Historic Newspapers: The 20th Century

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 3, 1987

• Penn State Nittany Lions wins title
• NCAA college football championship
• Fiesta Bowl vs. Miami Hurricanes

The front page of the sport's section has a banner headline: "Penn State Picks Off Miami, 14-10" with subhead: "Testaverde Intercepted Five Times" and two related photos to the game ending interception by Pete Giftopoulos. First report coverage continues inside with a few more photos, one showing Joe Paterno. This was probably the most memorable win in Penn

LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 22, 1994

• Best "Schindler's List" at the Oscar's publication
• Director Steven Spielberg - Actor Liam Neeson
• Wins 7 Academy Awards including Best Picture

The front page has a heading that reads: "'Schindler's List' Brings Triumph for Spielberg" with subhead and related photo. (see images) Lengthy coverage in the "calendar section" as well. And this section has a full page advertisement for the film.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no

NEW YORK POST, Oct. 8, 1941

• Operation Barbarossa - German invasion of Russia
• Battles for Moscow - Soviet Union

The front page has a banner headline: "130 MILES FROM MOSCOW" with with lead-in: "Reds Hold Nazis Firm" (see images) Nice for display.
Complete with all 22 pages, some small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.

Background: On October 8, 1941, during the climax of Operation Typhoon—the central thrust of Germany’s overarching invasion of the Soviet Union (Operation

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., Aug. 17, 1940

• Battle of Britain - Adlertag (Eagle Attack)
• German Luftwaffe vs. British Royal Air Force
• World War II - WWII

The front page has a nice banner headline: "NAZI PLANES BLAST LONDON'S SUBURBS AND INDUSTRIAL AREAS ALONG THAMES" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display.
Complete with all 16 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally nice.

Background: On August 17, 1940, during the height of the Battle of Britain's Adlertag (Eagle Attack)

THE NEW YORK TIMES (magazine section only), March 10, 1946

• Winston Churchill - Iron Curtain of Soviet Union

The front page has a photo of Winston Churchill giving the peace sign. 
And beginning on page 7 is a essay by Arthur Koestler regarding the Iron Curtain of the Soviet Union at the very beginning of the cold war era. 
Complete magazine section only, tabloid size, rag edition in nice condition.

Background: This issue of The New York Times Magazine from March 10, 1946, holds exceptional

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 9, 1987 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day premiere of  "NO WAY OUT" starring Kevin Costner & Gene Hackman on one of the pages. (see images).
In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct theatrical

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 16, 1928

• D-LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin German airship
• 1st Intercontinental flight ends in success
• Atlantic Ocean to Lakehurst, New Jersey

The front page has a nice banner headline: "AIRSHIP DOCKS; COMING HERE" with subheads that include: "ZEPPELIN ENDS SEA ADVENTURE AT LAKEHURST and more. More on pages 2 & 3. And the back page has six related photos. (see images)
Complete with all 48 pages, rag edition, a little spine wear, nice condition.

Background: On October 15, 1928,

THE BOSTON POST, January 2, 1943

• Rose Bowl: Georgia Bulldogs vs. UCLA Bruins
• Orange Bowl: Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Boston College
• Sugar Bowl: Tennessee Volunteers vs. Tulsa
• Cotton Bowl: Texas Longhorns vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

The top of the front page has a four column headline: "ALABAMA TRIUMPHS, 37 TO 21, OVER PLUCKY BOSTON COLLEGE" with subhead and photo. (see images) Also coverage on the Rose, Cotton and Sugar Bowl games in the sport's section.
Complete with 12 pages, good condition.

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. Aug. 18, 1966

• Willie Mays hits his 535th home run
• San Francisco Giants at Candlestick
• Moves behind Babe Ruth in record books

The top of page 46 has a three column heading: "Mays Socks 535th Homer To Surpass Foxx as Giants Rally To Nudge Cards, 4-3" with 2 related photos and box scores. (see images)
Complete with all 60 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.

Background: On August 17, 1966, San Francisco Giants legend Willie Mays hit his 535th career home

NEW YORK POST, October 8, 1940

• Cincinnati Reds wins championship
• World Series of baseball (game 7)

The front page has a banner headline: "REDS WIN, 2-1, TO TAKE SERIES" with subheads & box scores. (see images) Nice for display. More in the sport's section. 
Complete with all 20 pages, light toning at the margins, small binding holes along the spine, generally very nice.

