Rare movie prop newspaper...

COURIER EXPRESS, (no city), November 4, 1940 



* Very rare movie prop issue



We've all seen newspapers used as props in movies, typically with a headline relating to the plot of the movie. Obviously created exclusively for the production of the movie, they are quite rare and seldom come on the collector's market--particular issues from the "golden age of Hollywood".

I a... See More  

Louis D. Brandeis, first Jewish Supreme Court Justice...

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 2, 1916 



* Louis D. Brandeis takes office

* 1st Jewish Supreme Court justice



The middle of the front page has a one column head: "Brandeis Wins; Vote 47 to 22" "Senate, Divided On Party Lines, Confirms Appointment as Justice." A significant event noting the first Jewish Supreme Court justice, Louis Brandeis, being confirmed by the Senate. The ... See More  

The 1906 World Series: Chicago vs. Chicago...

* 1906 Chicago White Sox vs. Cubs

* World Series of baseball - all 6 games



EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California  A complete set of 6 issues reporting on all 6 games of  the 1906 Major League Baseball World Series. The newspapers dated October 9 thru 15, 1908 (no newspaper on Sunday).

As the photos show each issue has a front page report on the games between the Chicago Cubs and th... See More  

The beginning of the U.S. Navy's relationship with San Diego...

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, May 1, 1917  A terrific and very displayable issue on the founding era of the United States Navy's relationship with San Diego, one which has grown tremendously ever since 1917 to become the home port of the Pacific Fleet, a base composed of 13 piers, with over 24,000 military personnel and over 10,000 civilian workers.  The U.S. Navy remains a... See More  

Earliest report on McKinley's death we have offered...

THE EVENING TRIBUNE San Diego, California, Sept. 13, 1901 



* President William McKinley assassination (day of death)



This is the earliest report on the death of President McKinley we have offered in our 44 years, as he died in Buffalo, New York at 6:25 p..m., however California had a three hour time-change advantage allowing this newspaper to offer this say-day report on his death. The ... See More  

Star Wars "The Empire Strikes Back" opening...

CALENDAR SECTION (Sundays) only of the Los Angeles Times, May 18, 1980



* The Empire Strikes Back - Star Wars: Episode V

* Pre-opening day review and advertisement

* From the capital of the entertainment industry



The top of the front page of this section has a heading: "IN THE 'STAR WARS' SAGA, 'EMPIRE' STRIKES FORWARD" which is a pre-opening day review for this bl... See More  

School Bible reading unconstitutional...

THE PLAIN DEALER, Cleveland, Ohio, June 18, 1963



* Bible reading in school is banned by the Supreme Court



Although we have had several newspapers reporting this event, this is the very first issue we have seen with a banner (edge to edge) headline announcing: "SCHOOL BIBLE-READING BARRED".

Included is a subhead: "Court Voids Compulsory Prayer Also". The front page also ... See More  

First Corvette rolls off the assembly line... In a Detroit newspaper...

DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, July 1, 1953 



* Corvette begins production

* In a Detroit publication (historic)



Page 53 has a two line, two column headline: "Plastic Corvette Begins To Roll" & above this head in smaller type: "Production Line Starts". The report begins: "Chevrolet's first production model Corvette, a sports with a plastic laminated fiber glass... See More  

A very prophetic headline on next year's World Series...

ST LOUIS POST-DISPATCH - Sports Section only, Oct. 7, 1941



* St. Louis Cardinals to win 1942 World Series ?

* MLB - Major League Baseball true prediction



The banner headline reports on the just-completed 1941 World Series in which the New York Yankees were victorious over the Brooklyn Dodgers, noting a boastful St. Louis bias: "CARDS WILL TAKE CARE OF YANKEES IN 1942 WORLD SERIES"... See More  

Premiere of "Pink Floyd - The Wall", in a Los Angeles newspaper...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, September 17, 1982



* Best "Pink Floyd - The Wall" advertisement

* Grand Opening Day movie premiere

* Live-action/animated musical drama film



A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture cult classic hit "Pink Floyd - The Wall" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment indus... See More  

Full-page Tucker '48 Advertisement...

THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, February 15, 1948  This issue contains the highly desirable full-page "Tucker '48 Ad" - "Tucker Sets a New Pattern of Safety" (Part II, pg. 9).

Other news of the day is found throughout. The ad has a very light brown spot in a clear space between the top and bottom portions of the ad. The remainder of the issue appears to be complete and in... See More  

Death of actor/dancer Fred Astaire, in a Los Angeles newspaper...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 23, 1987 



* Fred Astaire death (1st report)

* Hollywood movie film actor

* American singer and dancer

* Best title to be had ?



