George Patton slaps soldier in 1943...
Item #697726
November 23, 1943
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., November 23, 1943.
* General George S. Patton slaps soldier
* World War II - WWII (1st made public)
Near the bottom of the front page is a one column heading: "Disclose Patton Offered Apology To Officers, Men" with photo of Patton. (see images) First report coverage continues on page 7 with a detailed account of what happened.
Complete with 10 pages, l... See More
From Nebraska... A train robber captured...
Item #697718
March 13, 1883
THE LINCOLN DAILY NEWS, Nebraska, March 13, 1883 We seldom encounter Nebraska newspapers from during the Wild West era, but here is one. Lincoln is the capital of Nebraska and this issue is dated from just 16 years after statehood.
Gregory's 'Union List of American Newspapers' notes that the only institution holding any issues of this title is the Nebraska Historical Society, an... See More
Bobby Jones to win 1926 U.S. Open...
Item #697675
July 11, 1926
THE DETROIT NEWS, July 9, 1926
* Bobby Jones at Scioto (1st day results)
* Olympia Fields Country Club
* U.S. Open golf championship
The top of page 37 has a banner heading: "MEHLHORN LEADS BUT JONES IS FAVORITE IN NATIONAL OPEN" with subheads and leaderboard. (see images) First report coverage of day one of the 1926 U.S. Open at the Scioto Country Club in Columbus, Ohio. Jones w... See More
Douglas Hyde becomes 1st president of Ireland....
Item #697667
June 26, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 26, 1938
* Douglas Hyde - An Craoibhín Aoibhinn
* Becomes 1st president of Ireland - inauguration
The front page has a one column heading: "HYDE INAUGURATED AS IRISH PRESIDENT" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Douglas Hyde becoming the first president of Ireland. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famou... See More
St. Valentine's Day massacre indictment... Jack McGurn....
Item #697664
February 28, 1929
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 28, 1929
* St. Valentine's Day massacre arrest (1st rpt.)
* Jack McGurn - Al "Scarface" Capone trigger man
Page 29 has a one column head: "CAPONE AIDE NABBED IN CHICAGO MURDERS" with subheads that include: "Police Say Jack McGurn Is Identified as One of the Beer War Executioners" and more.
An early report on the capture of Al Cap... See More
Ted Williams ends the season above .400...
Item #697654
September 29, 1941
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Sept. 29, 1941
* Ted Williams .406 batting average enters record books
* Boston Red Sox - major league baseball - MLB
Not only is it difficult to find reports on Ted Williams' season-ending .406 batting average--which has yet to be topped--but when they are found they are typically very small, inconspicuous reports without headlines.
This report is a somew... See More
Rare mention of the 'Mormon Battalion' during the Mexican War...
Item #697647
March 20, 1847
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, March 20, 1847 Near the top of an inside page has a brief yet notable report: "Letters received also state that Col. Cook and the Mormon battalion were 350 miles beyond Santa Fe. They were generally in good health and progressing slowly."
This is a very rare mention of the 'Mormon Battalion', which was the only religious unit in U.S... See More
Rare Confederate title...
Item #697641
June 19, 1863
WESTERN SENTINEL, Winston, North Carolina, June 19, 1863
* Rare Confederate publication during the Civil War
The front page contains a first-column report headed: "Dismissal of the British Consul at Richmond" which concerns President Jefferson Davis revoking George Moore's duties as an agent for the Confederacy in England.
This is followed by a related document hea... See More
More on Prevost's defeat... A letter criticizing the war in America...
Item #697639
August 17, 1779
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, Aug. 17, 1779
* American Revolutionary War Era
* 18th century from The Enemy
* Charleston, South Carolina
* General Augustine Prevost
The bottom of page 3 has a report noting: "...brings...a confirmation of the defeat of Prevost and that that General would have met with the fate of Burgoyne had it not been for the boats he had on the river, i... See More
British account of the Battle of Stono Ferry, and the Battle of Chemung, New York...
Item #697637
September 02, 1779
THE AMERICAN JOURNAL & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Providence, Rhode Island, Sept. 2, 1779
* Battle of Stono Ferry, Charleston, South Carolina
* Battle of Chemung - New York - John Sullivan
A truly rare title from the Revolutionary War, as it lasted for less than 1 1/2 years from March, 1779 to August, 1781.
