Nuremberg Laws... Swastika becomes symbol...
Item #685554
September 16, 1935
THE OMAHA BE-NEWS, Nebraska, September 16, 1935
* Nuremberg Laws established
* Swastika Becomes official Nazi Symbol
The top of page 2 has a banner headline: "Hitler Restricts Rights of Jews and Threatens Lithuania" with subheads. (see)
Sixteen pages, light toning and some damage (wear) at the margins, must be handled with care.
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* Nuremberg Laws established
* Swastika Becomes official Nazi Symbol
The top of page 2 has a banner headline: "Hitler Restricts Rights of Jews and Threatens Lithuania" with subheads. (see)
Sixteen pages, light toning and some damage (wear) at the margins, must be handled with care.
Wilbur Wright's airplane flights in France...
Item #685542
September 26, 1908
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Sept. 26, 1908
* Early airplane - aviation
* Wilbur Wright - Brothers
* Le Mans, France flight
* Record w/ passenger (Paul Zens)
Page 5 has a one column heading: "WILBUR WRIGHT CARRIES PASSENGER" (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from ... See More
"The Godfather Part II" & "Young Frenkenstein" opening day movie advertisement...
Item #685534
December 15, 1974
DETROIT FREE PRESS, Dec. 15, 1974
* "Young Frankenstein" pre-opening day movie advertisement (4 days prior)
* American comedy horror film by director Mel Brooks
* Actors Gene Wilder & Peter Boyle
* The Godfather PART II - Francis Ford Coppola
* Poster-like pre-opening day advertisement (3 days prior)
Page 8-C has a 9 x 7 inch advertisement for the movie "YOUNG FRANKENS... See More
1st Transatlantic flight... Graf Zeppelin German airship...
Item #685530
October 16, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 16, 1928
* D-LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin German airship
* 1st Intercontinental flight ends in success
* Atlantic Ocean to Lakehurst, New Jersey
The front page has a nice banner headline: "ZEPPELIN SAFE AT LAKEHURST AFTER 111-HOUR FLIGHT; SOARS OVER THE WHITE HOUSE AND THEN OVER NEW YORK; MOORED TO MAST TILL WIND DROPS AT 2 A.M.; NOW IN HANGAR" with subheads ... See More
1960 The Time Machine opening day ad...
Item #685528
August 17, 1960
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 17, 1960
* The Times Machine opening day advertisement
* American Science fiction - sci-fi film
* Australian actor Rod Taylor
Page 35 has a 10 by 5 inch advertisement for the opening day for the film "The Time Machine" (see) Also a nice ad for Alfred Hitchcock's "Psycho". I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really ... See More
Shanghai Incident China of 1932....
Item #685519
February 03, 1932
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, February 3, 1932
* January 28 Incident
* Shanghai, China
* Japanese offensive
The front page has a five column heading: "Japanese Guns Raze Shanghai Forst" with subheads and related illustration. Photos on the back page. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete with 34 pages, rag edition in great con... See More
Ku Klux Klan in 1871 South Carolina...
Item #685515
November 16, 1871
THE NEW YORK HERALD, November 16, 1871
* Ku Klux Klan - KKK outrages in South Carolina
* Spartansburg and York Counties County SC
The top of page 2 has a one column heading: "SOUTH CAROLINA KU-KLUX" and more. Lengthy text takes up 1 1/2 columns.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, a few discrete archival mends, very nice condition.... See More
1928 Chicago gangland war in full swing...
Item #685513
January 30, 1928
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, Jan. 30, 1928
* Corrupt Mayor William Hale Thompson
* Chicago gangland wars
* Al 'Scarface' Capone era
* Prohibition & great depression
* Best title to be had - rare as such
The front page has a great banner headline concerning the gangland wars in Chicago that reads: "TRAIL BOMBERS; ARREST 40" with subheads. Nice for display. A few related p... See More
Planning for surrender in 1945...
Item #685511
August 12, 1945
NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 12, 1945
* Japan's surrender terms stated
* Douglas MacArthur to be in charge
* V-J Day days away
The front page has a nice banner headline: "ALLIES TO LET HIROHITO REMAIN SUBJECT TO OCCUPATION CHIEF; M'ARTHUR IS SLATED FOR POST" with various related subheads and a photo of: "Gen. Douglas MacArthur" .
