Discussion Taylor's inaugural address...
Item #686941
March 10, 1849
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 9, 1849 The first column of page 5 has the reviews of six newspapers on "The Inaugural Address" of President Taylor, with many diverse comments.
Also on page 5 is a lengthy: "List of Cadet Appointments for 1849" listed by state, and includes "John Hood" from Kentucky, who would become a famous Confederate general, ... See More
Battle of Midway... official report... WWII....
Item #686922
July 15, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 15, 1942
* Battle of Midway
* Official U.S. Navy report
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a four column headline: "JAPAN LOST 20 OF 80 SHIPS OFF MIDWAY" with subheads that include: "Yorktown Was Hit In Midway Melee" and more w/ photo of the USS Lexington being hit. This was the official report from the United States Navy on the famed batt... See More
Fort Smith, Arkansas hangings in 1875 ...
Item #686919
September 04, 1875
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 4, 1875
* Fort Smith, Arkansas
* Hangings - executions (6)
* Judge Isaac Parker
Near the top of the front page is an article headed: "Execution Of Six Men At Fort Smith" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete with all 12 pages, minor margin wear, nice condition.... See More
Superman color comic strip (#58) from the second year of publication...
Item #686917
December 08, 1940
COMIC SECTION of the San Francisco Chronicle, December 8, 1940
* Superman (color comic strip) - #58
* 2nd year of publication
* Jerry Siegel & Joe Shuster
This is a second year printing of the "Superman" color comic strip (by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster), which began in limited newspapers (through the McClure Newspaper Syndicate) on November 5, 1939 (a daily, black & whi... See More
Sacco and Vanzetti death sentence in 1927...
Item #686915
April 10, 1927
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, April 10, 1927
* Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti
* Electric chair execution sentencing
The top of the front page has a nice banner headline: "SACCO, VANZETTI MUST DIE" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Two related photos on page 2. They would be executed in August of the same year. Always nice to have notable events in
... See More
* Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti
* Electric chair execution sentencing
The top of the front page has a nice banner headline: "SACCO, VANZETTI MUST DIE" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Two related photos on page 2. They would be executed in August of the same year. Always nice to have notable events in
"Pink Floyd - The Wall" 1st review....
Item #686913
August 06, 1982
NEW YORK TIMES, August 6, 1982
* "Pink Floyd - The Wall" - Bob Geldof
* Grand opening day movie review
* Live-action/animated musical drama film
Page 18 has a review of "Pink Floyd: The Wall" on it's opening day in New York City. The heading reads: "Screen: Images Flood 'Pink Floyd: The Wall". (see) This movie opened 1st in New York City before the res... See More
Great review of "King Kong" before theatrical release...
Item #686912
January 22, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 22, 1933
* Very early & rare "King Kong" article
* Pre-release movie - film
This is a very early item on "King Kong" as page 4 of the "Drama Section" (inside) includes a fine article titled "Hollywood's Mighty Ape" on the new movie "King Kong" which was published well before it would be released to the th... See More
First-ever Earth Day Celebration... 1970...
Item #686911
April 23, 1970
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., April 23, 1970
* First Earth Day Celebration
* Multiple photos and related articles
* Hard to find collectible
The front page has a banner heading: "Day of Protest--Against Pollution" with subheads and 2 related photos. Many view this as the beginning of the world-wide environmental movement.
Complete with 68 pages, tiny binding holes along the spin... See More
Malcolm Campbell... Over 300 MPH in automobile...
Item #686910
January 22, 1933
ROTOGRAVURE SECTION ONLY of the New York Times, Jan. 22, 1933
* Race driver Malcolm Campbell
* Bluebird speed car photo
The top of the front page of this section has a nice photo showing Sir. Malcolm Campbell's new "Bluebird" speed car. Another related photo is on the front page as well.
Many other photos of other topics throughout. Complete with 8 pages, rag edition in nice... See More
H.H. Holmes..... 1st U.S. serial killer....
Item #686907
October 28, 1895
HELENA EVENING HERALD, Montana, October 28, 1895
* H.H. Holmes - Herman Webster Mudgett
* America's 1st serial killer trial begins
* Chicago murder castle
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "HOLMES' TRIAL" with subheads and prints of Holmes and Benjamin Pietzel. (see) First report coverage on the start of the trial against H. H. Holmes for murder. Holmes ... See More
The shuttle Challenger explodes...
Item #686906
January 29, 1986
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 29, 1986
* Space Shuttle Challenger disaster
The front page announces one of the more tragic event in U.S. space history with: "Shuttle explodes" with a subhead: "Teacher, crew killed seconds into flight" and related photo and diagram. More inside.
Complete with 50+ pages, minor wear, nice condition.... See More
1941 Siege of Odessa begins...
Item #686905
August 09, 1941
THE BOSTON POST, Aug. 9, 1941
* Siege of Odessa begins - Ukraine
* Operation Barbarossa - WWII
* Axis invasion of the Soviet Union
The front page has a two column heading: "NAZIS DESTROY 2 RED ATRMIES" with subhead and related photo. (see) Coverage on the beginning of the siege of Odessa in the Soviet Union by the Axis forces.
Complete with all 14 pages, a few tiny binding holes... See More
Duke of Windsor Engagement in 1937...
Item #686899
May 05, 1937
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 5, 1937.
* Duke of Windsor (King Edward VIII)
* Wallis Warfied Simpson , Duchess of Windsor
* Engagement - ring exchanged - engaged
The front page has a nice banner headline: "EDWARD GIVES WALLY A RING" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. A few related photos are on the back page.
Complete with all 40 pages, this is the "rag edi
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* Duke of Windsor (King Edward VIII)
* Wallis Warfied Simpson , Duchess of Windsor
* Engagement - ring exchanged - engaged
The front page has a nice banner headline: "EDWARD GIVES WALLY A RING" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. A few related photos are on the back page.
Complete with all 40 pages, this is the "rag edi
re. 1898 Battle of Manila Bay....
Item #686898
May 08, 1898
THE CALL, San Francisco, May 8, 1898
* Post-Battle of Manila Bay, Philippines
* Admiral George Dewey's victory
* Spanish-American War
The front page has a nice banner headline: "TROOPS TO LAND IN CUBA TODAY, THE QUEEN READY TO LEAVE SPAIN" with subheads and related illustration. (see)
Fourteen pages, a little margin wear, more so along the spine with a few small tape mends a... See More
Kidnapping of the Lindbergh baby...
Item #686897
March 04, 1932
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., March 4, 1932
* Charles Lindbergh baby kidnapping
* Early reporting - "Crime of the Century"
The front page has a nice banner headline: "Police Grill Kidnapped Lindbergh Baby's Nurse" with related subheads.
Complete with 18 pages, light toning at the margins, a few binding holes along the 1st column, otherwise nice.... See More
1932 Pauline Sabin' prohibition repeal rally...
Item #686896
April 17, 1932
ROTOGRAVURE SECTION Only of the New York Times, April 17, 1932 The top 1/3 of the front page has a photo with small heading: "The Anti-Prohibitionists Gather On The Steps Of The Capitol: Mrs. Charles H. Sabin" with brief text.
Many other photos on other topics throughout. Complete rotogravure section only with 14 pages, rag edition in great condition.
wikipedia notes: Pauline Morton ... See More
The Heidi Game (Bowl) in 1968....
Item #686895
November 18, 1968
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, November 18, 1968
* The Heidi Game - Bowl
* Oakland Raiders vs. New York Jets
* Rare piece of NFL football folklore
Page 4 has a two column heading: "Jets-Raiders Take Backseat to Heidi" (see) I suspect not many issues were kept as this event became famous over time. Very rare as such.
Complete with 6 pages, a few small binding holes and a little ... See More
Unveiling of the Lincoln statue... Frederick Douglass speech...
Item #686894
April 15, 1876
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 15, 1876
* Emancipation Memorial - monument
* Lincoln Park, Capital Hill, Washington D.C.
* Frederick Douglass speech
The front page has an article headed: "The Lincoln Monument" "Unveiling Of The Statue In Lincoln Square, Washington--Twenty-Five Thousand Persons Present" (see)
This was the unveiling of the Emancipation Statue built by t... See More
1st Conscientious Objector Medal Of Honor Winner...
Item #686893
October 09, 1945
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, October 9, 1945
* 1st Conscientious Objector winner
* Desmond T. Doss wins Medal of Honor
* Blockbuster movie "Hacksaw Ridge" fame
* Also in Bill O'Reilly's "Killing the Rising Sun"
Page 2 has a one column heading: "Highest Medal Bestown on 15 War Heroes" (see) First report coverage on Doss winning the Medal on Honor
... See More
* 1st Conscientious Objector winner
* Desmond T. Doss wins Medal of Honor
* Blockbuster movie "Hacksaw Ridge" fame
* Also in Bill O'Reilly's "Killing the Rising Sun"
Page 2 has a one column heading: "Highest Medal Bestown on 15 War Heroes" (see) First report coverage on Doss winning the Medal on Honor
1930 Al 'Sacrface' Capone in Miami.....
Item #686892
May 09, 1930
THE OMAHA MORNING BEE, Nebraska, May 9, 1930
* Al 'Scarface' Capone - Chicago gangster
* Put in jail in Miami, Florida
The front page has a one column heading: "Al Capone Is in Again, Out Again as Miami Yelps" with subhead. (see)
Complete with 22 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, a few small binding slits along the spine, generally nice... See More
Washington signs an Act of Congress...
Item #686864
April 24, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 24, 1793
* President George Washington
* Thomas Jefferson
The front page begins with an Act of Congress "...providing an annual allowance for the Education of Hugh Mercer." which is signed in type by the President; Go. WASHINGTON, and also by: Th. Jefferson as Secretary of State.
Also on the ftpg: "Queen of France" references the ... See More
UN Opens in 1946.....
Item #686856
January 11, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 11, 1946
* First meeting of the United Nations
* Westminster Central Hall, London, England
The front page has a two column headline announcing: "UNO OPENED; ATTLEE ASKS WORLD UNITY" with subheads. (see) Much more on pages 2 and 3 with related photos.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 38 pages, light toning at the marg... See More
Jesse James... Rock Island Railroad robbery...
