Michael Jordan signed by the 1984 Bulls...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 13, 1984



* Michael Jordan's initial contract signing

* Chicago Bulls professional basketball

* One of the biggest dynasties in sports is born



The top of page 8 of the sport's section has a three column heading: "Michael Jordan Signed by the Bulls" (see)

Complete 1st and sport's sections only with a total of 52 pages, nice condition.... See More  

King Camp Gillette death... safety razor fame...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 11, 1932



* King Camp Gillette death

* Best selling safety razor inventor

* Freebie marketing pioneer



Page 13 has a one column heading: "K. C. GILLETTE DEAD; MADE SAFETY RAZOR" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of King Camp Gillette, inventor of the best selling version of the safety razor. I suspect this is one of the few p... See More  

Professor Reuss invented the telephone?

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 4, 1876  



* Johann Philipp Reis

* German scientist & inventor

* Make-and-break telephone



The ftpg. shows: "An Australian Man-Of-War" with a related article. Inside print: "Professor Reuss' Telephone" with article; "the Invention of  the Telephone" , a crane mounted on a railroad car, and various other... See More  

President Madison signs Acts of Congress... Execution of Richard Smith...

NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT, Concord, Sept. 3, 1816  The middle of the front page is taken up with 3 Acts of Congress and a "Resolution", each signed in type by the President: James Madison.

The back page has nearly 2 columns on: "The Execution" of Richard Smith for the murder of Capt. John Carson. There is much written about him on the internet.

Four pages, various cases, goo... See More  

Four buildings in Cincinnati...

BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Jan. 17, 1857  The front page shows: "The New Iron Steamer Voyageur De La Myer, Built for the Pacha of Egypt". 

Prints within include; "Interior Shed, Market for Servants at Moscow" "The Open Market for Servants, At Moscow"; four buildings in Cincinnati including: "New Custom House & Post Office" "Mechanics... See More  

Abraham Lincoln's election address found...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 12, 1936



* Abraham Lincoln original manuscript found

* Speech from his re-election of 1864



Page 14 has a one column heading: "LOST MANUSCRIPT OF LINCOLN IS FOUND" with subhead and large photostat of the original manuscript of Lincoln's speech on November 10, 1864.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 44 pages, this is the... See More  

Review & premiere of "Sixth Sense", in a Los Angeles newspaper...

CALENDAR SECTION (F) ONLY of the Los Angeles Times, August 6, 1999



* Best "Sixth Sense" film advertisement

* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review

* Supernatural horror-thriller - Bruce Willis



A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Sixth Sense" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the enterta... See More  

The Great Depression in NYC...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 11 only, December 20, 1936



* The Great Depression

* Several case examples

* Christmas time



The front page of this section has a banner headline: "AT CHRISTMAS, REMEMBER THE NEEDIEST" with related illustration. Lengthy text with many cases continues on page 2 with 2 more related prints. Nice for display.

Other topics throughout. Complete section 11 onl... See More  

Premiere of "Boogie Nights", in a Los Angeles newspaper...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, November 1, 1997



* Best "Boogie Nights" film advertisement

* 2nd day of the original opening of this movie

* Mark Wahlberg - Burt Reynolds & more



A terrific issue on the 2nd day of the premiere of the motion picture hit "Boogie Nights" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment in... See More  

Flint, Michigan sit-down strike ends....

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Jan. 13, 1937



* Flint, Michigan sit-down strike ends

* United Automobile Workers (UAW) to Labor Union

* GM General Motors



The top of the front page has a four column headline : "1,200 Warrants Out for Strikers as Flint Grows Calm After Riot; Troops Stand By to Keep Peace" with subheads. (see) Great to have in a Detroit publication. Rare as such.

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1931 Chicago gangland war in full swing...

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Sept. 11, 1931



* Chicago gangland wars

* Al 'Scarface' Capone indictment ?

* Prohibition & great depression

* Best title to be had - rare as such



The top of page 2 has a one column heading concerning the gangland wars in Chicago that reads: "U.S. Grand Jury Quits; Is Unable To Indict Capone" with subhead and a small photo of Judge Wilkerson. Ca... See More  

1856 Bleeding Kansas...

NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, Aug. 26, 1856



* Bleeding Kansas

* Missouri border invasion



The top of the front page has a one column heading : "The War In Kansas" with subhead. (see) Lengthy text.

Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.

