Maryland resolves for peace, but only if independence is assured...
Item #696918
August 01, 1782
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, August, 1782
* American Revolutionary War
* Maryland for peace
Under: "American Affairs" is a report from Annapolis which includes: "...announcing the arrival of Sir Guy Carleton at New York as a commissioner for making peace or war in North America...to enable the King of Great Britain to conclude a peace or truce with the United States (b... See More
1942 Oregon State Hospital mass poisoning...
Item #696899
November 20, 1942
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., Nov. 20, 1942
* Oregon State Hospital - Salem
* Mass food poisoning disaster
The front page has a two column heading: "Poison Mixed With Eggs Caused Deaths, Tests Show" with subhead. (see)
Much on World War II events of the day. Complete with all 28 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally good.
wikipedia notes: On November... See More
Berlin airlift begins... Russian blockade...
Item #696894
June 24, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 24, 1948
* Berlin blockade begins - Germany
* 1st major crisis of the Cold War
* Soviet Union - Russia blocks access
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "RUSSIANS BAR FOOD TO WESTERN BERLIN IN CURRENCY FIGHT" with subheads. (see images)
Also near the bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "Soviet Bloc Confers on Germany;... See More
Douglas MacArthur & Chester W. Nimitz promoted...
Item #696791
April 06, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 6, 1945
* Douglas MacArthur & Chester W. Nimitz
* Made top commanders in Pacific Theater
* World War II vs. Japanese
The front page has a nice banner headline: "M'ARTHUR HEADS U. S. ARMY IN PACIFIC" with subhead: "MacArthur and Nimitz Get Team Job to Deal Knockout" and photos. (see) Nice for display.
Other news, sports and advertisemen... See More
Japenese attack California coast...
Item #696768
February 24, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 24, 1942
* Attack on California coast
* Ellwood oil field shelling
* Japanese submarine I-17
The front page banner headline proclaims: "SUBMARINE SHELLS CALIFORNIA OIL PLANT" with subheads. (see)
This brief yet very historic shelling only caused minor damage to the oil field—a pump house and a single oil derrick were destroyed—but its i... See More
Battle of the Bulge very close...
Item #696767
December 14, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 14, 1944
* Battle of Bulge to begin
* Armies lining up at border
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a five column headline: "1ST ARMY ATTACKS BELOW DUEREN; 7TH CLOSES IN ON REICH BORDER" with subheads and related map. (see) The initial beginning of the infamous battle would begin in two days.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day wit... See More
The Siege of Ninety-Six and more military events in South Carolina...
Item #696741
August 28, 1781
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, August 28, 1781
* Siege of Nintey Six - South Carolina
* General Nathanael Greene defeat
* American Revolutionary War
Half of page 2 is taken up with a letter from Major General Greene in which he officers much on the Siege of Ninety-Six.
Additional reports carry over to page 3 with much more detail on the military event... See More
Eve of World War II...
Item #696702
August 29, 1939
NEW YORK POST, August 29, 1939
* World War II about to start
* Adolf Hitler defying World
* Poland attacked in 2 days
The front page has a nice banner headline: "OUR FINAL ANSWER IS MADE, OUR TROOPS ARE ON THE MOVE--Chamberlain; HITLER REPLY IS STILL SECRET" with subheads. Nice for display. Germany would attack Poland 2 days later, starting World War II.
Complete wi... See More
Japanese attack Oregon...
Item #696692
June 23, 1942
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., June 23, 1942
* Fort Stevens, Oregon attacked
* Japanese submarine I-25
The front page announces a rare occurrence in American history with a one column heading: "'SUB' SHELLS SAND DUNES ON OREGON COAST" with subhead. (see) On the nights of June 21 and 22, 1942, the Japanese submarine I-25 fired 17 shells at Fort Stevens, Oregon, making ... See More
Reflecting on the Revolutionary War... Cornwallis writes...
Item #696489
January 29, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 29, 1782 Most of the front page is taken up with an essay that explores this history of England's relationship with the American colonies, and what led to war. One bit mentions: "...The Rubicon was already passed; and the Colonies had dared to commit their cause to the events of war. Perhaps there is room to hope that a sense of common interest ma... See More
Benedict Arnold and Cornwallis arrive in England...
