The funeral of William "Buffalo Bill" Cody...
Item #696946
January 15, 1917
THE OMAHA DAILY BEE, Nebraska, Jan. 15, 1917
* Buffalo Bill death
* William Cody
The top of the first column on the front page features a report headed: "PAY HOMAGE TO THE MEMORY OF 'BUFFALO BILL'" with subheads "Thousands of Persons, of Every Station and Walk of Life, Men, Women and Children View Body" "Lies in State in Capitol" and "... See More
Robert Kennedy shot & near death...
Item #696943
June 06, 1968
PHILADELPHIA DAILY NEWS, June 6, 1968 The front page has a headline: "Kennedy Dead; Family at Bedside" and more with 2 related photos. Much on the following pages.
Complete in 80 pages, tabloid-size, a little margin wear with a few small tears, generally good.
Death of famed actor Henry Fonda...
Item #696930
March 12, 2011
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 12, 1982
* Henry Fonda death (early 1st report)
* Hollywood movie - film actor
* "The Grapes of Wrath" fame
* Best title to be had ?
The front page has a 2 column head: "Henry Fonda Dies Peacefully at 77, Wife at His Side" with two photos. The article carries over to page 3 with 4 more related photos.
Nice to have this report in a newspap... See More
Rare Lincoln's assassination report, in a Washington, D.C. newspaper...
Item #696929
April 15, 1865
EVENING STAR, Washington, D.C., April 15, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination (historic 1st report)
* It is BEST to have reports from the city where it occurred
Terrific to have this first report of Lincoln's assassination in a newspaper from the city where it happened. This is the first of this issue we have offered.
The top of the front page has a column with heads: "ASS... See More
Death & funeral of President Harrison...
Item #696919
April 10, 1841
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, April 10, 1841
* President William Henry Harrison death
Wide black "mourning" rules on all columns on all 16 pages for the death of the President. Page 3 has the report headed: "National Affairs" "Death of the President of the U. States" with various particulars). Additional details carry over to the following pages... See More
Death of guitar great Stevie Ray Vaughan...
Item #696914
August 28, 1990
LOS ANGELES TIMES, August 28, 1990 (1st section)
* Stevie Ray Vaughan death (1st report)
* Guitarist - singer - musician - songwriter
The bottom of the ftpg. has a report headed: "Stevie Ray Vaughan, Guitar Great, Dies in Copter Crash" with subhead: "The Grammy-winning performer had just completed a Wisconsin concert. Four others are killed." The article carries over to ... See More
Explorer Roald Amundsen died at sea...
Item #696907
September 02, 1928
THE DETROIT NEWS, September 2, 1928
* Roald Amundsen death confirmed
* Norwegian polar - arctic explorer
Page 2 has a one column heading: "AMUNDSEN DIES IN CRASH AT SEA" with subhead. (see images) First report coverage on the official death of Roald Amundsen.
Complete 1st section only with 14 pages, light toning and some wear at the margins. ... See More
1942 Oregon State Hospital mass poisoning...
Item #696899
November 20, 1942
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., Nov. 20, 1942
* Oregon State Hospital - Salem
* Mass food poisoning disaster
The front page has a two column heading: "Poison Mixed With Eggs Caused Deaths, Tests Show" with subhead. (see)
Much on World War II events of the day. Complete with all 28 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally good.
wikipedia notes: On November... See More
Charles Lindbergh invents artificial heart ?...
Item #696897
June 21, 1935
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, June 21, 1935
* Charles Lindbergh & Dr. Alexis Carrel
* Perfusion pump (artificial heart) invention
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "Lindbergh--Adds to Fame; Organs Revived After Death by His Research" with photo of Lindbergh. (see images) First report coverage on the invention of the Carrel-Lindbergh perfusion pum... See More
Very rare "Coal Mine Calamity Supplement"...
Item #696886
September 25, 1869
THE COAL MINE CALAMITY SUPPLEMENT TO FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, dated within: Sept. 25, 1869 In our 47 years in the hobby this is the first we have located this rare "Supplement" issue on the tragic Avondale Coal Mine tragedy.
The full front page is taken up with 3 prints on the tragedy with four more related prints within.
