George Washington responds to the people of Salem...
Item #704321
June 19, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 19, 1793
* President George Washington letter
* Citizens of Salem, Massachusetts
Page 3 has a reply from the President to an address from the inhabitants of Salem, signed in type G. Washington. In the reply he discusses his late Proclamation declaring neutrality in the present contest between France and other European powers.
Page 3 also ha
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* President George Washington letter
* Citizens of Salem, Massachusetts
Page 3 has a reply from the President to an address from the inhabitants of Salem, signed in type G. Washington. In the reply he discusses his late Proclamation declaring neutrality in the present contest between France and other European powers.
Page 3 also ha
Lincoln initiates the building of a transcontinental railroad...
Item #704320
September 04, 1862
THE KANSAS STATE JOURNAL, Lawrence, Sept. 4, 1862
* Pacific Railway Acts
* Transcontinental Railroad
* President Abraham Lincoln
* American Civil War era
Most of the front page and a bit of page 2 are taken up with the very historic; "Pacific Railroad Bill", actually the first of two (the 2nd in 1864) which would provide federal subsidies in land and loans for the construc... See More
Confederate newspaper with a wealth of war reporting...
Item #704318
November 22, 1862
THE DAILY SOUTHERN GUARDIAN, Columbia, South Carolina, Nov. 22, 1862
* Rare Confederate publication
A rather rare title and great that it has the word “Southern”.
The front page is mostly taken up with ads & military notices but it also has: "From Georgia - Reinforcements Arriving--Glorious News" as well as a rousing: "Proclamation From Gen. Beaure... See More
A rare Philadelphia title from 1796...
Item #704316
January 10, 1797
GALES'S INDEPENDENT GAZETTEER, Philadelphia, Dec. 30, 1796
* Rare 18th century American publication
A quite rare title which lasted just one year from Sept. 16, 1796 till Sept. 12, 1797. Actually the continuation of the "Independent Gazetteer" which was later sold to "The Universal Gazette". Just 7 American institutions have scattered issues of this title.
Page... See More
Building the frigate ''United States' is ahead of schedule...
Item #704311
September 14, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 14, 1796
* USS United States construction
Page 2 has a report noting: "The United States frigate, building in Southwark under the direction of Mr. Humphreys, is in such a state of forwardness that it is probable she might be launched before the ensuing winter, should occasion require (We wish we could say as much of the Boston frigate).&quo... See More
Longest continuously published Mormon periodical...
Item #704307
August 22, 1892
THE LATTER DAY SAINTS' MILLENNIAL STAR, Liverpool, England, Nov. 20, 1846
* One of the oldest Mormon periodicals
This periodical, typically shortened to "Millennial Star", was the longest continuously published periodical of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, being printed from 1840 until 1970. This is the earliest issue we have offered.
Articles include: ... See More
General Anthony Wayne & the Chippewa Indians... Citizen Genet...
Item #704302
November 06, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 6, 1793
* "Mad Anthony" Wayne
A page 3 item reports in part: "...from Pittsburgh, we learn that General Wayne had marched from the Miami against the Indians with 3000 regular troops and 1500 volunteers from Kentucky....Still Knee, a chief of the Chippawas, had come into Fort-Pitt, with assurance that his nation had resolved to observe a ... See More
A Jewish view of Jesus...
Item #704297
February 20, 1871
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 20, 1871
* Jewish perspective of Jesus - Jews
* Rabbi Isaac Mayer Wise lecture
* Ernest Renan theory unsupported ?
The back page contains a fascinating article under the heading: "Religious", titled: "A Jewish View of Jesus", with a preface which includes: "Rabbi Isaac M. Wise delivered the first lecture of the course on the Talmud and ... See More
First African American woman to receive a U.S. patent...
Item #704289
August 01, 1885
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Aug. 1, 1885
* Inventor Sarah E. Goode
* 1st African American Woman
* To receive a United States Patent
Sarah Goode is not a name from history remembered by many, but she was a trailblazer. She was the first African American woman to receive a patent from the U.S. Patent Office.
Most customers of Goode's Chicago furniture store were working-class ... See More
Pittsburgh & the steel industry in 1880...
