Death of famed comedian George Carlin...
Item #693293
June 23, 2008
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 23, 2008
* George Carlin death (1st report)
* Stand-up comedian - actor - author
* "Seven dirty words" comedy routine
* Best title to be had ?
The middle of the front page has a boxed report headed: "Comedian Tested Limits of Speech and Society" prefaced with: "George Carlin, 1937 - 2008". Included is a color photo of him with th... See More
John Galsworthy death...
Item #693329
February 01, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 1, 1933
* John Galsworthy death (1st report)
* English novelist and playwright
* Nobel Prize in Literature winner
The top of page 17 has a one column heading: "GALSWORTHY DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS" with subheads and photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 38 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More
Paul Bear Bryant to sign w/ Alabama football....
Item #693337
January 27, 1983
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 27, 1983
* Coach Paul Bear Bryant death
* Alabama Crimson Tide
* NCAA college football icon
The front page has a one column photo with small heading: "Bryant Dead" The front page of the sport's section has a headline: "Bear Bryant Dies of Heart Attack; Alabama Coach Had Retired Only Last Month After Winning 323 Games" and more with a few rela... See More
Austrian conductor Herbert von Karajan death...
Item #693432
July 17, 1989
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 17, 1989
* Herbert von Karajan death
* Austrian music conductor
* Vienna Philharmonic
* Berlin State Opera
* Nazi Party supporter
The front page has a one column heading: "Karajan Dies; 'Last Great Conductor,' 81" First report coverage continues on page 14 with 2 photos. (see)
Complete 1st section only with all 20 pages, nice condition. &nb... See More
Black mourning rules around the issue...
Item #693463
February 25, 1854
THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., Feb. 25, 1854
* Black mourning borders
All four pages have wide, black "mourning" rules which were used when someone of significance has died. In this case it is General Robert Armstrong.
Page 3 has a report from the House of Representatives headed: "Death Of General Armstrong". The comments and reports on him take up most of the... See More
Racehorse Seabiscuit's death in 1947...
Item #693478
May 19, 1947
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 19, 1947
* Seabiscuit's death (1st report)
* Underdog thoroughbred racehorse champion
Page 31 has a two column heading: "Seabiscuit Dies of Heart Attack At C. S. Howard Ranch on Coast". See photos for text. Nice to have in this famous NYC title.
Complete with 44 pages, rag edition in great condition.
wikipedia notes: Seabiscuit (Ma... See More
Death of the King, Victoria to take the throne...
Item #693486
August 02, 1837
VERMONT CHRONICLE, Windsor, Aug. 2, 1837
* William IV of the United Kingdom
Page 3 has a report noting: "The absorbing topics in the London papers were the death of William IV and the accession of the Princess Victoria to the throne of England. The King died on the 20th of June, dated 72. Victoria, the young Queen, was 18 years of age May 18..." with much of the reporting co... See More
Babe Ruth near death...
Item #693641
August 12, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 12, 1948
* Babe Ruth near death
* New York Yankees
This 44 page newspaper has a two line, two column headline on the front page: "Babe Ruth Is Critically Ill; Inquiries Swamp Hospital" with photo showing youngsters gathering outside the hospital with caption: "Getting Latest Report On Their Idol"
He would die a f... See More
Nellie Bly death... NYC journalist...
Item #693642
January 28, 1922
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, January 28, 1922
* Nellie Bly Death
* Elizabeth Jane Cochrane
* New York World journalist
Page 14 has one column headings: "NELLIE BLY, NOTED WRITER, IS DEAD", "Newspaper Woman Achieved Fame in Trip Around World". This is 1st report coverage on the death of famed New York World journalist, Nellie Bly.
Other ne... See More
Nelson (Rocky) Rockefeller's death report...
Item #693765
January 28, 1979
DAILY NEWS, New York, January 28, 1979
* Nelson A. Rockerfeller dies
* 3-time Presidential candidate
* Vice-President under Gerald Ford
The banner headline has: "Nelson A. Rockerfeller 1908-1979", with a large photo. Several pages of coverage with additional photos are found on inside pages. See images for details.
Forty-four pages, tabloid-size, very light toning, good... See More
2001 death of Katherine Graham...
Item #693863
July 18, 2001
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 18, 2001
* Katherine Graham death
* The Washington Post publisher
* Watergate scandal fame
Near the bottom of the front page: "Publisher Katherine Graham Dies" with subhead and 2 related photos. Much more on pages 14 & 15 with lengthy text and more related photos. She was the first Woman publisher of a major American newspaper.
Complete with all sect... See More
On the death of funeral of Stonewall Jackson...
Item #693870
May 18, 1863
THE BOSTON HERALD, May 18, 1863
* General Stonewall Jackson death funeral
* Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia
The top of the last column of the front page has: "The Circumstances of the Death of Stonewall Jackson" and "The Funeral Ceremonies". The reporting concerning Stonewall Jackson takes almost the entire column with much detail.
Much Civil War reporting o... See More
Lily Langtry death... Charles Lindbergh...
Item #693880
February 13, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 13, 1929
* Lily Langtry death
* Charles Lingbergh
The front page has a two column headline: "COL. LINDBERGH BETROTHED TO MISS ANNE S. MORROW; LANDS IN CUBA AFTER DELAY" with subheads (see photos). Coverage on the engagement announcement for Charles Lindbergh.
Also on the front page are one column headlines that include: "LILY LA... See More
Death of Christine Jorgensen... trans woman...
Item #693952
May 04, 1989
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 4, 1989
* Christine Jorgensen death (1st report)
* American trans woman - actress - singer
* 1st widely known gender affirming surgery patient
The bottom of page 3 has a heading: "Christine Jorgensen, 62, Dies of Cancer" with lead-in: "1952 Sex-Change Operations Made Her a Celebrity" and photo. (see)
Great to have this report in a newspaper from ... See More
Prohibition era - hospitals want whisky... A modern Paul Revere's warning...
Item #693957
March 06, 1923
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 6, 1923
*Interesting Prohibition Headlines
The 2nd page has fascinating Prohibition coverage including: “CITY WANTS WHISKY FOR HOSPITAL USE”,“MODERN PAUL REVERE WARNS OF LIQUOR RAID” and “RUM-RUNNING ON THE SOUND”.
Other single-column headlines include: “LAUDS NEGRO EDUCATION”, "Harding Foresees B... See More
Mahatma Gandhi jail release... fast unto death...
Item #693966
August 24, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 24, 1933
* Mahatma Gandhi jail release
* Campaign against untouchability
* Fast unto death ends
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Fast Wins Gandhi Unconditional Release; A Week Without Food, He Weighs 90 Pounds" (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 34 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was... See More
1934 Northfield Mount Hermon School murder...
Item #693992
September 15, 1934
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. Sept. 15, 1934
* Northfield Mount Hermon School murder
* Unsolved Killing of headmaster Elliot Speer
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "HEAD OF MT. HERMON SCHOOL IS SHOT TO DEATH IN HIS STUDY, EVIDENTLY MURDERED" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 22 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally nice.... See More
NYC Collyer brothers death (Homer)......
Item #694090
March 22, 1947
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 22, 1947
* Collyer Brothers (Homer) death
* Bizarre & compulsive hoarding
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "HOMER COLLYER, HARLEM RECLUSE, FOUND DEAD AT 70" with subheads. Two related photos on page 3. (see) First report coverage on the death of Homer Lusk Collyer, famous New York City hoarder. Nice to have in this famous NYC ... See More
Early Boston newspaper with nice front page references to the French & Indian War...
Item #694151
December 29, 1760
THE BOSTON GAZETTE & COUNTRY JOURNAL, December 29, 1760
* Original colonial America publication
* French and Indian War coverage
A quite early issue of this famous title, from near the end of the French & Indian War.
Just a few months earlier the governor of Canada surrendered the province of Quebec (New France) to the British, and the French outpost of Detroit surrendered t... See More
French actress Sarah Bernhardt death...
Item #694249
March 27, 1923
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 27, 1923
* Sarah Bernhardt death (1st report)
* French stage actress - plays
* The Queen of the Pose
* Princess of the gesture
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "BERNHARDT DIES IN HER SON'S ARMS IN PARIS, AGED 78" with subheads and illustration. Lengthy 1st report coverage continues in page 8 with photo.
Complete with 44 pages, l... See More
Boxer Davey Moore put in coma...
Item #694319
March 22, 1963
THE DETROIT NEWS, March 22, 1963
* Davey Moore vs. Sugar Ramos
* Featherweight boxing title fight
* Moore put in coma after defeat
The front page has a banner headline: "KO'd Boxer Fights Deaths" with subhead: "Moore in a Coma After Loss of Title" and photo. More in the sport's section. Moore would die a few days later.
Complete with 50+ pages, small library st... See More
Notre Dame wins 1930 football title...
Item #694405
December 11, 1930
THE DETROIT NEWS, December 11, 1930
* Knute Rockne exhausted with coaching football
* Notre Dame officially are National Champions
* Last season before airplane crash death
* Fighting Irish college football
The front page of the sport's section (page 29) has a banner headline: "'ROCKNE, ILL, TO RETURN TO MAYO'S FOR TREATMENT" with subheads and small photo... See More
Death of noted architect Frank Lloyd Wright...
Item #694411
April 10, 1959
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 10, 1959
* Frank Lloyd Wright death
* American architect - designer
* Houses - homes - buildings
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Frank Lloyd Wright Dies; Famed Architect Was 89" with a subhead and photo. First report coverage continues on page 26 with headline and four more related photos. Nice to have in this World famous pub... See More
On Washington again becoming Commander-in-Chief of the Army, plus more...
Item #694506
July 24, 1798
THE SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, July 24, 1798
* President George Washington
* re. commanding American armies
Most of the front page is taken up with: "Laws Of the United States" including several Acts of Congress including: "Supplementary to an act...to establish an uniform rule of Naturalization..." and: "Supplementary to...An Act authorizing the Presiden... See More
Notre Dame wins 1930 football title...
Item #694511
December 09, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, December 9, 1930
* Notre Dame officially become National Champions
* Last season before Knute Rockne's death
* Fighting Irish college football
The front page of the sport's section (page 25) has a one column heading: "IT'S NOTRE DAME HOUR TOMORROW IN CHICAGO LOOP" with subhead and related pictorial. (see) They had just beaten U... See More
Death of President Harrison's wife...
