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Break in Kidnaping... Breckenridge...
Item #201025
March 08, 1932
THE NEWS, March 8, 1932 Full front page banner headline reading "BREAK SEEN IN KIDNAPING" with reports to follow. This issue also contains the following front page coverage: "Police Guard Mayor's Home, Four Children", "Breckinridge, Aide to Colonel, Leaves on Secret Mission", "Warden Tells of Tracing Gas in Arson Plot", "Man is Frozen to Death Here", and much more! This is the com... See More
33 Dead on submarine... Pilot Jacqueline Cochran...
Item #200563
June 21, 1941
TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, June 21, 1941. Ftpg. banner head: "33 On Sunken Submarine Held Dead" re. sinking of the O-9 off the coast of New Hampshire. Also a 3 line, 2 col. head: "Jacqueline Cochran, Noted U.S. Aviatrix, First Woman to Pilot Bomber to Britain". A bit of lite wear and lite foxing along the fold.
Chalmers Six-40 automobile...
Item #200529
August 21, 1915
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, August 21, 1915 This issue contains many displayable ads including a 2 page spread for a Chalmers Six-40 Motorcar, Prince Albert Pipe Tobacco, and Firestone Tires - all fullpage. Addition content (with images) includes: "The Largest Hydraulic Motor", "Thimble Shoal Lighthouse", "...the "Building of New York&... See More
1943 Earlest mention of pianist Liberace...
Item #200200
November 09, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 9, 1943 An inconspicuous article on page 25 carries the very first mention of the eventually-to-be-famous pianist known simply as "Liberace". The item under the heading "Musical Notes" states: "...The American Theatre Wing Stage Door Canteen will start tonight a series of appearances by youthful concert artists. Gloria Perkins, American violi... See More
Germany moves to aid Italy...
Item #162030
December 20, 1940
THE WASHINGTON OBSERVER, Pennsylvania, December 20, 1949 Paper has large, banner headline that reads, "Germany Moves to Aid Italy" with subheads: "Churchill Warns Against Invasion", "Grew Warns Japan". Paper is in nice condition. See photo for additional details.
Yanks and Reds smash Nazi lines...
Item #162019
October 09, 1944
THE WASHINGTON OBSERVER, Pennsylvania, October 9, 1944 Bold, banner headline: "Yanks And Reds Smash Nazi Lines" as well as subheads including: "Yanks Deliver Heavy Air Blows In Pacific" and "Wendell L. Willkie Dies In New York". Paper is in great condition. See photo for additional details.
1902 Phoenixville, PA Newspaper!
Item #162034
August 08, 1902
THE PHOENIX ADVERTISER from Phoenixville, PA and dated August 8, 1902. This 4 page newspaper is in good condition. This issue has news of the day & many interesting advertisements which gives a good idea how life was back then. A nice issue from this Southeastern Pennsylvania town near Philadelphia.
"Fatty's" Not Permitted to Inspect Egypt's Unearthed Tomb... They Nearly Ruined the Gold Cloth by Squeezing...
Item #161956
February 20, 1923
THE LANCASTER DAILY GAZETTE, Lancaster, OH., February 20, 1923. Small headline at the bottom of the page that reads, ""Fatty's" Not Permitted to Inspect Egypt's Unearthed Tomb- They Nearly Ruined the Gold Cloth by Squeezing", regarding King Tut's Tomb. Headline of the paper reads, "Fire Destroys Maple St. Church". Paper is in nice condition! See photo for additional details.
Curtis is Nominated for Vice President...
Item #161959
June 16, 1928
NEWPORT HERALD, Newport, RI., June 16, 1928. Nice Bold Headline, surrounded by advertisements, reads, "Curtis is Nominated for Vice President". Includes subheads: "Landslide for Kansan Results in His Selection by an Overwhelming Vote; Convention Adjourns in a Happy Mood", "Delegation from Pennsylvania is Responsible for Landslide", "Plans for Early Conference with Hoover Made Immediately by C... See More
Secretary Andrews Out...
Item #161958
May 21, 1927
THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Topeka, KS., May 21, 1927. Nice Bold Headline: "Secretary Andrews Out". Includes subheads: "Roy A. Haynes Also Resigns from Dry Job", "Andrews Will Be Succeeded As Boss of Prohibition Forces by Seymour Lowman, Former Lieutenant Governor of New York", "James Doran Replaces Haynes". Nice condition! See photo for additional details.
Chicago Pins Hope on Wyse
Trucks Is Called To Square Series
Item #161917
October 04, 1945
DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, MI., Oct. 4, 1945. Nice Big Bold Front Page Banner Head that reads "Trucks Is Called To Square Series". Has three column picture of Hank Borowy, and is sub-headed "Chicago Pins Hope on Wyse". Nice condition, see photo for additional details.
