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Jan van Eyck painting ransom in 1934....
Item #592812
June 02, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 2, 1934
* Ghent Altarpiece stolen - ransom
* Jan van Eyck - Flemish painter
* Saint Bavo Cathedral
This 34 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Half of van Eyck Panal Believed Returned; Thieves Offer Rest for 1,000,000 Francs" First report coverage on the ransom attempt by the thieves of the Ghent Altarpiece.
Other news, sports an... See More
"The Black Cat" movie opening day...
Item #605791
May 18, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 18, 1934
* "The Black Cat" opening day ad
* Edgar Allan Poe
Page 27 has a 3 1/2 x 4 inch advertisement for the opening day showing of the movie: "The Black Cat" starring Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi based on the short story by Edgar Allan Poe (see photos).
News of the day throughout with other interesting advertisements and sports as well. Compl... See More
Lou Gehrig...
Item #543572
May 11, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, dated May 11, 1934.
* Lou Gehrig
* Yankees vs. White Sox
A banner headline on page 28 of this issue reads: "Yankees Gain Crushing Victory Over White Sox; Giants and Dodgers Beaten". Corresponding subheads include: "Gehrig's Four Hits Help Yankees Win", "Lou Gets 5th and 6th Homers and Two Doubles as Mates Down White Sox, 13-2&qu... See More
Actress Rae Randall suicide death...
Item #630721
May 09, 1934
LOS ANGELES EVENING POST, May 9, 1934
* Rae Randall suicide death
* Hollywood movie actress
* Greta Garbo double
The front page has a three column heading in red lettering: "Actress Kills Self" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the suicide death of actress Rae Randall (Sigrun Salvason). Not reported in the New York Times, so probably only found in newspapers near Holl... See More
Actress Jean Harlow leaves 3rd husband...
Item #714690
May 07, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 7, 1934
* Hollywood actress Jean Harlow
* "Blonde Bombshell" sex symbol
* Separates from third husband
The bottom of the back page has a two column photo of Jean Harlow with small heading: "Film Star Separates From Third Husband"
the front page has a one column heading: "Jean Harlow And Third Husband Come To Parting Of Ways" (see i... See More
Mae West and her manger part ways....
Item #630723
May 02, 1934
LOS ANGELES EVENING POST, May 2, 1934
* Hollywood actress Mae West
* Manager James A. Timony
The front page has a six column heading: "Mae West Separates From Manager" with subheads. (see) Photo of Mae West on page 7. Coverage probably only found in publications near Hollywood such as this.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 16 pages, minor spine wear, ... See More
1934 "Hitler's Reign of Terror" debut ad in NYC...
Item #712181
April 29, 1934
SECTION 9 only of the New York Times, April 29, 1934
* Hitler's Reign of Terror movie debut ad
* First American anti-Nazi film (eve)
Page 3 of this section has a 4 x 3 1/4 inch advertisement for the opening day of "Hitler's Reign Of Terror" (see) This ad is for the following premiere. This film was a combination of newsreel footage, documentary, and reenactment on the acti... See More
Baseball...
Item #557151
April 28, 1934
* John J McGraw, New York Giants manager
* Rudy Vallee
* Colored Ads
The color cover of this issue is of a young lady who [who looks likes she is longing for news] is talking to a postman, who is holding a letter behind his back (see photos). There is no related article on this inside.
This issue co
John Dillinger hunted in 1934....
Item #719575
April 25, 1934
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., April 25, 1934.
* John Dillinger's Little Bohemia Lodge escape
* Gang hunted in the upper Midwest
The front page has a one column heading: "Army of 5000 Officers Seeks John Dillinger" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 12 pages, a few small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.
AI notes: On April 25, 1934
France swindler Henry Rochette 1934 suicide...
