The United States enters the space race...
Item #724709
February 01, 1958
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, February 1, 1958
* 1st satellite put into space by the United States
* EXPLORER 1 (1ST REPORT)
The top of the front page has a five column headline announcing America's successful entry in the space race with: "Space Secrets 'Beep' Back to U.S. As Explorer Rockets Over Earth" and more with two photos of radio signals. (see i... See More
Wright Brothers flight 25th anniversary....
Item #724706
December 16, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 16, 1928
* Wright Brothers - Orville & Wilbur
* Kitty Hawk, North Carolina airplane flight
* 25th anniversary celebrations across the World
Page 20 has three related reports regarding the 25th anniversary of the Wright Brothers first flight with one column heading. (see images)
Complete 1st section only with all 32 pages, rag edition, some residue along th... See More
St. Patrick's Day Parade...
Item #724705
March 25, 1920
MID-WEEK PICTORIAL, New York, March 25, 1920 Fine pictorial published by the New York Times, this issue has the reporting the "German Revolt"; St. Patrick's Day Parade"; "Fashion's Changes" "Asquith's Return" and other photos with text throughout this 24 page issue. In good condition.
Newspaper edited by the famed Jonathan Swift...
Item #724704
October 12, 1713
THE EXAMINER, London, Oct. 12, 1713
* Rare 18th century publication
This editorial-format newspaper was edited by the famed Jonathan Swift at this time (of Gulliver's Travels fame), It promoted a Tory perspective on British politics, at a time when Queen Anne had replaced Whig ministers with Tories.
Complete as a single sheet newspaper as was typical of the day, 7 1/2 by 13 inches... See More
Original London Gazette newspaper from 1674...
Item #724703
February 25, 1674
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Feb. 25, 1674
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* Hold something in your hands from the 17th century
* Unique gift idea for that history buff
This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As wa... See More
Review & premiere of "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #724701
December 01, 1989
LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 1, 1989
* Best "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* American Christmas comedy film - Chevy Chase
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper fro... See More
The 1920 "Reichstag Bloodbath"...
Item #724700
January 14, 1920
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, Jan. 14, 1920
* The 1920 Reichstag Bloodbath
* Sicherheitspolizei (Security Police)
* Radicalism vs. Weimar Republic
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "EVERY PART OF GERMANY NOW UNDER MARTIAL LAW" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 12 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, ge... See More
Superman color comic strip (#29) from the first year of publication...
Item #724699
May 19, 1940
COMIC SECTION only of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, May 19, 1940
* "The Panic at the Circus"
* Superman (color comic strip) - #29
* 1st year of publication
* Jerry Siegel & Joe Shuster
This is a first year printing of the "Superman" color comic strip (by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster), which began in limited newspapers (through the McClure Newspaper Syndicate) on Nov... See More
From rough & tumble Deadwood, Dakota Territory...
Item #724668
July 28, 1889
DEADWOOD DAILY PIONEER, Black Hills, (South Dakota) July 28, 1889 This city would arguably be--along with Tombstone & Dodge City--one of the more famous of all the towns from the rough & tumble days of the Old West, and only rarely do such issues come to light. It attracted larger-than-life Old West figures including Wyatt Earp, Calamity Jane, and Wild Bill Hickok (who was killed the... See More
American envoy in France... the X,Y, Z Affair... John Adams' birthday...
Item #724667
October 30, 1799
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Oct. 30, 1799 Page 2 has an item noting the France has assured the President that the American envoys will be received to negotiate issues with the X,Y, Z Affair. Also a brief item noting: "This day the President of the United States completes sixty four years of age..." [re: John Adams].
Four pages, very nice condition.... See More
Uncommon title...
Item #724665
February 08, 1753
THE SCOURGE, London, Feb. 8, 1753 A very curious and uncommon newspaper from England done in editorial format, popular with other titles at that time as well. It was published "By Oxymel Busby, Esq." as noted in the masthead. This newspaper lasted but 81 issues.
Single column format with 6 pages, 7 1/4 by 11 1/4 inches, very nice condition.
Jewish persecution expands in Germany....
