Death of Charles De Gaulle, in a Paris newspaper...
Item #717535
November 11, 1970
FRANCE-SOIR, Paris, France, Nov. 11, 1970 The front page is black-bordered and features a large & bold banner headline: "LA MORTE DE DE GAULLE" [The Death of De Gaulle].
Charles DeGaulle was a French general and statesman. He was the leader of Free France (1940–44) and the head of the provisional government of the French Republic (1944–46). In 1958, was elected as ... See More
'Bleeding Kansas' and the shooting of Sheriff Jones...
Item #717003
September 08, 1856
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 8, 1856
* Bleeding Kansas
* Missouri border invasion
* War on slavery
The front page has a 2 1/2 columns of coverage on the "Bleeding Kansas" situation with headings that include: "The Kansas War" "Details of the Fight at Ossawatomie" "Border-Ruffian Accounts" and more.
Eight pages, very nice condition.
... See More
Dale Earnhardt's "Pass in the Grass" NASCAR race...
Item #716951
May 18, 1987
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 18, 1987
* "Pass in the Grass" folklore move
* Dale Earnhardt wins The Winston
* NASCAR all-star stock car racing
* Charlotte Motor Speedway - Concord NC
Page 6 of the sport's section has a three column heading: "Earnhardt Wins Heated Winston" (see images)
Complete with all sections (80+ pages), nice condition.
backgro... See More
From the island of Malta...
Item #716885
April 19, 1841
LLOYD MALTESE, Italy, April 19, 1841 A quite uncommon little newspaper published in the Italian language on the island of Malta. Complete in four pages, 6 by 8 inches, great condition.
AI notes: Lloyd Maltese was a prominent Maltese daily newspaper published primarily in Italian from 1840 until 1978. Established by the Chamber of Commerce, it specialized in maritime and commercial news, s... See More
1875 Mardis Gras in Memphis illlustrations...
Item #716847
February 13, 1875
Here is a double page centerfold engraving from the Feb. 13, 1875 issue of THE DAILY GRAPHIC from New York City. This centerfold contains 17 separate illustrations showing scenes from the Mardi Gras celebration in Memphis, Tennessee. This entire centerfold measures 29 x 21 inches, minor margin wear, nice condition.
background: The 1875 Mardi Gras celebration in Memphis, Tennessee, was a grand c... See More
1864 Battle of Totopotomoy Creek.... Dallas. Georgia...
Item #716846
May 31, 1864
NEW YORK TIRIBUNE, May 31, 1864
* Battle of Totopotomoy Creek
* U.S. Grant vs. R.E. Lee
* Battle of Dallas, Georgia
* William T. Sherman
Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "THE GREAT CONTEST" "Latest Advices From Grant" "Severe Battle With the Enemy on Saturday" "Still Later From Sherman" "A Battle In Georgia"... See More
1934 Northfield Mount Hermon School murder...
Item #716827
September 16, 1934
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. Sept. 16, 1934
* Northfield Mount Hermon School murder
* Unsolved Killing of headmaster Elliot Speer
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "Speer's Killer Still Unknown As Police Comb Murder Scene In Futile Search For Clews" with subheads. (see images) Coverage continues inside with related photo.
Complete 1st section only w... See More
1868 Omnibus Admission Bill passed by Congress...
Item #716639
June 13, 1868
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 13, 1868
* The Omnibus Admission Bill passes
* Post Civil War reconstruction law
* Confederate states back to the Union
The first column of the front page has a report headed: "The Bill to Admit the Southern States Passed by Both Houses" A related item on page 4 is headed: "Passage of the Omnibus Bill" (see images)
Complete wi... See More
1937 Salem, Illinois bus crash disaster....
Item #716613
March 24, 1937
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, March 24, 1937
* Salem, Marion County, Illinois
* Roller derby troupe bus crash disaster
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "17 KILLED AND 5 HURT WHEN BUS UPSETS, BURNS ON HIGHWAY NEAR SALEM, ILL." with subhead and related pictorial showing some of the victims. (see images) First report coverage continues inside with the names of the pa... See More
Preparing for the Civil War...
Item #716600
March 25, 1861
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 25, 1861
* Start of the Civil War close (Fort Sumter)
* Tensions at a boiling point in the South
* Southern slavery and the Confederacy
* History about to be made
Front page first column heads include: "Highly Important News" "The Evacuation of Fort Sumpter Ordered" "Major-Anderson Taking an Inventory Preparatory to Leaving" &q... See More
A displayable 18th century newspaper...
