Wallace Shot...
Item #599502
May 16, 1972
DAILY NEWS, New York, May 16, 1972 The front page of this issue shows a photograph of Mrs. George Wallace kneeling over her husband. The headline reads: "Wallace is Shot".
This issue is in good condition although a tear measuring approximately an inch can be found along the outside edge of each page. The issue is complete in approximately 32 pages.
Chicago White Sox baseball World Series...
Item #599434
October 12, 1917
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, October 12, 1917
* Chicago White Sox - World Series
* Pre-Black Sox scandal
* Game 4
The front page has two column headlines: "GIANTS TIE UP WORLD'S SERIES", "Second Shut-out Makes Count Two All", "Schupp, Once Beaten, Now Conqueror" with subheads and box scores. Much more in the spor... See More
Racing schooner Karina...
Item #598998
October 08, 1910
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Oct. 8, 1910 The front page of the issue contains an illustration of "'Karina,' The Largest of the Racing Schooners" and has an accompanying article inside the issue. Other articles are: "The French Military Dirigible Airship 'Clement-Bayard II'"; "Early Days of Submarine Warfare"; and additional articles and advert... See More
The Paris-Berlin Motor Carriage Race... Glass blowing...
Item #598975
July 27, 1901
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 27, 1901 The front cover of the issue contains several illustrations of "The Manufacture of Blown Glass - Lamp Chimneys" with an accompanying article inside. Inside the issue are: "Electric Hoist Installed on the Comstock"; "The Paris-Berlin Motor Carriage Race"; "The Experimental Machine of M. Santos-Dumont"; and other ar... See More
35-Horse-Power Caterpillar ...
Item #598712
May 16, 1908
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 16, 1908 This issue contains an illustration "The 35-Horse-Power Caterpillar" with an accompanying article "The 'Caterpillar' Tractor". Additional items are: "Ziegler Magazine for the Blind", "A French Universal System of Machine Molding", "Path of Annular Eclipse" and additional articles and adverti... See More
Nixon resigns the Presidency...
Item #598202
August 09, 1974
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 9, 1974 The two word banner headline proclaims one of the more infamous political events of the 20th century: "NIXON RESIGNS", followed by a two line banner: "He Urges A Time of 'Healing'; Ford Will Take Office Today" with various related subheads.
The New York Times remains one of the most in-demand titles for major events fr... See More
The Krag-Jorgensen rifle...
Item #597465
September 24, 1892
ARMY AND NAVY JOURNAL, New York, September 24, 1892 Advertisements within this issue include: "Bethlehem Steel Company" "Anheuser Busch Brewing Ass'n" & "Remington Typewriter" among others. See the photo for details, including additional ads.
Also inside the issue is an article "The Reunion at Washington".
A tabloid-size publication; the sub... See More
Music composer Kurt Weill death...
Item #597250
April 04, 1950
NEW YORK TIMES, April 4, 1950
* Kurt Weill death
* German music composer
* The Threepenny Opera
Page 29 has one column headlines: "Kurt Weill Dead; Composer, Was 50", "Wrote Music for One Touch of Venus, Lady in the Dark and Other Broadway Hits", "Also Turned Out Operas", "Der Protagonist and Tsar Has Himself Photographed His Best Know... See More
1917 Mattoon IL tornado outbreak....
Item #596922
May 27, 1917
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, May 27, 1917
* Mattoon Illinois tornado outbreak
* Nice headline for display
The front page has a nice banner headline: "OVER 100 DEAD AND 2,000 HOMELESS"
with subheads that include: "Spring Tornadoes Devastate Towns In Central West" "Mattoon Almost Wiped From Face Of Earth" (see photos)
Other news, sports and a... See More
Niagara Bridge...
Item #596160
February 20, 1875
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, February 20, 1875 The front page of this issue features "The Proposed Niagara Bridge at Lewiston, N.Y." and an associated article. Inside the issue is: a text article "Flying Machines"; "Irrigation in Colorado - Letting Water Into a Sluice Way"; "Measuring Mountains"; "Cameron's Plenum and Vacuum Pump"; "H
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Color cover... Navy-Curtiss Flying Boat...
