Ronald Reagan is inaugurated... Hostages are released...
Item #679633
January 21, 1981
THE CHARLOTTE OBSERVER, North Carolina, January 21, 1981 (1st section)
* Ronald Reagan inauguration
* Iran hostage crisis ends
The front page has a great two-line full banner headline: "Hostages Are Freed As Reagan Sworn In", with multiple subheads and additional related articles within. See images for details. Nice for display.
Complete 1st section only with all 26 pages, includ... See More
Golden Globes Movie Title Winners...
Item #679043
January 21, 2006
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan 21, 2006 Several movie advertisements and reviews are found in the Calendar section. These picture advertisements include: "WALK THE LINE", which won the Golden Globe for best picture, actor and actress, "BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN", "END OF SPEAR", "GLORY ROAD", "KING KONG" and "THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA". ... See More
General Sherman and his march thru Georgia...
Item #678951
January 21, 1865
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Jan. 21, 1865 This famous British newspaper formatted much like Harper's Weekly has American content on the Civil War.
Page 3 has over half a column of news from: "America" including war events. Another page is taken up with 2 prints of: "Winter Sketches From New York" including skating in Central Park, with a related article.
... See More
The King of England dies...
Item #678046
January 21, 1936
LOS ANGELES EXAMINER--EXTRA, Jan. 21, 1936
* Death of George V
* King of the United Kingdom
The banner headlines announce: "KING GEORGE DIES!" "Sudden Illness Fatal to English Monarch" with photos of the deceased King George V, and the future King Edward VIII.
Only 8 pages of the first of two sections, otherwise good condition.... See More
The inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris...
Item #677180
January 21, 2021
NEW YORK POST, Jan. 21, 1921
* A day of "firsts"
* Joe Biden sworn in as oldest president to-date
* Kamala Harris 1st female, 1st black, 1st South-Asian Vice-President
* Doug Emhoff 1st "second Gentleman" and first Jewish-American married to a President or Vice-President
The entire front page and pages 3-13 tell of the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th President an... See More
Jimmy Carter is inaugurated... best title...
Item #677055
January 21, 1977
THE WASHINGTON POST, Washington, D.C., Jan. 21, 1977
* Jimmy Carter's inauguration
* Best title to have
The best newspaper to be had for any presidential election or inauguration would be the famous Washington Post. The two-line banner headline reads "Carter Is Sworn In as President; Asks 'Fresh Faith in Old Dream'", with various related subheads as well. The ftp... See More
Alvin Karpis's Atlantic City shootout escape....
Item #676090
January 21, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 21, 1935
* Gangster Alvin "Creepy" Karpis
* Public enemy # 1 criminal
* Atlantic City NJ shootout & escape
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "BREMER KIDNAPPER SHOOTS HIS WAY OUT OF TRAP IN JERSEY" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues on page 3 with a few related photos. (see) Lengthy text. Always nice to ... See More
Steelworkers strike of 1946...
Item #675383
January 21, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 21, 1946
* Strike wave of 1945-1946
* Steel workers begin pickets
* Charles De Gaulle resigns
* French Republic - France
The front page has a five column headline: "STEEL INDUSTRY IS CLOSED DOWN AS NATION-WIDE STRIKE STARTS; GOVERNMENT MAY SEIZE PLANTS" with subheads. Lengthy text continues inside.
The front page also has a two column headline: "... See More
New York Giants win Super Bowl XXI...
Item #674498
January 21, 1987
USA TODAY, Jan. 21, 1987
* New York Giants win - champions
* Phil Simms vs. John Elway
* Super Bowl XXI - NFL Football
* vs. Denver Broncos at the Rose Bowl
The front page has a headline: "Giants: Bronc-busters" with photo of Phil Simms in action. (see) The front page of the sport's section also has a headline: "Giants win biggest one" with subheads and 2 related p... See More
San Francisco 49ers win Super Bowl XIX...
