Dedication Of The Antietam National Cemetery...
Item #699526
October 05, 1867
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, from New York, dated Oct. 5, 1867
* Antietam National Cemetery dedication
* Sharpsburg, Maryland union soldiers
The front page features a large illustration "The Remains Of Maximillian In The House Of Senor Don Munos Ledo At Queretaro, Mexico, Awaiting Removal To Europe". Inside the issue is a nice fullpage "The Dedication Of The Antietam National C... See More
A plea for separation of church & state in America... Indian troubles...
Item #699520
September 17, 1768
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 17, 1768
* re. separation of church and state in America
Over one-third of a page is taken p with a letter concerning: "The establishment of a Protestant episcopate in America is also very zealously contended for; and is very alarming to a people whose fathers, from the hardships they suffered under such an establishment, were obliged to fly th... See More
Lou Gehrig, as "Harry Lewis", plays baseball in 1921...
Item #699512
June 11, 1921
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, June 11, 1921
* Lou Gehrig plays professional baseball as a 17-year-old...
* Four years before his New York Yankee debut
* Played under the name "Lou Lewis" for Hartford Senators
The sports page (page 12) has a very intriguing report on the early career of famed baseball player Lou Gehrig. See the paragraph below from ... See More
"The Fighting Sullivans"... Berlin is in flames...
Item #699509
January 18, 1943
CHICAGO HERALD AMERICAN, Jan. 18, 1943
* The five Sullivan brothers killed
* United States Navy sailors
* USS Juneau sinking
The bold banner headline proclaims: "BERLIN AFLAME AFTER 2D RAID" with text that carries over to page 2.
Another notable report is headed above the masthead, in red ink: "FIGHTING SULLIVANS-- Story of 5 Brothers Lost Together Serving Their Cou... See More
Cadiz, Ohio in 1836....
Item #699507
May 15, 1836
THE HISTORICAL FAMILY LIBRARY, Cadiz, Ohio, May 15, 1836 A magazine of history, delving very extensively into just a few topics with each issue. Unusual in that this periodical's format was to use "flowing text", meaning sentences ran over from issue to issue, so any given publication would begin in the middle of a sentence from the previous issue.
This is the volume 1, number... See More
The stock market crash of 1987: in the Wall Street Journal...
Item #699505
October 20, 1987
WALL STREET JOURNAL, New York, Oct. 20, 1987
* Stock market crash of 1987
* Best publication to be had (rare)
The front page proclaims the famous report of the stock market crash of 1987, reading: "Stocks Plunge 508.32 Amid Panicky Selling" with a subhead: "Percentage Decline Is Far Steeper Than '29; Precious Metals Gain". Also a 3 line, 1 col. head:... See More
The shuttle Challenger explodes...
Item #699504
January 29, 1986
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 29, 1986
* Space Shuttle Challenger disaster
The front page announces one of the more tragic event in U.S. space history with: "THE SHUTTLE EXPLODES" "6 In Crew And High-School Teacher Are Killed 74 Seconds After Liftoff" with a subhead: "The Worst Disaster In U.S. Space History". The front page also features two photos, and at the bo... See More
Significance of the Battle of Chosen Reservoir: the Korean War continues...
Item #699503
November 28, 1950
NEW YORK POST--EXTRA, Nov. 28, 1950
* Battle of the Ch'ongch'on River
* Battle of Chosin Reservoir begins
* People's Republic of China enter
* Korean War
The entire front page is taken up with: "MacArthur Reports: NEW WAR" "U. S. Brands Red China Aggressor" with the report on pages 2 and 3.
This was the Battle of Chosen Reservoir from the early mont... See More
On the Roe vs. Wade decision... End of America's involvement in Vietnam...
Item #699502
January 24, 1973
NEW YORK TIMES, January 24, 1973
* Abortion made legal
* Roe v. Wade decision
* U.S. Supreme Court
This issue contains coverage on the landmark Supreme Court decision concerning abortion. Although first reported in the previous day's issue, page 14 has a four column head: "Questions Left Unanswered by Ruling on Abortion" This is on the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decisio... See More
Jews in search of their new prophet (Sabbatai Zevi)... Jews celebrate a victory... The Great Plague...
