1991 death of actress Jean Arthur... L.A. Times...
Item #699441
June 20, 1991
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 20, 1991
* Jean Arthur death (1st report)
* American Broadway & film actress
* Featured in 3 Frank Capra movies
* Best publication to be had ?
Near the bottom of page 3 is a heading: "Jean Arthur Dies; Comedy Film Star of the '30s and '40s" with photo. (see images)
Great to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment... See More
Nice item on Sir Christopher Wren...
Item #699431
September 08, 1716
THE POST BOY, Sept. 8, 1716 Near the top of the back page is a very significant item on the famous architect Sir Christopher Wren.
The report reads: "Christopher Wren, Esq., is removed from being Clerk of his Majesty's Works, and is succeeded by John Mercer Esq., formerly belonging to Mr. How's Office, as pay-master of the guards and garrison."
Christopher Wren is one of ... See More
A variant and short-lived title...
Item #699430
THE REHEARSAL OF OBSERVATOR, London, England Nov. 11, 1704 A variant title --& earlier date--of the newspaper titled "The Rehearsal" and much less common. This is issue #15. In the masthead is the topic of the day: "The Method of the Dissenters Towards Peace & Union".A single sheet newspaper printed on both sides measuring 8 by 13 1/2 inches, various foxin... See More
Early Dutch newspaper from The Hague...
Item #699428
November 15, 1698
HAEGSE MERCUR, The Hague, The Netherlands, Nov. 15, 1698
* Rare 17th century publication
Nice engraving of the winged Mercury in the masthead of this small-size newspaper. Four pages, totally in the Dutch language, 6 by 7 3/4 inches, great condition.
AI notes: The Haegse Mercur (also spelled Haagse Mercurius) was a late‑17th‑century Dutch periodical printed in The Hague that combine... See More
50th anniversary issue of Scientific American...
Item #699421
July 25, 1896
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 25, 1896 This is their 50th anniversary issue and within its 68 pages is a terrific recounting of the many mechanical & industrial achievements since the first year of this title's existence. Included are photos of some notable inventions, including the telephone, Edison with his phonograph, plus so much more.
The front page features "Facsimi... See More
Great Christmas prints, many in color, with a displayable cover...
Item #699417
December 08, 1900
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 8, 1900 The color cover has a very displayable print showing the Wise Men on camels and noting this is the: "Christmas Number 1900".
Inside has some Christmas-themed prints including: "The Santa Claus of the Sea" "The Christmas Possum" which is by A.B. Frost; "Making Toys for the Christmas Trade" which is ... See More
Baseball in cartoons...
Item #699415
July 28, 1900
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 28, 1900 The prime feature would be the nice full page containing nine comic baseball prints captioned: "Some Fine Points of the National Game". A very displayable page on its own.
The full front page is a two-color print: "Is This Imperialism?" showing Uncle Sam and William McKinley against the Chinese. Other prints within include: &q... See More
Trout fishing... The Klondike country...
Item #699414
April 01, 1899
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 1, 1899 Full front page illus. of "Holy Week in the Philippines - The Good Friday Procession at Cavite." Inside is a full page of illus. of "Peking - The American Legation and Its Intercourse with the Chinese Court."
The print is a great doublepage centerfold by famed artist A. B. Frost: "Trout Fishing - 'Well Hooked'... See More
On the U.S. Navy's considering San Diego as a naval base...
Item #699413
May 25, 1918
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, May 25, 1918
* Naval Base San Diego to be created
* United States Navy considers S.D.
* Best title to be had ? - very rare
A nice issue on the founding era of the United States Navy's relationship with San Diego, one which has grown tremendously ever since 1918 to become the home port of the Pacific Fleet, a base composed of 13 piers, with... See More
A short-lived title from the nation's capital...
Item #699408
June 21, 1817
THE NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington, Nov. 16, 1816 An uncommon title that existed from March 2, 1816 thru Dec. 7, 1820. As the photos show the format was very much like the more popular 'Niles Weekly Register' which began in 1811, but not remotely as successful.
Politics of the day seems to consume the issue although there are occasional bits of nonpolitical items.
Sixteen pages, 6 1... See More
A short-live title from the nation's capital...
