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ARIZONA CITIZEN, Tucson, Pima County, A.T. [Arizona Territory] July 3, 1875  

* Very rare old Western publication

Many years ago we had a reasonable inventory of this title, but today this issue is… more

DAILY ARIZONA CITIZEN, Tucson, Pima County, Arizona, Oct.6, 1879 

* Very rare Old West title

Many years ago we had a reasonable inventory of this title, but today this is among our last. And… more

ARIZONA DAILY STAR, Tucson, May 10, 1900 

* Very rare and early for Arizona 

This 4 page newspaper is in good condition except for an acid free tape mend. This issue has news of the day & many… more

ARIZONA GAZETTE, Phoenix, Oct. 6, 1887 

* Very rare issue from the Arizona Territory

This is an extremely early and uncommon newspaper from Arizona Territory (it wasn't a state until 1912).… more

ARIZONA GAZETTE, Phoenix, Arizona, 1887

This is an extremely early and uncommon newspaper from Arizona Territory (it wasn't a state until 1912!) Filled with various news of the day both local and… more

ARIZONA CITIZEN, Tucson, Arizona Territory, May 22, 1875  Many years ago we had a reasonable inventory of this title, but today this issue is among our last.
A nice assortment of news articles and… more

SAN DIEGO DAILY UNION, California, Nov. 11, 1871  Very early from San Diego--a volume 2 issue--when the population was just 2300, with a nice engraving of the harbor in the masthead. 
The front… more

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 10, 1883

* Bisbee AZ Arizona
* Massacre - raid - murders
* Tombstone

The front page has a small one column heading near the bottom: "Raided By Mounted Men". This… more

ARIZONA DAILY GAZETTE, Phoenix, May 2, 1893  

* Rare old West title
* Maricopa County

This issue is from the Arizona Territory, 19 years before it joined the Union. Varied news reports both… more

PRESCOTT MORNING COURIER, Arizona (Territory), July 9, 1887  

* Very rare publication
* Wild Old West

From 25 years before Arizona would become a state. Articles include: "The Opium Habit" "Lynching in… more

ARIZONA CITIZEN, Tucson, Arizona Territory, Feb. 27, 1875  Many years ago we had a reasonable inventory of this title, but today this issue is among our last.
A nice assortment of news articles… more

ARIZONA CITIZEN, Tucson, Arizona Territory, June 5, 1875  Many years ago we had a reasonable inventory of this title, but today this issue is among our last.
A nice assortment of news articles and… more

ARIZONA DAILY GAZETTE, Phoenix, April 9, 1895 

* Rare old West title
* Maricopa County

This issue is from the Arizona Territory, 17 years before it joined the Union. Varied news reports both… more

ARIZONA DAILY GAZETTE, Phoenix, Oct. 3, 1893 

* Rare old West title
* Maricopa County

This issue is from the Arizona Territory, 19 years before it joined the Union. The ftpg. has: "Three Men… more

THE WHEELING INTELLIGENCER, Wheeling, West Virginia, May 15, 1889

* Cedar Springs, Arizona - ghost town
* Outlaws vs. Army paymaster Whamat

The front page has one column headlines that… more

ARIZONA DAILY GAZETTE, Phoenix, Oct. 11, 1893 

* Rare old West title
* Maricopa County

This issue is from the Arizona Territory, 19 years before it joined the Union. Varied news reports both… more

ARIZONA CITIZEN, Tucson, Arizona Territory, June 19, 1875  Many years ago we had a reasonable inventory of this title, but today this issue is among our last.
A nice assortment of news articles and… more

TOMBSTONE PROSPECTOR, Arizona, Nov. 20, 1889  

* Very rare wild West publication
* Gunfight at the O.K. Corral fame
* The Wham Paymaster Robbery trial

We have had a few other newspapers from the iconic… more

ARIZONA CITIZEN, Tucson, Arizona Territory, April 17, 1875  Many years ago we had a reasonable inventory of this title, but today this issue is among our last.
A nice assortment of news articles… more

ARIZONA DAILY GAZETTE, Phoenix, Nov. 9, 1893 

* Rare old West title
* Maricopa County

This issue is from the Arizona Territory, 19 years before it joined the Union. Varied news reports both… more

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, June 3, 1898

* James Fleming Parker hanging
 * Arizona outlaw - murderer

The front page has a small one column heading: "Noted Outlaw Hanged" (see)… more

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 2, 1901

* Williams, Arizona fire disaster
* Coconino County - Route 66

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "WILLIAMS BURNED" with… more

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 17, 1899  Full front page illus. of "Wards of the Nation - Their First Vacation from School." Inside is a 1/2 pg. illus. of "Opening Session of the Peace Conference… more

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Dec. 11, 1886  The entire front page is a print of: "Scene In Glen Canyon, on the Colorado River of the West--Photographing A Child of Nature" (see). Inside… more

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Dec. 11, 1886  The entire front page is a print of: "Scene In Glen Canyon, on the Colorado River of the West--Photographing A Child of Nature" (see). Inside… more

