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1943 siege of Leningrad is broken...
Item #692832
January 19, 1943
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, January 19, 1943
* Siege of Leningrad broken (1st report)
* German - Nazi blockade break
* Operation Iskra - Saint Petersburg
Under: "The European War Fronts" is a three column heading: "Russ Breaks Leningrad Siege" with small map. (see) First report coverage on the Leningrad blockade finally being broken.
Complete with 22 pages, light toning a... See More
Floyd Collins becomes trapped in Mammoth Cave....
Item #692819
February 18, 1925
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 18, 1925
* Floyd Collins rescue attempt abandoned
* Sand Cave, Mammoth Cave, Kentucky
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "COLLINS LEFT BURIED IN HIS CAVERN TOMB; SIMPLE SERVICE HELD" with subheads. (see) Coverage on cave explorer, Floyd Collins, being trapped in a narrow crawl way within the Sand Cave at the Mammoth Cave system i... See More
Arnold Palmer wins his 1st PGA golf tournament....
Item #692818
August 21, 1955
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, August 21, 1955
* Arnold Palmer "The King" wins
* His very 1st victory on the PGA tour
* American professional golfer (rookie season)
The front page of the sport's section (inside) has a one column heading : "Palmer's 265 Tops In Canada" with subhead and small photo. (see) First report coverage of Arnold Palmer's very 1st victory on t... See More
Uncle Sam political cartoon... Georgia Bulldogs coached by Pop Warner...
Item #692811
January 02, 1897
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 2, 1897
* Early Georgia Bulldogs college football
* Their 1st undefeated season - Pop Warner
The front page has a full page political cartoon which includes Uncle Sam by W. A. Rogers titled: "Getting Monotonous". Two full pages with many photos of: 'The Revolt in the Philippine Is., Scenes in Manila'. One-third pg: 'Bird'... See More
1st airplane stowaway... Transatlantic flight...
Item #692808
June 15, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 15, 1929
* "Yellow Bird" transatlantic flight
* Arthur Schreiber, 1st airplane stowaway
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "FRENCH AIRMEN, FUEL EXHAUSTED, LAND IN SPAIN AFTER BATTLE WITH STORMS; STOWAWAY ON BOARD; PLANE AND CREW READY TO FLY ON TO PARIS TODAY" with subheads, related map and photo of Schreiber. (see) Nice for di... See More
Nine issues from this Nazi-occupied British island...
Item #692799
September 17, 1944
A nine issue mix of the Evening Press (6) and The Star (3), both from the island of Guernsey from 1944 while under Nazi occupation, hence all reports are Nazi propaganda. Interesting reading. Each complete in 4 pages, some a bit irregular at the spine, generally good condition.
1940 German invasion of the Netherlands...
Item #692779
May 15, 1940
HERALD EXPRESS, Los Angeles, 4th War Extra, May 15, 1940
* Nazi Germany Invasion of the Netherlands
* Maginot Line - France & Belgium
The front page has a great banner headline above the masthead: "MAGINOT LINE AT SEDAN DRIVES BACK NAZI HORDES; Allied Armies in 'Backs to Wall' Battle in Belgium; 100,000 Men Killed in 5-Day Defense of Holland" with subhead. (see) Great... See More
Early report on the California Gold Rush...
Item #692766
December 16, 1848
BOSTON MUSEUM, Dec. 16, 1848 Page 4 has: "California Gold" which includes: "All of our brethren are having their say about the California gold discoveries...But California, nor any other unsettled country, should not be peopled by fortune hunters. The wilderness wants practical men, not visionary drones...The mining fever is raging here as well as elsewhere...one of our citize... See More
James Dean... one of the best to be had on the iconic teen actor...
Item #692762
September 29, 1955
MOTION PICTURE DAILY, Sept. 29, 1955
* James Dean's "Rebel Without a Cause" advertisement
* Perhaps the best to be had on the iconic teen actor
* One month prior to it's premiere debut in America
James Dean remains a cultural icon of the troubled & struggling teen from the 1950's, and his aura only increased when he died young in a car crash on September 30,... See More
From the "heyday" of Asbury Park, New Jersey...
