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Item #545682
October 18, 1942
PM SUNDAY, New York, N.Y., dated October 18, 1942.
Headlines on the frontpage read "U.S. Troops Land 800 Mi. So. of Dakar" "No Big Scale Battle On Guadalcanal Yet -- But Attack Is 'Serious'" "10 men Can Load The Gun To Kill The Poll Tax!" "Nazis Gain At Stalingrad" "Inside War Prisons". The paper features other war news and stories of the day.... See More
Carole Lombard...
Item #545679
January 25, 1942
PM SUNDAY, New York, N.Y., dated January 25, 1942.
Headlines on the frontpage read "Naval Battle! U.S. Blasts 3 Jap Ships" "Soviets Smash Toward Latvia" "Carole Lombard's Last Movie - Exclusive Preview" (this is published just a week after her death). The paper features other war news and stories of the day.
This is a complete issue in two-sections and is in n... See More
Item #545675
January 04, 1942
PM SUNDAY, New York, N.Y., dated January 4, 1942.
Headlines on the frontpage read "FDR, Churchill Name United Command: Allies Give Wavell High Command In Pacific - Chiang Supreme in China, Thailand, Indo-China; Hart Heads Fleets; Brett 2d to Wavell". The paper features other war news and stories of the day.
This is a complete issue in two-sections and is in nice condition; see ph... See More
Item #545635
December 20, 1942
PM SUNDAY, New York, N.Y., dated December 20, 1942.
Headlines on the frontpage read "A-B-C Coupons Good for 3 Gallons Monday" "Why We Must Feed and Clothe Post-War Europe" "Russians Gain 30 Miles in Don Drive" "Price Boosters Set to Cash In On Henderson Quitting". The paper features other war news and stories of the day.
This is a complete issue and ... See More
Item #545634
December 13, 1942
PM SUNDAY, New York, N.Y., dated December 13, 1942.
Headlines on the frontpage read "Mass Drafting of Married Men to Start in Spring""Axis Developing Tunisian Attack" "Russians Break Nazi Line West of Rzhev". The paper features other war news and stories of the day.
This is a complete issue and is in nice condition; see photo for additional details.... See More
Item #545630
December 27, 1942
PM SUNDAY, New York, N.Y., dated December 27, 1942.
Headlines on the frontpage read "Stalin Calls For More Guerilla Help In Ukraine" "Canned Goods Rationing Forecast for February" " British Eighth Army Gains 50 More Miles". The paper features other war news and stories of the day.
This is a complete issue and is in nice condition; see photo for additional deta... See More
Item #545626
September 15, 1942
PM DAILY, New York, N.Y., dated September 15, 1942.
Headlines on the frontpage read "The Truth About Axis Plotting in Argentia - Including a Digest of the Book President Castillo Suppressed" "Stalingrad Defenders Beat Off Nazis in 20th Day of Battle" "Truman Tells Army: Quit Explaining - and Make Better Planes". The paper features other war news and stories of th... See More
Item #545624
November 29, 1942
PM DAILY, New York, N.Y., dated December 29, 1942.
Headlines on the frontpage read "Wallace's Post-War World: Jobs for All and World Council to Preserve Peace" "Food Run on Despite No-Hoarding Plea" "Russians Surge On; Bypass Important Railway Center" "Allies Setting Up Court to Try Nazi Leaders After War". The paper features other war news ... See More
Hitler in Africa - Italy Next?... Guadalcanal...
Item #545621
November 06, 1942
PM DAILY, New York, N.Y., dated November 6, 1942.
Headlines on the frontpage read "Total Defeat Threatens Hitler In Africa - Italy Next?" with other articles "U.S. Forces Start New offensive on Guadalcanal". The paper features other war news and stories of the day.
This is a complete issue and is in nice condition; see photo for additional details.... See More
Item #545619
November 08, 1942
PM SUNDAY, New York, N.Y., dated November 8, 1942.
Headlines on the frontpage read "Mussolini Isn't Champ Any More - Rommel's Army Outruns the Italians" "Army Fires Coughlin's N.Y. Agent" " Indicted Aide of Viereck Uses Army Frank to Attack U.S. War Leaders". The paper features other war news and stories of the day.
