1968 Apollo 8 human spaceflight...
Item #716296
December 27, 1968
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Mass., December 27, 1968
* Apollo 8 human spaceflight ends
* 1st manned spacecraft to leave Earth's orbit
* 1st to reach the Moon
* James Lovell - Frank Borman - William Anders
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "Apollo 8 Completes Trip With A Bullseye Landing" with related map. (see images)
Complete with 8 pages, light toning at th... See More
Apollo 10 Moon orbit flight...
Item #715708
May 19, 1969
THE NEWS AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, N.C., May 19, 1969
* Apollo 10 flight around the Moon
* Dress rehearsal for the Moon landing
* Astronaut John Young splashdown
The front page has a banner headline: "Three Astronauts on Way Toward Moon" with subheads. (see images) More inside. This flight was considered a dress rehearsal for the first Moon landing about two months later. The July M... See More
Apollo 9 pre Moon landing mission...
Item #715040
March 07, 1969
THE NEWS AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, North Carolina, March 7, 1969
* Apollo 9 spaceflight mission success
* Prelude to the Moon landing (Apollo 11)
* Testing the Lunar Module & other procedures
The front page has a four column heading: "Red Rover Recovers, Takes Walk in Space" with related photo. (see images) I suspect this to be a very rare item as the actual Moon landing a few m... See More
1971 Apollo 14 moon mission success...
Item #712775
February 06, 1971
THE NEWS AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, N.C., Feb. 6, 1971
* United States Apollo Program (14)
* Manned lunar (moon) landing
* Alan Shepard & more
The front page has a headline: "All's Okay After Moon Walk" with related illustration. (see images)
Complete with 24 pages, a few binding holes along the spine, nice condition.... See More
Neil Armstrong selected for future Moon flight...
Item #708297
September 18, 1962
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 18, 1962
* NASA Astronaut Group 2 is selected
* Apollo program - human spaceflights
* Neil Armstrong - Moon missions
The front page has a two column heading: "9 New Astronauts Named To Train for Moon Flights" (see images) The top of page 18 has a 7 column heading: "Sketches of the Nine New Astronauts Chosen by U. S. to Train for Flights to the Moon... See More
Chappaquiddick incident... Moon landing...
Item #701884
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
1969 "Moon Men Back on Earth"...
Item #696208
July 24, 1969
THE BOSTON EVENING GLOBE, July 24, 1969 (outer leaves)
* Neil Armstrong & others back
* Man walks on the Moon
The front page has a banner headline: "Moon Men Back on Earth" with: "Astronauts Return with Space-Age Treasures" and 1 related photo. Coverage continues on page 2. Nice for display. This is the evening edition containing the 1st coverage. Of course, ma... 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
Apollo 9 mission... 1st luner module docking...
Item #659719
March 08, 1969
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., March 8, 1969
* Apollo 9 space mission - space race
* 1st Lunar Module flight & docking
* Prelude to the historic Moon landing
The front page has a four column heading: "Apollo Achieves Goals" with related photo. This was an important mission that set up the eventual Moon landing a few months later. Unlike newspapers on the historic Moon landing ... See More
Death of the Kennedy patriarch, in a Boston newspaper...
Item #655227
November 19, 1969
BOSTON HERALD TRAVELER, Nov. 19, 1969
* Joseph P. Kennedy death (1st report)
* Best title to be had ?
Although the headline announces the second landing of men on the moon, also on the ftpg. is a report of the death of Joseph Kennedy, patriarch of the Kennedy family. "Joseph Kennedy Dead; Private Family Rites" with a photo of him & another of his wife & 2 daughter... See More
Chappaquiddick accident w/ Ted Kennedy & Mary Jo Kopechne...
Item #650995
July 23, 1969
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., July 23, 1969
* Senator Edward Kennedy and Mary Jo Kopechne
* Chappaquiddick Island incident
* re. Apollo 11 Moon landing
The front page has a two column heading: "2 New Charges Against Kennedy Being Considered" Also a three column photo showing Kennedy and his wife at the funeral. (see)
Complete with all 26 pages, light toning at the margins, minor s... See More
Chappaquiddick accident w/ Ted Kennedy & Mary Jo Kopechne...