Item #686845
July 18, 1881
NEW YORK TIMES, July 18, 1881
* Outlaw Jesse James gang
* Rock Island Railroad train robbery
The top of the middle column of the front page has heads: "THE WORK OF ROAD AGENTS", "Robbery And Murders On A Rock Island Train", "Details Of The Bloody Affair At Winston, Mo.--The Conductor And A Passenger Killed And The Express Safe Robbed--Statements By The Train-M... See More
Babe Ruth signs with the Boston Red Sox...
Item #686844
March 22, 1919
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, March 22, 1919
* Babe Ruth signs final contract with Boston
* Prelude to the trade with New York Yankees
* Major league baseball - MLB
The sports page, page 11, has a one column head: "Ruth Signs With Red Sox For Three Years" with the report noting in part: "...signed a three-year's contract with the world&#... See More
Dawson, Yukon Territory... gold...
Item #686843
May 13, 1900
THE SEMI-WEEKLY NUGGET, Dawson, Y. T., May 13, 1900 A very rare newspaper from the Yukon Territory during the period of the Klondike Gold Rush (see the web for more details). When gold was discovered in 1896 a stampede of prospectors headed to this region and spurred an entirely new era of romance of the West, the quest for gold, and the many hardships which caused the hopes of wealth to be ... See More
On the death of Jesse James...
Item #686842
April 05, 1882
THE EVENING TELEGRAPH, Philadelphia, April 5, 1882
* Outlaw Jesse James assassination
Page 4 has a great editorial concerning the recent (killed 2 days prior) death of Jesse James which includes: "It is somewhat of a shock to the moral sense...to ear the frank statement of the Governor of Missouri that the deliberate murder of the outlaw James was the result of an understanding be... See More
A Memphis Confederate newspaper printed in Atlanta...
Item #686841
January 19, 1864
THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Atlanta, Georgia, Jan. 19, 1864
* Very rare Confederate title
* Publisher on the run
If the title and city of publication seem to be in conflict, they are not. This newspaper had a fascinating history during the Civil War. See the information at the bottom of this listing.
The front page has: "Confederate States Congress" which takes most of a col... See More
Confederate reports from near the end of the Civil War...
Item #686840
January 13, 1865
THE DAILY PROGRESS, Raleigh, North Carolina, Jan. 13, 1865
* Rare Confederate title
* Civil War nears the end
Raleigh was one of the last major cities of the South to fall into the hands of Sherman, surrendering on April 13, 1865 just one day before Lincoln was assassinated. This rare Confederate title is from the latter months of the Civil War. The front page includes: "Local An... See More
Racehorse Phar Lap's 1932 death...
Item #686839
April 08, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 8, 1932
* Phar Lap death
* Australian racehorse
The sport's section (page 29) has a one column heading: "ELIMINATE ARSENIC IN PHAR LAP'S DEATH" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 44 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.
Grenada Confederate newspaper... Battle of Antietam...
Item #686838
October 02, 1862
THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Grenada, Mississippi, Oct. 2, 1862
* Very rare Confederate title
* Publisher on the run
* Battle of Antietam
If the title and city of publication seem to be in conflict, they are not. This newspaper had a fascinating history during the Civil War. Memphis was a Confederate stronghold up through the Battle of Memphis on June 6, 1862, at which time the Yankees ... See More
Theatrical ad includes Edgar Allan Poe's mother...
Item #686837
November 23, 1807
BOSTON GAZETTE, Nov. 23, 1807
* Edgar Allan Poe's mother theater ad
A curious literary item here as the top of page 3 has an advertisement for the "Boston Theatre" for the performance of: "HIGHLAND REEL", a theatrical performance, with one of the principal characters being "Mrs. Poe" as Maggy. (see image) She was the mother of Edgar Allan Poe.
News of... See More
Spotted Tail killed by Crow Dog...
Item #686836
August 07, 1881
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 7, 1881
* Chief Spotted Tail killed
* Lakota Indians
* Early 1st report
The front page has a small and discrete one column heading: "Spotted Tail Shot Dead By Crow Dog" See image for brief text here. A early 1st report here.
Other news of the day. Complete in 12 pages, light browning, some margin chipping, generally good. Should be handled with care.... See More
1978 Willow Island disaster...
Item #686835
April 27, 1978
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 27, 1978
* Willow Island disaster
* Cooling tower - power plant
* Scaffolding collapse
The front has a banner headline: "51 Plunge to Death; Workmen Fall 170 Feet as Tower Scaffold Collapses" with subhead and related photo (see). First report coverage on the Willow Island disaster in West Virginia.
Complete 1st section only with all 32 pages, n... See More
1934 West Coast waterfront strike ends...
Item #686834
July 20, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 20, 1934
* San Francisco West Coast waterfront strike ends
* Maurice Wilson dies on Mount Everest
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "GENERAL STRIKE CALLED OFF BY SAN FRANCISCO UNIONS; TROOPS READY IN PORTLAND" with subheads. (see) Lengthy coverage continues on page 2.
Also on the front page is a two column heading: "Briton... See More
Charles Lindbergh finds ancient Maya cities....
Item #686832
October 10, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 10, 1929
* Aviator Charles Lindbergh
* Ancient Maya Civilizations
* 1929 World Series of Baseball (game 2)
* Chicago Cubs vs. Philadelphia Athletics
The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "LINDBERGH SPIES 4 MAYA CITIES WITHIN 2 HOURS" with subhead. (see) Also much on game 2 of the 1929 World Series between the Philadelphia Athletics and Chicag... See More
1860 Great Meteor shower... Fireball meteors...
Item #686830
July 22, 1860
THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 22, 1860
* Earth-grazing meteor procession
* Fireball meteors
The front page has an article headed: "The Meteor Of Friday Night" "Its Brilliancy and Its Great Distance from the Earth" "All Sorts Of Accounts" and more with small illustration. Text takes up 4 full columns on the front page.
Other news of the day. Complete in... See More
Dallas Cowboys win Super Bowl XII...
Item #686829
January 16, 1978
LOS ANGELES TIMES (Sports Section only), Jan. 16, 1978
* Dallas Cowboys vs. Denver Broncos
* NFL football Super Bowl XII
The front page of this section has a nice banner headline: "THE BLOOPER BOWL: DALLAS, 27-10" with subheads & 2 related photos. Nice for display. More on pages 4-6. First report coverage on the Dallas Cowboys beating the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XII for t... See More
1926 Rockmart, Georgia train collision disaster...
Item #686828
December 24, 1926
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Dec. 24, 1926
* Rockmart, Polk County, Georgia
* Ponce de Leon & Royal Plam trains
* Southern railway collision disaster
The top of the front page has a nice banner headline: "FLORIDA TRAINS CRASH; 20 DIE" with subhead. (see) Nice for display.
Complete with 22 pages, light even toning, a few small margin tears, generally good.... See More
Super Bowl XLIII... Pittsburgh Steelers win!
Item #686827
February 02, 2009
THE WASHINGTON POST, February 2, 2009
* Pittsburgh Steelers
* Super Bowl XLIII
* Arizona Cardinals
The front page shows a picture of Ben Roethlisberger and teammates celebrating with the heading: "SUPER BOWL XLIII | STEELERS 27, CARDINALS 23.", which includes a large photo. The sports section has several articles related to the Super Bowl game including: "On Balance, a... See More
Johan Santana hurls first Mets no-hitter....
Item #686826
June 02, 2012
NEW YORK POST, June 2, 2012. Johan Santana throws the first no-hitter in Mets history (50 years).
The front page is taken up with a large photo of Johan Santana with the heading: "Johan hurls first Mets no- hitter AMAZIN'!" Directing to the sports section where there are several other articles on the Mets including: "Amazin'ly lucky", "First no-hitter was ... See More
1900 Arlington, Minnesota family murders...
Item #686825
August 20, 1900
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Aug. 20, 1900
* Theodore Wallert family murders
* Arlington, Sibley County, Minnesota
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "A BLOODY MONSTER" with subheads. (see) 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 paper.
Complet... See More
Joe Paterno's 1st game as starter at Brown...
Item #686824
November 17, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 17, 1946
* Joe Paterno at Brown University (college football)
Page 2 of the sport's section (inside) has a banner headline: "Harvard Scores Twice Through Air in Crushing Brown Before 20,000 Fans" with subheads and stats. (see) Paterno is mentioned within the report once (see) and his name also appears in the lineup. (see) Probably only found in a N... See More
1999 Columbine High School massacre...
Item #686823
April 22, 1999
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 22, 1999
* Columbine High School massacre
* Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold
The front page has various headings that include: "Police Begin Removal of 15 Dead at School" with and 2 related photos. Much more on pages 14-17.
Complete with all sections, very nice condition.
Discoverer 13 capsule recovery a 1st...
Item #686802
August 12, 1960
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., Aug. 12, 1960
* Discoverer 13 XIII satellite
* First capsule successful recovery
* Very 1st man made object retrieved from space
The front page has a four column headline: "SATELLITE CAPSULE IS RECOVERED FROM SEA BY HELICOPTER" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the very first recovery of a man-made object from space, beating the Soviet Ko... See More
1940 "The Great Dictator" opening day ad...
Item #686801
October 15, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 15, 1940
* "The Great Dictator" opening advertisement (eve)
* Charlie Chaplin's first true sound film
* Political satire comedy-drama movie
* Adolph Hitler - Benito Mussolini - fascism
Page 29 has an advertisement for the famous Charlie Chaplin movie "The Great Dictator" This ad measures 11 x 7 1/2 inch advertisement for the film whic... See More
Fenians invasion of Canada warning...
Item #686800
April 11, 1866
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Ohio, April 11, 1866
* Fenians - Irish Republican Brotherhood
* Invasion of Canada threatened
* Eastport, Maine - Campo Bello Island
The top of the front page as one column headings that include: "THE FENIANS" "The Fenians Mean Fight" "Their War Vessels In The Harbor" "Arrest of Michael Murphy, the Head Centre" and more. (s... See More
1899 Newnan, Georgia Negro lynching...
Item #686799
April 25, 1899
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, April 25, 1899
* Newnan, Georgia
* Elijah Strickland lynching
* Alfred Cranford murder
The front page has a one column heading: "Nation Horrified" with subheads. (see) 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 paper. Rare as such.
