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707450

1889 San Diego Flume opening...

Item #707450

February 22, 1889

THE SAN DIEGO UNION, Feb. 22, 1889



* San Diego Wooden Flume opening - dedication

* Lake Cuyamaca to La Mesa area - waterway




The top of the front page has a one column heading: "THE FLUME" with subheads and two related images. (see images) This was the opening day of the San Diego Flume. Probably only found in a San Diego publication, very rare as such.

Eight pages, a hole within... See More  

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$57.00
707187

Early & very nice newspaper from San Diego...

Item #707187

September 26, 1871

SAN DIEGO DAILY UNION, California, Sept. 26, 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  

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$34.00
706027

Converting to Mormonism...

Item #706027

May 25, 1874

NEW YORK TIMES, May 25, 1874  



* Leader Brigham Young era

* Converting to Mormonism - Mormons




Page 4 has: "Mormon Converts" which is a telegram from Salinas, California, noting in part: "... About two months ago two missionaries of Mormonism from Utah came to Long Valley...They met with such success in their labors...they have converted...all the families residing in tha... See More  

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705007

Shot down in a saloon... Founder of gold in California...

Item #705007

September 22, 1884

ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Sept. 22, 1884 



* James W. Marshall - California gold fame



This title always had a wealth of typically Western-themed reports as well as ads.

Page 2 has: "Slain In A Saloon" "A Grandson of Henry Clay Shot by a Louisville Alderman" "Shot Through the Heart--Drunken Ruffians--A Rancher Killed--A Texan Murderer Arrested in Georgia" as... See More  

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704807

Electric Edison torpedo...

Item #704807

July 26, 1890

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 26, 1890  The front page has an illustrations "The Sims-Edison Electric Torpedo -- The Torpedo at Full Speed -- Sectional View of the Torpedo" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "The Steel Cruiser Chicago, as She Appeared in the Mediterranean"; "Redwood Logging in California"; and more illustrations, articl... See More  

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$36.00
704341

The first newspaper published in Modesto, California...

Item #704341

March 11, 1881

STANISLAUS COUNTY WEEKLY NEWS, Modesto, California, March 11, 1881 



* Rare Old West publication



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.

Four pages, large ... See More  

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$52.00
704267

In the "...interests of the pioneers of California..."

Item #704267

June 28, 1879

THE PIONEER, San Jose, California, June 28, 1879  The masthead notes: "Devoted To The Interests Of The Pioneers of California And the Resources of the Golden State."

The masthead is one of the more graphic we have seen, featuring three vignettes: one of settlers traveling, one of a bear, and another of a detailed mining scene.

This title is not recorded in Gregory's "Unio... See More  

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704222

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

Item #704222

July 26, 1881

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  

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702558

Founding the Lick Observatory... Property values in Northern California...

Item #702558

March 01, 1876

WELDON & LEONARD'S REAL ESTATE CIRCULAR & PRICE LIST, San Francisco, California, March 1, 1876 



* Lick Observatory, Mount Hamilton founding



The ftpg. has: "Another Monument" which begins: "When James Lick executed his deed of gift, donating his immense property to various benevolent & scientific societies of this state, he provided that $750,000 should be ... See More  

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702556

San Jose California... Woodhull, Claflin & Col. Blood trial...

Item #702556

May 24, 1871

SAN JOSE DAILY PATRIOT, California, May 24, 1871 



* Rare Old West title from the Santa Clara Valley
* Victoria Woodhull, Colonel James Harvey Blood, Tennie Claflin scandal


In 1850 San Jose became just the 2nd incorporated city in California (Sacramento was first) & was on the Butterfield mail route. The ftpg. is mostly ads with news items & more ads inside, many of which ... See More  

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$68.00
702035

The Apache War in Arizona...

