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Roald Amundsen... Airship Norge...
Item #553228
May 12, 1926
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, May 12, 1926
* Airship Norge
* Roald Amundsen
* 1st official North Pole flight ?
* Same day report (early)
This 16 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "NORGE, AMUNDSEN DIRIGIBLE, FLIES OVER NORTH POLE, THEN CONTINUES TRIP TOWARD NOME" with lengthy subhead. (see)
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with mi... See More
Moody and Kinsey... Volleys 2,001 in tennis...
Item #553173
January 08, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 8, 1936 This 42 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 26;
* FREAK TENNIS MARK SET BY MRS. MOODY
* She and Kinsey Send Ball Over Net 2,001 Times in an Hour and 18 Minutes of Play
Other news of the day throughout. Little spine wear, otherwise in nice condition.
League of Nations Adopted...
Item #553169
January 27, 1919
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, New York City, January 27, 1919 This 14 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:
* World League Plan Scanned In Washington
* One Element Sees Objections Met, Another Is Doubtful of Efficiency
with smaller subheads.
Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise good. Should be handled with care.... See More
Early nicotine study...
Item #553126
January 27, 1919
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, January 27, 1919 This 6 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 3:
* NICOTINE DECLARED TO BE SLOW POISON
* Specially Harmful To Young Men Is The Cigarette
* Length of Days of the Smoker Shortened 8 1/2 to 10 Years
Other news of the day throughout. Usual browning with little margin wear, otherwise good. Should be handled with ... See More
Ruth Elder... Transatlantic flight try...
Item #553110
October 11, 1927
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, October 11, 1927
* Ruth Elder
* Woman Aviator
* Transatlantic flight try
This 14 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Ruth Elder Ready to Hop Off New York to Paris Non-Stop; Awaits Last Weather Report" with subheads.
Other news of the day throughout. A few small binding holes along the spine, otherwise good.... See More
Rogers Hornsby death...
Item #553108
January 06, 1963
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, January 6, 1963
* Rogers Hornsby death
* 'The Rajah'
* St. Louis Cardinals great
This 40+ page newspaper has a six column headline on the front page of the sport's section near the back of this issue: "Batting Great Hornsby Dies" with subheads and related articles.
Other news of the day throughout. Some small binding holes along the s... See More
Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig in a banner headline...
Item #553045
May 23, 1930
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, from Albany, New York, dated May 23, 1930
* Babe Ruth
* Lou Gehrig
* Shibe Park
* Home Runs
This 38 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on page 29:
* Ruth's Six Home Runs in Two Days Establish Record; Other Marks Set
with subheads that include: "Babe Six Days In Advance of 1927 Schedule" and more.
Other news of the day throughout. Usual brow... See More
Lend Lease Program...
Item #553027
September 05, 1940
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, September 5, 1940
* Lend Lease Program
* World War II relief
* U.S. Destroyers
This 10 page newspaper has a headline on the front page: "Predicts Hitler Try to Retaliate on U.S." with subheads that include: "More Destroyers Are Being Put Into Shape At Boston Navy Yard"; "Six Already Are At Sea Out Of Port"; &q... See More
Mike Tyson gets six years.....
Item #552951
March 26, 1992
THE INDIANAPOLIS NEWS, Indianapolis, Indiana, March 26, 1992 The front page: "Tyson Sentenced to six years" with subhead "Boxer fine $30,000; bond denied" for raping a beauty pageant contestant Related photo are also on the front page of the issue. This was the city where the trial took place making it a collectible item. This is complete and in nice condition
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Children's religious newspaper...
Item #552853
April 15, 1900
LESSONS FOR THE LITTLE ONES, (Dayton, Onio), April 15, 1900
* Tiny religious newspaper in green and blue ink
Has religious-related content for Sunday school classes, obviously themed for the younger ages. There are a few illustrations.
Pages 2 and 3 are printed on blue ink with pages 1 and 4 in green ink.
Measures 6 1/2 by 9 1/4 inches, 4 pages, very nice condition.... See More
Sir Edmund Hillary...
