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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
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* 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
Whaling disaster of 1871....
Item #672644
November 14, 1871
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, November 14, 1871
* Whaling disaster of 1871
* Bowhead whales hunting
* Arctic ice jam
Page 5 has an article headed: "The Destruction Of The Arctic Whaling Fleet" "Twelve Hundred Seamen Wrecked--Great Loss OF Life...." and list of the ships lost. Text takes up just over a full column.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, minor margin wear, gene... See More
Sarah Bogle death... Phar Lap to race in Aqua Caliente...
Item #672392
January 12, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 12, 1932
* Sarah Bogle death - American librarian pioneer
* Phar Lap to race in the Agua Caliente Handicap
* Thoroughbred horse racing record to be broken
Page 23 has a one column heading: "MISS SARAH BOGLE, LIBRARIAN, IS DEAD" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the death of Sarah Bogle, American librarian pioneer most noted for her influenc... See More
SS Viking sealing ship explosion disaster....
Item #672298
March 17, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 17, 1931
* SS Viking sealing ship explosion disaster
* Film producer Varick Frissell
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "20 KILLED, SCORES HURT, AS SHIP BLOWS UP; MOVIE MEN ON SEALER AMONG MISSING; SIXTY REACH ISLAND OFF NEWFOUNDLAND" with subheads and photo of Varick Frissell. (see) First report coverage on the SS Viking disaster nea... See More
A Williamsburg, Viriginia report...
A Tory newspaper from the Revolutionary War...
Item #671965
February 21, 1778
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE PHILADELPHIA MARKET-DAY ADVERTISER, February 21, 1778
* Revolutionary War Tory original
* Rare Pro British issue from America
This was a strongly Tory (supportive of the British cause) newspaper which began in 1775 and closed shop in May of 1778 when the British evacuated Philadelphia.
The entire front page is taken up with ads. Page 2 has a nice letter... See More
Nova Scotia hurricane of 1873 ...
Item #671813
August 29, 1873
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 29, 18753
* Nova Scotia Hurricane disaster
The top of page 7 has one column headings: "A TERRIBLE HURRICANE" "Dreadful Effects of the Recent Gale in Nova Scotia" "A Hundred Vessels Ashore Along the Coast" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete with all 12 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.... See More
The Lowry War in 1871 North Carolina...
Item #671683
July 18, 1871
NEW YORK HERALD, July 18, 1871
* Lowry's War - gang
* Pembroke, North Carolina
* Scuffletown
The top of page 5 has one column headings that include: "THE LAWLESS LOWRYS" "They Demand the Release of Their Women from Lumberton Jail" "A Conflict Imminent" and more. (see) Rare to find reports concerning this conflict.
The Lowry War is a notable event in North... See More
Racehorse Phar Lap death...
Item #671449
April 07, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 7, 1932
* Phar Lap death
* Australian racehorse
The sport's section (page 31) has one column headings that include: "SEARCH FOR POISON IN PHAR LAP'S DEATH" "Federal and University of California Analysts Begin Investigation on Coast" "Food Will Be Inspected" and more. See images for text here.
Other news, sports and advertiseme... See More
Little Rock Nine in 1957...
Item #671268
September 26, 1957
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, September 26, 1957
* Little Rock Nine
* Negro students - Arkansas
* Central High School
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "Calmest Day at Central School" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 6 pages, a few small binding holes along the spine, small library stamp within masthead, generally nice.
wikipedia notes: The Lit... See More
Odd-ball political newspaper attacking Robert Shuler...
Item #671084
May 12, 1928
COAST REPORTER-- EXTRA!, Los Angeles, May 12, 1928 This is the vol. 1 number 1 issue of a seemingly odd-ball weekly newspaper from Los Angeles, mostly dealing with political issues. This issue deals almost exclusively being very critical of famed Robert Shuler, also known as "Fighting Bob".
He was an American evangelist and political figure. His radio broadcasts from his Southern ... See More
1972 missing in Alaska airplane flight mystery...
