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Item #691644DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 27, 1847 Page 2 has a document: "By the President of the United States" concerning the sale of land in the St. Marks vicinity of Florida.
Also inside are reports on the Mexican War including: "From Santa Fe" "Mills's Route to the Pacific" being #4 of a series; "Further... Read full description -
Item #691642DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 22, 1847 Page 3 begins with a nearly full-column article concerning the recent discovery of the planet Neptune. Also on page 3 are a few articles on the Mexican War including: "Illustrated Life of Gen. Winfield Scott" "Departure of Troops" "The 'Second Conquest' of... Read full description -
Item #691640DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 21, 1847 Page 2 has over half a column taken up with: "Mill's Route to the Pacific Ocean". And page 3 has many reports on the Mexican War with: "Our Armies In Mexico" "Extract of a Letter from Lieu. Corwin" "The Indiana Volunteers--Again" which is a letter datelined... Read full description -
Item #691638DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 18, 1847 Page 3 has several reports on the Mexican War including: "Latest From Vera Cruz" "The United States 'Mexican Tariff' " From the South" which includes several news reports; "Santa Anna's Plan of the Campaign" and "The Battle... Read full description -
Item #691634DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 14, 1847 Half of the front page is taken up with an interesting & very detailed report to Congress: "Fremont's Topographical and Scientific Maps" which concerns much of explorations in the American West.
Inside has much on the Mexican War including:... Read full description -
Item #691632THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 24, 1928
* Casper Holstein kidnapping (set free)
* Harlem Negro mobster leader
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "KIDNAPPED NEGRO FREED BY CAPTORS; FIVE SEIZED IN PLOT" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 44 pages, light... Read full description -
Item #691631THE GREENSBORO PATRIOT, North Carolina, October 28, 1940
* Battle of Greece begins
* Italy invasion of Greece
* Greco-Italian War
The front page has a nice banner headline: "Italy and Greece Are At War with subheads. Nice for display.
Complete with 8 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally nice. -
Item #691630DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 13, 1847
* New Braunfels & Fredericksburg, Texas
* German settlements founding - creation
Page 2 has a great, 1 1/3 column article headed: "Affairs In New Mexico" with much on the Mexican War. Also inside: "Gen. Scott's Advance" which is on the war... Read full description -
Item #691629DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 12, 1847 The front page features four letters each signed in type by: J. W. Kearny, concerning his work in Southern California. Two are datelined from San Diego & the other two from Los Angeles. The population of San Diego was less than 650 at the time.
Page 3 has: "The... Read full description -
Item #691628DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 11, 1847 Pages 2 and 3 contain much reporting on the Mexican War with articles headed: "Senator Corwin and the Mexican War" "Prospects of the War" "Mexican Affairs" "Capture of Tuspan [Tuxpan]" "From Matamoros" "From Tampico"... Read full description -
Item #691627DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 10, 1847
* Proclamation by General Santa Anna
Page 2 has a fascinating proclamation by the Mexicans concerning their recent losses in the Mexican War, headed: "Proclamation of Santa Anna".
It begins: "Mexicans! Vera Cruz is already in the power of the enemy. It has... Read full description -
Item #691626NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 13, 1866
* President Abraham Lincoln
* 1st birthday since assassination
* George Bancroft memorial oration
The top of the front page has column heads: "LINCOLN" "The Martyr President" "Oration By George Bancroft" "The Flags on the Public Buildings at Half... Read full description -
Item #691625DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 8, 1847 Page 2 has over a full column taken up with: "OFFICIAL - Official Report of Col. Doniphan" datelined from the Hqts. of the Army of Chihuahua" which has much on the Mexican War.
Page 3 has: "The War" which includes several items. Also: "Late From Monterey"... Read full description -
Item #691624DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 7, 1847 Page 3 has several items on the Mexican War, including: "Gen. Taylor on the Battle-Field" "Reported News From Mexico" "The Indiana Troops at Buena Vista" and: "Late From New Mexico".
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Item #691622DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 5, 1847 Pages 1 and 2 have over 3 columns taken up with: "Speech of Mr. Daniel P. King...On the General Appropriation Bill and the Mexican War".
