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Item #696977LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 31, 1989
* Best "Heathers" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere
* Black comedy cult classic movie
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Heathers" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the... Read full description -
Item #696974SECTION 2 (sports) only of the Chicago Sunday Tribune, June 19, 1932
* Man o' War's grandson Gusto wins
* American Derby - Arlington Park
* Thoroughbred horse racing - race
The front page of this section has a nice banner headline: "GUSTO'S STRETCH DRIVE WINS AMERICAN DERBY" with subheads and large photo Nice for... Read full description -
Item #696973THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., July 9, 1933
* End of Prohibition - repeal
* Southern states ratification ?
* Franklin D. Roosevelt - FDR
* Beer - liquor returning
* Amelia Earhart record flight
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "REPEAL ASKED IN PUBLIC PLEA BY ROOSEVELT" with subheads. (see images)
Also on the front... Read full description -
Item #696969NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 25, 1826
* President Thomas Jefferson
* Last letters to Henry Lee
Inside 2 1/2 pages taken up with: "The Late Mr. Jefferson" who passed away nearly 5 months earlier (July 4) which includes a lengthy letter signed: H. Lee. This is followed by a lengthier letter datelined:... Read full description -
Item #696968NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 25, 1826 Inside 2 1/2 pages taken up with: "The Late Mr. Jefferson" who passed away nearly 5 months earlier (July 4) which includes a lengthy letter signed: H. Lee. This is followed by a lengthier letter datelined: "Monticello, May 15, 1826" just 1 1/2 months before his... Read full description -
Item #696967NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 25, 1826
* President Thomas Jefferson
* Last letters to Henry Lee
Inside 2 1/2 pages taken up with: "The Late Mr. Jefferson" who passed away nearly 5 months earlier (July 4) which includes a lengthy letter signed: H. Lee. This is followed by a lengthier letter datelined:... Read full description -
Item #696962NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 14, 1933
* Reinhold Krause, leader of German Christians
* Denounces the Jewish aspects of Christianity
* Calls for a purge on Jewish elements of faith
Page 14 has one column headings: "Revision Of Scripture Is Urged On Germans" "Return to Heroic Conception of Jesus and Segregation of Non-Aryans... Read full description -
Item #696961LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 21, 1996
* Best "Eraser" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Action thriller - Arnold Schwarzenegger
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Eraser" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home... Read full description -
Item #696955THE SPRINGFIELD REPUBLIC, Ohio, Nov. 2, 1860
* Abraham Lincoln about to become President elect
* Presidential campaign that would divide the nation
The front page has nearly 2 columns taken up with a great & detailed letter headed: "Climbing Pike's Peak".
Page two has a political notice supporting:... Read full description -
Item #696948BROWNLOW’S KNOXVILLE WHIG, AND REBEL VENTILATOR, Tennessee, March 22, 1865
* Very rare Civil War title - closing events
* William Gannaway "Parson" Brownlow
W. G. Brownlow, or Parson Brownlow, was a fascinating personality, to say the least. He regarded anyone who disagreed with him about... Read full description -
Item #696946THE OMAHA DAILY BEE, Nebraska, Jan. 15, 1917
* Buffalo Bill death
* William Cody
The top of the first column on the front page features a report headed: "PAY HOMAGE TO THE MEMORY OF 'BUFFALO BILL'" with subheads "Thousands of Persons, of Every Station and Walk of Life, Men, Women and Children View... Read full description -
Item #696944NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, Oct. 6, 1938
* New York Yankees win
* Joe DiMaggio & Lou Gehrig era
* World Series of baseball (game 2)
* Early, same day reporting
The front page has a terrific banner headline: "YANKS BEAT CUBS AGAIN" with subheads, scoreboard above the masthead, and large box scores.
A great for display and... Read full description -
Item #696942NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 26, 1940
* Warsaw, Poland Ghetto established
* Jewish - Jews - Judaica
* Nazi occupied Europe
Page 8 has a two column head announcing: "Walls Will Enclose Warsaw Jews Today; 500,000 Begin 'New Life' in Nazi-Built Ghetto".
