Issues for under $50
Issues for under $50
Millard Hotel fire disaster... Omaha...
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 10, 1933
* Millard Hotel fire - Omaha, Nebraska
* Firemen - firefighters disaster (1st report)
The top of page 23 has one column headings: "7 FIREMEN KILLED IN OMAHA BLAZE" "22 Are Injured in Fighting Flames Which Destroy the Historic Millard Hotel" and more. (see) First report coverage on the Millard Hotel fire in Omaha, Nebraska in which 8... See More
Adolph Hitler's 1st speech as Chancellor
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 11, 1933
* Early Adolph Hitler
* 1st speech as Chancellor
The front page has one column headings that include: "HITLER PROCLAIMS WAR ON DEMOCRACY AT HUGE NAZI RALLY" "Foresees Greater Reich" "Chancellor Is Acclaimed in Hall in Which He Rallied Disheartened Followers a Month Ago" and more. (see) This was Adolph Hitler's very 1st ... See More
Vatican Radio & Guglielmo Marconi...
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 12, 1933
* Guglielmo Marconi
* Vatican Radio
The top of page 24 has a one column heading: "MARCONI INITIATES NEW RADIOPHONE" with subheads that include: "The First Ultrashort Wave System Links Vatican and Papal Summer Home" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 36 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
w... See More
Sir William Robertson, 1st Baronet death....
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 13, 1933
* Sir William Robertson, 1st Baronet death
* Chief of the General Staff (United Kingdom)
* British Army - Field Marshall
The front page has a one column heading: "ROBERTSON DIES, 72; BRITISH WAR LEADER" with subheads. (see) Lengthy 1st report coverage continues inside with photo.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in... See More
Ernie Schaaf death by boxing knockout...
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 15, 1933
* Boxer Ernie Schaaf death
* Heavyweight boxing knockout
* Primo Carnera
The front page has a one column heading: "ERNIE SCHAAF DIES; BOXING UNDER FIRE" with subheads. (see) Lengthy 1st report coverage continues inside with photo.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 44 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was pr... See More
Corrine Roosevelt Robinson death....
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 18, 1933
* Corrine Roosevelt Robinson death
* American poet, writer and lecturer
* Younger sister of Theodore Roosevelt
The top of page 15 has a one column heading: "CORRINE ROBINSON DIES AT AGE OF 71" with subheads and photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 32 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced... See More
1933 End Of Prohibition.... beer & liquor...
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, February 20, 1933.
* Impending end of prohibition
* 18th Amendment
* Alcohol - beer -liquor
The front page has a two column headline: "HOUSE PASSES DRY REPEAL BILL; GOES TO STATES"
with subheads that include: "Lame Duck Congress Ends Job Amid Cheers From Galleries" and more (see photos). Coverage on th... See More
U.S. Senate approves Blaine Act ending prohibition...
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass., February 21, 1933
* 18th Amendment - prohibition end imminent
* House votes to repeal - 21st Amendment - Blaine Act
The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "REPEAL BILL GOES TO STATES" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the United States House of Representatives approving the repeal of prohibition.
Other news, sports and advertise... See More
Malcolm Campbell... Over 300 MPH in automobile...
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 23, 1933
* Race driver Malcolm Campbell
* Bluebird car speed record
* Daytona Beach, Florida
The front page has a one column heading: "CAMPBELL DRIVES 272 MILES AN HOUR" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues on page 10 with related photo. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other new... See More
Hermann Goering creates the Gestapo?
NEW YORK TIMES, February 25, 1933
* Hermann Goring creates the Gestapo
* Secret police of Nazi Germany
The front page has a very interesting article (carrying over to page 5) which seems to be the creation of the Gestapo, the feared Nazi secret police. The ftpg. one column heads note: "HITLER ARMS NAZIS AS PRUSSIAN POLICE" "Order, Officially Denied Last Week, Bars Enrol... See More
* Lady with her dog at the Furrier Cover
* Many Stories
* Colored Ads
The
color cover of this issue has a very nice print of lady with her small dog at the furrier (see
photos). There is no related article on this inside.
This issue also contains many stories.
You get the complete 60 page issue plus bo
Thomas Tom Yawkey buys Red Sox...
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, February 26, 1933
* Thomas Tom Yawkey
* Buys Boston Red Sox
* Major League Baseball MLB
The sport's section (page 2-B) has a banner headline: "EDDIE COLLINS AND NEW YORK MILLIONAIRE PURCHASE BOSTON RED SOX" with subheads and photo of Eddie Collins. (see) Nice to have in a Massachusetts title.
