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Louis Pasteur... The inventor of the Polka...
Item #704617
October 12, 1895
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Oct. 12, 1895 The front page features a photo of Louis: "Pasteur" with a lengthy article on him as well. Also on the front page is an article: "The Inventor of the Polka".
Other articles with illustrations include: "The Tool Steel Industry" "An Automatic Double Chisel Mortising Machine", a full page print of: "The A... See More
Mention of Teddy Roosevelt... Manila surrenders...
Item #704708
August 16, 1898
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, Aug. 16, 1898 Among the front page headlines on the Spanish-American War are: "MANILA IS BOMBARDED BY DEWEY & SURRENDERS UNCONDITIONALLY" "Captain General Augusti Escapes..." "Fighting Joe and T3eddy Come Home" "General Wheeler and Col. Roosevelt Return from Cuba" "Both Men Are Happy" "Rought Rider ... See More
Rare title from the Spanish-American War...
Item #697549
September 24, 1898
THE AMERICAN SOLDIER, Manila, Philippine Islands, Sept. 24, 1898 A quite scarce title, plus this is the volume 1, number 3 issue.
As the title would suggest it was published during the Spanish-American War for American soldiers. Much military content inside with the front page taken up with advertisements.
Six pages, folio size, various wear at folds and the margins with margin tears, most... See More
Great color cover... The three admirals of the U.S. Navy... Very early automobile ad...
Item #699418
September 30, 1899
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 30, 1899 This issue still has the beautiful color, front & back wrappers, the front titled the: "Dewy Number".
The inside front page has three photos of "The Three Admirals of the United States Navy" which includes Farragut, Dewey & Porter.
The nice, tipped-in (no binding holes) doublepage centerfold shows the: &quo... See More
The beginning of the U.S. Navy's relationship with San Diego...
Item #704628
May 01, 1917
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, May 1, 1917 A terrific and very displayable issue on the founding era of the United States Navy's relationship with San Diego, one which has grown tremendously ever since 1917 to become the home port of the Pacific Fleet, a base composed of 13 piers, with over 24,000 military personnel and over 10,000 civilian workers. The U.S. Navy remains a... See More
Nice front page reports on World War I...
Item #699356
May 28, 1918
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, May 28, 1918 Banner headline on World War I: "ALLIES MAKE ATTACK" and subheads including: "Americans Rout Germans & Enter Trenches" "Charge Threat Made" "Aviators Are Also In Big Fight" "Counter-Offensive Begun In Flanders: Huns Cross Aisne" and more.
Complete in 14 pages, address label in the head... See More
World War I is coming to an end...
Item #698369
November 11, 1918
NEW YORK JOURNAL--SPECIAL EXTRA, Nov. 11, 1918 The bold, banner headline essentially predicts the end of World War I. The Armistice would be signed on this day.
"EX-KAISER IN FLIGHT; REVOLT WINS BERLIN" and printed in red ink above the masthead: "MANY KILLED IN BERLIN". Much of the front page is taken up with various dispatches signally the closing moments of the war, al... See More
For American soldiers in Bourdeau, France...
Item #701819
May 01, 1919
THE COURIER, "Concerning Base Section No. 2", Bourdeau, France, May 1, 1919 This was a weekly: "By and for the A. E. F. [American Expeditionary Force] Men in Base Section No. 2". This is the volume 1, number 3 issue.
This was for American soldiers who remained in France after World War i, which ended Nov. 11, 1918. The full front page is a nice graphic of a baseball game... See More
A newspaper from the General Strike in England...
Item #701824
May 11, 1926
THE BRITISH WORKER--Official Strike News Bulletin, Published by The General Council of the Trades Union Congress, London, May 11, 1926 This was a short-lived newspaper published during the historic General Strike in England.
As noted in Wikipedia, this was a sympathy strike by the newspaper workers, in support of the general strike that lasted from May 4 - 12, 1926. This is issue number 7.
... See More
Amelia is the first woman to fly the Atlantic...
Item #704644
June 23, 1928
NEW YORK TIMES, June 23, 1928 Page 3 has one column heads: "MISS EARHART GOES TO TOYNBEE HALL" "Cheers Great Her at Noted Settlement House in Slums of London" and more. This reports on Amelia Earhart being the guest of honor in England just after her famous flight across the Atlantic.
Complete in 32 pages, a few small binding slits along the spine, generally nice.... See More
Jesse Owens to go pro...
Item #704639
August 11, 1936
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, August 11, 1936 The front page of the sports section has a photos of "Jesse Owens" under the heading; "JESSE OWENS WILL ACCDEPT PRO OFFER" and subheads: "Negro 'Sick' of Track Meets" "Third Offer" "Runs Second to Metalfe at Cologne".
