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1). The game in which Joe DiMaggio got his first hit in his 56 game hitting streak.
2). Joe DiMaggio breaking the previous hitting streak record.
3). Joe DiMaggio hitting in his 56th consecutive game.
4). Joe DiMaggio failing to hit in the 57th consecutive game.
More specifically the is... See More $315.00
It is printed in broadside fashion--just one column of text stretching from edge to edge--headed:
*... See More $285.00
* Ted Williams Boston Red Sox
* .400+ batting average end of season
* MLB baseball - Boston newspaper
This is one of the best newspapers to have announcing Ted Williams ending the baseball season above .400, the last major league to do so. The sports page actually has two items noting the achievement, one headed: "Williams Clos... See More $275.00
* Jake LaMotta defeats Sugar Ray Robinson
* First defeat : from city where it happened
This 22 page newspaper has a very nice banner headline on page 14 reading: "18,930 See LaMotta Floor Robinson in Scoring Upset Victory" with subheads: "Defeat Is First for Ray in Career of 130 Bouts" "Bell Sav... See More $225.00
* Great broadside on the end of World War II
* Nazi occupied island the day before
This English-speaking island in the English Channel was under Nazi control during World War II. This is a broadside issue (a single sheet printed on the front only; back is blank), of larger size than this newspaper typically published.
It is printe... See More $215.00
* Great issue on Nazi occupation within United Kingdom
* Very rare
This is a small island in the English Channel which was under the occupation of the Nazis during most of World War II.
This issue is from the very beginning of German occupation, as the entire ftpg. is printed like a huge broadside, headed: "Orders of the Commandant of ... See More $198.00
* Walt Disney's "Fantasia" is reviewed upon its premiere
Page 28 contains a quite lengthy review of the new animated feature-length movie produced by Walt Disney, titled "Fantasia". The review is headed: "Walt Disney's 'Fantasia' an Exciting New Departure in Film Entertainment, Opened Last Night at the Broadway&qu... See More $190.00
* Attack on Pearl Harbor
* Rare Nazi occupation issue
* World War II - WWII
A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.
Of greater fascination is that this issue has a report noting the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, making this a very rarely-found Nazi report on th... See More $190.00
* Disney's animated movie "Pinocchio" is introduced to the world
Page 18 of this newspaper contains the first review of the new animated movie from the Disney Studios, "Pinocchio". This was their 2nd animated movie, following on the heals of the wildly successful "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs".
T... See More $190.00
* Ted Williams famous year finishing .406 batting average
* Boston Red Sox - MLB baseball
Not only is is difficult to find reports on Ted Williams' season-ending .406 batting average--which has not been topped in 68 years--but when they are found they are typically very small, inconspicuous reports without headlines... See More $190.00
* Superman debuts in New York City
* Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
* Great item for Superman collectors
This 40 page newspaper has one column headlines on page that include: "SUPERMAN STRUTS IN MACY PARADE", "His 23-Foot Chest and 8-Foot Smirk Delight the Throngs Lining Sidewalks" and more with a nice four column photo of... See More $184.00
* World War II ends - Japan surrenders
* Very rare U.S. military issue from France
A quite rare tabloid-size newspaper published by the American military in France, with most of the front page taken up with a very dramatic pronouncement on the end of World War II: "PACIFIC WAR ENDS" with text beneat... See More $177.00
* Dumbo
* Walt Disney animated cartoon movie
* Opening day movie review
On page 27 under 'THE SCREEN IN REVIEW" is a three column headline:
* "Disney's Cartoon, 'Dumbo,' a Fanciful Delight, at Broadway--'You'll Never Get Rich,' With Astaire and Rita Hayworth, at Music Hall--New Film at Palace"
which is the very 1st m... See More $175.00
* World premiere of Walt Disney's animated film "Bambi"
In the midst of World War II, page 13 contains a review of the world premiere of the latest Walt Disney feature-length animated film, "Bambi". Bambi was released to theaters by RKO Radio Pictures on August 13, 1942. The fifth animated feature in the Disney animated features library... See More $165.00
* World premiere of Walt Disney's animated film "Bambi"
In the midst of World War II, page 13 contains a review of the world premiere of the latest Walt Disney feature-length animated film, "Bambi". Bambi was released to theaters by RKO Radio Pictures on August 13, 1942. The fifth animated feature in the Disney anim... See More $165.00
* Disney's animated movie "Pinocchio" is introduced to the world
Page 18 of this newspaper contains the first review of the new animated movie from the Disney Studios, "Pinocchio". This was their 2nd animated movie, following on the heals of the wildly successful "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs".
