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Item #688679This is a genuine check written on the "Otsego County Bank" of Cooperstown, New York dated Nov. 6, 1834. Included is the amount of $350 in the lower left corner with a signature in the lower right. There is a nice engraving of an eagle with an olive branch in its beak. Also a red ink cancellation.
An early financial item & great to have... Read full description -
Item #688674DUNLAP & CLAYPOOLE'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER EXTRA, Philadelphia, Nov. 29, 1794
* 18th century runaway slave ad
A single sheet "Extra" edition. The front page taken up with ads with a runaway slave ad headed: "Twenty Dollars Reward" (see)
Complete as a single sheet issue, never-trimmed margins, nice condition. -
Item #688673FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass. December 27, 1947
* Blizzard of 1947 (1st report)
* New York City snow storm
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "Huge Drift Blocks Roads; New Storms Threaten N.E.; Snowfall Buries Manhattan" with subhead. (see)
Ten pages, light toning and wear at the margins, generally good. -
Item #688672CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 28, 1931
* Chicago gangland wars
* Gangster hitman Fred "Killer" Burke sentenced
* St. Valentine's Day massacre suspect
* Al 'Scarface' Capone era
* Prohibition & great depression
* Best title to be had - rare as such
The top of :page 5 has a one column heading "SLAYER BURKE... Read full description -
Item #688667WILLIAMSPORT SUN-GAZETTE, Williamsport, PA, June 25, 2022 The front page has the banner headline with two corresponding photos and text: "ROE V. WADE OVERTURNED", it being the landmark SCOTUS reversal of Roe v. Wade decision of 1973. Another front page article has: "NOW member 'devastated'; Catholic leader 'thankful'",... Read full description
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Item #688664NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 6, 1862
* Second Battle of Bull Run # 2
* Manassas, Virginia
* Confederate victory
Most of the front page is taken up with follow-up reports on the Second Battle of Bull Run (Manassas). Front page column heads include: "THE WAR IN VIRGINIA" "Gen. McClellan's Orders on Assuming His... Read full description -
Item #688662THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., April 11 & 12, 1960
* Arnold Palmer "The King" wins
* His 2nd Masters golf tournament
The top of page 13 has a banner heading in the April 11 issue: "Palmer Takes Masters With 282 On Birdie Finish" with subheads and 2 related photos. (see) The front page of the April 12th issue... Read full description -
Item #688659CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, April 19, 1931
* POLICE CORRUPTION ?
* Chicago gangland wars
* Al 'Scarface' Capone era
* Prohibition & great depression
* Best title to be had - rare as such
The front page has a nice banner headline concerning the gangland wars in Chicago that reads: "SCAN POLICE BANK ACCOUNTS" with subheads.... Read full description -
Item #688658THE DETROIT NEWS, Dec. 21, 1934
* KLM Douglas DC-2 'Uiver'
* Airplane crash disaster
* Iraq desert
The top of the front page has a seven column headline: "Air Derby Winner Crashes; 7 Die" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 48 pages, rag edition in great condition. -
Item #688657THE DETROIT NEWS, June 13, 1927.
* Charles Lindbergh welcome home
* New York City ticker tape parade (day of)
* "Spirit of St. Louis"
The front page features a nice banner headline: "NEW YORK GREETS LINDBERGH with many subheads and nice photo. Great for display.
Complete with 18 pages, light toning and a little wear along the... Read full description -
Item #688656THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, January 30, 1933
* Adolph Hitler becoming chancellor (day of)
* Nazi Germany begins climb to total power
* First event that led to the eventual Jewish Holocaust
The front page has a one column heading: "Von Papen Seeks Support Of Both Nazis, Centrists"dictatorship and the cornerstone of the Jewish... Read full description -
Item #688655THE DETROIT NEWS, December 20, 1934
* Shelbyville Courthouse Square Historic District - Tennessee
* Lynching mob burns down after Negro is transferred
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "Troops Invade Mob-Torn City" with subhead. (see)
Complete with 52 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.
