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657736

"Cut and Thrust," by Fortunino Matania...

Item #657736

August 19, 1915

Leslie's Weekly, from New York City, dated August 19, 1915.



The front page of this issue is a dramatic, WWI-themed, color illustration: "Cut and Thrust," by the Italian artist Fortunino Matania. This issue also includes "'War and Its Results Shown in Photographs"; "Foreign San Francisco"; "British Women Demand part in War"; "Pictorial Digest ... See More  

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657735
Item #657735

February 11, 1915

Leslie's Weekly, from New York City, dated February 11, 1915.



The front page of this issue is an illustration entitled "Truce of the Storm King," it being a WWI-themed color illustration by George D. Dannenberg. Also included are: "Scenes from the Great War Pictured by Special Artists"; "French and Germans on Two Battle Lines"; "Pictorial Digest of the Wor... See More  

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657734

The Vanderbilt International Cup...

Item #657734

October 22, 1904

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, 22, 1904



* The Vanderbilt International Car Race
* The Tasmanian Dasure


This issue contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day accompanied by text, which include: The Vanderbilt International Cup Contest", "Steel Training Ship "Cumberland", Recently Launched at Boston Navy Yard", "Battleship "Ge
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657733

Early flight... The Curzon Bridge over The Ganges River...

Item #657733

September 26, 1908

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, September 26, 1908  This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations, accompanied by text, of the latest inventions of the day including: "The Aeroplane Flying at a Great Height," "The Construction of the West Aeroplane," "The Narrowing of the Ganges and Construction of the Curzon Bridge," and "Car Fen
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657732

Very early on the motion picture industry...

Item #657732

July 16, 1921

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 16, 1921



The entire ftpg. is an interesting illustration captioned: "Reproducing the Naval Battle of Jutland for the Motion Picture Screen." with a related article within the issue. This is a early pictorial from the infancy of the motion picture industry. For any collection which related to early movies and motion pictures, this is a nice, displaya... See More  

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657731

All Metal Diving Suit...

Item #657731

August 22, 1914

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, August 22, 1914 



The front cover of the issue is entitled "A Week's Rations for the German Army". Within the issue is "An All Metal Diving Suit"; "this Month's Total Eclipse of the Sun"; "Glimpses of the European Fighting Machinery Now in Action"; "Russia's Giant War Flyers"  and many more art... See More  

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657730

First attempt to fly across the English Channel... Baseball at night...

Item #657730

July 31, 1909

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 31, 1909



* First attempt to fly across the English Channel

* Early airplane - aviation




The front page has two halfpg. photos: "The First Attempt to Fly Across The English Channel." The top photo shows Hubert Latham in flight above the English Channel, & the other Latham taking off from the cliff at Sangatte, France (see). There is a report i... See More  

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657635

1937 General Erich Ludendorff death...

Item #657635

December 20, 1937

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Dec. 20, 1937



* Erich Ludendorff death (1st report)

* German World War I - WWI general

* Battle of Liege & Tannenberg fame




The front page has a great banner headline: "GEN. VON LUDENDORFF IS DEAD" with subheads. Nice for display. First report coverage continues on page 3 with small photo of Ludendorff. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history... See More  

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657602

Jake Kilrain death... bare knuckle boxer..

Item #657602

December 23, 1937

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, December 23, 1937



* Jake Kilrain death

* Heavyweight boxing

* Bare knuckle era




The front page of section 2 (sports) has one column heading: "JAKE KILRAIN, BARE KNUCKLE VETERAN, DIES" with 2  photos. First report coverage on death of famous bare knuckle boxer, Jake Kilrain. He was best knownfor his 76 round fight with John L. Sullivan, which was the las... See More  

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657597

Pre-Stock Market Crash reports...

Item #657597

October 17, 1929

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 17, 1929



* Stock market crash of 1929 beginning ?

* Pre initial great collapse




The front page has a one column heading: "Stock Selling Wave Washes 2 Billion In Quoted Values Away" (see)

Complete with all 48 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on very high quality newsprint meant for institutional holdings. In great condition as such.... See More  

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657594

John Dillinger gang raids police station...

Item #657594

April 13, 1934

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 13, 1934



* John Dillinger gang raids police station

* Warsaw, Indiana

* Post famous escape from jail (wooden gun)



The front page has a one column heading: "Link Dillinger To New Raid ON Police Station" (see)

Complete with all 40 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on very high quality newsprint meant for institutional holdings. In gre... See More  

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657593

RMS Queen Mary ocean liner maiden voyage...

