Early reports from World War I...
Item #661660
August 06, 1914
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, Aug. 6, 1914 The ftpg. has many one column heads on the early reports from World War I including: "BATTLE AT LIEGE STILL UNDER WAY" "German Casualties Placed at 8,000" "Another Attack Expected Tonight" "France is Likely to Aid Belgium" "FEEDING THE FIGHTING NATIONS" "Red Cross to Send A Relief Ship" "... See More
Very early reports from World War I...
Item #661659
August 03, 1914
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, Aug. 3, 1914 The front page has many reports from the early events of World War I with column heads including; "GERMAN ARMY OVER FRONTIERS" "Neutrality Treaties Openly Violated" "Russia Also Over the German Border" "Austria Fighting On the Drina" "ENGLAND TO MOBILIZE" "World Hangs on Great Britain's Word&qu... See More
Black Legion members are convicted of murder...
Item #661648
September 29, 1936
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, Sept. 29, 1936
* Black Legion - American terrorists convictions
* Charles Poole murder - lynching
* Works Progress Administration organizer
The ftpg. has a small article headed: "Nine Convicted In Black Legion Murder Case".
The Black Legion was a white supremacist society which split off from the KKK. Its members murdered Charles Poole, a... See More
First appearance of a Walt Whitman poem...
Item #661647
February 23, 1888
NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 23, 1888 Near the bottom of page 4 is the printing of a poem: "The Dismantled Ship" 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.
Twelve pages, some margin tears, toned at the margins, should be handled carefully.... See More
1942 Bombing of Essen, Germany... Krupp factory...
Item #661646
June 02, 1942
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, June 2, 1942
* Bombing of Essen, Germany
* Thousand bomber-raids
* Krupp factory
The front page gas a great banner headline: "1036 PLANES RAID ESSEN" with subheads that include: "Krupp Plant Battered By 3000 Tons of Bombs" and more. Nice for display.
Completer with all 26 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthe... 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
The London Naval Conference... USS Pensacola commissioned...
Item #661627
February 07, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 7, 1930.
* The London Naval Conference
* Henry L. Stimson
* USS Pensacola commissioned
The front page has a three column headline: "STIMSON GIVES OUT OUR NAVAL PROGRAM, PARITY WITH BRITAIN AT 15 BATTLESHIPS AND RIGHT OF DUPLICATION IN CRUISERS"with subheads. (see) Lengthy text.
Page 2 has one a column heading: "CRUISER PENSACOLA PUT IN COMMISS... See More
Carrier's Address... A title willing to both praise and blame...
Item #661625
January 04, 1854
INDEPENDENT PRESS, Lawrenceburgh, Indiana, Jan. 4, 1854
* The Carrier Address to the subscribers - re: the New Year
Taking a full column and a bit more on pg. 2 is the: "Carriers Address To The Patrons Of The Independent Press, January 1, 1854."
News of the day with period advertising is found throughout. The newspaper describes itself in the masthead as: "A Family Newspaper ... See More
Jane Goodall's Tanganyika study...
Item #661624
February 28, 1964
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, February 28, 1964
* Jane Goodall's famous return
* Chimpanzees in Tanganyika
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Blonde Finds Chimps Look Down on Humans" with caption: "They're No Gentlemen" and photo. (see) Coverage on Jane Goodall's return from her long stay in the African wilds, studying the be... See More
Don Drysdale in World Series... Dodgers vs. Yankees... with photo...
Item #661623
October 06, 1963
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, October 6, 1963 The front page has a three column-wide, two line head "Los Angeles Does It Again With More Great Pitching, 1-0" with an accompanying photo of pitcher Don Drysdale and outfielder Tommy Davis with a header "Big D's Do It for Dodgers". Further coverage is on the front page of the Sports Section with a he... See More
Harry Atwood flight...Ty Cobb photo... Lynching...
