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eBay Store Item # 370066134579 Here is a complete, genuine historic newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE DAILY JOURNAL, Phillipsburg, PA, September 9, 1888. * James J. Corbett * John L Sullivan * World Heavyweight boxing championship * Illustration This 4 page newspaper has one column headlines on the back page that include: * CORBETT THE NEW KING * Sullivan Terms Him the Best Man He Ever Faced * The E-Champion's Tears and more with a illustration of Corbett in a boxing pose. Other news of the day. This issue is somewhat pulpish especially at the edges causing little chipping & flaking but no text loss. Should be handled with care.

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eBay Store Item # 370065960548 Genuine Newspaper Account of Ted Williams batting over .400 - Last Baseball Player to Do So ! Front Page Report, with a Photo of Ted Williams - In A Massachusetts Newspaper ! THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, September 29, 1941 This is the complete, genuine newspaper with the front page report headed: "Williams Ends the Season With .4057 Batting Mark" and includes a one column photo of Ted Williams (see photos below). This article carries over to page 11 as well. Williams was the last player in modern times to reach the .400 mark, a record which now stands over 66 years. George Brett came close in 1980 ending the season with a .390 average. We have sold tens of thousands of historic newspapers of the last 300+ years but rarely are we able to find front page accou... See More

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eBay Store Item # 370065828786 Here is a complete, genuine historic newspaper with the following title, date and description: UNITED STATES GAZETTE, Philadelphia PA, April 29, 1835. * Early marathon run ? * Running race * Pre civil war original news On the back page under "The Great Foot Race" is lengthy report about a ten mile race held at the Union Course on Long Island. Includes the names and details about the contestants with some mention of the betting wagers. Other news of the day includes: "Death of a Felon" "Pennsylvania And Ohio Canal" "The Western Trade" and more. Minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.

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eBay Store Item # 230267780281 Here is a complete, genuine historic newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Sept. 19, 1795 * 18th century original from America * Early land sales A front page ad has land for sale in Franklin County, Georgia, various districts in South Carolina, and in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania. Also has general news and content, and other ads. Some lite foxing, otherwise good condition.

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eBay Store Item # 320270196112 Here is a complete, genuine historic newspaper with the following title, date and description: ENDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Edinburgh, Scotland, May 22, 1775. * John Cruger Jr. * Tax Man Tarred and Feathered The front page has: "The Representation and Remonstrance of the General Assembly of the Colony of New-York" addressed to Parliament", signed in type: John Cruger. The second page has a detailed letter from Duck Creek, Kent County, Md., that describes the tar and feathering of a tax gatherer. Other news of the day. Minor staining, otherwise in good condition. 4 pages.

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eBay Store Item # 320270195010 Here is a complete, genuine historic newspaper with the following title, date and description: NEW YORK TIMES, NY, dated Jan. 2, 1872. * Women's Rights * Woman's Suffrage Page 4 has: * Shall Women Vote? Decision by Judge Sharswood, of Pennsylvania. Contains the opinion of the Judge in the case of Burnham vs. Swezey. Decision ruled in favor of the defendant, the election officers of the 14th Ward of Philadelphia, who refused to allow the plaintiff to vote in an election. Other news of the day includes: "Salt Lake City" "Haunted Houses" "Murder On Shipboard" and much more. 8 pages in good condition.

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eBay Store Item # 320270194608 Here is a complete, genuine historic newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, February 14, 1945. * Franklin D. Roosevelt * Yalta Conference * World War II era This 14 page newspaper has a six column headline on the front page: * U. S. to Prevent Russian-British Rivalry in Europe, Byrnes Says with subheads. Other news of the day throughout including much on World War II. Light browning with some margin wear, otherwise in good condition. source: wikipedia: On 4 February 1945 the Big Three (Roosevelt, Churchill, Stalin) convened at Yalta, on the Crimean Peninsula. It was the second of three wartime conferences among the major Allied Power leaders. It had been preceded by the Tehran Conference in 1943, and it was f... See More

