All Metal Diving Suit...
Item #657731
August 22, 1914
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, August 22, 1914
The front cover of the issue is entitled "A Week's Rations for the German Army". Within the issue is "An All Metal Diving Suit"; "this Month's Total Eclipse of the Sun"; "Glimpses of the European Fighting Machinery Now in Action"; "Russia's Giant War Flyers" and many more art... See More
The Mexican War...
Item #657727
July 23, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 23, 1847
* Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
Page 3 has reports on the Mexican War with items headed; "Official" "Important From Mexico", this latter report taking a full column which includes a report from Santa Anna noting: "...The army of the enemy being upon the eve of moving upon this capital with a view to at... See More
Mexican War, and Monterey to be the capital of California...
Item #657724
July 16, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 16, 1847 Page 3 has nearly two columns of reports from the Mexican War with a column headed: "Important From Mexico" "Latest from the Army of General Scott" which includes two letters form Puebla, Mexico, and one from Vera Cruz. Much detail.
Also a column headed: "From California which takes over a full column on ... See More
Much on the Mexican War...
Item #657723
July 10, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 10, 1847 Page 5 has several reports concerning the Mexican War, with items headed: "Later From Mexico" "Another Letter From Gen. Taylor" "From the California Expedition". The first article has several subheads including: "More Guerrillas" "Mexican Correspondence Intercepted" "Gen. Scot... See More
Disgusted with the hardships at the California gold diggings...
Item #657711
September 17, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 17, 1849
* California gold rush hardships
Page 3 has: "Items From California and Panama" which begins with a discouraging report: "Nearly all the American passengers by the Empire City are returning from the mines, disgusted with the life of extreme toil & hardship which must be endured there..." and continue... See More
Details on those heading to the California gold regions...
Item #657708
October 05, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 5, 1849
* California Gold Rush
* 49ers - mining - miners
Page 3 has half a column headed: "The California Emigration" which begins: "The emigration to California from the Atlantic States is still going on steadily...In some places new associations are forming for the gold regions..." with more. Included is a nice... See More
Great reports from the California gold region...
Item #657707
October 12, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 12, 1849 Page 2 begins with: "Scenes In The Pacific" which reports on the arrival of Captain Fremont at Monterey, California in 1846.
Page 2 has over half a column headed: "The California Mines" which has many accounts of how much gold is being discovered--fine reading. Then a nice article headed; "Botanical Treas... See More
Terrific & lengthy account from the California gold regions...
Item #657704
October 20, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 20, 1849
* California Gold Rush
* 49ers - mining - miners
Page 3 has a terrific, nearly full column report headed: "The California Gold Region" which has much detail and fascinating accounts. Its begins: "It is now nearly two years since the discovery of the gold mines in this country...". there is too much fine ... See More
California works on its Constitution... Col. Fremont and his trip to California...
Item #657700
November 15, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 15, 1849 Page 3 has over a full column taken up with: "the California Convention" which has much reporting on the efforts towards creating a state constitution so California can join the Union.
Also on pg. 2: "Personal News From California" is a great & very detailed letter explaining a trip to California, led by C... See More
Potential gold diggers change their minds... Hebrew Benevolent Society...
Item #657630
November 24, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 24, 1849
* California gold rush fever
* 49ers hearing of hardships
Page 3 has a small item: "The California Fever" which notes: "...that divers & sundry persons who had intended to start for California...have given up the idea in consequence of the very discouraging accounts they received from the return passenger... See More
Number of California gold diggers...
Item #657629
November 28, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 28, 1849
* California Gold Rush
* 49ers - mining - miners
The bottom of page 3 has: "Gold Diggers" with: "...an official report to the War Dept. on the civil affairs of California, Gen. Riley estimates the number of persons actually employed in digging for gold at ten thousand, while the number of persons ... See More
California has a Constitution... News from the gold fields...
