Shipping Chart in 1815...
Item #222745
February 04, 1815
NEW-YORK EVENING POST, Feb. 4, 1815.
* Chart for various shipping weights
* Early 19th century original
Page 2 has an Abstract of the Tonnage of the Shipping of the several Districts of the United States issued by the Registers Office of the Treasury Department. Abstract measures 9 by 7 1/4 inches.
News of the day includes with advertsiemetns throughout this 4 page issu
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* Chart for various shipping weights
* Early 19th century original
Page 2 has an Abstract of the Tonnage of the Shipping of the several Districts of the United States issued by the Registers Office of the Treasury Department. Abstract measures 9 by 7 1/4 inches.
News of the day includes with advertsiemetns throughout this 4 page issu
Child's 1890 Newspaper...
Item #222726
September 01, 1890
THE YOUTHS WORLD, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Sept., 1890.
* Uncommon title
* Illustrations
Has literary content for young people and a few related illustrations. Printed by the American Sunday-School Union.
Has an ornate masthead. Fold wear on the front page, a few small holes and tears in the text, a few margin tears, some creasing.
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* Uncommon title
* Illustrations
Has literary content for young people and a few related illustrations. Printed by the American Sunday-School Union.
Has an ornate masthead. Fold wear on the front page, a few small holes and tears in the text, a few margin tears, some creasing.
Seated Liberty Dollar in 1842....
Item #222723
May 21, 1842
DOLLAR WEEKLY, N.Y., May 21, 1842.
* Seated Liberty Dollar masthead
Has an engraving of a dollar coin in the masthead, the cost of a yearly subscription. The front page has a 3 by 3 1/4 inch engraving: Meeting Of The Antipodes and a humorous caption.
Has two other engravings inside. Seveal topical reports throughout. A volume I issue (number 26). Some minor tears in the oute
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* Seated Liberty Dollar masthead
Has an engraving of a dollar coin in the masthead, the cost of a yearly subscription. The front page has a 3 by 3 1/4 inch engraving: Meeting Of The Antipodes and a humorous caption.
Has two other engravings inside. Seveal topical reports throughout. A volume I issue (number 26). Some minor tears in the oute
God's hand of judgement?
Item #222711
October 17, 1818
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 17, 1818.
* Early 18th century view of breaking the Sabbath...
A front page report from Buffalo says that a sailboat returning from a party of pleasure overturned Sunday and a young man drowned, although his four companions survived. Concludes by stating: "An extraordinary fatality appears to attend Sabbath-breakers." A pg. 2 item says:
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* Early 18th century view of breaking the Sabbath...
A front page report from Buffalo says that a sailboat returning from a party of pleasure overturned Sunday and a young man drowned, although his four companions survived. Concludes by stating: "An extraordinary fatality appears to attend Sabbath-breakers." A pg. 2 item says:
Charles Lindbergh's Speech...
Item #222701
October 31, 1941
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 31, 1941.
* Charles Lindbergh's Speech* Madison Square Garden
This 46 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "LINDBERGH SEES TRICKERY ON WAR" "Lists Roosevelt 'Subterfuges' at Garden Rally--Wheeler Charges Secret Pledges" Page 4 has a complete text of Lindbergh's speech at Madsion Square Garden.
* Charles Lindbergh's Speech* Madison Square Garden
This 46 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "LINDBERGH SEES TRICKERY ON WAR" "Lists Roosevelt 'Subterfuges' at Garden Rally--Wheeler Charges Secret Pledges" Page 4 has a complete text of Lindbergh's speech at Madsion Square Garden.
Other news of the day throu
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Optical lantern & electric lamp...
Item #222671
January 20, 1894
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Jan. 20, 1894 Ftpg. has three illus: "New Optical Lantern And Electric Lamp", the device, according to the article inside, could be used in photo-lithography and copying, micro photography, for theatrical effects & any application where artificial light was desired. Article includes an illus. of a "Dissolving View Lantern".
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New Japanese Ambassador to the U.S... Olympics...
Item #177387
April 21, 1906
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 21, 1906
Niagara Falls and Power Companies....
Item #177386
April 07, 1906
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 7, 1906
Building Ten Torpedo-Boats in 15 weeks...
Item #177385
March 31, 1906
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 31, 1906
School for Auto-Drivers....
Item #177384
March 24, 1906
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 24, 1906
Insurance Investigation Results...
Item #177383
March 17, 1906
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 17, 1906
The Monroe Doctrine.... Woodrow Wilson...
