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War with Germany has ended...
Item #677583
May 07, 1945
MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, May 7, 1945
* Germany Surrenders (day of)
* American sergeant in Hitler's bed
The front page has a banner headline: "BRITISH TOLD: 'VE-DAY VERY SOON'" with subheads and photo of Sergeant Aerthur E. Peters laying in Hitler's bed reading Mein Kampf. (see)
Complete with 20 pages, light toning at the margins, generally nice.... See More
1984 San Ysidro McDonald's massacre...
Item #677581
July 19, 1984
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 19, 1984
* San Ysidro McDonald's massacre
* San Diego, California mass shooting
* James Huberty - mass murder
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "Gunman Kills 20 in San Diego Area" with subhead and related photo. More on page 3.
Complete 1st section only with pages 1-24, very nice condition.... See More
Chicago Cubs win 1938 NL pennant....
Item #677580
October 02, 1938
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, October 2, 1938
* Chicago Cubs win NL pennant
* MLB - Major League Baseball
The top of page 12 has a banner headline: "CUBS WIN NATIONAL LEAGUE PENNANT; BEAT CARDS, 10 TO 3" with subhead, box scores and related photo. (see) First report coverage on the 1938 Chicago Cubs winning the National League pennant.
Complete with 50+ pages, partially loose and some... See More
Early airplane photography...
Item #677579
February 27, 1912
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Feb. 27, 1912
* Frank Trenholm Coffyn
* Early aviation pioneer
* Airplane photography
The top of page 2 has a three column photo headed: "Combination of Camera and Aeroplane Bares Fortress Secrets of An Enemy" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are no... See More
Man on the moon... In a Florida newspaper...
Item #677578
July 21, 1969
THE MIAMI HERALD, Florida, July 21, 1969 Neil Armstrong's step onto the moon's surface created one of the most historic front pages of the 20th century. This newspaper suitably noted the achievement with a huge & bold two-line banner head proclaiming: "MAN LANDS ON THE MOON"
Among the subheads on the front page are: "Crew Skips Crater, Picks New Site" "A... See More
1916 Battle of Verdun, France...
Item #677577
May 23, 1916
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, May 23, 1916
* Battle of Verdun, France
* World War I - WWI
* German vs. French armies
* Nice headline for display
The front page has a nice banner headline: "FRENCH MAKE BIG GAINS IN DESPERATE ATTACKS" with subheads. (see) Some consider this to be the greatest and lengthiest battle in World history. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition ... See More
re. Irish Easter Rising.... Roger Casement...
Item #677575
June 29, 1916
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Calif. June 29, 1916
* re. Irish Easter Rising - Dublin Ireland
* Sir Roger Casement's death sentence
* re. Irish Easter Rising - Dublin Ireland
* Sir Roger Casement's death sentence
The front page has a five column heading: "DEATH PENALTY FOR SIR ROGER" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile fro
Crime boss Paul Castellano assassination...
Item #677574
December 17, 1985
USA TODAY, Dec. 17, 1985
* Paul Castellano assassination
* American crime boss - "Big Paulie"
* Head of the Gambino crime family
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "USA's top mobster slain" First report coverage continues on page 3 with photo of Castellano. (see) His murder was ordered by John Gotti, who took over as boss.
Complete with all... See More
New Mexico gets statehood in 1912...
Item #677573
January 06, 1912
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Jan. 6, 1912
* New Mexico Statehood
* Joins the Union (1st report)
The bottom of the front page has a one column heading: "NEW MEXICO IS NOW MEMBER OF UNION" with brief text. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
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Ronald Reagan embraced by Black Conservatives...
Item #677571
October 04, 1981
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 4, 1981 (Magazine Section only)
* The New Black Conservatives
* Cuba trains up next generation of Marxist
This front page has an image of Nathan Wright Jr, Gloria Toote and Arthur Fletcher with the caption: "THE NEW BLACK CONSERVATIVES". Page 20 begins a 4 page article stating in part, "the Republicans are in a tremendous position to make inroads a... See More
Kennedy vs. Nixon...
