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Item #726400THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 7, 1931
* Early Jim Londos "The Golden Greek"
* Early professional wrestling match
* vs. Karl Pojello in Philadelphia PA
Page 25 has a somewhat discrete report with one column heading: "10,000 See Londos Pin Pojello To Mat" (see image)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no... Read full description -
Item #726399THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, April 24, 1931
* Early Jim Londos "The Golden Greek"
* Early professional wrestling match
* vs. Stanislaus Zbyszko in Detroit
* Best publication to had (rare as such)
Page 19 has a one column heading: "ZBYSZKO LOSES TO JIM LONDOS" with subheads. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because... Read full description -
Item #726369THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, February 19, 1936
* Kid Cann - Isadore Blumenfeldd
* Jewish-American mobster - gangster
* Minneapolis, Minnesota organized crime
The front page has a one-column heading: "JURY FREES CANN IN LIGGETT DEATH" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with all 18 pages, light toning at the margins, some small... Read full description -
Item #726368THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 10, 1931
* Early Jim Londos "The Golden Greek"
* Early professional wrestling match
* vs. George Manish in Memphis TN
Page 31 has a discrete and brief report with tiny heading: "Londos Throws Manish" (see image)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the... Read full description -
Item #726367THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 3, 1931
* Early Jim Londos "The Golden Greek"
* Early professional wrestling match
* vs. Matros Kirilenko in Richmond VA
Page 37 has a discrete and brief report with tiny heading: "Londos Wins Richmond Bout" (see image)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it... Read full description -
Item #726366THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, March 24, 1931
* Early Jim Londos "The Golden Greek"
* Early professional wrestling match
* vs. Herb Freeman at Madison Square Garden
Page 13 has a one column heading: "Londos Downs Herb Freeman In Garden Bout" (see image)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really... Read full description -
Item #726365USA TODAY, July 20-22, 1984
* San Ysidro McDonald's massacre
* San Diego, California mass shooting
* James Huberty - mass murder
The front page has a four-column illustrated montage headed: "DEATH AT McDONALDS..." Also a two -column heading: "'Senseless' deaths of 21 shock all" with subhead. (see images) More on page 2 with photos.
Complete with... Read full description -
Item #726364THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 14, 1956
* Editorial by Jerry Tallmer
* Off-Broadway in its infancy
* Eugene O'Neill - Jose Quintero
* Very early Jules Feiffer cartoon (4th)
First, it is worth noting that "The Village Voice" was an American news and culture paper, known for being... Read full description -
Item #726363THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 29, 1924
* Leopold & Loeb trial
* Bobby Franks murder
* Thrill Killing case
The front page has a one column heading "INTENDED VICTIM MAKES LOEB SMILE" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 32 pages, light toning, some margin wear, generally good.
history notes: The Bobby Franks murder trial in 1924 shocked the nation... Read full description -
Item #726362THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 14, 1932
* Iconic - famous actress Mae West
* "Diamond Lil" is robbed - robbery
* Hollywood's "Golden Age" of film
Page 22 has a somewhat discrete report with a small one column heading: "Mae West Is Robbed" with subhead. (see image)
Complete with all 40 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins,... Read full description -
Item #726360COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 19, 1817
* Grand Lodge of Massachusetts notice
* Masonic - Masons - Freemasonry - Freemasons
The front page has a notice for a upcoming meeting headed: "Grand Lodge of Massachusetts" Also contains the seal of the lodge. (see image)
News of the day and several advertisements. Complete with 4 pages, a... Read full description -
Item #726358THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 28, 1947
* Ibn Saud - King of Saudi Arabia
* Standard Oil of New Jersey access
* Kingdom transition to global petroleum superpower
Near the bottom of the front page is a two-column heading: "Ibn Saud Plans 270 Million Outlay, Financed by U. S. Oil Royalties" (see)
Complete with all 34 pages, light toning and minor wear... Read full description -
Item #726357THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 27, 1946
* Moore's Ford Bridge Negro lynchings
* Near Monroe, Walton County, Georgia
* George W. Dorsey & Roger Malcolm (& wives)
* Last mass lynching in United States
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Georgia Mob of 20 Menb Massacres 2 Negroes, Wives; One Was Ex-GI"... Read full description -
Item #726355THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 8, 1942
* Internment of Axis-Americans beginning
* World War II - WWII - AG Francis Biddle
The top of page 19 has a one column heading: "NEW ALIEN LISTING PLANNED BU BIDDLE" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with all 44 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.
