Did Nelson defeat Buonaparte?
Item #686880
November 14, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 14, 1798
* Lord Horatio Nelson victorious ?
* Battle of the Nile - Napoleon Bonaparte
The front page has an address from the Grand Jury of Mass: "To the President of rthe Unitred States, with his: "Answer" signed in type: John Adams.
Page 2 has dispatches noting: "The account of the defeat of Buonaparte by the Arabs is not of... See More
Nelson and Napoleon in Egypt...
Item #686879
November 10, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 10, 1798
* Napoleon Bonaparte & Lord Horatio Nelson
Most of the front page is taken up with reports under the heading: "Buonaparte--Nelson" regarding their engagements in Egypt, with no fewer than six accounts. Horatio Nelson defeated Napoleon at the Battle of the Nile.
Four pages, pages 1 & 3 have archival mends near the margins, ot... See More
Two John Adams letters...
Item #686878
November 07, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 7, 1798
* President John Adams
Near the middle of the front page is an address of the inhabitants of North Yarmouth, Maine, to the President concerning the dangers of eminent war with France (XYZ Affair), followed by his response signed in type: John Adams.
Page 2 has a letter to the President which mentions General Clark, followed by: "The ... See More
John Adams... Death on the frigate Constitution...
Item #686871
October 13, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 13, 1798 The front page has a letter from Maine: "To the President of the United States" concerning foreign encroachments on our land, which is followed by the: "Answer" signed in type: John Adams.
Page 2 has a report of a death: "At Norfolk, Virginia, Dr. William Read, 28 surgeon of the United States frigate Constitution, and a nati... See More
UN Opens in 1946.....
Item #686856
January 11, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 11, 1946
* First meeting of the United Nations
* Westminster Central Hall, London, England
The front page has a two column headline announcing: "UNO OPENED; ATTLEE ASKS WORLD UNITY" with subheads. (see) Much more on pages 2 and 3 with related photos.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 38 pages, light toning at the marg... See More
Racehorse Phar Lap's 1932 death...
Item #686839
April 08, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 8, 1932
* Phar Lap death
* Australian racehorse
The sport's section (page 29) has a one column heading: "ELIMINATE ARSENIC IN PHAR LAP'S DEATH" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 44 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.
1934 West Coast waterfront strike ends...
Item #686834
July 20, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 20, 1934
* San Francisco West Coast waterfront strike ends
* Maurice Wilson dies on Mount Everest
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "GENERAL STRIKE CALLED OFF BY SAN FRANCISCO UNIONS; TROOPS READY IN PORTLAND" with subheads. (see) Lengthy coverage continues on page 2.
Also on the front page is a two column heading: "Briton... See More
Johan Santana hurls first Mets no-hitter....
Item #686826
June 02, 2012
NEW YORK POST, June 2, 2012. Johan Santana throws the first no-hitter in Mets history (50 years).
The front page is taken up with a large photo of Johan Santana with the heading: "Johan hurls first Mets no- hitter AMAZIN'!" Directing to the sports section where there are several other articles on the Mets including: "Amazin'ly lucky", "First no-hitter was ... See More
Appointments to the ship Constitution...
Item #686821
April 21, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 21, 1798
* Officers appointed to the frigate USS Constitution
* Unites States Navy in it's infancy
Page 3 has a very brief yet historic item reading: "Appointments for the Frigate Constitution, Edward Prebble, 1st, and John Cordis, 2nd Lieutenants." This is for the famous ship later to be nicknamed "Old Ironsides".
Pag... See More
Law on "...the dangerous evils of canine madness..."
Item #686816
March 10, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 10, 1798 front page has a nearly full column Act of the Massachusetts legislature titled: "An Act to lessen the dangerous evils of Canine Madness and other injuries occasioned by Dogs." which is signed in type by the governor: Increase Sumner. A very interesting and early law which reads as if it came from an early version of the SPCA.
Also... See More
Washington names the new Post Master General... The situation in Pittsburgh...
Item #686796
August 24, 1791
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 24, 1791
* President George Washington
* Timothy Pickering appointed
Page 2 has a report that: "Another expedition to the Indian country is now in operation--it consists of 500 men...". This is followed by a letter from Pittsburgh noting in part: "...since I came to this place not a life has been lost within the reach of our parties. Th... See More
Native American's live better than "civilized" man...
