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688225

Prohibition ends in the state of Maine...

Item #688225

September 12, 1933

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Sept. 12, 1933 



* Prohibition ends in Maine

* Beer returns - legal liquor




The top of the front page has a one column heading: "Drys Defeated 2-1 in Maine, Old Stronghold" with subheads. (see)

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688224

Death of Sir Walter Scott, and of the King of Spain...

Item #688224

November 14, 1832

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 14, 1832  The front page has a report; "Funeral of Sir Walter Scott" which begins: "The remains of Sir Walter Scott have been consigned to the tomb, amid the unfeigned regret of thousands..." with various details.

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688222

Death of Sir Walter Scott, and of the King of Spain...

Item #688222

November 07, 1832

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 7, 1832



* Sir Walter Scott, 1st Baronet's death



The top of the back page has a report headed: "Highly Important" which notes; "...came up from below with London paper...They contain intelligence of the death of Sir Walter Scott--the death of the King of Spain..." and then separate headings: "Death Of Sir Walter Scott... See More  

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688216

Pope Pius XI... coed education ?...

Item #688216

January 12, 1930

CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, Jan. 12, 1930



* Pope Pius XI

* Catholic believes

* Mixed-sex education ?




The front page has a nice banner headline: "POPE ATTACKS COED SCHOOLS" with subheads. (see) Nice for display.

Complete 1st section only with 28 pages, rag edition in great condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.... See More  

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688212

The Black Hawk War...

Item #688212

September 11, 1832

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 11, 1832  The top of the front page has: "An Indian Battle" being a report from St. Louis concerning the Black Hawk War.

It notes in part: "...an engagement between a party of Sioux Indians and the hostile band of Sacs and Foxes. The victory over the latter was a most decisive one...Among the prisoners...and the celebrated Prophe... See More  

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688205

Bainbridge, Georgia lynching...

Item #688205

May 25, 1937

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 25, 1937



* Willie Reed negro lynching in Bainbridge, Georgia



The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "Body Of Slayer Dragged Around Square; Burned" First report coverage on the lynching of Negro Willie Reed at Bainbridge, Georgia.

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

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688202

The siege of Port Arthur in 1904...

Item #688202

July 29, 1904

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 29, 1904



* Siege of Port Arthur BEGINS

* Russo-Japanese War




The top of the front page is a nice banner headline: "PORT ARTHUR IS REPORTED TO HAVE FALLEN" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era i... See More  

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688199

The Black Hawk War...

Item #688199

July 07, 1832

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 7, 1832  



* The Black Hawk War

* Sacs & Fox Indians




The middle of page 3 has an article on the on-going Black Hawk Indian War, noting in part: "...General Atkinson was to march on that day with the Illinois militia...to attack the Indians who were stationed on Rock River...with a party of 40 or 50 Indians and killed five...General... See More  

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688197

Freed slaves sailing for Liberia...

Item #688197

June 19, 1832

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 19, 1832 Page 3 has a nice article: "Departure of the Jupiter" being a report of free Black emigrating to Liberia.

It notes in part: "...ready to sail from Norfolk for Liberia. She took er departure on the 9th with manumitted slaves. Of this latter, 46 were liberated by the will of the later Dr. Bradley of Georgia; 14 by Joseph Gray...... See More  

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688196

The Black Hawk War...

Item #688196

June 16, 1832

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 16, 1832  



* The Black Hawk War

* Sacs & Fox Indians




The front page has a report headed: "The Indian War" on the Black Hawk War.

The Black Hawk War was a conflict between the United States and Native Americans led by Black Hawk, a Sauk leader. The war erupted after Black Hawk and a group of Indians crossed the Mississippi in... See More  

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688194

The Black Hawk War...

Item #688194

June 12, 1832

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 12, 1832  



* The Black Hawk War

* Sacs & Fox Indians




The front page has a report taking over half a column: "Latest From the West", a letter from St. Louis on the Black Hawk War, which begins: "...Disastrous accounts are brought be every arrival from above of the massacre of families residing near the scene of Indian hos... See More  

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688193

The Black Hawk War...

