Item #650569
January 01, 1880
SEED AND SHEAVES, Beverly, Massachusetts, Jan. 1, 1880 A newspaper printed by the local First Baptist Church with a wide variety of church related items. This is the vol. 1 number 1 issue and I doubt the newspaper lasted much beyond this date.
Eight pages, interesting masthead, 10 3/4 by 13 3/4 inches, archival strengthening at the spine, minor wear.
Uncommon title from Kansas City...
Item #650568
May 09, 1885
THE ARCADIAN, Kansas City, May 9, 1885 Not sure how long this newspaper lasted but this is the vol. 1 number 2 issue. The ftpg. is devoted to a biography of "Col. R. T. Van Horn--Journalist & Politician". Various news tidbits and social items.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed so it folds out to a single sheet, 9 1/2 by 12 1/2 inches, good condition.
Jewish Holocaust beginning....
Item #650552
March 26, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 4 only, March 26, 1933
* Jewish boycott editorial
* Beginning of the Holocaust
The top of the front page of this section has a two column heading: "HERR HITLER'S NAZIS HEAR AN ECHO OF WORLD OPINION" with subheads. (see) The official start of the Jewish boycott would take place a few days later.
Complete section 4 only with all 8 pages, lig
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* Jewish boycott editorial
* Beginning of the Holocaust
The top of the front page of this section has a two column heading: "HERR HITLER'S NAZIS HEAR AN ECHO OF WORLD OPINION" with subheads. (see) The official start of the Jewish boycott would take place a few days later.
Complete section 4 only with all 8 pages, lig
Albert Einstein & Jewish citizenship....
Item #650537
July 27, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 27, 1933
* Professor Albert Einstein
* Jewish citizenship bill
* Nazis persecution of Jews
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading that reads: "Einstein, in Commons Gallery, Extolled As Bill Offers German Jews Citizenship" (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 36 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was... See More
Battle of the Java Sea... WWII...
Item #650530
February 28, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 28, 1942
* Battle of the Java Sea - naval
* World War II Pacific Campaign
* Imperial Japanese Navy victory
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "ALLIED FLEET IN NAVAL BATTLE WITH JAPANESE IN THE JAVA SEA" with subheads and related map. Lengthy coverage continues on page 4 with a few related photos.
Other news, sports and advertisemen... See More
Attempt to kill Hitler... Real life "Valkyrie" event...
Item #650512
July 23, 1944
THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL, Memphis, July 23, 1944.
* Adolph Hitler escapes assassination plot
* Operation Valkyrie - Loyal aides stay put
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "Hitler Attempts To Rally Army" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much more on World War II. Complete in 30+ pages, light toning at the margins, general... See More
Graf Zeppelin flight record...
Item #650502
August 11, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 11, 1929
* Graf Zeppelin (airship)
* Atlantic Ocean time record made
The front page has a two column headline: "ZEPPELIN HOME IN 55 1/2 HRS., HAILED BY JOYOUS CROWDS; OFF TO TOKIO WEDNESDAY" with subheads. (see) Much more on page 2.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete 1st section only with pages 1-28, a little irregular
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* Graf Zeppelin (airship)
* Atlantic Ocean time record made
The front page has a two column headline: "ZEPPELIN HOME IN 55 1/2 HRS., HAILED BY JOYOUS CROWDS; OFF TO TOKIO WEDNESDAY" with subheads. (see) Much more on page 2.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete 1st section only with pages 1-28, a little irregular
LaGuardia nominated mayor for New York City...
Item #650498
August 02, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 2, 1929
* Fiorello Henry La Guardia
* Mayor of NYC nomination
* Best title to have in
The front page has three column headline: "CITY REPUBLICANS NAME LAGUARDIA TO HEAD TICKET AS MRS. PRATT QUITS; WALKER REGIME OF 'GAYETY' ASSAILED" with subheads and photo of LaGuardia. Loads of text continues inside. Great to have in this famous NYC title.
Oth... See More
Seabiscuit wins in record time....
