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Item #545532"BOOM TOWN NEWSPAPERS - Journalism on the Rocky Mountain Mining Frontier, 1859-1881", by David Fridtjof Halaas (1981) hardback with dust jacket, 146 pgs.
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Item #545529THE CLEVELAND NEWS, from Cleveland, OH, dated October 17, 1922.
* Aero Record Set
The front page features the report of Liet. F.L. Maughan who set the record at flying 248 miles an hour in his bi-plane at Mt. Clemens, Michigan. Included is a photo of his plane and Liet Maughan holding his lucky rabbit foot. Also are articles on "U.S. Dirigible C2 Burns; Seven... Read full description -
Item #545525THE CLEVELAND SUNDAY NEWS-LEADER, from Cleveland, OH, dated November 4, 1923.
* 'Von Knilling Has Fallen' is rumor
This features a banner headline "BAVARIANS READY TO MARCH" with a subhead "'Von Knilling Has Fallen,' Is Berlin Rumor - Munich Says Fascisti Threaten... Read full description -
Item #545514THE KANSAS CITY JOURNAL, from Kansas City, MO, dated February 5, 1924.
The front page features a three-line, two-column wide headline "WOODROW WILSON TO BE BURIED WITH SIMPLE CEREMONY" with a subhead "Former President Wished It So; Weeks Offers Arlington, But Is Refused; Coolidge and Taft to Represent Government". Also on the front... Read full description -
Item #545509THE DETROIT NEWS, from Detroit, Michigan, dated November 30, 1961.
* Glenn to Orbit
* Life with Sir Winston
The three-line, two-column headline is "Glenn to Orbit Next Month If Capsule Is Ok'd" and features a column wide photo of John H. Glenn Jr. Another front page article is "Col. Glenn Is Pleased, Confident". There are related... Read full description -
Item #545506THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, November 15, 1957
* Willie Mays personal racial issue
* Queen Elizabeth II fashion statement
The front page features an article "William Mays Gets Home as 'Frisco Goes to Bat" in which racial issues came to play in his purchasing of a home. A picture of the home and Willie Mays and his wife are... Read full description -
Item #545408THE DETROIT NEWS, from Detroit, Michigan, dated February 16, 1954.
* 6 Found Guilty
* Michigan Communist
The large, bold banner headline reads "6 REDS GUILTY!" with a sub column headline of "Jury Takes 6 Hours to Decide" in this Michigan Communist leaders trial.
This is a complete 44 page issue does have a small archival mend to the front page... Read full description -
Item #545214BOSTON RECORDER & TELEGRAPH, from Boston, Massachusetts, dated July 20, 1827. Page 3 features a report * Hampton Beach--A Hotel has been erected on Boat's Head, near Hampton Beach, in New Hampshire... similar...to ...the Hotel at Nahant ....On the 4th of July...300 persons were... Read full description
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Future President resigns from the Senate...
Item #545211NEW-YORK SPECTATOR, March 3, 1836.
* John Tyler resigns senate
* Future President
* Early 19th century original
On page 3 under "Mr. Tyler's Resignation" is the text of John Tyler's letter informing the Senate that he has resigned his seat as a Senator from Virginia, signed in type: John Tyler.
Other news of the day includes:... Read full description -
Item #545209ALBANY ARGUS, Albany, New York, July 8, 1834
Page 3 has a report from the "N.Y. Eve. Post" about the deaths of two firemen (Eugene Underhill & Frederick Ward) who perished in a fire, with mention that "...the fire department has taken prompt...measures to pay a tribute of... Read full description -
Item #545067WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, NY, January 4, 1862.
* Billiards
Page five of this issue includes a rather lengthy article concerning boxing entitled: "Billiards - Kavanagh and Foley, Proposed Match".
Another article found within this issue and entitled: "Our Chess Department" includes a "problem of the week" and the... Read full description -
Item #544996EL IMPARCIAL, Guatemala, July 25, 1924
* Guatemala newspaper celebrating 400 years of the founding of the country...
* Mesia is the first governor : Hernando Cortes...
See the photo for the terrific broadside-like front page, celebrating the 400th anniversary of Pedro de Alvarado y Mesia's founding of Guatemala,... Read full description -
Item #544982WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, NY, July 12, 1862 The front page of this issue features an illustration captioned: "The Two First Premiums", which accompanying subheads: "Bloodhound and Black and Tan Terrier" and "The Recent London Dog Show".
