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Item #581999WILMINGTON MORNING STAR, North Carolina, October 9, 1944 This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "Willkie Dies Unexpectedly In New York", "Former GOP Presidential Nominee Victim of Coronary Thrombosis" and more with two column photo of Wendell L. Willkie.
Other news, sports and... Read full description -
Item #720189THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 2, 1937
* Cunard liner SS Normandie
* Breaks speeds record
* Blue Riband - Atlantic Ocean
The front page has a one column heading: "NEW SPEED MARK SET BY NORMANDIE" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the SS Normandie breaking the speed record for crossing the Atlantic Ocean .... Read full description -
Item #575476THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, September 28, 1942 This 34 page newspaper has a two column headline near the bottom of the front page: "Cards Win Pennant on Final Day; Series Starts in St. Louis Sept. 30". Page 20 has a banner headline that reads: "Cooper Held Logical Choice to Pitch World Series Opener For the... Read full description -
Item #572072THE NEW YORK WORLD, New York, September 24, 1919
* Steel strike of 1919
* Riots in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
This 28 page newspaper has a three line banner headline on the front page: "STEEL STRIKE SHUTS MORE MILLS, DEADLOCK UNBROKEN; 4 NEW DEATHS, MANY WOUNDED, IN RIOTS WITH POLICE; SENATE BEGINS INQUIRY AT ONCE INTO CAUSE OF... Read full description -
Item #572063LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, August 24 & 25, 1938
* Frank Hawks killed in airplane crash
* Aviation - aviator
The Aug. 24th issue has one column headlines on page 5 include: "Frank Hawks, Noted Flier, Dies In Crash" "Socialite Companion Also Perishes In Blazing Plane" "HIT WIRE"... Read full description -
Item #571331THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, September 5, 1941
* New York Yankees - Major League Baseball
* Earliest pennant ever won
This 42 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 25: "Yanks Clinch 12th Pennant" with subheads that include: "FLAG RACE WON IN RECORD TIME" "Yanks' Pennant Victory, Sixth Under... Read full description -
Item #724931NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, May 7, 1942
* World War II "Operation Ironclad"
* Naval base of Diego Suarez captured
* Battle of Madagascar - Southeast Africa
The front page has a nice banner headline: "MADAGASCAR BASE FALLS" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display.
Complete with 36 pages, light toning at the margins,... Read full description -
Item #725123THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 8, 1934
* Mock trial of Adolph Hitler
* Anti Nazis - Hitlerism rally
* Madison Square Garden - MSG
* American Jewish Congress - Jews
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "NAZIS 'CONVICTED' OF WORLD 'CRIME' BY 20,000 IN RALLY" with subheads. (see images)
Much more on pages 14... Read full description -
Item #725167THE NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 9, 1942
* Frank Sinkwich wins Heisman Trophy
* Georgia Bulldogs - NCAA college football
The sport's section (top of page 40) has a seven column headline: "Heisman Trophy Scroll Presented to Sinkwich at the Downtown A. C." with subheads and photo (see images) Always nice to have notable events... Read full description -
Item #207650THE MORNING POST & DAILY ADVERTISER, London, 1783 A very nice folio-size newspaper of four pages from the final year of the Revolutionary War--the year the peace treaty was signed--but I don't see any particular content in this issue relating to the war. The front page is almost... Read full description -
Item #560904THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, April 2, 1938
* Joe Louis - Brown Bomber
* Heavyweight boxing champion of the World
This 32 page newspaper has a six column headline on page 10: "Louis Knocks Out Thomas in Chicago to Keep Title" with subheads, round by round reports and a related photo.
