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Item #722184
May 12, 1970
THE RALEIGH TIMES, N.C. May 12, 1970
* 1970 Augusta, Georgia race riot
* African Americans - Negroes
* Largest urban uprising in deep South
* Black teenager Charles Oatman killing
* Police brutality protests - racial injustice
The front page has a two column heading: "Six Men Die In Race Riot" with lead-in: "'Guerilla Warfare'" and photo showing the turm... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1670...
Item #722183
November 07, 1670
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Nov. 7, 1670
* 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 this is a very early, genuine issue. ... See More
Theatrical ad includes Edgar Allan Poe's father...
Item #722162
January 26, 1809
BOSTON GAZETTE, Jan. 26 1809
* Edgar Allan Poe's father theater ad (David Poe, Jr.)
A curious literary item here as the top of page 3 has an advertisement for the "Boston Theatre" for the performance of: "PURSE", a theatrical performance, with one of the actors being Edgar Allan Poe's father ("Mr. Poe) playing "Theodore" (see image)
News of t... See More
Spirit photography fraud trial.... ghosts...
Item #722161
April 22, 1869
THE WORLD, New York City, April 22, 1869
* Spirit photography - ghosts
* William H. Mumler fraud trial
The top of the front page has one column headings that include: "GHOSTS IN THE TOMBS" Spiritualism on Trial in a Public Court" "Can Spooks Be Photographed ?" and more with loads of testimony. Lengthy report continues on page 2 for a total of almost 4 full columns o... See More
Item #722135
January 27, 1950
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. Jan. 27, 1950
* United States Air Force
* Douglas C-54 Skymaster military aircraft
* Airplane transport Yukon disappearance
* Alaska to Montana flight mystery
The front page has a one column heading: "AF TRANSPORT, CARRYING 44, IS LOST IN ALASKA" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 26 pages, light toning at the margins, ... See More
Manhattan Project goes public for the first time....
Item #722134
August 16, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 16, 1945
* Manhattan Project is first made public
* Henry DeWolf Smyth report is released
* re. Atomic bombings of Hiroshima & Nagasaki
* J. Robert Oppenheimer - Otto Hahn - Enrico Fermi
The top of page 8 has a seven column heading: "Story of Scientists' 'Battle' for Atom Bomb Secret Revealed in Smyth Report" with smaller subheads and re... See More
Gen. George S. Patton...
Item #722133
December 09, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 9, 1944
* General George S. Patton
* World War II - WWII
* Prelude to the Battle of the Bulge
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "GERMANS LAUNCH HEAVY ATTACK" with subheads that include: "Patton Lines Hold". See photos for partial coverage of Patton's movements just one week prior to the Battle of the Bulge... See More
1956 Clinton, Tennessee school integration crisis...
Item #722117
September 02, 1956
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Sept. 2, 1956
* "The Clinton 12" high school integration
* Clinton, Tennessee Negroes desegregation
* "Brown v. Board of Education" aftermath
The front page has a two column heading: "Tear Gas Routs Mob In Race-Torn Town" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 30+ pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, sm... See More
Nolan Ryan's 1993 "headlock fight"...
Item #722116
August 05, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 5, 1993
* Hall of fame pitcher Nolan Ryan
* The famous Robin Ventura incident
* The "headlock fight" photo & report
* Texas Rangers - MLB baseball folklore
The front page of the sport's section has a iconic photo in MLB folklore showing Nolan Ryan putting Robin Ventura into a headlock and throwing a punch to his head. And the top of page 5 of this... See More
1938 Howard Hughes' Around the World flight...
Item #722115
July 11, 1938
THE GREENSBORO PATRIOT, N.C., July 11, 1938.
* Aviator Howard Hughes takes off
* Airplane flight around World (1st stage)
The front page has a one column heading: "HUGHES PLANE HOPS FOR PARIS" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 8 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, some tiny binding holes along the spine, generally in nice condition.
background: On ... See More
1898 Battle of Santiago de Cuba ends...
Item #722114
July 16, 1898
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 16, 1898
* Fall of Santiago de Cuba
* Spanish Navy surrenders
* Spanish-American War
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "FINALLY SETTLED" 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 fragile from this era in pape... See More
Isaiah Nixon, "Negro", lynched for voting...