Item #657627
December 08, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 8, 1849 Page 3 has: "Late From California" which begins with a very historic report: "The constitution for the State of California has been adopted and published. The reports from the gold region continue to be encouraging. The health of the miners was generally good...The estimate of the number of persons at the mines runs ... See More
California works towards statehood... Formalizing relations with Hawaii...
Item #657625
December 11, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, Dec. 11, 1849
* California Republic for statehood ?
* Early Hawaii relations w/ America
Page 3 has: "California Matters" "The Revenue of California" and: "Close of the Convention & Signing of the Constitution" being fundamental reports on California becoming a state. Also: "Commerce of San Francisco... See More
Creating the first state seal for California...
Item #657624
December 14, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 14, 1849
* Great Seal of California
At the bottom of page 3 is an article with a small heading: "California Coat Of Arms" which describes this early version of the state seal (some alterations since). This was the very first seal of California, actually adopted by the Calif. Constitutional Convention shortly before it becam... See More
Sir Charles Kingsford Smith....
Item #657590
October 20, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 20, 1930
* Aviator Charles Kingsford Smith
* England to Australia air race
* Record breaking airplane flight
Page 11 has a one column heading: "CUTS RECORD 5 DAYS IN AUSTRALIA FLIGHT" with subheads and photo of Smith. (see) Coverage on his record breaking flight from England to Australia.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4... See More
First American railroad publication, from its first year...
Item #657509
July 26, 1834
AMERICAN RAILROAD JOURNAL, New York, July 26, 1834 This is a very early issue--a volume three issue--of the very first American periodical on railroading. The best feature of this newspaper is the great and very early engraving of a railroad train in the masthead, showing an engine with three cars. Note the simplicity of the train, but keep in mind this is from the very beginning years of th... See More
Early comic, satire newspaper...
Item #657508
June 15, 1833
FIGARO IN LONDON, London, June 15, 1833 An English comic newspaper of the early 19th century, founded in 1831 and running for almost 8 years. It was the forerunner for the much more popular "Punch" magazine. There is a nice comic illustration in the masthead and 2 more also on the front page. (see)
Four pages, 8 3/4 by 11 inches, a little light foxing, nice condition.
First automobile advertisement in America...
Item #657504
August 06, 1898
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Aug. 6, 1898 A very significant issue in the history of automobiles, as the noted reference work "Kane's Famous First Facts" records that the first automobile advertisement ever published in America is on the back page (not the very first appearance, which was in the July 30, 1898 issue).
The top of the back page has an advertisement headed
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Patent cow-milker... publication on inventions...
Item #657502
January 24, 1863
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 24, 1863 The front cover has an illustration entitled "The Celebrated Patent Cow-Milker" and "Colvin's Breast Pump" with an accompanying article. Within the issue are: "Lane's Patent Potato-Digger"; "Swift's Patent Chimney-Fastener"; "Drake's Patent Churn Power" and additional articles an... See More
The King's speech...
Item #657481
November 24, 1746
EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Nov. 24, 1746
* War of the Austrian Succession
* King George's War - speech
Over half of the front page is taken up with the speech of the King of England, mostly relating to recent events in the War of the Austrian Succession.
Four pages, 8 by 10 inches, very nice condition.... See More
Reward offered for runaway seamen...
Item #657477
November 13, 1746
EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Nov. 13, 1746 The back page has an interesting notice offering a reward for the return of runaway seamen, issued by "Thomas Smith, Commander in Chief of all His Majesty's Ships..." noting in part: "Whereas it is become frequent with seamen belonging to His Majesty's ships & vessels to run away from them...I do hereby assure all ... See More
Heading to the gold fields... Slave ship captured...
Item #657383
July 25, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 25, 1849
* California gold rush
* Slave ship captured
Page 3 has reports headed: "From Salt Lake" with reports on the travails of people heading West.
Another item is brief: "Slavers Captured" noting: "...that a British man of war has recently taken into that port a Brazilian brig & barque, having on bo... See More
Pestilence on the Plains...
