1918 Krazy Kat & Abie The Agent comic strips...
Item #705130
May 02, 1918
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, May 2, 1918
* Early "Krazy Kat" comic strip
* Cartoonist George Herriman
* "Abie the Agent" Jewish car salesman
* Harry Hershfield "the Jewish Will Rogers"
Pages 12 & 13 have four early comic strips titled: "Baron Bean", "Abie The Agent" & "Krazy Kat". See images for the full "Krazy Kat&qu... See More
Battle of Buda (Budapest)... One month prior to the historic fall of Buda!
Item #705111
August 05, 1686
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 5, 1686
* The Battle of Buda (modern day Budapest)
* Considerable details
* The Fall of Buda approx. one month away
Contains lengthy reports regarding the Battle of Buda (modern day Budapest), fought between the Holy League and the Ottoman Empire. Too much information to describe. See images for portions of the coverage. Due to the early date, it is quite ... See More
Death of Brigham Young, and three more Mormon reports...
Item #704856
September 06, 1877
AMERICAN SOCIALIST, Oneida, New York, Sept. 6, 1877 Page 7 under "Items Of News" has 4 Mormon items, one noting: "Brigham Young died on the 29th ult. after a brief attack of cholera morbus & inflammation of the bowels. He was buried on Sunday, the 2d."
Another has: "Brigham Young discouraged free schools, but he sent several of his children to the best educa
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Another has: "Brigham Young discouraged free schools, but he sent several of his children to the best educa
1961 Ran Eliran wedding in Greenwich Village...
Item #704590
July 06, 1961
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, July 6, 1961
* Ran Eliran wedding in Greenwich Village
* "Israel's Ambassador of Song" Israeli singer
* Jews - Jewish - Judaica - born in Haifa, Palestine
Page 6 has a small heading: "Israeli Folk Singer Weds at Cabaret Here" with report. (see image)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because t... See More
Significant Washington letter to the Jewish congregation of Newport...
Item #704389
September 15, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Sept. 15, 1790 The back page contains one of the more significant Judaica items found in an American newspaper.
It presents the full text of the: "Address Of The Hebrew Congregation in Newport, Rhode Island To the President of the United States of America", signed in type by the warden, Moses Seixas, welcoming the President to the city.... See More
Jewiish activist Herman Bernstein death...
Item #704355
September 01, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 1, 1935
* Herman Bernstein death
* Jewish activist - Jews
The top of page 18 has a one column heading: "HERMAN BERNSTEIN DIES IN BERKSHIRES" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Herman Bernstein, American journalist, poet, novelist, playwright and Jewish activist. He was the founder of the Jewish newspaper, The Day (Der... See More
1918 Krazy Kat & Abie The Agent comic strips...
Item #704144
May 23, 1918
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, May 23, 1918
* Early "Krazy Kat" comic strip
* Cartoonist George Herriman
* "Abie the Agent" Jewish car salesman
* Harry Hershfield "the Jewish Will Rogers"
Pages 12 & 13 have four early comic strips titled: "Baron Bean", "Abie The Agent" & "Krazy Kat". See images for the full "Krazy Kat&q... See More
First Jewish-American appointed to a federal post...
Item #704141
June 11, 1801
THE UNIVERSAL GAZETTE, Washington, D.C., June 11, 1801
* Extremely Historic from the turn of the 19th century
* First Jewish American Appointment to a federal position
* A significant report for any Judaica collection
It is reported in a brief, inconspicuous report on page 2, but its significance is considerable.
It was in 1801 when a significant stride in the recognition of Jewish ... See More
Synagogues hold memorial services... Much on the assassination & funeral of Lincoln...
Item #704120
April 21, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, April 21, 1865
* Rare 1st-page mentions of Synagogue services
* Re: Abraham Lincoln's assassination & funeral
* Black mourning borders on all eight pages
Perhaps the most noteworthy coverage is the front-page details regarding various services being held at local synagogues - which includes the congregations at "B'nai Israel," "Bikur Cholim... See More
Kissinger - 1st Jewish American Secretary of State... Jim Croce 's death...
Item #703969
September 22, 1973
THE NEWS AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, North Carolina, September 22, 1973
* Kissinger - 1st Jewish-American & 1st Naturalized Citizen to become U.S. Secretary of State
* Jim Croce dies in plane crash
The front page has a three-column heading: "Kissinger Confirmed In 78-7 Senate Vote", which tells of ... See More
Seccession Bill passed...
