Superman color comic strip (#29) from the first year of publication...
Item #724699
May 19, 1940
COMIC SECTION only of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, May 19, 1940
* "The Panic at the Circus"
* Superman (color comic strip) - #29
* 1st year of publication
* Jerry Siegel & Joe Shuster
This is a first year printing of the "Superman" color comic strip (by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster), which began in limited newspapers (through the McClure Newspaper Syndicate) on Nov... See More
Beginning of the Korean War...
Item #724621
June 26, 1950
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, June 26, 1950
* Korean war begins
* U.S. involvement starts
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "NORTH KOREAN DRIVE IS REPORTED HALTED" and more. (see images)
Complete with 50 pages, a little margin wear, generally nice.
background: On June 26, 1950, the Korean Peninsula was engulfed in the chaos of a full-sca... See More
This historic Funding Act of 1790...
Item #724612
August 07, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Aug. 7, 1790
* United States Funding Act of 1790
* President George Washington signs
* Also John Adams & Thomas Jefferson
Taking about a full page of text, including almost all of page 2 is: "An Act making Provision for the Debt of the United States" which is signed in type by John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and George Washington.
This w... See More
Robert Alton Harris' 1992 execution...
Item #724523
April 22, 1992
LOS ANGELS TIMES, April 22, 1992
* Robert Alton Harris execution
* San Quentin State Prison gas chamber
* 1st in California in 25 years
* Years of debate for "Capital Punishment"
The front page has a nice banner headline: "Harris Dies After Judicial Duel; 4 Stays Quashed; 'I'm Sorry,' Murderer Says" with subheads and related photo. Much more ins... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1679...
Item #724522
March 04, 1679
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, March 4, 1679
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* Hold something original in your hands from the 17th century
* Great gift idea for that history buff
This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine... See More
From 1878 territorial Montana...
Item #724521
January 18, 1878
THE HELENA DAILY HERALD, Montana, Jan. 18, 1878
* Pre statehood Montana
* Rare Old West publication
This newspaper is from 11 years before Montana statehood. With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to 1900, here is an opportunity to get an issue from the old West back when cowboys, Indians, saloons, gold miners & gunfights were often seen on a regular basis..
Four... See More
1944 Battle of Leyte Gulf begins...
Item #724519
October 24, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 24, 1944
* Battle of Leyte Gulf - Sibuyan Sea
* Philippines - William Halsey
* Largest naval battle in history
The front page has a three column heading: "LEYTE DRIVE GAINS" with subheads that include: "JAPANESE SET BACK" and more. Coverage continues on page 10 with related maps. (see images)
Complete with all 38... See More
Al 'Scarface' Capone enters Alcatraz...
Item #724518
August 23, 1934
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., Aug. 23, 1934
* Al "Scarface" Capone - Gangster - Mob boss
* Alcatraz Island Prison - San Francisco Bay
Near the bottom of the front page is a one column heading: "Capone Faces Prison Labor 48 Hours a Week" (see images)
Complete with 16 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally nice.
background: Al Capone&rsqu... See More
Seccession Bill passed...
Jewish refugee vessel, Exodus 1947, seized by British...
Item #724517
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
Jehovah's Witnesses and distribution of literature in the 1940's...
Item #724515
April 05, 1941
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 5, 1941
* Charles Hussock arrest in New York City
* Distribution of literature on public streets
* Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society member
* Jehovah's Witnesses movement stalled
* Charles Taze Russell followers - Bible Students
The top of the back page has a one column heading: "JEHOVAH ARREST HIGH COURT ISSUE" with subheads. (s... See More
Thomas Edison 2 cent stamp released in 1929...
Item #724511
June 06, 1929
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. June 6, 1929
* Thomas Edison's 2 cent stamp
* Electric Light Golden Jubilee
* Menlo Park, New Jersey release
* 1879 carbon-filament lamp anniversary
The front page has a two column heading: "Thousands Join in Rush for Edison Light Stamps" with subhead and photo of Edison. (see images) There is a thin printing flaw that slightly affects the ... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1693...
Item #724436
June 01, 1693
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, June 1, 1693
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* Hold something in your hands from the 17th century
* Unique gift idea for that history buff
This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As was... See More
Future "Supercomputer" prediction in 1981...