Co... See More
1945 USS Saratoga comes back to port...
Item #686795
September 14, 1945
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Sept. 14, 1945
* USS Saratoga (CV-3) aircraft carrier
* United States Navy "Welcome Home"
The front page has a four column photo headed: "The Old Lady Comes Home" Also a two column heading: "Gallant Saratoga Docks with 3,710 Pacific Vets" (see)
Complete with 22 pages, light toning and some wear along the spine, generally good.... See More
SMU Mustangs are National college football champions...
Item #686791
December 10, 1935
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, December 10, 1935
* Southern Methodist University (SMU Mustangs)
* NCAA college football champions
The sport's section (page 20) has a one column heading: "S.M.U. Named U.S. Champion" with subhead and rankings chart. (see) First report coverage on Southern Methodist University (SMU) Mustangs winning the national college football championship title.
Co... See More
Nile Kinnick wins 1939 Heisman Trophy...
Item #686788
December 11, 1939
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, December 11, 1939
* Nile Kinnick wins "Athlete of the Year" award
* Iowa Hawkeyes - NCAA college football
The top of page 6 has a two column heading: "Nile KinnickNamed Outstanding Athlete" with subhead and ballot results. (see)
Complete with 20 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, small binding holes along the spine, generall... See More
Jack Nicklaus wins the Masters.....
Item #686782
April 12, 1965
DETROIT FREE PRESS, April 12, 1965
* Jack Nicklaus "The Golden Bear"
* U.S. Masters golf tournament
The front page of the sport's section (near the back) has a two column heading: "Nicklaus Wins Masters by 9" with subhead and related photo. (see) First report coverage on Jack Nicklaus winning the Masters golf tournament in Augusta, Georgia.
Other ... See More
1839 Runaway slave ad...
Item #686778
August 05, 1839
THE GLOBE, City of Washington, Aug. 5, 1839
* Runaway slave advertisement
The front page has a notice that offers a $400 Reward for a runaway "negro man" and a "mulatto boy" with a description of each and details about the reward. (see) Unusual to have an ad such as this from out nation's capital.
Other news and advertisements. Complete in 4 pages, nice conditi... See More
18th century Baltimore... Slave advertisements...
Item #686776
August 31, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Aug. 31, 1798
* Rare 18th century American title
* (5) Slaves advertisements
The ftpg. is taken up with ads including 11 illustrated ship ads and 4 slavery related ads. One more is on the back page. (see)
News of the day with several other advertisements. Four pages, minor foxing, generally nice.... See More
The Civil Rights Bill is "the law of the land"...
Item #686774
April 10, 1866
THE NEW YORK HERALD, April 10, 1866
* Civil Rights Bill becomes law
* Post Civil War - slavery
The top of the back page has one column headings: "THE CAPITAL" "The Civil Rights Bill the Law of the Land" "Its Passage In The House" "Vote 122 To 41" Unfortunately there is a printing flaw that affects the mentioned headings only. Text is fine. (see)... See More
Actor Frank Morgan death... Wizard of Oz...
Item #686772
September 19, 1949
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 19, 1949
* Actor Frank Morgan death
* "Wizard of Oz" title character
The top of page 23 has a one column heading: "FRANK MORGAN, 59, NOTED ACTOR, DIES" with subhead and photo. (see) Morgan was best known for playing 5 roles in the "Wizard of Oz" including the wizard himself.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Comple... See More
Woodhull & Claflin open the first women's brokerage firm on Wall Street...
Item #686770
February 22, 1870
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 22, 1870
* "Woodhull, Claflin & Co." advertisement
* First Women's Wall Street brokerage
The financial page (pg. 6) has an intriguing, somewhat inconspicuous advertisement of a very notable--yet widely unknown--Wall Street "first".
The advertisement is for the very first women's brokerage firm to open on male-dominated Wall Street... See More
Russians take the lead in the space race...
Item #686768
August 07, 1961
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., August 7, 1961
* Gherman Titov - Vostok 2 space flight
* Soviet cosmonaut - youngest ever in space
The front page has a nice banner headline announcing: "Red Spaceman Lands--Safe And Sound" with subheads and photo with heading: "I Am An Eagle"
Complete in 16 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally nice.... See More
Thomas Edison becomes ill....
Item #686766
August 02, 1931
THE DETROIT NEWS, August 2, 1931
* Inventor Thomas Edison becomes ill
* Prelude to his death shortly after ?
The front page has a great banner headline: "EDISON RALLIES AFTER COLLAPSE" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Edison would die about 2 months later. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete 1st section only with... See More
Friends of New Germany rally in NYC....
Item #686763
May 18, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 18, 1934
* Friends of New Germany
* American pro-Nazi organization
* Madison Square Garden rally
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "20,000 NAZI FRIENDS AT A RALLY HERE DENOUNCE BOYCOTT" with subheads. (see) Lengthy 1st report coverage continues on page 3 with photo inside of Madison Square Garden.
Other news, sports and advertisements o... See More
Ann Eliza divorcing Brigham Young... Mormons...
Item #686761
August 27, 1874
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 27, 1874
* Ann Eliza Young suit
* Brigham Young divorce
* Mormons - polygamy
Page 5 has a one column heading: "Ann Eliza Young's Divorce" (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 10 pages, minor margin wear, generally nice.
General George Custer.. Black Hills' gold...
Item #686760
August 24, 1874
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, August 24, 1874
* General George Armstrong Custer
* Black Hills gold - South Dakota expedition
The top of the front page one column headings that include: "IN THE BLACK HILLS" "Gen. Custer's Exploring Expedition" and more. (see) Lengthy text continues on page 2.
Other news of the day. Complete with 10 pages, light toning at the margins, light creas... See More
1906 Springfield, Ohio race riot...
Item #686752
March 01, 1906
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, March 1, 1906
* Springfield Ohio
* Clark County
* Race riot - Negroes
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "MORE RIOTING IN SPRINGFIELD" with subhead. (see) 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 paper.
Complete ... See More
JFK Jr. is born...
Item #686751
November 25, 1960
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, November 25, 1960
* John F. Kennedy Jr. is born (1st report)
* President-elect JFK - John-John birth
The bottom of the front page has has a three column heading: "First Son for First Family" (see) First report coverage on the birth of John F. Kennedy Jr.
Complete with 6 pages, a few small binding holes along the spine/1st column, generally nice.... See More
Review & premiere of "The Wizard", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #686750
December 15, 1989
LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 15, 1989
* Best "The Wizard" movie advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere review
* Super Mario's Bros. 3 introduced in America
* Fred Savage - Beau Bridges - Christian Slater
* Tobey Maguire's uncredited film debut
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Wizard" and perhaps no better issue could be found ... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1671...
Item #686748
June 26, 1671
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, June 26, 1671
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
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. As was the case with most newspapers of the 17th century, this is complete as a single sheet, measuri... See More
Ben Franklin's famous kite experiment...
Item #686746
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1752* Benjamin Franklin's famous kite experiment described
Inside has a terrific account of a legendary event in history--the famous kite experiment conducted by Benjamin Franklin. Note there is even mention of Franklin's name on the title page.
The article, datelined "Philadelphia, Oct. 19, 1752", begins by mentioning the r... See More
1929 Fay's Bowery Theatre fire disaster....
Item #686735
June 06, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 6, 1929
* Fay's Bowery Theatre fire disaster
* Lower East Side of Manhattan
The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "DRAMA OF FIRE ENDS OLD THALIA THEATRE" with subheads and photo. (see)
Complete with all 56 pages, light toning at the margins, a few small binding slits along the spine, generally nice.... See More
"First they came for the Socialists... then they came for me."
Martin Niemöller arrested in Berlin....
Item #686731
July 02, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 2, 1937
* Reverend Martin Niemöller arrested
* Ant-Nazi theologian and Lutheran pastor
* Famous "First they came..." statement fame
The front page has a one column heading: "NAZIS FINALLY PUT NIEMOELLER IN JAIL" with subheads that include: "Accuse Pastor of Slandering Notables and Calling for Opposition to Laws" "Court Trial ... See More
Rehmeyer's Hollow murder... Witchcraft...
Item #686728
January 13, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 13, 1929
* Rehmeyer's (Hex) Hollow Murder
* York, Pennsylvania - John Blymire
The top of page 3 has an article headed: "THIRD WITCH KILLER CONVICTED AT YORK" "Wilbert Hess, 18, Was Member of Family Believed to Be Under Victim's 'Hex'" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 32 pages, ra... See More
1918 New York City Police parade photos...
Item #686726
May 19, 1919
ROTOGRAVURE SECTION only of the New York Times, May 19, 1919
* New York City Police Department - NYPD
The front page of this section has 7 related photos to the 1918 New York City Police parade and salutes. Includes are 2 photos showing the Women's Police Reserves.
Complete rotogravure section only with all 12 pages, irregular along the spine, minor margin wear, generally nice.
... See More
New automobiles for 1935 w/ many ads...
Item #686725
January 06, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 10 only, January 6, 1935
* Automobiles - cars for 1935
* Many advertisements
* Photos and illustrations
This section is loaded with news and advertisements (some full page) for the automobiles that were introduced in 1935. Loads of text. See images for small portion here.
Complete section 10 only with all 32 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More
Premiere of "Transformers", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #686724
July 03, 2007
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 3, 2007
* Best "Transformers" movie advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere
* Science fiction action film
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Transformers" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime publication.... See More
The Chicago mob wars begin...
Item #686723
May 12, 1920
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, May 12, 1920
* "Diamond Jim" Colosimo, early Chicago mobster
* Gangland gangland wars to begin
The front page has a one column heading: "Notorious Chicago Cafe Owner Slain" with subhead. (see) This was James "Big Jim" of "Diamond Jim" Colosimo, who was one of the early Chicago mob bosses and the first to organize the var... See More
War Admiral wins at Havre de Grace in 1937...
Item #686722
April 14, 1937
THE DETROIT NEWS, April 14, 1937
* War Admiral - horse racing
* Calvert Purse at Havre de Grace, Maryland
* Pre Triple Crown Kentucky Derby win
The top of page 34 has a banner heading: "War Admiral Looms as Derby Threat After Impressive Victory" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 60 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More
Seabiscuit wins 1940 San Antonio Handicap...
