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Lily Langtry...
Item #605258
May 12, 1883
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 12, 1883
* Actress Lily Langtry
* Prank backfires
The front page has a small one column heading: "Mrs. Langtry Revenged". See image for brief text. Nice to have in this venerable newspaper title.
Other news of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages, light browning, minor spine wear, otherwise good. Should be handled with care. ... See More
James Carey murdered...
Item #605255
July 31, 1883
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 31, 1883
* James Carey murder
* Irish National Invincibles
The front page has one column headings: "JAMES CAREY MURDERED" "Shot By An Irishman On The Way To South Africa" and more. See images for text here. Nice to have in this venerable newspaper title.
Other news of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages, light browning, minor margin wear, ... See More
Mark Twain's new book...
Item #605238
July 09, 1883
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 9, 1883
* Mark Twain comes out with new book
* Life on the Mississippi
Page 3 has small one column headings: "Mark Twain's Latest Book" "Life on the Mississippi" See images for text here. Nice to have in this venerable newspaper title.
Other news of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages, light browning, a little margin wear, otherwise go... See More
HMS Grappler disaster...
Item #605230
May 04, 1883
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 4, 1883
* HMS Grappler fire & sinking
The front page has small one column headings: "Lost On A Burning Steamer" "Am Alaska Steamer Destroyed--Fifty Lives reported Lost" See image for text here. Nice to have in this venerable newspaper title.
Other news of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages, light browning, little margin wear, otherwise ... See More
Kennedy's Democratic convention ends...
Item #605202
July 17, 1960
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 17, 1960 The headline announces: "Eisenhower Will Inform Kennedy On Foreign Affairs In Campaign through Stevenson and Bowles" with related subheads. This was at the conclusion of the Democratic National Convention. Ftpg. photos shows John F. Kennedy with Adlai Stevenson.
The complete Sunday edition with 100+ pages, very nice condition.... See More
John F. Kennedy at the Domocratic National Convention...
Item #605201
July 16, 1960
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 16, 1960 The headline announces: "Kennedy Calls For Sacrifices In U.S. To Help The World Meet Challenges of 'New Frontier' " with related subheads. The front page photos shows both John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson.
Complete in 34 pages, some light soiling to the top half of the ftpg., otherwise good.
SS Pommerania shipwreck...
Item #604913
November 27, 1878
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 27, 1878
* SS Pommerania shipwreck
* German ocean liner
The front page has one column headings that include: "A STEAM-SHIP SUNK AT SEA" "The Pommerania Run Down By An Iron Bark" and more. This includes lengthy text.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, minor spine wear, otherwise good condition. Should be handled with care.... See More
Gambetta-Fourtau duel...
Item #604911
November 22, 1878
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 22, 1878
* Gambetta-Fourtau duel
* Paris, France
The front page has one column headings that include: "Gambetta Fights A Duel" "M. De Fourtou Aggrieved At Gambetta's Language In The Chamber Of Deputies--Shots Exchanged And The Honor Of Both Combatants Satisfied" See image for text here.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, a littl... See More
American beer.....
Item #604862
September 07, 1878
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 7, 1878
* Beer in America is best ?
* Exposition Universelle
* Paris, France
Page 5 has one column headings: "AMERICAN BEER THE BEST" "But For Native Wines Nowhere..." and more. Text takes up over 2 full columns. Nice to have in this venerable newspaper title.
Other news of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages, minor spine wear, other... See More
Yellow Fever epidemic.....
Item #604860
September 06, 1878
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 6, 1878
* SS Princess Alice sinking
* Collier Bywell Castle collision
* River Thames
The front page has one column headings: "THE THAMES CATASTROPHE" "Log Of The Steamer Bywell Castle" and more. Nice to have in this venerable newspaper title.
Other news of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages, minor spine wear, otherwise in good condi... See More
Robert E. Lee is appointed General-In Chief...
