White slave trafficking... Walter Johnson... Coney Island...
Item #601066
May 19, 1913
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 19, 1913 The front page of the issue has a one-column headline "SAYS SLAVE TRUST EARNS MILLIONS" with subheads "Rockefeller Report Reveals Astounding Conditions Throughout the Borough of Manhattan"; "Traffic Not 'Economic'"; "Denounce Dance Halls and Makes Charge that Real Estate Agents Are Leagued with Procurers in 'Clearing Hou... See More
Early flight... Military maneuvers... Color cover...
Item #601053
September 7, 1918
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, September 7, 1918 Interesting full ftpg. diagram-illustration about dogfighting: "Tricks used in aerial combat: First, the 'horizontal vrille'; second the 'retournment'; third, the change of direction; and fourth, the 'renversement', all as seen from the side." Good condition.This issue also features a great related color cover - ver... See More
Our last issue of this cruise newspaper...
Item #600952
February 29, 1932
RESOLUTE OBSERVER, "Published on board during the Cruise Around the World." on the Hamburg-American Line, Feb. 29, 1932. An interesting broadside issue (printed on the front only) published daily during an 86-day cruise, with tidbits on the trip for that day including mileage, the day's destination, weather, conditions, etc. At this point the ship was in the vicinity of Malaysia. An ... See More
Peggy McMath kidnapping for ransom...
Item #600868
May 6, 1933
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, May 6, 1933
* Margaret 'Peggy' McMath
* Kidnapping for ransom
The front page has a banner headline:
"$80,000 Ransom Paid to Kidnapers Brings Return of McMath Daughter"
with subheads and photo of Margaret McMath. (see) Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 20 pages, a little margin wear, otherwise good conditio... See More
Aero Club exhibition...
Item #600711
January 27, 1906
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 27, 1906 A main feature within this issue is the "Interesting Exhibits At The Aero Club's Exhibition" and "The Aero Club of America's Exhibit of Aero-Nautical Apparatus" which includes seven photos of different airships, aeroplanes, kites, and gliders including one by Santos-Dumont. The frontpage features "A New Overhead... See More
An airplane before the Wright brothers...
Item #600706
June 8, 1901
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June 8, 1901 Full front page features six photos on the: "Launch of the Battleship 'Ohio' At the Union Iron "Works". But the most interesting item is the inside pg. article: "A New Flying Machine" which features two photos of: "Whitehead's Flying Machine, Showing Aeroplanes". The article is very descriptive, and do... See More
World War I... Twenty-Five issues...
Item #600629
May 1, 1917
A 25 issue lot of authentic newspapers from World War I, dated from May, 1917 through November, 1918. All are complete and are typically pulpish/fragile - as is the norm for the period. Please note the S&H cost.
The historic "Children's Crusade"...
Civil rights march in Birmingham... Hitler's "secrets" being revealed...
Item #600427
May 6, 1963
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, May 6, 1963 The front page of this issue has a two line, two column headline "Peaceful March Spurs Negroes" which was reporting on this "Children's Crusade" which began on May 2nd. After over 1,400 arrest in the previous four days, this day (Sunday) was a day for singing, chanting and praying, with the only arrest being of a couple insid... See More
Nixon resigns the Presidency...
Item #600258
August 9, 1974
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 9, 1974 The two word banner headline proclaims one of the more infamous political events of the 20th century: "NIXON RESIGNS", followed by a two line banner: "He Urges A Time of 'Healing'; Ford Will Take Office Today" with various related subheads.
The New York Times remains one of the most in-demand titles for major events fr... See More
The resecue of tankers SS Pendleton and SS Fort Mercer...
Item #599953
February 20, 1952
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, February 20, 1952 The banner headline of this issue reads "Hope to Salvage Derelict - 13 On Ship Shun Rescue" with subhead "Men Stick to Tanker's Stern Half" "25 More Saved by Cost Guard", which is referencing the rescuing of the men from the tankers SS Pendleton and SS Fort Mercer. Both of these tankers split in two duri... See More
The resecue of tankers SS Pendleton and SS Fort Mercer... U.S. Airment spot an UFO?...
Item #599950
February 19, 1952
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, February 19, 1952 The front page of this issue has a column-wide headline "33 Aboard Split Ship to Get Tow" with sub-head "Seamen to Stick to Tanker Stern" which relates to two tankers, the SS Pendleton and SS Fort Mercer, both were split in two in rough seas from storms. The Coast Guard were sent in to rescue them. Also included are t... See More
End of the 114 day New York newspaper strike... Looking forty years into the future...