Item #724431
February 27, 1981
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, Feb. 27, 1981
* Ralph Gomory and IBM
* Future of supercomputers ?
* High-performance computing
The top of front page has a one column heading: "Can a 'Supercomputer' Be Built? Team at IBM Grows More Confident" with lead-in: "Faster Figurer" and subheads. (see images)
Complete with 36 pages, nice condition.
AI notes: In 19... See More
Horton Smith wins 1936 Masters golf tournament
Item #724430
April 07, 1936
SECTION TWO (sports) section only of the Chicago Daily Tribune, April 7, 1936
* Horton Smith wins 2nd Masters Tournament
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia
The front page of this section has a nice banner headline for display: "HORTON SMITH'S 285 WINS MASTERS' GOLF" with subheads, photo and scores. (see images)
Complete section two only with 12 pages, rag edition in v... See More
1970 "Black Panthers" New Haven rally...
Item #724429
May 02, 1970
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Mass. May 2, 1970
* Black Panthers Party rally
* New Haven, Connecticut
* Abbie Hoffman & Bobby Seale
The front page has a two column heading: "Panther's Rally Without Incident" with lead-in: "Abby Hoffman Speaks" (see images)
Complete with 12 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, small binding holes along the spine,... See More
Wright Brother 1st flight... 25th anniversary...
Item #724428
December 17, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 17, 1928
* Wilbur & Orville Wright Brothers
* First airplane flight success
* Kitty Hawk, North Carolina
* 25th anniversary celebration
The top of page 20 has a one column heading: "WRIGHT PILGRIMS VISIT LANGLEY FIELD" with subheads. Also on the same page is another one column heading: "German Recalls Test Of Wrights In Europe" with subhea... See More
1931 professional wrestling match w/ Jim Londos...
Item #724421
March 20, 1931
THE DETROIT NEWS, March 20, 1931
* Upcoming Jim Londos vs. Renato Gardini
* Early professional wrestling match
* NWA World Heavyweights
* From the city where it happened
The front page of the sport's section has a two column heading: "Just A Night's Work For Mr. Jas. Londos" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with all 64 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.... See More
See the displayable front page from the 18th century...
Item #724414
December 19, 1713
THE POST-BOY, London, Dec. 19, 1713
* Nice masthead engravings
* Unique gift idea
This was one of the prominent early newspapers published in London during the late 17th and early 18th centuries.
It began publication in 1695, & was a single-sheet folio newspaper, printed on both sides, carrying a mix of foreign news (especially European wars, treaties, and royal affairs), English... See More
Gainesville, Georgia tornadoes disaster...
Item #724394
April 07, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 7, 1936
* Gainesville, Georgia
* Tupelo, Mississippi
* Tornadoes disaster
* Horton Smith wins Masters Tournament
The front page has a two-column headline: "300 KILLED BY TORNADOES OVER WIDE AREA IN SOUTH; PROPERTY DAMAGE HEAVY" with subheads. (see) Much more inside with related photos.
The sport's section (page 32) has a banner headline: "Great Stretch Drive Gives Horton Smith ... See More
Ohio State Buckeyes football... 1939 Big Ten champs....
Item #724393
November 26, 1939
SECTION TWO (Sports) section only of the Chicago Sunday Tribune, Nov. 26, 1939
* Ohio State Buckeyes (1939)
* Declared Big Ten champions (1st report)
* NCAA college football
The front page of this section has a banner headline: "NOTRE DAME LOSES; MICHIGAN BEATS OHIO" with subheads that include: "BUCKEYES TAKE TITLE DESPITE 21 TO 14 DEFEAT and more lineups. (see images) ... See More
Iron Cutain speech in 1946.... Winston Churchill...
