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THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, August, 1795  The bulk of the issue is taken up with a wide range of eclectic articles. Among the articles are: "The Test of Virtue" "Advice to Females on the Management of a Lover" "Anecdotes of Ignatius Loyola" "On the Utility of Trees in Cities" "On the Greek Fire" "On the Arabs" and so much more. 
Near the back is "Domestic Miscellany" with the latest news reports of the day including talk of developing Presque Isle near Erie, methods of improving the…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Aug. 1, 1989

* Neil Young - Canadian-American singer - songwriter
* "Freedom" album concert tour "Rockin' in the Free World"
* Palladium nightclub concert hall advertisement

Page 81 has a nice full page advertisement for a upcoming "NEIL YOUNG" concert at the Palladium nightclub in Manhattan. (see images)
Background: On September 5, 1989, Neil Young performed at the Palladium in New York City as part of his Freedom tour.…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Aug. 1, 1989

* "The Abyss" film special screening advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere (Sold Out)
* Radio City Music Hall - Manhattan
* Science fiction film - James Cameron
* Friday The 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan

Page 63 has a full advertisement for the pre-opening day screening showing of "THE ABYSS" at Radio City Music Hall in Manhattan. (see images)
Background: On August 8, 1989, The Abyss was…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Aug. 1, 1977

* Amiri Baraka - LeRoi Jones
* African American culture writer
* Interview of racist with photos

The front page has a heading: "AMIRI BARAKA'S LONG MARCH" with photo. And beginning on page 12 is a interview with him which includes some related photo. See images for small portion of the text.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
The Village…

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1763  Certainly the most significant item is the nearly 3 1/2 page article: "An Account of the Commerce of Louisiana" which is very detailed.
It includes: "...the Mississippi is a very rapid as far as the Missouri, which is about 1200 miles from its mouth, which, though it makes it difficult to ascent, yet facilitates the conveyance of the gross commodities down it which constitute the chief staple of North America. The worst part of the navigation is…

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1763  Certainly the most significant item is the nearly 3 1/2 page article: "An Account of the Commerce of Louisiana" which is very detailed.
It includes: "...the Mississippi is a very rapid as far as the Missouri, which is about 1200 miles from its mouth, which, though it makes it difficult to ascent, yet facilitates the conveyance of the gross commodities down it which constitute the chief staple of North America. The worst part of the navigation is…

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1784  

* HMS Resolution - Royal Navy
* Captain James Cook death
* Third Voyage - Hawaiian Islands

Certainly the most interesting content in this issue is the great & lengthy text (continued from the June issue) on a review of a new publication, headed: "Captain Cook's Voyage--Relation of the events that led to the murder of Capt. Cook...". This report takes nearly 3 pages, portions seen in the photos, and includes the details of the murder of Capt. Cook by…

THE YOUNG EAGLE, Marlboro, New Hampshire, March, 1879  This was an amateur newspaper, meaning printed by a hobbyist. Such issues were popular in the late 19th century and most had a very short life. This is the volume 1, number 3 issue. They were typically of small size and issued monthly.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, 7 3/4 by 10 3/4 inches, minor foxing/dirtiness to a portion of the front page, good condition.

THE WAR, New York, Aug. 1, 1812  The entire front page is taken up with continued reports from "Congress" including discussion relating to the War of 1812, continuing on pages 2 & 3 where are included are: "Naturalization Law" "List of Acts Passed at the First session of the 12th Congress" and "Instructions For the Private Armed Vessels of the United States, signed in type: James Monroe, Secretary of State.
Much more on the war inside including: "U.S. Frigate Constitution "Our Frontiers"…

THE ORACLE OF THE DAY, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, August 1, 1795  This is a quite scarce 18th century American title as it existed only until 1799 and rarely comes on the market. We suspect the circulation was somewhat limited.
Much of this issue is taken up with various discussions concerning the controversial Jay Treaty which was recently enacted with England. The many photos show only portions, some discussion against it and others in favor of it.
Four pages, slightly close-trimmed at the…

THE LITERARY MAGAZINE & BRITISH REVIEW, London, August, 1789  One of the less common titles of the 18th century, this magazine is mostly taken up with--as the title would suggest--literary items and Review of New Publications". Three articles are: "Reflections on the Custom of Burying the Dead, & the Danger of Precipitate Interment" which takes 7 pages; and: "An Account of the Dances of the Turkish Dervishes", as as we refer to them, the Whirling Dervishes. Perthaps the most interesting is: "A…