Background: On October 8, 1940, the Cincinnati Reds captured their second World Series title by defeating the Detroit Tigers

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass. Aug. 26, 1940

• Battle of Britain aerial fight
• Royal Air Force - Fleet Air Arm
• Nazi Germany - German Luftwaffe

The front page has a banner headline: "TERRIFIC AIR BATTLES RAGING OVER BRITAIN" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display. 
Complete with all 8 pages, light toning at the margins, good condition.

Background: On August 26, 1940, during the height of the Battle of Britain, the German Luftwaffe unleashed heavy aerial bombardments targeting RAF Fighter

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 22, 1944

• Jewish Holocaust becoming known for the 1st time
• Nazi-occupied Europe exterminations

Page 5 has one column headings: "NAZIS BAR RESCUE OF 1,350 ORPHANS" "Refuse Safe-Conduct for Ship to Carry Jews Whose Parents Were Murdered in Balkans". (see images)
Complete with all 34 pages, rag edition in nice condition.

Background: The May 22, 1944 diplomatic and intelligence communications from Bucharest detailed the critical plight of nearly 2,000 Jewish orphans—survivors

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 8, 1943

• Jewish Holocaust becoming reality to the public
• Nazi-occupied Austria exterminations

The top of page 6 has one column headings that include: "GERMANS WIPE OUT JEWS IN AUSTRIA" "Almost All the Original 200,000 Have Been Killed or Sent to Eastern Ghettos" "All Prisons Are Jammed" and more. (see images) 
Complete with all  pages, rag edition in nice condition.

Background: On November 7, 1943, reports originating from London and disseminated to international

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 18, 1985 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day premiere of  "TEEN WOLF" starring Michael J. Fox on one of the pages. (see images).
In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct theatrical promotional

ROTOGRAVURE PHOTO SECTION only of The New York Times, June 2, 1935

• Early Robert Pershing Wadlow
• Alton, Illinois Giant (17 years old)
• Tallest man ever recorded in the World

The back page of this section has 2 photos with text showing a young Robert Wadlow at his home in Alton, Illinois. The one photo shows him with his family. (see images) He would grow another 9 inches. 
Complete rotogravure section only with all 8 pages, rag edition, tiny binding holes along the spine, small piece torn away at

THE EVENING BULLETIN, June 5, 1968

• Robert F. Kennedy shot
• Sirhan Bishara Sirhan

The front page has a banner headline: "Robert F. Kennedy Is Shot in Brain; Six Doctors Fight to Save His Life" with subheads and three related photos. (see images) More inside. 
Robert Kennedy was still alive at the tie this edition went to press.
Complete 1st section only with 20 pages, good condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 14, 1990 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf) featuring a collectible print advertisement for a upcoming live performance by "ZZ TOP" at the Great Western Forum on one of the four pages.

In addition to the feature concert ad, which captures the era's unique promotional graphic design and typography, the surrounding pages provide a fascinating cultural

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 14, 1941

• Nazi propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels
• Speech with "10 Commandments" against Jews
• Important step in the Jewish Holocaust disaster
• Includes "Star of David" yellow badge rules

The top of page 11 has a one column heading: "GOEBBELS SPURS ABUSE FOR JEWS" with subheads. This report contains the "Ten Commandments" against the Jews in Nazi Germany. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the

CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, September 29, 1935

• re. John Dillinger's assassination
• Anna Sage - Ana Cumpănaș
• "Woman in Red" deportation

The front page has a one column heading: "U.S. to Deport Dillinger Case Woman in Red"with subheads. A photo of her with her son is on the back page with heading. (see images)
 When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activities born out of the Prohibition and Great Depression eras, no city is more in the forefront of our minds than Chicago - and

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 27, 1935

• German ocean liner SS Bremen incident
• Anti-fascist protesters storm ship
• Nazi flag is torn down and disposed of

Page 3 a one column heading: "2,000 Reds Tear German Flag Off Ship At New York" (see image)  
Complete with all 22 pages, rag edition in very nice condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.

