1928 record art sale... Four Rembrandts...
Item #651373
May 18, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 18, 1928
* World record single-day auction sale of art
* Christie's sale breaks record
* Rembrandts (4), Van Dyck, Rubens, etc.
The front page tells of the to-date record for a single-day auction of art - held at Christie's, London. The article continues on to page 3. See images for details.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in... See More
Final nail in Apartheid...
South Africa holds 1st fully multi-cultural elections...
Item #651335
April 27, 1994
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 27, 1994
* The final nail in Apartheid
* South Africa holds 1st fully multi-cultural elections
* Truly historic moment - Nelson Mandela would be elected
* The funeral of (and a tribute to) Richard Nixon
The front page has: "S. Africans Cast Historic Votes," with subheading: "Hospitalized, retirees and disabled flock to polls in high spirits on first... See More
Boston Marathon Bombings...
Item #651319
April 16, 2013
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 16, 2013
* The Boston Marathon bombings
* Dzhokhar & Tamerlan Tsarnaev
The front page has the bold banner heading, "TERROR IN BOSTON," with subhead, "At least 3 killed, 140 hurt in twin bombings near marathon finish line," with a near half-page, graphic photo of the scene. Additional coverage and photos are included (see images for details).
... See More
Chernobyl Disaster... Soviet nuclear power plant accident...
Item #651317
April 29, 1986
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 29, 1986
* Chernobyl - catastrophic nuclear accident
* Early report with diagram
* The most disastrous nuclear power plant accident in history
The front page has the historic, two-column, two -line heading covering the Chernobyl Nuclear Accident: "Soviets Report Nuclear Accident," with subheading: "Radiation Cloud Sweeps Northern Europe; Termed Not T... See More
Air Force One premier double-page ad and review...
Item #651315
July 26, 1997
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 25, 1997 (Calendar Section only)
* Premier showing of Air Force One
* Harrison Ford... Glenn Close
* Double-page ad in a Hollywood area newspaper (L.A.)
* Includes front-page review
A terrific issue published for the premiere showing of the motion picture hit "Air Force One" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from ... See More
Andrew Phillip Cunanan's death... serial killer of gay men...
Item #651313
July 23, 1997
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 23, 1997 (1st 5 sections)
* Serial killer Andrew Phillip Cunanan takes his own life
* Had targeted wealthy and/or famous gay men
* Italian designer Giovanni Versace was last victim
The front page has considerable coverage telling of the death of serial killer Andrew Phillip Cunanan, who had been targeting wealthy and/or famous homosexual men. The last person he murd... See More
Gianni Versace's funeral... Elton John and Princess Diana...
Item #651312
July 23, 1997
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 23, 1997 (1st 4 sections)
* Giovanni Maria "Gianni" Versace - funeral
* Famous Italian designer
* Elton John, Princess Diana, & other celebrities present
* Murdered by serial killer Andrew Phillip Cunanan - targeting gays
The front page shows Elton John and Princess Diana at the funeral of the famous Italian designer, Giovanni Versace, who had been mu... See More
Air Force One premier weekend full-page ad...
Item #651311
July 26, 1997
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 26, 1997 (Calendar Section only)
* Premier weekend of Air Force One
* Harrison Ford... Glenn Close
* Full page ad in a Hollywood area newspaper (L.A.)
A terrific issue published on the premiere weekend of the motion picture hit "Air Force One" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment ind... See More
Golfer Ben Hogan's death report... One of the greatest...
Item #651309
July 26, 1997
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 26, 1997 (1st four sections)
* Ben Hogan's death report
* Winner of 5 U.S. Opens and 10 Majors (?)
* Death of one of the greatest golfers to ever play the game
The front page of the issue tells of the death of Ben Hogan, who is generally considered one of the greatest golfers to have ever played the game. He won 4 U.S. Opens and 9 Majors, and some argue his tall... See More
Paper making...
Item #651298
October 4, 1913
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 4, 1913 The color-cover is an illustration of men working in a factory. Inside the issue is: "The New Argentine Dreadnought 'Rivadavia'"; "How Trees Are Converted Into Paper"; "How the Government Tests Paper"; "Recent Improvements in the Refrigerating Industry"; "A Car Designed for the New Subway"... See More
The Massie Affair - murder trial verdict...1932...
