Death of George M. Cohan...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 6, 1942



* Death of song writer George M. Cohan



This 42 page newspaper has two line, one column headline on page 20: "GEORGE M. COHAN, 64, DIES AT HOME HERE," with subheads that include: "Original Yankee Doodle Boy Composed 'Over There' and 'It's a Grand Old Flag'" and more.

Also a nice pictorial of Cohan on the same page ... See More  

Zeppelins raid Paris...

THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, January 31, 1916



* German zeppelins raid Paris France (1st time)

* World War I original



This 10 page newspaper has three column headline on the front page:



* Second Raid Made on Paris By Death-Dealing Zeppelin; Crowds Watch for Raider



with subheads that include: "24 Persons Killed And 25 Others Hurt By First Zeppelin" and more.



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Booth Tarkington...

The New York Tribune's GOTHAM WEEKLY GAZETTE, New York City, New York, May 3, 1914



* Booth Tarkington

* Uncommon title



This is an uncommon title published "Every Sunday" by the New York Tribune as stated in the dateline.



Mostly has local bits of news, including a pg. 2 item that says: "Booth Tarkington is contemplating to go to the State of Maine the end of the present mon... See More  

Hudson Maxim's death...

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, May 7, 1927



* Hudson Maxim death

* Explosives inventor



This 12 page newspaper has on column headlines on the front page: "HUDSON MAXIM, INVENTOR, DEAD".



Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.



wikipedia notes: Hudson Maxim (February 3, 1853 – May 6, 1927), was a U.S. inven... See More  

Lend Lease Program...

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, September 5, 1940



* Lend Lease Program

* World War II relief

* U.S. Destroyers



This 10 page newspaper has a  headline on the front page: "Predicts Hitler Try to Retaliate on U.S." with subheads that include: "More Destroyers Are Being Put Into Shape At Boston Navy Yard"; "Six Already Are At Sea Out Of Port"; &q... See More  

Madagascar falls...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, May 5, 1942



* Madagascar Africa falls

* World War II original



This 18 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "BRITISH OCCUPY MADAGASCAR, FOIL JAPS" with subheads that include: "Send Naval and Military Force to Big Vichy French Island in Indian Ocean" and more.



Other news of the day with much on World... See More  

USS Grunion submarine officially lost...

THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, October 5, 1942



* USS Grunion submarine officially lost

* 1st report



This 10 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 2: "Submarine Grunion Lost, Navy Announces" "Usually Carried Crew of 65; Was Launched Soon After Pearl Harbor Attack"



Other news of the day with much on World War II.



Light browning with little spine wear, ot... See More  

WWII in the Pacific Isles...

DAILY NEWS, New York, New York, November 22, 1943



The front page of this WWII issue features the headline "YANKS INVADE GILBERT ISLES" and the following subhead:  "Attack Jap Bases on Tarawa and Makin by Land, Sea, Air".  A front page map is also included, showing the various Pacific islands occupied by the Americans and Japanese.



This issue contains only the fr... See More  

Japan surrendering...

THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, Massachusetts, August 10, 1945



* Japan surrendering

* World War II original



This 10 page newspaper has a nice two line banner headline on the front page: "U.S. Prepares to Reject Jap Offer to Surrender but Keep Emperor" with related subheads and photo.



Other news of the day throughout. good condition.... See More  

Paris in liberated in 1944....

THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, August 23, 1944



* Liberation of Paris France

* World War II original

* General Charles De Gaulle



This 8 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page:



* Paris Freed By Armed Frenchmen, DeGaulle Reports



with subheads that include: "Liberation Achieved After Four Days Of Street Battles Led By 50,000 Of The FFI" and more



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THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, March 9, 1945



* 1st United States Army crosses the Rhine



This 10 page newspaper has a two line banner headline on the front page:



* Mulheim, 4 Miles From Coblenz, Taken By Third Army; U.S. Troops Of First Pour Across Rhine On Bridge Taken Intact



with subhead.



