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Ben Franklin's historic/collectible: "The Morals of Chess"...
Item #703113
THE AMERICAN MUSEUM, Philadelphia, April, 1792 By far the most significant content is the historic/collectible essay: "The Morals of Chess. By Dr. Franklin", which takes 2 1/2 pages. Note: This essay was first printed in the Columbian Magazine in the Dec. 1786 issue. Regardless, this contemporary printing is among the few publications which printed the essay which is highly desirab... See More
Oklahoma land rush... Cowboys in the Northwest...
Item #700297
May 18, 1889
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, May 18, 1889 The ftpg. has prints of General Benjamin Butler and Admiral David Porter.
Prints inside include: "The Occupation of Oklahoma--Would-be Setters in Line at the Land Office in Guthrie" "Ascent of Mount Ararat...". A full pg. shows a scene inside a circus, and a nice fullpg: "Ranch Life In The North-West--Bron... See More
IBM's "Deep Blue" defeats world chess champion, Garry Kasparov...
Item #693650
May 12, 1997
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 12, 1997
* AI takes a giant leap forward
* IBM's supercomputer "Deep Blue" defeats Garry Kasparov
* First computer victory in match vs. a world chess champion
The front-page has the historic reporting of the 1st time a computer defeated a world chess champion in chess: "It's Kasparov Who's Blue After Defeat" with subheading: "Worl... See More
Bobby Fischer to win World chess title....
Item #689373
August 28, 1972
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 28 1972
* Bobby Fischer to win World title
* 1st American to achieve this
* Boris Vasilievich Spassky
Near the bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "Fischer Nears Title With Draw Against Spassky in Game No. 19" with photo of the two playing. (see) More on page 33. Coverage on Bobby Fischer near the World chess championship title which would ... See More
CHESS: Paul Morphy, Harry Staunton, and more...
Item #678329
November 16, 1858
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 16, 1858 The last column on the front page has: "THE GREAT CHESS TOURNAMENT IN EUROPE", which provides more than 2 1/2 columns regarding Paul Morphy's travel to Europe in 1858 to play Harry Staunton (a match which never took place), and an account of their correspondence related to what is now referred to as the Staunton-Morphy controversy. A great iss... See More
The origin of chess... Print of a comet...
Item #676728
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1742 Perhaps the best article within is titled: "The Origin of the Game of Chess from the French of M. Frevet" which includes nearly 2 pages and contains much detail.
The article begins: "In the beginning of the fifth century of the Christian era, there was in the Indies a very powerfull Prince..." and further on is: &q
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The article begins: "In the beginning of the fifth century of the Christian era, there was in the Indies a very powerfull Prince..." and further on is: &q
Volume one issue of a sporting newspaper...
Item #675247
January 24, 1857
PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Jan. 24, 1857 A rather famous sporting newspaper, with a sporting-themed masthead, calling itself: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". This is a volume one issue.
Reports are headed: "The Turf" "Draught Of The Seine" "Our Chess Department" "Out Door Sports" "Fist... See More
Volume one issue of a sporting newspaper...
Item #675246
January 24, 1857
PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Jan. 24, 1857 A rather famous sporting newspaper, with a sporting-themed masthead, calling itself: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". This is a volume one issue.
Reports are headed: "The Turf" "Draught Of The Seine" "Our Chess Department" "Out Door Sports" "Fist... See More
Pre-Civil War baseball...
Item #675190
November 22, 1856
PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Nov. 22, 1856
* Very early pre-Civil War baseball
As noted in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage", this is a volume 1 issue of a very early sporting publication.
Near the back of the issue is a report headed: "Base Ball" which is quite early for this sport. Additionally, a subhe... See More
Samuel Reshevsky as a 9 year chess prodigy......
Item #674502
November 14, 1920
ROTOGRAVURE PICTURE SECTION only of the New York Times, Nov. 14, 1920
* Samuel Reshevsky - American chess grandmaster
* As a 9 year old Polish chess prodigy photo
At the bottom of the front page is a period photo of a young Samuel Reshevsky with brief text that begins with: "Nice Years Old, the Polish Boy Chess Wizard...." (see)
Other topics throughout. Complete rotogravure sect... See More
Samuel Reshevsky defeats Jose Capablanca......
Item #674452
April 30, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 30, 1935
* Samuel Reshevsky defeats Jose Capablanca
* Polish chess prodigy vs. Cuban chess grandmaster
The sport's section (page 23) has a three column heading: "Cuban Master Loses at Chess" with subheads that include: "RESHEVSKY VICTOR OVER CAPABLANCA" and more with photo. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this p... See More
Perhaps the best publication for any baseball collector...
