"Duck-Shooting: Starting For The Blinds" by Frost...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 1, 1901 Illustration "Sunday Morning On Riverside Drive"; The Army and Its Rulers; The Pan-American Exposition; fullpage illustration "Crusaders Sighting Jerusalem" by Abbey;  Two Lessons in Colonial Government; doublepage centerfold "In Memoriam" by Keller; "Duck-Shooting: Starting For The Blinds" by Frost; The ... See More  

New York Fire Department...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 20, 1892  Front full pg. illus. of "Columbian Exposition - Working Under Canvas on the Mines and Mining Building." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "The New York End of the Brooklyn Bridge on a Winter Day." Full pg. of illus. of "Glimpses of Washington's Early Life."

Doublepage centerfold of "The Model New York Fire... See More  

Babe Ruth re-signs with Red Sox...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 15, 1918



* Early Babe Ruth (pre-fame)

* Boston Red Sox contract signing

* Major league baseball - MLB



This 24 page newspaper has a very small & discrete heading in the sport's section (page 15): "Babe Ruth Signs Contract". See photo for the very brief report on Ruth re-signing with the Boston Red Sox for the 1918 baseball season. Interesting th... See More  

Athletics Tie World Series...

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Bob Feller's opening day No Hitter in 1940...

ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, April 17, 1940 



* Famous Pitcher Bob Feller 

* Opening day no hitter pitched

* Cleveland Indians baseball



Page 2B has a three column heading: "Feller's No-Hitter Writes a Page in History of Baseball" with subhead. (see) Also a related editorial with photo of Feller. (see)

Complete with 30+ pages, light toning at the margins, small binding h... See More  

Joe DiMaggio's baseball debut in 1936.....

TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Mass., May 4, 1936



* Joe DiMaggio MLB debut

* New York Yankees

* Major league baseball MLB



Page 8 has a one column heading: "Di Maggio Lives Up to His Notices" with subhead. (see)

Complete with 12 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally good.

Muhammad Ali title fight in 1966...

SPRINGFIELD SUNDAY REPUBLICAN, August 7, 1966



* Muhammad Ali - Cassius Clay

* Heavyweight boxing title match fight

* English boxer Brian London



The front page has a two column photo with heading: "Cassius Floors London"

The front page of section B (sports) has a banner heading: "Clay Fogs London in Third Round" with related photo. Page 3 of this section has yet another... See More  

Nap Lajoie death...

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, February 8, 1959  This 50+ page newspaper has a banner headline on page 8 of the sport's section (inside):



* LATE 'NAP' LAJOIE'S .422 MARK STILL STANDS AS AL BATTING RECORD



with subheads and photo of Lajoie. (see)



This tells of the death of famous major league baseball star Nap Lajoie.



Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, oth... See More  

Preparations for Civil War...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 13, 1861  The front page has a print of: "Mrs. General Gaines" as well as a view of "Point Isabella, Texas, with the 'Daniel Webster' sailing with U.S. Troops on Board". The doublepage centerfold shows six "American Home Scenes", which includes prints of "The Applecut" "The Dance" "Quilting&quo... See More  

Pair of issues on the London Olympic Games...

LOS ANGELES EXPRESS, California, a pair of issues dated July 13 and 14 1908 each with front page content concerning the Olympic Games in London. Included are photos of 5 American participants as well a: "The Olympic Stadium, London".

Each issue is complete in 16 pages, light toning, generally nice.

Home-town newspaper reports Joe DiMaggio's 2nd game in MLB...

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, May 6, 1936  



* Joe DiMaggio's 2nd MLB baseball game

* San Francisco Seals to New York Yankees



The front page of the sport's section (page 25) has a nice banner headline: "DIMAGGIO AGAIN HITS THREE FOR YANKEES" with subheads that include: "North Beach Youth Shows New Yorkers He's 'There'" and box scores. Plus a nice ... See More  

Ohio State wins Rose Bowl in 1950...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 3, 1950 



* Rose Bowl: Ohio State Buckeyes vs. California Golden Bears 

* Orange Bowl: Santa Clara vs. Kentucky Wildcats 

* Sugar Bowl: Oklahoma Sooners vs. LSU Tigers 

* Cotton Bowl: Rice Owls vs. North Carolina Tar Heels 



The sport's section (page 26) has a banner headline: "Ohio State Field Goal in Last Two Minutes Beats Cal... See More  

1931 Knute Rockne's funeral & burial...

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 2, 1931



* Knute Rockne killed w/ photos

* Notre Dame head football coach

* Airplane crash disaster



The front page has a one column heading: "Throngs Surge to Pay Rockne Last Tribute" (see) More in the sport's section and 6 related photos on the back page with banner heading at the top.