Item #651295
April 30, 1932
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, April 30, 1932
* Massie murder trial verdict
* Thomas and Thalia Massie
* Joseph "Joe" Kahahawai Jr
This 16 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "MASSIE JURY CONVICTS FOUR, HONOLULU TENSE; REPRISALS ARE FEARED" with subheads and related photo (see photos). First report coverage on the convic... See More
1932 Thalia Massie murder trial verdict...
Item #651294
April 30, 1932
PRESCOTT JOURNAL MINER, Arizona, April 30, 1932
* Massie murder trial verdict
* Thomas and Thalia Massie
* Joseph "Joe" Kahahawai Jr
This 6 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "MANSLAUGHTER VERDICT FOR ISLAND QUARTET" with subheads (see photos). 1st report coverage on the conviction of Thomas H. Massie and others for the ... See More
Judge Kimba M. Wood withdraws from Attorney General consideration...
Item #651266
February 6, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, February 6, 1993
* Judge Kimba M. Wood removes her name from consideration
* Hired an illegal immigrant as a nanny
* President Clinton's search for an Attorney General continues
The front page has: "Hiring Immigrant Kills 2nd Bid for Attorney General," with subhead: "Wood withdraws name from consideration. She admits she employed undocumented worker as... See More
Winston Churchill speech summarized...
Great Britain returns to the Gold Standard...
Item #651238
April 28, 1925
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Extra, Massachusetts, April 28, 1925
* Winston Churchill speech summarized
* Great Britain returns to the Gold Standard...
* Paul von Hindenburg's election breaks tradition
The front page has a very nice near-banner headline: "CHURCHILL BUDGET SPEECH STATES BRITAIN RESUMES GOLD STANDARD," with subhead, "Bank of England To Export Bullion Under Sp... See More
Roald Amundsen returns from North Pole...
Item #651222
June 19, 1925
THE OMAHA MORNING BEE, Omaha, Nebraska, June 19, 1925 This newspaper has a very nice banner headline on the front page: "AMUNDSEN FIGHTS WAY BACK" with subheads. (see) This is contains other news and advertisements of the day.
Complete in 12 pages with light browning, otherwise in good condition.
Charles H. Ebbetts death in 1925...
Item #651218
April 18, 1925
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, April 18, 1925
* Charles Ebbetts death (1st report)
* Brooklyn Dodgers - Ebbetts Field fame
This 16 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 12: "Charles H. Ebbets Passes Quietly Into Last Sleep"
Other news of the day. A few tiny binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: Charles ... See More
Germans capture Liege Belgium...
Item #651217
May 13, 1940
THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, May 13, 1940
* Nazis invade Liege Belgium
* World War II - WWII
This 10 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "BERLIN CLAIMS ENTRY INTO LIEGE CITY" with subheads that include: "Nazi Soldiers Force Way Into Citadel As Belgians Fight Back" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning with some margin wear, other... See More
Battle of Kasserine Pass... Tunisia Campaign...
Item #651197
February 26, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 26, 1943
* Battle of Kasserine Pass - Tunisia Campaign - Africa
* 1st major battle between American & German forces
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "AMERICANS TAKE KASSERINE GAP" with subheads and related map. (see) First report coverage on the Battle of Kasserine Pass during the Tunisia Campaign. Always nice to have notable e... See More
The death of pro-wrestler Martin "Farmer" Burns...
Item #651195
January 9, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 9, 1937
* Martin "Farmer" Burns death (1st report)
* Catch wrestler - professional wrestling
* Mentor of Frank Gotch
Page 17 has small one column headings: "Farmer Burns Dead; Ex-Wrestling Star" "Champion, 1895-98, Took Part in 6,000 Matches-Developed and Managed Frank Gotch" (see) First report coverage on the death of famous catch ... See More
Alexander Alekhine wins chess tournanment...
Item #651194
January 7, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 7, 1937
* Alexander Alekhine wins in chess
* International masters' tournament
* Russian and French chess grandmaster
The sport's section (page 26) has a two column heading: "Alekhine Wins First Chess Prize, With Fine Runner-Up at Hastings" with subhead and photo. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular eve... See More
Actress Irene Fenwick death....
