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  • Spontaneous combustion of a drunkard...
    Item #684887
    CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE & JOURNAL, New York, July 23, 1830  Page 3 has a very curious article with a small heading: "Spontaneous Combustion of a Drunkard" with an interesting eye-witness account. Such an article certainly makes for an interesting conversation piece.
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  • Possibly the first Jew lynched within the United States...
    Item #684869
    NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 17, 1868 

    * Lynching of Samuel Bierfield
    * First Jew lynched in United States
    * Jews - Jewish - Judaica item
    * Ku Klux Klan - KKK members


    The front page has: "Murderous Outrage at Franklin, Williamson County, Tenn. - Two Men Shot Dead" which is the account of the killing of a Jewish shop... Read full description  
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  • Mormon converts returning to Europe...
    Item #684868
    DAILY MORNING CALL, San Francisco, California, Dec. 8, 1873  A bottom corner of the front page has an article; "UTAH - Railroad Rout - Disgusted Mormon Converts Returning to Europe". It notes in part: "Several parties of Mormon converts who emigrated from the old country last Summer have within the past two weeks returned... Read full description  
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  • Indian murders on the Plains...   Santa Anna...
    Item #684864
    THE TIMES, San Francisco, California, June 22, 1867  The top of page 3 has column heads including: "The Surratt Trial" "Santa Anna Back in Mexico" "More Indian Murders on the Plains" and more.
    Four pages, very large size, never bound nor trimmed, minimal fold wear, minor fold foxing. Folder size noted is for... Read full description  
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  • From Nevada City, California...
    Item #684838
    NEVADA DAILY TRANSCRIPT, Nevada City, California,  Sept. 13, 1879  

    * Rare Old west publication

    This town (formerly known as Deer Creek Dry Diggins) was the most important mining town in California in the 1850's. It is situated close to the Nevada border a bit northwest of Lake Tahoe. The historic district today is listed on the National... Read full description  
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  • Fire at the famous San Quentin prison...
    Item #684830
    SAN RAFAEL HERALD, California, March 2, 1876  An uncommon title from this city in the North Bay area of San Francisco Bay.
    A typical newspaper of the day with a wealth of local news and a wealth of advertisements as well. Page 3 has a lengthy report headed: "SAN QUENTIN" "Disastrous Fire at the State Prison" "The... Read full description  
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  • From 1880 San Rafael, California...
    Item #684821
    MARIN COUNTY TOCSIN, San Rafael, California, Dec. 25, 1880

    * Rare old West publication

    An uncommon title from the Bay Area, just north of San Francisco. A typical newspaper of the day with a variety of local, regional, and national reports, plus a great wealth of advertisements, many of which are illustrated.
    Four pages, never bound nor trimmed,... Read full description  
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  • Marysville: gateway to the gold fields...
    Item #684819
    MARYSVILLE DAILY STANDARD, California, July 27, 1872

    * Rare Old West publication

    In the days of the California Gold Rush, Marysville was a stopping point for riverboats from Sacramento and San Francisco that carried miners on their way to the digging grounds. A sign on the roadside as one enters Marysville carries the slogan: "Gateway to... Read full description  
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  • John Tyler's second marriage...
    Item #684810
    NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 29, 1844  Page 3 has a brief & inconspicuous report announcing that: "The President of the United States, with the lady to whom he has just been united in marriage, returned to this city on Thursday evening."
    An interesting curiosity: John Tyler, who served as President from 1841-1845,... Read full description  
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  • Mammoth Cave: new discoveries...
    Item #684808
    NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., July 27, 1844 

    * Mammoth Cave National Park
    * Pre Civil War tourist destination
    * Edmonson County - Kentucky


    A page 3 report about the "Mammoth Cave" says: "Twenty-six large avenues and a third river, larger than those previously known, have recently been discovered in the Mammoth Cave. A... Read full description  
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  • Return of the Fremont expedition: a visit with John Sutter in California..
    Item #684807
    NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, Aug. 20, 1844  On page 3 under: "Lieut. Fremont's Expedition" is a report from the Daily Missourian about the Fremont expedition "...just returned to St. Louis."
    The report provides the basic chronology of the expedition and describes the... Read full description  
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  • Death of John Murrell, the famous "land pirate"... Complaints of election fraud...
    Item #684787
    NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., Nov. 29, 1844 

    * John Murrell death - "land pirate"
    * Mississippi River outlaw


    A front page report about the "Death Of Murrell" says: "The Chattanooga Gazette of the 16th announces the death, at Pikeville, Tennessee, of the notorious ... Read full description  
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  • Black Buck raid 1... Falklands War...
    Item #684783
    LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 1, 1982

    * "Black Buck 1" raid
    * RAF Avro Vulcan bomber
    * Stanley - Falklands Islands War