Item #696486
January 22, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 22, 1782
* American Revolutionary War Era
* 18th century from The Enemy
* Benedict Arnold & Lord Cornwallis
Page 2 has a brief item concerning the arrival of Benedict Arnold and Cornwallis in England.
Another page has a great & detailed account of the Battle of Johnstown in upstate New York, including the account of the American commander ... See More
Rare camp newspaper from "somewhere"...
Item #696474
December 02, 1942
THE MESSAGE CENTER, "Somewhere In The South", Dec. 12, 1942
* World War II military camp publication
This is one of many "camp" newspapers from World War II done somewhat crudely by military personnel on a mimeograph machine. The location of this camp was apparently secretive given the location noted in the masthead.
Content consists of various war-related tidbits ... See More
Last issue, with a huge list of men stationed there, with addresses...
Item #695824
June 01, 1942
MEDICO, Camp Lee, Virginia, June 1, 1942
* Fort Gregg-Adams
* Prince George County
* United States Army
This was a "camp" newspaper as most camps during World War II had their own, crude newspaper meant only for those stationed there, typically created with a typewriter & mimeograph machine, printed on single sheets and stapled together.
Such is the case with th... See More
Latest news from the Revolutionary War in a very rare newspaper...
Item #695809
May 07, 1779
THE AMERICAN JOURNAL & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Providence, Rhode Island, May 7, 1779
* Very rare American Revolutionary War publication
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 8.
Inside has a report from Charleston beginning: "Five deserters who came last week to Purysbu... See More
A miniature edition of a British tabloid...
Item #695797
January 01, 1917
DAILY SKETCH - MINIATURE COPY, Manchester, England. The "regular" edition of this title was a tabloid which considered itself "The Premier Picture Paper", having begun in 1908. This is the "Miniature Copy" which has no date. One can presume it was printed as a curiosity (can find nothing on the web concerning it) as the type is much too small to be read without ... See More
World War II camp newspaper from New Guinea...
Item #695796
January 05, 1945
THE MORTEM POST, Fourth General Hospital, New Guinea, January 5, 1945
* 4th General Hospital (United States Army)
* Finschhafen District - Papua New Guinea
This is one of many "camp" newspapers that were crudely printed within various camps during WWII, obviously this from New Guinea.
As is the case with most such newspapers, it was created on a mimeograph machine printed ... See More
An opportunity for a newspaper that never existed...
Item #695785
October 01, 1943
THE EDITOR'S DREAM, 'September 31"
* Fake publication w/ a futuristic headline
As the title of the newspaper implies, this is not a legitimate newspaper but rather a "dream" headline any publisher would love to print.
In large type is: “NAZIS QUIT ! ” “Hitler Seized in Mountain Hideout: Nazi Chiefs Nabbed“ with a photo showing Hitler behind bar... See More
Colorful "camp" newspaper from Fort Meade...
Item #695766
November 20, 1943
'THE IMMUNE' TRIBUNE, 93rd General Hospital, Fort Meade, Maryland, Nov. 20, 1943
* 93rd Evacuation Hospital
* Fort Meade, Maryland
* Military training center
* World War II - WWII
This would be considered a "camp" newspaper, such productions done rather crudely at most military installations during WWII to keep informed those stationed there of news, important eve... See More
End of World War II, in a French newspaper...
Item #695747
August 18, 1945
POUR LA VICTOIRE, "Journal Francais D'Amerique" which translates: "French Newspaper of America", August 18, 1945
The banner headline above the masthead, dropped out of a black box, is: "Le Jour De Gloire Est Arrive" (The Day Of Glory Has Come). Other items relating to the end of World War II, including a front page cartoon regarding the atom bomb, captioned (tran... See More
Captain John Owen Donaldson death....