Item #599912
April 1, 1963
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, April 1, 1963 The front page of this issue reports "New York Happy as Papers Return" announcing the end of the 114-day newspaper strike of New York newspapers. An accompanying photo shows the headlines of the four major papers announcing their return.
The back page carries a view of "The Year 2000 - Economists See a Future of Abundance - Full, R... See More
The Federal Reserve Act is signed into law by President Wilson... currency act...
Item #599893
December 24, 1913
THE GLOBE, South Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, December 24, 1913 Page four carries the headline "Currency Bill Now A Law; Vital To Whole Nation" with subheads "Chief features of New Federal Reserve Act Here Presented -- Federal Reserve Board of Seven embers to Supervise Banking System of the Country. Eight to Twelve Reserve Banks to Be Established in Various Parts of the Land -- Enacts M... See More
Death of Chief Two Guns, famous Indian on the nickel... John Dillinger...
Item #599844
March 14, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 14, 1934 On page 19 is the report of: "CHIEF 2-GUNS DIES; HIS FACE ON NICKEL", "Dignitary of Blackfeet Tribe, Living In Glacier Park, Had Visited This City" and more with photo of the chief.
Also one column headlines on page 4 that include: "IOWA BANK BANDITS FLEE WITH $52,344", "Seven Machine Gunners Use Bystanders as Shi... See More
Suffragist battle with fellow sisters...
Item #599596
March 18, 1913
SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, March 18, 1913 The front page has a one column headline "Women Attack Snowden" with subheads "Riot at Gateshead Meeting", "Suffragists Eject Suffragist" and "Mrs. Pankhurst Tells of Daughter Suffering In Solitary Confinement". This was a report on the British militant suffragist that had declared war against their fellow s... See More
The somersaulting automobile, carnival attraction...
Item #599503
February 9, 1907
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, February 9, 1907 The front page has four photos of "The Somersaulting Automobile", a carnival attraction where the vehicle actually circles in the air. Other items in the issue are: "The Accident to the Stanley Steam Racing Car at Ormond Beach"; "The Somersaulting Automobile"; "The Battleship of the Future"; and additiona... See More
Wallace Shot...
Item #599502
May 16, 1972
DAILY NEWS, New York, May 16, 1972 The front page of this issue shows a photograph of Mrs. George Wallace kneeling over her husband. The headline reads: "Wallace is Shot".
This issue is in good condition although a tear measuring approximately an inch can be found along the outside edge of each page. The issue is complete in approximately 32 pages.
Interesting Jewish newspaper...
Item #599500
August 5, 1930
JEWISH DAILY BULLETIN, New York, August 5, 1930 An uncommon title of 4 pages, filled mostly with Jewish-related news, both in the U.S. and in Europe. Particularly interesting in light of anti-Semitic concerns growing in Europe at the time. Among the articles are: "Congress of European Jewish Youth Organizations Opens"; "Jewish parliamentarians of 4 Nations, in Memo to Passfiel... See More
"Alien Order" begins internment of Japanese during World War II...
Item #599424
February 21, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 21, 1942 The front page has a one-column wide, three line headline "Army Gets Power To Move Citizens Or Aliens Inland" with subheads "President's Order Is Designed Primarily to Allow Round-Up of West Coast Japanese", "Officers Can Name Areas", "Habeas Corpus Is Still a Right, but, Says Biddle, Courts Can See Military Urgency"... See More
Internment of the Aliens...
Item #599418
December 19, 1941
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 19, 1941 Page 52 carries a report "Aliens to Be Held in Southwest" as well as an additional article "100 Aliens on Coast Sent to Montana" with subheads "Those Held as 'Dangerous' Go From San Francisco Area to Camp at Missoula", "One a Magnesium Expert", "Detention of Hansgirg May Shut Down Los Altos Plant - Ols... See More
Internment of the Japanese and others...
Item #599417
December 13, 1941
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 13, 1941 Page 8 carries a report "2,541 Axis Aliens Now In Custody" with subheads "Biddle Says List Includes 1,370 Japanese, 1,002 Germans and 169 Italians", "43 Are Held in Hawaii", "Internment is Planned Only in Cases Affecting Security -- Ban Put on Cameras". The article is nearly a column in length.
