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America at war: The Great War Collection (eleven issues)...
Item #649249
THE GREAT WAR COLLECTION (11 issues) - A great opportunity for an instant collection encompassing every major "American" war from The French and Indian War through The Gulf War. You get eleven original/authentic publications (at least 9 being American newspapers), one each for:French & Indian War, Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Mexican War, Civil War, Spanish-American War, World... See More
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Early 1900's Harper's Weekly (illustrated)... 2nd-rate and damaged...
Item #694721
(10) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of ten 2nd-rate & damaged Harper's Weekly illustrated newspapers from the early 1900's. Well over 50 prints - each over 100 years old! All will be dated from 1900-1919 and will be a blend of 2nd rate and partially damaged issues which may include any combination of missing or damaged pages, staining, and/or loose spines. If ordering folders, pl... See More
Rare and early stock market title...
Item #649268
January 01, 1903
WALL STREET DAILY NEWS, New York, 1903 This interesting & quite rare newspaper is subtitled: "A Daily Journal Devoted to Financial Interests", from over a century ago. This newspaper has a wealth of early stock market reporting & would be a great companion newspaper for any modern report on the stock market.
Four pages, 10 by 13 1/2 inches, re-joined at the spine, nice con... See More
Madison Square Garden II sold...
Item #652118
April 07, 1911
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, April 7, 1911 The front page has a one column head: "Dispose of Madison Square Garden for Big Skyscraper Site". The article begins: "Madison Square Garden, the largest assembly building in New York city, was sold Thursday which already has laid plans for tearing down the structure and erecting on the site five modern skyscraper... See More
Horse racing magazine from Lexington, Kentucky...
Item #646999
THE THOROUGHBRED RECORD, Lexington, Kentucky, 1913 As the title would suggest this magazine is focused on horse racing, and the masthead notes: "A Weekly Thoroughbred Journal Published by the Thoroughbred Record Company".The ftpg. has a horse racing-related photo with a great wealth of text inside on the horse racing. Many horse racing advertisements as well.
Complete in 1... See More
A record of the construction of the Panama Canal...
Item #649251
January 01, 1914
CANAL RECORD, Ancon, Canal Zone, 1914 This small-size periodical from the Isthmus of Panama is an interesting newspaper published by the "Isthmian Canal Commission", given free of charge to employees of the Commission & the Panama Railroad Company. It lasted for several years documenting the construction of the Panama Canal, considered one of the finest engineering achiev... See More
Kernwood Country Club - in 1914...
Item #654419
July 13, 1914
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, July 13, 1914 Page 7 has nearly a full page devoted to the recently opened, prestigious Kernwood Country Club. Two large images surrounded by considerable text make this great for display. See images for details.
Complete in 14 pages, small binding holes and partially loose at the blank spine, but in very nice condition for the era. A bit fragile with edge chippin... See More
1st warship passes through the Panama Canal......
Item #654412
August 18, 1914
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, August 18, 1914 The front page has: "PERUVIAN DESTROYER FIRST WARSHIP THROUGH CANAL," with subhead: "It Makes The Trip This Morning - Steamer Admiral Dewey Also Passes Through" - followed by brief text datelined, "Colon, Aug. 18." Nice to have this brief mention directly under the masthead of the newspaper for display purposes. See ima... See More
Inventions, patents, and more... From the early 1900's...
Item #649215
(10) SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York A lot of ten issues from 1900 - 1915. Not a "supplement" of the regular issue, but rather a separate stand-alone title which got its start to report on the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. Nice condition with a wealth of illustrations and photos throughout.
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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
Women's Suffrage in 1920....
Item #654585
August 20, 1920
FITCHBURG DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, August 20, 1920
* Woman's Suffrage (19th Amendment)
* about a week prior
The front page has a two line, two column heading: "RATIFICATION OF SUFFRAGE MAY BE RECONSIDERED," with the subhead: "Such is the Statement of Speaker Walker of the Lower Branch of the Tennessee Legislature." A related front page article has: &quo... See More
ZR-2 - R38 class airship disaster....
