Newspapers that shaped the world...

Catalog 204 - "Newspapers that shaped the world..."- a special release catalog from Timothy Hughes Rare & Early Newspapers... History's Newsstand.

This expanded edition of our catalog contains some of the best and most historic newspapers we have had the pleasure to offer in our 36+ years. To highlight only a few would seem a bit presumptive, as noteworthy issues are found throughout. The catalog's "Standard View" is shown below. Feel free to browse chronologically, to rearrange items in order by price, view the entire catalog in a Quick-Scan View (200 items at a time), or to target a particular era or price-range, using the following links:

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$5,000 and up
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1866-1899 (Post Civil War)
 
$100 - $249
1900-Present
 
under $100
 
You may also request a hard-copy version of this catalog by e-mailing us at guy@rarenewspapers.com.

Newspapers that shaped the world...

Catalog 204 - <strong>&quot;Newspapers that shaped the world...&quot;</strong>- a special release catalog from Timothy Hughes Rare &amp; Early Newspapers... History&#39;s Newsstand.<br /> <br /> This expanded edition of our catalog contains some of the best and most historic newspapers we have had the pleasure to offer in our 36+ years. To highlight only a few would seem a bit presumptive, as noteworthy issues are found throughout. The catalog&#39;s <em>&quot;Standard View&quot;</em> is shown below. Feel free to browse <em><a href="http://www.rarenewspapers.com/list?page=&amp;q[search_method]=All+Words&amp;q[text]=cat204&amp;list_results_format=standard&amp;sort=items.date&amp;sort_direction=ASC&amp;per_page=50" target="_blank"><strong>chronologically</strong></a></em>, to rearrange items in order <em><a href="http://www.rarenewspapers.com/list?page=&amp;q[search_method]=All+Words&amp;q[text]=cat204&amp;list_results_format=standard&amp;sort=items.price&amp;sort_direction=DESC&amp;per_page=50" target="_blank"><strong>by price</strong></a></em>, view the entire catalog in a <a href="http://www.rarenewspapers.com/list?page=&amp;q[topics]=cat204+catw+cat203&amp;q[search_method]=Any+Words&amp;q[item_types]=WebItem&amp;list_results_format=standard&amp;sort=items.date&amp;sort_direction=ASC&amp;per_page=200" target="_self"><em><strong>Quick-Scan View</strong></em></a> (200 items at a time), or to target a particular era or price-range, using the following links:<br /> <br /> <table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" height="169" width="387"> <tbody> <tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" style="width:175px;height:26px;"> <center> <strong>View by Era&hellip;</strong></center> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" style="width:15px;height:26px;"> &nbsp;</td> <td nowrap="nowrap" style="width:175px;height:26px;"> <center> <strong>View By Price&hellip;</strong></center> </td> </tr> <tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" style="width:175px;height:26px;"> <center> <u><a href="http://www.rarenewspapers.com/list?page=&amp;q%5bdate_range_start%5d=1500-01-01&amp;q%5bdate_range_end%5d=1799-12-31&amp;q%5btext%5d=catkey&amp;q%5bsearch_method%5d=All+Words&amp;list_results_format=standard&amp;sort=items.date&amp;sort_direction=ASC&amp;per_page=100" target="_blank">1500-1799</a></u></center> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" style="width:15px;height:26px;"> &nbsp;</td> <td nowrap="nowrap" style="width:175px;height:26px;"> <center> <u><a href="http://www.rarenewspapers.com/list?q%5bprice_range_end%5d=100000&amp;q%5bprice_range_start%5d=5000&amp;q%5bsearch_method%5d=All+Words&amp;q%5btext%5d=catkey" target="_blank">$5,000 and