Clarence Demar wins Boston Marathon at 41....
Item #636556
April 20, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, April 20, 1930
* Clarence DeMar wins Boston Marathon
* Seventh and last win at 41 years old
* Great depression era original
The front page of this section has one column headings: "DE MAR CAPTURES BOSTON MARATHON" "43-Year-Old Melrose Star, Running in Event for 13th Time, Scores Victory" "Triumphs By 400 Yards" and... See More
Francesco de Pinedo killed in airplane crash...
Item #636536
September 03, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 3, 1933
* Francesco de Pinedo killed - Italian aviator
* Floyd Bennett Field airplane takeoff attempt
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "DE PINEDO KILLED IN BURNING PLANE; CRASH AT TAKE-OFF" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues inside with two related photos. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in t... See More
Edward Grey, 1st Viscount Grey of Fallodon death....
Item #636534
September 07, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 7, 1933
* Sir Edward Grey death
* British Liberal statesman
The top of page 21 has a one column heading: "VISCOUNT GREY DIES IN ENGLAND AT 71" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Edward Grey, 1st Viscount Grey of Fallodon. Lengthy text here. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous pu... See More
Barney Ross wins title... RMS Lusitania captain death...
Item #636503
June 24, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 24, 1933
* Barney Ross wins boxing title
* William Thomas Turner death
* Captain of the RMS Lusitania
The top of of page 11 has a four column headline: "World's Lightweight Title Changes Hands" with subheads that include: "ROSS WINS TITLE FROM CANZONERI" and more. (see) First report coverage on Barney Ross winning his first world title bout ... See More
Michael Scott wins The Amateur Championship at 55....
Item #636481
June 25, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, June 25, 1933
* Michael Scott - English amateur golfer
* The British Amateur Championship
* Oldest ever to win
The front page of this section has a one column heading: "SCOTT AT 55 WINS BRITISH GOLF TITLE" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on English amateur golfer, Michael Scott, becoming the oldest winner of The Amateur Ch... See More
Early plans for a channel tunnel connecting England & France... New York firemen...
Item #636440
January 23, 1858
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Jan. 23, 1858 Inside includes a few prints of: "The Great Earthquake at Naples" "Sketches of Native Life In India" "American Firemen" which includes 3 prints, one a nice full page; "Torchlight Procession of the New York Firemen" pulling a fire engine.
Perhaps the most interesting content is the: "Proposed Tunnel ... See More
One of the "Notable Jews" issues...
Item #636435
March 30, 1893
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, March 30, 1893 Of special interest is installment #7 of "Notable Jews - Adolph S. Ochs" which also includes a photograph of him. This is a series which ran in Leslie's for much of the year (others available: inquire). Ochs was publisher if the famous New York Times.
This is also the: "Easter Number" issue which has a special ... See More
Anne Weightman death...
Item #636395
February 27, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 27, 1932
* Anne Weightman death
The top of page 17 has a one column heading: "MRS. F. C. PENFIELD, ART PATRON, DEAD" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the death of Anne Weightman Walker Penfield, philanthropist and one of the richest women in the World.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 34 pages, Nice condition.... See More
Horatio Bottomly death... John Bull magazine...
Item #636360
May 27, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 27, 1933
* Horatio Bottomley death (1st report)
* English financier, journalist, editor
* Newspaper proprietor & swindler
The top of page 6 has a one column heading: "BOTTOMLEY, EDITOR, DIES PAUPER AT 73" with subheads and photo. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and adve... See More
John Grier Hibben killed in car accident...
Item #636353
May 17, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 17, 1933
* John Grier Hibben killed in accident
* President of Princeton University
* Presbyterian minister & philosopher
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "DR. HIBBEN KILLED IN AUTO COLLISION; WIFE BADLY HURT" with subheads. Much more on page 7 with photo of Hibben.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 36 pa... See More
Peggy McMath kidnapping for ransom...