The very favorable review... See More $160.00
* Walt Disney's "Fantasia" is reviewed upon its premiere
Page 28 contains a quite lengthy review of the new animated feature-length movie produced by Walt Disney, titled "Fantasia". The review is headed: "Walt Disney's 'Fantasia' an Exciting New Departure in Film Entertainment, Opened Last Night at the Broadway" with the review ... See More $160.00
* Historic Guernsey issue
* Nazis driven out
This four page newspaper was published on this island in the English Channel and was occupied by the Germans during most of WWII, from July 1, 1940 through May 9, 1945.
During the Nazi occupation they took over this newspaper and filled it with pro-German propaganda, offe... See More $155.00
* Buchenwald Nazi concentration camps
* Detailed reports on guard's killings and floggings
World War II had just begun earlier in the month, and this prestigious newspaper did an extremely lengthy & detailed report which begins on the front page with two column heads: "Nazi Tortures Detailed by Britain; Concentr... See More $155.00
During the Nazi occupation they took over this newspaper and filled it with pro-German propaganda, offering a unique insight into how the Axis reported the news during the w... See More $139.00
* Sugar Ray Robinson's debut pro fight
* Madison Square Garden
* Boxing
This 30 page newspaper has a historic report in boxing on page 10.
A night of boxing was held at Madison Square Garden which involved various fights including the main event at the end as usual which was a title fight.
One column headlines on page 10 inclu... See More $135.00
* Ernie Pyle death
* Famous World War II journalist
One can only imagine what the owner of this actual newspaper thought when reading this article for the first time involving one of their American heroes of that time. A great issue to hang framed on the wall of any military or journalist enthusiast.
The... See More $125.00
* Ernie Pyle death
* Famous World War II journalist
* In a famous military newspaper
One can only imagine what the owner of this actual newspaper thought when reading this article for the first time involving one of their American heroes of that time. A great issue to hang framed on the wall of any military o... See More $125.00
A frontpage report features the headline of "Adolf Hitler 56 Today, But He May Not Make 57". Page 3 has a detailed tribute to Ernie Pyle, "Pyle, Sick of War, Undertook Pacific Assignment As Duty" which includes a nice photo of him as well. Pyle was killed on the 18th, with the first report of his death appear... See More $120.00
* Quarterback Sid Luckman - Chicago Bears sets six records
* Leonard Bernstein conducts the New York Philharmonic
The sports page has a large headline reading: "Giants Crushed by Luckman's 7 Scoring Passes; 6 Records Toppled" which includes to photos as well. Among the many subheads are: "56,681 See Bears Run Up 56-7 ... See More $120.00
* Rare Nazi occupation issue
* Bombing of Pearl Harbor
* U.S. & Japan at war
A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi. This issue is from the day after the attack on Pearl Harbor and the report is very interesting. The brief message blames the... See More $115.00
* Little Choir Boy cover
* J. Edgar Hoover
* Pinocchio
* Colored Ads
The color cover of this issue has a very nice print of a little choir boy singing with... See More $112.00
* Very usual broadside extra
* Franklin D. Roosevelt FDR death
* Great for display
The photo below tells it all. We have never seen a newspaper with such a dramatic presentation on the front page. The publisher wanted to use larger letters than the width of his newspaper would allow so he set all the type below the masthead sid... See More $110.00
* Rare pro Nazi newspaper
* Island of Guernsey
This is a fascinating issue, as this island in the English Channel was occupied by the Nazi around July 1, 1940 and remained in Nazi control till the end of the war. This issue, just a month after German occupation, has a great front page, giving the text of the announcement from the British resident... See More $97.00
Views of Nazi atrocities with direct and/or indirect Holocaust reporting (see images). Headings include: "Russian Armies Circle Berlin", "Allies Deeper Into Redoubt; British Inside Bremen", &q... See More $95.00
* Blitzkrieg
* World War II WWII starts... Nazis invade Poland - 1st report!!