Item #674495
January 21, 1985
USA TODAY, Jan. 21, 1985
* San Francisco 49ers win
* Joe Montana vs. Dan Marino
* Super Bowl XIX - NFL Football
* vs. Miami Dolphins at Stanford
The front page has a heading: "S.F. sizzles" with subhead: "Shula agrees: Montana great" and photo of Joe Montana in action. (see) The front page of the sport's section also has a headline: "It's a 49ers' gold... See More
Arkansas Post is captured, with a map....
Item #673650
January 21, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 21, 1863
* Battle of Arkansas Post w/ map
The front page features a map titled: "THE CAPTURE OF ARKANSAS POST".
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE CAPTURE OF ARKANSAS POST" "Sketch of the Village and Fortifications" "The Guns of the Fort Dismounted by Shots from the Gunboats" "Two Days' F... See More
An imprisoned Santa Ana wants to negotiate with Andrew Jackson...
Item #671426
January 21, 1837
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 21, 1837 The back page features a lengthy letter signed by: Antonio Lopez De Santa Ana to President Andrew Jackson, in which he mentions his current imprisonment and a desire to negotiate a peace between Mexico & the United States. This is followed by the response of the President, signed in type: Andrew Jackson.
Sixteen pages, 8 1/2 by 12 inc... See More
Civil War map of the war in Kentucky & Tennessee...
Item #670352
January 21, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Jan. 21, 1862 With the front page taken up with ads, the feature is the back page war map headed: "THE WAR IN KENTUCKY & TENNESSEE" with related column heads, including; "Defeat of Zollicoffer's Army" "Fighting All Day" "Gen. Zollicoffer Killed" "Utter Rout of the Rebels" "Heavy Lossl On Both Sides" &... See More
Sam Adams' state-of-the state address...
Item #669062
January 21, 1795
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, Jan. 21, 1795
* Governor Samuel Adams
* State of the Union Address
Page 3 has over a full column taken up with what appears to be the governor's state-of-the-state address to his legislature, headed: "Address" and signed in type: Samuel Adams. In it he includes reference to the Whiskey Rebellion in a "sister s... See More
1934 Gold Reserve Act passes....
Item #667420
January 21, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 21, 1934
* Gold Reserve Act
* United States Department of the Treasury
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "HOUSES PASSES GOLD BILL, 360-40, REJECTING CHANGES; NEW FINANCING TAKEN UP" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the Gold Reserve Act passing Congress.
Complete 1st section only with all 30 pages, rage edition in nice ... See More
Lincoln's letter to McClellan: editor's bias against the President...
Item #666536
January 21, 1863
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Jan. 21, 1863 Among the articles within are: "Special Message from President Lincoln" is on the ftpg. and signed in type: A. Lincoln. "Skinning Yankees Alive" "The Horrors of Missouri" "How the President Operates on the Negro Question in the 'Loyal Slave States' " "War News of the Week" "Negro Jollific... See More
"Report" signed in type by Thomas Jefferson...
Item #664817
January 21, 1792
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 21, 1792
* Thomas Jefferson before presidency
Beginning on the ftpg. and concluding on page 2 is a very lengthy "Report" from the Secretary of State, signed in type: Th. Jefferson. It is very difficult to find 18th century newspapers with Jefferson's signature in type.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, some foxing and a few archival mends at... See More
The Hartford Convention, and events at New Orleans....
Item #663919
January 21, 1815
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 21, 1815 The first 5 1/2 pages are taken up with continued reporting on the "New England Convention", also known as the Hartford Convention, at which grievances were discussed concerning the on-going War of 1812.
Also in this issue: "Major-General Proctor" and "Events of the War" which has some nice content concerning... See More
Lublin Ghetto creation in 1940...
Item #660488
January 21, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 21, 1940
* Creation of the Lublin Ghetto - Jews
* Early stages of the Jewish holocaust
Page 24 has a one column heading: "NEW DEPORTATIONS OF JEWS REPORTED" with subheads. (see) Early coverage on the creation of the Lublin Ghetto in Poland.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 38 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More
Death of famed actress Barbara Stanwyck...