Complete 1st section with 44 page... See More
Nice 18th century American magazine...
Item #685497
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, September, 1792 First page has: "Description of the Upper Ferry on the River Schuylkill, near the city of Philadelphia", lacking the related plate.Also in this issue are: "History of the Smallpox" "A Hint to the Ladies" "Method of Imitating Certain Wines" "An Oration Delivered at Taunton, July 4, 1792 at the C... See More
On the donation which created the Smithsonian Institution...
Item #685490
December 25, 1843
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 25, 1843
* Smithsonian Institution
* Donations being taken
* Pre construction of building
* From Washington D.C.
The front page has: "Smithsonian Legacy--No. III" which takes over 1 1/2 columns.
This discusses the contribution of Englishman James Smithson to the United States to create an educational institution which ... See More
On the donation which created the Smithsonian Institution...
Item #685489
December 22, 1843
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 22, 1843 The front page has: "Smithsonian Legacy--No. II".
This discusses the contribution of Englishman James Smithson to the United States to create an educational institution which would be the Smithsonian Institution.
Four pages, very nice condition.
An expedition that led to Oregon...
Item #685487
December 15, 1843
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 15, 1843 Page 3 has: "From Oregon" which includes in part: "...that ten men, who left with Lieut. Fremont for Oregon last spring, reached that city on Sunday...They bring a very unfavorable account of their expedition, having been compelled for a portion of the time to subsist on horse flesh..." with more.
Four pages, ... See More
On the donation which created the Smithsonian Institution...
Item #685486
December 13, 1843
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 13, 1843 The back page has: "On the Smithsonian Legacy" which takes most of a column to discuss the contribution of Englishman James Smithson to the United States to create an educational institution which would be the Smithsonian Institution.
Four pages, very nice condition.
Occupation of Hawaii by the British...
Item #685484
December 01, 1843
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 1, 1843
* British occupation of the Hawaiian Islands
Page 3 has a full column headed: "From The Sandwich Island", now known as the Hawaiian Islands, which concerns the Paulet Affair.
This was the unofficial five-month occupation of Hawaii by a British naval officer. It was ended by the arrival of American warships sent to ... See More
A story on slavery...
Item #685483
November 29, 1843
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 29, 1843 Page 3 has: "George And John Evans, Or, A Story on Slavery" which concerning two brothers, one an abolitionist and the other a slave-owner. The article takes two-thirds of a column.
Four pages, very nice condition.
Former slaves returning to Africa...
Item #685478
November 09, 1843
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 9, 1843 Page 3 has from Baltimore: "Departure of Emigrants For Liberia" noting in part: "...sailed yesterday...from Bond street wharf with between 70 and 80 emigrants destined for the Maryland colony on the coast of Africa under the patronage of the Maryland Colonization Society. They were all...manumitted slaves..." wi... See More
Emigrating to Oregon, then down to California...
Item #685477
August 28, 1843
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 28, 1843
* Early Western emigration
* Oregon description
Page 3 has: "Emigration--The Far West" which notes in part: "...when the tide of emigration reached Oregon it would go no further...however, that some of the emigrants who have reached Orson are 'dissatisfied with the country and contemplate going to California t... See More
Occupation of Hawaii by the British...
Item #685476
October 25, 1843
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 25, 1843
* British occupation of the Hawaiian Islands
Page 3 has a full column headed: "The Sandwich Island", now known as the Hawaiian Islands, with much detail on the Paulet Affair. This was the unofficial five-month occupation of Hawaii by a British naval officer. It was ended by the arrival of American warships sent to defend... See More
There are 12,000 Jews in New York...
Item #685475
October 19, 1843
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 19, 1843
* Jews - Jewish - Judaica
* Population in NYC
Page 3 has: "Jews of New York" which notes: "According to the report...of the Society for Meliorating the Condition of the Jews, their number in New York...is about twelve thousand..." with further detail.
Four pages, very nice condition.... See More
The capture of slave ships...