Item #651192
December 25, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 25, 1936
* Irene Fenwick death
* Stage & silent film actress
* Wife of Lionel Barrymore
The top of page 23 has a one column heading: "IRENE FENWICK, ACTRESS, IS DEAD" with subheads and photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 40 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality news... See More
Lucy, Lady Houston death...
Item #651191
December 30, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 30, 1936
* Lucy, Lady Houston death
* British philanthropist & suffragette
* Political activist - aviation pioneer
The top of page 21 has a one column heading: "LADY HOUSTON DIES AT HOME IN LONDON" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Lucy, Lady Houston.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete wi... See More
Mahatma Gandhi... Jackie Mitchell... The Antioch Chalice...
Item #651181
March 30, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 30, 1931
* Mahatma Gandhi - Karachi Session of 1931
* The Antioch Chalice - Holy Grail ?
* Jackie Mitchell - 1st girl in organized baseball
Page 10 has a one column heading: "CONGRESS OF 50,000 IN HANDS OF GANDHI" with subheads. (see)
Page 12 has a one column heading: "'HOLY GRAIL,' HERE, TO BE SENT TO PARIS" with subheads. (see)
Page... See More
The capture of the Northland and Paducah...
Item #651180
October 1, 1947
THE MORNING CALL, Allentown, Pennsylvania, October 2 & 3, 1947
* The smuggling of Jewish refugees to Palestine
* Ships pursued and captured
* Helped set the stage for Jewish Statehood
The front page of this set of issues speaks of the pursuit and capture of the Northland and the Paducah - two ships attempting to smuggle Jewish refugees into Palestine. The international attention these ... See More
1919 fight towards U.S. prohibition... New York...
Item #651179
January 24, 1919
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 14, 1919
* U.S. prohibition in California & D.C.
* No beer - liquor - alcohol
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "CALIFORNIA JOINS IN VOTE TO RATIFY DRY AMENDMENT" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the fight towards prohibition.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 22 pages, irregular along the spine, genera... See More
Elsa Einstein death... wife and cousin of Albert...
Item #651177
December 22, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 22, 1936
* Elsa Einstein death
* Wife & cousin of Albert
The top of page 27 has a one column heading: "MRS. EINSTEIN DIES; WIFE OF SCIENTIST" with subheads and photo. First report coverage of the death of Elsa Einstein, second wife and first cousin of Albert Einstein.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 56 pages, th... See More
1937 Sioux Falls S.D. powder house explosion....
Item #651176
January 1, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 1, 1937
* Sioux Falls, South Dakota
* Powder house explosion
* Robbery gone awry
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Girl, Shot by Gang, Sees It Execute Member By Dynamite Which Rocks Sioux Falls, S.D." (see) First report coverage of the Sioux Falls, South Dakota powder house blast.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the ... See More
With the original color cover....
Item #651148
January 28, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York January 28, 1911 Still has the original color cover showing two boys in a winter scene. Color back cover is for Gold Medal Flour.
The front page of this issue is a photo of "The Late Paul Morton." Also inside: "Suggestion for a Statue to be Placed in One of Our Public Parks or on the Peace building at the Hague." by Kemble. There is a photo ... See More
Charles Birger execution....
Item #651137
April 20, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 20, 1928
* Gangster Charles Birger hanging - execution
* Prohibition era bootlegger - charged w/ murder
Page 25 has a smaller one column heading: "Last Illinois Hanging Sends Birger To Doom" with subhead. (see) First report coverage the execution of Charles Birger for the murder of Mayor Joseph Adams. Always nice to have notable events in history reported... See More
"Little Rock Nine"...
Item #651122
September 3, 1957
THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL, Memphis, September 3, 1957
* Little Rock Nine - Elizabeth Eckford
* Negro students - Arkansas
* 1st Central High School entry try
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "Faubus Calls Guard, Delares Integration 'Can't Be Peaceful'" with subheads and related photo. (see) This report concern the Little Rock Nine (see hyperlink... See More
Billy Graham's NYC crusade ends...
Item #651120
September 2, 1957
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, Sept. 2, 1957
* Billy Graham ends crusade
* Times Square - NYC
The front page has a two column heading: "200,000 Hear Billy Graham At His Times Square Finale" with subhead and photo. (see) This was one of his more famous crusades.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 56 pages, binding holes along the spine, red ... See More
Wilma Rudolph wins 3rd gold medal in 1960...
