Promoting the release of the first color Superman comic strip...
Item #657084
October 29, 1939
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, Oct. 29, 1939 As serious collectors of Superman material know, November 5 was the date of the very first Superman color comic strip to appear in Sunday newspapers. It was obviously a great success.
What many may not be aware of is the promotion in advance of the release.
The color comic section of this issue from one week prior has a half page color advertisement a... See More
Eve of World War II in 1939... Hitler defying the World...
Item #657079
August 29, 1939
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, August 29, 1939
* World War II about to start
* Adolph Hitler defying World
* Poland attacked in 2 days
The front page has a great banner headline: "LONDON AWAITS HITLER REPLY" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. More on the following pages. Related photos and map are on the back page. Germany would attack Poland 2 days later, starting World... See More
1939 assassination attempt on Adolph Hitler...
Item #657052
November 9, 1939
LOS ANGELES TIMES, November 9, 1939.
* Adolph Hitler assassination attempt (1st report)
* Pre Operation Valkyrie
* Bürgerbräukeller
The front page features a nice banner headline announcing: "HITLER BARELY MISSES DEATH AS BOMB KILLS 6" with subheads and small photo of Hitler (see). More inside.
Incomplete issue containing 8 pages of the 1st section only, a few small ma... See More
A Charles Dickens publication...
Item #656984
ALL THE YEAR ROUND, London, January 17, 1863 This was a weekly periodical "Conducted By Charles Dickens", as noted in the masthead. Filled with various literary content, this issue contains 24 pages is in very nice, clean condition, 6 by 9 1/4 inches. Nice to have the "Charles Dickens" name in the title. (see images).Disbound without wrappers. ... See More
Promoting the release of the first color Superman comic strip...
Item #656952
November 4, 1939
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, Nov. 4, 1939
* 1st colored superman comic promotion
* Very early & rare item re. this superhero
As most serious collectors of Superman material know, November 5 was the date of the very first Superman color comic strip to appear in Sunday newspapers. It was obviously a great success.
What many may not be aware of is the promotion in advance of the release.
Pa... See More
President Ford's Inauguration...
Item #656941
August 10, 1974
DAILY NEWS, New York, New York, August 10, 1974
The front page of this issue shows Gerald Ford being sworn as a president of the United States with a headline reading: "President Ford Pledges: TRUTH, PEACE AND SECURITY," with related articles and photos found on inside pages. See images for details.
This issue is in good condition and is complete in about 28 pages.... See More
Nixon's choice is Gerald Ford...
Item #656940
October 13, 1973
DAILY NEWS, New York, NY, October 13, 1973 The front page of this tabloid issue carries the headline "NIXON'S CHOICE IS GERALD FORD" with the subhead "Congress Chiefs Applaud Pick". The article within the issue has "President Names Gerald Ford" "Nixon Reveals Veep in TV Address" "Fight Looms Over New VP". Other news of the day is also wit... See More
New York's Governor Cary & Mayor Koch...
Item #656939
January 10, 1978
THE TRIB, New York, NY, January 10, 1978
The headline on the front page of this issue reads: "That State Tax Cut to be Pared Down," which also includes a large photograph of "The 'Peacemakers" - Governor Cary and Mayor Koch.
This issue is in good condition and is complete in approximately 72 pages.
JFK slain by assassin...
Item #656938
November 22, 1963
PRESS-TELEGRAM EXTRA, Long Beach, California, November 22, 1963 Reporting from the day of the tragedy. The front page features a banner headline: "PRESIDENT KENNEDY SLAIN ASSASSIN!" with a subhead "Texas Governor Also Cut Down in Dallas Tragedy". This issue features a single photo of President and Mrs. Kennedy as they were being greeted upon their arrival at the Internati... See More
Full-page Mogul Cigarettes and Victor Talking Machine Co.ads...
Item #656936
May 6, 1915
LESLIE'S WEEKLY ILLUSTRATED, New York City, New York, May 6, 1915
* Mogul Egyptian Cigar ad
The front page of this issue has a color illustration titled "Dispatches from the Front" by E. Flohri. One the back of this page, there are two half page ads for Mogul Egyptian Cigarettes.