This is early coverage of the establishment of the largest Jewish Ghetto in... Read full description -
Item #696941DETROIT FREE PRESS, January 3, 1965
* Joe Namath signs contract
* Alabama Crimson Tide
* New York Jets (NFL)
At the bottom of the front page of the sport's section (inside) is a four column head: "Namath Snaps Up $400,000 Contract" with "Jets Give Him Richest Deal In Sports". More on the next page with a photo of... Read full description -
Item #696939LOS ANGELES TIMES, November 16, 2001
* Best "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* British-American fantasy film - Daniel Radcliffe
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Harry Potter and the... Read full description -
Item #696937GALVESTON TRI-WEEKLY NEWS, Houston, Texas, Sept. 23, 1864
* Very rare issue from the Southwest Confederacy
Although the title notes "Galveston" the dateline notes it was printed in nearby Houston, as it is likely moving a bit more inland offered greater security from the Yankee forces.
Confederate newspapers from Texas are very... Read full description -
Item #696936NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Aug. 28, 1862
* First Battle of Rappahannock Station
* General Stonewall Jackson
The front page features a large Civil War map headed: "The Field Of Operations In Virginia". Nice column heads on the war include: "The War In Virginia" 'The Intentions of Gen. Lee"... Read full description -
Item #696932FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, Aug. 28, 1963
* Martin Luther King Jr.
* March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom
* "I Have A Dream" speech fame
Near the bottom of the front page is a six-column headline concerning this historic Civil Rights March on Washington, D.C.: "100,000 Turn Out For Capital March Before Noon... Read full description -
Item #696930LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 12, 1982
* Henry Fonda death (early 1st report)
* Hollywood movie - film actor
* "The Grapes of Wrath" fame
* Best title to be had ?
The front page has a 2 column head: "Henry Fonda Dies Peacefully at 77, Wife at His Side" with two photos. The article carries over to page 3 with 4 more related... Read full description -
Item #696929EVENING STAR, Washington, D.C., April 15, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination (historic 1st report)
* It is BEST to have reports from the city where it occurred
Terrific to have this first report of Lincoln's assassination in a newspaper from the city where it happened. This is the first of this issue... Read full description -
Item #696928NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, April 4, 1865
* Fall of Richmond VA Virginia
* Civil War nearing the end
One of the middle columns of the front page announces one of the more significant events of the Civil War with: "VIRGINIA ! " "GLORIOUS NEWS ! " "Richmond Is Ours!" "Evacuation of... Read full description -
Item #696927THE TINY TOWN TIMES, Tiny Town, Missouri, May 25, 1925
* Very rare miniature publication
This is a very fascinating little newspaper.
