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Serena Williams 1st Grand Slam victory in 1999...
Item #689333
September 12, 1999
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 12, 1999
* American professional tennis player Serena Williams
* First Major Grand Slam title - US Open Women's singles
The front page has a three column color photo with small heading: "Openly Joyful" the front page of the sport's section has a four headline: "Williams' Crown Is Open and Shout Case" with subhead and another related p... See More
1937 New London, Texas School Explosion...
Item #689332
March 19, 1937
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, March 19, 1937
* New London, Texas school explosion
The front page has a great banner headline headline: "670 TEXAS SCHOOL CHILDREN AND TEACHERS KILLED IN BLAST!" with various subheads and related photo. Nice for display. Much more on pages 2 & 3.
Complete with all 36 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, small library stamp within a subh... See More
Wilbur Wright... another record...
Item #689323
October 17, 1908
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Oct. 17, 1908
* Wilbur Wright Brothers flight
* Edith Ogilby Berg - Woman
* 1st American female passenger
The prime feature would be the page 6 the heading: "Wilbur Wright Fulfills the Conditions of His Contract with the French Syndicate" with "At dusk the same evening (October 3) Mr. Wright with Franz Reichel of the Figaro as passenger, ... See More
1929 occupation of Haiti... U.S. Marines...
Item #689322
December 08, 1929
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, Dec. 8, 1929
* United States occupation of Haiti
* United States Marine Corps
* Aux - Les Cayes massacre
The front page has a nice banner headline: "PLANES, TROOPS GO TO HAITI" with subheads. Two related photos are on page 2.
Complete 1st sections only with all 28 pages, rag edition in great condition.... See More
Angel Makers of Nagyrév, Hungary... Witches...
Item #689321
December 09, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Dec. 9, 1929
* Angel Makers of Nagyrévm Hungary
* Witches - husband murders trials begin
The top of page 10 has a one column heading: "40 'WITCH' WIVES FACE TRIAL FOR HUSBAND MURDER" with subhead. (see)
Complete with 42 pages, rag edition in great condition.
1989 iconic Michael Jordan's "The Shot" photo...
Item #689318
May 09, 1989
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 9, 1989
* Michael Jordan's "The Shot" iconic photo
* Chicago Bulls folklore - NBA basketball
The top of page 7 of the sport's section of the May 9th issue has the iconic photo showing Jordan just after "The Shot", a buzzer beater shot by Jordan that gave the Bulls a victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. (see)
Complete with 70+ pages, great... See More
1930 Green Bay Packers 1st loss in 23 games....
Item #689314
November 17, 1930
SECTION II (sports) of the Chicago Daily Tribune, Nov. 17, 1930
* Green Bay Packers
* NFL football - Cardinals
* 1st loss in 23 games
The front page of this section has a banner headline: "PACKERS LOSE TO CARDS, 13-6, AFTER 22 WINS" with subheads and lineups.
Complete section II only with 12 pages, rag edition in nice condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1683...
Item #689313
February 28, 1683
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Feb. 28, 1683
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As was the case with most newspapers of the 17th century, this is complete as a single sheet, measuri... See More
2011 Super Outbreak... tornadoes...
Item #689312
April 29, 2011
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 29, 2011
* 2011 Super Outbreak
* Many tornadoes disaster
* Alabama & much more
The front page has a column photo with headline: "South digs out as storm toll rises" with subhead. (see) More on pages 14 & 15.
Complete with all sections (70+ pages), great condition.
1934 professional wrestling match...
Item #689311
August 21, 1934
SECTION II (sports) only of the Chicago Daily Tribune, Aug. 21, 1934
* Jim Londos "The Golden Greek" w/ photo
* Early professional wrestling
The front page of this section has a three column photo with heading: "A Few Grunts Short Of Victory" Also a one column heading: "LONDOS THROWS GARIBALDI AFTER ROUGH BATTLE" with subhead. (see)
Complete section II only wi... See More
1929 Elba, Alabama flood...
Item #689310
March 15, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 15, 1929
* Elba, Alabama flood (1st report)
* Pea River & Whitewater Creek
The front page has a six column heading: "4,000 in Alabama town Periled by Flood" with subhead (see). First report coverage on the devastating flood that hit Elba, Alabama. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete wit... See More
Gehrig ends his 2,130 game streak...
