Brown vs. Board of Education "day of" reporting...
The death of the "father of the Blitzkrieg" Heinz Guderian... Panzer Armies....
Item #628418
May 17, 1954
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 17, 1954
* Heinz Wilhelm Guderian death (1st report)
* "Father of the Blitzkrieg"... Nazi Panzer Armies
* Brown vs. Board of Education - "day of" reporting
This 42 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 23: "GEN. GUDERIAN, 65, DEAD IN GERMANY", "Creator of Panzer Armies Led Drive in West--Was Acting Chief of Staff" w... See More
Alcatraz Island Prison riot...
Item #628305
May 06, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, May 6, 1946
* The infamous Alcatraz Island Prison riot
* The Rock... San Francisco Bay
This 44 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "ALCATRAZ BASTION, CRACKED BY FELON, TO BE BUILT ANEW", "Officials Reveal That One Man Climbed to Gun Gallery, Pried Bars, Took Rifle and Pistol" and more. Other news of the day through... See More
Building the "new" Yankee Stadium in 1922...
Item #628290
May 06, 1922
THE WORLD, New York City, May 6, 1922
* Old Yankee Stadium construction begins
* New York Yankees - Yanks
* "The House that Ruth Built"
The sport's section (page 8) has a one column heading: "YANKEE COLONELS SIGN FOR STADIUM FOR WORLD'S SERIES" with subheads. (see) Nice to have in a New York City title. Rare as such.
Complete in 22 pages, light toning, a ... See More
Windmill at Laramie, Wyoming Territory...
Item #628008
May 08, 1869
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, May 8, 1869 Prints within include: "Marketing At The Five Points, New York"; a full page with two illustrations: "The Strike Of The 2nd Avenue R. R. Drivers -- The Resumption Of Travel -- Scene At The Depot" and "Windmill At Laramie, Wyoming Territory, For Supplying The Locomotives Of The Union Pacific RR With Water".
Sixteen... See More
Death of General Winfield Scott...
Item #628007
May 30, 1866
NEW-YORK TIMES, May 30, 1866
* General Winfield Scott death
The front page has: "Death of Lieut.-Gen. Scott" "Sketch of His Long & Glorious Military Career" "His Political Aspirations, Successes & Defeats" "His Course During the Rebellion--The Organization & Handling of the First Army" "His Last Illness & Death--Personal Rem... See More
18th century original...
Item #627874
May 23, 1798
THE MORNING CHRONICLE, London, May 23, 1798 One of the more notable newspapers of the 18th century with much news from England as well as some items concerning the Napoleonic War. Page 2 has a report on a trial for high treason.
Four pages, partially loose at the spine & a bit irregular at the spine, generally good.
Movie news in this industry publication...
Item #627568
May 28, 1941
MOTION PICTURE DAILY, New York, May 28, 1941
* Rare film movie promotional publication
* "Billy the Kid" - Robert Taylor
An interesting an unusual publication for and about the movie industry, giving the latest information on the daily happenings in the motion picture world.
Among the reports are: "20th-Fox Sets Sales Meeting Here July 9-11" "Business Down Sharply;... See More
First Major League Baseball night game...
Item #625704
May 25, 1935
NEW YORK TIMES, May 25, 1935 The top of the sports page has a one column head: "REDS' NIGHT GAME DRAWS 25,000 FANS" with subheads including: "Many Notables See Contest, First Under Lights in History of Major Leagues" and more. This was the very first Major League Baseball night game played under electric lights. The game was at Crosley Field, home of the Cincinnati Reds.
C... See More
Gallant Fox wins Kentucky Derby...
Item #624608
May 18, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 18, 1930
* Gallant Fox race horse
* Triple crown of horse racing
* Kentucky Derby (1st of 3 wins)
The sport's section (page 27) has a four column headline: "Turfmen Hail Gallant Fox as Champion" with subheads and photo. (see) 1st report coverage on Gallant Fox winning the Kentucky Derby, 1st leg to his eventual triple crown.
Other news, sports and adv... See More
Now that the war with Germany is over, where will the soldiers go?
