Invasion of the Philippines... MacArthur returns...
Item #710306
October 19, 1944
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass., October 19, 1944
* General Douglas MacArthur returns
* Leyte Gulf, Philippines (1st report)
The front page has a four column headline: "MacArthur Calls On Filipino People To Revolt Against Foe" with subheads and photo. (see images)
Complete with 8 pages, light toning at the margins, a little spine wear, generally in good condition.... See More
Baseball caricatures by famed artist A.B. Frost...
Item #710304
HARPER'S MONTHLY, New York, January, 1890 The entire back page is captioned: "Our National Game" showing twelve different baseball caricatures each with a caption, illustrated by the famed artist A.B. Frost.Other articles include: "Jamaica, New and Old" "The Russian Army" "The Smyrna Fig Harvest" "St. Andrew's" and many additional a... See More
Anticipating trouble with the Mormons...
Item #710303
October 12, 1844
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 12, 1844
* Nauvoo Legion militia - Illinois
* Mormons - Mormonism War ?
* Governor Thomas Ford
The back page has a report: "Mormon Troubles" which mentions in part: "Governor Ford, concentrated some 5 to 800 of the Illinois militia in the neighborhood of Nauvoo to frustrated the wolf hunt...he had writs issued against the... See More
German Ocean Liner SS St. Louis... Jewish refugees...
Jewish refugees are refused in Cuba...
Item #710300
June 05, 1939
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, Missouri, June 5, 1939..
* German Ocean Liner MS St. Louis
* Jewish refugees are refused in Cuba
* "The Voyage of the Damned"
* IN A ST. LOUIS PUBLICATION ***
The front page has a one column heading: "JEWISH REFUGEE SHIP HEADS BACK TO EUROPE" with subhead. (see images) Nice to have from the city of the ocean liner's namesake. Very rare as s... See More
1971 Hazelwood massacre... Detroit, Michigan...
Item #710299
June 15, 1971
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. June 15, 1971
* Hazelwood Street massacre - murders
* Detroit, Michigan home shootings
* 8 African-Americans executions
Page 10 has a heading that reads: "Detroit Police Hunt 4 After 7 'Executions'" (see images)
Complete with 42 pages, tiny binding holes along the spine, nice condition.
wikipedia notes: The Hazelwood massacre was a June 1... See More
Supporting William H. Harrison for President...
Item #710297
July 16, 1840
THE MADISONIAN, Washington City, July 16, 1840
* William Henry Harrison for president
This issue has on the inside page a political cartoon print of a log cabin (for Wm. H. Harrison) and a heraldic eagle engraving with "Harrison & Tyler" on a banner in the eagle's beak (see). Much political reporting.
Four pages, a few small binding holes along the spine, generally in very... See More
40th President Ronald Reagan death in L.A. paper...
Item #710294
June 06, 2004
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 6, 2004
* Ronald Reragan death - "Ronaldus Magnus"
* 40th President of the United States & actor
* Also former governor of California
The front has a banner headline: "Reagan Dies at 93; Popular President Changed the Political Landscape" with subheads and color photo. (see images)
Much more inside, loads of text. Way too much to photo... See More
John Dillinger hunted in 1934 Chicago...
Item #710291
May 03, 1934
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., May 3, 1934
* Outlaw John Dillinger now in Chicago IL
* The city where he would be killed
* Post Little Bohemia Lodge shootout
The front page has a one column heading: "AUTO DILLINGER USED FOUND BY CHICAGO POLICE" with subhead. (see images)
Complete in 26 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally in good condition.... See More
Rita Hayworth gives birth to princess in 1949...
Item #710288
December 28, 1949
THE DETROIT NEWS, Dec. 28, 1949
* Hollywood actress Rita Hayworth
* Princess Yasmin Aga Khan born
* Prince Aly Khan daughter - Pakistan
The front page has a nice banner headline for display: "PRINCESS BORN TO RITA" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 38 pages, rag edition in very nice condition. Some small binding holes along the spine. ... See More
Jewish Holocaust... public reality... Nazi atrocities...