Item #671463
November 28, 1867
THE BALL PLAYERS' CHRONICLE, New York, Nov. 28, 1867
* Very rare baseball publication
* Henry Chadwick "Father of Baseball"
A very rare & desired title by any baseball collection as this was the first magazine in America devoted primarily to baseball.
Edited by the legendary Henry Chadwick, this paper lasted but 30 issues, from June 6 thru December 26, 1867 before c... See More
Early and rather famous sporting-themed newspaper...
Item #670016
April 09, 1859
NEW YORK CLIPPER, April 9, 1859 An early sports-themed newspaper with an ornate masthead featuring engravings showing cricket, sailing, boxing, and horse racing.
The front page features a full-figure print of: "Royal Victoria Yacht Club House, Ryde, Isle of Wight". Among the sports reports on the ftpg. is: "Exciting Trotting Match In; California".
Inside has reports on ... See More
Establishing a penal colony in Australia... Mention of Franklin...
Item #668670
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1788 * Botany Bay, Australia
* Penal Colony - Convicts
* Early chess - Benjamin Franklin
Near the back under the "Domestic Occurrences" heading is a report reading: "By the last accounts received from the fleet from Botany Bay, they arrived at the Cape of Good Hope on the 13th of October last and expected to sail again about t... See More
Alexander Alekhine wins chess tournanment...
Item #651194
January 07, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 7, 1937
* Alexander Alekhine wins in chess
* International masters' tournament
* Russian and French chess grandmaster
The sport's section (page 26) has a two column heading: "Alekhine Wins First Chess Prize, With Fine Runner-Up at Hastings" with subhead and photo. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular eve... See More
Jose Capablanca win chess tournament...
Item #647613
March 24, 1927
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 24, 1927
* Jose Capablanca wins tournament
* Famous Cuban chess player
The sport's section (page 28) has one column headings: "ALEKHINE IN DRAW, WINS SECOND PRIZE" "Divides With Capablanca, Victor of Tourney, in Last Round to Clinch Place" and more with standings and play by play graph. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day... See More
Alexander Alekhine wins chess tournanment...
Item #647576
June 18, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 18, 1929
* Alexander Alekhine wins chess tournament
* Russian and French chess grandmaster
The sport's section (page 27) has a one column heading: "ALEKHINE IS FIRST IN SPECIAL EVENT" with subhead. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not.
Other news, sports and adverti... See More
Early Chess w/ diagram...
Item #635479
March 01, 1862
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, NY, March 1, 1862.
* Chess
This issue contains an article entitled: "Our Chess Department", which includes a "problem of the week" and the answer to the previous weeks' problem.
Some Civil War reports can also be found as well as other sports items, including boxing, horse racing, and cricket. Complete in 16 pages, a l... See More
Early Salt Lake City... Paul Morphy the famous chess player...
Item #633319
September 25, 1858
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 25, 1858 The prime print would be the great and displayable full page view of: "Salt Lake City, from the Observatory of the Council House" being one of the earlier views of Salt Lake City to be had in any periodical. The condition of this print is quite nice (see).
The front page shows: "Rev. Samuel I. Prime, D.D." with text on hi... See More
Caryl Chessman execution...
Item #620616
May 03, 1960
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, May 3, 1960
* Caryl Chessman execution
* "The Red Light Bandit"
* San Quentin State Prison
The front page has a two column heading: "Death Row Struggle Ends in Gas Chamber" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 34 pages, nice condition.... See More
Richard Réti death...
Item #620426
June 07, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 7, 1929
* Richard Réti death (1st report)
* Chess grandmaster - endgame studies
Page 25 has a one column heading: "RICHARD RETI DIES; A MASTER OF CHESS" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day just prior to the stock market crash and the great depression. Complete in 52 pages, a few binding slits along spine, nic... See More
Early Human Chess game...
Item #600914
February 21, 1879
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Ohio, February 21, 1879
* Human Chess
* People as pieces
* Lancaster PA Pennsylvania
This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has one column headings: "A Remarkable Chess Game" and "Played With Living Pieces". See image for text here.
Complete in nice condition.... See More
Group of 3 sporting newspapers...
Item #597019
March 13, 1847
SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, 1847 A group of 3 issues from March 13, July 10, & Sept. 4, 1847, each filled with various sporting and entertainment reports plus some news of the day. A nice, sporting-themed masthead (see). Each back page has an illustrated chess article.
Each complete in 12 pages, nice condition.
Very early baseball report?
