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V-E Day...
Item #694977
May 08, 1945
THE HONOLULU ADVERTISER, Extra, Hawaii, May 8, 1945
* Germany Surrenders
* V-E day - Nazis quit
The front page has a banner headline: "Next Sunday Dedicated To Prayer; TRUMAN CONFIRMS NAZI SURRENDER, WARN JAPS" with subhead. (see) Nice to have from the origin of the United States entering the war.
Complete with 12, pages, good condition.... See More
"The Silence of the Lambs" wins oscars...
Item #694976
March 31, 1992
LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 31, 1992
* Best "The Silence of the Lambs" academy awards
* Movie wins 5 major Oscars
* Jodie Foster - Anthony Hopkins
A terrific issue on the motion picture hit "The Silence of the Lambs" 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 publi... See More
Social Security bill ratification in 1935...
Item #694975
August 10, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 10, 1935.
* Social Security bill ratification
* Passes Senate vote & to be signed
* Franklin D. Roosevelt - FDR
The top of the front page has a two column heading announcing: "Social Security Bill Voted; Will Benefit 30,000,000" with subhead. (see) Page 4 has a summary of the benefits. Always nice to have notable events in history rep
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* Social Security bill ratification
* Passes Senate vote & to be signed
* Franklin D. Roosevelt - FDR
The top of the front page has a two column heading announcing: "Social Security Bill Voted; Will Benefit 30,000,000" with subhead. (see) Page 4 has a summary of the benefits. Always nice to have notable events in history rep
NYC mobster Vannie Higgins shot & killed...
Item #694969
June 20, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 20, 1932
* Vannie Higgins shot & killed
* NYC mobster - prohibition bootlegger
* "Brooklyn's Last Irish Boss"
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "VANNIE HIGGINS DIES, SILENT ON SLAYERS; POLICE MYSTIFIED" with subheads. (see) Lengthy first report coverage continues inside with photo. Always nice to have notable events in ... See More
Paul Dirac & new Atomic theory....
Item #694960
September 10, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 10, 1930
* Paul Dirac - theoretical physics
* New Atomic theory
* Space and matter
Page 11 has a one column heading: "SCIENTISTS ACCLAIM NEW ATOM THEORY" with subheads. See images for large portion of the text. I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not.
Other news, sports an... See More
Final nail in Apartheid...
South Africa holds 1st fully multi-cultural elections...
Item #694929
April 27, 1994
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 27, 1994
* The final nail in Apartheid
* South Africa holds 1st fully multi-cultural elections
* Truly historic moment - Nelson Mandela would be elected
* The funeral of (and a tribute to) Richard Nixon
The front page has: "S. Africans Cast Historic Votes," with subheading: "Hospitalized, retirees and disabled flock to polls in high spirits on first... See More
Air Force One premier weekend full-page ad...
Item #694922
July 26, 1997
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 26, 1997 (Calendar Section only)
* Premier weekend of Air Force One
* Harrison Ford... Glenn Close
* Full page ad in a Hollywood area newspaper (L.A.)
A terrific issue published on the premiere weekend of the motion picture hit "Air Force One" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment ind... See More
Judge Kimba M. Wood withdraws from Attorney General consideration...
Item #694920
February 06, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, February 6, 1993
* Judge Kimba M. Wood removes her name from consideration
* Hired an illegal immigrant as a nanny
* President Clinton's search for an Attorney General continues
The front page has: "Hiring Immigrant Kills 2nd Bid for Attorney General," with subhead: "Wood withdraws name from consideration. She admits she employed undocumented worker as... See More
Satchel Paige makes his 1st MLB start.....
Item #694918
August 04, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 4, 1948
* Satchel Paige makes 1st MLB baseball start
* Negro star at 42 years old - Cleveland Indians
The sport's section (page 26) has a three column heading: "Indians Win and Lead League" with subheads: "PAIGE AS STARTER GETS FIRST VICTORY" "Gives 7 Hits Before Retiring for Pinch Hitter in 7th--Indians Top Senators, 5-3&q... See More
Will Rogers & Wiley Post deaths in 1935...