Tells of Joe Louis retaining his... Read full description -
Item #719174THE CONNECTICUT JOURNAL, New Haven, July 24, 1776 A great issue from less than 3 weeks after the Declaration of Independence was endorsed by Congress. Relating to this, page 2 has a report from New York: "Thursday last the Declaration of the INDEPENDENCY of the United States of AMERICA, was... Read full description -
Item #174034HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 13, 1876 The front page shows a nice full-page Revolutionary War themed illustration: 'Dangerous Ground' shows man soldiers. Two full page illustrations entitled 'The Centennial - Random Sketches' and 'The Centennial - Present Aspects of the Food Question.' Nice Thomas Nast doublepage... Read full description -
Item #678171GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1779
* Great siege of Rhode Island print
* American Revolutionary War original
This issue leads off with reports on the debates in Parliament, which include discussion on the Revolutionary War, including: "...the conduct of the army under the command of Gen. Howe; he seized the... Read full description -
Item #569639LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, March 11, 1938
* Germans invade Vienna Austria (1st report)
* Adolph Hitler
* Pre World War II
This 10 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "AUSTRIANS MOBILIZE AS STRIFE INCREASES" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning, otherwise good. -
Item #650600THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., August 28, 1941
* Reza Shah of Iran abdicates throne to his son
The front page has a one column heading: "IRAN CABINET RESIGNS, TOLD TO STAY ON JOB" with subhead. First report coverage on the abdication of Reza Shah in Iran.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much on World War II. Complete in... Read full description -
Item #650598THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, June 6, 1939..
* German Ocean Liner MS St. Louis
* Jewish refugees are refused in Cuba
* "Voyage of the Damned" - Jews
The front page has a two column heading: "Wandering Liner Allowed To Land 907 Jews in Cuba" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day.... Read full description -
Item #650512THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL, Memphis, July 23, 1944.
* Adolph Hitler escapes assassination plot
* Operation Valkyrie - Loyal aides stay put
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "Hitler Attempts To Rally Army" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much more on World War II.... Read full description -
Item #650237THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 2, 1943
* Jewish Holocaust being known for the 1st time
* European Jews Jewish - exterminations
* Large Madison Square Garden demonstration
The front page has one column headings: "SAVE DOOMED JEWS, HUGE RALLY PLEADS" and "United Nations Must Halt Nazi... Read full description -
Item #650072THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 16, 1933
* Jews persecuted under Hitler's rule
* Pre Holocaust era
Page 4 has one column headlines regarding the tensions between the people of Germany and the Jewish population there. The headlines read: "SENATE IS URGED TO CONDEMN NAZIS" "Deprival Of Rights Cited"... Read full description -
Item #649991THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 21, 1945
* General George S. Patton day of death
* Post World War II reports
Page 9 has a one column heading: "Patton Has Setback; Alarm Is Discounted" (see) Patton would die on this day.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 36 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced... Read full description -
Item #650026THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 23, 1945
* General George S. Patton death
* Post World War II reports
The front page has a two column heading: "Patton Receives GI's Last Salute; Burial Tomorrow in Luxembourg". (see) Coverage continues on page 13 with related photo. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 22... Read full description -
Item #691475THE WASHINGTON OBSERVER, Pennsylvania, March 6, 1917
* President Woodrow Wilson inauguration
* On the brink of World War I
A three-line, two-column head reports: "WOODROW WILSON INAUGURATED PRESIDENT FOR SECOND TERM; MAKES PLEA FOR UNITED NATION" and various subheads.
The ftpg. photos show Wilson and Vice President Marshall.
