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702554

Very first NBA All-Star game...

Item #702554

March 03, 1951

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, March 3, 1951 



* Very 1st NBA All-Star game 

* National Basketball Association




The sport's section  has a very small yet notable report headed: "Eastern All-Stars In 111-94 Triumph Over West Rivals". While only brief, this was the very first NBA All-Star game, and great to have in a newspaper from the city where basketball ... See More  

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702553

"Pretty Woman" - premier ad & review, in a Los Angeles newspaper...

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March 23, 1990

LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 23, 1990



* Best "Pretty Woman" advertisement

* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review

* American romantic comedy film - Julia Roberts




A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Pretty Woman" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood ar... See More  

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702552

Anti Nazi & Hitler rally in NYC, 1937...

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March 16, 1937

NEW YORK TIMES, March 16, 1937



* Anti-Nazi, anti-Hitler rally

* Madison Square Garden

* John L. Lewis




This 46 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "LABOR DEMOCRACY IS BAR TO FASCISM, LEWIS SAYS HERE", "Tells 20,000 at Anti-Nazi Rally That the Workers Can Block Reaction", "Garden Crowd Cheers Wildly as Mayor, Johnson and Others Att... See More  

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702551

Very early newspaper from Cologne, Germany...

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March 19, 1751

ORDINARIA RELATIONIS DIARIE CONINUATIO, Colonie Agrippinea, March 19, 1751  In 50 A.D. Roman emperor Claudius planted a colony on the left bank of the Rhine River. At the request of his wife he named it "Colonia Agrippina", which later became Cologne, Germany.

All four pages appear to be in Latin. Never bound nor trimmed with wide margins, 6 1/4 by 7 1/4 inches, a few period notati... See More  

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702550

Death of screen legends Lillian Gish and Ruby Keeler...

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March 01, 1993

LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 1, 1993 



* Lillian Gish death (1st report)

* Hollywood movie - film actress

* Ruby Keeler death (1st report)

* Musical actress - singer - dancer




The bottom half of the ftpg. has a boxed section headed: "Death Takes Screen Legend Gish and Dance Star Keeler" with photos of both Ruby Keeler and Lillian Gish. The articles of both carry over to pages 17 ... See More  

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702548

Hitler drafts Jews for work... Gandhi weakens during his fast...

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March 06, 1939

NEW YORK TIMES, March 6, 1939 



* Mahatma Gandhi - "Fast Unto Death"

* Jews and Aryans - separated at work




Two notable front-page reports, the first with two column heads: "Germany Drafts Jews for Work; Sets Them Apart from 'Aryans' " "Aim Is to Meet Pledge Made to Rublee and to Free 'Germans' for 'State-Political' Jobs---'100-a-... See More  

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702546

1930 John "Dingbat" Oberta assassination...

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March 06, 1930

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 6, 1930



* John "Dingbat" Oberta assassination

* Chicago gangster and beer baron

* Best title to be had - very rare as such




The front page has a great banner headline: "SLAY DINGBAT OBERTA, PAL" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Four related photos are on the back page. When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activ... See More  

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702543

The only American magazine that published during the heart of the Revolutionary War...

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June 01, 1779

THE UNITED STATES MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, June, 1779 



* The only American magazine that published during the heart of the Revolutionary War



In the entirety of the Revolutionary War only two American magazines existed, they being this one and the "Pennsylvania Magazine" which published in Philadelphia as well, from January, 1775 thru July, 1776.

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702542

An incomplete almanac, but from 1771...

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January 01, 1771

"An Astronomical Diary Or An Almanack..." for the year 1771, printed in Boston by Nathaniel Ames.  This is a damaged almanac as it is missing one interior leaf (March-April). Plus all leaves are loos, with much wear at margins including a few small portions missing from the margins.

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702540

Early, colonial America almanac...

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January 01, 1767

* 18th century American almanac

* Colonial era - Nathaniel Ames




"An Astronomical Diary Or Almanack..." for the year 1767, printed in Boston by Nathaniel Ames.  An early almanac in 24 pages.

Wear at the margins as is typical of almanacs as they were heavily used throughout the year. Remnants of older tape at the spine, 4 by 6 1/2 inches.... See More  

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702514

Terrific foldout map of St. Augustine, Florida, & vicinity... And a map of Chagre, Panama...

