Incas of Peru... Jonathan Swift...
Item #664791
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1751 Over three pages are taken up with: "Some Account of the Life, Character, and Writings of the late Celebrated Dr. Jonathan Swift...". There is a full page print showing five Inca leaders of Peru (see).
An article: "Occulation of Jupiter" includes 3 prints of it (see).
Other items in this issue include: &quo
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An article: "Occulation of Jupiter" includes 3 prints of it (see).
Other items in this issue include: &quo
Detailed report on the death of Jesse James: more detailed than most...
Item #664789
April 13, 1882
RED WING ARGUS, Minnesota, April 13, 1882
* Outlaw Jesse James killed
* Nice detailed report
Page 2 has an article headed: "End of a Notorious Outlaw" which begins: "Tremendous excitement was caused at St. Joseph, Mo., on the 3d inst., by the announcement that Jesse James, the notorious bandit & robber had been killed at his temporary residence in that city. The new... See More
Ku-Klux Klan... mention of Sleepy Hollow...
Item #664787
September 16, 1871
THE WORLD, New York, Sept. 16, 1871 The front page has an article regarding the Ku-Klux Klan: "The Phantom Ku-Klux" which provides details related to the infamous Ku Klux Klan Conspiracy. The article's focus is the trial held in Raleigh, North Carolina (see).
Another unrelated but interesting front page article is: "NOT HANGED", with subhead "...the ... See More
With rare election results "Extra" attached...
Item #664786
November 7, 1844
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 7, 1844 About half of page 2 is taken up with various election reports including many charts (see for portions). But of greater significance is the attached single sheet titled: "The Tribune Extra" of the same date, which is slightly smaller in size than the regular issue and which is almost entirely taken up with election-related reports on both pages.... See More
Buffalo Bill promotes a patent medicine...
Item #664785
June 1, 1892
THE GARDINER HOME JOURNAL, Maine, June 1, 1892 Page 2 has a great item which includes a print captioned: "Hon. Wm. F. Cody, 'Buffalo Bill' " with a bit of text in which he promotes a medicine called "Kickapoo Indian Sagwa" which claims to cure malaria (see).
Large folio size, 4 pages, various chipping with many tears at the margins (not affecting the Buffalo Bill... See More
Leaning Tower of Pisa has crashed to the ground... The Mexican War...
Item #664784
August 14, 1847
THE DAILY UNION, City of Washington, Aug. 14, 1847
* Leaning Tower of Pisa has fallen ?
* Mexican-American War
Inside has content on the Mexican War with the top of pg. 3 headed: "Army And Navy Intelligence" with many subheads (see). Also on pg. 2: "From Vera Cruz" and "Still Later from Vera Cruz". Also of interest is a pg. 2 article: "Fall of the Le... See More
Pair of issues on Virginia Minor before the Supreme Court...
Item #664782
February 10, 1875
(2) NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 10 and March 30 1875
* Virginia Minor Supreme Court case
* Women's suffrage
A pair of issues, with the Feb. 10 issue having on page 8 an article headed: "Woman Suffrage" "The Question in the Supreme Court of the United States - The Case of Mrs. Minor Against a Register of Voters in Missouri". The report gives some specifics on the case ... See More
The Mary Phagan murder case... Leo Frank...
Item #664781
October 20, 1913
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, October 20, 1913
* Leo Frank murder case
* Best title to have in
* Mary Phagan
The front page has a nice banner headline: "LOCKED DOORS GUARD WITNESS WHO DECLARES FRANK INNOCENT; DETECTIVES KEEP ALL NIGHT VIGIL IN ORDER TO ARREST HIM" with subheads. (see) This is concerning Leo Frank, defendant in the Mary Phagan murder case. Nice to have this repo... See More
Baltimore, Maryland riot in 1917...
Item #664780
April 2, 1917
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 2, 1917 The front page has one column headings: "Riot At Baltimore Ends Peace Meeting" "Great Crowd Invades Hall Where Jordan is Speaking--Banker and Others Clubbed" (see photos). Sad to see the ongoing racial-strife that has pervaded Baltimore's landscape for over 100 years. Nice to have this timely report on the front page.