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eBay Store Item # 230267778377 Here is a complete, genuine historic newspaper with the following title, date and description: COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 8, 1817. * James Monroe letter * Oath of Office - Inauguration Page 2 has an interesting letter from President-elect James Monroe informing the President of the Senate when he will take the oath of office. The letter reads, in part: * ...I propose to take the oath which the Constitution prescribes to the President...before he enters on the execution of his office, on Tuesday the 4th inst. at 12 o'clock in the Chamber of the House of Representatives... signed in type: James Monroe. Also on this page, under "The Inauguration" is the "Order of the Arrangement" for the inauguration ceremonies. In the next column are the names of the probable c... See More

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eBay Store Item # 230267777618 Here is a complete, genuine historic newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET OR THE GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia PA., December 9, 1779. * Revolutionary War era original * Great masthead engraving The masthead of this title features ornate writing and an engraving of a ship making it very nice for display. Notable content includes a pg. 2 report from Wilmington that describes the "salute" given to Governor Caesar Rodney upon his arrival * ...to meet the Honorable the Council and House of Assembly, for the dispatch of public business There is also a resolve passed by Congress concerning the effect of fluctuating prices especially with regard to making "...proper estimates for future expenses, and to fix equitable salaries fo... See More

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eBay Store Item # 230267777193 Here is a complete, genuine historic newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 2, 1860. * 1st Rabbi to lead prayer in Congress * Judaica - Jewish - Jews On the front page of this issue are the proceedings of the first session of the "Thirty Sixth Congress". Included under the proceedings of the "House of Representatives" is a brief but very historic account about the first time the proceedings were opened with a prayer from a Rabbi. The account headed "Impressive Address To The Throne of Grace" reads, in part: * The proceedings were opened with a prayer by Rabbi Raphael. It abounded with fervently expressed patriotic and religious sentiment. He implored Divine blessing to direct the House in the election of a Speaker...that the member... See More

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eBay Store Item # 320270189340 Here is a complete, genuine historic newspaper with the following title, date and description: EVENING POST, New York, July 22, 1847. * Wisconsin about to get Statehood * Pre civil war era original A page 2 report about "Wisconsin" says: * Gov. Dodge... intends--so say the Washington papers--to call together the Legislature early in October, for the purpose of preparing another Constitution, and the admission of the Territory into the Union. Before the adjournment of the next Congress, Representatives and Senators from Wisconsin may take their appropriate seats in the grand Council of the Nation Wisconsin would became a state on May 29, 1848. Other news of the day includes: "The Brazilian Slaves" "Gen. Scott's Movements" and more with several ads. Two areas of lite... See More

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eBay Store Item # 320269908388 Here is the complete, genuine issue of THE SPECTATOR, December 1, 1711. * Addison & Steele * Uncommon title from the early 18th century This is a singlesheet newspaper, one of the more famous of the 18th century titles, and by the famed Addison & Steele. Nice condition & done in editorial format. Measures about 8 by 13 inches. VINTAGE READING. WOULD MAKE A GREAT UNIQUE GIFT ! source: wikipedia: The stated goal of The Spectator was "to enliven morality with wit, and to temper wit with morality... to bring philosophy out of the closets and libraries, schools and colleges, to dwell in clubs and assemblies, at tea-tables and coffeehouses." (No. 10) It famously recommended that its readers "consider it part of the tea-equipage" (No. 10) and not leave the house without reading ... See More

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eBay Store Item # 370065551782 Here is a complete, genuine historic newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, February 19, 1934. * Outlaw Charles 'Pretty Boy' Floyd * Police dragnet This 18 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 5: * Pretty Boy Floyd Eludes Dragnet Tells of the police hunt for Charles 'Pretty Boy' Floyd in Oklahoma, Other news of the day throughout. Usual browning with some margin wear. Should be handled with care.

