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698528

Newspapers for American soldiers in the staging area, waiting to go home...

Item #698528

October 03, 1945

THE DELTA STAGE, Marseille, France, Oct. 3, 1945  This was a military "camp newspaper" printed in Southern France for the American troops heading back to the States. In the masthead is: "Official Staging Area Publication" and at the very top: "Special Marseille Souvenir Edition".

Eight pages, various wear with several tears archivally mended, some dirtiness, mor... See More  

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698527

Death of Konstanin Chernenko...

Item #698527

March 11, 1985

SUN-TIMES, Chicago, March 11, 1985  The front page boldly announces: "CHERNENKO DIES - EXTRA" with a photo os him.

Konstantin Chernenko was president of the Soviet Union for just 13 months, his name almost forgotten in recent history.

Tabloid-size, 112 pages, very nice condition.

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698525

The Soviet Union coup, in the "Pravda" newspaper...

Item #698525

August 23, 1991

An interesting set of five PRAVADA newspapers from the Soviet Union from the tumultuous year of 1991, specifically issues dated August 19, 20, 21, 22, and 23, all relating to the coup with the August 23 issue including a ftpg. photo of Gorbachev with Yeltsin upon Gorbachev's return from his forced exile.

Complete issues and in great condition. Note the image of Lenin in the upper left corner.... See More  

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698524

Desert Storm begins...

Item #698524

January 17, 1991

QUAD-CITY TIMES, Davenport, Iowa, Jan. 17, 1991  



* Operation Desert Storm

* Gulf War begins

* Persian Gulf




The very bold: "W A R" on the front page announces the beginning of Desert Storm. Also: " ' So Far, So Good' ". Various related reports and a large map of the battle area in Iraq. Much reporting on the inside pages.

The complete first section with 12... See More  

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698523

Lincoln accepts the nomination for the Presidential election...

Item #698523

June 29, 1864

NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, June 29, 1864 



* Abraham Lincoln nomination

* 2nd term as president

* Civil War reporting




Page 4 has an historic report headed: "The Presidential Nomination" "Mr. Lincoln's Acceptance" with the text taking over a full column and signed in type: Abraham Lincoln.

Obviously this was the step necessary for him to be on the Republican ballot... See More  

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698522

Constitution of the State of Indiana... Paoli monument...

Item #698522

October 04, 1817

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 4, 1817



* Constitution of Indiana

* Battle of Paoli monument




Inside has what appears to be the entire text of the Constitution of the State of Indiana taking over 8 pages.

The front page has an interesting broadside-like graph and text concerning public expenditures in Great Britain, Ireland and the United States. Such graphics in this title are... See More  

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698514

1933 Italian Air Armada... Italo Balbo...

Item #698514

July 20, 1933

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 20, 1933



* Italian Air Armada - flying boats

* Italo Balbo arrives in NYC




The top of the front page has a three column headline: "GREAT ITALIAN AIR ARMADA IS ACCLAIMED BY MILLIONS AS IT WINGS OVER THE CITY" with subheads. (see) Much more on the following pages with photos.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 40 pages, this is th... See More  

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698511

First use of the popular term "Ivy League"...

Item #698511

February 07, 1935

THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, Feb. 7, 1935



* Very 1st use of the term "Ivy League"

* Collegiate athletic conference

* Harvard, Yale, Brown, Princeton, etc.


* One of a kind item here ?




Page 6 contains a rather mundane, one-column article headed: "Brown Seems to Have Been Taken Into 'Ivy League' " but it is significant for being the very first use of the... See More  

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698509

King Tutankhamen's sarcophagus opened...

Item #698509

February 13, 1924

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., Feb. 13, 1924  



* King Tutankhamen sarcophagus opened

* Luxor Egypt - gold-cased mummy realized




The front page has a two column heading: "Tut-Ankh-Amen's Mummy Case Is Like Huge Colossus Of Gold". Historic first report coverage on the actual opening of the famed sarcophagus.

Complete with all 14 pages, light toning, minor wear at the margi... See More  

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698508

Fine issue on the Monitor vs. the Merrimac...