Item #724392
March 06, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 6, 1946
* Winston Churchill - Iron Curtain Speech
* Fulton MO Missouri
The front page has a five column headline: "CHURCHILL ASSAILS SOVIET POLICY" with subheads and related photo. (see) First report coverage of Winston Churchill giving his famous "Iron Curtain' speech in Fulton, Missouri. Complete text of Churchill's speech on page 4 with t... See More
1938 Boeing 314 Ocean Clipper 1st flight...
Item #724345
June 08, 1938
THE NW YORK TIMES, June 8, 1938
* Boeing 314 Ocean Clipper makes debut
* Pan American Airways flying boat
* First maiden flight of the seaplane
The top of page 24 has a one column heading: "NEW OCEAN CLIPPER IN FIRST TRIAL HOP" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 48 pages, rag edition in great condition.
background: The Ocean Clipper, one of the early ... See More
1991 death of actress Jean Arthur... L.A. Times...
Item #724344
March 18, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 18, 1993
* Helen Hayes death (1st report)
* American Broadway & film actress
* "First Lady of the American Theater"
* Best publication to be had ?
The front page has a one column heading: "Helen Hayes, Legend of U.S. Theater, Dies" with related pictorial. (see images) Much more inside with lengthy text and a few more photos.
Great to have ... See More
1921 Mingo County coal fields war...
Item #724343
May 23, 1921
THE GREENSBORO PATRIOT, N.C., May 23, 1921
* West Virginia coal mines war
* Coal miners vs. operators labor conflict
* Poor working conditions - (UMWA)
* Merrimac, Mingo County
Page has a small one column heading: "Mingo County Placed Under Martial Law" (see images)
Complete with 8 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, irregular along the spine, g... See More
1943 The assassination of Boris III of Bulgaria...
Item #724342
August 29, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 29, 1943
* King Boris III of Bulgaria assassination ?
* Tsar - czar of Kingdom of Bulgaria poisoned ?
The front page has a five column heading: "BORIS DIES AS NAZI ULTIMATUM EXPIRES" with subheads. (see images) First report coverage continues on page 12 with photo.
Complete 1st section only with 42 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
background... See More
Malcom X Death... Elijah Muhammad....
Item #724341
February 27, 1965
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., February 27, 1965
* Malcolm X assassination plot
* Elijah Muhammad - Muslims
* Search for the murderers
The front page has a three column photo with small heading: "Muslim Leader Nearly Hidden" and brief text. (see images)
Complete with all 12 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally nice.
background: On February 21, 1965, M... See More
Wright Brothers National Memorial....
Item #724340
May 03, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 3, 1928
* Wright Brothers National Memorial
* Kill Devil Hill, Kitty Hawk, North Carolina
* Granite boulder - cornerstone erected
The top of page 4 has a two column heading: "Kitty Hawk Honors First Plane Flight In Monument to the Wright Brothers" (see images)
Complete with 56 pages, light toning at the margins, a little irregular long the spine, g... See More
Space monkeys Able and Miss Baker...
Item #724339
May 29, 1959
THE DETROIT NEWS, May 29, 1959
* Space monkeys Able & Miss Baker
* 1st living beings returned from space alive
The front page has a one column heading: "U.S. Space Monkeys to Meet Press" More on page 2. (see images)
Complete with all 46 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, small binding holes along the spine, generally in good condition.
background: Able, a rhesus macaque, and Miss Ba... See More
Harry H. Frazee death... Babe Ruth debacle fame...
Item #724338
June 05, 1929
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. June 5, 1929
* Harry Herbert Frazee death
* Boston Red Sox baseball fame
* Sold Babe Ruth to the Yankees
The front page has a one column heading: "HARRY H. FRAZEE, FORMER OWNER OF RED SOX, DIES" with subhead. (see images) He was best known for selling Babe Ruth to the Yankees thus starting the Curse of the Bambino.
Complete in 28 pages, light t... See More
1934 Adolph Hitler's "Daily Mail" interview...
Item #724335
August 06, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 6, 1934
* Newly named Fuhrer Adolph Hitler
* British tabloid "Daily Mail" interview
* Germany doesn't want a future war ?