Item #724664
June 20, 1938
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, June 20, 1938 The front page has one column heads of great significance but which received little attention at the time: thr growing persecution of the Jews in Germany and elsewhere, and the formative events of the Holocaust.
"Anti-Semitism Wave Greatest Under Nazi Rule" "Jews Forbidden To Buy From Aryan Food Shops In One Berlin Suburb"... See More
The United States enters the space race...
Item #724662
February 01, 1958
THE EVENING BULLETIN, Philadelphia, Feb. 1, 1958 The front page has a banner headline announcing America's successful entry in the space race with: "First American Satellite Circling the Earth" " 'Explorer' Fired by Army Whirls Far Above Sputnik" with related subheads.
The ftpg. also has two photos, one of the lift--off at Cape Canaveral, and the ot... See More
Great Mark Twain cover...
Item #724660
December 15, 1900
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 15, 1900 See the photos for the great two-color cover portrait of "Mark Twain" as drawn by William Nicholson. The inside cover shows a photo of: "The Aldine Club Dinner to Mark Twain" and the double page centerfold is a great illustration captioned: "A Surprise Party to Mark Twain by his Characters" from his many books.
... See More
Baseball reports from before the Civil War...
Item #724659
October 03, 1857
PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Oct. 3, 1857 A rather famous sporting newspaper, with a sporting-themed masthead, calling itself: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage".
Page 5 has nearly a full column taken up with: "Base Ball" which has detailed reports of various baseball games including the early version of the box score of the ... See More
Death of Israel's first president in 1952...
Item #724658
November 10, 1952
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Nov. 10, 1952
* Chaim Weizmann death
* State of Israel 1st president
* Israeli Zionist statesman - leader
* Jewish - Jews - Judaica
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "ISRAEL'S FIRST PRESIDENT DIES" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 46 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins,... See More
Civil War reports from this racist newspaper...
Item #724657
March 18, 1865
NEW YORK WEEKLY DAY-BOOK CAUCASIAN, March 18, 1865 A decidedly racist newspaper which began well before the Civil War & lasted a few years after. As such their reporting on war events provide a contrasting perspective beyond most other Northern newspapers.
Some articles include: "Confederate Congress" "Corruption in the White House" "Who Are the Friends of the N... See More
V-E Day is proclaimed...
Item #724656
May 08, 1945
DAILY NEWS, New York City, May 8, 1945 The entire front page is taken up with a huge photo of a large, gleeful crowd in New York City with the words: " IT'S OVER IN EUROPE ! " dropped out of the photo.
Also on the front page is: "Proclamation Due At 9.A.M." There are related articles on pages 2 & 3, and the doublepage centerfold, plus the back page has a banner ... See More
Newspaper edited by the famed Jonathan Swift...
Item #724655
August 03, 1713
THE EXAMINER, London, Aug. 3, 1713 This editorial-format newspaper was edited by the famed Jonathan Swift at this time (of Gulliver's Travels fame), It promoted a Tory perspective on British politics, at a time when Queen Anne had replaced Whig ministers with Tories.
Complete as a single sheet newspaper as was typical of the day, 7 1/2 by 13 inches, nice condition.
Military newspaper from a tiny atoll (island) in the Pacific...
Item #724653
February 06, 1944
APAMAMA NUT I BEBA, Feb. 6, 1944 This island is a postage stamp size chunk of coral and trees in the Pacific Ocean, one of the Gilbert Islands, not far from the Equator. In the masthead is: "Apamama's On The Map - With One Objective - Blast The Jap!"
This is a crudely produced "camp" newspaper for and by the military installation on this tiny island, single sheet, 8 ... See More
Ben Hogan wins his very 1st golf tourney in 1940...