Complete with all 40 pages, this is the "rag edition&quo... See More  

Babe Ruth's baseball career shorten ?...

THE DETROIT NEWS, June 13, 1929



* Babe Ruth may die if he continues to play ?

* Enlarged heart diagnosis by physicians

* New York Yankees - MLB - photo



The top of the front page has a photo showing Babe Ruth in a bath robe with heading: "He May Never Play Again" Also a one column column heading: "RUTH THROUGH, FRIENDS FEAR" with subheads. (see) Interesting report here a... See More  

New York Yankees win the World Series....

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 7, 1941  The front page of section 2 (sports) has a nice banner headline: "YANKEES WIN EIGHTH WORLD TITLE SINCE 1927" with subheads, box scores and 3 related photos.

Complete with all 34 pages, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding holes along the spine, very nice condition.

Miami Dolphins franchise born... Watts race riot...

NEW YORK TIMES, August 17, 1965



* Miami Dolphins are born

* NFL football in Florida

* Watts race riots



The sports page has a banner headline "Miami Is Granted an American Football League Franchise for 1966 Season" with subheads "Team Will Play In Orange Bowl" "Danny Thomas, a Comedian, Heads Group Receiving 5-Year A.F.L. Contract". "...The A.F.L. granted ... See More  

Washington Redskins win NFL title...

THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, December 14, 1942



* Washington Redskins win NFL title

* NFL football championship

* Chicago Bears upset



This 32 page newspaper has a six column headline on page 18: "Washington Beats Chicago Bears in Amazing Upset" with subheads that include: "REDSKINS GET REVENGE FOR 73-0 TRIMMING." Additional details are provided, which incl... See More  

Early baseball from just after the Civil War...

NEW YORK TIMES, 1865-1866  A lot of five issues of the New York Times from just after the Civil War, each with a report of a baseball game. These issues provide a mid-19th century perspective of America’s favorite pastime. Some browning, generally nice condition. The images shown are representative of the "look" of what you will receive. Actual issues/dates will vary.... See More  

Hudson River Suspension Bridge...

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, January 6, 1900  The front page of the issue contains a half-page illustration "The Proposed Hudson River Suspension Bridge, Connecting New York and Hoboken" and "Riveted Cantilever Type - Forth Bridge" with an article and more illustrations inside the issue. Also within the issue is "Suspension Bridge with Trussed Cables - Th... See More  

Debut of Sugar Ray Robinson in 1940...

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 5, 1940



* Sugar Ray Robinson's pro debut

* Madison Square Garden boxing



A night of boxing was held at Madison Square Garden which involved various fights including the main event at the end as usual which was a title fight. One of the preliminary fights involved Sugar Ray Robinson which was his very first professional boxing match. He would go on to what m... See More  

Seabiscuit wins San Juan Capistrano Handicap...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 7, 1937



* Seabiscuit wins San Juan Capistrano Handicap

* Thoroughbred racehorse racing



Page 9 of the sport's section (inside) has a banner headline: "Crowd of 45,000 Sees Seabiscuit Score in $10,000 Added Santa Anita Race" with subheads and racing summary. (see) First report coverage on famous racehorse, Seabiscuit, winning the San Juan Capistrano Han... See More  

Yachting...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 13, 1857  The front page features a quarter-page print of "Sir E. Bulwer Lytton" with an accompanying article.

Inside prints include: "Rembrandt Peale"; any illustrations of "Travel Notes in Bible Lands" including: "Modern Gaza" "Ruins of Askelon" "Plain of Ashdad" "Ludd (ancient Lydda)"... See More  

The Christmas Season in the Shopping District... Moose hunting...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York,  December 14, 1895  Full front page illus. of "The Christmas Season in the Shopping District." Inside is a 1/4 pg. portrait of "Madame Calve as Anita in 'La Navarraise'." Full pg. illus. of "Buying Christmas Presents." 2/3 pg. illus. entitled "Maternity." Full pg. illus. of "Je Vous Salue, Marie (Hail Mar... See More  

Alaska prints... Early 2oth century...

Philadelphia Athletics... 1913 World Champions...

LESLIE"S ILLUSTRATED, New York, October 23, 1913  In addition to the decorative color cover, this issue features several prints of the Philadelphia Athletics World Championship baseball team.  Many (including baseball historian bill James) regard the 1913 A's as having had the best infield in major league history (first baseman Stuffy McInnis, second baseman Eddie Collins, third bas... See More  

Philadelphia Athletics win World Series...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 15, 1929  This 64 page issue has a three line, one column headline on the front page: "ATHLETICS WIN TITLE; 3-RUN RALLY IN NINTH BEATS THE CUBS" with several subheads and nice reporting on pages 24 & 25 as well with related photos. Good condition.