New automobiles for 1935 w/ many ads...
Item #686725
January 06, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 10 only, January 6, 1935
* Automobiles - cars for 1935
* Many advertisements
* Photos and illustrations
This section is loaded with news and advertisements (some full page) for the automobiles that were introduced in 1935. Loads of text. See images for small portion here.
Complete section 10 only with all 32 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More
Premiere of "Transformers", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #686724
July 03, 2007
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 3, 2007
* Best "Transformers" movie advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere
* Science fiction action film
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Transformers" 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 publication.... See More
War Admiral wins at Havre de Grace in 1937...
Item #686722
April 14, 1937
THE DETROIT NEWS, April 14, 1937
* War Admiral - horse racing
* Calvert Purse at Havre de Grace, Maryland
* Pre Triple Crown Kentucky Derby win
The top of page 34 has a banner heading: "War Admiral Looms as Derby Threat After Impressive Victory" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 60 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More
Max Yergan... African American activist...
Item #686719
April 15, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 15, 1937
* African American Max Yergan
* 1st Negro to be a faculty member in NYC colleges ?
* Baptist Missionary - activist
* National Negro Congress president
Page 13 has a small one column heading: "Negro For College Post" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on Yergan possibly becoming the first African-American faculty member ever hired at one ... See More
George Washington's state-of-the-union address...
Item #686710
November 14, 1792
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 14, 1792
* President George Washington
* State of the Union Address
Taking over half of the front page and concluding on page two where it is signed in script type: G. Washington, is President George Washington's "Speech to Both Houses of Congress".
This was his annual state-of-the-union address, a tradition which he initiated in 1790 a... See More
Constitutional Convention begins & Washington is elected its President: a day after report...
Item #686699
May 26, 1787
THE INDEPENDENT GAZETTEER; OR THE CHRONICLE OF FREEDOM, Philadelphia, May 26, 1787
* Constitutional Convention begins
* George Washington elected president
An exceedingly historic issue as this newspaper reports the formal beginning of the Constitutional Convention--terrific to have in a newspaper from the city where these notable proceedings were held.
As such, this is likely the ... See More
George Washington's state-of-the-union address...
Item #686698
December 22, 1795
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Dec. 14, 1795
* President George Washington
* State of the Union Address
Page 3 include the historic annual state-of-the-union address of President George Washington to Congress. Headed "SPEECH" it is prefaced with: "This day, precisely at 12 o'clock, The President of the United States met both Houses of Congress in the hall of the Repre... See More
England discusses the issue of independence for America... War accounts...
Item #686694
May 12, 1780
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, May 12, 1780
* American Revolutionary War era newspaper
* Independence for America ?
Pages 2 and 3 have much discussion in the House of Commons concerning the Revolutionary War. A few bits include: "...introduced his motion for a reconciliation between Great Britain & her colonies. Peace, he said, was a desirable object to every man...The p... See More
1920 Kiev, Ukraine Offensive
Item #686686
May 13, 1920
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, May 13, 1920
* Kiev Offensive - Ukraine
* Polish-Soviet War (Russia)
The front page has a banner headline: "BOLSHEVIKI LAUNCH BIG COUNTER ATTACK TO RECAPTURE KIEV" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 26 pages, a few blue pencil markings that affext the headline and report, light toning and a little wear at the margins, otherwise good.... See More
Jack Nicklaus wins his 17th major in 1980.....
Item #686685
April 14, 1986
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 14, 1986
* Jack Nicklaus "The Golden Bear"
* 1986 Masters Tournament - golf
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia
* His 18th and last major win
The top of the front page of the sport's section has a banner headline: "Nicklaus Conjures Up Some Old Jack Magic" with subheads, photo and scores. (see) First report coverage continues on p... See More
Armenian genocide help ?...
Item #686684
May 13, 1920
THE DAY, New London, Conn. May 13, 1920
* Armenian genocide
* Will America help ?
* Woodrow Wilson
The top of page 2 has a two column heading: "Armenia's Awful Plight Described to Rotarians" (see)
Complete with 14 pages, light toning and a few small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.... See More
Karl Benz death... automobile pioneer...
