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SAN DIEGO DAILY UNION, California, Nov. 15, 1871  Very early from San Diego--a volume 2 issue--when the population was just 2300, with a nice engraving of the harbor in the masthead. 
The front page has a very nice & descriptive travelogue-like article headed: "The San Gabriel Country" with subheads; "The Mission and Town of San Gabriel--Colonel Kewen's Ranch--A Beautiful Place--Plowers & Fruit--Productive Land--Enterprise--The Rose Place--A Paying Ranch--Fine Racing Stock".
This article takes…

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 rare as such.
Eight pages, a hole within the first paragraph of the mentioned report, some wear at the margins, some archival meaning along the…

THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, Nov. 11, 1879  

* Rare & early from Southern California

The front page has two reports which are interesting to read some 140 years later: "The Future of Southern California" which notes near the beginning: "It has been customary in some quarters to underrate the southern counties of California. It has been urged that they are dried up regions...".
Also: "San Diego Harbor" has a wealth of information concerning it, and which would in future be a major factor in…

THE SAN DIEGO UNION, San Diego, California,  November 2, 1873 

* Uncommon title from the Old West 
* Early Southern California 

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 from the old West back when cowboys, Indians, saloons, gold miners & gunfights were often seen on a regular basis.

Very early for California. Some browning at the…

SAN DIEGO DAILY UNION, California, Nov. 12, 1871  

* Early Anaheim description 
* Rare old West publication

Very early from San Diego--a volume 2 issue--when the population was just 2300, with a nice engraving of the harbor in the masthead. 
The front page has a wonderful and very descriptive article headed: "ANAHEIM" with subheads: "On the Road From Gallatin--The 17 Mile House--Sheep Ranges--History of Anaheim--What Has Been Done There--Description of the Town and Its Prominent Places--The Wine…

DAILY 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 from the old West back when cowboys, Indians, saloons, gold miners & gunfights were often seen on a regular basis.

Early for California. Few tiny binding holes…

SAN DIEGO BULLETIN, California, Feb. 13, 1872  

* Volume 1 Number 1 issue
* Southern California first 

This is the first issue published of the daily paper, the volume 1, number 1 issue. It was preceded by almost 3 years by the weekly edition. It also was very short-lived, existing only thru July 23, 1872, with the weekly paper ceasing publication at the same time. Given this, it is rare to find any issues.
A very notable issue for any collection of Southern California newspapers.
Four pages,…

THE WEEKLY WORLD, San Diego, California, July 27, 1872  

* Very rare from Southern California
* Short-lived publication 

Perhaps the earliest San Diego newspaper you will find, as this is the volume one, number one issue.
The front page begins with the "Valedictory" in which the publisher details the purpose of and plans for the new newspaper.
Complete in 4 pages, never bound nor trimmed, various small tears at the margins as is typical of first issues, generally nice condition.

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SAN DIEGO DAILY UNION, California, Oct. 6, 1871  Very early from San Diego--a volume 2 issue--when the population was just 2300, with a nice engraving of the harbor in the masthead. 
The front page has: "Arizona - Gen. Crook at Fort Whipple" with several reports.
Four pages, 12 by 18 inches, printed on high-quality newsprint, very nice condition.

SAN DIEGO DAILY UNION, California, Oct. 5, 1871  Very early from San Diego--a volume 2 issue--when the population was just 2300, with a nice engraving of the harbor in the masthead. 
The front page has a column taken up with: "A Trip in the Mountains" which mentions the town of Julian and many others.
Also on the front page: "Arizona Correspondence--Letter from Tucson--Another Apache Raid near Town--The Indians Fly to Camp Grant for Protection..." & more.
Four pages, 12 by 18 inches,…

SAN DIEGO DAILY UNION, California, Oct. 24, 1871  Very early from San Diego--a volume 2 issue--when the population was just 2300, with a nice engraving of the harbor in the masthead. 
All pages have various news tidbits of the day, including local, regional, and national reports. A great wealth of advertisements as well, several of which are illustrated.
Complete as a 4 page issue, 12 by 18 inches, printed on high-quality newsprint, and in very nice condition.

