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700674

1969 be-in at Central Park ad... Nat Hentoff column...

Item #700674

April 04, 1968

THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, April 4, 1968



* Columnist Nat Hentoff - NYC police

* Be-in at Central Park advertisement


* Protest to End the War in Vietnam

* Date Martin Luther King jr. was killed




Page 11 has a column by columnist Nat Hentoff titled: "Keeping the Cops From Riotijng"

Page 29 has a 9 1/2 x 6 inch advertisement for a Anti-Vietnam War be-in at She... See More  

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700671

Huge map of the Mississippi River dated June 1, 1775...

Item #700671

January 01, 1783

COURSE of the RIVER MISSISSIPI [sic] from the Balise to Fort Chartres; Taken on an Expedition to the Illinois, in the latter end of the Year 1763 by Lieut. Ross of the 34th Regiment: Improved from the Surveys of that River made by the French".

London, Printed for Robt. Sayer No. 53 in 'Fleet Street, Published as the Act directs, 11 June 1775" 



A noted map dealer
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700669

Great broadsheet promoting a book on the meeting of Stanley & Livingstone in Africa...

Item #700669

January 01, 1873

* Dr. David Livingstone found

* Henry Morton Stanley meeting

* Rare broadsheet poster notice




A wonderful broadsheet poster promoting the sale of a book concerning the meeting of Stanley and Livingstone in Africa. The focus is a rather large engraving showing the two of them when they met, the caption evading: "This Engraving, for which I supplied the drawing, represented my meeting with... See More  

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700656

The First Barbary War...

Item #700656

October 02, 1805

THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Oct. 2, 1805  The front page, and much of page 2 contain a great wealth of information & reporting headed: "War With Tripoli" which is on the First Barbary War.

Four pages, a bit irregular at the spine margin from disbinding, nice condition.

Item from Catalog 354 (released for May 2025)

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700655

The President signs the treaty with Algiers...

Item #700655

January 06, 1816

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 6, 1816  Over 1 1/2 columns on the ftpg. are taken up with the: "Treaty With Algiers" which is signed in type by the President: James Madison, and also by the Secretary of State: James Monroe.

A brief item regarding this on page 2, as well as: "Treaty With the Indians".

Four pages, never-trimmed margins, minor tears at the margins, nice c... See More  

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700650

Documents on the Tripolitan War... Ending the Quasi-War with France...

Item #700650

January 02, 1802

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 2, 1802  The front page has 3 letters concerning the Tripolitan War, or the First Barbary War, including a letter from the President to the Bey [governor] of Tripoli, signed in type: Thomas Jefferson as well as James Madison.

Page 2 has: "A Proclamation" signed by the President: Th. Jefferson, concerning a treaty with France to end the Quasi-War.

F... See More  

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700645

Much on a naval battle in the First Barbary War...

Item #700645

December 11, 1804

NEW-ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, Dec. 11, 1804  Page 2 begins with a full column taken up with reports headed: "The War With Tripoli" known as the First Barbary War. Included is a quite lengthy letter reporting a naval battle, with much detail.

Four pages, good condition.

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700633

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

Item #700633
THE POLITICAL MAGAZINE, London, October, 1783 



* Historic Treaty of Paris (peace)

* End of the Revolutionary War




Near the back is the full text of: "The Definitive Treaty between Great Britain & the United States of America, signed at Paris, the 3rd day of Sept. 1783 which consumes over two pages, and includes the signatures of John Adams, B. Franklin, and John Jay... See More  

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700626

War declared against Great Britain...

Item #700626

June 24, 1812

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 24, 1812  



* War of 1812 declared

* Declaration of war

* President James Madison




On page 2 under " WAR !  Unqualified WAR ! " is a report stating in part:  "The overwhelming calamity--so much dreaded by many--so little expected by the community at large--but so long considered inevitable by a few--has befallen OUR COUNTRY--and ... See More  

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700625

On the "Causes & Necessity for Taking Up Arms"...

Item #700625

August 21, 1775

ARIS'S BIRMINGHAM GAZETTE, England, Aug. 21, 1775



* Declaration of the Causes and Necessity of Taking Up Arms

* Thomas Jefferson - John Dickinson - John Hancock

* The American Revolutionary War beginning




The very top of the front page has an extremely historic letter which summarizes the text of the document issued by the American Congress on July 6, 1775, which we now know as the &qu... See More  

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700624

George Washington "signature" on the front page...

