Wets vs. Drys in 1930 Chicago gangland wars...
Item #691546
February 21, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Feb. 21, 1930
* Prohibition era alcohol in gangland Chicago
* Wets vs. Drys and the depletion in farming
* Al "Scarface" Capone era
The front page has a banner headline: "FARM WOES LAID TO DRY LAW" with subheads. When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activities born out of the Prohibition and Great Depression eras, no cit... See More
Walt Disney's "Fantasia" movie premiere...
Item #691538
February 19, 1941
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Feb. 19, 1941
* Walt Disney's "Fantasia" movie premiere (Chicago)
* Mickey Mouse - opening night advertisement
Page 22 has a 7 x 4 inch advertisement for the opening night showing of the famous Walt Disney animated cartoon movie 'Fantasia' starring Mickey Mouse in Chicago
Complete with 32 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding ho... See More
Confederate New Orleans...
Item #691528
February 26, 1862
THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, Feb. 26, 1862
* Rare Confederate publication from the deep South
* Pre General Benjamin Butler takeover
Truly Confederate newspapers from New Orleans are very difficult to find, as Admiral Farragut entered the mouth of the Mississippi in mid-April, 1862 and finally took New Orleans on April 28. Shortly thereafter Benjamin Butler moved in and took control... See More
1942 Fall of Singapore... Japanese capture...
Item #691517
February 16, 1942
MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, Feb. 16, 1942
* Battle - Fall of Singapore
* South-East Asian theatre
* Empire of Japan captures
* General Tomoyuki Yamashita
The front page has a nice banner headline: "Japanese Race to Finish Conquest; SINGAPORE SURRENDERS" with subheads and two related photos. (see) Nice for display.
Complete with 16 pages, light toning at the margins, some small... See More
1944 Battle of Kwajalein Atoll....
Item #691508
February 03, 1944
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., February 3, 1944
* Battle of Kwajalein Atoll
* World War II Pacific Campaign vs. Japan
* United States Marine Corps (USMC)
* Gilbert and Marshall Islands campaign
The front page has a four column headline: "U.S. FORCES CAPTURE MAIN AIRFIELD, SEIZE TWO MORE ISLETS IN MARSHALLS AREA" with subheads and 2 photos of the commanding Generals. (see)
Comple... See More
1944 Battle of Kwajalein Atoll....
Item #691486
February 02, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 2, 1944
* Battle of Kwajalein Atoll
* World War II Pacific Campaign vs. Japan
* Marhsall Island - Roi-Namur
The front page has a nice banner headline: "U. S. FORCE WINS BEACHES ON MARSHALLS ATOLL; BATTLES RAGE ON FIRST JAPANESE SOIL INVADED" with subheads and related photo. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World fam... See More
Much on the Civil War... Robert E. Lee on arming the slaves...
Item #691443
February 27, 1865
CINCINNATI DAILY COMMERCIAL, Ohio, Feb. 27, 1865
* General Robert E. Lee letter
* Arming slaves for the South ?
The front page has a nice stack of column heads including: "The Capture of Wilmington" "Admiral Porter's Official Report" "Activity In Lee's Army" "Indications of Evacuation of Petersburg" "Desertions Still Increasing" &quo... See More
Letter from Jefferson Davis...
Item #691439
February 07, 1865
RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Feb. 7, 1865
* Capital of the Confederacy
* President Jefferson Davis
Much war-related news in a newspaper from the Confederate capital.
Reports include: "The War News" which includes a letter relating to Confederate agents negotiating with the North signed in type by: Jefferson Davis. It is followed by the reply: "To the President of the ... See More
Closing months of the war: U.S. forces on Iwo Jima...
Item #691435
February 22, 1945
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 22, 1945
* Marines battle on Iwo Jima Island
* Fighting on Mount Suribachi
* United States Flag planting close
The three-line banner headline announces the advance of Allied forces in the war, including the battle on Iwo Jima. It would be the next day--Feb. 23--when the iconic & historic photo of the flag raising on Iwo Jima would be taken.
"3D ARMY SU... See More
Women's temperance crusade of 1874...
Item #691398
February 21, 1874
INDIANAPOLIS SENTINEL, Indiana, Feb. 21, 1874
* Women and the Temperance movement
* Woman's Christian Temperance Union
* Anti-alcohol crusade in Ohio
The top of the front page has a great & very lengthy report concerning the Woman's Crusade against alcohol in Ohio, a notable event with much web coverage: "The Conquering Crusade - Women War Notes". The article t... See More
The trial of two writers helps to begin the end of Communist rule...
