1935 Russell "Slim Gray" Gibson assassination....
Item #719868
January 09, 1935
THE DETROIT NEWS, Jan. 9, 1935
* Russell "Slim Gray" Gibson assassination
* American bank robber & gangster - outlaw
The front page has a one column heading: "Trap Snapped On 2 Gunmen" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with all 32 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
AI notes: Russell "Slim Gray" Gibson was a notorious American bank robber and ... See More
Albert Einstein becomes U.S. citizen...
Item #719867
October 01, 1940
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, October 1, 1940
* Albert Einstein becomes United States Citizen
* Theory of Relativity fame - physics
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Judge, Making Einstein a Citizen, Welcomes Him as 'America's Gain'" (see images)
Complete with 30 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes and minor wear at t... See More
1982 A2W2 Andy Warhol Robot...
Item #719865
October 26, 1982
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 26, 1982
* A2W2 - Andy Warhol Robot construction
* Alvaro Villa - AVG - animatronic figures
The front page of section IV has a heading: "Andy Warhol Meets His Match" with lead-in: "Valencia Animators Send in the Clone" and two related photos. (see images)
Complete with 50+ pages, nice condition.
AI notes: In 1982, producer Lewis Allen an... See More
From Paris, France, in 1836,,,
Item #719864
December 27, 1836
GALIGNANI'S MESSENGER, Paris, Dec. 27, 1836 An interesting newspaper from Paris, France but printed in English, and featuring a black-inked tax stamp on the front page. Various news of advertisements. The policy/purpose of this title was to promote good feeling between England and France, and was highly regarded. It was viewed to be progressive.
Four pages, nice condition.
Note: ... See More
Laurel & Hardy ad - Lou Gehrig 3 HRs.....
Item #719863
August 27, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 27, 1934
* Laurel and Hardy cigarette ad
* Lou Gehrig hits 3 home runs
* Early Adolph Hitler
The sport's section (page 19) has a five column headline: "Yankees Sweep Double-Header With White Sox" with subheads that include: "GEHRIG HITS THREE AS YANKS WIN TWO" and more. (see)
Other news of the day throughout with much on Adolph Hitler nea... See More
1987 Salt-N-Pepa editorial... debut abum...
Item #719862
January 27, 1987
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Jan. 27, 1987
* Salt-N-Pepa - new school hip-hop group
* 1st major female rap act to break the gender barrier
* Debut album "Hot, Cool & Vicious" - "Push It"
Page 75 has a editorial by Carol Cooper on the pioneers of female rap with heading: "Salty Gals" with photo. (see images)
AI notes: The V... See More
1977 English rock band ""Genesis" concert ad
Item #719861
January 31, 1977
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Jan. 31, 1977
* "GENESIS" English rock band advertisement
* "Spot the Pigeon" album - "Wind & Wuthering Tour"
* Phil Collins - Mike Rutherford - Steve Hackett
* Very 1st appearance at Madison Square Garden
Page 46 has a advertisement for a "GENESIS" concert at Madison Square Garden. (see image)
AI notes: On February... See More
1981 Ozzy Osbourne's debut concert tour...
Item #719860
July 14, 1981
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, July 15-21, 1981
* Ozzy Osbourne heavy metal concert advertisement
* Performance at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale NY
* "Blizzard of Oz" tour - debut as a solo artist
Page 52 has a 4 1/2 x 3 inch advertisement for "OZZY OSBOURNE" concert at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. (see images) This tour was Osbo... See More
1979 Dith Pran and the "Killing Fields" of Cambodia...
Item #719859
November 19, 1979
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 19, 1979
* Cambodian photojournalist Dith Pran editorial
* His ordeal escaping the "Killing Fields" of Cambodia
Starting on the front page is a editorial on Dith Pran and his escape from the "Killing Fields" of Cambodia with heading: "Dith Pran's Ordeal in Cambodia; Report from the Killing ... See More
Thoughts on the possbilities of the internet, long before it would happen...
Item #719856
September 06, 1983
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Sept. 6, 1983
* Predicting the creation of the internet
* Interconnected computer networks
* Pre World Wide Web - social media
The front page has a teaser for an interesting article: "Reach Out And Access Someone" which considers the Network Nation, a new novelty at the time. It's focus was that computer supporte... See More
1963 occultist Kennth Anger advertisement...
