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
World War II begins....
Item #700597
September 09, 1939
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, September 9, 1939
* Blitzkrieg - Warsaw
* World War II WWII starts
* Nazis invade Poland
The front page has a nice banner headline: "BOMB SIEGFRIED LINE FORTS; Nazis Strike at Polish Morale by Fake Warsaw Broadcasts" with various subheads. (see images) Nice for display. A few related photos are on the back page.
Complete with 32 pages, rag edition i... See More
Califronia rowing crew wins national title in 1935....
Item #700594
June 29, 1935
NEW YORK TIMES, June 29, 1935
* University of California Golden Bears crew
* Wins national championship in men's rowing
* Long Beach - California
Page 10 has a one column heading: "CALIFORNIA'S CREW DEFEATS SYRACUSE" with subheads. (see images) First report coverage on the University of California crew winning the collegiate national championship.
Complete with 32 pages... See More
The historic Boston Non-Importation Agreement...
Item #700584
May 15, 1769
THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, May 15, 1769
* The Boston Non-Importation Agreement
* Boycott of British goods b merchants & traders
* Rare Colonial Pennsylvania publication
The entire front page is taken up with: "The Speech of Th-m-s P--wn--ll, Esq. in the House of "Commons, in Favour of America" which is an interesting defen... See More
"Black Friday's" 1st appearance in the NYT...
Item #700569
November 24, 1975
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 24, 1975
* 1st mention of "Black Friday" in the NYT
Pages 21 & 23 contain coverage of the Army Navy game with an article in which the New York Times links Thanksgiving and the Army Navy Game via Black Friday. "Philadelphia police and bus drivers call it 'Black Friday' - that day each year between Thanksgiving Day and the Army-Navy game.&nbs... See More
Five issue lot from before the Revolutionary War...
Item #700551
August 16, 1766
(5) THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated Sept. 30, 1758; Sept. 16, 1760; July 28, 1761; May 21, 1768; & May 19, 1772. Each issue is complete in 8 pages and is in good condition, a few with some damp staining & a little foxing or fold rubbing. A nice little group lot providing a flavor of life in England from the period when tensions were growing with its American col... See More
Rare movie prop newspaper from 1942...
Item #700547
January 01, 1942
THE LEIGHTON TATTLER, "Published by and For the Students of Leighton" (no city nor state)
* Very rare movie prop issue
* "Blondie Goes to College"
* Larry Parks as "Rusty Bryant"
We've all seen newspapers used as props in movies, typically with a headline relating to the plot of the movie. Obviously created exclusively for the production of the movie... See More
1929 Al "Scarface" Capone...
Item #700546
March 28, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 28, 1929
* Al 'Scarface' Capone - Chicago Beer baron
* Charged with contempt of court - faking illness
* Best publication to be had - very rare as such
The top of page 8 has a one column heading: "U.S. CITES CAPONE FOR CONTEMPT; DOUBTS 'ILLNESS'" with subhead. Photo of Capone leaving the federal building is on the back pag... See More
1943 Bombing of Rabaul...
Item #700545
November 13, 1943
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 13, 1943
* Bombing of Rabaul -New Britain
* Bougainville campaign - Allied forces
* Carrier and land-based airplanes
The front page has a nice banner headline: "RIP 15 JAPANESE WARSHIPS" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display.
Complete with 32 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, some small binding holes ... See More
Yom Kippur War begins in 1973...
Item #700540
October 11, 1973
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., Oct. 11, 1973
* Valley of Tears - Golan Heights
* Yom Kippur War beginning
* Israel vs. Egypt - Syria & more
* Arab-Israeli conflict - Arab States
* Jews - Jewish - Judaica
The front page has a four column heading: "Israel Reclaims Heights; Egyptians Pour Into Sinai" and related photo. (see images)
Complete with 76 pages, minor spine wear, gen... See More
The 1969 Stonewall Uprising: watershed event for the LGBQT movement...