Item #596110
June 07, 1919
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June 7, 1919 The color cover is "Salvaged Boilers Rolled 21 Miles Along the California Coast" with the related story with the issue of how these were removed from a stranded, salvaged ship and found that this was the method of transporting them. The front page of the issue is "American 'mystery' ships and their equipment for combating U-b... See More
Richard Byrd North Pole flgiht...
Item #595573
May 10, 1926
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, May 10, 1926
* Aviator Richard Byrd
* North Pole flight
* 1st report
The front page has a four column headline: "AMERICAN DETERMINATION AND PLUCK AGAIN FATHOM REALM OF ACHIEVEMENT ON POLE FLIGHT" with subheads that include: "First Flight by Plane to Top of World Made by Capt. Byrd" "15 Hour Trip" an... See More
Babe Ruth signs 1 year contract with Yankees...
Item #594962
March 17, 1932
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, March 17, 1932
* Babe Ruth signs 1 year contract
* New York Yankees (1st report)
* Major League baseball
This 20 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 9: "Babe Ruth Submits To A One-Year Contract", "First Time Behemoth on 4-Ply Bingles Has Taken Short Treaty" and "Report Legs Wobbling"... See More
Private Joseph L. Lockard, of Williamsport, PA...
Item #594724
February 03, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 3, 1942
* Battle near Java
* General Douglas MacArthur.
* Pearl Harbor images - including warning
* Private Joseph L. Lockard, of Williamsport, PA
This 40 page newspaper has a three line, five column headline on the front page: "M'Authur Beats Off Two Divisions; Burma Line Firm Under Pressure; Japanese Menace Isle Near Java".
Page fi
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* Battle near Java
* General Douglas MacArthur.
* Pearl Harbor images - including warning
* Private Joseph L. Lockard, of Williamsport, PA
This 40 page newspaper has a three line, five column headline on the front page: "M'Authur Beats Off Two Divisions; Burma Line Firm Under Pressure; Japanese Menace Isle Near Java".
Page fi
1930 America's Cup Enterprise Winning...
Item #594247
September 15, 1930
PRESCOTT JOURNAL MINER, Arizona, September 15, 1930.
* U.S. Yacht Enterprise
* Shamrock V
* America's Cup
This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "AMERICAN BOAT TAKES SHAMROCK IN SECOND RACE"
"Enterprise Has Margin Of Two Races For American Cup"
Coverage on the 1930 America's Cup yachting race in which "... See More
Rosalind Russell... Hedy Lamarr...
Item #594142
October 06, 1946
SUNDAY GRAPHIC (The Detroit Free Press), Detroit, Michigan, October 6, 1946 The front colored cover is a photo of actress Rosalind Russell with the back page featuring Hedy Lamarr. Inside are variety of articles and advertisements.
This is complete in 20 pages measuring approximately 15 x 11 inches with a slightly irregular left spine, otherwise is in good condition.
Olivia de Havilland...
Item #594141
November 17, 1946
SUNDAY GRAPHIC (The Detroit Free Press), Detroit, Michigan, November 17, 1946 The front colored cover is a photo of actress Olivia de Havilland. Inside are variety of articles and advertisements.
This is complete in 28 pages measuring approximately 15 x 11 inches with a slightly irregular left spine, otherwise is in good condition.
Ann Sheridan..
Item #594136
March 26, 1944
PICTURE PARADE (The Philadelphia Inquirer), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 26, 1944 The front colored cover is a photo of Ann Sheridan with her signature. Inside are articles pertaining to World War II with photos; and advertisements.
This is complete in 16 pages measuring approximately 15.5 x 11 inches with a few tiny edge tears on some inside pages, otherwise in very nice condition.... See More
Gene Tierney... Ava Gardner...
Item #594135
December 12, 1948
PICTORIAL MAGAZINE (The Detroit News), Detroit, Michigan, December 12, 1948 The front colored cover is a photo of Gene Tierney. Inside are articles: "Backwoods Safari: Detroit Bowmen Invade Canadian Bush by Plane"; "Joins Ranks of Stars" is a photo of Ava Gardner which states that hear as a full fledged film star; and other articles and advertisements.
This is complete... See More
Danny Kaye...