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eBay Store Item # 370065551540 Here is a complete, genuine historic newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, March 21, 1899 * First woman to die in electric chair * Martha Place - 1st report This 12 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 2 that include: * MRS. PLACE DIES IN ELECTRIC CHAIR * Current Was Turned on at 11:01 A.M.---Death Instantaneous * FIRST WOMAN ELECTROCUTED * Execution Was A Successful One and more. Other news of the day throughout. Usual browning with some margin wear and little staining, otherwise good. Should be handled with care. wikipedia notes: Having never executed a woman in the electric chair, those responsible for carrying out the death warrant devised a new way to place the electrodes upon her. They decided ... See More

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eBay Store Item # 320269856312 Here is a complete, genuine historic newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, May 13, 1940. * World War II Germany * Invading European Countries This 14 page newspaper has a nice three line banner headline on the front page: * BELGIANS, DUTCH ARE DRIVEN BACK, Liege Flanked, Maas and Ljssel Crossed; Holland Mops Up 'Chutists as Aid Arrives with subheads. Other news of the day throughout. Little browning and wear around the margins, otherwise in good condition.

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eBay Store Item # 230267481101 Here is a complete, genuine historic newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, July 13, 1938. * Aviator Howard Hughes * Flight around World This 22 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: * Hughes Plane Roars Over Siberia, Expects to Land At yakutsk This Morning with subhead: " Crew and Machine Reported in Perfect Condition on Fourth Leg of Millionaire Sportsman's Globe-Circling Journey" Other news of the day throughout. Some browning and little wear around the margins, otherwise good. source: wikipedia: On 10 July 1938 Hughes set another record by completing a flight around the world in just 91 hours (3 days, 19 hours), beating the previous record by more than four days. For this flight he d... See More

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eBay Store Item # 370065550755 Here is a complete, genuine historic newspaper with the following title, date and description: EVENING EXPRESS, Los Angeles, California, January 22, 1874. * Early Los Angeles CA 19th century periodical * Wild Old West * Uncommon title from Southern Cal. 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. Minor margin wear, otherwise in nice condition.

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eBay Store Item # 230267477881 Here is a complete, genuine historic newspaper with the following title, date and description: A COLLECTION FOR IMPROVEMENT OF HUSBANDRY AND TRADE, London, September 21, 1694. * Rare title from the 17th century This is one of the more uncommon titles from the 17th century we have had the pleasure to offer, being a 4 page issue. Page 2 has a large chart showing prices of various grains by city (see photos). Measures about 8 by 13 1/2 inches. A rare opportunity for an issue of this title. Little waterstaining and minor creasing, otherwise in very nice condition.

Starting Price: $105.00

eBay Store Item # 370065544699 Here is a complete, genuine historic newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 12, 1932. * Tomb of the Unknown Soldier completed * Arlington Cemetery Virginia * Armistice Day (World War I) This 32 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: * Unknown Soldier Honored at Finished Tomb; Armistice Day Marked Here and Abroad Much more on Armistice Day on pages 6 & 7. Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition in great condition.

Starting Price: $40.00

eBay Store Item # 230267171106 Here is a complete, genuine historic newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 25, 1919 . * Chicago Black Sox * White Sox win American League pennant * Pre World Series scandal Banner headline on pg. 10: * White Sox Nail American League Pennant And Qualify To Meet Reds In World Series and one column subheads: * White Sox Are 1919 Champions * Win American League Pennant by Victory Over the Browns, 6-5 * In Front Since July 10 * Chicago Team Out of Lead Only a Short Time Since Opening Day of Season Lengthy report about their pennant-winning season, plus a summary of the game and the box score under smaller heads: "Jackson's Hit Settles Game" "Scores Seibold with Run That Gives White Sox Victory Over Browns". Also ... See More

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eBay Store Item # 370065268753 Here is a complete, genuine historic newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE IPSWICH JOURNAL, England, August 21, 1762. * Rare title * 18th century original This is a particularly rare title from this English town, folio size and 4 pages with a wealth of news of the day. There are many advertisements on pages 3 & 4 as well. The front page has a lightly inked partial red-inked tax stamp. Nice condition.

