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Death of Dale Earnhardt... A Daytona newspaper...
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THE NEWS-JOURNAL, Daytona Beach, Florida, Feb. 19, 2001 Whether you are a NASCAR fan or not, collectors cannot fail to admit that one of the more notable--and tragic--events in NASCAR racing was the death of the famed Dale Earnhardt at the Daytona 500 racetrack. See the photo below for how the local newspaper treated this event. Always nice to get major events in cities where they happened, here i... See More
$18.00
Death of Dale Earnhardt... A Daytona newspaper...
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THE NEWS-JOURNAL, Daytona Beach, Florida, February 19, 2001Whether you are a NASCAR fan or not, collectors cannot fail to admit that one of the more notable--and tragic--events in NASCAR racing was the death of the famed Dale Earnhardt at the Daytona 500 racetrack. See the photo below for how the local newspaper treated this event. Always nice to get major events in cities where they happened,... See More $22.00
Death of Dale Earnhardt... A Daytona newspaper...
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THE NEWS-JOURNAL, Daytona Beach, Florida, February 19, 2001* City Where It Happened
* Dale Earnhardt Fatal Crash
* Great For Framing
Whether you are a NASCAR fan or not, collectors cannot fail to admit that one of the more notable--and tragic--events in NASCAR racing was the death of the famed Dale Earnhardt at the Daytona 500 racetrack. See the photo below for how the local newspap... See More $30.00
Princess Diana... Car accident death...
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ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, Missouri, August 31, 1997 * Diana - Princess of Wales
* Car accident death
This 14 page, 1st section only newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "Car Crash Kills Princess Diana" with subheads and related photos. More inside.
This is the 1st section only. Incomplete. Good condition.
wikipedia notes: On 31 August 1997, Diana died aft... See More $30.00
Rick Mears wins fourth...
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THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, June 3, 1991.
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
The front page photo of this
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$40.00
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
The front page photo of this
Danny Ferry, Sean Elliott, Pervis Ellison, and Stacey King... College Player of the Year...
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THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, February 27, 1989Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
* Danny Ferry, Sean El... See More $25.00
Neal Anderson...
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THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, January 9, 1989Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
* Neal Anderson
The f... See More $25.00
Richard Petty Wins Daytona 500....
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THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, February 19, 1973.
* NASCAR Driver Richard Petty
* Daytona 500 Winner
This 32 page newspaper has a five column headline on page 13: "Petty Gains 'Biggest Victory'" with related photos and final results. Other news of the day throughout. Small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in nice condition.
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* NASCAR Driver Richard Petty
* Daytona 500 Winner
This 32 page newspaper has a five column headline on page 13: "Petty Gains 'Biggest Victory'" with related photos and final results. Other news of the day throughout. Small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in nice condition.
Altamont Free Concert... Rolling Stones...
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THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, December 8, 1969 * Altamont Free Concert (Day after)
* Rolling Stones fame
* Woodstock West
This 6 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page:
* Cleanup Continues After One-day Bash
Other news of the day throughout. A few small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in nice condition.
wikipedia notes: The Altamont Speedway Free Fe... See More $27.00
Altamont Free Concert... Rolling Stones...
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THE PARSONS SUN, Parsons, Kansas, December 8, 1969 * Altamont Free Concert
* Rolling Stones fame
* Woodstock West
This 14 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 2: "4 Deaths Mar Rock Festival" with caption: "Births, Too" and smaller subheads. (see)
Other news of the day throughout. A few small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in nice condition.
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Mario Andretti Wins Indianapolis 500, 1969...
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THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, May 31, 1969.
* Mario Andretti is Winner
* Early Indianapolis 500 Auto Race
This 32 page newspaper has three column headline on the front page: "Pretty Wife Spurs Andretti To Indianapolis Victory" with related photo. Also on page 15 is a banner headline: "Andretti Captures Indy 500 in Record Time" with more
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$65.00
* Mario Andretti is Winner
* Early Indianapolis 500 Auto Race
This 32 page newspaper has three column headline on the front page: "Pretty Wife Spurs Andretti To Indianapolis Victory" with related photo. Also on page 15 is a banner headline: "Andretti Captures Indy 500 in Record Time" with more
Jayne Mansfield killed in crash...