Item #694568
October 25, 1892
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, Oct. 25, 1892 The front page has most of a column headed: "THE LAST SCENE" "Mrs. Harrison is No More---She Died at 1:30 This Morning" with much detail on the death of the First Lady, Mrs. Benjamin Harrison.
Four pages, toned throughout, archivally rejoined at the spine, minor margin tears, but it must be handled carefully due... See More
Norman Nevills conquers the Colorado River in 1938....
Item #694643
July 09, 1938
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., July 9, 1938
* Norman Nevills - river-running pioneer
* Whitewater rafting - river-running pioneer
* Conquers Colorado River - Grand Canyon
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Adventurers Arrive Safely after Death-Defying Trip" with subhead. (see)
Complete with all 16 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, gene... See More
Death of film director Stanley Kubrick...
Item #694660
March 08, 1999
LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 8, 1999
* Stanley Kubrick death (1st report)
* Movie film director - screenwriter
* "The Shining" " A Clockwork Orange"
* Best title to be had ?
The top of the ftpg. has a boxed section with 3 photos & text headed: "Stanley Kubrick, 1928 -1999" with a one column head: "Film Director Stanley Kubrick Dies at 70". He ... See More
1934 actor Lou Tellegen suicide...
Item #694676
October 30, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 30, 1934
* Lou Tellegen suicide death
* Dutch born silent film actor & more
The front page has a nice banner healdine: "ACTOR LOU TELLEGEN ENDS LIFE" with subhead. (see) A few related photos are on the back page. First report coverage on the suicide death of famous silent film actor and director, Lou Tellegen.
Complete with all 30 pages, rag edi... See More
Jan Masaryk suicide death...
Item #694679
March 11, 1948
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, March 11, 1948
* Jan Garrigue Masaryk suicide death
* Czechoslovakia diplomat & politician
The front page has a two column heading: "Masaryk Suicide Shocks Europe" with subhead. (see) First report coverage continues on page 2 with photo.
Complete with 44 pages, light toning at the margins, small binding holes along the spine generally nice.
... See More
Henry Bourne Joy death... Packard Motor Car Company...
Item #694694
November 07, 1936
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, November 7, 1936
* Henry Bourne Joy death
* Packard Motor Car Company
* Automobile pioneer
The front page has a two column heading: "Rites for Henry B. Joy Will Be Held Monday" with photo. (see) Another photo inside. First report coverage on the death of Henry Bourne Joy, president of the Packard Motor Car Company. Great to have from the home of automobile... See More
Henry Augustus Lukeman death...
Item #694736
April 04, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 4, 1935
* Henry Augustus Lukeman death (1st report)
* American historical monuments sculptor
* World War I - Kit Carson & more
The top of page 23 has a one column heading: "LUKEMAN IS DEAD; A NOTED SCULPTOR" with subheads and photo. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory d... See More
Phar Lap's death cause revealed...
Item #694769
April 15, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 15, 1932
* re. Phar Lap's death
* Natural causes determined ?
* Australian racehorse
The sport's section (page 26) has one column heading: "FINDS PHAR LAP DIED OF NATURAL CAUSES" with subhead. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not.
Complete in 40 pages, rag edi... See More
Will Rogers & Wiley Post deaths in 1935...
Item #694880
August 20, 1935
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, August 20, 1935
* Will Rogers & Wiley Post
* Airplane crash - deaths
The front page has a one column heading: "FINAL FLIGHT OF ROGERS AND POST IS OVER" with subhead. More on page 8 with related photo. Five more photos are on the back page.
Complete in 32 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint meant for insti... See More
Final nail in Apartheid...
South Africa holds 1st fully multi-cultural elections...
Item #694929
April 27, 1994
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 27, 1994
* The final nail in Apartheid
* South Africa holds 1st fully multi-cultural elections
* Truly historic moment - Nelson Mandela would be elected
* The funeral of (and a tribute to) Richard Nixon
The front page has: "S. Africans Cast Historic Votes," with subheading: "Hospitalized, retirees and disabled flock to polls in high spirits on first... See More
Jesus Revolution... Pirate's Cove too small for Harvest Festival Baptism... Death of Pearl Bailey...
Item #695001
August 18, 1990
LOS ANGELES TIMES, August 18, 1990
* "Jesus Revolution" connection
* Harvest Crusades... Pastor's Greg Laurie & Chuck Smith
* Baptism crowds too large for Pirates Cove
* Death of beloved entertainer Pearl Bailey
Page A30 has: "Thousands Baptized in Ocean Rite", which tells of the Harvest Crusade's crowd desiring to be baptized being ... See More
On the death of the Rhode Island governor...
Item #695025
October 28, 1805
SALEM REGISTER, Massachusetts, Oct. 28, 1805 Pages 1 and 2 contain reports on the life & funeral of Arthur Jenner, late governor of Rhode Island. Other news and ads of the day.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, minor foxing, good condition.
Thomas Garrigue Masaryk 1937 death....
Item #695046
September 14, 1937
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 14, 1937
* Thomas Garrigue Masaryk death
* Czechoslovakia founder & 1st President
The front page has a one column heading: "Masaryk Dies; First Head of Czech Nation" Photo on the back page. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 34 pages, rag edition in very nice condition. A few small binding holes along the spine... See More
Death of famed actor Richard Harris...
Item #695052
October 26, 2002
LOS ANGELES TIMES, October 26, 2002
* Richard Harris death (1st report)
* Irish actor and singer
* Best title to be had ?
The front page has a small photo with tiny heading: "Richard Harris Dies" Page 18 of section B has a banner headline: "Richard Harris, 72; Irish Actor Described as an and a Giant of the Old School" with 4 related photos.
Great to have this report in... See More
Death of Cesar Chavez...
Item #695070
April 24, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 24, 1993
* Cesar Chavez death w/ photos
* American labor leader - civil rights activist
* United Farm Workers labor union - UFW
The front page has a two column heading: "Cesar Chavez, Founder of the UFW, Dies at 66" with subhead and photo. More inside with pictorial. Lengthy text.
Complete with all sections (150+ pages), nice condition.... See More
Actress Marie Dressler death...
Item #695104
July 29, 1934
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, July 29, 1934
* Marie Dressler death w/ photos
* Stage & screen actress
* Silent film - depression era
The front page has a three column heading: "Death Overtakes Marie Dressler at the Pinnacle of a Great Career" with large photo of Dressler. More on page 8 with banner heading and more photos.
Complete 1st section only with 16 pages, light toning and ... See More
Simon Wiesemthal death... Nazi hunter...
Item #695147
September 21, 2005
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 21, 2005
* Simon Wiesenthal death (1st report)
* Jewish holocaust survivor - Nazi hunter
Near the bottom of the front page is a three column heading: "Nazi Hunter Loyal to the Dead" with subhead and photo;. (see) Much more inside with more related photos and loads of text.
Complete with all sections (100+ pages), great condition.
wikipedia notes: Simon... See More
Inspiration for Truman Capote's, In Cold Blood...
Item #695230
November 18, 1959
PRATT DAILY TRIBUNE, Pratt, Kansas, November 18, 1959
* The Clutter Family murders in Holcomb (Garden City), Kansas
* In Cold Blood - real-life murders inspired Truman Capote
The front page has a two column heading: "Bloodstains on Bridge May Be Lead in Clutter Deaths", which is coverage on the gruesome murder of the Clutter Family in Holcomb, Kansas, which later bec
... See More
* The Clutter Family murders in Holcomb (Garden City), Kansas
* In Cold Blood - real-life murders inspired Truman Capote
The front page has a two column heading: "Bloodstains on Bridge May Be Lead in Clutter Deaths", which is coverage on the gruesome murder of the Clutter Family in Holcomb, Kansas, which later bec
The King of England dies...
Item #695281
January 21, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 21, 1936
* Death of George V
* King of the United Kingdom
The banner headline announces: "KING GEORGE V DIES PEACEFULLY IN SLEEP; PRINCE OF WALES BECOMES EDWARD VIII" with many subheads and photo. Nice for display. Much more inside with full page pictorial which is also nice display.
Complete with 46 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.... See More
William Gillette death... Sherlock Holmes...
Item #695384
April 30, 1937
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 30, 1937
* William Gillette death
* American actor-manager
* Sherlock Holmes
Page 12 has a one column heading: "WM. GILLETTE, VETERAN ACTOR, DIES AT AGE OF 81" with subhead. Three related photos are on the back page. (see). First report coverage on the death of William Gillette, American actor-manager, playwright and stage manager. He was best remembe... See More
Controversial Titanic survivor dies in 1940...
Item #695388
March 21, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 21, 1940
* William Ernest Carter death (1st report)
* Controversial male RMS Titanic survivor
The top of page 25 has a one column heading: "WILLIAM E. CARTER, TITANIC SURVIVOR" with subheads. (see) Mr. Carter got caught up in the finger pointing associated with being a male Titanic survivor and was forced to defend not only himself but J. Bruce Isma... See More
1962 Air France Flight 007 disaster...
Item #695426
June 04, 1962
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass. June 4, 1962
* Air France Flight 007 disaster
* Orly Airport, Paris airplane crash
* Atlanta, Georgia tourists
The front page has a four column heading: "Probers Seek Cause Of Jetliner Crash In Which 130 Met Flaming Death" with lead-in: "Paris Tragedy Worst Single-Plane Disaster In History" with related photo. (see)
Complete with 16 pages, li... See More
Death of the controversial Senator Joseph McCarthy...
Item #695481
May 03, 1957
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., May 3, 1957
* Joseph McCarthy death
* U.S. Senator (Wisconsin)
The front page has a nice headline: "SEN. M'CARTHY DEAD AT 47" with subheads and photo. (see) He was noted for making claims that there were large numbers of Communists and Soviet spies and sympathizers inside the United States federal government and elsewhere. Ultimately, his tactics ... See More
The Station nightclub fire disaster...
Item #695495
February 21, 2003
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 21, 2003
* The Station nightclub fire disaster
* Rock band White Snake concert
* West Warwick, Rhode Island
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "Nightclub Fire Toll Nears 100; Band's Pyrotechnics Ignite a Life-or-Death Rush for the Exits" with two related photos. First report coverage continues inside with a few more photos.
