Christianizing the Indians in North America...

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1772  Among  the articles in this issue are: "Account of the Revolution in Sweden" "Description of the Wild Pine of Jamaica" "Account of a Model for a Bridge in Ireland" "Description of the Mosque in Kew Gardens" which is accompanied by a full page plate of the Mosque. Also: "A Scheme for Propag... See More  

1928 Rockford, Illinois tornado disaster...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 15, 1928



* Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois

* Tornado disaster - Rockford chair factory



The top of the front page has a three column headline: "50 TO 100 KILLED, 150 INJURED BY TORNADO WHICH LEVELS FACTORY IN ROCKFORD, ILL.; PORTO RICO LOSS BIG; FLORIDA MENCACED" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the tornado disaster in Rockford, Illi... See More  

Barton Booth's obituary...

Report from the American colonies... Lord Baltimore...

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1733



* The death report of Barton Booth

* Poem (extracts) written by Lord Baltimore

* Value of crops in the American colonies



Probably the most notable item is the obituary of Barton Booth (page 269), one of the most celebrated dramatic actors of the early-mid 1700's.



Another interesting article has: "Extracts of a Poem to Lord Baltimo... See More  

From France...

AFFICHES  DE DAUPHINE, ANNOUNCES, ETC, Nov. 28, 1788  This would appear to be a weekly newspaper done at (or near) Grenoble, France, with front page heads including (translated) "For Sale" and Reviews".

Six pages, wide margins, 8 1/2 by 10 1/2 inches, great condition.

Trouble in America...

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1769  Among the articles in this issue are: "A Description of the Copper Mine at Ecton Hill"; over two pages on: "A Continuation of the Most Interesting transactions in America..." continued from the January issue, which has some great reading concerning the troubles between America & England, one portion noting: "Re... See More  

Madison Square Garden's Automobile Show...

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 31, 1903  The front cover of the issue is entitled "A New Derrick or 'Grasshopper' Elevator for Unloading Grain from Vessels" which is comprised of two illustrations with an additional illustration within the issue. Within the issue is: "Test of the 16-inch Army gun at Sandy Hook"; "The Landing of the Honolulu End of the ... See More  

Opium manufacturing...

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 29, 1882  The front page is "The Manufacture of Opium" which is comprised of six illustrations with an accompanying article inside. Inside the issue are: "Drain Cutter"; "Taylor's Cutter Bar for Reapers and Mowers"; "Tasker's Improved Thompson Pulverizer"; "John Scott Russell"; "Microscopical Ex... See More  

English actor Henry Lytton death...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 2 only, August 16, 1936



* Henry Lytton death (1st report)

* English actor and singer

* Gilbert and Sullivan operas



The top of page 7 of this section has a one column heading: "SIR HENRY LYTTON, NOTED ACTOR, DIES" with subheads and photo. (see)

Complete section 2 only with all 8 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More  

Mario de. Bernardi sets new record...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 31, 1928



* Major Mario de Bernardi

* World War I fighter pilot

* Seaplane air racer - speed record



The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Major de Bernardi Flies 350 Miles an Hour; Averages 318.57 Miles, Setting New Record" (see)

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 40 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was p... See More  

Eleftherios Venizelos death... Greece leader...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 19, 1936



* Eleftherios Venizelos death

* Prime Minister of Greece

* Liberal-democratic party



The top of page 12 has a one column heading: "VENIZELOS IS DEAD IN PARIS EXILE AT 71" with subheads and photo. First report coverage on the death of Eleftherios Venizelos, Prime Minister of Greece.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 52... See More  

Actor & director Oscar Asche death...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 24, 1936



* Oscar Asche death

* Australian actor & more

* Chu Chin Chow musical fame



The top of page 23 has a one column heading: "OSCAR ASCHE DEAD; AUTHOR AND ACTOR" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the death of Australian actor, director and writer, Oscar Asche. He was best known for his record-breaking musical Chu Chin Chow.

Other new... See More  

1905 Snyder, Oklahoma F5 tornado disaster....

THE SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, May 12, 1905



* Snyder, Oklahoma tornado

* F5 tornado disaster



The top of page 9 has one column headings that include: "Dead May Exceed 100" "From Oklahoma Tornado" and more. (see) Coverage on the F5 tornado that hit Snyder, Oklahoma, one of the worst natural disasters in that state.

