Nice issue on the opening of the Golden Gate Bridge...
Item #704906
May 28, 1937
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, California, May 28, 1937
* Golden Gate Bridge opens - opening
* Best publication to be had ? (rare as such)
What better newspaper covering the opening of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge than this full page photo captions: "Opening Of Golden Gate Bridge!...Thousands From All Over The West Hiked Over The Span." A very displayable piece.
Present are just... See More
The first successful magazine in the country...
Item #704880
May 07, 1743
THE CHRISTIAN HISTORY, (Boston), May 7, 1743 This was the first successful magazine in America although formatted unlike typical magazines. It was exclusively a chronicle of the Great Awakening in America, exclusively of secular news reports. It was preceded by just a few magazines which lasted but a couple of issues--one of which was by Ben Franklin. Even this title lasted but a few short y... See More
From John Adams' administration...
Item #704847
May 06, 1797
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, May 6, 1797
* John Adams administration era
* 28th century American original
A very nice issue from the early months of John Adams' administration.
Four pages printed on rather thick-stock newsprint, great condition.
U2's "Peace with Honor" & a young Adolf Hitler on his mother's knee...
Item #704811
May 24, 1983
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, May 24, 1983 While this issue has all of the iconic articles typically found within its pages, none could be more polar-opposite then a review of U2's latest album, "Peace with Honor", and an article headed: "Hitler: Dead and Alive", yet both scream of a world under the crushing threat of annihilation - albeit one with a tinge of hope. See... See More
Baseball.... 4th of July...
Item #704805
May 30, 1914
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, May 30, 1914
* Beautiful 4th of July, patriotic color wrapper
In this issue there are several illustrations including "Captains of Industry--VII--George Broadhurst" by James Montgomery Flagg; "Pen and Inklings" by Oliver Herford; the double page centerfold illustration which is titled "Tryin the Old Swing" by Everett... See More
Premiere of "Sister Act" & recent releases of Alein 3 and Lethal Weapon 3...
Item #704803
May 29, 1992
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 29, 1992
* "Sister Act" - premiere ad and review
* "Far and Away" - double-page ad
A terrific issue on the premiere of "Sister Act" which includes a nearly full-page advertisement accompanied by a review. Other popular movie advertisements include: "Far and Away" (double-page ad - 2nd weekend), "Cold Heaven", &quo... See More
From rough & tumble Deadwood, Dakota Territory...
Item #704652
May 25, 1889
DEADWOOD DAILY PIONEER, Black Hills, (South Dakota) May 25, 1889
* 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. It attracted larger-than-life Old West... See More
Spectacular issue on the opening of the Golden Gate Bridge...
Item #704630
May 26, 1937
Golden Gate Bridge Edition of the SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, May 26, 1937
* Golden Gate Bridge opening
There may not be a better newspaper covering the opening of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge than this, with a full front page photo of the famous bridge. Great for display. More photos and various descriptions on the following pages. The bridge would officially open the following day.
T... See More
The beginning of the U.S. Navy's relationship with San Diego...
Item #704628
May 01, 1917
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, May 1, 1917 A terrific and very displayable issue on the founding era of the United States Navy's relationship with San Diego, one which has grown tremendously ever since 1917 to become the home port of the Pacific Fleet, a base composed of 13 piers, with over 24,000 military personnel and over 10,000 civilian workers. The U.S. Navy remains a... See More
Jewish synagogue on Clinton Street...
Item #704613
May 07, 1853
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, May 7, 1853
* Rare Jewish synagogue illustration
* Congregation Chasam Sopher
* Judaica - Jews - Judaism
Formatted very much like Harper's Weekly although predating it by four years, with the masthead featuring a nice engraving of the New York skyline at the time. P.T. Barnum was a "Special Partner" in this publication.
Various illustration... See More
The "fattest Nazi"...
