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Item #710304HARPER'S MONTHLY, New York, January, 1890 The entire back page is captioned: "Our National Game" showing twelve different baseball caricatures each with a caption, illustrated by the famed artist A.B. Frost.
Other articles include: "Jamaica, New and Old" "The Russian Army" "The Smyrna Fig... Read full description -
Item #710303NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 12, 1844
* Nauvoo Legion militia - Illinois
* Mormons - Mormonism War ?
* Governor Thomas Ford
The back page has a report: "Mormon Troubles" which mentions in part: "Governor Ford, concentrated some 5 to 800 of the Illinois militia in the neighborhood of Nauvoo to frustrated... Read full description -
Item #710299THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. June 15, 1971
* Hazelwood Street massacre - murders
* Detroit, Michigan home shootings
* 8 African-Americans executions
Page 10 has a heading that reads: "Detroit Police Hunt 4 After 7 'Executions'" (see images)
Complete with 42 pages, tiny binding holes along the spine, nice condition.
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Item #710297THE MADISONIAN, Washington City, July 16, 1840
* William Henry Harrison for president
This issue has on the inside page a political cartoon print of a log cabin (for Wm. H. Harrison) and a heraldic eagle engraving with "Harrison & Tyler" on a banner in the eagle's beak (see). Much political reporting.
Four pages, a few... Read full description -
Item #710294LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 6, 2004
* Ronald Reragan death - "Ronaldus Magnus"
* 40th President of the United States & actor
* Also former governor of California
The front has a banner headline: "Reagan Dies at 93; Popular President Changed the Political Landscape" with subheads and color photo. (see... Read full description -
Item #710288THE DETROIT NEWS, Dec. 28, 1949
* Hollywood actress Rita Hayworth
* Princess Yasmin Aga Khan born
* Prince Aly Khan daughter - Pakistan
The front page has a nice banner headline for display: "PRINCESS BORN TO RITA" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 38 pages, rag edition in very nice condition. Some small binding... Read full description -
Item #710287THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 14, 1943
* Jewish Holocaust being known for the 1st time
* Nazi-occupied Poland exterminations
* Lomza & Bialystok ghettos
Page 3 has small and somewhat discrete one column headings: "2,500 Poles Executed" "Mass Executions in Lomza and Bialystok Reported" (see image)
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Item #710286THE DETROIT NEWS, June 17, 1933
* Kansas City massacre
* Union Square shootout
* Charles 'Pretty Boy' Floyd
* Bank robber Frank Nash
* Early, same day coverage
The front page has a one column heading: "5 DIE IN FIGHT FOR A CONVICT" with subheads. (see images) A early, same day report on this infamous gunfight.
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Item #710285THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, May 15, 1984
* Early Run-DMC D.M.C. editorial w/ photo
* Beginning of new-school hip hop - rap music
* The Pretenders - rock band concert advertisement
Beginning on page 67 is an editorial with one column heading: "Run-D.M.C. See" with a photo of the group on the... Read full description -
Item #710281THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 20, 1947
* Test pilot Albert Boyd
* United States Air Force
* Air speed record broken
* First jet fighter airplane
Near the bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "U.S. Jet Flies 623.8 Miles an Hour To Capture World Speed Record" (see images)
Complete with 42 pages, rag edition in very nice... Read full description -
Item #710276SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, EXTRA, August 14, 1941.
* Atlantic Charter issued (1st report)
* Winston Churchill - World War II - WWII
* President Franklin D. Roosevelt
The front page has a nice banner headline: "FDR, CHURCHILL MEET, OUTLINE JOINT WAR AIMS" with subheads. (see images) First report coverage on the famous meeting at sea... Read full description -
Item #710273ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, August 29, 1939
* World War II about to start in 3 days
* Adolph Hitler defying the World
* Poland invasion is imminent ?
