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631449

Joe DiMaggio and his hitting streak...

Item #631449

July 17, 1941

THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, July 17, 1941 Above the masthead is: "Official Scorer's Tribulations During DiMaggio's Record Streak" with a lengthy page 4 article on Joe keeping his streak alive: 42 at this point.  Much more on baseball including several photos.

Complete in 16 pages, folio size, minor margin wear, generally good.

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631035

Very early Boy Scout magazine...

Item #631035

May 03, 1924

THE SCOUT, London, May 3, 1924  An early issue of the Boy Scout magazine, and noted in the masthead: "Founded by Sir Robert Baden-Powell" who is credited with founding the Boy Scouts.

This was very much the "Boy's Life" of its day, with various articles & stories of interest to boys and scouts. Various illustrations as well. Complete in 24 pages, color front &... See More  

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630765

See the masthead...

Item #630765

April 18, 1863

GLEASON'S LITERARY COMPANION, Boston, April 18, 1863  The masthead features a very large heraldic eagle with a 7 inch wingspan holding in its beak a banner with the title. Although mostly filled with literary items there are some columns with news of the day, including Civil War-related items.

Sixteen pages, great condition.

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630420

Anti-Catholic newspaper...

Item #630420

February 14, 1835

THE DOWNFALL OF BABYLON, New York, February 14, 1835  A quite rare & unusual weekly (later semi-monthly) newspaper with strong anti-Catholic leanings published by: "Samuel B. Smith, Late a Popish Priest", as noted in the dateline. This newspaper published from 1834-1839 & features an engraving in the masthead showing various churches in ruin (see) and a subtitle: "Or, t... See More  

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629961

Anti-Catholic newspaper...

Item #629961
THE DOWNFALL OF BABYLON, New York, 1835  A quite rare & unusual weekly (later semi-monthly) newspaper with strong anti-Catholic leanings published by: "Samuel B. Smith, Late a Popish Priest", as noted in the dateline. This newspaper published from 1834-1839 & features an engraving in the masthead showing various churches in ruin (see) and a subtitle: "Or, the Triumph of... See More  

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629922

News from the Confederacy...

Item #629922

September 30, 1863

DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Sept. 30, 1863 



* Rare rebel publication



A nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy. The front page includes: "From the Army of Northern Virginia" "Promotions In The Army" "The Raid on Southwestern Virginia" "From Bragg's Army" and more.

A single sheet issue with a full banner masthead, very nice c... See More  

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629830

Confederates concerned about 600,000 more Yankee soldiers...

Item #629830

August 30, 1862

DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Aug. 30, 1862 



* Rare rebel publication



A nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy. The front page includes: "From The Seat of War" "A Cavalry Dash in the Valley" "Additional From the North" "Address From General Floyd" "A Brush at City Point" "Supplies For the Hospitals" and more.

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629787

1939 World Series of baseball...

Item #629787

October 05, 1939

THE BETHLEHEM-TIMES, October 5, 1939



* 1939 World Series of baseball (game 1)

* New York Yankees vs. Cincinnati Reds




The front page has a scoreboard display above the masthead showing the Yankees winning 4-0. A two column headline reads: "PEARSON ALLOWS TOW HITS; YANKS TRIUMPH 4 TO 0" with subheads and box scores. (see) First report coverage on game 1 for the World Series of base... See More  

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628306

Building lots in Naples, Florida, for $10 each...

Item #628306

April 11, 1887

THE FLORIDA DISPATCH, Jacksonville, April 11, 1887  Noted in the masthead: "Official Organ Of The Florida Fruit Growers' Assoc. & the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Growers' Protective Assoc." with the content, and the ads, focused on such.

An inside page has a full column advertisement for: "NAPLES !  The Most Southern City of Florida...20,000 City Lots...An I... See More  

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627653

A title meant for every collection...

Item #627653

June 09, 1900

WHINERY'S SWINE ADVOCATE, Logansport, Indiana, June 9, 1900 



* Rare title



"Devoted to the Interests of the Breeder and Feeder" as noted in the masthead. The focus of this little periodical is pigs, with the first article: "The Breeding & Feeding of Hogs". Only goes to show there was a periodical for every interest.

