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Elizabeth II proclaimed Queen of Britain.....
Item #690230
February 08, 1952
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Taunton, Massachusetts, February 8, 1952
* Queen Elizabeth II proclaimed queen regnant
This 14 page newspaper has a six column headline on the front page: "Elizabeth Proclaimed Reigning Queen of Britain; Pledges Nation True, Faithful Sovereign Service" with subhead: "Britons Proclaim Ruler with Ancient Pageantry" and photo of Queen Elizabeth II.
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Bramwell Booth death...
Item #690200
January 17, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Jan. 17, 1929
* Bramwell Booth fired as unfit
* 1st Chief of Staff & 2nd president
* The Salvation Army - charity organization
The front page has a five column heading: "Salvation Army Fires Its Commander" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 38 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
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Reviews & premieres of "Saturday Night Fever", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #690189
December 16, 1977
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 16, 1977
* Best "Saturday Night Fever" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie review
* Disco music era craze - Bee Gees
* Dance drama film - John Travolta
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Saturday Night Fever", and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainme... See More
Russian and American forces link up in Germany...
Item #690169
April 27, 1945
STARS & STRIPES--EXTRA, Paris edition, April 27, 1945
* United States Army join Russian troops in Germany
* Elbe Day - historic meeting - World War II
The uncommonly bold & large front page headline announces a key event in the European theater of the war: "REDS LINK WITH YANKS" with the report beginning: "U.S. and Russian forces have linked in the ... See More
Trans-Jordan seeks peace following the U.S.' formal recognition of the State of Israel...
Item #690136
February 02, 1949
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 2, 1949
* De Jure recognition of Israel
Although the state of Israel was formally created in May, 1948, the United States and Trans-Jordan (current-day Jordan) did not formalize their recognition until much later.
On January 31st, 1849 the U.S. did so, and although Jordan did not formally do so until 1994, this issue reports that on the day following Israel's... See More
From Nazi Germany...
Item #690133
March 07, 1940
BERLINER ILLUSETRIRTE ZEITUNG (Berlin Illustrated Newspaper), Germany, March 7, 1940 This was the "Life" magazine of Germany from during the Nazi era and the beginning months of World War II. Hitler had invaded Poland just 7 months prior.
The issue has some war-related photos. The issue is focused on Nazi propaganda.
Tabloid-size, complete in about 40 pages, nice condition.... See More
From 1940 Nazi Germany...
Item #690132
March 21, 1940
BERLINER ILLUSETRIRTE ZEITUNG (Berlin Illustrated Newspaper), Germany, March 21, 1940 This was the "Life" magazine of Germany from during the Nazi era and the beginning months of World War II. Hitler had invaded Poland just 7 months prior.
The issue begins & ends with with war-related photos, one including Herman Goring. The issue is focused on Nazi propaganda.
Tabloid-size, ... See More
Review & premiere of "Sleepless in Seattle", in a L.A. newspaper...
Item #690128
June 25, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 25, 1993
* Best "Sleepless in Seattle" movie advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere review
* Romantic comedy-drama film
* Tom Hanks & Meg Ryan
* Also "Dennis the Menace" opening & more
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Sleepless in Seattle" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the... See More
1980 Olivia Newyon-John TV special...
Item #690122
March 22, 1996
LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 22, 1996
* Hollywood Nights TV special
* Olivia Newton-John & more
* Best publication to be had
The bottom of page 6 of section VI has a 6 x 3 1/2 advertisement of the Olivia Newton-John's TV special: "Hollywood Nights" on the same day the special aired. A extremely rare issue as it would not have been saved since it contains no historically signi... See More
Borneo invaded... Rita Hayworth...
Item #689948
June 12, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, Paris Edition, June 12, 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: "Allies Invade Borneo And Nearby Labuan; Resistance Is Slight" "Yanks Repulse Two Okinawa Counter-Blows" "Japan Bombed 5th Day in Row" "At Least 500,000 Men ... See More
B29s pound Osaka... Audie Murphy...