Contains... See More
1938 Karel Capek death... Czech writer....
Item #695517
December 26, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 26, 1938
* Karel Capek death (1st report)
* Czech science Fiction writer
* "War with the Newts" fame
The top of page 23 has a one column heading: "KAREL CAPEK DIES; CZECH WRITER" with subheads and photo. (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, sport... See More
1874 David Livingstone's funeral - interment...
Item #695523
April 20, 1874
THE NEW YORK HERALD, April 20, 1874
* David Livingstone death - funeral
* Interment at Westminster Abbey
* Scottish African explorer - physician
The top of the page 3 has one column headings: "THE DEAD EXPLORER" "Livingstone's Funeral In Westminster Abbey" "Royalty, Scientists and the Nation Honor the Dead" and more. (see) Also the letter to Mr. Sta... See More
Plane crashes into the Empire State Building...
Item #695535
July 30, 1945
NEW YORK POST, July 30, 1945
* B-25 Mitchell bomber crash
* Empire State Building
* Betty Lou Oliver miracle fall
The front page has a heading: "EMPIRE STATE CRASH PROBED"
Page 5 has a three column heading: "Army Investigating Empire State Crash; Sailor's Body Found" with 2 related photos.
Also of interest is a four column heading on the same page: "The... See More
Richard Ramirez "Night Stalker" death sentence…
Item #695554
November 08, 1989
THE HAYS DAILY NEWS. Kansas, Nov. 8, 1989
* Serial killer & rapist Richard Ramirez
* Los Angeles area home invasion predator
* "Night Stalker" sentenced to death
The bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "Ramirez, sentenced to death, says Lucifer will avenge him" (see)
Complete with 26 pages, address label within the masthead, nice condition.... See More
Captain John Owen Donaldson death....
Item #695560
September 08, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 8, 1930
* Captain John Owen Donaldson
* World War I flying ace
* Airplane stunting death
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Capt. J. O. Donaldson, War Ace and President Of Newark Air Service, Killed in Stunt Flying" (see) First report coverage on the death of World War I flying ace, John Owen Donaldson. Always nice to have no... See More
Early from Honolulu, Hawaii...
Item #695583
October 22, 1884
HAWAIIAN GAZETTE, Honolulu, Hawaii, Oct. 22, 1884 Nineteenth century newspapers from Hawaii are very uncommon and therefore very desirable among collectors. Here is such an issue from what is now the capital city of Hawaii, and from when Hawaii was known as the Kingdom of Hawaii.
All columns on page 2 are black-bordered for the death of Mrs. C. R. Bishop. She was of the royal family of... See More
1933 Calvin Coolidge burial...
Item #695644
January 08, 1933
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, January 8, 1933
* President Calvin Coolidge death - burial
The front page has a nice banner headline: "COOL;IDGE LIES IN HOME HILLS" with subheads. Related photos on pages 2 & 3. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 20 pages, rag edition in gre... See More
Elsa Einstein death... wife and cousin of Albert...
Item #695647
December 22, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 22, 1936
* Elsa Einstein death
* Wife & cousin of Albert
The top of page 27 has a one column heading: "MRS. EINSTEIN DIES; WIFE OF SCIENTIST" with subheads and photo. First report coverage of the death of Elsa Einstein, second wife and first cousin of Albert Einstein.
Complete with all 56 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on ve... See More
Death of Natalie Wood in a L.A. paper...
Item #695665
November 30, 1981
SUN-TIMES, Chicago, November 30, 1981
* Natalie Wood death (1st report)
* American film & T.V. actress
The front page has a banner heading: "Actress Natalie Wood drowns off Catalina" with small photo of Wood. (see) First report coverage continues on page 4 with another banner heading and three related photos.
Complete with 96 pages, tabloid size, small "55c" stamp j... See More
1912 Floyd Allen gang... Hillsville, Virginia...
Item #695680
March 21, 1912
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, March 21, 1912
* Floyd Allen clan - gang
* Hillsville VA Virginia
* Courthouse shootout
The top of the front page has a three column heading: "ALLEN GANG SAY THEY WILL FIGHT TO DEATH" with blurry photos of the courthouse and Judge Massie with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very... See More
John Wayne Gacy murders... serial killer clown...
Item #695748
February 20, 1980
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, Feb. 20, 1980
* John Wayne Gacy
* Serial "killer clown"
* Best title to be had ?
Here is a issue re. the discovery of John Wayne Gacy's crimes in a Chicago suburb. The top of page 9 has a banner heading: "Doctors describe victims' deaths at Gacy trial" with illustration of Dr. Edward Shalgos. Probably only reported in a Chicago publication, v... See More
Death of Muddy Waters...
Item #695749
May 01, 1983
DETROIT FREE PRESS, May 1, 1983
* Muddy Waters death
* American blues singer
The front page has a one column photo with heading: "Waters, Balanchine die" The back page of section F has a small one column heading: "Blues music king Muddy Waters dies" (see)
Complete with all sections (60+ pages), nice condition.... See More
Civil Rights leader James Farmer death...
Item #695910
July 10, 1999
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 10, 1999
* James Farmer death (first report)_
* Civil rights activist movement leader
* Partnered with Martin Luther King Jr.
The front page has a small one column photo of James Farmer with brief text. (see) The top of page 15 has a two column heading: "James S. Farmer; Was Top Civil Rights Leader" with photo showing Farmer with MLK.
Complete with all se... See More
News from America...
Item #696143
January 03, 1761
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 3, 1761 The front page has a short item headed: "America" concerning the death of William Carver, who leave behind 106 descendants.
Page 6 has reports from "America" with datelines of Boston, New York and Philadelphia on the arrival of troops from England, including: "...General Amherst came to town from Albany...eight compan... See More
Marilyn Monroe's first husband...
Item #696227
August 18, 2005
LOS ANGELES TIMES, August 18, 2005
* Death of Marlyn Monroe's 1st husband
Page B10 has a 2/3 page death announcement for James Dougherty who was Norma Jean's 1st husband she married at the age of 16. The article tells their story including his quote: "I never knew Marilyn Monroe... I knew and loved Norma Jean."
Additionally, the Calendar section includes seve... See More
Death of John Lennon - in both Liverpool & New York newspapers...
Item #696235
December 09, 1980
(2-issue set) LIVERPOOL ECHO, England & NEW YORK POST, both dated December 9, 1980 (a two-issue set)
* John Lennon death - The Beatles front man
* From both his hometown and place of his murder
* Best publications to be had - a truly unique pair
Here is a terrific and a very rare opportunity to have two of the best issues on the murder of John Lennon.
First you get the LIVERPOOL ECHO ... See More
1938 John William Ward suicide jump...
Item #696238
July 27, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 27, 1938
* John William Ward suicide jump
* Gotham Hotel in Manhattan
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "YOUTH 11 HOURS ON LEDGE LEAPS 117 FLOORS TO DEATH AS THOUSANDS WATCH HIM" with subheads. (see) Lengthy first report coverage continues on page 3 with three related photos. First report coverage on John William Ward's suicide jump... See More
Death of The Beatles' George Harrison...
Item #696264
November 30, 2001
DAILY NEWS, New York, Nov. 30, 2001 See the photo below for the great front page heading and photo concerning the death of Beatle George Harrison. Lengthy article & many more photos on the inside pages. The complete issue, very nice condition.
Much on the International Cricket Match... Baseball as well...
Item #696355
October 22, 1859
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Oct. 22, 1859 It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage".
All of pages 1 and 2 have columns black-bordered for the recent death of: "David C. Broderick", a politician of some note at the time.
Inside has much reporting on: "Cricket" "The International ... See More
1908 Hanna Mine disaster... Wyoming...
Item #696383
March 30, 1908
THE OMAHA DAILY BEE, Nebraska, March 30, 1908
* Hanna Mine disaster
* Carbon County, Wyoming
* Coal mine # 1 explosion
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "DEATH LIST SEVENTY-ONE" with subheads and partial list of the victims.
Eight pages, light toning, some margin wear, loose along the spine, must be handled with care.... See More
Death of Joey Ramone... The Ramones...
Item #696389
April 17, 2001
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 17, 2001
* Joey Ramone death
* The Ramones frontman
* Punk Rock music pioneer
The top of page 23 has a four column heading: "Joey Ramone, Raw-Voiced Pioneer of Punk Rock, Dies at 49" with photo. (see images) Nice to have in this World famous publication and the city where he died.
Complete with all sections (50+ pages), nice condition.... See More
Memphis Belle & Mr. Destiny - Premier ads & Reviews...
Item #696421
October 12, 1990
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 12, 1990 (Calendar Section only)
* Memphis Belle & Mr. Destiny
* Premier ads & reviews
* Good Fellas, Pacific Heights and more
A terrific issue published on the premiere weekend of the motion picture hits: "Memphis Belle" and "Mr. Destiny", with both full-page ads and reviews for each. Perhaps no better issue can... See More
Emilio Carranza killed in airplane crash...
Item #696427
July 14, 1928
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Mass., July 14, 1928
* Emilio Carranza killed
* Mexican aviator - airplane
* "Lindbergh of Mexico"
The top of the front page has three column headline: "FELL TO DEATH IN EFFORT TO MAKE FORCED LANDING" with subheads. (see)
Twelve pages, light toning and some wear at the margins, more so along the spine. ... See More
Dorothy Hale suicide death... actress & socialite....
Item #696504
October 21, 1938
THE DETROIT NEWS, October 21, 1938
* Dorothy Hale suicide death
* American socialite & actress
* New York City building jump
The front page has a one column heading: "Fall Fatal to Friend of Hopkins" with subhead. First report coverage on American socialite and actress, Dorothy Hale, committing suicide by jumping from a NYC building.
Complete with 52 pages, rag edition in ni... See More
Payne Stewart's freakish death...
Item #696536
October 26, 1999
LOS ANGLES TIMES, Oct. 26, 1999
* Payne Stewart - professional PGA golfer
* South Dakota Learjet airplane crash
The front page has a two column heading: "Golfer's Jet Flies to Its Doom in Eerie Voyage" with subhead and related pictorial. (see images)
The front page of the sport's section has a banner headline: "It's a Major Loss for Golf" with subheads and ... See More
Robert Kennedy shot & near death...
Item #696623
June 05, 1968
PHILADELPHIA DAILY NEWS, June 5, 1968
* Robert F. Kennedy shot
* Sirhan Bishara Sirhan
The front page banner headline: "Robert Kennedy Shot; Bullet in Brain, Condition Critical" and more with two photos, one showing RFK alive and still conscious. Page 3 has more photos and several reports.
Robert Kennedy was still alive at the tie this edition went to press.
Complete in 64... See More
Suffragist Emily Davison freakish death photo...