Item #716426
October 18, 1716
THE POST BOY, London, Oct. 18, 1716
* Rare title w/ nice masthead
One of the nicer mastheads of the 18th century as it features two handsome engravings (see). Various news reports from Europe. The back page is mostly filled with advertisements and notices.
Complete as a single sheet newspaper, measures 8 1/4 by 14 inches, very nice condition.
AI notes: The Post Boy was a London new... See More
Gari Melchers death... American artist....
Item #716420
December 01, 1932
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, December 1, 1932
* Gari Melchers death
* American artist
The top of page 18 has a one column heading: "GARI MELCHERS, NOTED PAINTER, DIES IN SOUTH" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with all 32 pages, rag edition in great condition.
AI notes: Gari Melchers (1860–1932) was an American painter known for his realistic and later impressionistic... See More
From 1880 territorial Montana...
Item #716413
October 26, 1880
THE HELENA DAILY HERALD, Montana, Oct. 26, 1880
* Pre statehood Montana
* Rare Old West title
This newspaper is from 9 years before Montana statehood. Contains news of the day with several interesting advertisements.
Four pages, a little irregular along the spine, generally nice.
1961 death of actor Jeff Chandler...
Item #716398
June 18, 1961
THE DETROIT NEWS, June 18, 1961
* Actor Jeff Chandler death
* 1950's Hollywood star
* "Broken Arrow" film fame
The front page has a one column heading: "Movie Star Chandler Dies at 42" with photo. (see images)
Complete with 60+ pages, light toning at them argins, small binding holes along the spine, small library stamp within the masthead, general... See More
Orrin Porter Rockwell, the Mormon bodyguard...
Item #716370
March 25, 1843
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, March 25, 1843
* Porter Rockwell - Utah Territory lawman
* Bodyguard and friend of Joseph Smith arrest
* Mormons - Mormonism - Latter Day Saints
* Attempted murder of Governor Lilburn Boggs
The back page has a small report: "Mormons" noting: "Orrin Porter Rockwell, the Mormon, who has been accused of being the person who attemp... See More
Stan Musial's first Major League game....
Item #716368
September 18, 1941
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, Sept. 18, 1941
* Stan Musial's very 1st MLB baseball game
* St. Louis Cardinals "Stan the Man"
* BEST publication to had ? - rare as such
The front page of the sport's section has a same day, ongoing coverage 2nd game Musial played in after 1 1/2 innings with a heading: "BRAVES 3, CARDINALS 0 (1 1/2 Innings)" and subhead: "MU... See More
Dramatic issue on the bombing of Pearl Harbor... One of the most displayable...
Item #716351
December 08, 1941
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE - EXTRA, Dec. 8, 1941 The ftpg. features a very dramatic headline: "U.S. AT WAR ! " "Japanese Planes Bomb Hawaii; 2 U.S. Battleships Reported Sunk, 350 Soldiers Slain; FDR Goes Before Congress Today!" with many related subheads.
Page 3 has some great graphics including a large map of the Pacific (see).
Complete first section with 18 p... See More
A racist newspaper on the trial of the Lincoln conspirators...
Item #716346
June 24, 1865
NEW YORK WEEKLY DAY-BOOK CAUCASIAN, June 24, 1865 A decidedly racist newspaper which began well before the Civil War & lasted a few years after. As such their reporting on war events provide a contrasting perspective beyond most other Northern newspapers.
Among the reports: "The Assassination Trial" "The Testimony on Both Sides Closed" "The Argument of Reverdy J... See More
Great title - Horace Greeley supports William H. Harrison...
Item #716344
October 24, 1840
THE LOG CABIN, New York, Oct. 24, 1840 The famous campaign newspaper published by Horace Greeley in support of William Henry Harrison in the 1840 election, its success carrying over to many issues beyond the inauguration.
Most of the front page is taken up with: "The Army Bill" which includes the drafting of 200,000 men.
Pages 2 and 3 are mostly taken up with articles concerning ... See More
The South distrusts their own money...
Item #716343
May 26, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, May 26, 1863 A nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy. The front page includes: "Major Mosby's Command" "Col. F.W.M. Holliday" and other items. The back page has a lengthy editorial beginning: "There is no doubt that a large proportion of the present demand for gold is for the purpose of hoarding, and proceeds from a... See More
Over 295 years old...
