Celebrating Robert Burns, the renowned Scotish poet...
Item #698358
January 29, 1859
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Jan. 29, 1859 The issue has several illustrations related to Robert Burns (Rabbie Burns), the notable Scottish poet and lyricist. In this regard, the front page has: "The Burns Centenary, 'Alloway's Auld Kirk'". The inside has: "The Burns - Centenary - Burns In The Plough-Field Composing His Poem 'To A Mountain Daisy'"... See More
Terrific Honolulu newspaper, one day after Pearl Harbor...
Item #698121
December 08, 1941
THE HONOLULU ADVERTISER, Hawaii, Dec. 8, 1941
* Attack on Pearl Harbor
* U.S. to enter World War II
* Best publication to be had
Fully one-third of the newspaper, above the masthead, is taken up with a dramatic three line banner headline: "SABOTEURS LAND HERE ! Britain, Australia Declare War ! " with various related subheads as well including: "Raiders Return In Dawn A... See More
Great color cover of a baseball player...
Item #698044
April 02, 1914
LESLIE"S ILLUSTRATED, New York, April 2, 1914 See the photo for the terrific, color cover on this issue, featuring a baseball player at bat. A terrific item for display. Such color covers rarely survived, hence quite scarce.
Very nice condition, although with a rather discrete inked stamp near the top just under the wing of the eagle--almost unnoticeable. Complete with all 20 pages.... See More
Crossroads Guitar Festival... Darrell David Rice charged..
Item #697942
June 08, 2004
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 8, 2004
* The Crossroads Guitar Festival
* Darrell David Rice charged
The front of the Calendar Section has: "Strum of its parts", which tells of the 2004 Crossroads Guitar Festival in Dallas. Included is a very graphic containing individual photos of guitar greats Joe Walsh, John Mayer, B.B. King, Eric Clapton, Carlos Santana, J.J. Cale, Jimmie Vaughn, an... See More
The Skyline Drive Murders... The Scorpion King, Changing Lanes, Jason X...
Item #697935
April 26, 2002
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 26, 2002
* Murders in Shanandoah National Park
* Darrell David Rice pleads "not guilty"
* Changing Lanes, The Scorpion King, & Jason X
Page A16 has the brief article headed: "Man Pleads Not Guilty in Killing of Female Hikers at National Park". This is in regard to Darrell David Rice being accused of murdering Laura Winans and Julianne Willia... See More
Mary Pickford poses for a 4th of July-themed photo...
Item #697928
July 19, 1925
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS (ROTOGRAVURE SUPPLEMENT), July 1, 1923
* July 4th coverage
* Mary Pickford poses for the Detroit Free Press
* Great for framing
Fans of the Golden Age of Hollywood and prior will appreciate the full-page, July Fourth-themed illustration which included Mary Pickford. She posed especially for The Detroit Free Press. Would look great framed.
Other illustrations are fou... See More
The finest trio on Desert Storm...
Item #697884
January 17, 1991
DAILY GAZETTE, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois This is a trio of exceedingly displayable issues, each formatted similarly although with individually significant headlines on Desert Storm: the beginning of the air war: "WAR!"; the beginning of the land war: "INVASION!" and the "VICTORY!" once Iraq conceded and agreed to all U.N. resolutions.
These three newspapers... See More
Emancipation remembered...
Item #697831
January 04, 1902
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 4, 1902 (reduced price - see below re: condition) Frontpage photo "A Memory of Emancipation Day"; Ice Hockey and Its Players; a colored print "Jan Kubelik - The Bohemian Violinist Now Touring The United States"; a page of photos of Marconi's Latest Experiments in Wireless Telegraphy; a page of photos Winners at the First annual Sow ... See More
Robert Durst captured... George Harrison death...
Item #697624
November 30, 2001
DAILY NEWS, New York, Nov. 30, 2001
* Murderer Robert Durst captured
* American real estate heir
* George Harrison death (1st report)
* The Beatles - English rock band
The top of the front page has a a headline: "NABBED" with subhead and photo. (see images) Pages 2 & 3 has a banner heading: "DURST COLLARED IN PA. GROCERY STORE" with a few more related photos.
Als... See More
War Is Over...
Item #697543
August 15, 1945
CLEVELAND PLAIN DEALER, Ohio, Aug., 15, 1945
* World War II ends - V-J
* Japanese surrenders
The triple banner headline announces: "WAR IS OVER, TRUMAN ANNOUNCES; M'AETHU PICKED TO RULE JAPAN" with various subheads including: "President Calls 2 Legal Holidays".
