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The death of boxer Jack Johnson...
Item #698494
June 11, 1946
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, June 11, 1946
* Heavyweight boxer Jack Johnson death
* 1st black World champion "Galveston Giant"
Page 15 has a two column heading: "Jack Johnson Dies Following Accident" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 20 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, a few small binding holes along the spine, gener... See More
Huge front page map shows much of Texas...
Item #698117
November 30, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 30, 1861 An extremely decorative issue, as the entire front page is taken up with a huge map headed: "THE GREAT EUROPEAN ALLIANCE AGAINST THE MEXICAN REPUBLIC" with a subhead: "The Gulf Slope of Mexico--The Harbor of Vera Cruz and the National Road to the Capital--Scene of Operations of the English, French and Spanish Expedition." with the map showin... See More
Galveston Flood... Deadliest natural disaster in U.S. history...
Item #697061
September 11, 1900
THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Bethlehem, PA, September 11, 1900.
* Galveston Hurricane storm flood (historic)
* Original reporting, 2nd Report
* Deadliest natural disaster in U.S. history
This newspaper is complete in eight pages with two column headlines on front page that include: "FATALITIES AT GALVESTON WORSE THAN FIRST REPORTED" "Conclusion Almost Irresistible That More Than a T... See More
From Texas during the Civil War...
Item #696937
September 23, 1864
GALVESTON TRI-WEEKLY NEWS, Texas, Sept. 23, 1864
* Very rare issue from the Southwest Confederacy
Although the title notes "Galveston" the dateline notes it was printed in nearby Houston, as it is likely moving a bit more inland offered greater security from the Yankee forces.
Confederate newspapers from Texas are very uncommon particularly from before or during the Civil Wa... See More
Slaves fleeing into Union camps...
Item #696871
January 31, 1863
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 31, 1863 The full front page is a print: "Army Beef" showing soldiers shooting cattle, with 2 smaller vignettes.
Inside has a full page: "Contrabands Coming Into Camp in Consequence of the Proclamation", referring to the recent Emancipation Proclamation. It shows many African-Americans and presumed slaves. Also a full page with 2 print... See More
Confederate New Orleans... This is war, but not a "civil" war...
Item #694099
April 25, 1861
THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, April 25, 1861
* Rare Confederate title
* From the deep South
* Civil War beginning
Truly Confederate newspapers from New Orleans are very difficult to find, as Admiral Farragut entered the mouth of the Mississippi in mid-April, 1862 and finally took New Orleans on April 28. Shortly thereafter Benjamin Butler moved in and took control of the city, it su... See More
From Galveston during the Reconstruction era...
Item #693194
August 10, 1866
FLAKE'S DAILY BULLETIN, Galveston, Texas, Aug. 10, 1866
* Rare Southwestern publication
* Post Civil War reconstruction era
From just over a year after this was a Confederate newspaper as the Confederates surrendered the city on June 2, 1865. A number of the items relate to the cleaning-up of events from the war with some Reconstruction-related items such as: "The Southern Un... See More
1900 Galveston, Texas hurricane disaster...
Item #691612
September 14, 1900
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Sept. 14, 1900
* The Great 1900 Galveston hurricane
* Deadliest natural disaster in U.S. history
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "GALVESTON'S NEEDS URGENTLY SET FORTH" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally frag... See More
The Civil War closes in Texas... The assassination trial...
Item #690748
June 10, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 10, 1865
* Last rebellious group gives up (Texas)
* Abraham Lincoln assassination trial
The first column has some nice heads concerning the trial of those involved in the Abraham Lincoln assassination, including: "THE ASSASSINATION" "The Trial on Friday" "The Witnesses Norton & Thomas" "Examination of Dr. Mudd's S... See More
Printed on the run... Three General Orders...
A Memphis newspaper printed in Atlanta...
Item #687583
January 12, 1864
THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Atlanta, Georgia, Jan. 12, 1864
* A very rare Confederate title
* Publisher on the run - a Memphis newspaper printed in Atlanta
* Three General Orders and more
If the title and city of publication seem to be in conflict, they are not. This newspaper had a fascinating history during the Civil War--see the information at the bottom of this listing.
Among the ... See More
Inquiring on the illegal smuggling of slaves into the United States...
Item #683279
January 22, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 22, 1820 Inside has nearly two pages taken up- with: "The Slave Question" as it relates to the on-going discussion of the situation with Missouri joining the Union.
Also within: "Civilization of the Indians" which includes two letters signed in type by J. C. Calhoun as Secretary of War. Additionally, in the Supplement there are... See More
Former Confederate port city...
Item #682161
July 26, 1866
FLAKE'S DAILY BULLETIN, Galveston, Texas, July 26, 1866
* Rare Southwestern title
* Post Civil War reconstruction era
An uncommon title from this former Confederate port city not far from Houston. Various news of the day.