Item #692756
August 10, 1888
THE DAILY PRESS, Asbury Park & Ocean Grove, New Jersey, Aug. 10, 1888
* From this tourist mecca of the 19th century
An interesting newspaper from these once-famous vacation meccas on the Jersey coast, containing various news of the day with an emphasis on tourism-related items. Page 2 has: "History of Asbury Park" taking ov
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* From this tourist mecca of the 19th century
* Famous hotels in illustrated ads
An interesting newspaper from these once-famous vacation meccas on the Jersey coast, containing various news of the day with an emphasis on tourism-related items. Page 2 has: "History of Asbury Park" taking ov
Anschluss... Austria annexation... Adolph Hitler...
Item #692749
March 13, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 4 only, March 13, 1938
* Anschluss - annexation
* Germans enters Austria
* Adolph Hitler takes over
The front page of this section has a heading: "Under The Feet Of German Troops The Map Of Europe Changes" with subheads, related photo and maps. (see)
Complete section 4 only with all 10 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More
10th Party Congress Nuremberg Rally begins...
Item #692748
September 06, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 6, 1938
* Nuremberg Rally - 10th Party Congress opens
* "Rally of Greater Germany" - annexation of Austria
The front page has a two column heading: "Nazi Victory in Austria Stressed As Nuremberg Congress Opens" with subhead. (see) First report coverage inside with photo of Adolph Hitler. Always nice to have notable events in history reported... See More
German annexation of Sudetenland begins...
Item #692739
October 01, 1938
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, Oct. 1, 1938
* German annexation of Sudetenland begins
* Nazis - Adolph Hitler enters Czechoslovakia
The day prior British Prime Minster Neville Chamberlain gave a speech concerning the Munich Agreement and the Anglo-German Declaration and assured the British people that: "...it is peace for our time". The front page has a five column headline: &quo... See More
Jim Rice saves young boy's life... 1982...
Item #692702
August 08, 1982
THE SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE, Indiana, Aug. 8,1982 Page 56 within the Sports Section has: "Young fan injured in Fenway Park", which tells of (then, future Hall of Famer) Jim Rice rushing out of the dugout to aid a 5-year-old spectator (Jonathan Keane) after he had been struck in the skull by a foul ball. Doctor's later determined that had Jim Rice not acted so swiftly, the boy would not ha... See More
Preparing for the Dog Show - 1941 displayable cover...
Item #692685
February 08, 1941
LIBERTY magazine, New York, Feb. 8, 1941 The color cover has a full color illustration of a young boy giving his dog a bath in preparation for an upcoming Dog Show.
Also present are several color ads for products of the day. See images for details.
Among the various articles are: "Through Hell on Wings - The Diary of a R.A.F. Pilot" and "What Jesus Mean To Me" by M... See More
Chicago Cubs win 1938 NL pennant....
Item #692679
October 02, 1938
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, October 2, 1938
* Chicago Cubs win NL pennant
* MLB - Major League Baseball
* Best title to be had (rare )
* German annexation of Sudetenland begins
* Current day Czechoslovakia
* Nazis - Adolph Hitler
The front page has a one column heading: "CHICAGO ROARS A WELCOME TO CHAMPION CUBS" with subhead and tiny map. The back page has a great ban... See More
re. Gandhi-Irwin Pact w/ photo...
Item #692663
November 15, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 15, 1931
* Second Round Table Conference
* re. Gandhi-Irwin Pact - London
* Mahatma Gandhi & Lord Irwin
* w/ Sarojini Naidu photo
Page 22 has a two column photo with heading: "Gandhi's Formal Robes For Call On His Emperor" with article. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 34 pages, light toning at the margins, nic... See More
Who doesn't want a newspaper from Mars?
Item #692660
December 29, 1918
THE MARTIAN, France, Dec. 29, 1918
* Rare U.S. military camp publication
* World War I - WWI
This is a little 6 page, tri-fold newspaper "Published by Organizations at Hospital Center, A.P.O. No. 780 American Expeditionary Forces" near Mars, France, hence the title.
This town became an American hospital complex near the end of WWI, meant to serve up to 40,000 peop
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* Rare U.S. military camp publication
* World War I - WWI
This is a little 6 page, tri-fold newspaper "Published by Organizations at Hospital Center, A.P.O. No. 780 American Expeditionary Forces" near Mars, France, hence the title.
This town became an American hospital complex near the end of WWI, meant to serve up to 40,000 peop
University of Mississippi.... James H. Meredith....
