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Terrific Jesse James pictorial newspaper...
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FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, April 22, 1882 * Jesse James
* Outlaw
This famous title produced many issues with some very desirable illustrations, but this issue, with the front page portrait of noted outlaw Jesse James, is arguably the most coveted.
The caption beneath the full front page illustration reads: "Missouri--Jesse James, the Notorious Desperado,... See More $955.00
Baja California... Very rare title!
Rare from "Lower California"...
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THE LOWER CALIFORNIAN, Magdalena, Lower California., Nov. 10, 1870.
* Baja California
Here is a volume I issue (number 2) of a very uncommon title (photo shows the nice masthead) from Lower California, more commonly known as Baja California.
Content includes page 2 report under "The Expedition" which begins: "The Expedition fitted out for the
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$498.00
* Baja California
* Very rare title
Here is a volume I issue (number 2) of a very uncommon title (photo shows the nice masthead) from Lower California, more commonly known as Baja California.
Content includes page 2 report under "The Expedition" which begins: "The Expedition fitted out for the
Rare and very early from the "Alaska Territory"...
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THE ALASKAN, Sitka, Alaska Territory, July 17, 1886 * Rare and very early from the "Alaska Territory"
Rarely are newspapers from Alaska found from before the Klondike Gold Rush of 1897 when interest grew dramatically. This newspaper pre-dates the gold rush by over ten years. This is the volume one, number 37 issue of this title.
The format of the newspaper is much like oth... See More $485.00
Leadville, Colorado: very rare, graphic newspaper...
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LEADVILLE WEEKLY DEMOCRAT, Colorado, Dec. 31, 1881 Leadville has the distinction of being the highest incorporated city in the United States, sitting at an elevation above 10,000 feet.It was a classic "Old West" mining town and this issue is a treasure trove of illustration of Leadville as it was in 1881. The entire ftpg. is taken up with 11 prints of various buildings in town, p... See More $385.00
The California bandit is captured...
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DAILY EVENING HERALD, Stockton, California, May 15, 1874 * Tiburcio Vasquez captured
* Mexican bandit
* California
Not only is it great to have the report of the capture of the infamous bandit Tiburcio Vasquez in a California newspaper but also to have it on the front page.
Vasquez was a Mexican bandit who was active in California from as early as 1857 until his capture. The Vas... See More $360.00
Exceedingly rare & early Taos, New Mexico newspaper... First issue published!
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TAOS COUNTY HERALD, New Mexico, July 1, 1884 * Exceedingly rare & early Taos, New Mexico
This is the volume one, number one issue of what may be the very first newspaper ever published in Taos. Gregory's "Union List of Newspapers" notes it as the earliest, but a website notes "El Crpusculo" published for just 4 issues in Taos, which is disputed by Oswald's "... See More $345.00
Early and rare newspaper from Tucson...
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ARIZONA CITIZEN, from Tucson AZ, Pima County, A.T. (Arizona Territory), dated October 17, 1874 * Very rare title from the old west
A very early & rare title from Southern Arizona, and by best accounts this is our very last issue of this title, published 38 years before Arizona would become a state.
The front page is taken up with a mix of news items and advertisements, with pag... See More $300.00
Very rare ghosts town newspaper from Southern Arizona...
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THE DRILL, Pinal City, Arizona Territory, May 22, 1880* Very rare ghost town newspaper from Southern Arizona...
Not only a very rare title from this bona fide ghost town in Southern Arizona, but this is the volume one, number two issue. And what a logical name for a mining town newspaper.
According to "ghosttowns.com" Pinal's post office was established April 10, 1878 and was ... See More $290.00
Exceedingly rare & early Taos, New Mexico newspaper...
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TAOS COUNTY HERAD (note Herald misspelled: see photos), New Mexico, July 8, 1884 This is the volume one, number two issue of what may be the very first newspaper ever published in Taos. Gregory's "Union List of Newspapers" notes it as the earliest, but a website notes "El Crpusculo" published for just 4 issues in Taos, which is disputed by Oswald's "Printing In The A... See More
$285.00
Exceedingly rare and early Taos, New Mexico newspaper...
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TAOS COUNTY HERAD (note Herald misspelled: see photos), New Mexico, July 8, 1884 * Exceedingly rare and early Taos, New Mexico
This is the volume one, number two issue of what may be the very first newspaper ever published in Taos. Gregory's "Union List of Newspapers" notes it as the earliest, but a website notes "El Crpusculo" published for just 4 issues in Taos, ... See More $285.00
Death of the bandit Jesse James...
