Historic Newspapers: New Additions

ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, October 26, 1933

• Raising price of Gold
• Henry Morgenthau, Jr.
• Franklin D. Roosevelt

The top of the front page has a three column headline: "PRICES RISE WITH GOLD; MINE OWNERS SUMMONED; NRA ENFORCEMENT BEGUN" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 40 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, binding slits along the spine, generally good.

Background: On October 26, 1933, President Franklin D. Roosevelt officially launched his radical daily gold-purchasing

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Aug. 15, 1968

• Anti-Vietnam War demonstrations advertisement
• Democratic Party National Convention in Chicago

Page 19 has a full page advertisement for upcoming Anti-Democrat Party & Vietnam War demonstrations. (see images)
Background: The August 24–29, 1968 anti-Vietnam War rallies surrounding the Democratic National Convention in Chicago served as a watershed moment in 20th-century American politics, exposing deep national fractures over

PARADE magazine section only of the Detroit Free Press, Sept. 27, 1959

• Asian actress Nobu MaCarthy color cover photo
• Post World War II era Japanese Woman in Hollywood

The front page of this section has a nice color photo of Nobu McCarthy. And And page 26 has a editorial on her with a few more photos. (see images) 
Complete with 40 pages, a little close cut & irregular along the top margin, otherwise very nice.

Background: In 1959, Japanese-born actress and former Miss Tokyo runner-up Nobu

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 23, 1675

• 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

PICTURE SECTION only of the Chicago Sunday Tribune, Nov. 24, 1935

• Illustrator William James Aylward
• "LANDING OF THE PILGRIMS"
• Vibrant color illustration - print

The front page of this photo section has a very nice color illustration titled: "LANDING OF THE PILGRIMS" by W. J. Aylward.
Complete picture section with all 8 pages, rag edition in nice condition.

Background: Published in the Chicago Sunday Tribune on November 24, 1935—just days ahead of Thanksgiving—W. J. Aylward’s full-color

SUN-TIMES, Chicago, May 10, 1980

• Tampa's Bay's Sunshine Skyway Bridge collapse
• Freighter MV Summit Venture collision

The front page has a banner headline: "Ship slams bridge, 32 plunge to death" with subheads and photo. (see images) More on pages 4 & 5.
Complete with all 80 pages, tabloid size, good condition.

Background: The catastrophic collapse of Tampa Bay’s Sunshine Skyway Bridge on May 9, 1980—triggered when the 606-foot freighter MV Summit Venture struck a critical support pier during a

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 27, 1936

• Early Helium filled balloons w/ photo
• Father Diedrich Knickerbocker mishap
• Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade - balloons

The top of 3 has a one column heading: "GIANT LOSES HEAD HOLIDAY PARADE" with subheads and related photo. (see images) The 1936 parade included several 1st appearances of iconic balloons, but most noteworthy were the first appearances of the following floats: "The Old Lady Who Lived in a Shoe", "Jack the Giant Killer" (the giant did not fare

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Sept. 8, 1975

• Early KISS - American hard rock band
• "Alive!" tour performance advertisement
• Ace Frehley - Gene Simmons - Paul Stanley
• Memorial Field at Mount Vernon (CANCELLED)
• Jimmy Hoffa's disappearance
• American Labor Union leader - Teamsters

Page 141 has a 1/2 page advertisement for the upcoming "The Summer's End Festival" at Memorial Field with the headliner being KISS. This event was ultimately cancelled though. Still a very early ad for

THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, August 21, 1955

• Arnold Palmer "The King" wins
• His very 1st victory on the PGA tour
• American professional golfer (rookie season)

The front page of the sport's section (near the back) has a one column heading : "Palmer Wins In Canadian" with subhead and scoreboard. (see images)
Complete in a 70+ pages Sunday edition, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally nice.

Background: At the 1955 Canadian Open held at Toronto's Weston Golf and Country Club,

THE PARSONS SUN, Kansas, September 13, 1962

• John F. Kennedy JFK Rice University speech
• Space race vs. Russia - Going to the moon ?

The top of page 2 has a two column heading: "'Theme in Space: We Will Lead" with lead-in: "First to Moon" (see images)  I suspect this to be a rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
Complete with 16 pages, close cut along the right margin, some small binding holes along the spine, generally in good condition.

NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM April 12, 1938

• Jackie Coogan sues his mother
• Hollywood child actor star
• Uncle Fester - The Addams Family fame
• California Child Actor's Bill prelude

The bottom of the front page has a three column heading: "'Promised Nothing.' Mother of Coogan Says, As Husband Jeers Stepson's $4,000,000 Claim" A related pictorial is on page 8. (see images)
Complete with 34 pages, light toning at the margins, small binding holes along the spine, generally in nice condition.