This 8 page newspaper has a nice two line banner headline on the front page: "BRITISH AND FRENCH PREPARING AS GERMAN TROOPS BATTLE OF POLAND" with subheads.
Other news of the day throughout including various advertisements... See More $90.00
* Sugar Ray Robinson vs. Jake Lamotta
* 2nd fight - Robinson's 1st ever loss
* Boxing - Boxers
This 22 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 9: "ROBINSON WIN STRING BROKEN" and "La Motta Floors Negro as He Takes Decision".
This was the famous second fight in which LaMotta beat Robinson.
Other news of the... See More $90.00
* Erwin Rommel death
* The Desert Fox
* World War II field Marshall
This 14 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page: "GERMANY ADMITS ROMMEL'S DEATH" "State Funeral Ordered by Hitler for 'Desert Fox'---Wounds in Strafing by Allied Fliers Fatal"
Tells of the death of famous Nazi Fi... See More $85.00
* Joe DiMaggio wins his 1st MVP award
* New York Yankees - Yankee Clipper
* MLB baseball - Best title to have in
This 48 page newspaper has a six column headline on page 31: "DiMaggio Voted Most Valuable Player in American League" with subheads that include: "YANKS' OUTFIELDER WINS ON 280 POINTS"... See More $85.00
Headings include: "Soviets Forge Ring on Berlin", "Ancient Castle Vault Reveals Secret Texts of Nazi Theory", "Street Fights Rage Inside Capital", "British Open Final Blow on Bremen&q... See More $85.00
Views of Nazi atrocities with Holocaust reporting (see images). Headings include: "Germany Crumbling Into Chaos", "The Berliners Crawl Out", "British Take Hamburg...", "Munich Rejo... See More $85.00
* Sugar Ray Robinson vs. Jake Lamotta
* Boxing - Boxers
* 1st of 6 fights
* From Robinson's birth place
This 22 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 14: "Robinson Wins Easily over Lamotta".
This was the first fight before the famous defeat of Robinson by Lamotta.
Other news of the day throughout. Nice to have i... See More $85.00
* Sale of world's most rare & most valuable postage stamp
* British Guiana (Guyana) one cent magenta stamp
* Significant philately report : key philatelic interest
Page 22 contains a somewhat inconspicuous report of the most recent sale of the world's most valuable stamp, the one cent magenta British Guiana stamp. The report--se... See More $84.00
* Rare pro-Nazi occupation title
* Bismarck (German battleship) sunk
A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi. Among the ftpg. reports is a curiously small one with a one column head: "The Bismarck Sunk" (allied papers had it as a banner headl... See More $83.00
* Jake LaMotta defeats Sugar Ray Robinson
* First defeat
This 28 page newspaper has once column headlines on page 17:
* ROBINSON'S STREAK ENDED BY LAMOTTA
* Harlem Fighter Suffers First Loss in 130 Bouts Before 18,930 at Detroit
* Bell Saves Ray In Eighth
* Left to Head Floors Him for a Count of Nine--Gate at Olympia Is $50,0... See More $80.00
Unrivaled quartet of issues on Joe DiMaggio's hitting streak...
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TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, set of 4 issues on Joe DiMaggio's hitting streak. The set includes:1). The game in which Joe DiMaggio got his first hit in his 56 game hitting streak.
2). Joe DiMaggio breaking the previous hitting streak record.
3). Joe DiMaggio hitting in his 56th consecutive game.
