Phar Lap's death cause revealed...
Item #694769
April 15, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 15, 1932
* re. Phar Lap's death
* Natural causes determined ?
* Australian racehorse
The sport's section (page 26) has one column heading: "FINDS PHAR LAP DIED OF NATURAL CAUSES" with subhead. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not.
Complete in 40 pages, rag edi... See More
Henry Augustus Lukeman death...
Item #694736
April 04, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 4, 1935
* Henry Augustus Lukeman death (1st report)
* American historical monuments sculptor
* World War I - Kit Carson & more
The top of page 23 has a one column heading: "LUKEMAN IS DEAD; A NOTED SCULPTOR" with subheads and photo. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory d... See More
Chicago Cubs opens 1935 season with team photo...
Item #694661
April 16, 1935
SECTION TWO (sports) only of the Chicago Daily Tribune, April 16, 1935
* Chicago Cubs opening day
* 100 game win & NL pennant winning
* Major League Baseball - MLB
* Best title to be had (very rare as such)
The front page of this section has a headline that reads: "CUBS FACE CARDINALS TODAY" with subheads, lineups and four related photos. (see)
Complete section two only wit... See More
The Beecher-Tilton scandal...
Item #694612
April 16, 1878
THE DAILY MEMPHIS AVALANCHE, Tennessee, April 16, 1878
* Henry Ward Beecher
* Elizabeth Tilton
* Adultery trial
* Victoria Woodhull
The front page has an article: "Sinned And Suffered!" "Mrs. Tilton Confesses to Adultery with Henry Ward Beecher".
This is the infamous Beecher-Tilden Scandal which received much press in the 1870's. The scandal first erupted
... See More
Indians are staking their claim...
Item #694556
April 17, 1819
THE UNION subtitled: "United States' Gazette and True American for the Country", Philadelphia, April 17, 1819 This was the semi-weekly country edition of the "Union" which was a daily.
Page 2 includes: "Claims of the North American Indians" and: "Curious Roguery. A page 3 report begins: "The slave trade treaties were the subject of some conversati... See More
The War of 1812, and more...
Item #694554
April 30, 1813
THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, Boston, April 30, 1813 The entire front page is taken up with: "American Papers" from the House of Commons in London, much relating to the on-going War of 1812.
Page 3 has; "The New Friends of the Navy" and: "Ought Massachusetts t Build a Ship for Those who Would not Build one for Themselves?" There is also a lengthy report of a parade by ... See More
First elephant to arrive in America...
Item #694546
April 16, 1796
THE DIARY, New York, April 16, 1796
* First elephant comes to America
* Captain Jacob Crowninshield
The most notable content would be the page 3 report of the very first elephant to arrive in America, which was on board the ship America.
The report reads: "The America has brought him an ELEPHANT from Bengal, in perfect health. It is the first ever seen in America, and a very gr... See More
1955 Barbara Gaca kidnapping murder...
Item #694510
April 01, 1955
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, April 1, 1955
* Barbara Gaca kidnapping & murder
The front page has a banner headline in bold lettering: "BARBARA SLAIN; HUNT FOR FIEND" with subheads and related pictorial. (see) More inside.
Complete with 44 pages, some spine wear, generally nice.
Secretariat finishes 3rd in Wood Memorial...
Item #694469
April 22, 1973
THE SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE, Indiana, April 22, 1973
* Secretariat finishes a surprising 3rd
* Last race prior to Kentucky Derby
* Thoroughbred horse racing
* Wood Memorial Stakes
* Aqueduct Racetrack - New York
The sport's section (page 39) has a heading: "Secretariat Third in Wood" with photo. (see) This was the last race prior to the Kentucky Derby and the Triple Crown. Secre... See More
Hank Aaron's 714 Home Runs... ties Babe Ruth...
Item #694468
April 05, 1974
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 5, 1974
* Hank Aaron home run #714 (1st report)
* Ties Babe Ruth's record
* Atlanta Braves - MLB
Near the bottom of the front page is a four column heading: "Aaron Ties Babe Ruth With 714th Homer" with subhead and nice photo. Much more in the sport's section with more photos. First report coverage on Hank Aaron tying Babe Ruth fo... See More
Death of noted architect Frank Lloyd Wright...
