Joe DiMaggio hits 3 home runs in 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  

Death of movie great Ginger Rogers... Oscar-winning actress...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 26, 1995



* Ginger Rogers death (1st report)

* American actress - dancer - singer

* Musical films - movies w/ Fred Astaire

* Best publication to be had ? (rare)



The bottom of the front page has a heading: "Movie Great Ginger Rogers Dies at 83" with subhead: "The Oscar-winning actress was best known for the 10 films she glided through with Fred Astair... See More  

Galveston Flood... Deadliest natural disaster in U.S. history...

THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Bethlehem, PA, September 11, 1900.



* Galveston Hurricane storm flood (historic)

* Original reporting, 2nd Report

* Deadliest natural disaster in U.S. history



This newspaper is complete in eight pages with two column headlines on front page that include: "FATALITIES AT GALVESTON WORSE THAN FIRST REPORTED" "Conclusion Almost Irresistible That More Than a T... See More  

Death of Harley-Davidson founder, W. Davidson...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 8, 1942



* Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Company

* Death of co-founder Walter Davidson



This 100+ page newspaper has one column headings on page 48 that read: "W. DAVIDSON DIES; CYCLE FIRM HEAD" and "Founded the Company in 1903 in Milwaukee With Two Brothers, Wm. Harley" and more (see images). This tells of the death of one of the original founder... See More  

1942 Battle of the Eastern Solomons....

NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, August 25, 1942



* Battle of the Eastern Solomons

* United States Navy vs. Imperial Japanese



The front page has a great banner headline: "GREAT SEA-AIR BATTLE RAGING FOR SOLOMONS" (see images) Nice for display. First report coverage on the Battle of the Eastern Solomons. Nice for display.

Complete with all 10 pages, light toning and a little wear a the mar... See More  

Confederate New Orleans...

THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, Jan. 31, 1862  Truly Confederate newspapers from New Orleans are very difficult to find, as Admiral Farragut entered the mouth of the Mississippi in mid-April, 1862 and finally took New Orleans on April 28. Shortly thereafter Benjamin Butler moved in and took control of the city, it surrendering without a fight.

So "Confederate" issues from New Orleans... See More  

"The Godfather" novel creator death...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 3, 1999



* Author & Screenwriter Mario Puzo death

* American Italian Sicilian Mafia novels

* "The Godfather" creator - movie - film



Near the bottom of the front page is a three column heading: "'Godfather' Creator Mario Puzo Dies" with subhead and photo of Puzo. (see images) Lengthy first report coverage continues inside with two relat... See More  

Battle of Bunker Hill... Washington as Commander-in-Chief...

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  

Pyongyang recaptured by North Korea...

MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, Dec. 4, 1950 



* Pyongyang recaptured by Reds

* Korean War



The top of the front page has a five column headline: "UN TROOPS EVACUATING PYONGYANG AS MARINES FIGHT WAY OUT OF TRAP" with subhead. (see images)

Complete with 16 pages, light toning along the margins, minor spine wear, generally very nice.... See More  

The Godfather: opening review and advertisement...

SUN TIMES, Chicago, March 19, 1972 



* "The Godfather" pre-opening review & ad

 * Italian-American mafia film - movie

* Marlon Brando - Al Pacino w/ photos

* Director Francis Ford Coppola



This newspaper has the  significant review and advertisement for the movie "The Godfather" The front page of the "Showcase" section has a heading: "&... See More  

Charles Carroll & the Declaration of Independence...

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 19, 1828 



* Charles Carroll of Carrollton

* Declaration of Independence signer



The front page has: "Charles Carroll" which gives details of the last surviving signer of the Declaration of Independence presenting a copy of The Declaration to the mayor of New York City, along with a copy of a letter written in his own hand which state... See More  

Gettysburg... Picket's Charge... Little Round Top - 25 years later...

Harper's WEEKLY, July 7, 1888 Perhaps the best feature of this issue is the Gettysburg 25th Anniversary Supplement which includes "An Address Before The Veterans Of The Army Of The Potomac And The Army Of Northern Virginia, Delivered At Gettysburg July 3, 1888, On The Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Of The Battle", "From Behind Seminary Ridge", and "The Field Of Gettysburg As... See More  

Pittsburgh Steelers & Philadelphia Eagles are born...

SPORT'S SECTION ONLY of The Springfield Union, Mass., July 9, 1933



* Pittsburgh Steelers

* Philadelphia Eagles

* Joins NFL football



Page 3 of this section has a one column heading: "10 TEAMS NOW IN PRO GRID LEAGUE"  First report coverage on the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Philadelphia Eagles being awarded franchises by the National Football League at its annual owners&#... See More  

Horseracing, other sports, and much more...

SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, 1857  



* Pre-Civil War sporting publication



"A Chronicle of the Turf, Agriculture, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage" which features an engraving of a horse racing scene in the masthead.

Although this eclectic title covers all the fields noted in the masthead, horse racing seems to be the greater focus.

Sixteen pages, 12 by 18 inches, very... See More  

1950 Battle of Pyongyang... Korean War...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 19, 1950



* Battle of Pyongyang - North Corea

* Corean War - United Nations victory



The top of the front page has a four column headline: "U. N. TROOPS SMASH INTO PYONGYANG; KOREAN RED GOVERNMENT FLEES NORTH; TRUMAN SPEEDS KOREAN AID REQUESTS" with subheads. (see images) First report coverage continues on page 3 with related photo.

Complete with 64 pages, ... See More  

Review & premiere of "Heathers", in a Los Angeles newspaper...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 31, 1989



* Best "Heathers" film advertisement

* Grand Opening Day premiere

* Black comedy cult classic  movie



A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Heathers" 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 publicati... See More  

Prohibition ending in the South...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., July 9, 1933 



* End of Prohibition - repeal

* Southern states ratification ?

* Franklin D. Roosevelt - FDR

* Beer - liquor returning

* Amelia Earhart record flight



The top of the front page has a one column heading: "REPEAL ASKED IN PUBLIC PLEA BY ROOSEVELT" with subheads. (see images)

Also on the front page is a one column heading: "AME... See More  

Among Jefferson's last letters, to Henry Lee...

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 25, 1826  Inside 2 1/2 pages taken up with: "The Late Mr. Jefferson" who passed away nearly 5 months earlier (July 4) which includes a lengthy letter signed: H. Lee. This is followed by a lengthier letter datelined: "Monticello, May 15, 1826" just 1 1/2 months before his death, signed: Th. Jefferson. Then another letter from... See More  

Among Jefferson's last letters, to Henry Lee...

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 25, 1826  Inside 2 1/2 pages taken up with: "The Late Mr. Jefferson" who passed away nearly 5 months earlier (July 4) which includes a lengthy letter signed: H. Lee. This is followed by a lengthier letter datelined: "Monticello, May 15, 1826" just 1 1/2 months before his death, signed: Th. Jefferson. Then another letter from... See More  

Review & premiere of "Eraser", in a Los Angeles newspaper...

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  

Climbing Pike's Peak... Ad supporting Lincoln for President...

THE SPRINGFIELD REPUBLIC, Ohio, Nov. 2, 1860  



* Abraham Lincoln about to become President elect

* Presidential campaign that would divide the nation



The front page has nearly 2 columns taken up with a great & detailed letter headed: "Climbing Pike's Peak".

Page two has a political notice supporting: "For President, ABRAHAM LINCOLN, of Illinois - For Vice Presid... See More  

One of the more fascinating publishers from the Civil War...

BROWNLOW’S KNOXVILLE WHIG, AND REBEL VENTILATOR, Tennessee, March 22, 1865 



* Very rare Civil War title - closing events

* William Gannaway "Parson" Brownlow



W. G. Brownlow, or  Parson Brownlow, was a fascinating personality, to say the least. He regarded anyone who disagreed with him about religion or politics as an enemy.

The circuit-riding Methodist parson turn... See More  

New York Yankees World Series win...

NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, Oct. 6, 1938  



* New York Yankees win

* Joe DiMaggio & Lou Gehrig era

* World Series of baseball (game 2)

* Early, same day reporting



The front page has a terrific banner headline: "YANKS BEAT CUBS AGAIN" with subheads, scoreboard above the masthead, and large box scores.

A great for display and unusual with such a nice headline on the front p... See More  

Joe Namath signs with New York Jets...

DETROIT FREE PRESS, January 3, 1965 



* Joe Namath signs contract

* Alabama Crimson Tide

* New York Jets (NFL)



At the bottom of the front page of the sport's section (inside) is a four column head: "Namath Snaps Up $400,000 Contract" with "Jets Give Him Richest Deal In Sports". More on the next page with a photo of Namath.

This is first report coverage on footb... See More  

From Texas during the Civil War...

GALVESTON TRI-WEEKLY NEWS, Houston, Texas, Sept. 23, 1864



* Very rare issue from the Southwest Confederacy



 Although the title notes "Galveston" the dateline notes it was printed in nearby Houston, as it is likely moving a bit more inland offered greater security from the Yankee forces.

Confederate newspapers from Texas are very uncommon particularly from before or during the... See More