Item #696627
June 23, 1913
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, June 23, 1913
* Emily Davison death scene photo
* English Suffragette - Women's rights leader
The front page has a four column photo with heading: "Remarkable Snapshot Of Derby Incident; Scene When Militant And King's Horse Met In Crash" with very brief text. She died after being hit by King George V's horse Anmer at the 1913 Derby when she ... See More
1877 death of Brigham Young...
Item #696641
August 30, 1877
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, Aug. 30, 1877
* Brigham Young death (1st report)
* Mormons - Mormonism
The front page has a report headed: "The Death Of Brigham Young" which begins: "Brigham Young was attacked with cholera morbus on Thursday night...continued swelling until respiration was stopped. He was conscious, but only briefly answered questions during the lat forty-e... See More
Unique "Yankee" & "Confederate" pair of the same date...
Item #696643
July 22, 1861
Here is a unique opportunity for a pair of issues--one Yankee and the other Confederate--of the identical date of July 22, 1861 both reporting on the First Battle of Bull Run, one from the New York Tribune and the other from the Confederate capital of Richmond, titled the Daily Dispatch, providing a perspective of how the news was reported with all the "spin" & biases that ... See More
Death of King George III's son...
Item #696684
May 08, 1783
THE GENERAL EVENING POST, London, England, May 8, 1783 The front page begins with a report of the death of King George III's four year-old son: "On Saturday last...died his Royal Highness Prince Octavius, his Majesty's youngest son, to the great grief of his Majesty and all the Royal Family." There is another reference to his death on the front page.
Four pages, good condi... See More
1932 Julius Rosenwald death... Sears owner...
Item #696699
January 07, 1932
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., January 7, 1932
* Julius Rosenwald death (1st report)
* Sears, Roebuck and Company owner
The front page has a one column heading : "ROSENWALD DIES; AMONG GREATEST PHILANTHROPISTS" with subheads and photo. (see images)
Complete with 26 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally nice.... See More
Wilson "Snowflake" Bentley death...
Item #696716
December 24, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 24, 1931
* Wilson Bentley death (1st report)
* 1st known photographer of snowflakes
Page 17 has a one column heading: "WILSON A. BENTLEY, SNOW EXPERT, DEAD" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the death of Wilson Alwyn "Snowflake" Bentley, known for photographing snowflakes up close. I suspect this is one of the few publications to ... See More
Clement Vallangigham's 1871 bizarre death....
Item #696739
June 17, 1871
THE NEW YORK HERALD, June 17, 1871
* Clement Laird Vallandigham's bizarre death
* American lawyer and politician
Page 7 has a bizarre article headed: "VALLANDIGAM SHOT" with subheads. (see images) He would die the next morning. His death is considered one of the most unusual as he was demonstrating how his defendant's victim accidentally shot himself.
Complete in 12 page... See More
Wilbert Robinson "Uncle Robbie" death...
Item #696852
August 09, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 9, 1934
* Wilbert Robinson "Uncle Robbie" Death
* Major League Baseball catcher and manager
The top of page 17 has a one column heading: "WILBERT ROBINSON DIES IN ATLANTA" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Wilbert Robinson, Major League Baseball Hall of Fame player and manager. I suspect this is one of the few... See More
Shenandoah National Park Killings - Lollie Winans & Julie Williams...
Item #696884
June 05, 1996
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 5, 1996
* Lollie Winans & Julie Williams murder case
* Hikers killed in Shenandoah National Park in 1996
* The case remains unsolved
Page A13 has: "Murder Invades Idyllic World of Backpackers", with subheading: "Two women are killed on the Appalachian Trail Slaying are part of a growing trend of increasing violations of the law in the wildern... See More
Very rare "Coal Mine Calamity Supplement"...
Item #696886
September 25, 1869
THE COAL MINE CALAMITY SUPPLEMENT TO FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, dated within: Sept. 25, 1869 In our 47 years in the hobby this is the first we have located this rare "Supplement" issue on the tragic Avondale Coal Mine tragedy.
The full front page is taken up with 3 prints on the tragedy with four more related prints within.
The Avondale Mine disaster was a massi
... See More
Charles Lindbergh invents artificial heart ?...
Item #696897
June 21, 1935
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, June 21, 1935
* Charles Lindbergh & Dr. Alexis Carrel
* Perfusion pump (artificial heart) invention
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "Lindbergh--Adds to Fame; Organs Revived After Death by His Research" with photo of Lindbergh. (see images) First report coverage on the invention of the Carrel-Lindbergh perfusion pum... See More
1942 Oregon State Hospital mass poisoning...
Item #696899
November 20, 1942
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., Nov. 20, 1942
* Oregon State Hospital - Salem
* Mass food poisoning disaster
The front page has a two column heading: "Poison Mixed With Eggs Caused Deaths, Tests Show" with subhead. (see)
Much on World War II events of the day. Complete with all 28 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally good.
wikipedia notes: On November... See More
Explorer Roald Amundsen died at sea...
Item #696907
September 02, 1928
THE DETROIT NEWS, September 2, 1928
* Roald Amundsen death confirmed
* Norwegian polar - arctic explorer
Page 2 has a one column heading: "AMUNDSEN DIES IN CRASH AT SEA" with subhead. (see images) First report coverage on the official death of Roald Amundsen.
Complete 1st section only with 14 pages, light toning and some wear at the margins. ... See More
Death of guitar great Stevie Ray Vaughan...
Item #696914
August 28, 1990
LOS ANGELES TIMES, August 28, 1990 (1st section)
* Stevie Ray Vaughan death (1st report)
* Guitarist - singer - musician - songwriter
The bottom of the ftpg. has a report headed: "Stevie Ray Vaughan, Guitar Great, Dies in Copter Crash" with subhead: "The Grammy-winning performer had just completed a Wisconsin concert. Four others are killed." The article carries over to ... See More
Death & funeral of President Harrison...
Item #696919
April 10, 1841
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, April 10, 1841
* President William Henry Harrison death
Wide black "mourning" rules on all columns on all 16 pages for the death of the President. Page 3 has the report headed: "National Affairs" "Death of the President of the U. States" with various particulars). Additional details carry over to the following pages... See More
Rare Lincoln's assassination report, in a Washington, D.C. newspaper...
Item #696929
April 15, 1865
EVENING STAR, Washington, D.C., April 15, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination (historic 1st report)
* It is BEST to have reports from the city where it occurred
Terrific to have this first report of Lincoln's assassination in a newspaper from the city where it happened. This is the first of this issue we have offered.
The top of the front page has a column with heads: "ASS... See More
Death of famed actor Henry Fonda...
Item #696930
March 12, 2011
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 12, 1982
* Henry Fonda death (early 1st report)
* Hollywood movie - film actor
* "The Grapes of Wrath" fame
* Best title to be had ?
The front page has a 2 column head: "Henry Fonda Dies Peacefully at 77, Wife at His Side" with two photos. The article carries over to page 3 with 4 more related photos.
Nice to have this report in a newspap... See More
Robert Kennedy shot & near death...
Item #696943
June 06, 1968
PHILADELPHIA DAILY NEWS, June 6, 1968 The front page has a headline: "Kennedy Dead; Family at Bedside" and more with 2 related photos. Much on the following pages.
Complete in 80 pages, tabloid-size, a little margin wear with a few small tears, generally good.
The funeral of William "Buffalo Bill" Cody...
Item #696946
January 15, 1917
THE OMAHA DAILY BEE, Nebraska, Jan. 15, 1917
* Buffalo Bill death
* William Cody
The top of the first column on the front page features a report headed: "PAY HOMAGE TO THE MEMORY OF 'BUFFALO BILL'" with subheads "Thousands of Persons, of Every Station and Walk of Life, Men, Women and Children View Body" "Lies in State in Capitol" and "... See More
Among Jefferson's last letters, to Henry Lee...
Item #696966
November 25, 1826
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 25, 1826 Inside 2 1/2 pages taken up with: "The Late Mr. Jefferson" who passed away nearly 5 months earlier (July 4) which includes a lengthy letter signed: H. Lee. This is followed by a lengthier letter datelined: "Monticello, May 15, 1826" just 1 1/2 months before his death, signed: Th. Jefferson. Then another letter from... See More
Among Jefferson's last letters, to Henry Lee...
Item #696968
November 25, 1826
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 25, 1826 Inside 2 1/2 pages taken up with: "The Late Mr. Jefferson" who passed away nearly 5 months earlier (July 4) which includes a lengthy letter signed: H. Lee. This is followed by a lengthier letter datelined: "Monticello, May 15, 1826" just 1 1/2 months before his death, signed: Th. Jefferson. Then another letter from... See More
Among Jefferson's last letters, to Henry Lee...
Item #696970
November 25, 1826
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 25, 1826
* President Thomas Jefferson
* Last letters to Henry Lee
Inside 2 1/2 pages taken up with: "The Late Mr. Jefferson" who passed away nearly 5 months earlier (July 4) which includes a lengthy letter signed: H. Lee. This is followed by a lengthier letter datelined: "Monticello, May 15, 1826" just 1 1/2 months befor... See More
1966 death of Lal Bahadur Shastri...
Item #696985
January 11, 1966
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., Jan. 11, 1966
* Lal Bahadur Shastri death (1st report)
* Second Prime Minister of India
* End of the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "Prime Minister of India, 61, Dies of Heart Attack" with subhead and two related photos. (see images)
Complete with 36 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition... See More
Gettysburg... Picket's Charge... Little Round Top - 25 years later...
Item #696995
July 07, 1888
Harper's WEEKLY, July 7, 1888 Perhaps the best feature of this issue is the Gettysburg 25th Anniversary Supplement which includes "An Address Before The Veterans Of The Army Of The Potomac And The Army Of Northern Virginia, Delivered At Gettysburg July 3, 1888, On The Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Of The Battle", "From Behind Seminary Ridge", and "The Field Of Gettysburg As... See More
Charles Carroll & the Declaration of Independence...
Item #696996
July 19, 1828
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 19, 1828
* Charles Carroll of Carrollton
* Declaration of Independence signer
The front page has: "Charles Carroll" which gives details of the last surviving signer of the Declaration of Independence presenting a copy of The Declaration to the mayor of New York City, along with a copy of a letter written in his own hand which state... See More
Charles Carroll & the Declaration of Independence...
