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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 #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
* Utah War - Mormons
* Brigham Young
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 ... 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
Infamous Nuremberg Rally... Adolph Hitler...
Item #691851
September 11, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 11, 1936
* Nuremberg Rally - Adolph Hitler
* "Rally of Honour"
* 8th Party Congress
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "50,000 WITH SPADES MARCH FOR HITLER, PLEDGING LOYALTY" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 52 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
wikipedia notes: The ... See More
Jimmy Doolittle becomes WWII General....
Item #691850
April 24, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 24, 1942
* James 'Jimmy' Doolittle becomes a General
* Post Doolittle raid on Japan
* World War II - WWII
Page 4 has a two column heading: "President Makes Doolittle a General, Has Navy Jump O'Hare 30 Numbers" with photo of James 'Jimmy' Doolittle. Interesting he received this honor just a few days after his famous air raid ... See More
Nuremberg Rally... Nazi Germany....
Item #691830
September 12, 1938
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, September 12, 1938
* 1938 Nuremberg Rally - Nazi Germany
* Annexation of Austria ? - Adolph Hitler
* 1 year away from World War II start
The front page has a banner headline: "'We'll Fight for Sudetens,' Hitler Vows" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the 1938 Nuremberg Rally which was named, "Rally of Greater Germany".
Comp... See More
1874 Red River War...
Item #691818
August 30, 1874
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 30, 1874
* Red River War
* John w. Davidson
* Native Americans - Indians
The top of page 9 has one column headings that include: "THE WICHITA AGENCY" "Davidson's Troops Fighting and Acting as Firemen" "A Gallant Charge Against a Hostile Band" "Four Civilians Butchered" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 16 p... See More
The controversial Victoria Woodhull libel case...
Item #691793
March 12, 1874
NEW YORK TIMES, March 12, 1874
* Victoria Woodhull
* Tennessee Celeste Claflin
Page 2 has a report headed: "The Challis-Woodhull Libel" "Seventh Day of the Trial--Argument for the Defense--Address of Mr. Brooke" which is concerning the libel trial based on an article on her newspaper.
This is the famed Victoria Woodhull, who along with Tennie Claflin published the... See More
Premiere ad of "Supergirl", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #691733
June 09, 1984
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 21, 1984
* Best "Supergirl" film advertisement
* Opening day movie premiere
* 4th of the superhero - Superman series
* Helen Slater and Faye Dunaway
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Supergirl" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the H... See More
Underdog debuts in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade...
Item #691724
November 26, 1965
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 26, 1965
* Underdog debuts in New York City
* Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
* Great item for Superhero collectors
The top of page 49 has a two column heading: "Giant Underdog Enlists in Macy's Parade" with subhead and related photo showing the Bullwinkle balloon. I suspect this to be a very rare item because their was really no reason to save it at t... See More
Operation Torch... French North Africa...
Item #691706
November 11, 1942
NEW YORK WORLD TELEGRAM, November 11, 1942
* Operation Torch
* French North Africa
* All of France under German control
* World War II - WWII
* Adolph Hitler - Nazis
The front page has a great banner headline announcing: "TRUCE IN NORTH AFRICA" with related map Nice for display.Coverage on Operation Torch, the British-American invasion of French North Africa.
Also anothe... See More
Albert Einstein's cosmic telescope....
Item #691688
December 04, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 4, 1936
* Albert Einstein's cosmic telescope
* Space lenses - R.W. Mandl
Page 27 has a two column heading: "Einstein Reports 'Space Lenses' Magnifying Stars by Bent Light" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 52 pages, some damp staining to upper portion with a little wear along the top ma... See More
James Stewart, Tony Curtis, Gloria DeHaven, Piper Laurie, Kirk Douglas, Rock Hudson in a newspaper for the movie industry...
Item #691679
December 10, 1954
MOTION PICTURE DAILY, New York, December 10, 1954 This end of the year edition contains 11 - 9 x 12 inch high gloss movie posters of Universal Studios pictures for 1955 staring big names like: James Stewart, Tony Curtis, Gloria DeHaven, Piper Laurie, Kirk Douglas, Rock Hudson and more. Additionally, the issue is packed with movie news of the day. Beautiful for display.
Twenty pages, 9 by 12... See More
Henry W. Howgate disappears... Arctic explorer...
Item #691669
April 15, 1882
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, April 15, 1882
* Henry W. Howgate
* Polar explorer
This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has one column headings: "HUNTING HOWGATE" "The Washington Police Completely at Sea" "Regarding the Whereabouts of the Escaped Captain" and more.
Complete,... See More
U.S. Bombers Raid Japan in the Philippines...
Item #691661
April 16, 1942
DAILY MIRROR, New York, April 16, 1942 The 3-line, full-banner banner headline announces: "U.S. BOMBERS RAID JAPS IN PHILIPPINES," with supporting text and additional photos on inside pages. Great WWII era issue for display. Other war related news along with news of the day found throughout.
Complete in 36 pages, tabloid size, evenly toned, nice condition.
1928 Harlem mobster Casper Holstein kidnapping...
Item #691632
September 24, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 24, 1928
* Casper Holstein kidnapping (set free)
* Harlem Negro mobster leader
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "KIDNAPPED NEGRO FREED BY CAPTORS; FIVE SEIZED IN PLOT" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 44 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, a little irregular alo... See More
Gerald Chapman 1926 execution...
Item #691611
April 07, 1926
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, April 7, 1926
* Gerald Chapman execution - hanging
* Count of Gramercy Park - gentleman bandit
* Prohibition era outlaw - criminal
The front page has a two column heading: "Chapman Died on Gallows Protesting His Innocence In Murder of James Skelly" (see)
Complete with 16 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, some small bindin... See More
Francis Xavier Dercum death.....
Item #691591
April 24, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 24, 1931
* Francis Xavier Dercum death (1st report)
* American physician & neurologist
* James F. Ballard death (1st report)
* Art collector - Middle East & Asia rugs
Page 23 has a one column heading: "DR. F. X. DERCUM DIES IN CHAIR AT MEETING" with subheads and photo. (see)
Also on the same page is another one column heading: "J. F. BALLA... See More
1947 Princess Elizabeth photos... 21st birthday...
Item #691590
April 20, 1947
MAGAZINE SECTION only of the New York Times, April 20, 1947
* Princess Elizabeth turns 21
* Future Queen Elizabeth II
* Cover photo & life in photos
The front page of this section has a photo of the future Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom who turned 21 the day after this publication. Pages 12 & 13 has several photos of Princess Elizabeth from birth to the present.
Various ... See More
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