Item #692649
October 01, 1962
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., October 1, 1962
* James Howard Meredith
* University of Mississippi
* Day of enrollment
The front page features a nice banner headline: "MEREDITH HOUSED AT OLE MISS, U.S. MARSHALS FIGHT RIOTERS; KENNEDY APPEALS TO STUDETNS" with subheads and 3 related photos. (see) This was the day in which James H. Meredith would enroll at the University of Mississi... See More
1925 Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Washington Senators...
Item #692636
October 10, 1925
FITCHBURG SENTINEL-- EXTRA, Massachusetts, Oct. 10, 1925 The front page has banner headline: "SENATORS TAKE THIRD" which appears only in this "Extra" edition later in the day, as the "regular" edition just reports on the game to be played. Pittsburgh would go on and eventually win the series.
Also of interest is a half column report headed: "Pay Mathewson ... See More
1938 German annexation of Sudentenland...
Item #692617
October 16, 1938
ROTOGRAVURE PICTURE SECTION only of the New York Times, October 16, 1938
* German annexation of Sudetenland begins
* Adolph Hitler greeted at Eger, Czechoslovakia
The front page has five related photos with heading: "The German Armies March Into Czechoslovakia" (see)
Complete rotogravure section only with 8 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
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New York celebrates St. Patrick's Day...
Item #692604
March 18, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, March 18, 1863 Among the front page column heads are: "ST. PATRICK'S DAY" "Military and Civic Celebrations, Processions, Balls, Dinners & Speeches" "The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick & the Knights Thereof at a Cheerful Reunion" "The Irish all Right, and Not a Copperhead in Their Ranks" with more.
Some Civil War reporting ins... See More
Winter-themed color cover 1930... "Washing" a sibling's face with a snowball...
Item #692540
February 08, 1930
LIBERTY magazine, New York, Feb. 8, 1930 The color cover of this issue has an illustration of a brother and sister playing in the snow titled: "Wash Your Face". Also present are several color advertisements. See images for details.
Complete in 80 pages, disbound with a bit of roughness at the left spine, 8 1/2 by 11 1/2 inches, generally nice.
Early from Salinas, California...
Item #692535
December 25, 1880
THE MONTEREY DEMOCRAT, Salinas City, Monterey County, California, Dec. 25, 1880 An early title from the county seat of Monterey County, just south of San Francisco. Very typical of newspapers from the era with a nice mix of news of the day and advertisements, some illustrated.
Gregory's 'Union List of American Newspapers' notes only 3 institutions have any holdings of this title... See More
Early from Salinas, California...
Item #692534
October 16, 1880
THE MONTEREY DEMOCRAT, Salinas City, Monterey County, California, Oct. 16, 1880
* Rare publication
* Old Wild West
An early title from the county seat of Monterey County, just south of San Francisco. Very typical of newspapers from the era with a nice mix of news of the day and advertisements, some illustrated. The top of page 2 has a notice supporting: "Winfield Scott Hancock&qu... See More
From Nebraska during the Wild West era...
Item #692526
March 10, 1883
THE LINCOLN DAILY NEWS, Nebraska, March 10, 1883
* Rare publication
* Lancaster County
We seldom encounter Nebraska newspapers from during the Wild West era, but here is one. Lincoln is the capital of Nebraska and this issue is dated from just 16 years after statehood.
Gregory's 'Union List of American Newspapers' notes that the only institution holding any issues of this... See More
From Nebraska during the Wild West era...
Item #692524
March 24, 1883
THE LINCOLN DAILY NEWS, Nebraska, March 24, 1883
* Rare publication
* Lancaster County
We seldom encounter Nebraska newspapers from during the Wild West era, but here is one. Lincoln is the capital of Nebraska and this issue is dated from just 16 years after statehood.
Gregory's 'Union List of American Newspapers' notes that the only institution holding any issues of this... See More
Brigham Young's elders willing to give themselves up... Mormons on the move...
Item #692515
June 22, 1858
NEW YORK TIMES, June 22, 1858 The front page has a one-quarter column with Mormon news: "From Utah" "Plenty of Provisions at Camp Scott--Safety of Capt. Marcy's Command--Trade with the Valley, etc."
One of the reports includes: "...a letter from Fort Bridger dated May 21st which says that Brigham Young's principal Mormon Elders had consented to deliver thems... See More
Printed the day of Lincoln's "House Divided" speech... Much on the Mormons...
