Tuskegee Airmen graduates... Lucy Parsons...
Item #713456
March 08, 1942
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, March 8, 1942
* Tuskegee Airmen graduate from University
* World War II African Americans military pilots
* First in the United States Army Air Forces
* Lucy Parsons burned to death - anarchist
The top of page 10 has a one column heading: "U. S. GRADUATES FIRST SQUADRON OF NEGRO FLYERS" with subheads. (see images) These first African American military pil... See More
The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II...
Item #713455
June 03, 1953
DAILY MAIL, London, England, June 3, 1953
* Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II
* Sir Edmund Percival Hillary
* Mount Everest summit reached (1st time)
Nice to have a report of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth in a London newspaper, with the banner headline: "LET US CHERISH OUR OWN WAY OF LIFE", with a photo of Queen Elizabeth taking up most of the front page. A plethora of ... See More
Queen Elizabeth II - Coronation of England's longest reigning monarch...
Item #713454
June 03, 1953
NEW YORK HERALD TRIBUNE, June 3, 1953
* Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II
The banner headline at the top of the front page announces: "ELIZABETH II CROWNED QUEEN" with related subheads, and a photo of her and her family on the balcony of Buckingham Palace. Much more inside. Queen Elizabeth II has now surpassed the reign of Queen Victoria, the previous longest reigning monarch ... See More
A handsome, 18th century displayable 1794 newspaper...
Item #713453
October 22, 1794
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Oct. 22, 1794
* Nice 18th century American publication
A handsome issue for display given the decorative masthead. Various news reports of the day with a number of advertisements on the back page, some illustrated.
Four pages, some light foxing, a little margin wear, generally in nice condition.... See More
Crime boss Paul Castellano assassination...
Item #713452
December 17, 1985
THE HAYS DAILY NEWS, Kansas, Dec. 17, 1985
* Paul Castellano assassination
* American crime boss - "Big Paulie"
* Head of the Gambino crime family
The front page has a three column heading: "Shooting could begin crime war" Another related article on page 10 is headed; "Crime officials say Castellano epitomized Mafia leader" His murder was ordered by John Gott... See More
Message from John Jay... William Cobbett's famous newspaper...
Item #713449
March 13, 1798
PORCUPINE'S GAZETTE, Philadelphia, March 13, 1798 The top of page 3 has a message from the governor of New York to the state Senate concerning "disorderly persons" in Livingston, signed in type: John Jay, who previously was the first Chief Justice of the United States.
This was William Cobbett's important and controversial--but short-lived--daily newspaper. Cobbett was a p... See More
Lewis and Clark begin their epic Voyage of Discovery...
Item #713448
November 26, 1803
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL & MASSACHUSETTS FEDERALIST, Boston, Nov. 26,1803
* Lewis and Clark Expedition begins
* Louisville, Kentucky - Ohio River
Page 2 has several items concerning the recent Louisiana Purchase, but certainly the most significant is a report from Louisville noting: "Capt. Clark, and Mr. Lewis, have left this place in the prosecution of their expedition to the wes... See More
1936 death of William Hope Harvery...
Item #713438
February 12, 1936
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, Feb. 12, 1936
* William Hope 'Coin' Harvey death
* Monetary bimetallism advocate
* Silver as legal tender -Liberty Party
The front page has a one column heading: "'COIN' HARVEY DIES; PIONEER SILVERITE" with subhead. (see image)
Complete with 18 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding slits along the ... See More
The beginning of the end for Marilyn Monroe ?...
Item #713436
February 09, 1961
THE DETROIT NEWS, Feb. 9, 1961
* Marilyn Monroe admitted to the hospital
* Payne Whitney Psychiatric Hospital - NYC
* The beginning of the end ? - Arthur Miller divorce
* Actress, singer, model and sex symbol
The front page has a one column heading: "Marilyn in Hospital Secretly" with photo. (see images) Monroe had just recently divorced Arthur Miller and had critical reception ... See More
California capital punishment abolished in 1972...