A... Read full description -
Item #691508THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., February 3, 1944
* Battle of Kwajalein Atoll
* World War II Pacific Campaign vs. Japan
* United States Marine Corps (USMC)
* Gilbert and Marshall Islands campaign
The front page has a four column headline: "U.S. FORCES CAPTURE MAIN AIRFIELD, SEIZE TWO MORE ISLETS IN MARSHALLS AREA" with subheads and 2 photos... Read full description -
Item #649499THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, September 10, 1933
* Albert Einstein flees Nazis
* Pre-World War II Europe
* Jewish persecution
The front page has a small one column heading: "Einstein to London Fleeing Nazi Threat" Early 1st report coverage which is probably the reason for the brief article here. This was when Albert Einstein escaped... Read full description -
Item #691536CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, November 7, 1942
* Second Battle of El Alamein
* World War II Egypt - Africa
* Erwin Rommel defeated
The front page has a six column heading: "British Tanks Pursue Axis 104 Miles in Egypt" with subheads. (see) Coverage continues on page 2 with related map.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day.... Read full description -
Item #649493THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 18, 1933
* Jews persecuted under Hitler's rule
* Persecution spreads outside Germany
* Pre Holocaust era
The top of page 10 has a one column heading: "NAZI DRIVE ON JEWS FELT BEYOND REICH" with subheads. (see) A few other related articles. 1933 was a very tumultuous time in... Read full description -
Item #691585THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 20, 1943
* Henschel Hs 293 guided missile 1st used
* Rocket warfare during World War II
* New German radio controlled glider bomb
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Nazi Rocket Glider Bomb Is Seen For First Time, Diving at Convoy" (see)
Other news, sports and... Read full description -
Item #656909THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 19, 1941 Page 52 carries a report "Aliens to Be Held in Southwest" as well as an additional article "100 Aliens on Coast Sent to Montana" with subheads "Those Held as 'Dangerous' Go From San Francisco Area to Camp at Missoula", "One a Magnesium Expert", "Detention of... Read full description -
Item #649424THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, September 13, 1938
* 1938 Nuremberg Rally - Nazi Germany
* Annexation of Austria
* 1 year away from World War II start
The front page has a three column headline: "HITLER'S DEFIANCE INCREASES TENSIONS IN UNEASY EUROPE" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the 1938 Nuremberg Rally which was... Read full description -
Item #549299THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, Massachusetts, August 10, 1945
* Japan surrendering
* World War II original
This 10 page newspaper has a nice two line banner headline on the front page: "U.S. Prepares to Reject Jap Offer to Surrender but Keep Emperor" with related subheads and photo.
Other news of the day throughout. good condition. -
Item #692189THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, June 8, 1946
* Hesse Crown Jewels Heist
* Post World War II looting
* Colonel Jack Durant
* Schlosshotel Kronberg Castle
The front page has nice headline: "COLONEL AND WAC WIFE SEIZED WITH ROYAL GEMS" with subheads and photo of the Kronberg Castle. (see)
Complete with 18 pages, light toning and a little wear... Read full description -
Item #648709THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1742 There is a full page plate showing: "The North and West Prospects of the Famous Runic Obelisk at Bew Castle in Cumberland" (see).
There is also a halfpg. print showing: "Further Observations on the Comet" with some text as well. There is a small library stamp on... Read full description -
Item #648310THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 28, 1942
* Jewish Holocaust being known for the 1st time
* Nazi-occupied Europe exterminations
* Overthrow Hitler and Mussolini ?
This 36 page newspaper has one column headings on page 5: "German-Americans Warn the Germans" and "Fifty Prominent Citizens Ask for... Read full description -
Item #648053THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 14, 1942
* Laura Ingalls (aviator)
* Convicted of treason
* Nazi - German spy
Near the bottom of the front page is a one column heading: "INGALLS JURY GIVES VERDICT OF GUILTY" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much on World War II. Complete with all 32 pages, rag... Read full description -
Item #692678CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Sept. 2, 1938
* Italian Racial Laws announced
* Anti-Jewish - Jews expelled
* Fascist Italy - Pre-World War II
The front page has a one column heading: "Expel All Jews Who Moved to Italy Since '19" Small related map on page 3. (see) First report coverage on Fascist Italy announcing its... Read full description -
Item #692803DAILY NEWS, New York, April 30, 1945
* Benito Mussolini assassinated (1st report)
* National Fascist Party - Duce of Fascism
* World War II Italy
The banner headline announces: "ALLIES TAKE VENICE, MILAN AND MUNICH; Italians Execute Mussolini, Dump Body in City Square" The top of page 2 has a two column heading: "Musso Killed; Kicked in Mud By... Read full description -
Item #548455LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, September 3, 1940
* Destroyers for Bases Program
* World War II relief
* U.S. Destroyers
This 8 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "50 U. S. DESTROYERS WILL GO TO BRITAIN"
with subheads that include: "Naval Air Base Deal Involved" and more.
