Saud of Saudi Arabia visits White House...
Item #710739
February 09, 1957
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Feb. 9, 1957
* King Saud of Saudi Arabia
* President Dwight Eisenhower
* Foreign relations at White House
The top of the front page has a two column photo with heading: "President, Saud End Talks with Base, Arms Agreed on" and subhead. (see images)
Complete with 34 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally nice. ... See More
Booker T. Washington... First African-American on a stamp...
Item #709867
April 08, 1940
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, April 8, 1940
* Booker T. Washington
* First African-American on a postage stamp
* Philatelic, stamp collecting interest
Page 16 has a somewhat discrete report announcing what would be the first African-American to appear on a United States postage stamp, the article is headed: "Stamp Honoring Negro Educator Placed on Sale" (see images)
His... See More
Nast's "Proclaim Liberty Throughout All The Land..." Digging out a railroad in Colorado...
Item #709025
January 24, 1885
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 24, 1885 Full front page Thomas Nast cartoon shows a white & black man knocking on the Liberty Bell: "Proclaim Liberty Throughout All The Land Unto All The Inhabitants Thereof".
Inside has dramatic full page print: "Snowed Under--Digging Out a Railroad in Colorado". Full page: "Forest Destruction in the Adirondacks" &a... See More
1932 Goat Castle murder...
Item #708934
August 06, 1932
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Aug. 6, 1932
* Goat Castle murder
* Jane Surget Merrill
* Natchez, Mississippi
The front page has a two column heading: "Woman And Six Men Questioned In Rich Spinster's Murder" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 22 pages, light toning, a little spine wear with tiny binding holes, generally good.... See More
1966 New Orleans Saints join NFL...
Item #708912
November 01, 1966
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., November 1, 1966
* New Orleans Saints are born
* National Football League
Page 26 has a two column heading: "New Orleans Ready For Entry in NFL" (see images)
Complete with 36 pages, some tape mending on the front page, otherwise good.
wikipedia notes: The brainchild of local sports entrepreneur Dave Dixon, who also founded the... See More
1939 Wizard of Oz debut... opening day...
Item #707319
August 17, 1939
THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, August 17, 1939
* "The Wizard of Oz" premiere
* Opening day advertisement (eve)
* Judy Garland and more
Page 19 has an historic advertisement in early film history. See images for a terrific 14 x 7 1/2 inch ad for the premiere of "The Wizard of Oz" in New Orleans. (see images) This was the day before the opening for this famous movie. Gr... See More
Young Brothers Massacre.... Brookline, Missouri...
Item #706783
January 03, 1932
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, January 3, 1932
* Young Brothers Massacre (1st report)
* Brookline, Missouri - Public enemy era
* The Ozarks Mountains - police killings
The front page has a banner headline: "1000 MEN SEEK DESPERADOES WHO KILLED SIX OFFICERS" with subheads. (see) Unfortunately there is a blue stamp "REDEEMED" which affects the headline here. Probably d... See More
Battle at San Antonio, Texas...
Item #706386
January 09, 1836
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 9, 1836
* Siege of Bexar (San Antonio)
* Texas Revolution - Benjamin Milam
The front page has a report headed: "The latest news from Texas, received by way of New Orleans, says:---" with the text reading in part: "By the schr. Julius Ceasar we learn that the last accounts from camp received by express at Bragoria on the 11th instant... See More
Thanks from Beauregard after the Battle of Shiloh... The fall of New Orleans...
Item #705332
May 02, 1862
WESTERN SENTINEL, Winston, North Carolina, May 2, 1862
* Battle of Shiloh
* P.G.T. Beauregard
* Fall of New Orleans
This is a very rare title from the Confederacy. According to Brigham only four institutions in the United States have any holdings of this title from the Civil War, most just a few scattered issues. The American Antiquarian Society has no issues recorded from this era.
The f... See More
1950 Boston Brinks Robbery...
Item #704581
January 13, 1955
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, January 13, 1955
* Great Brinks Robbery arrests (Boston, MA)
* Great Brinks Robbery arrests (Boston, MA)
* "Crime of the Century" - Over 2 Million $$$$ stolen
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "$1,218,211 BRINK'S HOLDUP SOLVED" with subhead. (see images). Coverage continues on page 3 with photos of the suspects.
Complete with 54 pages,
... See More
Complete with 54 pages,
Slave ads & notices... California mining news...