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eBay Store Item # 230267163580 Here is a complete, genuine historic newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 8, 1821 * Death of Napoleon Bonaparte * The Slave Trade with much by William Wilberforce This small size newspaper began in 1811 and was a prime source for national political news of the first half of the19th century. As noted in Wikipedia: "Niles edited and published the Weekly Register until 1836, making it into one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the United States and himself into one of the most influential journalists of his day. Devoted primarily to politics, Niles' Weekly Register is considered an important source for the history of the period." Beginning on pg. 2 is a report headed: "Napoleon Bonaparte" which is prefaced ... See More

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eBay Store Item # 320269495082 Here is a complete, genuine historic newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, September, 1740 * Early 18th century British magazine * Oglethorpe and St. Augustine, Florida A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907. Among the articles noted in the table of contents are: "Speech of the Prime Minister" "A Defense of Infant Baptism" "Life of Sir Francis Drake continued" which takes 2 1/2 pages, and more. There is much reporting on events in Parliam... See More

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eBay Store Item # 230267162213 Here is a complete, genuine historic newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, November 5, 1942. * Entertainer George M. Cohen death * The 'Man who owned Broadway' This 14 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: * George Cohan Dies; Was Ill For Long Time * One Of Most Beloved Characters In U.S. Show Business with a one column photo of Cohen. Other news of the day including much on World War II. Usual browning with minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition. source: wikipedia: Cohan was the pioneer of the musical theater libretto. He is mostly remembered for his songs, later interpolated into musicals such as Anything Goes, Guys and Dolls, and Hello Dolly! However, he invented the "book musical," be... See More

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eBay Store Item # 230267161958 Here is a complete, genuine historic newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET, Philadelphia PA, January 6, 1781. * Revolutionary War original * America needs more soldiers * Nice masthead Beginning on pg. 2 & concluding on pg. 3 is over a full column letter from a man in Baltimore to his friend in Virginia which talks about the Revolutionary War being in a very critical stage. The letter begins: * The present period is critical & may involve the southern states in the most imminent danger; their situation requires the most spirited exertions to counteract the designs of a barbarous, cruel enemy. The frequent bounties paid to the recruits is not only imposing an unnecessary tax on the people, but, in its consequences, ruinous to the co... See More

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eBay Store Item # 230267161610 Here is a complete, genuine historic newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, March 6, 1777. * Revolutionary War original * Loads of interesting reading * General George Washington and much more Among the many front page reports are items including: * ...we learn that when the Howe's Proclamation was proffered to the American prisoners to sign (notwithstanding they were confined on board a guard ship & told that General Howe had got possession of Philadelphia) they, like true Americans, to a man, nobly disdained to do it..." and "...that the Hessians are very sickly & discontented & had three rounds fired on a number of them in Jersey by a party of the British troops for refusing to come to attack the Americans...... See More

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eBay Store Item # 230267161151 Here is a complete, genuine historic newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1783 * From the end of the Revolutionary War A very nice magazine from the "mother country" at the end of the Revolutionary War with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907. Included is a portion of text headed: "The Definitive Treaty between Great Britain & the United States of America, signed at Paris, the 3rd day of Sept. 1783" the text being just the beginning & ending of the Treaty, not the complete text (see photos). It ends with Article X an... See More

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eBay Store Item # 320269492179 Here is a complete, genuine historic newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET OR, THE GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia PA, November 14, 1780 * Benedict Arnold * Major John Andre * Uncommon title w/ nice masthead engraving Historic content on page 2 pertaining to the Major Andre spy incident includes a resolve passed by Congress on October 4 that reads: "Resolved, That the board of war by and hereby directed to erase from the register of the names of officers of the army of the United States the name of BENEDICT ARNOLD." In a second measure dated Nov. 3, the Congress recognizes the three "volunteer militia men" from New York, for their role in intercepting Major Andre: "That John Pauling, David Williams and Isaac Vanwert ...did on t... See More

