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Uylsses S. Grant... Cowboys...
Item #684878
August 01, 1885
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 1, 1885 Includes Supplement & "The Hero of Our Age" image.
Full ftpg: 'General Grant's Last Message' is quite somber, as he was near death. Halfpg: 'Dr. Ferran Inoculating for Cholera in Spain' Displayable fullpg. cowboy print: 'On A Hot Trail' shows cowboys on the hunt for Cheyennes. Fullpg: 'Death of Grant... See More
Neat title...
Item #684446
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
First flight of the Hindenburg to the U.S...
Item #684163
May 09, 1936
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Mass., May 9, 1936
* Hindenburg - LZ-129 zeppelin - airship
* Very 1st flight to America - North Atlantic
* Lakehurst, New Jersey disaster fame
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "Giant German Airship Completes Ocean Trip" with subhead: "The Hindenburg Is Moored at Lakehurst..." (see)
This was the first flight to the Unit... See More
Creating the Mason-Dixon Line: map of America...
Item #683209
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1769 * Early America map
* Pennsylvania and Maryland
* Mason and Dixon Line creation
Certainly the prime feature of this issue is the nice full page map of the Chesapeake region showing parts of Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and all of Delaware. The inset in the lower right corner reads: "A Map of that Part of Ameri... See More
Bayonne refinery strikes of 1915-16...
Item #681934
July 22, 1915
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 22, 1915
* Bayonne, Hudson County, New Jersey
* Standard Oil and Tidewater Petroleum
* Constable Hook refinery strikes begin
The front page has a nice banner headline in red lettering: "BLOODY RIOTING AT BAYONNE" with subhead. (see) Nice for display. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard t... See More
1869 Camden, New Jersey...
Item #681702
June 02, 1869
WEST JERSEY PRESS, New Jersey, June 2, 1869
* Uncommon publication
This newspaper measures 27 x 21 inches, has news of the day and several advertisements during the reconstruction era shortly after the American Civil War.
Four pages, some wear and small tears at the folds, generally good.
Big Bill Haywood death...
Item #681237
May 19, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 19, 1928
* Big Bill Haywood death (1st report)
* Industrial Workers of the World leader
* Socialist Party of America
The top of page 13 has a one column heading: "'BIG BILL' HAYWOOD DIES IN MOSCOW" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of William Dudley Haywood, advocate of industrial unionism.
Other news, sports and ad... See More
1967 Newark, New York race riots....
Item #680553
July 14, 1967
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, July 14, 1967
* Newark, New Jersey riots
This 48 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Police Station In Newark Again target of Mob".
Other news of the day. Nice condition.
wikipedia notes: The unrest came to a head when two white Newark policemen arrested a black cabdriver, John W. Smith, for improperl... See More
1931 Knute Rockne final burial...
Item #680549
April 05, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, April 5, 1931
* Knute Rockne funeral & burial
* Notre Dame head football coach
* Airplane crash
This 70+ page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "ROCKNE LAID TO REST; THOUSANDS AT GRAVE" "Body of Notre Dame's Famous Coach Buried at South Bend With Simple Ceremonies" and more. (see) 1st report on his ... See More
General Washington...
Item #680445
July 06, 1790
CONCORD HERALD, & NEW HAMPSHIRE INTELLIGENCER, New Hampshire, July 6, 1790
* President George Washington
On the front page under "Federal Congress" is the activity of the House of Representatives. The back page has a report about a "remarkable dwarf" who lived in New Jersey during the war and attracted "crowds of people", including Gen. Washington. Som... See More
1915 Roosevelt, New Jersey massacre...
Item #680407
January 19, 1915
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, January 19, 1915
* Roosevelt, Monmouth County, New Jersey massacre
* Williams & Clark fertilizer plant labor conflict - dispute
The front page has a nice banner headline in red lettering: "STRIKERS AND DEPUTIES IN BLOODY BATTLE" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to f... See More
1907 Standard Oil case.... John D. Rockefeller...
Item #679839
September 20, 1907
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Sept. 20, 1907
* The Standard Oil of New Jersey
* John D. Rockefeller case
The front page has a nice banner headline: "IMMENSE HOLDINGS IN STANDARD OIL" with subhead. (see) Nice for display. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in p... See More
Quite uncommon temperance newspaper...
Item #679731
June 05, 1886
TEMPERANCE GAZETTE, Camden, New Jersey, June 5, 1886
* Rare publication
Printed in the masthead: "Devoted to the Cause of Temperance and the Sanctity of the Christian Sabbath". A quite uncommon title which supported the prohibition of alcohol. I don't believe we have ever offered this title before.