Item #704384
September 26, 1850
THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, Sept. 26, 1850 Newspapers from the pre-Civil War South are rather difficult to find. Here is one from Louisiana.
Among the many ads is one on the front page headed: "Slaves! Slaves!! Slaves!!!" which notes in part: "The subscribers are prepared to receive, on consignment, for sale in this market, any number of slaves, having one of the best showr... See More
1889 Mardi Gras carnival ad...
Item #704332
February 18, 1889
THE DAILY PICAYUNE, New Orleans, February 18, 1889
* Mardi Gras carnival advertisement
This uncommon title from the deep South has news of the day with many advertisements. Page 4 has a advertisement for the upcoming Mardi Gras celebration headed: "The Carnival (Mardi Gras), March 5, 1889" (see images) Probably only found in a New Orleans publication, rare as such.
Complete in 8 ... See More
1930 World Series... Baseball...
Item #704278
October 03, 1930
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, October 3, 1930
* Philadelphia Athletics vs. St. Louis Cardinals
* World Series of baseball (game 2)
The front page has a nice banner headline: "ATHLETICS ROUT CARDS 6-1 TO WIN SECOND SERIES GAME" with subheads and photo of George Earnshaw. (see images) Much more in the sport's section.
Complete with 36 pages, light toning and a little wear at... See More
Victory at New Orleans... The War of 1812 is over...
Item #703926
February 18, 1815
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, February 18, 1815 The front page announces not one but two very significant developments in the War of 1812.
Topped with an engraving of a heraldic eagle (rare for this title) is an announcement headed: "Glorious News ! " "Orleans Saved and Peace Concluded" which reads in part: "...the enemy has retired in disgrace from New Orl... See More
Turkey hunting... The New Orleans Exposition...
Item #703242
January 10, 1885
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 10, 1885 The front page features a very nice dockside scene: 'The New Orleans Exposition--Arrivals At The Levee'. Plus there are two additional full page prints on the New Orleans Exposition.
Half page print: "'Yelping' Up Wild Turkeys" and: "Studies of Mr. Crowley - The Chimpanzee in the Central Park Menagerie".
Al... See More
Early American title from the French & Indian War...
Item #702912
May 13, 1762
THE BOSTON NEWS-LETTER AND NEW ENGLAND CHRONICLE, May 13, 1762
* Rare Colonial Massachusetts
* St. Augustine, Florida
This is a much later issue of America's first successful newspaper, founded in 1704.
The top of the ftpg. has a nice recruiting advertisements to enlist soldiers to fight in the on-going French & Indian War: "For Recruiting His Majesty's Regular Forc... See More
Huge Civil War map of North Carolina...
Item #701674
March 24, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 24, 1865 The front page is dominated by a huge Civil War map headed: "FIELD OF OPERATIONS IN NORTH CAROLINA."
The balance of the front page is taken up with Civil War reports with heads including: "Another Rebel Victory ! " "An Engagement Between Sherman & Johnston" "Our Troops Forced Back at Bentonville on Sunday" "Th... See More
New Orleans document for the sale of a woman slave...
Item #701390
March 05, 1849
New Orleans slave sale document: A part-printed, part-handwritten document headed "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. State of Louisiana" for the sale of a slave.
The full text can be seen in the photos, however portions include: "...he does...grant, bargain sell, assign, convey, transfer and deliver...Unto Sean Nontanee...of this city...purchasing for himself, his heir and assigns, a negro... See More
1961 Hugh Hefner's letter to the editor...
Item #701216
November 09, 1961
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 9, 1961
* Hugh Hefner - Playboy magazine fame
* New Orleans Playboy Club & segregation
* His letter to the editor assailing the laws
Page 2 has a letter to the editor from Hugh Hefner headed "From Playboy's Hugh Hefner" complaining about the segregation laws in New Orleans affecting his Playboy Club there. This club jus... See More
Slave ads & notices in this antebellum Louisiana newspaper...
Item #701039
September 03, 1850
THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, Sept. 3, 1850 Newspapers from the pre-Civil War South are rather difficult to find. Here is one from Louisiana.
Among the many page 3 ads is one headed: "Slaves! Slaves!! Slaves!!!" which notes in part: "The subscribers are prepared to receive, on consignment, for sale in this market, any number of slaves, having one of the best showrooms in the ... See More
Capture of New Orleans "conceded"...
