Trial of Lincoln's conspirators... Interesting on the capture of Jeff. Davis...
Item #702458
May 26, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, May 26, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln Murder - Trial of the conspirators
* re. Jefferson Davis capture - Woman's clothes dispute
The entire front page and over half of the back page are taken up with very detailed and verbatim accounts of those called to give testimony in the trial of the Lincoln assassins.
The front page first column heads include: "TRIAL OF ... See More
Jeff Davis & fellow captives... Captured in women's clothes... Trial of the Assassins...
Item #702456
May 21, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, May 21, 1865
* Confederate President Jefferson Davis
* Mention of him wearing women's clothes
* Abraham Lincoln murder trial
First column heads include: "DAVIS & CO." "Arrival of the Rebel Leaders at Fortress Monroe" "Jefferson Davis, Wife, Son & Two Daughters" "Alexander H. Stephens, Vice President of the Confederacy&quo... See More
Very lengthy coverage of the trial of Lincoln's assassins...
Item #702448
May 17, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, May 17, 1865
* Trial of the conspirators - assassins
* re. Abraham Lincoln's assassination
* Loads of testimony (questions/answers)
Among the front page column heads are: "THE TRIAL OF THE ASSASSINS" "Testimony Taken in Secret Session Last Week" "Revelations Concerning the Origin of the Murder Plot" "It was Decided Upon Jus... See More
Amnesty & pardon for Confederates...
Item #702445
May 06, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, May 6, 1865
* Southern rebels pardoned
Among the first column heads on the closing moments of the Civil War are: "AMNESTY & PARDON" "Gen. Halleck Offers Amnesty to the Southern People" "They May Take the Oath and Go Where they Please" "Officers Excepted from Amnesty May Apply for Pardon" "How Jeff Davis & His Cabinet... See More
Much on Lincoln & the pursuit of his assassins...
Item #702444
May 04, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, May 4, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination - murder
* Pursuit of the conspirators - assassins
Among the front page first column heads are: "THE ASSASSINS" "Mr. Lincoln's Murder Planned by Leading Traitors" "Most of these Traitors Are Harbored in Canada" "Jefferson Davis is the Head of the Assassins" "One Hundred T... See More
The 'dawn of peace'... Jeff. Davis escapes, and the assassination...
Item #702442
May 02, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, May 2, 1865
* re. Abraham Lincoln assassination
* Closing events of the Civil War
* Jefferson Davis on the run
Among the front page column heads on the ending events of the Civil War: "DAWN OF PEACE" "Breaking Up of Sherman's Veteran Army" "The Army of Tennessee & the Army of Georgia to Go To Richmond" "Johnston's Army D... See More
Jeff Davis in flight to the South... On the Lincoln assassination... G.A. Custer...
Item #702440
May 07, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, May 7, 1865
* Closing events on the Civil War
* Abraham Lincoln assassination plot
Some fine front page heads on events at the end of the Civil War, including reports on Lincoln's assassination. Column heads include: "THE FLIGHT OF DAVIS" "He Was at Charlotte, N.C., on the 25th" "He Left in a; Hurry that Day, Bound for Texas" "Po... See More
Jeff Davis on the run... Another rebel general surrenders...
Item #702438
May 09, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, May 9, 1865
* Dick Taylor surrenders
* Jefferson Davis on the run
* "Johnny Comes Marching Home"
Among the front page column heads on the events immediately following the Civil War are: "HOMEWARD BOUND" "The Army of the Potomac in Richmond" "40,000 Heroes March Through that City" "FLIGHT OF JEFF. DAVIS" "He... See More
Death of Frank Sinatra, from the city where he lived & died...
Item #702293
May 16, 1998
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 16, 1998
* Frank Sinatra death (1st report)
* American singer and actor
* "Ol' Blue Eyes" - Best publication ?
The top center of the front page has a section featuring a color photo of Frank Sinatra with a 3 column head: "A Legend's Voice Is Silent", plus a photo of him from 1955. The report carries over to pages 14, 15 & 18 with... See More
One of the great rarities in American magazines...
Item #702283
May 01, 1745
THE AMERICAN MAGAZINE, Boston, May, 1745 This is a very rare title, actually the first successful magazine in American history done in the traditional magazine format (Christian History preceded this by several years but was exclusively a chronicle of the Great Awakening).