Item #698508

March 10, 1862

NEW YORK HERALD, March 10, 1862 



* Battle of Hampton Roads, Virginia

* Battle of the Monitor and Merrimack (CSS Virginia)

* Civil War ironclads




Front page first column heads report on the most famous naval battle of the Civil War: "Important From Fortress Monroe" "The Merrimac Out of Norfolk" "Tremendous Naval Conflict" "The Union Frigate Cu
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698507

Abraham Lincoln's remains in New York City...

Item #698507

April 25, 1865

NEW YORK HERALD, April 25, 1865 



* Abraham Lincoln assassination

* Remains in New York City

* Civil War closing events




All columns on all 8 pages are black-bordered in memory of Abraham Lincoln. Two-thirds of the first column are taken up with nice heads concerning the funeral of Abraham Lincoln including: "HONORS To the MARTYR PRESIDENT" "Our Tribute to the Lamented De... See More  

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698506

Ulysses S. Grant clarifies his infamous "Jew Order"....

Item #698506

November 30, 1868

NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 30, 1868  



* General Ulysses S. Grant

* General Order No. 11 - Jews




Page 5 has a very significant Judaica item headed: "Letter From General Grant on the Hebrew Question." 

This relates to Ulysses S. Grant's General Order #11 from during the Civil War, known as the infamous "Jew Order". A website has further details on Grant&#
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698505

Civil War map on the rebel defenses at Port Hudson...

Item #698505

March 20, 1863

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 20, 1863 



* Port Hudson, Louisiana map

* Battle of Kelly's Ford - Virginia




The front page is dominated by a nice & detailed Civil War map headed: "REBEL DEFENSES AT PORT HUDSON". Among the column heads on the Civil War are: "Late Rebel News" "Averill's Cavalry Expedition" "Rosecrans on the War Patch" "Clos... See More  

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698504

Civil War map shows advance of General Hooker's army...

Item #698504

May 02, 1863

PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, May 2, 1863  The front page is dominated by a nice & detailed Civil War map headed: "THE ADVANCE OF GEN. HOOKER'S ARMY. Map Showing the Position of Fredericksburg, Port Royal, Bowling Green, Warrenton, and adjacent country." Plus there are many front page column heads on the Civil War as seen in the photos.

Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, minima... See More  

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698498

1937 Women's day massacre... steel riot...

Item #698498

June 20, 1937

CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, June 20, 1937



* Women's Day Massacre in Youngstown, Ohio

* Steel Workers Organizing Committee riot

* Police treatment of steelworkers' wives




The top of the front page has a nice banner headline for display: "13 SHOT IN OHIO STEEL RIOT" with subheads. (see images) More on page 8.

Complete 1st section only with 17 pages, rag edition in great conditi... See More  

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698496

Mahatma Gandhi arrested...

Item #698496

August 01, 1933

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, August 1, 1933



* Mahatma Gandhi arrested

* Civil disobedience movement

* Ahmedabad, India




The front page has a one column heading: "Britain Seizes Gandhi as New Revolt Flares" (see images)

Complete in 32 pages, rag edition, minor wear with a few small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.... See More  

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698494

The death of boxer Jack Johnson...

Item #698494

June 11, 1946

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, June 11, 1946



* Heavyweight boxer Jack Johnson death

* 1st black World champion "Galveston Giant"




Page 15 has a two column heading: "Jack Johnson Dies Following Accident" with subhead. (see images)

Complete with 20 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, a few small binding holes along the spine, gener... See More  

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698491

1943 Battle of Munda Point... U.S. victory...

Item #698491

August 07, 1943

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 7, 1943



* Battle of Munda Point ends w/ U.S. victory

* United States Army vs. Imperial Japanese Army

* New Georgia Campaign - Solomon Islands




The top of  the front page has a six column headline: "AMERICANS CAPTURE MUNDA'S AIRDROME" with subheads. (see images) Coverage continues on page 5 with related map.

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698490

Secretariat wins in 1972... Belmont Futurity Stakes...

Item #698490

September 17, 1972

SPRINGFIELD SUNDAY REPUBLICAN, Mass., Sept. 17, 1972



* Secretariat wins Hopeful Stakes- Saratoga

* Pre Triple Crown thoroughbred horse racing




The bottom of page 36 has a brief and discrete report with a one column heading: "Secretariat Wins Futurity At Belmont" (see image) This was Secretariat's 3rd major victory. First report coverage on Secretariat winning the Belmont Futur... See More  

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698481

Newspaper for soldiers returning home after World War I...

