1939 JFK photo while still in college...
Item #699188
September 22, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 22, 1939
* Very early John F. Kennedy - JFK
* Photo while still attending Harvard
The top of page 10 has a two column photo showing a young John F. Kennedy with heading: "Another Kennedy Son Arrives Here" Also a one column heading: "22 ARRIVE IN U.S. ON DIXIE CLIPPER" with subhead: "George F. Eliot and a Son of Kennedy Are Among 18 American... See More
A great illustration showing Eskimos hunting for Polar-Bear...
Item #698806
October 11, 1890
HARPER'S WEEKLY October 11, 1890 (Supplement included) The most desired illustration is the double-page print captioned: "Esquimaux Hunters Capturing A Polar-Bear", which is found in the Supplement.
Also included is the entire regular issue which features another great double-page print: ""A Tiger Hunt in India", as well as the full pg. illus. of "The ... See More
Robert Stroud death... Birdman of Alcatraz...
Item #698679
November 22, 1963
NEW YORK HERALD TRIBUNE, Nov. 22, 1963
* Robert Stroud death (1st report)
* "Birdman of Alcatraz" prisoner
* The day of John F. Kennedy's assassination
The top of page 12 has a seven column heading: "'Birdman of Alcatraz'--In Prison 54 Years" with photo. (see images)
This was also the day that John F. Kennedy would be assassinated with some reporting on hi... See More
1948 JFK Airport dedication...
Item #697679
August 01, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 1, 1948
* Idlewild Airport dedication (now called John F. Kennedy JFK Airport)
* President Harry S. Truman
* Many photos
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "TRUMAN DEDICATES IDLEWILD AIRPORT; HAILS IT AS 'FRONT DOOR' FOR THE U.N.; 900 PLANES STAGE PARADE OF AIR MIGHT" with many subheads and related photo. (see photos). Much m... See More
The failed Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba...
Item #697502
April 18, 1961
THE PRATT DAILY TRIBUNE, Kansas, April 18, 1961
* Bay of Pigs invasion (Phony war)
* Fidel Castro - Havana, Cuba
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "Nikita Appeals to Kennedy To Halt Invasion of Cuba" (see images)
Complete with 8 pages, a few small binding holes along spine, small library stamp in the masthead, generally very nice.... See More
Two of the best Kennedy assassination issues to be had...
Item #697416
November 23, 1963
Here is a terrific pair of issues on the assassination of John F. Kennedy from the city where it happened. Both issues are THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS from Texas.
Note: While we do offer each of these issues as stand-alone items, purchasing them as a set will enable you to take advantage of a discounted price.
You get the November 23, 1963 edition which is a quite rare & extremely desirable ne... See More
Did MLK endorse JFK in 1960 ?...
Item #696854
November 03, 1960
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 3, 1960
* Martin Luther King Jr.
* John F. Kennedy - JFK
* 1960 Presidential campaign
The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "Negro Unit Charges King Aids Kennedy" (see images) The presidential was just a few days away.
Complete with 36 pages, light toning along the central fold, a little margins wear, generally good.... See More
President shot dead...
Item #696630
November 22, 1963
THE EVENING BULLETIN, Philadelphia, Nov. 22, 1963 The banner headline announces: "President Shot Dead" with subheads: "Johnson Takes Oath of Officer As President' "Suspect Held; Gov. Connally Is Wounded" and more. The front page is dominated by a large photo of John F. Kennedy
Sections 1, 2 & 3 (of 4?) with pages 1-42 (of 60), light toning to the front page,... See More
Robert Kennedy shot & near death...
Item #696623
June 05, 1968
PHILADELPHIA DAILY NEWS, June 5, 1968 The front page banner headline: "Robert Kennedy Shot; Bullet in Brain, Condition Critical" and more with two photos, one showing RFK alive and still conscious. Page 3 has more photos and several reports.
Robert Kennedy was still alive at the tie this edition went to press.
Complete in 64 pages, tabloid-size, some wear at the margins, generall... See More
Dramatic issue on the Kennedy assassination...
Item #696595
November 22, 1963
NEW YORK JOURNAL AMERICAN, Nov. 22, 1963
* JFK John F. Kennedy assassination
At the very top in red ink is: "KENNEDY EXTRA" with the large banner headline above the masthead: "PRESIDENT DEAD" "Shot By Assassin" with related subheads in the front page news reports.
