Issues for under $50
Issues for under $50
Heinrich Himmler visits Prague....
Item #673817
June 14, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 14, 1939
* Heinrich Himmler - Gestapo chief of police
* Prague, Czechoslovakia visit
The front page has a one column heading: "CHIEF PF GESTAPO ARRIVES IN PRAGUE; UNREST CONTINUES" with subheads. (see) lengthy text continues inside. Just a few months before the outbreak of World War II.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 48 page... See More
Eugen Weidmann execution via guillotine... Black Tom verdict...
Item #620375
June 16, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, June 16, 1939 This newspaper has small, somewhat discrete one column headlines on page 7 "WEIDMANN TO DIE AT DAWN" and "Million's Sentence in Slayings is Commuted to Life by Lebrun". This tells of of the execution of Eugen Weidmann who was the last person to be publicly executed by guillotine in France.
The front page also has "BLAC... See More
Item #211937
June 17, 1939
LIBERTY magazine, New York, June 17, 1939. This is the complete issue of this popular title with a nice color cover showing a young lady trying her luck at baking but the cookbook has fallen into the batter (see photo). The back cover features a color ad of Camel cigarettes. Very nice condition, a bit of loss at the spine, and measuring about 8 1/4 by 11 1/2 inches.
Last public execution by guillotine in France...
Item #697266
June 17, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 17, 1939
* Last public execution in France
* Eugen Weidmann executed by guillotine
* Murderer of U.S. dancer Jean De Koven
Near the bottom of page 5 is a one column heading: "France Guillotines Head Of Murder Ring" with subhead. (see)
Complete with 34 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.
wikipedia notes: On 17 June 1939, Weidmann was beheaded ou... See More
Eugen Weidmann execution...
Item #561632
June 17, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, June 17, 1939
* Eugen Weidmann execution
* Last public guillotine use in France
This 34 page newspaper has small, somewhat discrete one column headlines on page 5; "FRANCE GUILLOTINES HEAD OF MURDER RING" "Weidmann Dies in Silence for Slaying Brooklyn Dancer"
Tells of of the execution of Eugen Weidmann who was the las... See More
1939 Anoka, Minnesota tornado outbreak...
Item #698050
June 19, 1939
THE MOBILE PRESS, Alabama, June 19, 1939
* Anoka & Champlin, Minnesota
* Tornadoes disaster outbreak
Page 5 has a single-column heading: "10 PERSONS DIE, 60 ARE HURT IN MIDWEST TORNADO", with subheading: & "Seven Towns and Uncounted Number of Farm Homes Destroyed or Damaged", which tells of a tornado outbreak in Minnesota that destroyed the town of Anoka. Se... See More
Item #548923
June 23, 1939
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, June 23, 1939 This 10 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 9: "Plans For Gehrig Day". This was two days after Gehrig was diagnosed with the disease. Other news of the day throughout.
Slightly browned, otherwise in good condition.
1st Tranatlantic passenger flight...
Item #580667
June 25, 1939
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, June 25, 1939 This 30+ page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "Fog on Coast Delays Clipper", "Notables Help Blaze Nothern Route"
See photos for text on the 1st ever transatlantic passenger service flight. A historic report in aviation history. This report was published when the famous flight was still in pr... See More
1st Tranatlantic passenger flight...
Item #585838
June 26, 1939
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, June 26, 1939
* 1st transatlantic passenger service flight
* Pan American - Boeing 314 flying boat airplane
This 20 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 2: "Atlantic Clipper's Flight Completed" and "Sister Ship Still Held by Fog at Shediac". See photos for text on the completion of the 1st ever transatlantic pass... See More
Ford Madox Ford death... English novelist...
Item #654359
June 27, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 27, 1939
* Ford Madox Ford death (1st report)
* English novelist, poet, critic & editor
* "The Good Soldier" book fame
The top of page 23 has a one column heading: "FORD MADOX FORD, NOVELIST, 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... See More
1st night game for New York Yankees...
