Kentucky newspaper for farmers...
Item #655330
June 01, 1881
HOME AND FARM, Louisville, Kentucky, June 1, 1881 Calls itself: "A Semi-Monthly Record For Farmers". Inside has a nice: "View of the Grounds & Buildings of the International Cotton Exposition". Very ornate engraving in the masthead.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed so it folds out to one large sheet, various wear at the margins, generally good.
Al Capone out - Johnny "the Immune" Torrio takes over...
Item #655282
June 19, 1931
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, June 19, 1931 The front page has an article headed: "New Leader Takes Place Of Al Capone," which announces that Johnny "the Immune" Torrio has taken over the gangland leadership - with more.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day are present as well.
Complete in 22 pages, small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.... See More
Babe Ruth & Max Schmeling together in same photo...
Item #655280
June 02, 1931
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, June 2, 1931 Page 10 has a great photo of Babe Ruth and Max Schmeling with the caption: "Just A Couple Of Slug Champs." Great to have these two great athletes of the era in the same photo.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day are present as well.
Complete in 16 pages, a small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.... See More
Gandhi, Thomas Edison, and Al Capone...
Item #655279
February 25, 1931
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, Feb. 25, 1931 The front page has a large photo of Gandhi with the caption: "Gandhi Happy To Be Free Again." Also on the front page is an interesting article regarding Albert Einstein: "Einstein Used the Cigarette Relatively." Page 3 has a 2-column, two-line heading regarding Al Capone: "CAPONE ELUDES THE CROWDS AND GOES BEFORE U.... See More
Grace Fortescue trial for murder...
Item #655238
April 23, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 23, 1932
* Grace Fortescue trial
* Joseph Kahahawai murder
* Thalia Massie rape ?
* Honolulu, Hawaii
The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "DARROW BARS MOVE TO EXAMINE MASSIE" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the trial of Grace Fortescue for the murder of Joseph Kahahawai, a innocent man charged with the rape of her daughter, Thalia Massie.
Othe... See More
Death of the Kennedy patriarch, in a Boston newspaper...
Item #655227
November 19, 1969
BOSTON HERALD TRAVELER, Nov. 19, 1969
* Joseph P. Kennedy death (1st report)
* Best title to be had ?
Although the headline announces the second landing of men on the moon, also on the ftpg. is a report of the death of Joseph Kennedy, patriarch of the Kennedy family. "Joseph Kennedy Dead; Private Family Rites" with a photo of him & another of his wife & 2 daughter... See More
Mississippi civil rights workers go missing...
Item #655225
June 23, 1964
THE DETROIT NEWS, June 23, 1964
* Mississippi Civil Rights workers disappear
* James Chaney - Philadelphia MS (1st report)
The front page has a two column heading: "3 Rights Workers Vanish in Mississippi" (see) First report coverage on the 3 Civil Rights workers going missing at Philadelphia, Mississippi.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 40+ pag... See More
Joseph Farquharson death... Scottish painter...
Item #655193
April 16, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 16, 1935
* Joseph Farquharson death (1st report)
* Scottish painter - Scotland landscapes
The top of page 21 has a one column heading: "FARQUHARSON DIES; FAMOUS ARTIST, 89" with subheads. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not.
Other news, sports and advertisements of th... See More
March on Rome... Benito Mussolini taking over....
Item #655188
October 31, 1922
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., October 31, 1922
* Benito Mussolini initial rise to power
* March on Rome
* Government take over
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "'TO DEMOBILIZE FASCISTI AFTER MARCH TONIGHT" with subhead. (see) Coverage on Benito Mussolini taking control of Italy's government with the march on Rome.
Other news of the day.
Complete... See More
German parliamentary election and referendum, 1936...
