Hack Wilson hits 2 home runs in 1 inning...
Item #649588
July 02, 1925
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 2, 1925
* Hack Wilson - New York Giants
* 2 home runs in 1 inning
* Babe Ruth - Yankees
This 40 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 14: "Giants Win Twice, Robins Also Triumph; Ruth's Homers Help Yanks to Victory" with subheads that include: "Wilson Gets Two in a Inning During Nine-Run Rally..." "BABE HA... See More
Knute Rockne on college football...
Item #649585
November 09, 1925
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 9, 1925
* Knute Rockne
* Notre Dame
* College football
Page 7 has one column headings that include: "ROCKNE DEFENDS COLLEGE FOOTBALL" "Coach Says Catholic Alumni Should Support the Game for Development of Manhood" and more. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 40 pages, some margin wear with a little unr... See More
Remington Rand strike begins...
Item #649564
July 04, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 4, 1936
* Remington Rand strike begins
* Business machines (typewriters)
* Middletown, Ohio
Page 11 has a one column heading: "Half Dozen Beaten In Rand Strike Riot" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 30 pages, rag edition, nice condition.
wikipedia notes: The Remington Rand strike of 1936–37 was a... See More
Erskine Childers killed...
Item #649557
November 25, 1922
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 25, 1922
* Robert Erskine Childers executed
* Irish Nationalist - Irish Civil war
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "CHILDERS EXECUTED BY THE FREE STATE; REPRISALS FEARED" with subheads. (see) Lengthy first report coverage continues inside.
Other news and various advertisements of the day. Complete with all 28 page... See More
John Steinbeck - Grapes of Wrath in 1940...
Item #649537
May 07, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 7, 1940
* John Steinbeck's "Grapes of Wrath"
* Pulitzer Prize winner
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Pulitzer Prize Is Awarded To 'The Grapes of Wrath" with subhead. (see) More on page 20 with photo of Steinbeck. I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as
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* John Steinbeck's "Grapes of Wrath"
* Pulitzer Prize winner
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Pulitzer Prize Is Awarded To 'The Grapes of Wrath" with subhead. (see) More on page 20 with photo of Steinbeck. I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as
Original newspapers from the 1500's...
Item #649518
Newspapers (Newsbooks) from the 1500's are extremely hard to find, and when we offer them, they sell almost immediately. If you would like to be placed on a want list to be contacted when such an item comes into our possession (no obligation to buy), please let us know by e-mail at guy@rarenewspapers.com. Although this listing shows a price of $5,000, actual prices vary by date, title, and con... See More
Sufi Abdul Hamid arrested... Antisemitism...
Item #649505
January 20, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 2 only, January 20, 1935
* Sufi Abdul Hamid arrested
* African-American Islam convert
* Anti-Semitism rhetoric in Harlem
The front page of this section has a one column heading: "HARLEM'S 'HITLER' JAILED FOR SPEECH" with subheads that include: "Court Calls Sufi Abdul Hamid 'Imposter and Faker' Before 150 Negro Followers" ... See More
Adolph Hitler as Führer... Europe trembles...
Item #649504
August 05, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 4 only, August 5, 1934
* Adolph Hitler becomes Führer of Germany
* Europe braces itself for possible war
The top of the front page of this section has two column headline: "GERMANS ARE NOW RULED BY REICHSFUEHRERSCHAFT" with subheads. This is a editorial on Adolph Hitler becoming supreme dictator of Germany earlier in the week. 1934 was a very tumul... See More
Babe Ruth boxing photo...
Item #649500
February 12, 1928
NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, February 12, 1928
* Unusual Babe Ruth photo
* Boxing as part of his training
The back page of this section has a unusual photo showing Babe Ruth sparring as part of his training for the upcoming season. Also an article headed: "Ruth Anticipates His Greatest Year" with subheads. (see) This was when Babe Ruth was at his prime in his career.
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Albert Einstein escapes Nazis...
