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Eisenhower wins the election...
Item #654848
November 7, 1956
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, Missouri, Nov. 7, 1956 The banner headline announces: "EISENHOWER WINS IN LANDSLIDE" with photos of Dwight D. Eisenhower & running mate Richard Nixon. Various subheads concerning the election. Nice for those collecting IKE memorabilia.
A portion of the first section only with pages 1-6 & 15-20. Minor margin wear, generally nice.... See More
African Lion Exhibit in 1802 Boston...
Item #654842
November 27, 1802
BOSTON COMMERCIAL & POLITICAL GAZETTE, Nov. 27, 1802 The top of the front page has a notice for an exhibit of A beautiful African Lion which includes details about the event and a woodcut of a lion. Light foxing.
Caracas & Carthagena independence... rare mention of The Inquisition...
Item #654820
February 1, 1812
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Feb. 1, 1812 Page 7 has under the heading: "South America" which mentions the manifesto of Carthagena, stating in part that in the previous November, they had declared themselves to be: "A FREE, SOVEREIGN AND INDEPENDENT STATE..." and continues: "The first fruit of freedom of Carthagena, was the abolition of the INQUISITION... See More
Early description of Zanesville, Ohio...
Item #654818
March 14, 1812
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 14, 1812 Near the back is a brief yet interesting article headed: "Pleasing Sketch of Zanesville", Ohio, describing it as it was in 1812 (see).
Sixteen pages, 6 by 9 3/4 inches, a tear at the spine, boxing to the upper right (see), otherwise good condition.
1945 Irma Grese... Belsen trial... Most evil Woman in history ?...
Item #654751
September 18, 1945
HERALD EXPRESS, Los Angeles, September 18, 1945
* Female SS guard Irma Grese
* Bergen-Belsen concentration camp trial
* Jewish Holocaust - exterminations - atrocities
The front page has a one one column heading: "Trial Reveals Tortures" with photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Twelve pages, a little margin wear, generally nice.... See More
Infamous Dachau concentration camp is created... Adolph Hitler becomes dictator...
Item #654747
March 21, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 21, 1933
* Beginning of Dachau concentration camp
* Adolph Hitler becoming dictator
* Prohibition ending
The front page has a three column healdine: "REICHSTAG MEETING TODAY IS PREPARED TO GIVE HITLER FULL CONTROL AS DICTATOR" with subheads.This was when Hitler officially became the dictator of Germany. 1933 was a very tumultuous time in Germany with th... See More
Jewish persecution.. public reality... Nazi atrocities...
Item #654746
March 20, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 20, 1933
* Jewish persecution becoming known Worldwide
* During the rise of Adolph Hitler & the Third Reich
The front page has one column headings that include: "GERMAN FUGITIVES TELL OF ATROCITIES AT HANDS OF NAZIS" "Americans Bear Out Tales of Outrages and Cruelties in Racial 'Purging'" "Jews Flee Persecution" "All N... See More
Great issue on the Battle of Gettysburg...
Item #654733
July 7, 1863
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 7, 1863 This is a terrific issue on one of the most significant battles of the entire Civil War: the Battle of Gettysburg. This issue was published just at its completion when it was established that the Yankees had succeeded in defeating the Confederates and causing them to retreat towards the South, never to threaten the Union forces in the North again. It was a tu... See More
Farouk of Egypt marries in 1938...
Item #654683
January 21, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 21, 1938
* Farouk of Egypt marries (1st report)
* King of Egypt and the Sudan
* Queen Farida of Egypt
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "KING FAROUK MAKES FARIDA HIS QUEEN; WILD FETE IN CAIRO" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 40 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More
1875 Danielson, Connecticut....
Item #654682
July 1, 1875
WINDHAM COUNTY TRANSCRIPT, Danielsonville, Connecticut, July 1, 1875
* Danielson - Killingly
* Uncommon title
* Windham County
News with several interesting advertisements of the day.
Larger size issue measuring 28 x 21 inches, a little wear at the margins and central fold, generally in good condition.
Flashpoint for the school integration issue...