Item #722113
September 14, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 14, 1948.
* Isaiah Nixon, "Negro", lynched for voting
* Alston, Montgomery County, Georgia
* Georgia Democratic primary
The bottom of page 20 has a brief and discrete report with a small one column heading: "Appeals to Georgia Governor" (see image)
Complete with 60 pages, rag edition in great condition.
AI notes: Isaiah Nixon was an Af... See More
1942 Doolittle raid of Japan.... Executions revealed...
Item #722111
April 22, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 22, 1943
* re. The famous Doolittle raid of Japan
* U.S. Army Air Force B-25B Mitchell bombers
* Realization of Japanese executions
The front page has a two column heading: "Chiang Reveals Massacres As Tokyo Raid Reprisals" (see images) This was when the Japanese executions of some American airmen were first being made public.
Complete with 44 pages, r... See More
1937 Howard Hughes airplane flight speed record...
Item #722110
January 20, 1937
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, January 20, 1937
* Aviator & film producer Howard Hughes
* Transcontinental airplane speed flight record
* Los Angeles to New York City
The top of page 12 has a two column heading: "Pilot Hughes' Close Call On Record Speed Flight" with subhead. (see images)
Complete 30+ pages, light toning at the margins, some small bindin... See More
1942 Battle Of Midway victory... WWII...
Item #722109
June 12, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 12, 1942
* Battle Of Midway - Carriers
* United States Navy vs. Imperial Japanese Navy
* The sea battle that changed the course of WWII
The front page has a banner headline: "ARMY FLIERS BLASTED TWO FLEETS OFF MIDWAY" with subheads. (see images) More reporting inside. Coverage on the recent victory at the Battle of Midway.
Complete with 38 pages, light t... See More
1933 Palestine riots... Jewish immigration...
Item #722081
October 29, 1933
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, October 29, 1933
* Palestine riots - Jews & Arabs over immigration
* Sectarian conflict in Mandatory Palestine
The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "BRITISH MOBILIZE TROOPS AS ARAB RIOTING SPREADS" with subhead. (see images) First report coverage on the 1933 Palestine riots during the intercommunal conflict in Mandatory Palestine.
Complete 1st s... See More
How did Adolph Hitler die ?... Russian report...
Item #722080
June 07, 1945
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 7, 1945
* The mystery of Adolph Hitler's death
* Charred remains in Berlin bunker
The top of page 10 has a one column heading: "BODY OF HITLER IDENTIFIED, SAYS RUSSIAN OFFICER" with subhead. (see images) Official report from the Russian military on the death of Adolph Hitler. There was always speculation on how he died and wha... See More
Toronto Maple Leafs win 1931 Stanley cup...
Item #722079
April 10, 1932
SECTION 10 (sports) only of The New York Times, April 10, 1932
* Toronto Maple Leafs - NHL Hockey
* Wins Stanley Cup title
* vs. New York Rangers
The top of the front page of this section has a one column heading: "TORONTO SIX WINS THE STANLEY CUP" with subheads and lineups. (see) First report coverage on the Toronto Maple Leafs winning the 1931-32 Stanley Cup by defeating the Ne... See More
A Franklin D. Roosevelt Fireside Chat Issue !
Item #722078
May 08, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 8, 1933
* Bank Crisis - New Deal
* Franklin D. Roosevelt FDR
* 2nd Fireside Chat (1st report)
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "ROOSEVELT PROMISES A 'PARTNERSHIP' WITH BUSINESS, FARMERS AND WORKERS TO PROVIDE PROFITS AND HIGHER WAGES" with several subheads and complete text of Roosevelt's address. Loads of text. Always nice... See More
Larry Kelley wins Heisman Trophy... Yale...
Item #722045
December 17, 1936
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, December 17, 1936
* Larry Kelley wins Heisman Trophy
* Yale University college football
* Native of Williamsport, Pennsylvania
The top of page 25 has one column headings : "KELLEY RECEIVES HEISMAN TROPHY; DISCUSES GAME" "Yale End Calls Football Big Business" with smaller subheads. (see) First report coverage on Larry Kelley winning the Heisman Tro... See More
Boynton vs. Virginia Supreme Court Segregation Case...
