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667143

HMS Courageous (50) sunk disaster...

Item #667143

September 18, 1939

NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, September 18, 1939



* HMS Courageous (50) sinking

* Royal Navy aircraft carrier

* German submarine U-29 torpedo




The front page has a nice banner headline: "NAZI SUBMARINE SINKS BRITISH PLANE CARRIER" with subhead and photo. (see) Nice for display. First report coverage on the torpedo attack on the HMS Courageous in the opening weeks of World War II with t... See More  

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667141

1939 Charles M. Schwab death...

Item #667141

September 19, 1939

EDITORIAL SECTION only of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Sept. 19, 1939



* Charles M. Schwab death (1st report)

* American steel magnate

* Bethlehem Steel fame




The front page of this section has a one column heading: "CHAS. M. SCHWAB DIES; FOUNDER OF BETHLEHEM STEEL" with subhead and photo. (see)

Complete editorial section only with 8 pages, some small archival mends along the last... See More  

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667060

1940 Joe DiMaggio Yankees contract signing...

Item #667060

March 06, 1940

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, March 6, 1940



* Joe DiMaggio's contract signing

* New York Yankees - Yanks

* From his hometown - rare as such




The front page of the sport's section (inside) has a three column headline: "DiMag Accepts Terms!; Mr., Mrs. Head East" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on Joe DiMaggio's contract signing after just four seasons with the New Y... See More  

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666915

Attacks on Kure and the Inland Sea in 1945

Item #666915

July 26, 1945

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 26, 1945



* Attacks on Kure and the Inland Sea - Japan

* United States Third Fleet - air raid

* Imperial Japanese Navy sinkings

* World War II - WWII




The front page has a five column headline: "20 JAPANESE WARSHIPS DAMAGED" with subheads. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.

Complete with all 34 pages, ... See More  

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666911

1st bombing mission in Europe... First Report...

Item #666911

July 05, 1942

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., July 5, 1942



* 1st ever American bombing mission in Europe (1st report)

* World War II - WWII - United States Air Force




The front page has a three column heading: "U. S. JOINS RAF IN HOLIDAY RAID ON DUTCH OBJECTIVES" with subhead: "...Six of 12 Bombers Manned by Americans" This was the very 1st use of the United States Air Force over enemy o... See More  

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666841

Joe DiMaggio enlists into United States Army...

Item #666841

February 18, 1943

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 18, 1943 



* Joe DiMaggio enlists into United States Army 

* New York Yankees
- MLB baseball



The sport's section (page 28) has a four column headline: "DiMaggio Now Army Private on Coast" with subheads that include: "YANKS OUTFIELDER WAIVES FURLOUGH" "DiMaggio Passes Army Physical, Then Leaves for Reception Center at Monter... See More  

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666571

Winston Churchill "War Situation" speech... Eisenhower is Supreme Commander...

Item #666571

February 12, 1943

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, February 12, 1943 



* Winston Churchill "War Situation" speech

* House of Commons of the United Kingdom

* Dwight Eisenhower becomes supreme commander




The front page has five column heading: "War: New Command, Plans for 1943" with subheads that include: "Prime Minister Tell Commons That Detailed Plans for Nine Months of Attack Are Laid&q... See More  

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666518

1941 New Yankees vs. Dodgers... World Series....

Item #666518

October 01, 1941

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, October 1, 1941.



* New York Yankees vs. Brooklyn Dodgers (game 1)

* Major league baseball MLB - Subway series




Above the masthead is a nice scoreboard graph showing the New York Yankees winning 3-2. (see) The front page has a two column headline: "RUFFING, YANKS, CAPTURE OPENER FROM DODGERS" with subheads and photo. (see) Coverage continues ... See More  

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666461

Mount Rushmore completed... construction ends...

