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Catalog 281 (for April) is now available. This latest offering of authentic newspapers is comprised of over 300 new items, a selection which includes: a Virginia newspaper with the Suffolk Resolves, the Fugitive Slave Act (in a Washington, D.C. newspaper), a Butter & Bourne newsbook from 1632, a Great Stock Market Crash issue of the New York Times, the famous “Dewey Defeats Truman” headline, a Great Battle of Gettysburg report, and more.
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Popular for the colorful political cartoons...
Item #654349
October 25, 1893
PUCK, New York, Oct. 25, 1893 Puck was America's first successful humor magazine of colorful cartoon caricatures and political satire, publishing from 1871 until 1918. It was also the first to successfully adopt full color lithography printing for a weekly publication. The color prints are much desired for their displayability. This issue has as its political cartoons:
front page: "... See More
Working to abolish alcoholic beverages...
Item #654806
YOUNG WOMEN, Chicago, April, 1895 An interesting magazine published by the Young Women's Christian Temperance Union whose focus was the outlaw of alcoholic beverages. They also worked to promote women's right to vote.Decorative title page, 12 pages, 9 1/2 by 13 inches, minor binding slits at the blank spine, nice condition.
Print of Placerville in 1850...
Item #655014
March 15, 1899
THE PIONEER & HISTORICAL REVIEW, San Francisco, March 15, 1899 A very ornate, full page title page which includes a print of: "Old Hangtown (Placerville) in 1850". An interesting publication which focused on the history of California.
Sixteen pages, 10 by 13 1/4 inches, very nice condition.
What is this?
Item #654477
July 8, 1899
THE EVENING EXCORD, Los Angeles, California, July 8, 1899 The subtitle is: "A fin de Siecle Twilight Organette" meaning the "end of the century...". The entire front page (save for the masthead) is printed in yellow ink, perhaps originally in gold ink which has faded to yellow? Various news reports on the ftpg. which likely cannot be seen in the photos, but held at the ri... See More
Country's leading women's suffrage publication...
Item #654997
May 19, 1900
THE WOMAN'S TRIBUNE, Washington, D.C., May 19, 1900 Their motto in the masthead: "Equality Before The Law". This was the country's leading women's suffrage publication having begun in Beatrice, Nebraska, before moving to Washington, D.C. Published by Clara Bewick Colby, a women's rights activist & suffragist leader, she was a war correspondent during the Spanish... See More
"Three Centuries Of Navigation"...
Item #659791
September 25, 1909
Scientific American, New York, September 25, 1909 The front page illustration shows a cross-section of the Mauretania (1909) comparing it in size to the Clermont (1807) and the Half-Moon (1609). The related article is headed "Three Centuries of Navigation". Other inventions and innovations are found throughout, which contain both images and related text. See images for details.
Co... See More
Color cover of the Panama-Pacific Exposition...
Item #655055
December 6, 1913
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN - "Panama-Pacific International Exposition" issue, New York, Dec. 6, 1913 Features a very nice color cover of the Exposition. Also a nice doublepg. of photos inside. Color back cover for "Victor Talking Machine".
The complete issue, never bound nor trimmed, nice condition.
Color cover of the Panama-Pacific Exposition...
Item #655056
December 6, 1913
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN - "Panama-Pacific International Exposition" issue, New York, Dec. 6, 1913 Features a very nice color cover of the Exposition. Also a nice doublepg. of photos inside. Color back cover for "Victor Talking Machine".
The complete issue, never bound nor trimmed, minimal wear & light dirtiness at the margins, good condition.
Early airplanes nearly collide...
Item #654518
June 20, 1914
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June 20, 1914 Full front page duotone photo: " A Close Shave In The Air" shows two planes in a near mid-air collision. Report inside with 5 photos and a diagram: "The Langley Aeroplane Construction and Control Mechanism".
Complete in 16 pages, small library stamp in an upper corner, very nice, clean condition.
Early airplanes nearly collide...
Item #654519
June 20, 1914
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June 20, 1914 Full front page duotone photo: " A Close Shave In The Air" shows two planes in a near mid-air collision. Report inside with 5 photos and a diagram: "The Langley Aeroplane Construction and Control Mechanism".
Complete in 16 pages, a small piece from the lower blank margin, several archival mends inside & several tears ... See More
Unique unicycle...
Item #655051
December 12, 1914
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Dec. 12, 1914 The duo-tone cover has "Motor-Driven Unicycle Stabilized by a Cyroscope" with accompanying article. Also inside is: "The Seed Supply and the War" "New York State Barge Canal" and more articles, illustrations and advertisements.
Sixteen pages, a discrete library stamp in the upper right corner, nice condition.&n... See More
Leo Frank is kidnapped and hanged...
