Historic Newspapers: New Additions

LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 21, 1980

* Best "The Empire Strikes Back" premiere advertisement
* Star Wars: Episode V - Grand Opening Day premiere 

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Empire Strikes Back" 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.

Background: An original May 21, 1980 issue of the Los Angeles Times holds exceptional rarity and historical…

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…

PM's WEEKLY, December 7, 1941 

* Dated on the day of the attack on Pearl Harbor

The front page has a heading that reads: "Vichy Backs Japan Against U.S.A." with coverage on page 3. (see images) Nice to have a publication with the "Dec. 7th" date and having a front page heading regarding the tensions between the United States and Japan.  
Complete with all 32 pages, tabloid size, good condition.

Background: This December 7, 1941 edition of the short-lived, anti-fascist New York tabloid PM—renowned…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 31, 1936 

* Harvard University Tercentenary celebration
* Albert Einstein amongst many others - "Macroscope"

The top of the front page has a two column heading: "'Macroscope' of 72 United Brains To Examine Mankind at Harvard" with subhead. (see images) 
Complete with all 32 pages, light toning at the margins, some mending along the margins of a few inside pages, generally good.

Background: The August 30, 1936, New York Times article by Pulitzer Prize-winning science…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 2, 1986

* Aeroméxico Flight 498 collision disaster
* Cerritos, Los Angeles neighborhood crash
* McDonnell Douglas DC-9 & Piper Cherokee

The top of the front page has two column headline: "Light Plane's Pilot Had Heart Attack Before Collision" with subhead and related photo. (see images) Much more on a few inside pages.
Complete with all sections (70+ pages), nice condition.

Background: The 1986 Cerritos mid-air collision stands as one of the most remarkable and pivotal…

THE GREENSBORO PATRIOT, N.C May 24, 1937
 
* John D. Rockefeller death
* Oil tycoon (nice headline w/ photos)

The top of the front page has a three column headline: "John D. Rockefeller, Sr. Giant In U. S. Business, Dies In Florida Home" with subhead and photo. (see images)
Complete with all 10 pages, light toning, good condition.

Background: John D. Rockefeller was the calculated architect of the American oil industry, a man whose legacy is defined by the tension between his ruthless pursuit of…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 14, 1980 (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 "PAUL ANKA" at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas 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…

This original vintage newspaper leaf from the Los Angeles Times Calendar section dated April 22, 1979 consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf) featuring a collectible profile by Terry Atkinson on "VAN HALEN" with heading: "Van Halen Revitalizes Hard Rock" and photo on one of the pages. (see images)

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, April 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 performances at the "WORLD'S GREATEST FUNK FESTIVAL" at the Los Angeles Coliseum 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…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 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 musical performances of Andrew Lloyd Webber's "EVITA" at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion 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…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 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), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day release of  "THE DARK" on one of the pages. (see images).
In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct theatrical promotional graphics and classic key…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 21, 1988 (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 performance by "MONSTER OF ROCK" featuring Van Halen, Metallica, Scorpions amongst others at Giants Stadium in  on one of the four pages. 

In addition to the feature concert ad, which captures the era's unique promotional graphic design and…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 9, 1986 (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 release of  "KNIGHTS OF THE CITY" on one of the pages. (see images).
In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct theatrical promotional graphics and…

NEW YORK TIMES, June 27, 1861  Page 4 has a great article: "Abraham Lincoln, LL.D." which begins: "The Trustees of Columbia College, at their Annual Commencement...most happily struck the chord of public feeling, by conferring on Abraham Lincoln the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws...", an interesting fact unknown to many.
Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "THE GREAT REVOLT" "Conflicts With the Rebels" "The United States Forces Victorious" "General Scott's Plans for…

This original vintage newspaper leaf from the Los Angeles Times Calendar section dated Aug. 12, 1979 consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf) featuring a collectible editorial by Richard Meltzer on the rock band "KISS" with photo. (see images)
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 snapshot of late 20th-century entertainment. Printed…

THE WEEKLY RECORDER, Chillicothe, Ohio, July 11, 1815  

* Very early & rare for the state of Ohio

This was one of Ohio's most important frontier and early statehood communities. Chillicothe served as the capital of the Ohio Territory and later the state itself for several periods between 1803 and 1812, making it a center of politics, commerce, and communication in the Old Northwest.
Published during the early 19th century, the Weekly Recorder was part of the rapidly expanding newspaper culture…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 19, 1939

* Donn Fendler goes missing
* Mount Katahdin in Maine
* Rye, New York 12 year old boy 

The top of 20 has a small one column heading: "Rye Boy Lost On Climb" with subhead. (see images)
 I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 40 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.