Item #699407
June 21, 1817
THE NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington, June 21, 1817 An uncommon title that existed from March 2, 1816 thru Dec. 7, 1820. As the photos show the format was very much like the more popular 'Niles Weekly Register' which began in 1811, but not remotely as successful.
Politics of the day seems to consume the issue although there are occasional bits of nonpolitical items.
Sixteen pages, 6 1... See More
A short-live title from the nation's capital...
Item #699406
February 22, 1817
THE NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington, Feb. 22, 1817 An uncommon title that existed from March 2, 1816 thru Dec. 7, 1820. As the photos show the format was very much like the more popular 'Niles Weekly Register' which began in 1811, but not remotely as successful.
Politics of the day seems to consume the issue although there are occasional bits of nonpolitical items.
Sixteen pages, 6 1... See More
First HEMI engine automobile released in 1951...
Item #699404
February 10, 1951
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 10, 1951
* Chrysler Hemi engine is born (FirePower)
* 1st automobiles are released for sale
* American V8 gasoline engines 1st used
Page 19 has a three column photo headed: "The 1951 Chrysler Imperial Four-Door Sedan" with text. This was the day the HEMI (formally called "Firepower") engine made its debut in an automobile for sale.
And maybe ev... See More
Compensation for losses from the War of 1812...
Item #699403
December 14, 1816
THE NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington, Dec. 14, 1816 An uncommon title that existed from March 2, 1816 thru Dec. 7, 1820. As the photos show the format was very much like the more popular 'Niles Weekly Register' which began in 1811, but not remotely as successful.
Inside has a "Message from the President, To the Senate & House of Representatives..." concerning an Act of Co... See More
Very early accounting of military forts in the West...
Item #699402
October 05, 1816
THE NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington, Oct. 5, 1816 An uncommon title that existed from March 2, 1816 thru Dec. 7, 1820. As the photos show the format was very much like the more popular 'Niles Weekly Register' which began in 1811, but not remotely as successful.
Inside has an article: "Line of Forts From St. Louis To the Pacific Ocean" which takes nearly a full page with much... See More
Stanford University founder murdered ?......
Item #699400
March 15, 1905
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, March 15, 1905
* Funeral of Jane Stanford - murder mystery ?
* Stanford University founder
The front page has a one column heading: "FUNERAL OF MRS. STANFORD" with subhead. (see images) Nice to have in a California publication. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are no... See More
Edgar Allan Poe monument dedication...
Item #699399
November 18, 1875
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, November 18, 1875
* Poet Edgar Allan Poe
* Memorial grave unveiling
* Baltimore, Maryland dedication
* Uncommon Southern publication
The first column of the front page under: "Maryland" with a Baltimore dateline has a brief report that begins with: "The monument of Edgar A. Poe was unveiled..." (see image)
Complete with 4... See More
Billie Jean King... 1st Wimbledon title...
Item #699395
July 03, 1966
SPRINGFIELD SUNDAY REPUBLICAN, Mass., July 3, 1966
* Billie Jean King
* The Championships, Wimbledon
* Women's tennis singles title (1st)
The top of page 2 of the sport's section has a banner heading: "AMERICA'S BILLIE JEAN KING CAPTURES COVETED WIMBLEDON CROWN" with subheads and photo of King holding "The Venus Rosewater Dish" above her head. (see... See More
Ty Cobb & Tris Speaker in baseball scandal ?...
Item #699394
December 23, 1926
THE OMAHA DAILY NEWS, December 23, 1926
* Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker baseball scandal ?
* Gambling and fixing baseball games
* Dutch Leonard letters exposed
* Babe Ruth to benefit in popularity ?
The top of page 10 has a banner heading: "Newest Scandal Makes 'Bad Boy' Babe Ruth Greater Hero Than Ever" with subheads and related photo. (see images) Another related article on... See More
Early title from London... News from America...
Item #699393
September 03, 1740
THE DAILY GAZETTEER, London, England, Sept. 3, 1740 Various European items on the front page while the back page begins with reports concerning North America. An address from the governor of Massachusetts Bay Colony is dated: "Boston in New England, July 17, 1740". The address concerns a dispute in the property line with the colony of New Hampshire.
