Tuskegee Airmen honored at museum...
Item #690315
September 26, 1982
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 26, 1982
* Tuskegee Airmen honored w/ opneing
* African American pilots of WWII
* National Air and Space Museum exhibit
* 1982 Wilkes-Barre shootings
* George Banks spree killings
The top of page 33 has a two column heading: "Museum Exhibit Traces Blacks' Role in Aviation" with related pictorial. (see) First report coverage on the "Black Wings... See More
Pacific Southwest Airlines Flight 182 disaster....
Item #688990
September 26, 1978
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 26, 1978
* Pacific Southwest Airlines Flight 182
* Boeing 727 airplane collision disaster
The front page has a banner headline: "147 DIE IN SAN DIEGO AIR COLLISION" with subheads and 2 related photos. More inside.
Complete 1st section only with 20 pages, nice condition.
1930 Chicago gangland war in full swing...
Item #687072
September 26, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Sept. 26, 1930
* Guzik brothers
* Chicago gangland wars
* Al 'Scarface' Capone era
* Prohibition & great depression
* Best title to be had - rare as such
The front page has a great banner headline concerning the gangland wars in Chicago that reads: "CAPONE ALLIES SEIZED BY U.S." with subhead. A few related photos are on the back page. (see) W... See More
Wilbur Wright's airplane flights in France...
Item #685542
September 26, 1908
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Sept. 26, 1908
* Early airplane - aviation
* Wilbur Wright - Brothers
* Le Mans, France flight
* Record w/ passenger (Paul Zens)
Page 5 has a one column heading: "WILBUR WRIGHT CARRIES PASSENGER" (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from ... See More
Slave advertisements from the nation's capital...
Item #683740
September 26, 1816
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., Sept. 26, 1816 This issue has not one but three runaway slave advertisements with two on page 3 and the other on the back page.
News of the day and other ads. Four pages, foxing, good condition.
Perhaps the best publication for any baseball collector...
Item #682466
September 26, 1867
THE BALL PLAYERS' CHRONICLE, New York, Sept. 26, 1867
* Very rare baseball publication
* Henry Chadwick "Father of Baseball"
A very rare & desired title by any baseball collector as this was the first magazine in America devoted primarily to baseball.
Edited by the legendary Henry Chadwick, this paper lasted but 30 issues, from June 6 thru December 26, 1867 before c... See More
From Louisville...
Item #681919
September 26, 1877
THE CHRISTIAN OBSERVER, Louisville, Kentucky, Sept. 26, 1877 Although mostly Christian content, the back page has various: "General Intelligence" as well.
Eight pages, several creases, minor spine wear & minor foxing.
A premiere newspaper in Mormon history...
Item #680969
September 26, 1890
DESERET SEMI-WEEKLY NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah, Sept. 26, 1890
* 1890 Manifesto - Mormonism & polygamy
* Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
* Best publication to be had ? - very rare
This newspaper contains one of the more noteworthy events in Mormon history, that being the printing of the "1890 Manifesto", a statement which officially ceased the practice of plural m... See More
Death of Mary Astor... Hollywood actress...
Item #678774
September 26, 1987
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 26, 1987
* Mary Astor death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie - film actress
* Brigid in "The Maltese Falcon"
* Best title to be had?
The top of the front page has a one column photo with small heading: "Mary Astor dies at 81" (See)
The front page of section II has a heading: "Actress, Author Mary Astor, 81, Dies" with subhead and... See More
1982 Wilkes-Barre shootings... George Banks...
Item #677868
September 26, 1982
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 26, 1982
* 1982 Wilkes-Barre shootings
* George Banks spree killings
Near the bottom of the front page has a three column heading: "Gunman Kills 13 in a Pennsylvania Rampage" with related photo. (see) First report coverage continues inside with another related photo.
Complete 1st section only with all 32 pages, nice condition.
wikipedia notes: The 19... See More
Rare Union occupation newspaper...
Item #677758
September 26, 1863
THE NEW SOUTH, Port Royal, South Carolina, Sept. 26, 1863
* Rare Union occupation publication in the South
This newspaper was established in March of 1862 after its capture by Union forces during the early part of the Civil War. Issued in a "military command", the newspaper sought to provide mostly military reports and other items. It is also interesting that a Union newspape... See More
Death of Dr. Seuss in 1991...
