1992 John Gotti guilty verdict...
Item #660291
April 3, 1992
DAILY NEWS, New York City, April 3, 1992
* John Gotti guilty verdict (1st report)
* Mobster Boss - Gambino crime family
This famous tabloid newspaper has a great displayable front page heading and photo concerning mob leader John Gotti's guilty verdict which ended up being his last day of freedom in society. The front page has a great headline: "GONE FELLA" with: "Gotti G... See More
Notable headline in the Watergate scandal...
Item #659986
August 6, 1974
DAILY NEWS, New York, Aug. 6, 1974
* Watergate scandal
* President Richard Nixon
The front page has a notable headline on the Nixon Watergate scandal: "NIXON ADMITS 'OMISSIONS' " with subheads: "Withheld Info on Watergate And Tried to Sidetrack FBI; 'Resign' Demands Rise in GOP". The ftpg. also includes a lengthy quote from President Nix... See More
Newspaper reporting the end of time on earth...
Item #659866
January 1, 1960
THE LAST NEWS - "Tomorrow's Headlines Today", "Midnite Message". This interesting "newspaper" was the product of The Gospel Tract Society as a piece to show what news reports might be like at the end of time on earth. the headline: "CHRIST RETURNS" "Millions Missing Around World" has a great wealth of related articles & heads in the 4 pages... See More
Philadelphia Eagles win NFL title....
Item #659780
December 20, 1948
NEW YORK POST, December 20, 1948
* Philadelphia Eagles vs. Chicago Cardinals
* NFL football championship title game
* "Philly Blizzard" at Shibe Park
* 1st ever televised NFL title game
The sport's section (page 58) has a two column heading: "Grid Eagles Fly High--It Wasn't in the Cards To Win NFL Crown" (see) First report coverage on the NFL football champion... See More
Country's leading women's suffrage publication...
Item #659198
August 11, 1900
THE WOMAN'S TRIBUNE, Washington, D.C., Aug. 11, 1900
* Rare title
* Women's suffrage
Their motto in the masthead: "Equality Before The Law". This was the country's leading women's suffrage publication having begun in Beatrice, Nebraska, before moving to Washington, D.C. Published by Clara Bewick Colby, a women's rights activist & suffragist leader, sh... See More
President Richard Nixon resigns...
Item #658573
August 9, 1974
DAILY NEWS--EXTRA, New York City, August 9, 1974 Bold two line headline on the front page: "NIXON QUITS" and a one sentence report from Washington: "President Nixon announced his resignation tonight in a TV address to the nation. Vice President Gerald R. Ford will become 38th President tomorrow." (see)
Complete in 28 pages, tabloid-size, very nice condition.... See More
Robert Kennedy shot & near death...
Item #658456
June 6, 1968
PHILADELPHIA DAILY NEWS, June 6, 1968
* Robert F. Kennedy shot dead
* Sirhan Bishara Sirhan
The front page has a headline: "Kennedy Dead; Family at Bedside" and more with 2 related photos. More on the following pages.
Complete in 80 pages, tabloid-size, a little margin wear with a few small tears, generally good.... See More
St. Louis, Missouri...
Item #658230
March 14, 1857
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, March 14, 1857 This title was formatted much like the more popular "Harper's Weekly" being tabloid-size with several pages of prints. This title actually precedes Harper's, which did not begin publication until 1857. Within this issue are prints captioned: "Saint Louis, Missouri (5 scenes)" "New York Harbor Scene" "
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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 1857...
Item #658229
March 21, 1857
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, March 21, 1857 This title was formatted much like the more popular "Harper's Weekly" being tabloid-size with several pages of prints. This title actually precedes Harper's, which did not begin publication until 1857. Within this issue are prints captioned: "Harrisburg PA (4 scenes)", "The Island of Nisida, Italy", "
... See More
Country's leading women's suffrage publication...
Item #657506
June 16, 1900
THE WOMAN'S TRIBUNE, Washington, D.C., June 16, 1900
* Rare title
* Women's suffrage
Their motto in the masthead: "Equality Before The Law". This was the country's leading women's suffrage publication having begun in Beatrice, Nebraska, before moving to Washington, D.C. Published by Clara Bewick Colby (see the web for more), a women's rights activist & suff... 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
World War II begins.... France enters...