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FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, June 29, 1967 * Jayne Mansfield killed in crash
* Hollywood actress and Playboy Playmate
This 28 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Jayne Mansfield, 2 Men Die In New Orleans Crash" with a nice 2 column photo. (see)
Tells of the automobile accident that killed this famous actress.
minor spine wear, otherwise in n... See More $45.00
Lee Ann Roberts Breedlove Speed Record in 1965....
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DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, November 5, 1965.
* Mrs. Lee Ann Roberts Breedlove breaks the woman's land speed record in her husband's jet powered automobile in original report
This 40+ page newspaper has a two line, two column headline on page 2 of the sports section: "Mrs. Breedlove Hits 308 MPH in Jet Car" tells of the woman's land speed record that was broken by Lee Ann Rober
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$22.00
* Mrs. Lee Ann Roberts Breedlove breaks the woman's land speed record in her husband's jet powered automobile in original report
This 40+ page newspaper has a two line, two column headline on page 2 of the sports section: "Mrs. Breedlove Hits 308 MPH in Jet Car" tells of the woman's land speed record that was broken by Lee Ann Rober
Boston Strangler Last Victim Murdered.....
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SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, January 5, 1964.
* The Boston Strangler
* Mary Sullivan
This 50+ page newspaper has a three line, one column headline on the front page: "13TH STRANGLING VICTIM FOUND IN HUB APARTMENT" with subhead: "Youth, 18, Is Held for Quizzing in Death of Woman, 19" which tells of the last victim, Mary Sullivan, the Boston Strangl
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* The Boston Strangler
* Mary Sullivan
This 50+ page newspaper has a three line, one column headline on the front page: "13TH STRANGLING VICTIM FOUND IN HUB APARTMENT" with subhead: "Youth, 18, Is Held for Quizzing in Death of Woman, 19" which tells of the last victim, Mary Sullivan, the Boston Strangl
President Kennedy shot...
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PHILADELPHIA DAILY NEWS, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, November 22, 1963* JFK Assassinated
The headline of this issue reads: "PRESIDENT SHOT BY ASSASSIN". An accompanying photo shows Former President Kennedy.
" President John F. Kennedy was shot and perhaps fatally wounded today. Texas Gov. John D. Connally was also hit by the bullets. The shooting oc... See More $58.00
1st Daytona Super Speedway Race 1959....
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THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, February 22, 1959.
* 1st Race at Daytona International Speedway
* Fireball Roberts
This 60+ page newspaper has a three column headline on page 4-D: "134 MPH Speed Wins at Daytona" which tells of the very 1st race at Daytona International Speedway. This was a 200 mile race which sounds like what would be the modern day Busch Series race b
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$35.00
* 1st Race at Daytona International Speedway
* Fireball Roberts
This 60+ page newspaper has a three column headline on page 4-D: "134 MPH Speed Wins at Daytona" which tells of the very 1st race at Daytona International Speedway. This was a 200 mile race which sounds like what would be the modern day Busch Series race b
Roy Campanella auto accident...
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LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, January 28, 1958* Roy Campanella auto accident
* Brooklyn Dodgers star catcher
This 10 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "ROY CAMPANELLA OF THE DODGERS HAS FRACTURED NECK AS CAR HITS POLE".
Nice to have on the front page for display. Other news of the day throughout.
Good condition.
wikipedia notes: C... See More $39.00
Ralph DePalma death in 1956...
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THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, April 1, 1956
* Ralph DePalma dies...
* Automobile racing legend...
This 30+ page newspaper has two column headlines on page 1 of the sport's section: "DePalma, Oldtime Racing Great, Dies"; "Stricken at 73 by Cancer; Won 500 Classic in 1915" with a small photo of DePalma.
Other news of the day throughout. Small binding holes
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$25.00
* Ralph DePalma dies...
* Automobile racing legend...
This 30+ page newspaper has two column headlines on page 1 of the sport's section: "DePalma, Oldtime Racing Great, Dies"; "Stricken at 73 by Cancer; Won 500 Classic in 1915" with a small photo of DePalma.
Other news of the day throughout. Small binding holes
Roy Campanella wins MVP for 3rd time...
