Suggestions for Novices
We invite you to explore the hobby of collecting rare newspapers. To this end, the following items have been priced at $16 or less and make great "entry level" items for novices.Suggestions for Novices
      We invite you to explore the hobby of collecting rare newspapers.  To this end, the following items have been priced at $16 or less and make great "entry level" items for novices. 
    
  
Item #544315
          June 01, 1914
          The Theatre (single print only) from New York, June, 1914.
* Frances Starr
This is a black and white photo of Frances Starr in "The Secret".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544359
          July 01, 1914
          The Theatre (single print only) from New York, July, 1914.
* Lottie Collins
This is a black and white photo of Lottie Collins from "The Belle of Bond Street".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544360
          July 01, 1914
          The Theatre (single print only) from New York, July, 1914.
* Lily Cahill and William Courtenay
This is a black and white photo of Lily Cahill and William Courtenay from "Under Cover".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544361
          July 01, 1914
          The Theatre (single print only) from New York, July, 1914.
* Bessie Abott
This is a black and white photo of Bessie Abott as Maid Marian from "Robin Hood".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544362
          July 01, 1914
          The Theatre (single print only) from New York, July, 1914.
* Margaret Greene
This is a black and white photo of Margaret Greene from "Seven Keys to Baldpate".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544363
          July 01, 1914
          The Theatre (single print only) from New York, July, 1914.
* Jose Collins
This is a black and white photo of Jose Collins from "The Passing Show of 1914".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544365
          July 01, 1914
          The Theatre (single print only) from New York, July, 1914.
* Alexandra Carlisle
This is a black and white photo of Alexandra Carlisle from "The Money Makers".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544366
          July 01, 1914
          The Theatre (single print only) from New York, July, 1914.
* Fannie Ward
This is a black and white photo of Fannie Ward from "Madame President".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544367
          July 01, 1914
          The Theatre (single print only) from New York, July, 1914.
* Taylor Holmes and Alma Belwin
This is a black and white photo of Taylor Holmes and Alma Belwin from "The Third Party".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544369
          July 01, 1914
          The Theatre (single print only) from New York, July, 1914.
* Elsie Ferguson
This is a black and white photo of Elsie Ferguson from "The Unseen Empire".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544370
          July 01, 1914
          The Theatre (single print only) from New York, July, 1914.
* Emily Stevens
This is a black and white photo of Emily Stevens from "To-day".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544371
          July 01, 1914
          The Theatre (single print only) from New York, July, 1914.
* Chrystal Herne
This is a black and white photo of Chrystal Herne from "At Bay".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544372
          July 01, 1914
          The Theatre (single print only) from New York, July, 1914.
* Genevieve Hamper (Mrs. Robert Mantell)
This is a black and white photo of Genevieve Hamper from "Hamlet".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544377
          September 01, 1914
          The Theatre (single print only) from New York, September, 1914.
* Julia Sanderson
This is a black and white photo of Julia Sanderson from "The Girl from Utah".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544379
          September 01, 1914
          The Theatre (single print only) from New York, September, 1914.
* Majorie Murray
This is a black and white photo of Majorie Murray from "Kitty MacKay".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544380
          September 01, 1914
          The Theatre (single print only) from New York, September, 1914.
* Lillian Russell
This is a black and white photo of Lillian Russell at home.
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544381
          September 01, 1914
          The Theatre (single print only) from New York, September, 1914.
* Doris Keane
This is a black and white photo of Doris Keane in "Romance".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544386
          October 01, 1914
          The Theatre (single print only) from New York, October, 1914.
* Mille Dazie
This is a black and white photo of Mille Dazie from "Pantaloon".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544388
          November 01, 1914
          The Theatre (single print only) from New York, November, 1914.
* Walker Whiteside
This is a black and white photo of Walker Whiteside from "Mr. Wu".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544390
          November 01, 1914
          The Theatre (single print only) from New York, November, 1914.
* Phyllis Neilson-Terry
This is a black and white photo of Phyllis Neilson-Terry from "Twelfth Night" and "Romeo and Juliet".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544391
          November 01, 1914
          The Theatre (single print only) from New York, November, 1914.
* Helen Ware
This is a black and white photo of Helen Ware from "The Revolt".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544395
          December 01, 1914
          The Theatre (single print only) from New York, December, 1914.
* Alla Nazimova
This is a black and white photo of Alla Nazimova as Diana Laska from "That Sort".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544397
          December 01, 1914
          The Theatre (single print only) from New York, December, 1914.
* Laura Hope Crews
This is a black and white photo of Laura Hope Crews from "The Phantom Rival".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544398
          December 01, 1914
          The Theatre (single print only) from New York, December, 1914.
