Airship Roma disaster in 1922...
Item #677950
February 23, 1922
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass., February 23, 1922
* Airship Roma disaster
* Norfolk, VA crash
The front page has a four column headline: "BREAKDOWN OF CONTROLS CAUSE OF 'ROMA' DISASTER", with lengthy subheading and supporting coverage which continues on an inside page.
Other news of the day with period advertising is found throughout. Complete in 8 pages, some brownin... See More
32 total points scored in one hockey match... NHL Record...
Item #677948
February 19, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 19, 1936
* New York Americans vs. Montreal Maroons
* Record breaking game for points scored
Page 23 has the banner headline: "Deluge of Goals Produces Draw Between Americans and Maroon Six", with related subheads, supporting coverage, the lineup and the scoring chart. This tells of the record breaking game of 32 total points scored between the New Yor... See More
The 1917 Mattoon, Illinois (and surrounding area) tornado outbreak...
Item #677944
May 28, 1917
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Atlanta, Georgia, May 28, 1917
* Mattoon, IL tornado outbreak
* One of the deadliest tornado sequences on record
The front page has the displayable banner headline: "OVER 200 DEAD, 1000 HURT, LOSS $5,000,000", with several related subheadings and supporting text. This multi-day tornado event remains one of the deadliest on record.
Other news, sports and ... See More
General Sherman pressing General Hood... Slocum possesses Atlanta...
Item #677943
October 19, 1864
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 19, 1864
* General William T. Sherman
* General William T. Sherman
* Atlanta, Georgia
The frontpage headlines include: "GEN. SHERMAN'S ARMY", "Hood Trying To Escape", "Sherman Pressing Him Closely", "Gen. Slocum in Possession of Atlanta", and much more. See images for details. Additional Civil War-themed content found
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1863 Tuscumbia, Alabama... Enrollment of the Blacks...
Item #677942
April 30, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, April 30, 1863 Among the front page single-column heads are: "Opelousas Captured by Gen. Banks", "Immense Captures by Our Forces", "Charleston Still Threatened by Our Forces", "Progress of the Enrollment of the Blacks", "The Rebel Raid In Missouri", "Surprise & Defeat of Marmaduke's Advance Guard", "The ... See More
Capture of Pensacola Florida, during the Seminole War...
Item #677921
July 25, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 25, 1818 The prime content is a detailed report of the capture of Pensacola, Florida during the Seminole Indian war. American forces were led by Andrew Jackson who felt Pensacola was being used by the Seminoles for strikes against America.
Also a very lengthy & detailed report on the death and funeral of General Richard Montgomery.
Sixteen pa... See More
The President declares the war to be over(?)... War in the Chesapeake...
Item #677919
July 02, 1814
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 2, 1814 Page three has an interesting item: "A Proclamation", signed in type by the President: James Madison which declares the war with Great Brittan to be over. However, upon further inspection, the article above headed, "The Turnpike Road to Peace", makes it clear this is merely a proclamation being suggested to the President ... See More
1862 - Brunswick, Georgia... Port Royal...
Item #677857
April 02, 1862
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 2, 1862
* Port Royal
* Port Royal
* Brunswick, Georgia
The front page has: "FROM THE SOUTHERN COAST", "AFFAIRS AT PORT ROYAL", "The Development of Union Sentiment in Florida", "Official Account of the Occupation of Brunswick, Georgia", "THE OCCUPATION OF BRUNSWICK", "NEWS FROM THE ADVANCE"
... See More
Sherman's advance.. Nashville, Tennessee...
Item #677856
December 08, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 8, 1864
* William T. Sherman's march to the sea
* Third Battle of Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Among the front page column heads are: "SHERMAN'S PROGRESS", "Rebel Reports of His Whereabouts", "His Cavalry on the Savannah River", "Where He Will Probably Cross that Stream", "Rebel Fe
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Incorporating the city of Pittsfield, Massachusetts...
Item #677855
May 12, 1886
PITTSFIELD EVENING JOURNAL--SUPPLEMENT, Massachusetts, May 12, 1886
* Creating the city charter
* Pittsfield, MA charter
This is a significant "Supplement" issue for the city of Pittsfield, as most of the front page is taken up with:
"THE FULL TEXT" "Of The Proposed City Charter" "An Act to Incorporarte the City of Pittsfield" as the on... See More
Meridian race riot of 1871... Ku Klux Klan...