This is a complete issue and is in nice cond... See More
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Item #545596
January 01, 1969
"ARKANSAS GAZETTE--The Early Years 1819-1866", by Margaret Ross, (1969). Hardbound with dust jacket, 428 pgs.
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Item #545595
January 01, 1946
"C. P. SCOTT 1846-1932--The Making of The 'Manchester Guardian' " (1946). Hardbound with dust jacket, 250 pgs.
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Item #545594
January 01, 1947
"PARIS HERALD, The Incredible Newspaper", by Al Laney (1947). Hardbound, 334 pgs.
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Item #545539
January 01, 1967
"NEWSPAPERS ON THE MINNESOTA FRONTIER 1849-1860" by George S. Hage (1967) Hardbound with dust jacket, 176 pgs.
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Item #545538
January 01, 1977
THE PRESS, POLITICS, AND PATRONAGE - The American Government's Use of Newspapers 1789-1875" by Culver Smith. Hardbound with dust jacket, 350 pgs.
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Item #545535
January 01, 1971
PERIODICAL PUBLICATIONS - A Bibliography of Bibliographies - Volume Two", by Theodore Besterman (1971) Hardbound 270 pgs.
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Item #545534
January 01, 1977
'RELIGIOUS NEWSPAPERS IN THE OLD NORTHWEST TO 1861 - A History, Bibliography & Record of Opinion", by Wesley Norton, (1977) Hardbound with dust jacket, 196 pgs.
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Item #545533
January 01, 1986
"THE PAPER - The Life & Death of the New York Herald Tribune", by Richard Kluger. (1986) Hardbound with dust jacket, 800 pgs.
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Item #545532
January 01, 1981
"BOOM TOWN NEWSPAPERS - Journalism on the Rocky Mountain Mining Frontier, 1859-1881", by David Fridtjof Halaas (1981) hardback with dust jacket, 146 pgs.
Aero Record Set..
Item #545529
October 17, 1922
THE CLEVELAND NEWS, from Cleveland, OH, dated October 17, 1922.
* Aero Record Set
The front page features the report of Liet. F.L. Maughan who set the record at flying 248 miles an hour in his bi-plane at Mt. Clemens, Michigan. Included is a photo of his plane and Liet Maughan holding his lucky rabbit foot. Also are articles on "U.S. Dirigible C2 Burns; Seven Are Hurt"; "May B... See More
Item #545525
November 04, 1923
THE CLEVELAND SUNDAY NEWS-LEADER, from Cleveland, OH, dated November 4, 1923.
* 'Von Knilling Has Fallen' is rumor
This features a banner headline "BAVARIANS READY TO MARCH" with a subhead "'Von Knilling Has Fallen,' Is Berlin Rumor - Munich Says Fascisti Threaten Advance".
This is a complete issue, is browned at the edges and is also chipping at the edges/corners.
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Woodrow Wilson to be Buried...
Item #545514
February 05, 1924
THE KANSAS CITY JOURNAL, from Kansas City, MO, dated February 5, 1924.
The front page features a three-line, two-column wide headline "WOODROW WILSON TO BE BURIED WITH SIMPLE CEREMONY" with a subhead "Former President Wished It So; Weeks Offers Arlington, But Is Refused; Coolidge and Taft to Represent Government". Also on the front page is a poem entitled "The Warrior P... See More
John Glenn... Winston Churchill...
Item #545509
November 30, 1961
THE DETROIT NEWS, from Detroit, Michigan, dated November 30, 1961.
* Glenn to Orbit
* Life with Sir Winston
The three-line, two-column headline is "Glenn to Orbit Next Month If Capsule Is Ok'd" and features a column wide photo of John H. Glenn Jr. Another front page article is "Col. Glenn Is Pleased, Confident". There are related inside stories also. Also featured is a &... See More
Willie Mays personal racial issue...