Item #650468
April 17, 1938
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, sport's section only, April 17, 1938
* Seabiscuit - thoroughbred racehorse
* Bay Meadows Breeders' Cup Handicap
* Horse race - horse racing
Page 6 of this sport's section only has a small and somewhat discrete one column heading: "Biscuit Sounds Challenge with Bay Meadows Record" (see) First report coverage on famous racehorse, Seabiscuit, winn... See More
1st series of Hitler oaths of allegiance...
Item #650466
December 12, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 12, 1933
* 1st of Hitler oaths
* Oaths of Allegiance
Page 12 has one column headings: "Deputies Hail Hitler" "Oath of Loyalty Is Taken on Eve of Reichstag Session" (see) This was the first oaths of allegiance to Adolph Hitler. Many more would follow. I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles... See More
Last human to walk on the Moon....
Item #650448
December 13, 1972
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, December 13, 1972
* NASA's Apollo 17 mission success
* Astronaut Eugene Cernan
* Last human to step foot on Moon
The bottom of the front page has a five column headline: "Discovery Could Be Lunar Volcanism" Coverage on the last Apollo mission in which Eugene Cernan became the last human to step foot on the Moon. I suspect very few o... See More
Covina massacre... Christmas eve slayings...
Item #650394
December 26, 2008
LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 26, 2008
* Covina massacre - California
* Christmas eve party slayings
* Bruce Jeffrey Pardo
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Eight killed in shooting, fire at party" First report coverage of the Covina massacre continues on page 35 with related photos. Some light creasing here. Nice to have in this Los Angeles publication
Complete... See More
American tobacco exports... The Cherokee Nation...
Item #650364
June 27, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 27, 1829
* Article re: the Cherokee Nation
* Chart on the exporting of American tobacco to foreign countries
Much of the news in this newspaper is government related. Featured in this issue is a report, along with a chart, of the exportation of American tobacco to various countries. Also a report on the Cherokee Nation.
Sixteen pages, 6 by... See More
Sherwood Anderson death... American novelist...
Item #650361
March 09, 1941
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 9, 1941
* Sherwood Anderson death
* American novelist - writer
* Winesburg, Ohio fame
Page 41 has a one column heading: "ANDERSON IS DEAD, NOTED AUTHOR, 64" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Sherwood Anderson, American novelist.
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 42 pages, light toning at the mar... See More
Dealing with the pirates... Greek-Turk Revolution...
Item #650330
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1821 Certainly one of the more famous magazines of the 18th & 19th centuries, having started in 1731 and surviving for over 130 years. This was the very first publication to use the word "magazine".Among the articles within are those headed: "Westminster Abbey" "Old Sarum & Stonehenge, Accurately Described&quo... See More
Concerns for political troubles in creating a new government...
Item #650328
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1784 Among the articles are: "Ancient Customs Elucidated--The Feast of Yule" "History of the Race of Gypsies Further Illustrated" which takes nearly 3 pages; "An Account of the Experiments Made by the Aerostatic Machine of M.M. Montgolfier" the famous balloonist (see); and more.
There is over half a page on the Q... See More
Gambling starts in Reno, Nevada..
Item #650322
March 23, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 23, 1931
* Gambling becomes legal in Nevada
* Reno NV gaming begins
* Las Vegas would follow
Page 14 has a two column heading: "Reno, in Full Dress, Gambles All Night; 'Divorce Cure' Patrons Hailed in Resort Song" with related photo showing a chuck-a-luck game of chance. Coverage on the legalization of gambling in Reno `that would lead to the bus... See More
Relating to the French & Indian War...
Item #650314
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1754 Included within is an article: "New Invented Sea-gage Described" which includes a half page illustration (see). Near the back is the "Historical Chronicle" which has the latest news of the day including some items under the heading "America". they include report relating to the French & Indian War such as: &quo... See More
Bostonians complain...
Item #650311
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1767 Among the articles within are: "Observations on the American Locust" which takes nearly two pages and includes three illustrations of them (see); "Journey to the Written Mountains" includes a foldout plate showing the inscriptions there, near the Red Sea (see), measuring 8 by 10 1/2 inches; "Acts for the Preservation... See More
Discussing the Navy... The slave trade...