Item #655183
March 30, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 30, 1936
* German parliamentary election and referendum, 1936
* Adolph Hitler - military occupation of the Rhineland
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "HITLER GETS BIGGEST VOTE; MANY BLANKS COUNTED IN; 542,953 ARE INVALIDATED" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 40 pages, rag edition... See More
1926 St. Louis Cardinals vs. New York Yankees...
Item #655181
October 08, 1926
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Mass., October 8, 1926
* New York Yankees vs. St. Louis Cardinals
* World Series of baseball (game 5)
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Herb Pennock Pitches Yankees to Victory in 10-Inning 3 to 2 Game" with subhead and box scores. Much more on pages 22 & 23.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 28 pages, ligh... See More
Early from Santa Barbara...
Item #655096
July 24, 1873
SANTA BARBARA PRESS, California, July 24, 1873
* Rare Old West publication
A very early & uncommon title from this well known California city. Typical news & ads of the day. The front page has: "A Tale of the California Mines".
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, minimal wear, minor tears at the spine, stray pencil marks inside, very nice.... See More
Re: the death of Alfred, Lord Tennyson...
Item #655085
October 10, 1892
CLEVELAND WORLD, Ohio, October 10, 1892 Page 4 has: "THE DEAD LAUREATE," which has excerpts from major newspapers from throughout the country paying tribute to poet Alfred, Lord Tennyson, who had died just a few days prior. See images for details.
Other news of the day with period advertising are found throughout.
Eight pages, even toning and edge chipping, pulpish/fragile, but i... See More
Death of famed actress Barbara Stanwyck...
Item #655067
January 21, 1990
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 21, 1990
* Barbara Stanwyck death (1st report)
* Movie - film & TV actress model singer
* Best title to be had ?
The bottom of the ftpg. has an article headed: "Barbara Stanwyck Dies; Career Spanned 60 Years" which includes a photo of her. The article carries over to page 36.
Great to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainme... See More
Williamsport (Newberry) PA church disaster....
Item #655065
December 27, 1872
THE WORLD, New York City, Dec. 27, 1872
* Williamsport, Pennsylvania PA (Newberry)
* Lycoming County church collapse disaster
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "TERRIBLE CATASTROPHE" with subheads. (see)
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 8 pages, irregular and some wear at the spine, otherwise good.... See More
Color cover of the Panama-Pacific Exposition...
Item #655055
December 06, 1913
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN - "Panama-Pacific International Exposition" issue, New York, Dec. 6, 1913 Features a very nice color cover of the Exposition. Also a nice doublepg. of photos inside. Color back cover for "Victor Talking Machine".
The complete issue, never bound nor trimmed, nice condition.
Second Arab-Israeli War (Suez Crisis) Cease War...
Item #655047
November 06, 1956
MIRROR NEWS EXTRA, Los Angeles, November 6, 1956
* The Second Arab-Israeli War (Suez Crisis) Cease-Fire..
* "Day of" truce announcement
The front page has the bold, two-line banner heading: "SUEZ CEASE-FIRE CALLED BY BRITISH," with subhead, "Truce Slated Tonight Unless Egypt Attacks." Also found on the front page and within are articles related to the U.S. Pres... See More
Eisenhower and Nixon (re)gain Republican ticket...
Item #655046
August 23, 1956
LOS ANGELES EXAMINER, EXTRA, August 23, 1956
* Dwight D. Eisenhower & Richard Nixon
* (re)nominated to the Republican ticket
The front page has a nice bold banner heading: "IKE, NIXON WIN," win subhead: "Vote Unanimous by Cheering Delegates." Individual photos of each candidate are also included making the issue great for display. Related coverage as found on inside ... See More
Duane Allman killed in 1971....
Item #655039
October 31, 1971
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 31, 1971
* Duane Allman killed in motorcycle accident
* Allman Brothers Band - Guitarist
Page 83 has a small and discrete one column heading: "Duane Allman Dies at 24 In a Motorcycle Accident" (see) Unfortunate for the small inconspicuous report here but still a first report in this famous publication.
Complete 1st section only with all 90 pages, good... See More
De Beers South African Diamond Mines close...
Item #655038
March 31, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, March 31, 1932
* De Beers Diamond Mines close
* $72,2000,000 gems on hand
Page 8 has the one-column heading: "DE BEERS MINES SET CLOSING FOR TODAY," with subhead: "Shut-down of South Africa's Diamond Industry Viewed as Requisite to a Revival," which is a report from Johannesburg, South Africa, which tells of the historic closing of the D... See More
Miller Huggins memorial dedication....