Still with original outer wrappers, 18 page... See More  

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627423
Item #627423

January 22, 1864

WALTHAM SENTINEL, Massachusetts, Jan. 22, 1864  Nice engraving in the masthead. Although from during the Civil War I find no war-related content, but then the masthead notes: "Devoted to Agriculture, Manufactures, Literature, Advertising, Local Intelligence, etc."

Four pages, very nice condition.

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627419

Magazine in the Welsh language...

Item #627419

January 01, 1834

SEREN GOMER, Argraffwyr, Wales, (1834). A quite uncommon magazine from Wales, totally in the Welsh language. Although commonly spoken in the 19th century, its use had diminished in the 20th century. Efforts are being made to bring it back today. Here is a rare opportunity for an issue of this 32 page periodical, printed totally in Welsh. There is no year in the masthead however a photocopy of t
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626815

Voice of the Nation of Islam...

Item #626815

April 16, 1971

MUHAMMAD SPEAKS, Chicago, Illinois, April 16, 1971  This newspaper was one of the most widely-read ever produced by an African American organization. Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad began the publication on May 1960 as a weekly publication. It was distributed nationwide by the Nation Of Islam and covered current events around the world as well as relevant news in African American commu... See More  

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625379

Anti-Catholic newspaper...

Item #625379

February 07, 1835

THE DOWNFALL OF BABYLON, New York, February 7, 1835  A quite rare & unusual weekly (later semi-monthly) newspaper with strong anti-Catholic leanings published by: "Samuel B. Smith, Late a Popish Priest", as noted in the dateline. This newspaper published from 1834-1839 & features an engraving in the masthead showing various churches in ruin (see) and a subtitle: "Or, th... See More  

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622750

Anti-Catholic newspaper...

Item #622750

January 10, 1835

THE DOWNFALL OF BABYLON, New York, January 10, 1835  A quite rare & unusual weekly (later semi-monthly) newspaper with strong anti-Catholic leanings published by: "Samuel B. Smith, Late a Popish Priest", as noted in the dateline. This newspaper published from 1834-1839 & features an engraving in the masthead showing various churches in ruin (see) and a subtitle: "Or, th... See More  

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621575

Broadsheet "Extra" with the President's state-of-the-union address...

Item #621575

December 02, 1839

VERMONT GAZETTE----EXTRA 



* President Martin Van Buren

* State of the Union Address




A great broadsheet (one sheet of paper printed on both sides) "Extra" created specifically to report the President's state-of-the-union address for 1839, headed: "President's MESSAGE To the Twenty-sixth Congress", it takes the entire front side & most of the back, the bal... See More  

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621341

Longest (baseball) scoring streak ends...

Item #621341

August 04, 1933

NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 4, 1933  A banner headline on page 10 announces: "Longest Scoring Streak in Major League History Ends as Yankees are Blanked" with subheads: "Yankees Finally Bow By A Shut-Out, 7-0", "Held Scoreless by Grove of the Athletics After Tallying in 308 Games in Row", & more. Included is a summary of the game, the box score, and a 2-column actio... See More  

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619716

Eddie Rickenbacker found alive...

Item #619716

November 14, 1942

THE EVENING BULLETIN, Philadelphia, November 14, 1942



* Eddie Rickenbacker found alive

* American World War I airplane fighter ace

* Adrift at sea for 24 days




The front page has a nice banner headline above the masthead: "Capt. Rickenbacker Found Alive in the Pacific" with subheads and photo. More inside.

Twenty pages, some margin wear & tear, generally good.



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619645

Acts of Congress: the Indians... changing titles in the U.S. Navy...

Item #619645

August 02, 1837

WORCESTER REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, Aug. 2, 1837  The masthead features an engraving of Thomas Jefferson. The back page has nearly 2 1/2 columns taken up with "An Act Making Appropriations for the Current Expenses of the Indian Department..." signed in type by the President: Andrew Jackson. Also "An Act to Change the Titles of Certain Officers in the Navy" (see).

Four pa... See More  

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619419

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  

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619281

Very scarce title...

