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Item #676596GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1762 This issue begins with a: "Scheme for Supplying the Cities of London and Westminster with Fish...".
Other articles within include: "The Importance of Martinico [Dominican Republic] & the Islands in the West Indies yet Unsubdued" "Some Particulars of the Life of the late Empress... Read full description -
Item #676591THE PRATT TRIBUNE, Kansas, July 8, 1967
* Vivien Leigh death (1st report)
* "Gone with the Wind" fame
The front page is a small one column heading: "Vivien Leigh Found Dead" (see) An early, same day report here.
Complete with 8 pages, library stamp within the masthead, a few binding holes along the spine/1st column,... Read full description -
Item #676579THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 25, 1910
* 1st major international aviation meet in U.S history
* Belmont Park - New York - early airplanes - aviators
The front page has a one column heading: "Aviation Brings Big Crowds To Belmont Park" (see). Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp"... Read full description -
Item #676560THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, July 14, 1906
* Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina
* Issac Lyerly family murders (1st report)
* Pre-Negro lynchings
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "FIVE MURDERED IN NORTH CAROLINA TOWN" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition... Read full description -
Item #676538LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 24, 1995
* Best "Braveheart" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Epic war film - Mel Gibson
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Braveheart" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the... Read full description -
Item #676496THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1753
* Hand colored Woodcut of plate of "The Baltimore Bird" (Oriole) nesting in "The Virginian Tulip Tree"
One of the prime features of this issue is the plate showing: "The Baltimore Bird" (Oriole) nesting in "The Virginian Tulip Tree",... Read full description -
Item #676470THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1741
* New York Conspiracy of 1741
* Slaves - Slavery insurrection
Within this issue is an article: "Of the Office of Auditor of the Revenue in America" which includes: "I am a native of New England & having read in your paper...The state of importance of the American colonies is so... Read full description -
Item #676464THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1739
Among the articles noted in the table of contents are: "Why the Popish Lords decline Taking the Oaths" "Daring Presumption of the Methodists" "A Further Account of the South Sea Company's Affairs" "Deplorable Case of a Widow Lady" and more.
Near the back is the:... Read full description -
Item #676440EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Sept. 23, 1911
* Aviator Robert G. Fowler - early aviation pioneer
* 1st transcontinental airplane flight (stages) (W to E)
* Wright Brothers Model B biplane
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "AVIATOR FOWLER AGAIN FAILS TO CROSS HIGH MOUNTAINS" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly... Read full description -
Item #676420THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, August 20, 1910
* MLB pitcher Christy "Matty" Mathewson
* New York Giants baseball star celebrated
Page 6 has a one column heading: "Mathewson Is One Of Best Athletes Now In The Game" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard... Read full description -
Item #676328EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Sept. 5, 1908
* Early airplane flights
* Wilbur Wright - Brothers
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "WILBUR WRIGHT SURPRISES THE FRENCH" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not... Read full description -
Item #676317NEW YORK TRIBUNE, April 21, 1862
* Virginia Civil War map
* Siege of Yorktown
* Battle of Lee's Mill
The front page features a nice & very detailed map headed: "The Seat Of War In Eastern Virginia." plus there are one column heads including: "From McDowell's Department" "Brilliant Dash at... Read full description -
Item #676281FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., April 24, 1934.
