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Jesse Owens continues to win at the Berlin Olympics...
Item #724112
August 03, 1936
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, August 3, 1936
* Jesse Owens shines in track & field
* Wins 1st of 4 gold medals in 100-meter
* Olympic games in Berlin Germany
* In front of Adolf Hitler & Third Reich
The front page has a three column heading: "OWENS HITS 10.3 MARK AGAIN IN 100 FINAL, METCALFE 2ND" with subheads. First (same day) report continues in the sport... See More
1981 U.S.-Iran hostages agreement...
Item #724094
January 19, 1981
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 19, 1981
* 444-day Iran Hostage Crisis ends
* American hostages close to freedom
* Algeria terms accepted by both parties
The front page has a nice banner announcing: "U.S APPROVES TERMS TO FREE HOSTAGES; IRAN'S AGREEMENT EXPECTED IN ALGIERS" with subheads and a few related photos. (see images) Much more inside.
Complete with 76 pages, light toning along... See More
1874 Brooks-Baxter War.... Republican Party...
Item #724093
April 17, 1874
THE NEW YORK HERALD, April 17, 1874
* Brooks-Baxter War
* Little Rock, Arkansas
* Republican Party factions
The top of page 7 has a one column heading: "BROOKS' COUP D'TAT" with subheads. (see images) Text takes up almost 1 1/2 columns.
Complete with all 12 pages, nice condition.
background: The Brooks–Baxter War of 1874 in Little Rock, Arkansas was a violent political conflict rooted in a disputed Repu... See More
The My Lai Massacre & William Calley...
Item #724092
March 31, 1971
THE NEW AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, N.C. March 31 , 1971
* Mai Lai Massacre - South Vietnamese civilians
* Officer William Calley & the United States Army
The front page has a few related reports with headings that include: "Tearful Lt. Calley Pleads For Future GIs' Honor" and more with two related photos. (see images) More inside.
Complete with 22 pages, a few binding holes a... See More
Creation of Cardinals of 20 February 1946...
Item #724091
February 21, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 21, 1946
* Pope Pius XII - St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican - Rome, Italy
* Consistory for the Creation of Cardinals of 20 February 1946
The front page has a two column heading: "Pope Condemns Imperialism As Menace to World Peace" whjch continues on page 3 with photo showing Pope Pius XII with Cardinal Francis Spellman of New York. Page 2 has the complete text of the... See More
Masaharu Homma firing squad execution sentence...
Item #724090
February 18, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 18, 1946
* Masaharu Homma sentenced to death
* Imperial Japanese Army general in WWII
* Bataan Death March leader - Philippines
Page 3 has a three column photo headed: "Japanese War Criminal Hears His Death Sentence" and brief text. (see images)
Complete with 38 pages, rag edition in great condition.
wikipedia notes: Masaharu Homma was a ... See More
1971 “The Attack on Fire Support Base Mary Ann”...
Item #724089
March 29, 1971
THE NEWS AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, N.C. March 29, 1971
* “The Attack on Fire Support Base Mary Ann”
* People's Army of Vietnam sappers ambush
* U.S. Army’s 1st Battalion, 46th Infantry, 196th Infantry Brigade massacre
The top the front page has a three column headline: "33 GIs Killed In Enemy Raid" (see images)
Complete with all 26 pages, a few bin... See More
Battle of Inchon is a turning point in the Korean War...
Item #724088
September 15, 1950
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., Sept. 15, 1950
* Battle of Incheon - Korean War
* United States Marines invasion
* Amphibious warfare & bombardment
The front page has a banner headline: "U.S. Marines Push Toward Seoul" with subheads and related map. (see images) Nice for display. The Battle of Inchon was a major turning point in the Korean War.
Complete with 16 pages, light toning at the mar... See More
Spirit photography fraud trial.... ghosts...
Item #724087
April 24, 1869
THE WORLD, New York City, April 24, 1869
* Spirit photography - ghosts
* William H. Mumler fraud trial
The top of the front page has one column headings that include: "THE GHOSTLY CONTROVERSY" "Continuation of the Case Against the Spiritual Photographers" "The Process Very Mysterious" and more with loads of testimony. Lengthy report continues on page 2 for a total of about 3 1/3 columns of text.