SAN DIEGO DAILY UNION, California, Jan. 3, 1872  Very early from San Diego--a volume 2 issue--when the population was just 2,300, with a nice engraving of the harbor in the masthead.  All four pages have various news tidbits of the day, including local, regional, and national reports. A great wealth of advertisements as well, several of which are illustrated.
Four pages, 11 3/4 by 17 3/4 inches, printed on high-quality newsprint, very nice condition.

SAN DIEGO DAILY UNION, California, Sept. 23, 1871 

* Rare & early from Southern California

Very early from San Diego--a volume 2 issue--when the population was just 2300, with a nice engraving of the harbor in the masthead.  All four pages have various news tidbits of the day, including local, regional, and national reports. A great wealth of advertisements as well, several of which are illustrated.
Complete as a 4 page issue, 12 by 18 inches, printed on high-quality newsprint, some…

SAN DIEGO DAILY UNION, California, Oct. 15, 1871 

* Rare & early from Southern California

Very early from San Diego--a volume 2 issue--when the population was just 2300, with a nice engraving of the harbor in the masthead.  All four pages have various news tidbits of the day, including local, regional, and national reports. A great wealth of advertisements as well, several of which are illustrated.
Complete as a 4 page issue, 12 by 18 inches, printed on high-quality newsprint, very nice…

SAN DIEGO DAILY UNION, California, Sept. 20, 1871 

* Rare & early from Southern California

Very early from San Diego--a volume 2 issue--when the population was just 2300, with a nice engraving of the harbor in the masthead.  All four pages have various news tidbits of the day, including local, regional, and national reports. A great wealth of advertisements as well, several of which are illustrated.
Complete as a 4 page issue, 12 by 18 inches, printed on high-quality newsprint, very…

SAN DIEGO DAILY UNION, California, Oct. 22, 1871 

* Rare & early from Southern California

Very early from San Diego--a volume 2 issue--when the population was just 2300, with a nice engraving of the harbor in the masthead.  All four pages have various news tidbits of the day, including local, regional, and national reports. A great wealth of advertisements as well, several of which are illustrated.
Complete as a 4 page issue, 12 by 18 inches, printed on high-quality newsprint, and in…

SAN DIEGO DAILY UNION, California, 1871 

* Rare & early from Southern California

A lot of four issues which are very early from San Diego--a volume 2 issue--when the population was just 2300, with a nice engraving of the harbor in the masthead. 
All four pages have various news tidbits of the day, including local, regional, and national reports. A great wealth of advertisements as well, several of which are illustrated.
Each issue is complete in 4 pages, 12 by 18 inches, printed on…

SAN DIEGO DAILY UNION, California, Sept. 29, 1871 

* Old Wild West Original
* Interesting Advertisements

Very early from San Diego--a volume 2 issue--when the population was just 2300, with a nice engraving of the harbor in the masthead.  All four pages have various news tidbits of the day, including local, regional, and national reports. A great wealth of advertisements as well, several of which are illustrated.
Complete as a 4 page issue, 12 by 18 inches, printed on high-quality…

SAN DIEGO DAILY UNION, California, Nov. 11, 1871  Very early from San Diego--a volume 2 issue--when the population was just 2300, with a nice engraving of the harbor in the masthead. 
The front page has: "The Situation In Arizona" with subheads: "The New Indian Policy--Exertions of Gov. McCormick" "Vindication of the People of Arizona" "Protest Against Colyer's Acts".
The Colyer referred to is Vincent Colyer, an American artist noted for his images of the American West. He was a humanitarian…

THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, Jan. 19, 1871  Front page items include: "The Pacific Paradise" which extols the great climate of San Diego over that of Nice, France. "How to Fight the Apaches" "The Transcontinental Railroad" and more.
Four pages, great condition.

