Rare & erroneous "Germany Surrenders" report...
Item #687180
April 28, 1945
TIMES HERALD, Washington, D.C., April 28, 1945 A very unusual "Extra" issue as the report--boldly printed on the front page: "GERMANY SURRENDERS" was erroneous on this date. Germany would not surrender until May 7.
The only other text on the front page is a report datelined from London, April 28: "Germany has surrendered unconditionally. All organized resistance to ... See More
Jewish Holocaust... Nazi atrocities... Cold-blooded murder...
Item #686238
June 04, 1944
This issue is being offered as a piece of history. Issues with content related to the numerous atrocities perpetrated upon humanity during this era help to verify what some feebly attempt to deny. It's interesting to note that many such reports never made it to the front page... and in the case of numerous newspapers... never made it to print at all. We at Rare Newspapers offer such item... See More
1942 Doolittle raid of Japan...
Item #685676
May 19, 1942
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, May 19, 1942
* The famous Doolittle raid of Japan is revealed
* U.S. Army Air Force B-25B Mitchell bombers
* USS Hornet aircraft carrier
The front page has a great banner headline: "STORY OF RAID ON TOKYO; Doolittle Led U. S. Plane Attack" with subhead and photo of Doolittle. (see) Nice for display. This was when it was first repor... See More
Displayable issue on the end of World War II...
Item #685168
August 15, 1945
LOS ANGELES TIMES, EXTRA, Aug. 15, 1945
* World War II ends
* V-J day
The front page has a great banner headline in large lettering: "PEACE FORCES JAPAN CRISIS" with subheads and a print beneath of Japan's flag broken and in flames. Much more inside. Also reporting on the loss of the USS Indianapolis.
Complete first section only with 12 pages, nice condition.... See More
The D-Day invasion begins...
Item #682394
June 06, 1944
BUFFALO COURIER EXPRESS--EXTRA, New York, June 6, 1944
* D-Day invasion of France (1st report)
* World War II German defense
The banner head proudly proclaims: "INVASION BEGINS ! " "Troops Strike in Northern France" with many more related subheads. Also photos of General Eisenhower and General Montgomery.
Complete in 18 pages, very nice condition.... See More
Japan surrenders, ending World War II...
Item #682390
August 14, 1945
THE OREGON STATESMAN, Salem, Aug. 14, 1945
* World War II ends
* Japanese surrenders
* Nice headline for display
See the photo for the nice--if not politically correct--front page with the banner headline in red ink above the masthead: "NIPS SURRENDER". This is a special "EXTRA" edition, as noted in red ink as well.
Complete in 8 pages, very nice condition. A nic... See More
Dramatic headline on the death of President Roosevelt...
Item #682045
April 12, 1945
THE DAILY SENTINEL, Grand Junction, Colorado, April 12, 1945
* Franklin D. Roosevelt FDR death
* Great issue for display
The screaming banner headline--in red ink--takes the top on-third of the front page: "ROOSEVELT DIES TODAY" with the subhead: "President Dies, Cerebral Hemorrhage This Afternoon at Warm Springs, Ga. Truman Notified; Cabinet Is Called" with photo... See More
President Eisenhower graduates from West Point in 1915...
Item #681678
June 05, 1915
ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL, New York, June 5, 1915
* Dwight D. Eisenhower graduation
* West Point Military Academy
* Future General and President
The masthead notes this is the "Gazette Of The Regular & Volunteer Forces" and as such contains all things military.
Of special note is a complete list of the West Point Military Academy list of graduates for 1915 and within th... 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
The war in Europe is over...
Item #678911
May 08, 1945
THE OREGONIAN, Portland, May 8, 1945
* Germany Surrenders
* V-E day - Nazis quit
The banner headline announces: "NAZIS SURRENDER, LONG WAR ENDS; ALLIES DESIGNATE TUESDAY V-E DAY" with related subheads.
Present are 24 pages as are called for, although the pagination is odd. Library stamp in the masthead/headline, good condition.... See More
Banned from hotel, Elgin Baylor refuses to play...
Item #677557
January 17, 1959
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 17, 1959
* Elgin Baylor refuses to play in West Virginia
* Negro team members banned from "white's only" hotel
The 1st column of the front page has heading: "Baylor, N.B.A. Star, Balks at Hotel Ban", which states in part: "Elgin Baylor, rookie star of the professional Minneapolis Lakers, refused to play tonight... in protest...&... 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
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
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
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 including: "Raiders Return In Dawn Attack". The only ft... 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.
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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
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
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.
This item is not eligible for free shipping.
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 (eleven issues)...
Item #649249
THE GREAT WAR COLLECTION (11 issues) - A great opportunity for an instant collection encompassing every major "American" war from The French and Indian War through The Gulf War. You get eleven original/authentic publications (at least 9 being American newspapers), one each for:French & Indian War, Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Mexican War, Civil War, Spanish-American War, World... See More
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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.
America at war: The Great War Collection (eleven issues)...
Item #604844
THE GREAT WAR COLLECTION (11 issues) - A great opportunity for an instant collection encompassing every major "American" war from The French and Indian War through The Gulf War. You get eleven original/authentic publications (at least 9 being American newspapers), one each for:French & Indian War, Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Mexican War, Civil War, Spanish-American ... See More
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America At War...
The Great War Collection (Elven issues)...
Item #561531
THE GREAT WAR COLLECTION (11 issues) - A great opportunity for an instant collection encompassing every major "American" war from The French and Indian War through The Gulf War. You get eleven original/authentic publications (at least 9 being American newspapers), one each for:French & Indian War, Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Mexican War, Civil War, Spanish-American ... See More
This item is not eligible for free shipping.
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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