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Item #658407High Resolution Images of: THE FAIRMOUNT NEWS, Indiana, Oct. 13, 1955
Note: Whereas this noteworthy issue has already sold, due to the unique nature of the coverage, we are making a set of 600dpi-images available for a minimal price. Once paid, we will e-mail you with a 600dpi image of the entire front page, the top-half of the front page, and a... Read full description -
Item #658392CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, January 20, 1946
* Great strike wave of 1945-1946
* Steel workers begin pickets
The front page has a great banner headline: "BIG STEEL TIEUP UNDER WAY" with subheads. More on the following pages with 3 related photos.
Complete 1st section only with 22 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the... Read full description -
Item #658390THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 12, 1945
* Jerome Kern death (1st report)
* Show Boat musical composer fame
Page 21 has one column headings that include: "JEROME KERN DIES; NOTES COMPOSER, 60" "Creator of Many Outstanding Stage and Screen Melodies, Including 'Show Boat' Music" "'Ol' Man River' A... Read full description -
Item #658345CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, January 25, 1946
* 1st contact with the Moon
* Unites States Army Radar
* Belmar, New Jersey
The front page has a great banner headline: "U. S. RADAR REACHES MOON!" with subheads. Nice for display. First report coverage on the very first contact with a celestial body by humans on Earth.
Complete with all 36 pages,... Read full description -
Item #658340CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, December 16, 1945
* Fumimaro Konoe suicide death
* Post World War II - eludes arrest
The front page has a nice banner headline: "PRINCE KONOYE ENDS LIFE" with subhead and small photo. Nice for display. First report coverage on the suicide of the Prime Minister of Japan and founder/leader of the Taisei... Read full description -
Item #658313THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., May 27, 1931
* 1st ballooning flight into the stratosphere
* Auguste Piccard & Paul Kipfer
The front page has a one column heading: "BALLOON LEAVES FOR HIGHT NEVER REACHED BY MAN" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the takeoff of the very 1st balloon flight to reach the stratosphere.
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Item #658290LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 25, 1997 (1st 5 sections)
* Serial killer Andrew Phillip Cunanan takes his own life
* Had targeted wealthy and/or famous gay men
* Italian designer Giovanni Versace was last victim
The front page has considerable coverage telling of the death of serial killer Andrew Phillip Cunanan, who had been... Read full description -
Item #658258CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 5, 1940
* Sugar Ray Robinson's pro debut
* Madison Square Garden boxing
A night of boxing was held at Madison Square Garden which involved various fights including the main event at the end as usual which was a title fight. One of the preliminary fights involved Sugar Ray Robinson which was his very first... Read full description -
Item #658255CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, Graphic Section only, June 2, 1946
* Automobiles for 1946 - vehicles
* Makes and models in color
The front page of this section has 19 color illustrations headed: "Here Are The Automobiles Of The Year" which shows the various makes for the year 1946. (see) Great for display. Article continues on page 4.
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Item #658252NEW YORK HERALD, July 13, 1865 The front page has: "Mississippi" "Proclamation of Governor Sharkey" in which he permits: "...the loyal people of said State to organize a State government..." as part of Reconstruction efforts
The back page has: "The Washington... Read full description -
Item #658242CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 31, 1941
* The North Strand Bombing (1st report)
* Neutral Dublin, Ireland German attack
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a great banner headline: "BOMBS HIT DUBLIN; 30 KILLED" with subhead. (see) Nice for display. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous... Read full description -
Item #658238CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 23, 1941
* Battle of Crete
* Germans invade Greece
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a great banner headline: "'DEATH BATTLE' GRIPS CRETE" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Related war map is on the back page. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous... Read full description -
Item #658235CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, June 2, 1946
* Thoroughbred racehorse
* Assault wins Belmont Stakes
* Triple Crown champion
The front page of section 2 (sports) has a seven column headline: "Assault Wins Belmont Stakes For Triple Crown" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Assault winning the triple... Read full description -
Item #658230BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, March 14, 1857 This title was formatted much like the more popular "Harper's Weekly" being tabloid-size with several pages of prints. This title actually precedes Harper's, which did not begin publication until 1857. Within this issue are prints captioned: "Saint Louis, Missouri (5 scenes)"... Read full description -
Item #658229BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, March 21, 1857 This title was formatted much like the more popular "Harper's Weekly" being tabloid-size with several pages of prints. This title actually precedes Harper's, which did not begin publication until 1857. Within this issue are prints captioned: "Harrisburg PA (4 scenes)",... Read full description -
Item #658227SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, February 13, 1886 The frontpage features an article "The Marvin Safe" which shows two different illustrations from the company with more coverage inside. Inside is an article inside: "Improved Treadle For Bicycles" includes a very nice 6 1/2 by 4 1/4 inch illustration of an early bicycle.... Read full description -
Item #658071THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, December 27, 1941
* Prime Minister Winston Churchill address
* Joint session of the United States Congress
* "We Are The Masters Of Our Fate" speech
The front page has a one column heading: "Churchill Sees Lasting Anglo-US Tie" with subhead. (see) Complete text of Churchill's speech with... Read full description -
Item #657967THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 30, 1936
* Lucy, Lady Houston death
* British philanthropist & suffragette
* Political activist - aviation pioneer
The top of page 21 has a one column heading: "LADY HOUSTON DIES AT HOME IN LONDON" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Lucy, Lady Houston.
