1928 Wineville Chicken Coop murders...
Item #693461
February 08, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 8, 1929
* Wineville Chicken Coop murders
* Christine and Walter Collins
* Gordon Stewart Northcott guilty (1st report)
* Hollywood movie 'Changeling'
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Northcott Convicted of Slaying Three Boys; His Last Dramatic Plea Fails to Move Jury" (see) Coverage on the Win... See More
Remains of executed Henry Wirz are reinterred, without the head...
Item #693454
February 25, 1869
THE PRESS, Philadelphia, Feb. 25, 1869 The front page has a report concerning the reinterment of the infamous Henry Wirz, the "demon" warden of Andersonville Prison Camp who was tried & convicted of war crimes and was hanged on Nov. 10, 1865. He was only two men tried, convicted, and executed for war crimes during the Civil War.
The front page report concerning his reinterment... See More
Early airplanes tests... Glenn Curtiss...
Item #693449
February 17, 1911
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Jan. 21, 1911
* Aviator pioneer Glenn Curtiss - aviation
* Early Naval Air Station Island flight tests
* Early biplanes for war ? - airplanes w/ photos
The top of page 3 has a four column heading: "CURTISS HOPES TO PROVE EFFICIENCY OF BIPLANE AS AEROSCOUT IN TIME OF WAR" with subheads and related pictorial. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in goo... See More
Millard Hotel fire disaster... Omaha...
Item #693444
February 10, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 10, 1933
* Millard Hotel fire - Omaha, Nebraska
* Firemen - firefighters disaster (1st report)
The top of page 23 has one column headings: "7 FIREMEN KILLED IN OMAHA BLAZE" "22 Are Injured in Fighting Flames Which Destroy the Historic Millard Hotel" and more. (see) First report coverage on the Millard Hotel fire in Omaha, Nebraska in which 8... See More
Reflecting upon the Battle of Quebec...
Item #693365
February 03, 1763
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 3, 1763 Page 2 has a "...letter from an Officer at Quebec to his Friend in Holland" which begins: "Among the many glorious actions performed by the British arms so justly celebrated, I think one of the most considerable has been least mentioned, I mean the gallant behavior of the army at Quebec..." with the balance of the article refle... See More
Jewish Holocaust... public reality... Nazi atrocities...
Item #693331
February 14, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 14, 1943
* Jewish Holocaust coming to light
* Nazi-occupied Warsaw, Poland
* Mention of the Palmiry massacres
The top of page 37 has a one column heading: "TYRANNY OF NAZIS IN WARSAW SHOWN" with subheads. (see) See photos for coverage on the ongoing atrocities in Nazi-occupied Poland where extermination of the Jewish population was most prevalent. Ra... See More
John Galsworthy death...
Item #693329
February 01, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 1, 1933
* John Galsworthy death (1st report)
* English novelist and playwright
* Nobel Prize in Literature winner
The top of page 17 has a one column heading: "GALSWORTHY DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS" with subheads and photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 38 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More
Assassination Attempt On FDR In 1933...
Item #693287
February 16, 1933
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, February 16, 1933
* Franklin D. Roosevelt assassination attempt
The front page has a great banner headline: "MANIAC FIRES ON ROOSEVELT; CERMAK SHOT; WOUND GRAVE" with subheads. (see) More on page 2. Also a full page pictorial on the bkpg.
Complete with 26 pages, rag edition in very nice condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.
... See More
Hillside Strangler murders in Los Angeles...
Item #693249
February 20, 1978
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 20, 1978
* Hillside Strangler serial killings
* Best title to be had ? (rare as such)
* Last victim - Cindy Lee Hudspeth
The front page has a one column heading: "Police Discount Stangler Clue" Coverage continues on page 26. Great to have in this L.A. publication. I suspect this to be a rare item because their was really no reason to save it at the time.
... See More
How to decide disputed elections of President & Vice President...
