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PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, May 11, 1775

• The Battles of Lexington and Concord
• Start of American Revolutionary War

This is a gem of an issue, as it is what all serious collectors seek for their Revolutionary War collection: an American newspaper with a terrific report on the famous battles at Lexington and Concord.
This page 3 report, datelined from Salem, April 25, begins: "Last Wednesday the troops of his Britanic Majesty commenced hostilities upon the people of this province..."

NEW YORK HERALD, April 20, 1875

• Battles of Lexington and Concord - Mass.
• 1st major engagement of Revolutionary War
• 100th year anniversary celebration - celebrated

Acknowledging the 100th anniversary of the beginning of the Revolutionary War, with the Battle of Lexington & Concord, this newspaper includes on page 5 a print of the statue of "Samuel Adams" which was unveiled at Lexington.
First column heads include: "LIBERTY!" "Centennial Celebrations at Concord and Lexington Yesterday" "A Ringing

THE NEW ENGLAND CHRONICLE OR THE ESSEX GAZETTE, Cambridge, Sept. 7, 1775

• Lexington & Concord report
• John Hancock type signature
• The Conciliatory Resolution

A very historic issue as the front page contains not only the full text of the Conciliatory Resolution by Parliament, but the Continental Congress' lengthy response to it, signed in type by its President: John Hancock.
The Conciliatory Resolution was a resolution passed by the British Parliament in an attempt to reach a peaceful settlement

THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE, Williamsburg (with Supplement), April 28, 1775

• Very rare Colonial Virginia title
• Gunpowder Incident - Affair

This newspaper was published by Alexander Purdie, a distinction to be made since there were three newspapers of this title printed in Williamsburg during the early period of the Revolutionary War.
This issue was printed 9 days after the battle of Lexington and Concord, however, the news of that historic beginning of the Revolutionary War had yet to reach

BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, April 28, 1855  A periodical much in the style of the more popular Harper's Weekly, but this title existed before Harper's did.
The front page has a print of: "May Morning". Additional prints inside include: "Western Railroad Depot, Pittsfield, Mass. ""View of Pittsfield, Mass." "View of Charlemont, Upper Village" "Peak Mountain, on Deerfield River, Hawley, Mass." "The Mountain of Me Take, Japan" "The City of Simonieseki, Japan" "The Home of Florence Nightingale"

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 24, 1869  The front page of the issue is "The Bible Woman". Inside the issue is a half page illustration which shows a scene of the 'Battle Of Lexington, April 19, 1775' along with a quarterpage "Old Battle Monument at Concord, Massachusetts". The doublepage centerfold is comprised of "The Suez Canal" and "The Oxford and Cambridge Boat-Race", both which features large illustrations. A nice full page 'Scenes in the White Pine Mining District, Nevada' shows 9

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 12, 1861  The full front page is taken up with 3 prints: "Burning of the Privateer 'Judith' at Pensacola", "Brigadier-General Sturgis" and "The Rebel General Price".
Other prints inside include: "Major-General Fremont and Staff Inaugurating Camp Benton, at St. Louis, Before Starting for Lexington" "Charge of the Irish Regiment (Colonel Mulligan) Over the Breast-Works at Lexington, Missouri" "Burning the Pensacola Dry Dock, Off Fort Pickens, Florida" "Building

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 18, 1942

• USS Lexington & the Battle of the Coral Sea
• Chicago Tribune journalist Stanley Johnston
• Battle of Midway aircraft carriers - sailors

The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "FLAMES ON CARRIER FOUGHT TO THE END" with subheads. Also four photos with heading: "As Coral Sea Battle Raged; First Blow To Lexington And Sinking Of Japanese Carrier" (see images)
The top of page 4 has a one column heading: "'YOU FIRST' SLOGAN ON THE LEXINGTON" with subhead and photo.
And

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 4, 1857  The front page features an article: "Travel Noted In Bible Lands" with a half page print: "Keeping the Fourth on Holy Ground". 
Inside has a print: "Henry Clay Column to be Raised at Lexington, Kentucky"; an article on "How To Spend The Fourth" with several small prints; a one-quarter page view of "Cincinnati, Ohio" and another of "St. Louis, Missouri" plus a small print: "Crossing the Prairies, Southern Illinois".
Complete in 16 pages, in good

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 8, 1942

• USS Lexington & the Battle of the Coral Sea
• Captain Frederick C. Sherman awarded
• Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Navy Cross

The top of page 11 has a one column heading: "LEXINGTON CAPTAIN DECORATED BY NAVY" with subheads. (see images)
Other World War II reporting throughout. Complete with 42 pages, rag edition in great condition.