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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1740 



* Early and rare 18th century maps   

* St. Augustine, Florida as English camp      

* Atlantic Ocean - West Indies




Certainly the prime feature of this issue is the terrific foldout map titled: "A View of the Town and Castle of St. Augustine, & the English Camp before it June 20
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702507

Battle Of Midway Won In 1942...

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June 06, 1942

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., June 6, 1942



* Battle Of Midway ends w/ win

* Japanese vs. American Navy

* World war II original - WWII




The front page has a five column headline: "DEFENDERS OF MIDWAY FORCE JAPS TO RETREAT" with subhead. (see images)

Complete with 12 pages, light toning at the margins, generally in very nice condition.... See More  

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702496

Transitor radio invention in 1949... Axis Sally...

Item #702496

March 11, 1949

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 11, 1949



* Early Transistor radios invention described

* "Axis Sally" Mildred E. Gillars found guilty



The top of page 50 has a one column heading: "TINY RADIOS MADE BY ARMED FORCES"

The top of the front page has a two column heading: "'Axis Sally' Is Found Guilty; Sentence on Treason Delayed" with subhead. Related photo on p... See More  

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702493

The Boston Massacre: two great reports...

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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1770



* The Boston Massacre

* Historic reporting




Certainly the most notable item in this issue is the report on the Boston Massacre.

The entirety of page 2 is taken up with an excellent & historic report of the Boston Massacre, headed: "AMERICAN AFFAIRS" and the article prefaced with: "The following Report of the Committee of t... See More  

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702490

Treaty of Peace ending the Revolutionary War: abridged version...

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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1783  Included is a portion of text headed: "The Definitive Treaty between Great Britain & the United States of America, signed at Paris, the 3rd day of Sept. 1783"  the text being just the beginning & ending of the Treaty, not the complete text. It ends with Article X and includes the signatures of John Adams, B. Franklin... See More  

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702485

Great & rare political cartoon on the Boston Port Bill... Twenty pages discussing the Boston Port Bill...

Item #702485
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, April, 1774  



* Boston Port Act of 1774 - Act

* Very rare illustration - print

* Pre Revolutionary War tensions




Over 20 pages within this issue are taken up with: "Debates Of A Political Society" which go into considerable detail discussing the ramifications of the historic Boston Port Bill. Also discussion of other concerns w
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702484

Rare political cartoon on America... Continental Association...

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THE TOWN & COUNTRY MAGAZINE, London, Dec., 1774



* Rare pre Revolutionary War political cartoon on America 



 A focus of this issue is a full page political cartoon concerning America, such items rarely found in periodicals of the say.

The heading of the cartoon is: "American In Flames" and the facing page has descriptive text on it. It reads in part: "...it will... See More  

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702483

UFO Craze of 1947... Roswell?....

Item #702483

July 11, 1947

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, July 11, 1947



* The famous UFO scare that was also during the time of the Roswell, New Mexico incident


The top of page 10 has has two column heading: "'Flying Saucers' Flew in Fancy Long Ago" with lead-in: " We Scare Easily" (see images)

Complete with 30 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally nice.
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702473

1981 Tom Petty concert advertisement...

Item #702473

June 23, 1981

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, June 30, 1981



* Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers concert ad

* Performance at the Meadowlands Arena

* "Hard Promises" album tour w/ Stevie Nicks

* "Stop Draggin My Heart Around" song fame




Page 67 has a full page advertisement for "TOM PETTY And The Heartbreakers" concert at the Meadowlands Area in East Ru... See More  

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702471

1928 Charles Lindbergh Latin American tour...

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January 31, 1928

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 31, 1928



* Charles Lindbergh & his "Spirit of St. Louis"

* "Good Will Tour" of Latin American countries




The top of the front page has a one column heading: "LINDBERGH RECEIVES HONORS AT CARACAS; THOUSANDS MOB CAR" with subheads and more. (see images) Coverage on Charles Lindbergh's "Good Will Tour" of 16 Latin Ameri... See More  

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702456

Jeff Davis & fellow captives... Captured in women's clothes... Trial of the Assassins...

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May 21, 1865

NEW YORK TIMES, May 21, 1865 



* Confederate President Jefferson Davis

* Mention of him wearing women's clothes

* Abraham Lincoln murder trial




First column heads include: "DAVIS & CO." "Arrival of the Rebel Leaders at Fortress Monroe" "Jefferson Davis, Wife, Son & Two Daughters" "Alexander H. Stephens, Vice President of the Confederacy&quo... See More  

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702448

Very lengthy coverage of the trial of Lincoln's assassins...