Item #700624

April 19, 1797

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 19, 1797  



* President George Washington

* Act of Congress script signature




The front page contains an Act of Congress, taking close to a full column of text, being: "An Act for Raising a Further sum of Money by additional Duties on certain Articles imported; & for other purposes." which is signed in script type: Go. Washington. This was ... See More  

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700623

Four George Washington signatures on the front page...

Item #700623

April 26, 1797

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 26, 1797  



* President George Washington

* United States Congress acts




The front page features not one, but four documents each signed by the President: Go. Washington, three of them are signed in the very desirable script type. One of the Acts relates to fixing the military establishment of the United States.

Four pages, very light damp staining at ... See More  

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700622

Three "signatures" by Washington on his last day in office...

Item #700622

April 22, 1797

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 22, 1797  



* President George Washington's last day in office

* Three Acts of Congress signed in script type




The front page contains not one but three Acts of Congress, each one signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington.

The Acts are regarding duties on distilled spirits, one for placing buoys in Boston harbor, and one for setting the... See More  

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700613

The "almost" capital of Missouri... Minting gold coins...

Item #700613

November 25, 1820

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 25, 1820  Featured is a nice report on the United States Mint about to mint half eagle ($5) coins in gold. Photos note details.

Also inside: "History, Literature, etc. of Hayti".

The back page has a curious article headed: "Missouri" beginning: "The temporary seat of government is fixed at Cote Sans Dessein, a village... See More  

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700610

Dirigible USS Akron crashes in 1933...

Item #700610

April 04, 1933

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 5, 1933 



* Crash of the USS Akron (ZRS-4)



The front page has a nice banner headline: "AKRON SURVIVOR TELLS STORY" with subheads. (see images) More on pages 2-5 with related photos. Also a full back page pictorial. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this world famous newspaper.

Complete with all 40 pages, rag edition in very... See More  

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700598

Tony Zale defends middleweight boxing crown...

Item #700598

February 22, 1948

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Feb. 22, 1941



* Boxer Tony Zale victory

* Boxing middleweight title fight

* vs. Steve Mamakos (1st defense of crown)

* From the city where it happened (rare)




The front page of the sport's section has a nice banner headline: "ZALE KNOCKS OUT STEVE MAMAKOS IN 14TH" with subheads and related photos. (see images) First report coverage on Tony Zale's 1s... See More  

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700597

World War II begins....

Item #700597

September 09, 1939

CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, September 9, 1939 



* Blitzkrieg - Warsaw

* World War II WWII starts

* Nazis invade Poland




The front page has a nice banner headline: "BOMB SIEGFRIED LINE FORTS; Nazis Strike at Polish Morale by Fake Warsaw Broadcasts" with various subheads. (see images) Nice for display. A few related photos are on the back page.

Complete with 32 pages, rag edition i... See More  

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700594

Califronia rowing crew wins national title in 1935....

Item #700594

June 29, 1935

NEW YORK TIMES, June 29, 1935



* University of California Golden Bears crew

* Wins national championship in men's rowing

* Long Beach - California




Page 10 has a one column heading: "CALIFORNIA'S CREW DEFEATS SYRACUSE" with subheads. (see images) First report coverage on the University of California crew winning the collegiate national championship.

Complete with 32 pages... See More  

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700584

The historic Boston Non-Importation Agreement...

Item #700584

May 15, 1769

THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, May 15, 1769 



* The Boston Non-Importation Agreement

* Boycott of British goods b merchants & traders

* Rare Colonial Pennsylvania publication




The entire front page is taken up with: "The Speech of Th-m-s P--wn--ll, Esq. in the House of "Commons, in Favour of America" which is an interesting defen... See More  

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700569

"Black Friday's" 1st appearance in the NYT...

Item #700569

November 24, 1975

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 24, 1975



* 1st mention of "Black Friday" in the NYT



Pages 21 & 23 contain coverage of the Army Navy game with an article in which the New York Times links Thanksgiving and the Army Navy Game via Black Friday. "Philadelphia police and bus drivers call it 'Black Friday' - that day each year between Thanksgiving Day and the Army-Navy game.&nbs... See More  

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700551

Five issue lot from before the Revolutionary War...

