How can I sell thousands of original old Boston Globes and some Heralds?

Question

I have years and years spanning from the 1930s to 1950s. The entire paper, not just covers. They've been wrapped in bundles of perhaps 30 days. Some issues are missing, but not many. I have no idea of the value or how to market them. Or to who, for that matter. I could sell them complete, or individually. Greater Boston area. Any ideas?
Thanks

Answer 1

Try a book dealer who deals in old books. They usually also deal in old newspapers and documents. The years you have are quite historic and the ones from the World War II period or leading up to it definitely have value. Do some checking around. Also check historical societies and large main branch libraries. I email the main library in New York City last year for some help on a medal I found and they got me the info from a 1893 New York newspaper they had. Hope this sets you in the right direction.

Answer 2

Advertise on Craigslist and also maybe call the Globe/Herald to see if they might want them. If they're fairly organized, you could sell individual ones (like if someone wanted one from the day they were born or married or something). Might fetch like $15 each that way and make more ultimately, as I doubt you'll sell thousands. even if they were .10 each, who is going to want thousands of old newspapers).