The other item is a report noti... See More
1938 Arabi, Georgia Negro lynching...
Item #699386
July 10, 1938
THE EVENING NEWS, Detroit, July 10, 1938
* Arabi, Crisp County, Georgia
* John Dukes - Negro lynching - burning
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "MOB IN GEORGIA BURNS NEGRO FOR KILLING OFFICER" with subheads. (see images)
Complete 1st section only with 10 pages, light toning at the margins, small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.... See More
On slavery in Missouri...
Item #699385
December 04, 1819
THE NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington, Dec. 4, 1819
* Slavery in Missouri question
* Expansion of United States
* Prelude to Statehood - free or slave state ?
An uncommon title that existed from March 2, 1816 thru Dec. 7, 1820. As the photos show the format was very much like the more popular 'Niles Weekly Register' which began in 1811, but not remotely as successful.
Ins... See More
The science of fencing...
Item #699384
June 28, 1817
THE NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington, June 28, 1817 An uncommon title that existed from March 2, 1816 thru Dec. 7, 1820. As the photos show the format was very much like the more popular 'Niles Weekly Register' which began in 1811, but not remotely as successful.
Inside has an interesting article: "The Science of Fencing" which takes almost a full page.
Sixteen pages, 6 1/4 ... See More
On Napoleon at Waterloo...
Item #699383
May 03, 1817
THE NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington, May 3, 1817 An uncommon title that existed from March 2, 1816 thru Dec. 7, 1820. As the photos show the format was very much like the more popular 'Niles Weekly Register' which began in 1811, but not remotely as successful.
Inside has much on the life of Napoleon Bonaparte, one portion headed: "Blunder of Waterloo".
Sixteen pages, 6 1/4 ... See More
Ramon Salcido spree killings... Sonoma County, California...
Item #699382
April 15, 1989
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 15, 1989
* Spree killer Ramon Salcido
* Sonoma County, California
* Wine country killings - murders
The front page has a one column heading: "Rampage in N. California Leaves 5 Dead" (see images) First report coverage continues on pages 28 & 29 with photo of Salcido and related map.
Complete with all sections (140+ pages), great condition.... See More
A short-live title from the nation's capital...
Item #699381
February 15, 1817
THE NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington, Feb. 15, 1817 An uncommon title that existed from March 2, 1816 thru Dec. 7, 1820. As the photos show the format was very much like the more popular 'Niles Weekly Register' which began in 1811, but not remotely as successful.
Inside has the President's address: "To the Senate & House of Representatives of the United States" concer... See More
A short-live title from the nation's capital...
Item #699380
November 23, 1816
THE NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington, Nov. 23, 1816 An uncommon title that existed from March 2, 1816 thru Dec. 7, 1820. As the photos show the format was very much like the more popular 'Niles Weekly Register' which began in 1811, but not remotely as successful.
Politics of the day seems to consume the issue although there are occasional bits of nonpolitical items.
Sixteen pages, 6 1... See More
A short-live title from the nation's capital...
Item #699373
December 11, 1819
THE NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington, Dec. 11, 1819 An uncommon title that existed from March 2, 1816 thru Dec. 7, 1820. As the photos show the format was very much like the more popular 'Niles Weekly Register' which began in 1811, but not remotely as successful.
Politics of the day seems to consume the issue although there are occasional bits of nonpolitical items.
Sixteen pages, 6 1... See More
Death of Franklin Delano Roosevelt...
Item #699371
April 13, 1945
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, April 13, 1945
* Franklin D. Roosevelt FDR
* Warm Springs, Georgia
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a nice banner headline that announces: "ROOSEVELT DEAD" with subheads and photo. Much more inside. Nice for display.
Complete in 26 pages, wear at the central fold with small archival repairs, wear at the margins with slight loss at t... See More
Assassination of JFK with many photos...
Item #699367
November 23, 1963
DAILY NEWS, New York, Nov. 23, 1963
* John F. Kennedy assassination
The front page is dominated by the dramatic report: "PRESIDENT KILLED" with a related subhead, and the famous photo of Lyndon Johnson being sworn into office on board the airplane before returning to Washington. Much more inside as the photos show.