Item #654636
August 24, 1921
THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, August 24, 1921
* ZR-2 airship crash (1st report)
* R38 class
The front page has a nice banner headline: "GIANT AIRSHIP PURCHASED BY THE UNITED STATES FROM GREAT BRITAIN EXPLODES OVER THE CITY OF HULL TODAY" with subheads and related photo. Early, 1st report coverage on the ZR-2 airship crash.
Other news, sports and adver... See More
First woman to serve on a state high court...
Item #652184
November 10, 1922
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, Nov. 10, 1922
* Florence Ellinwood Allen election
* First Woman elected to state supreme court
The top of page 10 has a notable item in the efforts of the women's movement with a column headed; "Woman Elected To Supreme Bench" "Judge Florence E. Allen of Ohio First of Her Sex To Serve in A High Court" with a related arti... See More
Harding disturbed that Prohibition is not being enforced...
Item #652185
November 25, 1922
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, Nov. 25, 1922 A ftpg. headline: "PRES. HARDING GREATLY DISTURBED AT LAX ENFORCEMENT OF PROHIBITION" and among the subheads: "Public Defiance of Volstead Act and Feeble Efforts at Enforcement Discussed at Friday's Cabinet Meeting".
Complete in 10 pages, bit irregular at the spine, very nice condition.
1922 John Wanamaker death...
Item #693020
December 13, 1922
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 13, 1922
* John Wanamaker death
* Department store pioneer
The front page has a one column heading: "JOHN WANAMAKER DIES AT AGE OF 84 FROM HEART ATTACK" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the death of John Wanamaker, father of modern advertising continues inside with a illustration of him.
Complete with 44 pages, light toning at the margins... See More
The John Scopes "monkey trial"...
Item #652502
July 08, 1925
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, July 8, 1925 The top of the first column has heads: "WOULD BAR EVOLUTION BY CONSTITUTION" "Bryan Group is Prepared to Go the Limit" "Adverse Decision to Be Appealed Through" with the text carrying over to page 11.
This reports on the famous evolution vs. creation trial of teacher John Scopes in Dayton, Tennessee. ... See More
The John Scopes evolution trial...
Item #651944
July 11, 1925
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, July 11, 1925 The last column of the ftpg. has heads on the famous Scopes "monkey" trial at Dayton, Tennessee: "SEEK TO BAR THE EVIDENCE OF SCIENTISTS" "Prosecution in the Scopes Case Against It" "Its Exclusion Would Shorten Length of Trial" with the text carrying over to page 11.
Twelve pages, a bit irregular at ... See More
The development of television...
Item #646877
January 23, 1926
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 23, 1926
* First television transmission
* John Logie Baird
On the website: "Television History - The first 75 Years" is found: "On January 23, 1926, John Logie Baird (of Scotland) gave the world's first public demonstration of a mechanical television apparatus to approximately 40 members of the Royal Institution at his laboratory on Frit... See More
1st New York - London telephone call...
Item #654066
January 07, 1927
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, January 7, 1927
* 1st America & England radio telephone call made
This 40 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "RADIOPHONE STARTS TODAY WITH SCORES CALLING UP LONDON", "First Transatlantic Service Will Begin at 8:30 A. M., With Big List Waiting Eagerly" and more. (see)
Other news of the d... See More
Babe Ruth signs for a $70,000 annual salary...
Item #654163
March 03, 1927
BANGOR DAILY COMMERCIAL, Bangor, Maine, March 3, 1927
* Babe Ruth sets new high-water mark for baseball players
* $210,000+ contract signed with the New York Yankees
* Receives 2nd highest annual income for a athlete
The bottom of the front page has: "RUTH'S ANNUAL INCOME EXCEEDS ALL ATHLETE'S PROFITS, EXCEPT TUNNEY'S," with details describing his 3-year contrac... See More
Ty Cobb's 4,000th hit...
Item #654580
July 19, 1927
THE WORLD, New York, NY, July 19, 1927
* Ty Cobb has 4,000th hit
* Richard E. Byrd's homecoming
This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 6: "GIBSON BESTS GROVE IN PITCHERS' BATTLE" and "Tigers Defeat Athletics, 5 to 3, Settling Issue in the First Inning" - both of which tell of the game between the Philadelphia Athletics and Detroit Tigers in which... See More
Chemist Theodroe William Richards death...