Item #604598
January 28, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 28, 1865 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "News From Rebel Sources" "The Appointment of General-In-Chief--Jeff. Davis's Views On the Matter" which is concerning Robert E. Lee, with the lengthy message signed in type: Jefferson Davis (see). Also: "The Rebel Iron-Clad Raid" "The Peace Bubble" "Re... See More
Joe Louis boxing title defense...
Item #604565
January 10, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 10, 1942
* Joe Louis (The Brown Bomber)
* Buddy Baer
* Heavyweight boxing title fight
Page 19 has a banner headline: "Louis Scores First-Round Knockout Over Buddy Baer in Charity Encounter" with many subheads that include: "20,000 See Bomber Gain Quick Victory" and more (see photos). Also three related photos as well. This was Joe L... See More
Novelist Edgar Wallace 1932 death....
Item #604509
February 11, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 11, 1932
* Edgar Wallace death (1st report)
* English novelist, writer, playwright, screenwriter & more
Page 11 has one column headings that include:
"EDGAR WALLACE, UNIQUE FIGURE AS WRITER, DIES"
and more. (see) 1st report coverage on the death of famed writer and playwright, Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace.
Other news, sports and advertise... See More
Spanish Civil War ends...
Item #604507
October 22, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 22, 1937
* Fall of Gijon, Spain
* Civil War ends
* Francisco Franco
The front page has a three column headline: "FRANCO'S ARMY TAKES GIJON AND CONTROLS NORTH SPAIN" with subheads (see photos). This includes lengthy text inside.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 48 pages, rag edition in great condition.... See More
Death of Ferdinand Foch...
Item #604362
March 21, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 21, 1929
* Ferdinand Foch death
* World War I fame
The front page has a three column headline:
"MARSHAL FOCH IS DEAD IN PARIS AT 77 AFTER GALLANT 2-MONTH FIGHT FOR LIFE; WORLD MOURNS GREAT WARRIOR'S DEATH"
with subheads and photo. (see) Much more inside. 1st report coverage on the death of General Ferdinand Foch, key figure in the 1918 World War... See More
Aga Khan III marries...
Item #604354
October 10, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 10, 1944
* Aga Khan III weds
* Sultan Mahommed Shah
* St. Louis Cardinal World Series champions
This 38 page newspaper has small, somewhat discrete one column headings on page 20: "The Aga Khan Marries", "Moslem Ruler, 67, Takes French Bride of 32 in Switzerland"
See photo for brief text here. This tells of the wedding of Sultan Mahommed S... See More
UFO Craze of 1947... Roswell?....
Item #604329
July 11, 1947
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 11, 1947
* The famous UFO scare that was also during the time of the Roswell, New Mexico incident
* The famous UFO scare that was also during the time of the Roswell, New Mexico incident
Page 7 has has one column headings: "YES, DISKS FLY ON, BUT INTEREST LAGS" "Reports Still Come From Many Quarters, but There's a Bit of Cynicism in Them" with smaller subheads. See images for text here.
Other news, sports and advert
The Hindenburg a year before the explosion...
Item #604326
May 24, 1936
NEW YORK TIMES Rotogravure Section, May 24, 1936
* LZ 129 Hindenburg
Over one-third of page 3 is taken up with a great photo of the airship Hindenburg, with caption: "Ready For The Return Voyage On Her Second Visit to the United States. The Hindenburg tied up to the mooring mast at the Naval Air Station at Lakehurst..." with a bit more. The facing page has a photo of Howard H... See More
The work of McClellan's army...
Item #604001
July 12, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, July 12, 1862 Among the front page one column Civil War heads are: "Rebel Views of Gen. McClellan's Present Position" "Probable Withdrawal of the Rebel Lines" "From Gen. McClellan's Army" "He Announces that All is Quiet & that the Enemy has Retreated" "News From New Orleans" "Important Orders Issued by Gen. Bu... See More
Troublesome rebels in New Orleans...
