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.
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
An "Extra" edition of this famous newspaper...
Item #700956
October 24, 1842
NEW YORK HERALD---EXTRA, Oct. 24, 1842 This "Extra" edition is a smaller size format with the entire four pages taken up with: "A Full Report of the 15th Fair of the American Institute". There are no ads nor any other reports.
Four pages, 11 1.2 by 15 3/4 inches, nice condition.
Henry Clay's lengthy speech...
Item #700955
May 13, 1834
NEW YORK AMERICAN, May 13, 1834 The entire front page and most of page 4 are taken up with: "Speech Of Mr. Clay, in the Senate...On the Subject of The President's Protest".
Four pages, rejoined at the spine, good condition.
Early photography... Inauguration of Franklin Pierce...
Item #700954
March 12, 1853
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 12, 1853 An early issue of this famous scientific magazine, still published today.
Page 3 has; "Daguerrotyping" which is on early photography. Page 5 has: "The Inauguration" which reports on the inauguration of Franklin Pierce.
Various illustrations of the latest inventions & improvements of the day.
Eight pages, good condition.... See More
An Extra addition entirely taken up a speech by John Q. Adams...
Item #700952
April 19, 1834
NEW YORK AMERICAN...EXTRA, April 19, 1834 This entire "Extra" edition is taken up with the: "SPEECH of Mr. John Quincy Adams...on the Removal of the Public Deposits and Its Reasons".
Four pages, nice condition.
Death of Commodore Barron... "West Florida" to be a separate state...
Item #700951
November 09, 1810
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 9, 1810
* Samuel Barron death
* United States Navy
* West Florida secession ?
Page 3 has a black-bordered report of the death of Commodore Samuel Barron. Then a report: "West Florida" concerning a convention at Baton Rouge, relating to governmental items which includes; "A Proclamation" beginning: "The several di... See More
Beginning the development of Florida...
Item #700950
March 13, 1824
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 13, 1824
* Development of Florida beginning
The front page has 3 Acts Acts of Congress, 2 signed in type by the President: James Monroe, one of which is: "An Act to Authorize the Laying Out & Opening Certain Public Roads in the Territory of Florida".
Page 3 has a curious article: "Arrest Of the Dead".
Four pages, never bound ... See More
Act of Congress on the front page... Andrew Jackson as a candidate for President...
Item #700948
June 09, 1824
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 9, 1824 The front page has an Act of Congress: "An Act Enabling the Claimants to lands Within the Limits of the State of Missouri and Territory of Arkansas in institute Proceedings to try the Validity of their Claims".
Also on the front page: "General Jackson" which concerns him running for President.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed,... See More
Mining troubles in Pennsylvania... On the Ku Klux Klan...
Item #700946
April 19, 1871
THE SUN, New York, April 19, 1871 The front page has over half a column headed: "THE MINERS' CONFERENCE" "A Storm & Far From Decisive Session Yesterday" "The Colliers Resolved to Eat Stones Rather than Submit to a Reduction...". This report is from Mauch Chunk, Pa. (to be re-named Jim Thorpe) and relates to the Mollie Maguire's.
Also on the front p... 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.
Early 1967 Bob Dylan... Electric guitar...
Item #700942
January 26, 1967
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Jan. 26, 1967
* Early Bob Dylan & his electric guitar
The front page has a heading: "Brecht of the Juke Box, Poet of Electric Guitar" with lead-in: "Bob Dylan" by Journalist Jack Newfield. (see images for partial text)
It is worth noting that "The Village Voice" was an American news and culture paper, kn... See More
In-house real estate periodical...
Item #700937
April 01, 1909
STROUT'S BUGGY-SEAT CONFIDENCES, Boston, April, 1909 A curious little publication by and for those working for the Strout real estate company.
Printed on coated stock paper, very nice condition, pin holes at the blank spine from disbinding.
Eight pages measuring 10 by 7 inches, tiny pinholes at the blank spine, very bice condition.
Charles Lindbergh, Fairbanks & Pickford, and more...
Item #700936
September 14, 1929
MID-WEEK PICTORIAL, New York, Sept. 14, 1929 Full front page is a photo of; "Air Ambassadors of Good Will" showing Charles Lindbergh and Hugo Eckener, commander of the Graf Zeppelin.
Inside pages have a wealth of photos of events & people of the day including a full page of baseball players, a photo of Lindbergh with future WWII hero Jimmy Doolittle, Mary Pickford & Dougla... See More
The American infantry rifle...
