Lou Gehrig, as "Harry Lewis", plays baseball in 1921...
Item #699514
June 13, 1921
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, June 13, 1921 The sports page (page 2) has a very intriguing report on the early career of famed baseball player Lou Gehrig. See the paragraph below from Wikipedia on how he used an assumed name to (illegally) play early baseball:
"...He then studied engineering at Columbia University for two years, finding the schoolwork difficult before lea... See More
Early title from London...
Item #699483
July 08, 1746
THE DAILY GAZETTEER, London, England, July 8, 1746 Various European reports throughout with advertisements on the back page. The front page has some items relating to the Jacobite Rebellion.
Complete as a single sheet issue, 9 1/2 by 14 1/4 inches, trimmed at the margins but not affecting any letters or words, nice condition.
One of the less common, early titles...
Item #699469
October 13, 1708
THE REHEARSAL, London, Oct. 13, 1708 A fine single sheet newspaper which lasted only 6 years. It was published by Charles Leslie, considered a violent controversialist who was virtually inextinguishable. Another source notes: "...in August 1704, he had started, in opposition to the ‘Observator’ and Defoe's ‘Review,’ a periodical entitled ‘The Rehears
... See More
King Philip's War: the first war in America...
Item #699467
August 19, 1675
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, August 19, 1675 The significance of what is known as "King Philip's War" is lost with most Americans, but the event cannot be over-stated.
This was America's first war, and the only newspaper in existence to report it was this title. As Wikipedia notes, this was an armed conflict between Native American inhabitants of present-day New England an... See More
Just the second issue of this title we have offered...
Item #699462
March 05, 1741
THE LONDON & COUNTRY JOURNAL: WITH THE HISTORY OF THE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT, London, March 5, 1741 This is only the second issue of this title we have offered.
This is Crane & Kaye title #387, existing from 1739 to 1741. Only one American institution has any issues of this title.
Four pages, 7 1/2 by 9 1/2 inches, close-trimmed at some margins cause some letter shaving, and loss ... See More
Trout fishing... The Klondike country...
Item #699414
April 01, 1899
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 1, 1899 Full front page illus. of "Holy Week in the Philippines - The Good Friday Procession at Cavite." Inside is a full page of illus. of "Peking - The American Legation and Its Intercourse with the Chinese Court."
The print is a great doublepage centerfold by famed artist A. B. Frost: "Trout Fishing - 'Well Hooked'... See More
Nice banner headline on World War I...
Item #699343
May 08, 1918
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, May 8, 1918 Banner headline on World War I: "AUSTRALIANS DRIVE BACK HUNS" plus also: "Threaten Existence of British Cabinet" "U. S. Gets Code Of Germans" "Advance Made At Three Points" and more.
Complete in 12 pages, address label in the headline, library stamp in the masthead, nice condition.... See More
Just the second issue of this title we've offered...
Item #698885
June 11, 1808
THE IMPERIAL WEEKLY GAZETTE, London, June 11, 1808
* Rare early 19th century publication
I don't know if this is a scarce title, but I'm surprised this is just the second issue we have encountered in our 50+ years. Almost entirely political & financial reporting from England, no advertisements, red ink stamp in the masthead, 4 pages, very nice condition.
AI notes: The Imperial... See More
From the small Caribbean island of Grenada...
Item #698818
September 03, 1808
ST. GEORGE'S CHRONICLE, AND GRENADA GAZETTE, Sept. 3, 1808 As might be imagined it is very difficult to find early newspapers from the Caribbean. Grenada is in the far southern portion of the Caribbean, just off the coast of South America, St. George being the capital.
Four pages, never bound no trimmed, about one-fifth of the front leaf is torn away, otherwise minimal wear at the margi... See More
Reporting on the spirit world...
Item #698817
January 15, 1853
SPIRITUAL TELEGRAPH, New York, January 15, 1853 The masthead notes; "Devoted To The Illustration of Spiritual Intercourse", focused on the spirit world. This is the volume 1, number 37 issue. This is the first of this title we have offered.
