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Item #672226THE WORLD, New York, Oct. 23, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Division of the Mississippi" "Departments of the Cumberland, Tennessee, Ohio, and Vicksburg Included in Gen. Grant's Command" "Gens. Hooker & Sherman to Command their Respective Corps" "Escape of General Lee... Read full description -
Item #672225THE WORLD, New York, Oct. 29, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: Gen. Grant's Dept." "Grand Flanking Movement by Lee's and Bragg's Armies" "Rebels Marching from Virginia to Tennessee" "The Line of the Rappahannock to be Defended by Lee" "Cavalry Right at... Read full description -
Item #672224THE WORLD, New York, Nov. 7, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Army of the Potomac in Motion" "The Warrenton Route to Richmond Abandoned!" "The Siege of Charleston" "The Fenian Brotherhood" "Increased Audacity of Rebel Guerrillas" "Gen. Grant's... Read full description -
Item #672222THE WORLD, New York, Nov. 21, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "From East Tennessee" "Gen. Burnside Announces Himself All Right, Yet all Wrong" "Continued Fighting All About Knoxville" "Our Soldiers In Richmond" "Escape of 33 Prisoners from Castle... Read full description -
Item #672220THE WORLD, New York, Dec. 8, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "General Grant's Dept." "Longstreet Certainly Retreating Toward Virginia" "The Siege of Knoxville Raised Dec. 4" "Gens. Sherman and Foster Pursuing Along the Holston River" "The Enemy Advancing on Maysfield,... Read full description -
Item #672211THE WORLD, New York, Dec. 29, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Gen. Grant's Department" "Guerrilla Raids in Front" "Another Demonstration by Morgan Apprehended" "Longstreet's Movements Interpreted" "A Concise Narrative of Gen. Grant's late Campaign"... Read full description -
Item #672200NILES REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 3, 1835
* Slavery & abolitionists
* Slave trade - abolition
An inside page has: "Slavery & the Abolitionists" which begins by reporting on: "A great anti-abolition meeting...at Troy, New York, the mayor presiding. The resolutions were all pointed & severe...we... Read full description -
Item #672184CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, November 25, 1943
* re. General George Patton slaps soldier
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a one column heading "See Promotion for Ike Periled by Patton Slap" (see) Coverage on General George S. Patton's possible removal from command for slapping and insulting a shell shocked soldier. Some stray pencil... Read full description -
Item #672183THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, September 24, 1950
* Battle of Hill 282
* P-51 Mustangs
* Korean War
Near the top of the front page is a small one column heading: "US Planes Bomb, Strafe British by Mistake" First report coverage on the U.S. air strike on British troops by mistake.
Thirty-two pages, some wear at the margins with a little... Read full description -
Item #672181THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., November 11, 1954
* United States Marine Corps War Memorial dedication
* Battle of Iwo Jima - Mount Suribachi flag raising
* Arlington Park Ridge, Virginia
Page 6 has a brief and somewhat discrete report with one column heading: "Capital Dedicates Marine Memorial" (see)
Complete with 40... Read full description -
Item #672161THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 9, 1935
* Watkins Glen flood (1st report)
* Seneca County, New York
* Finger Lakes region
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "37 DEAD IN UP-STATE FLOODS, 7 MISSING, MANY HOMELESS; DAMAGE IS PUT AT $10,000,000" with subheads. First report coverage continues on page 3 with two related photos. Lengthy... Read full description -
Item #672155NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 10, 1821 Beginning at the bottom of the front page is: "Inaugural Speech", which has a prefacing paragraph which includes: "On Monday last, the 5th of March, in the great hall of the house of representatives...chief justice Marshall administered the oath of office to Mr. Monroe,... Read full description -
Item #672141OUTING, (New York), August, 1897 A typical magazine of the late 19th century, this issue has much on sports of the day, including 27 photos or prints of golf, under the heading: "Golfers In Action". Plus there are articles with photos/prints on tennis, bicycling, fishing, polo, yachting, and more.
