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America at war: The Great War Collection...
Item #649249
THE GREAT WAR COLLECTION (11 issues) - A great opportunity for an instant collection encompassing every American war. You get eleven original/authentic newspapers, one each for:French & Indian War, Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Mexican War, Civil War, Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, and the Gulf War.
The earliest two are British; all others ar... See More
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Great horseracing publication...
Item #673393
August 25, 1900
THE SPIRIT OF THE TIMES & SPORTSMAN - Futurity, 1900 A terrific horse racing publication, actually dated inside "Aug. 25, 1900". A great wealth of photos of horses & owners, etc.
Complete in 52 pages, still with the 3 color outer wrapper, great condition.
Last train robbery by "Kid" Curry and members of the Wild Bunch...
Item #673291
July 10, 1901
GREENSBORO PATRIOT, North Carolina, July 10, 1901 The top of page 11 has a very fine account of the last train robbery by members of the "Wild Bunch".
This robbery of the Great Northern train happened near Wagner, Montana, but Kid Curry and other members of the Wild Bunch. The article provides much detail and takes over half a column.
Twelve pages, cleanly cut at the spine, brown... See More
Rare and early stock market title...
Item #649268
January 01, 1903
WALL STREET DAILY NEWS, New York, 1903 This interesting & quite rare newspaper is subtitled: "A Daily Journal Devoted to Financial Interests", from over a century ago. This newspaper has a wealth of early stock market reporting & would be a great companion newspaper for any modern report on the stock market.
Four pages, 10 by 13 1/2 inches, re-joined at the spine, nice con... See More
First American woman to receive a pilot's license...
Item #670604
August 01, 1911
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, Aug. 1, 1911 Th top of the front page has column heads including the famed aviator Harriet Quimby, with: "PILOT'S LICENSES GIVEN WOMAN AVIATOR BY AERO CLUB" "Miss Harriet Quimby Fulfills All Conditions Imposed by Several Fine Flights This Morning" "First American Woman To Be Given License".
The following yea... See More
Buy a ticket on the Titanic!
Item #672048
April 09, 1912
THE TIMES, London, England, April 9, 1912 The day before the Titanic sailed from England on April 10, this iconic British newspaper has on page 2 an advertisement promoting ticket sales on the various White Star Line ships, including the Titanic.
The ad includes: "...Largest Steamers In The World. Titanic Sails First Voyage Wed., April 10th...Liverpool--New York..." with other par... See More
1,350 go down with the Titanic...
Item #670548
April 16, 1912
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, April 16, 1912 This is the first report with the truth of the Titanic tragedy, the sobering banner headline: "1350 PEOPLE GO DOWN WITH TITANIC" and among the subheads: "Only Survivors Are the 868 People On Board Carpathia" "Many Prominent Men Believed Among The Dead" "Anxious Relatives And Friends Besieging The Of... See More
Horse racing magazine from Lexington, Kentucky...
Item #646999
THE THOROUGHBRED RECORD, Lexington, Kentucky, 1913 As the title would suggest this magazine is focused on horse racing, and the masthead notes: "A Weekly Thoroughbred Journal Published by the Thoroughbred Record Company".The ftpg. has a horse racing-related photo with a great wealth of text inside on the horse racing. Many horse racing advertisements as well.
Complete in 1... See More
A record of the construction of the Panama Canal...
Item #649251
January 01, 1914
CANAL RECORD, Ancon, Canal Zone, 1914 This small-size periodical from the Isthmus of Panama is an interesting newspaper published by the "Isthmian Canal Commission", given free of charge to employees of the Commission & the Panama Railroad Company. It lasted for several years documenting the construction of the Panama Canal, considered one of the finest engineering achiev... See More
Inventions, patents, and more... From the early 1900's...
Item #649215
(10) SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York A lot of ten issues from 1900 - 1915. Not a "supplement" of the regular issue, but rather a separate stand-alone title which got its start to report on the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. Nice condition with a wealth of illustrations and photos throughout.
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Terrific issue on the hanging of Leo Frank...
Item #670608
August 17, 1915
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, Aug. 17, 1915 Although we have offered a number of issues on the lynching of Leo Frank, this is likely the most dramatic front page account we have seen.