Item #704579
May 13, 1945
THE STARS & STRIPES, Germany Edition, May 13, 1945
* Hermann "Fat Boy" Goering
The front page features a photo headed: "He Used to Throw a Lot of Weight Around" and the caption noting: "Reich Marshal Herman Goering, perhaps the fattest Nazi in captivity." with front page text on him & other end of war items. One report is headed: "Goering Admi... See More
Al Capone is now inmate number 40,886...
Item #704513
May 05, 1932
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, May 5, 1932 The front page has one column headlines noting: "CAPONE TAKES UP ROUTINE AT PENITENTIARY" "Listed in Atlanta as Convict No. 40,886".
The article begins: " 'Scarface Al' Capone began a new life today as convict No. 40886 in the Atlanta Federal penitentiary. He was just another prisoner, one of 3100, as he was ... See More
Joseph Smith as a candidate for President...
Item #704481
May 18, 1844
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, May 18, 1844
* Mormons leader Joseph Smith
* Election campaign for president
* 1st presidential candidate to be killed
Page 2 has a report under: "Political--Presidential" which discusses the various candidates for the presidency. Included in the discussion is mention of Joseph Smith, leader of the Mormons.
It is not known by many to... See More
Interesting Jewish newspaper...
Item #704419
May 07, 1928
JEWISH DAILY BULLETIN, New York, May 7, 1928
* Jews - Judaica
An uncommon title of 4 pages, filled mostly with Jewish-related news, both in the U.S. and in Europe. Particularly interesting in light of anti-Semitic concerns growing in Europe at the time.
Articles include: "31st Annual Zionist Convention tin to be Held in Pittsburgh" "I.O. B.B. Sends $5,000 For Jewish Qua... See More
The Dunkirk evacuation, 1940...
Item #704360
May 28, 1940
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, May 28, 1940
* Battle of Dunkirk (evacuation) - France
* Operation Dynamo "Miracle of Dunkirk"
* Allied soldiers on English Channel beaches
The front page has a nice banner headline relating to the stranding of allied forces on the beaches of Dunkirk, the focus of a motion picture, with: "BELGIANS DETHRONE KING FOR SURRENDERING ARMY; Entire Lef... See More
Eight-hour workday established in 1869...
Item #704342
May 22, 1869
THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 22, 1869
* Eight-hour workday (government employees)
* President Ulysses S. Grant proclamation
Page 3 has an article headed: "WASHINGTON" "The Eight Hour Law Proclamation" "More Colored Office-Holders" and more signed in type: U.S. Grant (see images).
Other news of the day. Complete with all 12 pages, nice condition.... See More
1879 North Brookfield, Massachusetts...
Item #704340
May 07, 1886
NORTH BROOKFIELD JOURNAL, Mass., May 7, 1886
* Worcester County
* 19th century original
A uncommon publication with news of the day and several interesting advertisements throughout.
Complete with 4 pages, light toning, minor wear at the folds, generally in good condition.
1954 Creature from the Back Lagoon...
Item #704328
May 21, 1954
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 21, 1954
* Creature from the Black Lagoon - Gill-man
* Second day premiere advertisement for NYC
* 3D monster horror film - movie
Page 38 has an advertisement for the second day opening (regular showings) for the film "Creature from the Back Lagoon" in New York City. (see)
Complete with 44 pages, light toning a the margins, generally very nice.... 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
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
England recognizes America as free and independent? Battle of Eutaw Springs...
Item #704127
May 06, 1782
THE INDEPENDENT LEDGER & THE AMERICAN ADVERTISER, Boston, May 6, 1782
* England recognizes America free w/ independence ?
* Battle of Eutaw Springs - South Carolina
* American Revolutionary War original
* Nice patriotic masthead engraving for display
One of the best features of this issue is the masthead engraving which features a very patriotic theme: "All Han... See More
Thomas Paine and his "American Crisis" essay #10...