Item #552772
January 04, 1958
THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, January 4, 1958
* Sir Edmund Hillary
* Reaches Antarctica by land
This 34 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Hillary at US South Pole Station After Long Trek" with subhead: "Crosses Antarctica and Joins Americans"
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with little mar... See More
Early Flight...
Item #177839
October 22, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 22, 1910
This issue features a color cover. (see photos for details).The front page of this issue features a photo of Walter Wellman entitled "WELLMAN AND HIS AIR-SHIP", who attempted to cross the Atlantic Ocean in a airship.
A fullpage political cartoon by E.W. Kemble - "The Big Wind: 'I thought, Bill the you were with me"' ... See More
Item #552667
September 26, 1933
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, September 26, 1933
* Tampico Mexico hurricane disaster
This 16 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Storm Destroys Tampico; 5,000 Are Believed Dead; City Begs For Quick Help" with subheads. Other news of the day throughout.
Little browning and minor wear around the margins, otherwise good.
wikipedia notes: Re... See More
Japs accept terms...
Item #552612
August 15, 1945
GAZETTE AND BULLETIN, Williamsport, PA, August 15, 1945
This issue features the bold banner headline "JAPS ACCEPT TERMS'" with the subhead "Thousands Storm Business Center of City to Celebrate Surrender of Japs" "Most Destructive War Ends When Hirohito Surrenders To Allies". The front page also features an illustration of Gen. Douglas MacArthur who was to rec... See More
Joe Louis...
Item #552557
August 16, 1951
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, August 16, 1951
* Joe Louis (Brown bomber)
* Jimmy Bivins
This 32 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Joe Louis Jabs Way to Victory".
More on page 19 with four column headline: "Feather-Fisted Joe Louis Wins Decision over Bivins".
Tells of the heavyweight fight between Joe Louis and Jimmy Bivins during Loui... See More
The Lusitania....
Item #177838
September 28, 1907
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 28, 1907 There is a front page illustration, "Little Nippon Trusts Noble Ally Did Not Hurt His Honorable Toe" by W. A. Rogers. There are two illustrations, one of "The Husking Bee" by Harold Matthews Brett, and the other by James Montgomery Flagg called "Science." There is also a photo of "The ... See More
Item #552495
August 01, 1911
THE NATIONAL BUILDER, Chicago, Illinois, August, 1911
* Building-themed magazine, with a plan for a house
An uncommon title which is themed on building, with many photos and prints of recent constructions, plans, etc.
This issue still has the foldout plan for "The Webb House, built near Chicago, design no. 344" (see photos below). This issue includes a nice article on this... See More
Item #552492
July 04, 1931
POLICE GAZETTE, New York, July 4, 1931
* Sports and theatre photos
* Pink cover
* Jimmy Foxx
* Polly Walters and more
Full front page photo of actress Polly Walters. Walters was in the movie "Blond Crazy", and had the starring role in the Broadway play "She Loves Me Not".
Inside has 1/4 pg. action photo of baseball star "Jimmy Foxx".
Other photos of s... See More
Record flight in a "Wright biplane"...
Item #177837
July 23, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 23, 1910 The full front page is a photo captioned: "The Aeroplane That Made A Record Ascension - Walter Brookins and the Wright biplane which broke the world's record for altitude in a 6,175 foot ascent at Atlantic City..." with a bit more.
It is rare to find a full front page photo devoted to the early world of manned flight.
Also of... See More
Shirley Ross photos...
Item #552275
January 15, 1939
SCREEN & RADIO WEEKLY, January 15, 1939
* Joan Crawford... Shirley Ross photos
* Early movie related periodical
Was an insert in the Sunday edition of the Detroit Free Press. Full front page has a color photo of "Shirley Ross in 'Cafe Society'".
Full back page has a color photo of: "Joan Crawford in 'Ice Follies of 1939."
Printed on... See More
Sacco and Vanzetti Executed in 1927...
Item #552256
August 04, 1927
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, August 4, 1927
* Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti gets death penalty
* Electric chair
This 44 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "SACCO DOOMED TO DIE ON AUG. 11", "Radical and Companion Are Denied Executive Clemency By Gov. Fuller" and "Seek Federal Loop-Hole".