Item #702035

November 08, 1879

THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, Nov. 8, 1879  



* Apache Wars in the Southwest

* United States Army




The front page has: "The Apache War", with subhead "Victorious Band Overtaken and Whipped in Mexico by Major Morrow's Command" - being a derailed report from Tucson.

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

... See More  

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701244

Fruit gathering in California...

Item #701244

September 26, 1891

ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Sept. 26, 1891  Among the many prints within is a very nice full page captioned; "Fruit Gathering In California" which also includes an inset: print "Sun Drying Peaches and Apricots".  Unusual to find prints ofd California in a 19th century British magazine.

Complete in 32 pages, great condition.

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700706

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

Item #700706

April 08, 1873

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  

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700273

The Vintage in California... a highly sought after wine making print...

Item #700273

October 05, 1878

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 5, 1878 



* Great wine making illustration

* Paul Masson Vineyards

* Saratoga, California

* Santa Clara County




Certainly the most desired print in this is the terrific, hard to find, double-page centerfold captioned: "The Vintage in California--At Work at the Wine Presses", which is the quintessential print for any lover of American win... See More  

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$248.00
700268

Great masthead from Oakland in 1884...

Item #700268

July 19, 1884

OAKLAND WEEKLY TRIBUNE, California, July 19, 1884  See the photos for the nice engraving in the masthead, which features a great view of the skyline of Oakland--at that time!

Various news of the day and a wealth of ads. Single-column headings include: ""The Scollard Trial", "For His Life - The Preliminary Struggle om Behalf of George T. Lynch", "Pacific Gro... See More  

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699977

Gold in the Black Hills... Descriptive article on a journey to California... Mountain Meadows Massacre...

Item #699977

July 28, 1875

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 28, 1875  The front page has a report headed: "Gold In The Black Hills" "Fresh Discoveries--Coarser Gold, But More of It--A Crowd of Miners Coming Into the Hills".

This is followed by: "Prof. Janney's Report--The Paying Region of Large Extend--The Hills Swarming With Miners--The Real Wealth of the Region Is Farming and Timber Lands".

... See More  

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699400

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  

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699253

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

Item #699253

November 09, 1871

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  

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699124

Issue number one of this San Diego title...

Item #699124

July 25, 1872

DAILY SAN DIEGO WORLD, California, July 25, 1872 



* Very rare from Southern California

* Early - volume 1 number 1 issue




This is the earliest of this San Diego title to be found, being the volume one, number one issue.  This title only existed through 1877.

Page 2 begins with the "Salutatory" in which the published details the purpose of the new publishing enterprise. ... See More  

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699005

1875 execution of the bandit Vasquez...

Item #699005

March 20, 1875

PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, March 20, 1875 



* Tiburcio Vasquez execution death (1st report)

* Los Angeles, California outlaw bandit




At the bottom of the front page is: Executions", an inconspicuous report headed: "Last of Vasquez--The Bandit Hanged At San Jose". The report, which describes the execution of the infamous bandit Tiburcio Vasquez., states in part: "The bandi... See More  

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698592

1877 Truckee, California, near Lake Tahoe...

Item #698592

October 27, 1877

TRUCKEE REPUBLICAN, California, Oct. 27, 1877  



* Wild Old West era

* Rare publication




From this town at the "elbow" of California near the Nevada border at an elevation of 5800 ft. Historically well known for the Donner Party tragedy which happened nearby in 1846.

Four pages, nice condition.... See More  

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698355

This town was founded during the California Gold Rush...

Item #698355

December 02, 1878

THE MOUNTAIN MESSENGER, Downieville, California, Dec. 21, 1878 



* Rare Old West title

* Gold mining town

* Sierra County




Downieville is a very small town at 3,000 ft. elevation in Northwestern California. It was founded in late 1849 during the California gold rush & was first known as "The Forks" for its location at the confluence of the Downie River and the North Fork o... See More  

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698345

Truckee, California, near Lake Tahoe...