Jewish refugee vessel, Exodus 1947, seized by British...
Item #703917
July 19, 1947
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 19, 1947
* Exodus 1947 - Jewish refuge vessel boarded - 3 killed
* Presidential Succession Act of 1947
The front page has: "3 Slain on Zionist Vessel As Refugees Fight British," which continues on an inside page. Page 5 has: "SILVER ASSAILS SEIZURE - Zionist Hopes U.N. Will Not Tolerate British Action," and, "AMBUSHED BRITON SLAIN IN PALESTI... See More
Jewish soldiers of the Revolutionary War honored...
Item #703873
May 31, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 31, 1939
* Jewish soldiers honored - Memorial Day celebration
* First Shearith Israel Graveyard
* George Washington's letter to the Touro Synagogue mentioned
The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "JEWISH WAR DEAD OF 1776 EXTOLLED", with multiple subheadings and 8 paragraphs of text. Noteworthy is the mention of President George Washington's h... See More
1964 Ben Shahn drawing of Barry Goldwater...
Item #703779
October 29, 1964
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Oct. 29, 1964
* Ben Shahn - American Jewish artist
* Social realism - left wing political views
* Barry Goldwater as a baby etching - cartoon
* Republican presidential candidate
* "Vote for Lyndon Johnson" campaign
The front page has a pro-Lyndon Johnson and anti-Barry Goldwater drawing by artist Ben Shahn which is... See More
Historic!
The Jew Bill... Striving for equal rights for the Jews...
Item #703144
May 29, 1819
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 29, 1819
* Precursor to the Jew Bill - extremely historic
* Equal rights for Jews - voting
* Henry Marie Brackenridge's speech
This notable issue contains the full text of the speech presented by H.M. Brackenridge in the Maryland House of Delegates when the Jew Bill was under consideration.
The text of Brackenridge's speech is ... See More
Death of Marvin Gaye in a Los Angeles newspaper... Jerusalem attacked...
Item #703109
April 02, 1984
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 2, 1984
* Marvin Gaye's death report
* Soul and R&B singer & songwriter
* "Prince of Motown"
* His father held as killer
* Jerusalem is attacked by terrorists
The middle of the front page has a two column head announcing the death of Marvin Gaye, one of the greats of music who helped shape the sound of Motown in the 1960's: "... See More
1974 War of Attrition in the Bashan Salient...
Item #702874
April 15, 1974
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, April 15, 1974
* War of Attrition in the Bashan Salient
* Israel Jews Jewish vs. Syria Syrians
The front page has a banner headline: "Big Mt. Hermon battle; Israelis and Syrians fight hand-to-Hand" (see images)
Complete with 112 pages, tabloid size, nice condition.
The inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris...
Item #702868
January 21, 2021
NEW YORK POST, Jan. 21, 2021
* 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
1918 Krazy Kat & Abie The Agent comic strips...
Item #702720
June 28, 1918
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, June 28, 1918
* Early "Krazy Kat" comic strip
* Cartoonist George Herriman
* "Abie the Agent" Jewish car salesman
* Harry Hershfield "the Jewish Will Rogers"
Pages 14 & 15 have four early comic strips titled: "Baron Bean", "Abie The Agent" & "Krazy Kat". See images for the full "Krazy Kat&... See More
Jews ordered to turn over their valuables...
Item #702699
February 24, 1939
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 24, 1939
* The Jewish Holocaust in progress
* Jews ordered to give up valuables
* Hermann Goering - Adolf Hitler
The top of page 3 has a one column head: "Reich Orders Jews To Cede Valuables" with subheads: "German or Stateless Ones Must Turn In All Precious Metals and Stones in Fortnight" "'Compensation' To Be Set" "Mov... See More
1957 Gaza Strip riots...
Item #702643
March 11, 1957
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, March 11, 1957
* Arabs riot and lynchings
* Jews - Jewish - Israel
* U.N. troops in Gaza Strip - Palestine
* Return of Egyptian administration
The front page has a nice banner headline: "ARAB RIOTERS STONE U.N. POLICE IN GAZA" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 48 pages, light toning at the margins, small binding holes along the spine, small libr... See More
Jewish refugees - Exodus 1947's seizure...
Item #702603
July 21, 1947
NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 21, 1947
* SS Exodus 1947 seized by British w/ considerable details
* Jewish refugee packet steamship travesty - Aliyah Bet
* Frankie Frisch becomes 1st switch-hitter to make H.O.F.
