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Created to promote the New York World's Fair...
Item #697993
January 01, 1939
WORLD'S FAIR WORLD, New York, 1939 Not a bonafide newspaper but rather a short-lived promotional newsletter to promote the 1939 New York World's Fair. This is the volume 1, number 5 issue.
Four pages, printed entirely in blue ink, 12 by 15 1/2 inches, nice condition.
1939 Joseph Goebbels New Year radio address...
Item #653466
January 01, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 1, 1939
* Joseph Goebbels - propaganda minister
* New Year's radio address to Germany
The top of page 16 has a one column heading: "GOEBBELS AT HOME FOR RADIO SPEECH" with subheads. (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 of the day. Complete 1st section... See More
The Sporting News . . .
Nearly Every Issue From 1939 - 1988
Item #161374
January 01, 1939
The Sporting News . . . We have an extensive inventory of The Sporting News which contains nearly every issue from 1939 through 1988. If you want an issue with a headline for a particular sport, or an issue from a particular year, feel free to mention this in the comment field when you place your order. Keep in mind, Hall of Fame issues are sold individually at significantly higher prices.
Frank Tenney Johnson death... Old West painter...
Item #653465
January 02, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 2, 1939
* Frank Tenney Johnson death - painter
* Old American West - cowboys - frontier
The top of page 23 has a one column heading: "FRANK T. JOHNSON, A NOTED PAINTER" with subheads. (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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Duke's undefeated season ruined by USC...
Item #160915
January 03, 1939
THE NEW-YORK TIMES, Jan. 3, 1939 Nearly a banner head on pg. 20: "91,000 See So. California Topple Duke in Rose Bowl". Subheads: "Last Minute Toss Defeats Duke, 7-3" "Nave's Fourth Straight Pass Caught by Krueger in End Zone for U.S.C. Triumph" "March Spans 61 Yards" "Follows Field Goal by Ruffa, Aerials Covering 40--Blue Devils Yield First Score". Four column action photo shows Tipton of Duke ma... See More
Football...
Item #211603
January 07, 1939
LIBERTY magazine, New York, January 7, 1939. This is the complete issue of this popular title with a nice color cover showing a calendar for the year (see photo). The back page has a nice color ad for Lucky Strike cigarettes. A story entitled "Liberty's All-Players All-America Football Team" with photos. Very nice condition, a bit of loss at the spine, and measuring about 8 1/4 by 11... See More
Thomas Moony pardoned... Socialist activist....
Item #653461
January 08, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 8, 1939 The top of the front page has a two column headline: "MOONEY PARDONED; TO 'DEDICATE LIFE TO COMMON GOOD'" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues inside with two related photos. Lengthy text.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 46 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
1st breathalyzer is tested... "drunkometer"....
Item #670119
January 09, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 9, 1939
* 1st breathalyzer is tested
* "Drunkometer" - rubber balloon
* Blood alcohol content (BAC)
The top of page 17 has a two column heading: "Motorists Breathe Into Balloons In Test of New 'Drunk-O-Meter'" with subhead. (see) A very early version of the breathalyzer text.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete... See More
Jack Benny arrested for gem smuggling...
Item #653718
January 11, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 11, 1939
* Jack Benny arrested for Gem smuggling
* American comedian, vaudevillian, entertainer
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "BENNY IS INDICTED IN CHAPERAU CASE; DENIES HE IS GUILTY" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues on page 7 with one column photo of Benny.
Other news, sports and advertisements of th
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* Jack Benny arrested for Gem smuggling
* American comedian, vaudevillian, entertainer
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "BENNY IS INDICTED IN CHAPERAU CASE; DENIES HE IS GUILTY" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues on page 7 with one column photo of Benny.
Other news, sports and advertisements of th
Coca Cola ad... Television...
Item #211601
January 14, 1939
LIBERTY magazine, New York, January 14, 1939. This is the complete issue of this popular title with a nice color cover showing a man looking at himself in a mirror as he is practicing delivering a speech (see photo). The back page has a nice color ad for Camel cigarettes. The inside cover has a nice color ad for Coca Cola. A story entitled "Television is Here!". Very nice condition, ... See More
Shirley Ross photos...