Item #677854
March 07, 1871
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 7, 1871
* Meridian MS Mississippi
* Race riot - Freedmen
* KKK Ku Klux Klan
The bottom of page 5 has small one column heading: "Fatal Affray In Mississippi", followed by brief text - this being 1st report coverage on the Meridian, Mississippi race riot.
Other news of the day and period advertising is found throughout.
Complete in 8 pages, minor spine wea... See More
Aftermath of the Great Chicago Fire... Nast's "The Tammany Tiger Loose"...
Item #677819
November 11, 1871
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 11, 1871
* Great Chicago Fire of 1871
* Thomas Nast's "The Tammany Tiger Loose"
The full front page is taken up with 9 scenes of: "The Ruined Churches of Chicago". Another full page shows the ruins of Chicago after the fire, plus a half page as well.
The double page centerfold is a very famous political cartoon by Thomas Nas... See More
1795 - Early brewing (for the poor)... account of Baal worship...
Item #677726
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1795 Two of the more interesting items are: a "Cheap Mode For Brewing" and an account of Baal worship in Ireland. Among the additional articles within as noted in the title/index page are: "Mansfield Church--Dr. Jeremy Taylor" "Hints Respecting the Culture of Potatoes" "Private Vices & Public Virtues Contrast... See More
America prohibits the importation of slaves (1807)...
Item #677725
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, March, 1807 Under: "Abstract of Foreign Occurrences" is a brief yet notable report: "The American Congress has passed a bill for the abolition of the slave trade, by a majority of 24---the numbers being ayes 73, noes 49." This refers to the significant "Act Prohibiting Importation of Slaves" which was signed into la... See More
18th century Baltimore... Slave advertisements...
Item #677609
August 04, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Aug. 4, 1798
* Rare 18th century American title
* (3) Slaves advertisements
The ftpg. is taken up with ads including 13 illustrated ship ads and 3 slave related ads. (see)
News of the day with several other advertisements. Four pages in good condition.... See More
Ronald Reagan embraced by Black Conservatives...
Item #677571
October 04, 1981
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 4, 1981 (Magazine Section only)
* The New Black Conservatives
* Cuba trains up next generation of Marxist
This front page has an image of Nathan Wright Jr, Gloria Toote and Arthur Fletcher with the caption: "THE NEW BLACK CONSERVATIVES". Page 20 begins a 4 page article stating in part, "the Republicans are in a tremendous position to make inroads a... See More
Kennedy vs. Nixon...
Item #677568
November 06, 1960
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 6, 1960
* Dramatic coverage 2 days before the 1960 election
* Kennedy vs. Nixon
The front page has: "KENNEDY TOURS CITY AREA, RENEWS PLEDGE FOR PEACE; NIXON SETS 4-HOUR TV TALK", "KENNEDY APPEARS TO LEAD IN STATE; RELIGION A FACTOR", with additional related articles. Coverage then continues on the front page of section 4... See More
Voice of the Nation of Islam... Stokely Carmichael... Mouhammad Ali...
Item #677564
March 17, 1967
MUHAMMAD SPEAKS, Chicago, Illinois, March 17, 1967 This newspaper was one of the most widely-read ever produced by an African American organization. Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad began the publication on May 1960 as a weekly publication. It was distributed nationwide by the Nation Of Islam and covered current events around the world as well as relevant news in African American communities... See More
Betty Davis... "Dark Victory"...
Item #677563
April 20, 1939
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, April 20, 1939
* Glamorous Ad for Betty Davis Movie, "Dark Victory"
On pg. 8 is an article and ad for the new Betty Davis movie: "BLAZING WITH ALL THE BRILLIANT FLAME OF HER GENIUS". The large ad (approximately 10" by 12") shows Miss Davis in full glamour.
News of the day and period advertising are found throughout.
Complete in 2... See More
Laurel & Hardy... Reunion Film coverage...
Item #677561
November 23, 1939
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, November 23, 1939
* Laurel & Hardy Reunited in Their Funniest Feature Length Comedy.
