Nazis make their presence known... Night of the Long Knives in 1934...
Item #710638
July 02, 1934
THE DETROIT NEWS, July 2, 1934
* Night of the Long Knives
* Adolph Hitler cleans house
* Rebellion in Pre WWII Germany
The front page has a seven column heading: "Cannon Fire Near Munich Is Reported" with subheads. (see images)
Complete in 30 pages, rag edition, a little spine wear, nice condition.... See More
Postdam Conference (Germany)...
Item #710347
July 18, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 18, 1945
* Potsdam Conference (Germany)
* World war II era original
* Harry Truman - Joseph Stalin
The front page has a five column headline: "TRUMAN IS SELECTED TO PRESIDE AS BIG THREE CONFERENCE OPENS; FLEET STILL HAMMERS AT HONSHU" with subheads and related photo. Much more inside.
forty-two pages, light toning and a little wea... See More
Cherbourg, France captured...
Item #710343
June 24, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 24, 1944
* Capturing Cherbourg, France
* Post D-Day - Normandy landings
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a banner headline: "ATTACK ON CHERBOURG GAINS; EARLY FALL SEEN" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with all 26 pages, rag edition in great condition.... See More
1942 Doolittle raid of Japan.... official report...
Item #710308
April 21, 1943
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 21, 1943
* The famous Doolittle raid of Japan official report
* U.S. Army Air Force B-25B Mitchell bombers
* USS Hornet aircraft carrier
The front page has a nice banner headline: "FULL STORY OF TOKIO RAID!" Nice for display. First report coverage continues on pages 8 & 9 with nice photos. (see) This was the official report on the Jimmy Doolittle ... See More
1941 Atlantic Charter... FDR & Churchill...
Item #710276
August 14, 1941
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, EXTRA, August 14, 1941.
* Atlantic Charter issued (1st report)
* Winston Churchill - World War II - WWII
* President Franklin D. Roosevelt
The front page has a nice banner headline: "FDR, CHURCHILL MEET, OUTLINE JOINT WAR AIMS" with subheads. (see images) First report coverage on the famous meeting at sea between Winston Churchill and FDR which issued a ... See More
Eve of World War II... Poland on edge...
Item #710273
August 29, 1939
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, August 29, 1939
* World War II about to start in 3 days
* Adolph Hitler defying the World
* Poland invasion is imminent ?
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "CHAMBERLAIN PUTS WAR OR PEACE UP TO HITLER, FLEET HELD IN READINESS" with many subheads and related photo. (see images) They would attack in 3 days which started World... See More
Gen. George S. Patton... Battle of the Bulge prelude...
Item #710234
December 09, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 9, 1944
* General George S. Patton
* World War II - WWII
* Battle of the Bulge prelude
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "GERMANS LAUNCH HEAVY ATTACK" with subheads that include: "Patton Lines Hold". See photos for partial coverage of Patton's movements just one week prior to the Battle of the Bulge.
Othe... See More
Internment of Japanese during World War II begins...
Item #710230
April 22, 1942
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, April 22, 1942
* Internment of Japanese Americans begin
* re. FDR's Executive Order 9066
* re. Alien control order
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a one column heading: "12,800 More Japs Ordered To Evacuate" Coverage continues inside.
Complete with 24 pages, light toning at the margins, small library label on the front page, some small bind... See More
Evans Carlson's raiders attack Makin Island....
Item #710094
August 24, 1942
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Mass., August 24, 1942
* Evans Carlson's Makin Island raid
* World War II - U.S. Marines
* President Roosevelt's eldest son, James
The front page has a banner headline: "U. S. FLIERS KNOCK OUT JAP ATTACK ON AUSTRALIA" with subhead and two related photo. (see images) Coverage continues on page 3 with few more related photos, one showing Evans Carlson... See More
Eve of World War II... Poland on edge...
Item #710089
August 31, 1939
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, August 31, 1939
* World War II about to start (eve)
* Adolph Hitler defying the World
* Poland attacked the next day
The top of the front page has a six column headline: "GERMANY HALTS NEGOTIATIONS, TROOPS REPORTED OVER POLISH BORDER; BRITAIN MOBILIZES" with many subheads. (see images) Early mention of German troops crossing the b... See More
Battle of Okinawa ending... Simon B. Buckner killed...