Four pages, wear at one of the upper folds causes loss with text loss als... 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
1903 Newark, New Jersey trolley & train disaster...
Item #679232
February 19, 1903
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Feb. 19, 1903
* Newark, Essex County, New Jersey
* Trolley and train collision disaster
* Barringer High School students
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "SCHOOL CHILDREN GROUND TO PIECES" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that a... See More
1902 Atlantic City boardwalk fire disaster...
Item #678837
April 03, 1902
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, April 3, 1902
* Atlantic City, New Jersey coastal resort
* Waterfront - boardwalk fire disaster
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "ATLANTIC CITY GUTTED BY FIRE" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from th... See More
1902 Paterson, New Jersey fire disaster...
Item #678700
February 15, 1902
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Feb. 15, 1902
* Susan B. Anthony's 82nd birthday
* Women's rights activist and social reformer
* National Woman Suffrage Association
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "MISS ANTHONY WAS HONORED" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issue... See More
1901 Jennie Bosschieter murder case...
Item #678335
January 29, 1901
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Jan. 29, 1901
* Jennie Bosschieter "date rape drug" case
* Murderers found guilty of rape and murder
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "THE MURDERERS OF JENNIE BOSSCHIETER" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not tot... See More
Washington crosses the Delaware... Much more...
Item #678007
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1777 * General George Washington
* Crosses the Delaware River
* American Revolutionary War
This issue has much good content on the Revolutionary War, with talk of troop movements in New Jersey and the vicinity.
The prime content is an excellent letter written & signed by G. Washington dated "Headquarters, New Town, Dec. 26, 1776"... See More
Terrific & rare map of the Philadelphia vicinity... Battle of Trenton...
Item #678003
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1777* The Battle of Trenton, New Jersey
* Great Revolutionary War map of Philadelphia
Certainly the prime feature of this issue is the very nice foldout map titled: "A Map of Philadelphia and Parts Adjacent, by N. Scull & G. Heap" which shows the street grid of Philadelphia plus the various towns, roads, streams & rivers in the ... See More
Holland Tunnel opens in New York City...
Item #677521
November 14, 1927
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 14, 1927
* Holland Tunnel officially opens
* 1st underwater tunnel
The top of the 1st column of the front page has a one column heading: "52,285 AUTOS JAM THE HOLLAND TUBE IN 'SIGHTSEEING' DAY" with subheads. (see) Coverage continues on page 3 with related photo. This was the first underwater tunnel opening between New York City and New ... See More
1908 USS Michigan battleship launching...
Item #677192
May 26, 1908
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, May 26, 1908
* USS Michigan (BB-27) launching
* United States Navy battleship
* Camden, New Jersey shipyard
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "AMERICA'S DREADNAUGHT TAKES TO THE WATER THIS MORNING" with photo. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issu... See More
Alvin Karpis's Atlantic City shootout escape....
Item #676090
January 21, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 21, 1935
* Gangster Alvin "Creepy" Karpis
* Public enemy # 1 criminal
* Atlantic City NJ shootout & escape
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "BREMER KIDNAPPER SHOOTS HIS WAY OUT OF TRAP IN JERSEY" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues on page 3 with a few related photos. (see) Lengthy text. Always nice to ... See More
Battle of Antietam monument dedication......
Item #675859
September 17, 1903
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Sept. 17, 1903
* Battle of Antietam monument dedication
* Troops of New Jersey during Civil War
* Theodore Roosevelt tribute speech
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "THE PRESIDENT AT ANTIETAM" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are... See More
Capital moves to Princeton due to troubles with angry soldiers over lack of pay...
Item #674608
August 19, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 19, 1783
* Princeton, New Jersey becomes Capital of U.S.
Page 2 has a nice account of the insurrection by solders in Philadelphia due to being furloughed without their pay, noting in part: "...The Congress have thought fit to remove themselves to Prince Town [Princeton], the malcontents, consisting principally if not wholly, of the disband... See More
The famous Heenan and Sayers boxing match...
Item #674386
May 12, 1860
NEW YORK ILLUSTRATED NEWS, May 12, 1860
* John C. Heenan vs. Tom Sayers
* Famous & 1st World championship boxing
The front page is mostly taken up with 5 prints concerning the famous Heenan and Sayers boxing match including: "The Field Where the Champion Battle Was Fought" plus prints showing both Heenan and Sayers. Inside has a nearly half pg. print: "Heenan In his... 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
Attack on Kure (March 1945)...