Item #716826
April 15, 1934
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, April 15, 1934
* Henri Rochette suicide by razor death in France
* French banker - con artist - swindler - fraudster
The front page has a one column heading: "Famous Crook Cuts Throat in Paris Court" Photo of Rochette is on page 21. (see images)
Complete 1st section only with 28 pages, rag edition in very nice condition. A few small binding holes alo... See More
Jan van Eyck painting stolen in 1934...
Item #598170
April 12, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 12, 1934
* Ghent Altarpiece stolen
* Jan van Eyck - Flemish painter
* Saint Bavo Cathedral
This 46 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page: "Thief Steals Panel by van Eycks That Treaty Restored to Belgium" and more. 1st report coverage on the thief of the famed painting, "Ghent Altarpiece" or "Ador... See More
Item #637257
April 10, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 10, 1934
* Oskar von Miller death
* Deutsches Museum founder
The top of page 23 has a one column heading: "DR. VON MILLER DIES; MUSEUM FOUNDER" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of German engineer, Oskar von Miller, founder of the Deutsches Museum. I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particula... See More
Rudy Vallee...
Item #557122
April 07, 1934
* Rudy Vallee
* Edgar Bouligny
* Colored Ads
The color cover of this issue is of a young lady trying on her new Easter bonnet (see photos). There is no related article on this inside.
This issue contains an article entitled "Beginning the Private Life of Rudy Vallee" which includes several
John Dillinger's escape with a wooden gun...
Item #720883
April 04, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 4, 1934
* Gangster John Dillinger
* Post escape with wooden gun
* Crown Point, Indiana jail
* The hunt continues
The front page has a one column heading: "Dillinger Pal, Shot In Fray, Is In Custody". (see image)
Complete with 12 pages, light toning at the margins, good condition.
AI notes: Eugene Green, a member of John Dillinger’s ga... See More
Zeppo Marx quits brothers comedy act...
Item #639728
March 30, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 30, 1934
* Zeppo Marx of the Marx Brothers
* Quits family comedy act (1st report)
Page 26 has a small and somewhat discrete article headed: "Zeppo Marx Quits Stage" "Youngest of Four Brothers Will Start in Hollywood Business" (see) Unfortunate for the brief report here, but still a first report on this famous comical act. I suspect this is one o... See More
1st Masters Tournament...
Item #580831
March 22, 1934
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, March 22, 1934
* Lilyan Tashman death - Jewish actress
* 1st Masters Tournament
* 1st day of play - Augusta, Georgia
This 20 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "Lilyan Tashman Dies as First Starring Film Stirs Broadway" and more with nice photo of Tashman (see photos).
Also a great banner headline on the front ... See More
Item #637120
March 12, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 12, 1934
* Thomas F. Anstey Guthrie death
* English novelist - journalist - comic
* Margaret Illington death
* American stage actress
The top of page 14 has a one column heading: "F. ANSTEY, 77, DIES; BRITISH HUMORIST" with subheads. (see)
The top of page 17 has a one column heading: "MISS ILLINGTON, STAGE STAR, DEAD" with subhead and photo. ... See More
The hunt for John Dillinger in 1934....
Item #721164
March 10, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 10, 1934
* John Dillinger hunted in the Midwest
* Post Crown Point, Indiana jail escape
The front page has a one column heading: "DILLINGER'S SHOTS STOP PURSUING CAR" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the hunt for John Dillinger shortly after his famous escape from Crown Point, Indiana jail.
Complete in 30 pages, rag edition in great condition.
AI ... See More
Primo Carnera vs. Tommy Lougran...
Item #585171
March 02, 1934
THE BURLINGTON FREE PRESS, Burlington, Vermont, March 2, 1934
* Primo Carnera vs. Tommy Loughran
* Heavyweight boxing title fight
This 16 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 4 that include: "Carnera, 270, Outpoints Tommy Loughran, 184, In Fifteen Round Bout" and more with round per round coverage. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Light browning, ... See More
Mussolini... Helen Wills and Helen Jacobs...