‘Met Kidnappers, Baby Is Well,’ Curtis Declares
Item #161830
April 06, 1932
THE NEWS, Cleveland, OH., Apr. 6, 1932. Nice Big Bold Banner Head that reads "
John Philip Sousa, Band Leader, Dies In Hotel At Reading
Lindberghs In Mess To Abductors Name Two Men To Represent Them In Negotiations For Return Of Baby
Item #161828
March 06, 1932
NEW YORK TIMES, Mar. 6, 1932. Two unique articles, one on John Philip Sousa and one on the Lindbergh baby. Headlines read "John Philip Sousa, Band Leader, Dies In Hotel At Reading
The World of Sports
4 issues - You pick the season...
Item #180190
The World of Sports You pick the season! Follow the world of sports with this 4 issue set of The Sporting News. You receive 1 issue from each decade of the 1940s, 1950s, 1960s and 1970s, providing a great overview of sports news and reporting during the mid-20th century. Each issue includes many graphics and sporting news at both the college and professional levels. Pick Fall, Winter, Spring, or S... See More
Inventor's & Inventions Collection II
The Early 1900's Set
Item #180181
January 01, 1900
Inventors & Inventions Collection II The Early 1900s Set - Each set contains 5 issues of The Scientific American Magazine, one each from 1900s, 1910s, 1920s, 1930s and 1940s. With the industrial period as a foundation, follow the inventors and inventions of the first half of the 20th century. An interesting technological look at this rapidly changing period in history.
World War II Survey IV
The Pictorial Context Collection
Item #180153
January 01, 1942
World War II Survey IV The Pictorial Context Collection - 6 issues, one each from 1940-1941, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945, and 1946-1947., all from PM Magazine the pictorial magazine of WW II. Issues from before, during, and after the war place the war in visual context.
World War II Survey III
The American Involvement Collection
Item #180152
January 01, 1942
World War II Survey III The American Involvement Collection - 4 issues, one each from 1942, 1943, 1944, and 1945. This is a great set providing a concentrated view of Americas involvement in WW II. All issues have war related reports.
World War II Survey II
The War in Context Collection
Item #180151
January 01, 1942
World War II Survey II The War in Context Collection - 5 issues, one each from 1936-1939, 1940-1941, 1942-1943, 1944-1945, and 1946-1950. Issues from before, during, and after the war place the war in context.
World War II Survey I
The War in Focus Collection
Item #180150
January 01, 1942
World War II Survey I The War in Focus Collection - 6 issues, one each from 1940, 1941, 1942, 1943, 1944, and 1945. This is a great set providing a concentrated view of WW II. All issues have war related reports.
Additional war collections...
Item #180155
Additional War Collections can be obtained for any of the following: French & Indian War, Revolutionary War, Mexican War, Spanish-American War, WWI, and the Korean War. Prices will vary depending upon the collection, but will be priced similarly to our other war collections, and may range from $40 to $100. Contact us for additional details and exact pricing.
Moments in American History IV
Item #180113
January 01, 1938
Moments in American History IV - 1940s (war), 1940s (post war), 1950s, and 1960s Each set contains 4 issues, one from each decade shown, providing news of the day, advertisements, etc., revealing a great snapshot of life as it was actually occurring. All issues are from major American cities, providing national news coverage. This is set 4 of a five part collection.
Moments in American History III
Item #180112
January 01, 1902
Moments in American History III - 1900s, 1910s, 1920s, and 1930s Each set contains 4 issues, one from each decade shown, providing news of the day, advertisements, etc., revealing a great snapshot of life as it was actually occurring. All issues are from major American cities, providing national news coverage. This is set 3 of a five part collection. Please note: These issues are from ... See More
Benjamin Harrison through Warren Harding...
Presidential Collection IV - covering 7 administrations...
Item #180103
January 01, 1889
(7) Presidential Collection IV - a seven-issue set containing one issue each from the administrations of Benjamin Harrison, Grover Cleveland (2nd), William McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt, William H. Taft, Woodrow Wilson, and Warren Harding, providing a single-day snapshot of the atmosphere during each administration. This is set four of a six-part series.... See More
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The American Military Paper!
Item #180043
A lot of 10 issues of STARS & STRIPES, the American military paper, from 1944-1945 during the closing months of the war. Each issue is filled with military content. Small folio-size, 4 pages each, good condition.