Compl... See More
1943 Bombing of Cagliari, Sardinia...
Item #724086
April 02, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 2, 1943
* Bombing of Cagliari, Sardinia - Italy
* U.S. Army & Royal Air Force bombers
* Prelude to the invasion of Sicily
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "100 FORTRESSES BATTER SARDINIA, SMASH 26 SHIPS AND 71 PLANES" with subheads and related aerial photo. (see images)
Complete with 42 pages, light toning at the margins, a little spine wea... See More
Item #724084
April 12, 1977
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 12, 1977
* "Roots: The Saga of an American Family" wins best TV program
* Wins 1st annual Television Critics Circle Awards
* During enslavement - Slavery in the United States
The front page has a three column photo showing the key members of the groundbreaking television miniseries "Roots: The Saga of an American Family", winners for the best TV program at the fir... See More
An exponent of anarchism and communism... Not held by any institution...
Item #724083
April 25, 1897
THE FIREBRAND, Portland, Oregon, April 25, 1897
* Rare anarchy publication
A fascinating newspaper with their motto just under the title: "For the Burning Away of the Cobwebs of Ignorance and Superstition." and the dateline notes: "An Exponent of Anarchist - Communism. Holding that Equality of Opportunity alone Constitutes Liberty; that in the Absence o... See More
Rebel forces advancing towards Gettysburg...
Item #724082
June 21, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, June 21, 1863
* Invasion of Maryland & Pennsylvania
* Rebels advance towards Gettysburg
* History about to be made (historic)
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE REBEL MOVEMENTS" "Rebels in Heavy Force at Hagerstown and Williamsport, Md." "Considerable Bodies Moving Toward McConnellsburg & Bedford" "M... See More
1970 Crescent City, Illinois fire disaster...
Item #724080
June 22, 1970
THE RALEIGH TIMES, N.C. June 22, 1970
* Crescent City, Iroquois Co. Illinois disaster
* Train derailment wreck & fireball explosions
Near the bottom of the front page is a six column heading: "Illinois Town Engulfed in Holocaust" with photo. (see images)
Complete with 32 pages, a few binding holes, nice condition.
background: On June 21, 1970 (Father&rsqu... See More
Reports from "America" in 1763...
Item #724079
February 05, 1763
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 5, 1763
* Colonial America reporting
Over half of the first column on the front page has news headed: "America" with datelines of New York and Boston, both of which report various maritime items.
Page 5 has a few short reports headed "America" from New York and Philadelphia.
Eight pages, 8 by 11 inches, some rubbing to front pa... See More
The trial of Charles Manson begins...
Item #724078
June 19, 1970
THE RALEIGH TIMES, N.C, June 19, 1970
* Charles Manson "Helter Skelter" murders trial begins
* Susan Atkins, Patricia Krenwinkel, and Leslie Van Houten
* Sharon Tate - LaBianca gruesome killings w/ knives
The top of page 6 has a four column heading: "Manson Talks to Newsmen" with lead-in: "'I Don't Have Any Guilt'" and rare photo showing Manson wit... See More
The Mexican War...
Item #724075
May 26, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 26, 1847 Over two columns of page 3 are taken up with: "The Administration and Congress" which deals mostly with events of the Mexican War.
Also on the war are: "Late From Gen. Scott's Army" & "From The City of Mexico".
Four pages, very nice condition.
Adolf Hitler & Benito Mussolini meet in Rome...
Item #724074
May 04, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 4, 1938
* Dictators Adolph Hitler & Benito Mussolini
* Pre World War II meeting in Rome, Italy
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "MUSSOLINI GREETS HITLER IN A RESPLENDENT ROME; 300,000 APPLAUD VISITOR" with subheads. (see images) First report coverage continues inside with two related wire photos.
Complete with 48 pages, rag edition i... See More
1980 "Miracle on Ice" coach 2003 death...
Item #724073
August 12, 2003
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 12, 2003
* Death of iconic coach Herb Brooks
* "Miracle on Ice" at Lake Placid fame
* U.S. Olympic hockey team vs. Soviets
The front page of the sport's section has a heading: "Hockey Legend Dies" with subhead and two related photos. (see images)
Complete with all major sections (80+ pages), great condition.