Among the articles: 'An Hour With the Spirits" "An Honorable Medium" "Another Convert to Immortality" and more.
... See More
"Dinner In The Steerage Of A French Transatlantic Liner" & Thanksgiving preparations...
Item #698808
November 22, 1890
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Nov. 22, 1890 (with Supplement containing: "Dinner In The Steerage Of A French Transatlantic Liner", by T. de Thulstrup)
Also included: Full ftpg: 'At the Horse Show, Madison Square Garden'; Fullpg: 'The Day Before Thanksgiving' shows cooks preparing the meal; Doublepage centerfold: 'A Wedding in the Chinese Quarter--Mott St., N.Y.'; Halfpg. ... See More
Neil Armstrong steps on the moon in 1969...
Item #698311
July 21, 1969
WAPAKONETA DAILY NEWS, Ohio, July 21, 1969 A great issue on this significant event as this newspaper is from Neil Armstrong's hometown. Typically issues of this date carried the headline: "Man Walks On Moon" but this hometown newspaper personalized the report honoring their local hero with: "NEIL STEPS ON THE MOON".
This is likely the only newspaper in the country wi... See More
Filled with political content...
Item #698297
October 18, 1918
OFFICIAL U. S. BULLETIN, Washington, D.C., Oct. 18, 1918 As noted in the masthead: "Published Daily under order of The President of the U.S. by Committee on Public Information."
Filled with political content, complete in 24 pages, 9 by 11 1/2 inches, very nice condition.
The "Flood Special" printed entirely in red ink...
Item #698295
March 16, 1907
WHEELING DAILY NEWS, West Virginia, March 16, 1907 Printed above the masthead is: "1907 FLOOD SPECIAL" with the banner headline noting: "RIVER IS YIELDING UP ITS DEAD" with related subheads including: "The City A Scene of Desolation" "Victims' Bodies Are Recovered" and more on the historic flooding of the Ohio River.
The front page has: &quo... See More
Heightened tensions during the Cuban blockade...
Item #698294
October 23, 1962
NEW YORK HERALD TRIBUNE, Oct. 23, 1962 The headline announces: "We Blockade Cuba - Soviet Ships With Missiles; K's Choice---War or Peace?" with related subheads and two maps showing the: "Area of Crisis..." "K" stands for Khrushchev).
The outer leaves only of the first section, being pages 1, 2, 21 & 22. Nice condition.
Events from the Cold War...
Item #698293
September 19, 1960
THE KETCHIKAN DAILY NEWS, Alaska, Sept. 19, 1960 The front page reports Khrushchev's arrival in New York to attend a United Nations session: "Khrushchev Gets Cold Reception" with more.
Also on the front page: "Castro Arrives in New York" and a photo of Mrs. Marjorie Lennox, a secretary at the U.S. Embassy in Havana, Cuba, headed: "Jailed in Havana".
Comple... See More
For the sons of American veterans...
Item #698292
December 01, 1908
THE BANNER, Dwight, Illinois, December, 1908 As noted in the masthead this is the: "Official Organ Sons of Veterans" and calls itself the: "Patriotic Journal of American".
A handsome, patriotic masthead.
Sixteen pages, 11 by 15 1//2 inches, printed on glossy-stock newsprint, nice condition.
A product of the "amateur press"...
Item #697586
December 01, 1877
THE OHIO SPY, Springfield, December, 1877 This is a product of the amateur press, an avocation for amateur printers which was popular in the latter part of the 19th century. They were typically small in size and short-lived.
Four pages, 7 1/4 by 10 1/4 inches, very nice condition.
A product of the "amateur press"...
Item #697583
February 01, 1879
THE AMATEUR HOOSIER, Bellmore, Indiana, February, 1879
This is one of a number of amateur newspapers, the creation of which was a popular avocation in the latter part of the 19th century. They were typically small in size and had a short lifespan.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, 12 by 9 inches, good condition.
Existed to report on the Buffalo Industrial Fair...
Item #697582
August 21, 1888
THE ILLUSTRATED BUFFALO JOURNAL of the INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIAL FAIR, New York, Aug. 21, 1888 A newspaper which existed to report on the International Industrial Fair at the time. This is the volume 1, number 6 issue, and we suspect it did not exist beyond a year.