Item #624540
May 09, 1945
An "ARMY TALKS" EXTRA, European Theater of Operations, May 9, 1945 A four page "Extra" of this military publication focused on the concerns of soldiers and redeployment now that the war with Germany has ended. The ftpg. headline: "2 Down and 1 To Go" is followed by details on the "Adjusted Service Rating Card" soldiers had to fill out to determine if t... See More
Life on the Mississippi, with several prints...
Item #624536
May 20, 1871
EVERY SATURDAY, Boston, May 20, 1871 Formatted much like Harper's Weekly with many prints including several on the "Revolution In Paris". Also a nice full page of: "Lord Dunmore's New Steam Plough" in the field. There are 3 pages and 9 prints on life: "On The Mississippi" (see).
Complete in 24 pages, some minor staining to the ftpg. only, slightly irreg... See More
Very early Wizard of Oz mention... with Judy Garland...
Item #624393
May 25, 1938
NEW YORK TIMES, May 25, 1938
* 1st Wizard of Oz movie mention
* Actress Judy Garland - "The Jitterbug"
Page 26 has a very inconspicuous--yet significant-- mention concerning the production of the movie "Wizard of Oz". This is the earliest mention of "Wizard of Oz" in the New York Times. The item notes "...the first song for "Wizard of Oz" was tur... See More
Al Capone as protector of a Chicago businessman...
Item #623352
May 28, 1928
NEW YORK TIMES, May 28, 1928
* Early Gangster Al 'Scarface' Capone
* As protector of Chicago businessman
The front page has one column headings that include: "CHICAGO FIRM MAKES GUNMAN A PARTNER" "Old Business Concern Takes In Scarface Al Capone as a Protector" and more.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 52 pages, this is the "r... See More
Life on the Mississippi, with several prints...
Item #622914
May 27, 1871
EVERY SATURDAY, Boston, May 27, 1871 Inside has a dramatic fullpg. print: "The Women of Paris". Near the back are two pages of text and 8 prints: "On The Mississippi" which includes prints of Fort Jackson" "Fort Jackson from Fort St. Philip" "Prisoners at Fort Jackson" and more including a full bkpg. print: "On the Mississippi--At Fort ... See More
Old Yankee Stadium stampede disaster...
Item #622262
May 22, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 22, 1929
* re. Old Yankee Stadium stampede disaster
* New York Yankees - Babe Ruth - Lou Gehrig
* Hospital visit with injured children w/ photo
Page 3 has a one column heading: "BABE RUTH BRINGS CHEER TO HOSPITAL" with many subheads and rare photo. (see) Two days earlier there was a stampede inside Yankee Stadium following a sudden rain downpo... See More
Item #621984
May 28, 1814
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 28, 1814 Page 2 has: "The Crisis--No. II" "The Lake War" "No Armistice" and other reports.
Four pages, close-trimmed at the bottom of pg. 1 & top of pg. 2, some light dirtiness to the ftpg., generally good.
1872 Port Austin, Michigan...
Item #621841
May 29, 1873
THE HURON COUNTY NEWS, Port Austin, Michigan, May 29, 1873
* Rare title
This 4 page newspaper has new of the day with several interesting advertisements.
Complete, a little fold wear with a few archival tape mends, light toning, generally in good condition.
Airship Italia reaches North Pole...
Item #621718
May 24, 1928
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, May 24, 1928
* Airship Italia - Umberto Nobile
* North Pole - polar flight
The front page has a banner headline: "NOBILE CRUISES OVER POLE FOR HOUR, STARTS BACK" with subheads and map. (see) Nice for display.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 26 pages, light toning, minor margin wear, generally good.... See More
The Richardson-McFarland murder trial...
Item #621706
May 11, 1870
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 11, 1870
* Albert Deane Richardson
* Daniel McFarland murder trial
* Not guilty verdict (1st report)
The front page has an article headed: "McFARLAND ACQUITTED" "Triumphant Vindication of the Defendant's Action" "A Prompt Verdict Of Acquittal" and more. (see) Lengthy text.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.... See More
Civil War map of Richmond, Petersburg & vicinity...
Item #621657
May 15, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, May 15, 1862 The front page features a nice & very detailed Civil War map headed: "The Military and Naval Advance Toward Richmond and Petersburgh." (see). Plus there are nice one column Civil War heads including: "Suffolk Occupied by a Portion of Gen. Wool's Forces" "Skirmishing With the Enemy" "The Advance On Corinth" "The... See More
Closing events of the Civil War...