AI notes: ... See More
Oakland Raiders football & Irwindale ? in 1987...
Item #724072
August 21, 1987
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 21, 1987
* Oakland Raiders announce move to Irwindale
* Plan never materialized due to several reasons
* NFL - National Football League
The top of of the front page has a headline that reads: "L.A. Officials Angry Over Raiders' Move to Irwindale" with subhead and two related photos. (see images) Great to have in this L.A. public... See More
The Battle of Britain...
Item #724070
August 12, 1940
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Aug. 12, 1940
* Battle of Britain
* London bombings
* WWII Nazi bombers
The top of the front page has a banner headline: "BRITAIN FIGHTS 400 RAIDERS; Great Air Battles Rage Over 300 Miles of Channel Coast" with subheads. (see images) Related map is on page 2.
Complete with all 30 pages, some archival mending throughout, some small binding holes along... See More
Eric Heiden wins 1st gold medal in 1980...
Item #724069
February 16, 1980
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 16, 1980
* Eric Heiden wins 1st gold medal
* Track speed skating
* 1980 Winter Olympics
* Lake Placid, New York
The front page has a one column heading: "Heiden Wins" with subhead and related photo. (see images) More in the sport's section.
Complete with 46 pages, light toning along the central fold, nice condition.
background: On Feb... See More
1986 "The Color of Money" opening day advertisement...
Item #724068
October 21, 1986
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Oct. 21, 1986
* "The Color of Money" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere in NYC
* American sports drama (billiards - pool)
* Tom Cruise - Paul Newman - Martin Scorsese
Page 61 has a 8 x 4 3/4 inch advertisement for the opening day showing of "The Color of Money" in New York City.... See More
1987 AEROSMITH w/ Dokken concert advertisement...
Item #724067
October 13, 1987
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Oct. 13, 1987
* Aerosmith - American hard rock band advertisement
* Frontman Steven Tyler & guitarist Joe Perry
* "Permanent Vacation" album tour
* Nassau Coliseum & Meadowlands Arena concerts
Page 83 has a full page advertisement for upcoming performances by "AEROSMITH" with "Dokke... See More
1970 "Free Huey!" campaign... Black Panthers...
Item #724066
February 19, 1970
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Feb. 19, 1970
* Huey P. Newton & the Black Panthers Party
* "Free Huey!" campaign - protest demonstration
* re. the shooting death of a Chicago police officer
The front page has a heading: "Rage of the Panthers: The Ghetto on Trial" with 3 related photos. (see images) Coverage continues inside. Lengthy text.
AI notes:... See More
1966 Julius sip-in... serving homosexuals...
Item #724065
May 05, 1966
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, May 5, 1966
* Julius sip-in - Mattachine Society fight
* Serving homosexuals at bars - restaurants
* Dick Leitsch and Craig Rodwell w/ photo
The top of page 15 has a heading: "Three Homosexuals In Search of a Drink" with lead-in: "Civil Liberties" and photo of the three men involved. (see images) Great to hav... See More
1903 Ilinden-Preobrazhenie Uprising...
Item #724064
August 18, 1903
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Aug. 18, 1903
* Krusevo, North Macedonia massacre
* Ilinden-Preobrazhenie Uprising
* Ottoman Empire - Bulgarians
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "MASSACRE OF MUSSULMANS" with subhead. (see images) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fra... See More
First day of Battle... Nazis vs. Russia...
Item #724063
June 23, 1941
LOS ANGELES EXAMINER, War Extra, June 23, 1941
* Germany vs. Russia - 1st Day
* Operation Barbarossa
* World War II, WWII
The front page has a nice banner headline: "RUSS ATTACK PRUSSIA!; Germany Claims 40 Red Planes Downed; Starts Drive for Wheatlands of Ukraine" with subhead related photo. (see images) Nice for display.
Complete with 28 pages, nice condition.
background: Op... See More
Tommy Loughran defends boxing title in 1929....
Item #724057
March 29, 1929
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, March 29, 1929
* Tommy Loughran wins (1st report)
* vs. Mickey Walker - "Toy Bulldog"
* Boxing - light heavyweight title fight
The top of page 24 has a banner heading: "Loughran Retains Light Heavyweight Championship by Beating Walker" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Tommy Loughran defending his Light Heavyweight boxing title.
