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Stock market has its biggest gain in history...
Item #672652
March 16, 1933
NEW YORK TIMES, March 16, 1933
* Wall Street - stock market
* Biggest percentage gain is history
While most reports on the stock market have a negative focus--"crash" days always sell well--we are pleased to offer this issue which was a bit of brightness in the midst of the Great Depression.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average had its single best day (percentage change) in his... See More
An incredible display issue on the end of World War II...
Item #672620
August 14, 1945
THE WILMINGTON NEWS--EXTRA, North Carolina, August 14, 1945
* World War II ends
* Japanese surrenders
* Terrific headline for display
When it comes to huge, screaming headlines on the end of World War II they can't possibly get much better than this.
Taking about three-quarters of the front page, in letters 8 1/4 and 4 7/8 inches high, is: "JAPS QUIT ! " with subhead: "... See More
1950 Boston Brinks Robbery...
Item #672347
January 18, 1950
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 18, 1950
* Great Brinks Robbery (Boston, MA)
* Great Brinks Robbery (Boston, MA)
* 1st report of the "Crime of the Century"
* Over 2 Million $$$$ stolen
* Over 2 Million $$$$ stolen
The front page has a two column heading: "$1,000,000 in Cash Seized By 7 Masked Men in Boston" (see images). Nice to have in this famous NYC title. Note: While the headline states $1 million in
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One of the most dramatic Kennedy assassination issues to be had...
Item #672338
November 22, 1963
CITIZEN-NEWS, Hollywood, California, November 22, 1963
* Unique JFK assassination issue
See the photos for one of the most dramatic front pages to be had reporting the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Save for the caption to the photo the only word on the front page is in huge, bold letters: MARTYRED !
The remainder of the front page is taken up with a huge, black-bordered... See More
A Philip Burke caricature of Donald Trump...
Item #671862
December 17, 1991
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, December 17, 1991
* Donald Trump caricature
* 25 years before presidency
Philip Burke's caricature of Donald Trump is featured on the cover. Known for his depictions of U.S. Presidents, it is nice to have his illustration of Donald Trump long before his presidency. The related article, "TRUMP - BEGINNING OF THE END", begins on the front page ... See More
Assassination of gangster Jack 'Legs' Diamond...
Item #671809
December 18, 1931
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass. Dec. 18, 1931
* Jack "Legs" Diamond assassination
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "Jack 'Legs' Diamond Slain Following Gay Festivities Celebrating His Acquittal" with subheads and photo of Diamond. (see)
Complete with 28 pages, light toning at the margins, a few small binding holes along, generally very nice.... See More
Bobby Jones wins golf Grand Slam in 1930...
Item #671600
September 28, 1930
ALLENTOWN MORNING CALL, Penn. September 28, 1930
* Bobby Jones wins grand Slam of golf
* Historic PGA feat (1st report)
The top of the front page has an historic three column headline: "BOBBY JONES SWAMPS GENE HOMANS 8 AND 7 TO WIN GOLF CROWN" with subheads that include: "Cleans Up and Annexes Four National Titles" and more with photo. (see)
First section only wit... See More
Rare movie prop newspaper...
Item #671502
January 01, 1942
COURIER EXPRESS, (no city), November 4, 1940
* Very rare movie prop issue
We've all seen newspapers used as props in movies, typically with a headline relating to the plot of the movie. Obviously created exclusively for the production of the movie, they are quite rare and seldom come on the collector's market--particular issues from the "golden age of Hollywood".
I a... See More
Introducing "Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs"...
Item #671479
January 14, 1938
NEW YORK TIMES, January 14, 1938
* Snow White and the seven dwarfs
* Walt Disney animated cartoon movie
* Opening day movie review
Page 21 contains a very nice, detailed, and lengthy review of the new animated feature-length movie "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs", the very first by Walt Disney. The very favorable review begins: "Sheer fantasy, delightful, gay and alto... See More
Louis D. Brandeis, first Jewish Supreme Court Justice...
Item #671373
June 02, 1916
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 2, 1916
* Louis D. Brandeis takes office
* 1st Jewish Supreme Court justice
The middle of the front page has a one column head: "Brandeis Wins; Vote 47 to 22" "Senate, Divided On Party Lines, Confirms Appointment as Justice." A significant event noting the first Jewish Supreme Court justice, Louis Brandeis, being confirmed by the Senate. The ... See More
The 1906 World Series: Chicago vs. Chicago...