Item #545506
November 15, 1957
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, November 15, 1957
* Willie Mays personal racial issue
* Queen Elizabeth II fashion statement
The front page features an article "William Mays Gets Home as 'Frisco Goes to Bat" in which racial issues came to play in his purchasing of a home. A picture of the home and Willie Mays and his wife are also featured on the front of the issue. Oth... See More
6 found guilty...
Item #545408
February 16, 1954
THE DETROIT NEWS, from Detroit, Michigan, dated February 16, 1954.
* 6 Found Guilty
* Michigan Communist
The large, bold banner headline reads "6 REDS GUILTY!" with a sub column headline of "Jury Takes 6 Hours to Decide" in this Michigan Communist leaders trial.
This is a complete 44 page issue does have a small archival mend to the front page upper left spine, other... See More
Inauguration Number..... Woodrow Wilson.... In Two Parts.....
Item #177366
March 08, 1913
HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated March 8, 1913.
This issue has a color cover sheet over it. Also, this issue is in two parts which are separate from each other looking like two separate issues. They each have a front page and are about the length of a full issue. The front page of the first part has an article called "Public Service and Public Journals."
In the first part... See More
Item #177688
March 01, 1913
HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated March 1, 1913.
This issue has a color cover sheet over it. The front page of this issue has a photo called "Mrs. Cleveland's Second Marriage."
In this issue there are two letters, one called "To William H. Taft: Good Morning" and the other is called "To William H. Taft: Good Evening." The double page illustration is of ... See More
Item #177363
February 22, 1913
HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated February 22, 1913.
This issue has a color cover sheet over it. The front page of this issue has a photo called "William Jennings Bryan."
In this issue there is an article with illustrations called "The High Cost of Being Citified" by Robert Sloss. The double page illustration is of "Every Cloud has a Silver Lining" by A... See More
Cover by Sandberg...
Item #177687
February 15, 1913
HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated February 15, 1913.
While this issue does not have the outer color wrapper by Sandberg, the front page of this issue does have the photo: "The New Executive Secretary", by Valentine Sandberg.
In this issue there is a photo called "Trying for an Unsinkable Lifeboat." The double page is a photo spread of "The Most Extraordinary... See More
Item #177686
February 08, 1913
HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated February 8, 1913.
This issue has a color cover sheet over it. The front page of this issue has a photo called "The Enchanted City."
In this issue there is an article and illustrations of "The Making of a Salon Picture" and the double page illustration is called "When Irishmen Ruled Ireland." There is also a photo spread... See More
Item #177685
February 01, 1913
HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated February 1, 1913.
This issue has a color cover sheet over it. The front page of this issue has a photo called "A Wedding of National Interest."
In this issue there is an article and illustrations of "The Site for the Lincoln Memorial" by James Barnes. The double page illustration is called "A City Gate that Covers Eighty Acr... See More
Chicago Industrial Series....
Item #177684
January 25, 1913
HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated January 25, 1913.
This issue has a color cover sheet over it. The front page of this issue has a photo called "The Next President of France."
In this issue there is an article and photo of "Chicago as a Financial Center" by Thaddeus S. Dayton and "Chicago as a Distributing Point"; "Our New Industrial Conservation&q... See More
Item #177683
January 18, 1913
HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated January 18, 1913.
This issue has a color cover sheet over it. The front page of this issue has a photo called "America's Greatest Automobile Show."
In this issue there is an article and photo of "Seeking a Famous Trophy" by William Inglis. There are several photo spreads, one called "Plays and Players" and another calle... See More
Item #177682
January 04, 1913
HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated January 4, 1913.
This issue has a color cover sheet over it. The front page of this issue has an illustration called "Here At Last, But It Took Time to Bring It" by Kemble.
In this issue there is an article and photo of "General Homer Lea" by Charles E. Van Loan. There is a full page illustration called "Father Time: 'Humph!... See More
400th anniversary of Guatemala is celebrated...
Item #544996
July 25, 1924
EL IMPARCIAL, Guatemala, July 25, 1924
* Guatemala newspaper celebrating 400 years of the founding of the country...
