Chicago Bears win 1st NFL football championship...
Item #720880
December 18, 1933
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, December 18, 1933
* Chicago Bears vs. New York Giants
* First NFL football championship game
Page 6 has a one column heading: "Brilliant Play Features Game for Pro Title" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 20 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.
AI notes: The 1933 NFL Championship Game, h... See More
Original Yankee Stadium opening day in 1923...
Item #720044
April 18, 1923
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, April 18, 1923.
* Historic Yankee Stadium OPENING DAY
* Babe Ruth would hit 1st home run as a Yankee
* "The House that Ruth Built" debut game (day of)
* New York Yankees in their infancy - MLB baseball
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "Yanks Open Stadium and Season Today" with subheads.
But the better content is wi
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* Historic Yankee Stadium OPENING DAY
* Babe Ruth would hit 1st home run as a Yankee
* "The House that Ruth Built" debut game (day of)
* New York Yankees in their infancy - MLB baseball
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "Yanks Open Stadium and Season Today" with subheads.
But the better content is wi
Babe Ruth Photo 3 Home Runs in 1933 game...
Item #720043
July 10, 1933
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., July 10, 1933
* Babe Ruth hits 3 home runs
* New York Yankees baseball
The top of page 10 has a two column heading: "Ruth Belts Three Homers as Yankees Win Twin Bill" with subhead and box scores.
Complete with 14 pages, light toning and some wear at the margins, generally in good condition.
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* Babe Ruth hits 3 home runs
* New York Yankees baseball
* Late in his iconic career
The top of page 10 has a two column heading: "Ruth Belts Three Homers as Yankees Win Twin Bill" with subhead and box scores.
Complete with 14 pages, light toning and some wear at the margins, generally in good condition.
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1963 occultist Kennth Anger advertisement...
Item #719854
November 07, 1963
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 7, 1963
* Underground filmmaker Kenneth Anger
* Occultist - believer in Aleister Crowley's "Thelema"
* "Scorpio Rising" short film movie advertisement
Page 15 has a 3 3/4 x 3 inch advertisement for a showing of the experimental films "Scorpio Rising" and "Fireworks" by Kenneth Anger. (... See More
Buffalo Bills very 1st football game in 1960...
Item #719579
September 12, 1960
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 12, 1960
* Buffalo Bill play their very 1st ever football game
The top of page 38 has a four column heading: "Titans Vanquish Bills in A. F. L. Opener" with subheads, two related photos and stats. Nice to have in this famous NYC publication.
Complete with 50 pages, small piece torn away on the front page, along the right margin. A little other margi... See More
Nelson Mandela is sworn in as President of South Africa...
Item #719577
May 11, 1994
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 11, 1994
* Nelson Mandela becomes president
* Includes his appeal for peace
* South Africa handed over to black majority
The front page has the banner headline: "'Let Freedom Reign': Mandela" with subhead and photo of Mandela taking the oath. Page 10 has additional coverage including the entire text of his inaugural speech and additional ... See More
Ohio Stadium "The Shoe" dedication...
Item #719126
October 22, 1922
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 22, 1922
* Ohio Stadium "The Horseshoe" dedication
* Michigan-Ohio State college football rivalry
* First game played between rivals at stadium
The front page has a terrific banner headline for display: "OHIO BOWS TO MICHIGAN, 19-0" with subheads. (see images) Very unusual having such a nice sport's headline on the front page. Rare as ... See More
Barack Obama becomes America's first African-American president...
Item #718799
November 05, 2008
(2) NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 5, 2008 and Jan. 21, 2009 A great pair of issues reporting both the election and inauguration of the first African-American president to occupy the White House.
