Early U.S. Navy dirigibles....
Item #571723
May 15, 1919
THE BOSTON POST, Massachusetts, May 15, 1919
* United States Navy
* Airships - dirigibles
This 28 page newspaper has a very nice two line banner headline on the front page: "NC-1 AND NC-3 READY TO START NC-4 AT HALIFAX; C-5 ON WAY" with lengthy subheads and relate photo. (see)
Tells of the attempts of crossing the Atlantic Ocean by United States Navy dirigi... See More
Popular post-Civil War magazine...
Item #571676
April 30, 1870
EVERY SATURDAY, "An Illustrated Journal Of Choice Reading", Boston, Massachusetts, April 30, 1870 There was a plethora of magazines published in the years after the Civil War, this being one of the more popular weekly titles.
Complete in 16 pages with various prints including the full ftpg: "Grandmamma", and a very nice doublepg. centerfold: "A Spring In The Wo... See More
Baltimore Orioles 1st pennant...
Item #571675
September 23, 1966
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, September 23, 1966
* 1st Baltimore Orioles pennant
* Major league baseball MLB
This 18 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 11: "Bauer 'Satisfied' As O's Clinch Flag" with photo of manager Hank Bauer. (see)
Tells of the Orioles clinching their first pennant representing Baltimore. The franchise's last flag was ... See More
Broadsheet Supplement... Brooklyn Water Works...
Item #571673
April 27, 1859
NEW-YORK COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER SUPPLEMENT, New York, April 27, 1859 This single page broadsheet "supplement" was published on the occasion of the Brooklyn Water Celebration. The first column begins "THE BROOKLYN WATER WORKS. Celebration of the Introduction of WATER INTO BROOKLYN. - History of the Enterprise for a Period of Twenty-Five Years, Compiled from Official Sources.&quo... See More
Rare title and small size...
Item #571667
October 09, 1880
SAN LEANDRO REPORTER, Alameda County, California , October 9, 1880
* Rare Old West title
A very scarce and quite small newspaper of 4 pages. A front page item: "A Runaway" is concerning a team of horses, and pg. 2 has: "Another Runaway" concerning a team of horses as well. The single sheet Supplement issue has all of the front page taken up with: "Affairs At th... See More
Jefferson City, Missouri...
Item #571649
October 12, 1864
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 12, 1864
* Absentee voting (soldiers)
* Jefferson City, Missouri
Among the front page first column heads are nice reports on the recent election: "VICTORY!" "Glorious Union Triumph" "Pennsylvania, Ohio and Indiana Swept Clean" "Five Union Members of Congress Gained" "Ohio 40,000 Union Majority" "Indiana 20,00... See More
Civil War newspaper from Ohio...
Item #571633
August 01, 1862
CINCINNATI DAILY GAZETTE, Cincinnati, Ohio, August 1, 1862 This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day they were first reported.
This issue is not fragile as newsprint from this era was made of cotton and linen rags, allowing them to re... See More
Day of Rudolph Valentino 's death...
Item #571618
August 23, 1926
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, August 23, 1926 This 20 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "'SHEIK'S DEATH FROM PLEURISY IS NOW FEARED" "Change for Better or Worse Expected Hourly; Condition Most Serious" and more. (see) He would die on this day.
Light browning with mi nor margin wear and tear, otherwise good.
... See More
Herb Score rookie S.O. record...
Item #571609
September 15, 1955
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, September 15, 1955
* Herb Score - Cleveland Indians
* Rookie pitcher strikeouts record
This 48 page newspaper has a four column headline on page 40: "Senators Rally to Stun Indians, 3-2" with subheads that include: "Washington Tallies in 8th To Win; Score Sets Strikeout Mark" and more with box scores.
Te... See More
Civil War newspaper from Ohio...
Item #571602
August 09, 1862
CINCINNATI DAILY GAZETTE, Cincinnati, Ohio, August 9, 1862 This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day they were first reported.
This issue is not fragile as newsprint from this era was made of cotton and linen rags, allowing them to re... See More
Item #571575
December 28, 1863
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, December 28, 1863
* Indianola TX - ghost town
* Lavaca Texas
* Civil War original
Among the front page reports are those headed: "Department Of The Gulf" "Encouraging Prospects in Texas" "Gen. Washburn Moving Upon Indianola & Lavacca" "The Navigation of the Mississippi Less Interrupted" "The Free State C... See More
World War II to start in 1939...
Item #571542
August 29, 1939
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, August 29, 1939
* Adolph Hitler defying World
* Poland about to be attacked
This 8 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "BRITISH STAND IS CHEERED IN HOUSE TODAY" with subheads and related photo. More inside.
Other news of day throughout. Lite browning with little margin wear, otherwi... See More
Grover Alexander 300th victory...