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BOSTON DAILY ADVERTISER, Massachusetts, April 4, 1882 The bottom of the first column of the front page has a report headed: "A Notorious Outlaw Killed" which is the report of the death of the bandit Jesse James.the report reads in part: "...Charles & Robert Ford, who at one time belonged to the James gang...have been in St. Joseph for a week for the purpose of arresting ... See More $280.00
Detailed report on the Death of Jesse James... More detailed than most...
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RED WING ARGUS, from Red Wing, Minnesota, dated April 13, 1882 * Outlaw Jesse James death
* Nice detailed report
Page 2 has an article headed: "End of a Notorious Outlaw" which begins: "Tremendous excitement was caused at St. Joseph, Mo., on the 3d inst., by the announcement that Jesse James, the notorious bandit & robber had been killed at his temporary residence ... See More $275.00
General Terry's account of the Custer Massacre...
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DESERET EVENING NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, July 8, 1876 * Custer's Massacre
* Uncommon title from Utah Territory
* General Alfred H. Terry account
* Sioux Indians - Chief Sitting Bull
This issue was published 20 years before Utah would become a state.
Over half a column of pg. 2 is taken up with an editorial titled: "Vengeance Of The Indians" which be... See More $235.00
Very rare and early from the New Mexico Territory...
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THE BERNALILLO NEWS, New Mexico, October 7, 1881* Very rare from the early Southwest
* Pre Statehood New Mexico
* Volume 1 issue
This is a very rare title from New Mexico over 30 years before statehood. And the content is great, as the entire front page is taken up with much detail on: "Bernalillo" "Her Past, Present & Future" "Her Financial, Agricultural, Ind... See More $225.00
Very rare Territorial title...
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THE BLAND HERALD, Bland, New Mexico, June 2, 1899 * Very rare Territory issue
* Ghost town
It is extremely rare to find 19th century New Mexico newspapers, and this issue is 13 years before statehood. A very rare from this small mining town.
The front page has various small news tidbits, plus: "Wedding In Albuquerque" "Railway to Bland" and more. Other news tid... See More $220.00
Very rare Territorial title...
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THE BLAND HERALD, Bland, New Mexico, May 26, 1899* Very rare Territorial title
It is extremely rare to find 19th century New Mexico newspapers, and this issue is 13 years before statehood. A very rare from this small mining town with front page item:
* Latest Mining News--Information Regarding Mining and Milling Operations in the Cochiti--The Golden Cochiti--Mining Items of Interest Gat... See More $200.00
The Custer massacre...
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WEEKLY NEVADA STATE JOURNAL, Reno, Washoe County, July 8, 1876 Page 2 has some very nice coverage of the Custer Massacre with nearly two columns taken up with eight accounts of the events. The heads at the top of the middle column read: "THE SIOUX HORROR" "Gen. Custer Killed And His Force Annihilated" "Seventeen Officers and 315 Brave Men Massacred" "Partic... See More
$197.00
From Territorial Arizona...
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MOHAVE COUNTY MINER, from Kingman, Arizona, dated April 5, 1890 * Rare title from the Arizona Territory
A very rare and early newspaper from the Arizona Territory, 22 years before it would become a state. Various news of the day with a great deal of fascinating, brief tidbits which provide a glimpse of life in the Old West during the 1890's A wealth of ads as well, some of which are il... See More $188.00
Early report on the Custer Massacre...
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BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Pennsylvania, July 7, 1876 * General George Custer massacre
* Battle of Little Big Horn
* Chief Sitting Bull
The top of the first column on the ftpg. has an albeit short report headed: "Gen. Custer's Terrible Defeat" which begins: "The defeat and massacre of Gen. Custer & the five companies of cavalry with which he charg... See More $179.00
From Stockton...
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A lot of 10 issues of the STOCKTON DAILY HERALD, Calif., from the 1870s & 1880s. A good title in very nice condition.
$167.00
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THE WORLD, San Diego, 1875 A lot of 10 issues from this Southern California city from a very early year, being quite rare as such. Offered individually at $24, here is a lot at nearly half price.
$162.00
Death of Jesse James...