4). Joe DiMaggio failing to hit in the 57th consecutive game.
More specifically the is... See More $315.00
Broadside declaration of the war's end....
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THE STAR, Guernsey (Channel Islands), May 8, 1945 This English-speaking island in the English Channel was under Nazi control during World War II. This is a broadside issue (a single sheet printed on the front only; back is blank), of larger size than this newspaper typically published. It is printed in broadside fashion--just one column of text stretching from edge to edge--headed:
*... See More $285.00
Ted Williams ends the season above 400... In a Boston newspaper...
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THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, September 29, 1941* Ted Williams Boston Red Sox
* .400+ batting average end of season
* MLB baseball - Boston newspaper
This is one of the best newspapers to have announcing Ted Williams ending the baseball season above .400, the last major league to do so. The sports page actually has two items noting the achievement, one headed: "Williams Clos... See More $275.00
Doolitte Raid... 10 issue set...
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This is a 10 issue set, comprised of the following titles and dates... one issue of The New York Times dated April 24, 1942; two issues of The News (Frederick MD) dated April 20 and 21, 1942; five issues of The Morning Star (Wilmington, NC) dated April 19, 20, 21, 22 and 24, 1942; and two issues of the Taunton Daily Gazette (Massachusetts) dated April 18 and 21, 1942... and is of the first air rai... See More
$255.00
Doolitte Raid... 11 issue set...
559280
This is a 11 issue set, comprised of the following titles and dates... four issues of The Detroit Free Press dated April 19, 20, 21 and 24, 1942; four issues of The Springfield Daily Republican (Massachusetts) dated April 19, 20, 21, and 24, 1942; and three issues of The Times-Picayune (New Orleans) dated April 19, 21 and 24, 1942... and is of the first air raids by the United States to stri... See More
$255.00
Jake LaMotta defeats Sugar Ray Robinson...
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THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, February 6, 1943 * Jake LaMotta defeats Sugar Ray Robinson
* First defeat : from city where it happened
This 22 page newspaper has a very nice banner headline on page 14 reading: "18,930 See LaMotta Floor Robinson in Scoring Upset Victory" with subheads: "Defeat Is First for Ray in Career of 130 Bouts" "Bell Sav... See More $225.00
Broadside declaration of the war's end....
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THE STAR, Guernsey (Channel Islands), May 8, 1945 * Great broadside on the end of World War II
* Nazi occupied island the day before
This English-speaking island in the English Channel was under Nazi control during World War II. This is a broadside issue (a single sheet printed on the front only; back is blank), of larger size than this newspaper typically published.
It is printe... See More $215.00
Germans take control of the island of Jersey...
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THE EVENING POST, Jersey, July 9, 1940* Great issue on Nazi occupation within United Kingdom
* Very rare
This is a small island in the English Channel which was under the occupation of the Nazis during most of World War II.
This issue is from the very beginning of German occupation, as the entire ftpg. is printed like a huge broadside, headed: "Orders of the Commandant of ... See More $198.00
"Fantasia" premiere review...
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 14, 1940* Walt Disney's "Fantasia" is reviewed upon its premiere
Page 28 contains a quite lengthy review of the new animated feature-length movie produced by Walt Disney, titled "Fantasia". The review is headed: "Walt Disney's 'Fantasia' an Exciting New Departure in Film Entertainment, Opened Last Night at the Broadway&qu... See More $190.00
Pearl Harbor attack, in a Nazi newspaper...
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THE STAR, Guernsey, Dec. 11, 1941* Attack on Pearl Harbor
* Rare Nazi occupation issue
* World War II - WWII
A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.
Of greater fascination is that this issue has a report noting the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, making this a very rarely-found Nazi report on th... See More $190.00
Walt Disney's movie "Pinocchio"...
565449
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, February 8, 1940 * Disney's animated movie "Pinocchio" is introduced to the world
Page 18 of this newspaper contains the first review of the new animated movie from the Disney Studios, "Pinocchio". This was their 2nd animated movie, following on the heals of the wildly successful "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs".
