1940 German invasion of the Netherlands...
Item #692779
May 15, 1940
HERALD EXPRESS, Los Angeles, 4th War Extra, May 15, 1940
* Nazi Germany Invasion of the Netherlands
* Maginot Line - France & Belgium
The front page has a great banner headline above the masthead: "MAGINOT LINE AT SEDAN DRIVES BACK NAZI HORDES; Allied Armies in 'Backs to Wall' Battle in Belgium; 100,000 Men Killed in 5-Day Defense of Holland" with subhead. (see) Great... See More
Babe Ruth Photo 3 Home Runs in 1933...
Item #692776
May 29, 1933
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., May 29, 1933
* Babe Ruth hits 3 home runs
* New York Yankees baseball
The sport's section (page 11) has a two column heading: "Ruth Cracks three Homers as Yankees Win Twin Bill" with subhead and box scores. (see)
Complete with 14 pages, light toning, some margin wear, should be handled with care.
... See More
* Babe Ruth hits 3 home runs
* New York Yankees baseball
* Late in his career
The sport's section (page 11) has a two column heading: "Ruth Cracks three Homers as Yankees Win Twin Bill" with subhead and box scores. (see)
Complete with 14 pages, light toning, some margin wear, should be handled with care.
President Andrew Johnson is acquitted in his impeachment trial...
Item #692697
May 29, 1868
WILMINGTON JOURNAL, North Carolina, May 29, 1868
* President Andrew Johnson acquitted
* Reconstruction era impeachment trial
The notable report is on page 3 under "Latest News By Telegraph" with column heads: "Impeachment" "The President Acquitted" with a dateline from Washington.
Other articles within: "The Government to be Subverted" "Th... See More
Impeachment and Reconstruction reports...
Item #692696
May 22, 1868
WILMINGTON JOURNAL, North Carolina, May 22, 1868 Among the articles: "Will Impeachment Succeed" "Probability of the Acquittal of the President--Senators Grimes, Fessenden, Trumbull & Henderson Against Conviction--Extraordinary Excitement in Washington..." "Anarchy in the South--'Somebody's Got to Leave' " "The Defeat of Impeachment" &qu... See More
Andrew Johnson's impeachment trial...
Item #692694
May 08, 1868
WILMINGTON JOURNAL, North Carolina, May 8, 1868 The top of the last column has: "Impeachment--Eloquent and Patriotic Address of Mr. Stanbery In Defence of the President of the United States" and then also: "Trial of Mr. Davis" in Richmond.
Andrew Johnson's impeachment trial...
Item #692693
May 01, 1868
WILMINGTON JOURNAL, North Carolina, May 1, 1868
* President Andrew Johnson's impeachment trial
The front page includes: "Impeachment" "The Probable Verdict" "Great Pressure for Conviction" "The Result of Impeachment--Possible Failure of the Radical Game--Only One-third of the Senators Thick & Thin Radicals..." then also "Impeachment ... See More
From the beginning weeks of the Civil War...
Item #692594
May 10, 1861
THE WORLD, New York, May 10, 1861 Inside pages have reports from the beginning weeks of the Civil War, including heads: "The Southern Rebellion" "The Triumph In Maryland Complete" "Troops Passing Through Baltimore" "Secessionists Leaving the Stater" "Weakness of the Rebels in Virginia" "No Hope for the Traitors From Europe" an... See More
Lou Gehrig ends his playing streak...
Item #692492
May 03, 1939
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, May 3, 1939
* Lou Gehrig's games played streak ends (1st report)
* New York Yankees - Major league baseball
A very significant issue, as the sports page (pg. 7) has a noteworthy report with two-column heads: "LOU GEHRIG NOT IN LINEUP FOR FIRST TIME SINCE 1925" "Unequaled Record of 2130 Consecutive Games Comes to An End As ... See More
Sinking of the Lusitania: a pair of consecutive issues...
Item #692359
May 07, 1915
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, May 7 and 8, 1915 Two consecutive issues reporting the sinking of the Lusitania.
May 7 issue: The last column of the ftpg. is mostly taken up with headlines on the event including: "TORPEDO DESTROYS LUSITANIA" "Sunk Off Irish Coast by German Submarine--Assistance Is Sent" "Passengers Are Saved, According To Report" "Many Prominen... See More
Charles Lindbergh & Anne Morrow married...