Item #700935
October 20, 1894
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, Oct. 20, 1894 The front page is taken up with text and prints of: "The United States Infantry Magazine Rifle". Pages within have many articles and illustrations on the latest inventions and improvements of the day.
Sixteen pages, nice condition.
Apache Indians... Pirates... The Gold Rush...
Item #700934
April 10, 1849
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, April 10, 1849 A front page article is headed: "Piracy In the Pacific" which has some interesting particulars. Also on the front page: "The New Coinage" which reports on the new $20 and $12 gold coins.
Page 2 has: "Major Beall's Expedition against the Apaches" which is an early report on fights with the Apache Indians in New Mexico.
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Reports from the War of 1812...
Item #700927
January 23, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 23, 1813 Among the reports re: "American Ingenuity" "American Gallantry" "The Heroes of King's Mountain" from the Revolutionary War battle; a full page chart: "A Statement of the Annual Revenue of the United States" "British Love of 'Liberty' " and more.
The section headed: "Events ... See More
Much on the Battle of the Thames...
Item #700926
October 23, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 23, 1813
* Battle of the Thames
* William Henry Harrison
* War of 1812
Certainly the most significant report in this issue is the report of Harrison's significant victory at the Battle of the Thames, during which the Indian leader Tecumseh was killed, collapsing the Indian confederacy & their support of the British in the War of 1812.
Re... See More
The British capture Belle Ile from the French...
Item #700922
June 20, 1761
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, June 20, 1761
* Capture of Belle Île - Brittany, France
* British amphibious expedition victory
* Seven Years' War - Studhome Hodgson
Most of page 2 and part of page 3 are taken up with great coverage of the Capture of Belle Ile during the Seven Years' War.
This event was a British expedition to capture the French island o... See More
A newspaper focused on the mining industry...
Item #700921
January 13, 1871
COMMERCIAL HERALD & MARKET REVIEW, San Francisco, Jan. 13, 1871
* Rare old West publication
* California mining industry
The focus of this newspaper seems to be on the mining industry, as some of the articles on just the front page include: "Improved Condition of the Miners as a Class" "The Labor Question" "The Blatchley Rock Drill" "Spread of ... See More
Brigham Young's state-of-the-union address...
Item #700919
December 15, 1853
DESERET NEWS, Great Salt Lake City, U.T. (Utah Territory), Dec. 15, 1853 An early issue of the first newspaper in Utah, having begun in 1850. This is a volume 3 issue.
Most of the front page is taken up with a portion of the: "Life Of Joseph Smith".
Most of page 2 is taken up with: "GOVERNOR'S MESSAGE To the Members...of the Legislature of Utah". This is essentially... See More
Work to end the Quasi-War with France... This title is not held by any American institution...
Item #700900
February 23, 1799
FELIX FARLEY'S BRISTOL JOURNAL, England, Feb. 23, 1799 The masthead features an engraving similar to the Royal coat-of-arms. Page 3 has reports from Philadelphia concerning: "...state documents relating to the negotiation with France..." to end the Quasi-War. This report takes nearly a full column with considerable reporting.
This title is not held by any American institution.... See More
Ship taken off the coast of Virginia...
Item #700896
December 29, 1746
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Dec. 29, 1746
* Early America trade article
Page 3 has a brief item noting: "The Rose, Witts, from Virginia for London, is taken by a French man of war from Chebectou, near the Capes of Virginia, the captain and crew are carried into Port Louis, but the ship was not arrived when the letters came away." Also mention of other ships from... See More
Uncommon woman suffrage paper from Syracuse...
Item #700893
October 01, 1879
THE NATIONAL CITIZEN & BALLOT BOX, Syracuse, New York, October, 1879 A quite rare women's suffrage newspaper that lasted less than 3 1/2 years under this title.
Mott notes in his "History Of American Magazines" that this publication was financed in part by Susan B. Anthony, and that having failed with The Woman's Campaign she: "...had better luck with the Ballot B... See More
Early 1967 Jefferson Airplane gig ad...
Item #700879
March 02, 1967
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York City, March 2, 1967
* Early Jefferson Airplane small venue advertisement
* First year of Grace Slick frontwoman singer
* Surrealistic Pillow was just released month prior
* "White Rabbit" and "Somebody to Love" fame
* Cafe au Go-Go rock band gig ad
Page 28 has a small advertisement for a Jefferson Airplane gig in Greenwic... See More
Warning to Loyalists who remain...