Those not familiar with the event, this is the story of Leo Frank, the Jewish factory superintendent in Atlanta who was found guilty of murdering a 13 year-old employee. His legal case, and lynching ... See More
The 1917 Mattoon, Illinois (and surrounding area) tornado outbreak...
Item #677944
May 28, 1917
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Atlanta, Georgia, May 28, 1917
* Mattoon, IL tornado outbreak
* One of the deadliest tornado sequences on record
The front page has the displayable banner headline: "OVER 200 DEAD, 1000 HURT, LOSS $5,000,000", with several related subheadings and supporting text. This multi-day tornado event remains one of the deadliest on record.
Other news, sports and ... See More
By and for brewery and soft drink workers...
Item #649248
BREWERY & SOFT DRINK WORKERS' JOURNAL, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1918 An interesting folio size newspaper for members of the: "International Union of United Brewery & Soft Drink Workers" from just a year before Prohibition. Two of the inside pages are in German. An interesting newspaper for display in a home bar, etc.Four pages, lightly toned, some minor margin tears, small b... See More
Airship Roma disaster in 1922...
Item #677950
February 23, 1922
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass., February 23, 1922
* Airship Roma disaster
* Norfolk, VA crash
The front page has a four column headline: "BREAKDOWN OF CONTROLS CAUSE OF 'ROMA' DISASTER", with lengthy subheading and supporting coverage which continues on an inside page.
Other news of the day with period advertising is found throughout. Complete in 8 pages, some brownin... See More
The complete 1928 World Series: Yankees take a four game sweep...
Item #672656
October 05, 1928
GREENSBORO DAILY NEWS, North Carolina A collection of six consecutive issues dated October 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 covering the entire Yankee's four game sweep of the 1928 Major League World Series over the St. Louis Cardinals.
Fine coverage of each game including both front page and sports page reporting. Babe Ruth's name is quite prominent in several reports.
Each issue is complete,... See More
32 total points scored in one hockey match... NHL Record...
Item #677948
February 19, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 19, 1936
* New York Americans vs. Montreal Maroons
* Record breaking game for points scored
Page 23 has the banner headline: "Deluge of Goals Produces Draw Between Americans and Maroon Six", with related subheads, supporting coverage, the lineup and the scoring chart. This tells of the record breaking game of 32 total points scored between the New Yor... See More
Bruno Hauptmann dies in the electric chair...
Item #673155
April 06, 1936
THE GREENSBORO PATRIOT, North Carolina, April 6, 1936 The ftpg. has reports headed: "Bruno Hauptmann Pays For Crime" "Dies In Chair Without Word Of Confession" "Walked Calmly to Electric Chair, Millions Think He Had Accomplices In Kidnap-Killing of Lindbergh Child" plus a photo of him as well.
The back page has a photo montage of "Bruno Richard Hauptmann&q... See More
Notable cartoon on the plight of Jewish refugees...
Item #673405
July 03, 1938
NEW YORK TIMES, July 3, 1938 The top of an inside page (E-3) has a very notable political cartoon concerning the plight of Jewish refugees trying to flee Nazi Germany, notable enough that it is a feature display in the National Holocaust Museum in Washington, D.C.
This cartoon was created in anticipation of the Evian Conference, an idea of President Franklin Roosevelt to be held in France, ... See More
Betty Davis... "Dark Victory"...
Item #677563
April 20, 1939
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, April 20, 1939
* Glamorous Ad for Betty Davis Movie, "Dark Victory"
On pg. 8 is an article and ad for the new Betty Davis movie: "BLAZING WITH ALL THE BRILLIANT FLAME OF HER GENIUS". The large ad (approximately 10" by 12") shows Miss Davis in full glamour.
News of the day and period advertising are found throughout.
Complete in 2... See More
Thanksgiving in 1939... Great for display...
Item #677560
November 23, 1939
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, November 23, 1939
* Thanksgiving focus piece written by Chester H. Rowell
On pg. 28 is a full page Thanksgiving piece written by Chester H Rowell, and early leader of the Progressive Movement in California. The piece is titled: "GIVE THANKS THIS DAY !" and is framed by autumnal artwork.
Complete in 30 pages, light toning, small address label on the f... See More
Laurel & Hardy... Reunion Film coverage...
Item #677561
November 23, 1939
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, November 23, 1939
* Laurel & Hardy Reunited in Their Funniest Feature Length Comedy.
