Issues for under $50
Issues for under $50
Dame Clara Butt death.. contralto singer...
Item #642307
January 24, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 24, 1936
* Clara Butt death (1st report)
* English contralto - concert singer
The top of page 19 has a one column heading: "DAME CLARA BUTT, CONCERT STAR, DIES" 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 th... See More
1936 Haywood Patterson prison sentence... Scottsboro Boys....
Item #712943
January 24, 1936
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Jan. 24, 1936
* Scottsboro Boys rape case
* Haywood Patterson prison sentence
The top of page 2 has a one column heading: "GIVE SCOTTSBORO RAPIST 75 YEARS IN FIRST RETRIAL" with subhead. (see images) First report coverage on Haywood Patterson sentenced to prison for rape in the famous Scottsboro Boys case.
Complete with 32 pages, rag edition in nice c... See More
Bonus Act of 1936 becomes law... WWI veterans...
Item #642304
January 28, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 28, 1936
* Bonus Act becomes law (1st report)
* Adjusted Compensation Payment Act
* World War I - WWI military veterans
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "BONUS BILL BECOMES LAW; REPASSED IN SENATE, 76-19; PAYMENT WILL BE SPEEDED" with subheads. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famou... See More
King George V funeral...
Item #642305
January 29, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 29, 1936
* George V funeral & burial
* King of the United Kingdom
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "GEORGE V IS BURIED WITH REGAL POMP AS NATION GRIEVES" with subheads. (see) Much more on page 9 with five related photos. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports a... See More
Bette Davis...
Item #593765
February 02, 1936
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS SCREEN & RADIO WEEKLY, Albany, New York, February 2, 1936 The cover of this issue features a photo actress Bette Davis with a related article inside. Also within the issue are numerous Hollywood reports and photos.
Complete in 16 pages with some binding slits in the left spine, otherwise in nice condition.
Ty Cobb is entered in baseball's Hall of Fame...
Item #592053
February 03, 1936
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, February 3, 1936
* Ty Cobb enters baseball's Hall of Fame
* The Georgia Peach rated # 1
* 1st Cooperstown, New York induction
This 8 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Cobb Reported 'Overwhelmed' By Honor". A historic first report on the inaugural baseball hall of fame inductions which i... See More
1936 Wilhelm Gustloff assassination...
Item #678113
February 05, 1936
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, February 5, 1936
* Wilhelm Gustloff assassination
* Nazi leader in Switzerland
* Croatian Jewish student
Near the top of page 2 is a one column heading: "SWISS NAZI HEAD SLAIN BY STUDENT" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the assassination of Wilhelm Gustloff, Nazi leader in Switzerland, by David Frankfueter, a Croatian Jewish student.... See More
Charles Curtis death...
Item #642452
February 09, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 9, 1936
* Charles Curtis death (1st report)
* American attorney & politician
* Herbert Hoover vice president
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "CURTIS DIES AT 76 IN CAPITAL HOME OF HEART DISEASE" with subheads. (see) Lengthy 1st report coverage continues inside with photo. Loads of test. Always nice to have notable events in his... See More
1st U.S. mail rocket flight...
Item #580269
February 10, 1936
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, February 10, 1936
* 1st American rocket plane try
* Rocket mail - Frido Kessler (1st report)
* Greenwood Lake, New York
This 18 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 4: "ROCKET PLANE FAILS; ANOTHER TRIAL PLANNED" with smaller subheads. Tells of the 1st test flight try of the 1st U.S. rocket mail plane.
Other news of the day throug... See More
Huey Long's wife takes over his term as senator.....
Item #712350
February 11, 1936
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, February 11, 1936
* Rose McConnell Long takes oath
* Huey's term as United States Senator
The top of page 2 has a one column heading: "MRS. LONG TAKES SEAT IN SENATE" with subhead. (see image) First report coverage on Rose McConnell Long becoming the 3rd woman ever to serve as a U.S. Senator, taking over the remaining months of her la... See More
1936 death of William Hope Harvery...
Item #713438
February 12, 1936
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, Feb. 12, 1936
* William Hope 'Coin' Harvey death
* Monetary bimetallism advocate
* Silver as legal tender -Liberty Party
The front page has a one column heading: "'COIN' HARVEY DIES; PIONEER SILVERITE" with subhead. (see image)
Complete with 18 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding slits along the ... See More
Mobster Kid Cann acquitted of murder....
