Ronald Reagan is inaugurated, hostages are released... In a Washington newspaper...
Item #701836
January 21, 1981
THE WASHINGTON POST, January 21, 1981
* Ronald Reagan inauguration
* Iran hostage crisis ends
* Best publication to have ?
Two historic banner headlines on the front page read: "Freed Americans Land in W. Germany" "Reagan Sworn In as the 40th President" with related subheads.
The front page photo shows Ronald Reagan in his motorcade, and another shows former... See More
Kennedy's assassination, in a Washington, D.C. newspaper...
Item #701835
November 22, 1963
THE EVENING STAR--EXTRA, Washington, D.C., Nov. 22, 1963
* John F. Kennedy assassination
* From our nation's capital
The banner headline announces: "PRESIDENT IS KILLED BY SNIPER IN TEXAS" with two large photos, one: "President Kennedy lies slumped in the back seat of a limousine...".
Great to have this report in a newspaper from the nation's capital.
This is t... See More
1929 Blackburn Cult... religouis movement...
Item #701834
October 07, 1929
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Oct. 7, 1929
* The Blackburn Cult
* The Great Eleven Club
* May Otis Blackburn
* Queen & High Priestiss
* Willa Rhoads corpse
The bottom of the front page has a one column heading: "'Princess' Buried With 7 Dead Dogs" with subhead. (see image)
Complete with 26 pages, light toning and some wear at the margins, generally good.
wikipedia no... See More
1967 League for Spiritual Discovery (LSD) opens...
Item #701830
February 23, 1967
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Feb. 23, 1967
* League for Spiritual Discovery (LSD) opening
* Dr. Timothy Leary - American psychologist
* Lysergic acid diethylamide - lysergide
* Alan Ginsberg as guest speaker w/ photo
* Andy Warhol's The Velvet Underground & Nico ad
* Before their first album was released (March 12)
* Electric Circus underground nightclu... See More
House of David cult commune... Benjamin Purnell...
Item #701827
January 29, 1924
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Jan. 29, 1924
* The Israelite House of David religious commune
* King & Queen Benjamin and Mary Purnell
* Benton Harbor, Michigan cult
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "SHILOH 'QUEEN' JUST A MOTHER" with subheads. (see images) I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no reason to save it at the ti... See More
A newspaper from the General Strike in England...
Item #701825
May 11, 1926
THE BRITISH GAZETTE, May 11, 1926 This was a short-lived newspaper published during the historic General Strike in England.
As noted in Wikipedia, this was a sympathy strike by the newspaper workers, in support of the general strike that lasted from May 4 - 12, 1926. This is issue number 6.
It was called by the Trades Union Congress in an unsuccessful attempt to force the British governmen... See More
A newspaper from the General Strike in England...
Item #701824
May 11, 1926
THE BRITISH WORKER--Official Strike News Bulletin, Published by The General Council of the Trades Union Congress, London, May 11, 1926 This was a short-lived newspaper published during the historic General Strike in England.
As noted in Wikipedia, this was a sympathy strike by the newspaper workers, in support of the general strike that lasted from May 4 - 12, 1926. This is issue number 7.
... See More
Where Kennedy was to be next...
Item #701823
November 22, 1963
THE AUSTIN STATESMAN, Texas, Nov. 22, 1963
* The visit that never happened
* John F. Kennedy - JFK
This is the city where President Kennedy was to be later on November 22 following his talk at the Dallas Trade Mart.
This is the 2nd section of the newspaper as it begins with page 27, yet has its own masthead. The news reads as if all is well, with 3 photos of John F. Kennedy
... See More
* The visit that never happened
* John F. Kennedy - JFK
This is the city where President Kennedy was to be later on November 22 following his talk at the Dallas Trade Mart.
This is the 2nd section of the newspaper as it begins with page 27, yet has its own masthead. The news reads as if all is well, with 3 photos of John F. Kennedy
For American soldiers in Bourdeau, France...
Item #701819
May 01, 1919
THE COURIER, "Concerning Base Section No. 2", Bourdeau, France, May 1, 1919 This was a weekly: "By and for the A. E. F. [American Expeditionary Force] Men in Base Section No. 2". This is the volume 1, number 3 issue.
This was for American soldiers who remained in France after World War i, which ended Nov. 11, 1918. The full front page is a nice graphic of a baseball game... See More
1st Apple iPhone released in 2007...
