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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
... See More
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
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
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
* 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
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
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
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
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.
Trans-Jordan seeks peace following the U.S.' formal recognition of the State of Israel...
Item #690136
February 02, 1949
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 2, 1949
* De Jure recognition of Israel
Although the state of Israel was formally created in May, 1948, the United States and Trans-Jordan (current-day Jordan) did not formalize their recognition until much later.
On January 31st, 1849 the U.S. did so, and although Jordan did not formally do so until 1994, this issue reports that on the day following Israel's... See More
From Nazi Germany...
Item #690133
March 07, 1940
BERLINER ILLUSETRIRTE ZEITUNG (Berlin Illustrated Newspaper), Germany, March 7, 1940 This was the "Life" magazine of Germany from during the Nazi era and the beginning months of World War II. Hitler had invaded Poland just 7 months prior.
The issue has some war-related photos. The issue is focused on Nazi propaganda.
Tabloid-size, complete in about 40 pages, nice condition.... See More
From 1940 Nazi Germany...
Item #690132
March 21, 1940
BERLINER ILLUSETRIRTE ZEITUNG (Berlin Illustrated Newspaper), Germany, March 21, 1940 This was the "Life" magazine of Germany from during the Nazi era and the beginning months of World War II. Hitler had invaded Poland just 7 months prior.
The issue begins & ends with with war-related photos, one including Herman Goring. The issue is focused on Nazi propaganda.
Tabloid-size, ... See More
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
Review & premiere of "Sleepless in Seattle", in a L.A. newspaper...
Item #690128
June 25, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 25, 1993
* Best "Sleepless in Seattle" movie advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere review
* Romantic comedy-drama film
* Tom Hanks & Meg Ryan
* Also "Dennis the Menace" opening & more
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Sleepless in Seattle" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the... See More
1980 Olivia Newyon-John TV special...
Item #690122
March 22, 1996
LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 22, 1996
* Hollywood Nights TV special
* Olivia Newton-John & more
* Best publication to be had
The bottom of page 6 of section VI has a 6 x 3 1/2 advertisement of the Olivia Newton-John's TV special: "Hollywood Nights" on the same day the special aired. A extremely rare issue as it would not have been saved since it contains no historically signi... See More
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
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
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
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
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.
Borneo invaded... Rita Hayworth...
Item #689948
June 12, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, Paris Edition, June 12, 1945 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
The front page reports: "Allies Invade Borneo And Nearby Labuan; Resistance Is Slight" "Yanks Repulse Two Okinawa Counter-Blows" "Japan Bombed 5th Day in Row" "At Least 500,000 Men ... See More
B29s pound Osaka... Audie Murphy...
Item #689943
June 16, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, June 16, 1945 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
The front page reports: "520 B29s Hammer Osaka" "Plan to Raze Japan Told By Arnold" and more, plus an article: "Hero Groggy After Day at Home & Learning About Rationing" which is about Lt. Audie Mu... See More
Premiere of "It's My Party", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #689939
March 22, 1996
LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 22, 1996
* Best "It's My Party" film advertisement
* Grand Opening day movie premiere
* Olivia Newton-John - American drama
An issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "It's My Party" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's p... See More
Battle to the finish...
Item #689929
February 10, 1944
STARS & STRIPES, Feb. 10, 1944 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
The front page reports: "Red Threaten 15 More Nazi Divisions" "Krivoi Ron Is Ringed On 3 Sides; Escape Line West Imperiled" "Calais Targets Hits by Mediums For 37th Day" "Nimitz Calls China Bases ... See More
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
Actor Spencer Charters suicide death...
Item #689827
January 26, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 26, 1943
* Spencer Charters suicide death
* American film - movie actor
The top of page 14 has a one column heading: "S. Charters, Actor, Dies In Hollywood" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the suicide death of actor Spencer Charters.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much on World War II. Complete in 38 pages, rag ... See More
Bill Russell, 1st black coach in the NBA... Boston Celtics...
Item #689807
April 19, 1966
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, April 19, 1966
* Bill Russell - Boston Celtics
* Becomes 1st black coach in the NBA
The sport's section (page 8) has a three column heading: "'Pleased, Proud, Happy' Russell Leads Celtics In Second Playoff Tilt" First report coverage on Bill Russell being named the new coach of the Boston Celtics. Nice to have from a town close to Bos... See More
Babe Ruth Gets Hurt...
Item #689805
July 19, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 19, 1932
* Babe Ruth hurts leg
* New York Yankees
* MLB baseball
The sport's section (page 22) has a four column headline: "Ruth Sustains Injury to Leg as Yankees Win" with subheads and photo of Ruth. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication, especially in a Babe Ruth report.
Other news,
Paul Bern suicide in 1932 (former husband of Jean Harlow)...
Item #689802
September 06, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 6, 1932
* Director Paul Bern suicide death
* Former husband of actress Jean Harlow
The front page has one column headings that include: "PAUL BERN A SUICIDE; WED JEAN HARLOW" "Movie Executive Shoots Himself in Hollywood Home He Gave to Film Star" "Martial Rift Is Denied" and more. (see) First report coverage on the suicide of Paul ... See More
Astrid of Sweden killed in car accident....
Item #689782
August 30, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 30, 1935
* Astrid Sofia Lovisa Thyra of Sweden
* Queen consort of ther Belgians killed
* King Leopold III of Belgium wife
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "YOUNG QUEEN ASTRID KILLED AS KING'S CAR HITS A TREE; LEOPOLD SLIGHTLY INJURED" with many subheads. (see) lengthy text continues on page with pictorial. Always nice to have n... See More
Early Dallas, Texas, newspaper...