Item #686794
August 13, 1791
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 13, 1791 The front page has an interesting article: "Parallel - The Civilized Man and The Savage" which speaks favorably for the Native Americans on how they conduct their lives.
Page 3 notes the President's appointment of James Barry as ambassador to Portugal, followed by a report from the Supreme Court.
Four pages, very nice condition.... See More
Federal government along the Potomac?
Item #686781
December 15, 1790
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 15, 1790
* Site for United States Government
* Along the Potomac River ?
Detailed front page article "Observations On the Whale-Fishery and Seal-Catching" says the two combined would make for a "...profitable voyage..." and that the Nantucket and Long Island Whalemen: "...will find themselves peculiarly adapted..." for se... See More
The Civil Rights Bill is "the law of the land"...
Item #686774
April 10, 1866
THE NEW YORK HERALD, April 10, 1866
* Civil Rights Bill becomes law
* Post Civil War - slavery
The top of the back page has one column headings: "THE CAPITAL" "The Civil Rights Bill the Law of the Land" "Its Passage In The House" "Vote 122 To 41" Unfortunately there is a printing flaw that affects the mentioned headings only. Text is fine. (see)... See More
Woodhull & Claflin open the first women's brokerage firm on Wall Street...
Item #686770
February 22, 1870
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 22, 1870
* "Woodhull, Claflin & Co." advertisement
* First Women's Wall Street brokerage
The financial page (pg. 6) has an intriguing, somewhat inconspicuous advertisement of a very notable--yet widely unknown--Wall Street "first".
The advertisement is for the very first women's brokerage firm to open on male-dominated Wall Street... See More
Early report on boxing...
Item #686767
October 30, 1790
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 30, 1790
* 18th century bareknuckle boxing
Page 2 has an article: "Boxing" which is a very early report of the sport. The match is between "Big Ben" and the "Tinman".
Other items including a page 3 article on: "Duelling" "King of France's Demand" "the Art of Joking" "King of Sweden" a... See More
1918 New York City Police parade photos...
Item #686726
May 19, 1919
ROTOGRAVURE SECTION only of the New York Times, May 19, 1919
* New York City Police Department - NYPD
The front page of this section has 7 related photos to the 1918 New York City Police parade and salutes. Includes are 2 photos showing the Women's Police Reserves.
Complete rotogravure section only with all 12 pages, irregular along the spine, minor margin wear, generally nice.
... See More
New automobiles for 1935 w/ many ads...
Item #686725
January 06, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 10 only, January 6, 1935
* Automobiles - cars for 1935
* Many advertisements
* Photos and illustrations
This section is loaded with news and advertisements (some full page) for the automobiles that were introduced in 1935. Loads of text. See images for small portion here.
Complete section 10 only with all 32 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More
Max Yergan... African American activist...
Item #686719
April 15, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 15, 1937
* African American Max Yergan
* 1st Negro to be a faculty member in NYC colleges ?
* Baptist Missionary - activist
* National Negro Congress president
Page 13 has a small one column heading: "Negro For College Post" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on Yergan possibly becoming the first African-American faculty member ever hired at one ... See More
1920 Kiev, Ukraine Offensive
Item #686686
May 13, 1920
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, May 13, 1920
* Kiev Offensive - Ukraine
* Polish-Soviet War (Russia)
The front page has a banner headline: "BOLSHEVIKI LAUNCH BIG COUNTER ATTACK TO RECAPTURE KIEV" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 26 pages, a few blue pencil markings that affext the headline and report, light toning and a little wear at the margins, otherwise good.... See More
Armenian genocide help ?...
Item #686684
May 13, 1920
THE DAY, New London, Conn. May 13, 1920
* Armenian genocide
* Will America help ?
* Woodrow Wilson
The top of page 2 has a two column heading: "Armenia's Awful Plight Described to Rotarians" (see)
Complete with 14 pages, light toning and a few small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.... See More
1st transatlantic airplane flight Westward...
