Very significant & rare "pillar cartoon" issue, putting the Constitution into effect...
Item #701466
February 13, 1788
THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 13, 1788
* United States Constitution
* Ratification of the states
* Pillar illustration - cartoon
This is one of the most desired & elusive issues of this title to be had, as it contains one of the cherished "pillar cartoons". The only other newspaper we have discovered that used the pillar cartoons is the Independent Chronicle,... See More
1968 Orangeburg massacre...
Item #701449
February 10, 1968
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. Feb. 10, 1968
* Orangeburg massacre - shooting
* South Carolina State College
* African American students
* Racial segregation at local bowling alley
The front page has a two column heading: "South Carolina Town Placed Under Curfew" (see images)
Complete with 34 pages, minor margin wear, nice condition.... See More
Great Blizzard of 1899...
Item #701356
February 14, 1900
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Feb. 14, 1900
* Great Blizzard of 1899
* Great Arctic Outbreak
* St. Valentine's Day snowstorm
The top of the front page has a one column headings: "SOUTH STILL FROZEN" & "ZERO IN FLORIDA" with subheads. (see images) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues th... See More
Focused on the prohibition of alcohol...
Item #701253
February 01, 1848
NEW HAMPSHIRE TEMPERANCE BANNER, Manchester, February 1848 A scarce title, not recorded in Union List of Serials, and the American Antiquarian Society has only 5 issues.
The motto in the masthead: "Wine is a Mocker, Strong Drink is Raging; Whosoever is Deceived Thereby is Not Wise."
As would be expected, much content on the prohibition of alcohol in society.
Four pages, never bo... See More
Remembering the Civil War of 20 years previous...
Item #701238
February 18, 1882
PICTORIAL WAR RECORD, "Battles Of The Late Civil War", New York, February 18, 1882 This was a reflective weekly featuring prints: "...Reproduced from the Current Illustrated Journals of 1861 - 1865...".
The front page print: "Bivouac Feast - A Successful Forage After the Occupation of Munson's Hill" with more inside.
Eight pages, a bit irregular at the spi... See More
1916 Battle of Verdun, France begins....
Item #701202
February 26, 1916
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Feb. 26, 1916
* Battle of Verdun, France beginning
* World War I - WWI
* German vs. French armies
The front page has a nice banner headline: "GREAT GERMAN VICTORY" with subhead. (see images) Nice for display. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from... See More
Discussions on the war with America... Letter from Richard Henry Lee...
Item #701128
February 11, 1779
THE INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Feb. 11, 1779 A very handsome issue as the masthead features an engraving taken from one done by Paul Revere for colonial currency at the time. It is a very patriotic device showing a soldier with a sword in one hand and a scroll with 'Independence' in the other, with the words 'Appeal To Heaven" above him.
Mo
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World premiere ad for "Planet of the Apes"...
Item #701067
February 08, 1968
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Feb. 8, 1968
* Planet of the Apes World premiere advertisement
* Science fiction film - movie - Charlton Heston
* The Jimi Hendrix Experience performance & album ads
Page 42 has a iconic 7 x 6 inch illustrated advertisement for: "Planet of the Apes" for it's World premiere at the Capital Theater in Manhattan. wikipedia notes: Planet of the Ape... See More
Charlie Chaplin's "Modern Times" opening day ad.......
Item #701051
February 19, 1936
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Feb. 19, 1936
* Charlie Chaplin's "Modern Times"
* Opening Day in Detroit, Michigan (eve)
* Movie - film debut advertisement & review
Page 8 has a 9 x 4 inch advertisement for the opening day showing of Charlie Chaplin's "Modern Times", a silent comedy film, in Detroit, Michigan.
The top of the same page has a heading: "Chaplin&... See More
From the capital of Oregon in 1877...
Item #701016
February 16, 1877
WEEKLY OREGON STATESMAN, Salem, Feb. 16, 1877
* Rare Old West publication
From the capital of Oregon, this issue has various reports from across the country.
