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667353

An engraving of an Embargo political cartoon...

Item #667353

September 10, 1808

NEW YORK EVENING POST, Sept. 10, 1808  Page 3 begins with a little political cartoon titled: "A Good Story Twice Told: or, the Allegorical Snake" which concerns the controversy over the Embargo.

Rare to find such political cartoons in newspapers of such an early date.

Page 2 has several items concerning the controversial Embargo, one item beginning: "The answer of the Preside... See More  

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667556

Congratulations to Jefferson upon leaving the White House...

Item #667556

April 24, 1809

INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, April 24, 1809 



* President Thomas Jefferson

* Retires from presidency & public life




The front page has a letter from Rhode Island to Thomas Jefferson concerning his retirement as President, with his response datelined at Monticello, signed in type: Th. Jefferson.

Four pages, very nice condition.... See More  

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667520

Robert Smith, Secretary of the Navy then Secretary of State...

Item #667520

June 29, 1811

NEW YORK HERALD, June 29, 1811  Most of page 2 is taken up with various letters concerning Robert Smith, Secretary of the Navy in Jefferson's administration, then becoming Secretary of State for Madison. Smith & Madison would soon disagree on policy resulting in Smith's resignation in 1811.

Most of the text is an address by Smith, with other letters signed in type by: James Madis... See More  

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667215

Lengthy on the Indian war in the War of 1812...

Item #667215

November 28, 1812

THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 28, 1812  Inside has; "Monroe's Treaty" with subhead: "Treaty of Amity, Commerce & Navigation between his Britannic Majesty and the United States of America" which takes several pages with 4 signatures in type, including James Monroe, and dated Dec. 31, 1806.

Also within: "New Sicilian Constitution" "Revolutionar... See More  

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667222

Much on the War of 1812...

Item #667222

August 20, 1814

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 20, 1814  The front page begins with: "Steam Boat Navigation" which takes nearly 3 pages. Inside has: "The Essex Frigate" which takes a page. "Canada Papers" takes over a page & has items relating to the War of 1812.

"Events of the War" take almost 9 pages with a great wealth of reporting on the War of 18... See More  

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667225

"Don't give up the ship!"...

Item #667225

July 22, 1815

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 22, 1815  The entire front page and almost all of page 2 are taken up with: "Lawrence and the Chesapeake" which has much on the battle which cost Captain Lawrence his life.

Portions of the report include: "...Lawrence fell! and the remainder of the fight, if fight it can be called, was as disgraceful as the first eight minutes were b... See More  

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667230

Napoleon's signature on the front page...

Item #667230

June 22, 1816

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 22, 1816  Perhaps the best content in this issue is the very unusual front page item headed: "Napoleon--'his mark' " which includes a facsimile of his signature, with a bit of text (vertical) which begins: "The annexed is a very exact copy of the signature of the most extraordinary man now living..." with a bit more.... See More  

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667228

Terrific article on the life & character of Bonaparte...

Item #667228

November 23, 1816

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 23, 1816  Inside has a terrific article: "Remarks on Bonaparte" which takes over two pages. There is considerable detail on his character, actions, and life, the report beginning: "It is now time that the people of this country should be made acquainted with the real character of that extraordinary man...".

Some of the paragraph... See More  

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667535

Jefferson on where the Revolutionary War began: Virginia or Massachusetts...

Item #667535

December 26, 1818

THE PORTSMOUTH ORACLE, New Hampshire, Dec. 26, 1818  The front page features a nearly full column: "Letter From Mr. Jefferson" which concerns his thoughts on the question whether the Revolution began in Massachusetts or Virginia. Near the end Jefferson comments on his failing health and comments on that of John Adams as well.

Four pages, very nice condition.

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667256

Defending the United States... The Erie Canal...

Item #667256

June 23, 1821

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 23, 1821 



* Construction of the Erie Canal

* Great Lakes - Atlantic waterway




Inside has a letter signed by: J. C. Calhoun: "Report on Fortifications" which is followed by a 6 page report "To the Hon. Secretary of the War Department" on the fortifications in the United States, concerning the defense of the country.

The bac... See More  

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667253

Jefferson City becomes the capital of Missouri... Benefits for Revolutionary War veterans...