Item #701818
June 30, 2007
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 30, 2007
* Apple's brand new device: The Apple iPhone
* 1st generation goes on sale - released
The front page of section C (Business) has a four column photo with heading: "The Wait Is Over" Also headings: "Proxies clog iPhone lines" and "Call it a call-in: Throngs turn the debut into a happening", which tells of the their new produc... See More
Apple introduces the iPhone...
Item #701817
January 10, 2007
LOS ANGELES TIMES, January 10, 2007
* Apple's brand new device: The Apple iPhone
The front page has a two column heading: "Apple seeks to redefine phone", which tells of the their new product, The Apple iPhone, and includes a photo of Steve Jobs. First report coverage continues on page 14 with related diagram. (see) I suspect this to be a rare item because their was reall... See More
1929 Mount Taylor (New Mexico) airplane disaster...
Item #701815
September 07, 1929
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, Sept. 7, 1929
* Airplane crash disaster
* "the City of San Francisco"
* Mount Taylor Stratovolcano
* Near Grants, New Mexico
The front page has a nice banner headline: "SEARCH GOES ON FOR MISSING AIR LINER" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display.
Complete with 20 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally in go... See More
Aviator Howard Hughes airplane flight record..
Item #701814
January 14, 1936
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, January 14, 1936
* Aviator Howard Hughes
* Transcontinental airplane speed flight record
The front page has a five column heading: "Flies U. S. in 9 Hrs. 27 Mins. for Record" with subheads. Photo of Hughes is on page 5. (see images)
Complete in 28 pages, rag edition in very nice condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.... See More
Opening weekend of "Dan in Real Life"
Item #701813
October 27, 2007
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 27, 2007
* Opening weekend for "Dan in Real Life" and "SAW IV"
* Full-page ads
The Calendar section has full-page ads for "Dan in Real Life", staring Steve Carell, "Michael Clayton", staring George Clooney, & "SAW IV".
Great to have these advertisements in a newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry.
... See More
Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" premier ad and review...
Item #701812
November 10, 1991
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 10, 1991 (Calendar section)
* Full pg. ad for animated movie, "Beauty and the Beast"
* "Cape Fear", "Billy Bathgate", and more.
This Calendar Section has both a full-page ad for the opening weekend of Disney's animated Beauty and the Beast feature length film as well as a full-page article (pg. 3) titled: "Building a Magical ... See More
Chicago gangster Fred Goetz assassinated...
Item #701810
March 21, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 21, 1934
* Fred Goetz assassination
* "Shotgun" George Ziegler
* St. Valentine's Day Massacre suspect
* Chicago Outfit hit man
* Best title to be had - very rare as such
The front page has a one column heading: "Shot Dead in Street; $1,000 Bill in Pocket" Two related photos are on the back page. (see images) When it comes to gangsters... See More
1931 World premiere review of Frankenstein...
Item #701806
November 20, 1931
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Nov. 20, 1931
* World Premiere - opening day review (extremely rare)
* Frankenstein movie advertisement
* Pre Code horror monster film movie
* Boris Karloff & Colin Clive
The top of page 12 has a six column heading for the World Premiere review for the film "Frankenstein": "'Frankenstain' Premiere Draws Curious Throng" This mo... See More
1907 Harry Orchard murder trial...
Item #701805
June 11, 1907
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, June 11, 1907
* Albert Horsley (Harry Orchard)
* Idaho Governor Frank Steunenberg
* Assassination - murder trial
The front page has a six column headline: "W. D. HAYWOOD ON STAND TESTIFYING FOR HIMSELF" with subhead. (see images) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that ar... See More
FDR declares America will not enter war...
Item #701804
August 17, 1941
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 17, 1941
* President Franklin D. Roosevelt - FDR
* United States not close to entering WWII
* Tensions with Japan re. American hostages ?
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "ROOSEVELT DECLARES U. S. IS NO NEARER WAR; REVEALS FULL ACCORD ON WORLD CONFLICT" with subheads and related photo. Also a two column heading: "Japan Refuses to... See More
Last Tower of London execution in 1941...
