FDR's whistle stop train tour...
Item #660401
September 18, 1932
ROTOGRAVURE SECTION of the New York Times, September 18, 1932.
* Franklin D. Roosevelt presidential campaign
* Whistle stop train tour - Western states
The front page of this photo section has five related photographs Franklin D. Roosevelt's whistle stop train tour during his 1932 presidential campaign. (see) Nice for display.
Other topics throughout. Complete rotogravure section only ... See More
Ernie Banks home run record for shortstops.......
Item #660310
September 03, 1955
THE DETROIT NEWS, September 3, 1955
* Ernie Banks - Chicago Cubs
* Home run record for shortstops
The sport's section (page 18) has a two column heading: "Banks' RBI Total Rates With Best" (see) First report coverage on Chicago Cubs star Ernie Banks breaking the career home runs record for major league shortstops with 40.
Other news, sports and advertisements of th... See More
1955 Rocky Marciano title bout.... Archie Moore....
Item #660309
September 22, 1955
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, September 22, 1955.
* Rocky Marciano vs. Archie Moore
* Heavyweight Boxing title fight
* His last career fight
The top of page 5 has a three column heading: "Rock May Retire" (see) First report coverage on Rocky Marciano defending his heavyweight boxing title against Archie Moore. This would be Marciano's last professional boxing match as he w... See More
1933 Binghamton, New York train disaster....
Item #660286
September 06, 1933
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 6, 1933
* Binghamton, Broome County, Pennsylvania
* Erie Railroad train collision disaster
The front page has a banner headline: "TRAINS CRASH; 14 DIE, 30 HURT" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete i... See More
Review of a book on the Revolutionary War...
Item #660208
September 01, 1781
LONDON MAGAZINE, England, September, 1781 Under Review Of Books" is one for: "The Revolution of America", which begins: "A narrative of the origin and progress of the rupture between Great Britain and her colonies, written with extreme partiality to the colonists, condemning in every point of view the conduct of the British government & justifying France and Spa... See More
Robert H. Goddard.... early rocketry...
Item #659799
September 24, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 24, 1935
* Robert H. Goddard rockets - rocketry
* Joe Louis (Brown Bomber) vs. Max Baer...
* Heavyweight boxing championship fight
Page 25 has one column headinghs:
"LINDBERGH STUDYING BIG GODDARD ROCKET" with "Colonel and H.F. Guggenheim Inspect in Nex Mexico Projectile for Stratosphere Flight" (see)
Also a banner head... See More
Portraits of various dog breeds...
Harlam River... Fishing... Lake George, New York...
Item #659736
September 23, 1854
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston MA, September 23, 1854
* Images of various dog breeds
* View of Lake George, New York
This 16 page newspaper is one of the few illustrated newspapers of that time. The famed Harper's Weekly didn't start until 1857. The woodcuts in these issues give the public a sense of what was going on around America at the time. This particular issue has the follo... See More
Robert H.Goddard... Rockets....
Item #659710
September 26, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 26, 1935
* Robert H. Goddard - rockets - rocketry
* Joe Louis (Brown Bomber) vs. Max Baer
* Heavyweight boxing championship fight
Page 18 has one column headings: "LINDBERGH ENDS STUDY OF GODDARD ROCKET" and "Colonel and H. F. Guggenheim Fly From Roswell, N. M., After Three-Day Visit" (see)
The sport's section (page 27) has a banner he... See More
Mussolini meets w/ Hitler in 1937 Germany...
Item #659635
September 26, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 4 only, September 26, 1937
* Benito Mussolini - Italy dictator
* Visits Adolph Hitler for 1st time
The front page of this section has a nice banner pictorial regrading the meeting of Adolph and Benito Mussolini with heading: "Will The Rome-Berlin Axis Be Extended Into A Four Powered Pact?" with smaller subheads. (see)
Other topics throughout. Complete ... See More
Vern Kennedy no-hitter... Chicago White Sox...