Nearly one-third of page 2 is a letter from an officer in the British army from ... See More
Digital Image: Very dramatic front page on Germany's invasion of Poland...
Item #697622
September 01, 1939
High-resolution digital image of the NEW YORK JOURNAL AMERICAN--EXTRA, Sept. 1, 1939 (dramatic front page)
* World War II begins -- initial start
* Adolf Hitler defies the World
This 600 DPI digital image was taken from the original. It was one of the most dramatic front-page presentation covering the onset of WWII we had ever seen, and although it has sold, we thought others might like
... See More
The Yanks arrive on Okinawa, in a military newspaper...
Item #697608
April 03, 1945
PHILIPPINE HERALD - "The Army Daily In The Far East", printed by the Information & Education Section of PHIBSEC, The Philippines, April 3, 1945
* Battle of Okinawa, Japan begins
* Tokashiki mass suicide
This was one of many "camp" newspapers printed by various military units in World War II, crudely done with a typewriter and mimeographed.
The banner head: "YAN... See More
Federal Republic of Germany is born... Killer Howard Unruh - 2nd day report...
Item #697596
September 08, 1949
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sep. 8, 1949
* Federal Republic of Germany is born
* Howard Unruh mass murders - day 2 update
Page one has the 2-line, 2 column heading: "Germans Open Parliament, Demand End to Dismantling", which includes a photo captioned: "Karl Arnild elected president of the Upper House." Additional coverage of this historic event is continued on page 7. ... See More
Focused on the agriculture industry in Florida...
Item #697580
June 25, 1879
THE FLORIDA AGRICULTURIST, DeLand, Volusia County, June 25, 1879
* Rare 19th century publication
As the title would suggest this newspaper is focused on the agriculture industry in Florida, this being a volume 2 issue. Many advertisements as well.
This newspaper is not listed in Gregory's "Union List of Newspapers".
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed so it folds... See More
For veterans of the Grand Army of the Republic...
Item #697577
October 20, 1883
GRAND ARMY SCOUT AND SOLDIERS MAIL, Philadelphia, Oct. 20, 1883 Although this is a volume 2 issue, this is just the second issue we have discovered in our 50+ years.
This newspaper is not listed in Gregory's "Union List of Newspapers".
The newspaper was intended to be subscribed to by veterans of the Civil War, with many articles reflective of battles and events from some 20 ... See More
Military-themed color print on the front page...
Item #697560
April 30, 1898
SATURDAY GLOBE, Utica, New York, April 30, 1898 This was one of very few newspapers that occasionally printed in color in the 19th century.
This issue has a nice Spanish-American War theme, with a large color print of; "United States Troops in Camp at Chickamauga". First column heads include: "NAVY GUNS THUNDERING ! " "Another Fort In Ruins" "Port Havana&#... See More
For sheep farmers in Texas...
Item #697559
January 18, 1883
THE TEXAS WOOL GROWER, Fort Worth, Jan. 18, 1883 This is the volume 1, number 32 issue. Although farming is the emphasis of this newspaper, there are various news items as well.
A handsome engraving in the masthead. This newspaper is not listed in Gregory's "Union List of Newspapers".
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed so it folds out to one large sheet. Toning at the ... See More
Early Ulysses S. Grant well before he was famous... Assaults upon the Mormons...
Item #697530
July 20, 1839
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, July 20, 1839
* Very early Ulysses S. Grant
* West Point cadet admission
* Mormons in Nauvoo, Illinois
A fascinating and extremely early mention of Ulysses S. Grant, as the front page contains a "...list of cadets admitted into the institution in June last:..." and what follows are those admitted from each of the states amo
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* Very early Ulysses S. Grant
* West Point cadet admission
* Mormons in Nauvoo, Illinois
A fascinating and extremely early mention of Ulysses S. Grant, as the front page contains a "...list of cadets admitted into the institution in June last:..." and what follows are those admitted from each of the states amo
1928 Yukon, West Virginia mining disaster.....
Item #697523
May 24, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 24, 1928
* Yukon, Mcdowell County, West Virginia
* Yukon-Pocahontas Coal Company
* No. 1 mine explosion disaster
Page 31 has a one column heading: "YUKON, W. VA., BLAST KILLS 17 MINERS" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the explosion at the Yukon-Pocahontas Coal Company No.1 mine.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with... See More
Nile Kinnick killed... Iowa Hawkeyes...