Item #724652
March 22, 1940
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 22, 1940
* Ben Hogan - professional golfer wins
* Very first PGA tour victory (historic)
* North and South Open championship
* Pinehurst No. 2 course - North Carolina
The top of page 28 has a one column heading: "HOGAN'S RECORD 277 CAPTURES NORTH AND SOUTH" with subhead and leader board. (see images)
Complete with 38 pages, light ton... See More
1940 Carole Landis magazine cover photo...
Item #724648
November 24, 1940
PICTURE SECTION only of the Chicago Sunday Tribune, Aug. 11, 1940
* Austrian-American actress Elissa Landi
* 1940 magazine color cover photo
* Hollywood's "Golden Age" films - movies
The front page of this section has a nice color photo of Hollywood actress Elissa Landi. (see images) Nice for display.
Other topics throughout. Complete with all 8 pages, measures 2... See More
A rare title which rarely comes into hands of collectors...
Item #724647
May 09, 1733
THE HYP-DOCTOR, London, Oct. 9, 1733 The title is an archaic phrase for a "hodgepodge of nonsense". This curious satirical paper published from 1730-1741, a pro-Walpole (first Prime Minister of Great Britain) newspaper created to oppose another British title "The Craftsman". It was published by John "Orator" Henley, a clergyman know for showmanship and eccentricity.
The focus is noted in the ... See More
July 4, 1935 Declaration of Independence...
Item #724644
July 04, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 4, 1928
* Original Declaration of Independence facsimile
* July 4, 1776 with full text and founding fathers (signatures)
* 250th anniversary this coming Summer (2026)
Page 8 has a full page facsimile of the original Declaration of Independence with heading: "IN CONGRESS, JULY 4, 1776; The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of Ameri... See More
Rare Confederate newspaper from Winston, North Carolina...
Item #724642
August 23, 1861
WESTERN SENTINEL, Winston, North Carolina, Aug. 23, 1861 This is a very rare title from the Confederacy. According to Brigham only four institutions in the United States have any holdings of this title from the Civil War, most just a few scattered issues. The American Antiquarian Society has no issues recorded from this era.
Among the reports are: "Gen. Scott and Mount Vernon" "Full Particula... See More
America enters World War II...
Item #724641
December 08, 1941
SAN FRANCISCO EXAMINER--EXTRA--Dec. 8, 1941 This issue has one of the best and most displayable headlines on America's entry into World War II following the attack on Pearl Harbor, with a huge, banner "EXTRA" above the masthead, and the large headline: "U.S. - JAP WAR!" with "HAWAII, MANILA BOMBED; TWO U.S. WARSHIPS SUNK".
There are various subheads including: &q... See More
1965 Alabama civil rights "funeral march" protest...
Item #724639
March 31, 1965
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, March 31, 1965
* Montgomery, Alabama "funeral march" protest
* Slain activists from the Selma to Montgomery march
The front page has a one column heading: "Ala. Marchers Carry Coffins to State Capital" with subhead. (see images) Other related report with photo on page 4.
Complete with 34 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, gen... See More
Eric Clapton, Jim Morrison, Mick Jagger...
1970 Strawberry Fields (Canada) music festival...
Item #724638
July 16, 1970
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, July 16, 1970
* Strawberry Fields rock music festival
* Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada advertisement
* Powder Ridge Rock Festival - Middlefield CT (canceled)
* Mick Jagger - Jim Morrison - Eric Clapton
* MISSING THE FRONT & BACK LEAFS
Page 39 has a nice full page advertisement for the: "STRAWBERRY FIELDS" music festival.
... See More
Malcom X Death... Elijah Muhammad....
Item #724636
February 25, 1965
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., February 25, 1965
* Malcolm X assassination plot
* Elijah Muhammad - Muslims
* Search for the murderers
The front page has a one column heading: "Break Due In Slaying Of Malcolm" (see images)
Complete with all 26 pages, minor margin wear, nice condition.
background: On February 21, 1965, Malcolm X was assassinated at the Audubon Ballroom in Manhatta... See More
Slave-related ads in this Baltimore newspaper...
Item #724633
June 09, 1796
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Maryland, June 9, 1796 The back page has ad ad: "For Sale, A Healthy Negro Girl..." with details.
Page 4 has other "reward" ads concerning slaves, with details.
Four pages, purple colored staining affects the middle section but causes no loss of readability, otherwise in very nice condition.
From the capital of the Confederacy...
