Jewish Holocaust... public reality... Nazi atrocities...
Item #716532
November 28, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 28, 1942
* Jewish Holocaust being known for the 1st time
* Nazi-occupied Poland exterminations
Page 7 has one column headings: "POLAND IN APPEAL ON NAZI OUTRAGES" "Her Parliamentary Council at London Calls to the World Against Massacres" "Underground Aids Jews", "Finance Minister Strausburger, on Visit Here, Says Germ... See More
Automobile Race... Gordon-Bennett Trophy...
Item #714987
July 25, 1903
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 25, 1903
* Gordon-Bennett Cup automobile race photos
* Athy, Kildare County, Ireland
Full front page has two photos: "The Automobile Race in Ireland for the Gordon-Bennett Trophy."
Inside has a report about the race that includes six more photos.
Note: The Gordon-Bennett Cup for automobile racing only last 6 years.
Other topics wi... See More
Sigmund Freud escapes Nazi Germany in 1938...
Item #713829
June 06, 1938
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 6, 1938
* Austrian Jew Sigmund Freud escapes Nazism
* Escaping Adolph Hitler and Nazi Germany
* Founder of psychoanalysis - neurologist
* Flies from Vienna to Paris to London
The top of page 10 has a two column heading: "Freud Consoled by U. S. Envoy on Flight to Exile in London" (see images)
Complete with 28 pages, rag edition in great condition. A ... See More
War news in this military newspaper from the middle of World War II...
Item #712663
November 26, 1943
THE STARS & STRIPES, the New York & London edition, Nov. 26, 1943 In the masthead is: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations".
Among many front reports: "Russians Push Germans Back After Halting Big Panzer Drive On Soviet Flank in Kiev Salient" "Maries Kill 4,000 Jabs, Capture Isle" and much more.
F... See More
Rocket range in Australia... Would lead to the Anglo-Australian Joint Project...
Item #710247
October 29, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 29, 1946
* Rocket range in Australia
This 52 page newspaper has a small one column heading on page 8: "Australia Plans Rocket Range". See photo for brief text.
Page nine has a large photo: "Dedicating Cemetery To Victims Of Nazi Persecutions".
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Rag edition in great condition.
Hi... See More
1914 First Battle of the Marne...
Item #709187
September 14, 1914
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Sept. 14, 1914
* First Battle of the Marne River - France
* Germany vs. France & United Kingdom
* First World War I - WWI
The front page has a banner heading: "Germans Meet With B ig Losses in Paris Fighting" with subhead (see images)
Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find ... See More
Map of Germany... The Mississippi River...
Item #705250
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1761 An article: "Thoughts on the Present Posture of Affairs" includes some discussion concerning America, and includes: "...Hence it is evident that as North America was the bone of contention, Great Britain must not be induced to part with any of her conquests on that continent; because that would be a means to renew the war...&... See More
Nice, detailed letter from Dr. Benjamin Rush...
Item #702244
April 23, 1787
THE MORNING CHRONICLE & LONDON ADVERTISER, England, April 23, 1787
* Founding father Dr. Benjamin Rush letter
* Declaration of Independence signer
Page 2 features a full column that includes a letter from Benjamin Rush, a Founding Father and signer of the Declaration of Independence.
The letter was sent to Dr. Richard Price in the UK, a political reformer active in the cause of... See More
A union newspaper during the midst of the Depression...
Item #698300
March 11, 1932
THE BOSTON TIMES, Massachusetts, March 11, 1932 This is the volume 1, number 2 issue of a union newspaper and almost all the reports within are union-related.
The editorial inside begins: "The communication given prominence in this issue...is timely and thought provoking. Is America to follow Germany, England & other European countries to national bankruptcy, or is deeper coun... See More
Foldout map of France... Canada content...
Item #697215
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1747
* Foldout map of France
Certainly the prime feature of this issue is the very nice foldout map titled in the cartouche: "FRANCE With Its Acquired Territories In Germany, and the Netherlands...".
This map shows considerable detail including a close-up view of the harbor & town of Toulon. The map also shows the so
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* Foldout map of France
Certainly the prime feature of this issue is the very nice foldout map titled in the cartouche: "FRANCE With Its Acquired Territories In Germany, and the Netherlands...".
This map shows considerable detail including a close-up view of the harbor & town of Toulon. The map also shows the so
1943 London subway bomb shelter disaster...
Item #693042
March 05, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 5, 1943
* Bethnal Green tube station
* London Underground bomb shelter
* Nazi air raid panic stampede disaster
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a two column heading: "Woman Trips, Causing Jam, 178 Die in London Shelter" (see)
Complete with 36 pages, rag edition in great condition.
wikipedia notes: On 3 March 1943, the British media reported ... See More
The Blitz of 1940...