Item #688193

June 09, 1832

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 9, 1832  The front page has a report: "Indian Incursions" which is on the Black Hawk War, noting in part: "...the Indians, in strong force, were advancing into the settlements on Grand Prairie carrying desolation before them..." with more.

Also, page 3 has: "The Border War - The Latest Intelligence From Illinois&quo... See More  

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688191

Death of famed publisher Hezekiah Niles...

Item #688191

April 04, 1839

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 4, 1839  The top of page 3 has a report of the death of famous newspaper publisher Hezekiah Niles, it noting in part: "...the decease of the venerable and respected Hezekiah Niles, the founder...editor & publisher of Niles' Weekly Register--a paper universally known and esteemed in our country for its ability, candor, and useful cha... See More  

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688187

Resolution limiting the term of the President...

Item #688187

January 22, 1839

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D. C., Jan. 22, 1839 The top of page 3 has an interesting report from "Congress" noting: "...a joint resolution was introduced by Mr. Tallmadge for the amendment of the Constitution...provides that the President shall be elected for one term of four years and be ineligible thereafter..." with other restrictive ideas.

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688186

1876 Yuba City bus disaster...

Item #688186

May 22, 1976

LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 22, 1976



* Yuba City high school bus disaster

* Martinez, California crash accident




The top of the front page has a two column headline: "School Bus Crash Near S.F. Kills 28" with subhead and related photo w/ map. A few more photos are on the front page of section II.

Complete sections I & II totaling 50 pages, good condition.... See More  

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688184

The Black Hawk War...

Item #688184

June 02, 1832

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 2, 1832  The front page has a report: "The Indian War" which is on the Black Hawk War, noting in part: "...an engagement had taken place at Fox River with the hostile Sacs and Foxes & that the militia sent out to meet them had even defeated..." with more.

Also, page 3 has: "The Indian War" being a letter from Le... See More  

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688176

1929 Chicago gangland war in full swing...

Item #688176

August 13, 1929

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Aug. 13, 1929



* RACKETEERING - RACKETS

* Chicago gangland wars

* Al 'Scarface' Capone era

* Prohibition & great depression

* Best title to be had - rare as such




The front page has a nice banner headline concerning the gangland wars in Chicago that reads: "WARNS OF 'RACKET REVIVAL'" with subheads. Nice for display.

When it comes to gan... See More  

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688105

Civil War map of Cape Hatteras...

Item #688105

January 29, 1862

NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 29, 1862  



* General Ambrose Burnside

* North Carolina expedition

* Cape Hatteras map




The front page features a nice Civil War map headed: "The Burnside Expedition. Map Showing Hatteras Inlet, Caper Hatteras & Loggerhead Inlet".

Several front page column heads on the Civil War including: "The Burnside Expedition" "Most of the Fleet &... See More  

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688097

Oath of allegiance required in Virginia...

Item #688097

July 24, 1862

NEW YORK TIMES, July 24, 1862  



* Surprise at Greenville, Missouri

* Confederate guerrillas attack

* Captain William T. Leeper




Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Army of Virginia" "Important Orders Issued by Gen. Pope" "All Disloyal Male Citizens Within His Lines to be Arrested" "Those Who Refuse to Take the Oath t
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688096

Jeff Davis's speech to the troops...

Item #688096

October 25, 1863

NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 25, 1863 



* Jefferson Davis speech

* Confederate president

* re. Chickamauga victory




Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Advance of Gen. Banks on the Bayou Teche" "Interesting from the Texas Coast" "From the Rebel States" "Address of Jeff. Davis to Bragg's Army" which is signed in type: Jefferson... See More  

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688093

Sherman is close to taking Savannah...

Item #688093

December 10, 1864

NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 10, 1864  



* William T. Sherman

* March to the sea

* Savannah, Georgia




Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "SHERMAN'S MARCH" "Highly Important News" "Our Army Near Savannah" "The Rebels Are Reticent No Longer" "Savannah Probably Reached Yesterday" "ARMY OF THE POTOMAC" "The T... See More  

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688090

Jefferson Davis and his government...

