"The Godfather Part II" & "Young Frenkenstein" opening day movie advertisement...
Item #685534
December 15, 1974
DETROIT FREE PRESS, Dec. 15, 1974
* "Young Frankenstein" pre-opening day movie advertisement (4 days prior)
* American comedy horror film by director Mel Brooks
* Actors Gene Wilder & Peter Boyle
* The Godfather PART II - Francis Ford Coppola
* Poster-like pre-opening day advertisement (3 days prior)
Page 8-C has a 9 x 7 inch advertisement for the movie "YOUNG FRANKENS... See More
See the displayable front page from the 18th century...
Item #683628
June 23, 1720
THE POST-BOY, London, June 23, 1720
* Nice masthead engravings
One of my favorite 18th century newspapers with the two nice engravings in the masthead, plus the very decorative first letter in the text (see). Various European reports.
Single sheet, 8 1/2 by 14 1/8 inches, very nice, displayable condition.
A displayable 18th century newspaper...
Item #682602
October 02, 1716
THE POST BOY, London, Oct. 2, 1716
* Rare title w/ nice masthead
One of the nicer mastheads of the 18th century as it features two handsome engravings (see). Various news reports from Europe. The back page is mostly filled with advertisements and notices.
Complete as a single sheet newspaper, measures 8 1/4 by 14 inches, very nice condition.... See More
Nice item on Sir Christopher Wren...
Item #682413
September 08, 1716
THE POST BOY, Sept. 8, 1716 Near the top of the back page is a very significant item on the famous architect Sir Christopher Wren.
The report reads: "Christopher Wren, Esq., is removed from being Clerk of his Majesty's Works, and is succeeded by John Mercer Esq., formerly belonging to Mr. How's Office, as pay-master of the guards and garrison."
Christopher Wren is one of ... See More
Set of five different mastheads for the same title...
Item #681916
February 01, 1707
THE POST BOY, London Here is an interesting set of five different issues dating from 1706, 1715, 1719, 1729 and 1734
* Rare & early 18th century issues (5)
* Nice masthead engravings (different)
As was often the case newspapers which existed over 30 years the masthead would often change, sometimes subtly. Here is a set with each masthead being slightly different, the earliest 2 wi... See More
Black Dahlia - pre-release full page ad and review...
Item #681684
September 10, 2006
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 10, 2006
* Poster-size ad for Black Dahlia with pre-release review
* Full-page ad for The Prestige
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Black Dahlia" (with review) and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood ar... See More
Ships for America... Fire in Frankfort's Jewish district...
Item #681203
January 31, 1719
THE POST-BOY, London, January 31, 1719
* Great masthead engraving
* Early 18th century original
One of the more decorative 18th century issues with two ornate engravings in the masthead, and the first letter on the ftpg. very embellished.
The front page has several items including a report from Frankfort: "A great Fire in the Jews Street hath consumed here about a hundred and te... See More
Set of five different mastheads for the same title...
Item #680603
February 01, 1707
THE POST BOY, London Here is an interesting set of five different issues dating from 1707, 1715, 1719, 1729 and 1734. As was often the case newspapers which existed over 30 years the masthead would often change, sometimes subtly. Here is a set with each masthead being slightly different, the earliest 2 with two engravings each, all differently slightly, and the last without any masthead engr... See More
Death of the Queen's occultist, an itinerant quack...
Item #679719
May 26, 1715
THE POST BOY, London, May 26, 1715
* Rare & early 18th century issue
* Nice masthead engravings
A handsome issue with the two nice, detailed engravings in the masthead. The back page has a brief item: "The same day, Sir William Read, his Majesty's Ocultist in Chief, died at Rochester; he was the most expert of all those of his profession." Wikisource calls Willi... See More
A.B. Frost prints... Color Ivory Soap advertisment...
Item #678991
November 12, 1898
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 12, 1898 Full ftpg. by A.B. Frost shows a man having fallen off his bicycle. Doublepage centerfold: 'With our Troops in the Philippines--Before & After the Fall of Manila'. Halfpg: 'In & About Havana'. Displayable A.B. Frost hunting print: 'Rail Shooting' shows shooting a bird from a boat. Also includes a full page... See More
Great fire department illustration... F.S. Church print on Thanksgiving...
Item #678975
November 30, 1872
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 30, 1872 The full front page is a dramatic print: "Boston--Into the Jaws of Death", a dramatic scene showing fireman battling a large fire.
Inside has 3 full pages of scenes of the Boston fire, plus a great doublepage centerfold showing: 'Bird's-eye View of Boston Showing the Burned District', being a great overview of the city. Also... See More
See the displayable front page from the 18th century...
Item #676361
December 29, 1720
THE POST-BOY, London, Dec. 29, 1720
* Nice masthead engravings
One of my favorite 18th century newspapers with the two nice engravings in the masthead, plus the very decorative first letter in the text (see). Various European reports.
