Ryan Nolan... honor of 300...
Item #559667
August 02, 1990
THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS, from Dallas, Texas, dated August 2, 1990 This is the "Nolan Ryan Special Section" with the very nice, large colored photo of Nolan Ryan with the headline "Expressly Ryan In honor of 300" in celebration of his major league 300th game victory. The section contains various reports and well-wishings.
This is "Section H" only containing 18 pages... See More
Terminal Hotel Fire...
Item #559663
May 16, 1938
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, May 16, 1938
* Terminal Hotel Fire (1st report)
* Atlanta Ga Georgia
This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "25 KILLED, 13 HURT, MANY MISSING WHEN FIRE SWEEPS HOTEL" with subheads.
Tells of the Terminal Hotel fire in Atlanta Georgia. Other news of the day throughout.
Light browning with minor spine wea... See More
Seven issues from the "Old West"...
Item #559651
A lot of seven "Old West" newspapers, each with a different title from California dating in the 1870's through 1890's. A nice opportunity for a mini-set of different "Wild West" titles at a bargain price. A wealth of both news reports and ads of the day. Keep in mind, issues from this period can be fragile and must be handled with care.
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Early baseball from just after the Civil War...
Item #559613
NEW YORK TIMES, 1865-1866 A lot of five issues of the New York Times from just after the Civil War, each with a report of a baseball game. These issues provide a mid-19th century perspective of America’s favorite pastime. Some browning, generally nice condition. The images shown are representative of the "look" of what you will receive. Actual issues/dates will vary.... See More
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A Long Island whaling town...
Item #559610
SAG HARBOR EXPRESS, Long Island, New York, 1870-1874 A nice lot of five issues from this once-famous whaling town on Long Island, now more famous as a playground for the rich & famous who frequent the neighboring Hamptons. One from each year, never bound nor trimmed, scattered foxing, generally nice condition. We sell individually for $28+ each. You get 5 for less than half price.... See More
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Westward expansion... Decorative masthead...
Item #559606
OLIVE BRANCH, Boston, 1850-1856 A lot of four issues in mixed condition, all with a great masthead and with at least some westward-expansion themed reporting and/or advertising. One of the more decorative mastheads of the era. Four pages, some fold wear, edge tears, etc. All issues are complete and are offered at a significant discount over their single issue pri... See More
From the heart of Thomas Jefferson's Presidency...
Item #559604
(5) UNITED STATES GAZETTE, For The Country, Philadelphia, 1807-1809 A lot of 5 issues offering an interesting insight into the early period of the Jeffersonian era, as the government transitioned away from Federalist policy.Complete in 4 pages, 2nd-rate condition with rubbing, foxing, and staining, but not damaged.
The images show an example of the condition and look of the issu... See More
From Thomas Jefferson's Presidency...
Item #559591
(10) BOSTON GAZETTE, dated in 1803-1808 A lot of ten issues from the early 19th century when Thomas Jefferson was president. News and advertising of the day provide perspective on this formative period. Irregular at the spine but without loss of text; some foxing and wear with lite staining, typical for the period. Perhaps a bit of close-trimming.The photo shows an example of t... See More
Salt Lake City title with a Mormon flair... Long before Utah statehood...
Item #559579
DESERET EVENING NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah, 1870's A lot of 5 issues, from this historic town, from before statehood, with much news of the day. Articles with Mormon interest and/or perspective are sure to be found within each issue. Typically 8 page issues; not pulpish as is typical for the period. Very nice at a bargain price!
Salt Lake City title with a Mormon flair...
Item #559576
DESERET NEWS (Daily, Weekly, and/or Semi-Weekly), Salt Lake City, Utah, 1880's A lot of 5 issues, from several years before statehood with much local news of the day. Articles with Mormon interest and perspective are sure to be found within each issue. Typically 4 page issues, minor browning & dirtiness, but not pulpish.
From Reno, Nevada... Famous town of the Wild West...
