A newspapers from Sacramento, California...
Item #573311
January 29, 1868
SACRAMENTO DAILY UNION, Sacramento, California, January 29, 1868
* Wild Old West
* Rare title
This 8 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to 1900, here is an opportunity to get a issue from the old West back when cowboys, Indians, saloons & gunfights were often seen on a regular
... See More
* Wild Old West
* Rare title
This 8 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to 1900, here is an opportunity to get a issue from the old West back when cowboys, Indians, saloons & gunfights were often seen on a regular
San Bernardino, California...
Item #573303
April 19, 1879
THE DAILY TIMES, San Bernardino, California, April 19, 1879
* Wild Old West
This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to 1900, here is an opportunity to get a issue from the old West back when cowboys, Indians, saloons & gunfights were often seen on a regular basis.
Very early for Ca... See More
From Salem, Oregon...
Item #573015
January 01, 1877
WEEKLY OREGON STATESMAN, Salem, Oregon, 1877 This 8 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to 1900, here is an opportunity to get a issue from the old West back when cowboys, Indians, saloons, gold miners & gunfights were often seen on a regular basis.
Very early for Oregon. Little marg... See More
Salt Lake City, Utah...
Item #572999
April 17, 1878
THE SALT LAKE DAILY HERALD, Utah, April 17, 1878
* Salt Lake City, Utah
* Rare Mormons title
This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements.
With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to 1900, here is an opportunity to get a issue from the old West back when cowboys, Indians, saloons, gold miners & gunfig... See More
1872 San Diego California...
Item #572659
February 09, 1873
DAILY SAN DIEGO WORLD, California, February 9, 1873
* Rare Southern California issue
* Wild Old West
This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to 1900, here is an opportunity to get a issue from the old West back when cowboys, Indians, saloons & gunfights were often seen on a regu
... See More
* Rare Southern California issue
* Wild Old West
This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to 1900, here is an opportunity to get a issue from the old West back when cowboys, Indians, saloons & gunfights were often seen on a regu
1873 Old West Newspaper From San Diego California...
Item #572294
November 02, 1873
THE SAN DIEGO UNION, San Diego, California, November 2, 1873
* Uncommon title from the Old West
* Early Southern California
This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to 1900, here is an opportunity to get a issue from the old West back when cowboys, Indians, saloons... See More
1874 Bakersfield, California...
Item #572188
August 13, 1874
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, Bakersfield, California, August 13, 1874
* Rare Old West title
* Kern County
This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to 1900, here is an opportunity to get a issue from the old West back when cowboys, Indians, saloons, gold miners & gu... See More
1878 Salt Lake City, Utah...
Item #571820
April 28, 1878
THE SALT LAKE HERALD, Salt Lake City, Utah, April 28, 1878
* Rare Mormons title - Old west original
* Old West back with cowboys, Indians, saloons, gold miners & gunfights
This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements.
With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to 1900, here is an opportunity to ge... See More
Rare title and small size...
Item #571667
October 09, 1880
SAN LEANDRO REPORTER, Alameda County, California , October 9, 1880
* Rare Old West title
A very scarce and quite small newspaper of 4 pages. A front page item: "A Runaway" is concerning a team of horses, and pg. 2 has: "Another Runaway" concerning a team of horses as well. The single sheet Supplement issue has all of the front page taken up with: "Affairs At th... See More
St. Francis dam disaster...
Item #571498
March 16, 1928
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, March 16, 1928
* St. Francis dam disaster
* Los Angeles, California are
This 22 page has one column headlines on the front page that include: "Dam Death Inquests Conducted" "Latest Check Reveals 202 Known Victims of St. Francis Collapse; Many Unaccounted for" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Light brownin... See More
Mark Twain's death... Special issue...
Item #177847
April 30, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 30, 1910 The prime content within this issue is the content related to the life and death of Mark Twain. The front page has: "Mark Twain: 1835-1910". Several pages include text and prints related to his life and work (see images). The issue also contains: "A Diana of Africa", The First LAdy On South Africa"... See More
E.W.Kemble prints
Item #177846
October 29, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 29, 1910 Contains a great double page print, "Old Man Ananias: 'Welcome, Theodore; That Plank Makes You A Life Member' ", drawn by E.W.Kemble. Also by Kemble is "The Political Juggler On The Slack Wire". The front page has "The Late David B. Hill". Additional prints, news of the day, and period adv... See More
General Custer... Displayable prints...