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THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, December 9, 1955* Roy Campanella wins MVP for 3rd & final time
* Brooklyn Dodgers - MLB baseball
This 40 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 34: "Campanella Is Named MV for Third Time" and "Brooklyn Catcher Beats Out Duke Snider by Five Votes for 1955 Honor" with one column photo of Campy. (see)
Other news of the ... See More $30.00
Death of henry Ford...
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THE DETROIT NEWS, from Detroit, Michigan, dated April 9, 1947 * Henry Ford death
* In a Detroit MI newspaper
This 48 page newspaper has a nice, bold headline on the front page that reads:
* THOUSANDS PAY TRIBUTE AT BIER OF FORD
with subheads: "Body Lies in State at Village" with large related photo. (see)
Few other related reports inside. Other news of the day throughout... See More $120.00
Death of Henry Ford...
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, April 8, 1947* Henry Ford death
* Automobile pioneer - Detroit MI
* Famous title
This 56 page newspaper has a three line, two column headline on the front page: "HENRY FORD IS DEAD AT 83 IN DEARBORN" with subheads that include: "Pioneer In Autos" "Leader in Production Founded Vast Empire in Motors in 1903" and more on page 32... See More $75.00
General Patton auto accident...
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WILMINGTON MORNING STAR, Wilmington, North Carolina, December 11, 1945 * General George S. Patton automobile accident
* Post World War II reports
This 12 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "PATTON CONDITION REMAINS CRITICAL" and "Colorful General Reported Paralyzed From Neck Down By Accident" with other related report from Taunton, Massachusetts... See More $33.00
Malcolm Campbell 300 M.P.H. 1935....
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NEW YORK TIMES, September 4, 1943.
* Sir Malcolm Campbell
* Sir Malcolm Campbell
* New Automobile Speed Record
* Over 301 MPH
* 1935
This 42 page newspaper has a two line, one column headline on the front page: "CAMPBELL EXCEEDS GOAL AT 301 M.P.H." with subheads and nice related photos and more headlines on page 23 (SEE PHOTOS).
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* Over 301 MPH
* 1935
This 42 page newspaper has a two line, one column headline on the front page: "CAMPBELL EXCEEDS GOAL AT 301 M.P.H." with subheads and nice related photos and more headlines on page 23 (SEE PHOTOS).
Casey Stengel auto accident...
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 21, 1943 * Casey Stengel auto accident
* Broken leg
* Boston Braves manager
This 52 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 37: "STENGEL INJURED IN AUTO ACCIDENT" "Braves' Pilot in Hospital With Fractured Leg--Will Be Confined for Week"
Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition in nice condition.
wi... See More $28.00
Tom Mix Death, 1940....
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 13, 1940.
* Tom Mix Death Report
This 70+ page Sunday newspaper has a two line, one column headline on the front page: "TOM MIX, RIDER, DIES UNDER AUTO" with subhead: "Circus and Screen Equestrian, Cowboy Idol of Youth, Killed in Arizona Car Upset" More on page 48 with photo. Other news of the day with advertisements througho
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$70.00
* Tom Mix Death Report
This 70+ page Sunday newspaper has a two line, one column headline on the front page: "TOM MIX, RIDER, DIES UNDER AUTO" with subhead: "Circus and Screen Equestrian, Cowboy Idol of Youth, Killed in Arizona Car Upset" More on page 48 with photo. Other news of the day with advertisements througho
Carl G. Fisher Death, 1939...
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THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, July 16, 1939.* Carl G. Fisher Dies
* Indianapolis Motor Speedway Founder
This 40+ page newspaper has a three line, one column headline on page 5: "Carl G. Fisher, Pioneer in Auto Industry, Dies" with photo.
Other news of the day throughout.
Some browning with minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.
Backgr... See More $30.00
Malcolm Campbell... Over 300 MPH in automobile...
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THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, from Albany, New York, dated September 4, 1935* Race driver Malcolm Campbell
* 1st person to break the 300 MPH mark in automobile
This 14 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:
* MALCOLM RACES AT 301-MILE CLIP
* Error in Calculation of 'Human Bullet's Pace Corrected
with one column photo of Campbell also on the front page.
