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TRANS-PACIFIC Airplane Flight AUSTRALIA Charles Kingsford Smith 1928 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 394078738067

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 4, 1928  * 1st Trans-pacific airplane flight (during) * Southern Cross monoplane to Australia * Sir Charles Edward Kingsford Smith  The front page has a nice banner headline: "FIJI FLYERS RIDE OUT STORM" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Some related photos are on the back page. Complete with all 46 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on very high quality newsprint meant for institutional holdings. In great condition as such. wikipedia notes: At 8:54 am on 31 May 1928, Kingsford Smith and his crew left Oakland, California to make the first trans-Pacific flight to Australia. The flight was in three stages. The first (from Oakland to Hawaii) was 2,400 miles, took 27 hours 25 min... See More  

KA 'IULANI Hawaiian Kingdom Royal Family Princess Death 1899 San Diego Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 374053775062

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, March 8, 1899 * Princess Ka 'iulani death * Hawaiian Kingdom royal family   The front page has a one column heading: "KAIULANI DYING" with subheads. (see) She actually died two days prior to the publication of this issue. 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 8 pages, small library stamps within masthead, a few small binding holes along the spine, generally very nice.

POST PEARL HARBOR ATTACK World War II Declared 1941 Honolulu Hawaii Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 374036007446

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: HONOLULU STAR-BULLETIN, December 22, 1941  * United States at war in Pacific * Post Pearl Harbor attack * America enters World War II * FRONT LEAF ONLY *** The front page has a banner headline: "80,000 JAPANESE ATTACK P. I." with subheads. (see) Great to have in this Honolulu publication just 15 days after the infamous attack on Pearl Harbor. Very rare as such. FRONT LEAF ONLY (pages 1 & 2), irregular along the margins but no text loss, minor wear a the folds, nice for display as such.

Eve of PEARL HARBOR HI Hawaii Japanese Airplane Attack 1941 WWII Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373948063500

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, December 6, 1941 * Pre-Pearl Harbor attack on America * Dated December 6, 1941 (EVE) The front page has a nice banner headline: "JAPAN RENEWS U. S. ATTACKS" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Complete in 20 pages, light toning, little wear and archival strengthening at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, some small binding holes along the spine, generally good.

Best HAWAII STATEHOOD Joins The Union w/ Color Flag 1959 Honolulu HI Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373819774993

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: HONOLULU STAR BULLETIN, Hawaii, March 12, 1959 * Best Hawaii statehood issue  * Terrific for display This would be "the" displayable issue to own recognizing Hawaii becoming the 50th state of the Union. The huge banner headline across the top of the front page--in red ink--reads: "STATEHOOD" with an 8 1/2 by 6 inch color print of an American flag with 50 stars, the 50th highlighted to mark the historic event.  The image and banner headline take nearly the entire top half of the front page, with a smaller heading: "House Sends Bill to Ike".  Additional front page coverage includes "Sirens, Bells Herald Statehood Arrival" and "First Class Citizens Now" stretched over photos of various Hawaiians "citizens" of the United St... See More  

Extremely Rare 19th Century HONOLULU HI Hawaiian Kingdom w/ Ads 1845 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393559792261

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE POLYNESIAN, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaiian Islands, Feb. 22, 1845  * Very rare 19th century Hawaiian publication One of the earliest newspapers we have offered from Hawaii, and fourteen years earlier than the few of this title we offered in recent years. The "first series" of this title existed for just 1 1/2 years from 1840 to 1841. It proved unprofitable and was shut down. The editor reestablished the paper under the same title in May, 1844. Two months later it become the "Official Journal of the Hawaiian Government" and remained so until 1861. The Polynesian was the leading paper on Oahu in the mid-1800's. Issues of this era very rarely surface. This is issue #40 under the "new series". Half of the front page is ta... See More  

ANNEXATION OF HAWAII to United States of America & La Bourgogne 1898 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373672492571

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 6, 1898 * Annexation of Hawaii * United States Senate passes * SS La Bourgogne ship disaster The top of the front page has a one column heading: "HAWAII IS OURS" with subheads. (see) Also at the top of the front page is: "HUNDREDS DROWNED" 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 4 pages, 23 x 19 1/2 inches, a few small library stamps within the masthead, a few small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.