Item #722035
December 06, 1960
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., Dec. 6, 1960
* Boynton v. Virginia SCOTUS decision
* Racial segregation at bus terminals illegal
* Blacks allowed to use accommodations there
The top of page 7 has a one column heading: "COURT UPHOLDS NEGRO PLEA ON FOOD SERVICE" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 36 pages, light toning and a little wear along the spine, generally nice.
... See More
Worcester, Massachusetts tornado disaster....
Item #722034
June 10, 1953
MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, Minn. June 10, 1953
* 1953 Flint-Worcester tornado outbreak sequence
The top of the front page has four column headline: "Tornado Kills 69 in Massachusetts; Hundreds Injured" with subhead and related photo and small map. (see images) More inside.
Complete with 34 pages, light toning at the margins, tiny binding holes and a little irregular along ... See More
Josef Kramer "Beast of Belsen" 1945 execution......
Item #722033
December 15, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 15, 1945
* Josef Kramer execution by hanging
* "The Beast of Belsen" concentration camp
* William Halsey welcome home celebration
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading that reads: "Kramer and 10 Others Hanged For Belsen-Oswiecim Atrocities" (see images) Also a two column headline at the top of the front page: "Halse... See More
Most famous Daytona 500... NASCAR fight...
Item #722032
February 19, 1979
SUN-TIMES, Chicago, February 19, 1979
* Famous Daytona 500 NASCAR stock car race
* Bobby Allison & Cale Yarborough wreck & fight
* Post Iranian Revolution - fall of Pahlavi dynasty
* Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini breaks Israel relations
* He declares Jews "Enemy of Islam" and "Little Satan"
The back page has a two famous photos of the ending and afte... See More
1983 invasion of Grenada...
Item #722031
October 25, 1983
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 25, 1983
* Invasion of Grenada - "Operation Urgent Fury"
* Grenadian and Cuban forces overwhelmed
The front page has a banner headline: "1,900 U.S. TROOPS, WITH CARIBBEAN ALLIES, INVADE GRENADA AND FIGHT LEFTIST UNITS; MOSCOW PROTESTS; BRITISH ARE CRITICAL" with subheads, two related photos map. (see images) Nice for display. Much more on t... See More
Actress Carole Lombard ill ? in 1933...
Item #722030
October 27, 1933
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Oct. 27, 1933
* Hollywood actress Carole Lombard
* Ill w/ influenza or mental breakdown ?
The front page has a small one column heading: "Carole Lombard Seriously Ill; Suffers a Relapse" (see image)
Complete with all 56 pages, rag edition in very nice condition. A few small binding holes long the spine.
AI notes: In the 1930s, studios often m... See More
George Lincoln Rockwell denied burial...
Item #721825
August 30, 1967
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. August 30, 1967
* George Lincoln Rockwell
* American Nazi Party leader
* Denied burial in National cemetery
The top of the front page, above the masthead, has a three column heading: "Nazi Is Denied Burial In National Cemetery" with related photo. (see images)
Complete with 50 pages, light toning at the margins, small tape mend within the ... See More
By the famed Isaiah Thomas in 1795...
Item #721823
June 24, 1795
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, June 24, 1795
* 18th century American publication
Published by Isaiah Thomas, perhaps the most famous printer of the 18th century, and whose collection became the foundation of the American Antiquarian Society. Handsome masthead makes this a displayable newspaper.
Four pages, light damp staining, minor margin wear, generally in nice... See More
1938 "Grey Owl" death... Archibald Belaney...
Item #721822
April 14, 1938
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 14, 1938
* Grey Owl death
* Archibald Belaney
* Famed conservationist
Page 16 under "Obituaries" is a tiny heading: "Grey Owl" First report coverage on the death of Grey Owl, widely known for Environmental conservation.
Complete with 36 pages, rag edition in great condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.
AI... See More
Jewish Holocaust coming to light after the war...
Item #721821
December 14, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 14, 1945
* Jewish holocaust revelations
* Nazi prison guards sentenced to hanged
* Dachau concentration camp
* German General Anton Dostler execution photo
The top of page 11 has a one column heading: "36 DACHAU KILLERS TO DIE BY HANGING" with subhead.
This was when the extent of the Jewish holocaust was becoming public knowledge for th... See More
TIROS-2 Weather satellite launched into orbit......