Item #692513
June 17, 1858
NEW YORK TIMES, June 17, 1858 Near the top of the front page is: "Illinois Republican State Convention" is a report datelined Springfield, Ill., Wednesday, June 16. The one paragraph report concerns the first day of the convention noting in part: "...that the convention met today and that ...Resolutions were adopted endorsing the Philadelphia platform and denouncing the Dre
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General George Patton takes over in North Africa....
Item #692505
March 19, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 19, 1943
* General George S. Patton promoted
* Takes control in North Africa campaign
* World War II - WWII
The top of page 4 has a two column heading: "Patton Commands in Mid-Tunisia; Leads Americans in Offensive" with subhead and related photo. (see) First report coverage on General George S. Patton taking control in the campaign in North Africa.
Othe... See More
St. Paul from before the Civil War...
Item #692504
October 14, 1858
SAINT PAUL DAILY MINNESOTIAN, Minnesota, Oct. 14, 1858
* Rare pre Civil War title
* Ramsey County
A wide variety of news reports of the day and a great wealth of advertisements from before the Civil War. Uncommon from this Northern city.
Four pages, large folio size, nice condition.... See More
Tiger Woods' very 1st PGA golf tournament...
Item #692502
February 27, 1992
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Thursday, Feb. 27, 1992
* Tiger Woods very 1st PGA golf tourney
* 16 years old - sophomore in high school
* Professional Golf Association
* 1992 Nissan Los Angeles Open
This was the day that Tiger Woods made his PGA debut. The sport's section has some reporting on the upcoming golf tournament in Los Angeles. Tiger Woods was interviewed by a Times writer with text th... See More
Nice newspaper from Washington's administration...
Item #692495
October 26, 1796
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Oct. 26, 1796
* President George Washington era original
A very typical late 18th century American newspaper with a good mix of news reports of the day and advertisements.
The back page has nearly 2 columns taken up with a notice from the Treasury Dept. headed: "Lands of the United States". This concerns the sale of land: &quo... See More
Prosecution asks for jail time for 'Black Sox' players...
Item #692477
July 30, 1921
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 30, 1921
* Chicago White (Black) Sox scandal
* Baseball World Series fix trial
* Best title to be had ? rare as such
As the infamous Black Sox scandal comes to its conclusion (final arguments in the trial were the day before), the front page of the sports section has an interesting article headed: "Asks Conviction Of 'Black Sox' On Their... See More
Hitler is absolute dictator... To deal with Jewish boycott...
Item #692463
March 24, 1933
THE COLDWATER DAILY REPORTER, Michigan, March 24, 1933
* Adolph Hitler becomes dictator of Germany
The ftpg. has a one column head: "Hitler Copes With Threats Of Jew Boycott". The text includes in part: "The Hitler government, confirmed as an absolute dictatorship for four years...problems of answering atrocity reports abroad & meeting threats of an economic boycott ... See More
1940 The Battle of Britain...
Item #692462
August 14, 1940
LOS ANGELES EXAMINER, WAR EXTRA, Aug. 14, 1940
* Battle of Britain
* London bombings
* WWII Nazi bombers
* FRONT LEAF ONLY **
The front page has a great bold banner headline: "POISON GAR TERROR FACED BY ENGLAND" with subheads. (see)
Front leaf only (pages 1 & 2) only, still terrific for display as such.... See More
Roman Catholic Church & Nazi Germany...
Item #692417
June 21, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 23, 1937
* Roman Catholic Church - publications
* Vatican City - Pope Pius XI - Rome
* Nazi Germany - Third Reich resistance
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "18 Catholic Printing Shops Reported Seized by Nazis" with subhead. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this famous New York City publication.
Complete... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1670...
Item #692381
April 07, 1670
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, April 7, 1670
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As was the case with most newspapers of the 17th century, this is complete as a single sheet, measuri... See More
An ad for the O.K. Corral... In a Tombstone newspaper...
Item #692358
April 30, 1886
THE DAILY TOMBSTONE, Pima County, Arizona, April 30, '86 (1886)
* Gunfight at the O.K. Corral fame
* Rare advertisement of the famed livery stable
This may well be the consummate "Old West town" much romanticized in movies and television shows, perhaps most famous for the gunfight at the OK Corral involving Wyatt Earp and the Clanton gang. I would almost suggest that this titl... See More
Jewish physician identifies Holocaust leaders...