Item #657593

June 02, 1936

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 2, 1936.



* Cunard liner RMS Queen Mary

* Maiden voyage to America (arrival)




The front page has a one column heading: "Land, Sea, Air Din 'Welcome' to Queen Mary" Photo of the famous ocean liner on the Hudson River. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.

Complete with all 36 pages, this
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657592

1928 Summer Olympics opening ceremonies...

Item #657592

July 29, 1932

CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, July 29, 1928



* 1928 Summer Olympics

* Amsterdam, Netherlands

* Opening ceremonies




The front page has a nice banner headline: "FISTS MAR OLYMPIC OPENING" with subheads. (see) Nice for display.

Complete 1st and 2nd section only with 36 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on very high quality newsprint meant for institutional holdings. In gre... See More  

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657590

Sir Charles Kingsford Smith....

Item #657590

October 20, 1930

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 20, 1930



* Aviator Charles Kingsford Smith

* England to Australia air race

* Record breaking airplane flight




Page 11 has a one column heading: "CUTS RECORD 5 DAYS IN AUSTRALIA FLIGHT" with subheads and photo of Smith. (see) Coverage on his record breaking flight from England to Australia.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4... See More  

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657531

1938 War Admiral wins at Hialeah Park in Florida...

Item #657531

February 20, 1938

CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, section 2 (sports) only, February 20, 1938



* War Admiral's 1st win as a 4 year old

* Hialeah Park Race Track - Florida




Near the bottom of the front page of this section has a two column heading: "War Admiral Wins Hialeah Stake Before Record Crowd" Reporting continues on page 4 with related photo and race chart. First report coverage on War Admiral winn... See More  

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657517

1938 Rodessa, Louisiana tornado...

Item #657517

February 18, 1938

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, February 18, 1938 



* Rodessa, Louisiana tornado

* Caddo County disaster

* Oil boom town wrecked
 



The front page has a great banner headline: "20 DIE IN LOUISIANA TORNADO" with subheads and small related map. Nice for display. First report coverage on the devastating tornado that hit the oil boom town of Rodessa, Louisiana.

Complete with all 32 pa... See More  

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657516

1938 Santa Ana air show disaster...

Item #657516

July 25, 1938

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 25, 1938



* Santa Ana air show disaster

* Bogota, Columbia

* Curtis Hawk II airplane




The front page has a great banner headline: "FLYER FALLS IN CROWD; 34 DIE" with subhead and small related map. Nice for display.

Complete with all 22 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on very high quality newsprint meant for institutional holdings. In ... See More  

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657494

1934 Babes in the Woods murder (Pine Grover Furnace)....

Item #657494

November 26, 1934

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, November 26, 1934



* Babes in the Wood murders

* Pine Grove Furnace Park

* Carlisle, Pennsylvania




The front page has a great banner headline: "SIFT CLEWS IN GIRLS' DEATH" with subhead. Nice for display. Photo of the crime scene in on the back page. (see) Coverage on the ""Babes in the Wood murders" near Carlisle, Pennsylvania.

Complete w... See More  

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657488

Dime builds battleship fund... Marjorie Sterett...

Item #657488

February 04, 1916

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, February 4, 1916  Front page carries an article entitled "Little Girl's Dime May Build A Warship to Guard America" with subtitle "Child, Tired of Funds for Foreigners, Starts One for Own Nation". This is about Marjorie Sterett who started the Marjorie Sterett Battleship Fund Award from her desire to help build the battleships for World War I. Her hand... See More  

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657487

1933 Thomas G. W. Settle balloon flight flop...

Item #657487

August 05, 1933

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, August 5, 1933



* Officer Thomas G. W. Settle

* Century of Progress balloon

* Soldier Field flight failure




The front page has a great banner headline: "BALLOON RISES A  MILE; FALLS" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. A full back page pictorial is also nice for display. Probably only found in this Chicago publication.

Complete with all 24 pages, thi... See More  

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657473

Babe Ruth ends career with the Yankees...

Item #657473

October 01, 1934

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 1, 1934.