Item #177382
March 10, 1906
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 10, 1906
The Wedding at the White House....
Item #177381
March 03, 1906
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 3, 1906
Burning U.S. Stamps in Panama...
Item #177380
February 24, 1906
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 24, 1906
The Marriage between Alice Roosevelt and Representative Longworth...
Item #177379
February 17, 1906
Automobile Races at Ormond, Florida...
Item #177377
February 03, 1906
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 3, 1906
Russian's Social and Political Distress....
Item #177376
January 27, 1906
HARPER'S WEEKLY, January 27, 1906, from New York. Front page illustration "The Busy Showman. - II. " by W. A. Rogers; "The Leaders of Russian Liberty" by Charles Johnson; Russian's Social and Political Distress" and "How New York Met High-Priced Meat" by F. W. Hewes. Also, "In the Moon's Shadow" by Mabel Loomi
Automobile Show at Madison Square Garden....
Item #177375
January 20, 1906
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 20, 1906
Auto Races at Ormond, Florida....
Item #177374
January 13, 1906
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 13, 1906
Mark Twain Receives Laurel Wreath from Society of American Illustrators....
Item #177373
January 06, 1906
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 6, 1906
An unused document from the mid-1800's...
Item #222605
January 01, 1854
An interesting "Quite-Claim" document, printed but never used so not dated on the front save for the printed portions as seen in the photos below, although curiously there is a date on the reverse of 1854. Measures about 8 1/2 by 14 inches, very nice condition.
Joan Crawford, Shirley Temple, and Katharine Hepburn...
Item #222576
July 26, 1935
SCREEN & RADIO WEEKLY, from the DETROIT FREE PRESS, dated July 26, 1935.
The photo below shows the cover featuring Joan Crawford in addition to other photographs inside of Shirley Temple, Katharine Hepburn.
This issue is in good condition save for some minor edge tears and a 1 1/2 inch tear along the right-hand side
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The photo below shows the cover featuring Joan Crawford in addition to other photographs inside of Shirley Temple, Katharine Hepburn.
This issue is in good condition save for some minor edge tears and a 1 1/2 inch tear along the right-hand side
Ginger Rogers' Own Story...
Item #222573
April 30, 1939
SCREEN & RADIO WEEKLY, from the DETROIT FREE PRESS, dated April 30, 1939.
The photo below shows the cover featuring Mickey Rooney in 'The Hardys Ride High' in addition to other photographs inside of Ginger Rogers, Frank Capra, and James Stewart.
Browned a bit at the top and along the spine, but otherwise in good condition.
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The photo below shows the cover featuring Mickey Rooney in 'The Hardys Ride High' in addition to other photographs inside of Ginger Rogers, Frank Capra, and James Stewart.
Browned a bit at the top and along the spine, but otherwise in good condition.
Gary Cooper...
Item #222572
December 22, 1935
SCREEN & RADIO WEEKLY, from the DETROIT FREE PRESS, dated December 22, 1935.
The photo below shows the cover featuring Gary Cooper in addition to other photographs inside of Errol Flynn and Peggy Conklin.
Browned a bit at the top and along the spine, but otherwise in good condition.
The photo below shows the cover featuring Gary Cooper in addition to other photographs inside of Errol Flynn and Peggy Conklin.
Browned a bit at the top and along the spine, but otherwise in good condition.
Adams' blinders for bridles...
Item #222504
September 17, 1887
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, September 17, 1887
* Adams' blinders for horse bridles
* Adams' blinders for horse bridles
* A Ceylon surf boat
This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day with accompanying text which include: Illustrations of the new American War Ship Chicago", "Adams' Blinder Attachment for Bridles", "H. B. Wil
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Hurricane Audrey Hits Gulf Coast...
Item #222497
June 27, 1957
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, June 27, 1957.
* Hurricane Audrey Hits Gulf Region
* Hurricane Audrey Hits Gulf Region
This 68 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "HURRICANE HITS U.S." Additional subheads include: "9 Drown as Storm Sinks Ship", "Texas Towns Cut Off", and more.
Other news of the day throughout. Binding holes along th
Scarce Woman's title for 1807...
Item #222492
October 10, 1807
THE LADYS MISCELLANY, N.Y., Oct. 10, 1807.
* scarce woman's newspaper
An uncommon title containing topical reports and literary-related content, apparently for women. Quarto-size, 8 pages., has lite staining in the lower and right margins extending into some text, otherwise good. 8 pages.