Item #692352
September 22, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 22, 1945
* Bergen-Belsen concentration camp
* Nazi death factory horrors revealed
* Jewish woman gets revenge
Page 5 contains a very compelling article on identifying Nazis leaders involved in the holocaust atrocities on the Jews, with the one column head: "Belsen Survivor Picks Out Nazis" and subhead: "Jewish Woman Physician Who Was Also in O... See More
Close Encounters opening day Advertisement...
Item #692349
November 16, 1977
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 16, 1977
* Opening day "Close Encounters" movie advertisement
This newspaper has a significant & historic advertisement for the movie "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" on page 27. This advertisement is on the opening day the movie made it's premiere making it a great addition for any movie memorabilia collection.
The movie... See More
Nazi newspaper with 3 swastikas in masthead - prior to World War II...
Item #692346
DER BEOBACHTER (The Observer), Germany, Feb. 25, 1935 Obviously a newspaper of the Nazi party as the masthead includes 3 swastika symbols (see).Complete in 12 pages, 12 by 18 1/4 inches, cleanly cut at the blank spine, a little margin wear, otherwise quite nice.
From 1872 Red Bluff, California...
Item #692306
January 20, 1872
THE SENTINEL, Red Bluff, California, Jan. 20, 1872
* Rare Old west title
This is from 4 years before the city would be incorporated. Located in Northern California, there is much news of the day both local & national. Many advertisements as well.
Complete in 4 pages, nice condition.
Rumrunner Larry Fay assassination....
Item #692108
January 02, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 2, 1933
* Rumrunner Larry Fay killed
* Prohibition era rum-running
* NYC bootlegger - gangster
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "LARRY FAY IS SLAIN IN HIS NIGHT CLUB; DOORMAN IS HUNTED" with subheads. (see) Lengthy first report coverage continues on page 3 with photo and list of his prior offenses.
Other news, sports and advertiseme... See More
Jewish holocaust... Seizure of businesses....
Item #692103
November 20, 1938
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, Nov. 20, 1938
* The Jewish Holocaust in progress
* re. Cemeteries of the Jews
* Post Kristallnacht era
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Nazis Seize Iron Fences Around Jews' Cemeteries" with subhead. (see) Coverage on the ongoing Jewish holocaust in Nazi Germany.
Complete with 30+ pages, light toning and minor wear at the mar... See More
1938 George Grey Barnard death....
Item #692096
April 25, 1938
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 25, 1938
* George Grey Barnard death
* American sculptor
The top of page 20 has a one column heading: "BARNARD, FAMED WORLD OVER AS SCULPTOR, DIES" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 26 pages, rag edition in nice condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.... See More
1922 airship Roma disaster...
Item #692091
February 22, 1922
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, February 22, 1922
* Airship Roma disaster
* Norfolk, Virginia crash
* United States Army
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "34 OFFICERS AND MEN KILLED IN CRASH OF GREAT DIRIGIBLE ROMA" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 12 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine/1st column, generally nice.... See More
Green Bay Packers wins NFL championship...
Item #691880
December 14, 1936
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, December 14, 1936
* Green Bay Packers victorious
* Boston Redskins (Washington)
* NFL football championship
* Jesse Owens wins best athlete award
Page 3 of section II has a two column heading: "Green Bay's Passing Attack Nets Victory In "Pro" Title Game" with stats and lineups. (see)
The top of the same page has another two column heading:... See More
1981 "Escape from New York" opening day review...
Item #691872
July 10, 1981
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 10, 1981
* Escape from New York movie
* Opening day review
* Science fiction action film
* Kurt Russell - Snake Plissken
Page 17 has two reviews for the opening day showing in New York City for the movie: "Escape from New York" The headings read: "The Screen: 'Escape From New York'" & "At the Movies; Kurt Russel, from baseball ... See More
Canfield Hotel fire in Dubuque, Iowa...
Item #691852
June 10, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, June 10, 1946
* Canfield Hotel fire in Dubuque, Iowa w/ photo
The front page has a two column headline: "15 Dead, 22 Missing as Fire Sweeps Hotel at Dubuque" with subhead. (see) Article continues on page three with related photo. 1st report coverage on the Canfield Hotel fire disaster in Dubuque Iowa. Always nice to have notable events in history repor... See More
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