Item #719854
November 07, 1963
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 7, 1963
* Underground filmmaker Kenneth Anger
* Occultist - believer in Aleister Crowley's "Thelema"
* "Scorpio Rising" short film movie advertisement
Page 15 has a 3 3/4 x 3 inch advertisement for a showing of the experimental films "Scorpio Rising" and "Fireworks" by Kenneth Anger. (... See More
From 1776 - The British are taking New York... Letter signed by John Hancock...
Item #719852
August 20, 1776
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 20, 1776 Inside pages have various items concerning the Revolutionary War including: "...the accounts of a battle are not true...two more of the transports with the Highlanders are taken by the Rebels...one of them fell in with 3 American privateers...She then proceeded for Boston not knowing that it was evacuated, & went into the harbour where s... See More
Wealth of fine content on the California Gold Rush...
Item #719850
October 11, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 11, 1849 Page 3 has over a full column of reports from California, mostly focused on the Gold Rush. Subheads include: "Placer Intelligence" "A Trinity River Expedition" "Successful Gold Diggings" with details; "The Mines" "Improvements at San Francisco" and more.
A wealth of fine reading f... See More
On religion in the Constitution... George Washington... The French Revolution....
Item #719849
THE AMERICAN MUSEUM, (Philadelphia), September, 1789* re. United States Constitution & religion
* 1st year of George Washington's administration
Content includes: "American Anecdote" "Dr. Barnaby Relates the Following Anecdote of Dr. Franklin"; an address: "To the President of the United States" by the ministers of the German Reformed chur... See More
The tribulations of those heading west during the Gold Rush era...
Item #719848
August 08, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Aug. 8, 1849
* Wagon trains heading West
* California gold rush era
Page 3 has a terrific report headed: "From the Western Plains" which provides a sense of the romance, at least in hindsight, of the wagon trains heading west.
But the truth was much more dangerous. A few bits include: "...advices from the Plains have been... See More
The affair of "Citizen Genet"...
Item #719847
December 04, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 4, 1793
* Citizen Genet Affair
* Edmond Charles Genet
The front page contains nearly a full column headed: "Official Communications" which has two letters signed by Genet, the French ambassador to the United States, concerning what is known as the "Citizen Genet Affair" relating to his plans to get America to support the French in c... See More
Commenting on the Maryland "Jew Bill"...
Item #719846
January 14, 1826
THE NILES WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 14, 1826
* Maryland Jew Bill becomes law
Under the heading "Maryland" is a very nice, editorialized report acknowledging the very recent approval of the "Jew Bill" which allowed--for the first time--Jews to hold public office in the state of Maryland.
The report reads in part: "The affairs of our state begin to... See More
John Wanamaker's death report...
Item #719845
December 12, 1922
THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Pennsylvania, Dec. 12, 1922.
* The death of John Wanamaker
* Famed 19th century merchant and marketing pioneer
* One-time Postmaster General
The front page has: "JOHN WANAMAKER PASSES AWAY AT HOME IN PHILADELPHIA TODAY", with supporting text and a photo. Nice to have in a newspaper from the region.
Other news of the day, sports, and period advertising a... See More
U.S. breaking relations w/ Germany in 1917...
Item #719844
February 01, 1917
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Feb. 1, 1917
* United States close to World War I
* Germany announces unrestricted submarine warfare
* U-Boats - World War I - WWI - America tensions
* President Woodrow Wilson
The front page has a nice banner headline in bold lettering: "BREAK WITH GERMANY IS BELIEVED IMMINENT" with subheads. Also a four column heading: "FLEET ON MOVE" (see... See More
Slavery... The controversial Huddy-Asgill Affair... Poems honoring George Washington...
Item #719843
THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, January, 1787 One of the more intriguing articles is: "Letters Relative to the Treatment of Capt. Asgill, while Prisoner in the American Army, being a full Refutation of the Charges of Inhumanity Exhibited in London Against General Washington". This is on the Huddy-Asgill Affair. Website have full details, but in brief Capt. Huddy, an American ... See More
John Wilkes Booth appears at Ford's Theater...
