Beauregard's lengthy report on Shiloh...

DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, May 10, 1862 



* Battle of Shiloh - Pittsburg Landing

* General P. G. T. Beauregard's official rpt.

* From the capital of the Confederacy



The front page has much on: "YORKTOWN" "Our Former Position & Strength There--The State of our Whole Line--Daily Picket Fights--Brilliant Affair at Dam No. 2--Vast Preparations & Expectat... See More  

Stirring words from the President of the Confederacy...

DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, February 13, 1864 



* Jefferson Davis rallies Confederates

* From the capital of the Confederacy



Among the front page items are: "A Victory Near Charleston" "The enemy Again Advancing on The Peninsula" "Important Movement In Mississippi", "The Courts", "City Intelligence" "A Picture of Charleston U... See More  

From Houston during the Civil War...

THE HOUSTON TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, Nov. 9, 1864 



* Very rare issue from the Southwest Confederacy



Newspapers from Texas are very uncommon, particularly from before or during the Civil War period. Here is an issue from the midst of the war, one of the earliest war-dated issues we have offered in recent years.

The front page has over 2 columns taken up with a terrific speech given by Jeff... See More  

Salvation Army... Denver, Colorado...

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Aug. 19, 1882  The full front page shows: "Encampment of the National Guard at Lewistown--Incidents of Camp Life" in Pennsylvania. Another full page print from this camp inside.

Inside has a half page showing: "Candidates for Admission to the Order of Sisters of St. Dominic Taking the Vail at the Dominican Convent in Jersey City".... See More  

Rare same-day report on the death of King George II...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 25, 1760 



* George II of Great Britain death

* Early, same day report (rare)



Only to be had in a London newspaper is this very rare, same-day report of the death of the king.

At the top of the back page is a heading: "Postscript" with news recently received, the text noting: "This morning about seven o'clock, departed this life, a... See More  

Published by prison inmates... Details on the 1914 World Series...

THE SUMMARY, Elmira, New York, Oct. 17, 1914  An interesting newspaper  "Published Weekly by & for the Inmates of the N.Y.S. Reformatory at Elmira". as noted at the top of page 2.

Great content in this issue, as one-third of the front page is a report on the Braves winning the 1914 World Series with heads: "Braves Are Victorious" "Win World's Series in F... See More  

1945 USS St. Lo... 1st Japanese kamikaze attacks....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 1, 1944



* USS St. Lo - Casablanca-class escort carrier

* Leyte Gulf, Phillipines - Kamikazes attack



Page 3 has a somewhat discrete one column heading: "Navy Names 4 Ships Damaged Off Leyte" Although brief, this is the 1st report on the loss of the escort carrier USS St. Lo. She was the first major warship to sink as the result of a kamikaze attack. Rep... See More  

Scenes of Java... From the first year of publication...

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, April 12, 1856  The front page is a nice print of: "Edward Everett". Prints inside include several: "Scenes in the Island of Java" which take two pages with descriptive text; prints of: "Napoleon III & Eugenie" and the tragic: "Destruction Of The Packet-Ship 'John Rutledge' By An Iceberg".

This is a... See More  

Silence is cowardice; neutrality is treason...

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 16, 1798 



* President John Adams



The front page has a lengthy letter being an: "Answer to the Young Men of the City of Philadelphia..." signed in type by the President: John Adams.

Also: "The Address - John Adams, President of the United States" by the young men of Boston concerning the potential for war & noting: "...when th... See More  

Washington on peace & security...

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 18, 1795  



* President George Washington



Most of the front page is taken up with: "Candid Remarks on the Treaty of Amity & Commerce, Between Great Britain & the United States of America", which is the controversial Jay Treaty.

Page 2 has a letter signed by: Geo. Washington, dated June 2, 1783. One paragraph begins: "Your congratul... See More  

Battle of Tippecanoe... Little Belt Affair...

THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 30, 1811  



* Battle of Tippecanoe

* The Little Belt Affair

* Census w/ "Slaves" column



The prime content is a report on the Battle of Tippecanoe, which is actually 3 separate reports headed: "Battle With The Indians" with a dateline of Vincennes, November 12.

Taking over half a page it begins: "This day we have just receiv... See More  

1942 Battle Of Midway victory...

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., June 11, 1942



* Battle Of Midway - Carriers

* United States Navy vs. Imperial Japanese Navy

* The sea battle that changed the course of WWII



The front page has a six column heading: "Midway Victory Saves Hawaii" with subheads. (see images). Coverage on the recent victory at the Battle of Midway.