Other news of the d... See More
Brandenburg Gate is open...
Item #599386
December 23, 1989
B-Z, Berlin, Germany, December 23, 1989
* Berlin Wall falls
* Brandenburg Gate opens
A great issue on the fall of the Berlin Wall, with a banner headline proclaiming (translated): "Berlin, Rejoice!" The front page photo shows a huge crowd at the Brandenburg Gate, apparently oblivious to the rain & storm of that day, as they prepare to celebrate Christmas without the Wall... See More
World War I... Ten issues...
Item #599225
May 1, 1917
A ten issue set of authentic newspapers from World War I, dated from May, 1917 through November, 1918. All are complete and are typically pulpish/fragile - as is the norm for the period. Please note the S&H cost.
Korean War Era Original Deluxe Gift Newspaper for Veterans...
Item #599172
January 1, 1952
A Major-city newspaper, dated 1950-1953, from during the Korean War... with Korean War related front page news...
Presented within a Deluxe Gift Portfolio!
* Makes a sensational gift for Korean War Vets!
* Graphic and displayable headlines...
* Certificate of Authenticity and Attractive Display Portfolio Included!
* Provides a great opportunity to show honor to tho
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* Certificate of Authenticity and Attractive Display Portfolio Included!
* Provides a great opportunity to show honor to tho
Radio guide and entertainment information...
Item #599164
April 11, 1936
RADIO GUIDE, Chicago, Illinois, April 11, 1936 The cover of this issue features an illustration of Ann Shelley of "One Man's Family". Inside the issue is: "Winchell's Forty-two Days at Flemington" which dealt with Bruno Hauptmann; "Ego's on Parade"; and more. This includes the radio schedule for the week. This also has advertisements as well.
This i... See More
Radio guide and entertainment information...
Item #599162
March 14, 1936
RADIO GUIDE, Chicago, Illinois, March 14, 1936 The cover of this issue features an illustration of Winifred Cecil of "Show Boat". Inside the issue is: "Our Get-Rich-Quick Guests"; "Good Lookers"; and more. This includes the radio schedule for the week. This also has advertisements as well.
This is complete in 44 pages measuring 13.5 x 10.5 inches with a lite ar... See More
Bruno Hauptmann....
Item #599160
March 21, 1936
RADIO GUIDE, Chicago, Illinois, March 21, 1936 The cover of this issue features an illustration of Louise Massey of "The Westerners". Inside the issue is: "What Winchell Knows About (Bruno) Hauptmann"; "It Will Still Go 'Round"; "Cradle Snatching" and more. This includes the radio schedule for the week. This also has advertisements as well.
This i... See More
Astounding revelations about Bruno Hauptmann....
Item #599159
April 4, 1936
RADIO GUIDE, Chicago, Illinois, April 4, 1936 The cover of this issue features an illustration of a young lady reading a book. Inside the issue is: "What Winchell Knows About (Bruno) Hauptmann"; "It's Tough To Be On Top"; and more. This includes the radio schedule for the week. This also has advertisements as well.
This is complete in 44 pages measuring 13.5 x 10.5 i... See More
Superman comic...
Item #599125
May 5, 1946
THE DETROIT NEWS (Comics only), Detroit, Michigan, May 5, 1946 This is the Comics from the Pictorial Section which includes Superman, Tarzan, Li'l Abner, Bugs Bunny, and more. Each page includes an advertisement at the bottom of the page.
This is complete in 14 pages with a slight irregular left spine, otherwise in nice condition.
Racing schooner Karina...
Item #598998
October 8, 1910
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Oct. 8, 1910 The front page of the issue contains an illustration of "'Karina,' The Largest of the Racing Schooners" and has an accompanying article inside the issue. Other articles are: "The French Military Dirigible Airship 'Clement-Bayard II'"; "Early Days of Submarine Warfare"; and additional articles and advert... See More
Chief Geronimo...
Item #598984
August 27, 1904
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, August 27, 1904 This issue contains the following: "Geronimo at the Fair", "An Exhibit of Rock and Ore Crushing...", "Sewage Purification", "The Latest Model Krieger Side-Entrance Tonneau", "A 1,000 Horse-Power French Horizontal Compound Engine and Dynamo at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition".
Locomotives... Making of golf clubs...