Item #686721
February 25, 1940
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, February 25, 1940
* Seabiscuit wins San Antonio Handicap
* Thoroughbred racehorse racing
The top of page 3-H has a four column heading: "SEABISCUIT CHARGES TO VICTORY AT SANTA ANITA" with lead-in: "THERE'S STILL LIFE IN THE OLD HORSE, MEN!" (see) First report coverage on famous racehorse, Seabiscuit, winning the San Antonio Handicap in Arcadi... See More
1908 Rhoads Opera House Fire... Boyertown PA...
Item #686720
January 16, 1908
THE GLOBE, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Jan. 16, 1908
* Rhoads Opera House fire disaster
* Boyertown, Berks County, Pennsylvania
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "TERRIBLE SCENES IN BOYERTOWN" with subheads. (see) Nice to have in a Pennsylvania publication. Included with this issue is an acid free display folder for protection.
Twelve pages, light toning, some sma... See More
Max Yergan... African American activist...
Item #686719
April 15, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 15, 1937
* African American Max Yergan
* 1st Negro to be a faculty member in NYC colleges ?
* Baptist Missionary - activist
* National Negro Congress president
Page 13 has a small one column heading: "Negro For College Post" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on Yergan possibly becoming the first African-American faculty member ever hired at one ... See More
1920 Kiev, Ukraine Offensive
Item #686686
May 13, 1920
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, May 13, 1920
* Kiev Offensive - Ukraine
* Polish-Soviet War (Russia)
The front page has a banner headline: "BOLSHEVIKI LAUNCH BIG COUNTER ATTACK TO RECAPTURE KIEV" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 26 pages, a few blue pencil markings that affext the headline and report, light toning and a little wear at the margins, otherwise good.... See More
Jack Nicklaus wins his 17th major in 1980.....
Item #686685
April 14, 1986
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 14, 1986
* Jack Nicklaus "The Golden Bear"
* 1986 Masters Tournament - golf
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia
* His 18th and last major win
The top of the front page of the sport's section has a banner headline: "Nicklaus Conjures Up Some Old Jack Magic" with subheads, photo and scores. (see) First report coverage continues on p... See More
Armenian genocide help ?...
Item #686684
May 13, 1920
THE DAY, New London, Conn. May 13, 1920
* Armenian genocide
* Will America help ?
* Woodrow Wilson
The top of page 2 has a two column heading: "Armenia's Awful Plight Described to Rotarians" (see)
Complete with 14 pages, light toning and a few small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.... See More
Bayonne refinery strikes of 1915-16...
Item #686683
July 23, 1915
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 23, 1915
* Bayonne, Hudson County, New Jersey
* Standard Oil and Tidewater Petroleum
* Constable Hook refinery strikes begin
The front page has a banner headline: "Six Are Shot In Strike Disorders At Bayonne" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are... See More
Great headline on Eisenhower's victory...
Item #686682
November 07, 1956
LOS ANGELES EXAMINER--Election Extra, Nov. 7, 1956
* General Dwight D. Eisenhower
* Elected president of the United States
The dramatic headline announces: "IKE LANDSLIDE ! " with two related front page photos.
The complete issue with all 4 sections, nice condition.... See More
Diamond Joe Esposito funeral - burial...
Item #686681
March 27, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 27, 1928
* Diamond Joe Esposito funeral - lavish burial
* Prohibition-era Chicago gangster - mobster
The top of page 18 has a one column heading: "SLAIN 'DIAMOND JOE' BURIED IN SPLENDOR" with subheads. (see) Coverage of the funeral and burial of Diamond Joe Esposito, prohibition-era Chicago gangster & Republican ward boss.
Complete with 56 pa... See More
Prohibition ends in 1933 Tennessee....
Item #686680
July 21, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 21, 1933
* End of Prohibition in Tennessee
* Beer - liquor returns
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "TENNESSEE VOTES FOR REPEAL WETS WINNING IN CITIES" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the state of Tennessee ratifying the repeal of prohibition. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous... See More
Aviation history is made in 1919...
Item #686678
May 28, 1919
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 28, 1919
* NC-4 flying boat (historic aviation feat)
* Transatlantic flight (1st aircraft to achieve this)
The banner headline announces the first aircraft to fly across the Atlantic Ocean: "NC-4 WINS FIRST OCEAN FLIGHT FOR AMERICA; 9 3/4 HOURS FROM PONTA DELGADA TO LISBON; HAWKER'S PLANE PICKED UP BY AMERICAN SHIP" with subheads, illustration of ... See More
World's 1st parking meter installed in 1935...
Item #686677
July 21, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 2 only, July 21, 1935
* World's very 1st parking meters installed
The top of the front page of this section has a two column heading: "Park-0-Meters Start a Controversy; Oklahoma City Split Into Two Camps" with subhead and related photo. (see)
Other topics throughout. Complete section 2 only with all 8 pages, irregular along the spine, minor margin ... See More
Karl Benz death... automobile pioneer...
Item #686676
April 05, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 5, 1929
* Karl Benz death (1st report)
* German engine designer
* Inventor of 1st automobile ?
* Mercedes-Benz co-founder
Page 25 has a one column heading: "CARL BENZ, 84, DIES; MADE FIRST AUTO" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the death of German engine designer, Karl Benz. He is generally regarded as the inventor of the very 1st automobil... See More
Joe Louis vs. Tommy Farr... Heaveyweight boxing...
Item #686675
August 31, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 31, 1937
* Joe Louis (Brown Bomber)
* Heavyweight boxing title fight
* Tommy Farr - British boxer
The top of the front page has a one column headline: "LOUIS BEATS FARR IN A CLOSE BATTLE AND RETAINS TITLE" with subheads. (see) The sport's section (page 15) has a banner headline: "35,000 See Louis Extended to Limit in Outpointing Farr at Yankees... See More
Mormons from Sweden, Denmark, etc. emigrate to U.S....
Item #686641
May 04, 1858
THE NORWALK EXPERIMENT, Ohio, May 4, 1858
* Mormons from Sweden, Denmark, etc. emigrate to U.S.
* Uncommon title from Ohio
* Gang goes on a murderous rampage
The bottom of page 2 has "Arrival of Mormons at New York", which states in full: "A company of 90 Mormons, 81 of them from Sweden, Denmark and Norway, and nine from England, arrived in New York… on board of the e... See More
Nile Kinnick & Iowa upsets Notre Dame...
Item #686639
November 12, 1939
SARASOTA HERALD-TRIBUNE, Florida, November 12, 1939
* Nile Kinnick's touchdown upsets Notre Dame
* Iowa Hawkeyes - NCAA college football
Page 6-B has a one column heading: "NOTRE DAME IS UPSET BY IOWA" (see)
Complete first 2 sections only with 20 pages, nice condition.
H.H. Holmes..... 1st U.S. serial killer....
Item #686638
July 17, 1895
DAILY GLOBE, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, July 17, 1895
* H.H. Holmes - Herman Webster Mudgett
* Infamous "Murder Castle" in Chicago
* America's 1st serial killer
The top of page 3 has one column headings that include: "HOLMES' MANY CRIMES" "Perhaps Six Times A Murderer" and more. (see) Coverage on the recent murders by H. H. Holmes, who is considered to ... See More
1st transatlantic airplane flight Westward...
Item #686637
April 29, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 29, 1928
* 1st transatlantic airplane flight Westward
* Bremen, German Junkers W33 aircraft
* Floyd Bennett funeral - burial
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "BREMEN CREW DAZED BY WELCOME BACK AS CITY CROWDS BATTLE TO SEE THEM; LAY TRIBUTES ON BENNETT'S GRAVE" with many subheads and photo. Much more on the followings pages with ... See More
Charles Lindbergh & Floyd Bennett...
Item #686636
April 25, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 25, 1928
* Aviator Charles Lindbergh
* Flight to Quebec, Canada
* Floyd Bennett near death
The front page has a four column headline: "LINDBERGH TAKES SERUM TO BENNETT IN QUEBEC, SPEEDING THROUGH STORM; BREMEN, REPAIRED, HELD BY WEATHER" with many subheads and photo. (see) Loads of text.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 56 p... See More
1st transatlantic airplane flight Westward...
Item #686635
April 28, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 28, 1928
* 1st transatlantic airplane flight Westward
* Bremen, German Junkers W33 aircraft
* Floyd Bennett funeral - burial
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "FLOYD BENNETT BURIED WITH NATIONAL HONORS; BREMEN FLIERS ARRIVE IN NEW YORK BY PLANE, GO ON TO WASHINGTON; COMING BACK TODAY" with many subheads and photo. Much more on the fo... See More
1916 Battle of Verdun, France....
Item #686633
February 22, 1916
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Aug. 4, 1916
* Battle of Verdun, France
* World War I - WWI
* German vs. French armies
The front page has a nice banner headline: "GREAT BATTLE ALONG MEUSE" with subhead. (see) Nice for display. 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 p... See More
Premiere week of "Die Hard", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #686630
July 20, 1988
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 20, 1988
* "Die Hard" film advertisement
* Opening week movie premiere
* Bruce Willis - Los Angeles skyscraper
A nice issue on the premiere week of the motion picture hit "Die Hard" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime publication.... See More
1932 Franklin D. Roosevelt New Deal acceptance speech...
Item #686626
July 03, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 3, 1932
* Democratic National Convention
* Franklin D. Roosevelt FDR
* Acceptance speech - New Deal
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "ROOSEVELT PUTS ECONOMIC RECOVERY FIRST IN HIS ACCEPTANCE SPEECH AT CONVENTION" with many subheads. (see) Much more inside with a few related photos and text of FDR's speech. Loads of text. Always n... See More
Nazis capture Brussels Belgium...
Item #686625
May 18, 1940
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE May 18, 1940
* Nazis capture Brussels Belgium
* World War II era original
The front page has a banner heading: "Germans Take Brussels; 'Paris in 15 Days,' They Cry" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much more on World War II. Complete in 32 pages, light toning at the margins, small binding holes along the spine... See More
1st airplane flight around the World...
