Proclamation signed by Jefferson Davis...

DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, May 5, 1862 



* Jefferson Davis proclamation

* From the capital of the Confederacy



A nice issue from the capital of Confederacy. front page items include: "Spirit of the Southern People" "An Agreeable Rebellion" "A Flag of Truce--Interesting Particulars".

Page 2 has: "Proclamation by the President: signed in type: J... See More  

Sir Barton, Triple Crown winner...

THE WORLD, New York City, May 10, 1919



* 1st winner of the American Triple Crown

* Kentucky Derby (1st of 3 wins)



This 28 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 18: "Eternal Slight Favorite for the Kentucky Derby" with subhead: "Billy Kelly and Sir Barton, the Ross Entry..." and list of horses entered into the great race. This would be the 1st of 3 historic wi... See More  

'Bleeding Kansas' in Congress...

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 14, 1856  



* Bleeding Kansas

* Missouri border invasion

* War on slavery



Page 2 & 3 have reports from Congress during which the situation in Kansas achieved some attention. One report notes: "The Senate then proceeded to the consideration of the special order, being the bill to authorize the people of Kansas to form a c... See More  

The historic Boston Non-Importation Agreement...

THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, May 15, 1769 



* The Boston Non-Importation Agreement

* Boycott of British goods b merchants & traders

* Rare Colonial Pennsylvania publication



The entire front page is taken up with: "The Speech of Th-m-s P--wn--ll, Esq. in the House of "Commons, in Favour of America" which is an interesting defen... See More  

Land purchase document from New England, 1752...

A part-printed, part-handwritten document by "...Elisha West of Kingston in the County of Plymouth in New England...sum of sixty six pounds thirteen shillings & four pence...absolutely convey...a certain farm or parcel of land..." with the various details. Dated near the bottom at Plymouth "May the first AD 1752" with several signatures, including some remnants of two red w... See More  

During Washington's administration...

THE MAIL; OR CLAYPOOLE'S DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, May 7, 1793  



* 18th century America publication



A typical newspaper of the day from during George Washington's administration. Inside has a runaway reward ad, with details.

Four pages, never-trimmed margins, very nice condition.... See More  

Oklahoma land rush... Cowboys in the Northwest...

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, May 18, 1889  The ftpg. has prints of General Benjamin Butler and Admiral David Porter. 

Prints inside include: "The Occupation of Oklahoma--Would-be Setters in Line at the Land Office in Guthrie" "Ascent of Mount Ararat...". A full pg. shows a scene inside a circus, and a nice fullpg: "Ranch Life In The North-West--Bron... See More  

'Bleeding Kansas'...

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 14, 1856  



* Bleeding Kansas

* Missouri border invasion

* War on slavery



Page 5 contains several items concerning the slavery vs. anti-slavery factions as Kansas worked toward achieving statehood.

Articles include: "Arrest of Gov. Robinson of Kansas" "The Mass. Legislature on the Admission of Kansas" and "Hostilities Again Commenced In K... See More  

'Bleeding Kansas' and the shooting of Sheriff Jones...

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 12, 1856  



* Bleeding Kansas

* Missouri border invasion

* War on slavery



Pages 4 & 5 contain an article: "Incoherence Of The Slavery-Extension Party". Part of this article includes a report from Washington beginning: "It is suggested at a distance in quarters that out to know better, that if the admission of Kansas under the Topeka Constit... See More  

1st airmail airplane service (1918)...

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, May 21, 1918



* 1st regular airmail airplane U.S. service

* 1st airmail stamp delivery



Page 2 has a one column heading: "GETS LETTER BY AEROPLANE POST" (see image) 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 wi... See More  

Alma, New Mexico massacre.... Apaches...

KANSAS CITY DAILY JOURNA, May 5, 1880



* Alma, Catron County, New Mexico massacre

* Chiricahua Apaches - Indians - Victorio



This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. The front page has an article headed: "Indian Depredations" "Ranchmen Killed and a Large Flock of Sheep Driven Off" See image for text here.

Complete with 8 pages, light to... See More  

Second Ostend Raid... 1918 Royal Navy...

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, May 10, 1918



* Second Ostend Raid - Belgium

* Royal Navy blockade attempt

* North Sea Operations - WWI



The front page has a banner headline: "BRITISH CLOSE PORT OF OSTEND" with subhead. (see images) 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... See More  

William Joyce captured... Lord Haw Haw...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 30, 1945



* William Joyce captured (1st report)

* American-born fascist

* Lord Haw-Haw - World War II

* Nazis propaganda broadcaster



Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Lord Haw Haw Seized in Germany; Traitor Wounded by British Officer" (see)

Complete with 30 pages, rag edition in great condition.... See More  

Evel Knievel.... Nixon pardoned...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 27, 1975



* Evel Knievel jump attempt

* Wembley Stadium - London

* 13 buses - Harley Davidson



The top of page 18 has a two column photo with small heading:: "Evel Knievel Crashes In London" with text. (see)

Complete with 48 pages, light toning and minor wear along the central fold of the front page, generally very nice condition.... See More  

First of this title we have offered?

