Olympic Gold Medal in Bobsled...
Item #556519
February 11, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 11, 1932
* Bobsledding - Bobsleigh
* Hubert & Curtis Stevens
* 1st American gold medal 2-man bobsled
This 44 page newspaper has a four column headline on page 25:
* Olympic Boblet Title Won by U.S.
with subheads that include: "U.S. PAIR CAPTURES OLYMPIC BOB TITLE" "Stevens Brothers Snatch Victory From Swiss Team Led by 19-Year Old Capa... See More
Rare title... Pre-Civil War...
Item #556512
March 14, 1855
GERMAN REFORMED MESSENGER, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, March 14, 1855
* Rare title
* Pre civil war
This 4 page newspaper has some news of the day with ads on the back page. Mostly religious related material throughout.
A rare title from the early German community in PA prior to the civil war. The text is in English.
Some folds, otherwise in nice condition.... See More
New Two-Foot Guage Railroad print...
Item #556476
May 07, 1870
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, from New York, New York, dated May 7, 1870 This issue contains an article entitled "A Railroad Two Feet in Width" with an accompanying quarter-page illustration "Great Britain - a New Two-Foot Guage Railroad, in the Principality of Wales".
This is a complete issue in 16 page issue. This has a small tear in the upper left corner of the front ... See More
Patty Hearst kidnapping...
Item #556465
February 11, 1974
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, February 11, 1974
* Patty Hearst kidnapping
* Symbionese Liberation Army
This 26 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "FBI Wants 2 In Kidnapping Of Hearst Girl" with related photo. (see photos)
Other news of the day throughout. Little wear along the spine, otherwise in good condition.... See More
Boeing 747 commercial airliner...
Item #556463
February 10, 1969
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, February 10, 1969
* Boeing 747 commercial airliner
* Jet airplane
* Jumbo jet 1st flight
This 10 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 3: "Boeing Probes Minor Problem On Huge Jet".
Tells of the very 1st test flight of the famous passenger jet airplane. Other news of the day.
Lightly browned with tiny binding holes along the... See More
Sugar Ray Robinson vs. Tony Motosi...
Item #556428
August 28, 1942
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, August 28, 1942
* Sugar Ray Robinson vs. Tony Motosi
* Pre title fight
This 22 page newspaper has a small, discrete one column headline on page 19: "Robinson KO's Motosi for 124th Straight"
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.
source: wikipedia: Sugar Ray Robinso... See More
Eisenhower Inauguration...
Item #556404
January 20, 1953
THE SALINA JOURNAL, Kansas, January 20, 1953.
* Dwight Eisenhower inauguration as President
* World War II General
This 14 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page:
* Eisenhower In As President
with subheads and photo of Ike.
Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.... See More
1948 Cleveland Indians World champions...
Item #556391
October 08, 1948
TAUNTON DAILY NEWS, Massachusetts, October 8, 1948 This 16 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Cleveland Leads In Fifth 2-0" with related photo, lineup and current score as the game as this issue was published in the fifth inning of game 3.
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise good.
wikipedia notes:
... See More
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise good.
wikipedia notes:
Ted Williams becomes highest paid baseball player ever...
Item #556375
February 07, 1958
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, February 7, 1958 This 16 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 11: "Bosox William Inks Top Player Contract" with a two column photo of Ted William signing what was then the highest paid one year contract in baseball history.
A drop in the bucket compared what players are paid today.
Other news of the day. Light browning, otherwise ... See More
Charles Lindbergh Paris flight in 1927...
Item #556279
May 19, 1927
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, May 19, 1927
* Eve of Charles Lindbergh historic Transatlantic flight
* Lindy
* Waiting for better weather
This 16 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "BERTAUD OUT OF PARIS FLIGHT, LEVINE DECLARES" with subheads. (see photos)
.
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor spine wear, otherwise good.... See More
Early ticker Tape Machine in 1885....
Item #556263
November 15, 1879
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, November 15, 1879
* Faber's gold pen and pencil factory
This 16 page issue contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions and/or prints: Rock crusher - Sleeping car berth - drawing apparatus & More. These illustrations also have text that goes along with them.
Very interesting advertisements as we
... See More
* Faber's gold pen and pencil factory
This 16 page issue contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions and/or prints: Rock crusher - Sleeping car berth - drawing apparatus & More. These illustrations also have text that goes along with them.
Very interesting advertisements as we
Cavalcade wins Kentucky Derby...
Item #556224
May 05, 1934
THE BELLINGHAM HERALD, Bellingham, Washington, May 5, 1934
* Thoroughbred racehorse
* Cavalcade
* Kentucky Derby win
This 8 page newspaper has three column headline on page 3: "Cavalcade wins Kentucky Derby" with subheads that include: "FAVORITE SWEEPS AHEAD OF FIELD AT FINISH" and more with two column photo of the winning horse.
