Other Potential Titles... |
|
Note: In addition to what may or may not be shown below, issues may be available for this date which have yet to be listed on our website. View Potential Titles for 01/01/1880 Due to the size of our inventory, it is possible we still may have what you are looking for. Please call (570-326-1045) or send your request to info@rarenewspapers.com. |
Titanic sinking as reported in the London Times...
Item #679428
April 18, 1912
THE TIMES, London, April 18, 1912
* Sinking of the RMS Titanic
* Partial list of passengers on Carpathia
* From the origin of the voyage (rare)
In typical "Times" fashion this is a very modest presentation on the sinking of the Titanic, yet terrific to have in this revered newspaper from England, the country from which the Titanic inaugurated its fateful voyage. The entire ... See More
Rare, short-lived Texas newspaper from its first capital...
Item #679278
September 01, 1888
THE OLD CAPITOL, Columbia, Texas, Sept. 1, 1888
* Very rare Southwest publication
Yes, Columbia--now known as West Columbia--was the first formal capital of Texas, established in 1836. A quite rare title which existed for less than 2 years. Only one institution has a substantial holding of this title and its file is not complete.
The content is primarily concerning Texas, with a wealt... See More
Neat title... "THE MOSQUITO"...
Item #679273
March 21, 1925
THE MOSQUITO, Perth Amboy, New Jersey, March 21, 1925 A curious little newspaper which appears to be the combination of the Middlesex Plain Dealer and the Perth Amboy Press. Filled mostly with local news and tidbits, many quite folksy and humorous, plus many ads as well. The ftpg. has a bit noting: "Christy Mathewson, of baseball fame, was recently named one of the trustees of the Ameri... See More
From 1887 Florida, for the fruit industry...
Item #678770
October 10, 1887
THE FLORIDA DISPATCH, Jacksonville, Oct. 10, 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.
Handsome masthead, 20 pages, 10 1/4 by 13 1/4 inches, a little irregular along the spine, nice condition.
Automobile Number In 1912.....
Item #678612
January 06, 1912
HARPERS WEEKLY, N.Y., Jan. 6, 1912.
* Color Cover
* Automobile Number
* Lots Of Car Advertisements
* 1912 Original
* 36 Pages
This is the Annual Automobile Number as described in upper margin of the front page and is very displayable. Front page has a baby wearing a racing cap, driving a car with 1912 on the license plate, as Father Time crosses in front carrying an hour
... See More
* Color Cover
* Automobile Number
* Lots Of Car Advertisements
* 1912 Original
* 36 Pages
This is the Annual Automobile Number as described in upper margin of the front page and is very displayable. Front page has a baby wearing a racing cap, driving a car with 1912 on the license plate, as Father Time crosses in front carrying an hour
A newspaper from the Virgin Islands...
Item #678545
June 30, 1925
THE BULLETIN, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, U.S.A., June 30, 1925 I believe this to be the first newspaper from Virgin Islands we have offered. A rather quaint newspaper of small size with various news tidbits and a wealth of ads.
Four pages, 9 b 12 inches, nice condition.
Incorporating the city of Pittsfield, Massachusetts...
Item #677855
May 12, 1886
PITTSFIELD EVENING JOURNAL--SUPPLEMENT, Massachusetts, May 12, 1886
* Creating the city charter
* Pittsfield, MA charter
This is a significant "Supplement" issue for the city of Pittsfield, as most of the front page is taken up with:
"THE FULL TEXT" "Of The Proposed City Charter" "An Act to Incorporarte the City of Pittsfield" as the on... See More
Disney pairs with Standard Oil...
Item #677464
June 01, 1939
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, June 1, 1939
* Walt Disney - Standard Oil advertisement
* Mickey and Minnie Mouse cartoon characters
In 1939 Disney paired with Standard Oil to produce comics for kids that also doubled as ads. Located on the back page is a large (approx. 12" x 15") nostalgic, vintage ad for Disney lovers and is very displayable.