This newspaper is not listed in Gregory's "Union List of Newspapers".
Prints on the front page and within focused... See More
Earliest newspaper from Orlando we have offered... A flying machine described...
Item #697581
October 25, 1883
ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER, Orlando, Florida, Oct. 25, 1883 This is the earliest newspaper we have offered from Orlando. A typical newspaper of the day with a variety of news reports including a front page item: "A Flying Machine" which is very descriptive of it.
Gregory's "Union List of Newspapers" notes that only one institution has more than a single issue of this ne... See More
Focused on the agriculture industry in Florida...
Item #697580
June 25, 1879
THE FLORIDA AGRICULTURIST, DeLand, Volusia County, June 25, 1879 As the title would suggest this newspaper is focused on the agriculture industry in Florida, this being a volume 2 issue. Many advertisements as well.
This newspaper is not listed in Gregory's "Union List of Newspapers".
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed so it folds out to one large sheet, good conditio... See More
For veterans of the Grand Army of the Republic...
Item #697577
October 20, 1883
GRAND ARMY SCOUT AND SOLDIERS MAIL, Philadelphia, Oct. 20, 1883 Although this is a volume 2 issue, this is just the second issue we have discovered in our 50+ years.
This newspaper is not listed in Gregory's "Union List of Newspapers".
The newspaper was intended to be subscribed to by veterans of the Civil War, with many articles reflective of battles and events from some 20 ... See More
On the upcoming "match of the century"... Early baseball...
Item #696350
November 26, 1859
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Nov. 26, 1859 It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage".
Inside has: "Fistiana - The Championship of the World--Heenan vs. Sayers".
This article was in anticipation of what is considered the first world title international boxing match held on April 17, 1860 between... See More
Encounters with a pirate & his crew on the Atlantic coast...
Item #696307
November 22, 1766
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 22, 1766 The front page has over half a column of news headed: "America" which includes problems with pirates: "...to acquaint the merchants trading to this place that the coast is very much infested with pirates; and that one in particular is a schooner, copper-sheathed, commanded by one Hide, has on board 34 men...She cruises between the r... See More
Major Rogers takes Detroit for the British...
Item #696166
April 04, 1761
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 4, 1761 Page 5 As reports datelined from Boston, Charleston, and Georgia concerning the ongoing French & Indian War.
Bits include: "...advice that Major Rogers on his way to Detroit, met with no opposition from the Indians...that the Major having taken possession of Detroit, he sent the French garrison to Pennsylvania & a detachment...... See More
Very famous anti-slavery newspaper... On the Fugitive Slave Law...
Item #695938
May 29, 1851
THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., May 29, 1851 An anti-slavery newspaper which is best known for its link to the best selling novel of the 19th century, "Uncle Tom's Cabin" by Harriet Beecher Stowe. This historic work first appeared as a 41-week serial in The National Era, starting on June 5, 1851.
The complete serialization appeared almost entirely in the National Era be
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Uncle Tom's Cabin: the serialization before it became a book...
Item #695884
June 26, 1851
THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., June 26, 1851 The front page of this anti-slavery newspaper is very significant, as it contains chapter 5 of: "Uncle Tom's Cabin: Or, Life Among the Lowly. by Mrs. H. B. Stowe".
This newspaper is forever linked to the best-selling novel of the 19th century, "Uncle Tom's Cabin". This historic work first appeared as a 41-week ser... See More
The Creek Indian War... Battle of Beaver Dams...
Item #695201
August 03, 1813
THE WAR, New York, Aug. 3, 1813 Could any other title better define the focus of this newspaper?
Most of the front page is taken up with: "Impressed Seamen", one of the causes of the War of 1812, with the balance of the front page taken up with: "Creek Indians" with much on Col. Hawkins & the Creek War, carrying over to page 2.
Other war items inside include: "... See More
Mobile, Alabama, becoming the center of the fur trade...