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1986 BOSTON RED SOX Lose Mets Newspaper CURSE LIVES ON
Item #161904
October 28, 1986
KANSAS CITY KANSAN newspaper from Kansas City, KS, dated October 28, 1986. This 10 page newspaper is in nice condition and contains the reporting on the New York Mets winning the World Series championship on page 6. See photos.
Howard Hughes Lands Plane At Bennett Field
Round-The-World Flight Completed Within Four Days
Item #161730
July 14, 1938
Coldwater Daily Reporter, Coldwater, MI., 7/14/1938. Nice headline that reads Round-The-World Flight Completed Within Four Days. Has subhead that reads Howard Hughes Lands Plane At Bennett Field. Paper is irregular on the far right side, but in nice condition overall. See photo for additional details.
Own Rule Set Up By Duce
Item #161717
September 15, 1943
Journal American, New York, NY., 9/15/1943. Nice banner head that reads "Own Rule Set Up By Duce". Front page only; see photo for additional details.
British Stand At Thermopylae To Protect Sea Withdrawal
Item #161806
April 24, 1941
Dayton Herald, Dayton, OH., 4/14/1941. Paper has nice banner head that reads "British Stand At Thermopylae To Protect Sea Withdrawal". Paper is in nice condition, see photo for additional details. Front section only.
U.S., Allied Commando Troops Raid French Port; Battle Still On
Item #161777
August 19, 1942
Cleveland News, Cleveland, OH., 8/19/1942. Nice Banner Head that reads "U.S., Allied Commando Troops Raid French Port; Battle Still On." Paper has map of the raid on Dieppe." Paper is in good condition, see photo for additional details.
President’s Reelection Seems Assured Roosevelt Wins State, Baldwin Is Victor Japs Strafed In Manila; Vossenack Battle
Item #161650
November 08, 1944
Hartford Courant, Hartford, CT., 11/8/1944. Nice Banner Head that reads "President's Reelection Seems Assured Roosevelt Wins State, Baldwin Is Victor Japs Strafed In Manila; Vossenack Battle". Has picture of FDR. Paper is in nice condition, see photo for additional details.
Scores Injured In Normandie Fire
Item #161670
February 10, 1942
Cincinnati Enquirer, Cincinnati, OH., 2/10/1942. Nice banner head that reads "Scores Injured In Normandie Fire". Has picture of the Normandie burning. Paper is in nice condition; see photo for additional details. Outer leaves only.
Reds Reported Facing Ruin
Item #161667
October 08, 1941
Toledo Blade, Toledo, OH., 10/8/1941. Nice banner head that reads "Reds Reported Facing Ruin". Paper is in nice condition; see photo for additional details. Outer leaves only.
Million Nazis Lost, Moscow Claims
Item #161655
July 07, 1941
New York Post, 7/7/1941. Nice article headed "Million Nazis Lost, Moscow Claims". Paper is front page only, in nice condition. See photo for additional details.
Yanks 23 Mi. Past Metz
Refuse To Yield Bastion
Item #161643
November 22, 1944
Stars & Stripes, U.S. Military Paper, 11/22/1944. Nice Banner Head that reads "Yanks 23 Mi. Past Metz". Paper is in nice condition, see photo for additional details.
" Current Events" for school...
Item #161608
May 03, 1926
"CURRENT EVENTS" newspaper, subtitled "A Condensed Newspaper, Weekly, for Use in Public and Private Schools." from New York. Issues are dated May 7, 1926; Sept. 16, 1927; Sept. 30, 1927; Oct. 14, 1927; Oct. 21, 1927; Nov. 18, 1927; Dec. 2, 1927; and Dec. 9, 1927. Each issue is complete in 4 pages although 1 issue is 8 pages. Various news of the day with photos inside. Very mini... See More
From the island of Borneo...
Item #161940
January 01, 1959
THE BORNEO BULLETIN, 1959 If you would like a newspaper from one of the more remote spots of the world, here is a good one. Surprisingly modern in format and content, in English, complete in 20 pages. Bit irregular at the spine margin but otherwise quite nice. The photo shown is "generic" so the issue you receive will have different content but will have the same format and look.
1960 Detroit Free Press; Roger Brown Detroit Lions Rookie Photo!
Item #161558
August 17, 1960
DETROIT FREE PRESS, August 17, 1960 Nice, large front page photo of Roger Brown, Rookie tackle for the Detroit Lions, getting measured by the team trainer. Nice Condition, see photo for additional details.
"Special Siege" edition... Boer War...