Item #699999
April 29, 1862
CLEVELAND MORNING LEADER, Ohio, April 29, 1862
* Capture of New Orleans, Louisiana
* Full use of the Mississippi River
* Battle of Shiloh - Pittsburg Landing
Front page heads in the third column: "M. Mercier's Visit To Richmond!" "No Communication with Rebel Officials!" "He met them as Private Citizens!" "CAPTURE OF NEW ORLEANS CONCEDED!" "G... See More
One of the earliest Louisiana newspapers we have offered...
Item #699001
December 24, 1819
ORLEANS GAZETTE & COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER, Dec. 24, 1819
* Very rare & early Southern publication
This is one of the earliest newspapers from Louisiana we have had the pleasure to offer. The front page has a lengthy obituary report and an article: "Adam Poe's Contest with Two Indians" plus many ads (some in French), which the back page has a report concerning India... See More
The Mormon War...
Item #698895
May 29, 1858
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 29, 1858 The front page features a print of: "Hon. William M Gwin, of California".
Other prints within include: "'Travel Notes in Bible Lands" includes a print of: "Plain and Ruins of Sardis".
"The Great Bell Crevasse' is just above New Orleans and shows 3 scenes. Nice full page illustrations of the: "... See More
The 1889 Oklahoma land boom can begin...
Item #698753
April 19, 1889
THE DAILY PICAYUNE, New Orleans, April 19, 1889
* Oklahoma land rush beginning
* Boomers and Sooners
The top of the front page has column heads including: "ON TO OKLAHOMA" "The Boomers Allowed to Cross the Cherokee Strip" "And Align Themselves on the Border of the Promised Land" "Final Arrangements Completed for the Opening on Monday" "Seve... See More
Expedition to Greenland... Earthquake in San Francisco...
Item #698725
March 29, 1856
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, March 29, 1856 Inside has 2 pages of text with 7 prints on: "Expedition To Greenland". Also a full page with 4 prints on: "Dreadful Catastrophe at Philadelphia" being the burning of the ferry boat 'New Jersey'.
Other prints: "Maple Sugar Camp" in New England; a view of: "Stockholm, Capital of Sweden&q... See More
1957 Amonate, Virginia coal mine explosion...
Item #698634
December 28, 1957
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, December 28, 1957
* Amonate, Tazewell County Virginia
* Pocahontas Fuel Company disaster
* Coal mine No. 31 gas explosion
The front page has a one column heading: "BLAST TRAPS 21 IN MINE, 14 SAFE" with subhead. (see images) First report coverage on the coal mine gas explosion in mine No. 31 of the Pocahontas Fuel Company in Amonate, Virginia... See More
Huge front page map shows much of Texas...
Item #698599
November 30, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 30, 1861 An extremely decorative issue, as the entire front page is taken up with a huge map headed: "THE GREAT EUROPEAN ALLIANCE AGAINST THE MEXICAN REPUBLIC" with a subhead: "The Gulf Slope of Mexico--The Harbor of Vera Cruz and the National Road to the Capital--Scene of Operations of the English, French and Spanish Expedition." with the map showing much... See More
Confederate newspaper from Louisiana...
Item #698565
September 22, 1861
SUNDAY DELTA, New Orleans, Sept. 22, 1861
* Rare rebel publication
* From the deep South
Among the front page items are: "First Engagement In Kentucky" which includes: "An engagement took place on the 19th in Easter Kentucky between 800 Confederates and 1800 Federals, in which the Federals were completely routed." with a bit more.
Also: "Northern Reports fro... See More
Black soldiers in the military... focus on Louisiana...
Item #698362
March 07, 1863
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, March 7, 1863 The front page has a large print showing Black soldiers captioned: "Pickets of the First Louisiana 'Native Guard' Guarding the New Orleans...Railroad" with a related article, plus: "The Old Slave Laws".
The back page has the illustration: "A Queer Rencontre", which shows a black soldier being ... See More
Yorktown siege.... New Orleans falls...
Item #698349
May 02, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 2, 1862
* Siege of Yorktown
* Fall of New Orleans
* Fort Macon North Carolina
The front page is dominated by a nice Civil War map headed: "The Action of April 26 Near Yorktown" which is more of a diagram of the battle.
Among the front page one column heads are: "Fall Of Fort Macon" "The Surrender of New Orleans" "Graceful but... See More
From the capital of the Confederacy...
