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Item #636973QUAD-CITY TIMES, Davenport, Iowa, January 17, 1991
* Operation Desert Storm
* Persian Gulf War begins
The front page has a nice banner headline: "WAR 'So far, so good'" with related map (see images).
Complete 1st section, good condition. -
Item #636971HERALD_NEWS - EXTRA, Joliet, Illinois, January 17, 1991
* Operation Desert Storm
* Persian Gulf War begins
The front page has a nice banner headline: "GULF WAR" with related map (see images).
Complete 1st section, good condition. -
Item #636677SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June 4, 1910
* Firefighting - firetrucks
The front page is captioned: "Fire Fighting Without Fire Engines" which shows the use of the new fire hydrant system (see).
Within the issue: "A Commercial Rotary Engine" "A Giant Ruhmkorff Coil" "How to Escape... Read full description -
Item #636636SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, November 2, 1901 The front page of this issue has five photos of "Boston's New Elevated Railroad." The largest photo shows the interior of the north terminal of Sullivan Square Station. A related article is inside. Other articles include: Four-Motor Equipments; The Bursting of Fowling Pieces; The... Read full description -
Item #636610NEW YORK TIME, June 9, 1939.
* King and Queen of England (George VI)
* President Franklin D. Roosevelt - Eleanor
* Washington D.C. - White House visit
The front page has a five column headline: "KING AND QUEEN GUESTS AT THE WHITE HOUSE AFTER AN IMPRESSIVE WELCOME IN WASHINGTON; GEORGE HOPES WE WILL EVER WALK IN FREINDSHIP"... Read full description -
Item #636433HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, March, 1879
* Winslow Homer print
* Breezing Up (A Fair Wind)
Featured is an article" "Present Tendencies of American Art" in which an illustration by Winslow Homer entitled "Sail-Boat" is included. Other articles are: "A Few Sea-Birds" "The Coast Survey" "The... Read full description -
Item #636346SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, June 29, 1912, New York The front cover is a photo of "George Westinghouse, Engineer and Inventor" with an accompanying article inside the issue. Inside the issue is: "A Journey in a Passenger-carrying Zeppelin Airship"; "The Galveston Causeway"; "New Ideas About... Read full description -
Item #636273LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, March 26, 1870 The ftpg. illustration shows: "New York--Treatment Of Emigrants At Ward's Island--Women At Dinner." Among the prints inside are: "Laborers Of A Hand-Car Of The Pacific Railroad, Attacked By Indians." "Bitter Creek Valley--Construction Camp Of The Pacific Railroad In The... Read full description -
Item #636270SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, August 11, 1906 The front page of the issue is captioned: "The American Flamingo and Its Curious Nest of Mud" with additional photos inside . Within the issue is "Novel Types of French Commercial Automobiles"; and many more articles and advertisements. Also within is a quarter-page Coca-Cola... Read full description -
Item #635749SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June 10, 1911 The front cover of the issue is entitled "Col. George Washington Goethals, Canal Builder" with further information inside. Within the issue is "The Paris-Rome-Turin Aeroplane Race"; "Waterspouts - Facts and fictions Concerning... Read full description -
Item #633741SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, Sept. 7, 1878 This title was a totally separate, stand-alone publication from the more well-known SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN. Having begun to report on the Centennial Exposition in 1876, its success caused it to continue as a weekly publication into the 20th century. This title is much like... Read full description -
Item #631951FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Sept. 6, 1894 The front page features a full illustration of: "The New Union Railway Station at St. Louis, Missouri". Inside includes a full page "Picturesque Minnesota Summer Resorts" with five photos. A full page: "Maneuvers of the Detachment of the Regular Army... Read full description -
Item #631746SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, September 7, 1918 Interesting full ftpg. diagram-illustration about dogfighting: "Tricks used in aerial combat: First, the 'horizontal vrille'; second the 'retournment'; third, the change of direction; and fourth, the 'renversement', all as seen from the side."
Inside the... Read full description -
Item #630989THE EVENING TIMES, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, June 24, 1912
* Eagle Park Pier, Buffalo, New York excursion disaster
* Front page details
The front page has: "COLLAPSE OF DOCK CAUSES 30 DEATHS," with the subhead: "16 Bodies Taken From Niagara River - 14 Missing - Over 100 Thrown In River When Waiting for Excursion Steamer at Eagle... Read full description -
Item #630366THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 15, 1931
* Famous New York City gangster
* Jack 'Legs' Diamond
* Acquitted for torture (assault)
The front page has a one column heading: "DIAMOND ACQUITTED OF ASSAULT CHARGE" with subheads. (see) Lengthy text continues inside. Always nice to have notable events in... Read full description -
Item #629582USA TODAY, November 5, 2008 This 48 page newspaper has a nice two line banner headline on the front page: "America makes history, Obama Wins! " with subheads and nice color photo of Obama with family. Much more on the inside pages in the 1st section. (see)
Nice condition.
