Wall Street Bailout tentatively reached...
Death of beloved actor Paul Newman...
Item #687609
September 28, 2008
LOS ANGELES TIMES, September 28, 2008
* Paul Newman's death report... in a Hollywood area newspaper
* $700-billion Wall Street bailout reached (tentative agreement)
The front page has: "Paul Newman, 1925 - 2008", followed by: "A leading man of film and philanthropy," which tell of the death of the beloved actor Paul Newman. Two photos are included. Additional photos ... See More
Review of Justin Bieber's "Never Say Never"...
Item #687584
February 11, 2011
LOS ANGELES TIMES, February 11, 2011
* Review of Justin Bieber's "Never Say Never"
* Best newspaper to collect regarding this event
* Additional poster-sized ads for several other debuts
Page D-6 has: "Well, Beliebers will enjoy this," with supporting text and a small photo, which provides a review of the Justin Bieber movie, "Never Say Never." Poster-size... See More
The Los Angeles Kings win the Stanley Cup...
Item #687579
June 12, 2012
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 12, 2012
* L.A. Kings win the Stanley Cup for the 1st time
* Best newspaper to collect regarding this event
The front page tells of the 1st time the Los Angeles Kings won the Stanley Cup Finals: "L.A.'S NEW ROYALTY," with subhead: "Kings turn tumult into triumph, capturing team's first Stanley Cup." A large photo with supporting text is fo... See More
Abortions ruled legal: Roe vs. Wade decision...
Item #687361
January 23, 1973
AKRON BEACON JOURNAL, Ohio, Jan. 23, 1973
* Abortion made legal
* Roe v. Wade decision
* U.S. Supreme Court
*** Front leaf only ***
This is the front leaf only. The front page has the Supreme Court's landmark decision on Roe v. Wade. While some of the coverage was continued onto inside pages which are not present, finding issues with the Roe v. Wade decision are quite rare.
The 3 col... See More
Abortions ruled legal: Roe vs. Wade decision...
Item #687360
January 23, 1973
AKRON BEACON JOURNAL, Ohio, Jan. 23, 1973 This is the front leaf only. The front page has the Supreme Court's landmark decision on Roe v. Wade. While some of the coverage was continued onto inside pages which are not present, finding issues with the Roe v. Wade decision are quite rare.
The 3 column, 3-line heading states: "Ruling Signals Change In Ohio author writer of the decision.
Thi... See More
Abortions ruled legal: Roe vs. Wade decision...
Item #687359
January 23, 1973
THE TIMES-UNION, Rochester, New York, Jan. 23, 1973
* Abortion made legal (1st report)
* Roe v. Wade decision
* U.S. Supreme Court
Although the front page has report on the funeral plans for Lyndon B. Johnson, the most notable content is on page 11 which reports on the historic Roe vs. Wade abortion case.
The top of the page has: "Supreme Court: Abortion Battle Lines Drawn"... See More
Review & premiere of "Terminator 2: Judgment Day", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #687106
July 03, 1991
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 3, 1991
* Best "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" advertisement & review
* Grand Opening Day premiere of this science-fiction action classic starring Arnold Schwarzenegger
* Also premiered: "Problem Child 2"
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" and perhaps no better issue could be found t... See More
Amos Alonzo Stagg forced to quit because of age...
Item #687061
October 14, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 14, 1932
* Amos Alonzo Stagg forced to quit
* University of Chicago football coach
The sport's section (page 25) has a banner headline: "Age Rule Force Stagg to Quit Post at Chicago at End of the College Year" with subheads that include: "Stagg Is Retired As Chicago Coach" "University Invikes Age Rule of 70 to Relieve Him of All Activ... See More
Clark Gable & Carole Lombard marry in 1939....
Item #686970
March 30, 1939
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, March 30, 1939
* Actor Clark Gable
* Actress Carole Lombard
* Marriage - wedding
The bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "Gable and Carole Lombard Return to Bride's Home" with photo. (see)
Complete with all 34 pages, light toning at the margins, small binding holes along the spine, generally very nice.... See More
Item #686947
October 26, 1861
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWS, Oct. 26, 1861 (single print only)
This is a single-page print. The print contains a single woodcut engraving captioned: "Capture of the Propeller Fanny in Pamlico Sound, on the 1st of October, by Three Rebel Steamers, while Conveying Men and Stores to the 20th Indiana Regiment, Encamped at Chicamacomico, 40 Miles from Hatteras Inlet&... See More
"Pink Floyd - The Wall" 1st review....