Two front page photos show Truman and a celebratory crowd in Cleveland. Much related reporting insi... See More
Review & premiere of "Terminator 2: Judgment Day", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #697257
July 03, 1991
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 3, 1991
* Best "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" advertisement & review
* Grand Opening Day premiere of this science-fiction action classic starring Arnold Schwarzenegger
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home o... See More
Golfer Ben Hogan's death report... One of the greatest...
Item #697228
July 26, 1997
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 26, 1997 (1st four sections) The front page reports the death of Ben Hogan, generally considered one of the greatest golfers to have ever played the game. He won 4 U.S. Opens and 9 Majors, and some argue his tally should be credited as 5 and 10 respectively as he also won the Hale American Open which was the replacement for the U.S. Open the year it was cancelled by t... See More
Premier of The Rock... Dragonheart ad and review...
Item #696869
June 08, 1996
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 8, 1996 (Calendar Section)
* "The Rock" and "Phantom" premier ads
* "Dragonheart" ad and review
* "Mission: Impossible", week 3 full-page ad
A terrific issue published on the premiere weekend of the motion picture hits: "THE ROCK" and "PHANTOM", with full-page ads of each. A... See More
A very displayable "Hallowe'en Number"...
Item #696787
October 27, 1910
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY - "Hallowe'en Number", October 27,1910 Collectors tend to like displayable magazine covered for various holidays and events, and this is one of the nicest Halloween covers we have seen. And it's the complete issue with a wide variety of articles, illustrations, and photos inside. One curious article is: "Is the Automobile A National Mena... See More
Mrs. Doubtfire... "Dangerous Woman"... "Grumpy Old Men"...
Item #696571
December 03, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 3, 1993 (Calendar Section only)
* "Dangerous Woman" - premiere ad and review
*Mrs. Doubtfire - week two, full-page ad
A terrific issue featuring many popular movie advertisements of the day in the Calendar Section. In addition to the two mentioned above, additional full-page and/or large movie advertisements include: "We're Back", "Re... See More
Annual automobile issue...
Item #696528
January 06, 1917
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 6, 1917 This issue features a color cover" "A Graphical Representation of the Magnitude of the Automobile Industry". Throughout the issue are various articles & photos concerning the automobile industry, however other topics are reported as well.
The back page is a color advertised for "Firestone Tire" and the inside back c... See More
The early Seventies - Watergate, Nixon resigns, Vietnam Peace Agreement signed, and more...
Item #696462
(7) SNAPSHOT OF THE EARLY 70's - A set of seven authentic front pages (in some cases more) with headlines covering: Richard Nixon's 2nd Election, Watergate, Spiro Agnew's resignation, Nixon's resignation, Gerald Ford's appointment, Nelson Rockefeller's, and the the signing of the Vietnam War Peace Agreement - all illustrating the whirlwind of events covering the early part ... See More
Christmas issue with 3 collectible color prints...
Item #696460
December 24, 1859
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Dec. 24, 1859 In addition to the regular issue, this listing includes the rare/collectible color plates originally included with the "Christmas Supplement", but have often been removed.
Not surprisingly there are a number of Christmas-themed prints, but the highlight would be the 3 color plates within, they being a two-page print: "... See More
Premier's of "While You Were Sleeping, "Crimson Tide" & "The Englishman" - reviews and ads...
Item #696437
May 12, 1995
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 12, 1995
* "While You Were Sleeping"
* "Crimson Tide" double-page ad w/ review
* "The Englishman" - large ad with review
A terrific issue published on the premiere weekend of the motion picture hits: "Crimson Tide" and "The Englishman", with a double-page ad for the 1st, and a full-pag... See More
"The Brady Bunch Movie" & "Just Cause" - Premiere ads & Reviews...
Item #696436
February 17, 1995
LOS ANGELES TIMES, February 17, 1995 (First and Calendar Sections)
* "The Brady Bunch Movie" & "Just Cause" Review
* Full-page premiere ads & reviews
* "Heavy Weights" premier ad
* Large ads for Academy Awards Nominees: "Forest Gump", Billy Madison", "Paul Newman - Nobody's Fool", "Pulp Fiction", "The... See More
Death of The Beatles' George Harrison...
Item #696264
November 30, 2001
DAILY NEWS, New York, Nov. 30, 2001 See the photo below for the great front page heading and photo concerning the death of Beatle George Harrison. Lengthy article & many more photos on the inside pages. The complete issue, very nice condition.
Death of John Lennon - in both Liverpool & New York newspapers...
Item #696235
December 09, 1980
(2-issue set) LIVERPOOL ECHO, England & NEW YORK POST, both dated December 9, 1980 (a two-issue set)
* John Lennon death - The Beatles front man
* From both his hometown and place of his murder
* Best publications to be had - a truly unique pair
Here is a terrific and a very rare opportunity to have two of the best issues on the murder of John Lennon.