up</a></u></center> </td> </tr> <tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" style="width:175px;height:26px;"> <center> <u><a href="http://www.rarenewspapers.com/list?page=&amp;q%5bdate_range_start%5d=1800-01-01&amp;q%5bdate_range_end%5d=1860-12-31&amp;q%5btext%5d=catkey&amp;q%5bsearch_method%5d=All+Words&amp;list_results_format=standard&amp;sort=items.date&amp;sort_direction=ASC&amp;per_page=100" target="_blank">1800-1860 (Pre-Civil War)</a></u></center> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" style="width:15px;height:26px;"> &nbsp;</td> <td nowrap="nowrap" style="width:175px;height:26px;"> <center> <u><a href="http://www.rarenewspapers.com/list?q%5bprice_range_end%5d=4999.99&amp;q%5bprice_range_start%5d=1000&amp;q%5bsearch_method%5d=All+Words&amp;q%5btext%5d=catkey" target="_blank">$1,000 - $4,999</a></u></center> </td> </tr> <tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" style="width:175px;height:26px;"> <center> <u><a href="http://www.rarenewspapers.com/list?page=&amp;q%5bdate_range_start%5d=1861-01-01&amp;q%5bdate_range_end%5d=1865-12-31&amp;q%5btext%5d=catkey&amp;q%5bsearch_method%5d=All+Words&amp;list_results_format=standard&amp;sort=items.date&amp;sort_direction=ASC&amp;per_page=100" target="_blank">1861-1865 (Civil War)</a></u></center> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" style="width:15px;height:26px;"> &nbsp;</td> <td nowrap="nowrap" style="width:175px;height:26px;"> <center> <u><a href="http://www.rarenewspapers.com/list?q%5bprice_range_end%5d=999.99&amp;q%5bprice_range_start%5d=250&amp;q%5bsearch_method%5d=All+Words&amp;q%5btext%5d=catkey" target="_blank">$250 - $999</a></u></center> </td> </tr> <tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" style="width:175px;height:26px;"> <center> <u><a href="http://www.rarenewspapers.com/list?page=&amp;q%5bdate_range_start%5d=1866-01-01&amp;q%5bdate_range_end%5d=1899-12-31&amp;q%5btext%5d=catkey&amp;q%5bsearch_method%5d=All+Words&amp;list_results_format=standard&amp;sort=items.date&amp;sort_direction=ASC&amp;per_page=100" target="_blank">1866-1899 (Post Civil War)</a></u></center> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" style="width:15px;height:26px;"> &nbsp;</td> <td nowrap="nowrap" style="width:175px;height:26px;"> <center> <u><a href="http://www.rarenewspapers.com/list?q%5bprice_range_end%5d=249.99&amp;q%5bprice_range_start%5d=100&amp;q%5bsearch_method%5d=All+Words&amp;q%5btext%5d=cat204" target="_blank">$100 - $249</a></u></center> </td> </tr> <tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" style="width:175px;height:26px;"> <center> <u><a href="http://www.rarenewspapers.com/list?page=&amp;q%5bdate_range_start%5d=1900-01-01&amp;q%5bdate_range_end%5d=2011-12-31&amp;q%5btext%5d=catkey&amp;q%5bsearch_method%5d=All+Words&amp;list_results_format=standard&amp;sort=items.date&amp;sort_direction=ASC&amp;per_page=100" target="_blank">1900-Present</a></u></center> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" style="width:15px;height:26px;"> &nbsp;</td> <td nowrap="nowrap" style="width:175px;height:26px;"> <center> <u><a href="http://www.rarenewspapers.com/list?q%5bprice_range_end%5d=99.99&amp;q%5bprice_range_start%5d=0&amp;q%5bsearch_method%5d=All+Words&amp;q%5btext%5d=cat204" target="_blank">under $100</a></u></center> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> &nbsp;<br /> You may also request a hard-copy version of this catalog by e-mailing us at <a href="mailto:guy@rarenewspapers.com?subject=Please%20mail%20a%20hard-copy%20version%20of%20Catalog%20204...&amp;body=Please%20mail%20a%20hard-copy%20version%20of%20Catalog%20204...%20Thanks.%0A%0AMy%20contact%2Fmailing%20information%20is%3A">guy@rarenewspapers.com</a>.<br /> <br />
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681492

Death of Henry Ford, in a Detroit newspaper...