Item #686913
August 06, 1982
NEW YORK TIMES, August 6, 1982
* "Pink Floyd - The Wall" - Bob Geldof
* Grand opening day movie review
* Live-action/animated musical drama film
Page 18 has a review of "Pink Floyd: The Wall" on it's opening day in New York City. The heading reads: "Screen: Images Flood 'Pink Floyd: The Wall". (see) This movie opened 1st in New York City before the res... See More
Premiere of "Transformers", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #686724
July 03, 2007
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 3, 2007
* Best "Transformers" movie advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere
* Science fiction action film
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Transformers" 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 publication.... See More
Joe Louis vs. Tommy Farr... Heaveyweight boxing...
Item #686675
August 31, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 31, 1937
* Joe Louis (Brown Bomber)
* Heavyweight boxing title fight
* Tommy Farr - British boxer
The top of the front page has a one column headline: "LOUIS BEATS FARR IN A CLOSE BATTLE AND RETAINS TITLE" with subheads. (see) The sport's section (page 15) has a banner headline: "35,000 See Louis Extended to Limit in Outpointing Farr at Yankees... See More
Spindletop/Beaumont - 1st Texas oil strike... Tesla's wireless light... Davidson's flying machine...
Item #686470
February 02, 1901
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Feb. 2, 1901 The most notable item is found on page 74: "THE BEAUMONT [TX] OIL WELL", now known as Spindletop, which tells of the 1st major oil strike in Texas which had occurred just a few weeks earlier. An article with a related photo are included. Also deserving attention is "Tesla's Wireless Light".
The front page has six photo... See More
First mention of "King Kong", the movie...
Item #686100
October 30, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 30, 1932
* King Kong 1st mention
* Hollywood film - movie
* Pre release
An inside page (page X5) contains a quite significant report for any collector of King Kong memorabilia, being a somewhat inconspicuous piece which begins: "Among the technical labors in the Hollywood studios recently was an exact reproduction of the Empire State tower which was built a... See More
Willie Mays... Future Hall of Famer surpasses Mel Ott...
Item #685750
May 21, 1966
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, May 21, 1966
* Willie Mays' 512th round-tripper breaks tie w/ Mel Ott
The frontpage has an image of Willie Mays with the headline: "WILLIE MAYS A Champion is Born". Page 3 has an image of Mays connecting with his 512th home run and an accompanying article. Nice to have this coverage of the future member of the Baseball Hall of Fame i... See More
Willie Stargell... Future Hall of Famer...
Item #685749
September 17, 1966
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, Sept. 17, 1966
* Willie Stargell humbled by his own success
The frontpage has an image of Willie Stargell with the headline: "WILLIE STARGELL... Plundering Pirate". Page 3 has five images of Willie at bat and an accompanying article with game stats which include his nine consecutive hits. Nice to have this coverage of the fu
... See More
* Willie Stargell humbled by his own success
The frontpage has an image of Willie Stargell with the headline: "WILLIE STARGELL... Plundering Pirate". Page 3 has five images of Willie at bat and an accompanying article with game stats which include his nine consecutive hits. Nice to have this coverage of the fu
Kennedy assassination report in a Dallas newspaper...
Item #684548
November 23, 1963
THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Nov. 23, 1963
* From the city where it happened
A quite rare & extremely desirable newspaper with a first report on John F. Kennedy's assassination, from the city where it happened.
The two line bold banner headline proclaims: "KENNEDY SLAIN ON DALLAS STREET" with subhead: "Johnson Becomes President", plus a rather large photo of &q... See More
"Silver Shirts" founder is arrested...
Item #684327
April 04, 1942
PHOENIX GAZETTE, Phoenix, Arizona, April 4, 1942
* William Dudley Pelley's arrest
* Founder/leader of the "Silver Shirts of America"
The front page of "front page #2" has the full banner headline: "'SILVER SHIRTS' LEADER IS ARRESTED", with subhead: "Faces Prison Term Up To 20 Years, Heavy Fine". The coverage tells of the arrest... See More
Guernsey is free! Announced in a Guernsey newspaper...