Item #700539
July 03, 1969
VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York City, July 3, 1969
* Stonewall riots - uprising - rebellion
* LGBT - gay community protests
* Birth of the gay pride civil rights movement
* The best issue to be had (very rare)
The Stonewall Riots, also called the Stonewall Uprising, began in the early hours of June 28, 1969 when New York City police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay club l... See More
Captured slave ship... Bleeding Kansas...
Item #700533
July 11, 1857
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 11, 1857 Page 3 has over half a column taken up with: "The Alleged Slaver Libelled" which is a lengthy & detailed account of the capture of the slave ship Panchita.
On page 3 is: "Kansas News" which is a brief report concerning Bleeding Kansas, the period of repeated outbreaks of violent guerrilla warfare between p... See More
Captured slave ship... Mormons abandoning Utah... Bleeding Kansas...
Item #700532
July 10, 1857
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 10, 1857 Page 3 has 1 1/2 columns taken up with: "Gov. Walker & the South" which reports on the latest from "Bleeding Kansas".
Bleeding Kansas describes the period of repeated outbreaks of violent guerrilla warfare between pro-slavery and anti-slavery forces following the creation of the new territory of Kansas in ... See More
Famous fugitive slave case in Ohio...
Item #700531
July 15, 1857
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 15, 1857 Page 2 has over a full column taken up with: "An Interesting Case In Ohio" which is a somewhat famous fugitive slave case. Much of the report is taken up with the words of Judge Leavitt.
Also on page 2 is: "The Eastern Shore of Maryland" which takes most of a column & is very descriptive.
Four pages, larg... See More
Two Mormon-related articles... Calaveras Caves...
Item #700530
July 17, 1857
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 17, 1857 Page 2 has: "The Wonders of California - The Calaveras Cave". Also a curious article: "Is The Moon Inhabited?".
Also inside is: "Mormon Morality & Religion", an article by Heber C. Kimball. Also: "Army Movements In Utah" which relates to the Mormon War, noting the assemblage of troops a... See More
Details of three hangings... Bleeding Kansas...
Item #700529
July 25, 1857
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 25, 1857 Page 3 has: "The Late Lynching Tragedies In Iowa" which offers considerable detail on the hanging of two horse thieves, noting in part: "...Gleason was composed & quite mirthful, saying he was ready to die...Soper was overcome with grief & not prepared to die. Two ropes were then attached to the limb of a tr... See More
Los Angeles (Oakland) Raiders win Super Bowl XVIII...
Item #700526
January 23, 1984
SUN-TIMES, Chicago, Super Bowl Special, Jan. 23, 1984
* Oakland - Los Angeles Raiders win
* Super Bowl XVIII - NFL Football
* vs. Washington Redskins at Tampa
The front page has a heading: "Raiders defense in Hog Heaven" with photo showing Marcus Allen in the locker room. (see images) Much more in the sport's section with headlines, many photos and stats.
Complete with 100 ... See More
From 1879 Nashville, Tennessee...
Item #700525
April 29, 1879
THE DAILY AMERICAN, Nashville, Tennessee, April 29, 1879
* Early Southeastern United States publication
We seldom find newspapers from Nashville, but here is one. A large folio size newspaper of 4 pages with various news & ads of the day. Very small "Library of Congress" label within the masthead, irregular along the spine, nice condition. The folder size noted is for the... See More
Gene Sarazen wins U.S. Open... Fresh Meadow Country Club...
Item #700521
June 26, 1932
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, section 2 only, June 26, 1932
* Gene Sarazen wins U.S. Open
* Fresh Meadow Country Club
* American professional golfer
The front page of this section has a nice banner headline: "SARAZEN'S 286 WINS OPEN; FINISHES IN 66" with subheads and 2 related photos. Nice for display.
Section 2 only with 6 pages, rag edition, a few biding holes along the spine, n... See More
Capture of a slave ship from New Orleans...