Item #677684
February 19, 1936
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, February 19, 1936
* Kid Cann - Isadore Blumenfeldd
* Jewish-American mobster - gangster
* Minneapolis, Minnesota organized crime
The front page has a five column heading: "Acquit Cann in Liggett Slaying" with subheads. (see) Related photo is on the back page. First report coverage continues on page 2 with photo of Isadore Blumenfeld.
Other news, sports and... See More
Hindenburg airship under construction in 1936...
Item #714097
February 22, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 22, 1936
* Hindenburg - LZ-129 zeppelin announcement
* Lakehurst, New Jersey disaster fame
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "New Zeppelin to Inaugurate Air Service Between Germany and America on May 6" (see images) Early report on the infamous airship while still under construction.
Complete in 30 pages, light toning at the m... See More
February 26 Incident... Japan coup attempt...
Item #628765
February 26, 1936
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, February 26, 1936
* February 26 Incident
* Attempted coup d'etat in Japan
* Imperial Japanese Army
The front page has a four column headline: "3 JAPANESE OFFICIALS SLAIN BY ARMY OFFICERS" with many subhead and related photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 8 pages, a few tiny binding holes, nice ... See More
Antonio Scotti death... Italian baritone...
Item #642388
February 29, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 29, 1936
* Antonio Scotti death (1st report)
* Italian baritone from Naples, Italy
* Metropolitan Opera "The Met" fame
The top of the page 8 has a one column heading: "ANTONIO SCOTTI, 70, NOTED SINGER, DIES" with subheads. (see) Lengthy first report coverage includes 3 related photos and illustration.
Other news, sports and advertisements o... See More
Adolf Hitler... Rhineland attack...
Item #547928
March 08, 1936
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, New York, March 8, 1936
* Adolph Hitler
* Rhineland attack
This 30+ page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "PARIS DEMANDS LEAGUE SEND TROOPS TO RHINE" with subheads that include: "Reich Sppeds 25,000 Armed Men To Zone" and more.
Other news of the day throughout. Lite browning with binding slits along the spine, ot... See More
Babe Ruth offered to play again in 1936...
Item #656349
March 10, 1936
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 10, 1936
* Babe Ruth coming out of retirement ?
* He refuses Cincinnati Reds offer
* Major League Baseball - MLB
Page 23 has one column heading: "BASEBALL'S OUT; GOLF ENOUGH FOR BABE RUTH NOW" (see) Coverage on the Cincinnati Reds offering Ruth a chance to return to baseball and give it a final try. A somewhat unknown event on Ruth here.
Complete... See More
Radio guide and entertainment information...
Item #599162
March 14, 1936
RADIO GUIDE, Chicago, Illinois, March 14, 1936 The cover of this issue features an illustration of Winifred Cecil of "Show Boat". Inside the issue is: "Our Get-Rich-Quick Guests"; "Good Lookers"; and more. This includes the radio schedule for the week. This also has advertisements as well.
This is complete in 44 pages measuring 13.5 x 10.5 inches with a lite ar... See More
Robert H.Goddard... Rockets...
Item #659704
March 17, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 17, 1936
* Robert H. Goddard - rockets - rocketry
Page 23 has small and somewhat discrete one column headings near the bottom of the page that read: "High Speed By Rocket" "Dr. Goddard's 'Ship' Goes 700 Miles Per Hour in Test" (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Complete in 46 pages, rag edi... See More
Eleftherios Venizelos death... Greece leader...
Item #642390
March 19, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 19, 1936
* Eleftherios Venizelos death
* Prime Minister of Greece
* Liberal-democratic party
The top of page 12 has a one column heading: "VENIZELOS IS DEAD IN PARIS EXILE AT 71" with subheads and photo. First report coverage on the death of Eleftherios Venizelos, Prime Minister of Greece.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 52... See More
1936 Williamsport, Pennsylvania flood...
Item #623311
March 20, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 20, 1936
* The Great St. Patrick's Day Flood
* Williamsport, Pennsylvania - Susquehanna River
The front page has a four column headline: "135 DEAD, 200,000 HOMELESS IN FLOODS; WHEELING DELUGED, WASHINGTON HIT, NEW ENGLAND CUT OFF ABOVE HARTFORD" with many subheads. (see)
Also a two column headline on the front page: "Williamsport, Pa., Sce... See More
Bruno Hauptmann....
