1942 Doolittle raid of Japan....
Item #675053
April 20, 1942
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, April 20, 1942
* The famous Doolittle raid of Japan
* U.S. Army Air Force B-25B Mitchell bombers
* USS Hornet aircraft carrier
The front page has a nice banner headline: "FIRST WORD OF THE U. S. JAP RAIDERS!" with subheads. (see) This was the famous Doolittle raid on Japan. It was not known at the time that James "Jimmy" Doolittle was involved d... See More
1945 Atomic bombing of Hiroshima...
Item #674467
August 08, 1945
LOS ANGELES EXAMINER, War Extra, August 8, 1945
* Atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan
* World War II ending - surrender nears
* Great headline for display **
A great two line banner headline announces: "ATOM BOMB BELIEVED TO HAVE LEVELED CITY" with subheads. (see) Nice for display.
Complete 1st section, a little wear at the central fold and margins, generally good.... See More
An incredible display issue on the end of World War II...
Item #672620
August 14, 1945
THE WILMINGTON NEWS--EXTRA, North Carolina, August 14, 1945
* World War II ends
* Japanese surrenders
* Terrific headline for display
When it comes to huge, screaming headlines on the end of World War II they can't possibly get much better than this.
Taking about three-quarters of the front page, in letters 8 1/4 and 4 7/8 inches high, is: "JAPS QUIT ! " with subhead: "... See More
Japanese attack California...
Item #670747
February 24, 1942
LOS ANGELES HERALD EXPRESS, California, Feb. 24, 1942
* Attack on California coast
* Ellwood oil field shelling
* Japanese submarine I-17
* Best title to be had ? (rare)
The bold headline proclaims: "HUNT JAP U-BOAT IN RAID ON SOUTHLAND" with a smaller banner: "2 U.S. Ships Wrecked; 189 Die". One of the subhead notes: "Sub Shells Oil Field Near Santa Barbara... See More
1942 Doolittle raid of Japan....
Item #670703
April 18, 1942
HERALD EXPRESS, 3rd WAR EXTRA, Los Angles, April 18, 1942
* The famous Doolittle raid of Japan (1st report)
* U.S. Army Air Force B-25B Mitchell bombers
* USS Hornet aircraft carrier
* FRONT LEAF ONLY ***
The front page has a terrific banner headline in large lettering, above the masthead: "BOMB 4 JAP CITIES; TOKIO FIRES RAGE" with subhead. (see) This was the famous Doolittle ra... See More
King Tut peas editorial in 1944... WWII...
Item #670071
August 23, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 23, 1944
* re. King Tut peas
Page 18 has a short letter to the editor with heading: "More About King Tut's Peas" and is signed in type by the person who sent the letter. Supposedly this was the first mention of King Tut peas in this famous NYC publication.
Much reporting on current news on World War II with nice front page headline. Complete with 32 pa... See More
A Nazi newspaper notes that America says the Jews will have a home...
Item #669321
December 07, 1942
EVENING PRESS, Guernsey, Channel Islands, Dec. 7, 1942 Although there are nice pro-Nazi war reports on the front page, the most interesting report is a rather small one near the middle of the front page headed: "The Jews New Home".
It notes near the end: "...Now that the United States have become interesting in the Mediterranean countries, it is thought that these countries m... See More
Fantastic, dramatic headline on the invasion of France...
Item #666592
August 19, 1942
LOS ANGELES TIMES--EXTRA, Aug. 19, 1942
* Dieppe Raid - Invasion of France
* Allied amphibious attack - tanks
* World War II - WWII
One of the biggest and most dramatic headlines of the war is found here: "FRANCE INVADED ! " with related subheads.
A fantastic display issue. Present are pages 1-8, which for this "Extra" edition may be the full issue. Minor edge &... See More
Europe war ends: from the city where the war began for the United States...
Item #666581
May 07, 1945
HONOLULU STAR-BULLETIN EXTRA, Hawaii, May 7, 1945
* Nazis surrender - World War II
* From the origin of the war (U.S.)
What could be a better newspaper to have for the end of the War in Europe than from the city where America's entry into the war began?
A large & bold banner head: "GERMANS QUIT" with a banner subhead: "Unconditional Surrender At Eisenhower'... See More
Germans take control of the island of Jersey...
Item #666224
July 09, 1940
THE EVENING POST, Jersey, July 9, 1940
* Very rare German occupation publication
This is a small island in the English Channel which was under the occupation of the Nazis during most of World War II.
This issue is from the very beginning of German occupation, as the entire front page is printed like a huge broadside, headed: "Orders of the Commandant of the German Forces in Occup... See More
Early report on the end of World War II...
Item #666160
August 14, 1945
THE EVENING LEADER, St. Marys, Ohio, Aug. 14, 1945
* World War II ends
* Japanese surrenders
A very displayable front page as the large headline announces: "JAPS QUIT" with the interior of the letters being war photos. Also a banner headline: "Surrender Note Enroute to U.S." with much related front page reporting.