Item #694704
September 29, 1764
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 29, 1764 The front page has a letter from Pensacola noting in part: "This day week I came from Mobille; the land there is much better & will be the center of the skin trade which is esteemed the best in all North America..." with more.
Eight pages, 8 1/4 by 11 1/4 inches, nice condition.
Early newspaper from Harrisburg...
Item #694459
November 12, 1803
THE ORACLE OF DAUPHIN, AND HARRISBURGH ADVERTISER, Pennsylvania, Nov. 12, 1803 An issue from our private collection, saved because it is quite rare from this early year as well as being in great condition. The only other issue we've offered in the last 12+ years was dated 1820.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, very nice condition.
Very rare, short-lived, Philadelphia newspaper...
Item #694456
February 18, 1797
THE DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Feb. 18, 1797 Although the title might seem common this is actually a quite scarce newspaper. It existed as this title from February 11 thru July 3, 1797, less than 5 months, and was continued by "Carey's Daily Advertiser" until just September 12.
This is issue #11. In our 47 years we have never offered this title before now.
Four pages wit... See More
The South to force slaves into the military...
Item #694453
December 20, 1864
DAILY EXAMINER, Richmond, Virginia, Dec. 20, 1864
* Rare rebel publication
Not just a newspaper from the Confederacy, but from the capital of the Confederate states.
The front page has: "The War News" with subheads "Southwestern Virginia" & "Savannah". Also: "City Intelligence" "A Timely Invention" "The Soldiers' Christma... See More
Arrival of General Forbes... Cannons for South Carolina...
Item #694051
March 13, 1759
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 13, 1759 Page 5 has several reports under the heading: "America" including mention that cannons and other "stores" were expected: "...at South Carolina to put that valuable province in a good posture of defense." And mention from Phila. that: "...his Excellency General Forbes arrived in town when the guns of the fort wer... See More
Pennsylvania governor speaks... Nice reporting on the French & Indian War...
Item #693613
February 02, 1760
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 2, 1760 Most of the front page is retaken up with: "The Speech of the Hon. James Hamilton, Governor of Pennsylvania...to the General Assembly of the said Province, met at Philadelphia".
Hamilton had just assumed his position of governor, and he extolls t the Assembly his plans, etc. He was also governor from 1748-1754. His father was the famed a... See More
Latest news on the Civil War...
Item #692734
July 16, 1861
THE WORLD, New York, July 16, 1861 Nice front page column heads on the Civil War include: "The Southern Rebellion" "Triumphant Advance of Gen. McClellan" "The Rebellion Killed in Western Virginia" "Ten Regiments Cross the Potomac" "A Skirmish at Great Falls" "Another Victory in Western Virginia" "The Rebels Totally Dispersed&qu... See More
Latest from the Civil War...
Item #692608
January 22, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 22, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Oath of Allegiance Still Before the Senate" "All Cotton to be Taxed Two Cents Per Pound" "Clothing Packages for Soldiers Can be Sent by Mail" "From North Carolina' "Excitement About the Rebel Conscription Law' "The 'Confederacy' Repudiated&qu... See More
British Mormons are heading for the Great Salt Lake...
Item #692316
February 22, 1851
THE GREENSBOROUGH PATRIOT, (Greensboro), North Carolina, Feb. 22, 1851 Rarely are we able to secure antebellum newspapers from this city. Among the articles within: "Gold and Silver" and a report noting: "A party of 400 Mormons sailed from Liverpool, on the 5th ult., for New Orleans. Their destination is the Valley of the Great Salt Lake. A second ship, with 280 emigrants of t... See More
Indian issues, reported on the front page...
Item #691798
February 14, 1874
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 14, 1874 The front page begins with 1 1/2 columns on: "CONGRESS" "The Modocs and Oregon Settlers" and also on the front page a full column on: "THE INDIAN TROUBLE" with subheads: "Opinion in the Interior Department--Spotted Tail's Complains--Why He Is Off His Reservation--The Trouble With the Sioux--The Wood Party Not Attacked--Troo... See More
California gold mines... Mormon emigrants...
