Beverly Hills Chihuahua - premier ad and review (2008)...
Item #694267
September 19, 2008
LOS ANGELES TIMES, California, Sep. 19, 2008 (Calendar section only)
* Beverly Hills Chihuahua - premier weekend ad & review
* Body of Lies - pre-release ad; Eagle Eye - 2nd week ad
* Bette Midler ad
A terrific issue on the premier and review of the motion picture hit: Walt Disney's "Beverly Hills Chihuahua". Other movies with large ads include: "Body of
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The Dutchess & Appaloosa - premier ads and reviews (2008)...
Item #694266
September 19, 2008
LOS ANGELES TIMES, California, Sep. 19, 2008 (Calendar section only)
* The Dutchess & Appaloosa
* Opening weekend ads and reviews
* My Best Friend's Girl, Lakeview Terrace, Ghost Town, Igor
A terrific issue on the premieres and reviews of the motion pictures "The Dutchess" and "Appaloosa". Other movies with large ads include: "My Best "Friend's
... See More
The Jackie Robinson of the NFL....
Item #694257
March 22, 1946
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, March 22, 1946
* Kenny Washington breaks the color barrier
* NFL football signs it's 1st African American player
* Los Angeles Rams (St. Louis)
Page 23 has a small and somewhat inconspicuous heading that reads: "Los Angeles Signs Negro Grid Star" (see)
Unfortunate for the small report here but still a historic first.
Complete in 30 pages, light tonin... See More
Naples and Avellino Captures by Allies
Item #694256
October 02, 1943
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, October 2, 1943
* Naples and Avellino captured
* Allied invasion of Italy
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a five column headline: "FDR Pledges Liberation Of Pope; Allies Drive On From Fallen Naples!" with subheads. First report coverage on the allied forces capture of Naples and Avellino, Italy.
Complete with 20 pages, light toning at the margin... See More
French actress Sarah Bernhardt death...
Item #694249
March 27, 1923
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 27, 1923
* Sarah Bernhardt death (1st report)
* French stage actress - plays
* The Queen of the Pose
* Princess of the gesture
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "BERNHARDT DIES IN HER SON'S ARMS IN PARIS, AGED 78" with subheads and illustration. Lengthy 1st report coverage continues in page 8 with photo.
Complete with 44 pages, l... See More
Gretchen Fraser wins first U.S. medal in skiing...
Item #694248
February 05, 1948
THE DETROIT NEWS, February 5, 1948
* Gretchen Fraser - alpine ski racer
* 1st American to medal in Olympic skiing ever
* Women's alpine skiing combined
The front page of the sport's section (page 45) has a two column heading: "Wife, 28, First U.S. Ski Titlists" with small photo of Fraser. (see) She would later win a gold medal in the same Olympics for the Women's sla... See More
RMS Queen Mary maiden voyage begins in 1936...
Item #694245
May 27, 1936
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, May 27, 1936.
* Cunard liner RMS Queen Mary
* Maiden voyage begins w/ photo
The front page has a one column heading: "S.S. QUEEN MARY HEADS FOR U. S." with subhead. First report coverage continues on page 8 with related photo. (see) Nice to have from the city where she would end her maiden voyage.
Complete with all 48 pages, light toning at the m
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* Cunard liner RMS Queen Mary
* Maiden voyage begins w/ photo
The front page has a one column heading: "S.S. QUEEN MARY HEADS FOR U. S." with subhead. First report coverage continues on page 8 with related photo. (see) Nice to have from the city where she would end her maiden voyage.
Complete with all 48 pages, light toning at the m
Jack Dempsey vs. Wrestler Cowboy Lutrell
Item #694240
July 02, 1940
MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, July 2, 1940
* An aging Jack Dempsey comeback ?
* Clarence "Cowboy" Luttrell
* Infamous exhibition boxing fight
* 1st ever mixed martial arts bout
The top of the front page of the sport's section (page 19) has a banner headline: "DEMPSEY WINS BY KNOCKOUT IN 2ND" with subheads and related photo. (see)
Complete with 26 pages, light toni... See More
1934 RMS Queen Mary launching...
Item #694238
September 27, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 27, 1934
* RMS Queen Mary launching
* Cunard Line ocean liner
* Lindbergh baby kidnapping indictment
The top of page 4 has a one column heading: "WORLD'S BIGGEST SHIP LAUNCHED AS QUEEN MARY" with subhead. (see)
Complete with 30 pages, rag edition in nice condition. A few small binding holes along the spine. ... See More
Much American content in this issue...
