: P. Revere.
Four pages, a bit irregular at the margins, scattered foxing.... See More
Item #702655
June 22, 1801
THE DAILY ADVERTISER, New York, June 22, 1801 If nothing else this is a nice issue for display given the heraldic eagle in the masthead and the 43 illustrate ship ads on the front page.
Four pages, somewhat rough around the margins.
President Madison's inaugural address...
Item #702654
March 18, 1809
PORTSMOUTH ORACLE, New Hampshire, Mach 18, 1809 The front page contains in its entirety: "Mr. Madison's INAUGURAL SPEECH" with a prefacing paragraph: "This day, at twelve o'clock, His Excellency James Madison, President of the United States, appeared in the Hall of the Representatives to take the oath of office before an immense concourse of spectators and delive... See More
A pair of issues on the impeachment of Judge Samuel Chase...
Item #702652
April 14, 1804
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL & MASSACHUSETTS FEDERALIST, Boston, April 11 and 14, 1804 This is a pair of consecutive issues on the Impeachment of Judge Chase.
The front page of April 11 is mostly taken up with: "Judge Chase's Vindication" which includes to letter by Chase concerning his impeachment. The second letter carries over to page 2. The reporting mentions the articles of imp... See More
Paul Revere, John Adams, and the Fries' Rebellion...
Item #702651
May 03, 1800
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 3, 1800 The front page begins with a report headed: "Board Of Health" on the recent meeting, including the results of two votes. It is signed in type by its President: Paul Revere.
The front page also has over a full column taken up with an Act of Congress, signed in script type by the President: John Adams.
Page 2 has a report on John Fries, of Fr... See More
On purchasing the Floridas...
Item #702648
July 30, 1806
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 30, 1806 The front page has nearly 2 columns taken up with discussion & reports concerning: "The Purchase of the Floridas" which would not be consummated until the Adams-Onis Treaty of 1819.
Four pages, some older tape mends, mild wear.
The Leopard attacks the USS Chesapeake...
Item #702647
November 28, 1807
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 28, 1807
* USS Chesapeake-Leopard affair
Page 2 has two reports from the House of Representatives concerning the attack upon the USS Chesapeake by the British ship Leopard
The Royal Navy’s humiliating attack on the Chesapeake left many Americans clamoring for war, but there was little the ill-prepared United States could do to answer British aggress
... See More
Serial killer Velma Barfield execution...
Item #702644
November 03, 1984
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 3, 1984
* American killer Margie Velma Barfield
* 1st Woman executed after resumption of capital punishment
* First Woman execution by lethal injection
* Central Prison - Raleigh, North Carolina
The top of page 7 has a three column heading: "Woman Executed in North Carolina" with photo. (see images) Related article on the same page.
Complete with 32 pag... See More
1957 Gaza Strip riots...
Item #702643
March 11, 1957
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, March 11, 1957
* Arabs riot and lynchings
* Jews - Jewish - Israel
* U.N. troops in Gaza Strip - Palestine
* Return of Egyptian administration
The front page has a nice banner headline: "ARAB RIOTERS STONE U.N. POLICE IN GAZA" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 48 pages, light toning at the margins, small binding holes along the spine, small libr... See More
Jefferson responds...
Item #702638
March 01, 1809
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 1, 1809 The front page has most of a column taken up with a letter: "Reply Of the President to the Boston Republican Resolution" which is signed in type by him: Th. Jefferson.
Four pages, a bit close-trimmed at the bottom of the back leaf, nice condition.
Rhode Island congratulates the President on his inauguration...
Item #702637
June 23, 1801
NEW-ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, June 23, 1801
* State of Rhode Island praises
* President Thomas Jefferson
Page 2 contains a fine letter: "To Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States" from the legislature of Rhode Island, congratulating him on being inaugurated as President.
This is followed by: "The President's Answer" signed in type: T. Jefferson.
F... See More
Did Thomas Jefferson die in 1800?
Item #702636
July 09, 1800
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 9, 1800
* Death of Thomas Jefferson ?
Page 2 has an interesting report concerning the possible death of Thomas Jefferson. Headed: 'Of Mr. Jefferson", it begins: "The papers by the three last southern mails have brought account & contradictions of accounts of the death of Mr. Jefferson at his seat at Monticello..." followed by de... See More
Life in 1903 - Immigration, unemployment, war on the horizon...