Single sheet, about 8 1/2 by 14 1/8 inches, good, displayable condition.
Convicts shipped off to America... Oglethorpe before founding Georgia...
Item #675952
March 13, 1728
THE DAILY POST-BOY, London, March 13, 1728 (1729 by today's calendar)
* Early James Oglethorpe
* Convicts to America
Near the bottom of the front page is a terrific item noting: "Also the same day nine felons convicts, eight men and one woman, were brought from Oxford City to the Oxford-Arms at Holborn Bridge, and from thence carry'd down the river and put on board a shi... See More
Handsome newspaper... America mention...
Item #671294
August 15, 1728
THE POST-BOY, London, Aug. 15, 1728
* Rare publication
A displayable issue with the two masthead engravings, plus the very decorative first letter of the text (see). The ftpg. has brief mention of ships: "...from Philadelphia, with corn..." and another ship from Maryland. The back page has a curious item concerning the death of a man.
Single sheet, 8 1/4 by 14 inches, partia... See More
Lord Baltimore arrives at Philadelphia...
Item #670114
July 28, 1733
THE DAILY POST BOY, London, England, July 28, 1733
* Early pest-control advertisement
The front page has reports datelined from Annapolis and Philadelphia, two items mentioning Lord Baltimore. Otherwise all news reports are European, with various ads on the back page.
Complete as a single sheet issue, 9 1/4 by 15 1/2 inches, a few stains, partial red tax stamp on the front page.... See More
John Floyer appointed Secretary of New-England...
Item #670108
May 24, 1715
THE POST-BOY, London, May 24, 1715
* Rare & early 18th century issue
* Nice masthead engravings
The back page has a brief report mentioning America: "John Floyer, Esq; is appointed Secretary of New-England, in the room of Isaac Addington, lately deceas'd."
A single sheet newspaper, 8 1/2 by 14 inches, scattered foxing, two handsome engravings in the masthead. Nice c... See More
A handsome newspaper...
Item #670105
March 03, 1715
THE POST BOY, London, March 3, 1715
* Rare & early 18th century issue
* Nice masthead engravings
One of the nicer mastheads of the early 18th century with two nice engravings in the masthead, one showing a post boy on horseback "trumpeting" the news.
The front page includes: "Tuesday last being the birthday of her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales, the court the... See More
News from America in 1723...
Item #670104
October 08, 1723
THE POST-BOY, London, Oct. 8, 1723
* Rare publication w/ nice masthead
A handsome single sheet newspaper as the masthead features two very ornate & detailed engravings.
The ftpg. has a bit of American news with a report of a fire in Boston, and noting: "...escaped by jumping out of the window; but two of his apprentices are among those unhappy persons that perish'd in the... See More
Nice Thomas Nast Christmas centerfold...
Item #662528
January 04, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 4, 1879
* Thomas Nast
* Santa Claus
* Christmas
The full front page is a nice Christmas-themed print by Thomas Nast, captioned: "Christmas Post" showing a boy mailing a letter to Santa Claus. The other great print is the doublepage centerfold, also by Thomas Nast, captioned: "Merry Christmas" which shows five young children hang... See More
Handsome & early newspaper for display...
Item #655256
June 01, 1714
THE POST BOY, London, England, June 1, 1714
* Rare & early 18th century issue
* Nice masthead engravings
The front of the issue has a dateline Petersburg in which they were experienced such a sudden thaw that earlier in the day, they crossed the Nerva by carriages but by evening they crossed by boat.
From Hague, "...the Court was under a great Consternation, because that Pr... See More
With the original color cover....
Item #651148
January 28, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York January 28, 1911 Still has the original color cover showing two boys in a winter scene. Color back cover is for Gold Medal Flour.
The front page of this issue is a photo of "The Late Paul Morton." Also inside: "Suggestion for a Statue to be Placed in One of Our Public Parks or on the Peace building at the Hague." by Kemble. There is a photo ... See More
Jewish Holocaust begins in 1933....
Item #650061
April 01, 1933
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, April 1, 1933
* Jewish boycott
* Jews' shops - windows w/ placards
* Beginning of the Holocaust
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Boycott on Jews in Germany Limited to Day by Fascists" with subheads. (see) This was the first major German movement against the Jews which would only grow more severe a
... See More
* Jewish boycott
* Jews' shops - windows w/ placards
* Beginning of the Holocaust
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Boycott on Jews in Germany Limited to Day by Fascists" with subheads. (see) This was the first major German movement against the Jews which would only grow more severe a
Handsome display newspaper from the early 1700's...
Item #649264
THE POST-BOY, London, 1723-1726 A very nice single sheet newspaper featuring two handsome engravings in the masthead (see). Various news from Great Britain and the continent of Europe, plus a partial red tax stamp on the reverse. Measures 14 1/4 by 8 1/8 inches, nice condition and great for display.
