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Protest against a Sunday newspaper...
Item #667974
January 01, 1909
THE HOLIDAY POSTER, Brooklyn, New York, January 1, 1909 Apparently just a "one off" issue done by the Magnet Publishing Company, with some quaint, local items and many advertisements. Seemingly done on an amateur press.
An interesting ftpg. item: "Oppose Sunday News - Baltimore Committee Against Proposed Evening Paper" which includes: "...a committee of prominent cl... See More
"Henry Farman flew 150 miles in 4 hours, 17 minutes and 35 seconds"... Charles Darwin...
Item #672537
November 20, 1909
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, November. 20, 1909
The full front page illustration shows the biplane in which Henry Farman flew 150 miles in 4 hours, 17 minutes and 35 seconds. Additionally, there is a full 2 page spread inside including both articles and images(see images). This issue also includes an article titled, "Charles Darwin and Mendelism ... Evolution Past and Pre... See More
Airplane flight record photos & more...
Item #671715
September 09, 1911
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, September 9, 1911 Full page. photo: " Atwood in the Aeroplane in which he flew from St. Louis to Chicago and afterward from Chicago to New York." Report inside with two photos: "Atwood and His St. Louis-New York Flight" & another report: "Scientific Developments in Aerial Navigation".
This is complete in 16 pages and is in ver... See More
Prepping for launching the "Akron"... Antarctic Expeditions...
Item #671700
November 11, 1911
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN magazine from New York, dated Nov. 11, 1911 An inside page has: "Preparations for Launching the 'Akron' for Its Trial Trip--Preliminaries for a More Complete Test", which includes a photo. Quite early for dirigibles. The front page has: "Antarctic Expeditions, Past and Present", which continues on an inside page. Other coverage includes: "... See More
Great automobile issue...
Item #671708
January 06, 1912
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 6, 1912 This issue contains the following prints, articles and/or ads: "The Selection of a Motor Truck", "The Riding Qualities of a Cart", "Making the Starting Crank Obsolete", "A Fertile Field for Inventors - Opportunities Offered by the Automobile Industry", "Gasoline in War", "The Pleasure Boat&#... See More
Horse racing magazine from Lexington, Kentucky...
Item #646999
THE THOROUGHBRED RECORD, Lexington, Kentucky, 1913 As the title would suggest this magazine is focused on horse racing, and the masthead notes: "A Weekly Thoroughbred Journal Published by the Thoroughbred Record Company".The ftpg. has a horse racing-related photo with a great wealth of text inside on the horse racing. Many horse racing advertisements as well.
Complete in 1... See More
A record of the construction of the Panama Canal...
Item #649251
January 01, 1914
CANAL RECORD, Ancon, Canal Zone, 1914 This small-size periodical from the Isthmus of Panama is an interesting newspaper published by the "Isthmian Canal Commission", given free of charge to employees of the Commission & the Panama Railroad Company. It lasted for several years documenting the construction of the Panama Canal, considered one of the finest engineering achiev... See More
Inventions, patents, and more... From the early 1900's...
Item #649215
(10) SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York A lot of ten issues from 1900 - 1915. Not a "supplement" of the regular issue, but rather a separate stand-alone title which got its start to report on the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. Nice condition with a wealth of illustrations and photos throughout.
This item is not eligible for free shipping.
Red Sox win the 1915 World Series...
Item #670255
October 13, 1915
FITCHBURG DAILY SENTINEL, Massachusetts, Oct. 13, 1915 A nice banner headline announces that the Boston Red Sox defeated the Philadelphia Phillies to win the 1915 World Series: "RED SOX WIN 5-4; TAKE SERIES" with the first column containing he box score of the final game.
The front page coverage also includes an inning-by-inning account of the game. There is additional reporting o... See More
The late Aaron Molineaux Hewlett... Fists for rent...
Item #672872
February 13, 1916
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 13, 1916
* Mentions of the late Aaron Molineaux Hewlett - first black instructor at Harvard - giving boxing lessons for rent
* WWI coverage
This issue has content related to the late Aaron Molineaux Hewlett (the first black instructor at Harvard). The coverage is found on page 14, column 5: "FISTS AS RENT".
WWI coverage is located beginning on t... See More
The late Aaron Molineaux Hewlett...
Item #672875
February 23, 1916
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 23, 1916
* The late Aaron Molineaux Hewlett - first black instructor at Harvard.
* WWI coverage on front page.