This issue is compl... See More
1943 Warsaw Ghetto uprising... WWII....
Item #664779
May 22, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 22, 1943
* Warsaw Ghetto Uprising ends in failure
* German occupied Poland - Nazi atrocities
* Jewish resistance - Jews
Page 4 has one column headlines: "JEWS' LAST STAND FELLED 1,000 NAZIS" "Battle in Warsaw Ghetto Was Aided by Armed Squads of Polish Guerrillas" "More Slaughter Starts" and more. (see) See photos for text on the end... See More
Amelia Earhart in 1937...
Item #664778
March 18, 1937
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, June 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 14, 17 & 18, 1937 (an 8-issue set)
* Amelia Earhart around the World 2nd attempt
* Lockheed Electra 10E airplane (early stages)
* Would eventually lead to her disappearance
* Group lot on the earlier stages of her infamous flight
The front page of each of these 8 issues has one column headings: (see images
... See More
* Amelia Earhart around the World 2nd attempt
* Lockheed Electra 10E airplane (early stages)
* Would eventually lead to her disappearance
* Group lot on the earlier stages of her infamous flight
The front page of each of these 8 issues has one column headings: (see images
Mahatma Gandhi arrested...
Item #664777
May 5, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 5, 1930
* Gandhi arrested - The Mahatma
* Nashua NH New Hampshire fire
The front page has a two column headline: "GANDHI SEIZED BY BRITISH FOR INDEFINITE DETENTION; TROOPS POSTED FOR CRISIS" with subheads. (see)
Also one column headlines that include: "FIRE SWEEPS NASHUA; OVER 1,000 HOMELESS" and more. Coverage on the great fires... See More
1918 Women's Suffrage passes the House...
Item #664768
January 11, 1918
THE COMMERICIAL APPEAL, Memphis, January 11, 1918
* Women's suffrage makes important stride
* House of Representatives approves
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "SUFFRAGE BILL IS PASSED BY THE HOUSE" with subheads.
Fourteen pages, toning and some wear at the margins, loose at the spine, should be handled with care.
... See More
Jesse Owens at the Berlin Olympics...
Item #664766
August 9, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES (with Rotogravure Section), August 9, 1936 The top of the front page has: "Major Sports Yesterday" with "Olympic Games" as the first topic, which notes: "...Jesse Owens ran on the 400 meter team that tied the world record ..." (see). Inside the sports section has a banner head: "U.S. Sweeps First Three Places in Olympic Decathlon as Morri... See More
Pirate troubles in the Caribbean...
Item #664690
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1738 There is an interesting article which takes over 2 pages and includes two pages of geometric & mathematical computations headed: "Of the Quantity of the Refraction of Light in the Moon's Atmosphere..." (see for portions).
Among the articles noted in the table of contents are: "Defense of the Quakers Plea against Ty
... See More
Among the articles noted in the table of contents are: "Defense of the Quakers Plea against Ty
Jewish Holocaust becomes a public reality... Nazi atrocities...
Item #664525
April 5, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 5, 1943
* Jewish Holocaust becoming reality to the public
* Nazi-occupied Europe exterminations
* Help on the way ?
This 36 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 14: "JEWISH CONGRESS ASKS AID IN EUROPE", "Chicago Division to Push Succor Programs for the 5,000,000 Jews There" and more (see photos). See photos fo... See More
Arab riots of 1929... attacks on Jews...
Item #664456
September 2, 1929
NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 2, 1929
* More on the Safed Massacre
* Palestine riots - Arabs vs. Jews
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "ARAB ATTACKS CONTINUE; MILLIONS NEAR REVOLT, MOSLEM CHIEFTAIN WARNS" with subheads. (see)
Sixteen pages, light toning and some wear t the margins, should be handled with care.... See More
Superman color comic strip (#10) from the first year of publication...
Item #664455
January 14, 1939
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, January 14, 1940
* Superman (color comic strip) - #11
* 1st year of publication
* Jerry Siegel & Joe Shuster
This is a first year printing (2 month's from the 1st) of the "Superman" color comic strip (by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster), which began in limited newspapers (through the McClure Newspaper Syndicate) on November 5, 1939 (a daily, black &a... See More
1944 Lupe Velez suicide... Mexican actress...
Item #664454
December 15, 1944
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, December 15, 1944
* Lupe Velez suicide death
* Mexican film actress
The front page has a seven column headline: "Lupe Velez Kills Self Over Unborn Baby" with subheads. (see) Article continues on page 14 with two small related photos. Three larger photos on the back page. First report coverage on th e suicide death of famous Mexican actress, Lupe Velez. Alway... See More
Possibly the 1st Jew lynched within the United States...
