Nice reporting from the Spanish-American War...
Item #682764
April 21, 1898
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, April 21, 1898 The front page has nice reporting from the Spanish-American War including a banner headline: "McKINLEY'S ULTIMATUM TO SPAIN HAS NOW BEEN RECEIVED AT MADRID" with other various reports on the war.
A terrific & very large war-themed graphic on page 2.
Complete in 12 pages, binding indents at the spine, nice condition.... See More
The cause of earthquakes...
Item #682741
November 10, 1868
SACRAMENTO DAILY UNION, California, Nov. 10, 1868
* Wild Old West
* Rare publication
* Post Civil War
Among the articles in this issue are: "A Hypothesis as to the Cause for Earthquakes" "Political Changes in California" "Woman's Rights" "The Loss of Hooker - A Touching Tribute to a Stricken and Bereft Soldier".
Four pages, great condition... See More
The Klondike Gold Rush...
Item #682730
July 26, 1897
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 26, 1897
* Klondike Gold Rush
* Yukon - Alaska - Canada
The top of a front page column has reports on the Klondike gold rush, with: "NUGGETS OF NEWS" "From the Klondike Gold-Seeking Craze--The Rush" "Four Hundred Miners" "Leave on the Mexico for the Land of the Midnight Sun and Golden Grains--The Alien Act". ... See More
Morrissey and Heenan will fight for the boxing championship...
Item #682725
October 20, 1858
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 20, 1858 Page 4 has nearly a full column report on: "The Prize Fight Today" between Morrissey and Heenan (The Benicia Boy). Column subheads include: "Morrissey and the Benecia Boy--Condition of the Men--Who Will be Champion--How the Betting Ranges--Amount of Money Staked". The result would be reported in the next day's newspaper.
Eight pages, go... See More
Preparing for Grant's inauguration... Andrew Johnson's exit...
Item #682722
March 04, 1869
NEW YORK TIMES, March 4, 1869 The front page begins with much reporting on the inaugural ceremonies of U.S. Grant as President, which occurred on the date of this issue (hence nor reported here).
Heads include: "WASHINGTON" "A Day of General Excitement at the Capital" "The City Crowded with Visitors From All Parts" "Increased Curiosity Regarding Gen. Grant... See More
Wright brothers' famous flight at Fort Myer...
Item #682704
September 10, 1908
OMAHA EVENING BEE, Nebraska, Sept. 10, 1908 Over a full column on page 7 concerns early aviation, headed: "THREE PHENOMENAL TRIPS" "Wrights' Airplane, in Trial at Fort Myer, Breaks All Records" "Stays In Air Over One Hour" "Its Travels at Rate of About 37 Miles an Hour--Shorter Trip is Made With Two Passengers". Another article headed: "Navy M... See More
1939 New York World's Fair....
Item #682702
May 02, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 2, 1939
* 1939 World's Fair grand opening
* Best title to be had ? (2nd day)
* 1939 World's Fair grand opening
* Best title to be had ? (2nd day)
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "FIRST ROYALTY VISITS FAIR TO OPEN NORWAY'S PAVILION; 102,000 ATTEND SECOND DAY" with subheads that include: "5,000 Hear Prince" "Sky's the Limit' for the Fleet, La Guardia Says in
1946 Joe Louis vs. Billy Conn fight...
Item #682689
June 20, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES,, June 20, 1946
* Joe Louis vs. Billy Conn
* Heavyweight boxing championship bout
The top of the front page has a one column heading:
"LOUIS STOPS CONN IN EIGHTH ROUND AND RETAINS TITLE" with subheads. (See) Much more reporting on page 27 with headings, photos and round per round coverage. Loads of text, too much to photograph here.
Complete ... See More
United Negro College Fund is founded....
Item #682683
May 01, 1944
NEW YORK TIMES, May 1, 1944
* UNCF founded - starts
* United Negro College Fund
Page 17 has a brief, discrete but very notable article with one column headings: "Drive To Open Wednesday" "United Negro College Fund Seeks to Raise $1,500,000".
Complete in 34 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on very high quality newsprint meant for institutional hol... See More
Admiral George Dewey gets married in 1899...
Item #682650
November 09, 1899
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Nov. 9, 1899
* Admiral George Dewey's gets married
* United States Navy - Spanish-American War
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "DEWEY AGAIN A VICTOR MARRIED THIS MORNING" with subhead and two small illustrations. (see) Surprisingly these issues are in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find... See More
On the life of a local man of renown...
Item #682642
April 25, 1895
THE ST. JOHNSBURY REPUBLICAN - EXTRA, Vermont, April 25, 1895 The entire front page of this "Extra" issue is taken up with the life of local businessman, Franklin Fairbanks, who died the day prior to this issue.