Item #702448

May 17, 1865

NEW YORK TIMES, May 17, 1865  Among the front page column heads are: "THE TRIAL OF THE ASSASSINS" "Testimony Taken in Secret Session Last Week" "Revelations Concerning the Origin of the Murder Plot" "It was Decided Upon Just After the Rebel Defeat at Gettysburg" "Booth's Visit to Canada & Intercourse with Sanders" "How Booth Urged... See More  

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702447

Charges filed against the conspirators...

Item #702447

May 16, 1865

NEW  YORK TIMES, May 16, 1865  Among the front page column heads are: "TRIAL OF THE ASSASSINS" "The Charges & Specifications Against the Prisoners" "Davis, Sanders, Tucker, Thompson, and Clay in the Indictment" "They are Charged with Conspiring to Kill Lincoln, Johnson, Seward and Grant" 'The Testimony Taken on the Second Day of the Trial&q... See More  

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702445

Amnesty & pardon for Confederates...

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May 06, 1865

NEW YORK TIMES, May 6, 1865  



* Southern rebels pardoned



Among the first column heads on the closing moments of the Civil War are: "AMNESTY & PARDON" "Gen. Halleck Offers Amnesty to the Southern People" "They May Take the Oath and Go Where they Please" "Officers Excepted from Amnesty May Apply for Pardon" "How Jeff Davis & His Cabinet... See More  

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702444

Much on Lincoln & the pursuit of his assassins...

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May 04, 1865

NEW YORK TIMES, May 4, 1865  



* Abraham Lincoln assassination - murder

* Pursuit of the conspirators - assassins




Among the front page first column heads are: "THE ASSASSINS" "Mr. Lincoln's Murder Planned by Leading Traitors" "Most of these Traitors Are Harbored in Canada" "Jefferson Davis is the Head of the Assassins" "One Hundred T... See More  

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702442

The 'dawn of peace'... Jeff. Davis escapes, and the assassination...

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May 02, 1865

NEW YORK TIMES, May 2, 1865  



* re. Abraham Lincoln assassination

* Closing events of the Civil War

* Jefferson Davis on the run




Among the front page column heads on the ending events of the Civil War: "DAWN OF PEACE" "Breaking Up of Sherman's Veteran Army" "The Army of Tennessee & the Army of Georgia to Go To Richmond" "Johnston's Army D... See More  

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702440

Jeff Davis in flight to the South... On the Lincoln assassination... G.A. Custer...

Item #702440

May 07, 1865

NEW YORK TIMES, May 7, 1865  



* Closing events on the Civil War

* Abraham Lincoln assassination plot




Some fine front page heads on events at the end of the Civil War, including reports on Lincoln's assassination. Column heads include: "THE FLIGHT OF DAVIS" "He Was at Charlotte, N.C., on the 25th" "He Left in a; Hurry that Day, Bound for Texas" "Po... See More  

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702438

Jeff Davis on the run... Another rebel general surrenders...

Item #702438

May 09, 1865

NEW YORK TIMES, May 9, 1865  



* Dick Taylor surrenders

* Jefferson Davis on the run

* "Johnny Comes Marching Home"




Among the front page column heads on the events immediately following the Civil War are: "HOMEWARD  BOUND" "The Army of the Potomac in Richmond" "40,000 Heroes March Through that City" "FLIGHT OF JEFF. DAVIS" "He... See More  

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702434

Record flight in a Wright biplane... No reading of the Bible in public schools...

Item #702434

July 23, 1910

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 23, 1910  The full front page is a photo captioned: "The Aeroplane That Made A Record Ascension - Walter Brookins and the Wright biplane which broke the world's record for altitude in a 6,175 foot ascent at Atlantic City..." with a bit more.

It is rare to find a full front page photo devoted to the early world of manned flight.

Also of inter... See More  

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702423

Lewis and Clark return from their historic journey...

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November 05, 1806

CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Nov. 5, 1806   Page 2 begins with a notable report on the arrival of Lewis and Clark in St. Louis, after their 2-1/2 year expedition.