Other news, sports and adve... See More
Mardi Gras newspaper...
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 28, 1933
* Mardi Gras issue from where it happened (rare)
For Mardi Gras collectors the festivities at New Orleans are of prime importance during the days before the beginning of Lent. Newspaper accounts from across the country report the doings in New Orleans, but having a New Orleans newspaper reporting the Mardi Gras is ab... See More
Bank holiday ordered... Banks closed for 3 days...
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, March 4, 1933 This 12 page newspaper has seven column headlines on the front page: "Roosevelt to Ask War Powers" "OMAHA BANKS CLOSE 3 DAYS!" with subheads.
This action would have the desired effect of stopping the panic run on the nation's banks, and happened the day after F.D.R. was inaugurated. One of the more historic issues from the ... See More
1933 Bank Holiday Ordered...
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, March 6, 1933 This 12 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page above the masthead: "RUSH PLANS TO USE SCRIP" with subheads. (see)
This action would have the desired effect of stopping the panic run on the nation's banks, and happened the day after F.D.R. was inaugurated. One of the more historic issues from the Depression-e... See More
Bank holiday ordered...
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, March 6, 1933
* United States Bank Holiday
* The Great Depression
* Franklin D. Roosevelt
The front page has a banner headline: "ELY IS GRANTED BROAD EMERGENCY POWER" with subheads (see photos). This action would have the desired effect of stopping the panic run on the nation's banks, and happene... See More
1933 Banking Crisis... Banks closed...
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, March 7, 1933
* Bank crisis of 1933
* Bank holiday proclamation
* President Franklin D. Roosevelt
This 6 page newspaper has various headlines on the front page that include:
* BANKS IN SEVERAL STATES ARE REOPENED
* What Banks Are Allowed To Do
* Scrip Money To Be Used
and more.
Other news of the day throughout. Light bro... See More
1933 Bank Holiday Ordered...
THE LANCASTER DAILY EAGLE, Ohio, March 8, 1933
* United States Bank Holiday
* The Great Depression
* Franklin D. Roosevelt
This 8 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "WOODIN PLANS TO CIRCULATE CURRENCY INSTEAD OF SCRIP" with subheads.
This action would have the desired effect of stopping the panic run on the nation's banks, and h... See More
1933 Banking Crisis... Banks closed...
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, March 8, 1933 This 6 page newspaper has various headlines on the front page that include:
* BANKS HERE OPENED FOR BUSINESS TODAY
* FURTHER RELIEF IN THE BANK SITUATION
* BOSTON BANKS OPENED AGAIN
and more.
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor spine wear, otherwise in nice condition.... See More
1933 Bank Holiday Ordered...
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, March 10, 1933
* United States Bank Holiday
* The Great Depression
* Franklin D. Roosevelt
This 8 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "ROOSEVELT ASKS RIGHT TO CUT VETERANS' BENEFITS" with subhead. (see)
This action would have the desired effect of stopping the panic run on the nati... See More
Long Beach, California earthquake...
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, March 11, 1933
* The Long Beach, California earthquake
This 12 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "EARTHQUAKE DEATH LIST GROWS!" with subheads and related photo with map (see photos).
Other news of the day throughout including various advertisements. Light browning with some margin wear and tear, but otherwise in good... See More
The Long Beach earthquake...
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 11, 1933
* Long Beach, California earthquake
* Nice headline for display
* INCOMPLETE ISSUE ***
The front page headline announces: "CALIFORNIA QUAKES; 123 DIE" with subheads.(see)
Incomplete issue containing the front and back leafs only (4 pages total), still nice for display as such.... See More
Franklin D. Roosevelt... Prohibition ending...
THE DETROIT NEWS, March 14, 1933
* 3.2 per cent beer voted on
* Franklin D. Roosevelt endorses
* Prohibition ending
The front page has a one column heading: "NATION VISIONS BEER BY APRIL" with subheads. (see) Coverage of the impending end of prohibition in America.
Complete with 22 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More
Nazi persecution of the Jews...
THE JEWISH STANDARD, Jersey City, New Jersey, March 17, 1933
* Prelude to the Jewish Holocaust
* Great title to have
The top of the front page includes: "Terror Reigns Among German Jews As Wild Nazi Attacks Spread" with a related subhead (see photos).
Eight pages, some chipping at the margins affects 3 words in the mentioned article, otherwise mostly good.... See More
Lion Feuchtwanger's home ransacked....
