Sandy Koufax announces retirement...
Item #711306
November 19, 1966
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, November 19, 1966 This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 3: "Alston Sad About Sandy But Is Not Pessimistic". Tells of Sandy Koufax announcing his retirement due to arthritis in his left elbow.
Other news of the day. Small binding holes along the spine, otherwise good.
From 1883 Nebraska...
Item #711304
March 17, 1883
THE LINCOLN DAILY NEWS, Nebraska, March 17, 1883
* Home of the Cornhuskers
We seldom encounter Nebraska newspapers from during the Wild West era, but here is one. Lincoln is the capital of Nebraska and this issue is dated from just 16 years after statehood.
Gregory's 'Union List of American Newspapers' notes that the only institution holding any issues of this title is the Nebraska ... See More
1963 Civil Rights March on Washington (day of)...
Item #711302
August 28, 1963
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 28, 1963
* Martin Luther King Jr. about to make history
* March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom
* "I Have A Dream" speech fame (day of)
The top of the front page has a one column heading concerning this historic Civil Rights March on Washington, D.C. that was scheduled for this day: "CAPITAL IS READY FOR MARCH TODAY; 100,000 EXPECTED"... See More
Isamu Noguchi - renowned Japanese-American sculptor...
Item #711299
May 25, 1961
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, May 25, 1961
* Isamu Noguchi, world famous sculptor
The front-page has the bold, banner headline: "Noguchi Redesigns Washington Sq.", which points to the front-page article: "Washington Square Redesigned: Noguchi Would Have Them Singing On a Mountain", followed by text which continues on the back-page. Other classic... See More
John Rock - first African-American admitted to practice before the Supreme Court...
Item #711285
February 07, 1865
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, New York, Feb. 7, 1865
* Abolitionist John Rock "black is beautiful"
* First African American admitted to practice law before the Supreme Court of the United States
The back page has historic coverage from the Tribune's Washington correspondent datelined Feb. 1, 1865: "FROM WASHINGTON - The Dred Scott Decision Buried in the Supreme Court - A... See More
1941 Brooklyn waterfront explosions & fire disaster...
Item #711273
August 18, 1941
NEW YORK POST, Aug. 18, 1941
* Brooklyn, New York City sabotage ?
* Waterfront explosions & fire
* Pier 27 conflagration disaster
The front page has a very nice banner headline for display: "SHIPPING AND PIERS AFIRE; 25 EXPLOSIONS IN HARBOR" and large photo. (see images) Another related photo inside. The attack on Pearl Harbor was just a few months away.
Complete with all 1... See More
Sam Houston's 'call to arms' against Mexico...
Item #711271
April 02, 1842
NILES'S NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, April 2, 1842
* Samuel Houston call to arms - Texas citizens
* Post Texas Revolution - Pre Mexican-American War
Inside has: "President Houston's Proclamation to the Citizens of Texas" which begins: "My Countrymen: Rumours have been brought from the southwestern frontier of invasion...The facts are sufficient to justify immed... See More
Arab-Israeli War cease-fire...
Item #711268
May 08, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 8, 1948
* First Arab-Israeli War cease-fire ?
* Mandatory Palestine - Jerusalem
* Israel - Palestinians -
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "CEASE-FIRE TODAY IN ALL JERUSALEM SET BY ARABS, JEWS" with subheads. (see images) More on page 4 with related photo.
Complete with all 32 pages, rag edition in great condition.... See More
S.S. Vestris sinks in 1928...
Item #711267
November 14, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 14, 1928
* Ocean Liner S.S. Vestris sinks
The front page has a nice banner headline: "RESCUE SHIPS BRINGING 206 VESTRIS SURVIVORS TO PORT; FIVE BODIES PICKED UP, 116 PERSONS STILL UNREPORTED; SOME SAVED AFTER HOURS IN WATER; LIFE RAFT MISSING" with subheads and list of the rescued and the missing. (see images) Nice for display. More on pages 2 & 3.... See More
1929 George Bugs Moran...
Item #711194
December 31, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 31, 1929
* Post St. Valentine's Day Massacre
* George Bugs Moran safe raided by police
* Gangsters - gangland - underworld
* Probably only reported in a Chicago paper
The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "RAID ON MORAN SAFE NIPS BIG RACKET PROFITS" with subhead. (see images) The infamous St. Valentines' Day Massacre occurred earlier in the... See More