Other news of the day throughout. Lig... See More
Death of George M. Cohan...
Item #556216
November 06, 1942
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
Death of Otis Skinner...
Item #556210
January 05, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, January 5, 1942
* Otis Skinner death
This 34 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 17 that include:
* OTIS SKINNER DIES; FAMOUS ACTOR, 83
* Succumbs at His Home Here--Stricken While Attending 'Wookey' Performance Dec. 7
* On Stage Nearly 60 Years
and more with related photos. (see)
Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition with l... See More
Howard Hughes sells RKO Pictures...
Item #556093
July 19, 1955
MOTION PICTURE DAILY, New York , NY, July 19, 1955
* Howard Hughes sells RKO Pictures
* General Tire & Rubber Co.
This 6 page issue has a two line banner headline on the front page: "O'NEIL GETS RKO RADIO FROM HUGHES FOR $25,000 CASH" with subhead and small photo of Hughes. (see) Nice title to have this report in.
Other movie and radio entertainment news throughout.
Som... See More
Item #555953
August 21, 1926
THE OMAHA MORNING BEE, Nebraska, August 21, 1926
* Man kills wife for not fixing his socks
* Nice headline for display
This 12 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "VAN DORAN KILLED WIFE; WOULDN'T DARN SOX" with subheads and nice related pictorial.
A curiosity and somewhat humorous reason to kill.
Other news of the day throughout... See More
Original "Fauntleroy" dies...
Item #555949
July 26, 1937
NEW YORK TIMES, July 26, 1937
* Original Fauntleroy death
* Vivian Burnett
* Cedric Erol
This 32 page newspaper has a two column headline: "Original 'Fauntleroy' Dies in Boat After Helping Rescue 4 in Sound" & subhead: "Vivian Burnett, Author's Son Who Devoted Life in Escaping 'Sissified' Role, Is Stricken at Helm--Maneuverers Yawl to Get 2 Men &... See More
Pappy Boyingtion Missing... 1st Air Force Jet in Production...
Item #555934
January 07, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, from New York, dated January 7, 1944
* United States Air force 1st jet airplane goes into production
* Bell P-59 jet fighter
* Pappy Boyingtion missing
This 34 page newspaper has a two column headlines near the bottom of the front page:
* Jet-Driven Planes Built for Army; Extreme Speeds Attained in Tests
Also a one column headline also on the front page:
* Boy... See More
Kentucky Martial Law ends...
Item #555916
October 13, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, New York, NY, October 13, 1865
* Post civil war Kentucky
The front page has: "Washington" "Martial Law No Longer in Force in Kentucky" "The President's Proclamation" "The Status Of Kentucky". Proclamation concerning martial law in Kentucky is signed in type: Andrew Johnson.
Other news of the day throughout this 8 page issue. Mino... See More
Wiley Post Around World flight... First Solo flight...
Item #555893
July 20, 1933
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, July 20, 1933
* Wiley Post Around World (1st solo) flight
* During record breaking flight
* Airplane
This 14 page newspaper has five column headline on the front page: "POST BEGINS LONG, ARDUOUS FLIGHT OVER THE NORTH PACIFIC" with many subheads. (see)
Other news of day throughout. Light browning with little marg... See More
The circus is coming to town!...
Item #555881
September 25, 1869
COLDWATER REPUBLICAN, Coldwater, Michigan, September 25, 1869
* Uncommon title
* Post civil war illustrated circus ad
The back page has an ad for "Levi J. North's Circus & Performing Animals".
Has details about the main attractions & performers. Includes an engraving of two bears performing on ladders & directed by a clown, & one of "The Soa... See More
Ad has a unique illustration...
Item #555879
July 08, 1893
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, July 8, 1893
* 19th century circus ad
* Ad has a unique illustration
Page 6 has an ad for "Robt. Hunting's Big Circus, Museum & Menagerie". Has details about the performance dates & times. The ad also has a unique illustration of a hippopotamus with a portrait of a gentleman (Mr. Hunter?) clenched betwe... See More
Charles Allan Gilbert illustration print...
Item #555877
December 24, 1903
LIFE, New York City, December 24, 1903
* Charles Allan Gilbert illustration print
Full front page profile of a woman with mistletoe in her hair, captioned: "Mistletoe." illustrated by C. Allan Gilbert.
Other prints and text throughout. Quarto-size, 16 pages, in very good condition.
wikipedia notes: Charles Allan Gilbert (1873-1929) was a U.S. artist and illust... See More
Mary Pickford... Douglas Fairbanks...
Item #555863
January 11, 1935
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, from Springfield, Massachusetts, dated January 11, 1935
* Actress Mary Pickford
* Actor Douglas Fairbanks
* Divorce
This 32 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include:
* Mary Pickford Is Given Divorce from Fairbanks; Cruelty, Neglect Charged
and more with one column photo of Pickford.
