Last issue of a rare, short-lived campaign newspaper...
Item #698938
December 15, 1840
THE LOG CABIN ADVOCATE, Baltimore, Dec. 15, 1840
* William Henry Harrison
* Rare campaign publication
Not to be confused with the "Log Cabin" of New York, this is a much more rare campaign newspaper in support of the presidential campaign of William H. Harrison. This is just the second issue of this title we have seen.
It lasted but 34 weekly issues from March 21 thru Decem... See More
First of this title we have offered...
Item #698937
November 02, 1831
WASHINGTON COUNTY POST; AND ADVOCATE OF POPULAR EDUCATION, Salem, New York, Nov. 2, 1831
* Rare pre-Civil War publication
* 19th century Washington County
A very elusive title, this being the first we have offered. This is from a small town in Northern New York, close to the Vermont border.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, various foxing, good condition.
AI notes: The W... See More
A British title we've never offered before...
Item #698934
April 26, 1809
THE BRITISH PRESS, London, April 26, 1809 We believe this is the first of this title we have offered. Much of the issue is taken up with a report from the House of Commons: "Motion of Censure On Lord Castlereagh".
A typical London newspaper of the day, four pages, never-rimmed margins, full red tax stamp in the masthead, good condition.
This publication lasted for just 12 issues...
Item #698933
March 15, 1831
REPUBLICAN MAGAZINE, Boston, March 15, 1831 A quite scarce title, this being the volume 1, number 3 issue of a publication which lasted but 12 issues. As the title would suggest this is primarily a political publication. Inside has at least two letters signed in typos by: Andrew Jackson.
Sixteen pages, 8 1/2 by 11 inches, nice condition.
Amelia Earhart's solo flight to Mexico City....
Item #698926
April 21, 1935
THE DETROIT NEWS, April 21, 1935
* Amelia Earhart solo flight to Mexico City
* Bug in her eye forces emergency landing
The front page has a two column heading: "Bug in Eye Forces Amelia to Halt Briefly in Long Trip" (see images) Interesting as I cannot find mention of this bizarre event in her history.
Complete 1st section only with 20 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
... See More
Adolf Hitler predicts power in 1931...
Item #698925
December 05, 1931
THE DETROIT NEWS, Dec. 5, 1931
* Adolf Hitler predicts rise to power
* Leader of the Sturmabteilung - Brownshirts
The front page has a one column heading: "HITLER VISIONS FASCIST REIGN" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 20 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
1916 New York City polio epidemic...
Item #698923
July 08, 1916
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 8, 1916
* New York City polio - infantile paralysis epidemic
The front page has six column headline: "INFANTILE PARALYSIS EPIDEMIC IS SPREADING" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper. Rare as such.
Compl... See More
Napoleon Bonaparte's letters... Piracy & barbarity...
Item #698908
April 22, 1799
J. RUSSELL'S GAZETTE COMMERCIAL & POLITICAL, Boston, April 22, 1799 Most of pages 1 and 4 are taken up with: "Buonaparte's Letters - Translations". Page 3 has: "Unprecedented Barbarity, Piracy and Murder".
Four pages, very nice condition.
First African-American to serve in the House of Representatives...
Item #698905
December 19, 1870
THE CIRCULAR, Oneida Community (New York), Dec. 19, 1870
* Joseph Rainey
Near the top of the back page is a brief yet very significant report. It reads: "Joseph H. Rainey, a colored man, has taken his seat in the House of Representatives as the member elect from the 4th District of South Carolina."
Joseph Rainey was the very first African American to serve in the House of Re... See More
Great Indian front page... Very early football print...
Item #698900
December 07, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 7, 1878 The full front page is taken up with: "A Battle In The Clouds" showing an Indian capturing an eagle.
Among prints inside are a full page Nast cartoon: "A Dream: Before & After Thanksgiving Dinner". Great full page: "A Game of Football" is very displayable. Full page: "Forest Fire on the Banks of the Red Rive... See More
John Menard, African-American congressman from Louisiana...
