Historic Newspapers: New Additions

HARPER'S MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, February, 1882  This issue contains an article on: "The American Life-Saving Service" which takes 15 pages and includes 15 illustrations. The article includes descriptions of the various methods of lifesaving as well as the tools used by rescuers.
Also within this issue is: "A Clever Town Built by Quakers" referring to is Philadelphia, which includes 16 illustrations, including the boat-houses on the Schuylkill River.
Contains 150+ pages, disbound without

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 9, 1928

• Pineapple Primary in Chicago
• William Hale Thompson - Big Bill
• Gangster era elections - corruption
• Best publication to be had (very rare)

The top of the front page has a nice banner headline: "GO TO POLLS! PASTORS URGE" with subheads. (see images) More on the following pages. 
 When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activities born out of the Prohibition and Great Depression eras, no city is more in the forefront of our minds than Chicago

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, July 25, 1934

• John Dillinger death trap
• The Woman in Red (Anna Sage)

The top of page 2 has a two column heading: "Dillinger 'Girl in Red' Found; Identifies Picture in Watch" with subhead. (see image) 
Complete with all 22 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally good.

Background: On July 24, 1934, following the fatal ambush of John Dillinger outside Chicago’s Biograph Theater, wire services circulated a notable wirephoto depicting a rare item

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 21, 1979 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf) featuring a collectible print advertisement for upcoming live performances by "QUIET RIOT" at the Whiskey Go Go on one of the four pages. 
In addition to the feature concert ad, which captures the era's unique promotional graphic design and typography, the surrounding pages provide a fascinating cultural

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 22, 1979 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf) featuring a collectible print advertisement for a upcoming live concert performance by "PETER FRAMPTON" at the L.A. Forum on one of the four pages.

In addition to the feature concert ad, which captures the era's unique promotional graphic design and typography, the surrounding pages provide a fascinating

LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 26, 1978 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day premiere of  "THE BIG SLEEP" starring Robert Mitchum on one of the pages. (see images).
In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct theatrical

THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, June 1, 1938

• Lou Gehrig's 2,000th consecutive game played
• New York Yankees - MLB baseball - last full season

Page 8 has a one column heading: "Yankees Trounce red Sox, 12-5" with subhead: "Lou Gehrig Plays 2,000th Game" and box scores. (see images) He would end up playing in 2,130 straight games before ending his career due to illness.
Complete with all 14 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally good.

Background: On May 31, 1938, New York Yankees

LOS ANGELES TIMES (Calendar section only), July 17, 1986

• "Aliens" film advertisement
• Opening Day movie premiere (Eve)
• Science-fiction action horror
• Actress Sigourney Weaver

A nice issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Aliens" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry.
Page 5 of this section has a 10 x 8 1/2 inch advertisement for the opening day premiere of "ALIENS"on the following day. (see images)
A quite

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, August 23, 1926

• Chicago gangland wars
• Al 'Scarface' Capone era
• Prohibition & great depression
• Best title to be had - rare as such

The front page has a nice banner headline concerning the gangland wars in Chicago that reads: "CAPTURE SALTIS AND GANG" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display. A few related photos are on the back page.
When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activities born out of the Prohibition and Great Depression eras, no city is

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Sept. 26, 1956

• Sal "The Barber" Maglie no-hitter game
• Brooklyn Dodgers - MLB baseball
• "Dem Bums" "The Boys of Summer"

The top of the front page, above the masthead, has a banner headline: "BUMS 2ND DESPITE SAL'S NO-HITTER" with subhead and photo of Maglie. (see images) More in the sport's section with box scores. 
Complete with all 38 pages, a small very lightly inked library stamp slightly affects headline, small binding holes along the spine/1st column, generally nice.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 20, 1950

• 1st ever kidney transplant operation
• Surgery - Surgeon - Ruth Tucker

Page 30 has a somewhat discrete report with one column heading: "Kidney Transplant Reported A Success" (see image)
Complete with all 52 pages, rag edition in nice condition.

