1968 West Virginia Coal Mine Disaster....
* West Virginia coal mine explosion near Monongay WV in original report - great, unique gift idea
This 56 page newspaper has a banner headline above the masthead on the front page: "Hope Fades for 78 Trapped in Burning Mine" with related photos. Other news of the day with ads throughout. Good condition.
Jackie Kennedy to Marry again....
* Jackie Kennedy to marry Aristotle Onaissis on this same day in original report - unique gift idea
This 82 page newspaper has a two line, three column headline on the front page: "Jackie To Wed Onassis Today" withg related photos and other headlines. Other news of the day throughout. Good condition.
Craig Breedlove tops 600 M.P.H.....
* Craig Breedlove and the Spirit of America Sonic 1 breaks 600 M.P.H. at the Utah Salt Flats in original reporting - unique gift idea
This 30+ page newspaper has a two line, five column headline on the front page of the sports section: "Breedlove Does It Again---First to Go 600 MPH" with subheads: "Salt Flats Run Called 'Perfe
Lee Ann Roberts Breedlove Speed Record in 1965....
* Mrs. Lee Ann Roberts Breedlove breaks the woman's land speed record in her husband's jet powered automobile in original report
This 40+ page newspaper has a two line, two column headline on page 2 of the sports section: "Mrs. Breedlove Hits 308 MPH in Jet Car" tells of the woman's land speed record that was broken by Lee Ann Rober
Dwight Eisenhower Election, 1956...
* Dwight Eisenhower Wins Election
Robert S. McNamara's Harvard Speech...
* Robert S. McNamara's Speech at Harvard
* 1966
This 46 page newspaper has a two line, two column headline on the front page: "Harvard Critics Irk McNamara" Other news of the day throughout. Minor margin wear, otherwise in nice condition.
Willie Sutton Captured....
* Famous Bank Robber Willie Sutton Captured
Guggenheim Heirs Fall to Death...
* Guggenheim Heirs Die
* Boys Fall 13-Stories
This 36 page newspaper has a two line, one column headline on the front page: "2 GUGGENHEIM HEIRS DIE IN 13-STORY FALL" with subhead that include: "Baby Boy and Brother Drop From Arms of Mother on Hotel Surrey Roof" and more. Good condition.
Roslyn Heights, New York...
* Volume 1, Number 1
A bi-weekly containing local and regional content, various topical reports and commentary. Tabloid-size, 16 pages, some dirtiness at the spine.
Ruth Snyder & Judd Gray Executed...
* Ruth Snyder & Judd Gray Executed
* New York, 1928
This 24 page newspaper has a three line, two column headline on the front page: "MRS. SNYDER, GRAY, PENITENT, WALK UNFALTERING TO CHAIR; FORGIVE ME, WOMAN MURMURS" with subheads that include: "Gray's Lips Move in Prayers, Entering Death Chamber With Firm Step&q
Erwin Rommel Commits Suicide in 1944....
* Nazi Tank Leader
* Erwin Rommel Commits Suicide
This 30 page newspaper has a two line, one column headline on the front page: "DEATH OF ROMMEL REVEALED BY NAZIS" with subhead: "Marshal Had Been Reported Dead After Strafing of Car in France in July" This report continues on page 8 with larger headline and a one
* April Fool's Cover
* Crown Prince Wilhelm
* Colored Ads
The
color cover of this issue has a very nice print of a young boy that pulled an April Fool prank on a young lady (see
photos). There is no related article on this inside.
This issue contains an article entitled: "The Truth about My Life" by Crown P
* Lady with her dog at the Furrier Cover
* Many Stories
* Colored Ads
The
color cover of this issue has a very nice print of lady with her small dog at the furrier (see
photos). There is no related article on this inside.
This issue also contains many stories.
You get the complete 60 page issue plus bo
Will Rogers...
* New Year's Cover
* Will Rogers
* Colored Ads
The
color cover of this issue has a very nice print of a young couple checking their watch, ready to celebrate New Year's (see
photos). There is no related article on this inside.
Baseball...
* Two female ball players arguing with the umpire Cover
* Many Stories
* Colored Ads
The
color cover of this issue has a very nice print of two female ball players arguing with the umpire (see
photos). There is no related article on this inside.
You get the complete 68 page issue plus both the color covers
* Sailor, parrot and young lady Cover
* Charles Lindberg article
* Boxing stories
* Fibber McGee and Molly
* Colored Ads
The
color cover of this issue has a very nice print of a sailor and young lady with a very noisy parrot (see
photos). There is no related article on this inside.
The
issue contains
* Exercising Cover
* Football Article
* Colored Ads
The
color cover of this issue has a very nice print of a young lady doing
her excercise workout with lots of excercise materials around her (see
photos). There is no related article on this inside.
The
issue contains an article entitled: "There's No Ki
Georgetown, California 1904 Broadside...
* Georgetown California
* 1904 Government Election Broadside
A 9 by 11 5/8 inch broadside supplement (printed on one side only) with a chart showing the Official Vote of El Dorado County, Election of 1904. Lists presidential electors, Congressman, and other state and local positions. Bit of binding residue
* Hunting cover
* Davy Jones
* Colored Ads
The
color cover of this issue has a very nice print of a hunter and his dog encountering a skunk (see
photos). There is no related article on this inside.
