Premiere of "Stir Crazy", "Popeye", and "Tess", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #724077
December 12, 1980
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 12, 1980 (Front and Calendar Sections)
* Premier and ad for "Popeye"
* Premier ad for "Tess" and "Stir Crazy"
* Ads for multiple additional blockbuster movies from 1980
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture classics: "Stir Crazy", "Popeye", and "Tess" - all with full-page ads. "Popeye" also has a featured review. There is perhaps no better issue for these ads t... See More
Curious issue reporting Kennedy's assassination...
Item #724058
November 22, 1963
THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-- "Second Extra", Nov. 22, 1963
* Bizarre JFK - John F. Kennedy assassination issue
This “Second Extra” edition has a curious–if not macabre–combination of headline and photo.
As would be expected of an “Extra” of this date, the large & bold headline proclaims: “KENNEDY KILLED” but immediately beneath it... See More
Big three meet in Yalta... Battle of the Bulge...
Item #723999
February 08, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 8, 1945
* Franklin D. Roosevelt - Churchill - Stalin
* Yalta Conference re. Germany & post war Europe
* Battle of the Bulge - General George S. Patton
* Photos at Camp O'Donnell - "Bataan Death March"
The front page has a banner headline: "BIG 3 SET FINAL STEPS TO CRUSH GERMANY, TURN TO PEACE ISSUES IN BLACK TALK; U. S. 3D AR... See More
1st Sci-Fi movie advertisement in 1927...
Item #723983
March 06, 1927
PAGES 5 & 6 of section 8 only (single leaf) of the New York Times, March 6, 1927
* Considered the very first full-length science fiction film
* Sci-fi drama movie opening day advertisement
* "Metropolis" - German director Fritz Lang
Page 6 of this single leaf has a 7 by 4 inch advertisement for the film "Metropolis" on it's opening in America.This movie first ap... See More
1937 Salem, Illinois bus crash disaster....
Item #723976
March 25, 1937
THE DETROIT NEWS, March 25, 1937
* Salem, Marion County, Illinois
* Roller derby troupe bus crash disaster
The back page has two related photos concerning the Salem, Illinois bus tragedy involving a roller derby troupe. See images with brief text.
Complete with all 32 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
background: In March 1937, a catastrophic bus accident occurred ... See More
1926 Fitchburg Mass. high school boys basketball team...
Item #723975
March 04, 1926
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, March 4, 1926
* Fitchburg high school boys basketball
* Undefeated regular season w/ team photo
* Eventual national champions in Chicago
The front page has a nice four column photo showing the 1926 Fitchburg High School boys basketball team with heading: "Fitchburg High's Undefeated Basketball Squad" (see images)
And the t... See More
Spree Killer Charles Starkweather execution day...
Item #723974
June 25, 1959
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., June 25, 1959
* Charles Starkweather execution (day of)
* Girlfriend Caril Ann Fugate spree murders
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Starkweather Dies" with lead-in: "Doctor Stricken Fatally at Execution" with photos of Starkweather and his 14-year old girlfriend. (see images)
Complete with 28 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally i... See More
German's Test their Luftwaffe in 1937....
Item #723973
April 30, 1937
NEW YORK WORLD TELEGRAM, April 30, 1937.
* Nazi Germany Luftwaffe (air force) tested
* Aerial Bombing of Guernica - Spain Civil War
* Anti-war painting by Pablo Picasso fame
The front page has a two column heading: "Britain, France Investigate Nazi Role in Killing of 800" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 34 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, sm
... See More
* Nazi Germany Luftwaffe (air force) tested
* Aerial Bombing of Guernica - Spain Civil War
* Anti-war painting by Pablo Picasso fame
The front page has a two column heading: "Britain, France Investigate Nazi Role in Killing of 800" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 34 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, sm
Tiger Flowers 1st Negro middleweight champ...