Item #670658
October 15, 1906
* 1906 Chicago White Sox vs. Cubs
* World Series of baseball - all 6 games
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California A complete set of 6 issues reporting on all 6 games of the 1906 Major League Baseball World Series. The newspapers dated October 9 thru 15, 1908 (no newspaper on Sunday).
As the photos show each issue has a front page report on the games between the Chicago Cubs and th... See More
Complete set of newspapers reporting the 1913 World Series...
Item #670647
October 11, 1913
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California A complete set of five issues reporting on all five games of the 1913 Major League Baseball World Series, issues dated October 7 thru 11, 1913.
* 1913 World Series of baseball set
* New York Giants vs. Philadelphia Athletics
* Chief Bender - Christy Mathewson
As the photos show each issue has a front page report on the games between the P... See More
The beginning of the U.S. Navy's relationship with San Diego...
Item #670601
May 01, 1917
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, May 1, 1917 A terrific and very displayable issue on the founding era of the United States Navy's relationship with San Diego, one which has grown tremendously ever since 1917 to become the home port of the Pacific Fleet, a base composed of 13 piers, with over 24,000 military personnel and over 10,000 civilian workers. The U.S. Navy remains a... See More
The Red Sox win the World Series...
Item #670535
October 12, 1916
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, Oct. 12, 1916
* Boston Red Sox are champions
* 1916 World Series of baseball
* Babe Ruth on the team
The front page has a rather large headline announcing: "RED SOX ARE CHAMPIONS" with subhead: "Shore Hurls Great Game for Winners; Pfeffer Is Chased". This is a rare same-day account of the final game, an advantage a
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* Boston Red Sox are champions
* 1916 World Series of baseball
* Babe Ruth on the team
The front page has a rather large headline announcing: "RED SOX ARE CHAMPIONS" with subhead: "Shore Hurls Great Game for Winners; Pfeffer Is Chased". This is a rare same-day account of the final game, an advantage a
Earliest report on McKinley's death we have offered...
Item #670493
September 13, 1901
THE EVENING TRIBUNE San Diego, California, Sept. 13, 1901
* President William McKinley assassination (day of death)
This is the earliest report on the death of President McKinley we have offered in our 44 years, as he died in Buffalo, New York at 6:25 p..m., however California had a three hour time-change advantage allowing this newspaper to offer this say-day report on his death. The ... See More
Allen Ginsberg and Dustin Hoffman...
Item #670444
May 26, 1966
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, May 26, 1966
* Allen Ginsberg - Beat Generation poet & more
* Very early actor Dustin Hoffman before known
A great issue of this famous counter-culture newspaper as the front page features an article with photo of: "Allen Ginsberg: Hustler for Life".
It is worth noting that "The Village Voice" was an American news and culture paper... See More
Star Wars "The Empire Strikes Back" opening...
Item #670001
October 21, 1979
CALENDAR SECTION (Sundays) only of the Los Angeles Times, May 18, 1980
* The Empire Strikes Back - Star Wars: Episode V
* Pre-opening day review and advertisement
* From the capital of the entertainment industry
The top of the front page of this section has a heading: "IN THE 'STAR WARS' SAGA, 'EMPIRE' STRIKES FORWARD" which is a pre-opening day review for this bl... See More
The historic Civil Rights Act...
Item #669417
July 02, 1964
THE BRYAN TIMES, Ohio, July 2, 1964
* American Civil Rights Act of 1964
* Passes Congress - signing into law
* Nice headline for display
* Early, same day report
The front page features an historic banner headline: "HOUSE PASSES RIGHTS BILL".
The report begins: "The House finally passed and sent to the White House today far-reaching civil rights legislation born of r... See More
School Bible reading unconstitutional...
Item #669410
June 18, 1963
THE PLAIN DEALER, Cleveland, Ohio, June 18, 1963
* Bible reading in school is banned by the Supreme Court
Although we have had several newspapers reporting this event, this is the very first issue we have seen with a banner (edge to edge) headline announcing: "SCHOOL BIBLE-READING BARRED".
Included is a subhead: "Court Voids Compulsory Prayer Also". The front page also ... See More
Review & premiere of "Predator", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #667775
June 12, 1987
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 12, 1987
* Best "Predator" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Science-fiction action horror
* Arnold Schwarzenegger
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Predator" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollyw... See More
How cartoons are made...