Item #671060
October 18, 1972
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 18, 1972
* "Missing in Alaska" airplane disappearance
* Hale Boggs & Nick Begich goes missing
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Hale Bogg's Plane Hunted Along South Alaska Coast" with subhead and photo of Boggs. Coverage continues on page 30 with another photo. (see)
Complete with 80 pages, light crease on the front pa... See More
Revolutionary War... The "Tories" at Newport...
Item #671058
March 01, 1777
THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, March 1, 1777 The front page is entirely taken up with ads including one for the sale of a plantation in Berks County, Penna. All of page 2 & half of page 3 are taken up with: "The Trial of the Dutchess of Kingston".
Page 3 has a report concerning the war, including: "The Tories at Newport, in general, fair little better than t... See More
Battle of Kasserine Pass... Tunisia Campaign...
Item #671022
February 26, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 26, 1943
* Battle of Kasserine Pass - Tunisia Campaign - Africa
* 1st major battle between American & German forces
The top of the front page has a nice banner headline: "POUND ROMMEL REAR GUARD" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Related map is on the back page. First report coverage on the Battle of Kasserine Pass during the Tunisia Campaign.... See More
SS Viking sealing ship explosion disaster....
Item #670943
March 18, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 18, 1931
* SS Viking sealing ship explosion disaster
* Film producer Varick Frissell
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "24 MISSING FROM THE VIKING; SARGENT, INJURED, IS SAVED; RESCUE BOATS REACH ISLAND" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the SS Viking disaster near Horse Islands off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada. Always nice to have ... See More
Much front page war coverage... Butler in New Orleans...
Item #670763
May 30, 1862
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Richmond, Virginia, May 30, 1862
* General Benjamin 'Beast' Butler in Orleans
* Rare Confederate title from the rebel capital
Not just a nice Confederate newspaper, but one from the capital of the Confederacy, through which all important war information flowed.
The front page includes: "The Lines About Richmond" 'The Potomac Crossed&quo... See More
Japanese attack California...
Item #670747
February 24, 1942
LOS ANGELES HERALD EXPRESS, California, Feb. 24, 1942
* Attack on California coast
* Ellwood oil field shelling
* Japanese submarine I-17
* Best title to be had ? (rare)
The bold headline proclaims: "HUNT JAP U-BOAT IN RAID ON SOUTHLAND" with a smaller banner: "2 U.S. Ships Wrecked; 189 Die". One of the subhead notes: "Sub Shells Oil Field Near Santa Barbara... See More
1942 Doolittle raid of Japan....
Item #670703
April 18, 1942
HERALD EXPRESS, 3rd WAR EXTRA, Los Angles, April 18, 1942
* The famous Doolittle raid of Japan (1st report)
* U.S. Army Air Force B-25B Mitchell bombers
* USS Hornet aircraft carrier
* FRONT LEAF ONLY ***
The front page has a terrific banner headline in large lettering, above the masthead: "BOMB 4 JAP CITIES; TOKIO FIRES RAGE" with subhead. (see) This was the famous Doolittle ra... See More
Early newspaper from this famous beach community...
Item #670574
September 14, 1920
REDONDO BREEZE, Redondo Beach, California, Sept. 14, 1917
* West Coast beach community
* Los Angeles County
An early newspaper from one of the more famous beach communities in Los Angeles County. The popular television series "Baywatch" was filmed in Redondo Beach. Only one institution has any notable holdings of this newspaper.
A combination of local & national news, offerin... 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
1920 Duluth, Minnesota lynchings...
Item #670441
June 16, 1920
CINCINNATI TIMES-STAR, June 16, 1920
* Duluth, Minnesota lynchings
* 3 negro circus workers hanged
* Isaac McGhie - Nate Green - Elmer Jackson
The front page has a one column heading: "Soldiers Patrol Duluth Streets After Lynchings" and more. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 24 pages, light toning and minor wear at then margi... See More
Early newspaper from this famous beach community...
Item #670382
October 26, 1920
REDONDO BREEZE, Redondo Beach, California, Oct. 26, 1917
* West Coast beach community
* Los Angeles County
An early newspaper from one of the more famous beach communities in Los Angeles County. The popular television series "Baywatch" was filmed in Redondo Beach. Only one institution has any notable holdings of this newspaper.
