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  • German language religious newspaper from St. Louis...
    Item #707556
    DER LUTHERANER, St. Louis, July 15, 1864  An unusual bi-monthly, German language newspaper which features perhaps the largest engraving of an angel we have seen in a newspaper.
    In the mid-19th century a flood of immigrants from Europe poured into the United States, Germans being the largest ethnic group at the time. Like many... Read full description  

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  • Huge eagle engraving in the masthead...
    Item #707541
    GLEASON'S LITERARY COMPANION, Boston, Sept. 19, 1863  This was one of several titles published by the successful Frederick Gleason, known as the "father of illustrated journalism" with this very successful "Gleason's Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion" in 1851, modelled after the "Illustrated London... Read full description  

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  • Huge eagle engraving in the masthead...
    Item #707529
    GLEASON'S LITERARY COMPANION, Boston, Sept. 26, 1863  This was one of several titles published by the successful Frederick Gleason, known as the "father of illustrated journalism" with this very successful "Gleason's Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion" in 1851, modelled after the "Illustrated London... Read full description  
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  • 1979 Death of Sid Vicious... Sex Pistols...
    Item #707511
    THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Feb. 12, 1979

    * Sid Vicious - Sex Pistols punk rock band bassist & more
    * Drug overdose death - icon of the punk subculture (1970s)


    Page 46 has a photo showing Sid Vicious with heading: "Sid Vicious, 1957-1979" which is an editorial on his recent death. (see images) Great... Read full description  
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  • The case of murderer Patrick Maude (attempted use of insanity plea)...
    Item #707506
    NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 23, 1860  Page 3 has over two columns dedicated to: "THE CASE OF PATRICK MAUDE",with subhead: "History of Patrick Maude, Recently Executed at Newark for Murder".
    The article tells of his life, his decision to represent himself in court, his attempt to be found not guilty... Read full description  
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  • Early Catholic newspaper with huge masthead...
    Item #707502
    UNITED STATES CATHOLIC INTELLIGENCER, Boston, April 6, 1832  This rather rare title lasted for just one year, having begun in October, 1831 and ending in September, 1832. The issue is a "vol. III" issue as this publication was preceded by one titled "Jesuit, or Catholic Sentinel" and they kept the same volume numbering. It was also,... Read full description  

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  • Publisher with an interesting life...  Indian hostilities...
    Item #707490
    THE ANTIGALLICAN MONITOR & ANTI-CORSICAN CHRONICLE, London, Oct. 27, 1811  Published by Lewis Goldsmith, of Portuguese-Jewish extraction. Previous to publishing this newspaper he spent much time in France acting as a "secret agent" to Napoleon, including efforts to kidnap King Louis XVIII. Goldsmith escaped to... Read full description  
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  • Publisher with an interesting life...
    Item #707489
    THE ANTIGALLICAN MONITOR & ANTI-CORSICAN CHRONICLE, London, Oct. 20, 1811  Published by Lewis Goldsmith, of Portuguese-Jewish extraction. Previous to publishing this newspaper he spent much time in France acting as a "secret agent" to Napoleon, including efforts to kidnap King Louis XVIII. Goldsmith escaped to England in 1809... Read full description  

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  • By famed attorney & politician William Jennings Bryan...
    Item #707479
    THE COMMONER, Lincoln, Nebraska, Feb. 17, 1905  As noted just under the title: "William J. Bryan, Editor & Proprietor". Bryan was an unsuccessful Democratic Presidential nominee in 1896, 1900 and 1908. He was a strong supporter of Prohibition in the 1920s, and energetically attacked Darwinism and evolution, most... Read full description  

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  • Death of famed comedic actor John Candy...
    Item #707463
    LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 5, 1994

    * John Candy death (1st report)
    * Canadian actor - comedian
    * Hollywood movie - film comedy
    * Best title to be had ?