    The front page has a banner headline: "British Jets Attack Falklands" with subhead and related photo. (see) Nice for display.
    Complete 1st section only with all 36 pages, nice condition.
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  • Mick Jagger goes solo...
    Item #684772
    USA TODAY, Jan. 30, 1985

    * Mick Jagger goes solo
    * Mel Gibson sets hip trend


    The front page of the Life section has an image and article: "At age 41, Jagger is on a roll".  Additional articles include: "Billy Joel: A hit-making man" and "5 o'clock shadow is chic all day long", which describes the new male trend for... Read full description  
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  • Release of  Walt Disney's "The Three Caballeros"... Georgia to repeal Poll Tax...
    Item #684771
    THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 6, 1945

    * Walt Disney's ~ The Three Caballeros
    * Georgia Poll Tax


    This issue has a premiere week ad for the historic release of the 1st movie to merge animation and live action.  Walt Disney's The Three Caballeros starred: Panchito, Joe Carioca, and Donald Duck, with... Read full description  
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  • The Pennsylvania Dutch in 1907...
    Item #684762
    THE SUN, Baltimore, Maryland, Sept. 22 & 29, 1907  

    * 2-issue set regarding the Pennsylvania Dutch lifestyle

    Page 12 of Sept. 22 issue has a 2 column headline: "THE PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH AND THEIR QUEER WAYS", with subheadings: "A Character Sketch of a People Little Known to Their Neighbors" and "THE PENNSYLVANIA... Read full description  
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  • A newspaper predicting the future...   Charles Dickens...
    Item #684753
    BROUGHTON'S MONTHLY PLANET READER AND ASTROLOGICAL JOURNAL, Philadelphia, Oct., Nov., Dec., 1867  A fascinating and very unusual newspaper of small-size themed on predicting what would happen in the future--great to read in hindsight.
    The primary feature is the 1 1/2 page article: "the Nativity of Charles Dickens"... Read full description  
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  • A newspaper predicting the future...
    Item #684752
    BROUGHTON'S MONTHLY PLANET READER AND ASTROLOGICAL JOURNAL, Philadelphia, Oct., Nov., Dec., 1866 

    * Uncommon publication
    * Astrology - Horoscope
    * Napoleon III


    A fascinating and very unusual newspaper of small-size themed on predicting what would happen in the future--great to read in hindsight.
    The front page features a large print of:... Read full description  
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  • A newspaper predicting the future...
    Item #684751
    BROUGHTON'S MONTHLY PLANET READER AND ASTROLOGICAL JOURNAL, Philadelphia, July, August, September, 1866  A fascinating and very unusual newspaper of small-size themed on predicting what would happen in the future--great to read in hindsight.
    Among the articles: "The Hourly Motions of the Superior Planets" "Extraordinary... Read full description  
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  • A newspaper predicting the future...
    Item #684750
    BROUGHTON'S MONTHLY PLANET READER AND ASTROLOGICAL JOURNAL, Philadelphia, April, May, June, 1866 

    * Uncommon publication
    * Astrology - Horoscope


    A fascinating and very unusual newspaper of small-size themed on predicting what would happen in the future--great to read in hindsight.
    Among the articles: "Professor Owen on Astrology,... Read full description  
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  • Bombing of Barcelona... Spanish Civil War...
    Item #684746
    CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 18, 1938

    * Bombing of Barcelona
    * Spanish Civil War
    * Nationalist Spain


    The front page has a nice banner headline: "600 KILLED IN 12 BOMB RAIDS" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Related photo is on the back page. Coverage on the Nationalist airstrikes on the city of Barcelona during the Spanish... Read full description  
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  • Pair of issues on the Dearing family massacre...
    Item #684735
    CONCORD DAILY MONITOR, New Hampshire, April 12 and May 6, 1866 

    * The Dearing family murders
    * "Murder by gaslight"
    * Antoine Probst arrest


    A pair of issues on the horrific Dearing family murder, covering the murder report and the confession of the murderer.
    Page 2 of April 12 has: 'Horrid Murders" which report... Read full description  
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  • Reward ads for desertion from the military...
    Item #684722
    GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, July 15, 1799  Various news of the day including some naval reports on relations with France. There are two: "Twenty Dollars Reward" ads for deserted soldiers with much detail.
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  • 1914 Newfoundland Sealing Disaster...
    Item #684721
    EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, April 3, 1914

    * SS Newfoundland sealing disaster
    * Sealers caught on ice drifts - storms


    The front page has two column heading: "LITTLE HOPE FOR MISSING SEALING SHIP" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are... Read full description  
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  • Wirz is hanged...   Trial of Jeff Davis...   Reconstruction...
    Item #684718
    THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Nov. 15, 1865 

    * Warden Henry Wirz execution - hanging
    * Andersonville Confederate Prison - Georgia
    * Confederate president Jefferson Davis trial


