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1868 Sacramento, California...
Item #672605
November 12, 1868
SACRAMENTO DAILY UNION, California, Nov.12, 1868
* Wild Old West
* Rare title
* Post Civil War
This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements.
With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to 1900, here is an opportunity to get a issue from the old West back when cowboys, Indians, saloons, gold miners & gunfights were ofte... See More
When Denver was the "Old West" in 1881...
Item #672433
October 24, 1881
DAILY DENVER TIMES, Colorado, Oct. 24, 1881
* Rare Old West title
* Was a Western outpost
An early newspaper from Denver filled with local & national news reports and a great wealth of ads, many of which are illustrated.
Four pages, light damp staining, minor margin wear, generally nice.
Massacre Canyon: last battle between the Plains Indians...
Item #672178
August 14, 1873
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 14, 1873
* Massacre Canyon - Nebraska
* Great Plains Indians
The top of page 5 has a column with heads: "INDIAN SLAUGHTER" "Great Battle in the Republican Valley" "Bloody Fight Between the Pawnees and Sioux" "Sky Chief, Squaw and Papoose Among the Slaughtered" "Pawnees' Loss in Dead and Wounded Over 100" &quo... See More
1873 Jesse James' first railroad robbery...
Item #671648
July 23, 1873
NEW YORK HERALD, July 23, 1873
* Jesse James-Younger Gang
* First train robbery - holdup
* Rock Island Railroad - Adair, Iowa
Page 6 has an editorial on the first train robbery by Jesse James and the James Gang, although the men were not identified at the time of this report.
The editorial is headed: "Highwaymen on the Rail" See images for text. This holdup took place just... See More
Jesse James & Younger brothers train robbery...
Item #671617
December 09, 1874
NEW YORK TIMES, December 9, 1874
* Jesse James-Younger Gang
* Muncie, Kansas train robbery (1st report)
Page 5 has an article: "Another Bold Railroad Robbery" "A Train Stopped and the Express-Car Robbed By Five Masked Men" with the article providing various details as know at that point. This article is followed by: "Another Account of the Robbery". This ... See More
Four very early issues from San Diego...
Item #671514
September 21, 1871
SAN DIEGO DAILY UNION, California, 1871
* Rare & early from Southern California
A lot of four issues which are very early from San Diego--a volume 2 issue--when the population was just 2300, with a nice engraving of the harbor in the masthead.
All four pages have various news tidbits of the day, including local, regional, and national reports. A great wealth of advertisement... See More
Early & very nice newspaper from San Diego...
Item #671513
September 21, 1871
SAN DIEGO DAILY UNION, California, Sept. 21, 1871
* Rare & early from Southern California
Very early from San Diego--a volume 2 issue--when the population was just 2300, with a nice engraving of the harbor in the masthead. All four pages have various news tidbits of the day, including local, regional, and national reports. A great wealth of advertisements as well, several of ... See More
The first newspaper published in Modesto, California...
Item #671182
February 04, 1881
STANISLAUS COUNTY WEEKLY NEWS, Modesto, California, Feb. 4, 1881 An early newspaper from this city in North-central California which when it began in 1868 was the first newspaper in Modesto. In 1881 the population of the town was less than 1000.
Various news events of the day, local, regional and national, with a wealth of advertising.
Most of the ftpg. is taken up with the: "Delinque... See More
A very early newspaper from Los Angeles...
Item #671134
January 25, 1862
LOS ANGELES STAR, California, Jan. 25, 1862 Save for a damaged issue from 1861, this is the earliest Los Angeles newspaper we have offered, and from the Civil War no less. At this time the population of Los Angeles was less than 5,000.
The reports include: "Case of the Rebel Envoys--Protest of Messrs. Mason & Slidell" "Will Secretary Cameron Resign" and much more.
F... See More
Criminal career of Texas outlaw Sam Bass comes to an end...
Item #671056
July 22, 1878
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, July 22, 1878 The top of page 7 has column heads: "THE JIG IS UP" "Sam Bass and His Gang Come to Grief" "A Running Fight With the Texas Desperadoes" "Their Attempt to Rob to Bank at Round Rock" "Barnes Shot Dead & His Chief Mortally Wounded" "Two of the Pursuing Party Also Bite the Dust".