Item #657346
August 11, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Aug. 11, 1849 Page 3 has: "Sickness On The Plains" which concerning: "...the ravages of the cholera among the Buffalo emigrants to California..." and there is also a letter datelined: "Camp Buffalo, at Fort Laramie, June 26, 1849".
Four pages, very nice condition.
Great Fall River fire of 1928... Hometown of Lizzie Borden...
Item #657260
February 03, 1928
THE OMAHA BEE NEWS, Nebraska, February 3, 1928
* Fall River, Massachusetts fire disaster
* Home of murderess Lizzie Borden
The top of the front page has a nice banner headline: "FIRE RAGES IN HEART OF FALL RIVER" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. First report coverage on the Great Fall River fire of 1928.
Other news of the day. Complete with 18 pages, light toning at the mar... See More
Douglas Corrigan famous flight in 1938...
Item #657031
July 18, 1938
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Penn., July 18, 1938.
* Douglas 'Wrong Way' Corrigan famous flight
* New York to Ireland - Unintentional ?
The top of the front page has three column headline: "'MISSING' FLIER LANDS SINGLE-MOTORED PLANE AT IRISH AIRPORT TODAY'" with subheads. (see) Much more on the following pages with a few wire photos. Loads of text h
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* Douglas 'Wrong Way' Corrigan famous flight
* New York to Ireland - Unintentional ?
The top of the front page has three column headline: "'MISSING' FLIER LANDS SINGLE-MOTORED PLANE AT IRISH AIRPORT TODAY'" with subheads. (see) Much more on the following pages with a few wire photos. Loads of text h
James Fisk Jr. assassination...
Item #656957
January 08, 1872
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 8, 1872
* James Fisk Jr. assassination (1st report)
* "Big Jim" "Diamond Jim"
The front page has an article headed: "DEATH OF JAMES FISK" with subheads. (see) Very lengthy text here.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.
New York's Governor Cary & Mayor Koch...
Item #656939
January 10, 1978
THE TRIB, New York, NY, January 10, 1978
The headline on the front page of this issue reads: "That State Tax Cut to be Pared Down," which also includes a large photograph of "The 'Peacemakers" - Governor Cary and Mayor Koch.
This issue is in good condition and is complete in approximately 72 pages.
Full-page Mogul Cigarettes and Victor Talking Machine Co.ads...
Item #656936
May 06, 1915
LESLIE'S WEEKLY ILLUSTRATED, New York City, New York, May 6, 1915
* Mogul Egyptian Cigar ad
The front page of this issue has a color illustration titled "Dispatches from the Front" by E. Flohri. One the back of this page, there are two half page ads for Mogul Egyptian Cigarettes.
There is a full page illustration of "Devoted Dog Defends His Ruined Home" by E. Mata... See More
1882 Singing doll advertisement...
Item #656927
December 08, 1882
CLEVELAND WEEKLY HERALD, Ohio, December 8, 1882
* Webber singing doll
This 8 page newspaper has news of the day and many interesting advertisements including a page 5 ad for:
"A Marvellous (sic) Doll" with small illustration of the 'Webber Singing Doll" See photo for the 5 2 1/4 inch ad which has very tiny text. This was 8 years before the famous 'Edison... See More
Classical piano greats...
Item #656924
June 03, 1883
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, June 3, 1883
* Classical piano players
* Beethovan, Bach, Mozart & more
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. Page 16 has an article headed: "PIANO MUSIC" "Sketches Critical Estimates of Its Greatest Masters" and more with smaller subheads. (see) Text takes up 2 full columns.
This issue is no... See More
Internment of the Aliens...
Item #656909
December 19, 1941
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 19, 1941 Page 52 carries a report "Aliens to Be Held in Southwest" as well as an additional article "100 Aliens on Coast Sent to Montana" with subheads "Those Held as 'Dangerous' Go From San Francisco Area to Camp at Missoula", "One a Magnesium Expert", "Detention of Hansgirg May Shut Down Los Altos Plant - Ols... See More
From Arizona 17 years before statehood...