This magazine existed for about 3 years. Two previous attempts at a magazine in the colonies only lasted a few issues,... See More
England declares war against France: The French & Indian War begins...
Item #702243
May 22, 1756
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, May 22 1756
* England declaration of war w/ France
The most significant item in this issue is: "His Majesty's Declaration of War Against the French King" which was the official beginning of the French & Indian War. It was prompted by England & France not being able to compromise on the border between their colonies in North... See More
Focused on patents...
Item #702164
May 01, 1872
THE PATENT RIGHT GAZETTE, New York, May, 1872 Still has the original outer wrappers, upon which is printed: "A Monthly Illustrated Journal of the Industrial Arts Especially Devoted to The Sale, Description and Illustrations of Patents...".
Nice to still have the decorative outer wrappers.
Sixteen pages plus the outer wrappers, 10 1/2 by 13 1/4 inches, good condition.
1913 Emma Goldman evicted from San Diego
Item #702101
May 21, 1913
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, May 21, 1913
* Emma Goldman eviction from S.D.
* Anarchist political activist - anarchy
* San Diego free speech fight
The front page has a three column pictorial with headline: "ANARCHISTS DECLARE THEY WILL RETURN TO SAN DIEGO" with subhead. (see images) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard t... See More
Capture of Santa Anna: General Houston is victorious...
Item #702095
May 28, 1836
NEW YORK OBSERVER, May 28, 1836
* Battle of San Jacinto victory
* Capture of Santa Anna
* Texas Revolutuion
* War of Independence
Page 3 has an article: "Texas - Capture of Santa Anna & Defeat of the Mexican Army Confirmed" which notes near the beginning: "...the news of the victory of Gen. Houston over the Mexican troops, and the capture of their General, Santa Anna, President of the Republ... See More
An uncommon title...
Item #702036
May 01, 1889
THE AGENTS' HERALD, Philadelphia, May, 1889 An eclectic newspaper with a wide variety of articles. The back page is quite decorative, taken up with portraits of all Presidents from 1789 thru 1889.
Sixteen pages, 10 3/4 by 15 1/2 inches, minor margin wear, good condition.
From a small mining town in Northern California...
Item #702006
May 15, 1880
AMADOR DISPATCH, Jackson, California, May 15, 1880
* Rare old West publication
Jackson was founded in 1848 at a year-round spring, settled by American pioneers and then gold-seekers upon its discovery at the foothills of the Sierra Nevada range. It was also a convenient stopping place on the road from Sacramento to the southern mines.
Among the articles: "A Leadville Marriage&quo... See More
Still with the original outer wrappers...
Item #701990
May 11, 1850
NEW ENGLAND FARMER, Boston, May 11, 1850 Although this farming-themed title has rather mundane content, its interest is in it still having the original, brown outer wrappers it had when sold on the streets. Wrappers were almost always removed when bound into annual volumes.
Complete in 16 pages plus 8 pages of front & back wrappers, 7 1/4 by 11 inches, never bound nor trimmed, very nice... See More
A newspaper from the General Strike in England...
Item #701825
May 11, 1926
THE BRITISH GAZETTE, May 11, 1926 This was a short-lived newspaper published during the historic General Strike in England.
As noted in Wikipedia, this was a sympathy strike by the newspaper workers, in support of the general strike that lasted from May 4 - 12, 1926. This is issue number 6.
It was called by the Trades Union Congress in an unsuccessful attempt to force the British governmen... See More
A newspaper from the General Strike in England...
Item #701824
May 11, 1926
THE BRITISH WORKER--Official Strike News Bulletin, Published by The General Council of the Trades Union Congress, London, May 11, 1926 This was a short-lived newspaper published during the historic General Strike in England.
As noted in Wikipedia, this was a sympathy strike by the newspaper workers, in support of the general strike that lasted from May 4 - 12, 1926. This is issue number 7.
... See More
A newspaper from the General Strike in England...
Item #701777
May 11, 1926
THE EVENING NEWS, London, 11th May, 1926
* United Kingdom general strike
This was a short-lived newspaper published during the historic General Strike in England.
As noted in Wikipedia, this was a sympathy strike by the newspaper workers, in support of the general strike that lasted from May 4 - 12, 1926. It was called by the Trades Union Congress in an unsuccessful attempt to f... See More
"The Blacks" Off-Broadway play opening day ad & review...
