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Item #723150SPORT'S SECTION only of the New York Times, December 15, 1935
* Ted Drake - Arsenal football club (soccer)
* Villa Park, Aston, Birmingham, England
* Seven goals - top-flight record game
Page 4 of this section has a one column heading: "SOCCER MARK SET AS 60,000 LOOK ON" with subheads that include: "Seven Goals by... Read full description -
Item #723149THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 13, 1958
* Two - 2-point conversion adopted
* NCAA College Football rule change
* 36 years prior to the NFL adding it
The front has a two column heading: "College Football to Give 2 Points For Conversion on Pass or Run" (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely... Read full description -
Item #723148THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 4, 1933
* Original Declaration of Independence facsimile
* July 4, 1776 with full text and founding fathers (signatures)
* 250th anniversary this coming Summer (2026}
Page 11 has a full page facsimile of the original Declaration of Independence with heading: "IN CONGRESS, JULY 4, 1776; The unanimous... Read full description -
Item #723147BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Pennsylvania, April 6, 1875
* Molly Maguires
* Miners - railroad6
* Gov. John F. Hartranft
* Pennsylvania
Page 3 has an article with small heading: "Shot by the 'Molly Maguires'"
And a related article on page 3 with small heading: "Troubles in the Coal Regions" (see images) Nice to have in a Pennsylvania... Read full description -
Item #723146THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Dec. 5, 1903
* Colorado Labor Wars - martial law
* Cripple Creek mining district strikes
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "PRESS CENSORSHIP AT CRIPPLE CREEK" with subhead. (see images) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very... Read full description -
Item #723144THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, June 8, 1671
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* Hold something from the 17th century in your hands
* Great gift idea for that history buff
This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this... Read full description -
Item #723113ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, November 30, 1941
* Pre-Pearl Harbor attack on America
* Just a few days away - imminent
* Roosevelt knows something ?
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "JAPAN MUST DRIVE U. S. OUT OF ASIA--TOJO; ROOSEVELT SAYS WE MAY FIGHT IN 1942" with various subheads. (see images) Japan would attack... Read full description -
Item #723111THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 26, 1933
* End of Prohibition in the state of Wyoming
* Beer - liquor returns - Ratification voted
* Repeal of the Eighteenth 18th Amendment
The bottom of page 4 has a very small and discrete report with heading: "Repeal is Ratified in Wyoming" (see image) Unfortunate for the very brief report here... Read full description -
Item #723109THE LONDON EVENING POST, Feb. 20, 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... Read full description -
Item #723104THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 5, 1934
* Loch Ness Monster becoming World known
* Nessie mystery widens in Inverness, Scotland
Certainly one of the more notable monster or creature searches in recent times is the Loch Ness Monster. Debate continues as to its existence. The top of page 12 has a small one column heading: "Monster Again... Read full description -
Item #723098THE WEEKLY PACQUET OF ADVICE FROM ROME: OR, THE HISTORY OF POPERY, London, June 17, 1681
* From the 17th century
* Rare variant publication
This was a fiercely anti-Catholic newspaper, created during the height of the "Popish Plot" hysteria (1678-1681), a fabricated conspiracy theory widely believed at the time,... Read full description -
Item #723097MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, December 19, 1944
* Battle of Bulge begins
* Initial German attack
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a four column heading: "Germans Drive Yanks Back 4 Miles, Lose 143 Planes" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with with 18 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins,... Read full description -
Item #723028THE SCRANTON TIMES, Penn., Nov. 30, 1934
* George Bace Face Nelson killed
* Battle of Barrington - Illinois
Page 2 has a rare four column photo with heading : "'Baby Face' Nelson Comes To End of Murderous Trail" and more. A related photo on the front page as we.. (see images)
Complete with 48 pages, light... Read full description -
Item #723027MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, April 9, 1940
* Germany invades Norway & Denmark
* Operation Weserübung - World War II
The front page has a nice banner headline: "Norway at War With Nazis! Germans Take Over Denmark" with subheads and related map. (see images) Good for display.
