Descriptive article on a trip to Colorado... Trouble with Indians...
Item #675675
October 24, 1866
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Oct. 24, 1866 The conclusion of the Civil War brought with it an interest in expending west, so it would not seem unusual that articles that read like a 19th century travelogue would appear in newspapers of the day.
This issue has one on page 3, which was part of a larger series: "A Trip To Colorado--In The South Park". The report takes 1 1/2 columns and i... See More
Descriptive article on a trip to Colorado...
Item #675673
November 14, 1866
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Nov. 14, 1866 The conclusion of the Civil War brought with it an interest in expending west, so it would not seem unusual that articles that read like a 19th century travelogue would appear in newspapers of the day.
This issue has one on page 2, which was part of a larger series: "A Trip To Colorado" "Colorado as A Summer Resort". The report take... See More
Descriptive article on a trip to Colorado...
Item #675670
November 28, 1866
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Nov. 28, 1866
* Early Colorado Territory description
The conclusion of the Civil War brought with it an interest in expending west, so it would not seem unusual that articles that read like a 19th century travelogue would appear in newspapers of the day.
This issue has one on page 2, which was part of a larger series: "A Trip To Colorado" "Glim... See More
Terence Young, James Bond director...
Item #675666
January 16, 1966
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan.16, 1966 (2nd section only) On pg. 9 of this section is a 5 column headline: "Breaking Away From His Bondage to Bond". Terence Young, James Bond director, discusses his reasons for disliking Bond movies but also defends the movies against their harshest critics claim that, "... Bond is a fascist". Additionally, pg. 1 of the section contains a... See More
Lousianna school integration...
Item #675665
November 14, 1960
THE DETROIT NEWS, Nov. 14, 1960
* The front page has the dramatic 6 column headline: "La. Troopers Called to Close Schools" and "Legislators Defy U.S. Court Order". The coverage describing : "A caravan of state troopers massed on the fringes of New Orleans at dawn today, a few hours before five Negro girls were to enter the first of two white public schools",... See More
Westward expansion confronts the Native American tribes...
Item #675659
June 05, 1867
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, June 5, 1867 The years following the Civil War were years of expansion west, causing the inevitable conflict with the Native American tribes. Such reports were not uncommon in period newspapers. This is one such issue.
The front page has: "The Indian War" which takes close to half a column with some fine content. It begins: "A Fort Kearney dispatch...... See More
Westward expansion confronts the Native American tribes...
Item #675655
June 26, 1867
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, June 26, 1867 The years following the Civil War were years of expansion west, causing the inevitable conflict with the Native American tribes. Such reports were not uncommon in period newspapers. This is one such issue.
The front page has: "The Indian War" which takes close to half a column.
Page 7 has: "Colorado" "The Indians--Climate--Agr... See More
Westward expansion confronts the Native American tribes....
Item #675654
July 10, 1867
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, July 10, 1867
* Post Civil War Westward expansion
* Indians - Native Americans tensions
The years following the Civil War were years of expansion west, causing the inevitable conflict with the Native American tribes. Such reports were not uncommon in period newspapers. This is one such issue.
The front page has: "The Indian War" with over half a co... See More
Trouble with the Indians in Idaho...
Item #675640
June 08, 1878
THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, June 8, 1878 The front page has: "The Indian Outbreak" "Latest News from Idaho--Col. Bernard in the Field in Pursuit of Hostile Indians".
The report notes in part: "...Five men scouting up the Braneau Valley found...settlers gathered at Robinson's ranch...valley had been raided by Indians...Colonel Bernard with sixty cavalry are ... See More
Indian troubles in Oregon and Idaho...
Item #675639
June 16, 1878
THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, June 16, 1878 The top of the front page has: "The Indian War" "The Outbreak in Oregon and Idaho" which takes three-quarters of a column and has some great detail.
Four pages, a bit fragile but in nice condition.
Indian troubles in Idaho...
