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Item #568688THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans Louisiana, March 11, 1938 This 40 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "RIOTING SWEEPS AUSTRIA; MARTIAL LAW NEAR" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day throughout. Minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition. -
Item #603634THE WHEELING INTELLIGENCER, Wheeling, West Virginia, March 2, 1881
* Early Mardi Gras report
* New Orleans LA Louisiana
* Mistick Krewe of Comus
The front page has one column headings: "Rex At New Orleans" "Mardi Gras a Brilliant and Enjoyable Success" See image for text here.
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4 pages, large... Read full description -
Item #718432THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Sept. 27, 1973
* Jim Croce death in airplane crash w/ photo
* American folk & rock singer songwriter
* "Bad, Bad Leroy Brown" song fame
Page 43 has a heading: "Jim Croce, 1943-73" with photo. (see images)
Background: Jim Croce died tragically on September 20, 1973, at the age... Read full description -
Item #568095THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans Louisiana, June 19, 1941
* Joe Louis - Brown Bomber
* Billy Conn
* Heavyweight boxing title fight
This 28 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 13: "Joe Louis Knocks Out Billy Conn in 13th Heat of Scheduled 15-Round Slugfest" with subheads and nice action photo. (see) Also round by round reporting.
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Item #554779THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, January 24, 1953
* Mel Ott quits baseball
This 20 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 13: "Mel Ott Quits Game"
Other news of the day throughout. Some small binding holes along the spine and light browning around the margins, otherwise in nice condition.
wikipedia notes: Melvin Thomas "Mel" Ott (March 2,... Read full description -
Item #667691COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 3, 1802 The front page has a letter to the "...honored Bey of Tripoli, of Barbary..." concerning the on-going Barbary War, signed in type: Thomas Jefferson and James Madison.
Page 2 has: "A Proclamation" signed by: Th. Jefferson concerning France, within which is a letter signed in type by: Bonaparte. Also... Read full description -
Item #599488THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 6, 1873
* New Orleans riot
* Modoc War
The front page has one column headings: "A Riot In New Orleans" "A Police Station Attacked by the Militia--Repulse of the Latter--Several Killed and Wounded" 1st report coverage on the political riot in New Orleans, Louisiana. Also on the front page is: "The Modocs".
Other news of... Read full description -
Item #567648THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans Louisiana, February 20, 1950
* Rare Mardi Gras issue
* From the city where it happened
This 26 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Merriment Reaches High Pitch With Six Spectacles During Day" with subheads and related photo. (SEE) Much more inside.
Tells of 1950 Mardi Gras... Read full description -
Item #554611THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, October 13, 1874. The famous folio-size newspaper with the large graphics. The frontpage features an illustration by A.B. Frost entitled "Charles O'Connor and Reverdy Johnson on the Louisiana Imbroglio." Other illustrations within the issue include "Horse... Read full description -
Item #220970THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, May 20, 1935.
* Lawrence of Arabia's Death
* British Colonel
This 26 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "COL. LAWRENCE, 46, FAMOUS BRITISH WAR FIGURE, DIES OF CRASH INJURY", "King and Queen Informed of Death of Mystery Man Once Known as 'Uncrowned King of Arabia'", and more.... Read full description -
Item #599009THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, June 13, 1945
* Clarence B. Craft
* Battle of Okinawa
* Medal of Honor
Near the bottom of the front page is a five column headline: "One-Man Attack Kills 30 Japs, Snaps Line". This is 1st report coverage on World War II rifleman, Clarence B. Craft, single handily attacking Japanese positions on "Hen... Read full description -
Item #567507THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 28, 1933
* Mardi Gras issue from where it happened (rare)
For Mardi Gras collectors the festivities at New Orleans are of prime importance during the days before the beginning of Lent. Newspaper accounts from across the country report the doings in New Orleans, but having a New Orleans newspaper... Read full description -
Item #598693THE DAILY PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, August 6, 1888
* Philip Henry Sheridan death
* Civil War General
The front page has one column headlines that include: "AT REST", "Death of General Sheridan at Nonquitt, Mass.", "A Sudden Recurrence of the Old Heart Trouble", "Sketch of the General's Life and Services" and more with illustration.