Item #655035
May 31, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, May 31, 1932
* Miller Huggins memorial dedication
* New York Yankees - MLB baseball
* Indianapolis 500 - Fred Frame
This 34 page newspaper has a four column headline on page 22: "45,000 See Yanks Conquer Red Sox Twice" with subheads that include: "Mayor Pays Tribute to Huggins, Extolling His as Sportsman, and Evokes Cheers" "Memorial I... See More
Babe Ruth (golf)... Early rockets... De Beers diamond mines close...
Item #655033
February 19, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 19, 1932 This issue is loaded with great content...
* Babe Ruth plays golf
* De Beers Diamond mines close
* Officially close due to the Great Depression
Page 2 has a two column heading: "De Beers Diamond Mines Are Closing Down; Others in South Africa Will Follow Suit" (see images). This first report coverage on the De Beers diamond fields of Sou... See More
The Carrier's Address poem...
Item #655011
January 08, 1856
LONG ISLAND DEMOCRAT, Jamaica, Queens County, Long Island, New York, Jan. 8, 1856
* New Year's carrier address
The front page has 1 1/2 columns taken up with: "The Carrier's Address to the Patrons of the Long Island Democrat", the significance of which can be found on the web.
Page 2 has two reports relating to the President's state-of-the-union address. &nb... See More
Texas A&M Aggies Cotton Bowl...
Item #654973
January 02, 1941
THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Kansas, 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 has a one column heading: "Stanford, West And Boston in Bowl Triumphs" with subhe... See More
Amelia is the first woman to fly the Atlantic...
Item #654970
June 26, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 26, 1928
* Woman aviator Amelia Earhart makes history
* Flight across the Atlantic Ocean
* Airplane "Friendship"
* Airplane "Friendship"
Page 26 has a one column heading: "MISS EARHART HAILS AMERICAN AIR PLANS" with subheads. (see) Coverage on Amelia Earhart being the guest of honor in England just after her famous flight across the Atlantic Ocean.
Other ... See More
NY Giants vs. NY Yankees... 1922 World Series...
Item #654951
October 04, 1922
THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Pennsylvania, October 4, 1922
* NY Giants vs. New York Yankees
* World Series (game 1) of baseball
The front page has nice banner headline: "GIANTS WIN FIRST GAME OF WORLD'S SERIES TODAY" with subheads. (see) Inning by inning reporting and box scores as well. Nice for display.
Fourteen pages, light toning, some spine wear, should be handled with care.
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Stephen Douglas & Abraham Lincoln... Early baseball report...
Item #654939
September 07, 1858
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 7, 1858
* Stephen Douglass & Abraham Lincoln
* Early baseball in New York City
The ftpg. has headlines & text on: "The Staten Island War" "Further Arrests" "Suspension of Superintendent Tallmadge" and more (see photos).
Pg. 4 has an article headed: "The President & Mr. Douglas" which mentions Lincoln as wel... See More
Supporting the cause of Prohibition...
Item #654911
May 29, 1884
THE LEVER, Chicago, Illinois, May 29, 1884 A prohibition newspaper which railed against the sale of alcohol. Their motto in the masthead: "No License for the Liquor Traffic in Any Form or for Any Price." Most of the content is themed on this principle.
Eight pages, nice condition.
Germany Threatens Austria in 1934...
Item #654873
February 20, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 20, 1934.
* Germany vs. Austria
* Soviet Russia
The front page of this issue has an article entitled: "Nazis Give Austria 8 Days to Submit" Additional articles include: "Soviet Has Huge Army in Siberia; 600 Planes in Vladivostok Area", "Appeals to Socialists", "Vast Crowds in Brussels Bow Before King's Coffin as Bod... See More
Jews not to take Hitler seriously in 1933 ?...
Item #654872
June 05, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 5, 1933
* Very bad advice given to Jews
* Jewish persecution at it's beginning
The top of page 9 has a one column heading: "HITLER IS 'FOOLISH,' VAUCLAIN ASSERTS" with subheads and more. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 32 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More
1st Masters golf Tournament (day 2)...
