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Do Old and Antique Newspapers Have Any Collectible Value?

October 25, 2013 by  
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It is not often I travel to Yahoo for answers to some of the more meaningful questions of life: Where did we come from? What is the purpose of Life? Do old newspapers have value? However, I recently came upon a post on Yahoo Voices which did a decent job of handling this last question.  It begins:

You’ve Happened Upon a Stack of Old Newspapers…Some Have Historic Headlines! Are They Worth Anything?

Let face it, old newspapers don’t get much respect. In today’s world, they’re generally seen as material for the recycler. And years ago, many libraries simply tossed them out after converting them to micro or digital files. But do old or antique newspapers have any collectible value? The answer is a definite…maybe!

Newspapers have been around almost as long as the Gutenberg Press. And in general they’ve been seen as expendable–meant to be read a time or two and then thrown away, or used for fish wrap or some other convenient purpose. But newspapers also have tremendous historic value… (read more)

 (Unfortunately, the Yahoo article has since expired. If anyone has discovered great articles regarding the value of newspapers, please let us know and we’ll consider adding it. In the meantime, feel free to use the www.RareNewspapers.com website for comparables.)

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808 Responses to “Do Old and Antique Newspapers Have Any Collectible Value?”

  1. GuyHeilenman on June 1st, 2015 10:13 am

    We only deal with newspapers, and those we know who are knowledgeable with magazines specialize in pre-1950 magazines. Sorry.

  2. priscella on June 3rd, 2015 4:18 pm

    I have 3 1969 news paper all say orange country adition & the news paper is to when Armstrong and his crew went to the moon and back…..one of them say WALK ON MOON …another says MAN ON MOON! & SAFE AT HOME! I was wondering if these three newspapers have any value to them?

  3. Ryan on June 3rd, 2015 4:44 pm

    I have a plethora of historical newspapers (entire newspapers) dating back to around 1915 till now. Pretty much every major event between those dates I have a full paper of. Also, I have many, many historical magazines same dates. Let me know if you’re interested…
    Thanks,
    Ryan Love

  4. GuyHeilenman on June 4th, 2015 8:02 am

    Hello Priscella, Please send a note to timothy@rarenewspapers.com. He’ll provide you with some feedback.

  5. GuyHeilenman on June 4th, 2015 8:04 am

    Hello Ryan – We may have interest. Please send a note to timothy@rarenewspapers.com which briefly mentions what you have. He will respond within less than 24 hours.

  6. Dave on June 8th, 2015 12:36 pm

    Hi I have some old newspapers, the graphic wedding number, the sphere1913,the illustrated London news any idea on value of wedding one?

  7. Sabrina on June 9th, 2015 2:45 pm

    I have a section of a “San Fransisco News” paper dated March 18, 1943. Not sure if there’s any value there?

  8. ragav on June 11th, 2015 2:59 am

    Hi. I have some 50 yrs old newspapers. Im from india. The old newspapers that i have is of tamil language about deaths and assasin of leaders. Do u buy those?

  9. GuyHeilenman on June 12th, 2015 6:39 am

    Unfortunately we do not. Thanks for checking with us.

  10. GuyHeilenman on June 12th, 2015 6:41 am

    Hello Sabrina – Without having it in hand there is no way to know for certain, but unless the full issue itself is of significant value, sections rarely have value. Checking your date, this does not appear to be the case. Sorry.

  11. GuyHeilenman on June 12th, 2015 6:47 am

    We would need to know the exact date and a statement regarding completeness and condition. A picture or two would also help. Feel free to respond with this information to Guy at guy@rarenewspapers.com.

  12. Mary Mlynarski on June 13th, 2015 3:05 am

    Hi I’m looking for a newspaper from the Baltimore news-post on February 26th1943. I am trying to locate a copy because my grandfather is pictured in that paper after he came back from the war. Can anyone help me find a copy?

