Death of The Beatles' George Harrison...

DAILY NEWS, New York, Nov. 30, 2001 See the photo below for the great front page heading and photo concerning the death of Beatle George Harrison. Lengthy article & many more photos on the inside pages. The complete issue, very nice condition.

Early 1900's Harper's Weekly (illustrated)... 2nd-rate and damaged...

(10) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of ten 2nd-rate & damaged Harper's Weekly illustrated newspapers from the early 1900's. Well over 50 prints - each over 100 years old! All will be dated from 1900-1919 and will be a blend of 2nd rate and partially damaged issues which may include any combination of missing or damaged pages, staining, and/or loose spines. If ordering folders, pl... See More  

19th century 2nd-rate lot of 20 newspapers...

(20) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of 20 second-rate American newspapers dating from 1820 - 1899, containing at least 5 different titles within the lot. The issues may have light staining, small edge tears, minor close-trimming and/or more than typical toning or wear. They will not have missing pages or cut-outs.  A great lot for a dealer, those doing research, or someone wishing to begin a coll... See More  

An instant collection... 20 newspapers from the 1800's...

(20) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of 20 issues, with at least 5 different titles, dating from the 1820's - 1890's, in average or better condition--not a damaged or 2nd-rate lot. No pulpish newspapers.  A great value. Please note the shipping & handling for this lot. If purchasing folders, we recommend purchasing at least 5 folders for this lot.

* Half-lots are available&n... See More  

1922 John Wanamaker death...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 13, 1922



* John Wanamaker death

* Department store pioneer



The front page has a one column heading: "JOHN WANAMAKER DIES AT AGE OF 84 FROM HEART ATTACK" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the death of John Wanamaker, father of modern advertising continues inside with a illustration of him.

Complete with 44 pages, light toning at the margins... See More  

Edmond Rostand dies... President Wilson becomes the 1st...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 3, 1918



* President Woodrow Wilson delivers State of the Union Address

* Prepares to become 1st President to set foot on European soil

* Edmond Rostand of Cyrano de Bergerac fame dies



The front page has a three-line, full-banner headline: "PRESIDENT SAYS IT IS HIS FIRST DUTY TO GO TO EUROPE...," with considerable text regarding his delivery of the an... See More  

Walt Disney receives special Oscar(s) for "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs"...

MOTION PICTURE DAILY, February 24, 1939



* Walt Disney receives a truly special award

* The 11th annual Academy Awards



In February, 1939, Walt Disney received a special award for pioneering work in a new field for "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," in which he was presented with one large Oscar, and sever statuettes - a truly one-of-a-kind award which has never been repeated. To ... See More  

WWI about to end - terms given...

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, November 9, 1918



* Terms are given to end WWI

* WWI related cartoon on the front page



Page one has the full-banner, 3-line heading: "Kaiser and Reichstag Get Foch's Terms; Republic in Bavaria as Revolt Spreads; Wilhelm refuses to Quit His Throne," with multiple related subheads. Includes a great front-page cartoon related to the war. See images for details.

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Post WWI activity... More German warships surrender...

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, November 22, 1918



* German War Ships Surrender

* WWI related cartoon on the front page



Page one has the 5-column, 3-line heading: "90 German Warships Surrender; One Strikes Mine and Goes Down; 'Wilson Peace' Assailed in Senate," with multiple related subheads. The front page also has a large WWI related cartoon. See images for details.

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Donald, Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, and several Dwarfs wish everyone a Merry Christmas - in color...

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, Final Morning Edition, December 23, 1939



* Several Disney Characters wish everyone a Merry Christmas...

* Donald, Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, and several Dwarfs

* Signed work by Walt Disney - approx. 12 by 15 1/2 inches



The back page has an absolutely wonderful, large, color print showing work from Walt's hand which depicts Donald, Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, and several... See More  

1st Women's Air Derby death... ...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 20, 1929



* 1st Women's Air Derby begins

* "Powder Puff Derby"

* Marvel Crosson's crash & death

* LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin (airship)

* 1st to fly around the World (halfway)



The front page has a one column heading: "WOMAN DERBY FLIER IS LOST IN ARIZONA" with subheads. (see)

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete i... See More  

Al Capone out - Johnny "the Immune" Torrio takes over...

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, June 19, 1931  The front page has an article headed: "New Leader Takes Place Of Al Capone," which announces that Johnny "the Immune" Torrio has taken over the gangland leadership - with more.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day are present as well.

Complete in 22 pages, small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.... See More  

Gandhi, Thomas Edison, and Al Capone...

TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, Feb. 25, 1931  The front page has a large photo of Gandhi with the caption: "Gandhi Happy To Be Free Again." Also on the front page is an interesting article regarding Albert Einstein: "Einstein Used the Cigarette Relatively." Page 3 has a 2-column, two-line heading regarding Al Capone: "CAPONE ELUDES THE CROWDS AND GOES BEFORE U.... See More  

Second Arab-Israeli War (Suez Crisis) Cease War...