Item #666461

November 02, 1941

ROTOGRAVURE SECTION only of the New York Times, Nov. 2, 1941



* Mount Rushmore National Memorial

* Black Hills - Keystone, South Dakota

* Construction ends on mountainside




Page 5 of this section has a photo of Mount Rushmore with heading: "HEROIC HEADS" with text that begins with: "Complete at last, the gigantic heads of Washington, Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Lincoln.... See More  

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666454

Tensions with Japan are increasing... Pre-Pearl Harbor...

Item #666454

November 28, 1941

NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, November 28, 1941.



* Pre Pearl Harbor attack on America

* Tensions with Japan increasing




The front page has a banner headline: "U. S. WON'T YIELD ON CHINA" with subheads. Nice for display.

Complete with 42 pages, a few archival mends near the margins, small library stamp within masthead, some small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.

... See More  

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666446

Flag salute not mandatory...

Item #666446

June 15, 1943

THE MORNING POST, Camden, New Jersey, June 15, 1943 



* West Virginia Board of Education v. Barnette

* United States Supreme Court decision

* Pledge of Allegiance - flag salute unconstitutional

* Johovah's Witnesses & public schools




Among the various front page headlines is a 2 line, 2 column head: "High U.S. Court Reverses Ruling on Flag Salute" with subhead: "... See More  

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666330

Rare movie prop newspaper...

Item #666330

January 01, 1942

CHICAGO DAILY GAZETTE, (no date)  We've all seen newspapers used as props in movies, typically with a headline relating to the plot of the movie. Obviously created exclusively for the production of the movie, they are quite rare and seldom come on the collector's market--particular issues from the "golden age of Hollywood".

I am not aware of what motion picture this issue w... See More  

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666308

1942 Marshalls-Gilberts raids... Pacific Islands...

Item #666308

February 02, 1942

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Feb. 2, 1942



* Marshalls-Gilberts raids - Pacific Islands

* USS Yorktown - Task Force 17

* Post Attack on Pearl Harbor

* Prelude to the Battle of Midway




The front page has a nice banner headline: "SIX JAP BASES RAIDED BY U. S." with subheads. (see) Nice for display. First report coverage on the Marshall-Gilberts raids by Task Force 17 onboard the USS Yorkt... See More  

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666284

Battle for the Maginot Line in 1940 France...

Item #666284

June 15, 1940

LOS ANGELES EXAMINER, WAR EXTRA, June 15, 1940



* Battle of France (Fall)

* Fight for the Maginot Line

* British vs. Germany tanks




The front page has a great banner headline in bold lettering: "BRITISH IRON ARMY CHALLENGES NAZIS!" with subheads.

Incomplete issue containing 8 of the 16 pages of the 1st section only, nice for display as such.... See More  

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666207

1945 USS Ticonderoga... Japanese kamikaze attacks....

Item #666207

July 20, 1945

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 20, 1945



* USS Ticonderoga - Essex-class aircraft carrier

* Japanese kamikazes - South Japanese Islands




Te top of page 3 has a one column heading: "TICONDEROGA'S SKIPPER TELLS HOW SHE WAS HIT" with photo of the carrier's commander. This is on the Japanese kamikaze attacks on the USS Ticonderoga during the attacks on the South Japanese islands. R... See More  

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666113

General Douglas MacArthur in Australia...

Item #666113

July 01, 1943

DAILY NEWS, WAR EXTRA, Los Angeles, July 1, 1943 



* MacArthur Strikes

* Great WW2 headlines




The 4-line, full-banner headline reads: "WAR EXTRA - M'ARTHUR STRIKES! - INVADES 5 BASES - Fighting rages on 2 islands." The subheading has: "Allies launch drive to ring Japs on Rabaul", with supporting text.

Additional related images and text are found on inside pages.

... See More  

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666112

"BATTLE ON MARNE; ITALY BOMBS GENEVA" - WAR EXTRA!

Item #666112

June 12, 1940

LOS ANGELES EXAMINER, June 12, 1940



* Great WWII reporting!

