Howard Hughes sells RKO Pictures...
Item #556093
July 19, 1955
MOTION PICTURE DAILY, New York , NY, July 19, 1955
* Howard Hughes sells RKO Pictures
* General Tire & Rubber Co.
This 6 page issue has a two line banner headline on the front page: "O'NEIL GETS RKO RADIO FROM HUGHES FOR $25,000 CASH" with subhead and small photo of Hughes. (see) Nice title to have this report in.
Other movie and radio entertainment news throughout.
Som... See More
Charles Allan Gilbert illustration print...
Item #555877
December 24, 1903
LIFE, New York City, December 24, 1903
* Charles Allan Gilbert illustration print
Full front page profile of a woman with mistletoe in her hair, captioned: "Mistletoe." illustrated by C. Allan Gilbert.
Other prints and text throughout. Quarto-size, 16 pages, in very good condition.
wikipedia notes: Charles Allan Gilbert (1873-1929) was a U.S. artist and illust... See More
Mary Pickford... Douglas Fairbanks...
Item #555863
January 11, 1935
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, from Springfield, Massachusetts, dated January 11, 1935
* Actress Mary Pickford
* Actor Douglas Fairbanks
* Divorce
This 32 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include:
* Mary Pickford Is Given Divorce from Fairbanks; Cruelty, Neglect Charged
and more with one column photo of Pickford.
Other news of the day throughout includi... See More
Marriage of Charles Lindbergh...
Item #555651
May 28, 1929
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, May 28, 1929
* Charles Lindbergh Gets Married
* Anne Morrow
This 14 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "LINDBERGH'S PLANE LEAVES FOR SOME UNKNOWN POINT" with subhead.
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: Anne Morrow Lindbergh ... See More
Shirt and collar manufacturing...
Item #554645
May 15, 1880
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 15, 1880
* Shirts and Collars
This issue is 16 pages in length. The front page has 6 illustrations of the "Manufacture Of Shirts and Collars--Geo. P. Ide, Bruce & Co., Troy, N.Y.". The two largest illustrations show the "Stitching Room" and "The Cutting Room", with 3 of the illustrations showing female workers, plus ... See More
Ruth Elder... Transatlantic flight try...
Item #553110
October 11, 1927
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, October 11, 1927
* Ruth Elder
* Woman Aviator
* Transatlantic flight try
This 14 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Ruth Elder Ready to Hop Off New York to Paris Non-Stop; Awaits Last Weather Report" with subheads.
Other news of the day throughout. A few small binding holes along the spine, otherwise good.... See More
Early Flight...
Item #177839
October 22, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 22, 1910
This issue features a color cover. (see photos for details).The front page of this issue features a photo of Walter Wellman entitled "WELLMAN AND HIS AIR-SHIP", who attempted to cross the Atlantic Ocean in a airship.
A fullpage political cartoon by E.W. Kemble - "The Big Wind: 'I thought, Bill the you were with me"' ... See More
Item #552492
July 04, 1931
POLICE GAZETTE, New York, July 4, 1931
* Sports and theatre photos
* Pink cover
* Jimmy Foxx
* Polly Walters and more
Full front page photo of actress Polly Walters. Walters was in the movie "Blond Crazy", and had the starring role in the Broadway play "She Loves Me Not".
Inside has 1/4 pg. action photo of baseball star "Jimmy Foxx".
Other photos of s... See More
Record flight in a "Wright biplane"...
Item #177837
July 23, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 23, 1910 The full front page is a photo captioned: "The Aeroplane That Made A Record Ascension - Walter Brookins and the Wright biplane which broke the world's record for altitude in a 6,175 foot ascent at Atlantic City..." with a bit more.
It is rare to find a full front page photo devoted to the early world of manned flight.
Also of... See More
Dionne quintuplets born...
Item #550118
May 29, 1934
THE BURLINGTON FREE PRESS, Vermont, May 29, 1934
* Dionne quintuplets born (1st report)
* "Five Baby Girls Born to Ontario Mother; Largest 3 Lbs., 4 Ounces; Smallest a Lb. Less"
This 16 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Five Baby Girls Born to Ontario Mother; Largest 3 Lbs., 4 Ounces; Smallest a Lb. Less" tells of the birth of the famous... See More
Early baseball...
Item #549989
October 02, 1865
NEW-YORK TIMES, October 2, 1865
* Early baseball
* Post civil war reporting
On the front page under "Connecticut" is a report: "Yale versus Wesleyan--Base Ball Match between the Two Colleges--Fine Game--Success of Yale--Remarks & Observations"
Includes a summary and the box score. Summary also talks about the success of Yale, exclusive of spor... See More
Christy Mathewson...