Item #704288
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, December, 1880 This issue is replete with interesting stories and news events with many related prints, too many to photograph.Featured is a lengthy article: "The City of Pittsburgh" which includes 17 prints of scenes of the city & the steel industry. Stephen Foster as well.
Complete in 160 pages, 6 1/2 by 9 1/4 inches, disbound without... See More
1971 Emerson, Lake & Palmer rock concert ad...
Item #704287
October 28, 1971
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 29 - Nov. 4,1971 (vol. 16, #43), which is the same as the newsstand issue for Oct. 28, 1971
* Emerson, Lake & Palmer concert advertisement
* Progressive rock supergroup - Madison Square Garden
* The Doors - "Other Voices" tour concert ad
* First tour without Jim Morrison after death
* Pink Floyd at Hunter College c... See More
World premiere ad for "The French Connection"...
Item #704286
October 07, 1971
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village (weekly), New York, Oct. 7, 1971
* "The French Connection" World premiere advertisement
* American neo-noir action thriller film - movie
* Famed actors Gene Hackman & Roy Scheider
* Car chase fame - Jimmy "Popeye" Doyle
Page 61 has a 8 x 6 inch advertisement for: "The French Connection" for it's World premiere in ... See More
Focused on the history of Haverhill, Mass...
Item #704285
July 03, 1890
250TH ANNIVERSARY OF YE ANCIENTE TOWN OF HAVERHILL, Massachusetts, July 2 & 3, 1890 Yeah, this is not a bonafide newspaper, but rather a special publication devoted to the celebration of the 250 years of this historic town. And that was over 130 years ago!
The entire issue is focused on the early history of the town with serveral photos of the founding fathers, some maps, buildings, etc... See More
1965 soul singer James Brown...
Item #704284
November 25, 1965
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 25, 1965
* American singer James Brown "Mr. Dynamite"
* Journalist Susan Brownmiller editorial
The top of page 5 has a heading: "James Brown: Knocking 'Em Dead in Bed-Stuy" which is a editorial by Susan Browmiller.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it ... See More
1970 THE DOORS Jim Morrison album release ad...
Item #704281
February 26, 1969
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Feb. 26, 1970
* The Doors - Jim Morrison counterculture rock band
* "Morrison Hotel" album release advertisement
* Abbie Hoffman book release - "Woodstock Nation"
Page 41 has a full page advertisement for the release of: "Morrison Hotel", a album by the THE DOORS. (see images)
Page 7 has a ad for "... See More
1930 World Series... Baseball...
Item #704278
October 03, 1930
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, October 3, 1930
* Philadelphia Athletics vs. St. Louis Cardinals
* World Series of baseball (game 2)
The front page has a nice banner headline: "ATHLETICS ROUT CARDS 6-1 TO WIN SECOND SERIES GAME" with subheads and photo of George Earnshaw. (see images) Much more in the sport's section.
Complete with 36 pages, light toning and a little wear at... See More
1965 Newport Jazz Festival w/ Frank Sinatra...
Item #704277
July 08, 1965
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, July 8, 1965
* Newport Jazz Festival - music concert
* Singer Frank Sinatra - "Ol' Blue Eyes"
Page 18 has a report from the 1965 Newport Jazz Festival with heading: "The Jazz Scene: Sinatra Is Not of This World" with lead-in: "Report from Newport" (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare i... See More
1901 Beavertown, Michigan murders...
Item #704276
June 05, 1901
THE EVENING NEWS, Detroit, June 5, 1901
* Beavertown, Michigan murders
* Will Arnell spree killings
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "FIVE PEOPLE SHOT BY A FRENZIED HOTEL MAN" with subheads. (see images)
Eight pages, light toning, some margin wear, generally good. Should be handled with care. ... See More
1964 Civil Rights Movement... Post Harlem riots...
Item #704274
September 10, 1964
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Sept. 10, 1964
* Post Harlem race riots - confrontation w/ police
* James Powell killing - Civil Rights Movement
* Notice re. police brutality & racial profiling
* Lieutenant Thomas Gilligan suspension demand
* Studio photo of Andy Warhol w/ Taylor Mead
Page 7 has a full page notice headed: "New Yorkers, let us justif... See More
1971 PINK FLOYD concert ad... Frank Zappa film...
Item #704273
November 04, 1971
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 4, 1971
* Pink Floyd at Carnegie Hall concert advertisement
* British psychedelic rock group - band performance
* Atom Heart Mother - David Gilmour - Roger Waters
* Frank Zappa's "200 Motels" opening day film ad
Page 45 has a 14 x 3 1/2 advertisement for a "PINK FLOYD" concert at Carnegie Hall. (see im... See More
The Spanish-American War...
