Robert Kennedy's death & funeral...
Item #697260
June 07, 1968
DEMOCRAT & CHRONICLE, Rochester, New York, June 7, 1968 The front page has a headline: "RFK's Body Lies in State" with various subheads & reports including; "Coroner's Report: He Suffered Brain Damage". The front page photo shows Ted, Ethel and Joseph Kennedy leaving St. Patrick's Cathedral.
Sixteen pages, very nice condition.
William Cobbett's famous newspaper...
Item #697250
June 01, 1797
PORCUPINE'S GAZETTE, Philadelphia, June 1, 1797 This was William Cobbett's important and controversial--but short-lived--daily newspaper.
Cobbett was a prolific & controversial publisher who often wrote under the pen-name of "Peter Porcupine." He was famous for sniping at his political opponents, usually those of a Jeffersonian-Republican sentiment. The first issue app... See More
Early newspaper from Long Island...
Item #697099
June 21, 1879
THE CORRECTOR, Sag Harbor, Long Island, New York, June 21, 1879 An early newspaper from this once-famous whaling town near the eastern end of Long Island, now more famous as a playground for the rich & famous who frequent the neighboring Hamptons.
Page 2 has a report on: "The International Walking Match" "Laying of the Corner Stone of The Cathedral School of St. Pau... See More
First Woman to fly the Atlantic... Amelia Earhart...
Item #697090
June 08, 1928
THE WORLD, New York City, June 8, 1928
* Woman aviator Amelia Earhart
* About to make history* Airplane "Friendship"
Less than 13 months after Charles Lindbergh's heralded accomplishment, Amelia Earhart became the first woman to achieve the feat. Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Fokker Plane Friendship Held Up by Adverse Wind" (s... See More
Whirlaway wins Belmont & triple crown...
Item #697086
June 08, 1941
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 8, 1941
* Whirlaway - horse racing
* Belmont Stakes win (last of 3 wins)
* Triple crown winner
The front page of the sport's section has a nice banner headline: "WHIRLAWAY, 1 T0 4, WINS BELMONT STAKES BY 3 LENGTHS" with subheads and 2 related photos. (see images) This was the 3rd of 3 historic wins for the famed horse for the triple crown. Nice for di... See More
Joe DiMaggio hits 3 home runs in 1948....
Item #697074
June 21, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 21, 1948
* Joe DiMaggio hits 3 home runs - HRs
* New York Yankees - MLB baseball
The top of page 26 has a six column heading: "DiMaggio Smashes 3 Homers as Yankees Beat Browns Twice" with subheads and box scores. (see images) This was a double header, he hit one in the 1st game and 2 more in the 2nd game. Nice to have in the famous NYC publication, rare a... See More
Battle of Bunker Hill... Washington as Commander-in-Chief...
Item #697032
June 27, 1775
THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, June 27, 1775
* Battle of Bunker Hill - Charlestown
* Siege of Boston, Massachusetts
* George Washington named commander
* American Revolutionary War
Almost the entire front page is taken up with a terrific and vitriolic attack on General Gage concerning his actions at Boston, the full text shown in the photos below, with bits including: ... See More
1931 Chicago gangland war in full swing...
Item #697016
June 19, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 19, 1930
* POLICE and POLITICS
* Chicago gangland wars
* Al 'Scarface' Capone era
* Prohibition & great depression
* Best title to be had - rare as such
The front page has a nice banner headline for display that concerns the gangland wars in Chicago announcing: "'CLEAN UP CITY,' ALCOCK TOLD" with subheads. Nice for display.
When... See More
Man o' War grandson wins in horse racing...
Item #696974
June 19, 1932
SECTION 2 (sports) only of the Chicago Sunday Tribune, June 19, 1932
* Man o' War's grandson Gusto wins
* American Derby - Arlington Park
* Thoroughbred horse racing - race
The front page of this section has a nice banner headline: "GUSTO'S STRETCH DRIVE WINS AMERICAN DERBY" with subheads and large photo Nice for display. More inside.
Complete section 2 (sports) only... See More
Review & premiere of "Eraser", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #696961
June 21, 1996
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 21, 1996
* Best "Eraser" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Action thriller - Arnold Schwarzenegger
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Eraser" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime... See More
American Red Cross makes the cover...