Item #723972
February 27, 1926
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., February 27, 1926
* Tiger Flowers vs. Harry Greb
* 1st African-American middleweight champ
* Boxing - boxers - "The Georgia Deacon"
The sport's section (page 8) has a two column heading: "Tiger Flowers, Victim of Many Knockouts, Becomes a Champion". (see images)
Complete with 12 pages, light toning and very minor wear at the margins, gene... See More
Item #723969
November 07, 1977
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 7, 1977
* Toccoa, Georgia dam disaster
* Toccoa Falls College tragedy
* Kelly Barnes Dam - Stephens County
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "37 Killed as Dam Bursts in Georgia" with subhead and two related photos. (see images) Lengthy coverage continues inside with another related photo and map.
Complete 1st section o... See More
Premiere of "No Holds Barred", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #723968
June 02, 1989
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 2, 1989
* Best "No Holds Barred" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Hulk Hogan - Tiny Lister - Vince McMahon
* WWE professional wrestling action film
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "No Holds Barred" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the e... See More
End of Prohibition in 1933 Chicago...
Item #723956
December 09, 1933
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, Dec. 9, 1933
* United States officially ends prohibition
* Repeal of the 18th Eighteenth Amendment
* Beer & liquor returns for 1st time in 13 years
* Organized crime - gangster era speakeasies ending
The front page has three related articles regarding the recent end of prohibition in the United States with a two column heading: "Zones City for Wa... See More
Illinois Fighting Illini football are 1927 Big Ten champs...
Item #723955
November 21, 1927
SECTION TWO (sports) only of The Detroit News, Nov. 21, 1927
* University of Illinois Fighting Illini - NCAA football
* Declared 1927 Big Ten Conference champions
The front page of this section has a banner headline: "CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS HAILED AS 'STARLESS WONDERS'" with subheads. (see images)
Complete section two only with 20 pages, light toning and so... See More
Jim Londos & professional wrestling...
Item #723951
January 13, 1934
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Jan. 13, 1934
* Jim Londos - The Golden Greek
* Early professional wrestling
* Title match vs. Joe Stecher
The front page of the sport's section (page 15) has a banner headline: "Londos Tosses Stecher in Nick of Time and Retains Title" with subheads and nice action photo. (see images) Nice to have from the city where this event took place. Rare a... See More
Battle of Madrid begins in 1936...
Item #723950
November 10, 1936
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, November 10, 1936
* Battle of Madrid Spain begins
* Nationalists assault
* Spanish Civil War
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "REBELS DROP INCENDIARY BOMBS IN MADRID DURING HEAVY AERIAL ATTACK" with subheads. (see images) More on page 2 with related photo. Coverage on the beginning of the Battle of Madrid.
Complete with 4... See More
1989 Beijing, China "Tank Man" photo...
Item #723933
June 06, 1989
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 6, 1989
* Iconic "Tank Man" photo in Tiananmen Square.
* Beijing, China protests and massacre defiance
The top of the front page has a headline that reads: "China Teeters on Edge of Civil War as Rival Forces Mobilize" with subhead. Also on the front page is the iconic photo of "Tank Man" during the Tiananmen Square protests and massacre. (see images) Much more inside. Lo... See More
Item #723932
November 28, 1932
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 28, 1932
* Albert Einstein's "Unified field theory"
The top of page 14 has a one column heading: "EINSTEIN INJECTS NEW 'MATH' TERM INTO HIS THEORY" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 28 pages, rag edition in nice condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.
AI notes: On November 27, 1932, Albert Einstein presented work in Germany (to the Prussian Academ... See More
1952 Brown vs. Board of Education 1st argued...
Item #723929
December 10, 1952
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1927 Columbine Mine massacre... Colorado...
Item #723926
November 21, 1927
THE DETROIT NEWS Nov. 21, 1927
* Columbine Mine massacre
* Serene, Colorado - ghost town
* Rocky Mountain Fuel Company
* 1927-1928 Colorado Coal Strike
The front page has a one column heading: "I. W .W BATTLE POLICE AT MINE" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 22 pages, some small binding holes along the spine, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally good.
AI notes: The Columbine Mi... See More
One of the more decorative mastheads of the 18th century...
Item #723920
May 17, 1798
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, May 17, 1798
* Nice masthead engraving
* 18th century America
If you are looking for a handsome American newspaper of the 1700's which is displayable & priced reasonably, this is one of the best. This title features one of the more decorative mastheads of the era.