Background: On July 26, 1935, the SS Bremen incident ignited a diplomatic firestorm when a group of anti-fascist protesters, led by communist seaman

NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, November 13, 1941

• Abe Reles death - Murder Inc. hitman
• "The Canary Who Could Sing, But Couldn't Fly."
• Gambino Crime family - Albert Anastasia informant

The front page has a three column heading: "Reles Policemen To Face Charges" (see images)
Complete with 40 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, small binding holes along the spine, generally in good condition.

Background: On November 12, 1941, notorious Murder, Inc. hitman turned government star witness

ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, Sept. 22, 1936

• Boxer Joe Louis "The Brown Bomber"
• Heavyweight boxing match vs. Al Ettore

The front page of the sports section has a banner headline: "'KAYO' OF ETTORE ADDS NOTHING TO LOUIS' REPUTATION" with subheads and related photo. (see images) More on page 4 of this section. 
Complete with all 38 pages, small binding holes and a little wear along the spine, nice condition.

Background: On September 22, 1936, former heavyweight contender Joe Louis faced local

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 28, 1986

• New York Mets last championship
• World Series - MLB baseball

The front page has a heading: "2.2. Million New Yorkers Hail Conquering Heroes" with lead-in: "'What Life Is All About'" and photo showing ray Knight in victory parade. 
And the front page of the sports section has a banner headline: "A Knight Turns the Mets Into Kings" with subheads and two related photos. More inside this section. (see images) 
Complete 1st and sport's sections only for a total of 30

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 29, 1935

• Jewish boxer Barney Ross wins boxing title
• World Welterweight Championship fight
• vs. Jimmy McLarnin at Madison Square Garden

The top of page 25 has a banner heading: "Crowd of 40,000 Sees Ross regain the World's Welterweight Championship" with subheads, related photo and round by round description. (see images) Nice to have from the city where this fight took place.
Complete with all 46 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.

Background: The significance of

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 17, 1986

• "The Color of Money" film advertisement
• Grand Opening Day movie premiere in L.A.
• American sports drama (billiards - pool)
• Tom Cruise - Paul Newman - Martin Scorsese*
• Measures a whooping 27 x 22 inches

A terrific issue on the motion picture hit " THE COLOR OF MONEY" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime publication.

Note: Where else might one find

NEW YORK POST July 31, 1952

• Washington D.C. Flap
• Flying Saucers - UFOs

Page 2 has a heading that reads: "Sky Ghosts Fading As Capital Blushes" (see images) 
Complete with all 48 pages, tabloid size, some spine wear, generally in good condition.

Background: The 1952 Washington, D.C. UFO Incident—known as the Washington Flap—was a major Cold War security scare when radar operators at Washington National Airport and Andrews Air Force Base tracked multiple unidentified, highly maneuverable blips

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 20, 1937

• New London, Texas school explosion
• Odorless natural gas leak ignited

The front page has a six column heading: "Blame Gas or Nitroglycerin for School Blast" with subheads. A large aerial photo of the explosion site is on the back page with heading and text. (see images) 
Complete with all 38 pages, rag edition in very nice condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.

Background: On March 18, 1937, one of the deadliest disasters in American

LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 10, 1987 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf) featuring a collectible print advertisement for a upcoming live performance by "DURAN DURAN" at The Forum on one of the four pages.

In addition to the feature concert ad, which captures the era's unique promotional graphic design and typography, the surrounding pages provide a fascinating cultural snapshot of

Pages taken away from the THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, July 19, 1988

• KISS rock band concert advertisement
• The Ritz nightclub performances
• "Crazy Nights" album World tour
• Gene Simmons & Paul Stanley
• PAGES 76-78 ONLY ***** (4 pages)

Page 75 has a great full page advertisement for the upcoming performances by "KISS" at the Ritz nightclub in Manhattan.
Background:On August 12 and 13, 1988, KISS performed two legendary concerts at The Ritz in New York City as part of their

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 9, 1946

• Zionist extremists - Lehi - Irgun
• Attack on transportation infrastructure
• British Mandatory Palestine

Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "All Palestine rail System Ties Up By Attacks of Zionist Extremists" (see images) 
Complete with all 20 pages, light toning at the margins, very nice condition.