* Mesia is the first governor : Hernando Cortes...
See the photo for the terrific broadside-like front page, celebrating the 400th anniversary of Pedro de Alvarado y Mesia's founding of Guatemala, with a portrait of him.
Mesia was a professional soldier ... See More
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Item #544769
January 01, 1983
"SUPERSTITION AND THE PRESS", by Curtis D. MacDougall (1983) paperback, 616 pgs. It includes chapters on horoscopes, astrologers, prophecy, doomsday, fortune telling, spiritualism, ghosts, poltergeists & exorcism, and much more.
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Item #544757
January 01, 1950
"HORACE GREELEY - Voice Of The People", by William Harlan Hale, (1950) 376 pgs.
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Item #544756
January 01, 1972
"LUCE AND HIS EMPIRE", by W. A. Swanberg, (1972) 530 pgs. with dust jacket
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Item #544755
January 01, 1995
"A GOOD LIFE - Newspapering and Other Adventures", by Ben Bradlee, (1995), 514 pgs., with dust jacket
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Item #544754
January 01, 1981
"THE HEARSTS, FAMILY AND EMPIRE - The Later Years", by Lindsay Chaney and Michael Cieply (1981) 410 pgs., with dust jacket.
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Item #544753
January 01, 1984
"THE THOMSON EMPIRE - The First Fifty Years", by Susan Goldenberg (1984). 260 pgs., with dust jacket.
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Item #544752
January 01, 1954
PAPERS & ADDRESSES OF WILLIAM WATTS BALL - THE EDITOR AND THE REPUBLIC", edited by Anthony Harrigan, (1954) 210 pgs., with dust jacket.
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Item #544750
January 01, 1985
"RALPH INGERSOLL - A Biography", by Roy Hoopes (1985) Ingersoll was involved in the creation of "The New Yorker", "Fortune" "Life" and the newspaper "PM". With dust jacket.
Industrial Series....
Item #177004
December 28, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 28, 1912
This issue is an Industrial Issue and has a color cover sheet over it. The front page of this issue has a photo called "A Recent Ceremony at the Vatican."
In this issue there is an illustration called "Mere Man and the Suffragette" by Kemble. There are photos of "Strange Air and Sea Craft from Europe" and there ar... See More
Item #177003
December 21, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 21, 1912
This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "Whitelaw Reid."
In this issue there is a photo spread of "'Tally-Ho!' In Darkest Africa" and "Plays and Players." There is a full page illustration called "The Advance Guard of the Feast" by Walter Big... See More
Christmas issue....
Item #177681
December 14, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 14, 1912 (with color cover) This issue is a Christmas issue and has a color cover sheet over it. The front page of this issue has an illustration called "A National Calamity."
In this issue there are many short stories and illustrations including "Stories of the Christ-Child" by Charles Johnston; "Treasure Trove" by Madison Cawein ... See More
Item #177680
December 07, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 7, 1912
This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "A Snap-Shot From the Balkans."
In this issue there is an illustration called "The Woes of a President-Elect" by C. J. Budd. There are photos of "The War in the Near East" and a photo of "A Battle Photograph fr... See More
Item #177679
November 30, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 30, 1912 This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has an illustration called "'Good-by, Ambassador, We Are Sorry to Have You Leave Us" by C. J. Budd.
In this issue there is an illustration called "Lost Ball: Penalty--One Omelet!" by Kemble. The double page illustration is called "The Deat... See More
Humpty Dumpty...
Item #177678
November 23, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 23, 1912 This issue has a color cover. The front page is a photo of: "Britain's New Ambassador."
In this issue there is an illustration called "Humpty Dumpty sat on the wall. Humpty Dumpty had a bad fall. All the ex-bosses And Bully Moose men, Can never put Humpty up again." by Kemble. There is a photo spread called "... See More
Item #177345
November 16, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 16, 1912
This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "The War in the Near East."
In this issue there is an illustration called "The Elephant: 'Well, You've Helped Rip Me Apart and 'Downed' Yourself! Now I Hope You're Satisfied'" by Kemble. There is an article... See More
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