DAILY SAN DIEGO WORLD, California, July 25, 1872 

* Very rare from Southern California
* Early - volume 1 number 1 issue

This is the earliest of this San Diego title to be found, being the volume one, number one issue.  This title only existed through 1877.
Page 2 begins with the "Salutatory" in which the published details the purpose of the new publishing enterprise. Page 2 also includes a notice supporting: "For President, Horace Greeley, of New York..."
Small folio size, four…

THE WORLD, San Diego, California, Aug. 22, 1874

* Rare Old West publication

A very early issue from this now-famous Southern California city, this issue published when the population was just 2,300.
Among the articles are: "Arizona" with several reports; "The Black Hills" "From Lower California" "All About San Diego" and much more.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, nice condition.

SAN DIEGO DAILY UNION, California, Oct. 20, 1871 

* Peshtigo fire disaster - Wisconsin
* Old wild West original
* Interesting advertisements

Very early from San Diego--a volume 2 issue--when the population was just 2300, with a nice engraving of the harbor in the masthead. 
The front page has a full column taken up with: "A More Dreadful Calamity" "The Fires in Wisconsin and Michigan" "Appalling Loss of Life" "Northern Wisconsin and Western Michigan Swept by Terrible Fires--Over 1,500…

THE WORLD, San Diego, California, August 20, 1872 

* Rare Southern Cal issue 
* Wild Old West 

Very nice illustration of two globes in the masthead. A very early issue for San Diego! 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 from the old West back when cowboys, Indians, saloons & gunfights were often seen on a regular basis.

Very…

SAN DIEGO NEWS, California, 1879  A very early issue from this now-famous Southern California city, this issue published when the population was just 2,500.
Complete in four pages, nice condition.  The issue shown is representative of what you will receive.  The actual issue will be in equal condition and appearance as the one shown.

SAN DIEGO NEWS, California, June 1, 1877  This is a volume one issue from this now-famous Southern California city. Various news reports of the day and a great wealth of advertisements.
Four pages, a portion from the spine causes some text loss, plus a few smaller bits from the spine margin as well. Somewhat fragile & must be handled carefully.

SAN DIEGO DAILY UNION, California, Nov. 14, 1871  Very early from San Diego--a volume 2 issue--when the population was just 2300, with a nice engraving of the harbor in the masthead. 
The front page has: "ARIZONA CORRESPONDENCE--Letter from Phoenix--How Colyer Interviews the Apaches--The Romantic Side of the Story Disappears".
Also on the front page: "Letter From Sanford--The Dreaded Apache--The Effect of Colyer's Policy on the Friendly Indians--The Pimo, Pagago and Maricopa Indians Disobey…

THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, Oct. 13, 1870 

* Rare & early from Southern California

Nearly a full front page has: "Southern California" "Discoveries in New Mexico" "State News" and a wealth of news and ads inside.
Four pages, nice condition.

SAN DIEGO DAILY UNION, California, Oct. 12, 1871  

* Rare & early from Southern California

Not just a very early newspaper from San Diego (a vol. 2 issue) but with nice content as well, as the front page has column-wide heads: "CHICAGO" "The Latest News--Extent of the Burnt District--The Entire Northern Division Swept Clean--The People Camped on the Prairie".
Inside has a related article/editorial headed: "The Chicago Fire" and then: "Relief for Chicago".
The front page also has:…

DAILY MORNING BULLETIN, San Diego, California  1872  A quite early and rare title from this now major metropolitan city from when it was just a small town, with a wealth of various local and national news of the day, and an interesting wealth of advertisements, many of which have the "typical Old West" look to them. A fascinating look at life in the Old West from a genuine newspaper of that day! You get the complete 4 page issue which is in nice condition save for some minor margin tears. …

THE WORLD, San Diego, California, Feb. 12, 1873  

* Rare Old West publication

A very early issue from this now-famous Southern California city, this issue published when the population was just 2,300.
Among the articles are: "The Murderer of Rodriguez--Another Shooting Affray--More of the Tin Mine..." "Our Julian Letter" and so much more.
Four pages, a small bit from the blank spine margin, tiny margin tears, nice condition.