Complete in 4 pages, never-trimmed margins, some tiny binding holes along the... See More
Pre "Miracle on Ice" U.S. Hockey vs. Soviets...
Item #723919
February 10, 1980
SUNDAY SUN-TIMES, Feb. 10, 1980
* Pre "Miracle on Ice" at Lake Placid
* U.S. Olympic hockey team vs. Soviets
* Madison Square Garden exhibition game
Near the back on page 132 is a heading that reads: "So, who's counting? Soviets outskate U.S." with related photo and box scores.(see images) This drubbing by the Soviets set up the stage for the historic &q... See More
The London Blitz of 1940... German bombers...
Item #723915
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. (see images) Nice for display. Related photo is on the back page. (see)
Complete with all 28 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within... See More
FDR's "Arsenal of Democracy" 1940 radio speech... FDR Fireside Chat...
Item #723910
December 30, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 30, 1940
* President Franklin D. Roosevelt speech
* "The Arsenal of Democracy" by radio
The front page has a great banner headline: "ROOSEVELT CALLS FOR GREATER AID TO BRITAIN; 'AXIS WILL NOT WIN'" with subheads. Nice for display. Complete text of his speech appears on page 6. Much content on this "Fireside Chat" and includes an image of FDR in front of his microphon... See More
1939 Jewish Holocaust... Jews segregated....
Item #723904
July 07, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 7, 1939
* The Jewish Holocaust in progress
* Jews being segregated
The front page has a one column heading: "REICH MAKES JEWS JOIN FOR SELF-CARE" with subhead: "All Placed in One Organization Running Schools and Relief--Speedier Migration Is Aim". (see images) Coverage on the ongoing Jewish holocaust in Nazi Germany.
Complete with all 38 pages,... See More
Confederates marching towards Gettysburg, Pennsylvania...
Item #723844
June 18, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, June 18, 1863
* Invasion of Maryland & Pennsylvania
* Rebels marching towards Gettysburg
* History about to be made (historic)
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE REBEL INVASION" "Retreat of Jenkins' Cavalry from Chambersburgh" "Our Fortifications South of Harrisburgh Considered Sufficient" "Movements of Lee's Army" "The Main Body of His Forces ... See More
1953 "Doom Town" atomic bomb test...
Item #723843
March 20, 1953
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., March 20, 1953
* Atomic bomb tests - Cold War w/ Russia
* Operation Upshot-Knothole - nuclear weapons
* "Doom Town" photos of destruction - "Annie"
The bottom of the front page has three related photos with heading: "Atom Detonation Turns $20,000 House Fiery Matchwood in 2 1-3 Seconds" There is no related article, just ... See More
Race horse Seabiscuit wins in record time in 1937....
Item #723840
November 06, 1937
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, November 6, 1937
* Seabiscuit wins Riggs Handicap
* Pimlico Race Course - Baltimore
* Thoroughbred racehorse racing
The front page of the sport's section (page 19) has a one column heading: "Seabiscuit Recaptures Gold Title" with subhead. Related photo on page page 23. (see images)
Complete with all 28 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, small binding holes along... See More
John Buchan, 1st Baron Tweedsmuir death....
Item #723839
February 12, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 12, 1940
* John Buchan, 1st Baron Tweedsmuir death
* Scottish novelist, historian & Unionist politician
* 15th Governor General of Canada
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Lord Tweedsmuir Is Dead; A Third Operation Futile" with subhead. (see) Lengthy 1st report coverage continues on page 2 with photo. Always nice to have notable events in history r... See More
Oklahoma Sooners begin 47 game winning streak...
Item #723838
October 11, 1953
SPRINGFIELD SUNDAY REPUBLICAN, Mass. Oct. 11, 1953
* Oklahoma Sooners - NCAA college football
* 1st win of the iconic 47 game winning streak
* Coach Bud Wilkinson vs. Texas Longhorns
Page 4 of the sport's section has a one column heading: "OKLAHOMA SCORES EARLY TO DEFEAT TEXAS FOE, 19-14" with subhead. (see images) See details below. Other college football game re... See More
Five British newspapers from the 1760's - 1790's...