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eBay Store Item # 370065262626 Here is a complete, genuine historic newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Sept. 21, 1796. * George Washington farewell address * 18th century original from America Page 2 has the "Resignation of the President. To the People of the United States." This famous "resignation" is known historically as the Farewell Address of George Washington. In the address Washington announces his retirement fom politics, and presents his reasons for deciding against running for a third term. The address also highlights the significant achievements of the his administrations. He also offers several astute observations and suggestions with regard to the current state as well as the future course of America, including a specific... See More

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eBay Store Item # 230267158770 Here is a complete, genuine historic newspaper with the following title, date and description: MASSACHUSETTS SPY: OR, WORCESTER GAZETTE, April 1, 1784. * Rare Paul Revere masthead engraving * John Hancock & Sam Adams The terrific masthead of this title, featuring ornate lettering and two engravings done by Paul Revere. On the front page are two resolves passed by the Massachusetts legislature, each signed in italics: Sam Adams & John Hancock. Adams is noted as President of the Senate, and Hancock was the Governor. The bkpg. has a continuation of: "The History of America. by William Robertson, D.D." The first leaf has a several small holes in the text, three of which are in one of the resolves, but do not affect the signatures, has archival mends inside to two minor te... See More

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eBay Store Item # 230266851217 Here is a complete, genuine historic newspaper with the following title, date and description: LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Nov. 6, 1880 Double page centerfold has 13 scenes: "The Transmission Of Crude Petroleum From The Great Oil Regions Of Pennsylvania To Tide Water". 1/4 page: "New Building of the Clark University, the colored coole of the South - Georgia Other prints with text throughout this 16 page issue. Good condition.

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eBay Store Item # 320269150951 Here is a complete, genuine historic newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, November, 1738 * Early 18th century British magazine * The Musquito Indian tribe in America * Dutch trading in the West Indies A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907. One of the articles is headed: "An Account of the Musquito Indians" with the text beginning: "Musquitos is a small nation of Indians on the main continent of America, between Truxille and Honduras, never conque... See More

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eBay Store Item # 320269150632 Here is a complete, genuine historic newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, March, 1743 * early 18th century British magazine * from the Churchill River in Canada * news from the Caribbean A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907. One of the articles is titled: "Of the Effects of Cold at Pr. of Wales' in Churchill River in Hudson's Bay..." which is present-day Canada. This article takes over a full pg. (see photos for the beginning). Among the oth... See More

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eBay Store Item # 230266848894 Here is a complete, genuine historic newspaper with the following title, date and description: FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, April 5, 1968. * Martin Luther King assassination * Civil Rights leader This 20 page newspaper has a two line, six column headline on the front page: * King's Murder Rips Nation; LBJ Delays Hawaii Visit with related photos and more headlines inside. Other news of the day throughout. Little irregular at the spine, otherwise in nice condition. source: wikipedia: Martin Luther King, Jr. (January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968) was one of the pivotal leaders of the American civil rights movement. King was a Baptist minister, one of the few leadership roles available to black men at the time. He became a civil rights activist early in his caree... See More

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eBay Store Item # 370064993884 Here is a complete, genuine historic newspaper with the following title, date and description: BALLOU'S PICTORIAL DRAWING-ROOM COMPANION, Boston, August 16, 1851. * Deefield MA & more * Prints This title was formatted much like the more popular "Harper's Weekly" being tabloid-size with several pages of prints. This title actually precedes Harper's, which did not begin publication until 1857. Within this issue are prints captioned: * Regatta Scene In The Bay Of New York * View Of The Central Part Of Deerfield, Mass. * Balloon Ascension At Philadelphia * Prof. Samuel Morse * View Of The New Flying Ship Building At Hoboken and more, all having related text as well. 16 pages in nice condition.