Item #686637
April 29, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 29, 1928
* 1st transatlantic airplane flight Westward
* Bremen, German Junkers W33 aircraft
* Floyd Bennett funeral - burial
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "BREMEN CREW DAZED BY WELCOME BACK AS CITY CROWDS BATTLE TO SEE THEM; LAY TRIBUTES ON BENNETT'S GRAVE" with many subheads and photo. Much more on the followings pages with ... See More
Charles Lindbergh & Floyd Bennett...
Item #686636
April 25, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 25, 1928
* Aviator Charles Lindbergh
* Flight to Quebec, Canada
* Floyd Bennett near death
The front page has a four column headline: "LINDBERGH TAKES SERUM TO BENNETT IN QUEBEC, SPEEDING THROUGH STORM; BREMEN, REPAIRED, HELD BY WEATHER" with many subheads and photo. (see) Loads of text.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 56 p... See More
1st transatlantic airplane flight Westward...
Item #686635
April 28, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 28, 1928
* 1st transatlantic airplane flight Westward
* Bremen, German Junkers W33 aircraft
* Floyd Bennett funeral - burial
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "FLOYD BENNETT BURIED WITH NATIONAL HONORS; BREMEN FLIERS ARRIVE IN NEW YORK BY PLANE, GO ON TO WASHINGTON; COMING BACK TODAY" with many subheads and photo. Much more on the fo... See More
Nazis capture Brussels Belgium...
Item #686625
May 18, 1940
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE May 18, 1940
* Nazis capture Brussels Belgium
* World War II era original
The front page has a banner heading: "Germans Take Brussels; 'Paris in 15 Days,' They Cry" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much more on World War II. Complete in 32 pages, light toning at the margins, small binding holes along the spine... See More
1942 Invasion of Salamaua-Lae...
Item #686615
March 19, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 19, 1942
* Invasion of Salamaua-Law
* Territory of New Guinea
* Imperial Japanese Navy
The top of the front page has a nice banner headline: "23 JAPANESE SHIPS BLASTED BY ALLIED FLIERS; TOLL OFF NEW GUINEA INCLUDES 12 WARSHIPS" with subheads and related map. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much more on World War II. Complete ... See More
Willie Sutton prison escape...
Item #686614
February 19, 1952
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 11, 1947
* Famous Bank Robber
* Willie Sutton prison escape
* Holmesburg Prison, Philadelphia
* Famous Bank Robber
* Willie Sutton prison escape
* Holmesburg Prison, Philadelphia
The top of page 17 has a one column heading: "FIVE FLEE PRISON IN PHILADELPHIA" with subhead. (see)
Complete with 56 pages, rag edition, a little spine wear, generally in great condition.
wikipedia notes: Sentenced to life
... See More
Complete with 56 pages, rag edition, a little spine wear, generally in great condition.
wikipedia notes: Sentenced to life
Cary Middlecoff wins 1955 Masters golf tournament
Item #686613
April 11, 1955
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., April 11, 1955
* Cary Middlecoff wins Masters Tournament
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia
The top of page 10 has a five column heading: "Cary Middlecoff Captures Masters" with subheads, photo and scores. First report coverage on Cary Middlecoff winning the 1955 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia.
Other news, sports and advertisements o... See More
1974 Darius Milhaud death... French composer...
Item #686605
June 25, 1974
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 25, 1974
* Darius Milhaud death (1st report)
* French composer, conductor & teacher
* Jazz - polytonality - modernist music
The top of page 36 has a four column heading: "Darius Milhaud, Rebel French Composer, Dies at 81" with photo. Lengthy text.
Complete with 64 pages, minor margin wear, generally nice.... See More
1st game at Kinnick Stadium.... Iowa Hawkeyes...
Item #686603
October 06, 1929
SPORT'S SECTION ONLY of the New York Times, October 6, 1929
* Kinnick Stadium debut (Nile Kinnick)
* Iowa Hawkeyes NCAA college football
This sport's section only is loaded with college football reports from the previous day. Page 4 of this section has small and somewhat discrete headings at the bottom of the page that read: "Iowa On Top, 46-0" "Has Easy Time With Mon... See More
Serial killer & rapist Albert Fish capture...