Item #599160
March 21, 1936
RADIO GUIDE, Chicago, Illinois, March 21, 1936 The cover of this issue features an illustration of Louise Massey of "The Westerners". Inside the issue is: "What Winchell Knows About (Bruno) Hauptmann"; "It Will Still Go 'Round"; "Cradle Snatching" and more. This includes the radio schedule for the week. This also has advertisements as well.
This i... See More
Adolph Hitler fiery Hamburg speech...
Item #570429
March 21, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, March 21, 1936
* Adolph Hitler fiery speech
* Hamburg, Germany
* Nazis
This 36 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "HITLER STIRS 40,000 IN FIGHTING SPEECH" "Hamburg Crowd in Uproar as he Says Reich Won't Submit to Further Defamation" and more. (see)
Tells of the fiery speech... See More
Item #207988
March 22, 1936
THIS WEEK - THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, MI, March 22, 1936. A great issue for framing and displaying!
Actor & director Oscar Asche death...
Item #642377
March 24, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 24, 1936
* Oscar Asche death
* Australian actor & more
* Chu Chin Chow musical fame
The top of page 23 has a one column heading: "OSCAR ASCHE DEAD; AUTHOR AND ACTOR" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the death of Australian actor, director and writer, Oscar Asche. He was best known for his record-breaking musical Chu Chin Chow.
Other new... See More
Paul MCullough suicide... comedian actor...
Item #655630
March 26, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 26, 1936
* Paul McCullough suicide death
* Comedian - actor
* Clark and McCullough comedy team
The top of page 11 has a one column heading: "M'CULLOUGH DIES OF HIS INJURIES" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the suicide death on comedian actor Paul MCCullough.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 48 pag... See More
Racehorse Phar Lap death controversy....
Item #582320
March 26, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 26, 1936
* re. Phar Lap's death
* Australian racehorse
* Cause to be re-examined
This 48 page newspaper has a small one column headline on the back page (page 48): "Phar Lap's Death in 1932 To Be Studied by Experts". See photo for brief text here. Nice to have in this famous NYC title.
Other news, sports and advertisement of the day throughou... See More
Muncie, Indiana George R. Dale death...
Item #687043
March 28, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 28, 1936
* George R. Dale death (1st report)
* Muncie, Indiana mayor & more
* Ku Klux Klan - KKK opposer
The top of page 15 has a one column heading: "GEORGE DALE DIES; KU KLUX KLAN FOE" 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.
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German parliamentary election and referendum, 1936...
Item #655183
March 30, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 30, 1936
* German parliamentary election and referendum, 1936
* Adolph Hitler - military occupation of the Rhineland
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "HITLER GETS BIGGEST VOTE; MANY BLANKS COUNTED IN; 542,953 ARE INVALIDATED" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 40 pages, rag edition... See More
Hindenburg airship... Conchita Supervia death...
Item #630491
March 31, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 31, 1936
* Hindenburg - LZ-129 zeppelin - airship
* Very 1st Transatlantic flight begins
* Conchita Supervía death (1st report)
* Spanish mezzo-soprano opera singer
Page 22 has a one column heading: "CONCHITA SUPERVIA IS DEAD IN LONDON" with subheads and photo. (see)
Page 23 has a one column heading: "New Zeppelin Off On Atlantic Flight&qu... See More
American Editor & Author Lincoln Steffens Death...
Item #202179
April 04, 1936
THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, LA April 4, 1936. This 32 page newspaper has a nice banner headline above the masthead: "HAUPTMANN DIES IN CHAIR" with subheads and three related photos also on the front page. Good condition.
Bruno Hamptmann executed... Lindbergh kidnapping...
Item #594766
April 04, 1936
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, April 4, 1936
* Bruno Hauptmann execution (1st report)
* Charles Lindbergh Jr. baby kidnapping
The front page has a two column headline: "HAUPTMANN DIES, AS WAS EXPECTED, SILENT, UNAFRAID" with subheads that include: "Walks Steadily To Chair After Again Claiming He Was Innocent" and more. 1st report covera... See More
Astounding revelations about Bruno Hauptmann....