Item #655067
January 21, 1990
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 21, 1990
* Barbara Stanwyck death (1st report)
* Movie - film & TV actress model singer
* Best title to be had ?
The bottom of the ftpg. has an article headed: "Barbara Stanwyck Dies; Career Spanned 60 Years" which includes a photo of her. The article carries over to page 36.
Great to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainme... See More
Farouk of Egypt marries in 1938...
Item #654683
January 21, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 21, 1938
* Farouk of Egypt marries (1st report)
* King of Egypt and the Sudan
* Queen Farida of Egypt
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "KING FAROUK MAKES FARIDA HIS QUEEN; WILD FETE IN CAIRO" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 40 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More
Eisenhower's inauguration in a Washington, D.C. newspaper...
Item #654501
January 21, 1957
THE EVENING STAR, Washington, D.C., Jan. 21, 1957 Certainly great to have an inaugural report in a Washington newspaper. The banner headline announces: "Thousands See President Sworn" with a large photo showing Dwight D. Eisenhower taking the oath of office. Various related subheads on the front page.
The complete issue with all 8 sections including the color "Inaugural Souve... See More
1939 Tom Ricketts death... film industry pioneer...
Item #653542
January 21, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 21, 1939
* Tom Ricketts death (1st report)
* Stage & film actor and director
* Hollywood movie industry pioneer
The top of page 32 has a one column heading: "THOMAS RICKETTS, PIONEER OF MOVIES" with subheads. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not.
Other news, spo... See More
Very uncommon title...
Item #651337
January 21, 1854
THE CITIZEN, New York, Jan. 21, 1854 The volume 1, number 3 issue of this uncommon tabloid-size newspaper. Various news of the day with reports from Congress near the back. Sixteen pages, wear at the margins with a bit of chipping, foxing to the ftpg., never bound nor trimmed.
American merchants distressed... An encounter with a great whale..
Item #648914
January 21, 1768
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, January 21, 1768 The front page has reports from America - two from Boston and another from Providence, Rhode Island. One of the former gives details of an unusual encounter with a great whale, and the latter briefly mentions the distress that merchants are experiencing due to the importation of goods and the additional burdens which have been placed upon them. Page 6 h... See More
"Ma" Ferguson becomes 1st female Texas Governor...
Item #647232
January 21, 1925
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 21, 1925
* Miriam A. "Ma" Ferguson
* 1st female governor of Texas
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "HAIL 'MA' FERGUSON, GOVERNOR OF TEXAS, IN THRILLING SCENE" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the Miriam A. Ferguson becoming the first female governor of the state of Texas.
Other news, sports and a... See More
Death of famed actress Audrey Hepburn...
Item #644792
January 21, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 21, 1993
* Audrey Hepburn death (1st report)
* Actress, model, dancer & humanitarian
* Hollywood golden age movie - film
* Best title to be had ?
The bottom of the front page has a boxed report headed: "Audrey Hepburn, Actress and Humanitarian, Dies" at age 63, with a color photo of her (see). The article carries over to take most of page 28 wit... See More
Critical thoughts on Mordecai Noah's plans for a Jewish homeland...
Item #644732
January 21, 1826
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 21, 1826 The prime article is: "Re-assemblage of the Jews" which has a letter somewhat critical of the efforts of Morecai Manuel Noah to create a homeland for the Jews on Grand Island in the Niagara River.
This is followed by some responses by Mr. Noah.
Also within: "Slave Labor" which is brief, and over half a page on: "... See More
Richard Nixon inaugurated as president...
Item #642663
January 21, 1969
THE WASHINGTON POST, January 21, 1969 The two-line banner headline reads "Richard M. Nixon Becomes President With 'Sacred Commitment' to Peace" with subhead "Promises to Listen As Well as to Lead in Quest for Unity". This includes a large colored photo of him being sworn into office as well as another photo of "The Nixons and Johnsons at the White House befor... See More
First inauguration of Barack Obama...