Item #686623
July 02, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 2, 1931
* Wiley Post and Harold Gatty prevail
* 1st airplane flight around the World
* Hero's welcome in New York City
The top of the front page has a nice five column headline: "POST AND GATTY END THEIR RECORD WORLD FLIGHT; CIRCLED GLOBE IN 8 DAYS, 15 HOURS, 51 MINUTES; 10,000 IN WILD DEMONSTRATION AT FIELD HERE" with many subheads and map. Much more... See More
Winsor McCay death... Little Nemo comic....
Item #686622
July 27, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 27, 1934
* Winsor McCay death
* Cartoonist - Comics
* "Little Nemo" fame
The top of page 17 has one column headings that include: "WINSOR M'CAY, 62, CARTOONIST, DEAD" "Creator of Many Popular Comic Drawings Suffers Sudden Collapse at Home" "Taught Himself To Draw" and more with photo. (see) I suspect this is one of the f... See More
Bobby Jones wins U.S. amateur title photos...
Item #686620
September 23, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Rotogravure section only, September 23, 1928
* Amateur golfer Bobby Jones
* Brae Burn Country Club - golf
* United States Amateur Championship
This 16 page section has various photos throughout including 4 on the United States Amateur golf championship at the Brae Burn Country Club in West Newton, Massachusetts. These photos are featured on page 2 of this rotogravure se... See More
SS Normandie maiden voyage return trip...
Item #686619
June 08, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 8, 1935
* SS Normandie begins return voyage
* French ocean liner passenger ship
* New York City to Le Havre, France
The top of page 17 has a one column heading: "NORMANDIE SAILS FOR A NEW RECORD" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the start of Normandie's return trip after her maiden voyage. Always nice to have notable events in h... See More
1909 AAA Championship Car season... Santa Monica race...
Item #686617
July 10, 1909
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 10, 1909
* 1909 AAA Champion Car season
* Santa Monica Road Race Course
* Racecar driver Harris Hanshue victory
The front page has a nice banner headline: "APPERSON IS WINNER OF AUTO RACE" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are ... See More
1942 Invasion of Salamaua-Lae...
Item #686615
March 19, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 19, 1942
* Invasion of Salamaua-Law
* Territory of New Guinea
* Imperial Japanese Navy
The top of the front page has a nice banner headline: "23 JAPANESE SHIPS BLASTED BY ALLIED FLIERS; TOLL OFF NEW GUINEA INCLUDES 12 WARSHIPS" with subheads and related map. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much more on World War II. Complete ... See More
Willie Sutton prison escape...
Item #686614
February 19, 1952
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 11, 1947
* Famous Bank Robber
* Willie Sutton prison escape
* Holmesburg Prison, Philadelphia
* Famous Bank Robber
* Willie Sutton prison escape
* Holmesburg Prison, Philadelphia
The top of page 17 has a one column heading: "FIVE FLEE PRISON IN PHILADELPHIA" with subhead. (see)
Complete with 56 pages, rag edition, a little spine wear, generally in great condition.
wikipedia notes: Sentenced to life
... See More
Complete with 56 pages, rag edition, a little spine wear, generally in great condition.
wikipedia notes: Sentenced to life
Cary Middlecoff wins 1955 Masters golf tournament
Item #686613
April 11, 1955
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., April 11, 1955
* Cary Middlecoff wins Masters Tournament
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia
The top of page 10 has a five column heading: "Cary Middlecoff Captures Masters" with subheads, photo and scores. First report coverage on Cary Middlecoff winning the 1955 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia.
Other news, sports and advertisements o... See More
The antebellum South... Wilmington NC...
Item #686612
July 12, 1853
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, July 12, 1853
* Rare antebellum publication
This early Southern publication has news of the day with several advertisements.
Four pages, a little irregular along the spine, generally nice.... See More
1927 airplane endurance flight record...
Item #686609
April 15, 1927
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 15, 1927
* Airplane endurance record broken
* Bertrand Blanchard Acosta & Clarance Chamberlin
* Bellanca monoplane
The front page has a nice banner headline: "FLY 51 HOURS; WORLD RECORD" with subheads. (see). Related photo is on the back page. First report coverage on the airplane endurance record broken by Bertrand Acosta ... See More
1951 West Frankfort, Illinois mine disaster...
Item #686607
December 23, 1951
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 23, 1951
* West Frankfort - Lakeland
* Franklin County, Illinois
* Coal mine explosion disaster
The front page has a two column heading: "32 Miners Dead, 50 Missing; Search of Illinois Pit Is Slaw" with related photo. (see) First report coverage on the Orient No. 2 coal mine explosion near West Frankfort, Illinois.
Complete 1st section only with 26 p... See More
1974 Darius Milhaud death... French composer...
Item #686605
June 25, 1974
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 25, 1974
* Darius Milhaud death (1st report)
* French composer, conductor & teacher
* Jazz - polytonality - modernist music
The top of page 36 has a four column heading: "Darius Milhaud, Rebel French Composer, Dies at 81" with photo. Lengthy text.
Complete with 64 pages, minor margin wear, generally nice.... See More
1st game at Kinnick Stadium.... Iowa Hawkeyes...
Item #686603
October 06, 1929
SPORT'S SECTION ONLY of the New York Times, October 6, 1929
* Kinnick Stadium debut (Nile Kinnick)
* Iowa Hawkeyes NCAA college football
This sport's section only is loaded with college football reports from the previous day. Page 4 of this section has small and somewhat discrete headings at the bottom of the page that read: "Iowa On Top, 46-0" "Has Easy Time With Mon... See More
Serial killer & rapist Albert Fish capture...
Item #686602
December 21, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 21, 1934
* re. Albert Fish captured - indicted
* Serial killer, child rapist and cannibal
* "The Boogey Man" - "Gray Man"
* "Brooklyn Vampire" - "Werewolf of Wysteria"
The top of page 16 has a one column heading: "WITNESS LINKS FISH TO GAFFNEY CASE" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 48 pages, rag edition in g... See More
1945 occupation of Japan begins...
Item #686601
August 27, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 27, 1945
* U.S. occupation of Japan begins
* USS Missouri (Big Mo) enters Sagami Bay
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "ENVOYS BOARD U. S. SHIP OFF TOKYO AS 1,200 PLANES GUARD BIG FLEET" with subheads and related photo. (see). Coverage on the initial occupation Japan with the United States Navy entering Sagami Bay. T... See More
Texas Guinan police raid... queen of the night clubs...
Item #686599
December 31, 1933
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Dec. 31, 1931
* Texas Guinan police raid (1st report)
* 'Planet Mars' night club w/ photos
* "Queen of the night clubs" - actress
* Prohibition era speakeasy fame
* Best publication to be had (very rare)
The front page has a terrific banner headline: "STRIP TEX GUINAN'S CABARET" with subheads. Two related photos are on the back page.... See More
Chicago Bear wins 1946 NFL title...
Item #686597
December 16, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 16, 1946
* Chicago Bears win NFL football championship
* Sid Luckman touchdown play photo
* New York Giants - players busted on 'Fix' scandal
* Nice to have from the city where the game was played
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "'FIXER' JAILED HERE FOR BRIDE OFFERS TO FOOTBALL STARS" with subheads. (see) The top ... See More
Premiere of "Mars Attacks!", "Jerry McGuire" & "The Preacher's Wife"...
Item #686592
December 13, 1996
LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 13, 1996
* Best "Mars Attack!" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* American comic science fiction cult film
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hits "Mars Attacks!", "Jerry McGuire", and "The Preacher's Wife" - the latter two receiving multiple Academy Award nominations each. Th... See More
Premiere of Rob Zombie's "The Devil's Rejects", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #686591
July 22, 2005
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 22, 2005
* Best "The Devil's Rejects" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Rob Zombie's cult horror
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Devil's Rejects" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood ... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1668...
Item #686589
December 07, 1668
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Dec. 7, 1668
* Among the Earliest of English language newspapers to be had
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. As was the case with most newspapers of the 17th century, this is complete as a single sheet, measurin... See More
1900 Robert Charles riots... New Orleans...
Item #686588
July 28, 1900
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 28, 1900
* Robert Charles - New Orleans race riots
* Police officers & civilians murdered - Negroes
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "WILD FRENZY OVER" with subheads. (see) 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... See More
James Garfield's inauguration and inaugural address...
Item #686587
March 09, 1881
THE DESERET NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah (Territory), March 9, 1881
* James A. Garfield inauguration
* Inaugural address - uncommon title
Page 8 has: "The Inauguration" with some details of it, followed by: "Garfield's Inaugural Address" which carries over to take more than half of page 9. Tragically, he would be assassinated less than 4 months later.
Comp... See More
Edward "Fats McCarthy" Popke killed by police....
Item #686586
July 12, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 12, 1932
* Edward "Fats McCarthy" Popke
* Mad Dog Coll gang member
The front page has a one column heading: "KILL 'FATS' M'CARTHY AT ALBANY HIDEOUT" with subheads. (see) Lengthy 1st report coverage continues inside.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 38 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.... See More
Aviation history in the making...
Item #686584
May 18, 1919
ROTOGRAVURE SECTION only of the New York Times, May 18, 1919
* Curtiss NCs flying boats
* Transatlantic flights
The front page of this section has 8 related photos to the Curtiss NC airplanes attempt of Transatlantic flights. This event was very significant at the time, but was overshadowed just a few weeks later when Alcock & Brown made the first non-stop trans-Atlantic flight, a... See More
Shanghai Incident China of 1932....
Item #686582
January 29, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 29, 1932
* January 28 Incident
* Shanghai, China
* Japanese offensive
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "JAPANESE UNABLE TO OCCUPY SHANGHAI DESPITE 13-HOUR LAND AND AIR ATTACK; STIMSON ASKS TOKYO TO TELL INTENTION" with many subheads and related map. Much more on the following pages with a few photos. Loads of text. Always nice to h... See More
Lublin Ghetto creation in 1940...
Item #686581
January 21, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 21, 1940
* Creation of the Lublin Ghetto - Jews
* Early stages of the Jewish holocaust
Page 24 has a one column heading: "NEW DEPORTATIONS OF JEWS REPORTED" with subheads. (see) Early coverage on the creation of the Lublin Ghetto in Poland.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 36 pages, light toning at the margins, a few ar... See More
Mormons looking for a place of refuge...