Item #684029
May 14, 1945
EVENING PRESS, Guernsey, May 14, 1945
* Nazis driven out
* World War II ends in Europe
This historic issue announces the end of the German occupation of Guernsey and includes front page heads: "Invasion of Guernsey", "The King's Message and Proclamation by C.I. Commander" with a related front page photo. The text begins: "The invasion of ... See More
Joe DiMaggio Wins Batting Crown...
Item #683459
December 18, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 18, 1940
* Joe DiMaggio wins batting crown
* New York Yankees - Yanks
* MLB - Major League Baseball
The sport's section (page 37) has a six column headline: "DiMaggio Took League Batting Crown for 2d year in Row" with subheads and photo of DiMaggio. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication, esp... See More
Walt Disney pairs with Standard Oil... Travel Tykes...
Item #683330
September 21, 1939
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, September 21, 1939 In 1939 Disney paired with Standard Oil to produce comics for kids which also doubled as advertisements. One such "ad" is located on the back page, is approx. 12" x 15", and is headed: "Walt Disney's Little People - Travel Tykes - 'A Stitch In Time Saves Nine. M. Mouse.'" This nostalgic, color, vintage ad w... See More
Mussolini kicked out...
Item #683251
July 26, 1943
DAILY NEWS, WAR EXTRA, Los Angeles, July 26, 1943
* Italy - Benito Mussolini ousted
* Pietro Badoglio takes over
* World War II - WWII
The bold banner headline above the masthead announces: "ITALY DECLARES MARTIAL LAW" with subhead and photo of Mussolini. Nice for display. More on pages 2 & 3.
Complete with 28 pages, larger tabloid size issue measuring 19 1/2 by 13 1/2... See More
Death of Beatle George Harrison...
Item #682835
December 01, 2001
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 1, 2001
* George Harrison death (1st report)
* The Beatles - English rock band
The front page has a two column heading: "George Harrison, 'Quiet Beatle' And Lead Guitarist, Dies at 58" with two related photos. Lengthy text on page 24 with more photos.
Complete with 58 pages, nice condition.... See More
Early Catholic newspaper with huge masthead...
Item #682613
January 27, 1832
UNITED STATES CATHOLIC INTELLIGENCER, Boston, Jan. 27, 1832 This rather rare title lasted for just one year, having begun in October, 1831 and ending in September, 1832. The issue is a "vol. III" issue as this publication was preceded by one titled "Jesuit, or Catholic Sentinel" and they kept the same volume numbering. It was also curiously superseded by the same title as... See More
Chicago White Stockings: National League champs...
Item #682523
October 14, 1882
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Oct. 14, 1882 Inside has a very nice half page illustration captioned: "The Chicago Baseball Team, Winners Of The National League Championship." This is a team portrait of eleven players in uniform, including M. J. Kelly and A. C. Anson.
The bottom half of that page has a print of a comet over New York City, Another page is taken up with 6 ... See More
Review & premiere of "Seabiscuit", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #682165
July 25, 2003
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 25, 2003
* Best "Seabiscuit" film advertisement (double-page)
* Grand Opening Day - movie premiere ad & review
* Spy Kids 3-D... & Lara Croft: Tomb Raider... also premier
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture blockbusters: "Seabiscuit", "Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over", and "Lara Croft: Tomb Raider: The Cradle of ... See More
Cripple Creek... W.A. Rogers print...
Item #681737
January 06, 1894
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 6, 1894 (print only) This is a single page illustration entitled "In The Lobby of the Palace Hotel, Cripple Creek" by W.A. Rogers. This measures approximately 16 x 10.5 inches and is in very nice condition. Very suitable for framing.
Death of Beatle George Harrison...
Item #681720
November 30, 2001
DAILY NEWS, New York, Nov. 30, 2001
* George Harrison death (1st report)
* The Beatles - English rock band
The front page has a nice color photo with heading: "GEORGE HARRISON 1943-2001; Cancer Claims The Quiet Beatle" with more inside. Nice to have in this famous NYC tabloid publication.
Complete in 40 pages, very nice condition.... See More
United States Treasury: the manufacture of currency...
Item #681260
May 04, 1867
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, May 4, 1867 Included is a one page report: "The Manufacture Of Greenbacks and Currency At The U.S. Treasury Building" which has a nice view of the exterior of the Treasury Building, plus four smaller scenes of work areas, and on the opposite page a large illustration of the "Hydraulic Engines" and one of the "Sealing Room&quo... See More
Howard Hughes flies around the world...