Our post on the History's Newsstand... 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 #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 #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 -
The "Jekyll-Hide" espionage case...
Item #628342THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 11, 1950
* A-Bomb spy for Russia admits guilt
* The "Jekyll-Hide" espionage case
The headline "Fuchs Admits Giving Soviet Atom Secrets From 1942 On, But Says He Quit Year Ago", "Russia Charges F.B.I. Taps U.N. Wires, 'Uses' Lies' Aides", "M'Mahon Satisfied By New Bomb... Read full description -
Item #628054SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Oct. 2, 1915
* Thomas Alva Edison
The color cover shows soldiers scaling the side of a mountain. Items within include: "The Exchange of Severely Wounded Prisoners" "The Development of the Army Pistol" The Naval Advisory Board of Inventions" which includes a photo of: Thomas A. Edison, Chairman... Read full description -
Item #627651VARIETY, New York, Aug. 9, 1918 This a weekly entertainment-trade magazine contains a large variety of trade news, reports, reviews, acts, announcements and some photos. Still has a green outer wrapper featuring a photo of the legendary D.W. Griffith. The back page of the wrapper has an advertisement for Fred and Adele Astaire, the... Read full description -
Item #626781THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 18, 1929.
* Malden, Massachusetts shrine (miracle grave)
* Father Patrick Joseph Power
* Holy Cross Cemetery gathering
* Supernatural powers ?
Page 2 has one column headings: "200,000 ARE DRAWN TO MALDEN 'SHRINE'" "Bay State Troopers and Legion Aid Police as Record Throng Visits... Read full description -
Item #625933LIFE magazine, New York, January 4, 1906 The doublepage centerfold illustration by James Montgomery Flagg is entitled "The Original Settlers - Seeing New York" and has staple marks.
Within the issues are a variety of articles, poems and additional illustrations.
The issue measures 8 3/4 x 10 3/4 inches and is in very good... Read full description -
Item #625931LIFE magazine, New York, September 21, 1905 The colored front cover illustration by James Montgomery Flagg and is of a man trying to "pick" a lady from a tree. Also inside the issue is another Flagg illustration entitled "Summer is Over".
Within the issues are a variety of articles, poems and additional... Read full description -
Item #625930LIFE magazine, New York, June 7, 1906 The colored front cover illustration by James Montgomery Flagg is entitled "Taking on the Pilot".
Within the issues are a variety of articles, poems and additional illustrations.
The issue measures 8 3/4 x 10 3/4 inches and is in very good condition. -
Item #625929LIFE magazine, New York, January 7, 1909 The colored front cover illustration by James Montgomery Flagg is of a cherub chauffeur pumping up a flat tire.
Within the issues are a variety of articles, poems and additional illustrations.
The issue measures 8 3/4 x 10 3/4 inches and is in very good condition. -
Item #625927LIFE magazine, New York, June 21, 1906 The doublepage centerfold illustration by James Montgomery Flagg is entitled "The Game of Authors" and does have small binding marks.
Within the issues are a variety of articles, poems and additional illustrations.
The issue measures 8 3/4 x 10 3/4 inches and is in very good condition. -
Item #625662SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, November 14, 1903 This issue celebrates the printing industry in America with most of the content focused on printing and binding including many photos and illustrations. This issue has a wealth of information and several images relating to the printing industry. A nice issue for display for any early... Read full description -
Item #624008LESLIE'S WEEKLY, New York Oct. 7, 1915 The front cover is a nice & dramatic color print reflecting the action in the early years of World War I, captioned: "Directing The Big Guns". Articles within include: "Great Britain's Zeal for War"; The Truth about Alaska - A Land of Great Opportunities";... Read full description -
Item #624006LESLIE'S WEEKLY, New York, April 9, 1903 The front page IS a photo of little girl holding Easter lilies beneath which is a poem:"An Easter Lily". Articles within include: "The President's Daughter the Guest of Porto Rico" "Great Flood in the Mississippi Imperils Memphis"; double-page centerfold entitled "The North... Read full description -
Item #623694FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY, New York, June 2, 1892 Occasionally this title had beautiful color prints on their front pages, and this is one of the better ones (see). The print is captioned: "Good-Bye, Papa." taken from the painting by Seymour J. Guy.
Sixteen pages, a spot in the bottom margin,... Read full description -
Item #623591THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 3, 1937
* Very early Ronald Reagan
* Beginning on the big screen
* Warner Brothers movies
This is a significant issue for any Ronald Reagan or presidential collector, as this is the very first mention of him in the prestigious New York Times. The mention appears on page 29 under the heading: "News Of The Screen... Read full description -
Item #623213NEW YORK TIMES, July 18, 1950 The sports section contains coverage of Whitey Ford's first Major League win: banner head on pg. 24: "Yankees Check White Sox at Stadium on Berra's Two run Double in Seventh", with a photo. Wonderful to have this report in a New York paper.