Item #654680
September 13, 1958
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 13, 1958
* Little Rock, Arkansas
* Negro students
* Central High School
The top of the front page has a five colunn headline: "COURT BARS LITTLE ROCK DELAY; PRESIDENT CALLS FOR SUPPORT; FAUBUS ORDERS 4 SCHOOLS SHUT" with subheads and related photo. This concerning the integration of schools in Little Rock, Arkansas, a flashpoint for the who desegr... See More
King Ghazi of Iraq is killed in 1939...
Item #654679
April 4, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 4, 1939
* Ghazi of Iraq killed - death (1st report)
* King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Iraq
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "King Ghazi of Iraq Killed In an Automobile Accident" with subhead. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and advertisements of th... See More
1939 Francoist Spain recongnized by U.S....
Item #654678
April 2, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 2, 1939
* Francoist Spain State - regime
* United States recognition
* Nationalist faction (Spanish Civil War)
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "REGIME OF FRANCO RECONGNIZED BY U.S.; EMBARGO IS LIFTED" with subheads. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and a... See More
Bertha Kalich death... Yiddish theatre star...
Item #654677
April 19, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 19, 1939
* Bertha Kalich death (1st report)
* Jewish actress - American Yiddish Theatre
* Charles A. Lindbergh called to duty
The top of page 23 has a one column heading: "MME. KALICH DIES; FAMOUS ACTRESS" with subheads and photo. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not.... See More
Donn Fendler goes missing in Maine's Mount Katahdin...
Item #654676
July 20, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 20, 1939
* Donn Fendler goes missing
* Mount Katahdin in Maine
* Rye, New York 12 year old boy
The top of page 4 has a two column heading: "Bloodhound Trails Boy to 400-Foot Cliff; Searchers Stop for Night at Katahdin Slide" Coverage on Donn Fendler going missing in the mountains of Maine. I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this part... See More
Much on John Brown's funeral...
Item #654675
December 12, 1859
NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 12, 1859
* Post John Brown execution (hanging)
* Much on the funeral services - burial
Almost all of the front page is taken up with with reports on the burial of John Brown including first column heads: "The Impending Crisis" "The Burial of John Brown" "Approaching Execution of His Comrades" "The Efforts to Obtain a Pardon for... See More
Y.A. Tittle sets passing records in NFL game...
Item #654674
September 6, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 6, 1948
* Y. A. Tittle sets passing records in game
* Baltimore Colts quarterback
* NFL Football
The sport's section (page 10) has a banner headline: "Tittle Sets Two Records as Colts Upset Football Yankees; Brooklyn Loses" with subheads that include: "Tittle Star Of Winners" "Gains 346 Yards on Passes and Is Responsible for Five T... See More
Clint Frank wins Heisman Trophy... Yale...
Item #654673
December 8, 1937
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., December 8, 1937
* Clint Frank wins Heisman Trophy
* Yale University college football
The sport's section page 18 has a two column heading: "Clint Frank of Yale Awarded Heisman Trophy" (see) First report coverage on Clint Frank winning the Heisman Trophy out of Yale University.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 24 page... See More
1931 Frankenstein film opening week ad & more.....
Item #654671
December 6, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 8 only, December 6, 1931
* Frankenstein - Boris Karloff advertisement
* Pre Code horror monster film movie
* Opening week in New York City w/ photo
Page 7 of this section has a 4 1/4 x 4 1/2 inch advertisement for the original "Frankenstein" film starring Boris Karloff. (see) This ad was on it's 3rd day in NYC. Page 5 has a photo with small h... See More
1939 Lorin Maazel as a child prodigy w/ photo...
Item #654670
July 30, 1939
TE NEW YORK TIMES, July 30, 1939
* Lorin Maazel as a child music prodigy
* American conductor, violinist & composer
The top of page 32 has a six column heading: "Musical Prodigy Will Appear at Two Fair Performances" with subheads and photo. (see)
Other new of the day. Complete 1st section with all 32 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More
Item #654669
December 15, 1933
NEW YORK TIMES, December 15, 1933
* Crescent City, Florida
* School bus & train disaster
* John Dillinger gang member
The top of page 8 has a one column heading: "10 CHILDREN KILLED AS TRAIN HITS BUS" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the Crescent city, Florida school bus tragedy.