There is a full page illustration of "Devoted Dog Defends His Ruined Home" by E. Mata... See More
Jamaica Bay... Time Recorder for Flying Machines...
Item #656934
July 2, 1910
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, NY, July 2, 1910 The issue contains a full front page illustration: "The Jamaica Bay Improvement," which shows an aerial view of Jamaica Bay - with Rockaway Beach in the foreground & Manhattan in the distant background. An inside page has a related article.
Also present is a full page report with four photos: "An Electric Time Recorder For F... See More
The landing of Ohio Troops at Louisville, Kentucky...
Item #656932
January 11, 1862
(single-leaf from) HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, NY, January 11, 1862
This is a single-page print. The page contains two engravings entitled "Landing of Ohio Troops at Louisville, Kentucky" and "General Buell's Body-Guard".
The print size is approximately 11 x 15.75 inches.
Charleston, South Carolina from the Civil War...
Item #656931
January 31, 1863
(single-leaf from) HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, NY, January 31, 1863
This is a single-page print which would be great for display. The page contains four engravings entitled: "Middle-Ground Battery, Charleston, S.C." "The Charleston Iron-Clad Fleet" "Folley's Battery Near the Light-House, at Charleston, South Carolina" and "Our Blockading Fleet off North... See More
Collecting newspapers... reference book...
Item #656928
January 1, 1972
"CHRONOLOGICAL TABLES OF AMERICAN NEWSPAPERS 1690-1820" A huge 132 page chart noting all titles, by state, & where published for each of the years noted. Published by the American Antiquarian Society and Barre Publishers. Hardbound, with dust jacket, new condition.
1882 Singing doll advertisement...
Item #656927
December 8, 1882
CLEVELAND WEEKLY HERALD, Ohio, December 8, 1882
* Webber singing doll
This 8 page newspaper has news of the day and many interesting advertisements including a page 5 ad for:
"A Marvellous (sic) Doll" with small illustration of the 'Webber Singing Doll" See photo for the 5 2 1/4 inch ad which has very tiny text. This was 8 years before the famous 'Edison... See More
Charles Manson murders... Sharon Tate...
Item #656926
December 3, 1969
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 3, 1969
* Charles Manson murders - Sharon Tate
* Tex Watson - Spahn Ranch
On the front page of section 2 (page 29) has a two column heading: "3 Suspects in Tate Case Tied to Guru and 'Family'," with related photos. Early reporting on the arrests regarding the infamous Hollywood area murders led by Charles Mansion.
Other news, sports an... See More
Death takes Eddie Cantor...
Item #656925
October 11, 1964
HERALD EXAMINER, Los Angeles, Oct. 11, 1964
* Eddie Cantor death
* It is BEST to have reports from the city where an event occurred
Above the masthead is a headline: "DEATH TAKES EDDIE CANTOR" with a subhead: "Coronary Closes Bug Eyes At 72" plus a large photo captioned: "Heart Attack Brings Death to Comedian Eddie Cantor". Great to have this report in a ... See More
Classical piano greats...
Item #656924
June 3, 1883
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, June 3, 1883
* Classical piano players
* Beethovan, Bach, Mozart & more
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. Page 16 has an article headed: "PIANO MUSIC" "Sketches Critical Estimates of Its Greatest Masters" and more with smaller subheads. (see) Text takes up 2 full columns.
This issue is no... See More
Bloody Sunday (1921)...
Item #656923
July 11, 1921
ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Atlanta, GA, July 11, 1921
* Bloody Sunday - day of violence
* Belfast, Northern Ireland
* Irish War of Independence
The front page has a two column heading: "Rioting In Belfast Gains In Intensity On eve of Armistice" with subheads. (see) Coverage on Belfast's Bloody Sunday in Northern Ireland during the Irish War of Independence.
Other news, sports and... See More
Very rare title... Early scenes from the Old West...
Item #656922
June 11, 1881
THE GREAT WEST, Denver, Colorado, June 11, 1881
* Very rare Old West title
Certainly a great name for a newspaper from the Old West. The front page features two great prints: "The Disappointed Prospector" and: "Struck It Rich". Among the front page articles are: "Colorado Scenery" "A Magnificent Reason Why Women Should Not Vote!" "How Much D... See More
Two of the best Kennedy assassination issues to be had...
