1st WWII draft lottery in 1940....
Item #660348
October 17, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, October 17, 1940
* 1st lottery for U.S. WWII draftees
* World War II draft begins (1st report)
The top of the front page has a four column heading: "MILLIONS REGISTER IN CITY AND NATION; DRAFT ROLL COMPLETED WITHOUT HITCH; FIGURE HERE IS ESTIMATED AT 991,000" with many subheads. (see) Much more on pages 13 & 14 with related photos. Nice to have in... 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
Heninrich Himmler gains more power in 1943...
Item #660057
August 25, 1943
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Aug. 25, 1943
* Heinrich Himmler
* Nazi Germany
* World War II
The front page has a two column heading: "Himmler, Gestapo Chief, Gets Wider Powers in Nazi Regime Shakeup" with subhead. (see)
Complete with all 16 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margin, generally nice.
1940 Battle of Salla, Lapland, Finland... Winter War...
Item #659705
January 08, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 8, 1940
* Battle of Salla - Finland vs. Soviet Union
* Winter War - Finnish Lapland - WWII
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "SOVIET SKI ATTACK SMASHED BY FINNS IN FIGHT FOR SALLA" with subheads. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete with all 32 pages, this is the "rag edit... See More
Allies capture Le Mans, France in 1944....
Item #659345
August 10, 1944
THE BOSTON POST, August 10, 1944
* Post D-Day France being occupied by U.S. Army
* World War II German defense falling apart
* Le Mans & more towns France falls to the allies
The front page has a four column headline: "BIG U. S. SWEEP NEARING PARIS" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much more on World War II. Complete in 14 pages, a f... See More
Battle of Stalingrad ends with Nazis defeated...
Item #659341
February 03, 1943
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, February 3, 1943
* Battle of Stalingrad ending
* Nazis 1st major loss in WWII
* One of the bloodiest battles in history
The top of page 4 has a one column heading: "RUSSIANS FINISH 'LIQUIDATION' OF 330,000 GERMANS" with subhead and related map. (see) First report coverage on the end of the Battle of Stalingrad which was considered the 1st major loss... See More
1938 Karl Kautsky death... Marxism...
Item #659135
October 18, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 18, 1938
* Karl Kautsky death (1st report)
* Marxist theoretician - philosopher
The top of page 25 has a one column heading: "KARL KAUTSKY, 84, MARXIST, IS DEAD" 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 ... See More
U.S. Army captures Cologne, Germany in 1945....
Item #658780
March 07, 1945
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 7, 1945
* Capture of Cologne, Germany
* First United States Army
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a great banner headline: "WIN COLOGNE; CITY OF RUINS" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Related photo on the back page. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete with all 32 pages, ligh... See More
Tunis & Bizerte, Tunisia fall in 1943...
Item #658759
May 08, 1943
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 8, 1943
* Tunis & Bizerte, Tunisia captured
* World War II - WWII
* 5th Panzer Army (Germany) defeated
The front page has a great banner headline: "BIZERTE AND TUNIS TAKEN" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete with all 36 page... See More
Rudolph Hess parachute mystery in 1941...
Item #658718
May 13, 1941
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 13, 1941.
* Rudolph Hess Scotland parachute jump mystery
* Adolph Hitler's right hand man
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a banner headline in bold lettering: "HESS SKIPS; IN BRITAIN" with subheads. related photos on the back page. (see)
Complete with 34 pages, this issue has some front page tape mends which affects the appearance of the ... See More
Mickey Rooney & Ava Gardner marry....
Item #658693
January 11, 1941
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, Jan. 11, 1942
* Actor Mickey Rooney
* Actress Ava Gardner
* Marries - Wedding - Weds
The front page has a one column heading: "Mickey Rooney Slips Away and Weds Actress" with small photo. (see)
World War II News of the day. Complete 1st section only with 18 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding holes an... See More
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
Latest news from the Revolutionary War...
Item #658578
May 15, 1781
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, May 15, 1781
* Rare American Revolutionary War publication
The front page has a brief item: "The American spy, mentioned a few days since, is taken at Harwich and will be examined before the Privy-Council. Many papers were found upon his person, touching a treasonable correspondence."