* War Extra - Battle on Marne... Italy attacks Geneva




The top of the front page has: "WAR EXTRA", followed by the dramatic 2-line, near-full-banner headline: "BATTLE ON MARNE; ITALY BOMBS GENEVA". Additional headlines include: "Rain Helps French Slow Nazi Attacks; Duce Bases Blasted", with additional s... See More  

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666091

George S. Patton makes Lieutenant General...

Item #666091

March 12, 1943

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 12, 1943



* General George S. Patton promoted

* World War II - WWII (1st report)




The top of page 4 has a small one column heading: "Patton and Spaatz Picked As Lieutenant General" 1st report coverage on famous World War II hero, George S. Patton, being promoted to Lieutenant General. Unfortunate for the small, inside page report here, but still a first rep... See More  

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666086

Italy gives up!

Item #666086

September 08, 1943

DAILY NEWS--WAR EXTRA, Los Angeles, Sept. 8, 1943  A very displayable issue with this great front page: "Eisenhower announces---ALL ITALY IN SURRENDER ! " and: "Military Armistice In Effect". A very displayable issue.

A tabloid-size newspaper, present are 12 of the 40 pages, good condition.

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665838

Battle of Greece w/ Salonika capture...

Item #665838

April 09, 1941

HERALD EXPRESS, 6th WAR EXTRA, Los Angeles, April 9, 1941



* Battle of Greece

* Salonika capture

* Greco-Italian War




The front page has a great banner headline above the masthead: "SALONIKA FALLS TO NAZIS; CAPTURE 300,000 GREEKS" with subheads. Nice for display.

Complete with all 38 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins and central fold, generally nice.

... See More  

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665815

Pierre Laval shot... French politician...

Item #665815

August 27, 1941

HERALD EXPRESS, EXTRA, Los Angeles, Aug. 27, 1941



* Pierre Laval shot (1st report)

* French politician - Nazi collaborator ?




Above the masthead is a terrific banner headline in large lettering: "PIERRE LAVAL SHOT" with subhead and photo. (see) Great for display.

Complete 1st section only with 18 pages, a little wear along the central fold, generally nice.... See More  

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665814

Tunisian campaign beginning... North Africa...

Item #665814

November 12, 1942

HERALD EXPRESS, Los Angeles, Nov. 12, 1942



* Tunisian campaign beginning

* Battle of Tunisia, North Africa

* World War II - WWII




The front page has a great headline above the masthead: "BATTLE FOR TUNISIA; Allies Launch Land, Sea Air Attack" with subhead. (see)

Incomplete issue containing 2 loose leafs (4 pages total), a little irregular along the left margin, some archival mend... See More  

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665802

`941 Battle of Kiev... Encirclement of Soviet troops....

Item #665802

September 20, 1941

HERALD EXPRESS, Los Angeles, Sept. 20, 1941



* First Battle of Kiev (1941)

* Encirclement of Soviet troops

* Axis invasion of Soviet Union - Russia




The front page has a nice banner headline above the masthead in large lettering: "THOUSANDS PERISH IN KIEV" with subhead. (see) Great for display.

Complete 1st section only with 14 pages, a little margin wear, generally nice.... See More  

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665645

Nazis invade Crete.....

Item #665645

May 22, 1941

LOS ANGELES EXAMINER, May 22, 1941



* Nazis invade Crete Greece

* World War II - WWII gliders - paratroopers




The front page has a terrific banner headline: "BRITISH FLEET CRIPPLED AS CRETE BATTLE RAGES" with subhead. (see) Great for display. Related photo on page 2.

First section only with 14 pages, a little margin wear, generally good.... See More  

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665573

Second Battle of El Alamein... Rommel....

Item #665573

October 24, 1942

HERALD EXPRESS, WAR EXTRA, Los Angeles, Oct. 24, 1942



* Second Battle of El Alamein begins

* World War II Egypt - Africa

* German General Erwin Rommel




The front page has a nice banner headline: "BIG EGYPT DRIVE" with subhead. (see) Nice for display. 

Incomplete issue containing the 1st 2 loose leafs only (pages 1-4), nice for display as such.... See More  

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665440

Roosevelt defines four freedoms...