Item #724632
January 17, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Jan. 17, 1863 Not only a newspaper from the Confederacy, but from the capital of the Confederate States. The front page has: "Late Northern News" and a report from Charleston, and: "The Blockading Ashore--Surrender of Officers & Men--No Tidings of the Fleet" and also much reporting from the "Virginia Legislature".
The back... See More
Pope Paul VI visits Israel in 1964...
Item #724630
January 06, 1964
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, January 6, 1964
* Pope Paul VI makes historic visit to Israel
* Hole See "spiritual journey" - Mandelbaum Gate
The front page has a nice banner headline: "POPE WELCOMED BY ISRAEL" with lead-in: "Stresses Friendly Catholic-Jewish Ties", subhead and related photo. (see images) More inside and related pictorial on the back page.
Complete w... See More
1955 "Revenge of the Creature" opening day ad...
Item #724629
March 25, 1955
THE DETROIT NEWS, March 25, 1955
* "Revenge of the Creature" - Gill-man
* "Creature from the Black Lagoon" sequel
* Opening day (midnight) premiere advertisement
* 3D monster horror film - movie
Page 17 has 10 x 5 1/2 inch advertisement for the opening day (midnight showing" for the monster film "Revenge of the Creature" in Detroit.... See More
1964 "The Flintstones" color comic strip...
Item #724628
January 05, 1964
COLOR COMIC STRIPS section only of The Detroit Free Press, January 5, 1964
* "The Flintstones" color comic strip
* "Stone age" animated comedy series
This section has several color comic strips which includes a page 5 "THE FLINTSTONES" strip. (see images)
Complete color comic section with 8 pages, minor margin wear, small binding holes along the blank sp... See More
1965 Camden, Alabama civil rights demonstration...
Item #724626
April 01, 1965
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 1, 1965
* Camden, Wilcox County, Alabama
* Negroes - African Americans students
* Civil Rights protest - demonstration
The top of the front page has a four column heading: "Negro Students are Dispersed by Smoke Bombs in Camden, Ala." with related photo. (see images)
Complete with 72 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally i... See More
1939 "Flash Gordon" color comic strip...
Item #724625
May 28, 1939
COMICS SECTION only of St. Louis Post-Dispatch (weekly on Sundays), May 28, 1939
* Flash Gordon (color comic strip)
* "Ice Kingdom of Frigia" Queen Fria
* BRUKKA - Chieftain of the Giants
* Space - science fiction themed
This section has several nice, colored comic strips with a page 7 strip titled: "Flash Gordon" (see images)
Ten pages, small binding hol... See More
Beginning of the Korean War...
Item #724621
June 26, 1950
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, June 26, 1950
* Korean war begins
* U.S. involvement starts
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "NORTH KOREAN DRIVE IS REPORTED HALTED" and more. (see images)
Complete with 50 pages, a little margin wear, generally nice.
background: On June 26, 1950, the Korean Peninsula was engulfed in the chaos of a full-sca... See More
1901 Miss Stone Affair... kidnapping...
Item #724620
October 09, 1901
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 9, 1901
* Miss Stone Affair - kidnapping
* American Protestant missionary
* Ellen Maria Stone - Bulgaria
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "MISS STONE LOCATED" with subheads. (see images) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragi... See More
1929 test flights of the Dornier Do R Superwal flying boat......
Item #724619
September 15, 1929
SECTION 10 only of the New York Times, Sept. 15, 1929
* Dornier Do R4 Superwal flying boat - airplane testing
Page 16 of this section has a three column heading: "LARGEST FLYING BOAT IN AMERICA IS TESTED" with subhead and photo. (see images) Other aviation related articles as well.
Other topics throughout. Complete section 10 with 22 pages, rag edition in very nice con... See More
Greeley's letter on the capabilities of African-Americans... Andersonville Prison Trial...
Item #724618
August 26, 1865
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, August 26, 1865
* Horace Greeley letter - his opinion of African Americans
* Andersonville prison trial... Henry Wirz
The most historically significant content is the intriguing letter on page 4: "A Letter To the Hon. A. O. P. Nicholson", signed in type: H. G., for Horace Greeley.