Item #700875
June 27, 1783
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, June 27, 1783
* Closing events of the Revolutionary War
Pages 2 & 3 have some content related to the end of the Revolutionary War, one bit noting: "...find themselves standing alone in a dispute with this country, neither France, Spain, or America, having now any longer cause for quarrel with Great Britain...".
Also, a little cha... See More
San Francisco 49ers win Super Bowl XIX...
Item #700874
January 21, 1985
USA TODAY, Jan. 21, 1985
* San Francisco 49ers win
* Joe Montana vs. Dan Marino
* Super Bowl XIX - NFL Football
* vs. Miami Dolphins at Stanford
The front page has a heading: "S.F. sizzles" with subhead: "Shula agrees: Montana great" and photo of Joe Montana in action. (see) The front page of the sport's section also has a headline: "It's a 49ers' gold... See More
Reports from America...
Item #700870
September 05, 1783
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Sept. 5, 1783
* Post Revolutionary War America
Page 2 has some items relating to America including: "... duty obliges every importer of tobacco in Great Britain...It is surely bad policy to throw the Americans into new tracks..." and also: "...appears an act of the Commonwealth of Mass. whereby...that from & after the last day of... See More
Title relates to the Jacobite Rebellion.,..
Item #700855
November 08, 1746
THE DAILY GAZETTEER: A Vigorous War; Glorious Peace, or LONDON ADVERTISER, England, Nov. 8, 1746
* Era of the Jacobite Rebellion
* Rare 18th century publication
The title, with the military reference, likely relates to the Jacobite Rebellion which reached its climax at the Battle of Culloden on April 16.
The front page is filled with various news reports from Europe, mostly fr... See More
Title relates to the Jacobite Rebellion...
Item #700854
November 04, 1746
THE DAILY GAZETTEER: A Vigorous War; Glorious Peace, or LONDON ADVERTISER, England, Nov. 4, 1746 The title, with the military reference, likely relates to the Jacobite Rebellion which reached its climax at the Battle of Culloden on April 16.
The front page is filled with various news reports from Europe, mostly from Scotland and London, with the entire back page taken up with advertis... See More
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
The uses of Indian Corn from America...
Item #700842
March 07, 1796
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, March 7, 1796 Pages 4 and 5 contain an article headed: "Indian Corn - Extract of a Letter Received from a Gentleman from America Recommending the use of Indian Corn". The article takes over a full column.
Eight pages, 9 3/4 by 13 1/2 inches, full red tax stamp on the back page, very nice condition.
Early on Australia...
Item #700841
March 28, 1796
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, March 28, 1796
* Early New South Wales, Australia
The back page has a report headed: "New South Wales" which is from Australia. Bits include: "...the natives in the immediate purlieus of the settlement were tolerably friendly...The different convicts, whose term of transportation has expired, have been relieved from any imposition of public ... See More
The Quasi-War with France... Nelson & Buonaparte in Egypt...
Item #700840
August 14, 1798
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Aug. 14, 1798 Page 4 has much reporting on the Napoleonic War with Nelson & Napoleon in Egypt. One bit notes: "...mentioning that Admiral Nelson and Buonaparte had met near Alexandria; that the fleets had engaged, and that Admiral Nelson had lost three ships & two frigates..." with much more.
Page 5 has most of a column headed: "Hos... See More
The X, Y, Z Affair...
Item #700839
September 07, 1798
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Sept. 7, 1798
* The XYZ Affair
* France relations
* John Adams
Page 5 has content on the X, Y, Z Affair, beginning: "It appears, as well by the American negotiation with Messrs. X, T. and Z as by the negotiations in which h the virtuous and open-hearted Mr. Arthur O'Conner bore so distinguished a part...".
The X, Y, Z Affair was a co... See More
The Quasi War with France... Praising the American Navy...
Item #700836
November 13, 1798
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Nov. 13, 1798 Page
5 has a report headed: "Capture Of A French Frigate By An American Frigate" which is on: "...the capture of a French frigate of 28 guns off Charlestown [Charleston] Bar, by the American frigate the Constellation of 48 guns, Capt. Cluxton [sic: Truxton]..." taken: "...without firing a shot. No country in the worl... See More
Early for a non-London newspaper...
Item #700827
June 20, 1743
ARIS'S BIRMINGHAM GAZETTE: OR THE GENERAL CORRESPONDENT, England, June 20, 1743
* Uncommon publication
* 18th century original
It is quite uncommon to find non-London newspapers from the U.K. from such an early date. The various news reports are almost entirely from Europe, plus various advertisements as well.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins which are quite wide, full re... See More
Early for a non-London newspaper...