Item #677287
September 26, 1991
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 26, 1991
* Death of Dr. Seuss
* Theodor Seuss Geisel
* Children's books author
The bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "Dr. Seuss, Father of Yooks, Zooks and Grinches, Dies" with subheading and photo of Geisel. (see) Lengthy first report coverage continues on page 28 with related photo. More in section E with a few color illustration on... See More
Descriptive article on a trip to Colorado...
Item #675678
September 26, 1866
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Sept. 26, 1866 The conclusion of the Civil War brought with it an interest in expending west, so it would not seem unusual that articles that read like a 19th century travelogue would appear in newspapers of the day.
This issue has one on page 3, which was part of a larger series: "A Trip To Colorado--The Ute Pass, Middle Park". The report takes 2 columns ... See More
Sandra Day O'Connor sworn into the Supreme Court...
Item #674998
September 26, 1981
SUN-TIMES, Chicago, Sept. 26, 1981
* Sandra Day O'Connor sworn in
* United States Supreme Court - 1st woman Justice
The front page has a photos showing O'Connor with President Reagan with heading: "A great day for women's equality". (see) Page 3 has a banner heading: "O'Connor takes seat on high court" with photo. (see) First report coverage on Ronald Rea... See More
Baseball reporting from before the Civil War...
Item #674751
September 26, 1857
PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Sept. 26, 1857 This newspaper was focused on sports and entertainment, with a wealth of both inside.
Included is: "Base Ball" which has box scores and details on 3 baseball games as well as other baseball-related reports. Other sports covered are: "Pedestrianism" "Fistiana "Cricket" "Aquatics", horse ra... See More
American government is broke... Huddy/Asgill Affair...
Item #673692
September 26, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 26, 1782
* American Revolutionary War
Page 2 has news headed "America" mentions: "...lately sent to wheedle the Eastern provinces into a submission to the intolerable extractions of the Congress for the further support of their tyranny, are returned empty handed." Also a letter from New York: "People here in general talk muc... See More
On Washington retiring from public life...
Item #673575
September 26, 1796
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Sept. 26, 1796 Page 3 has a nice report: "The Resignation of The President of the United States" which notes in part: "...is at length announced to us in form [was published in a Phila. newspaper on Sept. 17]...there is nothing we can say that will fully express the estimation in which his illustrious & important services a... See More
Death of legendary Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham...
Item #672750
September 26, 1980
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 26, 1980
* John Bonham death (1st report)
* British rock band Led Zeppelin drummer
The top of page 20 has a report headed: "Led Zeppelin Drummer John Bonham Found Dead". Bonham was widely considered to be the greatest drummer in music history. Great to have this report in a newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry.
The complete first se... See More
Little Rock Nine in 1957...
Item #671268
September 26, 1957
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, September 26, 1957
* Little Rock Nine
* Negro students - Arkansas
* Central High School
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "Calmest Day at Central School" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 6 pages, a few small binding holes along the spine, small library stamp within masthead, generally nice.
wikipedia notes: The Lit... See More
Beating Obamacare by 212 years...
Item #668954
September 26, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Sept. 26, 1798
* President John Adams
Page 2 contains the full text of: "An Act for the Relief of Sick and Disabled Seamen" which was signed into law on July 16, 1798 with the signature of the President: John Adams.
This Act of Congress authorized the deduction of 20 cents per month from the wages of seamen for the sole purpose of ... See More
Latest news from Salt Lake City...
Item #668209
September 26, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 26, 1849
* Mormons - Mormonism
Page 3 has a nice letter from a Mormon newspaper: "From The Valley of the Salt Lake" which includes: "News from the Valley is quite encouraging. The crickets entirely disappear where fowls & swine are permitted to range...The health of the citizens there was good...About 12,000... See More
Robert H.Goddard... Rockets....
Item #659710
September 26, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 26, 1935
* Robert H. Goddard - rockets - rocketry
* Joe Louis (Brown Bomber) vs. Max Baer
* Heavyweight boxing championship fight
Page 18 has one column headings: "LINDBERGH ENDS STUDY OF GODDARD ROCKET" and "Colonel and H. F. Guggenheim Fly From Roswell, N. M., After Three-Day Visit" (see)
The sport's section (page 27) has a banner he... See More
Mussolini meets w/ Hitler in 1937 Germany...