Item #619281

January 15, 1847

MONTHLY BULLETIN, New York, Jan.15, 1847 



* Early locomotive engraving



Actually a quite scarce title as Gregory (Union List of American Newspapers) notes it began March 15, 1846 but doesn't know when it ended. Only the American Antiquarian Society records any issues of this title and it has but three.

Various news & literary items, nice engraving of an early railroad engine in ... See More  

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619255

From Kodiak Island...

Item #619255

October 12, 1957

KODIAK MIRROR, Alaska, Oct. 12, 1957  In the masthead is: "Reflecting the News of Alaska's Most Historic Island". Kodiak Island is a large island on the south coast of the U.S. state of Alaska, separated from the Alaska mainland by the Shelik of Strait."

Outer 4 pages only of a 12 page newspaper, tabloid size, minimal margin wear.

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617483

The Grand Prix...

Item #617483

July 28, 1906

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, July 28, 1906 The front page features 6 photos captioned: "Prominent Cars Which Took Part In The Grand Prix" and an article titled: "Details of the Grand Prix Racing Cars". The lengthy article carries over to page 2 where there is also another photo of "Bariellier in the New Richard-Brasier Car." Other articles inside are: &qu... See More  

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617479

Supporting the cause of prohibition of alcohol... The first issue...

Item #617479

July 01, 1892

OAK & IVY LEAF, Chicago, July, 1892 



* Young Women's Christian Temperance Union



This is a small newspaper which supported temperance (prohibition of alcohol). This newspaper was the "Organ of the National Y.W.C.T.U." as noted in the masthead. The front page has an illustration of: "The National Temperance Hospital" in Chicago

Eight pages, 9 by 11 1/2 inches,... See More  

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617277

Mahatma Gandhi jail release...

Item #617277

January 26, 1931

THE WORLD, New York City, January 26, 1931 



* Mahatma Gandhi jail release



The front page has a two column headline: "Release of Gandhi Ordered; H May Insist on Eviction" with subhead. (see)

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 24 pages, address label in masthead, a little spine wear, generally good.... See More  

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617212

Babe Ruth leaves hospital...

Item #617212

May 27, 1925

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 27, 1925



* Babe Ruth hospital release (1st report)

* New York Yankees - MLB baseball




This 48 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 19: "RUTH IS DISCHARGED FROM THE HOSPITAL" "Practices With Yankees but Will Not Go to Philadelphia With Team Friday" 1st report coverage on Babe Ruth's release from the hospital after 5 weeks for so-call... See More  

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616471

1933 Prohibition ending... States vote....

Item #616471

November 08, 1933

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, November 8, 1933



* Prohibition in U.S. ending

* Rules & regulations explained




The front page has a banner headline above the masthead: "Wets Take Lead in Three States; Both Carolinas Vote Dry"

Also a three column heading: "Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah Apparently Wipe Dry Law Out of Constitution of U.S." with subheads. (see)

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616465

Very scarce title...

Item #616465

May 15, 1846

MONTHLY BULLETIN, New York, May 15, 1846  Actually a quite scarce title as Gregory (Union List of American Newspapers) notes it began March 15 but doesn't know when it ended in 1846. Only the American Antiquarian Society records any issues of this title and it has but three.

Various news & literary items, nice engraving of an early railroad engine in the masthead, never bound nor tri... See More  

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616239

KLM Flight 607-E airplane disaster...

Item #616239

August 15, 1958

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, August 15, 1958



* KLM Flight 607-E crash disaster

* Lockheed Super Constellation airplane




The front page has a banner headline above the masthead: "All 99 Downed Airliner Feared Lost" with subheads. (see) 1st report coverage on KLM Flight 607-E, flown by Lockheed L-1049H-01-06-162 Super Constellation airplane crash disaster near Ireland.

Othe... See More  

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615496

Voice of the Nation of Islam...

Item #615496

June 18, 1971

MUHAMMAD SPEAKS, Chicago, Illinois, June 18, 1971  This newspaper was one of the most widely-read ever produced by an African American organization. Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad began the publication on May 1960 as a weekly publication. It was distributed nationwide by the Nation Of Islam and covered current events around the world as well as relevant news in African American commun... See More  

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615386

Ornate masthead with a farming theme...

