Steamer "Island Queen" disaster...
"Exodus 1947" Jewish refugees...
Item #721625
September 10, 1947
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, September 10, 1947
* "Exodus 1947" Jewish refugees relocated to Germany
* 24 refuges hurt, 50 ringleaders are jailed
* Excursion steamer "Island Queen" disaster
The front page has a historic report regarding the arrival of the Jewish refuges from the Exodus 1947 vessel, which had been captured by the British outside of Palestine. In a... See More
America's capital moves to Reading, PA... Action near Philadelphia...
Item #721556
September 03, 1776
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 3, 1776 An inside page has a "Letter from an Officer under General Howe, dated Staten Island" which begins: "Such strong intrenchments as the rebels have thrown up at New York were never before seen in an enemy's country...the same precautions are taken at Philadelphia & indeed every place where we are expected." with mor... See More
Prohibition ending in 1933... Beer returning...
Item #721548
March 14, 1933
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, March 14, 1933
* Prohibition ending - beer returning
* President Franklin D. Roosevelt - FDR
The top of the front page has a four column heading: "Beer by Week End, Congress' Plan" with subheads. (see images) This led the way for president Roosevelt enacting the beer bill 10 days later which legalized the sale of beer and wine.
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1874 circus ad w/ Little Mollie Brown & Frank Berry...
Item #721546
July 07, 1874
DESERET EVENING NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah, July 7, 1874
* "Montgomery Queen's Circus" advertisment
* Child performer "Little Mollie Brown"
* ‘The only Female Somersault Rider in the World’
* Girl horseback circus performer (14 years old)
The front page has a 13 1/2 x 4 inch graphic advertisement for upcoming performances of "Montgomery Queen's... See More
Early mention of the Loch Ness monster in 1934....
Item #721545
January 14, 1934
SECTION 4 only of the New York Times, Jan. 14, 1934
* Loch Ness Monster becoming World known
* Nessie mystery widens - seal ? - sea lion ?
Certainly one of the more notable monster or creature searches in recent times is the Loch Ness Monster. Debate continues as to its existence. Page 2 of this section has a one column heading: "SCOTTISH 'MONSTER' IS DECLARED A SEAL" wit... See More
"Mother Jones" memorial dedication... Mount Olive, Illinois...
Item #721544
October 10, 1936
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. Oct. 10, 1936
* Mother Jones honored at Mount Olive, Illinois
* Memorial monument dedication - Unveiling
The bottom of the front page has a brief article with small heading: "'Mother' Jones Is Honored By Thousands of Miners" (see image)
Complete with 16 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.
background: On October 11, 193... See More
1928 Wineville Chicken Coop murders... Northcott guilty...
Item #721542
February 08, 1929
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, February 8, 1929
* Wineville Chicken Coop murders
* Christine and Walter Collins
* Gordon Stewart Northcott guilty (1st report)
* Hollywood movie 'Changeling'
The front page has a one column heading: "NORTHCOTT FACES DEATH PENALTY ON 3 MURDER COUNTS" with subhead. (see images) These murders wer... See More
1937 Brady Gang shootout....
Item #721541
October 13, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 13, 1937
* Al Brady Gang shootout
* Bangor ME Maine
* F.B.I. - G-Men agents (1st report)
The top of the front page has a two column heading heading: "Brady Gang Is Wiped Out Planning Bangor Bank Raid" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 42 pages, light toning at the margins, a little spine wear, generally nice.
background: On the morning of Oc... See More
Bobby Jones wins U.S. amateur title photos...
Item #721540
September 23, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Rotogravure section only, September 23, 1928
* Amateur golfer Bobby Jones
* Brae Burn Country Club - golf
* United States Amateur Championship
This 14 page section has various photos throughout including 4 on the United States Amateur golf championship at the Brae Burn Country Club in West Newton, Massachusetts. These photos are featured on page 2 of this rotogravure se... See More
Jewish Holocaust... public reality... Nazi atrocities...
Item #721539
May 19, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 19, 1944
* Jewish Holocaust becoming reality to the public
* Nazi-occupied Hungary exterminations
Page 18 has an editorial with one column heading: "The Jews Of Hungary" See images for coverage on the atrocities in Nazi-occupied Hungary.