The back page has a one column heading: "GANGSTER KILLS CHICAGO OFFICER" ... See More
Death of Jack Haley, the "Tin Woodman" in the Wizard of Oz...
Item #654668
June 7, 1979
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 7, 1979
* Jack Haley death (1st report)
* Stage - film - movie actor & singer
* "Wizard of Oz" Tin Man fame
The top of page D23 (next to last page) has a two column heading: "Jack Haley, Comic Actor, Dead; Played the Tin Woodman in 'Oz'" with 2 photos. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous ... See More
Operation Dragoon in 1944 WWII... Southern France...
Item #654667
August 16, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 16, 1944
* Operation Dragoon (1st report)
* Southern France invasion
* Allies invade Nazis
The front page has a nice banner headline announcing: "ALLIES DRIVE INLAND IN SQUTHERN FRANCE TO JOIN FORCES POUNDING NAZIS IN NORTH; FOE'S RIVIERA BEACH DEFENSES CRUMBLE" with subheads and related photo. Much more inside. First report cover... See More
Great Train Wreck of 1856...
Item #654666
July 19, 1856
NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, July 19, 1856
* Great Train Wreck of 1856
* Whitemarsh Township, Pennsylvania
* The Camp Hill Disaster
The front page has an article headed: "THE DISASTER ON THE NORTH PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD" "Further Particulars" "Sixty Lives Supposed to be Lost" and more with list of the killed. (see) Text takes up over 2 columns.
Other news of the day.... See More
New York Yankees vs. Giants... World Series of baseball...
Item #654665
October 11, 1923
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 11, 1923
* New York Yankees World Series
* 1st year as champions (game 1)
* 1st year at Yankees Stadium - Babe Ruth
* Best title to be had ?
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "GIANTS VICTORS, 5-4; 58,000 SEE YANKS LOSE STIRRING GAME" with subheads. (see) More in the sport's section with box scores. This was to be the... See More
Miracle in the Andes... Flight 571 rescue...
Item #654664
December 23, 1972
THE RALEIGH TIMES, North Carolina, December 23, 1972
* Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571
* Miracle in the Andes rescue (1st report)
* Rugby team - airplane crash - "Alive"
Page 6-B has a three column heading: "16 Survive Ordeal in Andes" This story was featured in the movie "Alive" and has to be one of the most amazing feats of survival in... See More
Jewish holocaust... seizure of businesses....
Item #654663
November 27, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 4 only, November 27, 1938
* The Jewish Holocaust in progress
* Eviction of Jews from area villages
* Jewish wealth studied
Page 5 of this section has a two column headline: "NAZIS IN FINAL PHASE OF THEIR WAR ON JEWS" with subhead: "Program of Ruthless Expropriation Before Expulsion From Germany Is Being Swiftly Carried Out". See images for c... See More
Charles Lindbergh transatlantic flight photo....
Item #654661
May 29, 1927
ROTOGRAVURE SECTION of the New York Herald-Tribune, May 29, 1927.
* Charles Lindbergh's transatlantic flight
* Great portrait photograph for display
The front page of this photo section has a great portrait photograph of Charles Lindbergh with heading: "New York, 7:51 A. M., May 20---CHARLES A. LINDBERGH---Paris, 5:21 P. M., May 21" (see) Terrific for display. Lindbergh made ... See More
MS St. Louis...1939 Jewish refugees... Jews...
Item #654657
June 4, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 4, 1939..
* German Ocean Liner MS St. Louis
* Jewish refugees are refused in Cuba
* The Voyage of the Damned - Jews
The top of page 39 has a one column heading: "CUBA MAY RELENT ON 907 REFUGEES" with subheads and 3 related photos. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news of the day. Complet... See More
Hugo Black nominated.. U.S. Supreme Court...
Item #654655
August 13, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 13, 1937
* Hugo Black - American politician and jurist
* Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court
* Klu Klux Klan - KKK member ?
