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Centennial Exposition of 1876... Fairmount Park, Philadelphia...
Item #677106
September 30, 1876
SUPPLEMENT TO HARPER'S WEEKLY, Sept. 30, 1876 (see condition and S&H note below)
* Centennial Exposition
* Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
* Hard to find in undamaged condition
This is a huge foldout print captioned: "The Centennial---Balloon View Of The Grounds" which gives a terrific overview of it and showing Philadelphia in the background. ... See More
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Colorful automobile issue from 1912...
Item #677104
December 07, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 7, 1912
* Multiple, displayable automobile-themed prints
The very colorful color cover (see photos) includes a vintage automobile amongst the Navajo Indians of the American Southwest. In this issue there is an illustration called "The Woes of a President-Elect" by C. J. Budd. There are photos of "The War in the Near East" an... See More
Secretariat - the Preakness controversy...
Item #677098
June 18, 1973
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, June 18, 1973 The sports section carries an article "Mrs. Tweedy Wants Preakness Review", owner of Triple Crown-winner, Secretariat, asked for a review of the official 1973 clocking after watching films which show the time listed for the race was incorrectly recorded. "A controversy developed soon after the Preakness when it w... See More
The facts on General Joseph E. Johnston...
Item #677093
August 22, 1864
RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, August 22, 1864
* From the capital of the Confederacy
* Multiple war reports
A nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy, the city to which all war report would eventually be sent and typically find the way to the printed page. The front page includes: "The War News" with many subheads including: "The Enemy D
... See More
The Chicago mob wars begin...
Item #677091
May 12, 1920
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, May 12, 1920
* "Diamond Jim" Colosimo, early Chicago mobster
* Al Capone comes to Chicago
* Crime wars begin
Page 2 has an article: "James Colosimo Slain At Restaurant Door" "Chicago Underworld Character Is Shot Dead by an Unknown Person" with various details.
This was James "Big Jim" of &quo... See More
The Essential Facility Doctrine... a significant ruling...
Federal Supreme Court ends monopoly...
Item #677089
December 17, 1912
THE CALL, San Francisco, California, December 17, 1912 The front page of this issue features a banner headline "Huge Anthracite Coal Combine Is Destroyed By Federal Supreme Court" with subheads "Six Railroads Held Monopoly In Perpetuity", "Through Fuel Companies Which They Controlled Transportation Concerns Had Contracts to Purchase Output of the 'Independent'... See More
The Many Faces of Maureen O'Hara ...
Item #677076
August 20, 1939
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH (Rotogravure/Pictures section), Missouri, August 20, 1939
* Rotogravure section featuring Maureen O'Hara
This is a beautiful display of one of the most glamorous actress of the Golden Age of Hollywood. Fans of this cinematic era and Maureen will love this collection of some of the personalities she portrayed.
This is the Rotogravure/Picture section ONLY.,... See More
Disney pairs with Standard Oil...
Item #677074
August 03, 1939
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, August 3, 1939 In 1939 Disney paired with Standard Oil to produce comics for kids that also doubled as ads. Located on the back page is a large (approx. 12" x 15") nostalgic, vintage ad for Disney lovers and is very displayable.
Other news of the day is also included.
Complete in 26 pages, light browning, a pink label on the front page of the newspaper,... See More
Don Larsen's famous perfect game... 1956 World Series of baseball...
Item #677060
October 09, 1956
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, October 9, 1956
* 1956 World Series of baseball
* Don Larsen's famous perfect game
This 10 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 7: "Larsen Stands Alone In Baseball History" and "Brooklyn Stakes Series Hopes on Ebbets Field; Labine Selected to Hurl".
Tells of game 5 in which New York Yankees pitcher Don Larsen ... See More
Death of radio transmission pioneer Marchese Guglielmo Marconi...
Item #677059
July 20, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 20, 1937
* Marchese Guglielmo Marconi death (1st report)
* Radiotelegraph inventor
This 46 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "MARCONI IS DEAD OF HEART ATTACK", "Wireless Inventor Succumbs at His Home in Rome at the Age of 63", "HIS CAREER STARTED AT 21" and "He Patented His System in 1896 and The... See More
Frank Leahy named as Notre Dame coach...
