Historic Newspapers: Displayable Issues
* Pioneer of American photojournalism
This title began during World War I as a “War Extra” to handle the surge of war images coming from Europe. After the war, it continued as a standalone weekly pictorial publication. It is considered a pioneer of American photojournalism, using image-driven storytelling decades before magazines like Life became famous for it.
This November issue of the Mid-Week Pictorial serves as
LESLIE'S WEEKLY, New York, August 26, 1915 The front page of this issue has a WWI-themed, color illustration: "Nosing Shells," by the Italian artist Fortunino Matania. The inside of the issue includes "A Day With French Soldiers at the Front"; "Our Greatest Exposition at a Glance Triumphs of the Builder's Art"; "Pictorial Digest of the World's News" and much more.
Other advertisements of the day are included as well, helping to portray life at the turn of the century.
Complete in 16 pages, and…
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 10, 1980
* American hostage Richard Queen going home
* Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini orders release
* Iranian hostage crisis after failed rescue attempt
The front page has a banner headline that reads: "Iran Frees Hostage; Khomeini Orders Ailing American Released to Parents" with subhead. (see images)
Complete 1st section only with all 26 pages, nice condition.
background: Richard Queen’s release on July 11, 1980, was a sudden and surreal transition from the dark "Mushroom…
SUN-TIMES, Chicago, April 26, 1980
* Operation Eagle Claw
* Iran Hostage Crisis
* U.S. rescue attempt fails
The front page has a headline that reads: "Won't give up efforts on hostages--Carter" and more with two related photos. Much more on the following pages, loads of text.
Complete in 84 pages, tabloid size, nice condition.
background: Operation Eagle Claw disintegrated at the "Desert One" staging site due to a catastrophic alignment of environmental hazards, mechanical…
THE NEW YORK HERALD, November 29, 1891
* Stephen Crane
* Writer and illustrator (unsigned)
* Only 19 years old
Nearly all of page 23 is dedicated to: "TENT LIFE AT OCEAN GROVE". Subheadings include: "Old Ways and Amusements of the People Who Spend the Summer at the Great Camp Meeting Resort", "UNDER IRON-CLAD RULE", "PIETY IS IN THE AIR", and more. See images for this intriguing article written and illustrated by 19-year old Stephen Crane. The article would look great framed.
Item from last month's catalog - #366 - released for May, 2026
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 15, 1900
* Mark Twain - Samuel Langhorne Clemens
See the photos for the great two-color cover portrait of "Mark Twain" as drawn by William Nicholson. The inside cover shows a photo of: "The Aldine Club Dinner to Mark Twain" and the double page centerfold is a great illustration captioned: "A Surprise Party to Mark Twain by his Characters" from his many books.
A very displayable issue with this great Twain content. The complete issue, nice condition.
Background:…
DAILY NEWS, New York City, May 8, 1945
* Surrender of Germany - Nazis
* V-E Day celebrations underway
The entire front page is taken up with a huge photo of a large, gleeful crowd in New York City with the words: " IT'S OVER IN EUROPE ! " dropped out of the photo.
Also on the front page is: "Proclamation Due At 9.A.M." There are related articles on pages 2 & 3, and the doublepage centerfold, plus the back page has a banner headline: "500,000 IN TIMES SQUARE".
Complete in 32 pages, tabloid-size,…
Seccession Bill passed...
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 19, 1947
* Exodus 1947 - Jewish refuge vessel boarded - 3 killed
* Presidential Succession Act of 1947
The front page has: "3 Slain on Zionist Vessel As Refugees Fight British," which continues on an inside page. Page 5 has: "SILVER ASSAILS SEIZURE - Zionist Hopes U.N. Will Not Tolerate British Action," and, "AMBUSHED BRITON SLAIN IN PALESTINE," both of which provide additional Exodus 1947 related coverage. The front page also has: "Succession Bill Is Signed;…
HARPER'S WEEKLY--"Mining Number", New York, April 11, 1908 (with color cover) See the photos for the nice color cover which features a miner on horseback. The issue contains much reporting on "Nevada's Safeguard for Mine-buyers" which includes several photos of Goldfield, Nevada, plus a fullpg. with 5 photos of: "How Goldfield Guards Her Treasures". There are also articles on Tonopah, Bullfrog, Fairview and Cobalt. There is also a terrific fullpg. photo of: "Goldfield, Nevada" (see). And a…
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 is a photo of a street sweeper pushing his trash cart with a pair of trousers & boots protruding from the top, with the caption: “Sweeper Means What He Says”, as if related…
LOS ANGELES TIMES, August 21, 1987
* Best "Dirty Dancing" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Romantic drama dance film - Patrick Swayze
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Dirty Dancing" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime publication.