wikipedia... Read full description -
Item #688653THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 14, 1930
* Albert Einstein's visit to America
* Receives "keys" to New York City
The front page has a one column heading: "EINSTEIN RECEIVES 'KEYS' TO THE CITY" with subheads. (see) Lengthy text continues inside. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World... Read full description -
Item #688652SECTION 2 (sports) only of the Chicago Daily tribune, April 15, 1931
* Montreal Canadians - NHL Hockey
* Wins Stanley Cup title
* Chicago Blackhawks
The front page of this section has a seven column heading: "Canadians Beat Hawks, 2-0; Retain Hockey Title" with subheads and lineups. (see) First report coverage on the Montreal... Read full description -
Item #688649FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Nov. 10, 1798
* Rare 18th century American title
* (8) slaves related advertisements
The full ftpg. is taken up with ads including 10 illustrated ship ads. Page 2 has 4 slavery related ads. And the back page has 4 more. (see)
Four pages, minor light foxing, nice condition. -
Item #688645SECTION 2 (sports) only of the Chicago Daily Tribune, April 11, 1931
* Heartley 'Hunk' Anderson named new head coach
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish college football team
* Post Knute Rockne airplane crash death
The front page of this section has a banner headline: "ANDERSON NAMED NOTRE DAME GRID CHIEF" with... Read full description -
Item #688643THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1805
* Death of Alexander Hamilton speech
Inside has over a full page taken up with: "An Oration Commemorative of the late Major General, Alexander Hamilton...by J.M. Mason, DD, Pastor First Reform Church in the City of New York...".
A few bits include: "The Doctor... Read full description -
Item #688638NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 26, 1846
* Commodore John D. Sloat
* Mexican-American War
* Claims California for U.S.
* Illinois Mormon War ending
* Nauvoo, Hancock County
Inside has a very historic article headed: "The Pacific Squadron - Commodore Sloat Takes Possession of... Read full description -
Item #688633CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE , August 26, 1940
* 1st bombing of Berlin Germany
* RAF bombers airplanes
* Battle of Britain continues
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a nice banner headline: "BATTLE RAIDERS OVER BERLIN" with subheads. A few related photos are on the back page. (see) First report coverage on the very first air attack on the city of... Read full description -
Item #688630THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1800
* President George Washington's death
Near the back under the section headed: "Obituary, with Anecdotes, of Remarkable Persons" is the very historic report of the death of George Washington.
Beginning with the date of his death, the 14th, the obituary reads in part: ".... At... Read full description -
Item #688617THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 23, 1933
* Emil Oberhoffer death (1st report)
* Minnesota Orchestra conductor
* Music composer - violinist
The top of page 19 has a one column heading: "EMIL OBERHOFFER, MUSICIAN, IS DEAD" with subheads and photo. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other... Read full description -
Item #688616WASHINGTON WORLD AND CITIZEN-SOLDIER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 25, 1882 Although the content is wide-ranging, as the title indicates, a fair amount of the articles relate to the military & government.
Page 7 has an interesting article headed: "A Rival to Yosemite", which tells of another dramatic valley slight... Read full description -
Item #688615THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 3, 1933
* Caribou Bill death
* Yukon gold rush
* Dog sled fame
The top of page 19 has a one column heading: "W. F. COOPER DEAD; FAMOUS IN YUKON" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the death of William F. Cooper, known for his exploits in the gold region of Alaska. I suspect this is one of the few... Read full description -
Item #688613THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 26, 1937
* Reverend Walter Niemöller arrested
* Ant-Nazi theologian and Lutheran pastor
* Brother Martin "First they came..." statement fame
Near the bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "Nazis Jail Brother of Rev. Martin Niemoeller; Arrest Is Made Secretly After three... Read full description -
Item #688609LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 13, 1989
* Best "Gleaming The Cube" movie advertisement
* Grand Opening Day film premiere
* Neo-noir skateboarding - Tony Hawk
* Mississippi Burning - Deep Star Six - Beaches - Pumpkinhead openings as well
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Gleaming the Cube" and perhaps... Read full description -
Item #688607THE DETROIT NEWS, November 8, 1935
* Garrettsville, Portage co., Ohio train robbery
* Gangsters Alvin Karpis - Ma Barker gang
The top of page 17 has a one column heading: "'West West' gang Hunted" with subhead: "Mail Train Is Robbed of More Than $40,000" Karpis was member of the Ma Barker Gang, and was... Read full description -
Item #688605THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 16, 1873
* Drummond Mine explosion disaster
* Westville, Pictou County, Nova Scotia
The top of page 7 has a one column headings: "WESTVILLE EXPLOSION" with subheads. (see) Text takes up more than 2 full columns.
