Historic Newspapers: Search Results
Found 26498 Results
-
Item #560306LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, from New York, dated August 5, 1865 An inside fullpage has two large prints: "Paul Falk's Lion Park, 8th Avenue and 110th Street, New York -- View Of The Hotel" and "View Of Lion Park and Belvedere". Also included is a halfpage: "The Great Rowing Match On The Hudson River At Poughkeepsie, New York". The... Read full description -
Item #560291THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, December 8, 1952
* The great smog of 1952
* London, England
* Many casualties
This 56 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 17: "LONDON FOG TIE-UP LAST FOR 3D DAY" and "Blanket Shows No Sign of Lifting--Milk Supply Hit, Wave of Robberies Break Out". Tells of the great London smog of 1952 which... Read full description -
Item #560208RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCER, New Haven, Connecticut, 1829
* Rare title
A very interesting little newspaper which has a great & graphic masthead, featuring an engraving of the angel Gabriel "trumpeting" the news, holding a banner reading "Glad Tidings".
This issue is complete in 16 pages, was never bound nor trimmed,... Read full description -
Item #560147DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., September 6, 1844
* Mount Clemens MI founder death
* Christian Clemens
Among the "Deaths" listed on page 3 is one that says: "At Mount Clemens, Michigan, on the 25th ult., Hon. Christian Clemens..." & a bit more, plus mention that he founded "...the...flourishing village of... Read full description -
Item #560120THE NEW YORK TIMES, from New York, dated January 27, 1947
* Grace Moore killed in airplane crash
* Opera singer & actress
* Tennessee Nightingale
This 40 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page:
* GRACE MOORE DIES IN BURNING PLANE; PRINCE ALSO KILLED
with subheads that include: "Crash In Denmark" "Take-Off Mishap... Read full description -
Item #560086FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, December 29, 1947
* Chicago Cardinals vs. Philadelphia Eagles
* NFL championship title game
This 12 page newspaper has a small one column headline on page 8: "Cardinals Win Pro Grid Title On 'Fast Break'".
Tells of the NFL football championship game between the Chicago Cardinals... Read full description -
Item #560046LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts MA December 16, 1960
* United Airlines Flight 826 (early report)
* Airplane collision over Staten Island New York
* Stephen Baltz (miracle survivor)
This 16 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page:
* Two Airliners Collide Over N.Y.; 124 Killed
Tells of the horrific crash... Read full description -
Item #559842THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, December 9, 1955
* Roy Campanella wins MVP for 3rd & final time
* Brooklyn Dodgers - MLB baseball
This 40 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 34: "Campanella Is Named MV for Third Time" and "Brooklyn Catcher Beats Out Duke Snider by Five Votes for 1955 Honor" with one... Read full description -
Item #559826THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 11, 1920
* President Woodrow Wilson
* Nobel Peace Prize winner (1st report)
This 24 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 11 that include: "WILSON ACCEPTS THE NOBEL AWARD" "Formal Presentation to Our Minister Made in Norwegian Storthing" and more. Tells of Woodrow Wilson... Read full description -
Item #559692THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, December 14, 1956
* Jackie Robinson trade deal ?
* Brooklyn Dodgers
* MLB baseball retirement
This 60 page newspaper has two column headline on the front page of the sport's section (page 47): "Robinson Deal First Step to Trim Dodger Oldsters" with related photo. (see)
Tells of Jackie Robinson's... Read full description -
Item #559667THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS, from Dallas, Texas, dated August 2, 1990 This is the "Nolan Ryan Special Section" with the very nice, large colored photo of Nolan Ryan with the headline "Expressly Ryan In honor of 300" in celebration of his major league 300th game victory. The section contains various reports and well-wishings.
This is... Read full description -
Item #559663LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, May 16, 1938
* Terminal Hotel Fire (1st report)
* Atlanta Ga Georgia
This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "25 KILLED, 13 HURT, MANY MISSING WHEN FIRE SWEEPS HOTEL" with subheads.
Tells of the Terminal Hotel fire in Atlanta Georgia. Other news of the day throughout.
