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Published by prison inmates... Details on the 1914 World Series...
Item #698256
October 17, 1914
THE SUMMARY, Elmira, New York, Oct. 17, 1914 An interesting newspaper "Published Weekly by & for the Inmates of the N.Y.S. Reformatory at Elmira". as noted at the top of page 2.
Great content in this issue, as one-third of the front page is a report on the Braves winning the 1914 World Series with heads: "Braves Are Victorious" "Win World's Series in F... See More
Dinner for 40 cents, or step up to a 75 cent dinner...
Item #698308
December 07, 1917
ATASCADERO NEWS, California, Dec. 7, 1917 This city is about midway between Los Angeles & San Francisco. Ann advertisement notes that it is a town where: "...We have pure air and atmosphere where refined people and busy business men, with their families, find great comfort and a good time...".
Eight pages, tabloid-size, very nice condition.
By and for brewery and soft drink workers...
Item #649248
BREWERY & SOFT DRINK WORKERS' JOURNAL, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1918 An interesting folio size newspaper for members of the: "International Union of United Brewery & Soft Drink Workers" from just a year before Prohibition. Two of the inside pages are in German. An interesting newspaper for display in a home bar, etc.Four pages, lightly toned, some minor margin tears, small b... See More
Newspaper for those on board a floating university...
Item #698437
April 02, 1927
THE BINNACLE, S.S. Ryndam, April 2, 1927 Subtitled: "Published Daily at Sea by The Floating University." An interesting little "in-house" newspaper published on board the ship of this early floating university that traveled the world.
Four pages, lightly inked library stamp in an upper corner, 9 1/2 by 12 1/2 inches, good condition.
Amelia Earhart gets her commercial pilot license...
Item #698328
March 29, 1929
NEW YORK TIMES, March 29, 1929 Page 16 has one column heads: " Permit For Miss Earhart" "She is Fourth Woman to Aviation Transport License".
Complete in 48 pages, minor margin wear, nice condition.
Note: While the major historic events in Amelia Earhart's life can be read about through multiple venues (books, newspapers, magazines, etc.), many of the more obscure ... See More
"Utopian" newspaper from the depths of the Depression...
Item #688843
December 09, 1935
UTOPIAN NEWS, Los Angeles, California, Dec. 9, 1935 A very unusual & rare title from the depths of the Depression. This newspaper lasted for less than 2 years, and 3 months of that time it was suspended. One of the issues notes: "The Utopian News--is both a primer & an advanced treatise on the old and the new economy...opens the door to a liberal education in economics & soc... See More
Germany's illustrated magazine from the Nazi era...
Item #698462
May 14, 1936
BERLINER ILLUSETRIRTE ZEITUNG (Berlin Illustrated Newspaper), Germany. May 14, 1936 This was the "Life" magazine of Germany from during the Nazi era. The full front page is a photo of Ribbentrop the foreign minister. A wide variety of photos and articles within
Complete in 40 pages, 11 by 14 3/4 inches, minimal margin wear, never bound nor trimmed, good condition.
World War II before America's involvement...
Item #698158
May 19, 1941
NEW YORK JOURNAL AMERICAN, Oct. 18, 1940 The front page bold, banner headline announces: "NAZI ARMY ROUTED SAILING FOR BRITAIN" with a smaller headline: "Germans Claim Sea Triumph Off Bristol" and other war-related reports on the front page.
The complete first section with pages 1-18, good condition
A Nazi newspaper from a British island...
Item #691291
December 19, 1941
THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Dec. 19, 1941 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 front page reports are: "Roosevelt's Pessimistic Speech - 'Three Most Terrible Days in Our History' " "Exemplary Behavior of Troops In Occupied Territory&... See More
A Nazi newspaper from a British island: on Japan's Pearl Harbor attack...
Item #691292
December 20, 1941
THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Dec. 20, 1941 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 front page reports are: "Japan had Warned The United States" from less than 2 weeks after Pearl Harbor. Also: The Pearl Harbor Raid - 5 Battleships Sunk, 4 Damaged and 450... See More
A newsletter printed on-board a British escort ship...
Item #698055
May 03, 1942
THE STALKER, May 3, 1942 There is very little information on this crudely produced newsletter. It looks very much like other "camp" newspapers produced on board ships during World War II for the benefit of the personnel on-board. This is the volume 1, number 11 issue.
Research leans towards this being the newsletter for one of a large group of escort aircraft carriers transferred ... See More
A World War II newspaper from the Navy Yard...
Item #649240
January 01, 1944
BEACON, Philadelphia Navy Yard, 1944 A military paper produced at the Navy Yard, which was a major site for not only the building of new warships but also the repair of vessels damaged in the war. As would be expected there is a great wealth of war-related content, with an emphasis of naval items.
Eight pages, 10 1/2 by 16 pages, printed on high quality paper, nice condition. The photos sho... See More
Latest news from the war front...