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Item #688604CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, August 3, 1931
* Aviator Charles Lindbergh & Anne Morrow
* Land at Churchill, Hudson Bay, Manitoba, Canada
* Airplane flight to the Orient - Japan
The front page has a nice banner headline: "LINDBERGHS FIGHT GALE, SAFE" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. two related photos and heading are on the... Read full description -
Item #688603CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 26, 1931
* Chicago gangland wars
* Al 'Scarface' Capone throws a party
* Before he goes to prison
* Prohibition & great depression
* Best title to be had - rare as such
The top of page 3 has a two column heading: "Al Capone, Nearing Prison, Throws a Farewell Party" (see) Probably only reported in a Chicago... Read full description -
Item #688600LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 16, 2003
* Idi Amin death (1st report)
* Ugandan military officer
* President of Uganda
* Brutal despot - cannibal ?
The front page has a two column heading: "Former Ugandan Dictator Who Ruled by Terror Dies" with photo. First report coverage continues on page 5 with banner heading: "Former Ugandan Despot... Read full description -
Item #688599CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, Aug. 16, 2003
*A Shaun White skateboarding photo
* X games at the Staples Center
* Movie advertisements
The front page of this section has a action photo showing a young Shaun White at the X Games at the Staples Center in Los Angeles with heading: "Scare Masters" (see) Coverage... Read full description -
Item #688598CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, August 4, 1931
* 1931 Chicago housing protests
* Eviction of Diana Gross - Negro
* Africans Americans vs. police
* Unemployment - Great Depression
The front page has a nice banner headline: "REDS RIOT; 3 SLAIN BY POLICE" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. A few related photos are on the back page. Great... Read full description -
Item #688594THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, March 13, 1947.
* President Harry Truman Doctrine
* Soviet Imperialism - Cold War
* Greece and Turkey aid
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "TRUMAN ASKS U. S. TO HALT WORLD COMMUNIST MARCH" with subhead and photo. (see)
Complete with all 32 pages, wear along the spine,... Read full description -
Item #688592NEW YORK TIMES, October 22, 1934
* Charles Pretty Boy Floyd
* Public enemy No. 1 shot (killed)
The top of page 16 has an article headed: "Posses Hunt Floyd In Dense Ohio Woods" "Outlaw Believed to Have Been Wounded in Gun Battle Which Trapped Richetti" (see) Floyd would die of his wounds on this day.
Complete in 42... Read full description -
Item #688588THE MARTIAN, France, Dec. 1, 1918
* Rare U.S. military camp publication
* World War I - WWI
This is a little 6 page, tri-fold newspaper "Published by Organizations at Hospital Center, A.P.O. No. 780 American Expeditionary Forces" near Mars, France, hence the title.
