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Premiere of "Raging Bull", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #645772
December 19, 1980
LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 19, 1980
* Best "Raging Bull" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Jake LaMotta boxing drama
* Robert De Niro - Martin Scorsese
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Raging Bull" and perhaps no better newspaper could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - th... See More
Review & premiere of "Collateral Damage", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #645734
February 08, 2002
LOS ANGELES TIMES, February 8, 2002
* Best "Collateral Damage" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* American action - Arnold Schwarzenegger
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Collateral Damage" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the H... See More
Review & premiere of "Batman & Robin", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #645731
June 20, 1997
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 20, 1997
* Best "Batman & Robin" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* George Clooney & Arnold Schwarzenegger
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Batman & Robin" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - th... See More
Review & premiere of "End of Days", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #645723
November 24, 1999
LOS ANGELES TIMES, November 24, 1999
* Best "End of Days" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Fantasy action thriller - Arnold Schwarzenegger
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "End of Days" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Holl... See More
Review & premiere of "The Lion King", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #645686
June 15, 1994
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 15, 1994
* Best "The Lion King" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Animated epic musical - Walt Disney Pictures
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Lion King" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywo... See More
Thomas Lipton death.... tea founder....
Item #645669
October 03, 1931
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, October 3, 1931
* Sir Thomas Lipton death (1st report)
* Tea founder & America's Cup enthusiast
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Sir Thomas Lipton, 81, Noted Yachtsman, Dies" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 20 pages, light toning, some spine wear, otherwise good.... See More
Review & premiere of "Total Recall", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #645647
June 01, 1990
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 1, 1990
* Best "Total Recall" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Science-fiction action - Arnold Schwarzenegger
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Total Recall" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywoo... See More
Death of musician Frank Zappa...
Item #645645
December 06, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 6, 1993
* Frank Zappa death (1st report)
* American musician - activist - filmmaker
* "The Mothers of Invention" rock band
The front page has a one column heading: "Frank Zappa, Iconoclast of Rock, Dies at 52" The article carries over to page 22 and includes a photo of him.
Great to have this report in a newspaper from the home of the ... See More
Premiere of "American History X", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #645635
October 30, 1998
LOS ANGELES TIMES, October 30, 1998
* Best "American History X" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* American crime drama - Edward Norton
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "American History X" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood... See More
Review & premiere of "The Usual Suspects", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #645631
August 16, 1995
LOS ANGELES TIMES, August 16, 1995
* Best "The Usual Suspects" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* American neo-noir mystery
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Usual Suspects" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area... See More
Review & premiere of "Fight Club", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #645629
October 15, 1999
LOS ANGELES TIMES, October 15, 1999
* Best "Fight Club" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Brad Pitt and Edward Norton
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Fight Club" 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 ... See More
Death of famed actor Tony Curtis...
Item #645624
October 01, 2010
LOS ANGELES TIMES, October 1, 2010
* Tony Curtis death (1st report)
* Hollywood Film - movie actor
* Best title to be had ?
The front page has report headed: "He had looks and range to match" with photo. (see). The article carries over to page 17 with much text on his life & career. Four related photo here as well.
Great to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of... See More
Military newspaper printed in the jungles of New Guinea...
Item #645580
May 04, 1945
GUINEA GOLD, "Australian Edition", May 4, 1945 On November 19, 1942, Australian and US troops fighting Japanese invaders in the New Guinea jungle during World War II 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 US General Douglas
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Marcus Wesson mass murders... Fresno, California...
Item #645553
March 14, 2004
LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 14, 2004
* Marcus Wesson mass murders
* Fresno, California
The front page has a two column heading: "Fresno in Disbelief Over Mass Murder" with subhead. (see) First report coverage continues inside with a few related photos.
Complete 1st section only with all 38 pages, nice condition.
wikipedia notes: Marcus Delon Wesson is an American man convicted o... See More
Russell-Colbath House... Priscilla death...
Item #645456
November 17, 1930
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, November 17, 1930
* Ruth Priscilla Coldath death
* Russell-Colbath Homestead
* White Mountains, New Hampshire
* "Curse of Mount Chocorua"
The front page has a two column heading: "'Hermit Woman' of White Mountains, Who Braved "Curse of Chocorua", Dies"
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete... See More
1928 Fritz Von Opel... Rocket propulsion...
Item #645455
June 05, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 5, 1931
* 1st American rocket powered aircraft
* William G. Swan - rocket glider
* Post Fritz von Opel - Fritz Stamer
Page 25 has one column headings: "ATLANTIC CITY PILOT FLIES ROCKET GLIDE", "Goes 1,000 Feet on One Burst in First Hop of Its Kind in America--Rises 1000 Feet" First report coverage on the 1st rocket powered aircraft flight in Am... See More
AT&T profited during the stock market crash...