Item #656921
November 23, 1963
Here is a terrific pair of issues on the assassination of John F. Kennedy from the city where it happened. Both issues are THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS from Texas.
Note: While we do offer each of these issues as stand-alone items, purchasing them as a set will enable you to take advantage of a discounted price.
You get the November 23, 1963 edition which is a quite rare & extremely desirable ne... See More
Eamon De Valera elected president of Ireland...
Item #656920
March 10, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 10, 1932
* Eamon De Valera elected president
* Fianna Fail - Dail
* Ireland - Irish
The front page has one column headings that include: "DE VALERA ELECTED PRESIDENT BY DAIL", "Cheered as He is Selected to Head Cabinet--Chooses Republican Aides", "Takes Oath Of Allegiance" and more (see images). Always nice to have notable events in h... See More
Kodak Camera Founder George Eastman Dies In 1932..
Item #656919
March 15, 1932
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 15, 1932
* George Eastman suicide death (1st report)
* Kodak camera inventor - roll film
The front page has a six column headline: "Eastman, Kodak Millionaire, Kills Himself" with subheads. (see) More on page 10. Photo of Eastman is on the back page. First report coverage on the suicide death of Kodak camera inventor George Eastman. Always nice to... See More
Valentine's Day... Scenes of Colorado...
Item #656918
February 17, 1866
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Feb. 17, 1866 The entire front page has two prints: "Central City, Colorado" which is a town view; and "A Gambling Scene in Denver City, Colorado". Inside is a large print of "George Bancroft"; a full page of the: "Grand Reception Given by the 7th Regiment at the Academy of Music, New York"; a print of: "The Late Rev... See More
Harris-Corliss Steam Engine...
Item #656917
August 12, 1876
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, August 12, 1876 A great issue, as the front page contains a nice article titled: "The Improved Harris-Corliss Steam Engine" which also contains a very large illustration. With the issue are articles: "Improved Fountain Pen"; "Window Grill at Ratisbon, Bavaria", "Thonger's Devise for Heating Air for Furnaces", "Be... See More
How to Build the Pacific Railroad...
Military events just after the Civil War...
Item #656915
August 12, 1865
ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL, New York, Aug. 12, 1865
* Post Civil War reconstruction
Obviously a military-themed newspaper so all the content is as would be expected, including much on Reconstruction efforts following the Civil War. Among the articles within are: "Military Occupation of the Rebel States" "State of Things at the South" "Thoughts In the Field" &... See More
On the death of LaFayette...
Item #656914
June 28, 1834
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, June 28, 1834
* In memory of LaFayette : on LaFayette's death
The very top of the front page has an. item which includes: "...senate appointed a committee of 13 & the house of representatives a committee of 24 to consider & report what token of affection ought to be paid to the memory of Lafayette..." with just a bit more... See More
1718 World's oldest daily newspaper...
Item #656913
August 19, 1718
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, August 19, 1718
* Early 18th century
This issue is 300 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe and more. This title is the oldest continuously published daily newspaper in the world which began in 1665 and is still in existence today. Also with some interesting advertisements as well.
A complete single sheet newspaper measuring about 7 by ... See More
Louis Pasteur... The inventor of the Polka...
Item #656912
October 12, 1895
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 12, 1895 This paper has a front page print and article of: LOUIS PASTEUR. This moving article highlights not only this amazing man's life work but his character as well. A very good insight into a remarkable man.
Also on the front page is an article "The Inventor of the Polka."
Inside the issue is: "The Tool Steel Industry"; ... See More
Jeffrey Dahmer arrested... serial killer...
Item #656911
July 24, 1991
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 24 1991
* Jeffrey Dahmer arrested (1st report)
* Serial killer and sex offender
* Rape, murder & dismemberment
The top of page 14 has a one column photo of Dahmer with heading: "Body Parts, Vat of Acid Found in Apartment". Another related photo is on page 2. (see) First report coverage on the arrest and realization of Jeffrey Dahmer's killings.