Item #710015
June 20, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 20, 1945
* Battle of Okinawa, Japan ending
* Dwight E. Eisenhower's welcome home
* Closing events of World War II
The front page has a banner headline: "MARINES SLASH TO OKINAWA TIP, SPLITTING FOE" with subheads.(see)
Also on the front page is: "WELCOME TO EISENHOWER IS CITY'S GREATEST..." with subheads and photo. Always nice to have no... See More
Japanese Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto killed...
Item #709769
May 21, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 21, 1943
* Marshall Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto killed
* Imperial Japanese Navy - combined fleet commander
* Attack on Pearl Harbor and Battle of Midway leader
* World War II - Pacific War
The front page has a one column heading: "JAPANESE ADMIRAL KILLED IN COMBAT" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 40 pages, rag edition in great condition.... See More
World War II begins.... Blitzkrieg...
Item #709765
September 09, 1939
THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Kansas, September 9, 1939
* Blitzkrieg - Warsaw
* World War II WWII beginning
* Nazis invade Poland
The front page has a nice banner headline: "GERMAN TROOPS INTO WARSAW" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display.
Complete with 16 pages, a few small binding holes along the spine/1st column, nice condition.... See More
Internment of Japanese during World War II begins...
Item #709744
February 17, 1942
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, February 17, 1942
* Internment of Japanese Americans begin
* re. FDR's Executive Order 9066
* re. Alien control order
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a one column heading: "FBI Stages Statewide Jap Roundup" Lengthy text continues on page 6. FDR's Executive Order 9066 signing was just 2 days away.
Complete with 22 pages, light toning at ... See More
1924 prophesy for World War II ?...
Item #709743
September 29, 1924
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 29, 1924
* Predicting World War II ?
* Japan and United States
* Attack on Pearl Harbor ?
front page has a banner headline predicting the future war ?: "JAPS ADMIT U. S. WAR FEAR" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display. The attack on Pearl Harbor was still 17 years away
Complete with 36 pages, light toning and some wear at the margins, main... See More
USS Reuben James sunk.... 1st U.S. warship...
Item #709740
October 31, 1941
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, October 31, 1941
* USS Reuben James sunk (Early 1st report)
* 1st American warship casualty of WWII
The front page has a great banner headline in bold lettering: "U.S. DESTROYER SUNK; Torpedoed Ship Had 120 Aboard" with subhead and photo. (see images) Nice for display. First report coverage on the sinking of the USS Reuben James, the 1st ... See More
Winter War in 1939... Soviets invade Finland...
Item #709738
December 21, 1939
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Dec. 21, 1939
* Battle of Suomussalmi
* Winter War - Finland
* Soviet Union - Soviets
* World War II - Finns
The front page has a nice banner headline: "BATTLE IN ARCTIC; 22 BELOW" with subheads. (see) Nice for display.
Complete with 40 pages, rag edition in nice condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.
wikipedia notes: The Battle o... See More
Attack on Kure (March 1945)...
Item #709614
March 21, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 21, 1945
* Attack on Kure (March 1945) - Japan
* United States Navy aircraft carriers
* World War II - WWII air raid
The front page has a banner headline: "CARRIERS BLAST JAPANESE FLEET IN LAIR" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 40 pages, rag edition in great condition.... See More
United States about to enter WWI...
Item #709496
March 13, 1917
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, March 13, 1917
* World War I - WWI
* America very close to entering
* Great headline for display
The front page has a nice banner headline in red lettering: "UNITED STATES DEEMED AT WAR" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display. U.S. would officially enter the war on April 6, just 3 days later.
Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being fr... See More
The Hardest Day... 1940 Battle of Britian...
Item #709468
August 17, 1940
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Aug. 17, 1940
* The Hardest Day - Battle of Britain
* German Luftwaffe vs. British Royal Air Force
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a five column heading: "Germans Bomb Suburbs of London" with subheads. (see images) More on pages 2 & 3 with related photo and 2 maps. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publ... See More
Blitzkrieg... Beginning of WWII...