The front page also has some ... See More
1941 Lend-Lease program signed into law...
Item #658438
March 12, 1941
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 12, 1941
* Lend-Lease program signed into law
* President Franklin D. Roosevelt - FDR
* World War II military aid abroad
The front page has a nice banner headline: "LIST NAVY SHIPS FOR BRITAIN" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. First report coverage on FDR signing the Lend-Lease program which gave military aid any country which would be helpful t... See More
1945 Prince Fumimaro Konoe suicide...
Item #658340
December 16, 1945
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, December 16, 1945
* Fumimaro Konoe suicide death
* Post World War II - eludes arrest
The front page has a nice banner headline: "PRINCE KONOYE ENDS LIFE" with subhead and small photo. Nice for display. First report coverage on the suicide of the Prime Minister of Japan and founder/leader of the Taisei Yokusankai.
Complete issue, light toning at the margins... See More
"the North Strand Bombing" 1941 Dublin...
Item #658242
May 31, 1941
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 31, 1941
* The North Strand Bombing (1st report)
* Neutral Dublin, Ireland German attack
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a great banner headline: "BOMBS HIT DUBLIN; 30 KILLED" with subhead. (see) Nice for display. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete with 22 pages, light toning at t... See More
Nazis invade Crete in 1941...
Item #658238
May 23, 1941
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 23, 1941
* Battle of Crete
* Germans invade Greece
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a great banner headline: "'DEATH BATTLE' GRIPS CRETE" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Related war map is on the back page. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete with all 42 pa... See More
A "seditious" paper arouses anger in New York... Ancient Temple at Winterborn Abbey...
Item #657796
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1768 Among the items in this issue are: "Ancient Temple at Winterborn Abbey" which includes an illustration; "On the Different Positions of the Great Occipital Aperture in man and Diverse Animals"; and much more. Near the back is the "Historical Chronicle" which has the latest news reports of the day & which inclu... See More
Map of road from London to Berwick & York... Indians visit London...
Item #657760
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1766 Articles within this issue include: "...Act for Opening & establishing certain ports in the Islands of Jamaica and Dominica for the more free importation and exportation..." "On the Doctrine of Original Sin" 'An Improvement in Common Watches" which includes a print of the gears and workings of a watch (see), and mo... See More
Washington at Morristown... Action in the South...
Item #657753
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1780 The first article has "Summary of Proceedings in the Present Parliament" which includes discussion of the situation in America.Near the back the "Historical Chronicle" has several items from America concerning the Revolutionary War, including a letter from New York which has: "...since Gen. Clinton's departure fr... See More
Washington and Cornwallis in Virginia...
Item #657751
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE London, July, 1781 The "Historical Chronicle" begins with: "Plan for Putting an End to the American War & for Laying the Foundation of a Permanent Peace with the Thirteen Colonies". Another report has some good talk on military affairs in America including: "...Lord Cornwallis has entered Virginia; that a reinforcement has entered Chesape... See More
Early submarine thoughts...
Item #657747
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, December, 1747 A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907.
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World War I themed illustration by Fortunino Matania...
Item #657738
August 26, 1915
LESLIE'S WEEKLY, New York, August 26, 1915 The front page of this issue has a WWI-themed, color illustration: "Nosing Shells," by the Italian artist Fortunino Matania. The inside of the issue includes "A Day With French Soldiers at the Front"; "Our Greatest Exposition at a Glance Triumphs of the Builder's Art"; "Pictorial Digest of the World&#... See More
"Cut and Thrust," by Fortunino Matania...
Item #657736
August 19, 1915
Leslie's Weekly, from New York City, dated August 19, 1915.
The front page of this issue is a dramatic, WWI-themed, color illustration: "Cut and Thrust," by the Italian artist Fortunino Matania. This issue also includes "'War and Its Results Shown in Photographs"; "Foreign San Francisco"; "British Women Demand part in War"; "Pictorial Digest ... See More
Item #657735
February 11, 1915
Leslie's Weekly, from New York City, dated February 11, 1915.
The front page of this issue is an illustration entitled "Truce of the Storm King," it being a WWI-themed color illustration by George D. Dannenberg. Also included are: "Scenes from the Great War Pictured by Special Artists"; "French and Germans on Two Battle Lines"; "Pictorial Digest of the Wor... See More
1937 General Erich Ludendorff death...
Item #657635
December 20, 1937
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Dec. 20, 1937
* Erich Ludendorff death (1st report)
* German World War I - WWI general
* Battle of Liege & Tannenberg fame
The front page has a great banner headline: "GEN. VON LUDENDORFF IS DEAD" with subheads. Nice for display. First report coverage continues on page 3 with small photo of Ludendorff. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history... See More
Dime builds battleship fund... Marjorie Sterett...