Item #677568
November 06, 1960
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 6, 1960
* Dramatic coverage 2 days before the 1960 election
* Kennedy vs. Nixon
The front page has: "KENNEDY TOURS CITY AREA, RENEWS PLEDGE FOR PEACE; NIXON SETS 4-HOUR TV TALK", "KENNEDY APPEARS TO LEAD IN STATE; RELIGION A FACTOR", with additional related articles. Coverage then continues on the front page of section 4... See More
1911 Manchester, New York train wreck disaster...
Item #677566
September 01, 1911
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Sept. 1, 1911
* Manchester, New York
* Train wreck disaster
* Lehigh Valley Railroad
The top of the front page has a three column photo: "Wreck in Which twenty-seven People Were Killed and Over Sixty Injured" No report here. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are no... See More
Charles Dickens' upcoming 100th birthday...
Item #677565
January 29, 1912
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Jan. 29, 1912
* Charles Dickens 100th birthday celebrated
* English writer novelist - fictional characters
The top of page 2 has a three column pictorial showing some of Dickens' fictional characters with heading: "Dickens' Famous Characters Come To Life on Centenary of Master's Birth" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good... See More
Voice of the Nation of Islam... Stokely Carmichael... Mouhammad Ali...
Item #677564
March 17, 1967
MUHAMMAD SPEAKS, Chicago, Illinois, March 17, 1967 This newspaper was one of the most widely-read ever produced by an African American organization. Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad began the publication on May 1960 as a weekly publication. It was distributed nationwide by the Nation Of Islam and covered current events around the world as well as relevant news in African American communities... See More
Betty Davis... "Dark Victory"...
Item #677563
April 20, 1939
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, April 20, 1939
* Glamorous Ad for Betty Davis Movie, "Dark Victory"
On pg. 8 is an article and ad for the new Betty Davis movie: "BLAZING WITH ALL THE BRILLIANT FLAME OF HER GENIUS". The large ad (approximately 10" by 12") shows Miss Davis in full glamour.
News of the day and period advertising are found throughout.
Complete in 2... See More
Laurel & Hardy... Reunion Film coverage...
Item #677561
November 23, 1939
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, November 23, 1939
* Laurel & Hardy Reunited in Their Funniest Feature Length Comedy.
* The Kind of Picture They've Always Wanted to Make
On pg. 10 is an article and ad for the new "Reunion" film staring Laurel & Hardy: "THE FLYING DEUCES". The article also has an accompanying image.
Additionally, there is a large ad for Gullive... See More
Thanksgiving in 1939... Great for display...
Item #677560
November 23, 1939
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, November 23, 1939
* Thanksgiving focus piece written by Chester H. Rowell
On pg. 28 is a full page Thanksgiving piece written by Chester H Rowell, and early leader of the Progressive Movement in California. The piece is titled: "GIVE THANKS THIS DAY !" and is framed by autumnal artwork.
Complete in 30 pages, light toning, small address label on the f... See More
Banned from hotel, Elgin Baylor refuses to play...
Item #677557
January 17, 1959
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 17, 1959
* Elgin Baylor refuses to play in West Virginia
* Negro team members banned from "white's only" hotel
The 1st column of the front page has heading: "Baylor, N.B.A. Star, Balks at Hotel Ban", which states in part: "Elgin Baylor, rookie star of the professional Minneapolis Lakers, refused to play tonight... in protest...&... See More
Nazis attack the Athenia... World War II begins...
Item #677554
September 04, 1939
DAILY NEWS, EXTRA, Los Angeles, Sept. 4, 1939
* SS Athenia sinking (1st report)
* 1st British ship sunk by Germany
* World War II at the beginning
* Britain and France entering the war
The nice, bold banner headline on the front page announces: "LINER SUNK BY GERMAN SUB" with subhead. Nice for display. More related reporting on the following pages.
Complete with 20 pages, larg... See More
Richard Ramirez, the 'Night Stalker', in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #677553
September 06, 1985
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 6, 1985
* Richard Ramirez arraignment
* Jail lineup is performed
* The "Night Stalker" serial killer
* Best title to be had ?