Item #665440

January 07, 1941

MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, January 7, 1941

 

* Franklin D. Roosevelt's Four Freedoms defined

* State of the Union Address



The front page has a nice headline: "CONGRESS TO RUSH 'STOP HITLER' DRIVE" with subheads. (see) Complete text of Roosevelt's message in located on page 15. In his message he defines what he considered the four essential freedoms: f

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665429

Battle of Cape Esperance in 1942....

Item #665429

October 14, 1942

NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, October 14, 1942



* Battle of Cape Esperance

* Savo Island, Guadalcanal

* World War II - WWII




The front page has a six column headline: "5 More Jap Ships Sunk" with subhead Coverage on the Battle of Cape Esperance and Savo Island, Guadalcanal.

Complete in 38 pages, light toning at the margins, some spine wear, otherwise good.... See More  

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665422

1942 Lidice Czechoslovakia massacre...

Item #665422

June 11, 1942

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 11, 1942



* Lidice Czechoslovakia massacre

* World War II Nazis liquidation

* Battle of Midway victory




The front page has a two column heading: "Nazis Destroy Czech Village; Shoot All Men, Jail Women" Small related map on page 5. (see) First report coverage on the annihilation of the town of Lidice Czechoslovakia by the Nazis. This was in reprisal ... See More  

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665119

Nile Kinnick & Iowa Hawkeyes football...

Item #665119

July 21, 1940

THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, July 21, 1940



* Nile Kinnick's all-star voting tops all

* Iowa Hawkeyes - NCAA college football



Page 5 of this section has a small and somewhat discrete heading: "Kinnick Is Far In Lead" with subhead. (see)

Other sporting news of the day. Complete sport's section with all 8 pages, rag edition in nice condition.



wikipedia ... See More  

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664827

DiMaggio hitting streak hits #49...

Item #664827

July 11, 1941

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 11, 1941



* Joe DiMaggio's hitting streak reaches 49

* New York Yankees - MLB baseball

* Best title to be had ?




The sport's section (page 20) has headings: "Yanks Triumph" "DiMaggio Runs Streak to 49 Games As Yanks Halt Browns at Night, 1-0" and more with box scores.

(see) First report coverage on Joe DiMaggio's famous hitting streak... See More  

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664679

First game in DiMaggio's remarkable 56 game hitting streak...

Item #664679

May 16, 1941

NEW YORK TIMES, May 16, 1941 



* Joe DiMaggio - New York Yankees baseball

* All time MLB game hitting streak record begins




The sports page has a logically inconspicuous report, under the heading: "Yankees Bow to White Sox For Fifth Straight Setback...", noting: "...In sharp contrast to the White Sox batters, the New Yorkers kicked away every chance they had except one, wh... See More  

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664573

Joe Dimaggio nears the end of his hitting streak (52 & 53)...

Item #664573

July 14, 1941

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 14, 1941



* Joe DiMaggio's hitting streak nears the end (52 & 53)

* New York Yankees - Major league baseball doubleheader



The sports section (page 21) has a four column headline proclaiming: "Yanks Take Two for Record of 14 in Row" with subheads that include: "DiMaggio Hits in Both Contests As 50,387 Watch 8-1, 1-0 Sweep" and more with bo... See More  

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664525

Jewish Holocaust becomes a public reality... Nazi atrocities...

Item #664525

April 05, 1943

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 5, 1943 



* Jewish Holocaust becoming reality to the public 

* Nazi-occupied Europe exterminations 

* Help on the way ?
 



This 36 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 14: "JEWISH CONGRESS ASKS AID IN EUROPE", "Chicago Division to Push Succor Programs for the 5,000,000 Jews There" and more (see photos). See photos fo... See More  

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$47.00
664520

Joe DiMaggio continues the consecutive game hitting streak (51)...