Item #675638
June 20, 1878
THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, June 20, 1878 The front page has: "The Indian War" "Hot Work Going on in Idaho" which mentions in part: "...reports serious depredations...have burned Diamond Ranch in Happy Valley...Indians have captured over 400 horses...Troops and supplies are greatly needed...report the mountain full of Indians...They are in hot pursuit of the Ban... See More
Indian troubles in the West...
Item #675637
June 27, 1878
THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, June 27, 1878 The front page has: "The Indian War" "Colonel Bernard's Attack a Decided Success" and: "Additional Particulars" then: "A Large Camp of Squaws and Non-combatants" "with: "A Formidable Contest Impending--Disaffection of the Whole Indian Population--Chief Moses on the War Path".
Four pages... See More
Klamath Indians are getting restless for war...
Item #675635
June 29, 1878
THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, June 29, 1878 The front page has; "The Indian War" "Later From Oregon--The Klamath Indians Growing Restless" mentioning in part: "...from Oregon is that the Klamath braves are getting restless, and are eager to join in the war. They have already commenced murdering settlers and stealing stock..." with more.
Four pages, archival ... See More
Elizabeth Cady Stanton shines at the Woman's Suffrage National Convention...
Item #675633
January 10, 1878
THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, Jan. 10, 1878
* National American Woman Suffrage Association
The front page has half a column taken up with: "Woman's Suffrage National Convention" with a nice account of the meeting in Washington, D.C. One bit mentions: "...None of the long speeches thus far, except those of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Mrs. Hooker, have risen above m... See More
Murder of the Shellenbach brothers by renegade Apache Indians...
Item #675625
August 07, 1879
THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, Aug. 7, 1879 The front page has over half a column taken up with: "Arizona" "The Murder of the Shellenbach Brothers by Renegade Apaches". The article is quite detailed.
Four pages, some archival strengthening at the margins, a bit fragile but in nice condition.
The Apache Indian War... The Utes of Colorado...
Item #675614
October 17, 1879
THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, Oct. 17, 1879 The front page has: "A Formidable Apache War - Large Bodies of Well Armed Warriors in Morton" "This is followed by: "Terrible Apache Depredations in the Rio Grande Valley--A General War Opened--Volunteers Defeated--Forty People Murdered in the Last Five Days".
And this is followed guy: "The Colorado Utes" &quo... See More
Nice article on Colorado's Chief Ouray...
Item #675610
October 28, 1879
THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, Oct. 28, 1879
* Rare old West publication
* Quray- Native American chief
* Tabeguache band of Ute tribe
The top of the front page has a column headed "Chief Ouray" which begins: "Ouray, the head chief of the Utes and Uncompahgre, is an Indian of remarkable ability..." with much more, taking close to half a column. Because of ... See More
Capture of one of the Mendocino outlaws...
Item #675602
December 07, 1879
THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, Dec. 7, 1879
* Wild old West
The front page has: "The Mendocino Outlaws" "Capture of One of the Gang and Killing of Another on Butte Creek".
A great article on these two outlaws of some renown, Hal Brown and George Ganntz (Gaunce).
Four pages, a bit irregular at the spine due to disbinding, a few archival mends, a bit fragile but ... See More
Woman's suffrage, the Cherokees, Edison's light...
Item #675601
December 25, 1879
THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, Dec. 25, 1879 The front page has: "Queer Outcome of Woman's Suffrage" "The Cherokees Not Disposed to Stand Any Nonsense" as well as: "Edison and the Electric Light".
Four pages, archival strengthening at the margins, a few archival mends inside, a bit fragile but in nice condition.
Indian trouble in the West...
Item #675600
July 12, 1878
THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, July 12, 1878 The front page has an article: "The Indian War" The Hostiles Whipped Into the Mountains" concerning the General Howard and the Indian tribes of the Columbia Valley in Oregon.
Also on the ftpg: "Our Red Wards" "A Council with Red Cloud" datelined from the Red Cloud Agency.
Four pages, a bit irregular at the sp... See More
Indian trouble in the West...