Note: Where else might one find authentic, poster-size ads for Opening Day showings, in the most desirable…
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 8, 1941
* Mineo Osumi killed in airplane crash
* Admiral of the Imperial Japanese Navy
* During Second Sino-Japanese War
* Minister of the Navy of Japan
Page 4 has a two column heading: "Japanese Plane Crash Kills Admiral Osumi And Six Other Naval Officers in South China" (see images)
Complete with 32 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
background: Mineo Ōsumi was a Japanese admiral and political leader who played a key role in Japan’s naval and military expansion in the…
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.
Also on the front page is a banner headline: "Firing Convoys Roam Beijing" with subheads and related photo.
Complete 1st…
(2-issue set) LIVERPOOL ECHO, England & NEW YORK POST, both dated December 9, 1980 (a two-issue set)
* John Lennon death - The Beatles front man
* From both his hometown and place of his murder
* Best publications to be had - a truly unique pair
Here is a terrific and a very rare opportunity to have two of the best issues on the murder of John Lennon.
First you get the LIVERPOOL ECHO and few could argue for a more desirable and scarce newspaper on the death of John Lennon than this,…
NEW YORK POST, February 28, 1993
* 1st attack on World trade Center
The front page has the headline: "BOMBED" with related photo and subhead. (see) Much more on the following pages. Great to have from this famous NYC tabloid publication.
Complete with all 48 pages, great condition.
history notes: In February of 1993, a powerful truck bomb exploded in the underground parking garage beneath the North Tower of the World Trade Center in New York City, killing six people and injuring…
DAILY NEWS, New York, NY, February 27, 1993
* 1st attack on World trade Center
The front page has a nice headline: "NEW YORK'S DAY OF TERROR" with related photo and subhead. (see) Much more on the following pages. Great to have from this famous NYC tabloid publication.
Complete with all 32 pages, great condition.
Background: The Daily News issue of February 27, 1993 covered the shocking aftermath of the World Trade Center bombing that had occurred the previous day, February 26. A…
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
The front page photo of this issue shows "Holding Pattern - The Giants and Coach Ray Handley struggle to escape
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Oct. 14, 1916
* Noteworthy contribution in animation history (see background below)
The entire front page is taken up with an illustration captioned: "Animated Cartoons In the Making: Filming the Successive Drawings." showing a man doing just that. An inside page is entirely devoted to: "Animated Cartoons in the Making--How 16,000 Drawings are Prepared & Photographed in Producing 1000 Feet of Motion Picture Film" with related photos as well. Note also the…
THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Nov. 23, 1963
* From the city where it happened
A quite rare & extremely desirable newspaper with a first report on John F. Kennedy's assassination, from the city where it happened.
The two line bold banner headline proclaims: "KENNEDY SLAIN ON DALLAS STREET" with subhead: "Johnson Becomes President", plus a rather large photo of "John F. Kennedy" and a smaller photo of Lyndon Johnson. A considerable amount of related news and photos inside as well.
Of…
THE NEWS AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, N.C, Oct. 28, 1973 The front page has the 4-column, 2-line heading: "Egypt and Israel Agree To Face-to-Face Talks", which tells of the beginning of the cease-fire negotiations between Israel and Egypt in an effort to end the Yom Kippur War. Considerable details are included, which continue on page 2. See images for details. Nice for display.
Other news of the day is found throughout.
Included are the first four sections, a few binding holes along the spine,…
LOS ANGELES TIMES, September 25, 1987
* Best "The Princess Bride" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Romantic fantasy adventure comedy-drama film
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Princess Bride" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime publication.
Note: Where else might one find authentic, poster-size ads for Opening Day…
DER LUTHERANER, St. Louis, March 1, 1867 (in unusually good condition)
* Rare publication in the German language
* Nice decorative masthead for display
An unusual German-language newspaper. In the mid-19th century a flood of immigrants from Europe poured into the United States, Germans being the largest ethnic group at the time. Like many immigrants, the Germans wanted to preserve their language and newspapers in their native language. In 1840 there were 40 German-language newspapers in…
B.Z., Berlin, West Germany, November 11, 1989
* Historic Berlin Wall falls in Berlin newspaper
The front page features in large, dramatic fashion an historic headline: "WIR DANKEN ALLE GOTT ! " which translates to: "We All Thank God!" Among other front page reports is: "East Berlin Tears Immediately Nine Big Holes in the Wall" and more.