Item #650908
July 27, 1969
THE NEWS AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, N.C., July 27, 1969
* Senator Edward Kennedy and Mary Jo Kopechne
* Chappaquiddick Island incident
* re. Apollo 11 Moon landing
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "Evidence Piles Up In Kennedy Tragedy" with photos of both Kennedy and his wife. (see) Coverage continues on page 9 with another related photo.
Complete with all 50+... See More
Chappaquiddick accident w/ Ted Kennedy & Mary Jo Kopechne...
Item #650907
July 25, 1969
THE PARSONS SUN, Kansas, July 25, 1969
* Senator Edward Kennedy and Mary Jo Kopechne
* Chappaquiddick Island incident
* re. Apollo 11 Moon landing
The front page has a two column heading: "Guilty Plea By Kennedy" with related photo. (see)
Complete with all 16 pages, a few tiny binding holes along the spine, nice condition.
... See More
Chappaquiddick accident w/ Ted Kennedy & Mary Jo Kopechne...
Item #650906
July 22, 1969
THE NEWS AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, N.C., July 22, 1969
* Senator Edward Kennedy and Mary Jo Kopechne
* Chappaquiddick Island incident
* re. Apollo 11 Moon landing
The bottom of the front page has a three column heading: "Police Chief Moves to Prosecute Sen. Kennedy in Accident Case" with photos of both Kennedy and his secretary. (see) Coverage continues on page 2 with photo of the ... See More
Chappaquiddick accident w/ Ted Kennedy & Mary Jo Kopechne...
Item #650905
July 24, 1969
THE NEWS AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, N.C., July 24, 1969
* Senator Edward Kennedy and Mary Jo Kopechne
* Chappaquiddick Island incident
* re. Apollo 11 Moon landing
The front page has a two column heading: "Kennedy Loses Permit for While" (see)
Complete with all 56 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.
... See More
Chappaquiddick accident w/ Ted Kennedy & Mary Jo Kopechne...
Item #650903
July 26, 1969
THE NEWS AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, N.C., July 26, 1969
* Senator Edward Kennedy and Mary Jo Kopechne
* Chappaquiddick Island incident
* re. Apollo 11 Moon landing
The front page has a three column headline: "Kennedy Considers Resigning, Asserts Suspicious Untrue" with photo. More on page 2 with related map. (see)
Complete with all 24 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condit... See More
Chappaquiddick accident w/ Ted Kennedy & Mary Jo Kopechne...
Item #650888
July 23, 1969
THE NEWS AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, N.C., July 23, 1969
* Senator Edward Kennedy and Mary Jo Kopechne
* Chappaquiddick Island incident
* re. Apollo 11 Moon landing
The front page has a three column heading: "Kennedy Attends Funeral" with caption: "Wear Neck Brace" (see) Coverage continues on page 2 with related photo.
Complete with all 26 pages, light toning at the margin... See More
Chappaquiddick accident w/ Ted Kennedy & Mary Jo Kopechne...
Item #650887
July 23, 1969
THE PARSONS SUN, Kansas, July 23, 1969
* Senator Edward Kennedy and Mary Jo Kopechne
* Chappaquiddick Island incident
* re. Apollo 11 Moon landing
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "Ted's Driving Permit Lifted in Death Probe". (see)
Complete with all 22 pages, minor spine wear, otherwise nice.
... See More
Chappaquiddick accident w/ Ted Kennedy & Mary Jo Kopechne...
Item #650885
July 26, 1969
THE PARSONS SUN, Kansas, July 26, 1969
* Senator Edward Kennedy and Mary Jo Kopechne
* Chappaquiddick Island incident
* re. Apollo 11 Moon landing
The top of page 2 has a two column headline: "Ted's Future Put on Line" with related photo. (see)
Complete with all 12 pages, minor spine wear, otherwise nice.
... See More
Chappaquiddick accident w/ Ted Kennedy & Mary Jo Kopechne...