Item #689943
June 16, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, June 16, 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: "520 B29s Hammer Osaka" "Plan to Raze Japan Told By Arnold" and more, plus an article: "Hero Groggy After Day at Home & Learning About Rationing" which is about Lt. Audie Mu... See More
Premiere of "It's My Party", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #689939
March 22, 1996
LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 22, 1996
* Best "It's My Party" film advertisement
* Grand Opening day movie premiere
* Olivia Newton-John - American drama
An issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "It's My Party" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's p... See More
Battle to the finish...
Item #689929
February 10, 1944
STARS & STRIPES, Feb. 10, 1944 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: "Red Threaten 15 More Nazi Divisions" "Krivoi Ron Is Ringed On 3 Sides; Escape Line West Imperiled" "Calais Targets Hits by Mediums For 37th Day" "Nimitz Calls China Bases ... See More
Actor Spencer Charters suicide death...
Item #689827
January 26, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 26, 1943
* Spencer Charters suicide death
* American film - movie actor
The top of page 14 has a one column heading: "S. Charters, Actor, Dies In Hollywood" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the suicide death of actor Spencer Charters.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much on World War II. Complete in 38 pages, rag ... See More
Bill Russell, 1st black coach in the NBA... Boston Celtics...
Item #689807
April 19, 1966
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, April 19, 1966
* Bill Russell - Boston Celtics
* Becomes 1st black coach in the NBA
The sport's section (page 8) has a three column heading: "'Pleased, Proud, Happy' Russell Leads Celtics In Second Playoff Tilt" First report coverage on Bill Russell being named the new coach of the Boston Celtics. Nice to have from a town close to Bos... See More
Babe Ruth Gets Hurt...
Item #689805
July 19, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 19, 1932
* Babe Ruth hurts leg
* New York Yankees
* MLB baseball
The sport's section (page 22) has a four column headline: "Ruth Sustains Injury to Leg as Yankees Win" with subheads and photo of Ruth. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication, especially in a Babe Ruth report.
Other news,
Paul Bern suicide in 1932 (former husband of Jean Harlow)...
Item #689802
September 06, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 6, 1932
* Director Paul Bern suicide death
* Former husband of actress Jean Harlow
The front page has one column headings that include: "PAUL BERN A SUICIDE; WED JEAN HARLOW" "Movie Executive Shoots Himself in Hollywood Home He Gave to Film Star" "Martial Rift Is Denied" and more. (see) First report coverage on the suicide of Paul ... See More
Astrid of Sweden killed in car accident....
Item #689782
August 30, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 30, 1935
* Astrid Sofia Lovisa Thyra of Sweden
* Queen consort of ther Belgians killed
* King Leopold III of Belgium wife
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "YOUNG QUEEN ASTRID KILLED AS KING'S CAR HITS A TREE; LEOPOLD SLIGHTLY INJURED" with many subheads. (see) lengthy text continues on page with pictorial. Always nice to have n... See More
First day of Battle... Nazis vs. Russia...
Item #689768
June 24, 1941
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 24, 1941
* Germany vs. Russia - 1st Day
* World War II, WWII
The front page has a nice banner headline: "NAZIS TAKE 3 POLISH CITIES" with subheads and related illustration. (see) Nice for display. A few related photos and maps on the bacjk page.
Complete with 32 pages, light toning a few archival mends at the margins, small binding holes along the spin... See More
2008 financial crisis...
Lehman Brothers files for bankruptcy...
Item #689760
September 16, 2008
LOS ANGELES TIMES, September 16, 2008
* Lehman Brothers files for bankruptcy
* Financial crisis of 2007-2008
* Wall Street is in a panic
The front page has: "Wall Street braces for more,' with subhead: "Worries over Lehman's fallout and AIG's fate pervade market." Another article has, "How BofA became industry behemoth," speaking of Bank of America. Con... See More
Ivan Pavlov death... Russian physiologist...
Item #689757
February 27, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 27, 1936
* Ivan Pavlov death (1st report)
* Russian physiologist
* Nobel Prize winner
The top of page 19 has a one column heading: "IVAN PAVLOV DEAD; PHYSIOLOGIST, 86" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Ivan Pavlov, Russian physiologist known for his work is classical conditioning.