Item #552275
January 15, 1939
SCREEN & RADIO WEEKLY, January 15, 1939
* Joan Crawford... Shirley Ross photos
* Early movie related periodical
Was an insert in the Sunday edition of the Detroit Free Press. Full front page has a color photo of "Shirley Ross in 'Cafe Society'".
Full back page has a color photo of: "Joan Crawford in 'Ice Follies of 1939."
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Rocket travel is here.......
Item #579434
January 15, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 15, 1939
* Rocket airplane invention
* Wright Field, Dayton, Ohio
This 100+ page newspaper has a two column heading on page XX8 (inside, near back): "'ROCKET' INTERCEPTOR TESTED". This tells of the testing of a new rocket airplane for the United States Army. See photos for text.
Other news of the day, sports, and advertisements through... See More
A Jewish homeland in Ethiopia?... Doc Barker killed...
Item #674550
January 15, 1939
PACIFIC EMPRESS, "A Newspaper Printed & Published Daily Aboard Canadian Pacific Steamships", Jan. 15, 1939 A rather rare, small newspaper with the bkpg. having: "Jews Reject Il Duce's Offer of Aid" which was his proposal for establishing a Jewish state in Italian Ethiopia.
Also a report that outlaw Doc Barker, son of Ma Barker & brother of Fred Baker, was kil... See More
1st Pro Bowl football game...
Item #555640
January 16, 1939
THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, January 16, 1939
* 1st Pro Bowl football game
* New York Giants
* All-Stars
This 10 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 6: "New York Giants Win Finale From All Stars". Tells of the very 1st pro bowl game in professional football.
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
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Edward Grant Barrow elected President of the New York Yankees...
Item #557493
January 18, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 18, 1939 This 42 page newspaper has a nice banner headlines on page 23: "Barrow Is Elected President of Yanks After George Ruppert Declines Post" with many subheads and related photos.
Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition in great condition.
wikipedia notes: Edward Grant Barrow (May 10, 1868 - December 15, 1953) was an American manager and e... See More
Printed on board a cruise ship...
Item #631806
January 20, 1939
PACIFIC EMPRESS "A Newspaper Printed & Published Daily Aboard Canadian Pacific Steamships", Jan. 20, 1939 An interesting newsletter printed on board a ship with various travel-related items with advertisements as well.
Four pages, 9 by 12 1/2 inches, good condition.
1939 Tom Ricketts death... film industry pioneer...
Item #653542
January 21, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 21, 1939
* Tom Ricketts death (1st report)
* Stage & film actor and director
* Hollywood movie industry pioneer
The top of page 32 has a one column heading: "THOMAS RICKETTS, PIONEER OF MOVIES" with subheads. (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, spo... See More
Item #211598
January 21, 1939
LIBERTY magazine, New York, January 21, 1939. This is the complete issue of this popular title with a nice color cover showing a close-up of a lady skiing (see photo). The back page has a nice color ad for Chesterfield cigarettes. Very nice condition, a bit of loss at the spine, and measuring about 8 1/4 by 11 1/2 inches.
Chile Earthquake in 1939...
Item #554409
January 25, 1939
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, January 25, 1939
* Massive earthquake in Chile
This 14 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "Earthquake Spreads Panic And Damage Along Coast Of Chile for 400 Miles" and more.
Other news of the day throughout. Lightly browned with little margin wear, otherwise in good condition.
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* Massive earthquake in Chile
This 14 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "Earthquake Spreads Panic And Damage Along Coast Of Chile for 400 Miles" and more.
Other news of the day throughout. Lightly browned with little margin wear, otherwise in good condition.
Chile Earthquake in 1939...
Item #563363
January 26, 1939
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, January 26, 1939
* Massive earthquake in Chile
This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "Total of the Dead May Go Up to 12,000" and "Estimate Given by Airmen Flying Over Quake Region".
Other news of the day throughout. Lightly browned with minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.
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* Massive earthquake in Chile
This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "Total of the Dead May Go Up to 12,000" and "Estimate Given by Airmen Flying Over Quake Region".