Seabiscuit wins World's Fair Handicap...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 13, 1936



* Seabiscuit wins World's Fair Handicap

* Bay Meadows Racetrack - San Mateo

* Thoroughbred racehorse racing



Page 7 of the sport's section (inside) has a one column heading: "SEABISCUIT, 11-10, CLIPS TRACK MARK" with subheads and racing summary. (see) First report coverage on famous racehorse, Seabiscuit, winning the World's Fair H... See More  

Arnold Palmer wins 1962 British Open....

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., July 14, 1962 



* Arnold Palmer - golfer 

* British Open championship 



The top of page 8 has a two column photo showing Palmer with his wife and holding the Claret Jug with brief text. (see) First report on Arnold Palmer winning the 1962 British Open at the Royal Troon Golf Club in Scotland.

Complete with all 12 pages, light toning and minor wear at... See More  

Concerning the surrender of Burgoyne at Saratoga...

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE London, December, 1778



* General John Burgoyne

* Revolutionary War - Saratoga



The first article, taking fully six pages, is debate on the: "...motion for the Instructions to Gen. Burgoyne..." , obviously relating to his defeat at Saratoga, with some reports including: "...convinced that the gallant Burgoyne had done all that man could do...Many of... See More  

Burgoyne & Saratoga... John Paul Jones: King wants his ships back...

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1779 



* Battles of Saratoga - New York

* General John Burgoyne defeat

* Captain John Paul Jones



The first 8 pages are taken up with "Summary of Proceedings in the Present Parliament" which includes some discussion of the affairs in America.

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Red Grange scores vs. Ohio State...

THE SPORT'S SECTION ONLY of the The Detroit Free Press, Nov. 25, 1923



* Red Grange "The Galloping Ghost"

* University of Illinois Fighting Illini

* Year of the National Championship

* Ohio State Buckeyes - college football



The front page of the sport's section has a five column heading

"ILLINOIS BEATS OHIO AND STICKS IN TIE AT TOP" with subheads that include:... See More  

1940 Adlertag "Operation Eagle Attack"...

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Aug. 14, 1940



* Adlertag "Operation Eagle Attack"

* Nazi Germany Luftwaffe operation

* British Royal Air Force victory

* During the Battle of Britain



The front page has a nice banner headline: "ALL BRITAIN RAIDED BY NAZIS" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Related map is on the back page.

Complete with 36 pages, light toning at the margins,... See More  

From the Revolutionary War era... Map of the Canal from Dublin to the River Shannon...

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1779  A fine opportunity to purchase a magazine from during the Revolutionary War at a reasonable price, as we find almost no American content in this issue.

At the back under the "Historical Chronicle" is mention that the New York, Quebec & Newfoundland fleets have set sail under the convoy of Admiral Arbuthnot. The balance of th... See More  

From the Revolutionary War...

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  

The sequoias of California...

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 13, 1853  Page 3 has: "California Items" which has various small reports from the West Coast. One item seems to refer to the giant sequoias: "A tree of the Sierras, which rises to the height of four hundred feet, and is of immense diameter, exudes a juice that when crystallized takes the name of pine sugar...".

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Death of President Fillmore's wife... California gold rush...

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 31, 1853  Page 3 has a black-bordered report beginning: "It is with unaffected sorrow that we announce the death of Mrs. Abigail Fillmore, the excellent wife of Ex-President Fillmore. She died yesterday morning at Willard's hotel in this city..." with more detail, including a letter signed: Franklin Pierce".

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The inaugural ceremonies for Franklin Pierce...

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 4, 1853  As would be expected in this newspaper which was essentially the "mouthpiece" of the federal government, page 3 has over a full column taken up with all the details of the inauguration of President Franklin Pierce, which happened on the day of this publication. 

Four pages, some binding indents at the blank spine, ... See More  

The end of the slave trade...

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 11, 1853  Page 3 has an article: "From The Coast of Africa - The Extinguishment of the Slave Trade" which notes in part: "...arrived in England from the coast of Africa. She reports that the slave trade is in effect extinguished...All the chiefs promised to give up the slave trade & were giving encouragement to the missio... See More  

California gold mining news... Fort Yuma...

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 31, 1853  



* California gold rush

* Yuma, Arizona earthquake



Page 3 has a full column taken up with: "The News From California" which focuses on gold mining. Subheads include: "Famine Nat The Mines" and details on: "Earthquake At Fort Yuma".

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