Item #594132
November 08, 1953
THIS WEEK (The Detroit News), Detroit, Michigan, November 8, 1953 The front colored cover features a photo of Danny Kaye which has an accompanying article. Inside are articles: "...How Career Girls Should Pick Husbands" and other articles and advertisements.
This is complete in 32 pages measuring approximately 12.5 x 11 inches and is in very nice condition.
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus clown, Lou Jacobs... Burt Lancaster...
Item #594131
April 09, 1961
THE AMERICAN WEEKLY (The Detroit News), Detroit, Michigan, April 9, 1951 The front colored cover features a photo of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus clown, Lou Jacobs. Inside are articles: "Rich Rebel" which is about actor Burt Lancaster; and other articles and advertisements.
This is complete in 16 pages measuring approximately 12.5 x 11 inches and is in very nice... See More
Elizabeth Taylor...
Item #594129
February 02, 1958
PARADE MAGAZINE (Sunday Call-Chronicle), Allentown, Pennsylvania, February 2, 1958 The front colored cover features a photo of Elizabeth Taylor and family with accompanying article. Inside are articles: "A closeup look at Ike's workday"; "Syria - New look at a Red-tinged tinderbox"; and other articles and advertisements.
This is complete in 40 pages measuring appro... See More
Orson Welles...
Item #594128
November 16, 1958
PARADE MAGAZINE (Sunday Call-Chronicle), Allentown, Pennsylvania, November 16, 1958 The front colored cover features a photo of Orson Welles with accompanying article. Inside are articles: "Beware of... Fool's Gold in Alaska"; and other articles and advertisements.
This is complete in 28 pages measuring approximately 13 x 11 inches and is in very nice condition.
Gary Cooper... Mitzi Gaynor...
Item #594125
March 06, 1955
PARADE MAGAZINE (Sunday Call-Chronicle), Allentown, Pennsylvania, March 6, 1955 The front colored cover features a photo of Gary Cooper. Inside are articles: "Shorter Hospital Stays Than Ever"; "The Studio dropped her too soon - Mitzi Gaynor can prove it: she's doing better than ever, now"; "Hollywood Goes Ski-Crazy" and other articles and advertisements.
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Lauren Bacall...
Item #594123
January 29, 1956
PARADE MAGAZINE (Sunday Call-Chronicle), Allentown, Pennsylvania, January 29, 1956 The front colored cover features a photo of Lauren Bacall with an accompanying article inside including her husband Humphrey Bogart. Inside are articles: "Soon: Coast to coast in 75 minutes" and other articles and advertisements.
This is complete in 24 pages measuring approximately 13 x 11 inches ... See More
Coca-Cola advertisement...
Item #593968
August 11, 1912
SUNDAY ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE of the DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit Michigan, August 11, 1912 The cover of this issue contains a cameo of a lady. Within the issue are a variety of articles, stories and advertisements.
This also contains a half-page advertisement inside the issue for Coca-Cola and a colored advertisement on the back page for Kellogg's Toasted Corn Flakes.
This is complet... See More
Thomas Edison advertisement...
Item #593966
October 01, 1911
SUNDAY ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE of the DAILY PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, October 1, 1911 The cover of this issue contains a young lady outside in the woods. Within the issue are a variety of articles, stories and advertisements.
The of the issue is a full page advertisement for the General Electric Company on "Edison's Dream Comes True" and contains a photo of Thomas Ediso... See More
Details on the Treaty of Aix la Chapelle...
Item #593905
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1748 One of the better items in this issue is discussion of the proceedings at Aix la Chapelle towards the treaty that would end tthe War of the Austrian Succession in Europe. A bit further on is: "The Substance of the Articles of the Definitive Treaty of Peace" which takes over a full page.Lacking the plate and map called for.... See More
Corruption in Los Angeles...
Item #593886
November 11, 1939
LIBERTY, New York, November 11, 1939 The cover of this issue shows a hunter and his dog which came upon a skunk.
Inside the issue is: "The Lid Off Los Angeles - Beginning an astounding story of corruption and vice in a great city -- and a stirring battle against them"; and more stories and advertisements. The back page features a color advertisement for Lucky Strike cigarettes.
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Aviation cover...