A combination of local & national news, offering... See More
Funeral of Abraham Lincoln...
Item #670190
April 18, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, April 18, 1865 Much good content in this issue, which has all columns on all 8 pages black-bordered due to the death of Lincoln.
The front page has one column heads including: "THE ASSASSINATION" "Condition of Secretary Seward Improving" "New Facts About the Murderers" "Preparations for the President's Funeral" "Description of... See More
1969 Altamont Free Concert... Hells Angels...
Item #670166
December 11, 1969
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Dec. 11, 1969
* Infamous Altamont Free Concert "Woodstock West"
* Rolling Stones - death of Meredith Hunter by Hells Angels
* Santana - Jefferson Airplane - The Flying Burrito Brothers
* LSD infested - violent atmosphere described in detail
A great issue of this famous counter-culture newspaper as a detailed report by Grover Lewis on the infamous Alt... See More
1945 Irma Grese captured photo...
Item #669724
April 23, 1945
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 23, 1945
* Female SS guard Irma Grese photo
* Bergen-Belsen concentration camp
* Jewish Holocaust - exterminations - atrocities
While the front page has a nice banner headline concerning the last days before Germany would surrender, the back page has a somewhat famous photo showing Irma Grese during here capture by British troops. (see)
Other news, spor... See More
The coming Civil War... The new Lincoln administration...
Item #669541
January 31, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 31, 1861
* President elect Abraham Lincoln
* Pre-Civil War tensions in the South
Among the first column heads are: "An Attack on Fort Sumter Expected" "Revival of Rumors of War" "The President's Views on the Subject" "Condition of the Forts on the Florida Coast" "The Relations of the Seceding States with Foreign P... See More
1873 Third Anglo-Ashanti War W/ Map...
Item #669415
December 15, 1873
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 15, 1873
* Third Anglo-Ashanti War - 1st expedition
* Cape Coast Castle - Gold Coast - Africa w/ map
Page 3 has a nice map with headline: "THE AFRICAN GOLD COAST" and more. Also one column headings include: "ASHANTEE" "March of the British Army Expedition Inot the Country" "The Slave Drivers Of The Desert" and more. (see)
Ot... See More
Traveling to San Francisco in 1871....
Item #669220
August 14, 1871
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 14, 1871
* Westward migration of Americans
* Emigration to the West Coast (San Francisco)
* Hardships of 19th century travel
The top of page 7 has one column headings: "AFTER THE SETTING SUN" "From The Narrows To The Golden Gate" "Over the Three Great Mountain Ranges" "A Flying Visit To The Mormons" and more with many small... See More
Nazi African Campaign... The "Amerikaland" is sunk...
Item #669206
February 08, 1942
PM SUNDAY, New York, N.Y., dated February 8, 1942.
Headlines on the frontpage read "Next? - Nazi African Campaign Points to America" "We Sink Two Jap Ships, Damage Two" "Nazi Subs Sink 18th Ship Off U.S. Coast" (the Swedish motorship Amerikaland). The paper features other war news and stories of the day.
This is a complete issue in two-sections and is in nice co... See More
Orange riots of 1871... Irish religious factions...
Item #669158
July 12, 1871
NEW YORK HERALD, July 12, 1871
* Orange Riots of 1871 - Manhattan NYC
* Irish Protestants "Orangemen" vs. Irish Catholics
Page 3 has many one column headings that include: "TO-DAY'S RUCTION" "The Military in Readiness to Aid the Police and Preserve Order" "Five Thousand of the National Guard Ready in Brooklyn" and much more. Lengthy text.
Comple... See More
Frigate Constellation protecting our shores...
Item #668935
August 01, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Aug. 1, 1798 Page 2 has: "Constellation Frigate, Or, Notice for French Pirates" which has: "The U.S. frigate Constellation...is now off our bar...to cruise along our southern coast for the protection of the American trade & the punishment of French insolence...".
Also a letter to the President from officers at Salisbu... See More
Third Anglo-Ashanti War in 1874...