Item #692353
May 28, 1929
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, May 28, 1929
* Charles Lindbergh Gets Married
* Anne Morrow
The front page has nearly a banner head: "LINDY AND ANNE MARRIED!" & subheads: "Only Family Present For Simple Rite" "Ceremony Performed at 4; Lindy's Mother There; News Told by Morrow's Secretary." Two column (non-wedding) photo of Lindy and Anne. Twenty-two pages. Resi... See More
North Pole-1 established...
Item #692336
May 22, 1937
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 22, 1937
* North Pole-1 established in Arctic Ocean
* First Russian manned drifting sea ice station
* Soviet scientist Otto Schmidt expedition
The front page has a one column heading: "11 Russians Fly to North Pole; Land on the Ice" First report coverage continues on page 8 with related map. (see)
Complete with 34 pages, rag edition in great condition.... See More
One of the less common illustrated newspapers from the Civil War...
Item #692089
May 18, 1861
NEW YORK ILLUSTRATED NEWS, May 18, 1861 Formatted very much like the more popular 'Harper's Weekly' but considerably more uncommon.
The full front page shows; "Shooting a Rebel Who Was Caught Tampering With the Rails...". Prints within include: "General View of Annapolis" "Passage of Troops en Route from Annapolis to Washington..." "Recruiting ... See More
1945 Battle of Okinawa... Yonabaru...
Item #691826
May 12, 1945
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 23, 1945
* Yonabaru (port city) captured
* Battle of Okinawa, Japan
* United States Army (USA)
The front page has a nice displayable headline: "CAPTURE KEY OKINAWA CITY" with subheads. related map on page 2. (see)
Complete with all 34 pages, light toning at the margins, small address stamp within the masthead, a little spine wear, generally nice.... See More
Niles' eight essays on the 'Mitigation of Slavery'...
Item #691745
May 08, 1819
NILES WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore
* The "Mitigation of Slavery" - 8 issues
* Serialized essay by Hezekiah Niles'
* His plan to abolish slavery in America
* His plan to abolish slavery in America
A set of 8 issues which contain all eight essays by publisher Hezekiah Niles titled the: "Mitigation of Slavery" in which he puts forth five propositions to that end.
The issues are dated May 8,... See More
1905 Snyder, Oklahoma tornado disaster...
Item #691711
May 12, 1905
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, May 12, 1905
* Snyder, Kiowa County, Oklahoma
* Tornado disaster with 113 deaths
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "TORNADO VICTIMS HAVE NO RELIEF" 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.... See More
The Mexican War...
Item #691645
May 29, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 29, 1847 Inside pages have many reports on the Mexican War including: "Glorious News!" which begins: "This is the glorious title under which all of our recent victories over the Mexicans have been heralded...". Also articles headed: "Shall The War Go On?" and: "For What Purpose is the War Continued?"
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The Mexican War...
Item #691644
May 27, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 27, 1847 Page 2 has a document: "By the President of the United States" concerning the sale of land in the St. Marks vicinity of Florida.
Also inside are reports on the Mexican War including: "From Santa Fe" "Mills's Route to the Pacific" being #4 of a series; "Further From Gen. Scott's Army"... See More
The Mexican War...
Item #691642
May 22, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 22, 1847 Page 3 begins with a nearly full-column article concerning the recent discovery of the planet Neptune. Also on page 3 are a few articles on the Mexican War including: "Illustrated Life of Gen. Winfield Scott" "Departure of Troops" "The 'Second Conquest' of Mexico" "and a half-column articl... See More
The Mexican War...
Item #691640
May 21, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 21, 1847 Page 2 has over half a column taken up with: "Mill's Route to the Pacific Ocean". And page 3 has many reports on the Mexican War with: "Our Armies In Mexico" "Extract of a Letter from Lieu. Corwin" "The Indiana Volunteers--Again" which is a letter datelined at "Camp Buena Vista"... See More
The Mexican War, and the pyramids of Egypt...
