From a German-occupied island...
Item #613115
May 16, 1941
THE STAR, Guernsey, Channel Islands, May 16, 1941
* Rare Nazi occupation title
This island was occupied by the Germans during World War II so all reporting is pro-Nazi propaganda, yet in English as residents were British. The front page has: "German Submarine in North Atlantic Sinks Auxiliary Cruiser of 20,000 Tons" "England Has Destroyed India - Gandhi's Reply to Am... See More
Santa Claus on the front page...
Item #612949
December 22, 1906
INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL NEWS, Scotland, Pennsylvania, Dec. 22, 1906 A nice Christmas-themed cover printed in red & green ink & featuring an early rendition of Santa Claus (see).
Eight pages, tabloid-size, nice condition.
Jewish newspaper...
Item #603621
September 19, 1958
THE AMERICAN JEWISH OUTLOOK, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Sept. 19, 1958 Obviously a Jewish-themed newspaper which has been: "Serving Pitttsburgh & the Tri-State since 1934." as noted in the masthead. Tabloid size, 16 pages, minor margin & fold wear, a few small archival mends inside, Library of Congress stamp in the upper right.
Actor Edwin Booth... Montreal, Canada...
Item #603236
May 30, 1857
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Massachusetts, May 30, 1857
* Actor Edwin Booth
* Sumo Wrestling
* Montreal, Canada
This title was formatted much like the more popular "Harper's Weekly" being tabloid-size with several pages of prints. This title actually precedes Harper's, which did not begin publication until 1857. Within this issue are prints
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* Actor Edwin Booth
* Sumo Wrestling
* Montreal, Canada
This title was formatted much like the more popular "Harper's Weekly" being tabloid-size with several pages of prints. This title actually precedes Harper's, which did not begin publication until 1857. Within this issue are prints
Brandenburg Gate is open...
Item #599386
December 23, 1989
B-Z, Berlin, Germany, December 23, 1989 A great issue on the fall of the Berlin Wall, with a banner headline proclaiming (translated): "Berlin, Rejoice!" The front page photo shows a huge crowd at the Brandenburg Gate, apparently oblivious to the rain & storm of that day, as they prepare to celebrate Christmas without the Wall.
Some very nice photos on pages 2-5, two showing r... See More
The Krag-Jorgensen rifle...
Item #597465
September 24, 1892
ARMY AND NAVY JOURNAL, New York, September 24, 1892 Advertisements within this issue include: "Bethlehem Steel Company" "Anheuser Busch Brewing Ass'n" & "Remington Typewriter" among others. See the photo for details, including additional ads.
Also inside the issue is an article "The Reunion at Washington".
A tabloid-size publication; the sub... See More
Celebrating the working class of England...
Item #595232
August 01, 1861
BRITISH WORKMAN, London, Aug., 1861 This is a fascinating paper which existed to "...promote the health, wealth, & happiness of the working classes." It carries a very graphic front page with a print of a working woman selling berries, with a very decorative border around the page (see). The page 2 article relates to the print: "The Strawberry Girl".
Four pages, tabl... See More
Rare anti-Catholic issue...
Item #587498
January 15, 1932
THE FELLOWSHIP FORUM, Washington, D.C., Jan. 15, 1932 Noted in the masthead: "A National Publication of Patriotism, Controversy and Opinion". Content notes this was an anti-Catholic newspaper. Tabloid size, nice condition.
In support of the Jewish underground resistance in Palestine...
Item #587496
December 02, 1946
PM DAILY, New York, Dec. 2, 1946
* Palestine Resistance Committee
* Jewish underground- Jews - Judaica
Page 15 has a full page advertisement headed: "Proclamation On The PALESTINE RESISTANCE -- Attention!" with the text noting this is an effort to: "...raise funds for the Active Fighters of the Palestine Resistance...The Jewish underground soldiers need help!..." w... See More
Bedford Pennsylvania & Madison Indiana in 1854...
Item #587336
July 08, 1854
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, July 8, 1854
* Bedford Pennsylvania
* Lake George New York
* Madison Indiana
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* Bedford Pennsylvania
* Lake George New York
* Madison Indiana
This title was formatted much like the more popular "Harper's Weekly" being tabloid-size with several pages of prints. This title actually precedes Harper's, which did not begin publication until 1857. Within th
Voice of the Nation of Islam...