Item #700516
July 28, 1857
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 28, 1857
* Pre CivilWar slavery
* African slave trade
* Capture of a slaver ship
Page 3 has an article: "Capture Of A New Orleans Slaver" with a dateline from Sierra Leone. The account details the capture of the slave ship Adams Gray from New Orleans by the British ship Prometheus, noting in part:"...it appears she ... See More
Two detailed articles on the Mormons... Indian troubles in Minnesota...
Item #700515
July 31, 1857
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 31, 1857 Page 2 has half a column taken up with a report headed: "From Salt Lake City" which is a lengthy & quite detailed report--mostly taken from The Deseret News, concerning the growing tensions and the imminent Mormon War.
Page 2 has: "Utah And the Mormons" with a nearly half column article which includes: &qu... See More
News from The Confederate capital...
Item #700500
January 01, 1864
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Jan. 1, 1864
* From the capital of the Confederacy
Among the various reports are: "The Capture of Our Cavalry at Charles City Court House" "Additional From the North--A Yankee Military Adventurer--Sketch of His Career" "The Confederate Congress" "Christmas At Charleston--Operations of the Enemy" '
From No... See More
Acknowledging the failed effort in pushing north...
Item #700498
July 17, 1863
DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, July 17, 1863
* From the capital of the Confederacy
* Robert E. Lee's retreat from Gettysburg
From the capital of the Confederacy, with reports headed: "Gen. Lee in Virginia" "No Cause for Despondency" "Gen. Lee's Army--The Potomac Re-Crossed" which relates to the return south from the failed battles at Gettysbu... See More
News from the Confederacy...
Item #700497
May 23, 1863
DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, May 23, 1863
* Capital of the Confederacy
From the capital of the Confederacy, with reports headed: "Latest From the North" "Matters in Tennessee--Operations in Mississippi--Organization of Negro Corps Under Banks in Louisiana--Engagement on the Blackwater" "Relative Strength of the Two Armies" "Meeting of Officers... See More
Confederate newspaper from Lynchburg...
Item #700496
April 29, 1863
DAILY REPUBLICAN, Lynchburg, Virginia, April 29, 1863
* Rare Confederate publication
A Confederate title we rarely have the opportunity to offer.
The front page begins with an editorial that dismisses the claim that the war will end any time soon. Also reports headed: "From the Northwest" "The Raid On McMinnville"; various reports: "From The North" ... See More
"Confederate State of America" printed in the masthead...
Item #700495
March 31, 1863
CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, South Carolina, March 31, 1863
* From the origin of the Civil War
This is one of the very few Confederate titles which printed "Confederate States Of America" in the dateline.
Among the war-related reports: "From McMinnville, Texas - Another Daring Exploit of Morgan's Men" "Affairs in the Southwest' "Stirring ... See More
Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia...
Item #700488
December 23, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 23, 1862
* Battle of Fredericksburg - Confederate victory
* General Ambrose Burnside vs. Robert E. Lee
Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC" "Our Loss in Killed and Wounded Over Ten Thousand" "The Fredericksburg Disaster" "Graphic Accounts of the Battle from Richmond Papers" "Th... See More
On the conquest of Montreal & sending the French home...
Item #700467
November 29, 1760
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 29, 1760
* The Surrender of Montreal
* French troops defeated
The back page has a letter from Philadelphia which mention in part: "From Montreal we learn that M. Vaudruiel, late Governor & Commander in Chief of Canada, with all the regular troops...were to be sent home immediately, and t5hat the peasants born in Canada & having possessi... See More
Reporting on the capture of Quebec...
Item #700464
October 23, 1759
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 23, 1759
* Battle & capture of Quebec, Canada
* French and Indian War - James Wolfe
Page 6 has a letter from Quebec has some information on its conquest including: "Were I to describe, in military phrases, the strength, situation, number, and, upon this occasion, uncommon bravery of the enemy...you would not be a little surprized at our und... See More
Battle of Fort Frontenac...
