Douglas MacArthur & Chester W. Nimitz promoted...
Item #657206
April 6, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 6, 1945
* Douglas MacArthur & Chester W. Nimitz
* Made top commanders in Pacific Theater
* World War II vs. Japanese
The front page has a nice banner headline: "M'ARTHUR HEADS U. S. ARMY IN PACIFIC" with subhead: "MacArthur and Nimitz Get Team Job to Deal Knockout" and photos. (see) Nice for display.
Other news, sports and advertisemen... See More
Death of Robert Shaw in a L.A. paper...
Item #657071
August 29, 1978
LOS ANGELES TIMES, August 29, 1978
* Robert Shaw death (1st report)
* British actor - playwright
* Jaws movie fame - Quint
The top of page 5 has a three column heading: "Robert Shaw, 51, Hunter of 'Jaws,' Dies" with photo. (see) Nice to have this death report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
Complete 1st section only with all 20 pages, nice ... See More
Premiere of "The Terminator", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #657012
October 26, 1984
LOS ANGELES TIMES, October 26, 1984
* Best "The Terminator" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Arnold Schwarzenegger - science-fiction
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Terminator" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area... See More
Two of the best Kennedy assassination issues to be had...
Item #656921
November 23, 1963
Here is a terrific pair of issues on the assassination of John F. Kennedy from the city where it happened. Both issues are THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS from Texas.
Note: While we do offer each of these issues as stand-alone items, purchasing them as a set will enable you to take advantage of a discounted price.
You get the November 23, 1963 edition which is a quite rare & extremely desirable ne... See More
End of the Massachusetts 54th Regiment...
Item #656896
July 21, 1865
THE LIBERATOR, Boston, July 21, 1865
* Rare anti-slavery title by William Lloyd Garrison
* End of 54th Massachusetts Infantry regiment
* African American - colored troops
This is the famous anti-slavery newspaper by famed abolitionist publisher William Lloyd Garrison. The masthead features two engravings, one of a slave auction and the other showing slaves being emancipated (see).
T... See More
Mary Pickford & Douglas Fairbanks divorce...
Item #656854
December 10, 1933
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, December 10, 1933
* Mary Pickford files for divorce
* Actor Douglas Fairbanks
* Nice headline for display
The top of the front page has a great banner headline: "DOUG SUED BY MARY PICKFORD" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Four related photos are on the back page. First report coverage on Actress Mary Pickford filing for divorce from actor Douglas Fai... See More
Clark Gable & Carole Lombard marry in 1939....
Item #656768
March 30, 1939
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 30, 1939
* Actor Clark Gable
* Actress Carole Lombard
* Marriage - wedding
The front page has a one column heading: "Gable Marries Miss Lombard in Elopement" Related photo is on the back page. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete with all 42 pages, this is the "rag edition... See More
Elzie Crisler E. C. Segar death....
Item #656695
October 14, 1938
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 14, 1938
* Elzie Crisler E. C. Segar death
* Popeye the Sailor Man creator
* Thimble Theatre comic strip
Page 16 has a one column heading: "E. C. Segar, Who Created 'Popeye, The Sailor,' Dies" First report coverage on the death of E. C. Segar, American cartoonist best known as the creator of Popeye the Sailor Man.
Complete with all 40 pages... See More
Actress Evelyn Hoey murder or suicide ?...
Item #656370
September 13, 1935
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 13, 1935
* Evelyn Hoey murder or suicide ?
* Broadway actress
The front page has a great banner headline: "JAIL TWO IN ACTRESS' DEATH" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Five related photos on the back page. First report coverage on the death of actress and singer Evelyn Hoey.
Complete with all 40 pages, this is the "rag edition"... See More
Theatrical special effects... Indian motorcycle...
Item #656335
April 26, 1913
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 26, 1913 The full ftpg. shows: "A Fireless Fire on the State - 16 Men & Elaborate Devices are Required to Produce the Effect". More inside with article: "The Elements on the Stage - Thunder Lightning, Wind, Rain and Fire" with 5 additional prints on how those effects are produced.
Near the back is a nice, illustrated advertisement... See More
Germany boycotts Jewish businesses: prelude to the Holocaust...