This
issue features an article entitled: "Rendezvous with Davy Jones" by
Paul Deresco Augsburg. A haunting,
Baseball...
This issue features an article entitled: "Stealing World Series Signs and Signals - There are spies in baseball, very clever at fore-telling plays. Here are inside tips on the art." by Jimmy Powers.
Y
Bob Hope...
LIBERTY magazine, New York, October 7, 1939.
* Young couple trading roles cover
* Umpire looks at World Series
* Bob Hope
* Colored Ads
The color cover of this issue has a very ni... See More
Baseballs strange plays...
LIBERTY magazine, New York, May 13, 1933 The color cover of this issue has a very nice print of a young "gypsy" knife sharpener (see). There is no related article on this inside.
This includes an article entitled: "Anything Can Happen in Baseball" by John Hix. An interesting collection of freak plays that have made diamond history.
You get the complete 64 page issue plu... See More
Max Baer...
LIBERTY magazine, New York, July 22, 1933.
* Bicycle-riding Cowboy cover
* Max Baer
* Colored Ads
The color cover of this issue has a very nice print of a fisherman daydreaming with mermaids around his boat (see photos). There is no ... See More
LIBERTY magazine, New York, September 14, 1940.
* Young boy and girl on cover
* Many Stories
* Colored Ads
The color cover of this issue has a very nice print of young girl cleaning front shirt of the young boy (see photos). There is no related article on thi... See More
LIBERTY magazine, New York, September 21, 1940.
* Young Lady with a calendar dress on cover
* Many Stories
* Colored Ads
The color cover of this issue has a very nice print of young lady wear a dress that has September 1940 calendar printed on it (see photos). T... See More
Boxing...
LIBERTY magazine, New York, November 23, 1940
* Turkey Raffle cover
* Boxing - Pat Comiskey
* Colored Ads
The color cover of this issue has a very nice print of a young lad and a turkey that was the first prize of a raffle (see photos). There is no related article on this inside .
An article entitled: "Wha... See More
Football...
LIBERTY magazine, New York, October 5, 1940.
* Football cover
* Pigskin Prophecies
* Colored Ads (see photos)
The color cover of this issue has a v... See More
LIBERTY magazine, New York, October 12, 1940 The color cover of this issue has a very nice print of a red team player tackled by several blue team members but the score was made! (see). There is no related article on this inside pages.
A story entitled: The Rookies that Bloomed in the Spring" by 'Yankee Stade'
You get the complete 64 page issue plus both the color covers... See More
LIBERTY magazine, New York, February 23, 1935.
* Skiing cover
* Grace Moore
* Golf... good and goofy
* Colored Ads (see photos)
The color cover of this issue has a very nice print of a couple skiing with the guy falling (see photos). There is no related article... See More
Henry Ford II Takes Over In 1945...
* Henry Ford Quits
* Henry Ford II Becomes President
This 16 page newspaper has a three line, one column headline on the front page: "Henry Ford's Grandson Heads Firm" with subhead: "Founder Steps Out of President's Job" with related photos on the back page. Great to have this in a Detroit Michigan newspaper. Little brown
Joe Dimaggio 1951...
* Joe DiMaggio
* Yankee Clipper
* 3 Home Run Game
This 20 page newspaper has a two line, three column headline on page 12: "DiMaggio Belts Three Home Runs As Yanks Beat Nats; Tigers Split" with subheads that include: "Clipper's Great Showing Beats Senators, 8-1; Raschi Captures 19th" Other news of th
Bob Feller Pitches No-Hitter 1951...
* Bob Feller
* Pitches 3rd No-Hitter
* 1951
This 20 page newspaper has a two line, two column headline on the front page: "Bob Feller of Indians Hurls Third No-Hitter" with subhead: "Becomes First Pitcher in Modern Major League History to Turn Trick by Beating Tigers, 2-1" Much more on page 14. Other news of t
Patty Hearst Caught 1975....
* Patty Hearst
* Captured - Arrested
page: "Hearst Search Becomes History". Tell of the long awaited capture of Patty Hearst who was supposedly kidnapped by the Symbionese Liberation Army. Other news of the day with several interesting advertisements. Good condition.
Cover illustration by W.A. Rogers...
The Galveston Hurricane of 1900...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 22, 1900 The cover of this issue has a political cartoon by W.A. Rogers titled "Smashed!".
The "inside cover" has an illustration captioned: "The Destruction of Galveston" (see photo), with more inside, including a half pg. titled: "Bathing Pavilions On the Beach At Galveston", and a lengthy article titled: &... See More
Woody Hayes & Paul Bear Bryant...
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Dec. 31, 1977
* Football coaches Woody Hayes and Paul Bear Bryant
The color cover of this issue has very nice drawings of Woody Hayes and Bear Bryant, two legends in the football coaching world, with the heading: "Old Masters Collide".
You get the complete 64 page issue which is in very nice, clean condition.... See More
Bengals....
The front page photo of this issue shows "Boom or Bust - It's been that kind of season for the Bengals."
Additional content within this issue relates to Wally Joyner, Coach Sam Wyche, and much more.
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in America
Magic Johnson retires from basketball
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The front page photo of
Miami... winning in style
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
The front page photo of
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