Other news, sports and advertisemen... See More
1st heart transplant recipient death...
Item #689590
December 21, 1967
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., December 21, 1967
* Louis Washkansky death
* Surgeon Christiaan Barnard
* 1st human heart transplant
Above the masthead is a banner headline: "Pioneer Heart Patient Dies, Transport Theory Lives" with subheads and related photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Louis Washkansky, recipient of the world's first human heart transplant. (18 da... See More
Ernie Pyle as WWII correspondent...
Item #689577
April 02, 1945
THE STARS AND STRIPES, London Edition, April 2, 1945 This famous 4 page military newspaper has various World War II reports with much on the closing days of the European War and the end of Nazi Germany.
However the key item in this issue is a one column heading on page 2 that reads: "'Sweating Out' Carrier Pilots Jars the Nerves" which is a correspondence by famous WWII Am... See More
St. Valentine's Day Massacre investigation, in a Chicago newspaper...
Item #689523
February 25, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Feb. 25, 1929
* St. Valentine's Day Massacre investigations
* George 'Bugs' Moran & Al 'Scarface' Capone
* Best publication to be had - very rare as such
The front page has a one column headed: "Hunt Kidnap Gangsters in Murder Quiz" with smaller subheads. Such reports are probably only reported in a Chicago publication, so rather unc... See More
Closing events of World War II in a ship's newspaper...
Item #689511
July 17, 1945
BUTNER WORLD NEWS, July 17, 1945
* USS General Henry H. W. Butner troopship
This is a mimeographed newspaper produced by the staff on board the USS General H.W. Butner, the American troop carrier transporting troops from Europe to the Pacific.
It is a four page newspaper, typewriter set, with front page headlines including: "Jap Spokesman Promises Nimitz 'Surprise' "... See More
Review & premiere of "2 Fast 2 Furious", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #689503
June 06, 2003
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 6, 2003
* Best "2 Fast 2 Furious" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* American action film - Paul Walker
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "2 Fast 2 Furious" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area... See More
The Horse Whisperer... Review & premiere of "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #689502
May 22, 1998
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 22, 1998
* Best "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premier review
* Ads for "The Horse Whisperer" & "Deep Impact"
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit: "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from... See More
1930 death of aviator Carl Ben Eielson...
Item #689499
April 23, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 23, 1930
* American explorer & aviator Carl Ben Eielson
* Trans-arctic airplane flight - Siberia death
The front page has a one column heading: "Eielson Dead in Arctic; Scan Snow for Body" Two related photos are on the back page.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 38 pages, rag edition in great condition. A few small bin... See More
Mahatma Gandhi returns to India....
Item #689309
December 29, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 29, 1931
* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
* The Mahatma returns to India
* Round Table Conference in London
The front page has a one column heading: "GANDHI WARNS INDIA TO BE READY TO FIGHT" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Mahatma Gandhi's return to India from the Gandhi-Irwin Pact negotiations in London.
Other news, sports and advertis... See More
1961 Adolph Eichmann photos...
Item #689307
April 06, 1961
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, April 6, 1961
* Adolph Eichmann 1st photos in prison
* Architect of the holocaust
* Nazi SS Colonel
The ftpg. has a 3 column photo headed: "First Photo Of Eichmann In Cell" Two more related photos are on the back page. (see)
Complete in 40+ pages, light toning at the margins, small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.
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1931 Prussian Landtag referendum...
Item #689302
August 10, 1931
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Aug. 10, 1931
* Prussian Landtag referendum fails
* Nazi & Communist parties - party
* Berlin, Germany riots
The front page has a banner headline: "ROUT BERLIN REDS; 16 KILLED" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Related photo is on the back page.
Complete with all 32 pages, rag edition in great condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.... See More
St. Valentine's Day Massacre investigation in a Chicago newspaper...