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 18, 1933
* Lion Feuchtwanger - German-Jewish novelist
* Persecution by the Nazis
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Nazis Raid Home of Lion Feuchtwanger; Seize Manuscript of His Novel on Hitler" (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 30 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very hig... See More
Joseph Goebbels promoted....
* Reich Minister Joseph Goebbels
The front page of this section has a one column heading: "GOEBBELS KEY MAN IN NEW NAZI DRIVE" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Joseph Goebbels becoming the leader of the "Reich Ministry of Public Enlightenment and Propaganda" agency.
Complete section 4 only with all 8
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, LA, March 19, 1933. A great issue for framing and displaying!
Albert Einstein leaves America...
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., March 19, 1933
* Albert Einstein goes back to Europe
* Escaping Adolph Hitler & Third Reich
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Einstein Answers Barrage Of Questions Ere Sailing" with subhead. (see) He would go back to Europe for a short time before coming back to America to escape persecution by the Nazis.
Complete 1st se... See More
1933 Giuseppe Zangara executed....
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, March 20, 1933 This 10 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Zangara Put to Death; Cermak Slayer. Defiant, Walks Alone to Chair" with subhead. (see)
This tells of the execution of Giuseppe Zangara by electric chair for the assassination of Mayor Anton J. Cermak.
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, oth... See More
Babe Ruth contract dispute...
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass. March 20, 1933
* Babe Ruth & Colonel Jacob Ruppert
* New York Yankees contract dispute
* Next to last year in New York
The top of the back page has a one column heading: "AN ULTIMATUM FOR BABE RUTH" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with 8 pages, a few small binding holes along the spine, general... See More
Adolph Hitler gains dictorial powers...
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, March 22, 1933
* Adolph Hitler gaining power
* Dictatorial rule in Germany
This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "NEW REICHSTAG GRANTS HITLER MIGHTY POWER" "Parliament Strips Itself of Authority; Democracy Dies for 4 Years, Making Nazi Supreme Dictator" and more. (see
Other news of t... See More
Hitler is absolute dictator... To deal with Jewish boycott...
THE COLDWATER DAILY REPORTER, Michigan, March 24, 1933
* Adolph Hitler becomes dictator of Germany
The ftpg. has a one column head: "Hitler Copes With Threats Of Jew Boycott". The text includes in part: "The Hitler government, confirmed as an absolute dictatorship for four years...problems of answering atrocity reports abroad & meeting threats of an economic boycott ... See More
LIBERTY magazine, New York, March 25, 1933. This is the complete issue of this popular title with a nice color cover showing a man carrying a lady and dog across mud (see photo). The back page has a nice color ad for Luck Strike cigarettes. Wtihin this issue is an article "The Truth About My Life" by Crown prince Wilhelm of Germany. Very nice condition, and measuring about 8 1/4 by 11 1/2 in... See More
Jewish Holocaust begins...
* Jewish boycott beginning
* Holocaust to start
This 20+ page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "NAZIS TO BAR ATTACKS UPON GERMAN JEWS" "Goering, Member of Cabinet, Pleads for Fairness in reports of Atrocities..." "Admits Some Cases Of Maltreatments"
Jewish Holocaust beginning....
* Jewish boycott editorial
* Beginning of the Holocaust
The top of the front page of this section has a two column heading: "HERR HITLER'S NAZIS HEAR AN ECHO OF WORLD OPINION" with subheads. (see) The official start of the Jewish boycott would take place a few days later.
Complete section 4 only with all 8 pages, lig
Prohibition ending in NYC....
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 26, 1933
* U.S. Prohibition ends in NYC
* Beer - liquor returns
The front page has one column headings: "CITY BEER SHORTAGE FEARED BY BREWERS" "New Jobs Put At 50,000" and more. (see) Much more on pages 2 & 3 with related photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Complete 1st section only with 32 pages, rag e... See More
Jewish Holocaust begins....
* Jewish boycott beginning
* Holocaust start
This 14 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Beating of Jews In Germany Over, Is Report of Hull" with subheads and photo of Hermann Goering. (see photos) The headline suggests that the boycott on Jews was a one time thing and it was over with, when in fact
Albert Einstein in 1933...
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, March 30, 1933
* Albert Einstein is anti Hitler
* Jewish Boycott beginning
This 8 page newspaper has a one column headline on the back page: "PROF. EINSTEIN TO RENOUNCE HIS CITIZENSHIP" which tells of Albert Einstein disapproving the recent actions against the Jews in Nazi Germany. (see photos for text)
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Jewish Holocaust begins....