Item #651117
September 9, 1960
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, September 9, 1960
* Wilma Rudolph wins record breaking 3rd gold medal
* 1960 Summer Olympics - track and field sprinter star
The sport's section (page 33) has a four column headline: "Third Gold Medal to Wilma Rudolph" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 38 pages, light toning at the margins, nice cond... See More
Washington crew wins Olympic gold in 1936....
Item #651106
August 15, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 15, 1936
* University of Washington Huskies
* Wins Olympic gold in rowing
* Famous upset vs. Nazi Germany
The sport's section (page 7) has a banner headline: "Fifth Successful Olympic Eight-Oared Rowing Title Is Captured by U. S." with subheads and 2 related photos, one showing the famous crew from the University of Washington. (see)
First report c... See More
Attempt to kill Hitler... Real life "Valkyrie" event...
Item #651104
July 27, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 27, 1944.
* re. Adolph Hitler escapes assassination plot
* Post Operation Valkyrie - Loyal aides stay put
* Joseph Goebbels speech reassuring the public
The front page has a two column heading: "Goebbels Promises Nazis New Effort Will Win" (see) Page 4 has a banner headline: "Text of Goebbels' Story of the Anti-Hitler Plot and His Plea for All-O... See More
U.S. Senate approves Blaine Act ending prohibition...
Item #651103
February 17, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 17, 1933
* 18th Amendment - prohibition
* Senate votes to repeal - 21st Amendment
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "SENATE VOTES DRY REPEAL BY CONVENTIONS IN STATES; HOUSE WILL ACT MONDAY" with subheads. Much more on page 13 including a banner headline and loads of text. (see) First report coverage on the United States Senate approv... See More
Premiere of "Back to the Future", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #651101
July 5, 1985
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 5, 1985
* Best "Back to the Future" film advertisement
* Grand Opening weekend movie premiere
* Michael J. Fox - Marty McFly - comedy
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Back to the Future" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywoo... See More
John Dillinger gang raids police station...
Item #651098
April 14, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 14, 1934
* John Dillinger gang raids police station
* Warsaw, Indiana
* Post famous escape from jail (wooden gun)
The back page has one column headlines that include: "DILLINGER RAIDS A POLICE STATION" "With Youth He Forces Warsaw, Ind., Patrolman to Take Him to Arsenal" "Killer Fails To Shoot" and more with related photo. Always nic... See More
Washington D.C. UFOs...
Item #651097
July 31, 1952
THE DETROIT NEWS, July 31, 1952
* Washington D.C. UFO Incident
* Flying Saucers ?
The front page has a one column heading: "'Flying Disks' to Fill Sky in Mid-August" and more. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 56 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, small library stamp within masthead, generally nice.... See More
75th anniversary of Battle of Gettysburg... Eternal flame...
Item #651096
July 4, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 4, 1938
* Battle of Gettysburg 75th anniversary
* Eternal flame lite (1st report)
* Franklin D. Roosevelt - FDR
The front page has a three column headline: "ROOSEVELT 'WINNING' BATTLE 'FUNDAMENTAL AS LINCOLN'S'; 150,000 ON GETTYSBURG FIELD" with subheads that include: "Peace Flame Is Lighted" and more with text of Presi... See More
Rose Gruening death... Jewish settlement founder...
Item #651095
August 1, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 1, 1934
* Jewish settlement founder Rose Gruening death
* Camp Moodna, Mountainville, New York
The top of page 17 has a one column heading: "'GRAND ST. ANGEL' IS DEAD AT CAMP" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Rose Gruening, founder of the Camp Moodna at Mountainville, New York.
Other news, sports and advertise... See More
Carl Erskine Pitches No-Hitter In 1952...
Item #651094
June 20, 1952
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, June 20, 1952
* Carl Erskine - Brooklyn Dodgers
* Throws 1st no-hitter vs. Chicago Cubs
* MLB baseball
The sport's section (page 24) has a three column heading: "Erskine Only 1 Man from Perfect Game" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 36 pages, light toning and minor wear art the margins, small library s... See More
Augusto César Sandino killed....