Complete with 32 pages, light t... See More
Prohibition era bootlegger George Remus...
Item #723958
December 21, 1927
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 21, 1930
* George Remus acquitted of murder
* Infamous "King of the Bootleggers"
* Prohibition era liquor smuggler
The front page has a one column heading: "REMUS ACQUITTED AS INSANE SLAYER" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 52 pages, light toning at the margins, a little irregular along the spine, generally in nice co... See More
1971 "Jesus Christ Superstar" Broadway show review...
Item #723842
October 14, 1971
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 14, 1971
* "Jesus Christ Superstar" rock opera
* English composer Andrew Lloyd Webber
* Iconic Broadway show - performance
* Opening day review - best publication (very rare)
The top of page 54 has the official review by Clive Barnes for the classic rock opera "Jesus Christ Superstar" on Broadway. The heading reads: "Stage: Christ's Passion as Serious Po... See More
Ali Khamenei becomes Iran's Supreme Leader... China's Tian An Men Square atrocity... Jewish survivors of "Voyage of the Damned"...
Item #723836
June 05, 1989
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 5, 1989
* Ali Khamenei becomes Iran's Supreme Leader
* Following Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini's death
* Tiananmen Square massacre in Beijing, China
The front page has a two column heading: "Iran Mourns; New Leader Is Chosen" with subhead: "President Khamenei Takes Khomeini Spiritual Role to Avert Power Struggle" and photo. (see images) More inside.
Al... See More
See the displayable front page from the 18th century...
Item #723599
November 04, 1718
THE POST-BOY, London, Nov. 4, 1718 This was one of the prominent early newspapers published in London during the late 17th and early 18th centuries.
It began publication in 1695, & was a single-sheet folio newspaper, printed on both sides, carrying a mix of foreign news (especially European wars, treaties, and royal affairs), English news, advertisements, & legal notices.
A prime &... See More
See the displayable front page from the 18th century...
Item #723346
October 11, 1718
THE POST-BOY, London, Oct. 11, 1718 This was one of the prominent early newspapers published in London during the late 17th and early 18th centuries.
It began publication in 1695, & was a single-sheet folio newspaper, printed on both sides, carrying a mix of foreign news (especially European wars, treaties, and royal affairs), English news, advertisements, & legal notices.
A prime &... See More
Washington's Farewell Address to the Army...
Item #723343
November 24, 1783
THE INDEPENDENT LEDGER & THE AMERICAN ADVERTISER, Boston, Nov. 24, 1783
"One Inflamed Enlightened Heart" patriotic masthead
A very nice feature of this issue is the masthead engraving which features a very patriotic theme: "All Hands with One Inflamed Enlightened Heart." signifying the 13 united colonies having a common, patriotic purpose. One of th
The world's oldest continually published English language newspaper...
Item #722990
December 19, 1667
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Dec. 19, 1667
* One of the earliest of English newspapers to be had
* Hold something in your hands from the 17th century
* Unique gist idea foe 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.
There are various news reports of the day... See More
The world's oldest continually published English language newspaper...
Item #722979
February 13, 1667
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Feb. 13, 1667 (1668 by today's calendar)
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* Hold something in your hands from the 17th century
* 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.
Th... See More
The world's oldest continually published English language newspaper...
Item #722958
March 04, 1666
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, March 4, 1666 (1667 by today's calendar)
* One of the earliest of English newspapers to be had
* Hold something in your hands from the 17th century
* Back during the Great Plague & pre London fire era
This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day.
... See More
First Battle of Bull Run...
Item #722694
July 24, 1861
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 24, 1861
* 1st Battle of Bull Run - Manassas, Virginia
* 1st major land battle of the Civil War (historic)
Most of the front page is taken up with excellent coverage and detail on the Battle of Bull Run with first column heads including: "THE GREAT REBELLION", "The Victory of Sunday & How it Was Lost", "Exaggerations of the First R... See More
Washington's headquarters in NJ... John Jay becomes president of the Continental Congress, and more...
