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Item #667349COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 8, 1807
* President Thomas Jefferson proclamation
* America neutrality in Napoleonic Wars
Page 2 contains the historic "Proclamation" signed by President Th. Jefferson, in which is empathizes the neutrality of America in the Napoleonic Wars, and also notes that: ... Read full description -
Item #667347NEW YORK HERALD, April 2, 1803
* Thomas Jefferson
* Institut de France
Page 3 has an address from President Thomas Jefferson to the National Institute of France in which he humbly accepts the honor of being elected as: "...a foreign associate for the class of moral & political sciences...". It is signed in... Read full description -
Item #667323THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 15, 1931
* Chiang Kai-shek resignation
* President of the Republic of China
* Gustave Le Bon death (1st report)
* French social psychologist
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "GEN. CHIANG QUITS CHINA'S PRESIDENCY; LIN SEN TAKES POST" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Chiang Kai-shek... Read full description -
Item #667319NEW YORK HERALD, June 27, 1867
* Franz Joseph I of Austria
* King of Hungary coronation
The top of page 5 has one column headings that include: "THE HUNGARIAN CORONATION" "Hungary Receiving Her King" "Francis Joseph and the Empress of Austria as King and Queen" and more. Text takes up about 3 1/2 columns.
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Item #667288ROTOGRAVURE SECTION of the New York Times, November 15, 1931
* District of Columbia War Memorial - WWI
* President Herbert Hoover dedication photos
The front page of this photo section has four related photographs on the dedication of the World War I memorial on Armistice Day.
Other topics throughout. Complete rotogravure section only... Read full description -
Item #667276THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 22, 1933
* Waxey Gordon arrested on tax evasion charges
* Prohibition era gangster - bootlegging - gambling
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "'WAXEY' GORDON IS SEIZED IN HIDING WITH AIDES" with subheads. (see) Lengthy text continues inside. First report coverage on the arrest of American... Read full description -
Item #667274NEW YORK HERALD, June 3, 1867
* Dr. David Livingstone death ?
* African explorer
Page 5 under: "Dr. Livingstone's Funeral" "Account of His Death and the Burial of His Body" is an erroneous account on the death of Dr. David Livingstone, the famous explorer. Livingstone actually died in 1873. The report suggests he was... Read full description -
Item #667251NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 4, 1826
* Chief William McIntosh execution
* Texas to abolish slavery before American control
* Slave ships captured: slaves set free
A report: "Texas" has text noting: "...the states of Cohuahuilla and Texas had nearly completed their constitutions and... Read full description -
Item #667250NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 30, 1829
* John Jay death
* Pirates & slave ships
Pages 1 and 2 have an article concerning the death of John Jay with a biography of his life & accomplishments.
John Jay was an American diplomat, patriot, one of the founding fathers of the United States, signer of the... Read full description -
Item #667225NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 22, 1815 The entire front page and almost all of page 2 are taken up with: "Lawrence and the Chesapeake" which has much on the battle which cost Captain Lawrence his life.
Portions of the report include: "...Lawrence fell! and the remainder of the fight, if fight it can be called, was as... Read full description -
Item #667199THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1762 Although typically missing from most issues, this magazine still contains the full page plate titled: "Plan of the City and Harbour of Havanna" which also includes a key as to the various points of interest.
An article: "Weak State of the Island of Jamaica" but the map of Jamaica is... Read full description -
Item #667192THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, Louisiana, Jan. 23, 1862
* Rare Confederate title from the deep South
* News from Richmond, Pensacola, forts Henry & Donelson
Front page has: "Letter From Richmond" "From Pensacola". Inside has: "The Government & the War" "Late Northern Intelligence""From Our Army in the... Read full description -
Item #667170SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 13, 1875. This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: EARLY TAXIDERMY - ANIMAL TRAP - SAFETY GOVERNOR - STEAM TRAP & Much More. These illustrations also have text that goes along with them. Very interesting advertisements as... Read full description -
Item #667147THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Penn., August 13, 1932
* Italian inventor Guglielmo Marconi
* Ultra short radio waves improved
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Marconi Perfects Method Of Sending Short radio Waves Over Long Distance" with subheads. (see)
Complete with all 14 pages, good condition. -
Item #667146SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, August 10, 1942
* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi - India riots
* The Mahatma & Jawaharlal Nehru arrests
The top of front page has photos of Gandhi and Nehru with heading: "Violence in India" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 20 pages, light toning at the margins, small address label on the front... Read full description -
Item #667143NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, September 18, 1939
* HMS Courageous (50) sinking