Background:On July 7, 1942, Captain Frederick C. Sherman, U.S. Navy, received a Gold Star in lieu of a second award of the

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 10, 1897  Full front page illus. of "The Senator From Massachusetts Interrupts." Inside is a full pg. of illus. of "From the Nineteenth Annual Exhibition of the Society of American Artists."
Full pg. of illus. of "Scenes from Moliere's 'Bourgeois-Gentilhomme,' Produced by Le Cercle Francais of Harvard University." 1/2 pg. illus of "The Dinner Given To Richard Henry Stoddard by the Authors' Club, March 25."
Full pg. of illus. of "Washington and Lee University,

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 6, 1872  Full ftpg. Nast political cartoon: "Our President puts His Foot Down, & the British Lion Will Have to Wriggle Out" shows President Grant among others.
Inside has a nice fullpg. Winslow Homer print: "Making Hay" a very notable print Another full page Nast political cartoon: "Shylock, We Would Have Moneys and Votes". 
Inside also has a print of: "The New Jewish Synagogue, Corner of 55th and Lexington Ave., New York" which is the famed Central Synagogue,

MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, June 13, 1942

• USS Lexington 'Gray Lady' disaster
• Battle of Coral Sea - World War II

The front page has a very nice six column photo showing navy sailors jumping off the stricken USS Lexington during the Battle of the Coral sea with heading: "Lexington Survivor Tells of Fiery Death of Carrier" with subhead. this is a eyewitness account by Chicago Tribune journalist Stanly Johnston. More on pages 2 & 3. And to top things off, there is a full back page pictorial with

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 18, 1942

• USS Lexington & the Battle of the Coral Sea
• Chicago Tribune journalist Stanley Johnston

The first three column of the front page are taken up with four related photos with heading: "U.S. NAVY FLIERS FIND QUARRY IN CORAL SEA" 
The top of page 2 has a five column heading: "LAST HOUR STRIKES FOR LEXINGTON" with lead-in: "Doomed by Blazes, Internal Blasts" and related photo. (see images) 
Complete with 20 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, some small

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 27, 1942

• USS Lexington (CV-16) launching
• Essex-class aircraft carrier "The Blue Ghost"
• World War II - United States Navy
• Battle of the Philippine Sea and Leyte Gulf fame

The front page has a three column photo with heading: "Namesake Of The Lost Lexington Is Launched" with brief text. The top of page 45 has a one column heading: "CARRIER LEXINGTON LEAVES THE WAYS" with subheads. (see)
Complete 1st section only with all 52 pages, rag edition in great condition.

Note: The

THE MASSACHUSETTS SPY, Or Thomas's Boston Journal, October 27, 1774

• Extremely rare publication w/ Paul Revere
• Pre American Revolutionary War era
• "Join or Die" snake issue masthead

It would be difficult to properly place both the scarcity and desirability of this newspaper in the context of American history. This issue has the famous "Join Or Die" engraving stretching across the masthead.

In the same way that the famous "Dewey Defeats Truman" issue of the Chicago Tribune is commonly used in

THE MADISONIAN, Washington, Jan. 18, 1840 Pg. 3 report: "Appalling Calamity" "Steambot [sic] Lexington Destroyed By Fire, And Nearly Two Hundred Lives Lost!", plus "Further Particulars". Says the boat left New York and that the fire occurred near Eltons Neck. Traces of foxing.

THE THOROUGHBRED RECORD, Lexington, Kentucky, March 15, 1913

• "Horse Capital of the World"

As the title would suggest this magazine is focused on  horse racing, and the masthead notes: "A Weekly Thoroughbred Journal Published by the Thoroughbred Record Company".
The ftpg. has a photo of the horse: "Machintla, Bay Filly, 1909" with a great wealth of text inside on the horse racing. Many horse racing advertisements as well.
Complete in 12 pages, 3 small binding holes at the blank spine, library

THE THOROUGHBRED RECORD, Lexington, Kentucky, Feb. 22, 1913  As the title would suggest this magazine is focused on  horse racing, and the masthead notes: "A Weekly Thoroughbred Journal Published by the Thoroughbred Record Company".
The front page has a photo of the horse: "Cheerryola" with a great wealth of text inside on the horse racing. Many horse racing advertisements as well.
Complete in 12 pages, 3 small binding holes at the blank spine, library stamp on the front page, very nice

THE THOROUGHBRED RECORD, Lexington, Kentucky, 1913  As the title would suggest this magazine is focused on horse racing, and the masthead notes: "A Weekly Thoroughbred Journal Published by the Thoroughbred Record Company".
The front page has a horse racing-related photo with a great wealth of text inside on the horse racing. Many horse racing advertisements as well.
Note: The issue shown is representative of the type of issue you will receive. Actual issues vary but will be from 1913.
Complete

THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE (with Supplement), Williamsburg, Mar. 17, 1775

• Very rare Colonial Virginia publication
• Election of Patrick Henry

This newspaper was published by Alexander Purdie, a distinction to be made since there were three newspapers of this title printed in Williamsburg during the early period of the Revolutionary War.
The entire front page is a terrific letter: "To the Gentlemen of the Provincial Congress of Virginia" relating the treasonous action of the "...eleven polluted members

THE PROVIDENCE GAZETTE & COUNTRY JOURNAL, Rhode Island, July 29, 1775  In the world of American Revolutionary literature and manuscripts three bodies of work stand out: 1) Thomas Paine's Common Sense; 2) the Declaration of Independence; and 3) the earliest of the Revolutionary trinity: The Causes and Necessity of Taking Up Arms.
All of the front page and a bit of page 2 are taken up with this latter document, signed in type by John Hancock. This document is rarely offered in a period American

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1778

• Rare Revolutionary War New York map
• Benjamin Franklin letter - Ethan Allen

Of great significance is the very nice foldout map headed: "Map of Hudson's River with the Adjacent Country", which shows from Crown Point & Ticonderoga, south to Philadelphia, & also from Long Island to Lake Ontario with considerable detail.
This map measures 9 1/4 by 12 1/2 inches, nice condition. A small bit was cut from lower left margin so it could be folded into the

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 19, 1861  Front page has "The Rebel Ex-Governor Jackson, of Missouri, Addressing Colonel Mulligan's Troops After the Surrender at Lexington" as well as prints of: "Colonel Mulligan" and "Lieutenant Russell, U.S.N., Who Burned the 'Judith' at Pensacola".
Prints inside include: "Cannonading on the Outposts of the Army of the Potomac" "An Alabama Regiment Marching Through Capitol Square, Richmond" and two full page maps titled: "Map of the Seat of War in

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 31, 1858  The front page features a half page illustration of "The Lynching of William Barker at Lexington, Kentucky" with accompanying article. A half page illustration of "The Late General John A. Quitman" accompanies the article on him.  Also, two half page illustrations of "The Erie Railroad Accident - The Cars Going Off the Track" and "The Scene After the Accident." Large doublepage illustration of "The Moon As Seen Through a Powerful Telescope." Full page

THE ATLANTIC MONTHLY, New York, Jan. 1, 1861

• Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s poem
• 1st printing of “Paul Revere’s Ride”

Beginning on page 27 is the first printing of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's famous poem: "Paul Revere's Ride", which told of Paul Revere's (and others) midnight ride to warn the Minutemen in Lexington and Concord that the British troops were coming. The poem became an instant classic, and for over a century was one of the most memorized pieces of literature in America. Almost

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 8, 1876  Front full page illustration of "The Lexington of the Sea."
2/3 page illustration of "The Phul-Bagh, or Flower Garden Palace, Gwalior, India."; Two full page Thomas Nast illustration entitled "The Haunted House; or, the 'Murdered' Rag Baby Will Not Be Still" and "The Reign of the Press."; Full page illustration of "Philadelphia Street Characters."; 2/3 page illustration of "Cross Purposes." (Pig).
Complete in 16 pages and contains additional prints and

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 27, 1862  The front page shows: "The City of Cincinnati" and "Volunteers Crossing the Ohio To Covington". Other prints within include: "The First Virginia (Rebel) Cavalry at a Halt" "The Rebel Army Crossing the Fords of the Potomac for the Invasion of Maryland"; a great full page city view of: "Frederick City, Maryland, While Occupied by the Rebels" and one of "Hagerstown, Maryland While Occupied by the Rebels".
The doublepage centerfold is by famous artist

THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, April 22, 1780  Page 3  has: "...An Act of the General Assembly of Virginia" concerning the fate of those who left Virginia to reside in England or elsewhere: "...bona fide inhabitants there for at least one year at any time within four years next before the commencement of hostilities on the 19th of April, 1775 [Lexington & Concord date], and who have left North America at any time before passing of the act declaring what shall be treason..." with more

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass. April 4, 1956

• April, 1956 tornadoes outbreak
• Grand Rapids, Michigan (F5)
• Lexington, Tennessee disaster

The front page has a five column headline: "45 Die As Tornadoes Sweep Mid-Continent" with subhead. Also another two column heading: "Broad section Of Town 'Gone With The Wind" with a few related photos. (see images)
Complete with 26 pages, light toning toning at t he margins, minor spine wear, generally nice.

Background: On April 3, 1956, a devastating tornado outbreak

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 8, 1942

• Battle of the Coral Sea is on
• Imperial Japanese verses U.S. Navy
• USS Lexington & Yorktown fame
• Pacific Ocean theater - aircraft carriers

The front page has a nice banner headline: "GREAT NAVAL AND AIR BATTLE RAGES IN PACIFIC" with subheads and related map. (see images) 
Complete with all 42 pages, rag edition in great condition.