* scarce woman's newspaper
An uncommon title containing topical reports and literary-related content, apparently for women. Quarto-size, 8 pages., has lite staining in the lower and right margins extending into some text, otherwise good. 8 pages.
Ship Constitution in 1832....
Item #222483
November 13, 1832
EVENING POST, N.Y., Nov. 13, 1832 Page 2 report:
* Launch.--The ship Constitution, under the command of Josiah Wilson, will be launched to-morrow, 14th inst. at half past one oclock P. M. from the yard of her builders, Smith, Demon & Cornstock. Other news of the day includes: "Artic Land Expedition" "Fire" and more. 4 pages in good condition. Some foxing in the upper half.
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* Launch.--The ship Constitution, under the command of Josiah Wilson, will be launched to-morrow, 14th inst. at half past one oclock P. M. from the yard of her builders, Smith, Demon & Cornstock. Other news of the day includes: "Artic Land Expedition" "Fire" and more. 4 pages in good condition. Some foxing in the upper half.
Electro-dynamic fields...
Item #222478
April 28, 1888
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, April 28, 1888
* Electro-Dynamic Fields
This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations, most of which pertain to the latest inventions of the day, with accompanying text including: "The Crown Prince of Germany - Prince William and His Son", "m Estrande's High Speed Locomotive",
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4th of July Fireworks...
Item #222463
July 10, 1855
NEW YORK HERALD, July 10, 1855.
* 4th of July Fireworks Display
Front page report: "The Fourth Of July Fireworks Grand Exhibition in the City Parks--Immense Concourse of People--Fun and Frolic in the Crowd--An Alarm of Real Fire, and General Excitement--Glorious Wind Up, and a Good Deal of Smoke." Has the Order Of Arrangement and detailed description of the fireworks.
* 4th of July Fireworks Display
Front page report: "The Fourth Of July Fireworks Grand Exhibition in the City Parks--Immense Concourse of People--Fun and Frolic in the Crowd--An Alarm of Real Fire, and General Excitement--Glorious Wind Up, and a Good Deal of Smoke." Has the Order Of Arrangement and detailed description of the fireworks.
Santa Anna - James Cooper in 1829....
Item #222447
September 19, 1829
COLUMBIA CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 19, 1829.
* Santa Anna
* James F. Cooper
* Early 19th century original reading
On the front page at the bottom of the last column is a Proclamation by Santa Anna to the Mexican Troops concerning the invasion of the Spanish. Concludes on pg. 2 urging ...Independence or Death..., signed in type: Santa Anna.
Another report says: Mr. Coopers new
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* Santa Anna
* James F. Cooper
* Early 19th century original reading
On the front page at the bottom of the last column is a Proclamation by Santa Anna to the Mexican Troops concerning the invasion of the Spanish. Concludes on pg. 2 urging ...Independence or Death..., signed in type: Santa Anna.
Another report says: Mr. Coopers new
The new four-track masonry bridge...
Item #222446
May 07, 1904
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, May 7, 1904
* The Four-Track Masonry Bridge
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* The Four-Track Masonry Bridge
* The Ginseng Root
This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations, most of which pertain to the latest inventions of the day, with accompanying text including: New Four-Track Masonry Bridge of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company Across the Susquehanna River",
This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations, most of which pertain to the latest inventions of the day, with accompanying text including: New Four-Track Masonry Bridge of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company Across the Susquehanna River",
Airplanes and airships...
Item #222440
August 18, 1906
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, August 18, 1906
* The electric railroad
* The electric railroad
* Aeroplanes and Airships
This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day with accompanying text which include: "The Electric Car Equipment the Long Island Railroad", and "Recent Aeroplanes and Airships in France" and more.
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The Military of New England...
Item #222425
August 26, 1909
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY NEWSPAPER: August 26, 1909.
* The Military of New England
* Reunion of Confederate Veteran's
The content and illustrations of this issue include: "New England's Gigantic Military Maneuvers", "A Great City Celebrating Homecoming Week", "Unusual and Curious Features of Church Work", "Notable Gathering of Virginia's Old Guard"
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P.T. Barnum's Baby Show in 1855....