Item #704103
May 02, 1782
THE SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, May 2, 1782
* American Revolutionary War
* Thomas Paine - essay # 10
* "The American Crisis"
Most of the front page is taken up with a portion of his essay of March 5, 1782, headed "Common Sense To the People of America. On the Expences, Arrangements, and Disbursement for carrying on the War, and finishing it with Honour and Adva... See More
Two Acts of Congress signed by President Washington...
Item #704058
May 06, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 6, 1795
* President George Washington
* 2 Acts of Congress signed
The entire column 2 of the front page is taken up with two Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington. One is for "...authorizing the exportation of arms, cannon and military stores in certain cases."
Four pages, light damp stainin... See More
Act of Congress signed by Washington...
Item #704046
May 10, 1794
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 10, 1794
* President George Washington
* Act of United States Congress
The front page begins with an Act of Congress, signed in script type by the President; Go. Washington. It takes over half the column.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, wide margins, some foxing and minor tears at the margins, nice condition.... See More
1949 Amarillo, Texas tornado disaster...
Item #704035
May 16, 1949
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, May 16, 1949
* Amarillo, Potter County, Texas
* F4 tornado storm twister disaster
The front page has a nice banner headline for display: "TORNADO RIPS WEST TEXAS" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 32 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.... See More
1875 Osceola Mills, Pennsylvania fire disaster...
Item #703996
May 21, 1875
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, May 21, 1875
* Osceola Mills, Pennsylvania
* Fire conflagration disaster
The top of the page has a one column heading: "Fires In Pennsylvania" with subhead: "Osceola, Penn., Destroyed" See image for text here.
Other news of the day. Complete in 12 pages, nice condition.
Chasing after Jefferson Davis... On Lincoln's funeral...
Item #703863
May 05, 1865
UTICA MORNING HERALD, New York, May 5, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln's burial
* Springfield, Illinois funeral
Pages 2 and 3 have some reports concerning the closing events of the Civil War, as well as on Lincoln's funeral. Articles include: "The War" "The Pursuit & Arrest of the Assassins" "The President's Remains" The Funeral At Springfield"... See More
Chasing after Jefferson Davis... On Lincoln's funeral...
Item #703862
May 04, 1865
UTICA MORNING HERALD, New York, May 4, 1865
* The hunt for Jefferson Davis
* Abraham Lincoln assassination
Among the reports on pages 2 and 3 are: "The Plot of the Assassins" "Matters In Richmond" "Proclamation By the President--Rewards Offered for Rebels--A Hundred Thousand for Jeff" "Flight of Jeff. Davis" "The Fugitives in South Carolin... See More
1970 Woodstock the album release ad... James Taylor...
Item #703669
May 21, 1970
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, May 21, 1970
* Woodstock: Music from the Original Soundtrack and More
* Counterculture music festival album release advertisement
* James Taylor - American singer - songwriter - guitarist
* Carnegie Hall concert performance advertisement
Page 33 has a nice full page advertisement for the recent release of: "Woodstock: Mu... See More
George Washington on the front page...
Item #703616
May 10, 1797
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 10, 1797 The middle of the front page contains not one but four Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington.
Such issues are scarce--particularly with more than one signature--yet increasingly desirable and very displayable as such.
Beginning on the front page & concluding on page 2 is a letter: "From Mr. Jefferson,... See More
Washington signs an Act of Congress concerning General Greene... Indian troubles near Pittsburgh...
Item #703610
May 16, 1792
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 16, 1792
* President George Washington
* United States Congress Act
* General Nathaniel Greene
The front page has almost a full column Act of Congress concerning General Nathaniel Greene. It is signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington.
Page 2 has a report concerning trouble with the Indians in the Pittsburgh vicinity. Anothe... See More
Laying the cornerstone for the President's House, sort of...
Item #703561
May 26, 1792
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 26, 1792
* Philadelphia as the nation's capital (temporary)
* Future "White House" ? - Laying of the cornerstone
Page 3 has a somewhat inconspicuous report reading: "The following inscription is cut on the corner stone lately laid as the foundation of the house designed for the future residence of the President of the United St... See More
Death of Muppets creator Jim Henson & entertainer extraordinaire Sammy Davis Jr. ...
