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Jewish Holocaust plans discovered in Berlin...
Item #714967
September 21, 1945
NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 21, 1945
* Jewish Holocaust being known for the 1st time
* Nazi-occupied Europe exterminations proved
The top of page 11 has one column headings that reveal plans for future Jewish persecution and murder, along with details of related events dating back to 1938: "NAZIS ORGANIZED THE 1938 POGROM" and "Records Reveal Plans of the Hitlerites for '... See More
Edgar Allan Poe Parents Theatre Ad In 1808...
Item #714966
November 10, 1806
BOSTON GAZETTE, Nov. 10, 1806
* Edgar Allan Poe's father theater ad
* David Poe Jr.
The top of page 3 under "Boston Theatre" is a notice for the performance of "JANE SHORE", with Mr. Poe as "Bellmour" re. the father of Edgar Allan Poe.
Complete with 4 pages, nice condition.
The Furnace Girl of Lake Bluff, Illinois...
Item #714965
October 31, 1928
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, Oct. 31, 1928
* Elfrieda Knaak burned - the furnace girl
* Lake Bluff, Illinois - unsolved mystery
* Suicide or murder ? - infatuation - crush
* Suicide or murder ? - infatuation - crush
Page 2 has a two column heading: "Girl Tortures Self in Furnace To Prove Love for Policeman; Tells Officials Weird Story" with subhead. (see images)
First report coverage of the (still) unsolved mystery... See More
1939 Wizard of Oz debut... opening day...
Item #714964
September 26, 1939
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Mass., Sept. 26, 1939
* "The Wizard of Oz" premiere
* Opening day advertisement (eve)
* Judy Garland and more
Page 19 has an iconic advertisement in early film history. See images for a 8 x 4 inch ad for the premiere of "The Wizard of Oz" in Taunton, Massachusetts. (see images) This was the day before the opening for this famous movie.
Complete w... See More
Califronia rowing crew wins national title in 1934....
Item #714962
June 17, 1934
SPORT'S SECTION only of The Springfield Union, Mass., June 17, 1934
* University of California Golden Bears crew
* Wins national championship in men's rowing
* Poughkeepsie Regatta - Hudson River
The front page of this section has a banner heading: "CALIFORNIA CREW SWEEPS TO VICTORY ON HUDSON" with subheads. (see images) First report coverage on the University of Californ... See More
Bob Dylan transitions from acoustic to electric: his Forest Hills concert...
Item #714960
September 02, 1965
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Sept. 2, 1965
* Bob Dylan & his electric guitar
* His famous Forest Hills concert
The front page features a photo of Bob Dylan captioned: "Dylan Stirred Up Forrest Hills". Also on the ftpg, & concluding inside, is a detailed account of the Dylan's very notable & controversial performance at Forest Hills of just 5 days earlier. Por... See More
Displayable front page from the 18th century...
Item #714959
November 25, 1721
THE POST-BOY, London, Nov. 25, 1721
* Nice masthead engravings
One of my favorite 18th century newspapers with the two nice engravings in the masthead, plus the very decorative first letter in the text (see). Various European reports.
Single sheet, 8 1/2 by 14 1/8 inches, very nice, displayable condition.
Margaret Court vs. a young Martina Navratilova...
Item #714958
February 16, 1975
SECTION 3 (Sports) only of the Chicago Tribune, Feb. 16, 1975
* Margaret Court vs. Martina Navratilova (18yrs. old)
* Virginia Slims of Chicago tennis tournament
The front page of this section has a banner heading: "Court beats Martina for Slims Crown" with subhead and two related photos. (see images) Nice to have from the city where this event too place, rare as such.
Complete ... See More
John Dillinger's toy gun escape told....
Item #714956
May 08, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 8, 1934
* Bank robber John Dillinger
* Crown Point, Indiana Jail
* Famous wooden gun escape told
The back page has an article headed: "Dillinger's Escape Described At Trial" "Warden Testifies About 'Toy Gun' as Deputy Is Accused of Aiding Outlaw". (see) This was one of the most famous escapes from a high security jail in United ... See More
Thomas Edison & Al 'Scarface' Capone...