You can read much about "Tiny Town" on Wikipedia, but to be brief, "Tiny Town was the first complete city built in miniature & had over 1000 structures. A smaller village was... Read full description -
Item #696925LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, June 28, 1917
* American Red Cross
The front cover is of a famous "The American Red Cross" with "Humanity" and "Philanthrophy" being stated at the bottom of images. Inside the issue is an article pertaining to the Red Cross as well as various articles and photos... Read full description -
Item #696922THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, April 24, 1781
* Battle of Guilford Courthouse
* Greensboro, North Carolina
* General Charles Cornwallis loss
Page 2 has some nice war content. The 2nd column begins with: "By accounts from General Greene's army as late as the 24th ultimo, we learn that Lord... Read full description -
Item #696919NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, April 10, 1841
* President William Henry Harrison death
Wide black "mourning" rules on all columns on all 16 pages for the death of the President. Page 3 has the report headed: "National Affairs" "Death of the President of the U. States" with various particulars).... Read full description -
Item #696918THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, August, 1782
* American Revolutionary War
* Maryland for peace
Under: "American Affairs" is a report from Annapolis which includes: "...announcing the arrival of Sir Guy Carleton at New York as a commissioner for making peace or war in North America...to enable the... Read full description -
Item #696915WESTERN SENTINEL, Winston, North Carolina, Jan. 24, 1862
* Rare Confederate publication from the Civil War
This is a very rare title from the Confederacy. According to Brigham only four institutions in the United States have any holdings of this title from the Civil War, most just a few scattered issues. The American Antiquarian... Read full description -
Item #696913THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 4 only, April 9, 1933
* Prohibition ends in America
* Beer returns - legal liquor
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "CAPITAL STUDIES REPEAL; PRESIDENT REMAINS MUM" with subheads. (see images) More inside with related illustration and photo. This was the... Read full description -
Item #696911CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, February 11, 1937
* Flint, Michigan sit-down strike ends
* United Automobile Workers (UAW) to Labor Union
* GM General Motors
The front page has a great banner headline: "GEN. MOTORS STRIKE ENDED" with subheads. Nice for display. More on page 6. A few related photos are on the back page. (see images)
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Item #696910THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 19, 1871
* Edward H. Rulloff execution (hanging)
* "The Genius Killer" "The Man of Two Lives"
* Had one of the largest brains on record
The top of page 5 has a one column headings that include: "RULLOFF" "The Sentence of the Law Executed Upon the Murderer" and more. (see... Read full description -
Item #696909SPORT'S SECTION ONLY of the New York Times, Aug. 30, 1942
* Whirlaway - horse racing
* Trenton Handicap (last major win)
* Garden State Park Racetrack
* Cherry Hill, New Jersey
* Post Triple crown winner
The top of the front page of this section has a one column heading: "WHIRLAWAY WINS TRENTON HANDICAP AT GARDEN STATE" with... Read full description -
Item #696908THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., March 21, 1955
* Detroit Red Wings - NHL Hockey
* Win regular season title
* Bill Russell is NCAA tourney MVP
Page 14 has a two column heading: "Wings Take NHL Title With Easy 6-0 Runaway" with subhead. (see images) First report coverage on the Detroit Red Wings winning the 1954-55 regular... Read full description -
Item #696901LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 14, 2009
* Kayne West & Taylor Swift incident
* 2009 MTV Video Music Awards
* "You Belong with Me" song
The front page of section D has a color photo with heading: "Swift Reaction" with subhead. (see images) First report coverage continues inside with anther photo showing Swift with Beyonce.... Read full description -
Item #696900MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, April 24, 1945
* Concentration camp for children found
* Jewish holocaust realization
The front page has a two column heading: "Camp of 'Slave Children' Freed by Russian Troops" First report coverage of a concentration camp for children that was found by Russian troops in Poland. What... Read full description -
Item #696899THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., Nov. 20, 1942
* Oregon State Hospital - Salem
* Mass food poisoning disaster
The front page has a two column heading: "Poison Mixed With Eggs Caused Deaths, Tests Show" with subhead. (see)
Much on World War II events of the day. Complete with all 28 pages, light toning and a little wear at the... Read full description -
Item #696894THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 24, 1948
* Berlin blockade begins - Germany
* 1st major crisis of the Cold War
* Soviet Union - Russia blocks access
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "RUSSIANS BAR FOOD TO WESTERN BERLIN IN CURRENCY FIGHT" with subheads. (see images)
Also near the bottom of the front page has a two... Read full description -
Item #696893LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 8, 1996
* Oscar De La Hoya vs. Julio Cesar Chavez I
* Lineal and WBC light welterweight boxing title
The top of the front page has a color photo showing De La Hoya celebrating his victory with small heading: "Riding High" with brief text.