Complete in 8 pages, never bound nor trimmed, toning to a back leaf margin, news agent's stamp in the masthead, good condition.... See More
A World War II base newspaper from India...
Item #700958
February 10, 1945
C.B.I. ROUNDUP, Delhi, India, Feb. 10, 1944
* United States military camp
A World War II "camp" newspaper printed for the men of the U.S. forces in the China-Burma-India theater of war. It began on Sept. 17, 1942 & continued for 188 issues. Content came from soldier correspondents, professional news agencies & Army & War Dept. news services. It was widely recogniz... See More
Early issue of the Saturday Evening Post...
Item #700945
February 13, 1869
THE SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Feb. 13, 1869 From when this was a newspaper more than a magazine, but mostly taken up with literary content.
Eight pages, decorative masthead, never bound nor trimmed, wear at the margins, one page inside has browning.
Reports from America...
Item #700843
February 22, 1796
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Feb.22, 1796 Page 7 has a letter from New York that mentions in part: "...The American Congress have resolved that foreign ship shall not import into the United States any other goods but such as are the growth and manufacture of the nation to which the ships belong." And also: "A serious difference is said to exist at this time between the ... See More
Portraits of various military leaders...
Item #700686
PORTRAIT MONTHLY, New York, February, 1864 * Some leaders during the American Civil War
This was an off-shoot of the New York Illustrated News. Each month the Portrait Monthly featured woodcut engravings of the leading generals and politicians of the war, North and South, along with capsule biographies, news, stories, poetry, and serialized fiction, all pertaining to the war. The magaz... See More
Tony Zale defends middleweight boxing crown...
Item #700598
February 22, 1948
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Feb. 22, 1941
* Boxer Tony Zale victory
* Boxing middleweight title fight
* vs. Steve Mamakos (1st defense of crown)
* From the city where it happened (rare)
The front page of the sport's section has a nice banner headline: "ZALE KNOCKS OUT STEVE MAMAKOS IN 14TH" with subheads and related photos. (see images) First report coverage on Tony Zale's 1s... See More
Report on the Barbary War...
Item #700404
February 06, 1902
THE PROVIDENCE GAZETTE, Rhode Island, Feb. 6, 1802 Page 3 has a letter from Gibraltar Bay concerning the ongoing Barbary Wars with reports of conflicts.
The Barbary Wars were a series of battles involving the United States & other countries against the Barbary states, including Tunis, Algiers, and Tripoli, and Morocco. The wars were largely a reaction to piracy carried out by the Bar
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Not held by any American institution...
Item #700399
February 25, 1758
PUE'S OCCURRENCES, Dublin, Ireland, Feb. 25, 1758 An early Irish newspaper with pages 1 and 2 having various news reports while most of the balance of the issue is taken up with ads & notices.
This title is not held by any American institution.
Four pages, 10 1/2 by 16 3/4 inches, never-trimmed margins, archival strengthening at the blank spine, minor damp staining near the margins... See More
Saud of Saudi Arabia visits White House...
Item #700383
February 04, 1957
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass. Feb. 4, 1957
* King Saud of Saudi Arabia
* President Dwight Eisenhower
* Foreign relations at White House
The front page has a two column heading: "President And Saud Set Aides Working Out The Details After Accord" (see images)
Complete with 8 pages, light toning at the margins, good condition.... See More
King Tutankhamun discovery... Egyptian Pharaoh...
Item #700292
February 02, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 2, 1928
* King Tutankhamun discovery
* Egyptian Pharaoh organs
* Egyptologist Howard Carter
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Tut-ankh-Amen's Tomb Yields Last Secret, Canopic Jars Holding Viscera of Pharaoh".(see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sp... See More
On the ineligibility of federal judges...
Item #700162
February 05, 1791
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 5, 1791
* First Bank of the United States
* Early American government
The entire front page & most of page 2 are taken up with the: "Debate on the Ineligibility of Federal Judges", in the Massachusetts Legislature. Page 2 has mention from "Congress" that the Act to incorporate the Bank of the United States was read the first &... See More
President Lincoln among others at the White House... A Civil War print, New Zealand, Australia...