Item #693159
February 19, 1800
AURORA GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Feb. 19, 1800 Page 2 has a very notable document headed: "A BILL Prescribing the Mode of Deciding Disputed Elections of President and Vice President of the United States", containing all 14 Sections and taking over two columns.
Four pages, several archival mends to tears near margins with some minor loss but no effect to the mentioned Bill.
Confederate reports from Charleston...
Item #693154
February 27, 1863
CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, South Carolina, Feb. 27, 1863
* From the origin of the Civil War
This was one of just a few newspapers which printed: "Confederate States Of America" in the masthead.
Among the small heads on the front page are: "Yankee Iron-Clad Gunboat Indianola Captured--The Capture Made with Confederate Steamers Queen of the West & Webb--Her Officers &a... See More
Potential extermination of Native Americans...
Item #693094
February 11, 1840
THE DAILY REGISTER, New Bedford, Massachusetts, Feb. 11, 1840 Page 2 begins with a half-column article concerning: "Indian Affairs" which reports on the state of the Native Americans at that time. One bit notes: "...that some system should be established for the preservation of the Indian. The rapid advancement of white settlements threatened his race with utter extermination.... See More
Death of "desperado" Frank James...
Item #693067
February 19, 1915
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 19, 1915
* Outlaw Frank James death
* Jesse James gang fame
Page 9 has one column headings: "Frank James Dies At 74", "Former Outlaw Was One of Last Survivors of Notorious Band" (see) First report coverage on the death of famous old West outlaw, Frank James, brother of Jesse James.
Complete in 18 pages, light toning, some wear at the m... See More
John Hart remains as colonial governor of Maryland.,,
Item #693059
February 08, 1715
THE POST BOY, London, England, Feb. 8, 1714-5 (1715 by today's calendar)
* John Hart (colonial administrator)
* Royal Governor of Maryland
* Nice masthead engravings
The top of page 3 has: "The 4th of this instant February, his Majesty was graciously pleased (upon an humble petition of the Hon. Benedict-Leonard Calvert, Esq; the next Protestant heir to the Proprietorship o... See More
Karl Malone announces retirement...
Item #693055
February 12, 2005
SPORT'S SECTION ONLY of the Los Angeles Times, Feb. 12, 2005
* Karl "The Mailman" Malone retirement announcement
* Utah Jazz power forward - NBA basketball superstar
The top of the front page of this section has a one column heading: "Malone Makes a Final Call" with subheads and small photo. Coverage continues on page 5 with two more photos and a list of his accompl... See More
Death of playwright Arthur Miller...
Item #693054
February 12, 2005
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 12, 2005
* Broadway icon Arthur Miller death
* American playwright & screenwriter
* Bombshell Marilyn Monroe's husband
* "Death of a Salesman" play fame
The top of the front page has a color photo with heading: "Arthur Miller / 1905-2005" Also a heading: "Playwright's Classic Dramas Dominated the U.S. Stage" First report co... See More
Death of Coretta Scott King... MLK wife...
Item #692936
February 01, 2006
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 1, 2006
* Coretta Scott King death
* Martin Luther King's wife
* Civil Right activist
* African American equality
The front page has a two column heading: "She Built a Legacy by Preserving One" with subhead and photo. (see) Much more on pages 10 & 11 with 5 more related photos.
Complete with all section (90+ pages, great condition.
... See More
1926 Death of noted baseball star Eddie Plank...
Item #692921
February 25, 1926
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Mass., Feb. 25, 1926
* Eddie Plank "Gettysburg Eddie" death
* Hall of Fame pitcher - Philadelphia Athletics
The sport's section (page 15) has a two column heading: "Eddie Plank Is Dead After Brief Illness" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 20 pages, light toning and some wear at the margins, generally good.... See More
Men to set the boundary line between New York & New Jersey...
Item #692870
February 17, 1770
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 17, 1770 The back page has an: "Extract of a Letter From New York" concerning several men chosen as commissioners: "...for settling the boundary line between the Colonies of New York and New Jersey, met at Hartford..." with a bit more.
Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 1/4 inches, very nice condition.
1880 Leadville, Colorado booming...
Item #692860
February 15, 1880
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, Feb. 15, 1880
* Leadville, Colorado on the rise
* Silver mining boomtown
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. Page 2 has an article headed: "Growth Of Leadville" "An Old Mining Camp and a New City" and more. (see) Text takes up just over a full column.
This issue is not fragile as newsprint bac... See More
Floyd Collins becomes trapped in Mammoth Cave....
Item #692819
February 18, 1925
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 18, 1925
* Floyd Collins rescue attempt abandoned
* Sand Cave, Mammoth Cave, Kentucky
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "COLLINS LEFT BURIED IN HIS CAVERN TOMB; SIMPLE SERVICE HELD" with subheads. (see) Coverage on cave explorer, Floyd Collins, being trapped in a narrow crawl way within the Sand Cave at the Mammoth Cave system i... See More
Roentgen's x-ray discovery... Early bicycle...
Item #692802
February 08, 1896
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, February 8, 1896
* Discovery of the X-ray
* Wilhelm Roentgen
The second page of this issue contains "Prof. Roentgen's Discovery" (Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen) which is of the further reporting of his discover of the x-ray. The frontpage of this issue contains "New Harlem River Bridge and Park Avenue Improvement, New York City" whi... See More
Douglas D-558-1 Skystreak unveiled...
Item #692774
February 06, 1947
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 6, 1947
* Douglas D-558-1 Skystreak airplane unveiling
* United States Navy turbojet research aircraft
The top of page 13 has a three column photo with heading: "The New Trans-Sonic Plane Is Displayed By The Navy" and a two column heading: "First Jet Plane to Test Trans-Sonic Speeds Is Unveiled by Navy and Douglas Company" (see)
Complete with 48... See More
Preparing for the Dog Show - 1941 displayable cover...
Item #692685
February 08, 1941
LIBERTY magazine, New York, Feb. 8, 1941 The color cover has a full color illustration of a young boy giving his dog a bath in preparation for an upcoming Dog Show.
Also present are several color ads for products of the day. See images for details.
Among the various articles are: "Through Hell on Wings - The Diary of a R.A.F. Pilot" and "What Jesus Mean To Me" by M... See More
Displayable Abraham Lincoln cover... Debt and Democracy...
Item #692684
February 15, 1941
LIBERTY magazine, New York, February 15, 1941 The color cover of this issue has a full color illustration of Abraham Lincoln with the American Flag as his background. Page 4 has a timely article: "Overwhelming Indebtedness Can Destroy Democracy". Also present are several color product advertisements.
Complete in 58 pages, disbound with a bit of roughness at the left spine, 8 1/2 by... See More
"Royal Oak Sniper" caught in 1957...
Item #692676
February 09, 1957
THE DETROIT NEWS, Feb. 9, 1957
* Gary Addison Taylor arrested
* The Phantom Sniper of Royal Oak
The top of page 3 has a three column heading: "More Sniper Evidence Sought to Seal Case" Probably only reported in Detroit area publications. Rare as such.
Complete with 22 pages, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding holes along the spine, light toning and a little we... See More
Kristi Yamaguchi wins Olympic gold...
Item #692668
February 22, 1992
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 22, 1992
* Kristi Yamaguchi wins gold medal
* Winter Olympics figure skating
* 1st Asian American to win
The top of the front page has as four column photo with heading: "She's Good as Gold"
The front page of the sport's section has a heading: "Yamaguchi Is Good Enough for the Gold" with photo. First report coverage continues inside wit... See More
Item #692601
February 22, 1790
THE DIARY, OR WOODFALL'S REGISTER, London, Feb. 22, 1790
* Uncommon publication
* 18th century original
Various news reports from Europe. Over half of the back page is taken up with a detailed account of: "Observations on the Trial of a Planter For Slave Murder".