* The Kind of Picture They've Always Wanted to Make
On pg. 10 is an article and ad for the new "Reunion" film staring Laurel & Hardy: "THE FLYING DEUCES". The article also has an accompanying image.
Additionally, there is a large ad for Gullive... See More
Thanksgiving in 1939... Great for display...
Item #677560
November 23, 1939
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, November 23, 1939
* Thanksgiving focus piece written by Chester H. Rowell
On pg. 28 is a full page Thanksgiving piece written by Chester H Rowell, and early leader of the Progressive Movement in California. The piece is titled: "GIVE THANKS THIS DAY !" and is framed by autumnal artwork.
Complete in 30 pages, light toning, small address label on the f... See More
Banned from hotel, Elgin Baylor refuses to play...
Item #677557
January 17, 1959
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 17, 1959
* Elgin Baylor refuses to play in West Virginia
* Negro team members banned from "white's only" hotel
The 1st column of the front page has heading: "Baylor, N.B.A. Star, Balks at Hotel Ban", which states in part: "Elgin Baylor, rookie star of the professional Minneapolis Lakers, refused to play tonight... in protest...&... See More
Terrific map of Eastern Canada...
Item #677462
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1746 * Great Eastern Canada map
* Jacobite Rebellion
Certainly the prime content in this issue is the quite large foldout map titled in the ornate cartouche: "A New Chart of the Coast of NEW ENGLAND, NOVA SCOTIA, NEW FRANCE or CANADA with the Island of Newfoundland, Cape Breton, St. John's, etc...". The map show much great ... See More
Print of the siege of Rhode Island... Treaty with France...
Item #677461
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1779 This issue leads off with reports on the debates in Parliament, which include discussion on the Revolutionary War, including: "...the conduct of the army under the command of Gen. Howe; he seized the opportunity of painting in the blackest colours the ingratitude of the Americans; & concluded with exhorting the House to unanimity in p... See More
Trial of the Andersonville Prison warden...
Item #677460
September 13, 1865
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Sept. 13, 1865 Among the front page column heads are: "THE WERZE TRIAL" [Wirz, the Andersonville prison warden], "List of Witnesses for the Defense" "More Evidence From Union Soldiers" "He Whips More Men Than Gen. Johnston" and: "South Carolina" "Meade & Gillmore at Columbia" "The Cotton Trade at Sava... See More
Earliest newspaper in your collection?
Item #676620
December 21, 1641
NOUVELLES, Paris, France, December 21, 1641 (date is at the bottom of the back page)
* Earliest newspaper in your collection?
The heading roughly translates to: "Ordinary News"." This issue predates the earliest English language newspaper we have in our inventory. It was the "sister" publication of the "Gazette", the very first regular newspaper published i... See More
Reflections upon the military actions of the Revolutionary War...
Item #673675
July 27, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 27, 1782 Page 4 has a portion of letter No. III of a continuing series: "A Brief Memorial Upon the American War..." which reflects upon the events of the Revolutionary War in nice detail, taking all of pg. 4 & over half of page 5.
More war news on pg. 6 including an item relating to the controversial Huddy/Asgill Affair, and also menti... See More
Reflections upon the military actions of the Revolutionary War...
Item #673674
July 27, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 27, 1782 Page 4 has a portion of letter No. III of a continuing series: "A Brief Memorial Upon the American War..." which reflects upon the events of the Revolutionary War in nice detail, taking all of pg. 4 & over half of page 5.
More war news on pg. 6 including an item relating to the controversial Huddy/Asgill Affair, and also menti... See More
New York pawnbrokers...
Item #673425
May 06, 1875
THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, May 6, 1875 The full ftpg. is a political cartoon of: "The Belligerent Speaker of New York's House of Commons", Jeremiah McGuire.
Among the prints inside are 7 concerning: "New York Pawnbrokers" "The Flower Seller" " 'Rapid Transit' In Berlin" and a few more.
Eight pages, some minor margin tears, nice conditio... See More
Five American newspapers: 1803-1809...