Item #675599
July 16, 1878
THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, July 16, 1878 The front page has an article: "The Indian War" A Sharp Fight Near Cayuse Station--The Hostiles to be Attacked in Force--Our Gallant Bernard in the Front, as Usual--Warm Work Expected".
Also on the ftpg: "Our Red Wards" "A Council with Red Cloud" datelined from the Red Cloud Agency.
Four pages, a bit fragile ... See More
Thomas Edison & his "remarkable inventions"...
Item #675598
July 25, 1878
THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, July 25, 1878
* Early old West Southern Calif.
* Inventor Thomas A. Edison
The front page has an article: "Edison & His Inventions" which takes over half a column & begins: "This man of indefatigable energy, who has given to the world so many remarkable inventions, continues to exercise his genius own that direction..." wit... See More
Part of the lore of the Wild West...
Item #675593
September 15, 1878
THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, Sept. 15, 1878 The front page has an article: "Another Stage Robbery in Wyoming--An Exciting Affair--Fight with the Robbers".
This is a great & detailed account of a stagecoach robbery near Hot Creek, Wyoming.
Four pages, some archival strengthening at the irregular spine, a bit fragile but in nice condition.
Death of "comic genius" Lucille Ball...
Item #675564
April 27, 1989
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 27, 1989
* Lucille Ball death (1st report)
* Actress - comedienne - model
* "I Love Lucy" television sitcom
* Best title to be had ?
The top of the ftpg. has four photos of Lucille Ball with a ftpg. report headed: "Lucille Ball Dies; TV's Comic Genius Was 77" with a related subhead. Much more on her on page 3, including two more relat... See More
Ted Drake's seven goals record soccer game...
Item #675551
December 15, 1935
NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, December 15, 1935
* Ted Drake - Arsenal football club (soccer)
* Villa Park, Aston, Birmingham, England
* Seven goals - top-flight record game
Page 4 of this section has a one column heading: "SOCCER MARK SET AS 60,000 LOOK ON" with subheads that include: "Seven Goals by Drake of Arsenal Best Under English League's New Rule"... See More
St. Anthony's Hospital Fire Disaster...
Item #675530
April 05, 1949
CENTRE DAILY TIMES, State College, Penn. April 5, 1949
* St. Anthony's Hospital Fire Disaster
* Effingham, Illinois
The top of the front page has a banner headline above the masthead: "50 Feared Killed in Hospital Fire" with subhead. (see) Nice for display.
Complete with 10 pages, light toning at the margins, a little spine wear, generally good.... See More
Death of anti-slavery publisher William Lloyd Garrison...
Item #675525
May 28, 1879
THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California May 28, 1879 The front page includes: "Death Of Lloyd Garrison", who was publisher of the famous anti-slavery newspaper 'The Liberator'. Much on his life.
Four pages, tiny binding indents at the blank spine, slightly fragile, very nice condition.
Dillinger Gang robs a Chicago bank...
Item #675522
December 14, 1933
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, Dec. 14, 1933
* John Dillinger gang bank robbery
* Before He became nationally known
The bottom of the front page has a three column heading: "7 Bandits Listen to Police Radio While Looting Bank" (see) This was the work of the John Dillinger Gang while he & fellow gangsters were in the midst of the Mid-Western crime spree.
Complete w... See More
2 slavers captured... African slave trade...
Item #675520
November 12, 1858
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Maine, Nov. 12, 1858
* The African slavery trade - slaves
Page 4 has two brief reports on the capture of2 slavers, one off the coast of Charleston and another off of Cuba. (see)
Eight pages, nice condition.
Carl Lewis wins 2nd gold medal in 1984...
Item #675519
August 07, 1984
USA TODAY, Aug. 7, 1984
* Carl Lewis wins 2nd of 4 gold medals
* 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles
The front page has a headline that reads: "Lewis gets gold--but short of record" with photo of Lewis and more. Lewis was trying to Match Jesse Owens four gold medals he won in 1936 Berlin. Lewis would achieve this in the following days,. Much more on the 1984 Summer Olympics ... See More
Burning of the Quarantine Hospital in Staten Island...