background: The transition in Robert F.... Read full description -
Item #726354SECOND SECTION only of the San Francisco Call, May 8, 1898
* King Neptune makes a visit onboard the USS Oregon
* United States Navy martime "Line-Crossing Ceremony"
* "Race of the Oregon" from San Francisco to Florida
* Spanish-American War - "Pollywogs" to "Shellbacks"
The front page of this section has a terrific... Read full description -
Item #726341THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 17, 1929
* English occultist Aleister Crowley
* "The Wickedest Man in the World"
* Practiced the religion of "Thelema"
* "Black Magik" - "The Beast 666"
* Expulsion from the country of France
Page 17 has a somewhat discrete but exetremely rare report re. Aleister Crowley with a one column... Read full description -
Item #726279THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 5, 1930
* Dornier Do X flying boat - airplane
* Refitted with upgraded motors - engines
* Flight over Lake Constance (success)
The top of page 12 has a one column heading: "Do-X In First Flight With New Motors" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with all 48 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
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Item #726278THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, May 6, 1898
* Battle of Manila Bay, Philippines
* Admiral George Dewey's victory
* Spanish-American War
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "MANILA BOMBARDED" with subheads. (see images) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally... Read full description -
Item #726277THE WOMAN'S JOURNAL, Boston, Sept. 11, 1880
* Rare publication
* Women's suffrage
Rare women's suffrage paper founded in 1870, produced by--among others--Lucy Stone, Alice Blackwell, Julia Ward Howe, and Mary Livermore. Published: "...to the interests of Woman, to her educational, industrial, legal & political Equality, & especially... Read full description -
Item #726276THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 27, 1953
* Jonas Salk announces a historic medical breakthrough
* Polio - Infantile Paralysis virus vaccine is a success
The front page has a historic announcement on the possible cure for Polio (Infantile Paralysis) by Jonas Salk with two column... Read full description -
Item #726275EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, March 16, 1916
* Hunt for Pancho Villa expedition
* Post Columbus, New Mexico raid
* United States soldiers pursue Mexican bandit
The front page has a banner headline: "TROOPS MEET NO OPPOSITION" with subhead. Also a three-column engraving of General Frederick Funston. (see images) Nice for display. Surprisingly this issue is... Read full description -
Item #726274THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 17, 1951
* The day when a MLB legend debuted at Yankee Stadium
* Mickey Mantle makes his Major League Baseball premiere
* New York Yankees successor to Joe DiMaggio vs. Red Sox
The top of page 36 has a three-column heading: "Yanks Face Red Sox Today" with subheads. Text includes: "Stengel is putting the... Read full description -
Item #726273THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Oct. 24, 1918
* The Spanish flu pandemic
* H1N1 influenza A virus
The front page has a two-column heading: "211 NEW CASES OF INFLUENZA AND 7 DEATHS" with subhead. (see images)
Sixteen pages, light toning, some margin wear with a few small tears, MUST be handled with care.
