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Item #698304PRIVATE NEWS LETTER, Petrograd (today St. Petersburg, Russia), March 17, 1917
* Russian Revolution of 1917
Noted under the title is "(Translations from Russian Papers)". This is a very rare "newspaper", typewriter-set on four individual sheets, reproduced on a mimeograph machine on... Read full description -
Item #698300THE BOSTON TIMES, Massachusetts, March 11, 1932 This is the volume 1, number 2 issue of a union newspaper and almost all the reports within are union-related.
The editorial inside begins: "The communication given prominence in this issue...is timely and thought provoking. Is America to follow Germany, England... Read full description -
Item #698299THE SATURDAY EVENING HITCHING POST, Chattanooga, Tennessee, Oct. 15, 1904 The masthead notes this is: "A Good Thing To Tie To". this is a volume 1 issue.
This is primarily an advertising publication, with various tidbits & curiosities scattered among the ads. Eight pages, 8 1/4 by 11 1/2 inches, very nice condition. -
Item #698298DAILY TAFT BULLETIN, Washington, D.C., April 26, 1912
* William Howard Taft
In the masthead below the dateline is: "Issued by the National Taft Bureau, Raleigh Hotel, Washington. D. C." This is the number 4 issue.
A single sheet with the reverse taken up with a "Table of Delegates To The Republican National Convention... Read full description -
Item #698296DAILY MIRROR, London, England, May 5, 1926 This is a small, somewhat crudely-produced issue of this famous tabloid printed during the historic General Strike in the United Kingdom.
A General Strike was called by the Trades Union Congress in support of the coal miners' stand against enforced pay cuts. It... Read full description -
Item #698295WHEELING DAILY NEWS, West Virginia, March 16, 1907 Printed above the masthead is: "1907 FLOOD SPECIAL" with the banner headline noting: "RIVER IS YIELDING UP ITS DEAD" with related subheads including: "The City A Scene of Desolation" "Victims' Bodies Are Recovered" and more on the... Read full description -
Item #698293THE KETCHIKAN DAILY NEWS, Alaska, Sept. 19, 1960 The front page reports Khrushchev's arrival in New York to attend a United Nations session: "Khrushchev Gets Cold Reception" with more.
Also on the front page: "Castro Arrives in New York" and a photo of Mrs. Marjorie Lennox, a secretary at the U.S. Embassy in Havana, Cuba,... Read full description -
Item #698292THE BANNER, Dwight, Illinois, December, 1908
* Rare publication
As noted in the masthead this is the: "Official Organ Sons of Veterans" and calls itself the: "Patriotic Journal of American".
A handsome, patriotic masthead.
Sixteen pages, 11 by 15 1//2 inches, printed on glossy-stock newsprint, nice condition.
AI notes:... Read full description -
Item #698291THE TIMES, San Mateo, California, Oct. 18, 1989
* Loma Prieta earthquake disaster
* San Francisco, California
The banner headline above the masthead: "BAY AREA REELS UNDER DEVASTING 6.9 QUAKE" with another banner head more local to San Mateo: "Peninsula Is Spared The Worst" Various related... Read full description -
Item #698289ST. PETERSBURG TIMES, Florida, Nov. 8, 1944
* Franklin D. Roosevelt - FDR
* 4th presidential election victory
* Unusual musical themed headline
Among the list of unusual newspaper headlines, this would rank near the top. See the photo for the "musical" announcement concerning the election of Franklin D.... Read full description -
Item #698288THE CAPITAL, Annapolis, Maryland, Jan. 17, 1991
* Operation Desert Storm
* Gulf War begins
* Persian Gulf
Noted above the masthead: "Special Edition - Operation Desert Storm" with the headline proclaiming: "WE'RE AT WAR ! " with a map of the Iraq War vicinity.