* Fritzi Scheff
This is a black and white photo of Fritzi Scheff from "Pretty Mrs. Smith".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544399
          December 01, 1914
          The Theatre (single print only) from New York, December, 1914.
* Annie Saker
This is a black and white photo of Annie Saker from "The Story of the Rosary".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Rare title...
Item #575355
          January 01, 1916
          CHRISTIAN WORK, A Religious Weekly Review, New York, 1916
* Rare title
A magazine format periodical with--as the title would suggest--primarily religious content. This is the continuation of: "The Evangelist & New York Observer".
Complete in 32 pages, never bound nor trimmed, minimal wear, measures 9 1/4 by 13 inches.... See More
Front page headlines on World War I...
Item #682280
          July 19, 1916
          EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, July 19, 1916 Several front page heads on World War I including: "RUSSIANS INVADE HUNGARY" "Germans Regain Ground From British" "Admission of Losses Made By London" "Assaults Violent In Riga Sector".
Complete in ten pages, nice condition.
Scientific American illustration...
Item #548053
          January 20, 1917
          SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 20, 1917 (Print only)
This single page illustration is entitled "A Phase of the Ice Harvest: Guiding the Cakes of Ice into the Scoring Saws".
The page measures approximately 10.75" x 15" and is in nice condition however it does contain a library ink stamp in the top margin (see photo for details).... See More
Auto Ad...
Item #548055
          January 20, 1917
          SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 20, 1917 (Print only)
This single page features a half-page advertisement for "Mitchell Motors Company".
The page measures approximately 10.75" x 15" and is in nice condition.
Oxy-Acetylene Torch print...
Item #548056
          January 27, 1917
          SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 27, 1917 (Print only)
This single page illustration is entitled "Cutting Steel Under Water With The Oxy-Acetylene Torch".
The page measures approximately 10.75" x 15" and is in nice condition however it does contain a library ink stamp in the top margin (see photo for details).
Patterson's Tuxedo Tobacco print...
Item #548057
          January 27, 1917
          SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 27, 1917 (Print only)
This single page features a three-quarter page advertisement for "Patterson's Tuxedo Tobacco".
The page measures approximately 10.75" x 15" and is in nice condition.
General Electric Company print...
Item #548058
          January 27, 1917
          SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 27, 1917 (Print only)
This single page features the advertisement from the back of the original issue and is for "General Electric Company" of Schenectady, New York. Within the GE symbol are several scenes of how electricity is being used and also how it is used at mealtime.
The page measures approximately 10.75" x 15" and is in nice... See More
Early car ad...
Item #221978
          January 01, 1919
          Unknown Title, 1919. (print only)
PLEASE NOTE: The exact title of the issue and date is unknown. This is an advertisement for Paige-Detroit Motor Car Co. Detroit.
The print size is approximately 6 x 8.5 inches and the overall matted size approximately is 8.5 x 11 inches. The matting color is a medium shade of green/grey color.
Automobile advertisement...
Item #538259
          January 01, 1919
          Unknown Title, 1919. (print only)
PLEASE NOTE: The exact title of the issue and date is unknown. The is a advertisement print for Standard Steel Car Company. The print size is approximately 5.5 x 8 inches and the overall matted size approximately is 8.5 x 11 inches. The matting color is a medium shade of blue/grey color.... See More
Item #208036
          January 01, 1922
          NORDYKE & MARMON COMPANY, Indianapolis, IN, 1922. A great issue for framing and displaying!
Item #221097
          January 01, 1922
          Unknown Title, 1922. (print only)
The is a advertisement print for Standard Plumbing Fixtures. The print size is approximately 6.25 x 9.5 inches. See photo for details
Early car ad...
Item #221979
          January 01, 1923
          Unknown Title, 1923. (print only)
PLEASE NOTE: The exact title of the issue and date is unknown. This is an advertisement for Lincoln Motor Company.
The print size is approximately 6 x 8.5 inches and the overall matted size approximately is 8.5 x 11 inches. The matting color is a medium shade of green/grey color.
Early car ad...
Item #221981
          January 01, 1923
          Unknown Title, 1923. (print only)
PLEASE NOTE: The exact title of the issue and date is unknown. This is an advertisement for Lincoln Motor Company.
The print size is approximately 6 x 8.5 inches and the overall matted size approximately is 8.5 x 11 inches. The matting color is a medium shade of green/grey color.