Item #656859
November 10, 1893
ARIZONA DAILY GAZETTE, Phoenix, April 9, 1895
* Rare old West title
* Maricopa County
This issue is from the Arizona Territory, 17 years before it joined the Union. Varied news reports both local & national with a nice wealth of ads as well, many of which are illustrated.
The front page has: "The Rio Verde Outfit in the Field" "Many Men & Horses to Be Employed&... See More
Outlaw lynching....
Item #656840
December 11, 1880
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, December 11, 1880
* Belleville NV Nevada (ghost town)
* Outlaw - desperado lynching
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. Page 6 has an article headed: "LED OUT AND LYNCHED" "The Career of a Notorious Ruffian Cut Short"" "Hanged by a Mob for Committing a Brutal Murder&q... See More
Hideki Tojo execution... hanging....
Item #656778
December 24, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 24, 1948
* Hideki Tojo hanged (1st report)
* World War II Japanese criminals
Page 2 has one column headings that include: "TOJO CRIED 'BANZAI' AWAITING GALLOWS" "He and 3 Others Gave Triple Hail for Emperor and Japan...." (see) First report coverage on the execution of top Japanese officials including Hideki Tojo. Always nice to ... See More
Reports from the Mexican-American War...
Item #656739
September 03, 1847
THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., Sept. 3, 1847 Page 3 has reports from the Mexican War including: "From the Rio Grande" which has: "...whenever General Taylor says the word, they will be as ready to march into San Luis Potosi..." with more. Also two more letters concerning military events under this heading.
Later From Texas" reports on the war.
Four pages,... See More
The Great Mississippi Flood of 1927....
Item #656730
April 19, 1927
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 19, 1927
* The Great Mississippi River flood
* Fort Smith, Arkansas & more
The front page has a one column heading: "25,000 ARE HOMELESS, 12 DEAD IN FLOODS" with many subheads. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete section only with all 32 pages, irregular along the spine, otherwise very nice.
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Curse of King Tut kills Lord Carnarvon ?....
Item #656698
April 05, 1923
THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Penn., April 5, 1923
* The Earl of Carnarvon death
* King Tutankhamen Tut - Mummy's curse ?
The front page has a one column heading: "DEATH OF THE DISCOVERER OF PHARAOH'S TOMB" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the death of George Herbert, 5th Earl of Carnarvon. This led to the story of the "Curse of Tutankhamun".
Complete with 14... See More
Ku Klux Klan rally in Washington D.C....
Item #656605
August 08, 1925
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 8, 1925
* KKK Ku Klux Klan
* Washington D.C. rally
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "20,000 KLANSMEN REACH WASHINGTON; 50,000 EXPECTED" with subheads. (see) Lengthy text.
Complete with all 22 pages, light toning, irregular along the spine, generally in good condition.... See More
Death of General George B. McClellan...
Item #656503
November 03, 1885
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Nov. 3, 1885
* George B. McClellan burial
* Civil War Major-General
The top of the front page has one column heading: "LAID TO REST" with subheads. (see)
Eight pages, some margin wear with a few small tears, generally good.
Omaha streetcar strike riot....
Item #656501
June 16, 1935
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, June 16, 1935
* Omaha, Nebraska streetcar strike riot
* Martial Law - National Guard
The front page has a great banner headline: "1,800 TROOPS RULE IN OMAHA" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Related photo is on page 2. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete 1st section only with all 24 pages... See More
George Eastman receives a patent for his camera...
Item #656333
September 22, 1888
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Sept. 22, 1888 Although quite significant for any collector of vintage cameras, one of the back page has the "Index of Inventions" showing over 100 which have recently been awarded, one being: "Camera, G. Eastman....388,850". This was for his first roll film not requiring support.