Item #713434
February 19, 1972
THE RALEIGH TIMES, N.C. Feb. 19, 1972
* Capital punishment - death row executions banned
* California Supreme Court decision (1st report)
* Charles Manson and Sirhan Sirhan mention
The top of page 4-B has a 4 column heading: "107 Men, Women Spared" (see images) Mention of a few notable death row inmates that benefited by this decision that includes cult killings mastermind Charl... See More
1929 Benny Evangelista occult murders...
Item #713433
July 05, 1929
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, July 5, 1929
* The Evangelista Occult Murders
* Black magic sinister crime
Near the bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "Massacre of 6 in Cult Family Baffles Police" with subhead. (see image) Best to have in this Detroit publication. Rare as such.
Complete with 24 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally in good condit... See More
1938 Kristallnacht in Nazi Germany...
Item #713432
November 16, 1938
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, November 16, 1938
* Kristallnacht - crystal night - vandalism
* Persecution of Jews - Jewish property
* Roman Catholic Church & priests censored
A follow up to "Kristallnacht" or Night of Broken Glass, a coordinated attack upon Nazi Jews which resulted in 91 deaths and over 30,000 being sent to concentration camps. The front page has a one column... See More
Marcus Garvey arrested in 1930...
Item #713428
June 12, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 12, 1940
* Marcus Garvey arrested in Jamaica
* Black nationalism - sentenced for libel
Page 5 a very brief and discrete report headed: "Garvey Sentenced Again" with subhead. (see image)
Complete with all 32 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
wikipedia notes: While imprisoned, Garvey was removed from the Kingston council by other councillors. Garvey... See More
1899 Carrabelle, Florida hurricane disaster.....
Item #713423
August 04, 1899
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Aug. 4, 1899
* Carrabelle, Florida
* Hurricane disaster
* Lanark Village destroyed
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "THIRTEEN VESSELS ASHORE IN FLORIDA" 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 fr... See More
5 Missionaries feared slaughtered by Auca Indians in Ecuador...
Item #713421
January 13, 1956
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., Jan 13, 1956
* 5 American missionaries kidnapped & killed
* Nate Saint & Jim Elliot murdered with 3 others
* Operation Auca - Waorani people - Ecuador
* Evangelical Christian missionaries
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Bodies of 4 Missionaries Sighted in Ecuador Jungle" (see images) This group of missionaries we... See More
Scottsboro Boys rape case ends in 1937...
Item #713420
July 25, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 25, 1937
* Scottsboro Boys case ends
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "SCOTTSBORO CASE ENDS AS 4 GO FREE; 2 MORE GET PRISON" with subheads. (see images)
Complete 1st section only with 28 pages, light toning and some wear at the margins, generally good.
1965 marches from Selma to Montgomery...
Item #713418
March 11, 1965
THE DETROIT NEWS, March 11, 1965
* Selma to Montgomery, Alabama
* Martin Luther King Jr. - Civil Rights March
* Minister James Reeb beating (death)
The front page has a one column heading: "Dr. King Wins One Round" with subhead. (see images) Lengthy article continues on page 2. Photo of Dr. King's wife on page 3-b. This was the 2nd attempt to march to Montgomery w... See More
Magic Johnson retires due to AIDS... L.A. Lakers...
Item #713416
November 03, 1992
SPORTS SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, Nov. 3, 1992
* Magic Johnson announces retirement
* Los Angeles Lakers - NBA basketball
* Early example of the AIDS epidemic
The front page of this section has a few reports concerning the announcement by Magic Johnson with headings that include: "Peer Pressure Might Has Effect" and color photo. Much more inside. See images for porti... See More
Huge print of Saratoga Springs... Inter-Collegiate Regatta...
Item #713396
July 25, 1874
SUPPLEMENT TO HARPER'S WEEKLY, July 25, 1874 This huge sheet measures 21 3/4 by 31 inches from edge to edge, and includes a wonderfully detailed, bird's-eye-view of: "Saratoga Springs and Vicinity--Scene Of The Inter-Collegiate Regatta." This is very displayable item, printed on the front side only, and is in very nice, clean condition. There is various... See More
Winslow Homer print...
Item #713395
February 28, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY February 28, 1874 Although there is a wealth of various prints within, by far the most desired is the Winslow Homer print titled: "Watch-Tower, Corner of Spring and Varick Streets, New York" which takes a full page and includes 5 images. It is in very nice, clean condition.
This issue also has a full front page political cartoon by the famed Thomas Nast: "T... See More
Hal Roach death... "Laurel and Hardy" "Our Gang" producer...