Complete in 36 pages, tabloid size, light dirtiness to the front page, nice con... See More
Nice front page reports on World War I...
Item #699360
June 04, 1918
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, June 4, 1918 Banner headline on World War I: "AMERICANS HALT HUN ADVANCE" and subheads including: "Submarine Shells Life Boats Of American Ships" "Find 300 Of Ship Adrift At Sea" "Germans Thrown Back By Attack" and more.
Complete in 12 pages, address label in the headline, library stamp in the masthead, nice con... See More
Nice front page reports on World War I...
Item #699359
May 31, 1918
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, May 31, 1918 Banner headline on World War I: "AMERICANS REPULSE ATTACKS" and subheads including: "Huns Bomb Hospitals Of Americans & British" "German Pressure Continues" "Barbarians Wipe Out Communities By Floods of Gas" "Four Big Assaults Bye Huns Are Beaten After Hot Fighting" and more.
Complete ... See More
Nice front page reports on World War I...
Item #699358
May 30, 1918
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, May 30, 1918 Banner headline on World War I: "GERMANS CHECKED AT SOISSONS" and subheads including: "Americans Hurl Back Heavy Assault By Huns" "Reserves At Front" "Germans; Fail To Regain Town" "Huns Fail In Effort To Raid Paris" and more.
Complete in 10 pages, address label in the headline, library st... See More
Nice front page reports on World War I...
Item #699357
May 29, 1918
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, May 29, 1918 Banner headline on World War I: "RESERVES HALTING HUN DRIVE" and subheads including: "Americans Repulse German Counter Attacks" "Cantigny Captured In Brilliant Attack; Penetrate Deeply "Attack of American Troops May be Start of Allied Offensive" "Foch Has Situation Well In Hand; Losses Of Germans Hug... See More
Nice front page reports on World War I...
Item #699355
May 27, 1918
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, May 27, 1918 Banner headline on World War I: "GERMANS RESUME GREAT DRIVE" and subheads including: "War Profits, Incomes & Luxuries Must Bear Added Burden" "Launch Tremendous Attacks At Two Points On West Front" "German Blow Struck At Surprising Point" with more.
Complete in 14 pages, address label in th... See More
Nice front page reports on World War I...
Item #699354
May 17, 1918
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, May 17, 1918 Banner headline on World War I: "AMERICAN TROOPS JOIN BRITISH" and subheads including: "Famous Italian Aviator Is Killed" "Captain Resonate Dies In Fall" "Newly Arrived Men Sent To Area Where Huns Are Blocked" with more.
Complete in 16 pages, address label in the headline, library stamp in the masth... See More
Nice front page reports on World War I...
Item #699352
May 15, 1918
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, May 15, 1918 Banner headline on World War I: "AUSTRIA IS PLACED UNDER YOKE OF GERMANY" and subheads: "Four Billions In Taxes Estimated By U.S. Treasury" "Two-Thirds of War Expense is Met By Liberty Bonds Sales" "Agreement Reached At Conference Makes Berlin Real Capital" and more, including two front page photos h... See More
Nice front page reports on World War I...
Item #699351
May 14, 1918
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, May 14, 1918 Banner headline on World War I: "WIPE OUT SQUADRON OF DIVERS" and subheads: "BOLSHEVIKI TROOPS INVADING CHINESE TERRITORY" "GERMAN YOKE ON LITHUANIA" "Must Bear Burdens of Hun Nation" and more.
Complete in 14 pages, address label in the headline, library stamp in the masthead, nice condition.... See More
Nice banner headline on World War I...
Item #699350
May 13, 1918
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, May 13, 1918 Banner headline on World War I: "TEUTONS PLAN DOUBLE DRIVE" and subheads: "Austrians Hurled Back by Italians" "Great Events Near In West" "Biggest Blow of War Impending on West & Italian Fronts" plus more.
Complete in 12 pages, address label in the headline, library stamp in the masthead, nice c... See More
Nice banner headline on World War I...
Item #699345
May 11, 1918
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, May 11, 1918 Banner headline on World War I: "UKRANIA THREATENS" "Many Believed Dead In Explosion" "Lines of Allies Advanced" "German Prepare For New Trouble" and more.