Presumed complete in 10 pages being a Special... Read full description -
Item #698287LE FRANC - TIREUR, (The Maverick), April 1942 The masthead notes: "Bi-Monthly as far as possible and by the grace of the Pierre Laval Police. Laval was Prime Minster of France during the German occupation, from April 18, 1942 to August 20, 1944. At the end of the war Laval was found guilty of plotting against the security of the... Read full description -
Item #698284THE HOLABIRD EXHAUST, Holabird Signal Depot, Baltimore, Maryland, Sept. 23, 1943 This is a "camp newspaper", one of hundreds that were produced at various military installations around the world during World War II.
As with most, it is crudely produced, providing news and information to military personnel at the depot.
Twelve... Read full description -
Item #698283THE REXALL MAGAZINE, March, 1946 A little magazine done by a drug store company, mostly entertainment or house-related items with ads for products that could be purchased at any Recall Drug Store.
Sixteen pages, 7 1/2 by 10 inches, minor wear, good condition. -
Item #698281THE WAKE, U.S.S. Wake Island, July 11, 1945 This was a "camp" newspaper from World War II printed onboard the escort carrier U.S.S. Wake Island. It was involved in the action in the Pacific during the closing months of the war.
The full front page is a map of Wake Island.
Eight pages, 8 by 13 inches, crudely produced (as... Read full description -
Item #698280THE HOUR GLASS "Of the Seventh Division - United States Army", France, May 15, 1919
* Rare "Hourglass Division" camp publication
This is the volume 1, number 1 issue for the American forces still in France from just after the end of World War I.
Headlines include: "Germans Told Terms Of Peace By Victorious... Read full description -
Item #698278SSHHH, August 6, 1944 An interesting title for sure, being a single sheet military paper reporting on recent battle reports. The newsiest purposely has no city of publication, but was presumably published somewhere in Europe, two months after D-Day.
Printed at the bottom of the front page is: "This edition must not be sent... Read full description -
Item #698275CLEVELAND DAILY LEADER, Ohio, Jan. 8, 1866
* First - 1st train robbery in America
* New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
The front page has an article headed: "Robbery of Adams' Express" "Half A Million Stolen" "Robbery", the details provided in a Boston dateline.
What is notable is that most internet... Read full description -
Item #698273DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, May 10, 1862
* Battle of Shiloh - Pittsburg Landing
* General P. G. T. Beauregard's official rpt.
* From the capital of the Confederacy
The front page has much on: "YORKTOWN" "Our Former Position & Strength There--The State of our Whole Line--Daily Picket Fights--Brilliant... Read full description -
Item #698270DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, February 13, 1864
* Jefferson Davis rallies Confederates
* From the capital of the Confederacy
Among the front page items are: "A Victory Near Charleston" "The enemy Again Advancing on The Peninsula" "Important Movement In Mississippi", "The... Read full description -
Item #698269NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 12, 1876
* Henry Morton Stanley
* Africa exploration w/ map
Page 2 is consumed by a very large map and descriptive text on Stanley's exploration of Africa, the map headed: "THE SOURCES OF THE NILE. New Map Showing Stanley's Explorations..." plus the first column has heads:... Read full description -
Item #698268THE HOUSTON TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, Nov. 9, 1864
* Very rare issue from the Southwest Confederacy
Newspapers from Texas are very uncommon, particularly from before or during the Civil War period. Here is an issue from the midst of the war, one of the earliest war-dated issues we have offered in recent years.
The front page has over 2 columns... Read full description -
Item #698264THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, April 23-27, 1685
* Coronation of King James II and Queen Mary
* Best publication to be had - very rare as such
This is one of the more desirable & historic events of the period, with the entire front page & some of the back page taken up with the coronation of King James II and Queen Mary. The... Read full description -
Item #698263FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Aug. 19, 1882 The full front page shows: "Encampment of the National Guard at Lewistown--Incidents of Camp Life" in Pennsylvania. Another full page print from this camp inside.
Inside has a half page showing: "Candidates for Admission to the Order of Sisters of St. Dominic Taking the Vail... Read full description -
Item #698262WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, June 2, 1860
* John C. Heenan vs. Tom Sayers
* Famous boxing match
A terrific issue on the famed boxer John Heenan, as the entire front page is taken up with a print of him captioned: "John C. Heenan, The Champion of the World".