Item #700463
November 02, 1758
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 2, 1758
* Fort Frontenac captured
* French and Indian War
The back page has a very nice letter: "...from an officer in one of the provincial regiments in America...dated Albany, Sept. 15" which begins: "You will hear from many hands the successful blow struck against the French interest in America by the taking of Cadaraque, or (as th... See More
On the end of the French & Indian War...
Item #700457
August 06, 1763
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 6, 1763
* French and Indian War nearing the end
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 6, 1763 Most of the front page is taken up with reports under the heading: "America", with a Perth Amboy dateline, and includes: "The termination of a long & burthensome war, by the late Definitive Treaty, is an event as happy as it is g... See More
Battle Of Waterloo...
Item #700444
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1815 Certainly the most significant item in this issue is the detailed account of the Battle of Waterloo and the fall of Napoleon Buonaparte.Under the heading "France" is a lengthy report that begins: "The second abdication of the Throne of France by Napoleon Buonaparte was alluded to in our last number, & has since received fu... See More
An ominous headline that would give rise to World War II...
Item #700442
November 11, 1918
THE DAILY TIMES, Beaver, Pennsylvania, Nov. 11, 1918
* World War II on the horizon ?
A large banner headline announces: "PEACE CONDITIONS EXTREMELY SEVERE" which would be very prophetic, and would prove to be a motivation of Adolf Hitler to initiate efforts resulting in World War II.
One of the subheads: "Germany Pays Stiff Penalty For Misdeeds", plus photos of: &... See More
Rare advertisements for the antiwar march on Washington D.C...
Item #700439
November 13, 1969
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 13, 1969
* Moratorium to End the War in Vietnam
* March on Washington D.C. advertisements
* Massive demonstration - teach-in
Page 29 has a full page advertisement for the Moratorium to End the War in Vietnam. Page 31 has a similar advertisement for this massive demonstration.
The Village Voice was an American counterculture newsp... See More
Deaths of Abbie Hoffman & Sugar Ray Robinson...
Item #700438
April 13, 1989
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 13, 1989
* Abbie Hoffman & Sugar Ray Robinson
* Yippies founder & Chicago Seven member
* Flower Power movement advocate
* Middleweight boxing champion
The top of the front page has a pictorial with heading: "Death of a Champion" with more in the sport's section.
Also on the front page is a one column heading: "Abbie Hoffman Dies; Yippi... See More
1931 Knute Rockne death photo...
Item #700437
April 12, 1931
ROTOGRAVURE SECTION only of the Detroit Free Press, April 12, 1931
* Knute Rockne photo (death)
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish
* College football head coach
The front page has a 9 x 7 inch photo of Knute Rockne. Rockne was killed just 12 days prior.
Complete rotogravure section only with 8 pages, a little margin wear, generally good.
Detroit race riots.... Rudger Clawson death...
Item #700436
June 22, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 22, 1943
* Rudger Clawson death
* Mormons - Mormonism
* Detroit race riot of 1943
* World War II - WWII
* African Americans taking jobs
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "23 DEAD IN DETROIT RIOTING; FEDERAL TROOPS ENTER CITY ON THE ORDERS OF ROOSEVELT" with subheads. Coverage continues inside with related pictorial. The top of page ... See More
Abraham Lincoln is nominated for President...
Item #700434
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, July, 1860 * Abraham Lincoln accepts presidential nomination
* Republican National Convention in Chicago
Near the back under the report: "Monthly Record of Current Events" is a quite lengthy report concerning the Republican National Convention which met recently in Chicago. Included is a lengthy abstract of the Republican platform... See More
Actress Madge Meredith arrested for kidnapping...
Item #700431
July 03, 1947
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 3, 1947
* American film actress Madge Meredith
* Arrested for kidnapping her manager
The back page has a photo showing Madge Meredith at the Sheriff's office in Los Angeles after her arrest for an alleged kidnapping.
Page 3 has a one column heading: "Actress Gives Up For Quiz In Kidnapping Case" (see images)
Complete with 36 pages, light toning a... See More
Smith v. Allwright decision... Texas Negroes....