Item #615386

February 22, 1873

MASSACHUSETTS PLOUGHMAN, Boston, Feb. 22, 1873 The best part of this newspaper is the large & ornate farming-themed masthead, plus the ftpg. has an illustration of: "The Stock Barns of Hon. Wm. S. King at Minneapolis". Mostly farming-themed content.

Four age, large folio size, tears at margin and a small piece cut from the back leaf.

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615213

Unusual engraving in the masthead...

Item #615213

September 13, 1809

THE TICKLER, Philadelphia, Sept. 13, 1809  The masthead features a very unusual engraving of a dog and an arm holding a switch, & notes: "by Toby Scratch'em". Complete as a single sheet issue, bit of foxing, generally nice condition.

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615159

On Kit Carson's trusted companion...

Item #615159

May 21, 1881

THE DAILY AMERICAN, Nashville, Tennessee, May 21, 1881 



* Albert H. Pfeiffer death

* Kit Carson




Page 3 has a nice article: "Kit Carson's Companion" "A Picturesque Story of an Old Pioneer" which is actually an article on Col. Albert H. Pfeiffer who had recently died. See the web for much on his life and his relationship with Kit Carson.

Four pages, small address... See More  

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614902

Wolf & Buffalo Robes... visiting Yellowstone...

Item #614902

December 10, 1881

PORTLAND TRANSCRIPT, Maine, Dec. 10, 1881  There is an interesting ad on an inside page promoting "Wolf & Buffalo Robes - Horse Blankets" with a bit more detail. Also in this is "A Trip To The Yellowstone" and "What Frightened Stonewall Jackson In Mexico" as well more articles, stories, poems and advertisements.

This is complete in eight pages and is in good... See More  

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614637

1854 Germantown, Ohio...

Item #614637

November 09, 1854

TWIN VALLEY LOCOMOTIVE, Germantown, Ohio, November 9, 1854



* Uncommon title



Nice masthead engraving (see), news of the day with several advertisements.

Complete in 4 pages, a little irregular along spine, nice condition.

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614539

Success of Grant's army...

Item #614539

August 22, 1864

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Aug. 22, 1864 



* Battle of Globe Tavern

* 2nd Weldon Railroad

* Gouverneur K. Warren




Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are; "FROM GRANT'S ARMY" "Movement of the Fifth Corps" "Seizure of the Welden Road" "Rebels Surprised and defeated" "their Efforts to Recover the Road" "A Series of Sharp Bat... See More  

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614500

Unusual engraving in the masthead...

Item #614500

April 21, 1813

THE TICKLER, Philadelphia, April 21, 1813  The masthead features a very unusual engraving of a dog and an arm holding a switch, & notes: "by Toby Scratch'em". Complete as a single sheet issue, some foxing, generally good.

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613917

The controversial Alexander G. Bell telephone patent case...

Item #613917

January 02, 1886

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, January 2, 1886  Includes an article of: THE BELL TELEPHONE CASE . This article details the Interior Department recommends that the Attorney General investigate to see if Bell's first patent was valid. The front page of the issue "Hydraulic Machinery for Operating the drawbridge Across the Harlem River at Second Ave. N.Y. City". Inside t... See More  

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613755

Sydney Harbor Bridge...

Item #613755

September 01, 1922

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, September, 1922  The front colored cover is "Geological Survey Maps in the Making: A Transit Station on the Idaho-Montana Boundary" with a related article inside. Inside the issue is: "Skilled Hands, or Automatic Machinery?"; "The Seventy-Five Mile City"; "The Sydney Harbor Bridge"; and many more illustrations, articles an... See More  

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613691

Print of the oldest ship in the United States...

Item #613691

February 12, 1859

GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, Feb. 12, 1859 



* Rare title w/ great masthead



One of the more decorative front pages to be seen with the very ornate masthead (see), plus each page is bordered in a patriotic theme. The front page shows the: "New Post Office, Summer St., Boston" . Two other prints inside plus the back page shows: "Ship Maria, of New Bedfor... See More  

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613561

Magazine in the Welsh language...