Item #714955
October 17, 1931
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, October 17, 1931
* Al 'Scarface' Capone's tax evasion trial
* Would be found guilty on this day
The front page has a two column heading: "Capone Fate Is Due to Reach Jury Today" with subheads. (see) Edison would die on the following day. Coverage on the day he would be found guilty of tax evasion.
Complete with 22 pages, light toning and some ... See More
20 Exchange Place announcement... Wall Street...
Item #714954
October 02, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 2, 1929
* 20 Exchange Place skyscraper plans announced
* Financial District - Lower Manhattan - Wall Street
* Also mention of the Empire State Building plans
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "71-Story Skyscraper to Rise in Wall St. Area; City Bank Farmers Trust Edifice Ready in 1931" (see images)
Complete with all 64 pages, rag editio... See More
1942 Battle of Toungoo, Burma...
Item #714953
March 28, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 28, 1942
* Battle of Toungoo - Myanmar - Burma
* Battle of Yunnan-Burma Road - campaign
* World War II - Second Sino-Japanese War
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "CHINESE RETAKE TOUNGOO AIRDROME; REINFORCED, BUT FACE RISING PRESSURE" with subheads and related map. (see images)
Complete with all 30 pages, rage edition in nice condi... See More
Salk and his polio vaccine are a success...
Item #714952
April 12, 1955
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., April 12, 1955
* Jonas Salk w/ photo
* Polio vaccine success
* 1st made public (day of)
The front page has a report on one of the more significant medical breakthroughs of the 20th century, the success of the polio vaccine.
A two column photo shows Jonas Salk in his laboratory with heading: "Dr. Salk Explains Vaccine" with text. A one column h... See More
Empire State Building Opens in 1931...
Item #714951
May 02, 1931
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, May 2, 1931.
* Empire State Building opens (1st report)
* World's tallest building at the time
* Great depression era original
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Hoover Turns Lights Of Tallest Skyscraper" with subhead. (see images)
Complete 22 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally good.
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* Empire State Building opens (1st report)
* World's tallest building at the time
* Great depression era original
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Hoover Turns Lights Of Tallest Skyscraper" with subhead. (see images)
Complete 22 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally good.
Michigan State... 1952 National champions....
Item #714950
December 02, 1952
MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, December 2, 1952
* Michigan State Spartans
* National champions (1st report)
* NCAA college football
The top of the front page has a small inset with text: "Michigan State No. 1 Team in Final Associated Press Poll"
Page 17 has a two column heading: "Spartans First in Final Polls" with standings. (see images) First report coverage on the Mic... See More
1942 Battle Of Midway victory...
Item #714949
June 12, 1942
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, June 12, 1942
* Battle Of Midway eyewitness account - Carriers
* United States Navy vs. Imperial Japanese Navy
* The sea battle that changed the course of WWII
The top of page 6 has a one column heading: "HOW U. S. FLYERS RIPPED JAPS IN MIDWAY BATTLE" with subheads and a few small photos including one of Walter C. Sweeney Jr. (see) Coverage on the r... See More
Russ Columbo accidently killed...
Item #714948
September 03, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 3, 1934
* Russ Columbo shot and killed
* Baritone crooner - violinist - actor
* "Prisoner of Love" song fame
The top of the front page has nice banner headline: "BULLET KILLS RADIO CROONER" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display. Photo of Columbo is on the back page.
Complete with 28 pages, rag edition in very nice condition. A f... See More
Roosevelt defines four freedoms...
Item #714945
January 06, 1941
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, January 6, 1941
* Franklin D. Roosevelt's Four Freedoms defined
* State of the Union Address
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "ROOSEVELT URGES CONGRESS TO PROVIDE ARMS FOR ALL NATIONS FIGHTING TYRANNY" with subheads. (see images) Text of Roosevelt's message starts on the front page and continues inside with relate
Killer Charles Starkweather death sentence in 1958...
Item #714826
May 24, 1958
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., May 24, 1958
* Charles Starkweather sentencing
* Death by electric chair w/ photo
* Girlfriend Caril Fugate
The front page has a two column heading: "Seek New Trial For Killer" with lead-in: "Starkweather Sentenced To Die In Chair" and photo of Starkweather in court. (see images)
Complete with 12 pages, light toning at the margin... See More
Flashpoint for the school integration issue...