Item #710287
November 14, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 14, 1943
* Jewish Holocaust being known for the 1st time
* Nazi-occupied Poland exterminations
* Lomza & Bialystok ghettos
Page 3 has small and somewhat discrete one column headings: "2,500 Poles Executed" "Mass Executions in Lomza and Bialystok Reported" (see image)
See photo for brief coverage on the ongoing atrocities in Nazi-occupi... See More
Kansas City massacre... Pretty Boy Floyd...
Item #710286
June 17, 1933
THE DETROIT NEWS, June 17, 1933
* Kansas City massacre
* Union Square shootout
* Charles 'Pretty Boy' Floyd
* Bank robber Frank Nash
* Early, same day coverage
The front page has a one column heading: "5 DIE IN FIGHT FOR A CONVICT" with subheads. (see images) A early, same day report on this infamous gunfight.
Complete with 20 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
... See More
1984 Run-DMC... beginning of hip hop music...
Item #710285
May 15, 1984
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, May 15, 1984
* Early Run-DMC D.M.C. editorial w/ photo
* Beginning of new-school hip hop - rap music
* The Pretenders - rock band concert advertisement
Beginning on page 67 is an editorial with one column heading: "Run-D.M.C. See" with a photo of the group on the following page. (see images)
Page 69 has a nice full p... See More
Nice prohibition related headline in 1929...
Item #710284
June 07, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 7, 1929
* Government against liquor - beer
* Chicago gangland wars
* Al 'Scarface' Capone era
* Prohibition & great depression
The front page has a nice headline for display regarding the current law making consumption of alcohol illegal with: "REFORM DRY FORCES--HOOVER" with subheads (see images).
When it comes to gangsters, organized cr... See More
1947 airplane speed record broken...
Item #710281
June 20, 1947
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 20, 1947
* Test pilot Albert Boyd
* United States Air Force
* Air speed record broken
* First jet fighter airplane
Near the bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "U.S. Jet Flies 623.8 Miles an Hour To Capture World Speed Record" (see images)
Complete with 42 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.
wikipedia notes: The prototype Lockh... See More
1946 Winecoff Hotel fire disaster... Atlanta, Georgia...
Item #710279
December 09, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 9, 1946
* Winecoff Hotel fire (1st report)
* Atlanta, Georgia disaster
Page 24 has a editorial on the recent holocaust in Atlanta with one column heading: "The Atlanta Holocaust" Page 30 has a somewhat brief related article with heading: "Survives 7-Floor Leap" with subhead. (see images) This disaster happened on the night of Dec. 7th.
... See More
1941 Atlantic Charter... FDR & Churchill...
Item #710276
August 14, 1941
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, EXTRA, August 14, 1941.
* Atlantic Charter issued (1st report)
* Winston Churchill - World War II - WWII
* President Franklin D. Roosevelt
The front page has a nice banner headline: "FDR, CHURCHILL MEET, OUTLINE JOINT WAR AIMS" with subheads. (see images) First report coverage on the famous meeting at sea between Winston Churchill and FDR which issued a ... See More
Eve of World War II... Poland on edge...
Item #710273
August 29, 1939
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, August 29, 1939
* World War II about to start in 3 days
* Adolph Hitler defying the World
* Poland invasion is imminent ?
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "CHAMBERLAIN PUTS WAR OR PEACE UP TO HITLER, FLEET HELD IN READINESS" with many subheads and related photo. (see images) They would attack in 3 days which started World... See More
1864 Battle of Totopotomoy Creek....
Item #710272
May 31, 1864
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 31, 1864
* Totopotomoy Creek
* Dallas, Georgia
Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "GRANT'S ARMY" "Our Forces All South of the Pamunky" "A Severe Cavalry Fight on Saturday" "The Enemy Driven Back With Loss" "Further News from General Sherman" "A Fight On Saturday Near Dallas"... See More
1947 Sergeants Affair... Anti-Jewish attack....
Item #710271
July 30, 1947
THE DETROIT NEWS, July 30, 1947
* The Sergeants affair hangings (1st report)
* Anti-Jewish riots in Britain to occur
* Anti-semitism - British troops
Along the 1st column of the front page is a one column heading: "Hanged Pair, Jews Declare" with subhead. (see images)
Complete in 42 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More
Joe Biden suspends campaign in 1987...