Background: In June of 1950, Dr. Richard Lawler made medical history at Little Company of Mary Hospital in Evergreen Park, Illinois, by performing the world's very first human kidney transplant. Operating on Ruth Tucker—a

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 11, 1976

• Communist Party of Thailand coup
• re. Thammasat University massacre

The front page has a one column heading: "Thai Regime Tries to Blame Coup Brutality on Reds" and related photo. (see images) 
Complete 1st section only with all 24 pages, nice condition.

Background: The 1976 Thailand Coup stands as one of the most violent and starkly ideological turning points in modern Southeast Asian history, distinguished by its sudden termination of Thailand's brief three-year

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, June 15, 1676

• Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
• Hold something in your hands from the 17th century
• Unique gift idea for that history buff

This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As was the case with most newspapers of the 17th century, this is complete as a single sheet, measuring 6 1/2 by 10 3/4

LOS ANGELES TIMES (calendar section only), May 16, 1985

• Madonna "Queen of Pop" - Virgin Tour
• Singer - songwriter - actress & more

Page 10 has a 7 x 4 inch notice for a TV special that night on the recent phenomenon of "Madonna Mania." The photo of Madonna here was her iconic "Like a Virgin" album cover image.
Complete Calendar section only with all 12 pages, nice condition.

Background: This rare May 16, 1985 Los Angeles Times "Calendar" section display ad captures a singular moment in pop

THE POST-BOY, London, July 2, 1720

• Nice masthead engravings
• early 18th century original

One of my favorite 18th century newspapers with the two nice engravings in the masthead, plus the very decorative first letter in the text (see). Various European reports. 
Single sheet, 8 1/2 by 14 1/8 inches, in very nice, displayable condition.

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Nov. 18, 1700

• Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
• From the turn of the 18th century
• Unique gift idea for that history buff

This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As was the case with most newspapers of the 17th century, this is complete as a single sheet, measuring 6 1/2 by 10 3/4 inches and printed

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 6, 1686

• Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
• Hold something original from the 17th century
• Unique gift idea for that history buff

This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As was the case with most newspapers of the 17th century, this is complete as a single sheet, measuring 6 1/2 by 10 3/4 inches

THE POST BOY, London, Dec. 1, 1716 This was one of the prominent early newspapers published in London during the late 17th and early 18th centuries.
It began publication in 1695, & was a single-sheet folio newspaper, printed on both sides, carrying a mix of foreign news (especially European wars, treaties, and royal affairs), English news, advertisements, & legal notices.
A prime & displayable feature is the ornate, decorative masthead, which includes engravings of a post boy (messenger on

Original vintage newspaper leafs from the Los Angeles Times Calendar section dated Oct. 14, 1990 consists of eight complete pages (four double-sided sheets on two single leafs) featuring a collectible editorial by Steve Hochman on the hip hop rapper "L.L. COOL J" with photo. (see images)
In addition to the featured editorial which captures the era's unique promotional graphic design and typography, the surrounding pages provide a fascinating cultural snapshot of late 20th-century entertainment.

THE BOSTON DAILY GLOBE, Aug. 9, 1945

• Russia declares war on Japan
• Hiroshima, Japan atomic bombing

Very late in the war, in fact less than a week before Japan surrendered, Russia declared war on Japan, noted here in banner Headline: "RED ARMY STRIKES" with subhead. 
And a smaller two column heading reads: "200,000 Believed Dead in Inferno that Vaporized City of Hiroshima" with related map. (see images)
Incomplete issue containing 12 of the 22 pages, a little wear along the central fold and

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Sept. 3, 1956

• "The Clinton 12" high school integration
• Clinton, Tennessee Negroes desegregation
• "Brown v. Board of Education" aftermath

The front page has a two column heading: "National Guardsmen Take Over in Strife-Hit Clinton" with subhead and photo. (see images) Lengthy coverage continues on page 2 with another related photo.
Complete with 34 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally good.

background: In 1956, Clinton, Tennessee, became a historic

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 24, 1930

• Chicago gangland wars
• Guyon's Paradise Ballroom bombing
• Al 'Scarface' Capone era
• Prohibition & great depression
• Best title to be had - rare as such

