1943 Battle of Tripoli... WWII...
Item #693006
January 23, 1943
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Jan. 23, 1943
* Battle of Tripoli - Tripolitania - Libya
* Field Marshall Erwin Rommel defeat
* Afrika Korps vs. British 8th Army
The front page has a nice banner headline: "TRIPOLI IN GRASP OF ALLIES; ROMMEL FLEES INTO TUNISIA" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Other World War II reporting.
Complete with 24 pages, light toning and a little wear at t... See More
Rehmeyer's Hollow murder... Witchcraft...
Item #692997
January 10, 1929
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, January 10, 1929
* Rehmeyer's (Hex) Hollow Murder
* York, Pennsylvania - John Blymire
The front page has a one column heading: "WITCH MURDER TRIAL OF BOY, 14 BEGINS IN YORK" with subhead. (see)
Complete with 30 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, a few small binding slits along the spine, generally nice... See More
Procession to Westminster Hall in 1672 - Hilary Term begins...
Item #692957
January 27, 1672
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Jan. 27, 1672 (Julian Calendar)
* Procession to Westminster Hall
* The beginning of the Hilary Term
The back of the leaf has a nice article providing details regarding the Procession to Westminster Hall (Parliament, England) to begin the Hilary Term (so named because the feast day of St Hilary of Poitiers occurs during this academic/legal term). See images ... See More
Matagorda Peninsula expedition... Texas...
Item #692926
January 23, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 23, 1864 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "Important From the Gulf", "The Expedition to the Matagorda Peninsula", "The Granite City Shells the Rebels & Scatters Them", "Meade's Army", "General Kelley's Dept.", and more.
Other Civil War related reporting is found throughout.
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Manuel Noriega surrenders to the U.S....
Item #692925
January 04, 1990
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 4, 1990
* Panamanian dictator Manual Noriega
* Surrenders to the United States military
The front page has a banner headline: "Noriega Surrenders to U.S.; He Leaves Embassy and Is Flown to Florida for Trial" with subhead and two related photos. Nice for display. (see) More on the inside pages.
Complete 1st section with 30 pages, nice condition.... See More
Jews to build a synagogue in Corsica...
Item #692894
January 14, 1768
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 14, 1768
* Jews - Jewish - Judaica
The back page has an: "Extract of a Letter from New York" which mentions that the governor of Turks Island: "...lately agreed to lay such heavy taxes on the rest of the inhabitants that many of the settlers are determined to leave the place." And also a report from Corsica states: "...that... See More
News from America...
Item #692891
January 09, 1768
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 9, 1768 Page 6 has reports headed: "America" with news from Philadelphia, Boston, and Newport, the latter reporting an attack by Indians. The Boston report mentions the salaries of the governors of New York & Mass at 2500 pounds sterling and the governor of New Hampshire at 1000 pounds sterling, plus more.
Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 1/4 inches... See More
"The Skipper" Alan Hale, Jr. death...
Item #692883
January 03, 1990
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 3, 1990
* "The Skipper" Alan Hale Jr. death
* Gilligan's Island sitcom show
The front page has a two column heading: "'Gilligan' Skipper Alan Hale Dies" with photo. (see) Nice to have from the capital of the entertainment industry and the city where he died.
Complete with all section (80+ pages), nice condition.... See More
1943 siege of Leningrad is broken...
Item #692832
January 19, 1943
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, January 19, 1943
* Siege of Leningrad broken (1st report)
* German - Nazi blockade break
* Operation Iskra - Saint Petersburg
Under: "The European War Fronts" is a three column heading: "Russ Breaks Leningrad Siege" with small map. (see) First report coverage on the Leningrad blockade finally being broken.
Complete with 22 pages, light toning a... See More
Uncle Sam political cartoon... Georgia Bulldogs coached by Pop Warner...
Item #692811
January 02, 1897
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 2, 1897
* Early Georgia Bulldogs college football
* Their 1st undefeated season - Pop Warner
The front page has a full page political cartoon which includes Uncle Sam by W. A. Rogers titled: "Getting Monotonous". Two full pages with many photos of: 'The Revolt in the Philippine Is., Scenes in Manila'. One-third pg: 'Bird'... See More
Battle of Luzon begins in 1945...