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "HITLER BARS WAR; ASSERTS THAT 1918 'WAS LESSON TO US'" with subheads. (see images) Was this his way of fooling the World so he could build his war machine ? Thi... See More
1977 Alice Cooper concert advertisement...
Item #724333
June 27, 1977
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, June 27, 1977
* Alice Cooper - "The Alice Cooper Show" tour
* American rock singer and songwriter
* Nassau Coliseum concert advertisement
* w/ Atlanta Rhythm Section - Southern rock band
Page 75 has a full page advertisement for a "The Alice Cooper Show starring Alice Cooper" concert at the Nassau Coliseum i... See More
Item #724310
October 12, 1987
LOS ANGLES TIMES, Oct. 12, 1987
* Second National March on Washington for for Lesbian and Gay Rights
* First display of the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt
* Organized by AIDS and LGBT rights activist Cleve Jones
The front page has a two column heading: "200,000 Call for More AIDS Research Funds" with subhead and photo showing the crowd examining the AIDS Memorial Quilt. (see i... See More
Jersey Joe Walcott wins heavyweight boxing title...
Item #724303
July 19, 1951
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 19, 1951
* Jersey Joe Walcott wins boxing heavyweight title
* Oldest in history at the time vs. Ezzard Charles
The top of page 27 has a seven column heading: "Walcott Knocks Out Charles in Seventh, Wins Heavyweight Title" with subheads and photo of the knockout. A smaller mention of this fight at the bottom of the front page. (see images) Walcott became the ... See More
Israel invasion of Southern Lebanon in 1978...
Item #724302
March 15, 1978
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 15, 1978
* Israel launches Operation Litani
* Israelis military forces invade Lebanon
* Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO)
* In response for the Coastal Road massacre
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "ISRAELIS INVADE LEBANON; LAND, SEA AND AIR UNITS ARE REPORTED IN ACTION" with subheads and related map. (see images)
Compete w... See More
Ted Bundy's 1978 capture and arraignment...
Item #724301
February 18, 1978
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 18, 1978
* Finally captured and arraigned in Florida
* Ted Bundy - notorious American killer
Near the bottom of page 8 is a two column heading: "Man Is Held in Hunt for Coed Slayer" with photo showing Bundy in a Pensacola courtroom. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the ti... See More
African American Oscar De Priest in 1928...
Item #724300
May 28, 1928
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 2, 1928
* Oscar De Priest runs as a Republican (ballot)
* Chicago, Illinois's 1st Congressional District
* First African American Congressman (20th century)
The front page has a one column heading: "DE PRIEST PUT ON BALLOT FOR MADDEN PLACE" with subhead. And a photo of him on the back page with heading. (see images) He would become the 1st African A... See More
1929 Rye Cove, Virginia tornado disaster...
Item #724299
May 04, 1929
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., May 4, 1929
* Rye Cove, Virginia tornado
* Scott County schoolhouse disaster
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "STORM DEATH LIST RISES TO 50; SHIP IS RESCUED BY TUG" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 28 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, more so along the spine, generally nice.
AI notes: The Rye Cove tornado disaster occu... See More
Walt Whitman... Bear Mountain statue dedication...
Item #724298
November 18, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 18, 1940
* Bear Mountain State Park - New York
* American poet Walt Whitman statue
* Sculptor Jo Davidson bronze depiction
The top of page 21 has a three column photo with heading: "Statue Of Walt Whitman Dedicated At Bear Mountain" And a one column heading: "NEW ROAD PRESSED AT BEAR MT. FETE" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with all 38 pages, rag e... See More
Original London Gazette newspaper from 1674...
Item #724297
August 17, 1674
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 17, 1674
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* Hold something in your hands from the 17th century
* Unique gift idea for that history buff
This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As was the case with ... See More
Gen. George S. Patton slaps soldier in 1943...
Item #724296
November 23, 1943
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, November 23, 1943.
* General George S. Patton slaps soldier - assault
* World War II - WWII U.S. senate hearing
* Dwight D. Eisenhower keeps Patton's leadership
The front page has a six column heading: "Senate Hears Eisenhower's Story of Patton" with subheads. (see images) More on page 6.
Complete 1st section only with all 14 pages, light toning at the margins, small binding hole... See More
1943 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football upset loss...