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "CHAMBERLAIN PUTS WAR OR PEACE UP TO HITLER, FLEET HELD IN READINESS" with many subheads and related photo. (see images)... Read full description -
Item #710272THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 31, 1864
* Totopotomoy Creek
* Dallas, Georgia
Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "GRANT'S ARMY" "Our Forces All South of the Pamunky" "A Severe Cavalry Fight on Saturday" "The Enemy Driven Back With Loss" "Further News from General... Read full description -
Item #710271THE DETROIT NEWS, July 30, 1947
* The Sergeants affair hangings (1st report)
* Anti-Jewish riots in Britain to occur
* Anti-semitism - British troops
Along the 1st column of the front page is a one column heading: "Hanged Pair, Jews Declare" with subhead. (see images)
Complete in 42 pages, rag edition in nice condition. -
Item #710269LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 24, 1987
* Joe Biden withdraws from race
* Due to past allegations of wrongdoing
* 1988 presidential campaign
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "Biden Quits Race, Cites Mistakes" with subhead and photo of Biden with his wife making the announcement. He would become president 33 years later... Read full description -
Item #710266THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, Dec.18, 1946
* V-2 rocket reaches highest altitude ever
* 1st objects flung into space
The front page has a two-column headline: "Try to Hurl Rocket Slugs Into Space, Free of Earth". The coverage tells of the 1st time in history that man-made objects where successfully put out into outer space. This... Read full description -
Item #710265THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, June 3, 1938
* Robert H. Goddard rockets
* Rudder for steering - invention
This 42 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 23: "ROCKET SHIP GETS 'CATAPULT RUDDER' ", "Dr. R. H. Goddard Devises Means for Steering After Gas Propulsion Ends", with supporting text.... Read full description -
Item #710264THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, May 24, 1941 This 34 page newspaper has one column headlines on the back page (page 34) that include: "14 MINERS KILLED IN INDIANA BLAST", "Seventeen Others in Coal Shaft escape Through Debris After Violent Gas Explosion", and more. See photos for details. This tells of the coal mine... Read full description -
Item #710262THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 13, 1934
* Juan Belmonte gored (1st report)
* Spanish matador - bullfighter - bullfighting
This 30 page newspaper has small one column headings on page 11 that read: "Belmonte Gored By Bull" and "Spanish Matador Wounded Twice in Arena at Santander". See photo for additional... Read full description -
Item #710259THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 23, 1873
* Charles Goodrich murder
* Lizzie Lloyd King
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "THE BROOKLYN MYSTERY" with subhead. (see images) Coverage on the murder of Charles Goodrich in Brooklyn. Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Lloyd King would eventually be found guilty of the crime.
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Item #710256THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, March 15, 1932
* George Eastman death by suicide
* Kodak camera inventor - roll film
This 18-page newspaper has one column headings on page 5: "DEATH OF EDISON SADDENED EASTMAN", "Kodak Manufacturer Also Grieved Over Passing of Hubbell" and "Dreaded Long... Read full description -
Item #710255THE NEW YORK HERALD, November 7, 1871
* Whaling disaster of 1871
* Bowhead whales hunting
* Arctic ice jam
Page 7 has a very brief article headed with small heading: "The Whaling Fleet Disaster" and subhead. (see image)
Other news of the day. Complete in 12 pages, a little irregular along the spine, generally in nice condition.
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Item #710252LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 30, 1980
* Alfred Hitchcock death (1st report)
* "The Master of Suspense"
* Psychological thriller director
* Best publication to be had ?
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Alfred Hitchcock, Master of Mystery Movies, Dies" with photo. (see) Nice to have this death... Read full description -
Item #710251THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 10, 1940
* Joe Louis (The Brown Bomber)
* Heavyweight boxing title fight - Arturo Godoy
* "This was the worst fight I ever had"
This 32 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "Louis Wins, Keeps Title; Godoy Avoids a Knockout" and more. Much more on page 10 with a... Read full description -
Item #710248THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 8, 1963
* Football Hall of Fame opens
* Canton, Ohio
* Initial ceremonies
Page 3 of the sport's section (inside) has a banner headline: "17 Are Inducted at Dedication Ceremonies of Pro Football Hall of Fame" with subheads that include: "$600,000 Building Opened At Canton" and more with... Read full description -
Item #710247THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 29, 1946
* Rocket range in Australia
This 52 page newspaper has a small one column heading on page 8: "Australia Plans Rocket Range". See photo for brief text.
