Was George Washington ever a commissioned officer in the British army?
Item #705472
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1795* President George Washington
* Officer in the British Army ?
Included is a letter to the publisher concerning George Washington, referencing his bravery & military prowess from the French & Indian War. Further on it notes: "...In the regular standing army of Great Britain he never held any commission: and this perhaps may have b... See More
News of Cornwallis' surrender... Benedict Arnold & the Battle of Groton Heights...
Item #705471
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1781 Near the back is a section headed: "American News" which has a "Copy of a Letter from Brig. Gen. Arnold to his Excellency the Commander in Chief, dated Sound off Plumb Island, Sept. 8, 1781" which takes over an entire page & is signed by him in type: B. Arnold.This is his detailed report on the taking of New Londo... See More
Early Robert E. Lee...
Item #705469
July 11, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 11, 1829
* Cadet Robert E. Lee
* West Point military academy
It's always fascinating to find mention of notable people long before they would become a household name.
Near the back is a great example. Under a list headed: "Military Academy" area the: "...names of the five most distinguished cadets in each class... See More
The Nullification Crisis: Andrew Jackson's response...
Item #705468
January 19, 1833
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 19, 1833
* Nullification Crisis w/ Andrew Jackson
On November 26, 1832, South Carolina passed The Ordinance of Nullification which declared the Tariff of 1828 and 1832 null and void within its borders.
This issue contains President Andrew Jackson's message of January 16, 1833 in which he threatened to send in federal troops to enfo... See More
Maryland ratifies the Constitution... Paine's famous Crisis...
Item #705467
THE AMERICAN MUSEUM, Philadelphia, May, 1788 This is the "second edition" as noted on the title page, printed on June 9, 1792. This title, along with the "Columbian Magazine", has the honor of being the first successful American magazine, both published in Philadelphia. The Museum was published by Mathew Carey and existed from January, 1787 thru the end of 1792.This iss... See More
A eulogy on the life of Ben Franklin...
Item #705464
May 19, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, May 19, 1790
* Benjamin Franklin death funeral - eulogy
The entire front page and most of page 2 are taken up with lengthy & very detailed discussion on: "Congress - House of Representatives" on the report of the Secretary of the Treasury.
Page 2 has two-thirds of a column headed: "Notices Of Dr. Franklin" whi... See More
Bank of the United States is created...
Item #705462
March 02, 1791
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, March 2, 1791
* First Bank of the United States creation
* George Washington - John Adams & more
On the front page at the top of the first column under an engraving of an early version of the Great Seal of the United States is: "An ACT to Incorporate the Subscribers to the Bank of the United States". The text of the act takes m... See More
In the North, but pro-South...
Item #705460
February 25, 1863
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Feb. 25, 1863 Described as "The Hottest Rebel Sheet to be found in the North or the South", this newspaper opposed the war and attracted the hatred of the Republicans and the Lincoln administration. It insisted that slavery could not be prohibited by law. So obnoxious was this paper to Unionists that it was denied circulation in some cities. In 1863 the ... See More
Investigating "Jack the Ripper"... Lengthier than most...
Item #705452
October 11, 1888
THE TIMES, London, England, Oct. 11, 1888
* Jack the Ripper Whitechapel murders
* Best title to be had (very rare as such)
During the last half of 1888 the East End of London, primarily the Whitechapel district, was terrorized by a murderer who came to be known as Jack The Ripper. His infamous & brutal crime spree was reported in newspapers around the world--indeed, most Ame... See More
On Germany bombing London... The Axis Pact...
Item #705451
October 10, 1940
BERLINER ILLUSTRIRTE ZEITUNG, Germany, Oct. 10, 1940 This was the Life magazine of Germany, filled with various photos.
The full front page shows the Nazi bombing of London and flying people. Photos include includes more on the London bombing, plus photo on the Berlin-Rome-Tokyo Pact by the 3 ministers and Adolf Hitler. Other war-related photos.
There are 12 pages at the middle that are mi... See More
Feature on Brian Eno... Pat Benatar's music career begins at a NYC nightclub...