Item #700551

August 16, 1766

(5) THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated Sept. 30, 1758; Sept. 16, 1760; July 28, 1761; May 21, 1768; & May 19, 1772. Each issue is complete in 8 pages and is in good condition, a few with some damp staining & a little foxing or fold rubbing. A nice little group lot providing a flavor of life in England from the period when tensions were growing with its American col... See More  

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700547

Rare movie prop newspaper from 1942...

Item #700547

January 01, 1942

THE LEIGHTON TATTLER, "Published by and For the Students of Leighton" (no city nor state) 



* Very rare movie prop issue

* "Blondie Goes to College"

* Larry Parks as "Rusty Bryant"




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... See More  

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700546

1929 Al "Scarface" Capone...

Item #700546

March 28, 1929

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 28, 1929 



* Al 'Scarface' Capone - Chicago Beer baron 

* Charged with contempt of court - faking illness

* Best publication to be had - very rare as such




The top of page 8 has a one column heading: "U.S. CITES CAPONE FOR CONTEMPT; DOUBTS 'ILLNESS'" with subhead. Photo of Capone leaving the federal building is on the back pag... See More  

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700545

1943 Bombing of Rabaul...

Item #700545

November 13, 1943

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 13, 1943



* Bombing of Rabaul -New Britain

* Bougainville campaign - Allied forces

* Carrier and land-based airplanes




The front page has a nice banner headline: "RIP 15 JAPANESE WARSHIPS" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display.

Complete with 32 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, some small binding holes ... See More  

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700540

Yom Kippur War begins in 1973...

Item #700540

October 11, 1973

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., Oct. 11, 1973



* Valley of Tears - Golan Heights

* Yom Kippur War beginning

* Israel vs. Egypt - Syria & more

* Arab-Israeli conflict - Arab States

* Jews - Jewish - Judaica




The front page has a four column heading: "Israel Reclaims Heights; Egyptians Pour Into Sinai" and related photo. (see images)

Complete with 76 pages, minor spine wear, gen... See More  

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700539

The 1969 Stonewall Uprising: watershed event for the LGBQT movement...

Item #700539

July 03, 1969

VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York City, July 3, 1969  



* Stonewall riots - uprising - rebellion

* LGBT - gay community protests

* Birth of the gay pride civil rights movement

* The best issue to be had (very rare)




The Stonewall Riots, also called the Stonewall Uprising, began in the early hours of June 28, 1969 when New York City police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay club l... See More  

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700533

Captured slave ship... Bleeding Kansas...

Item #700533

July 11, 1857

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 11, 1857  Page 3 has over half a column taken up with: "The Alleged Slaver Libelled" which is a lengthy & detailed account of the capture of the slave ship Panchita.

On page 3 is: "Kansas News" which is a brief report concerning Bleeding Kansas, the period of repeated outbreaks of violent guerrilla warfare between p... See More  

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700532

Captured slave ship... Mormons abandoning Utah... Bleeding Kansas...

Item #700532

July 10, 1857

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 10, 1857  Page 3 has 1 1/2 columns taken up with: "Gov. Walker & the South" which reports on the latest from "Bleeding Kansas".

Bleeding Kansas describes the period of repeated outbreaks of violent guerrilla warfare between pro-slavery and anti-slavery forces following the creation of the new territory of Kansas in ... See More  

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700530

Two Mormon-related articles... Calaveras Caves...

Item #700530

July 17, 1857

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 17, 1857  Page 2 has: "The Wonders of California - The Calaveras Cave". Also a curious article: "Is The Moon Inhabited?".

Also inside is: "Mormon Morality & Religion", an article by Heber C. Kimball. Also: "Army Movements In Utah" which relates to the Mormon War, noting the assemblage of troops a... See More  

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700526

Los Angeles (Oakland) Raiders win Super Bowl XVIII...

Item #700526

January 23, 1984

SUN-TIMES, Chicago, Super Bowl Special, Jan. 23, 1984



* Oakland - Los Angeles Raiders win

* Super Bowl XVIII - NFL Football

* vs. Washington Redskins at Tampa




The front page has a heading: "Raiders defense in Hog Heaven" with photo showing Marcus Allen in the locker room. (see images) Much more in the sport's section with headlines, many photos and stats.