Background: Jackie

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Jan. 25, 1945

• Clark Air Base - Field captured
• Luzon Island, Philippines
• World War II - WWII
• Pacific Air Forces take over

The front page has nice banner headline: "M'ARTHUR MEN SEE BATAAN!" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display. Related map is on page 5.
Complete with 30 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, generally very nice.

wikipedia notes: During the war, Allied prisoners on the Bataan Death March passed by the main gate of

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE January 26, 1935.

• SS Mohawk shipwreck
• Ward Line ocean liner
• New Jersey coast collision
• Charles Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping Trial
• Bruno Hauptmann takes the stand

The front page has a one column heading: "Sea Tragedy Toll 46 Lost; 117 Rescued" with the back page containing 7 related photos. (see images)
The front page also has a five column heading: "Hauptmann Shouts Denial of Slaying" with subheads.
Complete with 30 pages, rag edition in very nice condition. A few small binding

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 28, 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 premiere of  "DOWN BY LAW" 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

Sunday CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, Aug. 13, 1995

• Courtney Love - American singer & guitarist
• Alternative & grunge rock music - Hole (band)

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 printed on

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 24 1991

• Jeffrey Dahmer arrested (1st report)
• American killer - Milwaukee cannibal

Page 2 has a photo with small heading: "Grisly Crime Scene"
And top of page 14 has a one column photo of Dahmer with heading: "Body Parts, Vat of Acid Found in Apartment". (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 major sections (70+ pages), very nice condition.

Background: The arrest of Jeffrey Dahmer

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 4, 1991 (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 for the 5th week showing of "TERMINATOR 2: JUDGEMENT DAY" in L.A. on one of the pages. (see images).
In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct theatrical promotional graphics and

THE DAILY POST-BOY, London, Aug. 28, 1733

• Forty-three years prior to the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War

A fine example of this single sheet issue with the front page having various items from London, and the back page is mostly taken up with advertisements.
Single sheet, 9 by 15 1/2 inches, very nice condition.

Background: The Daily Post-Boy was a British newspaper first published in 1733. It was known for covering a variety of topics including politics, crime, and social events,

THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Jan. 26, 1967

• Early Bob Dylan & his electric guitar

The front page has a heading: "Brecht of the Juke Box, Poet of Electric Guitar"  with lead-in: "Bob Dylan" by Journalist Jack Newfield. (see images for partial text)
It is worth noting that "The Village Voice" was an American news and culture paper, known for being the country's first alternative newsweekly. Founded in 1955, the Voice began as a platform for the creative community of New York

LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 8, 1983 (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 of "LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS" at the Westwood Playhouse 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

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., January 31, 1939

• Hitler calls for Jewish extermination

The top of the front page has a four column headline: "HITLER PLEDGES GERMANY WILL SUPPORT ITALY IN ANY WAR;  WARNS U.S. TO STOP MEDDLING" with subheads and photo. (see images) Text of Hitler's speech is on page 8. This is considered one of the more blatant statements by Hitler calling for the extermination of the Jews and was a catalyst for the Holocaust.
Complete with 16 pages, light toning and some wear at

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 18, 1963

• Interracial marriages increase
• Civil Right movement era

The front page has a piece by Fred Powledge on the increase of interracial marriages during the Civil Rights movement with three column heading: "Negro-White Marriages in Rise Here". Lengthy report continues inside with a few related photos. (see images) 
Complete with all 52 pages, minor margin wear, nice condition.

Background: Published on the front page of The New York Times on October 18, 1963 (rather

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 8, 1961

• U.S. Air Force Major Robert M. White
• Rocket powered North American X-15  jet
• 1st time Mach 4 achieved - 4x speed of sound

The front page has a four column heading: "X-15 Flies 2,650 M.P.H., Cracking Record" with subhead and photo. (see images) Another photo of White on page 16.
Complete with 68 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margin, more so along the top, right margin, generally nice.

Background: On March 7, 1961, U.S. Air Force Major Robert M.

PUCK, New York, Jan. 3, 1883

• Color political prints

Puck was America's first successful humor magazine of colorful cartoon caricatures and political satire, publishing from 1871 until 1918. It was also the first to successfully adopt full color lithography printing for a weekly publication. The color prints are much desired for their displayability. This issue has as its political cartoons:
front page: "Edson's Fix."
double-page centerfold: "Stalwart Stupidity." 
back page: "Just As Dangerous Now

CALENDAR section only of the Los Angeles Times, June 29, 2001

• Best original "A.I. Artificial Intelligencer" advertisement
• Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
• Science Fiction film by Steven Spielberg

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "A.I. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime publication.