Item #557112
February 03, 1934
* Mussolini
* Helen Wills and Helen Jacobs - tennis
* Colored Ads
The color cover of this issue is of a young lady on the floor, holding a recipe book, with an escaping lobster (see photos). There is no related article on this inside.
This issue contains an article entitled "Can Balbo Unseat
1933 search for Loch Ness Monster & John Dillinger.....
Item #722157
December 22, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 22, 1933
* Loch Ness Monster proof ?
* Beginning of the legendary hoax
* John Dillinger on the run
* Police raid on hideout
* Midwest bank robber
The top of page 23 has a one column heading: "TRAIL OF 'MONSTER' SEEN IN SCOTLAND" with subheads. (see images)
And near the bottom of the front page is a two column headings that reads: &quo... See More
Mary Pickford signs w/ Paramount Pictures....
Item #636834
December 17, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 2 only, December 17, 1933
* Actress Mary Pickford signs contract
* "Queen of the Movies" "America's Sweetheart"
* Adolph Zukor - Paramount Pictures
Page 2 of this section has a one column heading: "MARY PICKFORD SIGNS FOR STAGE" with subheads. (see)
Other news throughout. Complete section 2 only with all 16 pages, rag edition i... See More
Mary Pickford & Douglas Fairbanks divorce...
Item #656854
December 10, 1933
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, December 9, 1933
* Mary Pickford files for divorce
* Actor Douglas Fairbanks
* Nice headline for display
The top of the front page has a great banner headline: "DOUG SUED BY MARY PICKFORD" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Four related photos are on the back page. First report coverage on Actress Mary Pickford filing for divorce from actor Douglas Fair... See More
Mary Pickford & Douglas Fairbanks divorce...
Item #636809
December 10, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 10, 1933
* Mary Pickford files for divorce
* Actor Douglas Fairbanks
Page 3 has a one column heading: "Expect No Contest On Pickford Divorce" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on Actress Mary Pickford filing for divorce from actor Douglas Fairbanks.
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 40 pages, rag edition in nice conditi... See More
1933 19 year old Willie Mosconi photo.. billiards...
Item #723151
December 07, 1933
SECTION TWO only of The Detroit News, Dec. 7, 1933
* 19 year old Willie Mosconi
* 1st appearance in a major tournament
* Straight pool championship
* Pool - billiards - snooker
Page 3 (pg. 27) of this section has a three column photo showing a young Willie Mosconi with heading: "Youngest Player Scores Upset" Also a related report with one column heading: "GREENL... See More
1934 Ford Model 40 automobile introduced...
Item #723221
December 07, 1933
THE DETROIT NEWS, Dec. 7, 1933
* 1934 Ford Model 40 is introduced w/ photo
* Henry & Edsel Ford Motor Company
* Depression era Flathead V-8 - 85 horsepower
Page 4 has a four column photo showing Henry & Edsel Ford inspecting their new Ford release for 1934 with text. Also a one column heading: "FORD '34 CARS GO UP $5 TO $35" with subhead. (see images) Prob... See More
Brooke Hart murder... San Jose lynching....
Item #571074
November 28, 1933
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, November 28, 1933
* Famous San Jose, California lynchings
* Brooke Hart murder
This 18 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "ROLPH SAYS PARDON AWAITS LYNCHERS OF HART KILLERS" with subheads and related photo. (see) Loads of text, too much to photograph.
Tells of the lynching of Thomas Thurmond and John H. Holmes... See More
1933 H. G. Wells' The Invisible Man opening day movie ad...
Item #665404
November 17, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 17, 1933
* "The Invisible Man" film
* Opening day movie advertisement (NYC)
* H. G. Wells pre-Code science fiction horror
Page 23 has a 5 x 4 inch movie advertisement for the opening day of "The Invisible Man" based on H. G. Wells' science fiction novel.
News, sports and other advertisements of the day. Complete in 40 pages, this is the... See More
football...