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Item #594678THE WEEKLY CRESCENT CITY, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1841 A volume one issue of a quite scarce & early newspaper from the Deep South from 20 years before the outbreak of the Civil War. Various news of the day and period advertising throughout.
A bit irregular at the spine, minor margin tears (no loss), and a bit of damp staining (see).
Note: The... Read full description -
Item #567411THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, October 3, 1942
* Sugar Ray Robinson vs. Jake Lamotta
* Boxing - Boxers
* 1st of 6 fights
This 24 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 10: "Robinson Beats La Motta Easily in 10-Round Go"
This was the first fight before the famous defeat of Robinson by Lamotta.
Other... Read full description -
Item #553933THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, January 19, 1955
* USS Nautilus
* 1st nuclear submarine test voyage
This 40 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Nautilus Denied Permit for Dive".
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with little spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
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Item #594401THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, January 23, 1957
* Mad Bomber George Metesky
* Capture & arrest w/ photo
This 42 page newspaper has one column headings on the front page: "'MAD BOMBER' IS FINALLY SEIZED", "Locked Up for Observation by Phychiatrists (sic)" with small photo. (see) 1st report coverage on the capture of the New... Read full description -
Item #567324THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 13, 1934
* Mardi Gras issue from where it happened (rare)
For Mardi Gras collectors the festivities at New Orleans are of prime importance during the days before the beginning of Lent. Newspaper accounts from across the country report the doings in New Orleans, but having a New Orleans newspaper... Read full description -
Item #593966SUNDAY ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE of the DAILY PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, October 1, 1911 The cover of this issue contains a young lady outside in the woods. Within the issue are a variety of articles, stories and advertisements.
The of the issue is a full page advertisement for the General Electric Company on "Edison's Dream Comes True" and... Read full description -
Item #567135THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, May 13, 1940
* World War II Germany
* Invading European Countries
This 3 page newspaper a nice two line banner headline in on the front page: "BELGIANS FORCED BACK NEAR LIEGE; SWEDEN BLACKS OUT AS NAZIS MOVE" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with little spine wear, otherwise good. -
Item #552772THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, January 4, 1958
* Sir Edmund Hillary
* Reaches Antarctica by land
This 34 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Hillary at US South Pole Station After Long Trek" with subhead: "Crosses Antarctica and Joins Americans"
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with little... Read full description -
Item #220847THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE, January 14, 1865
* General Ulysses S. Grant* New Orleans, Louisiana
* Owensborough, KentuckyThe front page features many one column headlines covering events of the Civil War including: "The Great Contest: General Grant's Operations", "Later From New Orleans: ... the Rebel Raid at Owensborough", and much more.... Read full description -
Item #590046JACKSONVILLE JOURNAL, Jacksonville, Florida, January 14, 1970 The front page of the issue contains bold headlines "Pupil Integration Ordered By Feb. 1" and "Teachers Get Integration Notices". The desecration would take place in Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana. Also on the front page is a report "GI... Read full description -
Item #589445SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 7, 1904 The front cover of the issue is entitled "The Opening of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition" which is comprised of two photos with additional photos inside the issue. Within the issue is "The Russian Ice-Breaker 'Ermack' Capable of Forcing Her Way Through Ice Twenty-Five Feet Thick";... Read full description -
Item #566921THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, April 25, 1945
* Happy Chandler named 2nd MLB Commissioner
This 20 page newspaper has a six column headline on page 10: "Senator 'Happy' Chandler Named Baseball Commissioner" with subheads and photo of Chandler. (see) Tells of Albert Benjamin "Happy" Chandler, Sr. becoming the 2nd... Read full description -
Item #589217THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, March 12, 1940
* Seabiscuit retires (1st report)
* Underdog thoroughbred racehorse champion
This 26 page newspaper has a two column headline in the sport's section (page 11): "Seabiscuit, Greatest Money Winner of American Turf, Retired to Stud by Howard" with subhead: "Mighty Horse's Victory in... Read full description -
Item #588715THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, June 10, 1940
* Norway surrenders
* Nazis capturing Paris France
This 30 page newspaper has nice front page headlines concerning upcoming surrender of Paris, France. Nice for display here (see photos).