Other news, sports and... Read full description -
Item #657958THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 19, 1956
* Mickey Mantle long home run
* Brigg's Stadium, Detroit, Michigan
* Best title to be had ?
The sport's section (page 20) has a banner headline: "Yankees Defeat Tigers on Mantle's Three-Run Homer in Eighth at Detroit" with subheads and box scores. Great to have... Read full description -
Item #657951THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 11, 1938
* Battle of Lake Khasan ends
* Changkufeng Incident - Russia
* Manchukuo (Empire of Japan)
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "RUSSIA AND JAPAN IN TRUCE, HOLD LINES NOW OCCUPIED; AGREE TO DELIMIT BORDER" with subheads. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history... Read full description -
Item #657937MAINLAND GUARDIAN, New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada, April 24, 1879 A quite uncommon title from this town in British Columbia, with various news and literary items of the day and a wealth of ads a well, several of which are illustrated.
Complete in four pages, typical folio size, a news agent's stamp in the upper right corner, very... Read full description -
Item #657936GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, February 26, 1859 The front page has an illustration "Representation of a Wild Boar Hunt in Algeria" with an accompanying article. Inside has a nice print of: "Sleighing Scene on Boston Neck" and "Cuban Volante, for Ladies in Fashionable Drives in the Paseo de Isabel, Havana" with... Read full description -
Item #657932SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, September 2, 1893 The front cover has "The World's Columbian Exposition - The Great German Search Light" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "The World's Columbian Exposition - Bilgram's Exhibit of Cut Bevel Gear Wheels"; "...State Buildings"; "The New... Read full description -
Item #657929NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 15, 1836 Content includes: "Another Slave Case" concerning a runaway slave; "War In Florida" with the Indians; "The Hindoo Exhibition" and more.
The back page has: "New Weapon" with the report stating: "We have been...shown one of the most... Read full description -
Item #657925NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 8, 1818 Page 6 has: "General Jackson's Campaign" which lists the number of: "...The Indians inhabiting the country lying between Georgia & the Mississippi river..." totaling 11,000 warriors. It notes: "This force, if embodied and... Read full description -
Item #657914CHICAGO DAILY NEWS, July 13, 1927
* Golfer Bobby Jones
* Open Championship
* St. Andrews, Scotland
This is section 3 only of the issue but it has its own masthead & dateline. The banner headline announces: "JONES LEADS CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND OF BRITISH OPEN TOURNEY" with a nice full-figure photo of Bobby Jones headed:... Read full description -
Item #657900DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept, 29, 1847 Page 3 has much of a column taken up with fine report on the closing battles of the Mexican-American War, headed: "The Late Battles In Mexico". Near the beginning is: "Our arms are again victorious, but at a fearful cost of life and... Read full description -
Item #657899DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 21, 1847
* re. Battle of Buena Vista
* Mexican-American War
Page 3 contains a lengthy letter with details on the: "Battle Field of Buena Vista" actually fought in February. It was a signal victory for the Americans over a much larger Mexican Army.
Also on page... Read full description -
Item #657897DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 16, 1847
* Battle for Mexico City
* General Winfield Scott victory
* Mexican-American War ending
Much of page 2 is taken up great & very detailed accounts of the final battles of the Mexican War before the Armistice, as General Scott advances upon Mexico City.
The page... Read full description -
Item #657896DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 15, 1847 All of pages 1 & 2 are taken up with a huge chart of "City Property To Be Sold For Taxes", several on Pennsylvania Ave. Likely some now notable residences on the list.