1951 Frank Costello - NYC mob boss...
Item #711192
March 19, 1951
THE DETROIT NEWS, March 19, 1951
* Frank Costello - NYC gangster - mob boss
* Luciano crime family - "The Prime Minister of the Underworld"
* United States Senate Special Committee to Investigate Crime in Interstate Commerce
* Kefauver Hearings
The front page has a nice headline: "O'DWYER SAYS GANGS RULED OUT MOB WARS" with subheads that include: "Ex-Mayor F... See More
1939 World War II beginning....
Item #711191
September 11, 1939
THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Kansas, September 11, 1939
* Blitzkrieg - Warsaw
* World War II WWII beginning
* Nazis invasion of Poland
The front page has a banner headline: "Congress May Be Summoned Later This Week To Repeal Arms Embargo; Canada Declares War; Germans Launch Counterattack on West Front" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 12 pages, light toning at the ma... See More
Very uncommon 18th century title... Peace between France & Prussia...
Item #711189
January 28, 1795
THE ORACLE OF THE DAY, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Jan. 28, 1795 This is a quite scarce 18th century American title as it existed only until 1799 and rarely comes on the market. We suspect the circulation was somewhat limited.
The entire front page and half of page 2 are taken up with: "Congressional Debates -- House of Representatives". Page 3 has a report from Paris: "PEACE!!!" announcing: "... See More
The infamous civil rights murder case from Mississippi...
Item #711188
October 04, 1964
Offered is an original, collectible newspaper (NOT a copy/reproduction): THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 4, 1964
* Mississippi Civil Rights workers - murders
* James Chaney & more at Philadelphia MS
* White supremacist Lawrence A. Rainey arrest
* Members of White Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "5 MISSISSIPPIANS ARRESTED BY F.B.I. ON... See More
Gerald Ford becomes the 38th American President...
Item #711172
August 10, 1974
NEW YORK TIMES, NY, August 10, 1974
* Gerald Ford is sworn in as President
* The Watergate nightmare is over!
The front page has the three-line banner heading: "FORD SWORN IN AS PRESIDENT; ASSERTS 'NIGHTMARE IS OVER' - Nixon Bids an Emotional Farewell to Washington", with multiple photos. Additional photos and coverage is found on inside pages. Always nice to have notable ... See More
Nazi General Erich von Manstein guilty of war crimes...
Item #711157
December 20, 1949
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 20, 1949
* Nazi General Erich von Manstein
* Guilty of war crimes against humanity
* WWII - World War II field marshall
* Invasion of France architect - Jewish holocaust
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Mannstein Guilty of Crimes, Gets 18 Years' Imprisonment" with subhead and photo. (see images)
Complete with all 56 page, r... See More
Uncommon anti-slavery newspaper, but more: focused on non-resistance...
Item #711145
July 28, 1841
THE NON-RESISTANT, Boston, July 28, 1841 This is a quite uncommon anti-slavery newspaper with an interesting history.
As Wikipedia notes: "The New England Non-Resistance Society was an American peace group founded by William Lloyd Garrison (publisher of the famous 'Liberator' newspaper) in 1838. At the organizing convention, members of the American Anti-Slavery Society &
Uncommon anti-slavery newspaper, but more: focused on non-resistance...
Item #711139
March 24, 1841
THE NON-RESISTANT, Boston, March 24, 1841
* Rare Anti Slavery publication - slaves
* New England Non-Resistance Society
* About 20 years prior to the Civil War
This is a quite uncommon anti-slavery newspaper with an interesting history.
As Wikipedia notes: "The New England Non-Resistance Society was an American peace group founded by William Lloyd Garrison (publisher of the famous 'Li
1930 Purdue Boilermakers men's basketball... John Wooden...
Item #711128
March 04, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 4, 1930
* Purdue Boilermakers men's basketball
* Win and are declared 1929-30 Big Ten champions
* Future UCLA Bruins coach John Wooden (soph.)
The front page of section two (sports) has a seven column heading: "PURDUE WINS BIG 10 TITLE; BEATS MICHIGAN, 44-28" with subheads and stats. Text includes: "...flashy little Johnny Wooden starting the... See More
Front page print shows Lincoln being assassinated...
