Vicksburg and Chancellorsville - 1863...
Item #667848
May 15, 1863
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, New York, May 15, 1863
* Vicksburg
* Battle of Chancellorsville- reports and list of casualties
* "Gen. Hunter and the Negro Regiment
The front page has: "THE BATTLE OF CHANCELLORSVILLE", "AVERILL'S LATE CALVARY EXPEDITION", "THE SIEGE OF VICKSBURG", "Grant 18 Miles East of the City", "SHERMAN'S CORPS AT GRAN... See More
Lou Gehrig... 3 home runs in a row...
Item #667745
May 05, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, May 5, 1929
* Lou Gehrig - New York Yankees
* 3 home runs in a row
This sport's section only has one column headings on the front page that include: "3 HOMERS BY GEHRIG HELP YANKS WIN, 11-9" "Gets Trio of Circuit Drives for 2d Time in Career in Victory Over White Sox" "Ruth Connects With No. 3" and more with box... See More
re. Women's equal rights amendment...
Item #667707
May 28, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 2 only, May 28, 1933
* Maud Younger - suffragist - feminist
* Senate meeting re. Women's equal rights
The front page of this section has a one column heading: "WOMEN DISAGREE ON 'EQUAL RIGHTS'" with subheads. (see)
Complete section 2 only with all 16 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More
Nice Masonic content...
Item #667598
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, May, 1793* Masonic - Freemasons
Among the articles is a description of a new bridge over the Merrimack River (plate is lacking). Other articles include: "Description of Cracow, in Poland" "Masonick - Social Influence of Free Masonry" & much more.
Near the back is: "Domestick Occurrences" with the latest news including su... See More
Map of Veracruz & the castle of San Juan...
Item #667390
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1740 The prime feature of this issue is the nice foldout map of Vera Cruz, Castle of San Juan, Port of New Spain titled: "A Plan of the City and Harbour of La Vera Cruz and the Castle of San Juan De Ulua, being the Key of Traffick and the Principal Port of New Spain", folding out to measure 6 1/4 by 7 1/2 inches, with hand-tinted highlight... See More
Gangster Waxey Gordon arrested...
Item #667276
May 22, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 22, 1933
* Waxey Gordon arrested on tax evasion charges
* Prohibition era gangster - bootlegging - gambling
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "'WAXEY' GORDON IS SEIZED IN HIDING WITH AIDES" with subheads. (see) Lengthy text continues inside. First report coverage on the arrest of American gangster, Waxey Gordon, for tax evasion. A... See More
Death Of John Jay... Pirates hanged, and slave ships captured...
Item #667250
May 30, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 30, 1829
* John Jay death
* Pirates & slave ships
Pages 1 and 2 have an article concerning the death of John Jay with a biography of his life & accomplishments.
John Jay was an American diplomat, patriot, one of the founding fathers of the United States, signer of the Treaty of Paris of 1783, second governor of New York, and the first Chie... See More
1867 famine in South Carolina...
Item #667102
May 04, 1867
THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 4, 1867
* Famine & despair in South Carolina
* Post Civil War reconstruction era
Page 5 has a report headed: "Suffering In South Carolina" "Famine Among The People" and more with several letters for various regions of the State. Text takes up over 2 full columns.
Other news and advertisements of the day during the reconstruction era shortly... See More
1867 Jefferson Davis released on bail ...
Item #667100
May 14, 1867
THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 14, 1867
* Jefferson Davis approved for bail
* President of the Confederate States
* Post Civil War reconstruction era
Page 3 has a lengthy report headed: "JEFFERSON DAVIS" "The State Prisoner Before the Circuit Court at Richmond" "The Court Fixes His Bail at $100,000" and more. (see) Text takes up about 3 1/2 columns.
Other news and ... See More
1867 Roxbury annexed to Boston vote...
Item #667098
May 30, 1867
THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 30, 1867
* Neighborhood of Roxbury
* Annexation to city of Boston
Page 7 has a brief report headed: "Annexation Of Roxbury To Boston" (see)
Other news and advertisements of the day during the reconstruction era shortly after the American Civil War. Complete with 12 pages, minor spine wear, nice condition.... See More
Space monkeys Able and Miss Baker...