Item #654862
March 24, 1934
THE DETROIT NEWS, March 24, 1934
* 1st ever Masters Tournament
* 2nd day results - Bobby Jones
The front page of the sport's section (inside) has a one column heading: "JONES TRAILS BY 10 SHOTS" with subhead. (see) This was day 3 of the very 1st Master's making this a very significant issue for any golf collector.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete... See More
John Cappelletti... Heisman trophy... Penn state...
Item #654856
December 04, 1973
THE RALEIGH TIMES, North Carolina, December 4, 1973
* John Cappelletti wins Heisman
* Penn State Nittany Lions
* NCAA college football
The sport's section (page 10-B) has a five column headline: "Penn State's Cappelletti takes the Heisman Trophy" with photo of Cappelletti (see) First report coverage on Penn state running back, John Cappelletti, winning the 1973 Heis... See More
1949 Bermuda Triangle disappearance... Ponzi’s death…
Item #654844
January 19, 1949
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, January 19, 1949
* Bermuda Triangle airplane lost
* BSAA Star Ariel disappearance
* Charles Ponzi death (1st report)
The top oof page 55 has a one column heading: "72 PLANES SEARCH SEA FOR AIRLINER" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the BSAA Star Ariel disappearance over the Bermuda Triangle.
The top of the back page has a one column heading: &... See More
President Madison's Proclamation concerning this action against Spain...
Item #654832
September 16, 1815
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 16, 1815 The front page contains: "By the President of the United States of America - A Proclamation" concerning: "...sundry persons, citizens of the United States...especially within the state of Louisiana, are conspiring together to beg...the means for a military expedition...against the dominions of Spain, with which the United S... See More
Military career of Henry Dearborn... Early on wine...
Item #654814
May 16, 1812
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 16, 1812 Inside has nearly 2 pages taken up with a quite detailed biography of the military history of: "Major-General Henry Dearborn, Commander-in-Chief of the Northern Army" with a great on his career in the Revolutionary War. Also: "Cultivation of the Vine" takes over half a page concerning vineyards.
Sixteen pages, 6 by 9 3/1/4 4 i... See More
Earliest newspaper in your collection?
Item #654804
December 03, 1644
NOUVELLES, Paris, France, December 3, 1644 This issue predates the earliest English language newspaper we have in our inventory by several years. It was the "sister" publication of the "Gazette", the very first regular newspaper published in France, started in 1631 by Théophraste Renaudot but with influential backing by the powerful Cardinal de Richelieu. This titl... See More
1926 Rockwood, Tennessee mining disaster...
Item #654763
October 04, 1926
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, October 4, 1926
* Rockwood, Tennessee mining disaster
* Roane Iron mine explosion
* Early, same day report
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "65 Miners Believed Trapped by Blast 3 Miles Under Ground" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with 16 pages, a few tiny binding holes along sp... See More
Cuccinello brothers hit home runs in 1935...
Item #654745
July 06, 1935
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., July 6, 1935
* Tony and Al Cuccinello brothers
* Home Runs in same game (1st time)
The sport's section (page 12) has a one column heading: "Giants Crushed By Dodgers, 14-4; Bucher Features" with subhead and box scores. (see) Text includes: "Tony Cuccinello topped off the slugging with a homer in the eighth while young Brother Al duplica... See More
Beatrix of the Netherlands in born...
Item #654735
February 01, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 1, 1938
* Beatrix of the Netherlands is born
* Princess and Queen - Dutch royal family
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Princess Born to Juliana; The Netherlands Celebrates" with subhead. (see) First report coverage continues on page 4 with photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with 42 pages, rag e... See More
Joe Louis shortly after his upset loss to Schmeling...
Item #654724
October 10, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 10, 1936
* Joe Louis (Brown Bomber)
* Heavyweight boxing fight
* Jorge Brescia - Argentina boxer
The sport's section (page 19) has a banner headline: "Crowd of 5,200 Sees Louis Knock Out Brescia in Third Round at Hippodrome" with subheads and related photo. (see) This fight came shortly after Louis' famous upset loss to German boxer, Max Schmel... See More
1st Berlin to New York transatlantic airplane flight...