Item #688090

March 23, 1865

NEW YORK TIMES, March 23, 1865 



* Confederates falling apart

* Nearing the end of war

* Sherman at Goldsboro NC




Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "THE SOUTH" "Jeff. Davis And His Government" "The Rebel Senate in Judgment on the Rebel President" "The Revelation Of Dispair" "Lee the Forlorn Hope of the Rebels" and more... See More  

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688089

Map of the Vicksburg vicinity...

Item #688089

July 13, 1862

NEW YORK HERALD July 13, 1862  The front page features a nice & detailed Civil War map headed: "The Bombardment Of Vicksburg - Location of the City & the New Canal--Present Position of the Union Fleets." 

There are many ftpg. one column war heads including: "The Siege of Vicksburg" "Sketch of Vicksburg & Surrounding Country" "Strength of th... See More  

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688080

Ulysses S. Grant at Vicksburg...

Item #688080

May 23, 1863

NEW YORK TIMES, May 23, 1863  Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "IMPORTANT NEWS" "The Operations of Gen. Grant Against Vicksburgh" "A Great Battle at Edwards' Ferry" "Defeat of the Rebel General Pemberton" "Heavy Losses on Both Sides" "Details of Grant's Movements" "News From New Orleans" &... See More  

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688075

Battle of Iuka, Mississippi...

Item #688075

September 22, 1862

NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 22, 1862 



* Battle of Iuka, Mississippi

* Battle of Antietam - Sharpsburg

* Harper's Ferry, West Virginia




Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "IMPORTANT WAR NEWS" "The Battle Of Iuka" "Victory of Gen. Rosecrans over Gen. Price" "Capture of Four Cannon from the Rebels" "The Rebels Met in Heavy Fo... See More  

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688073

General Grant and Robert E. Lee...

Item #688073

May 17, 1864

NEW YORK TIMES, May 17, 1864



* Battle of Spotsylvania Court House

* Ulysses S. Grant vs. Robert E. Lee

* Civil War Overland Campaign




Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE GRAND CAMPAIGN" "The Situation In Virginia" "Advices from General Grant to Monday Morning" "Hostilities Suspended by Impassable Roads" "The Troops In Fin... See More  

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688053

The Suez Canal...

Item #688053

March 28, 1863

THE SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, March 28, 1863  The front page features a nice print captioned: "Ships Canal Across the Isthmus of Suez" with a related article on page 4. 

Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, wear at the central fold with a bit of fold foxing.

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688050

Lincoln is tough on peace... Jeff Davis comments...

Item #688050

February 10, 1865

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 10, 1865



* Peace conference

* Confederate mission

* Abraham Lincoln

* Final months of war




 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "The Fight on Monday Last" "Difficult Nature of the Country" 'Temporary Defeat of the Union Forces" "Our Losses Thus Far About 800" "Union Lines Extended Four Miles&qu... See More  

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688047

Sherman marching toward Atlanta...

Item #688047

July 20, 1864

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 20, 1864



* Atlanta, Georgia

* General William T. Sherman




 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "FROM SHERMAN'S ARMY" "Marching Toward Atlanta" "Johnston Driven Within His Defenses" "Early Capture of the Place Seems Assured" and other smaller heads.

Eight pages, never-trimmed margins, minor margin &am... See More  

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688002

Very ornate masthead...

Item #688002

August 13, 1859

GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, Aug. 13, 1859 



* Rare publication w/ great masthead



This newspaper has one of most ornate mastheads including an illustration of a battleship with maritime symbols bordering the front page.

Among the prints are: "The Late War---French Troops Crossing Mount Cenis" "The Late Prince Metternich" "The Late War in Ita... See More  

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688001

Early from Cincinnati... Objections to Jackson as President...

Item #688001

October 24, 1827

DAILY CINCINNATI GAZETTE, Ohio, October 24, 1827  



* Volume 1 issue



An early newspaper from the city known as the "Queen of the West". This is the volume I, number 104 issue.

Page 2 has: "Declaration of Objections to the Election of General Andrew Jackson to the Chief Magistracy of these United States". A wealth of ads, many illustrated.