Item #665826
May 29, 1959
PRATT DAILY TRIBUNE, May 29, 1959
* Space monkeys Able & Miss Baker
* 1st living beings returned from space alive
The top of the back page has a one column heading: "Monkeys Fly To Capital For 'Talks'" (see)
Complete with all 8 pages, a few small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.
Nazis invade Crete.....
Item #665645
May 22, 1941
LOS ANGELES EXAMINER, May 22, 1941
* Nazis invade Crete Greece
* World War II - WWII gliders - paratroopers
The front page has a terrific banner headline: "BRITISH FLEET CRIPPLED AS CRETE BATTLE RAGES" with subhead. (see) Great for display. Related photo on page 2.
First section only with 14 pages, a little margin wear, generally good.... See More
1980 Vernon Jordan assassination attempt...
Item #665187
May 29, 1980
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 29, 1980
* Vernon Jordon assassination attempt
* Civil Rights movement activist
The front page has a n ice banner headline: "Jordan Shot From Ambush" with subhead and photo.
Complete 1st section only with all 32 pages, nice condition.
Mahatma Gandhi arrested...
Item #664777
May 05, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 5, 1930
* Gandhi arrested - The Mahatma
* Nashua NH New Hampshire fire
The front page has a two column headline: "GANDHI SEIZED BY BRITISH FOR INDEFINITE DETENTION; TROOPS POSTED FOR CRISIS" with subheads. (see)
Also one column headlines that include: "FIRE SWEEPS NASHUA; OVER 1,000 HOMELESS" and more. Coverage on the great fires... See More
First game in DiMaggio's remarkable 56 game hitting streak...
Item #664679
May 16, 1941
NEW YORK TIMES, May 16, 1941
* Joe DiMaggio - New York Yankees baseball
* All time MLB game hitting streak record begins
The sports page has a logically inconspicuous report, under the heading: "Yankees Bow to White Sox For Fifth Straight Setback...", noting: "...In sharp contrast to the White Sox batters, the New Yorkers kicked away every chance they had except one, wh... See More
A Nazi newspaper from an English island...
Item #664395
May 10, 1941
THE STAR, Guernsey, Channel Islands, May 10, 1941
* Rare German occupation title
* World War II - WWII
Among the front page reports are: "Rommel, The Gallant Swabian Commander of the German Troops In Africa" "German Submarine Commander Sinks 4 Enemy Merchant Ships..." "Bomb Hits of All Calibres on Industrial Works in England" "The Bombardment o... See More
Freedom Riders... 1st-hand account... Montgomery, Alabama...
Item #663834
May 23, 1961
THE FREE PRESS, Michigan, May 23, 1961
* Freedom Riders
* Civil rights activists
* Montgomery, Alabama
The front page has a two-column, 3-line heading: "What It's Like To Be Part of Freedom Ride", which continues on page 5 with considerable detail. Another article on the front page has: "FBI Makes 1st Arrests In Alabama", with more on page nine. Not photoed is a rel... See More
Jewish State... Bob Feller's no-hitter.....
Item #663827
May 01, 1946
NEW YORK TIMES, May 1, 1946
* Bob Feller no-hitter at Yankee Stadium
* Cleveland Indians - MLB baseball
* Jewish Statehood sought
The front page has a three column headline: "JOINT PALESTINE BODY BARS A JEWISH STATE, BUT URGES ENTRY OF 100,000 REFUGEES" with subheads.
Page 34 has one column heads which include: "FELLER TOPS YANKS WITH NO-HITTER, 1-0" "Six Re... See More
Nazis invade Crete w/ paratroopers.....
Item #663692
May 21, 1941
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, May 21, 1941
* Nazis invade Crete Greece (1st report)
* World War II - WWII gliders - paratroopers
The front page has a nice headline in bold lettering: "A NEW CRETE GLIDER BLITZ" with subheads, related illustration and small map. (see) First report coverage on the Battle of Crete.
Complete with all 28 pages, light toning at the margins, small library st... See More
Hitler wanted alive for $1,000,000 in 1940....
Item #663046
May 01, 1940
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, May 1, 1940
* Adolph Hitler wanted alive for $1,000,000
* Samuel Harden Church - Carnegie Institute
* World War II - WWI
This issue has a interesting report with a nice front page headline: "$1,000,000 for Hitler Alive!" with subheads. (see) Carnegie Institute's president, Samuel Harden Church, along with 50 other prominent citizens of Pittsburgh had... See More
Francis 'Two Gun' Crowley captured...