Item #177845
June 18, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 18, 1910 The front page has the print, "In Honor of Custer". Inside has: "Dignity and Impudence", Blazing a Trail for Motorists", From Grand Opera To Gilbert And Sullivan", "Beating the Monroe Doctrine", "The Schoolboy and the Aeroplane", and more. However, perhaps the two most displayable print... See More
Indianapolis Motor Speedway... Orville & Wilbur Wright...
Item #177842
August 14, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Aug. 14, 1909 The prime content within this issue is the page 7 and 8 article with prints: "How the Wrights Made Good - The Story Of Their Successful Flight With A Passenger At Fort Myer, Virginia, Which Fulfilled The Government Test And Provided The Practical Value of The Aeroplane" (see). Of additional significance is the article (with prints) regar... See More
1890 Auburn CA... mining town...
Item #571260
April 05, 1890
THE PLACER HERALD, Auburn, California, April 5, 1890 This 8 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to 1900, here is an opportunity to get a issue from the old West back when cowboys, Indians, saloons & gunfights were often seen on a regular basis.
Light browning with little staining an... See More
Old Kenyon dormitory fire of 1949...
Item #571254
February 28, 1949
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, February 28, 1949
* Old Kenyon Dormitory fire disaster
* Gambier, Ohio
This 16 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "SEVEN DIE OR ARE MISSING IN BLAZE AT OHIO COLLEGE" with subheads. (see)
Tells of the 'Old Kenyon' dormitory fire at Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio. This site is famous for many g... See More
Visalia, California...
Item #571182
August 11, 1877
THE VISALIA WEEKLY DELTA, Visalia, California, August 11, 1877 This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to 1900, here is an opportunity to get a issue from the old West back when cowboys, Indians, saloons & gunfights were often seen on a regular basis.
Very early for California
... See More
Very early for California
1880 Visalia, California...
Item #571160
February 28, 1880
TULARE WEEKLY TIMES, Visalia, California, February 28, 1880
* Visalia, California
* Wild Old West - Rare title
This 8 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to 1900, here is an opportunity to get a issue from the old West back when cowboys, Indians, saloons & gunfights were often ... See More
St. Francis dam disaster...
Item #571140
March 15, 1928
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, March 15, 1928
* St. Francis dam disaster
* Los Angeles, California area
This 18 page has one column headlines on the front page that include: "Dam Break Charged to Los Angeles" "264 Known Dead in California's Newest Disaster; Searchers Continue to Seek Bodies" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning with mino... See More
Brooke Hart murder... San Jose lynching....
Item #571074
November 28, 1933
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, November 28, 1933
* Famous San Jose, California lynchings
* Brooke Hart murder
This 18 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "ROLPH SAYS PARDON AWAITS LYNCHERS OF HART KILLERS" with subheads and related photo. (see) Loads of text, too much to photograph.
Tells of the lynching of Thomas Thurmond and John H. Holmes... See More
St. Francis Dam disaster...
Item #570426
March 17, 1928
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, March 17, 1928
* St. Francis dam disaster
* Los Angeles, California area
This 26 page has one column headlines on the front page that include:
"LOOTERS PILLAGE RUINED HOMES IN TRAIL OF DELUGE" "Big Force of Police Fails to Check Robbery; Passes Required for All in Devastated Area" and more. (see)
Tells of the S... See More
West Frankfort IL mine disaster...
Item #570111
July 26, 1947
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 26, 1947
* West Frankfort, Illinois
* Old Ben Mine No. 8 explosion
This 26 page newspaper has one column headlines on the back page (pg. 26): "MINE BLAST FATAL TO 27 LAID TO GAS" "Lewis at Illinois Disaster Scene Demands Speed in Compensation Payments" with related photo. (see)
Tells of the West Frankfort, Illinois min... See More
Old Kenyon dormitory fire of 1949...
Item #569761
February 28, 1949
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, February 28, 1949
* Detroit, Michigan
* Dorm Fire
This 26 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "COLLEGE DORM BURNS; 2 DIE" with subheads and photo of the building on fire. (see)
Tells of the 'Old Kenyon' dormitory fire at Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio. This site is famous for many ghost sightings of the ... See More
When Abraham Lincoln was an unknown... Death of Kit Carson?
Item #565239
July 18, 1848
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 18, 1848 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 voted "Yea" and "Nay". Within the "Yea" list is "Lincoln" (s... See More
Rare title and small size...
Item #564755
September 18, 1880
SAN LEANDRO REPORTER, Alameda County, California, September 18, 1880
* Rare Old West title
A very scarce and quite small newspaper of 4 pages. The front page has: "Robberies" and "A Suicide" with page 3 having a full column of: "Local Items".