Item #710269
September 24, 1987
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 24, 1987
* Joe Biden withdraws from race
* Due to past allegations of wrongdoing
* 1988 presidential campaign
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "Biden Quits Race, Cites Mistakes" with subhead and photo of Biden with his wife making the announcement. Amazing he would become president 33 years later under the same scrutiny. I suspect this... See More
V-2 rocket reaches highest altitude ever...
Item #710266
December 18, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, Dec.18, 1946
* V-2 rocket reaches highest altitude ever
* 1st objects flung into space
The front page has a two-column headline: "Try to Hurl Rocket Slugs Into Space, Free of Earth". The coverage tells of the 1st time in history that man-made objects where successfully put out into outer space. This was also the highest a rocket (A-4 missile) has eve... See More
1938 - Robert H. Goddard... early rocketry...
Item #710265
June 03, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, June 3, 1938
* Robert H. Goddard rockets
* Rudder for steering - invention
This 42 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 23: "ROCKET SHIP GETS 'CATAPULT RUDDER' ", "Dr. R. H. Goddard Devises Means for Steering After Gas Propulsion Ends", with supporting text.
Other news of the day throughout.
Complete in... See More
1941 Bicknell, Indiana coal mine explosion...
Item #710264
May 24, 1941
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, May 24, 1941 This 34 page newspaper has one column headlines on the back page (page 34) that include: "14 MINERS KILLED IN INDIANA BLAST", "Seventeen Others in Coal Shaft escape Through Debris After Violent Gas Explosion", and more. See photos for details. This tells of the coal mine explosion disaster at Bicknell, Indiana.
Other news of the
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Spanish matador, Juan Belmonte, gored in bullfight...
Item #710262
August 13, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 13, 1934
* Juan Belmonte gored (1st report)
* Spanish matador - bullfighter - bullfighting
This 30 page newspaper has small one column headings on page 11 that read: "Belmonte Gored By Bull" and "Spanish Matador Wounded Twice in Arena at Santander". See photo for additional information regarding yet another goring of Juan Belmonte Garc&ia... See More
Charles Goodrich murder.... Lizzie Lloyd King....
Item #710259
March 23, 1873
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 23, 1873
* Charles Goodrich murder
* Lizzie Lloyd King
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "THE BROOKLYN MYSTERY" with subhead. (see images) Coverage on the murder of Charles Goodrich in Brooklyn. Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Lloyd King would eventually be found guilty of the crime.
Other news of the day. Complete with all 8 pages, nic... See More
Kodak Camera Founder George Eastman Dies In 1932...
Item #710256
March 15, 1932
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, March 15, 1932
* George Eastman death by suicide
* Kodak camera inventor - roll film
This 18-page newspaper has one column headings on page 5: "DEATH OF EDISON SADDENED EASTMAN", "Kodak Manufacturer Also Grieved Over Passing of Hubbell" and "Dreaded Long Illness" Coverage on the suicide of Kodak camera invent... See More
Whaling disaster of 1871....
Item #710255
November 07, 1871
THE NEW YORK HERALD, November 7, 1871
* Whaling disaster of 1871
* Bowhead whales hunting
* Arctic ice jam
Page 7 has a very brief article headed with small heading: "The Whaling Fleet Disaster" and subhead. (see image)
Other news of the day. Complete in 12 pages, a little irregular along the spine, generally in nice condition.
wikipedia notes: The Whaling Disaster of 1871 wa... See More
Death of Alfred Hitchcock in a L.A. paper...
Item #710252
April 30, 1980
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 30, 1980
* Alfred Hitchcock death (1st report)
* "The Master of Suspense"
* Psychological thriller director
* Best publication to be had ?
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Alfred Hitchcock, Master of Mystery Movies, Dies" with photo. (see) Nice to have this death report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertain... See More
Joe Louis defeats Arturo Godoy (1940)...
Item #710251
February 10, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 10, 1940
* Joe Louis (The Brown Bomber)
* Heavyweight boxing title fight - Arturo Godoy
* "This was the worst fight I ever had"
This 32 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "Louis Wins, Keeps Title; Godoy Avoids a Knockout" and more. Much more on page 10 with a banner headline, photos and more. The coverag... See More
Pro Football Hall of Fame opens....
