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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 American Legion's disabled veterans' fund...".
*A volume one issue of a very short-lived title as Gregory notes

This is a genuine check written on the "Otsego County Bank" of Cooperstown, New York dated Nov. 24, 1837. Included is the amount of $100 in the lower left corner with a signature in the lower right. There is a nice engraving of an eagle with an olive branch in its beak. An orange bank cancellation at the center.
An early financial item & great to have from this town famous as the home of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Measures 2 1/4 by 5 1/2 inches, very nice condition.

THE SOUTHERN PHILATELIST, Charleston, South Carolina, March, 1890  A monthly magazine themed on stamp collecting. Has 24 pages plus the outer wrappers, 5 3/4 by 9 inches, still in nice condition. 

THE BINNACLE, S.S. Ryndam, April 26, 1927  Subtitled: "Published Daily at Sea by The Floating University."  An interesting little "in-house" newspaper published on board the ship of this early floating university that traveled the world. 
Four pages, lightly inked library stamp in an upper corner, 9 1/2 by 12 1/2 inches, good condition.

AMERICAN FARMER, Baltimore, Maryland, Sept. 29, 1820 Subtitled: "Rural Economy, Internal Improvements, Prices Current" which pretty much describes the content within.
Eight pages, 9 by 10 3/4 inches, very nice condition.

AMERICAN FARMER, Baltimore, Maryland, Nov. 17, 1820 Subtitled: "Rural Economy, Internal Improvements, Prices Current" which pretty much describes the content within.
One article: "Manner of Preserving Eggs Perfectly Fresh for 12 Months". Nearly 2 pages are taken up with a huge: "Table to Shew At a Glance the Number of Hills or Plants Contained in an Acre of Land".
Eight pages, 9 by 10 3/4 inches, very nice condition.

THE STARS &  STRIPES, the New York & London edition, Nov. 26, 1943  In the masthead is: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations".
Among many front reports: "Russians Push Germans Back After Halting Big Panzer Drive On Soviet Flank in Kiev Salient" "Maries Kill 4,000 Jabs, Capture Isle" and much more. 
Four pages, tabloid size, archival mend at the blank spine, nice condition.

THE STARS &  STRIPES, the New York & London edition, Nov. 27, 1943  In the masthead is: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations".
Among many front reports: "U.S. Keeps Up Huge Bombing of Reich" "Northwest German y Is Blasted: RAF Hits At Berlin, Frankfort" and much more. 
Four pages, tabloid size, archival mend at the blank spine, nice condition.

THE STARS & STRIPES, the New York & London edition, Nov. 25, 1943  In the masthead is: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations".
Among many front reports: "Latest Raid Leaves  Berlin and Inferno" "Nazi Press Screams For Revenge as Vast Fires Sweep Capital" "Hell Comes to Berlin" and much more. 
Eight pages, tabloid size, nice condition.

THE VICTORY NOTE, "Published by the Government Loan Organization Second Federal Reserve District", New York, April 26, 1919  This is the volume 1, number 6 issue of a little paper focused on "victory loans" from just after the end of World War I.
Four pages, 9 1/4 by 12 1/4 inches, very nice condition.

Monthly Supplement of THE PENNY MAGAZINE, London, Nov. 30, 1833  This entire issue is focused on: "The Commercial History Of A Penny Magazine--No. III", and more generally the history of printing since the 16th century. There are several related prints throughout.
Complete in 8 pages, disbound, 7 by 11 inches, good condition.

UNITED STATES' WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, Washington, D.C., Feb. 14, 1831  Published by the famed Duff Green, he took an intensely partisan stance in this newspaper, incorporating crude humor & vehement attacks & accusations against Jackson's opponents. Following Andrew Jackson's election in 1828 this paper briefly became the primary organ of Jackson's administration, & would take an increasingly pro-slavery position over the course of the 1830's.
Devoid of any advertisements, politics was the focus of…

THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, April 13, 1802.  This title existed for 7 years, this being a volume 1 issue. 
It was one of several weeklies of the early 19th century. Mott describes them: "Most of the weeklies were low-priced, quarto in size, and designed for entertainment; frequently they combined politics and news with literature. Moreover, they were quite free in the matter of helping themselves to whatever crumbs might fall from other literary tables, and thus became…