Complete with 34 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.... See More
1869 Gold Hill, Nevada mine fire disaster....
Item #721538
April 11, 1869
THE NEW YORK HERALD, April 11, 1869
* Gold Hill, Storey County, Nevada
* Comstock Lode - Virginia City
* Yellow Jacket Mine fire disaster
Page 7 has an article headed: "The Disaster In Nevada" and more. (see images)
Complete with 16 pages, nice condition.
background: In April of 1869, a devastating fire erupted in the Yellow Jacket Mine at Gold Hill, Nevada, part of the Comst... See More
Actress Rosamond Pinchot 1938 suicide...
Item #721537
January 24, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 24, 1938
* Rosamond Pinchot suicide death
* Stage & film actress - socialite
The front page has a one column heading: "ROSAMOND PINCHOT ENDS LIFE IN GARAGE" with subheads. First report coverage continues inside with photo. (see images)
Complete with 42 pages; light toning and minor wear at the margins, small address stamp within the masthead,... See More
1950 Kew Gardens, Queens train disaster...
Item #721536
November 23, 1950
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., November 23, 1950
* Long Island Railroad (LIRR)
* Kew Gardens, Queens train wreck
* Richmond Hills NY (1st report)
The front page has a nice banner headline: "AT LEAST 75 DIE IN L.I. RAIL WRECK" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with all 38 pages, light toning at the margins, small binding holes and minor wear along the spine, ge... See More
Item #721532
September 11, 1948
THE DETROIT NEWS, Sept. 11, 1948
* Swarm of Birds - bizarre incident
* Empire State Building strike
* Mass nocturnal migration tragedy
The front page has a two column heading: "Bird Swarm Killed as Big Flight Rams Empire State Bldg." (see images)
Complete with 22 pages, rag edition in nice condition. Some small binding holes along the spine.
background: On Septemb... See More
From early 19th century Vermont... a seven-issue lot...
Item #721495
October 13, 1800
SPOONER'S VERMONT JOURNALs, Windsor, seven issue lot from 1800-1807
* Rare 18th century American publication
Included are a blend of damaged and 2nd-rate issues. The dates are: July 29, 1800; May 24, 1803; Oct. 18, 1803; May 5, 1806; Oct. 27, 1806; Aug. 3 & Oct. 5, 1807.
Four pages. Sold "as is" at a significant discount.... See More
Elbe Day... Soviet & American troops meet....
Item #721494
April 28, 1945
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 28, 1945
* Elbe River Day - Torgau, Germany
* Soviet (Russian) & American Troops
The front page has a three column heading: "HOW YANKS LINKED WITH RUSSIANS" with subheads. More on pages 4 & 5. Four related photos and map are on the back page under banner heading: "First Pictures of U.S.--Russian Meeting on East Bank of the Elbe--Alli... See More
Joe Paterno's 1st game as starter at Brown University...
Item #721493
November 17, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 17, 1946
* Joe Paterno at Brown University (college football)
* Legendary Penn State Nittany Lions head coach
Page 2 of the sport's section (inside) has a banner heading: "Harvard Scores Twice Through Air in Crushing Brown Before 20,000 Fans" with subheads and stats. (see) Paterno is mentioned within the report once and his name also appears in th... See More
Albert Einstein' property seized ny the Nazis...
Item #721492
November 21, 1933
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Nov. 21, 1933
* Albert Einstein Living in America
* His property seized in Nazi Germany
* Escapes Adolph Hitler & Third Reich
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "All Einstein's Goods Seized by Secret Police of Prussia" with subhead. (see mages)
Complete with all 24 pages, light toning at the margins, a lit... See More
Premiere of "Red Dawn", 1st PG-13 rating film...
Item #721491
August 10, 1984
SUN-TIMES, Chicago, Aug. 10, 1984
* "Red Dawn" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Patrick Swayze and Charlie Sheen
* Very first PG-13 rating released in the U.S.
Page 55 has a full page advertisement for the opening day showing of "RED DAWN" in Chicago. (see images)
Complete with 128 pages, tabloid size, nice condition.
background: The ... See More
Mickey Mantle's famous 1953 home run blast...