* Post John Dillinger shootout & escape
* Little Bohemia Lodge resort - Wisconsin
* Gang hunted in the upper Midwest
The front page has a one column heading: "'Shoot To Kill' Order In Hunt For Dillinger" with subhead. (see) Coverage on the famous John Dillinger shootout... Read full description -
Item #676270THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 15, 1944
* Lupe Velez suicide death
* Mexican film actress
The back page (pg. 36) has one column headings: "LUPE VELEZ SUICIDE BY SLEEP TABLETS"
"'Tempestuous' Actress Was Depressed by Failure of Romance With French Actor" with smaller subheads and one column photo of Velez. First... Read full description -
Item #676265EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Aug. 23, 1911
* Theft of the Mona Lisa (1st report)
* Leonardo Da Vinci's famous painting
* Vincenzo Peruggia - Italian museum worker
The top of page 2 has a one column heading: "THEFT OF GREAT PAINTING IS MYSTERY" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the... Read full description -
Item #676243EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Nov. 28, 1908
* Marianna PA, Washington County Pennsylvania
* Mine - coal mining explosion disaster
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "TWO HUNDRED MINERS CAUGHT IN THE DRAFTS" with subhead. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very... Read full description -
Item #676181THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 12, 1961
* Charlayne Hunter-Gault & Hamilton Holmes
* University of Georgia 1st African-American students
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "GEORGIA STUDENTS RIOT ON CAMPUS; TWO NEGROES OUT" with subhead and photo of Hunter-Gault leaving campus. Coverage continues on page... Read full description -
Item #676169LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 18, 1993
* Best "Last Action Hero" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Fantasy action - Arnold Schwarzenegger
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Last Action Hero" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the... Read full description -
Item #676157EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 31, 1908
* San Francisco "Gas Pipe" murders of 1906
* Louis Dabner and John Seimsen executions
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "GASPIPE THUGS WERE HANGED TODAY" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the... Read full description -
Item #676145EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, June 8, 1912
* Christopher Columbus Fountain Memorial unveiling
* Columbus Circle - Washington, D.C. dedication
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "UNVEIL FINE STATUE OF COLUMBUS" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very... Read full description -
Item #676137EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, June 11, 1912
* Novarupta volcano eruption
* Kodiak & more, Alaska disaster
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "BIG DAMAGE IS DONE TO TOWNS IN ALASKA" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find... Read full description -
Item #676131THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Sept. 14, 1908
* Brookshire. Waller County, Texas
* Negro lynching - hanging
* Daniel (Dave) Newton
The front page has a one column heading: "Accused Negro Murderer Lynched" (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are... Read full description -
Item #676090THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 21, 1935
* Gangster Alvin "Creepy" Karpis
* Public enemy # 1 criminal
* Atlantic City NJ shootout & escape
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "BREMER KIDNAPPER SHOOTS HIS WAY OUT OF TRAP IN JERSEY" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues on page 3 with a... Read full description -
Item #676086THE WHEELING INTELLIGENCER, West Virginia, March 6, 1886
* James Sheady death
* Boxer - boxing
The front page has small one column headings: "Brutal Prize Fight" "Near Fayetteville, West Virginia, Which Ends in Murder" See images for text here.
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4 pages, large sized paper measuring... Read full description -
Item #676083LOS ANGELES TIMES, February 4, 1983
* Best "Viedeodrome" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Science fiction horror cult film
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Videodrome" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the... Read full description -
Item #676081LOS ANGELES TIMES, October 6, 1989
* Best "An Innocent Man" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Crime drama thriller film - Tom Selleck
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "An Innocent Man" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading... Read full description -
Item #676077THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, May 16, 1957
* Billy Graham opens crusade
* Madison Square Garden - NYC
The front page has a three column heading: "18,000 Flock to Hear Graham" with subhead and related photo. (see) This was one of his more famous crusades.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 48... Read full description -
Item #676075(5 issue set) HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May, 1861 - May, 1865... one from each year of the Civil War!
* the most recognized illustrated newspaper of the Civil War
* several illustrated prints (suitable for framing)
* discounted by nearly 50%
You will receive 5 original issues from this famous illustrated... Read full descriptionThis item is not eligible for free shipping. -
Item #676072THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Jackson, Mississippi, March 16, 1863
* Very rare Confederate title
* Battle of Port Hudson
If the title and city of publication seem to be in conflict, they are not. This newspaper had a fascinating history during the Civil War. Memphis was a Confederate stronghold up through the Battle of Memphis... Read full description -
Item #676069THE NEW YORK HERALD, November 16, 1871
* Henryville, Clark County, Indiana
* Slaughter of the Park family - murders
The top of page 8 has one column headings: "FRIGHTFUL MURDER IN INDIANA" "A Whole Family Butchered" and more. (see) Text takes up over a full column.
Other news of the day. Complete in 12 pages, some... Read full description -
Item #676056NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 12, 1875
* Whiskey Ring scandal
* Tax revenues
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "The Whiskey Ring" with subheads. Note that the great raid by the Treasury Dept. happened 2 days previous.
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Item #676054THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 10, 1904
* Boston Red Sox wins American League pennant
* Major League Baseball - MLB
The front page has a one column heading: "Boston Club Wins Pennant" with subhead. (see) Interestingly there was no World Series for this year. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood... Read full description -
Item #676050EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, June 22, 1909
* Early airplane flights
* Orville Wright - Brothers
* Fort Meyer, Virginia
* U.S. government contract ?
