Charles Dickens is feted prior to his historic trip to America...

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 19, 1867  Page 2 has over a full column report headed: "Charles Dickens - Complimentary Dinner Given to the Distinguished Author Previous to His Departure for the United States".

This is a report from the London Times and is mostly taken up with the: "Speech of Lord Lytton" followed by the lengthy: "Speech by Mr. D... See More  

Creating the town of Castine... Benedict Arnold...

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 2, 1796  The front page has a full column on the creation of the town of Castine, Maine, being an Act of the Massachusetts Legislature reading: "An ACT to divide the town of Penobscot into two distinct towns; and to incorporate the southerly part thereof into a town by the name of Castine." with the lengthy text, signed in type: Samuel Adams.

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Peter Kurten indictments.. The Vampire of Düsseldorf...

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 2, 1931



* Peter Kurten indictments

* German serial killer - rapist

* Vampire of Dusseldorf - monster



The top of page 11 has a one column heading: "'JACK THE RIPPER' MUST FACE TRIAL FOR 13 MURDERS" with subhead. (see)

Complete with 34 pages, rag edition in great condition. A few small binding holes along the spine. ... See More  

President Washington unites all patriotic hearts...

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 4, 1795  Page 2 has a report from Philadelphia noting: "The President has returned here from Mount Vernon. The reception he every where meets shews he unites in him all patriotic hearts...".

Four pages, scattered foxing, good condition.

On the battle of Bull Run...

WESTERN CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE, Cincinnati, Ohio, July 24, 1861  



* 1st Battle of Bull Run - Manassas, Virginia

* 1st major land battle of the American Civil War



The front page begins with a lengthy editorial report on the Battle of Bull Run, the first notable battle of the Civil War. Also on the front page: "Civil War vs. Rebellion".

Reports inside include: "The ... See More  

WESTERN CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE, Cincinnati, Ohio, Dec. 17, 1862  Although the title would suggest mostly religious content, there is also much reporting on the on-going Civil War.

Among war-related reports are: "Latest From Burnside" "The War For the Union" & "The Crossing of the Rappahannock Accomplished".

Eight pages, nice condition.

A Thomas Jefferson letter from 1779...

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, June 7, 1803  Page 2 has an article headed: "Mr. Jefferson's Paper Money Tender to Mr. Gabriel Jones of Rockingham County" which includes a letter dated at Monticello, April 29, 1779 signed in type: Th. Jefferson.

Four pages, good condition.

Early for Western Pennsylvania...

THE PITTSBURGH RECORDER, Pennsylvania, Oct. 24, 1822  A volume one issue of a quite uncommon and very early religious periodical from Western Penna.

Sixteen pages various foxing throughout, 5 1/4 by 8 1/2 inches, good condition.

Two single sheet "Extra" issues from 1794...

DUNLAP & CLAYPOOLE'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER EXTRA, Philadelphia, Nov. 29, 1794



* 18th century runaway slave ad



A single sheet "Extra" edition. The front page taken up with ads with a runaway slave ad headed: "Twenty Dollars Reward" (see)

Complete as a single sheet issue, never-trimmed margins, nice condition.... See More  

Adolf Hitler as Führer... Europe trembles...

SECTION 8 only of the New York Times, August 12, 1934



* Adolf Hitler becomes Führer of Germany

* Europe braces itself for possible war



The front page of this section has a banner headline: "WAR OR PEACE?--EUROPE'S BALANCE SHEET" with subhead, 3 related photos and map. 1934 was a very tumultuous time in Germany with the recent appointment of Adolph Hitler as ... See More  

Follow-up to the Second Battle of Bull Run...

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1934 "Uiver" airplane crash disaster....

THE DETROIT NEWS, Dec. 21, 1934



* KLM Douglas DC-2 'Uiver'

* Airplane crash disaster

* Iraq desert



The top of the front page has a seven column headline: "Air Derby Winner Crashes; 7 Die" with subheads. (see)

Complete with 48 pages, rag edition in great condition.

Adolf Hitler made chancellor of Germany...

THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, January 30, 1933



* Adolph Hitler becoming chancellor (day of)

* Nazi Germany begins climb to total power

* First event that led to the eventual Jewish Holocaust



The front page has a one column heading: "Von Papen Seeks Support Of Both Nazis, Centrists"dictatorship and the cornerstone of the Jewish Holocaust.

with subheads.(see) Adolph Hitler woul... See More  

Albert Einstein receives 'keys' to NYC....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 14, 1930



* Albert Einstein's visit to America

* Receives "keys" to New York City



The front page has a one column heading: "EINSTEIN RECEIVES 'KEYS' TO THE CITY" with subheads. (see) Lengthy text continues inside. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication, especially on this topic.