Item #663010
May 08, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 8, 1931
* Francis 'Two Gun' Crowley captured
* American murderer and career criminal
* New York City Police Department shootout
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "POLICE SLAYER CAPTURED IN GUN AND TEAR GAS SIEGE; 10,000 WATCH IN W. 90TH ST." with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues on page 3 with three related photos.... See More
A lunatic critical of Edwin Booth...
Item #662998
May 11, 1879
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, May 11, 1879
* Actor Edwin Booth & Mark Gray
* Attempted assassination
Page 9 has one column heads including: "Mark Gray's Madness" "The Poor Fellow Doomed to a Lunatic Asylum" "His Earnest Criticisms of Edwin Booth's Acting" "The Great Tragedian Amused by a Mimic Rehearsal" with more.
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German submarine U-507 attack... Mississippi...
Item #662844
May 16, 1942
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, May 16, 1942
* German submarine U-507
* Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine
* Mouth of Mississippi River attack
The front page has a two column heading: "U-Boat Warfare: U. S. Ship Is Torpedoed at Mouth of The Mississippi; 27 Killed" (see)
Complete with all 22 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small address label on... See More
Mickey Mantle's 500th home run...
Item #662773
May 15, 1967
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, Massachusetts, May 15, 1967
* Mickey Mantle's 500th home run
* New York Yankees - Yanks
Page 5 has a small and discrete report under: "Weekend Summary" which begins with: "Mickey Mantle hit his 500th home run...."
Six pages, a few binding holes along the spine, otherwise nice.... See More
'Bold Venture' the Kentucky Derby winner...
Item #662703
May 03, 1936
THE NEWS & OBSERVER, Raleigh, North Carolina, May 3, 1936
* Bold Venture wins Kentucky Derby
* Thoroughbred race horse racing
The sports page has a banner headline: "Bold Venture Defeats Favored Brevity by Head to Win Derby" with a photo of the Kentucky Derby winning horse and jockey. A related report as well.
The complete issue, nice condition.... See More
1935 George Weyerhaeuser kidnapping....
Item #662684
May 27, 1935
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 27, 1935
* George Weyerhaeuser kidnapping
* Tacoma, Washington ransom
The front page has a nice banner headline announcing: "RANSOM READY TO FREE BOY" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Seven related photos are on the back page. Coverage on the kidnapping of George Weyerhaeuser, son of wealthy lumberman J.P. Weyerhaeuser in Tacoma, Washington. Nice f... See More
A Nazi newspaper from an English island...
Item #662513
May 19, 1943
EVENING PRESS, Guernsey, Channel Islands, May 19, 1943 Among the front page reports are: "Britain's Right to Rule World Sacrificed to the Jews" "U-Boats Attack Meat Convoy in North Atlantic" "U.S. Covets Canada" and much more.
Four pages, great condition.
This newspaper was published on this island in the English Channel and was occupied by the Germans during ... See More
Joselito gored... Bullfighter killed....
Item #662468
May 18, 1920
THE ATLANTA CONSITUTION, May 18, 1920
* Jose Gomez Ortega (Joselito)
* Spanish matador death
* Bullfighting - Gored
The front page has a one column heading: "Killed By Bull After He Killed Over 1,400 Bulls" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the goring and death of famous Spanish matador Jose Gomez Ortega, commonly known as Joselito.
Complete with 16 pages, light tonin... See More
Seattle Slew wins 1977 Preakness Stakes...
Item #662429
May 22, 1977
THE NEWS AND OBSERVER, section II (sports) only, May 22, 1977
* Seattle Slew wins Preakness Stakes
* Thoroughbred race horse racing
The front page of this section has two column headline: "Seattle Slew Does It Again" with photo. (see) First report coverage on Seattle Slew winning the Preakness Stakes, the second race in his triple crown feat. He remains the only horse... See More
Whirlaway wins 1941 Preakness Stakes...