Item #681492

April 08, 1947

THE DETROIT TIMES--EXTRA, April 8, 1947 



* Henry Ford death (1st report)

* Automobile pioneer - Detroit, Michigan

* Best publication to be had (very rare)




When it comes to collect death reports of famous personages, not only would Henry Ford rank among the top of non-politicians, but the report in a Detroit newspaper is about as good as it gets.

The headline is quite bold, announcing... See More  

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$275.00
666445

First Corvette rolls off the assembly line... In a Detroit newspaper...

Item #666445

July 01, 1953

DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, July 1, 1953 



* Corvette begins production

* In a Detroit publication (historic)




Page 53 has a two line, two column headline: "Plastic Corvette Begins To Roll" & above this head in smaller type: "Production Line Starts". The report begins: "Chevrolet's first production model Corvette, a sports with a plastic laminated fiber glass... See More  

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$875.00
692762

James Dean... one of the best to be had on the iconic teen actor...

Item #692762

September 29, 1955

MOTION PICTURE DAILY, Sept. 29, 1955 



* James Dean's "Rebel Without a Cause" advertisement

* Perhaps the best to be had on the iconic teen actor

* One month prior to it's premiere debut in America




James Dean remains a cultural icon of the troubled & struggling teen from the 1950's, and his aura only increased when he died young in a car crash on September 30,... See More  

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$420.00
649283

Two of the best Kennedy assassination issues to be had...

Item #649283

November 23, 1963

(2) THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Nov. 23 & 25, 1963  A terrific pair of issues on the assassination of John F. Kennedy from the city where it happened.

Note: While we do offer each of these issues as stand-alone items, purchasing them as a set will enable you to take advantage of a discounted price.

Described separately...

First, you get the November 23, 1963 edition which is a quite rare ... See More  

Item from Catalog 340 (released for March, 2024)

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$250.00
684584

Bob Dylan transitions from acoustic to electric: his Forest Hills concert...

Item #684584

September 02, 1965

THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Sept. 2, 1965 



* Bob Dylan & his electric guitar

* His famous Forest Hills concert




The front page features a photo of Bob Dylan captioned: "Dylan Stirred Up Forrest Hills". Also on the ftpg, & concluding inside, is a detailed account of the Dylan's very notable & controversial performance at Forest Hills of just 5 days earlier. Por... See More  

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$255.00
702688

Bob Dylan transitions from acoustic to electric: his Newport Folk Festival concert...

Item #702688

September 02, 1965

THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Aug. 5, 1965 



* Bob Dylan & his electric guitar controversy 

* Newport Folk Festival in Rhode Island




The top of page 6 has a heading: "Newport: It's All Right, Ma", a reference to Dylan's transition from folk to rock at the Newport Folk Festival. The writer editorializes on the transition, and noting that all will still be well w... See More  

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$175.00
674380

Neil Armstrong steps on the moon in 1969...

Item #674380

July 21, 1969

WAPAKONETA DAILY NEWS, Ohio, July 21, 1969



* Best issue to have on this historic event ?

* Neil Armstrong's hometown newspaper




A great issue on this significant event as this newspaper is from Neil Armstrong's hometown. Typically issues of this date carried a headline "Man Walks On Moon" but this hometown newspaper personalized the report honoring their local hero with: &q... See More  

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$500.00
678586

Microsoft reveals "WINDOWS" to the world...

Item #678586

November 11, 1983

LOS ANGELES TIMES, November 11, 1983



* Microsoft reveals "WINDOWS" to the world

* View multiple programs simultaneously

* Historic in the world of personal computers




The front page of the Business Section has the historic unveiling of Microsoft's new "WINDOWS" operating system: "Microsoft Joins 'Multiprogram' Product Field", which is continued... See More  

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$250.00
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