Item #686602
December 21, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 21, 1934
* re. Albert Fish captured - indicted
* Serial killer, child rapist and cannibal
* "The Boogey Man" - "Gray Man"
* "Brooklyn Vampire" - "Werewolf of Wysteria"
The top of page 16 has a one column heading: "WITNESS LINKS FISH TO GAFFNEY CASE" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 48 pages, rag edition in g... See More
1945 occupation of Japan begins...
Item #686601
August 27, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 27, 1945
* U.S. occupation of Japan begins
* USS Missouri (Big Mo) enters Sagami Bay
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "ENVOYS BOARD U. S. SHIP OFF TOKYO AS 1,200 PLANES GUARD BIG FLEET" with subheads and related photo. (see). Coverage on the initial occupation Japan with the United States Navy entering Sagami Bay. T... See More
FCC created...
Item #686456
June 21, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 21, 1934
* Federal Communications Commission (FCC) creation
* Franklin D. Roosevelt FDR signs bill
The top of page 2 has one column headings that include: "40 BILLS SIGNED BY THE PRESIDENT" "Others Are Silver, Communications, Federal Procedures and Air Crash Publicity Law" and more. (see) Coverage on the initial creation of the Federal Communicat... See More
Jacob 'Gurrah' Shapiro found guilty...
Item #686451
June 18, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 18, 1938
* Jacob 'Gurrah' Shapiro
* New York mobster
* Murder Inc. co-founder
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "GURRAH CONVICTED, GETS 3-YEAR TERM AS FUR RACKETEER" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on New York mobster, Jacob 'Gurrah' Shapiro, co-founder of Murder Inc., found guilty of racketeering in the fur in... See More
Shanghai Incident China of 1932....
Item #686439
February 20, 1932
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, February 20, 1932
* January 28 Incident
* Shanghai, China
* Japanese offensive
The front page has a nice banner headline: "JAPANESE START 'BIG PUSH'" with many subheads. Related map on page 2. Eight related photos are on the back page. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete in 28 pages, rag... See More
John Dillinger gang member captured in 1933......
Item #686435
December 24, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 24, 1933
* John Dillinger gang member captured
* Hilton Crouch - race car driver - getaway man
Page 7 has a one column heading: "Dillinger Gangster Captured In Chicago" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on Dillinger gang member H.C. Crouch being captured.
Complete 1st section only with 64 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More
Helen Jacobs wins 1936 Wimbledon singles....
Item #686431
July 05, 1936
THE DETROIT NEWS, July 5, 1936
* Helen Jacobs wins singles title
* Wimbledon tennis championships
The front page of this sport's section has a seven column headline: "Helen Jacobs Wins at Wimbledon in Fifth Attempt" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Helen Jacobs winning the 1936 Women's singles title at Wimbledon. This was her only singles title there.
Complet... See More
Venustiano Carranza assassination.....
Item #686382
May 23, 1920
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass., May 23, 1920
* Venustiano Carranza assassination
* Rodolfo Herrero - Mexican Revolution
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "CARRANZA IS SHOT DEAD" with subheads. (see)
Eight pages, toning and some wear at the margins, should be handled with care.... See More
Ray Keech wins Indianapolis 500 in 1929...
Item #686377
May 31, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 31, 1929
* Indianapolis 500 auto race
* Ray Keech wins
* Bill Spence killed
* Indianapolis 500 auto race
* Ray Keech wins
* Bill Spence killed
The front page has a one column heading: "RAY KEECH WINS 500 MILE AUTO RACE; ONE DIES" with subhead. (see) Reporting continues in the sport's section. Five related photos are on the back page. (see) First report coverage on the 1929 Indi
Michael I of Romania turns 18....
Item #686364
October 26, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 26, 1939
* Michael I of Romania - 18th birthday
* Becomes member of the Senate of Romania
* Last King of Romania
The top of page 3 has a two column heading: "Michael of Romania Feted on Coming of Age; 18-Year-Old-Prince Now Full Heir to Throne" with photo. (see) First report coverage on Michael I of Romania turning 18 years old which automaticall... See More
1st Transatlantic flight... Graf Zeppelin German airship...