The front page has: "JEWS SHIPPED BACK TO PORT IN FRANCE, PALESTINE REPORTS," with subhead, "Soldier Killed, Policeman Shot, Others Hurt In Retaliation for Ac... See More
Touro Synagogue honored....
Item #702585
March 09, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 9, 1946
* Touro Synagogue in Newport, Rhode Island
* Declared a National Historic Site
Page 15 has one column headings that include: "NATION SETS APART TOURO SYNAGOGUE" "Shrine of Judaism at Newport, Oldest in Country, Designated as a Historic Site" "Relic Of Colonial Beauty" "Clergy of Other Faiths Join in Extolling Memorial to E... See More
Death of actor/dancer Danny Kaye, in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #702577
March 04, 1987
LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 4, 1987
* Danny Kaye death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie film comedian actor
* American-Jewish singer and dancer
* Best title to be had ?
The top of the front page features three photos of iconic film star & dancer Danny Kaye, beneath which is a one column heading: "Danny Kaye, 74, Dies; World Was His Stage". The article carries over to ... See More
"First they came for the Socialists... then they came for me."
Martin Niemöller sent to a concentration camp....
Item #702576
March 04, 1938
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, March 4, 1938
* Reverend Martin Niemöller sent to a concentration camp
* Anti-Nazi theologian and Lutheran pastor
* Famous "First they came..." statement fame
The front page has a two column-wide article headed: "Niemöller Sent to Prison Camp," followed by considerable text (see images). The report speaks of the anti-Nazi theolog... See More
Hitler drafts Jews for work... Gandhi weakens during his fast...
Item #702548
March 06, 1939
NEW YORK TIMES, March 6, 1939
* Mahatma Gandhi - "Fast Unto Death"
* Jews and Aryans - separated at work
Two notable front-page reports, the first with two column heads: "Germany Drafts Jews for Work; Sets Them Apart from 'Aryans' " "Aim Is to Meet Pledge Made to Rublee and to Free 'Germans' for 'State-Political' Jobs---'100-a-... See More
Jewish Holocaust prediction ?... Adolf Hitler...
Item #702385
December 13, 1931
NEW YORK TIMES, December 13, 1931
* Jewish Holocaust warning - Jews
* Pre Hitler's Nazi Germany
The top of page 16 has a one column heading: "A MENACE TO JEWS SEEN IF HITLER WINS" with subheads. A early and impending warning of the eventual barbarities committed in Nazi Germany before Adolf Hitler was in power.
The complete 1st section only with all 32 pages, rag editio... See More
Babi Yar Jewish massacres... Kyiv, Ukraine...
Item #702078
November 17, 1943
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass. Nov. 17, 1943
* Babi Yar gulley massacres
* Kiev - Kyiv, Ukraine
* Jewish - Jews genocide
* German campaign on Soviet Union
The front page has a one column heading: "Nazis Salvaged Jews' Clothes Before Slaying" (see images) These massacres took place a little over 2 years earlier but this is when it was first discovered and made public.
Complete wi... See More
Lewis Yelland Andrews assassination in Nazareth...
Item #701921
September 27, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 27, 1937
* Lewis Yelland Andrews assassination
* Killed by Arab at Nazareth, Israel
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "British Chief in Galilee Killed By Arabs Near Nazareth Church" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the assassination of Lewis Yelland Andrews, British District Commissioner for the Gaillee during the British Ma... See More
"Night of broken glass" in Berlin signals the beginning of the Holocaust...
Item #701918
November 09, 1938
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, Nov. 9, 1938
* Crystal Night (Kristallnacht) BEGINNING
* Night of Broken Glass - Persecution of Jews
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading that announces the beginning of what was to become known as Kristallnacht, the "night of broken glass":
"Nazi Shooting Spurs Jewish Persecution" The article carries over to pag... See More
1949 Israel-Egypt Armistice Agreement...
Item #701886
February 24, 1949
THE DETROIT NEWS, February 24, 1949
* Israel-Egypt Armistice Agreement
* Mandatory Palestine - Al-Faluja
Page 31 has a five column heading: "Israel and Egypt Sign Armistice" with subhead and related map. (see images)
Complete with 68 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.