Item #645452
September 19, 1929
NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 19, 1929
* Pre stock market crash of 1929
This issue offers an interesting diversion from the typical narrative of the millions lost in the stock market crash of 1929, which would happen just over a month from this date. The bottom of the ftpg. has: "A.T.& T. Valued in Market at $4,047,241, 500, Up $138,198,500 in Day, With Shares 307 1/2". There was... See More
"Pep" the prison dog...
Item #645378
January 15, 1926
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 15, 1926
* "Pep" the prison dog
* Eastern State Penitentiary
* Governor Clifford Pinchot
Page 20 has an editorial headed: "The Penitentiary Dog" which seems to change of the story the media described as a "cat-murdering" dog being sent to prison to something more realistic. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Co... See More
Vicker's light machine gun...
Item #645356
February 03, 1912
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, February 3, 1912
* Crossing the Atlantic by Plane
* Crossing the Atlantic by Plane
* Vicker's Light Machine Gun
This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day with accompanying text which include: "Can the Atlantic Ocean Be Crossed In an Aeroplane", "Rice Terraces New Bannaue", "Savage Irrigat
Early 1910 Airplane exhibition... South Pole exploration...
Item #645355
April 09, 1910
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, April 9, 1910
* Early airplanes
* Antarctica
The front page features several photos from: "The Olympia Aero Exhibition at London" as well as several more pages of airplane photos. Also: "The Oil Fields of the Gulf of Mexico" which includes a map; "The South Pole - the Coming Antarctic Expeditions" which would hav... See More
Death of Princess Diana... In a London newspaper...
Item #645341
August 31, 1997
THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC, Phoenix, August 31, 1997 (1st section) The bold headline reads: "World Mourns Diana", with subhead: "Did paparazzi chase princess to her death?", with multiple related photos and supporting text. The inside has additional coverage and photos as well (see images). Great to have coverage of one of the most tragic deaths of the late 20th century.
Included is... See More
Los Angeles lakers finally defeat the Boston Celtics to win 1985 NBA finals...
Item #645289
June 10, 1985
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 10-12, 1985 (3-issue set)
* The L.A. Lakers beat the Boston Celtics to win the NBA basketball title
* The Lakers finally bury the Garden Ghost
* Hometown (Los Angeles) newspaper
The win, the parade, the presentation: After decades of futility, the front page has: "Lakers Defeat Celtics for Title; Parade Tuesday", which tells of the Los Angeles Lakers defea... See More
Goosebump-generating death report from 1911...
Item #645277
October 28, 1911
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, October 28, 1911
* 1911 newspaper from New England
* Odd & mysterious death report
Among the various news items and advertisements of the day, the back page has a very unusual death report: "DROPS DEAD WHEN BIRTH TREE FALLS", which describes an elder man's demise upon his last stroke of an axe which felled his birth tree - a tree wh... See More
Death of famed song writer Irvin Berlin...
Item #645250
September 23, 1989
SCOTTSDALE PROGRESS, Arizona, Sept. 23, 1989 The banner headline at the top of the ftpg. announces: "Irving Berlin Dies; Songs Never Will" plus subhead: "Wrote 'God Bless America', 'White Christmas', Other Classics", plus a photo of him. The article carries over to the back page.
Complete in 12 pages, nice condition.... See More
Panama Canal...
Item #645202
December 26, 1908
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, Massachusetts, December 26, 1908 The front page has a column-wide headline "Over One Third Of Panama Canal Is Already Dug" with subheads "Extraordinary Achievements of the Last Twelve Months Show Work Could Be Finished in About Two Years" "Will Interest Taft" and more.
Other front page articles are "Orphans To G... See More
Color cover... German submarine "Deutschland"...
Item #645194
February 10, 1917
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, February 10, 1917 The colored cover is entitled "Aboard the Merchant Submarine 'Deutschland'" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "Facts About the Panama Canal"; "Where Science Joins Hands with Art - The Modern Taxidermy as Revealed in San Francisco's Great New Museum"; and more articles, illustrati... See More
Prince William born.... John Hinckley Jr....
Item #645201
June 22, 1982
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 22, 1982
* Prince William, Duke of Cambridge
* John Hinckley Jr.
The front page has a two column headline: "Princess of Wales Has Boy; Charles Is 'Over the Moon'". This is 1st report coverage on the birth of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge to Prince Charles and Princess Diana.
Also two column headlines that include: "Jury Finds ... See More
Eric Dickerson breaks O.J. Simpson's record...