Item #723837
* Pre and post American Revolutionary War era* Great, unique gift idea for that history buff
(5) An interesting & unique lot of five British newspapers, containing all different titles from the 18th century. They span the 1760's thru the 1790's and include at least one from each decade. Some have red ink stamps (partial or otherwise, see images). Certainly a one-of-a-kind grouping.
Titles and da... See More
Ali Khamenei becomes Iran's Supreme Leader... China's Tian An Men Square atrocity... Jewish survivors of "Voyage of the Damned"...
Item #723836
June 05, 1989
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 5, 1989
* Ali Khamenei becomes Iran's Supreme Leader
* Following Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini's death
* Tiananmen Square massacre in Beijing, China
The front page has a two column heading: "Iran Mourns; New Leader Is Chosen" with subhead: "President Khamenei Takes Khomeini Spiritual Role to Avert Power Struggle" and photo. (see images) More inside.
Al... See More
Eisnehower's "Crusade of Freedom"... Man convicted of "leering"...
Item #723835
November 12, 1952
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 12, 1952
* Convicted of "Leering" from a distance
* Yanceyville, Caswell County, North Carolina
* President Eisenhower's "Crusade of Freedom" speech
The front page has: "Negro in North Carolina Convicted Of Assault by 'Leer' at White Girl", which continues on page 21. It tells of sharecropper Mack Ingram's conviction of... See More
German Ocean Liner SS St. Louis... Jewish refugees...
Jewish refugees are refused in Cuba...
Item #723834
June 03, 1939
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, Missouri, June 3, 1939..
* German Ocean Liner MS St. Louis
* Jewish refugees are refused in Cuba
* "The Voyage of the Damned" - Jews
* IN A ST. LOUIS PUBLICATION ***
The top of page 5 on the first column is a one column heading: "JEWISH REFUGEES GET OFFER FROM SANTO DOMINGO" with subheads. (see images) Nice to have from the city of the ocean liner's namesake. Very rare as such.... See More
Robert H. Goddard & his early rockets in 1929.....
Item #723833
July 21, 1929
NEW YORK TIMES, July 21, 1929
* Robert H. Goddard
* Early rockets - rocketry
* Space - Moon ?
The top of page 11 has column heads that include: "TO EXPLORE SKIES WITH 'MOON ROCKET'" "Smithsonian Institution Expects Dr. Goddard's Device to Reach Outer Space" "INSTRUMENTS TO BE MADE" and more (see images ). Very early reporting on the world of rocketry.
Complete 1st section only with all 24 p... See More
Rare Paul Revere engraving... Benedict Arnold & the Battle of Quebec...
Item #723820
February 09, 1776
THE ESSEX JOURNAL & NEW HAMPSHIRE PACKET, Newburyport, Massachusetts, Feb. 9, 1776
* Paul Revere masthead engraving
* American Revolutionary War
* Great year to have (1776)
There were but a few masthead engravings of the 18th century which were created by Paul Revere. The "Massachusetts Spy" is perhaps the most famous, plus there is the engraving in the "Boston Gaz... See More
Bank Panic of 1907...
Item #723816
November 01, 1907
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Nov. 1, 1907
* The Bank Panic of 1907
* Stock Market - Wall Street decline
The front page has a nice banner headline: "CALIFORNIA BANKS DOING BUSINESS" with subheads. (see images) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
Complete with 10 pages, small library... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1670...
Item #723815
June 20, 1670
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, June 20, 1670
* Among the Earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* Hold something in your hands from the 17th century
* Unique gift idea for that history buff
This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As wa... See More
Harriot Stanton Batch death... Women's suffrage movement...
Item #723814
November 21, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 21, 1940
* Harriot Stanton Batch death w/ photo
* Elizabeth Cady Stanton's daughter
* Woman's - Women's suffrage movement
* Known for organizing historic marches
The top of the 1st column of page 29 has a one column heading: "MRS. BLATCH DEAD; FAMED SUFFRAGIST" with subheads and photo. (see images)
Complete with all 60 page... See More
1942 Battle of Midway naval victory...
Item #723811
June 10, 1942
MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, June 10, 1942
* Battle Of Midway - Carriers
* United States Navy vs. Imperial Japanese Navy
* The sea battle that changed the course of WWII
The front page has a three column heading: "Midway Shows U.S. Planes Can stop Jap Super-Ships" with related photo showing Ensign George H. Gay Jr. More on page 2. (see images)
Complete with all 20 pages, li... See More
Death of George Harrison in a Liverpool newspaper...