Page nine has a large photo: "Dedicating Cemetery To Victims Of Nazi Persecutions".
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Item #710244BOSTON DAILY ADVERTISER, Feb. 21, 1822
* Paul Revere's son
The front page has an illustrated ad for "Joseph W. Revere..."Factory and ship Bells..." with a bit more.
Joseph was the 3rd Paul Revere's 8 children, taking over the bell foundry business from his father in 1811.
Four pages, never bound nor... Read full description -
Item #710240GLEASON'S PICTORIAL LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, Aug. 27, 1859 This title has one of the more beautiful & ornate mastheads of the 19th century, plus each page is bordered with an anchor & chain devise (see).
The front page has prints of: "Charles XV, the New King of Sweden" with text on him. Also: "Whitehall, South &... Read full description -
Item #710238THE SCOTTISH JOURNAL, New York, April 24, 1841
* Rare publication for Scotland immigrants
Obviously a newspaper for Scottish-Americans. The masthead has a thistle-themed engraving. Various literary items & other content.
Eight pages, 10 1/2 by 15 inches, nice condition. -
Item #710235LOS ANGELES TIMES, September 18, 2009
* Best "Jennifer's Body" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Supernatural horror black comedy film
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Jennifer's Body" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading... Read full description -
Item #710232THE BOSTON POST, Jan. 17, 1940
* Christian Front (United States) arrests
* Plot to overthrow the U.S. government
The front page has a one column heading: "PLOTTERS SING SONG TO 'GLORY'" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 18 pages, light toning at the margins, very nice condition.
wikipedia notes: The Christian Front... Read full description -
Item #710231SECTION 9 ONLY of the New York Times, May 19, 1929
* Print of Ted Healy of The Three Stooges fame
The front page of this section of this Sunday newspaper features an uncommonly large illustration which features both Ted Healy and Jobyna Howland. Brief text begins with: "Two Somewhat Different Players of Comedy Who Will... Read full description -
Item #710227THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 17, 1992
* New-school hip hop - rap music near the beginning
* Public Enemy - rappers Chuck D and Flavor Flav
* Early "House of Pain" performances advertisement
* Performance at the Ritz nightclub - Manhattan
Page 131 has a advertisement for "PUBLIC ENEMY -... Read full description -
Item #710226PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, June 3, 1875
* Original Masonic Hall (Manhattan) dedication ceremonies
* Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of New York
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "THE MASONIC PAGEANT" with subheads. (see images) Lengthy text continues on the back page.
Complete with 8 pages, nice condition. -
Item #710225THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 23, 1931
* Island of Cyprus riot
* Struggle for union w/ Greece
* Al 'Scarface' Capone
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Cyprus Mobs Fight for Union With Greece; Britain Rushes Troops by Ships and Planes" (see) First report coverage on the riot & demonstration on... Read full description -
Item #710223THE DETROIT NEWS, Feb. 3, 1933
* Wickliffe, Lake County, Ohio
* Ridgecliff sanatorium fire disaster
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "9 DIE IN FLAMES AT SANITARIUM" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 34 pages, rag edition in nice condition. -
Item #710221CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 22, 1947
* Benjamin 'Bugsy' Siegel assassination (1st report)
* Flamingo Club, Las Vegas, Nevada - Murder Inc.
