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.
background: In 1806, although the United States showed growing interest in acquiring Florida, no formal pu... 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
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
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 #702591
July 13, 1848
THE BATTERY, Washington, July 13, 1848
* President Zachary Taylor
* Rare campaign publication
* Nice masthead for display
This was a campaign newspaper supporting Zachary Taylor for President and Millard Fillmore for Vice President. And it is the volume 1, number 2 issue.
In the era before radio, television, and the internet it was not uncommon for political parties to create short... See More
Terrific foldout map of St. Augustine, Florida, & vicinity... And a map of Chagre, Panama...
Item #702514
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1740
* Early and rare 18th century maps
* St. Augustine, Florida as English camp
* Atlantic Ocean - West Indies
Certainly the prime feature of this issue is the terrific foldout map titled: "A View of the Town and Castle of St. Augustine, & the English Camp before it June 20
... See More
* Early and rare 18th century maps
* St. Augustine, Florida as English camp
* Atlantic Ocean - West Indies
Certainly the prime feature of this issue is the terrific foldout map titled: "A View of the Town and Castle of St. Augustine, & the English Camp before it June 20
UFO Craze of 1947... Roswell?....
Item #702483
July 11, 1947
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, July 11, 1947
* The famous UFO scare that was also during the time of the Roswell, New Mexico incident
* The famous UFO scare that was also during the time of the Roswell, New Mexico incident
The top of page 10 has has two column heading: "'Flying Saucers' Flew in Fancy Long Ago" with lead-in: " We Scare Easily" (see images)
Complete with 30 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally nice.
Humble Pie concert ad in 1972....
Item #702454
July 06, 1972
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, July 6, 1972
* Humble Pie concert in the Bronx, New York
* Gaelic Park performance advertisement
* English rock band w/ Peter Frampton
Page 37 has a nice full page advertisement for "HUMBLE PIE" for there performance at Gaelic Park in the Bronx. (see images) Nice for display.
Page 35 has a full page ad for the "Garden State Su... See More
Graf Zeppelin's polar flight...
Item #702234
July 27, 1931
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 27, 1931
* LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin - rigid airship
* Polar flight - Arctic
The top of page has a one column heading: "ZEP OVER FRANZ JOSEF LAND ON ARCTIC FLIGHT" with subhead and related map. (see images) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 2... See More
The first issue of this health journal...
Item #702174
July 01, 1880
DR. KINGET'S HEALTH JOURNAL, New York, July, 1880 An interesting and rather rare paper obviously focused on health. It is the volume 1, number 1, and it is unknown how long it existed beyond this first issue, if at all.
Among the articles: "Compulsory Vaccination" "Degradation of Woman & Labor" "Can That Be Evil Which Has Good Results?" "Don't ... See More
2008 financial crisis...
Federal regulators take over IndyMac... The largest bank failure in history (to-date)...
Item #702128
July 12, 2008
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 12, 2008
* Fed. regulators take over IndyMac
* Financial crisis of 2007-2008
* Wall Street and the L.A. region in panic
The front page has: "Federal regulators seize crippled IndyMac Bank", with subheading: "A run on the Pasadena thrift ends in one of the biggest financial failures ever. Doors will reopen Monday". The coverage includes multiple f... See More
2008 financial crisis...
Federal regulators take over IndyMac... Largest bank failure to-date...
Item #702126
July 12, 2008
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 12, 2008
* Fed. regulators take over IndyMac
* Financial crisis of 2007-2008
* Wall Street and the L.A. region in panic
The front page has: "Federal regulators seize crippled IndyMac Bank", with subheading: "A run on the Pasadena thrift ends in one of the biggest financial failures ever. Doors will reopen Monday". The coverage includes multiple f... See More
1952 Washington D.C. UFOs...
Item #702044
July 31, 1952
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Mass, July 31, 1952
* Washington D.C. UFO Incident
* Flying Saucers ?
Near the bottom of the front page is a one column heading: "Saucer Stories Impede USAF" (see images)
Complete with 12 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally good.
Focused on engineering and mining...
Item #702043
July 06, 1869
THE ENGINEERING AND MINING JOURNAL, New York, July, 6, 1869 As the title would suggest it is focused on mining and engineering, with a few illustrations within.
Sixteen pages, untrimmed margins, good condition.
Note: The Engineering and Mining Journal began publication in 1869, continuing the work of the American Journal of Mining (1866–1869), and quickly became a key source for de... See More
1929 Ludwik Idzikowski airplance crash death...
Item #702025
July 15, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 15, 1929
* Polish military aviator Ludwik Idzikowski
* Transatlantic airplane flight crash - killed
The front page has a banner headline: "SEA FLYER KILLED IN CRASH" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display. Related photo and heading is on the back page.
Complete with 38 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.... See More
"Public Enemy No. 1" captured... Alvin Karpis...