1938 Sholomo Ben-Yosef execution... Jewish... Jews...
Item #701872
June 30, 1938
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, June 30, 1938
* Shlomo Ben-Yosef hanging
* Revisionist Zionist - Irgun
* 1st Jew executed by British
* Mandatory Palestine
* Jewish - Jews - Judaica
The front page has one column headings: "Holy Land Is Put Under Army Rule" "Jews Protest British Execution of Youth" (see image) First report coverage on the execution of Shlomo Ben-Yosef.
Complet... See More
Partition Plan for Palestine cancelled in 1937....
Item #701770
June 15, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 15, 1937
* Partition Plan for Palestine cancelled
* Jewish State - Arabs objects
Near the bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "Plan to Divide Palestine Reported Dropped Because of Arab and Jewish Opposition" (see) 1st report coverage on the cancellation on the implementation of the Plan of Partition Palestine. The plan would eventually happ... See More
1956 Suez Crisis... Jews-Arabs...
Item #701360
October 31, 1956
MIRROR NEWS, EXTRA, Los Angeles, October 31, 1956
* Suez Canal Crisis
* Second Arab-Israeli War
The front page has a nice banner headline: "CAIRO BOMBED; British, French Launch Air, Naval Attack on Suez" with subheads. (see images)
Complete 1st section only with all 20 pages, minor margin wear, generally in good condition.
... See More
Joe Louis vs. Max Schmeling... Rematch...
Item #701348
June 22, 1938
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, June 22, 1938
* Joe Louis (Brown Bomber)
* Max Schmeling (German fighter)
* Famous rematch - boxing (day of)
* Joseph Goebbels speech in Berlin
* Rid Germany of the Jewish population
The front page has a heading: "$1,000,000 Fight Gate !" with subheads. The front page of the sport's section has a banner headline: "IT'S ON TONIGHT! SCHMELIN... See More
Yom Kippur War begins in 1973...
Item #701218
October 11, 1973
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., Oct. 11, 1973
* Valley of Tears - Golan Heights
* Yom Kippur War beginning
* Israel vs. Egypt - Syria & more
* Arab-Israeli conflict - Arab States
* Jews - Jewish - Judaica
The front page has a three column heading: "Israel Claims Golan Control" and related photo. (see images) More inside.
Complete 1st section only with 12 pages, nice conditio... See More
2002 Hebrew University of Jerusalem bombing...
Item #701014
August 01, 2002
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 1, 2002
* Hebrew University of Jerusalem
* Mount Scopus bombing - massacre
* Palestinian militant group Hamas
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "Blast Kills 7 at University in Jerusalem" with subhead and 2 related photos. (see images) More on page A10.
Complete with all sections (100+ pages), great condition.... See More
1990 Meir Kahane assassination... Jewish militant...Meir Kan
Item #700783
November 06, 1990
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 6, 1990
* Meir Kahane assassination - Jews
* Orthodox rabbi spiritual leader
* Jewish Defense League co-founder
* Anti Antisemitism militant - terrorist
The front page has a two column heading: "Militant Rabbi Kahane Slain by N.Y. Gunman" with subhead and photo. (see images)
Complete with all sections (100+ pages), nice condition.... See More
Yom Kippur War begins in 1973...
Item #700540
October 11, 1973
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., Oct. 11, 1973
* Valley of Tears - Golan Heights
* Yom Kippur War beginning
* Israel vs. Egypt - Syria & more
* Arab-Israeli conflict - Arab States
* Jews - Jewish - Judaica
The front page has a four column heading: "Israel Reclaims Heights; Egyptians Pour Into Sinai" and related photo. (see images)
Complete with 76 pages, minor spine wear, gen... See More
Anwar Sadat to recognize Israel as a nation...
Item #700363
November 20, 1977
THE NEW YOK TIMES, Nov. 20, 1977
* Egypt to recognize Israel
* Anwar Sadat visits Jerusalem
* Israeli-Palestine peace process
The front page has a banner headline: "SADAT ARRIVES TO WARM WELCOME IN ISRAEL; SAYS HE HAS SPECIFIC PROPOSALS FOR PEACE" with subheads and 3 related photos. (see images) More inside.
Complete with 76 pages, good condition.... See More
Yom Kippur War in 1973...
Item #700279
October 12, 1973
THE NEW AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, North Carolina, Oct. 12, 1973
* Yom Kippur War - Syrian border
* Israel vs. Egypt - Syria & more
* Arab-Israeli conflict - Arab States
The front page has a four column headline: "Israelis Cross Syrian Border" with related map. (see images)
Complete with 40 pages, four binding holes along the spine, nice condition.... See More
King Ibn Saud & the Palestine situation....