T... See More $190.00
Ted Williams ends the season above .400...
563472
KENTUCKY AND CINCINNATI TIMES STAR, September 29, 1941 * Ted Williams famous year finishing .406 batting average
* Boston Red Sox - MLB baseball
Not only is is difficult to find reports on Ted Williams' season-ending .406 batting average--which has not been topped in 68 years--but when they are found they are typically very small, inconspicuous reports without headlines... See More $190.00
Superman debuts in Macy's Day Parade...
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, November 22, 1940* Superman debuts in New York City
* Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
* Great item for Superman collectors
This 40 page newspaper has one column headlines on page that include: "SUPERMAN STRUTS IN MACY PARADE", "His 23-Foot Chest and 8-Foot Smirk Delight the Throngs Lining Sidewalks" and more with a nice four column photo of... See More $184.00
Dramatic issue on the end of World War II...
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THE DELTA STAGE - Extra, Calas, St-Victoret, Arles (France), August 15, 1945 * World War II ends - Japan surrenders
* Very rare U.S. military issue from France
A quite rare tabloid-size newspaper published by the American military in France, with most of the front page taken up with a very dramatic pronouncement on the end of World War II: "PACIFIC WAR ENDS" with text beneat... See More $177.00
Dumbo... Walt Disney animated cartoon movie...
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, October 24, 1941* Dumbo
* Walt Disney animated cartoon movie
* Opening day movie review
On page 27 under 'THE SCREEN IN REVIEW" is a three column headline:
* "Disney's Cartoon, 'Dumbo,' a Fanciful Delight, at Broadway--'You'll Never Get Rich,' With Astaire and Rita Hayworth, at Music Hall--New Film at Palace"
which is the very 1st m... See More $175.00
World premiere of Walt Disney's "Bambi"...
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 14, 1942* World premiere of Walt Disney's animated film "Bambi"
In the midst of World War II, page 13 contains a review of the world premiere of the latest Walt Disney feature-length animated film, "Bambi". Bambi was released to theaters by RKO Radio Pictures on August 13, 1942. The fifth animated feature in the Disney animated features library... See More $165.00
"Bambi" premier...
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, from New York, dated August 14, 1942* World premiere of Walt Disney's animated film "Bambi"
In the midst of World War II, page 13 contains a review of the world premiere of the latest Walt Disney feature-length animated film, "Bambi". Bambi was released to theaters by RKO Radio Pictures on August 13, 1942. The fifth animated feature in the Disney anim... See More $165.00
Premiere of Disney's 2nd animated feature: "Pinocchio"...
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 8, 1940* Disney's animated movie "Pinocchio" is introduced to the world
Page 18 of this newspaper contains the first review of the new animated movie from the Disney Studios, "Pinocchio". This was their 2nd animated movie, following on the heals of the wildly successful "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs".
The very favorable review... See More $160.00
Disney's "Fantasia" is introduced to the world...
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 14, 1940* Walt Disney's "Fantasia" is reviewed upon its premiere
Page 28 contains a quite lengthy review of the new animated feature-length movie produced by Walt Disney, titled "Fantasia". The review is headed: "Walt Disney's 'Fantasia' an Exciting New Departure in Film Entertainment, Opened Last Night at the Broadway" with the review ... See More $160.00
Island of Guernsey is free of the Nazis...
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EVENING PRESS, Island of Guernsey, May 10, 1945 * Historic Guernsey issue
* Nazis driven out
This four page newspaper was published on this island in the English Channel and was occupied by the Germans during most of WWII, from July 1, 1940 through May 9, 1945.
During the Nazi occupation they took over this newspaper and filled it with pro-German propaganda, offe... See More $155.00
Early & extremely detailed on the Buchenwald Nazi concentration camps...
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, October 31, 1939 * Buchenwald Nazi concentration camps
* Detailed reports on guard's killings and floggings
World War II had just begun earlier in the month, and this prestigious newspaper did an extremely lengthy & detailed report which begins on the front page with two column heads: "Nazi Tortures Detailed by Britain; Concentr... See More $155.00
50 issues with World War II content...
