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The very beginning of a legendary stadium...
Item #646856
February 06, 1921
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
Review & premiere of "American Pop", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #646468
February 13, 1981
LOS ANGELES TIMES, February 13, 1981
* Best "American Pop" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Adult animated musical drama cult classic
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture cult classic hit "American Pop" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry -... See More
Cinderella...
Item #646115
February 23, 1950
NEW YORK TIMES, February 23, 1950
* The movie "Cinderella"
* Walt Disney animated cartoon
* Opening day movie review
Page 33 has a review of the new movie by the Disney Studios titled, "Cinderella", which has gone on to become one of the all-time classics in cinematic history.
The review is headed: "Walt Disney's Feature Length 'Cinderella' at th... See More
Review & premiere of "Heavy Metal", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #645802
August 07, 1981
LOS ANGELES TIMES, August 7, 1981
* Best "Heavy Metal" film advertisement & review
* Grand Opening Day premiere of this adult animated sci-fantasy cult classic
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture cult classic hit "Heavy Metal" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - t... See More
2nd week of "The Shining"...
Review & premiere of "Airplane", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #645774
July 02, 1980
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 2, 1980
* Best "Airplane" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Satirical parody - Leslie Nielsen
* Great ad for "The Shining"
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Airplane" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment indu... See More
Los Angeles lakers finally defeat the Boston Celtics to win 1985 NBA finals...
Item #645289
June 10, 1985
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 10-12, 1985 (3-issue set)
* The L.A. Lakers beat the Boston Celtics to win the NBA basketball title
* The Lakers finally bury the Garden Ghost
* Hometown (Los Angeles) newspaper
The win, the parade, the presentation: After decades of futility, the front page has: "Lakers Defeat Celtics for Title; Parade Tuesday", which tells of the Los Angeles Lakers defea... See More
Eric Dickerson breaks O.J. Simpson's record...
Item #645165
December 10, 1984
LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 10, 1984
* Eric Dickerson breaks O.J Simpson's record
* Single season rushing yards - Los Angeles Rams
* NFL football
The front page of the sport's section has a banner headline: "Eric the Great Gains 2,007, Eclipsing O.J." with subheads two related photos and stat graph. More inside. First report coverage on running back Eric Dickerson breaki... See More
On creating the Boy Scouts of America...
Item #644907
November 16, 1910
FITCHBURG DAILY SENTINEL, Massachusetts, Nov. 16, 1910 The ftpg. has over half a column report on what was the early organization of the Boy Scouts of America, and from the year of its founding. Heads: "DETAILED PLANS OF BOY SCOUTS" "Full Explanation of the Objects of the Movement and Its General Organization". It begins: "The following interesting information in reg... See More
Death of the famed Groucho Marx...
Item #644542
August 20, 1977
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 20, 1977
* Groucho Marx death (1st report)
* American comedian & film star
* It is BEST to have reports from the city where an event occurred
The headline announces: "GROUCHO MARX DIES" which includes a photo of him in the headline as well (see). The subhead: "Kept Them Laughing 65 Years". Great to have this report in a Los Angele... See More
Death of Joan Crawford in a L.A. paper...
Item #644483
May 11, 1977
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 11, 1977
* Joan Crawford death (1st report)
* Hollywood film - movie actress
* Best title to be had ?
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Joan Crawford, One of Last Film Queens, Dies" with photo. (see) Much more on page 3. Nice to have this death report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
Complete 1st sect... See More
A newspaper created as a prop for a movie...
Item #630907
August 14, 1945
RECORD HERALD, no date nor city listed: a completely "generic" newspaper. This is an interesting movie-prop newspaper, a creation by the movie industry as it was a scene in a movie which obviously related to the end of World War II. We do not know in which movie this newspaper was a prop.
Four pages, very nice condition.
Soviets shock the world: Sputnik is launched...
Item #608572
October 05, 1957
MIRROR NEWS, Los Angeles, October 5, 1957
* Sputnik 1 (1st report)
* World's 1st orbiting artificial satellite
* Space race begins
A very significant report in the space race, with a banner head reading: "RUSS 'MOON' SECRET CODE BAFFLES U.S." with a related diagram showing the track of Sputnik.
This event shocked the American scientific community and sufficient... See More
America at war: The Great War Collection (eleven issues)...
Item #604844
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 ... See More
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Two of the best Kennedy assassination issues to be had....
Item #602952
November 23, 1963
(2) Here is a terrific pair of issues Nov. 23 & 25, 1963) 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 with a first report ... See More
World War I... Twenty-Five issues...
Item #600629
(25) A 25 issue lot of authentic newspapers from World War I, dated from May, 1917 through November, 1918. All are complete and are typically pulpish/fragile - as is the norm for the period. Please note the S&H cost, as this lot will be quite heavy.