Item #713311
November 03, 1992
LOS ANGLES TIMES, Nov. 3, 1992
* Hollywood producer Hal Roach death
* "Laurel and Hardy" "Our Gang" creator
* Short film comedy television TV series
The bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "Film Pioneer Hal Roach, Comedy King, Dies at 100" with photo.(see image) First report coverage continues inside with another related photo. Great to have th... See More
Spanky McFarland death... Little Rascals...
Item #713310
July 01, 1993
LOS ANGLES TIMES, July 1, 1993
* Death of Spanky McFarland
* Short comedy Comedies child star
* Hal Roach's "Our Gang" actor
* "The Little Rascals" TV series
* Jimmy "The Weasel" Fratianno death
* Los Angeles Crime Family mob boss
The top of page 22 has a two column photo with heading: "Spanky' McFarland; Star of 'Our Gang' Films" ... See More
1861 Davenport, Iowa... Civil War era...
Item #713309
September 19, 1861
DAVENPORT DAILY GAZETTE, Iowa, Dec. 17, 1861
* Rare Civil War era publication
* Negro insurrection in the South
This rare title from the Midwestern United States has some Civil War reporting and several interesting advertisements of the day.
This issue measures 25 x 18 inches, not fragile as newsprint from this era was made of cotton and linen rags, allowing them to remain very pliable and... See More
1938 Howard Hughes' Around the World flight...
Item #713308
July 15, 1938
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Penn. July 15, 1938.
* Aviator Howard Hughes
* Airplane flight around World
* Ends in success (1st report)
The front page has a three column heading: "HUGHES CLAIMS POST'S SOLO HOP SURPASSES HIS AIR ACHIEVEMENT" with subheads and photo showing Hughes and his crew exiting the airplane. (see images) More on page 4 with 7 related photos and map showing... See More
1983 "National Lampoon's Vacation" opening day ad...
Item #713251
August 02, 1983
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Aug. 2, 1983
* "National Lampoon's Vacation" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie - film release
* American road comedy cult film - Chevy Chase
Page 42 has a 10 x 4 1/2 inch advertisement (not counting the locations underneath) for the opening day release of "National Lampoon's Vacation". (see images) B... See More
Truman orders creation of the hydrogen bomb...
Item #713250
February 01, 1950
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 1, 1950
* Hydrogen bomb - Thermonuclear weapon
* Harry S. Truman research announcement
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "TRUMAN ORDERS HYDROGEN BOMB BUILT FOR SECURITY PENDING AN ATOMIC PACT; CONGRESS HAILS STEP; BOARD BEGINS JOB" with related subheads and a related photo. (see images)
Complete with all 54 pages, rag edition, a litt... See More
1954 First Taiwan Strait (Formosa) Crisis begins...
Item #713248
September 04, 1954
THE DETROIT NEWS, Sept. 4, 1954
* First Taiwan Strait Crisis begins - Formosa
* People's Republic of China vs. (ROC)
* Bombardment of Kinmen, Quemoy Islands
The front page has a nice banner headline: "2 U.S. OFFICERS KILLED BY CHINESE RED SHELLS" with subhead. (see images) First report coverage on the start of the "First Taiwan strait Crisis".
Complete with 22 page... See More
King and Queen of England visits the Big Apple...
Item #713246
June 11, 1939
NEW YORK TIMES, June 11, 1939.
* King and Queen of England (George VI)
* New York City - visits the big apple
The front page has a six column headline: "3,500,000 CHEERING NEW YORKERS GREET KING AND QUEEN; THEY ARE OFFICIALLY WELCOMED AT BATTERY AND FAIR, VISIT COLUMBIA, DRIVE TO HYPE PARK FOR DAY'S REST" with many subheads. (see images) Much more on the following pages, load... See More
The Beatles attacked with rotten eggs in 1964...
Item #713245
June 28, 1964
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, June 28, 1964
* The Beatles - Paul McCartney & Ringo Starr
* Christchurch, New Zealand eggs attack
* Mississippi Civil Rights workers
* James Chaney - Philadelphia MS
A inset at the bottom of the front page has a brief report headed: "For Beatles...Bad Eggs" with small photos of Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr" (see image)
Also reporting on... See More
On the coming Louisiana Purchase... Thomas Jefferson...