The banner headline of the 5th is a simple: "OBAMA" beneath which is: "Racial Barrier Falls In Decisive Victory". The banner headline of the 21st announces: "OBAMA TAKES OATH, A... See More
1988 Bob Dylan & Metallica "...And Justice for All" album...
Item #718539
October 11, 1988
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Oct. 11, 1988
* Bob Dylan performances at Radio City Music Hall advertisement
* Metallica heavy metal band advertisement
* "...And Justice for All" album release
* James Hetfield - Jason Newsted - Kirk Hammett - Lars Ulrich
Page 85 has a nice full page advertisement for upcoming concerts by "BOB DYLAN... See More
1986 New York City AIDS Walk Notice...
Item #717424
April 21, 1987
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, April 21, 1987
* 1986 New York City AIDS Walk advertisement
* Fundraiser event for retrovirus disease prevention
Page 19 has a nice full page advertisement for the upcoming "AIDS WALK" in Manhattan. Interesting this ad has a misprint as the date is one day off. It actually took place on the 18th. And the Village Vo... See More
Jimmy Carter's Inauguration... becomes 39th President...
Item #717091
November 20, 1977
COURIER TIMES, Bucks County, PA, Nov. 20, 1977 (First Section)
* Jimmy Carter becomes 39th U.S. President
* Takes oath of office
* Excerpts of Inaugural Address
The front page has a banner headline: "Carter sworn in as 39th President", with a large photo and corresponding coverage. Additional articles and photos are within. See images for details.
The complete first section only... See More
Great title - Horace Greeley supports William H. Harrison...
Item #716344
October 24, 1840
THE LOG CABIN, New York, Oct. 24, 1840 The famous campaign newspaper published by Horace Greeley in support of William Henry Harrison in the 1840 election, its success carrying over to many issues beyond the inauguration.
Most of the front page is taken up with: "The Army Bill" which includes the drafting of 200,000 men.
Pages 2 and 3 are mostly taken up with articles concerning ... See More
1985 WWF World Wrestling w/ Hulk Hogan...
Item #716335
March 19, 1985
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, March 19, 1985
* WWF - World Wrestling Federation
* Pre WrestleMania - gaining popularity
* Hulk Hogan, The Iron Shiek - Cyndi Lauper
This issue has a great lengthy editorial on the surge in mainstream popularity for WWF Wrestling with a front pahe headline : "YOU'VE REALLY GOT A HOLD N ME" with a phot... See More
1985 U2 Madison Square Garden concert ad...
Item #716330
January 29, 1985
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Jan. 29, 1985
* U2 - Irish rock band - Bono - The Edge
* First Madison Square Garden performance
* "The Unforgettable Fire" tour advertisement
Page 69 has a terrific full page advertisement for "U2" concert at Madison Square Garden. (see images) This was there inaugural performance at the iconic venue.&... See More
Hindenburg airship under construction in 1936...
Item #714097
February 22, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 22, 1936
* Hindenburg - LZ-129 zeppelin announcement
* Lakehurst, New Jersey disaster fame
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "New Zeppelin to Inaugurate Air Service Between Germany and America on May 6" (see images) Early report on the infamous airship while still under construction.
Complete in 30 pages, light toning at the m... See More
Seabiscuit wins Gold Cup at Santa Anita Stakes...
Item #712952
July 17, 1938
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, July 17, 1938
* Seabiscuit wins Hollywood Gold Cup
* Santa Anita Stakes - Arcadia, California
* Thoroughbred racehorse racing
Near the bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "Seabiscuit, in $50,000 Victory, Redeems Self". (see images) The top of the front page of the sport's section has a banner photo headed: "THEY COULDN'T KEEP W... See More
Montauk Point... Utah... Mormon... death of Tad Lincoln...
Item #712823
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, September, 1871 Featured in this issue is an article "Montauk Point, Long Island" which takes 12 pages and includes 22 illustrations. Another nice article is: "The Reformation in Utah" which takes over 8 pages & has a great wealth of information about this Territory. Near the beginning is: "When Utah was first settled,... See More
The historic Jew Bill... Striving for equal rights for the Jews... John Quincy Adam's Inaugural Address...
Item #709906
May 25, 1819
(priced at a discount) NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER (a pair of issues), Baltimore, May 29, 1819 and March 5, 1825
* Maryland Jew Bill w/ passage
* Jewish religious rights
* Jews to hold public office (MD)
A fine pair of issues on the passage of the Maryland "Jew Bill".