Item #695560
September 08, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 8, 1930
* Captain John Owen Donaldson
* World War I flying ace
* Airplane stunting death
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Capt. J. O. Donaldson, War Ace and President Of Newark Air Service, Killed in Stunt Flying" (see) First report coverage on the death of World War I flying ace, John Owen Donaldson. Always nice to have no... See More
1943 Warsaw Ghetto uprising... WWII....
Item #695514
May 22, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 22, 1943
* Warsaw Ghetto Uprising ends in failure
* German occupied Poland - Nazi atrocities
* Jewish resistance - Jews
The top of page 4 has one column headings: "JEWS' LAST STAND FELLED 1,000 NAZIS" "Battle in Warsaw Ghetto Was Aided by Armed Squads of Polish Guerrillas" "More Slaughter Starts" and more. (see) See images for text ... See More
1944 Battle of Aachen, Germany...
Item #695428
October 12, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 12, 1944
* Battle of Aachen, Germany
* World War II - WWII urban fighting
* 1st city on German soil to be captured
The front page has a nice banner headline: "AACHEN BLASTED AFTER DEFYING UNTIMATUM; GERMANS REPORTED FLEEING THE BURNING CITY" with subheads and related map. (see) Nice for display.
Complete with 42 pages, rag edition in very nice conditi... See More
Warsaw ghetto uprising...
Item #695417
April 19, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 19, 1944
* Warsaw Ghetto Uprising
* German occupied Poland
* Jewish resistance - Jews
The top of page 5 has one column headings: "POLE TELLS STORY OF GHETTO BATTLE" "Nine-Day Conflict in Warsaw Began Spontaneously, Says Underground Courier", "Germans' Losses Heavy" "3,000 Jews Used Smuggled and home-Made Arms Agains... See More
Battle of the Bulge prelude... Patch & Patton...
Item #695394
December 12, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 12, 1944
* General Alexander Patch
* General George S. Patton
* World War II - WWII
* Battle of the Bulge prelude
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "1ST ARMY PUSHING FOE OVER ROER; 7TH WINS HAGUENAU, A SAAR KEY" with subheads that include: "Patton's Forces Repulse 11 More German Counter-Blows Against Bridgehea... See More
Simon Wiesemthal death... Nazi hunter...
Item #695147
September 21, 2005
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 21, 2005
* Simon Wiesenthal death (1st report)
* Jewish holocaust survivor - Nazi hunter
Near the bottom of the front page is a three column heading: "Nazi Hunter Loyal to the Dead" with subhead and photo;. (see) Much more inside with more related photos and loads of text.
Complete with all sections (100+ pages), great condition.
wikipedia notes: Simon... See More
1944 Charlie Chaplin acquitted..
Item #695144
April 05, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 5, 1944
* Charlie Chaplin acquitted
* Mann Act - Joan Barry
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a one column heading: "CHAPLIN ACQUITTED IN MANN ACT CASE" with subhead.(see)
Complete with 36 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
Liberation of Peru... Death of a Revolutionary War hero...
Item #695035
March 01, 1825
FRANKLIN HERALD & PUBLIC ADVERTISER, Greenfield, Massachusetts, March 1, 1825
* Rare publication
Although not a rare title--this issue is volume 33--this is the first of this title we have offered, having come from the private collection.
Page 3 has: "Liberation Of Peru---Decisive Triumph" with the report taking over half a column. Page 3 also has a brief, black-bordere... See More
1942 Doolittle raid of Japan.... official report...
Item #694991
April 21, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 21, 1943
* The famous Doolittle raid of Japan official report
* U.S. Army Air Force B-25B Mitchell bombers
* USS Hornet aircraft carrier
The front page has two column headings that read: "Hornet Was 'Shangri-la' For Doolittle Tokyo Raid" "War Department Reveals That All but One of 16 Bombers Crashed, but 64 of 80 Men Returned--8 Believed Cap... See More
Broadside "Extra" of the Pennsylvania Gazette...
Item #694986
May 17, 1771
POSTSCRIPT EXTRAORDINARY to the PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE....Philadelphia, May 17, 1771
* Very rare "extra" edition broadside
* Pre-Revolutionary War America
A very handsome broadside (printed on one side only) "Extra" edition of the famous newspapers, owned by Ben Franklin during the previous decade.
The reports are news items from London brought over in the ships L... See More
George Washington and the Newburgh Conspiracy...