The top of the front page features two photos of iconic film star & dancer Fred Astaire,  beneath which is a two column head: "Fred Astaire, Movies' Greatest Dancer, Dies" with subhead: "Master of Style, Ele... See More  

Donald Trump marries Meania Knauss....

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 23, 2005



* Donald Trump gets married for the 3rd time

* Melania Knauss - Slovene-born fashion model



The top of page 26 has a three column heading: "Lavish Wedding Bells Ring for Trump" with photo of Melania in a limo. First report coverage here and from probably one of the most liberal cities/counties in America. I'm sure not many of these issues exist ... See More  

Andrew Phillip Cunanan's death... serial killer of gay men...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 25, 1997 (1st 5 sections)



* Serial killer Andrew Phillip Cunanan takes his own life

* Had targeted wealthy and/or famous gay men

* Italian designer Giovanni Versace was last victim



The front page has considerable coverage telling of the death of serial killer Andrew Phillip Cunanan, who had been targeting wealthy and/or famous homosexual men. The last person he murd... See More  

Babe Ruth catches a baseball from airplane....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 23, 1926



* Babe Ruth catches baseball from airplane

* New York Yankees - major league baseball



Near the bottom of the front is a two column heading: "Babe Ruth Catches Ball From Airplane; Seventh Attempt Gives Him World's Record" (see) A nice curiosity on Ruth that probably was only reported in a NYC publication. Nice to have in this famous title. Rare... See More  

Jake Lingle assassination...

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 10, 1930



* Jake Lingle assassination (1st report)

* Chicago Tribune reporter

* Al 'Scarface Capone - Gangsters

* Best title to be had (very rare as such)



The front page has a great banner headline: "OFFER $30,000 FOR ASSASSIN" with subheads that include: "GUNMAN SLAYS ALFRED LINGLE IN I. C. SUBWAY" Nice for display. Lengthy first report ... See More  

The original Brown Derby restaurant closes...

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  

Walt Disney receives special Oscar(s) for "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs"...

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  

Donald, Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, and several Dwarfs wish everyone a Merry Christmas - in color...

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, Final Morning Edition, December 23, 1939



* Several Disney Characters wish everyone a Merry Christmas...

* Donald, Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, 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, Minnie, Pluto, and several... See More  

Oscar Strauss... First Jew selected for Presidential Cabinet...

WELLSVILLE DAILY REPORTER, New York, October 24, 1906 



* Oscar Strauss (politician)

* 1st Jew in presidential cabinet

* Jewish - Judaica - Hebrew



The front page has the 2-line, 2-column heading: "SEVERAL CHANGES IN THE CABINET," followed by the mention of Oscar Strauss - who was the first Jew (excluding Judah Benjamin who served in the Cabinet of the Confederacy). The covera... See More  

Seccession Bill passed...

Jewish refugee vessel, Exodus 1947, seized by British...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 19, 1947



* Exodus 1947 - Jewish refuge vessel boarded - 3 killed

* Presidential Succession Act of 1947



The front page has: "3 Slain on Zionist Vessel As Refugees Fight British," which continues on an inside page. Page 5 has: "SILVER ASSAILS SEIZURE - Zionist Hopes U.N. Will Not Tolerate British Action," and, "AMBUSHED BRITON SLAIN ... See More  

Two of the best Kennedy assassination issues to be had...

(2) THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Nov. 23 & 25, 1963  A terrific pair of issues on the assassination of John F. Kennedy from the city where it happened.

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.

Described separately...

First, you get the November 23, 1963 edition which is a quite rare ... See More  

America at war: The Great War Collection (eleven issues)...

THE GREAT WAR COLLECTION (11 issues) - A great opportunity for an instant collection encompassing every major "American" war from The French and Indian War through The Gulf War. You get eleven original/authentic publications (at least 9 being American newspapers), one each for:



French & Indian War, Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Mexican War, Civil War, Spanish-American War, World... See More  

The development of television...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 23, 1926 



* First television transmission

* John Logie Baird



On the website: "Television History - The first 75 Years" is found: "On January 23, 1926, John Logie Baird (of Scotland) gave the world's first public demonstration of a mechanical television apparatus to approximately 40 members of the Royal Institution at his laboratory on Frit... See More  

The very beginning of a legendary stadium...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 6, 1921 



* Original Yankee Stadium is born

* "The House That Ruth Built"

* Site officially picked



Perhaps it would only be in a New York City newspaper that one would find such great reporting on the very beginning  of what would become a legendary facility: Yankee Stadium.  The top of page 20 has column heads: "YANKEES TO BUILD ST... See More