Item #701744
May 11, 1961
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, May 11, 1961
* "The Blacks" Off-Broadway play
* Opening day advertisement & review
* Theater director Gene Frankel
Page 10 has a advertisement for the opening week for "The Blacks" Off-Broadway play. Page 11 has it's opening day review which continues on other inside pages.
wikipedia notes: Gene Frankel's di... See More
Published by soldiers for injured soldiers from World War I...
Item #701720
May 15, 1919
THE HOME-AGAIN with which is merged THE RIGHT-ABOUT, New York, May 15, 1919 As noted in the masthead: "Published by Soldiers For Soldier-Patients at Debarkation and General Hospitals of the Port of New York". Seemingly meant for injured soldiers returning home from World War I. This is the volume 1, number 22 issue.
Eight pages, foxing to the top half of page 1, wear at the folds ... See More
Al Capone hitman Gus Winkler...
Item #701703
May 07, 1933
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, May 7, 1933
* Gus Winkler is found guilty
* Concealed weapon charge
* St. Valentine's Day Massacre suspect
* Al 'Scarface' Capone hit man
* Best title to be had - very rare as such
The front page has a one column heading: "Find Winkler Guilty; Gets Year in Jail" First report coverage continues on page 2 with photo of Winkler. (see images) Wi... See More
"The Fighting Finish"... 1933 Kentucky Derby...
Item #701698
May 07, 1933
SPORT'S SECTION only of the Chicago Sunday Tribune, May 7, 1933
* "The Fighting Finish" Kentucky Derby
* Thoroughbred race horse Broker's Tip
* Only career victory
The front page of this section has a banner headline: "BROKER'S TIP WINS 59TH KENTUCKY DERBY" with subheads and two related photos, one showing the close finish. (see images) Broker's Tip is ... See More
Peggy McMath kidnapping for ransom...
Item #701695
May 06, 1933
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 6, 1933
* Margaret 'Peggy' McMath
* Kidnapping for ransom
The front page has nice banner headline for display: "GIRL FREED; $80,000 RANSOM" with subhead. Two related photos are on the back page. (see images) First report coverage on the return of kidnapped victim, Margaret "Peggy" McMath.
Complete with 26 pages, rag edition i... See More
Lincoln's Proclamation calling for more troops for the Civil War...
Item #701665
May 09, 1861
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, May 9, 1861
* Abraham Lincoln proclamation
* Calls for more troops - soldiers
* Rare pro-Confederate title
* First weeks of the Civil War
This was an anti-war newspaper that insisted slavery should not be abolished, so consequently much content has an anti-North bias.
The top of page 5 has: "A Proclamation by the President of the United States". In t... See More
Celebrating returning Civil War soldiers...
Item #701663
May 25, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 25, 1865
* When Johnny Comes Marching Home
* Civil War soldiers welcome home
* William T. Sherman's sea marchers
The top of the first column on the front page has a nice graphic of an eagle on the U.S. shield, plus: "REVIEW ! " "150,000 Veterans" "The Pageant On Wednesday" "The Armies of Tennessee and Georgia" "The Tat... See More
End of fighting in the Civil War...
Item #701660
May 29, 1865
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE: May 29, 1865
* Edmund Kirby Smith surrenders
* re. Jefferson Davis capture
* Last battles of the Civil War
The top of the first column has an embellishment beneath which is: "PEACE ! " "Kirby Smith Surrenders" "The Old Flag Waves From Maine to the Rio Grande!". Also on the front page is: "JEFF DAVIS" "An Of
... See More
* Edmund Kirby Smith surrenders
* re. Jefferson Davis capture
* Last battles of the Civil War
The top of the first column has an embellishment beneath which is: "PEACE ! " "Kirby Smith Surrenders" "The Old Flag Waves From Maine to the Rio Grande!". Also on the front page is: "JEFF DAVIS" "An Of
Jeff Davis dressed as a woman to escape?
Item #701628
May 16, 1865
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, May 16, 1865
* President Jefferson Davis captured
* Irwinville, Irwin County, Georgia
* Very rare illustration w/ overcoat
An interesting graphic on the front page with a full-figure print of Confederate President Jefferson Davis, as captured dressed in woman's clothes. It is headed: "JEFF. DAVIS As 'The Stern Statesman'--La... See More
Capture of Yorktown and Gloucester... Civil War map...