Item #701997
July 28, 1936
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 28, 1936
* Alvis (creepy) Karpis gets life
* Last public Enemy No. 1
* Early F.B.I. case
The top of page 11 has a one column heading: "KARPIS AND AID GIVEN LIFE FOR HAMM KIDNAPPING" with subhead. (see images) First report coverage on former "public enemy no. 1" gangster, Alvin Karpis, receiving a life sentence for his crimes.
When it comes t... See More
Civil War from New Orleans...
Item #701934
July 16, 1862
THE DAILY TRUE DELTA, New Orleans, July 16, 1862
* Union occupation publication
* Rare from the deep South
Admiral Farragut entered the mouth of the Mississippi in mid-April, 1862 and finally took New Orleans on April 28. Shortly thereafter Benjamin Butler moved in and took control of the city, it surrendering without a fight. Consequently this is a "union occupation" newspa... See More
Night of the Long Knives in 1934...
Item #701916
July 07, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 7, 1934
* Night of the Long Knives
* Adolf Hitler cleans house
* Rebellion in Pre WWII Germany
The front page has a banner headline: "500 NAZI KILLINGS REPORTED" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display. More on page 2 and two related photos on the back page.
Complete with 26 pages, rag edition in very nice condition. A few small b... See More
1940 Battle of Britain begins...
Item #701889
July 11, 1940
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, July 11, 1940
* Battle of Britain begins (1st report)
* German bombers over United Kingdom
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "GERMANS BOMB ENGLAND FROM COAST TO COAST; TOWNS MACHINE GUNNED" with subheads. (see images) First report coverage on the beginning of the "Battle of Britain" with the attack by the German Air Force (Luf... See More
Chappaquiddick incident... Moon landing...
Item #701884
July 21, 1969
THE PLAIN DEALER, Cleveland, July 21, 1969
* Apollo 11 moon landing
* Chappaquiddick incident
* Mary Jo Kopechne murder
A great front page headline and photo: "Astronauts Walk Moon" (see) Unfortunately this is a incomplete issue and the actually reporting on this historic event is not present.
However the top of page 2 has a nice heading: "Kennedy to Be Charged With ... See More
Civil War: blockade running in North Caroline...
Item #701846
July 16, 1864
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, July 16, 1864 There was much interest in England concerning the American Civil War, England favoring more for the South because of their need for cotton.
Inside has a half-page print: "On Board the Lilian, Running the Blockade Into Wilmington Harbor, North Carolina" which has a related nearly full-column article on the blockade running.
Compl... See More
Nice cricket print...
Item #701845
July 09, 1864
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, July 9, 1864 Inside has a nice half page print: "Cricket Match at Winchester Between Eton and Winchester Colleges" with a related article.
Also a print of: "The Late David Herbert Llewellyn, Surgeon of the Alabama", the Confederate steamship, with an article on him as well. Also a: "View of Lima, the Capital of Peru".
Comp... See More
Civil War naval prints... Curbstone brokers in New York...
Item #701844
July 02, 1864
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, July 2, 1864 There was much interest in England concerning the American Civil War, England favoring more for the South because of their need for cotton.
Prints include: "The Deerhound Rescuing a Portion of the Crew of the Alabama..." with a page 2 article on the famous naval battle: "The Fight Between the Alabama & the Kearsarge"... See More
Very rare "camp" newspaper from the near beginning of the Civil War...
Item #701669
July 04, 1861
THE NATIONAL GUARD, Camp Pennsylvania, Baltimore, July 4, 1861
* Very rare Union Civil War camp publication
* 19th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment
A very rare "camp" newspaper from the early months of the Civil War. Although it began in July, 1856 printed at Camp McLellan, Lancaster, Pa., it was resurrected in early 1861 at its new location, hence the "vol. 2 no. 3"... See More
Terrific issue on the Battle of Bull Run...
Item #701667
July 22, 1861
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, July 22, 1861
* Battle of Bull Run - Manassas Virginia VA
* 1st major battle of the American Civil War
* Great issue for display w/ battle map
This is one of the more displayable issues we have found in recent years on the Battle of Bull Run.
The prime feature is a large map headed: "Position Of The Union And Rebel Armies On the Morning of July 21st, ... See More
Perhaps the definitive Battle of Gettysburg issue...
Item #701653
July 06, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 6, 1863 A terrific issue reporting the result of the very historic Battle of Gettysburg, with nearly two-thirds of the front page's first column taken up with related heads, atop of which is a nice patriotic emblem.
They include: "THE GREAT VICTORY" "The Rebel Army Totally Defeated" "Its Remains Driven Into the Mountains" "It is ... See More
1938 Howard Hughes' Around the World flight...
Item #701627
July 13, 1938
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, July 13, 1938.
