Mark McGwire breaks Maris' home run record...
Item #661054
September 09, 1998
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, Missouri, September 9, 1998
* McGwire reaches baseball immortality
See the photo for a terrific & very displayable headline: "JUBILATION" celebrating Mark McGwire 62nd home run of the season, breaking Roger Maris' home run record. Great to have in a St. Louis newspaper!
This is the complete issue and is in very good condition with only a slig... See More
Rare title from New Hampshire...
Item #657809
February 01, 1838
N.H. PATRIOT--EXTRA, Concord, New Hampshire, Feb., 1838
* Rare title
Just below the dateline is "Incontrovertible Facts - Democrats, Read ! " with most of the content being politics and finance reports. Four pages, very nice condition.
The landing of Ohio Troops at Louisville, Kentucky...
Item #656932
January 11, 1862
(single-leaf from) HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, NY, January 11, 1862
This is a single-page print. The page contains two engravings entitled "Landing of Ohio Troops at Louisville, Kentucky" and "General Buell's Body-Guard".
The print size is approximately 11 x 15.75 inches.
Charleston, South Carolina from the Civil War...
Item #656931
January 31, 1863
(single-leaf from) HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, NY, January 31, 1863
This is a single-page print which would be great for display. The page contains four engravings entitled: "Middle-Ground Battery, Charleston, S.C." "The Charleston Iron-Clad Fleet" "Folley's Battery Near the Light-House, at Charleston, South Carolina" and "Our Blockading Fleet off North... See More
Introductory issue from the 1800's...
Item #653556
An original issue from the 1800's to help jump start your collection... This issue is guaranteed to be original, complete, and to be dated in the 1800's. We do not offer reproductions of any kind! There is a limit of 10 issues per customer at this price. See the images for examples of the condition and look of the issue you will receive. The image shows severa... 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
Printed "in the field" in the jungles of New Guinea...
Item #650873
May 18, 1945
GUINEA GOLD, "Australian Edition", May 18, 1945 Haling itself as the "most Bombed newspaper", this military publication was printed in the jungles of New Guinea, hence the title. The banner headline reads: "Another 500 Super-Fort Raid: Repeat Hit on Nagoya" with the balance of the 4 pages taken up with various WWII reports. An uncommon title, nice condition, some marg... See More
McGwire breaks Maris' home run record...
Item #649306
September 09, 1998
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, Missouri, September 9, 1998 See the photo for a terrific & very displayable headline: "JUBILATION" celebrating Mark McGwire 62nd home run of the season, breaking Roger Maris' home run record. Great to have in a St. Louis newspaper! This is the complete issue and is in very good condition with only a slight even toning.
Ornate masthead...
Item #649267
ADVOCATE FAMILY GUARDIAN, New York, 1865 A rather ornate & decorative masthead in this small newspaper, filled primarily with literary & womanly concerns. Edited by Mrs. Sarah R. Bennett of the "American Female Guardian Society". Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will be from 1865 & will have the format shown. Measures approximately 11 by ... See More
A World War II newspaper from the Navy Yard...
Item #649240
January 01, 1944
BEACON, Philadelphia Navy Yard, 1944 A military paper produced at the Navy Yard, which was a major site for not only the building of new warships but also the repair of vessels damaged in the war. As would be expected there is a great wealth of war-related content, with an emphasis of naval items.
Eight pages, 10 1/2 by 16 pages, printed on high quality paper, nice condition. The photos sho... See More
Early medical periodical...
Item #637486
September 23, 1831
THE JOURNAL OF HEALTH, "Conducted by an Association of Physicians" as printed in the masthead, Philadelphia, September 28, 1831 Among the articles within are: "The Russian Cholera"; "Causes of the Epidemic Cholera"; "Syrp of Milk"; "The Acclimating Principle of Plants"; "The Pleasures of a Canter"; & more.
Six... See More
Detailed description of the Missouri Territory...
Item #630009
June 14, 1817
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 14, 1817
* Very early Missouri Territory
Page 2 has 1 12 column headed: "Missouri Territory--A Bid's-Eye View of the Missouri Territory" which is a very nice, detailed "travelogue" of the area, several years before statehood. Very fine reading.
Fours pages, never-trimmed margins, nice condition.... See More
Focused on the infancy years of the film industry... Magician Charles Carter...
Item #630002
August 07, 1909
THE NEW YORK CLIPPER, August 7, 1909 A great issue on the entertainment industry with much on the earliest years of moving pictures plus a great deal on vaudeville and burlesque as well. The ads & notices includes the names of hundreds in the industry at the time, with many photos as well.
The front page has a photo of Chas. J. Carter, a magician who got his start at the age of twelve. ... See More
Molly Maguires... Anarchy In The Coal Regions Of Pennsylvania...