180002
WORLD WAR II -- A lot of 50 issues each with front page war headlines. Folio-size; nice for resale or for someone wishing to begin a collection. The issues may have edge tears and/or a rough left spine, but they are nice for framing and do not have loss of text.
$140.00
Island Of Guernsey is free...
549332
EVENING PRESS, Island of Guernsey, May 10, 1945 This four page newspaper was published on this island in the English Channel and was occupied by the Germans during almost all of WWII, from July 1, 1940 thru May 9, 1945.During the Nazi occupation they took over this newspaper and filled it with pro-German propaganda, offering a unique insight into how the Axis reported the news during the w... See More $139.00
Debut of Sugar Ray Robinson...
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, from New York, dated October 5, 1940 * Sugar Ray Robinson's debut pro fight
* Madison Square Garden
* Boxing
This 30 page newspaper has a historic report in boxing on page 10.
A night of boxing was held at Madison Square Garden which involved various fights including the main event at the end as usual which was a title fight.
One column headlines on page 10 inclu... See More $135.00
Death of Ernie Pyle...
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THE STARS AND STRIPES, Mediterranean Edition, April 19, 1945 * Ernie Pyle death
* Famous World War II journalist
One can only imagine what the owner of this actual newspaper thought when reading this article for the first time involving one of their American heroes of that time. A great issue to hang framed on the wall of any military or journalist enthusiast.
The... See More $125.00
Ernie Pyle Slain...
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THE STARS AND STRIPES, London Edition, April 19, 1945 * Ernie Pyle death
* Famous World War II journalist
* In a famous military newspaper
One can only imagine what the owner of this actual newspaper thought when reading this article for the first time involving one of their American heroes of that time. A great issue to hang framed on the wall of any military o... See More $125.00
Army acquires new bomber... Joe Louis joins the service...
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THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, January 13, 1942 The front page of this issue has a column-wide headline "Joe Louis due to Don Uniform on Wednesday" and an accompanying large photo "Army Acquires a New Type of Bomber - Joe Louis and W. C. Saunders, Army examination official - The Brown Bomber is fingerprinted, at Fort Jay, L.I.". This is the report of Joe Louis... See More
$120.00
Hitler's last birthday... Ernie Pyle tribute...
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THE STARS AND STRIPES, Mediterranean Edition, April 20, 1945A frontpage report features the headline of "Adolf Hitler 56 Today, But He May Not Make 57". Page 3 has a detailed tribute to Ernie Pyle, "Pyle, Sick of War, Undertook Pacific Assignment As Duty" which includes a nice photo of him as well. Pyle was killed on the 18th, with the first report of his death appear... See More $120.00
Sid Luckman sets records... Leonard Berstein takes over...
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, from New York, dated November 15, 1943* Quarterback Sid Luckman - Chicago Bears sets six records
* Leonard Bernstein conducts the New York Philharmonic
The sports page has a large headline reading: "Giants Crushed by Luckman's 7 Scoring Passes; 6 Records Toppled" which includes to photos as well. Among the many subheads are: "56,681 See Bears Run Up 56-7 ... See More $120.00
Nazis blame Pearl Harbor on Roosevelt... Expelling Jews...
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EVENING PRESS, Island of Guernsey, Dec. 8, 1941 * Rare Nazi occupation issue
* Bombing of Pearl Harbor
* U.S. & Japan at war
A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi. This issue is from the day after the attack on Pearl Harbor and the report is very interesting. The brief message blames the... See More $115.00
Walt Disney's Pinocchio...
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LIBERTY magazine, New York, March 23, 1940.
* Little Choir Boy cover
* J. Edgar Hoover
* Pinocchio
* Colored Ads
The color cover of this issue has a very nice print of a little choir boy singing with... See More $112.00
Fantastic broadside on the death of Franklin D. Roosevelt...