Item #721490
April 19, 1953
SPORT'S SECTION only of the New York Times, April 19, 1953
* Mickey Mantle's famous 565 foot home run
* New York Yankees legend - MLB baseball
The front page has a one column heading: "MANTLE HOMER HIT INTO HALL OF FAME" with subhead. (see images)
Complete sport's section only with 12 pages, rag edition in great condition.
background: On Apr... See More
1928 Amelia Earhart in Los Angeles photo...
Item #721488
September 23, 1928
ROTOGRAVURE SECTION only of the New York Times, Sept. 23, 1928
* Amelia Earhart photo - Woman aviator
* National air races in Los Angeles, California
* 1st Woman to cross Atlantic by airplane
The bottom of the front page of this picture section has a 6 1/2 x 3 3/4 inches " with small heading: "Flying Flivver Appears: Miss Amelia Earhart" and brief text. (see image... See More
Canadian WWI flying ace William "Billy" Barker killed...
Item #721487
March 13, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 13, 1930
* William "Billy" George Barker killed
* Canadian World War I - WWI fighter ace
* Airplane pilot - Canada aviator w/ photo
The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "AIR CRASH KILLS FLYER WHO SHOT DOWN 52 PLANES" with subhead and photo. (see images)
Complete with all 40 pages, rag edition in very nice condition. A few... See More
Yum Kippur War cease-fire negotiations begin...
Item #721478
February 28, 1973
THE NEWS AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, N.C, Oct. 28, 1973 The front page has the 4-column, 2-line heading: "Egypt and Israel Agree To Face-to-Face Talks", which tells of the beginning of the cease-fire negotiations between Israel and Egypt in an effort to end the Yom Kippur War. Considerable details are included, which continue on page 2. See images for details. Nice for display.
Other n... See More
1912 Kinmundy, Illinois train wreck...
Item #721477
January 22, 1912
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Mass., Jan. 22, 1912
* Kinmundy, Illinois train wreck
* James T. Harahan killed
* Illinois Central Railroad
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "PROMINENT RAILROAD OFFICIALS MEET DEATH ON ILLINOIS CENTRAL" with subheads. (see images) Twelve pages, light toning, some margin wear, generally good. Should be handled with care.
wikipedia n... See More
Alfrado Coldona murder & suicide... trapeze artist...
Item #721476
July 31, 1937
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, July 31, 1937
* Alfredo Codona & Vera Bruce murder suicide
* The last of the flying Codonas aerialists family
* Circus entertainers - famous trapeze artists
* First to perform the triple somersault in the air
The top of page 3 has a two column heading: "Codona, Trapeze King, Shoots Ex-Wife, Kills Self" with subhead and photos of the two involved. (se... See More
Horrors of the Jewish Holocaust revealed...
Item #721475
April 29, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 29, 1945
* Jewish Holocaust atrocities revealed
* War in Germany & liberation of concentration camps
* Horrific photos shown for 1st time
Although the front page features a three line banner headline on the closing moments of the war in Europe, including: "...HITLER SAID TO BE DYING", the most noteworthy content is found on page 20. Here are found tw... See More
1932 Essex Terraplane automobile ad...
Item #721474
July 25, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 25, 1932
* Essex Terraplane car introduction
* Hudson Motor Car Company ad
Page 7 has a full page advertisement for the "Essex Terraplane" automobile built by the Hudson Motor Car Company of Detroit, Michigan. This new car was launched on July 21, 1932 making this a very early if not first ad in this World famous publication. Nice for display.
Complete in... See More
Review & premiere of "Wayne's World", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #721437
February 14, 1992
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 14, 1992
* Best "Wayne's World" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* American slapstick comedy film
* Mike Myers - Dana Carvey - Rob Lowe
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Wayne's World" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the ent... See More
1968 Harvard-Yale football game (day of)...
Item #721435
November 23, 1968
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 23, 1968
* Harvard Crimson vs. Yale Bulldogs
* Game of the century - Ivy League
* NCAA college football (DAY OF)
The top of page 64 has a banner heading: "Yale Rules 7-Point Favorite Over Harvard in Battle of Undefeated Today" with related photo.
Complete with all 96 pages, a little margin wear, generally in very nice con... See More
Porgy and Bess opera... George Gershwin...
Item #721434
October 10, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 10, 1935
* Porgy and Bess folk-opera
* Composer George Gershwin
* Opening day in Manhattan - NYC
The top of page 30 under "NEWS OF THE STAGE" is a two column heading: "'Gershwin's Folk Opera, 'Porgy and Bess', Opens Tonight..." The same page has a small advertisement for the opera on it's opening night. (see images)
I su... See More
1929 Amelia Earhart speed record...
Item #721431
November 23, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 23, 1929
* Female aviator Amelia Earhart
* Airplane speed record in L.A.