Item #721820
November 23, 1960
THE DETROIT NEWS, November 23, 1960
* TIROS-2 Launching
* Meteorological satellite (weather)
* 2nd television infrared observation
The front page has a banner headline: "Orbit TV Weather Spy" with subheads and two related photo. (see images)
Complete with 46 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, generally in very nice condition.
AI note... See More
Item #721819
May 16, 1936
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, May 16, 1936
* Ernst Rüdiger von Starhemberg ousted
* Chancellor Kurt Schuschnigg coup
* Prelude to the 1938 Austria Anschluss
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "AUSTRIA ENDS STARHEIMBERG FASCIST ARMY" with subhead and two related photos. (see images)
Complete with all 16 pages, light toning at the margins, a few ... See More
Prohibition ending in 1933....
Item #721817
March 17, 1933
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, March 17, 1933
* Prohibition ending - Beer returning - legal liquor
* Original King Kong film opening day advertisement
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Senate by 43-30 Votes Beer, Wine Bill of 3.05 Pct." with subheads.
Page 9 has 8 x 4 inch advertisement for the opening day showing of "KING KONG" in A... See More
Jewish homeland in Palestine ?...
Item #721816
November 14, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 14, 1945
* British Mandate for Palestine
* Jewish homeland discussed
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "U.S., BRITAIN SHARE PALESTINE INQUIRY, SHAPE TRUSTEESHIP" with subheads. (see images) Complete text on Truman and Bevin's statements on page 12.
Also a one column heading on page 18: "Palestine's And Europe... See More
Scottsboro Boys rape case ends in 1937...
Item #721815
July 25, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 25, 1937
* Scottsboro Boys case ends w/ release
* African American teenagers - Negroes
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "SCOTTSBORO CASE ENDS AS 4 GO FREE; 2 MORE GET PRISON" with subheads. (see images)
Complete 1st section only with 28 pages, light toning and some wear at the margins, generally good.
background: On July 24, 1937, i... See More
Item #721812
November 24, 1983
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 24, 1983
* Palestinians & Lebanese prisoners
* Israelis soldiers POWs exchange
* re. 1982 Lebanon conflict - "PLO"
* Jews - Jewish - Judaica
The top of the front has a nice banner headline for display: "POW Swap: 4,000 for 6 Israelis" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 28 pages, nice condition.
AI notes: On November 24,... See More
Earl Wilson throws 1st African American no-hitter...
Item #721811
June 27, 1962
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., June 27, 1962
* Earl Wilson throws no-hitter
* Boston Red Sox
* 1st African American in AL
* Major League Baseball - MLB
Page 6 has a two column heading: "Wilson's No - Hit Job Earns a New Contract" with lead-in: "Yawkey Delighted" (see images)
Complete with 20 pages, light toning at the margins, small binding holes along the spine, gene... See More
1959 Annette Vadim color photo...
Item #721810
January 18, 1959
THIS WEEK MAGAZINE section only of the Minneapolis Sunday Tribune, Jan. 18, 1959
* Dansh model & actress Annette Vadim color cover
The front page shows a color photo of Danish model and actress Annette Vadim with heading: "The Girl Who's Taken Bardot's Place" and inside editorial with a few more related photos.
Other topics throughout. Complete magazine section only wi... See More
Battle of Shanghai in 1937...
Item #721809
September 18, 1937
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Penn., Sept. 18, 1937
* Battle of Shanghai - China
* Yellow River flood waters as defense
* Pre- Nanjing - Nanking air raid bombing
* Imperial Japanese Army
* Second Sino-Japanese War
The front page has a three column heading: "CHINESE TURN FLOOD WATERS ON JAPS TO HALT N. CHINA DRIVE" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 14 pages, ti... See More
Howard Cassady wins Heisman Trophy... Ohio State...
Item #721808
November 30, 1955
THE DETROIT NEWS, November 30, 1955
* Howard 'Hopalong' Cassady wins Heisman Trophy
* Ohio State Buckeyes - NCAA college football
The front page of the sport's section (near the back) has a small one column heading: "Best Player Award Stays in Midwest" with lead-in: "Cassady Wins" (see images) Nice to have from the city (Lions) where he would be dra... See More
1932 Bombay, India race riot... Muslims & Hindus...
Item #721807
May 17, 1932
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 17, 1932
* Mumbai (Bombay), India race riots
* Muslims vs. Hindus groups
The front page has a one column heading: "64 Are Killed in India race Riot; 650 Hurt" (see images)
Complete with 30 pages, rag edition in great condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.
background: The May 17, 1932 Bombay riot occurred during a peri... See More
Six-Day War... Jerusalem...