The same page has a large photo of two women running in the Berlin Olympics,... See More
Dramatic photo of the Golden Gate Bridge construction disaster...
Item #704643
February 18, 1937
SAN FRANCISCO EXAMINER, Feb. 18, 1937 This is a single leaf being pages 19 & 20, yet an extremely dramatic one. It is captioned: "Exclusive Photo by Cameraman on Spot! - SPAN VICTIMS FALLING TO DOOM!"
The photo shows the collapsed safety net with errors pointing to 6 of the men falling to their deaths.
A single sheet in good condition. Very displayable.... See More
Spectacular issue on the opening of the Golden Gate Bridge...
Item #704630
May 26, 1937
Golden Gate Bridge Edition of the SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, May 26, 1937 There may not be a better newspaper covering the opening of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge than this, with a full front page photo of the famous bridge. Great for display. More photos and various descriptions on the following pages. The bridge would officially open the following day.
Twelve pages, minor wear at the margi... See More
The death of Marchese Guglielmo Marconi...
Item #709863
July 20, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 20, 1937
* Guglielmo Marconi death (1st report)
* Wireless telegraphy inventor
The front page has one column headings that include: "MARCONI IS DEAD OF HEART ATTACK", "Wireless Inventor Succumbs at His Home in Rome at the Age of 63" "HIS CAREER STARTED AT 21" "He Patented His System in 1896 and Then Went From Success to Success&qu... See More
Yankees win game one in the World Series...
Item #704646
October 06, 1937
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, Oct. 6, 1937 The front page has a terrific banner headline: "YANKEES DEFEAT GIANTS" with subheads, box scores, and scoreboard above the masthead. Great for display. More in the sport's section and nice to have in this uncommon New York City newspaper.
Complete with all 52 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, smal... See More
A Nazi newspaper from a British island...
Item #691280
November 26, 1941
THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Nov. 26, 1941 A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.
Among the front page reports are: " 'We Shall Win, With the People's Help' Says Dr. Goebbels" "Attempted British Landing In France Frustrated" "Germa... See More
A newsletter printed on-board a British escort ship...
Item #698057
May 10, 1942
THE STALKER, May 10, 1942 There is very little information on this crudely produced newsletter. It looks very much like other "camp" newspapers produced on board ships during World War II for the benefit of the personnel on board. This is the volume 1, number 17 issue.
Research leans towards this being the newsletter for one of a large group of escort aircraft carriers transferred... See More
Colorful "camp" newspaper from Fort Meade...
Item #695766
November 20, 1943
'THE IMMUNE' TRIBUNE, 93rd General Hospital, Fort Meade, Maryland, Nov. 20, 1943 This would be considered a "camp" newspaper, such productions done rather crudely at most military installations during WWII to keep informed those stationed there of news, important events, etc.
They were typically produced on a mimeograph machine and on loose pieces of paper. This one is sim... See More
Photos of a Japanese suicide attack...
Item #689936
June 30, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, June 30, 1945 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
The front page reports: "450 Supers Rain Fire Bombs on 4 More Jap Cities" "3 Nazis Hanged As Yank Killers" and 2 photos showing: "The Bunker Hill Survives the Fury of Jap Suicide Attack", plus more.
E... See More
From the closing months of World War II...
Item #690448
June 30, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, London Edition, June 30, 1945 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead. Penciled at the top is "War Dept."
The front page reports: "450 Superforts Hurl Fire Bombs on Fort Key Japanese Ports" "Allies Hold Up Nod to Poles" & much more inside.
Included is... See More
Printed on this recently-occupied, Japanese-occupied island...
Item #695768
September 07, 1945
TOUGH SHEET, Ie Shima, Ryukyus (formerly of Japan), Sept. 7, 1945 An interesting "damp" newspaper printed by & for the military personnel on this recently-occupied Japanese Island. It was part of the string of the Ryukyu's Island, Ie Shima being just northwest of Okinawa.
Much of the content related to events immediately after the surrender of Japan 3 weeks prior.
F... See More
Babe Ruth near death... He would die a few days later...
Item #709864
August 13, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 13, 1948 This 36 page newspaper has a two line, two column headline on the front page: "Babe Ruth's Condition Improves; Well-Wishers' Messages Pour In". Inside photo shows several coaches and players from the Boston Red Sox reading the Babe Ruth article in their hotel after their game with the New York Yankees was cancelled. The photo an... See More
General Douglas MacArthur is relieved of command... The "red scare"...
