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LONDON GAZETTE, May 7, 1666
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* Hold something from the 17th century in your hands
* Unique gift idea for that history buff
A front page report from "Seville" states: "The admiral and Vice-Admiral of Spain, are providing for their Voyage into New-Spain, but will not be ready till the beginning of July, though they hasten it as much as may be, being to carry Quicksilver for their Mines, which at present is a very great want…
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 29, 1909
* Tragic Week (Spain)
* Spanish Army - Anarchists
* Socialists - Republicans
The front page has a banner headline: "3000...KILLED" with subheads and related pictorial. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
Complete with 8 pages, two small library stamps within the masthead, some small binding holes along the spine, small…
NEW HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE, Portsmouth, March 6, 1821
* Cession of Florida from Spain to United States
Over half of page 2 is taken up with what is known as the Adams-Onis Treaty, signed in Washington on February 22, 1819. By this treaty Spain ceded East Florida to the United States & renounced any claims to West Florida. The U.S. renounced its claims to Texas. Also the boundary between the U.S. and Spanish territories is set. The Senate would ratify the treaty on Feb. 25, and then again on…
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 7, 1832
* Sir Walter Scott, 1st Baronet's death
The top of the back page has a report headed: "Highly Important" which notes; "...came up from below with London paper...They contain intelligence of the death of Sir Walter Scott--the death of the King of Spain..." and then separate headings: "Death Of Sir Walter Scott" followed by: "Death of Ferdinand Of Spain" both with details.
Four pages, nice condition.
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 15, 1931
* Manuel Azaña Díaz becomes prime minister
* Niceto Alcalá-Zamora resignation
* Second Spanish Republic - Spain
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "LIBERAL HEADS SPAIN AS PRESIDENT QUITS ON CHURCH DISPUTE" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on resignation of Niceto Alcalá-Zamora as prime minister of the Second Spanish Republic and his replacement with Manuel Azaña. Article continues inside with photo of Azaña.
Other news,…
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, June 21, 1937
* Bilbao Basques Spain captured
* Franco-troops - France
This 8 page newspaper has a one column heading on the front page: "Bilbao Taken, Rebel Troops Press Ahead".
This tells of the Franco-Troops conquering Bilbao Basques, Spain.
Other news of the day throughout. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 2, 1936
* Francisco Franco
* Caudillo of Spain
* Military dictator
* Spanish Civil War
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "INSURGENTS NAME FRANCO DICTATOR IN AN ARMY REGIME" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Francisco Franco becoming Caudillo of Spain. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 52 pages, this is the…
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 11, 1931
* Niceto Alcalá-Zamora elected president
* Second Spanish Republic - Spain
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "ZAMORA IS ELECTED PRESIDENT OF SPAIN" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Niceto Alcalá-Zamora becoming the president of the Second Spanish Republic. Article continues inside with photo of Zamora.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 56 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was…
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, May 31, 1906
* Morral affair - attempted regicide
* King Alfonso XIII of Spain
* Wedding day w/ Victoria Eugenie
The top of the front page has a two & three column headings: "BOMB HURLED AT ALFONSO" "KING OF SPAIN IS MARRIED IN MADRID" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
Complete with 8 pages, a few small binding…
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 12, 1931
* Burning of Convents in Spain
* Marcha Real - national anthem
* Madrid churches & others - riots
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "RIOTS IN 7 SPANISH CITIES; CHURCHES LOOTED, BURNED; MARTIAL LAW IS DECLARED" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the burning of convents in Spain. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day.…
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL AND MASSACHUSETTS FEDERALIST, Boston, December 7, 1799
* Declaration of War, by the King of Spain, against the Emperor of Russia
The front page has in column 2, "Declaration of War, by the King of Spain, against the Emperor of Russia," followed by considerable text. Additional supporting articles are found on both the front page and within the issue (see images for details). Other news of the day and period advertising are found throughout.