Following the end of the Civil War, this discussion addressed the physical, intellectual, and emot... See More
Death of Henry Royce.. Rolls-Royce Limited founder...
Item #724615
April 23, 1933
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE: April 23, 1933
* Sir Henry Royce death
* Rolls-Royce Limited founder
* British Luxury motor cars
Page 20 has a one column heading: "Sir Henry Royce Dies; Co-Founder Of Rolls-Royce" (see images)
Complete with 46 pages, rag edition in very nice condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.
AI notes: Sir Henry Royce... See More
Carlos Gardel killed... tango legend...
Item #724614
June 25, 1935
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., June 25, 1935
* Carlos Gardel airplane crash death
* Argentine singer, songwriter & actor
* Tango legend
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "17 Killed as Two Planes Crash in South America" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 18 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally nice.
background: This ... See More
Item #724613
March 18, 1955
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. March 18, 1955
* Maurice "Rocket" Richard suspension
* Montreal Canadians Forum riot
The top of the front page, above the masthead is a banner headline: "Montreal Fans Riot Over Richard Suspension" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 40 pages, minor spine wear, nice condition.
background: This issue of The Springfi... See More
This historic Funding Act of 1790...
Item #724612
August 07, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Aug. 7, 1790
* United States Funding Act of 1790
* President George Washington signs
* Also John Adams & Thomas Jefferson
Taking about a full page of text, including almost all of page 2 is: "An Act making Provision for the Debt of the United States" which is signed in type by John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and George Washington.
This w... See More
1942 USS Lexington loss & Battle of the Coral Sea...
Item #724611
June 13, 1942
MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, June 13, 1942
* USS Lexington 'Gray Lady' disaster
* Battle of Coral Sea - World War II
The front page has a very nice six column photo showing navy sailors jumping off the stricken USS Lexington during the Battle of the Coral sea with heading: "Lexington Survivor Tells of Fiery Death of Carrier" with subhead. this is a eyewitness account... See More
Ben Franklin article on the morals of chess...
Item #724609
THE AMERICAN MUSEUM, Philadelphia, April, 1792 By far the most significant content is the historic/collectible essay: "The Morals of Chess. By Dr. Franklin", which takes 2 1/2 pages. Note: This essay was first printed in the Columbian Magazine in the Dec. 1786 issue. Regardless, this contemporary printing is among the few publications which printed the essay which is highly desirable am... See More
Lincoln's State-of-the-Union Address... Proclamation to Confederates...
Item #724607
December 10, 1863
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Mass., Dec. 10, 1863 Page 2 column 3 begins: "THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE". This State of the Union address from Abraham Lincoln runs for over 4 columns and is directly followed by a Proclamation for Amnesty and Recovery for the southern states. Lincoln stated, "I, Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States, do proclaim . . . to all persons who have, directly o... See More
Capture of Billy the Kid...
Item #724606
December 29, 1880
THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California Dec. 29, 1880 The front page has fully half a column taken up with a very nice account of the capture of "Billy The Kid".
It is headed: "New Mexico" "Stirring Scenes at Las Vegas--Officers With 'Nerve' ". It begins: "The notorious gang of outlaws composed of about 25 men, who under the leadership of one "Billy the Kid" have for the past six months overrun... See More
Interesting interview with Jesse James' mother...
Item #724605
November 07, 1879
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Nov. 7, 1879 The top of pg. 2 has column heads: "RIDDLED BY RANGERS" "A Pitched Battle in Which Two Robbers Were Killed" "The Aged Mother of the James Boys Interviews". The interview with Jesse James' mother takes almost a full column.
Eight pages, slightly irregular at the spine, very nice condition.
A political newspaper... The Blair House...
Item #724603
May 03, 1838
EXTRA GLOBE, Washington, May 3, 1838 There would appear to have been three titles with this name as Miles ("The People's Voice") notes a campaign newspaper from 1832 and another from 1836. This is the one founded in 1834. In its first issue it noted: "The Extra Globe, which we publish today, is the beginning of the series of weekly papers in which it is our intention to co... See More
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