This newspaper is filled with great photos of people coming thru the infamous wall, the celebrations, men chipping away at the wall, and an impressive…
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 10, 1982 (Front and Calendar Sections)
* Pre-release ads for E.T. the Extra Terrestrial & Grease II
* Grease II also has a lengthy review which includes a photo
A terrific issue on the premiere of both E.T. the Extra Terrestrial & Grease II, with the latter also including a review which includes a photo. Both ads include: "start tomorrow"). Other ads include those for movies released the prior weekend: Poltergeist, Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan, and Hanky Panky.…
THE LOS ANGELES TIMES (front/A section only), Dec. 9, 1991 The front page has the historic heading: "Slavic States Call Soviet Union Dead, Form Commonwealth". This is accompanied by a large map showing the breakdown of the various portions of the former Soviet Union. Additional related articles are found on inside pages as well. Quite historic!
Other news of the day, sports, and period advertising is found throughout.
The complete Front/A Section only, in very good condition.
DAYTON DAILY NEWS, EXTRA !, Ohio, December 14, 2003
* Saddam Hussein capture
* 5th President of Iraq
* Great issue for display
Here is a very displayable issue on the capture of Saddam Hussein. The front page features a large photo of a captured Hussein with a two line banner headline: "'WE GOT HIM'; SADDAM HUSSEIN CAPTURED" with some subheads. (see) The entire 8 page extra is taken up with text and photos on the life and final capture of Hussein.
This complete issue with 6 pages and…
POTTSVILLE EVENING REPUBLICAN, Penna., Dec. 11, 1941
* United States declare war
* Germany & Italy - Axis
* Post Pearl Harbor attack
The front page has a full banner heading: "WAR IS ON WITH AXIS", with subheads: "Congress Declares War On Germany and Italy" and "Action Follows Declaration of War by Hitler and Mussolini; Washington Was Quick to Accept the Challenge; All World Is Now Embattled", with considerable supporting text. Also included on the front page is President Roosevelt's…
PHILADELPHIA RECORD, Penna., Aug. 3, 1945
* Potsdam Conference ends (Germany)
* United States, Great Britain, and the Soviet Union
* Summary of agreement is included
* Large map of the region
The front page has a great 4-line, full-banner heading: "BIG THREE AGREEMENT AT POTSDAM: Iron Rule for All of Germany; Russia Gets E. Prussia Capital; Polish Border Moved Near Berlin", with subhead: "Plan Makes Reich Nation Of Farmers", with considerable text. Also present is a large map of the…
THE EVERETT DAILY HERALD, Everett, Washington, Aug. 23, 1917
* The "eve' of the Russian Revolution
* Related political cartoon by famed cartoonist, Louis Raemaekers
* Very displayable
The front page has the banner heading: "BREAKUP LOOMS BEFORE RUSSIA NOW", with subhead: "RUSSIA APPEARS UPON EVE IF TROUBLE THAT MAY OVETURN NATION", with more. Another subhead has: "Observers Scent A New Revolution", with considerable text. Also present on the front page is a related large (8 3/4" by 11…
THE READING TIMES, Reading, Pa., Feb. 8, 1999 The front page has the displayable heading: "KING HUSSEIN 1935-1999", with subheading: "Ruler's son elevated to monarch". This is followed by significant coverage of his life and death, along with the transition of leadership to his son, and includes a large photo. This death would prove to be highly impactful to the region. King Hussein had a legacy of having had a good relationship with the United States.
Also of note is the front page story:…
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 15, 1940
* Front-page excepts of Winston Churchill's speech
* War of the Unknown Warriors - BBC
* "France would one day celebrate its greatness again..."
The front page has a near-banner heading: "Rather London in Ruin Than Quit - Churchill", with subheads: "NO LAYING DOWN TO INVADERS, PREMIER VOWS", and "'Asks No Mercy' in Battle for England". This is followed by a full column of text which provides excerpts from his notable BBC speech: "War of the Unknown…
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 14, 2000
* George W. Bush election
* After SCOTUS decision - becomes 43rd U.S. President
* The "hanging chads" saga comes to an end
The front page has a three-line, full-banner heading: "BUSH PLEDGES TO BE PRESIDENT FOR 'ONE NATION' NOT ONE PARTY; GORE, CONCEDING,URGES UNITY", with subheading: "Theme of Reconciliation After Five-Week Wait". The article include a large photo and continues on an inside page where there are several addition articles with photos.
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THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, PA, Jan. 23, 1995 The front page has the banner heading: "Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy, the family matriarch, dies", with the subheading: "SHe passed away peacefully in the presence of several family members, her son Edward M. Kennedy said. She was 104." Also included is a large photo. The article continues on an inside page and included additional related photos.