Four pages, foxing, good…
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 23, 1906
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 30, 1865 Certainly the most notable print in this issue is the nearly quarter-page captioned: "View of Darlington Court House and the Sycamore Tree Where Amy Spain, the Negro Slave, Was Hung by the Citizens of Darlington, South Carolina". There is an article: "Amy Spain" beneath the print.
The front page has a large print of: "The Ocean Yacht Race Between the 'Fleetwing' and the 'Henrietta' ". Also a full page of: "The Dock Race Between the Double-enders…
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 16, 1815 The front page contains: "By the President of the United States of America - A Proclamation" concerning: "...sundry persons, citizens of the United States...especially within the state of Louisiana, are conspiring together to beg...the means for a military expedition...against the dominions of Spain, with which the United States are happily at peace...for this purpose they are collecting arms, military stores, provisions...thought fit to issue…
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 15, 1785 Page 2 has news: "...from St. Augustine, in East Florida." noting: "They give a melancholy account of the situation of the few setters who remained on the province being ceded to Spain. The gloomy disposition of the Spaniards & their enthusiastic tenets by no means atone for the blessings of a free government..." with more from Florida.
Page 7 has reports from the House of Lords including a section headed: "Newfoundland Bill" and the back page has…
* Valencia, Spain bombing
* Spanish Civil War
The top of page 4 has a one column heading: "REBEL BOMBERS KILL 200 IN AIR RAID ON VALENCIA" with subhead and small map. (see)
Complete with 26 pages, rag edition in great condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.
THE REPERTORY, Boston, April 4, 1806 The middle of page 2 contains a letter from the President concerning the troubling situation with Spain, one bit noting: "...the Spanish authorities were advancing into the disputed country to occupy new posts and make new settlements..." with more. The letter is signed in type: Thomas Jefferson.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, great condition.
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 2, 1939
* Francoist Spain State - regime
* United States recognition
* Nationalist faction (Spanish Civil War)
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "REGIME OF FRANCO RECONGNIZED BY U.S.; EMBARGO IS LIFTED" with subheads. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 46 pages, rag edition, a little spine wear, nice condition.
WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Massachusetts, September 11, 1876
* William "Boss" Tweed arrested in Spain
Page 2 has small one column headings that read: "Boss Tweed", "His Arrest Confirmed", "He Is Identified By A Caricature". See photo for text. Other news and several interesting advertisements throughout. Minor spine wear, otherwise nice condition.
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 2, 1820 The ftpg. has an early letter datelines: "Republic of Texas, Fort Walker, Nov. 30th, 1819" with the letter detailing trouble there. Bits include: "...Our dangers, difficulties & troubles...have been great. Nacogdoches has fallen into the hands of our enemies...Frequent engagements take place between the two forces...I think the enemy must have suffered considerably...General Walker was attacked & repulsed the enemy on the Rio…
NEW YORK EVENING POST, Feb. 12, 1802 Page 3 has a document from the President recognizing Don Valentin de Foranda as the duly recognized ambassador from Spain, signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
Four pages, some foxing at the fold & minor damp staining, good condition.
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, July 18, 1936
* Spanish Civil War starts
* Second Spanish Republic coup
The front page has a two column headline: "SPAIN SENDS FLEET AND PLANES AGAINST REBELS" 1st report coverage on the beginning of the Spanish Civil War.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 16 pages, light browning, some margin wear and chipping, otherwise good.
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 20 and 24, 1796
* President George Washington
* Lengthy proclamation signed in script
A pair of issues: beginning on the front page of the Aug. 20 issue, carrying over to pg. 2, and concluding on pages 1 and 2 of the Aug. 24 issue is the complete text of the: "PROCLAMATION" by the President for putting into effect a treaty with Spain. It is signed in script type at its conclusion: Geo. Washington.
This was one of just a few newspapers which…
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 14, 1832 The front page has a report; "Funeral of Sir Walter Scott" which begins: "The remains of Sir Walter Scott have been consigned to the tomb, amid the unfeigned regret of thousands..." with various details.