Item #694411
April 10, 1959
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 10, 1959
* Frank Lloyd Wright death
* American architect - designer
* Houses - homes - buildings
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Frank Lloyd Wright Dies; Famed Architect Was 89" with a subhead and photo. First report coverage continues on page 26 with headline and four more related photos. Nice to have in this World famous pub... See More
News from the Confederacy...
Item #694166
April 28, 1864
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, April 28, 1864 Not just a nice newspaper from the Confederacy, but a nice issue from the capital of the Confederacy. The front page includes: "The War News" "The Five Dollar Notes" "City Intelligence" "The Health of the City" "Rencounter With Chicken Thieves" and more.
Nearly two columns on the back page ar... See More
House of David cult commune... Benjamin Purnell...
Item #694135
April 22, 1923
THE DETROIT NEWS, April 22, 1923
* The Israelite House of David religious commune
* King & Queen Benjamin and Mary Purnell
* Benton Harbor, Michigan cult
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "CULT MEMBERS FLOCK TO ALTAR" with subheads. (see) I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no reason to save it at the time.
Complete with 40... See More
Boer War newspaper, "Special Siege Slip"...
Item #694133
April 30, 1900
THE MAFEKING MAIL--SPECIAL SIEGE SLIP, South Africa, April 30, 1900
* Rare Boer War issue
Fascinating newspaper published during the Boer War under "siege" conditions. Note above the dateline: "Issued Daily, Shells Permitting" and also: "200th Day of Siege".
A single sheet paper printed on rather thick stock paper due to lack of newsprint, various war new... See More
The lengthy address by Jefferson Davis...
Item #694119
April 14, 1863
THE CHARLESTON MERCURY, South Carolina, April 14, 1863
* Rare Confederate publication
* Origin of the American Civil War
* Jefferson Davis address
A quite famous newspaper from the Civil War, this title printing the famous broadside on South Carolina leaving the Union with the beginning of the Civil War.
The front page includes: "The War In Western Virginia" "D... See More
Civil War reports from Charleston...
Item #694116
April 24, 1863
THE CHARLESTON MERCURY, South Carolina, April 24, 1863
* Rare Confederate publication
* Origin of the American Civil War
A quite famous newspaper from the Civil War, this title printing the famous broadside on South Carolina leaving the Union with the beginning of the Civil War.
The front page includes: "Movements In Mississippi" "The Campaign In Tennessee" "... See More
Confederate New Orleans... This is war, but not a "civil" war...
Item #694099
April 25, 1861
THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, April 25, 1861
* Rare Confederate title
* From the deep South
* Civil War beginning
Truly Confederate newspapers from New Orleans are very difficult to find, as Admiral Farragut entered the mouth of the Mississippi in mid-April, 1862 and finally took New Orleans on April 28. Shortly thereafter Benjamin Butler moved in and took control of the city, it su... See More
1930 Fayetteville, Tennessee airshow disaster...
Item #694077
April 28, 1930
THE DETROIT NEWS, April 28, 1930
* Fayetteville, Tennessee
* Air show stunt disaster
* Airplane circus
The top of page 37 has a one column heading: "PLANE KILLS 8; PILOT IS HELD" with subhead. First report coverage on the air show disaster at Faytteville, Tennessee which was one of the very 1st air show disasters.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with ... See More
Pat Tillman killed in Afghanistan...
Item #693774
April 24, 2004
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 24, 2004
* Pat Tillman killed - murdered ?
* Arizona Cardinals NFL football
* United States Army Rangers
The front page has a two column heading: "Former NFL Player Is Killed in Afghanistan" with two photos.
The front page of the sport's section has a heading: "The True Meaning of Sacrifice" with photo. First report coverage continues on p... See More
Putnam's account of the Battle of Horse Neck via George Washington...
Item #693762
April 22, 1779
THE AMERICAN JOURNAL & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Providence, Rhode Island, April 22, 1779
* The Battle of Horse Neck
* Greenwich, Connecticut
* General Israel Putnam
* Gen. George Washington
A truly rare title from the Revolutionary War, as it lasted for less than 1 1/2 years from March, 1779 to August, 1781.
This issue is volume 1, number 6.
The front page begins with a letter conc... See More
Recap of the French & Indian War in 1757...