Item #698345

March 24, 1875

TRUCKEE REPUBLICAN, California, March 24, 1875 



* Wild Old West 

* Uncommon publication




From this town at the "elbow" of California near the Nevada border at an elevation of 5800 ft. Historically well known for the Donner Party tragedy which happened nearby in 1846.

Four pages, some ink stains, never bound nor trimmed, minor margin teras, good condition.... See More  

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698313

No better newspaper for the report of her death...

Item #698313

March 01, 1905

THE DAILY PALO ALTO, Stanford University, California, March 1, 1905  



* Death of Jane Stanford - murder mystery ?

* Stanford University founder - best title




This is the school newspaper published by this now prestigious university in northern California, and the content which consumes most of the front page--although tragic--could not be better in any other newspaper.

The banner headl... See More  

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698195

Great article on the Bear Flag Revolt...

Item #698195

June 14, 1879

THE PIONEER, San Jose, California, June 14, 1879 



* Rare Old West publication

* Santa Clara Valley

* Nice masthead for display




The masthead notes: "Devoted To The Interests Of The Pioneers of California And the Resources of the Golden State." The masthead is one of the more graphic we have seen, featuring three vignettes: one of settlers traveling, one of a bear, and another... See More  

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698096

Execution of the outlaw Vasquez...

Item #698096

March 20, 1875

NEW-YORK TIMES, March 20, 1875  



* Tiburcio Vasquez execution death (1st report)

* Los Angeles, California outlaw bandit




The front page has: "Execution Of The Bandit Vasquez" "Hanged At San Jose, Cal., Yesterday--No Attempt At Rescue--He Is Cool To The Last."

The report about the execution of this colorful outlaw who claimed he never killed a man reads in part: &qu... See More  

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697764

Very first issue of a California title which existed just five months...

Item #697764

November 09, 1871

GRASS VALLEY REPUBLICAN, Nevada County, California, Nov. 9, 1871



* First issue of a very rare old West publication



This is the volume 1, number 1 issue. The very first published.

Grass Valley, which was originally known as Boston Ravine and later named Centerville, dates from the California Gold Rush. Gold was discovered at Gold Hill in October, 1850 and population grew around the mine.
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697094

Early & very nice newspaper from San Diego...

Item #697094

October 24, 1871

SAN DIEGO DAILY UNION, California, Oct. 24, 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. 

All pages have various news tidbits of the day, including local, regional, and national reports. A great wealth of advertisements as well, several of which are illustrated.

Complete as a 4 page issue, 12 ... See More  

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696863

Very graphic masthead... Great article on the Bear Flag Revolt...

Item #696863

May 31, 1879

THE PIONEER, San Jose, California, May 31, 1879 



* Rare Old West publication

* Santa Clara Valley

* Nice masthead for display




The masthead notes: "Devoted To The Interests Of The Pioneers of California And the Resources of the Golden State." The masthead is one of the more graphic we have seen, featuring three vignettes: one of settlers traveling, one of a bear, and another ... See More  

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696445

Early & very nice newspaper from San Diego...

Item #696445

October 22, 1871

SAN DIEGO DAILY UNION, California, Oct. 22, 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 w... See More  

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695602

Uncommon title from the very top of California...

Item #695602

April 30, 1892

SCOTT VALLEY NEWS, Fort Jones, California, April 30, 1892



* Rare old West publication

* Siskiyou County




 This small town has a population of just 839 and is located at the very top of California. It was once a military outpost--hence the name--protecting the various mining communities in the vicinity. It appears to be just the second issue of this title we have offered in our 47 years.... See More  

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$83.00
695598

Famous title from San Francisco...

Item #695598

August 31, 1878

DAILY EVENING POST, San Francisco, California, Aug. 31, 1878



* Old West publication



 A typical newspaper of the day from this famous city.

Complete in 8 pages, never bound nor trimmed so it folds out to one large sheet. The folder size noted is for the issue folded in half. Nice condition.