Item #700278
November 21, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 21, 1945
* Ibn Saud statement
* King of Saudi Arabia
* Palestine - Jews & Arabs
Page 6 has a one column heading: "IBN SAUD CAUTIONS LONDON ON ZIONISM" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day shortly after World War II. Complete in 36 pages, rag edition, nice condition.... See More
Anwar Sadat to recognize Israel as a nation...
Item #700192
November 20, 1977
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 20, 1977
* Egypt to recognize Israel
* Anwar Sadat visits Jerusalem
* Israeli-Palestine peace process
The front page has a headline: "Israel Euphoric as Sadat Arrives---With Peace Plan" with subhead and 3 related photos. (see images) More inside.
Complete 1st section only with 30 pages, nice condition.... See More
Anwar Sadat to recognize Israel as a nation...
Item #700191
November 18, 1977
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 18, 1977
* Egypt to recognize Israel
* Anwar Sadat to visit Jerusalem
* Israeli-Palestine peace process
The front page has a banner headline: "Israelis Cheer Egyptians" with subhead and related photo. (see images) More inside.
Complete 1st section only with 28 pages, nice condition.... See More
1872 Portland, New York train wreck disaster....
Item #700085
December 25, 1872
THE NEW YORK HERALD, December 25, 1872
* Christmas eve train wreck disaster
* Cross Cut Railroad - Portland, New York
* Phineas Barnum Circus Museum Fire
The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "RAILROAD HOLOCAUST" with subheads. (see images)
The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "BURNING OF BARNUM'S" with subheads. (see images)
Other news of the d... See More
1946 Tel Aviv car park raid...
Item #700065
April 26, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 26, 1946
* Tel Aviv - Israel car park raid
* Jewish insurgency in Mandatory Palestine
* Zionist underground groups - Lehi militants
Page 8 has a one column heading: "6 Britons In Tel Aviv Slain By Extremists" (see images)
Complete with 44 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally very nice.
wikipedia notes: On 25 April 1946, a Lehi... See More
Elvis & Priscilla divorce...
Item #700007
October 10, 1973
TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT, Florida, Oct. 10, 1973
* Elvis & Priscilla Presley get divorced
* Yom Kippur War - Israel vs. Arab nations
The bottom of the front page has a three column heading: "Presley, Wife Priscilla Divorced; He Gives Her Kiss, $1.5 Million" with photo. (see image) I suspect this to be a rare item because their was really no reason to save it at the time.
Also fro... See More
Yom Kippur War begins in 1973...
Item #699947
October 10, 1973
PALO ALTO TIMES, California, Oct. 10, 1973
* Valley of Tears - Golan Heights
* Yom Kippur War beginning
* Israel vs. Egypt - Syria & more
* Arab-Israeli conflict - Arab States
* Jews - Jewish - Judaica
* FRONT LEAF ONLY ****
The front page has a headline: "Israel retakes Golan Heights" (see images)
FRONT LEAF ONLY (pages 1 & 2)... See More
Anwar Sadat recognizes Israel as a nation...
Item #699939
November 22, 1977
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 22, 1977
* Egypt recognizes Israel
* Anwar Sadat visits Jerusalem
* Successful meeting w/ Menahem Begin
* Israeli-Palestine peace process
The front page has a two column headline: "'No More War,' Sadat, Begin Say" with various subheads and 2 related photos. (see images) More inside.
Complete 1st section only with 32 pages, nice condition.... See More
Anwar Sadat recognizes Israel as a nation...
Item #699938
November 21, 1977
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 21, 1977
* Egypt recognizes Israel
* Anwar Sadat visits Jerusalem
* Successful meeting w/ Menahem Begin
* Israeli-Palestine peace process
The front page has a nice banner headline: "SADAT ACCEPTS ISRAEL AS A NATION; Begin Opens Borders to Egypt; but Deadlock Remains" with various subheads and two related photos. Much more inside.
Complete 1st section onl... See More
Bataan Death March in 1942... WWII...
Item #699843
January 28, 1944
WILMINGTON MORNING STAR, North Carolina, January 28, 1944
* Bataan Death March (1st report)
* Imperial Japanese Army atrocities
* Made public for the first time
A terrific issue on the Bataan Death March with a seven column headline on the front page: "Army And Navy Release Horror Story Of Jap Brutality To Gallant Defenders On Bataan" with subheads. (see images) First report cov... See More
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