Item #621405
May 30, 1865
CONCORD DAILY MONITOR, New Hampshire, May 30, 1865 The top of page 2 column has heads: "Important Proclamations" "The Terms of Amnesty" "Provisional Government for North Carolina" "The Conspiracy Trial" and more related reports on the closing events of the Civil War.
Four pages, good condition.
Jews on the continent...
Item #621264
May 31, 1845
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 31, 1845
* Judaica - Jewish
* Slave for sale ad
The front page has nearly half a column headed: "The Jews On The Continent" (see ) followed by an ad: "A Private Sale, a Negro Boy 18 years old...". Much other news of the day.
Four pages, some front page staining & a bit irregular at the spine.... See More
Much reporting on the war in Europe...
Item #621078
May 21, 1814
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 21, 1814 Pages 1 and 2 have much reporting on the war in Europe including: "Progress of the War in France" "English Official Accounts" "Official Bulletins" "Lord Wellington's Victory" which takes most of a column & is signed in type: Wellington; "Great News From Europe" and more.
Four pages, close-trim... See More
Charles Lindbergh baby found dead...
Item #621040
May 14, 1932
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Taunton, Massachusetts, May 14, 1932
* Charles Lindbergh baby kidnapping case
* 2nd report on finding the dead body
* Upcoming trial of the century
This 14 page newspaper has a great two line banner headline on the front page: "MURDERERS ARE SOUGHT OFF THE ATLANTIC COAST" with subheads that include: "Col. Lindbergh Sees Remains of His Child Before Crem... See More
Jeff Davis as a prisoner...
Item #620642
May 25, 1865
CONCORD DAILY MONITOR, New Hampshire, May 25, 1865 The back page has over a full column taken up with: "Jeff Davis As a Prisoner" which has much detail. Pg. 3 has; "Sherman Serenaded" & "Gen. Sherman's Letter" & more.
Four pages, nice condition.
Caryl Chessman execution...
Item #620616
May 03, 1960
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, May 3, 1960
* Caryl Chessman execution
* "The Red Light Bandit"
* San Quentin State Prison
The front page has a two column heading: "Death Row Struggle Ends in Gas Chamber" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 34 pages, nice condition.... See More
Roald Amundsen... Airship Norge...
Item #620218
May 15, 1926
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, May 15, 1926
* Airship Norge
* Roald Amundsen
* 1st official North Pole flight ?
The front page has a two column headline: "DIRIGIBLE NORGE LANDS AT TELLER EARLY THIS MORNING" See image for brief text.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 8 pages, minor margin wear, otherwise good.
wikipedia notes: The Norg... See More
Rodger Ward wins Indianapolis 500...
Item #620176
May 30, 1959
THE PHOENIX GAZETTE, Arizona, May 30, 1959
* Racecar driver Rodger Ward wins
* Indianapolis 500 Indycar automobile race
The front page has a nice banner headline: "WARD FLASHES TO VICTORY" with subheads and two related photos. Unusual having a nice headline on the front page for this event, normally in the sport's section only.
Complete issue with 36 pages, minor margin... See More
Baseball stars of 1920...
Item #620119
May 20, 1920
MID-WEEK PICTORIAL, New York, May 20, 1920 Fine pictorial published by the New York Times, this issue has a two-page spread headed: "Baseball Players of Major Leagues Who Figure as Stars of the Present Season in Box and Field." Includes action photos of Waite Hoyt, Everett Scott, Lee Meadows, "Cactus" Cravath and Walter Johnson, with more photos of "Perkins and Perry... See More
Baseball stars of 1920...
Item #620118
May 20, 1920
MID-WEEK PICTORIAL, New York, May 20, 1920 Fine pictorial published by the New York Times, this issue has a two-page spread headed: "Baseball Players of Major Leagues Who Figure as Stars of the Present Season in Box and Field." Includes action photos of Waite Hoyt, Everett Scott, Lee Meadows, "Cactus" Cravath and Walter Johnson, with more photos of "Perkins and Perry... See More
Rudolph Hess in 1941...
