Nice reporting on the "national game"...

NEW YORK HERALD, July 24, 1876 



* Early baseball games w/ box scores



Page 10 has three-quarters of a column taken up with baseball reports, & nice that it is headed: "The National Game". There are reports on five games, with box scores for each. Then there are: "Base Ball Notes".

Twelve pages, very nice condition.

First appearance of a Walt Whitman poem...

NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 27, 1888 



* Walt Whitman's "Mannahatta" poem - 1st appearance



Near the bottom of page 6 is the printing of a short poem: "Mannahatta" by Walt Whitman as noted at its conclusion. This was the very first printing of this Whitman poem as verified by the Walt Whitman Archive, and is very significant as such.

Ten pages, partially loose at the sp... See More  

Front page map from World War I...

THE MORNING STAR, Wilmington, North Carolina, April 4, 1918  The ftpg. features a map headed: "How The Allies Dented Salient Formed by German Drive" with articles headed: "Germans Bringing Up Much Artillery To Face Americans" and "Great Battles May Soon Begin On The Front In Picardy" among others.

Ten pages, partially loose at the spine, toned, good condition.... See More  

"The Queen's Messenger" 1st televison drama...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 12, 1928



* 1st ever television drama broadcast

* "The Queen Messenger"

* Schenectady, New York "WRGB"



The top of the front page has a one column heading: "PLAY IS BROADCAST BY VOICE AND ACTING IN RADIO-TELEVISION" with subheads. (see) Article continues inside with related photo. (see)

Complete in 56 pages, light toning and minor ... See More  

John Sackville Labatt kidnapping...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 17, 1934



* John Sackville Labatt kidnapping

* Labatt brwing company president

* London, Ontario, Canada - Beer



The top of the front page has a one column heading: "FINGERPRINT FOUND AS THE FIRST CLUE TO LABATT CAPTOR" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the John Sackville Labatt kidnapping, president of the Labatt brewing company.

Other news, sports and a... See More  

Great lot of 16 issues of Harper's Weekly, 1859...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York  A lot of 16 complete issues with dates: Jan. 8, 22; Feb. 5, 12, 19; March 5; April 2, 9; May 14, 21, 28; June 18; July 2, 9, 23, all in 1859.

All issues are mostly loose at the spine and have a bit of irregularity at the margin as they were never bound nor trimmed. Even toning and perhaps some stray tears. Actually nicer than a "2nd rate" lot as print... See More  

The Great Depression in NYC...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 8 only, December 4, 1932



* The Great Depression

* Several case examples



The front page of this section has a banner headline: "NEW YORK'S 100 NEEDIEST CASES" with subheads and related illustration. Lengthy text takes up the rest of the front page and continues on the following pages. Nice for display.

Other topics throughout. Complete section 8 on... See More  

From the 1600's by a woman publisher... Joanna Brome...

THE OBSERVATOR, London, England, July 25, 1682   A dialogue newspaper founded by Sir Roger L'Estrange, a Tory pamphleteer, as a vehicle for attacking dissenters and Whigs. This newspaper has the old style type making it great for framing,  particularly with the over 340-year old date clearly visible in the dateline.

The most intriguing aspect of this issue is the imprint at the bott... See More  

Al 'Scarface' Capone released from prison....

NEW YORK TIMES, March 18, 1930 



* Chicago beer baron - gangster boss

* Al 'Scarface' Capone released from prison

* American gangland era original



The front page has one column headings: "CAPONE SLIPS AWAY FROM NEW PRISON, ELUDING THRONGS" "Gang Chief and Aide Moved to Cells 30 Miles From Philadelphia for Release" "Plane Is Sent As Decoy" and more.... See More  

News from Northern California...

DAILY EVENING HERALD, Stockton, California, Sept. 11, 1878 



* Rare Old West title

* Yellow fever epidemic



The ftpg. and pg. 3 have reports concerning the Memphis Yellow Fever Epidemic.  An interesting ftpg. report: "A Kentucky Bear--Mr. Wilson's Struggle for Life With a Bear in Rowan County".

Four pages, very nice condition.... See More  

Walt Whitman (with sketch) & Robert Ingersoll debate in 1890...

THE WORLD, Oct. 26, 1890



* Dialogue between "the beloved" Walt Whitman and "the brilliant" Robert Ingersoll



Page 10 has the account of a wonderful discussion between Walt Whitman and Robert Ingersoll. See images for details. Additional news of the day with period advertising is found throughout.