Item #160003
January 01, 1900
THE MAFEKING MAIL--SPECIAL SIEGE SLIP, South Africa, 1900 Fascinating newspaper published during the Boer War under "siege" conditions. Note above the dateline: "Issued Daily, Shells Permitting" and also listing which "Day of Siege" this was published. A singlesheet paper printed on thick-stock paper due to lack of newsprint, various war news & other items. Measur... See More
Tony "Clutch" Lazzeri dies...
Item #161423
August 08, 1946
NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 8, 1946 Pg. 21 has a 2 line, 1 col. head: Tony Lazzeri Dies; Starred On Yanks & subhead: Second Baseman During Era of Babe Ruth Succumbs at 42--Famed as Clutch Hitter. One col. photo of Tony Lazzeri. Minor tear in the margin next to the spine.
Airplane Breaks Speed Record by Reacing 259 mph
Item #161406
November 03, 1923
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 3, 1923 Ftpg. 3 line, 1 col. head: "Naval Airman Flies 259 Miles an Hour For World's Record" & subheads: "Lieut. Brow Races Lieut.. Williams, Who Beat Him at St. Louis, at Mitchell Field" "Planes Faster Than Eyes" & more.
Bruins 23 game winning streak ends...
Item #161431
February 26, 1941
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 26, 1941 Banner headline on pg. 24: Rangers win and Snap Bruins Unbeaten Streak at 23 Games; American Ties and one column subheads: Blue Shirts Rally To Triumph By 2-0 Pratt Paces Late rnager Rush That Leads to Markers by Hextall and Hiller 16,086 See Bruins Bow Boston Unbeaten on Home Ice Since Nov. 26, Outplays Foe Unitl Last 7 Minutes. Nearly a full column report pl... See More
Death of composer Saint-Sauns...
Item #161390
December 17, 1921
NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 17, 1921 Pg. 18 two line, 1 col. head: "Saint-Saens, Great Composer Is Dead" & subheads. Binding holes close to the photo.
Warren Commission report...
Item #161375
September 28, 1964
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Mass., Sept. 28, 1964 Ftpg. banner head: Oswald And Ruby Acted As Lone Killers re. the Warren Commission Report. Three related photos at the bottom.
Making wheels...
Item #161369
June 21, 1919
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June 21, 1919 See the photo below for the great color cover showing wheels being made, the print captioned: "An Electrically Operated Machine For Stacking Finished Wheels". There is a related article--with several more black & white photos--on an inside page. You get the complete issue which is in very nice condition. Minor inked library stamp in ... See More
Cal Ripken Jr. ends the streak at 2,632...
Item #161345
September 21, 1998
THE SUN, Baltimore, September 21, 1998 This 52 page newspaper contains the report of Cal Ripken Jr. ending his famous streak of consecutive games played. The front page headline reads: "2,632 - Ripken Ends The Streak", and includes his response: "I thought about it and decided let's end it in the same place it started. In my home state. IN front of the best fans in the wor... See More
Death of Calvin Coolidge's son...
Item #161328
July 08, 1924
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 8, 1924 The ftpg. has a 3 line, 1 column head: "President's Son, Calvin Jr., 16 Dies As Parents Watch" and subheads: "Every Method Known to Science Fails to Avert Death from Septic Poisoning" "Injections Resorted To" "Hope Finally Abandoned at 8 P. M., When the Boy Begins to Sink Rapidly" "Illness Caused By Blister&quo... See More
Early Reggie Jackson...
Item #161301
August 17, 1968
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, August 17, 1968 This sporting newspaper is about 55 pages in length and is in terrific condition and has never been bound. This particular issue features REGGIE JACKSON & RICK MONDAY OF THE OAKLAND A'S on the front with text about him in the inside pages.
Pope's surgery...
Item #161288
July 11, 1903
THE DETROIT NEWS, July 11, 1903 The front page has: "POPE PASSED A BETTER DAY". This vintage 12 page paper has light overall browning with more around the edges. There are some minor tears due to the pulpish nature of the papers. The main article is completely intact and unaffected.
Pope Leo...
Item #161282
July 06, 1903
DETROIT NEWS, July 6, 1903 The front page has: "POPE SLOWLY PASSING AWAY - Last Communion Administered by All Cardinals Now in Rome".
There is also a front page picture of His Holiness(see). This vintage paper has light overall browning with more around the edges. There is some archival mending due to the pulpish nature of the papers. The main article is completely intact and unaf... See More
Item #161277
May 04, 1901
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, NY May 4, 1901. This paper contains frontpage prints and internal article of: THE GREAT NILE RESERVOIR..(see picture). There is also a fullpage article and prints of: The Hofman Flying Machine (see picture). This paper is in very nice condition with minor edge tears with no loss and measures about 11 by 15.5 inches.
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