1st ever contact with the Moon.....
Item #658345
January 25, 1946
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, January 25, 1946
* 1st contact with the Moon
* Unites States Army Radar
* Belmar, New Jersey
The front page has a great banner headline: "U. S. RADAR REACHES MOON!" with subheads. Nice for display. First report coverage on the very first contact with a celestial body by humans on Earth.
Complete with all 36 pages, light toning at the margins, small library... See More
1945 Prince Fumimaro Konoe suicide...
Item #658340
December 16, 1945
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, December 16, 1945
* Fumimaro Konoe suicide death
* Post World War II - eludes arrest
The front page has a nice banner headline: "PRINCE KONOYE ENDS LIFE" with subhead and small photo. Nice for display. First report coverage on the suicide of the Prime Minister of Japan and founder/leader of the Taisei Yokusankai.
Complete issue, light toning at the margins... See More
1st balloon flight into the stratosphere...
Item #658313
May 27, 1931
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., May 27, 1931
* 1st ballooning flight into the stratosphere
* Auguste Piccard & Paul Kipfer
The front page has a one column heading: "BALLOON LEAVES FOR HIGHT NEVER REACHED BY MAN" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the takeoff of the very 1st balloon flight to reach the stratosphere.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Co... See More
Andrew Phillip Cunanan's death... serial killer of gay men...
Item #658290
July 25, 1997
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 25, 1997 (1st 5 sections)
* Serial killer Andrew Phillip Cunanan takes his own life
* Had targeted wealthy and/or famous gay men
* Italian designer Giovanni Versace was last victim
The front page has considerable coverage telling of the death of serial killer Andrew Phillip Cunanan, who had been targeting wealthy and/or famous homosexual men. The last person he murd... See More
Debut of Sugar Ray Robinson in 1940...
Item #658258
October 05, 1940
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 5, 1940
* Sugar Ray Robinson's pro debut
* Madison Square Garden boxing
A night of boxing was held at Madison Square Garden which involved various fights including the main event at the end as usual which was a title fight. One of the preliminary fights involved Sugar Ray Robinson which was his very first professional boxing match. He would go on to what m... See More
Automobiles for 1946... Color illustrations...
Item #658255
June 02, 1946
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, Graphic Section only, June 2, 1946
* Automobiles for 1946 - vehicles
* Makes and models in color
The front page of this section has 19 color illustrations headed: "Here Are The Automobiles Of The Year" which shows the various makes for the year 1946. (see) Great for display. Article continues on page 4.
Complete graphic section only with 10 pages, minor s... See More
The trial of Mary Harris - rare "insanity" plea by a female...
Item #658252
July 13, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, July 13, 1865
* The trial of Mary Harris
* a rare "insanity" plea made by a female...
* Post Civil War Mississippi reconstruction
On the front page under Mississippi is the Proclamation of Governor Sharkey to permit ...the loyal people of said State to organize a State government..., signed in type by the provisional government W.
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* The trial of Mary Harris
* a rare "insanity" plea made by a female...
* Post Civil War Mississippi reconstruction
On the front page under Mississippi is the Proclamation of Governor Sharkey to permit ...the loyal people of said State to organize a State government..., signed in type by the provisional government W.
"the North Strand Bombing" 1941 Dublin...
Item #658242
May 31, 1941
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 31, 1941
* The North Strand Bombing (1st report)
* Neutral Dublin, Ireland German attack
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a great banner headline: "BOMBS HIT DUBLIN; 30 KILLED" with subhead. (see) Nice for display. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete with 22 pages, light toning at t... See More
Nazis invade Crete in 1941...
Item #658238
May 23, 1941
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 23, 1941
* Battle of Crete
* Germans invade Greece
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a great banner headline: "'DEATH BATTLE' GRIPS CRETE" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Related war map is on the back page. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete with all 42 pa... See More
Texas A&M Aggies Cotton Bowl & much more...