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THE TUOLUMNE INDEPENDENT, Sonora, Tuolumne County, California, April 8, 1882* Jesse James shot and killed
* Rare Old West title
Page 4 of this issue contains a very brief and inconspicuous report on the death of the notorious outlaw Jesse James. It reads in its entirety: "A report comes from Kansas City, Mo., that Jesse James, the notorious train robber, highwayman, etc., has b... See More $155.00
1884 Albuquerque New Mexico...
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THE ALBUQUERQUE MORNING JOURNAL, New Mexico, April 29, 1884
* Wild Old West
* Very Rare title from Albuquerque New Mexico
* Nice Anheuser Busch beer advertisement
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 whe
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$140.00
* Wild Old West
* Very Rare title from Albuquerque New Mexico
* Nice Anheuser Busch beer advertisement
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 whe
Rare 19th century title from New Mexico...
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ALBUQUERQUE MORNING JOURNAL, New Mexico, April 11, 1884 Very rare to find 19th century newspapers from Albuquerque, and this issue is dated 28 years before New Mexico would become a state. This is a 4 page newspaper with local, regional and national news, topical reports and ads including a nice ftpg. illustrated ad for "Anheuser-Busch Brewing Company" (see)A large folio si... See More $139.00
One of the earliest San Diego newspapers to be found...
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THE WEEKLY WORLD, San Diego, California, Aug. 10, 1872 This is the volume one, number three issue of this title, making it one of the earliest newspapers from San Diego we have offered.Page 2 has an ad supporting: "For President, Horace Greeley..." (see). Various articles are headed: "Arizona City" "Indians Love Music" "Greeley and Jeff. Davis" "... See More $138.00
The Custer massacre...
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THE VENTURA SIGNAL, San Buenaventura, California, July 8, 1876 Page 2 contains a report headed: "Terrible Disaster" "Bloody Indian Battle on the Little Horn River--Gen. Custer and 300 Soldiers Killed".The report is taken from a scout for Gen. Gibbon who arrived in Salt Lake City from the Little Horn River, portions including:
"Gen. Custer found an Indian camp of 2... See More $137.00
Early San Francisco...
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DAILY PACIFIC NEWS, San Francisco, California, April 8, 1851 * Soon after the initial gold rush...
* Early Old West... Rare title from California...
An early and uncommon title from San Francisco, this is a volume 2 issue.
The front page has many ads and notices, plus a listing of the "San Francisco Prices Current".
Page 2 has some local and reg... See More $135.00
Fantastic display issue... Leslie's with a color front page...
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FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 9, 1892 * Terrific color issue for display
This issue remains one of my favorite of the illustrated periodicals of the 19th century. See the photos for why.
The entire front page is taken up not only with a great Western-themed print, showing cowboys on the Western Plains, but it is in color as well (see photos). The very spiri... See More $135.00
Interview with Buffalo Bill...
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WOODLAND DAILY DEMOCRAT, Yolo County, California, November 6, 1878 * Rare Old West title
* Buffalo Bill interview
About two-thirds of a front page column are headed: "Buffalo Bill's Account of Himself" with the article relaying an interview with him beginning: "Buffalo Bill is probably more widely known than any other so-called desperado in the country..." with mor... See More $130.00
The Wild West...
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THE TUOLUMNE INDEPENDENT, Calif. A lot of 10 issues, all from the 1880'. An unusual title in very nice condition.
$128.00
Early territorial newspaper from Colorado...
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DAILY ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS, Denver, Colorado, March 21, 1871 * Rare territory title
This is actually a territorial newspaper as Colorado did not become a state until 1876. A nice opportunity for a very early Colorado newspaper containing various news of the day both local & national. A great wealth of ads as well.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, wide margins, very nice cond... See More $120.00
Very rare mining town newspaper from Northern California...
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HAVILAH MINER, Havilah, Kern County, California, 1872 A very rare title from the mining district from during its heyday. This is a volume 1, of which only a few remain.Various news of the day and a wealth of ads as well. Much chipping at the spine with some loss (see photo), both leaves loose at the spine, browning and very fragile. Clear, archival mends are also present.&nbs... See More $116.00
From a bona fide ghost town in the Old West...
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BODIE CHRONICLE, California, Nov. 1, 1879 A very rare newspaper from this famous northern California mining town that today is an attraction as a state park and "ghost town". The issue carried various news of the day from both local and national plus lots of advertisements. Among the various articles within are: "The Bodie Mines" "Water Supply" "Another Mis... See More
$115.00
Early issues from New Mexico...
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ALBUQUERQUE DAILY CITIZEN, NM 1896 Very rare issue from early New Mexico. The image shown is representative of the issue you will receive, but dates and actual content vary.