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Item #646491THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Dec. 12, 1961
* Adolph Eichmann found guilty
* Architect of the holocaust
* Nazi SS Colonel
The ftpg. has a one column head: "Eichmann Convicted, Awaits Fate" with a photo of him. The article tells of Adolph Eichmann being found guilty for crimes against the Jews during World War II. He would be hanged in 1962.
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Item #693436CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 10, 1944
* Battle of Cherbourg - Normandy invasion
* Post D-Day France being occupied by U.S. Army
* World War II German defense falling apart
The front page has nice banner headline: "YANKS GAIN NEAR CHERBOURG" with subheads. A few related maps on page 2.
Complete 1st section only with 18... Read full description -
Item #722751THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 4, 1944
* Original Declaration of Independence facsimile
* July 4, 1776 with full text and founding fathers (signatures)
* World War II era - Post D-Day
Page 14 has a full page facsimile of the original Declaration of Independence with heading: "IN CONGRESS, JULY 4, 1776; The unanimous Declaration... Read full description -
Item #693891THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, May 21, 1943
* Aviation pioneer Jimmy Doolittle
* Northwest African Strategic Air Force
* Air raids on Islands of Sicily & Sardina - Italy
* World War II airplanes attack
The front page has a two column heading: "Doolittle's Pilots Bag 73 Planes at Cost of Four" (see)
Complete with 30 pages,... Read full description -
Item #693954THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 16, 1932
* Bonus Army bill passes U.S. Congress
* World War I veterans pay redemption
* Heller Keller honorary degree at Glasgow University
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "BONUS BILL PASSES IN HOUSE, 209-176; SENATE TO RUSH VOTE" with subheads. (see) Lengthy coverage... Read full description -
Item #657488NEW YORK TRIBUNE, February 4, 1916 Front page carries an article entitled "Little Girl's Dime May Build A Warship to Guard America" with subtitle "Child, Tired of Funds for Foreigners, Starts One for Own Nation". This is about Marjorie Sterett who started the Marjorie Sterett Battleship Fund Award from her... Read full description -
Item #644806LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 30, 1995
* Lana Turner death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie - film actress
* World War II era pin-up model
* Best title to be had ?
The bottom of the front page has a heading: "Lana Turner, Glamorous Star of 50 Films, Dies at 75" with subhead: " 'Sweater Girl' was a favorite GI pinup. Tragedy... Read full description -
Item #644019THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 7, 1932
* Albert Einstein gets 1st Visa... Coming to America
* Escaping the Nazis - Pre-World War II
Page 4 has a one column heading: "EINSTEIN RESUMES PACKING FOR VOYAGE" (see) Coverage on Albert Einstein receiving his 1st Visa to come to America in which he would ultimately stay.
Other news, sports and... Read full description -
Item #657735Leslie's Weekly, from New York City, dated February 11, 1915.
The front page of this issue is an illustration entitled "Truce of the Storm King," it being a WWI-themed color illustration by George D. Dannenberg. Also included are: "Scenes from the Great War Pictured... Read full description -
Item #695147LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 21, 2005
* Simon Wiesenthal death (1st report)
* Jewish holocaust survivor - Nazi hunter
Near the bottom of the front page is a three column heading: "Nazi Hunter Loyal to the Dead" with subhead and photo;. (see) Much more inside with more related photos and loads of text.
Complete with all sections (100+... Read full description -
Item #695417THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 19, 1944
* Warsaw Ghetto Uprising
* German occupied Poland
* Jewish resistance - Jews
The top of page 5 has one column headings: "POLE TELLS STORY OF GHETTO BATTLE" "Nine-Day Conflict in Warsaw Began Spontaneously, Says Underground Courier", "Germans' Losses Heavy" "3,000 Jews Used... Read full description -
Item #643200THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1786 One of the articles is: "Circumstances Relative to the Discovery of Henry I's Bones". A wide range of other articles as well.
Near the back is "American Intelligence" which includes: "An act was passed on the 11th of March...authorising the delegates of the province of South... Read full description
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