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671661

Pittsburgh's steel industry...

Item #671661

December 12, 1874

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN December 12, 1874  This famous title always featured the latest inventions and improvements of the day, many being illustrated. Included in this issue are: "Keokuk, Iowa, Railroad Bridge" "Hot Air Balloon" and a nice centerfold of the Pittsburgh steel industry. Descriptive articles accompany the prints as well.

Sixteen pages, good condition.

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671198

A very unusual bicycle...

Item #671198

April 24, 1869

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 24, 1869  Among the many articles on the latest inventions and improvements of the day is: "Improved Style of Two-Wheeled Velocipedes" which includes n interesting illustration  of: "McDonald's Adjustable Bicycle".

Sixteen pages, nice condition.

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671189

Very early automobile print & article...

Item #671189

January 01, 1881

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Jan. 1, 1881  Inside has an interesting illustration and article on a: "Novel Road Engine" with the print captioned: "Warrington's Road Engine". It is described as an early internal combustion engine: "...The fuel, which is at the same time the motive agent, is common illuminating gas, which is mixed with a certain proportion of air,... See More  

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671162

Hydraulic locomotive...

Item #671162

February 10, 1877

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, February 10, 1877  The front page has a very interesting illustration captioned: "Novel Hydraulic Railway Locomotive"  showing what essentially looks like a paddlewheel-powered flume ride. A related front page article as well.

Inside the issue is "Guardiola's Sugar and Coffee Machinery" "Blaisdell's Upright Moulding Machine... See More  

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671098

Amelia Earhart attempts to become the first woman to fly the Atlantic...

Item #671098

June 06, 1928

THE WORLD, New York, June 6, 1928 



* Woman aviator Amelia Earhart
* About to make history

* Airplane "Friendship" - 1st stage flight




The ftpg. begins with a two column head: "Miss Earhart Plans Atlantic Hop To-Day If the Wind Changes" with several subheads including: "Attempt May Be Made For A Distance Record". Also a photo of: "Wilmer Stultz&quo... See More  

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671053

Charles Lindbergh's ticker tape parade...

Item #671053

June 14, 1927

OMAHA EVENING BEE & OMAHA DAILY NEWS, June 14, 1927 



* Aviator Charles Lindbergh welcome home

* Ticker tape parade in New York City




The front page has a banner headline: "WEATHER STOPS 'LINDY'S' FLYING TO CAPITAL" with subheads and a photo of the New York ticker-tape parade for Charles Lindbergh headed "When 'Lindy' Came Home".

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670712

1919 R-34 airship Atlantic crossing...

Item #670712

July 07, 1919

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 7, 1919



* R-34 airship flight to America

* 1st ever crossing of the Atlantic East to West

* Aviation - flight - dirigible - zeppelin 

* Over NYC on her way home




The front page has a very nice banner headline: "R-34 MAKES A MIDNIGHT START FOR HOME; FLIES TO TIMES BUILDING, HOVERS OVER IT, AND THOUSANDS WATCH HER TURN EAST AT 1:10" with subheads and p... See More  

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670706

1930 Airship R100 maiden transatlantic flight...

Item #670706

July 30, 1930

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 30, 1930



* R100 - R-100 British rigid airship

* Maiden transatlantic flight (during)




The front page has a nice banner headline: "DIRIGIBLE OVER MID-OCEAN" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Two related photos on the back page.

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670695

1919 R-34 airship crosses Atlantic...

Item #670695

July 06, 1919

THE GLOBE, Bethlehem, Penn., July 6, 1919



* R-34 airship on the way

* 1st ever crossing of the Atlantic East to West in flight 

* Aviation - flight - dirigible - zeppelin 

* 1st aerial stowaway - William Ballantyne




The front page has a banner headline announcing: "BRITISH DIRIGIBLE R-34 IS REPORTED IN DISTRESS--BIG CRAFT IS RUNNING SHORT OF FUEL--U.S. DESTROYERS RUSHED TO A... See More  

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670528

Paul Heylandt... Rocket propulsion w/ liquid fuel...

Item #670528

May 04, 1931

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 4, 1931



* Paul Heylandt testing rocket car



Page 13 has one column headings: "German Rocket Car Successful In Test" "Speeds at 80 Miles an Hour for 14 Minutes--Motive Power Designed for Airplanes" Coverage of Paul Heylandt testing his new rocket automobile with liquid fuel. (see)

Complete with all 40 pages, rag edition in nice condition.