Other news of the day includes coverage of the O.J. Simpson trial and a report on bombs killing 19 Israelis…
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, PA, March 21, 1987
* First drug used to treat HIV/AIDS
The front page has "U.S. licenses first drug to treat AIDS", which continues on an inside page with the related heading: "FDA quickly licenses a drug to treat AIDS", and includes a photo. This tells of AZT: The First Drug to Treat HIV Infection. While in time its use would be controversial, it was the first drug to provide hope for those suffering with HIV/AIDS.
Other news of the day is found…
POUGHKEEOSIE NEW YORKER, New York, Oct. 24, 1950
* Al Jolson death (1st report)
* "The Jazz Singer" fame
* Singer - comedian actor
The front page has a three-line heading: "Al Jolson Dies With a Quip on His Lips", which is followed by text and a photo. The article continues on page 4 with additional details. Nice to have the report and photo on the front page.
Note: Among other things, Al Jolson is credited with being the first star of a "talking picture", as well as being the first…
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Pennsylvania, June 3, 1997 The front page has the dramatic banner heading: "McVeigh Guilty in Bombing", with subheading: "Death Penalty possible; hearing set tomorrow", which tells of the conviction of the "Oklahoma City Bombing". Included on the front page is a large photo showing the reaction of some of the victim's families, as well as a small photo of McVeigh. Multiple related articles with photos are found on inside pages.
Contains sections A-D, and F, all in…
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., Oct. 25, 1973
* The 1973 Arab-Israeli War (the Ramadan War)
* Yom Kippur War finally ends
Known by many names, this "4th war" since Israeli Statehood between Arab nations and Israel finally draws to a close. The front page has a 2-line, 5-column heading: "Cease-Fire Restored After Suez Battles", with subheading: "Syria Joins Truce". Extensive related coverage is found on inside pages. See images for details.
Complete in 68 pages, minor wear, overall nice…
THE EVENING STAR, Washington, D.C., Nov. 10, 1970
* Charles de Gaulle death (1st report)
The front page has the banner headline: "General De Gaulle Dies", with subheads: "A Man Of Destiny", "General Pursued His Vision of France". and more. Additional coverage is found within. See images for details.
Note: General de Gaulle was a beloved French leader and public servant with an extensive background.
The complete 1st Section, even toning. small front page tear has archival mend to the…
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 12, 2014 The front page has: "Israeli Hawk Sought Peace His Way", with a corresponding article which continues on page 12. It is accompanied by a large photo captioned: "ARIEL SHARON, 1928-2014". Pages 12 & 13 are completely dedicated to coverage of his life which includes several additional photos.
The complete first section, a small archivally mended hole near the upper right margin, otherwise in very good condition.
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Pennsylvania, Nov. 5, 1995 The banner headline notes: "RABIN ASSASSINATED", with subhead: "Israeli leader shot at peace rally; suspect, a Jewish law student, held", with two color photos. Two additional pages of coverage are found within.
Note: Yitzhak Rabin was the first Prime Minister born in Mandatory Palestine. He was assassinated by Yigal Amir, a law student and right-wing extremist who opposed the signing of the Oslo Accords.
The complete Sections A & E,…
POTTSVILLE REPUBLICAN, PA, July 29, 1981
* Lady Diana & Prince Charles wedding
* The "lady" becomes a "princess"
The front page has a red banner headline: "The prince now has a princess", which includes multiple photos and front page coverage. Additional related articles and photos are found on pages 10 and 11. View images for details. Would bookend nicely with coverage of her tragic death.
Complete in 20 pages, even toning, in nice condition.
DAILY NEWS, New York, Dec. 30, 2006
* Saddam Hussein's execution
* 5th President of Iraq hanging
* Crimes against humanity
A very displayable issue on the death of Saddam Hussein. The two-line, bold heading has: "SADDAM SWINGS", with subheads: "Evil madman dies on gallows in dawn hanging" and "U.S. troops on high alert for reprisals". Pages 4 and 5 have several related articles with corresponding photos.
Complete with all 72 pages, tabloid size, great condition. A great item for…
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, March 1, 1919.
* Color cover, "The World Question"
* Lenin's Socialism comes for the World
* Multiple ads for products of the era
This issue features a color cover, "The World Question". Within the issue is an article, "Roosevelt's Introduction to Washington" which features a photo of William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt just before the election of 1900. Other content includes: a full page map, "Europe's Bones of Contention"; "Can American Marksmen…
THE HAYS DAILY NEWS, Kansas, dated Aug. 25, 1991 The key feature in this complete 24 page issue is the front page headline, "Gorbachev resigns as Communist Party chief", with considerable supporting text. The issue is in very good overall condition, but a former subscribers stamp has left a removal mark which impacts the 1st two letters of the word "Party" in the headline (see images). Nice to have as newspapers from the 1990's are difficult to find (most were microfilmed and destroyed).
* Cover is color illustration of a WWI Savings Stamp
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