Item #650884
July 21, 1969
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, July 21, 1969
* Senator Edward Kennedy and Mary Jo Kopechne
* Chappaquiddick Island incident
* re. Apollo 11 Moon landing
The front page has a two column heading: "Kennedy Charged With Leaving Scene". (see)
Complete with all 6 pages, a few binding holes along the spine, otherwise nice.
... See More
Chappaquiddick accident w/ Ted Kennedy & Mary Jo Kopechne...
Item #650883
July 25, 1969
THE PRATT TRIBUNE, Kansas, July 25, 1969
* Senator Edward Kennedy and Mary Jo Kopechne
* Chappaquiddick Island incident
* re. Apollo 11 Moon landing
The front page has a three column headline: "Kennedy Placed On Probation". (see)
Complete with all 8 pages, a few binding holes along the spine, otherwise nice.
... See More
Chappaquiddick accident w/ Ted Kennedy & Mary Jo Kopechne...
Item #650882
July 23, 1969
THE PRATT TRIBUNE, Kansas, July 23, 1969
* Senator Edward Kennedy and Mary Jo Kopechne
* Chappaquiddick Island incident
* re. Apollo 11 Moon landing
The front page has a four column headline: "Kennedy May Face Additional Charges". (see)
Complete with all 10 pages, a few binding holes along the spine, otherwise nice.
... See More
Chappaquiddick incident w/ Ted Kennedy & Mary Jo Kopechne...
Item #650852
July 25, 1969
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, July 25, 1969
* Senator Edward Kennedy and Mary Jo Kopechne
* Chappaquiddick Island incident
The front page has a six column headline: "KENNEDY FACES TRIAL, POSSIBLE PRISON TERM" with subhead. (see) Nice to have coverage from a Massachusetts publication.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with reporting on the Apollo 11 Moon la... See More
Chappaquiddick incident w/ Ted Kennedy & Mary Jo Kopechne...
Item #650851
July 23, 1969
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, July 23, 1969
* Senator Edward Kennedy and Mary Jo Kopechne
* Chappaquiddick Island incident
The top of the front page has a banner headline: "Kennedy Plans Statement on Fatal Crash". (see) More on page 2 with two related photos. (see) Nice to have coverage from a Massachusetts publication.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day wi... See More
Chappaquiddick incident w/ Ted Kennedy & Mary Jo Kopechne...
Item #650849
July 26, 1969
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, July 26, 1969
* Senator Edward Kennedy and Mary Jo Kopechne
* Chappaquiddick Island incident
* Subscribers to vote on Kennedy's future (unusual)
The front page has banner headlines that read: "Mary Jo's Mother Hopes He'll Stay" and "'Should I Resign From Senate, or Stay?' Kennedy Asks People of Massachusetts" wi... See More
Chappaquiddick incident w/ Ted Kennedy & Mary Jo Kopechne...
Item #650848
July 24, 1969
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, July 24, 1969
* Senator Edward Kennedy and Mary Jo Kopechne
* Chappaquiddick Island incident
The front page has a two column heading: "Kennedy Case Intensifying---Seeks Answers" (see) Nice to have coverage from a Massachusetts publication.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with reporting on the Apollo 11 Moon landing. Comp... See More
Chappaquiddick incident w/ Ted Kennedy & Mary Jo Kopechne...
Item #650847
July 21, 1969
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, July 21, 1969
* Senator Edward Kennedy and Mary Jo Kopechne
* Chappaquiddick Island incident
The front page has a three column heading: "Ted Faces Charge For 'Leaving Scene'" More on page 2 with photo of Miss Kopechne. Nice to have 2nd day coverage from a Massachusetts publication.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with ... See More
Chappaquiddick incident w/ Ted Kennedy & Mary Jo Kopechne...
Item #650846
July 25, 1969
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, July 25, 1969
* Senator Edward Kennedy and Mary Jo Kopechne
* Chappaquiddick Island incident
The front page has a banner headline: "Kennedy Pleads Guilty, Sentenced" Another four column headline reads: "Unanswered Accident Questions Hold Key To Ted's Political Future" (see) Also a small one column heading: "Autopsy Ruled Out ... See More
Chappaquiddick incident w/ Ted Kennedy & Mary Jo Kopechne...
