HMS Thetis sinking...
Item #656348
June 02, 1939
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 2, 1939
* HMS Thetis sinks
* British submarine
* Royal Navy
The front page has a nice banner headline: "79 SAFE IN SUB SUNK 18 HOURS" (see) Nice for display. Related photo on the back page. First report coverage on the lost of the HMS Thetis British submarine. Interesting headline suggesting that all is well when in fact 99 lives were lost.
Complete w... See More
Theatrical special effects... Indian motorcycle...
Item #656335
April 26, 1913
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 26, 1913 The full ftpg. shows: "A Fireless Fire on the State - 16 Men & Elaborate Devices are Required to Produce the Effect". More inside with article: "The Elements on the Stage - Thunder Lightning, Wind, Rain and Fire" with 5 additional prints on how those effects are produced.
Near the back is a nice, illustrated advertisement... See More
George Eastman receives a patent for his camera...
Item #656333
September 22, 1888
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Sept. 22, 1888 Although quite significant for any collector of vintage cameras, one of the back page has the "Index of Inventions" showing over 100 which have recently been awarded, one being: "Camera, G. Eastman....388,850". This was for his first roll film not requiring support.
Various illustrations of recent invention of the day, many q... See More
1931 David Belasco death... playwright..
Item #656308
May 15, 1931
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 15, 1931
* David Belasco death (1st report)
* Theatrical playwright - producer
The front page has a one column heading: "DAVID BELASCO, STAGE GENIUS, DIES AGED 77" with subhead. (see) Photo of Belasco is on the back page. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete with all 40m pages, this is the &qu... See More
Tractor... Cow milker...
Item #656303
February 17, 1877
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, February 17, 1877 The front page of the issue contains a large illustration "Frick & Co.'s Eclipse Agricultural Engine" and accompanying article. Within the issue is "Secchi's Solar Photographic Instrument"; "Melling's Improvements in Safety Valves"; "Knollin's Cow Milker"; "Hydraulic Punching Mac... See More
1929 Catherine Cassler as murder suspect...
Item #656225
June 03, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 3, 1929
* Murderer Catherine Cassler
* Cameola Soutar murder
The front page has a nice banner headline: "LAY KILLING TO MRS. CASSLER" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Two related photos on the back page. Probably only found in a Chicago publication.
Complete with all 46 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on very high quality newsp... See More
Making Ivory Soap float... A new fire escape...
Item #656211
April 01, 1882
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York City, April 1, 1882 Amongst the vast variety of inventions and mechanical improvements which are found throughout this issue--many of which are illustrated--is a fascinating little article titled: "Floating Soap".
Portions of it include: "...the peculiarity of the soap they were using. When one of the men had soaped himself he would drop th... See More
Ironclad monitors...
Item #656171
July 30, 1864
ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL, New York, July 30, 1864 As noted in the masthead this was the: "Gazette of The Regular & Volunteer Forces" and as such is replete with military news of all sorts. The entire front page is taken up with: "The Campaign In Virginia" with subheads: "Return of the Enemy" and "Around Petersburgh".
Other reports in this issue are... See More
Prince Alexis Mdivani killed in 1935...
Item #656159
August 02, 1935
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Aug. 2, 1935
* Prince Alexis Mdivani killed
* Barbara Hutton husband
The front page has a nice banner headline: "CRASH KILLS PRINCE MDIVANI" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. First report coverage continues on page 5 with related photo. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete with all 34 p... See More
T. E. Lawrence in Afghanistan ?....
Item #656109
January 05, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, January 5, 1929
* T. E. Lawrence helping Afghan rebels ?
* World War I - Arab Revolt & more fame
Page 11 has a brief article with heading: "Afghans Accuse Col. Lawrence, British Hero" Nice photo of "Lawrence of Arabia" on the back page. (see)
Complete with all 36 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on very high quality newsprint... See More
Map of the "liberation of Tennessee"...
Item #656068
June 21, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 21, 1862 The front page is dominated by a large & very detailed map headed: "THE LIBERATION OF EASTERN TENNESSEE" with an explanatory caption.