Item #697002
July 19, 1828
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 19, 1828
* Charles Carroll of Carrollton
* Declaration of Independence signer
The front page has: "Charles Carroll" which gives details of the last surviving signer of the Declaration of Independence presenting a copy of The Declaration to the mayor of New York City, along with a copy of a letter written in his own hand which state... See More
Charles Carroll & the Declaration of Independence...
Item #697003
July 19, 1828
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 19, 1828 The front page has: "Charles Carroll" which gives details of the last surviving signer of the Declaration of Independence presenting a copy of The Declaration to the mayor of New York City, along with a copy of a letter written in his own hand which states in part: "Grateful to Almighty God for the blessings which, through J... See More
Bloody Sunday (1920)... Dublin, Ireland...
Item #697012
November 22, 1920
THE TOLEDO NEWS-BEE, Ohio, Nov. 22, 1920
* Bloody Sunday - Dublin, Ireland
* Irish War of Independence - Cairo Gang
* Michael Collins - Irish Republican Army
* re. death of Father Michael Griffin (Irish priest)
The front page has a nice banner headline: "STAGE DUBLIN MASSACRE; English Retaliate For Sinn Fein Killings" with subheads. (see images)
Twenty pages, light toning... See More
"The Godfather" novel creator death...
Item #697044
July 03, 1999
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 3, 1999
* Author & Screenwriter Mario Puzo death
* American Italian Sicilian Mafia novels
* "The Godfather" creator - movie - film
Near the bottom of the front page is a three column heading: "'Godfather' Creator Mario Puzo Dies" with subhead and photo of Puzo. (see images) Lengthy first report coverage continues inside with two relat... See More
Carl Sandburg's death... Recipient of 3 Pulitzer Prizes...
Item #697054
July 23, 1967
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 23, 1967
* Death announcement of Carl Sandburg
* Three-time Pulitzer Prize winner
* Biographer of Abraham Lincoln
The front page has the announcement of the death of Carl Sandburg which includes a photo. A 2nd article regrading his life also begins on the front page. Both continue on page 62 and include additional photos. Great to have this extensive coverage in su... See More
Death of Harley-Davidson founder, W. Davidson...
Item #697058
February 08, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 8, 1942
* Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Company
* Death of co-founder Walter Davidson
This 100+ page newspaper has one column headings on page 48 that read: "W. DAVIDSON DIES; CYCLE FIRM HEAD" and "Founded the Company in 1903 in Milwaukee With Two Brothers, Wm. Harley" and more (see images). This tells of the death of one of the original founder... See More
Death of Virginia Woolf by suicide... Influential novelist...
Item #697060
April 03, 1941
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 3, 1941
* Virginia Woolf's death
* Author, essayist - influential 20th century novelist
* Suicide by drowning
Page 25 has one column headings: "VIRGINIA WOOLF BELIEVED DEAD" and "Novelist Is Thought to Have Been Drowned Friday--Has Been Ill", with photo of Woolf. First report coverage on the suicide death of Engli... See More
Death of movie great Ginger Rogers... Oscar-winning actress...
Item #697065
April 26, 1995
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 26, 1995
* Ginger Rogers death (1st report)
* American actress - dancer - singer
* Musical films - movies w/ Fred Astaire
* Best publication to be had ? (rare)
The bottom of the front page has a heading: "Movie Great Ginger Rogers Dies at 83" with subhead: "The Oscar-winning actress was best known for the 10 films she glided through with Fred Astair... See More
After John Dillinger's infamous jail escape...
Item #697079
March 13, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 13, 1934
* Gangster John Dillinger
* Post famous wooden gun escape
Page 5 has two separate reports with one column headings: "TWO LOST JURORS DELAY INQUIRY OF DILLINGER BREAK" "TROOPS GUARD GOV. WHITE IN DILLINGER SCARE" with subheads. (see) When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activities born out of the Prohib... See More
Death of "comic genius" Lucille Ball...
Item #697101
April 27, 1989
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 27, 1989 (Calendar section)
* Lucille Ball death (next-day report)
* Large photo - 1/2 page+ of coverage
The entire top-half of the Calendar section is dedicated to Lucille Ball. The headline reads: "Everybody Loved Lucy" posted above a large photo of her, followed by two articles which both continue on page 7.
Terrific to have this report in a L.A. newsp... See More
On George Washington's death & funeral... Front page report of his death...
Item #697210
January 08, 1800
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL & MASSACHUSETTS FEDERALIST, Boston, Jan. 8, 1800
* George Washington death and funeral
The front page has a nice account headed: "Washington's Last Illness" which begins: "Some time in the night of Friday, the 10th instant, having been exposed to a rain on the proceeding day, General Washington was attacked with an inflammatory affection of the... See More
Golfer Ben Hogan's death report... One of the greatest...
Item #697228
July 26, 1997
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 26, 1997 (1st four sections) The front page reports the death of Ben Hogan, generally considered one of the greatest golfers to have ever played the game. He won 4 U.S. Opens and 9 Majors, and some argue his tally should be credited as 5 and 10 respectively as he also won the Hale American Open which was the replacement for the U.S. Open the year it was cancelled by t... See More
First Jewish Supreme Court Justice, Louis D. Brandeis...
Item #697246
October 06, 1941
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Oct. 6, 1941
* Louis D. Brandeis death (1st report)
* 1st Jewish Supreme Court justice
The front page has a great banner headline: "BRANDEIS, NOTED JURIST, DIES" with subheads. Nice for display. First report coverage continues on page 12 with photo.
Complete in 32 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp in the masthead, small binding holes ... See More
Robert Kennedy's death & funeral...
Item #697260
June 07, 1968
DEMOCRAT & CHRONICLE, Rochester, New York, June 7, 1968 The front page has a headline: "RFK's Body Lies in State" with various subheads & reports including; "Coroner's Report: He Suffered Brain Damage". The front page photo shows Ted, Ethel and Joseph Kennedy leaving St. Patrick's Cathedral.
Sixteen pages, very nice condition.
Rare issue of the Oxford Gazette... Death toll from the Great Plague...
Item #697267
December 28, 1665
THE OXFORD GAZETTE, England, Dec. 28, 1665
* Earliest & Rarest of newspapers to be had
* Great Plague of London - epidemic deaths
This is an extremely famous--and rare--title being the predecessor of the famous "London Gazette", the oldest continually published English language newspaper in the world. This is the #13 issue.
Because of the Plague at this time, the Royal ... See More
Murder Inc. hitman death... Abe Reles...
Item #697277
November 13, 1941
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 13, 1941
* Abe Reles death - Murder Inc. hitman
* "The Canary Who Could Sing, But Couldn't Fly."
* Gambino Crime family - Albert Anastasia informant
Page 29 has one column headlines that include: "ABE RELES KILLED TRYING TO ESCAPE" "Sheet Rope Fails After He Lowers Himself From 6th to 5th Floor of Hotel" "Motive Puzzl... See More
The 1942 Boston Coconut Grove club fire....
Item #697302
November 30, 1942
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., Nov. 30, 1942
* Cocoanut Grove nightclub fire
* Worst nighclub disaster in U.S. history
* 492 would be the total dead
The front page has a nice banner headline: "CLUB FIRE DEATHS NOW TOTAL 477; HUB OFFICIALS CITE LAW VIOLATIONS" with subheads and related photo. (see images) More inside.
Complete with 10 pages, light toning at the margins, nice conditio... See More
Actress Marguerite Clark death...
Item #697322
September 26, 1940
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Sept. 26, 1940
* Actress Marguerite Clark death
* Stage and silent films - movies
The top of page 26 has a one column heading: "STAR OF YEARS AGO, MARGUERITE CLARK, IS DEAD" with subhead. Two photo of her are on the back page. (see images)
Complete with 36 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.... See More
California Gold Rush. amd it's growing population...
Item #697382
August 15, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Aug. 15, 1849 Page 3 has an interesting article: "Population Of California" noting that the entire "country" has about 60,000 people, broken down by country of origin. It also notes: "...Of the population already in the country, it is supposed that one-half...are engaged in various business pursuits, and the other half ... See More
Death of Cochise, the Apache Indian chief...
Item #697384
June 15, 1874
NEW YORK HERALD, June 15, 1874
* Tribal Chief Cochise death (1st report)
* Chiricahua Apaches - Indians
Page 7 has a report on the death of Cochise with column heads: "COCHISE DEAD" "The Famous Apache Chief Departs for the 'Happy Hunting Ground'" "The Defunct Chief" with details.
On the same page is a very brief item headed: "Fatal Shooting ... See More
Death of George Washington's mother...
Item #697392
September 09, 1789
THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 9, 1789
* Mary Ball Washington death
* President's G.W.'s mother
Pages 2 & 3 contain reports from the: "Proceedings in the House of Representatives of the United States", this being the founding year of the federal government.
Page 3 has an inconspicuous yet significant report: "Died--At Fredericksburg, Mrs. Washin... See More
Details on a ship wreck... Death of a governor...
Item #697403
January 23, 1796
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Jan. 23, 1796 Various news reports of the day including a page 3 item: "A Grand Victory Obtained by the Austrians and: "Ship Wreck" with much detail. Also a report of the death of Samuel Huntington, governor of Connecticut, with much detail on the funeral.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, good condition.
A rare title from the Civil War, shortly after Lincoln's assassination...
Item #697404
April 26, 1865
BROWNLOW’S KNOXVILLE WHIG, AND REBEL VENTILATOR, Tennessee, April 26, 1865
* Very rare Civil War era publication
* William Gannaway "Parson" Brownlow
* re Abraham Lincoln assassination
W. G. Brownlow, or Parson Brownlow, was a fascinating personality to say the least. He regarded anyone who disagreed with him about religion or politics as an enemy. The circuit-... See More
re. 1945 Atomic bombing of Hiroshima & Nagasaki...
Item #697442
August 25, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 25, 1945
* Hiroshima & Nagasaki atomic bombings
* Japan reveals the horrors of the historic event
The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "JAPANESE STRESS HIROSHIMA 'HORROR'" with subheads. (see images) Coverage on Japan claiming radioactivity was the main cause of the deaths. Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer denied this claim.
Complete with 24 p... See More
Satchel Paige's first Major League Baseball win... John J. Pershing death...
Item #697495
July 16, 1948
NEW YORK TIMES, July 16, 1948
* Satchel Paige 1st MLB baseball win
* Cleveland Indians Negro star at 42 years old
* John Joseph 'Black Jack' Pershing death
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Pershing of A. E. F. Is Dead; On Service Rolls 62 Years" with subhead and nice photo. Much more on pages 12 & 13 as well.