Item #704266
July 26, 1898
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, July 26, 1898 The front page is dominated by a map headed: "THE SIEGE OF MANILA" with insets of Brig. Gen,. Francis V. Greene, and Gen. Thos. M. Anderson.
Front page one column reads include: "Hurrying Troops On To Porto Rico" "No Trouble In Embarking" "Soldiers Gather at Newport News" "Not To Santiago But Porto... See More
Reinventing the English language...
Item #704265
October 12, 1850
WECLI FONETIC ADVOCET, Sinsinati, O., Octobur 12, 1850
* Rare publication
[Weekly Phonetic Advocate, Cincinnati, Ohio] This is one of the more curious newspapers of the 19th century.
During this time there was a movement afoot to create a new mode of writing & spelling: to spell words as they sounded, phonetically. Obviously it never caught on, but it did result in this unusual ne... See More
A 1776 skirmish in South Carolina...
Item #704264
October 03, 1776
THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Oct. 3, 1776
* Great year to collect (1776)
* American revolutionary War
* Cherokee village of Tamassee
* Major Andrew Williamson
Any newspaper dated 1776 is quite desirable, but even more so issues printed in Philadelphia.
Page 2 has a report which includes: "There is not a maritime nation in Europe but which privately c... See More
Choosing a location for Congress...
Item #704253
November 23, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 23, 1793
* United States Congress
* Choosing a site to build
A page 3 report from Philadelphia notes: "The President of the United States, having summoned the headed of Departments, Chief Justice and other officers of the Government, to meet at Germantown, to advise on the most suitable place for the meeting of Congress; we understand, their deci... See More
Creating billiard balls...
Item #704251
March 04, 1865
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 4, 1865
* Early billiards - pool - snooker
The front page features a nice print of a: "Lathe For Turning Billiard Balls" with a lengthy article taking over one-third of the page. A nice issue for any billiards or pool collector.
Inside has an illustrated article: "Allen's Supporter For Fractured Legs".
Sixteen pages, nice c... See More
First session of Parliament on the union of England and Scotland...
Item #704248
October 27, 1707
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, October 27, 1707
* First Parliament of Great Britain
A very historic issue as the front page reports on the very first session of Parliament of the newly-created Parliament of Great Britain which occurred on October 23. The union of England and Scotland was official several months previous by the ratification of the Acts of Union involving both Engl... See More
Famous utterance of the 19th century: "Liberty and Union, now and for ever, one and inseparable!"
Item #704247
March 06, 1830
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 6, 1830
* Daniel Webster: "...liberty and union, now and forever, one and inseparable!"
Daniel Webster was a leading American statesman during the nation's antebellum period. Webster's desire to see the Union preserved and conflict averted led him to search out compromises designed to stave off the sectionalism that threat... See More
Creating the Bank of the United States...
Item #704245
November 02, 1791
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 2, 1791
* First Bank of the United States creation
Page 3 has a nice report on the opening of the 2nd Congress of the United States, and this is followed by a significant report headed: "National Bank" with details concerning its creation and organization, including the various men chosen as its directors, and noting that: "Thomas W... See More
Broadside "Extra" from Baltimore...
Item #704244
October 15, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE, EXTRA, Oct. 15, 1798
* Rare broadside extra
Although there were issues of this title in Phila., Boston & Baltimore, this is from Baltimore as the other two did not exist as of this date.
This is a broadside extra, a small single sheet printed on the front only. Such broadsides were typically printed to put urgent or important news into the hands of the reader as ... See More
Washington responds to concerns over the Jay Treaty...
Item #704242
August 19, 1795
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, Aug. 19, 1795
* President George Washington
* Concerns over the Jay Treaty
Page 3 has the: "Answer" of the President to the concerns of the Selectmen of Boston over the controversial Jay Treaty, signed in type: George Washington.