Item #656299
March 29, 1933
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 29, 1933
* Jewish holocaust begins
* Boycott order has been made (1st report)
* Nazi Germany - Third Reich
The front page bold, banner headline announces: "JEWS FACE DRASTIC BOYCOTT" with one column heads: "Nazi Troopers To Picket Their Stores April 1" and "No Violence, Leaders Warn Hiterites".
As noted in the National Holoc... See More
Six issues of World War II in a military newspaper...
Item #656257
July 13, 1945
THE STARS & STRIPES, the "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead. This is a nice collection of six complete issues from the closing months of the war, each with a front page reports on the war with Japan, most with war-related photo as well, dated July 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 26, 1945. See photos for the headlines & ... See More
The original Brown Derby restaurant closes...
Item #656249
September 22, 1980
LOS ANGELES TIMES, September 22, 1980
* The original Brown Derby restaurant closes
* Wilshire Boulevard location
* Constructed in the shape of a brown derby
After decades of being known as one of the key hang-outs for Hollywood's elite, the original Brown Derby closes. This issue provides content related to both the closing and the temporary delay in demolition resulting from "mim... See More
From Salem, Oregon during the Civil War...
Item #656231
March 27, 1864
THE OREGON STATESMAN, Salem, April 25, 1864
* Rare title from the Old West
* American Civil War era
Rare to find Civil War era newspapers from Oregon. Various news of the day with Civil War reports.
Some of the articles include: "A Scene in the Salt Lake Theatre" "Something for Loyal Democrats---The Last Letter from Stephen A. Douglas" which is signed by him in ty... See More
Paul Bern suicide in 1932... Jean Harlow...
Item #656210
September 6, 1932
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 6, 1932
* Director Paul Bern suicide death (1st report)
* Actress Jean Harlow
The front page has a great banner headline: "JEAN HARLOW WIDOW BY SHOT" with subhead. (see) Nice for display. Related photo is on the back page. First report coverage on the suicide of Paul Bern, husband of famous movie actress, Jean Harlow.
Complete with all 28 pages, t... See More
George Burns arrested in 1938....
Item #656204
December 13, 1938
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, December 13, 1938
* Actor George Burns
* Gem - jewelry smuggling
* Arrest - pleads guilty
The front page has a great banner headline: "ACTOR'S JEWEL FRAUD TOLD" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Related photo on the back page showing Burns with Gracie Allen. First report coverage on actor George Burns pleading guilty for gem smuggling. Always nice ... See More
World premiere of Walt Disney's "Bambi"...
Item #656176
August 14, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 14, 1942
* World premiere of Walt Disney's animated film "Bambi"
In the midst of World War II, page 13 contains a review of the world premiere of the latest Walt Disney feature-length animated film, "Bambi". Bambi was released to theaters by RKO Radio Pictures on August 13, 1942. The fifth animated feature in the Disney animated features lib... See More
Perhaps the best Marilyn Monroe death newspaper to be had...
Item #655965
August 6, 1962
LOS ANGELES TIMES--EXTRA, California, August 6, 1962
* Death of Marilyn Monroe (1st report)
* Actress, singer, model and sex symbol
* Best title to be had ? rare as such
See the photo for the terrific front page report, with the two line banner headline: "MARILYN MONROE DIES; BLAME PILLS" and also: "First Details of Actress' Death in Brentwood". The front page... See More
Actress Mae West declared married in 1937...
Item #655957
July 17, 1937
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 17, 1937
* Actress Mae West
* Frank Wallace marriage
The front page has a one column heading: "Court Decides Mae West Is Mrs. Wallace" with photo. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete with all 24 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on very high quality newsprint meant for... See More
Premier of Walt Disney's "Sleeping Beauty" - ad and review...
Item #655842
February 8, 1959
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 8, 1959
* The last Walt Disney animated feature film adaptation of a Fairy Tale for 30 years
* Grammy for 'Best Soundtrack" - Oscar for "Best Scoring of a Musical Picture"
* Pre-Premier showing (in New York) advertisement
Page 9X has a large (7"x14"), pre-premier advertisement for the New York showing of "WALT DISNEY&#
Walt Disney receives special Oscar(s) for "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs"...