Item #557165
November 04, 1933
* Hunk Anderson
* Colored Ads
The color cover of this issue is of a lady selecting Masquerade mask, one of which seems to be somewhat like her features (see photos). There is no related article on this inside.
This issue contains an article entitled "Is Notre Dame's Hunk Anderson on the Spot?
Actress Carole Lombard ill ? in 1933...
Item #722030
October 27, 1933
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Oct. 27, 1933
* Hollywood actress Carole Lombard
* Ill w/ influenza or mental breakdown ?
The front page has a small one column heading: "Carole Lombard Seriously Ill; Suffers a Relapse" (see image)
Complete with all 56 pages, rag edition in very nice condition. A few small binding holes long the spine.
AI notes: In the 1930s, studios often m... See More
John Dillinger's 1st big score...
Item #575190
September 29, 1933
THE WASHINGTON OBSERVE, Pennsylvania, September 29, 1933
* John Dillinger 1st major hit
* George Machine Gun Kelly and wife captured
This 20 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "CONVICTS STILL AVOID CAPTURE", "Indiana State Police Continue Intensive Search for 10 Who Escape...."and more.
Tells of the famous jail break at Mich... See More
Mike Donlin death... baseball player & actor...
Item #664083
September 25, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 25, 1933
* Mike Donlin death (1st report)
* MLB baseball player & actor
The top of page 15 has a one column heading: "MIKE DONLIN DEAD; ONCE WITH GIANTS" with subheads and photo. (see) 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... See More
Infamous Nuremberg Rally... Adolph Hitler...
Item #649366
September 04, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 4, 1933
* Nuremberg Rally for Nazi Party
* Adolph Hitler doesn't want war ?
* promotes racial hygiene
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "HITLER DISCLAIMS DESIRE FOR A WAR; 150,000 IN REVIEW" with subheads. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and adve... See More
Item #557153
September 02, 1933
* Prohibition article
* Colored Ads
The color cover of this issue is of a father and son selling their goods at the growers market (see photos). There is no related article on this inside.
This issue contains an article entitled "Prohibition's Swan Song" which was written by Bernarr MacF
Leopold Pilichowski death.... Polish painter...
Item #646628
July 29, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 29, 1933
* Leopold Pilichowski death
* Polish realist painter - Jews
The top of page 11 has a one column heading: "PILICHOWSKI DEAD; PROMINENT ARTIST" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the death of Leopold Pilichowski, Polish Jewish realist painter.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 26 pages, light toning at the mar... See More
Charlie Chaplin assassination plot ?....
Item #598119
July 25, 1933
WORLD TELEGRAM, New York City, July 25, 1933
* Charlie Caplin murder plot
* Mineichi Koga - Japan
The front page has one column headings: "CHAPLIN MISSED DEATH IN TOKIO", "Japanese Plot to Kill Him to Start War with America Miscarried". 1st report coverage on a plot to assassinate American comedy actor, Charlie Chaplin.
Other news, sports and adverti... See More
Fatty Arbuckle death in 1933...
Item #626946
June 30, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 30, 1933
* Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle death (1st report)
* Silent film actor, comedian and director
Page 17 has one column headings that include: "FATTY ARBUCKLE DIES IN HIS SLEEP" "Film Comedian, Central Figure in Coast Tragedy in 1921, Long Barred From Screen" "On Eve Of His Comeback" and more with photo. (see) Always nice to h... See More
Fatty Arbuckle death in 1933...
Item #622136
June 30, 1933
THE PATRIOT, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, June 30, 1933
* Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle death (1st report)
* Silent film actor, comedian and director
Page 13 has a one column heading: "FATTY ARBUCKLE DIES SUDDENLY" with subhead. (see)
Other news of the day including a front page report on the Jack Sharkey vs. Primo Carnera championship boxing match. Complete in 26 pages, light b... See More
Fatty Arbuckle death in 1933...
