Babr Ruth 's very last MLB game....

THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, May 31, 1935  This 16 page newspaper has a very small one column heading on page "Phiols Wallop Braves Twice" with box scores. (see)



In the first game of this double-header, Babe Ruth struck put in the first inning, then hurt his knee taking him out of the game. This was actually his last time on the field of play as a baseball player. ... See More  

Mysterious building at Newport illustration...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, August 24, 1867 (print only) This is a single leaf full page print taken from this issue entitled "The Round Tower at Newport"  which is a building that is still of mystery as why it was built in the design it was. This is a genuine leaf from the issue--not a reprint measuring approximately 10.25 x 15.5 inches and is in good condition.... See More  

Sheridan illustration...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, September 14, 1867 (print only) This is a single leaf full page print taken from this issue entitled "Sheridan's Ride" which has an accompanying poem under the illustration. This is a genuine leaf from the issue--not a reprint measuring approximately 10.25 x 15.5 inches and is in good condition.

Pre revolutionary war tensions...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, November 19, 1774 Page 2 has a report from New York noting the arrival of a ship which ran afoul of a French ship (see).

Page 5 has 2 desertion ads, with particulars (see).

Most of a column on the back page is an: "Extract of a Letter from Boston, New England" reporting in part: "...acquaint him that with grief, this county has viewed an exertion for... See More  

Ohio Army print...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, November 22, 1862 (print only) This is a single leaf double-page print taken from this issue entitled "The Army of the Ohio on the March" and is comprised of several scenes. This is a genuine leaf from the issue--not a reprint measuring approximately 21.5 x 15.25 inches and is in very good condition.

Sinking of the HMS Truculent Submarine...

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, January 13, 1950  This 10 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Fifty-two Men Feared Dead Today Aboard The British Sub Truculent". You also receive the January 14th issue which has a photo the sub on the front page. This issue has 8 pages.



Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise in good condit... See More  

Stan Musial NL consecutive games played...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, June 13, 1957



* Stan Musial NL record breaker

* St. Louis Cardinals

* MLB baseball



This 48 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 40 that include: "Cards Capture Eighth Straight".



This was the game that Stan Musial broke the National League record for  most consecutive games played with 823.



Other news of the day through... See More  

Charles Lindbergh Jr. born... To become the crime of the century...

THE WORLD, New York City, June 23, 1930  This 26 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Lindberghs' Son Born at Morrow Home in Jersey" with photo of the father and mother. (see)



This was the birth of Charles Jr. who would become the victim in the famous Lindbergh baby kidnapping case that would later be known as the crime of the century.



Other news of th... See More  

Wichita State football plane crash...

THE PRATT TRIBUNE, New York, October 5, 1970 



* Wichita State University football team 

* Martin 4-0-4 airplane crash 

* Rocky Mountains 



This 6 page newspaper has a small one column headline on the front page: "Death Toll Climbs"



Tells of the Wichita State University football team airplane crash.



Other news of the day. Little margin wear, otherwise ... See More  

Hank Aaron passes Willie Mays...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, June 12, 1972 



* Hank Aaron hits 649th home run 

* Surpasses Willie Mays 

* Atlanta Braves 



This 30 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 13: "Hank Goes Kaboom!" with photo of Aaron. (see)



Tells of Hank Aaron hitting his 649th career home run to move into second place of all time behind Babe Ruth.



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Ted Healey death.... "Three Stooges" fame... Lincoln Tunnel opens...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 23, 1937  This 40 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 15 that include: "TED HEALY'S DEATH IS FOUND 'NATURAL'" "Los Angeles Coroner Holds the Cafe Fight Had Nothing to Do With It" "Inquiry To Be Dropped" and more.



Also one column headlines on page 14 that include: " 3,700 USE TUNNEL IN FIRST 12 HOURS" "7,0... See More  

Johnny Allen sweatshirt sleeve incident...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, June 8, 1938 



* Johnny Allen - Cleveland Indians pitcher 

* Red sweatshirt sleeve incident 



This 48 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 30: "Indians Vanquish Red Sox, 7-5, Tallying Twice in Ninth Inning" "Hits by Lary, Hale, Averill Decide Issue---Allen Refuses to Change Tattered Shirt and Draws $250 Fine" with ... See More  

Wall Street Bombing...

THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Atlanta, Georgia, September 21, 1920  This 16 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Death Wagon Seen At Morgan's Bank Long Before Blast" with subheads. (see photos)



Other news of the day throughout.



Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise good.

Anglo-Irish Treaty signed.....

THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Atlanta, Georgia, December 14, 1921  This 16 page newspaper has a seven column headline on the front page: "Irish Treaty Comes Up for Ratification Today" with subheads. (see) Tells of the treaty that created the Irish Free State.



Other news of the day. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise in good condition. Should be handled with care.... See More  

Horse and carriage illustrations...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, December 27, 1879 (print only) This is a single leaf full page print taken from this issue entitled "Sketches on the Road" drawn by Thomas Worth and is comprised of several illustration of horse and carriage scenes. This is a genuine leaf from the issue--not a reprint measuring approximately 10.25 x 15.25 inches, with a few archival mends for small edge tears made on t... See More  

Dairy Fair illustration...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, December 27, 1879 (print only)This is a single leaf full page print taken from this issue entitled "The Dairy Fair, New York" from sketches by Rogers and Davis. This is a genuine leaf from the issue--not a reprint measuring approximately 10.25 x 15.25 inches, with a few archival mends for small edge tears made on the reverse side of the illustration, otherwise in nice ... See More  

Battle of Cambrai 1918...

THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, October 10, 1918 



* Battle of Cambrai 

* World War I - WWI 



This 16 page newspaper has a six column headline on the front page: "GERMAN ARMIES IN FULL FLIGHT ON CAMBRAI-ST. QUENTIN FRONT" with subheads. (see)



Other news of the day with much on World War I. Usual browning with minor margin wear and small library on the front p... See More  

Germany bombs London, England...

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, September 11, 1940 



* The Blitz (1st Phase)

* Germany bombs London, England

* Adolph Hitler



This 8 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "Nazis Promise Full Scale Blitzkreig To Capture British Isles" with subheads and map of London. (see)



Other news of the day throughout. Few tiny binding holes along the left ... See More  

Longest baseball game ever played...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, June 1, 1964 



* Longest baseball game ever played

* New York Mets vs. San Francisco Giants

* MLB baseball - Shea Stadium



This 24 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on page 16: "Giants Beat Mets in 23 Innings; Game Lasts 7:23" with subheads that include: "Elapsed Time For Game Is Longest Ever" and more with related photo... See More  

Bonus Army in Washington D.C.....

ALBANY EVENING NEWS - Extra, Albany, New York, July 28, 1932  This 28 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page above the masthead: "OUSTED VETERANS BATTLE POLICE ARMY" with subheads. (see)

 

Light browning with a few binding slits, otherwise good.

Jim Brown scores 5 touchdowns...

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, November 2, 1959 



* Jim Brown scores 5 touchdowns 

* Cleveland Browns 

* NFL football 



This 20 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 9: "Jimmy Brown Explodes For Five Cleveland TDs"



Other news of the day throughout. Light browning, otherwise in good condition.... See More  

Events in Charlestown, SC - pre-Battle of Alamance...

Lead-up to the Revolutionary War...

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1771  Near the back is a full page headed "American Affairs" which includes: "Charles-Town, May 8. The General Assembly of the province of Georgia, met at Savannah on the 23d past. On the 24th the new elected Commons House of Assembly unanimously re-chose the Hon. Noble Wimberly Jones, Esq; for their Speaker; but he being disapproved ... See More  

Early Bobby Jones in 1919......

THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, August 21, 1919



* Bobby Jones, amateur golfer

* Runner-up performance

* From his hometown newspaper (RARE)



This 20 page newspaper has a six column headline on page 14: "OUIMET DOWNS EVANS--JONES BEATS GARDNER" with subheads and related photos including Jones. (see)



Tells of a young Bobby Jones playing in the United States Amateur championsh... See More  

Trade with American Colonies...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, October 21, 1773  



* Trade with American Colonies 



An inside page has some discussion on the value of trade with the colonies and elsewhere (see), taking most of a column (see).

Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 inches, nice condition.

An American paper from Jerusalem...

JERUSALEM NEWS, subtitled "An American Newspaper", dated in 1920. A quite uncommon volume 1 issue, in English, with various news of the day. A single sheet of near folio size, some browning & light chipping at the margins. The photo shown is representative of the look and condition of the issue you will receive.  Although actual dates vary, the issue will be from 1920 and  ... See More