Item #568132
June 27, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, June 27, 1939 This 48 page newspaper has nice banner headline on page 29: "33,074 See Yankees Lose to the Athletics in Champions' First Game at Night" with subheads and box scores. (see)
Tells of the very first night baseball game in which the New York Yankees participated in. The game was played in Philadelphia.
Other news of the day throughout. Rag e... See More
Joe Louis heavyweight boxing title fight...
Item #594812
June 29, 1939
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, June 29, 1939
* Joe Louis (Brown Bomber)
* Tony Galento (Two Ton)
* Heavyweight boxing title fight
Page 14 has a seven column headline: "Fans Herald Galento as a Mighty Game Battler" with subheads that include: "Tony Says Light Left Knocked Louis Down" and more with photo. Page 13 has another photos with one... See More
Joe Louis title fight vs. Tony Galento...
Item #637695
June 29, 1939
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, June 29, 1939
* Joe Louis (Brown Bomber)
* Tony Galento (Two Ton)
* Heavyweight boxing title fight
Page 9 has two column heading: "GALENTO PUTS UP GREAT FIGHT BUT LOUIS HOLDS TITLE" with subhead. (see photos)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 16 pages, some spine wear, generally good.
wikipedia notes: On... See More
Helen Keller at the 1939 World's Fair...
Item #654362
June 30, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 30, 1939
* Helen Keller - deathblindness Woman
* 1939 New York World's Fair visit
The top of page 14 has a seven column headline: "Helen Keller, Charmed by the Exposition, Promises to Visit It Again" 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.
Oth... See More
Marian Anderson receives Spingarn Medal...
Item #672883
July 03, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 3, 1939
* Marian Anderson receives Spingarn Medal
* Celebrated African American singer
* First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt
The top of page 15 has a one column heading: "FIRST LADY HONORS MARTIAN ANDERSON" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Eleanor Roosevelt presenting Marian Anderson with the 1939 Spingarn Medal. I suspect this is one of the few pu... See More
Lou Gehrig honored... "The luckiest man..."
Item #584885
July 05, 1939
THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Kansas, July 5, 1939
* Lou Gehrig day at Yankee Stadium
* New York Yankees
This 12 page newspaper has a one column heading on page 8: "Senators Divide Pair With Yankees; 61,808 See Frays"
This was Lou Gehrig day at Yankee Stadium in which he gave his famous "I am the luckiest man on the face of the earth..." speech. Unfortunately the only tex... See More
Jewish Holocaust... Jews segregated....
Item #589890
July 07, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 7, 1939
* The Jewish Holocaust in progress
* Jews being segregated
This 40 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 3 that include: "REICH MAKES JEWS JOIN FOR SELF-CARE" and "All Placed in One Organization Running Schools and Relief--Speedier Migration Is Aim". See photos for coverage on the ongoing Jewish holocaust in Nazi Germany.
Ot... See More
Item #211928
July 08, 1939
LIBERTY magazine, New York, July 8, 1939. This is the complete issue of this popular title with a nice color cover showing a girl repair a boys band uniform as he is nervously watching his watch (see photo). The back cover features a color ad of Chesterfield cigarettes. Very nice condition, a bit of loss at the spine, and measuring about 8 1/4 by 11 1/2 inches.
Baseball...
Item #211926
July 15, 1939
LIBERTY magazine, New York, July 15, 1939. This is the complete issue of this popular title with a nice color cover showing a cartoon rendering of a little girl planting flowers and holding a worm (see photo). The back cover features a color ad of Camel cigarettes. A story entitled "How McKechnie Makes Ballplayers" by Norman Reissman. Very nice condition, a bit of loss at the spine, ... See More
1939 Providence, Kentucky coal mine disaster...
Item #572059
July 15, 1939
THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, July 15, 1939
* Providence, Kentucky
* Coal dust mine explosion
This 12 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "19 MINERS DIE IN UNDERGROUND BLAST; 9 MMISSING" "Rescue Parties Report All Of Entombed Men Were Killed" "CARBON MONOXIDE FOLLOWS EXPLOSION" and more. (see)
Tells of t... See More
Carl G. Fisher Death, 1939...
Item #222273
July 16, 1939
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, July 16, 1939.