Item #711122
April 29, 1865
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, April 29, 1865
* Famous Abraham Lincoln assassination issue
* Much more uncommon than the Harper's Weekly
This issue remains one of the most desired for this historic, tragic event, as it is one of the only newspapers which included a front page graphic showing the actual assassination of Abraham Lincoln.
Over half of the front page... See More
This title existed for just one year...
Item #711121
October 24, 1794
THE BALTIMORE DAILY INTELLIGENCER, Maryland, Oct. 24, 1794
* Rare 18th century American publication
One of the less common American titles from the 18th century as it existed for just one year, from October. 28, 1793 thru October. 29, 1794.
Pages 1 & 4 are filled with ads, with news items inside. Included is a lengthy letter signed by: John Jay, concerning what would b... See More
1984 Bhopal gas disaster.. India...
Item #711091
December 05, 1984
SUN TIMES, Chicago, Dec. 5, 1984
* Bhopal gas disaster - tragedy
* Union Carbide India Unlimited (UCIL)
* World's worst industrial disaster
* Chemical gas methyl isocyanate
The front page has a report headed: "Fumes turn Indian city into a tomb" More on page 14 with related photo. (see images)
Complete with all 128 pages, tabloid size, nice condition.... See More
1948 Cairo-Haifa train bombings... Mandatory Palestine...
Item #711074
March 01, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 1, 1948
* Cairo-Haifa train bombings 1948
* British ruled Mandatory Palestine
* Zionist militant group Lehi
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "30 BRITISH SOLDIERS DIE IN PALESTINE AS MINES RIP TRAIN" with subheads. (see images) More on page 3 with related map.
Complete with 40 pages, light toning, nice condition.... See More
Battle of Shanghai beginning in 1937...
Item #711073
August 20, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 20, 1937
* Battle of Shanghai, China
* Imperial Japanese Army
The top of the front page has three column headline: "CHINESE THRUST FOES BACK IN FIERCE DRIVE AT SHANGHAI; U. S. INSISTS RIVER STAY OPEN" with subheads. (see images) More on the following pages.
Complete with 36 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More
Mississippi civil rights workers go missing...
Item #711072
June 23, 1964
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, June 23, 1964
* Mississippi Civil Rights workers disappear
* James Chaney - Philadelphia MS (1st report)
The front page has a one column heading: "3 Disappear In Dixie Rights Push" (see images) First report coverage on the 3 Civil Rights workers that went missing at Philadelphia, Mississippi. This was a notable civil rights-related murder and was the premis... See More
Los Angeles picked for 1984 Summer Olympics...
Item #710970
September 26, 1977
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 26, 1977
* 1984 Summer Olympics site chosen
* Games of the XXIII Olympiad
* Best publication to be had (very rare)
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "L.A. Selected to Bid for 1984 Olympics" with subhead and related photo. (see images) I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time, ... See More
Operation Hailstone... Truk Island attacked....
Item #710969
February 21, 1944
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, February 21, 1944
* Operation Hailstone - Truk Atoll
* World War II - Chuuk Lagoon State
* American victory vs. Japanese Imperial Navy
* Pacific Ocean theater of WWII
The front page has a nice banner headline in bold lettering: "U.S. ATTACK RUINS TRUK" with subheads. (see images) Two related maps are on the back page.
Complete in 16 pages, light toning ... See More
Rogers Hornsby 1st win as Cubs manager in 1930...
Item #710968
September 26, 1930
SECTION III (sports) only of the Chicago Daily Tribune, Sept. 26, 1930
* Rogers Hornsby 1st win as manager
* Chicago Cubs - MLB baseball
* Best publication to be had (rare)
The front page of this section has a nice banner headline: "CUBS WIN FIRST GAME UNDER HORNSBY, 4-3" with subheads and box scores. Nice for display. Two related photos and heading on the back page. (see images)... See More
Thomas Edison invents the phonograph...
Item #710966
March 30, 1878
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 30, 1878
* Historic Phonograph invention
* Thomas Edison - inventor
Page 3 has a nice illustration of Edison's recent invention, the phonograph. Amazed by this uncomplicated apparatus, the report begins: "It is a peculiar feature of the Edison phonograph that no mere description can impart any real adequate idea of its performances. Fully famili... See More
1931 Mukden Incident... Japanese...
Item #710961
September 19, 1931
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., Sept. 19, 1931
* Mukden - Manchurian Incident
* Japanese invasion of Manchuria
* False flag operation in China
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "Japan Lands Troops At Tsingtao Following Occupation of Mukden" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 12 pages, light toning at the margins, a little irregular along the spine, nice c... See More
Knute Rockne named Notre Dame coach...