Franklin Fairbanks was an American businessman, natural scientist, collector, political figure, and one of the founders and first trustees of Rollins College. He was born ... See More
Parliament discusses the slave trade...
Item #682633
May 27, 1789
THE DIARY, OR WOODFALL'S REGISTER, London, May 27, 1789 Beginning on page 2 and carrying over to page 2 is a report headed: "Slave Trade" from the House of Commons, taking over half a page in total.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, full red tax stamp on the front page, very nice condition.
Lengthy letter from Santa Anna on the Mexican War...
Item #682630
June 10, 1847
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, June 10, 1847 Some nice reporting from the Mexican War including a full front page column headed: "Very Late from the City of Mexico" which includes a lengthy letter to the Mexican Minster of War, signed in type: Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna.
More on page 2 with: "A Day in Advance of the Mail" "Arrival of Col. Doniphan at Parras" "Hi... See More
Reporting the Mexican War...
Item #682622
June 23, 1847
NEW YORK DEAILY TRIBUNE, June 23, 1847 Good content from the Mexican War including Relations With Mexico" "Further From Mexico" "Incidents of War" and other items.
Four pages, nice condition.
Reporting the Mexican War...
Item #682621
May 31, 1847
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, May 31, 1847 Good content from the Mexican War including front page: "Gen. Scott's Proclamation" "Lieut. Col. Fremont" "Later from Matamoros" "From Northern Mexico & California" and more.
Good page 2 war content with: "Important From Mexico" "Reported Defeat ofd Col. Doniphan" "Americans Lost 7 ... See More
Reporting on the War of 1812, with a "rallying call" for soldiers...
Item #682615
November 30, 1812
CONNECTICUT MIRROR, Hartford, Nov. 30, 1812
* General Alexander Smyth "rallying call"
The front page has a full column reporting on the War of 1812 in: "Our Southern Frontier" carrying over to page 2. Page 2 has a "rallying call" letter by General Alexander Smyth to the: "Men Of New York!" noting in part: "...You desire your share of fame. T... See More
Early Catholic newspaper with huge masthead...
Item #682613
January 27, 1832
UNITED STATES CATHOLIC INTELLIGENCER, Boston, Jan. 27, 1832
* Large masthead with a heraldic eagle
This rather rare title lasted for just one year, having begun in October, 1831 and ending in September, 1832. The issue is a "vol. III" issue as this publication was preceded by one titled "Jesuit, or Catholic Sentinel" and they kept the same volume numbering. It was a... See More
In the Swedish language...
Item #682609
May 29, 1886
KURRE, Chicago, Illinois, May 29, 1886
* Rare publication
A rather rare Swedish-language newspaper from Illinois, the subtitle above the masthead translating to: "Illustrated Newspaper For Swedish America". A very decorative masthead, 8 pages, some minor margin chipping, nice condition.... See More
1900 Harvard-Yale Regatta...
Item #682605
June 28, 1900
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, June 28, 1900
* Harvard-Yale Regatta boat race
* Rowing races - Thames River
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "HARVARD AND YALE RACE AND DIVIDE THE HONORS" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this er... See More
1940 Doodlebug Train Disaster....
Item #682599
August 01, 1940
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, August 1, 1940
* Doodlebug train Disaster (1st report)
* Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "41 KILLED AS TRAIN HITS COACH HEAD-ON AT OHIO JUNCTION" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the Doddlebug Train disaster at Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Complete with 44 pages, rag edition, a little residue alo... See More
Halley's Comet passes the earth in 1910......
Item #682598
May 20, 1910
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, May 20, 1910
* Halley's comet 1910 approach
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "COMET'S TAIL NOW IS IN WESTERN SKY" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
Complete with 8 pages, 2 ... See More
1900 Collinsville, Illinois tornado disaster...
Item #682596
February 08, 1900
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Feb. 8, 1900
* Collinsville, Madison County, Illinois
* Tornado storm disaster - destruction
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "A DEADLY TORNADO IN MISSOURI AND ILLINOIS" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragi... See More
Grey Owl death... Archibald Belaney...
Item #682583
April 14, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 14, 1938
* Grey Owl death w/ photo
* Archibald Belaney
* Famed conservationist
The top of page 23 has a photo of Archibald Belaney and a one column heading: "GREY OWL, WORKER FOR CONSERVATION" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the death of Grey Owl, widely known for Environmental conservation.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day... See More
See the nice masthead from 1846...
Item #682580
July 30, 1846
THE WEEKLY CHRONOTYPE, Boston, July 30, 1846
* Uncommon title
See the great, early engraving of a railroad train in the masthead. An interesting array of news tidbits of the day.