Item #691638
May 18, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 18, 1847 Page 3 has several reports on the Mexican War including: "Latest From Vera Cruz" "The United States 'Mexican Tariff' " From the South" which includes several news reports; "Santa Anna's Plan of the Campaign" and "The Battle of Buena Vista--Its Importance Considered".
Page 2 ... See More
Topography of the American West... The Mexican War...
Item #691634
May 14, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 14, 1847 Half of the front page is taken up with an interesting & very detailed report to Congress: "Fremont's Topographical and Scientific Maps" which concerns much of explorations in the American West.
Inside has much on the Mexican War including: "Particulars of the Capture of Tuspan [Tuxpan]" "The Mexic... See More
Creating New Braunfels and Fredericksburg, Texas...
Item #691630
May 13, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 13, 1847
* New Braunfels & Fredericksburg, Texas
* German settlements founding - creation
Page 2 has a great, 1 1/3 column article headed: "Affairs In New Mexico" with much on the Mexican War. Also inside: "Gen. Scott's Advance" which is on the war as well.
Page 2 also has: "The German Colony In Texa... See More
Four early reports from Southern California...
Item #691629
May 12, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 12, 1847 The front page features four letters each signed in type by: J. W. Kearny, concerning his work in Southern California. Two are datelined from San Diego & the other two from Los Angeles. The population of San Diego was less than 650 at the time.
Page 3 has: "The March To Mexico" "The Abandonment of Chihuahua"... See More
Much reporting on the Mexican War...
Item #691628
May 11, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 11, 1847 Pages 2 and 3 contain much reporting on the Mexican War with articles headed: "Senator Corwin and the Mexican War" "Prospects of the War" "Mexican Affairs" "Capture of Tuspan [Tuxpan]" "From Matamoros" "From Tampico" "From Vera Cruz".
Also an interesting: "... See More
Wonderful Proclamation by Santa Anna...
Item #691627
May 10, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 10, 1847 Page 2 has a fascinating proclamation by the Mexicans concerning their recent losses in the Mexican War, headed: "Proclamation of Santa Anna".
It begins: "Mexicans! Vera Cruz is already in the power of the enemy. It has succumbed, not under the influence of American valor...To our shame be it said, we ourselves have... See More
Reports on the Mexican War...
Item #691625
May 08, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 8, 1847 Page 2 has over a full column taken up with: "OFFICIAL - Official Report of Col. Doniphan" datelined from the Hqts. of the Army of Chihuahua" which has much on the Mexican War.
Page 3 has: "The War" which includes several items. Also: "Late From Monterey" and: "Another Brilliant & Signal ... See More
Reports on the Mexican War...
Item #691624
May 07, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 7, 1847 Page 3 has several items on the Mexican War, including: "Gen. Taylor on the Battle-Field" "Reported News From Mexico" "The Indiana Troops at Buena Vista" and: "Late From New Mexico".
Four pages, very nice condition.
Death of famed actress Marlene Dietrich...
Item #691604
May 07, 1992
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 7, 1992
* Marlene Dietrich death (1st report)
* German-American movie film actress
* Best title to be had ?
The bottom of the front page has a heading: "Marlene Dietrich, Classic Femme Fatale, Dies at 90" with subhead: "In Her Sultry Roles, she Brought a Worldly Sexuality & a Hint of Decadence to the Screen." A photo of her is included. ... See More
Lincoln accepts the Republican nomination for President... The slave ship Wildfire...
Item #691360
May 22, 1860
NEW-YORK TIMES, May 22, 1860
* Abraham Lincoln accepts presidential nomination
* Republican National Convention in Chicago
Page 4 has a report with column heads: "The Republican Candidate for the Presidency" "Hon. Abram Lincoln Accepts The Chicago Nomination" being a very historic item although inconspicuously reported, indicating the the lack of stature of Lincoln... See More
From 1887 Florida: the navel orange, and Florida & California compared...
Item #691229
May 30, 1887
THE FLORIDA DISPATCH, Jacksonville, May 30, 1887 Noted in the masthead: "Official Organ Of The Florida Fruit Growers' Assoc. & the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Growers' Protective Assoc." with the content, and the ads, focused on such.
Inside includes an interesting report: "The Naval Orange" which notes in part: "...the general reader knows very little... See More
Three maps and a diagram...