Item #613561

January 01, 1834

SEREN GOMER, Argraffwyr, Wales, (1834). A quite uncommon magazine from Wales, totally in the Welsh language. Although commonly spoken in the 19th century, its use had diminished in the 20th century. Efforts are being made to bring it back today. Here is a rare opportunity for an issue of this 32 page periodical, printed totally in Welsh. There is no year in the masthead however a photocopy of t
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613485

Themed on hunting, sports, fire departments, etc...

Item #613485

June 08, 1867

CALIFORNIA SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, San Francisco, June 8, 1867  The masthead has a sporting them, plus in the masthead is: "A Weekly Chronicle Devoted to the Turf, Field Sports, Regattas, Hunting, Angling, Cricket...Fire Department & General News of California." The content is just that.

Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, great condition.

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613310

Unusual engraving in the masthead...

Item #613310

April 28, 1813

THE TICKLER, Philadelphia, April 28, 1813  The masthead features a very unusual engraving of a dog and an arm holding a switch, & notes: "by Toby Scratch'em". Various literary & news items. Complete as a single sheet issue, generally good.

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612809

Kennedy Space Center delays Skylab...

Item #612809

January 25, 1973

SPACEPORT NEWS, Jan. 25, 1973  This is the official newsletter of the "Kennedy Space Center" as noted in the masthead, which also includes the early "NASA" logo (see). Published bi-weekly, this newsletter is seldom found as it only circulated among NASA employees. Various news reports from the Kennedy Space Center including photos. The front page banner headline: "Sky... See More  

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612652

Snoqualmie Falls power plant...

Item #612652

August 30, 1902

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, August 30, 1902 The front page has several illustrations of "The Snoqualmie Falls Power Plant" and an accompanying article inside the issue.

Inside is "A Mammoth Combined Harvester"; "Electrical Resonance and its Relation to Syntonic Wireless Telegraphy -- II"; "The United States Naval Observatory at Washington"; and more arti... See More  

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612243

Single sheet "Extra" issue with news from Europe...

Item #612243

January 01, 1855

NEW YORK HERALD, EXTRA, not dated but it would appear to be from the 1850's. Both sides of this single sheet "extra" issue are taken up with news from Europe with the: "Arrival of The Britannia at Boston". Deep masthead, 13 1/2 by 18 inches, great condition.

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611755

USS Kearny torpedoed....

Item #611755

October 17, 1941

BOSTON TRAVELER, October 17, 1941



* USS Kearny torpedoed

* 1st U.S. destroyer attacked during WWII




The front page has a great banner headline above the masthead: "U.S. DESTROYER KEARNY TORPEDOED OFF ICELAND" with subhead. Nice for display.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 44 pages, nice condition.... See More  

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611304

Outlaw Jesse James tour...

Item #611304

June 06, 1882

ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, June 6, 1882



* Outlaw Jesse James

* Life & assassination tour




Page 2 has an article headed: "The Dead Outlaw" "Opening of the Lecture Tour by the Jesse James Combination" Nice to have in a Missouri title.

Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 12 pages, library label withing masthead, generally nice.... See More  

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610221

Tunis is captured...

Item #610221

May 07, 1943

HERALD EXPRESS, Los Angeles, May 7, 1943 



* Tunis & Bizerte, Tunisia captured



Above the masthead is: "6th War Extra" with the bold banner headline announcing: "TUNIS, BIZERTE ARE CAPTURED" with related subheads. Nice for display.

The front leaf only, a little irregular along spine, otherwise in nice displayable condition.... See More  

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609981

Kennedy is assassinated: same day report...

Item #609981

November 22, 1963

HERALD EXAMINER--EXTRA, Los Angeles, Nov. 22, 1963 



* John F. Kennedy assassination



Bold headline above the masthead: "KENNEDY SLAIN" and also: "Assassinated in Dallas; Johnson Is President" with the related text taking the remainder of the front page along with 2 photos (see).

The complete first section (of 4) with pages 1-24, very nice, clean condition.... See More  

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