The photo is headed: "The First Lady Leans Over Husband's Body".
Presumed to ... See More
Dramatic report of JFK's 1963 assassination...
Item #696594
November 22, 1963
THE DAILY MAIL, Anderson, South Carolina, November 22, 1963
* Terrific issue for display
* JFK John F. Kennedy assassination
I believe this to be an "extra" edition put out very quickly to announce: "KENNEDY IS SLAIN" in huge red letters on the front page with banner subhead and two related photos. (see)
Incomplete issue containing the front and back page leafs of... See More
1962 Eastern Air lines Flight 512 disaster...
Item #696500
December 01, 1962
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Dec. 1, 1962
* Eastern Air Lines Flight 512 disaster
* Douglas DC-7 aircraft - airplane crash
* Idlewild - John F. Kennedy JFK airport
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "25 DEAD, 25 SURVIVE PLANE CRASH IN N.Y." with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 38 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally very nice.... See More
Kennedy assassination report in a Dallas newspaper...
Item #696415
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
President Kennedy is assassinated...
Item #696385
November 22, 1963
THE BAKERSFIELD CALIFORNIAN, November 22, 1963
* JFK John F. Kennedy assassination
* Nice headline w/ photo for display
* Early, same day 1st report coverage
The banner headline in red lettering reads: "PRESIDENT MURDERED BY GUNMAN IN DALLAS" with subhead and 2 related photos. Nice for display.
First section only with 10 pages, a little margin wear with a few tiny tears, g... See More
America's first man in space...
Item #695003
May 08, 1961
THE DETROIT NEWS, May 8, 1961
* Astronaut Alan Shepard
* 1st American in space
* Mercury-Redstone 3 - Freedom 7
* JFK - White House ceremony
America's first man is space is heralded with a banner headline: " 'CAPITAL HAILS SHEPARD; Kennedy Gives Medal to Space Hero" with subheads and two related photos. More inside.
This was an historic first in America's eff... See More
Kennedy assassination report in a Dallas newspaper...
Item #694475
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
Nixon Resigns the Presidency as reported in the Washington Post...
Item #693255
August 09, 1974
THE WASHINGTON POST, Washington, D.C., August 9, 1974
* President Richard Nixon resigns
* Best publication to be had
Arguably the most desired newspaper containing major political reports of the last 100 years would be the revered Washington Post. And few political events of the last century would be more significant than the resignation of a sitting President: unprecedented in the 23... See More
Nixon resigns the Presidency: reported in the Washington Post...
Item #692661
August 09, 1974
THE WASHINGTON POST, Washington, D.C., August 9, 1974 Arguably the most desired newspaper containing major political reports of the last 100 years would be the revered Washington Post. And few political events of the last century would be more significant than the resignation of a sitting President: unprecedented in the 230+ year history of the nation's highest office.
The front page fe... See More
University of Mississippi.... James H. Meredith....
Item #692649
October 01, 1962
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., October 1, 1962
* James Howard Meredith
* University of Mississippi
* Day of enrollment
The front page features a nice banner headline: "MEREDITH HOUSED AT OLE MISS, U.S. MARSHALS FIGHT RIOTERS; KENNEDY APPEALS TO STUDETNS" with subheads and 3 related photos. (see) This was the day in which James H. Meredith would enroll at the University of Mississi... See More
Murderess Madalynne Obenchain...
Item #691838
March 10, 1922
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 10, 1922
* Madalynne Obenchain murder trial
* Los Angeles shooting murderess
* John Belton Kennedy killing
* Beverly Glen - Santa Monica Mountains
The front page has a nice banner headline: "MADELYNN TELLS HER STORY" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. More on pages 2 & 3 with related photo.
Complete with 28 pages, light toning and some wear ... See More
1960 controversial interracial marriage...
Item #691539
November 15, 1960
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass. Nov. 15, 1960
* Sammy Davis Jr. & May Britt photo
* Controversial interracial marriage
* John F. Kennedy connection ?
The front page has a two column photo with small heading: "May Britt Weds Sammy Davis" See below for some history on this event.
Complete with 10 pages, light toning at the margins, generally very nice.
wikipedia notes: M... See More
Front page photo of JFK when a Senator...