    Among the articles are: "The Latest Phase of Reconstruction" "The Trial of Jefferson Davis--The President and Chief Justice Consult About... Read full description  
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  • First American railroad publication...
    Item #684696
    AMERICAN RAILROAD JOURNAL, New York, Dec. 18, 1845  An early issue of the very first American periodical on railroading. The best feature of this newspaper might be the engravings of a railroad engines and coaches as well as related railroad devices & inventions, as found on pages 1, 2 & 3.
    The balance of the issue is taken up with a... Read full description  
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  • First American railroad publication...
    Item #684693
    AMERICAN RAILROAD JOURNAL, New York, Dec. 4, 1845 

    * Early on the railroad industry
    * Uncommon publication


    An early issue of the very first American periodical on railroading. The best feature of this newspaper might be the engravings of a railroad engines and coaches as well as related railroad devices & inventions, as found on pages... Read full description  
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  • First American railroad publication...
    Item #684688
    AMERICAN RAILROAD JOURNAL, New York, Oct. 23, 1845 

    * Early on the railroad industry
    * Uncommon publication


    An early issue of the very first American periodical on railroading. The best feature of this newspaper might be the engravings of a railroad engines and coaches as well as related railroad devices & inventions, as found on pages... Read full description  
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  • The phrenological character of two notables...
    Item #684684
    AMERICAN PHRENOLOGICAL JOURNAL, New York, February, 1853  Phrenology is a theory stating that the personality traits of a person can be derived from the shape of the skull. Although holding no validity today, it was a popular science in the mid-19th century and this periodical focused on it.
    Inside has the portraits of two notables... Read full description  
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  • The phrenological character of two notables...
    Item #684683
    AMERICAN PHRENOLOGICAL JOURNAL, New York, November, 1854  Phrenology is a theory stating that the personality traits of a person can be derived from the shape of the skull. Although holding no validity today, it was a popular science in the mid-19th century and this periodical focused on it.
    Inside has a portraits of Sarah Benjamin,... Read full description  
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  • Short-lived campaign newspaper supported the Whig party...
    Item #684682
    LOUISVILLE JOURNAL, EXTRA, Kentucky, June 20, 1844 

    * Very rare publication

    A quite rare and short-lived campaign newspaper which existed only to promote the Whig party cause in the 1844 election. This is issue #8 which was likely a run of just 27 issues printed from May 2 to December 5, 1844, as campaign newspapers... Read full description  
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  • The phrenological character of two notables...
    Item #684681
    AMERICAN PHRENOLOGICAL JOURNAL, New York, October, 1854 

    * Uncommon publication

    Phrenology is a theory stating that the personality traits of a person can be derived from the shape of the skull. Although holding no validity today, it was a popular science in the mid-19th century and this periodical focused on it.
    Inside has the... Read full description  
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  • Military newspaper from a tiny atoll (island) in the Pacific...
    Item #684675
    APAMAMA NUT I BEBA, Feb. 22, 1944  This island is a postage stamp size chunk of coral and trees in the Pacific Ocean, one of the Gilbert Islands, not far from the Equator. In the masthead is: "Apamama's On The Map - With One Objective - Blast The Jap!"
    This is a crudely produced "camp" newspaper... Read full description  
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  • Large and decorative masthead...
    Item #684672
    GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, July 2, 1859  The front page has print of: "Marshal Randon, the New French Minister of War" as well as a print showing: "French & Sardinian Soldiers Singing Martial Songs Through the Streets of Turin".
    A large print inside shows: "Costumes of the Austrian Army".
    ... Read full description  
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  • Long Island Sound steamboats...
    Item #684670
    GLEASON'S PICTORIAL LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, Aug. 20, 1859  Perhaps the most outstanding aspect of this newspaper is the beautiful & large masthead, plus each page is trimmed in a nautical theme.
    The front page has a print of: "Louis Kossuth, the Hungarian Patriot" with a biography of him. Inside has a print of: "Snipe... Read full description  
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  • Very ornate masthead...
    Item #684669
    GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, Aug. 13, 1859  This newspaper has one of most ornate mastheads including an illustration of a battleship with maritime symbols bordering the front page.
    Among the prints are: "The Late War---French Troops Crossing Mount Cenis" "The Late Prince Metternich" "The Late War in... Read full description  
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  • Very decorative masthead...   Pilgrim Hall & Monument to the Forefathers...
    Item #684668
    GLEASON'S PICTORIAL LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, Aug. 6, 1859  This title has one of the more beautiful & ornate mastheads of the 19th century, plus each page is bordered with an anchor & chain devise.
    The front includes a print of: "The Pilgrim Hall, Plymouth, Mass." with text as well, the... Read full description  
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  • Decorative masthead, print of Fort Hamilton, New York...
    Item #684666
    GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE OF THE BATTLE SHIP, Boston, July 30, 1859  This title has one of the largest & most decorative mastheads of the 19th century with a decorative border around all pages.
    The front page has a print of : "General Forey...Receiving the Congratulations of His Troops After the Battle" of... Read full description  
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  • Decorative masthead, view of Naples & Mt. Vesuvius...
    Item #684665
    GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE OF THE BATTLE SHIP, Boston, July 23, 1859  This title has one of the largest & most decorative mastheads of the 19th century with a decorative border around all pages.
    The front page has a nice print of the: "City of Naples, and Mount Vesuvius".
    Other prints include: "Ferdinand II, the... Read full description  
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  • Decorative masthead, and decorative front page naval print...
    Item #684663
    GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE OF THE BATTLE SHIP, Boston, July 16, 1859 