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670378

1930 Endurance airplane flight record...

Item #670378

June 30, 1930

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 30, 1930



* Airplane endurance record flight 

* "City of Chicago"- Stinson SM-1 Detroiter

* John and Kenneth Hunter




The top of the front page has a three column headline: "ENDURANCE FLIERS SET RECORD, KEEP ON" with subheads. (see) Article continues on page 7 with photo of the Hunter brothers. First report coverage on the airplane endurance ... See More  

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670153

1st landing on Mars... Viking 1...

Item #670153

July 20, 1976

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 20, 1976



* Viking 1 landing on Mars - Nasa (day of)

* 1st spacecraft to land on the planet




The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Viking Poised for Landing And Mars Pictures Today" with subhead. Coverage continues inside with 2 related photos. Viking 1 was the first spacecraft to successfully land on Mars and perform its mission. This would b... See More  

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670022

Civil War related print on the front page...

Item #670022

September 20, 1862

THE SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Sept. 20, 1862  A desired yet rather scarce title from during the Civil War, as the front page typically featured a war-related print.

This issue features on the ftpg: "Rebels Firing Into A Train Near Manassas". Much war reporting inside. The back page has a cartoon: "Photography".

Eight pages, untrimmed margins, nice condition.... See More  

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669958

Trouble with the Indians...

Item #669958

June 25, 1867

CONCORD DAILY MONITOR, New Hampshire, June 25, 1867  Page 3 has a report headed: "Indian Depredations" concerning their interrupting  the construction of a railroad: "...says the Indians have driven the railroad grading parties into Fort Hooker...a considerable amount of stock had been driven off...is feared all will leave unless they are better protected..." and more... See More  

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669956

Indians disrupting work on the transcontinental railroad...

Item #669956

June 20, 1867

CONCORD DAILY MONITOR, New Hampshire, June 20, 1867  Page 3 begins with an interesting report: "Union Pacific Railroad" which comments on the construction efforts of the transcontinental railroad, including: "...work would have to be abandoned on the Union Pacific Railroad unless more protection was furnished against Indians...the track continues to be laid at the rate of two m... See More  

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669918

Progress on the transcontinental railroad... Issues with the Sioux Indians...

Item #669918

April 26, 1867

CONCORD DAILY MONITOR, New Hampshire, April 26, 1867   Page 3 has: "Pacific Railroad--Indian Council" which reports on the progress of this historic transcontinental railroad project. Also that: "...from Gen. Sully, dated Fort Sedgwick...states he has ha a satisfactory council with the Ogallalla and Brute bands of the Sioux Indians..." with another report with details... See More  

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669899

Published by P. T. Barnum...

Item #669899

April 16, 1853

THE ILLUSTRATED NEWS New York, April 16, 1853 



* Murderer Arthur Spring

* Phineas T. Barnum




The front page shows: "Arthur Spring - The Philadelphia Murderer" with related text regarding the murder which contains considerable discussion regarding capital punishment.

Inside has content with related images of: "The Baltimore Shot Works" "The Baltimore Lottery&quo... See More  

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669695

Important letter from General Grant...

Item #669695

July 17, 1864

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Sept. 17, 1864  Inside has over half a column taken up with: "Important Letter  from General Grant" in which we tells of the hopelessness of the Confederacy. Bits include: "...all we want now...is a determined unity of sentiment North. The rebels have now in their ranks their last man. The little boys & old men are guarding prisoners, gua... See More  

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669269

An early pinball machine? Railroad bridge over the Hudson...

Item #669269

April 26, 1884

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 26, 1884  The ftpg. features a nice print of: "View of Catskill Creek Bridge, on the N.Y., W.S. & B.R.R., Looking Toward the Hudson" with a related article.

A wealth of various new inventions, improvements with illustrations inside including: "De Foy's New Game Table" which looks like an early pinball machine. Also: "Thoma... See More  

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669217

Great Revere train wreck of 1871...

Item #669217

August 28, 1871

THE NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 28, 1871



* Great Revere train wreck of 1871 - Massachusetts

* Eastern Railroad's Portland Express accident




The top of page 5 has one column headings: "SLAUGHTER" "The Massachusetts Railroad Horror" "Thrilling Account Of the Disaster" "Sickening Sight at the Deadhouse" and more. (see) Text takes up 3 columns.