Item #699495
March 08, 1665
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, March 8, 1665 (1666 in today's calendar)
* Very rare 17th century Jewish prophet mention
The back page has a report from Vienna noting in part: "The Jews in this city have made a publick jubilee, with great expressions of joy, upon the news they have brought them, of the success of their brethren in Asia against the Turk, which continues... See More
Very rare 17th century title, lasting only 18 months...
Item #699488
October 03, 1681
THE DOMESTICK INTELLIGENCE: Or NEWS both from CITY AND COUNTRY Impartially Related, London, Oct. 3, 1681
* Very rare 17th century publication
A very rare and early British newspaper, not to be confused with two others having a similar title. This newspaper was published by Thomas Benskins and existed for just 18 months. Only one American institution has this issue in their holdings. T... See More
Bridgetown, Barbados rebuilds with New England timber...
Item #699485
August 06, 1668
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 6, 1668
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
A front page report from "Lyme" says: "Yesterday arrived the Concord...in six weeks from Barbado's...They tell us that the Inhabitants of Bridgetown are busily employing themselves for materials for rebuilding that place, and have emploied many ships for the ... See More
Famous Scottish title...
Item #699484
November 17, 1796
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Nov. 17, 1796
* 18th century red tax stamp
A typical newspaper of the day with ads & a wealth of news reports, mostly from Europe.
Four pages, red tram strap at the top of the front page, a bit close-trimmed at the top of page 3, generally good condition.
Nice engraving in the masthead...
Item #699480
October 04, 1803
THE ENGLISH CHRONICLE & WHITEHALL EVENING POST, London, England, Oct. 4, 1803 One of the less common titles of early 19th century England, this issue added to the private collection because of the nice engraving in the masthead. This is the first of this title we have offered.
Various reports of the day including many with a military theme. Page 2 has mention of Admiral Nelson.
Four pa... See More
One of the more scarce titles we've offered...
Item #699478
December 03, 1681
THE CURRANT INTELLIGENCE, London, Dec. 3, 1681
* Very rare 17th century publication
This is a very rare newspaper that lasted but eight months under this variant title. This is Crane & Kaye title #161, and it notes that only one American institution has this issue.
The front page begins with a report of an attempt to kidnap the Prince of Orange, later to be King William III. It n... See More
From just before the War of 1812...
Item #699477
August 06, 1810
THE PILOT, London, England, Aug. 6, 1810 One of the less common titles of the early 19th century with a wide range of content from Europe.
Four pages, folio size, red tax stamp at the top of page 1, good condition.
Early title from Ireland...
Item #699476
November 19, 1771
THE PUBLIC REGISTER, OR FREEMAN'S JOURNAL, Dublin, Ireland, Nov. 19, 1771
* Rare 18th century Irish publication
* Pre Revolutionary War era original
A rather scarce 18th century title with a nice engraving of "Hibernia" in the masthead. The back page is filled with ads.
The entire front page & a bit of page 2 are taken up with three essays each headed; "T... See More
Small German newspaper from 1716...
Item #699474
June 10, 1716
NEUE ZEITUNGEN von GELCHRTEN SACHEN, Leipzig, Germany, June 10, 1716
* Rare miniature curiosity
A very early and tiny newspaper from this largest city in the German province of Saxony. The title roughly translates: "News From Learned Things". Totally in the German language.
Six pages, 4 by 6 1/2 inches, great condition.... See More
Just the second literary publication in the English language...
Item #699473
December 11, 1682
WEEKLY MEMORIALS FOR THE INGENIOUS, with the longer title including: "...Or, An Account of Books lately set forth in several Languages, With other Accounts Relating to Arts and Sciences." London, Dec. 11, 1682
* Very rare 17th century publication
This rare title existed for just 50 issues, from January 16, 1682 thru January 15, 1683. Offered is issue #48.
Records note that ... See More
First of this title we have offered?
Item #699465
May 11, 1818
THE CHAMPION & SUNDAY REVIEW, London, May 11, 1818 The masthead also notes: "Of Weekly News, Literature, and the Arts" which defines what is within the pages. This might be the first of this title we have offered, this issue coming from the private collection.
Sixteen pages, 7 1/4 by 10 inches, some light dirtiness, good condition.