Item #649499
September 10, 1933
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, September 10, 1933
* Albert Einstein flees Nazis
* Pre-World War II Europe
* Jewish persecution
The front page has a small one column heading: "Einstein to London Fleeing Nazi Threat" Early 1st report coverage which is probably the reason for the brief article here. This was when Albert Einstein escaped Nazi Germany shortly after Adolph Hitler b... See More
German federal election... Nazi Party gains...
Item #649497
August 01, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 1, 1932
* German federal election (1st report)
* Nazi Party & Adolph Hitler's rise
* Important gain of the Third Reich
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "RIGHT PARTIES FAIL TO CARRY GERMANY; NAZI SEATS DOUBLED" with subheads. First report coverage on the German federal election which made the Nazi Party the largest in parliamen... See More
Jews boycott on German goods... tensions brewing... early Nazi Germany.
Item #649493
April 18, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 18, 1933
* Jews persecuted under Hitler's rule
* Persecution spreads outside Germany
* Pre Holocaust era
The top of page 10 has a one column heading: "NAZI DRIVE ON JEWS FELT BEYOND REICH" with subheads. (see) A few other related articles. 1933 was a very tumultuous time in Germany with the recent appointment of Adolph Hitler as Chancellor. Things w... See More
Nazi leaders swear allegiance to Hitler...
Item #649491
February 25, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 25, 1934
* Nazi leaders give allegiance
The top of page 27 has a one column heading: "HITLER BINDS AIDES BY AN OATH TODAY" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on over 1 million Nazi leaders and sub-leaders swearing their allegiance to Adolph Hitler over the radio in a ceremony presided over by Rudolph Hess.
Other news of the day. Complete 1st s... See More
Script signature by John Adams...
Item #649466
May 30, 1801
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 30, 1801 The front page has 1 1/2 columns taken up with: "Laws of the United States---An Act giving a right of pre-emption to certain persons...for lands lying...in the North West of the Ohio." signed in script type by the President: John Adams. Nice to have a script signature by the President on the front page.
Four pages, some heavy staining and s... See More
Constitution Day celebrated...
Abraham Lincoln at Mount Rushmore...
Item #649463
September 18, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 18, 1937
* Mount Rushmore - Keystone, South Dakota
* Abraham Lincoln sculpture unveiled
* Constitution Day celebrated...
This 36 page newspaper has small and somewhat discrete one column headings on page 21: "Lincoln Head Unveiled", "5,000 See Dedication at Dakota 'Shrine of Democracy'" which is a first report on t... See More
Barbarities of the British upon the Americans...
Item #649442
August 14, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 14, 1813
* War of 1812
* British barbarities
Over 1 1/2 pages are taken up with: "Barbarities of the Enemy" with some gruesome detail including a listing which has: "Compulsory service of impressed American seamen on board of British ships of war...Massacre and burning of American prisoners surrendered to officers of Great Britain b... See More
Frank Leahy named Notre Dame head coach...
Item #649440
February 15, 1941
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, February 15, 1941
* Frank Leahy becomes ND coach (1st report)
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish
The front page has a two column heading:
"Leahy Quits Boston College To Go Back to Notre Dame" with subhead. (see) Article continues in the sport's section (page 16) with photo of Leahy. First report coverage on Frank Leahy becoming the new head coac... See More
Nazi military parade.. Hitler's birthday..
Item #649438
April 21, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 21, 1933
* Adolph Hitler's 44th birthday
* 1st year as chancellor in Germany
* Joseph Goebbels speech honoring
The top of page 10 has a one column heading: "HITLER ACCLAIMED THROUGHOUT REICH" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 38 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.... See More
Adolph Hitler warns World not to oppose....
Item #649434
August 12, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 12, 1935
* Adolph Hitler warns all opposition in speech
* "no power on earth can attack us again"
* Nazis - Third Reich
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "HITLER SAYS REICH IS READY TO MEET ANT OUTSIDE PERIL" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 34 pages, rag edition in very nic... See More
Dick Button wins World skating title...