Item #719842
November 14, 1863
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 14, 1863
* Actor John Wilkes Booth
* Ford's Theatre performance
* Rare appearance w/ advertisement
* President Abraham Lincoln's assassin
A terrific issue with one of the more ironic twists of history, and only to be found in a newspaper from Washington, D.C.
The front page has an advertisement headed: "FORD'S NE... See More
Battle of Shanghai in 1937...
Item #719841
September 16, 1937
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Penn., Sept. 16, 1937
* Battle of Shanghai, China
* Battle of Hongkew (Hongkou)
* Imperial Japanese Army
* Second Sino-Japanese War
The top of the front page has a nice banner headline: "JAPS WIN BIG NORTH CHINA BATTLE" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 72 pages, tiny binding holes and a little wear along the spine, otherwise very nice.
... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1700...
Item #719839
May 23, 1700
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, May 23, 1700
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* From the turn of the 18th century
* Unique gift idea for that history buff
This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As was the case with mo... See More
Rams football moves to L.A....
Item #719838
January 13, 1946
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, January 13, 1946
* Cleveland Rams - NFL Football
* 1st move to Los Angeles, California
The front page of the sport's section has a two column heading: "Rams Quit Cleveland, Move to Los Angeles" with subhead. (see images)
Thirty + pages, light toning and very minor wear at the margins, nice condition.
history notes: On January 12, 1946, t... See More
Landmark Supreme Court case on affirmative action...
Item #719824
June 29, 1978
CHICAGO SUN TIMES, June 29, 1978 The front page and pgs. 4 & 5 have significant coverage of the landmark Supreme Court decision in "Regents of University of "California vs. Bakke", an historic case which upheld affirmative action.
Complete in 144 pages, tabloid size, very nice condition.
Background: The Supreme Court case Regents of the University of Calif
... See More
Rare and early title from Honolulu...
Item #719823
August 31, 1844
THE POLYNESIAN, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaiian Islands, Aug. 31, 1844
* Very rare 19th century Hawaiian publication
One of the earliest newspapers we have offered from Hawaii, and fourteen years earlier than the few of this title we offered in recent years.
The "first series" of this title existed for just 1 1/2 years from 1840 to 1841. It proved unprofitable and was shut down. Th... See More
Serial killer & rapist Albert Fish captured in 1934...
Item #719819
December 14, 1934
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, December 14, 1934
* Albert Fish captured - arrested
* Serial killer, child rapist and cannibal
* "The Boogey Man" - "Gray Man"
* "Brooklyn Vampire" - "Werewolf of Wysteria"
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "HOUSE PAINTER NAMES SLAYER OF GRACE BUDD" with subhead. (see images)&nbs... See More
Battle of Milk Creek & the Meeker Incident...
Item #719818
October 03, 1879
CLEVELAND WEEKLY HERALD, Oct. 3, 1879
* Meeker Massacre - Colorado
* Battle of Milk Creek
* Major Thomas T. Thornburgh
* United States Army
* White River Utes - Indians
The top of page 5 has a very early report on the "Battle of Milk Creek" with one column headings: "RED DEVILS" "The Milk River Fight--All Told, 17 Men Killed and 40 Wounded"... See More
Item #719816
December 03, 1949
THE DETROIT NEWS, Dec. 3, 1949
* University of Oklahoma fire disaster
* Men's wooden "Navy Barracks Dormitory"
The front page has a banner headline announcing: "HUNDREDS ROUTED BY FIRE" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display.
Complete with 20 pages, rag edition, some small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.
AI notes: On the early morning o... See More
The Jackie Robinson of the NFL....
Item #719815
March 22, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 22, 1946
* Kenny Washington breaks the color barrier
* NFL football signs it's 1st African American player
* Los Angeles Rams
The sport's section (page 25) has a small and inconspicuous heading at the bottom of the page that reads: "Rams Sign Ken Washington" (see) Unfortunate for the small report here but still a historic 1st in this famous... See More
Touro Synagogue honored in 1946....
Item #719814
March 09, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 9, 1946
* Touro Synagogue in Newport, Rhode Island
* Oldest surviving building in United States
* Declared a National Historic Site
Page 15 has one column headings that include: "NATION SETS APART TOURO SYNAGOGUE" "Shrine of Judaism at Newport, Oldest in Country, Designated as a Historic Site" "Relic Of Colonial Beauty" "Cl... See More
Jesse Owens as Ohio State track star...