Item #692781
January 10, 1945
THE DETROIT FREED PRESS, January 10, 1945
* Battle of Luzon begins
* Gen. Douglas MacArthur
* Pacific Theater of Operations
* Lingayen Gulf
The front page has a nice banner headline: "YANKS LAND ON LUZON; 4 Lingayen Beachheads Won; Loss Light" with subheads and two related maps. Nice for display.
Complete with 18 pages, light toning and some wear at the margins, generally... See More
1939 Alligator Amphibious Tank... Period ads...
Item #692688
January 25, 1941
LIBERTY magazine, New York, Jan. 25, 1941 The color cover has a full color illustration of a military tank which is captioned: "Uncle Sam's Amazing Seagoing Tank", which includes a corresponding double page article. Additional articles and period advertising are found throughout. See images for details.
Complete in 64 pages, disbound with a bit of roughness at the left spi... See More
Jeffrey Dahmer pleads guilty... serial killer...
Item #692687
January 14, 1992
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 14, 1992
* Jeffrey Dahmer pleads guilty but insane
* Serial killer and sex offender
* Rape, murder & dismemberment
Page 16 has a one column heading: "Dahmer Pleads Guilty but Insane in Serial Slayings". (see) The bottom of the front page has a small photo of Dahmer with brief text. (see)
Complete with all sections (100+ pages), nice condition.... See More
Latest reports on the Civil War...
Item #692609
January 12, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 12, 1864 Among the front page column heads are: "The War Inn Virginia" "Capture of the Guerrilla McCown, and Three of his Men" "Department of the South" "The Bombardment of Charleston Continues--The Hotels all Closed" "News From Washington" "From Fortress Monroe" and more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed (... See More
1860 Famous Charles Dickens Magazine...
Item #692554
ALL THE YEAR ROUND, London, 1860 This was a Victorian weekly literary publication founded and owned by Charles Dickens, published from 1859 to 1895. Edited by Dickens, it was the direct successor to his previous publication "Household Words", abandoned due to differences with his former publisher. It hosted the serialization of many prominent novels and after Dickens' death
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News from "Carolina" and Nova Scotia...
Item #692527
January 03, 1785
THE MORNING POST, & DAILY ADVERTISER, London, Jan. 3, 1785 Page 2 has an: "Extract of a Letter from New Brunswick, in [North] Carolina" which is a case of brutality. Then: "American News" which is actually a report of a speech by the governor of Nova Scotia at Halifax, with the response from the Assembly.
Four pages, partial red tax stamp on the front page, good cond... See More
Lengthy on Lincoln taking center stage on the debate regarding the Mexican War...
Item #692511
January 15, 1848
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., January 15, 1848 The front page page has an uncommonly lengthy report on Lincoln speaking in the House of Representatives questioning President Polk's judgement on entering and prosecuting the Mexican War.
This Lincoln report takes fully 2 1/2 columns. Portions include: "...Mr. LINCOLN, of Ill. said that without wasting the time o
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This Lincoln report takes fully 2 1/2 columns. Portions include: "...Mr. LINCOLN, of Ill. said that without wasting the time o
Lengthy on Lincoln taking center stage on the debate regarding the Mexican War...
Item #692510
January 20, 1848
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., January 20, 1848 The back page has an uncommonly lengthy report on Lincoln speaking in the House of Representatives questioning President Polk's judgement on entering and prosecuting the Mexican War.
This Lincoln report takes fully 2 1/2 columns. Portions include: "...Mr. LINCOLN, of Ill. said that without wasting the time of the commit
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This Lincoln report takes fully 2 1/2 columns. Portions include: "...Mr. LINCOLN, of Ill. said that without wasting the time of the commit
From 1872 Red Bluff, California...
Item #692306
January 20, 1872
THE SENTINEL, Red Bluff, California, Jan. 20, 1872
* Rare Old west title
This is from 4 years before the city would be incorporated. Located in Northern California, there is much news of the day both local & national. Many advertisements as well.
Complete in 4 pages, nice condition.
Dolly Sinatra killed in 1977....
Item #692304
January 07, 1977
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 7, 1977
* Iconic singer & Actor Frank Sinatra
* Dolly Sinatra killed in airplane crash
The front page has a banner headline: "Sinatra's Mother on Lost Jet" with subhead and related photo. (see) Great to have from the home of the entertainment industry, rare as such.
Complete with all sections (100+ pages), nice condition.
wikipedia notes: On Jan... See More
Rumrunner Larry Fay assassination....