Early issues with the great masthead...
Item #649232
THE POST-BOY, London, 1720's A lot of five issues of this early & decorative title with which great masthead featuring two engravings. Offered at a substantial discount. Single sheet and in good condition.
John Dillinger hunted in Chicago...
Item #649058
May 01, 1934
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, May 1, 1934
* Outlaw John Dillinger now in Chicago IL
* The city where he would be killed
* Post Little Bohemia Lodge shootout
The front page has a one column heading: "DILLINGER HUNT NOW IN CHICAGO" with subhead and photo of Dillinger as a young boy. (see)
Complete with 8 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally n... See More
Early boxing...
Item #616590
October 21, 1789
THE MORNING POST & DAILY ADVERTISER, London, Oct. 21, 1789
* Isaac Perrins vs. Tom Johnson
* English boxing championship
Page 3 has an article headed: "Boxing" concerning: "...the battle between Johnson and Perrins..." with some details (see).
Four pages, partial red tax stamp on the front page, very nice condition.
wikipedia notes: Isaac Perrins was an Eng... See More
Lou Gehrig honored... "The luckiest man..."
Item #584885
July 05, 1939
THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Kansas, July 5, 1939
* Lou Gehrig day at Yankee Stadium
* New York Yankees
This 12 page newspaper has a one column heading on page 8: "Senators Divide Pair With Yankees; 61,808 See Frays"
This was Lou Gehrig day at Yankee Stadium in which he gave his famous "I am the luckiest man on the face of the earth..." speech. Unfortunately the only tex... See More
Mark Twain's death... Special issue...
Item #177847
April 30, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 30, 1910 The prime content within this issue is the content related to the life and death of Mark Twain. The front page has: "Mark Twain: 1835-1910". Several pages include text and prints related to his life and work (see images). The issue also contains: "A Diana of Africa", The First LAdy On South Africa"... See More
General Custer... Displayable prints...
Item #177845
June 18, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 18, 1910 The front page has the print, "In Honor of Custer". Inside has: "Dignity and Impudence", Blazing a Trail for Motorists", From Grand Opera To Gilbert And Sullivan", "Beating the Monroe Doctrine", "The Schoolboy and the Aeroplane", and more. However, perhaps the two most displayable print... See More
James Montgomery Flagg print...
Aeroplane Flight... measuring the altitude...
Item #177844
January 15, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 15, 1910 This issue contains the wonderful double page centerfold print, "Better Than Sugar", by James Montgomery Flagg. Another print of note is, "A Winter Cargo From Maine", by H.M. Brett. Also included are: "The Most Important City Official In The World", "The Senatorial Hall Of Fame", by E.W. Kimbl... See More
Indianapolis Motor Speedway... Orville & Wilbur Wright...
Item #177842
August 14, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Aug. 14, 1909 The prime content within this issue is the page 7 and 8 article with prints: "How the Wrights Made Good - The Story Of Their Successful Flight With A Passenger At Fort Myer, Virginia, Which Fulfilled The Government Test And Provided The Practical Value of The Aeroplane" (see). Of additional significance is the article (with prints) regar... See More
Dated in 1710...
Displayable newspaper very early in the 18th century...
Item #570733
THE POST BOY, London, England, 1710 This newspaper ranks among the more displayable titles from the eighteenth century, and is very early as well. The masthead features two engravings in the corners, one of a mounted newsboy trumpeting the news, and the other of an angelic figure doing the same.A single sheet newspaper containing various news reports from Europe with part of the back page ... See More
Displayable newspaper very early in the 18th century...
Item #565303
THE POST BOY, London, England, 1711-1714 This newspaper ranks among the more displayable titles from the eighteenth century, and is very early as well. The masthead features two engravings in the corners, one of a mounted newsboy trumpeting the news, and the other of an angelic figure doing the same.A single sheet newspaper containing various news reports from Europe with part of the back ... See More
Early issues with the great masthead...
Item #559396
THE POST-BOY, London, 1720's A lot of five issues of this early & decorative title with which great masthead featuring two engravings (see). Offered at a substantial discount. Single sheet and in good condition.
Death of George M. Cohan...
Item #556216
November 06, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 6, 1942
* Death of song writer George M. Cohan
This 42 page newspaper has two line, one column headline on page 20: "GEORGE M. COHAN, 64, DIES AT HOME HERE," with subheads that include: "Original Yankee Doodle Boy Composed 'Over There' and 'It's a Grand Old Flag'" and more.
Also a nice pictorial of Cohan on the same page ... See More
Early Flight...
Item #177839
October 22, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 22, 1910
This issue features a color cover. (see photos for details).The front page of this issue features a photo of Walter Wellman entitled "WELLMAN AND HIS AIR-SHIP", who attempted to cross the Atlantic Ocean in a airship.