Other news of the day throughout. Lightly browned with minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.
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Joe Louis boxing title fight...
Item #585481
January 26, 1939
THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Topeka, Kansas, January 26, 1939
* Joe Louis "Brown Bomber"
* Heavyweight boxing title fight
This 14 page newspaper has a nice seven column headline on page 8: "Joe Floors John Henry in 2:29 to Retain Heavyweight Crown" with subheads (see images). 1st report coverage on Joe Louis knocking out John Henry Lewis in defending his heavyweight boxing ... See More
Tom Sharkey...
Item #211595
January 28, 1939
LIBERTY magazine, New York, January 28, 1939. This is the complete issue of this popular title with a nice color cover showing a young lad learning to dance from a Ballroom Dancing by Mail course (see photo). The back page has a nice color ad for Camel cigarettes. Includes a story entitled "I Fought the Best of Them" by Tom Sharkey. Very nice condition, a bit of loss at the spine, and m... See More
Frank Leahy named Boston College head coach...
Item #664855
January 29, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, January 29, 1939
* Frank Leahy becomes coach
* Boston College Eagles football
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish tackle
The front page of this section has a one column heading: "LEAHY NEW COACH AT BOSTON COLLEGE" with subheads and photo of Leahy. (see) First report coverage on Frank Leahy becoming the new head coach of the Boston College Eag... See More
Hitler gaining power... Hitler Youth photo...
Item #664902
January 29, 1939
MAGAZINE SECTION of the New York Times, Jan. 29, 1939
* Adolph Hitler rules Germany
* Hitler Youth photo
The front page has a pro-Hitler illustration with banner heading: "Doubts Rise, But Hitler's Power Holds" which is a editorial by Harold Callender. Continues inside with a few related photos including one of the Hitler Youth. (see)
Complete magazine section only with all 2... See More
George Burns arrested....
Item #653730
February 01, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 1, 1939
* Actor George Burns
* Gem - jewelry smuggling
* Receives punishment
The front page has a one column heading: "BURNS FINED $8,000 IN SMUGGLING CASE" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on actor George Burns receiving punishment for gem smuggling. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Ot... See More
1939 Collins block fire disaster... Syracuse...
Item #653597
February 04, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 4, 1939
* Collins block fire of 1939
* Syracuse, New York
* Firefighters killed - firemen
The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "EIGHT FIREMEN DIE IN SYRACUSE BLAZE" with subheads and photo. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with ... See More
Prejudice Encouraged...
Item #219087
February 04, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES: New York, NY. This issue is dated February 4, 1939 and is in good condition.
The front page of this issue reads, "Goebbels Ends Careersof Five 'Aryan' Actors Who Made Witticisms About the Nazi Regime." This article discusses the banishment of five German actors from the stage on the account that they did not favor the Nazi Regime.
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1939 Sayajirao Gaekwad III death... India...
Item #653674
February 07, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 7, 1939
* Sayajirao Gaekwad III death
* Maharaja of Baroda State - India
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "BARODA GAEKWAR, INDIAN RULER, DIES" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III, leader of Baroda State in India.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complet... See More
Nazis ease persecution of Jews in 1939 ?...
Item #653678
February 12, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 12, 1939
* Persecution of Jews in Germany
* Nazis to ease restrictions ?
* World War II looms
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "GERMANY TO PERMIT JEWS TO RE-ENTER TRADE FIELDS UNTIL THEY CAN EMIGRATE" with subheads. (see) Things would only get worse for the Jews in Germany with World War II starting in about 7 months.
Other news ... See More
German battleship Bismarck launching...
Item #642615
February 15, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 15, 1939
* Battleship Bismarck launching
* Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine
* Adolph Hitler ceremony speech
Page 4 has one column headings that include: "HITLER AT SHIP FETE DEPLORES INTRIGUE" "Lauds Iron Chancellor at the Launching of 35,000-Ton Warship Bismarck" and more. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this p... See More
Jews to systematically emigrate from Berlin in 1939....