Complete with 100 ... See More  

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700525

From 1879 Nashville, Tennessee...

Item #700525

April 29, 1879

THE DAILY AMERICAN, Nashville, Tennessee, April 29, 1879



* Early Southeastern United States publication



 We seldom find newspapers from Nashville, but here is one. A large folio size newspaper of 4 pages with various news & ads of the day. Very small "Library of Congress" label within the masthead, irregular along the spine, nice condition. The folder size noted is for the... See More  

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700521

Gene Sarazen wins U.S. Open... Fresh Meadow Country Club...

Item #700521

June 26, 1932

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, section 2 only, June 26, 1932



* Gene Sarazen wins U.S. Open

* Fresh Meadow Country Club

* American professional golfer




The front page of this section has a nice banner headline: "SARAZEN'S 286 WINS OPEN; FINISHES IN 66" with subheads and 2 related photos. Nice for display.

Section 2 only with 6 pages, rag edition, a few biding holes along the spine, n... See More  

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700516

Capture of a slave ship from New Orleans...

Item #700516

July 28, 1857

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 28, 1857  



* Pre CivilWar slavery

* African slave trade

* Capture of a slaver ship




Page 3 has an article: "Capture Of A New Orleans Slaver" with a dateline from Sierra Leone. The account details the capture of the slave ship Adams Gray from New Orleans by the British ship Prometheus, noting in part:"...it appears she ... See More  

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700515

Two detailed articles on the Mormons... Indian troubles in Minnesota...

Item #700515

July 31, 1857

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 31, 1857  Page 2 has half a column taken up with a report headed: "From Salt Lake City" which is a lengthy & quite detailed report--mostly taken from The Deseret News, concerning the growing tensions and the imminent Mormon War.

Page 2 has: "Utah And the Mormons" with a nearly half column article which includes: &qu... See More  

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700500

News from The Confederate capital...

Item #700500

January 01, 1864

DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Jan. 1, 1864  



* From the capital of the Confederacy



Among the various reports are: "The Capture of Our Cavalry at Charles City Court House" "Additional From the North--A Yankee Military Adventurer--Sketch of His Career" "The Confederate Congress" "Christmas At Charleston--Operations of the Enemy" '

From No... See More  

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700498

Acknowledging the failed effort in pushing north...

Item #700498

July 17, 1863

DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, July 17, 1863



* From the capital of the Confederacy

* Robert E. Lee's retreat from Gettysburg




 From the capital of the Confederacy, with reports headed: "Gen. Lee in Virginia" "No Cause for Despondency" "Gen. Lee's Army--The Potomac Re-Crossed" which relates to the return south from the failed battles at Gettysbu... See More  

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700497

News from the Confederacy...

Item #700497

May 23, 1863

DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, May 23, 1863  



* Capital of the Confederacy



From the capital of the Confederacy, with reports headed: "Latest From the North" "Matters in Tennessee--Operations in Mississippi--Organization of Negro Corps Under Banks in Louisiana--Engagement on the Blackwater" "Relative Strength of the Two Armies" "Meeting of Officers... See More  

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700496

Confederate newspaper from Lynchburg...

Item #700496

April 29, 1863

DAILY REPUBLICAN, Lynchburg, Virginia, April 29, 1863 



* Rare Confederate publication



 A Confederate title we rarely have the opportunity to offer.

The front page begins with an editorial that dismisses the claim that the war will end any time soon. Also reports headed: "From the Northwest" "The Raid On McMinnville"; various reports: "From The North" ... See More  

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700495

"Confederate State of America" printed in the masthead...

Item #700495

March 31, 1863

CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, South Carolina, March 31, 1863  



* From the origin of the Civil War



This is one of the very few Confederate titles which printed "Confederate States Of America" in the dateline. 

Among the war-related reports: "From McMinnville, Texas - Another Daring Exploit of Morgan's Men" "Affairs in the Southwest' "Stirring ... See More  

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700488

Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia...

Item #700488

December 23, 1862

NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 23, 1862 



* Battle of Fredericksburg - Confederate victory

* General Ambrose Burnside vs. Robert E. Lee




Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC" "Our Loss in Killed and Wounded Over Ten Thousand" "The Fredericksburg Disaster" "Graphic Accounts of the Battle from Richmond Papers" "Th... See More  

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700467

On the conquest of Montreal & sending the French home...