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1759  Of prime interest are the 3 full page plates on the Seven Years' War, the first titled: "A Map of the Part of Westphalia in which the French Army Were Defeated , Aug. 1, 1759" which shows much details (see), the plate titled: "Line of Battle of the Allied Army Before the Engagement on the First of August, 1759", plus another full page plate titled: "Plan of the Battle of Thornhausen from the Original Published at Hanover by Order of the Regency",…

THE MONTHLY REVIEW ENLARGED, London, August, 1798  This very uncommon title still has the blue/green outer wrappers. These wrappers are worn at the edges  with some loss at the spine (see).
The front wrapper includes the title/index page. Among the articles included are: "Emigration to America Considered" "Wallace's Essay on the Manufactures of Ireland" "Mrs. Bryan's System of Astronomy" "Brooke's Observations on the Manners & Customs of Italy" & so much more.
Complete in 80 pgs., some…

EUROPEAN MAGAZINE, London, August, 1791  Not only is this one of the less common titles from the 18th century, but this issue was never bound nor trimmed and still has the original blue wrappers intact--rarely found as such.
The layout and content is similar to those of the more common Gentleman's Magazine. There are several articles concerning Dr. Joseph Priestley, and a brief article titled: "Political Anecdote of Dr. Franklin, by Mr. Burke".
Complete in 80 pages, 5 3/4 by 9 inches, nice…

THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 1, 1812  

* General William Hull
* Invasion of Canada success
* War of 1812

Much from the early months of the War of 1812 including: "British Navy--American Station" being a chart of their ships commanders, and size; "North-Western Army" which is a nice letter beginning: "When the army came to the foot of the rapids of Maumee  river, governor Hull not having received intelligence of the declaration of war...". Also a great letter from Zanesville, Ohio,…

DER LUTHERANER, St. Louis, Aug. 1, 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 immigrants, the Germans wanted to preserve their language and newspapers in their native language.
In 1840 there were 40 German-language newspapers in the United States. In…

THE SCHOOL FRIEND, Cincinnati, Ohio, Aug 1, 1847  The top of the front page notes this is: "Devoted to Educational Purposes", published monthly.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed so it folds out to one, larger sheet, 9 3/4 by 12 inches, very good condition.

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES Aug. 1, 1974

* Watergate scandal - White House  tapes
* John Ehrlichman receives prison sentence
* Assistant to President Richard Nixon

The bottom of the front page has a headline that reads: "Jail sentence for Ehrlichman" with photo. (see images) Coverage begins on page 2 with heading.
Complete with 160 pages, tabloid size, a little margin wear, generally nice.

THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, Aug 1, 1898  The front page features a nice map headed: "UNCLE SAM'S NEW TERRITORY AS A RESULT OF THE WAR" noting Cuba, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and the Philippines.
The front page has various reports on the Spanish-American War with reports headed: "MILES' ARMY WILL REST NEAR PONCE" "To Move Troops To The North" "Strikes Blow At the South" "HARDLY A REPLY BEFORE TUESDAY" "No Cessation Of Hostilities".
Also a front page report on the death of Prince Bismarck in…

DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, Aug. 1, 1862  

* From the capital of the Confederacy
* John Hunt Morgan proclamation 

Among the front page reports on the Civil War are: "Affairs on the Rappahannock--Depredations of the Enemy--The Approaching Conflict" "Affairs in North Carolina" "Vandalism in Memphis" "Dashing Cavalry Exploit in Mississippi--A Fighting Parson" "A Picture of New England Society Which is Not At All Flattering" "Affairs at Vicksburg--Address of General Van Dorn"…

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London,  August, 1794 

* 18th century vindication of Free-Masonry
* Thomas Paine kicked out of the French National Convention
* 18th century print of Arundel Castle

The most noteworthy content is a lengthy article on: "Proceedings of the National Convention in France" which includes: "...Thomas Paine, with all the other foreigners, was expelled from the Convention by a Decree...".
Also within are: "Vindication of the Principles of Free-Masonry" "Remarks on…

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Aug. 1, 1885  

* Inventor Sarah E. Goode
* 1st African American Woman
* To receive a United States Patent

Sarah Goode is not a name from history remembered by many, but she was a trailblazer. She was the first African American woman to receive a patent from the U.S. Patent Office.
Most customers of Goode's Chicago furniture store were working-class people who lived in small apartments that couldn’t fit a lot of furniture, including beds. As Goode heard…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 1, 1936

* Mrs. Helen MacKnight hatchet murder over dinner
* Daughter Gladys & boyfriend Donald Wightman

The front page has a one column heading: "WIFE OF EXECUTIVE FOUND SLAIN BY AXE" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 30 pages, rag edition in nice condition.