Apparently the complete first section... Read full description -
Item #623211LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY, New York, Feb. 10, 1910 A very nice and displayable color cover captioned: "Valentine Number" obviously celebrating Valentine's Day. A great issue for display. The back cover is nice as well, being a color ad for "Perrier" sparking water (see).
Complete in 24 pages and in... Read full description -
Item #623202LESLIE'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 5, 1907 The front cover is a very nice color print: "After The Hunt" which is suitable for display showing a woman holding a shotgun with one hand and raising a turkey in the other. The inside ftpg. is a photo of: "Most Picturesque Figure in the American Navy...",... Read full description -
Item #623190LESLIE'S WEEKLY, New York Oct. 21, 1915 The color cover is a nice illustration from World War I captioned: "Waiting for the Range." (see) Other prints within include a photo of "Mrs. Galt Whose Engagement to President Woodrow Wilson is Announced" "In the Wake of the... Read full description -
Item #622005THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, Nov. 16, 1872 The prime content within this issue is the doublepage print captioned: "London Bridge". Many more interesting prints within including: "Railway Bridge Destroyed by Floods in Ceylon" "Changmaunna, in the Looshai Country" "Entrance Court of the Brighton Aquarium"... Read full description -
Item #621963THE NEWS, Cleveland, Ohio, September 30, 1926
* Re: Jack Dempsey's defeat at the hands of Gene Tunney
* Estelle Taylor, his actress wife, supports him
* Boxing history
The front page has a one column head: "Estelle Is Still True to Dempsey," with the subhead: "Doesn't Know Difference Between Upper Cut and... Read full description -
Item #621721EVENING PRESS, Guernsey, Sept. 13, 1943 The front page has a banner head: "Germany is More Resolute Than Ever" with a subhead: "Neither Time nor Force of Arms Will Cause Reich to Submit - Adolf Hitler". Hitler's speech is prefaced: "On Friday evening, Adolf Hitler, the German Fuehrer, delivered a message to the... Read full description -
Item #621327PM DAILY, New York, Feb. 21, 1944 Front page heads: "Inside Japan - Jap Fascism Enslaves 70 Million" "Score at Truk" "Hospital Shakedown" "Badoglio Moves to Keep His Job" "The Bedaux Story" "Sues to Regain Cartel Stock"".
Tabloid size, complete in 20 pages, nice... Read full description -
Item #621186THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, October 7, 1871 Within this issue are several nice illustrations, but the best would have to be the very nice doublepage centerfold captioned: "Sunday Morning With The Hop Pickers", which related to the wine making industry. There is a related article on the following page titled: "Hop Pickers In... Read full description -
Item #621158PM DAILY, New York, Feb. 28, 1944 The headlines read" "What Hitlerism Has Done to Youth" "We Want to Quit - Finns Tell Hitler" "Pig Sties for War Workers - Florida Housing Blocked" "Vichyites Can't Halt Patriots' Sabotage" "2 Catholic Groups Attack Health Bill" "Soviets Roll... Read full description -
Item #619433THE COLDWATER DAILY REPORTER, Michigan, October 8, 1930
* Philadelphia Athletics baseball champions
* St. Louis Cardinals
* World Series final game
This 6 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Mackmen Run Wild To Win Series" with subheads and lineup. (see photos) Early, same day report here.
Other... Read full description -
Item #619428BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, from Boston, Massachusetts, dated October 17, 1857 This issue contains a Winslow Homer engraving on the front cover of the issue of "Rembrandt Peale". This image does contain some stains and a ink stray marking.
This issue is complete in 16 pages is evenly browned with irregular edges/margins and some lite foxing and... Read full description -
Item #618808ALLENTOWN CHRONICLE AND NEWS, June 27, 1936 (single page)
* Two-tone portrait of Franklin D. Roosevelt
* Noteworthy 1936 election season
This authentic single page from the Allentown Chronicle and News shows a wonderful portrait of FDR, and was published during the summer leading up to the famous Presidential Election of 1936, which, in terms... Read full description -
Item #618803THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, September 9, 1923 (Rotogravure Section only)
* The 1923 Motor Boat Regatta in Detroit
* Packard Chriscraft gold cup winner
* DeRoy Trophy Race
This 8 page authentic Rotogravure Section has a full-page photo of "The 1923 Motor Boat Regatta" which was held in Detroit. It would look great framed. Also included are... Read full description -
Item #618793THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 11, 1930
* Adolf von Harnick death (1st report)
* German Lutheran theologian - church historian
Page 27 has one column headings: "PROF. VON HARNICK, THEOLOGIAN, IS DEAD" "Friend of Former Kaiser Succumbs at 79--Accepted Republican Regime" "Led In Modern Thought" and more with photo. (see)
Other news,... Read full description -
Item #618791THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 9, 1930
* King Carol II of Romania proclaimed
The front page has a two column headline: "CAROL PROCLAIMED KING AMID ROMANIA'S CHEERS; CORONATION IN OCTOBER" and more with photo. (see) Lengthy text continues inside.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 40 pages, minor margin wear, nice... Read full description
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