Item #700467

November 29, 1760

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 29, 1760 



* The Surrender of Montreal

* French troops defeated




The back page has a letter from Philadelphia which mention in part: "From Montreal we learn that M. Vaudruiel, late Governor & Commander in Chief of Canada, with all the regular troops...were to be sent home immediately, and t5hat the peasants born in Canada & having possessi... See More  

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700464

Reporting on the capture of Quebec...

Item #700464

October 23, 1759

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 23, 1759 



* Battle & capture of Quebec, Canada

* French and Indian War - James Wolfe




Page 6 has a letter from Quebec has some information on its conquest including: "Were I to describe, in military phrases, the strength, situation, number, and, upon this occasion, uncommon bravery of the enemy...you would not be a little surprized at our und... See More  

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700463

Battle of Fort Frontenac...

Item #700463

November 02, 1758

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 2, 1758 



* Fort Frontenac captured

* French and Indian War




The back page has a very nice letter: "...from an officer in one of the provincial regiments in America...dated Albany, Sept. 15" which begins: "You will hear from many hands the successful blow struck against the French interest in America by the taking of Cadaraque, or (as th... See More  

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700457

On the end of the French & Indian War...

Item #700457

August 06, 1763

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 6, 1763  



* French and Indian War nearing the end



THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 6, 1763  Most of the front page is taken up with reports under the heading: "America", with a Perth Amboy dateline, and includes: "The termination of a long & burthensome war, by the late Definitive Treaty, is an event as happy as it is g... See More  

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700444

Battle Of Waterloo...

Item #700444
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1815  Certainly the most significant item in this issue is the detailed account of the Battle of Waterloo and the fall of Napoleon Buonaparte.

Under the heading "France" is a lengthy report that begins: "The second abdication of the Throne of France by Napoleon Buonaparte was alluded to in our last number, & has since received fu... See More  

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700442

An ominous headline that would give rise to World War II...

Item #700442

November 11, 1918

THE DAILY TIMES, Beaver, Pennsylvania, Nov. 11, 1918  



* World War II on the horizon ?



A large banner headline announces: "PEACE CONDITIONS EXTREMELY SEVERE" which would be very prophetic, and would prove to be a motivation of Adolf Hitler to initiate efforts resulting in World War II.

One of the subheads: "Germany Pays Stiff Penalty For Misdeeds", plus photos of: &... See More  

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700439

Rare advertisements for the antiwar march on Washington D.C...

Item #700439

November 13, 1969

THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 13, 1969 



* Moratorium to End the War in Vietnam

* March on Washington D.C. advertisements

* Massive demonstration - teach-in




Page 29 has a full page advertisement for the Moratorium to End the War in Vietnam. Page 31 has a similar advertisement for this massive demonstration.

The Village Voice was an American counterculture newsp... See More  

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700438

Deaths of Abbie Hoffman & Sugar Ray Robinson...

Item #700438

April 13, 1989

LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 13, 1989



* Abbie Hoffman & Sugar Ray Robinson

* Yippies founder & Chicago Seven member

* Flower Power movement advocate

* Middleweight boxing champion




The top of the front page has a pictorial with heading: "Death of a Champion" with more in the sport's section.

Also on the front page is a one column heading: "Abbie Hoffman Dies; Yippi... See More  

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700437

1931 Knute Rockne death photo...

Item #700437

April 12, 1931

ROTOGRAVURE SECTION only of the Detroit Free Press, April 12, 1931



* Knute Rockne photo (death)

* Notre Dame Fighting Irish

* College football head coach




The front page has a 9 x 7 inch photo of Knute Rockne. Rockne was killed just 12 days prior.

Complete rotogravure section only with 8 pages, a little margin wear, generally good.

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700436

Detroit race riots.... Rudger Clawson death...

Item #700436

June 22, 1943

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 22, 1943



* Rudger Clawson death

* Mormons - Mormonism

* Detroit race riot of 1943

* World War II - WWII

* African Americans taking jobs




The top of the front page has a three column headline: "23 DEAD IN DETROIT RIOTING; FEDERAL TROOPS ENTER CITY ON THE ORDERS OF ROOSEVELT" with subheads. Coverage continues inside with related pictorial. The top of page ... See More  

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