Search Our Inventory:
Lower California...
153506
THE LOWER CALIFORNIAN, Magdalena, Lower Cala., 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 pg. 2 report under "The Expedition" which begins: "The Expedition fitted out for the expedition and colonization of the
... See More
$645.00
* 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 pg. 2 report under "The Expedition" which begins: "The Expedition fitted out for the expedition and colonization of the
Custer massacre....
537887
DESERET EVENING NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, July 7, 1876.* Great General George Custer massacre
* Little Big Horn
* Sitting Bull
This issue was published 20 years before statehood. The front page has a very short report headed:
* "Custer's Fight Confirmed" and reading: "The news, confirmatory of Custer's fight with the Indians on the Little Horn River, ha... See More $612.00
Constitution of the state of Deseret...
546603
NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 13, 1849 This is an extremely significant issue as over two columns of the ftpg. are taken up with the complete printing of: "The Constitution Of The New State Of Deseret". This is followed by a letter from the Mormons to Congress requesting their acceptance of the Constitution as their first step towards statehood with the name "Deseret" (see photos... See More
$435.00
Front page report on the death of outlaw Jesse James...
545354
HARRISBURG TELEGRAPH, Pennsylvania, April 4, 1882 The top of the first column of the front page is taken up with a nice report headed: "THE END OF AN OUTLAW" "Jess James, The Notorious Desperado, Dead" "Shot Down by a Member of His Gang, Said to be a Detective in Disguise--Great Excitement Over the Affair--The Detective Receives the Protection of the Authorities--etc... See More
$335.00
Billy the Kid Death Report?
219453
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, and dated July 20, 1881. * Billy the Kid's Slayer Thanked
* Pat Garrett
Page 2 contains a brief but articulate article headed: " Billy the Kid's Slayer Thanked". Best to view the photo for complete text of the coverage. It mentions, among other things, "His boast was that he had killed a man for every year of his age, which ... See More $280.00
The Custer massacre...
542348
BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Pennsylvania, July 6, 1876 Page 2 has a very historic, first report on the Custer Massacre, with one column heads: "General Custer Killed" "Painful News From the Frontier--Another Battle Fought with the Sioux, Resulting in the Slaughter of the Brave Young Cavalry Officer & over 200 of his Men" with the report taking one-third of a column with va... See More
$247.00
Terrific Gold Rush headlines...
545431
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, October 13, 1849 The first column of the ftpg. is taken up with a terrific stack of headlines relating to the California Gold Rush. It is very unusual to find such headlines in 1849 newspapers, making this one of the best issues for display for this event we have uncovered (see photos). They include: "From The Gold Region" "With One Million Dollars In ... See More
$135.00
Very rare from the Old West...
130269
SPRINGER BANNER, Springer, New Mexico, 1889 (only one issue remains within our inventory). An extremely rare issue from New Mexico 23 years before it would become a state! Various tears and somewhat fragile, yet exceedingly scarce.
$130.00
Sitting Bull Surrenders...
219376
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 21, 1881 * Surrender of Sioux Indian Chief Sitting Bull
Page 2 contains an article headed: "Sitting Bull Surrenders" "He Sullenly Enters Fort Buford To Avoid Starvation". The text goes on to begin: "Sitting Bull and about 200 Indian people arrived at exactly 12 o'clck today & surrendered their arms & ponies to Major B... See More $125.00
Very rare New Mexico newspaper...
545231
SOUTHWEST SENTINEL, Silver City, New Mexico, March 2, 1886 This is a very scarce newspaper from the territory of New Mexico, 26 years before statehood. Contains a wide range of news from the area and a wealth of ads, and a fascinating back page as it has a large number of "Brands of Members of the Southwestern Stock Association" (see photo). Some fold foxing at the top of the front page,... See More
$118.00
Very rare mining town newspaper from Northern California...
130588
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. ... See More $116.00
$112.00
Early issues from New Mexico...