* Babe Ruth ends career with New York Yankees

* Hits 3 home runs during practice




The front page of section 2 (sports) has a two column heading: "The Babe Is Through; 10,000 Cheer Slugger in Last Stand" with box scores. Historic report as this was Babe Ruth's very last game played with the Yankees.

Complete with all 34 page
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657470

1934 West Coast waterfront strike...

Item #657470

July 15, 1934

CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, July 15, 1934 



* San Francisco West Coast waterfront strike beginning



The front page has a great banner headline: "ALL FRISCO UNIONS ON STRIKE" with subheads. Nice for display.

Complete 1st section only with all 16 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on very high quality newsprint meant for institutional holdings. In great condition as s... See More  

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657467

Babe Ruth catches a baseball from airplane....

Item #657467

July 23, 1926

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 23, 1926



* Babe Ruth catches baseball from airplane

* New York Yankees - major league baseball




Near the bottom of the front is a two column heading: "Babe Ruth Catches Ball From Airplane; Seventh Attempt Gives Him World's Record" (see) A nice curiosity on Ruth that probably was only reported in a NYC publication. Nice to have in this famous title. Rare... See More  

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657458

Babe Ruth's National League debut in 1935...

Item #657458

April 17, 1935

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 17, 1935 



* Babe Ruth NL debut

* Boston Braves

* MLB baseball




The front page of section 2 (sports) has a one column heading: "Ruth's Homer And Single Win For Braves, 4-2" with small photo of Ruth crossing home plate. This game was notable as it was Babe Ruth's National League debut as member of the Boston Braves. He would account for all ... See More  

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657407

Al Capone's trial would result in eight years in the federal penitentiary...

Item #657407

October 14, 1931

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 14, 1931 



* Al 'Scarface' Capone - gangster - mob boss

* Famous tax evasion trial w/ much testimony

* Best title to be had - very rare as such




The front page has a one column heading regarding the two-week long trial of notorious gangster Al "Scarface" Capone: "DRAMA IN COURT AS U. S. CLOSES CASE ON CAPONE" with subhead. (see)... See More  

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657280

Hitler is endorsed by the polls...

Item #657280

November 13, 1933

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 13, 1933  The banner headline tells the story: "NAZI VOTES SWEEP GERMANY' with a one column head: "Nation Stands Behind Hitler Foreign Policy" "Storm Troops Round Up Electorate".

The article begins: "The most overwhelming election victory in the history of Germany went to the Austrian-born Adolf Hitler yesterday when...96% of the ... See More  

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657274

R-101 British Airship crash...

Item #657274

October 05, 1930

CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, October 5, 1930



* R101 rigid airship disaster



The front page has a great banner headline: "AIRSHIP EXPLODES; 46 KILLED" with subheads. Nice for display. More on page 2 with a few related photos and map. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.

Complete 1st section only with all 26 pages, this is the "rag ... See More  

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657267

1st Masters golf Tournament (day 2)...

Item #657267

March 24, 1934

THE DETROIT NEWS, March 24, 1934



* 1st ever Masters Golf Tournament

* 2nd day results - Bobby Jones

* Augusta, Georgia - Horton Smith




The front page of section 2 (sports) has a nice banner headline: "JONES IN 28TH PLACE; HORTON SMITH LEADS" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. This was day 2 of the very 1st Master's making this a very significant issue for any golf collecto... See More  

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657262

Wiley Post... first person to fly solo around the world...

Item #657262

July 23, 1933

CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, July 23, 1933 



* Aviator Wiley Post - airplane pilot

* First person to fly solo around the world 

* The landing in New York City (1st report)
 



The front page has a great banner headline: "ROUND WORLD; 7 DAYS, 18 HRS." with subheads that include: "POST LANDS IN NEW YORK AFTER RECORD FLIGHT" and more. (see) Nice for display. First re... See More  

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657260

Great Fall River fire of 1928... Hometown of Lizzie Borden...

Item #657260

February 03, 1928

THE OMAHA BEE NEWS, Nebraska, February 3, 1928



* Fall River, Massachusetts fire disaster

* Home of murderess Lizzie Borden




The top of the front page has a nice banner headline: "FIRE RAGES IN HEART OF FALL RIVER" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. First report coverage on the Great Fall River fire of 1928.

Other news of the day. Complete with 18 pages, light toning at the mar... See More  

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657257

Jim Mollison and wife crash plane in 1933...