Item #697522
June 10, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 10, 1943
* re. Nile Kinnick death
* Iowa Hawkeyes Heisman trophy winner
* NCAA college football
* World War II reports
The top of page 28 has a small one column heading: "Memorial to Kinnick Is Planned by Iowa" (See image)
Other news, sports and advertisements throughout with much on WWII. Complete with 42 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.... See More
Counter-culture magazine from San Francisco...
Item #697512
May 01, 1972
SUN DANCE, San Francisco, April & May, 1972
* Rare hippies newspaper from the early 70's
This was one of a multitude of "hippie" or counter-culture magazines which existed at the time, this one was published in famed Fillmore Street. The content is much as would be expected from such a magazine.
Complete in 88 pages, still having the original color wrappers (worn), i... See More
Nast Santa.... "Another Stocking to fill"...
Item #697509
January 03, 1880
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 3, 1880 The entire ftpg. is a Thomas Nast print captioned: "A Merry Christmas" showing Santa Claus dancing with Mother Goose (see). The doublepage centerfold is a very nice Thomas Nast Christmas print captioned: "Another Stocking to Fill" showing Santa Claus leaning over a sleeping baby (see). A full page shows: "Bringing Home C... See More
Jefferson Davis rallies the troops...
Item #697498
August 14, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Aug. 14,1863
* Capital of the Confederacy
* President Jefferson Davis
The first column on the front page has a variety of war items, plus the balance of the front page includes: "The Military Situation" "City Intelligence" "The Army and The Mails--The Sufferings of Soldiers & Their Friends From Anxiety & Suspense"... See More
Satchel Paige's first Major League Baseball win... John J. Pershing death...
Item #697495
July 16, 1948
NEW YORK TIMES, July 16, 1948
* Satchel Paige 1st MLB baseball win
* Cleveland Indians Negro star at 42 years old
* John Joseph 'Black Jack' Pershing death
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Pershing of A. E. F. Is Dead; On Service Rolls 62 Years" with subhead and nice photo. Much more on pages 12 & 13 as well.
The sport's section (page 22... See More
By the Michigan State Grange...
Item #697468
December 15, 1880
THE GRANGE VISITOR, Schoolcraft, Michigan, Dec. 15, 1880
* 19th century Kalamazoo County
This is a semi-monthly: "...by Order of the Executive Committee Michigan State Grange".
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed which folds out to one sheet, small hole near the middle of the font leaf, good condition.
AI notes: The Grange Visitor was a semimonthly newspaper published fr... See More
Thomas Nast print...
Item #697445
January 06, 1872
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 6, 1872 The full front page is a print: "New Year's Day -The First Caller" showing a homeless girl. Inside has a nearly full page: "The Christmas Waits" and another: "Punch and Judy in the Drawing Room" as well as a full page Thomas Nast political cartoon: "Can The Law Reach Him? The Dwarf And the Giant Thief"... See More
re. 1945 Atomic bombing of Hiroshima & Nagasaki...
Item #697442
August 25, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 25, 1945
* Hiroshima & Nagasaki atomic bombings
* Japan reveals the horrors of the historic event
The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "JAPANESE STRESS HIROSHIMA 'HORROR'" with subheads. (see images) Coverage on Japan claiming radioactivity was the main cause of the deaths. Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer denied this claim.
Complete with 24 p... See More
Jack Nicklaus breaks record...
Item #697436
August 13, 1973
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 13,1973
* Jack Nicklaus breaks record
* Most Majors (14) - Wins (Bobby Jones)
* Golf - PGA Championship
* Canterbury Golf Club - Beachwood, Ohio
Near the bottom of the front page is a one column heading: "Nicklaus Captures P.G.A. by 4 Shots; 14th Major Title" (see)
Page 35 has a three column heading: "Nicklaus Wins P.G.A. by 4 St
... See More
* Jack Nicklaus breaks record
* Most Majors (14) - Wins (Bobby Jones)
* Golf - PGA Championship
* Canterbury Golf Club - Beachwood, Ohio
Near the bottom of the front page is a one column heading: "Nicklaus Captures P.G.A. by 4 Shots; 14th Major Title" (see)
Page 35 has a three column heading: "Nicklaus Wins P.G.A. by 4 St
1944 Walter Guinness, 1st Baron Moyne assassination...
Item #697428
November 07, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 7, 1944
* Walter Guinness, 1st Baron Moyne assassination
* Anglo-Irish politician - Middle East minister
* Jewish terrorist group Lehi - Stern Gang
The front page has a one column heading: "BRITISH DIPLOMAT IS SLAIN IN CAIRO" with subhead. (see images) First report coverage continues on page 13 with photo of Lord Moyne.