* The Kind of Picture They've Always Wanted to Make
On pg. 10 is an article and ad for the new "Reunion" film staring Laurel & Hardy: "THE FLYING DEUCES". The article also has an accompanying image.
Additionally, there is a large ad for Gullive... See More
Collection of English language Nazi newspapers...
Item #636874
(10) WORLD WAR II: "The Star" and "Evening Press" newspapers from Guernsey in the Channel Islands. Ten issues of a bona-fide Nazi newspaper published in English for the residents of this English Channel island during the Nazi occupation. All issues date from 1940 thru early 1945. The images shown are representative of what you will receive.
So Hitler will win the war within 6 months...
Item #673167
February 02, 1941
LOS ANGELES EXAMINER, California, Feb. 2, 1941 The banner headline has an interesting report: "HITLER DECIDES TO WIN WAR WITHIN 6 MONTHS" with subhead: "Blow to Bring Crisis in U.S.--Japanese Tension" and more.
The complete first section with pages 1-22.
50 issues with World War II content...
Item #649270
(50) WORLD WAR II -- A lot of fifty issues each with front page war headlines. Folio-size; nice for resale or for someone wishing to begin a collection. The issues may have edge tears and/or a rough left spine, but they are nice for framing and do not have loss of text.
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A Nazi newspaper from an English island... "Lord Haw-Haw"...
Item #669291
October 20, 1942
THE STAR, Guernsey, Channel Islands, Oct. 20, 1942 Among the front page reports are: "Churchill Haunted by Ghost Of Second Front" "Germans Storm A Mountain" "A Am Lord Haw-Haw! - The Truth at Last About Fascinating Radio Figure" and more.
Lord Haw-Haw was William Joyce, an American-born Fascist politician and Nazi propaganda broadcaster to the United Kingdom during W... See More
A World War II newspaper from the Navy Yard...
Item #649240
January 01, 1944
BEACON, Philadelphia Navy Yard, 1944 A military paper produced at the Navy Yard, which was a major site for not only the building of new warships but also the repair of vessels damaged in the war. As would be expected there is a great wealth of war-related content, with an emphasis of naval items.
Eight pages, 10 1/2 by 16 pages, printed on high quality paper, nice condition. The photos sho... See More
Allied propaganda newspaper dropped from planes...
Item #673415
May 22, 1944
NACHRICHTEN FUR DIE TRUPPE, Europe, May 22, 1944 A most fascinating single sheet newspaper, which translates to "News For The Troops", published by the Psychological Warfare Division of the Allied forces and dropped by Allied aircraft over Germany during the closing year of the war. This newspaper/leaflet was created to counter Goebbels' propaganda machine. Notice this dates ab... See More
The D-Day invasion pushes on...
Item #673412
June 09, 1944
DAILY NEWS, New York, June 9, 1944 A nice and large headline from just a few days after D-Day: "INVADERS 11 MI. FROM CHERBOURG" with a photo of: "The first German prisoners taken in the invasion of France...". Much more on this inside.
Complete in 40 pages, tabloid-size, very nice condition.
Adolf Hitler is dead...
Item #672489
May 02, 1945
THE ROANOKE TIMES, Virginia, May 2, 1945 The banner headline announces what all Allied forces and countries have been waiting for: "HITLER DEAD, NAZIS SAY" with a sub-banner head: "Admiral Doenitz Designated Reich Leader". Also: "Fuehrer Reported Killed While Fighting 'To The Last Breath' As Berlin Is Near Total Collapse" "Details Of End Are Not Rev... See More
Military newspaper printed in the jungles of New Guinea...
Item #649247
October 06, 1945
GUINEA GOLD, "Australian Edition", Oct. 6, 1945 On November 19, 1942, Australian and U.S. troops fighting Japanese invaders in the New Guinea jungle read the first issue of "Guinea Gold", a unique four-page Australian army newspaper which day after day thereafter published a record number of world scoops. It was able to do so because U.S. General Douglas MacArthur, Sup
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Rare movie prop newspaper...
Item #673169
January 01, 1948
NEW YOUR EVENING DISPATCH, New York City (no date) We've all seen newspapers used as props in movies, typically with a headline relating to the plot of the movie. Obviously created exclusively for the production of the movie, they are quite rare and seldom come on the collector's market.
I am not aware of what motion picture this issue was created for, but it is obvious the bold hea... See More
Dead Sea Scrolls are found...