The sport's section (page 22... See More
Nile Kinnick killed... Iowa Hawkeyes...
Item #697522
June 10, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 10, 1943
* re. Nile Kinnick death
* Iowa Hawkeyes Heisman trophy winner
* NCAA college football
* World War II reports
The top of page 28 has a small one column heading: "Memorial to Kinnick Is Planned by Iowa" (See image)
Other news, sports and advertisements throughout with much on WWII. Complete with 42 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.... See More
An April Fool's report on the abolishment of Nauvoo...
Item #697531
April 01, 1843
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, April 1, 1843
* Mormons - Mormonism
* Nauvoo, Illinois
* Millerism - Millerite
The back page has what is apparently an "April Fools" report concocted by the normally staid editor, headed: "Nauvoo Abolished". It reports: "In the Illinois legislature...the senate repealed the law creating the Nauvoo legion, military cor... See More
Death of Franklin Roosevelt, from a newspaper in the war...
Item #697545
April 08, 1945
SUNDAY VICTORY (or "Victory News" as noted on the back page), Manila, April 8, 1945 A rare title that apparently began earlier in 1945 as this is the volume 1, number 30 issue.
The war in the Pacific was still much in progress at this printing. The liberation of The Philippines began on October 20, 1944 when General MacArthur famously waded ashore. The U.S. First Calvary arrived a... See More
Death of famed actor Henry Fonda...
Item #697603
August 13, 1982
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 13, 1982
* Henry Fonda death (early 1st report)
* Hollywood movie - film actor
* "The Grapes of Wrath" fame
* Best title to be had ?
Page 3 has a four column heading: "Fonda's Last Hours: 'He Was in No Pain'" with related pictorial. (see images) Articles continues on pages 26 & 27. Nice to have this report in a newspaper from the... See More
Robert Durst captured... George Harrison death...
Item #697624
November 30, 2001
DAILY NEWS, New York, Nov. 30, 2001
* Murderer Robert Durst captured
* American real estate heir
* George Harrison death (1st report)
* The Beatles - English rock band
The top of the front page has a a headline: "NABBED" with subhead and photo. (see images) Pages 2 & 3 has a banner heading: "DURST COLLARED IN PA. GROCERY STORE" with a few more related photos.
Als... See More
Matthew McKeon... Ribbon Creek incident...
Item #697626
August 04, 1956
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Aug. 4, 1956
* Matthew McKeon conviction
* Ribbon Creek incident - deaths
* United States Marine Corps
* Parris Island Recruit Depot
* Port Royal, South Carolina
The front page has a banner headline: "MARINE NEGLIGENT IN DEATHS" with subheads and related photo. (see images)
Complete with 20 pages, small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.... See More
Howard Unruh - Camden, NJ 1949 Mass Murder...
Item #697648
September 07, 1949
NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 7, 1949
* Howard Unruh's Camden, New Jersey shooting spree
* "Walk of Death" (13 killed) by WWII veteran
* Still the deadliest in NJ history
* Journalist Meyer Berger's Pulitzer Prize article
* Howard Unruh's Camden, New Jersey shooting spree
* "Walk of Death" (13 killed) by WWII veteran
* Still the deadliest in NJ history
* Journalist Meyer Berger's Pulitzer Prize article
The front page has a 3 line, 1 column headline: "Veteran Kills 12 In Mad Rampage On Camden Street", with subheads: "S
Harry Oakes mysterious death...
Item #697666
July 09, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 9, 1943
* Harry Oakes death
* Gold mine millionaire
* World War II - WWII
* Military aircraft insignia
The top of page 8 has a two column illustration with heading: "New Insignia For American Planes" (see images)
The front page has a two column heading: "Sir Harry Oakes, Millionaire, Dead; Wounds on Body Prompt Inquiry". First report cov... See More
On the death of rock icon Janis Joplin, in the Village Voice...
Item #697681
October 08, 1970
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Oct. 8, 1970
* Janis Joplin dies of accidental drug overdose
* One of the best artists/performers of all time
The bottom of the ftpg. has a photo captioned: "Janis Joplin 1942-1970" with the article on page 12. The article begins: "Last Wednesday I taped a phone interview with Janis Joplin from California. I played it Sunday night on my radio show... See More
Death & funeral of the governor...
Item #697866
June 19, 1799
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, June 19, 1799
* Increase Sumner death
* Massachusetts governor
The front page has: "On Matrimony". Page 3 has a black-bordered report on the death & funeral of Mass. Governor Increase Sumner including the "Order Of Procession" and the position of "The Corpse" with the pallbearers, etc.
The back pa... See More
Death of Chairman Mao in a Beijing, China, newspaper...
Item #697920
September 10, 1976
PEOPLE'S DAILY, Peking (Beijing), China, Sept., 10, 1976 This is likely the most notable issue reporting the death of Chairman Mao Tse Tung (Zedong) of the People's Republic of China who died Sept. 9.
The full front page is taken up with his black-bordered photo headed (in translation): "Eternal Glory To The Great Leader And Great Teacher Chairman Mao Testung!" Within the ... See More
Serial killer & rapist Albert Fish on death row......
Item #697931
November 27, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 27, 1935
* Albert Fish on death row
* Serial killer, child rapist and cannibal
* "The Boogey Man" - "Gray Man"
* "Brooklyn Vampire" - "Werewolf of Wysteria"
The top of the back page (pg. 44) has a one column heading: "FISH DEATH SENTENCE IS UPHELD ON APPEAL" with subhead. (see) I suspect this is one of the few ... See More
Rare Confederate title...
Item #698022
November 05, 1863
WESTERN SENTINEL, Winston, North Carolina, Nov. 5, 1863 This is a very rare title from the Confederacy. According to Brigham only four institutions in the United States have any holdings of this title from the Civil War, most just a few scattered issues. The American Antiquarian Society has no issues recorded from this era.
The front page includes: "Our Situation" "Yank... See More
Death of King James II...
Item #698026
September 11, 1701
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 11, 1701 The back page has an historic report of the death of King James II, the last Catholic monarch of England who was deposed during the Glorious Revolution of 1688 and spend the remainder of his life in exile in France.
The report from Paris dated Sept. 17 reads: "The late King fell into a lethargy on the 14th instant, and was thought to be dead,... See More
Reverend Thomas De Witt Talmage's death report...
Item #698027
April 15, 1902
ALLEGANY COUNTY REPORTER, New York, April 15, 1902 (1st section)
* Rev. Talmage's death report
* Brooklyn Tabernacle & Central Presbyterian pastor
* Union Army Chaplain... prolific writer/editor
The front page has the singe column heading: "Dr. Talmage's Death", with subheadings: "Celebrated Divine Died at His House In Washington" and "Most Po... See More
Extremely rare 1665 Oxford Gazette... Account of deaths from the Great Plague...
Item #698035
January 18, 1666
THE OXFORD GAZETTE, London, January 18, 1665 (1666 by today's calendar) This is an extremely famous--and rare--title, being the predecessor of the famous "London Gazette", the oldest continually published English language newspaper in the world.
Because of the Plague at this time, the Royal Court had removed itself from London to Oxford when this newspaper began, so issues #1 ... See More
Death of Martha Washington...
Item #698040
June 01, 1802
THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, June 1, 1802 Inside under "The Knell" is a brief yet very notable death report: "At Mount Vernon, on the 22d ult. Mrs. Martha Washington, relict of the late illustrious Gen. George Washington."
Four pages, 9 1/2 by 11 3/4 inches, very nice condition.
Death of Martha Washington...
Item #698041
June 01, 1802
THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, June 1, 1802 Inside under "The Knell" is a brief yet very notable death report: "At Mount Vernon, on the 22d ult. Mrs. Martha Washington, relict of the late illustrious Gen. George Washington."
Four pages, 9 1/2 by 11 inches, an old tape mend to an unrelated page, nice condition.
Rare plate of the execution of Admiral Byng...
Item #698047
April 01, 1757
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, April, 1757 Certainly the prime content is the quite rare full page print titled: "The Shooting of Admiral Byng on Board the Monarque" as such prints were more typically removed years ago. This is a dramatic engraving & is accompanied by a letter he penned to the Lords of the Admiralty upon receiving his death sentence.
Admiral John Byng was a Roy... See More
Wild Bill Cummings' death...
Item #698049
February 08, 1939
THE MOBILE PRESS, Alabama, Feb. 8, 1939
* Wild Bill Cummings' death
* Indianapolis 500 race car driver
The front page has a one column headline: "CRASH IS FATAL TO FAMED RACER", with a subheading: "Wild Bill Cummings, Who Defied Death on Tracks, Losses Life on Highway", are followed by 1st report coverage on the death of Indianapolis 500 winner, Bill Cummings. A... See More
On George Washington's death & funeral... Front page report of his death...
Item #698070
January 08, 1800
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL & MASSACHUSETTS FEDERALIST, Boston, Jan. 8, 1800 The front page has a nice account headed: "Washington's Last Illness" which begins: "Some time in the night of Friday, the 10th instant, having been exposed to a rain on the proceeding day, General Washington was attacked with an inflammatory affection of the upper part of the wind pipe..." with m... See More
Death of the President James A. Garfield...
Item #698079
September 21, 1881
THE DESERT NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah, Sept. 21, 1881 From 15 years before Utah statehood. Page 8 has all columns black-bordered due to the: "Death Of President Garfield", being an early report without many details. The front page has: "Willful Murder" "Attempt to Shoot" "The Park Shooting" & other news items.
Sixteen pages, never bound nor trimme... See More
Death report of Nathan Mayer Rothschild - English branch of the Family...
Item #698115
September 10, 1836
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 10, 1836
* Death of Nathan Mayer Rothschild
* Established English Branch of the Rothschild family
* President Jackson and others discuss the U.S. surplus
The front page has a brief (but historic) report on the death of Nathan Mayer Rothschild, the founder of the English branch of the Rothschild family legacy and influence. A portion of th... See More
Terrific issue on the Hindenburg tragedy...
Item #698116
May 07, 1937
SAN FRANCISCO EXAMINER--EXTRA, May 7, 1937 One of the very best, dramatic banner headlines we have offered on this historic catastrophe: "DIRIGIBLE HINDENBURG EXPLODES, 90 KILLED". A large front page photo shows the Hindenburg over the New York skyline, headed: "Giant Airliner That Fell in Flames", with the subhead noting: Airship Falls At Lakehurst".