This is an early report as most newspapers did not... See More
Terrific Honolulu newspaper, one day after Pearl Harbor...
Item #665710
December 08, 1941
THE HONOLULU ADVERTISER, Hawaii, Dec. 8, 1941
* Attack on Pearl Harbor
* U.S. to enter World War II
* Imperial Japanese Navy
* Great headline for display !
Fully one-third of the newspaper, above the masthead, is taken up with a dramatic three line banner headline: "SABOTEURS LAND HERE ! Britain, Australia Declare War ! " with various related subheads as well includi... See More
One of the most dramatic headlines of World War II...
Item #665259
August 10, 1945
LOS ANGELES EXAMINER, California, Aug. 10, 1945
* Terrific headline right after Atomic bombings
The front page features one of the largest, boldest, and most dramatic headlines of World War II with: "JAPS BEG TO QUIT ! "and various related subheads.
The complete issue in two sections. Evening toning troughout, generally nice, displayable condition.
... See More
Fantastic issue reporting the "Battle of Los Angeles"...
Item #665255
February 25, 1942
LOS ANGELES TIMES--EXTRA! Feb. 25, 1942
* Battle of Los Angeles - Air Raid
* Japanese airplane attack ? UFO's ?
* Best title to be had (very rare)
Simply a fantastic report on what is known as the "Battle of Los Angeles". The front page has one of the more dramatic, screaming headlines to be found: "L.A. AREA RAIDED ! " with a smaller head noting: "Jap Pl... See More
Dr. Goebbels gives ten reasons to hate Jews...
Item #663812
November 15, 1941
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, Nov. 15, 1941
* Joseph Goebbels - propaganda minister
* Top ten reasons to hate Jews - Jewish
Although the banner headline: "JAPAN SPEEDS WAR MOVES" is interesting, as it was just 3 weeks before the bombing of Pearl Harbor, perhaps the most intriguing article appears a bit inconspicuously on page 3 with one column headline: "Goebbels Tells Germans Ho... See More
Germany goes 'berserk'... Kristallnacht...
Item #663240
November 11, 1938
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, Nov. 11, 1938
* Crystal Night (Kristallnacht)
* Night of Broken Glass - Persecution of Jews
The ftpg. has a 2 column headline announcing a follow-up to what became known as Kristallnacht, the "night of broken glass".
"Germany Goes Berserk in Orgy Of Jew-Baiting". The article begins: "Germany presented to the world ye... See More
Africa to become a refuge for persecuted Jews...
Item #661310
November 21, 1938
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, Nov. 21, 1938
* Finding Jews a homeland ?
* Post Kristallnacht pogrom
* During rise of Nazi Germany
The banner headline announces: "LONDON GIVES JEWS REFUGE IN AFRICA" with subhead: "Offers Disclosed To Commons; Nazis Urge S. American Havens" "$50,000 Acres Made Available In Tanganyika" and other related reports. This was shortly... See More
MacArthur: "I shall return"...
Item #657061
March 21, 1942
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 21, 1942
* General Douglas MacArthur
* "I Shall Return" quote as 1st reported
* World War II Philippines
One of the front page headlines reads: "Australia Gives MacArthur Wild Welcome" after his departure from the Philippines, with the first column head: "General Vows To Do His Best; Throng Cheers"
The report is from an inte... See More
An interesting look into the devious mind of Adolf Hitler...
Item #657013
August 06, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Aug. 6, 1934 Just a terrific banner headline which gives evidence of the devious & manipulative mind of Adolf Hitler: " 'WAR MEANS RUIN'--HITLER". The last column heads: "Declares 1918 Was A Lesson To Germany" "Will Fight Only If Attacked, He Says".
In hindsight these headlines and the text seem incredible. Portions of the rep... See More
Nine consecutive "Graphic Sections" with the serialized: "I Knew Hitler..."
Item #656705
November 06, 1938
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE--Graphic Section This is a nine part series of a book by Kurt G. Ludecke titled: "I Knew Hitler...The Story of a Nazi Who Escaped the Blood-Purge."
Excerpts from the book were serialized in the Sunday "Graphic Section" of the Chicago Tribune, beginning with November 6, 1938 and ending with January 1, 1939. All nine sections are included.
The book ... See More
Nazis focus on attacks upon Catholics...
Item #656696
November 14, 1938
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 14, 1938 The bold, banner headline proclaims: "CHURCH TARGET OF NAZI HATE" with column subheads: "Rowdies Knock Down Candles; Jeer Catholics" and "Whistle While 5,000 Intone a Hymn".
As opposed to the more typical coverage of anti-Jewish attacks in Germany, this report is focused on an event in Munich aimed at Catholics. The article ... See More
Germany boycotts Jewish businesses: prelude to the Holocaust...
Item #656299
March 29, 1933
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 29, 1933
* Jewish holocaust begins
* Boycott order has been made (1st report)
* Nazi Germany - Third Reich
The front page bold, banner headline announces: "JEWS FACE DRASTIC BOYCOTT" with one column heads: "Nazi Troopers To Picket Their Stores April 1" and "No Violence, Leaders Warn Hiterites".