Item #689308
May 03, 1939
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, May 3, 1939
* re. Lou Gehrig's games played streak ends
* New York Yankees - Major league baseball
The front page of the sport's section (page 29) has an editorial with one column heading: "Gehrig Still Hopeful Of Return" with subhead. (see) Nice to have in this New York City publication.
Complete in 40 pages, light toning & minor wear... See More
1961 Adolph Eichmann photos...
Item #689307
April 06, 1961
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, April 6, 1961
* Adolph Eichmann 1st photos in prison
* Architect of the holocaust
* Nazi SS Colonel
The ftpg. has a 3 column photo headed: "First Photo Of Eichmann In Cell" Two more related photos are on the back page. (see)
Complete in 40+ pages, light toning at the margins, small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.
... See More
Lincoln's Baltimore speech... Rare speech given outside of D.C.!
Item #689306
April 19, 1864
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, NY, April 19, 1864
* President Abraham Lincoln - Lecture on Liberty
* Address at Sanitary Fair in Baltimore. Maryland
The most noteworthy content is found on page 4 under the heading: "The Baltimore Fair" which includes excerpts and commentary regarding President Lincoln's Speech in Baltimore, it being one of only three speeches he gave outside of... See More
The murder of Jennie Cramer... The arrest of Blanche Douglass...
Item #689305
August 07, 1881
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 13, 1881
* The murder of Jennie E. Cramer
* "The Elm City Tragedy" - New Haven's "Beautiful Victim"
* Blanche Douglass arrested
The front page has the single-column heading: "THE DEAD NEW HAVEN GIRL", with subheading: "A Warrant Issued For The Arrest Of The Douglass Woman", followed by additional details (see photos). T... See More
Prohibition starts in America in 1920....
Item #689304
January 17, 1920
THE CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, January 17, 1920.
* Prohibition starts in United States
* No more beer or liquor (key date)
* From the city where crime would arise
* Best publication to be had ? (very rare)
The front page has a terrific banner headline: "NATIONAL PROHIBITION IN FORCE" with subheads. (see) Unfortunately a little wear along the right margin causes some text l
... See More
* Prohibition starts in United States
* No more beer or liquor (key date)
* From the city where crime would arise
* Best publication to be had ? (very rare)
The front page has a terrific banner headline: "NATIONAL PROHIBITION IN FORCE" with subheads. (see) Unfortunately a little wear along the right margin causes some text l
1963 JFK funeral.. Oswald shot...
Item #689303
November 25, 1963
WILLIAMSPORT SUN-GAZETTE, Penn., November 25, 1963
* John F. Kennedy funeral w/ photos.
* Lee Harvey Oswald
The front page has a banner headline: "A Saddened Nation Says Goodbye" with subhead and 3 related photos. Also a three column heading: "Oswald Killed In Dallas Jail" (see)
Complete 1st section only with 12 pages, minor creasing, nice condition. ... See More
1931 Prussian Landtag referendum...
Item #689302
August 10, 1931
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Aug. 10, 1931
* Prussian Landtag referendum fails
* Nazi & Communist parties - party
* Berlin, Germany riots
The front page has a banner headline: "ROUT BERLIN REDS; 16 KILLED" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Related photo is on the back page.
Complete with all 32 pages, rag edition in great condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.... See More
St. Valentine's Day Massacre investigation in a Chicago newspaper...
Item #689301
March 08, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 8, 1929
* St. Valentine's Day Massacre investigations
* George 'Bugs' Moran & Al 'Scarface' Capone
* Best publication to be had - very rare as such
The top of page 6 has a six column heading: "New York Police Join in Massacre Quiz; Link Chicago Gunmen with Gotham Killings" (see) Such reports are probably only reported in a Chic... See More
Muhammad Ali title fight in 1966...
Item #689299
August 07, 1966
SECTION 5 (sports) only of the New York Times, August 7, 1966
* Muhammad Ali - Cassius Clay
* Heavyweight boxing title match fight
* English boxer Brian London
The top of the front page of this section has a nice banner headline: "CLAY KNOCKS OUT LONDON IN 1:40 OF THIRD ROUND" with subheads and 2 related photos. Great for display. Another banner heading and photo on page 3.