THE EVENING FIRESIDE, Philadelphia, Jan. 11, 1806  This was a short-lived paper existing only from December, 1804 thru December, 1806.
It was one of several weeklies of the early 19th century. Mott describes them: "Most of the weeklies were low-priced, quarto in size, and designed for entertainment; frequently they combined politics and news with literature. Moreover, they were quite free in the matter of helping themselves to whatever crumbs might fall from other literary tables, and thus…

THE BINNACLE, S.S. Ryndam, Feb. 18, 1927  Subtitled: "Published Daily at Sea by The Floating University."  An interesting little "in-house" newspaper published on board the ship of this early floating university that traveled the world. 
Four pages, lightly inked library stamp in an upper corner, 9 1/2 by 12 1/2 inches, good condition.

THE PANAMA CANAL RECORD, Balboa Heights, Canal Zone, Feb. 27, 1928  A little magazine noted as the: "Official Publication of the Panama Canal" with a wealth of data concerning the canal and its use including several charts on what is passing through the canal.
Complete in 16 pages, 6 by 9 inches, library stamp at the top, very nice condition.

Background: The Panama Canal Record was an official weekly newspaper-style publication issued by the U.S.-run Panama Canal administration from its…

OCEAN TIMES, R.M. S. Queen Mary, North Atlantic Edition, June 18, 1961  An interesting newspaper printed on board this famous ship. Various news of the day with ads focused on vacationers to Europe.
Sixteen pages, 11 by 14 inches, very nice condition.

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 front page has a bit noting: "Christy Mathewson, of baseball fame, was recently named one of the trustees of the American Legion's disabled veterans' fund...".
A volume one issue of a very short-lived title as Gregory…

THE TIMES, London, England, 1797  Perhaps the most revered newspaper in the world, it began in 1785 under the title "The Daily Universal Register", adopting its modern name on January 1, 1788.
An opportunity for a very nice issue of this iconic title with a decorative red-ink tax stamp at the top.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, very nice condition.

THE SUN, London, England, 1799  A fine issue of a typical late 18th century newspaper, the top of the masthead containing a decorative, red-inked tax stamp. Much news of the day and ads as well.
Four pages, good condition. 

STANDARD PHONOGRAPHIC VISITOR, New York, June 22, 1868  A very curious little periodical with a very decorative masthead themed on shorthand--unusual as such. "Phonography" was another word for a system of phonetic shorthand, invented by Sir Isaac Pitman in 1837. Included within are 12 pages of shorthand.
Twenty pages, 5 by 7 inches, great condition.

CHILDREN'S WORK FOR CHILDREN, Philadelphia, March, 1890  This was  small publication: "published monthly with the sanction of the Board of Foreign Missions of the Presbyterian Church" as noted on the back page.
Twenty pages, 6 by 8 inches, good condition.

THE WEEKLY MAGNET, Chicago, Sept. 4, 1881  A story newspaper seemingly meant for children. Four pages, good condition.

AMERICAN MACHINIST, New York, April 21, 1883  Printed in the masthead: "A Journal For Machinists, Engineers, Founders, Boiler Makers, Pattern Makers and Blacksmiths'".
As the title would suggest, a periodical for machinists and others who are mechanically minded. Similar to Scientific American in content and format.
Several illustrations within the reports with many illustrated ads near the back.
Sixteen pages, 10 1/2 by 14 1/2 inches, very nice condition.

THE MONTHLY ROSE BUD, Philadelphia, July 1, 1869  An uncommon little newspaper with an eclectic mix of content, but it seems to focus on various health-related products and issues for women.
Four pages, 9 1/2 by 11 3/4 inches, various wear at the fold & margins, light dirtiness.

STROUT'S BUGGY-SEAT CONFIDENCES, Boston, April, 1909  A curious little publication by and for those working for the Strout real estate company. 
Printed on coated stock paper, very nice condition, pin holes at the blank spine from disbinding.
Eight pages measuring 10 by 7 inches, tiny pinholes at the blank spine, very bice condition.