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669041

1957 Northeast Airlines flight 823 disaster....

Item #669041

February 02, 1957

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 2, 1957



* Northeast Airlines Flight 823

* Douglas DC-6 airplane crash

* LaGuardia Airport takeoff



The top of the front page has a four column headline:  "20 DIE, 65 SURVIVE IN PLANE CRASH ON RIKERS ISLAND DURING TAKE-OFF; 8 ON MIAMI-BOUND FLIGHT MISSING" with subheads and photo of the pilot. Also a related map. (see) Nice to have in this World fa... See More  

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668548

Amelia Earhart's Hometown welcome...

Item #668548

July 11, 1928

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 11, 1928



* Aviatrix Amelia Earhart

* Post Atlantic Ocean flight

* Airplane "Friendship"


* Medford, Massachusetts (Boston)



Page 4 has one column headings: "MISS EARHART GETS HOME CITY GREETING" "Flier and Companions Receive Warm Welcome and Presents at Medford, Mass." and more. (see) 1st report coverage on Amelia Earhart's hometown... See More  

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668528

Rodman Wanamaker death... Dept. store magnate...

Item #668528

March 10, 1928

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 10, 1928



* Rodman Wanamaker death

* Department store magnate




The top of the front page has a one column heading: "R. WANAMAKER DIES SUDDENLY AT 65 AT ATLANTIC CITY" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the death of Rodman Wanamaker, department store magnate.

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668336

Little Falls, NY train disaster...

Item #668336

April 20, 1940

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 20, 1940



* Little Falls NY New York - Gulf Curve

* Lake Shore Limited train wreck (1st report)




The front page has a nice banner headline: "TRAIN CRASH; 13 DIE, 60 HURT" with subhead. First report on the Lake Shore Limited train disaster at Little Falls, New York.

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668147

1950 Rockville Centre Station disaster...

Item #668147

February 19, 1950

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 19, 1950 



* Rockville Centre Station disaster 

* Long Island railroad 

* Trains crash
 



The top of the front page has a two column headline: "LONG ISLAND TOLL 29 DEAD, 79 HURT; MOTORMAN IS HELD" with subheads. (see) Coverage continues inside with 2 related photos. (see) Nice to have in this famous New York City newspaper.

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668071

Trans-Canada Air Lines Flight 831 disaster...

Item #668071

November 30, 1963

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. November 30, 1963



* Trans-Canada Air Lines Flight 831

* Douglas DC-8 airplane crash disaster




The the top of the front page has a headline: "118 DIE IN CANADA CRASH" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the Trans-Canada Air Lines Flight 831 crash disaster.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 34 pages, tiny binding hol... See More  

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667997

Serial killer & rapist Albert Fish murder trial......

Item #667997

March 21, 1935

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 21, 1935



* Albert Fish trial - declared insane

* Serial killer, child rapist and cannibal

* "The Boogey Man" - "Gray Man"

* "Brooklyn Vampire" - "Werewolf of Wysteria"




The top of the back page has a one column heading: "FISH HELD INSANE BY THREE EXPERTS" with subheads. (see) I suspect this is one of the few public... See More  

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667934

Aviator Jimmie Mattern safe in Siberia....

Item #667934

July 08, 1933

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 8, 1933



* American Aviator Jimmie Mattern

* Airplane flight around the World attempt

* Found to be safe in Siberia




The top of the front page has a two column heading: "MATTERN IS SAFE IN NORTH SIBERIA; SOVIET WILL AID" with subheads. (see) Lengthy text continues inside with 2 related photos. First report coverage on Jimmie Mattern, the American flyer who... See More  

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667884

Amelia Earhart non-stop flight from Mexico...

Item #667884

May 08, 1935

ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, May 8, 1935



* Amelia Earhart solo flight (during)

* New aviation record - Mexico to NY




The top of the front page has a one column heading: "AMELIA EARHART OVER U.S. ON FLIGHT MEXICO-NEW YORK" with subheads. (see)

Complete with 40+ pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.

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667142

1950 Preston Tucker not guilty...

Item #667142

January 23, 1950

THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, January 23, 1950



* Preston Tucker not guilty (1st report)

* Automobile designer & entrepreneur

* 1948 Tucker Sedan "Tucker Torpedo" fame




The front page has a one column heading: "Tucker Will Try to Re-organize Firm" with subhead: "Accused Cleared Of Fraud Charges" (see)

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666573

German Air Force is born.... Jean Harlow gets divorced...