Othe... See More
Serial killer Chester Turner 2007 conviction...
Item #689298
May 01, 2007
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 1, 2007
* Chester Turner found guilty
* American serial killer - murderer
* Los Angeles Women victims
The front page has a one column heading: "L.A. man guilty in 11 deaths" with subhead. (see) First report coverage continues inside with photo of Turner in the courtroom. Nice to have in this Los Angeles publication, the location of the murders.
Great condi... See More
1900 Robert Charles riots... New Orleans...
Item #689296
July 26, 1900
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 26, 1900
* Robert Charles - New Orleans race riots
* Police officers & civilians murdered - Negroes
The top of the page 7 has a one column heading: "New Orleans Killings" 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 ... See More
Gen. George S. Patton in 1944....
Item #689295
December 02, 1944
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, December 2, 1944
* General George S. Patton
* World War II - WWII
* Battle of the Bulge prelude
The front page has a banner heading: "Patton Drives Germans Across Saar in Nine Mile Front" with subheads. (see) Coverage of Patton's movements just a few weeks prior to the Battle of the Bulge. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this W... See More
re. Jake Lingle's assassination...
Item #689284
April 25, 1931
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 25, 1931
* re. Jake Lingle assassination story
* Leo Brothers guilty and in prison
* Chicago Tribune reporter
* Al 'Scarface Capone era - Gangsters
* Best title to be had (very rare as such)
* 21st installment (part)
The top of page 6 has a one column heading: "LINGLE KILLER'S CRIME HISTORY IS TOLD IN FULL" with subheads and related photo. ... See More
John Dillinger's toy gun escape HOAX...
Item #689283
December 22, 1934
THE DETROIT NEWS, Dec. 22, 1934
* Bank robber John Dillinger
* Crown Point, Indiana Jail
* Famous wooden gun escape a hoax ?
The front page has a two column heading: "Dillinger Bride Story Blasts Theory of Toy Gun Escape". (see) This was one of the most famous escapes from a jail in United States history. Dillinger was killed a few months earlier.
Complete with 24 pages, r... See More
Mormonism & polygamy debate in 1870.......
Item #689282
August 08, 1870
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 8, 1870
* Mormonism - polygamy ? - Mormons
* Orson Pratt-John Philip Newman debate
The top of the back page has one column headings: "THE MORMONS AND POLYGAMY" "Dr. Newman Notifies Brigham Young That He Has Girded Up His Loins" which includes correspondences between Newman and Young. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete with all 8 pages, toni... See More
An attack near Ninety-Six, South Carolina...
Item #689281
January 22, 1782
THE ST. JAMES'S CHRONICLE, London, Jan. 22, 1782
* Revolutionary War Era
* 18th century
* From The Enemy
The year before the treaty ending the Revolutionary War was ratified. A wealth of news reports of the day but I do not find anything noteworthy concerning America.
Each is complete in 4 pages, never bound nor trimmed, handsome engraving in the masthead, red tax stamp on the... See More
1931 Cimarron opening day (eve) advertisement...
Item #689280
February 05, 1931
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, February 5, 1931
* Cimarron opening day (eve) advertisement
* pre-Code epic Western film - movie
* First to win Academy Award for Best Picture
* Richard Dix and Irene Dunne
Pages 10 & 11 has a terrific duo tone advertisement for the movie "Cimarron" for it's opening day (eve). A printing flaw somewhat affects this ad. (see) This film was the first ... See More
1931 Carroll Show raided for obsenity...
Item #689279
February 14, 1931
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Feb. 14, 1931
* Earl Carroll show raided by police
* Chicago gangland wars
* Al 'Scarface' Capone era
* Prohibition & great depression
* Best title to be had - rare as such
The front page has a nice banner headline: "RAID CARROLL SHOW, 28 GIRLS" with subheads. Nice for display. Two related photos are on the back page.
When it comes to gangste... See More
Albert Einstein leaves America...
Item #689277
March 19, 1933
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., March 19, 1933
* Albert Einstein goes back to Europe
* Escaping Adolph Hitler & Third Reich
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Einstein Answers Barrage Of Questions Ere Sailing" with subhead. (see) He would go back to Europe for a short time before coming back to America to escape persecution by the Nazis.