Page 3 has some fine content on the Mexican War with: "From Buena... Read full description -
Item #657895DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 11, 1847 Page 3 contains several items relating to the Mexican War including: "North Carolina Volunteers" "The Present Aspect of New Orleans" "The News form the Seat of War" which includes letters datelines from Orizaba, Vera Cruz and Jalapa with many... Read full description -
Item #657894DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept 1, 1847 Page 2 has: "The State of the War in Mexico--Constructing a Government". Page 3 includes: "Latest From Tampico" with reports on the Mexican War, in addition to: "Departure of Troops" "General Pillow" which includes a letter datelines from... Read full description -
Item #657886CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 29, 1939
* Joe Louis (Brown Bomber)
* Tony Galento (Two Ton)
* Heavyweight boxing title fight
The front page has a five column heading: "Louis Stops Galento in 4th Round" with subhead. (see) The front page of section 2 (sports) has a nice banner headline: "LOUIS FLOORED IN 3D, STOPS GALENTO IN... Read full description -
Item #657857CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 12, 1931
* Al 'Scarface' Capone - gangster - mob boss
* Famous tax evasion trial w/ much testimony
* Best title to be had - very rare as such
The front page has a one column heading regarding the two-week long trial of notorious gangster Al "Scarface"... Read full description -
Item #657844THE NEW YORK TIMES, NY, October 4, 1862
* Raising the Black Flag - the end of Yellow Fever Epidemic* The war in MissouriThis 8 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports... Read full description -
Item #657842THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 17, 1863
* Yazoo Pass Expedition
* Port Hudson
This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following... Read full description -
Item #657841THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, September 1, 1864
* Fort Morgan, Mobile, Alabama
* General McClellan Nominated for PresidentThis issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following headlines: "CHICAGO CONVENTION"... Read full description -
Item #657836THE NEW YORK TIMES, Rotogravure section only, June 17, 1928
* Herbert Clark Hoover nominated for President
* 1928 Republican National Convention
This is the complete 16 page "Rotogravure Picture Section" only has the front page entirely taken up with a huge photo captioned: "Herbert Hoover, Republican Nominee for President... Read full description -
Item #657834CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 20, 1934
* George Rogalski - boy kidnapper guilty
* Dorette Zietlow kidnapping and death
The front page has a great banner headline: "FIND ROGALSKI BOY GUILTY" with subheads. Related photo is on the back page. (see) Probably only reported in a Chicago publication.
Complete with all 36 pages,... Read full description -
Item #657830CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 23, 1936
* Black Legion - American terrorists arrests
* Charles Poole murder - lynching
* Works Progress Administration organizer
The front page has a great banner headline: "ARREST 7 AS ROBED SLAYERS" with subheads. Nice for display. Four related photos are on the back page. Always nice to have notable events... Read full description -
Item #657827CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 16, 1936
* Daniel Moore McFarlan murder
* Electrical engineer and inventor
* Fluorescent & Neon lamp lighting
* Thomas Alva Edison associate
The front page has a one column heading: "Inventor Aid, Associate of Edison, Slain" (see) Small photo of McFarlan on the back page.
Complete with all... Read full description -
Item #657824DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Aug. 28, 1847 Page 2 has over a full column headed: "The Annexation - A Letter From Gen. Sam. Houston" signed by him in type: Sam. Houston.
Page 3 has nearly 2 columns of reports from the Mexican War headed: "Seven Days Later From Gen. Scott" which includes a lengthy letter... Read full description -
Item #657823DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Aug. 16, 1847 Fully half of page 3 is taken up with a great wealth of news from the Mexican War, all under the heading: "One Month Later From Gen. Scott".
With the reporting are various letters datelined: "U.S. Flagship Mississippi", "Headquarters of the Army" "Puebla,... Read full description -
Item #657817CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, August 18, 1937
* Hugo Black - American politician and jurist
* Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court
* Klu Klux Klan - KKK
The front page has a great banner headline: "BLACK GOES ON COURT, 63-16" with subheads and related cartoon. Nice for display. First report coverage on Hugo Black... Read full description -
Item #657813SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 19, 1887
* Snow yacht sailing
* Paris morgue
* Magazine gun for the German Army
* Faust's Stove for railway cars
Illustrations have supporting text. Many interesting advertisements as well. The issue is complete and in very good condition. -
Item #657812SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 13, 1883
* T. Edison's Method for Powering Light Bulbs* The Brooklyn BridgeThis 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations, accompanied by text, of the latest inventions of the day including: "Edison Twelve Hundred Electric Light Machine", "Deep Rock Cuts on... Read full description -
Item #657811SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, November 18, 1868
* Perry & Goddard's perpetual revolverThis 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations, accompanied by text, of the latest inventions of the day including: "The Perry and Goddard 'Double Header,' or 'Perpetual Revolver'", and... Read full description -
Item #657810SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 3, 1888 This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions/prints: "Electric Club House of New York City", "Car Coupling", "Portable Bath", "Thermo-Motor", and much... Read full description -
Item #657809N.H. PATRIOT--EXTRA, Concord, New Hampshire, Feb., 1838
* Rare title
Just below the dateline is "Incontrovertible Facts - Democrats, Read ! " with most of the content being politics and finance reports. Four pages, very nice condition. -
Item #657802THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, October 6, 1862.
* Pittsburg, Tennessee* Monterey, Tennessee* Purdy, Tennessee
This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition (except for some margin wear) due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports... Read full description
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