Item #664453
August 17, 1868
THE NEW YORK HERALD, August 17, 1868
* Lynching of Samuel Bierfield
* First Jew lynched in United States
* Jews - Jewish - Judaica item
* Ku Klux Klan - KKK members
Page 5 has an article headed: "Tennessee" "Double Assassination by Masked (H)orseman in Franklin", being the account of the killing of a Jewish shop owner and his black employee by 15 masked men on horsebac... See More
Arnold Palmer wins 1962 British Open....
Item #664452
July 14, 1962
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., July 14, 1962
* Arnold Palmer - golfer
* British Open championship
The top of page 24 has a two column heading: "Arnie Palmer Retains British Open Crown With Record Finish" with subhead and related photo. First report coverage on Arnold Palmer winning the 1962 British Open at the Royal Troon Golf Club in Scotland.
Other news, sports... See More
1870 Altoona, Pennsylvania...
Item #664451
October 20, 1870
BLAIR COUNTY RADICAL, Altoona, Penn. Oct. 20, 1870
* Uncommon title
This 4 pages newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements.
Four pages, some light staining, generally nice.
1878 Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania...
Item #664450
January 30, 1878
THE HOLLIDAYSBURG REGISTER, Penn. Jan. 30, 1878
* Uncommon title
* Blair County
This four page newspaper has news of the day with many interesting advertisements.
Four pages, a little wear at the folds, small clipping cut put on 2nd leaf, light staining, generally good.
John Dillinger & police shootout...
Item #664448
April 1, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 1, 1934
* Outlaw John "The killer" Dillinger
* Lincoln Court Apartments shootout
* St. Paul MN Minnesota
The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "DILLINGER GANG SHOOTS WAY OUT OF ST. PAUL TRAP" with subhead (see). Page 18 has photos of Dillinger and John Hamilton with headline: "Dillinger and Pal Shoot Way Out of Trap". When it co... See More
Halloween II (John Carpenter)...
Item #664447
November 14, 1981
METRO/CALENDAR Section only of the Los Angeles Times, November 14, 1981
* Halloween II (John Carpenter) advertisement
Although not the premiere weekend (it's the 3rd weekend), this issue contains a hard-to-find ad for John Carpenter's Halloween II. The ad measures 6 1/2 x 3 inches. Due to its initial limited showing, such ads are uncommon, and perhaps no better issue could be found t... See More
Babe Ruth plays his second professional baseball game...
Item #664446
July 17, 1914
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, Boston, July 17, 1914
* Babe Ruth as a pitcher
* Boston Red Sox vs. Tigers
* Second ever MLB baseball game
* Best title to be had ? - rare as such
Page 3 has a report on the baseball game between Detroit and Boston for that day with small heading: "Detroit Wins Opener from Red Sox" and which includes the text: "Boston started Ruth against D... See More
1st movie preview of "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington"...
Item #664445
October 20, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 20, 1939
* Original "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" review
* James Stewart & Jean Arthur - Frank Capra
* Political comedy-drama film - movie
Page 27 has the first movie review by the Times of what is considered one of the greatest films of all time and what made Jimmy Stewart a major movie star, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. The review is headed: &quo... See More
Prohibition ending in the South...
Item #664444
July 9, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 9, 1933
* End of Prohibition - repeal
* Southern states ratification ?
* Franklin D. Roosevelt - FDR
* Beer - liquor returning
* Amelia Earhart record flight
The front page has a nice banner headline: "REPEAL DRY LAW: ROOSEVELT" with subhead. (see) Nice for display.
Also on the front page is a one column heading: "Miss Earhart Sets Air Mark,... See More
.1970 Strawberry Fields (Canada) music festival...
Item #664443
July 16, 1970
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, July 16, 1970
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As most might be aware "The Village Voice" was an American news and culture paper, known for being the country's first alternative newsweekly. It introduced free-form, high-spirited, and passionate journalism into the public discourse a tradition it maintained throughout it |
1970 Strawberry Fields (Canada) music festival...
Item #664442
July 16, 1970
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, July 16, 1970 As most might be aware "The Village Voice" was an American news and culture paper, known for being the country's first alternative newsweekly. It introduced free-form, high-spirited, and passionate journalism into the public discourse a tradition it maintained throughout its 60+ year history.