* Royal Navy aircraft carrier
* German submarine U-29 torpedo
The front page has a nice banner headline: "NAZI SUBMARINE SINKS BRITISH PLANE CARRIER" with subhead and photo. (see) Nice for display. First report coverage on the torpedo attack on the HMS Courageous... Read full description -
Item #667142THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, January 23, 1950
* Preston Tucker not guilty (1st report)
* Automobile designer & entrepreneur
* 1948 Tucker Sedan "Tucker Torpedo" fame
The front page has a one column heading: "Tucker Will Try to Re-organize Firm" with subhead: "Accused Cleared Of Fraud Charges" (see)
Four pages, a... Read full description -
Item #667141EDITORIAL SECTION only of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Sept. 19, 1939
* Charles M. Schwab death (1st report)
* American steel magnate
* Bethlehem Steel fame
The front page of this section has a one column heading: "CHAS. M. SCHWAB DIES; FOUNDER OF BETHLEHEM STEEL" with subhead and photo. (see)
Complete editorial section only with 8 pages,... Read full description -
Item #667135THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1748 Among the articles are: "Description of Aix la Chapelle & history of the Protestant Religion There" "New Astronomical Observations" "Of the Late Lunar Eclipse" "Of Saturn & Its Rings" (with full page plate) "Description of... Read full description -
Item #667134THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1748 Among the articles are: "Description of Aix la Chapelle & history of the Protestant Religion There" "New Astronomical Observations" "Of the Late Lunar Eclipse" "Of Saturn & Its Rings" (with full page plate) "Description of... Read full description -
Item #667109THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1745 A highlight of this issue is the interesting and unusual full page engraving of: "A Plan of the City of Edinburgh" which has much detail, showing the castle as well, and includes a rather large key to various locations as well. Further on is... Read full description -
Item #667108THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1745 A highlight of this issue is the interesting and unusual full page engraving of: "A Plan of the City of Edinburgh" which has much detail, showing the castle as well, and includes a rather large key to various locations as well. Further on is... Read full description -
Item #667102THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 4, 1867
* Famine & despair in South Carolina
* Post Civil War reconstruction era
Page 5 has a report headed: "Suffering In South Carolina" "Famine Among The People" and more with several letters for various regions of the State. Text takes up over 2 full columns.
Other news and advertisements of the... Read full description -
Item #667100THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 14, 1867
* Jefferson Davis approved for bail
* President of the Confederate States
* Post Civil War reconstruction era
Page 3 has a lengthy report headed: "JEFFERSON DAVIS" "The State Prisoner Before the Circuit Court at Richmond" "The Court Fixes His Bail at $100,000" and more. (see)... Read full description -
Item #667098THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 30, 1867
* Neighborhood of Roxbury
* Annexation to city of Boston
Page 7 has a brief report headed: "Annexation Of Roxbury To Boston" (see)
Other news and advertisements of the day during the reconstruction era shortly after the American Civil War. Complete with 12 pages, minor spine wear, nice condition. -
Item #667060SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, March 6, 1940
* Joe DiMaggio's contract signing
* New York Yankees - Yanks
* From his hometown - rare as such
The front page of the sport's section (inside) has a three column headline: "DiMag Accepts Terms!; Mr., Mrs. Head East" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on Joe DiMaggio's... Read full description -
Item #667059THE DETROIT NEWS, Aug. 21, 1936
* Black Legion - White supremacists
* Virgil Effinger - KKK - Ku Klux Klan
* re. Charles Poole murder
The front page has a banner headline: "22 Black Legion Officers Are Indicted" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Another banner headline on page 2. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of... Read full description -
Item #666976HARPER'S MONTHLY, New York, NY, December, 1867
* Lengthy article re: Charles Darwin
* Children's nurseries on Randall's Island w/ illustrations
The two most noteworthy items within this issue are: "DARWIN AND DOMESTICATION" - a 5+ page article regarding Charles Darwin, and "THE NURSERIES ON RANDALL'S... Read full description -
Item #666964LOS ANGELES TIMES, October 8, 1993
* Best "Gettysburg" movie advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere & review
* Epic American Civil War film
* Demolition Man
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Gettysburg" and perhaps no better newspaper could be found than this, the... Read full description -
Item #666943THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 14, 1946
* King Umberto II of Italy
* Abdication to Portugal
The front page has one column headings: "HUMBERT DEPARTS 'TO SPARE ITALIANS'" "Proclamation Denounces Action of Government--King Will Join Family in Lisbon" with related photo. (see) Report continues on page 3 with smaller... Read full description -
Item #666913CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 28, 1928
* Republic of China (Taiwan) recognized
The top of page 16 has a one column heading: "ADMIT U. S. HAS RECOGNIZED NEW RULERS IN CHINA" (see) First report coverage on the United States recognizing the Republic of China (Taiwan) for the 1st time. Nice to have in this World famous publication.