The front page of the sport's section has a headline: ... Read full description -
Item #696891THE LOAN DAILY, Waverly, New York, Oct. 14, 1882
* Very short-lived publication
An extremely scarce newspaper that apparently lasted but four issues. This is the volume 1, number 1 issue. it is not listed in Gregory's 'Union List of Newspapers' nor in the 'Union List of Serials'. The front page features the... Read full description -
Item #696890THE LADIES' WORLD, New York, February, 1892 The content is much as the title would suggest. This issue still has the original green wrappers with a very ornate masthead within.
Sixteen pages plus the wrappers, tears at margins, never bound nor trimmed. -
Item #696889TO-DAY, Philadelphia, Nov. 23, 1872 This is the volume 1, number 4 issue of this small-size literary newspaper containing a few illustrations.
Sixteen pages, 7 3/4 by10 1/2 inches, very nice condition. -
Item #696887EVERY SATURDAY - An Illustrated Weekly Journal, Boston, Sept. 9, 1871 An illustrated Harper's Weekly-like publication with many illustrations, amongst which are: "A View of Eloping Forest", a doublepage centerfold; "The City of Edinburgh, From the Castle" "In the Western Highlands--Among the Prairie... Read full description -
Item #696884LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 5, 1996
* Lollie Winans & Julie Williams murder case
* Hikers killed in Shenandoah National Park in 1996
* The case remains unsolved
Page A13 has: "Murder Invades Idyllic World of Backpackers", with subheading: "Two women are killed on the Appalachian Trail Slaying are... Read full description -
Item #696883THE CONTRIBUTOR, Salt Lake City, Utah, September, 1881
* Very rare publication
* Mormons - Mormonism
This is an uncommon title from the Mormon press. It was an independent publication associated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) between 1879 and 1896. A monthly periodical, it sought to represent the Young... Read full description -
Item #696882THE CONTRIBUTOR, Salt Lake City, Utah, January, 1881
* Very rare publication
* Mormons - Mormonism
This is an uncommon title from the Mormon press. It was an independent publication associated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) between 1879 and 1896. A monthly periodical, it sought to represent the Young... Read full description -
Item #696881THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, Sept. 1, 1940
* Whirlaway - horse racing
* Hopeful Stakes Stakes (early win)
* Saratoga Race Course - Springs
* Eventual Triple crown winner
The front page of this section has a one column heading: "WHIRLAWAY VICTOR IN HOPEFUL STAKES AS SPA MEET ENDS" with subheads. (see) Related photo... Read full description -
Item #696878THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, April 8, 1946
* Herman Keiser wins Masters Tournament
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia
The top of page 14 has a banner headline: "Hogan Three-Putts from 12 Feet, Keiser Cashes In" with subheads, photo and scores. First report coverage on Herman Keiser winning the 1946 Masters Golf Tournament... Read full description -
Item #696874THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 20, 1981
* Centralia, Pennsylvania mine fire disaster
* Todd Dombosky nearly swallowed up by the earth
* Falls into 135-degree, CO gas filled pit - saved by cousin
A brief but noteworthy article on page A18 has: "Boy's Mishap Renews Fears O Two-Decade Mine Fire". This event, as... Read full description -
Item #696872HARPER'S WEEKLY, April 21, 1866 The front page print: "Abraham Lincoln School for Freedmen, New Orleans" with a related article.
Terrific fullpg: "On the Plains--Indians Attacking Butterfield's Overland Dispatch Coach" is a truly fine example of Western Americana for display. Halfpg: 'Street View in Santa... Read full description -
Item #696870THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE, Nov. 22, 1981
* Centralia, Pennsylvania mine fire disaster
* The Weather Underground
The front cover has: "THE SEEDS OF TERROR - How Children Of Privilege Became The Weather Underground", by Lucinda Franks. Related photos and test continue on the inside taking multiple pages.
Also present... Read full description -
Item #696869LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 8, 1996 (Calendar Section)
* "The Rock" and "Phantom" premier ads
* "Dragonheart" ad and review
* "Mission: Impossible", week 3 full-page ad
A terrific issue published on the premiere weekend of the motion picture hits: "THE ROCK"... Read full description
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