Item #685474
September 05, 1843
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 5, 1843
* African slave trade
* Slavers - bark ship
Page 3 has: "The African Slave Trade" which notes in part: "...arrived at New York from the coast of Africa, reports that four or five slavers were brought into port...the Brazilian barque Considentia, captured on the 17th March...with plenty of irons, but no slaves... See More
Hunting buffalo in the West...
Item #685472
July 29, 1843
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 29, 1843 Not much is more iconic of the Wild West than a: "Buffalo Hunt", an article found on page 3. It notes in part: "...the success of the party which left our city in the spring for the purpose of hunting buffalo...went out 300 miles above Independence...The result of this hunt will undoubtedly give those who are fond o... See More
Rare newspaper report on Francis Scott Key...
Item #685468
July 08, 1843
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 8, 1843 The top of page 3 has an article: "Francis Scott Key" concerning a speech he gave on St. Chrysostom.
It is rare to fine reports on Francis Scott Key beyond his penning the words to the Star Spangled Banner in 1814, and his death in 1843.
Four pages, very nice condition.... See More
News from "the rebellion"...
Item #685467
September 19, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 19, 1861 Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil war are: "THE REBELLION" "Important News From Maryland" "Rebel Demand for the Surrender of Lexington" "Important News From Kentucky" & much more.
Eight pages, a little wear along the spine, generally nice.
Capitulation of Czechoslovak...
Item #685466
September 27, 1938
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, September 27, 1938
* German occupation of Czechoslovakia
* Adolph Hitler & the Nazi Party
The top of the front page has a banner headline: "CZECHS DEFY GERMANY" with subhead. (see) Coverage on the capitulation of Czechoslovakia by Adolph Hitler and Germany.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 12 pages, ligh... See More
1899 Enterprise, Kansas family murders......
Item #685462
March 16, 1899
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, March 16, 1899
* Palmetto, Fulton County, Georgia
* Negroes massacre - assassinations
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "A NEGRO SLAUGHTER" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.... See More
1899 Harvard-Yale football game...
Item #685438
November 23, 1919
SPORT'S SECTION ONLY of the New York Times, November 23, 1919
* Harvard Crimson vs. Yale Bulldogs
* Ivy League - NCAA college football
The top of the front page has a banner heading: "Crimson Eleven Conquers The Blue Before Throng Of 50,000, The Score Being 10 To 3" with subheads photos of some players and stats. Nice for display.
Complete sport's section only with ... See More
1930 "Just Imagine" opening day ad & review...
Item #685435
November 23, 1930
SECTION 9 ONLY of the New York Times, Nov. 23, 1930
* "Just Imagine" opening day ad w/ photo & review
* Pre-Code science fiction sci-fi musical-comedy film
Page 6 has a 5 by 4 inch advertisement for the film "Just Imagine" on it's opening day. Under "Some New Films" is a brief review of the movie. Page 5 has a related photo. (see)
Complete section 9 on... See More
Chasing after the Mexican bandit Pancho Villa...
Item #685434
March 15, 1916
THE SALEM EVENING NEWS, Mass., March 15, 1916
* Pancho Villa crosses Mexican border
* Post Columbus NM New Mexico raid
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "PERSHING'S MEN CROSS THE LINE IN PURSUIT OF VILLA, IT IS REPORTED" with subhead. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 12 pages, light toning at the margins, generally nice. Should be handled with... See More
MacArthur lands in Japan....
Item #685427
August 31, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 31, 1945
* United States Marines land on Japan
* General Douglas MacArthur takes control
* World War II American Occupation begins
The front page has a nice banner headline announcing: "M'ARTHUR OPENS HEADQUARTERS IN YOKOHAMA; FINDS JAPANESE ACTING IN FULL 'GOOD FAITH'; FREED PRISONERS CHARGE BRUTALITY BY FOE" with many subheads and related ... See More
A rare 17th century title...
Item #685423
July 09, 1689
A CONTINUATION OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PARLIAMENT IN SCOTLAND, London, England, July 9, (1689)
* Very rare 18th century publication
The year is printed in the dateline of the first report at the top of page 1, as well as in the imprint at the bottom of the back page.