Item #698370
April 11, 1951
LOS ANGELES EXAMINER--EXTRA, April 11, 1951 The very bold, banner headline announces: "GEN. M'ARTHUR OUSTED FROM ALL COMMAND" with a photo of him as well.
The front page also reports on the "Red Scare" in America at the time, particularly in Hollywood, with a report headed: "Hayden Lists Film Reds; Tells 6 Months in Party" with 2 photos of actor Sterling Ha... See More
Alaska celebrates its first Fourth of July as a member of the Union...
Item #698386
July 03, 1959
DAILY SENTINEL, Sitka, Alaska, June 3 (misprint: proper date on inside pages is July 3), 1959 A dramatic front page, taken up simply with: "A Salute To the 49-Star Flag", the flag of the United States, and a large photo of the city of Sitka.
This is more a celebration of Alaska's first celebration of the 4th of July as a state, as Alaska gained statehood the year prior. Still ... See More
Where Kennedy was to be next...
Item #701823
November 22, 1963
THE AUSTIN STATESMAN, Texas, Nov. 22, 1963 This is the city where President Kennedy was to be later on November 22 following his talk at the Dallas Trade Mart.
This is the 2nd section of the newspaper as it begins with page 27, yet has its own masthead. The news reads as if all is well, with 3 photos of John F. Kennedy. It reports on the plans for JFK's arrival in Austin and his iti
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This is the 2nd section of the newspaper as it begins with page 27, yet has its own masthead. The news reads as if all is well, with 3 photos of John F. Kennedy. It reports on the plans for JFK's arrival in Austin and his iti
Large photo of John F. Kennedy...
Item #709877
November 22, 1963
EUGENE REGISTER-GUARD, Oregon, Nov. 22, 1963 A very dramatic front page, with perhaps the largest photo of JFK we have seen on any newspaper. The "regular" front page appears on page 3. Complete in 30 pages.
From the nation's capital on the assassination of JFK...
Item #704688
November 23, 1963
THE WASHINGTON POST, Nov. 23, 1963 Outside of a Dallas newspaper, this would be the best city for a report on President Kennedy's assassination, the two line banner head reading: "President Kennedy Shot Dead; Lyndon B. Johnson Is Sworn In". The front page includes a color photo captioned: "John Fitzgerald Kennedy" and also the famous photo of Lyndon Johnson being swor... See More
John F. Kennedy is assassinated...
Item #704689
November 23, 1963
THE INDEPENDENT, Pasadena, California, Nov. 23, 1963 The headline announces: "PRESIDENT ASSASSINATED" and: "Leftist Charged with Murder" and related subheads, including: "Defected to Russ in 1959" and: "Johnson Sworn In as Chief Executive".
This is the complete first section (of 2 or 3) with pages 1-10, very nice condition.
Death of Jack Ruby... slayer of Lee Harvey Oswald... assassin of JFK...
Item #709874
January 03, 1967
THE PARSONS SUN, Parsons, Kansas, January 3, 1967
* Jack Ruby dies while waiting on death row...
* Hard-to-find same-day reporting
* Slayer of Lee Harvey Oswald... assassin of JFK
The front page reports of the death of Jack Ruby, which includes a photo, supporting text, and the 3-column, 2-line headline: "Death Takes Ruby; Slayer of Oswald." Another related front page article is ... See More
Rare advertisement for the Woodstock Music Festival, and in the Village Voice...
Item #699534
August 14, 1969
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, August 14, 1969 A significant newspaper on the Woodstock Music Festival.
It is worth noting that "The Village Voice" was an American news and culture paper, known for being the country's first alternative newsweekly. So it is notable that this newspaper would have an advertisement for Woodstock, and perhaps one of just a few sele... See More
Voice of the Nation of Islam...
Item #704683
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
Assassination attempt upon President Reagan...
Item #701837
March 31, 1981
THE WASHINGTON POST, March 31, 1981 The banner headline announces: "Reagan Wounded by Assailant's Bullet; Prognosis Is 'Excellent'; 3 Other Shot" with four related front page photos including one of John W. Hinckley, the shooter.
Much more inside. Great to have this report in the "Post" as the event happened in Washington, D.C.
Complete 1st section only... See More
The 1987 stock market crash...
Item #699506
October 20, 1987
NEW YORK TIMES, October 20, 1987 The two line banner headline announces: "STOCKS PLUNGE 508 POINTS, A DROP OF 22.6%; 604 MILLION VOLUME NEARLY DOUBLES RECORD" with subheads: "WORLDWIDE IMPACT" "Frenzied Trading Raises Fears of Recession--Tape 2 Hours Late".
This was the most notable stock market "crash" issue since the 1929 event, and an elus
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This was the most notable stock market "crash" issue since the 1929 event, and an elus
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