Item #661622
August 15, 1911
THE ALLENTOWN LEADER, Allentown, Pennsylvania, August 15, 1911 Page 4 has a column-wide report "Mob Leaders Face Arrest" with subheads "Authorities learn Names of Many Lynchers" "State Police At Scene" "District Attorney Says Firemen Were Among Rioters and He Has Evidence Against Thirty". This is in regards to the mob which burned Zachariah Walker, a c... See More
Republic of the Philippines established...
Item #661621
July 04, 1946
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, July 4, 1946
* The Republic of the Philippines is established
The front page has a two column heading: "Historic Rites Mark Birth of Philippines Republic" 1st report coverage on the establishment of the Republic of the Philippines.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 16 pages, minor margin wear, generally in nice co... See More
David Berkowitz "Son of Sam" recordings for offered for sale...
Item #661618
August 13, 1977
THE DAILY UNION, Junction City, Kansas, August 13, 1977 Page 3 has a headline "Say lawyer asked $50,000 - Son of Sam recordings offered". "...one of his attorneys reportedly offered to sell The New York Daily News six hours of recorded conversation with Berkowitz... The News said in today's edition that Peltz offered -- through a representative -- to see it to the 'Nor... See More
Jean Harlow's burial...
Hitler plans speech...
Item #661616
June 09, 1937
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, June 9, 1937 The front page carries a one column headline "Jean Harlow Buried Today" with subhead "Only William Powell and Members of the Family Admitted to the Chapel" "Hollywood in Mourning". This continues to page 8 where another article "Jean Harlow's Childhood Life was a Happy Affair; Guarded by H... See More
1928 Pola Negri... Polish actress....
Item #661615
September 09, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 9, 1928
* Polish actress Pola Negri
The front page has one column headings: "POLA NEGRI HURT; DEATH WAS FEARED" "Actress Injured When Thrown From Horse in Paris--Danger Passes in 36 Hours" "In Coma Most Of The Night" and more. Report continues inside with photo of Negri. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Compl... See More
Helen Wills Moody wins 8th Wimbeldon singles....
Item #661604
July 02, 1938
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, July 2, 1938
* Helen Wills Moody wins 8th & last silver salver
* The Championships, Wimbledon vs. Helen Jacobs
* Nice headline for display
The front page has a great banner headline: "MRS. MOODY CRUSHES HELEN JACOBS" with subheads and photo. Nice for display and unusual for such a nice headline being on the front page dealing with sports. Much more in... See More
First Battle of El Alamein in 1942...
Item #661591
July 03, 1942
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, July 3, 1942
* First Battle of El Alamein
* World War II Egypt
The front page has nice banner headline: "BRITISH HURL BACK NAZIS" with subhead. Nice for display.
Complete with all 20 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding holes along the spine, generally nice. ... 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
Shirley Temple Black is appointed to the United Nations...
Item #661544
August 30, 1969
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Russell, Kansas, August 30, 1969
* Child actress Shirley Temple Black
* Appointed to United Nations General Assembly
* President Richard Nixon
The front page carries a one column, two line headline "Nixon Appoints Shirley Black". The text begins: "Shirley Temple Black, a curly-haired movie moppet turned suburban housewife and ardent Republican, ... See More
Uniontown, Pennsylvania airplane disaster....
Item #661526
April 07, 1936
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, April 7, 1936
* Uniontown, Pennsylvania
* TWA airplane crash disaster
* Flight 1 - Cheat Mountain
* Early, same day 1st report
The front page has a great banner headline: "NEWARK AIRLINER CRASHES, 11 DIE" with subheads and photo of 1 of the 2 survivors. (see) Nice for display. A few more related photos on page 24. First report coverage on the TWA airlin... See More
A series on "Notable Jews"... The America's Cup yacht race...
Item #661512
October 19, 1893
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, Oct. 19, 1893 Of special interest is item #XIX of "Notable Jews - Julius Bien" which also includes a photograph & biography of him.
Among many other prints & photos is a full ft. page print of the "Vigilant", winner of the International Yacht Race; a full pg. on the yacht race; a doublepg. centerfold with 16 prints & photos on ... See More
Rowing on the Hudson...