A very rare newspaper from England dealing primarily with Parliamentary affairs.
A single sheet issue with untrimmed... See More
Protestants versus the Catholics...
Item #685421
January 03, 1682
THE IMPARTIAL PROTESTANT MERCURY, London, England, Jan. 3, 1681/2
* Rare 17th century publication
* Protestants versus the Catholics
This single-sheet newspaper is a fascinating paper published during this time of struggle between Catholics and Protestants in government.
News is entirely from England & Scotland, with most of a column taken up with advertisements.
Complete as a ... See More
Protestants versus the Catholics...
Item #685420
February 17, 1682
THE IMPARTIAL PROTESTANT MERCURY, London, England, Feb. 17, 1681/2 This single-sheet newspaper is a fascinating paper published during this time of struggle between Catholics and Protestants in government.
News is entirely from England, with over half of the back page taken up with advertisements.
Complete as a single sheet issue, wide, never-trimmed margins, 8 by 11 3/4 inches, nice condi... See More
U.S. ignorant of the "White Race" in 1940 ?...
Item #685393
October 03, 1940
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 3, 1940
* United States ignorant of the "white race" ?
* Benito Mussolini - Prime Minister of Italy
* World War II - WWII - FRONT LEAF ONLY **
The front side has a nice banner headline in bold lettering: "U.S. 'MOST IGNORANT' NATION, SAYS IL DUCE" with subhead. (see)
FRONT LEAF ONLY (pages 1 & 2), nice for display as such.... See More
Allies storm Sicily, Italy in 1943...
Item #685391
July 12, 1943
DAILY NEWS, WAR EXTRA, Los Angeles, July 12, 1943
* Invasion of Sicily Italy
* Operation Husky
The bold banner headline announces: "SEIZE KEY SICILIAN PORTS" with subheads. More inside including a photo of General George S. Patton.
Complete with 36 pages, larger tabloid size issue measuring 19 1/2 x 13 1/2 inches, light wear along the central fold and spine, generally nice ... See More
1899 Windsor Hotel (Manhattan) fire disaster...
Item #685376
March 18, 1899
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, March 18, 1899
* Windsor Hotel (Manhattan)
* St. Patrick's Day fire disaster
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "THE DEAD AND DYING" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper. Rare... See More
Rare title from the 1600's...
Item #685334
January 15, 1698
A COLLECTION FOR IMPROVEMENT OF HUSBANDRY AND TRADE, London, Jan. 15, 1697/8
* Very rare 17th century publication
This is one of the more uncommon titles from the 17th century we have had the pleasure to offer, with the content relating much to the title. The back page has a large chart showing prices of various grains by city.
Complete as a single sheet issue, never bound nor t... See More
Death takes Eddie Cantor...
Item #685305
October 11, 1964
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 11, 1964
* Comedian actor Eddie Cantor death
* Best publication to be had ? (rare)
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "Eddie Cantor Dies of Heart at 72" with subhead and photo. Great to have this report in a newspaper from the home of the film & entertainment industry.
The first section only with pages 1-26, section II has the... See More
One of the more decorative mastheads of the 18th century...
Item #685297
March 26, 1798
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, March 26, 1798
* Nice masthead engraving
* 18th century America
If you are looking for a handsome American newspaper of the 1700's which is displayable & priced reasonably, this is one of the best. This title features one of the more decorative mastheads of the era.
Complete in 4 pages, never-trimmed margins, generally in ve... See More
1910 Philadelphia general strike & riot...
Item #685285
February 22, 1910
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Feb. 22, 1910
* Philadelphia general strike (1910)
* Trolley workers labor strike & riot
The front page has a nice banner headline: "100,000 MEN IN PHILADELPHIA ARE ORDERED OUT ON STRIKE" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally frag... See More
L.A. Lakers win 1988 NBA title....
Item #685281
June 22, 1988
LOS ANGELES LAKERS, June 22, 1988
* Los Angeles Lakers win championship
* NBA basketball title vs. Detroit Pistons
* Best title to be had - rare as such
The front page has a three column color photo showing James Worthy battling Bill Laimbeer with one column heading: "Lakers Repeat as Champions in Tight Game" (see) The front page of the sport's section has a nice banner headl... See More
Premiere of "Who Framed Roger Rabbit", in a L.A. newspaper...
