Great Tombstone newspaper printed 3 months before the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral...

THE TOMBSTONE EPITAPH, Cochise County, Arizona, July 26, 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... See More  

The formal end to the Spanish-American War...

THE ARIZONA GAZETTE, Phoenix, March 18, 1899 



* Treaty of Paris signed by Queen

* End of Spanish-American War



The top of one of the ftpg. columns reports the formal end of the Spanish-American War with the signing of the treaty of peace by the queen of Spain. "Treaty Of Peace Signed by Queen" "Official Closing of the Drama" "An Important Page" "The Po... See More  

The Modoc Indian War in California... The Mormon Conference...

DAILY MORNING CALL, San Francisco, April 8, 1873  The top of the front page has a column headed: "THE MODOCS" "The Recent Talk with the Chiefs" "An Unconditional Surrender Expected Shortly--The Indians Alarmed at the Movements of the Troops--Death of Asst. Surgeon McMillan".

The Modoc War was an armed conflict between the Native American Modoc people and th... See More  

Early from San Diego... Great travelogue: Los Angeles to Anaheim...

SAN DIEGO DAILY UNION, California, Nov. 9, 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. 

The front page has a wonderful and very detailed travelogue-like depot headed: "FROM LOS ANGELES TO ANAHEIM" with subheads: "Off For Anaheim-... See More  

From Arizona 19 years before statehood...

ARIZONA DAILY GAZETTE, Phoenix, May 2, 1893  



* Rare old West title

* Maricopa County



This issue is from the Arizona Territory, 19 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: "Killed His Mother--The Act of a Young Man Crazed by Drink" and: "Her Skull... See More  

From the Arizona Territory...

ARIZONA CITIZEN, Tucson, Arizona Territory, June 5, 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" "Mining Summary" Ostrich Mine" "Territorial Prison" "Our First Law Suit" "Telegraphic News" "Minu... See More  

One of our last...

DAILY ARIZONA CITIZEN, Tucson, Pima County, Sept. 15, 1879  



* Very rare Old West publication



Many years ago we had a reasonable inventory of this title, but today this issue is among our last. And it is a volume one issue in nice condition.

A nice assortment of news articles and ads. The front page is mostly taken up with ads although it does have a "Grand Jury Report". Page... See More  

An ad for the O.K. Corral... In a Tombstone newspaper...

THE DAILY TOMBSTONE, Pima County, Arizona, April 30, '86 (1886)



* Gunfight at the O.K. Corral fame

* Rare advertisement of the famed livery stable



This may well be the consummate "Old West town" much romanticized in movies and television shows, perhaps most famous for the gunfight at the OK Corral involving Wyatt Earp and the Clanton gang. I would almost suggest that this titl... See More  

Early and rare newspaper from Tucson...

ARIZONA CITIZEN, Tucson, Pima County, (Arizona Territory), Nov. 21, 1875  



* Very rare publication



A very early & rare title from Southern Arizona published 37 years before Arizona would become a state.

Among the articles: "Arizona Indian Affairs" "Local Mining Affairs" "Growing 'Cheeky' If Not Rich" "Mohave Items" and more.

Four pag... See More  

Rare Johnny Ringo mention in a Tombstone Epitaph...

THE TOMBSTONE EPITAPH, Cochise County, Arizona, January 21, 1882 



* Best old West title to be had

* Johnny Ringo mention



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 to... See More  

Early Phoenix...

THE ARIZONA GAZETTE, Phoenix, Aug. 30, 1901  



* Rare old West title

* Maricopa County



A territorial newspaper as Arizona would not join the Union until eleven years later. At this time the population of Phoenix was just 5,500.

Various news reports and advertisements of the day.

Eight pages, various chipping at the margins, rejoined at the spine. Good condition but somewhat fragile &a... See More  

From perhaps the most famous town of the Old West...

THE TOMBSTONE EPITAPH, Arizona, July 14, 1881  



* Best old West title to be had

* Virgil Earp report



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 popular cultu... See More  

A different title from Tombstone, Arizona...

TOMBSTONE PROSPECTOR, Arizona, June 4, 1889  



* Very rare wild West publication

* Gunfight at the O.K. Corral fame



We have had a few other newspapers from the iconic Old West town of Tombstone, but this is perhaps the most uncommon. The masthead features a great engraving of a miner on a mule.

The content is much as would be expected from a mining town, including many legal notices co... See More  

Early & very nice newspaper from San Diego...