Complete in 102 pages but disbound... Read full description -
Item #672132CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 3, 1937.
* Duke of Windsor (King Edward VIII)
* Wallis Warfied Simpson , Duchess of Windsor
* Wedding - marriage
The front page has a nice banner headline: "HURRY TO HONEYMOON HAVEN" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. A few related photos on the back page.
Complete with all 44 pages, this is the... Read full description -
Item #672105HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 11, 1895 The front page is a political cartoon by W. A. Rogers captioned: "All Broke Up - the Only Cure For A Financial Spree."
Inside has a full page with 7 scenes of: "Sandy Hook Lightship--The Only Electric Lightship in the World"; a page on "Fort Snelling, Old and News"... Read full description -
Item #672098THE NEW YORK HERALD, November 17, 1871
* Oxford Mine cave in
* Hyde Park, Pennsylvania
Page 7 has one column headings that include: "Excitement At the Coal Mines" "Caving In of the Mines at Hyde Park, PA." "People Deserting Their Homes in Terror" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 12... Read full description -
Item #672083NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 4, 1824 Among the articles are: "Presidential Election" which has a chart showing states and votes for each, plus another report of the Alabama votes for President by county.
Also inside: "LaFayette & the Sons of the Forest" being an emotional... Read full description -
Item #672081NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 9, 1830 Inside has the text of: "A Proclamation" concerning the opening of ports to British vessels, signed in type: Andrew Jackson. The bkpg. has a report on the funeral of King George IV of England including the order of procession.
Sixteen pages, 6 1/4 by 9 1/2 inches,... Read full description -
Item #672072NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 22, 1833 A report inside begins: "A New Locomotive Engine, constructed by Mr. R. L. Stevens, was lately placed on the Camden and Amboy railroad, and works beautifully." Some details about the speed, plus mention that: "The capacity to generate steam has, also, been much... Read full description -
Item #672044LESLIE'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 29, 1904 Still has the color front cover with a New Year's theme (wear at margins, some dirtiness). Inside has a few New Year's items, plus a wealth of photos of buildings in: "Delightful Southern California, The Land of Sunshine and Bloom".
Lacking the back cover.... Read full description -
Item #672037THE NEW YORK HERALD, June 13, 1872
* Shavuot - Feast of Weeks - Pentacost
* Jews - Jewish holiday - Hebrew festival
Page 4 has an article headed: "The Jewish Feast Of Pentacost" with subhead. (see)
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Item #672026THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 19, 1938
* "The Wizard of Oz" to be a movie ?
* L. Frank Baum's book up for sale ?
* Shirley Temple to be 'Dorothy' ?
The top of page 19 has a interesting report under: "SCREEN NEWS HERE AND IN HOLLYWOOD" with the heading: "'The Wizard of Oz' in Demand Following the... Read full description -
Item #672012THE WORLD, New York, Oct. 7, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Richmond Life" "A Thrilling Biography of the Great General of the South - An Authentic Life of STONEWALL JACKSON - Life, Services & Campaigns of Stonewall Jackson..." with more on this new book.
Also: "From... Read full description -
Item #672011THE WORLD, New York, Oct. 17, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "From Virginia" "Another Great Battle Near at Hand!" "Lee's Army at Manassas" "Gen. Meade's Forces in Readiness for an Attack" "Threatening Movement Toward Leesburg" "News From... Read full description -
Item #671980THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 1, 1933
* Luis Miguel Sanchez Cerro assassination
* President of Peru - Peruvian army officer
* Anna de Noailles death
* Romanian-French writer
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "PRESIDENT IS SLAIN IN PERU ON LEAVING REVIEW OF TROOPS" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the... Read full description -
Item #671972THE NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 28, 1869
* The international boat race
* Atalanta vs. London boat club crew
* The River Thames - London w/ map
Page 3 has a four column map with headline: "THE INTERNATIONAL ROWING MATCH" and more. Also one column headings: "THE GREAT BOAT RACE" "The Match Between the Atalanta and London Rowing... Read full description -
Item #671971THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 17, 1931
* Tecumseh bones found in Canada
* Native American - Shawnee leader
* Walpole Island First Nation - Ontario
The top of page 9 has a two column heading: "Tecumseh's Bones Believed Found in Ontario At the Island Cabin of a Chief's Widow" (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the... Read full description -
Item #671969THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 9 only, August 11, 1940
* Comedian actors Bud Abbott & Lou Costello
The back page of this section has a banner heading: "THE SLAM-BANG COMEDIAN FINDS A NICHE ON THE RADIO" with subheads and photo. (see) This is early for this famous duo.