Complete with all 28 pages, light toning and... Read full description -
Item #723025CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, June 2, 1975
* Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan
* California Angels - MLB baseball
* 4th no-hitter pitched with photo
The top of the back page has a banner heading: "Ryan Hurls 4th no-hitter!" with subhead, photo of Ryan and box scores. (see images) Notice the printing flaw across the heading.
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Item #723024THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, April 28, 1943
* The famous Doolittle raid of Japan
* U.S. Army Air Force B-25B Mitchell bombers
* USS Hornet aircraft carrier told
The front page has a two column heading: "A Buzzing Hornet Approaches Japan" with lead-in: "'I Bombed Tokyo" and subhead. Page 2 has a photo of the crew... Read full description -
Item #723023THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, July 28, 1953
* Korean War ends (1st report)
* North and South Korea
Although this publication is known for it's financial news of the day, this issue has a very small heading on the front page: "The Fighting Ended In Korea" and more. (see images)
Complete with 16 pages, some binding holes along the spine, nice... Read full description -
Item #723022THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 20, 1938
* Discovery of the "Swanscombe Skull" announced
* Found at Barnfield Pit, Swanscombe, Kent England
* Dentist and amateur archaeologist A.T. Marston
The front page has a one column heading: "BRITON, AGE 250,000, SUBJECT OF INQUEST" with subhead. (see images) This famous discovery... Read full description -
Item #723021THE STARS AND STRIPES, January 7, 1945
* Battle of the Bulge
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a two column heading: "Kraut Saar Drive Gains Momentum" with related map. A related photo is on the back page. (see images) Nice to have in this famous military publication.
Other World War II news of the day. Complete in 16 pages, nice... Read full description -
Item #723020MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, Dec. 18, 1953
* Bobby Greenlease kidnapping - executions
* Carl Austin Hall & Bonnie Emily Brown Heady
The top of the front page is a four column headline: "Greenlease Killers Die in Gas Chamber, Silent to the End" with subhead and photos. (see images)
Complete with 36 pages, light... Read full description -
Item #723019CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 27, 1933
* United States prohibition ending
* State of Illinois acts to allow sale of alcohol
* Beer and Liquor returns to the gangland
The front page has a one column heading: "JUNE 5 REPEAL ELECTION VOTES BY BOTH HOUSES" with subhead. (see images)
When it comes to gangsters,... Read full description -
Item #722997THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 9, 1668
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* Hold something in your hands from the 17th century
* Unique gift idea for that history buff
This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still... Read full description -
Item #722990THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Dec. 19, 1667
* One of the earliest of English newspapers to be had
* Hold something in your hands from the 17th century
* Unique gist idea foe that history buff
This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is... Read full description -
Item #722979THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Feb. 13, 1667 (1668 by today's calendar)
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* Hold something in your hands from the 17th century
* Unique gift idea for that history buff
This is the world's oldest continually published English language... Read full description -
Item #722944THE RALEIGH TIMES, N.C. March 9, 1971
* "Smokin'" Joe Frazier vs. Muhammad Ali (#1)
* "Fight of the Century" heavyweight title
* Madison Square Garden - boxing championship
Pages 20 & 21 has six related photos of the famous heavyweight boxing match between Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali from the night before with a few headings... Read full description -
Item #722943THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., Sept. 7, 1949
* Howard Unruh's Camden, NJ shooting spree
* "Walk of Death" (13 killed) by WWII veteran
* Still the deadliest in New Jersey history
The front page has a one column heading: "PSYCHIATRISTS SEE REASON FOR SLAYING OF 12" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 30... Read full description -
Item #722942THE WEEK MAGAZINE section only of The Minneapolis Tribune, April 7, 1940 The front page of this section has a nice colorful illustration of a Father (grandfather?)-son fishing scene by. (see images) Other topics throughout
Complete magazine section only with 20 pages, tabloid size, a little margin wear, generally in good condition.