Item #714825
September 12, 1958
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass., Sept. 12, 1958
* Cooper vs. Aaron Supreme Court decision
* Little Rock, Arkansas Black students
* Central High School integration case
The front page has very brief "Breaking News" bulletin that reads: "The Supreme Court today denied the Little Rock School Board any delay in integration at Central High School". (see images) The ... See More
Bonnie and Clyde on the run...
Item #714821
June 12, 1933
NEW YORK TIMES, June 12, 1933
* Clyde Barrow Gang
* Kidnapping & murder
* Bonnie & Clyde fame
Page 4 has one column headings: "2 TEXAS DESPERADOES KIDNAP TWO OFFICERS" "Woman Companion Injured as Car Is Wrecked--Farm Family Terrorized, One Is Shot" (see images)
It is very uncommon to find news accounts on this famous outlaw duo almost a year pri
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* Clyde Barrow Gang
* Kidnapping & murder
* Bonnie & Clyde fame
Page 4 has one column headings: "2 TEXAS DESPERADOES KIDNAP TWO OFFICERS" "Woman Companion Injured as Car Is Wrecked--Farm Family Terrorized, One Is Shot" (see images)
It is very uncommon to find news accounts on this famous outlaw duo almost a year pri
Flag salute no longer mandatory...
Item #714797
June 14, 1943
NEW YORK POST, June 14, 1943
* West Virginia Board of Education v. Barnette
* United States Supreme Court decision
* Pledge of Allegiance - flag salute unconstitutional
* Johovah's Witnesses & public schools
The bottom of the front page has a banner heading: "Supreme Court Rules Flag Salute Not Compulsory"
Page 5 has a one column heading: "Children Need Not ... See More
Huey Long's succession dispute & Al Capone's trial....
Item #714795
October 14, 1931
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, October 14, 1931
* Huey 'The Kingfish" Long & Paul N. Cyr
* Louisiana governor succession dispute
* Al 'Scarface' Capone's tax evasion trial nears end
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "2 GOVERNORS, 2 AIDES 'RULE' IN LOUISIANA" with subhead and small photo of Long. (see images)
Also on the front is... See More
Review & premiere of "The Ring", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #714792
October 18, 2002
LOS ANGELES TIMES, October 18, 2002
* Best "The Ring" movie advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere review
* Supernatural psychological horror film
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Ring" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prim... See More
Serena Williams 1st Grand Slam victory in 1999...
Item #714791
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
1970 May Day Black Panther Party protests...
Item #714744
May 07, 1970
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, May 7, 1970
* "May Day" New Haven, Connecticut protests
* Black Panther Party - re. Alex Rackley murder
* Yale University activists - racial justice
* Bee Gees - Cucumber Castle album release
* LAST ONE IN INVENTORY ***
The front page has a heading "Either/Or at Yale: Mayday & the Panthers" with 2 rela... See More
1983 sensation Duran Duran... Styx concerts ad...
Item #714742
March 08, 1983
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, March 8, 1983
* English pop rock band Duran Duran
* Becoming a sensation in America
* Part of the second British invasion
* Simon Le Bon - Roger Taylor & more
* The Rio tour - Peppermint Lounge concert
* "Hungry Like the Wolf" song fame
* STYX - American progressive rock band
* Dennis DeYoung - "Come Sail A... See More
1983 "The Outsiders" opening day film advertisement...
Item #714741
March 29, 1983
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, March 29, 1983
* "The Outsiders" film advertisement
* Grand opening day movie premiere
* Coming-of-age- crime drama movie
* Francis Ford Coppola - Rob Lowe
* Tom Cruise - Matt Dillon & more
Page 44 has a 581/2 x 6 1/4 inch (not counting the locations underneath) advertisement for the opening day of the film &quo... See More
1984 beginning of hip hop rap music... GrandMixer DXT...
Item #714740
December 25, 1984
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Dec. 25 1984
* GrandMixer DXT - D.ST. editorial with photo
* 1st Musician to use the turntable as a instrument
* First of the turntablists - turntablism pioneer
* Beginning of new-school hip hop - rap music
* DJ Scratching - vinyl record turntable moving
* LAST ONE IN INVENTORY ***
Page 93 is an editorial with one column he... See More
Item #714739
May 04, 1962
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 4, 1962
* 1st image televised using a satellite (TV history)
* Project Echo - communications satellites
* Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
The bottom of the front page has a photo of the very first TV picture sent across the U.S. by satellite. The two column heading: "Television Pictures Are Relayed Coast-to-Coast by Echo Satellite" First report... See More
Fritz von Opel... Rocket airplane trial...