Item #630001
February 06, 1875
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, February 6, 1875 A fullpage inside has seven illustrations: "Anarchy In The Coal Regions Of Pennsylvania.--Scenes About Pottsville Among the 'Molly Maguires.'" which shows Mt. Laffey Road where many of the Molly murders occurred, plus one of the "Miners' Homes, Neat Mine-Hill Gap". Also a halfpage "A Drinking-Saloon In Montre... See More
Brigham Young arrested in 1871..
Item #630000
October 09, 1871
ONEIDA CIRCULAR, Oneida, New York, October 9, 1871
* Mormon Leader
* Mormon Leader
* Brigham Young Arrested for Adultery
* 1st Report
A small size newspaper from the famous Oneida Community in New York, an early "commune" in experimental living. Various religiously-themed content but a bit of reporting of news of the day as well. An interesting title from this interesting
A small size newspaper from the famous Oneida Community in New York, an early "commune" in experimental living. Various religiously-themed content but a bit of reporting of news of the day as well. An interesting title from this interesting
The new American states struggling with money issues...
Item #629968
June 01, 1787
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1787 Included near the back is nearly half a page headed: "American News" which begins: "The present state of America is rather to be deplored than envied..." concerning its financial situation, including; "...America, like every other rising state, must have much to struggle with before it can arrive at opulence...".
Inc... See More
News from America...
Item #629967
March 01, 1787
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1787
* 18th century reader's digest
* Early America reports
Included near the back is nearly a full page of: "American News", beginning with mention that Virginia has created duties on imports, with details. From New York is mention that: "Congress have lately concluded a negociation with the Court of Lisbon in respect of tra... See More
On the growth of the new American republic...
Item #629964
February 01, 1787
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1787 Included are over 3 pages taken up with: "Judge Pendleton's Animated Charge to Grand Juries of South Carolina" which is prefaced with a note: "Those who have attended to the revolutions of empires, and marked the slow progress of infant states towards greatness, will not be surprised that all the unhappy consequences have ha... See More
Nice print of Dromoland Castle...
Item #629941
SUPPLEMENT FOR THE YEAR 1795 for Gentleman's Magazine, England. Within this supplement issue, which was published at the end of the year, are various articles concerning the United Kingdom & elsewhere. Perhaps the best content would be the two plates called for, one being a nice print of "Dromoland Castle" and the other showing the "Old Church at Paddington" and "T... See More
Corsica... William the Lion... America beefs up military...
Item #629924
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1794* Island of Corsica
* American military
* William the Lion, King of Scotland
Included are: "Description of Corsica" which takes over a full page; "William the Lion, King of Scotland" which includes a full page print of him (see); and a small item near the back includes: "The Americans, with the best disposition... See More
Genereal Paoli's speech in Corsica...
Item #629879
SUPPLEMENT FOR THE YEAR 1790 for Gentleman's Magazine, England. Within this supplement issue, which was published at the end of the year, is a: "General Paoli's Speech in the General Assembly of Corsica", the celebrated general from Corsica. This speech is prefaced in part: "General Paoli, whose public & private virtues...in favour of the liberty of Corsica, have merited... See More
Peace with the Indians...
Item #629875
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1790 Included near the back is a bit of news headed: "America" which includes: "...that a permanent peace had been concluded betwixt the native Indians in the back settlements & Congress..." and also: "...letters from Kentucky...an account of the capture of several boats on the river Ohio by the Shawanese Indi... See More
Limiting those to be carried outside a stagecoach...
Item #629873
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1790 Among the articles: "An Abstract of an Act for Limiting the Number of Persons to be Carried on the Outside of Stage-Coaches & other Carriages" "A Paralytic Cured by Electricity" and much more.Included are the 3 full page plates called for (see).
Complete in 96 pages, 5 by 8 inches, full title/contents page ... See More
Admiral Hood & the siege of Toulon...
Item #629872
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1793 The prime content would be the various letters and articles concerning the Siege of Toulon, and Admiral Samuel Hood's taking of the city (see hyperlink for details). Included are 3 letters signed in type: Hood.Included are both full page plates called for, one showing very early coins.
Complete in 96 pages, 5 by 8 inches, ful... See More
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands... fire engine...
Item #629761
April 10, 1852
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, April 10, 1852 This title was formatted much like the more popular "Harper's Weekly" being tabloid-size with several pages of prints. This title actually precedes Harper's, which did not begin publication until 1857.
Within this issue are prints captioned: "View of the Island of St. Thomas, West Indies"; "Market Place, At
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Within this issue are prints captioned: "View of the Island of St. Thomas, West Indies"; "Market Place, At
Rare title from the early Oneida Community...