Item #659610
September 01, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, September 1, 1935
* Vern Kennedy pitches no-hitter
* Chicago White Sox - MLB baseball
* 1st ever at Comiskey Park
Page 4 of this section has a one column heading: "WHITE SOX PITCHER HURLS NO-HIT GAME" with subheads and box scores. (see)
wikipedia notes: While pitching for the Chicago White Sox, Vern Kennedy threw the first no-hitter ... See More
1926 Miami, Florida hurricane...
Item #659512
September 20, 1926
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 20, 1926
* Miami, Florida hurricane disaster
The front page has a nice banner headline: "1,000 DEAD IN FLORIDA STORM, 3,000 HURT; MIAMI WORST HIT; 60-MILE SWATH OF DESTRUCTION LEAVES 38,000 HOMELESS; SCORES OF TOWNS ARE RAZED OR FLOODED; SHIPPING WRECKED" with subheads, related map and partial list of the dead. Nice for display. Much... See More
1930 Legs Diamond arrested abroad...
Item #659402
September 02, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 2, 1930
* Jack 'Legs' Diamond arrested in Germany
* 1st East to West Atlantic Ocean flight (more difficult)
* Dieudonne Costes & Marice Bellonte
* Europe to United States in airplane (1st time)
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Germans Seize 'Legs' Diamond After Expulsion From Belgium" with subhead. (see) Alwa... See More
1947 Steamer Island Queen disaster...
Item #659078
September 10, 1947
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 10, 1947
* Excursion steamer Island Queen
* Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania fire disaster
The front page has a six column heading: "21 Dead or Missing in Excursion Ship Fire" with subheads. Small related map on page 14. A full back page pictorial is nice for display. (see) First report coverage on the excursion steamer "Island Queen" explo... See More
1932 solar eclipse...
Item #658994
September 01, 1932
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 1, 1932
* Solar eclipse
* Moon - Earth - Sun
The front page has a one column heading: "MILLIONS GAZE IN AWE AT MOONAND SUN DRAMA" with subhead. A few related photos are on the back page. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete with all 30 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed o... See More
1943 Frankford Junction train wreck....
Item #658763
September 07, 1943
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 7, 1943.
* Frankford Junction train wreck
* Congressional Limited disaster
* Kensington, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The front page has a great banner headline: "TRAIN WRECKED; 50 KILLED" with subheads. Nice for display. Four related photos are on the back page. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World fam
... See More
* Frankford Junction train wreck
* Congressional Limited disaster
* Kensington, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The front page has a great banner headline: "TRAIN WRECKED; 50 KILLED" with subheads. Nice for display. Four related photos are on the back page. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World fam
A 1905 school newspaper from Scotland, PA...
Item #658704
September 14, 1905
INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL NEWS, Scotland, Pa., Sept. 14, 1905 Ftpg. has a nice 5 by 8 inch photo of the "Scotland School Base-Ball Team". Players are wearing neat period uniforms that feature pointed collar jerseys that lace up the front. Also present is an interesting article regarding Captain Wirz, and the Andersonville Prison atrocities.
Small-folio size, 4 pgs., on slick paper.
1943 Landing at Lae, Papua New Guinea...
Item #658656
September 18, 1943
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Sept. 18, 1943
* Landing at Lae, Papua New Guinea
* General Douglas MacArthur captures
* Salamaua-Lae campaign - World War II
The front page has a nice banner headline: "MacARTHUR CAPTURES LAE!" with subheads. Nice for display. Related map on page 6. (see)
Complete with all 34 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, sma... See More
Columbian Exposition...
Item #657932
September 02, 1893
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, September 2, 1893 The front cover has "The World's Columbian Exposition - The Great German Search Light" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "The World's Columbian Exposition - Bilgram's Exhibit of Cut Bevel Gear Wheels"; "...State Buildings"; "The New Protected Cruiser Detroit"; and more ... See More
Mexican War nears its end: Mexicans want to negotiate a peace...
Item #657900
September 29, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept, 29, 1847 Page 3 has much of a column taken up with fine report on the closing battles of the Mexican-American War, headed: "The Late Battles In Mexico". Near the beginning is: "Our arms are again victorious, but at a fearful cost of life and blood...". The American army was advancing very close to Mexico City: &q... See More
Reflecting upon the notable Battle of Buena Vista...