Eight pages, various wormholes throughout the issue do cause some loss of words, otherwise good.... See More
1877 Galveston, Texas fire...
Item #682103
June 09, 1877
CLEVELAND DAILY HERALD, Ohio, June 9, 1877
* Galveston TX Texas fire
This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has one column headings: "Galveston Fire" "Losses and Insurance by Yesterday's Fire" See image for text here.
Complete, minor margin wear, otherwise in nice condition.... See More
1915 SS Arabic ocean liner sinking...
Item #680605
August 18, 1915
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Aug. 18, 1915
* Galveston TX Texas hurricane disaster
* Gulf of Mexico tropical cyclone storm
The front page has a nice banner headline: "SCORES DIE IN GULF STORM" with subheads. (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 e... See More
Sam Houston's 'call to arms' against Mexico...
Item #680321
April 02, 1842
NILES'S NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, April 2, 1842
* Samuel Houston call to arms - Texas citizens
* Post Texas Revolution - Pre Mexican-American War
Inside has: "President Houston's Proclamation to the Citizens of Texas" which begins: "My Countrymen: Rumours have been brought from the southwestern frontier of invasion...The facts are sufficient to justify immed... See More
1909 Elsie Sigel murder case... NYC Chinatown...
Item #678039
July 02, 1909
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 2, 1909
* Elsie Sigel murder case
* Franz Sigel granddaughter
* New York Chinatown
* "William" Leon Ling
The top of the front page has a two column illustration headed: "The 'Infernal' Question" with subheads. (see) Although Galveston was the main focus in this report, this was to become to be known as the "Velasco Hurr... See More
Confederate reporting on the Civil War... Reward for Benjamin Butler...
Item #675955
January 10, 1863
CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, South Carolina, Jan. 10, 1863
* General Benjamin "The Beast" Butler reward
* From the origin of the Civil War
Printed in the dateline is: "Confederate States of America" which is rarely found on Southern newspapers.
On the front page at the top of the first column is: "The Naval Victory At Galveston" "Official From Ge... See More
Pirate Jean LaFitte and much more on Galveston, Texas...
Item #675948
December 27, 1817
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, December 27, 1817 Certainly the best report in this issue is headed: "Of Galveston" which is about--among other items concerning Galveston,Texas--the noted pirate Lafitte. Part of the text includes: "...Galvezton is a small island or sand bar situate in the bay of St. Barnard on the coast of Texas...Among the most conspicuous charac... See More
Much reporting on the Civil War...
Item #673724
January 13, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Jan. 13, 1863 Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "The Attack On Vicksburg" "The Yazoo as a Base Abandoned" "The Rebel Defenses there Impregnable" "Details of the Fighting" and: "The Loss Of Galveston" "Magruder's Official Report" signed in type: J. Bankhead Magruder; and "Springfield Not ... See More
Texas struggles for independence from Spain...
Item #666257
March 02, 1820
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 2, 1820 The ftpg. has an early letter datelines: "Republic of Texas, Fort Walker, Nov. 30th, 1819" with the letter detailing trouble there. Bits include: "...Our dangers, difficulties & troubles...have been great. Nacogdoches has fallen into the hands of our enemies...Frequent engagements take place between the two forces...I... See More
Galveston Flood...
Item #661271
September 13, 1900
THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Bethlehem, PA, September 13, 1900.
* Galveston Hurricane storm flood (historic)
* Original reporting
* Deadliest natural disaster in U.S. history
This newspaper is complete in eight pages with two column headlines on front page that include:
* HUNDREDS OF CORPSES CREMATED IN THE CITY OF GALVESTON
* Scores of Wrecked Building Burned Yesterday. Many Boat... See More
Galveston Flood...
Item #661270
September 12, 1900
THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Bethlehem, PA, September 12, 1900.
* Galveston Hurricane storm flood (historic)
* Original reporting
* Deadliest natural disaster in U.S. history
This newspaper is complete in eight pages with two column headlines on front page that include:
* BODIES OF THE DEAD A MENACE TO THE LIVING IN GALVESTON
* The Latest News From the Stricken City as Sensational as it... See More
Slave ships arrive at Galveston... A Proclamation by the President...
Item #657925
August 08, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 8, 1818 Page 6 has: "General Jackson's Campaign" which lists the number of: "...The Indians inhabiting the country lying between Georgia & the Mississippi river..." totaling 11,000 warriors. It notes: "This force, if embodied and hostile, would e serious enemy to the United States...".
The bkpg. has: "A P... See More
Hurricane Flora strikes....
Item #637942
October 05, 1963
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, October 5, 1963
* Hurricane Flora - one of the Caribbean's wettest Hurricanes on record
* Historic devastation to Haiti and surrounding region
* Over 7,000 deaths
This 28 page newspaper has a nice six column headline on the front page: "HURRICANE KILLS 61, THREATENS FLORIDA" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day throughout. Light bro... See More
George Westinghouse, Engineer and Inventor...