Wilt Chamberlain's record-setting 20,884th point...
Item #691356
February 15, 1966
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 15, 1966 Page 45 carries a four-column headline "Chamberlain Gets 20,884th Point for a Record" with column headline "N.B. MARK FALLS AS 76ERS TRIUMPH" and subhead "Chamberlain Scores 41 as Pistons Bow by 149-123". "Wilt Chamberlain broke the National Basketball Associate career scoring record tonight... Chamberlain scored 41 poi... See More
Opening day premiere of "The Silence of the Lambs", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #691341
February 14, 1991
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 14, 1991
* Best "The Silence of the Lambs" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Jodie Foster - Anthony Hopkins
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Silence of the Lambs" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollyw... See More
Early Charleston: slave ads...
Item #691319
February 25, 1803
CHARLESTON COURIER, South Carolina, Feb. 25, 1803 A volume I issue of this famous title from the South.
The bottom of the front page has an ad which gives notice that: "The Office: "For the Sale and Purchase of NEGROES is removed from no. 104 Broad-Street to no. 3 Champacy's St..."
Page 3 has an ad: "Wanted to Purchase, a gang of 20 or 25 Negroes...".
Th... See More
President-elect enroute to his inauguration...
Item #691179
February 22, 1861
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 22, 1861
* President-Elect Abraham Lincoln heads to Washington D.C.
A great wealth of fine reporting on Lincoln's journey to Washington for his inauguration.
Among the front page column heads are: "THE INCOMING ADMINISTRATION" "Progress of the President Elect Towards Washington" "His Departure From New York" "Popular Ovation... See More
Inaugural address of Jefferson Davis...
Item #691176
February 26, 1862
THE PRESS, Philadelphia, Feb. 26, 1862
* Confederate president Jefferson Davis
* Inauguration - inaugural address
An historic issue as the top of the front page has: "The Rebellion" "Important Southern News" "INAUGURAL ADDRESS OF JEFF DAVIS" "Rebel Accounts of the Fort Donelson Battle" "The Burning of Winton, N..C." "News From the... See More
Premieres of "Sleeping with the Enemy" & "L.A. Story", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #690989
February 08, 1991
LOS ANGELES TIMES, February 8, 1991
* Sleeping with the Enemy & L.A. Story
* Opening day ads and reviews
* Other ads: Green Card, Home Alone, Awakening
This issue contains the opening day advertisements for two popular movies: "Sleeping with the Enemy" (with a full-page advertisement and review), and "L.A. Story" (with a double page advertisement with a review)... See More
Evangelist Dwight L. Moody sermon...
Item #690972
February 15, 1876
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, February 15, 1876
* Evangelist Dwight L. Moody's sermon
* Preaches at P.T. Barnum's Hippodrome
The top of the back page has one column headings that include: "THE HIPPODROME" "Preaching Again On The Gospel" and more. Text takes up 2 1/2 columns.
Other news of the day. Complete with all 8 pages, minor spine wear, nice condition.
... See More
On the traffic in slaves...
Item #690951
February 18, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 18, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: The Army of the Potomac" "Contraband [slave] Traffic Interfered With" "A Deserter Shot" "Interesting From Kansas" "News From Washington" & more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, very nice condition.
Death of Lily Langtry ... Lindbergh is engaged...
Item #690866
February 13, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Feb. 13, 1929
* Lily Langtry death
* Charles Lingbergh
The front page has a nice banner headline: "LINDBERGH TO WED HEIRESS" with subheads. Three related photos are on the back page. (see)
The top of page 8 has a one column heading: "LILY LANGTRY, LONG FAMOUS AS A BEAUTY, DIES" with subhead. Two related photos also on the back page.
Other news, s... See More
Wendell Phillips' speech on the future...
Item #690843
February 04, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 4, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Important From Key West" "The Capture of the British Steamer Peter & the Rebel Steamer Virginia" "Gen. Dix's Dept." and more.
The back page has: "OUR FUTURE" "Wendell Phillips Paints it Before an Immense Brooklyn Audience" "Abraham Lincoln a Mo... See More
Latest news from the Civil War...
Item #690842
February 14, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 14, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Mississippi Levees Cut by Our Forces" "Rebels Trying to Reopen the Mobile & Ohio Railroad" "Concentration at Vicksburg""Troops Sent There from Virginia & Mobile" "Gen. Dix's Dept." and more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, minor wear ... See More
Latest from the Civil War...