Item #677058
February 15, 1941
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, February 15, 1941 This 20 page newspaper has a seven column headline on page 11: "Notre Dame Signs Leahy to Succeed Layden as Grid Coach", with subheads and photo.
This tells of Frank Leahy becoming the new head coach of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish college football team. Leahy would become one of the most successful coaches at ND.
... See More
Volume One, Number One issue... Sports, Inc.
Item #677057
November 16, 1987
SPORTS inc., The Sports Business Weekly, New York, November 16, 1987
This is a Volume 1, Number 1 issue of this title. This issue was originally sent to the Director of Public Relations of Little League Baseball. The issue still has the mailing label affixed to the front cover. Of course the significance of this issue is it being the Premier Issue.
This is complete in 68 pa... See More
1961 Philadelphia Phillies' "longest" MLB losing streak ends....
Item #677056
August 21, 1961
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 21, 1961
* Philadelphia Phillies 23-game losing streak ends
* Still the longest MLB losing streak since 1900
This 46 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 27: "Phils Defeat Braves After Dropping 23d in Row" with subhead: "Streak Ends One Game Short of Cleveland's 1899 Mark" with box scores.
This is 1st report cover... See More
Jimmy Carter is inaugurated... best title...
Item #677055
January 21, 1977
THE WASHINGTON POST, Washington, D.C., Jan. 21, 1977
* Jimmy Carter's inauguration
* Best title to have
The best newspaper to be had for any presidential election or inauguration would be the famous Washington Post. The two-line banner headline reads "Carter Is Sworn In as President; Asks 'Fresh Faith in Old Dream'", with various related subheads as well. The ftp... See More
Elvis Presley and Pricilla Ann (Wagner) Beaulieu wed...
Item #677053
May 02, 1967
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, May 2, 1967
* Elvis Presley marries Pricilla
The front page has a three column heading at the bottom of the page: "Elvis Presley Ends Bachelorhood" with photo. This is first report coverage on the Las Vegas wedding between Elvis Presley and Pricilla Beaulieu. Nice to have on the front page.
Other news, sports and adver... See More
Queen Victoria of England... The H.M.S. Victoria...
Item #677052
June 25, 1887
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, June 25, 1887
* Queen Victoria of England
... See More
* Queen Victoria of England
* The Apollo Belvedere
The front page has a full-page illustration captioned: "Victoria, Queen of Great Britain and Empress of India", with supporting text. The inside has: "H.M.S. Victoria", "The Great Mulhouse Universal Lathe", "Apparatus for Stu
Rare newspaper printed on board a transcontinental train...
Item #676993
July 04, 1870
TRANS-CONTINENTAL, Boston, June 20, 1870 This is a very fascinating newspaper, borne in the ingenious mind of a publisher who decided to take a small printing press on board the first transcontinental railroad excursion and publish 6 issues westbound and 6 issues eastbound. Printed on a Gordon press in the baggage car, it is considered the very first newspaper composed, printed, & ... See More
Mariano Rivera breaks save record....
Item #676975
September 20, 2011
USA TODAY, September 20, 2011
* "Mo"... "Sandman"... Mariano Rivera sets record
The front page has a mention of Mariano Rivera leading to the sports section with the heading "Mariano Rivera tallies record-breaking save in Yankees' 6-4 win against Twins, 4C."
The Sports section has a large photo of Rivera with the heading "Rivera closes out saves reco... See More
Bonus Army in Washington D.C...
Item #676967
July 28, 1932
THE SCRANTON TIMES, Pennsylvania, July 28, 1932
* Bonus Army - World War I veterans march
This 26 page newspaper has a very nice banner headline on the front page: "BONUS VETERAN SHOT DEAD; FEDERAL TROOPS CALLED OUT" with subheads (see photos). Coverage on the gathering of World War I veterans in Washington D.C.
Other news and various advertisements of the day throughout. L... See More
SS California torpedoed... WWI German submarine...