Thi... See More
Short-lived labor newspaper with an article by Karl Marx's daughter...
Item #670757
March 22, 1884
TRUTH, San Francisco, California, March 22, 1884
* Rare publication
During its brief life (1882-1884), "Truth" published local, national, and international labor news, along with a wide range of radical literature.
Page 3 has an article concerning Charles Delescluze, a French revolutionary leader, journalist, and military commander of the Paris Commune. It is signed in ... See More
Great Tombstone newspaper printed ten days before the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral...
Item #670755
October 16, 1881
THE TOMBSTONE EPITAPH, Cochise County, Arizona, October 16, 1881
* Best Old West title to be had
* Pre 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 done concerning the gunfight at the O.K. Corral have kept th... See More
The first newspaper published in Wyoming...
Item #670734
August 27, 1875
CHEYENNE DAILY LEADER, Wyoming (Territory), Aug. 27, 1875
* Very rare territorial publication
A very elusive title from 15 years before Wyoming statehood. The Leader was the very first newspaper published in the territory, having begun in September, 1867.
Typical news & ads of the day with page 3 beginning: "Cheyenne As An Outfitting Point!". Many of the ads are illustra... See More
Early newspaper from 1873 Los Angeles...
Item #670570
August 13, 1873
EVENING EXPRESS, Los Angeles, California, August 13, 1873
* Rare Old West title
* Many advertisements
* 19th century era original
A very early newspaper from this now-famous city on the West Coast. News of the day and a wealth of ads.
Four pages, never bound, period writing: "Mechanics Institute" above the masthead (see), nice condition.... See More
The Modoc Indian War of 1873...
Item #670519
May 13, 1873
DAILY MORNING CALL, San Francisco, California, May 13, 1873
* Dixon Bridge Disaster - Illinois
* Modoc War - Lava Beds
* Captain Jack fame
The top of the ftpg. has: "THE MODOC WAR" "An Attack by the Indians" "Captain Jack Strutting in the Uniform of General Canby" and more. Also: "The Dixon Horror" "Particulars of the Fearful Bridge Disast... See More
Very early from San Diego, and with good content...
Item #670489
October 12, 1871
SAN DIEGO DAILY UNION, California, Oct. 12, 1871 Not jusst a very early newspaper from San Diego (a vol. 2 issue) but with nice content as well, as the front page has column-wide heads: "CHICAGO" "The Latest News--Extent of the Burnt District--The Entire Northern Division Swept Clean--The People Camped on the Prairie".
Inside has a related article/editorial headed: "... See More
Geronimo is captured...
Item #670485
September 07, 1886
THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, Sept. 7, 1886
* Geronimo - Apache Indians leader
* Fort Bowie - Arizona - capture
The top of the front page has, among other heads, the announcement: "Geronimo And His Band Prisoners at Last", however the actual text is rather brief and at the bottom of the next column: "Geronimo a Prisoner at Fort Bowie", reading: "General Mil... See More
The first newspaper published in Wyoming...
Item #669475
August 26, 1875
CHEYENNE DAILY LEADER, Wyoming (Territory), Aug. 26, 1875 A very elusive title from 15 years before Wyoming statehood. The Leader was the very first newspaper published in the territory, having begun in September, 1867.
Typical news & ads of the day with page 3 beginning: "Cheyenne As An Outfitting Point!". Many of the ads are illustrated.
Four pages, in great condition.... See More
Extremely lengthy on Indian appropriations...
Item #669411
March 10, 1857
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 10, 1857 A large size newspaper of 4 pages with most of page 2 taken up with "An Act making appropriations for the...expenses of the Indian Department & for fulfilling treaty stipulations..." with headings for each of the tribes and specifics as to how the money is to be used. Only portions are shown in the photos below. This text... See More
General Crook battles the Sioux, just before the Custer massacre...