Item #696925
June 28, 1917
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, June 28, 1917
* American Red Cross
The front cover is of a famous "The American Red Cross" with "Humanity" and "Philanthrophy" being stated at the bottom of images. Inside the issue is an article pertaining to the Red Cross as well as various articles and photos pertaining to World War I and various advertisem... See More
Berlin airlift begins... Russian blockade...
Item #696894
June 24, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 24, 1948
* Berlin blockade begins - Germany
* 1st major crisis of the Cold War
* Soviet Union - Russia blocks access
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "RUSSIANS BAR FOOD TO WESTERN BERLIN IN CURRENCY FIGHT" with subheads. (see images)
Also near the bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "Soviet Bloc Confers on Germany;... See More
Oscar De La Hoya vs. Julio Cesar Chavez....
Item #696893
June 08, 1996
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 8, 1996
* Oscar De La Hoya vs. Julio Cesar Chavez I
* Lineal and WBC light welterweight boxing title
The top of the front page has a color photo showing De La Hoya celebrating his victory with small heading: "Riding High" with brief text.
The front page of the sport's section has a headline: "It's Oscar Night" with subheads and photo. (s... See More
Shenandoah National Park Killings - Lollie Winans & Julie Williams...
Item #696884
June 05, 1996
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 5, 1996
* Lollie Winans & Julie Williams murder case
* Hikers killed in Shenandoah National Park in 1996
* The case remains unsolved
Page A13 has: "Murder Invades Idyllic World of Backpackers", with subheading: "Two women are killed on the Appalachian Trail Slaying are part of a growing trend of increasing violations of the law in the wildern... See More
Premier of The Rock... Dragonheart ad and review...
Item #696869
June 08, 1996
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 8, 1996 (Calendar Section)
* "The Rock" and "Phantom" premier ads
* "Dragonheart" ad and review
* "Mission: Impossible", week 3 full-page ad
A terrific issue published on the premiere weekend of the motion picture hits: "THE ROCK" and "PHANTOM", with full-page ads of each. A... See More
Joe Louis' last knockout victory (1951) - the best we've seen...
Item #696788
June 16, 1951
MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, Minnesota, June 16, 1951
* Joe Louis vs. Lee Savold
* Heavyweight boxing fight
* Last win by way of knockout
Page 12 has perhaps the best coverage of the last knockout of Joe Louis' career we have ever seen. It contains multiple photos and detailed coverage. The opposing page also has a related photo as does the front page. Truly a great issue!
This was t... See More
Rev. J.W.C. Pennington letter - purchase of a slave...
Item #696770
June 02, 1854
NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, June 2, 1854 Page 3 provides an exchange of letters between Rev. Dr. J. W. C. Pennington, Jacob Grove, and Stephen Pennington. The content relates to the purchase of a slave and is quite interesting.
Other reports include: "Southern Views on Foreign Emigration", "Alexander Hamilton on the Powers of the Government", "Arrival of the Asia&qu... See More
1945 Battle of Okinawa ending...
Item #696766
June 21, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 21, 1945
* Battle of Okinawa, Japan ends (eve)
* Operation Iceberg victory
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "U. S. OKINAWA GUNS HOLD FIRE AS AMERICANS DIG OUT FOE IN LAST THREE TINY POCKETS" with subheads. (see) More on page 2 with related map. Coverage on the final day of the Battle of Okinawa with the occupation of United States mil... See More
Review & premiere of "Batman", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #696764
June 23, 1989
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 23, 1989
* Best "Batman" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Superhero - Michael Keaton - Tim Burton
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Batman" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime... See More
Clement Vallangigham's 1871 bizarre death....
Item #696739
June 17, 1871
THE NEW YORK HERALD, June 17, 1871
* Clement Laird Vallandigham's bizarre death
* American lawyer and politician
Page 7 has a bizarre article headed: "VALLANDIGAM SHOT" with subheads. (see images) He would die the next morning. His death is considered one of the most unusual as he was demonstrating how his defendant's victim accidentally shot himself.
Complete in 12 page... See More
Japanese attack Oregon...