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "AVIATOR FACES STRONG TESTS AT FT. MEYER" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from... Read full description -
Item #676033THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Nov. 12, 1904
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "YALE'S SCORE, 12--PRINCETON'S, 0" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to... Read full description* Yale Bulldogs vs. Princeton Tigers
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Item #676014THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, July 7, 1987 As most might be aware "The Village Voice" was an American news and culture paper, known for being the country's first alternative newsweekly. It introduced free-form, high-spirited, and passionate journalism into the public discourse a tradition it maintained... Read full description -
Item #676012EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 11, 1904
* USS Georgia (BB-15) launching
* United States Navy battleship
* Bath Iron Works - Maine
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "NEW BATTLESHIP RIDES THE WAVE" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard... Read full description -
Item #676000THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 16, 1935
* Albert Einstein
* Franklin Medal
The front page has a one column headline: "EINSTEIN IS SILENT AS HE GETS MEDAL" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Albert Einstein receiving the Franklin Medal award for physics.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 48... Read full description -
Item #675958NEW-YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, April 16, 1864
* The Battle of Paducah
* The Battle of Olustee
The front page features many one column headlines covering events of the Civil War including: "The Battle of Olustee", "Our Duty to Our Country and Her Defenders" ,"The Battle of Paducah", and much more. There is... Read full description -
Item #675957FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg Sentinel, Mass. A set of 5 issues reporting on 5 of the 6 games (missing game #5) of the 1906 Major League Baseball World Series. The newspapers are dated October 10-13, 15, 1906. The final issue shows the victory of the Chicago White Sox over the Chicago Cubs. See images and the note... Read full description -
Item #675943NEW YORK TIMES, April 11, 1868
* President Andrew Johnson
* Reconstruction era impeachment trial
The top of the first column of the front page has one column headings: "IMPEACHMENT" "The Opening Argument for the Defense Concluded" and more. Text takes up the entire front page and most of the back page.
Eight... Read full description -
Item #675939THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 23, 1930
* Al "Scarface" Capone's downfall surfaces
* Income tax investigation comes to light
* Chicago gangster - mob boss - beer baron
Page 2 has a one column heading: "SIFT CAPONE INCOME TO GET BACK TAXES" with subheads. (see) This investigation would be the eventual downfall of the... Read full description -
Item #675938THE GREENSBORO PATRIOT, North Carolina, October 26, 1931.
* Al 'Scarface' Capone gets 11 years
* End of his criminal career
The front page has a one column heading: "Capone Sentenced To 11 Year Term In Federal Prison" (see) First report coverage on what would be the end of Al Capone's reign in Chicago.
Complete with 8... Read full description -
Item #675923THE NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 17, 1870
* Siege of Metz, France
* Franco-Prussian War - Germans
Page 3 has one column headings that include: "THE WAR" "A Desperate Battle Fought Near Metz" "French and Prussian Reports of the Engagement" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete with all 12 pages, light toning... Read full description -
Item #675884THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 19, 1931
* Gangster Al 'Scarface' Capone
* Annual income surfaces
* Government audit reveals
Page 5 has a one column heading: "Gives Capone Income As $1,641,979 In 1928" with subhead. (see) Was this the beginning of the end for Capone ? He would eventually be tried and convicted if income tax evasion... Read full description -
Item #675856EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Aug.10, 1903
* Battle of Wooster Mound - Oklahoma
* Martin Brothers Gang vs. Lawmen
The front page has a one column heading: "SHERIFFS KILL TWO OUTLAWS" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally... Read full description -
Item #675851EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 23, 1903
* HMS King Edward VII Launching
* Royal Navy battleship
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "BIG BATTLESHIP IS LAUNCHED" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not... Read full description -
Item #675810EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 17, 1903
* McAlester, Oklahoma - Indian Territory
* Murderer Dora Wright - Woman hanging
The bottom of the front page has a one column heading: "WHITE MAN HANGED BY KENTUCKY MOB" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to... Read full description -
Item #675790LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 20, 1988
* Best "Willow" movie advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* High Fantasy cult film - Ron Howard
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Willow" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the... Read full description -
Item #675788SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, February 9, 1938
* Gangster Al 'Scarface' Capone
* Alcatraz federal prison "The Rock"
* Best title to be had ? - rare as such
The front page has a one column heading: "Prison Death fear Drives Capone Mad" with subheads. Related photo under: "FEAR" and brief text is on page 10.... Read full description -
Item #675765SPORT'S SECTION ONLY of The Des Moines Register, Iowa, Aug. 19, 1958
* Floyd Patterson vs. Roy Harris
* Heavyweight boxing title fight
This is the sports section only, with a nice banner headline: "PATTERSON KEEPS TITLE ON T.K.O. IN 12TH" with related subheads, and two photos, one showing a bloodied Roy Harris... Read full description
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