Item #673617
August 14, 1944
DAILY NEWS, New York City, August 14, 1944
* Palisades Park, N. J. - 5 alarm fire
* Yanks cut Nazi escape route on French Front
The front page has a nice, displayable headline: "ALLIES BLOCK GERMANS' ESCAPE ROAD" with more coverage on pages 3 and 11.
Front page also has picture of Palisades Park N.J. burning with headline: "FIRE RAGES THROUGH NEW JERSEY RESOR... See More
Census report from New Jersey...
Item #673178
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1749 Nearly a full page is taken up with charts showing the population of New Jersey in 1738 and 1745. Included among the columns are those labeled: "Male Slaves" "Female Slaves" and "Total of Slaves".
Also a chart of those: "Buried in the several Burying Grounds of Philadelphia", columns headed by r
... See More
Also a chart of those: "Buried in the several Burying Grounds of Philadelphia", columns headed by r
Trial and conviction of a spy...
Item #673028
December 30, 1812
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 30, 1812 Page 2 has an interesting report, taking about half a column, beginning: "...proceedings at Buffaloe, of a Court Martial appointed to try Elijah Clark as a Spy. The facts which appeared at the trial are that the said Clark was born in New Jersey...he removed to Canada...must have become naturalized & a British subject. Clark, being found wit... 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
Bridge at Harlem...
Item #672594
September 02, 1865
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Sept. 2, 1865 Inside has a half page print of: "The Present Condition Of The New Iron Bridge, Harlem, New York". A full page shows: "The Grand Annual Picnic and Excursion Of The New Jersey Farmers and Their Families To Raritan Bay, Amboy New Jersey On Saturday, August 19." And a full page with 4 prints of: "The Frightfu... See More
Lake Denmark ammunition depot disaster...
Item #672138
July 12, 1926
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., July 12, 1926
* Lake Denmark explosion
* United States Navy arsenal
* Dover, New Jersey
The front page has a one column heading: "DEATH LIST 16; 33 MISSING IN ARSENAL BLAST" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the explosion at Lake Denmark arsenal near Dover, New Jersey.
Complete with 12 pages, light toning at the margins, generally nice.... See More
Print of a New Jersey colonial coin...
Item #671916
SUPPLEMENT FOR THE YEAR 1787 for Gentleman's Magazine, England.* Colonial New Jersey copper coin
Within this supplement issue, published at the end of the year, is a full page print of various coins one of which is the Nova Cesarea New Jersey colonial coin dated 1786, with a very brief note on it on the following page: "Fig. 6 is sent us for decyphering as a supposed American coin.... See More
Nast Santa.... "Another Stocking to fill"...
Item #671840
January 03, 1880
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 3, 1880
* Thomas Nast Santa Claus wood block engraving
The entire ftpg. is a Thomas Nast print captioned: "A Merry Christmas" showing Santa Claus dancing with Mother Goose.
The doublepage centerfold is a very nice Thomas Nast Christmas print captioned: "Another Stocking to Fill" showing Santa Claus leaning over a sleeping baby... See More
Newly formed America flexing its trade muscles with England...
Item #671779
March 23, 1784
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, March 23, 1784 Page 3 has a report headed: "America - From the New York Royal Gazette" which was loyal to the British during the Revolutionary War. It notes in part: "...Assembly of New Jersey...Resolved unanimously, that the United States in Congress assembled, ought to be vested with the exclusive power of regulating trade & commerce t... See More
On the funeral of the governor...
Item #671042
November 13, 1790
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 13, 1790
* Patriots George Read & William Patterson
Page 3 reports that George Read was unanimously re-elected Senator of Delaware. A second item says: "The Hon. William Patterson, Esq. Senator of the United States, from New Jersey is unanimously elected Governor of that State." Both of these men signed the Constitution of the United State... See More
View of Chattanooga...
Item #671033
September 08, 1866
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Sept. 8, 1866 Inside has a full page print: "Chattanooga, Tennessee, From Lookout Mountain". Other prints include: "Bacon's Castle, Surry, Virginia" "The Steamer Wyoming on the Banks" & other scenes near Long Branch, New Jersey; "Great Conflagration at Jersey City...Destruction of the Petroleum Docks Adjoining the... See More
The Medicine Lodge Treaty...