Item #719788
June 02, 1935
SPORT'S SECTION ONLY of the New York Times, June 2, 1935
* Jesse Owens on the World stage
* Ohio State Buckeyes track star
* Leading candidate for Berlin Olympics
Page 2 of the section has a two column heading: "Owens's record-Breaking Feats Presage Brilliant Olympic Mark" with subhead and photo of Owens crossing the finish line. (see) This was just a week after his famou... See More
Gangster Ralph Capone goes to prison in 1931...
Item #719778
November 03, 1931
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, November 3, 1931
* Ralph Capone receives 3 year prison term
* Chicago gangland gangster - mobster
* Brother of Al "Scarface" Capone
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Ralph Capone Jailed in High Court Appeal" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 26 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally... See More
1978 Willow Island disaster...
Item #719777
April 27, 1978
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, April 27, 1978
* Willow Island disaster
* Cooling tower - power plant
* Scaffolding collapse
The front has a headline: "Scaffolding fall kills 51" with subhead and two related photos (see). More on page 3 with two more related photos.
Complete with all 152 pages, tabloid size, nice condition.
AI notes: The Willow Island disaster occurred on ... See More
NYC Collyer brothers death (Homer)......
Item #719776
March 22, 1947
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 22, 1947
* Collyer Brothers (Homer) death
* Bizarre & compulsive hoarding
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "HOMER COLLYER, HARLEM RECLUSE, FOUND DEAD AT 70" with subheads. Two related photos on page 3. (see) First report coverage on the death of Homer Lusk Collyer, famous New York City hoarder. Nice to have in this famous NYC ... See More
Social Security bill ratification in 1935...
Item #719775
August 10, 1935
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., August 10, 1935.
* Social Security bill ratification
* Passes Senate vote & to be signed
* Franklin D. Roosevelt - FDR
The front page has a two column heading: "Social Security Bill Passed; Aimed to Protect Millions" with subhead. (see images) Complete with 16 pages, light toning at the margins, generally nice.
history notes:
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* Social Security bill ratification
* Passes Senate vote & to be signed
* Franklin D. Roosevelt - FDR
The front page has a two column heading: "Social Security Bill Passed; Aimed to Protect Millions" with subhead. (see images) Complete with 16 pages, light toning at the margins, generally nice.
history notes:
P. T. Barnum circus advertisement...
Item #719771
September 25, 1873
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Sept. 25, 1873 The photo shows the nice page five, 2 1/2" by 12" ad for " P. T. Barnum's Great Traveling Museum Menagerie", which includes a portrait of Mr. Barnum and various details about the attractions and performances. The ad takes two-thirds of the column.
Eight pages, good condition.
Beauty of the White House, under construction...
Item #719769
October 20, 1792
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, October 20, 1792 A page 2 report under "Pennsylvania" is datelined Philadelphia and reports: "The elegance of the new building, now preparing for the use and accommodations of the President of the United States certainly very far exceed every thing of the kind that has hitherto been attempted in the country..." and more (see).
Four pages, neve... See More
Published by Ben Franklin's grandson...
Item #719768
January 25, 1794
GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Jan. 25, 1794 This issue was published by Benjamin Franklin Bache, Ben's grandson. The front page is filled with ads including 6 illustrated ship ads and a "One Hundred Dollars Reward" ad for a runaway Dutch servant boy, with details. Various news of the day inside, with more ads as well.
Four pages never-trimmed margins, nice condition.
Jesse James' first railroad robbery...
Item #719766
July 23, 1873
NEW YORK HERALD, July 23, 1873 The top of page 7 has column heads on the first train robbery by Jesse James and the James Gang, although the men were not identified at the time of this report.
They include: "A DREADFUL CRIME" "Bushwackers Overthrow & Rob a Train on the Prairie" "Timely Action of the Engineer, Who is Killed" "The Thieves & Their Plu... See More
Game of baseball is '...progressing in all parts of the United States..."
Item #719765
September 13, 1856
PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Sept. 13, 1856 A sporting-themed masthead engraving in this: "Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage" as noted in the masthead.
Inside has a quite early report on: "Base Ball" which begins: "This fine American game seems to be progressing in all parts of the United States with new spirit...Matches ar... See More
University of Mississippi.... James H. Meredith....