Item #598981
August 23, 1902
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, August 23, 1902 The front cover features six illustrations of "The Building of American Locomotives - II" which contains an accompanying article inside. Articles inside are: "Improved Picture Projecting Apparatus"; "Making of Golf Clubs" which includes six illustrations; "First Class Battleship 'Connecticut'";
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The Paris-Berlin Motor Carriage Race... Glass blowing...
Item #598975
July 27, 1901
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 27, 1901 The front cover of the issue contains several illustrations of "The Manufacture of Blown Glass - Lamp Chimneys" with an accompanying article inside. Inside the issue are: "Electric Hoist Installed on the Comstock"; "The Paris-Berlin Motor Carriage Race"; "The Experimental Machine of M. Santos-Dumont"; and other ar... See More
Texas City is rocked by explosion... hundreds dead... Princess Elizabeth engagement to be announced...
Item #598783
April 17, 1947
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, April 17, 1947
* Texas City disaster (1st report)
* Princess Elizabeth and Philip Mountbatten (from Greece)
The front page features a two-line banner headline "3 New Explosions Rock Texas City; Death Toll Now More Than 650" with subhead "List 3,500 Persons Injured, Damage Totals 125 Million" and "Two Late
... See More
* Texas City disaster (1st report)
* Princess Elizabeth and Philip Mountbatten (from Greece)
The front page features a two-line banner headline "3 New Explosions Rock Texas City; Death Toll Now More Than 650" with subhead "List 3,500 Persons Injured, Damage Totals 125 Million" and "Two Late
Airplane dropping bombs... Bleriot monoplanes...
Item #598771
October 28, 1911
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 28, 1911 The front page is a full illustration entitled "Dropping Bombs From Flying Machines" which shows an early plane and one of the crew operating a small telescope to determine the parabolic curve for dropping a bomb. This has a related report inside.
Within the issue is: "A New System of Gathering Turpentine"; "Two Ne
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Within the issue is: "A New System of Gathering Turpentine"; "Two Ne
Early flight... catapulting planes from a cruiser...
Item #598769
March 18, 1916
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 18, 1916 The full front cover has a duotone illustration entitled "Launching A Sea Plane From The After Deck Of The U.S. Armored Cruiser 'North Carolina'" with an accompanying inside report "Widening the Range of the Fleets Eyes By Means of the Aeroplane Catapult."
Also within the issue is: "Operating Trains across the Gr... See More
Displayable, early issue on New York's subway system...
Item #598755
May 25, 1901
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 25, 1901 The entire front page is taken up with 3 interesting views on the subway system in New York City, captioned: "Some Features of the New York Rapid Transit Tunnel." including cross-sections. Within the issue is over half a page taken up with an article on the subway system (see photos for the beginning).
Within the issue is: "Governme... See More
The New 25 1/2-Knot Cunard Turbine Line "Lusitania"... Aeroplanes...
Item #598754
September 14, 1907
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, September 14, 1907 The front page of the issue contains two illustrations of "The New 25 1/2-Knot Cunard Turbine Line "Lusitania" with an accompanying article within. Additional articles are: "Fall of the Quebec Bridge", "A Forgotten masterpiece - The Rittenhouse Orrery - And Its Maker"; "One of the Competing Aeroplanes f... See More
1st Gordon Bennett Cup...
Item #598715
October 27, 1906
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 27, 1906 Full front page photo captioned: "Count De La Vaulx Starting With the "Walhalla' In The International Balloon Race." Report inside about the "First International Balloon Race" has seven related photos of the event.
Other topics with photos and text throughout this
This is complete in 20 pages with a small libr... See More
U.S. battleships magazine photos...
Item #598714
December 14, 1901
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, December 14, 1901 This issue contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: "FIRST-CLASS BATTLESHIP KENTUCKY" "WISCONSIN" "MAINE" "GEORGIA" "ARKANSAS" "CALIFORNIA" "ST. LOUIS" and much more, plus related text.
This is complete in 16 ... See More
Seventy-Fifth Anniversary Number...
Item #598713
October 2, 1920
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 2, 1920
This issue features the colored cover "The Materialized Dream of Seventy-Five Years of Progress". The issue also contains the following prints, articles and/or ads: Representative Progress of the Past Seventy-Five Years; Seventy-Five Years of Invention; Civil engineering; Transportation by Sea and Land; Seventy-Five Years of Applied Elect... See More
35-Horse-Power Caterpillar ...