Item #692108
January 02, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 2, 1933
* Rumrunner Larry Fay killed
* Prohibition era rum-running
* NYC bootlegger - gangster
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "LARRY FAY IS SLAIN IN HIS NIGHT CLUB; DOORMAN IS HUNTED" with subheads. (see) Lengthy first report coverage continues on page 3 with photo and list of his prior offenses.
Other news, sports and advertiseme... See More
USC Rose Bowl in 1933...
Item #692107
January 03, 1933
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., January 3, 1933
* Rose Bowl college football game
* USC Trojans vs. Pittsburgh Panthers
The front page has a two column heading: "Trojans Beat Pitt, 35 to 0 in Rose Tournament" with subhead. First report coverage continues in the sports section with small photo of Dick Barber and lineups.
Complete with 16 pages, light toning and minor wear at the ma... See More
Seabiscuit jockey George Woolf killed...
Item #691891
January 05, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 5, 1946
* Race horse jockey George Woolf killed
* Thoroughbred racehorse Seabiscuit fame
The top of page 9 has a one column heading: "JOCKEY WOOLF, 36, DIES AFTER FALL" with subheads and photo of Woolf. (see)
Complete with all 26 pages, rag edition in great condition.
Wilmington, North Carolina...
Item #691791
January 07, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Jan. 7, 1865 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "From Gen. Sherman's Army" "From Virginia--The Expedition Against Wilmington--Why It Failed" "Proposed Relief for the Savannah Sufferers" "Death of Soldiers in the Hospitals in & About New York" and much more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed (desired), ... See More
1864 Tazewell, Tennessee...
Item #691781
January 20, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 20, 1864
* Tazewell, Tennessee TN
* Moorefield, West Virginia
Among the front page column headlines on the Civil War are: "The War In West Virginia" "The Affairs at Moorefield and Allegheny Junction-Negro Soldiers..." "The War In Tennessee" "A Skirmish Near Tazewell..." "Interesting From New Orleans" "... See More
John S. Mosby... Capture of Madisonville...
Item #691779
January 21, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 21, 1864 Among the front page column headlines on the Civil War are: "Details of the Late Repulse of Mosby's Guerrillas" "Capture of the Town of Madisonville" "Department Of North Carolina" "The Oath of Allegiance in the Senate" "Endorsement of President Lincoln--The Steamer Gen. Meigs" and more.
Eight pages, never b... See More
"The Swedish Intelligencer" by Butter and Bourne...
Item #691742
January 01, 1633
THE SWEDISH INTELLIGENCER, "The Third Part" as well as: "The Fourth Part", London, 1633
* Very rare 17th century periodical
* Publisher Nathaniel Butter
A very rare newsbook by the famed publishing team of Nathaniel Butter and Nicholas Bourne who are credited with being the founders of the English language periodical format, having published: "The Continuatio... See More
Troubles between coal miners and mine owners...
Item #691738
January 18, 1874
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 18, 1874 The front page has nearly an entire column taken up with: "The Coal Miners" "Meeting at Wilkes Barre, Penna.--The Operators Refuse to Grant an Advance of Wages". This is a lengthy report on the growing conflicts between the miners and the mine owners. It would come to more of a head a few years later with the Mollie Maguire's.
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Susan B. Anthony heads the national convention...
Item #691737
January 16, 1874
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 16, 1874 The front page has an article headed: "Woman Suffrage" "Meeting of the National Convention In Washington" which was presided over by Susan B. Anthony. There is also mention of Elizabeth Cady Stanton among other suffragists leaders.
There are several mentions of Susan B. Anthony in her role as leading the proceedings.
Eight pages, four bindi... See More
1942 Carrier USS Hornet sinking....
Item #691732
January 12, 1943
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Jan. 12, 1943
* USS Aircraft Carrier Hornet sinking
* Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands
* Doolittle Raid & Battle of Midway fame
The front page has a nice banner headline: "BARE CARRIER HORNET'S LOSS" with subheads and photo. Another related photo is on the back page. (see) This sinking actually happened a few months earlier but was not made public ... See More
1928 Mount Morris Michigan girl murder...
Item #691692
January 13, 1928
THE DETROIT NEWS, Jan. 13, 1928
* 5 year old girl Dorothy Schneider w/ photos
* Mount Morris, Michigan kidnapping & murder
* Slayer suspect Adolph Hotelling arrest ?