Item #587300
April 16, 1971
MUHAMMAD SPEAKS, Chicago, Illinois, April 16, 1971 This newspaper was one of the most widely-read ever produced by an African American organization. Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad began the publication on May 1960 as a weekly publication. It was distributed nationwide by the Nation Of Islam and covered current events around the world as well as relevant news in African American commu... See More
Elway Wins Super Bowl...
Item #583733
January 26, 1998
ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS from Denver, dated January 26, 1998. Nice front page and back page (see photos below) headlines and photos of the first Super Bowl title with John Elway leading the way. More inside. A tabloid-size newspaper, in very good condition.
On the fall of the Berlin Wall...
Item #583389
January 02, 1990
BZ, Berlin, Germany, January 2, 1990
* Fall of the Berlin Wall
* Best title to have in
With the recent fall of the Berlin Wall (Nov. 9, 1989) it is not surprising that this headline: "Brandenburg Gate: The Climbing Disaster" would appear in a Berlin newspaper, as the celebration of the Germans in its fall led to injuries by jubilant citizens (see photos on inside pages).
Gr... See More
Berlin Wall falls... Berlin newspaper...
Item #583380
November 11, 1989
B.Z., Berlin, West Germany, November 11, 1989
* Historic Berlin Wall falls in Berlin newspaper
The front page features in large, dramatic fashion an historic headline: "WIR DANKEN ALLE GOTT ! " which translates to: "We All Thank God!" Among other front page reports is: "East Berlin Tears Immediately Nine Big Holes in the Wall" and more.
This newspaper is ... See More
Political content in a Baltimore title...
Item #581653
October 26, 1875
THE TRUE DEMOCRAT, Baltimore, October 26, 1875 Published by "The Young Men's Democratic Reform Committee" in support state & local reform candidates, especially the candidate for Mayor of Baltimore. Mostly political-related content. Front page has a political illustration. Tabloid-size, 4 pages, front page has some wear and dirtiness, plus a few stains, several small holes ... See More
Rare title from Boston and Chicago...
Item #575356
January 01, 1892
THE GOLDEN RULE, "The International Representative of Young People's Societies of Christian Endeavor", Boston & Chicago, 1892
* Rare title
A tabloid-size publication with primarily religious news & reports but with many advertisements as well. Sixteen pages, never bound nor trimmed, address label near the top, nice condition.... See More
President Clinton Acquitted...
Item #575042
February 13, 1999
PHILADELPHIA DAILY NEWS, Pennsylvania, February 13, 1999 This tabloid-size issue contains a full cover photo of President Clinton with the headline of "President's Day - Acquitted, Clinton says it's time to move on". Articles within the issue are "Many glad it's over" "I did it for Monica - but few believe (Linda) Tripp acted on Lewinsky's behalf"... See More
Frontpage Ad for Colt firearm . . . and more!
Item #573966
February 14, 1903
ARMY AND NAVY JOURNAL, New York, February 14, 1903 The primary feature of this issue is the displayable front page ads which include:
Colt's New Army Revolver
Remington-Lee Sporting Rifle
Bethlehem Steel Company
See the photo for details - including additional ads.
A tabloid-size publication; the subj... See More
Battle of Bull Run...
Item #567078
August 01, 1861
THE CIRCULAR, Oneida, New York, August 1, 1861 This issue contains an article titled: "National Affairs " The Defeat" which shows reports on the famous Battle of Bull Run in Manassas VA. A tabloid size newspaper from the famous Oneida Community in New York, an early "commune" in experimental living. Various religiously-themed content but a bit of reporting of news of th
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War on Iraq begins... In a military newspaper...
Item #565805
January 17, 1991
THE STARS AND STRIPES--EXTRA, "Authorized Unofficial Publication for the U.S. Armed Forces", January 17, 1991
* War of Iraq begins
* Desert Storm
* Best title to have in ?
The bold banner headline proclaims: "WAR ERUPTS" and beneath which is: "Air Armada Hammers Iraq" with further text.
The bottom half of the front page is a photo of an F-15 Eagle being ref... See More
Brandenburg Gate is open... In a Berlin newspaper!
Item #564662
December 23, 1989
B-Z, Berlin, Germany, December 23, 1989 A great issue on the fall of the Berlin Wall, with a banner headline proclaiming (translated): "Berlin, Rejoice!" The front page photo shows a huge crowd at the Brandenburg Gate, apparently oblivious to the rain & storm of that day, as they prepare to celebrate Christmas without the Wall.
Some very nice photos on pages 2-5, two showing r... See More
WWII tabloid issue...