Item #659635
September 26, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 4 only, September 26, 1937
* Benito Mussolini - Italy dictator
* Visits Adolph Hitler for 1st time
The front page of this section has a nice banner pictorial regrading the meeting of Adolph and Benito Mussolini with heading: "Will The Rome-Berlin Axis Be Extended Into A Four Powered Pact?" with smaller subheads. (see)
Other topics throughout. Complete ... See More
The Bums win 1941 pennant....
Item #658309
September 26, 1941
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 26, 1941.
* Brooklyn Dodgers - The Bums
* Wins MLB National League pennant
* 1st time in 21 years
The front page of section 2 (sports) has a nice banner headline: "WILD BROOKLYN FANS WELCOME CHAMPIONS" with subheads, two related photos and box scores. (see) Nice for display. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World fam... See More
Early flight... The Curzon Bridge over The Ganges River...
Item #657733
September 26, 1908
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, September 26, 1908 This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations, accompanied by text, of the latest inventions of the day including: "The Aeroplane Flying at a Great Height," "The Construction of the West Aeroplane," "The Narrowing of the Ganges and Construction of the Curzon Bridge," and "Car Fen
... See More
Mussolini meets w/ Hitler in Germany...
Item #654334
September 26, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 26, 1937
* Benito Mussolini - Italy dictator
* Visits Adolph Hitler in Munich
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "HITLER WELCOMES MUSSOLINI WARMLY; THEY BEGIN TALKS" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues inside with 2 related photos. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 42 pages, rag edition ... See More
FDR greets Rosh Hashanah in 1938....
Item #653347
September 26, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 26, 1938
* Rosh Hashanah - Jewish New Year begins
* Jews - Judaica - Judaism holiday
* Franklin D. Roosevelt - FDR
The back page has a one column heading: "PRESIDENT GREETS JEWS ON NEW YEAR" with subheads that include: "HOPE VOICED IN SERMONS" and more. (see) The Jews in certain parts of Europe were being persecuted during this time in history.... See More
Emilio Portes Gill elected Mexican president...
Item #643866
September 26, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 26, 1928
* Emilio Portes Gill elected
* 41st President of Mexico
The front page has a one column heading: "PORTES GIL ELECTED MEXICAN PRESIDENT" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues inside with photo.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 56 pages, light toning, minor margin wear, generally nice.... See More
Sonny Liston wins heavyweight boxing title....
Item #642136
September 26, 1962
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, September 26, 1962
* Sonny Liston vs. Floyd Patterson
* Heavyweight boxing title fight w/photo
Page 6 has a three column headline: "Rematch of Heavyweights Set 'As Soon As Possible'" with caption: "Liston Wins Big" and photo. (see) First report coverage on Sonny Liston becoming heavyweight boxing champion of the world ... See More
Great train robbery report, but it was the wrong one...
Item #639195
September 26, 1893
THE OMAHA DAILY BEE, Nebraska, Sept. 26, 1893 The ftpg. has a nice, full column report on a train robbery headed at the top: "ON THE WRONG TRAIN" "Express Robbers in Missouri Who Didn't Know It Was Loaded" "Successful Trick of the Authorities" "Sent Out a Dummy Train in Charge of Well Armed Officers" "Desperate Battle Waged in the Dark" &... See More
Classic train robbery from the Old West...
Item #638577
September 26, 1893
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 26, 1893
* Old west style train robbery
The front page has over a column of text headed; "TRAIN ROBBERS TRAPPED" "Police Filled The Cars" 'Two of the Outlaws Killed and Four Captured" "A Bandit Betrays His Fellows" and more. Actually a great report as it reads like a classic train robbery from the Wild West, the text beginn... See More
Werner von Fritssch killed....
Item #638205
September 26, 1939
BOSTON TRAVELER, September 26, 1939
* General Werner von Fritsch killed
* Supreme Commander of the Army
* German High Command member
The front page has a nice banner headline above the masthead announcing: "FRITSCH MURDERED NAZI PRISONERS DAY" with subheads. (see) Very nice for display.