Item #693722
April 08, 1758
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 8, 1758 Over half of the first column on the front page is headed: "America" with reports from Kingston, Jamaica.
Most of page 6 is taken up with: "An Impartial Representation of Facts, relative to the State of Publick Affairs in North American during the Year 1757. Drawn at New York". The text is a great overview of the events of the... See More
2007 Virginia Tech spree shooting...
Item #693648
April 17, 2007
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 17, 2007
* Virginia Tech University spree shooting
* Blacksburg, Virginia mass murders
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "Armed Youths Kill Up to 23 in 4-Hour Siege at High School" with subheads and 2 related photos. Much more inside.
Complete with all sections, very nice condition.... See More
Texas City explosion...
Item #693570
April 17, 1947
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 17, 1947
* Texas City disaster
The front page has a dramatic banner headline: "NEW BLASTS IN TEXAS CITY! 450 TO 1,2000 FEARED DEAD" with subheads. Two full page pictorials on page 8 and the back page. Nice for display.
Complete with 52 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, gene
... See More
* Texas City disaster
The front page has a dramatic banner headline: "NEW BLASTS IN TEXAS CITY! 450 TO 1,2000 FEARED DEAD" with subheads. Two full page pictorials on page 8 and the back page. Nice for display.
Complete with 52 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, gene
1936 color cover of young boy riding elephant at the circus...
Item #693352
April 18, 1936
LIBERTY magazine, New York, April 18, 1936 The color cover has an illustration of a little boy riding an elephant at the Circus. Also present is an article titled "Which Teams will win the Pennants this year?", along with other interesting short stories.
Complete in 62 pages, disbound with a bit of roughness at the spine, 8 1/2 by 11 1/2 inches, a slightly rough left sp... See More
1938 baseball-themed color cover... Is Joe DiMaggio 'Wonder Man'?
Item #693348
April 16, 1938
LIBERTY magazine, New York, April 16, 1938 The color cover has an illustration of an older man (grandfather?) swinging a baseball bat with a young boy (grandson?) playing catcher. Also present is an article titled: "Is DiMaggio baseball's Wonder Man?" along with other interesting articles.
Complete in 62 pages, disbound with a bit of roughness at the spine, 8 1/2 by... See More
1928 Pineapple Primary in Chicago... gangland...
Item #693242
April 10, 1928
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Tuesday, April 10, 1928
* Pineapple Primary in Chicago (day of)
* William Hale Thompson - Big Bill
* Gangster era elections - corruption
* Best publication to be had (very rare)
The top of the front page has a nice banner headline: "VOTE! SWANSON! EMMERSON!" with subheads. (see) More on the following pages. A few related photos and banner heading on the b... See More
Thomas Jefferson... The French Republic...
Item #693203
April 21, 1801
INDEPENDENT GAZETTEER, Worcester, April 21, 1801 A page 2 testimony issued by the President recognizes the Charges des Affairs of the French Republic, signed in type: Thomas Jefferson.
The front page begins with 3 Acts of the Mass. Legislature signed by the governor: Caleb Strong.
Four pages, nice condition.
War with England? War with Florida?
Item #693185
April 12, 1794
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 12, 1794 Page 2 has a report from Georgia noting in part: "...information from the governor of East Florida that citizens of this state have accepted commissions, and are now actually recruiting men for the French republic, who are to be employed against a nation with whom the United States are at peace. Such proceedings will inevitably involve the Unio... See More
The surrender of Columbus, Kentucky, is demanded and refused...
Item #693138
April 14, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, April 14, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "HIGHLY IMPORTANT" "Attack on Columbus, Kentucky, bye the Rebel Gen. Buford" "An Attack on Fort Pillow by Gen. Forrest" "Surrender of Columbus Demanded and Refused" "The Red River Expedition" "March of Gen. A. L. Lee's Union Cavalry to Alexandria, ... See More
Stagecoach robbery... The new king of Hawaii...
Item #693032
April 09, 1874
NEW YORK TIMES, April 9, 1874 The front page has: "A Highway Robbery In Texas--Passengers of a Stage-Coach Robbed" which is a classic report from the Old West.
Page 4 has an interesting article: "Ten Hours, or Eight?" which is a detailed report--taking over half a column--on the debate as to whether a work day should be 8 or 10 hours.