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695591

Existed for just 3 years in Sonoma County...

Item #695591

February 08, 1879

CLOVERDALE NEWS, Sonoma County, California, Feb. 8, 1879  



* Very rare old West publication

* San Francisco Bay Area




A rare weekly newspaper that existed for just 3 years, this being a volume3 issue. Gregory notes only one American institution has any holdings of this title. This is the first we have offered in our 47 years.

Cloverdale is a city in the wine region of Sonoma County. I... See More  

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$87.00
695590

Uncommon title from this California gold rush town...

Item #695590

October 16, 1875

WEEKLY TRINITY JOURNAL, Weaverville, California, Oct. 16, 1875  



* Rare old West publication



A rare issue from this town in Northwest California.

Weaverville is a historic California Gold Rush town. Located at the foot of the current Trinity Alps Wilderness Area, Weaverville was once home to approximately 2,000 Chinese gold miners and had its own Chinatown. Logging and tourism were the... See More  

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695588

From Anaheim, long before Disneyland...

Item #695588

February 23, 1878

ANAHEIM WEEKLY GAZETTE, California, Feb. 23, 1878



* Very rare old West publication

* Orange County - home of Disneyland




 Although now famous as the home of Disneyland, this town in Orange County was settled by Germans and there remains a German influence in the city, founded in 1857, including a few items in this issue.

Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, news agent's stamp at th... See More  

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$72.00
695587

From the heart of the Sonoma County wine region...

Item #695587

November 22, 1877

HEALDSBURG ENTERPRISE, Sonoma County, California, Nov. 22, 1877  



* Rare old West publication



A rare title from this idyllic town along the Russian River, in the heart of the Sonoma County wine country of Northern California.

The front page has a very lengthy article on the city of Healdsburg, headed: "Healdsburg" "A Pleasant and Prosperous City of Sonoma County" &q... See More  

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695584

Uncommon from Northern California...

Item #695584

July 11, 1883

SEMI-WEEKLY TOCSIN, Red Bluff, California, July 11, 1883



* Rare Old West publication



From Northern California, mid-way between Sacramento and the Oregon border.
Red Bluff was originally known as Leodocia, but was renamed to Covertsburg in 1853. It got its current name in 1854. Located at the head of navigation on the Sacramento River the town flourished in the mid to late 19th cen
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695575

From the heart of the Sonoma County wine region...

Item #695575

November 07, 1878

HEALDSBURG ENTERPRISE, Sonoma County, California, Nov. 7, 1878 



* Rare old West publication

* Mormons - Mormonism report




A rare title from this idyllic town along the Russian River, in the heart of the Sonoma County wine country of Northern California.

Page 2 has: "Beauties of Mormonism" concerning the case of Elder Miles and the bigamy charge against him. 

Included as... See More  

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695570

Uncommon title from California...

Item #695570

October 17, 1879

WATSONVILLE TRANSCRIPT, Santa Cruz County, California, Oct. 17, 1879  



* Rare old West publication



An uncommon title with articles including: "Comstock Quicksilver Mines" and most of page 3 taken up with: "News of the Week" with subheads from the many cities and counties in the state.

Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, a news agent's stamp at the top, great c... See More  

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$64.00
695569

Early newspaper from San Jose...

Item #695569

January 18, 1880

DAILY MORNING TIMES, San Jose, California, Jan. 18, 1880



* Rare old West publication



 This is a volume 2 issue of this newspaper that existed under this title for about 6 years. Gregory notes only two institutions have any holdings of this newspaper. 

Eight pagers, never bound nor trimmed, news agent's stamp above the masthead, great condition.... See More  

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693031

Descriptive of California... Much on the Indians...

Item #693031

April 13, 1874

NEW YORK TIMES, April 13, 1874  The front page has: "The Indians' "The Situation at Red Cloud and Spotted Tail Agencies--Insolence of the Savages" which is an interesting report datelined from Cheyenne, Wyoming Territory.