Item #675508
September 02, 1858
NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 2, 1858
* Quarantine Hospital burning
* Bayley Seton Hospital
* Tompkinsville, Staten Island
Page 4 has a column headed: "Great Conflagration at Staten Island" "Destruction of the Quarantine Establishment" with much detail on the burning of the Quarantine Hospital, the city's first line of defense against migrant-borne infectious diseases... See More
Michael Jordan becoming a superstar w/ photo...
Item #675505
May 11, 1988
USA TODAY, Thursday, May 11, 1988
* Michael Jordan becoming a superstar
* Chicago Bulls NBA basketball - playoffs
The front page of the sport's section has a action photo showing Michael Jordan with heading: "Jordan's Star rises higher" Also a two column heading: "Chicago's equalizer in control" which is a nice report on Jordan's skills.
Complete with al... See More
Massacre of settlers by the Apaches...
Item #675501
February 07, 1877
THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, Feb. 7, 1877 Among the front page articles is: "Arizona" "The Massacre of Settlers in the Sonoita by Apaches--Special Message in the Territorial Legislature by Gov. Safford--The Recent Military Administration Sharply Criticized--Immediate Action Necessary".
This is followed by: "Sonora" "General Mariscal Establishing His Au... See More
A boasting Sitting Bull...
Item #675489
June 17, 1877
THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, June 17, 1877
* Rare & early from Southern California
* Chief Sitting Bull
Among the front page articles are: "Sitting Bull" "He Seeks Shelter in the British Possessions and Boasts of His Many Victories" "A Conference Held with the Wily Chief" and more.
Four pages, small binding holes at the blank spine, generally goo... See More
Death of famed actor Gergory Peck...
Item #675480
June 13, 2003
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 13, 2003
* Gregory Peck death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie - film actor
* "To Kill a Mockingbird" fame
* Best title to be had ?
The top of the ftpg. has a boxed section headed: "Gregory Peck - 1916 - 2003" with 4 photos of him, and a 2 column head: "Peck Was 'Last Aristocrat' Of Hollywood Golden Era". The article ... See More
The steel industry in 1903... The school ship "Young America"...
Item #675430
December 12, 1903
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Dec. 12, 1903 The color cover has: "IRON AND STEEL," which is followed by multiple pages of articles and photos describing various aspects of the iron industry at the turn of the century.
Another article and large photo has: "THE FLOATING SCHOOLSHIP 'YOUNG AMERICA' ". The inside cover has a nice ad for Oldsmobile.
The complete issu... See More
The invention issue, with color cover...
Item #675426
November 18, 1911
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN--INVENTION NUMBER, New York, Nov. 18, 1911 A very nice color cover of this special issue focusing on inventions. Inside has a wealth of text and illustrations concerning recent inventions and improvements.
The complete issue, binding stich holes at the blank spine, a library stamp in the upper right corner, otherwise nice condition.
Michael Jordan wins rookie of the year...
Item #675415
May 17, 1985
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 17, 1985
* Michael Jordan wins rookie of the year
* Chicago Bulls - NBA basketball
The top of page 14 of the sport's section has a two column heading: "Jordan Outpolls Olajuwon, 57 1/2 Votes to 20 1/2, as the NBA Rookie of the Year" (see)
Complete 1st and sport's sections only totaling 56 pages, nice condition.... See More
Mark Twain petitions the Queen of England for tax relief...
Item #675409
December 01, 1887
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, December, 1887 Near the back is a: "Petition to the Queen of England" concerning taxes due for published stories sold in England. The letter, with much detailed explanation, takes two pages and is signed in type: Mark Twain.
Complete in 160 pages, 6 1/2 by 9 3/4 inches, disbound without wrappers, nice condition.
... See More
Front page reports on the Civil War...
Item #675393
September 08, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 8, 1861 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE WAR FOR THE UNION" "General McClellan's Sunder Order" "Thirty Sentences of Death" "Pickets Captured--Rebels in Rage" "Sharp Work Among Pickets" "Boldness of the Rebel Officers" "The Rebels' Departmental Correspondence" and ... See More
One of the earliest 17th century newspapers you will find...
