1980 Vernon Jordan assassination attempt...

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.

First game in DiMaggio's remarkable 56 game hitting streak...

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  

Freedom Riders... 1st-hand account... Montgomery, Alabama...

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  

Nazis invade Crete w/ paratroopers.....

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  

Francis 'Two Gun' Crowley captured...

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  

German submarine U-507 attack... Mississippi...

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  

'Bold Venture' the Kentucky Derby winner...

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  

A Nazi newspaper from an English island...

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.



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Gold discovery in Georgia...

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  

Nazis capture Antwerp Belgium in 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  

Grant, Butler, and Sherman...

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  

1934 John Dillinger gang... Flint, Michigan robbery...

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  

Death of John D. Rockefeller.... Lindbergh's have a 3rd son...

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  

Vertigo - opening day Advertisement...

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  

At a reduced price...

Death of Frank Sinatra, from the city where he lived & died...

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  

Bonds beats Babe's mark...

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

Death of famed actress/pin-up girl Rita Hayworth...

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  

Boston Red Sox...

Nomar Garciaparra hits two grand slams on home field...

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  

Airship Italia flies over North Pole...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 25, 1928



* Airship Italia - Umberto Nobile

* North Pole - polar flight



The front page has a one column heading: "NOBILE DROPS CROSS AND FLAGS THE POLE" with subheads. (see)

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 52 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with a high percentage of cotton &... See More  

William B. Parsons death... NYC 1st subway fame...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 10, 1932



 * William B. Parsons death

* American civil engineer

* First subway in New York



Page 21 has a one column heading: "GEN. W. B. PARSONS, ENGINEER, IS DEAD" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of William B. Parsons, American civil engineer who's claim to fame was New York City's very 1st subway. I suspect t... See More  

Musicians Of New York... 1881...

HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, May, 1881. Featured in this issue are interesting prints showing a number of the era's musicians from the New York region, which includes lengthy supporting text. See images for details. Other articles with related prints are found throughout.

Complete in 150+ pages, disbound w/out wrappers. A Reader's Digest-sized issue in nice condition.... See More  

John Dillinger hunted in Chicago ?...

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 5, 1934



* Outlaw John Dillinger now in Chicago ?

* The city where he would be killed

* Post Little Bohemia Lodge shootout

* Best title to be had (rare as such)



The front page has a one column heading: "Dillinger Hunt Takes a Turn on High Seas" Related photo on the back page. (see) When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activiti... See More  

Tunis & Bizerte, Tunisia fall in 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...

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  

Latest news from the Revolutionary War...

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