The front page has a great banner headline concerning the gangland wars in Chicago that reads: "BOMB DANCE HALL; 40 PERILED" with subhead. (see images) Nice for display.
When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activities born out of the Prohibition and Great Depression eras, no city is more in

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, May 17, 1677

• Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
• Hold something in your hands from the 17th century
• Unique gift idea for that history buff

This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As was the case with most newspapers of the 17th century, this is complete as a single sheet, measuring 6 1/2 by 10 3/4

THE DETROIT NEWS, Sept. 18, 1922

• Laying the cornerstone for the Detroit Masonic Temple
• Best publication to be had ? - Masons - Free Masonry

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "CORNER STONE OF TEMPLE LAID" with subheads. (see images) Lengthy text continues on page 2 with related image. Probably only reported extensively in a Detroit publication, very rare as such. 
Complete with all 32 pages, light toning and some wear at the margins, generally good.

Note: This issue comes with a

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Aug. 25, 1897

• Klondike Gold Rush
• Yukon - Alaska - Canada

The top of a front page column has reports on the Klondike gold rush, with: "CRAZE CONTINUES"and subheads. (see images)
Complete in 4 pages, two library stamps at the top, good condition.

Background: On August 20, 1897, the Klondike Gold Rush reached a historic tipping point as thousands of prospectors ("stampeders") swarmed the Seattle waterfront to board heavily overloaded steamships like the Willamette,

LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 21, 1995 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf) featuring a collectible print advertisement for upcoming live theatrical performances by "STOMP" at Veterans Wadsworth Theater on one of the four pages.

In addition to the feature concert ad, which captures the era's unique promotional graphic design and typography, the surrounding pages provide a fascinating

DAILY NEWS, New York City, May 18, 1998

• Davis Wells pitches a "Perfect Game"
• New York Yankees MLB baseball pitcher
• First Yankee since Don Larsen's famous one
• They unbelievably went to the same high school

This 48-page tabloid-sized newspaper has a unusual foldout front page which includes the front and back leafs of this issue.
The headline reads: "PERFECT GAME!" in bold letters within a photo of David Wells being carried off the field after the game. Very nice for display. Much more inside. Great

HARPER'S WEEKLY (single print), New York, April 26, 1873  This authentic, stand-alone, full-page woodcut engraving features Winslow Homer's powerful illustration, "The Wreck of the 'Atlantic'—Cast Up by the Sea," from an original April 26, 1873 issue of Harper's Weekly.

The significance of this print lies in its visceral depiction of one of the worst maritime disasters of the nineteenth century. On April 1, 1873, the ocean liner RMS Atlantic struck a submerged rock off the coast of Nova

THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, June 19, 1989  The front page photo of this issue shows "150 Years of Baseball - A fond, reflective look at the game that grew into a national pastime."
Additional content within this issue relates to Baseball Hall of Famers including: Babe Ruth, Jackie Robinson, Walter Johnson, Lou Gehrig, and much more. Yet another article tells of the development and progression of Little League Baseball, and its roots in Williamsport, PA.
Certainly the premier

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 3, 1969

• Charles Manson murders - Sharon Tate
• Tex Watson - Spahn Ranch

On the front page of section 2 (page 29) has a two column heading: "3 Suspects in Tate Case Tied to Guru and 'Family'," with related photos. Early reporting on the arrests regarding the infamous Hollywood area murders led by Charles Mansion.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day are found throughout. 
Complete in 96 pages, minor margin wear, a small archival mend on page 2 near the

BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, Dec. 13 & 30, 1939 (2-issue set)  This pair of late December 1939 issues highlights the national frenzy surrounding the release of Gone With the Wind. Page 19 of the December 13 issue features a prominent photo of Vivien Leigh as Scarlett O'Hara leading up to the film's premiere. In the December 30 issue, page 5 of Section 3 includes an article focusing on Clark Gable's iconic portrayal of Rhett Butler, illustrated with a photo of Gable and Leigh embracing in a scene

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 14, 1939  Page 3 features a notable science report under the column heading: "EINSTEIN SOLVES ONE OF SCIENCE'S GREAT PUZZLES", which is timed with the eve of his 60th birthday. The article details famed physicist Albert Einstein announcing his work on a Unified Field Theory—a single mathematical concept aiming to unite gravitation, magnetism, and matter into one overarching law governing the material universe.