Item #646104
April 25, 1948
NEW YORK TIMES, April 25, 1948 The top of page 6 has a nearly half column report headed: "10 Ancient Scrolls Found In Palestine" "Books of Isiah and Daniel Are Among Ten Items in Hebrew Written About A.D. 70". This is the report of the significant finding of the Dead Sea Scrolls "...by roving Bedouins..." as noted in the article.
The complete first sectio... See More
Banned from hotel, Elgin Baylor refuses to play...
Item #677557
January 17, 1959
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 17, 1959
* Elgin Baylor refuses to play in West Virginia
* Negro team members banned from "white's only" hotel
The 1st column of the front page has heading: "Baylor, N.B.A. Star, Balks at Hotel Ban", which states in part: "Elgin Baylor, rookie star of the professional Minneapolis Lakers, refused to play tonight... in protest...&... See More
Kennedy vs. Nixon...
Item #677568
November 06, 1960
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 6, 1960
* Dramatic coverage 2 days before the 1960 election
* Kennedy vs. Nixon
The front page has: "KENNEDY TOURS CITY AREA, RENEWS PLEDGE FOR PEACE; NIXON SETS 4-HOUR TV TALK", "KENNEDY APPEARS TO LEAD IN STATE; RELIGION A FACTOR", with additional related articles. Coverage then continues on the front page of section 4... See More
America's first man in space...
Item #673130
May 06, 1961
LOS ANGELES EXAMINER, May 6, 1961 America's first man is space is heralded with this headline: "U. S. IS FIRST WITH PILOTED SPACE HOP" with subhead and large photo. Two full page pictorials inside as well.
This was an historic first in America's effort in the space race with the Soviet Union, still behind as the first man in space was Uri Gagarin's flight of less than ... See More
Death of Marilyn Monroe in a California newspaper...
Item #673132
August 06, 1962
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE--EXTRA, Aug. 6 1962 A terrific & very displayable issue as the bold banner headline announces: "MARILYN MONROE IS FOUND DEAD" with a subhead: "Overdose Of Sleeping Pills---Star Leaves No Notes" with more.
Given that her fame was gained in Los Angeles and she died there, great to have this report in a California newspaper. This is certainly one... See More
Set of six issues (7 dates) on JFK...
Item #673171
November 22, 1963
THE WASHINGTON POST, a set of six issues dated Nov. 22-3, 24, 25, , 26, 27, and 28, 1963. A nice collecting reporting the death and funeral of John F. Kennedy, and great to have in this famous newspaper from the nation's capital.
The Nov. 22-23 issue has the "Extra" front page "commemorative edition" for Nov. 22, but inside is the "regular" front page of No... See More
John F. Kennedy assassinated...
Item #649230
November 22, 1963
ORLANDO EVENING STAR--EXTRA, Florida, November 22, 1963 Certainly to go down in history as one of the more memorable events of the 20th century, this newspaper has a bold banner headline proclaiming the tragedy: "PRESIDENT SLAIN" with the subhead reading: "Suspect Seized After Cop Shot".
All the text on the ftpg. deals with the Kennedy assassination & also includes a... See More
One of the best Kennedy assassination newspapers to be had...
Item #649296
November 23, 1963
THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Nov. 23, 1963 A quite rare & extremely desirable newspaper with a first report on John F. Kennedy's assassination, from the city where it happened.
The two line bold banner headline proclaims: "KENNEDY SLAIN ON DALLAS STREET" with subhead: "Johnson Becomes President", plus a rather large photo of "John F. Kennedy" and a smal
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The two line bold banner headline proclaims: "KENNEDY SLAIN ON DALLAS STREET" with subhead: "Johnson Becomes President", plus a rather large photo of "John F. Kennedy" and a smal
Two of the best Kennedy assassination issues to be had...
Item #649283
November 23, 1963
Here is a terrific pair of issues on the assassination of John F. Kennedy from the city where it happened. Both issues are THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS from Texas.
Note: While we do offer each of these issues as stand-alone items, purchasing them as a set will enable you to take advantage of a discounted price.
You get the November 23, 1963 edition which is a quite rare & extremely desirable ne... See More
Dallas newspaper on the shooting of Oswald...
