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690510

1929 Detroit Study nightclub fire...

Item #690510

September 20, 1929

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 20, 1929



* The Study club fire (same day report)

* Detroit, Michigan speakeasy disaster

* Illegal prohibition era nightclub




The front page has a five column heading: "17 Perish in Detroit cabaret Fire" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the prohibition era Detroit, Michigan nightclub fire disaster shortly before the great stock market ... See More  

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690499

Bramwell Booth death...

Item #690499

January 16, 1929

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Jan. 16, 1929



* Bramwell Booth refuses to resign

* 1st Chief of Staff & 2nd president

* The Salvation Army - charity organization




The to of page 4 has a one column heading: "BOOTH BRANDED AS 'UNFIT'; HE DEFIES COUNCIL" with subhead and photo. (see)

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 40 pages, rag edition in great con... See More  

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690490

1878 Pittsfield, Massachusetts... Berkshire County...

Item #690490

October 30, 1878

THE PITTSFIELD SUN, Massachusetts, Oct. 30, 1878



* Berkshire County 

* American Indians war era
 



This uncommon title has news of the day with several interesting advertisements.

Complete with all 8 pages, minor spine wear, generally nice.

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690480

From the "heyday" of Asbury Park, New Jersey...

Item #690480

August 07, 1888

THE DAILY PRESS, Asbury Park & Ocean Grove, New Jersey, Aug. 7, 1888 



* 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 a continuation of: "History of Asbury
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690434

Hitler & the Nazis Boycott of Jews... Albert Einstein...

Item #690434

March 30, 1933

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 30, 1933 



* Jewish holocaust begins

* Nazis boycott businesses




The front page has a five column headline: "Hitler Puts O. K. On Jewish Boycott" with subheads: "Victims Appeal To Hindenburg To Curb Nazis" "Drive Under Way; Shops Raided". The text begins:

"Chancellor Hitler today put his seal of approval on the proposed Nat... See More  

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690433

John Wilkes Booth appears at Ford's Theater...

Item #690433

November 10, 1863

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 10, 1863 



* Actor John Wilkes Booth

* Ford's Theatre performance

* Rare appearance w/ advertisement

* President Abraham Lincoln assassin




A terrific issue with one of the more ironic twists of history, and only to be found in a newspaper from Washington, D.C.

Near the top of the front page is a great article headed: "Ford&... See More  

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690429

Very early report on Nazis imprisoning Jews...

Item #690429

August 30, 1933

NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 30, 1933 



* Early Jewish concentration camp report

* Rise of Adolph Hitler and the Third Reich




The bottom of the front page has a significant report headed: "Nazis Imprison Jews in Concentration Camp After French Paper Charges Abuses There", noting in part: "...The reason given is that the Jews had 'behaved in a provocative manner ... See More  

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690428

Lou Gehrig's baseball career ends...

Item #690428

June 23, 1939

NEW YORK TIMES, June 23, 1939 



* Lou Gehrig's baseball career ends

* Infantile Paralysis diagnosis

* Best publication to be had ?




Page 24 has various baseball reports with two column headlines: "Gehrig Is Amazed and Cheered As Messages From Fans Pour In" "Stricken Star Avoids a Demonstration at Stadium by Staying in Dugout--Move Is On to Set Aside a Day for Him... See More  

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690427

Report from a letter datelined at Monterey, California, 1786...

Item #690427

May 19, 1787

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 19, 1787  Inside has a very rare, early account of a visit to California as part of a voyage to explore the Bering Sea (off Alaska) by Jean-François de Galaup de la Pérouse. It notes in part: "...following melancholy intelligence imparted by one of the companions of Mons. de la Peyrouse during the latter's voyage round the world; it is... See More  

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690416

Cooperstown Baseball Hall of Fame....

Item #690416

June 12, 1939

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., June 12, 1939.



* Cooperstown, New York

* National Baseball Hall of Fame dedication




The sport's section (page 24) has a two column heading: "Anniversary Celebration At Cooperstown Field Today" with subhead. (see)

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with 14 pages, light toning and some wear at the margins, should be handled w... See More  

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690405

Golfer Bobby Jones Loses In 1929...

Item #690405

September 05, 1929

THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 5, 1929.



* Golfer Bobby Jones beaten (notable upset)

* Johnny Goodman of Omaha, Nebraska

* United States Amateur Championship (1st round)




The top of the front page has a one column heading: "BOBBY JONES LOSES TO YOUNG NEBRASKAN IN BIG GOLF UPSET" with subheads. (see) More in the sport's section with banner headline: "Jones Loses to Goodman i... See More  

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690402

Gemini 9A launch & orbit....

Item #690402

June 03, 1966

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, Ohio, June 3, 1966



* Gemini 9A IX- launch into orbit

* NASA's Gemini Program

* Astronaut Thomas P. Stafford




The top of the front page has a four column headline: "'We're On The Way'! Spacewalk Coming Up" First report coverage on the Gemini IX space flight.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in
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690400

Review & premiere of "Hellraiser" & "Fatal Attraction", in a Los Angeles newspaper...