Complete with 18 pages, light toning at the margins, gene... See More  

1939 Providence, Kentucky mine disaster....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 16, 1939



* Providence, Webster County, Kentucky

* Coal mine dust explosion disaster



The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "19 MINERS KILLED, 9 STILL ENTOMED" with subheads, photo and list of the victims. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.

Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only wit... See More  

From Red River County in Texas...

THE STANDARD, Clarksville, Red River County, Texas, July 7, 1887  



* Rare 19th century Southwest publication



Rarely do we find newspapers from this part of Texas, north east of Dallas and not far from the Arkansas border. Various news and ads of the day. This issue includes a single sheet "Supplement" of smaller size.

Four pages, large folio size, small binding holes at the b... See More  

Published by P.T. Barnum... Much on Franklin Pierce...

ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, Feb. 12, 1853  Phineas T. Barnum was the co-owner of this early illustrated newspaper which preceded both "Leslie's Illustrated" and "Harper's Weekly", the latter two becoming immensely more successful. This effort by Barnum and the Beach brothers would last for only 48 issues, or less than one year.

Among the prints are: "Capt. Er... See More  

J. Robert Oppenheimer in 1945...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 18, 1945



* Physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer WARNING

* Los Alamos National Laboratory Director quits



The top of page 5 has one column heading: "3 ATOMIC EXPERTS URGE WORLD CURB" with subheads. Also a small, discrete report under this headed: "Oppenheimer Quits Post" (see images)

Complete with 38 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.... See More  

"Superman" opening ad (2 days prior), in a Los Angeles newspaper...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Friday, Dec. 13, 1978



* "Superman" eve advertisement

* Pre Opening Day movie premiere

* 2 days prior to it's opening - Christopher Reeves

* Superhero film - 1st installment



A nice issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Superman", and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainm... See More  

1914 raid on Scarborough, Hartlepool and Whitby

SECTION 2 ONLY of the Evening Tribune, San Diego, December 17, 1914



* Raid on Scarborough, Hartlepool and Whitby

* Imperial German Navy bombardments

* World War I - WWI England



The front page of this section has a nice banner headline in red lettering: "74 KILLED AND 147 WOUNDED IN BOMBARDED ENGLISH SEAPORTS" with subhead. (see images) Nice for display. Lengthy coverage continue... See More  

Carl Lewis wins 100 m in 1983 World championships...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 9, 1983



* Carl Lewis wins 100-meter dash

* 1983 World Championships in Athletics

* Olympic Stadium - Helsinki, Finland



The sport's section (page 24) has a heading: "Lewis Captures World 100 Title" with nice photo of Lewis. (see images)

Complete with 46 pages, address label within the masthead, otherwise in very nice condition.... See More  

Two Winslow Homer winter-themed prints...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 14, 1860  Inside has two very nice, full-page & displayable prints: "The Sleighing Season--The Upset" and "A Snow Slide in the City", both by famed artist Winslow Homer.

Another full page shows: "The Emperor and Empress of France Hunting at Compiegne". The back page has two cartoon illustrations.

Complete in 16 pages, goo... See More  

Cornwallis Surrenders... The 100th anniversary celebration at Yorktown...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 22, 1881 (includes the Yorktown Supplement)  While there are multiple nice prints regarding the 100th anniversary celebration of Cornwallis' surrender at Yorktown, most issues do not include the supplemental print: "The Surrender Of Cornwallis", by Howard Pile; however, this issue does!

Also present are the related prints: "The C... See More  

1861 unique Civil War era set...

This is a unique three-issue set of authentic Civil War newspapers from the 1st year of the war.  Included are one each of the following:



* The New York Herald

* Harper's Weekly Illustrated

* The Circular



The New York Herald was known for excellent war reporting, the Harper's Weekly contains outstanding Civil War related prints (many suitable for framing), and The Circular (On... See More  

Early mention of Abraham Lincoln in a national newspaper...

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Dec. 27 1843  



* Very early Abraham Lincoln

* Springfield, Illinois



The top of page 3 has a report headed: "Illinois" being an account of activities in the state Whig Convention in Springfield, mentioning in part: "...The following gentlemen were chosen as the Whig candidates for Presidential Electors: ABRAHAM LINCOLN: S. LISLE SMITH of Coo... See More  

Early article on horse racing in America...

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 4, 1818  The front page has not only an unusually lengthy article headed: "Horse-Racing" but a very early one as well, as horse racing in the States did not become popular until many years later.

Four pages, several foxing spots, generally nice condition.

People deserting to follow the trail to the gold fields...

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 4, 1848  The front page has news on the Gold Rush headed: "From California", beginning: "In Upper California the gold excitement is on the increase..." with more.

Four pages, very nice condition.