Four pages, nice condition.... See More  

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687993

Madison's state-of-the-union address to the nation...

Item #687993

December 06, 1809

BOSTON PATRIOT, Dec. 6, 1809  



* President James Madison

* State of the Union Address




Taking over 2 columns of the front page & ending on page 2 is the: "President's Message" being his annual state-of-the-union address in which he recounts the events of the year, signed in type: James Madison.

Four pages, scattered foxing, a bit irregular at the spine, good condition... See More  

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687959

Susan Glaspell wins Pulitzer Prize...

Item #687959

May 05, 1931

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 5, 1931



* Susan Glaspell - playwright, actress

* Margaret Ayer Barnes - novelist

* Pulitzer Prize winners for journalism




The front page has a one column heading: "TWO PULITZER PRIZES ARE WON BY WOMAN" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues inside with photos of the winners. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World ... See More  

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687956

re. African slave trade...

Item #687956

May 04, 1860

THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 4, 1860 



* African slave trade - Kongo

* re. Slaver Storm King escape

* Indictment of officers




 the bottom of the front page has a report headed: "The Slave Trade in New York" with subhead. (see)

Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, a little margin wear, generally nice.

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687953

Byron Nelson wins 1937 Masters golf tournament

Item #687953

April 05, 1937

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, April 5, 1937



* Byron Nelson wins Masters Tournament

* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia




The front page of the sport's section (page 21) has a one column heading: "Augusta Golf Won By Nelson". (see) First report coverage on Byron Nelson winning the 1937 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia.

Complete with 30mpages, light toning and some wear ... See More  

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687950

1898 Battle of Santiago de Cuba...

Item #687950

July 05, 1898

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 5, 1898



* Battle of Santiago de Cuba

* Naval - Navy engagement

* Spanish-American War

* Pascual Cervera loss




The top of the front page has a one column heading: "THE BURNING FLEET" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile f... See More  

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687920

Rare Babe Ruth photo at Yankee Stadium....

Item #687920

July 26, 1931

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 26, 1931



* Rare Babe Ruth at Yankee Stadium photo

* King Prajadhipok & Queen Rambaibarni of Siam




Page 21 has a rare photo showing Babe Ruth with King Prajadhipok & Queen Rambaibarni at Yankee Stadium. Also a one column heading: "SIAMESE RULERS SEE YANKEES WIN" with subheads. (see) Such a photo would only be found in a NYC publication.

Complete 1st... See More  

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687919

Decorative masthead with a front page Christmas print...

Item #687919

December 25, 1858

GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE OF THE BATTLE SHIP, Boston, Dec. 25, 1858  This title has one of the largest & most decorative mastheads of the 19th century with a decorative & patriotic border around all pages.

The front page has a nice print captioned: "An Allegorical Picture of Christmas". Among prints inside is: "The American Steamer Savannah, the First Ocean Steamship&q... See More  

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687917

America's embarrassing entry in the 'space race'...

Item #687917

December 06, 1957

THE DETROIT NEWS, Mass., Dec. 6, 1957 



* Vanguard TV3 embarrassment (day of)

* America's 1st attempt to launch satellite




A report on the front page announces the upcoming embarrassing entry of the United States in the space race with the Soviet Union, with a banner headline: "RUSH MOON LAUNCHING; Count Resumes After 3 1/2 Hour Delay" with subheads. (see) Nice for display.... See More  

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687913

New Orleans from well before the Civil War...

Item #687913

December 28, 1850

NEW-ORLEANS PRICE-CURRENT, Louisiana, Dec. 28, 1850



* Rare pre Civil War issue from deep South

* Antebellum era




 As the title would suggest, much commercial advertising and information on prices of the day. A rather uncommon antebellum newspaper from over ten years before the Civil War. 

Four pages, a very discrete archival mend, bit close-trimmed to a portion of a page 1 margin,... See More  

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687905

Graphic on the 4th of July celebration...

Item #687905

July 01, 1809

BOSTON PATRIOT, July 1, 1809  Page 2 contains a rather large, graphic & broadside-like presentation of the: "CELEBRATION OF INDEPENDENCE!" By: "The Bunker Hill Association".