MIRROR NEWS EXTRA, Los Angeles, November 6, 1956



* The Second Arab-Israeli War (Suez Crisis) Cease-Fire..

* "Day of" truce announcement



The front page has the bold, two-line banner heading: "SUEZ CEASE-FIRE CALLED BY BRITISH," with subhead, "Truce Slated Tonight Unless Egypt Attacks." Also found on the front page and within are articles related to the U.S. Pres... See More  

De Beers South African Diamond Mines close...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, March 31, 1932



* De Beers Diamond Mines close

* $72,2000,000 gems on hand



Page 8 has the one-column heading: "DE BEERS MINES SET CLOSING FOR TODAY," with subhead: "Shut-down of South Africa's Diamond Industry Viewed as Requisite to a Revival," which is a report from Johannesburg, South Africa, which tells of the historic closing of the D... See More  

The Mexican-American War...

THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., Jan. 7, 1847  The ftpg. features much concerning the Mexican War including: "Honor to the Brave--Dinner to Gen. Houston" "The Mexican Armistice" "Army & Navy Intelligence" "Interesting from Mexico - Hostility Against Americans--Wretched Condition of American Deserters". Inside has considerable reporting of Congress... See More  

Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker cleared of all charges...

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, Jan. 27, 1927



* Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker vindication

* Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis



Page 2 has one column headings: "COBB AND SPEAKER BOTH EXONERATED" "Cleared Of All Charges in Decision by Judge K.M. Landis".

During the 1920's there was an on-going feud between pitcher Dutch Leonard & Ty Cobb, culminating in L... See More  

With a one cent postage stamp in the masthead...

THE MONTOURSVILLE NEWS, Pennsylvania, Jan. 11, 1934   An interesting, small newspaper from this small town in North-central Pennsylvania, a suburb of Williamsport. The masthead notes that it is: "Published Weekly in the interest of Montoursville and its rural environs--Warrensville, Huntersville, Loyalsock, Barbours, Proctor, Hillsgrove and Farming section in this part of Count... See More  

Very first appearance of Walt Whitman's poem "Halcyon Days"

NEW YORK HERALD, January 29, 1888 



* Walt Whitman - American poet

* 1st Appearance of "Halcyon Days"



At the top of page 12 is a poem titled: "Halcyon Days" by the noted Walt Whitman, this being the very first appearance of this poem in print as verified by the Walt Whitman Archive, and is very significant as such. Complete in 24 pages, light toning, very good c... See More  

Deed for the purchase of a Baptist church pew...

This is an interesting deed for the purchase of a church pew in: "...the Baptist Meeting House, near the Dock Village, so called, in Alna, in consideration of the sum of $33.25....do bargain, sell and convey...a Pew in the said House, No. forty..." with further legal wording (see). This is in the state of Maine and is dated June 11, 1839. Various signatures and a covered red wax seal. Me... See More  

Dedication of the historic Prospect Hill Cemetery...

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 27, 1858  Page 2 contains a report headed "Cemetery Dedication" being the ceremonies of the historic Prospect Hill Cemetery at Washington (see photos).

Four pages, very nice, clean condition. The folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.

The John Scopes "monkey trial"...

TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, July 8, 1925  The top of the first column has heads: "WOULD BAR EVOLUTION BY CONSTITUTION" "Bryan Group is Prepared to Go the Limit" "Adverse Decision to Be Appealed Through" with the text carrying over to page 11. 

This reports on the famous evolution vs. creation trial of teacher John Scopes in Dayton, Tennessee. ... See More  

President Johnson's state-of-the-union address...

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, Dec. 4, 1867 



* Andrew Johnson State of the Union Address

* Post civil war reconstruction era



All of page 2 & a bit of pg. 3 are taken up with: "President Johnson's Message" being his state of the union address to the nation, in which he reviews the events of the year. Signed by him at its conclusion: Andrew Johnson. 

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Attempts to destroy the new ironside monitors...

BOSTON DAILY ADVERTISER, Oct. 15, 1863  The ftpg. has reporting on the Battle of Bristoe Station with: "From Gen. Meade's Army" "The Fighting on Monday". Also: "The Attempts to Destroy the Ironsides" "The Injuries to the Monitors" "From Charleston--Another Attempt to Destroy the Ironsides". More war reporting on pate 2 as well.

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Battle of Oswego and more...

CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, May 31, 1814  Page 3 has: "General Orders" from Sackett's Harbor followed by a letter from Thomas Macdonough, Commanding U.S. forces on Lake Champlain, to the Secretary of the Navy" datelines at Vergennes. This concerns a battle on Otter Creek (see). Also: "The Attack On Oswego" with a lengthy report.

Four pages, nice condition.... See More