Item #698899
January 23, 1869
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 23, 1869 The full front page is a print of: "The Harp Girl." Inside is a one-third page print of: "Hon. William Claflin, Governor of Massachusetts" plus a half page print: "The Fur Trapper"; a quarter page print of: "Hon. John W. Menard, Colored Congressman from Louisiana" with a small accompanying article.
... See More
The Civil War in Texas... The Alamo...
Item #698896
March 23, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 23, 1861 The front page is taken up with: "Major Anderson's Command at Fort Sumter" which includes 9 officers, one of whom is "Capt. A. Doubleday".
Other prints inside include: "Fort Sumter, Charleston Harbor, South Carolina" "Surrender of Ex-General Twiggs, Late of the United States Army, to the Texan Troops in the... See More
The Mormon War...
Item #698895
May 29, 1858
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 29, 1858 The front page features a print of: "Hon. William M Gwin, of California".
Other prints within include: "'Travel Notes in Bible Lands" includes a print of: "Plain and Ruins of Sardis".
"The Great Bell Crevasse' is just above New Orleans and shows 3 scenes. Nice full page illustrations of the: "... See More
1918 Spanish Flu pandemic...
Item #698894
October 15, 1918
THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Oct. 15, 1918
* The Spanish flu pandemic
* H1N1 influenza A virus
The front page has a two column heading: "DETAILED STATEMENT ON NUMBER OF INFLUENZA CASES OFFICIALLY REPORTED" with subhead. (see)
Sixteen pages, light toning, some margin wear with a few small tears, MUST be handled with care.... See More
Short-lived campaign newspaper supporting Franklin Pierce...
Item #698893
August 21, 1852
THE CAMPAIGN, Washington, D.C., August 21, 1852
* Franklin Pierce campaign publication
A quite scarce campaign newspaper that was short-lived, existed for just 22 issues during the presidential campaign of Franklin Pierce.
This is the only issue we have encountered, and is in somewhat damage condition with much chipping at the margins, folding as well. See the photos.
AI notes: Th... See More
With a broadside attached...
Item #698892
June 12, 1819
P. P. F. DEGRAND'S BOSTON WEEKLY REPORT OF PUBLIC SALES AND OF ARRIVALS, June 12, 1819 A quite uncommon title being the volume 1, number 7 issue. It is taken up with notices and reports of values of a wide variety of items.
Attached at the back is a nice broadside address: "To Each Member Of the Senate and of the House of Representatives of Massachusetts".
Four pages plus the... See More
Meant for foreign missions...
Item #698891
September 01, 1843
THE DAYSPRING, Boston, September, 1843 This was a newspaper published by the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions.
Among the articles: "A Converted Jew & His Father" "Mohammedan Worship" "British Support of Idolatry" "A Deaf & Dumb Convert" "Former Idols at the Sandwich Islands" "Popery in Calcutta" and more... See More
From the nation's capital...
Item #698884
January 24, 1824
NATIONAL JOURNAL, Washington, D.C., Jan. 24, 1824 A somewhat uncommon title from the nation's capital, existing for about 8 years. This is the volume 1, number 22 issue.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, very nice condition.
1942 Doolittle raid of Japan....
Item #698883
April 18, 1942
MARION EVENING POST, Illinois, April 18, 1942
* The famous Doolittle raid of Japan (1st report)
* U.S. Army Air Force B-25B Mitchell bombers
* USS Hornet aircraft carrier
The front page has a nice banner headline: "U. S. PLANES BOMB JAPANESE MAINLAND" with subhead. (see images) This was the famous Doolittle raid on Japan. It was not known at the time that James "Jimmy" ... See More
French fliers set new non-stop airplane flight record....
Item #698882
August 08, 1933
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, August 7 & 8, 1933
* New non-stop airplane flight distance record
* French aviators Paul Codos & Maurice Rossi
Here are a pair of issues on a aviation achievement. The Aug. 7th issue has a banner headline: "SILENCE VEILS OCEAN FLYERS" with subheads. Related photo on the back page.The Aug. 8th issue has a one column heading: "FRENCHMEN HOP FROM U... See More
Indiana Hoosiers Corbett Davis wins 1937 MVP...