It begins: "It is, with the sincerest pleasure, that we announce to our fellow citizens, the arrival of CAPTAIN LEWIS, with his exploring party, at St. Lewis [sic]. The President has received a letter from him dated at ... See More  

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702421

The Louisiana Purchase...

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November 05, 1803

LANCASTER JOURNAL, Pennsylvania, Nov. 5, 1803  



* Historic Louisiana Purchase

* Expansion of the United States




A very notable issue as contained on pages 1 and 2 are the: "Treaty Between the United States & the French Republic" outlining the details of what we now know as the Louisiana Purchase, followed by two Conventions of the treaty which outlined the details of ... See More  

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702420

The inauguration of President Wm. H. Harrison...

Item #702420

March 08, 1841

BOSTON COURIER, March 8, 1841  



* William Henry Harrison

* Presidential inauguration

* Inaugural address




Beginning on the front page and concluding on page 2 is: "Inauguration and Inaugural Address" of President William Henry Harrison. Most of the space is taken up with his very lengthy inaugural address.

Following the address is: "The Inauguration of William Henry Har... See More  

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702416

Death of the President, in a Washington, D.C. newspaper...

Item #702416

April 05, 1841

THE GLOBE Semi-Weekly edition, Washington, D.C., April 5, 1841 



* President William Henry Harrison

* Washington, D.C. death - 1st report




The upper right corner of the front page has what appears to be almost a news bulletin headed: "Death Of The President", datelined "April 4, two o'clock, A.M." and beginning: "It is with deep regret we announce that WILLI... See More  

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702413

1805 Explorers Lewis & Clark; Letter from William Clark...

Item #702413

August 02, 1805

THE REPERTORY, Boston, Aug. 2, 1805



* The Lewis and Clark Expedition

* William Clark letter to brother

* Great detailed account of their journey




 The front page has a very detailed and informative letter from William Clark, of the Lewis and Clark expedition, addressed to future president William Henry Harrison, who was then the governor of the Indiana Territory.

The letter, which tak... See More  

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702402

Woodstock music festival... Led Zeppelin concert ad...

Item #702402

August 28, 1969

THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York City, Aug. 28, 1969



* Woodstock music festival on Max Yasgur's farm

* Letters to the editor with eyewitness accounts

* Early Led Zeppelin - English rock band

* Third North American tour advertisement (summer)




Starting on page 4 are seven letters to the editor commenting on their experience at the Woodstock music festival earlier in the mo... See More  

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702382

Revolutionary War pay document for an officer...

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November 09, 1781

A hand-written Revolutionary War pay document from the State of Connecticut dated Nov. 9, 1781. It notes: "Sir: Pay Capt. Lee Lay thirty pounds in bill of this state and charge the state...Nov. 14, 1781" with two signatures.

Measures 6 1/4 by 7 1/2 inches, totally handwritten, very nice condition. A terrific item for display and dated less than a month after Cornwallis' surrender.&n... See More  

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702379

A.B. Frost prints... Color Ivory Soap advertisment...

Item #702379

November 12, 1898

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 12, 1898  Full ftpg. by A.B. Frost shows a man having fallen off his bicycle. Doublepage centerfold: 'With our Troops in the Philippines--Before & After the Fall of Manila'. Halfpg: 'In & About Havana'. Displayable A.B. Frost hunting print: 'Rail Shooting' shows shooting a bird from a boat.  Also includes a full page... See More  

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702374

Croquet & wine making prints...

Item #702374

September 27, 1873

THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Sept. 27, 1873  Inside has a nice full-page print: "Croquet at the Convalescent Home of St. Bartholomew's Hospital, Highgate" with a related article.

Also within is a full-page wine-related print: "The Vintage In France: Grape Gatherers Returning" and a doublepage: "An Apple Orchard". Other prints as well.

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702355

1923 Chicago gangland war... Control for beer...

Item #702355

September 24, 1923

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Sept. 24, 1923



* Battle for the liquor - beer control

* Chicago gangland wars

* Mob boss Johnny Torrio era

* Prohibition & great depression

* Best title to be had - rare as such




The front page has a great banner headline concerning the gangland wars in Chicago that reads: "JAIL 827 IN BIG BEER DRIVE" with subhead. (see images) Nice for display. Relat... See More  

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702351

1957 Richard E. Byrd death...

Item #702351

March 12, 1957

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, March 12, 1957



* Richard E. Byrd death

* American naval officer

* Arctic & Antarctica explorer

* North & South Poles aviator




The top of the front page has a six column headline: "ADMIRAL BYRD DIES" with subheads and photo. (see images)

Complete with 38 pages, small binding holes along the spine, small library stamp within the masthead, generally... See More  

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702293

Death of Frank Sinatra, from the city where he lived & died...