Page three of this issue includes a rather lengthy... Read full description -
Item #544956NEW-YORK TIMES, July 24, 1870.
* Early Matches manufacturing
Back page article:
* Match-Making
* The Process of Manufacturing Matches in This Country
* Something About the Article of 40 Years Ago--What the First Inventions Cost & Where They Came From--The Various Brands Now in Use, & How... Read full description -
Item #544928PLAIN TALK, Brooklyn, New York, November, 1886.
* Poetry
* Ornate Front Cover
This 8 page magazine contains many interesting poems, including: "Machine Made", "This Season's Crop", and much more. However, the prime feature of this issue is the front cover page, which is quite ornate and includes red lettering.
Due to the fact that this... Read full description -
Item #544927PLAIN TALK, Brooklyn, New York, May, 1887.
* Poetry
* Ornate Front Cover
This 8 page magazine contains many interesting poems, including: "Vivid Verses", "The Drummer", "The Spring Tramp", "A Day Dream", and much more. However, the prime feature of this issue is the front cover page, which is quite ornate and original.
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Item #544925PLAIN TALK, Brooklyn, New York, November, 1887.
* "After Longfellow" and Christmas themed poetry
* Ornate Front Cover
This 8 page magazine contains many interesting poems, including: "After Longfellow", "A Precarious Calling", "Christmas", "Hard Times", "After the... Read full description -
Item #544909DAILY MORNING BULLETIN, San Diego, California, May 28, 1872
* Early San San Diego California 19th century periodical
* Wild Old West
This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to 1900, here is an opportunity to get a issue... Read full description -
Item #544777BOSTON RECORDER, Boston, Massachusetts, June 20, 1828
* Drowning tragedies... Schuylkill River...
* Creek Indians of Georgia...
Page 3 has a report: "Solemn Warnings.--Nine young men were drowned in the River Schuylkill, near Philadelphia, on the Lord's day, June 1st, while out in a boat on a party of pleasure. On... Read full description -
Item #544769"SUPERSTITION AND THE PRESS", by Curtis D. MacDougall (1983) paperback, 616 pgs. It includes chapters on horoscopes, astrologers, prophecy, doomsday, fortune telling, spiritualism, ghosts, poltergeists & exorcism, and much more.
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Item #544766"IN THE COMPANY OF WRITERS - A Life In Publishing", by Charles Scribner, Jr., Based on the oral history by Joel R. Gardner, (1990) 192 pgs. with dust jacket
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Item #544757"HORACE GREELEY - Voice Of The People", by William Harlan Hale, (1950) 376 pgs.
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Item #544756"LUCE AND HIS EMPIRE", by W. A. Swanberg, (1972) 530 pgs. with dust jacket
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Item #544755"A GOOD LIFE - Newspapering and Other Adventures", by Ben Bradlee, (1995), 514 pgs., with dust jacket
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Item #544754"THE HEARSTS, FAMILY AND EMPIRE - The Later Years", by Lindsay Chaney and Michael Cieply (1981) 410 pgs., with dust jacket.
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Item #544753"THE THOMSON EMPIRE - The First Fifty Years", by Susan Goldenberg (1984). 260 pgs., with dust jacket.
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Item #544752PAPERS & ADDRESSES OF WILLIAM WATTS BALL - THE EDITOR AND THE REPUBLIC", edited by Anthony Harrigan, (1954) 210 pgs., with dust jacket.
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Item #544750"RALPH INGERSOLL - A Biography", by Roy Hoopes (1985) Ingersoll was involved in the creation of "The New Yorker", "Fortune" "Life" and the newspaper "PM". With dust jacket.
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Item #544706WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, NY, February 22, 1862.
* Billiards
* Chess
This newspaper, which was primarily a sporting newspaper, has a quite lengthy article headed: "Billiards". Accompanying subheads include: "Kavanagh and Deery", "Billiard Entertainment", and much more.
Another article found within this issue... Read full description -
Item #544701NEW YORK TIMES, from New York, New York, dated June 14, 1836.
* Chief Schachipkaka death
* Winnebagoes Indians
A page 2 article reports The Green Bay Intelligencer announces...the death of Schachipkaka, or Decari the White Head, Chief of the Winnebagoes...
It also mentions that 3 days prior to his death he asked to be baptized.
Also within this issue is other... Read full description -
Item #544663WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, NY, February 15, 1862.
* Billiards
* Chess
This newspaper, which was primarily a sporting newspaper, has a quite lengthy article headed: "Billiards" includes accompanying subheads entitled: "The Foley and Kavanagh Match", "The Match of 1859", and much more.