Item #599159
April 04, 1936
RADIO GUIDE, Chicago, Illinois, April 4, 1936 The cover of this issue features an illustration of a young lady reading a book. Inside the issue is: "What Winchell Knows About (Bruno) Hauptmann"; "It's Tough To Be On Top"; and more. This includes the radio schedule for the week. This also has advertisements as well.
This is complete in 44 pages measuring 13.5 x 10.5 i... See More
Item #160928
April 04, 1936
COLDWATER DAILY REPORTER, Mich. Apr. 4, 1936 Three line, two column head: "HAUPTMANN DIES IN CHAIR AFTER LAW RUNS COURSE" Subhead: "Goes To His Death Still Protesting Innocence of Epochal Crime". Slight browning around the margins.
Bruno Hauptmann dies in the electric chair...
Item #673155
April 06, 1936
THE GREENSBORO PATRIOT (weekly), North Carolina, April 6, 1936
* Bruno Hauptmann execution (1st report)
* Charles Lindbergh baby kidnapping
The ftpg. has reports headed: "Bruno Hauptmann Pays For Crime" "Dies In Chair Without Word Of Confession" "Walked Calmly to Electric Chair, Millions Think He Had Accomplices In Kidnap-Killing of Lindbergh Child" plus ... See More
Tupelo, Mississippi Tornado of 1936...
Item #579495
April 06, 1936
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, April 6, 1936
* Tupelo, Mississippi MS
* Tornadoes (1st report)
This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "CITY IN FLAMES AFTER TORNADO; 30 TO 40 DEAD" and more (see photos). Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Light browning, little spine wear, otherwise good co
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* Tupelo, Mississippi MS
* Tornadoes (1st report)
This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "CITY IN FLAMES AFTER TORNADO; 30 TO 40 DEAD" and more (see photos). Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Light browning, little spine wear, otherwise good co
Tupelo Mississippi Tornado of 1936...
Item #221967
April 06, 1936
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, April 6, 1936.
* Tupelo Mississippi
* Gainesville Georgia
* Tornadoes
This 24 page newspaper has a nice two line, four column headline on the front page:
* "Tornadoes Kill 130 in South; Storms Continue Destruction" with subheads that include: "Gainesville, Ga., Stricken Suddenly After Tupelo Is Wrecked" and
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* Tupelo Mississippi
* Gainesville Georgia
* Tornadoes
This 24 page newspaper has a nice two line, four column headline on the front page:
* "Tornadoes Kill 130 in South; Storms Continue Destruction" with subheads that include: "Gainesville, Ga., Stricken Suddenly After Tupelo Is Wrecked" and
Tupelo, Mississippi Tornado of 1936...
Item #548167
April 06, 1936
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, April 6, 1936
* Tupelo, Mississippi
* Gainesville, Georgia
* Tornadoes
This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "87 KILLED, 500 HURT BY TORNADO", "Four States are Hit By Destructive Sweep" and "Fire Adds to Horror of Storm at Tupelo, Miss."
Other news of the day throughout. Lit
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* Tupelo, Mississippi
* Gainesville, Georgia
* Tornadoes
This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "87 KILLED, 500 HURT BY TORNADO", "Four States are Hit By Destructive Sweep" and "Fire Adds to Horror of Storm at Tupelo, Miss."
Other news of the day throughout. Lit
Tupelo, Mississippi Tornado of 1936...
Item #563359
April 07, 1936
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, April 7, 1936
* Tupelo, Mississippi
* Gainesville, Georgia
* Tornadoes
This 8 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "Death Toll Now Set At 500 In Southern Tornado Belt" and more. (see)
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning, otherwise good.
* Tupelo, Mississippi
* Gainesville, Georgia
* Tornadoes
This 8 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "Death Toll Now Set At 500 In Southern Tornado Belt" and more. (see)
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning, otherwise good.
source: wikipedia: The Tupelo
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Uniontown, Pennsylvania airplane disaster....