Item #571534
September 21, 1924
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, September 21, 1924 This 40+ page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page of the sport's section (inside): "PIRATES BEAT BROOKLYN AND GIANTS LOSE TO CUBS" with subheads that include: "Cubs Score Four Runs in 12th to Beat Giants by 7 to 3..." and more with box scores. (see)
Though not mentioned within the repo... See More
Harmon Killebrew 1st MLB home run....
Item #571531
June 25, 1955
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, June 25, 1955 This 22 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 11: "Tigers End Losing Streak with a Bang, 18-7" with subheads and box scores.
This was the game in which Harmon Killebrew hit his first MLB career home run which is mentioned within the text. (see)
Other news of the day throughout. Some small binding holes along spi... See More
Sandy Koufax 1st MLB victory...
Item #571505
August 28, 1955
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, August 28, 1955
* Sandy Koufax 1st MLB victory
* Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers
This 100+ page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page of the sport's section: "Bonus Baby Strikes Out 14 in 2-Hitter" with box score. (see)
Tells of Brooklyn Dodgers young pitcher Sandy Koufax achieving his very 1st major league victory... See More
St. Francis dam disaster...
Item #571498
March 16, 1928
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, March 16, 1928
* St. Francis dam disaster
* Los Angeles, California are
This 22 page has one column headlines on the front page that include: "Dam Death Inquests Conducted" "Latest Check Reveals 202 Known Victims of St. Francis Collapse; Many Unaccounted for" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Light brownin... See More
Denny McLain last 30 game winning MLB pitcher...
Item #571496
September 14, 1968
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, September 14, 1968 This 16 page newspaper has a four column headline on page 6: "Denny McLain Seeks 30th Triumph Today".
This tells of the last major league pitcher to win 30 or more games in one season. He would achieve his 30th win on this day.
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in nice condition.... See More
Little Rock Negro lynching...
Item #571485
May 05, 1927
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 5, 1927 This 56 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 29 that include: "LITTLE ROCK MOB LYNCHES A NEGRO" "Drags Body Through Street Behind Auto and Burns It in Colored Quarter" "Youth Alleged to Have Confessed Attack on White Woman and Her Daughter" and more. (see)
Tells of the lynching of negro Jonathan Carter in Little Rock... See More
Al Capone tries to avoid prison term...
Item #571482
May 02, 1932
THE BURLINGTON FREE PRESS, Burlington, Vermont, May 2, 1932 This 16 page newspaper has a small one column headline on the front page:
* Capone's Future Revealed Today
This tells of Al Capone's last attempt to avoid prison. His 11-year sentence would be upheld on this day.
Other news of the day. Light browning with address label and tape mend within the masthead and little spine wea... See More
Just prior to Crystal Night...
Item #571480
November 09, 1938
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, November 9, 1938
* Pre Crystal Night (Kristallnacht)
* Night of Broken Glass
* Persecution of Jews
This 26 page newspaper has two column headlines near the bottom of the front page: "Hitler Threatening to Seize Germany's Lost Colonies" "Speech by Fuehrer Also Marks Launching of Severe 'Reprisals' Against Jews"
This ... See More
New York Mets in 1st place debut...
Item #571479
September 11, 1969
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, September 11, 1969
* New York Mets in 1st place (1st time)
* Major league baseball - MLB
This 64 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 46: "Mets on Top As Cubs Lose" with subhead and box scores. (see)
Research shows this win against the Expos moved the New York Mets into first place for the first time in th... See More
Baseball... Horseracing... Pirates...
Item #571441
August 12, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 12, 1865 The front page of this issue features an article concerning horse racing under the heading "Sports of the Turf". Additional headlines include: "The Grand Two-Mile Race for Three-Year Olds", "Revenue Colt of Baltimore and Winner of the Purse", "The Second Race of Mile Heats", "The Lexingto... See More
Killer Bob Mais is captured...
Item #571434
January 18, 1935
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, Jan. 18, 1935
* Robert Mais captured
* Public enemy # 1
The ftpg. has a report headed: "Killer 'Bob' Mais Arrested In Bed In New York City" with various subheads including: "Public Enemy No. 1 of East Comes to End of Trail" "Record Is Bad" and a bit more (see). The complete 20 page issue in very nice conditi... See More
Stan Musial 1st Grandfather HR...
Item #571414
September 11, 1963
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, September 11, 1963
* Stan Musial - St. Louis Cardinals
* 1st Grandfather HR in MLB history
This 50+ page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page of the sport's section (inside): "Musial Homer Helps Cards Win 13th of 14" with related photo and box scores.
Cardinals left fielder Stan Musial becomes the first grandfa... See More
Stockton, Georgia train collision...
Item #571403
August 06, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 6, 1944
* Stockton, Georgia
* Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
* Trains collision
This 60+ page newspaper has a somewhat discrete one column headline on page 32: "45 NEGROES KILLED IN SOUTHERN WRECK".