Item #691281
September 09, 1940
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 9, 1940
* The Blitz (1st Phase) (early report)
* Germany bombs London England
* World War II - WWII campaign
The front page has a nice banner headline: "SUPER BOMBS RIP LONDON!" with subheads. Nice for display. Related photo is on the back page. (see)
Complete with all 28 pages, light toning at the margins, small library ... See More
A Nazi newspaper from a British island...
Item #691271
November 17, 1941
THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Nov. 17, 1941 A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.
Among the front page reports are: "Victims of Bolshevism" "Heavy British Naval Reverse in The Mediterranean" "Sorry To Disappoint The Boys - Mauloffensives in th... See More
A Nazi newspaper from a British island...
Item #691270
November 15, 1941
THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Nov. 15, 1941 A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.
Among the front page reports are: "Soviet Coast Batteries Silenced By Somers" "Morale In the Red Army Bad" "Nippo-American Relations" and more.
More war-re... See More
Ernie Pyle as WWII correspondent...
Item #689577
April 02, 1945
THE STARS AND STRIPES, London Edition, April 2, 1945 This famous 4 page military newspaper has various World War II reports with much on the closing days of the European War and the end of Nazi Germany.
However the key item in this issue is a one column heading on page 2 that reads: "'Sweating Out' Carrier Pilots Jars the Nerves" which is a correspondence by famous WWII Am... See More
Castle Garden: the Ellis Island of immigration before Ellis Island....
Item #686223
August 04, 1855
NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, Aug. 4, 1855 The front page has nearly two columns taken up with: "Castle Garden - How Emigrants Are Treated on Landing".
Castle Garden with the point of entry into the United States prior to Ellis Island. It had just opened to immigrants the year of this article, on the eve of a dramatic wave of European immigration. During the next 35 years, more than 8 mil... See More
Germany begins its "blitzkrieg" against England...
Item #683934
August 13, 1940
LOS ANGELES TIMES--E X T R A, Aug. 13, 1940
* Adlertag "Operation Eagle Attack"
* Nazi Germany Luftwaffe operation
* British Royal Air Force victory
* During the Battle of Britain
The bold, 2-line banner head notes: "BLITZKRIEG BEGINS! GERMANS REPULSED" with a wealth of related subheads on the beginning of the attack upon England.
Complete issue with 3 sections,... See More
Map of the Balkan Peninsula... Turkey, Bulgaria, and more...
Item #683207
SUPPLEMENT TO THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, 1770 * Map of Turkey, the Balkan Peninsula, and more.
This "Supplement" issue was produced at the end of the year. The prime content is the very nice & very detailed map, labeled in the cartouche as: "A New and Accurate Map of TURKEY IN EUROPE Drawn from the Best Authorities...1770".
This map shows the Balkan ... See More
Front page headlines on World War I...
Item #682280
July 19, 1916
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, July 19, 1916 Several front page heads on World War I including: "RUSSIANS INVADE HUNGARY" "Germans Regain Ground From British" "Admission of Losses Made By London" "Assaults Violent In Riga Sector".
Complete in ten pages, nice condition.
The immigrant issue in America in 1787...
Item #682214
May 01, 1787
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1787 Included is a brief section headed: "American News" which references the end of the Shays' Rebellion in Massachusetts, and also mention that: "...from Philadelphia...that thirty thousand emigrants have arrived there since the war; that twenty thousand Germans and Dutch occupy a tract of 50 miles; and that grants have been made of... See More
1914 Battle of Halen... England declares war...
Item #680843
August 13, 1914
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Aug. 13, 1914
* Battle of Helen - the Silver Helmets - Belgium
* United Kingdom declares war on Austria-Hungary
The front page has a banner headline in red lettering: "GERMANS MEET CRUSHING DEFEAT AT BELGIANS' HANDS" and: "Hostilities Against-Hungary Are Commenced By France and England" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. The war ... See More
Slave insurrection in New York... Map of Europe...
Item #680796
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1741
* New York Conspiracy of 1741
* Slaves - Slavery insurrection
Within this issue is an article: "Of the Office of Auditor of the Revenue in America" which includes: "I am a native of New England & having read in your paper...The state of importance of the American colonies is so little understood or regarded.
... See More
* New York Conspiracy of 1741
* Slaves - Slavery insurrection
Within this issue is an article: "Of the Office of Auditor of the Revenue in America" which includes: "I am a native of New England & having read in your paper...The state of importance of the American colonies is so little understood or regarded.
Great fire department illustration... F.S. Church print on Thanksgiving...
Item #678975
November 30, 1872
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 30, 1872 The full front page is a dramatic print: "Boston--Into the Jaws of Death", a dramatic scene showing fireman battling a large fire.