130262
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
Montana announces coming statehood...
218509
HELENA DAILY RECORD, Montana, Feb. 22, 1889.
* Montana Statehood
* Helena Montana newspaper
The first column of the front page has some historic headlines including: "Statehood's Star" "In the Abcendency & We Get There With Both Feet" "Everybody Laugh & Shout Over the Joyous Event Wherein the Nation's Congress Declared that Montana, Washington and the Two Dakotas Should be Jo
... See More
$107.00
* Montana Statehood
* Helena Montana newspaper
The first column of the front page has some historic headlines including: "Statehood's Star" "In the Abcendency & We Get There With Both Feet" "Everybody Laugh & Shout Over the Joyous Event Wherein the Nation's Congress Declared that Montana, Washington and the Two Dakotas Should be Jo
Wild West Collection I ... A California View
180160
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
RARE MENTION OF KIT CARSON...
546692
NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, September 4, 1863 Page 5 has a brief but notable report about the defeat of a group of ...Navajoe Indians beyond fort Canby... by part of the 1st New-Mexican Regiment led by Kit Carson. Quite rare to see a report mentioning this famous Old West scout and an explorer, especially from the Civil War period. Areas of extremely lite foxing in the upper and lower left corners of each... See More
$95.00
A Great Lot From The Old West!
180015
NICE 'OLD WEST' GROUP of 7 different titles from California, dating in the 1870's and 1880's. A nice opportunity for a mini-set of different titles in good condition at a low price. A nice lot for a dealer, or for someone wishing to begin a collection.
$91.00
From a bonafide ghost town...
130180
DAILY FREE PRESS, Bodie, California, 1881 A quite rare issue from this remote, Northern California mining town of the 19th century. Preserved today as a State Park and a popular "ghost town" tourist attraction. Nice condition.
$90.00
Very rare issues from Wyoming...
130320
CHEYENNE DAILY SUN, Wy. 1892 A very rare issue from Wyoming. This issue is has various tears at the edges with some loss at the margins as well. Some mends on the inside pages. The image shown is representative of the issue you will receive, but dates and actual content vary.
$90.00
Wild West Collection II
A Broad View
180161
Wild West Collection II - A Broad View - Each set contains a total of 5 issues, one issue each from 5 different old west states, revealing a broad view of this formative period in American history. Includes issues from five of the following old west locations: California, Wyoming, Utah, Montana, Washington, Nevada, Colorado, and Oregon, and include such titles as The Daily Boomerang. All issues a... See More
$90.00
Great mining town newspaper...
130016
MOTHER LODE MAGNET, Jamestown, Calif., 1898 One of the best titles for
a mining town to be found. From northern California, 4 pgs., folio,
Interesting news & ads. A bit brownish. Scarce newspaper.
$86.00
Old West, 1881...
218982
Here is a collection of six different issues of the DESERET EVENING NEWS from Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, all from the year 1881 dated December 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 & 8.
* Salt Lake City, Utah
* Mormonism
These issues are all from 15 years before Utah would become a state. Each issue contains news of the day including articles dealing with the old West. Many intesteresting adve
... See More
$85.00
* Salt Lake City, Utah
* Mormonism
These issues are all from 15 years before Utah would become a state. Each issue contains news of the day including articles dealing with the old West. Many intesteresting adve
Preparing for statehood...
218510
HELENA DAILY RECORD, Montana, Feb. 23, 1889.
* Montana Statehood near
* In state newspaper
The first column of the ftpg. has heads including: "I SIGNED THE BILL" "So Wrote the President To Springer Yesterday" "Great Satisfaction Expressed on Both Sides of the House..." with more, followed by the text from President Cleveland announcing he has signed the bill for the admission of
... See More
$84.00
* Montana Statehood near
* In state newspaper
The first column of the ftpg. has heads including: "I SIGNED THE BILL" "So Wrote the President To Springer Yesterday" "Great Satisfaction Expressed on Both Sides of the House..." with more, followed by the text from President Cleveland announcing he has signed the bill for the admission of
Follow-up to the Custer massacre...