Item #657899
September 21, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 21, 1847
* re. Battle of Buena Vista
* Mexican-American War
Page 3 contains a lengthy letter with details on the: "Battle Field of Buena Vista" actually fought in February. It was a signal victory for the Americans over a much larger Mexican Army.
Also on page 2: "From the Army of Gen. Taylor".
Four pages, ver... See More
Terrific report as the Mexican War nears its end...
Item #657897
September 16, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 16, 1847
* Battle for Mexico City
* General Winfield Scott victory
* Mexican-American War ending
Much of page 2 is taken up great & very detailed accounts of the final battles of the Mexican War before the Armistice, as General Scott advances upon Mexico City.
The page begins with column heads: "THE LATE VICTORIES IN MEX... See More
Mexican War... D.C. properties up for sheriff sale...
Item #657896
September 15, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 15, 1847 All of pages 1 & 2 are taken up with a huge chart of "City Property To Be Sold For Taxes", several on Pennsylvania Ave. Likely some now notable residences on the list.
Page 3 has some fine content on the Mexican War with: "From Buena Vista" and: "The Battle of Buena Vista" and; "Late ... See More
Latest news from the Mexican War...
Item #657895
September 11, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 11, 1847 Page 3 contains several items relating to the Mexican War including: "North Carolina Volunteers" "The Present Aspect of New Orleans" "The News form the Seat of War" which includes letters datelines from Orizaba, Vera Cruz and Jalapa with many reports taking over 1 1/2 columns.
Four pages, good... See More
Several reports from the Mexican War...
Item #657894
September 01, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept 1, 1847 Page 2 has: "The State of the War in Mexico--Constructing a Government". Page 3 includes: "Latest From Tampico" with reports on the Mexican War, in addition to: "Departure of Troops" "General Pillow" which includes a letter datelines from Puebla, Mexico & another from New Orleans; "F... See More
Gen. McClellan nominated for President... Surrender of Fort Morgan, Alabama...
Item #657841
September 01, 1864
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, September 1, 1864
* Fort Morgan, Mobile, Alabama
* General McClellan Nominated for President
* Fort Morgan, Mobile, Alabama
* General McClellan Nominated for President
This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following headlines: "CHICAGO CONVENTION" "McClellan Nominated for President" "A Peace Horse and A
... See More
Early flight... The Curzon Bridge over The Ganges River...
Item #657733
September 26, 1908
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, September 26, 1908 This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations, accompanied by text, of the latest inventions of the day including: "The Aeroplane Flying at a Great Height," "The Construction of the West Aeroplane," "The Narrowing of the Ganges and Construction of the Curzon Bridge," and "Car Fen
... See More
Disgusted with the hardships at the California gold diggings...
Item #657711
September 17, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 17, 1849
* California gold rush hardships
Page 3 has: "Items From California and Panama" which begins with a discouraging report: "Nearly all the American passengers by the Empire City are returning from the mines, disgusted with the life of extreme toil & hardship which must be endured there..." and continue... See More
California items... Fight with Apache Indians...
Item #657710
September 21, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 21, 1849 Page 3 has nearly half a column headed: "California Items" which primarily discusses the cost of items and the troubles in maintaining commerce in California.
Page 2 also has; "Latest From Santa Fe" which includes a letter from Los Vegas, N.M. detailing a fight between US. troops and a party of Apache Indians... See More
Georgia gold mines... Sandy Hook Lighthouse...
Item #657500
HARPER'S MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, September, 1879 This issue is comprised of various articles, some of which is on gold mining at Dahlonega, Georgia which includes several small illustrations: "Newport Society in the Last Century" with illustrations including that of George Washington; "The King Collection of Engraved Gems" which includes several illustrations of coins; ... See More
Early motion photography...
Item #657290
September 09, 1882
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Sept. 9, 1882 This issue features a very significant development in the development of motion pictures. An interior page has an article: "The Photographing of Motion" by the famed Mr. Muybridge, whose earlier work on photographing a horse's gallop transformed the way we understood that motion.
Here his work focuses on: "The Successive Phases... See More
1st College Football All-Star Game In 1934...