Item #564508
June 20, 1944
DAILY TIMES, from Chicago, Illinois dated June 20, 1944. This is a tabloid-size issue with the headlines of "YANKS RACE TO GATES OF CHERBOURG!" with the coverage beginning inside the issue. This also contains other news of the day, including "U.S. fleet luring Japs into battle".
This is the complete issue in 36 pages, has an irregular spine and the margins contain a few edge... See More
WWII tabloid issue...
Item #564507
June 23, 1944
DAILY TIMES, from Chicago, Illinois dated June 23, 1944. This is a tabloid-size issue with the headlines of "Nazis Report -- RUSS OPEN BIG DRIVE!" with the coverage beginning inside the issue. This also contains other news of the day, including "TIMESman Wheeler tells Saipan battle" and "Storm kills eight".
This is the complete issue in 52 pages, has an irregular s... See More
WWII tabloid issue...
Item #564505
June 27, 1944
DAILY TIMES, from Chicago, Illinois dated June 27, 1944. This is a tabloid-size issue with the headlines of "2 COMMANDERS SEIZED IN FALL OF CHERBOURG!" with the coverage beginning inside the issue. This also contains other news of the day including "Willkie blast jolts Republican unity" and "Germans Flee Russ Armies".
This is the complete issue in 32 pages, h... See More
WWII tabloid issue...
Item #564503
June 29, 1944
DAILY TIMES, from Chicago, Illinois dated June 29, 1944. This is a tabloid-size issue with the headlines of "RUSS TRAP 22 DIVISIONS NEAR MINSK" with the coverage beginning inside the issue. This also contains other news of the day including "Dewey maps plans for his campaign".
This is the complete issue in 36 pages, has an irregular spine and the margins contain a few edge t... See More
Pope pleads...
Item #564379
June 02, 1944
DAILY TIMES, from Chicago, Illinois dated June 2, 1944. This is a tabloid-size issue with the headlines of "All-out drive begins SPARE ROME, POPE PLEADS" with the coverage beginning inside the issue. This also contains other news of the day.
This is the complete issue in 28 pages. The front and back pages are detached due to an irregular spine and the margins contain a few edge tears ... See More
War on Iraq begins... In a military newspaper...
Item #563502
January 17, 1991
THE STARS AND STRIPES--EXTRA, "Authorized Unofficial Publication for the U.S. Armed Forces", Jan. 17, 1991 The bold banner headline proclaims: "WAR ERUPTS" and beneath which is: "Air Armada Hammers Iraq" with further text. The bottom half of the ftpg. is a photo of an F-15 Eagle being refueled in Saudi Arabia.
This newspaper announces the beginning of the war o... See More
Gloria Morgan Vanderbilt... Custody trial...
Item #562905
November 23, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, November 23, 1934
* Gloria Morgan Vanderbilt
* Custody trial
This 40 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "RULING 'FANTASTIC' TO MRS. VANDERBILT", "'Robbed' By Mrs. Whitney" and more. Continues on page 7 with a two column photo of Mrs. Gloria Morgan Vanderbilt.
Other news of the day throughout. Light br... See More
Death of George Harrison in a Liverpool newspaper...
Item #562758
November 30, 2001
LIVERPOOL ECHO, England, November 30, 2001 This is the regular 52 page daily issue of this newspaper from George Harrison's hometown, the edition as sold on the streets of Liverpool the morning after his death. The ftpg. features a recent photo of Harrison with the headline: "BEATLE GEORGE IS DEAD" and various subheads. There are several reports and additional photos on the
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Heading for the moon... A communist newspaper...
Item #562451
January 03, 1969
DAILY WORLD, New York, January 3, 1969
* Edward Ted Kennedy wins Senate Majority Whip
An uncommon title, being a tabloid-size newspaper with an editorial policy which reflects the views of the Communist party. This newspaper was previously titled "The Daily Worker."
This issue has a two column headline on page 3: "Conyers leads fight for Powell in new Congress" w... See More
David Wells gets perfect game...
Item #561973
May 18, 1998
NEW YORK POST, New York City, May 18, 1998
* David Wells
* Perfect game
* New York Yankees
This 92 page tabloid sized newspaper has a full front page photo of Wells being carried off the field with banner headline: "PERFECT!" in bold lettering and subhead. (see) More in the following pages.
Great to have in this title. Nice condition.... See More
David Wells gets perfect game....