Item #673424
June 13, 1805
(5) Five very early 19th century American newspapers: United States' Gazette, Nov. 27, 1809; Massachusetts Spy, June 15, 1808; Boston Gazette, May 16, 1805; Independent Chronicle, Nov. 23,1807; and New York Herald, Nov. 19, 1803. All five are good "newsy" newspapers of folio size, 4 pages, some margin tears, generally good condition. A nice set of five different, early newspapers.... See More
The first successful magazine in the country...
Item #673423
April 09, 1743
THE CHRISTIAN HISTORY, Boston, April 9, 1743 This was the very first successful magazine in America, preceded by just a few magazines which lasted but a couple of issues--one of which was by Ben Franklin. Even this title lasted but a few short years.
As the subtitle reads: "Containing Accounts of the Propagation & Revival of Religion in Great Britain & America", thi... See More
Frederick Douglass and the 'white radicals'...
Item #673419
October 01, 1866
LANCASTER INTELLIGENCER, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1, 1866 Among the articles: "The Irish Who Vote Now & the Negroes Who Will Vote Soon" and: "Fred. Douglass--How He Was Received by the White Radicals" which is mostly a large quote of his speech in Rochester.
Four pages, very nice condition.
By the Shaker Community...
Item #673417
THE SHAKER, Shakers, New York, and Shaker Village, New Hampshire, September, 1876 A monthly publication "Published By The United Societies" for those in the Shaker community, quite famous today for the style of furniture they produced.Much religious content including: "Our Saviour" "Discipline of Goodness" "Is Woman Any Longer Responsible?" "Spi... See More
Very first automobile advertisement...
Item #673416
September 10, 1898
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, September 10, 1898 A very significant issue in the history of automobiles, as the noted reference work "Kane's Famous First Facts" records that the first automobile advertisement ever published in America is on the back page (not the very first appearance, which was in the July 30, 1898 issue).
The top of the back page has an advertiseme
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Allied propaganda newspaper dropped from planes...
Item #673415
May 22, 1944
NACHRICHTEN FUR DIE TRUPPE, Europe, May 22, 1944 A most fascinating single sheet newspaper, which translates to "News For The Troops", published by the Psychological Warfare Division of the Allied forces and dropped by Allied aircraft over Germany during the closing year of the war. This newspaper/leaflet was created to counter Goebbels' propaganda machine. Notice this dates ab... See More
The D-Day invasion pushes on...
Item #673412
June 09, 1944
DAILY NEWS, New York, June 9, 1944 A nice and large headline from just a few days after D-Day: "INVADERS 11 MI. FROM CHERBOURG" with a photo of: "The first German prisoners taken in the invasion of France...". Much more on this inside.
Complete in 40 pages, tabloid-size, very nice condition.
Very early Charleston...
Item #673410
February 16, 1803
CHARLESTON COURIER, South Carolina, Feb. 16, 1803 A volume I issue (number 34) of this famous title from the South. Various news of the day and a wealth of ads including a back page ad: "'Absented Themselves" with details on: "...two Negro fellow, the one named Champaigne about 45 years old, the other Charles, about 26 years of age..." with further descriptive detail.... See More
Very graphic masthead...
Item #673409
March 22, 1879
THE PIONEER, San Jose, California, March 22, 1879 The masthead notes: "Devoted To The Interests Of The Pioneers of California And the Resources of the Golden State." The masthead is one of the more graphic we ave seen featuring three vignettes, one of settlers traveling, one of a bar, and another of a detailed mining scene.
This title is not recorded in Gregory's "Union L... See More
Notable cartoon on the plight of Jewish refugees...
Item #673405
July 03, 1938
NEW YORK TIMES, July 3, 1938 The top of an inside page (E-3) has a very notable political cartoon concerning the plight of Jewish refugees trying to flee Nazi Germany, notable enough that it is a feature display in the National Holocaust Museum in Washington, D.C.
This cartoon was created in anticipation of the Evian Conference, an idea of President Franklin Roosevelt to be held in France, ... See More
Baseball, this '...most popular & interesting game..."
Item #673403
September 27, 1856
PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Sept. 27, 1856 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 the vol. 1 number 4 issue.
Page 5 has: "Base Ball" which includes a few: "Matches To Come" as well as reports from games played, beginning: &quo... See More
Baseball during the Civil War...