Item #700131
February 01, 1862
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Feb. 1, 1862 Among the prints within are a full page: "St. Andrews Harbour & Bay New Brunswick" in Canada; "The Confederate Sloop of War Sumter Capturing Two Federal Merchantmen Off Gibraltar"; a full page of: "New Year's Reception at the White House, Washington" which includes President Abraham Lincoln in the print;... See More
1944 Battle of Eniwetok... Marshall Islands...
Item #700098
February 19, 1944
TAMPA SUNDAY TRIBUNE, Florida, February 19, 1944
* Battle of Eniwetok begins - Marshall Islands
* World War II - Pacific campaign
The front page has a banner headline: "U. S. CAPTURES MORE ISLANDS" with subhead and related illustration. (see images) First report coverage on the landing of the 22nd Marine Regiment which began the Battle of Eniwetok.
Forty+ pages,... See More
China-themed prints... The historic Gale of 1861...
Item #700079
February 23, 1861
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Feb. 23, 1861 The front page is taken up with two interesting China-themed prints: "PEKING CAB" and "AMUSEMENTS ON ICE", with related text on page 171.
There are several prints with related articles regarding the Great Gale of 1861 off the English and Irish coasts. See images for details. Another full-page print is shows the executio... See More
The new flag of South Carolina... Scenes from Charleston...
Item #700038
February 02, 1861
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Feb. 2, 1861
* Seceded Charleston, South Carolina
Half of the front page is taken up with a print captioned: "The Secession Movement - Entrance Hall to a Hotel At Charleston, South Carolina" with related reports on pages 2 and 3.
Page 2 also has a nice print of: "The New Flag Of The State of South Carolina" with the related des... See More
The "Trial of the Century"...
Item #699959
February 05, 1907
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Feb.5, 1907
* Harry Thaw & Evelyn Nesbit
* Stanford White murder trial
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "INSANITY IS THE DEFENSE OF THAW" with subhead. (see images) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in p... See More
Quality of life in New Brunswick...
Item #699746
February 12, 1785
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 12, 1785 The back page has a: "Letter from St. John's River, New Brunswick" on the quality of life there, noting in part: "The establishing of a government on this side of the Bay of Fundy is a lost pleasing circumstance...The rapid increase of people of property & in the cultivation of the country convinces me every day of our abili... See More
Fall of Singapore...
Item #699599
February 16, 1942
MARION EVENING POST, Illinois, Feb. 16, 1942
* Battle - Fall of Singapore
* South-East Asian theatre
* Empire of Japan captures
* General Tomoyuki Yamashita
The front page features a banner headline announcing: "60,000 SURRENDERED AS SINGAPORE FELL" with subhead: "War Remains To Be Fought Jap Ruler Tells His People Preparing Great Jubilation" and more.
Complete ... See More
A short-live title from the nation's capital...
Item #699406
February 22, 1817
THE NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington, Feb. 22, 1817 An uncommon title that existed from March 2, 1816 thru Dec. 7, 1820. As the photos show the format was very much like the more popular 'Niles Weekly Register' which began in 1811, but not remotely as successful.
Politics of the day seems to consume the issue although there are occasional bits of nonpolitical items.
Sixteen pages, 6 1... See More
1st HEMI engine automobile released in 1951...
Item #699404
February 10, 1951
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 10, 1951
* Chrysler Hemi engine is born (FirePower)
* 1st automobiles are released for sale
* American V8 gasoline engines 1st used
Page 19 has a three column photo headed: "The 1951 Chrysler Imperial Four-Door Sedan" with text. This was the day the HEMI (formally called "Firepower") engine made it's debut in a automobile for sale.
And mayb... See More
1913 Ten Tragic Days... Mexican Revolution...
Item #699322
February 13, 1913
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Dec. Feb. 13, 1913
* Ten Tragic Days
* Mexico City conflict
* Mexican Revolution
The front page has a nice banner headline: "BATTLE RESUMED TODAY IN MEXICAN CAPITAL" with subheads. (see images) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in p... See More
Very first Santa Anita Handicap horse race...