SAN DIEGO DAILY UNION, California, Oct. 5, 1871  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. 

The front page has a column taken up with: "A Trip in the Mountains" which mentions the town of Julian and many others.

Also on the front page: "Arizona Correspondence--Letter from Tucson--A... See More  

From the fabled Old West town of Tombstone... Deputy Sheriff Earp...

THE DAILY NUGGET, Tombstone, Pima County, Arizona, November 18, 1880 



* Gunfight at the O.K. Corral fame

* Rare Wyatt Earp mention



This may well be the consummate "Old West town" much romanticized in movies and television shows, perhaps most famous for the gunfight at the OK Corral involving Wyatt Earp and the Clanton gang.

This rare issue was printed less than a year before... See More  

Early and rare newspaper from Tucson...

ARIZONA CITIZEN, Tucson, Pima County, A.T. (Arizona Territory), Jan. 16, 1875 



* Very rare Old West publication



A very early & rare title from Southern Arizona published 37 years before Arizona would become a state.

Among the articles: "The Killing of William Moore" "Improvements About Town" "Local Mining Operations" "Chiracahua Apaches" &quo... See More  

The battle of Fort Apache...

THE PHILADELPHIA PRESS, Sept. 5, 1881  



* Battle of Fort Apache

* Indian massacre ?

* Eugene Asa Carr



The front page has most of a column taken up with what is known as the Battle of Fort Apache, which occurred in eastern Arizona Territory on September 1.

The top of a column is headed: "THE APACHE MASSACRE" "Confirmations of the Disaster To General Carr's Command&q... See More  

Train robbed by tramps...

THE ARIZONA GAZETTE, Phoenix, July 28, 1901  The ftpg. has a short report: "Tramp Robbers" noting: "Two tramps held up Nels Peterson & Benj. Anderson on the train near Belle Plaine...robbing both & beating Peterson & shooting Anderson. Anderson was then thrown from the train & his head cut off by the wheels."

Eight pages, irregular at the spine, otherwise ... See More  

Surrender of the Apache Indians...

THE WEST COAST SIGNAL, Eureka, California, May 14, 1873 



* Rare Old West publication



From this town in Northern California just south of the Oregon border. It was once a lumbering town & today the entire city is a state historic landmark with its many Victorian homes, etc.

A typical newspaper of the day with varied news reports & a great wealth of advertisements.

Page 2 has a ... See More  

1901 Williams, Arizona fire disaster...

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 2, 1901



* Williams, Arizona fire disaster

* Coconino County - Route 66



The top of the front page has a one column heading: "WILLIAMS BURNED" with subheads. (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.

Complete with 8 pa... See More  

Murder of the Shellenbach brothers by renegade Apache Indians...

THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, Aug. 7, 1879  The front page has over half a column taken up with: "Arizona" "The Murder of the Shellenbach Brothers by Renegade Apaches". The article is quite detailed.

Four pages, some archival strengthening at the margins, a bit fragile but in nice condition.

From Territorial Arizona...

MOHAVE COUNTY MINER, Kingman, Arizona, Dec. 7, 1889 



* Very rare title from the Arizona Territory



A very rare and early newspaper from the Arizona Territory, 23 years before it would become a state. Various news of the day with a great deal of fascinating, brief tidbits which provide a glimpse of life in the Old West during the 1880's A wealth of ads as well, some of which are illus... See More  

From Arizona 19 years before statehood...

ARIZONA DAILY GAZETTE, Phoenix, Nov. 9, 1893 



* Rare old West title

* Maricopa County



This issue is from the Arizona Territory, 19 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.

Among the articles: "A Peculiar Find - A Box Full of Dynamite Found"  Eight pages,  nice c... See More  

Early Phoenix, Arizona...

ARIZONA GAZETTE, Phoenix, Oct. 6, 1887 



* Very rare issue from the Arizona Territory



This is an extremely early and uncommon newspaper from Arizona Territory (it wasn't a state until 1912). Filled with various news of the day both local and national, and a wealth of ads--most very "Western" looking and many illustrated.

The front page has almost a full column of: "Lo... See More  

From Arizona 19 years before statehood...

ARIZONA DAILY GAZETTE, Phoenix, Oct. 11, 1893 



* Rare old West title

* Maricopa County



This issue is from the Arizona Territory, 19 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.

Eight pages, very nice condition.... See More