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 21, 1902 Frontpage illustration "The New President of Princeton" Woodrow Wilson; West Point Centennial with photos; fullpage photos The Poughkeepsie… more

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 22, 1900  The doublepage centerfold has the frameable, "Christmas Eve In The Shopping District" by Everett Shinn; The cover has a color illustration, "The Toy… more

HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York, dated December 22, 1888 The full front page of the issue contains the portrait of 'Henry M. Stanley', the famous African explorer.  Inside the issue is a full page… more

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 25, 1882  Front page print: "Hustle Them In". Halfpg: 'A Snow Storm on the Plains' shows a train breaking through the snow. 1/2 pg: 'Moose Hunting in Maine'.… more

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 21, 1886  Full ftpg. is a famous Frederic Remington print: 'Soldiering in the Southwest--The Rescue of Corporal Scott, a Black soldier.'
Fullpg: 'A Forest Fire'.… more

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 5, 1879  Front full pg. Nast illus. of "Another Core on the Body Politic." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "The New Steamship 'Arizona,' Williams & Guion Line." 2/3 of… more

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 6, 1902  Frontpage color illustration "Here We Are Again" by Rogers; "The Belated Russian Passport" by Mark Twain; color fullpage "The Christmas Mail In The Far… more

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 14, 1889  Front full pg. illus. of "Back from Paris - Passing the Ordeal of the Custom House Inspectress." Inside are two full pg. illus. of "The Proposed Inwood… more

ARIZONA CITIZEN, Tucson, Pima County, A.T. (Arizona Territory), Jan. 16, 1875 

* Very rare Old West publication

A very early & rare title from Southern Arizona published 37 years before… more

ARIZONA CITIZEN, Tucson, Pima County, (Arizona Territory), Nov. 21, 1875  

* Very rare publication

A very early & rare title from Southern Arizona published 37 years before Arizona would… more

SAN DIEGO DAILY UNION, California, Nov. 10, 1871 

* Apache Indians of Arizona
* Early Southern California

Very early from San Diego--a volume 2 issue--when the population was just 2300, with… more

ARIZONA CITIZEN, Tucson, Pima County, A.T. (Arizona Territory), Nov. 14, 1874

* Very rare territorial publication

 A very early & rare title from Southern Arizona published 38 years before… more

THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, Feb. 6, 1877 

* Old West publication
* Arizona crime

Among the front page articles is: "Arizona" "Robbery of the California and Arizona Stage--The Robbers… more

THE TOMBSTONE EPITAPH, Arizona, August 10, 1881 

* Best Old West title to be had
* Pre Gunfight at the O.K. Corral

Few could argue for a more recognizable title from the Old West, nor could… more

THE ARIZONA GAZETTE, Phoenix, March 21, 1895 

* Rare Old West title
* Maricopa County

Difficult to find 19th century newspapers from Phoenix but here is one. This was published 17 years… more

THE ARIZONA GAZETTE, Phoenix, Aug. 30, 1901  

* Rare old West title
* Maricopa County

A territorial newspaper as Arizona would not join the Union until eleven years later. At this time the… more

THE TOMBSTONE EPITAPH, Arizona, July 14, 1881  

* Best old West title to be had
* Virgil Earp report

Few could argue for a more recognizable title from the Old West, nor could any town be… more

ARIZONA DAILY STAR, Tucson, Aug. 11, 1900  


* Rare old West publication
* Turn of the 20th century
* Bob Fitzsimmons boxing victory

A territorial newspaper as Arizona did not join the… more

THE WEST COAST SIGNAL, Eureka, California, May 14, 1873  

* Rare Old West publication

From this town in Northern California just south of the Oregon border. It was once a lumbering town &… more

THE RECORD, Moore, Oklahoma, March 6, 1903  

* Pre-Statehood - territorial publication

This is actually a "territorial" newspaper, as Oklahoma did not become a state until 1907, one of only 3 of the… more

THE ARIZONA GAZETTE, Phoenix, July 28, 1901  The ftpg. has a short report: "Tramp Robbers" noting: "Two tramps held up Nels Peterson & Benj. Anderson on the train near Belle Plaine...robbing both &… more

THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, Sept. 12, 1879  

* Early old West publication
* Tombstone, Arizona growing

The front page has: "Arizona Items" which has reports from Tombstone, noting in part: "The… more

SAN DIEGO DAILY UNION, California, Oct. 12, 1871  

* Rare & early from Southern California

Not just a very early newspaper from San Diego (a vol. 2 issue) but with nice content as well, as the… more

THE WORLD, San Diego, California, Aug. 22, 1874

* Rare Old West publication

A very early issue from this now-famous Southern California city, this issue published when the population was just… more

THE TOMBSTONE EPITAPH, Tombstone, Arizona, Cochise County, January 6, 1882  

* Best Old West title to be had
* Post Gunfight at the O.K. Corral

Few could argue for a more recognizable title… more