About This Era and its Newspapers

This catalog contains a selection of modern (post-1910) American newspapers. They are in superior condition to old papers that are usually encountered from this era of high-sulfite woodpulp paper. They are essentially the same in appearance as today's newspapers, and they are delightful mirrors of their times. On every page is reflected the culture and values of theses times gone by -not really so very long ago- whose values and beliefs are now history. All the papers are filled with the latest news of the day, both national and local, as well as international. They feature articles of all kinds and many big illustrated advertisements for the ordinary necessities and luxuries of everyday life in that long-vanished America. Plus there are sports, comics, etc. as noted in the individual descriptions.

Please note that I do not stock 20th century newspapers unless they have special historical or collectible significance. I cannot supply "birthday newspapers", that is, issues of specific dates and/or titles of newspapers printed after about 1900 simply because my inventory, no matter how extensive, can never represent more than a very small percentage of the millions of newspapers that were originally printed.
I also have serious ethical reservations about the appropriateness of newspapers for this purpose. I refer you to the article "Deadline", in the July 24, 2000 issue of The New Yorker, which discusses the ongoing problem of how irreplaceable archives of modern newspapers have been dismembered for the purpose of marketing individual issues for birthday gifts - often at many times their actual value as legitimate collectors' items.

About The Catalog Listings

All items in this catalog are unconditionally guaranteed to be genuine and accurately described. Any item may be returned within ten days of receipt for a full refund. No reason for return is ever required.They are in fine used condition and are complete with all pages as issued. All papers are free of damage or objectionable defects. We are sure you will be delighted with their exceptional state of preservation. We purchase only the finest condition newspapers that can be found to offer to our valued friends and customers.

These are the finest quality original antique newspapers and magazines, that you might find elsewhere priced at much greater cost. It has always been my policy to present my catalog items at "wholesale to the public" prices. Therefore all catalog items and quoted prices are net, and are not subject to further discount, either for dealers or in consideration of quantity orders. It is our policy to price our items based on what we believe to be their fair market value. I do not set prices at absurdly inflated levels to take advantage of novices or "investors"; nor do employ the common ploy of starting with an unrealistically high price in order to "negotiate" a phony discount later. As over a third of our catalog orders are from dealers buying for resale, at our stated prices, we have every confidence that this policy maintains an ethical standard of integrity and fairness to all.

Newspapers are full folio size unless described as quarto (abbreviated 4to) or octavo (8vo), which are respectively smaller in format. Most newspapers have been removed from bound volumes and may exhibit characteristic minor spine weakness or separation without significant paper loss. Illustrations are provided of a number of items (more will be added), depicting as much of them as can be shown with my 8 1/2" x 11" scanner. To access the pictures, click on the highlighted link that follows the catalog listing. When done viewing, select the "Back" button in your browser to return to this page.

Each catalog entry is briefly described for its general appearance, historical significance, and content. Every one contains hours of historic reading and insights into the world preserved on its pages, much more than I could find the space to describe here. The exact dates that you will receive will be of my choice within the years listed. There is a good supply of different dates in stock of each title, so you may order multiples of each listing with confidence; all different dates will be provided. Catalog prices are per single issue.

I cannot honor requests for specific dates or special historic content at these low "type issue" prices but we will be pleased to receive your want lists for such items.

Your comments are always welcome, as are your inquiries, if you have questions about these historic collectibles. We value our customers, and appreciate the confidence you place in us when ordering from our on line catalogs. We strive to merit your patronage and to enrich your collecting experience through accurate, knowledgeable descriptions, honest pricing, courteous service, and timely order filling. Enjoy your browsing!

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Please note that some of the newspapers and magazines in this catalog have an additional shipping charge of 60¢ per issue. This is regrettably necessary because of their large size and weight, and due to the recent (June 2008) substantial increases in mailing costs.

N3-112. THE NEWARK ADVOCATE, typical issue dated 1912 - 1914. [Complete issue of 12 pages, folio size, published at Newark, Ohio] Big page one headlines and some illustration mark this handsome Midwestern daily. It carries full AP Wire stories, with all the latest From across the nation and the world. There are many large illustrated ads within, along with local news items, editorials, and stories . Fine on very well-preserved newsprint. Several binding marks affect nothing and lose no paper in the margin . . . 4.95 Please enter your order quantity here: 

N3-126. [World War I]. THE NEW YORK TIMES MID-WEEK PICTORIAL, typical issue dated 1915 - 1918. This weekly tabloid illustrated newspaper was printed by the advanced new technology of "rotogravure", which allowed reproduction of finely detailed photographs and illustrations. The bloody war in Europe is its only content, this special edition having been founded for just that purpose (though it proved so popular that it was continued well into the Twenties). 16pp tabloid; lovely condition . . . . 6.95 Please enter your order quantity here: 

N3-129. THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, typical issue dated 1916 - 1918. [Complete issue of 8 - 16 pages, folio size, published at Boston, Mass.] These issues have good Page One reporting of the Great War presented accurately and impartially in the kind of in-depth, thinking person's coverage that was for so long a Monitor hallmark. . Fine . . . 5.95 Please enter your order quantity here: 