  13. joseph Paul jones on June 14th, 2015 1:05 pm

    I have a 1927 newspaper I want to no the value of it

  14. toni dusina on June 14th, 2015 2:18 pm

    I have complete newspapers from Tulsa World on 911 for 30 days coverage. All papers are complete and not torn. Someone donated them to our church garage sale. Not sure how to find someone interested in them.
    kountrykrafts@msn.com

  15. GuyHeilenman on June 15th, 2015 7:02 am

    Hello Toni,

    This is a tough one. Right now, too many people have these to make them worth anything. They are simply too common. Sorry.

  16. GuyHeilenman on June 15th, 2015 7:03 am

    Please send the exact title and date to guy@rarenewspapers.com. Thanks.

  17. Joe Joiner on June 17th, 2015 2:30 pm

    I have a complete newspaper from the Centralia Sentinel. Its dated Oct. 20, 1945. Cover page read Authentic Illustrated History Of World war 2 (in roman numerals). In good condition considering how old it is. Centralia Sentinel is from a small town Centralia in Southern Illinois, can anybody help me with info on this, and what if anything it may be worth?

  18. Kathleen on June 18th, 2015 10:39 am

    I have several “pivotal events in history,” Sacramento Bee newspapers. All of them all fully intact. Some of the few headlines, President Reagan dying, the turning of the century, when we officially went to war in Iraq, to name a few. Are they worth any money?

  19. Diovanny Duran on June 19th, 2015 4:02 pm

    I have a complete issue from janurary 2nd 1947 LA times in decent condition, it was the first edition of the year. Also wondering if it has any value. Has Hitler article in it

  20. Ron Nelson on June 20th, 2015 2:31 pm

    I found a few pages from an old newspaper in my basement. It is dated April 10,1968. There is an article on MLK’s death and a pic of the funeral procession. Wondering if it is worth anything. It is yellowed and frayed, but still readable. It also has ads with appropriate price for the day including an automobile. About 4 pages total, some torn a bit. Please advise. Thanks.

  21. Artie Whetsel on June 21st, 2015 1:58 pm

    I have an old newspaper in good shape from 1968 it is Hawaii Monarchy and Territoral News vol.1 number 4. Is it worth something? Thanks

  22. GuyHeilenman on June 22nd, 2015 8:45 am

    Hello Artie – Please send details to timothy@rarenewspapers.com.

  23. GuyHeilenman on June 22nd, 2015 8:47 am

    Feel free to send pics to guy@rarenewspapers.com, but with a few exceptions, incomplete issues do not typically have much value.

  24. GuyHeilenman on June 22nd, 2015 8:48 am

    Hard to say without having it in hand, but I would be surprised if it did based upon our data base of key content issues.

  25. GuyHeilenman on June 22nd, 2015 8:49 am

    Feel free to send details to timothy@rarenewspapers.com.

  26. GuyHeilenman on June 22nd, 2015 8:49 am

    Feel free to send pics and more details to guy@rarenewspapers.com

  27. arlos on June 26th, 2015 9:50 pm

    I have a news paper LA times from 1962 and 1968 and I want to know how much is worth

  28. GuyHeilenman on June 29th, 2015 8:20 am

    Please send details (exact date, completeness, condition) to timothy@rarenewspapers.com

  29. Nikki on June 30th, 2015 2:46 pm

    I have a whole newspaper it was the first of the new millennium the year 2000 .. I realize it’s only 15 years old but still.. I wonder if it’s worth anything or will be one day. I also have a series of newspapers from Dale Earnhardt ‘s home town covering his death there are 6 of them in order by dates and every one is in perfect condition.. i figured one day it might have been worth something to a sports fan.. like sports memorabilia

  30. GuyHeilenman on July 1st, 2015 1:01 pm

    The Dale Earnhardt set is worth hanging onto for now. In time it may have value – although it is too soon to know how much. If Dale’s death reports begin to have value at some point, those from his hometown will certainly rise to the top of the (desired issue) list.