Item #721791
June 09, 1967
THE SUN, Baltimore, June 9, 1967
* Six -Day War
* Israelis - Arabs
* Jordan cease-fire
The front page has a banner headline: "Syria and Egypt Accept U.N. Cease-Fire Demand; 10 Killed As Israelis Attack U. S. Ship By Error" with subheads and three related photos. (see images)
Complete with 40+ pages, light toning at the margins, a little spine wear, generally in very nice co... See More
Brooklyn Dodgers to win their first World Series...
Item #721790
September 28, 1955
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 28, 1955
* Opening day of the World Series (day of)
* Brooklyn Dodgers to be World champions
* Finally going to beat New York Yankees
* Major league baseball - Bums no more
* Mickey Mantle and Yogi Berra photos
Near the bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "Yanks' Ford, Dodgers' Newcombe Will Start Subay Series Today" ... See More
Leopold - Loeb case... Bobby Franks murder...
Item #721789
August 02, 1924
THE DETROIT NEWS, Aug. 2, 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: "SAYS LOEB WAS 'MENTALLY ILL'" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 18 pages, light toning, some margin wear, generally good. Should be handled with care.
history notes: The Bobby... See More
Infamous Nuremberg Rally... Adolph Hitler...
Item #721786
September 02, 1933
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, September 2, 1933
* Nuremberg Rally for Nazi Party
* Adolph Hitler speaks on Jewish art
The front page has a one column heading: "HITLER DENOUNCES JEWS AS ARTLESS" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 14 pages, light toning and some wear at the margins, mainly along the spine, otherwise good.
AI notes: The Nuremberg Rally held from Septemb... See More
1941 Army-Navy game... college football...
Item #721784
November 30, 1941
SPORT'S SECTION ONLY of The Detroit Free Press November 30, 1941
* The Army-Navy game
* College football rivalry
* West Point vs. Annapolis
* Attack on Pearl Harbor close
The top of the front page of this section has a banner headline: "98,924 See Navy Roar from Behind to Hand Army 14-6 Defeat" with subheads, related photo, stats and lineups. Pearl Harbor would be attacked t... See More
Larry Bird's "The Steal"... Boston Celtics...
Item #721772
May 27, 1987
LOS ANGLES TIMES, May 27, 1987
* Larry Bird's "The Steal" - Boston Celtics
* Eastern Conference Playoff Finals
* vs. Detroit Pistons - NBA basketball
The top of the front page of the sport's section has a heading: "Bird's Soaring Theft, Assist Stagger the Pistons, 108-107" with photo. (see images)
Complete with all sections (80 pages), great condition... See More
1933 Gold Standard Dropped...
Item #721771
April 21, 1933
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, April 21, 1933.
* U.S. Gold Standard dropped
* Franklin D. Roosevelt - FDR
The top of the front page has four column headline: "ROOSEVELT ACTS TO CURB FILIBUSTER ON INFLATION; DOLLAR UP, STOCKS EASE" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 38 pages, light toning, a little wear along the spine, generally in good condition.
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1965 AA Flight 383 airplane crash disaster...
Item #721770
November 08, 1965
THE DETROIT NEWS, Nov. 8, 1965
* American Airlines Flight 383 disaster
* Boeing 727-100 jet airliner - airplane
* Greater Cincinnati Airport crash
The front page has a one column heading: "58 Die as Jet Plunges Into Hill; 4 Live" with two related photos. (see images)
Complete with 40+ pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally nice.
AI notes:... See More
Emma Goldman is arrested in 1901...
Item #721769
September 10, 1901
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Sept. 10, 1901
* Emma Goldman hunted
* Anarchists - anarchy
* Assassin Leon Czolgosz
* re. William McKinley shooting
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "ARRESTED ANARCHISTS" with subheads. Also on the front page is: "McKINLEY'S RECOVERY" with subheads. (see images) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being f... See More
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