Historic Newspapers: Bonus Catalog Items (newly added)
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, April, 1774
* Boston Port Act of 1774 - Act
* Very rare illustration - print
* Pre Revolutionary War tensions
Over 20 pages within this issue are taken up with: "Debates
KA ELELE (The Messenger). Honolulu, Oahu, Sept. 24, 1846. Buke 2 (Vol. 2), Pepa (no.) 12. This is an exceptionally scarce original Hawaiian-language newspaper published during the constitutional… more
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, August 10, 1776
* Great year to have (1776)
* re. Declaration of Independence
* American Revolutionary War
This was a decidedly Tory newspaper, supportive of the… more
THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET OR THE GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, May 27, 1779 The front page begins with two detailed reward ads for deserted soldiers.
One-third of the front page and over one-third… more
DEADWOOD DAILY PIONEER, Black Hills, (South Dakota) May 23, 1889 A rare publication from this famous, "old west" town. This city would arguably be--along with Tombstone & Dodge City--one of the… more
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Nov. 3, 1862 The most noteworthy article is found on page 4 headed: "Free Colored Emigrants" which is a letter from free Washington, D.C. blacks to President Abraham Lincoln… more
THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., May 5, 1853 This newspaper is forever linked to the best-selling novel of the 19th century: "Uncle Tom's Cabin", for the book was originally released as a 40… more
Little League International... Williamsport, PA...
Baseball's 150th anniversary... Babe Ruth, Jackie Robinson, Walter Johnson, Lou Gehrig... Item # 730143Additio
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 17, 2005 (Front and California sections)
* Fiftieth Disneyland birthday celebration.
* Celebrating Walt Disney
Section B has frontpage and B5-B6 day of coverage of Disneyland's… more
* 1/2-page KISS concert ad - and another small mention
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 13, 1799 On the front page under: "Laws of the United States" are three "Acts" each signed in script type: John Adams, & in type: TH: Jefferson.
Under "New… more
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE TIMES, Pennsylvania, June 22, 1939 The sports page has a significant report in the world of baseball history with one column heads noting: "Gehrig Says He Will Fight Off… more
HARPER'S WEEKLY (single print), New York, April 26, 1873 This authentic, stand-alone, full-page woodcut engraving features Winslow Homer's powerful illustration, "The Wreck of the 'Atlantic'—Cast
… moreBOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, Dec. 13 & 30, 1939 (2-issue set) This pair of late December 1939 issues highlights the national frenzy surrounding the release of Gone With the Wind. Page 19 of the
… moreCHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 14, 1939 Page 3 features a notable science report under the column heading: "EINSTEIN SOLVES ONE OF SCIENCE'S GREAT PUZZLES", which is timed with the eve of his 60th
… moreTHE NEW YORK TIMES, December 3, 1969
* Charles Manson murders - Sharon Tate
* Tex Watson - Spahn Ranch
On the front page of section 2 (page 29) has a two column heading: "3 Suspects in Tate Case Tied… more
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 6, 1865
* President Andrew Johnson's State of the Union Address
* Expresses deep God-directed gratitude
* Much mention of the loss of Abraham Lincoln
The top of the first… more
LOS ANGLES TIMES, May 27, 1987
* Larry Bird's "The Steal" - Boston Celtics vs. Detroit Pistons
* NBA Eastern Conference Playoff Finals
The top of the front page of the sport's section has a heading:… more
NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 6, 1863
* Tennessee Map - Kingston
* Charleston, South Carolina
The front page is dominated by a large Civil War map headed: "ALL TENNESSEE REDEEMED. The Capture of… more
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, Dec., 1885 Published as a special, elevated Christmas issue, this issue features the true original first printing of The Garroters: A Farce by William Dean Howells,
… moreNEW YORK TIMES, June 27, 1861 Page 4 has a great article: "Abraham Lincoln, LL.D." which begins: "The Trustees of Columbia College, at their Annual Commencement...most happily struck the chord of… more
NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 3, 1863 Page 2 has most of a column taken up with: "Affairs In Utah - Fatal Adventures with Grizzly Bears--The Peach Crop--Arrival of Saints--Miscellaneous News" with a… more
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, March 8, 1739 The front page begins with a report datelined at "Naples" and which b begins: "On the 9th instant, by Order of the King an edict was published here, by… more
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 13, 1932
* New York Yankees opening day game
* Babe Ruth's famous HR swing photo
* MLB - Major League Baseball
The sport's section (page 13) has a banner headline: "Ruth and… more
THE ST. JAMES'S CHRONICLE, London, Sept. 21, 1782 The front page has: "Mr. Fox is said to have given the terms upon which he will resume his place in the Cabinet--Two of them are to declare… more
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, April, 1880 An article titled: "La Villa Real de Santa Fe" has many illustrations of the Santa Fe, New Mexico, vicinity.
Other articles include: "Some… more
THE MONTEREY DEMOCRAT, Salinas City, Monterey County, California, Nov. 27, 1880 An early title from the county seat of Monterey County, just south of San Francisco. Very typical of newspapers from… more
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 18, 1947
* Robot rocket plane
* Speed of sound tested?
Page three has a small but notable heading: "British Robot Test Fails", with subheading: "Rocket-Driven Plane Found to… more
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, June 6, 1928 The ftpg. has a nice photo captioned "Amelia M. Earhart and Wilmer Stultz" and headed: "Gale Prevents Girl's Start on Sea Flight", with a related article.
After… more
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, Dec. 19, 1772 The second page has the follow-up petition from the Freeholders of Boston expressing once again their concern about the salaries of the judges of the Superior… more
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Dec. 2, 1868. The front page features "Reynolds' Steam Condensing and Water Elevating Engine". Inside the issue are: "Selfridge's Patent Washing Machine"; "Gear's… more
UNITED STATES CATHOLIC INTELLIGENCER, Boston, April 27, 1832 This rather rare title lasted for just one year, having begun in October, 1831 and ending in September, 1832. The issue is a "vol. III"… more
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 16, 1863 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "The Army Of The Potomac" "Condition & Prospects of the Army" "From The Rebel States" "Abuse of a Flag of… more
THE ANTIGALLICAN MONITOR & ANTI-CORSICAN CHRONICLE, London, Oct. 20, 1811 Published by Lewis Goldsmith, of Portuguese-Jewish extraction. Previous to publishing this newspaper he spent much time in… more
THE DOWNFALL OF BABYLON, New York, Aug. 1, 1835 A quite rare & unusual weekly (later semi-monthly) newspaper with strong anti-Catholic leanings published by: "Samuel B. Smith, Late a Popish… more
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