Item #716333
November 15, 1729
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Nov. 15, 1729
* 18th Century original
* Over 296 years old
This newspaper is 296 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe, with interesting advertisements as well.
This title is the oldest continuously published daily newspaper in the world which began in 1665 and is still in existence today. Complete with 4 pages, measuring about
... See More
* 18th Century original
* Over 296 years old
This newspaper is 296 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe, with interesting advertisements as well.
This title is the oldest continuously published daily newspaper in the world which began in 1665 and is still in existence today. Complete with 4 pages, measuring about
1951 Frank Costello - NYC mob boss...
Item #716304
March 18, 1951
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 18, 1951
* Frank Costello - NYC gangster - mob boss
* Luciano crime family - "The Prime Minister of the Underworld"
* United States Senate Special Committee to Investigate Crime in Interstate Commerce
* Kefauver Hearings
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "COSTELLO, ERICKSON AND ADONIS NAMED IN CONTEMPT MOVE" with subheads. (... See More
New York Yankee pitches a perfect game...
Item #716300
July 19, 1999
DAILY NEWS, New York, July 19, 1999
* David Cone
* Perfect game
* New York Yankees
This tabloid-size newspaper actually as a single sheet, folio size "wrap" to announce the perfect game pitched by Yankee David Cone the day prior, the entire ftpg. take up with a celebratory color photo and huge headline: "PERFECT ! " The reverse of this wrap is on David Cone as wel... See More
Death Of William Seward In 1872....
Item #716292
October 12, 1872
THE NEW YORK HERALD, October 12, 1872
* William H. Seward death - Obsequies
* U.S. Secretary of State under Abraham Lincoln
The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "SEWARD" with subheads. (see images) Text takes up over 2 full columns.
Complete with 12 pages, a little irregular along the spine, generally in nice condition.... See More
Celebrations: Gettysburg... Negroes in Washington... Williamsburg... Society of the Cincinatti...
Item #716291
July 05, 1865
THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 5, 1865
* Cornerstone laid for the Gettysburg monument
Page 5 has: "Gettysburg", "The Celebration Yesterday on the Great Battle Field", "General Howard's Tribute to the Veterans", "Miles O'Reilly's Poem of the Day and Place", and "The Ceremonies of Laying the Corner Stone of the Gettysburg Monument... See More
By the Shaker Community in 1872...
Item #716290
THE SHAKER, Shakers, New York, and Shaker Village, New Hampshire, March, 1872* Uncommon title
A monthly publication "Published By The United Societies" for folks in the Shaker community, quite famous today for the style of furniture they produced. This issue has much religious-related content.
Eight pages measuring 9 1/2 by 13 inches, nice condition.
AI notes: In 1872, t... See More
By famed attorney & politician William Jennings Bryan...
Item #716284
June 16, 1905
THE COMMONER, Lincoln, Nebraska, June 16, 1905 As noted just under the title: "William J. Bryan, Editor & Proprietor". Bryan was an unsuccessful Democratic Presidential nominee in 1896, 1900 and 1908. He was a strong supporter of Prohibition in the 1920s, and energetically attacked Darwinism and evolution, most famously at the Scopes Trial in 1925. Five days after winning the c... See More
1962 Malcolm X vs. Bayard Rustin debate ad...
Item #716226
January 18, 1962
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Jan. 18, 1962
* Malcolm X - civil right movement leader
* African American Muslim Minister activist
* Bayard Rustin - socialism activist - debate ad
The bottom of the back page has a 3 3/4 x 2 inch advertisement for: "'Separation Or Integration' a debate between Malcolm X and Bayard Rustin" at the Community Church i... See More
1984 Judas Priest & Scorpions w/ a early Bon Jovi...
Item #716224
June 05, 1984
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, June 5, 1984
* Judas Priest - Scorpions w/ Bon Jovi (early)
* English heavy metal & German hard rock bands
* Madison Square Garden music concert advertisement
* Banned for life at the famous Manhattan venue
* Rob Halford - Ian Hill - Klaus Meine
Page 72 has a nice full page advertisement for upcoming "Scorpions ... See More
1965 Yoko Ono 's "Cut Piece" art performance...
Item #716223
March 18, 1965
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, March 18, 1965
* Yoko Ono - pre John Lennon - Beatles
* "Cut Piece" art performance - Carnegie Hall
* Fluxus movement - art performances (experimental)
Page 13 has a small advertisement: "YOKO ONO Carnegie Recital Hall" (see image) Not mentioned in the ad, this was for her famous "Cut Piece" performance.... See More
German Ocean Liner SS St. Louis...