Item #694880
August 20, 1935
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, August 20, 1935
* Will Rogers & Wiley Post
* Airplane crash - deaths
The front page has a one column heading: "FINAL FLIGHT OF ROGERS AND POST IS OVER" with subhead. More on page 8 with related photo. Five more photos are on the back page.
Complete in 32 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint meant for insti... See More
1998 launch of the International Space Station...
Item #694879
November 21, 1998
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 21, 1998
* International Space Station launched
* Low Earth orbit space modular
The front page has a one column heading: "Space Module Blazes a New Trail in Orbit" First report coverage continues inside. This space station is still in use today.
Complete with all sections (100+ pages), great condition.... See More
Joe Louis vs. Tommy Farr... Heaveyweight boxing...
Item #694874
August 31, 1937
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, August 31, 1937
* Joe Louis (Brown Bomber)
* Heavyweight boxing title fight
* Tommy Farr - British boxer
The front page has a six column headline: "Louis Wins, but Farr Fights All the Way" with subheads. The front page of the sport's section has a banner headline: "FARR HAS NO ALIBI; SEEKS ANOTHER CHANCED" with subheads and small photo of Farr... See More
Babe Ruth is sold to the Yankees...
Item #694850
January 06, 1920
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, Jan. 6, 1920
* Babe Ruth sold to New York Yankees
* Historic baseball report
The top of the sports page (pg. 11) has one of the more notable reports in the history of Major League Baseball, the sale of Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees.
The 2 column heading reads: "Babe Ruth Goes To Yankees" with subhead: "BABE RUTH SOLD TO YANKEES&quo... See More
1920 Palmer Raids... Communists rounded up...
Item #694798
January 03, 1920
THE CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Jan. 3, 1920
* A. Mitchell Palmer Raids
* United States Department of Justice
* Socialists, Anarchists & Communists arrested
The front page has a nice banner headline: "SEIZE REDS IN 33 CITIES" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. More on page 2.
Complete with 24 pages, light toning and a little wear a the margins, generally good. ... See More
Ingemar Stenmark last skiing victory...
Item #694792
February 20, 1989
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 20, 1989
* Ingemar Stenmark last career victory
* World alpine ski racer - giant slalom
* Nascar driver Darrell Waltrip wins Daytona 500
The top of page 6 of the sport's section has a four column heading: "Stenmark 86s Girardelli to Win Giant Slalom" with photos (see)
Also the front page of this section has a heading: "Waltrip Wins One He Wanted&... See More
Jewish Holocaust... public reality... atrocities...
Item #694789
March 16, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 16, 1943
* Jewish Holocaust coming to light
Page 2 has a brief report with a small one column heading: "Rumanians Slaughtered" with subhead. (see) Rare to find such reports in newspapers at this time as the reality of the holocaust was just being realized.
What better evidence to confirm of what really happened then having a firsthand account from the day... See More
John Wayne Gacy murders... serial killer clown...
Item #694788
February 13, 1980
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, Feb. 13, 1980
* John Wayne Gacy trial
* Serial "killer clown"
* Best title to be had ?
Here is a issue re. the discovery of John Wayne Gacy's crimes in a Chicago suburb. Page 4 has a heading: "Ex-employees of Gacy tell of trench digging" with related illustration. (see) Coverage of Gacy's murder trial. Probably only reported in a Chicago publ... See More
Donn Fendler goes missing in Maine's Mount Katahdin...
Item #694780
July 20, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 20, 1939
* Donn Fendler goes missing
* Mount Katahdin in Maine
* Rye, New York 12 year old boy
The top of page 4 has a two column heading: "Bloodhound Trails Boy to 400-Foot Cliff; Searchers Stop for Night at Katahdin Slide" Coverage on Donn Fendler going missing in the mountains of Maine. I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this part... See More
Prohibition ends in the United States...
Item #694777
April 11, 1933
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 11, 1933
* Prohibition ends
* Beer returns
* Legal liquor
The front page has a one column heading: "WHAT! NO BEER? CONFLICT RAGES IN THE SUBURBS" with subheads. (see) More on page 6. 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... See More
Phar Lap's death cause revealed...
Item #694769
April 15, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 15, 1932
* re. Phar Lap's death
* Natural causes determined ?