Item #650285
April 14, 1821
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 14, 1821 Over two pages are taken up with a lengthy & detailed report headed: "Navy of the United States" with discussion on costs of operations, etc. The report is signed in type by: John Rodgers. Nearly 1 1/2 pages are taken up with: "Slave Trade" which has much discussion on this controversial subject.
Complete in ... See More
1st dawn to dusk transcontinental airplane flight...
Item #650272
June 24, 1924
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, June 24, 1924
* Aviator Russell Maughan
* 1st Dawn-to-dusk transcontinental flight across the U.S.
The front page has a two column heading: "LIEUT. RUSSELL L. MAUGHAN FLIES FROM COAST TO COAST" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on Russell Maughan becoming the first person to fly across the United States from coast to coast within the hours... See More
Harvard and segregation...
Item #650266
April 10, 1923
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 10, 1923
* Harvard University & segregation
* Negroes, Jews & more
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "HARVARD OVERSEERS BAN DISCRIMINATION IN RACE OR RELIGION" with subheads that include: "Unanimously Vote Order to Maintain Traditional Policy on Admission" "End Exclusion Of Negroes" and more. (see... See More
1929 Endurance airplane flight record...
Item #650252
May 26, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 26, 1929
* Airplane endurance record flight
* Mahoney-Ryan Monoplane B-1 Brougham
* Reginald Robbins & James Kelly
* Fort Worth, Texas
The front page has a two column headline: "FLYING PAST 157-HOUR MARK, TEXAS PLANE SETS A RECORD; SEEKS TO STAY UP 200 HOURS" with subheads. (see) Reporting continues on page 18 with 2 related photos.
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Jewish Holocaust becomes a public reality... Nazi atrocities...
Item #650237
March 02, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 2, 1943
* Jewish Holocaust being known for the 1st time
* European Jews Jewish - exterminations
* Large Madison Square Garden demonstration
The front page has one column headings: "SAVE DOOMED JEWS, HUGE RALLY PLEADS" and "United Nations Must Halt Nazi Murders Now, Leaders Tell 21,000 at the Garden" Coverage continues on... See More
1940 Battle of Britain... London bombings...
Item #650230
August 27, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 27, 1940
* Battle of Britain
* London, England bombings
* World War II - WWII
The the top of the front page has a six column headline: "NAZIS POUND AT LONDON AREA IN LONG RAID" with subheads. (see) Nice coverage on the 1st air bombings on London during the Battle of Britain.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much more on World... See More
The death of publisher Clarence W. Barron...
Item #650189
October 03, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 3, 1928
* Clarence W. Barron death (1st report)
* Important Wall Street figure
* Mae West arrest
The front page has one column headings that include: "CLARENCE W. BARRON, PUBLISHER, IS DEAD" "Head of The Wall St. Journal a Victim of Catarrhal Jaundice at 73 in Battle Creek" "Noted Financial Figure" and more with smaller subhea... See More
1919 Ville Platte LA dance hall fire disaster....
Item #650169
November 24, 1919
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 24, 1919
* Ville Platte, Louisiana
* Dance hall fire disaster (1st report)
The top of page 15 has a one column heading: "25 KILLED, 15 HURT, IN DANCE HALL FIRE" with subheads. (see)
Other news sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 32 pages, light toning at the margins, a little irregular along the spine, generally nice.... See More
Billy Graham's NYC crusade begins...
Item #650166
May 17, 1957
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Masasachusetts, May 17, 1957
* Billy Graham opens crusade
* Madison Square Garden - NYC
The front page has a one column heading: "Broadway Responding To Graham" with two related photos. (see) This was one of his more famous crusades.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 16 pages, light toning at the margins, generally nice.... See More
Billy Graham's NYC crusade begins...
Item #650165
May 17, 1957
THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL, May 17, 1957
* Billy Graham opens crusade
* Madison Square Garden - NYC
The front page has a two column heading: "Graham Assails Big City Sin, Expands New York Crusade". (see) This was one of his more famous crusades.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 50 pages, a few binding holes along the spine, otherwise nice.... See More
USS Los Angeles airship flight to Panama...