Item #661506
August 05, 1865
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Aug. 5, 1865 A full page has two large prints: "Paul Falk's Lion Park, 8th Avenue and 110th Street, New York -- View Of The Hotel" and "View Of Lion Park and Belvedere...".
Also a half page: "The Great Rowing Match On The Hudson River At Poughkeepsie, New York"; fullpg: "...Burning of the Ship William Nelson Off the... See More
Latest reports on the Civil War...
Item #661491
June 15, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, June 15, 1862 Among the ftpg. column headlines on the Civil War are: "INTERESTING FROM NEW ORLEANS" News From North Carolina" "Mysterious Movements of the Rebel Forces" "Rebel Cavalry going in the Direction of Fredericksburg" "Arrival of the Jersey Blue" "News From Norfolk" and much more.
Eight pages, margin tears, some... See More
War-related events in Congress...
Item #661484
February 19, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 19, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Conscription Bill in the House" "A Home for Disabled Soldiers" "Copperheadism in the House" "Late Southern News" "Copperhead Movement in Kentucky" "From Cairo and Below" and more.
Eight pages, very nice condition.
Defeat of the rebels...
Item #661482
March 02, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 2, 1863 Among the front page column heads are: "The Attack On Vicksburg" "Opening the Way to the Rear" "Skirmish & Defeat of the Rebels" "Notice to Deserters from the Potomac Army" and more.
Eight pages, very nice condition.
Naval events in the Civil War...
Item #661481
March 03, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 3, 1863 Among the front page column heads are: "Another Naval Disaster" "Capture of the U.S. Gunboat Indianola by the Rebels" "Capture & Burning of the Ship Jacob Bell by the Florida" "Running the Wilmington, N.C., Blockade" "Resignation of General Sigel" and more.
Eight pages, great condition.
Paris is occupied by the Prussians: a notable event in European history...
Item #661477
March 06, 1871
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 2, 3, 4, 6, 1871
* Franco-Prussian War ends
* Siege of Paris, France
A lot of 4 issues each with front page content on the end of the Franco-Prussian War.
The March 2 issue has a lengthy article headed: "THE WAR ENDED" "The Treaty of Peace Ratified by the French Assembly" and further on: "Paris Before the Occupation" with more. M... See More
The charitable works of Florence Nightingale, & the controversy which resulted...
Item #661476
August 02, 1855
NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, Aug. 2, 1855 The front page has a nearly half column article headed: "Florence Nightingale Again--Christian Charity and Sectarian Bigotry". The focus of the article is less on the charitable works of the noted Florence Nightingale but on whether she was Catholic or Protestant based on her actions in the field tending to the wounded from the Crimean War. The ar... See More
Greeley was no fan of Edison?
Item #661474
December 30, 1879
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 30, 1879
* Charles F. Brush
* Early electric light
* Patent sold
Horace Greeley may not have been a fan of Thomas Edison as almost nothing is published in this title about the electric light inventory. However at the same time most other newspapers were reporting the invention the Tribune did not, but instead had on the ftpg: "The Brush Electric Light"... See More
Yankees win game 2 in 1936 World Series...
Item #661469
October 02, 1936
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, Oct. 2, 1936
* New York Yankees vs. Giants
* World Series MLB Baseball (game 2)
* Lou Gehrig & Joe DiMaggio era
The front page has a terrific banner headline: "YANKS WIN, EVEN SERIES" with subheads, box scores, scoreboard above the masthead and inning by inning coverage. Great for display. More in the sport's section and nice to have in this unco... See More
"Cabin in the Sky" premiere review....
Item #661458
October 26, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 26, 1940
* Cabin in the Sky 1st review
* Broadway musical w/ Ethel Waters
This 36 page newspaper has the very 1st review of the all black cast Broadway musical "Cabin in the Sky"
Page 19 has a heading: "Ethel Waters Heads Players of 'Cabin in the Sky,' a Musical Fantasy With a Negro Cast" with photo of Waters and list of cast (see ima... See More
Frank Lockhart plunges into ocean at Daytona...