Item #640315
January 21, 2009
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 21, 2009 The two-line banner headline reads "Obama Takes Oath, And Nation In Crisis Embraces The Moment" with subhead "Milestone for America" "In Sober Address, He Vows to Begin Remaking Country -- A Million Celebrate". This also includes a large photo of him and Michelle as they walked a portion of the inauguration parade route. The issue ... See More
Death of Cecil B. DeMille...
Item #638218
January 21, 1959
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, January 21, 1959 The headline announces: "Film Titan C. B. DeMille Dies at 77" . "Cecille B. DeMille, 77, pioneer maker of Hollywood's most consistently profitable movies, died of a heart attack at his home early today. He had been ill for a week.... The veteran producer also visited Europe last year to promote "The Ten Commandments," ... See More
San Francisco 49ers win super bowl...
Item #637355
January 21, 1985
THE PLAIN DEALER, Cleveland, Ohio, January 21, 1985
* San Francisco 49ers win 2nd super bowl
* NFL football - Joe Montana vs. Dan Marino
the front page has a three column photos of Montana with heading: "49ers simply super" (see)
The front page of the sport's section has a banner headline: "49ers win Super Bowl XIX" with subheads and photo. Much more on the followin... See More
Nixon's second inauguration...
Item #636374
January 21, 1973
THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC, Phoenix, Arizona, January 21, 1973 The banner headline reads "Nixon predicts enduring peace" with subhead "Inaugural talk emphasizes ending Viet war 'with honor'". This was President Nixon's second inauguration. A photo of Nixon and his wife, Pat, riding in the limo is also on the front page. Additional photos are inside.
This is the out... See More
Antonio Scotti's last opera performance...
Item #633220
January 21, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 21, 1933
* Antonio Scotti very last performance
* Italian baritone from Naples, Italy
* Ends career at Metropolitan Opera "The Met"
The front page has a one column heading: "SCOTTI ENDS CAREER IN A GREAT TRIUMPH" with subheads. (see) Lengthy first report coverage continues inside with photo. I suspect this is one of the few publications to re... See More
1932 William Boyd cigarette advertisement....
Item #632483
January 21, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 21, 1932
* William Boyd - Hopalong Cassidy
* Hollywood "Golden Age" actor
* Lucky Strikes cigarettes ad
Page 16 has a 15 x 9 inch advertisement for Lucky Strike cigarettes, promoted by Hollywood actor William Boyd. (see)
News, sports and other advertisements of the day. Complete in 44 pages, nice condition.... See More
2nd Inauguration of President Clinton...
Item #631838
January 21, 1997
THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC, Phoenix, January 21, 1997
* Bill Clinton inauguration (2nd term)
The front page has a headline: "'New Spirit for new century" with subhead and three related photos. (see)
Complete 1st section only with all 10 pages, nice condition.
Lyndon Johnson's inauguration...
Item #630239
January 21, 1965
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, January 21, 1965 The front page has a banner headline "LBJ Appeals for U.S. Unity" with subhead "Asks End To Misery, Tyranny" "Solemn Tone Marks Inaugural Address". Photos on the front page include "Parade starts down Pennsylvania Avenue" and "4 Hearts in 3/4 Time" which was the President and Vice-President and their w... See More
Rare Johnny Ringo mention in a Tombstone Epitaph...
Item #622485
January 21, 1882
THE TOMBSTONE EPITAPH, Cochise County, Arizona, January 21, 1882
* Best old West title to be had
* Johnny Ringo mention
Few could argue for a more recognizable title from the Old West, nor could any town be more linked to the romance of the West than this one. Tombstone is steeped in Western lore, and the several movies done concerning the gunfight at the O.K. Corral have kept this to... See More
Operations of the Steamer Currituck and other Civil War news...
Item #620001
January 21, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Jan. 21, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Highly Important From Richmond" "Operations of the Steamer Currituck" "From Gen. Burnside's Army" "Late Southern News" "Interesting From South Carolina" "From Norfolk" and more.
Eight pages, irregular at the spine from disbinding, partially... See More
Inauguration of President Clinton...