    The bottom of the front page has a heading: "Comic Actor John Candy Dies at Mexico Filming Site" with subhead: "Star of SCTV" and 'Planes, Trains & Automobiles'... Read full description  
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  • 1977 BLONDIE (Debbie Harry) concert advertisement...
    Item #707461
    THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, March 14, 1977

    * BLONDIE - Debbie Harry - American singer
    * Palladium Theatre concert & album advertisement


    Page 82 has a 8 x 5 inch advertisement for "BLONDIE" debut album and performance at the Palladium Theatre. (see images) This was prior to her 4 songs that... Read full description  
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  • 1971 Chicago rock band concert advertisement...
    Item #707459
    THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Jan. 14, 1971

    * Chicago - American rock band
    * Carnegie Hall concert advertisement


    Page 46 has a 7 1/2 x 5 advertisement for "Chicago" concert performances at Carnegie Hall. (see images)
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  • 1933 Adolph Hitler warning of 2nd revolution (WWII ?)...
    Item #707457
    THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 3, 1933

    * Chancellor Adolph Hitler
    * Warns of 2nd revolution
    * Pre Jewish Holocaust & WWII
    * Wanting full power in Nazi Germany


    The top of the front page is a one column heading: "HITLER IN WARNING FOR '2ND REVOLUTION'" with subheads. (see images) Was this the prelude to the Jewish... Read full description  
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  • 1954 Rocky Marciano KO's Ezzard Charles...  Billy Grahm "saves" gangster/boxer Mickey Cohen...
    Item #707455
    THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Sept. 18, 1954

    * Rocky Marciano wins by knockout vs. Ezzard Charles
    * Heavyweight boxing title at Yankee Stadium
    * Billy Grahm and gangster/boxer Mickey Cohen


    The top of the front page has a full-banner headline: "ROCKY KO'S CHARLES IN 8TH", with... Read full description  
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  • 1st New York - London telephone call...
    Item #707453
    BANGOR DAILY COMMERCIAL, Maine, January 7, 1927 

    * 1st America & England radio telephone call made 

    The top of the front page has a four column headline: "SCIENCE CONQUERS SPACE BY RADIO TELEPHONE ACROSS THE ATLANTIC" with subheads. (see images)
    Fourteen pages, tape mend on the front page (unrelated area, see image),... Read full description  
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  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day is inaugurated...
    Item #707451
    THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Jan. 14, 1986

    * Martin Luther King Jr. Day inauguration
    * Radio City Music Hall dedication
    * First observance of this federal holiday
    * Whitney Houston, Bill Cosby and more


    Page 68 has a terrific advertisement for the upcoming gala celebration for the first observance of Martin... Read full description  
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  • 1889 San Diego Flume opening...
    Item #707450
    THE SAN DIEGO UNION, Feb. 22, 1889

    * San Diego Wooden Flume opening - dedication
    * Lake Cuyamaca to La Mesa area - waterway


    The top of the front page has a one column heading: "THE FLUME" with subheads and two related images. (see images) This was the opening day of the San Diego Flume. Probably only found in a San Diego publication, very... Read full description  
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  • 1986 AEROSMITH editorial...
    Item #707449
    THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Jan. 7, 1986

    * Aerosmith - American hard rock band
    * Steven Tyler & Joe Perry editorial


    Page 61 has a heading: "Aerosmith: Back in the Saddle" with related photo. (see images)
    I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
    The... Read full description  
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  • 1985 Motorhead w/ Lemmy concert advertisement..
    Item #707448
    THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Dec. 31, 1985

    * Motorhead - English heavy metal band
    * Bassist front man Lemmy Kimister
    * Ritz nightclub concert advertisement
    * w/ Wendy O. Williams & Stormtroopers of Death


    Page 96 has a 7 x 5 inch advertisement for upcoming "Motorhead w/ Wendy O. Williams &... Read full description  
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  • Very early Red Hot Chili Peppers 1985 concert ad...
    Item #707447
    THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 5, 1985

