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B.Z., Berlin, West Germany, November 11, 1989

• Historic Berlin Wall falls in Berlin newspaper

The front page features in large, dramatic fashion an historic headline: "WIR DANKEN ALLE GOTT ! " which translates to: "We All Thank God!" Among other front page reports is: "East Berlin Tears Immediately Nine Big Holes in the Wall" and more.
This newspaper is filled with great photos of people coming thru the infamous wall, the celebrations, men chipping away at the wall, and an impressive doublepage

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 11, 1979 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day release of  "THE MAGICIAN OF LUBLIN" starring Alan Arkin on one of the pages. (see images).

In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct theatrical

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 11, 1979 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf) featuring a collectible print advertisement for a upcoming live performance by "DEVO" at Long Beach Arena on one of the four pages. 
In addition to the feature concert ad, which captures the era's unique promotional graphic design and typography, the surrounding pages provide a fascinating cultural snapshot of

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 11, 1936

• Siege of Madrid Spain beginning
• Nationalists assault
• Spanish Civil War

The top of the front page has a two column headline: "WIDE MADRID AREA SET AFIRE BY BOMB; FIGHTING IS HEAVY" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the beginning of the Siege of Madrid.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 72 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with a high percentage of cotton & linen content, allowing

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Illinois, Nov. 11, 1921

• Dedication of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

The front page has a 4 image series depicting a famous poem, "The Colors", 1st published on Aug. 7, 1914.  Additionally, there is a one column article: "STREAM OF LIFE MOVES PAST BIER OF U.S. UNKNOWN - Capital Thousands Pay Honor".
On March 4, 1921 Congress approved the burial of an unidentified American serviceman from World War I in the plaza of the new Memorial Amphitheater. On November 11,

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 11, 1986

• David Lee Roth concert advertisement
• Post Van Halen frontman  vocalist
• "Eat 'Em and Smile" album tour
• Nassau Coliseum solo performance

Page 69 has a nice full page advertisement for a upcoming performance by "DAVID LEE ROTH" at the Nassau Coliseum. (see images)
Background: On January 23, 1986, David Lee Roth performed at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York, as part of his “Eat ‘Em and Smile” Tour—his first major solo

DAILY NEWS, New York, Nov. 11, 2004

• Death of Yasser Arafat
• Palestine PLO leader

The front page as the bold, 3-line heading: "YASSER ARAFAT DEAD", with subheadings: "PLO CHIEF WAS 75", "Failed in bid for Palestinian State", and "Leadership of group in doubt". Included is a large photo of Arafat making the front page quite displayable. Two inside pages have additional coverage with more related photos.
Other news of the day is found throughout.
Complete in 116 pages, tabloid-size, in very nice

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 11, 1795  The front page has much centering controversies with Oliver Wolcott, Jr., Secretary of the Treasury. 
Page 2 has a letter  concerning politics noting in part: "...good men were elected who are friends to the federal government...danger from the evil designs of those who aim to deceive the people by their great but false professions of patriotism...our citizens view them as dangerous...The abusive & scandalous publication designed to incur the

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Nov. 11, 1865

• Champ Ferguson hanging
• Confederate guerrilla

The full front page has 5 prints of: "The Catastrophe on Board the Steamer St. John".
Prints inside include: "Burning of the Michigan Central Railroad Depot, Detroit" "Passengers & Crew of the Ship Titania Rescued..." "The Old Landmarks of New York City--House, N.W. Corner of Peck Skip and Water Street" "The Fenian Congress at the Assembly Building, Philadelphia" "Execution of Champ Ferguson at

LOS ANGELES TIMES, November 11, 1983

• Microsoft announces "WINDOWS" to the world
• View multiple programs simultaneously
• Historic in the world of personal computers

The front page of the Business Section has the historic unveiling of Microsoft's new "WINDOWS" operating system: "Microsoft Joins 'Multiprogram' Product Field" which is continued on an inside page. Quite historic. In contrast to the "game changing" announcement, is the report of Atari signing on Alan Alda in an effort to encourage

NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 11, 1872

• The great Boston Fire w/ ftpg. map
• One of most costly fires in U.S. history

The front page is dominated by a very nice & large: "MAP OF THE BURNT DISTRICT. Showing the Extend of the Great Fire in the City of Boston, Covering 65 Acres of Ground and 700 Buildings."
Also nice first column heads including: "BOSTON" "Terrible Work of the Fire Fiend" "An Accurate Account of the Destruction" & much more.
The entire front page is devoted to reports on the fire with more on

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Nov. 11, 1812 Over 1 1/2 columns on the front page contain: "Copies of Letters from Major General Van Rennselaer...to Major General Dearborn...". Over half of page 2 (and a bit of pg. 3) are taken up with the "President's Message" to Congress in which he reports much on the War of 1812. It is signed in type: James Madison.
Also inside: "Another Gallant Achievement" "Battle Of Queenstown" "Important!" and other items.
Four pages, never bound nor

BILD [Picture], Berlin, Germany, Nov. 11, 1989  A very historic issue--and great to have in a Berlin newspaper--the front page headlines translating to: "Germany Hugs Each Other"

"Unity and Justice and Freedom". Over half of the front pages is a color photo of people standing on the Berlin Wall in front of the Brandenburg Gate. Considerable coverage inside.
Eight pages, folio size, great condition.

THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, Nov. 11, 1879

• Rare & early from Southern California

The front page has two reports which are interesting to read some 140 years later: "The Future of Southern California" which notes near the beginning: "It has been customary in some quarters to underrate the southern counties of California. It has been urged that they are dried up regions...".
Also: "San Diego Harbor" has a wealth of information concerning it, and which would in future be a major factor in the

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 11, 1931

• Physicist Arthur Compton
• American Institute of Physics
• Breaking down the atomic nucleus

The front page has a one column heading: "ATOM NUCLEUS SEEN YIELDING TO SCIENCE" with subheads. (see) Coverage continues inside with related photo.
Complete in 48 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with a high percentage of cotton & linen content, allowing the issues to remain very white & sturdy into the present. Given the

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 11, 1971

• Led Zeppelin IV album release
• English rock band advertisement
• "Stairway to Heaven" song fame
• Robert Plant - Jimmy Page

Page 39 has a advertisement for the release of the Led Zeppelin IV album. (see images) This album is considered one of the greatest of all-time.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
The Village Voice was an American counterculture newspaper

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 12-18, 1980

• Best "Raging Bull" advertisement
• Opening Day movie World premiere
• Jake LaMotta boxing drama film
• Robert De Niro - Martin Scorsese

Page 53 has a great full page advertisement for the World premiere of "Raging Bull" film at the Sutton theater in Manhattan. (see images)
wikipedia notes: Raging Bull premiered at the Sutton Theater in New York City on November 14, 1980, and was released in other theaters on December 19,

THE GREENSBORO PATRIOT, North Carolina, Nov. 11, 1918

• First Armistice at Compeigne
• Forest of Compiegne, France
• World War I fighting ends

The bold banner headline announces: "THE CRUEL WAR IS ENDED" with the lengthy subhead beginning: "Kaiser Abdicates and Leaves Immediately for Dutch Border..." and much more.
Eight pages, 5 small binding holes at the blank sine, light toning at the margins, generally nice.

background: The First Armistice at Compiègne was signed on November 11, 1918, and marked

ALLEGANY COUNTY REPORTER, Wellsville, New York, Nov. 11, 1902

• Social reformer Susan B. Anthony
• Women's rights activist - suffrage

Page 3 has most of a column taken up with a nice article on Susan B. Anthony which includes a photo of her.
The article is headed: "Surviving Pioneer" "Susan B. Anthony, Lifelong Fighter For Women's Rights".
Sixteen pages, good condition but given the era the issue should be handled carefully.

WORCESTER REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, Nov. 11, 1835  The front page has: "TEXAS" which begins: "The Despotic determination of Santa Anna to invade Texas and either capture or destroy the settlers in that province, must inevitably lead to a civil war..." with more. Then a short item "Texas" notes: "Every thing relating to the pending revolution in Teas is of deep interest to the country..." followed by a very lengthy & descriptive letter on the history of Texas. 
These 3 items take 2 1/2 columns

THE DAILY TIMES, Beaver, Pennsylvania, Nov. 11, 1918

• World War I ends
• World War II on the horizon ?