Other news of the day throughout includi... See More
Item #555819
August 31, 1940
LIBERTY magazine, New York, dated August 31, 1940.
The color cover of this issue has an illustration of a couple doing scene in a play rehearsal. (see photo).
Within this issue is an article titled "The Man Who Talked Himself Famous" which is the dramatic story of Gabriel Heatter's success in radioland.
Golf...
Item #555817
July 27, 1940
LIBERTY magazine, New York, dated July 27, 1940.
The color cover of this issue has an illustration of an older gentleman in a kilt running from his dropping crutches as there is a sign in the background of a rally to-night, free cigars. (see photo).
Within this issue is an article titled "Wild Golfers I Have Know" by Richards Vidmer. This features a photo of Dizzy Dean.
This
Item #555815
July 20, 1940
LIBERTY magazine, New York, dated July 20, 1940.
The color cover of this issue has an illustration of a little girl that is crying because her puppy has taken her chocolate bar (see photo).
Within this issue is an article titled "Defenseless Alaska - the ramparts we don't watch".
Item #555811
July 13, 1940
LIBERTY magazine, New York, dated July 13, 1940.
The color cover of this issue has an illustration of a young lady in a swimming suit, covering her head with a newspaper and is running down the beach as she has been caught in the rain. (see photo).
Within this issue are articles titled "Winston Churchill and His American Mother" and Orson Welles without Whiskers".
Item #555783
May 18, 1940
LIBERTY magazine, New York, May 18, 1940 The color cover of this issue has an illustration of a little boy that just received a new gold front tooth (see photo).Within this issue is an article titled "Ballplayer Who Get Rich". This is an article on diamonds and gold! - an eyeopening look at something new in sportdom. This also features a photo of Dizzy Dean. Also, an article &... See More
Dionne quints...
Item #555781
May 11, 1940
LIBERTY magazine, New York, dated May 11, 1940.
The color cover of this issue has an illustration of a young lady picking daisies (see photo).
Within this issue is an article titled "What Does the Future Hold for the Quins?" which is about the Dionne quintuplets on their sixth birthday. Also included is "Horses Don't Win the Derby... along!" by jockey Charley Kurtsing
Steamers Monroe and Nantucket collision disaster...
Item #555773
January 30, 1914
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, January 30, 1914
* Steamers Monroe and Nantucket collision disaster
This 14 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "Ship Monroe, Passenger Loaded, at Bottom" with subheads that include: "Hit By Nantucket, Old Dominion Ship Shoots To Bottom Close To Norfolk" and more.
Other news of the day. Usual browning with little ... See More
Captain Ames and 800 Indians led by "Santini"...
Item #555734
August 26, 1867
NEW-YORK TIMES, New York, August 26, 1867
* Battle with the Indians
A front page report, "Battle With the Indians at Republican River", describes the battle on the Republican River between troops led by Capt. Ames and 800 Indians led by "Santini".
Says the village was two miles long & that Capt. Ames "...charged twice through their wigwams....&... See More
Railroad Autombile...
Item #555678
October 11, 1919
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, from New York City, dated October 11, 1919
* Early railroad car
* Color coverr and car ad
Full front page has a color illus:
* Automobile Inspection Car For The Railroad Official
Shows a car built to travel on rails on a mountain pass, and an inspector talking to a rail worker. Report inside: "The Railroading Automobile."
Other topics with prints an... See More
Marriage of Charles Lindbergh...
Item #555651
May 28, 1929
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, May 28, 1929
* Charles Lindbergh Gets Married
* Anne Morrow
This 14 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "LINDBERGH'S PLANE LEAVES FOR SOME UNKNOWN POINT" with subhead.
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: Anne Morrow Lindbergh ... See More
Joe Louis...
Item #555641
June 19, 1941
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 19, 1941
* Joe Louis - Brown Bomber
* Billy Conn
* Heavyweight boxing title fight (printed during the fight)
This 46 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include:
* LOUIS-CONN FIGHT ATTRACTS 50,000 TO POLO GROUNDS
* Bomber, Making 18th Defense of Heavyweight Laurels, faces Pittsburgher
* CROWD SLOW IN ARRIVING
and more. Much more ... See More
1st Pro Bowl football game...
Item #555640
January 16, 1939
THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, January 16, 1939
* 1st Pro Bowl football game
* New York Giants
* All-Stars
This 10 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 6: "New York Giants Win Finale From All Stars". Tells of the very 1st pro bowl game in professional football.
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
w... See More
Carrier's Address...
Item #555606
January 02, 1869
COLDWATER REPUBLICAN, Coldwater, Michigan, January 2, 1869
* Carrier's Address
* Uncommon title
The front page has the "Carrier's New Year's Address" taking 2 1/2 columns.