THE SUN, San Diego, California, Dec. 22, 1881  This is a volume 1 issue of this early newspaper from San Diego. Page 2 has an item beginning: "Mrs. Langtry, the celebrated beauty of London...". This is the famed actress Lily Langtry, who the next year would tour America.
The back page has: "Our Sister Republic - The Mexican Annexation Scheme and its Possibility".
Four pages, great condition.

SAN DIEGO DAILY UNION, California, Nov. 10, 1871 

* Apache Indians of Arizona
* Early Southern California

Very early from San Diego--a volume 2 issue--when the population was just 2300, with a nice engraving of the harbor in the masthead. 
The front page has: "The Apache Indians" with subheads: "Gen, Schofield to Have Control of the Indians in Arizona--The Apaches to be Placed on Reservations".
This is a brief report noting in part: "Gen. Schofield will be placed in control of the…

SAN DIEGO DAILY UNION, California, Nov. 2, 1871  

* Rare & early from Southern California

Very early from San Diego--a volume 2 issue--when the population was just 2300, with a nice engraving of the harbor in the masthead. 
The front page has: "UTAH" with subheads: "Another Arrest--Prominent Mormons Still at Large--Brigham Goes South".
The report notes: "The wife of Wm. Clayton, who is suing for divorce, has made application for the arrest of Stout, one of the parties charged with the Gates…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 6, 1880  Front full pg. illus. of "The Carnival in Havana - General Grant in the Procession." Inside are three 1/3 pg. illus. pertaining to "General Grant in Cuba - The Trip to San Diego." Full pg. Nast illus. entitled "Let Him Roar, Mr. Speaker." Full pg. illus. of "The Carnival in Central America." Full pg. Nast illus. of "A Fable Which Is Not All A Fable." 2/3 pg. containing five illus. pertaining to "The Distress in the West of Ireland." Full pg. illus. of…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 15, 1899  Full front page illus. of "The Navy." Inside is a pg. of illus. pertaining to "Liquid Air on Tap." 1/4 pg. illus. of "The Submarine Automobile 'New Argonaut'." 1/4 pg. with a portrait of "Robert Bonner" and "The Christian Endeavor Convention at Detroit." 1/2 pg. of illus. of "Korea - The Opening of the Hermit Kingdom - Trolley-Line Troubles at Seoul."
Several small portraits including: "Bishop John P. Newman, Grand Duke Micheael, William Goebel,…

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 4, 1850  The front page is entirely taken up with reporting on the: "Debate In The Senate - The Compromise Bill" which happens to contain a interesting tidbit speaking of the size of what are now two of the largest cities in California: "...But again, Mr. President...I compare two towns for the purpose of illustrating that fact. Los Angeles, with a population of about five thousand people, gave about 75 or 80 votes, while San Diego, a little…

THE GREENSBOROUGH PATRIOT, (Greensboro), North Carolina, Sept. 7, 1850  Rarely are we able to secure antebellum newspapers from this city.
Articles include: "Things That Cost Nothing" "The Tomato" which gives its history, and notes: "...Its introduction on our tables is as a culinary vegetable is of recent date..."; "Gold In Texas" 'The Growth of Our Country" "San Diego" which is early on this city, noting in part: "...harbor is acknowledged to be second only to that of Sean Francisco...the…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 6, 1890  Full front page: 'Taking the Waters at Saratoga'. Full page: 'Summer Night Amusement on the Bluff at Cincinnati'. Half page: 'Rockwood Hall, Near Tarrytown, New York.' Nice double page centerfold: 'Coronado Beach, Southern Calif.' Full page: 'Alligator Traffic in the South' includes 6 scenes. Full page: 'Sketches from 'Old Place', Staten Island' includes 4 scenes.
The Supplement has "The Nitrate Desert Of Tarapaca"  with a doublepage centerfold…

THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, Nov. 17, 1878  

* Mormons  Mormonism 
* Women & polygamy

The front page has an article: "UTAH" "Female Mormons Endorse Polygamy" with the various details.
Four pages, some archival strengthening at the margins, minor loss at the spine and two holes affecting only ads, a bit fragile but in nice condition.