The Avondale Mine disaster was a massi
... See More
Wilbert Robinson "Uncle Robbie" death...
Item #696852
August 09, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 9, 1934
* Wilbert Robinson "Uncle Robbie" Death
* Major League Baseball catcher and manager
The top of page 17 has a one column heading: "WILBERT ROBINSON DIES IN ATLANTA" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Wilbert Robinson, Major League Baseball Hall of Fame player and manager. I suspect this is one of the few... See More
Clement Vallangigham's 1871 bizarre death....
Item #696739
June 17, 1871
THE NEW YORK HERALD, June 17, 1871
* Clement Laird Vallandigham's bizarre death
* American lawyer and politician
Page 7 has a bizarre article headed: "VALLANDIGAM SHOT" with subheads. (see images) He would die the next morning. His death is considered one of the most unusual as he was demonstrating how his defendant's victim accidentally shot himself.
Complete in 12 page... See More
One of the best Lincoln assassination issues...
Item #696722
April 22, 1865
WASHINGTON WEEKLY CHRONICLE, D.C., April 22, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination (1st report)
* Ford's Theater - John Wilkes Booth
* From our nation's capital
Truly a terrific issue, for being a weekly newspaper this was the first report of this event in this title, and better yet it is from the city where the assassination happened. A notable--and very uncommon--graphic... See More
Wilson "Snowflake" Bentley death...
Item #696716
December 24, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 24, 1931
* Wilson Bentley death (1st report)
* 1st known photographer of snowflakes
Page 17 has a one column heading: "WILSON A. BENTLEY, SNOW EXPERT, DEAD" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the death of Wilson Alwyn "Snowflake" Bentley, known for photographing snowflakes up close. I suspect this is one of the few publications to ... See More
1932 Julius Rosenwald death... Sears owner...
Item #696699
January 07, 1932
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., January 7, 1932
* Julius Rosenwald death (1st report)
* Sears, Roebuck and Company owner
The front page has a one column heading : "ROSENWALD DIES; AMONG GREATEST PHILANTHROPISTS" with subheads and photo. (see images)
Complete with 26 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally nice.... See More
Death of King George III's son...
Item #696684
May 08, 1783
THE GENERAL EVENING POST, London, England, May 8, 1783 The front page begins with a report of the death of King George III's four year-old son: "On Saturday last...died his Royal Highness Prince Octavius, his Majesty's youngest son, to the great grief of his Majesty and all the Royal Family." There is another reference to his death on the front page.
Four pages, good condi... See More
Unique "Yankee" & "Confederate" pair of the same date...
Item #696643
July 22, 1861
Here is a unique opportunity for a pair of issues--one Yankee and the other Confederate--of the identical date of July 22, 1861 both reporting on the First Battle of Bull Run, one from the New York Tribune and the other from the Confederate capital of Richmond, titled the Daily Dispatch, providing a perspective of how the news was reported with all the "spin" & biases that ... See More
1877 death of Brigham Young...
Item #696641
August 30, 1877
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, Aug. 30, 1877
* Brigham Young death (1st report)
* Mormons - Mormonism
The front page has a report headed: "The Death Of Brigham Young" which begins: "Brigham Young was attacked with cholera morbus on Thursday night...continued swelling until respiration was stopped. He was conscious, but only briefly answered questions during the lat forty-e... See More
Suffragist Emily Davison freakish death photo...
Item #696627
June 23, 1913
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, June 23, 1913
* Emily Davison death scene photo
* English Suffragette - Women's rights leader
The front page has a four column photo with heading: "Remarkable Snapshot Of Derby Incident; Scene When Militant And King's Horse Met In Crash" with very brief text. She died after being hit by King George V's horse Anmer at the 1913 Derby when she ... See More
Robert Kennedy shot & near death...
Item #696623
June 05, 1968
PHILADELPHIA DAILY NEWS, June 5, 1968
* Robert F. Kennedy shot
* Sirhan Bishara Sirhan
The front page banner headline: "Robert Kennedy Shot; Bullet in Brain, Condition Critical" and more with two photos, one showing RFK alive and still conscious. Page 3 has more photos and several reports.
Robert Kennedy was still alive at the tie this edition went to press.