Item #689301
March 08, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 8, 1929
* St. Valentine's Day Massacre investigations
* George 'Bugs' Moran & Al 'Scarface' Capone
* Best publication to be had - very rare as such
The top of page 6 has a six column heading: "New York Police Join in Massacre Quiz; Link Chicago Gunmen with Gotham Killings" (see) Such reports are probably only reported in a Chic... See More
1931 Cimarron opening day (eve) advertisement...
Item #689280
February 05, 1931
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, February 5, 1931
* Cimarron opening day (eve) advertisement
* pre-Code epic Western film - movie
* First to win Academy Award for Best Picture
* Richard Dix and Irene Dunne
Pages 10 & 11 has a terrific duo tone advertisement for the movie "Cimarron" for it's opening day (eve). A printing flaw somewhat affects this ad. (see) This film was the first ... See More
Albert Einstein leaves America...
Item #689277
March 19, 1933
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., March 19, 1933
* Albert Einstein goes back to Europe
* Escaping Adolph Hitler & Third Reich
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Einstein Answers Barrage Of Questions Ere Sailing" with subhead. (see) He would go back to Europe for a short time before coming back to America to escape persecution by the Nazis.
Complete 1st se... See More
1925 Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Washington Senators...
Item #689246
October 12, 1925
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 12, 1925
* Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Washington Senators
* World Series of baseball (game 4)
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "WASHINGTON WINS; JOHNSON SHUTS OUT PITTSBURGH 4 TO 0" with subheads. (see) Much more in the sport's section (pages 26 & 27) with headlines, photos and stats. Loads of text here. First report c... See More
Great Judaica item... Kristallnacht...
Item #689177
November 10, 1938
NEW YORK TIMES, November 10, 1938
* Crystal Night (Kristallnacht)
* Night of Broken Glass - Persecution of Jews
On the eve of Armistice Day, Kate Smith sings Irving Berlin's God Bless America for the first time on her weekly radio show while the papers report the news of what was to become known as Kristallnacht, the "night of broken glass". Nazi troops and sympath... See More
Jews persecuted in Germany...
Item #689167
March 05, 1937
NEW YORK TIMES, March 5, 1937
* Jewish persecution in Germany
* Prelude to the Holocaust
* Jews - Judaica
The top of page 8 has a one column heading: "90,000 FEWER JEWS UNDER HITLER RULE" "409,000 Professing Ones Still in Germany After 4 Years of Nazism, Report Shows" "Emigration Is Chief Goal" "24,000 Left Country in 1936--12,000 to 20,000 May Dep... See More
Secretariat wins 1973 triple crown...
Item #689091
June 01, 1973
CHICAGO DAILY NEWS, June 11, 1973
* Secretariat wins the triple crown
* Thoroughbred horse racing
* Belmont Stakes (3 of 3)
* Editorial just 2 days after race
Near the bottom of page 35 is a four column heading: "Secretariat the ultimate!" which is an editorial by horse-racing journalist, David Feldman. Report continues on page 37. Coverage on Secretariat's recent victory at... See More
Albert Einstein honored in NYC... Knute Rockne...
Item #689067
December 13, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 13, 1930
* Professor Albert Einstein
* Given key to the city (NYC)
* Pro-Zionism before rise of Hitler
* New York Giants vs. Norte Dame Fighting Irish
* Charity football game for NYC unemployed
* Knute Rockne's last game (EVE of game)
The front page has a one column heading: "EINSTEIN TO RECEIVE CITY HONORS TODAY" with subheads. (see) Page 25 ... See More
Martin Luther King Jr.... Albany movement...
Item #689062
August 10, 1962
THE DETROIT NEWS, Aug. 10, 1962
* Albany Georgia civil rights rally - prayer
* Civil rights movement - voters' rights
* re. Martin Luther King Jr. arrest and in jail
Page 3 of section B has a three column heading: "Dr. King's Wife Plans March as His Trial Starts in Georgia" (see) King would be freed from jail on this day for time served.
Complete with 4... See More
France-Italy armistice....