Other news of the day throughout including much on World War II. Light browning, otherwise in ... See More  

Philippine Sea Naval Battle 1944...

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David Starr Jordan...

THE BULLETIN, San Francisco, California, March 26, 1899 



* David Starr Jordan...

* President of Indiana University...  the youngest to-date...



This 28 page newspaper has a three column front page headline: "David Starr Jordan Sharply Criticized," with subheads and related illustration.



Other news of the day throughout. Usual browning with small tape mend along lower ... See More  

John D. Rockefeller....

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 7, 1906 There is a front page photo, "The New Governor of Ohio." "America's Unofficial Independence Day" by H. Addinton Bruce includes both an article and photos. A photo of Mr. Rockefeller with "The Weight of His Millions off his Mind" and "Whale-Catching by Cable." A photo of "A Transfer of B... See More  

Train Derailment Disaster In 1943....

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WWII NAZI Occupation GUERNSEY ISLAND Newspaper...

THE STAR or EVENING PRESS, Island of Guernsey, 1940-1945 This four page newspaper was published on this island in the English Channel and was occupied by the Germans during almost all of WWII. During the Nazi occupation they took over this newspaper and filled it with pro-German propaganda, offering a unique insight into how the Axis reported the news during the war. The issue you receive will inc... See More  

From Northampton, England, before the Revolutionary War...

THE NORTHAMPTON MERCURY, England, 1772 This is a very nice, folio-size newspaper of four pages which was never bound nor trimmed with uncommonly wide margins. This is also the first 18th century newspaper we have been able to offer from this part of England. The issue contains various news from throughout Europe with an emphasis on British events with the back page mostly taken up with ads. We do ... See More  

From just prior to the Revolutionary War...

ARIS'S BIRMINGHAM GAZETTE, England, 1772 A nice newspaper of folio-size, four pages, filled with various news & ads of the day. The front page has a partial red-inked tax stamp near the bottom. The first letter in the first column is ornately decorated (see photo).  Soem browning and margin wear but generally nice.  The photo below is "generic" as the actual issue you r... See More  

THE MORNING POST & DAILY ADVERTISER, London, 1783 A very nice folio-size newspaper of four pages from the final year of the Revolutionary War--the year the peace treaty was signed--but I don't see any particular content in this issue relating to the war. The front page is almost entirely taken up with ads with various news of the day on pages 2, 3 and 4, with more ads scattered throughout.... See More  

Korean War Era issue...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, 1951-52, from New York, New York .  A complete and original issue from the heart of the Korean War, with front page news coverage of the war (war headlines).  Each issue varies, but will be similar in look and condition to the one shown in the image, but actual dates will vary.  If you need a specific date, please contact us for a price quote and availability.

Collegiate Rowing... Yachting...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 13, 1901 Illustration "Waiting for Grandpa" by Ransom; Collegiate Rowing Races at Poughkeepsie; The "Columbia" - "Constitution" Races of Newport; fullpage illustration "Battles of the United States Army - The Storming of Stony Point"; doublepage centerfold "Opening of the Bathing Season at Narragansett Pier" by P... See More  

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1779  A fine opportunity to purchase a magazine from during the Revolutionary War at a reasonable price, as I find almost no American content in this issue. At the back under the "Historical Chronicle" is mention that the New York, Quebec & Newfoundland fleets have set sail under the convoy of Admiral Arbuthnot. The balance of the news ... See More  

Banner headline newspapers from World War II...

We have many banner headline newspapers from World War II, covering nearly every major historical event, which are not on our website. Please contact us at 570-326-1045 or e-mail us at info@rarenewspapers.com with your specific needs. They typically range in price from $35-$75. The $50 price shown is only an estimate.

THE AMAROC NEWS, Coblenz, Germany, 1919. The masthead features an eagle and a scroll (see photos). This is an interesting newspaper published by the: "American Army Of Occupation" at "Coblenz on the Rhine" from just after the end of WWI. A quite rare title. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this specific date-but wi... See More  

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.