545428
THE SALT LAKE DAILY TRIBUNE, Utah Territory, July 16, 1876 The ftpg. has three-quarters of a full column headed: "THE INDIAN WAR" "Terry Waiting Reinforcements at Fetterman" "The Indians Harassing the Troops & Waiting at Attack" "A Refugee Gold Hunter Tells How He Saved His Scalp" with subheads including: "Don't Comprehend the Magnitude of the... See More
$78.00
1862 Confederate States of America...
220584
THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, June 3, 1862.
* Southern Confederate States of America
* Richmond, Virginia
* Seven Pines
This 12 page newspaper is in nice condition (except for minor margin wear) 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 whic
... See More $75.00
Apache Troubles...Mormon Constitution...
214824
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, Dec. 20, 1849.
* Apache Indians
* The Mormon Constitution
The front page has a rather small article headed: "From the Plains--More Murders by the Apaches" which has interesting content (see photo). Also on the front page is "State Of Deseret" which has some talk concerning the features of the constitution of Deseret, or the new Mormon settlement.
... See More
$72.00
* Apache Indians
* The Mormon Constitution
The front page has a rather small article headed: "From the Plains--More Murders by the Apaches" which has interesting content (see photo). Also on the front page is "State Of Deseret" which has some talk concerning the features of the constitution of Deseret, or the new Mormon settlement.
Sitting Bull... The New Messiah!
219569
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED dated November 22, 1890. * Character sketches on the East River front, New York City.
* Indian craze over the 'New Messiah', showing Sitting Bull - Marion, Indiana (images available upon request).
Additional prints and news of the day are present. The issue has some light staining and rubbing on the front page, but the East River Sketches... See More $72.00
Rare title from Washington Territory...
211693
PALOUSE GAZETTE, Colfax, W.T. (Washington Territory), March 12, 1880. I
have never seen this title before, and nice to have from before
Washington became a state. Complete in 4 pages with various news of the
day & a wealth of ads, many of which are illustrated. A fine
opportunity to add this uncommon title to an Old West collection. A few
minor tears at margins, generally very nice.
... See More $71.00
$70.00
Wild West Collection III
A View Through Time
180162
Wild West Collection III A View Through Time - Each set contains 5 different titles, covering three different decades (1870's, 1880's, and 1890,s) spanning the entire Old West era. All issues are dated from 1870 - 1899, and no more than 2 from each decade will be sent. This five issue set will provide a panoramic view of this formative period in American History.
$70.00
Salem Oregon ...
204786
THE OREGON STATESMAN, Salem OR, January 8, 1866. 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. Ni... See More
$70.00
Train robbed by the Dalton Gang...
130393
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, July 15, 1892 Pg. 2 heads include: "Another Bold
Job " "An M. K. & T. Passenger Train Held Up By a Gang of Robbers"
"The Express Safe Blown Open and About $40,000 Secured--A Posse
Routed", with the report mentioning in part: "It is believed that the
robbers were the noted Dalton gang, who are responsible for a number of
similar crimes in the Territory...". Generally ... See More
$68.00
$62.00
130197
MODOC INDEPENDENT, Alturas, CA. 1880 Rare issue from the Old West in California. This is the last issue of this title that we have in our inventory!
$62.00
$62.00
130202
OAKLAND DAILY NEWS, CA. 1871 Rare and early from the Old West in California. Some dirtiness. This is the last issue of this title in our inventory!
$62.00
$62.00
From the Lake Tahoe area...
130495
TRUCKEE REPUBLICAN, Truckee, Nevada County, California, 1874 From the
mining area in northwest California, very near Lake Tahoe. Various news
of the day and a wealth of ads which take most if not all of the front
page. Never bound nor trimmed. All issues have damage.
$62.00