Item #694230
March 02, 1765
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 2, 1765 Much American content scattered throughout this issue, including a front page bit noting; "...instruction have been sent to our governors of the late acquired colonies in America, to keep exact registers of all the French subject presiding there, and to transmit the same, from time to time, to England."
Page 6 has reports headed: "... See More
Great that New Orleans is in the hands of the Spanish & not the French... Female convicts now being sent to Florida...
Item #694229
February 12, 1765
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 12, 1765
* Early New Orleans (New Spain)
* Under Spanish not French rule
* Female convicts sent to Florida
Page 2 has a report noting: "...informed the intended cession of New Orleans to the Spaniards was made known to the British Ministry, by order of the court of Madrid...as a Spanish settlement in these parts, and a total removal of our an... See More
Focused on growing the economy of New York...
Item #694228
January 29, 1765
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 29, 1765 Page 6 has nearly a full column taken up with news reports headed: "America" taken from a letter from New York. The letter concerns the economy of New York and creating a society for the promoting of arts, agriculture and economy in the colony.
Eight pages, 8 1/4 by 11 inches, partial red tax stamp on page 2, foxing and rubbing wear at ... See More
1864 Battle of Spotsylvania...
Item #694223
May 30, 1864
DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, May 30, 1864
* Battle of Spotsylvania Court House
* Ulysses S. Grant vs. Robert E. Lee
* Rare Confederate capital publication
Among the front page reports on the Civil War in this Confederate newspaper are: "The War News" "From General Lee's Army "Army of Northern Virginia" "From Fredericksburg" "Corresp... See More
Civil War news from the Confederate capital...
Item #694216
January 30, 1864
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Jan. 30, 1864 A nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederate states, the city through which all important war news flowed.
Among front page items are: "From the Blackwater Region" "The Senate Military Bill" "Re-Organization of the Army" "The North Carolina Frontier--An Incident" "Disabled Soldiers" &q... See More
Letter by Robert E. Lee... Plot to assassinate President Jeff Davis...
Item #694215
February 08, 1864
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Feb. 8, 1864 A nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederate, the city to which all war news would flow.
The front page includes: "The Enemy Across the Rapid Ann--His Partial Repulse" "The War News--Richmond Threatened By the Enemy--The Yankees In Large Force at Talleysville" "A Tale of Horrour--Two Cavalrymen Murdered by Negr... See More
Civil War reports in a newspaper from the Confederate capital...
Item #694213
February 27, 1864
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Feb. 27, 1864
* From the capital of the Confederacy
A nice newspaper not only from the Confederacy, but from the capital of the Confederate states. Among the front page items are: "The War News" "The Enemy In Florida" "Mobile" "The Courts" "City Intelligence" "Departure of a Flag of Truce" &... See More
War-related items from the Caribbean...
Item #694208
August 06, 1757
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 6, 1757 Page 6 has over half a column with news headed: "America" with news from the Caribbean and problems with sickness among naval crews. One bit notes: "...North America must be first reduced, and then use islands must go of course."
Eight pages, 8 by 11 inches, great condition.
News from the French & Indian War...
Item #694207
August 30, 1757
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 30, 1757 Page 6 has reports headed: "America" with a New York dateline, mentioning in part: "...the embargo was taken of all vessels bound from hence for Great Britain...several sloops arrived here from Albany with a few of Otway's men, designed to keep garrison in Fort George in this city...that seven French men of war that were seen cr... See More
Killing a ringleader of a murdering Indian party...
Item #694200
December 20, 1757
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 20, 1757 The back page has a report on the French & Indian War.
"Private letter from Pennsylvania mention that the Delaware king Teedinscunk, a friend of the English, had...kill'd a very notorious ringleader of a murdering Indian party in the French interest, because he came on purpose to hinder the treaty between the governor of Pennsylvania... See More
Negotiations for the Treaty of Easton...
Item #694197
December 24, 1757
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 24, 1757 Close to 3 pages are taken up with a great: "Address of the Trustees & Treasurer of the Friendly 'Association [Quakers] for Regaining and Preserving Peace with the Indians by Pacific Measures" signed in type by: Abel James, a prominent Quaker merchant in Phila., and dated at Philadelphia, July 14, 1757.