Item #703501
May 17, 1990
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 17, 1990
* Jim Henson death (1st report)
* "The Muppets" creator - puppeteer
* Sammy Davis Jr. death (1st report)
* Singer - actor - dancer - comedian
* Best title to be had ?
The bottom of the ftpg. has two notable announcements: "Consummate Entertainer Sammy Davis Jr. Dies at 64" with a photo of him, and the other: "Jim Henson Dies ... See More
Spiritualism, mediums exposed in 1884...
Item #703486
May 26, 1884
ST. LOUIS DAILY GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, May 26, 1884
* Spiritualists - mediums - seances
* Clairvoyant - seer exposed
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. The top of page 7 has a one column heading: "A SHAM SEANCE" with subheads. (see images) Text takes up over a full column.
Complete in 10 pages, nice condition.... See More
1969 Timothy Leary pot conviction overturned...
Item #703408
May 22, 1969
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, May 22, 1969
* Dr. Timothy Leary - American psychologist
* Leary v. United States - Supreme Court decision
* Marijuana possession conviction overturned
* Lysergic acid diethylamide - lysergide - LSD fame
The top of page 21 has a one column heading: "Leary Ruling May Ease Pot Laws" (see images)
I suspect this to be an extr... See More
Edmund Burke's conciliatory plan...
Item #703310
May 13, 1775
THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, May 13, 1775
* Edmund Burke - Anglo-Irish statesman speech
* Conciliatory plan with the American colonies
* Prelude to the American Revolutionary War
All of pages 1 and 2 are taken up with continued discussion in the House of Lords: "Authentic Debates on the New-England Fishery Bill". This was one of the notable Restraining Acts... See More
From not long before Cornwallis would surrender at Yorktown...
Item #703298
May 02, 1781
THE FREEMAN'S JOURNAL OR NORTH AMERICAN INTELLIGENCER, Philadelphia, May 2, 1781
* Pre-surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown
* American Revolutionary War original
A very nice issue from just five months before Cornwallis would surrender to Washington at Yorktown, essentially ending the Revolutionary War.
The front page has a report: "In Council" at Phila. beginning... See More
Angry Loyalists, and much more...
Item #703291
May 12, 1783
THE INDEPENDENT LEDGER & AMERICAN ADVERTISER, Boston, May 12, 1783 A nice feature of this issue is the masthead engraving which shows "All Hands with One Inflamed Enlightened Heart." signifying the 13 united colonies having a common, patriotic purpose.
Over half of the front page has an item from London: "Anecdotes of the Count De Grasse" which begins: "The capt... See More
Adams calls the first special session of Congress...
Item #703222
May 26, 1797
THE PHENIX; OR WINDHAM HERALD, Connecticut, May 26, 1797
* Uncommon publication with nice masthead
* First special session of U.S. Congress
On the front page headed: "President's Speech which takes over half of the front page and a portion of page 2 is a report dated "May 16".
In the speech President John Adams discusses the increased tensions betw... See More
1974 Edgar Winter Group with Rick Derringer...
Item #703140
May 09, 1974
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, May 9, 1974
* Edgar Winter Group with Rick Derringer
* American multi-instumentalist (Edgar Winter)
* Madison Square Garden concert advertisement
Pages 54 & 55 has a nice double page advertisement for "THE EDGAR WINTER GROUP with RICK DERRINGER" (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was... See More
General William Hull is sentenced to death...
Item #703090
May 17, 1814
THE WAR, New York, May 17, 1814
* General William Hull death sentence
* Cowardice and neglect of duty
* Pardoned by James Madison
The front page includes: "Convention For the Exchange of Prisoners" 'Proclamation of Blockade" which takes most of a column & is signed: Alexander Cochrane; "Trial, Sentence, and Pardon of General Hull" for his surren... See More
Rules & regulations for the Army... The capture of Toronto... Siege of Fort Meigs...