Item #713218
April 26, 1803
SPOONER'S VERMONT JOURNAL, Windsor, April 26, 1803
* Rare early 19th century publication
With considerations for the purchase of the Louisiana Territory from France then much in focus, it is not surprising that over three-quarters of the front page is taken up with the 4th in a series of 7 essays titled: "The Mississippi", dealing with this controversial topic of the day.... See More
Japan bargains for a surrender... Atomic bombings...
Item #713215
August 10, 1945
NEW YORK POST, Aug. 10, 1945
* Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan
* Atomic bombings described
* World War II coming to an end
* Japan willing to surrender
The front page has a nice headline: "JAPS ASK PEACE!" with coverage on the following pages.
The top of page five has a banner heading: "Eyewitnesses Awed by View Of Nagasaki and Hiroshima" (see images)
Complete w... See More
1998 John Elway Denver Broncos Win Superbowl...
Item #713180
January 26, 1998
THE DENVER POST, Denver, Colorado, January 26, 1998
Note: The Denver Post printed two versions for this date. This is the edition which shows John Elway holding the Vince Lombardi Trophy up in victory.
* Denver Broncos win Super Bowl XXXII
* John Elway & Terrell Davis
* vs. Green Bay Packers
The front page has a nice banner headline in orange: "SUPERB!&... See More
Bishop (near Virginia and West Virginia border) coal mine explosion....
Item #713178
February 05, 1957
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 5, 1957
* King Saud of Saudi Arabia photo
* Bishop at Virginia & West Virginia border
* Coal mine explosion disaster
The front page has a two column heading: "37 Dead in Gas Explosion At a Coal Mine in Virginia". First report coverage on the coal mine explosion at Bishop near the Virginia & West Virginia border.
Complete with 52 pages, ligh... See More
"Dapper" Danny Hogan killed by bomb...
Item #713177
December 05, 1928
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, December 5, 1928
* "Dapper" Danny Hogan assassination
* St. Paul, Minnesota Irish mobster
* Wineville Chicken Coop murders
* Gordon Stewart Northcott pleads not guilty
The top of page 11 has a one column heading: "Bomb In Auto Kills 'Dapper Danny' Hogan" (see image)
The top of page 4 has a one column heading: "Northcott Pleads... See More
Battle of the Bulge ends w/ Third Army....
Item #713175
January 28, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 28, 1945
* Battle of the Bulge ends
* Third United States Army
* General George S. Patton
The front page has a nice banner headline: "3D ARMY DRIVES 4 MILES TO GERMAN BORDER" with subhead: "Americans Take 11 Towns To Flatten Belgian Bulge" Related map is on page 7. (see images)
Complete 1st section only with all 40 pages, rag edition in great c... See More
Nintendo home video games in it's heyday...
Item #713174
December 16, 1988
BUSINESS SECTION (IV) only of the Los Angeles Times, Dec. 16, 1988
* Nintendo Entertainment System
* Home video games gaming console
* Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! & more
The front page of this section has a heading: "No Mere Child's Play" with subhead and related pictorial. (see images) Article continues on page 2 with another related photo.
Complete Business Section o... See More
Review & premiere of "Rain Man", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #713173
December 16, 1988
LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 16, 1988
* Best "Rain Man" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Tom Cruise & Dustin Hoffman
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Rain Man" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime... See More
1937 Battle of the Overpass... Ford plant..
Item #713169
May 27, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 27, 1937
* Battle of the Overpass
* Ford Motor Company
* Rouge plant - UAW
* Dearborn, Michigan
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "FORD MEN BEAT AND ROUT LEWIS UNION ORGANIZERS; 80,000 OUT IN STEEL STRIKE" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the Battle of the Overpass at Dearborn, Michigan continues inside with related photo.
Complete wit... See More
The infamous bloody glove fiasco: turning point in the Simpson trial...