Item #686347
October 12, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 12, 1928
* D-LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin German airship
* 1st Intercontinental flight beginning
* Atlantic Ocean to Lakehurst, New Jersey
The front page has a four column headline: "ZEPPELIN SOARS OVER MEDITERRANEAN; RETARDED BY WIND, HEADS FOR ATLANTIC; EXPECTED HERE ABOUT NOON ON SUNDAY" with subheads and related map. (see) Lengthy coverage on the 1st Inte... See More
"The Flying Hutchinsons" family lost ?...
Item #686343
September 12, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 12, 1932
* Colonel George R. Hutchinson
* "Flying family" lost at sea ?
* Aviation - airplanes
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "HUTCHINSONS FEARED LOST; PLANE WITH 8 DOWN AT SEA; AID GOES FROM GREENLAND" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues on page 3 with related photo. History shows that this famous fly... See More
1951 sport's stars photos...
Item #686341
December 23, 1951
SPORT'S SECTION ONLY of the New York Times, Dec. 23, 1951
* Sport's stars & feats of 1951
* Bobby Thomson - Ben Hogan
* Kentucky Wildcats basketball & more
The front page of this section has ten photos of various sport's stars for the year of 1927 with heading: "Some Outstanding Performers in the World of Sports During Year That Saw Numerous Upsets" Nice for d... See More
Poverty in 1951 NYC...
Item #686315
December 23, 1951
THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 2 only, December 23, 1951
* Poverty in NYC
* Case examples
* Christmas time
The front page of this section has a banner headline: "AT CHRISTMAS REMEMBER THE NEEDIEST" with related illustration and some cases. Nice for display.
Other topics throughout. Complete section 2 only with all 24 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More
Craig Wood wins 1941 Masters golf tournament
Item #686303
April 07, 1941
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 7, 1941
* Craig Wood wins Masters Tournament
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia
* World War II - WWII era
The front page of the sport's section (page 11) has a two column heading: "Wood Captures Augusta Meet" with photo. (see) First report coverage on Craig Wood winning the 1941 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia.
Complete with 18 pages... See More
1935 George Weyerhaeuser kidnapping....
Item #686300
June 02, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 2, 1935
* George Weyerhaeuser kidnapping
* Tacoma, Washington (freed)
* Alvin "Creepy" Karpis ??
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "TACOMA BOY FREE, $200,000 IS PAID; HE NAMES KARPIS" with subheads. (see) Report continues on page 3 with photo of Karpis. Karpis was suspected in the kidnapping but it turned out that he had noth... See More
Early for Western Pennsylvania... Much on the Northwest coast....
Item #686297
October 03, 1822
THE PITTSBURGH RECORDER, Pennsylvania, Oct. 3, 1822
* Early Western Pennsylvania
The volume 1 number 37 issue of a quite uncommon and very early periodical from Western Penna.
Near the back two pages are taken up with a lengthy & very detailed: "Account Of The North-West Coast".
Sixteen pages various foxing throughout, 5 1/4 by 8 1/2 inches, good condition.... See More
Davy Crockett....
Item #686285
May 10, 1834
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 10, 1834 A brief item at the top of an inside page mentions: "Col. Crockett is yet on his "tower" to the north, and has much amused the people by his originalities, and the broad good humor that plays on his "honest face".
There is much reporting from Congress, and also an article headed: "Great Aeronautic Expedition&... See More
A satirical newspaper which lasted but nine months..
Item #686262
April 09, 1870
PUNCHINELLO, New York, April 9, 1870 This is just the second issue of this famous title known for its satirical content directed at the various social and political issues of the day. Inspired by the English publication Punch, it existed only from April 2 to December 14, 1870.
The magazine was founded by former editors of Vanity Fair, which went out of business in 1863. They found four i
... See More
1942 Doolittle raid of Japan....
Item #686245
April 21, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 21, 1942
* The famous Doolittle raid of Japan
* U.S. Army Air Force B-25B Mitchell bombers
* USS Hornet aircraft carrier
The front page has a one column heading: "TOKYO NOW TELLS OF 10 U.S. PLANES" with subhead. (see) This was the famous Doolittle raid on Japan. It was not known at the time that James "Jimmy" Doolittle was involved due to secre... See More
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