Item #650147
February 28, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 28, 1928
* USS Los Angeles (ZR-3) Flight
* United States Navy airship
* 1st nonstop from U.S. to Panama
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "LOS ANGELES AT THE CANAL; MAKES 2,265-MILE FLIGHT IN 39 HOURS, 45 MINUTES" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the USS Los Angeles airship making the first non-stop flight between the U... See More
Arthur Griffith elected... Irish leader...
Item #650115
January 11, 1922
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 11, 1922
* Arthur Griffith election win (1st report)
* President of Dail Eireann
* Irish Free State - Ireland
The top of the front page has one column headings that include: "GRIFFITH ELECTED IRISH PRESIDENT; DAIL ADJOURNS" "Government That Will Prepare the Way for Irish Free State Takes Over Offices" "De Valera Men Walk Out" "... See More
Paavo Nurmi wins golds...
Item #650111
July 11, 1925
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 11, 1924
* Paavo Nurmi - Olympics star runner
* Wins 2 gold medals within 2 hours
* The "Flying Finn"
The sport's section (page 8) has a one column heading:
"NURMI WINS 2 RACES, SETS OLYMPIC MARKS" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 28 pages, light toning, irregular along the spine (see... See More
Louis Marshall death... Jewish leader...
Item #650096
September 12, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 12, 1929
* Louis Marshall death (1st report)
* Jewish community leader - Judaica
* Minorities advocate
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "LOUIS MARSHALL DIES ABROAD IN 73D YEAR AFTER A BRAVE FIGHT" with subheads. (see) Lengthy 1st report coverage continues inside with photo. Loads of text here.
Other news, sports and advertisements... See More
For those who objected to the war...
Item #650089
August 01, 1944
THE CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTOR, New York, August, 1944 As the title suggests, this newspaper from the midst of World War II espoused non-participation by being a conscientious objector to war. The content throughout the 8 pages supports this theme. Among the ftpg. items: "NCCO Answers Draft Agency's Memo to FDR"; "200 COs, Refusing Rifle Drill, Narrowly Escape Court Martial&qu... See More
Infamous Nuremberg Rally... Adolph Hitler...
Item #650073
September 06, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 6, 1934
* Nuremberg Rally - Adolph Hitler
* "Rally of Unity and Strength"
* Cathedral of light fame
The front page has one column headings: "HITLER FORECASTS NO REICH OVERTURN IN NEXT 1,000 YEARS" "Proclamation to Nazi Congress Says Movement Won't Yield No Matter What Happens" "Revolution Held At End" and more. (see... See More
Jews boycott on German goods... tensions brewing... early Nazi Germany.
Item #650072
June 16, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 16, 1933
* Jews persecuted under Hitler's rule
* Pre Holocaust era
Page 4 has one column headlines regarding the tensions between the people of Germany and the Jewish population there. The headlines read: "SENATE IS URGED TO CONDEMN NAZIS" "Deprival Of Rights Cited" and more. (see) 1933 was a very tumultuous time in Germany with the recent a... See More
Voice of the Nation of Islam... Muhammad Ali...
Item #650069
February 23, 1968
MUHAMMAD SPEAKS, Chicago, Illinois, February 23, 1968 This newspaper was one of the most widely-read ever produced by an African American organization. Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad began the publication on May 1960 as a weekly publication. It was distributed nationwide by the Nation Of Islam and covered current events around the world as well as relevant news in African American communit... See More
Rogers Hornsby makes comeback to Cardinals....
Item #650067
October 26, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 26, 1932
* Rogers Hornsby signs contract
* St. Louis Cardinals 2nd baseman
* MLB baseball
The sport's section (page 23) has a three column heading: "Hornsby Back With Cardinals" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on Rogers Hornsby signing a one year contract with the St. Louis Cardinals as he was trying to make a comeback as a pla... See More
'City of San Francisco' train wreck....
Item #650060
August 14, 1939
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., August 14, 1939
* 'City Of San Francisco' train wreck
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "19 KILLED, 60 HURT IN TRAIN WRECK LAID TO 'SABOTAGE'" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 14 pages, light toning and some wear at the margins.... See More
Nazis and Sterilization program...