May 29, 1819 issue: Certainly the best content is full text of the speech presented by of H.M. Brackenridge in th... See More
1917 Woodrow Wilson inauguration...
Item #708804
March 05, 1917
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, March 5, 1917
* President Woodrow Wilson inauguration
* On the brink of World War I
The front page has a banner headline: "WILSON INAUGURATED AT NOON" with subhead. and related pictorial. (see images) Nice for display.
Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not tot... See More
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is inaugurated...
Item #707451
January 14, 1986
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Jan. 14, 1986
* Martin Luther King Jr. Day inauguration
* Radio City Music Hall dedication
* First observance of this federal holiday
* Whitney Houston, Bill Cosby and more
Page 68 has a terrific advertisement for the upcoming gala celebration for the first observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. It was at this event that offici... See More
Lincoln's cabinet published...
Item #706373
March 06, 1861
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, March 6, 1861
* President Abraham Lincoln
* 2 days after inauguration
* Cabinet announcements
Page 3 has s small yet notable report headed: "Cabinet Appointments" beginning: "We understand that the following nominations were yesterday made by the President and forthwith confirmed by the Senate:..." and what followed is the list of ap... See More
Assassination attempt upon President-Elect Franklin D. Roosevelt...
Item #706283
February 16, 1933
THE WASHINGTON OBSERVER, Pennsylvania, Feb. 16, 1933
* Franklin D. Roosevelt assassination attempt
The banner headline announces: "ROOSEVELT ESCAPES ASSASSIN" with subhead: "Anarchist Fires Five Shot Into His Party At Miami Reception".
During this assassination attempt, 5 people were injured, most seriously Chicago Mayor Anton Cermak. Roosevelt was the President-El... See More
A pair of issues: the inauguration & death of President W. H. Harrison...
Item #705650
April 13, 1841
THE GREENSBOROUGH PATRIOT, North Carolina, March 26 and April 13, 1841 A nice pair of issues of the same title with the inauguration of President William Henry Harrison, and his death report one month later.
March 16: the entire front page and over half of page 2 is taken up with the: "Inaugural Address of Gen. William Henry Harrison, March 4, 1841". This is followed by the: "... See More
Inauguration & inaugural address of Andrew Jackson...
Item #705568
March 07, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 7, 1829 An inside page has a nice article headed: "The Inauguration" which begins with details of the proceedings including: "...in the presence of an immense concourse of spectators, filling the portico, the steps...the president of the United States delivered his inaugural address as given below, and having concluded it, the oath ... See More
Inauguration & inaugural address of President Andrew Jackson...
Item #705387
March 09, 1833
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 9, 1833
* General & President Andrew Jackson
* Inauguration - inaugural address
Certainly the best content in this issue is the inside page account of: "The Inauguration" which is followed by the: "Inaugural Address Of The President Of the United States, Fourth of March, 1833" which takes over half a page This was th... See More
Official opening of the S.F.-Oakland Bay Bridge...
Item #705151
November 13, 1936
SAN FRANCISCO EXAMINER, California, Nov. 13, 1936
* San Francisco--Oakland Bay Bridge opens
* Franklin D. Roosevelt inaugurates (1st report)
* Best publication to be had ? - rare as such
There may not be a better newspaper covering the opening of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge than this, with a banner headline: "THOUSANDS JAM BAY BRIDGE" and a large front page photo. A... See More
Federal news from this temporary seat of government...
Item #704924
April 17, 1794
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & EVENING ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, April 17, 1794
* Uncommon 18th century American publication
Given that Philadelphia was the temporary capital of the United States while the District of Columbia was under construction, it is nice this issue has reports from Congress during this early year of the federal government.
Complete in 4 pages, never-... See More
Very 1st "Earth Day" observation in 1970...
Item #704815
April 16, 1970
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, April 16, 1970
* First "Earth Day" observation notice
* Environmental protection demonstration
* Climate change - global warming concerns
Page 21 has full page notice headed: "New York...We've had it!" (see images) This was for the very first "Earth Day" which was observed less than a week later.
wi... See More
The capture of Jefferson Davis...
Item #704730
May 20, 1865
ARMY NAVY JOURNAL, New York, May 20, 1865
* Capture of Jefferson Davis
* Confederate president
The front page has an article headed "The Military Situation" and beginning: "The pursuit & capture of Jeff. Davis, the surrender of Taylor, and the concentration of the National Armies around Washington, are...the three principal military events worthy of consideration..."... See More
Chicago White Stockings: National League champs...