THE BINNACLE, S.S. Ryndam, April 9, 1927  Subtitled: "Published Daily at Sea by The Floating University."  An interesting little "in-house" newspaper published on board the ship of this early floating university that traveled the world. 
Four pages, lightly inked library stamp in an upper corner, 9 1/2 by 12 1/2 inches, good condition.

THE MUSICAL WORLD & NEW YORK MUSICAL TIMES, Dec. 3, 1853  As the title suggests, a little paper focused on the world of music from before the Civil War. 
Twelve pages plus the 4 pages of the outer wrapper, 8 3/4 by 11 1/2 inches, very nice condition.

THE BINNACLE, S.S. Ryndam, April 2, 1927  Subtitled: "Published Daily at Sea by The Floating University."  An interesting little "in-house" newspaper published on board the ship of this early floating university that traveled the world. 
Four pages, lightly inked library stamp in an upper corner, 9 1/2 by 12 1/2 inches, good condition.

This is an: ARMY TALKS EXTRA edition, May 9, 1945, just after the end of the war in Europe. The lead article begins: "The German armies have been completely crushed in battle; you and the millions of other U.S. and Allied soldiers have won the greatest military victory in history..." with much more.
Much of the balance of the issue is focused on the redeployment of the soldiers, and how to process the forms.
Four pages, various wear & some tears at the margins, rubbing at the folds.

THE REXALL MAGAZINE, March, 1946  A little magazine done by a drug store company, mostly entertainment or house-related items with ads for products that could be purchased at any Recall Drug Store.
Sixteen pages, 7 1/2 by 10 inches, minor wear, good condition.

THE BINNACLE, S.S. Ryndam, March 26, 1927  Subtitled: "Published Daily at Sea by The Floating University."  An interesting little "in-house" newspaper published on board the ship of this early floating university that traveled the world. 
Four pages, lightly inked library stamp in an upper corner, 9 1/2 by 12 1/2 inches, good condition.

High-resolution digital image of the NEW YORK JOURNAL AMERICAN--EXTRA, Sept. 1, 1939 (dramatic front page)

* World War II begins -- initial start
* Adolf Hitler defies the World

STANDARD PHONOGRAPHIC VISITOR, New York, March 22, 1869  A very curious little periodical with a very decorative masthead, themed on shorthand--unusual as such. "Phonography" was another word for a system of phonetic shorthand, invented by Sir Isaac Pitman in 1837. Included within are 12 pages of shorthand.
Twenty pages, 5 by 7 inches, great condition.

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 front page has a bit noting: "Christy Mathewson, of baseball fame, was recently named one of the trustees of the American Legion's disabled veterans' fund...".
A volume one issue of a very short-lived title as Gregory…

THE BINNACLE, S.S. Ryndam, March 14, 1927  Subtitled: "Published Daily at Sea by The Floating University."  An interesting little "in-house" newspaper published on board the ship of this early floating university that traveled the world. 
Four pages, lightly inked library stamp in an upper corner, 9 1/2 by 12 1/2 inches, good condition.

High Resolution digital image of the 2nd-ever Crossword Puzzle published by THE NEW YORK TIMES - from the Magazine Section, February 22, 1942 

* 2nd-ever crossword puzzle
* includes answers to the 1st-ever puzzle

This 600 DPI digital image from an original Magazine Section provides the second crossword puzzle in the history of this famed newspaper, along with the answers to their 1st-ever puzzle.
These puzzles have been a staple of the Sunday Times since 1942.

The images shown are…

THE MYRTLE, Boston, Massachusetts, April 21, 1877

* Published by "Universalist Publishing House"

Illustrations throughout this little newspaper which has a religious theme. Published by the "Universalist Publishing House". A decorative and ornate masthead.
Measures approximately 9 by 7 inches and contains 8 pages. Nice condition.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, 1866-1899

* Great for gift-giving at a highly discounted price
* Wonderful way to introduce someone to the hobby
* An 1800’s original with woodcut prints

* A LIMIT of 5 issues per buyer

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*** Photos show a pair of issues to merely provide multiple examples. This listing is for a single issue.