Item #702632
October 24, 1903
MEMPHIS MORNING NEWS, Tennessee, Oct. 24, 1903 The front page has an interesting article headed: "NEARLY A MILLION IMMIGRANTS IN 1903", followed by the subhead: "All Records Broken in the Number of Aliens Coming to the United States in Search of Homes and Fortunes...". The article discusses where they are coming from and talks about some of the requirements necessary for ... See More
1983 Iron Maiden & Grateful Dead MSG concert ads...
Item #702629
September 20, 1983
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Sept. 20 1983
* Iron Maiden - World Peace Tour
* "Piece of Mind" album - heavy metal
* The Grateful Dead rock band
* Jerry Garcia - Bob Weir - Ron "Pigpen" McKernan
* Madison Square Garden concert advertisements
Page 81 has a nice full page advertisement for "GRATEFUL DEAD" concert performances at Ma... See More
1935 Ted Healy... Three Stooges creator...
Item #702628
December 26, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 26, 1935
* Ted Healy charged w/ attempted arson ?
* Three Stooges creator fame
* Comedian - slapstick comedy
Page 21 has a small and somewhat discrete one column heading: "Celebration Jails Healy" with subhead. (see image)
Complete with 30 pages, rag edition, some spine wear, otherwise in very nice condition.... See More
Huntsville, Texas penitentiary horrors...
Item #702627
March 27, 1875
ST. LOUIS DAILY GLOBE, Missouri, March 27, 1875
* Texas State Penitentiary "Walls Unit"
* Huntsville, Texas horrors
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. Page 10 has an article headed: "HOPELESS HORROR", with subheads: "Crime Against Criminals in the Texas Penitentiary" & "A Terrible Tale of Tortu... See More
Pony Express - collecting mail for the very first run...
Item #702621
April 02, 1860
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, April 2, 1860
* Pony Express - prior to 1st trek
* Saint Louis, Missouri
Page 3 has a very interesting article concerning the beginning of the Pony Express service, outlining the charges. The text is headed: "The California Pony Express" and is datelined St. Louis, with portions including: "We learn...that they commence receiving despatches for the Cal... See More
Written by Hans Christian Andersen...
Item #702614
SCRIBNER'S MONTHLY, (New York), April, 1873 * "The Flea and the Professor" written by Hans Christian Andersen
Near the back of this monthly magazine is a printing of the short story by Hans Christian Anderson titled: "The Flea And The Professor" (see photos for the beginning). The story takes close to two full pages. From my research this printing is contemporar... See More
Frank Costello charged gambling racket...
Item #702609
March 12, 1949
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 12, 1949
* Frank Costello - Mafia gangster - mob boss
* "The Prime Minister of the Underworld"
* Charged for slot machines gambling racket
The front page has a two column heading: "Costello 'Slot Machine' Czar Of U. S., California Charges" (see images)
Complete with all 30 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.... See More
Leopold - Loeb case... Bobby Franks murder...
Item #702608
July 26, 1924
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 26, 1924
* Leopold & Loeb trial
* Bobby Franks murder
* Thrill Killing case
The top of the front page has a one column heading on the Leopold - Loeb case with: "LEOPOLD WOULD LIVE HAVING 'WORK TO DO'; SEES NO CRIME HERE" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 18 pages, light toning, some margin wear, generally good.... See More
The Beatles arrive in America for 1st time...
Item #702607
February 11, 1964
THE DETROIT NEWS, Feb. 11, 1964
* The Beatles arrival in America
* Beatlemania begins in the U.S.
* British invasion (historic)
The top of page 3 has a heading: "Beatle Boosters vs. Sinatra Squealers" with subhead and a few related photos. (see images)
The top of page 4-B has a heading: "Beatle Fans Go Bugs Over Emcee Sullivan" The Beatles arrived in America for ... See More
1919 War-time prohibition taking effect...
Item #702606
June 23, 1919
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, June 23, 1919
* War-time prohibition takes effect
The front page has a one column heading: "WETS DESPERATE IN PRESENT CRISIS" with subhead. (see images) Coverage on wartime prohibition act 1st taking effect.
Other news of the day. Complete in 16 pages, good condition.
Jewish refugees - Exodus 1947's seizure...
Item #702603
July 21, 1947
NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 21, 1947
* SS Exodus 1947 seized by British w/ considerable details
* Jewish refugee packet steamship travesty - Aliyah Bet
* Frankie Frisch becomes 1st switch-hitter to make H.O.F.
The front page has: "JEWS SHIPPED BACK TO PORT IN FRANCE, PALESTINE REPORTS," with subhead, "Soldier Killed, Policeman Shot, Others Hurt In Retaliation for Ac... See More
Campaign newspaper supporting Zachary Taylor for President... Great political cartoon for a masthead...
Item #702595
August 10, 1848
THE BATTERY, Washington, Aug. 10 1848
* Great political themed masthead engraving
* Supporting Zachery Taylor for president
This was a campaign newspaper supporting Zachary Taylor for President and Millard Fillmore for Vice President.
In the era before radio, television, and the internet it was not uncommon for political parties to create short-lived newspapers to support their can... See More
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