* Jewish boycott beginning
* Holocaust start
This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "Jews Implore Hindenburg to Avert Boycott"; "Nazis Determined to Clamp Lid on Semitic Business"; Breaslau Orders Jews to Return Passports" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Us
Nazis Boycott Jews... Holocaust begins...
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 3, 1933
* Jewish Boycott halted (holocaust beginnings)
* 1st of many measures against the Jews
* Adolph Hitler as Chancellor
This 34 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "BOYCOTT AT AN END, GERMANY BELIEVES; CABINET AGAINST IT", "Continuance Improbable Even if Regime Can's Show Foreign Agitation Is Lessening&q... See More
USS Akron Crashes...
* Crash of the USS Akron (ZRS-4)
* United States Navy airship
* Early, same day 1st report
This 16 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "AIRSHIP AKRON, HIT BY LIGHTNING OFF BARNEGAT EARLY TODAY, DESTROYED--FEARED ALL BUT TWO OF 76 ARE DEAD" with subheads and photo (see
1933 USS Akron Crashes...
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, EXTRA !, April 4, 1933
* Crash of the USS Akron (ZRS-4)
* 1st report... Great headline for display
This 10 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "DIRIGIBLE AKRON WRECKED AT SEA" with subheads and photo. (see)
This issue is damaged with major spine and central fold wear with some separation there. Otherwi... See More
USS Akron Crashes...
* Crash of the USS Akron (ZRS-4)
* United States Navy airship
This 40 page newspaper has a three line, five column headline on the front page: "73 LOST IN AKRON CRASH, 3 SURVIVORS HERE; SHIP DRIVEN DOWN IN STORM, CAUSE IS UNKNOWN,; RESCUE BLIMP FALLS, 2 DROWN, 5 ARE SAVE" with many subheads that include: "Wind Wrecks The J-3
USS Akron airship disaster...
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, April 5, 1933
* USS Akron disaster
* Helium rigid airship ZRS-4
The front page has a five column headline: "73 BELIEVED DEAD IN AKRON CRASH; ONLY 3 KNOWN TO HAVE SURVIVED; SEARCH WILL BE CONTINUED TODAY" with subheads and related photo. More inside. 1st report coverage on the USS Akron airship crash off the coast of New Jerse... See More
Hope Abandoned For Akron's Crew...
LANCASTER DAILY GAZETTE, April 5, 1933, from Lancaster, Ohio. "Hope Abandoned for 71 Members of Akron's Crew" with subhead "Search For Bodies and Seat of Wreckage of Navy Airship Resumed". A related article "Chairman of House Naval Committee Says 'There Will Be No More Airships'". This is the full issue and is in good condition. See photos for full details.
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* April Fool's Cover
* Crown Prince Wilhelm
* Colored Ads
The
color cover of this issue has a very nice print of a young boy that pulled an April Fool prank on a young lady (see
photos). There is no related article on this inside.
This issue contains an article entitled: "The Truth about My Life" by Crown P
Adolph Hitler gaining power in Germany....
THE COLDWATER DAILY REPORTER, Coldwater, Michigan, April 8, 1933 This 6 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:"HITLER TO DOMINATE ALL FIELDS" "To Extend Control Over Social, Economic, Business and Religious Life".
This tells of the continuing rise of Adolph Hitler's influence over the people of Germany.
Other news of the day. usual browning with ... See More
USS Akron (ZRS-4) Airship crash photos...
ROTOGRAVURE SECTION of the New York Times, April 9, 1933
* Crash of the USS Akron (ZRS-4)
* United States Navy airship
The front page of this photo section has eight related photographs of the recent USS Akron crash disaster (see images). Nice for display. Other topics throughout.
Complete rotogravure section only with all 8 pages, light toning, a little spine wear, generally nice.
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Sale of 3.2 beer signals coming end of Prohibition...
THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 4 only, April 9, 1933
* Prohibition ends in America
* Beer returns - legal liquor
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "CAPITAL STUDIES REPEAL; PRESIDENT REMAINS MUM" with subheads. (see images) More inside with related illustration and photo. This was the Cullen-Harrison Act which allowed for the sale of 3.2% beer throughout the n... See More
Haywood Patterson found guilty... Scottsboro Boys....
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 10, 1933
* Scottsboro Boys rape case
* Haywood Patterson
The front page has one column headlines: "NEGRO FOUND GUILTY IN SCOTTSBORO CASE; JURY 0UT 22 HOURS" "Verdict Carries Sentence of Death After One Juror Had Held Out for Life Term" and more. (see) 1st report coverage on Haywood Patterson being found guilty of rape in the famous Scottsb... See More