Complete in 25 pages, light toning,... See More
First advertisement for a radio...
Item #675003
November 25, 1905
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Nov. 25, 1905 This issue is desired for containing the first advertisement for a radio for sale. Although inconspicuously located near the back of the issue, it is a landmark item for any early radio collectors.
This advertisement for the Electro Importing Company's new radio transmitting-and-receiving package, the "Telimco Wireless Telegraph Outfit&q... See More
Fashion and Patchwork in 1911...
Item #674740
August 01, 1911
THE LADIES' HOME JOURNAL, Philadelphia, August, 1911 The front cover shows a full page illustration of swans, painted by C. Coles Phillips, an artist know for his use of negative space. Although there is some dirt around the front cover edges, it is still very displayable. The inside pages have several colored illustrations and articles including: "Curing Sick People Without M... See More
No issues held by any institution...
Item #674070
November 07, 1890
THE WEST SIDE CITIZEN, Villa Park, Colorado, Nov. 7, 1890
* Very rare publication
Although once a separate town, Villa Park today is a neighborhood of Denver, about 4 miles west of downtown. This is a very rare title, as only one institution is recorded in Gregory (Union List of American Newspapers) as having any issues and that collection was purchased in its entirety bu us.
An eight... See More
Vidkun Quisling (Premier of Norway) executed..
Item #673863
October 24, 1945
THE MORNING CALL, Pennsylvania, Oct. 24, 1945 The front page has a 2 column article: "Vidkun Quisling Reported Executed by Firing Squad". The Premier of Norway during the Nazi invasion was executed for, "...military and civilian treason, murder, manslaughter, embezzlement, larceny, robbery and malfeasance in office." , including, "turning over defense secrets t... See More
Newspaper of Stanford University...
Item #673741
April 18, 1894
DAILY PALO ALTO, Stanford University, California, April 18, 1894 This was the school newspaper published by this now prestigious university in Northern California, with various news tidbits, items about school and many ads as well. All are volume one issues, from the first year of its existence.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, a few minor margin tears & slightly irregular at the bl... See More
Like an early Wall Street Journal... Street Railway Edition...
Item #673709
October 19, 1907
THE COMMERCIAL & FINANCIAL CHRONICLE, New York, Oct. 19, 1907 (STREET RAILWAY SECTION) A 112 page publication filled with railway maps, ads, schedules and notices, providing a great snapshot of the transportation infrastructure of the northeast corridor of the United States. Transportation maps include those from Maryland, Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Boston, Philadelphia, New York,... See More
A Tombstone newspaper with an ad for the O.K. Corral...
Item #673608
November 21, 1886
THE DAILY TOMBSTONE, Arizona, November 21, '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 title is more ... See More
Vol. 1 No. 2 issue of Tarzana Tribune...
Item #673562
December 04, 1941
TARZANA TRIBUNE, Los Angeles neighborhood, California, Dec. 4, 1941
* Volume 1 Number 2
* 1 cent stamp
A smaller size issue that measures 11 x 7 1/2 inches, has a few local tidbit news articles and some ads. This is the Volume 1 Number 2 issue, rare as such. Just a few days prior to the bombing of Pearl Harbor.
Four pages, good condition.... See More
From the "heyday" of Asbury Park, New Jersey...
Item #672748
July 31, 1888
THE DAILY PRESS, Asbury Park & Ocean Grove, New Jersey, July 31, 1888
* From this tourist mecca of the 19th century
An interesting newspaper from these once-famous vacation meccas on the Jersey coast, containing various news of the day with an emphasis on tourism-related items. Page 2 has: "History of Asbury Park" taking ov
... See More
* From this tourist mecca of the 19th century
* Famous hotels in illustrated ads
An interesting newspaper from these once-famous vacation meccas on the Jersey coast, containing various news of the day with an emphasis on tourism-related items. Page 2 has: "History of Asbury Park" taking ov
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.