Item #645165
December 10, 1984
LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 10, 1984
* Eric Dickerson breaks O.J Simpson's record
* Single season rushing yards - Los Angeles Rams
* NFL football
The front page of the sport's section has a banner headline: "Eric the Great Gains 2,007, Eclipsing O.J." with subheads two related photos and stat graph. More inside. First report coverage on running back Eric Dickerson breaki... See More
Babe Ruth's last game at Yankee Stadium...
Item #645161
September 25, 1934
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, September 25, 1934
* Babe Ruth's last game at Yankee Stadium
* New York Yankees - MLB baseball
The front page of the sport's section (inside) has a one column heading: "TIGERS CLINCH FLAG AS YANKS BOW TO BOSOX" with subhead and box scores (see) Ext includes: "Babe Ruth, making his last appearance of the year at the stadium and probably h... See More
Death of actress Loretta Young...
Item #645149
August 13, 2000
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 13, 2000
* Loretta Young death (1st report)
* American movie - film actress
* "The Farmer's Daughter" fame
* Best title to be had ?
The bottom of the first column has a brief report with photo: 'Loretta Young Dies" with just a bit more, the full article found on the ftpg. of the B section with a color photo of her & which carries ov... See More
Death of famed actor Walter Matthau...
Item #645139
July 02, 2000
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 2, 2000
* Walter Matthau death (1st report)
* Hollywood Movie - film actor
* "The Odd Couple" - Oscar Madison
* "Grumpy Old Men" - Jack Lemmon
* Best title to be had ?
The top of the front page has a boxed section headed: "Walter Matthau, 1920-2000" with the article headed: "An Expert Actor Perfected Grumpy, Rumpled Roles&q... See More
Amelia Earhart breaks transcontinental speed record...
Item #645074
July 09, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 9, 1933
* Aviatrix Amelia Earhart
* Transcontinental flight record
The top of page 8 has a one column heading: "NEW AIR MARK SET BY MISS EARHART" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Amelia Earhart crossing the United States for a new airplane speed record.
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 22 pages, light toning at the ma... See More
Death of actress Madeline Kahn...
Item #645046
December 04, 1999
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 4, 1999
* Madeline Kahn death (1st report)
* Hollywood Movie - film actress
* "Blazing Saddles" "Young Frankenstein"
* Best title to be had ?
The ftpg. has a small report: "Madeline Kahn Dies at 57" with a color photo of her. The more detailed & lengthy article is found on page 22 headed: "Madeline Kahn; Oscar-Nominated,... See More
Early dark side of the moon photos...
Item #645021
August 09, 1967
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 9, 1967
* One of the earliest clear photos of the dark side of the moon
* Taken by Orbiter 5
The front page shows a large photo (approximately 5" by 7 1/2"), being one of the earliest detailed shots of the far side of the moon. This famous photo continues to be a desirable view for those seeking space-related images - taken by Orbiter 5. Other news, spor... See More
Passports of Jewish Americans not being honored by Russia...
Item #644950
January 20, 1909
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, Jan. 20, 1909 The ftpg. has a column head: "JEWS OF AMERICA DEMAND THAT CZAR HONOR PASSPORTS" "Citizens Ask Congress to Stop Discrimination, Declaring the Question Is National Rather Than Racial" "Debate A Petition". This concerns the problem with Russia not recognizing American passports held by Jews (see).
Ten pages, lig... See More
Death of famed actor Robert Mitchum...
Item #644945
July 02, 1997
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 2, 1997
* Robert Mitchum death (1st report)
* Film - movie actor - director - singer
* Best title to be had ?
The bottom of the front page has report headed: "Robert Mitcheum, Durable Movie Star for 40 Years, Dies" with a color photo of him (see). The article carries over to page 16 with much text on his life & career.
Great to have this report ... See More
First flight across the English Channel: Bleriot wins the 1500 pound prize...
Item #644932
July 26, 1909
THE GLOBE, South Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, July 26, 1909
* Louis Bleriot
* English Channel 1st flight
* Heavier than air aircraft
Page 8 has over a full column taken up with reporting the historic first flight across the English Channel, a feat which many predicted would never happen for many years despite a prize offered by the Daily Mail newspaper (first offered in 1908, then extend... See More
After President Taft's inauguration...
Item #644931
March 05, 1909
THE GLOBE, South Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, March 5, 1909 The top of the first column has heads: "ECHOES OF THE INAUGURATION" "Mr. Taft Took His Place a His Desk As President at 9:30 a.m." and more subheads (see).
Complete in 12 pages, light toning, nice condition but should be handled with care.
Seabiscuit favored at Jamaica...
Item #644916
October 12, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 12, 1937
* Seabiscuit at Continental Handicap
* Jamaica, New York
* Thoroughbred racehorse racing
The sport's section (page 36) has a five column headline: "Seabiscuit Favored in Rich Jamaica Race Today" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the same day of the Continental Handicap at the Jamaica Race Course in Queens, New York. Always nice to have nota... See More
On creating the Boy Scouts of America...