THE PUBLIC HERALD, Philadelphia, August, 1886  Printed in the masthead is: "Truth and Justice the Foe of Fraud and Corruption" with the interesting masthead engraving showing the "eye of truth" shining upon a devil.
Sixteen pages, 11 1/4 by 15 1/2 inches, a small hole in the front & back leaves, good condition.

THE ZODIAC, Albany, August, 1835  This was a short-lived monthly paper: "Devoted To Science, Literature, and The Arts" as noted in the masthead. This is the volume 1, number 2 issue of a paper that existed for just 20 issues. The masthead features a nice, planetary engraving.
Complete in 16 pages, 9 by 11 3/4 inches, some light damp staining, nice condition.

THE POLITICAL MAGAZINE, London, August, 1783  

* General George Washington
* Circular letter re. U.S. Army
* Revolutionary War ending 

ing the Revolutionary War. It contains a wealth of reports concerning the concluding events of the war.
Pages 1 and 2 have: "Lord Sheffield's Observations on the Commerce of the American States". Another page has a lengthy list of the: "American Ships Taken" during the war. Another page has: "An Act for Forfeiture & ale of the Estates of Persons who…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 1, 2002

* Hebrew University of Jerusalem
* Mount Scopus bombing - massacre
* Palestinian militant group Hamas

The top of the front page has a two column headline: "Blast Kills 7 at University in Jerusalem" with subhead and 2 related photos. (see images) More on page A10.
Complete with all sections (100+ pages), great condition.

THE LATTER DAY SAINTS' MILLENNIAL STAR, Liverpool, England, Aug. 1, 1892 

* One of the oldest Mormon periodicals

This periodical, typically shortened to "Millennial Star", was the longest continuously published periodical of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, being printed from 1840 until 1970.
During its 130-year history the Millennial Star varied from being monthly, semi-monthly and even weekly, and was primarily aimed at British Latter-day Saints. Many of the British…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, August 1, 1933

* Mahatma Gandhi arrested
* Civil disobedience movement
* Ahmedabad, India

The front page has a one column heading: "Britain Seizes Gandhi as New Revolt Flares" (see images)
Complete in 32 pages, rag edition, minor wear with a few small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.

Dutch newsletter/pamphlet from Amsterdam, August, 1632  

* Very rare 17th century publication
* Siege - capture of Maastricht
* Dutch journalist & printer Broer Jansz

A very rare news pamphlet by the famed early Broer Jansz, one of the most prolific newsmen of the 17th century. Included with this item is an extensive biography of him and his work.
Included also is a translation of this 4 page pamphlet, headed: "Triumphante Tijdinghe" [Triumphant News] with the translation continuing:…

THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, August, 1771  Perhaps the most interesting feature is the full title/contents page which has a very intricately engraved view of the skyline of London at the time, making this very decorative.
Near the back is the "Monthly Chronologer" which includes over a full page of reports headed "America" with items from Boston, including 2 messages from the governor of Massachusetts.
Both plates called for are lacking.
Complete in 48 pages, 5 by 8 inches, great…

THE SHINING STAR, Danville, Pennsylvania, August, 1878  This title is not listed in Gregory's "Union List of Newspapers".  This is the volume 1, number 12 issue. This is a religiously-themed newspaper, and seems to be focused on children's interests.
Four pages, a handsome masthead, never bound nor trimmed so it folds out to a large sheet, 11 by 16 inches, very nice condition.

Background: The Shining Star was a local newspaper published in Danville, Pennsylvania, in 1878, known primarily…

THE BAY STATE PUZZLER, Cambridge, Massachusetts, August, 1886  

* Home of Harvard University

A small-size newspaper that existed for just six issues. It seems to be an example of the "amateur press", an avocation popular at the time where amateurs put our small newspapers or new sheets as a hobby, most short-lived.
Four pages, 7 by 10 inches, great condition.

THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN PRESBYTERIAN, Denver, Colorado, August, 1877  Not only does the masthead feature a nice, scenic engraving, but the front page has prints of; "Traveling In the Rocky Mountains" and; "Indians Robing the Mail".
This newspaper is not listed in Gregory's "Union List of  Newspapers".
The back page has a print of: "Long's Peak, Colorado" with a related article.
Four pages, very nice condition.

THE SCORE, Boston, August, 1881  Within the title is noted: "A Journal Devoted to Music, Drama And Literature" with the content being much as would be expected. The back half of the issue is music.
Complete in 30 pages, 9 1/2 by 11 3/4 inches, minor margin wear, good condition.

THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE, Washington, D.C., August, 1879  The masthead notes: "A Monthly Journal devoted to the interests of the Soldiers and Sailors of the late war, and all Pensioners of the United States."
Essentially a veteran's newspaper--mostly for those of the Civil War--with content as would be expected of such a publication.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed so it folds out to one large sheet, a few very discrete archival mends at the spine, minimal fold wear, good condition.

THE REPORTER, Brattleborough (Brattleboro), Vermont, Aug. 1, 1803  

* Rare publication
* Windham County

Page 3 contains: "A Proclamation" by the President for convening a special session of Congress, signed in type: Th. Jefferson. This is a volume one issue.
Four pages, 11 by 18 1/2 inches, an archival mend to the back page, good condition.

THE DAILY JOURNAL, Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, Aug. 1, 1889  The front page has over half a column headed: "TWO MEN EXECUTED" "Charles Dinger and Harry Smart Hanged at Louisville" "A Ghastly Gallows Scene" "The Nouse 
Slipped and Caught Dilger by the Teeth and the Trap Had to Be Sprung a Second Time--The Crimes". The report has much detail on the hanging--flawed for Dilger--as well as their crimes.
Four pages, toned throughout, archivally rejoined at the spine, minor margin tears, but it must…

AMERICAN PHRENOLOGICAL JOURNAL, New York, August, 1853  Phrenology is a theory stating that the personality traits of a person can be derived from the shape of the skull. Although holding no validity today, it was a popular science in the mid-19th century and this periodical focused on it.
Inside has a full page with 4 prints showing the skulls of various types under the heading: "The Natural History of Man". Other items include: "Importance of Anatomy & Physiology"; prints of "Jesse…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, August 1, 2014 (our only issue of this date)

* Best "Guardians of the Galaxy" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere & review
* Chris Pratt, Vin Diesel, Zoe Saldaña
* Star-Lord, Groot, & Gamora

An issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Guardians of the Galaxy" - and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime publication.

In the midst of the…

CLEVELAND PLAIN DEALER, Aug. 1, 1953

* Senator Robert A. Taft death
* Conservative politician

The front page has a nice banner headline: "TAFT'S DEATH SHOCKS THE NATION" with subheads and related photo.
Roberty Taft was a senator from Ohio, so great to have this report in an Ohio newspaper. He was the eldest son of President William Howard Taft.
The complete first section only with all 12 pages, generally nice condition.

LEBANON ADVERTISER, Pennsylvania, Aug. 1, 1849 

* Uncommon publication
* California Gold Rush
* 49ers - mining - miners

An uncommon title, and the volume 1, number 5 issue. Near the top of the ftpg. is: "From California" with a San Francisco dateline, & including: "The anchorage is crowded with vessels & more arriving daily...Provision & clothing are abundant & cheap...People in San Francisco are madly gambling in lands...New towns are laid out in different spots around the bay...Gold…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 1, 1980

* Strother Martin death (same day report)
* American character actor - Western films
* John Wayne and Paul Newman sidekick
* "Cool Hand Luke" - "What we've got here is failure to communicate" fame
* Best publication to be had ? (rare)

The front page has a two column heading: "'Cool Hand Luke's' Strother Martin Dies" with photo. (see) Nice to have from the capital of the entertainment industry.
Complete 1st section only with all 20 pages, minor margin…

THE UNIVERSAL MAGAZINE, London, England, August, 1776  

* Original Declaration of Independence... the complete text
* As reported from Great Britain

It would be difficult to argue for a more important document in American history than the Declaration of Independence. It remains a desire of most collectors to find issues containing reference to it, and ultimately a contemporary printing of the actual document.
With American newspaper printings commanding $100,000 or more in nice…

BOSTON GAZETTE, Aug. 1, 1803 

* Louisiana Purchase close

Page 2 has an editorial headed: "Louisiana" in which the writer debates the merits of the Louisiana Purchase. Some interesting commentary.
Four pages, some foxing, archival strengthening at the irregular spine, good condition.

GRASS VALLEY DAILY TIDINGS & FREE LANCE, California, Aug. 1, 1881 

* Rare old West publication
* Many interesting advertisements

Grass Valley, which was originally known as Boston Ravine and later named Centerville, dates from the California Gold Rush. Gold was discovered at Gold Hill in October, 1850 and population grew around the mine. When a post office was established in 1851, it was renamed Grass Valley the next year for unknown reasons. The town incorporated in 1860. 
Various news of the day…

THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, August 1, 1940 

* Doodlebug train Disaster (1st report)
* Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "41 KILLED AS TRAIN HITS COACH HEAD-ON AT OHIO JUNCTION" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the Doddlebug Train disaster at Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Complete with 44 pages, rag edition, a little residue along the spine from disbinding, nice condition.