Item #696692
June 23, 1942
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., June 23, 1942
* Fort Stevens, Oregon attacked
* Japanese submarine I-25
The front page announces a rare occurrence in American history with a one column heading: "'SUB' SHELLS SAND DUNES ON OREGON COAST" with subhead. (see) On the nights of June 21 and 22, 1942, the Japanese submarine I-25 fired 17 shells at Fort Stevens, Oregon, making ... See More
First Woman to fly the Atlantic... Amelia Earhart...
Item #696686
June 07, 1928
THE WORLD, New York City, June 7, 1928
* Woman aviator Amelia Earhart
* About to make history* Airplane "Friendship"
Less than 13 months after Charles Lindbergh's heralded accomplishment, Amelia Earhart became the first woman to achieve the feat. The top of the front page has a one column heading: "Stultz Held" with subheads that include: "Wind Again ... See More
Sally Ride... 1st U.S. Woman in space...
Item #696653
June 19, 1983
CHICAGO TRIBUNE, June 19, 1983
* Sally Ride in space
* Space shuttle Challenger
* 1st U.S. Woman
The front page has a headline: "Shuttle deploys satellite" with subhead and photo of takeoff. Article continues on page 6 with photo of Sally Ride. First report coverage on Sally Ride becoming the first American Woman in space in the space shuttle, Challenger.
Complete 1st sect... See More
Making a living lecturing on the outlaw Jesse James...
Item #696652
June 07, 1882
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, June 7, 1882 Keeping in mind that Jesse James was killed in nearby St. Joseph just 2 months previous, page 4 has an article: "The James Lecture". The article talks of the ethics of making a living by speaking about Jesse James, and including members of James' family as part of the presentation. One bit notes: "...That the widow should se... See More
On Lou Gehrig's final days in baseball...
Item #696650
June 23, 1939
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, California, June 23, 1939
* Lou Gehrig's baseball career ending
* Infantile Paralysis diagnosis
Page 21 has various baseball reports but the most notables are one with a two column head: "Yanks Plan Day For Lou Gehrig" noting in part: "...after receiving his first treatment for a disease diagnosed as a form of chronicle infantile paralysis, Gehrig... See More
Robert Kennedy shot & near death...
Item #696623
June 05, 1968
PHILADELPHIA DAILY NEWS, June 5, 1968
* Robert F. Kennedy shot
* Sirhan Bishara Sirhan
The front page banner headline: "Robert Kennedy Shot; Bullet in Brain, Condition Critical" and more with two photos, one showing RFK alive and still conscious. Page 3 has more photos and several reports.
Robert Kennedy was still alive at the tie this edition went to press.
Complete in 64... See More
Rothschild seed money for 1st Jewish Hospital in Jerusalem... Daguerreotype...
Item #696505
June 24, 1843
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, June 24, 1843
* 1st Jewish hospital funding
* Rothschild seed money
* Jerusalem, Israel
The back page has two interesting articles, one with historic relevance. Under the heading, "JEWISH HOSPITAL," is an article mentioning seed money being provided by Baron Rothschild for the establishment of a Jewish hospital in Jerusalem, under t... See More
Jewish persecution expands in Germany....
Item #696426
June 19, 1938
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, June 19, 1938
* Aktion Arbeitsscheu Reich
* Jewish persecution covers all of Germany
* Jews arrested and their stores attacked
The front page has a nice banner headline: "RIOT IN BERLIN WAR ON JEWS" with subheads. Nice for display.
Complete with 50+ pages, rag edition in great condition. A few small binding holes along the spine. ... See More
Baseball and chess...
Item #696372
June 25, 1870
SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, June 25, 1870 It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, and the Stage".
Page 5 has a full column headed: "The Base Ball Field" which includes reports on two baseball games as well as reports and news items on the sport.
The same page has: "Our Chess Department" which includes an illustration.
... See More
Vostok 5
Item #696316
June 14, 1963
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, June 14, 1963
* Vostok 5 Russian mission
* Soviet cosmonaut
* Awaiting Vostok 6
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Russia Orbits Fifth Launch" (see images)
Complete with 8 pages, a few small binding holes along the spine, small library stamp within the masthead, generally nice.... See More
Review & premiere of "What's Love Got to Do with It", in a L.A. newspaper...