Item #669340
July 06, 1876
NEW YORK HERALD, July 6, 1876
* Battle of the Rosebud Creek
* George Crook vs. Crazy Horse
* Custer Massacre a few days away
Page 3 has some very fine reports with one column heads on the fate of the soldiers in the Sioux Indian campaign: "BATTLE OF ROSEBUD CREEK" "First Fight of the Campaign Against the Sioux" "The Attack & Retreat Described" "... See More
1869 Alexander von Humboldt life celebration...
Item #669109
September 15, 1869
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Sept.15, 1869
* Alexander von Humboldt birth anniversary
* Prussian polymath, naturalist, explorer, science
* Central Park bust monument dedication
The top of page 3 has one column headings that include: "HUMBOLDT" "Celebration of the Centennial Anniversary of the Birth of the Great Philosopher" "Imposing Tribute To Genius" "Unveilin... See More
1869 Avondale mining disaster... Plymouth, Pennsylvania...
Item #669108
September 08, 1869
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 8, 1869
* Avondale Mine coal colliery fire disaster
* Plymouth, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
The top of page 3 has one column headings that include: "THE COAL MINE HORROR" "The Shaft Cleared and Air Pumped Into the Mine" "Several Descents Made Without Results" "Hope Abandoned of Any Lives Being Saved" and more. (see) Text ta... See More
1869 Rosh Hashanah - Jewish New Year...
Item #669107
September 05, 1869
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 5, 1869
* Rosh Hashanah - High Holy Days
* Jewish New Year - Jews - Judaica
Page 8 has an article headed: "Rosh-Hoshono" "Opening of the Festive Season of the Jews..." (see)
Other news of the day. Complete with all 12 pages in nice condition.... See More
Rare Jack Helm, Old West gunfighter mention......
Item #669106
September 02, 1869
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 2, 1869
* Jack Helm, lawman, cowboy, gunfighter
* Sutton-Taylor feud - Dewitt County, Texas fame
Page 7 has a small and somewhat inconspicuous report headed: "Texas" "Fight Between Outlaws and Troops Near San Patricio" (see)
Other news of the day. Complete with all 12 pages in nice condition.... See More
Great from the ghost town from the Comstock Lode...
Item #668832
July 14, 1877
GOLD HILL DAILY NEWS, Gold Hill, Nevada, July 14, 1877 A fascinating newspaper from this town just outside of Virginia City, at one point a booming mining town with a population of 8,000. Today it is all but a ghost town with just 191 residents. It was prosperous during the 1870's by mining the famous Comstock Lode.
Not surprisingly a fair amount of mining-related news, but also page 3 ... See More
From rough & tumble Deadwood, Dakota Territory...
Item #668707
June 20, 1882
BLACK HILLS DAILY PIONEER, Deadwood City, Black Hills, Nov. 24, 1878
* Very rare & desired publication
* Famous wild West town
* "Wild Bill" Hickok fame
This city would arguably be--along with Tombstone & Dodge City--one of the more famous of all the towns from the rough & tumble days of the Old West, and only rarely do such issues come to light.
This issue is ... See More
From Brenham, Texas, bluebonnet country...
Item #668705
July 29, 1881
BRENHAM DAILY BANNER, Texas, July 29, 1881
* Very rare Southwestern publication
The first of this title we have located. Gregory's "Union List of Newspapers" notes only 1 of 5 institutions have holding from the19th century.
This city in East central Texas has a population under 16,000 today. A typical Western newspaper of the day with news & many Western-style ... See More
Once famous gold mining town...
Item #668704
September 23, 1882
THE CALAVERAS CHRONICLE, Mokelumne Hill, California, Sept. 23, 1882
* Rare Old West title
* Mark Twain fame
* Gold mining town
An uncommon from this county made famous by Mark Twain. Curiously Gregory only records the weekly edition, not the daily, the former being held by just one institution with reasonable holdings. Several other institutions have but a few scattered issues.... See More
Shot in a saloon fight... Murdered & robbed...
Item #668432
October 18, 1884
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Oct. 18, 1884 This title always had a wealth of typically Western-themed reports as well as ads.
Page 3 begins with: "Criminal Calendar" "Two Men Fatally Shot in a Saloon Fight at Bois D'Arc, Mo." "The LaCrosse Tragedy--Killed by Cowboys--A Missing Bank Cashier--The Daily Record" "Murdered & Robbed" and much more.
Tw... See More
Billy the Kid, Pat Garett, Virgil & Wyatt Earp, Frank Stilwell, Johnny Behan...
Item #668423
August 10, 1881
THE TOMBSTONE EPITAPH, Arizona, August 10, 1881
* Best Old West title to be had
* Pre 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 done concerning the gunfight at the O.K. Corral have kept this town in ... See More
Bat Masterson and the Dodge City War...