    * Red Hot Chili Peppers - American rock band
    * Performance at the Ritz nightclub advertisement

    * In there infancy - Anthony Kiedis and Flea

    Page 118 has an ad for various upcoming performances at the "RITZ" in Manhattan with one of the performers... Read full description  
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  • Review & premiere of "Beetlejuice", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
    Item #707446
    LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 30, 1988

    * Best "Beetlejuice" film advertisement
    * Grand Opening Day premiere review
    * Comedy-fantasy movie - Tim Burton


    A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Beetlejuice" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the... Read full description  
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  • White River Monster hunted... Newport, Arkansas...
    Item #707442
    CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 23, 1937

    * White River Monster - "Whitey"
    * Newport, Arkansas folklore


    The front page has a one column heading: "Start 'Monster' Hunt In Arkansas River; Town Has Holiday" A related photo is on the back page. (see images)
    Complete with 34 pages, rag edition in great condition. A few... Read full description  
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  • Donn Fendler goes missing in Maine's Mount Katahdin...
    Item #707440
    THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 21, 1939

    * Donn Fendler goes missing
    * Mount Katahdin in Maine
    * Rye, New York 12 year old boy


    The top of page 2 has a two column heading: "Maine Guardsmen Hunt For Lost Boy" with subhead. (see) Coverage on Donn Fendler going missing in the mountains of Maine.
    Complete in 36 pages, light... Read full description  
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  • 1977 PINK FLOYD editorial...
    Item #707439
    THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, March 28, 1977

    * British rock bands with Pink Floyd editorial
    * British psychedelic rock group - band
    * David Gilmour - Roger Waters - "Animals tour"
    * "Airport '77" movie film premiere advertisement


    The front page has a headline: "BRITISH ROCK LIVES" with a focus... Read full description  
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  • Franks Hawks breaks airplane speed record....
    Item #707438
    CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Feb. 6, 1929

    * Aviator Frank Hawks
    * Transcontinental airplane flight
    * Speed record broken


    The front page has a one column heading: "Hawks Breaks Coast to Coast Flight Record" Related photo on the back page. (see images) First report coverage on Franks Hawks record breaking transcontinental west-to-east... Read full description  
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  • Dramatic, displayable issue on the death of President McKinley...
    Item #707433
    THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, Sept. 14, 1901  This is one of the more dramatic issues we have seen on the death of President William McKinley with the banner headline: "PRESIDENT M'KINLEY DEAD" and a huge, full-figure print of him in black, captioned: "Wm. McKinley, Born Jan. 9, 1843... Read full description  

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  • McKinley is shot...
    Item #707432
    THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, Sept. 7, 1901

    * President William McKinley shot
    * Leon Czolgosz, the assassin


     The banner headline announces: "PRESIDENT M'KINLEY SHOT" with various subheads including: "Stricken By An Anarchist" "While Receiving in Music Hall of Pan-American Exposition" "First Bullet Glanced,... Read full description  
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  • Babe Ruth & the Red Sox in the World Series...
    Item #707431

    SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, Oct. 10, 1915  The front page has nice reporting on game 2 of the World Series, pitting Boston against Philadelphia. Boston would win 4 games to 1.
    Babe Ruth was on the Boston team during this Series but the Red Sox pitching was so strong that the young Babe Ruth was not used on the mound and... Read full description  

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  • On Uncle Tom's Cabin: a suggestion for a sequel...
    Item #707430
    THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., May 5, 1853  This newspaper is forever linked to the best-selling novel of the 19th century: "Uncle Tom's Cabin", for the book was originally released as a 40 week serial in this anti-slavery newspaper beginning in June, 1851. It was the newspaper's publisher who encouraged Stowe to produce the... Read full description  

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  • Nice issue on Uncle Tom's Cabin...
    Item #707416
    THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., June 3, 1852  