Page 3 also has a report of a: "Negro Insurrection" in North Carolina.
... See More
Russia recognizes Israel as a new state...
Item #704239
May 18, 1948
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, May 18, 1948
* Russia recognizes Israel as a new State
The front page has a two column head: "Jews Say Acre Surrenders, 500 Arab Troops Drown" with notable text that includes: "Russia recognized Israel...".
History would show Russia to be the first major power to formally recognize Israeli statehood.
Complete in 12 pages, nic... See More
Montgomery, Alabama bus boycott continues...
Item #704237
April 26, 1956
THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL, Memphis, April 26, 1956
* Montgomery, Alabama bus boycott
* Integration ruling ignored by Blacks
The front page has a two column heading: "Negroes Sit With Whites On Some Southern Buses". Also a one column heading: "Segregation Ruling Viewed In New Light" and subhead. (se images)
Complete in 60+ pages, binding holes along the sp... See More
A 1871 Jewish view of Jesus...
Item #704236
February 26, 1871
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 26, 1871
* Jewish perspective of Jesus - Jews
* Rabbi Isaac Mayer Wise lecture
The back page contains a fascinating article under the heading: "The Origin Of Christianity" "Rev. Dr. Wise, of Cincinnati, on the Apostle Paul--The Religion of Jesus from a Jewish Point of View" beginning: "The last of an interesting series of lectures by Rev.... See More
A rare title from the Dakota Territory...
Item #704232
April 02, 1884
THE INTER STATE, Gary, Dakota, April 2, 1884
* Very rare publication
* Deuel County, South Dakota
A very rare territorial newspaper from what is present-day South Dakota, five years before statehood. They refer to themselves as the "Gate City of Dakota" as it is situated at the eastern border of the Territory, very close to Minnesota. At the 2010 census the population of Gar... See More
Adolf Hitler loses to Hindenburg in the 1932 election...
Item #704230
April 11, 1932
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, April 11, 1932
* Adolph Hitler vs. Paul Von Hindenburg
* Last major setback before rise to power (Hitler)
* Germany presidential election
The front page has an interestedly inconspicuous article that would have more significance in years to come.
The one column head notes: "Hindenburg States Another 7-Year Term" "German Presid... See More
From rough & tumble Deadwood, Dakota Territory...
Item #704229
June 20, 1882
BLACK HILLS DAILY PIONEER, Deadwood City, Black Hills, Nov. 24, 1878
* Rare publication
* Famous wild West town
* "Wild Bill" Hickok fame
This city would arguably be--along with Tombstone & Dodge City--one of the more famous of all the towns from the rough & tumble days of the Old West, and only rarely do such issues come to light.
This issue is from the "hey... See More
Landmark Supreme Court case on affirmative action...
Item #704227
June 29, 1978
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 29, 1978
* Regents of the Univ. of California v. Bakke
* Landmark United States Supreme Court decision
* Affirmative action upheld - race in college admission
The top of the front page has a headline: "Bakke Wins but Justices Uphold Affirmative Action" with various subheads and photo of Allan Bakke. Much more inside with a few more related photos.
... See More
Wild Bill Hickok...
Item #704224
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, (New York), February, 1867 * Wild Bill Hickok
* Folklore hero of Old West
* Gunfighter & scout
Featured on the front page is a great full-figure print of "Wild Bill" Hickok, one of the most notable names from the Old West who was very much a legend in his own time.
Such a print of him is rarely found in newspapers or magazines, and in... See More
Great Tombstone newspaper printed 3 months before the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral...
Item #704222
July 26, 1881
THE TOMBSTONE EPITAPH, Cochise County, Arizona, July 26, 1881
* Best Old West title to be had
* Pre Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
Few could argue for a more recognizable title from the Old West, nor could any town be more linked to the romance of the West than this one. Tombstone is steeped in Western lore, and the several movies done concerning the gunfight at the O.K. Corral have kept... See More
World premiere of "Friday the 13th" (1980) slasher film...