Inside has 3 full pages of scenes of the Boston fire, plus a great doublepage centerfold showing: 'Bird's-eye View of Boston Showing the Burned District', being a great overview of the city. Also... See More
More Protestant Germans for Georgia...
Item #676461
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1736 Included is an interesting article continue from a previous issue: "Account of the Deluge", meaning the Biblical Flood.Near the back is a short bit noting: "The trustees for the colony of Georgia gave instructions to Mr. Von Reck to fetch more Protestants from Germany to be provided for in Georgia; those already there prov... See More
Ancient coins, the violin (or viola), the moon...
From during the French & Indian War...
Item #657335
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1757 A very nice magazine from during the French & Indian War from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 190... See More
Horrific flight of the Hindenburg begins...
Item #651240
May 03, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 3, 1937
* LZ 129 Hindenburg rigid airship
* Pride of the Nazi Germany
* Infamous trip to America begins
Page 21 has one column headings that include: "HINDENBURG IS OFF FOR U.S. TOMORROW" "Airship, Under New Master, Capt. Max Preuss, Is Due at Lakehurst on Friday" "Zeppelin Will Remain to Bring Photos and Newsreel of the Coronation Her... See More
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
The French & Indian War... Map of Emden, Germany...
Item #642772
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1758 A rather lengthy article inside this issue begins: "The experience of the campaigns in 1755 and 1756 had convinced our commanders in chief that there would be no end of the war on either side so long as our armies aimed at nothing further than traversing from place to place either for the defence or attack of a few straggling forts in a ... See More
"Monty has a double!"
Field Marshal Montgomery's body-double fooled Germany...
Item #637489
October 04, 1945
DAILY EXPRESS, London, October 4, 1945
* Clifton James delivers as "Monty's" body-double
* Great D-Day bluff
The front page has "Monty Has A Double - His D-Day bluff deceived the Germans", with related text and a photo of Lieut. Clifton James as Montgomery. Read the article to learn more details regarding this great deception which helped keep the actual date for D-D... See More
Hitler says: "Britain can win nothing..."
Item #632539
April 27, 1942
EVENING PRESS, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), April 27, 1942
* Adolph Hitler
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 ftpg. is mostly taken up with: "Herr Hitler Assumes Supreme Command" "Heralds Final Blow in Britain's Downfall" with lead-in note: &qu... See More
Jack "Legs" Diamond trip to Europe....
Item #629615
September 01, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 1, 1930
* Jack 'Legs' Diamond's trip to Europe
* Irish American gangster - prohibition era
* SS Belgenland (1914) ocean liner
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "'Legs' Diamond Is Aboard Liner Belgenland Wants to Go to Vichy to 'Take Cure,' He Says" (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. ... See More
Adolph Hitler orders Britain blockade....
Item #617475
August 17, 1940
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, August 17, 1940
* Adolph Hitler orders blockade on Great Britain
* London bombed by Germans
The front page has a two column heading: "HITLER CLAIMS FULL BLOCKADE IN FORCE FOR ENGLISH WATERS" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 6 pages, minor margin wear, generally nice.... See More
Postdam Conference (Germany)...
Item #599342
July 18, 1945
WILMINGTON MORNING STAR, North Carolina, July 18, 1945
* Potsdam Conference (Germany)
* World war II era
* Harry Truman - Joseph Stalin
The front page has a three column headline:
"President Truman Presides Over First Meeting Of Big Three; Jap Peace Rumors Circulate In London" with subheads and two related photos (see photos). Other news of the day thr... See More
Albert Einstein escapes Nazis...
Item #592534
September 11, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 11, 1933
* Albert Einstein flees Nazis
* Pre World War II Europe
* Jewish persecution
Page 9 has one column headlines: "EINSTEIN IN REFUGE ON ENGLISH COAST", "Fleeing Nazi Threats, He Goes From London to a Little Known Spot on North Sea", "Closely Guarded There" and more. This is coverage on Albert Einstein esc... See More
Paul von Hindenburg elected president.....
Item #590394
April 27, 1925
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, April 27, 1925
* Paul von Hindenburg
* 1st election as president of Germany
This 14 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Hindenburg Is Elected President Of Germany is Sweeping Victory; His Plurality Approaches 900,000" with subheads. 1st report coverage on Paul von Hindenburg becoming the president of Germany.
Other ne... See More
Map of Germany... French & Indian War...
Item #585531
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1760 * Battle of Quebec
* Map of the war in Germany
* French and Indian War
A feature of this issue is the "French Account of the Raising the Siege of Quebec" which takes over half a page (see for portions). There is also: "A Description of a Water Mill of a New Construction..." for grinding sugar cane in Jamaica, which in... See More
1872 Hop picking print...
Item #584248
September 14, 1872
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Sept. 14, 1872 Inside has a full page print of: "Hop Picking in Germany" which is a nice wine related print. Also: "Dunrobin Castle..." and various prints from "Ghent" among other prints. The complete issue, great condition.