Complete with 24 pages, nice condition.... See More
Jimmie Foxx's 58th & final home run...
Item #632335
September 26, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 26, 1932
* Jimmie Foxx home run # 58
* Boston Red Sox - MLB baseball
* Final HR of the season (leader)
The sport's section (page 19) has a one column heading: "FOXX HITS NO. 58, BUT MACKMEN BOW" with subheads & box scores. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, ... See More
Lou Gehrig's 1,500th consecutive game.....
Item #627719
September 26, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 26, 1934
* Lou Gehrig 1,500th straight game played
* New York Yankees - MLB baseball
* RMS Queen Mary launching
* Cunard Line ocean liner
The sport's section (page 27) has one column headings: "GEHRIG HITS 48TH AS YANKS WIN, 5-0" "Surpasses His Best Home-Run Mark in 1,500th Consecutive Game--Mates Top Athletics" with box scores. (see)
... See More
Terrific graphic issue on the death of President James Garfield...
Item #624766
September 26, 1881
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Ohio, Sept. 26, 1881
* President James S. Garfield death
* Best title to have ?
See the photos for the terrific & very unusual front page of this issue, which is a huge graphic on the death of President Garfield in the shape of a monument. It looks more like a broadside than the front page of a daily newspaper. Reporting begins on page 3 and continues on page... See More
Brooklyn Dodgers win pennant....
Item #621751
September 26, 1941
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, September 26, 1941
* Brooklyn Dodgers (Los Angeles)
* Wins baseball National League pennant
* 1st time in 21 years - The Bums
This 20 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 16: "Dodgers Cop Title In National League"
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with some margin wear, otherwise in good condition.... See More
Ted Williams announces retirement...
Item #610183
September 26, 1960
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, September 26, 1960
* Ted William retires
* Boston Red Sox
* MLB Baseball
The sport's section (page 10) has a one column heading: "Ted Williams Officially Quits Baseball" See images for text here. 1st report coverage on the announcement of Ted Williams that he will retire at seasons' end which was only 2 days away... See More
Note from President Washington...
Item #602434
September 26, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 26, 1795 Page 3 has a small item prefaced with: "The following is the concluding paragraph of the answer of the President of the United States to the Chairman of the Norfolk meeting against the Treaty:" and what follows is the paragraph, signed in type: G. Washington.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, various small tears & archival mends ne... See More
Hunting wild beasts...
Item #602076
September 26, 1877
THE CLEVELAND HERALD, Cleveland, Ohio, September 26, 1877
* Hunting animals for the zoo & circus
* Lions - tigers - elephants & more
This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
Page 3 has one column headings: "HUNTING WILD BEASTS" "The Dangerous Business of Stocking the Menageries" and more (see photos). The... See More
Nice on Atlanta...
Item #599372
September 26, 1864
THE NEW YORK HERALD, September 26, 1864
* General William T. Sherman
* Atlanta GA Georgia campaign
The front page one column heads include: "ATLANTA" "Rebel Falsehoods Contradicted by General Sherman" "Peace Propositions Tendered by Governor Brown of Georgia" "A Portion of Atlanta Demolished" "Hood's Rebel Army Protecting Mobile" "... See More
Brooklyn Dodgers win pennant....
Item #595123
September 26, 1941
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, September 26, 1941.
* Brooklyn Dodgers (Los Angeles)
* Wins baseball National League pennant
* 1st time in 21 years
* The Bums
This 28 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 17:
"Brooklyn Dodgers Clinch National Flag"
"Whitlow Wyatt Shuts Out Braves While Cards Were Losing to Pirates"
Other news, sport and advertis... See More
Baseball & the America's Cup...
Item #592813
September 26, 1885
NEW YORK CLIPPER, Sept. 26, 1885 A sport and theater-themed newspaper. Inside has an article and nice illustration on: "Aquatic" "The America Cut Stays Here" "A Magnificent Race in True Cutter Weather". The facing page is mostly taken up with "Baseball" reports including box scores of 33 games, with more on the next page.
Sixteen pages, very nice cond... See More
Landing at Salerno...