Among the ftpg. column heads are: "Important From Memphis" "Activity of Guerrilla Bands" "the White River Expedition" "Gen. Buell Marching into East Tennessee&... See More
1928 Charles Lindbergh & Floyd Bennett...
Item #656061
April 25, 1928
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 25, 1928
* Aviator Charles Lindbergh
* Flight to Quebec, Canada
* Floyd Bennett near death
The front page has a nice banner headline: "LINDY FLIES TO SICK FLYER" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Two related photos on the back page.
Complete with all 46 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on very high quality newsprint meant for i... See More
War Admiral wins at Hialeah Park in Florida...
Item #656042
March 06, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, March 6, 1938
* War Admiral's 2nd win as a 4 year old
* Hialeah Park Race Track - Florida
* Widener Handicap
The top of the front page of this section has a one column heading: "WAR ADMIRAL, 7-20, SCORES DECISIVELY AND EARNS $49,550" with subheads. Related photo inside. (see) First report coverage on War Admiral winning the Widene... See More
1928 Emmeline Pankhurst death... suffragette...
Item #656039
June 14, 1928
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 14, 1928
* Emmeline Pankhurst death (1st report)
* British political activist & suffragette
* Women's suffrage leader - right to vote
The front page has a one column heading: "Noted Leader of Suffrage Fight Is Dead" (see). First report coverage on the death of Emmeline Pankhurst, British leader on Women's suffrage.
Complete with all 38 pag... See More
1939 Floyd Gibbons death... WWI writer...
Item #656028
September 25, 1939
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Sept. 25, 1939
* Floyd Gibbons death (1st report)
* World War I - WWI correspondent
* Best title to be had - very rare as such
The front page has a one column heading: "Floyd Gibbons, Famous War Writer, Is Dead" with small photo. (see) Great and maybe only reported in this publication since he was a correspondent for the Chicago Tribune. Very rare as such.
... See More
Al Capone at Northwestern football game photo...
Item #656002
October 04, 1931
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, October 4, 1931
* Al Capone - Chicago gangster leader
* Northwestern football game
* Ryan Field photo
Page 3 has a three column photo with heading: "Al Capone Watches Football Game in Evanston" with brief text underneath. Probably only found in this Chicago publication. He would be found guilty of income tax fraud a few weeks later that ended his reign in ... See More
Stanford Cardinals (Indians) Rose Bowl in 1936...
Item #655998
January 02, 1936
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, January 2, 1936
* Rose Bowl: Stanford Cardinals vs. S.M.U. Mustangs
* Orange Bowl: Mississippi Rebels vs. Catholic University
* Sugar Bowl: Texas Christian University vs. LSU Tigers
The front page of the sport's section (inside) has a nice banner headline: "STANFORD WINS ROSE BOWL BATTLE, 7 TO 0" with subheads and lineups. Also covera... See More
1930 Rangoon Riots in India...
Item #655991
May 28, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 28, 1930
* Rangoon Riots of 1930
* Indian dockworkers
* Burman labourers
The front page has a nice banner headline: "MOBS KILL WOMEN IN INDIA" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete with all 42 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on very hig... See More
Very displayable color cover...
Item #655984
August 12, 1908
PIKE'S PEAK DAILY NEWS, dated inside: August 12, 1908 The primary feature of this issue is the great color cover showing a woman looking at the distant view of Pike's Peak, with the train in the foreground. Very much a tourist-themed publication as there is a lengthy list of names of: "Arrivals on Pike's Peak" and a wealth of hotel & other travel-related advertiseme... See More
Nixon quits... in a California newspaper...
Item #655981
August 08, 1974
EVENING TRIBUNE--EXTRA, San Diego, California, Aug. 8, 1974
* President Richard Nixon
The huge banner headline announces: "NIXON QUITS" with subhead: "Cites Losses sin Congress, Goes Without 'Bitterness' " with a photo of him and of Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Ford. San Diego is not far from his home in San Clemente.