Item #662412
May 11, 1941
SPORTING GREEN section only of the San Francisco Chronicle, section 2 (sports) only, May 11, 1941
* Whirlaway - horse racing
* Preakness Stakes win (2nd of 3 wins)
* Triple crown winner
The front page of this section has 3 related photos with heading: "Whirlaway In The Preakness" (see) The top of page 2 has a four column headline: "Whirlaway Adds Preakness Victory To Derby T... See More
Gold discovery in Georgia...
Item #662327
May 19, 1830
HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE, Northampton, Massachusetts, May 19, 1830
* Gold in the Southeast
Page 3 has: "Gold Digging In Georgia" which notes in part: "...the average profit of each hand, is a dollar a day & there are about a thousand persons constantly digging...".
Four pages, very light damp staining, good condition.... See More
USS Squalus disaster and rescue...
Item #662312
May 25, 1939
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, May 25, 1939
* USS Squalus (Sailfish) submarine disaster
* Diving bell rescue (1st report)
The front page has a nice seven column headline: "33 RESCUED FROM SUB" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the famous diving bell rescue of the USS Squalus (Sailfish).
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 26 pages, light toning at t... See More
Nazis capture Antwerp Belgium in 1940...
Item #662305
May 19, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 19, 1940
* Nazis capture Antwerp Belgium
* World War II era original
The front page has a banner headline: "FRENCH CHECK DRIVE, GERMANS SWING TO WEST TOWARD THE CHANNEL PORTS; CAPTURE ANTWERP" with subheads and related map.
Complete with all 46 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.... See More
1939 Jewish Palestine Pavilion dedication....
Item #662233
May 29, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 29, 1939
* Jewish Palestine Pavilion dedication
* Headed by Albert Einstein - Jews
* New York World's Fair w/ photo
The top of page 7 has a seven column headline: "Spotlight at Fair Swings to Dedication of the Palestine Pavilion" with subheads and related photo (see) First report coverage on the dedication of the Jewish Palestine Pavilion at the ... See More
Grant, Butler, and Sherman...
Item #662180
May 31, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, May 31, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "BUTLER" "GRANT!" "SHERMAN!" "The Entire Grand Army in Motion En Route for Richmond" "Engagement Between McPherson's Corps & the Rebels" "The Rebels Defeated & Driven Back" "General Lee's Daughter Goes to Join Her Father in Ric... See More
1st transatlantic flight take-off by a navy seaplane...
Item #662141
May 09, 1919
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, May 9, 1919
* 1st transatlantic flight take-off by a navy seaplane
* NC-4
This 32 page newspaper has a three line banner headline on the front page: "TWO TRANSOCEAN FLIERS REACH HALIFAX; FLEW FROM ROCKAWAY AIR STATION IN 9 HOURS; THE NC-4 REPORTS TROUBLE AND IS MISSING" with many subheads. More inside with related photos.
Light toning and a littl... See More
1934 John Dillinger gang... Flint, Michigan robbery...
Item #661870
May 18, 1934
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, May 18, 1934
* John Dillinger gang
* Flint Michigan MI bank robbery
* Early, same day 1st report
The front page has a one column heading: "MICH. BANK HELD UP BY 3 BANDITS" See image for brief text here. An early, same day report here, probably the reason for the brief article here.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Comp... See More
Bobby Jones wins at Sunningdale Golf Club...
Item #661644
May 20, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 20, 1930
* Amateur golfer Bobby Jones
* Sunningdale Golf Club, Berkshire
* Golf Illustrated Gold Vase
The front page of section 2 (sports) has a n ice banner headline: "BOBBY JONES' RECORD 68 WINS GOLF CUP" with subheads. Nice for display. First report coverage on Bobby Jones winning at Sunningdale Golf Club in Berkshire, England.
Other news, sport... See More
Death of John D. Rockefeller.... Lindbergh's have a 3rd son...
Item #661578
May 24, 1937
OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, May 24, 1937 The entire back page is taken up with 9 photos concerning the death of John D. Rockefeller, Sr. with A banner headline: "Where John D. Rockefeller Died in Sleep---97nd Birthday Portrait".
Also a ftpg. banner headline: "Third Son Is Born to Lindberghs in England" with a photo of: "Mrs. Charles A. Lindbergh".
Twenty pages, ... See More
The California bandit is finally captured...