Four pages, nice condition.
THE GLOBE, South Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, April 25, 1898
* Spanish-America War begins
* United States declares war
A nice & unusual graphic in this issue with a front page illustration captioned: "Entrance To Havana Harbor" showing Morro Castle with the ship La Punta. The front have also has column heads with the historic: "DECLARATION OF WAR" "The Message Sent to Congress" "Will Meet All Requirements" "Declared War in One Minute and Forty-one Seconds". The article begins: "President…
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 5, 1885 Full front pg. portrait of "The Late Thomas Andres Hendricks, Vice President of the United States." Inside is a 1/3 pg. illus. of "Proposed Design for the New Fifth Avenue Omnibuses." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The Old Broadway Stages in 1831." Full pg. illus. containing three illus. pertaining to "The High Tide of November 24 on the Atlantic Coast." Four 1/4 pg. portraits of "The Late Marshal Serrano," "Don Carlos," "Alfonso XII,. the Late King of Spain,"…
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 27, 1898 Full front page illus. of "Uncle Sam's New Class in the Art of Self-Government." Inside are two full pg. illus. of "Scenes at Camp Wikoff, Montauk Point, Long Island."
Full pg. illus. of "Ending the War - M. Jules Cambon, the French Ambassador, Signing the Peace Protocol on Behalf of Spain." Several pgs. of illus. of "News from the Klondike." Doublepage centerfold of "Scenes on the Road to the Klondike." 1/2 pg. illus. of "Our Latest Torpedo Craft."…
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 9, 1906
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 1, 1873 Although there are many fine prints in this issue, likely the most desired is the very nice full page by Winslow Homer: "Dad's Coming".
Front full page Thomas Nast illustration of "Tammany Hall Will Whip Creation This Fall." Inside are two 1/2 page illustration pertaining to "The Manufacture of Iron" including "...Filling the Furnace" and "...Carting Away the Scorle." Full page illustration of "The Manufacture of Iron - Tapping the Furnace." Full…
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 15, 1873 A full front page illustration: 'The Doubtful Bank Note' shows a merchant questioning one given in payment. Full page: 'An Irish Wake'. An article entitled "Jesuit Defeats" with a half-page illustration 'The Unseen Signal of the Jesuits.' Nice Thomas Nast doublepage centerfold 'Every Public Question With A Eye Only To the Public Good' is good for display. Half page illustration 'The Troubles in Spain - An Insurgent Guard Stopping a Railroad Train' and…
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 14, 1896 Full front page illus. of "The Looting of Jaruco - Cuban Insurgents Making Off with Booty After Burning the Town."
Inside are two full pg. of illus. of "The Italian Campaign in Abyssinia." Full pg. illus. of "The Cuban Insurrection - The Town of Jaruo, Sacked and Burned by the Insurgents." Two full pg. illus. of "The Troubles in Armenia - Erzerum, the Scene of Turkish Outrages" and "The Troubles in Armenia - Retreating Villagers Pursued by Kurds."…
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 24, 1885 Front full pg. illus. of "The Dead Cardinal-Scene in Front of the Cathedral on Fifth Avenue." Inside are four 1/4 pg. portraits of "Hon. Joseph Benson Foraker, Governor Elect of Ohio," "Josh Billings, (Henry W. Shaw)," "Hon. J. L. M. Curry, Minister to Spain," and "Archbishop Corrigan." Full pg. illus. of "A Tempting Shot." (Duck Hunting).
Doublepage centerfold of "The Dead Cardinal Lying in State in the Cathedral-The Multitude Passing the…
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 1, 1873 Front full page illustration of "Washington at Valley Forge-Winter of 1777-8." Inside is a 2/3 pg. illus. of "Washington's Birthday, February 22, 1732-Our Grandmothers."
Two 1/4 page portraits of "Hon. Samuel C. Pomeroy, United States Senator from Kansas" and "Hon. A. M. York, Mr. Pomeroy's Accuser" along with a halfpage illustration of "Scene in the Kansas State House When the Bribe Money was Handed to the Presiding Officer."