Item #724295
November 28, 1943
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, Nov. 28, 1943
* Notre dame Fighting Irish - college football
* Great Lakes Navy Bluejackets upset victory
* World War II era Naval Station military team
The front page has a five column heading: "Sailors Defeat Notre Dame, 19-14" with subhead. The front page of the sport's section has a banner heading: "SAILORS REVEL IN 19 TO 14 TRIUMPH OVER NOTRE DAME" ... See More
An early 1733 London newspaper...
Item #724259
October 24, 1733
THE DAILY POST-BOY, London, Oct. 24, 1733
* Forty-two years prior to the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War
* Red tax stamp at the bottom of the front page
A fine example of this single sheet issue with the front page having various items from London with a red stamp at the bottom right corner, and the back page entirely taken up with advertisements.
Single sheet, 9 by ... See More
Eric Heiden wins 1st gold medal in 1980...
Item #724258
February 24, 1980
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 24, 1980
* Eric Heiden wins 5th gold medal
* Track speed skating
* 1980 Winter Olympics
* Lake Placid, New York
The front page has a two column photo with small heading: "Heiden Skates to a Fifth Gold Medal" The front page of the sport's section has a banner headline: "Eric Heiden Completes Sweep With 5th Gold" with subhead and two related ... See More
Jesse Jackson announces candidacy for president...
Item #724257
November 04, 1983
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 4, 1983
* Jesse Jackson announces candidacy
* For president of the United States
* Civil rights movement leader - activist
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Provocative Candidate" with subhead: "Jackson Posing Broad Challenge to His Party" with photo. (see) The top of page 13 has a one column heading: "JACKSON DEC... See More
Jesse Jackson receives "Medal of Freedom"...
Item #724256
August 10, 2000
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 10, 2000
* Civil Rights leader Jesse Jackson
* Receives "Medal of Freedom"
* President Bill Clinton
Page 5 has a heading: "Clinton Presents Medals to 15 Heroes" with subhead and related photo. Text includes: "Jackson, who sought the Democratic presidential nomination in 1984 and 1988, 'has preached a gospel of hope..." (... See More
Jesse Jackson receives "Medal of Freedom"...
Item #724255
August 10, 2000
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 10, 2000
* Civil Rights leader Jesse Jackson
* Receives "Medal of Freedom"
* President Bill Clinton
The top of page 15 has a three column heading: "15 Awarded Highest Civilian Honor" with related photo. Text includes: "...the Rev. Jesse Jackson, who is Mr. Clinton's envoy to Africa" (see images)
Complete with all sections (50+ pages), nice condition.
background: On A... See More
Very early 1982 MADONNA performance ad...
Item #724253
December 21, 1982
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Dec. 21, 1982
* Very early Madonna advertisement in social media
* Upcoming first performance at Danceteria
* Singer - songwriter - actress & more
* "Queen of Pop" solo career in it's infancy
Page 137 has a advertisement for upcoming performances at the Danceteria nightclub in New York City with a midnight per... See More
Item #724247
January 21, 1934
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, Jan. 21, 1934
* House passes monetary bill re. the New Deal
* Part of formalizing the Gold Reserve Act
* Surrendering private holdings of gold to the Government
The front page has a nice banner headline: "GOLD BILL SWEEPS THE HOUSE" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display.
Complete 1st section only with all 16 pages, rag edition in nice condition. A... See More
1948 Battle of Kastel... Mandatory Palestine...
Item #724242
April 09, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 9, 1948
* Battle of Kastel in Mandatory Palestine
* Prelude to the declaration of the state of Israel
* Arab military leader Abd al-Qadir al-Husayni, killed
The top of page 8 has a one column heading: "ARABS WIN KASTEL BUT CHIEF IS SLAIN" with subheads and photo of Abd al-Qadir al-Husayni. (see images)
Complete with all 46 pages, rag edition in great condition.
background... See More
1950 Jayuya Uprising - Puerto Rican Nationalist Revolt...
Item #724235
October 31, 1950
THE DETROIT NEWS, Oct. 31, 1950
* Jayuya Uprising - Puerto Rican Nationalist Revolt
* Pedro Albizu Campos - Utuado, Puerto Rico
The front page has a one column heading: "Attack Rebels in Puerto Rico" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 48 pages, rag edition in very nice condition. Some small binding holes along the spine.
AI notes: On October 30, 1950, ... See More
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