THE CHAMPION & SUNDAY REVIEW, London, May 11, 1818  The masthead also notes: "Of Weekly News, Literature, and the Arts" which defines what is within the pages. This might be the first of this title we have offered, this issue coming from the private collection.

Sixteen pages, 7 1/4 by 10 inches, some light dirtiness, good condition.

On Napoleon at Waterloo...

THE NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington, May 3, 1817  An uncommon title that existed from March 2, 1816 thru Dec. 7, 1820. As the photos show the format was very much like the more popular 'Niles Weekly Register' which began in 1811, but not remotely as successful.

Inside has much on the life of Napoleon Bonaparte, one portion headed: "Blunder of Waterloo".

Sixteen pages, 6 1/4 ... See More  

Nice front page reports on World War I...

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, May 30, 1918  Banner headline on World War I: "GERMANS CHECKED AT SOISSONS" and subheads including: "Americans Hurl Back Heavy Assault By Huns" "Reserves At Front" "Germans; Fail To Regain Town" "Huns Fail In Effort To Raid Paris" and more.

Complete in 10 pages, address label in the headline, library st... See More  

Nice front page reports on World War I...

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, May 27, 1918  Banner headline on World War I: "GERMANS RESUME GREAT DRIVE" and subheads including: "War Profits, Incomes & Luxuries Must Bear Added Burden" "Launch Tremendous Attacks At Two Points On West Front" "German Blow Struck At Surprising Point" with more.

Complete in 14 pages, address label in th... See More  

Nice front page reports on World War I...

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, May 15, 1918  Banner headline on World War I: "AUSTRIA IS PLACED UNDER YOKE OF GERMANY" and subheads: "Four Billions In Taxes Estimated By U.S. Treasury" "Two-Thirds of War Expense is Met By Liberty Bonds Sales" "Agreement Reached At Conference Makes Berlin Real Capital" and more, including two front page photos h... See More  

Nice banner headline on World War I...

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, May 13, 1918  Banner headline on World War I: "TEUTONS PLAN DOUBLE DRIVE" and subheads: "Austrians Hurled Back by Italians" "Great Events Near In West" "Biggest Blow of War Impending on West & Italian Fronts" plus more.

Complete in 12 pages, address label in the headline, library stamp in the masthead, nice c... See More  

Nice banner headline on World War I...

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, May 9, 1918  Banner headline on World War I: "GERMAN SMASH FAILS" plus also: "Rushing Great Army" "U. S. WARSHIP SINKS GERMAN DIVER" "One Shot Breaks Sub In Two" "British Regain Lost Ground; Huns Getting Ready For New Drive" and more;

Complete in 14 pages, address label in the headline, library stamp in... See More  

America's first man in space...

THE DAILY REPORTER, Dover, Ohio, May 5, 1961  



* Astronaut Alan Shepard

* 1st American in space

* Mercury-Redstone 3 - Freedom 7



America's first man is space is heralded with this headline: " 'WHAT A BEAUTIFUL SIGHT!' --SHEPARD" with subhead: "Flight Is Made In 15 Minutes At 5,100 MPH". There is also a photo of Alan Shepard in the capsule and ... See More  

Winston Churchill speech to U.S. Congress...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., May 20, 1943



* Winston Churchill speech to U.S. Congress

* Progress of the War Against Germany & Japan

* World War II - WWII Axis



The front page has a two column heading: "Britain Will Fight Japs To End, Churchill Claims; Still No. 1 Foe, Chandler Insists" with subheads. (see images)

Complete with 22 pages, light toning at the margins, a little ... See More  

Lindbergh baby found dead in 1932... Detailed coverage...

THE CINCINNATI ENQUIRER, Ohio, May 13, 1932 



* Charles Lindbergh Jr. baby kidnapping

* Body found - 1st report

* Outstanding front-page coverage



The top of the front page has a great 3-line banner headline: "CONDON AND CURTIS CALLED TO HOPEWELL FOR QUIZZING AS LINDBERGH RETURNS TO FIND HIS INFANT SON SLAIN; RUN DOWN THE MURDERERS! IS DEMAND OF OFFICIALDOM", with mu... See More  

World War I reports...

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, May 3, 1918  The banner headline announces: "ALLIES GAIN GROUND" with much more on World War I including: "French Capture Hill and Wood; Successes Also Won by British" " "Expansion Program For American Army Already In Motion" and more.

Complete in 14 pages, address label on the front page, inked library stamp in the m... See More