$112.00
From territorial New Mexico...
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THE DAILY CITIZEN, Albuquerque, New Mexico, January 20, 1892* Very rare from the New Mexico Territory
An extremely rare title from territorial New Mexico, 20 years before statehood!
This four page issue has various news reports of the day including items headed: "Benefits of Statehood" "A Former New Mexican" "Knights of Pythias" and much more.
A great ... See More $112.00
Abraham Lincoln is elected...
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NEW YORK HERALD, from New York, dated November 10, 1864.* Abraham Lincoln election
* Civil War era reporting
Page 5 is mostly taken up with the election results, with nice first column heads reading in part:
* THE RESULT
* Additional Election Returns from All Parts of the Country
* New Jersey, Kentucky and Delaware for McClellan
* All the Others for the Administration
* About 225,0... See More $110.00
Early Phoenix, Arizona...
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ARIZONA GAZETTE, Phoenix, October 6, 1887 This is an extremely early and uncommon newspaper from Arizona Territory (it wasn't a state until 1912). Filled with various news of the day both local and national, and a wealth of ads--most very "Western" looking and many illustrated.The front page has almost a full column of: "Local Happenings" while pages 2 and 3 are mostly ... See More $110.00
From Oakland...
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The OAKLAND DAILY TRANSCRIPT, 1870-1890 A nice lot of 8 issues all in very nice condition. An old west title from a familiar location.
$100.00
Rare & early Idaho Territory newspaper...
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OWYHEE AVALANCHE, Silver City, Idaho, Aug. 8, 1874 * Rare Old West original
This is a quite rare newspaper from 16 years before Idaho became a state. This is an interesting issue containing a wide variety of news items and other tidbits.
Silver City is a living ghost town located in southwest Idaho. It is not a tourist town, but a place where visitors can get a feel of what the... See More $100.00
Rare & early Idaho Territory newspaper...
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OWYHEE AVALANCHE, Silver City, Idaho, Oct. 18, 1873 This is a quite rare newspaper from 17 years before Idaho became a state. This is an interesting issue containing a wide variety of news items and other tidbits. Silver City is a living ghost town located in southwest Idaho. It is not a tourist town, but a place where visitors can get a feel of what the West might have felt like in its bo... See More $100.00
Great mining town newspaper...
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MOTHER LODE MAGNET, from Jamestown, California, dated in 1898 One of the best titles for a mining town to be found. This is a scarce newspaper, from northern California. Interesting news and ads. A great "period" issue.This is complete in four pages measuring approximately 15 x 21.5 inches. It is a bit brownish and has a slight irregular left spine, others is in nice cond... See More $99.00
Wild West Collection I ... A California View
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Wild West Collection I - A California View - Each 7 issue set contains 8 different titles from California, all dated from the heart of this formative period in American history - 1870 to 1899. The set will include at least 2 issues from each decade.
$98.00
"Extra" broadsheet edition from Walla Walla, Washington Territory...
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SPIRIT OF THE WEST--EXTRA, Walla Walla, W.T. [Washington Territory] WA, June 11, 1875 * Very rare Old West title
* Territorial newspaper
A neat single sheet "Extra" edition with a masthead two columns side across the top center (unusual) with the ftpg. mostly taken up with ads save for: "The North Pacific Railroad". The back page has "Local Affairs" takin... See More $98.00
The second issue published...
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THE SUN, Gunnison, Colorado, October 6, 1883* Rare title
* Volume 1 Number 2
This is the volume one, number two issue of this title, a very early issue from Gunnison. The front page has: "Morphine's Slave & Victim" & other items.
Page 2 has:"Attempted Train Robbery -- The A. T. & S. F. Train from Denver Attacked near Coolidge, Kansas & more with the artic... See More $97.00
Great title for a mining town newspaper...
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MOTHER LODE MAGNET, Jamestown, California, September 14, 1898One of the best titles for a mining town to be found! This is a scarce newspaper, from northern California. The town still exists with a population of about 3000.
The contents are very wide ranging from news of the day to literary items to a wealth of interesting advertisements. Page 2 has: "Rough Riders Disband" and pg.... See More $95.00
From Reno, Nevada... Famous Town of the Wild West...
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A lot of 5 issues of the RENO EVENING GAZETTE, Nevada, from the early 1880's. All are complete and are in very good condition. Great to have from this well-know town from the "Old West".
$95.00