Item #696267
June 09, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 9, 1993
* Best "What's Love Got to Do with It"
* World premiere advertisement & review
* Tina Turner biographical film - movie
* Angela Bassett and Laurence Fishburne
A terrific issue on the World premiere of the motion picture hit "What's Love Got to Do with It" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newsp... See More
Thoroughbred racehorse... War Admiral wins Belmont Stakes...
Item #696232
June 06, 1937
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, June 6, 1937
* Thoroughbred racehorse
* War Admiral wins Belmont Stakes
* Triple Crown champion
The front page of the sport's section has a four column heading: "WAR ADMIRAL EQUALS THE AMERICAN RECORD IN WINNING BELMONT STAKE" with subhead and photo. (see) First report coverage on War Admiral winning the triple crown.
Complete... See More
German Protestants heading for Louisiana...
Item #696179
June 23, 1767
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 23, 1767 The middle of the back page has a brief item: "We hear that Mounteford Brown has obtained the grant of an extensive track of land in British Louisiana bordering on the Mississippi, a very fertile territory & intended to be settled with German emigrants & other protestant families from the continent."
Another item notes: "..... See More
Jesse Owens ties World record in high school...
Item #695984
June 18, 1933
SPORT'S SECTION ONLY of the The Detroit News, June 18, 1933
* Jesse Owens ties World record in High School
* East Technical High School, Cleveland, Ohio
* Soldier's Field national track meet - 100 yards dash
Page 2 of this section has a one column heading: "CLEVELAND BOY TIES DASH MARK" with subhead: "Jesse Owen Captures Three Events as Team Takes Scholastic Title&qu... See More
Magazine for the Hitler Youth...
Item #695828
June 01, 1940
DEUTSCHE JUGENDBURG, Germany, June, 1940 The title translates to: "German Youth Castle". Based on the content & photos within this would appear to be a publication for the Nazi Youth.
Sixteen pages, 8 1/2 by 11 3/4 inches, nice condition.
Early school newspaper from the Nazi era...
Item #695826
June 01, 1935
HILS MIT ! Illustrierte Deutsche Schülerzeitung, Germany, June, 1935 The title roughly transoms to: "Help! Illustrated German School Newspaper"
By the format within it would appear to be a "Boy's Life" of the early Nazi era. Note the swastika in the masthead. Many photos and prints within.
Complete in 32 pages, 8 1/2 by 11 3/4 inches, never found no... See More
Last issue, with a huge list of men stationed there, with addresses...
Item #695824
June 01, 1942
MEDICO, Camp Lee, Virginia, June 1, 1942
* Fort Gregg-Adams
* Prince George County
* United States Army
This was a "camp" newspaper as most camps during World War II had their own, crude newspaper meant only for those stationed there, typically created with a typewriter & mimeograph machine, printed on single sheets and stapled together.
Such is the case with th... See More
Jerry Pate wins U.S. Open as a rookie...
Item #695684
June 21, 1976
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 21, 1976
* Rookie 22 year old golfer Jerry Pate
* Wins U.S. Open golf major championship
* Atlanta Athletic Club in Duluth, Georgia
The top of page 39 has a four column heading: "Pate, Pro Rookie, Takes Open By 2 Strokes With 68 for 277" with two related photos. Leader board on page 41. (see)
Fifty-six pages, piece torn away at top right corner of the f... See More
Premier of Chicken Run - reviews of Shaft & Me, Myself & Irene...
Item #695650
June 23, 2000
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 23, 2000 (Calendar section only)
* Chicken Run - premier week & double-page ad
* Me, Myself & Irene - premier, review & full page ad
* Shaft - review and double-page ad, 2nd week
A terrific issue of the motion picture hits: "Chicken Run", "Shaft", and "Me Myself, & Irene", and perhaps no better issue could be found than ... See More
First of this title we have offered...
Item #695594
June 06, 1901
THE INDEPENDENT, Honolulu, H.I. (Hawaiian Islands), June 6, 1901
* Very rare publication
* Sandwich Islands
This is the first of this issue we have offered in our 47 years. A typical newspaper of the day with a great wealth of ads and various news reports of the day.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, a faint publisher's stamp near the top, good condition.... See More
From Mendocino County in Northern California...