Item #177831
April 15, 1916
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, April 15, 1916
Note: As is typical for the later issues of Harper's Weekly, the color cover is not present.
In this issue, there are several articles including "Two Poems by Richard Le Gallienne; "The Five Ages of the Bowery"; "The Wilson Administration and the Wage-Worker" by William B. Wilson, Secretary of Labor; &q... See More
Early Flight...
Item #177815
August 27, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, August 27, 1910 Full front page photo: A New Triumph In The Science Of Flight. the photo shows John B. Moisant standing next to the plane he recently flew with a passenger aboard, across the British Channel between Calais and Tilmanstone.
The flight set a record for two persons in one plane.
Unrelated report inside: The Aeroplane In War So... See More
Item #177814
June 26, 1915
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, June 26, 1915
This issue has a color cover page before the title page which has an illustration titled "The Heel of Hate" by Enright. On the back of the cover page there are several photos from the war.
In this issue, there are several articles including "the Commoner" by George Creel; "Your Two Billion dollar Stake" by... See More
"The Protected Sex"...
Item #177807
May 08, 1915
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, May 8, 1915
This issue has a color cover page before the title page. On the back of the cover page there is a poem with illustrations by Oliver Herford titled "War", written by Mary Austin.
In this issue, there are several articles including "The Protected Sex in Wartime" by Aino Malmberg which includes photos; "The Protected... See More
Jews....
Item #177785
November 20, 1915
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, November 20, 1915
This issue has a color cover page before the title page which has an illustration titled "A Marriage of Convenience" by Morris. On the back of the cover page there is a photo that says "...This photograph shows a wounded Austrian being assisted up the steep slope by his companions."
In this issue, there are... See More
Item #177774
September 04, 1915
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, September 4, 1915
This issue has a color cover page before the title page which has an illustration on it titled "Draw One" by Morris. On the back of the cover page there is a photo of "John Purroy Mitchel."
In this issue, there are several articles including "Plattsburg--How it Works" by H. D. Wheeler; "General Jof... See More
Item #177771
August 14, 1915
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, August 14, 1915
This issue has a color cover page before the title page which has an illustration on it titled "The Condescending Man" by Enright.
In this issue, there are several articles including "Hunger in Mexico City" by Allene Tupper Wilkes; "Out Our Way" by Eugene Wood; "The Soul of Zionism" by Norman Ha... See More
Baseball...
Item #177747
August 08, 1914
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, August 8, 1914
This issue has a color cover page before the title page. On the back of the cover page, there is a photo of "Carranza."
In this issue, there are several articles including "Four-Flush Radicals--1. Reed of Missouri" by George Creel; "With Carranza" by Alene Tupper Wilkes; "War on Rats" by J. Evans... See More
Baseball....
Item #177741
June 13, 1914
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, June 13, 1914
In this issue there are several illustrations including "Laurence Irving"; "Pen and Inklings--Summer Mass" by Oliver Herford; the double page centerfold illustration which is titled "'That's Him'" by Ernest Fuhr plus much more.
There are also several articles in this issue including "The Mexican Cactus... See More
Item #177735
May 02, 1914
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, May 2, 1914
In this issue there are several illustrations including "Waitress in Quick Lunch Restaurant" by Everett Shinn; "Pen and Inklings--The Importance of Being Belasco" by Oliver Herford; "Chinese Lyrics" by Pai Ta-Shun; the double page center fold illustration which is titled "The Great American Game" by Ge... See More
Item #177732
April 11, 1914
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, April 11, 1914 In this issue there are several illustrations including "Pen and Inkings--April" by Oliver Herford; "Lincoln Steffens" by James Montgomery Flagg; "What Easter Means to Them" by Ernest Fuhr plus there is a story titled "Fixing the Responsibility" by Curt Hansen, that has an illustration and there is a d... See More
Item #177632
February 21, 1914
HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated February 21, 1914.
In this issue there is an illustration titled "Willie Gee" by Robert Henri. There are several articles in this issue including "Police! Police!" by Lincoln Steffens; "One Love" by Mary Austin; "A Land of Promise" which includes several photos; "The Honor of the Army" by Charles Johnso... See More
Item #177724
February 07, 1914
HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated February 7, 1914.