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THE SCIO TRIBUNE--EXTRA !, Linn County, Oregon, April 12, 1945* Very usual broadside extra
* Franklin D. Roosevelt FDR death
* Great for display
The photo below tells it all. We have never seen a newspaper with such a dramatic presentation on the front page. The publisher wanted to use larger letters than the width of his newspaper would allow so he set all the type below the masthead sid... See More $110.00
1941 Lou Gehrig Death...
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THE NORWICH SUN, Norwich, N.Y., June 3, 1941 See the inset for the page
6 report regarding the death of baseball star Lou Gehrig, who earned
the nickname the Iron Horse because he played in 2,130 consecutive
games. In the report it states that Gehrig died from a rare disease
...that everyone except he himself believed incurable....The disease
which erased Gehrig from the lineup of the mighty ... See More
$99.00
Nazi message to those who evacuated Guernsey...
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THE STAR, Island of Guernsey, August 2, 1940* Rare pro Nazi newspaper
* Island of Guernsey
This is a fascinating issue, as this island in the English Channel was occupied by the Nazi around July 1, 1940 and remained in Nazi control till the end of the war. This issue, just a month after German occupation, has a great front page, giving the text of the announcement from the British resident... See More $97.00
Uncovering the tragedy of the Holocaust...
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 22, 1945 With the front page headlines announcing the Allied forces advancing further into Germany during the closing weeks of the war, the big story is actually found on page 12 with a lengthy single column head: "300 Burned Alive By Retreating SS" "U.S. Writer Describes Scene of Inferno, Laid in Placid German Community" "Survivor Tells Story&quo... See More
$96.00
SS Men Burned Prisoners Alive...
Nazi atrocities... Lest we forget...
557307
THE STARS AND STRIPES, London edition, England, April 26, 1945 Self-described as "The Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations".Views of Nazi atrocities with direct and/or indirect Holocaust reporting (see images). Headings include: "Russian Armies Circle Berlin", "Allies Deeper Into Redoubt; British Inside Bremen", &q... See More $95.00
President Roosevelt Dies...
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THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 13, 1945
* President Roosevelt Dies
The front page of this issue features a large photograph of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt in addition to a large banner headline reading: "Roosevelt Dies".
Other content includes: "Can't Fight Much Londer, Goebbels Says", "U.S. 9th Reported Near Subur
World War II begins...
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LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, September 1, 1939* Blitzkrieg
* World War II WWII starts... Nazis invade Poland - 1st report!!
This 8 page newspaper has a nice two line banner headline on the front page: "BRITISH AND FRENCH PREPARING AS GERMAN TROOPS BATTLE OF POLAND" with subheads.
Other news of the day throughout including various advertisements... See More $90.00
Guernsey is Free announced in a Guernsey paper...
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EVENING PRESS, Guernsey, May 14, 1945 The invasion of Guernsey Island is over! V-E Day has come and gone, and the last battle to be fought in Europe (the Battle of Poljana) will be over in less than 24 hours. This issue announces the end of the German occupation of Guernsey, and includes front page headings: "Invasion of Guernsey", "The King's Message and Pro... See More
$90.00
Sugar Ray Robinson vs. Jake Lamotta...
556396
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, February 6, 1943 * Sugar Ray Robinson vs. Jake Lamotta
* 2nd fight - Robinson's 1st ever loss
* Boxing - Boxers
This 22 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 9: "ROBINSON WIN STRING BROKEN" and "La Motta Floors Negro as He Takes Decision".
This was the famous second fight in which LaMotta beat Robinson.
Other news of the... See More $90.00
Erwin Rommel death...
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THE BOSTON POST, Massachusetts, October 16, 1944 * Erwin Rommel death
* The Desert Fox
* World War II field Marshall
This 14 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page: "GERMANY ADMITS ROMMEL'S DEATH" "State Funeral Ordered by Hitler for 'Desert Fox'---Wounds in Strafing by Allied Fliers Fatal"
Tells of the death of famous Nazi Fi... See More $85.00
Joe Dimaggio's 1st MVP award....