Item #667184
October 14, 1916
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Oct. 14, 1916 The entire front page is taken up with an illustration captioned: "Animated Cartoons In the Making: Filming the Successive Drawings." showing a man doing just that. An inside page is entirely devoted to: "Animated Cartoons in the Making--How 16,000 Drawings are Prepared & Photographed in Producing 1000 Feet of Motion Picture Fil... See More
Review & premiere of "The Shawshank Redemption", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #666705
September 23, 1994
LOS ANGELES TIMES, September 23, 1994
* Best "The Shawshank Redemption" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Shawshank Redemption" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry ... See More
Rare movie prop newspaper...
Item #666330
January 01, 1942
CHICAGO DAILY GAZETTE, (no date) We've all seen newspapers used as props in movies, typically with a headline relating to the plot of the movie. Obviously created exclusively for the production of the movie, they are quite rare and seldom come on the collector's market--particular issues from the "golden age of Hollywood".
I am not aware of what motion picture this issue w... See More
A very prophetic headline on next year's World Series...
Item #664076
October 07, 1941
ST LOUIS POST-DISPATCH - Sports Section only, Oct. 7, 1941
* St. Louis Cardinals to win 1942 World Series ?
* MLB - Major League Baseball true prediction
The banner headline reports on the just-completed 1941 World Series in which the New York Yankees were victorious over the Brooklyn Dodgers, noting a boastful St. Louis bias: "CARDS WILL TAKE CARE OF YANKEES IN 1942 WORLD SERIES"... See More
Maurice Day - from Laguna Beach to Disney Studios...
Item #661882
February 01, 1947
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR (Magazine Section), Boston, February 1, 1947
* illustrator for Disney Studios - works include Bambi
The cover of this Magazine Section has a color illustration by Maurice Day, an early illustrator for Disney Studios. An inside article shows various sections of his work, a small photo of him, and the related article mentions that Walt Disney discovered him as a r... See More
Full-page Tucker '48 Advertisement...
Item #661871
February 15, 1948
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, February 15, 1948 This issue contains the highly desirable full-page "Tucker '48 Ad" - "Tucker Sets a New Pattern of Safety" (Part II, pg. 9).
Other news of the day is found throughout. The ad has a very light brown spot in a clear space between the top and bottom portions of the ad. The remainder of the issue appears to be complete and in... See More
At a reduced price...
Death of Frank Sinatra, from the city where he lived & died...
Item #660899
May 16, 1998
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 16, 1998 (1st Section) The top center of the front page has a section featuring a color photo of Frank Sinatra with a 3 column head: "A Legend's Voice Is Silent", plus a photo of him from 1955. The report carries over to pages 14, 15 & 18 with considerable reporting on his life & career, and another 14 photos, most in color.
Great to have this report i... See More
Death of actor/dancer Fred Astaire, in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #660674
June 23, 1987
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 23, 1987
* Fred Astaire death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie film actor
* American singer and dancer
* Best title to be had ?
The top of the front page features two photos of iconic film star & dancer Fred Astaire, beneath which is a two column head: "Fred Astaire, Movies' Greatest Dancer, Dies" with subhead: "Master of Style, Ele... See More
Death of famed actress/pin-up girl Rita Hayworth...
Item #660432
May 16, 1987
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 16, 1987
* Rita Hayworth death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie - film actress
* World War II era pin-up girl
* Best title to be had?
The top of the front page features 3 photos of classic film star/World War II pin-up girl Rita Hayworth, beneath which is a one column heading; "Rita Hayworth, 'Love Goddess' of '40's, Dies". The article ... See More
Donald Trump marries Meania Knauss....
Item #660234
January 23, 2005
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 23, 2005
* Donald Trump gets married for the 3rd time
* Melania Knauss - Slovene-born fashion model
The top of page 26 has a three column heading: "Lavish Wedding Bells Ring for Trump" with photo of Melania in a limo. First report coverage here and from probably one of the most liberal cities/counties in America. I'm sure not many of these issues exist ... See More
U.S. strikes back at The Taliban...
Barry Bonds breaks home run record... Tony Gwynn retires... Rickey Henderson hits #3,000...