Item #700826
April 03, 1743
ARIS'S BIRMINGHAM GAZETTE: OR THE GENERAL CORRESPONDENT, England, April 4, 1743 It is quite uncommon to find non-London newspapers from the U.K. from such an early date. The various news reports are almost entirely from Europe, plus various advertisements as well.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins which are quite wide, minor spine wear, full red tax stamp on the front page, very n... See More
Part of the War of Austrian Succession...
Item #700825
March 21, 1743
ARIS'S BIRMINGHAM GAZETTE: OR THE GENERAL CORRESPONDENT, England, March 21, 1743
* Uncommon publication
* 18th century original
It is quite uncommon to find non-London newspapers from the U.K. from such an early date, plus with American content.
Page 2 has: "Plantation News" with various shipping reports, as well as: "...We killed the Spaniards, 15 or 16 of them, ... See More
Parliament debates the Acts passed against America...
Item #700822
April 12, 1783
THE GENERAL EVENING POST, London, April 12, 1783 Page 3 has discussions in the House of Commons subhead: "America" concerning whether: "...to take into consideration a bill to repeal the prohibitory acts passed against America..." with much discussion on it.
Four pages, piece from a bottom, blank margin not close to any text, partial red tax stamp on page 3, good conditi... See More
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
The silk industry in South Carolina...
Item #700808
June 29, 1767
THE NORTHAMPTON MERCURY, England, June 29, 1767
* Silk manufacturing in the Colonial South
Page 2 has reports headed: "America" one of which is from Charleston and the development of the silk business in South Carolina.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, very wide margins, very nice condition.
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News from Charleston & Boston: naval concerns, hopes for a peace among the Indians...
Item #700801
December 09, 1771
THE NORTHAMPTON MERCURY, England, Dec. 9, 1771 Page 3 has reports headed: "America" with datelines from Charleston and Boston. Bits include: "...a chief of the Mohawk Tribe of Indiana...arrived in town & have had several conferences with...Lieutenant Governor...to make a general peace between the Six Nations & all the tribes inhabiting from the Ohio to the Chicasahs...... See More
On the French & Indian War: French have to abandon Louisbourg...
Item #700798
November 23, 1759
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Nov. 23, 1759 From during the French & Indian War with page 2 containing a related item noting: "...In consequence of the taking of Louisbourg, upwards of 20,000 French people, who were settled in different sorts of trade & business in the country round about have been sent away & several small towns...have been demolished...".
... See More
Early Bob Dylan... Woody Guthrie memorial...
Item #700797
January 25, 1968
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Jan. 25, 1968
* Early Bob Dylan photo
* Back from 18 months of exile
* Woody Guthrie memorial
* Carnegie Hall, Manhattan
* Maharishi Mahesh Yogi w/ photo
The front page has a photo showing a young Bob Dylan coming back from 18 months of exile to take part in a memorial for Woody Guthrie at Carnegie Hall. See image for text underneath.
Also... See More
French & Indian War reports from America...
Item #700794
December 26, 1758
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Dec. 26, 1758 From during the French & Indian War with page 2 having: "Plantation News" with datelines from Annapolis Albany, Boston, and New York, all with reports concerning the French & Indian War.
Four pages, 9 1/4 by 14 1/2 inches, partial red tax stamp on the front page, nice condition.
From York, England...
Item #700787
November 23, 1787
THE YORK CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 23, 1787 A nice newspaper from the U.K. The back page has an: "American Anecdote" from the Revolutionary War.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, with a nice, full red tax stamp on the front page, nice condition.
American premiere ad for "Dr. No"... James Bond...
Item #700784
May 30, 1963
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, May 30, 1963
* "Dr. No" - 1st James Bond movie- film
* Opening day (America) premiere
* Actor Sean Connery - Ian Fleming
The bottom of page 11 has a 3 1/2 x 3 inch advertisement for the American premiere of: "Dr. No" This ad is for that very first showing of this iconic film in New York City. I suspect this to be an extremely rare item becau... See More
Death of Red Grange...
Item #700782
January 29, 1991
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 29, 1991
* Death of Red Grange
* "The Galloping Ghost"
* Illinois football halfback
* Chicago Bears - NFL
The bottom of the front page has a small photo with small heading: "Red Grange Dies" (see image)
The top of the front page of the sport's section has a one column heading: "'20s Star Grange, 87, Dies" with subhead and sma... See More
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