Historic Newspapers: Suggestions for Novices

We invite you to explore the hobby of collecting rare newspapers.  To this end, the following items have been priced at $16 or less and make great "entry level" items for novices. 
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  • Collecting newspapers... reference book...
    Item #544753
    "THE THOMSON EMPIRE - The First Fifty Years", by Susan Goldenberg (1984).  260 pgs., with dust jacket.
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    Item #544750
    "RALPH INGERSOLL - A Biography", by Roy Hoopes (1985)  Ingersoll was involved in the creation of "The New Yorker", "Fortune" "Life" and the newspaper "PM".  With dust jacket.
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  • Collecting newspapers... reference book...
    Item #544766
    "IN THE COMPANY OF WRITERS - A Life In Publishing", by Charles Scribner, Jr., Based on the oral history by Joel R. Gardner, (1990)  192 pgs. with dust jacket
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  • Collecting newspapers... reference book...
    Item #544755
    "A GOOD LIFE - Newspapering and Other Adventures", by Ben Bradlee, (1995),  514 pgs., with dust jacket
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  • Daily newspaper from the Atlanta Olympic games...
    Item #681921
    DAILY OLYMPIAN, Atlanta, July 19, 1996 This is a daily newspaper which was published during the summer Olympic games in Atlanta, with the news, reports, and a wealth of photos totally focused on the events & day to day activities of the Olympians. It is a bilingual newspaper printed in French & English.
    Eight pages, tabloid... Read full description  
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  • Daily newspaper from the Atlanta Olympic games...
    Item #208528
    DAILY OLYMPIAN, Atlanta, August, 1996 This is a daily newspaper which was published during the summer Olympic games in Atlanta, with the news and reports totally focused on the events & day to day activities of the Olympians. It is a bilingual newspaper printed in French & English & is complete in 8 pages. The photo below... Read full description  
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  • McGwire breaks Maris' home run record...
    Item #160668
    ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, Missouri, September 9, 1998  See the photo for a terrific & very displayable newspaper celebrating Mark McGwire 62nd home run of the season, breaking Roger Maris' home run record. Great to have in a St. Louis newspaper! This is the complete issue and is in very good condition with only a slight even toning... Read full description  
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  • McGwire breaks Maris' home run record...
    Item #649306
    ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, Missouri, September 9, 1998  See the photo for a terrific & very displayable headline: "JUBILATION" celebrating Mark McGwire 62nd home run of the season, breaking Roger Maris' home run record. Great to have in a St. Louis newspaper! This is the complete issue and is in very good condition with only... Read full description  

    Item from our most recent catalog - #365 - released for April, 2026

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  • Death of Beatle George Harrison...
    Item #160031
    NEW YORK POST, December 1, 2001  See the photo for the nice front page reporting of the death of Beatle George Harrison. Lengthy article & many more photos on the inside pages.
    The complete issue, tabloid-size, very nice condition.
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    Item #621917
    Second-rate (used) Large Mylar Clear Storage Pocket - approximately 23 1/2 x 18 inches...

    We have an assortment of used storage pockets which have minor defects due to being used. They are not damaged, but are not new.
    This item is not eligible for free shipping.
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    $5.00
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  • 2nd-rate Storage Portfolio (Medium)...
    Item #621915
    Second-rate Medium Storage Portfolio - approximately 17 x 12.5 inches...

    We have an assortment of portfolios which have minor defects (small scratches, dimples, glue yellowing, etc.) making them not fully first-rate. They are being offered at below 50% of retail value.

    Note: The S&H for this heavy storage option is $13 for the first... Read full description  
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  • 2nd-rate Storage Portfolio (LARGE)...
    Item #621914
    Second-rate Large Storage Portfolio - approximately 24.5 x 18.5 inches...

    We have an assortment of portfolios which have minor defects (small scratches, dimples, glue yellowing, etc.) making them not fully first-rate. They are being offered at below 50% of retail value.

    Note: The S&H for this heavy storage option is $16 for the first... Read full description  
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    $15.00
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  • If you are searching for a newspaper from a specific date, please note that we have a vast selection available for purchase by using the date picker on our gifts and birthday newspapers page.