Complete 1st se... See More
1962 George Lincoln Rockwell...
Item #689275
August 12, 1962
THE DETROIT NEWS, Aug. 12, 1962
* George Lincoln Rockwell
* American Nazi Party leader
* White supremacists - Neo-Nazis
The bottom of the front page has a three column heading: "Publicity Hunter No. 1" with subhead: "Nazi Party Boss Considered a Joke by U.S." (see)
Complete 1st section only with all 24 pages, small binding holes along the spine/1st column, 2 li... See More
2nd 1965 march... Selma to Montgomery, Alabama...
Item #689274
March 10, 1965
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., March 10, 1965
* Selma to Montgomery, Alabama
* Martin Luther King Jr.
* 2nd march try - failure
The front page has a banner heading: "Selma Issues 'Halt-March' Ultimatum" with subhead. (see)
Complete with 34 pages, minor margin wear, generally nice.
1930 World Series... Baseball...
Item #689273
October 07, 1930
SECTION II (sports) only of the Chicago Daily Tribune, October 7, 1930
* Philadelphia Athletics vs. St. Louis Cardinals
* World Series of baseball (game 5) next to last
The front page of this section has a nice banner headline: "FOXX'S HOMER IN 9TH BEATS CARDINALS, 2-0" with subheads and box scores. More on the next page.
Complete section II with 20 pages, rag edition in very... See More
Review & premiere of "Red Dawn", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #689272
August 10, 1984
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 10, 1984
* Best "Red Dawn" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Patrick Swayze and Charlie Sheen
* Very first PG-13 rating released in the U.S.
* Also premieres of "Cloak & Dagger" & "The Adventures Of Buckaroo Banzai"
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Red Dawn" and... See More
1929 death of actress Lillie Langtry...
Item #689271
February 12, 1929
QUINCY EVENING NEWS, Mass., February 12, 1929
* Lillie Langtry death
* British actress "The Jersey Lily"
Near the bottom of the front page is a one column heading: "'Jersey Lily,' Noted Beauty, Dead In Europe" See image for very brief text here.
Complete with 12 pages, light toning at the margins, binding slits along the spine, generally very ... See More
1965 Martin Luther King Jr...
Item #689270
October 06, 1965
DETROIT FREE PRESS, Oct. 6, 1965
* Martin Luther King Jr. civil rights rally
* Crawfordville , Taliaferro co., Georgia
* re. desegregation in Southern schools
The top of page 10 column heading: "King Enters Georgia School Row" with lead-in: "Threatens March On Capital" and photo. (see)
Complete with 30+ pages, tiny binding holes along the spine, generally very nice.... See More
Selma to Montgomery march in 1965....
Item #689269
March 26, 1965
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., March 26, 1965
* Selma to Montgomery AL Alabama
* Martin Luther King Jr.
* Viola Liuzzo murder
The front page has a three column heading: "4 Held In Ala. Murder" with lead-in: "KKK Men Charged With Woman's Death-" (see) This was the 3rd and final try which ended in success.
Complete with all 22 pages, small binding holes along the spine, ... See More
John Anderson the fugitive slave... "headsman of the Tower" will not be replaced...
Item #689267
March 09, 1861
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, March 9, 1861 “The Fugitive Anderson” on page 3 is about John Anderson, the famous fugitive slave who escaped to Canada evading the pursuit of bounty hunters. While on the run he killed a farmer who intended to legally recapture Anderson and send him back into his master’s custody. Anderson lived and worked in Canada West from 1854 to A... See More
Capture of the outlaw Frank James...
Item #689266
October 15, 1876
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Oct. 15, 1876
* Jesse James Gang
* Outlaw Frank captured
The top of page 4 has column heads including: "FRANK JAMES" "The Notorious Outlaw in the St. Louis Calaboose" "The Police of This City Effect the Capture in a Creditable Manner" "Frank Denies His Identity as a James boy--But He is Certainly the Northfield Robber Wounde... See More
1930 Golden Gloves boxing...
Item #689265
March 20, 1930
SECTION II (sports) only of the Chicago Sunday Tribune, March 20, 1930
* U.S. Intercity Golden Gloves Championships
* Chicago Stadium - amateur boxing titles
The front page of this section has a nice banner headline: "GOLDEN GLOVES CROWD SETS WORLD RECORD" with subheads and photos of victors. (see) More related photos are on the back page.