Complete in 14 pages, address label in the headline, library stamp in the masthead, nice condition.
Nice banner headline on World War I...
Item #699344
May 09, 1918
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, May 9, 1918 Banner headline on World War I: "GERMAN SMASH FAILS" plus also: "Rushing Great Army" "U. S. WARSHIP SINKS GERMAN DIVER" "One Shot Breaks Sub In Two" "British Regain Lost Ground; Huns Getting Ready For New Drive" and more;
Complete in 14 pages, address label in the headline, library stamp in... See More
Nice banner headline on World War I...
Item #699343
May 08, 1918
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, May 8, 1918 Banner headline on World War I: "AUSTRALIANS DRIVE BACK HUNS" plus also: "Threaten Existence of British Cabinet" "U. S. Gets Code Of Germans" "Advance Made At Three Points" and more.
Complete in 12 pages, address label in the headline, library stamp in the masthead, nice condition.... See More
America's first man in space...
Item #699336
May 05, 1961
THE DAILY REPORTER, Dover, Ohio, May 5, 1961
* Astronaut Alan Shepard
* 1st American in space
* Mercury-Redstone 3 - Freedom 7
America's first man is space is heralded with this headline: " 'WHAT A BEAUTIFUL SIGHT!' --SHEPARD" with subhead: "Flight Is Made In 15 Minutes At 5,100 MPH". There is also a photo of Alan Shepard in the capsule and ... See More
Ruby assassinates Oswald...
Item #699335
November 25, 1963
THE PLAIN DEALER, Cleveland, Ohio, Nov. 25, 1963 The banner headlines announce: "MURDER SEALS OSWALD'S LIPS" "Sad Throngs View Kennedy Casket" with the dramatic photo of Jack Ruby murdering Lee H. Oswald, plus a photo of Jack Ruby. Many related subheads as well.
The complete first section with 12 pages, very nice condition.... See More
Nixon resigns the Presidency...
Item #699331
August 09, 1974
NEW YORK TIMES, August 9, 1974
* President Richard Nixon
This issue is on its way to becoming one of the iconic headlines of the 20th century.
The two word banner headline proclaims one of the more infamous political events: "NIXON RESIGNS", followed by a two line banner: "He Urges A Time of 'Healing'; Ford Will Take Office Today" with various related subhe... See More
Gandhi's Salt March in protest of British rule...
Item #699329
April 07, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 7, 1930
* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (Mahatma)
* Salt march (salt satyagraha) ends - Dandi, India
The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "GANDHI'S SALT REVOLT STIRS UP RIOTS IN INDIA" with subhead. Two related photos are on the back page. (see images)
This was the "Salt March" of 1930 in India, an act of civil disobedience led... See More
1928 Chicago gangland war in full swing...
Item #699325
January 26, 1928
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Jan. 26, 1928
* Former police chief's house bombed
* 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 for display concerning the gangland wars in Chicago that reads: "FITZMORRIS' HOME BOMBED" with subheads. A few related ph... See More
Huge Civil War map is very displayable...
Item #699323
May 07, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 7, 1864
* Battle of Spotsylvania (EVE)
* Robert E. Lee & large map
Most of the front page is taken up with a huge map headed: "THE SCENE OF THE IMPENDING CONFLICT. Virginia from Fredericksburg to Richmond--The Fords, Rivers, Railroads, Turnpikes, etc. between Our Army & the Rebel Capital." Half of the first column is taken up with related ... See More
1913 Ten Tragic Days... Mexican Revolution...
Item #699322
February 13, 1913
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Dec. Feb. 13, 1913
* Ten Tragic Days
* Mexico City conflict
* Mexican Revolution
The front page has a nice banner headline: "BATTLE RESUMED TODAY IN MEXICAN CAPITAL" with subheads. (see images) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in p... See More
The "Black Hundreds" in 1905 Russia...
Item #699321
November 10, 1905
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Nov. 10, 1905
* Post Odessa pogrom - massacre
* "Black Hundreds" plan - Anti-Semitic
* St. Petersburg, Russia Jews in danger
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "A ST. BARTHOLOMEW MASSACRE PLANNED" with subhead. (see images) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very ... See More
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