A large banner headline announces: "PEACE CONDITIONS EXTREMELY SEVERE" which would be very prophetic, and would prove to be a motivation of Adolf Hitler to initiate efforts resulting in World War II.
One of the subheads: "Germany Pays Stiff Penalty For Misdeeds", plus photos of: "Allies' Leader, His Right Hand Man and German Peace Suppliants".
Eight pages, some minimal margin wear, good

SAN DIEGO DAILY UNION, California, Nov. 11, 1871  Very early from San Diego--a volume 2 issue--when the population was just 2300, with a nice engraving of the harbor in the masthead. 
The front page has: "The Situation In Arizona" with subheads: "The New Indian Policy--Exertions of Gov. McCormick" "Vindication of the People of Arizona" "Protest Against Colyer's Acts".
The Colyer referred to is Vincent Colyer, an American artist noted for his images of the American West. He was a humanitarian

NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 11, 1939

• Adolf Hitler assassination attempt
• Hunt for the suspects - pre Valkyrie
• Resistance fighter Georg Elser

The front page has one column headings: "NAZIS ARE BAFFLED BY MUNICH BLAST" "Unable to Find Perpetrator, but Assert Bomb That Hitler Escaped Had Foreign Origin". Reporting continues on page 2. This was the work of resistance fighter Georg Elser. Not mentioned here of course.
Complete in34 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on high-quality newsprint meant for

NATIONAL EPIC NEWS, Los Angeles, Nov. 11, 1935  Upton Sinclair was one of the nation's most noted authors in the early part of the 20th century as well as one of the nation's best known Socialists. His 1934 campaign for governor of California has been called "The Campaign of the Century." One of the most dramatic and influential contests in California history, it helped change the political landscape of the nation.
Begun during the depth of the Depression, his plan called for the state take

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 11, 1852  The entirety of page 2 is taken up with an extremely detailed article: "The Japanese Empire". This is quite early on Japan as it was not until the following year that the famed American Commodore Matthew Perry led his four ships into the harbor at Tokyo Bay, seeking to re-establish for the first time in over 200 years regular trade and discourse between Japan and the western world.
Page 3 has an entire column taken up with:

NEW YORK WORLD TELEGRAM, November 11, 1942

• Operation Torch
• French North Africa
• All of France under German control
• World War II - WWII
• Adolf Hitler - Nazis

The front page has a great banner headline announcing: "TRUCE IN NORTH AFRICA" with related map Nice for display.Coverage on Operation Torch, the British-American invasion of French North Africa.
Also another banner headline on the front page reads: "German Occupy All of France; Petain, Fleet Status in Doubt" (see)
Complete with 32 pages, light

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 11, 1932

• Irving Langmuir - chemist & physicist
• John Galsworthy - novelist & playwright
• Nobel Prize in Chemistry & Literature winners

The top of page 21 has a one column heading: "NOBEL SCIENCE PRIZE WON BY DR. LANGMUIR" with subheads that include: "Pioneer In Radio Field" "Galsworthy Gets Prize" and more with photos of the two winners. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and advertisements

THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Nov. 11, 1941

• German occupation publication
• Attack on Pearl Harbor close

A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.
Among the front page reports are: "The Desperate Situation of the Soviets" "Soviet Defeat Irreparable" "Extensive Fires Caused by Day & Night Raids on Sevastopol" and more.
More war-related content inside.
Four pages, good condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, November 11, 1992 (Sports Section only)

• Oakland Athletics' relief pitcher
• Dennis Eckersley wins Cy Young Award

The front page of the Sports Section has a small photo captioned, "CY YOUNG: Oakland's Eckersley (above), who saved 51 games this season, won the American League Cy Young Award." The article is found on page 3, and has a nearly full-banner heading: Eckersley Voted AL Cy Young Award Winner", with supporting text. See images for details. While is would be great to have

LOS ANGELES TIMES, November 11, 1992 (Front and Calendar Sections)

• Walt Disney's Aladdin premiere
• Includes the review
• Additional popular movie advertisements

A terrific issue on the premiere of "Aladdin". This issue contains a nearly full-page movie premiere "starts today" advertisement. Also present is a positive review titled "The 1,001 Delights of "Aladdin". Other popular advertisements include Bram Stoker's Dracula and Traces of Red. Perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 11, 1929

• Gladys May Parks
• "Nanny from Hell"
• Paternity fraud & Infanticide

The top of page 3 has two photos with heading: "Confesses Killing One Child, Burying Two" Also a one column heading: "WOMAN ADMITS KILLING 1 CHILD AND BURYING 2" with subhead. (see)
Complete with 40 pages, rag edition in nice condition.

NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, Nov. 11, 1865  Column heads on the front page include: "Execution Of Henry Wirz" "How the Condemned Met His Death" "Review of His Life and Character" "Singular Statement" "A Scheme to Take Poison" "The Charges and Specifications" "Efforts of Mr. Schade in the Prisoner's Behalf" "Gratitude of Wirz--His Last Letter".
Wirz was a Confederate Army officer during the Civil War. He was the commandant of Andersonville Prison, a Confederate prisoner-of-war camp in Georgia, where nearly

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Nov. 11, 1864

• Abraham Lincoln address
• "In Response to a Serenade"
• Jefferson Davis & arming of slaves ?

Page five has column heads: "UNION REJOICES" "Serenading the President and Cabinet - Speeches of Mr. Lincoln, Mr. Seward, and Others."
The article includes one of the most humble calls for unity given by Lincoln: "The President appeared at the upper window... he spoke as follows: 'It has long been a grave question whether any government, not too strong for the liberties of its

ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, November 11, 1935

• Explorer II high-altitude balloon record flight
• Albert W. Stephens & Orvil A. Anderson
• Stratosphere - Stratobowl in South Dakota
• 1st humans to witness the curvature of Earth

The top of the front page has a three column headline: "STRATOSPHERE BALLOON RISES TO 14 MILES AND BREAKS WORLD RECORD" with subheads and photo. (see)
Complete with 30+ pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.

Note: The gondola is

THE DETROIT NEWS, November 11, 1935

• Explorer II high-altitude balloon record flight
• Albert W. Stephens & Orvil A. Anderson
• Stratosphere - Stratobowl in South Dakota
• 1st humans to witness the curvature of Earth

The front page has a banner headline: "2 Begin Balloon Hop to Stratosphere" with subheads. (see) Nice for display.
Complete with 32 pages, rag edition, light toning to front page only, a little creasing, generally nice.

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Nov. 11, 1859

• John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid
• Harpers Ferry WV West Virginia trial

Page 5 has 1 1/2 columns of reports headed: "JOHN BROWN'S INVASION" "The Case of Cook" with subheads including: "More Precautions--What is the Chivalry of the South?--The Engine Room at Harper's Ferry".
Eight pages, some ink dust to two pages, irregular at the spine causes no text loss.

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Nov. 11, 1876   The front page has several images and details concerning "GLASS MAKING AT THE CENTENNIAL EXHIBITION". Additionally, there is coverage for the latest inventions of the day including: "FLOUR BOLT", "ELECTROMAGNETIC ENGINE", "BALE TIE", and more.
This 16 page issue is in nice condition.

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., November 11, 1954

• United States Marine Corps War Memorial dedication
• Battle of Iwo Jima - Mount Suribachi flag raising
• Arlington Park Ridge, Virginia

Page 6 has a brief and somewhat discrete report with one column heading: "Capital Dedicates Marine Memorial" (see)
Complete with 40 pages, light toning at the margins, generally in very nice condition.

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN magazine from New York, dated Nov. 11, 1911  An inside page has: "Preparations for Launching the 'Akron' for Its Trial Trip--Preliminaries for a More Complete Test", which includes a photo. Quite early for dirigibles. The front page has: "Antarctic Expeditions, Past and Present", which continues on an inside page. Other coverage includes: "Prof. Hugo De Vries", "New Atlantic-type Locomotives for Anglo-Scotish Expresses", "New Development in Aeroplane Construction", and

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Mass., November 11, 1963

• Gordie Howe breaks scoring record
• Detroit Red Wings
• NHL hockey league

Page 6 has a one column heading: "Howe Scores 545th To Break Record" (see) First report coverage on Detroit Red Wings star, Gordie Howe, breaking the all time scoring record in the NHL at the time.
Complete with 12 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, tiny binding holes along the spine, generally nice.