* Aviator Howard Hughes
* Airplane flight around World (1st stage)
The top of the front page has a great banner headline: "HUGHES IN PARIS IN 16 1/2 HOURS; FLIES FOR MOSCOW TOMORROW" with subheads, related map & photo of the takeoff. Nice for display. Nice to have from the city where he began his journey.
Complete with all 38 pages, lig... See More
Washington's first inaugural address...
Item #701534
July 02, 1789
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 2, 1789 In a day when American newspapers with the printing of Washington's inaugural address are well into four figures--if available at all--British newspaper reports become perhaps the last opportunity for a period English language printing at an accessible price.
Great that this report is entirely on the front page, headed: "America" &qu... See More
Edward "Fats McCarthy" Popke killed by police....
Item #701514
July 12, 1932
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, July 12, 1932
* Edward "Fats McCarthy" Popke
* Mad Dog Coll gang member
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "'Fats' M'Carthy Is Shot to Death Fighting Police in Colonie House; Killer's Wife, Pal, Cop Wounded" with subheads and nice related photo. (see images) More inside. Great to have in this Albany publ... See More
Celebrating the independence of America...
Item #701482
July 07, 1810
ESSEX REGISTER, Massachusetts, July 7, 1810 The front page has much on the: "Celebration Of American Independence". Page 2 continues with the: "Celebration In Salem" and: "Celebration In Lynn".
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, good condition.
The Northwest Ordinance...
Item #701446
July 21, 1787
THE NEW HAVEN GAETTE & THE CONNECTICUT MAGAZINE, August 2, 1787 A very significant newspaper as all of the front page & a portion of page 2 contain the complete printing of the Northwest Ordinance.
Considered to be one of the most significant achievements of the Congress of the Confederation, the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 put the world on notice not only that the land north of the... See More
First African-American judge in the United States...
Item #701427
July 24, 1939
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, July 24, 1939
* Jane Bolin 1st day as judge (NYC)
* 1st African-American black Woman
The top of page 9 has a very notable item, being a report of the first African-American woman judge in the United States.
The article features a photo of Jane Bolin headed: "Negro Woman Justice Puts Sympathy First as Her Guide" with subhead. (see images) ... See More
Wilmer Stultz killed.... Amelia Earhart pilot...
Item #701385
July 02, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 2, 1929
* Wilmer Stultz killed in airplane crash
* Amelia Earhart pilot on famous Atlantic flight
The top of the front page has one column headings: "STULTZ IS KILLED STUNTING PLANE; TWO PASSENGERS DIE" "Earhart Pilot Crashes as He Tries 'Falling Leaf' 300 Feet Up at Mineola" and more. (see) Coverage continues on page 3 with two photos.
... See More
Donn Fendler found in Maine's Mount Katahdin...
Item #701372
July 26, 1939
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, July 26, 1939
* Donn Fendler found alive
* Mount Katahdin in Maine
* Rye, New York 12 year old boy
The top of page 8 has a two column heading: "Rescued Boy Scout Tells About His 9 Days in Woods" with subhead. (see images) Coverage on Donn Fendler being found alive after surviving 8 days in the mountains of Maine.
Complete with 38 pages, light toning at ... See More
Howard Hughes - after his around the world flight...
Item #701368
July 16, 1938
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, July 16, 1938
* Howard Hughes goes into seclusion
* Post around the World airplane flight
The front page has a one column heading: "Howard Hughes Retires Into A Secluded Home" with subheads "Bewildered by Hero-Worship, He Seeks Rest and Quiet", "Companions at Hotel", "Plans for Next Few Days Indefinite -- To Be Fete... See More
Maryland's non-importation resolution...
Item #701324
July 03, 1769
PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, July 3, 1769
* The Non-Importation movement
The front page includes an illustration relating to a new kind if water-powered mill. Page 3 has an interesting report of: "A bill for a charitable lottery for the relief of distressed Virgins in Great Britain" which begins: "Whereas, by the great & melanchol... See More
Six scenes of New Zealand...
Item #701245
July 04, 1891
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, July 4, 1891 Among the many prints within is a nice full page, with six scenes, captioned: "Pelorus Sound And Goldfields of Mahakipawa, Marlborough, New Zealand".
A wealth of other prints as well.
Complete in 32 pages, slightly irregular at the spine from disbinding, very nice condition.
Tony Zale wins title... Adolf Hitler Speech...
Item #701225
July 20, 1940
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 20, 1940
* Boxer Tony Zale victory
* Boxing middleweight title fight
* 1st time a World champion
* Adolph Hitler speech
* "Peace of Destruction"
* Reichstag building, Berlin
The front page has a five column heading: "British Call Hitler's Peace Offer 'Old Stuff'" with subheads. (see images) Large portion of the speech on page 6... See More
Eric Clapton, Jim Morrison, Mick Jagger...