Page 39 has a full page adver... See More
Study of UFOs ends... Project Blue Book... "Tiny Tim" weds...
Item #664414
December 18, 1969
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., December 18, 1969
* Project Blue Book ends
* Study of UFOs - U.S. Air Force
* Tiny Tim weds Miss Vicki
The bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "And, No Flying Saucers" First report coverage on termination of Project Blue Book, the systematic study of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) conducted by the United States Air Force.
The t... See More
USS aircraft carrier Lexington speed record...
Item #664413
June 12, 1928
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 12, 1928
* USS Lexington (CV-2) "Lady Lex"
* United States Navy aircraft carrier
* World speed record broken
The top of page 21 has a small one column heading: "Navy Aircraft Carrier Sets World Record" (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 44 pages, rag edition in great condition.... See More
William Muldoon death... wrestling champion...
Item #664412
June 4, 1933
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, June 4, 1933
* William Muldoon death (1st report)
* Greco-Roman Wrestling Champion
* "The Solid Man"
The top of page 5 of the sport's section has a one column heading: "DEATH CLOSES MULDOON'S LONG ATHLETIC CAREEER" with subhead. (see)
Complete with all 60+ pages, rag edition, a few small binding holes along the spine, very nice condition... See More
Sid Hatfield arrested...
Item #664411
July 29, 1921
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 29, 1921
* Sid Hatfield arrested (1st report)
* Battle of Matewan WV fame
Page 3 has small one column headings: "Sid Hatfield Arrested For Another Shooting", "Ex-Chief of Police of Matawan Is Now Accused of Part in Attack on Village of Mohawk". (see) First report coverage on the arrest of William Sidney 'Sid' Hatfield, police ch... See More
Chicago Bears win 1st NFL football championship...
Item #664410
December 18, 1933
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, December 18, 1933
* Chicago Bears win 1st NFL football championship
* Bronko Nagurski
The top of page 14 has a six column headline: "Bears Beat Giants for Pro Grid Crown" with subheads, stats and lineups. (see)
Complete with all 20 pages, light toning, a little margin chipping, generally good.
... See More
1935 Nikola Tesla... Father of radio....
Item #664409
February 6, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 6, 1935
* Nikola Tesla's love for pigeons
* Father of Radio Physics & more
Near the bottom of page 21 is a two column heading: "Dr. Tesla Gives Home to an Errant Pigeon That Flew Into 40th-Story Room in Hotel" (see)
Complete with all 40 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, small address stamp within the masthead, generally nice.... See More
Ranger 8 success... photos of the Moon...
Item #664408
February 21, 1965
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Feb. 21, 1965
* Ranger 8 - lunar probe
* Robotic spacecraft
* 1st close-up images of Moon
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "Ranger 8 Pictures Raise Doubts on Moon Surface" with photo. More on page 21.
Complete 1st section only with all 44 pages, tiny binding holes along the spine, nice condition.... See More
Marion, Alabama Civil Rights march.....
Item #664407
February 20, 1965
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. February 20, 1965
* Marion, Alabama civil rights march
* Selma to Montgomery march prelude
The front page has a one column heading: "Police Block New Protest In Marion, Ala." with subhead. (see) Many believe this event lead to the famous Selma to Montgomery civil right march.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 42 pages, tiny... See More
"Handsome Jack" Klutas... The College Kidnappers...
Item #664404
January 7, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 7, 1934
* The College Kidnappers
* Kidnapping mobsters for ransom
* University of Illinois alumni
* "Handsome Jack" Klutas killed
The top of page : "KIDNAPPER SLAIN BY CHICAGO POLICE" with subheads. (see)
Complete 1st section only with 20 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on very high quality newsprint meant for institution... See More
Yankees win the 2000 World Series...
Item #664403
October 27, 2000
NEW YORK POST, Subway Series Souvenir Special, October 27, 2000
* New York Yankees win World Series championship
* Subway series vs. the New York Mets
* Derek Jeter & more
This famous tabloid publication has a unusual format where the outer front cover is doubled up as a large poster-like front page with large photo and headline: "DYNASTY!" much more on the following pages. N... See More
O.J. Simpson wins the Heisman trophy...