Item #636340
May 03, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 3, 1933
* Margaret 'Peggy' McMath
* Kidnapping for ransom (1st report)
The front page has one column headings that include: "GIRL, 10, KIDNAPPED IN CAPE COD TOWN" "Margaret McMath of Wealthy Detroit Family Abducted at Harwich School"
"Man Posed As Chauffeur" and more. (see) Lengthy text continues inside. Always nice to have nota... See More
Actor Ernest Torrence death....
Item #636339
May 16, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 16, 1933
* Ernest Torrence death
* Scottish character actor
* Hollywood movie villain
The top of page 17 has a one column heading: "ERNEST TORRANCE, FILM ACTOR, DEAD" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Scottish film character actor, Ernest Torrence. I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular ev... See More
Helena, Alabama tornado disaster...
Item #636331
May 06, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 6, 1933
* Helena, Alabama tornado disaster
* Jefferson & Shelby County
* Demopolis
The top of page 7 has one column headings: "TORNADOES KILL 34 MORE IN THE SOUTH" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 30 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with a high perc... See More
From this German-held island...
Item #636316
May 02, 1941
THE STAR, Guernsey, Channel Islands, May 2, 1941
* Rare German occupation title
* World War II - WWII
Among the front page reports are: "The top of the ftpg. has (in both German & English) "NOTICE Re. Curfew Hour For Civil Population..." with details. Also on the ftpg: "Germany's Immense Military Strength - The Greatest Asset Is The Human Element" and:... See More
Willie Mosconi 1st World billiards title...
Item #636303
April 08, 1941
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 8, 1941
* Willie Mosconi's 1st billiards title
* World Straight Pool Championships
The sport's section (page 34) has small & somewhat discrete one column headings: "MOSCONI CLINCHES TITLE"
"Gains Pocket Billiard Crown by Victory Over Lauri" First report coverage on Willie Mosconi's very 1st World Straight Pool ... See More
Provincial half-penny coins... John Wilkes' death...
Item #636193
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1798 The prominent feature of this issue is the nearly 7 1/2 column essay titled: "Essay on the Provincial Half-Pennies. Essay I.- On the Use and Amusement of Collecting the Provincial Half-pennies.", with considerable details (see photos).Additionally, the death report and a biographical sketch of the famous English radical (m... See More
Great Hawaii prints... Gold in the Klondike...
Item #636147
August 07, 1897
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 7, 1897
* Klondike gold rush
* Hawaiian Islands
The full front page is an illustration of: "Rembrandt's Father". Terrific doublepage centerfold: "The Hawaiian Island--Scenes in Honolulu & the Island of Oahu" with 11 scenes, being very displayable. Nice fullpg. with 8 photos of: "The Gold Discoveries in the Klondike... See More
Federal election reports...
Item #636120
November 09, 1796
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Nov. 9, 1796 The front page is taken up with various reports from Europe, with further reports on pages 2 & 3. Page 3 also has reports headed: "Federal Election".
The back page has: "Anecdote of Gen. Buonaparte" and various ads, including one headed: "75 Dollars Reward--Stop Thief and Runaway" with much d... See More
Évian Conference opens.... Jewish refugees...
Item #636074
July 06, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 6, 1938
* Evian Conference in France opens
* President Franklin D. Roosevelt
* Jewish refugees fleeing Nazi Germany
The front page has a one column heading: "32 NATIONS GATHER TO HELP REFUGEES" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the opening of the Evian Conference in France. This was to discuss the plight of the increasing numbers of Jewish refu... See More
Évian Conference opens.... Jewish refugees...
Item #636072
July 07, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 7, 1938
* Evian Conference in France opening day
* President Franklin D. Roosevelt
* Jewish refugees fleeing Nazi Germany
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "U.S. SPURNS NATIONS TO PROMPT ACTION AT REFUGEE PARLEY" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on opening day of the Evian Conference in France. This was to discuss the plight of... See More
Ronald Reagan attends...
Richard Petty's 200th & final win... NASCAR...
Item #635995
July 05, 1984
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 5, 1984
* Richard Petty's 200th win
* Firecracker 400 - Daytona
* NASCAR
The front page of the sport's section has a one column heading: "President Sees Petty Win 200th" First report coverage continues inside this section with a two column photo of Richard Petty being congratulated by President Ronald Reagan (see photos). This was Richard Pet... See More
1st MLB team airplane travel....