Page 5 hs: "the Expedition Aga... See More
Descriptive of California... Much on the Indians...
Item #693031
April 13, 1874
NEW YORK TIMES, April 13, 1874 The front page has: "The Indians' "The Situation at Red Cloud and Spotted Tail Agencies--Insolence of the Savages" which is an interesting report datelined from Cheyenne, Wyoming Territory.
Also on the front page is: "Triple 'Execution" "Three Indians Hanged at Fort Smith, Arkansas" about which much can be found on th... See More
Mussolini is killed...
Item #692803
April 30, 1945
DAILY NEWS, New York, April 30, 1945
* Benito Mussolini assassinated (1st report)
* National Fascist Party - Duce of Fascism
* World War II Italy
The banner headline announces: "ALLIES TAKE VENICE, MILAN AND MUNICH; Italians Execute Mussolini, Dump Body in City Square" The top of page 2 has a two column heading: "Musso Killed; Kicked in Mud By Milan Mob" with related ph... See More
Andrew Johnson's impeachment trial...
Item #692700
April 11, 1868
NEW YORK TIMES, April 11, 1868
* President Andrew Johnson
* Reconstruction era impeachment trial
The top of the first column has heads: "IMPEACHMENT" "The Opening Argument for the Defense Concluded" and more, with the text taking the entire front page and half of the back page.
Eight pages, very nice condition.... See More
1875 Oshkosh, Wisconsin fire disaster...
Item #692385
April 30, 1875
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, April 29, 1875
* The great Oshkosh, Wisconsin fire (1st report)
The top of the front page has one column headings that include: "A BURNING CITY" "Oshkosh In Flames" "Extensive Destruction of Business Houses" "Hundreds Of People Homeless" and more. (see)
Complete with 8 pages, minor irregularity along the spine, generally ver... See More
An ad for the O.K. Corral... In a Tombstone newspaper...
Item #692358
April 30, 1886
THE DAILY TOMBSTONE, Pima County, Arizona, April 30, '86 (1886)
* Gunfight at the O.K. Corral fame
* Rare advertisement of the famed livery stable
This may well be the consummate "Old West town" much romanticized in movies and television shows, perhaps most famous for the gunfight at the OK Corral involving Wyatt Earp and the Clanton gang. I would almost suggest that this titl... See More
Ten New York World Civil War newspapers...
Item #692333
April 06, 1863
THE WORLD, a lot of ten complete issues dating from the Civil War, each with front page and inside page war content. All are never bound, never trimmed, with wear at folds, some damp staining or other disfigurements causing them to be "2nd rate" condition.
A wealth of fine Civil War coverage at a low price.
1938 George Grey Barnard death....
Item #692096
April 25, 1938
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 25, 1938
* George Grey Barnard death
* American sculptor
The top of page 20 has a one column heading: "BARNARD, FAMED WORLD OVER AS SCULPTOR, DIES" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 26 pages, rag edition in nice condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.... See More
1930 Max Valier.... Rocket propulsion....
Item #692094
April 20, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 20, 1930
* Max Valier
* Rocket car
* Liquid-propellant
* Paul Heylandt
The top of page 8 has a one column heading: "ROCKET CAR MAKES 50 MILES PER HOUR" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 26 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
wikipedia notes: On 19 April 1930 Valier performed the first test drive of a rocket car with liquid propulsion, the Valier-... See More
Masaharu Homma firing squad execution...
Item #691831
April 03, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 3, 1946
* Masaharu Homma firing squad execution
* Imperial Japanese Army general in WWII
* Bataan Death March leader - Philippines
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Homma Executed by Firing Squad As Punishment for 'Death March'" (see) First report coverage continues inside.
Complete with 52 pages, rag edition in great ... See More
Famous frontier scouts appearing on stage...
Item #691820
April 10, 1873
NEW YORK TIMES, April 10, 1873
* Buffalo Bill - William F. Cody
Inside has: "Colonists For The West - Departure of 76 English Farmers for Minnesota" "Warning To Highwaymen" "More Kuklux Outrages--A Tax Resisting Assoc. Organized" "
Page 7 has an interesting advertisement for "Niblo's Garden" at which are appearing: "Hon. W. F. Cody... See More
Quaint religous newspaper from Boston...