Item #655171
September 7, 1939
DAILY NEWS, New York City, September 7, 1939.
* Blitzkrieg - Warsaw
* World War II WWII starts
* France enters war
The front page of this famous tabloid publication has a nice headline: "FRENCH INVADE REICH" with subheads. (see) Much more on the following pages.
Complete with 68 pages, minor wear, generally very nice.
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David Wells gets perfect game in 1998...
Item #654927
May 18, 1998
NEW YORK POST, May 18, 1998
* David Wells pitches Perfect game
* New York Yankees - MLB baseball
This 92 page tabloid sized newspaper has a full front page photo of Wells being carried off the field with banner headline: "PERFECT!" in bold lettering and subhead. (see) More on the following pages.
Great to have in this title. Nice condition.... See More
End of World War II...
Item #654790
August 15, 1945
DAILY TIMES, Chicago, Aug. 15, 1945
* V-J day - Japan Surrenders
* World War II - WWII over
A very nice tabloid-size newspaper with most of the front page taken up with: "PEACE Isn't It Wonderful ! " "MacArthur's First Order to Hirohito". "PEACE" is dropped out of a photo of a huge, celebratory crowd. Related content inside includi... See More
Japanese sink U.S. Warships in South Pacific...
Item #654612
April 4, 1942
DAILY MIRROR, New York, April 4, 1942 The 3-line, full-banner banner headline announces: "JAPS SINK 3 U.S. WARSHIPS IN S. PACIFIC," with supporting text and additional photos on inside pages. Great WWII era issue for display. Other war related news along with news of the day found throughout.
Complete in 36 pages, tabloid size, evenly toned, top left corner margin has some damage ... See More
U.S. Bombers Raid Japan in the Philippines...
Item #654611
April 16, 1942
DAILY MIRROR, New York, April 16, 1942 The 3-line, full-banner banner headline announces: "U.S. BOMBERS RAID JAPS IN PHILIPPINES," with supporting text and additional photos on inside pages. Great WWII era issue for display. Other war related news along with news of the day found throughout.
Complete in 36 pages, tabloid size, evenly toned, nice condition.
Very dramatic end-of-war front page...
Item #653708
August 15, 1945
DAILY PACIFICAN--EXTRA, subtitled: "The Army Newspaper in the Western Pacific". Not dated in the masthead but the top of pg. 3 has August 15, 1945.
* World War II ends
* V-J day
What could be a better & more dramatic front page this this one, and in a military newspaper no less? See the: "WAR OVER" which takes almost the entire front page of this tabloid-size newspap... See More
Mill Pond, Tarrytown, New York...
Item #653253
November 26, 1853
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, England, November 26, 1853 This title was formatted much like the more popular "Harper's Weekly" being tabloid-size with several pages of prints. This title actually precedes Harper's, which did not begin publication until 1857.
Within this issue are prints captioned: "The Mill Pond, Sleepy Hollow, At Tarrytown, New York" &quo
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Within this issue are prints captioned: "The Mill Pond, Sleepy Hollow, At Tarrytown, New York" &quo
A defining moment of the hippie generation...
Item #652084
August 17, 1969
DAILY NEWS, New York City, August 17, 1969
* Woodstock music festival
* Bethel NY New York
* Prime of the hippie generation
* Sex, Drugs and rock & roll
If there were a collection of newspapers which defined the counterculture movement of the 1960's, this issue must be among them. The Woodstock Music Festival, late summer of 1969, brought the turbulent decade of the '60's ... See More
2nd New York Times crossword puzzle...
Item #651511
February 22, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 22, 1942
* 2nd ever crossword puzzle in this famed title
* Answers from the very 1st
The magazine section (inside), done in tabloid-size format, has the second crossword puzzle in the history of this famed newspaper.
A staple of the Sunday Times for the past 60+ years has been its famous crossword puzzle, and this magazine section has the 2nd... See More
Very uncommon title...
Item #651337
January 21, 1854
THE CITIZEN, New York, Jan. 21, 1854 The volume 1, number 3 issue of this uncommon tabloid-size newspaper. Various news of the day with reports from Congress near the back. Sixteen pages, wear at the margins with a bit of chipping, foxing to the ftpg., never bound nor trimmed.
Niblo's Garden, Broadway... Castle Garden (Battery Park)...