Tells of the Stockton, Georgia train collision that killed many Negro railroad laborers.
Other news of the day throug... See More
Shinnston WV mine explosion...
Item #571398
March 26, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, March 26, 1944 This 70+ page newspaper has one column headlines on page 35: "MINE BLAST KILLS 16 IN WEST VIRGINIA" "Al Members of Crew Fighting Fire Lose their Lives by Explosion Near Shinnston.
Tells of the mine explosion disaster at Shinnston, West Virginia.
Other news of the day with much on World War II. Nice condition.... See More
Manhattan Beach Fireworks...
Item #571392
August 22, 1897
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, "Illustrated Supplement", August 22, 1897 The entire front page is taken up with a color print captioned: "Behind the Scenes at the Manhattan Beach Fireworks Spectacle."
The back page is also fully taken up with a print, captioned: "On the Archery Grounds at Fanwood, N. J." which is showing lady archers.
The complete 20 page issue, never... See More
At Madison Square Garden...
Item #571391
October 03, 1897
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, "Illustrated Supplement", October 3, 1897 The entire front page is taken up with a color print captioned: "The American Institute Fair in Madison Square Garden"
The back page is also fully taken up with a print, captioned: "Feeding the Hippopotami in Central Park" Caliph in the Centre. Miss Murphy in the Rear and Iris in the Foreground.
... See More
The hostile Apache Indians...
Item #571362
September 08, 1881
THE SCRANTON REPUBLICAN, Pennsylvania, September 8, 1881
* Hostile Apache Indians
* James Garfield assassination
The front page has a somewhat short article headed: "The Hostile Apaches" "Killing Prospectors and Packers--General Carr Scouting to Locate The Hostiles" (see). Also front page content on the condition of President Garfield following the a... See More
Four issue lot on Garfield's condition after the assassination attempt...
Item #571349
August 26, 1881
THE SCRANTON REPUBLICAN, Pennsylvania, 1881
* President James Garfield assassination
* 4 issues lot on his condition...
A lot of four issues, each with front page column heads concerning the condition of President James Garfield from shortly after being shot. The dates are August 26, 27, 30 and 31, 1881. Each issue has the top of the first column headed: "THE PRESIDENT" wit... See More
Masanori Murakami 1st MLB player...
Item #571328
September 02, 1964
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, September 2, 1964 This 38 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 28: "Mets Get 4-0 Win Over Giants" with subheads and box scores. (see)
See photos for mention of Masanori Murakami becoming the first Japanese-born player to appear in the U.S. maj or leagues. In his debut, the Osuki native throws a scoreless inning against the Mets... See More
Montreal Maroons win 1935 Stanley cup...
Item #571323
April 10, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, April 10, 1935
* Montreal Maroons - NHL Hockey
* Wins Stanley Cup title
This 44 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 27: "World's Hockey Championship Captured by Maroons in Three Straight Games" with subheads and lineups. (see)
Tells of the Montreal Maroons winning the 1934-35 Stanley Cup by defeating the Toronto Maple... See More
Gil Hodges 4 home runs in 1 game....
Item #571297
September 01, 1950
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, September 1, 1950 This 34 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 22 that include: "Hodges Blasts 4 Home Runs in One Game" with box scores. (see)
Tells of Brooklyn Dodgers star Gil Hodges hitting 4 home runs in one game. He also tied the major league record for total bases with 17.
Other news of the day throughout. Light br... See More
1st New York - London telephone call...
Item #571286
January 08, 1927
THE OMAHA MORNING BEE, Nebraska, January 8, 1927
* 1st America & England radio telephone call made
This 14 page newspaper has one column headlines on page two that read: "Transatlantic Radio Telephone Proves Success", "In Spite of State New Instrument Helps Transact Millions of Dollars of Business First Day". It tells of the very 1st New York to London telephone... See More
Joe DiMaggio signs for $90,000...
Item #571280
February 08, 1949
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, February 8, 1949 This 24 page newspaper has a four column headline on page 14: "DiMaggio Signs for $90,000" with subheads that include: "Pact Best Offered to a Yankee" and more with a nice three column photo of the signing.
Other news of the day. Light browning with some small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good ... See More
Grover Cleveland Alexander death...
Item #571278
November 05, 1950
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, November 5, 1950
* Grover Cleveland Alexander death
* Philadelphia Phillies - Chicago Cubs
This 50+ page newspaper has a two column headline in the sport''s section: "'Old Pete' Alexander, Baseball Great, Dies" with caption: "Game Ends At 63"
Tells of the death of famous major league baseball star Grover Cleveland... See More
1900 Wyalusing, Pennsylvania....
Item #571276
February 28, 1900
WYALUSING ROCKET, Pennsylvania, February 28, 1900
* Turn of the century
* Rare title
This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with many interesting advertisements.