Item #691686
April 21, 1877
THE MYRTLE, Boston, Massachusetts, April 21, 1877
* Published by "Universalist Publishing House"
Illustrations throughout this little newspaper which has a religious theme. Published by the "Universalist Publishing House". A decorative and ornate masthead.
Measures approximately 9 by 7 inches and contains 8 pages. Nice condition.... See More
U.S. Bombers Raid Japan in the Philippines...
Item #691661
April 16, 1942
DAILY MIRROR, New York, April 16, 1942 The 3-line, full-banner banner headline announces: "U.S. BOMBERS RAID JAPS IN PHILIPPINES," with supporting text and additional photos on inside pages. Great WWII era issue for display. Other war related news along with news of the day found throughout.
Complete in 36 pages, tabloid size, evenly toned, nice condition.
Gerald Chapman 1926 execution...
Item #691611
April 07, 1926
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, April 7, 1926
* Gerald Chapman execution - hanging
* Count of Gramercy Park - gentleman bandit
* Prohibition era outlaw - criminal
The front page has a two column heading: "Chapman Died on Gallows Protesting His Innocence In Murder of James Skelly" (see)
Complete with 16 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, some small bindin... See More
On the 1846 discovery of the planet Neptune...
Item #691609
April 15, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D. C., April 15, 1847
* re. the discovery of the planet Neptune
* French astronomer Urbain Le Verrier
Page 3 has 2 1/2 columns taken up with much detail--very scientific--concerning the recent discovery of the new planet known as Neptune. Credit is given to Urbain Le Verrier but much work was done by others as well.
This is no typical 2-para... See More
Francis Xavier Dercum death.....
Item #691591
April 24, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 24, 1931
* Francis Xavier Dercum death (1st report)
* American physician & neurologist
* James F. Ballard death (1st report)
* Art collector - Middle East & Asia rugs
Page 23 has a one column heading: "DR. F. X. DERCUM DIES IN CHAIR AT MEETING" with subheads and photo. (see)
Also on the same page is another one column heading: "J. F. BALLA... See More
1947 Princess Elizabeth photos... 21st birthday...
Item #691590
April 20, 1947
MAGAZINE SECTION only of the New York Times, April 20, 1947
* Princess Elizabeth turns 21
* Future Queen Elizabeth II
* Cover photo & life in photos
The front page of this section has a photo of the future Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom who turned 21 the day after this publication. Pages 12 & 13 has several photos of Princess Elizabeth from birth to the present.
Various ... See More
The Great Mississippi Flood of 1927....
Item #691411
April 18, 1927
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 18, 1927
* The Great Mississippi River flood
* Cairo, Illinois & more
The front page has a great banner headline: "FLOODS COST 9,000 HOMES" with subhead. (see) Nice for display. Related photo on the back page.
Complete with 40 pages, light toning, some margins wear, generally good.
... See More
A "Copperhead" newspaper on the fall of the Rebel capital...
Item #691358
April 05, 1865
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, April 5, 1865
* Last days of the Civil War
* Fall of Richmond, Virginia
* Abraham Lincoln
Page 5 has a very historic report on the fall of Richmond, the capital of the Confederacy, and which signaled the end of the Civil War which would come a few days later. The top of the first column has: "THE WAR" "The Fall of Richmond!" which... See More
Battle of Shiloh... Capture of Island No. 10, with a map...
Item #691150
April 15, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, April 15, 1862
* Battle of Shiloh - Pittsburg Landing
* Battle of Island Number Ten - Tennessee
The front page is dominated by a large & very detailed Civil War map headed: "THE IMPORTANT OPERATIONS ON THE MISSISSIPPI. Appearance of Island No. 10---The Gunboats, Transports, Land Batteries, etc. at the Time of the Surrender."
Also, the last column has a... See More
The Civil War is about to begin...
Item #691121
April 05, 1861
NEW YORK TIMES, April 5, 1861 This was printed just a week before the formal outbreak of the Civil War.
Among the front page column headlines on the Civil War are: "THE CRISIS APPROACHING" "Meaning of the Extensive Military and Naval Preparations" "Important News From Charleston" "A Schooner Fired Into from Morris Island" "Maj. Anderson Dema... See More
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