Item #668041
June 06, 1883
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, June 6, 1883
* Dodge City KS Kansas War
* "Get out of Dodge" fame
* Rare Bat Masterson mention
The front page has a nice account of the infamous Dodge City War, with a column head: "Dodge City" "The Disgraceful Gambling Troubles Renewed".
The report has a Dodge City, Kansas, dateline with rare mention of Bat Masterson, noting ... See More
Very early California, death of Henry Clay, a notable duel...
Item #668038
August 03, 1852
PLACER TIMES & TRANSCRIPT, San Francisco, California, Aug. 3, 1852 Certainly one of the earlier newspaper we have offered from California, during the midst of the Gold Rush.
And page 2 has two notable reports, one being the death of Henry Clay in two articles, both headed: "Death of Henry Clay" with black borders.
There is also a nice account of a: "Fatal Duel--Death of ... See More
A rare title from the Dakota Territory...
Item #668031
April 02, 1884
THE INTER STATE, Gary, Dakota, April 2, 1884 A very rare territorial newspaper from that is present-day South Dakota, five years before statehood. They refer to themselves as the "Gate City of Dakota" as it is situated at the eastern border of the Territory, very close to Minnesota. At the 2010 census the population of Gary was 227.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed so it folds... See More
Early report on the historic Custer Massacre...
Item #667994
July 07, 1876
ARIZONA WEEKLY MINER, Prescott, July 7, 1876 Page 2 has not one but three reports concerning the Custer Massacre in Montana.
The earliest report notes: "...General Custar [sic] with five companies of the 7th Cavalry mete about 2,000 Sioux Indians at Stillwater, Montana...and a fight ensued. General Custar's whole command was either killed or wounded, including himself, two brothers... See More
Gunfight at the OK Corral...
Item #667993
October 28, 1881
THE INDIANAPOLIS SENTINEL, Indiana, Oct. 28, 1881 Rarely did period newspapers report the now-famous "gunfight at the OK Corral", which did not become a part of modern Western folklore until the 1957 movie of the same name. This major newspaper from Indianapolis did report the event.
Near the top of page 2 under the heading: "A Fight With Cow Boys" is a report datelined: "... See More
The Grattan Indian massacre...
Item #667747
September 11, 1854
NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, September 11, 1854
* Grattan Massacre (1st report)
* United States Army
* Lakota Sioux Indians
The front page has an article headed: "Important from Fort Laramie--An Entire Detachment of United States Troops Massacred by the Indians" Early, 1st report coverage on what was known as the "Grattan Massacre". This was the opening engagement of the... See More
Early and rare newspaper from 1871 Tucson...
Item #667173
October 28, 1871
ARIZONA CITIZEN, Tucson, Pima County, A.T. (Arizona Territory), October 28, 1871
* Very rare title
A very early & rare title from Southern Arizona, published 41 years before Arizona would become a state. Our records indicate this is the earliest date of this title we have offered in memory, the previous earliest dated 1874.
Inside has: "The Apache War" "Colyer's Canad... See More
Execution of noted outlaw Tiburcio Vasquez...
Item #666831
March 20, 1875
ST. LOUIS DAILY GLOBE, March 20, 1875
* Tiburcio Vasquez execution death (1st report)
* Los Angeles, California outlaw bandit
A great issue as the first column of the front page is mostly taken up with: "TIBURCIO VASQUEZ" "The Noted California Bandit Executed at San Jose" "His Splendid Nerve Maintained Him to the Last" "History of His Life and Blood... See More
From the Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles...
Item #666594
April 06, 1895
THE BOYLE HEIGHTS CRITERION, Los Angeles, California, April 6, 1895
* Rare 19th century publication
Within the masthead are: "Brooklyn Heights and "Euclid Hill" as well. Boyle Heights is a neighborhood in Los Angeles. The first of this title we have seen.
Four pages, good condition.
From Alhambra, California...
Item #666576
April 25, 1890
ALHAMBRA REVIEW, California, April 25, 1890
* Very rare publication
This is the volume 1, number 24 issue of this scarce title from Los Angeles County. According to Gregory it only lasted about a year.
A four page issue of tabloid size mostly taken up with local tidbits and a wealth of advertisements. Minor fold wear, good condition.
Quite rare & early title from Los Angeles County...