Other news of the day. Complete in 16 p... See More  

Dame Clara Butt death.. contralto singer...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 24, 1936



* Clara Butt death (1st report)

* English contralto - concert singer



The top of page 19 has a one column heading: "DAME CLARA BUTT, CONCERT STAR, DIES" with subheads and photo. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not.

Other news, sports and advertisements of th... See More  

Bonus Act of 1936 becomes law... WWI veterans...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 28, 1936



* Bonus Act becomes law (1st report)

* Adjusted Compensation Payment Act

* World War I  - WWI military veterans



The top of the front page has a three column headline: "BONUS BILL BECOMES LAW; REPASSED IN SENATE, 76-19; PAYMENT WILL BE SPEEDED" with subheads. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famou... See More  

Wayne County jail escape... Detroit....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 25, 1928



* Wayne County jail escape

* Detroit, Michigan



The top of page 3 has a two column heading: "Twenty-one Men Dig Out of Detroit Jail; Two Are Caught, 19 Escape Into Canada" (see)

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 48 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with a high perce... See More  

Nazi leader Robert Ley suicide....

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, October 26, 1945



* Robert Ley suicide death

* German Labour Front leader



The front page has two column heading: "Ley, Nazi Labor Boss, Hangs Self With Towel In Nuernberg Jail Cell" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on Robert Ley, head of the German Labour Front, suicide while awaiting trial at Nuremberg for war crimes.

Other news, spo... See More  

Marion Parker murder.... William Hickman guilty....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 10, 1928



* Marion Parker kidnapping and murder

* William Edward Hickman found guilty



The front page has a one column heading: "FIND HICKMAN SANE, GUILTY OF MURDER" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on William Edward Hickman being found guilty for the murder of 12 year old Marion Parker.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Compl... See More  

Silverware manufacturing in 1874...

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 12, 1877  This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: MANUFACTURING OF SILVERWARE - BRYANT VASE - CALCULATING MACHINE - FIRE ESCAPE & much more, with related text.

Adele Blood suicide death... actress...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 14, 1936



* Adele Blood suicide death (gun)

* Silent movies & vaudeville actress



The top of the back page has a one column heading: "ADELE BLOOD HOPE, ACTRESS, ENDS LIFE" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the suicide death of this American actress in silent movies, vaudeville and theater.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the da... See More  

Felix Huston Robertson death...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 21, 1928



* Felix Huston Robertson death

* Confederate States Army general

* Only native-born Texan rebel general

* Last surviving general of the Confederacy



The top of the front page 17 has a one column heading: "GEN. ROBERTSON DIES AT AGE OF 88" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the death of Felix Huston Robertson, last surviving general of... See More  

Pope Pius XI closes Holy Door....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 3, 1934



* Holy Door - portal of Papal Major Basilicas

* Pope Pius XI closes - End of Jubilee Year



The top of page 12 has a one column heading: "HOLY DOOR CLOSED; JUBILEE YEAR ENDS" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Pope Pius XI closing the Holy Door in Rome.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 46 pages, light toning ... See More  

Minnesota Woman found at Pelican Rapids....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 17, 1932



* Minnesota Woman - skeletal remains

* Pelican Rapids, Otter Tail County

* Anthropologist Albert Jenks



The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Girl Slain in Ice Age Found in Minnesota; Apish Mongol Maid Lived 20,000 Years Ago" (see) Lengthy text continues inside.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 42 p... See More  

Charles Lindbergh flies "Spirit of St. Louis"....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 1, 1928



* Aviator Charles Lindbergh

* "Spirit of St. Louis" airplane

* Smithsonian Institute in Wash. D.C.



The front page has a one column heading: "'WE' FLY TOGETHER ON FINAL JOURNEY" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on Charles Lindbergh flying his famous airplane for the last time.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the ... See More  

Lost in the Bermuda Triangle... Perhaps the most famous unsolved mystery...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 8, 1945 



* Bermuda Triangle Flight 19 disappearance

* 5 TBM Avenger torpedo bombers

* One of the most famous unsolved mysteries



The top of page 10 has a one column heading: "AIR ARMADA OF 252 HUNTS NAVY PLANES" with subhead. (see) This is an actual report of one of the more bizarre mysteries in American history, particularly with the controversy ... See More  

1928 Italian Grand Prix disaster...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 10, 1928



* 1928 Italian Grand Prix at Monza

* Emilio Materassi - Bugatti Type 35

* Auto - motor race wreck disaster



Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "19 Killed, 26 Hurt, at Auto Grand Prix in Italy; Racing Car Plunges Into Crowd at Grand Stand" (see)

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 48 pages, t... See More