This issue has content related to the late Aaron Molineaux Hewlett (the first black instructor at Harvard). The coverage is found on page 12 (column 7) and is a letter to the editor by Aaron Molineaux Hewlett's son reprimanding the paper for the way... See More
U.S. breaks relations with Germany in 1917...
Item #672498
February 28, 1917
THE ASHEVILLE CITIZEN, North Carolina, February 28, 1917
* United States close to World War I
* President Woodrow Wilson
The front page has a nice banner headline: "NOW UP TO CONGRESS" with many subheads. (see) Coverage on the official break of diplomatic relations between United States and Germany.
Other news day. Complete with 10 pages, light toning, tiny library label (see), g... See More
The beginning of the U.S. Navy's relationship with San Diego...
Item #670601
May 01, 1917
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, May 1, 1917 A terrific and very displayable issue on the founding era of the United States Navy's relationship with San Diego, one which has grown tremendously ever since 1917 to become the home port of the Pacific Fleet, a base composed of 13 piers, with over 24,000 military personnel and over 10,000 civilian workers. The U.S. Navy remains a... See More
By and for brewery and soft drink workers...
Item #649248
BREWERY & SOFT DRINK WORKERS' JOURNAL, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1918 An interesting folio size newspaper for members of the: "International Union of United Brewery & Soft Drink Workers" from just a year before Prohibition. Two of the inside pages are in German. An interesting newspaper for display in a home bar, etc.Four pages, lightly toned, some minor margin tears, small b... See More
Investigating the 1919 'Black Sox' scandal, and plans for fixing the 1920 Series also...
Item #670248
September 30, 1920
THE KANSAS CITY JOURNAL, Missouri, Sept. 30, 1920 The top of the front page has a photo of: "Men Who Bared Baseball Gambling Conspiracy".
The ftpg. also has: "Jury Summons Brooklyn Players In Alleged 1920 World Series Plot" with related subheads (see photos). Interesting that, as the report notes: "While a Chicago grand jury was investigating charges that the 1919 w... See More
First woman to serve in the U.S. Senate...
Item #672976
November 22, 1922
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 22, 1922 The first column of page 10 has a report in the first woman taking the oath of office as a Senator - Mrs. W. H. Felton of Georgia. Quite historic.
Note: Although notable being the first woman to serve in the Senate, the honor was mostly ceremonial as she served but one day. Rebecca Latimer Felton was the most prominent woman in Georgia in the Progressive Era.... See More
Death of President Warren Harding...
Item #670959
August 03, 1923
THE SAN BERNARDINO SUN, California, Aug. 3, 1923 The front page has a very large & bold banner headline: "HARDING DIES" with related subheads. Also a ftpg. photo of him headed: "Answers Death Call".
The complete first section (of 2) with pages 1-8. Worn at the central fold with some perforation and chipping loss, some archival mends at the fold & at inside pages.... See More
Charles Lindbergh's ticker tape parade...
Item #671053
June 14, 1927
OMAHA EVENING BEE & OMAHA DAILY NEWS, June 14, 1927 The front page has a banner headline: "WEATHER STOPS 'LINDY'S' FLYING TO CAPITAL" with subheads and a photo of the New York ticker-tape parade for Charles Lindbergh headed "When 'Lindy' Came Home".
Complete in 18 pages, good condition.
Odd-ball political newspaper attacking Robert Shuler...
Item #671084
May 12, 1928
COAST REPORTER-- EXTRA!, Los Angeles, May 12, 1928 This is the vol. 1 number 1 issue of a seemingly odd-ball weekly newspaper from Los Angeles, mostly dealing with political issues. This issue deals almost exclusively being very critical of famed Robert Shuler, also known as "Fighting Bob".
He was an American evangelist and political figure. His radio broadcasts from his Southern ... See More
Amelia Earhart attempts to become the first woman to fly the Atlantic...
Item #671098
June 06, 1928
THE WORLD, New York, June 6, 1928 The ftpg. begins with a two column head: "Miss Earhart Plans Atlantic Hop To-Day If the Wind Changes" with several subheads including: "Attempt May Be Made For A Distance Record". Also a photo of: "Wilmer Stultz", the pilot.
After weather & other complications Earhart would fly the Atlantic on June 17 becoming the first wom... See More
Prohibition upheld by the Supreme Court...