Also nice ... See More $28.00
Wild Bill Cummings...
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THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, May 30 & 31, 1934* Wild Bill Cummings
* Indianapolis 500
These 16 page newspapers has coverage on the 1934 Indianapolis 500. The May 30th issue has one column headlines on page 12 that include: "33 CARS ENTERED IN 500-MILE RACE" and more.
The 31st issue has a banner headline on page 11: "WILD BILL CUMMINGS WINS INDIANAPOLIS ... See More $32.00
Pop Warner Football...
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* Glenn L (Pop) Warner
* Colored Ads
The color cover of this issue is of an older vehicle loaded with children setting outside of the Auto Show (see photos). There is no related article on this inside.
This issue contains an article entitled "Football's Most Perfect Play - a Backward Look at
WALT DISNEY GAVE US MICKEY MOUSE...
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LIBERTY magazine, New York, January 14, 1933. * Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse
* other articles of the day
The color cover of this issue has an illustration of a lady sitting in a automobile that has been involved in an accident looking at an autos "new models" booklet (see photo). There is no related article inside this issue.
There is an article titled: "
Henry M. Leland death in 1932...
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, March 27, 1932
* Henry Martyn Leland death
* Automobile pioneer
* Cadillac
This 70+ page newspaper has a two line, one column headline on page N5: "H. M. LELAND DEAD; MOTOR CAR PIONEER" with subheads that include: "Founded Cadillac Concern - Made Liberty Motors for War Planes at 75"
and more with a one column photo of Henry Martyn Lel
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* Henry Martyn Leland death
* Automobile pioneer
* Cadillac
This 70+ page newspaper has a two line, one column headline on page N5: "H. M. LELAND DEAD; MOTOR CAR PIONEER" with subheads that include: "Founded Cadillac Concern - Made Liberty Motors for War Planes at 75"
and more with a one column photo of Henry Martyn Lel
Race driver Malcolm Campbell...
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, February 25, 1932* Race driver Malcolm Campbell
* New automobile speed record made
This 44 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 24: "Campbell Drives 253.968 Miles an Hour to Set New World's Auto Speed Mark" with subheads and related photos. (see)
Other news of the day throughout. Good condition.
wikipedia notes: He broke the LSR fo... See More $34.00
Malcolm Campbell... Daytona Beach, Florida...
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, February 20, 1928 * Malcolm Campbell
* New land speed automobile record
* Daytona Beach, Florida
This 44 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "NEW AUTO RECORD, 207 MILES AN HOUR, SET BY CAMPBELL" "British Ace Is Almost Hurled From Car as He Speeds on Daytona Beach" "On Hand Clings To Wh... See More $32.00
Louis Meyer Wins Indianapolis 500 in 1928...
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THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, May 31, 1928.
* Rookie Racer Louis Meyer
* Indianapolis 500
* First to Win Indy Three Times
* Rookie Racer Louis Meyer
* Indianapolis 500
* First to Win Indy Three Times
This 52 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 27: "RAIN PREVENTS MEYER FROM SETTING NEW 500-MILE MARK" with subheads that include: "Lead Changes 9 Times Among Leading 5 Cars" and more with related photos. Other news of the day throughout. Usual bro
Sir Henry O'Neil de Hane Segrave...
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, March 30, 1927 * Sir Henry O'Neil de Hane Segrave
* 1st ever to break the 200 MPH mark
* Land speed automobile record
This 52 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "MAJOR SEAGRAVE SETS 203.79-MILE RECORD" "English Racer in Mystery 'S' Car Beats Former World Mark by Thirty Miles" and mo... See More $32.00
Tommy Milton Wins Indianapolis 500...
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THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, May 31, 1923.
* Race Car Driver Tommy Milton
* Indianapolis 500 Auto Race
This 44 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "TOMMY MILTON REPEATS 500-MILE VICTORY BEFORE 150,000" with subheads that include: "2 Smash-Ups and Death Mar Speedway Classic" and more. Other news of the day throughout. Usual browning with some margin wear. Should be handled with
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* Race Car Driver Tommy Milton
* Indianapolis 500 Auto Race
This 44 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "TOMMY MILTON REPEATS 500-MILE VICTORY BEFORE 150,000" with subheads that include: "2 Smash-Ups and Death Mar Speedway Classic" and more. Other news of the day throughout. Usual browning with some margin wear. Should be handled with
Annual Automobile Show...