This is one of... See More
1930 death of Poker Alice Ivers....
Item #698126
February 28, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 28, 1930
* Poker Alice death (first report)
* Alive Ivers Duffield Tubbs Huckert
* American old West poker - faro player
* Rapid City, South Dakota
Near the top of the front page is a one column heading: "'Poker Alice' Coppers Last Bet, Dies At 77" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 26 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins,... See More
Death of Commodore Uriah P. Levy... Large Civil War map...
Item #698135
March 24, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, March 24, 1862 The most notable content within this issue is the very brief, but historic page 5 report of the death of Commodore (Admiral) Uriah P. Levy, the first U.S. Jewish Commodore, war of 1812 war hero, and credited as to having abolished the disciplinary procedure of flogging.
The front page features a large & detailed map: "THE BOMBARDMENT OF ISLAND NO. 10... See More
Death of Commodore Uriah P. Levy... Large Civil War map...
Item #698136
March 24, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, March 24, 1862 The most notable content within this issue is the very brief, but historic page 5 report of the death of Commodore (Admiral) Uriah P. Levy, the first U.S. Jewish Commodore, war of 1812 war hero, and credited as to having abolished the disciplinary procedure of flogging.
The front page features a large & detailed map: "THE BOMBARDMENT OF ISLAND NO. 10... See More
Rare same-day report on the death of King George II...
Item #698260
October 25, 1760
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 25, 1760 Only to be had in a London newspaper is this very rare, same-day report of the death of the king.
At the top of the back page is a heading: "Postscript" with news recently received, the text noting: "This morning about seven o'clock, departed this life, at his palace at Kensington, his Sacred Majesty our most gracious Sovereign... See More
Rare same-day report on the death of King George II...
Item #698261
October 25, 1760
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 25, 1760 Only to be had in a London newspaper is this very rare, same-day report of the death of the king. At the top of the back page is a heading: "Postscript" with news recently received, the text noting: "This morning about seven o'clock, departed this life, at his palace at Kensington, his Sacred Majesty our most gracious Sove... See More
A fiery & fatal end to the Branch Davidian compound...
Item #698310
April 19, 1993
WACO TRIBUNE-HERALD--Special Report, April 19, 1993 The bold banner headline: "A FIERY END" reports the siege at the Branch Davidian compound in Waco and the devastating fire which ended the stand-off with the FBI resulting in the death of 76 people. Great to have this report in a Waco newspaper.
Complete with all 4 sections and 24 pages, great condition.
No better newspaper for the report of her death...
Item #698313
March 01, 1905
THE DAILY PALO ALTO, Stanford University, California, March 1, 1905 This is the school newspaper published by this now prestigious university in northern California, and the content which consumes most of the front page--although tragic--could not be better in any other newspaper.
The banner headline announces: "MRS. STANFORD DIES SUDDENLY IN HAWAII" "End Came Unexpectedly to... See More
Fleet admiral William D. Leahy death...
Item #698408
July 21, 1959
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 21, 1959
* Fleet admiral William D. Leahy death
* Chief of Staff to the Commander in Chief
* Most senior U.S. military officer in WWII
* First flag officer to ever hold a five-star rank
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Fleet Admiral Leahy Dies at 84; Presidents; Chief of Staff in War" with subhead and photo. (see images) First ... See More
Village Voice reports on the "Festival For Peace" - Janis Joplin's last public performance...
Item #698429
August 13, 1970
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, August 13, 1970 A significant newspaper on the historic "Festival For Peace" concert at Shea Stadium.
The front page has a photo of the festival, and an article/review which begins on page 40, under "RIFFS" has "DANGER: MUSIC FOR PEACE", and includes a photo of Janis Joplin. The article continues on the opposing p... See More
Lord Lovat and the Duke of Cumberland: notables in the Jacobite Rebellion...
Item #698438
December 11, 1746
EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Dec. 11, 1746 This was one of the more notable titles for the 18th century, and from the era of the Jacobite Rebellion with a few items relating to it.
Page 2 has a report noting: "The Duke of Cumberland has been received with the utmost joy at the Hague, so as to give hopes of soon hearing the States General declaring war against France...as will o... See More
Bataan death march trial... Masaharu Homma...
Item #698442
January 10, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 10, 1946
* General Masaharu Homma
* Bataan Death March trial
* Japanese atrocities to POWs
* Manila, Philippines
The top of page 8 has a one column heading: "HOMMA IS LINKED TO 'DEATH MARCH'" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 42 pages, rag edition in great condition.... See More
The death of boxer Jack Johnson...
Item #698494
June 11, 1946
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, June 11, 1946
* Heavyweight boxer Jack Johnson death
* 1st black World champion "Galveston Giant"
Page 15 has a two column heading: "Jack Johnson Dies Following Accident" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 20 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, a few small binding holes along the spine, gener... See More
Rodney King drowning death... L.A. paper...
Item #698622
June 18, 2012
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 18, 2012
* Rodney King drowning death
* L.A. Police brutality victim
* Excessive force by officers
* Best publication to be had
The front page has headings: "A reluctant catalyst" "He is found dead in his pool. His 1991 beating led to reform, but he struggled with the expectations placed upon him" with subhead and related photo. (see images) Mor... See More
Watts Riots victim death.... Marquette Frye...
Item #698632
December 25, 1986
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 25, 1986
* Marquette Frye death (1st report)
* Watts Riots of 1965 victim
* Excessive police brutality
Near the bottom of the front page of section II is a heading: "Marquette Frye, Whose Arrest Ignited the Watts Riots in 1965, Dies at Age 42" with photo. (see images) May only be reported in a Los Angeles publication ?
Complete with all sections (125+ pa... See More
Last surviving Civil War veteran death...
Item #698670
December 21, 1959
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., Dec. 21, 1959
* William Wright (centenarian) death
* Last surviving American Civil War veteran ?
* John Bell Hood's Texas Brigade forager
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Walter Williams Dies At 117, Last Veteran Of Blue And Gray" with lead-in: "Door Closes On Civil War Echoes" and photo. (see images)
Com... See More
Death of Pablo Picasso... modern art...
Item #698683
April 09, 1973
THE RALEIGH TIMES, North Carolina, April 9, 1973
* Pablo Picasso death (1st report)
* Famed Spanish painter
The front page has a heading: "Picasso lies in lonely state" More on page 2 with an example of his work. A lengthier report on page 5 with four more examples of his work and small photo of himself. First report on the death of famous Spanish painter, sculptor, printmaker and... See More
Mobster Joseph Barbara death...
Item #698686
June 18, 1959
MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, June 18, 1959
* Joseph Barbara death - "Joe the Barber"
* Bufalino crime family mob boss
* Apalachin meeting fame - Costa Nostra - Mafia
The top of page 4 has a three column heading: "Barbara, Closemouthed Host of Gangland Parley, Dies" with small photo of Barbara, (see images)
Complete with 38 pages, light toning at the margins, generally ... See More
Death of movie great Orson Welles...
Item #698751
October 11, 1985
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 11, 1985
* Orson Welles death (1st report)
* Actor - director - writer - producer
* Hollywood movie film - radio - theatre
* "War of the Worlds" & "Citizen Kane" fame
* Best title to be had ?
The bottom of the front page has a heading: "Orson Welles, Theatrical Genius, Found Dead at 70" and includes a photo of him. The article car... See More
1920 George Gipp 'The Gipper' death....
Item #698804
December 18, 1920
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, December 18, 1920
* re. George 'The Gipper' Gipp death
* Notre Dame college football star
* Coach Knute Rockne fame
Page 14 has a somewhat discrete one column heading: "Notre Dame To Build Monument in Honor Of Gipp" (see image) Coverage on the recent death of George Gipp, Notre Dame football star. He is famous for Knute Rockne's quote: 'Win... See More
Thomas Edison's last will and testament...
Item #698878
October 29, 1931
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., October 29, 1931
* re. Thomas Alva Edison death
* Official last will and testament
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Edison Left Most of Estate To Two Sons" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 20 pages, light toning at the margins, a few small binding holes along the spine, generally in nice condition.... See More
Paul Bern suicide in 1932 (former husband of Jean Harlow)...
Item #698930
September 08, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 8, 1932
* Director Paul Bern suicide death
* Actress Jean Harlow
The top of page 17 has a one column heading: "GIRL HERE ENTERED PAUL BERN'S LIFE'" with subheads. (see images) Coverage on the suicide of Paul Bern, husband of famous movie actress, Jean Harlow.
Complete with all 44 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on very high... See More
Best Walter O. Briggs Sr. death...
Item #699190
January 17, 1952
THE DETROIT NEWS, Jan. 17, 1952
* Walter O. Briggs Sr. death
* Automobile manufacturing company
* Detroit Tigers baseball team owner
The front page has a nice banner headline: "WALTER O. BRIGGS DEAD" with subheads and photo. (see images) Nice for display. Lengthy first report coverage continues inside with another related photo. Great to have in this Detroit publication, very rar... See More
Boxer James J. Corbett death...
Item #699240
February 19, 1933
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, Feb. 19, 1933
* Boxer & actor James J. Corbett death
* World heavyweight boxing champion
* The only man to beat John L. Sullivan
The front page has a five column heading: "James J. Corbett, Ring Idol of 90s, Dies" with subhead. (see images) The front page of the sport's section has a related pictorial.
Complete with 50+ pages, rag edition in very ... See More
Death of famed actor William Holden...
Item #699244
November 17, 1981
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 17, 1981
* William Holden death (1st report)
* Hollywood move - film actor
* Best title to be had ?
The front page features 5 photos of famed actor William Holden with a two column heading: "Actor William Holden Found Dead at Home" The article carries over to page 23 and includes 3 more photos. Great to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of t... See More
James 'Uncle Jim' McCoy death.... Hatfield feud...
Item #699254
September 07, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 7, 1929
* James 'Uncle Jim' McCoy death
* Last survivor of Hatfields-McCoys feud
The top of page 17 has a one column heading: "Last M'Coy Feudist Dies At Pikeville, KY." with subhead. (see images) First report coverage on the death of James 'Uncle Jim' McCoy, the last McCoy from the famed Hatfield-McCoy feud.
Complete with 36 page... See More
Gangster Lucky Luciano... 1935 Helena earthquake...