Item #690841
February 03, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 3, 1863
* Battle of Deserted House
* Suffolk, Virginia
* Blackwater River
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Important From the South" "Bombardment of Fort McAllister at the Mouth of the Ogechee..." "An Engagement Lasting Five Hours & a Half" "The Truth About the Montauk" "The Battle of Deser... See More
Tony Canzoneri wins boxing fight in 1929....
Item #690820
February 07, 1929
SECTION TWO (sports) only of the Chicago Daily Tribune, Feb. 7, 1929
* Tony Canzoneri vs. Joey Sangor
* World Lightweight boxing fight
* Member of the Bonanno Crime Family
* From the city where the fight took place
The front page of this section has a nice banner headline: "CANZONERI KNOCKS OUT SANGOR IN SEVENTH" with subheads and related photo. (see) Nice for display.
Complete... See More
Arizona gets statehood in 1912...
Item #690744
February 14, 1912
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Mass., Feb. 14, 1912
* Arizona Statehood
* Joins the Union (1st report)
The front page has a one column heading: "Arizona Today Made State 0f The Union" See image for brief text here.
Ten pages, light toning, some margin wear and chipping, should be handled with care.... See More
Early newspaper from Long Island...
Item #690575
February 12, 1870
THE CORRECTOR, Sag Harbor, Long Island, New York, Feb. 12, 1870
* Rare high class community title
An early newspaper from this once-famous whaling town near the eastern end of Long Island, now more famous as a playground for the rich & famous who frequent the neighboring Hamptons.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, very nice condition.... See More
1919 Seattle General Strike...
Item #690562
February 08, 1919
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 8, 1919
* Seattle General Strike
* Work stoppage
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "SEATTLE TO FACE ARMY RULE UNLESS STRIKE ENDS TODAY" with subheads. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete with all 20 pages, a few small library stamps in the masthead, generally nice.... See More
Published by prison inmates...
Item #690541
February 07, 1914
THE SUMMARY, Elmira, New York, Feb. 7, 1914 An interesting newspaper "Published Weekly by & for the Inmates of the N.Y.S. Reformatory at Elmira" as noted at the top of page 2. Various news of the day, and the back page is mostly taken up with: "Sporting News".
Measures 10 by 13 1/4 inches printed on nice rag paper, very nice condition.
President Clinton acquiited...
Item #690406
February 13, 1999
THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC, Phoenix, February 13, 1999
* President Bill Clinton acquitted (1st report)
* Perjury & obstruction of justice impeachment
The very nice banner headline announces: "PRESIDENT ACQUITTED" with subheads and photo of Clinton. More inside. Nice for display.
Complete 1st section only with all 10 pages, very nice condition.... See More
Augusto César Sandino killed in 1934....
Item #690403
February 23, 1934
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, February 23, 1934
* Augusto César Sandino assassination
* Nicaraguan revolutionary bandit
* Latin America rebellion leader
The front page has a four column photo headed: "Stormy Career of Nicaraguan Leader Ended" Also a two column heading: "General Sandino, Notorious Nicaraguan Bandit Leader, and Brother Shot to Death" with subhea... See More
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
The 2002 Space Shuttle "Columbia" disaster...
Item #690349
February 02, 2003
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 2, 2003
* Graphic images and reporting
* Space Shuttle Columbia disaster
The front page has: "Columbia Is Lost", with multiple articles with supporting photos and illustrations found throughout the issue. See images for details.
Complete first section (24 pages), in very nice condition.
Yankees capture Columbia, South Carolina...
Item #690287
February 19, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 19, 1865
* Columbia SC - South Carolina Map
* Robert E. Lee correspondence
* Rare Confederate flag illustration
The front page is dominated by a large & very detailed Civil War map headed: "SHERMAN IN THE HEART OF SOUTH CAROLINA. Occupation of Columbia, the State Capital---Probable Evacuation of Charleston."
Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civ... 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
Premier of Walt Disney's "Sleeping Beauty" - ad and review...
Item #690224
February 08, 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&#
Check from Cooperstown, 1834...