Item #676922
February 08, 1917
THE ASHEVILLE CITIZEN, North Carolina, February 8, 1917
* SS California sunk
* German submarine attack
* World War I tensions rise
The front page has a nice banner headline: "CALIFORNIA SUNK WITHOUT WARNING; SENATE ENDORSES ACTION OF WILSON" with subheads. (see) Nice for display.
Twelve pages, light toning and minor wear art the margins, small library label within subheads (see)... See More
Dust Bowl in 1935... Dirty Thirties...
Item #676874
February 25, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 25, 1935
* Dust Bowl era storm
The top of page 10 has a one column heading: "WIND, SNOW, DUST RAGE THE WEST" with subheads and related photo. (see)
Complete in 36 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.
* Dust Bowl era storm
The top of page 10 has a one column heading: "WIND, SNOW, DUST RAGE THE WEST" with subheads and related photo. (see)
Complete in 36 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.
World War II about to start in 1939...
Item #676869
August 19, 1939
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, August 19, 1939
* World War II about to start
* Adolph Hitler defying World
* Poland about to be attacked
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "GERMANS TAKER MILITARY POSSESSION OF SLOVAKIA; TROOPS LINE POLISH BORDER" with subheads. (see)
Complete with all 14 pages, light toning and very minor wear at the margins, small binding holes al... See More
1st U.S. Woman to fly in a airplane in 1909...
Item #676866
October 30, 1908
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 30, 1908
* 1st Woman to fly in airplane in U.S.
* Sarah Van Deman
* Early airplane flights
* Wilbur Wright - Brothers
The front page has a one column heading: "FIRST WOMAN IN U.S. FLIES IN AEROPLANE" (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile f... See More
1909 Vanderbilt Cup auto racing race...
Item #676864
October 30, 1909
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 30, 1909
* Vanderbilt Cup - automobile racing
* First major car race trophy in America
* American racecar driver Harry Grant
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "VANDERBILT CUP RACE FIASCO; DECLARED OFF" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. ... See More
Death of Wilma Rudolph...
Item #676862
November 13, 1994
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 13, 1994
* Walked with a leg brace as a child,
* Triple Gold medalist
* Dies of Brain Cancer
The front page of this issue has an image and headline: "Olympic Legend Wilma Rudolph Dies; Triple gold medalist who inspired a generation of women's track stars loses battle with brain cancer at 54". Additional coverage follows on pg. A36 with 2 mor... See More
Bob Dylan concert ad... Nicholas Nickleby Production...
Item #676861
October 04, 1981
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October. 4, 1981
* Bob Dylan Concert Ad
* The making of Nicholas Nickleby
* Full Page Ad for Richard Harris in Camelot
Besides interesting news of the day, this issue is loaded with premium theater, movie and concert ads form America's "city that never sleeps", NYC. Included is a 1/4 pg. Bob Dylan Concert Ad and a full page ad for the limited e... See More
1909 Jack Johnson & James J. Jeffries...
Item #676860
October 28, 1909
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 28, 1909
* Jack Johnson vs. James J. Jeffries
* Heavyweight boxing championship bout
* Boxing's first "Fight of the Century"
* Meeting to set up the famous fight
The top of page 2 has a two column heading: "JOHNSON HOPES TO FIGHT JEFF IN NEAR FUTURE" with subhead and photo of each boxer. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good cond... See More
1909 Itō Hirobumi assassination... Japan...
Item #676858
October 26, 1909
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 26, 1909
* Ito Hirobumi assassination
* First Prime Minister of Japan
* Genro - Meiji era
The front page has a banner headline: "FAMOUS STATESMAN ASSASSINATED" with subheads and photo. (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 er... See More
1st transatlantic airplane flight Westward...
Item #676857
April 19, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 19, 1928
* 1st transatlantic airplane flight Westward
* Bremen, German Junkers W33 aircraft
* Ireland to Canada
The front page has a very nice banner headline: "FITZMAURICE WRITES FOR THE TIMES STORY OF SEA FLIGHT; TELLS FOR THE FIRST TIME OF THE BREMEN'S PERILS AND ESCAPE; FOUGHT GALE, SLEET, FOG AND OIL LEAK OFF LABRADOR COAST" with many subheads a... See More
Man walks on the moon, and a prophetic quote comes true...