Item #659848
October 08, 2001
LOS ANGELES TIMES, October 8, 2001 The front page of the Sports Section has the full-banner headline: "FINISHING TOUCHES", with considerable text and a large photo, which tell of Barry Bonds breaking the record for most home runs in a season with his 73rd homer. The related subheading has: "Bond's Record Run, and Perhaps Giant Career, Ends With Home Run No. 73."
This... See More
Andrew Phillip Cunanan's death... serial killer of gay men...
Item #658290
July 25, 1997
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 25, 1997 (1st 5 sections)
* Serial killer Andrew Phillip Cunanan takes his own life
* Had targeted wealthy and/or famous gay men
* Italian designer Giovanni Versace was last victim
The front page has considerable coverage telling of the death of serial killer Andrew Phillip Cunanan, who had been targeting wealthy and/or famous homosexual men. The last person he murd... See More
Dime builds battleship fund... Marjorie Sterett...
Item #657488
February 04, 1916
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, February 4, 1916 Front page carries an article entitled "Little Girl's Dime May Build A Warship to Guard America" with subtitle "Child, Tired of Funds for Foreigners, Starts One for Own Nation". This is about Marjorie Sterett who started the Marjorie Sterett Battleship Fund Award from her desire to help build the battleships for World War I. Her hand... See More
Babe Ruth catches a baseball from airplane....
Item #657467
July 23, 1926
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 23, 1926
* Babe Ruth catches baseball from airplane
* New York Yankees - major league baseball
Near the bottom of the front is a two column heading: "Babe Ruth Catches Ball From Airplane; Seventh Attempt Gives Him World's Record" (see) A nice curiosity on Ruth that probably was only reported in a NYC publication. Nice to have in this famous title. Rare... See More
The assassination of Louis 'Two Gun' Alterie...
Item #656979
July 19, 1935
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 19, 1935
* Louis 'Two Gun' Alterie death (1st report)
* Chicago gangland war -gangsters
* Best title to be had - rare as such
The front page has a great banner headline: "KILL ALTERIE IN LABOR FEUD" with subheads. Nice for display. More on the following page with related photos and diagram. More related photos are on the back page. When i... See More
Jake Lingle assassination...
Item #656950
June 10, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 10, 1930
* Jake Lingle assassination (1st report)
* Chicago Tribune reporter
* Al 'Scarface Capone - Gangsters
* Best title to be had (very rare as such)
The front page has a great banner headline: "OFFER $30,000 FOR ASSASSIN" with subheads that include: "GUNMAN SLAYS ALFRED LINGLE IN I. C. SUBWAY" Nice for display. Lengthy first report ... See More
Nine consecutive "Graphic Sections" with the serialized: "I Knew Hitler..."
Item #656705
November 06, 1938
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE--Graphic Section This is a nine part series of a book by Kurt G. Ludecke titled: "I Knew Hitler...The Story of a Nazi Who Escaped the Blood-Purge."
Excerpts from the book were serialized in the Sunday "Graphic Section" of the Chicago Tribune, beginning with November 6, 1938 and ending with January 1, 1939. All nine sections are included.
The book ... See More
The original Brown Derby restaurant closes...
Item #656249
September 22, 1980
LOS ANGELES TIMES, September 22, 1980
* The original Brown Derby restaurant closes
* Wilshire Boulevard location
* Constructed in the shape of a brown derby
After decades of being known as one of the key hang-outs for Hollywood's elite, the original Brown Derby closes. This issue provides content related to both the closing and the temporary delay in demolition resulting from "mim... See More
Walt Disney receives special Oscar(s) for "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs"...
Item #655841
February 24, 1939
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, February 24, 1939
* Walt Disney receives a truly special award
* The 11th annual Academy Awards
In February, 1939, Walt Disney received a special award for pioneering work in a new field for "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," in which he was presented with one large Oscar, and sever statuettes - a truly one-of-a-kind award which has never been repeated. P... See More
Walt Disney receives special Oscar(s) for "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs"...
Item #655840
February 24, 1939
MOTION PICTURE DAILY, February 24, 1939
* Walt Disney receives a truly special award
* The 11th annual Academy Awards
In February, 1939, Walt Disney received a special award for pioneering work in a new field for "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," in which he was presented with one large Oscar, and sever statuettes - a truly one-of-a-kind award which has never been repeated. To ... See More
The legendary "called shot" home run by Babe Ruth, in a Chicago newspaper...