The historical significance of this issue centers on

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 17, 2005 (Front and California sections)

• Fiftieth Disneyland birthday celebration.
• Celebrating Walt Disney

Section B has frontpage and B5-B6 day of coverage of Disneyland's 5oth birthday celebration including: "A Park With a Powerful Spell", "One Park Led to a Whole New World" and "Putting Mouse Ears on America".  Additionally, there is a timeline of "50 years at Disneyland".  This Los Angeles Times give premium day of coverage in the title which is local to

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, June 6, 1928  The ftpg. has a nice photo captioned "Amelia M. Earhart and Wilmer Stultz" and headed: "Gale Prevents Girl's Start on Sea Flight", with a related article.
After weather & other complications Earhart would fly the Atlantic on June 17 becoming the first woman to do so.
Complete in 30 pages, very nice condition for the era. Would be great for framing.

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE TIMES, Pennsylvania, June 22, 1939  The sports page has a significant report in the world of baseball history with one column heads noting: "Gehrig Says He Will Fight Off Paralysis" "Lou Afflicted With Hardening of Tissues and Muscles in the Spinal Region" "Slowed His Reflexes".
The text includes: "...He has gradually resigned himself to the realization that his baseball career has ended...'Going to the Mayo Clinic was the best move I ever made..." with much more, including

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 13, 1932

• New York Yankees opening day game
• Babe Ruth's famous HR swing photo
• MLB - Major League Baseball

The sport's section (page 13) has a banner headline: "Ruth and Byrd Hit Two Homers Apiece as Yanks Defeat Athletics in Opener" with subheads, box scores and 2 related photos, one showing Babe Ruth's famous swing of the bat. This was the opening day game for the 1932 baseball season.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day.
Forty pages, a few cutouts throughout

THE ANTIGALLICAN MONITOR & ANTI-CORSICAN CHRONICLE, London, Oct. 20, 1811  Published by Lewis Goldsmith, of Portuguese-Jewish extraction. Previous to publishing this newspaper he spent much time in France acting as a "secret agent" to Napoleon, including efforts to kidnap King Louis XVIII. Goldsmith escaped to England in 1809 & by 1811 he founded this newspaper (subsequently known as the British Monitor, which advocated tyrannicide) through which he denounced the French Revolution.
The front

THE TIMES, London, England, October 19, 1888   "Jack the Ripper" reports were common in the latter half of 1888, capturing the interest of people on both sides of the Atlantic as evidenced by the reports in many newspapers in the United States. It was the international "sensation" of the era, and a case which was never conclusively solved. Not surprisingly, issues of the respected "Times" newspaper from London are the most sought after, being the primary source for Jack the Ripper reports.
Page

THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., May 5, 1853  This newspaper is forever linked to the best-selling novel of the 19th century: "Uncle Tom's Cabin", for the book was originally released as a 40 week serial in this anti-slavery newspaper beginning in June, 1851. It was the newspaper's publisher who encouraged Stowe to produce the work in book form, and it is common consensus that the book had much to do with popularizing sentiment which lead to the Civil War.
So it is not surprising that page 3

LOS ANGLES TIMES, May 27, 1987

• Larry Bird's "The Steal" - Boston Celtics vs. Detroit Pistons
• NBA Eastern Conference Playoff Finals

The top of the front page of the sport's section has a heading: "Bird's Soaring Theft, Assist Stagger the Pistons, 108-107" with photo. (see images)
Complete with all sections (80 pages), great condition.

background: Larry Bird’s legendary steal occurred in Game 5 of the 1987 Eastern Conference Finals between the Boston Celtics and Detroit Pistons on May 19, 1987.