Note: This issue comes with a acid-free folder (gratis) for... Read full description -
Item #726272THE 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 &... Read full description -
Item #726251THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 31, 1685
* 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. And... Read full description -
Item #726250THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, April 28, 1967
* Cassius Clay - Muhammed Ali
* Heavyweight boxing champion
* Refuses to enter the military draft
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "Clay Refuses to Take Oath After Passing Exams" (see images)
Complete with 6 pages, small library stamp in the masthead, some small... Read full description -
Item #726249THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Sept. 28, 1961
* Very early Bob Dylan's performance advertisement
* Gerde's Folk City music venue in Greenwich Village
* Considered his breakthrough performance (20 yrs. old)
* Before his very first concert at Carnegie Chapter Hall
Page 8 has a small but historic advertisement for what... Read full description -
Item #726247EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 14, 1915
* German zeppelins - airships
* Aerial raid on London - England
* World War I - WWI bombing
The front page has a nice banner headline in red lettering: "FIFTY-FIVE KILLED I N ZEPPELIN RAID ON LONDON" with subhead. (see images) Nice for display. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the... Read full description -
Item #726246THE DAY, New London, Conn. Feb. 8, 1924
* Chinese National Gee Jon execution - executed
* 1st person in the U.S. by lethal gas chamber
* Nevada State Prison in Carson City NV
The front page has a one column heading: "USE LETHAL GAS TO KILL CONVICT" (see images)
Complete with all 14 pages, some tiny binding holes along the... Read full description -
Item #726245LESLIE'S WEEKLY, New York, August 26, 1915 The front page of this issue has a WWI-themed, color illustration: "Nosing Shells," by the Italian artist Fortunino Matania. The inside of the issue includes "A Day With French Soldiers at the Front"; "Our Greatest Exposition at a Glance Triumphs of the Builder's Art";... Read full description -
Item #726243THE DAY, New London, Conn., February 12, 1924
* King Tutankhamen sarcophagus
* Luxor Egypt - gold-cased mummy
The front page has a two-column heading: "FIND BODY OF KING TUT WHEN HIS SARCOPHAGUS IS OPENED" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 12 pages, some tiny binding holes along the spine, nice condition.
Background: Step back in time with... Read full description -
Item #726242LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 23, 2011
* Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri
* EF tornado super outbreak disaster
The front page of section 2 has a three-column heading: "Tornado in Missouri leaves dozens dead" with photo of the destruction. Another related photo on page 5 of this section.
Complete with all major sections (50+ pages),... Read full description -
Item #726241THE DAY, New London, Conn., Feb. 9, 1924
* Ku Klux Klan - KKK in Southern Illinois
* Herrin, Williamson County - S. Glenn Young
* Under control of Illinois National Guard
The top of the of the front page is a three-column heading: "Herrin in Hands of State Guard; Raids by Dry Klansmen Foment; Bloodshed in Sphere of Trouble" with subhead.... Read full description -
Item #726240THE DAY, New London, Conn. Feb. 11, 1924
* Broadway actress Louise Lawson
* "Broadway Butterly" murder - slaying
The bottom of the front page has a two-column heading: "POLICE SEARCH FOR SLAYERS OF MTION PICTURE ACTRESS" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with all 12 pages, minor margin wear, some small binding holes along the spine,... Read full description -
Item #726204THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 28, 1931
* Early Jim Londos "The Golden Greek"
* Early professional wrestling match
* vs. Stanislaus Zbyszko in Miami
Page 26 has a discrete and brief report with tiny heading: "Londos Throws Zbyszko" (see image)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the... Read full description -
Item #726201THE DENVER POST, Denver, Colorado, January 26, 1998
Note: The Denver Post printed two versions for this date. This is the edition which shows John Elway holding the Vince Lombardi Trophy up in victory.
