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Movie News!
Item #161486
January 01, 1956
MOTION PICTURE DAILY, New York, NY, 1956. Interesting little publication for and about the movie industry, giving the latest information on the various background eventsof the motion picture world. Some television news as well. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific content nor be of this specific date-but will have the format as shown. Six pag... See More
Item #161487
January 01, 1901
NEW YORK WEEKLY WITNESS, New York, NY, 1901. Subtitled: "An Exponent of Applied Christianity--Undenominational in Religion--Independent in Politics." which pretty much sums up the content within. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will be of a slightly different date but will have the format as shown. Eight pages measuring 17"x13", even browning.
World War 1...
Item #161488
January 01, 1918
OFFICIAL BULLETIN, Washington, DC, 1918. An unusual newspaper published daily by the "Committee on Public Information", meant to keep the public informed of both political & military matters, particularly during the WWI period. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will be of a slightly different date but will have the format as shown. Sixteen pages measuri... See More
Item #161491
January 01, 1928
PUBLIX OPINION, New York, New York, 1928. An interesting newspaper for the motion picture industry, published by the "Publix Theatres Corporation". Much content regarding the movie world during this fascinating time of the "Roaring Twenties", and which "talkies" were just beginning to be shown. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will ha... See More
Labor newspaper...
Item #161493
January 01, 1955
PEOPLE'S WORLD, San Francisco, 1955. A labor newspaper focused primarily on labor concerns and news. Various photos within. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not be of this specific date but will have the format as shown. Eight pages measuring 16"x11", various edge & fold tears and partially loose at the spine.
Broadside World War II newspaper...
Item #161494
January 01, 1945
TEL-PICS, New York, NY, 1945. A broadside (printed on one side only) newspaper originally meant to be displayed in store windows, with the front mostly taken up with a large photo of the war, plus a caption. A very unusual item in nice condition. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not be this specific date but will have the format as shown. Broadside measuring 13... See More
In-house real estate periodical...
Item #161495
January 01, 1911
STROUT'S BUGGY-SEAT CONFIDENCES, Boston, Massachusetts, 1911. A curious little publication by and for those working for the Strout real estate company, the "World's Largest Farm Agency". Printed on coated stock. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown. Eight pages measuring 10"x7", a ... See More
Item #161496
January 01, 1918
SIMMONS SERVICE WAR BULLETIN, 1918. An in-house newspaper for those working for the E. C. Simmmons Cutlery & Tools company, with content relating to WWI. Six pages, printed on coated stock, binding holes at the spine margin, minimal rubbing. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not be this specific date but will have the format as shown. Measures about 8 by 11 inches.
Item #161497
January 01, 1924
THE SCOUT, London, 1924 An early issue of the official "Boy Scout" magazine, and noted in the masthead: "Founded by Sir Robert Baden-Powell". Much like the Boy's Life of its day, with various articles & stories of interest to boys and scouts. Color cover. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not be this specific date but will have the... See More
For the little child in all of us...
Item #161498
January 01, 1900
THE YOUTH'S COMPANION, Boston, Massachusetts, 1900-1905. A charming newspaper with several short stories for children, featuring several illustrations, an ornate masthead, and plenty of advertisements. Note: the photo is "generic". The issue you will receive will be of the same "look" and condition, but actual dates vary within the range of 1900-1905.
Communist newspaper...
Item #161499
January 01, 1972
DAILY WORLD, New York, NY, 1972. An unusual communist-styled newspaper from New York City with much content against the Nixon administration and American policies in general. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not be this specific date
Printed on pink paper...
Item #161500
January 01, 1931
THE POLICE GAZETTE, New York, NY, 1931. Somewhat the scandal sheet of its day, this periodical also had much about sports and the entertainment industry, including many related photos. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not be this specific date but will have the format as shown. Twenty pages measuring 15"x11".
Branch Rickey has a bad day behind the plate... gives up eleven stolen bases...
Item #161506
June 29, 1907
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, June 29, 1907 Small one column headline on pg. 8: Senators Turn Tables. One paragraph summary closes with: "Rickey was unable to hold the visitors on bases, eleven stolen bases being recorded for Washington." Includes the box score and game statistics. As all baseball aficionados know, Branch Rickey would have greater sucess in the front office as an executi... See More
Item #161512
January 01, 1936
THE WORD CARRIER OF SANTEE NORMAL TRAINING SCHOOL, Santee, Nebraska, 1936. An uncommon newspaper from the Santee Indian Reservation, with content focusing more on local history and Indian heritage, although other material as well. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown. Measures approximately 16x11 inches, 4 page... See More
Published by prison inmates...
Item #161514
January 01, 1913
THE SUMMARY, Elmira, New York, 1913. Quarto-size paper "Published Weekly by & for the Inmates of the N.Y. S. Reformatory at Elmira". The editor is noted by his prisoner number, not his name. Interesting & unusual 8 pg. newspaper printed on rag paper. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown... See More
A census taking maching...