First you get the LIVERPOOL ECHO ... See More
1992 Academy Award Nominations...Elizabeth Taylor's birthday party at Disneyland...
Item #696036
February 28, 1992
LOS ANGELES TIMES, February 28, 1992 (sections A, B, C, and F)
* Ads for several Academy Awards nominated movies
* Elizabeth Taylor's birthday party at Disneyland
A terrific issue on several movies nominated for the Academy Awards. Featured movies include: "This is my Life", "My Cousin Vinny", "Beauty and the Beast", "Bugsy", "The Mambo ... See More
Richard Ramirez "Night Stalker" trial in a L.A. paper...
Item #696024
August 15, 1989
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 15, 1989
* Juror Phyllis Yvonne Singletary killed
* Serial killer & rapist Richard Ramirez
* Los Angeles area home invasion predator
* "Night Stalker" on trial for murders
The front page has a two column heading: "Night Stalker Juror Fatally Shot at Home" with subhead. (see)
Complete with all sections (80+ pages), light toning along the ce... See More
Review & premiere of "The Mummy (1999)", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #695977
May 07, 1999
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 7, 1999
* Best "The Mummy (1999)" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* American action fantasy film - Brendan Fraser
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Mummy" 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
Huge headline: the Iraq War begins...
Item #695843
January 17, 1991
DAILY GAZETTE, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois, January 17, 1991
* Operation Desert Storm
* Gulf War starts
* Saddam Hussein
* Persian Gulf
This is one of the more dramatic issues to be had on the beginning of the Iraq War, when the United States initiated the air war to evict Iraq from conquered Kuwait.
Fully half of the front page is taken up with: "WAR !" in maroon ink,... See More
Curious issue reporting Kennedy's assassination...
Item #695835
November 22, 1963
THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-- "Second Extra", Nov. 22, 1963 This “Second Extra” edition has a curious–if not macabre–combination of headline and photo.
As would be expected of an “Extra” of this date, the large & bold headline proclaims: “KENNEDY KILLED” but immediately beneath it is a photo of a street sweeper pushing his trash cart wit... See More
Joe Louis joins the service...
Item #695758
January 13, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 13, 1942
* Joe Louis joins U.S. Army
* Heavyweight Boxing Champion
The top of page 10 has a one column heading: "LOUIS SIGNS AT $21, EAGER 'TO GET JAPS'" with photo. (see)
Complete with 40 pages, rag edition in nice condition
President Obama's 2nd Inauguration... Beyonce performs....
Item #695655
January 22, 2013
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 22, 2013
* President Obama's Second Inauguration
* Several pages with both photos and textual details
* Beyonce sings the National Anthem
Several pages of this issue are dedicated to covering the 2nd Presidential Inauguration of Barack Obama. See images for details.
The issue is complete in multiple sections and is in very good condition.... See More
Premier ads and reviews for "Get Shorty"& "Mallrats"...
Item #695629
October 20, 1995
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 20, 1995 (Front and Calendar sections only)
* Get Shorty - premier double-page ad and review
* Mallrats - premier ad and review
* Les Misérables - premier ad and review
* Now and Then - premier ad and review
A terrific issue of the motion pictures hits: "Get Shorty", "Mallrats", "Les Misér
... See More
"Gianni" Versace... Andrew Cunanan… Elton John and Princess Diana...
Item #695076
July 23, 1997
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 23, 1997 (1st 4 sections)
* Giovanni Maria "Gianni" Versace - funeral
* Famous Italian designer
* Murdered by serial killer Andrew Phillip Cunanan - targeting gays
* Elton John, Princess Diana, & other celebrities present
The front page shows Elton John and Princess Diana at the funeral of the famous Italian designer, Giovanni Versace, who had been m... See More
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
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
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
19th century illustrated issues, at a wholesale price...
Item #694740
(5) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of five illustrated issues from the 19th century in average or better condition. Titles may include any of the following: Harper's Weekly, Frank Leslie's, Gleason's, Ballou's, and/or similar. Well over 25 prints from 1866-1899! Each will have only minor (typical) wear, foxing, and toning. Centerfold prints, if present, will only have mi... See More
19th century illustrated... Second rate and damaged...
Item #694718
(10) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of ten 2nd-rate and damaged illustrated issues. A blended lot of titles may include any of the following: Harper's Weekly, Frank Leslie's, Scientific American, London Illustrated, Gleason's, Ballou's, etc. Well over 50 prints will be found within this lot.All 19th-century 2nd rate and partially damaged illustrated issues may in... 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
... See More
* 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)!