"The Voyage of the Damned" ends...
Item #716164
June 18, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 18, 1939..
* German Ocean Liner MS St. Louis
* Jewish refugees are refused in Cuba
* "The Voyage of the Damned" ENDS
The front page has one column heading: "907 REFUGEES END VOYAGE IN ANTWERP" with subhead. (see images)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 40 pages, rag edition, a little spine wear, nice condition.
... See More
The "Rare & Early Newspapers' logo... Civil War reporting... Prince Albert's funeral...
Item #716162
January 04, 1862
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Jan. 4, 1862 The front page has prints: "The Falls of the Riviere Du Loup, In Lower, or Eastern Canada" and: "Riviere Du Loup, or Fraserville, on the St. Lawrence, the Eastern Terminus of the Grand Trunk Railway".
Prints inside include: "The Slidell & Mason Case Argued at the American Bar" "Eruption of Mount Vesuv... See More
Kelsey Outrage of 1873...
Item #716150
December 16, 1872
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 16, 1872
* Warrants for Indictments coming
* Charles G. Kelsey outrage case
* Tar & feathered murder scandal
* Huntington, Long Island, New York
Page 3 has a brief report with a small, discrete heading: "The Kelsey Case at Huntington" (see image)
Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.
Note: The "Kelsey Outrage" of 1873 stands as one of ... See More
MLB team Braves moves to Milwaukee...
Item #716141
March 19, 1953
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, March 19, 1953
* Boston Braves move to Milwaukee
* MLB baseball (current Atlanta Braves)
The front page has a one column inset with heading: "Milwaukee, New Home Of Braves" with brief text.
The front page of the sport's section (page 23) has a one column heading: "NL Moves Braves to Milwaukee" with subhead. (see images) Another related report... See More
Opening day premiere of "Rocky II" (1979) advertisement...
Item #716058
June 18, 1979
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, June 18, 1979
* "Rocky II" Opening day movie premiere
* American sports drama film advertisement
* Sylvester Stallone - Rocky Balboa
* Carl Weathers - Apollo Creed
Page 56 has a nice advertisement for the opening day premiere of: "ROCKY II" in New York City. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really... See More
1977 Parliament-Funkadelic funk band w/ photos...
Item #716056
July 25, 1977
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, July 25, 1977
* Parliament w/ Funkadelic band editorial
* George Clinton's P-Funk rock collective
* Pioneers of the funk mucis culture of the 1970s
The top of pages 38 & 39 has a banner heading: "The U.S. Funk Mob: 'We Can Be As Bad As We Need To Be'" with a few related photos. (see images)
AI notes: The Ju... See More
Early 1982 U2 Irish rock band concerts advertisement...
Item #716030
March 02, 1982
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, March 2, 1982
* U2 - Irish rock band - Bono - The Edge
* "October" album concert tour advertisement
* "The Ritz" rock club in Manhattan, NYC
* Sugar Hill Gang - pioneer hip hop rap group
Page 95 has a 7 x 5 inch advertisement for a early New York City appearance of a young "U2" Irish rock group at... See More
Irma Grese and Josef Kramer death sentence.........
Item #715995
November 18, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 18, 1945
* Josef Kramer & Irma Grese death sentences
* Bergen-Belsen concentration camp leaders
* Jewish Holocaust - exterminations - atrocities
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Kramer and Irma Grese Will Die With 9 Others for Reich Murders" (see images)
Complete in 46 pages, rag edition, a little light staining,... See More
1995 death of Donald Pleasence... Halloween films fame...
Item #715950
February 03, 1995
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 3, 1995
* Actor Donald Pleasence death (1st report)
* Dr. Samuel Loomis - Halloween films
* Michael Myers' psychiatrist for 5 movies
The top of page 18 under: "Obituary" is a four column heading: "Donald Pleasence; Actor Played Tyrants and Tramps" with photo. (see images) Nice to have from the capital of the entertainment industry.
Com... See More
From rough & tumble Deadwood, Dakota Territory...
Item #715883
March 03, 1878
BLACK HILLS DAILY PIONEER, Deadwood, Black Hills, March 3, 1878
* Rare publication
* Famous wild West town
* "Wild Bill" Hickok fame
This town would arguably be--along with Tombstone & Dodge City--one of the more famous of all the towns from the rough & tumble days of the Old West, and only rarely do such issues come to light. Plus, this is a volume 1 issue.