Item #694966
October 07, 1783
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, October 7, 1783
* Newburgh Conspiracy plan
* General George Washington
* Revolutionary War ending events
Both the front page and page 2 have nice, lengthy letters concerning the Newburgh Conspiracy of that time.
The Newburgh Conspiracy was a plan by Continental Army officers to challenge the authority of the Confederation Congress, arising from
... See More
End of war reports... Proclamation signed by John Hanson, the first President?
Item #694963
November 05, 1782
THE INDEPENDENT GAZETTEER; OR, THE CHRONICLE OF FREEDOM, Philadelphia, Nov. 5, 1782
* Revolutionary War ending events
* John Hanson - 1st American president ?
Page 2 has a lengthy letter which is reflective of the American-British relationship in the past. A few bits include: "...they have not duly considered the solid reasons and unanswerable arguments of the worthy, upright pe... See More
Very handsome Revolutionary War newspaper from Philadelphia...
Item #694765
December 11, 1779
THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET OR THE GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Dec. 11, 1779
* American Revolutionary War
* Great masthead for display
This newspaper features one of the most ornate and decorative mastheads of the Revolutionary War, the words "Pennsylvania Packet" so frilly that it can be difficult to read.
Most of page 2 is taken up with; "An Act for Vesting the Est... 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
G. I. Bill of Rights is signed by FDR...
Item #694318
June 23, 1944
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, June 23, 1944
* G. I. Bill of Rights is signed
* Franklin D. Roosevelt - FDR
* World War II veteran benefits
Page 7 has a one column heading: "Veterans' Aid Bill Signed By Roosevelt", with 4 paragraphs of supporting text. See images for details.
The front page has: "Large Japanese Naval Force Routed; Americans Fight Way... See More
The Jackie Robinson of the NFL....
Item #694257
March 22, 1946
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, March 22, 1946
* Kenny Washington breaks the color barrier
* NFL football signs it's 1st African American player
* Los Angeles Rams (St. Louis)
Page 23 has a small and somewhat inconspicuous heading that reads: "Los Angeles Signs Negro Grid Star" (see)
Unfortunate for the small report here but still a historic first.
Complete in 30 pages, light tonin... See More
Naples and Avellino Captures by Allies
Item #694256
October 02, 1943
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, October 2, 1943
* Naples and Avellino captured
* Allied invasion of Italy
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a five column headline: "FDR Pledges Liberation Of Pope; Allies Drive On From Fallen Naples!" with subheads. First report coverage on the allied forces capture of Naples and Avellino, Italy.
Complete with 20 pages, light toning at the margin... See More
1950 Wake Island Conference.. Korean War...
Item #693990
October 15, 1950
THE DETROIT NEWS, Oct. 15, 1950
* Wake Island Conference
* Korean War progress
* Douglas MacArthur
* Harry S. Truman
The top of the front page has a banner heading: "Truman Hails MacArthur Parley" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the Wake Island Conference which was about the progress of the Korean War.
Complete with all 60+ pages, rag edition in very nice conditio... See More
Gen. George S. Patton... Battle of the Bulge prelude...
Item #693989
December 10, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 10, 1944
* General George S. Patton
* World War II - WWII
* Battle of the Bulge prelude
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "3D ARMY DRIVES NORTH FOR SAAR AFTER JUNCTION OF TWO DIVISIONS" with subheads that include: "MAGINOT LINE CUT" and more with related map headed: "Patton's Men Hammer Out New Gains ... See More
1932 Bonus Army Bill passes in Congress... Helen Keller...
Item #693954
June 16, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 16, 1932
* Bonus Army bill passes U.S. Congress
* World War I veterans pay redemption
* Heller Keller honorary degree at Glasgow University
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "BONUS BILL PASSES IN HOUSE, 209-176; SENATE TO RUSH VOTE" with subheads. (see) Lengthy coverage continues on page 2 with voting list. The Senate would defeat this ... See More
Jimmy Doolittle air attack on Sicily & Sardina...