Rare PHILIPPINES ISLANDS American War for Independence 1899 Old Manila Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393418782435

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE AMERICAN, Manila, P.I. (Philippine Islands), Dec. 18, 1898  A rare title published during the Philippine-American War, or the Philippine War for Independence. Reports include: "McKinley Recognizes the Situation" "A Tariff Bill for Hawaii" "Minnesota Sergeant Shot by Accident" "Transports Will Sail Under Convoy" and more. The large masthead features a huge eagle over the harbor of Manila. Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, minor foxing near folds, generally nice.

HAWAII STATEHOOD WON House Votes Island into JOINS UNION 1959 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373559183907

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: CENTRE DAILY TIMES, State College and Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, March 13, 1959  * Hawaii becomes 50th state * Statehood vote The front page has a two column headline: "State Status For Hawaii Within A Year" which tells of the passing of the Hawaii Admission Act passing both the House and Senate. This set the stage for President Eisenhower's signing (5 days later) which would enable Hawaii to become the 50th state. Complete in 16 pages, loose at the spine, nice condition.

ATTACK ON PEARL HARBOR Japanese Bombing of Hawaii Warning ? 1943 WWII Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393194074444

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 3, 1943 * Bombing of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii warning * Joseph Grew warned the State Department The front page has a two column heading: "Japan's Plans Long Known, '31-'41 State Papers Reveal" Lengthy text continues on page 36. This was when this report was first made public to the American citizens. Complete 1st section only with all 46 pages, rag edition in very nice condition. wikipedia notes: On January 27, 1941, Grew secretly cabled the State Department with rumors passed on by Peru's Minister to Japan, that "Japan military forces planned a surprise mass attack at Pearl Harbor in case of 'trouble' with the United States." Grew's own published account of 1944 said, "There is a lot of talk arou... See More  

F-82 MUSTANG Fighter Airplane Flight RECORD Honolulu to New York 1947 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393110010401

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., February 28, 1947 * North American F-82 Twin Mustang * United States Air force Fighter airplane * Robert E. Thacker record flight The top of the front page has a five column headline: "Honolulu-N. Y. Test Flight Completed In 14.5 Hours" with subheads and related map/photo. Complete with all 20 pages, light toning at the margins, generally very nice. wikipedia notes: On 27 February 1947, a P-82B 44-65168 named Betty Jo and flown by Colonel Robert E. Thacker made history when it flew nonstop from Hawaii to New York without refueling, a distance of 5,051 mi (8,129 km) in 14 hr 32 min (347.5 mph/559.2 km/h). This flight tested the P-82's range. The aircraft carried a full internal fuel tank ... See More  

Great HAWAII STATEHOOD Joins The Union Admission 1959 Old Honolulu HI Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 392963700048

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE HONOLULU ADVERTISER, Hawaii, March 12, 1959  * Hawaii statehood * Joins the Union * Great title to have in See the photo for this very dramatic & displayable front page. Nearly half of the front page is taken up with: "Congress Says YES ! " in huge letters dropped out of a large red box, above which is printed: "Statehood Extra". The banner headline beneath the box is: "Hawaii To Become 50th State" with other related subheads. One of the front page photos shows Hawaii politicians celebrating in Washington, D.C. The complete first section (of 2) with ten pages. Nice condition. Nice for display.

Rare JAPANESE SURRENDERS World War II Ends WWII 1945 Honolulu Hawaii Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373138644022

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: HONOLULU ADVERTISER--Late City Final edition, Hawaii, Aug. 15, 1945 * Japanese surrender - World War II * From the origin of the war (U.S.) The top half of the front page is taken up with a banner headline: "ALLIED OFFENSE ENDS" "JAP CABINET QUITS!" with various subheads, and a photo of celebratory sailors, the caption beginning: "Peace comes back to Honolulu...". A terrific issue, as this is the city where the war began for the United States. The complete first section with 16 pages (of 32), mild foxing & wear at the fold & margin, generally good condition.