C... See More
1929 Albert Einstein theory of relativity....
Item #656910
January 26, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 26, 1929
* Albert Einstein
* Theory of Relativity & more
The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "EINSTEIN'S THEORY TRACED TO SOURCES" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 36 pages, rag edition, small binding slits along the spine, very nice condition.... See More
Internment of the Aliens...
Item #656909
December 19, 1941
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 19, 1941 Page 52 carries a report "Aliens to Be Held in Southwest" as well as an additional article "100 Aliens on Coast Sent to Montana" with subheads "Those Held as 'Dangerous' Go From San Francisco Area to Camp at Missoula", "One a Magnesium Expert", "Detention of Hansgirg May Shut Down Los Altos Plant - Ols... See More
West Jersey and Seashore Railroad...
Item #656908
November 10, 1906
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, November 10, 1906
The prime feature of this issue are the images related to the West Jersey and Seashore Railroad, which include a map of the electrified portion, the motor cars, and the power house. Additional images and ads are prevalent throughout.
Complete in 16 pages, very nice condition. Front page does have a library stamp in the upper m... See More
Chinese bound for San Francisco...
Item #656907
April 29, 1876
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, April 29, 1876 Inside are several prints on "The War in the Herzegovina", a full page: "Map of a Portion of Africa" and a doublepg. centerfold: "Chinese Emigration to America: Sketch on Board the Steamship Alaska, Bound for San Francisco".
Complete in 24 pages, very nice, clean condition.
Albert Einstein theory of relativity expanded...
Item #656905
January 19, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 19, 1929
* Professor Albert Einstein
* Theory of Relativity extended
* Gravitation - Electromagnetism
The top of page 6 has a two column heading: "Einstein Is Amazed at Stir Over Theory; Holds 100 Journalists at Bay for a Week" I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not.
Other... See More
Sitting Bull's camp captured... Return to Palestine...
Item #656904
AMERICAN SOCIALIST, Oneida New York, Jan. 25, 1877
* Capture of Sitting Bull's Camp
* Capture of Sitting Bull's Camp
* Much regarding the Jews
Inside this issue is a small but historic article on the discovery and capture of the Indian camp headed by Chief Sitting Bull (see image). Also within this issue are two articles of Judaic interest: one describing the return of multitudes of Jews to their
Inside this issue is a small but historic article on the discovery and capture of the Indian camp headed by Chief Sitting Bull (see image). Also within this issue are two articles of Judaic interest: one describing the return of multitudes of Jews to their
Sam Houston's 'call to arms' against Mexico...
Item #656903
April 2, 1842
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, April 2, 1842
* Samuel Houston call to arms - Texas citizens
* Post Texas Revolution - Pre Mexican-American War
Inside has: "President Houston's Proclamation to the Citizens of Texas" which begins: "My Countrymen: Rumours have been brought from the southwestern frontier of invasion...The facts are sufficient to justify immedi... See More
General Hull's historic Proclamation to the people of Canada...
Item #656901
August 3, 1812
THE UNITED STATES' GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Aug. 3, 1812 Reports include: "Commodore Rodgers' Squadron" "From Halifax" "Latest From Baltimore" "Fate of War" "United States' Frigate Constitution" and more items on the War of 1812.
Perhaps the most notable content is the: "Proclamation" by William Hull beginning: "Inha... See More
Albert Einstein in 1929....
Item #656900
January 30, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 30, 1929.
* Albert Einstein's Unified field theory
* Gravitation & electromagnetism
The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "EINSTEIN GEOMETRY IN THEORY EXPLAINED" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 48 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with a... See More
1st England to Australia airplane flight...
Item #656898
December 11, 1919
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 11, 1919
* 1st airplane flight - England to Australia
* Aviator Ross Macpherson Smith
The top of page 17 has a two column heading: "Smith Flies to Australia, Wins $50,000; King and Two Premiers Felicitate Him" First report coverage on the last leg of the 1st airplane flight from England to Australia. Always nice to have notable events in history report... See More
President Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev sign historic INF Treaty...