Background: On May 9, 1942, both the United States and Japan issued claims about the outcome of the Battle of the Coral Sea that reflected

MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, June 15, 1942

• Life on board United States Navy carrier described
• Chicago Tribune journalist Stanley Johnston
• USS Lexington & the Battle of the Coral Sea
• Imperial Japanese Navy secret coding - codes

Read below for a short biography of Journalist Stanley Johnston who worked for The Chicago Tribune.
The top of page 3 has a banner heading: "U. S. FLIERS BAG 15 SHIPS WITHOUT A LOSS" with lead-in: "Sunken Lexington's Aerial Field Day" and various subheads. (see images) This

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 10, 1942

• Battle of the Coral Sea - U.S. victory ?
• Imperial Japanese verses United States Navy
• USS Lexington aircraft carrier sinking fame
• First ever naval battle with aircraft carriers

The top of the front page has a five column headline: "U. S. FLEET HUNTS BATTERED ENEMY" with subheads. (see images) More on page 3.
Complete 1st section only with all 46, rag edition in nice condition.

Background: On May 9, 1942, both the United States and Japan issued claims about the

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 17, 1942

• Battle of Midway naval & air engagement
• Attack on the United States Navy carrier described
• Chicago Tribune journalist Stanley Johnston
• USS Lexington & the Battle of the Coral Sea
• Imperial Japanese Navy secret coding - codes

The front page has a one column heading:  "'EYES' OF NAVY TELL OF JOB AT MIDWAY" with subhead. 
Page 3 has a great photo showing the USS Lexington about to be hit by a Japanese torpedo during the Battle of the Coral Sea with heading: "Japanese

NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 19, 1861

• First Battle of Lexington
• Missouri State Guard victory

Among the front page column heads on the Civil war: "THE REBELLION" "The Secession Legislature Broken UP & Its Officers & Members Arrested" "Important News From Maryland" "Rebel Demand for the Surrender of Lexington" "Important News From Kentucky" "Rebel Demand for the Surrender of Lexington" & much more.
Eight pages, nice condition.

Background: This historic September 19, 1861 edition of the New York Herald

THE CONNECTICUT JOURNAL, New Haven, Oct. 18, 1775

• General George Washington
• Named Commander-in-Chief
• Continental Army - British reaction

The front page begins with a nice item from London concerning George Washington: "General Washington, who was lately appointed Generalissimo over the Provincials, has refused any salary, and is to attend to the hazardous and arduous duty allotted him from principle only. A most noble example & worthy of imitation in Great Britain, particularly at this time for

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 14, 1942

• Life on board United States Navy carrier described
• Chicago Tribune journalist Stanley Johnston
• USS Lexington & the Battle of the Coral Sea
• Imperial Japanese Navy secret coding - codes

Read below for a short biography of Journalist Stanley Johnston who worked for this very publication. This issue contains the 2nd installment out of 15 he wrote regarding his experience onboard the USS Lexington during the Battle of the Coral Sea.
The front page has a one column

HARPER'S WEEKLY, July 31, 1875  Full front page illus. of "The Intercollegiate Boat Race-Starting for the Lake-Scene in front of the Grand Union Hotel, Saratoga."
Inside are six 1/6 pg. portraits of "The Intercollegiate Boat Race-Portraits of the Cornell Crew." 1/4 pg. portrait of "A. H. Bogardus." 1/4 pg. portrait of "The Cornell Freshmen-Winners of the Freshman Boat Race." 1/2 pg. illus. of "going to the Races." (Children Playing). Dblpgctrfld. of "The Intercollegiate Boat Race-Cornell

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 29, 1881  Front full pg. illus. of "Egyptian Priest and Sacred Scribe." Inside is a full pg. containing five illus. pertaining to "The Yorktown Centennial." Four 1/4 pg. portraits of "The Hon. Hannibal Hamlin, United States Minister to Spain," "The Hon. Lionel Sackville West," "The Hon. Ripley Ropes," and "C. S. Wolfe."
Doublepage centerfold of "The Yorktown Centennial - The Military and Naval Reviews." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The Atlanta International Cotton

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 3, 1858  The front page of this issue features a halfpage illustration of 'The Signing Of The Declaration Of Independence, 1776' and also features an article on "The Signers of the Declaration of Independence". An article "Independence Hall, Philadelphia" also features a halfpage illustration 'Independence Hall, Philadelphia, A.D. 1858' plus two small illustrations "Liberty Bell" and "Independence Hall, A.D. 1776". "A Visit to Mount Vernon" article also features