Four pages, nice condition. This is the vol. 1 number 10 issue of a title which lasted about 4 years.... See More
Woodrow Wilson's 1918 Thanksgiving proclamation...
Item #682579
November 21, 1918
THE GREENSBORO PATRIOT, North Carolina, Nov. 21, 1918
* President Woodrow Wilson
* Thanksgiving proclamation
* World War I Peace - WWI
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "President Bids Nation Return Thanks For Peace" with subheads and complete text of the proclamation which is signed in type: Woodrow Wilson.
Complete with 8 pages, light toning at the margins, a... See More
Sable Island is shrinking in 1900...
Item #682576
April 24, 1900
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, April 24, 1900
* Sable Island is to disappear ?
* North Atlantic Ocean
* Halifax, Nova Scotia
The top of page 7 has a two column heading: "SABLE ISLAND IS DOOMED TO DESTRUCTION BY THE SEA" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally ... See More
1900 Augusta, Georgia Negro lynching...
Item #682548
May 14, 1900
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, May 14, 1900
* Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia
* William Willis (Negro) lynching - shooting
Near the bottom of the front page is a one column heading: "Negro Shot To Death" (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.... See More
1900 Hull-Ottawa fire disaster...
Item #682546
April 26, 1900
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, April 26, 1900
* 1900 Hull-Ottawa fire disaster
* Quebec, Canada
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "TERRIBLE CONFLAGRATION IN CANADIAN CAPITAL" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
C... See More
1900 Paris Exposition Universelle opens...
Item #682545
April 14, 1900
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, April 14, 1900
* Exposition Universelle (1900) opens
* Paris, France world's fair
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "THE PARIS EXPOSITION FORMALLY OPENED TODAY" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from... See More
1900 Battle of Paardeberg...
Item #682544
February 15, 1900
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Feb. 15, 1900
* Battle of Paardeberg - Second Boer War
* South African Republic & Orange Free State
* British forces victory - Frederick Roberts
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "OPERATIONS EXPANDING BRITISH BRACING UP" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era... See More
Talk of an Amendment to eliminate slavery...
Item #682535
December 11, 1863
SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, Dec. 11, 1863 Page 2 has: "Constitutional Amendment Against Slavery" with some discussion. Also much on the Civil War including: "Late Rebel Dispatches" "What the Cavalry Did at Chattanooga" "Hard Marching & Religious Interest in the 10th Regiment" "Late Southern News" "Hard Marching &... See More
What will Sherman do?
Item #682532
January 05, 1865
THE WORLD, New York, Jan. 5, 1865
* Final months of the American Civil War
* William T. Sherman - post march to the Sea
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "SAVANNAH" "Present Condition of Affairs in the City" "What Will Gen. Sherman Do?" "Rebel Speculations as to his Future Movements" "THE SOUTHWEST" "campaign... See More
Grant, Sherman and Sheridan working together...
Item #682530
February 21, 1865
THE WORLD, New York, Feb. 21, 1865
* Final weeks of the American Civil War
* Capture of Columbia, South Carolina
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "SOUTH CAROLINA" "Grant, Sherman and Sheridan Moving Together" "Lee Reinforcing Beauregard" "Charleston Evacuated & Admiral Dahlgren on his Way to the City" "Details of... See More
Game of the Century... Norte Dame vs. Ohio Buckeyes...
Item #682519
November 02, 1935
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, November 2, 1935
* GAME OF THE CENTURY ?
* Ohio State vs. Notre Dame (day of)
* Famous comeback win (pre-game)
The front page of the sport's section has a nice banner headline: "NOTRE DAME BATTLES OHIO BEFORE 80,000" with subheads and lineups. (see) This would be the famous game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Ohio State Buckeyes. This g... See More
Print of the Irish bond... Cholera print...
Item #682514
December 02, 1865
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Dec. 2, 1865 The dramatic front page print: "Field Sports of New York--Car Racing on the Bowery". Also dramatic is a double page foldout print captioned: "Where The Cholera Comes From".
Other prints as well including one of: "The Irish Bond" from the Irish Republic. Also: "Catching Wild Horses in Paraguay" and... See More
1918 HMS Racoon wreck...
Item #682506
January 12, 1918
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Jan. 12, 1918
* HMS Raccoon disaster
* British destroyer wreck
The front page has a banner heading: "Ninety-Six Men Lost With British Destroyer" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper. Rare as such.
Complete w... See More
1918 Midwest Blizzard disaster...
Item #682505
January 07, 1918
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Jan. 7, 1918
* 1918 Midwest Blizzard disaster
* Chicago, Illinois snow storm
The front page has a six column headline: "CHICAGO BURIED UNDER SNOW" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper. Rare as such.
