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Booby Greenlease Kidnapping Murder Millionaire Automobile Dealer 1953 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 374455902327

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE DETROIT NEWS, October 8, 1953 * Bobby Greenlease kidnapping - found dead * Carl Austin Hall & Bonnie Emily Brown Heady The top of the front page is a nice headline: "BOBBY DEAD! BODY FOUND" with subhead and photo. (see) Complete with 76 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, generally in nice condition.

Jenny Dolly Twin Sisters Dancers & Actress Suicide Hanging Death 1941 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 394406184257

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 2, 1941 * Jenny Dolly suicide death * "The Dolly Sisters" fame * Hungarian-American dancer & actress The top of page 19 has a one column heading: "Find Jenny Dolly Hanged In Home In West Coast" with subhead and photo. (see) First report coverage on Hungarian-American dancer and actress, Jenny Dolly, committing suicide. Complete with 32 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, generally in nice condition. wikipedia notes: After a car accident, Jenny Dolly developed depression. Her depression furthered when she was forced to sell the remainder of her jewelry at auction in 1936 After living abroad for nine years, Jenny returned to the United States after ... See More  

Best Bobby Unser First Indianapolis Indy 500 Victory w/ Photos 1968 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 374356115148

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE INDIANAPOLIS NEWS, May 30, 1968   * Race Car driver Bobby Unser * Wins Indianapolis Indy 500 * Terrific headline for display * Best publication to be had (rare) When it comes to having a great issue on the Indianapolis 500 I'm not sure they get much better than this. The front page banner headline announces: "BOBBY UNSER WINS" as reported in this, the "5th Extra". Featured is a large photo of his brother Al Unser hitting the wall, and a photo of Bobby Unser. Bobby Unser and others in his famous family won the Indianapolis 500 a record nine times, 3 of them by Bobby (1968 was his first). This is the "Flash Edition" and has 8 pages. Because so many editions were done on this day I suspect 8 pages made up the c... See More  

1913 Cactus Desert Derby Los Angeles to Phoenix Automobile Racecars Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 374270577040

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Nov. 3, 1913 * The Cactus Derby automobile race * Los Angeles to Phoenix - Barney Oldfield The front page has a nice banner headline: "DAVIS, DRIVING LOCOMOBILE, WINS DESERT CLASSIC" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper. Complete with 16 pages, small library stamps within the masthead, generally very nice.

Queen Astrid of Sweden Leopold III of Belgium Car Accident Killed 1935 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 394221179244

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 30, 1935 * Astrid Sofia Lovisa Thyra of Sweden * Queen consort of ther Belgians killed * King Leopold III of Belgium wife The top of the front page has a three column headline: "YOUNG QUEEN ASTRID KILLED AS KING'S CAR HITS A TREE; LEOPOLD SLIGHTLY INJURED" with many subheads. (see) lengthy text continues on page with pictorial. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 38 pages, light toning at the margins, generally in very nice condition.

Blue Bird Automobile Speed Record Sir Malcolm Campbell Daytona 1931 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 394149988644

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 6, 1931 * Race driver Malcolm Campbell * Bluebird car speed record * Daytona Beach, Florida The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Campbell Drives Auto 245 Miles an Hour, Four Miles a Minute, a World Speed Record" (see) First report coverage continues on page 13 with related photo. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 44 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with a high percentage of cotton & linen content, allowing the issues to remain very white & sturdy into the present. Given the subscription cost, libraries & i... See More  

Alexander Winton Motor Carriage Company Automobile Pioneer Death 1932 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 374132051125

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 23, 1932 * Alexander Winton death (1st report) * Winton Motor Carriage Company founder * Scottish-American bicycle & automobile inventor Page 21 has a one column heading: "ALEXANDER WINTON, AUTO PIONEER, DEAD" with subheads. (see) He formed one of the very first American companies to sell a motor car. I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 44 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with a high percentage of cotton & linen content, allowing the issues to remain very white & sturdy into the present. Given the... See More  

First Ever AUTOMOBILE ADVERTISEMENT Winton Motor Carriage Company 1898 Magazine

eBay Fixed Price Item # 374061339938

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 30, 1898  * Very 1st ever automobile advertisement * Horseless carriage (historic) A very significant issue in the history of automobiles, as the noted reference work "Kane's Famous First Facts" records that the mentioned advertisement was the very first automobile ad ever published in America. This same (or extremely similar) ad appeared in some later issues of this magazine but this was the very first appearance. A back page advertisement is headed: "Dispense With A Horse" and describes the fine features of the "Winton Motor Carriage" manufactured by "The Winton Motor Carriage Co., Cleveland, Ohio". It measures 2 1/8 by 2 3/8 inches and includes a small but nice engraving of a cou... See More  

BLUE BIRD Automobile Speed Car & Sir Malcolm Campbell PHOTOS 1933 Rotogravure

eBay Fixed Price Item # 374033795205

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: ROTOGRAVURE SECTION ONLY of the New York Times, Jan. 22, 1933 * Race driver Malcolm Campbell * Bluebird speed car photo The top of the front page of this section has a nice photo showing Sir. Malcolm Campbell's new "Bluebird" speed car. Another related photo is on the front page as well. Many other photos of other topics throughout. Complete with 8 pages, rag edition in nice condition.