Item #650845
July 22, 1969
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, July 22, 1969
* Senator Edward Kennedy and Mary Jo Kopechne
* Chappaquiddick Island incident
The front page has a three column headline: "Kennedy Won't Seek Presidency In 1972" with caption: "Accident Not A Factor" (see) Also a small one column heading: "Ted Attends Girl's Funeral" (see) Nice to have coverage from a ... See More
Luna 9 spacecraft lands on the moon...
Item #591931
February 04, 1966
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, February 4, 1966
* Luna 9 Soviet union spacecraft
* 1st ever soft landing on the moon
This 18 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Soviet Luna Ship Sends Pictures" with related diagram (see photos). 1st report coverage on the very 1st soft landing on the moon by a spacecraft and also the 1st to transmit photo... 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
Fox-Hunting by Women...
Item #177025
December 07, 1901
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 7, 1901 Fullpage photo artist Edwin A. Abbey along with illustrations of his works "The Quest of the Holy Grail" and "O Mistress Mine"; The Football Season of 1901; fullpage photo "Harvard Wins the Intercolliegiate Championship"; fullpage portrait "The American Duchess"; fullpage photo of Canadian author Gilbert P... See More
Edison's phonograph...
Item #175298
June 09, 1888
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 9, 1888 Fullpg of 4 photos: 'The Work of Construction on the Panama Canal'. Doublepage centerfold: 'Not Guilty' is a nice court scene. Nearly halfpg. with 3 illus. including a nice view of: 'Edison's Perfected Phonograph', plus a nice article on the preceding page. The Supplement contains two great pgs: 'St. Louis, from the ... See More
Early Santa... The Mormon War...
Item #172112
December 26, 1857
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 26, 1857 Nice front page illustration and article on: 'The Hon. Stephen A. Douglas'. A two page story entitled: 'The Wonders of Santa Claus' includes eight illustrations, four of which show Santa Claus. Very early illustration of Santa.
Also included is text coverage of" "The Mormon War". "American Homes in New York... See More
Winslow Homer's "Sea Side Sketches - A Clam Bake."...
Item #173750
August 23, 1873
HARPER'S WEEKLY August 23, 1873. Front 1/2 pg. illus. of "The Mammoth and the Hairy Rhinoceros." Inside is a full pg. WINSLOW HOMER PRINT of "Sea Side Sketches - A Clam Bake." Full pg. illus. of "Sea Side Sketches - A Chowder Party at Fire Island." Full pg. illus. of "The Virgin Mary's Letter Box - Romish Superstitions." Full pg. illus. of "Burn... See More
"A White Man's Government", by Thomas Nast... Scenes in Alaska...
Item #173232
September 05, 1868
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 5, 1868 Without a doubt, the most sought-after print within this issue is Thomas Nast's, "'his Is A White Man's Government". Also desirable are: the full-page, "Scenes in Alaska"; "Collecting the Customs--Operations of the Customs Inspectors & Agents at N.Y." (shows 5 scenes); "A Chinese Wedding&q
... See More
Advancing upon Columbia and Charleston, South Carolina...
Item #172872
April 01, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 1, 1865 The front page has a nice print showing: "General Sherman's Entry Into Columbia, South Carolina". Pages 2 and 3 have some interesting war-related articles including: "Davis Asks to be Dictator" "Davis and Lee" "Trade With Rebels" and more.
Other prints within include: "14th and 20th Corps Crossing ... See More
Negro soldiers for the Confederacy...
Item #172640
January 10, 1863
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 10, 1863 The front page has an interesting circular illustration of "Rebel Negro Pickets as Seen Through a Field-Glass", with a related article: "Rebel Negro Pickets".
A full page with 3 views of: "The Battle of Goldsborough..." and "Battle of Kinston..." and "Battle of Whitehall..."; half page print: &... See More
Battle of Malvern Hill...