Item #667253

February 23, 1822

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Feb. 23, 1822 



* Jefferson City, Missouri becomes capital

* American Revolutionary War veterans




Inside has a report headed: "Mexico" which begins: "The direct news from Mexico...is that the whole kingdom has declared independence & sworn to maintain it...A provisional government is in operation & in the latter part of the m... See More  

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667538

Monroe's annual address... Jefferson on the University of Virginia...

Item #667538

December 11, 1824

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 11, 1824 



* President James Madison

* State of the Union Address

* Thomas Jefferson

* University of Virginia




The front page has a chart of the electoral college count for President & Vice President, at least for those states known.

A lengthy letter headed "University of Virginia" is signed: Thomas Jefferson, with his thoughts... See More  

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667077

Creating a Jewish city in the Niagara River...

Item #667077

September 24, 1825

THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 24, 1825 



* Jewish city creation

* Grand Island, New York

* Niagara River




One of the articles on an inside page reads in its entirety: "The ceremony of laying the corner stone, of what is to be a city of the Jews, on Grand Island, N.Y. took place on the 14th instant, and Mr. Noah, editor of the New York National Advocate, governor and judge o... See More  

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667251

Execution of Chief McIntosh... Texas and slavery... Slaves set free...

Item #667251

November 04, 1826

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 4, 1826 



* Chief William McIntosh execution

* Texas to abolish slavery before American control

* Slave ships captured: slaves set free




A report: "Texas" has text noting: "...the states of Cohuahuilla and Texas had nearly completed their constitutions and that they have determined to abolish slavery in toto; and that all slaves... See More  

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667250

Death Of John Jay... Pirates hanged, and slave ships captured...

Item #667250

May 30, 1829

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 30, 1829



* John Jay death

* Pirates & slave ships




Pages 1 and 2 have an article concerning the death of John Jay with a biography of his life & accomplishments.

John Jay was an American diplomat, patriot, one of the founding fathers of the United States, signer of the Treaty of Paris of 1783, second governor of New York, and the first Chie... See More  

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667247

Distrust of the Creek Indians for the "great father"...

Item #667247

June 20, 1829

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 20, 1829  Inside is a terrific letter headed: "The Creek Indians". It is the text of a speech of a chief of the Creek Tribe, Specled Snake, at the beginning of the forced removal of native American's to west of the Mississippi, known as the Trail of Tears.

In his speech the chief recounts the failed promises of the "great father&... See More  

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667248

"Trail of Tears"... Abolishing slavery in Virginia...

Item #667248

July 25, 1829

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 25, 1829 



* Abolition of slavery in Virginia

* Trail of Tears - Southeastern Indians




Nearly half of the ftpg. is taken up with: "Abolition of Slavery" which concerns Virginia, noting: "...revise the constitution of the commonwealth, praying for the adoption of some provisions in the new constitution by which the slave populatio... See More  

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667085

Famous utterance of the 19th century: "Liberty and Union, now and for ever, one and inseparable!"

Item #667085

March 06, 1830

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 6, 1830  Daniel Webster was a leading American statesman during the nation's antebellum period. Webster's desire to see the Union preserved and conflict averted led him to search out compromises designed to stave off the sectionalism that threatened war between the North and South.

Webster's efforts to steer the nation away from civil ... See More  

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667245

Rumor of freedom sets off a slave insurrection...

Item #667245

February 11, 1832

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Feb. 11, 1832 



* Slaves insurrection in Jamaica



Most of the issue is taken up with considerable reporting on: "Proceedings of the Senate - On the Nomination o Martin Van  Buren" as the American minister to Great Britain, which would be rejected by the Senate. But he would go on to become the 8th President of the U.S. Also within is a... See More  

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667090

Abolishment of slavery, and the backlash from Jamaica...

Item #667090

June 15, 1833

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 15, 1833  has over half a page headed: "Slavery in the British West Indies" which reports on the: "...deputation in favor off the immediate emancipation of negro slavery within the British dominions..." which includes the full text on the 5 "Resolutions", signed in type by: Samuel Gurney as the chairman. The same page h... See More  

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667192

Confederate New Orleans...