Item #719738
October 03, 1962
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass., October 3, 1962
* James Howard Meredith
* University of Mississippi
* 2nd day of enrollment
The front page has a banner headline: "Mississippi Integration Crisis Boiling to a Peak" with subhead. (see images) Nice for display.
Complete with all 14 pages, light toning at the margins, tiny binding holes along the spine, nice condition.
AI note... See More
Winter War begins in 1939... Soviets invade Finland...
Item #719736
November 30, 1939
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, Nov. 30, 1939
* Winter War begins
* Soviet Union - Soviets
* Finland invasion
* World War II
The front page has a nice banner headline: "RUSSIA INVADES FINLAND--WAR IS ON; Helsinki Air-Bombed---Hundreds Killed" with subheads, related map and two photos. (see images) Nice for display. More inside.
Complete with 40+ pages, light toning at the margins, sma... See More
1945 Pappy Boyington & His "Black Sheep" squadron...
Item #719733
September 13, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 13, 1945
* Pappy Boyington's welcome home
* United States Marine Corps fighter ace
* "Black Sheep" squadron (VMFA-215)
* World War II Medal of Honor recipient
The top of page 5 has a three column photo with heading: "Pappy" Boyington Reunited With The Old Gang" Also a one column heading: "Boyington, Air Ace Of Marines, Is H... See More
Ofuna POW camp liberated... Doolittle executions...
Item #719732
September 07, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 7, 1945
* U.S. prisoners freed from Ofuna Camp
* Executions of Doolittle raiders told
The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "8,000 MEN FREED OF 32,500 IN JAPAN" with subhead and 2 related photos showing a few liberated Yankees freed from Ofuna prisoner-of-war camp. This was the POW camp that held Louis Zamperini and Pappy Boyington.
Also on the sa... See More
Baseball in England with a full page engraving...
Item #719704
August 15, 1874
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Aug. 15, 1874 Formatted very much like Harper's Weekly with many nice prints, the prime feature of this issue is the very nice full page print titled: "The Americans Playing Baseball at Prince's Ground". The engraving shows the entire field with all defensive players plus a batter and a runner on first base.
On a preceding page is a n... See More
Spree Killer Charles Starkweather execution day...
Item #719703
June 25, 1959
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS., June 25, 1959
* Charles Starkweather execution (day of)
* Girlfriend Caril Ann Fugate spree murders
The front page has a one column heading: "Nebraska Killer Dies in Chair" with subhead and small photo of Starkweather. (see images)
Complete with 48 pages, tiny binding holes along the spine, small library stamp within the masthead, generally in nice condi... See More
Killer Charles Starkweather death sentence in 1958...
Item #719702
May 24, 1958
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., May 24, 1958
* Charles Starkweather sentencing
* Death by electric chair w/ photo
* Girlfriend Caril Fugate
The front page has a two column heading: "Seek New Trial For Killer" with lead-in: "Starkweather Sentenced To Die In Chair" and photo of Starkweather in court. (see images)
Complete with 12 pages, light toning at the margin... See More
Popular for the colorful political cartoons...
Item #719701
March 14, 1894
PUCK, New York, March 14, 1894
* Color political prints
Puck was America's first successful humor magazine of colorful cartoon caricatures and political satire, publishing from 1871 until 1918. It was also the first to successfully adopt full color lithography printing for a weekly publication. The color prints are very desired for their displayability. This issue has as its politi... See More
Fall of Richmond: the capital of the Confederacy....
Item #719683
April 04, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, April 4, 1865
* Fall of Richmond, Virginia
* Final nail in the coffin ?
* Civil War nearing the end
First column heads on the front page report the fall of Richmond: "GRANT" "Richmond Ours" "Weitzel Entered the Rebel Capital Yesterday Morning" "Many Guns Captured" "Our Troops Received with Enthusiasm" &
... See More
* Fall of Richmond, Virginia
* Final nail in the coffin ?
* Civil War nearing the end
First column heads on the front page report the fall of Richmond: "GRANT" "Richmond Ours" "Weitzel Entered the Rebel Capital Yesterday Morning" "Many Guns Captured" "Our Troops Received with Enthusiasm" &
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