Item #593871
September 24, 1927
JUDGE magazine, New York, September 24, 1927 The cover of this issue is entitled "Plane Jane" and is an illustration of a lady pilot about to climb into a plane. The issue is comprised of a variety of articles, poems, illustrations, stories and advertisements.
This is complete in 34 pages measuring approximately 11.25 x 8.5 inches and is in nice condition.
Jerome Park Reservoir...
Item #593777
June 01, 1901
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June 1, 1901 The front cover of this issue features five photos of "the Water Supply of New York City - Jerome Park Reservoir" which has an accompanying article within the issue. Inside is: "Double-Track Railway Viaduct Over the Des Moines River"; "The United States Experimental Model Basin"; "Removing the Disabled 65-Ton Gun ... See More
Bette Davis...
Item #593765
February 02, 1936
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS SCREEN & RADIO WEEKLY, Albany, New York, February 2, 1936 The cover of this issue features a photo actress Bette Davis with a related article inside. Also within the issue are numerous Hollywood reports and photos.
Complete in 16 pages with some binding slits in the left spine, otherwise in nice condition.
The Wright brothers fly... A nice first report...
Item #177848
January 02, 1904
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 2, 1904 The significance of this issue is the lengthier-than-most report on page 10 headed: "A Flying-Machine That Flies" which is the great and very historic report of the first successful flight of the Wright brothers at Kitty Hawk.
The article begins with a cautious note: "Stories of flying machines that fly are to be received w... See More
Three color political prints...
Item #593510
December 27, 1890
JUDGE magazine, New York, Dec. 27, 1890
* Color political prints
Judge magazine was founded in 1881 by a group of artists, headed by James Albert Wales, who left the staff of the popular comic weekly Puck. The magazine featured bold satire and good political drawing with chromolithographic front and back covers and center spread.
After a strong start, the magazine found itself struggling t... See More
Three color political prints...
Item #593509
December 20, 1890
JUDGE magazine, New York, Dec. 20, 1890
* Color political prints
Judge magazine was founded in 1881 by a group of artists, headed by James Albert Wales, who left the staff of the popular comic weekly Puck. The magazine featured bold satire and good political drawing with chromolithographic front and back covers and center spread.
After a strong start, the magazine found itself strugg... See More
Three color political prints...
Item #592456
November 22, 1890
JUDGE magazine, New York, Nov. 22, 1890
* Color political prints
Judge magazine was founded in 1881 by a group of artists, headed by James Albert Wales, who left the staff of the popular comic weekly Puck. The magazine featured bold satire and good political drawing with chromolithographic front and back covers and center spread.
After a strong start, the magazine found itself struggling t... See More
1890 color political prints...
Item #591059
June 21, 1890
JUDGE magazine, New York, June 21, 1890
* Color political prints
Judge magazine was founded in 1881 by a group of artists, headed by James Albert Wales, who left the staff of the popular comic weekly Puck. The magazine featured bold satire and good political drawing with chromolithographic front and back covers and center spread.
After a strong start, the magazine found itself struggl... See More
Three 1890 color political prints...
Item #591057
June 21, 1890
JUDGE magazine, New York, June 21, 1890
* Color political prints
Judge magazine was founded in 1881 by a group of artists, headed by James Albert Wales, who left the staff of the popular comic weekly Puck. The magazine featured bold satire and good political drawing with chromolithographic front and back covers and center spread.
After a strong start, the magazine found itself strugg... See More
Landing at Salerno...
Item #590300
September 26, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, September 26, 1943 The front page has a six-column, three-line headline which reads "Russians Fight Way Into Kiev Suburbs After Taking Stronghold of Smolensk; Allies Push Ahead in Hills Above Naples" with subhead "Fifth Army Gaining", "Troops Forge Ahead in Heavy Artillery Fire From Both Sides"; "Crests Reported Seized"; &... See More
Colored print...Sick child...
Item #590148
January 01, 1896
This is a single page, colored print only entitled "There Is Hope" which is a scene of a sick child in bed with her parents and grandmother looking on. The source of the print is unknown but bears a copyright date of 1896 by Wm. H. Hussey. This measures 15 x 10 inches and is in nice condition.
Caffraria, Africa...