Gordon Bennett Cup ballooning....
Item #583633
September 03, 1930
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, September 3, 1930
* Gordon Bennett gas balloon race
* Ward Van Orman - Goodyear VIII
* Cleveland OH Ohio - ballooning
This 14 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Van Orman Balloon Winner; Belgian Pilot in Second Plane; Aide Jumps to Lighten Load" with subhead. Coverage of the 1930 Gordon Bennett Cup gas balloon race whi... See More
1945 Potsdam Conference...
Item #583250
July 17, 1945
WILMINGTON MORNING STAR, July 17, 1945
* Potsdam Conference (Germany)
* The Big Three meeting
* Harry Truman, Joseph Stalin, & Winston Churchill
This 10 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "TRUMAN CALLS ADMIRAL LAND" with subhead: "Urgent Summons Cabled From Potsdam, Sees Berlin Ruins".
Other news of the day including sports advertis... See More
Rocket guns in World War II.....
Item #579229
September 27, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 27, 1943
* Rocket gun invented by Nazis
* 100 foot barrel
This 40 page newspaper has small one column headings on page 6: "Rocket Guns Reported", "Germans Said to Plan Shelling London With Them". See photos for text information.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout with much on World War II. Good condition.... See More
1945 Potsdam Conference...
Item #575589
July 16, 1945
WILMINGTON MORNING STAR, July 16, 1945
* Potsdam Conference (Germany)
* The Big Three meeting
* Harry Truman, Joseph Stalin, & Winston Churchill
This 42 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: " 'Big Three' In Potsdam For Historic Meeting", with nice photo of Harry Truman with caption: "Ready For Conference". Other news of the day through... See More
General Custer... Displayable prints...
Item #177845
June 18, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 18, 1910 The front page has the print, "In Honor of Custer". Inside has: "Dignity and Impudence", Blazing a Trail for Motorists", From Grand Opera To Gilbert And Sullivan", "Beating the Monroe Doctrine", "The Schoolboy and the Aeroplane", and more. However, perhaps the two most displayable print... See More
James Montgomery Flagg print...
Aeroplane Flight... measuring the altitude...
Item #177844
January 15, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 15, 1910 This issue contains the wonderful double page centerfold print, "Better Than Sugar", by James Montgomery Flagg. Another print of note is, "A Winter Cargo From Maine", by H.M. Brett. Also included are: "The Most Important City Official In The World", "The Senatorial Hall Of Fame", by E.W. Kimbl... 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
Benito Mussolini speech.....
Item #566176
November 02, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 2, 1936
* Benito Mussolini speech
* Italy & Germany like an "Axis"
This 42 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include:
* MUSSOLINI URGES PARIS AND LONDON TO ENTER ACCORD
* Warns Britain He Will Fight Any Move to Take His Rights in the Mediterranean
and more. (see) Tells of a speech given by Benito Mussolini where... See More
Jack 'Legs' Diamond...
Item #554863
September 23, 1930
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, September 23, 1930
* New York City gangster
* Jack 'Legs' Diamond
This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "Diamond Told To 'Leave' in Hour At Philadelphia", "Was Deported from Germany---Says He Will Go to New York City".
Other news of the day throughout. A few small binding holes along the spine, o... See More
The Lusitania....
Item #177838
September 28, 1907
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 28, 1907 There is a front page illustration, "Little Nippon Trusts Noble Ally Did Not Hurt His Honorable Toe" by W. A. Rogers. There are two illustrations, one of "The Husking Bee" by Harold Matthews Brett, and the other by James Montgomery Flagg called "Science." There is also a photo of "The ... See More
Record flight in a "Wright biplane"...
Item #177837
July 23, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 23, 1910 The full front page is a photo captioned: "The Aeroplane That Made A Record Ascension - Walter Brookins and the Wright biplane which broke the world's record for altitude in a 6,175 foot ascent at Atlantic City..." with a bit more.
It is rare to find a full front page photo devoted to the early world of manned flight.
Also of... See More
Early Flight...
Item #177815
August 27, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, August 27, 1910 Full front page photo: A New Triumph In The Science Of Flight. the photo shows John B. Moisant standing next to the plane he recently flew with a passenger aboard, across the British Channel between Calais and Tilmanstone.
The flight set a record for two persons in one plane.
Unrelated report inside: The Aeroplane In War So... See More
Christmas issue....
Item #177681
December 14, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 14, 1912 (with color cover) This issue is a Christmas issue and has a color cover sheet over it. The front page of this issue has an illustration called "A National Calamity."
In this issue there are many short stories and illustrations including "Stories of the Christ-Child" by Charles Johnston; "Treasure Trove" by Madison Cawein ... See More
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