Page 2 has an article: "The Planet Neptune" which was just recently discovered. And Page 3 has reports on the Mexican War headed:... Read full description -
Item #691620DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 27, 1847 Reports inside include: "Gen. Taylor--Mexican Banditti" which is signed in type: Z. Taylor. Also: "Interesting to Volunteers" which is on the Mexican War; "On the New Planet" concerning the recent discovery of Neptune; and a... Read full description -
Item #691619DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 24, 1847
* "Gunboat diplomacy"
* Mexican War
* San Diego, California
* Samuel Francis Du Pont
Perhaps the most interesting report is on page 3: "From California" who ch gives news by date, and includes a report that: "...The U.S.... Read full description -
Item #691618DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 22, 1847 Much reporting on the Mexican War with articles headed: "The Negotiations With Mexico" "The American Force at Buena Visa" which includes a chart of the various units; "Official--From New Mexico" which is a nearly 2 column article from Santa Fe. Also: "A... Read full description -
Item #691617DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 23, 1847 Much reporting on the Mexican War, plus page 3 begins with: "Late From California" which is a lengthy letter from San Diego reading more like a travelogue than a military report, although there is mention of a battle with the Mexicans. This is one of the earliest reports on San... Read full description -
Item #691612THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Sept. 14, 1900
* The Great 1900 Galveston hurricane
* Deadliest natural disaster in U.S. history
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "GALVESTON'S NEEDS URGENTLY SET FORTH" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era.... Read full description -
Item #691611THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, April 7, 1926
* Gerald Chapman execution - hanging
* Count of Gramercy Park - gentleman bandit
* Prohibition era outlaw - criminal
The front page has a two column heading: "Chapman Died on Gallows Protesting His Innocence In Murder of James Skelly" (see)
Complete with 16 pages, light toning and minor... Read full description -
Item #691604LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 7, 1992
* Marlene Dietrich death (1st report)
* German-American movie film actress
* Best title to be had ?
The bottom of the front page has a heading: "Marlene Dietrich, Classic Femme Fatale, Dies at 90" with subhead: "In Her Sultry Roles, she Brought a Worldly Sexuality & a Hint of Decadence... Read full description -
Item #691600DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D. C., March 23, 1847
* Smithsonian Institution
* Construction of the "Castle"
* Washington D.C. publication
Page 3 has a wonderful article on the building of what we now know as the "Castle", the original building of the Smithsonian... Read full description -
Item #691591THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 24, 1931
* Francis Xavier Dercum death (1st report)
* American physician & neurologist
* James F. Ballard death (1st report)
* Art collector - Middle East & Asia rugs
Page 23 has a one column heading: "DR. F. X. DERCUM DIES IN CHAIR AT MEETING" with subheads and photo. (see)
Also on the same page is another... Read full description -
Item #691590MAGAZINE SECTION only of the New York Times, April 20, 1947
* Princess Elizabeth turns 21
* Future Queen Elizabeth II
* Cover photo & life in photos
The front page of this section has a photo of the future Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom who turned 21 the day after this publication. Pages 12 & 13 has several photos of... Read full description -
Item #691588FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., September 11, 1925
* PN-9 No. 1 seaplane rescue
* Commander John Rodgers
The front page has a nice banner headline: "RESCUED AVIATORS, SAFE AND WELL, REACH PORT" with subheads. Nice for display.
Complete with 24 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally... Read full description -
Item #691587THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 27, 1944.
* re. Adolph Hitler escapes assassination plot
* Post Operation Valkyrie - Loyal aides stay put
* Joseph Goebbels speech reassuring the public
The front page has a two column heading: "Goebbels Promises Nazis New Effort Will Win" (see) Page 4 has a banner headline: "Text of... Read full description -
Item #691585THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 20, 1943
* Henschel Hs 293 guided missile 1st used
* Rocket warfare during World War II
* New German radio controlled glider bomb
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Nazi Rocket Glider Bomb Is Seen For First Time, Diving at Convoy" (see)
Other news, sports and... Read full description -
Item #691567LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 1, 1977
* George Lucas' amazingly successful, "Star Wars"
* Ad in a Los Angeles newspaper - 1 week later
Inside the "View" section is a ad for George Lucas' "Star Wars" The ad measures 7 1/2 x 5 inches. This original "Star War" movie opened just 7 days earlier.... Read full description -
Item #691565THE ARIZONA DAILY STAR, Tucson, July 10, 1943
* Invasion of Sicily Italy begins
* Operation Husky
* World War II - WWII
* 1st stage of Europe liberation
The front page has a nice banner headline announcing: "SICILY INVADED BY ALLIES; VAST FLEET CONVOYS TROOPS" with subhead. (see) Small hole and stain at the top of the word "Allies" caused... Read full description -
Item #691564THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 20, 1900
* Armenian Genocide - Holocaust - Massacres
* Sason - Ottoman Empire - Turkey
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "HORRIBLE OUTRAGES" with subheadS. (see) Brief text here. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues... Read full description -
Item #691558NEW YORK HERALD, July 15, 1867
* Kidder Fight (Massacre) - Kansas
* General George Armstrong Custer
* Pawnee Killer - Cheyenne Sioux Indians
Page 6 has an article headed: "The Indian War" and more. The text takes up over 2 full columns.
Complete with 8 pages, irregular along the spine, nice condition. -
Item #691550DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 26, 1848
* Mexican War closing events
* re. Annexation of Texas
Page 2 includes: "Extract from Mr. Benton's Bill to Provide for the Annexation of Texas to the United States". This is followed by a letter datelined from the "Hermitage,... Read full description -
Item #691546CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Feb. 21, 1930
* Prohibition era alcohol in gangland Chicago
* Wets vs. Drys and the depletion in farming
* Al "Scarface" Capone era
The front page has a banner headline: "FARM WOES LAID TO DRY LAW" with subheads. When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activities born out... Read full description -
Item #691545CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 13, 1929
* Chicago gangland wars
* Al 'Scarface' Capone era
* Prohibition & great depression
The front page has a great banner headline for display concerning the gangland wars in Chicago that reads: "UPHOLDS DRY RULE BY GUNS" with subheads. Related photos are on the back page.