Item #620065
May 14, 1941
THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, May 14, 1941
* Rudolph Hess abandons Hitler
* Early report
This 10 page newspaper has headers on the front page including "What Hess Says Will Make German High Command "Sweat"" "Nazis Say Peace Is Aim Of Hess" "Palmist Says Hess Is Most Sane Of The Many Nazi Leaders" "Hess Fussy About Food He Is Given" plus mo... See More
Item #619801
May 28, 1814
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 28, 1814 Page 2 has: "The Crisis--No. II" "The Lake War" "No Armistice" and other reports.
Four pages, archivally rejoined at the spine, good condition.
Marriage of Charles Lindbergh...
Item #619791
May 28, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 28, 1929.
* Charles Lindbergh Gets Married
* Anne Morrow
The front page has a two column headline: "COLONEL LINDBERGH WEDS ANNE MORROW IN HER HOME; MAY FLY ON HONEYMOON" with subheads that include: "Pair Slip Away In Auto""Only 20 Present at Surprise Wedding in Englewood and more with related photos on page 3.
Other news, sp... See More
Governor Sullivan as Minister of Starvation...
Item #619630
May 21, 1808
THE PROVIDENCE GAZETTE, Rhode Island, May 21, 1808 Page 3 has; "Practical Construction of the Embargo". A satirical pg. 3 item begins: "An extraordinary missive from President Jefferson to Gov. Sullivan, appointing him Dispenser of Favours, and Minister of Starvation for Massachusetts, has appeared..." (see).
Four pages, nice condition.
Bombardment of Ft. Pillow...
Item #619419
May 03, 1862
MOORE'S RURAL NEW YORKER, Rochester, New York, May 3, 1862
* Fort Pillow, Tennessee
* Small diagram
Mostly farm & home-related content but also news of the day, plus several war reports inside, including "Bombardment of Ft. Pillow" which features a small map/diagram of the fort.
Other war related news as well as other topics throughout. Has an ornate masthead. Uncommon ... See More
Ernie Banks' 500th homer...
Item #619363
May 13, 1970
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, May 13, 1970
* Ernie Banks - Chicago Cubs
* Major League Baseball MLB
* 500th home run
This 20 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 7: "Ernie Banks Belts His 500th Homer As Cubs Win" 1st report coverage on Ernie Banks becoming the ninth player in Major League Baseball to hit 500 home runs in their career.
Other news, sports and a... See More
Bobby Jones wins at Sunningdale Golf Club...
Item #619230
May 20, 1930
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, May 20, 1930
* Amateur golfer Bobby Jones
* Sunningdale Golf Club, Berkshire
* Golf Illustrated Gold Vase
The sport's section (page 18) has a two column headline: "Jones in Brilliant Round to Win Coveted Trophy" with subhead. (see) 1st report coverage on Bobby Jones winning at Sunningdale Golf Club in Berkshire, England.
Other news, spor... See More
Amelia Earhart non-stop flight from Mexico...
Item #619141
May 08, 1935
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, May 8, 1935
* Amelia Earhart solo flight (during)
* New aviation record
The front page has one column headings: "Amelia on Her Way to East Coast" "Hops With Intention of Making Non-Stop Flight"
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 14 pages, minor margin wear, generally good.
... See More
Amelia Earhart honored...
Item #619029
May 23, 1932
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, May 23, 1932
* Amelia Earhart - London welcome
* re. Transatlantic flight (Airplane)
* 1st woman to achieve solo
The front page has a one column heading: "AMELIA EARHART REACHES ENGLAND IN DRENCHING RAIN" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 22 pages, a little spine wear, otherwise good.... See More
Aristide Briand plan for Europe...
Item #618971
May 25, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Editorials, Features (Section 3) only, May 25, 1930
* Memorandum on the Organization of a Regime of European Federal Union
* Aristide Briand
* Plan for European union
The front page of this section has a banner headline: "BRIAND'S EPOCHAL IDEA STIRS EUROPE; Progress of French Statesman's Plan Destined to Be Slow, Its Fate Dependent First of All Upon Recepti... See More
Richard Byrd welcome home... Al Capone jail release...
Item #618937
May 15, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 15, 1930.