Item #658236
January 02, 1941
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, section 2 (sports) only, January 2, 1941
* Rose Bowl: Stanford Cardinals vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers
* Orange Bowl: Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Georgetown Hoyas
* Sugar Bowl: Boston College Eagles vs. Tennessee Volunteers
* Cotton Bowl: Texas A&M Aggies vs. Fordham Rams
The front page of this section has two banner headlines: "STANFORD, BOSTON COLLEGE WIN ... See More
Assualt wins Triple Crown... 1946 horse racing...
Item #658235
June 02, 1946
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, June 2, 1946
* Thoroughbred racehorse
* Assault wins Belmont Stakes
* Triple Crown champion
The front page of section 2 (sports) has a seven column headline: "Assault Wins Belmont Stakes For Triple Crown" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Assault winning the triple crown in horse racing. Always nice to have notable even... See More
St. Louis, Missouri...
Item #658230
March 14, 1857
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, March 14, 1857 This title was formatted much like the more popular "Harper's Weekly" being tabloid-size with several pages of prints. This title actually precedes Harper's, which did not begin publication until 1857. Within this issue are prints captioned: "Saint Louis, Missouri (5 scenes)" "New York Harbor Scene" "
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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 1857...
Item #658229
March 21, 1857
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, March 21, 1857 This title was formatted much like the more popular "Harper's Weekly" being tabloid-size with several pages of prints. This title actually precedes Harper's, which did not begin publication until 1857. Within this issue are prints captioned: "Harrisburg PA (4 scenes)", "The Island of Nisida, Italy", "
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Bicycles... Marvin Safe Company...
Item #658227
February 13, 1886
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, February 13, 1886 The frontpage features an article "The Marvin Safe" which shows two different illustrations from the company with more coverage inside. Inside is an article inside: "Improved Treadle For Bicycles" includes a very nice 6 1/2 by 4 1/4 inch illustration of an early bicycle. Other articles are: "Wetmore's Improve... See More
Winston Churchill address to U.S. Congress...
Item #658071
December 27, 1941
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, December 27, 1941
* Prime Minister Winston Churchill address
* Joint session of the United States Congress
* "We Are The Masters Of Our Fate" speech
The front page has a one column heading: "Churchill Sees Lasting Anglo-US Tie" with subhead. (see) Complete text of Churchill's speech with photo.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the da... See More
Mickey Mantle's 1st Game as official Centerfielder....
Item #657971
May 21, 1952
NEW YORK TIMES, May 21, 1952
* Mickey Mantle *1st game as centerfielder
* Officially becomes replacement for Joe Dimaggio
* Best title to be had ?
Pg. 33 has a 6 column headline: "Yankees Turn Back White Sox for Sain's Fourth Triumph" with subheads that include: "Bombers Win, 4-3, As Mantle Helps" & more. Summary and the box score. In the summary is mentio... See More
Lucy, Lady Houston death...
Item #657967
December 30, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 30, 1936
* Lucy, Lady Houston death
* British philanthropist & suffragette
* Political activist - aviation pioneer
The top of page 21 has a one column heading: "LADY HOUSTON DIES AT HOME IN LONDON" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Lucy, Lady Houston.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete wi... See More
Mickey Mantle Home Run clears 110 ft building at 370 feet...
Item #657958
June 19, 1956
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 19, 1956
* Mickey Mantle long home run
* Brigg's Stadium, Detroit, Michigan
* Best title to be had ?
The sport's section (page 20) has a banner headline: "Yankees Defeat Tigers on Mantle's Three-Run Homer in Eighth at Detroit" with subheads and box scores. Great to have from the home of Yankee baseball.
Other news, sports and advertisem... See More
Battle of Lake Khasan ends.... Changkufeng....
Item #657951
August 11, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 11, 1938
* Battle of Lake Khasan ends
* Changkufeng Incident - Russia
* Manchukuo (Empire of Japan)
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "RUSSIA AND JAPAN IN TRUCE, HOLD LINES NOW OCCUPIED; AGREE TO DELIMIT BORDER" with subheads. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news,... See More
Early British Columbia, Canada...