This town became an American hospital complex near the end... Read full description -
Item #688586SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Aug. 18, 1877 Inside has an interesting article headed: "Curving a Base Ball" which begins: "I see by a reply to one of your correspondents that you seem to doubt the possibility of this feat. That a ball may be thrown with a curve seems to be an undisputed proposition among players..." with... Read full description
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Item #688581BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Penn. May 20, 1875
* Mary Todd Lincoln INSANE
* President Abraham's wife
The front page has somewhat inconspicuous report that begins with: "Mrs. Lincoln, widow of President Lincoln, has been adjudged insane by the County Court at Chicago..." (see)
Complete in 4 pages, nice condition. -
Item #688566THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Kansas, May 3, 1939
* Lou Gehrig's games played streak ends (1st report)
* New York Yankees - Major league baseball
A one column head on the sports page rather quietly announces a major moment in baseball history--Lou Gehrig breaking his consecutive game appearance streak, with: "Yankees Run Wild To Bury... Read full description -
Item #688562THE TUOLUMNE INDEPENDENT, Sonora, Tuolumne County, California, April 8, 1882
* Outlaw Jesse James killed
* Robert & Charles Ford
Page 4 of this issue contains a very brief and inconspicuous report on the death of the notorious outlaw Jesse James. It reads in its entirety: "A report comes from Kansas City, Mo., that Jesse James, the... Read full description -
Item #688558NEW YORK TIMES, March 30, 1999
* Stock Market hits 10,000 for 1st time ever
As opposed to the negative reports which make stock market headlines collectible, here is a significant upbeat headline, and great to have it in the N.Y. Times. At the top of the 2nd column is: "DOW FINISHES DAY OVER 10,000 MARK FOR THE FIRST TIME"... Read full description -
Item #688557DEMOCRATIC STATE JOURNAL, Dayton, Columbia County, Washington (Territory), July 13, 1883
* Rare old West publication
This is a volume 1 issue of a title we have never had before from Washington, 6 years before it would become a state. "Union List of American Newspapers" notes that it lasted for just 2... Read full description -
Item #688555FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Dec. 21, 1796
* Rare 18th century American title
* (5) slaves related advertisements
The full ftpg. is taken up with ads including 5 illustrated ship ads & 4 slave related ads. The back page has another slave ad. (see) Also a land for sale for the Washington D.C. area.
Four... Read full description -
Item #688553NEW YORK TIMES, Nov.19, 1940
* Superman debut in New York City
* Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
* Great item for Superman collectors
One column headlines on page 30: " SUPERMAN TO STRUT OVER MACY PARADE", "Genie Emerging From Arabian Nights Bottle Also to Be Seen in Event Thursday". This was to be the debut of... Read full description -
Item #688551THE CUERVO CLIPPER, Cuervo, Guadalupe County, New Mexico, March 17, 1911
* Rare ghost town publication
Essentially a ghost town today having been split by interstate 40, and from when New Mexico was still a territory as it did not gain statehood until 1912. The entire county has less than 4700 in population.
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Item #688549LEBANON ADVERTISER, Pennsylvania, Aug. 1, 1849
* Uncommon publication
* California Gold Rush
* 49ers - mining - miners
An uncommon title, and the volume 1, number 5 issue. Near the top of the ftpg. is: "From California" with a San Francisco dateline, & including: "The anchorage is crowded with vessels &... Read full description -
Item #688548BOSTON DAILY JOURNAL, Jan. 10, 1849
* California Gold Rush
* 49ers - mining - miners
The front page has: "Gold Region" noting in part: "...such astonishing news from California that they dare not publish it. If published the marvelous tale as to the length & breadth of the Gold Region would... Read full description -
Item #688545NEW YORK TIMES, June 19, 1920
* Very early Lou Gehrig
* Brooklyn High School star
A very significant issue for any Lou Gehrig collector as this newspaper contains the very first mention of Lou Gehrig for his baseball prowess (one earlier mention was for football) in this venerable newspaper.
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Item #688527NEW YORK TIMES, July 25, 1865
* Harvard University commencement
* Georgia no longer a slave state
* Post civil war reconstruction era
The entire front page features the coverage of "HARVARD" "Culmination of the Grand Commencement" which concludes on the back page.
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Item #688521LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 21, 1982
* Dave Garroway suicide death
* Television - TV personality
* Founding host & anchor of NBC's "Today"
The front page has a three column heading: "TV's Dave Garroway Kills Himself" with photo Nice to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
The... Read full description -
Item #688520LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 1, 1980
* Strother Martin death (same day report)
* American character actor - Western films
* John Wayne and Paul Newman sidekick
* "Cool Hand Luke" - "What we've got here is failure to communicate" fame
* Best publication to be had ? (rare)
The front page has a two column heading:... Read full description






















