Item #709395
September 07, 1939
THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Kansas, September 7, 1939
* Blitzkrieg - Germans invade Poland
* World War II at the beginning
* Britain and France enter the war
The nice banner headline announces: "FRENCH PIERCE SIEGFRIED LINE" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display.
Complete with 14 pages, light toning at the margins, a few small binding holes along the spine, generally... See More
William Halsey Jr. named South Pacific commander...
Item #709353
October 25, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 25, 1942
* Fleet Admiral William Halsey Jr.
* World War II - United States Navy
* Named commander, South Pacific Area
* Vice Admiral Robert L. Ghormley
* Promoted to four-star admiral
* Pre Naval Battle of Guadacanal
The front page has a banner headline: "HALSEY REPLACES GHORMLEY IN THE SOLOMONS" with subheads. (see images) Coverage continues inside w... See More
Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands... USS Wasp sinking...
Item #709351
October 28, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 28, 1942
* Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands
* U.S. Navy vs. Imperial Japanese Navy
* Guadalcanal campaign - World War II
* USS Aircraft Carrier Wasp sinking
The front page has a five column headline: "U. S. ARMY REPELS JAPANESE ON GUADALCANAL; FLIERS SINK 2 DESTROYERS, HIT A BATTLESHIP, BUT FOE'S SEA FRONT OFF ISLAND IS UNBROKEN" with subheads. (s... See More
1943 Withholding tax bill signed into law...
Item #709343
June 11, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 11, 1943
* Withholding tax bill signed into law
* President Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR)
* World War II era
The top of the front page has a one column headings: "PAY-AS-YOU-GO TAX IS SIGNED INTO LAW; IN EFFECT ON JULY 1" "Wage and Salary Earners Will Find 20% Withheld to Put Then on Current Basis" and more. (see) First report coverage continues o... See More
1914 First Battle of the Marne...
Item #709187
September 14, 1914
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Sept. 14, 1914
* First Battle of the Marne River - France
* Germany vs. France & United Kingdom
* First World War I - WWI
The front page has a banner heading: "Germans Meet With B ig Losses in Paris Fighting" with subhead (see images)
Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find ... See More
Allies conquer Sicily in 1943....
Item #709036
August 16, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 16, 1943
*Allied invasion of Sicily ending
* Sicily Italy falling to the allies
* Messina - World War II
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "AMERICANS GAIN 14 MILES IN SICILY" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with all 32 pages, rag edition, some light toning, a little residue along the spine from disbinding, generally... See More
1948 Einsatzgruppen trial... SS officers sentenced...
Item #708937
April 09, 1945
THE DETROIT NEWS, April 9, 1945
* Einsatzgruppen trial ends with sentences
* Nazis - SS Officers - death sentences
* Jewish Holocaust - extermination of Jews
* SS mobile death squads - war crimes
Page 37 has a six column heading: "20 Nazis Found Guilty in Slaying of Million" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 48 pages, rag edition, minor spine wear, very nice condition.
... See More
United States about to enter WWI... German spy arrested...
Item #708913
March 09, 1917
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, March 9, 1917
* Captain Alfred Fritzen
* German Navy spy arrested
* World War I - WWI
* America close to entering
* Great headline for display
The front page has a nice a nice banner headline in red lettering: "GIRL AIDS IN CAPTURE OF ALLEGED TEUTON SPY" with subhead. (see images) Nice for display.
Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being... See More
1947 Lucille Ball beer advertisement...
Item #708894
August 19, 1947
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 19, 1947
* Lucille Ball beer advertisement
* American actress & comedian
* Post World War II pin-up girl
* Pre "I Love Lucy" TV sitcom
The back page has a nice 17 1/2 x 11 1/2 inch advertisement showing a somewhat young Lucille Ball promoting "Schaefer" beer shortly after the end of World War II. This was 4 years prior to her iconic TV sho... See More
Battle of Leyte Gulf begins...