Page 3 has a report on the "Night Stalker" murder case of Richard Ramirez, with a one column heading: "Victims of Stalker See Ramirez in Jail Lineup" Coverage continues on page 12. He had just been captur... See More
1912 Rodman Law parachutes off Statue of Liberty...
Item #677543
January 09, 1912
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Feb. 9, 1912
* Rodman Law - parachutist - stuntman
* Parachutes off Statue of Liberty
The front page has a two column photo with heading: "Steeplejack Leaps From The Statue Of Liberty To Test New Parachute" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not t... See More
The United States enters the space race...
Item #677541
February 01, 1958
SAN JOSE MERCURY, California, February 1, 1958
* 1st satellite put into space by the United States
* EXPLORER 1 (1ST REPORT)
* FRONT LEAF ONLY (pages 1 & 2)
The front side has a nice headline announcing America's successful entry in the space race with: "U.S. 'MOON' CIRCLING EARTH" with subheads and two related photos. Coverage continues on page 2 with anoth... See More
1945 Battle of Okinawa...
Item #677539
May 12, 1945
NEW YORK POST, May 12, 1945
* Battle of Okinawa, Japan
The front page has a nice headline: "BIGGEST OKINAWA ATTACK" with reporting on page 2.
Complete with all 16+ pages, tabloid size, small library stamp within masthead, a little spine wear, generally nice.
John Dillinger captured in 1934 Tucson...
Item #677538
January 28, 1934
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, January 28, 1934
* John Dillinger & gang captured
* Harry Pierpont & Charles Makely
* Tucson AZ Arizona - Mary Kinder
The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "SPEED PLANS TO SEND DILLINGER AND 3 TO CHAIR" with subhead. (see) Dillinger would be sent to Crown Point Jail in Indiana where he would make his famous "wooden" gun escape... See More
1983 Death of Karen Carpenter...
Item #677537
February 08, 1983
USA TODAY, Feb. 8, 1983
* Karen Carpenter death (1st report)
* American singer and drummer
* "The Carpenters" singing duo fame
The top right corner of the front page has a small photo of Carpenter with brief text. The actual article begins on the front page of section D with heading: "Carpenter: A comeback cut short" with subhead and related photo. (see)
Complete with ... See More
1968 Apollo 8 human spaceflight...
Item #677535
December 27, 1968
HERALD EXEMINER, Extra, Los Angeles, December 27, 1968
* Apollo 8 human spaceflight ends
* 1st manned spacecraft to leave Earth orbit
* 1st to reach the Moon
* James Lovell - Frank Borman - William Anders
The front page has a nice banner headline: "APOLLO HOME" with subhead and photo.
Complete 1st section only with all 16 pages, light rubbing on the front page, nice condition.
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Nazi newspaper in occupied Russia...
Item #677534
June 12, 1943
DEUTSCHE BUG-ZEITUNG, Nikolajew, Russia, June 12, 1943 A quite rare Nazi newspaper from the middle of World War II during the German invasion & occupation of Russia. The masthead includes the Nazi swastika (see photo).
Four pages all in the German language, loose at the spine, generally in good condition.
George Bernard Shaw death...
Item #677533
November 02, 1950
THE MORNING CALL, Allentown, Penn., Nov. 2, 1950
* George Bernard Shaw death
* Essayist, novelist, writer
* FRONT LEAF ONLY (Pages 1 & 2)
Near the bottom of the front page is a three column heading: "George Bernard Shaw Succumbs at 94; One of History's Greatest Dramatists" with photo. (see)
Front leaf only (pages 1& 2), sold as is.... See More
1908 Summer Olympics in London...
Item #677532
July 14, 1908
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 14, 1908
* Americans winning events
* 1908 Summer Olympics in London
The front page has a nice banner headline: "AMERICANS ARE TAKING FIRST HONORS" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in p... See More
The shuttle Challenger explodes...
Item #677531
January 29, 1986
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 29, 1986
* Space Shuttle Challenger disaster
* 1st report
The front page announces the more tragic event in U.S. space history with: "Shuttle Explodes; Crew Killed; Challenger Blows Apart Shortly After Perferct Liftoff" with subheads and two related photos. Much more on the following pages.