Item #657219
September 01, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 1, 1934
* Chicago College All-Star Game
* Very 1st annual football game
* Chicago Bears NFL team
* Best title to be had (rare)
The front page has a five column headline: "All-Stars Battle Bears to 0-0 Tie" subheads. (see) The front page of section 2 (sports) has a nice banner headline: "COLLEGE SPIRIT STOPS PROS' MARCH ON GOAL" with... See More
James Belcastro "King of the Bombers" convicted....
Item #656823
September 10, 1933
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, Sept. 10, 1933
* James "Mad Bomber" Belcastro convicted
* "King of the Bombers" - Pineapple Primary fame
* Chicago Outfit gangster - best title to be had
The front page has a five column heading: "Jury Convicts 'King of the Bomber'" with subheads. (see) Photo of Belcastro is on page 17. When it comes to gangsters, organized crim... See More
Reports from the Mexican-American War...
Item #656739
September 03, 1847
THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., Sept. 3, 1847 Page 3 has reports from the Mexican War including: "From the Rio Grande" which has: "...whenever General Taylor says the word, they will be as ready to march into San Luis Potosi..." with more. Also two more letters concerning military events under this heading.
Later From Texas" reports on the war.
Four pages,... See More
George Eastman receives a patent for his camera...
Item #656333
September 22, 1888
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Sept. 22, 1888 Although quite significant for any collector of vintage cameras, one of the back page has the "Index of Inventions" showing over 100 which have recently been awarded, one being: "Camera, G. Eastman....388,850". This was for his first roll film not requiring support.
Various illustrations of recent invention of the day, many q... See More
The original Brown Derby restaurant closes...
Item #656249
September 22, 1980
LOS ANGELES TIMES, September 22, 1980
* The original Brown Derby restaurant closes
* Wilshire Boulevard location
* Constructed in the shape of a brown derby
After decades of being known as one of the key hang-outs for Hollywood's elite, the original Brown Derby closes. This issue provides content related to both the closing and the temporary delay in demolition resulting from "mim... See More
1939 Floyd Gibbons death... WWI writer...
Item #656028
September 25, 1939
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Sept. 25, 1939
* Floyd Gibbons death (1st report)
* World War I - WWI correspondent
* Best title to be had - very rare as such
The front page has a one column heading: "Floyd Gibbons, Famous War Writer, Is Dead" with small photo. (see) Great and maybe only reported in this publication since he was a correspondent for the Chicago Tribune. Very rare as such.
... See More
First East to West Transatlantic airplane flight....
Item #655594
September 02, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 2, 1930
* 1st East to West Transatlantic flight (more difficult)
* Dieudonne Costes & Marice Bellonte
* Europe to United States in airplane (1st time)
The front page has a great banner headline: "COSTE DIES IT: PARIS TO N. Y." with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues on page 2 with related diagram. A few related photos on the back... See More
1930 Argentina coup d'etat...
Item #655584
September 07, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Sept. 7, 1930
* 1930 Argentine coup d'état
* September Revolution
* Buenos Aires, Argentina
The front page has a great banner headline announcing: "ARGENTINA SEIZED BY ARMY" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues on page 2 with related photos.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 26 p... See More
Stephen Douglas & Abraham Lincoln... Early baseball report...
Item #654939
September 07, 1858
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 7, 1858
* Stephen Douglass & Abraham Lincoln
* Early baseball in New York City
The ftpg. has headlines & text on: "The Staten Island War" "Further Arrests" "Suspension of Superintendent Tallmadge" and more (see photos).
Pg. 4 has an article headed: "The President & Mr. Douglas" which mentions Lincoln as wel... See More
President Madison's Proclamation concerning this action against Spain...
Item #654832
September 16, 1815
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 16, 1815 The front page contains: "By the President of the United States of America - A Proclamation" concerning: "...sundry persons, citizens of the United States...especially within the state of Louisiana, are conspiring together to beg...the means for a military expedition...against the dominions of Spain, with which the United S... See More
Y.A. Tittle sets passing records in NFL game...