Item #705448
April 03, 1978
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, April 3, 1978
* Pat Benatar - American singer and songwriter
* Woman musician's career begins at a NYC nightclub
* Noticed for the first time by a record representative
* Feature article on Brian Eno - music pioneer
Page 81 has a amazing ad for "PAT BENATAR" performances at the Tramps nightclub in New York City. T... See More
1978 March Against South Africa's Apartheid...
Item #705446
March 06, 1978
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, March 6, 1978
* NAACP sponsored march to Centennial Park
* Opposition to South Africa's apartheid
* Nashville, Tennessee - Men's tennis Davis Cup
Page 12 has a heading: "March Against Apartheid..." with related photo. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason t... See More
1974 Attica film American premiere advertisement...
Item #705443
April 11, 1974
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, April 11, 1974
* ATTICA - American documentary film
* 1971 Attica prison riot - uprising - rebellion
* American premiere movie advertisement
Page 78 has a 14 x 6 inch advertisement for for the American premiere of "ATTICA" film in Manhattan. This film was directed by Cinda Firestone. (see images)
I suspect this to b... See More
1976 "RUSH" NYC nightclub concert ad...
Item #705442
December 13, 1976
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Dec. 13, 1976
* RUSH - Canadian progressive rock band
* Geddy Lee - Neil Peart - Alex Lifeson
* "All The World's A Stage" album tour
* Palladium nightclub concert hall advertisement
* and the Capitol Theater in Passaic, New Jersey
Page 103 has a advertisement for upcoming "RUSH" concerts at the Palladiu... See More
Hometown newspaper on Garfield's funeral...
Item #705438
September 24, 1881
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Ohio, Sept. 24, 1881
* President James S. Garfield death
* Best publication to be had
A very graphic issue on the funeral of President James Garfield, who was born & raised in a Cleveland suburb and is buried in Cleveland.
The top of the front page has two large illustrations showing: "The Pavilion And Catafalque" and: "The Funeral Car&... See More
Celebrating the new Erie Canal...
Item #705437
October 10, 1825
BELLOWS FALLS INTELLIGENCER, Vermont, Oct. 10, 1825 Page 3 includes a nice account of the celebration of the arrival of the first boat on the Erie Canal, headed; "New York Celebration". Included is the governor's "Address" which begins: "This solemnity, at this place, on the first arrival of vessels from Lake Erie, is intended to indicate & commemorate the navigabl... See More
Civil War map on the front page...
Item #705436
February 07, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 7, 1864 The front page features a map headed: "The Smithfield and Ben's Church Affair".
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Rebel Attempt Capture Cumberland Gap" "Brisk Skirmishing and Repulse of the Enemy" "News From Chattanooga" "Details of the Rebel Demonstration on Newbern, N.C." "The F... See More
Have peace terms been agreed to? Loyalists to fight on...
Item #705434
October 10, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 10, 1782
* Revolutionary War ending events
* From the enemy - Loyalists
Page 5 has: "A letter received yesterday from Paris says...that peace is or near being concluded between England and the Americans, not to the advantage of the Court of France & what gives some ground to suppose the report true, is, that Dr. Franklin has ju... See More
Displayable issue for the outdoorsman...
Item #705433
February 29, 1908
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN--"Sportsman Number", New York, February 29, 1908 See the photo for the great color cover which has an outdoor sports theme. The front page is a photo of: "Mountaineering In the Himalayas". Much of the content within has a sporting theme.
Complete issue, small library stamp near the spine, otherwise in great condition.
Great Western print on the cover...
Item #705432
June 07, 1890
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, June 7, 1890 The full ftpg. is a great illustration which seems as though it was taken from the Western movie, captioned: "Life in the Mining Regions of the Far West--Selling his Life Dearly." showing a cowboy trying to fend off a group of Indians on horseback.
A fullpg. with 9: "Sketches In A Pool Room" and three full pages with... See More
Angry Boston freeholders... Destroy Fort Pitt...