Page 12 has a somewhat discrete report with one column heading: "Miss Earhart Gets Women's Speed Mark" with subhead. (see image)
Complete with 44 pages, light toning at the margins, a little irregular along the spine, nice condition.
background: On November 22, 1929... See More
Al "Scarface" Capone's crime career in Chicago....
Item #721430
February 23, 1936
GRAPHIC SECTION (Sec. 7) only of the Chicago Tribune, Feb. 23, 1936
* Al "Scarface" Capone's crime career in Chicago
This is a interesting look at the crime career of Al "Scarface" Capone from the city where he ruled the underworld during the prohibition years. A banner headline on page 7 reads: "Capone's Decade of Death" with 6 related photos. Capone wa... See More
Robert Wadlow - at 18 years of age soon to be tallest male...
Item #721427
February 23, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 23, 1936
* Robert Pershing Wadlow (18 yrs. old)
* Alton, Illinois Giant birthday
* Tallest man ever recorded in the World
Page 22 has a one-column heading regarding Robert Wadlow: "ILLINOIS BOY GIANT NEARS RECORD SIZE", which includes subheads: "ALMOST 8 FEET 4 INCHES" and "18 Yesterday. He Has to Grow Less Than Inch to Be T... See More
Reporting September 11...
Item #721426
September 12, 2001
THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC--Special Edition, Phoenix, Sept. 12, 2001
* 9/11 Terrorists attack
* World Trade Center
The huge headline announces: "TERROR" plus a subhead and photos. Much more on the following pages.
Complete 24 pages of this "Special Edition" in very nice condition.
SS Normandie maiden voyage return trip...
Item #721425
June 08, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 8, 1935
* SS Normandie begins return voyage
* French ocean liner passenger ship
* New York City to Le Havre, France
The top of page 17 has a one column heading: "NORMANDIE SAILS FOR A NEW RECORD" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the start of Normandie's return trip after her maiden voyage.
Complete in 34 pages, rag editio... See More
Lengthy report on the national currency... Seizure of Florida...
Item #721419
March 18, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 18, 1820 Taking over 3 pages is a continued report from the Secretary of the Treasury on the "National Currency". Also within is over a page on the: "Seizure of the Floridas" followed by: "The Slave Question". Nearly 4 pages of reports from "Congress" as well.
Sixteen pages, 6 by 9 1/4 inches, very ni... See More
Much on "Negro" troops... Great letter by a soldier of the Mass. 54th...
Item #721391
December 23, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE. Dec. 23, 1863
* Negro soldier Robert John Simmons letter
* 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry
* Fort Wagner on Morris Island heroism
* American Civil War in South Carolina
Although the front page--and other pages--have fine reporting on the Civil War, the best content is found on pages 4 and 9. They contain: "A Rebel Letter" from Montgomer... See More
Evangelist Dwight L. Moody 1876 sermon...
Item #721360
February 22, 1876
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, February 22, 1876
* Evangelist Dwight L. Moody's sermon
* Preaches at P.T. Barnum's Hippodrome
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "THE HIPPODROME MEETINGS" with subhead: "Mr. Moody's Sermon Last Night...". Text takes up 2 columns.
Other news of the day. Complete with all 8 pages, nice condition.
AI notes: In February 187... See More
Battle Of Midway in 1942... eyewitness accounts...
Item #721359
June 21, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 21, 1942.
* Battle Of Midway victory - 1st photo
* Japanese heavy cruiser Mikuma sinking
* George H. Gay Jr. & Elbert S. McCuskey
* Imperial Japanese Navy defeated
* World war II - WWII naval
The front page has a four column photo with heading: "Efficiency: What Happens When U. S. Navy Planes Strike" with brief text.
The top of pa
... See More
* Battle Of Midway victory - 1st photo
* Japanese heavy cruiser Mikuma sinking
* George H. Gay Jr. & Elbert S. McCuskey
* Imperial Japanese Navy defeated
* World war II - WWII naval
The front page has a four column photo with heading: "Efficiency: What Happens When U. S. Navy Planes Strike" with brief text.
The top of pa
Althean Gibson wins 1957 Wimbledon singles...