Light... Read full description -
Item #559651A lot of seven "Old West" newspapers, each with a different title from California dating in the 1870's through 1890's. A nice opportunity for a mini-set of different "Wild West" titles at a bargain price. A wealth of both news reports and ads of the day. Keep in mind, issues from this period can be fragile and must be... Read full descriptionThis item is not eligible for free shipping. -
Item #559613NEW YORK TIMES, 1865-1866 A lot of five issues of the New York Times from just after the Civil War, each with a report of a baseball game. These issues provide a mid-19th century perspective of America’s favorite pastime. Some browning, generally nice condition. The images shown are representative of the "look" of... Read full descriptionThis item is not eligible for free shipping. -
Item #559610SAG HARBOR EXPRESS, Long Island, New York, 1870-1874 A nice lot of five issues from this once-famous whaling town on Long Island, now more famous as a playground for the rich & famous who frequent the neighboring Hamptons. One from each year, never bound nor trimmed, scattered foxing, generally nice condition. We sell individually for $28+ each.... Read full descriptionThis item is not eligible for free shipping. -
Item #559606OLIVE BRANCH, Boston, 1850-1856 A lot of four issues in mixed condition, all with a great masthead and with at least some westward-expansion themed reporting and/or advertising. One of the more decorative mastheads of the era. Four pages, some fold wear, edge tears, etc. All issues are complete and are... Read full description -
Item #559604(5) UNITED STATES GAZETTE, For The Country, Philadelphia, 1807-1809 A lot of 5 issues offering an interesting insight into the early period of the Jeffersonian era, as the government transitioned away from Federalist policy.
Complete in 4 pages, 2nd-rate condition with rubbing, foxing, and staining, but not damaged.
... Read full description -
Item #559591(10) BOSTON GAZETTE, dated in 1803-1808 A lot of ten issues from the early 19th century when Thomas Jefferson was president. News and advertising of the day provide perspective on this formative period. Irregular at the spine but without loss of text; some foxing and wear with lite staining, typical for the period. Perhaps a bit... Read full description -
Item #559579DESERET EVENING NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah, 1870's A lot of 5 issues, from this historic town, from before statehood, with much news of the day. Articles with Mormon interest and/or perspective are sure to be found within each issue. Typically 8 page issues; not pulpish as is typical for the... Read full description -
Item #559576DESERET NEWS (Daily, Weekly, and/or Semi-Weekly), Salt Lake City, Utah, 1880's A lot of 5 issues, from several years before statehood with much local news of the day. Articles with Mormon interest and perspective are sure to be found within each issue. Typically 4 page issues, minor browning & dirtiness, but... Read full description
-
Item #559570RENO EVENING GAZETTE, Nevada, early 1880's. A lot of five issues, all are complete and are in very nice condition. Great to have from this well-known town from the "Old West".
-
Item #559506(15) SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York A lot of 15 2nd-rate issues from 1880's and 1890's, containing many photos or illustrations, providing a nice look at the latest inventions and scientific improvements of the 19th century. Offered at a discount due to minor imperfections (slight staining, edge tears, library ink stamps, etc.) making them... Read full descriptionThis item is not eligible for free shipping.
-
Item #559498THE LONDON GAZETTE, a lot of ten issues of this famous newspaper covering at least 5 decades from the 1700's. All are in good condition. A nice way to gain Britain's perspective of world affairs from the 18th century. The image shown is representative of the "look" of what you will receive. Actual... Read full description -
Item #559488COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, lot of 5 issues dating from 1797-1801, each containing at least one John Adams signature. Somewhat 2nd-rate but not damaged. Issues with his signature are increasingly hard to find, and these are priced at a significant discount.
-
Item #559480(5) THE LONDON GAZETTE (2nd-rate/dmg.) A lot of five issues of the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, all from the early 1700's (1710-1739), priced at a bargain due to being a blend of 2nd rate and slightly damaged issues. A great opportunity for authentic issues from the... Read full description -
Item #559421THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, 1760's A lot of 10 issues of this famous & popular newspaper at a bargain price. A good set to show the state of affairs in England and the world shortly before the American Revolution. All are complete in 8 pages, 8 1/2 by 11 inches, & are in nice condition.
-
Item #559414(5) THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, late 1750's and/or early 1760's A very early lot of five (5) newspapers from Scotland, with news of the day. A great period set at a considerable discount from the regular per-issue price. Average condition. The images shown are representative of the look and condition of those you... Read full description -
Item #559408THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Nov. 23, 1963 A quite rare & extremely desirable newspaper with a first report on John F. Kennedy's assassination, from the city where it happened.