This is concerning negoti... See More
News from the Confederacy...
Item #694166
April 28, 1864
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, April 28, 1864 Not just a nice newspaper from the Confederacy, but a nice issue from the capital of the Confederacy. The front page includes: "The War News" "The Five Dollar Notes" "City Intelligence" "The Health of the City" "Rencounter With Chicken Thieves" and more.
Nearly two columns on the back page ar... See More
Wallis Warfield Simpson asks for divorce......
Item #694165
October 15, 1936
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 15, 1936
* Wallis Simpson , Duchess of Windsor
* Asks Ernest Aldrich Simpson for divorce
* Duke of Windsor (King Edward VIII)
The front page has six column heading: "Mrs. Simpson, Friend of King, Seeks Divorce" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues on page 3 with related pictorial. Always nice to have notable events in
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* Wallis Simpson , Duchess of Windsor
* Asks Ernest Aldrich Simpson for divorce
* Duke of Windsor (King Edward VIII)
The front page has six column heading: "Mrs. Simpson, Friend of King, Seeks Divorce" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues on page 3 with related pictorial. Always nice to have notable events in
Civil War news in a Confederate newspaper...
Item #694164
October 19, 1863
DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, Oct. 19, 1863
* Capital of the Confederacy
* Jefferson Davis address
Among the front page reports on the Civil War are: "Secret History of the Subjugation of Maryland" takes over three pages. "Affairs at Chattanooga" "Retreat of the Enemy From Southwestern Virginia--Their Return to East Tennessee..." "From the Arm... See More
Battle of Missionary Ridge...
Item #694161
December 01, 1863
THE CHARLESTON MERCURY, South Carolina, Dec. 1, 1863 This issue has some nice reporting on the Battle of Missionary Ridge. War-related reports include: "The Retreat of Bragg" "General D. H Hill" "The Landing & entrenching of the Enemy's Forces on the Main" "Cotton Through the Blockade" "Our Defeat in The West" "Pastoral Letter of... See More
Lincoln consults spirits for military counsel?
Item #694160
June 08, 1863
DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, June 8, 1863
* From the rebel capital
* Abraham Lincoln
* Spiritualism
Among the front page reports on the Civil War are; "Vicksburg" "Lincoln and the Spirits" the latter noting in part: "...spiritual exhibitions made in the presence of Lincoln and his Cabinet. Napoleon, Gen. Knox, and others were consulted s to the ... See More
News from the Confederacy...
Item #694159
June 22, 1863
THE CHARLESTON MERCURY, South Carolina, June 22, 1863
* From the origin of the American Civil War
* Second Battle of Winchester - Virginia
Among the front page reports on the Civil War are: "General Johnston's Dispatch--Ewell's Exploits--Stuart's Cavalry--Lincoln and Co. Investing..." "The Situation of Affairs in Mississippi" "Yankee Conjectu... See More
Early Boston newspaper with nice front page references to the French & Indian War...
Item #694151
December 29, 1760
THE BOSTON GAZETTE & COUNTRY JOURNAL, December 29, 1760
* Original colonial America publication
* French and Indian War coverage
A quite early issue of this famous title, from near the end of the French & Indian War.
Just a few months earlier the governor of Canada surrendered the province of Quebec (New France) to the British, and the French outpost of Detroit surrendered t... See More
Very early from Maryland: the French & Indian War... Money owned to Ben Franklin...
Item #694150
March 13, 1755
THE MARYLAND GAZETTE, Annapolis, March 13, 1755
* Very rare & early American publication
A very scarce and early newspaper from the early period of the French & Indian War. Rarely are we able to offer Maryland newspapers from such an early year.
Page 2 has a report from Halifax, Nova Scotia, that: "...they are building two new batteries upon the beach...That the three gu... See More
Civil War news in a Confederate newspaper...
Item #694149
May 25, 1863
THE CHARLESTON MERCURY, South Carolina, May 25, 1863
* From the origin of the American Civil War
Among the reports in this Confederate newspaper are: "Highly "Important From Vicksburg" "Letter From Richmond" 'A Brilliant Affair--Capture of Two Yankee Steamers in North Carolina" "The Late Skirmish in Isle of Wight County, Ga." and some items o... See More
From the capital of the Confederacy...