An authentic issue of this famous illustrated newspaper selected by our staff and guaranteed to be complete (16…

STARS & STRIPES, London Edition, Nov. 27, 1944  This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead. Penciled at the top is "War Dept."
The front page reports: "450 B29s Set Fires In Osaka, Main Jap Industrial Center" "Truman Sees More Men Ion Pacific Than in Europe" " Yank Link-Up Threatens End Of Okinawa" "Begin Trying Civilians For War Crimes" and more, including on inside pages.
Four pages, tabloid-size, nice condition.

STARS & STRIPES, Italy Edition, Nov. 27, 1944  This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead. 
The front page reports: "Alexander New MTO Chief" "Yanks Inch Onto Plain of Cologne" "Bonomi Coalition Government Quits" and more, including reports on inside pages.
Eight pages, tabloid-size, irregular at the blank spine, good condition.

STARS & STRIPES, Italy Edition, Nov. 29, 1944  This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead. 
The front page reports: "Heavy Rains Slow Yank Leyte Drive" "American Bombers Hit Other Isles In Philippines" "Allies Press For Control Of KeyLines" "East Front Quiet Has Nazis Worried" & much more, including on inside pages.
Eight pages, tabloid-size, a bit irregular at the blank spine, good condition.

STARS & STRIPES, Italy Edition, Dec. 2, 1944  This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead. 
The front page reports: "Big Saar Valley City Falls" "Saarunion Taken; Resistance Mounts" "Red Army Takes Eger, In Hungary" "Indians Troops Again On 5th Army Front" and much more, including on inside pages
Eight pages, tabloid-size, irregular at the blank spine, good condition.

STARS & STRIPES, Italy Edition, Dec. 4, 1944  This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead. 
The front page reports: "Yanks Enter Gateways To Cologne And Saar" "8th May Try Bypass Plan At Ravenna""Russians 75 Miles From Austria Line" "Nazis Now Threaten To Ignore All Rules" "Saar River Crossed In New Attack" and more.
Eight pages, tabloid-size, a bit irregular at the blank spine, good condition.

STARS & STRIPES, Italy Edition, Dec. 5, 1944  This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead. 
The front page reports: "Greek Civil War Looms; Martial Law Is Declared" "3rd Forces Second Crossing Of Saar" "Allies Hold Over Half of Hungary" and more, including reports on inside pages.
Eight pages, tabloid-size, nice condition.

STARS & STRIPES, Italy Edition, Dec. 8, 1944  This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead. 
The front page reports: "Yank Units Four Miles From Saar Coal Capital" "Red Army Moves 95 Miles In 7 Days" "Nazis Flee North of Ravenna" and more. Much on the inside pages as well.
Eight pages, tabloid-size, a bit irregular at the spine, good condition.

STARS & STRIPES, London Edition, June 26, 1945  This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead. Penciled at the top is "War Dept."
The front page reports: "U.S. Will Base B29s On Okinawa, Step Up Bomb Load and Raids" "8th AF Bombers, Fighters Fly Over to 'Occupy' Reich" "lChutists Land To Choke Off Japs on Luzon" and more, including inside pages.
Four pages in total, tabloid-size, nice condition.

STARS & STRIPES, London Edition, June 27, 1945  This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead. Penciled at the top is "War Dept."
The front page reports: "GIs, Guerrillas Tighten Vise On Luzon Japs" "B29s Batter 10 Jap Factories" "Ground Forces Slated For Most Discharges" and more, including inside pages.
Four pages in total, tabloid-size, nice condition.

STARS & STRIPES, London Edition, June 28, 1945  This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead. Penciled at the top is "War Dept."
The front page reports: "Stettinius Out; Gets League Job" "Byrnes May Get Post as State Chief" "245,000 GIs Left in UK To Leave Fast--Koenig" and more, inside as well.
Four pages in total, tabloid-size, nice condition.

STARS & STRIPES, London Edition, July 2, 1945  This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead. Penciled at the top is "War Dept."
The front page reports: "U.S. Seizes Kume Island, 50 Mi. West of Okinawa" "Japan, China Battered Anew By Air Fleets" "July 4 Will See Yanks in Berlin" & much more. Much war reporting inside as well.
Eight pages, tabloid-size, nice condition.