Item #559570
RENO EVENING GAZETTE, Nevada, early 1880's. A lot of five issues, all are complete and are in very nice condition. Great to have from this well-known town from the "Old West".
Inventions of the late 1800's...
Item #559506
(15) SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York A lot of 15 2nd-rate issues from 1880's and 1890's, containing many photos or illustrations, providing a nice look at the latest inventions and scientific improvements of the 19th century. Offered at a discount due to minor imperfections (slight staining, edge tears, library ink stamps, etc.) making them 2nd-rate.
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Eighteenth century perspective from England...
Item #559498
THE LONDON GAZETTE, a lot of ten issues of this famous newspaper covering at least 5 decades from the 1700's. All are in good condition. A nice way to gain Britain's perspective of world affairs from the 18th century. The image shown is representative of the "look" of what you will receive. Actual issues/dates will vary.
Post-Revolutionary War Boston, with John Adams signatures...
Item #559488
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, lot of 5 issues dating from 1797-1801, each containing at least one John Adams signature. Somewhat 2nd-rate but not damaged. Issues with his signature are increasingly hard to find, and these are priced at a significant discount.
The oldest continuously published English language newspaper...
Item #559480
(5) THE LONDON GAZETTE (2nd-rate/dmg.) A lot of five issues of the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, all from the early 1700's (1712-1739), priced at a bargain due to being a blend of 2nd rate and slightly damaged issues. A great opportunity for authentic issues from the early 18th century at a fraction of their typical cost. The image shown... See More
Pre-Revolutionary War era lot...
Item #559421
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, 1760's A lot of 10 issues of this famous & popular newspaper at a bargain price. A good set to show the state of affairs in England and the world shortly before the American Revolution. All are complete in 8 pages, 8 1/2 by 11 inches, & are in nice condition.
Five British newspapers from the 1760's - 1790's...
Item #559420
(5) An interesting lot of five British newspapers, containing at least three different titles. They span the 1760's thru the 1790's and include at least one from each decade. In average or better condition. Some may have red ink stamps (partial or otherwise). Certainly a one-of-a-kind grouping. The photos are representative of the look and condition of what you will receive.
18th century Scotland...
Item #559414
(5) THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, late 1750's and/or early 1760's A very early lot of five (5) newspapers from Scotland, with news of the day. A great period set at a considerable discount from the regular per-issue price. Average condition. The images shown are representative of the look and condition of those you will receive. While actual dates va... See More
Item #559408
November 23, 1963
THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Nov. 23, 1963 A quite rare & extremely desirable newspaper with a first report on John F. Kennedy's assassination, from the city where it happened.
The two line bold banner headline proclaims: "KENNEDY SLAIN ON DALLAS STREET" with subhead: "Johnson Becomes President", plus a rather large photo of "John F. Kennedy" and a smal
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The two line bold banner headline proclaims: "KENNEDY SLAIN ON DALLAS STREET" with subhead: "Johnson Becomes President", plus a rather large photo of "John F. Kennedy" and a smal
From the 1600's... World's oldest continuously published English language newspaper...
Item #559390
(5) THE LONDON GAZETTE, 1600's (2nd rate) An opportunity to purchase a lot of 5 issues of the oldest continually published English language newspaper, having started in 1665 and is still publishing today. All are from the late 1600's, priced due to minor imperfections causing them to be 2nd rate. A great opportunity for authentic 17th century newspapers at a fraction of their typical... See More
Ships and Railroads... Kenco Miniature Train ad...
Item #559375
December 13, 1902
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, December 13, 1902. The issue contains lots of coverage on Marine, Lake, and Railroad Transportation. The front cover features photos from several new ships.
There are several articles and advertisements, including one for "Kenco" miniature model trains.
This is a complete issue in 48 pages and is in very nice condition. See photos for details.... See More
PN-9 No. 1 seaplane rescue... Commander John Rodgers...