KA ELELE (The Messenger). Honolulu, Oahu, Sept. 24, 1846. Buke 2 (Vol. 2), Pepa (no.) 12.   This is an exceptionally scarce original Hawaiian-language newspaper published during the constitutional era of the Kingdom of Hawaii. Edited under the direction of Rev. Richard Armstrong, Ka Elele ranks among the earliest and most important newspapers printed for Native Hawaiian readers. Appearing at a time when Hawaii possessed one of the world's highest literacy rates, the newspaper served as a

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 11, 1985

• Coca-Cola Company announces "Coke Classic"
• Infamous corporate change failure - blunder

The bottom of the front page has a three column heading: "Coca-Cola to Bring Back 'the Real Thing'" with lead-in: "'Classic' to Be Sold Along With Widely Resisted New Formula" First report coverage continues inside with related photo. (see images)

I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.

Complete with all sections

THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Sept. 8, 1975

• Jimmy Hoffa's disappearance

• American Labor Union leader - Teamsters
• 1/2-page KISS concert ad - and another small mention

The front page teases the lengthy article within: "The Billion-Dollar Reason for Hoffa's Disappearance" with a photo of Jimmy Hoffa as well.

Pages 6 and 7 are entirely taken up with the article, a detailed account concerning the missing labor union leader. Page 141 has a 1/2-page advertisement for their upcoming performance/concert

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., November 3, 1956

• "Wizard of OZ" movie classic
• Debuts on television - TV in color
• Judy Garland - Dorothy Gale
• Ruby slippers turn red for 1st time

Page 21 has a historic advertisement in television history for debut of the iconic movie "Wizard of OZ" This advertisement measures 8 1/2 x 7 1/2 inches. The 1939 movie was a somewhat failure in theaters at the time of it's release and only became a family favorite when it began airing on television with the first showing on

NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 22, 1871

• Death of Charles Babbage - English polymath
• "The father of the Computer" inventor

Among the many front page reports is a very small, inconspicuous, and seemingly innocuous report of the death of a man named Charles Babbage. But there is much significance to this man.

Charles Babbage was an English mathematician, inventor, and mechanical engineer whose designs anticipated the fundamental principles of the modern computer nearly a century before electronic computing

USA TODAY, April 24, 1985

• Coca-Cola Company announces "New Coke"
• Infamous corporate change failure - blunder

The bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "Coke sweetens the pop" and the top of page 4 of the 'Money section' has a another heading that reads: "'New Coke' blitz starts" and related photo. (see images)

I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.

Complete with all four sections (40 pages), great condition.

PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Nov. 3, 1862  The most noteworthy article is found on page 4 headed: "Free Colored Emigrants" which is a letter from free Washington, D.C. blacks to President Abraham Lincoln in which they plead that he follow-through on his promise to provide, upon his own recommendation made in August, a new homeland in South America.
The letter includes in part: "Many of us, acting upon your promise to send us so soon as one hundred families were ready, having sold our furniture, have

LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 19, 1980

• Dolly Parton's "9 to 5" American comedy film
• "Raging Bull" - Robert De Niro - Jake LaMotta
• Grand Opening Day movie premiere advertisements

A terrific issue on the premieres of the motion picture hits "9 to 5" and "Raging Bull" and perhaps no better newspaper could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime publication. (see images)

Note: Where else might one find authentic, poster-size

TELEVISION TIMES from the Sunday edition of the Los Angeles Times, Aug. 31, 1986

• "The Oprah Winfrey Show" promotional ad (premiere)

This insert acts like a TV Guide for the following week in the Los Angeles area with a front cover notice on the upcoming "Jerry Lewis Telethon" which was televised the following day on Sept. 1, 1986. 
But page 3 has a very notable promotional advertisement on the upcoming premiere of "THE OPRAH WINFREY SHOW" which was to begin on Sept. 8, 1986. Great to have from

Sunday CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, March 19, 1989

• The birth of West Coast "gangsta rap"
• Dre. Dre - Eazy-E & more - N.W.A.
• Rappers music - anti-police lyrics

Often revered as the undisputed "bible" of Hollywood, the Sunday Calendar section occupied a rare space in journalism where a single publication could simultaneously dictate global entertainment trends and govern the inner workings of show business. Today, physical copies are an absolute rarity, largely because they were