Item #598712
May 16, 1908
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 16, 1908 This issue contains an illustration "The 35-Horse-Power Caterpillar" with an accompanying article "The 'Caterpillar' Tractor". Additional items are: "Ziegler Magazine for the Blind", "A French Universal System of Machine Molding", "Path of Annular Eclipse" and additional articles and adverti... See More
Elastic spoke wheels...
Item #598707
April 1, 1911
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 1, 1911
This issue contains illustrations, accompanied by text, of the latest inventions of the day including: "Some Early Elastic Spoke Wheels", "Sinking a Battleship at Six Miles", "Record-Breaking Aeroplane Flights in France and America", and "Remarkable Cretan Relics".
This is complete in 16 page
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This issue contains illustrations, accompanied by text, of the latest inventions of the day including: "Some Early Elastic Spoke Wheels", "Sinking a Battleship at Six Miles", "Record-Breaking Aeroplane Flights in France and America", and "Remarkable Cretan Relics".
This is complete in 16 page
Income tax is official...
Ratification of the 16th Amendment... rare same day reporting...
Item #598695
February 3, 1913
DESERET SEMI-WEEKLY NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah, February 3, 1913 The front page of this issue carries a column-wide headline "SIXTEENTH AMENDMENT" with subheads "Wyoming Legislature, Without Dissenting Vote, Ratifies One For Income Tax", Alabama First To Ratify It", "Thirty-six States of the Union Have Approved the Provision" and "It is First Amendment... See More
Suffrage wins in Tennessee... 19th amendment is ratified...
Item #598528
August 18, 1920
THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18, 1920 This issues carries a banner headline "Suffrage Wins In The State Of Tennessee" with subhead "Ratification of Federal Suffrage Amendment Is Completed Today", "Favorable Action Taken by the Lower House of Tennessee Legislature" and "Amendment Ratified by Senate Last Friday. Vote in the House 50 to 46". Al... See More
Jackie Robinson plays 1st MLB regulation game...
Bombshell sets aviation record... Texas City disaster...
Item #598498
April 16, 1947
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, April 16, 1947
* Jackie Robinson breaks racial barrier... 1st regular season game
* Milton Reynolds breaks aviation record in his "Bombshell"
* Texas City disaster (1st report)
This authentic issue from 1947 has three noteworthy reports:
Baseball History: Page 23 has the historic report of Jackie Robinson's 1st major
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* Jackie Robinson breaks racial barrier... 1st regular season game
* Milton Reynolds breaks aviation record in his "Bombshell"
* Texas City disaster (1st report)
This authentic issue from 1947 has three noteworthy reports:
Baseball History: Page 23 has the historic report of Jackie Robinson's 1st major
From the Boer War in South Africa...
Item #598418
July 2, 1900
PRETORIA FRIEND, present-day South Africa, July 2, 1900 The masthead states it is: "The Authorised Medium for Official News" From during the Boer War period, the front page contains a "Proclamation" with other war-related reports on the inside pages (see). The concern for safety was such that the top of pg. 2 notes: "Individual delivery of the 'Pretorial Friend&#... See More
Dawson during the Yukon gold rush...
Item #598379
March 29, 1900
THE SEMI-WEEKLY NUGGET, Dawson, Y. T., [Yukon Territory] March 29, 1900 A very rare newspaper from the Yukon Territory during the period of the Klondike Gold Rush (see hyperlink for more details). When gold was discovered in 1896 a stampede of prospectors headed to this region and spurred an entirely new era of romance of the West, the quest for gold, and the many hardships which caused the ... See More
Early photos of Adolph Hitler....
Item #598362
October 14, 1933
JUUSTRIERTER BEOBACHTER, Germany, Oct. 14, 1933 An early illustrated magazine which seemed to be a propaganda piece for the new Nazi party as there are many Nazi-themed photos in the first several pages. The swastika is present in many and is in the masthead as well. Two photos show Hitler (one photo has a repair: see).
Complete in 36 pages, minor wear at the spine, generally nice.... See More
Baseball's opening season... Philadelphia Phillies, Robin Roberts...
Item #598289
April 12, 1953
PARADE MAGAZINE of the Detroit News, Detroit, Michigan, April 12, 1953 The front cover of the issue features a photo of Robin Roberts, top pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies. Inside the issue is "This Monday, Ike Starts Pitching" with sub head "The president 9first ex-'pro' ballplayer to be Chief Executive) will start the 1953 season -- and carry on an honored old s... See More
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