Item #698481

April 10, 1919

THE GANGPLANK NEWS, Embarkation Camp, St. Nazaire, France, April 10, 1919  As noted at the top of page 2, this newspaper is published by the American Expeditionary Forces "by and foe the Embarkation Personnel and the homeward bound soldiers of our Army."

The masthead incudes: "Nous Servons" which is French for "We Serve". This is issue #9 of a title which likely... See More  

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698480

Newspaper of the 'African Methodist Episcopal Church'...

Item #698480

April 06, 1922

WESTERN CHRISTIAN RECORDER, Kansas City, Kansas, April 6, 1922  The masthead notes that this is: "The Official Organ of the African Methodist Episcopal Church". As the title would suggest, primarily religious news and reports.

Four pages, folio size, toned, good condition.

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698479

Promotes freedom from religion...

Item #698479

April 25, 1914

THE MENACE, Aurora, Missouri, April 25, 1914  An anti-religion newspaper, but more decidedly anti-Catholic, which this newspaper considers the "menace" to the nation.

Four pages, some foxing, minor chipping at margins, good condition.

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698478

"Devoted to the Interests of Organized Labor"...

Item #698478

March 14, 1919

THE SQUARE DEAL, Richmond, Virginia, March 14, 1919 "Devoted To The Interests Of Organized Labor". A tabloid-size newspaper filled with labor-related reports and news.

Eight pages,  a bit of light dirtiness, good condition.

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698476

1899 - The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race - The Battle of the "Blues"...

Item #698476

March 25, 1899

THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, March 25, 1899



* The legendary battle between Oxford and Cambridge

* The Battle of the Blues (Dark Blues vs. Light Blues)

* Each crew team shown in their school color




The centerfold shows the crew teams of the upcoming Oxford and Cambridge Boat-Race, with the members of the Oxford "Dark Blues" on the left, and the members of the Cambridge &qu... See More  

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698475

Westward expansion... Decorative masthead...

Item #698475
OLIVE BRANCH, Boston, 1854 and 1856  A lot of four issues in mixed condition, all with a great masthead and with at least some westward-expansion themed reporting and/or advertising.  One of the more decorative mastheads  of the era. 

Four pages, some fold wear, edge tears, etc.  All issues are complete and are offered at a significant discount over their single issu... See More  

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698471

William H. Harrison on the Battle of Tippecanoe...

Item #698471

December 07, 1811

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 7, 1811 



* Battle of Tippecanoe

* William Henry Harrison




Page 2 has: "Indian War--Official" being a letter to the Secretary of War signed in type: Wm. Henry Harrison, datelined "H.Q. near the Prophet's Town, November 8, 1811." The letter describes the battle of Tippecanoe beginning with: "...the dawn of yesterday terminated... See More  

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698467

Prints from the California Gold Rush...

Item #698467

January 29, 1853

THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Jan. 29, 1853  An inside page has: "Photographs From California" which includes three prints, captioned: "Industry Bar" "Sicard, On the Yuba" and "Gold Washing on the Yuba" with related text on the California Gold Rush.

It is rare to find periodicals with illustrations of the on-going California Gold Rush.

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698464

With two Civil War-related prints...

Item #698464

September 28, 1861

THE SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Sept. 28, 1861  The front page has a print of the: "Perilous Position of the Harriet Lane, Ashore on the Breakers at Hatteras Inlet...".

Page 5 has a nice print of an: "...Impromptu Oven Built by the 19th Regiment, New York Volunteers, in Gen. Banks' Division, Western Maryland".

Eight pages, various wear at the margin and cent... See More  

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698462

Germany's illustrated magazine from the Nazi era...

Item #698462

May 14, 1936

BERLINER ILLUSETRIRTE ZEITUNG (Berlin Illustrated Newspaper), Germany. May 14, 1936  This was the "Life" magazine of Germany from during the Nazi era. The full front page is a photo of Ribbentrop the foreign minister. A wide variety of photos and articles within

Complete in 40 pages, 11 by 14 3/4 inches, minimal margin wear, never bound nor trimmed, good condition.