A variant and short-lived title...
Item #699463
THE REHEARSAL OF OBSERVATOR, London, England Oct. 28, 1704 A variant title --& earlier date--of the newspaper titled "The Rehearsal" and much less common. This is issue #13. In the masthead is the topic of the day: "The Observatory's Preparation for his Trial. The Argument of the Whiggs, That they must not be Disoblid'd because of the Money..." with more... See More
Cubs hire Harry Caray... William Holden death...
Item #699449
November 17, 1981
SUN-TIMES, Chicago, Nov. 17, 1981
* Harry Caray hired by Chicago Cubs
* Play-by-play radio & TV sportscaster
* William Holden death
* Hollywood move - film actor
The front page features a photo of Harry Caray with heading: "Holy cow! Caray new voice of Cubs " The report is on the back page with banner heading. (see images) Probably only reported in a Chicago publication, rar... See More
1940 Hillsborough, California kidnapping...
Item #699448
September 21, 1940
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Sept. 21, 1940
* Marc de Tristan Jr. child heir kidnapping
* Hillsborough, San Mateo County, California
The front page has a banner headline: "KIDNAP CHILD; ASK $100,00" with subheads and small related map. Three related photos and heading on the back page. (see images)
Complete with 30 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the... See More
Earle "Gorilla Man" Nelson...
Item #699446
December 24, 1926
THE OMAHA DAILY NEWS, Dec. 24, 1926
* Earle Nelson - Gorilla Man - Killer
* FRONT LEAF ONLY ***
The front side has a banner headline in bold lettering: "BLUFFS WOMAN SLAIN" with subhead. (see images)
Front leaf only (pages 1 & 2), a little irregular at the margins, nice for display as such
Early title from London...
Item #699442
November 04, 1741
THE DAILY GAZETTEER, London, England, Nov. 4, 1741 Various European reports throughout with advertisements on pages 2 and 4. Most issues are single sheet, however this is a four page newspaper.
Measures 9 1/2 by 14 1/4 inches, full red tax stamp on the front page, nice condition.
1991 death of actress Jean Arthur... L.A. Times...
Item #699441
June 20, 1991
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 20, 1991
* Jean Arthur death (1st report)
* American Broadway & film actress
* Featured in 3 Frank Capra movies
* Best publication to be had ?
Near the bottom of page 3 is a heading: "Jean Arthur Dies; Comedy Film Star of the '30s and '40s" with photo. (see images)
Great to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment... See More
French newspaper with Revolutionary War content...
Item #699436
April 04, 1777
NOUVELLES EXTRAORDINAIRES DE DIVERS ENDROITS [Extraordinary News From Various Locations], Paris, April 4, 1777 A four page issue, with a four page "Supplement" issue, with Revolutionary War content including mention of Cornwallis, General Howe, & George Washington. The issue is totally in the French language.
Complete in 8 pages, 6 1/4 by 8 1/4 inches, untrimmed margins, great... See More
Early Dutch newspaper from The Hague...
Item #699428
November 15, 1698
HAEGSE MERCUR, The Hague, The Netherlands, Nov. 15, 1698 Nice engraving of the winged Mercury in the masthead of this small-size newspaper. Four pages, totally in the Dutch language, 6 by 7 3/4 inches, great condition.
50th anniversary issue of Scientific American...
Item #699421
July 25, 1896
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 25, 1896 This is their 50th anniversary issue and within its 68 pages is a terrific recounting of the many mechanical & industrial achievements since the first year of this title's existence. Included are photos of some notable inventions, including the telephone, Edison with his phonograph, plus so much more.
The front page features "Facsimi... See More
Great Christmas prints, many in color, with a displayable cover...
Item #699417
December 08, 1900
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 8, 1900 The color cover has a very displayable print showing the Wise Men on camels and noting this is the: "Christmas Number 1900".
Inside has some Christmas-themed prints including: "The Santa Claus of the Sea" "The Christmas Possum" which is by A.B. Frost; "Making Toys for the Christmas Trade" which is ... See More
Trout fishing... The Klondike country...