Item #704610
October 14, 1882
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Oct. 14, 1882
* Chicago White Sox baseball
* Cap Anson & King Kelly
Inside has a very nice half page illustration captioned: "The Chicago Baseball Team, Winners Of The National League Championship." This is a team portrait of eleven players in uniform, including M. J. Kelly and A. C. Anson. The bottom half of that leaf has a print... See More
Thomas Jefferson's inaugural address...
Item #703946
March 11, 1801
MIRROR OF THE TIMES & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Wilmington, Delaware, March 11, 1801 Over half of page 2 is taken up with Thomas Jefferson's inaugural address, headed: "PRESIDENT'S SPEECH" and prefaced with: "Wednesday last, at 12 o'clock, Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States, took the oath of office required by the Constitution, in the Senate Chamber, in... See More
Jefferson's first inaugural address...
Item #703939
March 18, 1801
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 18, 1801
* Thomas Jefferson's first inauguration
* President of the United States
The front page has nearly two columns taken up with: "President Jefferson's Speech, at his Inauguration at Washington, March 4, 1801" which is signed by him in italic type: Thomas Jefferson.
Also on the front page are three Acts of Congress signed in ... See More
Lincoln's assassination was to have been at his inauguration...
Item #703871
April 26, 1865
WORCESTER DAILY SPY, Massachusetts, April 26, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln's funeral train tour (New York stop)
* His assassination 1st planned for Inauguration day ?
This issue has a combination of Lincoln-related reports, and end of war items, front page reports including: "General Sherman's Conduct" "The Murder Fixed For the 4th of March" & "Le... See More
Laying the cornerstone for the President's House, sort of...
Item #703561
May 26, 1792
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 26, 1792
* Philadelphia as the nation's capital (temporary)
* Future "White House" ? - Laying of the cornerstone
Page 3 has a somewhat inconspicuous report reading: "The following inscription is cut on the corner stone lately laid as the foundation of the house designed for the future residence of the President of the United St... See More
Inaugural addresses of John Adams, and much more...
Item #703229
March 08, 1797
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, March 8, 1797 The front page has an address: "To George Washington" from the Penna. legislature on his retirement from public office, to which he responded with a letter signed in type; Go. Washington.
This is followed by another similar letter to the President, again with his response signed; Go. Washington. Then carrying ove... See More
New York prepares for Washington's inaugural ceremonies...
Item #703228
April 04, 1789
THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, April 4, 1789 Page 3 notes preparations are being made for the new Congress to begin its work, and Washington to arrive in town: "There are now FOUR members of the lower, and TWO of the Upper House wanting...it is expected there will be a quorum this week.
All this time the working upon the federal State House has been unceasingly attended to--and is... See More
Very early report of Washington's inaugural address, plus his election as well...
Item #702876
April 01, 1789
THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, April, 1789
* President George Washington
* Election victory & inauguration
Certainly the most notable content is found in "The Chronicle" section near the back where the latest news was reported, which covers the election & inauguration of President George Washington.
The full text is shown in the photos, however some ite... See More
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
Thomas Jefferson's inaugural address...
Item #702705
March 14, 1805
BOSTON GAZETTE, March 14, 1805
* President Thomas Jefferson
* Inauguration - inaugural address
Page 2 has the lengthy: "President Jefferson's Speech" which is his inaugural address, introduced with: "This day, at 12 o'clock, Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States, took the oath of office & delivered the following Inaugural Speech..." which tak... See More
President Madison's inaugural address...
Item #702654
March 18, 1809
PORTSMOUTH ORACLE, New Hampshire, March 18, 1809
* President James Monroe
* Inauguration - Inaugural Address
The front page contains in its entirety: "Mr. Madison's INAUGURAL SPEECH" with a prefacing paragraph: "This day, at twelve o'clock, His Excellency James Madison, President of the United States, appeared in the Hall of the Representatives to take the oath ... See More
Inauguration of President Grover Cleveland...