Item #690400

September 18, 1987

SECTION VI only of the Los Angeles Times, September 18, 1987



* Best movie advertisement and reviews

* Premiere (Opening Day) showings

* "Fatal Attraction", "Hellraiser", and "The Principal"




A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Fatal Attraction", "The Principal" and "Hellraiser" and perhaps no better newspape... See More  

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690388

Tomb of Genghis Khan found ?...

Item #690388

October 30, 1927

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 30, 1927



* Genghis Khan's tomb found ?

* Founder of Mongol Empire

* Mongolian - Gobi Desert




Near the bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "Tomb of Genghis Khan Found in Gobi Desert; Llamas Guarded the Secret for 700 Years" (see) Must be a false report as the tomb still hasn't been found to this day. A nice curiosity as such.

Othe... See More  

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690383

1926 Chicago, Illinois Eucharastic Congress.....

Item #690383

June 18, 1926

NEW YORK TIMES, June 18, 1926



* International Eucharistic Congress

* Cardinal George Mundelein




The top of the front page has a one column heading: "CHEERING THOUSANDS WELCOME CARDINALS IN CHICAGO STREETS" with subheads. (see) Coverage continues on page 11 with 2 related photos.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 42 pages, a little irregular along the s... See More  

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690367

King Tutankhamen's sarcophagus opened...

Item #690367

February 15, 1924

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 15, 1924



* King Tutankhamen sarcophagus opened

* Luxor Egypt - gold-cased mummy realized



The front page has a one column heading: "FEARS GREAT LOSS OF TOMB TREASURES" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the actual opening of the famed sarcophagus. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.

Other news, sports ... See More  

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690356

Where Kennedy spent the morning of his death...

Item #690356

November 22, 1963

FORT WORTH STAR-TELEGRAM--EXTRA, Texas, Nov. 22, 1963 



* From the city where he visited on this day



This is the city where Kennedy was not only the day before, but where he gave a breakfast speech the morning of Nov. 22 before traveling to Dallas. A very rare issue as such and seldom found.

The banner headline announces: "KENNEDY DEAD; Connally Also Hit" with related reports ... See More  

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690355

Early from Birmingham, England...

Item #690355
ARIS'S BIRMINGHAM GAZETTE OR THE GENERAL CORRESPONDENT, England, March 7, 1743 



* Uncommon publication

* 18th century original




It is rare to find British newspapers outside of London with such an early date. This is a nice newspaper with much news of the day both from England and the rest of Europe. The bottom of the front page has full red-inked tax stamp. The first letter in the ... See More  

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690338

Review & premiere of "The Big Lebowski", in a Los Angeles newspaper...

Item #690338

March 06, 1998

LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 6, 1998



* Best "The Big Lebowski" film advertisement

* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review

* Crime comedy - Jeff Bridges "The Dude"




A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Big Lebowski" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - t... See More  

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690326

A shot across the bow of Uncle Tom's Cabin... President Fillmore's S.O.U. Address...

Item #690326

December 09, 1852

NEW YORK OBSERVER, December 9, 1852



* re: Uncle Tom's Cabin

* Among the earliest of literary responses (same year)

* State of the Union Address - President Millard Fillmore




Pages 6 and 7 have the entire text of President Millard Fillmore's State of the Union Address, signed in block type, MILLARD FILLMORE. The text, in part, includes: "Besides affording to our own citizens a d... See More  

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690325

The 13th Amendment becomes the law of the land...

Item #690325

December 07, 1865

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 7, 1865 



* End of Slavery in America

* 13th Amendment becomes law

* Official announcement




The top of page 7 has first column heads announcing the very historic report that the 13th Amendment, which ended slavery in the United States, became the law of the land when the required number of states ratified the amendment on December 6.

The heads include: "THE ... See More  

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690310

Gertrude Ederle becomes 1st woman to swim across the English Channel...

Item #690310

August 06, 1926

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, August 6 & 7, 1926 (two issue set)



* Gertrude Ederle... Queen of the Waves

* becomes 1st woman to swim across the English Channel




The key issue is the August 7th issue, which has the headline: "GERTRUDE EDERLE SWIMS THE CHANNEL IN RECORD TIME,' with subhead, "19-Year-Old New York Girl As Aquatic Wonder - First of Her Sex to Accomplish the Feat ... See More  

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690308

First of this title we have offered...

Item #690308

March 07, 1901

THE FARMINGTON HUSTLER, New Mexico, March 7, 1901 



* Rare territorial issue

* San Juan County




A quite scarce title, in fact the first we have discovered. This lasted but two years before merging with the Times to become the "Farmington Times-Hustler". "Union List Of Serials" notes that no institution in the country has any issues from this year. 