Item #699414
April 01, 1899
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 1, 1899 Full front page illus. of "Holy Week in the Philippines - The Good Friday Procession at Cavite." Inside is a full page of illus. of "Peking - The American Legation and Its Intercourse with the Chinese Court."
The print is a great doublepage centerfold by famed artist A. B. Frost: "Trout Fishing - 'Well Hooked'... See More
On the U.S. Navy's considering San Diego as a naval base...
Item #699413
May 25, 1918
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, May 25, 1918
* Naval Base San Diego to be created
* United States Navy considers S.D.
* Best title to be had ? - very rare
A nice issue on the founding era of the United States Navy's relationship with San Diego, one which has grown tremendously ever since 1918 to become the home port of the Pacific Fleet, a base composed of 13 piers, with... See More
A short-lived title from the nation's capital...
Item #699408
June 21, 1817
THE NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington, Nov. 16, 1816 An uncommon title that existed from March 2, 1816 thru Dec. 7, 1820. As the photos show the format was very much like the more popular 'Niles Weekly Register' which began in 1811, but not remotely as successful.
Politics of the day seems to consume the issue although there are occasional bits of nonpolitical items.
Sixteen pages, 6 1... See More
A short-live title from the nation's capital...
Item #699407
June 21, 1817
THE NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington, June 21, 1817 An uncommon title that existed from March 2, 1816 thru Dec. 7, 1820. As the photos show the format was very much like the more popular 'Niles Weekly Register' which began in 1811, but not remotely as successful.
Politics of the day seems to consume the issue although there are occasional bits of nonpolitical items.
Sixteen pages, 6 1... See More
A short-live title from the nation's capital...
Item #699406
February 22, 1817
THE NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington, Feb. 22, 1817 An uncommon title that existed from March 2, 1816 thru Dec. 7, 1820. As the photos show the format was very much like the more popular 'Niles Weekly Register' which began in 1811, but not remotely as successful.
Politics of the day seems to consume the issue although there are occasional bits of nonpolitical items.
Sixteen pages, 6 1... See More
First HEMI engine automobile released in 1951...
Item #699404
February 10, 1951
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 10, 1951
* Chrysler Hemi engine is born (FirePower)
* 1st automobiles are released for sale
* American V8 gasoline engines 1st used
Page 19 has a three column photo headed: "The 1951 Chrysler Imperial Four-Door Sedan" with text. This was the day the HEMI (formally called "Firepower") engine made its debut in an automobile for sale.
And maybe ev... See More
Compensation for losses from the War of 1812...
Item #699403
December 14, 1816
THE NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington, Dec. 14, 1816 An uncommon title that existed from March 2, 1816 thru Dec. 7, 1820. As the photos show the format was very much like the more popular 'Niles Weekly Register' which began in 1811, but not remotely as successful.
Inside has a "Message from the President, To the Senate & House of Representatives..." concerning an Act of Co... See More
Very early accounting of military forts in the West...
Item #699402
October 05, 1816
THE NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington, Oct. 5, 1816 An uncommon title that existed from March 2, 1816 thru Dec. 7, 1820. As the photos show the format was very much like the more popular 'Niles Weekly Register' which began in 1811, but not remotely as successful.
Inside has an article: "Line of Forts From St. Louis To the Pacific Ocean" which takes nearly a full page with much... See More
Stanford University founder murdered ?......
Item #699400
March 15, 1905
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, March 15, 1905
* Funeral of Jane Stanford - murder mystery ?
* Stanford University founder
The front page has a one column heading: "FUNERAL OF MRS. STANFORD" with subhead. (see images) Nice to have in a California publication. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are no... See More
Edgar Allan Poe monument dedication...
Item #699399
November 18, 1875
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, November 18, 1875
* Poet Edgar Allan Poe
* Memorial grave unveiling
* Baltimore, Maryland dedication
* Uncommon Southern publication
The first column of the front page under: "Maryland" with a Baltimore dateline has a brief report that begins with: "The monument of Edgar A. Poe was unveiled..." (see image)
Complete with 4... See More
Billie Jean King... 1st Wimbledon title...