Extremely Rare 19th Century HONOLULU HI Hawaiian Kingdom w/ Ads 1859 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 392865263588

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE POLYNESIAN, Honolulu, (Hawaii), Feb. 5, 1859 * Very rare 19th century Hawaiian publication A quite rare newspaper from such an early date, in fact outside of "The Friend" which was more of a missionary newspaper, this is the second oldest Hawaii newspaper we have offered. It is formatted much like other newspapers of the day with the ftpg. containing both ads & news items, page 2 containing mostly news, and pages 3 & 4 a combination of both, but mostly ads. Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, several folds with some minor wear at these folds, a bit of foxing to a small portion of the front page.

ALLEUTAIN ISLANDS EARTHQUAKE Alaska & Hawaii Tsunami 1946 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 392616959927

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: HONOLULU STAR-BULLETIN, Hawaii, April 3, 1946. * Alleutian Islands Earthquake * Alaska & Hawaii Tsunami The front page has a very nice banner headline: "HUNT FOR BODIES BY LAND AND SEA" with subheads. Great for display and nice to have in this Hawaii publication, rare as such. First section only with pages 1-12, two folds, some wear at the central fold with a little archival mending on page 2 here.

GRACE FORTESCUE ARREST Joseph Kahahawai Murder Thalia Massie Rape 1932 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 392284185161

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 9, 1932 * Grace Fortescue arrested * Joseph Kahahawai murder * Thalia Massie rape ? * Honolulu, Hawaii The front page has a one column heading: "MRS. FORTESCUE HELD IN HAWAIIAN MURDER" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the arrest of Grace Fortescue for the murder of Joseph Kahahawai, a innocent man charged with the rape of her daughter, Thalia Massie. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 38 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally nice.

CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH San Francisco 49ers in 1849 Windsor Vermont VT Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 392101920227

Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: THE VERMONT CHRONICLE, Windsor, Sept. 19, 1849 * California gold rush This title has both religious/Christian-themed news along with general news of the day. Page 3 has several reports from the gold rush region headed: "Latest From California" (see). Page one has an update in the missionary efforts to the Sandwich (Hawaiian) Islands and various Native American Indian tribes including Oregon, Choctaws, Cherokees, Sioux, and more. Four pages, minor foxing at upper ftpg. folds, rejoined at the spine, nice condition.

TRANS-PACIFIC Airplane Flight AUSTRALIA Charles Kingsford Smith 1928 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 372319855008

Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, June 9, 1928 * 1st Trans-pacific airplane flight ends * Southern Cross monoplane to Australia * Sir Charles Edward Kingsford Smith The front page has a one column heading: "FLYING 4 HOP INTO OPEN ARMS OF AUSTRALIA" with subhead. (see) Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 12 pages, light toning at the margins, a little irregular along the spine, generally nice. wikipedia notes: At 8:54 am on 31 May 1928, Kingsford Smith and his crew left Oakland, California to make the first trans-Pacific flight to Australia. The flight was in three stages. The first (from Oakland to Hawaii) was 2,400 miles, took 27 hours 25 minutes and was... See More  

KLONDIKE GOLD RUSH Yukon Alaska & Hawaiian Islands Prints 1897 H.W. Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 371932119456

Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 7, 1897 * Klondike gold rush * Hawaiian Islands The full front page is an illustration of: "Rembrandt's Father". Terrific doublepage centerfold: "The Hawaiian Island--Scenes in Honolulu & the Island of Oahu" with 11 scenes, being very displayable. Nice fullpg. with 8 photos of: "The Gold Discoveries in the Klondike, Northwest Territory" with a one-third pg. photo of Juneau, Alaska. A full page has 9 illustrations of: "The Dedication of the Monument to General John A. Logan, Lake Front Park, Chicago, July 22" plus much more. Complete in 24 pages, good condition.

EDDIE RICKENBACKER Airplane Fighter Ace LOST at Sea 1942 World War II Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 371454456117

Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 24, 1942 * Eddie Rickenbacker goes missing (1st report) * American World War I airplane fighter ace * Would be adrift at sea for 24 days Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading announcing: "Rickenbacker Missing in Pacific On Flight Southwest of Hawaii" (see) Article continues inside with photo. First report coverage on Captain Eddie Rickenbacker going missing after his airplane went down in the Pacific Ocean. He would be adrift at sea for 24 days. Nice to have in this famous NYC title. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much more on World War II. Complete in 32 pages, rag edition