* Australian racehorse
The sport's section (page 26) has one column heading: "FINDS PHAR LAP DIED OF NATURAL CAUSES" with subhead. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not.
Complete in 40 pages, rag edi... See More
Krug Park roller coaster disaster in Omaha...
Item #694767
July 25, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 25, 1930
* Krug Amusement Park - Omaha, Newbraska
* "Big Dipper" roller coaster crash disaster
Page 9 has a brief and somewhat discrete report headed: "Two Killed On Coaster" with subhead. (see)
Complete with 36 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.
Wikipedia notes: The most deadly roller coaster accident in the United States up to 1930... See More
Norwalk CT Little League champions....
Item #694739
August 30, 1952
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 30, 1952
* Norwalk CT Connecticut
* Little League baseball
* World Series champions
The sport's section (page 7) has a one column heading: "NORWALK ANNEXES LITTLE LOOP TITLE" with subhead (see) First report coverage on the little league baseball team from Norwalk, Connecticut winning the World Series championship at Williamsport, Pennsylvania. I sus... See More
Henry Augustus Lukeman death...
Item #694736
April 04, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 4, 1935
* Henry Augustus Lukeman death (1st report)
* American historical monuments sculptor
* World War I - Kit Carson & more
The top of page 23 has a one column heading: "LUKEMAN IS DEAD; A NOTED SCULPTOR" with subheads and photo. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory d... See More
Adolph Hitler's 1st speech as Chancellor
Item #694735
February 11, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 11, 1933
* Early Adolph Hitler
* 1st speech as Chancellor
The front page has one column headings that include: "HITLER PROCLAIMS WAR ON DEMOCRACY AT HUGE NAZI RALLY" "Foresees Greater Reich" "Chancellor Is Acclaimed in Hall in Which He Rallied Disheartened Followers a Month Ago" and more. (see) This was Adolph Hitler's very 1st ... See More
1938 Will Rogers Memorial Museum dedication...
Item #694734
November 05, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 5, 1938
* Will Rogers Memorial Museum dedication
* Claremore, Oklahoma - Rogers County
* President Franklin D. Roosevelt
The top of page 21 has a one column heading: "ROOSEVELT LEADS TRIBUTE TO ROGERS" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the dedication of the Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore, Oklahoma. I suspect this is one... See More
Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting...
Item #694731
December 15, 2012
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 15, 2012
* Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting
* Newtown, Connecticut mass killing
The front page has a banner headline: "'Evil visited this community'" with subhead and 2 related photos. More on page 10.
Complete with all sections (80+ pages), nice condition.
Early 1900's Harper's Weekly (illustrated)... 2nd-rate and damaged...
Item #694721
(10) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of ten 2nd-rate & damaged Harper's Weekly illustrated newspapers from the early 1900's. Well over 50 prints - each over 100 years old! All will be dated from 1900-1919 and will be a blend of 2nd rate and partially damaged issues which may include any combination of missing or damaged pages, staining, and/or loose spines. If ordering folders, pl... See More
Aileen Wuornos execution... Woman serial killer...
Item #694720
October 10, 2002
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 10, 2002
* Aileen Wuornos execution
* Prostitute & serial killer
* Monster (2003 film) fame
The top of page 33 has a three column heading: "Florida Executes Female Serial Killer" (see)
Complete with all sections (100+ pages), nice condition.
Henry Bourne Joy death... Packard Motor Car Company...
Item #694694
November 07, 1936
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, November 7, 1936
* Henry Bourne Joy death
* Packard Motor Car Company
* Automobile pioneer
The front page has a two column heading: "Rites for Henry B. Joy Will Be Held Monday" with photo. (see) Another photo inside. First report coverage on the death of Henry Bourne Joy, president of the Packard Motor Car Company. Great to have from the home of automobile... See More
1939 WWU students avalanche disaster...
Item #694693
July 24, 1939
NEW YORK TIMES, July 24, 1939
* Mount Baker avalanche disaster
* Western Washington University students
* Bellingham, Whatcom Co.,Washington
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Two Killed, 4 Missing in Snowslide Which Engulfs 25 on Mount Baker" with subhead. Related photo on page 3.