Item #657257

July 24, 1933

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 24, 1933 



* Jim Mollison and wife crash 

* Scottish aviator - airplanes 




The front page has a nice banner headline: "FLY OCEAN, CRASH NEAR GOAL" with many subheads. (see) Nice for display. Photo on the back page. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.

Complete with all 26 pages, this is t... See More  

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657219

1st College Football All-Star Game In 1934...

Item #657219

September 01, 1934

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 1, 1934



* Chicago College All-Star Game

* Very 1st annual football game

* Chicago Bears NFL team

* Best title to be had (rare)




The front page has a five column headline: "All-Stars Battle Bears to 0-0 Tie" subheads. (see) The front page of section 2 (sports) has a nice banner headline: "COLLEGE SPIRIT STOPS PROS' MARCH ON GOAL" with
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657167

Adele Ritchie murder-suicide... prima donna...

Item #657167

April 25, 1930

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 25, 1930



* Adele Ritchie murder-suicide death

* Prima donna - comic opera singer

* Edwardian musical comedies - vaudeville




The front page has a great banner headline: "ADELE RITCHIE KILLS HOSTAGES" with subheads. Nice for display. Photo of Ritchie is on the back. First report coverage on American prima donna Adele Ritchie committing suicide. Always ni... See More  

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657109

Lindblom High School wins 1938 baseball title...

Item #657109

June 14, 1938

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 14, 1938



* Robert Lindblom Math & Science Academy

* Wins High School baseball championship




The front page of section 2 (sports) has a banner headline: "LINDBLOM WINS HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL TITLE" with subheads and box scores. Nice for display. Only can be found in a Chicago publication.

Complete with all 26 pages, this is the "rag edition" ... See More  

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657093

Mahatma Gandhi jail release...

Item #657093

January 26, 1931

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, January 26, 1931 



* Mahatma Gandhi jail release



The front page has a five column headline: "Britain Orders Freedom for Gandhi" with subheads and small photo of Gandhi. Another photo on the back page. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.

Complete with all 32 pages, this is the "rag edition&qu... See More  

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657061

MacArthur: "I shall return"...

Item #657061

March 21, 1942

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 21, 1942 



* General Douglas MacArthur

* "I Shall Return" quote as 1st reported

* World War II Philippines




One of the front page headlines reads: "Australia Gives MacArthur Wild Welcome" after his departure from the Philippines, with the first column head: "General Vows To Do His Best; Throng Cheers"

The report is from an inte... See More  

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657031

Douglas Corrigan famous flight in 1938...

Item #657031

July 18, 1938

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Penn., July 18, 1938.

 

* Douglas 'Wrong Way' Corrigan famous flight

* New York to Ireland - Unintentional ?




The top of the front page has three column headline: "'MISSING' FLIER LANDS SINGLE-MOTORED PLANE AT IRISH AIRPORT TODAY'" with subheads. (see) Much more on the following pages with a few wire photos. Loads of text h
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657027

Chicago gangland war in full swing...

Item #657027

May 19, 1930

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 19, 1930



* Chicago gangland wars

* Al 'Scarface' Capone era

* Prohibition & great depression

* Best title to be had - rare as such




The front page has a great banner headline concerning the gangland wars in Chicago that reads: "TRAPPED AS HE SETS BOMB" with subheads. Nice for display. Two related photos are on the back page. (see)

When it c... See More  

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656979

The assassination of Louis 'Two Gun' Alterie...

Item #656979

July 19, 1935

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 19, 1935



* Louis 'Two Gun' Alterie death (1st report)

* Chicago gangland war -gangsters

* Best title to be had - rare as such




The front page has a great banner headline: "KILL ALTERIE IN LABOR FEUD" with subheads. Nice for display. More on the following page with related photos and diagram. More related photos are on the back page. When i... See More  

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656966

Lou Gehrig's last career home run in 1939....

Item #656966

April 14, 1939

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 14, 1939



* Lou Gehrig's very last home run

* New York Yankees - MLB Baseball

* Before illness that shortened career



The top of page 31 has a one column heading: "DODGERS MAKE YANKEES DAFFY; WIN 4TH IN ROW" with subhead: "Gehrig Gets Four Hits in 14 to 12 Defeat" and small photo of Gehrig. First report coverage on the exhibition game just... See More  

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656951

Max Schmeling Wins Over Jack Sharkey In 1930...