Item #685278
June 22, 1988
CALENDAR SECTION ONLY of The Los Angeles Times, June 22, 1988
* "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" - Robert Zemeckis
* Best Grand Opening Day movie advertisement
* Live-action/animated comedy w/ review
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" and perhaps no better newspaper could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home ... See More
Babe Ruth vs. Walter Johnson in 1942...
Item #685276
August 24, 1942
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, August 24, 1942
* Famous Babe Ruth vs. Walter Johnson charity stunt
* Ruth hits home run in game - Great photos
The sport's section (page 17) has a headline: "69,136 at Stadium Swell Met Benefits to $285,000" with subheads. Also a large photo of Ruth with heading: "The Babe Comes Home" and another smaller one showing his famous home ru... See More
Douglas "Wrong Way" Corrigan famous flight in 1938...
Item #685272
August 05, 1938
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass., August 5, 1938.
* Douglas 'Wrong Way' Corrigan famous flight
* New York to Ireland - Unintentional ?
* Welcome home - New York Harbor
The front page has a two column heading: "'Corrigan Hailed By Throngs In Triumphant Journey At New York Official Welcome" with subhead. Also a two column photo of Corrigan with heading
... See More
* Douglas 'Wrong Way' Corrigan famous flight
* New York to Ireland - Unintentional ?
* Welcome home - New York Harbor
The front page has a two column heading: "'Corrigan Hailed By Throngs In Triumphant Journey At New York Official Welcome" with subhead. Also a two column photo of Corrigan with heading
Ratification of the Prohibition amendment...
Item #685258
January 20, 1919
THE GREENSBORO PATRIOT (bi-weekly), North Carolina, January 20, 1919
* Prohibition (no beer, liquor) wins
* 18th Amendment ratification
* 3/4 of the states needed is met
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "America First Nation To Legislate Liquor Out" with subheads. First report coverage on Nebraska formally ratifying the 18th amendment to the Constitution... See More
Mexican bandits massacre Americans in 1916...
Item #685246
January 13, 1916
THE SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, January 13, 1916
* Mexican Revolution
* Massacre of Americans
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "NINE MORE AMERICANS ARE KILLED BY VILLA BANDITS" with subhead. (see) Coverage on the massacre in which many Americans were slaughtered by Mexican bandits at Santa Isabel, Chihuahua. It is believed that Pancho Villa had part in this b... See More
1945 occupation of Japan begins...
Item #685239
August 26, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 26, 1945
* U. S. occupation of Japan begins
* Third Fleet enters Sagami Bay
* Chester W. Nimitz & William Halsey
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "U.S. WARSHIPS ENTER BAY BELOW TOKYO WHEN TYPHOONS DELAY OUR LANDINGS" with subheads and related photo. Coverage on the initial occupation Japan with the United Stat... See More
1974 White House helicopter incident... Richard Petty...
Item #685236
February 18, 1974
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 18, 1974
* White House helicopter incident
* U.S. Army Private Robert K. Preston
* Richard Petty wins Daytona 500 - Nascar
The front page has a four column heading: "Soldier Lands a Stolen Copter on White House Lawn" with two related photos.
The bottom of the front page has a three column photo with small heading: "Petty Wins Again" with text. ... See More
1908 Theodore Roosevelt message...
Item #685235
February 26, 1908
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Feb. 26, 1908
* President Theodore Roosevelt message
* to Congress on America's waterways
The top of the front page has a banner headline: "IMPROVEMENT OF INLAND WATERWAYS" with subheads. (see) Message is signed in type: Theodore Roosevelt. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find i... See More
Affirmed wins triple crown...
Item #685234
June 11, 1978
THE NEWS AND OBSERVER, North Carolina, June 11, 1978
* Affirmed wins triple crown
* Belmont Stakes - horse racing
The front page has a three column photo with caption: "Affirmed--by a nose" with text. (see)
The front page of the sport's section (inside) has banner headline: "It's Affirmed again (by a nose)" with 2 related photos. First report coverage on Affirme... See More
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