Item #668763
January 08, 1874
THE NEW YORK HERALD, January 8, 1874
* Third Anglo-Ashanti War - 1st expedition
* Cape Coast Castle - Gold Coast - Africa
Page 3 has an article headed: "THE ASHANTEE WAR" "Letter from the Special Herald Correspondent at Cape Coast Castle" "Full Description of the King, His Army, People and Customs" and more. (see) Lengthy text takes up 4 1/2 columns
Other news... See More
Synagogues hold memorial services... Much on the assassination & funeral of Lincoln...
Item #668461
April 21, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, April 21, 1865
* Rare 1st-page mentions of Synagogue services
* Re: Abraham Lincoln's assassination & funeral
* Black mourning borders
Perhaps the most noteworthy coverage is the front-page details regarding various services being held at local synagogues - which includes the congregations at "B'nai Israel," "Bikur Cholim U-Kadisha Synagogu... See More
1943 Zoot Suit riots begin....
Item #668338
June 07, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 7, 1943
* Zoot Suit Riots
* Los Angeles CA
* World War II
Near the bottom of page 15 is a two column heading: "28 Zoot Suiters Seizedon Coast After Clashes With Service Men". Coverage near the beginning of the "Zoot Suit Riots" in Los Angeles, California.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much on World War II. Thirty ... See More
SS Mohawk shipwreck...
Item #668066
January 26, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 26, 1935
* SS Mohawk shipwreck
* Ward Line ocean liner
* New Jersey coast collision
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "TWO INQUIRIES OPENED IN MOHAWK DISATER; OFFICERS ARE WITNESSES" with subheads.
Complete 1st section only with 28 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More
Item from Sojourner Truth...
Item #667793
March 11, 1882
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 11, 1882
* Sojourner Truth
* Black Woman
* Woman's Activist
Perhaps the most interesting item in this issue is just a small, inconspicuous item on page 3 under the "Personal" column reading: "Sojourner Truth writers to us from Battle Creek, Michigan, in reference to recent published paragraphs of her having a fine home, and he... See More
Massacre by Indians... The Mormons...
Item #667725
October 23, 1860
NEW YORK TIMES, March 20, 1860
* 1860 Wiyot massacre (1st report)
* Indian Island - Eureka, California
The front page has: "From the Pacific Coast" "Horrible Massacre of Indians in Oregon" "Later By Telegraph To Fresno City" (see).
Other news of the day. Complete in eight pages, nice condition.
Map of Veracruz & the castle of San Juan...
Item #667390
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1740 The prime feature of this issue is the nice foldout map of Vera Cruz, Castle of San Juan, Port of New Spain titled: "A Plan of the City and Harbour of La Vera Cruz and the Castle of San Juan De Ulua, being the Key of Traffick and the Principal Port of New Spain", folding out to measure 6 1/4 by 7 1/2 inches, with hand-tinted highlight... See More
1952 Bakersfield earthquake disaster...
Item #667342
August 23, 1952
LOS ANGELES TIMES, EXTRA, August 23, 1952
* Bakersfield, California
* Earthquake disaster
The front p]age has a great banner headline in large, bold lettering: "GREAT QUAKE IN BAKERSFIELD" with subhead. (see) Nice to have in this West Coast title, rare as such.
Incomplete issue containing 6 of the 12 pages of the 1st section only, nice for display as such.... See More
Ozie Powell... Scottsboro Boys....
Item #667287
January 25, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 25, 1936
* Scottsboro Boys rape case
* Ozie Powell shot - escape attempt
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "SCOTTSBORO NEGRO SHOT TRYING BREAK AS HE STABS GUARD" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 32 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newspri... See More
1952 Bakersfield earthquake disaster...
Item #666923
August 23, 1952
HERALD EXPRESS, Los Angeles, Extra, August 23, 1952
* Bakersfield, California
* Earthquake disaster
The front page has a banner headline above the masthead: "STIFF QUAKE JOLTS L.A.L Bakersfield Damage Mounts" with subhead and related photo. Nice for display. More inside. Nice to have in this West Coast title, rare as such.
Complete 1st section only with 16 pages, nice condition.... See More
The capture of General Lee at Basking Ridge, New Jersey...