Complete with 40 pages, rag editio... See More
Naval battle between the Americans & British... Franklin the 'old fox'...
Item #697389
January 03, 1778
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE PHILADELPHIA MARKET-DAY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, January 3, 1778
* Revolutionary War Tory original
* Rare Pro British issue from America
This was a Tory newspaper published in Philadelphia when the British occupied the city. It began in 1775 and ended when the British evacuated the city in May of 1778. Not surprisingly, the masthead features an engravi... See More
California Gold Rush. amd it's growing population...
Item #697382
August 15, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Aug. 15, 1849 Page 3 has an interesting article: "Population Of California" noting that the entire "country" has about 60,000 people, broken down by country of origin. It also notes: "...Of the population already in the country, it is supposed that one-half...are engaged in various business pursuits, and the other half ... See More
Very rare broadside issue of "The Daily Rebel" from Chattanooga...
Item #697376
June 18, 1863
THE DAILY REBEL, Chattanooga, Tennessee, June 18, 1863
* Very rare Confederate publication
* Second Battle of Winchester, Virginia
An extremely rare broadside newspaper and a great title for a Confederate newspaper.
This is the vol. 1 number 270 issue of a title that began August 1, 1862. This issue is dated from just prior to the Confederate invasion of the North and the Battle of Gettysb... See More
Yippies nominate a pig for president in 1968...
Item #697363
August 24, 1968
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. Aug. 24, 1968
* YIPPIES - Youth International Party
* Radical & Counterculture revolutionary group
* Pigasus the Immortal (Pig) nominated for U.S. president
The front page has a one column heading: "Yippies Offer Their Beat" (see images)
Complete with 44 pages, tiny bindings holes along the spine, nice condition.... See More
1920 Parnell Bridge Ambush... Cork, Ireland...
Item #697361
January 05, 1920
THE DAY, New London., Conn., Jan. 5, 1920
* Parnell Bridge Ambush - Cork, Ireland
* Irish War of Independence - IRA vs. RIC
* United States prohibition upheld
The front page has a one column heading: "FRESH SERIES OF IRISH OUTBREAKS" (see images)
Complete with 14 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, a few small binding holes along the spine, generally very nice.... See More
Jimmie Foxx's 500th home run... Boston Red Sox...
Item #697360
September 25, 1940
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 25, 1940
* Jimmie Foxx 500th home run (2nd ever to do so)
* Boston Red Sox - MLB Major League Baseball
The top of page 26 has a one column heading: FOXX HITS 500TH HOMER AS BOSTON WINS, 16-8, 4-3" with subhead and box scores (see images).
Complete with 38 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, nice con... See More
A newspaper for military veterans, 14 years after the Civil War...
Item #697345
August 01, 1879
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE, Washington, D.C., August, 1879 The masthead notes: "A Monthly Journal devoted to the interests of the Soldiers and Sailors of the late war, and all Pensioners of the United States."
Essentially a veteran's newspaper--mostly for those of the Civil War--with content as would be expected of such a publication.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed so it fold... See More
"Analyze That" & "Adaptation", premier ads and reviews...
Item #697309
December 06, 2002
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 6, 2002 (Calendar section)
* "Analyze That" & "Adaptation", premier ads & reviews
* several other large movie ads as well
The prime feature are the reviews and large ads for: "Analyze That" (double page) & "Adaptation" (full page). See photos for details. Additional large and/or full-page movie ads inclu... See More
Very displayable Thomas Nast Santa Claus on the front page...
Item #697290
January 03, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY January 3, 1874
* Thomas Nast
* Santa Claus
* Christmas
The entire front page features a terrific & very desirable Thomas Nast illustration: "Christmas Eve - Santa Claus Waiting for the Children to Get to Sleep." This is one of Nast's more iconic Santa images, often reproduced for advertising, promotions, etc. in recent years.
Thomas Nast ... See More
Last public execution by guillotine in France...