Item #676856
July 21, 1969
DAILY NEWS, New York City, July 21, 1969
* Man Walks on the Moon
* Gaylord Perry's home run prophecy
Every collector has seen this famous headline from 1969, or one of the thousands like it which appeared on every newspaper at the time: "MEN WALK ON THE MOON". But an interesting quirk in coincidental history is inconspicuously buried inside, perhaps only of interest to ... See More
1851 Sandusky, Ohio....
Item #676855
August 11, 1851
SANDUSKY WEEKLY REGISTER, Ohio, Aug. 11, 1851
* Erie County
* Uncommon title
This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with a few advertisements. Located in Northern Ohio, Sandusky is situated along the shores of Lake Erie.
Complete, measures 26 x 19 inches, several folds, generally nice.
Prohibition ending in 1933... Beer returning...
Item #676854
March 14, 1933
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 14, 1933
* Prohibition ending
* Beer returning
* Legal liquor
The front page has a great banner headline: "MAY VOTE IN BEER THIS WEEK" with subheads. Nice for display. This led the way for president Roosevelt enacting the beer bill 10 days later which legalized the sale of beer and wine. When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious a... See More
Jean Clemens drowns in bathtub... Mark Twain...
Item #676853
December 24, 1909
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Dec. 24, 1909
* Jane Lampton "Jean" Clemens drowns
* Samuel Clemens - Mark Twain's daughter
* Stormfield - Redding, Connecticut
The top of the front page above the masthead has a headline: "MARK TWAIN'S DAUGHTER FOUND DEAD IN BATH TUB" A tape mend slightly affects this headline. (see) Also a two column heading: "JEAN CLEMENS... See More
Albert I of Belgium reigns...
Item #676852
December 23, 1909
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Dec. 23, 1909
* Albert I of Belgium accession to the throne
* King of the Belgians reigns
The front page has a three column pictorial headed: "Albert I, Belgium's New King" 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 er... See More
William Howard Taft's 1909 SOTU Address......
Item #676851
December 07, 1909
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Dec. 7, 1909
* President William Howard Taft
* State of the Union Address (full)
The front page has a banner headline: "CHIEF EXECUTIVE TRANSMITS ANNUAL MESSAGE TO CONGRESS" with subheads. (see) The complete text of the address begins on page 2 and covers pages 6 & 7 and is signed in type: William H. Taft. Surprisingly this issue is in good cond... See More
1st transatlantic airplane flight Westward...
Item #676844
April 16, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 16, 1928
* 1st transatlantic airplane flight Westward
* Bremen, German Junkers W33 aircraft
* Ireland to Canada
The top of the front page has a four headline: "FLIERS TELL OF FIGHT TO REACH LAND; BRAVED FOG AND STORM WITH FUEL LOW; BROKE THROUGH ICE IN DESCENT ON LAKE" with subheads. (see) Lengthy text continues on pages 2 & 3 with a few related phot... See More
1st transatlantic airplane flight Westward...
Item #676843
April 13, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 13, 1928
* 1st transatlantic airplane flight Westward
* Bremen, German Junkers W33 aircraft
* Ireland to Canada
The front page has a nice banner headline: "27 HOUR SILENCE HIDES PLANE" with subheads and related illustration. Reporting continues on Page 2 with map. Related photos are on the back page. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history re... See More
1909 Ladysmith, British Columbia coal mine disaster...
Item #676842
October 06, 1909
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 6, 1909
* Ladysmith, British Columbia, Canada
* Coal mine explosion disaster
The front page has a nice banner headline: "RECOVER 23 BODIES" with subheads. (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 with 8 pa... See More
The Battle of Britain...
Item #676831
August 12, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 12, 1940
* Battle of Britain
* London bombings
* WWII Nazi bombers
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "400 NAZI PLANES BOMB BRITISH COAST; 60 REPORTED LOST IN ALL-DAY ATTACK; BERLIN SAYS 89 OF FOE WERE DOWNED" plus related subheads. (see) More on page 3.