Uncommon to have a carrier's address from this period.
News of the day with many interesting advertisements throughout. Ink is a bit lite in the text of the address.... See More
Charles Lindbergh Paris flight in 1927...
Item #555560
May 14, 1927
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, from Fitchburg, Massachusetts, dated May 14, 1927.
* Charles Lindbergh historic Transatlantic flight close
* Lindy
* Waiting game
This 12 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page:
* AVIATORS WAIT FAIR WEATHER FOR HOP TO PARIS
with subhead. (see)
.
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor spine wear, otherwise in good ... See More
Zeppelins raid Paris...
Item #555287
January 31, 1916
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.
Other ne... See More
Louisiana land for sale... Martin Van Buren signature...
Item #555270
May 19, 1840
THE GLOBE, Washington D.C., May 19, 1840
* Louisiana land for sale
* President Martin Van Buren
The front page has a notice issued by the President concerning a sale of public land in Louisiana, signed in type: Martin Van Buren, plus similar notices on the back page for land sales in Michigan, Iowa & Missouri, each signed in type: Martin Van Buren.
Page 2 has the "Speech Of Mr... See More
Early aviation...
Item #555247
May 27, 1929
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, May 27, 1929
* Early aviation
* Airplane in the air time record
This 18 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "ENDURANCE FLIERS LAND AFTER 172 HOURS" with subheads. (see) Other news of the day. Light browning with little spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
USS Macon (ZRS-5) crashes....
Item #555237
February 13, 1935
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, February 13, 1935
* USS Macon (ZRS-5) crashes
* United States Navy Airship
This 12 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "PROBE OF MACON CRASH IS DUE" with subhead. Also nice headline of the Lindbergh baby kidnapping trial as it ends.
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with little m... See More
USS Macon (ZRS-5) maiden flight...
Item #555236
April 22, 1933
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, April 22, 1933
* USS Macon (ZRS-5) maiden flight
* Airship - Dirigible
* United States Navy
This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "MACON UP 12 HOURS IN MAIDEN FLIGHT", "Akron's Sister Ship Soars Over Ohio and Rides in Smooth Air Over Lake Erie" and more.
Other news of the day throughout. ... See More
Chess... Volume one issue...
Item #555212
January 24, 1857
PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, January 24, 1857
* Early chess
* Sports
Described in the masthead as: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage." A volume I issue (number 21). Columns inside include: "Our Chess Department" & "The Ladies' Column".
Other topics with much on various sports through out this 16 page issue that ... See More
Post Civil War military content...
Item #555211
February 21, 1867
NEW YORK TIMES, New York, February 21, 1867
* Post civil war United States military
The front page has the following one column headlines:
* Washington News
* The Military Government Bill Adopted
* Almost a Strict Party Division in Both Houses
* A Veto from the President Almost Certain
& more.
Other news of the day throughout. Little margin wear, otherwise in nice conditi... See More
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier...
Item #555138
November 12, 1932
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, November 12, 1932
* Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
* Arlington Cemetery Virginia
* Armistice Day (World War I)
This 22 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "Ten Thousand Men March on Armistice Day" "Hurley Sighted at Tomb of Hero"
Other news of the day throughout. Light brow... See More
The Army Bill...
Item #555121
March 05, 1867
NEW-YORK TIMES, from New York, dated March 5, 1867
* The Army Bill
* Post civil war original
Front page has the following headlines:
* Washington News
* Closing Up of the 39th Congress
* The President Signs the Army Bill Under "Protest"
& more.
Also has the text of the Tenure of Office Bill, vetoed by President Johnson, and overridden by Congress.
Other news ... See More
American Flyer Train wreck...
Item #555049
January 23, 1956
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, January 23, 1956
* American Flyer Train wreck
This 44 page newspaper has a six column headline on the front page: "Engineer Blots Out; 29 Killed, 120 Hurt" with subheads that include: "Flyer Wrecked rounding Curve" and more with related photos.
Other news of the day throughout. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.... See More
Zane Grey death...
Item #555018
October 23, 1939
THE NEWS, New London, Connecticut, October 23, 1939
* Zane Grey death
* American Author
This 12 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "ZANE GREY DIES AT 64" "Coronary Thrombosis Take Life of Well Known Author" "Wrote Novels of West"
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor spine wear, otherwise in ... See More
Malcolm Campbell... Over 300 MPH in automobile...
Item #555006
September 04, 1935
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, from Albany, New York, dated September 4, 1935
* Race driver Malcolm Campbell
* 1st person to break the 300 MPH mark in automobile
This 14 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:
* MALCOLM RACES AT 301-MILE CLIP
* Error in Calculation of 'Human Bullet's Pace Corrected
with one column photo of Campbell also on the front page.
Also nice ... See More
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