Note: Where else might one find authentic,

THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, December 8, 1937

• Ted Williams acquired by the Boston Red Sox
• Very early mention prior to his MLB baseball debut
• Great to have in a hometown newspaper title

This newspaper has a somewhat discrete but extremely early report in the sport's section (page 11) on the Boston Red Sox acquiring a young 19 year old by the name of Ted Williams. Near the bottom of the page under the heading: "Major Leagues Stick to Their Respective Balls" with text that begins with:

THE HOUSE OF SEVEN GABLES (1899 Edition), by Nathaniel Hawthorne

Published in Chicago by Donohue, Henneberry & Co., this un-dated late 19th-century decorative cloth edition features Nathaniel Hawthorne’s classic 1851 Gothic romance. A manuscript ink presentation on the front flyleaf reads, "From Willie Helm, Wishing you a Merry Christmas, 1899," establishing its definitive provenance at the close of the Victorian era.

Originally written during Hawthorne’s most productive literary period in

BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Massachusetts, August 4, 1855  The front page shows: "Chantrey's Statue of Washington, at the State House, Boston" Among the prints within are: "East India Silk Worm" "South Sea Islanders at Sydney, New South Wales (Australia)" "View of St. John, New Brunswick" "Squaw Rock at Squantum, Mass." "Kanzas City" (Kansas City) which is an extremely early view of a portion of this town, with related text; "City of Muscatine, Iowa" with related text; "Fort Snelling,

DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Richmond, Virginia, July 6, 1863

• Historic Battle of Gettysburg
• From the Confederate perspective

Not only is this a nice newspaper from the Confederacy, but it is from the Confederate capital.
Although the front page has much reporting on the Civil War, certainly the most significant content in this issue is the rather lengthy & detailed reporting on the first two days of the Battle of Gettysburg found on the back page.
The reports are headed: "Latest News From The North"

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 30, 1930

• Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Army Cadets
• 2nd to last collegiate game coached by Knute Rockne
• From the city where the game was played (very rare)

Here is truly a terrific issue on Notre Dame football. The front page has a nice banner headline that announces: "110,000 SEE ARMY LOSE, 7-6" with subheads. (see) Unusual for such a nice headline concerning sports on the front page of any newspaper. Rare as such.
The front page of the sport's section (inside) has

THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, Massachusetts, April 4, 1768  Inside has most of a page taken up with a letter from the Speaker of the Mass. Assembly to one of the King's Secretaries of State, which includes: "...it seems to be conclusive that as those acts were made with the sole & express purpose of raising a revenue out of America, the subjects here are in those instances unfortunately deprived of the sold disposal of their property...The people of this Province would by no means be inclined to

NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 5, 1861

• Rabbi Morris... Morris Jacob Raphall
• The Biblical view of slavery
• B'nai Jeshurun (Manhattan Synagogue)

The last column of the front page is taken up with a lengthy report, carrying over to take all of pages 2, 3,4 and 5, with heads including: "STATE OF THE UNION" "Our National Fast Day" "Its General Observance in the Metropolis" "The Religious View of The Crisis" "Sermons, Address, and Prayers by..." "Immense Crowds at the Churches" and more.
Among those who

HARPER'S WEEKLY (single print), New York, Nov. 29, 1862  This authentic, stand-alone, full-page woodcut engraving features Winslow Homer's spirited wartime illustration, "Thanksgiving in Camp,"  from an original Nov 29, 1862 issue.

The artistic and historical significance of this print lies in its vivid portrayal of life behind the battle lines during the second year of the American Civil War. Homer depicts Union soldiers enthusiastically celebrating Thanksgiving in camp—gathering around

HARPER'S WEEKLY (single print), New York, Dec. 3, 1864  This authentic, stand-alone, full-page woodcut engraving features Winslow Homer's poignant holiday illustration, "Thanksgiving Day in the Army—The Wishbone," from an original Dec. 3, 1864 issue.

The artistic and historical significance of this print centers on Homer's remarkable ability to capture the quiet, human moments of Union soldiers during the American Civil War. Published just weeks after President Abraham Lincoln's national

HARPER'S WEEKLY (single print), New York, Nov. 7, 1874  This authentic, stand-alone, full-page woodcut engraving features Thomas Nast's seminal political cartoon, "The Third-Term Panic," from an original Nov 7, 1874 issue.