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, October 25, 1939 * Joe DiMaggio wins his 1st MVP award
* New York Yankees - Yankee Clipper
* MLB baseball - Best title to have in
This 48 page newspaper has a six column headline on page 31: "DiMaggio Voted Most Valuable Player in American League" with subheads that include: "YANKS' OUTFIELDER WINS ON 280 POINTS"... See More $85.00
Liberated women... liberated slave laborer...
Secret Texts of Nazi Theory... Lest we forget...
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THE STARS AND STRIPES, London edition, England, April 24, 1945 Self-described as "The Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations".Headings include: "Soviets Forge Ring on Berlin", "Ancient Castle Vault Reveals Secret Texts of Nazi Theory", "Street Fights Rage Inside Capital", "British Open Final Blow on Bremen&q... See More $85.00
Dachau image... Hamburg falls...
Nazi atrocities... Lest we forget...
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THE STARS AND STRIPES, London edition, England, May 4, 1945 Self-described as "The Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations".Views of Nazi atrocities with Holocaust reporting (see images). Headings include: "Germany Crumbling Into Chaos", "The Berliners Crawl Out", "British Take Hamburg...", "Munich Rejo... See More $85.00
Sugar Ray Robinson vs. Jake Lamotta...
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THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, October 3, 1942 * Sugar Ray Robinson vs. Jake Lamotta
* Boxing - Boxers
* 1st of 6 fights
* From Robinson's birth place
This 22 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 14: "Robinson Wins Easily over Lamotta".
This was the first fight before the famous defeat of Robinson by Lamotta.
Other news of the day throughout. Nice to have i... See More $85.00
Sale of world's most rare postage stamp...
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 8, 1940 * Sale of world's most rare & most valuable postage stamp
* British Guiana (Guyana) one cent magenta stamp
* Significant philately report : key philatelic interest
Page 22 contains a somewhat inconspicuous report of the most recent sale of the world's most valuable stamp, the one cent magenta British Guiana stamp. The report--se... See More $84.00
Sinking of the Bismarck, in a Nazi newspaper...
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THE STAR, Island of Guernsey, May 30, 1941 * Rare pro-Nazi occupation title
* Bismarck (German battleship) sunk
A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi. Among the ftpg. reports is a curiously small one with a one column head: "The Bismarck Sunk" (allied papers had it as a banner headl... See More $83.00
Ernie Pyle death...
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, April 19, 1945 This 40 page newspaper has a two line, two column headline near the bottom of the front page: "Ernie Pyle Is Killed on Ie Island; Foe Fired When All Seemed Safe" with much more on page 14 with related photos. Much text on Pyle here.
Other World War II reports and general news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor marg
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Other World War II reports and general news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor marg
Jake LaMotta defeats Sugar Ray Robinson...
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, from New York, dated February 6, 1943 * Jake LaMotta defeats Sugar Ray Robinson
* First defeat
This 28 page newspaper has once column headlines on page 17:
* ROBINSON'S STREAK ENDED BY LAMOTTA
* Harlem Fighter Suffers First Loss in 130 Bouts Before 18,930 at Detroit
* Bell Saves Ray In Eighth
* Left to Head Floors Him for a Count of Nine--Gate at Olympia Is $50,0... See More $80.00
Ernie Pyle death in 1945...
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, NY, April 19, 1945
* Journalist Ernie Pyle killed
* Iwo Jima Japan - World War II
This 40 page newspaper has a two line, two column headline near the bottom of the front page: "Ernie Pyle Is Killed on Ie Island; Foe Fired When All Seemed Safe" with much more on page 14 with related photos. Much text on Pyle here.
Other World War II reports and gen
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$80.00
* Journalist Ernie Pyle killed
* Iwo Jima Japan - World War II
This 40 page newspaper has a two line, two column headline near the bottom of the front page: "Ernie Pyle Is Killed on Ie Island; Foe Fired When All Seemed Safe" with much more on page 14 with related photos. Much text on Pyle here.
Other World War II reports and gen