Item #172592
July 26, 1862
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 26, 1862 The front page shows 3 views of the "New Rebel Iron-Clad 'Richmond' or 'Virginia #2'', one being a sectional view. Also on the front page are prints of: "Brigadier-General Daniel Butterfield" and "Brigadier-General Truman Seymour".
Other prints within include: "Army of the Potomac--Battle of the C... See More
"Our Army and Navy in the Philippines"... Golf centerfold...
Item #176370
September 17, 1898
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 17, 1898 Full front page illus. of "Our Army and Navy in the Philippines" showing Admiral Dewey & General Merritt on the flagship 'Olympia'.
Inside has two full pages of illus. of "Scenes at Camp Wikoff." Full pg. illus. of "On a Homeward-Bound Transport from Cuba."
Doublepage centerfold of "I've Pl... See More
Columbia University... Fishing in Canada...
Item #176126
May 16, 1896
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 16, 1896 Full front page illus. of "President Low Delivering his Address at the Dedication of the New Site of Columbia University, New York, May 2, 1896."
Full pg. of illus. of "La Fiesta De Los Angeles, California." Three small illus. of "Columbia University and the City of New York." 2/3 pg. portrait of "George Washingt... See More
Item #174458
May 29, 1880
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 29, 1880 Very nice fullpg: 'Immigrant's In Castle Garden' shows 6 scenes of their entry into America, plus another halfpg: 'Immigrants Landing at Castle Garden' with article. Many illus. of: 'The Bishops of the Methodist Episcopal Church' 3/4 pg. Nast cartoon.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. Complete in 16... See More
Funeral of Victor Noir... Mr. Peabody...
Item #173382
February 12, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 12, 1870 The front page features a full page "Christmas-Day in St. Peter's - 'Open the Gates and Let the King of Glory In'". Fine port scene is a full page print: 'Landing of the Remains of Mr. Peabody At Portland' Full page and 2 illustrations on: 'The Funeral Of Victor Noir' 3 scenes of: 'Aerial Voyages... See More
Explorations at Jerusalem... A floating lighthouse...
Item #173306
May 22, 1869
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 22, 1869 The front page features a halfpage illustrations 'The Source of the Jordan'. A full page features 5 illustrations: 'Explorations at Jerusalem'. A halfpage illustration of 'Inauguration of the New Masonic Lodge Room in Booth's Building, New York City'. An article on "The Challoner-Whittaker Tragedy, Quebec" also... See More
Battle of Gaines's Mills...
Item #172590
July 19, 1862
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 19, 1862 The front page has: "Brigadier-General George A. M'Call" "Brigadier-General Fitz-John Porter" and "The 'White House' On the Pamunky, Lately Occupied by the Union Forces".
Other prints inside include: "The Army of the Potomac--Captain De Hart's Battery Shelling the Rebel Advance at the Battle of G... See More
Harper's Ferry...
Item #172482
July 06, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 6, 1861 The full front page is a print: "Constituent Convention of Virginia Assembled in the Custom House at Wheeling, Ohio Co." Among the full page prints within are: "Birds-Eye View of the Mississippi River & the Adjacent Country From St. Louis to the Gulf of Mexico"; "Scenes of Camp & Army Life in General Williams&... See More
Lincoln's inauguration...
Item #172868
March 18, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 18, 1865 The entire front page is taken up with a very nice engraving captioned: "President Lincoln Taking the Oath At His Second Inauguration, March 4, 1865" showing just that. A great display issue as such.
An inside page has an article: "The President's Inaugural" which includes the text of his second inaugural address, which i... See More
Nice whaling print...
Item #173052
December 22, 1866
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 22, 1866 Half of the ftpg: 'A Mississippi Steamboat Making a Landing at Night'. Halfpg: 'Infant Class at the Five Points Mission, N.Y.C., Receiving Lunch'. Fullpg. of the railroad bridge '...connecting Perryville with Havre de Grace'. Great fullpg. whaling print: 'Taking a Whale' is displayable.
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