Item #721358
July 07, 1957
THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, July 7, 1957
* Althea Gibson wins Women's singles at Wimbledon
* First African American to win a championship there
* Historic victory breaking the color barrier in tennis
The front page of the sport's section (near the back) has a two column heading: "Gibson Easy Victor in Wimbledon Event" with photo of Gibson receiving he... See More
Eugene Burton Ely... First shipboard airplane landing fame...
Item #721357
January 25, 1911
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Jan. 25, 1911
* Aviator pioneer Eugene Burton Ely
* 1st shipboard airplane landing fame
* USS Pennsylvania cruiser
* Predecessor to the modern day aircraft carrier
* City of San Diego visit announcement
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "ELY, WHO MADE FAMOUS WARSHIP FLIGHT, COMES TO SAN DIEGO ON FRIDAY" with subheads (s... See More
Karol Szymanowski death... Polish composer...
Item #721356
March 30, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 30, 1937
* Karol Szymanowski death
* Polish composer & pianist
* Modernism - Young Poland
The top of page 24 has a one column heading: "K. SYZMANOWSKI, COMPOSER, IS DEAD" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 46 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
1908 Léon Delagrange airplane flight...
Item #721337
September 07, 1908
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Sept. 7, 1908
* Aviator Léon Delagrange historic flight
* French sculpture and aviation pioneer
* Early airplanes flight in France
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "M. DeLaGrange Outdoes Yesterday's Record Breaking" with related photo. (see images)
Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "... See More
1948 Nanjing crisis... China communists...
Item #721336
December 19, 1948
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Dec. 19, 1948
* Nanking - Nanjing, China crisis - Civil War
* Chiang Kai-shek’s Nationalist government
* Communist People’s Liberation Army (PLA)
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "China Reds Rout Army at Nanking" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 40+ pages, light toning at the margins, small binding holes along the sp... See More
The Great Depression in 1935 NYC...
Item #721335
December 08, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 10 only, December 8, 1935
* The Great Depression
* Several case examples
* Winter time - pre-Christmas
The front page of this section has a banner headline: "REMEMBER THESE: THE NEEDIEST OF ALL!" with related illustration. Lengthy text with many cases continues on page 2 with another related print. Nice for display.
Other topics throughout. Complete s... See More
Arab riots of 1929... attacks on Jews...
Item #721334
September 02, 1929
THE DETROIT NEWS, Sept. 2, 1929
* More on the Safed Massacre
* Palestine riots - Arabs vs. Jews
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "MOSLEM HOST READY TO RISE" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 28 pages, rag edition, light browning, minor spine wear, generally very nice.
Historic 1985 "The Star Wars Trilogy" NYC screening...
Item #721333
April 02, 1985
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, April 2, 1985
* Historic "Star Wars Trilogy" screening at RKO Warner Theatre
* "Star Wars" "The Empire Strikes Back" "Return of the Jedi"
* Luke Skywalker - Darth Vader - Princess Leia - Han Solo
* LAST ONE IN INVENTORY ****
Page 46 has a historic advertisement for: &qu... See More
Item #721332
January 02, 1958
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 2, 1958
* Douglas Kelley suicide death
* American U.S. Army psychiatrist
* Nuremberg trials - Nazis war criminals
* Hermann Goering amongst others
The top of page 18 has a one column heading: "U. S. PSYCHIATRIST IN NAZI TRIAL DIES" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 50 pages, light toning at the margins, nice conditi... See More
1936 McAlester prison break... Hindenburg airship...
Item #721331
May 14, 1936
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, May 14, 1936
* McAlester, Oklahoma prison convicts break
* Hindenburg - LZ-129 zeppelin - airship
* Returns home after 1st American visit
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "1 SLAIN, 11 SHOT IN WILD BREAK BY 24 CONVICTS" with subhead. (see images)
The front page has another one column heading: "ZEPPELIN ARRIVES AT GERMAN BAS... See More
1958 Atlas 10B satellite...
Item #721330
December 21, 1958
THE DETROIT NEWS, December 21, 1958
* Atlas missile launching
* 1st voice relay satellite (SCORE)
* 1st object visible w/ naked eye
* President Dwight D. Eisenhower
The front page has a four column heading: "Round Trip to 'Moon' Made by Ike's Voice'" (see images)
Complete 1st section only with 20 pages, light toning and some wear at the margins, small bind... See More
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