Item #222413
June 08, 1855
NEW YORK HERALD, June 8, 1855
* P. T. Barnum baby show
* Pre civil war era
Front page has: Barnum's Baby Show Third Day--Another Day--Statistics of the Show--Barnum Excited--A Full House Again--Who Pinches the Babies?--The Prize Children Shown Up & more. Other news of the day includes: "Marine Affairs" "Cricket" "Police Intelligence"
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* P. T. Barnum baby show
* Pre civil war era
Front page has: Barnum's Baby Show Third Day--Another Day--Statistics of the Show--Barnum Excited--A Full House Again--Who Pinches the Babies?--The Prize Children Shown Up & more. Other news of the day includes: "Marine Affairs" "Cricket" "Police Intelligence"
Giant Mudslide in 1804....
Item #222408
July 12, 1804
BOSTON GAZETTE, July 12, 1804
* Virginia mudslide disaster
* Early 19th century original reading
Page 2 has an interesting letter from Winchester, Virginia, that says:
* ...a mountain, 15 or 20 miles from that place, had recently burst; and area of 15 or 20 acres of earth fell into the adjacent valley...the force of violence being such as to have crushed and destroy
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* Virginia mudslide disaster
* Early 19th century original reading
Page 2 has an interesting letter from Winchester, Virginia, that says:
* ...a mountain, 15 or 20 miles from that place, had recently burst; and area of 15 or 20 acres of earth fell into the adjacent valley...the force of violence being such as to have crushed and destroy
Farm Illustrations...
Item #222404
September 18, 1886
This single-sheet from the Supplement to the Illustrated London News, dated September 18, 1886, consists of two illustrations depicting a farm scene. One reads: "A Startling Effect in Oak Frame." and the other: "Familiarity Breeds Contempt." Printed in full color, the artist of both is unknown.
Birmingham, Alabama - A Pig-Iron Furnace...
Item #222402
March 26, 1887
This double-page centerfold, which forms the supplement to the March 26, 1887 issue of Harper's Weekly, was drawn by Charles Graham and is titled: "The Great Industry of Birmingham, Alabama - A Pig-Iron Furnace." Although only the supplement is present, there are a total of three additional illustrations on the front/back of each page.
Sport in North Devon...
Item #222401
September 08, 1883
This double page centerfold, which consists of several individual illustrations joined together, is drawn by S. Berkley, and titled: "Sport in North Devon: Trout-Fishing and Otter-Hunting." Although from the September 8, 1883 issue of the Illustrated London News only this illustration is present.
John Philip Sousa as Conductor....
Item #222399
April 10, 1891
CLEVELAND LEADER AND MORNING HERALD, April 10, 1891.
* Composer John Philip Sousa
* Military Conductor
Back page has an advertisement for: "The United States Marine Band Of Washington, D.C." Lists John Philip Sousa as the conductor, and says he will be assisted by Maria Decca, Prima Donna Soprano from her Majesty's Opera in England, at two performances at Music Hall. The
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* Composer John Philip Sousa
* Military Conductor
Back page has an advertisement for: "The United States Marine Band Of Washington, D.C." Lists John Philip Sousa as the conductor, and says he will be assisted by Maria Decca, Prima Donna Soprano from her Majesty's Opera in England, at two performances at Music Hall. The
The 1988 Basketball Special...
Item #222396
November 14, 1988
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, November 14, 1988.
The front page of this issue reads: "Basketball Special: Pro & College..." with an accompanying photo.
Additional content within this issue relates to Larry Johnson, Danny Manning, Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, and much more.
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporti
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The front page of this issue reads: "Basketball Special: Pro & College..." with an accompanying photo.
Additional content within this issue relates to Larry Johnson, Danny Manning, Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, and much more.
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporti
Jim Kelly...
Item #222395
January 01, 1992
SPORT MAGAZINE: Los Angeles, California; January, 1992.
The front page headline of this issue reads: "Lethal Weapon - Jim Kelly Triggers The Offense Of The '90s", which also includes an accompanying photo.
Additional content within this issue relates to Jerry Rice, Magic Johson, and many more.
It's 80+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in
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The front page headline of this issue reads: "Lethal Weapon - Jim Kelly Triggers The Offense Of The '90s", which also includes an accompanying photo.
Additional content within this issue relates to Jerry Rice, Magic Johson, and many more.
It's 80+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in
Frank Thomas & Bo Jackson...
Item #222394
April 01, 1992
SPORT MAGAZINE: Los Angeles, California; April, 1992.
The front page headline of this issue reads: "The Chase Begins - The Frank and Bo Show A Sox Office Hit", which also includes an accompanying photo.
Additional content within this issue relates to Larry Johnson, Jose Canseco, and many more.