Item #691468
September 21, 1959
AMERICAN OBSERVER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 21, 1959
* Massachusetts Senator John F. Kennedy photo
The front page features 4 photos, one being: "John Kennedy" concerns a compromise labor-,management bill. Part of the caption states: "...sponsored by Representatives Griffin, Michigan Republican, and Phil Landrum, Georgia Democrat--plus milder provisions backed by Senator K... See More
Chappaquiddick incident... Moon landing...
Item #691264
July 21, 1969
THE PLAIN DEALER, Cleveland, July 21, 1969
* Apollo 11 moon landing
* Chappaquiddick incident
* Mary Jo Kopechne murder
A great front page headline and photo: "Astronauts Walk Moon" (see) Unfortunately this is a incomplete issue and the actually reporting on this historic event is not present.
However the top of page 2 has a nice heading: "Kennedy to Be Charged With ... See More
Kennedy-Nixon Presidential run ends... It's election day...
Item #691185
November 08, 1960
NEW YORK HERALD TRIBUNE, Nov. 8, 1960 This was the day of the Presidential election, with the front page headline noting; "Campaign Ends in TV Crescendo As Rivals Trade Blows All the Way" with many related subheads, including: "Nixon on TV 4 Hours In Campaign Climax" and much more.
Photos include Nixon plus Kennedy's sisters, among a few others.
Complete in 38 pages... See More
John F. Kennedy wins the Presidential election...
Item #691184
November 09, 1960
NEW YORK HERALD TRIBUNE, Nov. 9, 1960
* John F. Kennedy JFK elected president
The 3 line banner headline announces: "Kennedy Victor in Democratic Sweep; Landslide in New York In Indicated; Democrats Keep Control of Congress" with various related subhead.
Included as well is a photo of JFK with wife & daughter at Hyannis Port, plus a photo of Richard & Pat Nixon emer... See More
Where Kennedy spent the morning of his death...
Item #690919
November 22, 1963
FORT WORTH STAR-TELEGRAM--EXTRA, Texas, Nov. 22, 1963
* From the city where he visited on this day
This is the city where Kennedy was not only the day before, but where he gave a breakfast speech the morning of Nov. 22 before traveling to Dallas. A very rare issue as such and seldom found.
The banner headline announces: "KENNEDY DEAD; Connally Also Hit" with related reports.... See More
Dramatic report of JFK's 1963 assassination...
Item #690334
November 22, 1963
THE MIAMI NEWS, Florida, Nov. 22, 1963
* Terrific issue for display
* JFK John F. Kennedy assassination
I believe this to be an "extra" edition put out very quickly to announce: "KENNEDY IS DEAD ! " "Felled By Assassin In Dallas" in huge letters on the front page, as the pagination is odd. There are 8 pages total which is likely all this edition had, but ... See More
1963 JFK funeral.. Oswald shot...
Item #689303
November 25, 1963
WILLIAMSPORT SUN-GAZETTE, Penn., November 25, 1963
* John F. Kennedy funeral w/ photos.
* Lee Harvey Oswald
The front page has a banner headline: "A Saddened Nation Says Goodbye" with subhead and 3 related photos. Also a three column heading: "Oswald Killed In Dallas Jail" (see)
Complete 1st section only with 12 pages, minor creasing, nice condition. ... See More
Robert F. Kennedy on the campaign trail... Jerry Rubin...
Item #688908
July 21, 1975
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, July 21, 1975 Among the articles is: "Inside the Disco Boom" which takes nearly 4 pages with 10 photos. Also within is a review of the movie "Jaws" plus an advertisement for it.
Another page has a volume by Arthur Bell, "Bell Tells". Bell was a gay rights activist who reported much on the gay liberation movement o... See More
Robert F. Kennedy on the campaign trail... Jerry Rubin...
Item #688680
March 21, 1968
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, March 21, 1968 The front page is taken up with an article and photo of Robert F. Kennedy on the campaign trail. Just 2 1/2 months he would be assassinated in Los Angeles.
Page 5 has a lengthy article: "Yippies Anti-Organize A Groovy Revolution" which includes a photo of Jerry Rubin, an American social activist, anti-war leader, and c... See More
U.S. Marines to Thailand in 1962...