Complete... See More
1900 Bloomington, Illinois fire disaster...
Item #682499
June 19, 1900
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, June 19, 1900
* Bloomington, Illinois fire disaster
* McLean County
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "GREAT ILLINOIS FIRE" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
Complete with 8 pages... See More
Various crime-related reports, including from Tombstone...
Item #682482
October 29, 1881
THE WEEKLY OREGONIAN, Portland, Oct. 29, 1881
* Rare Old West publication
A wealth of crime-related reports are found within, including a back page report from Tombstone, Arizona, on a prison escape. In a few days would be the report of the gunfight at the O.K. Corral.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, some archival strengthening at the spine, nice condition.... See More
From the foothills of the Sierra Nevadas...
Item #682481
January 24, 1874
FOOT-HILL WEEKLY TIDINGS, Grass Valley, California, Jan. 24, 1874
* Rare old West publication
* Many interesting advertisements
This town in Northern California was formally named "Boston Ravine" and then "Centerville". It began as a mining town, situated at the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountain range in Northeastern Calif. This is the volume 1, number 3 issu... See More
Check from Cooperstown, 1837...
Item #682476
This is a genuine check written on the "Otsego County Bank" of Cooperstown, New York dated Oct. 30, 1837. Included is the amount of $10 in the lower left corner with a signature in the lower right. There is a nice engraving of an eagle with an olive branch in its beak. Also a red ink cancellation.An early financial item & great to have from this town famous as the home of the Baseb... See More
Bounty land for military veterans... On Monroe's inauguration...
Item #682468
June 24, 1817
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., June 24, 1817 The front page has a report of the travels of the President on the steam boat Fulton, landing at Staten Island & his visits to the fort at Harlem Heights. Also to runaway reward ads. Page 3 has a runaway reward ad as well.
Four pages, nice condition.
An event which never happened...
Item #682463
September 08, 1908
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, Sept. 8, 1908 The front pager features a two-line banner headline: "Sensational Reports of Attempt on the Life of President Roosevelt at Oyster Bay" with subheads: "Alleged That Shot Was Fired At Him Saturday" "Secret Service Officers Investigating But President Attaches No Importance to It--Crank With a Gun Arrested on the... See More
'Notorious desperadoes lynched in Texas...
Item #682454
August 24, 1881
THE PHILADELPHIA PRESS, Aug. 24, 1881
* Orange TX Texas
* Lawlessness - lynchings
Top of the front page has column heads: "EIGHT MEN LYNCHED" "Notorious Desperadoes Summarily Disposed Of In Texas" "An Exasperated Community Compelled to Take the Law in Their Own Hands--A Story of Crime and Punishment".
An uncommonly lengthy & very detailed account of... See More
1898 Battle of Manila Bay....
Item #682426
May 03, 1898
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, May 3, 1898
* Battle of Manila Bay, Philippines
* Admiral George Dewey's victory
* Spanish-American War
The front page has one column headings: "MANILA HAS FALLEN" "The Battle Of Manila" "Manila Cable Out" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to... See More
1896 St. Johnsbury, Vermont...
Item #682425
July 01, 1896
ST. JOHNSBURY REPUBLICAN, Vermont, July 1, 1896
* Caledonia County
* "Best Small Town"
Uncommon publication from Northern New England. Contains news of the day with several advertisements.
Complete with 8 pages, minor wear at the margins, generally nice.
News from America...
Item #682412
March 01, 1787
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1787 Included near the back is nearly a full page of: "American News" beginning with mention that Virginia has created duties on imports, with details. From New York is mention that: "Congress have lately concluded a negociation with the Court of Lisbon in respect of trade..." with some details. A few other items as well.
Included... See More
Day of thanksgiving in Boston... an abacus... music writing machine....
Item #682411
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1748 Interesting articles: "Invention of Writing Music by Playing It" with two small illustrations; "Articles For a General Peace" "Introduction to Heraldry" "A Religious Tax Proposed" "Proclamation Against Commerce with France".There is also content regarding the war in America & p... See More
1900 Columbus, Georgia Negro lynching...
Item #682409
June 09, 1900
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, June 9, 1900
* Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia
* Simon Adams (Negro) lynching - hanging
The front page has a small one column heading: "A Negro Lynched" (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
Complete with 8 pages, ... See More
1900 capture of Pretoria, South Africa....
Item #682408
June 05, 1900
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, June 5, 1900
* British capture Pretoria, South Africa
* Second Boer War - Frederick Roberts
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "PRETORIA HAS FALLEN THE VICTORIOUS ENTRY" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile f... See More
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