Item #653681
February 23, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 23, 1939
* Jewish persecution in Nazi Germany
* 100 Jews each day must leave Berlin
* Judaica community to produce names
The front page has a one column heading: "100 JEWS EACH DAY MUST LEAVE REICH" with subhead. (see) Coverage on the ongoing persecution of Jews in Nazi Germany.
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 42 pages, rag edit... See More
H. G. Wells...
Item #211588
March 04, 1939
LIBERTY magazine, New York, March 4, 1939. This is the complete issue of this popular title with a nice color cover showing a little girl whispering to a man at an information counter (see photo). The back page has a nice color ad for Lucky Strike cigarettes. Includes a story entitled "Can We Really Be Free?" by H. G. Wells. Very nice condition, a bit of loss at the spine, and measurin... See More
Jewish Holocaust... Jews segregated....
Item #615821
March 04, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 4, 1939
* Mahatma Gandhi's "Fast Until Death"
* The Jewish Holocaust in progress
* Jews being segregated
The front page has a two column headline: "Gandhi's 'Fast Until Death' Starts in Rajkot As Protest Against State's Autocratic Rule"
Also one column headlines on page 2 include: "EVIAN PLAN ACTION DECIDED IN BERLIN&... See More
Gandhi during fasting...
Item #614842
March 06, 1939
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, March 6, 1939
* Mahatma Gandhi
* "Fast Unto Death"
* Rajkot, India
The front page has one column headings: "FASTING GANDHI SENDS WIFE BACK TO INDIAN PRISON" "Weakens Rapidly as He Aims New Act of Defiance at Ruler"
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 30 pages, minor spin... See More
Gandhi during fasting...
Item #580007
March 07, 1939
THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, March 7, 1939
* Mahatma Gandhi
* "Fast Unto Death"
* Rajkot, India
This 10 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "GANDHI WINS AND ENDS HIS FAST", "Has Been Without Food For 98 Hours" and "To Meet With Viceroy"
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Light browning with minor margin wear... See More
Amelia Earhart... Coca Cola... Basball...
Item #211587
March 11, 1939
LIBERTY magazine, New York, March 11, 1939. This is the complete issue of this popular title with a nice color cover showing a lady painting a chair on which a dog had jumped onto it (see). The back page has a nice color ad for Camel cigarettes. The inside back cover has a nice color ad for Coca Cola. Includes stories entitled "Lady with Wings - The Life Story of My Wife, Amelia Earhart, part... See More
1939 Annexation of Marble Hill, Manahttan to Bronx ?....
Item #653777
March 12, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 12, 1939
* Marble Hill, Manhattan
* Annexation to the Bronx
* James J. Lyons political stunt
* "The Bronx Sudetenland"
The top of page 43 has a one column heading: "MARBLE HILL AREA ANNEXED TO BRONX" with subheads and related photo. (see) Probably only reported in a New York City publication.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. ... See More
1939 Pope Pius XII coronation...
Item #669993
March 13, 1939
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 13, 1939
* Eugenio Maria Giuseppe Giovanni Pacelli
* Pope Pius XII coronation
The front page has a six column heading: "500,000 See Coronation of Pope Pius XII" with subheads. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete 1st section only with all with 26 pages, this is the rare rag edition tha... See More
1939 Albert Einstein & the Creation of the Universe....
Item #695474
March 14, 1939
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, March 14, 1939
* Physicist Albert Einstein
* Creation of the Universe
* Theory of Relativity
The front page has a one column heading: "EINSTEIN REPORTS SOLVING RIDDLE OF GRAVITATION" with subhead. (See)
Complete with 28 pages, light toning, some wear and binding holes along the spine, otherwise good.... See More
1939 Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia....
Item #702252
March 17, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 17, 1939
* Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia
* Adolf Hitler occupation of Czechoslovakia
* Slovakia Independence - Pre World War II
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "SLOVAKIA NOW HITLER 'PROTECTORATE'" with subheads. (see images) First report coverage continues on pages 4 & 5 with related photos. Loads of tex... See More
Amelia Earhart...