Item #667192

January 23, 1862

THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, Louisiana, Jan. 23, 1862



* Rare Confederate title from the deep South

* News from Richmond, Pensacola, forts Henry & Donelson




Front page has: "Letter From Richmond" "From Pensacola". Inside has: "The Government & the War" "Late Northern Intelligence""From Our Army in the West" "Affairs at Forts Hen... See More  

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667185

On the arrest of Medary, the publisher of this newspaper...

Item #667185

June 01, 1864

THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, June 1, 1864 



* Samuel Medary arrested



A notable issue as the front page has good content reporting on the arrest of Samuel Medary, the publisher of this newspaper. The first article is: "Is It Revolution! -- More Arrests" followed by: "Liberty Lies Sunned & Bleeding From Assassin Blows & Wounds!" which is more concerning the arres... See More  

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667102

1867 famine in South Carolina...

Item #667102

May 04, 1867

THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 4, 1867



* Famine & despair in South Carolina

* Post Civil War reconstruction era



Page 5 has a report headed: "Suffering In South Carolina" "Famine Among The People" and more with several letters for various regions of the State. Text takes up over 2 full columns.

Other news and advertisements of the day during the reconstruction era shortly... See More  

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667100

1867 Jefferson Davis released on bail ...

Item #667100

May 14, 1867

THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 14, 1867



* Jefferson Davis approved for bail

* President of the Confederate States

* Post Civil War reconstruction era




Page 3 has a lengthy report headed: "JEFFERSON DAVIS" "The State Prisoner Before the Circuit Court at Richmond" "The Court Fixes His Bail at $100,000" and more. (see) Text takes up about 3 1/2 columns.

Other news and ... See More  

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667098

1867 Roxbury annexed to Boston vote...

Item #667098

May 30, 1867

THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 30, 1867



* Neighborhood of Roxbury

* Annexation to city of Boston




Page 7 has a brief report headed: "Annexation Of Roxbury To Boston" (see)

Other news and advertisements of the day during the reconstruction era shortly after the American Civil War. Complete with 12 pages, minor spine wear, nice condition.... See More  

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667274

David Livingston... false report of death...

Item #667274

June 03, 1867

NEW YORK HERALD, June 3, 1867



* Dr. David Livingstone death ?

* African explorer




Page 5 under: "Dr. Livingstone's Funeral" "Account of His Death and the Burial of His Body" is an erroneous account on the death of Dr. David Livingstone, the famous explorer. Livingstone actually died in 1873. The report suggests he was killed by African savages.

Complete with 8 pages,... See More  

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667319

Franz Joseph I of Austria 1867 coronation...

Item #667319

June 27, 1867

NEW YORK HERALD, June 27, 1867



* Franz Joseph I of Austria

* King of Hungary coronation




The top of page 5 has one column headings that include: "THE HUNGARIAN CORONATION" "Hungary Receiving Her King" "Francis Joseph and the Empress of Austria as King and Queen" and more. Text takes up about 3 1/2 columns.

Complete with 8 pages, a little irregular along the sp... See More  

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667364

1867 M. Jeff Thompson as a Southern editor...

Item #667364

July 16, 1867

NEW YORK HERALD, July 16, 1867



* M. Jeff Thompson

* Confederate General

* Southern editor




Page 4 has a editorial for the Yazoo Banner in Mississippi headed: "Filibustering Preparations In The Gulf States" and "Gen. Jeff Thompson Pitching Into A Southern Editor" signed in type: M. Jeff Thompson.

Complete with 12 pages, nice condition.... See More  

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667369

1867 William G. Brownlow re-elected governor... ...

Item #667369

August 03, 1867

NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 3, 1867



* William Gannaway "Parson" Brownlow

* Governor of Tennessee re-election victory




Page 4 has an article headed: "THE TENNESSEE ELECTION" "Governor Brownlow Re-elected by Thirty Thousand Majority" and more. (see)

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667399

1867 Omar Pasha fighting in Crete...

Item #667399

August 05, 1867

THE NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 5, 1867



* Ottoman field marshal Omar Pasha

* Fighting rebels in Kingdom of Candia (Crete)




Page 4 has a heading: "Omar Pasha's Report of His Work in Candia" with the report on  page 5 under: "The Eastern Question"

Other news and advertisements of the day during the reconstruction era shortly after the American Civil War. Complete with 8... See More  

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666976

Charles Darwin in 1867... Randall's Island...