Item #635858
May 08, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 8, 1940
* Brooklyn Dodgers 1st team to fly
* MLB baseball airplane travel
The sport's section (page 30) has one column headings: "DODGERS TRAVEL TO CHICAGO BY AIR" "Two Planes Transport Entire Squad From St. Louis--Team Home Tomorrow"
First report coverage on the first time a MLB baseball team flew by airplane which was the Brooklyn Dodgers. ... See More
Anti-Catholic newspaper...
Item #635744
March 07, 1835
THE DOWNFALL OF BABYLON, New York, March 7, 1835
* 19th century anti-Catholic publication
A quite rare & unusual weekly (later semi-monthly) newspaper with strong anti-Catholic leanings published by: "Samuel B. Smith, Late a Popish Priest", as noted in the dateline. This newspaper published from 1834-1839 & features an engraving in the masthead showing various churche... See More
Naval review in New York City...Ice harvesting...
Item #635618
October 12, 1912
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 12, 1912 The color-cover is an illustration of a foundry. Inside the issue is: "The Imposing Naval Review at New York"; "How One County Built a Good Road"; "Harvesting Ice by Electric Power"; "Labor-saving Duplicating Machines for the Office"; "Labor-saving Devices That Produce Automobiles"; and more art... See More
Amelia Earhart wins Harmon Trophy....
Item #635172
April 15, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 15, 1933
* Aviatrix Amelia Earhart
* Harmon Trophy presentation
Page 3 has a small one column heading: "Amelia Earhart Honored" "Receives Award Harmon Trophy for Transatlantic Flight" See image for brief report here. I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not.
Other news... See More
Corrine Roosevelt Robinson death....
Item #634722
February 18, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 18, 1933
* Corrine Roosevelt Robinson death
* American poet, writer and lecturer
* Younger sister of Theodore Roosevelt
The top of page 15 has a one column heading: "CORRINE ROBINSON DIES AT AGE OF 71" with subheads and photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 32 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced... See More
New Orleans and Charleston, South Carolina...
Item #634404
September 30, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 30, 1863 Among the ftpg. one column Civil War heads are: "Interesting From New Orleans" "The Good Health of the City" "The Mississippi Marauders" "From Charleston Harbor" "Description of the Rebel Works" "Honors to Gen. Gilmore" "Destitution of the Florida's Crew" and more.
Eight pages, nice cond... See More
Hermann Goering creates the Gestapo?
Item #634308
February 25, 1933
NEW YORK TIMES, February 25, 1933
* Hermann Goring creates the Gestapo
* Secret police of Nazi Germany
The front page has a very interesting article (carrying over to page 5) which seems to be the creation of the Gestapo, the feared Nazi secret police. The ftpg. one column heads note: "HITLER ARMS NAZIS AS PRUSSIAN POLICE" "Order, Officially Denied Last Week, Bars Enrol... See More
Sherman's march to the sea...
Item #634114
July 18, 1864
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 18, 1864 Among the ftpg. one column heads on the Civil War are: "Rebel News" "Affairs in Front of Petersburgh" "Rebel Jubilation Over the Maryland Raid" "The Prospect at Atlanta" "Rebel Criticism of General Grant" "Gen. Grant's Army" "The Sherman's Army" and more.
Eight pages, nice conditi... See More
1913 World Series... Christy Mathewson....
Item #633888
October 11, 1913
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, October 11, 1913
* World Series of baseball (game 4)
* New York Giants vs. Philadelphia Athletics
* Chief Bender wins 2nd game of series
The top of the front page has one column headings that include: "BENDER WINS AGAIN" "Macks Increase Lead" "Giants Fight Vigorously" and more with box scores and photo. (see) Covera... See More
Ruth Elder... Transatlantic flight...
Item #633769
October 12, 1927
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, October 12, 1927
* Ruth Elder - Woman aviator & actress
* 1st Transatlantic flight try (Woman)
The front page has a one column heading: "FLORIDA GIRL FLYER IS SEEN OVER ATLANTIC" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 20 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally nice.... See More
Statement on Jefferson Davis...