Complete section 9 only with 10 pages, rag edition in very nice... Read full description -
Item #671961NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 9, 1865
* Andersonville prison trial
* Henry Wirz
The first column heads include: "ANDERSONVILLE" "The Wirz Trial Yesterday" "The Prisoner Applies for Spiritual Advisers" "More Shocking Barbarities" "Complicity of the Richmond Authorities" "Documentary... Read full description -
Item #671960SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, Feb. 8, 1917
* SS California sunk
* German submarine attack
* World War I tensions rise
The top of the front page has a report of the torpedoing of the British liner California: "LINER SUNK WITHOUT WARNING" "California Torpedoed Off Irish Coast" "WOMEN &... Read full description -
Item #671955THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 17, 1872
* Mount Vesuvius eruption
* Gulf of Naples, Italy
The top of page 5 has one column headings that include: "VESUVIUS" "'The Mountain Has Fallen In and Ever So Many People Are Killed'" "Opening Of A New Crater" "A Party of Explorers Destroyed by the Fiery Lava" "Two... Read full description -
Item #671933USA TODAY, August 1, 1990
* MLB baseball pitcher Nolan Ryan
* Texas Rangers - 300th victory
The front page of the Sports Section tells of Nolan Ryan achieving his 300th victory, with a photo of him. At the time he was only the 20th Major League Baseball pitcher to ever do so.
Complete in 4 sections, nice condition. -
Item #671932NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 8, 1847 The front page has: "Late From Vera Cruz" with news on the Mexican War taking over half a column. Inside includes: "The News From Mexico" "A Visit to Lake Superior" "A Faithful Negro" and more.
Four pages, some damp staining to the lower half,... Read full description -
Item #671930THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 9, 1931
* Pope Pius XI
* Casti connubii
* Papal encyclical
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "POPE PIUS XI, IN ENCYCLICAL, CONDEMNS TRIAL MARRIAGE, DIVORCE AND BIRTH CONTROL" with subheads. (see) Full text of the papal encyclical takes up pages 14 & 15 with photo of Pope Pius XI. Too much... Read full description -
Item #671905THE NEW YORK HERALD, April 17, 1872
* Allen B. Wilson re. patents
* Sewing machines pioneer
The top of page 4 has one column headings that include: "THE SEWING MACHINE" "A. B. Wilson and His Patent Extension" His Early Struggles, Lawsuits and Profits" and more. (see)
Complete with all 12 pages, nice condition. -
Item #671880THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 25, 1938
* North face of Eiger Mountain
* Bernese Alps - mountain range
* Climbed for the very 1st time
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Clouds Hide Fate of Alp Climbers; 4 on Eiger Not Seen Since Saturday" with subhead. (see) Coverage on the 1st time the North face of Eiger... Read full description -
Item #671860THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 10, 1930
* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (Mahatma)
* Fight for India independence (Salt tax)
* Gujarat, India villages campaign
Page 10 has one column headings: "GANDHI TO SPREAD HIS GOSPEL BY AUTO" "Abandons Collection of Salt at Dandi to Begin Whirlwind Tour of Gujarat Villages" and more. (see)... Read full description -
Item #671849YOUNG WOMEN, Chicago, February, 1896
* Young Women's Christian Temperance Union
An interesting magazine published by the Young Women's Christian Temperance Union whose focus was the outlaw of alcoholic beverages. They also worked to promote women's right to vote.