Item #702582
March 05, 1893
THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE, Nebraska, March 5, 1893 The top of the first column has heads: "CLEVELAND GOES IN" "Thrice Nominated & Twice Inaugurated President of the United States" "Severe Storm Mars The Ceremonies" ""Policy of The New Administration". The ftpg. also has a nice graphic showing: "Cleveland And His Cabinet". The text takes o... See More
1940 "Gone With the Wind" academy awards...
Item #702574
March 01, 1940
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 1, 1940
* "Gone with the Wind" movie
* 1940 Academy Awards (1st report)
* Vivien Leigh wins w/ photo
The front page has a one column heading: "Film Prizes Go to Robt. Donat and Miss Leigh" (see) Photo of Vivien Leigh is on the back page. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete with ... See More
The inauguration of President Wm. H. Harrison...
Item #702420
March 08, 1841
BOSTON COURIER, March 8, 1841
* William Henry Harrison
* Presidential inauguration
* Inaugural address
Beginning on the front page and concluding on page 2 is: "Inauguration and Inaugural Address" of President William Henry Harrison. Most of the space is taken up with his very lengthy inaugural address.
Following the address is: "The Inauguration of William Henry Har... See More
Death of the President, in a Washington, D.C. newspaper...
Item #702416
April 05, 1841
THE GLOBE Semi-Weekly edition, Washington, D.C., April 5, 1841
* President William Henry Harrison
* Washington, D.C. death - 1st report
The upper right corner of the front page has what appears to be almost a news bulletin headed: "Death Of The President", datelined "April 4, two o'clock, A.M." and beginning: "It is with deep regret we announce that WILLI... See More
Lincoln's 2nd inauguration, with his inaugural address on the front page...
Item #701971
March 06, 1865
CLEVELAND MORNING LEADER, Ohio, March 6, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln's inauguration
* Inaugural address on the ftpg.
* Closing weeks of the Civil War
The front page has a stack of column heads on both Lincoln's second inauguration as President, as well as the latest reports on the Civil War's final weeks.
They include: "Inauguration Day" "President Lincol... See More
Ronald Reagan is inaugurated, hostages are released... In a Washington newspaper...
Item #701836
January 21, 1981
THE WASHINGTON POST, January 21, 1981
* Ronald Reagan inauguration
* Iran hostage crisis ends
* Best publication to have ?
Two historic banner headlines on the front page read: "Freed Americans Land in W. Germany" "Reagan Sworn In as the 40th President" with related subheads.
The front page photo shows Ronald Reagan in his motorcade, and another shows former... See More
In a pro-South newspaper: Lincoln's inaugural address on the front page...
Item #701259
March 08, 1865
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, March 8, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln's inauguration
* Inaugural address on the ftpg.
* Closing weeks of the Civil War - pro-Confederate title
Among the front page reports is: "Inauguration of President Lincoln--His Address" which contains his address in full, ending with the immortal words: "With malice towards none, with charity for all, wit... See More
Early photography... Inauguration of Franklin Pierce...
Item #700954
March 12, 1853
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 12, 1853 An early issue of this famous scientific magazine, still published today.
Page 3 has; "Daguerrotyping" which is on early photography. Page 5 has: "The Inauguration" which reports on the inauguration of Franklin Pierce.
Various illustrations of the latest inventions & improvements of the day.
Eight pages, good condition.... See More
Inaugural address of Jefferson Davis as President of the Confederacy...
Item #700687
March 05, 1862
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, March 5, 1862
* Confederate president Jefferson Davis
* Inauguration at Richmond, Virginia
The most notable content would be the lengthy back page report headed: "Inauguration of Jeff. Davis as President of the Bogus Confederacy" as taken from the Richmond Enquirer Extra. The full text is: "The Inaugural Address".
Among other articles... See More
Three "signatures" by Washington on his last day in office...
Item #700622
April 22, 1797
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 22, 1797
* President George Washington's last day in office
* Three Acts of Congress signed in script type
The front page contains not one but three Acts of Congress, each one signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington.
The Acts are regarding duties on distilled spirits, one for placing buoys in Boston harbor, and one for setting the... See More
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