Korean War begins...
Item #564549
June 26, 1950
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, June 26, 1950 This 50 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "NORTH KOREAN DRIVE IS REPORTED HALTED" with subhead and related photo. (see) This was actually the start of the Korean War which would last for more than 3 years.
Other news of the day. Light browning with minor spine wear, otherwise good.
Mel Ott scores 6 runs....
Item #563442
August 05, 1934
THE 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 Ott scored a record 6 runs in one game ... See More
Paris liberated... Rumania surrenders...
Item #562749
August 25, 1944
THE 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 creas... See More
Port Hudson LA in 1863...
Item #562740
June 07, 1863
THE 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 War are: "THE M... See More
Max Schmeling K.O.'s Stribling In 1931...
Item #562598
July 04, 1931
THE 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 the day throughout. Light bro... See More
Ted Williams' MLB debut... Boston Red Sox...
Item #562549
April 21, 1939
THE 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.
This was also the game Ted Williams had his 1s... See More
Jersey Joe Walcott vs. Ezzard Charles...
Item #562500
July 19, 1951
THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, July 19, 1951
* Jersey Joe Walcott vs. Ezzard Charles
* Oldest heavyweight boxing champion
This 52 page newspaper has a six column headline on page 24: "Walcott Wins World Heavyweight Crown; Stops Charles in 7th" with subheads and action photo. (see) Tells of Jersey Joe Walcott becoming the oldest heavyweight boxing champion of all time... See More
Iraqi monarchy overthrown...
Item #562401
July 15, 1958
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana July 15, 1958
* 14th July Revolution
* Military coup of Iraq
* Iraqi monarchy - King Faisal
This 44 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "U.N. MEETING TODAY ON MIDEAST CRISIS" with subheads, map and related photos. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: Th... See More
Ted Kennedy wins Senate Whip...
Item #562400
January 03, 1969
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Russell, Kansas, January 3, 1969
* Edward Kennedy wins Senate Majority Whip
This 6 page newspaper has a three column headline near the bottom of the front page: "Kennedy Bid Successful".
Other news of the day. Little irregular along the spine, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: Edward Moore "Ted" Kennedy (February 22, 1932 –... See More
Ted Kennedy wins Senate Whip...
Item #562399
January 03, 1969
THE PRATT TRIBUNE, Kansas, January 3, 1969
* Edward Kennedy wins Senate Majority Whip
* Kansas
This 10 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "Kennedy New Senate Demo Whip"
Other news of the day. A few small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: Edward Moore "Ted" Kennedy (February 22... See More
Ted Kennedy wins Senate Whip...
Item #562398
January 03, 1969
THE PARSONS SUN, Kansas, January 3, 1969
* Edward Kennedy wins Senate Majority Whip w/ photo
This 10 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Long Stride By Kennedy" with three column related photo. (see)
Other news of the day. A few small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: Edward Moore "Ted" Kennedy (Fe... See More
Ted Kennedy wins Senate Whip...
Item #562397
January 04, 1969
THE SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, January 4, 1969
* Edward Kennedy wins Senate Majority Whip w/ photo
* In a Massachusetts newspaper
This 30 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Kennedy's Senate Victory Put Together in 9 Days" with two column photo of Kennedy.
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in nice con... See More
Ted Kennedy wins Senate Whip...
Item #562396
January 03, 1969
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, January 3, 1969
* Edward Kennedy wins Senate Majority Whip w/ photo
This 14 page newspaper has a two line banner headline on the front page: "Kennedy Wins Senate Bid; McCormack Beats Down Challenge As Leadership Disputes Rack Both Parties Of New Congress" with one column photo of Kennedy.
Other news of the day. Little spine wear, ... See More
Ted Kennedy wins Whip...
Item #562373
January 03, 1969
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, January 3, 1969
* Edward Kennedy wins Senate Majority Whip w/ photo
This 10 page newspaper has a six column headline on the front page: "Kennedy Ousts Long As Whip" with one column photo of Kennedy.
Other news of the day. Some small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: Edward Moore &quo... See More
Hurricane Audrey...