Complete section II only with 24 pages, ... See More
1930 Chicago gangland war in full swing...
Item #689264
February 27, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Feb. 27, 1930
* Crime laid to ban on beer, liquor
* Chicago gangland wars
* Al 'Scarface' Capone era
* Prohibition & great depression
* Best title to be had - rare as such
The front page has a six column heading concerning the gangland wars in Chicago that reads: "Collins Lays Chicago Crime to Dry Law" with subheads. Related photo is on the ba... See More
1930 Al 'Scarface' Capone..
Item #689263
June 20, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 20, 1930
* Al 'Scarface' Capone contempt of court ?
* Chicago gangland wars
* Prohibition & great depression
* Best title to be had - rare as such
The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "CAPONE ADMITS AN ERROR IN HIS COURT EVIDENCE" with subhead. (see)
When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activities born out... See More
1930 Wild Mary Sudik oil well blowout...
Item #689261
March 30, 1930
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, March 30, 1930
* Wild Mary Sudik No. 1
* Oklahoma City gusher
* Oil well blowout photo
The top of page 9 has a two column photo headed: "Oil Gusher Defies Captivity" with brief text. (see)
Complete 1st section only with all 26 pages, rag edition in very nice condition. A few small binding holes along the spine. ... See More
1925 Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Washington Senators...
Item #689246
October 12, 1925
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 12, 1925
* Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Washington Senators
* World Series of baseball (game 4)
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "WASHINGTON WINS; JOHNSON SHUTS OUT PITTSBURGH 4 TO 0" with subheads. (see) Much more in the sport's section (pages 26 & 27) with headlines, photos and stats. Loads of text here. First report c... See More
Rare 1708 Daniel DeFoe periodical...
Item #689244
November 27, 1708
A REVIEW OF THE STATE OF THE BRITISH NATION, London, Nov. 27, 1708
* Rare Daniel Defoe periodical
* Early 18th century original
From research done by the prestigious London rare book firm of Pickering & Chatto, this is: "...one of Daniel Defoe's greatest, but least known, works. The Review covered his many interests, both literary and historical. It had a tiny original pr... See More
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Vladimir Putin becomes president of Russia...
Item #689242
May 08, 2012
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 8, 2012
* Vladimir Putin inauguration
* Becomes president of Russia
Page 3 has a five column heading: "Putin takes the presidential oath" with 2 related photos. (see) One of the photos show a prisoner behind for protesting the inauguration of Putin. Sound familiar ?
Complete with all sections (48 pages), great condition.... See More
Rehmeyer's Hollow murder... Witchcraft...
Item #689241
January 09, 1929
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, January 9, 1929
* Rehmeyer's (Hex) Hollow Murder
* York, Pennsylvania - John Blymire
The top of page 8 has an two column heading: "Shades of Insane Voodoo Realm Hem in 'Witch' Trial" with subhead. Also a one column heading: "BLYMYER'S FATHER UNFOLDS CHILLING HISTORY OF FEAR" with subhead. (see)
Complete ... See More
1874 death of Charles Sumner....
Item #689240
March 14, 1874
THE NEW YORK HERALD, March 14, 1874
* Charles Sumner death
* American politician - Massachusetts senator
* Anti-slavery leader - Civil Rights advocate
The top of the page 3 has one column headings: "SUMNER" "Last Honors in Washington to the Dead Senator" and more. (see) Lengthy text.
Other news of the day. Complete with all 12 pages in nice condition.... See More
18th century Baltimore... slavery ads...
Item #689239
May 04, 1796
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, May 4, 1796
* Rare 18th century American title
* (2) slaves related advertisements
* Land for sale along the Potomac River
The full ftpg. is taken up with advertisements including 14 illustrated ship ads. The back page has 2 runaway slave ads. Also a land for sale for the Washington D.C. area. (see)
Four pages, nice condition.... See More
One of the more decorative mastheads of the 18th century...
Item #689237
April 30, 1798
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, April 30, 1798
* Nice masthead engraving
* 18th century America
If you are looking for a handsome American newspaper of the 1700's which is displayable & priced reasonably, this is one of the best. This title features one of the more decorative mastheads of the era.
Complete in 4 pages, never-trimmed margins, a little light ... See More
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