Item #697266
June 17, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 17, 1939
* Last public execution in France
* Eugen Weidmann executed by guillotine
* Murderer of U.S. dancer Jean De Koven
Near the bottom of page 5 is a one column heading: "France Guillotines Head Of Murder Ring" with subhead. (see)
Complete with 34 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.
wikipedia notes: On 17 June 1939, Weidmann was beheaded ou... See More
Review & premiere of "Terminator 2: Judgment Day", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #697257
July 03, 1991
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 3, 1991
* Best "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" advertisement & review
* Grand Opening Day premiere of this science-fiction action classic starring Arnold Schwarzenegger
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home o... See More
Assassination attempt upon Adolf Hitler...
Item #697243
November 11, 1939
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 11, 1939
* Adolf Hitler assassination attempt
* Hunt for the suspects - pre Valkyrie
* Resistance fighter Georg Elser
The front page has one column headings: "NAZIS ARE BAFFLED BY MUNICH BLAST" "Unable to Find Perpetrator, but Assert Bomb That Hitler Escaped Had Foreign Origin". Reporting continues on page 2. This was the work of res... See More
Golfer Ben Hogan's death report... One of the greatest...
Item #697228
July 26, 1997
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 26, 1997 (1st four sections) The front page reports the death of Ben Hogan, generally considered one of the greatest golfers to have ever played the game. He won 4 U.S. Opens and 9 Majors, and some argue his tally should be credited as 5 and 10 respectively as he also won the Hale American Open which was the replacement for the U.S. Open the year it was cancelled by t... See More
When Abraham Lincoln was an unknown... Death of Kit Carson?
Item #697227
July 18, 1848
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 18, 1848
* Early in Abraham Lincoln' political career
* Frontiersman Kit Carson false death report
This newspaper contains on page 3 reports from the "House of Representatives" and includes the results of a vote to suspend the rules concerning a resolution to allow a postal route bill to be disposed of, listing all those who... See More
Electric baseball "scoreboard" for remote "viewing"...
Item #697220
January 24, 1891
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Jan. 24, 1891 An inside page has a novel new invention headed: "Electrical Sporting Bulletin" which has about half a page of text and two illustrations, one captioned: "Electrical Base Ball Bulletin" and the other: "Diagram of Mechanism & Electrical Connections of the Base Ball Bulletin--Plan View of Double Relay". A portion of... See More
Washington's anger over the murder of Captain Huddy...
Item #697218
May 21, 1782
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, May 21, 1782
* Captain Joshua Huddy execution - hanging
* General George Washington angry reaction
* American Revolutionary War
Two-thirds of the front page is taken up with "Debates in the House of Commons Upon the American War". An excellent report providing much insight into the discussions on the troubling si... See More
The "humble" beginnings of Stephen Girard...
Item #697217
October 17, 1792
DUNLAP'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Oct. 17, 1792 The front page features 21 illustrated ship ad making this a decorative issue. The ftpg. also has a small notice for the "Cincinnati of Pennsylvania" [The Society of Cincinnati] calling for a meeting of the standing committee.
The back page has an ad by Stephen Girard, for the sale of merchandise (including French... See More
Notable attempt at price controls during the War... Much fine war content...
Item #697211
July 15, 1779
THE AMERICAN JOURNAL & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Providence, Rhode Island, July 15, 1779
* Very rare American Revolutionary War publication
A truly rare title from the Revolutionary War, as it lasted for less than 1 1/2 years from March, 1779 to August, 1781. This is the volume 1, #18 issue.
The entire front page & most of the back page are taken up with what one scholar calls: &quo... See More
Cornwallis surrenders at Yorktown...
Item #697208
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, London, December and the Appendix issue for the year 1781* Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis
* Surrender at Yorktown VA Virginia
* Revolutionary War from the enemy
Certainly the most historic report in this issue--and perhaps in any issue from the Revolutionary War--is that near the back of the issue under "American Affairs". It is an "Extract... See More
First African-American to serve in the House of Representatives...
Item #697204
December 19, 1870
THE CIRCULAR, Oneida Community (New York), Dec. 19, 1870 Near the top of the back page is a brief yet very significant report. It reads: "Joseph H. Rainey, a colored man, has taken his seat in the House of Representatives as the member elect from the 4th District of South Carolina."
Joseph Rainey was the very first African American to serve in the House of Representatives.
This w... See More
Neat title... Christy Mathewson mention...
Item #697201
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
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