Item #636346
June 29, 1912
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, June 29, 1912, New York The front cover is a photo of "George Westinghouse, Engineer and Inventor" with an accompanying article inside the issue. Inside the issue is: "A Journey in a Passenger-carrying Zeppelin Airship"; "The Galveston Causeway"; "New Ideas About Lightning"; and more illustrations, articles and advertisements... See More
The White Star Liner "Adriatic"...
Item #634626
May 25, 1907
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 25, 1907 The front cover has "The White Star Liner 'Adriatic'" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "Charles Haynes Haswell"; "Building a Town Site by Suction Dredge" (Galveston); and more articles, illustrations and advertisements.
Complete in twenty pages with a couple non-archival mends, otherwise in g... See More
Cable car... Photography...
Item #632169
March 03, 1894
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 3, 1894 The front cover has "The Third Avenue Railroad Company's New Cable Traction Plant" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "Improved Triple Expansion Engines"; "Lovell Diamond Cycle - Model 19"; "The New Steel Bridge, Galveston, Texas, 2 1/8 Miles in Length"; "Illusive Photography"; and mo... See More
Galveston is evacuated by the Rebels...
Item #624514
June 10, 1865
CONCORD DAILY MONITOR, New Hampshire, June 10, 1865 Page 2 has: "Later From Texas - Evacuation of Galveston" "General Grant's Reception in New York' and also a brief article on: "Jeff Davis' Trial Again".
Four pages, nice condition.
1891 Galveston, Texas hurricane...
Item #622293
July 06, 1891
THE MEMPHIS APPEAL AVALANCHE, Tennessee, July 6, 1891
* Galveston, Texas hurricane disaster
The front page has a a one column heading: "A GALE ON THE GULF" with subheads that include: "Galveston Swept by Wind and Wave" and more. (see) This is not the infamous hurricane of 1900.
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 8 pages, light browning, a little margin... See More
John Dillinger captured...
Item #618930
January 26, 1934
THE GALVESTON DAILY NEWS, Texas, January 26, 1934
* John Dillinger captured (1st report)
* Harry Pierpont & Charles Makely
* Tucson AZ Arizona
Near the bottom of the front page is a one column heading: "NOTORIOUS GANG CHIEF CAPTURED IN POLICE TRAP" See image for text here.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 12 pages, light browning, a little ... See More
Robert "Big Bob" Brady killed....
Item #607437
January 23, 1934
THE GALVESTON DAILY NEWS, Galveston, Texas, January 23, 1934
* Robert "Big Bob" Brady killed
* Oklahoma outlaw - bank robber
The front page has a nice banner headline: "POSSE KILLS BRADY, CAPTURES THREE" with subheads: "Big Boy Dies Fighting As Group Caught In Open Field" and more with photo of Brady (see photos). This is 1st report coverage on the ki... See More
Steamer City of Waco sinking...
Item #604418
November 10, 1875
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, November 10, 1875
* City of Waco disaster
* Galveston, Texas
This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has one column headings: "LOST IN THE GULF" "Unsuccessful Search for the Victims of the Waco Disaster" "Slight Hopes of Finding Any of Them Alive" a... See More
Boxer Jack Johnson Death...
Item #580786
June 11, 1946
EVENING CHRONICLE, Allentown, Pennsylvania, June 11, 1946
* Heavyweight boxer Jack Johnson...
* Death report... 1st report...
This 24 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 16: "Jack Johnson, First Negro Heavy Champ, Killed in Auto Crash" (see photos for text here).
Other news of the day including period advertising. This issue has small bind... See More
Galveston, Texas hurricane...
Item #579951
August 17, 1915
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, August 17, 1915
* Galveston, Texas hurricane... Early 1st report
This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "GALVESTON STORM", "City Apparently Safe", "No Loss Of Life Reported", and "Sea Wall Shows No Signs of Weakening--Gale at Times 90 Miles and Hour".
... See More
Rare Pittsburgh 1862 Civil War era...
Item #575052
June 16, 1862
THE PITTSBURGH POST, Pennsylvania, June 16, 1862
* Chattanooga, Tennessee
* Galveston, Texas
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day they were first reported.
* Chattanooga, Tennessee
* Galveston, Texas
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day they were first reported.
This issue is not fragile as newsprint from this era was m... See More
Hurricane Carla in 1961...
Item #564380
September 11, 1961
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, September 11, 1961
* Hurricane Carla hits Galveston, Texas
This 16 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Texas, La., Battered By 173-mph Carla" with related photo.
Other news of the day. Light browning, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: Hurricane Carla was one of two Category 5 tropical cyclones during th... See More
First synagogue in Texas... cornerstone laid by Masons...