When it comes to... Read full description -
Item #691544THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 27, 1932
* Fred Duesenberg death
* Automobile pioneer
* Race car motors
Page 17 has a one column heading: "F. S. DUESENBERG DIES OF AUTO INJURY" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Frederick Samuel Duesenberg, automobile pioneer designer, manufacturer and sportsman. I... Read full description -
Item #691540NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 15, 1932
* Jessie Bonstelle death (1st report)
* American theater director & actress
* Katherine Plunket death (1st report)
The top of page 15 has a one column head: "JESSIE BONSTELLE, ACTRESS, IS DEAD" with subheads and photo.
Also on page 15 is: "KATHERINE PLUNKET DEAD AT AGE OF 111" with subheads. We suspect... Read full description -
Item #691539LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass. Nov. 15, 1960
* Sammy Davis Jr. & May Britt photo
* Controversial interracial marriage
* John F. Kennedy connection ?
The front page has a two column photo with small heading: "May Britt Weds Sammy Davis" See below for some history on this event.
Complete with 10 pages, light toning at the... Read full description -
Item #691538CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Feb. 19, 1941
* Walt Disney's "Fantasia" movie premiere (Chicago)
* Mickey Mouse - opening night advertisement
Page 22 has a 7 x 4 inch advertisement for the opening night showing of the famous Walt Disney animated cartoon movie 'Fantasia' starring Mickey Mouse in Chicago
Complete with 32 pages,... Read full description -
Item #691536CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, November 7, 1942
* Second Battle of El Alamein
* World War II Egypt - Africa
* Erwin Rommel defeated
The front page has a six column heading: "British Tanks Pursue Axis 104 Miles in Egypt" with subheads. (see) Coverage continues on page 2 with related map.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day.... Read full description -
Item #691535THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, November 13, 1939
* Nile Kinnick's touchdown upsets Notre Dame
* Iowa Hawkeyes - NCAA college football
Page 14 has a two column heading: "Kinnick Leads Star Quartet to Head of Grid Honor Role" with subhead: "Nile Scores Seven Points to Upset Irish..." (see)
Complete with 22 pages, light... Read full description -
Item #691532NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 11, 1860
* Pre-Civil War Southern tensions - secession ?
* Mormons on Abraham Lincoln's election
A great issue from several months before the outbreak of the Civil War, with ominous first column heads including; "THE NATIONAL CRISIS" "The Secession Question Before... Read full description -
Item #691531NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 17, 1859
* John Brown's armed insurrection
* Harpers Ferry WV West Virginia
Page 2 begins with: "The Harper's Ferry Outbreak" & further down the column: "Capt. John Brown's Early History--Almost A D.D." which mentions he almost died years earlier.
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Item #691527DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, Nov. 9, 1864 A wealth of war-related reports in this issue including: "THE WAR NEWS" "The Situation At Atlanta" "Latest News From the North "Startling Revelation in Indiana" "Guerrillas in Kentucky" "The Fall of Plymouth--Full... Read full description -
Item #691526DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, Nov. 12, 1864
* re. Abraham Lincoln 2nd election victory
A wealth of war-related reports on the front page including: "THE WAR NEWS" with subheads: "From Petersburg--From the Valley--Georgia". Also: "The Yankee Presidential Elections" notes frustration... Read full description -
Item #691520DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, Nov. 28, 1864
* From the capital of the Confederacy
* General William T. Sherman
* March to the Sea beginning
A wealth of war-related reports on the front page including: "THE WAR NEWS" "Yankee Barbarism" "Confederate Congress" "From The Valley"... Read full description -
Item #691518HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, 1866-1899
* Great for gift-giving at a highly discounted price
* Wonderful way to introduce someone to the hobby
* An 1800’s original with woodcut prints
* A LIMIT of 5 issues per buyer
** Please do not request a specific date **
*** Photos show a pair of issues to merely provide multiple... Read full description -
Item #691516EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 11, 1916
* Capture of Contalmaison
* Battle of Albert - France
* World War I - WWI
* German vs. British armies
The front page has a nice banner headline: "GERMAN TRENCHES STORMED" with subhead. (see) Nice for display. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp"... Read full description -
Item #691514THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 11, 1932
* Irving Langmuir - chemist & physicist
* John Galsworthy - novelist & playwright
* Nobel Prize in Chemistry & Literature winners
The top of page 21 has a one column heading: "NOBEL SCIENCE PRIZE WON BY DR. LANGMUIR" with subheads that include: "Pioneer In Radio Field"... Read full description -
Item #691511THE DETROIT NEWS, Nov. 2, 1962
* Cuban missile crisis nearing the end
* Cold War - Soviet Union
The front page has a nice banner headline: "RIP OUT CUBA BASES" with subheads. (see)Nice for display.
Complete with 50+ pages, small library stamp within the masthead, some small binding holes along the spine,... Read full description
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