Item #666525
December 23, 1865
THE WILMINGTON JOURNAL, Los Angeles County, California, Dec. 23, 1865
* Very rare old West publication
A quite rare title and very early from Los Angeles County. Gregory notes that only one American institution has any sizable holdings of this title.
A typical newspaper of the day with local & regional news, plus a wealth of ads.
Four pages, various old tape repairs inside,... See More
Criminal career of Texas outlaw Sam Bass comes to an end...
Item #666450
July 21, 1878
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, July 21, 1878
* Death of Sam Bass (1ST REPORT)
* American train robber & outlaw
The top of the front page has column heads: "THE JIG IS UP" "Sam Bass and His Gang Come to Grief" "A Running Fight With the Texas Desperadoes" "Their Attempt to Rob to Bank at Round Rock" "Barnes Shot Dead & His Chief ... See More
Very rare Territorial title...
Item #666433
May 26, 1899
THE BLAND HERALD, Bland, New Mexico, May 26, 1899
* Very rare Territory issue
* Ghost town
It is extremely rare to find 19th century New Mexico newspapers, and this issue is 13 years before statehood. A very rare from this small mining town with front page item: "Latest Mining News--Information Regarding Mining and Milling Operations in the Cochiti--The Golden Cochiti--Mining Ite... See More
Rare title from the far north of California...
Item #666324
December 13, 1879
SHASTA COUNTRY RECORD, Millville, California, Dec. 13, 1879
* Rare Old West publication
A quite rare title from this small town in the far north of California. Various news of the day both local & regional, with a great wealth of ads.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, minor tears at margins, good condition.... See More
Great Smith & Wesson article, from their headquarters...
Item #666273
June 18, 1893
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, June 18, 1893
* Smith & Wesson gun factory
* Revolver industry w/ prints
Page 5 has a great, detailed, and illustrated article on the Smith and Wesson company. Column heads: "Springfield News & Comment" "The Smith & Wesson Revolver" "The Invention and Manufacture" with considerable detail, plus there is a... See More
Early and rare newspaper from Tucson...
Item #666229
October 17, 1874
ARIZONA CITIZEN, Tucson, Pima County, A.T. (Arizona Territory), October 17, 1874
* Very rare publication
A very early & rare title from Southern Arizona, and by best accounts this is our very last issue of this title, published 38 years before Arizona would become a state.
The front page is taken up with a mix of news items and advertisements, with page 2 having: "James E. Ro... See More
Early farming newspaper from California...
Item #666179
June 22, 1854
THE CALIFORNIA FARMER, San Francisco June 22, 1854
* Rare Old West title
* Gold mining era
* Nice decorative masthead
This is quite early for a California newspaper. A nice engraving in the masthead with much of the content having a farming theme, although there are other items as well. This is a volume 1 issue.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, 12 by 18 inches, staining at the ... See More
The Ward Indian Massacre...
Item #666150
November 01, 1854
NORWICH AURORA, Connecticut, Nov. 1, 1854
* Ward Massacre - Idaho
* Shoshone Indians
* Oregon Trail
Page 2 has a report headed: "Important From Oregon - The Indian Outrages on Boise River" which details the Ward Massacre. Much good details of this battle which happened near present-day Caldwell, Idaho.
Four pages, good condition.
wikipedia notes: One Indian tried to ta... See More
Great coverage of the Battle of Wounded Knee...
Item #666137
December 31, 1890
THE OMAHA DAILY BEE, Nebraska, Dec. 31, 1890
* Battle of Wounded Knee
* Redskins Indians
The first column begins with a stack of heads on the Battle of Wounded Knee: "A DEADLY TRIANGLE" "150 Indians Bite the Dust in It" "Forty Squaws are Among the Killed" "The Greatest Slaughter of Redskins of Many a Year" "24 Brave Soldiers Dead" &quo... See More
Early from Los Angeles, plus the Emancipation Proclamation...
Item #665953
October 04, 1862
LOS ANGELES STAR, California, Oct. 4, 1862
* Emancipation Proclamation
* President Abraham Lincoln
* Rare Southern California title
Quite rare to find Civil War era newspapers from Los Angeles, which at the time had a population of less than 5,000.
But the content is not just typical war-related reports. Page 2 begins with: "The President's Proclamation" which doesn... See More
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