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Heartley Hunk Anderson named Notre Dame football coach....

SECTION 2 (sports) only of the Chicago Daily Tribune, April 11, 1931



* Heartley 'Hunk' Anderson named new head coach

* Notre Dame Fighting Irish college football team

* Post Knute Rockne airplane crash death



The front page of this section has a banner headline: "ANDERSON NAMED NOTRE DAME GRID CHIEF" with subheads and 2 related photos. (see) Nice for display. First report ... See More  

Jefferson responsible for attacks upon Washington & Adams...

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, Nov. 4, 1802  Page 2 has a letter which is very critical of Thomas Jefferson, ascribing to him attacks upon Washington and Adams. 

The front page has a lengthy ad for the sale of a book: "Life of General Washington..." with much detail.

Four pages, good condition.

Caribou Bill death... Yukon gold rush...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 3, 1933



* Caribou Bill death

* Yukon gold rush

* Dog sled fame



The top of page 19 has a one column heading: "W. F. COOPER DEAD; FAMOUS IN YUKON" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the death of William F. Cooper, known for his exploits in the gold region of Alaska. I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event... See More  

1935 Garrettsville, Ohio train robbery...

THE DETROIT NEWS, November 8, 1935 



* Garrettsville, Portage co., Ohio train robbery

* Gangsters Alvin Karpis -  Ma Barker gang



The top of page 17 has a one column heading: "'West West' gang Hunted" with subhead: "Mail Train Is Robbed of More Than $40,000" Karpis was member of the Ma Barker Gang, and was Public Enemy No. 1 at the time.

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Charles Lindbergh's flight to the Orient...

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, August 3, 1931



* Aviator Charles Lindbergh & Anne Morrow

* Land at Churchill, Hudson Bay, Manitoba, Canada

* Airplane flight to the Orient - Japan



The front page has a nice banner headline: "LINDBERGHS FIGHT GALE, SAFE" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. two related photos and heading are on the back page.

Complete with 36 pages, rag edition in ni... See More  

2003 Shaun White photo... X Games...

CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, Aug. 16, 2003



*A  Shaun White skateboarding photo

* X games at the Staples Center

* Movie advertisements



The front page of this section has a action photo showing a young Shaun White at the X Games at the Staples Center in Los Angeles with heading: "Scare Masters" (see) Coverage continues inside. Also some nice movie advertise... See More  

Pretty Boy Floyd is shot... Day of death...

NEW YORK TIMES, October 22, 1934 



* Charles Pretty Boy Floyd

* Public enemy No. 1 shot (killed)



The top of page 16 has an article headed: "Posses Hunt Floyd In Dense Ohio Woods" "Outlaw Believed to Have Been Wounded in Gun Battle Which Trapped Richetti" (see) Floyd would die of his wounds on this day.

Complete in 42 pages, a little spine wear, generally in very nic... See More  

Mary Todd Lincoln declared insane...

BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Penn. May 20, 1875



* Mary Todd Lincoln INSANE

* President Abraham's wife



The front page has somewhat inconspicuous report that begins with: "Mrs. Lincoln, widow of President Lincoln, has been adjudged insane by the County Court at Chicago..." (see)

Complete in 4 pages, nice condition.

Harvard's 'special' commencement on the end of the Civil War... Slavery abolished in Georgia...

NEW YORK TIMES, July 25, 1865 



* Harvard University commencement

* Georgia no longer a slave state

* Post civil war reconstruction era



The entire front page features the coverage of "HARVARD" "Culmination of the Grand Commencement" which concludes on the back page.

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1912 John Burroughs photo... naturalist...

THE GREENSBORO PATRIOT, North Carolina, June 6, 1912



* Naturalist John Burroughs photo

* Nature essayist - conservation movement



The top of page 10 has a two column photo of John Burroughs with heading: "Enemy Of The Nature Faker" with very brief text. (see)

Complete with 12 pages, light toning, very small library stamp within the masthead, minor margin wear, generally good.... See More  

Benita von Falkenhayn beheaded... Zelda Sears death...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 20, 1935



* Benita von Falkenhayn guillotine execution

* Zelda Sears death - American actress



The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Nazis to Behead Two Men; Women Faced Axe Calmly" with subhead. (see) Coverage on the guillotine executions which included Benita von Falkenhayn for spying for the Second Polish Republic.

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