Item #561308
May 18, 1998
DAILY NEWS, New York, NY, May 18, 1998
* David Wells
* Perfect game
* New York Yankees
This 48 page tabloid sized newspaper has a unusual wrap around front page which includes the front and back of this famous New York tabloid title. The headline reads:
* PERFECT GAME
in bold lettering within a photo David Wells being carried off the field after the game. Very nice for display.... See More
Yanks at Ruhr Gate...
Item #551268
January 27, 1945
DAILY RECORD, Boston, Massachusetts, January 27, 1945
This tabloid-size newspaper features the headlines of "REDS SEIZE DANZIG GULF" "Nazi Fleet Flees to Denmark" "YANKS AT RUHR GATE; 11 MILES INSIDE REICH". The photo shown is of the U.S. Coast Guard ocean-going tug Ojibwa freeing the oil tanker Socony Buffalo in Cambridge.
This is a complete issue in 28 pages a... See More
Death of President Roosevelt...
Item #551264
April 13, 1945
PM DAILY, New York, New York, April 13, 1945
This tabloid-size issue features a photo of President Roosevelt which takes up the entire front of the issue. This would have been published at the time of his passing with the story of his passing included in the article.
This is a complete issue in 24 pages and is in very good condition.
Gloucester, Massachusetts... Ticonderoga, New York...
Item #547623
July 01, 1854
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Massachusetts, July 1, 1854
* Gloucester Massachusetts
* Ticonderoga, New York
* Prints
This title was formatted much like the more popular "Harper's Weekly" being tabloid-size with several pages of prints. This title actually precedes Harper's, which did not begin publication until 1857. Within this issue are prints:
* Bass
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* Gloucester Massachusetts
* Ticonderoga, New York
* Prints
This title was formatted much like the more popular "Harper's Weekly" being tabloid-size with several pages of prints. This title actually precedes Harper's, which did not begin publication until 1857. Within this issue are prints:
* Bass
Covington & Newport, Kentucky Prints in 1856...
Item #540306
December 20, 1856
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL DRAWING-ROOM COMPANION, Boston, December 20, 1856 This title was formatted much like the more popular "Harper's Weekly" being tabloid-size with several pages of prints. This title actually precedes Harper's, which did not begin publication until 1857. Within this issue are prints captioned: "Covington KY (2 scenes)" "Newport KY (2 sc
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W.A. Rogers...
Item #177013
October 03, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 3, 1908 The front page of this issue has an illustration by W. A. Rogers called "Enlivening the Campaign."
This issue has an article by James P. McGovern called "Uses and Benefits of Denatured Alcohol"; a photo of "The Present Candidate visits the Ex-Candidate"; a photo of "Miss Billie Burke" an
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This issue has an article by James P. McGovern called "Uses and Benefits of Denatured Alcohol"; a photo of "The Present Candidate visits the Ex-Candidate"; a photo of "Miss Billie Burke" an
Farming related newspaper....
Item #220711
October 07, 1865
THE BOSTON CULTIVATOR, Oct. 7, 1865.
* 1865 farming related periodical
Described in the masthead as: A Journal Devoted toAgriculture, Horticulture, Art, Science, Some Literature, Markets & Current News. Back page lecture by Henry Ward Beecher: On Hell & Future Punishment. Tabloid-size, 8 pages, good condition. Uncut.
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* 1865 farming related periodical
Described in the masthead as: A Journal Devoted toAgriculture, Horticulture, Art, Science, Some Literature, Markets & Current News. Back page lecture by Henry Ward Beecher: On Hell & Future Punishment. Tabloid-size, 8 pages, good condition. Uncut.
Uncommon title in 1868....
Item #220007
March 18, 1868
EVERY AFTERNOON, N.Y., March 18, 1868.
* Uncommon title
* Nice masthead
Has news items, topical reports, literary-related content, some ads. Masthead has an engraving of a setting sun and a log raft, and a quote by Shakespeare: My free drift halts not particular, but moves itself in a wide sea. A volume I issue (number 2) of this uncommon title. Tabloid-size, 8 pages in good c
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* Uncommon title
* Nice masthead
Has news items, topical reports, literary-related content, some ads. Masthead has an engraving of a setting sun and a log raft, and a quote by Shakespeare: My free drift halts not particular, but moves itself in a wide sea. A volume I issue (number 2) of this uncommon title. Tabloid-size, 8 pages in good c
Communipaw, New Jersey...
Item #219043
February 07, 1857
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL DRAWING-ROOM COMPANION, Boston, February 7, 1857 This title was formatted much like the more popular "Harper's Weekly" being tabloid-size with several pages of prints. This title actually precedes Harper's, which did not begin publication until 1857. Within this issue are prints captioned: "Communipaw, New Jersey", "The Dogs of St. B
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David Wells gets perfect game....