Item #714738
September 30, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 30, 1929
* Fritz von Opel RAK.1 aircraft
* Early rocket airplane flight
The top of page 7 has a one column heading: "OPEL SAYS ROCKET IS BIG AVIATION AID" with subheads. (see images) Complete with 52 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
wikipedia notes: The Opel RAK.1 was the world's first purpose-built rocket-powered aircraft. It was designe... See More
Graf Zeppelin ends World flight....
Item #714731
August 30, 1929
NEW YORK TIMES, August 30, 1929
* Empire State Building 1st announced to public
* To be World's tallest building at the time
* Graf Zeppelin ends around World flight (airship)
* Historic aviation feat (1st report)
The front page has a one column heading: "SMITH TO HELP BUILD HIGHEST SKYSCRAPER" with subheads. (see images)
The top of the front page has a one
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* Empire State Building 1st announced to public
* To be World's tallest building at the time
* Graf Zeppelin ends around World flight (airship)
* Historic aviation feat (1st report)
The front page has a one column heading: "SMITH TO HELP BUILD HIGHEST SKYSCRAPER" with subheads. (see images)
The top of the front page has a one
General Patton close to death (eve)...
Item #714728
December 21, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 21, 1945
* General George S. Patton day of death
* FRONT LEAF ONLY (pages 1 & 2)
The front page has a one column heading: "Patton Contracts Infection" (see image) Patton would die on this day.
FRONT LEAF ONLY (pages 1 & 2), small binding holes along the left margin, good condition.... See More
A one-of-a-kind protype edition... a Soviet-American newspaper...
Item #714726
July 04, 1990
WE/Mbi "The First Independent Soviet-American Newspaper", July 4, 1990
* The prototype issue - a true "one-of-a-kind"
* We know of only one other "regular" issue published.
This is a very curious newspaper which we have only seen one other "regular" issue published beyond this initial pilot "prototype" edition. It was an outgrowt... See More
1915 Sinking the RMS Lusitania tensions...
Item #714725
May 15, 1915
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, May 15, 1915
* Post-sinking of the RMS Lusitania tensions
* German U-boats terror - British ocean liner
The front page has a banner headline in red lettering: "GERMANY WOULD ARBITRATE WITH UNITED STATES" with subhead and related photo. (see images) Nice for display. The Lusitania was attacked just a week earlier. Surprisingly this issue is in good cond... See More
1931 Tulane Green Wave undefeated season....
Item #714723
November 30, 1931
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Nov. 30, 1931
* Tulane Green Wave college football
* Next to last game of undefeated season
* vs. LSU Fighting Tigers (Monday report)
* Best publication to be had (rare)
Page 15 has a banner heading: "Tulane Faces Final Game of season With Washington state Here" with subheads. Also one column heading: "Tulane's Win Over Tigers Gains Titl... See More
1965 Palm Sunday tornado outbreak...
Item #714722
April 13, 1965
DETROIT FREE PRESS, April 13, 1965
* Palm Sunday tornado outbreaks - disaster
* 55 confirmed tornadoes - Midwest - Southeast
The front page has a nice banner headline: "State Twister Toll Mounts: 44 Dead, Loss in Millions" with subheads and 2 related photos. (see images)
Complete with 40+ pages, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding holes along the spine, nice co... See More
GrummanTBF Avenger toepedo bomber debut...
Item #714721
June 15, 1942
NEW YORK WORLD TELEGRAM, June 15, 1942
* Grumman TBF Avenger torpedo bomber
* United States Navy new military aircraft
* Debuted at the Battle of Midway in same month
The front page has a four column photo with heading: "New U. S. Torpedo Plane Called World's Deadliest" with subhead. (see images) This was when this torpedo bomber was announced to the public. It made it's ... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1670...
Item #714720
December 15, 1670
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Dec. 15, 1670
* 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
George S. Patton's siege on Metz, France...