The print was taken from a photo of... Read full description -
Item #698260THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 25, 1760
* George II of Great Britain death
* Early, same day report (rare)
Only to be had in a London newspaper is this very rare, same-day report of the death of the king.
At the top of the back page is a heading: "Postscript" with news recently received, the text noting: ... Read full description -
Item #698259COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 1, 1794
* John Jay letter
* Conflicts at sea
Most of the first column is taken up with a letter signed in type by: John Jay, such letters rarely found in period newspaper. It concerns the problem with British impressment of American sailors and the seizure of ships. Various news of the day inside.
Four pages, light... Read full description -
Item #698256THE SUMMARY, Elmira, New York, Oct. 17, 1914 An interesting newspaper "Published Weekly by & for the Inmates of the N.Y.S. Reformatory at Elmira". as noted at the top of page 2.
Great content in this issue, as one-third of the front page is a report on the Braves winning the 1914 World Series... Read full description -
Item #698252CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 8, 1945
* General George S. Patton
* Welcome home celebration
* Post European theater
The top of the back page has a photo of Patton with family headed: "Gen. Patton Arrives in U.S." Page 13 has a one column heading: "NOISY BOSTON CROWDS GREET PATTON RETURN" with subhead. (see images) Coverage... Read full description -
Item #698247THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 1, 1944
* USS St. Lo - Casablanca-class escort carrier
* Leyte Gulf, Phillipines - Kamikazes attack
Page 3 has a somewhat discrete one column heading: "Navy Names 4 Ships Damaged Off Leyte" Although brief, this is the 1st report on the loss of the escort carrier USS St. Lo. She was the first major... Read full description -
Item #698246SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, June 29, 1907
* Robert H. Goddard article
* Gyroscopes for steering
* Very early at 24 years old
Inside has a nearly half-page article titled: "The Use Of The Gyroscope In The Balancing And Steering Of Aeroplanes, by Robert H. Goddard."
The article is... Read full description -
Item #698245FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, April 12, 1856 The front page is a nice print of: "Edward Everett". Prints inside include several: "Scenes in the Island of Java" which take two pages with descriptive text; prints of: "Napoleon III & Eugenie" and the tragic: "Destruction Of The... Read full description -
Item #698243FEDERAL ORRERY, Boston, Oct. 22, 1795
* George Washington letter
* re. Jay's Treaty
Page 3 has a letter from the county of Westmoreland to the President complaining about the terms of the Jay Treaty, followed by his response in which he notes: "...my deliberate opinion that in ratifying the treaty I had consulted... Read full description -
Item #698242COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 16, 1798
* President John Adams
The front page has a lengthy letter being an: "Answer to the Young Men of the City of Philadelphia..." signed in type by the President: John Adams.
Also: "The Address - John Adams, President of the United States" by the young men of Boston... Read full description -
Item #698240COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 18, 1795
* President George Washington
Most of the front page is taken up with: "Candid Remarks on the Treaty of Amity & Commerce, Between Great Britain & the United States of America", which is the controversial Jay Treaty.
Page 2 has a letter signed by: Geo. Washington, dated June 2, 1783.... Read full description -
Item #698234THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1759 Within this issue is a nice full page map titled: "A New and Accurate Map of the Isles of Guadloupe, Marie-Galante, etc. from the Best Authorities" which shows much detail & is in nice condition. This is a full page map measuring 5 by 8 1/4 inches and is accompanied by 2 related articles titled:... Read full description -
Item #698232THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 30, 1811
* Battle of Tippecanoe
* The Little Belt Affair
* Census w/ "Slaves" column
The prime content is a report on the Battle of Tippecanoe, which is actually 3 separate reports headed: "Battle With The Indians" with a dateline of Vincennes, November 12.