Item #698880
December 19, 1937
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, Dec. 19, 1937
* Corbett Davis wins Big Ten football MVP
* Indiana Hoosiers college football fullback
* Chicago Tribune Silver Football award
The front page of the sport's section has a nice banner headline for display: "DAVIS IS VOTED MOST VALUABLE IN BIG TEN" with subheads and illustrtation. (see images) Of course this is the only publication to repor... See More
Early airplane flight to Tijuana in 1911......
Item #698879
January 30, 1911
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Feb. 7, 1911
* Harry S. Harkness airplane flight
* American aviator - aviation pioneer
* War message from North Island to Tijuana
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "SETS NEW WORLD RECORD FOR AMATEUR AVIATORS" with subheads. (see images) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very... See More
Thomas Edison's last will and testament...
Item #698878
October 29, 1931
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., October 29, 1931
* re. Thomas Alva Edison death
* Official last will and testament
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Edison Left Most of Estate To Two Sons" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 20 pages, light toning at the margins, a few small binding holes along the spine, generally in nice condition.... See More
Whig-supporting, then a campaign newspaper...
Item #698875
September 26, 1838
THE NETTLE, Boston, Sept. 26, 1838 This was a general Whig-supporting newspaper in its first 2 years that evolved into a campaign paper supporting William H. Harrison for President. It would cease publication in 1844. This is the volume 1, number 4 issue. For some reason most institutions holding this title have just those from 1840+.
Four pages, nice condition.
Charles Lindbergh Mexico flight...
Item #698874
December 15, 1927
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, December 15, 1927
* Aviator Charles Lindbergh
* Post Atlantic Ocean solo flight
* Airplane hop to Mexico City
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Lindy Safe in Mexico; Lost in Mountain Fogs; To Return home by Air" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 18 pages, light toning at the margins, a few small binding holes along the... See More
Campaign newspaper that existed for just 12 issues...
Item #698873
September 06, 1839
THE BAY STATE DEMOCRAT, Boston, Sept. 7, 1839 Although there were several newspapers with this name, this is the campaign paper that existed for just 12 issues each year ending just before the November elections.
This is the number 3 issue, followed with political reporting supporting--obviously--the democratic party.
Eight pages, ornate masthead, never bound nor trimmed, 12 by 15 inches, ... See More
An angel in the masthead...
Item #698872
December 26, 1835
TRUMPET & UNIVERSALIST MAGAZINE, Boston, Dec. 26, 1835 A religious newspaper that features an engraving of the angel Gabriel in the masthead. Among the articles: "Letter to a Member of a Methodist Church" "On Studying the Scriptures" and more.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, foxing at folds, minor margin tears.
Published by P. T. Barnum... Early view of Sydney, Australia...
Item #698866
June 18, 1853
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, June 18, 1853 P.T. Barnum was the co-owner (see photos) of this early illustrated newspaper which preceded both "Leslie's Illustrated" and "Harper's Weekly". This effort by Barnum and the Beach brothers would last for only 48 issues.
The text on the front page is: "The Pacific Railroad" and the print shows: "Thomas H. Be... See More
Murder, Inc. case... informant Abe Reles...
Item #698862
March 18, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 18, 1940
* Murder, Inc. crime syndicate
* Actor Irving "Gangi" Cohen
* Jewish mobster Abe Reles as informant
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "TRIGGER MEN BARE 'CONTRACT' MURDERS FOR BIG RACKETEERS" with subheads. (see images) Nice to have in this World famous publication.
Complete with 34 pages, rag edition in great... See More
Great Fire of 1910...
Item #698860
August 23, 1910
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, August 23, 1910
* Great Fire of 1910 - Big Blowup
* Big Burn - Devil's Broom fire
* Northwest wildfire disaster
The front page has a banner headline: "FOREST SUPERVISOR BELIEVES 300 OF HIS MEN DEAD" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find is... See More
Latest news from the Civil War...
Item #698856
June 30, 1864
THE WORLD, New York, June 30, 1864
* Battle of Jerusalem Plank Road
* First Battle of Weldon Railroad
* Siege of Petersburg campaign
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE GRAND CAMPAIGN" "The Petersburg & Weldon Road Occupied" "Early's Corps Sent to Lynchburg" "Attack Upon Gen. Sheridan on the Chickahominy" "... See More
Sweetwater Dam failure... San Diego County...