Item #691698
October 02, 1852
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 2, 1852 Page 3 has a report headed: "Immigrants" noting the numbers of foreign immigrants who have landed on American shores. Also: "Two Weeks Later From California" has various news reports with bits including: "...The overland emigration continued to be very large...The news from the mines is highly favorable. Th... See More
Wonderful Proclamation by Santa Anna...
Item #691627
May 10, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 10, 1847
* Proclamation by General Santa Anna
Page 2 has a fascinating proclamation by the Mexicans concerning their recent losses in the Mexican War, headed: "Proclamation of Santa Anna".
It begins: "Mexicans! Vera Cruz is already in the power of the enemy. It has succumbed, not under the influence of American ... See More
A Nazi newspaper from a British island...
Item #691265
November 11, 1941
THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Nov. 11, 1941 A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.
Among the front page reports are: "The Desperate Situation of the Soviets" "Soviet Defeat Irreparable" "Extensive Fires Caused by Day & Night Raids on Sevastopol&... See More
President-elect enroute to his inauguration...
Item #691179
February 22, 1861
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 22, 1861
* President-Elect Abraham Lincoln heads to Washington D.C.
A great wealth of fine reporting on Lincoln's journey to Washington for his inauguration.
Among the front page column heads are: "THE INCOMING ADMINISTRATION" "Progress of the President Elect Towards Washington" "His Departure From New York" "Popular Ovation... See More
Battle reports from near the end of the Civil War...
Item #691112
February 17, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 17, 1865 Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "SHERMAN'S MARCH" "Official Dispatches from the Army" "Branchville Evacuated by the Rebels" "Occupation of Orangebury by Sherman" "Beauregard's Forces Retreating on Columbia" "The Operations On The Coast" and more.
Eight pages, ver... See More
Black troops fighting in Florida...
Item #690838
February 10, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 10, 1863
* Negroes - black troops in Florida
* Thomas Wentworth Higginson
* 1st South Carolina Volunteer Infrantry
The best content might be the first 2 columns of page 2 headed with: "THE WAR IN FLORIDA" "Negro Troops Against the Rebels" 'The First South Carolina volunteers in the Field" "Salt Works Destroyed" and mor... See More
The Mexican War, and more...
Item #690587
August 07, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Aug. 7, 1847 Page 2 has 2 articles relating to the potato famine. Also a lengthy article on "Stonehenge".
Page 3 has: "Important From Mexico" which takes 1 1/3 columns and includes a letter signed: A. Taylor, and a report concerning "General Pierce" who would become the 14th President 6 years later.
Four pages, n... See More
The war continues against Japan...
Item #690391
July 13, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, London Edition, July 13, 1945 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead. Penciled at the top is "War Dept."
The front page reports include: "550 B29s Pound 5 Jap Cities" "200 Planes Rip Sumatra, Tokyo Says" "19 Full Bomb Groups OF 8th AF Now in U.S.&quo... See More
Pre-Civil War scenes of Richmond...
Item #690038
June 05, 1858
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, June 5, 1858 The front page features a nice print: "The Late Crevasse [breach of a river bank] act Bell's Plantation Near New Orleans" with an article.
Inside has 2 pages of text with 4 prints of: "Views in Richmond Virginia" including: "Head Quarters of Lafayette at Richmond" "The Monumental Church" "Henrico C... See More
Early scenes of Racine, Wisconsin...
Item #690019
January 09, 1858
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Jan. 9, 1858 The front page has a print: "Station House, Hotel & Steamboat Landing at Rouse's Point, New York" with a related article.
Inside has 2 pages of descriptive text with 4 prints of "Racine, Wisconsin" including: "College at Racine" "The New Fourth Street Bridge" "Presbyterian Church, Barnstable St... See More
Waltham, Massachusetts...
Item #689984
March 15, 1856
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, March 15, 1856 Most of the front page is taken up with: "Central View of Waltham, Massachusetts" with a related article.
Prints within include two full page prints on: "Then Battle off Buena Vista, Mexico--Generals Taylor &B Santa Anna" and "Storming of Chapultepec, Mexico--Generals Pillow & Bravo" plus two prints o... See More
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