Background: This November 17, 1878 issue of The San Diego Union is a rare and compelling piece of Western Americana that captures a pivotal moment in the national…

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Aug. 11, 1899

* 1899 San Ciriaco hurricane
* Guayama & Ponce, Puerto Rico

The top of the front page has a two column headline: "FIVE HUNDRED KILLED AT PONCE" with subheads. (see images) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
Complete with 8 pages, a few small library stamps within the masthead, a few small binding holes along the spine,…

SAN DIEGO DAILY UNION, California, Nov. 4, 1871 

* Mormons - Mormonism
* Thomas Sunderland Hawkins
* 1st convicted for polygamy in Utah

Very early from San Diego--a volume 2 issue--when the population was just 2300, with a nice engraving of the harbor in the masthead. 
The back page has a very significant report on Mormon history. The article is headed: "The Mormon Prosecution--Sentence of Hawkins".
This was Thomas Hawkins, the polygamist, his being the very first case of federal…

SAN DIEGO DAILY UNION, California, Oct. 17, 1871  

* Chicago fire disaster
* Old wild West original
* Interesting advertisements

Not only a very early San Diego newspaper (pop. was just 2300), but the front page has nearly 2 1/2 columns taken up with fine & detailed reporting on the great Chicago Fire.
Top of a column as: "THE CHICAGO FIRE" "Full Details--The Beginning of the Fire--Description by an Eye-Witness--Suffering and Death--Terrible Scenes..." and more.
Four pages, some…

DAILY WORLD, San Diego, Calif., Aug. 10, 1872 Pg. 2 has an ad supporting the Greeley-Brown ticket. Pg. 4 has: "Mr. Greeleys Acceptance Of The Liberal Republican Nomination" which includes the "Official Notice" and his reply signed in type: Horace Greeley. A volume I issue. Early for San Diego.

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, April 25, 1903

* William Kissam Vanderbilt
* Anne Harriman Rutherford
* Wedding - Weds - Marries 

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "VANDERBILT WEDS WEDS MRS. RUTHERFORD" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
Complete with 8 pages, small library stamps within the masthead, a few small binding holes…

THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, Oct. 21, 1879  The top of the first column is headed: "The Indian War" "Present Situation of Affairs in Colorado" which has two reports, and this is followed by: "The Apache Outbreak in New Mexico".
Also on the front page are reports from the Tombstone Nugget, including: "The Mormon saw mill at the Huachucas is turning out from three to five thousand feet of lumber per day..." with a bit more.
Four pages, some archival strengthening near the margins & a bit…

THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, Sept. 12, 1879  

* Early old West publication
* Tombstone, Arizona growing

The front page has: "Arizona Items" which has reports from Tombstone, noting in part: "The Tombstone section is keeping hip ts reputation in cutting & shooting...Thos. Bridge, who was stabbed on August 10th while playing a game of cards in Clark & Miffin's saloon, died...A shooting scrape took place...in a restaurant...between two men...report says that Wiggins drew a revolver & shot at…

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Jan. 7, 1898

* Theodore Durrant execution - hanging
* San Quentin State Prison - "The Demon of the Belfry"
* San Francisco Emmanuel Baptist Church murders

The top of the front page has a two column headline: "DURRANT IS DEAD" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper. Rare as such.
Complete with 4 pages, 23 x 19 1/2…

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Aug.15, 1903

* James J. Jeffries vs. James J. Corbett
* Heavyweight boxing title fight (1st report)

The top of page 2 has a two column heading: "CORBETT HAD LITTLE SHOW" with subhead and round by round description. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
Complete with 6 pages, small library stamps within the masthead, nice condition.