The front page has a displayable banner headline: "SUSPECT HELD AT FLINT IN SLAYING OF GIRL, 5" with subheads and related pictorial.
Complete with 48 pages, light toning and a some wear at the margins, a few bin... See More
Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Timothy Leary - Fred McDarrah photography...
Item #691602
January 11, 1973
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Jan. 11, 1973
* Notable photos of Bob Dylan, The Beatles, & Timothy Leary
* All part of the Fred McDarrah Collection
* Renowned photographer for the Village Voice
The front page has 5 notable photos from the Fred McDarrah Collection, which were on display at the Soho Photo Gallery in New York City. Fred McDarrah was a lon... See More
Ronald Reagan is inaugurated... Hostages are released...
Item #691566
January 20, 1981
LOS ANGELES TIMES, January 20, 1981
* Ronald Reagan inauguration
* Iran hostage crisis ends
Banner headlines on the front page announces: "The Hostages Fly to Freedom & "Reagan Takes Office, Asks 'National renewal'" with a few related subheads and 2 photos. (see) More on the following pages.
Complete 1st section only with all 24 pages, nice condition.
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Closing items on the Mexican War... On annexing Texas to the Union...
Item #691550
January 26, 1848
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 26, 1848
* Mexican War closing events
* re. Annexation of Texas
Page 2 includes: "Extract from Mr. Benton's Bill to Provide for the Annexation of Texas to the United States". This is followed by a letter datelined from the "Hermitage, Sept. 4, 1836" signed by Andrew Jackson concerning Sam Houston as the lea... See More
Discounted Harper's Weekly illustrated... 1866-1899...
Item #691518
January 01, 1866
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, 1866-1899
* Great for gift-giving at a highly discounted price
* Wonderful way to introduce someone to the hobby
* Authentic 19th century newspaper
** (please do not request a specific date) **
An authentic issue of this famous illustrated newspaper selected by our staff and guaranteed to be complete (16 pages), in good condition, and to contain a variety ... See More
Latest from the Mexican War...
Item #691485
January 17, 1848
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 17, 1848 The front page has much concerning: "The Army Court Martial" of Col. Fremont. The back page has; "Late From Mexico" with several subheads including: "Destination of Troops" "Reorganization of the Mexican Army" Also: "...a Copy of the General Orders...lately issued by Gen. Scott".
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When Abraham Lincoln was an unknown...
Item #691484
January 20, 1848
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 20, 1848 This newspaper contains on pages 1 and 4 reports from the: "House of Representatives" with mention of Abraham Lincoln.
The ftpg. has a lengthy address by Mr. Jamison which mentions in part: "...The gentleman from Illinois, from the Hardin and Baker district, (Mr. Lincoln,) took a strange position before the America... See More
Franklin D. Roosevelt's 2nd inauguration...
Item #691425
January 21, 1937
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 21, 1937 The top of the front page has a five column headline: "ROOSEVELT PLEDGES WARFARE AGAINST POVERTY, BROADER AID FOR 'THOSE WHO HAVE TOO LITTLE'; THRONGS SEE INAUGURATION IN PELTING RAIN" with many subheads and a photo showing Roosevelt taking the oath of office.
The front page also has: "The Inaugural Address" which carries o... See More
Hitler's New Year's Proclamation to his people...
Item #691416
January 02, 1942
EVENING PRESS, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Jan. 2, 1942
* Rare German occupation publication
* Adolph Hitler's new year proclamation
A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.
The front page is dominated by: "FUEHRER'S NEW YEAR PROCLAMATION TO HIS PEOPLE" "... See More
Nazi magazine: Hitler on the cover...
Item #691415
January 31, 1942
KAROLLE, Wochenschrift Fur Unterhaltung, Wissen, Lebensfreude, Germany, Jan. 31, 1942 A Nazi-era newspaper which translates to: "CAROLE, A Weekly Magazine for entertainment, Knowledge, Joy of Life".
The front page features of photo of Adolf Hitler. A wealth of German propaganda within with many photos.
Complete in 16 pages, 13 1/2 by 10 1/4 inches, nice condition.
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Complete in 16 pages, 13 1/2 by 10 1/4 inches, nice condition.
Ford Motor Company going public in 1956...
Item #691408
January 17, 1956
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Jan. 17, 1956
* Ford Motor Company going public (eve)
* New York Stock Market Exchange
The top of the front page has a six column heading: "Ford Reveals Stock Price Today" with subheads: "Secret Price Set On Ford Stock" "Announcement Due Today; Shares Go on Sale Wednesday" (see) Coverage on the Ford Motor Company going public the followi... See More
Early 1932 Notre Dame basketball win...