Item #710959
February 21, 1918
NEW YORK TIMES, February 21, 1918
* Knute Rockne named head coach
* Note Dame Fighting Irish
* NCAA college football
Here is a terrific report for any Notre Dame fan. A small one column head in the bottom half of page 12 announces: "NEW NOTRE DAME COACH" "Rockne Appointed to Succeed Harper as Athletic Director" which tells of the hiring of Knute Rockne as the new... See More
1942 Easter Sunday Raid... WWII Ceylon...
Item #710957
April 06, 1942
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, April 6, 1942
* Easter Sunday Raid
* Imperial Japanese Navy
* Indian Ocean - Ceylon
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a nice banner headline: "JAPS CARRY WAR TO INDIA, ATTACK SHIPS, BOMB PORTS" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display. Also reporting on the Battle of Bataan which was coming to a close just before the infamous "death march... See More
Duff Green's pro-Jackson newspaper...
Item #710889
January 17, 1831
UNITED STATES' WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, Washington, D.C., Jan. 17, 1831 Published by the famed Duff Green, he took an intensely partisan stance in this newspaper, incorporating crude humor & vehement attacks & accusations against Jackson's opponents. Following Andrew Jackson's election in 1828 this paper briefly became the primary organ of Jackson's administration & would take an increa... See More
Death report of Nathan Mayer Rothschild - English branch of the family...
Item #710877
September 10, 1836
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 10, 1836 The front page has a brief, albeit historic, report on the death of Nathan Mayer Rothschild, the founder of the English branch of the Rothschild family legacy and influence.
A portion of the text includes: "He...swayed princes and ministers by the power of his immense wealth". Quite historic - and nice to have on the front-page.
The inside page... See More
The Rothchild family... Virginia slaves... Texas...
Item #710873
October 08, 1836
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 8, 1836 The bottom of the front page has a brief report: "Mexico and Texas" which begins: "Advices...that on the 20th, gen. Urrea issued a violent proclamation against the Texians and Americans, grounded on the supposition that the United States government had acknowledged the independence of Texas & sent troops to its assistance... See More
Nice report on the Bill Cook gang...
Item #710871
October 24, 1894
THE OMAHA DAILY BEE, Nebraska, Oct. 24, 1894
* Bill Cook Gang
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "DESPERADOES IN CONTROL" with subheads. (see images) Coverage on the infamous Bill Cook Gang.
Eight pages, partially loose and some wear at the spine, light toning, somewhat fragile & should be handled carefully.... See More
After John Dillinger's infamous jail escape...
Item #710870
March 09, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 9, 1934
* Gangster John Dillinger
* Post famous wooden gun escape
* Now in the city where he would be killed
The front page has a one column heading: "Dillinger Seen on South Side; Push Manhunt" Coverage continues on page 4 with related photo. Another related photo is on the back page. (see images) This was probably one of the most famous escape... See More
An early 1873 wine country newspaper...
Item #710865
October 15, 1873
THE NAPA REGISTER, Napa City, California, Oct. 15, 1873
* Rare old West publication
* From the wine country
Although in the heart of the wine region, for which this city is famous today, its beginnings were centered more on the California Gold Rush of 1849. This city became a refuge for miners during the first severe winter of mining & later became an important center for lu... See More
Johannes Winkler... Liquid rocket flight...
Item #710864
March 15, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 15, 1931
* 1st liquid fueled rocket launch
* Johannes Winkler
Page 27 has one column headings: "LIQUID-FUEL ROCKET IN SUCCESSFUL FLIGHT" "First Projectile So Driven Rises 1,000 feet in German Test and Lands as Planned" (see images) First report coverage on the the very 1st successful launched liquid-fueled rocket. I suspect this is one of the fe... See More
2011 Egyptian revolution ends w/ freedom...
Item #710848
February 12, 2011
MORNING REPORT, Bay Area, Feb. 12, 2011
* 2011 Egyptian revolution ends
* President Hosni Mubarak corruption
The front page has a nice heading: "'Egypt is free'" with subheads and a few related photos. (see images)
Seems to be six page special edition (complete), great condition.
The United States & Russia... Siege of Fort Meigs...