Item #618863
April 08, 1936
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, April 8, 1936
* Uniontown, Pennsylvania
* TWA airplane crash disaster (1st report)
* Flight 1 - Cheat Mountain
The front page a two column heading: "Air-Crash Inquiry Centers On Instruments and Beacons; Two Investigations Started" with subheads. (see) 1st report coverage on the TWA airliner crash on a mountain side near Uniontown, Pennsylva... See More
Dairy publication...
Item #561867
April 10, 1936
HOARD'S DAIRYMAN, from Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, dated April 10, 1936 This title also features a subtitle "A Journal Devoted to Dairy Farming", and begun publication in 1885. The content of the issue features various farming articles, recipes, Juniors report and lots of advertisements. The front colorized cover is of a little boy holding two peeps (chicken) with a box of them... See More
Radio guide and entertainment information...
Item #599164
April 11, 1936
RADIO GUIDE, Chicago, Illinois, April 11, 1936 The cover of this issue features an illustration of Ann Shelley of "One Man's Family". Inside the issue is: "Winchell's Forty-two Days at Flemington" which dealt with Bruno Hauptmann; "Ego's on Parade"; and more. This includes the radio schedule for the week. This also has advertisements as well.
This i... See More
Detroit Red Wings 1st Stanley Cup...
Item #574971
April 13, 1936
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, April 13, 1936
* Detroit Red Wings - NHL Hockey
* 1st Stanley Cup championship
This 324 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 18: "DETROIT GETS 2 MORE TITLES" "Red Wings and Olympics Grab Major and Minor Laurels"
Tells of the Detroit Red Wings winning their very 1st Stanley Cup hockey title.
Other news o... See More
Moose River gold mine disaster...
Item #630700
April 15, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 15, 1936
* Moose River Gold Mines
* Halifax, Nova Scotia
* Mine collapse disaster
Page 11 has a one column heading: "Cave-In Dims Hopes Of Saving 3 In Mine" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 46 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with a high percentage of c... See More
Lucky Luciano arrested...
Item #575305
April 18, 1936
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, April 18, 1936
* Charles "Lucky' Luciano arrested
* New York City gangster
This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 3: "LUCIANO ON WAY EAST UNDER GUARD", "Detectives to Board Train at Albany; $350,000 Bail Proposed"
This tells of the arrest of Charles "Lucky" Luciano for running a prostitutio... See More
Ottorino Respighi death... Italian composer...
Item #665380
April 18, 1936
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 18, 1936
* Ottorino Respighideath (1st report)
* Italian violinist, composer & musicologist
* Fountains & Pines of Rome - La fiamma opera fame
The front page has a one column heading: "Respighi, Noted Italian Pianist, Composer, Dies" Photo of him is on the back page. (see)
Complete with all 34 pages, rag edition in great condition. A few smal... See More
1936 color cover of young boy riding elephant at the circus...
Item #693352
April 18, 1936
LIBERTY magazine, New York, April 18, 1936 The color cover has an illustration of a little boy riding an elephant at the Circus. Also present is an article titled "Which Teams will win the Pennants this year?", along with other interesting short stories.
Complete in 62 pages, disbound with a bit of roughness at the spine, 8 1/2 by 11 1/2 inches, a slightly rough left sp... See More
Nazi military parade.. Adolph Hitler's birthday..
Item #676101
April 21, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 21, 1936
* Adolph Hitler's birthday
* Germany - Nazi military
* Shows it's strength
The front page has two column headlines that include: "Germany Parades Military Power To Celebrate Hitler's 47th Birthday" and more. 1st report coverage on the Nazi parade that showed the World Germany's military strength for the first time.
Other news, s... See More
Adolph Hitler... war lord?...
Item #598321
April 22, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 22, 1936
* Adolph Hitler
* Supreme War Lord
* Hermann Goering
The front page has one column headlines: "HITLER GETS TITLE SUPREME WAR LORD", "Goering in Speech to the Air Corps Uses Designation the Kaiser Formerly Employed", "He Eulogizes Richthofen" and more (see photos). Other news, sport and advertisements of the da... See More
First Alcatraz Prison escape attempt in 1936...
Item #687108
April 28, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 28, 1936
* 1st Alcatraz Island escape attempt
* Federal prison - Joseph Bowers
The top of page 10 has a one column heading: "CONVICT IS KILLED FLEEING ALCATRAZ" with subheads. (see)
Complete with all 44 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.
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