Item #590113
October 13, 1877
HARPER'S WEEKLY SUPPLEMENT, New York, October 13, 1877 (print only) This single-page contains a large illustration entitled "Sketches in Caffraria", measuring approximately 11.75 x 9 inches, includes four scenes from Caffraria, a district extending along the east coast of Africa.
This is a SINGLE PAGE only illustration measuring approximately 16x10.75 inches and is in very nic... See More
Footprints on the moon...
Item #590108
July 30, 1969
THE FLORIDA TIMES-UNION, Jacksonville, Florida, July 30, 1969 The front page of this issue features a headline "Moon Conquest Put in Color!" with a subhead "Old Glory Planted on Moon by Astronauts - One of the First Color Pictures" along with large photo.
PLEASE NOTE: This is an incomplete issue, it is only 6 pages of the first section of the newspaper, and is in good co... See More
Footprints on the moon...
Item #590107
July 30, 1969
JACKSONVILLE JOURNAL, Jacksonville, Florida, July 30, 1969 The front page of this issue features a headline "Those Moon Footprints" along with two large photos which had just been released from the Apollo 11 mission. The one photo was taken during the descent of their lunar module and the other is from the command ship, which show the American flag and the footprints in the lunar d... See More
Sportswoman of the Year, Chris Evert... Muhammad Ali...
Item #590105
December 27, 1976
SPORTS ILLUSTRATED, Chicago, Illinois, December 20-27, 1976 This is a special year-end, double issue. The front cover of this issue features the photo Chris Evert dress in an old-fashioned tennis garment with the headline "Sportswoman of the Year - Chris Evert". Additional women photoed in the issue are Dorothy Hamill, Sheila Young and Nadia Comaneci. Also included is a "Throu... See More
Lighthouses of New York... New York's water supply...
Item #589993
March 01, 1913
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, March 1, 1913 Within is issue is an article entitled "Lighthouses and Buoys of New York Harbor - Safeguards for the Mariner" which also contains several accompanying illustrations. Other articles include "The New York Water Supply - Notes on New York City's Water Supply System"; Modern Pumps for High Vacua"; Halos in Minerals -... See More
Joe Paterno death.... Penn State campus newspaper...
Item #589800
January 23, 2012
THE DAILY COLLEGIAN, Special Commemorative Edition, January 23, 2012
* Death of Joe Paterno
* Penn State University
* Best title to have
Note: This is a 1st edition printing - not one of the common reprint editions.
This publication is published for Penn State students and faculty. What better issue could be had on the death of famed football coach Joe Paterno. The front page has ... See More
Mattoon IL tornado outbreak....
Item #589798
May 27, 1917
THE MORNING STAR, Wilmington, North Carolina, May 27, 1917
* Mattoon, IL tornado outbreak
This 16 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "MORE THAN HUNDRED LIVES ARE LOST IN TORNADOES THAT HIT PARTS OF KANSAS AND ILLINOIS" with subheads (see photos). Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Light browning with little margin wear and tear, otherwise g... See More
Velocipede...
Item #589570
August 19, 1868
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, August 19, 1868
* Hanlons' Patent Improved Velocipede, with image
An inside page has a nice article, "Improvement in the Velocipede", which is accompanied by a 4 3/4 inch square print, "Hanlons' Patent Improved Velocipede". Other interesting inventions and period advertising are present throughout.
Complete in 16 pages, meas... See More
Opening of the St. Louis World's Fair issue...
Item #589445
January 31, 1904
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 7, 1904 The front cover of the issue is entitled "The Opening of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition" which is comprised of two photos with additional photos inside the issue. Within the issue is "The Russian Ice-Breaker 'Ermack' Capable of Forcing Her Way Through Ice Twenty-Five Feet Thick"; "High-Velocity 6-inch Wire-Wound G... See More
Edison Day advertisement...
Item #589428
October 17, 1914
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 17, 1914 The backpage of this issue features a fullpage advertisement for "1879 Edison Day - Oct. 21st 1914" which includes Thomas Edison standing by two of his lamps, his first lamp and his Mazda lamp. The frontpage is a colored print of an armored military vehicle. Within the issue are: "Our Knowledge of the Planet Mars" &quo... See More
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