The top of page 2 has a one column heading: "BUGIE SIEGEL SLAYER HUNTED; QUIZ PARTNER" with a few related photos (small) including one of Siegel with heading: "Bugsie... Read full description -
Item #710220THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, June 1, 1982
* "Annie" Musical comedy drama review
* Grand Opening premiere movie release
* Based on "Little Orphan Annie" comic strip
Page 51 has a review for the opening day of the first film adaption of the musical "Annie" with heading: "Little... Read full description -
Item #710219THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Sept. 28, 1982
* The Go-Go's - all-female rock band
* American singer Belinda Carlisle
* Madison Square Garden concert ad
* "Pink Floyd - The Wall" film opening
Page 79 has a nice full page advertisement for "The Go-Go's" with "A Flock OF... Read full description -
Item #710218THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 30, 1982
* 48 Hrs. - buddy cop action comedy film
* Actors Nick Nolte and Eddie Murphy
* The Verdict - legal drama - Paul Newman
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere ads
Page 74 has a advertisement for an advance showing before it's opening day premiere of "48... Read full description -
Item #710217THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. January 2, 1929
* Rose Bowl football game
* California vs. Georgia Tech
* Roy 'Wrong Way' Riegels
The front page has a two column heading: "Tragic Gridiron 'Boner' Costs California Win Over Georgia" with subhead. (see images) Coverage of the game continues in the sport's... Read full description -
Item #710216THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., June 28, 1964
* Mississippi Civil Rights workers disappear
* James Chaney - Philadelphia MS
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "FBI's Force in Miss. Bolstered by Johnson" with subheads. (see images) This was a notable civil rights-related murder. Their bodies... Read full description -
Item #710215LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 15, 1994
* Murder of Nicole Brown Simpson & Ron Goldman
* Football great O. J. Simpson looking like a suspect ?
* Second day report from the city where it happened
The front has a photo showing the media gathering outside of Simpsons home. Also a smaller photo of Nicole Simpson. A two column... Read full description -
Item #710213THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 5, 1930
* Blenheim - Thoroughbred race horse
* Wins Epsom Derby - Surrey, England UK
* Owner Aga Khan III
The sport's section (page 19) has a banner headline: "500,000 See Blenheim, 18 to 1 Shot, Win English Derby; The Scout II Is 15th" with subheads and photo. (see images) First report coverage on... Read full description -
Item #710212THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan 5, 1962
* First automated subway train begins service
* 42nd Street Shuttle (unmanned) transportation
* Times Square - Grand Central Station route
The top of the front page has a four column heading: "First Automated Subway Train starts Run" with subhead and photo (see images) First report coverage continues... Read full description -
Item #710207THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, April 14, 1980
* GENESIS w/ Phil Collins - The Duke Tour
* English progressive rock band - Mike Rutherford
* Madison Square Garden concert advertisement
Page 63 has a nice full page advertisement for an upcoming "GENESIS" concert at Madison Square Garden. (see... Read full description -
Item #710206THE DETROIT NEWS, Oct. 3, 1951
* Lucie Arnaz is introduced to the public
* Desi Arnaz, Lucille Ball & daughter photo
Page 53 has as a two column photo with heading: "Picture Debut of Arnaz-Ball Baby" and brief text. (see images)
Complete with 64 pages, rag edition, some small binding holes along the spine/1st column, nice... Read full description -
Item #710205THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Jan. 11, 1973
* Notable photos of Bob Dylan, The Beatles, & Timothy Leary
* All part of the Fred McDarrah Collection
* Renowned photographer for the Village Voice
The front page has 5 notable photos from the Fred McDarrah Collection, which were on... Read full description -
Item #710204THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 17, 1979
* "Monty Python's Life of Brian" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* British religious satire comedy film
A nice issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Monty Python's Life of Brian"
Page C11 has a 3/5 page advertisement for the opening day of the... Read full description -
Item #710202SPORT'S SECTION only of the New York Times, Sept. 6, 1925
* Bobby Jones wins his 2nd
* U.S. Amateur championships
* Oakmont Country Club - golf
The top of the front page of this section has a one column heading: "JONES KEEP TITLE, BEATING WATTS GUNN" with subheads and scores. (see images) First report coverage continues... Read full description
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