Item #705431
December 19, 1772
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, Dec. 19, 1772 The second page has the follow-up petition from the Freeholders of Boston expressing once again their concern about the salaries of the judges of the Superior Court, as well as a request for a special meeting of the General Assembly to discuss this important and alarming matter.
A reply from the Governor says their reasons are insufficient and they have n... See More
The Mormons in Utah... Electricity comes to Utah...
Item #705430
November 26, 1879
THE DESERET NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah, Nov. 26, 1879 This newspaper was published 17 years before it became a state. Included is an interesting report concerning a stagecoach robbery. Also Mormon-related items, with articles headed: "The Mormons And The Indians" & "Sugar Made In Utah" "Murder" and "Discourse Delivered by Elder Geo. Q. Cannon at the Tab... See More
Washington's historic farewell orders to the military...
Item #705429
December 27, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 27, 1783
* George Washington's Farewell
* Address to his Continental Army
* Revolutionary War General
Certainly the most notable content is a full text printing on page 4 of: "General Washington's Farewell Orders to the Armies of the United States", a very historic & notable document datelined: "Rocky Hill, ne... See More
One of the best early baseball prints, the game made famous by Currier & Ives...
Item #705428
August 26, 1865
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Aug. 26, 1865
* Famous Currier and Ives baseball game print
The top of page 4 has one of the better baseball prints of the era, showing the action at the famous game played at Hoboken on August 3, 1865 between the Atlantics of Brooklyn and the Mutuals of New York.
The print, taking close to one-third of the page, is captioned: "Base Ball Match ... See More
Very first automobile advertisement...
Item #705427
September 10, 1898
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Sept. 10, 1898
* 1st ever automobile advertisement
* Horseless carriage
A very significant issue in the history of automobiles, as the noted reference work "Kane's Famous First Facts" records that the first automobile advertisement ever published in America is on the back page (not the very first appearance, which was in the July 30, ... See More
Peace with dishonor is not acceptable...
Item #705425
August 06, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 6, 1782
* Revolutionary War Era
* 18th century
* From The Enemy
Page 4 has an interesting report which explains how the British soldiers fighting in America are paid.
Page 5 has news headed: "America" with datelines from Charleston and Annapolis mentioning in part: "...in an excursion he made to Amelia twp. last week fell in ... See More
From the counter-culture press in Berkeley...
Item #705422
July 18, 1969
BERKELEY BARB, California, July 18, 1969
* Rare hippies newspaper from the late 60's
* Published about 1 month prior to Woodstock
As Wikipedia notes, this was an underground newspaper that was published in Berkeley from 1965 to the early 1980s. It was one of the first and most influential of the counterculture newspapers of the late 1960s, covering such subjects as the anti-... See More
Several items on the California Gold Rush of 1849...
Item #705420
April 25, 1849
DAILY HERALD, Newburyport, Massachusetts, April 25, 1849 This issue has many reports concerning the Gold Rush of 1849, with the front page beginning with a quite detailed letter which is prefaced with: "From Mexico" "...the following letter...who went out to California in command of a company of adventurers, taking the Mexican route...his narrative contains much interesting an... See More
Clam bake... Mining in Colorado...
Item #705419
July 15, 1871
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, July 15, 1871 The front cover contains a half page illustration "Yachting - At the Helm" along with two smaller illustrations of the Cape May Regatta prizes.
Within the issue is a full page contain two prints of the Clam Bake at Round Island, Connecticut; a nearly half-page print of the Gulch Mining at Clear Creek Canyon, Colorado; a half ... See More
Famous "Unite Or Die" engraving in the masthead...
Item #705418
April 05, 1775
THE PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL; AND THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, April 5, 1775
* Benjamin Franklin's "Unite Or Die" cartoon
If there was one graphic that represented the spirit of the Revolutionary War, it would have to be the ubiquitous segmented snake with the famous "Unite Or Die" caption. The engraving, a prominent device in the masthead
... See More
* Benjamin Franklin's "Unite Or Die" cartoon
If there was one graphic that represented the spirit of the Revolutionary War, it would have to be the ubiquitous segmented snake with the famous "Unite Or Die" caption. The engraving, a prominent device in the masthead
Nice George Washington issue...