Item #698340
March 11, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, March 11, 1863
* Confederate capital
Among the front page items are: "Disaffection in the Yankee Army" "The Recent Terrible Railroad Accident in the South" "The Mineral Wealth of the South" "Capture of the Indianola From an Eye Witness" "Affairs in New Orleans" and other items.
The back page includes a leng... See More
Capture of New Orleans, Louisiana...
Item #698330
April 30, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, April 30, 1862
* Capture of New Orleans, Louisiana
* Mississippi River naval engagement
* Siege of Yorktown, Virginia
Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "THE CAPTURE OF NEW ORLEANS" "Desperate Naval Engagement on the Mississippi River" "THE UNION LOSS VERY HEAVY" "Evacuation of the City by the Rebel Forces" &... See More
Huge front page map shows much of Texas...
Item #698117
November 30, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 30, 1861
* Gulf of Mexico coast map
* Texas - Mexico
An extremely decorative issue, as the entire front page is taken up with a huge map headed: "THE GREAT EUROPEAN ALLIANCE AGAINST THE MEXICAN REPUBLIC" with a subhead: "The Gulf Slope of Mexico--The Harbor of Vera Cruz and the National Road to the Capital--Scene of Operations of the English, Fren... See More
From the Confederacy...
Item #698086
December 28, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Dec. 28, 1863
* From the capital of the Confederacy
* Christmas holidays in the South
The front page includes: "City Intelligence" "Major Edgar Burroughs" "From the Rapid Ann" "The Army of Tennessee" "A Dash Upon Cleveland, Tennessee" "a letter from Salem, Virginia" which concerns Roanoke C... See More
Black soldiers in the military... focus on Louisiana...
Item #697665
March 07, 1863
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, March 7, 1863 The front page has a large print showing Black soldiers captioned: "Pickets of the First Louisiana 'Native Guard' Guarding the New Orleans...Railroad" with a related article, plus: "The Old Slave Laws".
The back page has the illustration: "A Queer Rencontre", which shows a black soldier being ... See More
Confederate New Orleans...
Item #697047
January 31, 1862
THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, Jan. 31, 1862 Truly Confederate newspapers from New Orleans are very difficult to find, as Admiral Farragut entered the mouth of the Mississippi in mid-April, 1862 and finally took New Orleans on April 28. Shortly thereafter Benjamin Butler moved in and took control of the city, it surrendering without a fight.
So "Confederate" issues from New Orleans... See More
Black soldiers in the military... focus on Louisiana...
Item #697029
March 07, 1863
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, March 7, 1863 The front page has a large print showing Black soldiers captioned: "Pickets of the First Louisiana 'Native Guard' Guarding the New Orleans...Railroad" with a related article, plus: "The Old Slave Laws".
The back page has the illustration: "A Queer Rencontre", which shows a black soldier being ... See More
Capture of New Orleans!
Item #696933
April 28, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, April 28, 1862
* Capture of New Orleans, Louisiana
* General Benjamin Butler takes over
This issue reports one of the more significant events of the Civil War: the capture of New Orleans, the Confederate stronghold on the Mississippi.
With this important event the northern forces were well on their way towards controlling the very strategic Mississippi River corridor... See More
School for freed slaves at New Orleans...
Item #696872
April 21, 1866
HARPER'S WEEKLY, April 21, 1866 The front page print: "Abraham Lincoln School for Freedmen, New Orleans" with a related article.
Terrific fullpg: "On the Plains--Indians Attacking Butterfield's Overland Dispatch Coach" is a truly fine example of Western Americana for display. Halfpg: 'Street View in Santa Fe, New Mexico".
Sixteen pages, great condition... See More
Bobby Grier breaks Sugar Bowl color barrier...
Item #696507
December 03, 1956
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., Dec. 3, 1956
* Bobby Grier breaks color barrier
* 1956 Sugar Bowl classic
* Georgia Tech vs. Pitt
The top of page 23 has a two column heading: "Tainted Tech Tally Beats Pitt Team, 7-0" with subhead and lineups. (see) Other major bowl games reported as well.
Complete with all 28 pages, light toning at the margins,
nice condition.
wikiedpia notes... See More
Morris Island... Charleston harbor...
Item #695839
August 29, 1863
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 29, 1863 The front page features an illustration of: "Rear-Admiral David G. Farragut, U.S.N." and an article on him as well.