Item #701801
August 16, 1941
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 16, 1941
* Josef Jakobs executed by firing squad
* Captured German spy during World War II
* Last execution at the Tower of London
Page 6 has a one column heading: "German Spy Is Shot In Tower of London" with subhead. (see image)
Complete with 30 pages, rag edition, a little residue along the spine from disbinding, nice condition.
wikipedia notes: Jos... See More
Last firing squad execution in the U.S...
Item #701800
June 19, 2010
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 19, 2010
* Ronnie Lee Gardner execution
* Last by firing squad in America
* Mormons - Mormonism
Page 12 has a heading announcing: "Murderer is executed by firing squad" with subhead and two related photos. (see images)
Complete with all section (80+ pages), nice condition.
wikipedia notes: News media arrived from around the world and raised the issue ... See More
What is this newspaper about?
Item #701797
February 22, 1896
THE YALLER DOG, Philadelphia, Feb. 22, 1896 A most unusual newspaper about which I can find nothing. It appears to be a comic newspaper based on the content. The dateline notes: "Born in the Pen and Pencil Club, Philadelphia, at 6 p.m., February 22, 1896. Died early on the morning of February 23. No Inquest".
This comment would seem to indicate this was the only issue publis... See More
Famous illustrated daily newspaper...
Item #701796
August 02, 1877
THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, Aug. 2, 1877 This was one of the very few daily, illustrated newspapers in the United States, prints dominating at least 3 of the 8 pages.
The full front page shows: "Mail-Coaching In the Past & Present". Inside prints: "The Turco-Russian War--The Battle of Taghir" "Torpedo Warfare" "Map Illustrating the Relations of Other... See More
Interesting title for a World War II camp newspaper...
Item #701793
October 12, 1944
THE PEDESTRIAN, Oct. 12, 1944 This is one of many "camp" newspapers produced for military personnel. Noted on page 2: "...published for the men of the 151st Infantry...primary purpose is entertainment, and any information which may creep into its columns is coincidental."
An interesting title, and the letters show feet with shoes (boots) running. This is the volume 1, nu... See More
Disney's "Hall of Presidents" - an inspiration for 1976...
Item #701790
March 16, 1976
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 16, 1976
* The Hall of Presidents
* Walt Disney World
* "The Idea of a President"
Page 26 has a nice article supported by two photos featuring Disney's "Hall of Presidents" attraction found at Disney World. It was one three contributions Walt Disney made to the 1964 New York World's Fair (It's a Small World and Carousel of Progress... See More
A promotional newspaper for the Cole Circus...
Item #701789
January 01, 1941
THE CIRCUS HERALD, (1941)
* Cole Bros. Circus promotional issue
* Gloversville, Fulton County, New York
This was a newspaper by and for the promotion of the "JAMES M. COLE CIRCUS" with generic reports on the circus ads, etc., and promoting the dates of their up-coming shows, this one at the "Gloversville Airport, Route 148...Monday, June 2" which is in New York.
... See More
End of the war in Europe, in a military newspaper...
Item #701787
May 08, 1945
THE STARS AND STRIPES, Nice-Marseille Edition, May 8, 1945 Wonderful to have the announcement of the end of the war in Europe in this military newspaper.
The banner headline announces: "Unconditional Surrender Is Announced by Germany" with a photo, showing Hitler, headed: "Kaput". More related content.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, very nice condition.... See More
Not found in Gregory…
Item #701786
November 28, 1851
THE PACIFIC, San Francisco, California, Nov. 28, 1851
* California Gold Rush era
* Rare Old West publication
A very scarce title, in fact not only is the first we have located in our 48 years but it is not listed in Gregory. This is the volume 1, number 15 issue.
"A Religious and Family Newspaper" as noted at the top, with Rev. J. W. Douglas as the proprietor. But there ar... See More
Printed "in the field" in the jungles of New Guinea...
Item #701784
June 07, 1944
GUINEA GOLD, "American Edition", June 7, 1944
* D-DAY INVASION BEGINS
* Rare military publication
* Jungles of New Guinea
* World War II - WWII
Hailing itself as the "most bombed newspaper", this military publication was printed in the jungles of New Guinea, hence the title.
The headline announces: "INVASION ON ! " and: "ALLIED ARMIES LAND ON NOR... See More
Death of actress & inventor Hedy Lamarr...