Item #654610
August 17, 1915
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, Aug. 17, 1915 The top of the ftpg. has column heads: "LEO FRANK LYNCHED" "Armed Men Take Home from Georgia Prison" "Near Marietta He Is Hanged to a Tree" "Marietta Was Murdered Mary Phagan's Home" "Lynchers Work Out Well-Organized Plan" with the text taking over a full column. Other subheads as well.
12 p... See More
Death of President Teddy Roosevelt...
Item #654609
January 6, 1919
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, Jan. 6, 1919 The last column of the front page has nice heads announcing the death of the President: "THEODORE ROOSEVELT DEAD" "End Comes Early Today at His Home on Sagamore Hill, Oyster Bay" "Blood Clot In Lung The Immediate Cause" "Funeral Wednesday, But Will Be Private" "All Washington Wrapped In Grief" and much ... See More
Babe Ruth is sold to the Yankees...
Item #654993
January 6, 1920
THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Pennsylvania, Jan. 6, 1920 The top of the sports have has one of the more notable reports in the history of Major League Baseball, the sale of Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees.
The column is headed: " 'BABE' RUTH SOLD TO NEW YORK FOR $150,000" "Baseball's Biggest Deal--But Ruth Says He Won't Play Anywhere but With Boston". The price ... See More
1919 World Series "fixing" scandal is revealed to the public...
Item #654608
September 28, 1920
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, Sept. 28, 1920 The scandal of the 1919 "Black Sox" World Series did not break to the public until just now, covered in this newspaper with back page column heads: "IMPLICATES ABE ATTELL" "Says Former Boxer Engineered Baseball Gambling" "Maharg's Story on World Series 'Fixing' " "Claim Eight White Sox Players ... See More
Lindbergh flies the Atlantic... Most desired headline & title of this event...
Item #646824
May 22, 1927
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 22, 1927 This front page ranks among the most recognizable (and most desired) of the twentieth century, not far behind the famous "Dewey Defeats Truman" Chicago Tribune headline of 1948.
The three-line banner head says it all: "LINDBERGH DOES IT! TO PARIS IN 33 1/2 HOURS; FLIES 1,000 MILES THROUGH SNOW AND SLEET; CHEERING FRENCH CARRY HIM OFF FIELD&quo... See More
Stock market reaches its highest before the Great Depression...
Item #655001
September 4, 1929
NEW YORK TIMES, September 4, 1929 A notable issue as this newspaper contains the financial report when the stock market reached its highest point prior to the stock market crash of the following month.
The stock market crash of October, 1929 triggered the Great Depression. People all over the country not only lost their money but their jobs. Stock prices continued to fall from their high on... See More
The Stock Market Crash of 1929...
Item #646747
October 30, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 30, 1929 Of the several dates of the prestigious "Times" which reported the Stock Market Crash in late October this ranks among the best. The four column, three line headline at the top of the front page reads: "STOCKS COLLAPSE IN 16,410,030 SHARE DAY BUT RALLY AT CLOSE CHEERS BROKERS; BANKERS OPTIMISTIC, TO CONTINUE AID". There are relat... See More
Newspaper created for a motion picture...
Item #630905
November 29, 1929
THE DAILY CHRONICLE, Nov. 29, 1929 An interesting movie prop newspaper which was created as a prop for a motion picture. Not a "real" newspaper in the typical sense as the title and the content are very generic. Note there is no city or state in the dateline. Typically it was only the created headline which was seen in the movie. In this case the banner headline announces: "COMM. BY... See More
Early report on Nazis imprisoning Jews...
Item #655002
August 30, 1933
NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 30, 1933 The bottom of the front page has a significant report headed: "Nazis Imprison Jews in Concentration Camp After French Paper Charges Abuses There", noting in part: "...The reason given is that the Jews had 'behaved in a provocative manner against the state & its institutions..." with more.
A very early report of Jewish ... See More
FDR defends "packing" the Supreme Court...
Item #659849
March 10, 1937
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., March 10, 1937
* FDR defends "packing" the Supreme Court
* Includes his Fireside Chat
The front page has the 3-line, 3-column heading: "ROOSEVELT ASSAILS SUPREME COURT AS 'SUPER LEGISLATURE'", with the subheading: "Denies He Intends To Place 'Spineless Puppets on Bench", with "President Answers Charge of '... See More
Plans to rescue Jews from the Nazi persecutions...
Item #656700
November 17, 1938
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 17, 1938 In the wake of Kristallknacht (the night of broken glass) which saw not only the murder of Jews in Germany but the destruction of Jewish homes, businesses and synagogues, the world recognized a need to rescue the Jews from further persecutions.
The bold, banner headline announces: "PLAN MASS RESCUE OF JEWS" with column heads: "31 Nations A... See More
Superfortresses bomb Japan...