KARL BENZ German Engine Designer & 1st Automobile Inventor DEATH 1929 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 374016640245

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 5, 1929 * Karl Benz death (1st report) * German engine designer * Inventor of 1st automobile ? * Mercedes-Benz co-founder Page 25 has a one column heading: "CARL BENZ, 84, DIES; MADE FIRST AUTO" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the death of German engine designer, Karl Benz. He is generally regarded as the inventor of the very 1st automobile powered by a internal combustion engine. I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 52 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with a high percentage of cotto... See More  

INDIANAPOLIS 500 Race Cars BILL SPENCE Killed & Ray Keech Wins 1929 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 394012272081

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 31, 1929  * Indianapolis 500 auto race  * Ray Keech wins  * Bill Spence killed The front page has a one column heading: "RAY KEECH WINS 500 MILE AUTO RACE; ONE DIES" with subhead. (see) Reporting continues in the sport's section. Five related photos are on the back page. (see) First report coverage on the 1929 Indianapolis 500 race in which Ray Keech was the winner and William Spence was killed. Complete with 42 pages, rag edition in very nice condition. wikipedia notes: Ray Keech (born May 1, 1900 in Coatesville, Pennsylvania - June 15, 1929) was a board track and brick track racer in the 1920s. He is best remembered for winning the 1929 Indianapolis 500, and for set... See More  

FLINT SIT-DOWN STRIKE Michigan General Motors & Labor Union ENDS 1937 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393986098436

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Jan. 13, 1937 * Flint, Michigan sit-down strike ends * United Automobile Workers (UAW) to Labor Union * GM General Motors The top of the front page has a four column headline : "1,200 Warrants Out for Strikers as Flint Grows Calm After Riot; Troops Stand By to Keep Peace" with subheads. (see) Great to have in a Detroit publication. Rare as such. Complete with 28 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, small library label within masthead, generally good.

1974 White House Helicopter Incident & Richard Petty Wins DATYTONA 500 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373923664267

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 18, 1974 * White House helicopter incident * U.S. Army Private Robert K. Preston * Richard Petty wins Daytona 500 - Nascar The front page has a four column heading: "Soldier Lands a Stolen Copter on White House Lawn" with two related photos. The bottom of the front page has a three column photo with small heading: "Petty Wins Again" with text. (see) The top of page 35 has a five column heading: "Petty Takes $275,000 Daytona 500 for 5th Time" with subheads and related photo. (see) Complete with 52 pages, nice condition.

GEN. GEORGE S. PATTON Automobile Accident or Assassination DEATH 1945 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373747874510

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: BUFFALO EVENING NEWS, New York, December 21, 1945 * General George S. Patton death (1st report) * Automobile accident or assassination ? The front page has a banner headline: "GEN. PATTON SUCCUMBS TO CRASH INJURIES" with subheads. (see) Forty-four pages, mostly loose along the spine, some wear along the central fold with archival mending on page 2 and a little text loss. A little  margin wear, nice for display as such.

1915 VENICE CALIFORNIA Road Course Automobile Race Racing 1915 Old Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373715426071

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, March 17, 1915 * Venice, California (during race) * Road course automobile race The front page has a two column heading: "RICKENBACKER LEADING RACE" (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper. Rare as such. Complete with 12 pages, strangely the front page is in green type, small address label within the masthead, a little irregular along the spine, generally nice.

Great SPINDLETOP Gusher Beaumont TX Texas Oil Discovery 1901 NY Times Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393497991773

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW YORK TIMES, January 17, 1901  Although discoveries were made in various locations long before this date, this discovery--to be known as Spindletop--marked the emergence of the oil industry at a time when the automobile and other industries were experiencing rapid growth, coinciding with the need for this new product. The discovery of oil in Beaumont, Texas, was the beginning of the oil industry in Texas. When the well struck on January 10, 1901 it would gusher uncontrollably for 8 days before being capped. At the top of the front page is a one column report headed: "THE TEXAS OIL DISCOVERY" with subhead: "General Manager of the Santa Fe Road Says the Well at  Beaumont is a World Beater". The article includes near the ... See More  

Best "THE GREAT RACE" San Diego to Phoenix Automobile RACECARS 1912 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373654511085

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 28, 1912 * "The Great Race" automobile race * San Diego to Phoenix - Arizona * Best publication to have in ? (rare) The front page has a nice banner headline: "STEVENS-DURYEA IS 35 MILES FROM PHOENIX AT 2:20" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper. Complete with 20 pages, small library stamps within the masthead, a little irregular along the spine, generally very nice.