Item #596515
March 14, 1857
PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, March 14, 1857 Various literary content but there is also sporting reports near the back, including: "Trotting at Fairs" "Fistiana" which is boxing; "Our Chess Department" "Out-Door Sports" including cricket and a "ball match". I believe the latter to be baseball, and reports: "A great match at... See More
1883 Wilhelm Steinitz... Chess champion wins...
Item #592194
February 18, 1883
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 18, 1883
* Wilhelm Steinitz - chess champion
* Wins blindfolded
This 12 page newspaper has one column headings on page 7 "Steinitz's Great Memory" and "He Wins Three Out Of Four Games Of Chess Blindfolded". See photos for text here.
Other news of the day. Light browning, a little margin wear and tear, otherwise good. ... See More
Chess...
Item #574795
April 04, 1857
PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, April 4, 1857.
* Chess
As noted in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage", this is a volume II issue of a very early sporting publication. Near the back of the issue is a column entitled: "Our Chess Department", which includes a chess "problem of the week" in addition to the s... See More
Baseball... Elephant hunting... Cockfighting...
Item #571043
April 11, 1857
PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, April 11, 1857 As noted in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage", this is a volume II issue of a very early sporting publication. An article "Base Ball" has the announcement of the elected officers for the Excelsior Base Ball Club of Brooklyn. Another page features an article on "Elepha... See More
Chess... Volume one issue...
Item #555212
January 24, 1857
PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, January 24, 1857
* Early chess
* Sports
Described in the masthead as: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage." A volume I issue (number 21). Columns inside include: "Our Chess Department" & "The Ladies' Column".
Other topics with much on various sports through out this 16 page issue that ... See More
Chess...
Item #554935
August 18, 1867
NEW-YORK TIMES, August 18, 1867
* The game of Chess
* Post civil war reporting
On the back page under "Chess" is a report:
* The Late Match Between Detroit & New-York
Includes the position of the opposing forces at the time of the "abandonment" of the game, mentioning that it "...forms a very fine study..." Also has another report: "American ... See More
Salt...
Item #546330
February 08, 1862
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, NY, February 8, 1862.
* Salt
* Boxing
This issue contains a rather lengthy article concerning "the Salting of the Streets of Philadelphia", which goes into some detail about the benefits of salt.
Another article found within this issue and entitled: "Our Chess Department" includes a "problem of the week" and the an... See More
Billiards...
Item #545067
January 04, 1862
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, NY, January 4, 1862.
* Billiards
Page five of this issue includes a rather lengthy article concerning boxing entitled: "Billiards - Kavanagh and Foley, Proposed Match".
Another article found within this issue and entitled: "Our Chess Department" includes a "problem of the week" and the answer to the previous w... See More
Baseball... The recent London dog show...
Item #544982
July 12, 1862
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, NY, July 12, 1862 The front page of this issue features an illustration captioned: "The Two First Premiums", which accompanying subheads: "Bloodhound and Black and Tan Terrier" and "The Recent London Dog Show".
Page three of this issue includes a rather lengthy article concerning baseball entitled: "Ph... See More
Billiards...
Item #544706
February 22, 1862
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, NY, February 22, 1862.
* Billiards
* Chess
This newspaper, which was primarily a sporting newspaper, has a quite lengthy article headed: "Billiards". Accompanying subheads include: "Kavanagh and Deery", "Billiard Entertainment", and much more.
Another article found within this issue and entitled: "O... See More
Billiards...
Item #544663
February 15, 1862
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, NY, February 15, 1862.
* Billiards
* Chess
This newspaper, which was primarily a sporting newspaper, has a quite lengthy article headed: "Billiards" includes accompanying subheads entitled: "The Foley and Kavanagh Match", "The Match of 1859", and much more.
Another article found within this issue and entitled: "... See More
Civil War era boxing and chess...
Item #544660
May 24, 1862
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, May 24, 1862.
* Boxing
* Chess
This newspaper, which was primarily a sporting newspaper, has a quite lengthy article headed: "The Ring in England" features the "Conclusion of a Fight Between Gannon and Hatton". An additional subhead discusses a fight between Cook and Kenny.
Another article found within this issue and en... See More
Horse racing...
Item #544658
June 21, 1862
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, June 21, 1862 This newspaper, which was primarily a sporting newspaper, has a quite lengthy article headed: "Lexington, Kentucky, Races" with accompanying subtitles reading: "Splendid Fields, and Fine Sport", "Very Exciting Vicissitudes", "Idlewild and Millington Both Beaten", "Victory of the Yorksh... See More
Chess..
Item #544497
March 28, 1857
PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, March 28, 1857.