Item #633687
March 28, 1878
THE AMERICAN SOCIALIST, Oneida New York, March 28, 1878 An inside page features a small report on Jefferson Davis "Jefferson Davis lives in Memphis, Tenn. He is said to be very thin, and to look very old and broken... But did you ever think what a pair of skinny invalids that Confederacy had to preside over it?" This is a small size newspaper from the famous Oneida Community in
... See More
The Four Horsemen of Notre Dame win...
Item #633632
November 30, 1924
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 30, 1924 One column headlines on the front page of the sport's section report: "NOTRE DAME BEATS CARNEGIE TECH, 40-19" "32,00 See Rockne Team Uncover Brilliant Aerial Attack on Snow-Covered Gridiron" and more. (see) This report is of the regular season Notre Dame win against the Carnegie Tech (Mellon) Tartans. This was the most famous year f... See More
Latest from the Civil War...
Item #633600
August 31, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 31, 1863 Among the many ftpg. one column heads on the Civil War are: "IMPORTANT REBEL NEWS" "An Attack Upon the Rebel Rifle Pits on Wednesday" "The Shelling of Charleston" "Explosion of Shells in Streets & Warehouses" "Death of John B. Floyd" (Confederate general who lost the battle of Fort Donelson); "Important From New Orleans" "Commerce of the Mississippi" "Import... See More
Small Civil War map on the front page...
Item #633584
December 04, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 4, 1862 The ftpg. has a small, one column head of a map of the New Bern and Beaufort area (see). Various column heads on the Civil War include: "Important From North Carolina" "Important From Eastern Virginia" "News From Burnside's Army" "Interesting From Arkansas" "Reconnaissance from Harper's Ferry..." and much... See More
Actress Minnie Maddern Fiske death...
Item #633456
February 17, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 17, 1932
* Minnie Maddern Fiske death
* Early American stage actress
Page 23 has a one column heading: "MRS. FISKE DIES HERE AS ROLE AWAITS HER" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of early American actress Minnie Maddern Fiske. She was widely considered the most important actress on the American stage in the first quarter... See More
Jewish Times report...Westinghouse Brake...
Item #633385
July 22, 1872
THE CIRCULAR, Oneida, New York, July 22, 1872 This issue contains an article from the "Jewish Times, commenting upon the report of Professor Gratz and two merchants who have lately returned from an extensive tour in Palestine." Another article is "The Westinghouse Air-Brake" which was being used on the railroad.
A tabloid size newspaper from the famous Oneid
... See More
A tabloid size newspaper from the famous Oneid
Sir William Robertson, 1st Baronet death....
Item #633372
February 13, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 13, 1933
* Sir William Robertson, 1st Baronet death
* Chief of the General Staff (United Kingdom)
* British Army - Field Marshall
The front page has a one column heading: "ROBERTSON DIES, 72; BRITISH WAR LEADER" with subheads. (see) Lengthy 1st report coverage continues inside with photo.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in... See More
Serial killer Peter Kudzinowski execution....
Item #633338
December 21, 1929
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, December 21, 1929
* Peter Kudzinowski execution
* Serial child killer - murderer
* Electric chair in Trenton, New Jersey
The front page has a one column heading: "CHILD SLAYER GOES TO CHAIR" with subhead: "Peter Kudzinowski, Arrested in Detroit, Executed in New Jersey" (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 22 pages,... See More
The Great Boston Fire... Yosemite Valley...
Item #633289
November 13, 1872
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 13, 1872
* The great Boston Fire
* One of most costly fires in U.S. history
The top of the ftpg. has column heads on the huge Boston Fire with: "BOSTON ALIVE AGAIN" "Business Men Too Busy to Mourn Over Their Losses" and more. Page 3 has a large & detailed map headed: "BOSTON & THE BURNT DISTRICT. Diagram Showing the Location &... See More
"Win one for the Gipper" game... Hirohito comes to power...