Item #651260
March 6, 1852
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Massachusetts, March 6, 1852
* Niblo's Garden, Broadway
* Castle Garden (now Castle Clinton, Battery Park, NY)
* Prints of Albany and the Genesee Falls
Included within this issue are prints of the following: Niblo's Garden, Broadway; Castle Garden Theater; Albany, New York; Genesee Falls at Rochester, New York; the Great Fire At Portland, M
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* Niblo's Garden, Broadway
* Castle Garden (now Castle Clinton, Battery Park, NY)
* Prints of Albany and the Genesee Falls
Included within this issue are prints of the following: Niblo's Garden, Broadway; Castle Garden Theater; Albany, New York; Genesee Falls at Rochester, New York; the Great Fire At Portland, M
Louisville Mail Company Steamboat...
Pottsville, PA... Harper's Ferry, WV... William Penn...
Item #650891
October 14, 1854
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Massachusetts, October 14, 1854
The front cover of this issue features an article "William Penn" which is accompanied by several illustrations "Penn's Treaty Ground, Present Appearance". Within this issue are prints captioned: Dominican Iron Light House" "View Of Pottsville, Pennsylvania" "Louisville Mail Company Ste
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The front cover of this issue features an article "William Penn" which is accompanied by several illustrations "Penn's Treaty Ground, Present Appearance". Within this issue are prints captioned: Dominican Iron Light House" "View Of Pottsville, Pennsylvania" "Louisville Mail Company Ste
Voice of the Nation of Islam... Muhammad Ali...
Item #650069
February 23, 1968
MUHAMMAD SPEAKS, Chicago, Illinois, February 23, 1968 This newspaper was one of the most widely-read ever produced by an African American organization. Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad began the publication on May 1960 as a weekly publication. It was distributed nationwide by the Nation Of Islam and covered current events around the world as well as relevant news in African American communit... See More
War on Iraq begins... In a military newspaper...
Item #649286
January 17, 1991
THE STARS AND STRIPES--EXTRA, "Authorized Unofficial Publication for the U.S. Armed Forces", Jan. 17, 1991 The bold banner headline proclaims: "WAR ERUPTS" and beneath which is: "Air Armada Hammers Iraq" with further text. The bottom half of the ftpg. is a photo of an F-15 Eagle being refueled in Saudi Arabia.
This newspaper announces the beginning of the war o... See More
Richard Nixon resigns...
Item #648649
August 9, 1974
PHILADELPHIA DAILY NEWS, August 9, 1974
* President Richard Nixon
The front page says it all with: "It's Over" with photo. (see) Much coverage, with photos, on the inside pages.
Tabloid-size, complete in 84 pages, nice condition.
Newspaper from British Honduras?
Item #647420
March 18, 1954
THE DAILY CLARION, March 18, 1954 There is no city or country noted anywhere however content within makes me suspect it is from British Honduras (currently Belize) Dateline mentions it was established in 1897. Totally in English.
Six pages, small tabloid-size, very nice condition.
Edison described...
Item #647316
June 4, 1870
NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, June 4, 1878
* Thomas Alva Edison
Page 7 has an article: "Edison's Inventions" noting in part: "...last night Mr. Edison gave an exhibition of the phonograph...A carelessly dressed man of medium height, he has a long, pale face..." with more (see).
Sixteen pages, tabloid size, bit of very light staining, good condition.... See More
End of World War II...
Item #644912
August 15, 1945
DAILY TIMES, Chicago, Aug. 15, 1945
* V-J day - Japan Surrenders
* World War II - WWII over
A very nice tabloid-size newspaper with most of the front page taken up with: "PEACE Isn't It Wonderful? " "End Gas Ration" "MacArthur's First Order to Hirohito". "PEACE" dropped out of a photo of a huge, celebratory crowd.
Forty pages, fol... See More
Death of King George VI, in a London newspaper...
Item #644401
February 6, 1952
EVENING STANDARD, London, Feb. 6, 1952 The banner headline announces to the citizens of London: "THE KING IS DEAD" "Peaceful End In His Sleep" with the bulletin headed: "Sandringham Bulletin This Morning" making this a desired same-day report of the death of King George VI. His eldest daughter, Princess Elizabeth, became the new Queen of England.
Great to have ... See More
Previously unknown woman's rights newspaper...