Item #686676
April 05, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 5, 1929
* Karl Benz death (1st report)
* German engine designer
* Inventor of 1st automobile ?
* Mercedes-Benz co-founder
Page 25 has a one column heading: "CARL BENZ, 84, DIES; MADE FIRST AUTO" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the death of German engine designer, Karl Benz. He is generally regarded as the inventor of the very 1st automobil... See More
Nile Kinnick & Iowa upsets Notre Dame...
Item #686639
November 12, 1939
SARASOTA HERALD-TRIBUNE, Florida, November 12, 1939
* Nile Kinnick's touchdown upsets Notre Dame
* Iowa Hawkeyes - NCAA college football
Page 6-B has a one column heading: "NOTRE DAME IS UPSET BY IOWA" (see)
Complete first 2 sections only with 20 pages, nice condition.
1st transatlantic airplane flight Westward...
Item #686637
April 29, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 29, 1928
* 1st transatlantic airplane flight Westward
* Bremen, German Junkers W33 aircraft
* Floyd Bennett funeral - burial
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "BREMEN CREW DAZED BY WELCOME BACK AS CITY CROWDS BATTLE TO SEE THEM; LAY TRIBUTES ON BENNETT'S GRAVE" with many subheads and photo. Much more on the followings pages with ... See More
Charles Lindbergh & Floyd Bennett...
Item #686636
April 25, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 25, 1928
* Aviator Charles Lindbergh
* Flight to Quebec, Canada
* Floyd Bennett near death
The front page has a four column headline: "LINDBERGH TAKES SERUM TO BENNETT IN QUEBEC, SPEEDING THROUGH STORM; BREMEN, REPAIRED, HELD BY WEATHER" with many subheads and photo. (see) Loads of text.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 56 p... See More
1st transatlantic airplane flight Westward...
Item #686635
April 28, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 28, 1928
* 1st transatlantic airplane flight Westward
* Bremen, German Junkers W33 aircraft
* Floyd Bennett funeral - burial
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "FLOYD BENNETT BURIED WITH NATIONAL HONORS; BREMEN FLIERS ARRIVE IN NEW YORK BY PLANE, GO ON TO WASHINGTON; COMING BACK TODAY" with many subheads and photo. Much more on the fo... See More
On religion in the Constitution... George Washington... The French Revolution....
Item #686627
THE AMERICAN MUSEUM, (Philadelphia), September, 1789 Content includes: "American Anecdote" "Dr. Barnaby Relates the Following Anecdote of Dr. Franklin"; an address: "To the President of the United States" by the ministers of the German Reformed church, to which he responded, signed in type: George Washington; "On the Impracticability of a Passage into the P... See More
Nazis capture Brussels Belgium...
Item #686625
May 18, 1940
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE May 18, 1940
* Nazis capture Brussels Belgium
* World War II era original
The front page has a banner heading: "Germans Take Brussels; 'Paris in 15 Days,' They Cry" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much more on World War II. Complete in 32 pages, light toning at the margins, small binding holes along the spine... See More
1909 AAA Championship Car season... Santa Monica race...
Item #686617
July 10, 1909
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 10, 1909
* 1909 AAA Champion Car season
* Santa Monica Road Race Course
* Racecar driver Harris Hanshue victory
The front page has a nice banner headline: "APPERSON IS WINNER OF AUTO RACE" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are ... See More
1942 Invasion of Salamaua-Lae...
Item #686615
March 19, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 19, 1942
* Invasion of Salamaua-Law
* Territory of New Guinea
* Imperial Japanese Navy
The top of the front page has a nice banner headline: "23 JAPANESE SHIPS BLASTED BY ALLIED FLIERS; TOLL OFF NEW GUINEA INCLUDES 12 WARSHIPS" with subheads and related map. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much more on World War II. Complete ... See More
Willie Sutton prison escape...