Item #666573

March 12, 1935

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 12, 1935



* German Air Force - Luftwaffe creation

* Hermann Goering

* Jean Harlow divorce




The top of the front page has a one column heading: "REICH'S AIR FORCE BECOMES; ARMY IN CONTROL" with subheads: "Civilian Flying Clubs Adopt Reichswehr Salute and Modified Uniforms" "Plans No Longer Secret" and more. Coverage of the German Ai... See More  

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666471

A pro-South newspaper from Ohio...

Item #666471

October 15, 1862

THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 15, 1862  This anti-war newspaper insisted slavery should not be abolished, so consequently much content has an anti-North bias.
Among the various reports are: "Tests of Loyalty" "A Boston Negro's Opinion of the Proclamation" "Kirby Smith Captures a Train..." "McClellan on the President's Proclamation" "
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666470

Much on the Civil War in a pro-South newspaper...

Item #666470

October 15, 1862

THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 15, 1862  This anti-war newspaper insisted slavery should not be abolished, so consequently much content has an anti-North bias.
Among the various reports are: "Tests of Loyalty" "A Boston Negro's Opinion of the Proclamation" "Kirby Smith Captures a Train..." "McClellan on the President's Proclamation" "
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666254

Mount Sanford, Alaska airplane crash....

Item #666254

March 14, 1948

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 14, 1948 



* Northwest Airlines Flight 4422

* Douglas C-54 Skymaster airplane

* Mount Sanford (Alaska) crash disaster




The top of page 61 has a one column heading: "AIRLINER WITH 30 CRASHES IN ALASKA" with subhead. (see) First report coverage of Northwest Airlines Flight 4422 crash into Mount Sanford, Alaska. Interesting as the headline suggests that ... See More  

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665703

Alfred Loewenstein's mysterious death....

Item #665703

July 06, 1928

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 6, 1928



* Alfred Loewenstein's mysterious death

* Airplane fall over English Channel




The top of the front page has a two column headline: "LOWENSTEIN'S TRAGIC END SHAKES EUROPE'S MARKETS; SUICIDE THEORY IS RAISED" with subheads. (See) Lengthy report continues inside with photo.

Complete in 44 pages, light toning, small binding slits along the ... See More  

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665653

Alfred Loewenstein's 1928 mysterious death....

Item #665653

July 20, 1928

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 20, 1928



* Alfred Loewenstein's mysterious death

* Airplane fall over English Channel




The front page has a one column heading: "LOWENSTEIN'S BODY FOUND IN CHANNEL" with subheads. (See)

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 40 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with a high p... See More  

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665361

Thurman Munson killed... NY Yankees...

Item #665361

August 03, 1979

THE PRATT TRIBUNE, Kansas, August 3, 1979 



* Catcher Thurman Munson killed

* New York Yankees baseball

* Jet airplane crash disaster




The top of page 5 has a banner headline: "Yankee catcher Thurman Munson dies in plane crash"First report coverage on the airplane crash that killed New York Yankees' star catcher, Thurman Munson.

Complete with all 8 pages, a few binding ho... See More  

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665169

1932 Lindbergh baby safe ?....

Item #665169

April 07, 1932

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Extra, April 7, 1932



* Charles Lindbergh Jr. baby kidnapping case

* Bizarre headline suggests all is well




This was one of the most famous crime mysteries of the 20th century which ended with the execution of Bruno Hauptmann. Here is a very odd banner headline that suggests the Lindbergh baby might be returned safely: "RETURN OF LINDBERGH BABY EXPECTED SOON" an... See More  

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665143

1948 Los Gatos DC-3 crash.... "Deportee" fame...

Item #665143

January 29, 1948

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, January 29, 1948



* Los Gatos DC-3 airplane crash

* Diablo Range - California disaster

* Mexican farm laborers - workers

* Woody Guthrie's "Deportee" song




The front page has a one column heading: "Plane Crash Kills 28 Deportees" with subhead. First report coverage on the 1948 Los Gatos DC-3 crash in which killed many Mexicans being sent back ... See More  

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664861

1931 Knute Rockne's funeral & burial...

Item #664861

April 02, 1931

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  

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664512

Robert H. Goddard rocket airplane...