In this issue there is an illustration titled "Captains of Industry--1. George Barr McCutcheon" by James Montgomery Flagg. There are several articles in this issue including "What the South Americans Think of Roosevelt" by Travis B. Wells; "A Progressive at Large" by Neith Boyce; "The Attorney-Genera... See More
Item #177723
January 31, 1914
HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated January 31, 1914.
In this issue there is a photo titled "The Fuller Sisters" by Alice Boughton. There are several articles in this issue including "The Mystery of the Hated Man" by James Montgomery Flagg; "Woman in a New World" by Ellen Key; "New England Conscience in the South" by A. J. MecKelway; "Sales an... See More
Item #177722
January 24, 1914
HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated January 24, 1914.
In this issue there is an illustration titled "Colonel House" by James Montgomery Flagg. There are several illustrations in this issue including "This Man Pays $18,000 A Year for Music" by Guy Pene Du Bois; "Pen and Inklings" by Oliver Herford; the double page illustration which is titled "The Funny ... See More
Fatty Arbuckle indictment...
Item #547898
September 15, 1921
THE NEW YORK TIMES, from New York, dated September 15, 1921.
* Comedian/Actor
* Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle indictment
* Manslaughter
This 40 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include:
* ARBUCKLE ACCUSED OF MANSLAUGHTER BY CORONER'S JURY
* Finds Rappe Girl's Death From Peritonitis Was Caused by an External Force
* He Faces Four Charges
and more.
Other ... See More
Item #547738
April 07, 1926
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, April 7, 1926
* Benito Mussolini assassination attempt
* Nice front page headline
This 16 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "Woman's Bullet Wounds Mussolini At Rome" with subheads that include: "Premier Shot Through Nose; Injury Reported Not Serious" and more.
Other news of the day. Lite browning and minor ... See More
Item #177499
December 06, 1913
HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated December 6, 1913.
In this issue there is an illustration called "Oliver Herford and His Persian Kitten, 'Hafiz'" by James Montgomery Flagg.There are several articles in this issue including "Revolutions and Concessions--Part I" by McGregor; "Secretarying for a Woman Author"; "Stage Notes" by N. H.; &q... See More
Arthur E. Jameson...
Item #546706
May 16, 1907
LESLIES ILLUSTRATED, N.Y., May 16, 1907.
* Arthur E. Jameson
A very nice full front page duotone illustration of a well-dressed woman and a young girl picking daisies shows the woman waving to folks in a passing automobile, by Arthur E. Jameson. In nice condition.
T. Earl Christy...
Item #546699
November 14, 1909
SUNDAY ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE (Daily Picayune, New Orleans), Nov. 14, 1909.
* Full Front Page Colored Illustration
The front page of this issue features a colored illustration of an attractive woman wearing a large hat with a green feather, by the renowned artist T. Earl Christy. In nice condition.
Judy Garland...
Item #546547
July 02, 1943
NEW YORK TIMES, New York City, July 2, 1943
* Early Judy Garland
This 40 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 14:
* SINGER ATTRACTS 30,000
* Judy Garland Makes Debut With A Symphony in Philadelphia
Says she sang several compositions by Gershwin and songs from "her own pictures". Mentions that the orchestra was directed by Andre Kostelanetz.
Other news of the ... See More
President Johnson's State of the Union Address...
Item #545554
December 04, 1866
UNION DEMOCRAT, Manchester, New Hampshire, Dec. 4, 1866 The "President's Message" to Congress begins on pg. 2 and concludes on pg. 3, signed in type: Andrew Johnson. This was his annual state-of-the-union message.
Other news of the day includes: "Condition of the Negro in 'Freedom'" "Woman's Rights" "The Fenians" and more w... See More
Aero Record Set..
Item #545529
October 17, 1922
THE CLEVELAND NEWS, from Cleveland, OH, dated October 17, 1922.
* Aero Record Set
The front page features the report of Liet. F.L. Maughan who set the record at flying 248 miles an hour in his bi-plane at Mt. Clemens, Michigan. Included is a photo of his plane and Liet Maughan holding his lucky rabbit foot. Also are articles on "U.S. Dirigible C2 Burns; Seven Are Hurt"; "May B... See More
Industrial Series....
Item #177004
December 28, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 28, 1912
This issue is an Industrial Issue and has a color cover sheet over it. The front page of this issue has a photo called "A Recent Ceremony at the Vatican."
In this issue there is an illustration called "Mere Man and the Suffragette" by Kemble. There are photos of "Strange Air and Sea Craft from Europe" and there ar... See More
Christmas issue....
Item #177681
December 14, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 14, 1912 (with color cover) This issue is a Christmas issue and has a color cover sheet over it. The front page of this issue has an illustration called "A National Calamity."