Item #699313
February 24, 1935
SPORT'S SECTION ONLY of the New York Times, Feb. 24, 1935
* Very first Santa Anita Handicap
* Thoroughbred horse race - racing
* Arcadia, California racetrack
The top of the front page of this section has a two column heading: "AZUCAR BEATS LADYSMAN IN $127,000 COAST STAKE WITH EQUIPOISE SEVENTH" with subheads and photo. (see images)
Complete sport's section only with al... See More
Boxer James J. Corbett death...
Item #699240
February 19, 1933
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, Feb. 19, 1933
* Boxer & actor James J. Corbett death
* World heavyweight boxing champion
* The only man to beat John L. Sullivan
The front page has a five column heading: "James J. Corbett, Ring Idol of 90s, Dies" with subhead. (see images) The front page of the sport's section has a related pictorial.
Complete with 50+ pages, rag edition in very ... See More
Five issue lot from before the Revolutionary War...
Item #699227
February 23, 1758
(5) THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated Feb. 23, 1758; May 17, 1759; Feb. 7, 1760; May 3, 1763; and March 12, 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 conditi... See More
Five issue lot from before the Revolutionary War...
Item #699226
February 28, 1758
(5) THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated Feb. 25, 1758; June 12, 1759; Feb. 12, 1760; April 21, 1763; and March 5, 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
Five issue lot from before the Revolutionary War...
Item #699225
February 28, 1758
(5) THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated Feb. 28, 1758; June 14, 1759; Feb. 12, 1760; April 16, 1763; and March 5, 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
Popular for the colorful political cartoons...
Item #699091
February 28, 1894
PUCK, New York, Feb. 28, 1894 Puck was America's first successful humor magazine of colorful cartoon caricatures and political satire, publishing from 1871 until 1918. It was also the first to successfully adopt full color lithography printing for a weekly publication. The color prints are very desired for their displayability. This issue has as its political cartoons:
front page: "... See More
Germany's illustrated magazine from the Nazi era...
Item #699037
February 01, 1940
BERLINER ILLUSETRIRTE ZEITUNG (Berlin Illustrated Newspaper), Germany. Feb. 1, 1940 This was the "Life" magazine of Germany from during the Nazi era. The full front page is a photo which includes Hermann Goring, chief of the Nazi Air Force. Many war-related photos inside.
Complete in 20 pages, 11 by 14 3/4 inches, minimal margin wear, never bound nor trimmed, good condition.... See More
Mendoza & boxing as "a disgrace of society"...
Item #698986
February 02, 1790
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 2, 1790
* Daniel Mendoza - The fighting Jew
The back page has: "...Sir Sampson compelled Mr. Mendoza to give bail for his good behavior in future, which he did, himself in a penalty of 200 pounds...Thus the rage for boxing has received a very proper check...to be hoped the magistrates throughout the kingdom will be no less vigilant in their end... See More
By the American Tract Society...
Item #698941
February 01, 1847
AMERICAN MESSENGER, New York, February, 1847 A religiously-themed newspaper published by the American Tract Society. We believe this to be the first of this title we have offered.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, various light damp staining, good condition.
AI notes: The American Messenger was a religious newspaper published in New York by the American Tract Society, active in 1847 a... See More
"Ham" the chimpanzee: first hominid in space...
Item #698919
February 01, 1961
DESERET NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah, Feb. 1, 1961
* Ham the Chimp - Chimpanzee
* 1st Hominid launched into space
* Mercury-Redstone 2 space flight
The banner headline announces one of the first successes of NASA at the beginning of the "space race" with the Soviet Union: "Chimp Survives Flight In Space" with subhead: "Flight Paves Way For Astronauts". An... See More
Octavian Goga & Carol II of Romania
Item #698830
February 11, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 11, 1938
* Octavian Goga regime dismissed
* King Carol II of Romania
* Patriarch Miron Cristea
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "PATRIARCH FORMS CABINET AS ANTI-SEMITIC REGIME OF GOGA FALLS IN RUMANIA" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues inside with photo of Dr. Miron Cristea. (see)
Other news, sports and advertis... See More
Third Battle of Kharkov... 1943 Soviet Union...