Item #655460
April 03, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 3, 1928
* Theodore William Richards death
* 1st American Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry
* Harvard University - atomic weights - elements
The top of page 29 has a one column heading: "HARVARD CHEMIST, T. W. RICHARDS, DIES" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the death of Theodore William Richards, the first American scientist to receive the Nob... See More
Emilia Earhart sighted...
Hoover wins primary...
Item #654649
June 12, 1928
THE CLEVELAND NEWS, June 12, 1928 Full front page banner headline that reads "PA CINCHES HOOVER VICTORY", with a nice picture of the ticket. This issue also contains the following front page coverage: "Gehrig Hits Homer 14", "Sight Columbia at Nova Scotia" (an Emilia Earnhart Trans-Atlantic Flight report), "Prices Slump in Sell Flood", and much mo... See More
1st Women's Air Derby death... ...
Item #655457
August 20, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 20, 1929
* 1st Women's Air Derby begins
* "Powder Puff Derby"
* Marvel Crosson's crash & death
* LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin (airship)
* 1st to fly around the World (halfway)
The front page has a one column heading: "WOMAN DERBY FLIER IS LOST IN ARIZONA" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete i... See More
Wooster OH basketball team tragedy....
Item #654642
January 04, 1930
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, January 4, 1930
* Wooster OH Ohio school bus disaster
* Burbank high school basketball team
This 18 page newspaper has a small one column headline on the front page: "6 BASKETBALL PLAYERS DIE AS TRAIN HITS BUS".
This tells of the train and school bus wreck that wiped out the Burbank, Ohio high school basketball team after their joyful ... See More
1930 Standardville, Utah mining disaster...
Item #681669
February 08, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, February 8, 1930
* Standardville, Utah (ghost town)
* Mine explosion disaster
The top of page 7 has a one column heading: "20 Die In Utah Mine Disaster; 9 of 29 Survive" (see) Related photo is on the back page.
Complete with 28 pages, rag edition in very nice condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.
wikipedia notes: When ... See More
Devon, Pennsylvania fireworks plant disaster....
Item #654637
April 03, 1930
FITCHBUURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, April 3, 1930
* Devon, Pennsylvania fireworks factory explosion
* Early same day (1ST REPORT)
This 20 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "Fireworks Plant Blast Kills Nine", "Scores Injured in Series of Explosions at Devon, Pa.; 35 in Hospital", "AUTOMOBILES BLOWN FROM THE ROAD" and more (s... See More
Ohio State Penitentiary Diaster...
Item #654639
April 22, 1930
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, April 22, 1930
* Ohio State Penitentiary fire
* Columbus OH
* 1st report with nice headline
This 26 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "365 PERISH IN OHIO PRISON FIRE" with subheads (see images).
Nice headline for display. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Light brown
... See More
* Ohio State Penitentiary fire
* Columbus OH
* 1st report with nice headline
Nice headline for display. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Light brown
Max Schmeling Wins Over Jack Sharkey In 1930...
Item #654640
June 13, 1930
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, June 13, 1930
* Max Schmeling vs. Jack Sharkey
* Heavyweight boxing championship
* Famous foul - punch below the belt
This 60 page newspaper has nice photo showing Max Schmeling on the canvas with caption: "THE END OF THE SHARKEY-SCHMELING FIGHT"
Also one column headlines: "SHARKEY'S FOUL BLOW ACCIDENT", "American W... See More
Bobby Jones wins British Open...
Item #654646
June 20, 1930
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, June 20, 1930
* Bobby Jones wins British Open
* PGA golf
* Year of grand slam victory
This 30 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "BOBBY JONES TRIUMPHS IN BRITISH OPEN" "Atlantan Has 291 Score for 72 Hole Golf Play; Leo Diegel Second" with photo of Jones. (see)
This would be the year of his famous grand slam of... See More
Bobby Jones Wins U.S. Open...