Item #710804
June 01, 1813
THE WAR, New York, June 1, 1813
* President of James Madison
* State of the Union Address
* Siege of Fort Meigs - Ohio
* War of 1812
The entire front page and half of page 2 are taken up with the: "President's Message" which is signed in type: James Madison. In it the President announces the United States' acceptance of an offer by the Emperor Alexander of Russia ... See More
Much news from the War of 1812...
Item #710799
April 27, 1813
THE WAR, New York, April 27, 1813 The entire front page is taken up with: "British Parliament - American Affairs" which carries over to page 2.
Inside: "Impressment of American Seamen" " which includes 3 affidavits; "To the Young Men of Ohio" "Northwestern Army" "Naval Memoranda" with the back page having letters from Baltimore, Fort St... See More
Wealth of War of 1812 reporting...
Item #710798
April 20, 1813
THE WAR, New York, April 20, 1813 The front page has several documents which relate to the "Impressment Of Seamen" including items signed in type by James Madison and James Monroe among others.
Page 2 has: "American Gallantry" which is a nice & detailed account of a naval battle: "...between the privateer schooner General Armstrong of this port...commanded b
... See More
Page 2 has: "American Gallantry" which is a nice & detailed account of a naval battle: "...between the privateer schooner General Armstrong of this port...commanded b
Battle of Raisin River & so much more!
Item #710795
March 30, 1813
THE WAR, New York, March 30, 1813 The front page is entirely taken up with: "Seamen" and "An Act For The Regulation of Seamen On Board the Public & Private Vessels of the United States" which carries over to page 2 & is signed in type: James Madison.
Inside has 2 more Acts of Congress: "Rewarding Officers & Crew of the Frigate Constitution & th... See More
A Ben Franklin newspaper with the earliest mention of G. Washington we have found in an American newspaper? Death of Ben Franklin's brother...
Item #710763
February 12, 1756
THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Feb. 12, 1756
* Rare Benjamin Franklin publication
* Early Colonel George Washington
* French and Indian War officer
A fine Ben Franklin issue from the French & Indian War period, which includes what we believe is the earliest mention of George Washington we have found in an American newspaper. He was a colonel in the Virginia militia at th... See More
MS St. Louis ocean liner... Jewish refugees...
Item #710753
June 06, 1939
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, June 6, 1939..
* German Ocean Liner MS St. Louis
* Jewish refugees are refused in Cuba
* "Voyage of the Damned" - Jews
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "LINER GOING BACK TO GERMANY WITH 900 REFUGEE JEWS" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 20+ pages, a printing flaw (light brown stain) slightly affects the headings (se... See More
Jonas Salk and his polio vaccine are a success...
Item #710752
January 10, 1956
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., Jan. 10, 1956
* Jonas Salk & the polio vaccine success
* State of Massachusetts finally approves
This issue has coverage on one of the more significant medical breakthroughs of the 20th century, the success of the polio vaccine. The front page has a two column heading: "Salk Vaccine Inoculations OK'd In Bay State After Long Delay" with lead-in: &... See More
1st ever New York Yankees World Series game...
Item #710750
October 11, 1921
THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Penn. October 11, 1921
* New York Yankees 1st ever World Series
* Babe Ruth's second year w/ Yanks vs. Giants
* Photo showing Ruth & his 1st ever WS home run
The front page has a nice banner headline: "GIANTS CAPTURE SIXTH GAME OF SERIES TODAY" with subheads, box scores and inning by inning description which continues inside. (see images) Page 9 has a... See More
1916 Victor Victrola advertisement...
Item #710748
December 18, 1916
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Dec. 18, 1916
* Victor Victrola talking machine ad
* Record - phonograph "His Master's Voice"
* Nipper the Dog & different models w/ prices
Page 3 has a very nice full page advertisement for a Victor Talking Machine. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are n... See More
Battle of the Bulge beginning...
Item #710746
December 22, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 22, 1944
* Battle of the Bulge beginning
* World War II - Belgium
* German offensive campaign
The front page has a nice banner headline: "AMERICANS DRIVE 9 MILES INTO GERMAN FLANK, BUT ENEMY SPEARHEADS CUT TWO VITAL ROADS" with subheads and map. (see images) Nice for display. Coverage near the beginning of the famous Battle of the Bulge. Nice to have ... See More
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