N3-136. [Colorado]. THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN HERALD, typical issue dated 1916. [Denver]. Attractive illustrated weekly, on glossy paper, with a nice cover illustration; inside, news, tales of the old Wild West, European war news, etc. 8pp tabloid; fine . . . . 4.95 Please enter your order quantity here: 

N3-139. THE DAILY PICAYUNE, typical issue dated 1919 - 1924. [Complete issue of 12 - 24 pages, folio size, published at New Orleans] Uncommon newspaper from the Deep South mirrors its times and regional attitudes very well. Full news and features Quite uncommon to find at all, let alone so well-preserved . Fine . . . 7.50 Please enter your order quantity here: 

N3-140. THE NEW LEXINGTON HERALD, typical issue dated 1919. [Complete issue of 8 pages, folio size, published at New Lexington, Ohio] Local news dominates this fine postwar newspaper, a good representative of its genre. A good deal of illustration, plus columns of news of the larger world as the nation assesses its involvement in "the Great War" . Fine on very well-preserved newsprint . . . 4.50 Please enter your order quantity here: 

N3-142. THE STEAMBOAT PILOT, typical issue dated 1921 - 1924. [Complete issue of 6 pages, folio size, published at Steamboat Springs, Colorado] An extremely well preserved newspaper filled with the doings of Rhett County together with much notice of the goings on of the larger world in this exciting era. Enjoyable specimen of western journalism. Spinecut VF . . . 4.95 Please enter your order quantity here: 

N-144. THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, typical issue dated 1921 - 1927. [Complete issue of 8 - 16 pages, folio size, published at Atlanta, Georgia] A fine southern newspaper with full local and national news coverage, lots of big headlines and photos, plus ads and features of the era. Uncommon. Fine . . . 6.95 Please enter your order quantity here: 

N3-145. [Roaring Twenties]. THE OHIO STATE JOURNAL, issue dated 1925 - 1929. [Columbus, Ohio; 18pp folio]. This fine Midwestern daily comes from the final years of the Roaring Twenties", a wild time abruptly stilled by the economic collapse of '29. These issues feature full news coverage and commentary, sports, politics and general interest feature pages, and a full page of classic early comics. Top condition, exceptionally well-preserved . VF . . . 6.50 Please enter your order quantity here: 

N3-155. [Depression]. THE LANCASTER DAILY EAGLE, issue dated 1929 - 1934. [Lancaster, Ohio; 12- 20pp folio]. Fine sophisticated newspaper whose headlines and stories tell of a nation gripped in the worst economic reversal of the century. Full national and worldwide news coverage and commentary, sports, politics and general interest feature pages, and a full page of comics. Exceptionally clean and well-preserved. VF . . . 5.75 Please enter your order quantity here: 

N3-164. [World War II]. THE NEW YORK TIMES, typical issue dated 1942 - 1944.The classic American "newspaper of record" reporting the events of mankind's bloodiest war. in very choice VF condition, these papers are complete for the news sections, including of course the frontpage and first section, but were bound without the classified ad pages. They range from 12 - 24pp folio and are filled with great reading matter and ads of this era . . . . 4.50 Please enter your order quantity here: 

A Very Scare Territorial Newspaper!
N3-169. THE HONOLULU STAR-BULLETIN, typical issue dated 1940 - 1944. [Complete issue of 12 - 20 pages, folio size, published at Honolulu, Hawaii] this nice Hawaiian Territorial Newspaper is packed with war news, with huge black headlines, frontpage photos, etc. There is much more news within, along with local and national items, lots of big illustrated ads, a comics page, editorials, etc. The paper is quite hard to find and is doubly desirable for its big World War II headlines and its status as a territorial imprint. Nice fine condition, from a volume; slight disbinding roughness does not detract . . . 9.95 Please enter your order quantity here: 

N3-174. [GI W.W.II Newspaper]. STARS AND STRIPES, typical issue dated 1945. [Rome, Italy; 8pp tabloid folio]. The Mediterranean edition of the great soldiers' newspaper by, for, and about U.S. servicemen fighting in Europe. We offer top condition issues dated January to April, 1945. As you might expect it is packed with war news, which is especially interesting in these last few months before Germany's defeat. Much also on the Pacific war, fine comics and cartoons, home sports news, etc. Choice VF, carefully removed from a volume thus spared the ravages of time . . . 4.95 Please enter your order quantity here: 

"Should any political party attempt to abolish social security, unemployment insurance, and eliminate labor laws and farm programs, you would not hear of that party again in our political history. There is a tiny splinter group, of course, that believes that you can do these things. Among them are a few Texas oil millionaires, and an occasional politician or businessman from other areas. Their number is negligible and they are stupid."- President Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1952

N3-193. [Korean War]. THE DAILY JOURNAL GAZETTE, typical issue dated 1951 - 1953. [Complete issue of 8 - 16 pages, folio size, published at Mattoon, Illinois.] AP coverage of the Korean conflict is supplied in words and pictures in this excellent newspaper. Plenty of other news and features, plus sports and comics, a glimpse into what may be remembered as the "Golden Age" of American culture. Nice VF . . . 4.95 Please enter your order quantity here: 

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