Item #561815
June 29, 1957
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, June 29, 1957
* Hurricane Audrey
* Catagory 4 storm
This 8 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "Increase Death Toll Estimate In Louisiana Hurricane Blows" with subhead. Tells of Hurricane Audrey which was a destructive storm that hit Texas and Louisiana.
Other news of the day. Light browning, otherwise in goo... See More
Exposition...
Item #561292
September 03, 1904
SUPPLEMENT OF THE SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, from New York, dated September 3, 1904. (print only)
This is a double-page print of "The Festival Hall and Colonnade of States --- The Architectural Masterpiece of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition".
The page is approximately 15.75 x 21.75 inches and is in very nice condition. Please see photos for details.... See More
Buckin' Bronco... 'Nap' Lajoie Story...
Item #561247
May 14, 1911
SUNDAY ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE OF THE DAILY PICAYUNE, from New Orleans, Louisiana, dated May 14, 1911. The cover of this issue features a cowboy holding on tight as he is riding a buckin' bronco. Within the issue is an article entitled "A King Among Swatters - Larry Lajoie's Own Story" which includes photos, and other stories and advertisements.
This is complete in 20 pages and is ... See More
On the Range... Baseball...
Item #561245
August 17, 1913
SUNDAY ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE OF THE DAILY PICAYUNE, from New Orleans, Louisiana, dated August 17, 1913. The cover of this issue features a cowboy enjoying his smoke while relaxing in the grass with his horse close by. Within the issue are articles entitled "The Trail of the Vanishing Herd", "Pitching in a Pinch" which shows Christy Mathewson, Walter Johnson, Joe Wood, Dema... See More
Mel Ott...
Item #560496
December 03, 1941
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, December 3, 1941
* Mel Ott named player - manager (1st report)
* New York Giants
* MLB baseball
This 30 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 20: "Ott Named Pilot" with short text and related photo on page 22. (see)
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise good.
wikipedia notes: Melvi... See More
Charles vs. Walcott boxing...
Item #557420
March 08, 1951
THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, March 8, 1951
* Ezzard Charles vs. Jersey Joe Walcott
* Heavyweight Boxing title fight
This 62 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 25:
* Ezzard Charles Wins Easily Over Walcott
Other news of day throughout. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: June 22 of 1949, Walcott got anoth... See More
Byron Nelson wins... PGA golf...
Item #557249
February 18, 1946
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, February 18, 1946
* Byron Nelson wins
* New Orleans Open - PGA golf
This 8 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 5: "Byron Nelson New Orleans Open Winner" with a one column photo of Byron Nelson. Other news of the day. 8 pages in good condition save for minor margin wear.
wikipedia notes: The Zurich Cla... See More
Louisiana land for sale... Martin Van Buren signature...
Item #555270
May 19, 1840
THE GLOBE, Washington D.C., May 19, 1840
* Louisiana land for sale
* President Martin Van Buren
The front page has a notice issued by the President concerning a sale of public land in Louisiana, signed in type: Martin Van Buren, plus similar notices on the back page for land sales in Michigan, Iowa & Missouri, each signed in type: Martin Van Buren.
Page 2 has the "Speech Of Mr... See More
MartinVan Buren signature...
Item #554943
March 24, 1840
THE GLOBE, from Washington DC, dated March 24, 1840
* Martin Van Buren notice
* Early Western lands
The front page has notices concerning the sale of public lands in Missouri, Louisiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, & two for Iowa, each signed in type: M. Van. Buren.
Other news of the day throughout with many interesting advertisements. Some light foxing, otherwise in very nice condition.... See More
Nuclear Fusion... Hydrogen Bomb...
Item #554862
January 25, 1958
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, January 25, 1958
* 1st man made nuclear fusion achieved
* 2 atoms bashed together to form one
* Hydrogen bomb
This 40 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: U.S., BRITAIN SEE H-POWER BREAK" and "Start Believed Made to Harness Force"
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day thro... See More
Mel Ott quits baseball...