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eBay Store Item # 320269148168 Here is a complete, genuine historic newspaper with the following title, date and description: BALLOU'S PICTORIAL DRAWING-ROOM COMPANION, Boston, June 14, 1851. * Brooklyn NY & more * Prints This title was formatted much like the more popular "Harper's Weekly" being tabloid-size with several pages of prints. This title actually precedes Harper's, which did not begin publication until 1857. Within this issue are prints captioned: * Burning Of St. Pauls' Church, Pittsburgh * View Of Brooklyn, New York * A Winter Encampment In California * Lawrence Scientific School, Cambridge and more, all having related text as well. 16 pages in nice condition.

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eBay Store Item # 230266847859 Here is a complete, genuine historic newspaper with the following title, date and description: BALLOU'S PICTORIAL DRAWING-ROOM COMPANION, Boston, September 13, 1851. * California Gold mining camp & more * Prints This title was formatted much like the more popular "Harper's Weekly" being tabloid-size with several pages of prints. This title actually precedes Harper's, which did not begin publication until 1857. Within this issue are prints captioned: * The Celebrated Niblo's Hotel, N.Y. * View Of The Navy Yard, Brooklyn, N.Y * U.S. Naval Lyceum, Brooklyn, N.Y. * South Mines, Jamestown, California and more, all having related text as well. 16 pages in nice condition.

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eBay Store Item # 230266847133 Here is a complete, genuine historic newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE NEW YORK HERALD, August 4, 1862 * Huge Civil War map of Virginia - great for display The entire page 2 is taken up with a huge and very detailed Civil War map headed: "THE GREAT BATTLE FIELD OF THE UNION." "Virginia, from Harper's Ferry to Petersburg, and from Fortress Monroe to the Mountains---McClellan's and Pope's Scene of Operations." This would be a terrific issue for display, as the very top of page two contains the name of the newspaper and the date (see photos). There is much Civil War reporting in this issue as well with front page one column heads including: "Interesting From Port Royal" "The Rebel Ram of Savannah Ready for Work" "Latest from South Carolina" "New... See More

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eBay Store Item # 230266846862 Here is a complete, genuine historic newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE CHARTER OAK, Hartford, CT, August 27, 1846. * Uncommon Anti Slavery society periodical * Nice illustrated masthead A very uncommon title originally published as the Christian Freeman by the Connecticut Anti-Slavery Society, and then under this title. Obviously has anti-slavery content, but also news of the day and other content. A volume I issue (number 34), has an engraving of an oak tree in the masthead. Various foxing sport with little spine wear, otherwise good.

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eBay Store Item # 230266846311 Here is a complete, genuine historic newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE DAILY JOURNAL from Wilmington, North Carolina, July 15, 1859. * Pre Civil War Wilmington NC* * 1859 Slave Ad This 4 page issue is in good condition (except for little foxing) due to the use of cotton and rag paper. This issue has news of the day and several interesting advertisements which gives a good idea how life was back then. This issue also contains an illustrated slave advertisement. Rare to find issues from the South before the civil war. Great reading.

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eBay Store Item # 320269145359 Here is a complete, genuine historic newspaper with the following title, date and description: SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, August 23, 1902. * Locomotives * Golf club manufacturing * with text This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following photos/prints: * Building American locomotives (6 photos) * Rubber tire setting machine * Making of golf clubs (6 photos) & More. These illustrations also have text that goes along with them. Very interesting advertisements as well. Historical Background: Scientific American is a popular-science magazine, published (first weekly and later monthly) since August 28, 1845, making it the oldest continuously published magazine in the United States. It ... See More

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eBay Store Item # 370064991303 Here is a complete, genuine historic newspaper with the following title, date and description: LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Oct. 27, 1883. * Fishing tournament * Early Alaska scene * Prints Inside page has two half page prints: "New York--Second Angler's Tournament Of The National Rod & Reel Association, Harlem Mere, Central Park" & "Alaska--A Trading Post At Nuklakayet, On The Newly Explored Yukon River". Other prints with text throughout this 16 page issue. Good condition.