Item #221096
          January 01, 1923
          Unknown Title, 1923. (print only)
The is a advertisement print for Standard Plumbing Fixtures. The print size is approximately 6.25 x 9.5 inches. See photo for details
Item #570462
          April 08, 1923
          DETROIT NEWS - MAGAZINE SECTION, Detroit, Michigan, April 8, 1923 The front cover features an illustration of a dog and a pot of tulips. This issue features a variety of stories. This is complete in 12 pages measuring approximately 12 x 16.5 inches and is in nice condition.
Baby New Year...
Item #201199
          December 28, 1924
          THE DETROIT NEWS, December 28, 1924 This issue has a very nice full front page picture of a young boy for the new year. This is the Rotogravure section only. There is some slight wear on a small portion of the picture, which has a minimal effect on the overall appearance. This paper is in good condition.
Neat title...
Item #652390
          March 21, 1925
          THE MOSQUITO, Perth Amboy, New Jersey, March 21, 1925 A curious little newspaper which appears to be the combination of the Middlesex Plain Dealer and the Perth Amboy Press. Filled mostly with local news and tidbits, many quite folksy and humorous, plus many ads as well. The ftpg. has a bit noting: "Christy Mathewson, of baseball fame, was recently named one of the trustees of the Ameri... See More
Neat title... "THE MOSQUITO"...
Item #679273
          March 21, 1925
          THE MOSQUITO, Perth Amboy, New Jersey, March 21, 1925 A curious little newspaper which appears to be the combination of the Middlesex Plain Dealer and the Perth Amboy Press. Filled mostly with local news and tidbits, many quite folksy and humorous, plus many ads as well. The ftpg. has a bit noting: "Christy Mathewson, of baseball fame, was recently named one of the trustees of the Ameri... See More
Neat title... Christy Mathewson mention...
Item #697201
          March 21, 1925
          THE MOSQUITO, Perth Amboy, New Jersey, March 21, 1925 A curious little newspaper which appears to be the combination of the Middlesex Plain Dealer and the Perth Amboy Press. Filled mostly with local news and tidbits, many quite folksy and humorous, plus many ads as well. The front page has a bit noting: "Christy Mathewson, of baseball fame, was recently named one of the trustees of the ... See More
From the Panama Canal Zone...
Item #579280
          January 01, 1928
          THE PANAMA CANAL RECORD, Balboa Heights, Canal Zone, 1928. A little magazine subtitled: "Official Publication of the Panama Canal" with a wealth of data concerning the canal and its use. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific content or be of this specific date but will have the format as shown. Twenty-six pages measuring 9"x6&qu... See More
Item #542305
          January 01, 1937
          Unknown, dated circa 1937 (print only)
This is a single-page sheet and is approximately 15.5 x 21 inches and contains a full-page color ad for Squibb Tooth Powder and Squibb Dental Cream.
The exact publication and date is unknow but is circa 1937.
Digital Image: Very dramatic front page on Germany's invasion of Poland...
Item #697622
          September 01, 1939
          High-resolution digital image of the NEW YORK JOURNAL AMERICAN--EXTRA, Sept. 1, 1939 (dramatic front page)
* World War II begins -- initial start
* Adolf Hitler defies the World
	This 600 DPI digital image was taken from the original. It was one of the most dramatic front-page presentation covering the onset of WWII we had ever seen, and although it has sold, we thought others might like 
... See More  
      (Digital Image) 2nd-ever Crossword Puzzle from The New York Times (includes answers to the 1st-ever puzzle)...
Item #696689
          February 22, 1942
          High Resolution digital image of the 2nd-ever Crossword Puzzle published by THE NEW YORK TIMES - from the Magazine Section, February 22, 1942
* 2nd-ever crossword puzzle
* includes answers to the 1st-ever puzzle
This 600 DPI digital image from an original Magazine Section provides the second crossword puzzle in the history of this famed newspaper, along with the answers to their 1st-e... See More
Roosevelts Anti-Strike Veto Overridden...
Item #219086
          June 26, 1943
          
	THE DETROIT FREE PRESS: Detroit, Michigan.  This issue is dated June 26, 1943.
	The front page banner headline of this issue reads, "Anti-Strike Veto Overridden: Roosevelt Dealt a Swift Rebuke."
	Other content in this issue includes, "Flying Forts Batter Nazis; 18 Are Lost," and "CIO Sees No-Strike Pledge No Longer Binding."
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... See More  
      A World War II newspaper from the Navy Yard...
Item #575571
          January 01, 1944
          BEACON, Philadelphia Navy Yard, 1944 A military paper produced at the Navy Yard, which was a major site for not only the building of new warships but also the repair of vessels damaged in the war. As would be expected there is a great wealth of war-related content, with an emphasis of naval items.
Eight pages, 10 1/2 by 16 pages, printed on high quality paper, nice condition. The photos sho... See More
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