Item #644258
February 7, 1914
THE NORTH SHORE REVIEW, Evanston, Illinois, Feb. 7, 1914 Printed in the masthead: "Only Newspaper In The World Edited Exclusively By Women". This is a quite rare newspaper themed on women's suffrage and other issues of concern for women. A relatively short-lived newspaper as it lasted only for 114 issues before closing. I can find nothing about this title online, the Illi... See More
From the counter-culture press in Berkeley...
Item #644163
June 19, 1969
BERKELEY BARB, California, June 19, 1969
* Rare hippies newspaper from the late 60's
As Wikipedia notes, this was an underground newspaper that was published in Berkeley from 1965 to the early 1980s. It was one of the first and most influential of the counterculture newspapers of the late 1960s, covering such subjects as the anti-war and civil-rights movements as well as the social... See More
Nazi newspaper in the English language...
Item #633427
August 12, 1944
THE STAR, Guernsey, Channel Islands, Aug. 12, 1944
* Rare German occupation title
* World War II - WWII
Among the front page reports are: "Defenders Of Atlantic Bases Defy Many Attacks" "Russians Lose All the Tanks of Two Divisions in Six Days" "Churchill's Words Belied By March of Events" "The Germans Withstand Hurricane of Shells" "17,000 P... See More
Jewish Times report...Westinghouse Brake...
Item #633385
July 22, 1872
THE CIRCULAR, Oneida, New York, July 22, 1872 This issue contains an article from the "Jewish Times, commenting upon the report of Professor Gratz and two merchants who have lately returned from an extensive tour in Palestine." Another article is "The Westinghouse Air-Brake" which was being used on the railroad.
A tabloid size newspaper from the famous Oneid
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A tabloid size newspaper from the famous Oneid
Death of Bing Crosby...
Item #632494
October 15, 1977
DAILY NEWS, New York, Oct. 15, 1977
* Bing Crosby death
* American singer & actor
The bold headline announces: "BING CROSBY DIES AT 73" "Stricken After Golfing in Spain" with a photo of him. The news report is on page 3 with the centerfold having many photos of his life & movies (see).
Tabloid-size, complete in 40 pages, very nice condition.... See More
Nikita Khrushchev's death report...
Item #632088
September 12, 1971
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, September 12, 1971
* Nikita Khrushchev's death report...
* Former Prime Minister of the Soviet Union
* Leader of the Communist Party
The front page has a banner headline: "KHRUSHCHEV IS DEAD AT 77", with a related photo. Multiple pages within include additional photos and coverage. Great coverage of the death of the former Prime Minister of the Soviet Union... See More
In-house newspaper by the Douglas Aircraft Company...
Item #631864
July 13, 1943
DOUGLAS AIRVIEW NEWS, Long Beach, California, July 13, 1943 This was a weekly newspaper produced by the Douglas Aircraft Company (later to become McDonnell-Douglas) from the midst of World War II. A well-produced newspaper meant for & about the employees of this very large defense department contractor.
Small tabloid-size, complete in 16 pages, very nice condition.
To be found only in California...
Item #631735
June 17, 1939
HAM AND EGGS, Los Angeles, June 17, 1939
* Rare title
A very intriguing and rare newspaper, this being the vol. 1 number 29 issue. The Ham and Eggs movement was an old-age pension movement in California during the 1930s. It was originally founded by Robert Noble, a controversial radio personality. The Ham and Eggs lobby wanted a massive state pension apparatus and one time their moveme... See More
Dedication of the Franklin statue in Boston...
Item #631688
October 11, 1856
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL DRAWING-ROOM COMPANION, Boston, October 11, 1856 Within this issue are prints captioned: "Tufts College, Somerville, Massachusetts" "Warwick Castle" "The Village Postman" with a full back page print of: "The French Soldiers' Return From War".
The prime print is the very nice doublepage centerfold captioned: &
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The prime print is the very nice doublepage centerfold captioned: &
Dedication of the Franklin statue in Boston...