Item #666877
February 20, 1777
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 20, 1777
* General Charles Lee captured
* Basking Ridge, New Jersey
* American Revolutionary War
Page 2 includes: "...that great harmony happily subsisted at Newport...when Capt. Wallace came away; that the climate agrees well with the troops...second in command of the Hessian Generals fell in the late ambuscade by bravely heading the 300 men ... See More
Joe DiMaggio enlists into United States Army...
Item #666841
February 18, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 18, 1943
* Joe DiMaggio enlists into United States Army
* New York Yankees - MLB baseball
The sport's section (page 28) has a four column headline: "DiMaggio Now Army Private on Coast" with subheads that include: "YANKS OUTFIELDER WAIVES FURLOUGH" "DiMaggio Passes Army Physical, Then Leaves for Reception Center at Monter... See More
Early AT&T in the Wall Street Journal...
Item #666760
December 20, 1939
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, Pacific Coast Edition, Dec. 20, 1939
* Early AT&T during the Great Depression
* American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Here is a issue of this famous financial publication during the Great Depression about 10 years after the great stock market crash. The front page has a headline: "A. T. & T. System's Share Net to Exceed $10" with subheads. (... See More
The Amistad... Suspicious vessel captured...
Item #666715
August 31, 1839
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, August 31, 1839
* La Amistad slave ship
* Suspicious vessel captured
* African slaves commit mutiny
The front page has a report reading in part: "A Suspicious Vessel which had been spoken several times on our coast, has been captured by...the brig Washington, and carried into New London. This vessel, a schooner, called L'Amistad... See More
Nazi concentration camp horrors revealed...
Item #666672
April 21, 1945
NEW YORK TIMES, April 21, 1945
* Nazi concentration camp horrors
* Belsen commander Joseph Kramer held
This issue contains a page 2 report of the horrific details surrounding the Belsen Concentration Camp. A photo includes the S.S. Trooper, Joseph Kramer, head of the camp, in chains and under the guard of British soldiers. Kramer was formerly the head commander at Auschwitz. The... See More
1942 "Battle of Los Angeles"...
Item #666520
February 25, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 25, 1942
* Battle of Los Angeles
* World War II - WWII
Here is a report on what is known as the "Battle of Los Angeles". The front page has a four column photo headed: "Where Enemy Shell Fell On The United States Mainland" Also a one column heading: "WEST COAST HUNTS DARING SUBMARINE" with subhead. (see) First report coverage cont... See More
Great map of the West Indies & America...
Item #666255
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1762 * Very early Southern America map w/ West Indies
Certainly the prime feature of this early magazine is the terrific & very displayable foldout map titled: "An Accurate Map of the West Indies with the Adjacent Coast" as noted in the ornate cartouche. This map shows much of present-day Georgia & Florida to present-day... See More
Odd-ball political newspaper from Los Angeles...
Item #666123
January 01, 1946
COAST REPORTER - THIRD SERIES -- EXTRA! A seemingly odd-ball weekly newspaper from Los Angeles, mostly dealing with political issues. The inside masthead notes: "The West's Snappiest Newspaper". No date is in the masthead, however by appearances I'd say it is from the 1940's.
The banner headline note: "Carlin Smith's Wild Parties", Smith being a can... See More
Battle of Cheat Mountain...Siege of Lexington...
Item #666057
September 22, 1861
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 22, 1861
* Battle of Cheat Mountain WV
* First Battle of Lexington
* Missouri State Guard victory
Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "THE REBELLION" "Another Defeat of the Rebels at Cheat Mountain" "Important From Missouri" "Progress Of The Siege Of Lexington" "Important From Kentucky&quo... See More
The death of Commodore Uriah P. Levy...
Item #665984
March 25, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, March 25, 1862 The most notable content within this issue is the very brief, but historic page 7 report of the death of Commodore (Admiral) Uriah P. Levy, the first U.S. Jewish Commodore, war of 1812 war hero, and credited as to having abolished the disciplinary procedure of flogging.
The front page has a map titled: "WHAT GENERAL BURNSIDE HAS ACCOMPLISHED, Scene of Op... See More
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