Assaying gold and silver...
Item #671712
February 15, 1902
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, February 15, 1902 This issue contains the following prints, articles, and/or ads: Assaying Gold and Silver Bullion at the New York Assay Office; Mail Transportation in Cities;The Improvement of Washington; The Yerkes Observatory Two-Foot Reflector; A Pigeon Ranch; and other articles and advertisements.
The issue is complete in 16 pages and is in good condition... See More
Great automobile issue...
Item #671708
January 06, 1912
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 6, 1912 This issue contains the following prints, articles and/or ads: "The Selection of a Motor Truck", "The Riding Qualities of a Cart", "Making the Starting Crank Obsolete", "A Fertile Field for Inventors - Opportunities Offered by the Automobile Industry", "Gasoline in War", "The Pleasure Boat&#... See More
Shot down in a saloon... Founder of gold in California...
Item #671596
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
Rare, short-lived Texas newspaper from its first capital...
Item #670050
April 07, 1888
THE OLD CAPITOL, Columbia, Texas, April 7, 1888 Yes, Columbia--now known as West Columbia--was the first formal capital of Texas, established in 1836. A quite rare title which existed for less than 2 years. Only one institution has a substantial holding of this title and its file is not complete.
The content is primarily concerning Texas, with a wealth of ads as well.
Four pages, 19 1/4 by... 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
Shot in a saloon fight... Murdered & robbed...
Item #668432
October 18, 1884
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Oct. 18, 1884
* Old Western style gunfight at a saloon
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" "... See More
Stories from three years as a cowboy...
Item #668429
September 19, 1884
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Sept. 19, 1884 This title always had a wealth of typically Western-themed reports as well as ads.
The top of page 4 has: "Three Years A Cowboy" "The Romantic Career of a Pittsburgher in the Southwest" which is a three-quarter column with a wealth of fine reading.
Twelve pages, very nice condition.
19th century newspaper from Berkeley...
Item #666296
January 02, 1895
THE GAZETTE, Berkeley, California, Jan. 2, 1895
* Rare Old West title
A small paper covering mostly local events, plus a wealth of ads.
Four pages, two folds, foxing at the vertical fold, mild wear at the margins & folds.
From Arroyo Grande, California...
Item #665744
November 17, 1888
ARROYO GRANDE HERALD, San Luis Obispo County, California, Nov. 17, 1888
* Rare Old West publication
This is the first newspaper we have found from Arroyo Grande, in fact it is the only 19th century newspaper to publish in the town. This is the vol. 2, number 5 issue. Records indicate that only the Bancroft Library at Berkley has any holdings of this title.
Four pages with typical news... See More
From Territorial Arizona...
Item #664666
December 07, 1889
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
Butte, Montana, newspaper from 7 years before statehood...
Item #663248
February 16, 1882
THE DAILY MINER, Butte, Montana, Feb.16, 1882 An 8 page issue of a newspaper which is quite scarce, with a wide variety of news items, social items, advertisements, etc. A wealth of Western-style ads with many of a mining focus as well.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, bit of foxing at folds, minor wear at the margins.
Two Firsts: ads for very first electric toy train, and first automobile ad...
Item #662266
October 22, 1898
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Oct. 22, 1898
* 1st electric toy train: ad for Carlisle and Finch
* 1st automobile advertisement - horseless carriage
For the model railroad hobbyist & car enthusiast this issue has two significant advertisements.
First, an illustrated ad for the very first electric toy train: "Carlisle & Finch Co." of Cincinnati, Ohio. The ad is... See More
From Arizona 19 years before statehood...
Item #662213
May 02, 1893
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
Unknown in any institution...
Item #661443
December 13, 1888
THE GRAPHIC, Campbellsburg, Indiana, Dec. 13, 1888
* Rare title
The volume 1, number 50 issue of a newspapers which is not held by any American institution (Union List of American Newspapers). Very rare as such. Various news & ads of the day from this town in Southern Indiana with a current population of about 600.