The complete first section (of 4) with pages 1... See More
Actress Mae West declared married in 1937...
Item #655957
July 17, 1937
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 17, 1937
* Actress Mae West
* Frank Wallace marriage
The front page has a one column heading: "Court Decides Mae West Is Mrs. Wallace" with photo. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete with all 24 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on very high quality newsprint meant for... See More
Popular for the colorful political cartoons...
Item #655949
October 18, 1893
PUCK, New York, Oct. 18, 1893
* Color political prints - cartoons
Puck was America's first successful humor magazine of colorful cartoon caricatures and political satire, publishing from 1871 until 1918. It was also the first to successfully adopt full color lithography printing for a weekly publication. The color prints are much desired for their displayability. This issue has as ... See More
1941 USC Trojans win Track and Field title...
Item #655939
June 22, 1941
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, sport's section only, June 22, 1941
* USC Trojans - Southern California University
* NCAA Men's Outdoor Track and Field Championship
The front page of this section has a nice banner headline: "U. S. C. WINS 7TH NCAA TRACK TITLE IN ROW" with subheads. (see) Nice for display
Complete sport's section only with 8 pages, light toning at the margins,... See More
1935 Shinchiku-Tasichu earthquake...
Item #655899
April 22, 1935
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 22, 1935
* 1935 Shinchiku-Taichu earthquake
* Taichung, Japanese Taiwan
The front page has a nice banner headline: "2,793 DIE IN ISLAND QUAKE" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. First report coverage continues inside with related photo and map. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete with a... See More
Yankees win 1937 World Series...
Item #655896
October 11, 1937
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Oct. 11, 1937
* New York Yankees vs. Giants
* World Series MLB Baseball
* Joe DiMaggio era
The front page of the sport's section (page 21) has a nice banner headline: "YANKS WIN SECOND STRAIGHT WORLD SERIES" with subheads, a few related photos and box scores. (see) Nice for display.
Complete with all 30 pages, this is the "rag edition" print... See More
Waiting to deal a death blow...
Item #655884
May 13, 1918
THE COURIER-JOURNAL Louisville, Kentucky, May 13, 1918 Ftpg. banner headline on World War I: "Sure of Power, Allies Not To Use U.S. Army Till It Is Complete Force" with subheads: "Would Wait To Deal Hun Death Blow" "French Make Another Gain In Flanders" and more.
Twelve pages, a bit irregular at the spine, nice condition.
Slaughter in World War I...
Item #655883
May 01, 1918
THE COURIER-JOURNAL Louisville, Kentucky, May 1, 1918 Ftpg. banner headline on World War I: "STOP ENEMY BY SLAUGHTER" with subheads: "Heavy Thrust By Teutons A Huge Failure" "Allies, In Brilliant Counter, Win Ground On Which Foe Gained Footing" "Half Million Men Lost By Huns In Drive" and more.
Twelve pages, nice condition.
Parson Weems' book on George Washington...
Item #655875
June 27, 1803
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, June 27, 1803 The back page has a small advertisement for "The Rev. M. L. Weems", more popularly known as Parson Weems, the ad noting: "Is hereby authorized to solicit of the Ladies and Gentlemen of Philadelphia their subscriptions to the History of General George Washington."
Parson Weems was an author who wrote the first bio... See More
President Polk sells land rich in lead ore...
Item #655873
January 08, 1847
THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., Jan. 8, 1847 The ftpg. contains three documents "By the President of the United States" and each signed in type: James K. Polk. The lengthiest is for the sale of land in Illinois, Arkansas & territories of Wisconsin & Iowa "... supposed to contain lead ore...". The other two are similar.
Four pages, very nice condition.... See More
Harry Ford Sinclair goes to jail in 1929...
Item #655857
May 07, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 7, 1929
* Harry Ford Sinclair jailed
* Sinclair Oil Corporation founder
* Teapot Dome Scandal - bribery
The front page has a nice banner headline: "PLACE SINCLAIR BEHIND BARS" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Related photos on the back page. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete with all... See More
Australian Aviatrix Jessie "Chubbie" Miller....