Item #689009
June 24, 1940
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, June 24, 1940
* France-Germany armistice
* Adolph Hitler - Nazis
* German occupation zone set
The front page has a banner headline: "BRITAIN ASSAILS NAZI TERMS, CALLS PETAIN REGIME 'SLAVE'" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the surrender of France to Germany
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 14 pages, a li... See More
Amanullah Khan abdictaes.... Babe Ruth's wife...
Item #688963
January 15, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 15, 1929
* Amanullah Khan abdicates
* Kingdom of Afghanistan
* Babe Ruth's wife fiery death
* Helen Woodford Ruth
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Amanullah Abdicates From Afghan Throne; Flees by Plane, Leaving Brother to Rule" First report coverage here. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famo... See More
Charlie Chaplin's 1944 Mann Act case...
Item #688956
February 17, 1944
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Feb. 17, 1944
* Actor Charlie Chaplin
* Actress Joan Barry
* Mann Act case - paternity
The front page has a nice banner headline: "PROBE CHAPLIN BLOOD TEST" with subheads. Nice for display. Two related photos are on the back page. Nice color illustration re. Hitler's eventual demise also on the front page.
Complete with all 32 pages, light toning at th... See More
The war in Europe has ended...
Item #688878
May 08, 1945
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, May 8, 1945
* Germany Surrenders
* V-E day - Nazis quit
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "Germany's Surrender" Unusual to have a first report from America's financial publication.
Complete with 8 pages, a little margin wear, small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.... See More
2003 Mister Fred Mister Fred Rogers death...
Item #688800
February 28, 2003
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 28, 2003
* Mister Fred Rogers death (1st report)
* American television host & author
* Mister Rogers' Neighborhood TV show
* Children's entertainer - educator
The bottom of the front page has a three column heading: "It's a Sad Day in This Neighborhood" with photo. (see). More on pages 24 & 25. Nice to have this report in a news... See More
Most runs ever in a Major League Baseball game....
Item #688792
August 26, 1922
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 26, 1922
* Chicago Cubs vs. Philadelphia Phillies
* Most runs in a single game record
This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 7: "CUBS AND PHILLIES SMASH TWO RECORDS" "Chicago Team Wins Weird Game in Which 51 Hits Are Made, 26-23" with box scores.
Tells of the game between the Chicago Cubs and Phil... See More
Tribute to Bill Pickett... Famous Black cowboy...
Item #688774
April 16, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 16, 1932
* Tribute to Bill Pickett after his death
Page 17 has a nice tribute to Bill Picket, the famous Black "cowboy", Wild West Rodeo Show performer, and actor, given by Will Rogers. Bill had died two weeks prior from complications related to having been kicked in the head by a bronco, unfortunately, soon after he had retired. He was the originator of ... See More
Knute Rockne's last game coached...
Notre Dame are National Champions in 1930
Item #688764
December 06, 1930
SECTION 2 (sports) only of the Chicago Daily Tribune, Dec. 6, 1930
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. USC Trojans (day of)
* Last official collegiate game coached by Knute Rockne
* ND to be declared National Champions for 1930 season
* Nice item for display - NCAA college football
The front page of this section has a nice banner headline that announces: "LOS ANGELES ROARS WELCOME TO NO... See More
Editors Law in 1933 Germany...
Item #688694
October 06, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 6, 1933
* Editors law of the Third Reich
* Freedom of press no more in Germany
* Nazi censorship of Jews
* Joseph Goebbels propaganda
* 1933 World Series coverage
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "REICH PRESS LOSES LAST OF ITS RIGHTS; MUST SERVE STATE" and more. (see) Lengthy coverage continues inside. Feels like whats going on tod... See More
Sohn Kee-chung (Son Kitei) wins 1936 gold medal...
Item #688692
August 10, 1936
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, Mass., Aug. 10, 1936
* Sohn Kee-chung - Son Kitei
* Wins gold medal in marathon
* 1936 Berlin Summer Olympics
* Jesse Owens vs. Nazi Germnay fame
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "RECORD MADE IN MARATHON BY JAPANESE" with subhead. (see) More in the sport's section.
Complete with all 18 pages, light toning and a l... See More
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