Item #556822
June 29, 1933
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, June 29, 1933
This 12 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:
* DEATH COMES TO FATTY ARBUCKLE
* Dies of Heart Attack Early Today in New York City
Other news of the day throughout.
Light browning with minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
source: wikipedia: Roscoe Conkling Arbuckle, also known as Fatty Arbuckle ... See More
Emil Oberhoffer death... Conductor & composer...
Item #688617
May 23, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 23, 1933
* Emil Oberhoffer death (1st report)
* Minnesota Orchestra conductor
* Music composer - violinist
The top of page 19 has a one column heading: "EMIL OBERHOFFER, MUSICIAN, IS DEAD" with subheads and photo. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not.
Other news, sport... See More
Actor Ernest Torrence death....
Item #636339
May 16, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 16, 1933
* Ernest Torrence death
* Scottish character actor
* Hollywood movie villain
The top of page 17 has a one column heading: "ERNEST TORRANCE, FILM ACTOR, DEAD" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Scottish film character actor, Ernest Torrence. I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular ev... See More
Boxer James J. Corbett death...
Item #699240
February 19, 1933
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, Feb. 19, 1933
* Boxer & actor James J. Corbett death
* World heavyweight boxing champion
* The only man to beat John L. Sullivan
The front page has a five column heading: "James J. Corbett, Ring Idol of 90s, Dies" with subhead. (see images) The front page of the sport's section has a related pictorial.
Complete with 50+ pages, rag edition in very ... See More
Great review of "King Kong" before theatrical release...
Item #720011
January 22, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 22, 1933
* Very early & rare "King Kong" article
* Pre-release movie - film
This is a very early item on "King Kong" as page 4 of the "Drama Section" (inside) includes a fine article titled "Hollywood's Mighty Ape" on the new movie "King Kong" which was published well before it would be released to the th... See More
Antonio Scotti's last opera performance...
Item #633220
January 21, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 21, 1933
* Antonio Scotti very last performance
* Italian baritone from Naples, Italy
* Ends career at Metropolitan Opera "The Met"
The front page has a one column heading: "SCOTTI ENDS CAREER IN A GREAT TRIUMPH" with subheads. (see) Lengthy first report coverage continues inside with photo. I suspect this is one of the few publications to re... See More
Will Rogers...
Item #215123
January 07, 1933
* New Year's Cover
* Will Rogers
* Colored Ads
The
color cover of this issue has a very nice print of a young couple checking their watch, ready to celebrate New Year's (see
photos). There is no related article on this inside.
"Prince" Michael Romanoff arrested...
Item #648318
December 29, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 29, 1932
* Michael "Prince" Romanoff arrested
* Hollywood restaurateur, actor & conman
* Harry F. Gerguson - Beverly Hills restaurant
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "'Prince Mike' Seized Near Fifth Av. Shop; Trapped by His Taste for Costly Tobacco" Lengthy text. I suspect this is one of the few publica... See More
Moweaqua, Illinois coal mine disaster...
Item #578147
December 25, 1932
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, December 25, 1932
* Moweaqua, Illinois
* Coal mine disaster
This 30 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:
"HOPES FOR 54 MEN TRAPPED IN MINE FADE" "Deadly Gas Fumes Fill Shaft Until Air Is Pumped In; Families Wait in Anguish" with smaller subheads.
Tells of the coal mine explosion disaster at Moweaqua, Il... See More
Dorothy Burgess car accident.... Babe Ruth & hot dogs....
Item #633116
December 24, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 24, 1932
* Actress Dorothy Burgess car accident
* Manslaughter charge for death of girl
* Babe Ruth takes on healthy diet ?
* New York Yankees baseball
Page 10 has a one column heading: "Film Star, Accused In Fatal Crash, Ill" with subhead: "Dorothy Burgess Driving When Girl Is Killed...." I suspect this is one of the few publications to re... See More
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