Item #713152
June 16, 1995
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 16, 1995
* O. J. Simpson murder case
* The 'Bloody Glove" fiasco
The top of the ftpg. has a color photo captioned: "O.J. Simpson, wearing protective latex gloves, tries on one of the leather gloves found after the murders." beneath which is a one column heading: "Prosecution's Bold Move May Backfire" with the article carrying ov... See More
1999 F-117A shootdown... stealth fighter...
Item #713133
March 28, 1999
LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 28, 1999
* 1999 F-117A shootdown
* Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk
* Stealth attack fighter aircraft
* NATO bombing of Yugoslavia
* United States Air Force
The front page has a banner headline: "Stealth Goes Down; Pilot Rescued" with subheads and two related photos. (see images) Nice for display. More on page 20 with a few more related photos.
Complete ... See More
Premiere of "Office Space", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #713132
February 19, 1999
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 19, 1999
* Best "Office Space" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Cult classic - Peter Gibbons - Lumbergh
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Office Space" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's ... See More
Woman aviator Marge Hurlburt killed in crash...
Item #713131
July 05, 1947
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 5, 1947
* Marge Hurlburt killed at airshow
* Airplane crash in a AT-6 aircraft
* Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa
The front page has a five column heading: "World Air Speed Queen Dies in Crash" Small photo of Hulburt is on page 3. (see images)
Complete 1st section only with 20 pages, some small binding holes along the spine, generally very nice.
wi... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1684...
Item #713129
September 25, 1684
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, May 8, 1684
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* Unique gift idea for that history buff
This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As was the case with most newspapers of the 17th century, thi... See More
Bloody Sunday (1921)...
Item #713109
July 11, 1921
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 11, 1921
* Bloody Sunday - day of violence
* Belfast, Northern Ireland
* Irish War of Independence
The front page has a one column heading: "BATTLE BLAZES IN BELFAST; 15 DEAD, 90 HURT" with subhead. (see images) First report coverage on Belfast's Bloody Sunday in Northern Ireland during the Irish War of Independence.
Complete with 24 pages, light ... See More
1868 Salisbury, North Carolina hanging...
Item #713106
July 01, 1868
THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 1, 1868
* Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina
* Wife murderer hanged - hanging - execution
Page 3 has an article headed: "THE GALLOWS" Execution of a Wife Murderer in North Carolina" and more. (see images) Lengthy text takes up 2 full columns.
Other news of the day. Complete with all 12 pages, good condition.... See More
Jewish Holocaust becomes a public reality... Nazi atrocities...
Item #713104
September 11, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 11, 1942
* Jewish Holocaust being known for the 1st time
* Nazi-occupied Europe persecution
This 42 page newspaper has one column headings on page 13: "WAR ON JUDAISM BY NAZIS RELATED" "7,000,000 Jews Under German Rule to Be Denied Religious Rites on Rosh ha-Shanah" "Record Is Documented" and "Martyring of Ra... See More
1942 Actress Carole Lombard death burial....
Item #713102
January 22, 1942
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, January 22, 1942
* Actress Carole Lombard death funeral
The back page has a two column heading: "Lombard Funeral: Services Are Simple; Only a Handful Of Invited Friends Attend" (see images)
Much on the current actions of World War II. Complete with 22 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, small library la... See More
1945 USS Franklin aircraft carrier disaster...
Item #713101
May 18, 1945
THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Kansas, May 18, 1945
* USS Franklin (CV-13) disaster
* Japanese dive bomber attack
* United States Navy aircraft carrier
The front page has a two column heading: "Aircraft Carrier Franklin Snatched From Jap Death Trap And Will Return to Battle" with subhead. (see images) This disaster happened a few months earlier but this is when it was first made publi... See More
1806 theatrical ad includes Edgar Allan Poe's father...
Item #713100
November 27, 1806
BOSTON GAZETTE, Nov. 27, 1806
* Edgar Allan Poe's father theater ad
A curious literary item here as the top of page 3 has an advertisement for the "Boston Theatre" for the performance of: "VENICE PRESERVED", a theatrical performance, with one of the principal characters being "Mr.. Poe" as Redemar. (see image) He was the father of Edgar Allan Poe.
News of t... See More
1950 Second Battle of Seoul, South Korea...
Item #713084
September 27, 1950
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass. Sept. 27, 1950
* Second Battle of Seoul, South Korea
* United Nations capture city w/ map
* U.S. General Douglas MacArthur
The top of the front page has a headline announcing: "Seoul Mopup nearly Complete" with subheads and related map. (see images)
Complete with 18 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.... See More
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