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
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
Three color political prints... St. Patrick's Day...
Item #694450
March 08, 1890
JUDGE magazine, New York, March 8, 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
"Old Glory" on the cover... quote from Woodrow Wilson...
Item #693844
June 03, 1915
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York City, June 3, 1915
* United States color flag
* World War I era
The color cover of this issue (see photos) features a very large and formal display of the American flag. Beneath the flag is a quote from Woodrow Wilson headed "Our Flag". The quote, delivered by Wilson at the Hotel Biltmore, New York, on May 17, 1915, begins: "WHEN I think of ... See More
Displayable mother and child... color print...
Item #693836
June 02, 1892
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY, New York, June 2, 1892 Occasionally this title had beautiful color prints on their front pages, and this is one of the better ones (see photos). The print is captioned: "Good-Bye, Papa." taken from the painting by Seymour J. Guy.
Complete in 16 pages, very nice, clean condition.
Clark Gable & Carole Lombard marry in 1939....
Item #693464
March 30, 1939
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, 6 A.M. Extra, March 30, 1939
* Actor Clark Gable
* Actress Carole Lombard
* Marriage - wedding
The top of the front page, above the masthead is a seven column headline: "Clark Gable Weds Carole Lombard!" with subhead. Page 3 has a related photo. (see)
Complete with all 28 pages, light toning at the margins, small binding holes and a little wear al... See More
1936 color cover of young boy riding elephant at the circus...
Item #693352
April 18, 1936
LIBERTY magazine, New York, April 18, 1936 The color cover has an illustration of a little boy riding an elephant at the Circus. Also present is an article titled "Which Teams will win the Pennants this year?", along with other interesting short stories.
Complete in 62 pages, disbound with a bit of roughness at the spine, 8 1/2 by 11 1/2 inches, a slightly rough left sp... See More
1941 color cover... Young boy waking to his alarm clock...
Item #693350
March 08, 1941
LIBERTY magazine, New York, March 8, 1941 The color cover of has an illustration of a little boy snuggling his dog and reaching to turn off his alarm clock. Also present is an article titled: "Shall We Have A Woman's National Guard?", and other interesting short stories.
Complete in 62 pages, disbound with a bit of roughness at the spine, 8 1/2 by 11 1/2 inches, gen... See More
1938 baseball-themed color cover... Is Joe DiMaggio 'Wonder Man'?
Item #693348
April 16, 1938
LIBERTY magazine, New York, April 16, 1938 The color cover has an illustration of an older man (grandfather?) swinging a baseball bat with a young boy (grandson?) playing catcher. Also present is an article titled: "Is DiMaggio baseball's Wonder Man?" along with other interesting articles.
Complete in 62 pages, disbound with a bit of roughness at the spine, 8 1/2 by... See More
1938: Roosevelt describes his "New Deal"... Great color cover..
Item #693346
March 12, 1938
LIBERTY magazine, New York, Mar. 12, 1938 The color cover of has an illustration a puppy surprising his new owner with a kiss. The tag around the puppy's neck reads "Happy Birthday!" Also present is an article titled: "President Roosevelt's Own Story of the New Deal", which provides his own perspective on the program and includes several photos. Quite interes... See More
American playwright Sinclair Lewis on the demise of the family in 1930...
Item #693326
December 21, 1930
The Detroit News, December 21, 1930 (single leaf)
* American writer & playwright Sinclair Lewis
* The decline of the American Family
* Wonderful graphics
This is a single leaf from the literature section of The Detroit News with a fascinating article by Sinclair Lewis' thoughts on the decline of the American family.
This page is very displayable as it contains dramatic color ... See More
If you are searching for a newspaper from a specific date, please note that we have a vast selection available for purchase by using the date picker on our
gifts and birthday newspapers page.
An Inside Look
Timothy Hughes Rare &
Early Newspapers…
A special thank you goes out
to the staff of WGRC!
to the staff of WGRC!
History's Newsstand Blog
- June 19, 1865 – The historical foundation of “Juneteenth”…
- Snapshot June, 1875 – Winslow Homer…
- The June, 2025 Newsletter from Timothy Hughes Rare & Early Newspapers…
- Where game history, moral philosophy, and educational theory collide…
Timothy Hughes Rare & Early Newspapers
P.O. Box 3636
Williamsport, PA 17701
Phone: 1-570-326-1045
E-mail: info@rarenewspapers.com
Hours
Weekdays, 7:30 - 4 (ET)
Full Contact Information
P.O. Box 3636
Williamsport, PA 17701
Phone: 1-570-326-1045
E-mail: info@rarenewspapers.com
Hours
Weekdays, 7:30 - 4 (ET)
Full Contact Information