AI... Read full description -
Item #722941THE MINNEAPOLIS TRIBUNE, Jan. 21, 1936
* Death of George V
* King of the United Kingdom
The banner headline announces: "King George Dies; Wales Becomes Ruler of Britain as Edward VIII" with subheads and two related photos. (see images) Nice for display. More inside.
Twenty-four pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins,... Read full description -
Item #722939THE DENVER POST, Denver, Colorado, January 26, 1998
Note: The Denver Post printed two versions for this date. This is the edition which shows John Elway holding the Vince Lombardi Trophy up in victory.
* Denver Broncos win Super Bowl XXXII
* John Elway & Terrell Davis
* vs. Green Bay Packers
The front... Read full description -
Item #722937THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, May 20, 1948
* 1948 Arab-Israeli War - Palestine War
* Arab Legion forces Siege of Jerusalem
* Just 6 days after the State of Israel creation
The front has a two column heading: "Fall of Jerusalem to Arabs Near" with subhead and related map. (see images)
Complete with 36 pages, light toning and a... Read full description -
Item #722936THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Kansas, November 26, 1934
* Babes in the Wood murders (1st report)
* Pine Grove Furnace Park
* Carlisle, Pennsylvania
The front page has a one column heading: "DISCOVER BODIES OF 3 YOUNG GIRLS ON FOREST 'BIER'" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 30+ pages, light toning at... Read full description -
Item #722935CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 21, 1931
* Winnie Ruth Judd Marian Lane
* "Trunk Murders" bodies found
* "Love Triangle" crime
The front page has a one column heading: "AUTOIST GIVES CLEW IN TRUNK MURDER HUNT" with subhead. (see images)
Complete 1st section only with 20 pages, rag edition in nice condition. A few small... Read full description -
Item #722898CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, May 30, 1979
* Mary Pickford death (1st report)
* Canadian-American film movie actress
* "America's Sweetheart" "Girl with the Curls"
The bottom of the front page has a small heading with photo: "Mary Pickford dead at 86"
Pages 6 & 7 has more related... Read full description -
Item #722895CALENDAR SECTION ONLY of the Los Angeles Times, July 20, 1984
* Best "Revenge of the Nerds" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* American college comedy film
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Revenge of the Nerds" and perhaps no better issue could... Read full description -
Item #722889TRIBUNE, South Bend, Indiana, May 27, 1979
* American Airlines Flight 191 takeoff crash
* O'Hare airport disaster w/ infamous photo
The front page has the infamous photo showing Flight 191 sharply banking to the left shortly after takeoff with heading: "Beginning of the end" Also a heading: "Power Loss erases last... Read full description -
Item #722885NEW YORK EVENING POST, Nov. 25, 1802
* African lion on display advertisement (notice)
The top of the front page has a notice for an exhibit of "The King Of Beasts" which includes details about the event and a woodcut of the African lion. Complete with all 4 pages, minor margin wear, nice condition.
AI notes: In the early 1800s,... Read full description -
Item #722877NEW YORK POST, Jan. 17, 1942
* Actress Carole Lombard killed
* Airplane crash disaster (1st report)
* Early coverage before confirmation of death
The front page has a nice banner headline for display announcing: "FEAR CAROLE LOMBARD, 21 OTHERS DEAD IN PLANE" First report coverage continues on page 3 with related pictorial. (see... Read full description -
Item #722869NEW YORK POST, February 28, 1993
* 1st attack on World trade Center
The front page has the headline: "BOMBED" with related photo and subhead. (see) Much more on the following pages. Great to have from this famous NYC tabloid publication.
Complete with all 48 pages, great condition.
history notes: In February of 1993, a powerful truck... Read full description -
Item #722868DAILY NEWS, New York, NY, February 27, 1993
* 1st attack on World trade Center
The front page has a nice headline: "NEW YORK'S DAY OF TERROR" with related photo and subhead. (see) Much more on the following pages. Great to have from this famous NYC tabloid publication.