Complete with all 32 pages, rag edition in great condition.... See More
Donn Fendler goes missing in Maine's Mount Katahdin...
Item #676829
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
Aileen Wuornos execution... Woman serial killer...
Item #676824
October 10, 2002
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 10, 2002
* Aileen Wuornos execution
* Prostitute & serial killer
The top of page 33 has a three column heading: "Florida Executes Female Serial Killer" (see)
Complete with all section (150+ pages), nice condition.
1913 Execution of Jacob "The Human Tiger" Oppenheimer...
Item #676816
July 11, 1913
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 11, 1913
* Jacob Oppenheimer execution - hanging
* "The Human Tiger" - "The Hyena"
* Folsom State Prison - California
* Early, same day report
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "LONG BATTLE TO AVOID GALLOWS COMES TO AN END TODAY" with subheads. (see) Nice to have in a California publication. Surprisingly ... See More
1913 Gettysburg reunion... Pickett's Charge reenactment...
Item #676815
July 03, 1913
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 3, 1913
* Pickett's Charge reenactment
* Battle of Gettysburg reunion
* Confederate and Union soldiers
* 50th anniversary celebration
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "GETTYSBURG 'CHARGE' IS RE-ENACTED BY VETS" with subheads. Coverage continues on page2 with related pictorial.
Complete with 16 pages, 2 small libra... See More
1910 Hawley Harvey Crippen murder case...
Item #676814
November 23, 1910
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Nov. 23, 1910
* Dr. Hawley Harvey Crippen execution - wife's murder case
* 1st ever suspect to be captured w/ wireless telegraphy
* Victim Belle Elmore - Cora Henrietta Crippen
The front page has a one column heading: "CRIPPEN LOSES NERVE AT LAST MOMENT; DIES A WRECK" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being... See More
Statue of Liberty on display...
Item #676813
September 07, 1878
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Sept. 7, 1878
* Statue of Liberty construction
* Frederic Auguste Bartholdi
A feature of this issue is: "Bartholdi's Colossal Statue of Liberty" which shows the head on display in Paris. Included is a related article noting the final size would be 105 feet high plus an 82 feet pedestal. The bust itself was 29 1/2 feet high and 13+ feet in d... See More
Jeffrey Dahmer arrested... serial killer...
Item #676812
July 25, 1991
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 25, 1991
* Jeffrey Dahmer arrested
* Serial killer and sex offender
* Rape, murder & dismemberment
The top of page 4 has a two column heading: "Suspect Admits Killing, Dismembering 11 Men" with subhead. (see) Coverage on the arrest and realization of Jeffrey Dahmer's killings.
Complete 1st section only with all 30 pages, nice condition.... See More
1952 Bakersfield earthquake...
Item #676810
July 21, 1952
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, July 21, 1952
* Tehachapi, California
* Kern County
* Earthquake disaster
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "Nine Persons Reported Dead In Earthquake In California" with subheadS. (see)
Complete with 8 pages, good condition.
Japs capture Manila, Philippines in 1942...
Item #676809
January 02, 1942
LOS ANGELES TIMES, EXTRA, January 2, 1942
* Japanese occupation of the Philippines
* Nice headline for display
* FRONT LEAF ONLY **
The front page has a very nice banner headline in large, bold lettering: "MANILA FALLS!" with subheads.
Front leaf only (pages 1 & 2), great for display as such. ... See More
Rare Colorodo State University "CSU Today, a satirical newspaper...
Item #676807
April 21, 1983
Titled: "CSU TODAY, and purposely formatted much like 'USA Today' by Gannet including their logo, this was presumably a very short-lived newspaper which lampooned the news, sports, and much of current culture. The date is April 21, 1983.
* Colorado State University
* Rare satirical publication
This would seem to be USA Today's answer to the more popular newspaper 'The O... See More
Boxer Stanley Ketchel murdered in 1910...
Item #676804
January 24, 1911
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Jan. 24, 1911
* Stanley Ketchel murder case
* "The Michigan Assassin"
* Middleweight boxing champion
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "KETCHEL'S SLAYERS FOUND GUILTY OF 1ST DEGREE MURDER" with subheads (see). Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find ... See More
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