The two line bold banner headline proclaims: "KENNEDY SLAIN ON DALLAS STREET" with subhead:... Read full description -
Item #559390(5) THE LONDON GAZETTE, 1600's (2nd rate) An opportunity to purchase a lot of 5 issues of the oldest continually published English language newspaper, having started in 1665 and is still publishing today. All are from the late 1600's, priced due to minor imperfections causing them to be... Read full description
-
Item #559375SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, December 13, 1902. The issue contains lots of coverage on Marine, Lake, and Railroad Transportation. The front cover features photos from several new ships.
There are several articles and advertisements, including one for "Kenco" miniature model trains.
This is a complete issue in 48 pages... Read full description -
Item #559355THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, September 12, 1925
* PN-9 No. 1 seaplane rescue
* Commander John Rodgers
This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:
* 'CAPTAIN JOHN' AIRMEN'S HERO
* His Optimism in Time of Disaster Given by Crew as Reason for Hoping
* Honolulu Cheers Fliers
and more related... Read full description -
Item #559197THE WORLD, New York, NY, May 26, 1922
* Babe Ruth
* George Herman Ruth
* Fight with umpire & fan
* Suspended from baseball
This 28 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 12: "Ruth Flings Dust On Umpire, Leaps in Stand After Jeerer" with subhead: "Big Hitter in Danger of Another Suspension or Fine..."
Nice to have in this New York City... Read full description -
Item #559169LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts MA July 5, 1940
* Attack on Mers-el-Kébir
* Operation Catapult
* Royal Navy
* French fleet
This 10 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "British Bottle Up More French Units At Alexandria" with subheads. (see photos) Other news of the day throughout.
Light browning with little... Read full description -
Item #559143NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, January 16, 1917
The front page has a 3 line, 1 column header: Baseball Players to Join Ranks of Organized Labor" with subheader: "Application for A.F. of L. Charter Made by Player's Fraternity Through Fultz", "Gompers Favors Strike",... Read full description -
Item #559108NEW-YORK TIMES, March 14, 1867
On pg. 5 under "Base Ball Convention at Hartford" is a report from Hartford about a Convention of baseball clubs in the Connecticut. Says that 30 clubs were represented and that a vote was passed "...forming a State Association, and rules and regulations concerning State championships... Read full description -
Item #559037NEW-YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, August 25, 1849
* The rivers of Texas
* Post Mexican War era
On the back page under "Sketches Of Texas...No. II" is a detailed report: "Rivers of Texas--Facilities of Interior Commerce--Prospective Improvements of Rivers and Harbors." The report describes the accessibility... Read full description -
Item #558957LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, May 14, 1958
* Stan Musial - 3,000th hit
* St. Louis Cardinals
This 20 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 6: "Musial Gets 3,000th Hit'
Tells of St. Louis Cardinal Stan Musial getting his 3,000th career hit.
Other news of the day. Light browning, otherwise in good... Read full description -
Item #558954FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, May 13, 1959
* Elizabeth Taylor
* Eddie Fisher
* Wed
This 26 page newspaper has a small and discrete one column headline on page 4: "Eddie And Liz Head For Spain".
Small report tells of the marriage of Elizabeth Taylor and Eddie Fisher.
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning,... Read full description -
Item #558948THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, May 12, 1947
* BF Goodrich
* Tubeless tire invention 1st report
This 44 page newspaper has small, discrete one column headlines on page 36: "DEVELOPS TUBELESS TIRE" and "Goodrich Testing New Product Before Placing on Market"
Tells of the initial discovery of this tire that... Read full description -
Item #558838THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, May 1, 1942
* SS Peto (22-265)
* 1st Great Lakes submarine
* Launch
This 40 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 9: "FIRST LAKES SUBMARINE" and "The Peto Is Launched on the Manitowoc River".
Tells of the very 1st Great Lakes submarine being launched.
