Condition of the 'colored race'... Planning for the railroad...

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 16, 1853  Among the page 3 articles are: "Surveys For the Pacific Railroad" which reports on the work being done to find an appropriate route for an Atlantic-to-Pacific railroad, not to be completed until 1869.

Also: "Condition of the Colored Race" which has interesting commentary, including; "...condition of the f... See More  

Great article on life in San Francisco...

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 4, 1853  Page 3 has over half a column on: "Life In California" which is datelined from San Francisco, beginning: "The city is growing rapidly as a consequence of the rapid settlement of the country & development of its natural resources..." with much more, on the early growth and development of this notable Californi... See More  

Map on General Buell in Tennessee...

NEW YORK HERALD, September 6, 1862  



* Battle of Antietam close

* General Don Carlos Buell w/ map



The front page has a nice Civil War map headed: "Operations Of Buell In Tennessee".

Among the front page column heads are: "The Rebels Threatening the Line of the Potomac" "The Rebels Passing Through Thoroughfare Gap" "McClellan's Order to the Army&q... See More  

1872 Marysville: gateway to the gold fields...

MARYSVILLE DAILY APPEAL, California, March 14, 1872



* Rare Old West title



In the days of the California Gold Rush, Marysville was a stopping point for riverboats from Sacramento and San Francisco that carried miners on their way to the digging grounds. A sign on the roadside as one enters Marysville carries the slogan: "Gateway to The Gold Fields." At that time it was one of the la... See More  

1930 Chicago gangland war in full swing...

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 9, 1930



* Thompson submachine gun dealer

* St. Valentine's Day massacre connection

* Chicago gangland wars

* Al 'Scarface' Capone era

* Prohibition & great depression

* Best title to be had - rare as such



The front pager has a one column heading: "BULLET FELLS SELLER OF GANG MACHINE GUNS" with subhead. Photo on the back page. (see) W... See More  

Abbeville, Alabama Negro lynching...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 5, 1937 



* Wesley Johnson Negro lynching 

* Abbeville, Henry County, Alabama 



The top of the front page has a small one column heading: "Acts to Impeach Sheriff After Alabama Lynching" (see) First report coverage on the lynching of Negro Wes Johnson at Abbeville, Alabama.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 40... See More  

Attack on Mers-el-Kébir... Operation Catapult...

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 5, 1940



* Attack on Mers-el-Kébir

* Operation Catapult - North Africa

* Royal Navy vs. French fleet



The front page has a nice banner headline: "BRITISH NAVAL VICTORY TOLD; Churchill's Story; French Ordered to Fire on English Ships" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Five related photos are on the back page. Always nice to have notable ev... See More  

A German newspaper in the 'East Country'...

DEUTSCHE ZEITUNG IM OSTLAND, Germany, March 22, 1943  The title translates to: "German Newspaper In The East Country" with the banner headline translating to: "Crisis In The East Finally Overcome" with a front page photo of Adolf Hitler. Most of the content seems to be war-related.

Six pages, minor margin & fold wear with some foxing, generally good.... See More  

Americans need to produce their own goods... Creeks vs. Choctaws...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, Jan. 21, 1768  The front page has over half a column of reports headed: "America", carrying over to page 2, with datelines from Providence and Boston. The first report is on a call for a meeting to promote industry & manufacture so as to not depend as much on foreign imports due to the taxes. Another item mentions: "...that the inhabitants have ha... See More  

1934 "Sneakers Game" NFL title.... NYG...

THE BURLINGTON FREE PRESS, Vermont, December 10, 1934 



* The famed "Sneakers Game" 

* NFL football title championship 



The top of page 13 has a one column heading: "Giants Capture Pro Grid Title; Beat Bears 30-13" with subhead. (see) First report coverage of the famous "Sneakers Game" which was the 1934 NFL football championship. The New York Gia... See More  

Just the fourth American in space...

DAILY NEWS, New York, May 28, 1962  



* Scott Carpenter orbits earth

* Project Mercury-Atlas 7 rocket



The front page reports: " 'Supreme Experience' CARPENTER'S STORY OF ORBIT with a related subhead & a photo of Scott Carpenter and his wife from shortly after his historic orbital flight.

Tabloid-size, complete in 28 pages, nice condition.... See More  

On the Battle of Fredericksburg...

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 19, 1862  



* Battle of Fredericksburg aftermath

* General Ambrose E. Burnside



Among the front page column heads relating to the Battle of Fredericksburg: "From General  Burnside's Army" "The Burial of the Dead Completed" "What Rebel Officers Say of the Battle" "A Force of 500,000 Could Not Carry the Heights" "... See More  

Lincoln on returning slaves... Civil War map...

NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Jan. 24, 1862  Page 6 features a nice map headed: "THE WAR IN KENTUCKY AND TENNESSEE" with related reports including: "The Somerset Battle".