Item #650056
July 18, 1935
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, July 18, 1935
* Nazis and sterilization program
* Jews - Jewish - Judaica
Near the bottom front page is a two column heading: "Nazis Continue Jew Baiting and Push Sterilization Plan" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 28 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally nice.... See More
Terminal Hotel in Atlanta Fire disaster...
Item #650054
May 17, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 17, 1938
* Terminal Hotel Fire (1st report)
* Atlanta Ga Georgia - 35 deaths
Page 11 has one column headings that include: "27 KILLED IN FIRE IN ATLANTA HOTEL" "Early Morning Blaze Traps Men, Women and Children in Their Rooms" and more with photo of the fire in progress. (see) First report coverage on the Terminal Hotel fire in Atlanta Georgia.
O... See More
Arnold Palmer wins his final Masters...
Item #650052
April 13, 1964
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, April 13, 1964
* Arnold Palmer "The King" wins
* His 4th & final Masters golf tournament
The top of the back page has a two column heading: "Arnie Wins Record-Breaking Fourth Masters Tournament" (see) First report coverage on Arnold Palmer winning his 4th and final Masters golf tournament at Augusta, Georgia.
Other news, s... See More
General George S. Patton death burial..
Item #650026
December 23, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 23, 1945
* General George S. Patton death
* Post World War II reports
The front page has a two column heading: "Patton Receives GI's Last Salute; Burial Tomorrow in Luxembourg". (see) Coverage continues on page 13 with related photo. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 22 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
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Chicago Cubs in World Series....
Item #650022
October 04, 1945
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, October 4, 1945
* Chicago Cubs vs. Detroit Tigers
* World Series of baseball (game 2)
* Last time Cubs was in the series (before 2016)
The front page has a two column headline: "Detroit Tigers Take 2nd Game To Even Series" with subhead and inning by inning description.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 28 pages... See More
Madison's review of the year 1815... Chart notes values of slaves...
Item #650012
December 09, 1815
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 9, 1815
* President James Madison
* State of the Union Address
The notable content is the full text of the President's annual state-of-the-union address signed in type: James Madison. He reviews all that happened in 1815 with much on the details of the end of the War of 1812.
Several state statistical charts including one for North Caro... See More
Indiana prepares for statehood... Court martial trial of General Edmund Gaines...
Item #650008
November 30, 1816
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 30, 1816 Pages 7 & 8 contain the inaugural address of Governor Jennings, the first governor of Indiana, given just a month prior to Indiana becoming the 19th state of the Union. Not surprisingly much of his speech focuses on the work in gaining statehood.
Also inside is great detail on the: "Trial of General Gaines" court marti... See More
General Patton close to death (eve)...
Item #649991
December 21, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 21, 1945
* General George S. Patton day of death
* Post World War II reports
Page 9 has a one column heading: "Patton Has Setback; Alarm Is Discounted" (see) Patton would die on this day.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 36 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with a high p... See More
Anger over the Trail of Tears... Franklin quote...
Item #649956
August 01, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 1, 1829 The top of the ftpg. has a small bit about Martin Van Buren, Secretary of State at the time, being granted an honorary doctorate of law degree from Rutgers' College.
Inside has an article: "Slavery In Colombia" as well as: "Georgia And The Cherokees" being a letter from the brother of a chief and his anger at their ... See More
Published by P.T. Barnum...
Girard College, Jefferson Davis, and New Orleans related prints...
Item #649951
April 23, 1853
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, April 23, 1853 Large front page illustration: "Bull & Bear Fight, New Orleans", plus a related report. Inside page has two small illus: "Girard Bank" and "Girard College, Philadelphia", and a report: "Stephen Girard".
Full page has seven portraits: "The Cabinet Of President Pierce", including Jefferson Davis a... See More
Dr. Robert Abbe death... surgeon & radiologist...
Item #649948
March 08, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 8, 1928
* Dr. Robert Abbe death
* Surgeon - radiologist
* Bar Harbor, Maine
The top of page 25 has a one column heading: "DR. ROBERT ABBE, SURGEON, DIES AT 77" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Robert Abbe, American surgeon and pioneer radiologist. I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular... See More
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