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THE SUNDAY CLEVELAND NEWS-LEADER, January 21, 1923, from Cleveland, Ohio. This
is the "22nd Automobile Show Public Auditorium" issue and the
front cover is printed in color. The front page has a mend, the lower
right corner and upper left corner is missing, otherwise is in good
condition. See photos for full details.
$40.00
Walter Taylor...
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MID-WEEK PICTORIAL, New York City, New York, September 21, 1922This newspaper is a famous pictorial published by the New York Times. This issue has a full front page photo of Walter Taylor, Captain of the New York University football team, in position and ready to snap a football.
This issue has many photos including "Records Smashed at the Amateur Athletic Union's Track and Field Ch... See More $25.00
Great Ship Edition!
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SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, November 1921, from New York, New York. This issue contains the following prints, articles and/or ads: The Big Five of the United States Shipping Board; The Impressions of the Through Automobile Highways of the Eastern and Central States; The 200-Mile Gun; Some Aspects of Bridge Architecture; Can the Airplane Be Made Safe?; many more articles and ads. This issue is in good con... See More
$42.00
William J. Simmons...
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THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, October 17, 1921 * William J. Simmons
* Ku Klux Klan leader
This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "KLAN WIZARD IS SCORED AS LIAR" and "Congressman Campbell, as Chairman of Probers, Denounces Georgian as Trifler with the Facts."
Other news of the day throughout. Some small binding holes along the spi... See More $18.00
$13.00
Seventy-Fifth Anniversary Number...
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SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 2, 1920This issue features the colored cover "The Materialized Dream of Seventy-Five Years of Progress". The issue also contains the following prints, articles and/or ads: Representative Progress of the Past Seventy-Five Years; Seventy-Five Years of Invention; Civil engineering; Transportation by Sea and Land; Seventy-Five Years of Applied Elect... See More $90.00
Early car ad...
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Unknown Title, 1920. (print only) PLEASE NOTE: The exact title of the issue and date is unknown. This is an advertisement for Frank Automobile Company, Syracuse, NY.
The print size is approximately 6 x 8.5 inches and the overall matted size approximately is 8.5 x 11 inches. The matting color is a medium shade of blue/grey color.... See More $10.00
Railroad Autombile...
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SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, from New York City, dated October 11, 1919* Early railroad car
* Color coverr and car ad
Full front page has a color illus:
* Automobile Inspection Car For The Railroad Official
Shows a car built to travel on rails on a mountain pass, and an inspector talking to a rail worker. Report inside: "The Railroading Automobile."
Other topics with prints an... See More $25.00
Automobile advertisement...
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Unknown Title, 1919. (print only) PLEASE NOTE: The exact title of the issue and date is unknown. The is a advertisement print for Standard Steel Car Company. The print size is approximately 5.5 x 8 inches and the overall matted size approximately is 8.5 x 11 inches. The matting color is a medium shade of blue/grey color.... See More $14.00
$57.00
Auto Ad...
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SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 20, 1917 (Print only)This single page features a half-page advertisement for "Mitchell Motors Company".
The page measures approximately 10.75" x 15" and is in nice condition. $10.00
Annual Motor Number...
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SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 6, 1917This issue features the colored cover "A Graphical Representation of the Magnitude of the Automobile Industry". The issue also contains the following prints, articles and/or ads: How the Car Doors of the New York Municipal Railway are Operated; Ancestors of the Automobile; Trend of 1917 Passenger-Car Design; The 'Colorado' Class of Battle... See More $50.00
$22.00
Chalmers Six-40 Automobile...
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SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, N.Y., August 21, 1915 This issue contains many displayable ads including a 2 page spread for a Chalmers Six-40 Motorcar, Prince Albert Pipe Tobacco, and Firestone Tires - all fullpage. Addition content (with images) includes: "The Largest Hydraulic Motor", "Thimble Shoal Lighthouse", "...the "Building of New York's Great Piers", "Farming in Paeles... See More
$30.00