Item #629759
August 11, 1849
THE SPIRITUAL MAGAZINE, Oneida Reserve, (New York), August 11, 1849 "The Oneida Community was in many ways the most radical social & sexual experiment in American history, founded in central New York by John Humphrey Noyes & a small band of Christian perfectionists in March, 1848. This community, which had evolved during the 1840's from an earlier group association in Putney... See More
Spanish language Phoenix newspaper reports Diamondbacks as champs...
Item #629745
November 07, 2001
LA VOZ, Phoenix, Arizona, Nov. 7, 2001
* Arizona Diamondbacks are champions
* World Series of baseball (final game)
This is a Spanish language newspaper reporting the Arizona Diamondbacks winning the Major League World Series with a bold headline: "GRACIAS D-BACKS ! " and a huge celebratory photo (see).
The complete issue, very nice, clean condition.... See More
First astronauts introduced... John Glenn & Alan Shepard...
Item #629661
April 10, 1959
PRATT DAILY TRIBUNE, Pratt, Kansas, April 10, 1959
* Alan Shepard & John Glenn
* 1st Astronauts introduced
This 10 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Spacemen Stay Calm" which tells of the names of future U.S. astronauts. Other news and advertisements are within.
Some tape mends does not affect mentioned report. A few small bindin
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* Alan Shepard & John Glenn
* 1st Astronauts introduced
This 10 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Spacemen Stay Calm" which tells of the names of future U.S. astronauts. Other news and advertisements are within.
Some tape mends does not affect mentioned report. A few small bindin
Battle od Aachen... World War II...
St. Louis Cardinals win 1944 World Series...
Item #629657
October 10, 1944
MORNING CALL, Allentown, Pennsylvania, October 10, 1944 See the photos for the front page headline announcing that the St. Louis Cardinals had won the 1944 World Series. The box score is included on the front page as well. A full-banner headline states: "Yanks Cut Last Nazi Escape Road Out of Aachen", with the subhead: "All Counter-attacks Repulsed In Sealing Off City; C... See More
Death of Teddy Roosevelt'd oldest son Quentin...
Item #629656
July 18, 1918
THE KANSAS CITY JOURNAL, Kansas City, Missouri, July 18, 1918 A single-column headline states: "No Official Report of Roosevelt Death", with subhead: "Washington Waits on Pershing's Communique, Delayed in Transmission". This is the report of Colonel Theodore (Teddy ) Roosevelt's son, Quentin, as they were awaiting news from Europe as he "may not have fa... See More
12th Street riot (Detroit) of 1967....
Item #629654
July 24, 1967
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, July 24, 1967
* 12th Street Riot, Detroit, Michigan
This 18 page newspaper has a two line, two column headline on the front page: "Detroit Ripped By Race Riots". Other news of the day throughout.Minor margin browning, otherwise in nice condition.
* 12th Street Riot, Detroit, Michigan
This 18 page newspaper has a two line, two column headline on the front page: "Detroit Ripped By Race Riots". Other news of the day throughout.Minor margin browning, otherwise in nice condition.
source: wikipedia: The 12th Street Riot in Detroit began in the early morning ho
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Railroad Strike of 1946....
Item #629653
May 18, 1946
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, May 18, 1946
* The great railroad strike of 1946
* President Harry Truman speaks
This 20 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page:
* STRIKE CALL STANDS AS U. S. SEIZES RAILS
with subhead.
Tiny binding holes along the spine, little rubbing and wear at central fold, otherwise good.... See More
Photos of man in Space...
Item #629651
June 09, 1965
RECORD AMERICAN, Boston, Massachusetts, June 9, 1965
The front page of this issue has a photograph of astronaut Ed White in space with a headline reading: "7 Picture Pages - Space Capers".
This issue is in relatively good condition and is complete in approximately 64 pages.
Peary discovers the North Pole...
Item #629625
September 08, 1909
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, September 8, 1909
* Robert Peary finds the North Pole
The front page has a nice account on the finding of the North Pole by Robert E. Peary, with one column headlines that include: "ON TOP OF WORLD PEARY STOOD BEFORE COOK", "In Dispatch Published in London he Claims Priority of Discovery" and more (see photos).
You get the complete 12... See More
1922 Astoria, Oregon fire disaster...
Item #629455
December 08, 1922
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, December 8, 1922
* Astoria, Oregon fire disaster
* Clatsop County
The front page has a two column heading: "FIFTEEN MILLIONS LOSS IN BLAZE AT ASTORIA, ORE." with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the Astoria, Oregon downtown fire disaster.
Other news of the day. Complete in 20 pages, light toning, some margin wear, mainly along the right si... See More
Tony Blair wins again... in a London newspaper...
Item #629351
June 19, 2001
INTERNATIONAL EXPRESS, London, England, June 13-19, 2001
* Tony Blair re-elected as Prime Minister
* First Labour P.M. to serve two consequtive full terms
* The youngest Prime Minister in over 150 years wins again
This tabloid-size displayable issue has on the cover: "WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS!", with subhead: "Blair romps home and casts Hague's crushed Tories into elec... See More
William Chapman Ralston suicide...