Item #649295
November 25, 1963
THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Dallas, Texas, November 25, 1963 Terrific and most unusual issue, as the entire front page--save for the banner headline: "Night Club Man Kills Oswald -- John F. Kennedy's Body Borne to Capitol" is taken up with a huge photo showing Jack Ruby thrusting his pistol forward in the direction of Oswald and others, a split second before Oswald was shot.
... See More
Voice of the Nation of Islam... Stokely Carmichael... Mouhammad Ali...
Item #677564
March 17, 1967
MUHAMMAD SPEAKS, Chicago, Illinois, March 17, 1967 This newspaper was one of the most widely-read ever produced by an African American organization. Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad began the publication on May 1960 as a weekly publication. It was distributed nationwide by the Nation Of Islam and covered current events around the world as well as relevant news in African American communities... See More
Ronald Reagan embraced by Black Conservatives...
Item #677571
October 04, 1981
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 4, 1981 (Magazine Section only)
* The New Black Conservatives
* Cuba trains up next generation of Marxist
This front page has an image of Nathan Wright Jr, Gloria Toote and Arthur Fletcher with the caption: "THE NEW BLACK CONSERVATIVES". Page 20 begins a 4 page article stating in part, "the Republicans are in a tremendous position to make inroads a... See More
The 1987 stock market crash...
Item #673343
October 20, 1987
NEW YORK TIMES, October 20, 1987 The two line banner headline announces: "STOCKS PLUNGE 508 POINTS, A DROP OF 22.6%; 604 MILLION VOLUME NEARLY DOUBLES RECORD" with subheads: "WORLDWIDE IMPACT" "Frenzied Trading Raises Fears of Recession--Tape 2 Hours Late". This was perhaps the most notable stock market "crash" issue since the 1929 event, and an elu
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War on Iraq begins... In a military newspaper...
Item #649286
January 17, 1991
THE STARS AND STRIPES--EXTRA, "Authorized Unofficial Publication for the U.S. Armed Forces", Jan. 17, 1991 The bold banner headline proclaims: "WAR ERUPTS" and beneath which is: "Air Armada Hammers Iraq" with further text. The bottom half of the ftpg. is a photo of an F-15 Eagle being refueled in Saudi Arabia.
This newspaper announces the beginning of the war o... See More
Cal Ripken breaks Lou Gehrig's record...
Item #649307
September 07, 1995
THE SUN, Baltimore, September 7, 1995 A very historic issue for the baseball collector, being the Baltimore newspaper reporting Cal Ripken's 2,131st consecutive game, breaking Lou Gehrig's record which stood for 56 years. Great headlines and photos of Ripken appear on both the front page and the 1st page of the Sports Section.
The issue is believed to be complete in multiple section... See More
Mark McGwire sets home run record...
Item #649220
September 08, 1998
THE ST. LOUIS POST DISPATCH -- STADIUM EXTRA, September 8, 1998 This "Stadium Extra Edition" reports Mark McGwire's breaking of Roger Maris' single season home run record. This issue is unique and quite difficult to find as it was only available at the stadium. Great to have this report in a St. Louis paper.
Complete in 20 pages, nice condition, some typical ink smudging (... See More
McGwire breaks Maris' home run record...
Item #649306
September 09, 1998
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, Missouri, September 9, 1998 See the photo for a terrific & very displayable headline: "JUBILATION" celebrating Mark McGwire 62nd home run of the season, breaking Roger Maris' home run record. Great to have in a St. Louis newspaper! This is the complete issue and is in very good condition with only a slight even toning.
Cal Ripken Jr. ends the streak at 2,632...
Item #649302
September 21, 1998
THE SUN, Baltimore, September 21, 1998 This 52 page newspaper contains the report of Cal Ripken Jr. ending his famous streak of consecutive games played. The front page headline reads: "2,632 - Ripken Ends The Streak", and includes his response: "I thought about it and decided let's end it in the same place it started. In my home state. In front of the best fans in the wor... See More
Smallest newspaper in the world...
Item #649261
January 01, 2003
VOSSA SENHORIA, Divinopolis, Brazil, 2003 A fascinating curiosity as this is the smallest newspaper in the world (as recognized by Guinness Book of Records). This monthly newspaper started in 1935 as a solution for creating a quality low-cost newspaper. Mostly in Portuguese, and containing 24 pages. Each issue is different so the issue you receive may differ from what is seen in the photo, b... See More
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