    * Rare title w/ great masthead

    This title has one of the largest & most decorative mastheads of the 19th century with a decorative border around all pages.
    The front page has a wonderful naval print captioned: "The War In Italy--Capture of... Read full description  
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  • Decorative masthead, and decorative front page naval print...
    Item #684662
    GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE OF THE BATTLE SHIP, Boston, July 16, 1859 

    * Rare title w/ great masthead

    This title has one of the largest & most decorative mastheads of the 19th century with a decorative border around all pages.
    The front page has a wonderful naval print captioned: "The War In Italy--Capture of... Read full description  
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  • Rare title from Oregon...
    Item #684659
    THE WEEKLY TIMES, The Dalles, Wasco County, Oregon, Oct. 12, 1880 

    * Rare old West publication

    This is the volume 1, number 25 issue of a title which is quite rare, as Gregory (Union Lit of American Newspapers) notes that it only lasted less than 1 1/2 years, and only the Bancroft Library has an incomplete file. No other institutional holdings are... Read full description  
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  • Early from the state capital... old West...
    Item #684650
    SACRAMENTO DAILY RECORD-UNION, California, Jan. 29, 1879  

    * Wild old West
    * Rare publication


    Various news of the day from this northern California town, the capital of California.
    The news and advertisements found within these pages provide an interesting perspective of life in California from just 30 years after the Gold Rush.
    Complete... Read full description  
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  • Early San Francisco...
    Item #684647
    DAILY EVENING POST, San Francisco, California, May 31, 1873  Among the various articles are: "The Female Detective" "Cave In A Mine" "Two Men Covered Up Nearly Eight Hours and Rescued Alive" "A Fight With a Lunatic" "Crime In Texas" and so much more.
    Four pages, never-trimmed margins, some foxing, nice... Read full description  
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  • A volume one issue from San Francisco...
    Item #684644
    DAILY EVENING STAR, San Francisco, Feb. 29, 1884  This is a volume one issue (number 12).  Among the front page reports are: "Folsom Fomentation" "Charges Against McComb & Chambers" "Convicted at Last" "A Violent Lodger" "Flotsam and Jetsam"
    Four pages, never bound nor trimmed,... Read full description  
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    Item #684640
    FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Maryland, June 3, 1796  Page 2 has reports from Congress including: "The bill for making appropriations for the support of the military and naval establishments of 1796, was read a third time and passed...".
    Page 3 had an ad: "For Sale, A Few Likely Negroes of good... Read full description  
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  • Discussing the Jay Treaty...      Slave-related ads...
    Item #684638
    FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Maryland, June 1, 1796  Much of page 2 is taken up with a report from Congress: "On motion for making provision for carrying into effect the treaty with Great Britain." which refers to the controversial Jay Treaty.
    The front page has an ad: "For Sale, For A Term of... Read full description  
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  • Creating the Bank of Maryland...   President Washington signs a letter...
    Item #684636
    FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Maryland, May 30, 1796  

    * Bank of Baltimore, Maryland creation
    * President George Washington letter


    Much of pages 2 & 3 are taken up with; "An Act to Establish A Bank and Incorporate the Subscribers Thereto." which begins: "Be it enacted by... Read full description  
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  • Building the Mormon Temple in 1867...
    Item #684629
    SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June 8, 1867  

    * The Great Mormon Tabernacle at Salt Lake City, Utah

    The prime print and article is the nearly half page captioned: "The Great Mormon Tabernacle At Salt Lake" with a related article of the same title. The print shows the famous Temple in the early stages of construction.
    Sixteen... Read full description  
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  • Edison's Dynamo-Electric machine, and the Edison lamp...
    Item #684628
    SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Jan. 22, 1881  

    * Inventor Thomas Alva Edison
    * Dynamo electric generator machine


    The front page features an article: "Edison's New Dynamo-Electric Machine" with a half-page illustration of it, plus a quarter page illustration of "The Edison Lamp".
    Inside has a wealth... Read full description  
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