Item #654641
July 13, 1930
THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Topeka, Kansas, July 13, 1930
* Bobby Jones wins U.S. Open
* Win 3 of 4 for famous grand slam
* Al Capone acquitted
This 32 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "CROWD APPLAUDS WHEN CAPONE IS ACQUITTED", "Chicagoan Cleared of Perjury on Directed Verdict"
Page 13B has one column headlines that include:... See More
Hack Wilson sets home run record...
Item #654644
August 27, 1930
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, August 27, 1930
* Hack Wilson gets home run record (44th)
* Chicago Cubs
This 22 page newspaper has a nice six column headline on the front page of the sport's section (inside): "WILSON SHATTERS RECORD" with subheads (see photos).
Summary of the game and the box score, plus a small photo of Lewis "Hack" Wilson.
Wilson would ultimat... See More
Philadelphia Athletics baseball champions...
Item #654647
October 08, 1930
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, October 8, 1930
* Philadelphia Athletics baseball champions
* St. Louis Cardinals
* World Series final game
This 18 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Athletics Win World Series Taking Fourth Victory Over Cardinals, 7-1; Simmons and Dykes Belt Homers," with subhead and inning by inning recap also on the front page... See More
1930 Bobby Jones Wins 1st Sullivan Award...
Item #654648
December 17, 1930
NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, December 17, 1930
Page 34 one line, 5 column banner headline: "Jones to Receive Sullivan Memorial Award" & 2 line, 1 column subhead: "Sullivan Medal Awarded To Jones & An Overwhelming Choice" & more. One column photo of famous golfer Bobby Jones. Other news of the day. Several interesting advertisements as well. Rag edition in g... See More
Gandhi, Thomas Edison, and Al Capone...
Item #655279
February 25, 1931
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, Feb. 25, 1931 The front page has a large photo of Gandhi with the caption: "Gandhi Happy To Be Free Again." Also on the front page is an interesting article regarding Albert Einstein: "Einstein Used the Cigarette Relatively." Page 3 has a 2-column, two-line heading regarding Al Capone: "CAPONE ELUDES THE CROWDS AND GOES BEFORE U.... See More
Babe Ruth & Max Schmeling together in same photo...
Item #655280
June 02, 1931
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, June 2, 1931 Page 10 has a great photo of Babe Ruth and Max Schmeling with the caption: "Just A Couple Of Slug Champs." Great to have these two great athletes of the era in the same photo.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day are present as well.
Complete in 16 pages, a small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.... See More
Al Capone out - Johnny "the Immune" Torrio takes over...
Item #655282
June 19, 1931
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, June 19, 1931 The front page has an article headed: "New Leader Takes Place Of Al Capone," which announces that Johnny "the Immune" Torrio has taken over the gangland leadership - with more.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day are present as well.
Complete in 22 pages, small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.... See More
Babe Ruth (golf)... Early rockets... De Beers diamond mines close...
Item #655033
February 19, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 19, 1932 This issue is loaded with great content...
* Babe Ruth plays golf
* De Beers Diamond mines close
* Officially close due to the Great Depression
Page 2 has a two column heading: "De Beers Diamond Mines Are Closing Down; Others in South Africa Will Follow Suit" (see images). This first report coverage on the De Beers diamond fields of Sou... See More
De Beers South African Diamond Mines close...
Item #655038
March 31, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, March 31, 1932
* De Beers Diamond Mines close
* $72,2000,000 gems on hand
Page 8 has the one-column heading: "DE BEERS MINES SET CLOSING FOR TODAY," with subhead: "Shut-down of South Africa's Diamond Industry Viewed as Requisite to a Revival," which is a report from Johannesburg, South Africa, which tells of the historic closing of the D... See More
Republican Alfred Landon to run against FDR...
Item #652632
June 12, 1936
NEW YORK TIMES, June 12, 1936 The banner headline announces: "REPUBLICANS NAME LANDON UNANIMOUSLY; HE ACCEPTS PLATFORM, ADDING OWN IDEAS" with a photo of him as well. Many related subheads include: "Landon Sends Telegram" "
To Back Constitutional Amendment if States' Wage Laws Fail" "For Gold At Proper Time" and more.
Alfred Landon would lose the... See More
Donald, Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, and several Dwarfs wish everyone a Merry Christmas - in color...