Other news of the day... Read full description -
Item #558719THE DETROIT NEWS TRIBUNE, from Detroit, Michigan, dated October 9, 1910
This fullpage "Stage Beauties" is their New Series of Popular Portraits of Stage People and is comprised of five illustrations and a large block advertisement
This is a single page only and has a slight irregular spine and margin, otherwise in good condition. See photos for details. -
Item #558716THE SUNDAY LEADER, from Cleveland, Ohio, dated October 19, 1913
This is a full-page illustration entitled "A Girl You Know" - The Second Picture in a New Series of Drawings for the Sunday Leader by James Montgomery Flagg No. 1 - Precedence in the Perkins Family.
This is four pages only and has a slight irregular spine, otherwise in nice condition.... Read full description -
Item #558715THE SUNDAY LEADER, from Cleveland, Ohio, dated October 26, 1913
This is a full-page illustration entitled "A Girl You Know" - The Second Picture in a New Series of Drawings for the Sunday Leader by James Montgomery Flagg No. 2 - Dorothy Gives a Dinner Party.
This is four pages only and has had a few non-archival tape mends on the reverse side,... Read full description -
Item #558712NEW YORK TRIBUNE, from New York, New York, dated June 21, 1914
This is a single-page which "James Montgomery Flagg in Words and Pictures I Should Say So!! which is comprised of several different scenes of couples with a small poem under each.
This has an irregular left spine, otherwise in nice condition. See photos for details. -
Item #558664THE CLEVELAND LEADER, from Cleveland Ohio, dated circa 1911 (exact date unknown). This full-page "Film Fairies: Stars of the Stilly Screen - Actresses you have seen, but never heard, posing in quiet, not moving, pictures for the Copperplate Pictorial Section of the Sunday leader. Do you recognize your silent drama favorites?"
This is a SINGLE page only... Read full description -
Item #558624THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, April 5, 1932
* Vitamin C isolated for the 1st time
* Charles Glen King
This 44 page newspaper has a two column headline near the bottom of the front page: "Pittsburgh Professor Isolates Vitamin C; Concentrates Substance From Lemon Juice".
Tells of the 1st isolation of the vitamin... Read full description -
Item #558603MIDDLESEX GAZETTE, Middletown, Connecticut, January 4, 1825 The Annual Treasury Report" begins on the front page & concludes on page 2, signed in type: Richard Rush.
A page 3 report says: "A fire broke out in the Capitol, at Washington City, on Thursday night of last week, which destroyed a small part of the... Read full description -
Item #558361LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, March 1, 1962
* American Airlines Flight 1 disaster
* Jamaica Bay New York
* Boeing 707-123 airplane crash
This 8 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "Jet Airliner Plunges into Swamp At Edge of New York City; 95 Die" with subhead: "Craft Burns With No Sign Of... Read full description -
Item #558230FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, April 9, 1965
* Reliant Houston Astrodome opening day
* MLB Baseball
This 24 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 8: "The Luxurious Astrodome Perfect For Night Ball
Tells of the grand opening of the new stadium with the first baseball game between the Houston Astros and... Read full description -
Item #558126THE DETROIT NEWS, from Detroit, Michigan, dated March 2, 1949.
* B-50 bomber Lucky Lady II 1st to circle World nonstop
* Early 1st report w/ nice headline
This 52 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page:
* B-50 FLIES GLOBE NON-STOP
An early report on the same day it occurred. Historic aviation feat.
Other news of the day throughout.... Read full description
An Inside Look
Timothy Hughes Rare &
Early Newspapers…
A special thank you goes out
to the staff of WGRC!
to the staff of WGRC!
History's Newsstand Blog
- What’s in a Masthead – An 1800s Boston Investigator…
- Lead-up to a Nation… as reported in the newspapers of the day (reflecting back on March, 1776)…
- Who’s Who in Newspapers? Jack Johnson edition (1910)…
- Announcing: Catalog 365 – Released (early) for April, 2026 – Rare & Early Newspapers…
Timothy Hughes Rare & Early Newspapers
P.O. Box 3636
Williamsport, PA 17701
Phone: 1-570-326-1045
E-mail: info@rarenewspapers.com
Hours
Weekdays, 7:30 - 4 (ET)
Full Contact Information
P.O. Box 3636
Williamsport, PA 17701
Phone: 1-570-326-1045
E-mail: info@rarenewspapers.com
Hours
Weekdays, 7:30 - 4 (ET)
Full Contact Information