Item #654717
August 12, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 12, 1938
* First Berlin to New York airplane flight
* Captain Alfred Henke - Brandenburg
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "PLANE HERE FROM BERLIN IN 25 HOURS WITHOUT STOP AFTER A SECRET TAKE-OFF" with subheads. (see) Page 3 has a banner headline: "Another Chapter in Atlantic Flight History Is Provided by German Plane" with sub... See More
Hermann Goering's Four Year Plan...
Item #654710
October 26, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 26, 1937
* Hermann Goering - Adolph Hitler
* "Four Year Plan" - economic measures
* Rearmament of Germany
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Reich to Rally World's Germans In Support of the Four-Year Plan" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 46 pages, rag edition in ni... See More
Aviator Rudy Kling killed in 1937...
Item #654707
December 04, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 4, 1937
* Air Racer Rudy Kling killed
* "Pride of Lemont, Illinois"
* Air Racing - airplanes - aviation
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "2 Ace Fliers Die in Miami As Downdraft Traps Racers" with subhead. (see) First report coverage continues on page 3 with three related photos including one of Kling, the pride of Lemont, Illi... See More
1938 Mae West FCC radio censorship ordeal....
Item #654698
January 15, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, January 15, 1938
* Actress Mae West
* "Adam and Eve"
* FCC censorship
The top of the front page has one column headings : "Mae West Script Brings Sharp Rebuke From FCC" "NBC Is Censured for 'Vulgar' Broadcast of 'Adam and Eve'---59 Substations Are Criticized--Company Apology IS Rejected" Coverage on famous ac... See More
1937 Prince Aga Khan IV as a baby in photo...
Item #654693
December 20, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 20, 1937
* Prince Aga Khan IV photo
* Imam of Nizari Ismailism
Page 15 has a two column photo with heading: "Grandson Of Aga Khan On Sled Ride In Alps" (see)
News, sports and advertisements of day. Complete with all 44 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
1955 Ona Munson suicide death... actress...
Item #654687
February 12, 1955
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., February 12, 1955
* Ona Munson suicide death
* American film - movie actress
* "Gone With the Wind" Belle Watling
The bottom of the front page has a small one column photo with heading: "Free Again" and brief text. (see) First report coverage on the suicide death of this American actress in silent movies, vaudeville and theater.
Other news... See More
Farouk of Egypt marries in 1938...
Item #654683
January 21, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 21, 1938
* Farouk of Egypt marries (1st report)
* King of Egypt and the Sudan
* Queen Farida of Egypt
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "KING FAROUK MAKES FARIDA HIS QUEEN; WILD FETE IN CAIRO" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 40 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More
1875 Danielson, Connecticut....
Item #654682
July 01, 1875
WINDHAM COUNTY TRANSCRIPT, Danielsonville, Connecticut, July 1, 1875
* Danielson - Killingly
* Uncommon title
* Windham County
News with several interesting advertisements of the day.
Larger size issue measuring 28 x 21 inches, a little wear at the margins and central fold, generally in good condition.
Y.A. Tittle sets passing records in NFL game...
Item #654674
September 06, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 6, 1948
* Y. A. Tittle sets passing records in game
* Baltimore Colts quarterback
* NFL Football
The sport's section (page 10) has a banner headline: "Tittle Sets Two Records as Colts Upset Football Yankees; Brooklyn Loses" with subheads that include: "Tittle Star Of Winners" "Gains 346 Yards on Passes and Is Responsible for Five T... See More
Clint Frank wins Heisman Trophy... Yale...
Item #654673
December 08, 1937
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., December 8, 1937
* Clint Frank wins Heisman Trophy
* Yale University college football
The sport's section page 18 has a two column heading: "Clint Frank of Yale Awarded Heisman Trophy" (see) First report coverage on Clint Frank winning the Heisman Trophy out of Yale University.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 24 page... See More
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