Other reports within include: "An Interesting Declaration - The President on Catching Negroes" "The Return of Fugitive Slaves" "The President's Position on the Question"... See More  

From the War of 1812...

BOSTON PATRIOT, Jan. 13, 1813  The front page has a lengthy article on: "Impressment of Seamen" which was a a major issue leading to the War of 1812. Also on the ftpg: "The Great Effects of the Non-Importation Law Against England".

Reports inside include: "Black Votes" "Additional Bounty" 'War Intelligence, On the Ocean" "Free Trade &... See More  

Nazi pilot Peter Krug captured...

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, April 22, 1942



* Nazi pilot Peter Krug captured

* Max Stephan w/ photo



The front page has a nice banner headline: "ESCAPED NAZI FLIER KRUG BELIEVED NABBED IN TEXAS" with subheads and photo of Peter Krug's abettor who would be found guilty of treason.

Complete with 16 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins.... See More  

Ben Hogan wins 1953 Masters golf tournament

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass., April 13, 1953



* Ben Hogan wins Masters Tournament

* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia



The sport's section (page 5) has a one column heading: "Ben Hogan" (see) First report coverage on Ben Hogan winning the 1953 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia. Unfortunate for the small report here but still a first report.

Complete with all ... See More  

1908 Woman serial killer Belle Gunness...

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, May 11, 1908



* Woman serial killer Belle Gunness

* La Porte, Indiana murder farm case



The top of the front page has a four column headline: "LA PORTE MYSTERY IS NOT YET COMPLETELY SOLVED" 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 ... See More  

1972 Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty signed...

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Mass. May 27, 1972



* Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty

* United States & Soviet Union

* Atomic - nuclear bombs - weapons

* Richard Nixon - Leonid Brezhnev



The top of the front page has a four column headline: "Summit nuclear accord" with lead-in: "Arms Control agreement" (see)

Complete with 10 pages, small binding holes along the spine/1st colum... See More  

From before the outbreak of war in America...

THE SCOTS MAGAZINE, (Edinburgh, Scotland), October, 1769  A somewhat "generic" issue of this uncommon magazine title with a wide variety of articles from before the outbreak of war with the American colonies. 

Near the back is a half page of reports from "British North America".

The front page has the "Contents" listed. Complete in 56 pages, 5 by 8 inches,... See More  

Nile Kinnick wins 1939 Heisman Trophy...

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, December 7, 1939 



* Nile Kinnick wins Heisman Trophy (1st report) 

* Iowa Hawkeyes - NCAA college football 



The front page of section 3 (sports pg. 27) has a one column heading: "Kinnick Gets real Workout Signing Name" (see)

Complete with 40 pages, rag edition in great condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.



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Alabama wins Rose Bowl in 1946

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, January 2, 1946



* Rose Bowl: Alabama Crimson Tide vs. USC Trojans

* Orange Bowl: Miami Hurricanes vs. Holy Cross Crusaders

* Sugar Bowl: Oklahoma State Cowboys vs. St. Mary's

* Cotton Bowl: Texas Longhorns vs. Missouri Tigers



Page 14 has a one column heading: "Alabama Rolls over USC, 34-14" with lineups and related photo. Also reports on the Orange, ... See More  

Post 1873 Colfax, Louisiana massacre.....

THE NEW YORK HERALD, Indiana, May 7, 1873



* Post Colfax massacre - riot

* St. Martinville Parish, Louisiana

* Unrest continues in the State



The top of page 9 has one column headings that include: "LOUISIANA" "Progress Of The Civil War" "Picket Firing at St. Martinsville" and more.

Complete with 16 pages, nice condition.... See More  

Yasunari Kawabata suicide ? death...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 17, 1972



* Yasunari Kawabata suicide ? death

* Japanese novelist & short Story writer



Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Kawabata, Japanese Novelist Who Won on Nobel Prize, a Suicide" with photo. (see) Also front page coverage on the launching of the Apollo 16 Moon mission.

Complete with 56 pages, good condition.



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Herbert Hoover nominated for President...

SECTION 9 ONLY of the New York Times, June 17, 1928



* Herbert Clark Hoover nominated for President

* 1928 Republican National Convention



The front page of this section only has a banner headline:  "HOOVER: A NEW TYPE AMONG CANDIDATES; The Eingineer, War Organizer and Cabinet Officer Brings His Talents Into the Political Arena for the Republican Party--His Unique Career Has Embrac... See More  

Wilbur Underhill shot and captured...

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, December 31, 1933



* Wilbur Underhill Jr. shot & captured

* "Tri-State Terror" - Oklahoma bandit



The front page has a one column heading: "Wilbur Underhill Makes Last Stand" with subhead. (see)

Complete with 40+ pages, light toning at the margins, a little spine wear, generally nice.



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