Item #691330
January 01, 1932
SECTION TWO (Sports) only of the Chicago Daily Tribune, Jan. 1, 1932
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish basketball
* Early game vs. Northwestern Wildcats
* Nice headline for display - Moose Krause
The front page of this section has a nice banner headline: "NOTRE DAME WHIPS NORTHWESTERN, 22 TO 21" with subheads and related photo. (see) Nice for display.
Complete section 2 only with 12 p... See More
Babe Ruth Rejects Yankees Salary In 1932...
Item #691219
January 15, 1932
SECTION II (sports) only of the Chicago Daily Tribune, January 15, 1932
* George Herman Ruth
* Babe Ruth's salary
* New York Yankees
* Colonel Ruppert
The front page of this section has a two column heading: "Ruth Rejects $70,000 for Season; Asks 2 Year Contract" with photo. (see)
Complete section II only with 10 pages, rag edition in nice cond... See More
Election of the very first woman Senator...
Item #691216
January 13, 1932
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE January 13, 1932
* Hattie Wyatt Caraway
* 1st Woman U.S. Senator elected
* Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.
* United States Supreme Court Justice
* Announces retirement
Page 4 has a significant report on the feminist movement, announcing the election of the very first woman Untied States senator with a one column photo and heading: "Elected Senator".
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* Hattie Wyatt Caraway
* 1st Woman U.S. Senator elected
* Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.
* United States Supreme Court Justice
* Announces retirement
Page 4 has a significant report on the feminist movement, announcing the election of the very first woman Untied States senator with a one column photo and heading: "Elected Senator".
1932 Trenton, Tennessee tornado... Rice family...
Item #691213
January 15, 1932
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Jan. 15, 1932
* Trenton , Gibson County, Tennessee
* Rice family tornado disaster
The front page has a one column heading: "Tornado Kills 8 In One Family; Five Are Injured" (see) Includes the names of the victims within the Rice family. 10 of this family would have been killed by this storm.
Complete 1st section only with 22 pages, rag edition in very nice... See More
Shanghai Incident China of 1932....
Item #691206
January 28, 1932
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Jan. 28, 1932
* January 28 Incident
* Shanghai, China
* Japanese offensive
The top of the front page has a nice banner headline: "TOKIO ORDER: TAKE SHANGHAI" with subheads. a few related photos on the back page. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete with 30 pages, rag edition in great condition. A... See More
Young Brothers Massacre.... Brookline, Missouri...
Item #691204
January 04, 1932
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, January 4, 1932
* Young Brothers Massacre
* Brookline, Missouri - Public enemy era
* The Ozarks Mountains - police killings
The front page has a great banner headline: "SLAYERS OF SIX DODGE POSSE" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Four related photos and banner heading are on the back page.
Complete with 34 pages, rag edition in very nice condi... See More
John F. Kennedy is inaugurated...
Item #691193
January 20, 1961
WILLIAMSPORT SUN-GAZETTE, Pennsylvania, Jan. 20, 1961
* John F. Kennedy inauguration (JFK)
This is a same-day report on Kennedy's inauguration, with banner headline: "Kennedy Becomes President Today" with various related subheads and a photo of John F. Kennedy taking the oath of office.
Complete inn 14 pages but one interior leaf is damaged. Otherwise nice condition.... See More
1929 "Question Mark" airplane endurance flight....
Item #691142
January 03, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, January 3, 1929
* "Question Mark" (aircraft) Fokker airplane
* United States Army aviators
* Los Angeles Metropolitan Field
* Record endurance flight - Aerial refueling
The front page has a nice banner headline: "REFUEL IN AIR; UP 40 HOURS" with subhead. Nice for display.
Complete with all 44 pages rag edition in nice condition.... See More
Death of President Calvin Coolidge...
Item #691053
January 06, 1933
NEWPORT HERALD, Rhode Island, Jan. 6, 1933
* President Calvin Coolidge death (1st report)
* 30th president of the United States of America
The front page banner headline announces: "NATION SHOCKED BY DEATH OF COOLIDGE" with several subheads including: "President Hoover Issues Proclamation Calling For Month of Mourning". Also a photo captioned: "Calvin Coolidge... See More
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