Item #710248
September 08, 1963
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 8, 1963
* Football Hall of Fame opens
* Canton, Ohio
* Initial ceremonies
Page 3 of the sport's section (inside) has a banner headline: "17 Are Inducted at Dedication Ceremonies of Pro Football Hall of Fame" with subheads that include: "$600,000 Building Opened At Canton" and more with related photos. 1st report coverage on th... See More
Rocket range in Australia... Would lead to the Anglo-Australian Joint Project...
Item #710247
October 29, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 29, 1946
* Rocket range in Australia
This 52 page newspaper has a small one column heading on page 8: "Australia Plans Rocket Range". See photo for brief text.
Page nine has a large photo: "Dedicating Cemetery To Victims Of Nazi Persecutions".
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Rag edition in great condition.
Hi... See More
Review & premiere of "The Princess Bride", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #710246
September 25, 1987
LOS ANGELES TIMES, September 25, 1987
* Best "The Princess Bride" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Romantic fantasy adventure comedy-drama film
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Princess Bride" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - t... See More
Paul Revere's son in the bell foundry business...
Item #710244
February 21, 1822
BOSTON DAILY ADVERTISER, Feb. 21, 1822
* Paul Revere's son
The front page has an illustrated ad for "Joseph W. Revere..."Factory and ship Bells..." with a bit more.
Joseph was the 3rd Paul Revere's 8 children, taking over the bell foundry business from his father in 1811.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, good condition.... See More
Supporting Van Buren for President...
Item #710243
October 07, 1840
THE DAILY REGISTER, New Bedford, Massachusetts, Oct. 7, 1840
* Martin Van Buren for president
Page 2 begins with an illustrated political notice supporting: "Democratic Nominations. For President, Martin Van Buren of New York. For Vice President, Richard M. Johnson, of Kentucky..." with more.
Four pages, some creases, minor margin wear, good condition.... See More
Very decorative masthead...
Item #710240
August 27, 1859
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, Aug. 27, 1859 This title has one of the more beautiful & ornate mastheads of the 19th century, plus each page is bordered with an anchor & chain devise (see).
The front page has prints of: "Charles XV, the New King of Sweden" with text on him. Also: "Whitehall, South & Staten Island Ferries, & Revenue Barge ... See More
For Scottish-Americans...
Item #710238
April 24, 1841
THE SCOTTISH JOURNAL, New York, April 24, 1841
* Rare publication for Scotland immigrants
Obviously a newspaper for Scottish-Americans. The masthead has a thistle-themed engraving. Various literary items & other content.
Eight pages, 10 1/2 by 15 inches, nice condition.... See More
Premiere of "Jennifer's Body", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #710235
September 18, 2009
LOS ANGELES TIMES, September 18, 2009
* Best "Jennifer's Body" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Supernatural horror black comedy film
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Jennifer's Body" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood... See More
Gen. George S. Patton... Battle of the Bulge prelude...
Item #710234
December 09, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 9, 1944
* General George S. Patton
* World War II - WWII
* Battle of the Bulge prelude
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "GERMANS LAUNCH HEAVY ATTACK" with subheads that include: "Patton Lines Hold". See photos for partial coverage of Patton's movements just one week prior to the Battle of the Bulge.
Othe... See More
1966 Village Voice placard... Jules Feiffer...
Item #710233
February 17, 1966
Here is what I believe to be a placard advertisement for the Greenwich Village publication "Village Voice" with a focus on the weekly cartoon by the famed Jules Feiffer. A written date on the back reads: "Feb. 17, 1966" which means this was from the beginning of the counterculture movement in America. I searched the internet to try to find a similar item and nothing comes up. I... See More
The Christian Front arrests in 1940...
Item #710232
January 17, 1940
THE BOSTON POST, Jan. 17, 1940
* Christian Front (United States) arrests
* Plot to overthrow the U.S. government
The front page has a one column heading: "PLOTTERS SING SONG TO 'GLORY'" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 18 pages, light toning at the margins, very nice condition.
wikipedia notes: The Christian Front was an anti-Semitic political association acti... See More
Nice print of Ted Healy, founder of the Three Stooges...