Item #722693
February 13, 1779
EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Feb. 13, 1779
* American Revolutionary War from the enemy
Page 2 includes: "...dispatches were brought to Lord George Germain's office...with an account of the surrender of the province of Georgia to his Majesty's troops under the command of Col. Campbell..." plus some reports from New York which include: "...That Colonel Butler had... See More
General Johnston's report on the Battle of Seven Pines...
Item #722692
July 31, 1862
DAILY COLUMBUS ENQUIRER, Georgia, July 31, 1862
* Very rare Confederate publication
* Rebel General Joseph E. Johnston
* Battle of Seven Pines - Fair Oaks
Certainly one of the less common Confederate titles from the Civil War. Columbus is in Southwest Georgia on the Alabama border very near Montgomery.
Page 2 begins with an interesting editorial complaining about government abuses i... See More
The Siege of Charleston... The Averill Raid...
Item #722690
December 22, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Dec. 22, 1863
* Charleston, South Carolina siege
* Brigadier General William W. Averell
A nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederate States of America. Among the front page items are: "The Averill Raid" "From Northern Virginia" "From East Tennessee--From Northern Georgia--The Siege of Charleston" and other smalle... See More
Jefferson grants pardon to deserters from the Army...
Item #722680
October 26, 1807
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, & DWASHINGTON ADVERITSER, D.C., Oct. 26, 1807
* President Thomas Jefferson proclamation
* Pardon for military deserters - soldiers
Page 3 has: "A Proclamation" by the President concerning those: "...who have deserted from the army of the United States...has become sensible of their offense & are desirous of returning to their duty, ... See More
First running of the Belmont Stakes: final race in the Triple Crown...
Item #722678
June 20, 1867
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, June 20, 1867
* First Belmont Stakes - Jerome Park Racetrack
Near the bottom of page 2 is a seemingly innocuous report but which has great significance in the sport of horse racing: the very first running of the Belmont Stakes.
Headed: "Sporting Intelligence" "Commodore Vanderbilt Defeats Gen. McClellan". The text reports on s... See More
Inauguration & inaugural address of James Garfield...
Item #722627
March 11, 1881
CLEVELAND WEEKLY HERALD, Ohio, March 11, 1881
* James A. Garfield
* Presidential inauguration
Page 2 has nice first column heads: "INAUGURATION Of President James Abram Garfield", "Immense throngs Listen to the Address", "Kind But Firm & Statesman-Like Document", "Administering of the Oath to the President and Vice President", and more... See More
Review & premiere of "The Shining", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #722623
May 23, 1980
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 23, 1980
* Best "The Shining" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere review
* Jack Nicholson psychological horror
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Shining" and perhaps no better newspaper could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime p... See More
Review & Premiere of "Rambo", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #722621
May 22, 1985
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 22, 1985
* Best "Rambo: First Blood Part II" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Sylvester Stallone - John Rambo
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hits "Rambo: First Blood Part II" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollyw... See More
Atlantic Baseball Club of Brooklyn...
Item #722568
November 25, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York Nov. 25, 1865
* Brooklyn Atlantics
* Baseball's 1st champions
Over half a page is taken up with portraits of the nine members of the Atlantic Baseball Club of Brooklyn with embellishments titled "'Champion Nine' Of The Atlantic Base-Ball Club Of Brooklyn, L. I., 1865" and an article headed: "The Atlantic Base-Ball Cl... See More
Early from Salinas, California...
Item #722564
November 27, 1880
THE MONTEREY DEMOCRAT, Salinas City, Monterey County, California, Nov. 27, 1880 An early title from the county seat of Monterey County, just south of San Francisco. Very typical of newspapers from the era with a nice mix of news of the day and advertisements, some illustrated.
Gregory's 'Union List of American Newspapers' notes only 3 institutions have any holdings of this title... See More
Early from 1880 Salinas, California...
Item #722563
October 02, 1880
THE MONTEREY DEMOCRAT, Salinas City, Monterey County, California, Oct. 2, 1880
* Rare publication
* Old Wild West
An early title from the county seat of Monterey County, just south of San Francisco. Very typical of newspapers from the era with a nice mix of news of the day and advertisements, some illustrated.
Gregory's 'Union List of American Newspapers' notes only... See More
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