* Carl G. Fisher Dies
* Indianapolis Motor Speedway Founder
This 40+ page newspaper has a three line, one column headline on page 5: "Carl G. Fisher, Pioneer in Auto Industry, Dies" with photo.
Other news of the day throughout.
Some browning with minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.
Backgr... See More
Donn Fendler goes missing in Maine's Mount Katahdin...
Item #694642
July 20, 1939
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 20, 1939
* Donn Fendler goes missing
* Mount Katahdin in Maine
* Rye, New York 12 year old boy
Page 2 has a one column heading: "Bloodhound Trails Lost Boy To Rim Of 400 Foot Precipice" with small related map. (see) Coverage on Donn Fendler going missing in the mountains of Maine.
Complete with 34 pages, rag edition in nice condition. A few small bin... See More
Donn Fendler goes missing in Maine's Mount Katahdin...
Item #694780
July 20, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 20, 1939
* Donn Fendler goes missing
* Mount Katahdin in Maine
* Rye, New York 12 year old boy
The top of page 4 has a two column heading: "Bloodhound Trails Boy to 400-Foot Cliff; Searchers Stop for Night at Katahdin Slide" Coverage on Donn Fendler going missing in the mountains of Maine. I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this part... See More
Donn Fendler goes missing in Maine's Mount Katahdin...
Item #707440
July 21, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 21, 1939
* Donn Fendler goes missing
* Mount Katahdin in Maine
* Rye, New York 12 year old boy
The top of page 2 has a two column heading: "Maine Guardsmen Hunt For Lost Boy" with subhead. (see) Coverage on Donn Fendler going missing in the mountains of Maine.
Complete in 36 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally nice.
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1939 WWU students avalanche disaster...
Item #694693
July 24, 1939
NEW YORK TIMES, July 24, 1939
* Mount Baker avalanche disaster
* Western Washington University students
* Bellingham, Whatcom Co.,Washington
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Two Killed, 4 Missing in Snowslide Which Engulfs 25 on Mount Baker" with subhead. Related photo on page 3.
Complete with 30 pages, rag edition in great condition.... See More
Donn Fendler found in Maine's Mount Katahdin...
Item #701372
July 26, 1939
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, July 26, 1939
* Donn Fendler found alive
* Mount Katahdin in Maine
* Rye, New York 12 year old boy
The top of page 8 has a two column heading: "Rescued Boy Scout Tells About His 9 Days in Woods" with subhead. (see images) Coverage on Donn Fendler being found alive after surviving 8 days in the mountains of Maine.
Complete with 38 pages, light toning at ... See More
Prelude to World War II w/ Japan ?...
Item #650971
July 27, 1939
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., July 27, 1939
* United States and Japan tensions
* Treaty of Commerce and Navigation
* Prelude to World War II - WWII
The front page has a banner headline: "U. S. SCRAPS TREATY WITH JAPAN" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the termination of the 1911 Treaty of Commerce and Navigation with Japan. Was this a major factor to the eventual att... See More
"Wizard of Oz" film debut announced....
Item #671316
August 01, 1939
NEW YORK TIMES, August 1, 1939
* Wizard of Oz movie debut announcement
* One of the earliest mentions of this famous film ?
Page 17 has a brief, inconspicuous, yet historic announcement in early film history. A small one column heading reads: " 'Wizard of Oz' Set for Capital Aug. 17" with text beginning: "Metro's Technicolor production of "The Wizard of... See More
Joe DiMaggio's famous catch... NYY...
Item #660334
August 03, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 3, 1939
* Joe DiMaggio - New York Yankees
* Hank Greenberg - Detroit Tigers
* Major League Baseball
Page 22 has a 4 column headline: "Donald's Pitching Streak Stopped by Tigers" with subheads that include: "DiMaggio is Hitless, but Makes Great Catch" and more with box scores. In the ninth inning of New York's l... See More
Joe DiMaggio's famous catch... NYY...
Item #596801
August 03, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 3, 1939
* Joe DiMaggio - New York Yankees
* Hank Greenberg - Detroit Tigers
* Major League Baseball
Page 22 has a 4 column headline: "Donald's Pitching Streak Stopped by Tigers" with subheads that include: "DiMaggio is Hitless, but Makes Great Catch" and more with box scores.