Item #629330
September 01, 1875
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, September 1, 1875
* Bank of California failure
* William Chapman Ralston suicide ?
The front page has an article headed: "CALIFORNIA" "The Funeral Of Ralston-The Financial Situation-The Bank Failure" and more.
Complete in 4 pages, irregular along the spine, a little light foxing, otherwise nice.... See More
The Molly Maguire case...
Item #629257
October 11, 1878
BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Pennsylvania, Oct. 11, 1878
* Molly Maguires
Near the bottom of the front page is a brief article headed: "Molly Maguire Cases" with a Sunbury dateline, noting: "Judge Rockefeller refused to grant a new trial to the Mollies Peter McManus and John O'Neill, the murderers of Frederick Hesser..." with just a bit more (see). This is followed by... See More
1866 great fire of Portland, Maine...
Item #629243
July 05, 1866
THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 5, 1866
* Portland, Maine fire disaster
* Early 1st report coverage
Page 5 has a one column heading: "Great Fire In Portland" with subhead.(see) A early 1st report here giving the brief coverage near the start of the fire.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.
Honoring Horatio Nelson... Wilberforce on slavery...
Item #629229
SUPPLEMENT FOR THE YEAR 1797 for Gentleman's Magazine, England. Within this supplement issue, which was published at the end of the year, is a report beginning: "Mr. Wilberforce said that it were only wasting the time of the House to go to any length into a subject which had already undergone such full & frequent discussions...suffered themselves to be influenced by their feelings; it... See More
Analyzing the sneeze...
Item #629228
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, England, December, 1799 Among the many articles is a very curious one: "A Dissertation on Sneezing: Custom of Blessing Those who Sneeze - Its practical Utility" which takes several pages. Various news reports as well, mostly concerning England.Included are both plates called for, one of which shows a castle (see).
Complete in 86 pages, full ti... See More
American news... Resuscitating a drowned person...
Item #629227
December 01, 1793
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, England, December, 1793 Among the many articles is: "Means for the Recovery of Persons Apparently Drowned" which takes a full page. Near the back are various news reports including items headed: "American Intelligence" which takes over half a page. Most of this content is political related, plus there is a report of the abatement of the Yello... See More
Troubling relations between the United States and France...
Item #629198
November 01, 1799
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, England, November, 1799 Under: "Review of New Publications nearly 4 pages are taken up with: "A Short Account of the Principal Proceedings of Congress...& a Sketch of the State of Affairs Between the United States and France in July, 1798". It begins: "The short account of the exertions, both defensive and offensive of the American States... See More
Drs. Josephly Priestley leaves America for England...
Item #629197
October 01, 1799
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, England, October, 1799 Included is an interesting article on the famed Dr. Joseph Priestley (see hyperlink), which includes: "The announce of Dr. .Priestley's intended return to Great Britain, after his little trip to America, will, of course, excite some degree of astonishment on this side of the water...Dr. Priestley at that time certainly did not app... See More
Item #629196
September 01, 1799
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, England, September, 1799 A generic issue with no content with writing about. Includes both of the plates called for.
Complete in 96 pages, full title/contents page with an engraving of St. John's Gate, 5 by 8 inches, nice condition.
This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting unt... See More
Item #629194
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1799 A generic issue with no content with writing about. Includes both of the plates called for.Complete in 88 pages, full title/contents page with an engraving of St. John's Gate, 5 by 8 inches, nice condition.
This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907. ... See More
Item #629190
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1791 A generic issue with no content with writing about. Includes one of the two plates called for.Complete in 96 pages, full title/contents page with an engraving of St. John's Gate, 5 by 8 inches, nice condition.
This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907.... See More
Brothers of Louis XVI try to dethrone him?
Item #629188
November 01, 1791
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, England, November, 1791 Near the back is a: "Proclamation of the Brothers of the King of France - To dispel the Suspicions which have Arisen of their Intention to Dethrone their Brother" (see). There is also a short bit of "American Intelligence" reporting a terrible fire in New York City (see).
Lacking both of the plates called for.
Comple... See More
Yellow Fever ravages cities in the United States...
Item #629187
November 01, 1797
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, England, November, 1797 Near the back is a brief bit of news headed: "America" which reports on the: "...horrid ravages lately made by the Yellow Fever in Philadelphia, Baltimore, new Providence, etc., etc..." with ore (see).
Included are both full page plates called for.
Complete in 88 pages, full title/contents page with an engraving of S... See More
Item #629185
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1797 A generic issue with no content with writing about. Includes both plates called for.Complete in 88 pages, full title/contents page with an engraving of St. John's Gate, 5 by 8 inches, nice condition.
This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907. ... See More
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