Item #670769
November 16, 1867
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, Nov. 16, 1867
* Treaty (treaties) of Medicine Lodge
The prime content concerns the Medicine Lodge Treaty, taking all of page 5 and includes 4 prints, the largest captioned: "Council of the Arapahoe & Comanche Indians on Medicine Lodge Creek, Arkansas...". The others show: "Comanche Indians on the Way to the Great Co... See More
The historic Standard Oil anti-trust case...
Item #670603
May 16, 1911
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, May 16, 1911 The last column on the front page is taken up with a report concerning the very historic Standard Oil versus the United States anti-trust case, in which the United States Supreme Court found Standard Oil Co. of New Jersey guilty of monopolizing the petroleum industry through a series of abusive and anti-competitive actions.
This was a... See More
1st Transatlantic flight... Graf Zeppelin German airship...
Item #670532
October 14, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 14, 1928
* D-LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin German airship
* 1st Interscontinental flight
* Atlantic Ocean to Lakehurst, New Jersey
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "ZEPPELIN SPEEDS NORTH OF BERMUDA AND IS EXPECTED HERE THIS AFTERNOON; DAMAGED FIN IS REPAIRED IN THE AIR" with subheads and related map. (see) More on pages 2 & 3 with two ... See More
1858 Salem, New Jersey w/ nice masthead....
Item #669604
February 17, 1858
NATIONAL STANDARD, Salem, New Jersey, Feb. 17, 1858
* Uncommon title
* Nice masthead (heraldic eagle)
This large sized issue measures 25 1/2 x 18 1/2 inches, contains news of the with several interesting advertisements.
Complete with 4 pages, a little light toning at the margins, very minor wear, generally nice.
1874 Weehawken, New Jersey oil fire disaster...
Item #669583
July 12, 1874
THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 12, 1874
* Weehawken, Hudson, Co., New Jersey
* Oil Company's Works fire disaster
The top of page 5 has one column headings that include: "THE GREAT OIL FIRE" "A Scene of Terrible Grandeur in Weehawken" "The Oil Tanks Still Ablaze--The Story in Detail" and more. (see) Text takes up just a full column.
Other news of the day. Comple... See More
Hudson River tunnel disaster....
Item #669390
July 22, 1880
KANSAS CITY DAILY JOURNAL, July 22, 1880
* Hudson River tunnel disaster
* Jersey City, New Jersey
The top of the front page has one column headings that include: "DREADFUL DISASTER" "The Tunnel Under Hudson River Caves In and Twenty Men Buried Alive" "Thrilling Description of the Accident..." and more. First report coverage on the cave-in disaster within t... See More
Sign up to join Washington in the military...
Item #668932
July 30, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, July 30, 1798
* General George Washington again ?
Page 2 an address to the President from the people of Caroline County, Maryland, followed by his response signed: John Adams. And then another letter to him from Rockingham County, North Carolina, with his response also signed: John Adams.
Also a great recruiting letter headed: "Ge... See More
1867 hanging at Newton, New Jersey...
Item #668817
July 03, 1867
THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 3, 1867
* Newton, New Jersey
* Hanging - execution
* Very detailed report
Page 10 has a report headed: "THE GALLOWS" "Hanging of John Hughes at Newton, N.J., for the Murder of His Wife" and more. (see) Detailed account that takes up a column.
Complete with 12 pages, a little irregular at the spine, otherwise nice.... See More
1914 Thomas Edison plant fire disaster...
Item #668241
December 10, 1914
THE WORLD, New York City, Dec. 10, 1914
* Inventor Thomas Edison
* Works plant fire disaster
* West Orange, New Jersey
The front page has a two column heading: "EDISON'S GREAT PLANT BURNED; ONLY LABORATORY IS SAVED; LOSS IS PUT AT $7,000,000" "with subheads. (see)
Eighteen pages, light toning, some margin wear, should be handled with care.... 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
Great issue on the Battle of Ticonderoga...
Item #667818
August 27, 1777
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, August 27, 1777
* Siege of Fort Ticonderoga
* American Revolutionary War
* General John Burgoyne victory
The front page has: "...a correct & authentic distribution of the British forces under the command of Sir William Howe, from an officer of distinction just arrived from New York." with a nice accounting of the troops (see phot... See More
Prints of the coats-of-arms of Pennsylvania & New Jersey...
Item #667588
THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, June, 1787* Rare 18th century American title
* Coats-of-arms PA & NJ
Quite rare that this issue still contains both of the full page plates called for. One is: "Plan of a New Machine for Raising Water by Wind" which has an accompanying article.
The other is quite significant showing the: "Armorial Bearing of the State of Penns... See More
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