Item #689781
April 11, 1875
THE DALLAS DAILY HERALD, Texas, April 11, 1875
* Rare title from the Southwest
* Many advertisements
The front page includes: "Armed Bands of Mexicans Still Depredating on the Rio Grande Frontier". Wealth of news of the day and a great wealth of advertising as well.
Four pages, irregular at the spine, and ink spot on the back leaf, bit close-trimmed at the bottom of page 3,... See More
First day of Battle... Nazis vs. Russia...
Item #689768
June 24, 1941
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 24, 1941
* Germany vs. Russia - 1st Day
* World War II, WWII
The front page has a nice banner headline: "NAZIS TAKE 3 POLISH CITIES" with subheads and related illustration. (see) Nice for display. A few related photos and maps on the bacjk page.
Complete with 32 pages, light toning a few archival mends at the margins, small binding holes along the spin... See More
2008 financial crisis...
Lehman Brothers files for bankruptcy...
Item #689760
September 16, 2008
LOS ANGELES TIMES, September 16, 2008
* Lehman Brothers files for bankruptcy
* Financial crisis of 2007-2008
* Wall Street is in a panic
The front page has: "Wall Street braces for more,' with subhead: "Worries over Lehman's fallout and AIG's fate pervade market." Another article has, "How BofA became industry behemoth," speaking of Bank of America. Con... See More
Ivan Pavlov death... Russian physiologist...
Item #689757
February 27, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 27, 1936
* Ivan Pavlov death (1st report)
* Russian physiologist
* Nobel Prize winner
The top of page 19 has a one column heading: "IVAN PAVLOV DEAD; PHYSIOLOGIST, 86" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Ivan Pavlov, Russian physiologist known for his work is classical conditioning.
Other news, sports and advertisemen... See More
Ulysses S. Grant's state-of-the-union address...
Item #689739
December 08, 1874
NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Dec. 8, 1874
* President Ulysses S. Grant
* State of the Union Address
Half of the front page and nearly half of page 5 are taken up with: "The President's Message - A Review of the Year" with various subheads.
This was President Grant's annual state-of-the-union address, a tradition which began with Washington & continues to this day. It... See More
Woodhull & Claflin open the first women's brokerage firm on Wall Street...
Item #689692
February 14, 1870
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 14, 1870
* "Woodhull, Claflin & Co." advertisement
* First Women's Wall Street brokerage
The financial page has an intriguing, somewhat inconspicuous advertisement of a very notable--yet widely unknown--Wall Street "first".
The advertisement is for the very first women's brokerage firm to open on male-dominated Wall Street. It is ... See More
Samuel Tilden elected... False report...
Item #689664
November 08, 1876
THE DAILY BEE, Sacramento, Nov. 8, 1876
* President Rutherford B. Hayes
* Presidential election false victory reporting
Page two of this issue contains the column headline "THE NEXT PRESIDENT" and reports "If he shall live until that time Samuel J. Tilden will become President of these United States on the 5th day of March as appears by the election returns at hand as w... See More
The Haggadah details... Jewish Passover...
Item #689663
January 27, 1878
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 27, 1878 Background: In 1840, as a partial response to what is now called the Damascus Blood Libel (accusation against the Jews regarding their rituals/practices), the London Times printed a detailed description of the Passover Feast (Haggadah). This has become a highly sought after collectible.
Fast forward 38 years.
Page 8 of this issue has considerable details regar... See More
Fall of Richmond, the capital of the Confederacy...
Item #689661
April 04, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, April 4, 1865
* Fall of Richmond VA Virginia
* Civil War nearing the end
First column heads on the front page about the fall of Richmond: "GRANT" "Richmond Ours" "Weitzel Entered the Rebel Capital Yesterday Morning" "Many Guns Captured" "Our Troops Received with Enthusiasm" "The City On Fire" "Pe
... See More
* Fall of Richmond VA Virginia
* Civil War nearing the end
First column heads on the front page about the fall of Richmond: "GRANT" "Richmond Ours" "Weitzel Entered the Rebel Capital Yesterday Morning" "Many Guns Captured" "Our Troops Received with Enthusiasm" "The City On Fire" "Pe
The first Memorial Day... Death of Kit Carson...
Item #689658
May 30, 1868
NEW YORK TIMES, May 30, 1868 History tell us that the very first official Memorial Day was in 1868
* Very 1st Memorial Day
* Kit Carson death
In that year General John A. Logan established Decoration Day as a time for the nation to decorate the graves of the Union war dead with flowers. By the 20th century, various Union and Confederate memorial traditions, celebrated on different day... See More
Early from the wine country of California...
Item #689652
November 15, 1873
THE NAPA REGISTER, Napa City, California, Nov. 15, 1873
* Rare old West publication
* From the wine country
Although in the heart of the wine region, for which this city is famous today, its beginnings were centered more on the California Gold Rush of 1849. This city became a refuge for miners during the first severe winter of mining & later became an important center for lumber &... See More
America's first war...
Item #689643
August 16, 1675
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 16, 1675
* King Philip's War - Metacomet
* New England Colonists vs. Indians
* First war in America (historic)
The back page has a report concerning King Philip's War, an armed conflict between Native American inhabitants of present-day New England and English colonists.
The significance of what is known as "King Philip's War" ... See More
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