Item #656897
December 9, 1987
THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC, Phoenix, December 9, 1987
* Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty
* Historic INF agreement signed
* Significant reduction in the Nuclear Arms race
* Reagan and Gorbachev sign treaty
The front page has a banner headline: "Reagan, Gorbachev 'make history'" with subhead and photo. (see) This coverage concerns the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forc... See More
End of the Massachusetts 54th Regiment...
Item #656896
July 21, 1865
THE LIBERATOR, Boston, July 21, 1865
* Rare anti-slavery title by William Lloyd Garrison
* End of 54th Massachusetts Infantry regiment
* African American - colored troops
This is the famous anti-slavery newspaper by famed abolitionist publisher William Lloyd Garrison. The masthead features two engravings, one of a slave auction and the other showing slaves being emancipated (see).
T... See More
The stock market crash of 1929...
Item #656894
October 29, 1929
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, Oct. 29, 1929
* "Black Monday"
* Stock market crash
* Wall Street
The last column of the front page has heads: "Another Wild Day In Stock Market Sends Prices Down" with various subheads (see).
Presumed complete as a 4 pages newspaper, loose at the spine, some chipping at the blank margins. Should be handled with care.... See More
Saudia Arabia oil discoveries in 1947....
Item #656893
November 28, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 28, 1946
* Saudi Arabia oil boom
The top of page 2 has one column headings: "U.S. OIL TOWNS DOT SAUDI ARABIAN SOIL" "Record Boom Is Forecast--Potential Is Estimated to Exceed Our Own Reserves"
with smaller subheads (see photos). I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do n... See More
Fantastic broadside on the death of Franklin D. Roosevelt...
Item #656892
April 12, 1945
THE SCIO TRIBUNE--EXTRA !, Linn County, Oregon, April 12, 1945
* Very usual broadside extra
* Franklin D. Roosevelt FDR death
* Great for display
The photos tells it all. We have never seen a newspaper with such a dramatic presentation on the front page. The publisher wanted to use larger letters than the width of his newspaper would allow so he set all the type below the masthead si... See More
Colorful Thanksgiving cover...
The pride of Charles Dickens or Edgar Allan Poe?...
Item #656891
November 7, 1907
LIFE magazine, New York, Nov. 7, 1907 The outer cover is in full color & is captioned: "Thanksgiving Number" with a Thanksgiving theme. Very displayable as such. Shows the "spirit" of a turkey rising above the dinner table - creating a scene which would make both Charles Dickens and Edgar Allan Poe proud.
The complete issue, 8 3/4 by 10 3/4 inches, very nice conditio... See More
Six issues of World War II in a military newspaper...
Item #656888
January 24, 1945
THE STARS & STRIPES, the "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead. This is a nice collection of six complete issues from the winter of 1945 reporting the war in Europe, each with a front page reports on the war and with some war-related photo as well. Dates are: January 15, 24, 25, 29, Feb. 12 & 13, 1945. See phot... See More
Buffalo hunting in the Wild West...
Item #656886
August 2, 1884
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 2, 1884 The full ftpg. is a Thomas Nast political cartoon: "The Key-Note of the Great Presidential Trial". Inside has a fullpg: "At the Mouth of the Columbia River" which includes a view of Astoria, Oregon. There is a terrific fullpg. print: "Buffalo Hunting" which shows 9 scenes. Also a full page: "The Rescue of the Su... See More
Gerald Ford becomes the 38th American President...
Item #656885
August 10, 1974
NEW YORK TIMES, NY, August 10, 1974
* Gerald Ford is sworn in as President
* The Watergate nightmare is over!
The front page has the three-line banner heading: "FORD SWORN IN AS PRESIDENT; ASSERTS 'NIGHTMARE IS OVER' - Nixon Bids an Emotional Farewell to Washington", with multiple photos. Additional photos and coverage is found on inside pages. Always nice to have notable ... See More
Sitting Bull, and so much more...
Item #656884
November 22, 1890
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Nov. 22, 1890 The full front page shows; "Characteristic Sketches on the East River Front, New York City". Prints within include: "The Indian Craze Over the 'New Messiah'--Sitting Bull Seeks to Foment Disaffection Among the Sioux Bucks." and also: "Sitting Bull, the So-Called High Priest of the Indian Messiah Craze&qu... See More
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