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698459

Five issue lot from before the Revolutionary War...

Item #698459

August 16, 1766

(5) THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated Jan. 19, 1758, Jan. 8, 1760, Jan. 27, 1761, Jan. 27, 1763, and Jan. 15, 1771. A nice little group lot providing a flavor of life in England from the period when tensions were growing with its American colonies. 

Each issue is complete in 8 pages, 8 by 11 inches, perhaps minor rubbing & foxing to some, generally in good condi... See More  

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698453

The most famous newspaper from the Old West...

Item #698453

January 06, 1882

THE TOMBSTONE EPITAPH, Tombstone, Arizona, Cochise County, January 6, 1882  



* Best Old West title to be had

* Post Gunfight at the O.K. Corral




Few could argue for a more recognizable title from the Old West, nor could any town be more linked to the romance of the West than this one. Tombstone is steeped in Western lore, and the several movies concerning the gunfight at the O.K. Corral... See More  

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698451

Three color political prints...

Item #698451

August 23, 1890

JUDGE magazine, New York, Aug. 23, 1890  Judge magazine was founded in 1881 by a group of artists, headed by James Albert Wales, who left the staff of the popular comic weekly Puck. The magazine featured bold satire and good political drawing with chromolithographic front and back covers and center spread.

After a strong start, the magazine found itself struggling to compete with its very si... See More  

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698449

By famed attorney & politician William Jennings Bryan...

Item #698449

May 05, 1905

THE COMMONER, Lincoln, Nebraska, May 5, 1905  



* By famed attorney & politician William Jennings Bryan



As noted just under the title: "William J. Bryan, Editor & Proprietor". Bryan was an unsuccessful Democratic Presidential nominee in 1896, 1900 and 1908. He was a strong supporter of Prohibition in the 1920s, and energetically attacked Darwinism and evolution, most fa... See More  

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698448

General Warren's monument... The Bible lands...

Item #698448

June 20, 1857

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 20, 1857  The full front page features: "Prince Frederic William of Prussia, and the Princess Royal of England" which also has an inside accompanying article.

"Travel Notes in Bible Lands" features nearly half page illustration of: 'Bethlehem' and a smaller print of: 'Grotto of Christ's Birth' & 'Church of th... See More  

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698447

Winslow Homer print: "On The Beach at Long Branch--The Children's Hour"...

Item #698447

August 15, 1874

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 15, 1874



* Famous Winslow Homer print



The front page features a print: "Scandal" with a related article.

The prime print in this issue is certainly the very nice full page by noted artist Winslow Homer, titled: "On The Beach at Long Branch--The Children's Hour". But other prints within this issue include a half page: "A Negr... See More  

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698446

New York elevated railroad...

Item #698446

September 07, 1878

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 7, 1878  The full front page is a print of: "The New York Elevated Railroad - View in Franklin Square."

Inside prints include a half page: "A Skirmish with an Unwelcome Intruder"; half page: "Locusts in South India - Driving Them From the Fields"; full page: "The Highlands of the Hudson, From Anthony's Nose, Look... See More  

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698444

Winslow Homer print... Wall Street...

Item #698444

January 11, 1868

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 11, 1868 



* Winslow Homer illustration - print



Great full front page print: "The Pioneer" is by A. R. Ward. The feature print of this issue would be the nice, full page by the famed artist Winslow Homer: "Art Students & Copyists in the Louvre Gallery". This print is in very nice, clean condition.

A half-page print: "Th... See More  

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698442

Bataan death march trial... Masaharu Homma...

Item #698442

January 10, 1946

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 10, 1946



* General Masaharu Homma

* Bataan Death March trial

* Japanese atrocities to POWs

* Manila, Philippines




The top of page 8 has a one column heading: "HOMMA IS LINKED TO 'DEATH MARCH'" with subhead. (see images)

Complete with 42 pages, rag edition in great condition.... See More  

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698441

Published by P.T. Barnum...

Item #698441
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, May 21, 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: "Destructi... See More  

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698440

Published by P.T. Barnum...

Item #698440
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, May 21, 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: "Destructi... See More  

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698439

Published by P.T. Barnum...

Item #698439
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, May 21, 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: "Destructi... See More  

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698437

Newspaper for those on board a floating university...