1970 Strawberry Fields (Canada) music festival...
Item #701193
July 16, 1970
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, July 16, 1970
* Strawberry Fields rock music festival
* Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada advertisement
* Powder Ridge Rock Festival - Middlefield CT (canceled)
* Mick Jagger - Jim Morrison - Eric Clapton
Page 39 has a nice full page advertisement for the: "STRAWBERRY FIELDS" music festival.
Page 37 has a 3/5 page advertisement for: &q... See More
Eighteen Acts of Congress on the front page...
Item #701145
July 25, 1820
NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT & STATE GAZETTE, Concord, July 25, 1820 The front page is mostly taken up with 18 Acts of Congress, each signed in type by the President: James Monroe.
Other news and ads of the day.
Four pages, nice condition.
Aberdeen, Washington hotel fire of 1949...
Item #701124
July 04, 1949
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 4, 1949
* Lafayette Residential Hotel fire
* Aberdeen, Washington
This 26 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 24: "HOTEL FLASH FIRE KILLS 7 ON COAST" "Screaming Guests on Ledges Carried Down Ladders---Others Trapped Inside"
Tells of the Lafayette Residential Hotel fire in Aberdeen, Washington.
Other n... See More
The Mormons have abandoned Salt Lake City...
Item #701071
July 15, 1858
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 15, 1858
* Brigham Young - Mormons - Mormonism
* Salt Lake City evacuated - Utah War ending
Page 3 has: "The Latest From Utah--The Mormons Abandoning Salt Lake" which notes in part: "...Young and the rest of the Mormons...had evacuated the city and gone south to Provo. The city looked almost completely deserted. Peace... See More
First 4th of July celebration after the Civil War...
Item #701027
July 04, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, July 4, 1865
* 1st 4th of July celebration (reconstruction era)
The front page has some nice coverage on the first 4th of July celebration after the Civil War, with: "THE FOURTH OF JULY" "Preparations for Celebrating the Day" "The Military & Civic Procession" "Our Returned Veterans to be Duly Honored" "Whiz, Pop, Screech... See More
Documents signed by Madison, Monroe, Napoleon... The War of 1812...
Item #701019
July 23, 1813
THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, Boston, July 23, 1813 Pages 1 & 2 have a lengthy report from the Secretary of State, signed in type: James Monroe, & prefaced with a brief note signed by the President: James Madison. Inside has 2 more letters signed by James Monroe, plus one signed by: Napoleon.
A few reports on the War of 1812: "Alarm at Washington" "Blockade of New Londo... See More
Capture of Fort Erie in the War of 1812...
Item #700984
July 16, 1814
NEW YORK HERALD, July 16, 1814 The front page has: "Capture Of Fort Erie" as well as: "Fort Erie Captured".
Inside has; "Copy of a Letter from Captain Porter to the Secretary of the Navy" and several letters signed in type by: D. Porter concerning the War of 1812.
Four pages, nice condition.
1962 Sonny Rollins performance ad... Tony Bennett...
Item #700970
July 19, 1962
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, July 19, 1962
* 1962 Forest Hills Music Festival advertisement
* Sonny Rollins - jazz tenor saxophonist ad
Page 8 has various ads for Greenwich Village area cafes and coffee houses including one for Sonny Rollins playing at the Village Gate nightclub on Bleecker Street.
Also on the same page is a advertisement for a music festival at the Fore... See More
"Mourning" for the Judiciary Act...
Item #700969
July 10, 1802
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 10, 1802 The front page has a black-bordered, tongue-in-chief mourning report which relates to the controversial Judiciary Act of 1802.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, scattered foxing, good condition.
Promoting health-related products...
Item #700959
July 01, 1869
THE MONTHLY ROSE BUD, Philadelphia, July 1, 1869 An uncommon little newspaper with an eclectic mix of content, but it seems to focus on various health-related products and issues for women.
Four pages, 9 1/2 by 11 3/4 inches, various wear at the fold & margins, light dirtiness.
Dealing with Loyalists...
Item #700818
July 01, 1783
THE GENERAL EVENING POST, London, July 1, 1783
* Closing events in the Revolutionary War
* Loyalists escaping New York City
The front page has several items relating to the closing moments of the Revolutionary War, a few bits including: "...Every thing is settled between Sir G. Carlton & the Congress in respect to the claims for money due on account of prisoners, and the othe... See More
Details on the British retaking the Bahama Islands...
Item #700816
July 31, 1783
THE GENERAL EVENING POST, London, July 31, 1783
* Revolutionary War ending events
The front page has a brief letter of introduction written by General Guy Carleton dated at New York: "I transmit...a copy of Col. Derveaux's letter conveying an account of the recapture of the Bahama Islands, together with a copy of the capitulation." signed in type: Guy Carleton.
The... See More
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