Also on the front page is: "Triple 'Execution" "Three Indians Hanged at Fort Smith, Arkansas" about which much can be found on th... See More  

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693022

Great article on James Lick and his contributions...

Item #693022

June 12, 1874

NEW YORK TIMES, June 12, 1874  Page 2 has over 1 1/2 columns taken up with: "MR. JAMES LICK'S GIFTS" "Extraordinary Beneficence Of The Sam Francisco Millionaire" "He Bestows $2,000,000 for Public Purposes--Full Details of His Various and Comprehensive Plans".

James Lick was an American real estate investor, carpenter, piano builder, land baron, and patron of... See More  

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693009

Much detail on Vasquez and his stagecoach robbery...

Item #693009

March 21, 1874

NEW YORK TIMES, March 21, 1874  



* California outlaw Tiburcio Vasquez



Page 4 has over half a column taken up with: "California Bandits" "Two Men Capture A Regular Station, Receive & Plunder the Stage, and Corral the Passengers".

The article begins: "... gives the subjoined account of the recent robbery of a stage by the notorious Vasquez and one other man..... See More  

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692802

Roentgen's x-ray discovery... Early bicycle...

Item #692802

February 08, 1896

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, February 8, 1896 



* Discovery of the X-ray

* Wilhelm Roentgen




The second page of this issue contains "Prof. Roentgen's Discovery" (Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen) which is of the further reporting of his discover of the x-ray. The frontpage of this issue contains "New Harlem River Bridge and Park Avenue Improvement, New York City" whi... See More  

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692534

Early from Salinas, California...

Item #692534

October 16, 1880

THE MONTEREY DEMOCRAT, Salinas City, Monterey County, California, Oct. 16, 1880 



* Rare publication

* Old Wild West




An early title from the county seat of Monterey County, just south of San Francisco. Very typical of newspapers from the era with a nice mix of news of the day and advertisements, some illustrated. The top of page 2 has a notice supporting: "Winfield Scott Hancock&qu... See More  

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692306

From 1872 Red Bluff, California...

Item #692306

January 20, 1872

THE SENTINEL, Red Bluff, California, Jan. 20, 1872



* Rare Old west title



This is from 4 years before the city would be incorporated. Located in Northern California, there is much news of the day both local & national. Many advertisements as well.

Complete in 4 pages, nice condition.

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$37.00
691898

Very first automobile advertisement... Early Catalina Island...

Item #691898

September 17, 1898

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Sept. 17, 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 h
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$66.00
691385

Early San Diego... Susan B. Anthony...

Item #691385

June 20, 1873

THE WORLD, San Diego, California, June 20, 1873  



* Susan B. Anthony found guilty of voting

* Women's suffrage - Woman's rights advocate




A very early issue from this famous Southern California city. The population was just 2,300 at the time.

Various local reports, but also a page 2 item: "Susan B. Anthony Convicted--Jury Not Yet Agreed in Case of Inspectors", on her ... See More  

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691353

With a small broadside "leaflet" issue...

Item #691353

March 05, 1892

THE MERCURY, Coronado, San Diego County, California, March 5, 1892 



* Uncommon title

* Hotel del Coronado fame




A very rare newspaper from this island community in San Diego Bay, famous for the Hotel del Coronado which is its prime feature. Indeed, a pg. 2 item notes: "A visit to San Diego without seeing  the Hotel Del Coronado would be like going to Washington without seeing ... See More  

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$85.00
691230

From 1887 Florida: the navel orange..

Item #691230

June 06, 1887

THE FLORIDA DISPATCH, Jacksonville, June 6, 1887  Noted in the masthead: "Official Organ Of The Florida Fruit Growers' Assoc. & the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Growers' Protective Assoc." with the content, and the ads, focused on such.

Inside includes several articles concerning the then-new variety: the navel orange. The navel orange came from Brazil. ... See More  

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