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eBay Store Item # 320269144643 Here is a complete, genuine historic newspaper with the following title, date and description: LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Oct. 19, 1889. * Terrapin catching * Montana life * Negro prophet in Florida Half page inside: “The Terrapin-Catching Industry On The Virginia Coast” which has 4 illustrations. Also a half page: “Phases Of Chinese Camp-Life In Montana-- ‘A Quiet Game’”. A fullpg. has: “Views Of Milwaukee--Its Streets, Parks, & Public Buildings”. Full page: “A Negro Prophet In Florida”. Other prints with text throughout this 16 page issue. Good condition.

Starting Price: $48.00

eBay Store Item # 230266844083 Here is a complete, genuine historic newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, June 8, 1930. * Thoroughbred racehorse * Gallant Fox wins Belmont Stakes * Triple Crown champion This 40+ page newspaper has a banner headline on the first page of the sport's section: * GALLANT FOX BEATS WHICHONE BY FOUR LENGTHS IN BELMONT with subheads that include: "Two Lengths Separate Crews at Finish Line" and more. Other news of the day throughout. Some browning and wear around the margins, otherwise in good condition. source: wikipedia: Gallant Fox (March 23, 1927 - November 13, 1954) was a United States Thoroughbred horseracing champion. Born at Claiborne Farm in Paris, Kentucky by Sir Gallahad III out of the mare Marguerite,... See More

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eBay Store Item # 370064990260 Here is a complete, genuine historic newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE LONDON GAZETTE dated August 24, 1710. * 18th Century original This SINGLESHEET issue is 298 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe and more. This title is the oldest continuously published newspaper in the world which began in 1665 and is still in existence today. Also with some interesting advertisements as well. The front page has an address "To the Queen's most Excellent Majesty" from "The humble Address of the Bishops of London, and Clergy of London & Westminster", and her brief but gracious reply, reading: "I take very kindly Assurances of Duty you give me in this Address, and the Regard you express for the Protestant Succession." A complete new... See More

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eBay Store Item # 230266843366 This is a genuine check written on the "Mechanics' Bank" of New York dated Aug. 3, 1814, in the amount of $10.50 with signature. A very early financial item with a decorative left border and an engraving of a "arm and hammer". The reverse is blank. It is canceled with one slit down from the top (see photo). Measures 2 1/4 by 6 inches. Very nice condition.

Starting Price: $10.00

eBay Store Item # 320269141565 Here is a complete, genuine historic newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, November, 1742 * early 18th century British magazine * the House of Ice in St. Petersburg * finding the Northwest Passage to China, thru Canada A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907. Among the articles is one headed: "Extract of the Exact Description of the House of Ice Erected at St. Petersburgh in January, 1740 and of its Furniture..." which takes over 2 1/2 pgs. (see pho... See More

Starting Price: $38.00

eBay Store Item # 230266841306 Here is a complete, genuine historic newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, August, 1741 * Early 18th century British magazine * map of Germany, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Poland, etc. * various content on America * slave insurrection in New York A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907. Within this issue is an article: "Of the Office of Auditor of the Revenue in America" which includes: "I am a native of New England & having read in your paper...The ... See More

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eBay Store Item # 320269138820 Here is a complete, genuine historic newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 24, 1864. * Battle of Fisher's Hill - Shenandoah Valley and more * Original Civil War era complete issue on cotton & rag paper * The War Against Slavery, Abraham Lincoln's War, the 2nd War For Independence This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following headlines: * VICTORY AGAIN * Complete Rout of the Rebels * The Shenandoah Valley * Battle and Victory at Fisher's Hill * Gen. Crook's Command Makes a Grand Charge * Demo... See More

Starting Price: $35.00

eBay Store Item # 320269136228 Here is a complete, genuine historic newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, January, 1742 * early 18th century British magazine * Death of comet pioneer Edmund Halley * troubles in the Caribbean A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907. Near the back of the issue under the heading: "A List of Deaths for the Year 1745" is a short & inconspicuous entry--although historically significant--reading: "Dr. Edmund Halley, Astronomy Professor to his Majesty, ... See More

Starting Price: $39.00

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