Item #691149
May 13, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, May 13, 1862
* Bottoms Bridge - Chickahominy River
* General George B. McClellan
The front page is dominated by a nice, detailed Civil War map headed: "THE BATTLE FIELD IN VIRGINIA - The Area of General McClellan's Operations--Bottom's Bridge on the Chickahominy." Column heads as well including: "State of Things In Richmond" "Starvatio... See More
Closing events of the Civil War...
Item #691115
May 07, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, May 7, 1865 The front page has some nice column heads on the closing events of the Civil War including: "Danville" "Interesting Details of the March of the Sixth Corps to Danville, Va." "THE PLOT" "Flight of Sanders & Tucker from Montreal" "Canadian Views of the President's Proclamation" "SHERMAN" "John... See More
Lincoln's conscription proclamation...
Item #691077
May 09, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, May 9, 1863
* President Abraham Lincoln
* First conscription act signed into law
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "FROM HOOKER'S ARMY" "Offensive Operations to be Speedily Resume" "Stoneman's Great Raid" "The Capture of Grand Gulf by Admiral Porter" "Troops Landed Below" "The Conscrip... See More
President Johnson's impeachment trial...
Item #691067
May 12, 1868
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 12, 1868 Most of the front page is taken up with: "THE IMPEACHMENT TRIAL" "The Field Not Lost!" with various subheads (see). The is concerning the impeachment proceedings against President Andrew Johnson.
Eight pages, uncut and untrimmed, crease and minor wear along the central fold, generally nice..
The Jefferson Davis pirate flag...
Item #691066
May 12, 1861
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, May 12, 1861
* Confederate pirate flag ?
* Issued by Jefferson Davis
The black flag used in May 1861 symbolized no quarter given—a warning that no mercy would be shown to enemies. When Confederate privateers sailed under letters of marque authorized by Jefferson Davis, some reportedly flew black flags to signal their intent to fight ruthlessly... See More
Great issue on end-of-war events... Trial of Lincoln's conspirators...
Item #691054
May 31, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, May 31, 1865
* Trial of the Conspirators
* Champ Ferguson capture
* Civil War ending events
The front page has some nice column heads on events concerning the end of the Civil War including: "SHERMAN" "His Report of His Military Operations & Negotiations" "Difficulty of Reconstructing the Rebel States" "The Final Surrender of J... See More
Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth...
Item #691051
May 13, 1937
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, May 13, 1937
* King George VI & Queen Elizabeth
* Coronation at Westminster Abbey
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "GEORGE EMBARKS ON LIFE OF SERVICE TO BRITISH PEOPLE" with subhead and 2 related photos. (see)
Complete with 36 pages, light toning at the margins, small binding slits along the spine, generally nice.... See More
Premieres of "Backdraft" & "Thelma & Louise" (ads and reviews); pre-release of Dying Young - Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #690991
May 24, 1991
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 24, 1991 (Front and Calendar Sections)
* Backdraft & Thelma & Louise
* Opening day full-age ads and reviews
* Other ads inc. pre-release of Dying Young
This issue includes the opening day, full-page, color advertisements for "Backdraft" and "Thelma & Louise", accompanied by lengthy reviews. A double-page, pre-release ad for "Dying... See More
Al Capone to get 1 year jail term...
Item #690963
May 17, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 17, 1929
* Al "Scarface" Capone arrested
* Chicago Beer baron in Philadelphia
* Enters Jail for concealed weapons
* Avoids murder for hire
The front page has a one column heading: "Jail Al Capone and Bodyguard in Philadelphia"(see) When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activities born out of the Prohibition and ... See More
John Dillinger hunted in 1934... Verdict - longest racketeering trial to-date...
Item #690961
May 06, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 6, 1934
* Outlaw John Dillinger hunted
* Fostoria, Ohio bank robbery
* Chicago racketeering trial - longest criminal trial to-date
* Sapiro and 16 others acquitted
The top of page 2 has a one column heading: "DILLINGER HUNT TURNS TO OHIO AFTER ROBBERY" with subheads.
The front page has the full banner heading: "FREE ALL 17 IN RACKET TRIAL&q... See More
Walter Hagen wins British Open of golf...