This item is not eligible for free shipping.
The Wright brothers fly... A nice first report...
Item #177848
January 02, 1904
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 2, 1904 The significance of this issue is the lengthier-than-most report on page 10 headed: "A Flying-Machine That Flies" which is the great and very historic report of the first successful flight of the Wright brothers at Kitty Hawk.
The article begins with a cautious note: "Stories of flying machines that fly are to be received w... See More
Mark Twain's death... Special issue...
Item #177847
April 30, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 30, 1910 The prime content within this issue is the content related to the life and death of Mark Twain. The front page has: "Mark Twain: 1835-1910". Several pages include text and prints related to his life and work (see images). The issue also contains: "A Diana of Africa", The First LAdy On South Africa"... See More
Southampton golf...
James Montgomery Flagg print...
Item #177843
January 22, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 22, 1910 This issue contains the wonderful double page centerfold print, "Their Daughter's Voice", by James Montgomery Flagg (has two small staple marks from being bound). Another print of note is, "You've Got To Cut Loose, Mr. President, If You Ever Expect To Reach The Top", by E.W. Kemble. Two pages are dedicate... See More
Indianapolis Motor Speedway... Orville & Wilbur Wright...
Item #177842
August 14, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Aug. 14, 1909 The prime content within this issue is the page 7 and 8 article with prints: "How the Wrights Made Good - The Story Of Their Successful Flight With A Passenger At Fort Myer, Virginia, Which Fulfilled The Government Test And Provided The Practical Value of The Aeroplane" (see). Of additional significance is the article (with prints) regar... See More
The Korean War...
Item #565165
Lot of 25 complete issues, with various American titles, containing front page Korean War news and Headlines; mostly 1st rate. All issues are complete and are suitable for framing.
This item is not eligible for free shipping.
Death of Beatle John Lennon, in a Liverpool newspaper...
Item #562757
December 09, 1980
LIVERPOOL ECHO, England, December 9, 1980 Few could argue for a more desirable and scarce newspaper on the death of John Lennon than this, his hometown newspaper.
To anyone who grew up on the 1960's the death of Beatle John Lennon was a tragic event and the end of an era. Reports of his death are desired by collectors of many interests and are more rare than assassination reports of J.F... See More
America At War...
The Great War Collection (Eleven issues)...
Item #561531
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 ... See More
This item is not eligible for free shipping.
Item #559408
November 23, 1963
THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Nov. 23, 1963 A quite rare & extremely desirable newspaper with a first report on John F. Kennedy's assassination, from the city where it happened.
The two line bold banner headline proclaims: "KENNEDY SLAIN ON DALLAS STREET" with subhead: "Johnson Becomes President", plus a rather large photo of "John F. Kennedy" and a smal
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The two line bold banner headline proclaims: "KENNEDY SLAIN ON DALLAS STREET" with subhead: "Johnson Becomes President", plus a rather large photo of "John F. Kennedy" and a smal
"Titanic" sunk.... "Carpathia" with "Titanic" survivors....
Item #177655
April 27, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 27, 1912 The front page of this issue is a photo of "Some of the Pitiful Seven Hundred. A boatload of the "Titanic's" survivors just before they were succored by the 'Carpathia' ".
This issue is in two parts. The first part has an illustration of "'The Wise Custom Which Limits the President to Two Terms Regards Th... See More
"Titanic" sunk....
Item #177654
April 20, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, April 20, 1912 There is a full, color, cover page on this issue. The front page of this issue is a photo of "The Lost 'Titanic.'"
This issue is in two parts. The first part has an article of "Quarreling at the coal-bin" by Edward Hungerford and an article of "Improving the Aeroplane" by Albert S. Levino.
The second p... See More
Industrial Issue.... Suffrage...
Item #177607
May 20, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 20, 1911
The front page of this issue is a photo of "Marching on to Suffrage."
This issue has an illustration of "A Gallery of Golf Enthusiasts--I.--The Laird of Skibo" by Kemble. There are photos of "The March of 3,000 Women" and "Six Hundred Bankers from all America Consider the Newest Aspect of the Trust Question."... See More
The Death of Mark Twain....
Item #177563
May 07, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, dated May 7, 1910 The front page of this issue has a photo of "The Nation's Leading "Fan."" which shows President Taft throwing out the first ball at the Washington Nationals vs. Philadelphia Athletics game.
In this issue, there is an illustration of "Training the Cabinet Birds" by Kemble. There is an article with photos of ... See More
Cy Young, Honus Wagner, Christy Mathewson... The Wright Brothers...