The artistic and historical significance of this print centers on one of the most famous moments in American political illustration: the very first appearance of the Republican Elephant as the enduring symbol of the GOP. In this famous satire, Nast portrayed various special

THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, Nov. 24, 1850  Newspapers from the pre-Civil War South are rather difficult to find. Here is one from Louisiana.
Among the back page ads is one headed: "Slaves! Slaves! Slaves!" which notes in part: "The subscribers are prepared to receive, on consignment, for sale in this market, any number of slaves, having one of the best showrooms in the city, & large & comfortable quarters where every attention will be paid to their comfort. Merchants, planters, and families

VERMONT GAZETTE, Bennington, Dec. 11, 1838  Part of page 1, all of page 2, and extending onto page 3 are devoted to the complete printing of the "MESSAGE of the President of the United States to the Two Houses of Congress," signed in type by President Martin Van Buren. This extensive State of the Union address delivers a thorough primary-source recap of the major national, financial, and political developments of 1838.

The historical significance of this address centers on the Van Buren

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 1, 1859  The top of page 1 features prominent column coverage on the shocking Washington murder case under the multi-line headings: "The Sickles Tragedy", "A Preliminary Examination Waived—Mr. Sickles Remains in Prison", and "Continuation of the Excitement—State of Public Feeling." Taking over half a column, the report details the immediate aftermath of New York Congressman Daniel E. Sickles' sensational murder of Philip Barton Key II—the District of Columbia U.S.

NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, Aug. 13, 1849

• California gold rush
• 49ers

The front page has  2 1/2 columns taken up with the writings of Bayard Taylor, headed: "Bayard Taylor's Letters....No. V" "The Isthmus In July" with many subheads. This is an interesting "travelogue" of a man's journey across the Isthmus of Panama and his experience with travel by ship. Bayard Taylor was a writer of some renown. Page 2 has: "Bayard Taylor's Letters....No. VI" "On The Pacific" with many subheads as well, and closes

THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 16, 1863

• President Abraham Lincoln
• State of the Union Address
• Rare pro-Confederate publication

This issue is significant in that it published on page 6 the: "President's Message" being Abraham Lincoln's annual state-of-the-union address, which takes over half of pg. 6 and nearly half of pg. 7 where it is signed in type: Abraham Lincoln. Not surprisingly there is much in this address on the events of the Civil War.
Immediately following this address is a

1944 World War II Italian Fascist propaganda placard.
An exceptionally striking and historically revealing placard titled "Come ci vorrebbero" ("How They Would Like Us to Be"), featuring a provocative racial caricature intended to arouse resentment against Great Britain and the Allied powers. 
The vivid color illustration, attributed to Italian artist Dante Coscia (1912–1998), depicts a grotesquely caricatured Black colonial soldier wearing a military helmet and uniform and holding a golf club,

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., August 17, 1807

• On the Lewis and Clark expedition
• Book prospectus advertisement

A full column of the back page is taken up with a notice headed: "Proposals, By Conrad, Lucas & Co...For Publishing Lewis and Clark's Tour to the Pacific Ocean, Through the Interior of the Continent of North America." 
This lengthy prospectus announces the proposed publication of Captain Meriwether Lewis's official account of the celebrated expedition of 1804–1806, undertaken

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 14, 1939

• Physicist Albert Einstein
• Creation of the Universe
• Theory of Relativity

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

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, June 6, 1928

• Woman aviator Amelia Earhart
• About to make history
• Airplane "Friendship"

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, light toning, a little margin wear, generally good.

Background: The June 6, 1928 issue of The Detroit

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE TIMES, Pennsylvania, June 22, 1939

• Lou Gehrig ends baseball career
• Infantile Paralysis - New York Yankees

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

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.
Forty pages, a few cutouts throughout including one on the front page (see white paper

THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., May 5, 1853

• Harriet Beecher Stowe
• "Uncle Toms Cabin"
• Anti-slavery publication

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

LOS ANGLES TIMES, May 27, 1987

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

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

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

THE NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 6, 1865

• President Andrew Johnson's State of the Union Address
• Expresses deep God-directed gratitude
• Much mention of the loss of Abraham Lincoln

The top of the first column of the front page has a heading: "MESSAGE of the President Of The United States To The Two Houses Of Congress...." Text of the address takes up 5 columns, all on the front page and is signed in type: Andrew Johnson. It includes in part: "To express gratitude to God in the name of the people for the