Complete in 64... See More
Payne Stewart's freakish death...
Item #696536
October 26, 1999
LOS ANGLES TIMES, Oct. 26, 1999
* Payne Stewart - professional PGA golfer
* South Dakota Learjet airplane crash
The front page has a two column heading: "Golfer's Jet Flies to Its Doom in Eerie Voyage" with subhead and related pictorial. (see images)
The front page of the sport's section has a banner headline: "It's a Major Loss for Golf" with subheads and ... See More
Dorothy Hale suicide death... actress & socialite....
Item #696504
October 21, 1938
THE DETROIT NEWS, October 21, 1938
* Dorothy Hale suicide death
* American socialite & actress
* New York City building jump
The front page has a one column heading: "Fall Fatal to Friend of Hopkins" with subhead. First report coverage on American socialite and actress, Dorothy Hale, committing suicide by jumping from a NYC building.
Complete with 52 pages, rag edition in ni... See More
Emilio Carranza killed in airplane crash...
Item #696427
July 14, 1928
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Mass., July 14, 1928
* Emilio Carranza killed
* Mexican aviator - airplane
* "Lindbergh of Mexico"
The top of the front page has three column headline: "FELL TO DEATH IN EFFORT TO MAKE FORCED LANDING" with subheads. (see)
Twelve pages, light toning and some wear at the margins, more so along the spine. ... See More
Memphis Belle & Mr. Destiny - Premier ads & Reviews...
Item #696421
October 12, 1990
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 12, 1990 (Calendar Section only)
* Memphis Belle & Mr. Destiny
* Premier ads & reviews
* Good Fellas, Pacific Heights and more
A terrific issue published on the premiere weekend of the motion picture hits: "Memphis Belle" and "Mr. Destiny", with both full-page ads and reviews for each. Perhaps no better issue can... See More
Death of Joey Ramone... The Ramones...
Item #696389
April 17, 2001
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 17, 2001
* Joey Ramone death
* The Ramones frontman
* Punk Rock music pioneer
The top of page 23 has a four column heading: "Joey Ramone, Raw-Voiced Pioneer of Punk Rock, Dies at 49" with photo. (see images) Nice to have in this World famous publication and the city where he died.
Complete with all sections (50+ pages), nice condition.... See More
1908 Hanna Mine disaster... Wyoming...
Item #696383
March 30, 1908
THE OMAHA DAILY BEE, Nebraska, March 30, 1908
* Hanna Mine disaster
* Carbon County, Wyoming
* Coal mine # 1 explosion
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "DEATH LIST SEVENTY-ONE" with subheads and partial list of the victims.
Eight pages, light toning, some margin wear, loose along the spine, must be handled with care.... See More
Much on the International Cricket Match... Baseball as well...
Item #696355
October 22, 1859
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Oct. 22, 1859 It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage".
All of pages 1 and 2 have columns black-bordered for the recent death of: "David C. Broderick", a politician of some note at the time.
Inside has much reporting on: "Cricket" "The International ... See More
Death of The Beatles' George Harrison...
Item #696264
November 30, 2001
DAILY NEWS, New York, Nov. 30, 2001 See the photo below for the great front page heading and photo concerning the death of Beatle George Harrison. Lengthy article & many more photos on the inside pages. The complete issue, very nice condition.
1938 John William Ward suicide jump...
Item #696238
July 27, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 27, 1938
* John William Ward suicide jump
* Gotham Hotel in Manhattan
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "YOUTH 11 HOURS ON LEDGE LEAPS 117 FLOORS TO DEATH AS THOUSANDS WATCH HIM" with subheads. (see) Lengthy first report coverage continues on page 3 with three related photos. First report coverage on John William Ward's suicide jump... See More
Death of John Lennon - in both Liverpool & New York newspapers...
Item #696235
December 09, 1980
(2-issue set) LIVERPOOL ECHO, England & NEW YORK POST, both dated December 9, 1980 (a two-issue set)
* John Lennon death - The Beatles front man
* From both his hometown and place of his murder
* Best publications to be had - a truly unique pair
Here is a terrific and a very rare opportunity to have two of the best issues on the murder of John Lennon.