Background: The disappearance and survival of…

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1781

* Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis
* Surrender at Yorktown VA Virginia
* Revolutionary War from the enemy

Certainly the most historic report in this issue--and perhaps in any issue from the Revolutionary War--is that near the back of the issue under the "Historical Chronicle". It begins with an editorial comment: "Gen. Washington's letter to the President of Congress on the surrender of the British army under Lord Cornwallis is truly…

THE INDEPENDENT GAZETTEER; OR THE CHRONICLE OF FREEDOM, Philadelphia, May 26, 1787  

* Constitutional Convention begins
* George Washington elected president 

An exceedingly historic issue as this newspaper reports the formal beginning of the Constitutional Convention--terrific to have in a newspaper from the city where these notable proceedings were held.
As such, this is likely the first newspaper to report this event, which significantly includes the election of George Washington as its…

NEW YORK TIMES, April 11, 1868  

* President Andrew Johnson
* Reconstruction era impeachment trial

The top of the first column has heads: "IMPEACHMENT" "The Opening Argument for the Defense Concluded" and more, with the text taking the entire front page and half of the back page.
Eight pages, very nice condition.

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1776  

* American Independence
* John Hancock (July, 1776)
* Great month & Year to have

It is rare to find newspapers or magazines with the magical date of "July, 1776". Here is one.
The first article is: "Debate on the American Restraining Bill" with has much interesting reading and takes six pages. There are also 3 pages of text on events in America, including: "Proceedings of the American Colonists since the Passing the Boston Port Bill" with various reports,…

NEW YORK TIMES, March 19, 1864  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War: "From the South" "North Carolina & the Rebel Government" "Mr. Lincoln's Measures Views from a Rebel Standpoint" "Rebel Version of Forrest's Exploits" "Department of the Gulf" and more.
Included is the Supplement issue as well with more reporting, one head: "Shall the Wives and Children of Black Soldiers be Free?".
Twelve pages in total, never bound nor trimmed, good condition.

KE KUMU HAWAII, Honolulu, Oahu, [Hawaii], Sept. 12, 1838

* Extremely rare Hawaiian publication
* Over 120 years prior to statehood

The very first newspaper in Hawaii was essentially a student newspaper, titled “Ka Lama Hawaii” (The Hawaiian Luminary), done by Protestant missionaries at their school at Lahainaluna on the island of Maui.
But it was just a few months later when the second newspaper in Hawaii–and considered the first “regular” newspaper on the islands–was published. “Ke Kumu Hawaii”…

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 3, 1790  

* George Washington and John Adams
* Thomas Jefferson & Benjamin Franklin

Over a full column on page 2 is taken up with an Act of Congress which is headed with a nice engraving of a heraldic eagle and signed in script type by the President: George Washington, and in block type by John Adams and Thomas Jefferson.
 Page 2 also has much reporting from Congress. 
Page 3 includes: "Dr. Franklin--Leaves, in his Will, to the President, a gold-headed Cane with the…

NEWBURYPORT HERALD & COUNTRY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, March 17, 1801  

* Thomas Jefferson's first inauguration
* President of the United States of America

Page 2 contains Thomas Jefferson's first inaugural address, headed and beginning: "City of Washington, March 4 - PRESIDENT'S SPEECH. This Day at XII o'clock, Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States, took the oath of office required by the Constitution in the Senate Chamber, in the presence of the Senate, the public officers, and a large…

(20) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of 20 second-rate American newspapers dating from 1820 - 1899, containing at least 5 different titles within the lot. The issues may have light staining, small edge tears, minor close-trimming and/or more than typical toning or wear. They will not have missing pages or cut-outs.  A great lot for a dealer, those doing research, or someone wishing to begin a collection when condition is not particularly important. Please note the shipping & handling for this lot. If…

NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 12, 1864  Among the front page column heads are: "The War In Virginia" "Capture of the Guerrilla McCown, and Three of his Men" "Department of the South" "The Bombardment of Charleston Continues--The Hotels all Closed" "News From Washington" "From Fortress Monroe" and more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed (desired), good condition.