Item #698855
January 29, 1916
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Jan. 29, 1916
* Lower Otay Reservoir dam failure
* Great Southern California flood of 1916
* Best title to be had ? - rare as such
The front page has a terrific banner headline in large lettering: "TIJUANA UNDER WATER" and more with subheads. (see images) Great for display. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp&quo... See More
Flight 421 airplane disaster... Jackie Robinson hits for the cycle...
Item #698849
August 30, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 30, 1948
* Northwest Airlines Flight 421 disaster
* Winona, Minnesota
* Jackie Robinson hits for the cycle
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Plane Crashes in Midwest; All 36 on Board Are Killed" with subhead. (see images) Report continues on page 8 with related map.
Page 21 is a 7 column headline that reads: &... See More
From the Arizona Territory...
Item #698836
May 22, 1875
ARIZONA CITIZEN, Tucson, Arizona Territory, May 22, 1875 Many years ago we had a reasonable inventory of this title, but today this issue is among our last.
A nice assortment of news articles and ads including: "Letter From Col Hodge - The Chiricahua Reservation" "Gov. Safford's Recent Trip - A Flying Trip Through the Territory by the Governor..." Mining Matters &quo... See More
Battle of Shanghai begins in 1937...
Item #698835
August 17, 1937
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, August 17, 1937
* Battle of Shanghai, China
* Imperial Japanese Army
The front page has a nice banner headline: "MURDEROUS MOBS RUN AMUCK IN SHANGHAI, FIGHT FOR FOOD" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display. condition. More on the following pages with a few nice photos.
Complete with 28 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, small bind... See More
Octavian Goga & Carol II of Romania
Item #698830
February 11, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 11, 1938
* Octavian Goga regime dismissed
* King Carol II of Romania
* Patriarch Miron Cristea
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "PATRIARCH FORMS CABINET AS ANTI-SEMITIC REGIME OF GOGA FALLS IN RUMANIA" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues inside with photo of Dr. Miron Cristea. (see)
Other news, sports and advertis... See More
1929 Endurance airplane flight record...
Item #698826
July 24, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 24, 1929
* Airplane endurance record flight
* Curtiss Robin monoplane airplane
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "ST. LOUIS FLIERS SET ENDURANCE RECORD; KEEP ON INTO NIGHT" with subheads. (see) Lengthy article continues on page 3 with 3 related photos. (see) Coverage on the airplane endurance record flight on the Curtiss... See More
Third Battle of Kharkov... 1943 Soviet Union...
Item #698824
February 19, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 19, 1943
* Third Battle of Kharkov begins
* Nazi Germany vs. Soviet Red Army
* World War II Eastern Front
The front page has a five column headline: "RUSSIANS STRIKE AT OREL AND BEYOND ROSTOV" with subheads. (see images) This was the very 1st day of the Third Battle of Kharkov in the Soviet Union.
Complete with 38 pages, light toning at the margins, nic... See More
USS Ticonderoga sinking in 1918...
Item #698822
October 11, 1918
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 11, 1918
* USS Ticonderoga steamer sunk
* German U-Boats submarines
* Battle with SM U-152
* World War I - WWI
The front page has a banner headline: "U-BOATS SINK 3 STEAMERS, 900 LIVES" with subheads that include: "Sinks The Ticonderoga" and more. (see images) This event took place over a week earlier but wasn't made public until now.
O... See More
From the small Caribbean island of Grenada...
Item #698818
September 03, 1808
ST. GEORGE'S CHRONICLE, AND GRENADA GAZETTE, Sept. 3, 1808 As might be imagined it is very difficult to find early newspapers from the Caribbean. Grenada is in the far southern portion of the Caribbean, just off the coast of South America, St. George being the capital.
Four pages, never bound no trimmed, about one-fifth of the front leaf is torn away, otherwise minimal wear at the margi... See More
Rare military paper.: 'In time of peace, prepare for war'...