Item #686614
February 19, 1952
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 11, 1947
* Famous Bank Robber
* Willie Sutton prison escape
* Holmesburg Prison, Philadelphia
* Famous Bank Robber
* Willie Sutton prison escape
* Holmesburg Prison, Philadelphia
The top of page 17 has a one column heading: "FIVE FLEE PRISON IN PHILADELPHIA" with subhead. (see)
Complete with 56 pages, rag edition, a little spine wear, generally in great condition.
wikipedia notes: Sentenced to life
... See More
Complete with 56 pages, rag edition, a little spine wear, generally in great condition.
wikipedia notes: Sentenced to life
Cary Middlecoff wins 1955 Masters golf tournament
Item #686613
April 11, 1955
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., April 11, 1955
* Cary Middlecoff wins Masters Tournament
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia
The top of page 10 has a five column heading: "Cary Middlecoff Captures Masters" with subheads, photo and scores. First report coverage on Cary Middlecoff winning the 1955 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia.
Other news, sports and advertisements o... See More
1927 airplane endurance flight record...
Item #686609
April 15, 1927
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 15, 1927
* Airplane endurance record broken
* Bertrand Blanchard Acosta & Clarance Chamberlin
* Bellanca monoplane
The front page has a nice banner headline: "FLY 51 HOURS; WORLD RECORD" with subheads. (see). Related photo is on the back page. First report coverage on the airplane endurance record broken by Bertrand Acosta ... See More
1951 West Frankfort, Illinois mine disaster...
Item #686607
December 23, 1951
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 23, 1951
* West Frankfort - Lakeland
* Franklin County, Illinois
* Coal mine explosion disaster
The front page has a two column heading: "32 Miners Dead, 50 Missing; Search of Illinois Pit Is Slaw" with related photo. (see) First report coverage on the Orient No. 2 coal mine explosion near West Frankfort, Illinois.
Complete 1st section only with 26 p... See More
1974 Darius Milhaud death... French composer...
Item #686605
June 25, 1974
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 25, 1974
* Darius Milhaud death (1st report)
* French composer, conductor & teacher
* Jazz - polytonality - modernist music
The top of page 36 has a four column heading: "Darius Milhaud, Rebel French Composer, Dies at 81" with photo. Lengthy text.
Complete with 64 pages, minor margin wear, generally nice.... See More
1st game at Kinnick Stadium.... Iowa Hawkeyes...
Item #686603
October 06, 1929
SPORT'S SECTION ONLY of the New York Times, October 6, 1929
* Kinnick Stadium debut (Nile Kinnick)
* Iowa Hawkeyes NCAA college football
This sport's section only is loaded with college football reports from the previous day. Page 4 of this section has small and somewhat discrete headings at the bottom of the page that read: "Iowa On Top, 46-0" "Has Easy Time With Mon... See More
Serial killer & rapist Albert Fish capture...
Item #686602
December 21, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 21, 1934
* re. Albert Fish captured - indicted
* Serial killer, child rapist and cannibal
* "The Boogey Man" - "Gray Man"
* "Brooklyn Vampire" - "Werewolf of Wysteria"
The top of page 16 has a one column heading: "WITNESS LINKS FISH TO GAFFNEY CASE" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 48 pages, rag edition in g... See More
1945 occupation of Japan begins...
Item #686601
August 27, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 27, 1945
* U.S. occupation of Japan begins
* USS Missouri (Big Mo) enters Sagami Bay
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "ENVOYS BOARD U. S. SHIP OFF TOKYO AS 1,200 PLANES GUARD BIG FLEET" with subheads and related photo. (see). Coverage on the initial occupation Japan with the United States Navy entering Sagami Bay. T... See More
Chicago Bear wins 1946 NFL title...
Item #686597
December 16, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 16, 1946
* Chicago Bears win NFL football championship
* Sid Luckman touchdown play photo
* New York Giants - players busted on 'Fix' scandal
* Nice to have from the city where the game was played
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "'FIXER' JAILED HERE FOR BRIDE OFFERS TO FOOTBALL STARS" with subheads. (see) The top ... See More
President Washington's state-of-the-union address...