Item #655841
February 24, 1939
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, February 24, 1939
* Walt Disney receives a truly special award
* The 11th annual Academy Awards
In February, 1939, Walt Disney received a special award for pioneering work in a new field for "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," in which he was presented with one large Oscar, and sever statuettes - a truly one-of-a-kind award which has never been repeated. P... See More
Walt Disney receives special Oscar(s) for "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs"...
Item #655840
February 24, 1939
MOTION PICTURE DAILY, February 24, 1939
* Walt Disney receives a truly special award
* The 11th annual Academy Awards
In February, 1939, Walt Disney received a special award for pioneering work in a new field for "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," in which he was presented with one large Oscar, and sever statuettes - a truly one-of-a-kind award which has never been repeated. To ... See More
Death of film star Jean Harlow...
Item #655752
June 8, 1937
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 8, 1937
* Actress Jean Harlow death (1st report)
* 1930's sex symbol - Blonde bombshell
* Great headline for display.
The bold banner headline announces the death of one of the more famous actresses of the day: "JEAN HARLOW IS DEAD AT 26" with a subhead: "Platinum Star Of Screen Ill Only Ten days" "Poisoning Spreads to Ac... See More
Beloved actor Franchot Tone's death....
Item #655742
September 18, 1968
HERALD EXAMINER, Los Angeles, September 18, 1968
* Franchot Tone death (1st report)
* Stage, film and television actor
The front page has a nice banner headline announcing: "FRANCHOT TONE DIES" with subheads and photo. (see) More on page 2. Great to have this death report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry. Nice for display.
Complete 1st section only wi... See More
A Walt Disney 1st - "Magic Mural" effect...
Item #655690
January 30, 1959
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 30, 1959
* Another Disney first!
* 3-way stereophonic sounds & "Magic Mural" widescreen effect
Page 47-M has a 5" by 8" ad for what is self-described as: "ANOTHER DISNEY FIRST!," which includes: "3-Way Stereophonic Sound Plus The Wide-Screen Effect of Magic Mural. Walt Disney Presents, The Peter Tchaikovsky Story.&qu
1876 Cincinnati theatre panic disaster...
Item #655663
February 6, 1876
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, February 6, 1876
* Robinson's Opera House panic
* Cincinnati, Ohio
This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has one column headings: "'TO DEATH" "An Appalling Calamity in a Cincinnati Theater" "Several Persons Crushed To Death" and more. (see)
Complete, ... See More
1951 Walt Disney's "Alice in Wonderland"...
Item #655656
July 30, 1951
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 30, 1951
* Disney's animated movie "Alice in Wonderland" is introduced to the world
Page 12 of this newspaper contains the first review of the new animated movie from the Disney Studios, "Alice in Wonderland". See photos for entire text of the review.
The review includes a one column photo from the movie showing Alice. Also on the n... See More
Walt Disney's movie "Pinocchio"... First review... nice illustration...
Item #655640
February 8, 1940
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 8, 1940
* Disney's animated movie "Pinocchio"
* Introduced to the World
Page 18 has the first review of the new animated movie from the Disney Studios, "Pinocchio". This was their second animated movie following on the heels of the wildly successful "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs".
The very favorable review begins: "If Wes... See More
"Gulliver's Travels" - Max Fleischer's answer to Walt Disney's "Snow White"...
Item #655636
December 31, 1939
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, (PICTURES SECTION), Missouri, Dec. 31, 1939
The back page of the weekly Pictures Section is fully dedicated to the new full-length animated film, "Gulliver's Travels," which was Max Fleischer's answer to the incredible success of Walt Disney's, "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs." Multiple color sketches are included. See images for d... See More
Donald, Mickey, Mini, Goofy, and several Dwarfs wish everyone a Merry Christmas - in color...
Item #655635
December 23, 1939
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, Final Morning Edition, December 23, 1939
* Several Disney Characters wish everyone a Merry Christmas...