This ... See More
This magazine is not recorded in "History of American Magazines"...
Item #715882
March 01, 1865
THE SOLDIER'S CASKET, Philadelphia, March, 1865
* Very rare title
This is the volume 1, number 3 issue of a title which lasted but 12 issues, January thru December, 1865. There is no record of it in Mott's "History of American Magazines" and nor can I find information on the internet. It is recorded in "Union List of Serials" which notes that it is held by 8... See More
Much on Lewis & Clark & their exploration to the Pacific...
Item #715881
October 02, 1807
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 2, 1807
* Lewis and Clark expedition
Page 3 has a very lengthy: "Proposals...For Publishing LEWIS and CLARK'S Tour to the Pacific Ocean, through the Interior of the Continent of North America..." noting the details that will be in "Volume First" as well as "Volume Second". And this is followed by another d... See More
Terrific & displayable baseball print...
Item #715880
May 08, 1886
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 8, 1886
* Collectible 19th century baseball print
The full ftpg. shows: "Some Setters & Pointers at the Dog Show" with a related article inside. Other prints include: "The Canoe Exhibition", a Thomas Nast political cartoon: "The Root Of The Matter"; a doublepage centerfold of: "Trinity Church, Boston"; and a... See More
The first (and last?) issue published... Very rare Thomas Nast cartoon...
Item #715862
November 03, 1877
THE PEOPLE, New York, Nov. 3, 1877 A quite rare title as we can find nothing concerning it. It is not in Gregory's "Union List of American Newspapers" and it is too late for the American Antiquarian Society. Nothing can be found online. This is the volume 1, number 1 issue, and perhaps the last? Their motto in the masthead has: "Government of the people, by the people... See More
From the American Revolutionary War era...
Item #715841
April 24, 1779
THE LONDON EVENING POST, April 24, 1779
* American Revolutionary War era
* 18th century - from The Enemy
Newspapers from England during the time of the Revolutionary War are always interesting as they give a sense as to life at that time and what political discussions were the "hot topic" of the day.
I could find no "meaty" references to the Revolutionary War in this i... See More
1945 super atomic bomb development announcement...
Item #715839
September 25, 1945
THE BOSTON POST, Sept. 25, 1945
* New super atomic bomb developed
* Post Hiroshima & Nagasaki bombings
* Leslie C. Arends' warning announcement
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "NEW ATOMIC BOMB BARED" with subhead. (see images) See below for information.
Complete with 18 pages, nice condition.
Note: On September 24, 1945, U.S. Representative Leslie ... See More
Hirohito meets w/ Douglas MacArthur in 1945...
Item #715837
September 27, 1945
THE BOSTON POST, Sept. 27, 1945
* Hirohito - Emperor of Japan
* Historic visit to Douglas MacArthur
* World War II ending events
The top of the front page has a nice headline: "HIROHITO IN 'SOCIAL' CALL ON MACARTHUR" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 18 pages, nice condition.
Note: On September 27, 1945, Emperor Hirohito met with General Douglas MacArthur at ... See More
2004 Granby, Colorado bulldozer rampage...
Item #715832
June 05, 2004
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 5, 2004
* Granby, Colorado property rampage
* Marvin Heemeyer's bulldozer frenzy
* Armored himself in steel and concrete
Page 11 has a heading that reads: "Gunman Rampages in Plated Bulldozer" with 2 related photos. (see images) The fate of Heemeyer was still not known at the time of publication in this edition.
Complete with all sections (120+ pages... See More
Patty Hearst involed in 1974 bank robbery...
Item #715806
April 18, 1974
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, April 18, 1974
* Patty Hearst joins terrorist group ?
* Famous San Francisco bank robbery
* Simbonese Liberation Army
The front page has a banner headline: "Patty common criminal, says Atty. Gen. Saxble"" with the article on page 2. (see images)
Complete with 104 pages, tabloid size, nice condition.
wikipedia notes: In April 1974, following the ... See More
Reacting to the Tariff of 1828: the "Tariff of Abominations"...
Item #715758
January 03, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 3, 1829 Inside has: "the American Tariff" which is a British reaction to the Tariff Act of 1828, often referred to as the "Tariff of Abominations".
These reflections carry over to the following page. Then further on are several pages taken up with: "South Carolina Legislature" detailing their hatred of the tarif... See More
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