Item #687889
May 15, 1962
THE DETROIT NEWS, May 15, 1962
* United States Marines
* Thailand invasion - Laos Reds
* President John F. Kennedy
The front page has a nice headline: "Marines Get Order to Land in Thailand" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 40+ pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within masthead, some small binding holes with minor wear along the spine, generally nice.... See More
Dallas newspaper on the shooting of Oswald...
Item #687841
November 25, 1963
THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Texas, November 25, 1963 Terrific and most unusual issue, as the entire front page--save for the banner headline: "Night Club Man Kills Oswald -- John F. Kennedy's Body Borne to Capitol" is taken up with a huge photo showing Jack Ruby thrusting his pistol forward in the direction of Oswald and others, a split second before Oswald was shot.
Of curious i... See More
Dallas newspaper on the shooting of Oswald...
Item #687840
November 25, 1963
THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Texas, November 25, 1963
* Best Lee Harvey Oswald assassination issue to be had
* JFK John F. Kennedy murder - Jack Ruby
Terrific and most unusual issue, as the entire front page--save for the banner headline: "Nigh Club Man Kills Oswald" "John F. Kennedy's Body Borne to Capitol" is taken up with a huge photo showing Jack... See More
The much more elusive & dramatic Dallas newspaper on the assassination of Oswald...
Item #687837
November 25, 1963
THE DALLAS TIMES HERALD, Texas, November 25, 1963
* Best Lee Harvey Oswald assassination issue to be had
* JFK John F. Kennedy murder - Jack Ruby
* INCOMPLETE ISSUE ***
Although we have had many of the Nov. 25 issue of the Morning News reporting the killing of Oswald, we rarely find the Times Herald newspaper and it offers the much more dramatic--and large--front page photo (now quit... See More
Kennedy is slain...
Item #687552
November 22, 1963
THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY DAILY TRIBUNE--EXTRA, California, Nov. 22, 1963
* John F. Kennedy assassination
Large banner headline announces: "KENNEDY IS SLAIN" "JFK Fatally Wounded By Assassin in Dallas" with various related subheads and photos.
The complete first section (of 3) with pages 1-16, very nice condition.... See More
Kennedy shot...
Item #687543
November 23, 1963
CHICAGO TRIBUNE, Nov. 23, 1963
* John F. Kennedy JFK assassination
This black-bordered issue features a banner headline: "ASSASSIN KILLS KENNEDY - LYNDON JOHNSON SWORN IN" with subhead: "Governor Of Texas Wounded; Marxist Accused Of Murder". Photos include both John F. Kennedy and Lyndon Baines Johnson, both in color.
Believed to be the complete issue with s... See More
Kennedy's assassination, in a Washington, D.C. newspaper...
Item #687014
November 22, 1963
THE EVENING STAR--EXTRA, Washington, D.C., Nov. 22, 1963
* John F. Kennedy assassination
* From our nation's capital
The banner headline announces: "PRESIDENT IS KILLED BY SNIPER IN TEXAS" with two large photos, one: "President Kennedy lies slumped in the back seat of a limousine...".
Great to have this report in a newspaper from the nation's capital.
Thi... See More
Death of Robert Kennedy in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #685430
June 06, 1968
HERALD-EXAMINER--EXTRA, Los Angeles, June 6, 1968
* Robert F. Kennedy shot dead
The banner headline above the masthead announces: "RFK IS DEAD" with a subhead: "Assassin Bullet Fatal". Also a very large photo of: "Sen. Robert Kennedy" This is the city in which he was shot and died. More on the following pages.
The complete first section with pages 1-24. A... See More
Kennedy Speech to Press...
Item #683084
April 28, 1961
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 28, 1961
* JFK's speech to The American Newspaper Publisher's Association
* Freedom of the Press
The front page has: "PRESIDENT URGES PRESS TO CENSOR NEWS AIDING REDS", which shows the beginning of an article covering JFK's speech to American publishers, and contains a related photo. Coverage includes: "It is the unpr... See More
Robert Kennedy shot & near death...
Item #681700
June 05, 1968
THE EVENING BULLETIN, Philadelphia, June 5, 1968
* Robert F. Kennedy shot
* Sirhan Bishara Sirhan
The front page has a banner headline: "Robert F. Kennedy Is Shot in Brain; Bullet Removed; Condition Critical" with subheads and 3 related photos. (see) More on the following pages. Interesting that Robert Kennedy was still alive by time this edition went to press.