First you get the LIVERPOOL ECHO ... See More
Marilyn Monroe's first husband...
Item #696227
August 18, 2005
LOS ANGELES TIMES, August 18, 2005
* Death of Marlyn Monroe's 1st husband
Page B10 has a 2/3 page death announcement for James Dougherty who was Norma Jean's 1st husband she married at the age of 16. The article tells their story including his quote: "I never knew Marilyn Monroe... I knew and loved Norma Jean."
Additionally, the Calendar section includes seve... See More
News from America...
Item #696143
January 03, 1761
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 3, 1761 The front page has a short item headed: "America" concerning the death of William Carver, who leave behind 106 descendants.
Page 6 has reports from "America" with datelines of Boston, New York and Philadelphia on the arrival of troops from England, including: "...General Amherst came to town from Albany...eight compan... See More
Civil Rights leader James Farmer death...
Item #695910
July 10, 1999
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 10, 1999
* James Farmer death (first report)_
* Civil rights activist movement leader
* Partnered with Martin Luther King Jr.
The front page has a small one column photo of James Farmer with brief text. (see) The top of page 15 has a two column heading: "James S. Farmer; Was Top Civil Rights Leader" with photo showing Farmer with MLK.
Complete with all se... See More
Death of Muddy Waters...
Item #695749
May 01, 1983
DETROIT FREE PRESS, May 1, 1983
* Muddy Waters death
* American blues singer
The front page has a one column photo with heading: "Waters, Balanchine die" The back page of section F has a small one column heading: "Blues music king Muddy Waters dies" (see)
Complete with all sections (60+ pages), nice condition.... See More
1912 Floyd Allen gang... Hillsville, Virginia...
Item #695680
March 21, 1912
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, March 21, 1912
* Floyd Allen clan - gang
* Hillsville VA Virginia
* Courthouse shootout
The top of the front page has a three column heading: "ALLEN GANG SAY THEY WILL FIGHT TO DEATH" with blurry photos of the courthouse and Judge Massie with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very... See More
Death of Natalie Wood in a L.A. paper...
Item #695665
November 30, 1981
SUN-TIMES, Chicago, November 30, 1981
* Natalie Wood death (1st report)
* American film & T.V. actress
The front page has a banner heading: "Actress Natalie Wood drowns off Catalina" with small photo of Wood. (see) First report coverage continues on page 4 with another banner heading and three related photos.
Complete with 96 pages, tabloid size, small "55c" stamp j... See More
Elsa Einstein death... wife and cousin of Albert...
Item #695647
December 22, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 22, 1936
* Elsa Einstein death
* Wife & cousin of Albert
The top of page 27 has a one column heading: "MRS. EINSTEIN DIES; WIFE OF SCIENTIST" with subheads and photo. First report coverage of the death of Elsa Einstein, second wife and first cousin of Albert Einstein.
Complete with all 56 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on ve... See More
1933 Calvin Coolidge burial...
Item #695644
January 08, 1933
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, January 8, 1933
* President Calvin Coolidge death - burial
The front page has a nice banner headline: "COOL;IDGE LIES IN HOME HILLS" with subheads. Related photos on pages 2 & 3. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 20 pages, rag edition in gre... See More
Early from Honolulu, Hawaii...
Item #695583
October 22, 1884
HAWAIIAN GAZETTE, Honolulu, Hawaii, Oct. 22, 1884 Nineteenth century newspapers from Hawaii are very uncommon and therefore very desirable among collectors. Here is such an issue from what is now the capital city of Hawaii, and from when Hawaii was known as the Kingdom of Hawaii.
All columns on page 2 are black-bordered for the death of Mrs. C. R. Bishop. She was of the royal family of... See More
Captain John Owen Donaldson death....
Item #695560
September 08, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 8, 1930
* Captain John Owen Donaldson
* World War I flying ace
* Airplane stunting death
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Capt. J. O. Donaldson, War Ace and President Of Newark Air Service, Killed in Stunt Flying" (see) First report coverage on the death of World War I flying ace, John Owen Donaldson. Always nice to have no... See More
Richard Ramirez "Night Stalker" death sentence…
Item #695554
November 08, 1989
THE HAYS DAILY NEWS. Kansas, Nov. 8, 1989
* Serial killer & rapist Richard Ramirez
* Los Angeles area home invasion predator
* "Night Stalker" sentenced to death
The bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "Ramirez, sentenced to death, says Lucifer will avenge him" (see)
Complete with 26 pages, address label within the masthead, nice condition.... See More
Plane crashes into the Empire State Building...