Other news of the
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* Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti gets death penalty
* Electric chair
This 44 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "SACCO DOOMED TO DIE ON AUG. 11", "Radical and Companion Are Denied Executive Clemency By Gov. Fuller" and "Seek Federal Loop-Hole".
Other news of the
Item #552247
May 19, 1901
LESSONS FOR THE LITTLE ONES, Dayton, Ohio, May 19, 1901
* Uncommon title
Has Sunday school content for young folks.
Octavo-size, 4 pages, some lite wear.
John Glenn chosen for 1st human to orbit earth... Enos the chimpanzee...
Item #552215
November 30, 1961
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, November 30, 1961
* John Glenn chosen for 1st human to orbit earth
* Enos the Chimpanzee
This 32 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Glenn Chosen For Orbit" with caption: "Chimp's 3-Hour, 21-Minute Flight Paves Way" and photo of Glenn with Scott Carpenter.... See More
Children's periodical.....
Item #552178
August 03, 1902
LESSONS FOR THE LITTLE ONES, Dayton, Ohio, Aug. 3, 1902
* Uncommon
Has Sunday school content for young folks. Octavo-size, 4 pages, some lite wear.
Golfer Bobby Jones loses in 1929...
Item #552053
September 05, 1929
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, Albany, New York, September 5, 1929 This 36 page issue has two column headlines on the front page: "JONES LOSES GOLF TITLE; OTHER STARS ELIMINATED" "Atlantan Beaten by Omaha Youth Who Drops Next Match; Crowns Clatter All Over Pebble Beach, Cal.".
More on page 21 with banner headline, subheads, photo and stats. (see photos)
Few binding slits alon... See More
Mrs. Herbert Hoover Death in 1944....
Item #551932
January 08, 1944
THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, January 8, 1944.
* Mrs. Lou Henry Herbert Hoover death
* 1st report
This 10 page newspaper has one column headlines on the back page (p. 10): "Mrs. Hoover Dies At 68" and "Stricken Suddenly With Heart Attack".
One column photo of Lou Henry Hoover as well.. Other news of the day throughout.
Light browning with minor m
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* Mrs. Lou Henry Herbert Hoover death
* 1st report
This 10 page newspaper has one column headlines on the back page (p. 10): "Mrs. Hoover Dies At 68" and "Stricken Suddenly With Heart Attack".
One column photo of Lou Henry Hoover as well.. Other news of the day throughout.
Light browning with minor m
Cyrus Hermann Kotzschmar Curtis death...
Item #551928
June 07, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 7, 1933
* Cyrus Hermann Kotzschmar Curtis death
This 44 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "CYRUS H. K. CURTIS DIES IN 83D YEAR" "Publisher and Philanthropist Succumbs at His Estate Near Philadelphia" and more. Plenty of text continues on page 13 with nice photo of Curtis.
Other news of the day through... See More
Hoover Dam contracts accepted...
Item #551926
March 12, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York City, New York, March 12, 1931
* Hoover Dam contracts accepted
* Construction to begin
This 52 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 5: "HOOVER DAM JOB LET AT $48,890,999" and "Wilbur Accepts the Six Companies' Offer for Construction of Boulder Canyon Project".
Other news of the day through out. Rag edition in great condition.
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Yankees win 1941 World Series...
Item #551835
October 06, 1941
RHINELANDER DAILY NEWS, Rhinelander, Wisconsin, October 6, 1941
* New York Yankees wins World Series
* Mickey Owen's famous error in series
* Joe DiMaggio
This 8 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Yankees Take Series As Bonham Pitches Four-Hitter to Win, 3-1" and a 1 column subhead: "Wyatt Yields Six Safeties, Strikes O... See More
Death of Miller Huggins...
Item #551833
September 26, 1929
NEW YORK TIMES, September 26, 1929 This 60 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "MILLER HUGGINS DIES; MANY PAY TRIBUTE" "Manager of Yankees' Baseball Team for 12 Seasons Is a Victim of Blood Poisoning" and more. Continues on page 22 with one column photo of Huggins. Much text. Nice to have in this title.
