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The BRASS CHECK / A Study of American Journalism  --  in scarce 1 st state d/w.

The BRASS CHECK / A Study of American Journalism -- in scarce 1 st state d/w.

by Upton Sinclair

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Pasadena: Published by the Author. Hardcover. 1919. 1st ed.. 1st hardcover edition. 8vo, tan cloth. 445, [3 advts.] pp. . clair makes "a systematic and incriminating critique of the sever e limitations of the 'free press' in the United States. Sinclair called The Brass Check 'the most important and most dangerous boo k I have ever written.' Among those critiqued was William Randolp h Hearst, who made routine use of yellow journalism in his widesp read newspaper and magazine business. The text is freely availabl e on the Internet, since Sinclair chose not to copyright the work in an effort to maximize its readership. It went through ten pri ntings in its first decade, selling more than 150,000 copies. Fi rst state d/w with the printed single copy price of 50c overprint ed with inked stamp reflecting the price change to 60c. . . d spine ends; light pencil erasure on fep. Half dozen small close d tears on top edge of d/w; smaller nicks on bottom edge. .
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California Gold. Important Official Report In The New York  Tribune for December 8, 1848

California Gold. Important Official Report In The New York Tribune for December 8, 1848

by [California / Gold Rush] Colonel Richard B. Mason

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NY: The New York Tribune . Very good. 1848. 1st ed. California Gold. Important Official Report. In The New York Tribune for December 8, 1848, published by Horace Greeley and Thomas McElrath.Original elephant folio newspaper, 4pp. complete, the report on p. 3. Colonel Richard B. Masonâs famous report of his trip to newly discovered placers. It ranks as one of the most important eyewitness accounts of the Gold Rush. (Kurutz 10 5) "One day Mr. Marshall, as he was walking own the race to this deposit of mud, observed some glittering particles at its upper edges..." [from the Report). This issue was printed just three days after the Message from the president to the Two House of Congress.., December 5, 1848. While there were earlier published reports of the discovery, the publication of Mason's report here was most significant. Mason was Military governor of California from 1847-1849. His letter, dated August 17, traveled by sea to Washington and did not arrive until December. By this tim e most… Read More
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[Lagerzeitungen] Original German POW Camp newspapers - 3 issues 1 945-46

[Lagerzeitungen] Original German POW Camp newspapers - 3 issues 1 945-46

by [Lagerzeitungen] [Newspaper]

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“Rundschau” / Camp Myles Standish. Very good. 1945-46. 3 issues of German POW Newspaper “Rundschau” / Camp Myles Sta ndish, Mass. . 946 22 pp. . t. 8-1/2x11”. News summaries, essays, poems, camp announcement s, drawing-contest-winners' artwork, humor and puzzles . ndition: very good; toning as expected for pulp newspapers .
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