Item #699395
July 03, 1966
SPRINGFIELD SUNDAY REPUBLICAN, Mass., July 3, 1966
* Billie Jean King
* The Championships, Wimbledon
* Women's tennis singles title (1st)
The top of page 2 of the sport's section has a banner heading: "AMERICA'S BILLIE JEAN KING CAPTURES COVETED WIMBLEDON CROWN" with subheads and photo of King holding "The Venus Rosewater Dish" above her head. (see... See More
Ty Cobb & Tris Speaker in baseball scandal ?...
Item #699394
December 23, 1926
THE OMAHA DAILY NEWS, December 23, 1926
* Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker baseball scandal ?
* Gambling and fixing baseball games
* Dutch Leonard letters exposed
* Babe Ruth to benefit in popularity ?
The top of page 10 has a banner heading: "Newest Scandal Makes 'Bad Boy' Babe Ruth Greater Hero Than Ever" with subheads and related photo. (see images) Another related article on... See More
1938 Arabi, Georgia Negro lynching...
Item #699386
July 10, 1938
THE EVENING NEWS, Detroit, July 10, 1938
* Arabi, Crisp County, Georgia
* John Dukes - Negro lynching - burning
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "MOB IN GEORGIA BURNS NEGRO FOR KILLING OFFICER" with subheads. (see images)
Complete 1st section only with 10 pages, light toning at the margins, small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.... See More
On slavery in Missouri...
Item #699385
December 04, 1819
THE NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington, Dec. 4, 1819
* Slavery in Missouri question
* Expansion of United States
* Prelude to Statehood - free or slave state ?
An uncommon title that existed from March 2, 1816 thru Dec. 7, 1820. As the photos show the format was very much like the more popular 'Niles Weekly Register' which began in 1811, but not remotely as successful.
Ins... See More
The science of fencing...
Item #699384
June 28, 1817
THE NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington, June 28, 1817 An uncommon title that existed from March 2, 1816 thru Dec. 7, 1820. As the photos show the format was very much like the more popular 'Niles Weekly Register' which began in 1811, but not remotely as successful.
Inside has an interesting article: "The Science of Fencing" which takes almost a full page.
Sixteen pages, 6 1/4 ... See More
On Napoleon at Waterloo...
Item #699383
May 03, 1817
THE NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington, May 3, 1817 An uncommon title that existed from March 2, 1816 thru Dec. 7, 1820. As the photos show the format was very much like the more popular 'Niles Weekly Register' which began in 1811, but not remotely as successful.
Inside has much on the life of Napoleon Bonaparte, one portion headed: "Blunder of Waterloo".
Sixteen pages, 6 1/4 ... See More
Ramon Salcido spree killings... Sonoma County, California...
Item #699382
April 15, 1989
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 15, 1989
* Spree killer Ramon Salcido
* Sonoma County, California
* Wine country killings - murders
The front page has a one column heading: "Rampage in N. California Leaves 5 Dead" (see images) First report coverage continues on pages 28 & 29 with photo of Salcido and related map.
Complete with all sections (140+ pages), great condition.... See More
A short-live title from the nation's capital...
Item #699373
December 11, 1819
THE NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington, Dec. 11, 1819 An uncommon title that existed from March 2, 1816 thru Dec. 7, 1820. As the photos show the format was very much like the more popular 'Niles Weekly Register' which began in 1811, but not remotely as successful.
Politics of the day seems to consume the issue although there are occasional bits of nonpolitical items.
Sixteen pages, 6 1... See More
Assassination of JFK with many photos...
Item #699367
November 23, 1963
DAILY NEWS, New York, Nov. 23, 1963
* John F. Kennedy assassination
The front page is dominated by the dramatic report: "PRESIDENT KILLED" with a related subhead, and the famous photo of Lyndon Johnson being sworn into office on board the airplane before returning to Washington. Much more inside as the photos show.
Complete in 36 pages, tabloid size, light dirtiness to the ... See More
Very desirable Frederic Remington print showing Geronimo... W.A. Rogers print...
Item #699363
August 18, 1888
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Aug. 18, 1888
* Geronimo - Bedonkohe Apache Indians
* Frederick Remington print
Perhaps the most desired print in this issue is the very nice full page by Frederic Remington, captioned: "Geronimo and His Band Returning From a Raid Into Mexico", which is one of the more sought-after of the Remington prints in this title.
Other prints include th... See More
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