Item #701773
January 20, 2000
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 20, 2000
* Hedy Lamarr death (1st report)
* Austrian-American movie - film actress
* Inventor re. Bluetooth - Wi-Fi - GPS
* Best publication to be had ?
The bottom of the front page has a small photo with brief text. The top of page 22 has a heading that reads: "Hedy Lamarr; Screen Star Called Her Beauty a Curse" with another photo. (see) Nice to ha... See More
1966 stand-up comedian Lenny Bruce death...
Item #701746
August 04, 1966
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., Aug. 4, 1966
* Lenny Bruce drug overdose death (1st report)
* Stand-up comedian - satirist - obscene comedy
The front page has a brief first report with one column heading: "Lennie Bruce Found Dead" (see image) I assume this to be a early, breaking news report giving the brief text here.
Complete with 58 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condi... See More
"The Blacks" Off-Broadway play opening day ad & review...
Item #701744
May 11, 1961
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, May 11, 1961
* "The Blacks" Off-Broadway play
* Opening day advertisement & review
* Theater director Gene Frankel
Page 10 has a advertisement for the opening week for "The Blacks" Off-Broadway play. Page 11 has it's opening day review which continues on other inside pages.
wikipedia notes: Gene Frankel's di... See More
1st Led Zeppelin North American tour ad (1969)...
Item #701743
January 23, 1969
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York City, Jan. 23, 1969
* Early Led Zeppelin - English rock band
* First North American tour advertisement
* 1st New York City concert - Fillmore East
Page 32 has a historic advertisement for a very early Led Zeppelin concert at the East Fillmore venue in Manhattan. Shown are upcoming concerts at this venue which also includes The Grateful Dead, J... See More
Early print of the New York Stock Exchange...
Item #701736
September 10, 1881
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 10, 1881 The full front page is a print by W. A. Rogers: "An Anxious Night in the Cabinet Room".
Inside includes a full page print: "Excursion of Five Points Children and Their Mothers". A nice full page print of the inside of "The New York Stock Exchange".
Doublepage centerfold has ten prints of: "The Exportation of C... See More
Death of President Garfield...
Item #701735
October 01, 1881
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 1, 1881
* President James A. Garfield
* Prints - illustrations re. death
The entire front page is a Thomas Nast print showing the Liberty figure weeping over a memorial to President James Garfield.
A three-quarters page print: 'President Arthur Taking the Oath at his Private Residence".
Other prints include a full page: "Last Hono... See More
Great Thomas Nast Santa Claus print...
Item #701732
December 24, 1881
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 24, 1881
* Thomas Nast Santa Claus wood block engraving
The full front page is a great Santa Claus print by the famed artist Thomas Nast: "Caught!" showing Santa with a child's arms around him.
Thomas Nast is credited with creating the modern version of Santa Claus. The doublepage centerfold is also a nice Thomas Nast Christmas pri... See More
Nast cartoon with Republican elephant...
Item #701729
April 16, 1881
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 16, 1881
* Republican Elephant - campaign figure
* Cartoonist - caricaturist Thomas Nast
The prime print in this issue is the full front page Thomas Nast print titled: "The Readjusting Performances". The prime feature of this famous political cartoon is the image of an elephant labeled: "Republican Pachyderm".
Thomas Nast was... See More
Best of all Nast Santa Claus prints!
Item #701728
January 01, 1881
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 1, 1881
* Best of all Thomas Nast illustrations - prints
* Christmas - Santa Claus - Kris Kringle - Saint Nick
The full front page is a Thomas Nast illustration: "The Dear Little Boy That Thought Christmas Came Oftener." This print is somewhat compromised by the browning and mild margin wear, including the darker strip at the left side.... See More
Review & premiere of "A Bronx Tale", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #701726
September 29, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, September 29, 1993
* Best "A Bronx Tale" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere & review
* American crime drama film - Robert De Niro
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "A Bronx Tale" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the ... See More
1943 Potenji River Conference... FDR... WWII...
Item #701725
January 30, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 30, 1943
* Potenji River Harbor - Natal Conference
* Brazil role in World War II discussed
* President Getulio Vargas & Franklin D. Roosevelt
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "ROOSEVELT, VARGAS AFFIRM AIM TO MAKE ATLANTIC SAFE FOR ALL" with subheads. See below for further information.