Item #673001
February 24, 1931
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, February 24, 1931
* The 19th Amendment deemed valid
* Supreme Courts upholds Prohibition
The front page has a 4-column, 2-line heading: "SUPREME COURT HOLDS 18TH AMENDMENT VALID", with considerable supporting text. Yet again the Supreme Court fended off another challenge to the validity of Prohibition. The 19th Amendment would eventually... See More
1932 Winter Olympics opening... Lake Placid...
Item #672429
February 05, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 5, 1932
* Winter Olympics open in Lake Placid, New York
This 44 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 26: "Shea and Jaffee Win Speed Skating Titles as Olympic Winter Games Start" with many subheads and related photos including a photo of the Canada hockey team (see photos).
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout.... See More
Hitler runs for the Presidency...
Item #672430
February 23, 1932
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, February 23, 1932
* Adolph Hitler runs for president (1st report)
* The beginning of his rise to power
* Platform: banishment of all Jews
This 22 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "HITLER TO RUN FOR PRESIDENT", "Leads Nazis Against Von Hindenburg" with smaller subheads that include: "Hitler Pl... See More
Lindbergh baby is kidnapped...
Item #672517
March 02, 1932
(2) TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, March 2 & 3, 1932
* 2 issue set - 1st & 2nd day reporting
* Charles Lindbergh, Jr.
* Baby kidnapping (1st report) - "Crime of the Century"
This kidnapping would become known as the 'crime of the (20th) century', mostly due to the popularity of the father who had made one of the most historic flights in aviation history just a few years e... See More
Death of Florenz Ziegfeld...
Item #672446
July 23, 1932
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, July 23, 1932
* Broadway producer Florenz Ziegfeld death
* Impresario - Show Boat
This 24 page newspaper has a nice 7 column headlines on the front page: "FLO ZIEGFELD, FAMED SHOWMAN, DIES" with subheads. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Good condition.
source: wikipedia: Florenz Ziegfeld Jr. (March
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* Broadway producer Florenz Ziegfeld death
* Impresario - Show Boat
This 24 page newspaper has a nice 7 column headlines on the front page: "FLO ZIEGFELD, FAMED SHOWMAN, DIES" with subheads. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Good condition.
source: wikipedia: Florenz Ziegfeld Jr. (March
Wiley Post's sets record as first solo around-the-world pilot...
Item #670989
July 23, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 23, 1933 The front page has a 4 column headline: "POST ARRIVES SAFELY IN NEW YORK, CIRCLING WORLD IN 7 DAYS, 19 HOURS; MOLLISONS ARE FLYING THE ATLANTIC" with many subheads and related photo. More on this on pages 2 & 3 (see).
This is a complete issue in 70+ pages with usual browning, otherwise in good condition. See photos for details and the web for ... See More
Wiley Post's sets record as first solo around-the-world pilot...
Item #670990
July 23, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 23, 1933 The front page has a 4 column headline: "POST ARRIVES SAFELY IN NEW YORK, CIRCLING WORLD IN 7 DAYS, 19 HOURS; MOLLISONS ARE FLYING THE ATLANTIC" with many subheads and related photo. More on this on pages 2 & 3.
This is the "rag" edition, printed on very high quality paper meant for institutional holdings. See photos for details and ... See More
Dillinger Gang robs a Chicago bank: reported in a Chicago newspaper...
Item #667992
December 14, 1933
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Dec. 14, 1933 The front page has a great banner headline: "7 SEIZE BANK; LOOT VAULTS" with subheads. Nice for display with related photos are on the back page.
This was the work of the John Dillinger Gang while he & fellow gangsters were in the midst of the Mid-Western crime spree.
Much detail on the robbery with a subhead; "Bandits Crack Cas... See More
The dust bowl storm of 1934...
Item #670998
May 12, 1934
NEW YORK TIMES, May 12, 1934 The front page begins with one column heads: "HUGE DUST CLOUD, BLOWN 1,500 MILES, DIMS CITY 5 HOURS" "Soil, Loosened by Drought in West, Hovers High in Air--Belt 1,800 Miles Wide" "Weigh 300,000,000 Tons" and more. Additional related coverage with photos on page 8.
Wikipedia notes that on May 11, 1934, a strong two-day dust storm re... See More
The King of England dies...
Item #670966
January 21, 1936
LOS ANGELES EXAMINER--EXTRA, Jan. 21, 1936 The banner headlines announce: "KING GEORGE DIES!" "Sudden Illness Fatal to English Monarch" with photos of the deceased King George V, and the future King Edward VIII.
Only 8 pages of the first of two sections, otherwise good condition.