Item #655848
December 02, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, December 2, 1930
* Jessie Maude "Chubbie" Miller
* Australian Woman aviator
* Nice headline for display
The front page has a nice banner headline: "ISLE SAVES LOST AVIATRIX" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues on page 2 with a small related map. Another related map on the back page.
Complete with all 36 pages, this is the "r... See More
Yankees World Series... Yankees vs. Cardinals...
Item #655837
October 07, 1943
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, October 7, 1943
* New York Yankees vs. St. Louis Cardinals
* World Series of baseball (game 3)
The front page has a two column headline: "Yankees Score Five Runs In Eighth To Take Lead In Series" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 22 pages, good condition.... See More
Jean Lussier goes over Niagara Falls in rubber ball...
Item #655827
July 05, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 5, 1928
* Jean Lussier - Canadian-American daredevil
* Over Niagara Falls (Horseshoe) in rubber ball
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Man Goes Over Niagara in a Rubber Ball; Third Time Falls Have Been Conquered" (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and adverti... See More
Amelia is the first woman to fly the Atlantic...
Item #655806
June 21, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 21, 1928
* Woman aviator Amelia Earhart makes history
* Flight across the Atlantic Ocean
* Airplane "Friendship"
* Airplane "Friendship"
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "FRIENDSHIP CREW TO FLY TO HOLLAND" with many subheads. Lengthy text continues inside, too much to photograph all. Always nice to have notable events in history report... See More
Austrian Civil War... February Uprising...
Item #655805
February 13, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, February 13, 1934
* Austrian Civil War - February Uprising
* Socialists vs. conservative-fascist forces
* Chancellor Engelbert Dollfuss
The front page has a banner headline: "AUSTRIA IN CIVIL WAR; 150 DIE" with many subheads. Nice for display. More on page 2 with related photo and map. (see) A few more related photos on the back page. Always nice to h... See More
1937 Little Steel Strike...
Item #655797
June 25, 1937
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 25, 1937
* Little Steel Strike - labor
* Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO)
* Steel Workers Organizing Committee (SWOC)
The front page has a nice banner headline: "CIO GRIP ON STEEL SMASHED" with subheads. (See) Nice for display. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and adv... See More
Upton Sinclair wins 1934 Democratic nominee...
Item #655744
August 29, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, August 29, 1934
* Upton Sinclair wins Democratic nomination
* California gubernatorial election nominee
The front page has a nice banner headline: "RADICAL LEADS COAST VOTE" with subhead. (see) Nice for display. Coverage on Upton Sinclair winning the Democratic nomination for governor of California. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in t... See More
Jean Lussier goes over Niagara Falls in rubber ball...
Item #655740
July 05, 1928
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, July 5, 1928
* Jean Lussier - Canadian-American daredevil
* Over Niagara Falls (Horseshoe) in rubber ball
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "150,000 CHEER MAN IN BALL OVER NIAGARA" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 16 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding slits alo... See More
1929 Battle of Jiménez, Chihuahua....
Item #655711
March 31, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 31, 1929
* Battle of Jiménez, Chihuahua, Mexico
* Great headline for display
* Escobar Rebellion
The front page has a nice banner headline: "REBELS ROUTED; MANY SLAIN" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the battle of Jiménez, Chihuahua in Mexico during the Escobar Rebellion. Always nice to have notable events in history report... See More
Max Schmeling TKO's Stribling in 1931...
Item #655707
July 04, 1931
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 4, 1931
* Max Schmeling vs. Young Stribling
* Heavyweight boxing title fight
* Great headline for display
The front page has a very nice banner headline: "A KNOCKOUT! BY SCHMELING" with subheads. (see) Rare to have and nice headline on the front that deals with sports. The front page of the sport's section (page 11) also has a nice banner headline... See More
Jean Piccard... ballooning...
