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Item #629537THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 4, 1971
* Tennis player Billie Jean King
* Very 1st Woman athlete to earn $100,000
The sport's section (page 58) has a one column heading: "MRS. KING POSTS EARNINGS RECORD" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on Billie Jean King winning a tennis tournament and becoming the very first... Read full description -
Item #629532THE MORNING REPUBLICAN, Scranton, Pennsylvania, November 6, 1876
* The Hayes-Wheeler ticket
* Wounded vets to not receive promised compensation
* Illustrated Wyoming Seminary advertisement from the Levi Sprague era
This interesting report on the front page regarding wounded soldiers not receiving their promised... Read full description -
Item #629530THE DETROIT NEWS, April 20, 1925
* Della Sorenson arrested
* Serial killer - poisoner
The front page of section 2 (inside) has a one column heading: "MOTHER TELLS OF POISONING 7" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the arrest of serial poisoner, Della Sorenson.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in... Read full description -
Item #629521THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 12, 1929
* Evelyn "Bobbi" Trout
* Female aviator - aviatrix
* Airplane endurance flight record
* Los Angeles International Airporrt
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading that reads: "Miss Trout Sets Mark With 17-Hour Flight; Recaptures Record Miss Smith Took From Her" ... Read full description -
Item #629504THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 1, 1935
* Baldur von Schirach photo
* Hitler-Jugend leader (Youth)
* Nazis - Germany
Page 10 has a one column heading: "REICH YOUTH CHIEF DENIES HE IS PAGAN" with subheads and photo of Baldur von Schirach. (see) Other related reports on the same page.
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Item #629455THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, December 8, 1922
* Astoria, Oregon fire disaster
* Clatsop County
The front page has a two column heading: "FIFTEEN MILLIONS LOSS IN BLAZE AT ASTORIA, ORE." with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the Astoria, Oregon downtown fire disaster.
Other news of the day. Complete in 20 pages, light toning,... Read full description -
Item #629431THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 31, 1929
* Battle of Jiménez, Chihuahua, Mexico
* Escobar Rebellion
The front page has a one column heading: "FIGHT IN CHIHUAHUA; MANY DEAD ON FIELD" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the battle of Jiménez, Chihuahua in Mexico during the Escobar Rebellion.
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Item #629415LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, September 18, 1923
* Berkeley, Alameda County, California
* San Francisco Bay area fire - conflagration
The front page has a four column headline announcing: "600 RESIDENCES DESTROYED IN $10,000,000 FIRE IN BERKELEY" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the 1923 Berkeley,... Read full description -
Item #629414THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 4, 1929
* Babe Ruth gymnasium workout
* New York Yankee to unfit to play ?
* Major league baseball off-season
The sport's section (page 16) has a rare article re. Babe Ruth working out in a gym with a two column heading: "Ruth Starts Workouts in Gymnasium; Weighs 2341/2 but Seems in Fine Form" with subhead. (see) Such reports... Read full description -
Item #629413THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 5, 1929
* "Question Mark" (aircraft) Fokker airplane
* United States Army aviators
* Los Angeles Metropolitan Field
* Record endurance flight - Aerial refueling
The front page has a one column heading: "PLANE UP 87 HOURS STILL GOING STRONG" with subheads. (see) Coverage continues on page... Read full description -
Item #629408EVENING CITIZEN, Glasgow, Scotland, September 22, 1970
* Donald Forbes, "Scotland's Most Dangerous Man", sentenced to life in jail
* Reprieved from life sentence in 1958, he kills again
* The PFLP declares hostages to be POW's
The front page has the one-column heading: "Reprieved Killer Murders... Read full description -
Item #629363THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 17, 1929
* Albert Einstein celebrated
* Metropolitan Opera House
* 50th birthday celebration
* Jewish National Fund
Page 7 has a one column heading: "EINSTEIN IS HONORED AT MEETING HERE" with subheads. (see) Probably can only be found in NYC papers.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 56... Read full description -
Item #629351INTERNATIONAL EXPRESS, London, England, June 13-19, 2001
* Tony Blair re-elected as Prime Minister
* First Labour P.M. to serve two consequtive full terms
* The youngest Prime Minister in over 150 years wins again
This tabloid-size displayable issue has on the cover: "WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS!", with subhead: "Blair... Read full description -
Item #629332AKRON BEACON JOURNAL, Akron, Ohio, May 16, 1972 (front page only)
* Governor George Wallace Shot
* Amish children only need to go to school through 8th grade
* Wisconsin vs. Yoder Supreme Court Decision
This displayable front page has: "Wallace Partially Paralyzed; Says Campaign To Continue", with subheads: ... Read full description -
Item #629249NEW YORK HERALD, July 4, 1866
* California mining regions
* Gold and silver rush
Page 3 has a very nice article headed: "CALIFORNIA MINING" "Its Importance And Extent" "Washing for Gold in the Early Days and at Present" The Silver Regions" and more. (see) Text takes up 3 1/2 columns.