Item #657937
April 24, 1879
MAINLAND GUARDIAN, New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada, April 24, 1879 A quite uncommon title from this town in British Columbia, with various news and literary items of the day and a wealth of ads a well, several of which are illustrated.
Complete in four pages, typical folio size, a news agent's stamp in the upper right corner, very minor margin wear, nice condition.
Boston sleighing...
Item #657936
February 26, 1859
GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, February 26, 1859 The front page has an illustration "Representation of a Wild Boar Hunt in Algeria" with an accompanying article. Inside has a nice print of: "Sleighing Scene on Boston Neck" and "Cuban Volante, for Ladies in Fashionable Drives in the Paseo de Isabel, Havana" with articles on both. The bkpg. show... See More
Columbian Exposition...
Item #657932
September 02, 1893
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, September 2, 1893 The front cover has "The World's Columbian Exposition - The Great German Search Light" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "The World's Columbian Exposition - Bilgram's Exhibit of Cut Bevel Gear Wheels"; "...State Buildings"; "The New Protected Cruiser Detroit"; and more ... See More
New weapon is created... A stowaway slave case...
Item #657929
October 15, 1836
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 15, 1836 Content includes: "Another Slave Case" concerning a runaway slave; "War In Florida" with the Indians; "The Hindoo Exhibition" and more.
The back page has: "New Weapon" with the report stating: "We have been...shown one of the most awfully destructive weapons, made by gen. Houston's orders, ... See More
Slave ships arrive at Galveston... A Proclamation by the President...
Item #657925
August 08, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 8, 1818 Page 6 has: "General Jackson's Campaign" which lists the number of: "...The Indians inhabiting the country lying between Georgia & the Mississippi river..." totaling 11,000 warriors. It notes: "This force, if embodied and hostile, would e serious enemy to the United States...".
The bkpg. has: "A P... See More
Nice banner headline on noted golfer Bobby Jones...
Item #657914
July 13, 1927
CHICAGO DAILY NEWS, July 13, 1927
* Golfer Bobby Jones
* Open Championship
* St. Andrews, Scotland
This is section 3 only of the issue but it has its own masthead & dateline. The banner headline announces: "JONES LEADS CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND OF BRITISH OPEN TOURNEY" with a nice full-figure photo of Bobby Jones headed: "Champion Shows The Way". Also a subhead: "Supe... See More
Mexican War nears its end: Mexicans want to negotiate a peace...
Item #657900
September 29, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept, 29, 1847 Page 3 has much of a column taken up with fine report on the closing battles of the Mexican-American War, headed: "The Late Battles In Mexico". Near the beginning is: "Our arms are again victorious, but at a fearful cost of life and blood...". The American army was advancing very close to Mexico City: &q... See More
Reflecting upon the notable Battle of Buena Vista...
Item #657899
September 21, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 21, 1847
* re. Battle of Buena Vista
* Mexican-American War
Page 3 contains a lengthy letter with details on the: "Battle Field of Buena Vista" actually fought in February. It was a signal victory for the Americans over a much larger Mexican Army.
Also on page 2: "From the Army of Gen. Taylor".
Four pages, ver... See More
Terrific report as the Mexican War nears its end...
Item #657897
September 16, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 16, 1847
* Battle for Mexico City
* General Winfield Scott victory
* Mexican-American War ending
Much of page 2 is taken up great & very detailed accounts of the final battles of the Mexican War before the Armistice, as General Scott advances upon Mexico City.
The page begins with column heads: "THE LATE VICTORIES IN MEX... See More
Mexican War... D.C. properties up for sheriff sale...
Item #657896
September 15, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 15, 1847 All of pages 1 & 2 are taken up with a huge chart of "City Property To Be Sold For Taxes", several on Pennsylvania Ave. Likely some now notable residences on the list.
Page 3 has some fine content on the Mexican War with: "From Buena Vista" and: "The Battle of Buena Vista" and; "Late ... See More
Latest news from the Mexican War...