Item #603996
July 29, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, July 29, 1862 Among the front page column Civil War heads are: "From New Orleans" "The Rebels Still Inclined to be Troublesome" "Recruiting For the National Army" "Rumors About Gen. Beauregard" "Porter's Mortar Flotilla" and more.
Eight pages, nice condition.
The secession rebellion...
Item #603987
May 17, 1861
NEW YORK TIMES, May 17, 1861 Among the front page one column Civil War heads are: "The Secession Rebellion" "Gen. Butler to Command at Fortress Monroe" "His Promotion to a Major-Generalship" "Another Secession Camp Broken up in Missouri" "Gen. Harney's Proclamation" & much more.
Eight pages, nice condition.
Rebels severely repulsed...
Item #603228
February 08, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 8, 1865 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "ARMY OF THE POTOMAC" "The Second & Fifth Corps In Motion" "Successful Advance of the Troops" "The Second Corps Attacked by the Enemy" "The Rebels Severely Repulsed" "From Missouri" and more.
Eight pages, very nice condition.
Battle of Cedar Creek...
Item #603219
October 24, 1864
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 24, 1864 The front page has one column heads on the Civil War including: "Our Armies In Virginia" "Sheridan's Great Victory" "The Rout & Demoralization of the Rebel Army" "A Victory In Missouri" "Gen. Pike's Army Defeated & in Full Retreat" and more.
Eight pages, nice condition.
Outlaw Tiburcio Vasquez guilty...
Item #602910
January 11, 1875
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 11, 1875
* Tiburcio Vasquez guilty
* Los Angeles, California
* Stage coach robbery
The last column of the front page has a small heading: "Vasquez, The Bandit, Found Guilty" A small item here but still a first report nonetheless.
Other news of the day. Complete in 10 pages, light browning, a little margin wear, otherwise good. Should be handled with c... See More
Capture of a slave ship... Lincoln offered as a compromise candidate for President...
Item #602895
June 21, 1860
NEW YORK TIMES, June 21, 1860
* Famous slaver "Wildfire"
* African slave trade print fame
Page 2 has small one column headings: "The Captured Slaver" "Reception Of The Negroes At Key West--How They Fare" This is a notable slave ship, made somewhat famous by the print of it found in the June 2, 1860 issue of Harper's Weekly.
Other news of the day. Com... See More
Day of Al Capone's death...
Item #602887
January 25, 1947
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 25, 1947
* Al Capone death (day of)
* Chicago beer baron
* Gangster - mob boss
The back page has a very small and discrete one column heading: "Capone's Heart Said to Be Failing". See image for brief text. He would die on this day.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Complete in 30 pages, very nice condition.... See More
Peggy McMath kidnapping for ransom...
Item #602823
May 06, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 6, 1933
* Margaret 'Peggy' McMath
* Kidnapping for ransom
The front page has a two column headline: "KIDNAPPED GIRL IS FOUND ON A BOAT NEAR HER HOME; RANSOM OF $80,000 PAID" with subheads (see photos). Continues inside with two related photos. This is 1st report coverage on the return of kidnapped victim, Margaret "Peggy" McMath.... See More
Beauregard's army is disorganized...
Item #602740
June 14, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, June 14, 1862 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "Late From New Orleans" "Arrival of the First Mail Since the Capture of the City" "More of General Butler's Orders" which lists two of them, each signed: Major-Gen. Butler; "From Gen. Halleck's Army" "Further Proofs of the Disorganization of Beauregar... See More
Beauregard's army is disorganized...
Item #602739
June 14, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, June 14, 1862 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "Late From New Orleans" "Arrival of the First Mail Since the Capture of the City" "More of General Butler's Orders" which lists two of them, each signed: Major-Gen. Butler; "From Gen. Halleck's Army" "Further Proofs of the Disorganization of Beauregar... See More
Latest from Harper's Ferry & elsewhere...