Item #217683
May 18, 1998
DAILY NEWS, New York City, May 18, 1998.
* David Wells
* New York Yankees pitcher
* pitches perfect game
* New York title
This 48 page tabloid sized newspaper has a unusual foldout front page which includes the front and back of this famous New York title. The headline reads: "PERFECT GAME" in bold lettering within a photo David Wells being carried off the field af
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* David Wells
* New York Yankees pitcher
* pitches perfect game
* New York title
This 48 page tabloid sized newspaper has a unusual foldout front page which includes the front and back of this famous New York title. The headline reads: "PERFECT GAME" in bold lettering within a photo David Wells being carried off the field af
Poughkeepsie New York Prints...
Item #216811
August 29, 1857
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, August 29, 1857 This title was formatted much like the more popular "Harper's Weekly" being tabloid-size with several pages of prints. This title actually precedes Harper's, which did not begin publication until 1857. Within this issue are prints captioned: "Poughkeepsie, New York(6 scenes)", "Brighton, Staten Island, New Yo
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Sandy Hook - Irving MA Prints in 1857...
Item #216303
May 16, 1857
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL DRAWING-ROOM COMPANION, Boston, May 16, 1857 This title was formatted much like the more popular "Harper's Weekly" being tabloid-size with several pages of prints. This title actually precedes Harper's, which did not begin publication until 1857. Within this issue are prints captioned: "State Of Alabama" "Cold Spring Harbor, Long Isl
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Roslyn Heights, New York...
Item #216074
March 04, 1976
LONG ISLAND LOCAL, Roslyn Heights, N.Y., March 4, 1976.
* Volume 1, Number 1
A bi-weekly containing local and regional content, various topical reports and commentary. Tabloid-size, 16 pages, some dirtiness at the spine.
* Volume 1, Number 1
A bi-weekly containing local and regional content, various topical reports and commentary. Tabloid-size, 16 pages, some dirtiness at the spine.
Bobby Hull... Cal Ripken, 9 years before his Major League debut...
Item #211896
April 22, 1972
SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, April 22, 1972 A nice color action photo of Bobby Hull in a Chicago Black Hawks uniform takes the entire front page. There is a full page article on him inside. Also of special interest is a very inconspicuous item under the heading: "Southern Sees Tight Race With Young Stars" which reads: "...The newcomers to the league were Cal Ripken at A... See More
Nixon resigns...
Item #210824
August 09, 1974
PHILADEPHIA DAILY NEWS, Aug. 9, 1974 The front page tells it all with the huge type proclaiming: "IT'S OVER" with the large photo of President Richard Nixon hugging his daughter, Julie Eisenhower. A significant front page on the resignation of Nixon from the presidency. Some of the interior leaves are missing so this is not a complete issue, but it is essentially the front page which... See More
Farming Newspaper...
Item #206595
July 01, 1865
BOSTON CULTIVATOR, July 1, 1865 Ftpg. has an illus. and report: Bullards Improved Hay Tender". Mostly agricultural-related content. Lite staining in the left margin and in some text, ftpg. has a small inked stamp in the upper right corner, some fold foxing. Tabloid-size, uncut.
Farming... Hay Rake...
Item #204022
June 24, 1865
BOSTON CULTIVATOR, June 24, 1865 Has mostly agricultural-related content, but also some news, literary content and ads. Front page has an illustration: "Sprouts Patent Spring-Tooth Horse-Rake" with a detailed caption. Tabloid-size, 4 pages, lite staining at the spine, small inked address stamp in the upper right corner, occasional foxing. Uncut.
Early Butter Making...
Item #201239
August 19, 1865
BOSTON CULTIVATOR, Aug. 19, 1865 Ftpg. has an article and a small illustration: "Corbins Nonpareil Butter-Worker". Mostly agricultural related content. Tabloid-size, 8 pgs., some lite rubbing, occasional foxing. Uncut.
A farming-themed newspaper from San Francisco...
Item #130025
January 01, 1886
PACIFIC RURAL PRESS, San Francisco, 1886 Few towns from the Old West are more legendary than San Francisco, springing to life with the nearby discovery of gold in 1848 at Sutter's Mill. Its population of 1000 in 1848 swelled to 25,000 by December, 1849.
This is a tabloid-size newspaper with a very decorative, "pastoral", masthead. The content is mostly farming related. The phot... See More
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