Item #655635
December 23, 1939
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, Final Morning Edition, December 23, 1939
* Several Disney Characters wish everyone a Merry Christmas...
* Donald, Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, and several Dwarfs
* Signed work by Walt Disney - approx. 12 by 15 1/2 inches
The back page has an absolutely wonderful, large, color print showing work from Walt's hand which depicts Donald, Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, and several... See More
"Gulliver's Travels" - Max Fleischer's answer to Walt Disney's "Snow White"...
Item #655636
December 31, 1939
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, (PICTURES SECTION), Missouri, Dec. 31, 1939
The back page of the weekly Pictures Section is fully dedicated to the new full-length animated film, "Gulliver's Travels," which was Max Fleischer's answer to the incredible success of Walt Disney's, "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs." Multiple color sketches are included. See images for d... See More
Joe DiMaggio's hit streak ends...
Item #654579
July 18, 1941
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, July 16 & 18, 1941 (2-issue set)
* Joe DiMaggio's hitting streak comes to an end
* New York Yankees
* a large ad with a sketch of DiMaggio is present
The July 18th issue is 10 pages and has a report under: "WHAT HAPPENED IN THE BIG LEAGUE BASEBALL CONTESTS," which tells of the end of Joe DiMaggio's famous hitting streak. Se... See More
50 issues with World War II content...
Item #649270
(50) WORLD WAR II -- A lot of fifty 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 from intuitional volumes, but they are nice for framing and do not have loss of text.
This item is not eligible for free shipping.
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
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
Horseshoe Curve (Altoona, PA) Train Wreck...
Item #654551
February 19, 1947
THE NEW YORK TIMES, from New York, dated February 19, 1947
* Historic train wreck between Altoona & Gallitzin, PA
* Horseshoe curve
* The red Arrow - one of the "Blue Ribbon Flyers"
This 52 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include:
* 25 KILLED IN WRECK ON PENN RAILROAD; 124 ARE INJURED
* Flyer From Detroit to New York Jumps Rails at Mountain ... See More
Los Angeles' chemical explosion...
Item #654569
February 21, 1947
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, February 21, 1947
* O'Connor Electro-Plating Company
* Los Angeles, California
* Chemical explosion
This 40 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include:
* EXPLOSION KILLS 15 IN LOS ANGELES, INJURES OVER 100
* Destroys Electroplating Plant and Smashes Near-by Area With Thunderous Violence
* Chemical Mixup Blamed
and ... See More
Disney's "The Lady and the Tramp" - Premier weekend advertisement...
Item #655387
June 26, 1955
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, June 26, 1955
* First animated feature filmed in widescreen CinemaScope
* Disney's "The Lady and the Tramp"
* Premier weekend showing
Page B-13 has a nice advertisement for the premier weekend showing of Disney's, "The Lady and the Tramp," which was the first animated feature filmed in widescreen CinemaScope. Ads for Cole Porter's &qu... See More
Eisenhower and Nixon (re)gain Republican ticket...
Item #655046
August 23, 1956
LOS ANGELES EXAMINER, EXTRA, August 23, 1956
* Dwight D. Eisenhower & Richard Nixon
* (re)nominated to the Republican ticket
The front page has a nice bold banner heading: "IKE, NIXON WIN," win subhead: "Vote Unanimous by Cheering Delegates." Individual photos of each candidate are also included making the issue great for display. Related coverage as found on inside ... See More
Second Arab-Israeli War (Suez Crisis) Cease War...
Item #655047
November 06, 1956
MIRROR NEWS EXTRA, Los Angeles, November 6, 1956
* The Second Arab-Israeli War (Suez Crisis) Cease-Fire..
* "Day of" truce announcement
The front page has the bold, two-line banner heading: "SUEZ CEASE-FIRE CALLED BY BRITISH," with subhead, "Truce Slated Tonight Unless Egypt Attacks." Also found on the front page and within are articles related to the U.S. Pres... 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
Two of the best Kennedy assassination issues to be had...
Item #649283
November 23, 1963
(2) THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Nov. 23 & 25, 1963 A terrific pair of issues on the assassination of John F. Kennedy from the city where it happened.