Item #699289
November 01, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 1, 1935
* Charles "Lucky" Luciano
* re. Dutch Schultz murder
* New York City gangster - mob boss
* 1935 Helena earthquake
The front page has a one column heading: "LUCIANA IS LINKED TO 3 BRONX DEATHS; GANG LIST ISSUED" with subheads. (see) Was he responsible for the recent murder of fellow NYC gangster Dutch Schultz ?
Lucky Luciano ranks... See More
1943 Ellis Hatfield death... Kentucky feud fame...
Item #699314
May 31, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 31, 1943
* Ellis Hatfield death (1st report)
* Hatfields-McCoys feud fame
Page 17 has small one column headings: "'Ellis Hatfield" and "Participated in Famous Feud in Kentucky=='Devil Anse's' Cousin" First report coverage on the death of Ellis Hatfield , who was Devil Anse's cousin of the famed Hatfield-McCoy ... See More
R. J. Reynolds heir murder... Libby Holman...
Item #699315
July 07, 1932
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 7, 1932
* Zachary Smith Reynolds suicide ? death
* Heir of R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
* Socialite & actress Libby Holman
* Billy Jurges shot by girl
* Chicago Cubs - MLB baseball player
The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "SMITH REYNOLDS, LIBBY HOLMAN'S HUSBAND, SUICIDE" with subheads and two related photos. Was this suicide or m... See More
1991 death of actress Jean Arthur... L.A. Times...
Item #699441
June 20, 1991
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 20, 1991
* Jean Arthur death (1st report)
* American Broadway & film actress
* Featured in 3 Frank Capra movies
* Best publication to be had ?
Near the bottom of page 3 is a heading: "Jean Arthur Dies; Comedy Film Star of the '30s and '40s" with photo. (see images)
Great to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment... See More
Thelma Todd's 1935 myterious death....
Item #699445
December 17, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 17, 1935
* Actress Thelma Todd death
* Suicide ? - Accidental ?
The front page has a one column heading: "THELMA TODD DEAD; FOUND IN GARAGE" with subheads. Photo of Todd on page 4. (see) First report coverage on the strange death of Hollywood actress, Thelma Todd. The cause of her death is still in debate till this day.
Complete with 48 pages, light,... See More
Cubs hire Harry Caray... William Holden death...
Item #699449
November 17, 1981
SUN-TIMES, Chicago, Nov. 17, 1981
* Harry Caray hired by Chicago Cubs
* Play-by-play radio & TV sportscaster
* William Holden death
* Hollywood move - film actor
The front page features a photo of Harry Caray with heading: "Holy cow! Caray new voice of Cubs " The report is on the back page with banner heading. (see images) Probably only reported in a Chicago publication, rar... See More
Actor John Barrymore death in 1942...
Item #699556
May 30, 1942
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 30, 1942
* John Barrymore death (1st report)
* Stage & Hollywood movie actor
The front page has a five column heading: "John Barrymore, Veteran Actor, Dies" with subhead. Related photos are on page 14. light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding holes along the spine, generally very nice.
Complete with all 26 ... See More
1914 First Battle of the Aisne...
Item #699583
September 23, 1914
EVENING TRIBUNE (second section only), San Diego, Sept. 23, 1914
* First Battle of the Ainse River - France
* German Empire vs. United Kingdom & France
* World War I - WWI
The front page has a banner headline in red lettering: "TWELFTH DAY OF BATTLE FINDS ARMIES STILL AT DEATH GRIPS" with subhead. (see images) Nice for display. Surprisingly this issue is in good cond... See More
The Mad Trapper of Rat River shot & killed...
Item #699592
February 18, 1932
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., February 18, 1932
* Albert Johnson (criminal) shot & killed
* The Mad trapper of Rat River shootout
* Royal Canadian Mounted Police pursuit
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "'Mounties' Get Their Man in Thrilling Arctic Race" with subhead. (see images) First report coverage on the shootout and death of Albert John... See More
Death of actress Carole Lombard...
Item #699602
January 17, 1942
MARION EVENING POST, Illinois, Jan. 17, 1942
* Actress Carole Lombard death
* Airplane crash disaster (1st report)
The top of the front page has a 2 column headline announcing: "Carole Lombard and 21 Others Believed Dead in Plane Crash" with over a full column article.
Complete with 4 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally nice.... See More
1940 SS City of Benares disaster...
Item #699616
September 23, 1943
THE GREENSBORO PATRIOT, Sept. 23, 1940
* SS City of Benares attack & sinking
* World War II evacuee ship (children)
* German submarine U-48 (1939) - U-boat
The front page has a banner headline: "Refugee Ship Is Torpedoed" with subheads. (see) Nice for display.
Complete with all 8 pages, light toning at the margins, generally nice.
wikipedia notes: SS City of Benares was a... See More
George Washington Carver death in 1943...
Item #699617
January 06, 1943
MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, Minn., January 6, 1943
* Dr. George Washington Carver death
* Black scientist & educator
* Born into slavery
The front page has a one column photo of Carver headed: "Dr. Carver Dies" (see image) Page 2 has a biography of Carver under the heading: "Dr. Carver: He Gave All the Credit to God" First report coverage on the death of George Was... See More
1903 Iroquois Theatte fire... Chicago...
Item #699619
December 31, 1903
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Dec. 31, 1093
* Iroquois Theatre fire - Chicago (1st report)
* Deadliest in United States history
The top of the front page has a banner headline: "GREATER AND GREATER GROWS THE ESTIMATED LOSS OF LIFE" with subhead. (see images) Nice for display. Lengthy text. This was the deadliest single-building fire in U.S. history with over 600 deaths. (see) Su... See More
1916 Quebec Bridge collapse disaster...
Item #699623
September 11, 1916
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Sept. 11, 1916
* Quebec Bridge construction disaster
* St. Saint Lawrence River collapse
The front page has a nice banner headline in red lettering: "TWENTY-FIVE FALL TO DEATH" with subhead. (see images)
Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from thi... See More
1918 Split Rock, New York expolsion disaster...
Item #699642
July 03, 1918
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 3, 1918
* Split Rock quarry disaster
* Munitions factory explosion
* Onondaga County, New York
The front page has a one column heading: "SIXTY-FIVE KILLED IN TERRIFIC BLAST" (see images) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in pa... See More
Great Train Wreck of 1918... Nashville...
Item #699729
July 09, 1918
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 9, 1918
* Great Train Wreck of 1918
* Nashville, Tennessee disaster
* Worst rail accident in U.S. history
The front page has a nice banner headline: "TWENTY-FIVE KILLED" with subhead. (see images) Nice for display. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally f... See More
Jim Jones' People's Temple mass suicide...
Item #699735
November 24, 1978
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 24, 1978
* John Jones & the Peoples Temple
* Jonestown - Guyana, South America
* Mass suicide & killings
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "Mystery Over Cult Survivor Total Grows" with subhead and related photo. Also a three column heading near the bottom of the front page: "Jones--the Dark, Private Side Emerges" with l... See More
Death of Bruce Lee... martial artist...
Item #699751
July 21, 1973
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 21, 1973
* Actor Bruce Lee death (1st report)
* Hong Kong-American martial artist
* Jeet Kune Do martial art founder
The top of page 28 has a one column heading: "Bruce Lee, 32, Star Of Kung-Fu Movies" (see images) I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no reason to save it at the time.
Complete with 48 pages, minor margin ... See More
1st Women's Air Derby death... Marvel Crosson...
Item #699761
August 21, 1929
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, August 21, 1929
* 1st Women's Air Derby
* "Powder Puff Derby"
* Marvel Crosson's crash & death
The front page has a seven column headline: "CHARGE GIRL FLYER VICTIM OF MANIAC" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 24 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally very nice.
wikipedia notes: The first Wo... See More
1917 Ferdinand von Zeppelin death...
Item #699769
March 09, 1917
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, March 9, 1917
* Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin death w/ photo
* Inventor of the German Zeppelin rigid airships
* Luftschiffbau Zeppelin manufacturing Co. founder
The front page has a one column heading: "COUNT ZEPPELIN DIES IN BERLIN" with subhead and photo of Count Zeppelin. (see images)
Complete with 12 pages, light toning at the margins, irregular alo... See More
Russian writer Leo Tolstoy death nears...
Item #699838
November 15, 1910
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Nov. 15, 1910
* Leo Tolstoy death close
* Russian writer - novelist
* "War and Peace" book fame
The front page has a two column headline: "TOLSTOI AND HIS WIFE NEAR DEATH" with subhead (see images). Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally f... See More
Bataan Death March in 1942... WWII...
Item #699843
January 28, 1944
WILMINGTON MORNING STAR, North Carolina, January 28, 1944
* Bataan Death March (1st report)
* Imperial Japanese Army atrocities
* Made public for the first time
A terrific issue on the Bataan Death March with a seven column headline on the front page: "Army And Navy Release Horror Story Of Jap Brutality To Gallant Defenders On Bataan" with subheads. (see images) First report cov... See More
Steve Biko death... South African activist...
Item #699935
November 16, 1977
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 16, 1977 T
* Steve Biko's death described
* South African activist
* Anti-apartheid campaign
* Black Consciousness Movement
he front page has a banner headline: "Biko's Last Ride--700 Miles" with subhead. (see images) He died under suspicious circumstances about 2 months prior.
Complete 1st section with 28 pages, nice condition.... See More
Death of John Phillips... The Mamas & the Papas...
Item #699942
March 19, 2001
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 19, 2001
* John Phillips death - singer & songwriter
* The Mamas & the Papas - 1960's folk rock band
The top of page 21 has a two column heading: "John Phillips, 65, a 'Papa' Of the 1960's Group, Dies" with related photo. (see images)
Complete with all sections (80+ pages), light toning along the central fold, great condition.... See More
Patrick Joseph Hayes death... Catholic Cardinal...
Item #699957
September 05, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 5, 1938
* Patrick Joseph Hayes death (First report)
* American Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church
* Archbishop of New York
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Cardinal Hayes Dies at 70 In Sleep at Country Home" with subhead and photo. (see) Much more on pages 6 & 7 with several more photos. Lengthy text. Always nice to have notabl... See More
Death of John Lennon reported in a Liverpool newspaper...
Item #699958
December 09, 1980
LIVERPOOL ECHO, England, December 9, 1980
* John Lennon death
* Beatles front man
* Best title to be had ?
Few could argue for a more desirable and scarce newspaper on the death of John Lennon than this, his hometown newspaper.
To anyone who grew up on the 1960's the death of Beatle John Lennon was a tragic event and the end of an era. Reports of his death are desired by collect... See More
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