Item #661005
May 15, 1874
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 15, 1874
* Tiburcio Vasquez - the Californio bandido
* Los Angeles area outlaw
The front page has a report of the capture of the infamous bandit Tiburcio Vasquez. Vasquez was a Mexican bandit who was active in California from as early as 1857 until his capture. The Vasquez Rocks, the steep, sloped rocks about 40 miles north of Los Angeles, were one of his many ... See More
Vertigo - opening day Advertisement...
Item #661002
May 28, 1972
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 28, 1958
* Opening day of original "Vertigo" movie ad
* Alfred Hitchcock best film ?
* James Stewart - Kim Novak
This newspaper has a significant & historic advertisement for the movie "Vertigo" on page 35. This advertisement is on the opening day the movie made it's premiere making it a great addition for any mov... See More
Lawrin Wins Kentucky Derby...
Item #660954
May 08, 1938
THE DETROIT NEWS, sport's section only, May 8, 1938
* Lawrin wins Kentucky Derby
* American Thoroughbred racehorse
The front page of this section has a banner headline: "Lawrin Wins With Dauber Second, Can't Wait Third" with subheads and two photos. Nice for display. Two more photos on the following pages.
Other sporting news of the day. Complete sport's section only ... See More
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Death of Frank Sinatra, from the city where he lived & died...
Item #660899
May 16, 1998
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 16, 1998 (1st Section) The top center of the front page has a section featuring a color photo of Frank Sinatra with a 3 column head: "A Legend's Voice Is Silent", plus a photo of him from 1955. The report carries over to pages 14, 15 & 18 with considerable reporting on his life & career, and another 14 photos, most in color.
Great to have this report i... See More
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar last regular-season game...
Item #660765
May 01, 1989
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, May 1, 1989
* Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
* Los Angeles Lakers
* Augusta, Georgia
This tabloid-size newspaper is a complete issue in very nice, clean condition. See images for details.
Bonds beats Babe's mark...
Item #660763
May 29, 2006
DAILY NEWS, New York, May 29, 2006
* Barry Bonds
* 715th HR
* San Francisco Giants
This tabloid-size newspaper is a complete issue in very nice, clean condition. See images for details
Nazis capture Antwerp, Belgium...
Item #660731
May 18, 1940
NEW YORK WSORTLD-TELEGRAM, May 18, 1940
* Nazis capture Antwerp, Belgium
* World War II era original
The front page has a nice banner headline: ANTWERP FALLS TO GERMANS; Report Government Flees Belgium" with subheads.
Complete with all 34 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding holes along the spine, generally very nice. ... See More
Death of famed actress/pin-up girl Rita Hayworth...
Item #660432
May 16, 1987
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 16, 1987
* Rita Hayworth death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie - film actress
* World War II era pin-up girl
* Best title to be had?
The top of the front page features 3 photos of classic film star/World War II pin-up girl Rita Hayworth, beneath which is a one column heading; "Rita Hayworth, 'Love Goddess' of '40's, Dies". The article ... See More
Marconi visits Villa Griffone...
Item #660344
May 07, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 7, 1934
* Guglielmo Marconi
* Wireless telegraph
* Villa Griffone
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "Marconi Revisits Scene Of His Wireless Invention" (see) First report coverage on Guglielmo Marconi's visit to Villa Griffone for the 1st time in 30 years.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 36 pages, light t... See More
Boston Red Sox...
Nomar Garciaparra hits two grand slams on home field...
Item #660240
May 11, 1999
THE BOSTON GLOBE, Boston, Massachusetts, May 11, 1999
* Nomar Garciaparra's 2-grand slam performance
* Only occurrence of the feat on one's home field
The top of the front page has: "Garciaparra clouts two grand slams, 2-run homer in 12-4 rout of Mariners", which announces only the occurrence in MLB modern history that a ballplayer hit two grand slams in the same game on t... See More
Silver Jubilee celebration for King George V....
Item #660171
May 07, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 7, 1935
* Silver Jubilee celebration in United Kingdom
* King George V and Queen Mary of Teck
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "BRITAIN ACCLAIMS RULER IN PAGEANT UNSURPASSED IN HISTORY OF THE EMPIRE" with subheads. (see) Much more on the following pages with 2 related photos. Loads of text. Always nice to have notable events in history r... See More
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