It's 80+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in
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The front page headline of this issue reads: "The Chase Begins - The Frank and Bo Show A Sox Office Hit", which also includes an accompanying photo.
Additional content within this issue relates to Larry Johnson, Jose Canseco, and many more.
It's 80+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in
Cal Ripken Jr....
Item #222393
May 01, 1992
SPORT MAGAZINE: Los Angeles, California; May, 1992.
The front page headline of this issue reads: "Cal Ripken Jr. - Pride of the Orioles", which also includes an accompanying photo.
Additional content within this issue relates to Mark McGwire, Karl Malone, Babe Ruth, and many more.
It's 80+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American spor
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The front page headline of this issue reads: "Cal Ripken Jr. - Pride of the Orioles", which also includes an accompanying photo.
Additional content within this issue relates to Mark McGwire, Karl Malone, Babe Ruth, and many more.
It's 80+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American spor
1873 San Francisco, California...
Item #222386
COMMERCIAL HERALD AND MARKET REVIEW, San Francisco, California, 1873 As the title would suggest this newspaper has a wealth of business reporting and an incredible number of advertisements with the entire ftpg. take up with ads in addition to a large chart headed: "Wholesale Prices Current" with a wide variety of items. Complete in 4 pgs., never bound nor trimmed, minor edge tears&... See More
Early Bakersfield newspaper...
Item #222385
January 01, 1881
THE KERN COUNTY WEEKLY RECORD, Bakersfield, California, 1881 A very nice newspaper from this California town, just the third newspaper ever published in Bakersfield. This is from the first year this newspaper published.
Various news of the day, complete in 4 pages, various ads as well including saloon and livery stable ads with much more providing a truly "Old West" flavor. Never... See More
Masonic in 1802...
Item #222380
October 20, 1802
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, dated Oct. 20, 1802.
* Masons - Masonic
* Early 19th century original reading
A page 2 report from New-York states in part:
* ...yesterday morning, the most worshipful master, attended by the officers of the grand lodge...laid the foundation stone of a Masonic Hall. This building is to be situated in Frankfort-street, near the Park; and when
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* Masons - Masonic
* Early 19th century original reading
A page 2 report from New-York states in part:
* ...yesterday morning, the most worshipful master, attended by the officers of the grand lodge...laid the foundation stone of a Masonic Hall. This building is to be situated in Frankfort-street, near the Park; and when
Grover Cleveland nomination in 1884...
Item #222367
August 09, 1884
LESLIES ILLUSTRATED, N.Y., Aug. 9, 1884.
* Grover Cleveland
* President Nomination
* Illustrated
The front page has a illustration: New York--Governor Cleveland Formally Notified, At The Executive Mansion In Albany, July 29th, Of His Nomination For The Presidency. Also an inset of the Official Communication. Inside has a portrait of: Constance Lloyd, The Bride Of Oscar Wilde. Other p
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* Grover Cleveland
* President Nomination
* Illustrated
The front page has a illustration: New York--Governor Cleveland Formally Notified, At The Executive Mansion In Albany, July 29th, Of His Nomination For The Presidency. Also an inset of the Official Communication. Inside has a portrait of: Constance Lloyd, The Bride Of Oscar Wilde. Other p
Wade Boggs and Tony Gwynn...
Item #222358
September 18, 1989
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, September 18, 1989.
The front page of this issue reads: "The Fine Art of Hitting - Wade Boggs and Tony Gwynn, Masters at Their Craft, Explain How They Go About Driving Pitchers Crazy." and has an accompanying photo.
Additional content within this issue relates to Jimmy Johnson and many more.
Certain
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The front page of this issue reads: "The Fine Art of Hitting - Wade Boggs and Tony Gwynn, Masters at Their Craft, Explain How They Go About Driving Pitchers Crazy." and has an accompanying photo.
Additional content within this issue relates to Jimmy Johnson and many more.
Certain
Kansas City Chiefs...
Item #222357
September 11, 1989
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, September 11, 1989.
The front page of this issue reads: "Revival in K.C. - Carl Peterson and Marty Schottenheimer are Determined to Fill the Seats with Chief Fans." and has an accompanying photo.
Additional content within this issue relates to Cal Ripken Junior, Bart Giamatti, and many more.
Certainly the premier newspaper/ma
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The front page of this issue reads: "Revival in K.C. - Carl Peterson and Marty Schottenheimer are Determined to Fill the Seats with Chief Fans." and has an accompanying photo.
Additional content within this issue relates to Cal Ripken Junior, Bart Giamatti, and many more.
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