* Chess
As noted in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage", this is a volume 1 issue of a very early sporting publication. Near the back of the issue is a column entitled: "Our Chess Department", which includes a chess "problem of the week" in addition to the s... See More
Item #177597
March 11, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 11, 1911
The front page of this issue is a photo of "A Beautifier of Cities."
This issue has an illustration of " 'They Say That the People Want This Here Reprosissity Bill Passed Even if We Are Agin It.' "Hain't They Selfish' " by Kemble. There is and article with photos of "Jowett of Carr's Lane" by... See More
Christmas issue....
Item #177585
December 10, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated December 10, 1910 (only issues with scattered non-archival mends remain - the price has been reduced accordingly).
* Christmas illustration by Kemble...
There is no color cover page on this issue, however, the front page of this issue (which is present - and shown - is an illustration of "'Who Done Say Dat Dey Ain't No Sandy C... See More
Dogs used for the British South-Pole Expedition....
Dante in Hell...
Item #177000
April 02, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 2, 1910
The front page of this issue has a photo of "Dante in Hell."
There is also: "Once Clothed with Power, Now Almost Bare, He's Lost His Pull, But Saved His Chair" by Kemble, "An Easter Skylark", a double page photo spread of "New York's Notable Whistler Exhibition", an article with photos of "The D... See More
Paris Flooded....
Item #177552
February 05, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 5, 1910
The front page of this issue has a photo of "Where the Paris Floods Did Their Worst."
There are photos of "The Flooded Section of Paris" and "A Superior Representative of 'The Inferior Sex.'" Also in this issue is an article and photos of "Canada's Athletic Prowess" and the double page i... See More
Cy Young, Honus Wagner, Christy Mathewson... The Wright Brothers...
Item #177517
April 10, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 10, 1909 The most noteworthy page is found towards the back of the issue: "Play Ball", which includes 16 photos of players including Cy Young, Honus Wagner, and Christy Mathewson. Yet another photo is of a group of people helping the Wright Brothers get ready for a flight.
The front page of this issue has a photo of "Mr. Harriman'... See More
Boat-Racing on the Hudson....
Item #177465
October 12, 1907
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 12, 1907 There is a front page illustration, "Blood-Curdling Nightmare in the Canebrake" by W. A. Rogers. There are photos of "Training Bluejackets for the Battle-Ship Cruise to the Pacific" and a comic portrayal of John D. Rockefeller and Mark Twain. There is a double page illustration of "Music" by James Mon... See More
Chess Player's Chronicle...
Early sports and theater - 1847...
Item #214868
SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, newspaper from New York City, dated in 1847. There is much reporting on sports of the day, as this newspaper is subtitled: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Agriculture, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage." An interesting feature is the back page which contains a column titled "Chess Player's Chronicle" which illustrates a particular chess situation, plus o... See More
Item #177188
February 07, 1903
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 7, 1903
Christmas Eve In The Shopping District...
Item #177065
December 22, 1900
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 22, 1900 The doublepage centerfold has the frameable, "Christmas Eve In The Shopping District" by Everett Shinn; The cover has a color illustration, "The Toy Shop"; front page "Lassoing Bears In Arizona" by Deming; fullpage "Sawdust and other Christmas stuff..."; Across the Great Divide in Midwinter; The Im... See More
Multiple prints by W.A. Rogers...
Item #177054
August 25, 1900
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 25, 1900
"What Might Have Been If The Original Thirteen States Had Never Been Expanded", by W.A. Rogers; Prisoners of Peking; Peking and Tientsin; Korea of To-Day; Zinc-field of Arkansas; "The Fishermen of San Francisco" by W.A. Rogers; and other news of the day. See photos for full details.
Item #177037
March 31, 1900
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 31, 1900 Features a colored, full-paged political carton. This also contains numerous news articles of the day. See photos for full details.
Early Salt Lake City... Paul Morphy the famous chess player...
Item #172192
September 25, 1858
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 25, 1858 The prime print would be the great and displayable full page view of: "Salt Lake City, from the Observatory of the Council House" being one of the earlier views of Salt Lake City to be had in any periodical.
The front page shows: "Rev. Samuel I. Prime, D.D." with text on him. Inside includes two illustrations on: "Th... See More
Winter in the Dakotas... The chess championship...
Item #175048
January 16, 1886
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 16, 1886 Front full pg. Nast illus. entitled: "A Good Spirit to Follow." Inside are two 1/4 pg. portraits of "James W. Husted, Speaker of the New York Assembly" and "Edmund L. Pitts, President Pro Tem. of New York Senate." One-third pg. illus. of "The Match for the Chess Championship." Small portrait of "Pete... See More
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