Item #657895
September 11, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 11, 1847 Page 3 contains several items relating to the Mexican War including: "North Carolina Volunteers" "The Present Aspect of New Orleans" "The News form the Seat of War" which includes letters datelines from Orizaba, Vera Cruz and Jalapa with many reports taking over 1 1/2 columns.
Four pages, good... See More
Several reports from the Mexican War...
Item #657894
September 01, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept 1, 1847 Page 2 has: "The State of the War in Mexico--Constructing a Government". Page 3 includes: "Latest From Tampico" with reports on the Mexican War, in addition to: "Departure of Troops" "General Pillow" which includes a letter datelines from Puebla, Mexico & another from New Orleans; "F... See More
Joe Louis title fight vs.Tony Galento...
Item #657886
June 29, 1939
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 29, 1939
* Joe Louis (Brown Bomber)
* Tony Galento (Two Ton)
* Heavyweight boxing title fight
The front page has a five column heading: "Louis Stops Galento in 4th Round" with subhead. (see) The front page of section 2 (sports) has a nice banner headline: "LOUIS FLOORED IN 3D, STOPS GALENTO IN 4TH" with subheads and 2 related photos. Nice fo... See More
Al Capone's trial would result in eight years in the federal penitentiary...
Item #657857
October 12, 1931
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 12, 1931
* Al 'Scarface' Capone - gangster - mob boss
* Famous tax evasion trial w/ much testimony
* Best title to be had - very rare as such
The front page has a one column heading regarding the two-week long trial of notorious gangster Al "Scarface" Capone: "U. S. TO TRACE CAPONE'S RISE IN TRIAL TODAY" with subhead. (se... See More
1862 Civil War - Iuka Mississippi... Raising the Black Flag...
Item #657844
October 04, 1862
THE NEW YORK TIMES, NY, October 4, 1862
* Raising the Black Flag - the end of Yellow Fever Epidemic
* Raising the Black Flag - the end of Yellow Fever Epidemic
* The war in Missouri
This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includ
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Port Hudson... The Yazoo Pass Expedition...
Item #657842
March 17, 1863
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 17, 1863
* Yazoo Pass Expedition
* Port Hudson
This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following headlines: "OPERATIONS ON THE MISSISSIP
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* Yazoo Pass Expedition
* Port Hudson
This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following headlines: "OPERATIONS ON THE MISSISSIP
Gen. McClellan nominated for President... Surrender of Fort Morgan, Alabama...
Item #657841
September 01, 1864
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, September 1, 1864
* Fort Morgan, Mobile, Alabama
* General McClellan Nominated for President
* Fort Morgan, Mobile, Alabama
* General McClellan Nominated for President
This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following headlines: "CHICAGO CONVENTION" "McClellan Nominated for President" "A Peace Horse and A
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Huge front page photo of Herbert Hoover...
Item #657836
June 17, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Rotogravure section only, June 17, 1928
* Herbert Clark Hoover nominated for President
* 1928 Republican National Convention
This is the complete 16 page "Rotogravure Picture Section" only has the front page entirely taken up with a huge photo captioned: "Herbert Hoover, Republican Nominee for President of the United States." Inside features a double... See More
George Rogalski guilty... Dorette Zietlow kidnapping...
Item #657834
June 20, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 20, 1934
* George Rogalski - boy kidnapper guilty
* Dorette Zietlow kidnapping and death
The front page has a great banner headline: "FIND ROGALSKI BOY GUILTY" with subheads. Related photo is on the back page. (see) Probably only reported in a Chicago publication.
Complete with all 36 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on very high qua... See More
1936 Black Legion murder arrests...
Item #657830
May 23, 1936
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 23, 1936
* Black Legion - American terrorists arrests
* Charles Poole murder - lynching
* Works Progress Administration organizer
The front page has a great banner headline: "ARREST 7 AS ROBED SLAYERS" with subheads. Nice for display. Four related photos are on the back page. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous pu... See More
Daniel McFarlan Moore death... electrical inventor...
Item #657827
June 16, 1936
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 16, 1936
* Daniel Moore McFarlan murder
* Electrical engineer and inventor
* Fluorescent & Neon lamp lighting
* Thomas Alva Edison associate
The front page has a one column heading: "Inventor Aid, Associate of Edison, Slain" (see) Small photo of McFarlan on the back page.