Item #664401
November 27, 1968
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Mass., November 27, 1968
* O. J. Simpson wins Heisman Trophy
* USC - Southern California Trojans
* NCAA college football
The top of page 11 has a three column heading: "Simpson Runaway Choice For '68 Heisman Trophy" with related photo. (see) First report coverage on O.J. Simpson winning the 1968 Heisman Trophy while playing at USC.
Complete with ... See More
Selma to Montgomery march in 1965....
Item #664397
March 21, 1965
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Mass March 21, 1965
* Selma to Montgomery, Alabama
* Martin Luther King Jr.
* Civil Rights march beginning (day of)
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "Troops Set to Guard Rights March Today" with subheads. Related photo on page 22. This would be the 3rd try which would end in success.
Complete 1st section only with all 28 pages, minor ... See More
1st New York City subway OPENS in 1870...
Item #664396
February 27, 1870
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 27, 1870
* Very 1st NYC subway opens (1st report)
Page 5 has one column headings: "The Broadway Tunnel" and "Opening the Bore to Public Inspection -- Success of the Undertaking--Great Crowd of Visitors". See photos for 1st report coverage on the opening of the Beach Pneumatic Transit subway. This was New York City's very 1st... See More
The Philly Folk Festival...
Mary Breasted article re: feminism...
Item #664375
September 3, 1970
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, September 3, 1970
Starting on the front page is a noteworthy article on feminism written by Mary Breasted: "Woman on the March: 'We're a Movement Now!'", which continues on multiple inside pages. In 2018 The Village Voice made this the introductory article on their piece: "On the Front Lines of Feminism: Classic Articles... See More
James Buster Douglas KO's Mike Tyson...
Item #664366
February 11, 1990
SECTION C "Sports" ONLY of the Los Angeles Times, Feb. 11, 1990
* Buster Douglas knockouts Mike Tyson
* Famous Heavyweight boxing upset
The front page of this section has a headline: "Tyson Era Goes Buster" with subhead and photo of Douglas standing over Tyson after knockout.
Complete Section C "Sports" only with all 22 pages, great condition.... See More
Charlie Chaplin's "City Lights" opening day....
Item #664365
February 7, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 7, 1931
* Silent era comic actor Charlie Chaplin
* "City Lights" movie film debut ad & review
Page 11 has a one column heading: "CHAPLIN HILARIOUS IN HIS 'CITY LIGHTS'" with subheads. (see) Also on the same page is an advertisement for the opening day debut of this famous movie with charactercher of Chaplin. (see)
Other news, spo... See More
Famous Florence Owens Thompson photo....
Item #664364
July 5, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Rotogravure section only, July 5, 1936
* Florence Owens Thompson (Migrant Mother)
* Photos from the Great Depression and Dust Bowl
* Six of the photos by Dorothea Lange
This rotogravure section only, has an inside double page centerfold with 11 photos depicting life during the Great Depression including scenes regarding the dust bowl. (see) Included is the iconic photo... See More
1939 Babe Ruth wins in Golf...
Item #664359
May 11, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 11, 1939
* Babe Ruth wins golf tournament
* Apawamis Club - Rye, New York
The sport's section (page 35) has a seven column headline: "Babe Ruth's Double Victory Helps Long Island Capture Golf Tourney" with subheads that include: "Babe Ruth's Double Victory Helps Long Island Capture Golf Tourney" "Long Island, With 28 P... See More
1929 stock market to be prosperous ?.....
Item #664345
January 3, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 3, 1929
* Ironic heading re. Wall Street
* It certainly was a big year - just not what they were predicting
Near the bottom of the front page is a well-to-do heading that announces: "Stock Market Opens 1929 With Buying Rush: 5,413,610-Share Day Stirs Hope of Big Year" (see) Nice to have this contradictory report on the front page of the New York Times w... See More
H. Rap Brown...
Review and Ad for HAIR (the musical) - Off-Broadway (pre-Broadway)... "Village Voice"...
Item #664340
November 2, 1967
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, November 2, 1967
* A great pre-Broadway review of "Hair" which includes a rare ad from prior to making it to Broadway
* The Public Theater - Greenwich, in the Village's own iconic newspaper
* Feature on H. Rap Brown
Prior to making it to Broadway and becoming one of the most famous musicals to hit the stage, the musical "Ha... See More
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