Item #554779
January 24, 1953
THE 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, 1909 – No... See More
Item #554611
October 13, 1874
THE 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 Racing - The Finish"; "The Review of the Schuylkill Navy at Philadelphia on Satu... See More
1st nuclear submarine test voyage...
Item #553933
January 19, 1955
THE 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.
wikipedia notes: Following her commissioning, Nautilus rema... See More
Sir Edmund Hillary...
Item #552772
January 04, 1958
THE 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 mar... See More
Gualberto Villarroel of Bolivia assassinated...
Item #550941
July 22, 1946
THE 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.
Complete. Minor foxing, otherwise in good condition (see images).... See More
Dridgeport, Alabama map...
Item #550810
May 11, 1862
THE 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 Gen. Hall... See More
Joe Louis...
Item #550606
September 27, 1950
THE 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.
Other news of the... See More
DeSoto, Mississippi
Item #549540
February 21, 1863
THE NEW YORK HERALD, NY, February 21, 1863
* DeSoto, Mississippi... Vicksburg, Mississippi
* Lake Providence, 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: "Important From Vicksburg" "The Rising of the Mississippi" "T... See More
Early Flight...
Item #177815
August 27, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, August 27, 1910 Full front page photo: A New Triumph In The Science Of Flight. the photo shows John B. Moisant standing next to the plane he recently flew with a passenger aboard, across the British Channel between Calais and Tilmanstone.
The flight set a record for two persons in one plane.
Unrelated report inside: The Aeroplane In War So... See More
1862 Springfield, Massachusetts Newspaper...
Item #548318
May 10, 1862
SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, September May 10, 1862
* Capture of New Orleans, Louisiana
* New Market, Virginia
* Capture of New Orleans, Louisiana
* New Market, Virginia
This 4 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.
Greatest baseball series ever played...
Item #177371
November 02, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 2, 1912 The front page has: "The War in the Near East." Also present is the article: "The Greatest Baseball Series Ever Played," by Edward Bayard Moss, with a related photo. The double page illustration is called "Our Mrs. Partingtons and the Democratic Ocean," by C. J. Budd. Towards the back is "THE FINISHING T... See More
Item #177657
May 18, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 18, 1912
The front page of this issue is a photo of "The Devastating Mississippi."
This issue has an illustration of "Let Us Act at Once" by Kemble and an article of "Princeton's New President" by John Larkin with a photo of John Grier Hibben, the new president. There is another article called "Building a Country With ... See More
Mark Twain Ad....
Item #177576
September 17, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 17, 1910
This issue a full color, cover page. This issue's front page is a photo of "Connecticut Democrats' Choice for Governor."
This issue has an illustration of "His Taftship: 'Can You Beat it? He Cast Me for the Leading Part, and Now he Gobbles the Centre of the Stage and Every Inch of Limelight.' "by Kemble. Th... See More
Exploration and discovery...
Item #541732
December 13, 1872
THE SUN, New York City, New York, December 13, 1872
* Early Polar expedition...
* Arctic ice...
The back page has an interesting report: "A Valley Of Mastodons" "Discovery of a Great Polar Continent--Exploring a Mine of Ivory--A Mountain of Ice One Thousand Feet High." Concerned dispatches received by the ship Cadmus from the captain of a whaler in the vicinity of Wrang... See More
Jaems Montgomery Flagg...
Item #177543
November 20, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 20, 1909 There is a color cover on this issue. The front page of this issue has a photo of "A New Power in New York's Drama."
This issue has an illustration of " 'Do It Now!' " by Kemble and there are photos of "The House that Tammany Built"; "An Anarchist's Peace Tribute to the Drama" and &quo... See More
1862 Yorktown Virginia Civil War.....
Item #540931
May 02, 1862
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, New York City, May 2, 1862
* Yorktown Virginia
* New Orleans Louisiana
* Fort Macon North Carolina
This 8 page newspaper is in good condition (except for little margin wear and minor foxing) 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 ... See More
James Montgomery Flagg print...
Item #177002
March 20, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 20, 1909 There is a color cover on this issue. The front page of this issue has an illustration of "'Hurry Up! Prosperity Express Almost Due!' " by W. A. Rogers.