The front page has a detailed ad for chimney sweeps headed: "Sweeping of Chimneys". A full ... See More
Lengthy ad for chimney sweeps...
Item #692599
February 19, 1790
THE DIARY, OR WOODFALL'S REGISTER, London, Feb. 19, 1790 Various news reports from Europe. The front page has an interesting ad for chimney sweeps, headed: "Sweeping of Chimneys" which is quite detailed.
The front page has a full red tax stamp.
Four pages, nice condition.
Female aviation-themed color cover... Aiken, South Carolina (equestrian)...
Item #692541
February 23, 1929
LIBERTY magazine, New York, February 23, 1929 The color cover of this issue has an illustration of young pilots with the caption: "Give Her the Air!", with a related article on page 56. An inside article has: "Apes and Atheism in Arkansas", with another being: "King Horse Still Reigns at Aiken", regarding the equestrian beginnings in Aiken, Soth Carolina, prior t... 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.
Michael Jackson featured on the front page...
Item #692529
February 28, 1984
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, February 28, 1984
* Mid 1980's Michael Jackson - "Thriller" era
If there was a pop star near the top of his career in the 1980's Michael Jackson would have to be considered. The front page features a colorful print of him under the heading: "WHO ELSE? The 10th Annual Pazz & Jop Critics' Poll"... See More
Franch meddling in American affairs...
Item #692528
February 10, 1796
LLOYD'S EVENING POST, London, Feb. 10, 1796 The back page has most of a column headed: "America" with bits including: "...French Ambassador Fanchet...had been very instrumental in fomenting the late rebellion in the Western States against the government, and that he had endeavoured to raise a party to overthrow the government of United States. In this plot were involved Se... 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
Coca Cola receives its patent...
Item #692487
February 11, 1893
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Feb. 11, 1893
* Coca Cola gets it's trademark
* Establishment of Coke (historic)
See the photo for the historic--yet inconspicuous--listing of Coca Cola receiving its trade mark, the very first in the list of many in this issue.
The listing reads: "Beverages, nutrient or tonic, Coca Cola Company....22,406" the number being the patent numbe... See More
'Black Sox' players are fighting to be exonerated...
Item #692470
February 14, 1921
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, Feb. 14, 1921 Page 5 has a column headed: "Players Will Fight" "Indicted Members of the American League Ask for a Bill of Particulars".
This concerns the infamous Black Sox scandal of the 1919 Major League Baseball World Series.
The article begins: "Attorneys representing Chicago American league baseball players, indicted... 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.
1934 Sapulpa, Oklahoma shootout...
Item #692310
February 04, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 4, 1934
* The Big Sapulpa Shootout of 1934 - Oklahoma
* Outlaw Aussie Elliott gunfight vs. police
The front page has a one column heading: "FOUR DIE IN BATTLE IN RAID ON BANDITS" with subheads. (see)
Complete 1st section only with all 34 pages, rag edition in great condition.
wikipedia notes: Despite the extensive manhunt by authorities, Elliott refus... See More
Battle of Mill Spring... Nice foldout Civil War map...
Item #692097
February 08, 1862
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Feb. 8, 1862
* Battle of Mill Springs - Kentucky
* General Felix Zollicoffer killed
The front page shows: "The War In Kentucky--Battle of Mill Spring--Conveying the Dead Body of the Rebel General Zollicoffer...". The doublepage centerfold is a dramatic print of: "Battle of Mill Spring...Near Jamestown...".
Other prints within in... 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
Battle of Kasserine Pass... Tunisia Campaign...
Item #692090
February 25, 1943
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, February 25, 1943
* Battle of Kasserine Pass - Tunisia Campaign - Africa
* 1st major battle between American & German forces
The front page has a nice banner headline: "HOW WE BEAT ROMMEL" with lead-in: "What Did It?---The Courage Of American Boys" and subheads. (see) Nice for display. First report coverage on the Battle of Kasserine Pass duri... See More
Charles Lindbergh's air mail flight... Panama...