Item #211584
March 18, 1939
LIBERTY magazine, New York, March 18, 1939. This is the complete issue of this popular title with a nice color cover showing a teenager boy trying to trim his beard withscissors (see photo). The back page has a nice color ad for Chesterfield cigarettes. Includes a story entitled "Lady with Wings - The Life Story of My Wife, Amerlia Earhart, part 2". Very nice condition, a bit of ... See More
Persecution of Jews begin in Czechoslovakia in 1939....
Item #653773
March 19, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 19, 1939
* Persecution of Jews begin - Jewish - Judaica
* Total occupation of Czechoslovakia by Germany
* Pre-World War II Europe in chaos - disharmony
The top of page 39 has a one column heading: "NAZIS BAR VIOLENCE ON THE CZECH JEWS" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the persecution of Jews beginning in recently occupied Czechoslovakia by Adolph Hitler... See More
Item #695510
March 20, 1939
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 20, 1939
* Heqakheperre Shoshenq II discovered
* 22nd Dynasty Egyptian Pharaoh
* Tanis, Egypt - Pierre Montet
The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "FIND RICH TOMB OF PHARAOH WHO RULED IN 950 B. C." with subhead and small photo. (see) History shows this was Shoshenq II.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 26 pag... See More
1940 color comics...
Item #700366
March 24, 1939
MINNEAPOLIS SUNDAY TRIBUNE (Sunday Comic Section only), March 24, 1940
* Popeye (Thimble Theatre)
* Pinocchio & Flash Gordon
* 16 pages of color comics
Offered is the Sunday Comics section which includes Popeye, Little Orphan Annie, Blondie, among many more.
Sixteen pages, minor spine wear, generally nice.
1939 German ultimatum to Lithuania... Memel takover...
Item #653776
March 24, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 24, 1939
* 1939 German ultimatum to Lithuania accepted
* Occupation by Adolph Hitler & Nazi Germany
The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "HITLER TAKES OVER MEMEL IN TRIUMPH" with subheads, 3 related photos and text of Adolph Hitler's speech at Memel.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 46 pages, rag edition ... See More
Amelia Earhart... Bing Crosby...
Item #211582
March 25, 1939
LIBERTY magazine, New York, March 25, 1939. This is the complete issue of this popular title with a nice color cover showing a Irish looking high-stepping dancer with hat and cane (see photo). The back page has a nice color ad for Camel cigarettes. Includes a stories entitled "Lady with Wings - The Life Story of My Wife, Amerlia Earhart, part 3" and "America's Richest Actor (Bing Crosby... See More
1939 STOP Adolph Hitler NYC parade march....
Item #653785
March 26, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 26, 1939
* Stop Adolph Hitler march
* NYC anti-Nazi parade
* Mayor La Guardia
The front page has a one column heading: "'STOP HITLER' MARCH DRAWS CITY THRONG" with subhead. (see) First report coverage continues inside with photo. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 42 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More
1939 Annexation of Czechoslovakia to Hitler photos....
Item #658939
March 26, 1939
ROTOGRAVURE SECTION of the New York Times, March 26, 1939
* Czechoslovakia surrenders to Adolph Hitler
* Annexation of the country to the Third Reich
The front page of this rotogravure section has 5 related photos concerning the annexation of Czechoslovakia to Adolph Hitler and Nazi Germany.
Other topics throughout. Complete rotogravure section only with all 12 pages, rag edition in nice c... See More
1939 Yankee Clipper 1st transatlantic flight...
Item #653784
March 27, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 27, 1939
* Yankee Clipper - Boeing 314
* Flying boat - airplane
* 1st transatlantic flight
The front page has a one column heading: "CLIPPER IS NEARING AZORES ON SEA HOP" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues on page 3 with related photo and flight log.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 32 pages, rag edi... See More
1939 Siege of Madrid ends w/ surrender....
Item #659517
March 29, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 29, 1939
* Siege of Madrid, Spain ends (1st report)
* Surrender to Nationalists (Franco)
* Spanish Civil War ending
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "MADRID YIELDS, ENDING WAR; VICTORS ENTER UNRESISTED; REPUBLICAN LEADERS FLEE" with subheads. (see) Much more on page 10 with related map.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the... See More
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