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Item #629243THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 5, 1866
* Portland, Maine fire disaster
* Early 1st report coverage
Page 5 has a one column heading: "Great Fire In Portland" with subhead.(see) A early 1st report here giving the brief coverage near the start of the fire.
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Item #629237THE DETROIT NEWS, September 29, 1953
* Bobby Greenlease kidnapping (1st report)
* Carl Austin Hall
* Bonnie Emily Brown Heady
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Woman Kidnaps Son of Millionaire at School" with photo. (see) First report coverage on the kidnapping of Bobby Greenlease.
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Item #629229SUPPLEMENT FOR THE YEAR 1797 for Gentleman's Magazine, England. Within this supplement issue, which was published at the end of the year, is a report beginning: "Mr. Wilberforce said that it were only wasting the time of the House to go to any length into a subject which had already undergone such full & frequent... Read full description -
Item #629227THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, England, December, 1793 Among the many articles is: "Means for the Recovery of Persons Apparently Drowned" which takes a full page. Near the back are various news reports including items headed: "American Intelligence" which takes over half a page. Most of this content is political... Read full description -
Item #629198THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, England, November, 1799 Under: "Review of New Publications nearly 4 pages are taken up with: "A Short Account of the Principal Proceedings of Congress...& a Sketch of the State of Affairs Between the United States and France in July, 1798". It begins: "The short... Read full description -
Item #629197THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, England, October, 1799 Included is an interesting article on the famed Dr. Joseph Priestley, which includes: "The announce of Dr. .Priestley's intended return to Great Britain, after his little trip to America, will, of course, excite some degree of astonishment on this side of the... Read full description -
Item #629196THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, England, September, 1799 A generic issue with no content with writing about. Includes both of the plates called for.
Complete in 96 pages, full title/contents page with an engraving of St. John's Gate, 5 by 8 inches, nice condition.
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Item #629194GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1799 A generic issue with no content with writing about. Includes both of the plates called for.
Complete in 88 pages, full title/contents page with an engraving of St. John's Gate, 5 by 8 inches, nice condition.
This was the first... Read full description -
Item #629190GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1791 A generic issue with no content with writing about. Includes one of the two plates called for.
Complete in 96 pages, full title/contents page with an engraving of St. John's Gate, 5 by 8 inches, nice condition.
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Item #629189THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, England, October, 1791 Near the back is news headed: "America" which reports on some troubles with various Indian tribes, plus a note that: "...by tracing the lakes from Hudson's Straits to the ,Straits of Juan de Fuca [on the west coast of Canada] by a man and a boy,... Read full description -
Item #629187THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, England, November, 1797 Near the back is a brief bit of news headed: "America" which reports on the: "...horrid ravages lately made by the Yellow Fever in Philadelphia, Baltimore, new Providence, etc., etc..." with ore (see).
Included are both full page plates called for.
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Item #629185GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1797 A generic issue with no content with writing about. Includes both plates called for.
Complete in 88 pages, full title/contents page with an engraving of St. John's Gate, 5 by 8 inches, nice condition.
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Item #629183THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, England, July, 1797 Under "Review of New Publications" is one work: "Gravels in North America by M. Crespel, with a Narrative of his Shipwreck & Extraordinary Hardships & Sufferings on the Island of Anticosti..." which is at the entrance of the St. Lawrence River in Canada.
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Item #629182GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1798 A generic issue with no content with writing about. Includes both plates called for.
Complete in 88 pages, full title/contents page with an engraving of St. John's Gate, 5 by 8 inches, nice condition.
This was the first periodical to... Read full description -
Item #629181GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1798 A generic issue with no content with writing about. Includes both plates called for.
Complete in 88 pages, full title/contents page with an engraving of St. John's Gate, 5 by 8 inches, nice condition.
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Item #629180GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1797 A generic issue with no content with writing about. Includes both plates called for.
Complete in 88 pages, full title/contents page with an engraving of St. John's Gate, 5 by 8 inches, nice condition.
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Item #629178GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1797 A generic issue with no content with writing about. Includes all 3 plates called for.
Complete in 88 pages, full title/contents page with an engraving of St. John's Gate, 5 by 8 inches, nice condition.