Item #161556
April 19, 1902
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 19, 1902 This 16 page magazine in loaded with early inventions and discoveries presented in photos, illustrations and text. This issue includes early machinery for determining U.S. census. Great reading. Nice condition.
1976 SPORTS Newspaper BOSTON RED SOX FRED LYNN
Item #161903
March 06, 1976
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, MO. The date of this issue is: March 6, 1976. This sporting newspaper is about 60 pages in length and is in terrific condition and has never been bound. This particular issue features Fred Lynn of the Boston Red Sox on the front with text about him in the inside pages. This issue is loaded with sports news & photos of the day with several advertisements featu... See More
Allege Woman Threatened to Kill Einstein...
Item #161980
January 31, 1925
THE LANCASTER DAILY GAZETTE, Lancaster, OH., January 31, 1925. Small headline half way down the page, "Allege Woman Threatened To Kill Einstein". Also, "EIght Known Dead in Chicago Fire". Paper is in nice condition. See photo for additional details.
Item #161996
January 09, 1964
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS newspaper dated January 9, 1964. See the photo below for the front page headline concerning President Johnson's War on Poverty, which has become part of his legacy. You get the complete issue which is in nice condition. A significant issue!
50 issues with World War II content...
Item #180002
WORLD WAR II -- A lot of 50 issues each with front page war headlines. Folio-size; nice for resale or for someone wishing to begin a collection. The issues may have edge tears and/or a rough left spine, but they are nice for framing and do not have loss of text.
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Early 20th century science-themed prints & ads at a reduced cost...
Item #180045
(10) SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, 1900-1911 A mixed lot of ten 2nd-rate and damaged issues from the early 20th century, with fascinating content, period advertising, and plenty of illustrations suitable for framing.
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Inventions, patents, and more... From the early 1900's...
Item #180068
(10) SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York A lot of ten issues from 1900 - 1915. Not a "supplement" of the regular issue, but rather a separate stand-alone title which got its start to report on the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. Nice condition with a wealth of illustrations and photos throughout.
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Calvin Coolidge through Lyndon Johnson...
Presidential Collection V - covering 7 administrations...
Item #180104
January 01, 1923
(7) Presidential Collection V - a 7 issue set containing one issue each from the administrations of Calvin Coolidge, Herbert Hoover, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harry Truman, Dwight Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, and Lyndon Johnson, providing a single-day snapshot of the atmosphere during each administration. This is set five of a six-part series.... See More
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Dawson, Yukon Territory, from during the Klondike gold rush...
Item #701742
June 10, 1899
THE KLONDIKE NUGGET, Dawson, Y. T., June 10, 1899 A very rare newspaper from the Yukon Territory during the period of the Klondike Gold Rush.
When gold was discovered in 1896 a stampede of prospectors headed to this region and spurred an entirely new era of romance of the West, the quest for gold, and the many hardships which caused the hopes of wealth to be dashed by many who made the ardu... See More
1st Led Zeppelin North American tour ad (1969)...
Item #701743
January 23, 1969
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York City, Jan. 23, 1969
* Early Led Zeppelin - English rock band
* First North American tour advertisement
* 1st New York City concert - Fillmore East
Page 32 has a historic advertisement for a very early Led Zeppelin concert at the East Fillmore venue in Manhattan. Shown are upcoming concerts at this venue which also includes The Grateful Dead, J... See More
"The Blacks" Off-Broadway play opening day ad & review...
Item #701744
May 11, 1961
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, May 11, 1961
* "The Blacks" Off-Broadway play
* Opening day advertisement & review
* Theater director Gene Frankel
Page 10 has a advertisement for the opening week for "The Blacks" Off-Broadway play. Page 11 has it's opening day review which continues on other inside pages.
wikipedia notes: Gene Frankel's di... See More
Detroit Lions very 1st football game in 1934...
Item #701745
September 24, 1934
THE DETROIT NEWS, Sept. 24, 1934
* Detroit Lions very 1st football game
* NFL - National Football League
* In a Detroit publication (very rare)
The front page of the sport's section has a two column heading: "Lions Forget Frills in Beating Giants, 9-0" with subhead. (see images) First report coverage continues on page 20 with lineups. Some spine wear causes some text loss her... See More
Joe Biden busted for plagiarism in 1987...
Item #701747
September 18, 1987
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 18, 1987
* Joseph Joe Biden busted for plagiarism
* Syracuse Law School
* Democratic presidential candidate
The bottom of the front page gas a two column heading: "Biden Admits Plagiarism in Writing Law School Brief" with photo of Biden. (see) Lengthy text continues on page 28. A quite rare issue as it would not have been saved since it contains no histor... See More
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