Note: While we do offer each of these issues as stand-alone items, purchasing them as a set will enable you to take advantage of a discounted price.
Described separately...
First, you get the November 23, 1963 edition which is a quite rare ... See More
One of the best Kennedy assassination newspapers to be had...
Item #649296
November 23, 1963
THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Nov. 23, 1963 A quite rare & extremely desirable newspaper with a first report on John F. Kennedy's assassination, from the city where it happened.
The two line bold banner headline proclaims: "KENNEDY SLAIN ON DALLAS STREET" with subhead: "Johnson Becomes President", plus a rather large photo of "John F. Kennedy" and a smal
... See More
The two line bold banner headline proclaims: "KENNEDY SLAIN ON DALLAS STREET" with subhead: "Johnson Becomes President", plus a rather large photo of "John F. Kennedy" and a smal
Dallas newspaper on the shooting of Oswald...
Item #649295
November 25, 1963
THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Dallas, Texas, November 25, 1963 Terrific and most unusual issue, as the entire front page--save for the banner headline: "Night Club Man Kills Oswald -- John F. Kennedy's Body Borne to Capitol" is taken up with a huge photo showing Jack Ruby thrusting his pistol forward in the direction of Oswald and others, a split second before Oswald was shot.
... See More
Richard Speck - mass murderer....
Item #654578
July 15, 1966
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, from Fitchburg, Massachusetts, dated July 15, 1966
* Richard Speck - Chicago, Illinois murders
* Student nurses
This 16 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Police Await Details From Stunned Girl," with caption: "Clues Meager In Mass Slaying." The coverage tells of the famous mass murder of 8 student nurses in Chicago, IL. A ... See More
Charles Manson's trial begins...
Item #654573
June 17, 1970
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, from Springfield, Massachusetts, dated June 17, 1970
* Charles Manson trial begins
* Sharon Tate
This 46 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 4: "Tate Trial Jury Selection Begins," which tells of the beginning of the murder trial of Charles Manson and his 3 women followers.
Other news of the day with period advertising is found throughout.
Co... See More
The Charles Manson murder trial ends...
Item #654574
January 16, 1971
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, January 16, 1971
* Charles Manson murder trial ends
* Sharon Tate
This 36 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 8: "Tate Murder Case Goes to the Jury," which tells of the ending of the murder trial involving Charles Manson and his 3 women followers.
Other news of the day with period advertising is found throughout.
Complete in 3... See More
War on Iraq begins... In a military newspaper...
Item #649286
January 17, 1991
THE STARS AND STRIPES--EXTRA, "Authorized Unofficial Publication for the U.S. Armed Forces", Jan. 17, 1991 The bold banner headline proclaims: "WAR ERUPTS" and beneath which is: "Air Armada Hammers Iraq" with further text. The bottom half of the ftpg. is a photo of an F-15 Eagle being refueled in Saudi Arabia.
This newspaper announces the beginning of the war o... See More
Cal Ripken breaks Lou Gehrig's record...
Item #649307
September 07, 1995
THE SUN, Baltimore, September 7, 1995 A very historic issue for the baseball collector, being the Baltimore newspaper reporting Cal Ripken's 2,131st consecutive game, breaking Lou Gehrig's record which stood for 56 years. Great headlines and photos of Ripken appear on both the front page and the 1st page of the Sports Section.
The issue is believed to be complete in multiple section... 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
McGwire breaks Maris' home run record...
Item #649306
September 09, 1998
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, Missouri, September 9, 1998 See the photo for a terrific & very displayable headline: "JUBILATION" celebrating Mark McGwire 62nd home run of the season, breaking Roger Maris' home run record. Great to have in a St. Louis newspaper! This is the complete issue and is in very good condition with only a slight even toning.
Cal Ripken Jr. ends the streak at 2,632...
Item #649302
September 21, 1998
THE SUN, Baltimore, September 21, 1998 This 52 page newspaper contains the report of Cal Ripken Jr. ending his famous streak of consecutive games played. The front page headline reads: "2,632 - Ripken Ends The Streak", and includes his response: "I thought about it and decided let's end it in the same place it started. In my home state. In front of the best fans in the wor... 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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