* Donald, Mickey, Mini, Goofy, and several Dwarfs
* Signed work by Walt Disney - approx. 12 by 15 1/2 inches
The back page has an absolutely wonderful, large, color print showing work from Walt's hand which depicts Donald, Mickey, Mini, Goofy, and several Dwa... See More
Paul MCullough suicide... comedian actor...
Item #655630
March 26, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 26, 1936
* Paul McCullough suicide death
* Comedian - actor
* Clark and McCullough comedy team
The top of page 11 has a one column heading: "M'CULLOUGH DIES OF HIS INJURIES" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the suicide death on comedian actor Paul MCCullough.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 48 pag... See More
John Carpenter's "Halloween"...
Item #655507
November 7, 1978
LOS ANGELES TIMES, November 7, 1978
* John Carpenter's amazingly successful, "Halloween"
* Ad in a Los Angeles newspaper - 2nd week showing
Inside the "View" section is a ad for John Carpenter's "Halloween" - held over for 2nd week after its Premier Showing. (see) Great to have this uncommon ad in a Hollywood area newspaper.
This offering includes only... See More
Premiere of "Halloween 5", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #655506
October 13, 1989
LOS ANGELES TIMES, October 13, 1989
* "Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers"
* Best Grand Opening Day movie advertisement
* Slasher horror film - Donald Pleasence
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers" and perhaps no better newspaper could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the ... See More
Six issues of World War II in a military newspaper...
Item #655470
January 9, 1945
THE STARS & STRIPES, the "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead. This is a nice collection of six complete issues from the closing months of the war, each with a front page reports on the war with Japan, most with war-related photo as well, dated July 6, 10, 12, 13, 14, and 15, 1945. See photos for the headlines &am... See More
Reports from the Mexican-American War...
Item #655394
August 3, 1847
THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., Aug. 3, 1847 Page 2 has: "What Have We Gained by the War?" "Letter From the Marine Corps" from Camp Brigade near Vera Cruz, Mexico. Page 3 has an item from "Mexico" which concerns negotiations for peace, then followed by comments of a Mexican newspaper concerning Gen. Kearny's recent Proclamation, beginning: "It is ino... See More
Disney's "The Lady and the Tramp" - Premier weekend advertisement...
Item #655387
June 26, 1955
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, June 26, 1955
* First animated feature filmed in widescreen CinemaScope
* Disney's "The Lady and the Tramp"
* Premier weekend showing
Page B-13 has a nice advertisement for the premier weekend showing of Disney's, "The Lady and the Tramp," which was the first animated feature filmed in widescreen CinemaScope. Ads for Cole Porter's &qu... See More
Item #655287
August 13, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 13, 1942
* Walt Disney's Bambi movie premiere
* Opening day advertisement
This 38 page newspaper has a 12 x 6 inch advertisement on page 15 for the opening day showing of the famous Walt Disney animated cartoon movie 'Bambi'
With movies at that time usually released 1st in New York City, this could very well be the very 1st advertisement for this movi... See More
Opening day premiere of "Mobsters", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #655219
July 26, 1991
LOS ANGELES TIMES, (Calendar section only), July 26, 1991
* Best "Mobsters" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Jodie Foster - Anthony Hopkins
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Mobsters" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood are... See More
Bride of Frankenstein opening night ad...
Item #655190
May 10, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 10, 1935
* "Bride of Frankenstein" horror film
* Opening day premiere advertisement
* Actor Boris Karloff as The Monster
Page 25 has a 4 x 3 1/2 inch illustrated advertisement for the opening day showing in New York City for the movie: "The Bride OF Frankenstein" starring Boris Karloff. This was the day this famous movie opened in New... See More
Edgar Allan Poe's father... 1807 theatrte ad...
Item #655155
April 6, 1807
BOSTON GAZETTE, April 6, 1807
* Edgar Allan Poe's father theater ad
On pg. 3 under "Boston Theatre" is a notice for a performance of "Julius Caesar" by Shakespeare, with Mr. Poe in the role of "Decius Brutus". (see)
News of the day with several other interesting advertisements. Complete with 4 pages, small hole near the middle of the first leaf (pages 1 &am... See More
John Wilkes Booth appears at Ford's Theater... The date Lincoln attended the performance!