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Item #629176THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 16, 1922
* Rudolph Valentino - The Sheik
* Marriage to Natacha Rambova
Page 10 has a one column heading: "VALENTINO'S MARRIAGE INVALID, JUDGES SAY" with subhead. (see) He would be arrested arrested for bigamy shortly after this.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 40 pages,... Read full description -
Item #629169THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, England, March, 1798 Articles include: "Essays on the Provincial Half-Pennies" which takes almost 2 1/2 pages. Also within is a very detailed account of the: "Melancholy Fate of His Majesty's Ship La Tribune" which sank off the coast of Nova Scotia, about which much is written... Read full description -
Item #629168GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1798 A generic issue with no content with writing about. Includes both called for.
Complete in 96 pages, full title/contents page with an engraving of St. John's Gate, 5 by 8 inches, nice condition.
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Item #629167GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1797 A generic issue with no content with writing about. Includes all 3 plates called for.
Complete in 96 pages, full title/contents page with an engraving of St. John's Gate, 5 by 8 inches, nice condition.
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Item #629138GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1792 Inside has most of a column taken up with news headed: "America" which begins: "This country was never in so flourishing a state as at present; the increase of people, riches, and agriculture is almost incredible...The present war with the Indians has for while stopped... Read full description -
Item #629125THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Pennsylvania, February 2, 1922
* Gates, Fayette County, Pennsylvania
* Frick Coke Company mine explosion disaster
The front page has a two column headline: "BODIES OF 16 MINERS KILLED IN AN EXPLOSION TAKEN FROM GATES MINE TODAY" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the Gates, PA Frick Coke Company mine... Read full description -
Item #629119GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1796 A generic issue with no content with writing about. Includes both plates called for.
Complete in 88 pages, full title/contents page with an engraving of St. John's Gate, 5 by 8 inches, nice condition.
This was the first periodical to... Read full description -
Item #629118GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1796 A generic issue with no content with writing about. Includes both plates called for.
Complete in 96 pages, full title/contents page with an engraving of St. John's Gate, 5 by 8 inches, nice condition.
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Item #629114CLEVELAND DAILY HERALD, Ohio, June 23, 1877
* Battle of White Bird Canyon
* Nez Perce War - Chief Joseph
This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
Page 4 has a one column heading: "THE INDIAN OUTBREAK" (see)
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Item #629112GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1798 A generic issue with no content worth writing about. Both plates called for are present.
Complete in 96 pages, full title/contents page with an engraving of St. John's Gate, 5 by 8 inches, nice condition.
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Item #629110GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1799 A generic issue with no content worth writing about. Both plates called for are present.
Complete in 88 pages, full title/contents page with an engraving of St. John's Gate, 5 by 8 inches, nice condition.
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Item #629109GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1799 Among the two plates called for is one with a nice print of the: "Plan of a Mansion House Proposed for Lord Nelson" with a related article (see). Various articles and news reports from the United Kingdom.
Both plates called for are present.
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Item #629107GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1799 Simply a generic issue with no content worth writing about. Has two plates.
Complete in 104 pages, full title/contents page with an engraving of St. John's Gate, 5 by 8 inches, great condition.
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Item #629093THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, August 20, 1925
* Actor Rudolph Valentino
* Natacha =Rambova photo
The front page has a two column heading above nice photo of Natacha Rambova: "Valentino and Bride At Parting of Ways" with subhead. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 24 pages, minor spine wear, generally nice. -
Item #629088THE WORLD, New York City, November 29, 1883
* St. Paul (village), Ohio
* Champaign County
* Fire disaster
Page 5 has an article headed: "AN OHIO VILLAGE BURNED" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, a little margin wear with a few small tears, generally good. Should be handled with care. -
Item #629077GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1798 Among the articles is: "Essays on the Provincial Half Pennies" which takes several pages. A nice item for any coin collector. Another item is a detailed letter concerning the object of Buonaparte's expedition into Egypt, where he would be defeated in a notable naval battle. Further on... Read full description -
Item #629066GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1787 A feature of the issue is the large, foldout plate with a nice print of: "Kenilworth Church" in Warwickshire, England. The other print called for is present as well being a full page of the: "Ancient Encampment at Knaptoft" with related text.
A wealth of varied content throughout with various... Read full description -
Item #629064NEW YORK WORLD TELEGRAM, December 5, 1932
* Repeal of U.S. prohibition fails
* 18th Amendment continues
* John Nance Garner
The front page has a one column heading: "REPEAL LOST IN CONGRESS BY 144 TO 171" with subheads. (see) Ironically the repeal of prohibition would be ratified exactly one year later on December 5, 1933.
Other news,... Read full description
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