Item #651093
February 22, 1934
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, February 22, 1934
* Augusto César Sandino assassination
* Nicaraguan revolutionary bandit
* Latin America rebellion leader
The front page has a six column heading: "Guards Slay Sandino and Brother" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the assassination of Augusto César Sandino.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. ... See More
Battle of the Bulge....
Item #651085
January 14, 1945
THE STARS AND STRIPES, January 14, 1945
* Battle of the Bulge
* World War II - WWII
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "Germans Crumble In Belgium" (see) More inside. Nice to have in this famous military publication.
Other World War II news of the day. Complete in 16 pages, nice condition.... See More
Babe Ruth Hits Grand Slam....
Item #651081
August 8, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 8, 1929
* Graf Zeppelin starts around World flight (airship)
* Babe Ruth hits grand slam home run with nice photo
The front page has a two column headline: "ZEPPELIN OFF AT 12:40 A. M. ON FLIGHT AROUND WORLD WITH FAIR WEATHER AHEAD" with many subheads and other related reports. Continues on page 2 with related photos. (see)
The sport' secti
... See More
* Graf Zeppelin starts around World flight (airship)
* Babe Ruth hits grand slam home run with nice photo
The front page has a two column headline: "ZEPPELIN OFF AT 12:40 A. M. ON FLIGHT AROUND WORLD WITH FAIR WEATHER AHEAD" with many subheads and other related reports. Continues on page 2 with related photos. (see)
The sport' secti
Serial killer & rapist Albert Fish capture...
Item #651071
December 20, 1934
NEW YORK WORD-TELEGRAM, NYC, December 20, 1934
* re. Albert Fish captured - indicted
* Serial killer, child rapist and cannibal
* "The Boogey Man" - "Gray Man"
* "Brooklyn Vampire" - "Werewolf of Wysteria"
The top of the front page has a nice five column headline: "FISH IDENTIFIED IN GAFFNEY CASE; INDICTED AS SLAYER OF BUDD GIRL" with subh... See More
Amelia Earhart flies solo across the Atlantic...
Item #651069
May 20, 1932
THE DETROIT NEWS, May 20, 1932
* Amelia Earhart (1st stage)
* Transatlantic flight (Airplane)
* 1st woman to achieve solo (day of)
The top of the front page has a two column photo with heading: "She Is Ready for Atlantic Flight" Also a one column heading: "2 SEA FLIGHTS TO BEGIN SOON" with subhead: "Amelia Earhart Putnam Plans Solo Hop to Europe in Tiny Monop... See More
Charles Lindbergh Latin America tour ends...
Item #651053
February 14, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 14, 1928
* Charles Lindbergh & his "Spirit of St. Louis"
* "Good Will Tour" of Latin America countries
* Airplane flights end - welcome home w/ photo
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "LINDBERGH ENDS LONG TOUR BY 15 1/2 HOUR FLIGHT IN FOG FROM HAVANA TO ST. LOUIS" with subheads. (see) Lengthy 1st report cover... See More
Dramatic report of JFK's assassination...
Item #651045
November 22, 1963
THE MIAMI NEWS, Florida, Nov. 22, 1963
* Terrific issue for display
* JFK John F. Kennedy assassination
I believe this to be an "extra" edition put out very quickly to announce: "KENNEDY SLAIN" "Johnson Our President" in huge letters on the front page, as the pagination implies this is a complete issue with pages 1-4, although the "regular"... See More
Ben Hogan wins 1951 Masters golf tournament
Item #651043
April 9, 1951
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 9, 1951
* Ben Hogan wins Masters Tournament
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia
The sport's section (page 32) has a banner headline: "Hogan Captures Masters Golf for First Time, Beating Reigel by 2 Strokes" with subheads, photo and scores. First report coverage on Ben Hogan winning the 1951 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia. Always nice t... See More
Siege of Madrid begins in 1936...
Item #651042
November 10, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 10, 1936
* Siege of Madrid Spain beginning
* Nationalists assault
* Spanish Civil War
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "REBELS SHIFT THEIR ATTACK, THREATEN MADRID IN NORTH; TRY TO CUT VALENCIA ROAD" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the beginning of the Siege of Madrid.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Com... See More
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