NEW YORK TIMES, March 4, 1864  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "From the Southwest" "A Company of the First Mississippi Colored Infantry Surprised" "All of Them Killed or Mortally Wounded" "Nothing Definite from General Sherman" "The Great Cavalry Raids in Virginia" "Kilpatrick at Spottsylvania Court House..."A Junction With General Butler's Forces Probably" and more.
More war reports inside, including: "The Condition of Our Prisoners at Richmond" "The Horrors of Rebel…

NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 20, 1864  

 * Tazewell, Tennessee TN
* Moorefield, West Virginia 

Among the front page column headlines on the Civil War are: "The War In West Virginia" "The Affairs at Moorefield and Allegheny Junction-Negro Soldiers..." "The War In Tennessee" "A Skirmish Near Tazewell..." "Interesting From New Orleans" "Important Proclamation of Gen. Banks" and more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, once folded into quarters, some dirtiness to the front page, some wear at the margins.
 

NEW YORK TIMES, March 30, 1864  Among the various front page reports on the Civil War are: "The War In The Southwest" "Forrest Advancing on Columbus, Ky.--The Movement of Troops..." "From Kentucky" "The Paducah Affair" "Naval Movements" "Sales of Plantation Lands" and more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, minor foxing & wear at the central fold, good condition.

NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 27, 1864  The front page includes: "From Washington" "Senator Bayard Takes the Oath of Allegiance" "The Proposed Expulsion of Senator Davis" "Proceedings of Congress" "Serious Illness of Alexander H. Stephens's..." "Advices from Richmond--Jeff. Davis' House Robbed and Fired..." "Gen, Butler's Dept."  More war reports inside.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, foxing at the margins & folds, minor fold wear.

NEW YORK TIMES, March 13, 1864  Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "GEN. BUTLER'S DEPARTMENT" "An Expedition to King and Queen County, Va." "Vengeance Visited Upon the Murderers of Col. Dahlgren" "The Exchange of Prisoners Proceeding" "The War in Louisiana" and more.
Page 2 has: "Affairs In Utah" which offers the latest news from the Utah 
Territory, datelined at: "Great Salt Lake City".
Eight pages, very nice condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 4 only, August 5, 1934

* Adolf Hitler becomes Führer of Germany
* Europe braces itself for possible war

The top of the front page of this section has two column headline: "GERMANS ARE NOW RULED BY REICHSFUEHRERSCHAFT" with subheads. This is a editorial on Adolf Hitler becoming supreme dictator of Germany earlier in the week. 1934 was a very tumultuous time in Germany with the recent appointment of Adolf Hitler as Führer. Things would only get worse before the outbreak…

THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, September 10, 1933

* Albert Einstein flees Nazis
* Pre-World War II Europe
* Jewish persecution

The front page has a small one column heading: "Einstein to London Fleeing Nazi Threat" Early 1st report coverage which is probably the reason for the brief article here. This was when Albert Einstein escaped Nazi Germany shortly after Adolf Hitler became dictator. He would arrive in America about a month later.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 1, 1932

* German federal election (1st report)
* Nazi Party & Adolf Hitler's rise
* Important gain of the Third Reich

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "RIGHT PARTIES FAIL TO CARRY GERMANY; NAZI SEATS DOUBLED" with subheads. First report coverage on the German federal election which made the Nazi Party the largest in parliament for the very first time. Reporting continues inside with photo of Hitler.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day.…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 18, 1933

* Jews persecuted under Hitler's rule
* Persecution spreads outside Germany
* Pre Holocaust era

The top of page 10 has a one column heading: "NAZI DRIVE ON JEWS FELT BEYOND REICH" with subheads. (see) A few other related articles. 1933 was a very tumultuous time in Germany with the recent appointment of Adolf Hitler as Chancellor. Things would only get worse before the outbreak of World War II in 1939.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout.…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 25, 1934