  31. jerry lucero on July 2nd, 2015 11:21 pm

    I have collection of 1918-1921 New York Times newspapers in mint condition what would the value of these be. these are mostly ww1 photos.

  32. TANYA on July 5th, 2015 8:54 pm

    i have a few old newspapers the name on the front is ORANGE JUDD FARMER the date on one is Saturday november 21 1861 vol. X number 21 Just want to see if they are worth anything or not another date is sept 24 1802 or 1882 not sure

  33. beth gipson on July 10th, 2015 4:33 pm

    I just sent a message thanks

  34. Jim Gelbmann on July 24th, 2015 5:10 pm

    I have a July 21, 1934 edition of the Cleveland Plain Dealer (U.S. Agents Kill Dillinger, and November 24th and 25th, 1963 editions of the Minneapolis Tribune (Kennedy Assassination aftermath), Any interest?

  35. Alex Whitaker on July 25th, 2015 11:13 pm

    I have found some newspapers from 1944-1945 and has the old wars and pinup girls just wondering if there worth anything

  36. Lee Bellerby on August 1st, 2015 12:27 pm

    Hi there,
    Iv found an old Edinburgh newspaper from may 13th 1943 called the evening dispatch.
    Could you please email me to discuss it.
    Regards
    Lee Bellerby

  37. Star on August 3rd, 2015 12:41 am

    Hello,
    I found an old scrapbook with newspaper clippings era 1943ish. Some are of Patton, Eisenhower, and a full page of Audey Murphy, age 20, in uniform. Another of the placing of the flag at Iwo Jima and also a picture with announcement of two of the soldiers, one getting married and the other his best man. Could any of this be of value?

    Thank you!

  38. Keith burnett on August 3rd, 2015 7:47 am

    Hi there
    I’ve found a paper dated Dec 6 1947
    Not at asks 8¢ fare auto taxes

  39. Keith burnett on August 3rd, 2015 7:49 am

    Louis beats Walcott champ down twice

  40. Victoria Ridley on August 5th, 2015 7:12 pm

    I have 3 stacks of newspapers, may-dec 1927, jan-dec 1929, and jan-dec 1935. they ar eall in near perfect shape from port credit ontario. I am looking to sell them but dont know an approximate value.

  41. Jerome Solomon on August 7th, 2015 4:44 pm

    Ive got 3 newspapers dated 1943, during the German war, would like to know if they have any value.

  42. Jerry on August 11th, 2015 11:42 am

    I gave a stack of old Atlanta journals that begin with the first chimp in space and go up through the moon landing. Was just wondering what they might be worth. They are wrapped in plastic.

  43. heather on August 18th, 2015 10:27 am

    i have a newspaper dated 3rd october 1798 and would like to know if its worth anything.

  44. heather on August 18th, 2015 10:29 am

    my newspaper date 3rd october 1798 i would like to know what its worth thank you

  45. Joan on August 23rd, 2015 8:50 pm

    1910 edition of the chicago tribune

  46. GuyHeilenman on September 3rd, 2015 9:28 am

    Most do not have value, but there may be a few worth keeping. If they are complete and in good condition, feel free to contact Tim Hughes at timothy@rarenewspapers.com

  47. GuyHeilenman on September 3rd, 2015 9:28 am

    Hello Tanya – Sorry for the delay. If you still have them, you may want to contact Tim Hughes at timothy@rarenewspapers.com.

  48. GuyHeilenman on September 3rd, 2015 9:42 am

    Hello Heather – There is no way to know without having it in hand, but all of ours from this date have sold for around $50.

  49. GuyHeilenman on September 3rd, 2015 9:45 am

    Hello Jerry – Your best option is to contact Tim Hughes at timothy@rarenewspapers.com.

  50. GuyHeilenman on September 3rd, 2015 9:47 am

    Hello Jerome – Unless they are the key events – V-J Day, V-E Day, D-Day, Pearly Harbor, Hitler dead, etc., they do not likely have much value.

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