Item #701615
May 05, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, May 5, 1862
* George b. McClellan's Peninsula Campaign
* Siege & capture of Yorktown & Gloucester Point
The front page is dominated by a Civil War map headed: "The Capture of Yorktown and Gloucester Point" with further details. Also first column heads include: "YORKTOWN CAPTURED!" "Flight of the Rebel Army..." "Glouc... See More
Over half of the front page is a Civil War map...
Item #701614
May 12, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, May 12, 1862
* Capture of Norfolk, Virginia
* American Civil War map
* Peninsula Campaign - Richmond
Over half of the front page is taken up with a large Civil War map headed: "THE CAPTURE OF NORFOLK AND THE ADVANCE UPON RICHMOND" with sub-caption: "Map Showing Norfolk & the Various Places Referred to in the News of its Capture; Showing also t... See More
World premiere of "Friday the 13th" (1980) slasher film...
Item #701601
May 12, 1980
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, May 12, 1980
* "Friday the 13th" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* American slasher cult classic film
Page 48 has a iconic 6 x 3 inch (not including the locations underneath) advertisement: "Friday the 13th" for it's World premiere in New York City. Being a weekly publication, this is actually the opening day ad for this... See More
From when Norfolk, Virginia, was held by Union forces...
Item #701586
May 10, 1862
THE NEW REGIME, Norfolk, Virginia, March 27, 1864 A Union occupation newspaper, as the Union forces occupied the city on May 10, 1862. It remained under martial law through the remainder of the Civil War.
This is the volume 1, number 28 issue. Page 2 includes: "War Intelligence" "Reorganization of the Army of the Potomac" which includes a lengthy document signed in type ... See More
Rare print of the court room of the trial of the conspirators...
Item #701569
May 18, 1865
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, May 18, 1865 A displayable issue as the front page features a quite unusual illustration headed: "TRIAL OF THE CONSPIRATORS. Interior View of the Court Room Occupied by the Military Commission."
There are nice first column heads including: "THE GREAT TRIAL" "The Pursuit Of The Assassins!" "Dr. Mudd's Participation in the Grea... See More
Congress gives Tousard a pension for life... Thomas Paine...
Item #701536
May 17, 1794
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 17, 1794
* President George Washington
* French officer Louis de Tousard
The front page begins with an Act of Congress, giving a pension for life to Lt. Col. Tousard. It is signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington.
Louis de Tousard was a French artillerist who served in the American Continental Army under La Fayette, and later... See More
The 1965 Obie Awards: The Village Voice's own...
Item #701505
May 26, 1966
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, May 27, 1965
* The Obie Awards
* Robert Duvall
* James Earl Jones
As most might be aware "The Village Voice" was an American news and culture paper, known for being the country's first alternative newsweekly. It introduced free-form, high-spirited, and passionate journalism into the public discourse a tradition it maintained throughout its 60+ yea... See More
From the midst of the War of 1812...
Item #701498
May 28, 1813
NEW ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, May 28, 1813 A nice issue from the middle of the War of 1812 with reports including: "From the North-Western Army" "North Carolina" "District Of Columbia" "Maryland" "British Chesapeake Fleet" "Admiral Warren's Opinion" "New Expedition" and more.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed light... See More
The lottery to keep Jefferson out of bankruptcy...
Item #701488
May 25, 1826
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 25, 1826
* President Thomas Jefferson
* To begin a lottery to raise $$
The front page has a nice for: "Mr. Jefferson's Lottery".
Late in life Thomas Jefferson was in financial distress and his grandson organized a lottery of his holdings in an attempt to hold on to Monticello for the family. But it would not work out that w... See More
Two Acts of Congress signed by George Washington... Will of Ben Franklin...
Item #701458
May 29, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, May 29, 1790 On page 3 beneath a woodcut of an eagle and shield are: "Laws Of The United States Published By Authority" containing: "An Act to prescribe the mode in which the public Acts, Records, and Judicial Proceedings in each state...", signed in type: John Adams, George Washington & Thomas Jefferson, plus a second Act conce... See More
Congress' address to America: keep the patriotic fervor... Ministers of the Gospel asked to read the address to their congregations...
Item #701428
May 28, 1778
THE CONTINENTAL JOURNAL & WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Boston, May 28, 1778
* American Revolutionary War
Most of page 2 is taken up with a very notable & historic: "Address of the Congress to the Inhabitants of the United States of America" signed in type by: Henry Laurens, President at that time, dated May 9, 1778.