In this issue there are many short stories and illustrations including "Stories of the Christ-Child" by Charles Johnston; "Treasure Trove" by Madison Cawein ... See More
Item #177680
December 07, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 7, 1912
This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "A Snap-Shot From the Balkans."
In this issue there is an illustration called "The Woes of a President-Elect" by C. J. Budd. There are photos of "The War in the Near East" and a photo of "A Battle Photograph fr... See More
Item #177679
November 30, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 30, 1912 This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has an illustration called "'Good-by, Ambassador, We Are Sorry to Have You Leave Us" by C. J. Budd.
In this issue there is an illustration called "Lost Ball: Penalty--One Omelet!" by Kemble. The double page illustration is called "The Deat... See More
President Woodrow Wilson....
Item #177344
November 09, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 9, 1912
This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "Woodrow Wilson--President-Elect of the United States."
In this issue there is a photo of "Thomas R. Marshall--Vice-President Elect of the Untied States" and another photo of "President-Elect Wilson and His Family." There... See More
Greatest baseball series ever played...
Item #177371
November 02, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 2, 1912 The front page has: "The War in the Near East." Also present is the article: "The Greatest Baseball Series Ever Played," by Edward Bayard Moss, with a related photo. The double page illustration is called "Our Mrs. Partingtons and the Democratic Ocean," by C. J. Budd. Towards the back is "THE FINISHING T... See More
Governor Wilson...
Item #177362
October 26, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 26, 1912
This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "The Leader of the New Crusade in the Balkans."
In this issue there is an article called "How Governor Wilson Feels" and "Mr. Taft on the Issues" both recorded by A. R. Pinci. There is also a photo of "Showing Off Ou... See More
Aviation...
Item #177675
September 28, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 28, 1912
This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "The Dogs of War."
In this issue there is an ad for the book "Mark Twain--A Biography" and an article called "Progress of the Campaign." Also in this issue there is a full page illustration of "The National Pest--A... See More
Item #177638
September 07, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 7, 1912
This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has an illustration called "T. R.: 'Follow Me. Can't You See I'm Moses?'" by Rollin Kerby.
In this issue there is an article called "Progress of the Campaign" and an article called "The Ball-player between Games" by Edward ... See More
Item #177672
August 31, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 31, 1912
This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "The Man Higher Up."
In this issue there is an article called "Progress of the Campaign." The double page illustration is called "Passing On the Ballots--'A Vote for Taft is a Vote for Sherman'--'A Vote for Roosevel... See More
Theatrical Number.....
Item #177671
August 24, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 24, 1912
This issue is a "Theatrical Number--Season of 1912-13" and has a color cover sheet over it. The front page of this issue has a photo called "The Attack on New York."
In this issue there is an article called "Progress of the Campaign." There is a full page illustration called "The Elephant:'If I Wasn't I... See More
Item #177670
August 17, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 17, 1912
In this issue there is an article called "Progress of the Campaign." The double page illustration is called "The New Order of Things--"Arise, 'Bose Flinn,' I dub thee leader. Tim Woodruff, you are next. Are there any more bosses who wish to be made leaders?'" by Kemble and much more.
Other advertisements of t... See More
Baseball scouting...
Item #177667
July 27, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, July 27, 1912 This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "Victorious America at the Olympic Games."
In this issue there is an illustration called "'Come On In, Fellows, the Water's Fine!'" by C. J. Budd and there is an article with photos called "America's Athleti... See More
Item #177666
July 20, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 20, 1912 (color cover not present) The front page of this issue has a photo called "The Opening of the Olympic Games." Within the issue there is an illustration called "The Latest Arrival at the Political Zoo" by Kemble. The double page is a photo spread called "Where New York's Skyscrapers Cease to be Impressive" and ther... See More
Item #177661
June 15, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 15, 1912
The front page of this issue is a photo of "Senator Winthrop Murray Crane."
This issue has an illustration called "His Master's Voice" by C. J. Budd. There are two photos taking up the center page. The one on the left is of Abraham Lincoln and is called "Prophecy" and the one on the right, which is of Theodore Rooseve... See More
Death of Wilbur Wright...
An Exhibition of Inca Treasures.....
Item #177660
June 08, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 8, 1912
The front page of this issue is a photo of "The Greatest of Aviators--The death of Wilbur Wright from typhoid fever...."
This issue has an illustration called "The Revolutionist" by Kemble. There is also an article with photos called "An Exhibition of Inca Treasures" by Walter L. Beasley and there is another article by... See More
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