First ... See More
Yankee deserters escape... along Williamsburg Road...
Item #680866
January 19, 1864
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, , Virginia, Jan. 19, 1864 A nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy. The front page has: "Tenure of Cabinet Officers--Report of the Committee on the Judiciary" "which takes most of the page. Also on the front page: "City Intelligence" "Confiscation of Yankee Goods" "Captain John Kennedy" and other smaller items.... 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
Moon landing soon to occur... Ed Kennedy/Mary Jo Kopechne auto crash...
Item #680268
July 20, 1969
NEW YORK TIMES, July 20, 1969
* Chappaquiddick Island accident
* Apollo 11 moon flight
Although the moon landing report, found in the following day's paper, was commonly saved by millions, few saved this report reporting the prelude to the historic event, and as such a great companion issue to the "Main On The Moon" issue.
The front page banner headline: "Ast... See More
Civil War reports in this racist newspaper...
Item #680179
April 01, 1865
NEW YORK WEEKLY DAY-BOOK CAUCASIAN, April 1, 1865 A decidedly racist newspaper which began well before the Civil War & lasted a few years after. As such their reporting on war events provide a contrasting perspective beyond most other Northern newspapers.
Some articles include: "Re-Organizing the Democracy" "Execution of Capt. Kennedy" "Another Battle Before Ric... See More
Great photo of JFK...
Item #678010
November 22, 1963
CITIZEN-NEWS, Lankershim, New Hampshire, Nov. 22, 1963 One of the most dramatic and unusual issues on President John F. Kennedy assassination we have offered.Front Page has distinguished image of JFK with the banner headline: "MARTYRED!" Pages 1-12 of what was likely at least a 2 section newspaper. This issue is extremely displayable. and is in very nice, clean condition.... See More
Kennedy vs. Nixon...
Item #677568
November 06, 1960
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 6, 1960
* Dramatic coverage 2 days before the 1960 election
* Kennedy vs. Nixon
The front page has: "KENNEDY TOURS CITY AREA, RENEWS PLEDGE FOR PEACE; NIXON SETS 4-HOUR TV TALK", "KENNEDY APPEARS TO LEAD IN STATE; RELIGION A FACTOR", with additional related articles. Coverage then continues on the front page of section 4... See More
Kennedy is killed: a dramatic presentration....
Item #677152
November 22, 1963
CHICAGO DAILY NEWS, Nov. 22, 1963 One of the more dramatic issues on the assassination of JFK we have offered, and dated the day it was shot.
In large, bold type on the ftpg: "PRESIDENT IS KILLED" and also: "Bullet Pierces Head; Texas Sniper Flees" with a large photo showing the limousine with Mrs. Kennedy over her husband.
The complete 46 page issue, very nice, clean c... See More
Kennedy is killed: a dramatic presentation...
Item #677151
November 22, 1963
CHICAGO DAILY NEWS, Nov. 22, 1963 One of the more dramatic issues on the assassination of JFK we have offered, and dated the day it was shot.
In large, bold type on the ftpg: "PRESIDENT IS KILLED" and also: "Bullet Pierces Head; Texas Sniper Flees" with a large photo showing the limousine with Mrs. Kennedy over her husband.
The complete 46 page issue, a hint of light fo... See More
1936 Triborough Bridge dedication... opens....
Item #677094
July 11, 1936
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, July 11, 1936
* Triborough Bridge opens (1st report)
* Robert F. Kennedy RFK Bridge
* Franklin D. Roosevelt dedication
* Manhattan, Queens and Bronx
The front page has a seven column headline: "President Opens Triborough Bridge" with subheads and large photo. (see) More on page 3 with related a few more related photos.
Complete with 40 pages, ligh... See More
The much more elusive & dramatic Dallas newspaper on the assassination of Oswald...
Item #675768
November 25, 1963
THE DALLAS TIMES HERALD, Texas, November 25, 1963
* Best Lee Harvey Oswald assassination issue to be had
* JFK John F. Kennedy murder - Jack Ruby
Although we have had many of the Nov. 25 issue of the Morning News reporting the killing of Oswald, we rarely find the Times Herald newspaper and it offers the much more dramatic--and large--front page photo (now quite famous) showing&... 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.