Item #703016
May 25, 1813
THE WAR, New York, May 25, 1813
* Siege of Fort Meigs - Ohio
* William Henry Harrison
* Toronto, Canada captured
The entire front page is taken up with: "Rules and Regulations for the Army of the United States" providing some interesting reading.
Items inside include: "Exchange of Prisoners" "Further Particulars of the Capture of York" (present-day Toronto); "Good News From the North-Western Arm... See More
The Constitution captures the Java... American capture Toronto, but General Pike is killed...
Item #703014
May 11, 1813
THE WAR, New York, May 11, 1813
* USS Constitution - William Bainbridge
* HMS Java - Henry Lambert
One-third of the front page is taken up with: "Capture of the Java" by the frigate Constitution. Also on the front page: "Late & Important Intelligence from England" and "Blockade of the American Coast".
Inside includes: "Capture of Little Yo... See More
Early American title from the French & Indian War...
Item #702912
May 13, 1762
THE BOSTON NEWS-LETTER AND NEW ENGLAND CHRONICLE, May 13, 1762
* Rare Colonial Massachusetts
* St. Augustine, Florida
This is a much later issue of America's first successful newspaper, founded in 1704.
The top of the ftpg. has a nice recruiting advertisements to enlist soldiers to fight in the on-going French & Indian War: "For Recruiting His Majesty's Regular Forc... See More
Six Acts of Congress signed by President Jefferson...
Item #702684
May 31, 1805
EASTERN ARGUS, Portland (Maine; at this time it was part of Massachusetts, not becoming a state until 1820), May 31, 1805
* President John Adams
* (6) Acts of Congress
Over half of the front page is taken up with six Acts of Congress, each signed in type by the President: Th. Jefferson. One relates to: "... regulating the grants of land & providing for the disposal of the lan... See More
Death of Andy Kaufman in a L.A. paper...
Item #702668
May 17, 1984
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 17, 1984
* Andy Kaufman death (1st report)
* American actor - performance artist
* Entertainer - professional wrestler
* Best publication to be had ?
Page 3 has a two column heading: "KAUFMAN: Offbeat Comedian, TV Series Performer Dies at 36" with photo. (see) Nice to have this death report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
Co... See More
San Jose California... Woodhull, Claflin & Col. Blood trial...
Item #702556
May 24, 1871
SAN JOSE DAILY PATRIOT, California, May 24, 1871
* Rare Old West title from the Santa Clara Valley
* Victoria Woodhull, Colonel James Harvey Blood, Tennie Claflin scandal
In 1850 San Jose became just the 2nd incorporated city in California (Sacramento was first) & was on the Butterfield mail route. The ftpg. is mostly ads with news items & more ads inside, many of which ... See More
Formal end of the Civil War... Trial of Lincoln's conspirators...
Item #702461
May 29, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, May 29, 1865 Among the front page column heads are: "Trial Of The Assassins" which carries over to take much of page 4; "Unconditional Release of Persons Connected with Ford's Theatre" "The Trial Drawing To a Close" "END OF THE REBELLION" "The Last Rebel Army Disbands" "Kirby Smith Surrenders the Land & Naval forc... See More
The formal end to the Civil War... Trial of Lincoln's assassins...
Item #702460
May 28, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, May 28, 1865 Among the front page column heads are: "PEACE AT LAST" "Surrender of Gen. Kirby Smith's entire force" "Final Official Act of Insurgent Authority" "The Great Rebellion Has Passed Away" "Their Land and Naval Forces Declared Disbanded" "The Stars & Stripes Again Dominant Over All the County" "A... See More
Jefferson Davis indicted for treason...
Item #702459
May 27, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, May 27, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln Murder - Trial of the conspirators
* Rebel president Jefferson Davis indictment for treason
Among the front page column heads are: "INDICTMENT OF DAVIS" "The Arch-Traitor to be Tried for Treason" "His Offence the Levying of War on Fort Stevens" "Davis to be Tried in the City of Washington" and... See More
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