* Nazi leaders give allegiance 

The top of page 27 has a one column heading: "HITLER BINDS AIDES BY AN OATH TODAY" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on over 1 million Nazi leaders and sub-leaders swearing their allegiance to Adolf Hitler over the radio in a ceremony presided over by Rudolph Hess.
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with 34 pages, rag edition in nice condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 21, 1933

* Adolf Hitler's 44th birthday
* 1st year as chancellor in Germany
* Joseph Goebbels speech honoring

The top of page 10 has a one column heading: "HITLER ACCLAIMED THROUGHOUT REICH" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 38 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 12, 1935

* Adolf Hitler warns all opposition in speech
* "no power on earth can attack us again"
* Nazis - Third Reich 

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "HITLER SAYS REICH IS READY TO MEET ANT OUTSIDE PERIL" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 34 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.


wikipedia notes: Adolf Hitler made his first public speech since his operation in May, emerging from his retreat in the…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 4 only (editorial section), October 15, 1933

* Adolf Hitler and Nazi Germany
* Quits League of Nations - editorial 

The top of the front page of this section has a two column headline: "GERMANY QUITS LEAGUE; HITLER ASKS 'PLEBISCITE'" with subheads. (see) First report editorial by Edwin Leland James.
Other topic throughout. Complete section 4 only with all 8 pages, light toning at the margins, good condition..

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 21, 1928

* German federal election (1st report)
* Social Democratic Party - Reichstag
* Nazi Party - AdolpfHitler only 2.6%

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "SOCIALISTS TRIUMPH IN GERMAN POLLING; NATIONALISTS LOSE" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the German federal election in which the Nazi Party only got 2.6 % of the vote.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. 
Complete in 44 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 4, 1933

* Nuremberg Rally for Nazi Party
* Adolf Hitler doesn't want war ?
* promotes racial hygiene

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "HITLER DISCLAIMS DESIRE FOR A WAR; 150,000 IN REVIEW" with subheads. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. 
Complete in 26 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 31, 1933

* Jewish persecution becoming known Worldwide
* During the rise of Adolf Hitler & the Third Reich

The top of page 6 has a one column heading: "NUREMBERG JEWS BRUTALLY TREATED" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the persecution of the Jewish population in Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany. This was when Adolf Hitler was quickly gaining power and the establishment of the Third Reich was near completion. What better evidence to confirm of what really happened then having a…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 5, 1931

* Albert Einstein leaves America

Page 9 has a one column heading: "EINSTEIN DEPARTS, PRAISING AMERICA" with subheads and photo of Einstein with wife. (see) He would escape Adolf Hitler and the Nazis just two years later. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day.
Complete in 50 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with a…

NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 15, 1864  Among the one column Civil War heads at the top of the front page are: "Gen. Sherman's Army" "Rebel Reports of His Movements" "The Mississippi Division" "Expedition Up the White River" "Magruder Trying to Cross to Hood's Assistance" "The Florida" "Full & Accurate Description of the Pirate" "and much more.
Eight pages, light toning throughout, generally nice.

NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 15, 1864  Among the one column Civil War heads at the top of the front page are: "Gen. Sherman's Army" "Rebel Reports of His Movements" "The Mississippi Division" "Expedition Up the White River" "Magruder Trying to Cross to Hood's Assistance" "The Florida" "Full & Accurate Description of the Pirate" "and much more.
Eight pages, scattered foxing, generally nice.

(10) THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, 1760's  A lot of 10 issues of this famous & popular newspaper at a bargain price.  A good set to show the state of affairs in England and the world shortly before the American Revolution.  All are complete in 8 pages, 8 1/2 by 11 inches, & are in nice condition.

(8) GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England  A nice lot of eight issues, one from each decade from the 1730's thru 1809. A nice group of complete issues covering a period of 80 years, each with full title/contents page which features an engraving of St. John's Gate. Each is complete, but may exclude plates/maps (if called for). Nice condition.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, November 27, 1915

This issue has a color cover page before the title page which has an illustration titled "Hyphenated Turkey." On the back of the cover page there is a photo of "Emperor and Kaiser."

In this issue, there are several articles including "Cloture in the Senate" by Senator Robert L. Owen, of Oklahoma; "The Aftermath" by Charles Reitzel; "The Future of the Jews in America"; "Understanding Germany" by Max Eastman; "Hits on the Stage";…