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, November 11, 1939

• Nile Kinnick to upset Notre Dame (DAY OF)
• Iowa Hawkeyes - NCAA college football

Page 2 of the sport's section has a two column heading: "TEXAS A. & M., CORNELL, IRISH FACE TOUGH FOES" See image for brief  text on the day that Nile Kinnick would lead the Hawkeyes to the win.
Complete with all 24 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small address label on the front page, small binding holes along the spine,

THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Nov. 11, 1950

• George Bernard Shaw death
• Essayist, novelist, writer

The entire inside front page is taken up with a photo of George Bernard Shaw, with the caption beginning: "The Age's Premier Playwright, Wit and Revolutionary: Mr. George Bernard Shaw, the Doyen of English Letters, Who Died as Dawn Broke on November the Second, in this 95th Year.". Pages 2 & 3 have many photos from his life. Great to have this report in a British newspaper.
The doublepg.

FRANCE-SOIR, Paris, France, Nov. 11, 1970

• Charles de Gaulle death (1st report)
• Best title to be had ?

The front page is black-bordered and features a large & bold banner headline: "LA MORTE DE DE GAULLE" [The Death of De Gaulle]. Charles DeGaulle was a French general and statesman. He was the leader of Free France (1940–44) and the head of the provisional government of the French Republic (1944–46). In 1958, was elected as the 18th President of France, until his resignation in 1969. He was the

ROTOGRAVURE SECTION of the New York Times, November 11, 1928

• Herbert Hoover presidential election
• Great portrait photograph for display & more

The front page of this photo section has a great portrait photograph of Herbert Hoover with heading: "Herbert Hoover, President-Elect of the United States". (see) Terrific for display.
Other topics throughout. Complete rotogravure section with all 30 pages, light damp staining at the margins, a little irregular along the spine, generally good.

LIBERTY magazine, New York, Nov. 11, 1933  The color cover has a comic print of a young boy daydreaming of his sweetheart while scorching his pants instead of ironing them.
Inside has the first installment of a serialized story: "Tarzan and the Lion Man" by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Other articles: "The Real Reason for Lindy's Latest Flight" which includes a photo of Charles Lindbergh; "Gaslight, Genius, and Girls" is a review of the movies, one of which was "The Bowery". Photos include a very

ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Nov. 11, 1883  Inside includes: "The Jesse James Drama at St. Joseph"; an article on the outlaw Abe Buzzard: "The Welsh Mountain Outlaw Still at Large" "Armed Citizens Hunting the Bandit--The Pistol & Bowie Knife in Texas". Also of interesting; "California Wine-Making" "Notes of a Trip at Vintage-Time Through Napa Valley" "How the Grape is Converted Into Wine..." and more, a very detailed article taking close to 2 columns.
Twenty pages, nice condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 11, 1929

• re. Louis Marshall death
• Jewish community leader
• Minorities advocate

Page 23 has one column headings: "2,500 PAY TRIBUTE TO LOUIS MARSHALL" "Memorial for Jewish Leader is Attended by Delegates of More Than 76 Societies" and more. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 48 pages, this is the rare rag edition that

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 11, 1930

• Captain Roy W. Ammel
• Lockheed Explorer Monoplane "Blue Flash"
• 1st flight from New York to Panama Canal Zone

The front page has a one column heading: "AMMEL FLIES PLANE TO CANAL IN ONE HOP" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Roy W. Ammel's 1st non-stop airplane flight from New York to Panama. Article continues inside with photo of Ammel.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 52 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 11, 1933

• Adolf Hitler w/ Joseph Goebbels
• Siemens Dynamo Factory speech
• Final election rally

The front page has one column has two column headlines: "Hitler Stops All Industry an Hour For Final Plea for Unanimous Vote" and more. (see) Texct continues inside.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 32 pages, a little margin wear, otherwise good.

ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, November 11, 1877

• Karl Strahl lynching - hanging
• Goetz murders

This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. Page 3 has an article headed: "HORROR'S HARVEST" "Carl Strahl, the Double Murderer, Executed by Judge Lynch" "The Murderer Leads His Captors to Where Goetz's Body Rests" "'Up with Him!', is the Cry, and He Swings By the Neck in the Air" and more. (see) Lengthy text here.
This issue is not fragile as newsprint back then