Item #710231
May 19, 1929
SECTION 9 ONLY of the New York Times, May 19, 1929
* Print of Ted Healy of The Three Stooges fame
The front page of this section of this Sunday newspaper features an uncommonly large illustration which features both Ted Healy and Jobyna Howland. Brief text begins with: "Two Somewhat Different Players of Comedy Who Will Figure in the Week's New Entertainments. Ted Healy, a Funny Man ... See More
Orson Welles' "War of the Worlds" Martian attack causes panic...
Item #710229
October 31, 1938
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Penn. Oct. 31, 1938
* "War of the Worlds" - Orson Welles
* Radio broadcast causes panic (1st report)
* Mars invasion - martians
Page 3 has an article on the infamous "War of the Worlds" radio broadcast delivered by Orson Wells. This radio adaptation of H.W. Wells' "War of the Worlds" novel was taken seriously by many listen... See More
1984 beginning of hip hop rap music...
Item #710227
November 17, 1992
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 17, 1992
* New-school hip hop - rap music near the beginning
* Public Enemy - rappers Chuck D and Flavor Flav
* Early "House of Pain" performances advertisement
* Performance at the Ritz nightclub - Manhattan
Page 131 has a advertisement for "PUBLIC ENEMY - ICE T -HOUSE OF PAIN" performances at the Rit... See More
Masonic Hall dedication in NYC...
Item #710226
June 03, 1875
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, June 3, 1875
* Original Masonic Hall (Manhattan) dedication ceremonies
* Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of New York
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "THE MASONIC PAGEANT" with subheads. (see images) Lengthy text continues on the back page.
Complete with 8 pages, nice condition.... See More
1931 Cyprus riot revolution... Al 'Scarface' Capone...
Item #710225
October 23, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 23, 1931
* Island of Cyprus riot
* Struggle for union w/ Greece
* Al 'Scarface' Capone
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Cyprus Mobs Fight for Union With Greece; Britain Rushes Troops by Ships and Planes" (see) First report coverage on the riot & demonstration on the Island of Cyprus for the union with Greece. Always nice... See More
1933 Wickliffe, Ohio fire disaster...
Item #710223
February 03, 1933
THE DETROIT NEWS, Feb. 3, 1933
* Wickliffe, Lake County, Ohio
* Ridgecliff sanatorium fire disaster
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "9 DIE IN FLAMES AT SANITARIUM" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 34 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
Edison's latest telephone in 1879...
Item #710222
September 27, 1879
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, September 27, 1879
* Inventor Thomas Edison telephone invention
* Carbon button transmitter and 'chalk" receiver
The cover features "Meier's National and Astronomical Clock". Inside the issue is "Reynier's Electric Lamp"; "Tucker's Surf Boat"; "Edison's New Telephone" with very descriptive... See More
Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel assassination follow-up...
Item #710221
June 22, 1947
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 22, 1947
* Benjamin 'Bugsy' Siegel assassination (1st report)
* Flamingo Club, Las Vegas, Nevada - Murder Inc.
The top of page 2 has a one column heading: "BUGIE SIEGEL SLAYER HUNTED; QUIZ PARTNER" with a few related photos (small) including one of Siegel with heading: "Bugsie Siegel Slain" (see images) First report coverage on t... See More
1982 opening day review of "ANNIE" w/ ad...
Item #710220
June 01, 1982
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, June 1, 1982
* "Annie" Musical comedy drama review
* Grand Opening premiere movie release
* Based on "Little Orphan Annie" comic strip
Page 51 has a review for the opening day of the first film adaption of the musical "Annie" with heading: "Little Awful Annie" and related photo. (see image... See More
1982 "The Go-Go's" MSG concert advertisement...
Item #710219
September 28, 1982
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Sept. 28, 1982
* The Go-Go's - all-female rock band
* American singer Belinda Carlisle
* Madison Square Garden concert ad
* "Pink Floyd - The Wall" film opening
Page 79 has a nice full page advertisement for "The Go-Go's" with "A Flock OF Seagulls" upcoming concert performance at Madison S... See More
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