Inside has 4 halfpg. prints: "The 'Hartford,' Admiral Farragut's Flag-Ship, Arriving at New York and Returning the Salutes of Foreign Frigates", "Explosion of a Torpedo Under the Bow of the Uni... See More
Front page Civil War reports... Back page map...
Item #695329
June 26, 1862
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, June 26, 1862 The back page features a very nice: "Map Showing the New Route to New York, and its Connections" showing the Phila. area plus New York City & the places between.
The front page has column heads on the Civil War including: "LATE WAR NEWS" "From General McCellan's Grand Army" "A Check to Jackson Raids"
... See More
The front page has column heads on the Civil War including: "LATE WAR NEWS" "From General McCellan's Grand Army" "A Check to Jackson Raids"
Map showing the approach to New Orleans...
Item #695266
October 16, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Oct. 16, 1861
* Lower Mississippi River map
The format of this title at this time was advertisements on the front page with the wealth of Civil War reporting on inside pages.
The back page features a very detailed Civil War map headed: "The Approaches To New Orleans---Scene Of The Alleged Naval Fight", with some war-related reports as well.
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Very early report on New Orleans voodoo...
Item #694968
September 23, 1820
HILLSBORO' TELEGRAPH, Amherst, New Hampshire, Sept. 23, 1820
* Early New Orleans, Louisiana Voodoo
* African American religion folklore
* Spells - human sacrifices - magic
A short-lived newspaper, existing just 2 1/2 years. This is the volume 1, number 39 issue.
A typical newspaper of the day with various reports inside including items from England, Baltimore, Cuba, New Orleans ... See More
The Galapagos Affair murders of 1934...
Item #694521
November 23, 1934
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Nov. 23, 1934
* The Galapagos Islands Affair murders
* Baroness Eloise Wehrborn de Wagner-Bosquet
* Rudolph Lorenz & Robert Phillipson
* Friedrich Ritter - Floreana Island
The front page has a two column heading: "Vanished Baroness Holds Key to Galapagos Tragedy, Says Hollywood Explorer" with subhead. (see)
complete with 34 pages, lig... See More
New York Yankees acquire Joe DiMaggio....
Item #694519
November 22, 1934
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, November 22, 1934
* Joe DiMaggio in his infancy
* New York Yankees purchase
* MLB Baseball
The sport's section (page 13) has a banner heading: "Browns Get Johnny Burnett, Weiland, Cash from Indians for Campbell" with subheads that include: "Yanks Obtain Joe DiMaggio In Big Trade" (see) A very early report on the Yankee Clipper when h... See More
Huey Long becomes dictator of Louisiana...
Item #694514
September 08, 1934
NEW-YORK TIMES, September 8, 1934
* Louisiana Senator
* Huey Long as dictator
* The Kingfish
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "2,000 TROOPS MOVE INTO NEW ORLEANS; LONG IS 'DICTATOR'" with subheads. (see) Lengthy text continues inside.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 30 pages, rag edition, some spotty staini
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* Louisiana Senator
* Huey Long as dictator
* The Kingfish
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "2,000 TROOPS MOVE INTO NEW ORLEANS; LONG IS 'DICTATOR'" with subheads. (see) Lengthy text continues inside.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 30 pages, rag edition, some spotty staini
Great that New Orleans is in the hands of the Spanish & not the French... Female convicts now being sent to Florida...
Item #694229
February 12, 1765
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 12, 1765
* Early New Orleans (New Spain)
* Under Spanish not French rule
* Female convicts sent to Florida
Page 2 has a report noting: "...informed the intended cession of New Orleans to the Spaniards was made known to the British Ministry, by order of the court of Madrid...as a Spanish settlement in these parts, and a total removal of our an... See More
Civil War news from the home of the Confederacy...
Item #694124
March 04, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, March 4, 1863 Not just a newspaper from the Confederacy, but from the capital of the Confederate States of America.
Among the front page war-related items are: "The Fight In the Valley" "Foreigners Subject to Conscription" "From Murfreesboro" "The Enemy at Newbern, North Carolina" "The Dispersed Convention In Ke... See More
General Butler explains his controversial Order #28 on the women of New Orleans...
Item #694102
July 21, 1862
DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, July 21, 1862
* General Benjamin Butler
* re. Infamous Order # 28
* From the Confederate capital
The prime content on the front page would be: "Gen, Butler and The Women of New Orleans" which is a lengthy letter from him prefaced with: "The following letter from Gen. butler, explaining his reasons for issuing the celebrated order re... See More
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