Item #654486
June 16, 1944
DAILY NEWS, Los Angeles, June 16, 1944 The front page has a great banner headline in large lettering: "AIR BLITZ RIPS JAPAN, KOREA" with subhead. Nice for display.
Other World War II reporting as well including reporting on the ongoing invasion of France just after D-Day.
Complete in 48 pages, minor margin wear, generally in very nice condition.
For those who objected to the war...
Item #654996
August 1, 1944
THE CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTOR, New York, September, 1944 As the title suggests, this newspaper from the midst of World War II espoused non-participation by being a conscientious objector to war. The content throughout the 8 pages supports this theme. Among the ftpg. items: "Court Martial Puts Sailor On Probation for Pacifism" "CPS Man Sues On Hardship" "Noted Pacifist J... See More
Red ink headline proclaims the end of the war in Europe...
Item #654632
May 8, 1945
ALTOONA MIRROR, Pennsylvania, May 8, 1945 One of the more dramatic headlines to be had with huge, bold letters proclaiming: "WAR ENDS IN EUROPE" and in red ink no less. Various subheads with ftpg. photos of the: "Leaders of United Nations in Fight For World Freedom and Security".
Complete in 22 pages, wear at the central fold causes some flaking loss with an archiv... See More
End of World War II...
Item #654790
August 15, 1945
DAILY TIMES, Chicago, Aug. 15, 1945 A very nice tabloid-size newspaper with most of the front page taken up with: "PEACE Isn't It Wonderful ! " "MacArthur's First Order to Hirohito". "PEACE" is dropped out of a photo of a huge, celebratory crowd. Related content inside including a centerfold filled with photos.
Complete in 40 pages, very... See More
The War Is Over!
Item #659911
August 15, 1945
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Aug. 15, 1945
* World War II ends
* Japanese surrenders
Large, bold, single headline: "THE WAR IS OVER ! " with subhead "President Announces Japanese Accept Allied Terms For Peace.". Other war-related reports on the front page as well. There is also a color (unusual) cartoon relating to the end of the war (see).
The complete issue with all 2... See More
Chuck Yeager breaks the sound barrier....
Item #654466
December 22, 1947
KENTUCKY TIMES-STAR, Cincinnati, Dec. 22, 1947 The front page of the Cincinnati section (page 15) has a two column heading: "Army Plane Reportedly Exceeds Speed of Sound" with subhead: "Magazine Says Rocket Ship Has Blasted Sonic Barrier" with mention of the famed Chuck Yeager. Also a banner headline concerning Nazi concentration camp officers: "DEATH DECREED FOR 25 ... See More
Dewey Defeats Truman...
Item #654345
November 3, 1948
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 3, 1948 See the photos for what is arguably the most recognizable headline of the 20th century: "DEWEY DEFEATS TRUMAN". Even those not remotely knowledgeable about historic newspapers are familiar with this headline as it appeared in countless history books, historical reviews of the 20th century, and presidential campaign and election reports.
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Eisenhower's inauguration in a Washington, D.C. newspaper...
Item #654501
January 21, 1957
THE EVENING STAR, Washington, D.C., Jan. 21, 1957 Certainly great to have an inaugural report in a Washington newspaper. The banner headline announces: "Thousands See President Sworn" with a large photo showing Dwight D. Eisenhower taking the oath of office. Various related subheads on the front page.
The complete issue with all 8 sections including the color "Inaugural Souve... See More
America's embarrassing entry in the 'space race'...
Item #654503
December 6, 1957
THE MIRROR NEWS--EXTRA, Los Angeles, Dec. 6, 1957 The bold banner headline above the masthead announces the embarrassing entry of the United States in the space race with the Soviet Union, with a dramatic & very blunt statement: "SATELLITE FLOPS" with a subhead: "Moon Erupts on Test Stand". Also a four photo: "Picture Sequence Shows Explosion & Burning&... See More
One of the best Kennedy assassination newspapers to be had...
Item #649296
November 23, 1963
THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Nov. 23, 1963 A quite rare & extremely desirable newspaper with a first report on John F. Kennedy's assassination, from the city where it happened.
The two line bold banner headline proclaims: "KENNEDY SLAIN ON DALLAS STREET" with subhead: "Johnson Becomes President", plus a rather large photo of "John F. Kennedy" and a smal
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The two line bold banner headline proclaims: "KENNEDY SLAIN ON DALLAS STREET" with subhead: "Johnson Becomes President", plus a rather large photo of "John F. Kennedy" and a smal
Dallas newspaper on the shooting of Oswald...
Item #649295
November 25, 1963
THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Dallas, Texas, November 25, 1963 Terrific and most unusual issue, as the entire front page--save for the banner headline: "Night Club Man Kills Oswald -- John F. Kennedy's Body Borne to Capitol" is taken up with a huge photo showing Jack Ruby thrusting his pistol forward in the direction of Oswald and others, a split second before Oswald was shot.