Item #666976
HARPER'S MONTHLY, New York, NY, December, 1867



* Lengthy article re: Charles Darwin

* Children's nurseries on Randall's Island w/ illustrations




The two most noteworthy items within this issue are: "DARWIN AND DOMESTICATION" - a 5+ page article regarding Charles Darwin, and "THE NURSERIES ON RANDALL'S ISLAND" - a 16 page article with multiple images provid... See More  

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667170

Early Taxidermy In 1875...

Item #667170

March 13, 1875

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 13, 1875. This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: EARLY TAXIDERMY - ANIMAL TRAP - SAFETY GOVERNOR - STEAM TRAP & Much More. These illustrations also have text that goes along with them. Very interesting advertisements as well, back in the day when many of the ... See More  

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666944

Displayable color print of a young girl...

Item #666944

January 01, 1912

THE LADIES' HOME JOURNAL, Philadelphia, January, 1912  The cover has a decorative, displayable, color cover of a young girl. It would look great framed. Additional color and B&W prints are found within. See images for details. For those who appreciate turn-of-the-century advertising, the full page Gold Medal flour ad is particularly nice. An interesting article for a Girl's Club s... See More  

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667184

How cartoons are made...

Item #667184

October 14, 1916

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Oct. 14, 1916  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 Fil... See More  

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666913

Republic of China recognized by U.S....

Item #666913

September 28, 1928

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 28, 1928



* Republic of China (Taiwan) recognized



The top of page 16 has a one column heading: "ADMIT U. S. HAS RECOGNIZED NEW RULERS IN CHINA" (see) First report coverage on the United States recognizing the Republic of China (Taiwan) for the 1st time. Nice to have in this World famous publication.

Complete with all 40pages, rag edition in great co... See More  

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667288

District of Columbia War Memorial dedication...

Item #667288

November 15, 1931

ROTOGRAVURE SECTION of the New York Times, November 15, 1931



* District of Columbia War Memorial - WWI

* President Herbert Hoover dedication photos




The front page of this photo section has four related photographs on the dedication of the World War I memorial on Armistice Day.

Other topics throughout. Complete rotogravure section only with all 16 pages, light toning, nice condition.... See More  

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667323

Chiang Kai-shek &

Item #667323

December 15, 1931

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 15, 1931



* Chiang Kai-shek resignation

* President of the Republic of China

* Gustave Le Bon death (1st report)

* French social psychologist




The top of the front page has a one column heading: "GEN. CHIANG QUITS CHINA'S PRESIDENCY; LIN SEN TAKES POST" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Chiang Kai-shek resignation as president of China... See More  

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667147

Guglielmo Marconi & ultra short radio waves.....

Item #667147

August 13, 1932

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Penn., August 13, 1932



* Italian inventor Guglielmo Marconi

* Ultra short radio waves improved




Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Marconi Perfects Method Of Sending Short radio Waves Over Long Distance" with subheads. (see)

Complete with all 14 pages, good condition.... See More  

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667276

Gangster Waxey Gordon arrested...

Item #667276

May 22, 1933

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 22, 1933



* Waxey Gordon arrested on tax evasion charges

* Prohibition era gangster - bootlegging - gambling




The top of the front page has a one column heading: "'WAXEY' GORDON IS SEIZED IN HIDING WITH AIDES" with subheads. (see) Lengthy text continues inside. First report coverage on the arrest of American gangster, Waxey Gordon, for tax evasion. A... See More  

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667420

1934 Gold Reserve Act passes....

Item #667420

January 21, 1934

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 21, 1934



* Gold Reserve Act

* United States Department of the Treasury




The top of the front page has a three column headline: "HOUSES PASSES GOLD BILL, 360-40, REJECTING CHANGES; NEW FINANCING TAKEN UP" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the Gold Reserve Act passing Congress.

Complete 1st section only with all 30 pages, rage edition in nice ... See More  

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666972

Gertrude B. Kelly death... feminist...