Item #686595
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, December, 1790 * President George Washington
* 2nd State of the Union Address
Certainly the most notable content is the 1 1/2 pages taken up with: "President Washington's Speech" which was his second state-of-the-union address, signed by him in type: George Washington.
The balance of the issue is taken up with a wide range... See More
Premiere of "Mars Attacks!", "Jerry McGuire" & "The Preacher's Wife"...
Item #686592
December 13, 1996
LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 13, 1996
* Best "Mars Attack!" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* American comic science fiction cult film
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hits "Mars Attacks!", "Jerry McGuire", and "The Preacher's Wife" - the latter two receiving multiple Academy Award nominations each. Th... See More
Premiere of Rob Zombie's "The Devil's Rejects", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #686591
July 22, 2005
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 22, 2005
* Best "The Devil's Rejects" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Rob Zombie's cult horror
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Devil's Rejects" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood ... See More
On the Roberts & Carlisle treason... Discussion on the American war...
Item #686561
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1779* Abraham Carlisle & John Roberts
* Treason trials - Revolutionary War
The first article: "Summary of Proceedings in the Present Parliament" takes ten pages and includes much talk of the on-going Revolutionary War, bits including: "...He enumerated a black catalogue of crimes committed by the leaders of the American rebe... See More
America is not about to compromise with England...
Item #686556
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1778 Among the articles within are: "The Theory of Insulating Bodies Examined, & some of the Supposed Properties which Electricians have ascribed to Glass, proved by Experiments not to Exist" which includes reference to Ben Franklin. Also: "On the Worshiping of the Primitive Christians to the East" and more.The mos... See More
Much reflection on the prior year... Ethan Allen...
Item #686554
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1781 Under "Diary of Memorable Occurrences in the year 1780..." is a lengthy list of item & includes: "The American out posts at Newark & Elizabeth-town were surprized & the men made prisoners...American post of John's House on the White Plains was attacked when 40 men were killed & 97 taken. Another American ... See More
On the Roberts & Carlisle treason... Discussion on the American war...
Item #686542
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1779 The first article: "Summary of Proceedings in the Present Parliament" takes ten pages and includes much talk of the on-going Revolutionary War, bits including: "...He enumerated a black catalogue of crimes committed by the leaders of the American rebellion against his Majesty's loyal subjects in that country..." and ... See More
From the Revolutionary War...
Item #686482
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1780 A fine opportunity to purchase a magazine from during the Revolutionary War at a reasonable price, as there is very little American content in this issue.Just one report in the "Historical Chronicle" with two items: "There have been no material advices from America that can be rely'd on. A vague report...that two French s... See More
Spindletop/Beaumont - 1st Texas oil strike... Tesla's wireless light... Davidson's flying machine...
Item #686470
February 02, 1901
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Feb. 2, 1901 The most notable item is found on page 74: "THE BEAUMONT [TX] OIL WELL", now known as Spindletop, which tells of the 1st major oil strike in Texas which had occurred just a few weeks earlier. An article with a related photo are included. Also deserving attention is "Tesla's Wireless Light".
The front page has six photo... See More
Reflecting on the highlights of the Revolutionary War... Map of a naval battle...
Item #686467
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE SUPPLEMENT, London, For the Year 1781 * Summary of the current Revolutionary War
* Battle of Porto Praya - naval encounter
A very nice "Supplement" issue published at the end of the year, and from the Revolutionary War with a wide range of varied content including war reports, news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other tidbits.
A... See More
Lindberghs return from self exile (visit)....
Item #686457
December 06, 1937
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Dec. 6, 1937
* Charles Lindbergh & family
* 1st & only visit to America
* Self exile in Europe (1935-39)
The top of the front page has a great banner headline: "LINDYS HOME FOR CHRISTMAS" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Two related photos are on the back page. Lindbergh and his family lived in Europe from 1935 till 1939 because of the relentl... See More
FCC created...