Also on the front page is a two column headline that reads: "Norway Surrenders, King Flees to... Read full description -
Item #550941THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, July 22, 1946
* Gualberto Villarroel assassinated
* Bolivian President
This 28 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "BOLIVIAN PRESIDENT IS SLAIN BY REBELS", with subhead and photo of Villarroel. Other news of the day throughout.
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Item #588637NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, New York, May 9, 1862
* Yorktown, Virginia Map
* New Orleans, Louisiana
* Battle of Williamsburg
The ftpg. features a nice Civil War map headed: "The Defences Of Yorktown" which shows a close-up view of the: "City of Yorktown, Huts & Tents of the Garrison." (see photos). Plus, page 3 has a huge Civil War map, taking more ... Read full description -
Item #563442THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 5, 1934
* Mel Ott scores 6 runs in one game
* New York Giants
* MLB Baseball
This 70+ page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page of the sport's section (inside):
* GIANTS SCORE, 21-4, AFTER LOSING, 5-4
* Rout Phils in Nightcap, With 23-Ht Attack, Including Two Homers by Ott
In this game, Mel... Read full description -
Item #585898THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, October 13, 1940
* Western actor Tom Mix killed
* Arizona car accident (1st report)
This 50+ page newspaper has a small one column headline on the front page: "Tom Mix Dies as Auto Turns Over in Crash". 1st report coverage on the death of famous Western movie actor, Tom Mix.
Other news,... Read full description -
Item #562749THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, August 25, 1944
* Paris France liberated
* Rumania surrenders
* World War II original
This 24 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "ALLIES FIGHTING TOWARD PARIS; FORM ROMANIA RULE, NAZIS SAY" with subheads.
Other news of the day with much on World War II.
Some browning and minor wear along the center crease, otherwise good. -
Item #550810THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York City, New York, May 11, 1862
* Bridgeport, Alabama map...
* Lebanon, Tennessee... New Orleans, Louisiana...
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration.
Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "General Mitchel's Successes,"Interesting From... Read full description -
Item #220406THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 3, 1863
* Florence, Alabama
* Port Hudson, Louisiana
* Vicksburg, Mississippi
This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported... Read full description -
Item #585809THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, May 8, 1862
* New Orleans, Louisiana
* Battle of Williamsburg, VA
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration.
Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "The Capture Of New Orleans", "Progress of Operations to the 26th Ult.", "Fort... Read full description -
Item #585805THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York City, May 23, 1862
* New Orleans Louisiana LA
* Fort Wright & Randolph
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "Interesting From New Orleans", "Operations of the Department of the Gulf", "Military... Read full description -
Item #562740THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York City, June 7, 1863
* Port Hudson, Louisiana
* General Nathaniel Banks
* Franklin, Tennessee
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration.
The front page has a nice map titled: "THE INVESTMENT OF PORT HUDSON"
Among the one column headlines on the Civil... Read full description -
Item #585772NEW YORK HERALD, March 14, 1864 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "Important From New Orleans" "Organization of the New State Government of Louisiana" "Inauguration of Governor Hahn" "Address of Gen. Banks" "News From the Department of the South" "The Sherman Expedition" "Grant's Army" & more.
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Item #585771NEW YORK HERALD, March 14, 1864 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "Important From New Orleans" "Organization of the New State Government of Louisiana" "Inauguration of Governor Hahn" "Address of Gen. Banks" "News From the Department of the South" "The Sherman Expedition" "Grant's Army" & more.