Item #656951

June 13, 1930

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUINE, June 13, 1930 



* Max Schmeling vs. Jack Sharkey

* Heavyweight boxing championship

* Famous foul - hit below the belt




The front page has a great banner headline: "SCHMELING WINS ON A FOUL" with subheads. Nice for display. Unusual for such a nice sports headline to be on the front page.

The front page of section 2 (sports) also has a nice banner headli... See More  

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656950

Jake Lingle assassination...

Item #656950

June 10, 1930

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 10, 1930



* Jake Lingle assassination (1st report)

* Chicago Tribune reporter

* Al 'Scarface Capone - Gangsters

* Best title to be had (very rare as such)




The front page has a great banner headline: "OFFER $30,000 FOR ASSASSIN" with subheads that include: "GUNMAN SLAYS ALFRED LINGLE IN I. C. SUBWAY" Nice for display. Lengthy first report ... See More  

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656947
Item #656947

June 08, 1930

CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, June 8, 1930



* Eugene "Red" McLaughlin's last swim

* Gangster - mobster - "Slaughter Week"




The front page has a five column headline: "'Red' McLaughlin Found Murdered" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues on page 4 with 3 related photos. When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activities... See More  

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656946

Amelia Earhart lost in 1937...

Item #656946

July 18, 1937

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 18 1937.

 

* Amelia Earhart famous disappearance

* Lost over the Pacific Ocean


* Search ending - dead ?



The top of page 2 has a one column heading: "NAVY HUNT FOR AMELIA EARHART TO END TONIGHT" with subhead. (see) She went missing over two weeks earlier. The search would officially end on this day. Always nice to have notable events in history repo... See More  

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656939

New York's Governor Cary & Mayor Koch...

Item #656939

January 10, 1978

THE TRIB, New York, NY, January 10, 1978



The headline on the front page of this issue reads: "That State Tax Cut to be Pared Down," which also includes a large photograph of "The 'Peacemakers" - Governor Cary and Mayor Koch.



This issue is in good condition and is complete in approximately 72 pages.

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$24.00
656938

JFK slain by assassin...

Item #656938

November 22, 1963

PRESS-TELEGRAM EXTRA, Long Beach, California, November 22, 1963  Reporting from the day of the tragedy. The front page features a banner headline: "PRESIDENT KENNEDY SLAIN ASSASSIN!" with a subhead "Texas Governor Also Cut Down in Dallas Tragedy". This issue features a single photo of President and Mrs. Kennedy as they were being greeted upon their arrival at the Internati... See More  

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656936

Full-page Mogul Cigarettes and Victor Talking Machine Co.ads...

Item #656936

May 06, 1915

LESLIE'S WEEKLY ILLUSTRATED, New York City, New York, May 6, 1915



* Mogul Egyptian Cigar ad



The front page of this issue has a color illustration titled "Dispatches from the Front" by E. Flohri. One the back of this page, there are two half page ads for Mogul Egyptian Cigarettes.



There is a full page illustration of "Devoted Dog Defends His Ruined Home" by E. Mata... See More  

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656934

Jamaica Bay... Time Recorder for Flying Machines...

Item #656934

July 02, 1910

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, NY, July 2, 1910  The issue contains a full front page illustration: "The Jamaica Bay Improvement," which shows an aerial view of Jamaica Bay - with Rockaway Beach in the foreground & Manhattan in the distant background. An inside page has a related article.

Also present is a full page report with four photos: "An Electric Time Recorder For F... See More  

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$28.00
656909

Internment of the Aliens...

Item #656909

December 19, 1941

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 19, 1941  Page 52 carries a report "Aliens to Be Held in Southwest" as well as an additional article "100 Aliens on Coast Sent to Montana" with subheads "Those Held as 'Dangerous' Go From San Francisco Area to Camp at Missoula", "One a Magnesium Expert", "Detention of Hansgirg May Shut Down Los Altos Plant - Ols... See More  

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$55.00
656908

West Jersey and Seashore Railroad...

Item #656908

November 10, 1906

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, November 10, 1906



The prime feature of this issue are the images related to the West Jersey and Seashore Railroad, which include a map of the electrified portion, the motor cars, and the power house.  Additional images and ads are prevalent throughout.



Complete in 16 pages, very nice condition. Front page does have a library stamp in the upper m... See More  

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