Item #556862
June 10, 1870
DESERET EVENING NEWS, from Salt Lake City, Utah, dated June 10, 1870
* 1st Jewish synagogue in Texas
* Charles Dickens death (1st report)
On page 2 under "Texas" is a report headed: "Corner Stone Laid".
The brief but historic report, datelined "Galveston", reads:
* The corner stone of the first Jewish Synagogue in the State, was laid today by the Grand Lo... See More
Item #177661
June 15, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 15, 1912
The front page of this issue is a photo of "Senator Winthrop Murray Crane."
This issue has an illustration called "His Master's Voice" by C. J. Budd. There are two photos taking up the center page. The one on the left is of Abraham Lincoln and is called "Prophecy" and the one on the right, which is of Theodore Rooseve... See More
Boxing... James J. Jeffries and John A. Johnson...
Item #177569
July 09, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 9, 1910
The front page of this issue has a photo of "Harvard Makes a Clean Sweep".
This issue has photos of "James J. Jeffries and John A. Johnson" and there is an article of "Johnson Wins the Great Fight." There is also "A Recent Portrait of Mrs. Leslie Carter." There was a double page illustration of "The Lead... See More
1862 New York City Newspaper....
Item #540329
March 20, 1862
THE EVENING POST, New York City, March 20, 1862
* Jacksonville Florida
* Galveston Texas
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition (except for little margin wear & tear) due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is very large in size (unusual). It measures 30 x 26 inches and loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports through... See More
1862 New York City Newspaper...
Item #540298
October 27, 1862
THE EVENING POST from New York City and dated October 27, 1862
* Galveston, Texas
* Holly Springs, Mississippi
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition (except for minor margin wear and tear) due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is very large in size (unusual). It measures 30 x 26 inches and loaded with advertiseme... See More
Panama Canal....
Item #177442
April 27, 1907
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 27, 1907
Darnestown, Maryland...
Item #220569
September 17, 1861
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 17, 1861
* Darnestown, Maryland
* Cheat Mountain, West Virginia
This 8 page newspaper is in good condition (except for little water staining and wear at the spine) due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it
... See More
* Darnestown, Maryland
* Cheat Mountain, West Virginia
This 8 page newspaper is in good condition (except for little water staining and wear at the spine) due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it
1863 Civil War - Mufreesboro Tennessee....
Item #219117
January 27, 1863
THE NEW YORK TIMES from New York, NY and dated January 27, 1863.
* Murfreesboro Tennessee
* Pollocksville North Carolina
* Galveston Texas
This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which i
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* Murfreesboro Tennessee
* Pollocksville North Carolina
* Galveston Texas
This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which i
Cover illustration by W.A. Rogers...
The Galveston Hurricane of 1900...
Item #177342
September 22, 1900
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 22, 1900 The cover of this issue has a political cartoon by W.A. Rogers titled "Smashed!".
The "inside cover" has an illustration captioned: "The Destruction of Galveston" (see photo), with more inside, including a half pg. titled: "Bathing Pavilions On the Beach At Galveston", and a lengthy article titled: &... See More
New Bern NC 1863 Civil War...
Item #210752
January 28, 1863
SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN from Massachusetts and dated January 28, 1863. This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes reports on: Berwick Bay Louisiana (LA), New Bern North Carolina (... See More
"Ruffed-Grouse Shooting" by Frost...
Item #177123
November 16, 1901
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 16, 1901 The Rehabilitation of New York; Election Night in New York; fullpage photos "A New Implement of Warfare - The Pneumatic Aerial Torpedo"; Li Hung-Chang; fullpage illustration "View of Upper Manhattan from Top Story of the Highest Apartment House in the World"; fullpage photos "Transportation Methods in China"; doubl... See More
Yachting...
Item #177111
August 24, 1901
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 24, 1901 Frontpage "The Social Side of Yachting" by de Thulstrup; fullpage "The Floating Roof Garden - A Phase of Summer Life in New York" by Torpriz; New York's Vacation Schools; The American Invasion of Asia; doublepage centerfold "A Midsummer Morning in Madison Square" by Stevens; The English Cup Challenger; and other ... See More
Men's Golf...
Item #177072
October 20, 1900
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 20, 1900 Mr. Bryan's Confession of Defeat and some of his Fallacies; The Advance on Peking; Tientsin To-Day; doublepage centerfold "A Providential Encounter" by Stevens; Sixth Open Golf Championship of the United States; and other news of the day. See photos for full details.
Item #177058
October 06, 1900
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 6, 1900 Hurricane at Galveston; Pennsylvania Coal-Miners Strike; Tientsin after its Capture; A Japanese Memorial Service; doublepage centerfold "A Mutual Surprise" by Deming; and other news of the day. See photos for full details.
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