Complete with 30 pages, rag edition in great condition.... See More
Foxx, Greenberg & DiMaggio w/ photo...
Item #694688
December 31, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 31, 1938
* Jimmie Foxx, Hank Greenberg & Joe DiMaggio
* American League power hitting leaders for 1938
* MLB - Major League Baseball
The sport's section (page 9) has a two column heading: "Foxx Topped the Power Hitters, American League Records Show" with subhead and photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with ... See More
Jan Masaryk suicide death...
Item #694679
March 11, 1948
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, March 11, 1948
* Jan Garrigue Masaryk suicide death
* Czechoslovakia diplomat & politician
The front page has a two column heading: "Masaryk Suicide Shocks Europe" with subhead. (see) First report coverage continues on page 2 with photo.
Complete with 44 pages, light toning at the margins, small binding holes along the spine generally nice.
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1934 actor Lou Tellegen suicide...
Item #694676
October 30, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 30, 1934
* Lou Tellegen suicide death
* Dutch born silent film actor & more
The front page has a nice banner healdine: "ACTOR LOU TELLEGEN ENDS LIFE" with subhead. (see) A few related photos are on the back page. First report coverage on the suicide death of famous silent film actor and director, Lou Tellegen.
Complete with all 30 pages, rag edi... See More
New York Giants win NFL football championship...
Item #694673
December 31, 1956
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, December 31, 1956
* NFL football championship game (1st report)
* New York Giants vs. Chicago Bears
The top of the front page has a heading that reads: "Giants Crush Bears, 47-7" with related photo. (see)
The front page of the sport's section (page 13) has a banner headline: "Giants Stomp Bears, 47-7, for Title" with related pictorial. Two mo... See More
The famous Dewey Defeats Truman issue...
Item #694672
November 03, 1948
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 3, 1948
* Most recognized and sought after headline of the 20th century
See the photos for what is arguably the most recognizable headline of the 20th century: "DEWEY DEFEATS TRUMAN".
Even those not remotely knowledgeable about historic newspapers are familiar with this headline as it appeared in countless history books, historical reviews
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* Most recognized and sought after headline of the 20th century
See the photos for what is arguably the most recognizable headline of the 20th century: "DEWEY DEFEATS TRUMAN".
Even those not remotely knowledgeable about historic newspapers are familiar with this headline as it appeared in countless history books, historical reviews
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes... Tony the Tiger Ad...
Item #694666
March 11, 1953
A SINGLE PAGE from the Allentown Morning Call, Pennsylvania, March 11, 1953. A great full page for framing and displaying! This single page has a very displayable full page ad for Kellogg's Frosted Flakes featuring Tony the Tiger. This ad is simply GR-R-REAT (see images)!
Chicago Cubs opens 1935 season with team photo...
Item #694661
April 16, 1935
SECTION TWO (sports) only of the Chicago Daily Tribune, April 16, 1935
* Chicago Cubs opening day
* 100 game win & NL pennant winning
* Major League Baseball - MLB
* Best title to be had (very rare as such)
The front page of this section has a headline that reads: "CUBS FACE CARDINALS TODAY" with subheads, lineups and four related photos. (see)
Complete section two only wit... See More
Opening day premiere of "Battle: Los Angeles" & "Red Riding Hood" in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #694659
March 11, 2011
LOS ANGELES TIMES, (Front and Calendar Sections), March 11, 2011
* "Battle: Los Angeles" & "Red Robin Hood"
* Full page ads and reviews
* Premier showings
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hits "Battle: Los Angeles" and "Red Robin Hood", which includes full-page ads and reviews of each. Perhaps no better issue can be found th... See More
Norman Nevills conquers the Colorado River in 1938....
Item #694643
July 09, 1938
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., July 9, 1938
* Norman Nevills - river-running pioneer
* Whitewater rafting - river-running pioneer
* Conquers Colorado River - Grand Canyon
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Adventurers Arrive Safely after Death-Defying Trip" with subhead. (see)
Complete with all 16 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, gene... See More
Donn Fendler goes missing in Maine's Mount Katahdin...