Item #690889
May 11, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 11, 1929
* Walter Hagen wins British Open
* Last major golf championship victory
The front page of section 2 (sports) has a one column heading: "Walter Hagen with 292 Wins British Open" Photo and heading on the back page. First report coverage on Walter Hagen winning his last major championship.
Complete with 38 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More
Babe Ruth creates a foundation to aid the underprivileged...
Item #690869
May 14, 1947
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, May 14, 1947 The front page has an article: "Babe Ruth Establishes Foundation to Aid Underprivileged Children" with a small photo of him.
Other photos within this issue include Hank Greenberg, Stan Musial, Bob Feller, Johnny Mize, Warren Spahn & Leo Durocher among others.
The complete issue, tabloid-size, small binding holes at the blank spine, n... See More
Graf Zeppelin flight home...
Item #690860
May 24, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 24, 1929
* LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin (airship)
* 1st to fly around the World fame
* Hugo Eckener
The front page has a nice banner headline: "ZEP FLIES BACK TO HOME PORT" with subheads. Nice for display.
Complete in 46 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
wikipedia notes: On 16 May 1929, on the first night of its second trip to the US, Graf Zeppelin lost... See More
Much front page Civil War reporting...
Item #690831
May 09, 1862
THE WORLD, New York, May 9, 1862
* Battle of Williamsburg - Virginia
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Rebels Cross the Chicahominy" "Details of the Williamsburg Battle" "Evacuation of Sewall's Point" "Departure of the Monitor for the Point" "From the Mississippi--Immense Destruction of Property" "Gi... See More
The power of the rebellion is broken...
Item #690773
May 02, 1865
CONCORD DAILY MONITOR, New Hampshire, May 2, 1865 Page 2 begins with an editorial starting with: "The surrender of Johnston's army shows unmistakably that the military power of the rebellion is broken..." with much more.
Also on page 2: "Mr. Lincoln's Sadness" which has some touching comments about Lincoln by an artist who painted him. Also: "Corbett the Ave... See More
Trial of Lincoln's conspirators... End of war reports...
Item #690741
May 19, 1865
CONCORD DAILY MONITOR, New Hampshire, May 19, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination
* Trial of the conspirators - assassins
Page 2 begins with a nice editorial: "The Death of President Lincoln in the English Parliament".
Other notable reports within: "The Trial of the Conspirators" "Important; Evidence" "Davis Implicated" "President's P... See More
Trial of Lincoln's conspirators...
Item #690730
May 17, 1865
CONCORD DAILY MONITOR, New Hampshire, May 17, 1865
* Trial of the conspirators - assassins
* re. Abraham Lincoln's assassination
Page 2 begins with a nice editorial: "The Conspiracy Trial" which was just beginning in Washington.
Page 3 also has a full column headed: "The Assassination Trial" "Condensed Summary of the Evidence" "The Testimony Aga... See More
Surrender of Dick Taylor...
Item #690728
May 09, 1865
CONCORD DAILY MONITOR, New Hampshire, May 9, 1865
* Dick Taylor surrenders
* Jefferson Davis on the run
* Union soldiers coming home
Inside has: "Literature of the Rebellion" "Sherman's Army At Richmond--Grand Review at Bull Run" "Surrender of Dick Taylor's Forces" "London Times on Lee's Surrender" "Evidence of Jeff. Davis' Compl... See More
Jeff Davis is an accessory to the murder of Lincoln...
Item #690714
May 04, 1865
CONCORD DAILY MONITOR, New Hampshire, May 4, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln home town funeral
* Jefferson Davis accomplice to murder ?
Inside has: "Proclamation By the President" "Jeff Davis Accessory to the Murder" "Heavy Rewards" "One Hundred Thousand Dollars for Davis" "More Assassins Arrested" "Funeral Obsequies at Springfield, Illino... See More
Trial of the Lincoln conspirators, from the city where it happened...
Item #690707
May 31, 1865
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 31, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination
* Trial of the assassins - traitors
All of page 1 and most of page 2 are taken up with: "THE CONSPIRACY" "Trial Of The Accused" "Saturday's Proceedings Continued" with a great wealth of verbatim testimony.
Page 3 has various end-of-war reports.
Great t... See More
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