Item #704221
May 19, 1980
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, May 19, 1980
* "Friday the 13th" opening review
* 2nd week movie advertisement
* American slasher cult classic film
* Lengthy article on Meir Kahane
Page 50 has a somewhat brief review of the movie "Friday the 13th" which opened the previous week. Page 57 has the iconic 5 x 3 inch (not including the locations underneath) advertisement: &qu... See More
1966 Allen Ginsberg poem release...
Item #704217
April 28, 1966
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, April 28, 1966
* American poet & writer Allen Ginsberg release
* "Wichita Vortex Sutra" anti- Vietnam war poem
Starting on page 17 is the release of a poem by Allen Ginsberg titled: "Wichita Vortex Sutra" with lengthy text continuing on 2 other pages.
wikipedia notes: "Wichita Vortex Sutra" is an ant... See More
Much news from the Revolutionary War...
Item #704210
September 28, 1776
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, Sept. 28, 1776
* Rare Revolutionary War era title
* Tory issue from Pennsylvania
* Great year to have (1776)
This was a decidedly Tory newspaper, supportive of the British efforts in America. This newspaper ended publication in June, 1778 when the British evacuated the city.
The front page has an ad for the desertion of two soldiers from military ser... See More
1963 Jules Feiffer "BOOM" cartoon...
Item #704209
February 07, 1963
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Feb. 7, 1963
* Jules Feiffer - American satirist - cartoonist
* "Boom" re. Nuclear atomic H-bomb weapon
Pages 15 through 18 is a four full page cartoon titled: "BOOM" which is a savage take on the H-bomb. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the ... See More
Billy the Kid, Pat Garett, Virgil & Wyatt Earp, Frank Stilwell, Johnny Behan...
Item #704204
August 10, 1881
THE TOMBSTONE EPITAPH, Arizona, August 10, 1881
* Best Old West title to be had
* Pre Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
Few could argue for a more recognizable title from the Old West, nor could any town be more linked to the romance of the West than this one. Tombstone is steeped in Western lore, and the several movies done concerning the gunfight at the O.K. Corral have kept this town in ... See More
One of the earliest newspapers from the colonies...
Item #704194
April 03, 1735
THE AMERICAN WEEKLY MERCURY, Philadelphia, April 3, 1735
* Among the earliest of American newspapers
* Very early & rare colonial publication
As any serious collector of newspapers knows, it is exceedingly difficult to find any colonial American newspapers from before 1760, let alone an issue from 1735. It began in 1719 and only published through 1749. It was the very first news... See More
Creating the Bank of the United States...
Item #704193
THE UNIVERSAL ASYLUM & COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, February, 1791 * First Bank of the United States creation
Certainly the most notable content is at the back where is found a significant report headed: Congress of the United States" with the text of the creation of the Bank of the United States.
It is titled: "An Act to Incorporate the Subscribers to the Bank of ... See More
First mention of skiing in an American newspaper? Barnum's paper...
Item #704191
March 19, 1853
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, March 19, 1853 P.T. Barnum was the co-owner of this early illustrated newspaper which preceded both "Leslie's Illustrated" and "Harper's Weekly". These latter two ultimately becoming immensely more successful. This effort by Barnum and the Beach brothers would last but 48 issues.
Although an illustrated newspaper, perhaps the most nota... See More
Yosemite diagram and discoveries...
Item #704187
October 18, 1865
NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, Oct. 18, 1865
* Very early Yosemite description w/ diagram
The front page has a detailed, column-wide diagram and a wonderful account of a visit the Yosemite Valley and surrounding region: "From The Missouri To The Pacific...XVI" "Yosemite--Its Discovery--Our Party--View From Inspiration Point--Entering the Valley" & more.
The report begins: &... See More
Shipping report signed by Alexander Hamilton...
Item #704185
February 15, 1794
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 15, 1794 Page 2 has a report headed: "American Tonnage" being a chart, by country, of the actual tonnage shipped in 1792. The chart is signed by: Alexander Hamilton, Secretary of the Treasury.
Four pages, some minor foxing, good condition.
(3) 1793 George Washington documents...
Item #704184
November 02, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 2, 1793
* (3) George Washington documents
Page 2 has an address of the people of Alexandria, Virginia, to the President supporting him in his Proclamation of Neutrality over the conflict between England & France. This is followed by the answer of the President, signed in type: G. Washington.
Then page 2 also has two more document, relating to Fra... See More
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