Item #708893
October 23, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 23, 1944
* Battle for Leyte Gulf beginning
* Philippines - William Halsey
* Largest naval battle in history ?
* World War II WWII
The front page has a six column headline: "JAPANESE PUSHED TOWARD LEYTE HILLS" with various subheads. (see images)
Complete in 30 pages, light toning at the margins, very minor margin wear, generally in great condition.... See More
Naval history: first U.S. ship vs. a German U-Boat...
Item #708842
April 25, 1917
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, April 25, 1917
* American steamship SS Magnolia
* German U-Boat - submarine attack
* 1st U.S. Navy encounter in World War I
* Gun used on display at Gosport Park
The front page has a nice banner headline in red lettering: "AMERICAN LINER SINKS DIVER" with subhead. (see images) Nice for display. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition bei... See More
1917 Second Battle of Arras, France...
Item #708814
April 24, 1917
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, April 24, 1917
* Second Battle of Arras - France
* British offensive on Western Front
* World War I - WWI - many casualties
* Great headline for display
The front page has a very nice a nice banner headline in bold, red lettering: "TEUTON LOSS TERRIFIC" with subhead. (see images) Nice for display.
Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being ... See More
1917 Eddystone, Pennsylvania explosion disaster......
Item #708812
April 10, 1917
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, April 10, 1917
* Eddystone, Pennsylvania WWI era disaster
* Ammunition artillery Shell plant explosion
* Great headline for display
The front page has a nice a nice banner headline: "HUNDRED DIE IN EXPLOSION" with subhead. (see images) Nice for display.
Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to... 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
Early German zeppelin shot down...
Item #708783
March 17, 1917
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, March 17, 1917
* World War I - WWI
* Zeppelin LZ 86 shot down
* German Empire aerial attack
The front page of section 2 has a banner headline: "BIG ZEPPELIN IS SHOT DOWN IN FLAMES BY FRENCH" with subhead. (see images)
Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fr... See More
1914 First Battle of the Aisne...
Item #708569
September 26, 1914
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Sept. 26, 1914
* First Battle of the Ainse River - France
* German Empire vs. United Kingdom & France
* World War I - WWI
The front page has a banner headline: "RIVAL ARMIES STILL ENGAGED IN TREMENDOUS DEATH STRUGGLE" with subhead. (see images) Nice for display. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp&qu... See More
1916 Battle of the River Somme... WWI...
Item #708567
September 05, 1916
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Sept. 5, 1916
* Battle of the River Somme offensive - France
* World War I - WWI - German & British Empires
* One of the deadliest battles in human history
The front page has a nice banner headline in bold lettering: "ALLIES IN BIG ATTACK" with subhead. (see images) Nice for display. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the &quo... See More
1914 First Battle of Picardy... Ainse...
Item #708548
September 25, 1914
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Sept. 25, 1914
* First Battle of Picardy - Ainse River - France
* German Empire vs. France - World War I - WWI
The front page has a banner headline in red lettering: "BATTLE OF GREAT VIOLENCE IS REPORTED ON FRENCH LEFT WING" with subhead. (see images) Nice for display. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp&... See More
Five British newspapers from the 1760's - 1790's...
Item #708399
* Pre and post American Revolutionary War era* Great, unique gift idea for that history buff
(5) An interesting & unique lot of five British newspapers, containing all different titles from the 18th century. They span the 1760's thru the 1790's and include at least one from each decade. Some have red ink stamps (partial or otherwise, see images). Certainly a one-of-a-kind grouping... See More
Clark Air Base captured... 1945 Luzon...
Item #708398
January 26, 1945
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Jan. 26, 1945
* Clark Air Base - Field captured
* Luzon Island, Philippines
* World War II - WWII
* Pacific Air Forces take over
The front page has nice banner headline: "M'ARTHUR WINS CLARK FIELD" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display. Related map is on page 4.