Item #691841
February 07, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, February 7, 1929
* Aviator Charles Lindbergh
* Air mail flight to Panama
The front page has a five column heading: "Lindbergh Flies Mail to Panama" with subheads. related map on page 2. (see) First report coverage on the end of Charles Lindbergh's historic 1st air mail flight to Panama .
Complete 1st section only with 16 pages, rag edition in great cond... See More
Charles Lindbergh's air mail flight... Panama...
Item #691814
February 07, 1929
QUINCY EVENING NEWS, Mass., February 7, 1929
* Aviator Charles Lindbergh
* Air mail flight to Panama
The front page has a one column heading: "Lindy On Last Leg of Flight To Canal Zone" (see) Coverage on the end of Charles Lindbergh's historic 1st air mail flight to Panama .
Complete with 16 pages, light toning, some small binding slits along the spine, generally nice.... See More
A proposed bill meant to "crush out" polygamy in the Utah Territory...
Item #691795
February 28, 1874
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 28, 1874
* Mormonism - polygamy ? - Mormons
The front page begins with a half-column article: "Execution of The Laws In Utah - A Bill Reported from the Committee on Territories--Severe Provisions Against the 'Peculiar Institution' ".
One bit near the beginning mentions: "...There would seem to be little more needed than this bill to crush o... See More
Battle of Fort Donelson...
Item #691792
February 19, 1862
THE WORLD, New York, Feb. 19, 1862
* Battle of Fort Donelson victory
* Cumberland River - Tennessee
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE GREAT BATTLE" "The Capture of Fort Donelson" "Details of The Fight" "Gallant Conduct of the Illinois Regiments" "Desperate Fighting on Both Sides" "How the Fort Was Taken&... See More
A victory for women... Indian troubles...
Item #691741
February 20, 1874
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 20, 1874 The front page has: "A Victory For Women - The Supreme Court of Massachusetts Declare Them Eligible For Election to the School Board" with much detail.
Page 3 has: "The Indians - Recapitulation Of Recent Reported Outrages" noting near the beginning: "...that there will be a severe struggle between the Indians and the soldiers...a ... See More
Charles Dickens... Autopsy of the Siamese Twins... Pueblo Indians are citizens...
Item #691740
February 20, 1874
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 20, 1874
* Chang and Eng Bunker
* Official autopsy report
The front page has: "New Mexico - Pueblo Indians Declared to Be Citizens--Outlaws In Lincoln County".
The Lincoln County War would take more prominence in a few years, with Billy the Kid being one involved. Following this is; "The Subjection of Women--They Refuse to Pay Taxes" because w... See More
Hang those who sell whisky to Indians...
Item #691739
February 05, 1874
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 5, 1874
* General William S. Harney
* American Indian Wars
The top of page 5 has an article: "WASHINGTON NOTES" "Gen. Harney On Indians - He Suggests Hanging Or Shooting Sellers of Whisky to Savages--Army Officers More Efficient in Managing Them".
Eight pages, light toning at the margins, four binding holes near the spine affect unrelated text, nic... See More
Early airplane photography...
Item #691731
February 20, 1912
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Feb. 20, 1912
* Frank Trenholm Coffyn
* Early aviation pioneer
* Airplane flight under Brooklyn Bridge
The front page has a three column pictorial with heading: "'Loop The Bridge' Is Popular Sport With Aviator Frank Coffyn" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to fi... See More
In honor of Lincoln's first birthday since his assassination...
Item #691626
February 13, 1866
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 13, 1866
* President Abraham Lincoln
* 1st birthday since assassination
* George Bancroft memorial oration
The top of the front page has column heads: "LINCOLN" "The Martyr President" "Oration By George Bancroft" "The Flags on the Public Buildings at Half Mast" and more, with very lengthy text. This was in honor of the firs... See More
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