Complete with all 30 pages, rag edition in gr... See More
1962 Barbra Streisand nightclub star...
Item #701723
October 25, 1962
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 25, 1962
* Barbra Streisand - singer & actress photo
* Bon Soir nightclub performance in Greenwich Village
* Broadway musical debut (19 years old) fame
* 'I Can Get It for You Wholesale" star
Page 12 has a photo of a very young Barbara Streisand who at the time was performing a few nights at the Greenwich Village nightclub ... See More
Al Capone hitman Gus Winkler...
Item #701703
May 07, 1933
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, May 7, 1933
* Gus Winkler is found guilty
* Concealed weapon charge
* St. Valentine's Day Massacre suspect
* Al 'Scarface' Capone hit man
* Best title to be had - very rare as such
The front page has a one column heading: "Find Winkler Guilty; Gets Year in Jail" First report coverage continues on page 2 with photo of Winkler. (see images) Wi... See More
The XYZ Affair In 1798....
Item #701701
March 28, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 28, 1798
* The XYZ Affair
* France relations
* John Adams message
Page 2 has the "President's Message" to Congress indicating that the negotiations with France by the U.S. envoys have failed. In the message the President states in part: "...I perceive no ground of expectation, that the objects of their mission, can be accomplished,... See More
John Adams responds, Thomas Jefferson intervenes...
Item #701700
October 24, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 24, 1798
* The XYZ Affair - France relations
* John Adams & Thomas Jefferson
The front page has an address: "To John Adams, President of the United States" from a military unit at Lexington, followed by his response signed in type: John Adams.
A page 2 bit concerning America making preparations for action against France during the XYZ Af... See More
"The Fighting Finish"... 1933 Kentucky Derby...
Item #701698
May 07, 1933
SPORT'S SECTION only of the Chicago Sunday Tribune, May 7, 1933
* "The Fighting Finish" Kentucky Derby
* Thoroughbred race horse Broker's Tip
* Only career victory
The front page of this section has a banner headline: "BROKER'S TIP WINS 59TH KENTUCKY DERBY" with subheads and two related photos, one showing the close finish. (see images) Broker's Tip is ... See More
Franklin Roosevelt wins a never-to-be-equaled 4th presidential election...
Item #701697
November 08, 1944
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass, Nov. 8, 1944
* Franklin D. Roosevelt - FDR
* 4th presidential election victory
The banner headline proclaims: "PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT WINNER" with subhead and photo. (see images) Nice for display. This was his 4th presidential election victory, a later change in the Constitution would make this an unprecedented event.
Complete with 8 pages, l... See More
Peggy McMath kidnapping for ransom...
Item #701695
May 06, 1933
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 6, 1933
* Margaret 'Peggy' McMath
* Kidnapping for ransom
The front page has nice banner headline for display: "GIRL FREED; $80,000 RANSOM" with subhead. Two related photos are on the back page. (see images) First report coverage on the return of kidnapped victim, Margaret "Peggy" McMath.
Complete with 26 pages, rag edition i... See More
Huge Civil War map of North Carolina...
Item #701674
March 24, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 24, 1865
* Battle of Bentonville NC
* William T. Sherman
* Last days of the Civil War
The front page is dominated by a huge Civil War map headed: "FIELD OF OPERATIONS IN NORTH CAROLINA."
The balance of the front page is taken up with Civil War reports with heads including: "Another Rebel Victory ! " "An Engagement Between Sherman &am... See More
A union-occupation newspaper in South Carolina...
Item #701672
January 10, 1863
THE FREE SOUTH, Beaufort, South Carolina, Jan. 10, 1863
* Rare Union occupation publication
On November 7, 1861, the Union Navy seized control of Port Royal Harbor in South Carolina, securing a beachhead for a new kind of journalism--the occupation newspaper. Whereas many of the homegrown South Carolina newspapers defended secession and championed the military victories of the Confede... See More
Very rare "camp" newspaper from near the beginning of the Civil War...
Item #701671
June 26, 1861
THE NATIONAL GUARD, Camp Pennsylvania, Baltimore, June 26, 1861
* Very rare Union Civil War camp publication
* 19th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment
A very rare "camp" newspaper from the early months of the Civil War. Although it began in July, 1856 printed at Camp McLellan, Lancaster, Pa., it was resurrected in early 1861 at its new location, hence the "vol. 2 no. 1&quo... See More
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