Item #664520

July 13, 1941

THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, July 13, 1941 



* Joe DiMaggio - New York Yankees baseball

* All time MLB hitting streak record continues (51)




The top of the front page of this section has a one column heading: "DIMAGGIO'S 2 HITS HELP YANKS TAKE 12TH STRAIGHT, 7-5" with subheads that include: "Browns Beaten as Joe Lifts Record to 51 Games..." and mo... See More  

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664519

Joe DiMaggio continues the consecutive game hitting record...

Item #664519

July 06, 1941

THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, July 6, 1941 



* Joe DiMaggio - New York Yankees

* All time MLB hitting streak record continues (46)




The front page of this section has a one column heading: "YANKEES WIN, 10-5, WITH FIVE HOMERS, ONE BY DIMAGGIO" with subheads that include: "Joe, on First Time Up Against Athletics, Extends Hitting Mark to 46 Games in Row"... See More  

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664504

Battle of the Bulge prelude... Gen. Alexander Patch......

Item #664504

December 13, 1944

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 13, 1944 



* General Alexander Patch

* Gen. George S. Patton photo

* World War II - WWII

* Battle of the Bulge prelude




The top of the front page has a five column headline: "7TH ARMY GAINS NEAR KARLSRUHE; 1ST CLEARS 5 TOWNS ALONG ROER" with subheads that include: "Patch's Forces in Seltz in Drive for Reich Chemical District" and mor... See More  

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664500

Gen. George S. Patton... Battle of the Bulge prelude...

Item #664500

December 09, 1944

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 9, 1944 



* General George S. Patton 

* World War II - WWII

* Battle of the Bulge prelude




The top of the front page has a five column headline: "GERMANS LAUNCH HEAVY ATTACK" with subheads that include: "Patton Lines Hold". See photos for partial coverage of Patton's movements just one week prior to the Battle of the Bulge.

Othe... See More  

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$45.00
664395

A Nazi newspaper from an English island...

Item #664395

May 10, 1941

THE STAR, Guernsey, Channel Islands, May 10, 1941 



* Rare German occupation title

* World War II - WWII




Among the front page reports are: "Rommel, The Gallant Swabian Commander of the German Troops In Africa" "German Submarine Commander Sinks 4 Enemy Merchant Ships..." "Bomb Hits of All Calibres on Industrial Works in England"  "The Bombardment o... See More  

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664090

Italy gives up!

Item #664090

September 08, 1943

CHICAGO HERALD AMERICAN, Sept. 8, 1943 



* Italy surrenders

* World War II




A very displayable issue with this great front page: "VICTORY ! " dropped out of a red box, and then: "ITALY GIVES UP" dropped out of a black box. Also the banner: "UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER" with related subheads and reports. Nice for display.

Complete in 36 pages, some ruffling at t... See More  

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664080

Actor Tom Mix killed in auto accident...

Item #664080

October 13, 1940

THE MINNEAPOLIS SUNDAY TRIBUNE, October 13, 1940



* Western actor Tom Mix killed

* Arizona car accident (1st report)




The front page has a two column heading: "Tom Mix Is Killed When Car Crashes" with subhead and photo of Mix with famous horse. (see) First report coverage on the death of famous Western movie actor, Tom Mix.

Complete with all 40+ pages, light toning at the margins, ... See More  

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$52.00
664076

A very prophetic headline on next year's World Series...

Item #664076

October 07, 1941

ST LOUIS POST-DISPATCH - Sports Section only, Oct. 7, 1941



* St. Louis Cardinals to win 1942 World Series ?

* MLB - Major League Baseball true prediction




The banner headline reports on the just-completed 1941 World Series in which the New York Yankees were victorious over the Brooklyn Dodgers, noting a boastful St. Louis bias: "CARDS WILL TAKE CARE OF YANKEES IN 1942 WORLD SERIES"... See More  

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663818

A Nazi newspaper from an English island... The 'V2' rocket...

Item #663818

November 10, 1944

EVENING PRESS, Guernsey, Channel Islands, Nov. 10, 1944 



* German V-2 rocket flying bomb

* Rare German occupation publication




Among the front page reports are: "Bombardment of London Reinforced by Use. of Far More Powerful Projectile" "V2 Explosive Has Been Employed For a Few Weeks..." and much more.