Item #661409
February 23, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 23, 1928
* Race car driver Frank Lockhart
* Land speed record attempt
* Daytona Beach, Florida
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "LOCKHART IN AUTO HURTLES INTO OCEAN AT 225 MILES AN HOUR" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 44 pages, irregular along the spine, nice condition.... See More
Item #661376
March 24, 1800
THE LONDON PACKET; OR NEW LLOYD'S EVENING POST, England, March 24, 1800 The masthead features a coat-of-arms. Various news from Europe, mostly from England.
Four pages, red ink at the top of the ftpg., good condition.
The Morro Castle tragedy...
Item #661373
September 10, 1934
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, Sept. 10, 1934 The ftpg. headline announces: "INDENDIARISM BLAMED FOR MORRO CASTLE TRAGEDY" with related subheads. Page 5 has six related photos.
Eight pages, nice condition.
Reports from the beginning weeks of World War I...
Item #661361
July 30, 1914
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, July 30, 1914 The last column on the ftpg. has a nice stack of headlines on the very early weeks of what would become World War I, including: "GERMAN NOTE TO RUSSIA" "Demands Her Intentions in Regard to Her Reported Mobilization" "Blood Is Flowing on the Danube" "Serbs Impeding the Austrian Advance Into Their County" "An... See More
Reviews & premiere ads for "Home Alone," "Rescuers Down Under," & "Rocky V" in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #661349
November 16, 1990
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 16, 1990
* "Home Alone", "Child's Play 2," "Rocky V," and Disney's "Rescuers Down Under" - full-page ads with reviews
* Grand Opening Day movie premieres
* Best to have in a Hollywood regional newspaper
A terrific issue on the premieres and reviews of the motion picture hits of "Home Alone", "Child... See More
Frank Lockhart killed at Daytona...
Item #661334
April 26, 1928
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass., April 26, 1928
* Race car driver Frank Lockhart
* Land speed record attempt death
* Daytona Beach, Florida
The front page has a one column heading: "SPEEDSTER DIES ON RACE TRACK" with subhead and small photo. (see) First report coverage continues on page 18 with photo of Lockhart.
Also a front page report on the death of famous aviator Floyd B... See More
Chicago Bear wins 1941 NFL title...
Item #661331
December 22, 1941
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, December 22, 1941
* Chicago Bears win NFL pro football championship
* Just after the bombing of Pearl Harbor - WWII era
The sport's section (page 21) has a six column headline: "Power, Weight, Spirit Crown Bears Grid Kings" with subheads, related photo and stats. First report coverage on the Chicago Bears winning the National Football League cha... See More
Adolph Hitler becomes chancellor photo....
Item #661318
February 05, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Rotogravure section only, February 5, 1933
* Adolph Hitler photo
* New chancellor of Germany
* Horst Wessel
This rotogravure section has a front page photo showing Adolph Hitler at the grave site of Horst Wessel with heading: "The Man Of The Hour In Germany: Adolph Hitler" (see) Horst Wessel's death was used by the socialist party as promotion purposes.
... See More
1942 Cleveland circus fire... Ringling Brothers Circus...
Item #661304
August 04, 1942
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, August 4, 1942
* Cleveland, Ohio circus fire
* Ringling Brothers animals
The front page has a four column heading: "Circus Fire Kills 35 Animals" (see) First report coverage on the fire disaster of the Ringling Brothers, Barnum & Bailey Circus at Cleveland, Ohio that killed many wild animals.
Complete with all 22 pages, light toning and minor wear at ... See More
1941 Ford strike at River Rouge Plant...
Item #661301
April 02, 1941
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, April 2, 1941
* Ford Motor Company
* River Rouge Plant strike
* UAW - United Automobile Workers
The front page has a great banner headline: "TROOPERS RUSHED TO PLANT AS FORD BATTLE INJURES 30" with subheads. Nice for display. Related photo on page 2.