In the ninth inning of New... See More
1939 Marx Brothers pictorial...
Item #660780
August 12, 1939
NEW YORK WORLD TELEGRAM, Aug. 12, 1939
* Marx Brothers family comedy act
* Chico - Harpo - Groucho - pictorial
Page 6 has a pictorial showing Marx Brothers characters with brief text. (see) This was during the height of their careers.
News, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 30 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding h... See More
'City of San Francisco' train wreck....
Item #650060
August 14, 1939
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., August 14, 1939
* 'City Of San Francisco' train wreck
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "19 KILLED, 60 HURT IN TRAIN WRECK LAID TO 'SABOTAGE'" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 14 pages, light toning and some wear at the margins.... See More
'City of San Francisco' train wreck....
Item #685060
August 15, 1939
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, Mass., August 15, 1939
* 'City Of San Francisco' train wreck
The front page has a nice headline: "PAID KILLERS HUNTED AS TRAIN WRECKERS!" with subheads. (see) Coverage continues on pages 10-11 with related photos. Nice to have in this San Francisco publication.
Complete with all 26 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stam... See More
World War II about to start in 1939...
Item #676869
August 19, 1939
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, August 19, 1939
* World War II about to start
* Adolph Hitler defying World
* Poland about to be attacked
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "GERMANS TAKER MILITARY POSSESSION OF SLOVAKIA; TROOPS LINE POLISH BORDER" with subheads. (see)
Complete with all 14 pages, light toning and very minor wear at the margins, small binding holes al... See More
Item #211620
August 19, 1939
LIBERTY magazine, New York, August 19, 1939. This is the complete issue of this popular title with a nice color cover showing a young lady eating a meal including rich desserts while reading The Ideal Figure in 12 Easy Lessons (see photo). The back page has a nice color ad for Lucky Strike. Very nice condition, a bit of loss at the spine, and measuring about 8 1/4 by 11 1/2 inches.
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Item #207990
August 20, 1939
ALL FICTION MAGAZINE - THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, MI, August 20, 1939. A great issue for framing and displaying!
The Many Faces of Maureen O'Hara ...
Item #677076
August 20, 1939
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH (Rotogravure/Pictures section), Missouri, August 20, 1939
* Rotogravure section featuring Maureen O'Hara
This is a beautiful display of one of the most glamorous actress of the Golden Age of Hollywood. Fans of this cinematic era and Maureen will love this collection of some of the personalities she portrayed.
This is the Rotogravure/Picture section ONLY.,... See More
World War II to start in 1939...
Item #583275
August 22, 1939
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, August 22, 1939
* World War II close
* Adolph Hitler defying World
* Poland about to be attacked
This 8 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "FRANCE COUNTERS ON GERMAN, SOVIET PACT" with subheads (see images). Other news of day. Minor margin wear, otherwise good.
wikipedia notes: The Invasion of P... See More
Start of World War II close in 1939...
Item #714114
August 26, 1939
THE NEWS AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, North Carolina, August 26, 1939
* World War II about to start
* Adolph Hitler defying World
* Poland attacked in 4 days
The front page features a banner headline: "EUROPE SEEKS TO AVOID WAR" with various subheads. (see images) Germany would attack Poland 5 days later, starting World War II. Nice for display.
Complete with all 12 pages... See More
Start of World War II close...
Item #714998
August 27, 1939
THE NEWS AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, North Carolina, August 27, 1939
* World War II about to start
* Adolph Hitler defying World
* Poland attacked in 4 days
The front page has a nice banner headline: "QUEST FOR PEACE CONTINUES" with subheads and related photo. (see images) More inside. Germany would attack Poland 4 days later, starting World War II.
Complete with 40+ pag... See More
Eve of World War II...
Item #696702
August 29, 1939
NEW YORK POST, August 29, 1939
* World War II about to start
* Adolf Hitler defying World
* Poland attacked in 2 days
The front page has a nice banner headline: "OUR FINAL ANSWER IS MADE, OUR TROOPS ARE ON THE MOVE--Chamberlain; HITLER REPLY IS STILL SECRET" with subheads. Nice for display. Germany would attack Poland 2 days later, starting World War II.