* Aviator Richard E. Byrd welcome home
* First Antarctica - South Pole expedition
* Al "Scarface" Capone jail release in Miami
The front page has a one column heading: "BYRD REACHES CANAL; STEPS ON HOME SOIL TO CHEERS OF THRONG" with subheads. (see)
Page 30 has a one column heading: "CAPONE FREE AGAIN AFTER NIGHT IN JAIL" wit... See More
Item #618762
May 30, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 30, 1930.
* Golfer Bobby Jones
* British Amateur championship (during)
* This would be the 2nd win towards his famous grand slam
The sport's section (page 14) has a banner headline: "Jones Beats Johnston to Gain British Gold Quarter-Finals; Voigt Also Wins" with subheads that include: "VOIGT, JONES GAIN IN BRITISH GOLF" and more with two pho... See More
Woman aviator Amy Johnson flight...
Item #618758
May 25, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 25, 1930
* Woman aviator pioneer Amy Johnson
* 1st Woman solo flight from England to Australia
The top of the front page has two column headings: "England Thrilled by Lone Flight of Modest Typist to Australia" "King and Commoner Join in Praise of Amy Johnson, First Woman to Make the Perilous Air Journey--Port Darwin Pays Her Homage" (see) 1st repo... See More
Sarojini Naidu arrested & jailed...
Item #618753
May 24, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 24, 1930
* Sarojini Naidu "The Nightingale of India"
* Salt satyagraha - Indian independence movement
* Mahatma Gandhi imprisonment protest - jailed
Page 7 has one column headings: "MRS. NAIDU JAILED; 200,000 IN PROTEST" "Indian Civil Disobedience Chief Gets Nine Months--One Year for Third of Gandhi's Sons" "Huge Parade ... See More
Mahatma Gandhi in Yerwada Central Jail...
Item #618752
May 21, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 21, 1930
* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (Mahatma)
* Yerwada Central Jail interview
* Indian independence movement
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Gandhi Interviewed in Jail; Asks Full Freedom for India" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 56 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.... See More
America wins Walker Cup... Bobby Jones...
Item #618750
May 17, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 17, 1930
* Amateur golfer Bobby Jones
* Walker Cup won by U.S.
* Royal St George's Golf Club
* Sandwich, Kent, England
The front page has one column headings: "AMERICAN GOLFERS BEAT BRITISH, 10-2, TO KEEP WALKER CUP" "Capture 7 of the 8 Singles in Final of Tournament Over Links at Sandwich" "Jones Leads The Way" and more. (see) 1s ... See More
Yale Bulldogs win the Blackwell Cup in 1930...
Item #618687
May 04, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, May 4, 1930
* Yale varsity crew wins Blackwell Cup
* Columbia & Pennsylvania University
* Bulldogs - Men's heavyweight rowing
* Housatonic River - Derby, Connecticut
The front page of this section has one column headings: "YALE VARSITY WINS, WITH COLUMBIA NEXT" "Eli Crew Beats 1929 Victor for Blackwell Cup by Length--Pe... See More
1930 Tekamah NE tornado... Al Capone...
Item #618681
May 02, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 2, 1930
* Tekamah, Nebraska
* Tornado disaster
* Mahatma Gandhi arrest ?
Page 3 has one column headings: "STORMS KILL 18 IN MIDDLE WEST" "Tornado Hits Tekamah, Neb., Leaving Six Dead and Many Injured" and more. (see)
Page 9 has: "LOOKS FOR ARREST OF GANDHI IN RAID" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day.... See More
Brooklyn Bridge stampede disaster...
Item #618646
May 31, 1883
THE EVENING NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, May 31, 1883
* Brooklyn Bridge
* Stampede disaster (1st report)
The front page has an article headed: "CROWDED TO DEATH" "Terrible Results of a Decoration Day Jam on Brooklyn Bridge" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 4 pages, light browning and some wear at the margins, should be handled with care.... See More
Jack Johnson in Paris...
Item #618265
May 19, 1915
THE FAIRMONT TIMES, Fairmont, West Virginia, May 19, 1915 On the sports page is "Jack Johnson Is In Paris But Won't Go to War". When asked if he was going to war, he replied "Man, for me war is over. I am at peace the first time in several years... Anyway your name goes down in war history, for big German shells are called Jack Johnsons... wasn't I in history before th... See More
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