Item #664512

September 27, 1931

SECTION 9 only of the New York Times, September 27, 1931



* Robert H. Goddard

* Rocket airplane invention

* w/ illustration



Page XX4 of this section has two column headlines announcing: "NEW ROCKET PLANE FOR STRATOSPHERE," "Turbine Design Employs Gas Expansion And Propellers to Attain Great Speed" with two detailed illustration of his new invention (see images). Lengthy ... See More  

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664316

1930 Southern Cross flight....

Item #664316

June 25, 1930

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 25, 1930



* Southern Cross airplane - aircraft

* Transatlantic flight Ireland to U.S.

* Charles Kingsford Smith



The front page has a nice banner headline in bold lettering: "FLYERS LAND; NEWFOUNDLAND" with subheads. (see) Flight log on page 2 and 2 related photos are on the back page. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World... See More  

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664293

Charles Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping Trial...

Item #664293

October 16, 1935

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 16, 1934

 

* Charles Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping Trial

* Bruno Hauptmann on the stand

* Court testimony




The top of the front page has a three column headline: "HAUPTMANN ON THE STAND SHOUTS DENIAL OF MURDER; HE AND WIFE OFFER ALIBI" with subheads. (see) More inside with testimony.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in
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663953

Augustus Orlebar breaks air speed record...

Item #663953

September 11, 1929

NEW YORK TIMES, September 11, 1929 



* Augustus Orlebar - Air Vice Marhsal

* Royal Air Force officer - pilot

* Supermarine S.6 seaplane - airplane

* Breaks World air speed record




The front page has one column headings: "BRITISH PILOT FLIES 355 MILES AN HOUR" "A. H. Orlebar, Schneider Captain, Sets World Record in Plane That Won Trophy" and more. (see) Nice to have... See More  

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663882

USS S-4 (SS-109) submarine sinking... G.K. Chesterton... Lindbergh...

Item #663882

December 18, 1927

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 18, 1927



* USS S-4 (SS-109) submarine sinking

* G.K. Chesterton on the influence of American economics

* Much on Charles Lindbergh with displayable images




The top of the front page has a four column headline: "SUBMARINE S-4 SINKS WITH 40 ABOARD IN DEEP WATER OFF PROVIDENCE; HIT BY DESTROYER, WHICH IS BEACHED", with subheads and related photos (see ima... See More  

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663851

James H. Doolittle blind flight... Wall Street....

Item #663851

September 25, 1929

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 25, 1929



* Aviator James H. Doolittle

* 1st blind airplane flight




The top of page 4 has a one column heading: "Airplane Conquers Greatest Enemy, Fog, In Blind Flying Test" First report coverage on the very first "blind flight" by James H. Doolittle.

Complete with all 46 pages, rag edition in great condition.... See More  

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663772

1st Transatlantic flight... Graf Zeppelin German airship...

Item #663772

October 11, 1928

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, October 11, 1928



* D-LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin German airship

* 1st Interscontinental flight (takeoff)

* Atlantic Ocean to Lakehurst, New Jersey




The front page has a nice banner headline: "DIRIGIBLE ZEPPELIN OFF FOR U. S." with subheads. (see) 1st report coverage on the 1st Intercontinental flight of the Graf Zeppelin.

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663767

Al Capone & Amelia Earhart....

Item #663767

July 08, 1928

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 8, 1928



* re. Frankie Yale (Uale) assassination

* Al Capone is a suspect

* Amelia Earhart - post Atlantic flight




Page 3 has an article headed: "CAPONE SUBPOENAED IN MURDER OF YALE" "Chicago Gangster Is Sought in Miami on Suspicion of Ordering Brooklyn Killing" "Motive Still Is Vague" and more (see photos). Page XX3 (near back) has addi... See More  

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663692

Nazis invade Crete w/ paratroopers.....

Item #663692

May 21, 1941

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, May 21, 1941



* Nazis invade Crete Greece (1st report)

* World War II - WWII gliders - paratroopers




The front page has a nice headline in bold lettering: "A NEW CRETE GLIDER BLITZ" with subheads, related illustration and small map. (see) First report coverage on the Battle of Crete.

Complete with all 28 pages, light toning at the margins, small library st... See More  

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662957

1931 Amelia Earhart autogyro altitude record...

Item #662957

April 09, 1931

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., April 9, 1931



* Autogyro plane altitude record

* Aviatrix Amelia Earhart




The front page has a two column heading: "Amelia Earhart in Autogyro Makes Climb of 19,000 Feet" with subhead. (see)

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in Thirty-two pages, light toning and wear at the margins, with some creases with the 1st column.... See More  

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