Item #607188
January 21, 1997
THE WASHINGTON POST, Jan. 21, 1997 At the very top is: "Special Inauguration Edition" with 3 front page photos on the inauguration of President Clinton. The banner headline: "Clinton Urges an End to Divisions".
Contains sections A and D. Very nice, clean condition.
Hermit of Pike County...
Item #605158
January 21, 1886
NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, January 21, 1886
* Hermit Austin Sheldon
* Pike County, Pennsylvania
The front page has one column headings: "'The Hermit Of Pike County" "Forty-Five Years In A Mountain Cave" and more. See images for text.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, light browning, a little spine wear, otherwise good. Should be handled with care.... See More
The Modoc Indian War...
Item #598463
January 21, 1873
ROCHESTER DEMOCRAT & CHRONICLE, New York, Jan. 21, 1873 The top of the first column has a nice stack of headlines, many concerning the Modoc Indian War, including: "DESPERATE BATTLE" "With the Modoc Indians" "Ten Hours of Conflict with a Concealed Foe" "Defeat of the Troops" "Outnumbered, Five to One" plus heads on other events of the day... See More
1st battle of the Stronghold... Modoc War....
Item #594370
January 21, 1873
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 21, 1873
* First battle of the Stronghold
* Modoc War - Captain Jack
The front page has one column headings: "The Modoc War" "An Eight-Hour Battle--The Troops Defeated with a Loss of Forty Killed" which is a 1st report on the first battle of the Stronghold during the Modoc War.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.
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Admiral Porter announces the capture of Fort Fisher...
Item #593037
January 21, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, January 21, 1865
* Fort Fisher captured - Wilmington, North Carolina
* Admiral David Dixon Porter
Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "LATE REBEL NEWS", "From Wilmington", "Charleston & Savannah", "The Canadian Raiders", "From the Army of the James" and "The Capture of Fort... See More
Harassing the King's troops...
Item #587812
January 21, 1777
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, Jan. 21, 1777 One brief note mentions: "...that a plan of operations for the next campaign in America has been laid before the Privy Council which has been approved of & proper orders will soon be sent for carrying the same into execution." (see photos)
The back page has an interesting article on the tactics of the colonists during the Revolutionary War, ... See More
Harassing the King's troops...
Item #587315
January 21, 1777
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, Jan. 21, 1777 One brief note mentions: "...that a plan of operations for the next campaign in America has been laid before the Privy Council which has been approved of & proper orders will soon be sent for carrying the same into execution." (see)
The back page has an interesting article on the tactics of the colonists during the Revolutionary War, which i... See More
Death of Pope Benedict XV...
Item #585452
January 21, 1922
THE NEWS SCIMITAR, Memphis,Tennessee January 21, 1922
* Pope Benedict XV death
* 1st report
This 16 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "CARDINAL NOTIFIED OF POPE'S DEATH" with subheads and photo (see images).
Other news of the day. Usual browning with some margin wear, otherwise good. Should be handled with care.
... See More
Munitions explosion at Silvertown...
Item #583747
January 21, 1917
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, January 21, 1917
* Silvertown, West Ham, Essex, London
* Munitions factory explosion disaster
This 30+ page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "PLANT WIPED OUT", "BRITISH EXPLOSION", "Fifty Or Sixty Dead" and more (see photos). 1st report coverage on the Silvertown Explosion in ... See More
Map of the victory in Kentucky... Death of General Zollicoffer...
Item #583065
January 21, 1862
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 21, 1862
* Somerset Kentucky
* Mill Springs
* General Zollicoffer death
The front page features a nice Civil War map headed: "The Scene Of The Great Victory In Kentucky" showing most of Kentucky with portions of Virginia, Tennessee, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. Plus there are nice first column heads including: "GLORIOUS NEWS" &qu... See More
Nearing the end of the Civil War......
Item #580136
January 21, 1865
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York City, January 21, 1865
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "SHERMAN'S NEW CAMPAIGN", "The Victory At Pocotaligo", "Its Destination Unknown", "Unionism In Georgia", "FROM WILMINGTON"
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