Item #690179
This is a genuine check written on the "Otsego County Bank" of Cooperstown, New York dated Feb. 17, 1834. Included is the amount of $500 in the lower left corner with a signature in the lower right. There is a nice engraving of an eagle with an olive branch in its beak.An early financial item & great to have from this town famous as the home of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Measures 2... See More
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
1937 Elihu Root death...
Item #690065
February 07, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 7, 1937
* Elihu Root death (1st report)
* Republican politician - statesman
* Secretary of State and War
* Nobel Peace Prize winner
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "ELIHU ROOT, 92, DIES OF PNEUMONIA HERE; WORKER FOR PEACE" with subheads. (see) Lengthy first report coverage continues on page 38 with photo. Loads of text here.
Complete... 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
Herschel Walker signs with the USFL...
Item #689881
February 24, 1983
SPORTS SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, Feb. 24, 1983
* Herschel Walker signs with USFL
* United States Football League
* Georgia Bulldogs college football
* Republican senator nominee
The front page of this section has a heading: "Walker Goes for USFL Gold" with subheads and two related photos. More inside.
Complete sport's section only with 16 pages, nice condition.... See More
Peace talks... Lee is after Sherman...
Item #689837
February 04, 1865
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Feb. 4, 1865
* Hampton Roads Conference
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Question Of Peace" "Secretary Seward & the Commissioners" "They Meet at Anchor in Hampton Roads" "Speculations As To the Result" "Mr. Lincoln at Fortress Monroe" "Lee Reported Sending Troops South"... See More
Sanford Dole, the first President of Hawaii...
Item #689819
February 02, 1898
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, Feb. 2, 1898
* Stanford B. Dole illustration
* 1st president of Hawaii
The top of the front page has a print of: "President Dole, of Hawaii" captioned: "Who Was Entertained at the White House Last Night by President and Mrs. McKinley, Where He Met Distinguished Americans."
This was Sanford Dole, the first President of Hawaii, ser... See More
From the War of 1812...
Item #689815
February 09, 1814
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Feb. 9, 1814 The front page has: "The Road To Ruin - Mr. Madison's Doctrine of Retaliation" which carries over to page 2.
Among reports within are: "Singular Punishment" "Military Requisition" "Frontier Reports"; reports from Utica and Herkimer regarding the War of 1812; "Riflemen".
F... See More
From the War of 1812...
Item #689814
February 02, 1814
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Feb. 2, 1814 Among reports within are: "Tribute To Patriotism" "New Army Bill" "Five Hundred Dollars For Apprehending Traitors" and a few other war-related items.
Four pages, handsome masthead, nice condition.
Early Catholic newspaper with huge masthead...
Item #689792
February 17, 1832
UNITED STATES CATHOLIC INTELLIGENCER, Boston, Feb. 17, 1832
* Large masthead with a heraldic eagle
This rather rare title lasted for just one year, having begun in October, 1831 and ending in September, 1832. The issue is a "vol. III" issue as this publication was preceded by one titled "Jesuit, or Catholic Sentinel" and they kept the same volume numbering. It was a... 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
The death of "Buck Rogers" creator...
Item #689747
February 04, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 4, 1940
* Philip Francis Nowlan death
* Buck Rogers creator
* Science Fiction author
Page 41 has one column headings: "PHILIP NOWLAN DIES; DREW 'BUCK ROGERS'" "Cartoonist, a Former Writer, Is Stricken in Philadelphia" See images for brief text here.
Complete with 44 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.... See More
Nixon's visit to China... Mao Zedung...
Item #689709
February 21, 1972
Leominster Enterprise, Mass. Feb. 21, 1972
* 1972 visit by President Richard Nixon
* People's Republic of China - Mao Zedung
The banner headline above the masthead announces: "Nixon huddles with Mao in unscheduled discussions" (see)
Complete with 12 pages, light toning at the margins, small binding holes along the spine.... 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
Map of the scenes of battle in Florida...
Item #689669
February 20, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 20, 1864 (erroneously printed as 1863 on pgs. 1 & 5) The ftpg. is filled with ads being a "triple sheet" issue.
Much Civil War reporting on pages 3+ with a map headed: "The Campaign In Florida" with much detail, showing from St. Mary's to Ocala & much in between. Also a smaller map showing the Natchez, Mississippi, vicinity.
Among the c... See More
Fort McAllister, Georgia map....
Item #689540
February 13, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 13, 1863 The front page features a nice Civil War map headed: "The Attack On Fort McAllister". Various front page column heads including: "The Department Of The South" "Landing of Gen. Foster's Forces" "Visit to the Interior by the Generals" "The Attack on Fort McAllister" and more. Page 3 has the "Evening Edit... See More
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