Item #633274
November 10, 1928
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, November 10, 1928 A one column head on page 5: "ARMY FAVORED IN GAME WITH ROCKNE CREW" with brief text. (see) This was the game that had Notre Dame as big underdogs and was famous for Knute Rockne's famous 'Win one for the Gipper' speech at halftime. Notre Dame would pull off the upset in the second half.
The front page announces: ... See More
HMS Queen Elizabeth launched.... Lou Gehrig's last home run...
Item #633273
September 28, 1938
NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 28, 1938 The launching & christening of the RMS Queen Elizabeth is reported on pg. 27 with: "LARGEST SHIP SENT INTO SEA BY QUEEN", "Launching Liner Bearing Her Name, Elizabeth Speaks King''s Hope for Peace" and more with smaller subheads.
Also one column headlines on page 30: "GOMEZ WINS NO. 18 FOR YANKS, 5 TO 2" "Gehrig S... See More
Antonio Scotti's last opera performance...
Item #633220
January 21, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 21, 1933
* Antonio Scotti very last performance
* Italian baritone from Naples, Italy
* Ends career at Metropolitan Opera "The Met"
The front page has a one column heading: "SCOTTI ENDS CAREER IN A GREAT TRIUMPH" with subheads. (see) Lengthy first report coverage continues inside with photo. I suspect this is one of the few publications to re... See More
North Carolina abolishing slavery... Baseball...
Item #633208
December 18, 1865
THE CIRCULAR, Mount Tom, New York, Dec. 18, 1865 A weekly newspaper published by the Oneida community. Most of the content has religious or literary overtones, however the back page reports "North Carolina has ratified the Constitutional Amendment abolishing slavery." Also on this same page is information on the division of The Order of Fenian Brotherhood of the United States.
Ins... See More
Dorothy Burgess car accident.... Babe Ruth & hot dogs....
Item #633116
December 24, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 24, 1932
* Actress Dorothy Burgess car accident
* Manslaughter charge for death of girl
* Babe Ruth takes on healthy diet ?
* New York Yankees baseball
Page 10 has a one column heading: "Film Star, Accused In Fatal Crash, Ill" with subhead: "Dorothy Burgess Driving When Girl Is Killed...." I suspect this is one of the few publications to re... See More
Marlborough Apartment Hotel fire disaster...
Item #632934
January 04, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 4, 1940
* Marlborough Hotel fire disaster
* Minneapolis, Minnesota
Page 25 has a one column heading: "18 DIE AS FIRE RUINS MINNEAPOLIS HOTEL" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the Marlborough apartment hotel fire disaster at Minneapolis, Minnesota. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publicat... See More
Babe Ruth and his batting prowess...
Item #632927
September 29, 1923
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, Sept. 29, 1923
* Babe Ruth making his mark in MLB
* New York Yankees - Yanks
The top of the sports page has a one column head: "Ruth May Add To His Laurels" as his .385 batting average is close to surpassing Harry Heilmann's .395. "...Babe, however, is secure in home run honors with 38 and is so far in front as a scorer...". Al... See More
Will Hicok Low death... artist...
Item #632918
November 28, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 28, 1932
* Will Hicok Low death
* Artist - muralist - writer
Page 15 has a one column heading: "WILL H. LOW DEAD; VERSATILE ARTIST" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Will Hicok Low, American artist & muralist. I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inve... See More
Louis Marshall memorial tribute...
Item #632909
November 11, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 11, 1929
* re. Louis Marshall death
* Jewish community leader
* Minorities advocate
Page 23 has one column headings: "2,500 PAY TRIBUTE TO LOUIS MARSHALL" "Memorial for Jewish Leader is Attended by Delegates of More Than 76 Societies" and more. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other title... See More
Robert Stanley Weir death... O Canada...
Item #632711
August 21, 1926
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 21, 1926
* Robert Stanley Weir death
* O Canada National Anthem lyrics
Page 11 has one column headings: "JUDGE R. S. WEIR" "Admiralty Jurist and Prolific Writer--Won Prizes for Poetry and Drama" (see) First report coverage on the the death of Robert Stanley Weir, famous for writing the English lyrics to O Canada. I suspect thi... See More
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