Item #693891
May 21, 1943
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, May 21, 1943
* Aviation pioneer Jimmy Doolittle
* Northwest African Strategic Air Force
* Air raids on Islands of Sicily & Sardina - Italy
* World War II airplanes attack
The front page has a two column heading: "Doolittle's Pilots Bag 73 Planes at Cost of Four" (see)
Complete with 30 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally ... See More
1945 Troopship Queen Mary homecoming photo...
Item #693871
July 12, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 12, 1945
* RMS Troopship Queen Mary photo
* American military homecoming
* European Theatre of World War II
The top of the front page has a four column photo showing the RMS Queen Mary which was converted into a troopship during WWII with heading: "It Was A Record Day For Allied Soldiers As 34,355 Arrived Here" Also a two column heading: "34,355 More... See More
"Old Glory" on the cover... quote from Woodrow Wilson...
Item #693844
June 03, 1915
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York City, June 3, 1915
* United States color flag
* World War I era
The color cover of this issue (see photos) features a very large and formal display of the American flag. Beneath the flag is a quote from Woodrow Wilson headed "Our Flag". The quote, delivered by Wilson at the Hotel Biltmore, New York, on May 17, 1915, begins: "WHEN I think of ... 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
The fall of Cherbourg, France imminent...
Item #693436
June 10, 1944
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 10, 1944
* Battle of Cherbourg - Normandy invasion
* Post D-Day France being occupied by U.S. Army
* World War II German defense falling apart
The front page has nice banner headline: "YANKS GAIN NEAR CHERBOURG" with subheads. A few related maps on page 2.
Complete 1st section only with 18 pages, light toning at the margins, small library st... See More
1st guilded missiles from a carrier...
Item #693248
September 18, 1952
THE DETROIT NEWS, Sept. 18, 1952
* USS Boxer aircraft carrier
* Grumman F6F Hellcats
* Radio controlled fighters
* Korean War
The front page has a nice banner headline: "NAVY ROBOTS BOMB REDS" with subheads and related photo. (see)
Complete with 68 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, small library stamp slightly affects the headline (see), generally nice.
... See More
John Hancock... Great masthead... British "seeks" a new commander...
Item #693170
January 21, 1782
THE INDEPENDENT LEDGER & THE AMERICAN ADVERTISER, Boston, Jan. 21, 1782
* One of the more patriotic mastheads from the Revolutionary War
Perhaps the best feature of this issue is the masthead engraving which features a very patriotic theme: "All Hands with One Inflamed Enlightened Heart." signifying the 13 united colonies having a common, patriotic purpose. One of the mo... See More
Surrender of Charleston... Battle of Waxhaws...
Item #693129
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1780 * Surrender of Charleston SC
* Waxhaw South Carolina massacre
* Revolutionary War from the enemy
Inside has a letter from Gen. Clinton providing additional details about the situation in South Carolina following the surrender of "Charles-Town" [Charleston].
In his letter he describes the results of the various missions in this c... See More
1943 London subway bomb shelter disaster...
Item #693042
March 05, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 5, 1943
* Bethnal Green tube station
* London Underground bomb shelter
* Nazi air raid panic stampede disaster
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a two column heading: "Woman Trips, Causing Jam, 178 Die in London Shelter" (see)
Complete with 36 pages, rag edition in great condition.
wikipedia notes: On 3 March 1943, the British media reported ... See More
Japan mainland bombed... Battle of Saipan...
Item #693037
June 15, 1944
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 15, 1944
* Boeing B-29 Superfortress bomber
* Bombing mainland Japan
* Battle of Saipan begins
* World War II - WWII
Above the masthead is a banner photo with heading: "First Photograph of B-29 Which Bombed Japan Yesterday"
Also a banner headline: "SUPERFORTS RIP JAP CITIES" with subheads. (see) Page three has a full page pictorial with banner ... See More
1943 Battle of Tripoli... WWII...
Item #693006
January 23, 1943
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Jan. 23, 1943
* Battle of Tripoli - Tripolitania - Libya
* Field Marshall Erwin Rommel defeat
* Afrika Korps vs. British 8th Army
The front page has a nice banner headline: "TRIPOLI IN GRASP OF ALLIES; ROMMEL FLEES INTO TUNISIA" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Other World War II reporting.
Complete with 24 pages, light toning and a little wear at t... See More
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