Item #698824
February 19, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 19, 1943
* Third Battle of Kharkov begins
* Nazi Germany vs. Soviet Red Army
* World War II Eastern Front
The front page has a five column headline: "RUSSIANS STRIKE AT OREL AND BEYOND ROSTOV" with subheads. (see images) This was the very 1st day of the Third Battle of Kharkov in the Soviet Union.
Complete with 38 pages, light toning at the margins, nic... See More
Dead Sea Scrolls discovery....
Item #698789
February 15, 1949
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 15, 1949
* Dead Sea Scrolls discovery
* Professor Eleazar Suukenik
* Expert studies authenticity
* Hebrew Bible - Jews - Jewish
The top of page 28 has a two column photo headed: "Scroll Deciphered Amid Shelling Depicts Another Israel Fight, B.C." Also a two column heading: "Dr. Sukenik, Hewbrew University Scholar, Tells of Research Under Fire--Scr... See More
Much on the Civil War from the Confederacy...
Item #698788
February 12, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Feb. 12, 1863
* Confederate capital
Not only a nice Confederate newspaper, but one from the capital of the Confederacy. The front page includes: "City Intelligence" "Latest News From The North--Yankee Account of the Charleston Naval Victory" "Another Brutal Order of the Enemy--The Sick & Wounded Forced On Families & T... See More
Opening King Tut's tomb... Early on Hitler & the Nazi party...
Item #698783
February 16, 1923
THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Pennsylvania, Feb. 16, 1923
* King Tutankhamun discovery
* Egyptian Pharaoh sarcophagus
* Lord George Carnarvon
* Very early Adolph Hitler
The top of the front page has a column head: "EXPLORERS OPEN THE TOMB OF A PHARAOH TODAY" "Rich Treasure Found in the Mortuary Chamber" which we know today as King Tut's tomb.
Also on the front page ... See More
An American magazine from 1792...
Item #698706
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, February, 1792 * 18th century American publication
The bulk of the issue is taken up with a wide range of eclectic articles as noted on the full title/contents page. Among the articles are: "Topographical Sketches of the County of Essex" "On the Necessity of Caution" "Arithmetick Recommended to the Ladies" "On the S... See More
Rare Hawaii newspaper from 1859...
Item #698615
February 05, 1859
THE POLYNESIAN, Honolulu, (Hawaii), Feb. 5, 1859
* Very rare 19th century Hawaiian publication
A quite rare newspaper from such an early date, in fact outside of "The Friend" which was more of a missionary newspaper, this is the second oldest Hawaii newspaper we have offered.
It is formatted much like other newspapers of the day with the front page containing both ads & ... See More
1796 Sam Adams signatures in type...
Item #698600
February 17, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 17, 1796
* Samuel Adams, governor of Massachusetts
The front page has over a full column taken up with three Acts of the Massachusetts Legislature, each Act signed in type by the governor: Samuel Adams.
Four pages, a bit irregular at the margins, light foxing & damp staining, generally good.... See More
Civil War map of Port Hudson, Louisiana...
Item #698594
February 11, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 11, 1863
* Port Hudson, Louisiana map
* Lebanon TN Tennessee
* Sabine Pass - Galveston TX Texas
The front page is dominated by a Civil War map titled: "Situation Of Port Hudson" which shows the vicinity as well, from Baton Rouge to the south to St. Francisville & Bayou Sara to the north.
Many one column war-related heads as well including: "... See More
Early Florida...
Item #698593
February 17, 1846
FLORIDA SENTINEL, Tallahassee, Feb. 17, 1846
* Rare antebellum publication
A very early newspaper from the capital of Florida, and with a nice engraving in the masthead. This newspaper is formatted much like most newspapers of the day, being complete in four pages with various local and national news reports in addition to many advertisements.
Page 3 includes: "Important from Wa... See More
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