Another article found within this issue... Read full description -
Item #544660WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, May 24, 1862.
* Boxing
* Chess
This newspaper, which was primarily a sporting newspaper, has a quite lengthy article headed: "The Ring in England" features the "Conclusion of a Fight Between Gannon and Hatton". An additional subhead discusses a fight between Cook and Kenny.
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Item #544658WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, June 21, 1862 This newspaper, which was primarily a sporting newspaper, has a quite lengthy article headed: "Lexington, Kentucky, Races" with accompanying subtitles reading: "Splendid Fields, and Fine Sport", "Very Exciting Vicissitudes", "Idlewild and Millington Both... Read full description
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Item #544592THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, May 7, 1942.
* Madagascar Africa falls
* World War II original
This 14 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page:
* Madagascar Naval Base Captured by British Forces
with subheads that include: "Surrender Terms Being Drafted; Fleet Will Enter... Read full description -
Item #544519THE BULLETIN, San Francisco, California, March 26, 1899
* David Starr Jordan...
* President of Indiana University... the youngest to-date...
This 28 page newspaper has a three column front page headline: "David Starr Jordan Sharply Criticized," with subheads and related illustration.
Other news of the day throughout. Usual browning with... Read full description -
Item #544497PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, March 28, 1857.
* Chess
As noted in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage", this is a volume 1 issue of a very early sporting publication. Near the back of the issue is a column entitled: "Our Chess Department", which includes a chess "problem of the week" in... Read full description -
Item #544401The Theatre (single print only) from New York, circa 1914.
* Kaffee Hag advertisement
This is a full-page black and white advertisement for "Kaffee Hag", Caffeine-freed Coffee.
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise... Read full description -
Item #544400The Theatre (single print only) from New York, circa 1914.
* Egyptian Deities Cigarette advertisement
This is a half-page black and white advertisement for "Egyptian Deities Plain or Cork Tip Cigarettes".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight... Read full description -
Item #544399The Theatre (single print only) from New York, December, 1914.
* Annie Saker
This is a black and white photo of Annie Saker from "The Story of the Rosary".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition. -
Item #544398The Theatre (single print only) from New York, December, 1914.
* Fritzi Scheff
This is a black and white photo of Fritzi Scheff from "Pretty Mrs. Smith".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition. -
Item #544397The Theatre (single print only) from New York, December, 1914.
* Laura Hope Crews
This is a black and white photo of Laura Hope Crews from "The Phantom Rival".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice... Read full description -
Item #544395The Theatre (single print only) from New York, December, 1914.
* Alla Nazimova
This is a black and white photo of Alla Nazimova as Diana Laska from "That Sort".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice... Read full description -
Item #544393The Theatre (single print only) from New York, December, 1914.
* Mr. Leo Ditrichstein
This is the color cover only from the issue which contains the illustration of Mr. Leo Ditrichstein.
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is... Read full description -
Item #544392The Theatre (single print only) from New York, circa 1914.
* Winton Motor Car advertisement
This is a full-page black and white advertisement for the Winton Six - "The Winton Motor Car Company".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular... Read full description -
Item #544391The Theatre (single print only) from New York, November, 1914.
* Helen Ware
This is a black and white photo of Helen Ware from "The Revolt".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition. -
Item #544390The Theatre (single print only) from New York, November, 1914.
* Phyllis Neilson-Terry
This is a black and white photo of Phyllis Neilson-Terry from "Twelfth Night" and "Romeo and Juliet".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular... Read full description -
Item #544388The Theatre (single print only) from New York, November, 1914.
* Walker Whiteside
This is a black and white photo of Walker Whiteside from "Mr. Wu".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition. -
Item #544386The Theatre (single print only) from New York, October, 1914.
* Mille Dazie
This is a black and white photo of Mille Dazie from "Pantaloon".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition. -
Item #544385The Theatre (single print only) from New York, circa 1914.
* Tuxedo Pipe and Cigarette Tobacco advertisement
This is a full-page black and white advertisement for "Tuxedo Pipe and Cigarette Tobacco".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular... Read full description -
Item #544383The Theatre (single print only) from New York, circa 1914.
* Chickering Pianos advertisement
This is a half-page black and white advertisement for "Chickering Pianos".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice... Read full description






















