Item #705417
July 30, 1794
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 30, 1794
* (2) President George Washington acts
The first column of the front page includes two Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington, making this a nice issue for display.
This title was one of only very few which printed Presidential documents with a script-type signature.
Four pages, various foxing, qui... See More
To be found only in California...
Item #705416
June 17, 1939
HAM AND EGGS, Los Angeles, June 17, 1939 A very intriguing and rare newspaper, this being the vol. 1 number 29 issue. The Ham and Eggs movement was an old-age pension movement in California during the 1930s. It was originally founded by Robert Noble, a controversial radio personality. The Ham and Eggs lobby wanted a massive state pension apparatus and one time their movement had almost one m... See More
Fleshing out the details in the treaty with America...
Item #705415
April 17, 1783
DREWRY'S DERBY MERCURY, England, April 17, 1783
* re. the End of the Revolutionary War
Page 2 has some reports from the House of Commons relating to the treaty with America, particularly the trade portion. The back page has some talk concerning relations with America as well.
Four pages, nice condition.
The first convention of clubs: the birth of organized baseball...
Item #705413
January 31, 1857
PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Jan. 31, 1857
* Birth of organized baseball
* First convention of clubs
A rather famous sporting newspaper, with a sporting-themed masthead, calling itself: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage".
This is the vol. 1 number 11 issue.
The page 13 report could be considered the birth of organized baseball.... See More
Baseball before the Civil War.... Calling for an historic convention...
Item #705412
January 03, 1857
PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Jan. 3, 1857 A rather famous sporting newspaper, with a sporting-themed masthead, calling itself: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". This is a volume one issue.
Inside has most of a column taken up with: "Base Ball" being a very lengthy account of: "The Gotham Club", one of the more not... See More
The Wright brothers fly!
Item #705409
January 30, 1904
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 30, 1904
* Wright Brothers 1st flight
* Kitty Hawk NC North Carolina
* Wilbur & Orville
Near the back is an article marking perhaps the most significant development of the 20th century, that being manned flight.
Note this issue is the month following the Wright brothers first flight at Kitty Hawk.
The article is headed
... See More
* Wright Brothers 1st flight
* Kitty Hawk NC North Carolina
* Wilbur & Orville
Near the back is an article marking perhaps the most significant development of the 20th century, that being manned flight.
Note this issue is the month following the Wright brothers first flight at Kitty Hawk.
The article is headed
Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Bobby Jones, Fanny Brice...
Item #705407
September 30, 1926
MID-WEEK PICTORIAL, the "News Of The World In Pictures" published by the New York Times, Sept. 30, 1926 Full front page is a photo of Bobby Jones, runner-up in the American Amateur Golf Championship shaking hands with George Von Elm, the winner.
The doublepage centerfold has a great montage of 20 of the best baseball players of the day, including Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Waite Hoyt,... See More
Charles Lindbergh, Jr...
Item #705406
July 10, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 10, 1930 One column heads on the front page; 'Lindy Jr. Poses For Cameramen; First Photos Distributed" with the photos on the back page.
Complete in 38 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on very high-quality newsprint meant for institutional holdings. Great condition, with 5 small binding holes at the blank spine.
Editor expresses his anger against the Yankees...
Item #705405
August 24, 1864
RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Aug. 24, 1864 The front page has: "The War News" beginning: "There is nothing new from Petersburg...The enemy are still upon the Weldon railroad...The battle of last Sunday was not half the battle we at one time thought it...". Also: "The Situation at Mobile" with subheads: "A Naval Skirmish" and "Fort Morgan". Al... See More
Lengthy battle report from General Hooker...
Item #705404
October 31, 1862
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Oct. 31, 1862
* From the capital of the Confederacy
* Major General Joseph Hooker letter
* Official account pf the Battle of Glendale
Not just a newspaper from the Confederates States, but from the capital of the Confederacy. The front page includes: "Confederate & State Authority" "Killed At Pocotaligo" "Southern ... See More
From the capital of the Confederacy in 1862....