    * Uncle Tom's Cabin 
    * Harriet Beecher Stowe
    * Book becomes mainstream 
    * Anti-slavery publication 


    The back page has not one, but two advertisements for the sale of: "Uncle Tom's Cabin". One ad begins: "A constant supply of this most interesting work will... Read full description  
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  • Some terms of the peace treaty are announced...
    Item #707415
    THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 26, 1782  The back page has a very historic report presenting some of the terms of the peace treaty with a letter from Paris prefaced with: "While the Provisional articles are kept so profound a secret in London, the substance of them is well known & publicly talked of here: 'On the... Read full description  

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  • The first convention of clubs: the birth of organized baseball...
    Item #707410
    THE NEW YORK HERALD, January 23, 1857 

    * Birth of organized baseball
    * First convention of clubs


    The back page has a report which could be considered the birth of organized baseball. And printed the day after the event happened.
    The second column has an article headed: "Our National Sports" with... Read full description  
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  • Much on the Battle of Gettysburg from a soldier involved...
    Item #707409
    DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, July 17, 1863  

    * Battle of Gettysburg
    * Eyewitness account


    Not only is this a nice newspaper from the Confederacy, but it is from the Confederate capital.
    The front page has various war-related content, including items headed: "The News" and a lengthier report: "Spies... Read full description  
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  • A Proclamation by Jefferson Davis...
    Item #707408
    DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, May 5, 1862  

    * Jefferson Davis proclamation
    * President of the Confederacy
    * "Day of fasting, humiliation, and prayer"


    Not just a nice Confederate newspaper, but one from the capital of the Confederacy.  Page 2 has a lengthy editorial concerning the Civil War. Also inside are:... Read full description  
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  • The attack upon Charleston...
    Item #707407
    DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, April 11, 1863 The front page includes: "A Word of Justice" "Further From Charleston!" "The Turret of the Iron-Clads Pierced!" "Splendid Spirits of Our Men!" "The Law of Impressment" and more, including a dispatch signed in type: G.T. Beauregard.
    The back page has:... Read full description  
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  • Very rare title from the "broom corn capital of the world"...
    Item #707404
    THE ARCOLA RECORD, Illinois, March 28, 1867  This is the volume 1 issue of a very scarce newspaper, as Gregory (Union List of American Newspapers) lists only two institutions having just a single issue each (1876 and 1883) and another institution having only issues dated after October, 1914. 
    Various news & ads... Read full description  

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  • Very rare title from the "broom corn capital of the world"...
    Item #707403
    THE ARCOLA RECORD, Illinois, April 18, 1867  

    * Douglas County
    * Very rare publication


    This is a volume 1 issue (#50) of a very scarce newspaper, as Gregory (Union List of American Newspapers) lists only two institutions having just a single issue each (1876 and 1883) and another institution having only issues dated... Read full description  
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  • Money for the Navy and completing the U.S. Capitol...
    Item #707401
    COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 13, 1805  

    * President Thomas Jefferson 
    * United States Navy support
    * Construction of the U.S. Capitol


    The front page begins with: "An Act Making appropriations for the support of the Navy of the United States, during the year 1805" plus: "An Act Making an appropriation... Read full description  
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  • Isaac Newton Lewis death... gun inventor...
    Item #707395
    THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 10, 1931

    * Isaac Newton Lewis death
    * Lewis Gun inventor - WWI era
    * Osman Ali Khan & Mahatma Gandhi


    Page 25 has a one column heading: "COL. LEWIS, FAMOUS INVENTOR, DEAD" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Isaac Newton Lewis, United States Army officer and the... Read full description  
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  • Prohibition ends in 1933 Oklahoma & more....
    Item #707392
    CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 12, 1933 

    * End of Prohibition in Oklahoma
    * Connecticut & New Hampshire
    * Beer - liquor returns