Item #694642
July 20, 1939
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 20, 1939
* Donn Fendler goes missing
* Mount Katahdin in Maine
* Rye, New York 12 year old boy
Page 2 has a one column heading: "Bloodhound Trails Lost Boy To Rim Of 400 Foot Precipice" with small related map. (see) Coverage on Donn Fendler going missing in the mountains of Maine.
Complete with 34 pages, rag edition in nice condition. A few small bin... See More
Frank Abagnale in Los Angeles...
Item #694640
December 06, 2002
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 6, 2002
* Frank Abagnale - con man - artist
* "Catch Me If You Can" movie fame
The front page has a one column heading: "Portrait of the Con Artist as a Young Man" The top of page 20 has a three column heading: "Con Man Goes Straight--to Hollywood" with photo. Another heading on page 21 with smaller photo. The movie would debut about two... See More
House of David cult commune... Benjamin Purnell...
Item #694638
March 22, 1923
THE DETROIT NEWS, March 22, 1923
* The Israelite House of David religious commune
* King & Queen Benjamin and Mary Purnell
* Benton Harbor, Michigan cult
The front page has a one column heading: "FEDERAL CULT INQUIRY HINTED" with subheads. (see) Lengthy coverage continues on page 2. I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no reason to save it at ... See More
Opening day premiere of "Mobsters", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #694637
July 26, 1991
LOS ANGELES TIMES, (Calendar section only), July 26, 1991
* Best "Mobsters" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Jodie Foster - Anthony Hopkins
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Mobsters" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood are... See More
Donn Fendler goes missing in Maine's Mount Katahdin...
Item #694633
July 19, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 19, 1939
* Donn Fendler goes missing
* Mount Katahdin in Maine
* Rye, New York 12 year old boy
Page 21 has a two column heading: "Rye Boy, 12, Is Lost on Mount Katahdin, Me.; Parents Aid Parties Searching the Slopes" First report coverage on Donn Fendler going missing in the mountains of Maine. I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this... See More
Weekend Premiere of "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #694616
May 25, 1984
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 25, 1984
* 1st weekend "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" advertisement
* Opening weekend (Friday) movie premiere
* Steven Spielberg - Harrison Ford
A terrific issue on the premiere weekend of the motion picture hit "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home ... See More
Review & premiere of "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #694615
May 24, 1989
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 24, 1989
* Best "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Steven Spielberg - Harrison Ford
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the enterta... See More
The Galapagos Affair murders of 1934...
Item #694521
November 23, 1934
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Nov. 23, 1934
* The Galapagos Islands Affair murders
* Baroness Eloise Wehrborn de Wagner-Bosquet
* Rudolph Lorenz & Robert Phillipson
* Friedrich Ritter - Floreana Island
The front page has a two column heading: "Vanished Baroness Holds Key to Galapagos Tragedy, Says Hollywood Explorer" with subhead. (see)
complete with 34 pages, lig... See More
New York Yankees acquire Joe DiMaggio....
Item #694519
November 22, 1934
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, November 22, 1934
* Joe DiMaggio in his infancy
* New York Yankees purchase
* MLB Baseball
The sport's section (page 13) has a banner heading: "Browns Get Johnny Burnett, Weiland, Cash from Indians for Campbell" with subheads that include: "Yanks Obtain Joe DiMaggio In Big Trade" (see) A very early report on the Yankee Clipper when h... See More
Ted Williams' batting record is now official...
Item #694517
December 15, 1941
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, December 15, 1941
* 1st ever divisional playoff game... NFL football
* Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers
* Ted Williams .406 batting average enters record books
* Boston Red Sox - major league baseball - MLB
The front page of the sport's section has a nice banner headline: "BEARS WIN, 33 TO 14; PLAY FOR TITLE SUNDAY" with subheads, ... See More
Amelia Earhart lost in 1937...
Item #694516
July 10, 1937
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 10, 1937.
* Amelia Earhart famous disappearance
* Over the Pacific Ocean - Fred Noonan
The front page has a one column heading: "Navy Launches Final Phase of Earhart Hunt" Small related map on page 2. (see)
Complete with all 24 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on very high quality newsprint meant for institutional holdings... See More
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