Item #655718
October 02, 1932
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, October 2, 1932
* Babe Ruth's called shot (first report)
* New York Yankees World Series (game 3)
* Chicago Cubs - Wrigley Field
* Best title to be had - very rare
This could well be the most desired newspaper in baseball history. This edition reports the famous Babe Ruth "called shot" home run in the 1932 World Series.
As a bit of background, ... See More
Donald, Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, and several Dwarfs wish everyone a Merry Christmas - in color...
Item #655635
December 23, 1939
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, Final Morning Edition, December 23, 1939
* Several Disney Characters wish everyone a Merry Christmas...
* Donald, Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, and several Dwarfs
* Signed work by Walt Disney - approx. 12 by 15 1/2 inches
The back page has an absolutely wonderful, large, color print showing work from Walt's hand which depicts Donald, Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, and several... See More
Disney's "The Lady and the Tramp" - Premier weekend advertisement...
Item #655387
June 26, 1955
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, June 26, 1955
* First animated feature filmed in widescreen CinemaScope
* Disney's "The Lady and the Tramp"
* Premier weekend showing
Page B-13 has a nice advertisement for the premier weekend showing of Disney's, "The Lady and the Tramp," which was the first animated feature filmed in widescreen CinemaScope. Ads for Cole Porter's &qu... See More
1938 Jewish street signs altered in Germany....
Item #653469
November 28, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 28, 1938
* The Jewish Holocaust in progress
* Street signs changed from Jewish names to German
* Eviction of Jews from area villages - Jewish wealth studied
Page 6 has one column headings: "REICH JEWS' FLATS CAUSING SCRAMBLE" "Authorities Swamped by Pleas From 'Aryans' for Homes. Council Patience" "80 Street Designations Tha... See More
Death of movie star Steve McQueen...
Item #653458
November 08, 1980
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 8, 1980
* Steve McQueen death
* American film actor
* "The King of Cool"
* Best title to be had ?
The front page has a two column heading: "Actor Steve McQueen Dies in Juarez Hospital" with subhead and small photo. More on pages 28 & 29. Nice to have from the capital of the entertainment industry.
Complete 1st section only with all 36... See More
Oscar Strauss... First Jew selected for Presidential Cabinet...
Item #652983
October 24, 1906
WELLSVILLE DAILY REPORTER, New York, October 24, 1906
* Oscar Strauss (politician)
* 1st Jew in presidential cabinet
* Jewish - Judaica - Hebrew
The front page has the 2-line, 2-column heading: "SEVERAL CHANGES IN THE CABINET," followed by the mention of Oscar Strauss - who was the first Jew (excluding Judah Benjamin who served in the Cabinet of the Confederacy). The covera... See More
The Bicentennial Celebration (United States)...
Item #652615
July 05, 1976
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 5, 1976
* The Bicentennial festivities
* The United States celebrates 200th birthday...
A terrific issue on the celebration of the Bicentennial of The United States. The front page has several photos, including a banner photo split between an a shot showing the tall ships in the New York Harbor, and another showing a parade Los Angeles County parade featuring astrona... See More
One of the best Kennedy assassination newspapers to be had...
Item #649296
November 23, 1963
THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Nov. 23, 1963 A quite rare & extremely desirable newspaper with a first report on John F. Kennedy's assassination, from the city where it happened.
The two line bold banner headline proclaims: "KENNEDY SLAIN ON DALLAS STREET" with subhead: "Johnson Becomes President", plus a rather large photo of "John F. Kennedy" and a smal
... See More
The two line bold banner headline proclaims: "KENNEDY SLAIN ON DALLAS STREET" with subhead: "Johnson Becomes President", plus a rather large photo of "John F. Kennedy" and a smal
Two of the best Kennedy assassination issues to be had...
Item #649283
November 23, 1963
(2) THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Nov. 23 & 25, 1963 A terrific pair of issues on the assassination of John F. Kennedy from the city where it happened.
Note: While we do offer each of these issues as stand-alone items, purchasing them as a set will enable you to take advantage of a discounted price.
Described separately...
First, you get the November 23, 1963 edition which is a quite rare ... See More
50 issues with World War II content...
Item #649270
(50) WORLD WAR II -- A lot of fifty issues each with front page war headlines. Folio-size; nice for resale or for someone wishing to begin a collection. The issues may have edge tears and/or a rough left spine from intuitional volumes, but they are nice for framing and do not have loss of text.
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