Item #675381
February 23, 1641
GAZETTE, Paris, France, February 23, 1641 (date is in the imprint at the bottom of the back page).
* Earliest of newspapers to be had
This extremely early newspaper is filled with news reports with datelines from throughout Europe, including Naples, Rome, Nuremberg, Frankfort, Amsterdam, Cologne, with the back two pages containing reports from France. There are no advertisements.
This... See More
War movements of Robert E. Lee...
Item #675379
September 07, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 7, 1861 Inside pages have war-related column heads including: "THE WAR FOR THE UNION" "The Occupation of Pickets" "Movements of General Lee" "The Intentions of the Rebels" "The Next Collision" "From Hatteras Inlet" "Abandonment of Ocracoke Forts" and more.
Eight pages, never-trimmed margins, nice c... See More
Latest news from the Civil War...
Item #675378
September 10, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 10, 1861 Inside pages have war-related column heads including: "THE WAR FOR THE UNION" "Names of Soldiers Recently Captured" "The Payment of Troops" "The Cost of Transporting Soldiers" "An Imprisoned Traitor Complaining" and more.
Eight pages, never-trimmed margins, a few minor margin tears, good condition.
Union and rebel officers meet...
Item #675377
September 11, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 11, 1861 Inside pages have war-related column heads including: "THE WAR FOR THE UNION" "Meeting of Union and Rebel Officers" "A Consultation on Picket Firing" "The Colors of the 79th Restored" "The Latest War News" "The Civil War in America" and more.
Eight pages, never-trimmed margins, a few minor margin te... See More
Jim Crowley heads to Fordham Rams....
Item #675372
January 04, 1933
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, January 4, 1933
* Jim Crowley - "Four Horsemen" backfield fame
* University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish
* Becomes Fordham Rams head football coach
The front page of section 2 (sports) has a nice banner headline: "CROWLEY QUITS MICHIGAN STATE FOR FORDHAM" with subheads and photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in... See More
Army Cadets vs. Notre Dame...
Item #675354
November 27, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, November 27, 1932
* Army Cadets vs. Notre Dame upset
* Loads of text w/ photos
The front page of this section has a one column heading: "NOTRE DAME UPSETS ARMY ELEVEN, 21-0, AS 80,000 LOOK ON" with subheads and three related photos. (see)
Page 3 of this section has a banner headline: "Dazzling Aerial and Running Attack Enables No... See More
Baseball continues during th Civil War...
Item #675347
July 26, 1862
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, July 26, 1862 Basically a sports-themed newspaper. Inside has 2 1/2 columns taken up with reports on: "Base Ball" games and developments. Included are box scores for 9 games.
Other sports reports as well including for: "Fistiana" (boxing).
Sixteen pages, decorative masthead, nice condition.
Serial killer & rapist Albert Fish executed...
Item #675326
January 17, 1936
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, January 17, 1936
* Albert Fish executed by electric chair
* Serial killer, child rapist and cannibal
* "The Boogey Man" - "Gray Man"
* "Brooklyn Vampire" - "Werewolf of Wysteria"
The top of page 4 has a lone column heading: "FISH GOES LAST MILE TO CHAIR" with subhead. (see)
Complete with 22 pages, light toni... See More
Amelia Earhart lost at sea... Another search planned ?...
Item #675325
June 14, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 14, 1938
* Amelia Earhart lost at sea
* Another search planned ?
The top of page 23 has a one column heading: "NEW EARHART HUNT IN PACIFIC PLANNED" with subheads. (see) Amelia Earhart was lost just under a year earlier.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 42 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally ni... See More
Death of actor John Wayne...
Item #675320
June 12, 1979
THE INDIANAPOLIS NEWS, June 12, 1979
* John Wayne death (1st report)
* American film actor
The top of the front page has a few headings concerning the death of John Wayne with photo. (see) Another related photo on page 12.
Complete 1st section only with pages 1-20, good condition.
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