Great issue on the Battle of Britain...
Item #671095
August 15, 1940
LOS ANGELES HERALD EXPRESS--4th WAR EXTRA, Aug. 15, 1940 A dramatic banner headline announces: "BATTLE OVER LONDON; THOUSANDS OF PLANES IN SUPER-BLITZKRIEG" with related subheads.
This was the historic Battle of Britain, when London was assaulted by the German Luftwaffe for several months.
The complete section 1 (of 2) with pages 1-24, nice condition. ... See More
50 issues with World War II content...
Item #649270
(50) WORLD WAR II -- A lot of fifty issues each with front page war headlines. Folio-size; nice for resale or for someone wishing to begin a collection. The issues may have edge tears and/or a rough left spine, but they are nice for framing and do not have loss of text.
This item is not eligible for free shipping.
Paranoia concerning Japanese residents following Pearl Harbor...
Item #670886
February 22, 1942
SUNDAY LEADER--EXTRA, San Ysidro--Tijuana, California, Feb. 22, 1942 In the paranoia following the bombing of Pearl Harbor, this issue sports a headline likely not to be found outside of Southern California: "CHULA VISTA JAPS SEIZED BY AGENTS" with the text beginning: "Thirty-five 'highly nationalistics' were arrested in San Diego county last nite by federal & mili... See More
Flag salute no longer mandatory...
Item #671049
June 15, 1943
NEW YORK TIMES, June 15, 1943 The front page has a one column heading: "SUPREME COURT ENDS COMPULSION OF FLAG SALUTE" with subheads.
This historic ruling stated that reciting the Pledge of Allegiance was not mandatory in schools, driven by a challenge by the Jehovah's Witnesses.
Complete in 42 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on high quality newsprint meant ... See More
A World War II newspaper from the Navy Yard...
Item #649240
January 01, 1944
BEACON, Philadelphia Navy Yard, 1944 A military paper produced at the Navy Yard, which was a major site for not only the building of new warships but also the repair of vessels damaged in the war. As would be expected there is a great wealth of war-related content, with an emphasis of naval items.
Eight pages, 10 1/2 by 16 pages, printed on high quality paper, nice condition. The photos sho... See More
Gen. George S. Patton... Battle of the Bulge prelude...
Item #672341
December 29, 1944
LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 29, 1944
* General George S. Patton
* U.S. First & Third Army - WWII
* Battle of the Bulge - Belgium
The front page has a nice banner headline: "NAZIS NEAR MEUSE CIRCLED BY YANKS" with subhead and photo of General Patton. (see)
Incomplete issue containing the first 4 pages only, loose at the spine, light toning at the folds, nice for d... See More
One of the most dramatic headlines of World War II...
Item #670965
August 10, 1945
LOS ANGELES EXAMINER, California, Aug. 10, 1945 The front page features one of the largest, boldest, and most dramatic headlines of World War II with: "JAPS BEG TO QUIT ! " and various related subheads.
The complete first section (of 2) with pages 1-12, nice, displayable condition.
The Japanese surrender ending World War II...
Item #670962
August 14, 1945
LOS ANGELES EXAMINER, August 14, 1945 The front page has a nice banner headline that reads: "Tokyo Radio Says: JAPS SURRENDER" dropped out of a black box, with various related subheads. Nice for display.
Complete with 22 pages, light toning, a little margin wear, nice condition.
Japan accepts terms for surrender...
Item #670964
August 14, 1945
THE CLEVELAND PRESS, Ohio, Aug. 14, 1945 The banner headline announces: "JAPAN ACCEPTS" with another banner head: "Yields to Our Terms, Tokyo Reports; Long Cipher Message on Way to Us" with much more related text on the ftpg. The two photos are of Gen. Douglas MacArthur and Admiral Chester Nimitz.
A wealth of fine photos and related reports on pages 2, 3 & 4.
Comple... See More
Military newspaper printed in the jungles of New Guinea...
Item #649247
October 06, 1945
GUINEA GOLD, "Australian Edition", Oct. 6, 1945 On November 19, 1942, Australian and U.S. troops fighting Japanese invaders in the New Guinea jungle read the first issue of "Guinea Gold", a unique four-page Australian army newspaper which day after day thereafter published a record number of world scoops. It was able to do so because U.S. General Douglas MacArthur, Sup
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Jackie Robinson's first Major League game...