Item #694147
January 08, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Jan. 8, 1863
* Capital of the Confederacy
Not just a Confederate newspaper, but one from the capital of the Confederacy.
There is much war reporting here, from the Confederate perspective, including front page items headed: "Movements Of The Enemy" "City Intelligence" "Message Of The Governor" which takes most of the pag... See More
Jefferson Davis and his favorites...
Item #694141
February 04, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Feb. 4, 1863
* From the capital of the Confederacy
* Rebel President Jefferson Davis
Among the articles in this Confederate newspaper are: "From Vicksburg" "Virginia Legislature" "Additional From the North" "The Confederate Congress" "House of Representatives--Patriotic Fervor in the Confederacy" and ... See More
Impending anarchy in the North...
Item #694140
February 06, 1863
THE CHARLESTON MERCURY, South Carolina, Feb. 6, 1863 Among the articles in this Confederate newspaper are: "The Contagion Of Secession" "Loss of the Steamer Wm. H. Starke" "Our Military Resources" "Impending Anarchy in the North" "The Prisoners Taken at Arkansas Post" "Captain Pickler Again in the Enemy's Lines".
The back page ... See More
House of David cult commune... Benjamin Purnell...
Item #694135
April 22, 1923
THE DETROIT NEWS, April 22, 1923
* The Israelite House of David religious commune
* King & Queen Benjamin and Mary Purnell
* Benton Harbor, Michigan cult
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "CULT MEMBERS FLOCK TO ALTAR" with subheads. (see) I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no reason to save it at the time.
Complete with 40... See More
Boer War newspaper, "Special Siege Slip"...
Item #694133
April 30, 1900
THE MAFEKING MAIL--SPECIAL SIEGE SLIP, South Africa, April 30, 1900
* Rare Boer War issue
Fascinating newspaper published during the Boer War under "siege" conditions. Note above the dateline: "Issued Daily, Shells Permitting" and also: "200th Day of Siege".
A single sheet paper printed on rather thick stock paper due to lack of newsprint, various war new... See More
Elvis Presley marries Pricilla....
Item #694131
May 02, 1967
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Mass., May 2, 1967
* Elvis Presley marries Pricilla
The top of page has a two column photo with small heading: "Elvis And Bride" with brief text.
Complete with 10 pages, small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.
Amelia Earhart ends World flight tests....
Item #694129
March 10, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 10, 1937
* Amelia Earhart ends World Flight tests
* Famous disappearance over Pacific Ocean fame
Page 8 has has a one column heading: "Miss Earhart Ends World Flight Tests" with subhead. (see) This would be the flight that Earhart would never be seen again .
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 48 pages, light toning at the... See More
1939 Battle of the River Plate...
Item #694126
December 14, 1939
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Dec. 14, 1939
* Battle of the River Plate
* Pocket battleship Admiral Graf Spee
* Argentina & Uruguay
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "British Ships Defeat Nazi Raider, Driving Her into Montevideo Port After Running Battle of 14 Hours" with subheads and related map. Photo on page 5. (see) Notice the reporter at this publication go... See More
Charles A. Lindbergh family flees America...
Item #694125
December 24, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 24, 1935
* Charles A. Lindbergh flees America
* American reporter Lauren "Deac" Lyman
* Pulitzer Prize winning exclusive story - part 2
The front page has a three column headline: "AMERICA SHOCKED BY EXILE FORCED ON THE LINDBERGHS; ENGLAND TO GUARD ARRIVAL" with subheads (see images). This is the 2nd installment of Lauren 'Deac' Lyma... See More
Civil War news from the home of the Confederacy...
Item #694124
March 04, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, March 4, 1863 Not just a newspaper from the Confederacy, but from the capital of the Confederate States of America.
Among the front page war-related items are: "The Fight In the Valley" "Foreigners Subject to Conscription" "From Murfreesboro" "The Enemy at Newbern, North Carolina" "The Dispersed Convention In Ke... See More
Civil War reports from Charleston...
Item #694116
April 24, 1863
THE CHARLESTON MERCURY, South Carolina, April 24, 1863
* Rare Confederate publication
* Origin of the American Civil War
A quite famous newspaper from the Civil War, this title printing the famous broadside on South Carolina leaving the Union with the beginning of the Civil War.