Four pages, partially loose at the spine, stab slits at the spine ... See More
George M. Cohan...
Beautiful print of a young woman with her horse...
Item #661064
November 15, 1924
LIBERTY magazine, New York, November 15, 1924.
* A young lady with her horse is on the cover
* Woodrow Wilson & George M. Cohan
* Multiple colored ads (see photos)
The color cover of this issue has a very nice print of a young lady with her horse (see photos) which would be great for framing. The inside has an article titled: "Twenty Years on Broadway and Years It Took... See More
1882 Truckee, California, near Lake Tahoe...
Item #660805
April 26, 1882
TRUCKEE REPUBLICAN (Semi-Weekly), California, April 26, 1882
* Wild Old West
* Uncommon title
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.
Complete in four pages, various news & illus. ads of the day, minor irregularity along the spine, v... See More
Tarzan and His Mate opening day advertisement...
Item #657891
April 19, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 19, 1934
* Tarzan and His Mate
* Opening day debut ad (eve)
* Edgar Rice Burroughs
* Johnny Weissmuller
Page 32 has a 12 x 7 3/4 inch movie advertisement for the movie "Tarzan and His Mate" for the opening day in New York City. This could be one earliest ads to be found in a publication.
News, sports and other advertisements of the day. Complete in 52 ... See More
1916 color print of multiple locomotives...
Item #657742
July 01, 1916
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, July 1, 1916 The cover has a wonderful and highly displayable color cover of a set of three trains, as seen from the point of view of a 4th locomotive's engineer, with steam rising in the foreground. The print shows passengers standing at the back of the caboose of one of the trains the locomotive is trailing. Additional unrelated prints (automotive ads, ... See More
Full-page Mogul Cigarettes and Victor Talking Machine Co.ads...
Item #656936
May 06, 1915
LESLIE'S WEEKLY ILLUSTRATED, New York City, New York, May 6, 1915
* Mogul Egyptian Cigar ad
The front page of this issue has a color illustration titled "Dispatches from the Front" by E. Flohri. One the back of this page, there are two half page ads for Mogul Egyptian Cigarettes.
There is a full page illustration of "Devoted Dog Defends His Ruined Home" by E. Mata... See More
West Jersey and Seashore Railroad...
Item #656908
November 10, 1906
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, November 10, 1906
The prime feature of this issue are the images related to the West Jersey and Seashore Railroad, which include a map of the electrified portion, the motor cars, and the power house. Additional images and ads are prevalent throughout.
Complete in 16 pages, very nice condition. Front page does have a library stamp in the upper m... See More
From Arizona 17 years before statehood...
Item #656859
November 10, 1893
ARIZONA DAILY GAZETTE, Phoenix, April 9, 1895
* Rare old West title
* Maricopa County
This issue is from the Arizona Territory, 17 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: "The Rio Verde Outfit in the Field" "Many Men & Horses to Be Employed&... See More
Nine consecutive "Graphic Sections" with the serialized: "I Knew Hitler..."
Item #656705
November 06, 1938
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE--Graphic Section This is a nine part series of a book by Kurt G. Ludecke titled: "I Knew Hitler...The Story of a Nazi Who Escaped the Blood-Purge."
Excerpts from the book were serialized in the Sunday "Graphic Section" of the Chicago Tribune, beginning with November 6, 1938 and ending with January 1, 1939. All nine sections are included.
The book ... See More
An ad for the O.K. Corral... In a Tombstone newspaper...
Item #653745
April 30, 1886
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
Rare baseball newspaper from 1886...
Item #653500
August 13, 1886
OFFICIAL RECORD, New York, Aug. 13, 1886 This is a volume two issue of a very rare & historically important baseball newspaper, the very first daily sports newspaper dedicated entirely to the national game of professional baseball.