Item #671919
April 12, 1947
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, April 12, 1947 Page 5 has a report headed: "Robinson Drives In Three Runs, But Is Hitless" which begins: "Jackie Robinson's debut in a major league uniform wasn't as suspicious as his initial appearance in organized baseball last year but the negro infielder of the Brooklyn Dodgers handled himself as well as could be expected...... See More
Arab-Israeli War begins...
Item #670865
May 16, 1948
NEW YORK POST & THE HOME NEWS, May 16, 1948 The front page is mostly taken up with the headline "BOMB TEL AVIV TWICE" with the report on pages 2 & 3.
This is the day after the historic announcement of the formal creation of the new state of Israel.
The complete 68 page issue including 16 pages of (mostly) color comics, tabloid size, some pages inside have tears, lib... See More
End of the Korean War...
Item #670995
July 27, 1953
LOS ANGELES EXAMINER--EXTRA, July 27, 1953 Above the masthead is a bold banner headline dropped out of a black box announcing: "TRUCE SIGNED ! " with a related subhead: "3 Years Firing to End at 6 a.m." which announces the end of the Korean War. The ftpg. has a related photo of General Mark Clark. A key issue for any collection of American end-of-war reports.
The complet... See More
End of the Korean War...
Item #670996
July 27, 1953
LOS ANGELES EXAMINER--EXTRA, July 27, 1953 Above the masthead is a bold banner headline dropped out of a black box announcing: "TRUCE SIGNED ! " with a related subhead: "3 Years Firing to End at 6 a.m." which announces the end of the Korean War. The ftpg. has a related photo of General Mark Clark. A key issue for any collection of American end-of-war reports.
The complet... See More
End of the Korean War...
Item #670997
July 27, 1953
LOS ANGELES EXAMINER--EXTRA, July 27, 1953 Above the masthead is a bold banner headline dropped out of a black box announcing: "TRUCE SIGNED ! " with a related subhead: "3 Years Firing to End at 6 a.m." which announces the end of the Korean War. The ftpg. has a related photo of General Mark Clark. A key issue for any collection of American end-of-war reports.
The complet... See More
John F. Kennedy is elected President...
Item #672542
November 09, 1960
THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC, Phoenix, November 9, 1960
* John F. Kennedy JFK elected president
The front page has a nice banner headline: "SEN. KENNEDY WINS" with photos of both John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson. A displayable issue of an event seldom saved at the time prior to his assassination.
Incomplete issue containing 8 pages (1-4, 9-12), in good condition. Would be great... See More
John F. Kennedy assassinated...
Item #649230
November 22, 1963
ORLANDO EVENING STAR--EXTRA, Florida, November 22, 1963 Certainly to go down in history as one of the more memorable events of the 20th century, this newspaper has a bold banner headline proclaiming the tragedy: "PRESIDENT SLAIN" with the subhead reading: "Suspect Seized After Cop Shot".
All the text on the ftpg. deals with the Kennedy assassination & also includes a... See More
Kennedy assassinated: same day report...
Item #670963
November 22, 1963
HERALD EXAMINER--EXTRA, Los Angeles, Nov. 22, 1963 Bold headline above the masthead: "KENNEDY SLAIN" and also: "Assassinated in Dallas; Johnson Is President" with the related text taking the remainder of the front page along with 3 photos.
The complete first section (of 4) with pages 1-24, minor toning to the central fold, very nice condition.... See More
First report on John F. Kennedy's assassination... In a Dallas newspaper...
Item #671035
November 22, 1963
THE DALLAS TIMES HERALD, Texas, November 22, 1963 Serious collectors always try to obtain historic newspapers from the city where the event happened. For JFK's assassination that would be a Dallas newspaper.
Of the two newspapers which published in Dallas in 1963 only the TIMES HERALD reported the assassination on the same day it happened--November 22--and only in their 2nd and 3rd edit... See More
One of the best Kennedy assassination newspapers to be had...
Item #649296
November 23, 1963
THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Nov. 23, 1963 A quite rare & extremely desirable newspaper with a first report on John F. Kennedy's assassination, from the city where it happened.
The two line bold banner headline proclaims: "KENNEDY SLAIN ON DALLAS STREET" with subhead: "Johnson Becomes President", plus a rather large photo of "John F. Kennedy" and a smal
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The two line bold banner headline proclaims: "KENNEDY SLAIN ON DALLAS STREET" with subhead: "Johnson Becomes President", plus a rather large photo of "John F. Kennedy" and a smal
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