Eight pages, tiny binding holes at the blank spine margin, very nice condition. -
Item #562598THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, July 4, 1931
* Max Schmeling (German Boxer)
* Young Stribling
This 18 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "GERMAN BEATS STRIBLING BY TECHNICAL KNOCKOUT IN 15TH" with subheads and nice photo of Schmeling. (see)
More related reporting on page 7.
Other news of... Read full description -
Item #550606THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, from New Orleans, Louisiana, dated September 27, 1950.
* Heavyweight boxing fight
* Joe Louis (Brown bomber)
* Ezzard Charles
* Pre fight news
This 42 page newspaper has a six column headline on page 21:
* Louis Seeks to Regain Heavy Crown Against Charles Tonight
with subheads that include: "Browns Bomber 2 To 1 Favorite" and more.
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Item #691272DAILY WORLD, Nov. 17, 1972
* The 1972 Southern University shooting
* African American - Negroes college
* Unfit campus conditions riot
* Baton Rouge, Louisiana
The front page has a nice headline: "DEPUTIES + DOGS + GAS = TWO STUDENTS DEAD" with lead-in: "Cops attack Black Campus" (see).
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Item #691104NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 11, 1861
* Confederate Constitution creation
* Rebel President Jefferson Davis
The top of the front page has: "The Southern Confederacy" "Important Action of the Congress at Montgomery" "Adoption & Copy of the Constitution" "Jefferson Davis, of Mississippi, Elected President"... Read full description -
Item #594601NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 9, 1862
* Siege of Yorktown ends
* Battle of Williamsburg, Virginia
* New Orleans LA Louisiana
The front page is dominated by a nice Civil War map headed: "The Defenses Of Yorktown" (see photos). There are nice one column heads also: "The Advance of McClellan's Army", "The Enemy Still In Full Retreat", "The... Read full description -
Item #562549THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans Louisiana, April 21, 1939
* Ted Williams 1st game
* Major League Baseball
* Yankee Stadium season opener
This 40 page newspaper has opening game reporting from Yankee Stadium in the 1939 baseball season.
Page 21 has a five column headline: "Yanks Open With 2-0 Victory Over Red Sox" with subheads.
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Item #690272NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 9, 1862
* Siege of Yorktown ends
* Battle of Williamsburg, Virginia
* New Orleans LA Louisiana
The front page is dominated by a nice Civil War map headed: "The Defenses Of Yorktown" (see photos). There are nice one column heads also: "The Advance of McClellan's Army" "The Enemy Still In Full Retreat" "The Battle... Read full description -
Item #690039BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Aug. 7, 1858 The front page features two prints: "Artesian Wells in Charleston, S.C." and: "Forts Pinckney and Sumter, Charleston, South Carolina" with a related article. An inside page has a print of: "The Levee, at New Orleans, Louisiana" with a related article as well.
The full back page is a print: "The Gipsey Widow and Her Children".
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Item #692510NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., January 20, 1848
* Early Abraham Lincoln
* Speech re. Mexican War
The back page has an uncommonly lengthy report on Lincoln speaking in the House of Representatives questioning President Polk's judgement on entering and prosecuting the Mexican... Read full description -
Item #692696WILMINGTON JOURNAL, North Carolina, May 22, 1868 Among the articles: "Will Impeachment Succeed" "Probability of the Acquittal of the President--Senators Grimes, Fessenden, Trumbull & Henderson Against Conviction--Extraordinary Excitement in Washington..." "Anarchy in the South--'Somebody's Got to Leave' " "The Defeat of Impeachment" "A Bill... Read full description -
Item #583424THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, May 27, 1940
* Nazis capture Boulogne France
* World War II era
This 28 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "BOULOGNE FALLS AFTER 3-DAY SIEGE" with subheads. See photos for additional information.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. A little spine wear, otherwise good.
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