Complete with all 36 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on... See More
Much reporting on the Mexican War...
Item #657824
August 28, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Aug. 28, 1847 Page 2 has over a full column headed: "The Annexation - A Letter From Gen. Sam. Houston" signed by him in type: Sam. Houston.
Page 3 has nearly 2 columns of reports from the Mexican War headed: "Seven Days Later From Gen. Scott" which includes a lengthy letter datelines: "Camp at Bridge, 24 miles from Ver... See More
Much on the Mexican War...
Item #657823
August 16, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Aug. 16, 1847 Fully half of page 3 is taken up with a great wealth of news from the Mexican War, all under the heading: "One Month Later From Gen. Scott".
With the reporting are various letters datelined: "U.S. Flagship Mississippi", "Headquarters of the Army" "Puebla, Mexico" and "Vera Cruz". ... See More
Hugo Black takes office.. U.S. Supreme Court...
Item #657817
August 18, 1937
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, August 18, 1937
* Hugo Black - American politician and jurist
* Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court
* Klu Klux Klan - KKK
The front page has a great banner headline: "BLACK GOES ON COURT, 63-16" with subheads and related cartoon. Nice for display. First report coverage on Hugo Black taking office as Associate Justice of the United Stat... See More
Snow yacht sailing... Faust's Stove for railway cars...
Item #657813
March 19, 1887
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 19, 1887
* Snow yacht sailing
* Paris morgue
* Magazine gun for the German Army
* Faust's Stove for railway cars
Illustrations have supporting text. Many interesting advertisements as well. The issue is complete and in very good condition.
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* Snow yacht sailing
* Paris morgue
* Magazine gun for the German Army
* Faust's Stove for railway cars
Illustrations have supporting text. Many interesting advertisements as well. The issue is complete and in very good condition.
Edison's method for powering light bulbs...
Item #657812
October 13, 1883
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 13, 1883
* T. Edison's Method for Powering Light Bulbs
... See More
* T. Edison's Method for Powering Light Bulbs
* The Brooklyn BridgeThis 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations, accompanied by text, of the latest inventions of the day including: "Edison Twelve Hundred Electric Light Machine", "Deep Rock Cuts on Pennsylvnia Railroad Near New York", "B
Perry and Goddard's perpetual revolver...
Item #657811
November 18, 1868
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, November 18, 1868
* Perry & Goddard's perpetual revolver
* Perry & Goddard's perpetual revolver
This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations, accompanied by text, of the latest inventions of the day including: "The Perry and Goddard 'Double Header,' or 'Perpetual Revolver'", and "Double Seated Lock Safety Valve".
... See More
Electric Club House of New York City...
Item #657810
March 03, 1888
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 3, 1888 This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions/prints: "Electric Club House of New York City", "Car Coupling", "Portable Bath", "Thermo-Motor", and much more.
These illustrations also have text that goes
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These illustrations also have text that goes
Rare title from New Hampshire...
Item #657809
February 01, 1838
N.H. PATRIOT--EXTRA, Concord, New Hampshire, Feb., 1838
* Rare title
Just below the dateline is "Incontrovertible Facts - Democrats, Read ! " with most of the content being politics and finance reports. Four pages, very nice condition.
Civil War map - Corinth, Mississippi.....
Item #657802
October 06, 1862
THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, October 6, 1862.
* Pittsburg, Tennessee
* Monterey, Tennessee
* Purdy, Tennessee
This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition (except for some margin wear) due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first
... See More
This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition (except for some margin wear) due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first
Virginia's historic religious freedom act...
Item #657797
January 01, 1787
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1787 Included is the notable: "Act for Establishing Religious Freedom, Passed in the Assembly of Virginia, in the beginning of the year 1786" which takes over a full page. The statute disestablished the Church of England in Virginia and guaranteed freedom of religion to people of all religious faiths, including Catholics and Jews as well a... See More
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