Item #702293

May 16, 1998

LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 16, 1998 



* Frank Sinatra death (1st report)

* American singer and actor

* "Ol' Blue Eyes" - Best publication ?




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... See More  

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702292

Hirohito death... Emperor of Japan...

Item #702292

January 07, 1989

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 7, 1989



* Death of Hirohito (1st report)

* Emperor Showa of Japan

* Longest reigning monarch




Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Japan's Hirohito, 87, Dies After a Reign of 62 Years" with photo. (see images) Lengthy first report coverage continues on pages 4 & 5 with two more related photos.

Complete with all section except... See More  

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702255

1968 "Jimmy Shine" opening day Broadway play...

Item #702255

December 12, 1968

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Dec. 12, 1968



* "Jimmy Shine" opening day Broadway play ad

*  Actor Dustin Hoffman and John Sebastian




Page 51 has a full page advertisement (review) for the Broadway play "Jimmy Shine" starring Dustin Hoffman. This play made it's premiere in New York City the same week.



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702254

"Cream" farewell tour in 1968....

Item #702254

October 24, 1968

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 24, 1968



* David Peel & The Lower East Side Band

* "Have a Marijuana" debut album advertisement

* CREAM British rock band - Spectrum concert ad

* Eric Clapton - Ginger Baker - Jack Bruce




Page 33 has a 6 x 3 1/2 inch advertisement for "CREAM" for there upcoming appearance at the Spectrum in Philadelphia. ... See More  

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702252

1939 Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia....

Item #702252

March 17, 1939

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 17, 1939



* Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia

* Adolf Hitler occupation of Czechoslovakia

* Slovakia Independence - Pre World War II




The top of the front page has a four column headline: "SLOVAKIA NOW HITLER 'PROTECTORATE'" with subheads. (see images) First report coverage continues on pages 4 & 5 with related photos. Loads of tex... See More  

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702251

Washington Redskins win 1942 NFL championship...

Item #702251

December 14, 1942

THE BOSTON POST, December 14, 1942



* Washington Redskins win NFL title

* NFL football championship game

* Chicago Bears upset (1st report)

* Sammy Baugh vs. Sid Luckman




The sport's section (page 16) has a two column heading: "Redskins Blaze Over Bears, 14-6" with subheads and starting roster. (see images) A side note: Boston was the city where the Redskins originated just a ... See More  

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702248

Washington's state-of-the-union address to the nation...

Item #702248

December 25, 1794

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 25, 1794  



* President George Washington

* State of the Union Address




All of page 3 and over half of page 4 are taken up with George Washington's state-of-the-union address, headed & prefaced with: "AMERICA - Congress of the United States, Nov. 19" "This day, at twelve o'clock, the President of the United States met bo... See More  

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702244

Nice, detailed letter from Dr. Benjamin Rush...

Item #702244

April 23, 1787

THE MORNING CHRONICLE & LONDON ADVERTISER, England, April 23, 1787  



* Founding father Dr. Benjamin Rush letter

* Declaration of Independence signer




Page 2 features a full column that includes a letter from Benjamin Rush, a Founding Father and signer of the Declaration of Independence.

The letter was sent to Dr. Richard Price in the UK, a political reformer active in the cause of... See More  

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702243

England declares war against France: The French & Indian War begins...

Item #702243

May 22, 1756

THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, May 22 1756 



* England declaration of war w/ France



The most significant item in this issue is: "His Majesty's Declaration of War Against the French King" which was the official beginning of the French & Indian War. It was prompted by England & France not being able to compromise on the border between their colonies in North... See More  

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702240

Phillis Wheatley arrives in London...

Item #702240

June 22, 1773

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 22, 1773



* Phillis Wheatley's London arrival

* Famous Woman servant turned poet




Certainly the most notable report is found on the back page, which contains: "Last Thursday the celebrated negro girl Phillis, the Poet, whose extraordinary talents have lately been taken notice of in the News Papers, arrived in London from Boston in New England. She ... See More  

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