Item #644907
November 16, 1910
FITCHBURG DAILY SENTINEL, Massachusetts, Nov. 16, 1910 The ftpg. has over half a column report on what was the early organization of the Boy Scouts of America, and from the year of its founding. Heads: "DETAILED PLANS OF BOY SCOUTS" "Full Explanation of the Objects of the Movement and Its General Organization". It begins: "The following interesting information in reg... See More
Early automobiles... horseless carriage...
Item #644846
May 03, 1902
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 3, 1902 The front page features six illustrations of "Some Continental Underground Roads (subways)" with an accompanying article inside. Articles within the issue are: "An Aeroplane Airship under Construction for the British War Office"; "Powerful Locomotive for Suburban Service"; Zuni, An Ancient City of The Pueblos"; and... See More
Death of actress Anne Baxter...
Item #644823
December 13, 1985
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 13, 1985
* Anne Baxter death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie film & TV actress
* Frank Lloyd Wright granddaughter
* Best title to be had ?
Page 3 has an article headed: "Anne Baxter Dies at 62--50 Years of It as Star in Films, Stage and TV" plus a photo of her. The article carries over to page 20.
Great to have this report in a newspaper from the capi... See More
Death of famed actress Ava Gardner...
Item #644814
January 26, 1990
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 26, 1990
* Ava Gardner death (1st report)
* Movie - film actress & singer
* Best title to be had ?
The bottom of the ftpg. has an article headed: "Ava Gardner, Sultry Film Star, Dies at 67 in London." and includes a photo of her. The article carries over to page 22 where there are 2 more photos of her, with husbands Mickey Rooney and Frank Sinatr... See More
Death of famed actor Burt Lancaster...
Item #644808
October 22, 1994
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 22, 1994
* Burt Lancaster death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie - film actor
* Best title to be had ?
The middle of the front page has a heading: "Oscar-Winning Actor Burt Lancaster Dies" with subhead: "The 80 year-old star had been in failing health since suffering a stroke four years ago." The article includes a color photo of him, and it ... See More
Death of famed actress Lana Turner...
Item #644806
June 30, 1995
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 30, 1995
* Lana Turner death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie - film actress
* World War II era pin-up model
* Best title to be had ?
The bottom of the front page has a heading: "Lana Turner, Glamorous Star of 50 Films, Dies at 75" with subhead: " 'Sweater Girl' was a favorite GI pinup. Tragedy and seven marriages marred her private life.... See More
Death of famed actress Audrey Hepburn...
Item #644792
January 21, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 21, 1993
* Audrey Hepburn death (1st report)
* Actress, model, dancer & humanitarian
* Hollywood golden age movie - film
* Best title to be had ?
The bottom of the front page has a boxed report headed: "Audrey Hepburn, Actress and Humanitarian, Dies" at age 63, with a color photo of her (see). The article carries over to take most of page 28 wit... See More
Death of Cab Calloway, in a Los A ngeles newspaper...
Item #644760
November 20, 1994
LOS ANGELES TIMES, November 20, 1994
* Cab Calloway death (1st report)
* African American jazz - scat singer
* Cotton Club, Harlem, New York City
Neat the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Cab Calloway, Legendary Hi De Ho Man of Jazz, Dies" with photo. (See) Nice to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
The complete firs... See More
Communists take over the Czech Republic.....
Item #644651
February 26, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 26, 1948
* Communists take over Czechoslovakia
* Czechoslovak coup d'etat
* Soviet Union - Russia
The front page has a three column headline: "U.S., BRITAIN, FRANCE CONDEMN COMMUNIST COUP IN PRAGUE; NEW REGIME TIGHTENS GRIP" with many subheads. (see) Much more on pages 2 & 3 with related photo. Always nice to have notable events i... See More
Death of the famed Groucho Marx...
Item #644542
August 20, 1977
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 20, 1977
* Groucho Marx death (1st report)
* American comedian & film star
* It is BEST to have reports from the city where an event occurred
The headline announces: "GROUCHO MARX DIES" which includes a photo of him in the headline as well (see). The subhead: "Kept Them Laughing 65 Years". Great to have this report in a Los Angele... See More
First games of the very first World Cup...
Item #644538
July 14, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 14, 1930
* First World Cup Soccer games
* Damaged issue - fraction of price
The World Cup tournament began in 1930, with Wikipedia noting its creation: "Due to the success of soccer at the Olympic games,an official game beginning in 1908, the FIFA started looking at staging its own international tournament outside of the Olympics. On 28 May 1928, the FIFA Congr... See More
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