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "SENATOR BLACK NOMINATED AS SUPREME COURT JUSTICE; QUICK CONFIRMATION BALKED" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Hugo Black being nominate... See More
1945 USS Bunker Hill... Japanese kamikaze attacks....
Item #654650
June 28, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 28, 1945
* USS Bunker Hill - Essex-class aircraft carrier
* Invasion of Okinawa - Kamikazes attack
The front page has a four column headline: "LOSS OF 392 ON U.S. CARRIER REVEALED" with subheads that include: "Big Flat-Top Saved In Suicide Attacks" and more with related photo. (see) Reporting continues on page 5 with more photos. First report cov... See More
Second Battle of El Alamein... Rommel....
Item #654628
November 7, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 7, 1942
* Second Battle of El Alamein
* World War II Egypt - Africa
* Erwin Rommel defeated
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "ROMMEL IN FULL RETREAT, TANKS, GUNS SMASHED, GENERAL KILLED, ANOTHER AND 9,000 PRISONERS" with subheads and related map. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 30 pages, light... See More
1918 Battle of Saint-Mihiel Salient...
Item #654627
September 14, 1918
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 14, 1918
* Battle of Saint-Mihiel Salient
* World War I - WWI
* Nice for display
The front page has a nice banner headline: "AMERICANS WIPE OUT ST. MIHIEL SALIENT, TAKING NEARLY 13,300 PRISONERS AND MANY GUNS" with subheads (see).
Twenty pages, light toning and wear with chipping at the margins, must be handled with care.
wikipedia notes: T... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1697...
Item #654620
June 26, 1699
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, June 26, 1699
* Earliest of newspapers to be had
* 17th century original
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, measurin... See More
Great 18th century issue for display...
Item #654619
September 5, 1719
THE WEEKLY JOURNAL OR SATURDAY'S POST, London, Sept. 5, 1719
* Great masthead engraving
* Early 18th century original
This title has one of the more beautiful & intricately engraved mastheads to be seen, and this issue has a particularly nicely-inked impression, making it an ideal issue for display. Various news items from Europe.
Present are all 6 pages, as more typically the back... See More
Apollo 11 takeoff... Neil Armstrong...
Item #654617
July 16, 1969
HERALD EXAMINER, Los Angeles, July 16, 1969
* Apollo 11 spaceflight takeoff
* Neil Armstrong - Buzz Aldrin - Michael Collins
The front page has a nice banner headline: "OFF TO THE MOON !" with large photo of the takeoff. Nice for display. More on page 2. First report coverage at the beginning of the historic flight of Apollo 11 which put the very first humans on the Moon. Mo... See More
1969 "Men Walk On Moon" back on earth...
Item #654616
July 24, 1969
HERALD EXAMINER, Los Angeles, July 24, 1969
* Apollo 11 moon mission success
* Neil Armstrong - Buzz Aldrin - Michael Collins
* JFK's goal reached
The top of the front page has a nice banner headline in white lettering within red background: "HAIL COLUMBIA !" Also another banner headline: "SAFE AT HOME!; Moon-naut Splashdown On Target" with subheads and relate... See More
Man walks on the moon...
Item #654615
July 21, 1969
HERALD EXAMINER, Los Angeles, July 21, 1969
* Neil Armstrong
* Man walks on the Moon
The front page has an offbeat banner headline: "SPACE REUNION" with a large example of the famous blurry photo on the surface of the Moon. Also three small photos of the astronauts within the masthead. Much more on the following pages, Great for display.
Complete 1st section only with all 1... See More
First African-American judge in the United States...
Item #654606
July 23, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 23, 1939
* Jane Bolin sworn in as judge (NYC)
* 1st African-American black Woman
The top of page 7 has a very notable item, being a report of the first African-American woman judge in the United States.
The article features a photo of Jane Bolin being sworn into office, headed: "Mayor Swears In Negro Woman as Judge; Summons Her to Office, Then Brea... See More
Great Fall River fire of 1928....
Item #654604
February 3, 1928
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass., February 3, 1928
* Fall River, Massachusetts fire disaster
* Home of murderess Lizzie Borden
The top of the front page has a nice banner headline: "$12,000,000 FIRE SWEEPS FALL RIVER", with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the Great Fall River fire of 1928. Nice for display.
Other news of the day. Complete with 16 pages, light toning an... See More
NY Giants vs. NY Yankees... World Series...