Item #590300
September 26, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, September 26, 1943 The front page has a six-column, three-line headline which reads "Russians Fight Way Into Kiev Suburbs After Taking Stronghold of Smolensk; Allies Push Ahead in Hills Above Naples" with subhead "Fifth Army Gaining", "Troops Forge Ahead in Heavy Artillery Fire From Both Sides"; "Crests Reported Seized"; &... See More
Nile Kinnick's 1st game as starter....
Item #588966
September 26, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 26, 1937
* Nile Kinnick 1st game as starter
* 1st mention of him in the NYT
* Iowa Hawkeyes - college football
This 80+ page Sunday newspaper has one column headings on page 4 of the sport's section (inside): "WASHINGTON BEATS IOWA WITH PASSES", "Opening Contest of Season at Seattle Packed With Thrills All The Way" and more with lineups... See More
Daniel Boone is reburied...
Item #587757
September 26, 1845
NEW YORK WEEKLY EXPRESS, September 26, 1845
* Daniel Boone
Page 4 has an item which begins: "The Reburial of Daniel Boone & his wife at Frankfort, Ky., took place on Saturday...From 15,000 to 20,000 persons were present from all sections of the West. An immense procession was formed..." with further details (see photos).
Complete in 8 pages, this issue has a little spine wea... See More
Tulane Green Wave undefeated season....
Item #586085
September 26, 1931
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, September 26, 1931
* Tulane Green Wave football
* First game of undefeated season (day of)
* Best title to have in ?
This 28 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 10: "Tulane Begins Title Conquest Today With Fighting Ole Miss Team" with subheads (see photos). This would be the day Tulane would begin their regular season that ende... See More
Adolph Hitler indicted for treason...
Item #585000
September 26, 1930
PRESCOTT JOURNAL MINER, Prescott, Arizona, September 26, 1930
* Early Adolph Hitler
* Trial for treason
This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "WITNESS DURING TREASON TRIAL OUTLINES PLAN" and "Leader States Fascists To Change German Rulings". This was just before Hitler gained power.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day.Light bro... See More
Battleship La Liberte disaster...
Item #580440
September 26, 1911
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, September 26, 1911
* French Battleship La Liberte
* Explosion disaster (1st report)
This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "LIBERTE BLOWN UP", "OVER 300 ARE KILLED", "FRENCH NAVAL DISASTER", and "FIRE REACHES MAGAZINES" and more with photo of the warship. Thi... See More
Jimmie Foxx 58th home run...
Item #580404
September 26, 1932
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, September 26, 1932
* Jimmie Foxx home run # 58
* Boston Red Sox
This 20 page newspaper has one column headlines on 14: "FOXX WALLOPS 58TH HOMER" and "Jimmy Finishes Two Short of Record".
Other baseball news on the last day of the regular season for 1932.
Other news of the day throughout including period advertising.... See More
Dutch Schultz arrested...
Item #572968
September 26, 1935
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, September 26, 1935
* Dutch Shultz arrested
* Arthur Flegenheimer
This 34 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "SCHULTZ 'HICK TOWN' CAPTIVE", "Perth Amboy Police Capture Racketeers--U.S. Moves to Get Him" with photos of Shultz (see photos). Tells of Dutch Shultz's arrest for income tax invasion. He wou... See More
If you are searching for a newspaper from a specific date, please note that we have a vast selection available for purchase by using the date picker on our
gifts and birthday newspapers page.
History's Newsstand Blog
- Announcing: Catalog #327 for February, 2023 – Rare & Early Newspapers for collectors…
- This Day in “News” History (Part II) – January 27th…
- This Day in “News” History… January 23…
- The January (2023) Newsletter from Rare & Early Newspapers…
Timothy Hughes Rare & Early Newspapers
P.O. Box 3636
Williamsport, PA 17701
Phone: 1-570-326-1045
Fax: 1-570-326-7606
E-mail: info@rarenewspapers.com
Hours
Monday through Friday, 7:30 - 4 (ET)
Full Contact Information
P.O. Box 3636
Williamsport, PA 17701
Phone: 1-570-326-1045
Fax: 1-570-326-7606
E-mail: info@rarenewspapers.com
Hours
Monday through Friday, 7:30 - 4 (ET)
Full Contact Information