Other news of the day throug... See More
Empress of Ireland Sinks...
Item #551783
June 03, 1914
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Taunton, Massachusetts, June 3, 1914. This 10 page newspaper has a two column photo of Captain Anderson with wife on the front page with caption: "Is Captain Andersen Telling Truth? His Wife Sticks To Him. Will Court Of Inquiry Find Out?" Also a two column headline: "URGE RECOVERY OF BODIES IN SUNKEN CRAFT". Other news of the day.
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Madagascar falls...
Item #551781
May 05, 1942
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, May 5, 1942
* Madagascar Africa falls
* World War II original
This 18 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "BRITISH OCCUPY MADAGASCAR, FOIL JAPS" with subheads that include: "Send Naval and Military Force to Big Vichy French Island in Indian Ocean" and more.
Other news of the day with much on World... See More
Gorbachev resigns... In a Soviet Union newspaper...
Item #551762
December 27, 1991
NEZAYISIMAYA GAZETA, Moscow, Soviet Union, December 27, 1991
* Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev resigns
* From the capital of Russia
This is the Gorbachev resignation issue, which includes a ftpg. photo of him working at his desk on his last day. It also includes a "History of Gorbachev" which has several photos of him on the inside pages. Totally in the Russian language, grea... See More
Duke Ellington...
Item #551741
January 24, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, New York dated January 24, 1943
This newspaper has one column headlines on page 45 that includes:
* DUKE ELLINGTON AT CARNEGIE HALL
* Fourth Leader of Jazz Band to Give Concert There--3,000 Pay Tribute
and more. Other news of the day throughout with much on World war II.
This is a complete 50+ page Rag edition issue which is in great condition. See photo... See More
President slain...
Item #551469
November 22, 1963
NEWS CALL BULLETIN - EXTRA, San Francisco, California, November 22, 1963 Reporting from the day of the tragedy! The front page of this issue features a banner headline which states: "PRESIDENT SLAIN" "Assassin In Texas Parade" with the subhead "Governor Also Hit; First lady Unhurt". A photo is shown of the President cheering as Jackie spoke earlier in the day. A... See More
Dallas tragedy...
Item #551449
November 22, 1963
EVENING TRIBUNE - 2nd EXTRA, San Diego, California, November 22, 1963 Reporting from the day of the tragedy! The front page of this issue features a banner headline which states: "KENNEDY DEAD - DALLAS TRAGEDY" with the subhead "Assassin's Gunfire Hits Texas Governor". A single photo shows President Kennedy.
This is the first section only and has lite discoloration a... See More
Kennedy is slain...
Item #551444
November 22, 1963
DAILY BREEZE, Torrance, California, November 22, 1963 Reporting from the day of the tragedy! The front page of this issue features a banner headline: "ASSASSIN'S BULLET KILLS PRESIDENT" with the subhead "Governor Of Texas Also Shot - Gunshots By Sniper Hit Kennedy in Head". A photo of the President riding in the motorcade us prior to the shooting is shown, as well as ... See More
John Kennedy Slain...
Item #551423
November 22, 1963
THE SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE, Indiana, November 22, 1963 Reporting from the day of the tragedy! The front page of this issue features a banner headline which reads: "JOHN KENNEDY SLAIN" with subhead "Killing Occurs in Dallas; Vice-President Safe - Texas Governor Connally Is Also Ambush Victim". Photos shown are of President John F. Kennedy; of the motorcade just after the shoot... See More
The "Mining Number" with Nevada ghost town articles & photos...
Item #551386
April 11, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY--"Mining Number", New York, April 11, 1908 See the photos for the nice color cover which features a miner on horseback. The issue contains much reporting on "Nevada's Safeguard for Mine-buyers" which includes several photos of Goldfield, Nevada, plus a fullpg. with 5 photos of: "How Goldfield Guards Her Treasures". There are also articles on Tono... See More
Displayable issue...