Item #654602
October 9, 1922
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., October 9, 1922
* NY Giants vs. New York Yankees
* Giants win World championship
* World Series (game 5) of baseball
Page 8 has a banner heading: "Long George Kelly's Grim Clout Made Huggins's Strategy Look Giddy" with subheads, box scores and clever photo of the faces of the Giants' team within a flag illustration. (see)
Complete with 14 p... See More
1926 Death of noted baseball star Eddie Plank...
Item #654601
February 25, 1926
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Mass., Feb. 25, 1926
* Eddie Plank "Gettysburg Eddie" death
* Hall of Fame pitcher - Philadelphia Athletics
Page 5 has a one column heading: "EDDIE PLANK DEAD AFTER 3 DAYS ILLNESS" (see)
Complete with 12 pages, light toning at the margins, a little irregular along the spine, generally good. ... See More
Babe Ruth is sold to the Yankees...
Item #654600
January 7, 1920
THE SCRANTON TIMES, Penn. Jan. 7, 1920
* Babe Ruth sold to the Yankees (historic)
* New York Yankees (1st report)
* MLB baseball
The top of page 16 has a one column heading: "RUTH SATISFIED; YANKS ARE NOW AFTER JOHNSON" with subhead. (see) which is a report on one of the most significant business decisions in baseball history: the sale of Babe Ruth from Boston to New York.
... See More
1928 Hubert Wilkins trans-Arctic flight....
Item #654599
April 21, 1928
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass., April 21, 1928
* Australian polar explorer & aviator Hubert Wilkins
* Trans-arctic airplane flight w/ Carl Ben Eielson
* Point Barrow, Alaska to Spitsbergen, Norway
The top of the front page has a nice banner headline: "CAPTAIN WILKINS FLIES OVER POLE" with subheads. (see) First report coverage here. Nice for display.
Other news, spo... See More
Arthur Griffith elected... Irish leader...
Item #654596
January 10, 1922
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., January 10, 1922
* Arthur Griffith election win (1st report)
* President of Dail Eireann
* Irish Free State - Ireland
The top of the front page has a nice banner headline: "GRIFFITH ELECTED PRESIDENT OF DAIL" with subheads and photo. (see) Nice for display. First report coverage on the election of President of Dail Eireann, Arthur Griffith.
Other news,... See More
March on Rome... Benito Mussolini taking over....
Item #654593
October 30, 1922
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., October 30, 1922
* Benito Mussolini initial rise to power
* March on Rome
* Government take over
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "'BLACK SHIRT' LEADER ENTERS ROME AS HERO TO CONFER WITH KING" with subhead. (see)
First report coverage on Benito Mussolini taking control of Italy's government with the march on Rome.
Oth... See More
Richard E. Byrd's 2nd expedition to Antarctica...
Item #654587
January 20, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 9 only, January 20, 1935
* Richard E. Byrd's 2nd Antarctica expedition
* Little America - Jacobs Wind power
The front page of this section has a banner headline: "ANTARCTIC DISCOVERIES: BYRD'S OWN STORY" with subheads, 3 related illustrations and map. (see) Lengthy text continues inside.
Other topics throughout. Complete section 9 only with all... See More
Ellen Terry death.... Shakespearean actress...
Item #654584
July 21, 1928
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, July 21, 1928
* Ellen Terry death (1st report)
* English Shakespearean actress
The front page has a one column heading: "Ellen Terry Dies Famous Actress Quit Stage in '21" (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 16 pages, a few small binding holes along the spine, minor margin wear, generally in very nice con... See More
See the displayable front page from the 18th century...
Item #654582
December 20, 1720
THE POST-BOY, London, December 20, 1720
* Nice masthead engravings
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, very nice, displayable condition.
Early 1883 Lodi, California newspaper...
Item #654581
May 30, 1883
THE VALLEY REVIEW, Lodi, California, May 30, 1883
* Rare old West title
* San Joaquin County
A city in the northern portion of California's Central Valley, now primarily a wine producing area ("Zinfandel capital of the world").
Eight pages, a few margin tears with an inside page archival tape mend, generally good.
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