Complete with 28 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along... See More
1949 United Jewish Appeal Drive notice...
Item #708353
April 13, 1949
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 13, 1949
* First president Chaim Weizmann plea
* United Jewish Appeal drive - UJA-A
* Post World War II Jews & Israel donation notice
The back page has a full page notice headed: "UJA-A SACRED DUTY" with subhead: "A Statement by Dr. Chaim Weizmann" and photo. (see images) This was a plea by the first Jewish president for donations to help p... See More
1940 Battle of Britain... London bombings...
Item #708296
August 27, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 27, 1940
* Battle of Britain
* London, England bombings
* World War II - WWII
The the top of the front page has a nice banner headline: "HITLER SWEARS TO CRUSH BRITAIN WITH GIANT NIGHT-RAIDING FORCES" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display.
Complete with 44 pages, a few archival mends along the right margin, a little margin wear with tiny b... See More
Eric Sevaraid rescued in 1943 Burma...
Item #707750
August 28, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 28, 1943
* Eric Sevareid - news journalist & author
* Saved in Burma jungle - Naga headhunters
* World War II - WWII - John Paton Davies Jr.
The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "HEADHUNTERS SAVE AIRMEN IN BURMA" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 24 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
wikipedia notes: In 1943, Sevareid was on boar... See More
1933 Adolph Hitler warning of 2nd revolution (WWII ?)...
Item #707457
July 03, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 3, 1933
* Chancellor Adolph Hitler
* Warns of 2nd revolution
* Pre Jewish Holocaust & WWII
* Wanting full power in Nazi Germany
The top of the front page is a one column heading: "HITLER IN WARNING FOR '2ND REVOLUTION'" with subheads. (see images) Was this the prelude to the Jewish Holocaust and World War II ?
Complete with 26 pages, light t... See More
Isaac Newton Lewis death... gun inventor...
Item #707395
November 10, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 10, 1931
* Isaac Newton Lewis death
* Lewis Gun inventor - WWI era
* Osman Ali Khan & Mahatma Gandhi
Page 25 has a one column heading: "COL. LEWIS, FAMOUS INVENTOR, DEAD" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Isaac Newton Lewis, United States Army officer and the invenotr of the Lewis Gun.
Other news, sports and adv... See More
From the American Revolutionary War era...
Item #707318
June 08, 1779
THE LONDON EVENING POST, June 8, 1779
* American Revolutionary War era
* 18th century - from The Enemy
Newspapers from England during the time of the Revolutionary War are always interesting as they give a sense as to life at that time and what political discussions were the "hot topic" of the day.
I could find no "meaty" references to the Revolutionary War in this iss... See More
Battle of Midway... official report... WWII....
Item #707305
July 15, 1942
ELMIRA STAR-GAZETTE, New York, July 15, 1942
* Battle of Midway
* Official U.S. Navy report
* World War II - WWII
The top of page 3 has a banner heading: "MIDWAY COST JAPANESE 20 SHIPS, 275 PLANES, 4,800 MEN" and 2 related subheads. (see images) This was the official report from the United States Navy on the famed battle. The battle was actually fought over a month earlier, but t... See More
Five issue lot from before the Revolutionary War...
Item #707011
August 16, 1766
(5) THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated June 17, 1758, July 22, 1760, April 5, 1768, June 2, 1772 and March 17, 1772. A nice little group lot providing a flavor of life in England from the period when tensions were growing with its American colonies.
Each issue is complete in 8 pages, 8 by 11 inches, perhaps minor rubbing & foxing to some, generally in very nice ... See More
World War I has come to an end...
Item #707007
November 11, 1918
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE--EXTRA, Nov. 11, 1918 The bold banner headline says it all: "GREAT WAR ENDS" noting the end of World War I. The banner announcement from Washington notes: "Armistice terms have been signed by Germany, the State departments announced yet 2:45 o'clock this morning. The world war will end this morning at 6 o'clock...The armistice was signed by the Ge... See More
World War II in Europe is over...
Item #706648
May 09, 1945
THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Kansas, May 9, 1945
* World War II - WWII
* Germany surrenders
* European theatre ends
The front page has a banner headline: "SURREDNER ORDERS RATIFIED" with subheads and related photo. (see images)
Complete with 12 pages, irregular along the spine, other minor margin wear, generally nice.
... See More
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