Item #649431
February 14, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 14, 1948
* Dick Button - American figure skater
* Wins World skating title
* 1st American to do so
The sport's section (page 9) has a banner headline: "Button Wins World Figure Skating Title, With Gerschwiler Second at Davos" with subheads and two column photo. (see)
Other news, sport and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 28 pages, ra... See More
Hitler invades in Austria in 1938....
Item #649426
March 11, 1938
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, March 11, 1938.
* Germans invade Vienna Austria (1st report)
* Adolph Hitler - Pre World War II
The front page has a banner headline: "NAZI TROOPS ENTER AUSTRIA" with subheads. (see) A very historical event that helped lead to the start of World War II.
Other news,sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 22 pages, a little margin... See More
Nuremberg Rally... Nazi Germany....
Item #649424
September 13, 1938
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, September 13, 1938
* 1938 Nuremberg Rally - Nazi Germany
* Annexation of Austria
* 1 year away from World War II start
The front page has a three column headline: "HITLER'S DEFIANCE INCREASES TENSIONS IN UNEASY EUROPE" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the 1938 Nuremberg Rally which was named, "Rally of Greater Germany&qu... See More
Nazi Germany pulls out of the League of Nations...
Item #649421
October 15, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 4 only (editorial section), October 15, 1933
* Adolph Hitler and Nazi Germany
* Quits League of Nations - editorial
The top of the front page of this section has a two column headline: "GERMANY QUITS LEAGUE; HITLER ASKS 'PLEBISCITE'" with subheads. (see) First report editorial by Edwin Leland James.
Other topic throughout. Complete section 4 o... See More
Dromcollogher cinema fire disaster...
Item #649420
September 07, 1926
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 7, 1926
* Dromcollogher, Limerick County, Ireland fire
The front page has a one column heading: "47 PERISH IN FLAMES AT IRISH FILM SHOW" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the cinema fire disaster in Dromcollogher, County Limerick, Ireland.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 44 pages, irregular along t... See More
Max Liebermann death... German-Jewish painter...
Item #649418
February 09, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 9, 1935
* Max Liebermann death
* German-Jewish painter
The top of page 16 has a one column heading: "MAX LIEBERMANN, ARTIST, DIES AT 87" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Max Liebermann, German-Jewish painter and printmaker, and one of the leading proponents of Impressionism in Germany. I suspect this is one of the fe... See More
German federal election... Nazi Party gains...
Item #649406
May 21, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 21, 1928
* German federal election (1st report)
* Social Democratic Party - Reichstag
* Nazi Party - Adolph Hitler only 2.6%
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "SOCIALISTS TRIUMPH IN GERMAN POLLING; NATIONALISTS LOSE" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the German federal election in which the Nazi Party only got 2.6 % of the vot... See More
Infamous Nuremberg Rally... Adolph Hitler...
Item #649382
September 02, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 2, 1933
* Nuremberg Rally for Nazi Party
* Adolph Hitler speaks on Jewish art
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "NAZIS PLEDGE JOBS; HITLER PLACES ART ON A 'NORDIC' BASIS" with subheads. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the... See More
Adolph Hitler & Nazi Party not to rule Germany ?...
Item #649381
August 16, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 16, 1932
* Adolph Hitler & the Nazi Party
* Will never gain power in Germany ?
Page 6 has an interesting article by Professor Frederick James Eugene Woodbridge of Columbia University headed: "Hitler Dictatorship In Reich Held Unlikely" with subhead. (see) Text includes: "...the probability of Adolph Hitler and the National Socialists gaining pow... See More
First airship to land on a aircraft carrier...
Item #649378
January 28, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 28, 1928
* ZR-3, USS Los Angeles - zeppelin
* USS Saratoga aircraft carrier
The top of the front page has a one column heading; "LOS ANGELES LANDS ON BIG FLYING DECK OF PLANE CARRIER" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the 1st airship to land on a aircraft carrier.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 32 pages... See More
Infamous Nuremberg Rally... Adolph Hitler...