Four pages, great condition.



This newspaper was published on t... See More  

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$32.00
663748

Stan Musial 1st MLB game....

Item #663748

September 18, 1941

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, September 18, 1941



* Stan Musial's very 1st MLB baseball game

* St. Louis Cardinals




The front page of the sport's section has a five column headline: "CARDS PICK UP HALF GAME" with subhead. (see) First report coverage continues on page 4 of this section with: "Rookie Stan Musial, just up from Rochester, doubled in the Cardinals' first tow... See More  

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$62.00
663745

1942 Operation Millennium Cologne Germany....

Item #663745

June 02, 1942

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, June 2, 1942



* Cologne Germany 1,000 bomber raid

* Operation Millennium - World War II




The front page has a nice headline in bold lettering: "20,000 REPORTED DEAD IN COLOGNE!" with subheads. Nice for display. First report coverage on the famous 1,000 bomber raid on Cologne Germany by the RAF during World War II.

Complete with all 22 pages, light toning at... See More  

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$42.00
663742

Louis Zamperini goes missing...

Item #663742

June 06, 1943

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, June 6, 1943



* Louis Zamperini goes missing

* World War II South Pacific


* Movie - film "Unbroken" fame

* Count Fleet wins Triple crown



Page 5 of the sport's section has a one column photo of Louis Zamperirni with small heading: "Missing In Action" with brief text. (see) 1st report coverage when Louis Zamperini originally went missing. He w... See More  

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$67.00
663692

Nazis invade Crete w/ paratroopers.....

Item #663692

May 21, 1941

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, May 21, 1941



* Nazis invade Crete Greece (1st report)

* World War II - WWII gliders - paratroopers




The front page has a nice headline in bold lettering: "A NEW CRETE GLIDER BLITZ" with subheads, related illustration and small map. (see) First report coverage on the Battle of Crete.

Complete with all 28 pages, light toning at the margins, small library st... See More  

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$58.00
663685

1st Sugar Ray Robinson vs. Jake Lamotta...

Item #663685

October 03, 1942

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, October 3, 1942



* Sugar Ray Robinson vs. Jake Lamotta

* Boxing - Boxers - 1st of 6 fights



The front page of the sport's section (page 13) has a two column heading: "RAY ROBINSON WINS DECISION OVER 'TRUCK'" with subhead. (see)

Complete with all 20 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small address label ... See More  

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$49.00
663578

FDR orders to protect American waters from Axis in 1941.......

Item #663578

September 12, 1941

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, September 12, 1941



* President Franklin D. Roosevelt FDR

* United States Navy to protect our waters

* Shoot on sight order made




The front page has a nice headline: "F.D.R. Orders Navy to Sink Axis U-Boats, Raiders on Sight!" with subheads that include: "The President's Historic Address" and more. Complete text with photo of FDR is on page 6... See More  

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$48.00
663236

Whirlaway wins Saratoga Special Stakes...

Item #663236

August 11, 1940

THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, August 11, 1940



* Whirlaway - horse racing

* Saratoga Special Stakes (early win)

* Eventual Triple crown winner




The front page of this section has a one column heading: "WHIRLAWAY TAKES SARATOGA SPECIAL WITH GREAT FINISH" with subheads. Whirlaway would win the triple crown the following year.

Complete sport's section only with 8 ... See More  

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$40.00
663073

Joe DiMaggio hits 3 home runs...

Item #663073

June 09, 1941

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, June 9, 1941



* Joe DiMaggio hits 3 home runs HRs

* New York Yankees - MLB baseball

* From his hometown & where he played minor league




The top of page 5 of the sport's section has a three column headline: "DI MAG HITS 3 HOMERS AS YANKS TAKE TWO" with subhead, photo and box scores. (see) Nice to have in this San Francisco publication, rare as such.... See More  

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$48.00
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