Complete with all 44 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small b... See More
Douglass MacArthur's escape from the Philippines...
Item #661298
March 17, 1942
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, March 17, 1942
* Douglass MacArthur escapes from the Philippines
The front page has a terrific banner headline in large, bold lettering: "MacARTHUR REACHES AUSTRALIA AS CHIEF" with subheads and photo of MacArthur. Great for display. More on page 2.
Complete with all 24 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small... See More
Galveston Flood...
Item #661271
September 13, 1900
THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Bethlehem, PA, September 13, 1900.
* Galveston Hurricane storm flood (historic)
* Original reporting
* Deadliest natural disaster in U.S. history
This newspaper is complete in eight pages with two column headlines on front page that include:
* HUNDREDS OF CORPSES CREMATED IN THE CITY OF GALVESTON
* Scores of Wrecked Building Burned Yesterday. Many Boat... See More
Galveston Flood...
Item #661270
September 12, 1900
THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Bethlehem, PA, September 12, 1900.
* Galveston Hurricane storm flood (historic)
* Original reporting
* Deadliest natural disaster in U.S. history
This newspaper is complete in eight pages with two column headlines on front page that include:
* BODIES OF THE DEAD A MENACE TO THE LIVING IN GALVESTON
* The Latest News From the Stricken City as Sensational as it... See More
Philippines Campaign in 1941...
Item #661243
December 24, 1941
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, December 24, 1941
* Philippines Campaign
* Japanese invasion
The front page has a nice banner headline: "MacARTHUR LEADS DRIVE TO REPEL 150,000 JAPS" with subheads. (see) Nice for display.
Complete with all 20 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.... See More
SS Normandie on fire...
Item #661235
February 10, 1942
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, February 10, 1942
* SS Normandie burns - on fire
* Early, same day report before capsizing
* Nice headline in this uncommon NYC title
The front page has a great banner headline: "NORMANDIE ON FIRE HERE" (see) A very early, same day report before the famous ocean liner capsized in New York Harbor.
Complete with all 24 pages, light toning at the margins, s... See More
Post WWII coverage - Germany & Japan - 7 front pages...
Item #661217
THE CLEVELAND PRESS, Ohio (miscellaneous dates from Sept.-Dec., 1945 - outer leaves from 7 or more issues)* Post-WWII Coverage
* Primary coverage - balance of Japan & Germany
The months following WW2 were critical in regards to holding nations and individuals accountable for War Crimes, and for establishing a foundation for future peace. Being offered is a set of at least 7 outer leave... See More
Post WWII coverage - Germany & Japan - 7 front pages...
Item #661215
THE CLEVELAND PRESS, Ohio (miscellaneous dates from Sept.-Dec., 1945 - outer leaves from 7 or more issues)* Post-WWII Coverage
* Primary coverage - balance of Japan & Germany
The months following WW2 were critical in regards to holding nations and individuals accountable for War Crimes, and for establishing a foundation for future peace. Being offered is a set of at least 7 outer leave... See More
Post WWII coverage - mostly Japan - 7 front pages...
Item #661200
THE CLEVELAND PRESS, Ohio (miscellaneous dates from Sept.-Dec., 1945 - outer leaves from 7 or more issues)* Post-WWII Coverage
* Primary coverage - Japan
* Some Nazi/Germany-related articles included
The months following WW2 were critical in regards to holding nations and individuals accountable for War Crimes, and for establishing a foundation for future peace. Being offered is a set of... See More
Post WWII coverage - mostly Japan - 7 front pages...
Item #661199
THE CLEVELAND PRESS, Ohio (miscellaneous dates from Sept.-Dec., 1945 - outer leaves from 7 or more issues)* Post-WWII Coverage
* Primary coverage - Japan
* Some Nazi/Germany-related articles included
The months following WW2 were critical in regards to holding nations and individuals accountable for War Crimes, and for establishing a foundation for future peace. Being offered is a set of... See More
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