Item #551385
August 12, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Aug. 12, 1911 See the photos for the nice color cover which features a collie in a country setting. Complete issue, never bound nor trimmed, very nice condition.
Displayable issue... Early automobile...
Item #177836
September 03, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 3, 1910 The dblpg. centerfold is a print: "Late For Church" showing a family, in a car, rushing down the road. Many additional prints, news of the day, and period advertisements are present as well. The issue is complete but without the color cover, and is in good condition.
Note: The original color cover showing a man on horseback watchi... See More
Displayable issue...
Item #551374
December 02, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 2, 1911 See the photos for the great color cover with an automobile theme. Never bound nor trimmed, minor edge wear, nice condition.
Early bomber...
Item #551369
September 14, 1912
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Sept. 14, 1912 A nice display issue as the front cover is in color and shows a pilot in an early airplane in a bombing stance (see), plus there is a nice related article inside: "Grenadiers of the Air" "Exploits in Bomb-dropping from Flying Machines" which includes 6 photos. Also inside: "The Flying Boat & Its Possibilities" wi... See More
U.S. refuses to join world court...
Item #551324
January 30, 1935
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 30, 1935 America refuses to join the World Court!. Ftpg. 3 line, 3 col. head: "Senate Beats World Court, 52-36, 7 Less Than 2/3 vote; Defeat For The President" & subheads: "Concessions Are Futile" "Direct Pressure From the White House Fails to Stem the Tide" & more.
Note: Although President Franklin Roosevelt urged Congress to ratify t... See More
Boston Bruins Set Win Record...
Item #551306
February 14, 1941
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 14, 1941 This 38 page newspaper has a banner headline on pg. 21:
* Bruins Sink Rangers and Set Record at 20 Games in Row Without a Defeat
& subheads: "15,312 See Boston Rally To Win, 5-3" "Rangers Get 2 Goals in First Period, Then Bruins Score 5 Without a Break"
Includes a four column action photo.
Other news of the day throu... See More
Yanks at Ruhr Gate...
Item #551268
January 27, 1945
DAILY RECORD, Boston, Massachusetts, January 27, 1945
This tabloid-size newspaper features the headlines of "REDS SEIZE DANZIG GULF" "Nazi Fleet Flees to Denmark" "YANKS AT RUHR GATE; 11 MILES INSIDE REICH". The photo shown is of the U.S. Coast Guard ocean-going tug Ojibwa freeing the oil tanker Socony Buffalo in Cambridge.
This is a complete issue in 28 pages a... See More
Death of President Roosevelt...
Item #551264
April 13, 1945
PM DAILY, New York, New York, April 13, 1945
This tabloid-size issue features a photo of President Roosevelt which takes up the entire front of the issue. This would have been published at the time of his passing with the story of his passing included in the article.
This is a complete issue in 24 pages and is in very good condition.
The death of President Franklin D. Roosevelt...
Item #551262
April 14, 1945
THE GAZETTE AND DAILY, York, Pennsylvania, April 14, 1945 The front page headlines "National Day of Mourning For Roosevelt Proclaimed" "Truman Sets Today Aside to Honor Roosevelt" and "FDR, In Speech Written Night Before Death, Pleads For End To All Wars" all clearly communicate this sad period in world history.
The issue is complete in 36 pages, and is... See More
President Kennedy is slain...
Item #551242
November 23, 1963
THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC, Phoenix, November 23, 1963 This issue features a headline: "KENNEDY SLAIN" with subhead "Pro-Castro Sniper Arrested". This features a large photo of John F. Kennedy and a photo of Lyndon Johnson being sworn in as President.
This complete issue has lite discoloration and staining at the central fold otherwise is in good condition. (see photos for det... See More
Bobby Jones wins 1st U.S. Open as amateur...
Item #551202
July 16, 1923
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, July 16, 1923
* Bobby Jones wins 1st U.S. Open as amateur
* Golf championship
This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 6: "BOBBY JONES WINS NATIONAL OPEN GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP AT INWOOD YESTERDAY".
Other news of the day throughout.
Usual browning with some margin wear, otherwise good.
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