Various illustrations of recent invention of the day, many q... See More
First automobile advertisement in America...
Item #656304
December 10, 1898
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Dec. 10, 1898 A very significant issue in the history of automobiles, as the noted reference work "Kane's Famous First Facts" records that the first automobile advertisement ever published in America is on the back page (not the very first appearance, which was in the July 30, 1898 issue).
The top of the back page has an advertisement heade
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Tractor... Cow milker...
Item #656303
February 17, 1877
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, February 17, 1877 The front page of the issue contains a large illustration "Frick & Co.'s Eclipse Agricultural Engine" and accompanying article. Within the issue is "Secchi's Solar Photographic Instrument"; "Melling's Improvements in Safety Valves"; "Knollin's Cow Milker"; "Hydraulic Punching Mac... See More
Hank Aaron's 715th Home Run... tops Babe Ruth...
Item #656228
April 10, 1974
NEW YORK TIMES, April 10, 1974
* Hank Aaron home run #715
* Breaks Babe Ruth's record
* Atlanta Braves - MLB
The sport's section (page 24) has a two column heading: "Aaron Hits 715th Homer, Breaking Ruth's Record" with box scores and related photo. More on page 23. Lengthy text. 1st report coverage on Hank Aaron passing Babe Ruth for the most career home runs by... See More
Map of the "liberation of Tennessee"...
Item #656068
June 21, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 21, 1862 The front page is dominated by a large & very detailed map headed: "THE LIBERATION OF EASTERN TENNESSEE" with an explanatory caption.
Among the ftpg. column heads are: "Important From Memphis" "Activity of Guerrilla Bands" "the White River Expedition" "Gen. Buell Marching into East Tennessee&... See More
War Admiral wins at Hialeah Park in Florida...
Item #656042
March 06, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, March 6, 1938
* War Admiral's 2nd win as a 4 year old
* Hialeah Park Race Track - Florida
* Widener Handicap
The top of the front page of this section has a one column heading: "WAR ADMIRAL, 7-20, SCORES DECISIVELY AND EARNS $49,550" with subheads. Related photo inside. (see) First report coverage on War Admiral winning the Widene... See More
Confederate Act of Congress to organize a military...
Item #656034
March 04, 1864
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, March 4, 1864
* Confederate Act of Congress
* Organizing a rebel military
A very nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederate States of America. Among the front page items are: "The Enemy Around Richmond--Butler's Advance Up the Peninsula" which takes over a column; "City Intelligence" "Blockade Runner Blocked"... See More
1941 USC Trojans win Track and Field title...
Item #655939
June 22, 1941
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, sport's section only, June 22, 1941
* USC Trojans - Southern California University
* NCAA Men's Outdoor Track and Field Championship
The front page of this section has a nice banner headline: "U. S. C. WINS 7TH NCAA TRACK TITLE IN ROW" with subheads. (see) Nice for display
Complete sport's section only with 8 pages, light toning at the margins,... See More
Waiting to deal a death blow...
Item #655884
May 13, 1918
THE COURIER-JOURNAL Louisville, Kentucky, May 13, 1918 Ftpg. banner headline on World War I: "Sure of Power, Allies Not To Use U.S. Army Till It Is Complete Force" with subheads: "Would Wait To Deal Hun Death Blow" "French Make Another Gain In Flanders" and more.
Twelve pages, a bit irregular at the spine, nice condition.
Slaughter in World War I...
Item #655883
May 01, 1918
THE COURIER-JOURNAL Louisville, Kentucky, May 1, 1918 Ftpg. banner headline on World War I: "STOP ENEMY BY SLAUGHTER" with subheads: "Heavy Thrust By Teutons A Huge Failure" "Allies, In Brilliant Counter, Win Ground On Which Foe Gained Footing" "Half Million Men Lost By Huns In Drive" and more.
Twelve pages, nice condition.
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