Item #686456
June 21, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 21, 1934
* Federal Communications Commission (FCC) creation
* Franklin D. Roosevelt FDR signs bill
The top of page 2 has one column headings that include: "40 BILLS SIGNED BY THE PRESIDENT" "Others Are Silver, Communications, Federal Procedures and Air Crash Publicity Law" and more. (see) Coverage on the initial creation of the Federal Communicat... See More
Jacob 'Gurrah' Shapiro found guilty...
Item #686451
June 18, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 18, 1938
* Jacob 'Gurrah' Shapiro
* New York mobster
* Murder Inc. co-founder
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "GURRAH CONVICTED, GETS 3-YEAR TERM AS FUR RACKETEER" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on New York mobster, Jacob 'Gurrah' Shapiro, co-founder of Murder Inc., found guilty of racketeering in the fur in... See More
Shanghai Incident China of 1932....
Item #686439
February 20, 1932
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, February 20, 1932
* January 28 Incident
* Shanghai, China
* Japanese offensive
The front page has a nice banner headline: "JAPANESE START 'BIG PUSH'" with many subheads. Related map on page 2. Eight related photos are on the back page. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete in 28 pages, rag... See More
John Dillinger gang member captured in 1933......
Item #686435
December 24, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 24, 1933
* John Dillinger gang member captured
* Hilton Crouch - race car driver - getaway man
Page 7 has a one column heading: "Dillinger Gangster Captured In Chicago" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on Dillinger gang member H.C. Crouch being captured.
Complete 1st section only with 64 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More
1919 C-5 airship transatlantic flight attempt......
Item #686434
May 18, 1919
ROTOGRAVURE SECTION ONLY of the New York Times, May 18, 1919
* United States Navy C class blimp
* Transatlantic flight attempt
* Aviation - airship - dirigible - zeppelin
The front page of this section has 3 related photos concerning the C-5 transatlantic flight attempt. (see)
Other topics throughout. Complete with 8 pages, irregular along the spine, generally good.
wikipedia notes: O... See More
Helen Jacobs wins 1936 Wimbledon singles....
Item #686431
July 05, 1936
THE DETROIT NEWS, July 5, 1936
* Helen Jacobs wins singles title
* Wimbledon tennis championships
The front page of this sport's section has a seven column headline: "Helen Jacobs Wins at Wimbledon in Fifth Attempt" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Helen Jacobs winning the 1936 Women's singles title at Wimbledon. This was her only singles title there.
Complet... See More
Serial killer & rapist Albert Fish trial...
Item #686428
March 25, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 25, 1935
* Albert H. Fish court trial - Confession
* Serial killer, child rapist and cannibal
* "The Boogey Man" - "Gray Man"
* "Brooklyn Vampire" - "Werewolf of Wysteria"
The top of page 3 is a one column heading: "'FISH SAYS HE SLEW THE GAFFNEY BOY" with subheads. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publi... See More
News of Cornwallis' surrender... Benedict Arnold & the Battle of Groton Heights...
Item #686426
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1781* Revolutionary War
* Cornwallis' surrender
* Gen. Benedict Arnold
* Battle of Groton Heights
Near the back is a section headed: "American News" which has a "Copy of a Letter from Brig. Gen. Arnold to his Excellency the Commander in Chief, dated Sound off Plumb Island, Sept. 8, 1781" which takes over an entire pa... See More
Review & premiere of "Rudy", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #686411
October 13, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, October 13, 1993
* Best "Rudy" movie advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere review
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football
* Biographical sports film
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Rudy" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywoo... See More
Ethan Allen & the Green Mountain Boys...
Item #686410
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1781
* Revolutionary War
* From the enemy
* Lengthy reporting
The first article is a "Summary of Proceedings in the Present Parliament" which takes 6 pages and includes discussions on the Revolutionary War.
One first page item notes: "...That it was now no question about independency and allegiance: Great Britain could n
... See More
* Revolutionary War
* From the enemy
* Lengthy reporting
The first article is a "Summary of Proceedings in the Present Parliament" which takes 6 pages and includes discussions on the Revolutionary War.
One first page item notes: "...That it was now no question about independency and allegiance: Great Britain could n
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