Item #657488
February 04, 1916
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, February 4, 1916 Front page carries an article entitled "Little Girl's Dime May Build A Warship to Guard America" with subtitle "Child, Tired of Funds for Foreigners, Starts One for Own Nation". This is about Marjorie Sterett who started the Marjorie Sterett Battleship Fund Award from her desire to help build the battleships for World War I. Her hand... See More
Coal mine fires...
Item #657332
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1747 (does not include the map of Maastricht, The Netherlands - and priced as such)
Nearly five pages are taken up with a list of recently elected members to Parliament. A full page is taken up with "A Letter on the Late Rebellion", referring to the Jacobite Rebellion (see for portions).
Two pages are taken up with a: "List of Ships
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Nearly five pages are taken up with a list of recently elected members to Parliament. A full page is taken up with "A Letter on the Late Rebellion", referring to the Jacobite Rebellion (see for portions).
Two pages are taken up with a: "List of Ships
Census report from New Jersey...
Item #657330
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1749 Nearly a full page is taken up with charts showing the population of New Jersey in 1738 and 1745. Included among the columns are those labeled: "Male Slaves" "Female Slaves" and "Total of Slaves" (see). There is also a chart of those: "Buried in the several Burying Grounds of Philadelphia", column
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MacArthur: "I shall return"...
Item #657061
March 21, 1942
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 21, 1942
* General Douglas MacArthur
* "I Shall Return" quote as 1st reported
* World War II Philippines
One of the front page headlines reads: "Australia Gives MacArthur Wild Welcome" after his departure from the Philippines, with the first column head: "General Vows To Do His Best; Throng Cheers"
The report is from an inte... See More
Internment of the Aliens...
Item #656909
December 19, 1941
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 19, 1941 Page 52 carries a report "Aliens to Be Held in Southwest" as well as an additional article "100 Aliens on Coast Sent to Montana" with subheads "Those Held as 'Dangerous' Go From San Francisco Area to Camp at Missoula", "One a Magnesium Expert", "Detention of Hansgirg May Shut Down Los Altos Plant - Ols... See More
Nice account of the Battle of the Wabash...
Item #656790
February 01, 1792
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1792 Among the articles are: "Hardy's Translation of the Epistle to the Hebrews" "Publications Relative to the Relief of Roman Catholicks" "Insurrection of the Negroes in St. Domingo" which takes nearly 4 pages; "Probable Consequences of the Revolution in France" "Proceedings of the National As... See More
Hideki Tojo execution... hanging....
Item #656778
December 24, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 24, 1948
* Hideki Tojo hanged (1st report)
* World War II Japanese criminals
Page 2 has one column headings that include: "TOJO CRIED 'BANZAI' AWAITING GALLOWS" "He and 3 Others Gave Triple Hail for Emperor and Japan...." (see) First report coverage on the execution of top Japanese officials including Hideki Tojo. Always nice to ... See More
Albert Einstein gets 1st Visa in 1932...
Item #656702
December 06, 1932
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, December 6, 1932
* Albert Einstein gets 1st Visa... Coming to America
* Escaping the Nazis - Pre-World War II
The front page has a one column heading: "EINSTEIN TO GET U. S. VISA; BOLTS CONSUL'S QUIZ" with subhead. (see) Small photo of Einstein is on the back page. First report coverage on Albert Einstein receiving his 1st Visa to come to America i... See More
T. E. Lawrence in Afghanistan ?....
Item #656109
January 05, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, January 5, 1929
* T. E. Lawrence helping Afghan rebels ?
* World War I - Arab Revolt & more fame
Page 11 has a brief article with heading: "Afghans Accuse Col. Lawrence, British Hero" Nice photo of "Lawrence of Arabia" on the back page. (see)
Complete with all 36 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on very high quality newsprint... 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.
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Great foldout map of "West Florida" from Pensacola to New Orleans...
Item #655983
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1772* Nice map of "West Florida"
* Pensacola, Florida, to New Orleans, Louisiana
* Plate of a rare bird from the Hudson Bay
Certainly the most notable item in this issue is the very nice foldout map titled: "A Map of Part of WEST FLORIDA" from Pensacola to the Mouth of Iberville River, with a View to shew the Proper Spot ... See More
Waiting to deal a death blow...
Item #655884
May 13, 1918
THE COURIER-JOURNAL Louisville, Kentucky, May 13, 1918 Ftpg. banner headline on World War I: "Sure of Power, Allies Not To Use U.S. Army Till It Is Complete Force" with subheads: "Would Wait To Deal Hun Death Blow" "French Make Another Gain In Flanders" and more.