Item #695574
June 28, 1879
MENDOCINO DEMOCRAT, Ukiah, California, June 28, 1879
* Rare Old West publication
A quite rare title from this little community sitting on the scenic cliffs overlooking the Pacific north of San Francisco, now a popular tourist town and artist's community. It is also the fictional "Cabot Cove" of the popular television series "Murder, She Wrote". In recent years i... See More
Mongaup Pond NY airplane disaster....
Item #695562
June 11, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 11, 1934
* Mongaup Pond, Catskill Mountains
* Curtiss T-32 Condor II airplane crash
The front page has a banner headline: "HUNT AIR LINER IN CATSKILLS" with subheads. Early reporting here. related photo on the back page.
Complete 32 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with a high percentage of cotton &a... See More
Muhammad Ali guilty...
Item #695551
June 21, 1967
THE PRATT TRIBUNE, Kansas, June 21, 1967
* Muhammad Ali - Cassius Clay guilty
* United States Army draft dodging
The top of page 8 has a three column heading: "Clay Gets Five Years; Appeals" (see) First report coverage on Muhammad Ali being convicted of draft dodging.
Complete with 12 pages, a few small binding holes along the spine/1st column, small library stamp within t... See More
SS Leviathan sets new speed record...
Item #695511
June 23, 1923
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 23, 1923
* SS Leviathan transatlantic ocean liner
* Sets new speed record
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Leviathan Sets New Speed Record for Liners, Steaming 5 Hours at Rate of 28.04 Knots" (see)
Complete with 26 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, more so along the spine, generally good.... See More
Early from Rock Island, Illinois...
Item #695507
June 06, 1855
THE ROCK ISLANDER, Illinois, June 6, 1855
* Very rare publication
* Short-lived title
A quite rare title that existed only from 1854 to 1857. This is the volume 1, number 36 issue, and is the only issue of title we have found in our 47 years.
Gregory notes only one American institution has issues of this title, however the American Antiquarian Society has some issues as well.
Large... See More
1962 Air France Flight 007 disaster...
Item #695426
June 04, 1962
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass. June 4, 1962
* Air France Flight 007 disaster
* Orly Airport, Paris airplane crash
* Atlanta, Georgia tourists
The front page has a four column heading: "Probers Seek Cause Of Jetliner Crash In Which 130 Met Flaming Death" with lead-in: "Paris Tragedy Worst Single-Plane Disaster In History" with related photo. (see)
Complete with 16 pages, li... See More
Front page Civil War reports... Back page map...
Item #695329
June 26, 1862
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, June 26, 1862 The back page features a very nice: "Map Showing the New Route to New York, and its Connections" showing the Phila. area plus New York City & the places between.
The front page has column heads on the Civil War including: "LATE WAR NEWS" "From General McCellan's Grand Army" "A Check to Jackson Raids"
... See More
The front page has column heads on the Civil War including: "LATE WAR NEWS" "From General McCellan's Grand Army" "A Check to Jackson Raids"
Map of Harper's Ferry, West Virginia...
Item #695310
June 15, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 15, 1861
* Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
* Confederates evacuation
* Prelude to Battle of Bull's Run
The format of this title at this time was advertisements on the front page with the wealth of Civil War reporting on inside pages.
A feature of this issue is the nice & detailed back page map headed: "Harper's Ferry And The Region Ro... See More
Much on the Civil War... Civil War map of Acquia Creek...
Item #695307
June 01, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 1, 1861
* Battle of Aquia Creek Civil War map
* Union Navy gunboats vs. Confederate batteries
* One of the first battles of the war
The format of this title at this time was advertisements on the front page with the wealth of Civil War reporting on inside pages.
The back page includes a Civil War map headed: "Acquia Creek and Its Environs" wit... See More
Graphic on the battle of Seven Pines, or Fair Oaks...
Item #695257
June 03, 1862
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, June 3, 1862
* Battle of Seven Pines or Fair Oaks
* Strasburg, Shenandoah Co., Virginia
The front page is dominated by a detailed Civil War map headed: "THE GREAT VICTORY IN FRONT OF RICHMOND Showing the Lines of the Rebel Forces & the disposition of the Grand Union Armies under Gen. McClellan".
Among the first column heads are: ON TO RICHMO... See More
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