Item #559355
September 12, 1925
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, September 12, 1925
* PN-9 No. 1 seaplane rescue
* Commander John Rodgers
This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:
* 'CAPTAIN JOHN' AIRMEN'S HERO
* His Optimism in Time of Disaster Given by Crew as Reason for Hoping
* Honolulu Cheers Fliers
and more related items with small photo of Rodgers.
Other news of t... See More
Babe Ruth...
Item #559197
May 26, 1922
THE WORLD, New York, NY, May 26, 1922
* Babe Ruth
* George Herman Ruth
* Fight with umpire & fan
* Suspended from baseball
This 28 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 12: "Ruth Flings Dust On Umpire, Leaps in Stand After Jeerer" with subhead: "Big Hitter in Danger of Another Suspension or Fine..."
Nice to have in this New York City title.
Other n... See More
Operation Catapult...
Item #559169
July 05, 1940
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts MA July 5, 1940
* Attack on Mers-el-Kébir
* Operation Catapult
* Royal Navy
* French fleet
This 10 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "British Bottle Up More French Units At Alexandria" with subheads. (see photos) Other news of the day throughout.
Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise in good ... See More
Item #559143
January 16, 1917
NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, January 16, 1917
The front page has a 3 line, 1 column header: Baseball Players to Join Ranks of Organized Labor" with subheader: "Application for A.F. of L. Charter Made by Player's Fraternity Through Fultz", "Gompers Favors Strike", "Declares Support will Be Given to Baseball Men to Improve Conditions", and "League Heads Sk... See More
19th Century Baseball... Convention in Connecticut...
Item #559108
March 14, 1867
NEW-YORK TIMES, March 14, 1867
On pg. 5 under "Base Ball Convention at Hartford" is a report from Hartford about a Convention of baseball clubs in the Connecticut. Says that 30 clubs were represented and that a vote was passed "...forming a State Association, and rules and regulations concerning State championships were adopted." Mentions that the Charter Oak club of Hartfor... See More
The rivers of Texas... from 1849...
Item #559037
August 25, 1849
NEW-YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, August 25, 1849
* The rivers of Texas
* Post Mexican War era
On the back page under "Sketches Of Texas...No. II" is a detailed report: "Rivers of Texas--Facilities of Interior Commerce--Prospective Improvements of Rivers and Harbors." The report describes the accessibility of the principal rivers of Texas: the Trin... See More
Stan Musial... St. Louis Cardinals...
Item #558957
May 14, 1958
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, May 14, 1958
* Stan Musial - 3,000th hit
* St. Louis Cardinals
This 20 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 6: "Musial Gets 3,000th Hit'
Tells of St. Louis Cardinal Stan Musial getting his 3,000th career hit.
Other news of the day. Light browning, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: Stanley... See More
Elizabeth Taylor and Eddie Fisher wed...
Item #558954
May 13, 1958
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, May 13, 1959
* Elizabeth Taylor
* Eddie Fisher
* Wed
This 26 page newspaper has a small and discrete one column headline on page 4: "Eddie And Liz Head For Spain".
Small report tells of the marriage of Elizabeth Taylor and Eddie Fisher.
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia n... See More
BF Goodrich and his tubeless tire...
Item #558948
May 12, 1947
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, May 12, 1947
* BF Goodrich
* Tubeless tire invention 1st report
This 44 page newspaper has small, discrete one column headlines on page 36: "DEVELOPS TUBELESS TIRE" and "Goodrich Testing New Product Before Placing on Market"
Tells of the initial discovery of this tire that we all use today. A non-important event at... See More
SS Peto... First great Lakes submarine...
Item #558838
May 01, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, May 1, 1942
* SS Peto (22-265)
* 1st Great Lakes submarine
* Launch
This 40 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 9: "FIRST LAKES SUBMARINE" and "The Peto Is Launched on the Manitowoc River".
Tells of the very 1st Great Lakes submarine being launched.
Other news of the day throughout with much on World War II.
Rag ed... See More
Stage Beauties...