Item #631180
October 11, 1856
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL DRAWING-ROOM COMPANION, Boston, October 11, 1856
* Benjamin Franklin bronze statue
* Old City Hall, Boston dedication
Within this issue are prints captioned: "Tufts College, Somerville, Massachusetts" "Warwick Castle" "The Village Postman" with a full back page print of: "The French Soldiers' Return From
... See More
* Benjamin Franklin bronze statue
* Old City Hall, Boston dedication
Within this issue are prints captioned: "Tufts College, Somerville, Massachusetts" "Warwick Castle" "The Village Postman" with a full back page print of: "The French Soldiers' Return From
Voice of the Nation of Islam...
Item #630771
December 18, 1970
MUHAMMAD SPEAKS, Chicago, Illinois, Dec. 18, 1970 This newspaper was one of the most widely-read ever produced by an African American organization. Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad began the publication on May 1960 as a weekly publication. It was distributed nationwide by the Nation Of Islam and covered current events around the world as well as relevant news in African American commun... See More
Voice of the Nation of Islam...
Item #630768
June 2, 1967
MUHAMMAD SPEAKS, Chicago, Illinois, June 2, 1967 This newspaper was one of the most widely-read ever produced by an African American organization. Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad began the publication on May 1960 as a weekly publication. It was distributed nationwide by the Nation Of Islam and covered current events around the world as well as relevant news in African American communities, ... See More
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands... fire engine...
Item #629761
April 10, 1852
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, April 10, 1852 This title was formatted much like the more popular "Harper's Weekly" being tabloid-size with several pages of prints. This title actually precedes Harper's, which did not begin publication until 1857.
Within this issue are prints captioned: "View of the Island of St. Thomas, West Indies"; "Market Place, At
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Within this issue are prints captioned: "View of the Island of St. Thomas, West Indies"; "Market Place, At
Tony Blair wins again... in a London newspaper...
Item #629351
June 19, 2001
INTERNATIONAL EXPRESS, London, England, June 13-19, 2001
* Tony Blair re-elected as Prime Minister
* First Labour P.M. to serve two consequtive full terms
* The youngest Prime Minister in over 150 years wins again
This tabloid-size displayable issue has on the cover: "WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS!", with subhead: "Blair romps home and casts Hague's crushed Tories into elec... See More
Voice of the Nation of Islam...
Item #626920
March 17, 1967
MUHAMMAD SPEAKS, Chicago, Illinois, March 17, 1967 This newspaper was one of the most widely-read ever produced by an African American organization. Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad began the publication on May 1960 as a weekly publication. It was distributed nationwide by the Nation Of Islam and covered current events around the world as well as relevant news in African American communities... See More
Voice of the Nation of Islam...
Item #626917
January 5, 1968
MUHAMMAD SPEAKS, Chicago, Illinois, January 5, 1968 This newspaper was one of the most widely-read ever produced by an African American organization. Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad began the publication on May 1960 as a weekly publication. It was distributed nationwide by the Nation Of Islam and covered current events around the world as well as relevant news in African American communitie... See More
Voice of the Nation of Islam...
Item #626902
March 7, 1969
MUHAMMAD SPEAKS, Chicago, Illinois, March 7, 1969 This newspaper was one of the most widely-read ever produced by an African American organization. Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad began the publication on May 1960 as a weekly publication. It was distributed nationwide by the Nation Of Islam and covered current events around the world as well as relevant news in African American commun... See More
Voice of the Nation of Islam...
Item #626901
December 18, 1970
MUHAMMAD SPEAKS, Chicago, Illinois, Dec. 18, 1970 This newspaper was one of the most widely-read ever produced by an African American organization. Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad began the publication on May 1960 as a weekly publication. It was distributed nationwide by the Nation Of Islam and covered current events around the world as well as relevant news in African American commun... See More
Voice of the Nation of Islam...
Item #626815
April 16, 1971
MUHAMMAD SPEAKS, Chicago, Illinois, April 16, 1971
* Rare African American periodical
* Nation of Islam religious movement
* Elijah Muhammad - founder
This newspaper was one of the most widely-read ever produced by an African American organization. Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad began the publication on May 1960 as a weekly publication. It was distributed nationwide by the Na... See More
Hitler trains boys and girls...
Item #625494
January 15, 1943
PM DAILY, New York, January 15, 1943 The headlines read "War Profits of 10 Big Plants Far Higher Than in Peacetime" "Hitler Trains Boys, Girls To Be Arrogant Killers" "Russians Pushing Ahead South of Don River" and more.
Tabloid-size, complete in 32 pages, very nice condition.
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