Item #700430
April 04, 1944
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, April 4, 1944
* Smith v. Allwright decision (1st report)
* United States Supreme Court decision
* African Americans voting rights in Texas
Page 3 has a two column heading: "High-Court Ruling Gives Negroes Primary Ballot" with smaller subheads. (see images)
Complete with 16 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally nice.... See More
1938 Hans Bethe & the lifespan of the sun...
Item #700423
December 18, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 18, 1938
* Hans Bethe at Cornell University
* German-American nuclear Physicist
* Atoms and the lifespan of the sun
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Endless Duel of Atoms Declared Source of Fuel in Furnace and Sun" with subhead. (see) Lengthy text continues on page 12.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with al... See More
Thomas E. Dewey... nominated for President...
Item #700419
June 25, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 25, 1948
* Thomas E. Dewey nomination for president
* Pre Dewey defeats Truman issue fame
* Republican Party
The front page has a nice banner healdine: "DEWEY UNANIMOUS REPUBLICAN CHOICE FOR PRESIDENT ON THE THIRD BALLOT; RUNNING MATE WILL BE NAMED TODAY" with many subheads and photo of Dewey. Much more inside. Always nice to have notab... See More
Death of John Lennon reported in a newspaper from the city where he was shot...
Item #700418
December 09, 1980
NEW YORK POST, Dec. 9, 1980
* John Lennon assassination
* "The Beatles" front man
* From the city of the murder
* Nice headline for display
Here is one of the more desirable newspapers on the death of John Lennon - it being from the city where he was shot and died.
The dramatic front page announces: "JOHN LENNON SHOT DEAD" with subhead and photo. Much more inside... See More
U.S. Grant's first state-of-the-union address...
Item #700407
December 07, 1869
THE WORLD, New York, Dec. 7, 1869 Most of the front page is taken up with: "The President's Message" which was President U.S. Grant's first annual state-of-the-union address to the nation. Included are various other governmental reports on interior pages.
Twelve pages, a bit irregular at the spine from disbinding, good condition.
Ulysses S. Grant's annual message to the nation...
Item #700406
December 03, 1873
THE CINCINNATI ENQUIRER, Ohio, Dec. 3, 1873 Most of the front page and a portion of page 2 is taken up with: "THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE", which was Grant's annual state-of-the-union address. It is signed by him in type: U.S. Grant.
Within the very lengthy address are his comments on events of the year, with comments on the future as well.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimme... See More
President Grant's annual Presidential message...
Item #700405
December 10, 1875
THE DALLAS DAILY HERALD, Texas, Dec. 10, 1875 Almost all of page 2 and a portion of page 3 are taken up with the: "PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE" signed in type by: U.S. Grant.
This was the annual state-of-the-union address, a tradition from Washington to the present time. Among two of the many subheads are: "The Black Hills" and: "The Indian Territory".
Page 2 also... 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
... See More
Land purchase document from New England, 1752...
Item #700403
May 01, 1752
A part-printed, part-handwritten document by "...Elisha West of Kingston in the County of Plymouth in New England...sum of sixty six pounds thirteen shillings & four pence...absolutely convey...a certain farm or parcel of land..." with the various details. Dated near the bottom at Plymouth "May the first AD 1752" with several signatures, including some remnants of two red w... See More
Two nice engravings in the masthead...
Item #700402
July 25, 1746
THE LONDON COURANT, England, July 25, 1746 The masthead features two engravings, one showing a sailing ship and the other a post-boy 'trumpeting' the news.
Various news from Europe with most of the back page taken up with advertisements.
Complete as a single sheet issue, the margins appear to have been hand-trimmed close to the text but not touching any letters, damp staining at th... See More
Not held by any American institution...
Item #700398
August 05, 1758
PUE'S OCCURRENCES, Dublin, Ireland, Aug. 5, 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 margin tears and foxing at marg... See More
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