Item #680826
July 10, 1938
Here is a rare opportunity to have the complete set of Howard Hughes' record setting flight around the World in the famous NEW YORK TIMES. You get all seven issues from the planned takeoff to the ticker tape parade afterwards. The dates are July 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16, 1938.
Each issue has front page headlines on this event with more on the insides as well. You can see most of the head... See More
John F. Kennedy assassinated...
Item #680738
November 22, 1963
ORLANDO EVENING STAR, Florida, November 22, 1963
* Terrific issue for display
* JFK John F. Kennedy assassination
Certainly to go down in history as one of the more memorable events of the 20th century, this newspaper has a bold banner headline proclaiming the tragedy: "PRESIDENT SLAIN" with the subhead reading: "Chief Executive Ambushed In Dallas Motorcade; Gov. Connal... See More
Alan Shepard begins the space race... In a Florida newspaper...
Item #680713
May 05, 1961
ORLANDO EVENING STAR, Florida, May 5, 1961
* Astronaut Alan Shepard
* 1st American in space
* Mercury-Redstone 3 - Freedom 7
The very large, bold banner headline above the masthead proclaims America's entry into the space race, reading: "SHEP DID IT!" noting America's first astronaut's journey into space aboard the spacecraft "Freedom 7". From beginnin... See More
Guiteau: President Garfield's assassin on trial...
Item #680699
December 03, 1881
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Dec. 3, 1881
* President James Garfield assassination
* Charles J. Guiteau on trial
The full ftpg. shows: "Trial of President Garfield's Assassin--Guiteau Being Escorted from the Courtroom..." and the doublepage centerfold shows; "Trial of President Garfield's Assassin--Guards Unlocking the Handcuffs of the Prisoner..."; ... See More
Displayable issue for the outdoorsman...
Item #680681
February 29, 1908
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN--"Sportsman Number", New York, Feb. 29, 1908 See the photo for the great color cover featuring an outdoor sports theme. The front page is a photo of: "Mountaineering In the Himalayas". Much of the content within has a sporting theme.
Complete in 24 pages plus covers, minimal wear at the edges, nice condition.
Fire fighting...
Item #680657
May 23, 1885
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 23, 1885
* Fire Fighting
The front page of this issue has two illustrations titled "New York Fire Department Testing Devices For Throwing Life Lines Over Buildings". The article inside is titled "Unexplored Branch Of The Fire Escape Problem". There is an article with an illustration both titled "A Mammoth Steam Snow Shovel" pl... See More
Best of the Stars & Stripes "Peace" editions...
Item #680571
August 14, 1945
THE STARS AND STRIPES--EXTRA, Southern France Edition, Aug. 14, 1945
* Terrific issue for display
* Best publication to be had
Of the several editions of this newspaper--and there were many published at various locations in Europe & elsewhere--this is one of just two which reported the end of World War II on the 14th (other was the Paris edition). The other editions carried the re... See More
Berlin Wall Falls... In a Berlin newspaper...
Item #680568
November 10, 1989
B.Z., Berlin, West Germany, November 10, 1989 A great tabloid-size newspaper with huge headlines reading (translated from German): The Wall Is Gone!" "Berlin Is Again Berlin!" with several photos inside and reactions of the people. In very nice condition, and terrific to have such an historic event of the 20th century in a Berlin newspaper!
Saddam Hussein captured...
Item #680565
December 14, 2003
DAYTON DAILY NEWS, EXTRA !, Ohio, December 14, 2003
* Saddam Hussein capture
* Great issue for display
Here is a very displayable issue on the capture of Saddam Hussein. The front page features a large photo of a captured Hussein with a two line banner headline: "'WE GOT HIM'; SADDAM HUSSEIN CAPTURED" with some subheads. (see) The entire 8 page extra is taken up with text... See More
One of the best display issues on the surrender of Germany...
Item #680562
May 08, 1945
THE CLEVELAND PRESS, Ohio, May 8, 1945
* Germany Surrenders
* V-E day - Nazis quit
* Great for display
A large, bold banner head dominates the front page reading: "ALLIES PROCLAIM VICTORY IN EUROPE" with various related subheads as well. There is a huge red & blue "V" running from top to bottom of the ftpg. making this an exceedingly historic issue for display... See More
The death of Premier Joseph Stalin...