Complete 1sat section only with pages 1-24, nice condition.... See More
1904 Fossil & Mitchell, Oregon flood disaster...
Item #677530
July 12, 1904
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 12, 1904
* Fossil & Mitchell, Oregon
* Wheeling co. Flooding disaster
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "VILLAGE SWEPT BY CLOUDBURST" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
Com... See More
1904 Sasun uprising... Armenians...
Item #677529
July 04, 1904
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 4, 1904
* 1904 Sasun uprising
* Massacre of Armenians
* Kurds & Ottoman Turks
The front page has a one column heading: "THE MASSACRE IS CONFIRMED" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
Complete... See More
Los Angeles Dodgers win World Series....
Item #677528
October 09, 1959
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, October 9, 1959
* Los Angeles Dodgers become World Series champions
On the front page, above the masthead is a heading: "Dodgers Win Series" A library stamp slightly affects this heading. (see) The top of page 45 has a four column heading: "Too Much Sherry Finishes Off Sox" and more with box scores and two related photos.
complete with 56 pages, s... See More
Cardinals win the 1926 World Series... Babe Ruth mention...
Item #677526
October 11, 1926
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass., Oct. 11, 1926
* St. Louis Cardinals World Champions
* World Series of baseball team photo
The top of page 7 has a four column team photo with heading: "Meet All the St. Louis Cardinals; Champs for First Time" with names. The Cardinals won their very first World Series championship the previous day.
Ten pages, light toning and some wear a... See More
Gen. George S. Patton... Battle of the Bulge...
Item #677525
December 29, 1944
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, 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: "HITLER ARMIES DRIVEN BACK; Patton Gains Up to 16 Miles on South in Six day Smash" with subheads and related color illustration. Nice for display.
Complete with 26 pages, light toning at th... See More
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Philadelphia Athletics vs. Boston Braves...
Item #677524
October 10, 1914
THE NEWS SCIMITAR, Memphis, October 10, 1914
* Boston Braves (Atlanta) vs. Philadelphia Athletics
* World Series of baseball (GAME 2- During)
The front page has a banner headline: "PLANK FACES JAMES IN SECOND BIG GAME" with subhead and current score. (see)
Complete with 20 pages, light toning, irregular along the spine, generally good. Should be handled with care.... See More
Nice 1928 Christmas headline for display...
Item #677522
December 25, 1928
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Dec. 25, 1928
* Nice Christmas Day headline for display
The top of the front page has a nice banner headline: "CHRISTMAS! JOY RULES EARTH" with subheads and related illustration showing Santa Claus. A nice issue to be framed for a Christmas-time decoration.
Complete with all 46 pages, rag edition in great condition.... See More
Holland Tunnel opens in New York City...
Item #677521
November 14, 1927
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 14, 1927
* Holland Tunnel officially opens
* 1st underwater tunnel
The top of the 1st column of the front page has a one column heading: "52,285 AUTOS JAM THE HOLLAND TUBE IN 'SIGHTSEEING' DAY" with subheads. (see) Coverage continues on page 3 with related photo. This was the first underwater tunnel opening between New York City and New ... See More
1903 Langley aerodrome flying machine...
Item #677520
October 07, 1903
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 7, 1903
* Samuel Pierpont Langley
* Aerodrome flying machine failure
* Early Aviation before Wright Brothers
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "LANGLEY SHIP WOULD NOT FLY" with subhead. (see) The Wright Brothers would make their historic flight just a few months later. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being... See More
1903 General William Tecumseh Sherman Monument...
Item #677519
October 05, 1903
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 15, 1903
* General William Tecumseh Sherman Moument
* President Theodore Roosevelt dedication - unveiling
* Sherman Plaza - President's Park - Washington D.C.
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "IN MEMORY OF GEN'L SHERMAN" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp&... See More
Elgin Baylor refuses to play in WV...
Item #677509
January 17, 1959
MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, January 17, 1959 (for quote)
* Elgin Baylor refuses to play in WV
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Superman color comic strip (#57) from the second year of publication...