A fullpage political cartoon by E.W. Kemble - "The Big Wind: 'I thought, Bill the you were with me"' ... See More
The Lusitania....
Item #177838
September 28, 1907
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 28, 1907 There is a front page illustration, "Little Nippon Trusts Noble Ally Did Not Hurt His Honorable Toe" by W. A. Rogers. There are two illustrations, one of "The Husking Bee" by Harold Matthews Brett, and the other by James Montgomery Flagg called "Science." There is also a photo of "The ... See More
Displayable issue... Early automobile...
Item #177836
September 03, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 3, 1910 The dblpg. centerfold is a print: "Late For Church" showing a family, in a car, rushing down the road. Many additional prints, news of the day, and period advertisements are present as well. The issue is complete but without the color cover, and is in good condition.
Note: The original color cover showing a man on horseback watchi... See More
Item #177345
November 16, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 16, 1912
This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "The War in the Near East."
In this issue there is an illustration called "The Elephant: 'Well, You've Helped Rip Me Apart and 'Downed' Yourself! Now I Hope You're Satisfied'" by Kemble. There is an article... See More
President Woodrow Wilson....
Item #177344
November 09, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 9, 1912
This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "Woodrow Wilson--President-Elect of the United States."
In this issue there is a photo of "Thomas R. Marshall--Vice-President Elect of the Untied States" and another photo of "President-Elect Wilson and His Family." There... See More
Item #177360
October 19, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 19, 1912
This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has an illustration called "The Power Behind the Throne" by C. J. Budd.
In this issue there is an article called "The Disruption of Mexico" by Elisha Hollingsworth Talbot. There is also the third part of the story "Alice in Blunderland--The Plai... See More
Item #177674
September 21, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 21, 1912
This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "He Died to Save Japan."
In this issue there is an ad for the book "Mark Twain--A Biography" and an article called "Progress of the Campaign." Also in this issue is a full page illustration of "W. J. B.: 'Say, ... See More
Item #177673
September 14, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 14, 1912
This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "Jerome D. Travers, America's New Amateur Golf Champion."
In this issue there is an article called "Progress of the Campaign." There is a full page illustration called "A Little Forecast of Coming Events" by Kemble ... See More
Item #177638
September 07, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 7, 1912
This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has an illustration called "T. R.: 'Follow Me. Can't You See I'm Moses?'" by Rollin Kerby.
In this issue there is an article called "Progress of the Campaign" and an article called "The Ball-player between Games" by Edward ... See More
Item #177653
April 13, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 13, 1912
The front page of this issue is a photo of "The Colonel in Action."
This issue has an article of "Quarreling at the coal-bin" by Edward Hungerford and an article of "San Francisco at Home - 1915" by Hamilton Wright. The double page illustration is of "'The Fishing Season'" by Kemble. There is ... See More
The sinking of the "Maine"....
Item #177650
March 23, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 23, 1912
The front page of this issue is a photo of "A New Masterpiece For America."
This issue has an illustration of "The Issue" by Kemble and photos of "One Kind of Recall" which says that "Judge Thornton Massie, Attorney William Foster and Sheriff Lew Webb were shot down and killed in the county court-house at Hillsv... See More
Aviation...
Item #177646
February 24, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 24, 1912
The front page of this issue is a photo of "The Persian Lamb Protests Against Assimilation."
This issue has an article of "What's Wrong with Aviation?" by Albert S. LeVino. The double page illustration is of "Floor-Manager Taft: 'Hold On, Colonel--You Can't Do the Grizzly Bear With That Dear Old Lady!... See More
Great sledding color cover...
The Women's Suffrage-themed: "The Militant Recruit" by E.W. Kemble...
Item #177645
February 17, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 17, 1912
The front page of this issue is an illustration of "The Militant Recruit" by Kemble. Also present is a wonderful color cover a what appears to be a grandfather and grandson painting an old wooden sled.
Additional content includes "The Fall of Fort Donelson" by James Barnes, which includes a "wood-cut in the issue of &q... See More
Dickens...
Item #177643
February 03, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 3, 1912
The front page of this issue is a photo of "New York's Royal Visitors."
This issue has an illustration of "Weighing Out--Is This Mr. Bryan's Real View?" by Kemble. There is another illustration of "A Dickens Portrait Gallery" by all different artists. There is a photo spread called "Of Interest to Play... See More
England's King and Queen made emperor and empress of India....
Item #177640
January 13, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 13, 1912
The front page of this issue is a photo of "India Pays Homage to Her Emperor."
This issue has a photo spread of the "First Photographs of India's Great Durbar." The double page illustration is of "The Race For the White House" by E. W. Kemble plus there is a photo spread "Of Interest to Playgoers." Al... See More
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