Although the masthead reads: "Official Record" the title at the top of pages 2, 3 & 4 reads: "Official Baseball Record". This i... See More
Tombstone Epitaph shortly after the gunfight at the OK Corral...
Item #653178
December 04, 1881
THE TOMBSTONE EPITAPH, Arizona, Dec. 4, 1881
* Best Old West title to be had
* Post 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 po... See More
Neat title...
Item #652390
March 21, 1925
THE MOSQUITO, Perth Amboy, New Jersey, March 21, 1925 A curious little newspaper which appears to be the combination of the Middlesex Plain Dealer and the Perth Amboy Press. Filled mostly with local news and tidbits, many quite folksy and humorous, plus many ads as well. The ftpg. has a bit noting: "Christy Mathewson, of baseball fame, was recently named one of the trustees of the Ameri... See More
From Arizona 19 years before statehood...
Item #652264
November 07, 1893
ARIZONA DAILY GAZETTE, Phoenix, Nov. 7, 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; "He Wanted to Be A Gambler" "A City'sRuin" "A Shipment of Dynamite ... See More
Seventy-Fifth Anniversary Number...
Item #651719
October 02, 1920
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 2, 1920 The issue also contains the following prints, articles and/or ads: Representative Progress of the Past Seventy-Five Years; Seventy-Five Years of Invention; Civil engineering; Transportation by Sea and Land; Seventy-Five Years of Applied Electricity; The Rise of the Automobile; The Mastery of the Skies; From Wet Plate to Motion Pictures; and othe... See More
From territorial New Mexico...
Item #651183
January 11, 1901
ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL-DEMOCRAT, New Mexico, Jan. 11, 1901
* New Mexico Territory
Actually a territorial newspaper as New Mexico did not become a state until 1912. Eight pages, typical news & ads of the day, very nice condition.
First of this title we have offered...
Item #651010
March 07, 1901
THE FARMINGTON HUSTLER, New Mexico, March 7, 1901
* Rare territorial issue
* San Juan County
A quite scarce title, in fact the first we have discovered. This lasted but two years before merging with the Times to become the "Farmington Times-Hustler". "Union List Of Serials" notes that no institution in the country has any issues from this year.
Farmington is... See More
A wealth of inventions and period ads...
Item #650812
July 30, 1881
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 30, 1881 The front cover features "Ellithorp's Boot and Shoe Lasting Machine" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "Adjustable Gun Stock"; "The Induction Balance used as a Bullet Finder"; "Maiche's Battery"; "Telescopic Views of the Great Comet of 1881"; "Trevor * Co's Slottin... See More
Democratic National Convention Fight On... Postion on the KKK to be decided...
Item #650559
June 28, 1924
THE LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, MA, June 28, 1924
The front page has a nice 4-olumn banner heading: "COMMITTEE GRAPPLES ALL NIGHT WITH KU KLUX KLAN ISSUE," with supporting text. The coverage tells of the Democratic National Committee's efforts to come to agreement on their platform - specifically, their position in regards the the KKK. See images for details.
Other per... See More
If you are searching for a newspaper from a specific date, please note that we have a vast selection available for purchase by using the date picker on our
gifts and birthday newspapers page.
History's Newsstand Blog
- A New Term For An Old Happening…
- July 23rd… Why collect Rare & Early Newspapers?
- Memorial and Independence Day’s behind us… Veteran’s Day before us…
- 18th Century Gentleman’s Magazines – So Much For So Little…
Timothy Hughes Rare & Early Newspapers
P.O. Box 3636
Williamsport, PA 17701
Phone: 1-570-326-1045
Fax: 1-570-326-7606
E-mail: info@rarenewspapers.com
Hours
Monday through Friday, 7:30 - 4 (ET)
Full Contact Information
P.O. Box 3636
Williamsport, PA 17701
Phone: 1-570-326-1045
Fax: 1-570-326-7606
E-mail: info@rarenewspapers.com
Hours
Monday through Friday, 7:30 - 4 (ET)
Full Contact Information