Item #655704
October 24, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 24, 1934
* Jean Piccard ballooning
* Stratosphere flight
The front page has one column headlines that include: "PICCARD BALLOON LANDS IN TREETOP" "Scientists Believe Stratosphere Flight Was Success in Ten-Mile Ascent" "Instruments Uninjured" and more. (see) Lengthy text continues inside with two related photos.
Other news, sports a... See More
Franks Hawks breaks airplane speed record....
Item #655686
August 14, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, August 14, 1930
* Aviator Frank Hawks
* Transcontinental airplane flight
* Speed record broken
The front page has a nice banner headline: "SPANS U. S: 3 MILES A MINUTE" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Related photo on the back page. First report coverage on Franks Hawks record breaking transcontinental west-to-east airplane flight. Always nice to hav... See More
Su Lin death... giant panda cub...
Item #655676
April 02, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 2, 1938
* Su Lin death - giant panda
* Ruth Elizabeth Harkness
* Brookfield Zoo - Chicago
Page 17 has a one column heading: "PANDA, PET OF ZOO, IS DEAD IN CHICAGO" with subhead and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Su Lin, the first giant panda kept outside of China.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 3... See More
First Woman to fly the Atlantic in 1928...
Item #655667
June 05, 1928
FITCHBURG DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass. June 5, 1928
* Woman aviator Amelia Earhart
* About to make history* Airplane "Friendship"
Less than 13 months after Charles Lindbergh's heralded accomplishment, Amelia Earhart became the first woman to achieve the feat. The front page has a one column heading: "WEATHER HOLDS UP FRIENDSHIP" with subheads. (see) Weather wou... See More
MacRobertson Trophy Air Race... Mollisons...
Item #655661
October 21, 1934
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, October 21, 1934
* MacRobertson Trophy Air Race
* London to Melbourne airplane event
* Melbourne Centenary celebrations
* Jim and Amy Mollison
The front page has a nice banner headline: "FLYING MOLLISONS LEAD RACE with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Coverage continues on page 2 with a few related photos and map.
Complete 1st section only with all 24 ... See More
Lou Gehrig named 'Captain' of the Yankees...
Item #655658
April 13, 1935
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 13, 1935
* Lou Gehrig becomes team captain
* New York Yankees first baseman
The sport's section (page 25) has a one column heading: "Gehrig Takes No. 1 Spot on Yankee Team" (see) Only a few men have ever held the title of Captain of the Yankees with Derek Jeter being the latest.
Complete with all 34 pages, This is the "rag edition" prin... See More
Paul MCullough suicide... comedian actor...
Item #655630
March 26, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 26, 1936
* Paul McCullough suicide death
* Comedian - actor
* Clark and McCullough comedy team
The top of page 11 has a one column heading: "M'CULLOUGH DIES OF HIS INJURIES" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the suicide death on comedian actor Paul MCCullough.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 48 pag... See More
First East to West Transatlantic airplane flight....
Item #655594
September 02, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 2, 1930
* 1st East to West Transatlantic flight (more difficult)
* Dieudonne Costes & Marice Bellonte
* Europe to United States in airplane (1st time)
The front page has a great banner headline: "COSTE DIES IT: PARIS TO N. Y." with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues on page 2 with related diagram. A few related photos on the back... See More
Beginning of World War I in Europe...
Item #655545
November 04, 1915
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 4, 1915 The front cover has a very nice, color print of naval action captioned: "In The Fighting Top". Inside has some photos regarding World War I including: "Where the Great War Began" being a photo of: "Sarajevo, the City Where the Archduke Francis Ferdinand was Assassinated".
Complete in 24 pages with the colo... See More
San Francisco--Oakland Bay Bridge opens in 1936....
Item #655542
November 13, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 13, 1936
* San Francisco--Oakland Bay Bridge opens
* Franklin D. Roosevelt inaugurates (1st report)
Page 25 has one column headings that include "OPENS GIANT BRIDGE AT SAN FRANCISCO" "Roosevelt in Washington Lights 'Go' Signals and Hoover Car Is First to Cross" "Warships Roar A Salute" and more with photo (see images). First... See More
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