Item #649366
September 04, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 4, 1933
* Nuremberg Rally for Nazi Party
* Adolph Hitler doesn't want war ?
* promotes racial hygiene
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "HITLER DISCLAIMS DESIRE FOR A WAR; 150,000 IN REVIEW" with subheads. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and adve... See More
Germany officially adopts the Swastika flag....
Item #649362
September 17, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 17, 1935
* Swastika flag now the official flag of Germany
* Nuremberg rally
Page 14 has one column headings: "GERMANY CHANGES TO SWASTIKA FLAG" "Obeys Hitler Decree, Although Ship Men Regret Similarity to Soviet Banner" "JEWS HAVE OWN COLORS" "Imperial Black, White and Red Expected to Be Used at Frontiers and on Mail Boxes&qu... See More
Babe Ruth hits very 1st walk off grand slam HR...
Item #649356
September 25, 1925
THE OMAHA MORNING BEE, Nebraska, September 25, 1925
* Babe Ruth - New York Yankees
* 1st ever player to hit 'ultimate home run'
Page 8 has a small and somewhat discrete one column heading: "Yanks Beat Sox" with box scores. (see) The 'Sultan of Swat" becomes the first modern player to blast an ultimate grand slam, a walk-off homer with the bases ... See More
The death of George Gershwin...
Item #649339
July 12, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 12, 1937
* George Gershwin death
* American music composer
the front page has a one column heading: "GEORGE GERSHWIN, COMPOSER, IS DEAD" with subheads. More on page 20 with: "GERSHWIN CAUSED NEW JAZZ VALUES" with photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of American composer and pianist, George Gershwin.
Other news, sports and advertiseme... See More
Amelia Earhart lost in 1937...
Item #649336
July 19, 1937
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, July 19, 1937.
* Amelia Earhart famous disappearance
* Lost over the Pacific Ocean
* Search officially ends - dead ?
Page 3 has a one column heading: "Earhart Search Ended by Navy After 16 Days" (see) She went missing over two weeks earlier.
Other news of the day. Complete in 14 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.... See More
New York, Williamsburg, and Boston reports...
Mount Vesuvius erupts...
Item #649332
February 16, 1768
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, February 16, 1768 As inside report, "An account of the Great Eruption of Mount Vesuvius, the 10th of October, 1767...", which provides considerable details of the great eruption of 1768. Other articles include reports from New York, Williamsburg, Virginia, and Boston (see images).
Complete in 8 pages, 9 by 12 inches, only minor rubbing, nice condition.... See More
The Katzenjammer Kids in 1921... Harold Knerr...
Item #649327
April 03, 1921
OMAHA SUNDAY BEE, Omaha, Nebraska, April 3, 1921 (comics section Only)
* The Katzenjammer Kids... Harold Knerr
* Bringing Up Father, Little Jimmy, and The Gumps
This 1921 Comic Section from the Omaha Sunday Bee includes 4 full-page comics: The Katzenjammer Kids, Bring Up Father, Little Jimmy, and The Gumps. The 2 leaves (4 pages) are in very good condition, although it was printed dur... See More
The Dow sets new record - breaks 25,000...
Item #649316
January 05, 2018
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, January 5, 2018 The front page tells of the historic financial milestone: The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed over 25,000 for the first time ever. The heading has: "The Dow Hits 25,000: The Party Will End One Day, but When?" The article continues on the inside with a repeat of the same heading, and includes a graph showing the market's prog... See More
King Tutankhamen's sarcophagus found...
Item #649313
January 05, 1924
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 5, 1924
* King Tutankhamen sarcophagus found
* Luxor Egypt
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "VIEW OF HUGE COFFIN OF TUT-ANKH-AMEN SHOWS BODY IS THERE" with subheads. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 28 pag... See More
A nice set for a science enthusiast...