Item #695535
July 30, 1945
NEW YORK POST, July 30, 1945
* B-25 Mitchell bomber crash
* Empire State Building
* Betty Lou Oliver miracle fall
The front page has a heading: "EMPIRE STATE CRASH PROBED"
Page 5 has a three column heading: "Army Investigating Empire State Crash; Sailor's Body Found" with 2 related photos.
Also of interest is a four column heading on the same page: "The... See More
1874 David Livingstone's funeral - interment...
Item #695523
April 20, 1874
THE NEW YORK HERALD, April 20, 1874
* David Livingstone death - funeral
* Interment at Westminster Abbey
* Scottish African explorer - physician
The top of the page 3 has one column headings: "THE DEAD EXPLORER" "Livingstone's Funeral In Westminster Abbey" "Royalty, Scientists and the Nation Honor the Dead" and more. (see) Also the letter to Mr. Sta... See More
1938 Karel Capek death... Czech writer....
Item #695517
December 26, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 26, 1938
* Karel Capek death (1st report)
* Czech science Fiction writer
* "War with the Newts" fame
The top of page 23 has a one column heading: "KAREL CAPEK DIES; CZECH WRITER" with subheads and photo. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not.
Other news, sport... See More
The Station nightclub fire disaster...
Item #695495
February 21, 2003
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 21, 2003
* The Station nightclub fire disaster
* Rock band White Snake concert
* West Warwick, Rhode Island
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "Nightclub Fire Toll Nears 100; Band's Pyrotechnics Ignite a Life-or-Death Rush for the Exits" with two related photos. First report coverage continues inside with a few more photos.
Contains... See More
Death of the controversial Senator Joseph McCarthy...
Item #695481
May 03, 1957
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., May 3, 1957
* Joseph McCarthy death
* U.S. Senator (Wisconsin)
The front page has a nice headline: "SEN. M'CARTHY DEAD AT 47" with subheads and photo. (see) He was noted for making claims that there were large numbers of Communists and Soviet spies and sympathizers inside the United States federal government and elsewhere. Ultimately, his tactics ... See More
1962 Air France Flight 007 disaster...
Item #695426
June 04, 1962
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass. June 4, 1962
* Air France Flight 007 disaster
* Orly Airport, Paris airplane crash
* Atlanta, Georgia tourists
The front page has a four column heading: "Probers Seek Cause Of Jetliner Crash In Which 130 Met Flaming Death" with lead-in: "Paris Tragedy Worst Single-Plane Disaster In History" with related photo. (see)
Complete with 16 pages, li... See More
Controversial Titanic survivor dies in 1940...
Item #695388
March 21, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 21, 1940
* William Ernest Carter death (1st report)
* Controversial male RMS Titanic survivor
The top of page 25 has a one column heading: "WILLIAM E. CARTER, TITANIC SURVIVOR" with subheads. (see) Mr. Carter got caught up in the finger pointing associated with being a male Titanic survivor and was forced to defend not only himself but J. Bruce Isma... See More
William Gillette death... Sherlock Holmes...
Item #695384
April 30, 1937
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 30, 1937
* William Gillette death
* American actor-manager
* Sherlock Holmes
Page 12 has a one column heading: "WM. GILLETTE, VETERAN ACTOR, DIES AT AGE OF 81" with subhead. Three related photos are on the back page. (see). First report coverage on the death of William Gillette, American actor-manager, playwright and stage manager. He was best remembe... See More
The King of England dies...
Item #695281
January 21, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 21, 1936
* Death of George V
* King of the United Kingdom
The banner headline announces: "KING GEORGE V DIES PEACEFULLY IN SLEEP; PRINCE OF WALES BECOMES EDWARD VIII" with many subheads and photo. Nice for display. Much more inside with full page pictorial which is also nice display.
Complete with 46 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.... See More
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