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Item #666911THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., July 5, 1942
* 1st ever American bombing mission in Europe (1st report)
* World War II - WWII - United States Air Force
The front page has a three column heading: "U. S. JOINS RAF IN HOLIDAY RAID ON DUTCH OBJECTIVES" with subhead: "...Six of 12 Bombers Manned by Americans" This was the... Read full description -
Item #666866THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 10, 1710 The back page has a notable report: "The Queen hath been pleased to appoint the Honourable Lord Archibald Hamilton to be Captain-General and Governor in Chief of the island of Jamaica...Robert Lowther Esq. to succeed Milford Crow, Esq., in the government of Barbadoes; and Colonel... Read full description -
Item #666858THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 29, 1707 The front page begins with an: "...address of the people call'd Quakers in Long Island, and near Connecticut colony...presented to Her Majesty...".
The document notes in part: "We, the dutiful & loyal subjects of the Queen... Read full description -
Item #666856THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 2, 1701
* James Francis Edward Stuart
* "The Old Pretender"
The ftpg. has a letter: "To the King's Most Excellent Majesty" from the mayor and council of London, supporting the king in the insult from the king of France who... Read full description -
Item #666845THE CLEVELAND HERALD, March 25, 1881
* Nice, France fire disaster
* Opera de Nice theatre
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "BURNED ALIVE" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the Opera de Nice fire disaster in France.
Complete with 8 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally nice. -
Item #666841THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 18, 1943
* Joe DiMaggio enlists into United States Army
* New York Yankees - MLB baseball
The sport's section (page 28) has a four column headline: "DiMaggio Now Army Private on Coast" with subheads that include: "YANKS OUTFIELDER WAIVES FURLOUGH" "DiMaggio Passes... Read full description -
Item #666833THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 27, 1708 Most of this issue, including the entire front page, is taken up with reports on the siege of Lisle, with headings including: "Journal From the Camp before Lisle" and "From the Camp before Lisle" and "From the Camp at Lannoy" and again: "From the... Read full description -
Item #666800THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, January 27, 1970
* Terry Bradshaw - Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
* Pittsburgh Steelers 1st pick in draft (day of)
This 34 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 22: "Do Steelers Want Bradshaw ?" with caption "Answer Comes Today"
Coverage on the NFL draft... Read full description -
Item #666791DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 8, 1847 Page 3 has: "Claims Against Texas and the U. States" as well as: "From Vera Cruz", a letter from the "Field opposite Vera Cruz". Then: "Santa Anna's Pass.
There is a report: "From California" noting in part: "At... Read full description -
Item #666790DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 7, 1847
* Battle of Buena Vista
* Mexican-American War
Page 3 has 2 1/2 columns taken up with perhaps the best detailed description of the battle of Buena Vista we have encountered. It is headed: "Buena Vista: Another Account of The... Read full description -
Item #666789DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 6, 1847
* Battle of Buena Vista
* Mexican War
Page 2 has close to two very detailed columns concerning the historic Battle of Buena Vista, an American victory over a larger Mexican force.
The two reports are headed: "Battle of Buena Vista"... Read full description -
Item #666787DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 2, 1847
* Battle of Buena Vista
* Mexican-American War
* General Zachary Taylor
Page 3 has much on the Mexican War including: "Latest From Gen. Taylor's Army" "Vera Cruz" "The Battle of Buena Vista" "Investment of Vera Cruz" and a letter from... Read full description -
Item #666785DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 31, 1847
* Battle of Buena Vista
* Mexican-American War
* General Zachary Taylor
Page 3 has some fine reporting on the historic Battle of Buena Vista, an American victory in a battle against a larger Mexican army.
"Glorious But Dear-Bought Victory", then a letter from New... Read full description -
Item #666784DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 29, 1847 Over one-third of page 3 is taken up with: "Correspondence Between Gen. Taylor and the War Department" concerning events in the Mexican War. Several letters are including, 2 by Winfield Scott.
Also: "Exciting News from Mexico" includes a letter... Read full description -
Item #666783DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 26, 1847 Page 3 has fine reporting on the Mexican War with: "From Mexico", and a letter from New Orleans, then: "Gen. Scott's Movements" "Later From Mexico" and "Late From Tampico".
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Item #666782DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 20, 1847 Page 2 has a great wealth on the Mexican War, the focus being the lengthy: "Proclamation by the General Commanding the Army of the United States of America: To the People of Mexico". It begins: "After manly years of patient endurance, the United States... Read full description -
Item #666780DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 18, 1847
* Taos Revolt - New Mexico
* Mexican-American War
Page 3 has over half a column headed: "Important From New Mexico" which has a subhead: "Insurrection at Taos".
This was the Taos Revolt, an insurrection in January 1847 by Hispano and Puebloan allies... Read full description -
Item #666779DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 15, 1847 The front page has eight Acts of Congress, several relating to the Mexican War.
Page 3 has much on the Mexican War including: "From Santa Fe" "Important From Mexico" and "The War". Also a lengthy report: "Commodore Biddle's Official... Read full description -
Item #666778DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 12, 1847 Page 3 has reports on the Mexican War including: "War News" and a letter from New Orleans with some content on Santa Anna, and then a report headed: "From the Army".
Four pages, very nice condition.
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