Item #602737
May 21, 1861
NEW YORK TIMES, May 21, 1861 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "The Secession Rebellion" "Sanitary Condition of the Troops" "The Rebel Battery at Sewell's Point Shelled" "Important From Harper's Ferry" "Important From Maryland" "Important From Fort Pickens" and more.
Eight pages, nice condition.... See More
Early reports from the Civil War...
Item #602734
May 29, 1861
NEW YORK TIMES, May 29, 1861 Among the front page first column heads on the Civil War are: "The Secession Rebellion" "Alexandria Still further Strengthened by Federal Troops" "Their Entrenchments at Manassas Gap Junction" "Movement of Ohio Troops on Harper's Ferry" "A Rebel Demonstration in New Mexico" "Important Appointments in the ... See More
Rebel leaders are quarreling...
Item #602724
August 24, 1861
NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 24, 1861 The front page has first column heads including: "The Great Rebellion" "The Rebel Leaders Quarreling Among Themselves" "Bitter Denunciations Of Davis" "A Stampede of 14 Regiments" and more.
Eight pages, very nice condition.
Bill Dickey fight and suspension...
Item #602688
July 05, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 5, 1932
* Catcher Bill Dickey
* New York Yankees
* Famous fight during MLB game
This 32 page newspaper has a seven column headline on page 11: "Senators Defeat Yankees Twice and Break Gomez's Winning Streak" with subheads that include: "RUTH HITS NO. 23 IN SECOND GAME" "DICKEY, REYNOLDS CLASH" "Latter Suffers Br... See More
Jewish Holocaust... public reality... Nazi atrocities...
Item #602501
July 27, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 14, 1943
* Jewish Holocaust being known for the 1st time
* Nazi-occupied Poland exterminations
* Lomza & Bialystok
Page 3 has small one column headings: "2,500 Poles Executed" "Mass Executions in Lomza and Bialystok Reported"
See photo for brief coverage on the ongoing atrocities in Nazi-occupied Poland where extermination of the Jewi... See More
Tom Harmon lost... WWII airman....
Item #602478
November 05, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 5, 1943
* Tom Harmon lost during World War II
* Michigan Wolverines Heisman trophy winner
* NCAA college football star
The front page has a one column heading: "Lt. Tommy Harmon Missing in China". See image for 1st report coverage on Michigan Wolverines football star, Tom Harmon, going missing during World War II. He would be rescued by anti... See More
The Modoc Indian War...
Item #602471
April 30, 1873
NEW YORK TIMES, April 30, 1873 The top of the first column has: "THE MODOCS" "Another Encounter in the Lava Beds--A Detachment Ambushed by Indians--23 Killed and 18 Wounded". This coverage takes over 2 columns.
Twelve pages, minor spine wear to the back leaf, nice condition.
Scottsboro Boys arrested...
Item #602419
March 26, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, March 26, 1931
* Scottsboro Boys arrested
* Negroes suspected of attacking 2 white girls
* Mahatma Gandhi - India riots
This 56 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 21: "JAIL HEAD ASKS TROOPS AS MOB SEEKS NEGROES"
"Riot Feared in Scottsboro, Ala., After Arrest of Nine, Held for Attacking Girls"
1st report coverage on the arr... See More
Creedmoor rifle match...
Item #602407
September 15, 1877
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 15, 1877
* Creedmoor international rifle match
The front page has one column headings: "THE AMERICAN TEAM WINS" "A Score Never Before Equaled" "The Second Stage Of The International Match At Creedmoor...." Lengthy text takes up over four full columns with scores on page 2.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, light browning,... See More
1943 Tom Harmon lost... WWII airman....
Item #602405
April 15, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 15, 1943
* Tom Harmon lost during World War II
* Michigan Wolverines Heisman trophy winner
* NCAA college football star
This 46 page newspaper has a one column heading on the front page: "Tom Harmon Missing On Latin Zone Flight". See photo for brief, 1st report coverage on Michigan Wolverines football star, Tom Harmon, going missing during Worl... See More
Edwin Booth's Theatre to be built...