* Denver Broncos win Super Bowl XXXII
* John Elway & Terrell Davis
* vs. Green Bay Packers
The front page... Read full description -
Item #726200SPORT'S SECTION only of the New York Times, Jan. 25, 1931
* Early Jim Londos "The Golden Greek"
* Early professional wrestling star
* Presented championship belt at dinner
* Madison Square Garden Club
Page 6 of this section has a one column heading: "LONDOS IS HONORED AT GARDEN DINNER" with subheads. (see images for the... Read full description -
Item #726199THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 14, 1931
* Early Jim Londos "The Golden Greek"
* Early professional wrestling match
* vs. Rudy Dusek at the Boston Garden
The bottom of page 13 has a discrete and brief report with tiny heading: "Londos Wins Boston Mat Bout" (see image)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no... Read full description -
Item #726198THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, Feb. 24, 1931
* Early Jim Londos "The Golden Greek"
* Early professional wrestling match
* vs. Jim McMillen at Madison Square Garden
The bottom of page 30 has a somewhat discrete and brief report with small heading: "Capacity Crowd Sees Londos Pin Wrestling Foe" (see image)
I suspect this to... Read full description -
Item #726197THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 19, 1931
* Early Jim Londos "The Golden Greek"
* Early professional wrestling match
* vs. George Zaharias at Chicago Coliseum
Page 26 has a discrete and brief report with tiny heading: "Londos Beats Zaharias on Mat" (see image)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to... Read full description -
Item #726154ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, May 3, 1936
* Fall of Addis Ababa
* Second Italo-Ethiopian War
* The exile of Haile Selassie
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "ADDIS ABABA IN FLAMES AFTER EMPEROR FLEES; BRITISH AID FOREIGNERS" with subheads and related map.
... Read full description -
Item #726149THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 9, 1937
* Hindenburg airship explosion disaster
* Lakehurst, New Jersey airfield
* Investigation begins in finding a cause
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "HINDENBURG BOARD STARTS HUNT TODAY FOR CAUSE OF BLAZE" with subheads. Coverage continues inside with photo showing the Airship's officers and... Read full description -
Item #726142SPORTS SECTION only of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, May 3, 1936
* African American Jesse Owens
* Ohio State Buckeyes track & field
* Pre Summer Olympics in Nazi Germany
Page 5 of this section has a time-lapse pictorial showing Jesse Owens going from the starting position to a full running stride. (see images)
Complete sports... Read full description -
Item #726118SECTION TWO (sports) only of the Chicago Daily Tribune, June 7, 1930
* Early Jim Londos "The Golden Greek"
* Becomes champion for the very 1st time
* Early professional wrestling match
* vs. Dick Shikat - Baker Bowl in Philadelphia
Page 2 of this section has a discrete, brief but significant report with a one column heading: "Londos, Greek... Read full description -
Item #726117THE DETROIT NEWS, Aug. 5, 1924
* Leopold & Loeb trial
* Bobby Franks murder
* Thrill Killing case
The top of the front page has a one column heading on the Leopold - Loeb case with: "LAYS SLAYING BLAME ON LOEB" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 38 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally good.
history notes: The... Read full description -
Item #726116THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, June 11, 1958
* El Dorado, Butler County, Kansas
* F4 "Wrong Way" tornado storm disaster
The top of the front page has a banner headline: "11 DEAD, SCORES HURT IN TORNADO" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with all 38 pages, small library stamp slightly affects headline, two small tape mends, some... Read full description -
Item #726115THE GREENSBORO PATRIOT, N.C., June 18, 1931
* Al 'Scarface' Capone - Income tax evasion guilty plea
Near the bottom of the front page is a one column heading: "Capone No Longer King Of Gangland" with subhead. (see image) Coverage on Al 'Scarface' Capone pleading guilty Income tax evasion. He would later retract his plea after he realized the potential... Read full description -
Item #726114THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Aug. 6, 1901
* 1901 Selby Smelting Works heist
* 900 pound of gold bullion robbery
* Contra Costra County, California
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "GIGANTIC ROBBERY" with subheads. (see images) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues... Read full description -
Item #726113THE NEWS AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, N.C. May 24, 1975
* Gombe kidnapping of Ann Pierce
The top of the front has a heading: "Kidnappings Termed Political" with photo of Ann Pierce. (see images)
Complete with 32 pages, a few binding holes along the spine/1st column, good... Read full description -
Item #726112ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, May 2, 1936
* Alvin "Creepy" Karpis captured
* Last public enemy #1 - FBI
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "GANGSTER KARPIS IS CAPTURED AND TAKEN TO ST. PAUL" with subheads. (see images) Lengthy coverage continues insude with photo of... Read full description
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