In the spring of 1778, the Continental Congress learned of th... See More
Patriotic masthead after a Revere engraving... Much on the Revolutionary War...
Item #701404
May 14, 1778
THE INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & THE UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, May 14, 1778
* Paul Revere masthead engraving (copied)
* Rare American Revolutionary War title
A nice issue for display, as the masthead features an engraving taken from one done by Paul Revere for colonial currency at the time. It is a very patriotic device showing a soldier with a sword in one hand and a scroll ... See More
Battle of Lexington & Concord...
Item #701395
May 11, 1775
PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, May 11, 1775
* The Battles of Lexington and Concord
* Start of American Revolutionary War
This is a gem of an issue, as it is what all serious collectors seek for their Revolutionary War collection: an American newspaper with a terrific report on the famous battles at Lexington and Concord.
This page 3 report, datelined from Salem, April 25, begins:... See More
1931 Battle of Evarts... Harlan, Kentucly...
Item #701364
May 07, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 7, 1931
* Battle of Evarts - Coal miners - mining
* Harland County Wars - Kentucky
The top of page 2 has a one column heading: "BLASTS IN MINE ZONE ALARM KENTUCKIANS" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 48 pages, light toning at the margins, a little irregular along the spine, nice condition.... See More
Dr. Deane's Election Sermon, 1794...
Item #701332
May 28, 1794
"A Sermon Preached Before His Honor Samuel Adams, Esq. Lieutenant Governor; the Honorable the Council, Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, May 28tyh, 1794. Being the Day of General Election". By Samuel Deane, a pastor of the First Church in Portland.
This pamphlet was printed in Boston by Adams and Larkin, 1794.
Original string binding with untrimm... See More
Early farming newspaper from California...
Item #701301
May 10, 1855
THE CALIFORNIA FARMER, San Francisco May 10, 1855 This is quite early for a California newspaper. A nice engraving in the masthead, with much of the content having a farming theme, although there are other items as well.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed so it upon up to a single sheet, 12 by 17 inches, nice condition.
Reporting the big event--the East and West have been joined...
Item #701296
May 11, 1869
NEW YORK TIMES, May 11, 1869
* Completing the Transcontinental railroad
* Golden spike driven in at Promontory Point
The front page begins with over three columns taken up with this historic reporting of the completion of the transcontinental railroad which officially happened the day before, with the top of the first column heads: "EAST AND WEST" "Completion of t... See More
The (1775) Restraining bill, and reaction to it...
Item #701076
May 17, 1775
CONNECTICUT JOURNAL & NEW HAVEN POST-BOY, May 17, 1775
* Retraining Acts of 1775
* Colonial trade restrictions
* American Revolutionary War
The entire front page and part of page 2 are taken up with: "Lord Camden's Speech on the New England Fishery Bill".
Page 2 has a report headed: "Provisions in the Restraining Bill for the Provinces of New Jersey, Pennsylva... See More
Lucky Seven - Bill "Willie" Shoemaker's 1st Kentucky Derby win...
Item #701074
May 08, 1955
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, May 8, 1955
* Bill "Willie" Shoemaker
* Kentucky Derby horse racing
* Thoroughbred racehorse "Swaps"
This 50+ page Sunday issue has a two column photo on the front page with caption: "Lucky Seven for Shoemaker" (see photos).
The front page of the sport's section (inside) has a nice banner headline that reads: "... See More
1st airmail airplane service... 1918...
Item #701073
May 16, 1918
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 16, 1918
* 1st regular airmail airplane U.S. service (historic)
* 1st airmail stamp delivery - Woodrow Wilson
* James C. Edgerton
This 24 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "FIRST AIR MAIL IN WASHINGTON IN 200 MINUTES", "Flight from New York to Capital with Letters and Parcels Made Without Mishap", "Time... See More
1942 Ensign Peak United Flight 4 disaster...
Item #701069
May 01, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 1, 1942
* Ensign Peak, Wasatch Mountains Range
* United Flight 4 airplane crash disaster
* Salt Lake City, Utah
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "18 DIE AS AIRLINER HITS PEAK IN UTAH AND CATCHES FIRE" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 28 pages, rag edition in great condition.... See More
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