Four pages, nice conditions volume one issue.

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687904

Explorer Roald Amundsen died at sea...

Item #687904

June 21, 1928

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 21, 1928



* Umberto Nobile & partial crew found

* Italia airship expedition

* Roald Amundsen death ?

* Norwegian polar - arctic explorer




The front page has a one column heading: "ARCTIC HIDES AMUNDSEN AS NOBILE IS FOUND" with subhead. Photo of Amundsen is on the back page.

Complete with 40 pages, rag edition in great condition.... See More  

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687900

Jackson's farewell, and Van Buren's inauguration...

Item #687900

March 11, 1837

NEW YORK OBSERVER, March 11, 1837



* Martin Van Buren inauguration

* Andrew Jackson farewell address




 Pages 2 and 3 contain the lengthy: "Farewell Address of Andrew Jackson" signed by him in type at its conclusion: Andrew Jackson. In it he reiterated his policies one final time. He appeal to the different regions of the country to place their loyalty to the Union above all els... See More  

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687894

Early drug addiction cure ? in 1920....

Item #687894

April 24, 1920

THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Penn. April 24, 1920



* Early drug addiction cure "

* Heroin - cocaine - morphine

* Twilight sleep - coma state




The top of page 15 has a one column heading: "NEW CURE FOR DRUG ADDICTS" with subheads. (see)

Complete with 16 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, a few small binding slits along the psine, generally good, Should be handled wi... See More  

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687893

1930 Hunter College women's basketball photo...

Item #687893

December 21, 1930

SPORT'S SECTION only of the New York Times, Dec. 21, 1930



* Hunter College - New York City

* Women's basketball team photo




The top of page 6 of this section has a four column photo with heading: "Members Of The Hunter College Basketball Team" Also a two column heading: "Early Games Indicate Successful Season For Basketball Team at Hunter College" (see)

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687892

Gallant Fox wins triple crown...

Item #687892

June 08, 1930

SPORT'S SECTION only of The Detroit Free Press, June 8, 1930



* Gallant Fox - horse racing

* Belmont Stakes winner 

* Triple crown clinched




The front page of this section has a banner headline: "Gallant Fox Makes Smashing Finish To Beat Whichone By Four Lengths At Belmont" with subheads and small photo of jockey Earl Sande. (see) This was win # 3 of 3 to clinch the triple... See More  

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687890

1982 Plyer v. Doe... Illegal immigrant children....

Item #687890

June 16, 1982

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 16, 1982



* Plyler v. Doe U.S. Supreme Court case

* Illegal immigrant children school funding




The front page has a two column heading: "Right To Free Schooling of Illegal Aliens Upheld" (see)

Complete 1st section only with 28 pages, nice condition.

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687889

U.S. Marines to Thailand in 1962...

Item #687889

May 15, 1962

THE DETROIT NEWS, May 15, 1962



* United States Marines

* Thailand invasion - Laos Reds

* President John F. Kennedy




The front page has a nice headline: "Marines Get Order to Land in Thailand" with subheads. (see)

Complete with 40+ pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within masthead, some small binding holes with minor wear along the spine, generally nice.... See More  

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687884

Early print of the harbor of Honolulu...

Item #687884

April 19, 1851

THE SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, April 19, 1851  



* 19th century Honolulu Harbor illustration



The  nice & quite detailed print at the top of the front page is captioned: "The Port Of Honolulu, In The Sandwich Islands", now known as Hawaii. There is a nice article on it as well beginning: "It is not many years since Honolulu was regarded as one of the Cann... See More  

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687867

On the Jews at Jerusalem... President Pierce on the sale of Wisconsin land...

Item #687867

June 23, 1853

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 23, 1853  Among the reports inside are: "The Jews" which is a letter from Jerusalem; nearly a full column: "By the President of the United States" concerning the sale of land at Willow River in Wisconsin, signed in type: Franklin Pierce. Also: "Colored Seamen At Charleston".

Four pages, very nice condition.... See More  

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