Item #649312
(10) SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York A lot of 10 issues dating from 1881 thru 1906. Many photos and illustrations of the latest inventions and scientific improvements and gimmicks of the era. All are complete issues in nice condition.
This item is not eligible for free shipping.
Collection of stamp collecting magazines...
Item #649311
(10) STAMP COLLECTING MAGAZINES: Lot of ten different titles from the 1880's & 1890's, all in nice condition, at least 4 pages each, most measuring about 4 by 7 inches.
This item is not eligible for free shipping.
Nice Harper's Weekly group, just after the Civil War...
Item #649309
(5) HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, a lot of five issues from just after the Civil War. Dates are August 12, August 19, September 23, November 11, and December 2, 1865. A wealth of great prints including: 'New Westminster, Capital of British Columbia'. Halfpg: 'Trial of Mowing Machines' & 'The Richmond Election--the Polling at the 1st Market House'. Nice doublepage cente... See More
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Cal Ripken breaks Lou Gehrig's record...
Item #649307
September 07, 1995
THE SUN, Baltimore, September 7, 1995 A very historic issue for the baseball collector, being the Baltimore newspaper reporting Cal Ripken's 2,131st consecutive game, breaking Lou Gehrig's record which stood for 56 years. Great headlines and photos of Ripken appear on both the front page and the 1st page of the Sports Section.
The issue is believed to be complete in multiple section... See More
McGwire breaks Maris' home run record...
Item #649306
September 09, 1998
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, Missouri, September 9, 1998 See the photo for a terrific & very displayable headline: "JUBILATION" celebrating Mark McGwire 62nd home run of the season, breaking Roger Maris' home run record. Great to have in a St. Louis newspaper! This is the complete issue and is in very good condition with only a slight even toning.
Ornate and displayable masthead...
Item #649305
SATURDAY NIGHT, Philadelphia, 1869 A decorative masthead with content that is primarily literary in nature. There is a front page illustration & a few more inside, with a border around each page. The photo is "generic" but your issue will have a very similar look. Measures 21 by 14 inches with 8 pages. Minor wear.
Displayable masthead... early 19th century...
Item #649304
NEW ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, 1801-1802 A typical "newsy" newspaper of the era with a nice woodcut of a soaring mercury in the masthead. Some light foxing, untrimmed. Actual dates vary, but the issue sent will be similar in look and condition to that shown, and will date from 1801-1802.
Cal Ripken Jr. ends the streak at 2,632...
Item #649302
September 21, 1998
THE SUN, Baltimore, September 21, 1998 This 52 page newspaper contains the report of Cal Ripken Jr. ending his famous streak of consecutive games played. The front page headline reads: "2,632 - Ripken Ends The Streak", and includes his response: "I thought about it and decided let's end it in the same place it started. In my home state. In front of the best fans in the wor... See More
At a lesser price... from Boston...
Item #649301
(6) COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, a lot of six 2nd rate issues dating from 1795-1799. Various news of the day from this famous colonial town. This was arguably the most successful & well-known newspaper of in 18th century America. Could contain close-trimming, staining, archival mending, etc., but will not have loss of text. Please note: The S&H for this lot is a bit higher than that of a si... See More
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From the Oneida Community... Civil War era...
Item #649300
THE CIRCULAR, Oneida, New York, Civil War era A lot of ten issues from this well-known socialistic "commune" from during the Civil War but with minimal war-related content. Four pages each, 10 by 13 inches, very nice condition.
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Uncommon provincial title with a decorative masthead...
Item #649299
THE GLOCESTER JOURNAL, England, 1769 (currently spelled Gloucester). Here is a very nice, four page issue from just a few years before the outbreak of the Revolutionary War in the colonies. This issue has a very nice & decorative masthead featuring engravings on either side. The front page also has a red-inked tax stamp. This issue contains various news of the day and a wealth of ads as well. ... See More
One of the best Kennedy assassination newspapers to be had...
Item #649296
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
... See More
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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