Item #705403
August 12, 1862
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Aug. 12, 1862
* From the capital of the Confederacy
Not just a newspaper from the Confederate, but from the capital of the Confederate states. The front page has: "Important From the North--Call For 600,000 More Men--A Draft to Be Immediately made" "From Culpeper" "From The South Side" "Changing His Base" ... See More
Supreme Court rules in 3 discrimination cases...
Item #705402
June 06, 1950
NEW YORK TIMES, June 6, 1950
* Colleges not permitted to discriminate based on race
* McLaurin vs. Oklahoma State Regents & more
* United States Supreme Court decisions
The front page has a 3 column head: "SUPREME COURT RULINGS BAR SEGREGATION IN 2 COLLEGES, ALSO VOID BIAS IN RAIL DINERS" with subheads: "Bench Unanimous" "But It Stops Short of Sayin... See More
Execution of the outlaw Vasquez...
Item #705401
March 20, 1875
NEW-YORK TIMES, March 20, 1875
* Tiburcio Vasquez execution death (1st report)
* Los Angeles, California outlaw bandit
The front page has: "Execution Of The Bandit Vasquez" "Hanged At San Jose, Cal., Yesterday--No Attempt At Rescue--He Is Cool To The Last."
The report about the execution of this colorful outlaw who claimed he never killed a man, reads in par... See More
Growth of California towns...
Item #705400
September 22, 1871
SAN DIEGO DAILY UNION, Sept. 22, 1871 Page 2 has most of a column taken up with: "Growth of Towns in California".
Four pages, small folio size, nice condition.
Racial issues post-Civil War... Custer & the Indians...
Item #705399
August 20, 1874
NEW YORK HERALD, August 20, 1874 Page 5 has an article under: "The Colored War In South Carolina" with subhead: "A Skirmish Between Rival Black Factions at Georgetown--The Town in Possession of Infuriated Negroes".
Also: "The White Sulphur Springs" "Lack of Visitors" "Bad Management I& Dilapidated Dwellings 7 Hotels" "Repulsive Negr... See More
With "Confederate States Of America" in the dateline...
Item #705397
December 28, 1863
CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, South Carolina, Dec. 28, 1863
* From the origin of the American Civil War
This was one of just a few Confederate newspapers that printed in the dateline: "Confederates States Of America".
Among the reports are three front page Acts of the Confederate Congress; "Siege of Charleston" "Atrocities of the American War".
Most of... See More
Very lengthy report from California on gold, politics, slavery, and more...
Item #705395
August 02, 1849
THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., Aug. 2, 1849 Page 3 has nearly 2 columns of reporting headed: "Late & Important From California" with a wide range of news from the Far West. In fact, this is one of the lengthier reports from Calif. we have seen from this era.
A few bits include: "...Gold hunting is carried on with as much success as ever...emigrants are continually ar... See More
Electoral votes counted: Monroe the winner...
Item #705393
February 19, 1817
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 19, 1817
* President James Monroe
* Presidential election win
A page 2 report datelined "Washington, Feb. 13, 1817" reports: "According to the provisions of the Constitution, the votes given by the Electors...were yesterday counted...in the presence of the Senators and Representatives in Congress, and it was officially proclaimed b... See More
The republic of Texas has a constitution much like the United States', with one exception...
Item #705392
October 16, 1824
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 16, 1824
* United States Constitution
* Texas & Stephen Austin
The back page has: "Texas" which is a letter from Stephen Austin stating that: "The government of this nation has finally settled down into the federal republican system & the outlines of the constitution are copied from the United States, with the si... See More
1815 "Don't give up the ship!"...
Item #705391
July 22, 1815
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 22, 1815
* James Lawrence - USS Chesapeake
* "Don't give up the ship" - War of 1812
The entire front page and almost all of page 2 are taken up with: "Lawrence and the Chesapeake" which has much on the battle which cost Captain Lawrence his life.
Portions of the report include: "...Lawrence fell! and the r... See More
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