Item #686578
December 05, 1857
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 5, 1857 Page 3 has the brief but interesting report, "A PLACE OF MORMON REFUGE", which includes in part: "It is stated that the Mormons, among their other preparations, have not forgotten to look out a "Canaan" of refuge, in case the United States would disagree too severely with their particular institutions."... See More
Serial killer & rapist Albert Fish trial...
Item #686575
March 30, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 30, 1935
* Albert H. Fish court trial - self-harm
* Serial killer, child rapist and cannibal
* "The Boogey Man" - "Gray Man"
* "Brooklyn Vampire" - "Werewolf of Wysteria"
The back page has a one column heading: "Fish Again Slashes Himself In His Cell" with subhead. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publicatio... See More
Brigham Young proclaims martial law...
Item #686574
November 19, 1857
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 19, 1857 Page three has: "Important From The Utah Expedition" which includes official intelligence confirming the Mormon attack and burning of 78 of the government's wagons filled with military supplies. This event happend on October 5, during which no one was killed.
The report further notes: "The Department is al... See More
Mormon attack... Brigham Young on the Indians & U.S. forces...
Item #686572
November 17, 1857
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 17, 1857 This issue has multiple reports regarding the Mormon tensions of mid-late 1857. Page 2 begins with a full column article headed: "A Reply to Brigham Young" which kicks off with Young's detailed letter on how to handle the Indians, followed by the response of J.W. Denver, Commissioner of Indian Affairs. Both letters d... See More
On the cusp of a Mormon War... "inspired by blind religious fanaticism"...
Item #686571
November 10, 1857
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 10, 1857 Page 3 has: "A MORMON WAR", which includes in part: "Each fresh arrival of intelligence from Utah confirms the reports of preparations by the Mormons to resist the entrance of the United States troops into their Territory, and gives consistency to the opinion that we are on the verge of a Mormon war." The cover... See More
Jewish Holocaust becomes a public reality... Nazi atrocities...
Item #686546
December 04, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 4, 1942
* Jewish Holocaust being known for the 1st time
* Nazi-occupied Poland exterminations
Page 11 has one column headings: "Two-Thirds Of Jews In Poland Held Slain" "Only 1,250,000 Said to Survive of 3,500,000 Once There" See images for coverage on the ongoing atrocities in Nazi-occupied Poland where extermination of the... See More
1933 Italian Air Armada... Italo Balbo...
Item #686480
July 20, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 20, 1933
* Italian Air Armada - flying boats
* Italo Balbo arrives in NYC
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "GREAT ITALIAN AIR ARMADA IS ACCLAIMED BY MILLIONS AS IT WINGS OVER THE CITY" with subheads. (see) Much more on the following pages with photos.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 40 pages, light toni... See More
Al Capone in Jail for 1 Year In 1929...
Item #686475
May 29, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 29, 1929
* Al 'Scarface' Capone - Chicago Beer baron
* 1 Year Jail term - Avoids murder for hire
* Holmesburg Prison, Philadelphia, Pennsyvania
The top of page 3 has a small one column heading: "Al Capone Says His Jail Isn't So Bad, And Neither Is He" (see) Probably only found is a Chicago publication. Capone entered the j... See More
Spree Killer Ernest 'Ernie' Ingenito' shootings...
Item #686471
November 18, 1950
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Nov. 18, 1950
* Spree Killer Ernest 'Ernie' Ingenito shootings
* Franklin Township & Minotola, New Jersey
The front page has a nice banner headline: "MAD GUNMAN KILLS SIX" with lead-in: "Slayer Roaming New Jersey in Auto" and subheads. (see) First report coverage on Ernest 'Ernie" Ingenito's spree killings in Franklin Town... See More
Spindletop/Beaumont - 1st Texas oil strike... Tesla's wireless light... Davidson's flying machine...
Item #686470
February 02, 1901
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Feb. 2, 1901 The most notable item is found on page 74: "THE BEAUMONT [TX] OIL WELL", now known as Spindletop, which tells of the 1st major oil strike in Texas which had occurred just a few weeks earlier. An article with a related photo are included. Also deserving attention is "Tesla's Wireless Light".
The front page has six photo... See More
Serial killer & rapist Albert Fish capture...
Item #686465
December 17, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 17, 1934
* re. Albert Fish captured - arrested
* 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 DENIES GUILT IN GAFFNEY CRIME" with subheads. (see) I suspect this is one of the few pu... See More
Lindberghs return from self exile (visit)....
Item #686457
December 06, 1937
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Dec. 6, 1937
* Charles Lindbergh & family
* 1st & only visit to America
* Self exile in Europe (1935-39)
The top of the front page has a great banner headline: "LINDYS HOME FOR CHRISTMAS" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Two related photos are on the back page. Lindbergh and his family lived in Europe from 1935 till 1939 because of the relentl... See More
FCC created...
Item #686456
June 21, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 21, 1934
* Federal Communications Commission (FCC) creation
* Franklin D. Roosevelt FDR signs bill
The top of page 2 has one column headings that include: "40 BILLS SIGNED BY THE PRESIDENT" "Others Are Silver, Communications, Federal Procedures and Air Crash Publicity Law" and more. (see) Coverage on the initial creation of the Federal Communicat... See More
1935 Garrettsville, Ohio train robbery...
Item #686455
November 08, 1935
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, November 8, 1935
* Garrettsville, Ohio train robbery
* Gangster Alvin Karpis - Ma Barker gang
The front page has a one column heading: "Bandit Gang Gets $46,000 in Train Raid" Karpis was member of the Ma Barker Gang, and was Public Enemy No. 1 at the time.
Complete with 46 pages, rag edition in very nice condition. A few small binding holes alo... See More
1939 Chicago gangland war....
Item #686454
May 15, 1939
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 15, 1939
* Ralph Capone's Cicero nightclub raid
* Chicago gangland wars
* Best title to be had - rare as such
The front page has a nice banner headline concerning the gangland wars in Chicago that reads: "SEIZE 5 IN CAPONE CLUB RAID" with subhead. Nice for display. related photo is on the back page. Ironically, Al 'Scarface' Capone would be... See More
Battle of Chosin Reservoir begins...
Item #686453
November 28, 1950
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, November 28, 1950
* Battle of Chosin Reservoir begins
* People's Republic of China enter
* Korean War
The front page has a banner headline: "REDS POUR OVER ALLIES" with lead-in: "MacArthur Calls It a 'Mew War'" and subheads. (see)
Complete in 34 pages, light toning at the margins, small binding holes along the spine/1st column, gener... See More
Jacob 'Gurrah' Shapiro found guilty...
Item #686451
June 18, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 18, 1938
* Jacob 'Gurrah' Shapiro
* New York mobster
* Murder Inc. co-founder
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "GURRAH CONVICTED, GETS 3-YEAR TERM AS FUR RACKETEER" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on New York mobster, Jacob 'Gurrah' Shapiro, co-founder of Murder Inc., found guilty of racketeering in the fur in... See More
Shanghai Incident China of 1932....
Item #686439
February 20, 1932
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, February 20, 1932
* January 28 Incident
* Shanghai, China
* Japanese offensive
The front page has a nice banner headline: "JAPANESE START 'BIG PUSH'" with many subheads. Related map on page 2. Eight related photos are on the back page. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete in 28 pages, rag... See More
1935 SS Mohawk shipwreck...
Item #686437
January 25, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 25, 1935.
* SS Mohawk shipwreck
* Ward Line ocean liner
* New Jersey coast collision
* Charles Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping Trial
* Bruno Hauptmann takes the stand
* Loads of court testimony
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "WARD LINER SINKS IN CRASH WITH FREIGHTER OFF JERSEY; ALL ABROAD BELIEVED SAVED" with sub
... See More
* SS Mohawk shipwreck
* Ward Line ocean liner
* New Jersey coast collision
* Charles Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping Trial
* Bruno Hauptmann takes the stand
* Loads of court testimony
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "WARD LINER SINKS IN CRASH WITH FREIGHTER OFF JERSEY; ALL ABROAD BELIEVED SAVED" with sub
1899 B. H. Roberts excluded from Congress...
Item #686436
December 08, 1899
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Dec. 8, 1899
* B. H. Brigham Henry Roberts
* Mormonism - Mormons leader
* Seat in U.S. Congress ? (polygamy)
The front page has a one column heading: "Spurned At His Home" with subheads. (see) 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... See More
John Dillinger gang member captured in 1933......
Item #686435
December 24, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 24, 1933
* John Dillinger gang member captured
* Hilton Crouch - race car driver - getaway man
Page 7 has a one column heading: "Dillinger Gangster Captured In Chicago" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on Dillinger gang member H.C. Crouch being captured.
Complete 1st section only with 64 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More
1919 C-5 airship transatlantic flight attempt......
Item #686434
May 18, 1919
ROTOGRAVURE SECTION ONLY of the New York Times, May 18, 1919
* United States Navy C class blimp
* Transatlantic flight attempt
* Aviation - airship - dirigible - zeppelin
The front page of this section has 3 related photos concerning the C-5 transatlantic flight attempt. (see)
Other topics throughout. Complete with 8 pages, irregular along the spine, generally good.
wikipedia notes: O... See More
General Pershing's memoirs of WWI....
Item #686433
January 12, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 12, 1931
* General John J. "Black Jack" Pershing
* "My Experiences In The World War" memoirs
* Chapter I text
Page 21 has a six column headline: "MY EXPERIENCES IN THE WORLD WAR" with two photos. (see) Text of chapter I here.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 40 pages, light toning and minor wear at the ... See More
Helen Jacobs wins 1936 Wimbledon singles....
Item #686431
July 05, 1936
THE DETROIT NEWS, July 5, 1936
* Helen Jacobs wins singles title
* Wimbledon tennis championships
The front page of this sport's section has a seven column headline: "Helen Jacobs Wins at Wimbledon in Fifth Attempt" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Helen Jacobs winning the 1936 Women's singles title at Wimbledon. This was her only singles title there.
Complet... See More
Serial killer & rapist Albert Fish trial...