Item #723808
November 30, 2001
LIVERPOOL ECHO, England, Nov. 30, 2001
* George Harrison death
* The Beatles musician
* Best publication to be had
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&quo... See More
Patrick Henry... "independent of Great Britain"...
Item #723800
August 03, 1776
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 3, 1776
* Independence from Great Britain - Patrick Henry
* Reverend John Wesley - Revolutionary War original
Page 2 contains a letter concerning events at Quebec and Montreal (see photo). Another page has a lengthy letter signed in type by: John Wesley, and yet another has a letter from Lt. gov. Trumbull which includes: "...we have just heard that Gen. Carle... See More
Most runs in a single inning - 1953 Boston Red Sox...
Item #723799
June 19, 1953
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Taunton, Massachusetts, June 19, 1953 This 18 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 14: "Bosox Break Seven Records In 23-2 Romp" with box scores. (see)
This was a record made by the Boston Red Sox which is still held to this day.
Other news of the day. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise good.
Labor union newspaper for the aircraft industry...
Item #723798
December 07, 1943
AIRCRAFT MACHINIST, Los Angeles, California, Dec. 7, 1943 From the midst of World War II, this is a in-house newspaper by the AFL, the 'Voice of Aircraft Labor" as noted in the masthead. Southern California was a hotbed of aircraft construction at the time.
Four pages, minor margin tears, good condition.
1903 "Bloody Breathitt" Jackson, Kentucky...
Item #723797
May 28, 1903
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, May 28, 1903
* Jackson, Kentucky shootout
* "Bloody Breathitt" county
* James B. Marcum murder
The front page has a two column heading: "GUNS CRACKED AT JACKSON" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
Complete with 6 pa... See More
1903 East St. Louis flooding disaster...
Item #723796
June 10, 1903
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, June 10, 1903
* East St. Louis flooding
* Mississippi River disaster
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "EAST ST. LOUIS IS TOTALLY SUBMERGED" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
Complete with 6 pages, ... See More
1910 photo of Chief Myers...
Item #723794
January 29, 1910
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Jan. 29, 1910
* John Tortes - Chief Myers photo
* New York Giants baseball catcher
The front page of section 2 (sports) has a three column photo of Chief Myers with heading: "Big Indian Catcher is Idol Of the Polo Grounds Fans" with subhead and text. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not tot... See More
Neat title... "THE MOSQUITO"...
Item #723793
March 21, 1925
THE MOSQUITO, Perth Amboy, New Jersey, March 21, 1925 A curious little newspaper which appears to be the combination of the Middlesex Plain Dealer and the Perth Amboy Press. Filled mostly with local news and tidbits, many quite folksy and humorous, plus many ads as well. The ftpg. has a bit noting: "Christy Mathewson, of baseball fame, was recently named one of the trustees of the American L
... See More1903 Outlaw James McKinney killed...
Item #723792
April 20, 1903
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, April 20, 1903
* James McKinney killed
* Tulare County outlaw
* Bakersfield, California shootout
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "OUTLAW MET A TRAGIC END" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
Complete with 6 pages,... See More
1903 Gainesville, Georgia tornado disaster...
Item #723789
June 02, 1903
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, June 2, 1903
* Gainesville, Georgia tornado
* Hall County storm disaster
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "GEORGIA TORNADO KILLED A HUNDRED" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in ... See More
Serge Koussevitzky death... Russian conductor...
Item #723787
June 05, 1951
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 5, 1951
* The death of Serge Koussevitzky
* Russian music conductor & composer
* Boston Symphony Orchestra director
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Serge Koussevitzky Is Dead at 76; Conducted in Boston for 25 Years" Lengthy 1st report coverage continues on page 35 with photo.
Complete with 64 pages, rag edition in nice con... See More
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