Item #680405
March 06, 1953
THE ARIZONA DAILY STAR, Tucson, March 6, 1953
* Joseph Stalin death
* Premier of the Soviet Union
* 1950's era original
This issue features a two-line banner headline: "STALIN DEAD; KREMLIN SILENT ON SUCCESSOR" with subheads: "Most Powerful Dictator In All History Succumbs; President Calls for Unity", "Stalin's Death Doesn't Alter Risks of War," a... See More
Cheyenne and Arapahoe Reservation... Memphis...
Item #680402
May 19, 1892
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, May 19, 1892 The front page features four photos of "Renegade Republican Candidates for the Democratic Presidential Nomination" with text.
A half-page: "Some of the Principal Features of Omaha" has several illustrations. A full page: "The 'Run' for the New Oklahoma in the Cheyenne and Arapohoe Reservation - Striking Scenes... See More
The Boston Fire of 1872...
Item #680381
November 23, 1872
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Nov. 23, 1872
* The great Boston Fire prints
* One of most costly fires in U.S. history
The prime content is on the front page, three prints: "The Fire at Boston". Inside has a half page map: "Plan of Boston, Showing The Extent of the Fire."
The Great Boston Fire of 1872 was Boston's largest fire and still one... See More
Leaders of the 1915 baseball pennant fight...
Item #680373
October 07, 1915
LESLIE'S WEEKLY, New York Oct. 7, 1915 The front cover is a nice, dramatic color print reflecting the action in the early years of World War I captioned: "Directing The Big Guns". Articles within include: "Great Britain's Zeal for War"; The Truth about Alaska - A Land of Great Opportunities"; "Seen in the World of Sport" including photos the leaders... See More
Fantastic broadside on the death of Franklin D. Roosevelt...
Item #680012
April 12, 1945
THE SCIO TRIBUNE--EXTRA !, Linn County, Oregon, April 12, 1945
* Very unusual broadside extra
* Franklin D. Roosevelt FDR death
* Great for display
The photos tells it all. We have never seen a newspaper with such a dramatic presentation on the front page. The publisher wanted to use larger letters than the width of his newspaper would allow so he set all the type below the masthead ... See More
"NAZIS DESTROYED IN FRENCH ATTACK" - WAR EXTRA! 9 A.M. Final...
Item #679987
June 12, 1940
LOS ANGELES EXAMINER, June 12, 1940 (9 A.M. Final Edition)
* Great WWII reporting!
* War Extra
The top of the front page has: "WAR EXTRA", followed by the dramatic 2-line, full-banner headline: "NAZIS DESTROYED IN FRENCH ATTACK". Additional headlines include: "BRITISH SMASH ITALY BASIS" and "Rain Aids Defense of Paris; Fascist Bombs Hit Geneva.&... See More
Emancipation Remembered...
Item #679867
January 04, 1902
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 4, 1902 (reduced price - see below re: condition) Frontpage photo "A Memory of Emancipation Day"; Ice Hockey and Its Players; a colored print "Jan Kubelik - The Bohemian Violinist Now Touring The United States"; a page of photos of Marconi's Latest Experiments in Wireless Telegraphy; a page of photos Winners at the First annual Sow ... See More
Georgetown, Colorado... Tacoma, Washington Territory...
Item #679720
May 05, 1883
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, May 5, 1883 The full ftpg. shows: "Sketches at the Irish Land League Convention...Philadelphia". Inside has prints of: "Washington Territory--View of Tacoma, Terminus of the Northern Pacific Railroad on Puget Sound"; the doublepage centerfold is a dramatic scene of a mother at the Tombs jail; half page: "The Indian at Work--M... See More
Ice skating displayable color cover from 1913...
Item #679319
January 13, 1913
THE PEOPLE'S HOME JOURNAL, New York, January 13, 1913 (front cover only) This color cover has a wonderful color image of a young girl putting on her ice skates. Would look great framed.
1911 newspaper color comcs...
Item #679243
January 01, 1911
LOS ANGELES HERALD (Sunday Comic Section only), Jan. 1, 1911
* Granny Goodthing
* Little Black Sambo
Offered is the Sunday Comics section which includes "Granny Goodthing" "Little Black Sambo" "Poor Old Robinson Crusoe" and more.
Four pages, irregular and partially loose along the spine, generally good.
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