Doublepage centerfold…
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 20, 1873 Full front page illustration entitled "Spain Accedes to Our Demands.";
Full page illustration of "Tracking Rabbits." (Hunting); Three illustrations pertaining to "The Loss of the Steamship "Ville Du Havre" including "The "Loch Earn," "The "Trimountain," "Captain W. W. Urquhart," and "On Deck-A Foggy Day."; Full page: "Plan of the Lost Steamer "Ville Du Havre" and "...Outward Bound."; Full page illustration of "Aloft in a Gale."; Two 1/6 page…
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 31, 1868 The front page of this issue features a Winslow Homer illustration entitled 'Our Next President'. A full page features halfpage illustrations "The City of Cadiz, Spain" and "Engagement of the Haytien Corvette 'Alexandre Petion' with the Batteries and Vessels off Petit Goave". A halfpage "Africa, Peru, South America, After the Late Earthquake". Two very nice full page illustrations 'The Good Time Coming', being Peace; and "Sunday at Sea". A full page…
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 5, 1898 The front page has a full page illustration of "Washington's Birthday Celebration at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia".
Two fullpgs. includes 16 photos of: "Destruction of the U.S. Battleship 'Maine' in Havana Harbor" showing the destroyed ship. There is a full page of photos on: "The Zola Trial in Paris". The double page centerfold is: "The Navy of Spain".
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. This issue is complete in…
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 10, 1868 The front page of this issue features a three-quarter page illustration entitled "The Water Drinkers in Spain". A full page features a halfpage "The South American Earthquakes - Wreck of the 'Wateree'" and "Yacht Race for Vice-Commodore Bennett's Prizes, September 22, 1868". A one-third page "The Paraguayan War - View of a Bombarded Church as Found by the Allies July 25" is comprised of two illustrations. A fullpage Thomas Nast political cartoon…
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 22, 1859 Front 1/2 page illustration of "Shipwrecked Sailors of the 'Margaret Tyson' on the Ship's House." A text article "Is Charles Dickens Coming to This Country?" Inside includes many illustration pertaining to "The Loss of the Steamer 'C. Vanderbilt'" including "The Passengers in the Relief House," "The Journey Across the Island," "Landing in the Surf," and "The 'C. Vanderbilt' Ashore on Fisher's Island." Two 1/2 page illustrations of "Appearance of a…
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 15, 1881 Front full pg. illus. of "Aunt Chloe's Horticultural Pets." Inside is a full pg. containing five illus. pertaining to "Rural Ventilation and Sanitation." Two 1/4 pg. portraits of "The Late Benjamin K. Phelps" and "The Late Rev. E. H. Chapin, D.D."
Doublepage centerfold of "Exercising the Crew - The Life Boat Drill at Sea." Full pg. illus. of "Pilots 'Torching' for Vessels by Night." Full pg. of containing three illus. pertaining to "Sketches in…
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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, October 20, 1883 Full front pg. illus. of "Sir. Moses Montefiore, the Old Man Beneficent." Inside are two 1/2 pg. illus. pertaining to "Bicentennial of the First Landing of Germans in America" including "...The Celebration in Newark, New Jersey" and "...The Celebration in Germantown, Pennsylvania." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The Mexican Independence Day-Scene in Plateros Street, Mexico City."
Full pg. illus. of "Disbanding the Continental Army, at New Windsor, New York,…
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 16, 1898 Full front page illus. of "Imported Cruisers for the United States Navy." Inside are two full pages of illus. of "Washington - Scenes in and around the Capitol" and "Washington - Scenes in the House of Representatives."
Full pg. of illus. of "Yachts for the United States Navy - Recent Additions to the Auxiliary Fleet." Full pg. of portraits of "Prominent American Naval Commanders." 1/2 pg. illus. of "Battle Ships 'Illinois,' 'Alabama,' and…
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 23, 187 5 Full front pg. illus. of "Alfonso XII. of Spain, and His Mother, Ex-Queen Isabella." Inside is a full pg. Nast illus. of "Drawing his Sword for the Political Roman Church."