Item #686428
March 25, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 25, 1935
* Albert H. Fish court trial - Confession
* Serial killer, child rapist and cannibal
* "The Boogey Man" - "Gray Man"
* "Brooklyn Vampire" - "Werewolf of Wysteria"
The top of page 3 is a one column heading: "'FISH SAYS HE SLEW THE GAFFNEY BOY" with subheads. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publi... See More
1936 San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge opening........
Item #686412
November 15, 1936
ROTOGRAVURE SECTION only of the New York Times, Nov. 15, 1936
* San Francisco--Oakland Bay Bridge opens
The front page of this section has two photos related to opening of this famous bridge
Other topics throughout. Complete rotogravure section only with all 6 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
... See More
Review & premiere of "Rudy", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #686411
October 13, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, October 13, 1993
* Best "Rudy" movie advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere review
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football
* Biographical sports film
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Rudy" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywoo... See More
Rose Bowl upset... Columbia Universtiy win over Stanford...
Item #686390
January 02, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, January 2, 1934
* Rose Bowl upset - NCAA college football
* Columbia University vs. Stanford Cardinals
* Biggest achievement in Columbia football history
The front page of the sport's section has a nice banner headline: "COLUMBIA WHIPS STANFORD IN MUD, 7-0" with subheads lineups and 2 related photos. (see) Nice for display.
Complete with 28 pages, rag... See More
Michael Jordan wins MVP w/ Mars Nike ad...
Item #686389
May 26, 1988
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 26, 1988
* Michael Jordan wins 1st MVP award
* Chicago Bulls basketball season
The top of page 15 of the sport's section has a four column heading: "Jordan Wins MVP Award, but It Doesn't Have Ring to It" with photo of Jordan. (see)
Complete 1st and sport's sections only with a total of 60 pages, nice condition.... See More
Huey Long gets black eye at Sands Point.....
Item #686388
August 29, 1933
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., August 29, 1933
* Louisiana Senator Huey Long - "The Kingfish"
* Gets black eye at Sands Point Bath Club - New York
The front page has a one column heading: "Huey Long Claims Gang Attacked Him" with subhead. (see)
Complete with 12 pages, light toning at the margins, tiny binding holes along the spine, nice condition.
wikipedia notes: Louisi... See More
1947 Jacob 'Gurrah' Shapiro death...
Item #686387
June 10, 1947
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 10, 1947
* Jacob 'Gurrah' Shapiro
* New York mobster
* Murder Inc. co-founder
The top of the back page has one column headings: "GURRAH JAKE DIES IN PRISON HOSPITAL" "Shapiro, Associate of Lepke in Murder Ring, Succumbs at 50 to Heart Disease" with smaller subheads. First report coverage on the death of New York mobster, Jacob 'Gurra... See More
Don Budge wins Wimbledon tennis title....
Item #686386
July 02, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 2, 1938
* Don Budge wins Wimbledon
* Men's singles tennis title
The sport's section (page 7) has a four column headline: "Wimbledon Title Retained by Budge" with subheads and related photo. (see) First report coverage on American tennis player, Don Budge, winning his second and last Wimbledon singles title.
Complete with all 28 pages, rag edition... See More
Battle of Ridgeway (1866)....
Item #686385
June 08, 1866
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 8, 1866
* Fenian raids in Canada
The top of the front page has one column headings: "THE FENIANS" "Operations On The Border" "ANOTHER INVASION OF CANADA" "Ten Thousand Canadians Concentrated at Montreal" and more. Lengthy text.
Other news of the day soon after the end of the Civil War. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.... See More
2nd New York Times crossword puzzle...
Item #686383
February 22, 1942
MAGAZINE SECTION ONLY of the New York Times, February 22, 1942
* 2nd ever crossword puzzle in this famed title
* Answers from the very 1st
This magazine section, done in tabloid-size format, has the second crossword puzzle in the history of this famed newspaper.
A staple of the Sunday Times for the past 60+ years has been its famous crossword puzzle, and this magazine se... See More
Venustiano Carranza assassination.....
Item #686382
May 23, 1920
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass., May 23, 1920
* Venustiano Carranza assassination
* Rodolfo Herrero - Mexican Revolution
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "CARRANZA IS SHOT DEAD" with subheads. (see)
Eight pages, toning and some wear at the margins, should be handled with care.... See More
Admiral Chester W. Nimitz takes over....
Item #686381
December 19, 1941
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass., Dec. 19, 1941
* Admiral Chester W. Nimitz promoted
* Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet
* Husband E. Kimmel loses position
* Post bombing of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
The front page has a three column pictorial with heading: "They Take Over As U. S. Commanders" with brief text. First report coverage on Chester W. Nimitz taking over as fleet adm... See More
Ray Keech wins Indianapolis 500 in 1929...
Item #686377
May 31, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 31, 1929
* Indianapolis 500 auto race
* Ray Keech wins
* Bill Spence killed
* Indianapolis 500 auto race
* Ray Keech wins
* Bill Spence killed
The front page has a one column heading: "RAY KEECH WINS 500 MILE AUTO RACE; ONE DIES" with subhead. (see) Reporting continues in the sport's section. Five related photos are on the back page. (see) First report coverage on the 1929 Indi
1930 Lutie (Wilburton), Oklahoma mining disaster.....
Item #686375
November 30, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 30, 1930
* Lutie, Latimer County, Oklahoma
* Coal mine explosion disaster
The top of page 6 has a one column heading: "13 MINERS KILLED IN OKLAHOMA BLAST" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the gas explosion at the Hali-Ola Coal Company's No. 5 mine near Wilburton, Oklahoma.
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 32 p... See More
Alamo, Tennessee Negro lynching...
Item #686373
May 30, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 30, 1929
* Joe Boxley Negro lynching in Alamo, Tennessee
Page 21 has one column headings: "NEGRO, 19, LYNCHED BY TENNESSEE MOB" "Youth Accused of Attacking Woman Is Taken From Jail at Alamo and Hanged" "SHERIFF'S HOME STORMED" First report coverage on the lynching of Negro Joe Boxley in Alamo, Tennessee. Always nice to have nota... See More
1938 Midvale UT school bus disaster....
Item #686371
December 02, 1938
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, December 2, 1938
* Midvale UT school bus - train disaster
* Riverton & South Jordan Utah children
The top of page 9 has a one column heading: "23 DIE AS TRAIN HITS SCHOOL BUS IN SNOWSTORM" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the school bus disaster near Midvale, Utah. This was the worse school bus accident in U.S. history and lead to new laws re... See More
Post Battle of Midway details...
Item #686368
June 29, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 29, 1942
* Post Battle Of Midway results
* United States Navy vs. Imperial Japanese Navy
* Details of Japanese loss coming to light
The front page has a six column headline: "NEW LIST BY NAVY OF FOE'S ,MIDWAY LOSES" with subheads that include: "4 Carriers Sunk" and more. (see)
Complete with 30 pages, rag edition in great condition.
... See More
Michael I of Romania turns 18....
Item #686364
October 26, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 26, 1939
* Michael I of Romania - 18th birthday
* Becomes member of the Senate of Romania
* Last King of Romania
The top of page 3 has a two column heading: "Michael of Romania Feted on Coming of Age; 18-Year-Old-Prince Now Full Heir to Throne" with photo. (see) First report coverage on Michael I of Romania turning 18 years old which automaticall... See More
Hindenburg airship 1st flight to America begins...
Item #686348
May 07, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 7, 1936
* Hindenburg - LZ-129 zeppelin - airship
* Very 1st flight to America begins
* Lakehurst, New Jersey disaster fame
The front page has a one column heading: "HINDENBURG BEGINS FIRST U.S. FLIGHT" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the start of the very 1st flight of the infamous airship to America. Lengthy article continues on page 12 with... See More
1st Transatlantic flight... Graf Zeppelin German airship...
Item #686347
October 12, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 12, 1928
* D-LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin German airship
* 1st Intercontinental flight beginning
* Atlantic Ocean to Lakehurst, New Jersey
The front page has a four column headline: "ZEPPELIN SOARS OVER MEDITERRANEAN; RETARDED BY WIND, HEADS FOR ATLANTIC; EXPECTED HERE ABOUT NOON ON SUNDAY" with subheads and related map. (see) Lengthy coverage on the 1st Inte... See More
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar retires after Pistons win....
Item #686346
June 14, 1989
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 14, 1989
* Kareem Abdul-Jabbar last NBA Lakers game
* Detroit Pistons win basketball championship
* Best title to be had - rare as such
The front page has a thrree column photo with heading: "Lakers and Kareem Bow Out" (see) The front page of the sport's section has a banner headline: "Pistons End a Reign, Cap a Careeer" with subheads and pho... See More
Review & premiere of "Schindler's List", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #686345
December 15, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 15, 1993
* Best "Schindler's List" advertisement
* Steven Spielberg - Liam Neeson
* Grand Opening Day premiere
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Schindler's List" and perhaps no better newspaper could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area&#... See More
"The Flying Hutchinsons" family lost ?...
Item #686343
September 12, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 12, 1932
* Colonel George R. Hutchinson
* "Flying family" lost at sea ?
* Aviation - airplanes
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "HUTCHINSONS FEARED LOST; PLANE WITH 8 DOWN AT SEA; AID GOES FROM GREENLAND" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues on page 3 with related photo. History shows that this famous fly... See More
Richard Loeb killed in prison....
Item #686342
January 29, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 29, 1936
* Richard Loeb killed in prison
* Bobby Franks murderer
* Leopold and Loeb fame
The front page has a one column heading: "CONVICT KILLS LOEB, FRANKS BOY SLAYER" with subheads. (see)
Complete with all 40 pages, light toning at the margin, generally nice.... See More
1951 sport's stars photos...
Item #686341
December 23, 1951
SPORT'S SECTION ONLY of the New York Times, Dec. 23, 1951
* Sport's stars & feats of 1951
* Bobby Thomson - Ben Hogan
* Kentucky Wildcats basketball & more
The front page of this section has ten photos of various sport's stars for the year of 1927 with heading: "Some Outstanding Performers in the World of Sports During Year That Saw Numerous Upsets" Nice for d... See More
Munich Agreement of 1938... Sudetenland....
Item #686338
September 29, 1938
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 29, 1938
* Munich Agreement (same day)
* Adolph Hitler - Neville Chamberlain
* Sudetenland - Czechoslovakia concession ?
* Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain
* Appeasement speech re. Adolph Hitler's aggression
The front page has a nice banner headline: "4 MEN DEBATE EUROPE'S FATE; British, French and Italian Chiefs to Meet Hitler Today" ... See More
1987 James Baldwin death...
Item #686337
December 02, 1987
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 2, 1987
* James Baldwin death (1st report)
* African American writer - activist
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Baldwin Dies at 63; Writer Explored Black Experience" with photo. (see)
Complete with all sections except classifieds (60+ pages), nice condition.
Military "camp" newspaper from the South Pacific...
Item #686336
August 10, 1945
RIMBA POST, , N.E.I. (Netherlands East Antilies), Army Daily, Aug. 10, 1945
* Rare military title from a remote island
* Atomic bombing of Nagasaki, Japan
* World War II coming to an end
This was actually printed on the Island of Biak. Biak is a small island located just northwest of New Guinea. During World War II it was a strategic airfield of the Japanese Army serving ... See More
Jewish Holocaust... public reality... Nazi atrocities...
Item #686335
November 28, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 28, 1942
* Jewish Holocaust being known for the 1st time
* Nazi-occupied Poland exterminations
Page 7 has one column headings: "POLAND IN APPEAL ON NAZI OUTRAGES" "Her Parliamentary Council at London Calls to the World Against Massacres" "Underground Aids Jews", "Finance Minister Strausburger, on Visit Here, Says Germ... See More
From the Confederacy with a report on Fort Hatteras...
Item #686332
July 16, 1861
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, July 16, 1861 This is one of just a few newspapers which printed "Confederate States Of America" in the dateline. The front page is entirely taken up with ads.
War related items are on page 2 include: "Weapons" "England & France Side with the Southern Confederacy" ""Loan for the Defense of the C
... See More
1936 Goodwin, Arkansas airplane crash....
Item #686325
January 16, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 16, 1936
* American Airlines Flight 1 disaster
* Douglas DC-2 airliner - airplane crash
* Goodwin, St. Francis County, Arkansas
The front page has a one column heading: "CRASH OF AIRLINER BAFFLES EXPERTS; 17 BODIES REMOVED" with subheads. (see) Lengthy coverage continues inside with a few related photos. Loads of text.
Complete in 44 pages, light toni... See More
John Wayne Gacy executed... serial killer clown...
Item #686324
May 10, 1994
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 10, 1994
* John Wayne Gacy
* Serial "killer clown"
* Joel Rifkin guilty
The top of page 12 has a one column heading: "Gacy Executed in Illinois for Murders of 33" with subhead. First report coverage on the execution of American serial killer, John Wayne Gacy. (see)
Also of interest is a one column heading on page 11: "Admitted Killed Guilty ... See More
Poverty in 1951 NYC...
Item #686315
December 23, 1951
THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 2 only, December 23, 1951
* Poverty in NYC
* Case examples
* Christmas time
The front page of this section has a banner headline: "AT CHRISTMAS REMEMBER THE NEEDIEST" with related illustration and some cases. Nice for display.
Other topics throughout. Complete section 2 only with all 24 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More
1908 Rhoads Opera House Fire... Boyertown PA...
Item #686312
January 17, 1908
THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Pennsylvania, Jan. 17, 1908
* Rhoads Opera House fire disaster
* Boyertown, Berks County, Pennsylvania
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "THE PEOPLE OF BOYERTOWN BUSY BURYING THEIR DEAD" with subheads. (see) Nice to have in a Pennsylvania publication. Included with this issue is an acid free display folder for protection.
Ten pages, light t... See More
1908 Goldfield, Nevada labor troubles ending...
Item #686310
January 13, 1908
THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, Jan. 13, 1908
* Goldfield NV Nevada
* Labor troubles of 1907 ending
* Gold miners - owners
The front page has a two column heading: "Troops Must Leave Goldfield, Is the Announcement of Roosevelt" with subhead. (see)
Complete with 10 pages, light toning, some margin wear, generally good. Should be handled with care.
wikipedia notes: The Goldfield,... See More
1908 Tong Wars in San Francisco...
Item #686308
January 18, 1908
THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, Jan. 18, 1908
* San Francisco, California Chinatown
* Human trafficking - Tong Wars - slave girls
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "TONG WAR CLAIMS TWO MORE MEN" with subheads. (see) Great to have in a Frisco publication. Rare as such.
Complete with 14 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally nice.... See More
1930 Chicago gangland war in full swing...
Item #686306
March 24, 1928
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 24, 1928
* Gambling festers in the city
* Chicago gangland wars
* Al 'Scarface' Capone era
* Prohibition & great depression
* Best title to be had - rare as such
The front page has a great banner headline concerning the gangland wars in Chicago that reads: "LIST 215 GAMBLING JOINTS" with subheads. (see) A list of the addresses of these g... See More
Craig Wood wins 1941 Masters golf tournament
Item #686303
April 07, 1941
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 7, 1941
* Craig Wood wins Masters Tournament
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia
* World War II - WWII era
The front page of the sport's section (page 11) has a two column heading: "Wood Captures Augusta Meet" with photo. (see) First report coverage on Craig Wood winning the 1941 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia.
Complete with 18 pages... See More
Rogers Hornsby finishes the season above .400...
Item #686302
September 30, 1924
THE DAY, New London, Conn., Sept. 30, 1924
* Rogers Hornsby ends with .424 batting average
* St. Louis Cardinals - major league baseball MLB
The sports page (pg. 11) has a one column head reading: "ROGERS HORNSBY CLOSES WITH .424" (see)
Complete with 14 pages, light toning at the margins, tiny binding holes along the spine/1st column, generally nice.... See More
1935 George Weyerhaeuser kidnapping....
Item #686300
June 02, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 2, 1935
* George Weyerhaeuser kidnapping
* Tacoma, Washington (freed)
* Alvin "Creepy" Karpis ??
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "TACOMA BOY FREE, $200,000 IS PAID; HE NAMES KARPIS" with subheads. (see) Report continues on page 3 with photo of Karpis. Karpis was suspected in the kidnapping but it turned out that he had noth... See More
Same day report of September 11...
Item #686298
September 11, 2001
WILLIAMSPORT SUN-GAZETTE, A Special Afternoon Edition, Penn., September 11, 2001
* 9/11 Terrorists attack
* World Trade Center
Because most newspapers today are morning papers, most reported the tragedy of September 11 in their Sept. 12 issue. But some printed an "Extra" edition later the same day, such as this newspaper.
The banner headline reads: "Attacked" with... See More
Bob Dylan transitions from acoustic to electric: his Forest Hills concert...
Item #686292
April 06, 1967
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, April 6, 1967
* The Who - English rock band
* First review in a American newspaper
* Roger Daltrey - Keith Moon - Pete Townsend
The Village Voice has the distinction of giving "The Who" it's very first review in a American newspaper. Page 23 under: "Rock 'N' Wreck" is that review. Coverage continues on the next page. See images ... See More
William Taft elected President...
Item #686260
November 04, 1908
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Nov. 4, 1908
* William Howard Taft
* 1908 Presidential Election
The front page has a banner headline: "TAFT MAJORITIES A SURPRISE TO MANY" with subheads and related illustration. (see) 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 paper.
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Premiere of "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2"
Item #686259
August 22, 1986
LOS ANGELES TIMES, August 22, 1986
* The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
* Grand Opening Day premiere
* "The Fly" movie advertisement (1st weekend)
* Science-fiction horror film - Jeff Goldblum
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of... See More
Al 'Scarface' Capone changes plea....
Item #686258
September 27, 1933
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Sept. 27. 1933
* Michigan City, Indiana prison break
* Bank robber John Dillinger connection
* George Machine Gun Kelly
* Captured in Memphis Tennessee
* Prohibition & great depression era
The front page has a nice banner headline: "FLEEING FELONS FACE TRAP" with subheads. Lengthy 1st report coverage continues on page 2 with photos of the escapees. (... See More
Review & premiere of "Wyatt Earp", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #686257
June 24, 1994
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 24, 1994
* Best "Wyatt Earp" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* American Western - Kevin Costner
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Wyatt Earp" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prim... See More
Battle of the Bulge prelude... George S. Patton...
Item #686256
November 27, 1944
MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, Nov. 27, 1944
* Third United States Army
* General George S. Patton
* World War II - WWII
* Battle of the Bulge prelude
The front page has a nice banner headline: "PATTON SHATTERS SAAR FRONTIER" with subheads. (see)
Complete with all 16 pages, light toning at the margins, a few small ink notations including one on the front page (see), g... See More
1917 October Socialist Revolution...
Item #686255
November 12, 1917
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Nov. 12, 1917
* Great October Socialist Russian Revolution
* Petrograd (Saint Petersburg), Russia
* Bolshevik Coup - Alexander Kerensky
The front page has a six column headline: "KERENSKY TROOPS AT CAPITAL" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not t... See More
Very displayable masthead...
Item #686253
April 09, 1720
WEEKLY JOURNAL OR SATURDAY'S POST, London, April 9, 1720
* Great masthead engraving
* Early 18th century original
The most significant feature of this issue is the very ornate & displayable engraving in the masthead, which also contains the extension to the title: "...With Freshest Advices Foreign and Domestick."
Various European news reports with the back leaf mostly fil... See More
John Maynard Keynes death... macroeconomics...
Item #686249
April 22, 1946
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, April 22, 1946
* John Maynard Keynes death
* Macroeconomics in governments
The top of page 16 has a two column heading: "Lord Keynes, Economist, Dies of Heart Attack" with photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 22 pages, light toning at the margins, minor spine wear, generally nice.... See More
Mae West leaves Broadway for Hollywood...
Item #686248
December 24, 1933
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Dec. 24, 1933
* American Stage & film actress Mae West
* Leaves Broadway for Hollywood movies
The top of page 8 has a banner heading: "Mae West, Reluctantly Given a Small Part, Revolutionizes the Film World" with subheads and nice photo. (see)
Complete 1st section only with all 14 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally nice.... See More
Amelia Earhart's 1932 record flight...
Item #686247
July 14, 1932
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 14, 1932
* Aviatrix Amelia Earhart Putnam airplane
* Women's transcontinental flight record
* Los Angeles to Newark, New Jersey
Page 3 has a one column heading: "Amelia Putnam Sets Mark For Women Flyers" with subhead. A one column photo of Earhart is on the back page. (see) First report coverage on Amelia Earhart breaking the transcontinental flig... See More
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