    The front page has a five column heading: "Beer Is Voted, but Troops Guard It" with subheads. (see images) First report coverage on the states of Oklahoma, Connecticut and New Hampshire ratifying the... Read full description  
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  • Carl B. Stokes... First African-American Mayor of a large U.S. city...
    Item #707391
    FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, November 8, 1967

    * Carl  B. Stokes becomes 1st African-American mayor of a large U.S. city
    * Elected mayor of Cleveland, Ohio
    * Richard G. Hatcher becomes 1st African American mayor of Gary, Indiana


    The front page has a four column heading: "Negroes Record Major Gains"... Read full description  
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  • Robert F. Kennedy announces U.S. Senate run...
    Item #707390
    THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 12, 1964

    * Robert F. Kennedy - RFK to run
    * United States Senate - NY Senator


    The top of the front page has a one column heading: "KENNEDY TO RUN FOR THE SENATE FROM NEW YORK" with subheads. (see images)
    Complete with 72 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally very nice.
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  • 1953 "Atomic Annie" nuclear cannon...
    Item #707389
    THE DETROIT NEWS, May 25, 1953

    * M65 Atomic Annie Cannon
    * Operation Upshot-Knothole Grable
    * Nuclear weapons test (1st)


    The front page has a two column heading: "New Atom Cannon Passes First Test" (see images) More on page 2.
    Complete with 40 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, small binding holes along the spine,... Read full description  
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  • From the temporary capital of the United States...
    Item #707388
    GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Feb. 1, 1797 

    * Uncommon 18th century American publication

    The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time, while the District of Columbia was under construction.
    The front page is filled with advertisements including several illustrated ship... Read full description  
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  • The legendary "called shot" home run by Babe Ruth, in a Chicago newspaper...
    Item #707386
    CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, October 2, 1932 

    * Babe Ruth's called shot (first report)
    * New York Yankees World Series (game 3)
    * Chicago Cubs - Wrigley Field
    * Best title to be had - very rare


    This could well be the most desired newspaper in baseball history. This edition reports the famous Babe Ruth... Read full description  
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  • A Nazi tabloid with war photos...
    Item #707385
    BERLINER ILLUSTRIRTE ZEITUNG, Germany, June 20, 1940  This was the Life magazine of Germany, filled with various photos.
    The full front page is a photo of British & French troops evcuating Dunkirk, France. More on this inside.
    Pages 2, 3, 4 & 5 show photos of "Hitler On The Front"
    Tabloid size, complete in 16 pages, nice... Read full description  
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  • Early newspaper from Long Island...
    Item #707384
    THE CORRECTOR, Sag Harbor, Long Island, New York, April 16, 1831  

    * Rare high class community publication

    An early newspaper from this once-famous whaling town near the eastern end of Long Island, now more famous as a playground for the rich & famous who frequent the neighboring Hamptons. 
    Four pages, archivally rejoined at the... Read full description  
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  • America's famous, illustrated daily newspaper...
    Item #707379
    THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, April 21, 1879  A great issue for framing and displaying!  "Another Exodus - Home Rule in Egypt" "The Zulu War" "The Wreck of the French Floating Battery Arrogante in the Bay of Badine, Island of Hyeres" "View of Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Ill, Looking North From... Read full description  
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  • Testing the "Lusitania"...
    Item #707376
    SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Aug. 10, 1907  Articles include: "The 25 Knot Turbine Liner 'Lusitania' " which is quite detailed and includes two photos of the ship that would sink 8 years later.
    Also: "The International Kite Ascensions" which includes 7 photos; "Erecting the Great Cantilever Bridge" at... Read full description  
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  • American government is broke...   Huddy/Asgill Affair...
    Item #707375
    THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 26, 1782  

    * Revolutionary War Era
    * 18th century
    * From The Enemy


    Page 2 has news headed "America" mentions: "...lately sent to wheedle the Eastern provinces into a submission to the intolerable extractions of the Congress for the further support of their tyranny, are... Read full description  
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