Doublepage centerfold entitled "Disaster on the St. Bernard-Overwhelmed by Snow." 1/4 pg. portrait of "Lieutenant General P.H. Sheridan." 1/4 pg. illus. of "Tablet in Memory of Leonard Hazeltine." 1/2 pg. illus. of "Prohibition in Boston-Evasion of the Law by Liquor Dealers." Six…
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 13, 1873 Full front page illustration: 'Return of our Artist with His Summer Sketches'; Full page: 'Tompkins Sq., N.Y.' & 'The Italian Boys in N.Y.--Torture of the Training Room'; Half page: 'Inspection of Fruit in N.Y. Markets by the Board of Health'; 1/3 page: 'Don Carlos, the Priests' Candidate for the Crown of Spain'; 3/4 page: ' The Liberation of French Territory - Rejoicing at Belfort on the Departure of the German Troops'; 3/4 page: 'The Tichborne…
HARPER'S WEEKLY March 23, 1889 Front 2/3 pg. illus. pertaining to the front pg. story "A Hazard of New Fortunes." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "Houses of the New York and the Manhattan Athletic Clubs." 1/3 pg. portrait of "General Stewart Van Vliet." Four small portraits of "Albert G. Porter, of Indiana, United States Minister to Italy," "Thomas W. Palmer, of Michigan, United States Minister to Spain," "Eugene Schuyler, of New York, the Nominee for First Assistant Secretary of State," and…
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 20, 1901 Front page photo Cup-Defender Candidates; illustration "A Hot Day on Broadway" by Glackens; The Paris-Berlin Automobile-Races; The Horse Show at Atlantic City; fullpage illustration "Friday Morning in the New York Ghetto" by Toaspern; doublepage centerfold "An Interrupted Picnic" by Ransom; Tar-Burning in the South; John Fiske; Political Affairs in Spain; and other news of the day. See photos for full details.
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 10, 1869 The front full page illustration is of "The Memory of Seventy-Six." Inside is a full page illustration by Thomas Nast entitled "All hail and Farewell to the Pacific Railroad." A quarterpage illustration "Liberty Bell" also has an accompany article. A halfpage illustration of "British Troops Firing on the Citizens of Boston, February, 1775." which is a fac-simile of an old engraving by Paul Revere. A fullpage illustration is of "Fireworks in the…
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 12, 1873 Full front page Thomas Nast illustration "Blindman's Buff"; Great doublepage centerfold: 'Spring' by Frenzeny & Tavernier; Nearly full page illustration "The New Regime in Spain - Proclaiming the Republic in the Cortes at Madrid, February 11, 9 p.m."; 3/4 page illustration of "The Late Rev. Thomas Guthrie, D.D." with a hand-written message and signature by the Reverend.
Complete in 16 pages and contains additional prints and related text.
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 20, 1897 Full front page illus. of "The Seventh Power of Europe." Inside are two full pgs. of illus. of "The Zoological Gardens of Europe." Full pg. of illus. of "Scenes from the New Play 'Tess of the D'Urbervilles' as Performed at the Fifth Avenue Theatre, New York."
Doublepage centerfold of "New York Sky Scrapers - The Effective Change Wrought by these Buildings on the City's Appearance within a Few Years." 1/2 pg. illus. of "On Board a Modern Cattle Ship -…
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 31, 1873 Great full front page featuring Indian illustration: 'Captain Jack & His Companions' is very displayable. Doublepage centerfold: 'Afloat on the Ice--Capt. Tyson & His Companions Adrift in the Arctic Regions' and a full page: 'Horrors Of the Mine--After the Explosion.'
A half-page illustration 'The Grave on the Shore - Burial of Victims of the 'Atlantic' Disaster' also features an accompanying article. 3/4 page illustration comprised of several scenes…
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