Farmington is... See More  

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690301

1861 Davenport, Iowa... Battle of Bolivar Heights....

Item #690301

October 19, 1861

DAVENPORT DAILY GAZETTE, Iowa, October 19, 1861



* Rare publication from the Civil War

* Battle of Bolivar Heights - West Virginia




This rare title from the Midwestern United States has some Civil War reporting and several interesting advertisements of the day.

This issue measures 25 x 18 inches, not fragile as newsprint from this era was made of cotton and linen rags, allowing them to remai... See More  

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690266

1st airplane flight around the World...

Item #690266

July 03, 1931

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 3, 1931



* Wiley Post and Harold Gatty prevail

* 1st airplane flight around the World

* Hero's welcome in New York City




The top of the front page has a three column headline: "POST AND GATTY GET STIRRING WELCOME; CROWDS CHEER WORLD FLIERS IN PARADE; WALKER DECORATES THEM AT CITY HALL" with subheads and related photo. More inside with a full page pictor... See More  

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690230

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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690200

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.

... See More  

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690189

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  

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690180

Airplane Altitude Record in 1911....

Item #690180

August 19, 1911

THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, August 19, 1911

 

* Oscar Brindley 

* Airplane altitude record broken




The front page has a two-column, two-line headline on the front page: "SOARING 11,726 FEET HIGH, BRINDLEY BREAKS RECORD" with subheads that include: "Parmalee Follows Brindley in Air, Reaching the Altitude of 10, 837 Feet" and more. More related headl
... See More  

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690169

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  

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690156

Nice newspaper from Washington's administration...

Item #690156

October 15, 1796

THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Oct. 15, 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. A fine opportunity for an early newspaper at a low price.

Four pages, very nice condition.... See More  

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$37.00
690152

Christy Mathewson's 300th victory...

Item #690152

June 14, 1912

THE SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts,  June 14, 1912  This 20 page newspaper has a small one column heading on page 12: "Giants Take Last From Cubs" with box scores.



  Althoughnot mentioned here, this was actually Christy Mathewson's 300th career victory.



Other news of the day. Usual browning with minor margin wear, otherwise good. Should be han... See More  

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690140

Santa Barbara...

Item #690140

July 20, 1875

THE DAILY NEWS, Santa Barbara, California, July 20, 1875 



* Rare Old West publication



Uncommon from this famous town, and a volume 1 issue. Various news & ads of the day, four pages, great condition. "#88" inked in the upper corner.

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690136

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  

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690133

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  

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690132

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  

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690131

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1684...

Item #690131

May 01, 1684

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, May 1, 1684



* 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, measuring... See More  

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$37.00
690128

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  

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690122

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  

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$57.00
690111

On the impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson...

Item #690111

March 03, 1868

NEW YORK TIMES, March 3, 1868  



* President Andrew Johnson

* Reconstruction era impeachment trial




The entire front page & much of the back page are taken up with proceedings on President Andrew Johnson's impeachment trial, with first column heads: "IMPEACHMENT" "Rules for the Trial of the President Adopted in the Senate" "The Impeachment Articles Agreed... See More  

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690109

From Nashville...

Item #690109

April 12, 1879

THE DAILY AMERICAN, Nashville, Tennessee, April 12, 1879



* Early Southeastern United States publication



We seldom find newspapers from Nashville, but here is one. A large folio size newspaper of 4 pages with various news & ads of the day. A bit irregular at the spine margin, good condition. The folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.... See More  

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$29.00
690074

Establishment of Labor Day...

Item #690074

June 29, 1894

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 29, 1894



* Grover Cleveland Establishes Labor Day

* National Holiday




The middle of the front page has the heading: "LABOR DAY A NATIONAL HOLIDAY" and "President Cleveland Signs the Bill - Samuel Gompers to Have the Pen".

Complete in 12 pages. This issue is fragile and has margin tears on the top, bottom and right margins. The masthead has some d... See More  

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690004

The "Digger" Indians of California...

Item #690004

May 02, 1857

BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, May 2, 1857  The front page features a print of: "Digger Indians of California Burning Their Dead" with an article on this.

Other prints include: "The Pawnbroker" "Indians Attacking a Yankee Schooner on the Northwest Coast" "Battle of Oriskany, State of New York" "Battle of King's Mountain, State of North Caroli... See More  

Item from Catalog 339 (released for February, 2024)

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689992

Fulton Market and Brighton Market...

Item #689992

June 28, 1856

BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, June 28, 1856  The front page  has a print: "Scene in Fulton Market, New York City" with an article. A great, tipped-in doublepage centerfold: "Representation of Brighton Market, Near Boston, On Market Day".

Sixteen pages, scattered foxing, good condition.

Item from Catalog 340 (released for March, 2024)

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$38.00
689948

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  

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689943

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  

Item from Catalog 339 (released for February, 2024)

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689939

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  

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$67.00
689929

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  

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$27.00
689830

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1685...

Item #689830

October 15, 1685

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 15, 1685



* 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, measuring 6 1/2 b... See More  

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$39.00
689827

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  

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$44.00
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