Other news of the day & many ads. Measures just 8 3/4 by 11 3/4 inches, news agent's stamp on the f... See More
Peter Fetcher Berlin Wall murder....
Item #564501
August 21, 1962
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, August 21, 1962
* Peter Fechter murder
* Berlin Wall - Germany
This 20 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 4: "Brandt To Ask West Aid Berliners At Wall".
Tells of the the tensions around the Berlin wall soon after the shooting death of 18 year old Peter Fechter. (is mentioned)
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise... See More
Ted Kennedy wins Senate seat...
Item #562417
November 07, 1962
THE PARSONS SUN. Kansas, November 6 & 7, 1962
* Edward 'Ted' Kennedy wins senate seat election
The November 7th issue has a four column headline on the front page: "Demos Hold Congress, GOP Gains in States".
This was Kennedy's first election win and was for the Massachusetts' senate seat left by his brother who was then president of the United States.
You ... See More
Edward Kennedy wins senate seat election...
Item #562371
November 07, 1962
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, November 7, 1962
* Edward Kennedy wins senate seat election w/ photo
* Nice headline for display
* From Massachusetts
This 22 page newspaper has a nice banner headline: "DEMOCRATS SCORE BIG SHOCKER" with subhead and related photos, one that shows a young Edward Kennedy.
This was Kennedy's first election win and was for the Massachu... See More
Thomas Mann gains United States citizenship...
Item #561750
June 24, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, June 24, 1944
* Thomas Mann gains United States citizenship
* Anti Adolph Hitler novelist
This 26 page newspaper has a somewhat discrete one column headline on page 6: "THOMAS MANN A CITIZEN" and "Foe of Hitler Predicts Fall of Germany Within Year".
Other news of the day with much on World War II. Good condition.
wikipedia notes: Pau... See More
Three early California newspapers for one price...
Item #561259
January 01, 1880
A collection of three issues of the DAILY EVENING POST, San Francisco, California dated April 9, 17 & 19, 1880
* 3 issue lot of Old west issues
April 9 & 19 are 4 pages while April 17 is 8 pages, nice condition (but two issues have rubbing holes to the front leaf), folio size, never bound not trimmed (desirable), with front pages news of the day and some ads. More news & ads on ... See More
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The Old West from Northern California...
Item #560807
DAILY EVENING HERALD, Stockton, California, 1870 Stockton came into existence primarily due to the Gold Rush of the mid-19th century as was the case for many towns in Northern California. It is the county seat of San Joaquin County with a population of nearly 300,000 today.During its early years, Stockton was known by several names, including "Tuleburg", "Fat City," and... See More
Seven issues from the "Old West"...
Item #559651
A lot of seven "Old West" newspapers, each with a different title from California dating in the 1870's through 1890's. A nice opportunity for a mini-set of different "Wild West" titles at a bargain price. A wealth of both news reports and ads of the day. Keep in mind, issues from this period can be fragile and must be handled with care.
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From Reno, Nevada... Famous town of the Wild West...
Item #559570
RENO EVENING GAZETTE, Nevada, early 1880's. A lot of five issues, all are complete and are in very nice condition. Great to have from this well-known town from the "Old West".
1868 Sacramento California...
Item #557668
February 24, 1868
SACRAMENTO DAILY UNION, Sacramento, California, February 24, 1868
* Old West original from California
* Uncommon Title
This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements.
With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to 1900, here is an opportunity to get a issue from the old West back when cowboys, indians, saloons, gold miners & ... See More
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier...
Item #555138
November 12, 1932
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, November 12, 1932
* Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
* Arlington Cemetery Virginia
* Armistice Day (World War I)
This 22 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "Ten Thousand Men March on Armistice Day" "Hurley Sighted at Tomb of Hero"
Other news of the day throughout. Light brow... See More
Zane Grey death...
Item #555018
October 23, 1939
THE NEWS, New London, Connecticut, October 23, 1939
* Zane Grey death
* American Author
This 12 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "ZANE GREY DIES AT 64" "Coronary Thrombosis Take Life of Well Known Author" "Wrote Novels of West"
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor spine wear, otherwise in ... See More
The Lusitania....
Item #177838
September 28, 1907
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 28, 1907 There is a front page illustration, "Little Nippon Trusts Noble Ally Did Not Hurt His Honorable Toe" by W. A. Rogers. There are two illustrations, one of "The Husking Bee" by Harold Matthews Brett, and the other by James Montgomery Flagg called "Science." There is also a photo of "The ... See More
Wilbur Clark death...