Item #655133
November 9, 1863
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 9, 1863
* Abraham Lincoln attends Ford's Theatre (day of)
* Actor John Wilkes Booth performs
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's New Theatre" which includes in pa... See More
Disney's Aladdin ad, plus...
Full-page opening week ads for Groundhog Day, Sommersby, & The Vanishing...
Item #655082
November 15, 1989
LOS ANGELES TIMES, February 7, 1993 (Calendar Section)
* Groundhog Day, The Temp, & Dead Alive
* Loaded Weapon 1, Sommersby, & The Vanishing
* Strictly Ballroom, Disney's Aladdin, & Love Field
A terrific issue which includes full-page advertisements for the per-release of on pre-release of "Groundhog Day," "The Temp," & "Dead Alive," the 1s... See More
Death of famed actress Barbara Stanwyck...
Item #655067
January 21, 1990
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 21, 1990
* Barbara Stanwyck death (1st report)
* Movie - film & TV actress model singer
* Best title to be had ?
The bottom of the ftpg. has an article headed: "Barbara Stanwyck Dies; Career Spanned 60 Years" which includes a photo of her. The article carries over to page 36.
Great to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainme... See More
Premiers & Reviews: Disney's "The Little Mermaid" & "Steel Magnolias"...
Item #654925
November 15, 1989
LOS ANGELES TIMES, November 15, 1989
* "The Little Mermaid" (Disney) & "Steel Magnolias"
* Premier showings with both reviews & full-page ads
* Great (Best?) to have in a Hollywood regional newspaper
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion pictures "The Little Mermaid" (Disney) & "Steel Magnolias" - and perhaps no better issue coul... See More
Premiers: "The Great Mouse Detective" (Disney), "Psycho III", & "Under The Cherry Moon"...
Item #654902
July 2, 1986
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 2, 1986
* "The Great Mouse Detective" (Disney), "Psycho III", & "Under The Cherry Moon" - premier showings
* All with great ads, the first two with reviews
* Best to have in a Hollywood regional newspaper
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion pictures "The Great Mouse Detective" (Disney), "Psycho III", &... See More
Review & premiere of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" , in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #654795
November 17, 2000
LOS ANGELES TIMES, November 17, 2000
* Best "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Christmas comedy w/ Jim Carrey - Ron Howard
* Also opening for Arnold Schwarzenegger "the 6th Day"
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" and perhaps no better issue co... See More
1938 Mae West FCC radio censorship ordeal....
Item #654698
January 15, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, January 15, 1938
* Actress Mae West
* "Adam and Eve"
* FCC censorship
The top of the front page has one column headings : "Mae West Script Brings Sharp Rebuke From FCC" "NBC Is Censured for 'Vulgar' Broadcast of 'Adam and Eve'---59 Substations Are Criticized--Company Apology IS Rejected" Coverage on famous ac... See More
1955 Ona Munson suicide death... actress...
Item #654687
February 12, 1955
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., February 12, 1955
* Ona Munson suicide death
* American film - movie actress
* "Gone With the Wind" Belle Watling
The bottom of the front page has a small one column photo with heading: "Free Again" and brief text. (see) First report coverage on the suicide death of this American actress in silent movies, vaudeville and theater.
Other news... See More
Death of Jack Haley, the "Tin Woodman" in the Wizard of Oz...
Item #654668
June 7, 1979
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 7, 1979
* Jack Haley death (1st report)
* Stage - film - movie actor & singer
* "Wizard of Oz" Tin Man fame
The top of page D23 (next to last page) has a two column heading: "Jack Haley, Comic Actor, Dead; Played the Tin Woodman in 'Oz'" with 2 photos. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous ... See More
Miracle in the Andes... Flight 571 rescue...
Item #654664
December 23, 1972
THE RALEIGH TIMES, North Carolina, December 23, 1972
* Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571
* Miracle in the Andes rescue (1st report)
* Rugby team - airplane crash - "Alive"
Page 6-B has a three column heading: "16 Survive Ordeal in Andes" This story was featured in the movie "Alive" and has to be one of the most amazing feats of survival in... See More
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