Item #698437

April 02, 1927

THE BINNACLE, S.S. Ryndam, April 2, 1927  Subtitled: "Published Daily at Sea by The Floating University."  An interesting little "in-house" newspaper published on board the ship of this early floating university that traveled the world. 

Four pages, lightly inked library stamp in an upper corner, 9 1/2 by 12 1/2 inches, good condition.

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698436

German language newspaper from 1833 Harrisburg...

Item #698436

October 24, 1833

HARRISBURGER MORGENROTHE, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Oct. 24, 1833  



* Rare publication

* German language newspaper




A quite scarce newspaper for the German-speaking community in the Harrisburg area, printed entirely in the German language. Gregory's "Union List of American Newspapers" notes that only the Pennsylvania State Library has a reasonable run of this title, two ot... See More  

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698431

Rare, short-lived Texas newspaper from its first capital...

Item #698431

December 31, 1887

THE OLD CAPITOL, Columbia, Texas, Dec. 31, 1887  



* Very rare 19th century Southwest publication



Yes, Columbia--now known as West Columbia--was the first formal capital of Texas, established in 1836. A quite rare title which existed for less than 2 years. Only one institution has a substantial holding of this title and its file is not complete.

Content includes: "TEXAS FIRES"... See More  

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698426

1859 Pike's Peak Gold Mining as a marketing ploy...

Item #698426

March 22, 1859

THE NORWALK EXPERIMENT, Huron County, Ohio, March 22, 1859



* Pike's Peak Gold Mining as an advertising hook

* Who should go to Pike's Peak

* Easier for negros in Massachusetts than foreigners (?)



The back page has a bold ad which appears to be seeking workers for the Pike Peak Gold Mines, but upon further inspection, the ad is actually for A. H. ROSE & CO's Store. However, ... See More  

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698423

Illinois football icon Red Grange wins 1924 MVP...

Item #698423

December 21, 1924

CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, Dec. 21, 1924



* Red Grange wins Big Ten football MVP

* Illinois Fighting Illini college football HB

* Chicago Tribune Silver Football award

* Very 1st year of this award (very rare as such)




The front page of the sport's ection has a terrific banner headline for display: "RED GRANGE AWARDED TRIBUNE TROPHY" with subheads and pictorial. (see images) Of c... See More  

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698422

1953 Iranian coup d'etat... Shah of Iran...

Item #698422

August 17, 1953

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., Aug. 17, 1953



* 1953 Iranian coup d'etat

* Mohammad Reza Pahlavi

* Shah of Iran - 28 Mordad

* Mohammad Mosaddegh




The front page has a one column  heading: "Supreme Power Held By Mossadegh; Iran's Shah Flees" (see images)

Complete with 14 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.... See More  

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698417

Luray Caverns... Horseracing and hunting pigeons on Coney Island...

Item #698417

July 02, 1881

LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York City, July 2, 1881 



* Luray Caverns... 

* Sportsman's Tournament on Coney Island... hunting pigeons...

* Coney Island horseracing




One-third page inside: "Virginia--The Labyrinth In The Famous Luray Cave, Page County".



Full page has 4 scenes: "Sportsmen's Tournament At Coney Island--Methods Of Trapping and Transporting ... See More  

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698416

Monitor versus Merrimac... Map of New Madrid...

Item #698416

March 15, 1862

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 15, 1862    



* Battle of Hampton Roads, Virginia

* Battle of the Monitor and Merrimack (CSS Virginia)

* Civil War ironclads




Page 5 contains some historic one column headlines including: "The Damages To The Merrimac," "The Condition of the Minnesota," "The Merrimac Hemmed In,"  "The War In the South-West," "... See More  

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698412

Prophetic word (?) from Lord Stanley... Reverend Henry Ward Beecher..

Item #698412

March 22, 1858

NEW YORK TIMES, March 22, 1858



* Lord Stanley predicts the greatness of Russia and America

* Rev. Henry Ward Beecher and The Great Awakening




Page 2 has an interesting article headed: "Lord Stanley on the Future Greatness of America and Russia", which time would prove to be prophetic. Page 4 has: "The Great Awakening - The Rev. Henry Ward Beecher at Burton's", which i... See More  

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