Item #690464
November 27, 1944
STARS & STRIPES, London Edition, Nov. 27, 1944 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead. Penciled at the top is "War Dept."
The front page reports: "450 B29s Set Fires In Osaka, Main Jap Industrial Center" "Truman Sees More Men Ion Pacific Than in Europe" " Yank Link-U... See More
A military "camp newspaper" printed in The Philippines...
Item #697605
April 19, 1945
FAR EASTERN EXPRESS, The U.S. Army Daily, The Philippines, April 19, 1945 This "camp" newspaper was printed by the Information and Education Section, for all armed forces. Crudely done on a single sheet, typewriter set, and produced on a mimeograph machine.
The front page has: "Six Soviet Armies Mass" and "Three Yank Armies Seek To Cut Off Fleeing Nazis" with m... See More
The end is near in Germany...
Item #690455
April 27, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, London Edition, April 27, 1945 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead. Penciled at the top is "War Dept."
The front page reports: "Hint U.S.-Soviet Link-Up Made" "Bremen, Stettin Fall; Redoubt Is Stormed; Resistance Crumbles" "5th Captures Verona; Sa... See More
Jimmy Doolittle... Fighting on Okinawa...
Item #689901
May 28, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, Paris Edition, May 28, 1945 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
Front page reports include: "Eighth Air Force Is Pacific-Bound Under Doolittle" which a photo of Lt. Gen. [Jimmy] Doolittle.
Also a photo of soldiers fighting on Okinawa, with: "Heavy Rains Turn Okinaw... See More
Superfortresses hammer Japan...
Item #689949
June 10, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, Paris edition, June 10, 1945 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
The front page reports: "3 B29 Fleets Hammer Japan; Yanks Blast at Okinawa Pockets" "Superforts' Attack On Plane Plants Is 1st Triple Raid" "Full Surrender Demand Bars Jap Peace Plea, Pre... See More
Military newspaper printed in the jungles of New Guinea...
Item #649247
October 06, 1945
GUINEA GOLD, "Australian Edition", Oct. 6, 1945 On November 19, 1942, Australian and U.S. troops fighting Japanese invaders in the New Guinea jungle read the first issue of "Guinea Gold", a unique four-page Australian army newspaper which day after day thereafter published a record number of world scoops. It was able to do so because U.S. General Douglas MacArthur, Sup
... See More
World War II camp newspaper from The Philippines...
Item #697546
November 28, 1945
CEBU, presumably published at or near the city of Cebu, Philippine Islands, Nov. 6, 1944 The dateline notes: "An Army Daily" with the back page noting: "Vol. 1, no. 143. Published by Information-Education Sec. Hq., Base G. Sgt. Dale Kramer, Editor".
This was one of the various "camp" newspapers from WWII printed on small sheets by a mimeograph machine. As of th... See More
John F. Kennedy assassinated...
Item #649230
November 22, 1963
ORLANDO EVENING STAR--EXTRA, Florida, November 22, 1963 Certainly to go down in history as one of the more memorable events of the 20th century, this newspaper has a bold banner headline proclaiming the tragedy: "PRESIDENT SLAIN" with the subhead reading: "Suspect Seized After Cop Shot".
All the text on the front page deals with the Kennedy assassination & also inclu... See More
Voice of the Nation of Islam...
Item #626815
April 16, 1971
MUHAMMAD SPEAKS, Chicago, Illinois, April 16, 1971 This newspaper was one of the most widely-read ever produced by an African American organization. Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad began the publication on May 1960 as a weekly publication. It was distributed nationwide by the Nation Of Islam and covered current events around the world as well as relevant news in African American commu... See More
Mark McGwire sets home run record...
Item #649220
September 08, 1998
THE ST. LOUIS POST DISPATCH -- STADIUM EXTRA, September 8, 1998 This "Stadium Extra Edition" reports Mark McGwire's breaking of Roger Maris' single season home run record. This issue is unique and quite difficult to find as it was only available at the stadium. Great to have this report in a St. Louis paper.
Complete in 20 pages, nice condition, some typical ink smudging (... See More
Death of The Beatles' George Harrison...
Item #696264
November 30, 2001
DAILY NEWS, New York, Nov. 30, 2001 See the photo below for the great front page heading and photo concerning the death of Beatle George Harrison. Lengthy article & many more photos on the inside pages. The complete issue, very nice condition.
Smallest newspaper in the world...
Item #649261
January 01, 2003
VOSSA SENHORIA, Divinopolis, Brazil, 2003 A fascinating curiosity as this is the smallest newspaper in the world (as recognized by Guinness Book of Records). This monthly newspaper started in 1935 as a solution for creating a quality low-cost newspaper. Mostly in Portuguese, and containing 24 pages. Each issue is different so the issue you receive may differ from what is seen in the photo, b... See More
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