Background: Overnight on September 8–9, 1946, Zionist paramilitary groups—primarily the Irgun and Lehi—launched a widespread, coordinated

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 24, 1931

• USS Akron (ZRS-4) very 1st test flight
• United States Navy rigid airship

The front page has a one column heading: "Akron Takes Her Place as Queen of Sky" The back has a photo of the airship flying over Akron, Ohio. (see images)
Complete with all 32 pages, rag edition in nice condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.

Background: On September 23, 1931, the rigid airship USS Akron (ZRS-4)—the largest helium-filled airship in the world at the

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 28, 1947

• Ibn Saud - King of Saudi Arabia
• Standard Oil of New Jersey access
• Kingdom transition to global petroleum superpower

Near the bottom of the front page is a two-column heading: "Ibn Saud Plans 270 Million Outlay, Financed by U. S. Oil Royalties" (see)
Complete with all 34 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally nice.

Background: In July 1947, King Ibn Saud’s strategic maneuvering marked a definitive shift in the global energy landscape as he

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 28, 1946

• Ted Husing Bandstand
• Opening day advertisement
• Sportscaster & disk jockey

The back page has a poster-like advertisement for the opening day of Ted Husing's Bandstand. (see images)
News, sports and other advertisements of the day. Complete in 42 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.

Background: Featured prominently on the back page of The New York Times on October 28, 1946, the full-page, poster-style advertisement for WHN radio’s premiere of Ted Husing’s

THE NEW YORK TIMES (The Warren Commission's Report) supplement, Sept. 28, 1964

• The Warren Commission's Report
• John F. Kennedy JFK assassination
• Lee Harvey Oswald & Jack Ruby

The front page has a banner heading: "THE WARREN COMMISSION'S REPORT" with photo of JFK. This entire supplement has text, photos and illustrations regarding the findings the prior day. See images for small portion. 
Complete supplement with all 48 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally nice.

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 29, 1976

• Grand Opening movie premiere review
• "CARRIE" supernatural Horror film
• Actress Sissy Spacek as Carrie White

The top of page 53 has a photo of Carrie White covered blood during the stage scene with heading "Never Torture a Wallflower" (see images) This was a review of the film shortly after it's opening by Andrew Sarris.
Background: This November 29, 1976 issue of The Village Voice holds significant cultural and collector value,

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 7, 1986 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf) featuring a collectible print advertisement for upcoming live performances by "RODNEY DANGERFIELD" at the Greek Theatre on one of the four pages. This ad includes his famous catch phrase. 
In addition to the feature stand-up comedian ad, which captures the era's unique promotional graphic design and

THE DETROIT NEWS, Oct. 12, 1953

• Bobby Greenlease kidnapping & killing confessions
• Carl Austin Hall & Bonnie Emily Brown Heady

The top of the front page is a nice banner headline: "SLEW BOBBY, PAIR ADMIT! DUG GRAVE BEFORE CRIME" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 40 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, small binding holes along the spine, generally in nice condition.

Background:The killers of six-year-old Bobby Greenlease—Carl Austin Hall Jr. and Bonnie Emily Heady—were

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Oct. 11, 1953

• Oklahoma Sooners - NCAA college football
• 1st win of the iconic 47 game winning streak
• Coach Bud Wilkinson vs. Texas Longhorns

The top of page 5 of the sport' section has a seven column heading: "Texas Rally Falls Short, Oklahoma Wins 19-14" with subheads and stats. (see images) See details below. Other college football game results of the day. 
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
Complete with

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 26, 1985

• Richard Ramirez murders
• The "Night Stalker" rapist - killer
• His final home invasion before arrest
• Close to his capture - best title to be had ?