Complete with all 32 pages, great condition.
AI notes: The Daily... Read full description -
Item #722826THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. Nov. 7, 1961
* Basketball Commemoration Day
* Dr. James Naismith celebration
* Hall of Fame building cornerstone
* From the birthplace of the sport
* Memorial Field House - Springfield College
The top of page 28 has a six column heading: "Springfield Collage Dedicates Basketball Hall of... Read full description -
Item #722825LOS ANGELES TIMES, August 18, 2005
* Death of Marlyn Monroe's 1st husband
Page B10 has a 2/3 page death announcement for James Dougherty who was Norma Jean's 1st husband she married at the age of 16. The article tells their story including his quote: "I never knew Marilyn Monroe... I knew and loved Norma Jean."
... Read full description -
Item #722824THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, May 2, 1968
* Grateful Dead concert in Electric Circus
* East village performance advertisement
* Jerry Garcia - Bob Weir - Ron "Pigpen" McKernan
* HAIR, the musical opens on Broadway at the Biltmore
Page 34 has a 9 1/2 x 7 1/2 inch advertisement for "GRATEFUL DEAD" for there... Read full description -
Item #722823THE BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Nov. 17, 1875
* Ira D. Sankey & Dwight Lyman Moody
* Evangelist - Evangelism - sermons
Page 2 has a small one column headng: "Moody And Sankey"
(see images) This is on Dwight L. Moody, a notable American evangelist, and Ira D. Sankey, an American gospel singer and composer,... Read full description -
Item #722818NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Jan. 30, 1861
* Abraham Lincoln about to change America
A great issue shortly before the outbreak of war with pg. 4 including: "...declare that Mr. Lincoln has listened to the Compromisers & is inclined to sacrifice the principles of the Chicago platform...We have the best authority for saying that Mr.... Read full description -
Item #722816THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 4, 1942.
* Dutch Harbor, Alaska
* Japanese airplane attack
* Battle of Midway eve
The front page has a nice banner headline: "JAPANESE BOMB DUTCH HARBOR, ALASKA, TWICE" with subheads and related map. (see images) Nice for display. More inside with related photos.
Complete with 38 pages, light toning at the... Read full description -
Item #722814DAILY NEWS, New York City, July 24, 1999
* Woodstock '99 music festival in Rome, New York
The front page has a headline: "WE'RE ROCKIN'" with "250,000 jam opening day at Woodstock" within a related photo. And pages 4 & 5 has a heading: "Woodstock '99 turns on heat" with four more related... Read full description -
Item #722813SUNDAY SUN-TIMES, Chicago, Jan. 16, 1983
* 'Mob Accountant' Meyer Lansky's death
* National Crime Syndicate
The bottom of the front page has a small heading: "Meyer Lansky dies"
And page 4 has a heading: "Mob 'brain' Meyer Lansky dies at 80" with photo. (see images)
Complete Sunday edition with all 128... Read full description -
Item #722812CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 1, 1936
* Murder confession & jailed in Indiana
* Pre Al Brady Gang shootout
* Bangor, Maine fame
The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "NEW 'DILLINGER' CONFESSES; SENT BACK TO INDIANA" with subhead. (see images) Two related photos are on the back page. This was about 1 1/2 years prior... Read full description -
Item #722811PICTURE SECTION of the Chicago Sunday Tribune, Feb. 23, 1936 The front page of this section has a full page facsimile of Rembrandt's 1648 painting "Supper At Emmaus" with heading: "The Greatest Of Religious Paintings: Rembrandt's "Christ At Emmaus" (see images)
Complete picture section only with 10... Read full description -
Item #722810LOS ANGLES TIMES, July 5, 1995
* Actress Eva Gabor death
* Comedy sitcom "Green Acres"
* Pancho Gonzales death
* Mexican-American tennis star
The bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "Pancho Gonzalez, One of Tennis' Greatest Stars, Dies" with subhead and photo.
And also at the bottom... Read full description
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