Item #666972

February 17, 1934

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 17, 1934



* Gertrude B. Kelly death

* Women's rights feminist




The top of page 15 has a one column heading: "GERTRUDE B. KELLY, SURGEON, 72, DEAD" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Gertrude B. Kelly, women's rights advocate.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 32 pages, light toning a... See More  

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667287

Ozie Powell... Scottsboro Boys....

Item #667287

January 25, 1936

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 25, 1936



* Scottsboro  Boys rape case

* Ozie Powell shot - escape attempt




The top of the front page has a one column heading: "SCOTTSBORO NEGRO SHOT TRYING BREAK AS HE STABS GUARD" with subheads. (see)

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 32 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newspri... See More  

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667059

Black Legion arrests... Virgil Effinger...

Item #667059

August 21, 1936

THE DETROIT NEWS, Aug. 21, 1936



* Black Legion - White supremacists

* Virgil Effinger - KKK - Ku Klux Klan

* re. Charles Poole murder




The front page has a banner headline: "22 Black Legion Officers Are Indicted" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Another banner headline on page 2. (see)

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 40 pages, rag edition in ni... See More  

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667419

1937 Sioux Falls S.D. powder house explosion....

Item #667419

January 01, 1937

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 1, 1937



* Sioux Falls, South Dakota

* Powder house explosion

* Robbery gone awry




Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Girl, Shot by Gang, Sees It Execute Member By Dynamite Which Rocks Sioux Falls, S.D." (see) First report coverage of the Sioux Falls, South Dakota powder house blast.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the ... See More  

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667539

1938 Los Angeles flood...

Item #667539

March 05, 1938

THE NEW YORK TIMES March 5, 1938



* Los Angeles CA flood of 1938

* George Foster Peabody death

* American banker & Philanthropist



The top of the front page has a three column headline: "82 KNOWN DEAD, 128 MISSING IN CALIFORNIA FLOOD DEBRIS; WIDE AREA STILL ISOLATED" with subheads. (see) Coverage continues inside with 2 related photos. (see)

The top of page 17 has a one column... See More  

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667470

1938 Howard Hughes' Around the World flight...

Item #667470

July 15, 1938

ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, July 15, 1938.



* Aviator Howard Hughes

* Airplane flight around World

* Success celebrated in NYC




The top of the front page has a three column headline: "HUGHES AND HIS CREW CHEERED BY THOUSANDS IN NEW YORK PARADE" with subheads and related photo. (see) More on page 2.

Complete with 30 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the ma... See More  

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667061

MS St. Louis...1939 Jewish refugees... Jews...

Item #667061

June 04, 1939

CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, June 4, 1939..



* German Ocean Liner MS St. Louis

* Jewish refugees to land in Cuba ?

* The Voyage of the Damned - Jews




Page 11 has a one column heading: "Cuba May Alter Laws To Allow Jews To Enter" with subhead & small related map. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.

Other news of the day. Com... See More  

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667069

King and Queen of England visits the Big Apple...

Item #667069

June 10, 1939

NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, June 10, 1939.



* King and Queen of England (George VI)

* New York City - visits the big apple



The front page has a banner headline: "KING AND QUEEN COME TO TOWN TO CHEERS OF CITY'S MILLIONS" with subheads and related photo. Nice for display. More on the following pages including two full page pictorials which is also nice for display.

Complete with 3... See More  

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667143

HMS Courageous (50) sunk disaster...

Item #667143

September 18, 1939

NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, September 18, 1939



* HMS Courageous (50) sinking

* Royal Navy aircraft carrier

* German submarine U-29 torpedo




The front page has a nice banner headline: "NAZI SUBMARINE SINKS BRITISH PLANE CARRIER" with subhead and photo. (see) Nice for display. First report coverage on the torpedo attack on the HMS Courageous in the opening weeks of World War II with t... See More  

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667141

1939 Charles M. Schwab death...

Item #667141

September 19, 1939

EDITORIAL SECTION only of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Sept. 19, 1939



* Charles M. Schwab death (1st report)

* American steel magnate

* Bethlehem Steel fame




The front page of this section has a one column heading: "CHAS. M. SCHWAB DIES; FOUNDER OF BETHLEHEM STEEL" with subhead and photo. (see)

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