Inside has an article: "To Reach a Long Life" by Hon. Neal... Read full description -
Item #671842THE SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, April 26, 1851 The top of the front page features a print of: "The Bluffs of Semla, On the Mississippi" which was done by the famed artist John Banvard. The caption beneath talks of Banvard.
Four pages, large folio size, several folds with some creases as well, mild wear at the... Read full description -
Item #671833NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 23, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Great Contest: General Sherman's Operations" "Life In Kentucky--Guerrillas & Other Vermin..." "A Private Soldier's Letter" "The Late Raid--The Fight at Harper's Ferry" "Rebel News--Joe Johnston... Read full description -
Item #671832NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 8, 1865 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE SOUTH" "The Rebel Government to Monopolize the Blockade Running Business" "A Fight at Dalton, Georgia" "The South Carolinians Called Out for the Defense of Charleston: "SHENANDOAH" "Affairs in... Read full description -
Item #671830NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 5, 1862
* Seven Days' Battles
* George. B. McClellan
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "From General McClellan's Army" "Rebel Account of Monday's Fighting" "A Most Terrible Conflict" "The Rebel Loss Immense" "They are Finally Obliged... Read full description -
Item #671823DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Feb. 24, 1863
* From the capital of the Confederacy
The front page includes: "The Northern Press & the Mediation Question" "The Radicals on the War" which has several subheads including: "Re-Union--The South Independent--the Army Conservative--The Proclamation A Failure" and more.... Read full description -
Item #671813THE NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 29, 18753
* Nova Scotia Hurricane disaster
The top of page 7 has one column headings: "A TERRIBLE HURRICANE" "Dreadful Effects of the Recent Gale in Nova Scotia" "A Hundred Vessels Ashore Along the Coast" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete with all 12 pages, light toning at the... Read full description -
Item #671811THE NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 9, 1873
* Early Ballooning - Transatlantic voyage planning
* Balloonists John Wise & Washington Harrison Donaldson
The top of page 7 has one column headings: "Stop That Balloon" "The Voice of "Humanity" Pleading" "The Doom Of Professor Wise" and more. The flight didn't go that... Read full description -
Item #671810NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 28, 1873
* British explorer Sir Samuel Baker
* Military expedition to Nile region - Africa
The top of page 3 has one column headings: "SIR SAMUEL BAKER" "The White Nile Fully Discussed" "The Three White Men At Ujiji" and more. (see) Text takes up over 1 1/2 columns.
Complete with... Read full description -
Item #671779THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, March 23, 1784 Page 3 has a report headed: "America - From the New York Royal Gazette" which was loyal to the British during the Revolutionary War. It notes in part: "...Assembly of New Jersey...Resolved unanimously, that the United States in Congress assembled,... Read full description -
Item #671765THE NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 18, 1873
* Lemont, Illinois train wreck
* Chicago and Alton Railroad disaster
The top of page 7 has one column headings that include: "ANOTHER DISASTER" "Dreadful Railroad Collision Near Lemont, Twenty Miles from Chicago" "Eleven Passengers Killed--Thirty-five Maimed and Scalded"... Read full description -
Item #671764THE NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 11, 1873
* Sir Henry Bartle Frere
* Sultans of Zanzibar & Muscat
* African slave trade - traffic
The back page has a correspondence from Henry Bartle Frere at Zanzibar, Africa with heading: "The East African Slave Trade" (see)
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Item #671743NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Oct. 5, 1865
* Andersonville prison trial
* Henry Wirz
Among the front page first column heads are: "ANDERSONVILLE" "The Wirz Trial Yesterday" "Testimony of the Prisoner's Clerk" "Counsel Baker Rebuked by the Court" "Extraordinary Statements of a Spy" "The 'Camp' A Land Flowing With Milk and Honey".
The Andersonville... Read full description
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