Item #654674
September 06, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 6, 1948
* Y. A. Tittle sets passing records in game
* Baltimore Colts quarterback
* NFL Football
The sport's section (page 10) has a banner headline: "Tittle Sets Two Records as Colts Upset Football Yankees; Brooklyn Loses" with subheads that include: "Tittle Star Of Winners" "Gains 346 Yards on Passes and Is Responsible for Five T... See More
Hitler backs Italy... Man leaps from plane over Los Angeles...
Item #654613
September 07, 1937
HERALD EXPRESS, Los Angeles, September 7, 1937 The front page has the dramatic 2-line, full-banner heading: "HITLER BACKS ITALY IN SOVIET WAR CRISIS; N. Y. STOCKS SLUMP," which includes a photo of Hitler and supporting text.
Another front page banner heading has: "MAN LEAPS TO DEATH FROM PLANE OVER L.A.," with the subhead: "Body Crashes Through Roof and Lands in Wom... See More
Death of Sara Delano Roosevelt... Mother of President Franklin Roosevelt......
Item #654504
September 08, 1941
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 8, 1941
* Sara Delano Roosevelt death
* President Franklin D. mother
* FDR
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Mother of President Dies At Her Home in Hyde Park" with photo of Mrs. Roosevelt and subhead. (See) Much more on pages 10 and 11 with photos. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 34 pages, this is the... See More
Mussolini meets w/ Hitler in Germany...
Item #654334
September 26, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 26, 1937
* Benito Mussolini - Italy dictator
* Visits Adolph Hitler in Munich
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "HITLER WELCOMES MUSSOLINI WARMLY; THEY BEGIN TALKS" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues inside with 2 related photos. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 42 pages, rag edition ... See More
Upton Sinclair wins Democratic nomination in 1934...
Item #654289
September 02, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 4 only, Sept. 2, 1934
* Upton Sinclair wins Democratic nomination
* California gubernatorial election nominee
* "End Poverty in California movement"
* Radical socialist - socialism
The front page of this section has a one column heading: "SINCLAIR'S VICTORY SCARES CALIFORIA" with subheads. (see) Coverage on Upton Sinclair winning the De... See More
1928 Pola Negri... Polish actress....
Item #654189
September 08, 1928
THE DAY, New London, Conn., September 8, 1928
* Polish actress Pola Negri
The front page has a one column heading: "Pola Negri Is in Paris Hospital, Thrown by Horse" with photo of Negri. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 16 pages, a few tiny binding holes along the spine, nice condition.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Minor... See More
President Bush supports Israel in United Nations speech...
Item #653775
September 24, 1991
LOS ANGLES TIMES, September 24, 1991
* President Bush speaks before the United Nations
* Has blunt warning for Iraq
* Urges U.N.to Repeal Zionism-Racism Resolution
The front page has two articles related to President Bush's speech before the United Nations, which tells of his warning to Iraq regarding the detained United Nations inspectors, and his urging of the United Nations to repea... See More
Chief Bender & the Chippewas....
Item #653670
September 20, 1920
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, Sept. 20, 1920
* Chief Bender - MLB baseball pitcher
* Chippewas Indians - Native Americans
The sport's section (page 9) has a one column heading: "Bender Is Real Chippewa Indian" (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with 12 pages, light toning at the margins, good condition.... See More
Seabiscuit wins Hendrie Handicap...
Item #653394
September 27, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 27, 1936
* Seabiscuit wins Hendrie Handicap
* Detroit Race Course
* Thoroughbred racehorse racing
Page 8 of the sport's section (inside) has a two column heading: "Seabiscuit Victor by 4 Lengths In Hendrie Handicap at Detroit" with subhead and racing summary. (see) First report coverage on famous racehorse, Seabiscuit, winning the Hendrie Handica... See More
FDR greets Rosh Hashanah in 1938....
Item #653347
September 26, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 26, 1938
* Rosh Hashanah - Jewish New Year begins
* Jews - Judaica - Judaism holiday
* Franklin D. Roosevelt - FDR
The back page has a one column heading: "PRESIDENT GREETS JEWS ON NEW YEAR" with subheads that include: "HOPE VOICED IN SERMONS" and more. (see) The Jews in certain parts of Europe were being persecuted during this time in history.... See More
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