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Displayable trio of issues on the moon landing...
Item #655007
July 22, 1969
Nice trio of issues on perhaps the most significant achievement of the 20th century. The headlines read: "OFF TO MOON!" and "WALK ON MOON" and then: "OFF THE MOON AND LINKED UP" as reported in the Los Angeles Herald Examiner July 16, 1969, the Los Angeles Times of July 21, 1969, and again the Los Angeles Times of July 22, 1969. The format for each is similar making th... See More
Mark Spitz wins 7th gold medal..
Item #654476
September 5, 1972
THE SPRINGFIELD PLAIN DEALER, Cleveland, Ohio, Sept. 5, 1972 T ftpg. begins with a nice headline: "Spitz Wins 7th Gold Medal" with a lead-in head: "7 World Records, Too". Also a photo of him captioned: "Midas Touch--Mark Spitz is carried on the shoulders of his jubilant teammates." More on Spitz on the sports page inside.
Only sections A and D present. A piece ... See More
The watergate scandal......
"Mob Accountant" Meyer Lansky aquitted...
Item #659847
July 26, 1973
NEW YORK TIMES, July 26, 1973 The 1st column of page 25 has: "LANSKY ACQUITTED OF EVADING TAXES", which tells of the verdict regarding Meyer Lansky's trial for tax evasion. He was infamous for his role as the "Mob's Accountant."
The front page has a 3-line, 4-column heading: "EHRICHMAN DENIES COVER-UP ROLE; SAYS NIXON BARRE CLEMENCY IDEA; DISPUTES DEAN, MITC... See More
Notable headline in the Watergate scandal...
Item #659986
August 6, 1974
DAILY NEWS, New York, Aug. 6, 1974
* Watergate scandal
* President Richard Nixon
The front page has a notable headline on the Nixon Watergate scandal: "NIXON ADMITS 'OMISSIONS' " with subheads: "Withheld Info on Watergate And Tried to Sidetrack FBI; 'Resign' Demands Rise in GOP". The ftpg. also includes a lengthy quote from President Nix... See More
Mormon's allow black men to become priests... Larry Bird is drafted...
Item #659743
June 10, 1978
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 10, 1978
* Blacks may become Mormon priests
* Larry Bird is drafted by the Boston Celtics
The front page has the historic announcement: "Mormon Church Strikes Down Ban Against Blacks in Priesthood", with the subheading: "Change in 148 Year-Old Policy Was a Result of a 'Revelation,' Letter to Leaders Says." A photo of Spencer W. Kimball, p... See More
War on Iraq begins... In a military newspaper...
Item #649286
January 17, 1991
THE STARS AND STRIPES--EXTRA, "Authorized Unofficial Publication for the U.S. Armed Forces", Jan. 17, 1991 The bold banner headline proclaims: "WAR ERUPTS" and beneath which is: "Air Armada Hammers Iraq" with further text. The bottom half of the ftpg. is a photo of an F-15 Eagle being refueled in Saudi Arabia.
This newspaper announces the beginning of the war o... See More
Fall of the Soviet Union... Great pair of issues...
Item #620320
August 1, 1991
(2) A fascinating pair of newspapers, destined to be the premier newspapers on the coup and collapse of the Soviet Union. Both double-titled: "NEZAVISIMAYA GAZETA/INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER".
Issue #1: Datelined Moscow & Washington, August, 1991 The Nezavismaya Gazeta defied orders & worked through the night, handing out crude newspaper copies to people on the streets, and faxing the... See More
Cal Ripken breaks Lou Gehrig's record...
Item #649307
September 7, 1995
THE SUN, Baltimore, September 7, 1995 A very historic issue for the baseball collector, being the Baltimore newspaper reporting Cal Ripken's 2,131st consecutive game, breaking Lou Gehrig's record which stood for 56 years. Great headlines and photos of Ripken appear on both the front page and the 1st page of the Sports Section.
The issue is believed to be complete in multiple section... See More
McGwire breaks Maris' home run record...
Item #649306
September 9, 1998
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, Missouri, September 9, 1998 See the photo for a terrific & very displayable headline: "JUBILATION" celebrating Mark McGwire 62nd home run of the season, breaking Roger Maris' home run record. Great to have in a St. Louis newspaper! This is the complete issue and is in very good condition with only a slight even toning.
Cal Ripken Jr. ends the streak at 2,632...
Item #649302
September 21, 1998
THE SUN, Baltimore, September 21, 1998 This 52 page newspaper contains the report of Cal Ripken Jr. ending his famous streak of consecutive games played. The front page headline reads: "2,632 - Ripken Ends The Streak", and includes his response: "I thought about it and decided let's end it in the same place it started. In my home state. In front of the best fans in the wor... See More
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