Item #698816
September 04, 1840
CITIZEN SOLDIER, Norwich, Vermont, Sept. 4, 1840 "Devoted To the Interests of the Militia, Military Science & National Defense" as noted in the masthead, where also is found their motto: "In Times Of Peace, Prepare For War". This title lasted but 52 issues.
Most of the front page is taken up with an article headed: "West Point" as well ... See More
Scarce anti-Masonic newspaper...
Item #698814
November 19, 1828
BLACK RIVER GAZETTE, Lowville, New York, Nov. 19, 1828 This is considered an anti-Masonic newspaper which existed from 1825 thru 1833. This is the first of this title we have located in our 50+ years.
Contents seems much like most newspapers of the day. Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, very nice condition.
This newspaper existed for just 13 issues...
Item #698813
March 20, 1810
THE FREDONIAN, Boston, March 20, 1810 This is the first of this title we have located, being the volume 1, number 5 issue. This title existed for just 13 issues, from February 20 thru May 15, 1810.
A typical newspaper of the day, 4 pages, nice condition.
With the famous quote: "We have met the enemy and they are ours..."
Item #698812
October 05, 1813
THE WAR, New York, October 5, 1813 This is a very interesting newspaper as it existed for one purpose: to report the news from the War of 1812. It began publication shortly after the war began, & ceased to publish once the war was over.
The front page is entirely taken up with a lengthy & detailed report headed: "Barbarities Of The Enemy" "Bad Treatment Of American Pr... See More
Volume 1 issue of this military-themed newspaper...
Item #698810
February 15, 1843
CITIZEN SOLDIER, Philadelphia, Feb. 15, 1843 Printed in the masthead is: "In time of peace prepare for war", a quote by Washington, which sets the tone for this newspaper printed during peacetime. But the Mexican War would loom just 3 years later.
This is the volume 1, number 4 issue of this paper which existed from just January 7 thru December 27, 1843. It is very similar in layo... See More
"Dinner In The Steerage Of A French Transatlantic Liner" & Thanksgiving preparations...
Item #698808
November 22, 1890
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Nov. 22, 1890 (with Supplement containing: "Dinner In The Steerage Of A French Transatlantic Liner", by T. de Thulstrup)
Also included: Full ftpg: 'At the Horse Show, Madison Square Garden'; Fullpg: 'The Day Before Thanksgiving' shows cooks preparing the meal; Doublepage centerfold: 'A Wedding in the Chinese Quarter--Mott St., N.Y.'; Halfpg. ... See More
A great illustration showing Eskimos hunting for Polar-Bear...
Item #698806
October 11, 1890
HARPER'S WEEKLY October 11, 1890 (Supplement included) The most desired illustration is the double-page print captioned: "Esquimaux Hunters Capturing A Polar-Bear", which is found in the Supplement.
Also included is the entire regular issue which features another great double-page print: ""A Tiger Hunt in India", as well as the full pg. illus. of "The ... See More
Volume one issue of the famous Stars & Stripes...
Item #698805
November 08, 1918
THE STARS AND STRIPES, France, Nov. 8, 1918 This was the official newspaper of the American Expeditionary Forces from World War I and is a volume 1 issue. Logically the content is focused on war events. This issue was published just 3 days before the war's end.
Eight pages, various light wear, generally good.
1920 George Gipp 'The Gipper' death....
Item #698804
December 18, 1920
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, December 18, 1920
* re. George 'The Gipper' Gipp death
* Notre Dame college football star
* Coach Knute Rockne fame
Page 14 has a somewhat discrete one column heading: "Notre Dame To Build Monument in Honor Of Gipp" (see image) Coverage on the recent death of George Gipp, Notre Dame football star. He is famous for Knute Rockne's quote: 'Win... See More
Many baseball player prints in the Supplement...
Item #698802
May 03, 1890
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 3, 1890 The most desired item in this issue is the four page supplement which is entirely taken up with the: "Opening Of The Base-Ball Season of 1890 - The Leading Players and Their Positions." Included are 29 illustrations of the better players of the era, including A.C. Anson, John M. Ward, William Ewing, Timothy J. Keefe, John G. Reilly, Charle... See More
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