Item #558719
October 09, 1910
THE DETROIT NEWS TRIBUNE, from Detroit, Michigan, dated October 9, 1910
This fullpage "Stage Beauties" is their New Series of Popular Portraits of Stage People and is comprised of five illustrations and a large block advertisement
This is a single page only and has a slight irregular spine and margin, otherwise in good condition. See photos for details.... See More
James Montgomery Flagg...
Item #558716
October 19, 1913
THE SUNDAY LEADER, from Cleveland, Ohio, dated October 19, 1913
This is a full-page illustration entitled "A Girl You Know" - The Second Picture in a New Series of Drawings for the Sunday Leader by James Montgomery Flagg No. 1 - Precedence in the Perkins Family.
This is four pages only and has a slight irregular spine, otherwise in nice condition. See photos for details.... See More
James Montgomery Flagg...
Item #558715
October 26, 1913
THE SUNDAY LEADER, from Cleveland, Ohio, dated October 26, 1913
This is a full-page illustration entitled "A Girl You Know" - The Second Picture in a New Series of Drawings for the Sunday Leader by James Montgomery Flagg No. 2 - Dorothy Gives a Dinner Party.
This is four pages only and has had a few non-archival tape mends on the reverse side, therwise in nice condition. See photos... See More
James Montgomery Flagg...
Item #558712
June 21, 1914
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, from New York, New York, dated June 21, 1914
This is a single-page which "James Montgomery Flagg in Words and Pictures I Should Say So!! which is comprised of several different scenes of couples with a small poem under each.
This has an irregular left spine, otherwise in nice condition. See photos for details.
Silent Film Stars...
Item #558664
January 01, 1911
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, from Cleveland Ohio, dated circa 1911 (exact date unknown). This full-page "Film Fairies: Stars of the Stilly Screen - Actresses you have seen, but never heard, posing in quiet, not moving, pictures for the Copperplate Pictorial Section of the Sunday leader. Do you recognize your silent drama favorites?"
This is a SINGLE page only which measures approximately 17&... See More
Charles Glen King isolates Vitamin C for the 1st time...
Item #558624
April 05, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, April 5, 1932
* Vitamin C isolated for the 1st time
* Charles Glen King
This 44 page newspaper has a two column headline near the bottom of the front page: "Pittsburgh Professor Isolates Vitamin C; Concentrates Substance From Lemon Juice".
Tells of the 1st isolation of the vitamin by Charles Glen King, a chemistry professor at the University ... See More
Richard Rush and the Annual Treasury Report...
Item #558603
January 04, 1825
MIDDLESEX GAZETTE, Middletown, Connecticut, January 4, 1825 The Annual Treasury Report" begins on the front page & concludes on page 2, signed in type: Richard Rush.
A page 3 report says: "A fire broke out in the Capitol, at Washington City, on Thursday night of last week, which destroyed a small part of the library...", plus mention that it was extinguished by some citiz... See More
American Airlines Flight 1 disaster...
Item #558361
March 01, 1962
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, March 1, 1962
* American Airlines Flight 1 disaster
* Jamaica Bay New York
* Boeing 707-123 airplane crash
This 8 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "Jet Airliner Plunges into Swamp At Edge of New York City; 95 Die" with subhead: "Craft Burns With No Sign Of Survivors"
Other news of the day throug... See More
Reliant Houston Astrodome opening day...
Item #558230
April 09, 1965
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, April 9, 1965
* Reliant Houston Astrodome opening day
* MLB Baseball
This 24 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 8: "The Luxurious Astrodome Perfect For Night Ball
Tells of the grand opening of the new stadium with the first baseball game between the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees in a preseason game. (see... See More
B-50 bomber Lucky Lady II...
Item #558126
March 02, 1949
THE DETROIT NEWS, from Detroit, Michigan, dated March 2, 1949.
* B-50 bomber Lucky Lady II 1st to circle World nonstop
* Early 1st report w/ nice headline
This 52 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page:
* B-50 FLIES GLOBE NON-STOP
An early report on the same day it occurred. Historic aviation feat.
Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition in very nice cond
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* B-50 bomber Lucky Lady II 1st to circle World nonstop
* Early 1st report w/ nice headline
This 52 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page:
* B-50 FLIES GLOBE NON-STOP
An early report on the same day it occurred. Historic aviation feat.
Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition in very nice cond
Midland, Michigan... Viscount airplane airliner crash...
Item #558098
April 07, 1958
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, April 7, 1958
* Midland, Michigan
* Viscount airplane airliner crash
This 8 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "47 PERISH IN PLANE CRASH" with subhead: "Aircraft Hits Field in Michigan"
Other news of the day. 8 pages in good condition.
Hall of Famer Zach Wheat...
Item #558086
April 09, 1927
POLICE GAZETTE, New York, April 9, 1927
* Mushy Callahan -- boxing
* Zach Wheat - baseball
* Photos
Full page photo inside of "Mushy" Callahan, the Junior Welterweight Champion, in a classic boxing pose.
Also a 1/4 page photo of Hall of Tamer Zach Wheat, in Philadelphia Athletics uniform.
News and many photos of sporting events of the day. Some dirtiness on the front page... See More
Execution of Hiram Miller...
Item #558084
June 26, 1869
NEW YORK HERALD, from New York, New York, dated June 26, 1869
* Post civil war execution
* Hanging- detailed report
Page 4 has report:
* The Scaffold
* Execution of Hiram Miller, in Vermont
* Particulars of the Crime, Trial & Conviction
* Condition & Appearance of the Condemned
* He Dies Protesting His Innocence
Text takes most of four columns.Other news of the day throu... See More
1958 Wichita Falls, Texas tornado with photo...
Item #558050
April 03, 1958
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, April 3, 1958
* Wichita Falls Texas tornado with photo
* Wind speed record made
his 40 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Triple Tornado Punch Strikes Wichita Falls" with a related photo. (see) This was at the time the highest wind speed ever recorded by a tornado. Since then a tornado in Oklahoma reached... See More
Ruth Snyder...
Item #557962
May 11, 1927
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, May 11, 1927
* Ruth Snyder
* Henry Judd Gray
* Guilty - electric chair
* Midwest tornado
* Poplar Bluff, Missouri
This 52 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include:
* GUARD MRS. SNYDER, VICTIM OF HYSTERIA
* Jail Heads Take Precautions to Prevent Attempt on Life After Nervous Illness
* Gray Is In fair Spirits
and more... See More
Early Pro-Union Newspaper...
Item #557938
January 01, 1905
THE LABOR NEWS, Eureka, California, 1905. A rather uncommon newspaper from this Northern California town themed on labor-related news and concerns. Quite early for a pro-union themed newspaper. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown. Measures approximately 15x12 inches and contains 8 pages.
Susan Hayward suicide attempt...
Item #557931
April 26, 1955
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, April 26, 1955
* Susan Hayward suicide attempt
* Hollywood movie actress
This 56 page newspaper has a two column headline above a nice photo of Susan Hayward on the front page: "Susan Hayward Tries to Kill Self" with reporting on her suicide attempt in Hollywood by taking sleeping pills.
Other news of the day. Some small binding holes along ... See More
Dave Cowens of the Boston Celtics...
Item #557904
February 19, 1972
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, February 19, 1972
* Dave Cowens of the Boston Celtics color cover
* Loads of sports news throughout
Full front page has a color action photo of Dave Cowens, center for the Boston Celtics, and Basketball Hall of Famer.
Has a report about Cowens on page 3.
Other sports news throughout this 48 page issue that is in very nice c... See More
Census of Poughkeepsie...
Item #557903
August 07, 1835
NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, August 7, 1835
* Early Poughkeepsie New York population
A page 2 report has details from the census of the "enterprising and flourishing" village of Poughkeepsie, including the number of males, and females, "unmarried females under 16", the number of aliens, paupers & "colored" persons as well as the number of births. ... See More
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