Complete in 38 pages, and in overall good condition, but this issue is from ... See More  

Al Capone & Amelia Earhart....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 8, 1928



* re. Frankie Yale (Uale) assassination

* Al Capone is a suspect

* Amelia Earhart - post Atlantic flight



Page 3 has an article headed: "CAPONE SUBPOENAED IN MURDER OF YALE" "Chicago Gangster Is Sought in Miami on Suspicion of Ordering Brooklyn Killing" "Motive Still Is Vague" and more (see photos). Page XX3 (near back) has addi... See More  

1942 Operation Millennium Cologne Germany....

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, June 2, 1942



* Cologne Germany 1,000 bomber raid

* Operation Millennium - World War II



The front page has a nice headline in bold lettering: "20,000 REPORTED DEAD IN COLOGNE!" with subheads. Nice for display. First report coverage on the famous 1,000 bomber raid on Cologne Germany by the RAF during World War II.

Complete with all 22 pages, light toning at... See More  

1927 Washington D.C. tornado....

TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Mass., November 18, 1927



* Washington D.C area tornado

* Alexandria,Virginia



The top of the front page has a five column headline: "HUMBLE HOMES AT NATIONAL CAPITAL BEAR BRUNT OF DESTRUCTIVE TORNADO" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the rare Washington D.C. area tornado strike.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all... See More  

Charles W. Chesnutt death...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 16, 1932



* Charles W. Chesnutt death

* African American author

* Post Civil War South



Page 17 has a one column heading: "C. W. CHESNUTT, NEGRO AUTHOR, DIES" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Charles W. Chesnutt, African American author and political activist. I suspect this is one of the few publications to report th... See More  

Evangelist Dwight L. Moody sermon...

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, February 10, 1876



* Evangelist Dwight L. Moody's sermon

* Preaches at P.T. Barnum's Hippodrome

* Ira D. Sankey



The top of the front page has one column headings that include: "Progress Of Revival Work" "The Evangelists' Third Day" "Mr. Moody Inflaming Christian Zeal--..." and more. Text takes up 1 full column on the front page an... See More  

The Rolling Stones - only skin deep... The Kinks in concert...

THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, September 8, 1981 (for September 9-15, 1981), VOL. XXVI No. 37



Page 65 has in interesting article regarding the Rolling Stones: "Stones Are Only Skin Deep", which includes a large photo of the super-group, which is captioned: "Mick and Keith and a whole bunch of East Village disinformation." See images for details.



Page 73 h... See More  

U2 shines at Anaheim Stadium... Photos of Bono and other members of the group...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 25, 2001 (Calendar Section only) The front page of this Calendar Section has a large photo of U-2's front man, Bono, with another of drummer Larry Mullen. The 4-column headline has: "All That U2 Can't Leave Behind," which provides a detailed review of the mega-group and their performance at Anaheim Stadium. The article continues on an inside page which ha... See More  

Alan Ameche wins 1954 Heisman Trophy...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 10, 1954



* Alan Ameche wins Heisman Trophy

* Wisconsin Badgers college football



This 56 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 37: "AMECHE RECEIVES HEISMAN TROPHY", "Wisconsin Fullback Saluted  as 'Outstanding' Player at Downtown A. C. Event"

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Nice condition.... See More  

Supreme Court Scales Back Part of 1964 Civil Rights Act... Robert Downey Jr arrested...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 25, 2001 The front page has the two-line, 4-column heading: "Supreme Court Scales Back Part of '64 Civil Rights Act". In this crucial 5-4 ruling, justices confirm that Congress did not authorize private lawsuits under law prohibiting intentional discrimination. This one one of several cases which constrained the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Another separate 5-4 dec... See More  

Whirlaway wins Saratoga Special Stakes...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, August 11, 1940



* Whirlaway - horse racing

* Saratoga Special Stakes (early win)

* Eventual Triple crown winner



The front page of this section has a one column heading: "WHIRLAWAY TAKES SARATOGA SPECIAL WITH GREAT FINISH" with subheads. Whirlaway would win the triple crown the following year.

Complete sport's section only with 8 ... See More  

Prints of the new President and Vice President...

GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Dec. 4, 1852  The ftpg. has text and portraits of: "Gen. Frank Pierce and Hon. William R. King, President & Vice President Elect of the United States".

Prints inside include a scene of "Third Street, Phila." and several prints of hunting dogs.

Sixteen pages, a British Museum inked stamp in the dateline, great condition.

Review & premiere of The Running Man", in a Los Angeles newspaper...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, November 13, 1987



* Best "The Running Man" film advertisement

* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review

* Fantasy action thriller - Arnold Schwarzenegger



A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Running Man" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - ... See More  

World War I...

THE MORNING STAR, Wilmington, North Carolina, April 11 1918  Among the ftpg. reports on World War I are: "Germans Drive Deep Wedges In British Lines, Threatening Both Armentiers And Bethune" "Destroy British Army Kaiser's Aim".

Eight pages, a bit irregular at the spine, nice condition.

British invasion of Syria & Lebanon in 1941...

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, June 8, 1941



* Syria-Lebanon Campaign

* Operation Exporter - WWII

* British invasion of Middle East



The top of the Front page, above the masthead, has a great banner headline: "BRITISH INVADE SYRIA!" with subheads. Nice for display.

Compete 1st section only with 24 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding... See More