Nice engraving in the masthead. (see) Light browning with little staining, otherwise good. Not brittle.
1890 Auburn CA... mining town...
Item #571260
April 05, 1890
THE PLACER HERALD, Auburn, California, April 5, 1890 This 8 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to 1900, here is an opportunity to get a issue from the old West back when cowboys, Indians, saloons & gunfights were often seen on a regular basis.
Light browning with little staining an... See More
Kilauea eruption in 1959...
Item #571217
November 16, 1959
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, November 16, 1959 This 20 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Fiery Lava Said No Threat As Hawaii Volcano Erupts" with subhead and photo of the lava flow. (see)
Other news of the day throughout. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
Roger Touhy freed from prison....
Item #571216
November 14, 1959
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, November 14, 1959 This 36 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "298-Year Sentence Fails to Keep Terrible Touhy in Jail" with subhead and photo of Touhy. (see)
Other news of the day throughout. Little spine wear, otherwise good.
Eddie Collins death...
Item #571215
March 26, 1951
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, March 26, 1951
* Eddie Collins death
* Chicago White Sox - Philadelphia
* Major league baseball - MLB
This 38 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 21: "'Immortal' Dies at 63, Red Sox Wear Black" and "Base Ball Mourns Hall of Fame Hero, 25 Years a Player, Then an Executive" with pictorial. (see) Tells of the death of famous major le... See More
USS Princeton sunk at Leuyte Gulf...
Item #571193
October 28, 1944
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, October 28, 1944
* Battle of Leyte Gulf in Philippines ends
This 10 page newspaper has front page headlines: "U.S Bombers Hunt Down Jap Ships" "Fast Moving Yanks Engulf Samar Island"
Tells of the achievements of the naval battle of Leyte Gulf in the Philippine Sea.
Other news of the day with much more on World War ... See More
Al Simmons death...
Item #571190
May 27, 1956
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, May 27, 1956
* Al Simmons death
* Philadelphia Athletics
This 60+ page newspaper has two column headlines on page 2 of the sport's section (inside): "Al Simmons Leaves Host Of Baseball Achievements" "Man With 'Foot-in-Bucket' Stance Dies of Heart Attack at Age of 54" with photo of Simmons. (see)
Tells of... See More
Mickey Cochrane death...
Item #571189
June 29, 1962
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, June 29 1962 This 48 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 43: "Late Mickey Cochrane Was Fierce Competitor in 1930's" with pictorial of Cochrane. (see)
Tells of the death a famous major league baseball star Mickey Cochrane.
Other news of the day. Good condition.
Visalia, California...
Item #571182
August 11, 1877
THE VISALIA WEEKLY DELTA, Visalia, California, August 11, 1877 This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to 1900, here is an opportunity to get a issue from the old West back when cowboys, Indians, saloons & gunfights were often seen on a regular basis.
Very early for California
... See More
Very early for California
1880 Visalia, California...
Item #571160
February 28, 1880
TULARE WEEKLY TIMES, Visalia, California, February 28, 1880
* Visalia, California
* Wild Old West - Rare title
This 8 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to 1900, here is an opportunity to get a issue from the old West back when cowboys, Indians, saloons & gunfights were often ... See More
MLB returns to Baltimore, Maryland...
Item #571152
April 16, 1954
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, April 16, 1954
* MLB baseball back in Baltimore, Maryland
* 1st game in 52 years
This 52 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 40: "350,000 Welcome Orioles at Home" with related photo. (see)
Tells of the return of MLB baseball to the city of Baltimore, Maryland for the first time in 52 years.
Other news of the day t... See More
St. Francis dam disaster...
Item #571140
March 15, 1928
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, March 15, 1928
* St. Francis dam disaster
* Los Angeles, California area
This 18 page has one column headlines on the front page that include: "Dam Break Charged to Los Angeles" "264 Known Dead in California's Newest Disaster; Searchers Continue to Seek Bodies" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning with mino... See More
Cap Anson death in 1922...
Item #571126
April 15, 1922
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, April 15, 1922
* Cap 'Pop' Anson death
* Major league baseball MLB
This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 12: "MANY TRIBUTES FOR 'POP' ANSON" "Former Associates Call Him Greatest Hero of Base Ball; Was 70 Years Old"
Tells of the death of famous baseball star Cap Anson.
Other news of the day. Light br... See More
Willie Mays & Paul Waner....
Item #571125
August 30, 1965
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, August 30, 1965 This 28 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 18: "Giants Romp" with subhead: "Mays' Record Homer Helps 8-3 Victory"
with related photo. (see) Tells of Giants' star Willie Mays breaking Ralph Kiner's record for the most home runs hit in a single month.
Also on page 19 is a three column head... See More
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