Item #177517
April 10, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 10, 1909 The most noteworthy page is found towards the back of the issue: "Play Ball", which includes 16 photos of players including Cy Young, Honus Wagner, and Christy Mathewson. Yet another photo is of a group of people helping the Wright Brothers get ready for a flight.
The front page of this issue has a photo of "Mr. Harriman'... See More
San Francisco Destroyed....
Item #177389
May 05, 1906
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 5, 1906 There is a front page illustration, "The Heart of the Ruins" by Arthur Lewis and an article called "The Destruction of San Francisco" by Miriam Michelson. This issue has many full page photos of San Francisco after it is destroyed. Photos like "Looking North on Battery Street at Broadway, Showing, on the Right, The Westerly ... See More
The Wright brothers fly!
Item #177369
January 30, 1904
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 30, 1904 Near the back is an article marking perhaps the most significant development of the 20th century, that being manned flight. Note this issue is the month following the Wright brothers first flight at Kitty Hawk.
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The article is headed: "Progress of Science - The Problem of Flight" and the text includes: "...In a test
Famous issue of Wilbur Wright circling the Statue of Liberty...
Item #177129
October 09, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 9, 1909 Almost the entire front page is taken up with the famous photo captioned: "A New Kind Of Gull In New York Harbor--Wilbur Wright...made a most spectacular flight on Sept. 29th when he circled the Statue of Liberty...without mishap..." . A great & very displayable issue on early aviation. Additional prints include: "The History ... See More
Christmas prints...
Item #177126
December 14, 1901
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 14, 1901, from New York. The issue contains a fullpage illustration "The Awaking of Santa Claus" by Keller; full page "Making Up For The Part" by Rogers; full page "St. Nicholas in Russia" by Verbeck; full page colored illustration "After the Upset" by Frost; several full page and a doublepage centerfold colored illust... See More
Wall Street...
Item #177097
May 18, 1901
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 18, 1901 The frontpage cartoon is of Wall Street: "Those Lambs Were Getting Too 'Chesty'," by W.A. Rogers, and includes a related editorial article. Also included are: "The American Steel Industry," "The Elevation of Mgr. Martinelli to the Cardinalate," "The Launching of the Rival Yachts," "The Cuban Situ... See More
Inauguration issue of Williams McKinley...
Item #177087
March 09, 1901
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 9, 1901 This issue is printed in blue and orange ink. Full page illustration of President William McKinley by Hitchcock; Swearing in the Vice-President; The Record of the Administration with illustrations; The Cuban Situation; full page illustration "The Illumination on the Night of the Inauguration"; full page "The Ladies of the Administra... See More
Wilbur Wright's famous flight...
Item #177077
October 16, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 16, 1909 Full front page photo: "Wilbur Wright's Amazing Flight", shows Wright in flight over the Hudson River with New York in the background. Inside page has 3 photos relating to Wrights flight. The issue contains many other prints, news of the day, and period advertisements.
Great Christmas prints, many in color, with a displayable cover...
Item #177075
December 08, 1900
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 8, 1900 The color cover has a very displayable print showing the Wise Men on camels and noting this is the: "Christmas Number 1900".
Inside has some Christmas-themed prints including: "The Santa Claus of the Sea" "The Christmas Possum" which is by A.B. Frost; "Making Toys for the Christmas Trade" whic... See More
Mark Twain...
Item #177064
December 15, 1900
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 15, 1900 Color front page of Mark Twain; The Surprise Party to Mark Twain; Scenes on the Island of Guam; The Opening of Congress; fullpage "The National Capitols of the United States"; doublepage centerfold "A Surprise Party to Mark Twain by His Characters"; Oscar Wilde; and other news of the day. See photos for full details.
Great color illustration of Teddy Roosevelt...
Galveston devestation... coal-miners strike...
Item #177057
September 29, 1900
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 29, 1900 Front page colored illustration of Theodore Roosevelt; Hurricane at Galveston; Pennsylvania Coal-Miners Strike; doublepage centerfold of a political satire of William J. Bryan as William Tell; Launching of the Monitor "Wyoming"'; and other news of the day. See photos for full details.
Dawson, Yukon Territory, from during the Klondike gold rush...
Item #701742
June 10, 1899
THE KLONDIKE NUGGET, Dawson, Y. T., June 10, 1899 A very rare newspaper from the Yukon Territory during the period of the Klondike Gold Rush.
When gold was discovered in 1896 a stampede of prospectors headed to this region and spurred an entirely new era of romance of the West, the quest for gold, and the many hardships which caused the hopes of wealth to be dashed by many who made the ardu... See More
50 issues with World War II content...
Item #180002
WORLD WAR II -- A lot of 50 issues each with front page war headlines. Folio-size; nice for resale or for someone wishing to begin a collection. The issues may have edge tears and/or a rough left spine, but they are nice for framing and do not have loss of text.
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