As noted in the National Holoc... See More
Roosevelt's famous Quarantine Speech, from the City where given...
Item #655843
October 06, 1937
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Oct. 6, 1937
* President Franklin D. Roosevelt
* Quarantine Speech (1st report)
* Best title to be had ? (rare)
The front page has great banner headline concerning what is known as F.D.R.'s Quarantine Speech: "EUROPE APPLAUDS ROOSEVELT" with subheads: "Speech On 'War Fears' Stirs Quick Action By League To Curb Japanese" "Pre... See More
Jewish Holocaust... Nazi atrocities... Cold-blooded murder...
Item #653747
June 04, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 4, 1944 Page 6 has one column headlines: "POLE SAYS NAZIS PLAN SLAVE TOWN," "Reports 75,000-Acre Plot in Poland Even Contains Permanent Factories".
Page 4 has a one column headline: "Senators Appeal on Hungary's Jews" with subhead:"Foreign Relations Committee Pleads with People to Stop 'Cold-Blooded Murder' ".... See More
End is near: in an Okinawa military newspaper...
Item #653705
August 12, 1945
THE BUCCANEER, Okinawa, August, 12, 1945
* Very rare Okinawa occupation publication
* Post Battle of Okinawa Japan military issue
* Surrender of Japan very close
A crude, typewriter-set newsheet printed under less than ideal situations at a military came. Such were typical during WWII.
Most of the ftpg. is taken up with: "EXTRA ! ALLIES ACCEPT JAP OFFER". Most of th... See More
25 issues with World War II content...
Item #650970
(25) WORLD WAR II -- A lot of 25 issues each with front page war headlines. Folio-size; nice for resale or for someone wishing to begin a collection. The issues may have edge tears and/or a rough left spine, but they are nice for framing and do not have loss of text.
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50 issues with World War II content...
Item #649270
(50) WORLD WAR II -- A lot of fifty issues each with front page war headlines. Folio-size; nice for resale or for someone wishing to begin a collection. The issues may have edge tears and/or a rough left spine, but they are nice for framing and do not have loss of text.
This item is not eligible for free shipping.
America at war: The Great War Collection...
Item #649249
THE GREAT WAR COLLECTION (11 issues) - A great opportunity for an instant collection encompassing every American war. You get eleven original/authentic newspapers, one each for:French & Indian War, Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Mexican War, Civil War, Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, and the Gulf War.
The earliest two are British; all others ar... See More
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Uncovering the tragedy of the Holocaust...
Item #639262
April 22, 1945
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, April 22, 1945
* Jewish Holocaust being uncovered
* Nazi concentration camps realized
With the front page headlines announcing the Allied forces advancing further into Germany during the closing weeks of the war, the big story is actually found on page 13 with a three column head: "Ghastly Burial for Prison Dead" "Nameless Victims of Naz... See More
Collection of English language Nazi newspapers...
Item #636874
(10) WORLD WAR II: "The Star" and "Evening Press" newspapers from Guernsey in the Channel Islands. Ten issues of a bona-fide Nazi newspaper published in English for the residents of this English Channel island during the Nazi occupation. All issues date from 1940 thru early 1945. The images shown are representative of what you will receive.
Island of Guernsey is free of the Nazis...
Item #622117
May 10, 1945
EVENING PRESS, Island of Guernsey, May 10, 1945
* Historic Guernsey issue
* Nazis driven out
* World War II ends in Europe
This four page newspaper was published on this island in the English Channel and was occupied by the Germans during most of WWII, from July 1, 1940 through May 9, 1945. During the Nazi occupation they took over this newspaper and filled it with pro-German propaganda, o... See More
America at war: The Great War Collection...
Item #604844
THE GREAT WAR COLLECTION - A great opportunity for an instant collection encompassing every American war. You get eleven original/authentic newspapers, one each for:French & Indian War, Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Mexican War, Civil War, Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, and the Gulf War.
The earliest two are British; all others are American n... See More
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America At War...
The Great War Collection...
Item #561531
THE GREAT WAR COLLECTION - A great opportunity for an instant collection encompassing every American war. You get ten (now eleven) original/authentic newspapers, one each for:French & Indian War, Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Mexican War, Civil War, Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, and now, a key issue from Gulf War.
The earliest two are Britis... See More
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America at war: The Great War Collection...
Item #180130
THE GREAT WAR COLLECTION - A great opportunity for an instant collection encompassing every American war. You get ten (now eleven) original/authentic newspapers, one each for:French & Indian War, Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Mexican War, Civil War, Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, and now, a key issue from Gulf War.
The earliest two are Britis... See More
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50 issues with World War II content...
Item #180002
WORLD WAR II -- A lot of 50 issues each with front page war headlines. Folio-size; nice for resale or for someone wishing to begin a collection. The issues may have edge tears and/or a rough left spine, but they are nice for framing and do not have loss of text.
This item is not eligible for free shipping.
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