Item #677500
December 15, 1940
COMIC SECTION of the San Francisco Chronicle, December 15, 1940
* Superman (color comic strip) - #59
* 2nd year of publication
* Jerry Siegel & Joe Shuster
This is a second year printing of the "Superman" color comic strip (by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster), which began in limited newspapers (through the McClure Newspaper Syndicate) on November 5, 1939 (a daily, black & wh... See More
Wright Brothers' Flyer & the Smithsonian....
Item #677498
March 04, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 4, 1928
* Wright Brothers - Flyer
* Smithsonian Institution
The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "MAKES NEW OFFER FOR WRIGHT PLANE" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the Smithsonian trying to get the famous flying machine to be put on permanent display there.
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 28 pages, light toning, irregul... See More
A Chicago newspaper on the tax evasion case of Al Capone...
Item #677494
October 16, 1931
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Oct. 16, 1931
* Gangster Al 'Scarface' Capone
* Eve of the guilty verdict
* Infamous tax evasion trial
* Best title to be had - very rare
The front page has a one column heading: "START CLOSING ARGUMENTS IN CAPONE'S TRIAL" with subhead: "Case Expected to Go to Jury Tomorrow" Coverage continues on page 6 with another heading: &qu... See More
Adolph Hitler declares war on Russia in 1941....
Item #677493
June 22, 1941
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 22, 1941
* Adolph Hitler declares war on Russia
* Germans marching orders
* Pre-United States involvement
The front page has a nice banner headline: "HITLER DECLARES WAR ON RUSSIA; TROOPS MARCH ON 1500-MILE FRONT" with subheads. Nice for display.
Complete 1st section only with all 14 pages, light toning at the folds, minor margin wear, generally in good ... See More
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1939 Popeye & Mickey Mouse comics...
Item #677492
October 15, 1939
MINNEAPOLIS SUNDAY TRIBUNE (Sunday Comic Section only), October 13, 1940
* Popeye (Thimble Theatre)
* Mickey Mouse & Pluto
* 8 pages of color comics
Offered is the Sunday Comics section which includes Popeye, Mickey Mouse, Blondie, Silly Symphony w/ Pluto The Pup (Walt Disney) among many more.
This section is incomplete with 8 of the 16 pages, minor margin wear, generally nice.... See More
Nice headline announces the death of President Roosevelt...
Item #677491
April 12, 1945
DAILY NEWS, EXTRA, Los Angeles, April 12, 1945
* Franklin D. Roosevelt FDR death
* Great issue for display
This "Extra" edition gives an early report of the death of FDR as most newspapers of the day reported it the following day.
And this issue is nice for display with a banner headline above the masthead: "F. D. R. DIES !" (see)
A larger tabloid size issue meas... See More
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Lindbergh is on his way... Great for display...
Item #677490
May 21, 1927
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 21, 1927
1st report on Lindbergh's famous flight
* On his way for Paris, France
* INCOMPLETE ISSUE ***
This is one of the more notable Times headlines of the 20th century. A three line banner head on the front page marks the early part of Charles Lindbergh's epic flight across the Atlantic Ocean, as he sought to complete the first solo nonstop fl... See More
Terrific Warren Harding's nomination headline...
Item #677488
June 12, 1920
LOS ANGELES EXPRESS, EXTRA, June 12, 1920
* Warren Harding nominated for President
* 1928 Republican National Convention
* FRONT LEAF ONLY (Pages 1 & 2)***
The front has a terrific banner headline in large, bold lettering: "HARDING NOMINATED" with subhead and photo. (see)
Front leaf only (pages 1 & 2), light pinkish color paper, a few small archival mends on the back sid... See More
1st ever New York Yankees World Series game...
Item #677485
October 05, 1921
THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Penn. October 5, 1921
* New York Yankees 1st ever World Series game
* Babe Ruth's second year w/ Yanks vs. Giants
* Early, same day first report
The front page has a nice banner headline: "YANKEES WIN FIRST GAME OF WORLD'S SERIES TODAY" with subheads and photo of Ruth. (see) This was game 1 of the 1921 World Series and more importantly the very 1st W... See More
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