Complete wi... See More
Eve of World War II... Poland on edge...
Item #710273
August 29, 1939
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, August 29, 1939
* World War II about to start in 3 days
* Adolph Hitler defying the World
* Poland invasion is imminent ?
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "CHAMBERLAIN PUTS WAR OR PEACE UP TO HITLER, FLEET HELD IN READINESS" with many subheads and related photo. (see images) They would attack in 3 days which started World... See More
World War II to start in 1939...
Item #571542
August 29, 1939
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, August 29, 1939
* Adolph Hitler defying World
* Poland about to be attacked
This 8 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "BRITISH STAND IS CHEERED IN HOUSE TODAY" with subheads and related photo. More inside.
Other news of day throughout. Lite browning with little margin wear, otherwi... See More
Hitler On The Brink Of War 1939....
Item #214218
August 30, 1939
THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, LA. August 30, 1939.
* War on the Horizon
* 1939
This 32 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "HITLER, CHAMBERLAIN HUNT PEACE PATH" with subheads that includes: "Fuehrer's Reply To British Stand Leaves Door For Bartering Open" Other news of the day with several interesting advertisements. Good condition.
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* War on the Horizon
* 1939
This 32 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "HITLER, CHAMBERLAIN HUNT PEACE PATH" with subheads that includes: "Fuehrer's Reply To British Stand Leaves Door For Bartering Open" Other news of the day with several interesting advertisements. Good condition.
Digital Image: Very dramatic front page on Germany's invasion of Poland...
Item #697622
September 01, 1939
High-resolution digital image of the NEW YORK JOURNAL AMERICAN--EXTRA, Sept. 1, 1939 (dramatic front page)
* World War II begins -- initial start
* Adolf Hitler defies the World
This 600 DPI digital image was taken from the original. It was one of the most dramatic front-page presentation covering the onset of WWII we had ever seen, and although it has sold, we thought others might like
... See More
SS Athenia torpedoed... America stays out of World War II...
Item #675124
September 04, 1939
THE GREENSBORO PATRIOT, North Carolina, Sept. 4, 1939
* SS Athenia sinking (1st report)
* 1st British ship sunk by Germany
* World War II at the beginning
* Britain and France entering the war
The front page banner headline announces: "SHIP IS TORPEDOED" with subheads: "Declare War On Nazis" "Britain & France Put Mighty Forces Into Action When Hitler Spu... See More
Nazis attack the Athenia... World War II begins...
Item #701868
September 05, 1939
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 5, 1939
* SS Athenia, 1st British ship sunk by Germany
* World War II at the beginning - WWII
* Britain and France entering the war
The front page has a banner heading: "ATHENIA REPORTED SHELLED" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 20 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, gene... See More
World War II begins....
Item #700597
September 09, 1939
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, September 9, 1939
* Blitzkrieg - Warsaw
* World War II WWII starts
* Nazis invade Poland
The front page has a nice banner headline: "BOMB SIEGFRIED LINE FORTS; Nazis Strike at Polish Morale by Fake Warsaw Broadcasts" with various subheads. (see images) Nice for display. A few related photos are on the back page.
Complete with 32 pages, rag edition i... See More
Baseball...
Item #215086
September 09, 1939
This issue features an article entitled: "Stealing World Series Signs and Signals - There are spies in baseball, very clever at fore-telling plays. Here are inside tips on the art." by Jimmy Powers.
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World War II breaks out in Europe... Graf Zeppelin ?...
Item #683996
September 09, 1939
BOSTON AMERICAN, September 9, 1939
* Graf Zeppelin blows up ???
* World War II WWII starts
* Nazis invasion on Poland
* Blitzkrieg
The front page features banner headlines: "BLOW UP GRAF ZEP" which is a interesting false report. And: "WOMEN 'DIG IN' AT WARSAW" with reporting on page 3.
Twenty-eights pages, a few binding slits along the spine, light tonin... See More
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