Item #673401
November 30, 1861
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Nov. 30, 1861 On the fourth page under "Out-Door Sports and "Base Ball" is a summary and box score of a game between the Constellation and Waverly clubs played at the grounds of the of the Atlantic Baseball Club, at Bedford Long Island.
There are also the brief summaries and box scores of three other games, including one betwee... See More
Print of a baseball player...
Item #673397
August 18, 1866
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, Aug. 18, 1866 Inside has a nice one column print of baseball player: "G. A. Flagg, Cambridge B.B. Club, Cambridge, Mass." with a related article headed: "Our Base Ball Illustrations" .
The front page has a nice print captioned: "The Town of Heart's Content, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland, the Terminus of the Atlanti... See More
Great horseracing publication...
Item #673393
August 25, 1900
THE SPIRIT OF THE TIMES & SPORTSMAN - Futurity, 1900 A terrific horse racing publication, actually dated inside "Aug. 25, 1900". A great wealth of photos of horses & owners, etc.
Complete in 52 pages, still with the 3 color outer wrapper, great condition.
Dramatic headline from the Spanish-American War...
Item #673392
April 23, 1898
THE BOSTON DAILY GLOBE--The Globe Extra! 8 O'Clock, April 23, 1898 A bold headline with a political cartoon featuring Uncle Sam: "SECOND PRIZE" "U.S. Warships Blockade Ports On Cuban Coast" with other subheads.
Complete in 12 pages but two leaves are bound out of order. Good condition.
Henry Clay's notable Compromise of 1850 speech in the Senate...
Item #673389
February 16, 1850
THE GREENSBOROUGH PATRIOT, Greensboro, North Carolina, Feb. 16 and 23, 1850 This two issue set includes the full text of Henry Clay's famous speech in the Senate on the Compromise of 1850. The speeches were given February 5 and 6.
The entire front page and most of page 2 of the Feb. 16 issue are taken up with the: "Speech of Henry Clay, On His Resolutions Proposing a Compromise of ... See More
Rare, short-lived Texas newspaper from its first capital...
Item #673388
June 23, 1888
THE OLD CAPITOL, Columbia, Texas, June 23, 1888 Yes, Columbia--now known as West Columbia--was the first formal capital of Texas, established in 1836. A quite rare title which existed for less than 2 years. Only one institution has a substantial holding of this title and its file is not complete.
The content is primarily concerning Texas, with a wealth of ads as well.
Included as well is t... See More
A sports-themed newspaper... Large bull fighting print...
Item #673387
January 29, 1859
NEW YORK CLIPPER, Jan. 29, 1859 Basically a sports-themed newspaper with a great, sports-themed masthead. Among the reports inside are: "The Ring" "The Turf" "Fistiana" "Pedestrianism" "The Game of Chess" "Chequers Or Draughts" "The Trigger" "Canine" and more.
The back page has a rather large print of: "Bul... See More
Two issue set: slavery medal, Franklin's speech...
Item #673386
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, A two issue set: February & March, 1788 February issue: Perhaps the most interesting article is: "Dr. Lindsay on Dr. Franklin's Doctrine of Water-spouts" which comments on Ben Franklin's work. This article takes 2 1/2 pages and one of the plates includes prints of various water spouts.
An article: "Edict in Favour... See More
On the death of Abraham Lincoln... A reward for Booth...
Item #673381
April 21, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, April 21, 1865 Pages 1, 4, 5 and 8 are black-bordered in memory of the death of President Lincoln. The first column on the front page has heads: "THE ASSASSINS" "Capture of One of the Murderers" "Atzerot Arrested Near Baltimore" "Booth & the Other Accomplices Still at Large" "Efforts to Secure Their Arrest" "$50... See More
Dedication ceremonies at the Bull Run battlefield...
Item #673379
June 13, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, June 13, 1865 Front page first column heads include: "Bull Run" "The Final Victory on the First Battle Field of the Rebellion" "The Dead Heroes of Manassas" "Interesting Ceremonies of Dedicating the Monuments Marking the Resting Place of Our Braves" "The Herald's Special Report of the Proceedings" "The Rush From Wash... See More
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