Item #549784
August 28, 1965
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, August 28, 1965
* Wilbur Clark death
* Desert Inn, Las Vegas, Nevada
This 26 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 6-B: "Wilbur Clark, Hotel Man, Dies" with one column photo of Clark.
Other news of the day throughout. Little margin wear, otherwise in nice condition.
wikipedia notes: The original name was Wilbur Cla... See More
Vacation in 1855...
Item #547696
July 19, 1855
THE NEW YORK HERALD, dated July 19, 1855.
* Vacation in 1855
On page 2 under "The Watering Places" are interesting letters from visitors at the following locations: "West Point Highlands", "N.J. Cape May" (has two letters), "Old Point Comfort", and "Richmond & Warrenton Springs, Virginia" These letters take most of three columns.
Altho... See More
1872 Old West Newspaper From San Diego California...
Item #544909
May 28, 1872
DAILY MORNING BULLETIN, San Diego, California, May 28, 1872
* Early San San Diego California 19th century periodical
* Wild Old West
This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to 1900, here is an opportunity to get a issue from the old West back when cowboys, Indians, saloons, gold m... See More
Industrial Series....
Item #177004
December 28, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 28, 1912
This issue is an Industrial Issue and has a color cover sheet over it. The front page of this issue has a photo called "A Recent Ceremony at the Vatican."
In this issue there is an illustration called "Mere Man and the Suffragette" by Kemble. There are photos of "Strange Air and Sea Craft from Europe" and there ar... See More
Item #177679
November 30, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 30, 1912 This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has an illustration called "'Good-by, Ambassador, We Are Sorry to Have You Leave Us" by C. J. Budd.
In this issue there is an illustration called "Lost Ball: Penalty--One Omelet!" by Kemble. The double page illustration is called "The Deat... See More
Humpty Dumpty...
Item #177678
November 23, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 23, 1912 This issue has a color cover. The front page is a photo of: "Britain's New Ambassador."
In this issue there is an illustration called "Humpty Dumpty sat on the wall. Humpty Dumpty had a bad fall. All the ex-bosses And Bully Moose men, Can never put Humpty up again." by Kemble. There is a photo spread called "... See More
Greatest baseball series ever played...
Item #177371
November 02, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 2, 1912 The front page has: "The War in the Near East." Also present is the article: "The Greatest Baseball Series Ever Played," by Edward Bayard Moss, with a related photo. The double page illustration is called "Our Mrs. Partingtons and the Democratic Ocean," by C. J. Budd. Towards the back is "THE FINISHING T... See More
Handsome color cover shows a battleship...
Item #177677
October 12, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 12, 1912 This issue still has the color cover which is more typically missing, which is a very nice print of a battleship (see).
The front page inside shows: "The Democrats' Choice for Governor of New York", William Sulzer. Also in this issue there are: "Baying the Turk"; the second part of the story "Alice in Blunderland--... See More
Aviation...
Item #177675
September 28, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 28, 1912
This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "The Dogs of War."
In this issue there is an ad for the book "Mark Twain--A Biography" and an article called "Progress of the Campaign." Also in this issue there is a full page illustration of "The National Pest--A... See More
Theatrical Number.....
Item #177671
August 24, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 24, 1912
This issue is a "Theatrical Number--Season of 1912-13" and has a color cover sheet over it. The front page of this issue has a photo called "The Attack on New York."
In this issue there is an article called "Progress of the Campaign." There is a full page illustration called "The Elephant:'If I Wasn't I... See More
Item #177669
August 10, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 10, 1912
This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "A New Kind of Flying Boat."
In this issue there is an article called "Progress of the Campaign." The double page illustration is called "Mr. Taft Makes the First Drive" by Kemble and there is another article called "... See More
Item #177666
July 20, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 20, 1912 (color cover not present) The front page of this issue has a photo called "The Opening of the Olympic Games." Within the issue there is an illustration called "The Latest Arrival at the Political Zoo" by Kemble. The double page is a photo spread called "Where New York's Skyscrapers Cease to be Impressive" and ther... See More
Democratic Nominee for President--Woodrow Wilson....
Item #177665
July 13, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 13, 1912
This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "Woodrow Wilson--Democratic Nominee for President."
In this issue there is an article of "The Democratic National Convention" and there is an illustration by Kemble called "'Ready to Ride and Spread the Alarm Through Every Mi... See More
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