This issue has reporting on the "Night Stalker" murder case of Richard Ramirez with a front page, one column heading: "Valley Intruder Assaults Two in Orange County" Coverage continues on page 3. This was last attack made by Ramirez before his capture 5 days later. Both victims survived. Great to have this report in a Los

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 17, 1989 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage poster-sized (21 x 13 inches) illustrated advertisement for the opening day premiere of  "THE 'BURBS" starring Tom Hanks on one of the pages. (see images).
In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct

NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 14, 1933

• Augusta National Golf Club course opens
• Founded by golfer Bobby Jones - Georgia
• Home of the U.S. MASTERS tournament

The sport's section (page 18) first report coverage on the opening of Augusta National Golf Club course, agreeably the most famous golf course in the country. The one column headings at the top of the page read: "'Perfect Course' Of Jones Opened" "Sweetser and Ouimet Among Golf Stars Who Praise Links at Augusta" "Celebrities On Hand" and more. (see)

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 18, 1939

• Very 1st sport's event on television
• Princeton vs. Columbia baseball game
• Historic broadcasting first

The sport's section (page 33) has a three column heading : "Columbia Loses Twice" with subheads that include: "PRINCETON ANNEXES LEAGUE TWIN  BILL" and more with box scores and related photo. (see) A very historic issue in the field of broadcasting as this was the very 1st sporting event ever to be televised with text that includes: "...was televised by the

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 20, 1943

• Henschel Hs 293 guided missile 1st used
• Rocket warfare during World War II
• New German radio controlled  glider bomb

Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Nazi Rocket Glider Bomb Is Seen For First Time, Diving at Convoy" (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 40 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.

Background: The Henschel Hs 293 stands out in military history as the world’s first

LOS ANGELES TIMES (Calendar section only), May 10, 2002

• Terrific "Spider-Man" film advertisement
• Grand Opening week movie premiere
• Superhero - Toby Maguire - James Franco
• Measures a whopping 23 1/2 x 21 1/2 inches

A terrific issue on the motion picture hit "SPIDER-MAN" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime publication.

Note: Where else might one find authentic, poster-size ads for

THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 8, 1944

• Harvard Mark I introduced for 1st time
• 1st universal calculator - IBM digital computer
• Howard H. Aiken - pioneer in computing

Page 16 has an editorial with small heading: "Aiken's Calculator" (see) Coverage on the introduction of the 1st large scale automatic digital computer at Harvard University.
Complete with all 30 pages, rag edition in great condition.

Background: Published on August 8, 1944, following the formal dedication of the IBM Automatic Sequence

DAILY WORLD, New York, April 8, 1969

• Martin Luther King Jr. celebrated
• Civil rights movement leader
• One year anniversary of murder
• Anti-Vietnam War protests w/ photos

This publication, The World, represents the official voice and ideological "mouthpiece" of the Communist Party USA (CPUSA) during one of the most volatile periods of the Cold War.
The front page has a nice banner headline: "FIGHT HUNGER, WAR; DR. KING'S LEGACY" with 4 related photos. (see images) And page 5 has reporting from Atlanta

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 6, 1996 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day release of  "MICHAEL" starring John Travolta on one of the pages. (see images).

In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct theatrical promotional

THE WEEK MAGAZINE section only of The Detroit News, Oct. 18, 1959 The front page of this section has a color of Ernest Hemingway. And inside is a piece by A. E. Hotchner titled: "Hemingway Talks To American Youth" (see images)
Complete Pictorial Magazine section with 48 pages, a few small binding holes along the top margin, nice condition.

Background: Published on October 18, 1959, just under two years before the author's death, this cover story offers a rare late-life profile written by Ernest

Here is what I believe to be a yellow placard advertisement for the Greenwich Village publication "Village Voice" with a focus on the weekly cartoon by the famed Jules Feiffer. A written date on the back reads: "December 19, 1963" which means this was from the beginning of the counterculture movement in America. I searched the internet to try to find a similar item and nothing comes up. I assume this to be a rare item from heyday of Greenwich Village in Manhattan. This measure 10 x 6 inches,

THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 7, 1929

• James 'Uncle Jim' McCoy death
• Last survivor of Hatfields-McCoys feud

The top of page 17 has a one column heading: "Last M'Coy Feudist Dies At Pikeville, KY." with subhead. (see images) First report coverage on the death of James 'Uncle Jim' McCoy, the last McCoy from the famed Hatfield-McCoy feud.
Complete with 36 pages, light toning and some wear at the margins, generally good.

Background: James H. "Uncle Jim" McCoy (1849–1929) was a central figure in