INDIANAPOLIS 500 Motor Speedway Automobile Car Race Racing WINS 1957 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393417730140

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, May 31, 1931 * Indianapolis 500 auto race  * Louis Schneider wins (1st report) * Nice headline for display The front page has a nice banner headline: "500-MILE AUTO RACE WON BY SCHNEIDER" with subheads (see) Nice for display. First report coverage on the 1931 Indianapolis 500 race in which Louis Schneider was the winner. Complete with 40+ pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally in good condition.

VANDERBILT CUP Automobile Car Race Racing Racer Louis Wagner WINS 1906 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393352805522

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 6, 1906 * Vanderbilt Cup - automobile racing * First major car race trophy in America * Racecar driver Louis Wagner victory The front page has a two column heading: "FRENCHMAN WON VANDERBILT CUP" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper. Complete with 8 pages, small library stamps within the masthead, some small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.

SIR HENRY SEGRAVE Daytona Beach FL Automobile SPEED RECORD Broken 1929 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393321443385

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 12, 1929 * Sir Henry O'Neil de Hane Segrave * 1st ever to break the 200 MPH mark fame * Breaks land speed automobile record  * Daytona Beach, Florida - "Golden Arrow" The top of the front page has a one column heading: "SEGRAVE SMASHES AUTO SPEED RECORD IN DAZZLING DRIVE" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues on page 20 with two related photos. Complete with 60 pages, a little irregular along the spine, nice condition.

Best 1956 GM XP-500 Piston-Free Engine Concept Car REVEALED in Detroit Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393283437290

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE DETROIT NEWS, Apr. 15, 1956 * 1956 GM XP-500 concept car revealed * First piston-free engine automobile The front page has a nice banner headline: "Even Peanut Oil Can Power New Car" with photo of the GM XP-500 concept which was the very 1st piston-free engine to be put in a automobile. Probably only reported in a Detroit publication, very rare a such. Complete 1st section only with 22 pages, binding holes along the spine slightly effects the text, otherwise nice.

Historic Very 1st INDIANAPOLIS 500 Automobile Race w/ Ray Harroun 1911 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393135408174

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, May 31, 1911 * Indianapolis 500 inaugural race (1st report) * American racecar driver Ray Harroun wins The front page has a one column heading: "SIX INJURED IN BOG AUTO RACE RECOVERING" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper. Complete with 10 pages, small library stamps within the masthead, irregular along the spine, generally nice. wikipedia notes: The first "500" was held at the Speedway in 1911 on Decoration Day, May 30, (as it was known from its inception in 1868 to 1967, when federal law made "Memorial Day" the official name), run to a 600-cubic-inc... See More  

GORDON BENNET CUP Automobile Car Race Racing KILDARE IRELAND 1903 Old Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373433527644

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 2, 1903 * James Gordon Bennett Cup - automobile race * Athy, County Kildare, Ireland The top of the front page has a two column headline: "RACE MARRED BY ACCIDENTS" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper. Complete with 6 pages, small library stamps within the masthead, a little irregular along the spine, generally nice.

LOUIS MEYER Wins Indianapolis INDY 500 Milk Tradition Begins 1936 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373417367283

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEWS AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, N.C. May 31, 1936 * Louis Meyer wins 3rd Indianapolis 500 * Automobile race at speedway - Indiana * The drinking of milk tradition begins The front page has a three column heading: "Louis Meyer Shatters Records In Third Indianapolis Victory" with subhead and related illustration. (see) No mention of him drinking milk in this report but history shows that he did which started the tradition. Complete with 32 pages, light toning, a little margins wear, should be handled with care. source: Indy 500: Three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Louis Meyer regularly drank buttermilk to refresh himself on a hot day and happened to drink some in Victory Lane as a matter of habit after winning the 1936 ... See More  

HENRY FORD Automobile Pioneer Crash Car Wreck Murder Attempt ? 1927 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373417366207

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 31, 1927 * Henry Ford assassination attempt ? * Automobile magnate car wreck * Best title to be had ? The top of the front page has a great banner headline: "ATTEMPT TO KILL FORD FAILS" with subheads. Photo of Ford is on the back page. Complete with 38 pages, light toning, some margin wear, more so along the spine, nice for display as such.