This issue has a photo of "The First Session of President Taft's Cabinet" and an illustration of "Elinor Macartney Lane. There is also an article with... See More
Harvard defeats Yale at Football.... James Montgomery Flagg...
Item #177350
December 05, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 5, 1908 The front page of this issue has a photo of "The Coming Mistress of the White House", the latest photograph of Mrs. William H. Taft.
This issue has a photo of "Dorando Turns the Tables on Hayes"; "The Founder of a "Social Service" Church"; "Harvard Defeats Yale at Football for the First
... See More
This issue has a photo of "Dorando Turns the Tables on Hayes"; "The Founder of a "Social Service" Church"; "Harvard Defeats Yale at Football for the First
Governor Henry Clay Warmoth...
Item #538473
December 09, 1872
Here is a complete, genuine newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, dated December 9, 1872.
* Governor Henry Clay Warmoth
* Governor Henry Clay Warmoth
* New Orleans, Louisiana
This issue features many one column headlines covering events of the time including: "The Louisiana Difficulty", "Collapse of Warmoth's Conspiracy to Seize the State", "The Warmothites Give up the Fight", &quo
... See More
This issue features many one column headlines covering events of the time including: "The Louisiana Difficulty", "Collapse of Warmoth's Conspiracy to Seize the State", "The Warmothites Give up the Fight", &quo
Governor Henry Clay Warmoth...
Item #538471
December 10, 1872
Here is a complete, genuine newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, dated December 10, 1872.
* Governor Henry Clay Warmoth
* Governor Henry Clay Warmoth
* New Orleans, Louisiana
This issue features many one column headlines covering events of the time including: "Warmoth Makes a Frantic Appeal for a Mass-Meeting", "Result of the Election Declared by the Legislature", "Proclamation of Gov.
... See More
This issue features many one column headlines covering events of the time including: "Warmoth Makes a Frantic Appeal for a Mass-Meeting", "Result of the Election Declared by the Legislature", "Proclamation of Gov.
Governor Henry Clay Warmoth...
Item #538468
December 11, 1872
Here is a complete, genuine newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, dated December 11, 1872.
* Governor Henry Clay Warmoth
* Governor Henry Clay Warmoth
* New Orleans, Louisiana
This issue features many one column headlines covering events of the time including: "Warmoth Makes a Frantic Appeal for a Mass-Meeting", "Result of the Election Declared by the Legislature", "Proclamation of Gov.
... See More
This issue features many one column headlines covering events of the time including: "Warmoth Makes a Frantic Appeal for a Mass-Meeting", "Result of the Election Declared by the Legislature", "Proclamation of Gov.
British Cruiser sunk by a Liner....
Item #177497
May 23, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 23, 1908 There is a front pg. illustration, " 'Say, Bill, Shall We Shoot up this Tenderfoot Show?' " by W. A.. Rogers. In this issue, there is are photos of "A British Cruiser Sunk by a Liner"; The Cyclone which Swept through the South"; a double pg. illustration of " 'Land!' " by R. F. ... See More
1864 Springfield Massachusetts Newspaper....
Item #222958
November 04, 1864
SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN from Massachusetts and dated November 4, 1864.
* Ogdensburg New York
... See More
* Ogdensburg New York
* Camden Arkansas
This 4 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 which includes rep
This 4 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 which includes rep
Arctic Whaling....
Item #177420
November 24, 1906
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 24, 1906
Hurricane Audrey Hits Gulf Coast...
Item #222497
June 27, 1957
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, June 27, 1957.
* Hurricane Audrey Hits Gulf Region
* Hurricane Audrey Hits Gulf Region
This 68 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "HURRICANE HITS U.S." Additional subheads include: "9 Drown as Storm Sinks Ship", "Texas Towns Cut Off", and more.
Other news of the day throughout. Binding holes along th
Lawrence of Arabia Dies, 1935...
Item #220970
May 20, 1935
THE 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. Also headlines on th
... See More
* 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. Also headlines on th
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