Twelve pages, a bit irregular at the spine, nice condition.
Slaughter in World War I...
Item #655883
May 01, 1918
THE COURIER-JOURNAL Louisville, Kentucky, May 1, 1918 Ftpg. banner headline on World War I: "STOP ENEMY BY SLAUGHTER" with subheads: "Heavy Thrust By Teutons A Huge Failure" "Allies, In Brilliant Counter, Win Ground On Which Foe Gained Footing" "Half Million Men Lost By Huns In Drive" and more.
Twelve pages, nice condition.
"No Vengeance' to be inflicted on Germany... Post WWI activity...
Item #655838
November 14, 1918
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, November 14, 1918
* Prime Minister Lloyd George declares 'No Vengeance' against Germany
* WWI related cartoon on the front page
Page one has the full-banner, 3-line heading: "Lloyd George Declares for Just Peace; Wilson to Aid If Germans Keep Order; Bolshevism Spreads to Neutral States," with multiple related subheads. See images for details.
Other news ... See More
WWI about to end - terms given...
Item #655835
November 09, 1918
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, November 9, 1918
* Terms are given to end WWI
* WWI related cartoon on the front page
Page one has the full-banner, 3-line heading: "Kaiser and Reichstag Get Foch's Terms; Republic in Bavaria as Revolt Spreads; Wilhelm refuses to Quit His Throne," with multiple related subheads. Includes a great front-page cartoon related to the war. See images for details.
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North Germany forms new Republic... Post WWI activity...
Item #655833
November 25, 1918
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, November 25, 1918
* North Germany forms new Republic
* Great Post WWI coverage
Page one has the 6-column, 3-line heading: "North Germany Forms New Republic; 28 More U-Boats Are Surrendered; Americans Enter Rhenish Prussia," with multiple related subheads. See images for details.
Other news of the day along with period advertising is found throughout.
Note: Alth... See More
Post WWI activity... More German warships surrender...
Item #655832
November 22, 1918
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, November 22, 1918
* German War Ships Surrender
* WWI related cartoon on the front page
Page one has the 5-column, 3-line heading: "90 German Warships Surrender; One Strikes Mine and Goes Down; 'Wilson Peace' Assailed in Senate," with multiple related subheads. The front page also has a large WWI related cartoon. See images for details.
Other news of the ... 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
Beginning of World War I in Europe...
Item #655545
November 04, 1915
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 4, 1915 The front cover has a very nice, color print of naval action captioned: "In The Fighting Top". Inside has some photos regarding World War I including: "Where the Great War Began" being a photo of: "Sarajevo, the City Where the Archduke Francis Ferdinand was Assassinated".
Complete in 24 pages with the colo... See More
Military career of Henry Dearborn... Early on wine...
Item #654814
May 16, 1812
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 16, 1812 Inside has nearly 2 pages taken up with a quite detailed biography of the military history of: "Major-General Henry Dearborn, Commander-in-Chief of the Northern Army" with a great on his career in the Revolutionary War. Also: "Cultivation of the Vine" takes over half a page concerning vineyards.
Sixteen pages, 6 by 9 3/1/4 4 i... See More
Nazi general attempt an escape to Japan...
Item #654583
May 17, 1945
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, May 17, 1945 The front page has an interesting, bold headline: "SEIZE U-BOAT TAKING KEY NAZIS TO JAPAN" with a subhead: "Luftwaffe Chiefs Captured at Sea". This was just 10 days after the surrender of Germany, and less than 3 months before Japan would surrender to end World War II. The related article mentions in part: "A 1,600 ton Nazi ... See More
William Patrick Hitler... Adolph's kin...
Item #653786
March 31, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 31, 1939
* William Patrick Hitler in America
* Adolph's nephew interview
Page 2 has a two column heading: "Kin of Hitler, Here, Are Cool to Fuehrer; Nephew Calls the Chancellor 'a Menace'" with photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 44 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
wikipedia notes: William... 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
Persecution of Jews begin in Czechoslovakia in 1939....
Item #653773
March 19, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 19, 1939
* Persecution of Jews begin - Jewish - Judaica
* Total occupation of Czechoslovakia by Germany
* Pre-World War II Europe in chaos - disharmony
The top of page 39 has a one column heading: "NAZIS BAR VIOLENCE ON THE CZECH JEWS" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the persecution of Jews beginning in recently occupied Czechoslovakia by Adolph Hitler... See More
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