Taking over half a... Read full description -
Item #698227THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 4, 1948
* Marshall Plan signed by President Truman
* European Recovery Program (ERP)
* Post World War II economic infrastructure
The top of the front page has a three column photo headed: "The President Signing The Foreign Aid Bill" Also a one column heading: "AID BILL IS SIGNED BY TRUMAN AS REPLY TO... Read full description -
Item #698211FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., June 11, 1942
* Battle Of Midway - Carriers
* United States Navy vs. Imperial Japanese Navy
* The sea battle that changed the course of WWII
The front page has a six column heading: "Midway Victory Saves Hawaii" with subheads. (see images). Coverage on the recent victory at the Battle of Midway.
Complete with 18... Read full description -
Item #698208THE NEW YORK TIMES , May 13, 1942
* Osage, West Virginia
* Near Morgantown
* Coal mine explosion disaster
The top of page 20 has a one column heading: "53 BELIEVED DEAD IN MINE EXPLOSION" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the Christopher Coal company mine explosion near Morgantown, West Virginia.
Complete with 38... Read full description -
Item #698207THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 16, 1939
* Providence, Webster County, Kentucky
* Coal mine dust explosion disaster
The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "19 MINERS KILLED, 9 STILL ENTOMED" with subheads, photo and list of the victims. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
... Read full description -
Item #698196THE SAPPER, "Somewhere In France", June 7, 1918 This is a "camp" newspaper, one of many short-lived publications during wartime meant for military personnel in the region. This was: "Published twice a month by the enlisted men of the 318th Engineers." This is the volume 1, number 9 issue.
Eight... Read full description -
Item #698195THE PIONEER, San Jose, California, June 14, 1879
* Rare Old West publication
* Santa Clara Valley
* Nice masthead for display
The masthead notes: "Devoted To The Interests Of The Pioneers of California And the Resources of the Golden State." The masthead is one of the more graphic we have seen, featuring three vignettes: one... Read full description -
Item #698194THE STANDARD, Clarksville, Red River County, Texas, July 7, 1887
* Rare 19th century Southwest publication
Rarely do we find newspapers from this part of Texas, north east of Dallas and not far from the Arkansas border. Various news and ads of the day. This issue includes a single sheet "Supplement" of smaller size.
Four pages,... Read full description -
Item #698191SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Jan. 5, 1918 This issue from during World War I features a military-themed color cover including several biplanes. The cover has at the top: "Twentieth Annual Motor Number" and the interior is simply filled with all types of articles, photos, illustrations, and advertisements... Read full description -
Item #698181ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, Feb. 12, 1853 Phineas T. Barnum was the co-owner of this early illustrated newspaper which preceded both "Leslie's Illustrated" and "Harper's Weekly", the latter two becoming immensely more successful. This effort by Barnum and the Beach brothers would last for only 48... Read full description -
Item #698179LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 24, 1989
* 12 year old Victoria Brucker
* First U.S. girl to play in
* Little League World Series
* Williamsport, Pennsylvania
Near the bottom of the front page is a three column heading: "Victoria Steps to Plate, and Into Records" with lead-in: "12-Year-Old San Pedro Girl in Little League... Read full description -
Item #698172LOS ANGELES TIMES, Washington Edition, Jan. 18, 1995
* Great Hanshin earthquake disaster
* Kobe, Awaji Island, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan
The front page has a banner headline: "Kobe Paralyzed; Toll Hits 1,817; 120,000 Seek Refuge, 926 Missing in Japan Quake" with subheads and related photo. (see images) More on page 3.
Complete 1st section... Read full description -
Item #698171LOS ANGELES TIMES, Friday, Dec. 13, 1978
* "Superman" eve advertisement
* Pre Opening Day movie premiere
* 2 days prior to it's opening - Christopher Reeves
* Superhero film - 1st installment
A nice issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Superman", and perhaps no better issue could be... Read full description -
Item #698168THE EVENING CHRONICLE, Uhrichsville, Ohio, Feb. 28, 1919
* Tuscarawas County
Mostly local news and advertisements of the day. Over a 100 years old.
Six pages, 4 folds with some wear, generally good.,
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