Item #714719
November 10, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 10, 1944
* Battle of Metz, France - Pincer siege
* General George S. Patton leads
* United States Army Central - Third
* Luftwaffe fight Ace Walter Novotny killed
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "PATTON FORGES PINCERS ON METZ" with subheads and related map. (see) Page 7 has a brief and inconspicuous report headed: "Nazi Air... See More
Abortion rights advocate Kenneth C. Edelin...
Item #714697
February 16, 1975
CHICAGO TRIBUNE, Feb. 16, 1975
* Doctor Kenneth C. Edelin
* Abortion rights advocate
* Guilty of Manslaughter
* Prelude to "Roe v. Wade"
The front page has a nice headline: "Doctor guilty in legal abortion fetus death" with photo of Kenneth C. Edelin. (see images)
Complete 1st section only with 28 pages, minor margin wear, generally very nice.... See More
JFK's "The President and the Press" speech...
Item #714696
April 28, 1961
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass. April 28, 1961
* President John F. Kennedy - JFK
* "The President and the Press" speech
* American Newspapers Publishers Association
* Waldorf-Astoria Hotel - New York City
The front page has a four column heading: "Kennedy Urges Restraint in News" with lead-in: "See a 'Clear Danger'" (see images)
Complete with 12 p... See More
MLB team Braves moves to Milwaukee...
Item #714695
March 19, 1953
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., March 19, 1953
* Boston Braves move to Milwaukee
* MLB baseball (current Atlanta Braves)
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Braves to Milwaukee As Other N. L. Clubs Grant Full Approval" with subhead. (see images) First report coverage continues in the sport's section.
Complete with 40 pages, light toning at the margins, ni... See More
Infamous Nuremberg Rally... Adolph Hitler...
Item #714694
September 01, 1933
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, September 1, 1933
* Nuremberg Rally for Nazi Party
* Adolph Hitler speaks on Jewish art
* Prelude to the Jewish Holocaust
The front page has a one column heading: "HITLER TO PUSH WAR ON JEWS" with subhead. (see images)
Thirty-two pages, light toning, a little margin wear but more so along the spine, does not affect the mentioned report, otherwise good.... See More
FFDR's historic 1941 "Shoot On Sight" order...
Item #714692
September 12, 1941
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, Extra, September 12, 1941
* President Franklin D. Roosevelt - FDR
* United States Navy to protect our waters
* "Shoot on sight" order made
The front page has a great banner headline in large, bold lettering: "U. S. SHOOTING WAR ORDERED BY F.D.R.!" with subhead. (see images) Terrific for display. More on page 10.
Complete 1st section only with ... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1687...
Item #714691
November 07, 1687
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Nov. 7, 1687
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* Unique gift idea for that history buff
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, th... See More
Actress Jean Harlow leaves 3rd husband...
Item #714690
May 07, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 7, 1934
* Hollywood actress Jean Harlow
* "Blonde Bombshell" sex symbol
* Separates from third husband
The bottom of the back page has a two column photo of Jean Harlow with small heading: "Film Star Separates From Third Husband"
the front page has a one column heading: "Jean Harlow And Third Husband Come To Parting Of Ways" (see i... See More
1983 AC/DC Concert & Motley Crue album ads...
Item #714688
November 08, 1983
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 8 1983
* AC/DC rock band concert advertisement
* Second performance at Madison Square Garden
* "Flick of the Switch" album Tour
* Motley Crue "Shout at the Devil" album ad
* Star 80 - Dorothy Stratten opening day movie ad
Page 73 has a 5 x 3 inch advertisement for the performance of "AC/DC" at Ma... See More
Washington Redskins win Super Bowl XXVI...
Item #714686
January 27, 1992
PARSONS SUN, Kansas, Jan. 27, 1992
* Washington Redskins win Super Bowl XXVI
* Quarterback Mark Rypien voyted MVP
* National Football League vs. Buffalo Bills
Page 8 has a banner heading: "Washington keeps string of NFC domination intact" with lead-in: "Skinned again!" and play diagram. (see images) First report coverage on the Washington Redskins winning Super Bo... See More
Period news and advertising from the late 1700's...
Item #714684
January 13, 1796
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Jan. 13, 1796 Much of pages 2 and 3 are taken up with reports from discussions in Congress.
Various news of the day inside, with mostly period advertising on the back.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, good condition.
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