The front page includes: "Movements In Mississippi" "The Campaign In Tennessee" "... See More
General Butler explains his controversial Order #28 on the women of New Orleans...
Item #694102
July 21, 1862
DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, July 21, 1862
* General Benjamin Butler
* re. Infamous Order # 28
* From the Confederate capital
The prime content on the front page would be: "Gen, Butler and The Women of New Orleans" which is a lengthy letter from him prefaced with: "The following letter from Gen. butler, explaining his reasons for issuing the celebrated order re... See More
Confederate New Orleans... This is war, but not a "civil" war...
Item #694099
April 25, 1861
THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, April 25, 1861
* Rare Confederate title
* From the deep South
* Civil War beginning
Truly Confederate newspapers from New Orleans are very difficult to find, as Admiral Farragut entered the mouth of the Mississippi in mid-April, 1862 and finally took New Orleans on April 28. Shortly thereafter Benjamin Butler moved in and took control of the city, it su... See More
1936 Yankees win pennant....
Item #694096
September 10, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 10, 1936
* New York Yankees win flag
* Joe DiMaggio era
* MLB baseball
The sport's section (page 30) has a five column headline announcing: "American League Pennant Clinched by the Yankees" with subheads that include: "YANKEES JUBILANT AS THEY TAKE FLAG" and more with box scores and photo of Joe McCarthy. This the first pennant the Yank... See More
Tom Brady's 1st NFL football game start....
Item #694094
October 01, 2001
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 1, 2001
* Tom Brady 1st NFL football game start
* New England Patriots vs. Indianapolis Colts
Page 7 of the sport's section has a one column heading: "Patriots Turn Up the Defense" with lead-in: "New England 44, Indianapolis 13" with 2 related photos. Text includes: "...He was replaced by Tom Brady, who went 13 of 23 for 168 yards" T... See More
Tom Brady's 1st NFL football touchdown pass...
Item #694093
October 15, 2001
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 15, 2001
* Tom Brady 1st NFL football touchdown pass
* New England Patriots vs. San Diego Chargers
Page 7 of the sport's section has a three column heading: "Charger Lead Evaporates; Patriots Win in Overtime" with lead-in: "New England 29, San Diego 26" and related photo. Stats on the game are on the following page. This was Tom Brady's ve... See More
NYC Collyer brothers death (Homer)......
Item #694090
March 22, 1947
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 22, 1947
* Collyer Brothers (Homer) death
* Bizarre & compulsive hoarding
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "HOMER COLLYER, HARLEM RECLUSE, FOUND DEAD AT 70" with subheads. Two related photos on page 3. (see) First report coverage on the death of Homer Lusk Collyer, famous New York City hoarder. Nice to have in this famous NYC ... See More
Johnny Evers to be fired as Chicago Cubs player/manager.....
Item #694088
December 20, 1913
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Dec. 20, 1913
* Johnny Evers - MLB baseball 2nd baseman
* To be fired by Chicago Cubs as player/manager
Page 14 has a two column photo of Johnny Evers with some text. (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 with 20 pages, sm... See More
Nazi leader Franz von Papen sentenced...
Item #694079
February 25, 1947
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 25, 1947
* Franz von Papen sentenced
* Nazi Germany politician
* Political immoralities
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Von Papen Sentenced to 8 Years By German Court as Major Nazi" First report coverage continues on page 5 with photo of von Papen.
Complete with 52 pages, rag edition in great condition.... See More
1930 Fayetteville, Tennessee airshow disaster...
Item #694077
April 28, 1930
THE DETROIT NEWS, April 28, 1930
* Fayetteville, Tennessee
* Air show stunt disaster
* Airplane circus
The top of page 37 has a one column heading: "PLANE KILLS 8; PILOT IS HELD" with subhead. First report coverage on the air show disaster at Faytteville, Tennessee which was one of the very 1st air show disasters.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with ... See More
George Washington at age 22... Great map of America...
Item #694072
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, July, 1754
* Great American colonies mid-18th century map
* Future general & president George Washington
Inside has the continuation of an Account of the Encroachments made by the French on the British Settlements in America. In the account are the various measures taken by the British to prevent the encroachments, incl
... See More
* Great American colonies mid-18th century map
* Future general & president George Washington
Inside has the continuation of an Account of the Encroachments made by the French on the British Settlements in America. In the account are the various measures taken by the British to prevent the encroachments, incl
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