Item #602377
August 19, 1867
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 19, 1867
* Edwin Booth's Theatre
The back page has a small one column heading: "Edwin Booth's New Theatre--Description of the Building" See images for text here. Nice to have in this famous NYC title.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, minor foxing, nice condition.
Siege & capture of Paris, France...
Item #602198
January 30, 1871
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 30, 1871
* Franco-Prussian War
* Siege & fall of Paris, France
* French surrender
The front page has one column headlines that include: "IS IT PEACE?" "An Armistice for Twenty-One Days Agreed Upon" "Capitulation of the French Capital and the Terms" "The Army, With a Small Exception, Prisoners in the City" "Occupat... See More
Long Branch, New Jersey.....
Item #602136
July 13, 1874
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 13, 1874
* Long Branch, New Jersey
* Caskill Mountains
* Summer resorts
Page 5 has one column headings: "SUMMER RESORTS" "Long Branch" "Up Among The Catskills" Early descriptions of these two famous Summer getaways.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, light browning, minor margin wear, otherwise good condition.... See More
Charleston harbor blockaded...
Item #602000
December 26, 1861
NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 26, 1861 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Sunken Fleet" "The Main Channel to Charleston Harbor Destroyed" "Sixteen of the Stone Fleet Sunk Across It" and more.
Eight pages, very nice condition.
Actor Edwin Booth murder attempt......
Item #601895
April 24, 1879
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 24, 1879
* Actor Edwin Booth
* Attempted assassination (1st report)
* Mark Gray
This 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has one column headings: "TRYING TO KILL MR. BOOTH" "A Starting Scene At M'Vicker's Theatre" "two Shots Fired At Edwin Booth During The Last Act of... See More
Minnie Warren death... dwarf...
Item #601863
July 24, 1878
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 24, 1878
* Minnie Warren death (1st report)
* Proportionate dwarf
* P.T. Barnum fame
Page 5 has a small heading: "Death Of Minnie Warren". See image for brief text.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, usual browning, some margin wear and chipping, must be handled with care.
Minnesota Golden Gophers... 1940 National champs....
Item #601828
December 03, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 3, 1940
* Minnesota Golden Gophers
* National champions (1st report)
* NCAA college football
This 52 page newspaper has one column headlines in the sport's section (page 35) that include: "MINNESOTA RATED TOP TEAM OF 1940", "Gophers Finish First in Final Associated Press Poll of Football Writers", "Stanford Is Runner-Up" and mo... See More
The death of Tony Lazerri...
Item #601827
August 08, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 8, 1946
* Tony Lazerri death with photo
* New York Yankees fame
* Major league baseball MLB
This 42 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 21: "TONY LAZERRI DIES; STARRED ON YANKS" and "Second Baseman During Era of Babe Ruth Succumbs at 42--Famed as Clutch Hitter". Also a one column photo of Lazerri. Nice to h
Edwin Booth & Henry Irving review of Othello...
Item #601746
July 12, 1881
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 12, 1881
* Edwin Booth
* Sir Henry Irving
* The Tragedy of Othello
Page 3 has one column headings: "Current London Gossip" "Stories From The Stage..."
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 8 pages, minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition. ... See More
Death of General Winfield Scott...
Item #601711
May 31, 1866
NEW YORK TIMES, May 31, 1866
* General Winfield Scott death
The top of the front page has: "Honors To Gen. Scott" "Official Statement of His Illness & Death,..." "Medical Diary of His Physical Condition from His Arrival at West Point" "His Burial Place..." "The Funeral Cortege..." and more.
"Old Fuss & Feathers" had a... See More
Edwin Booth's Theatre sold...
Item #601621
December 23, 1881
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 23, 1881
* Actor Edwin Booth
* Manhattan Theatre sold (1st report)
* Best title to have
Page 5 has one column headlines: "BOOTH'S THEATRE SOLD" "The Play-House To Be Made A Dry Good Store" and more. See images for text here. Great to have in this famous NYC title.
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