Early 1967 Jefferson Airplane gig ad...

THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York City, March 2, 1967



* Early Jefferson Airplane small venue advertisement

* First year of Grace Slick frontwoman singer

* Surrealistic Pillow was just released month prior

* "White Rabbit" and "Somebody to Love" fame

* Cafe au Go-Go rock band gig ad



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The Velvet Undereground & Nico in 1967...

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Feb. 16, 1967



* Andy Warhol's The Velvet Underground & Nico

* Before their first album was released (March 12)

* Electric Circus underground nightclub performance



Page 29 has a 5 1/2 x 4 1/2 inch advertisement for a "NICO" gig at the newly opened "Electric Circus" in Greenwich Village. (see image) I s... See More  

1967 death of Mississippi John Hurt...

THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Jan. 19, 1967



* Guitarist Mississippi John Hurt death editorial

* African American blues singer & songwriter



The top of page 7 has a heading: "Mississippi John Hurt: Death of a quiet Legend" (see images)

I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no reason to save it at the time.

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1966 Timothy Leary 3 psychedelic celebrations...

THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Sept. 15, 1966 



* Dr. Timothy Leary - American psychologist

* Three LSD psychedelic drugs celebrations

* Greenwich Village Theater advertisement

* Lysergic acid diethylamide - lysergide



A great issue of this famous counter-culture newspaper as page 21 features an advertisement for tickets to: "In Person, Dr. Timothy Leary, A Series Of Three Psychedel... See More  

Frank Sinatra - Mia Farrow wed...

THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, July 20, 1966



* Frank Sinatra and Mia Farrow married



This 8 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page:  "Sinatra, Mia Wed in Vegas" which tells of famous singer Frank Sinatra and actress Mia Farrow.



Other news of the day throughout including various advertisements. A few small binding holes along the spine but otherwise in go... See More  

Comedian Ed Wynn death...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, June 20, 1966



* Ed Wynn death

* Vaudeville era comedian



The front page is a two column heading: "Actor Ed Wynn Dies at Age 79" and photo of Wynn. (see) 1st report coverage on the death of American comedian and actor, Ed Wynn.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 30 pages, nice condition.... See More  

The 1965 Obie Awards: The Village Voice's own...

THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, May 27, 1965



* The Obie Awards

* Robert Duvall

* James Earl Jones



As most might be aware "The Village Voice" was an American news and culture paper, known for being the country's first alternative newsweekly. It introduced free-form, high-spirited, and passionate journalism into the public discourse a tradition it maintained throughout its 60+ yea... See More  

Exploding Plastic Inevitable in 1966... Andy Warhol...

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, March 31, 1966



* Andy Warhol's Exploding Plastic Inevitable

* The Velvet Underground and Nico inaugural show ad

* Electric Circus underground nightclub performance



Page 29 has a 9 1/2 x 7 inch advertisement for a first "Erupting Plastic Inevitable with Andy Warhol The Velvet Underground and Nice" performance opened... See More  

1966 Chuck Berry & The Byrds concert ads...

THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, March 24, 1966



* Chuck Berry "King of Rock and Roll"

* American singer, songwriter & guitarist

* Carnegie Hall concert advertisement

* The Byrds - rock band upcoming performances ad



Page 20 has a small advertisement for a "Chuck Berry & The Four Tops" concert at Carnegie Hall. Berry is known as the "Father of... See More  

Wilt Chamerlain NBA scoring record...

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, from Leominster, Massachusetts, dated February 15, 1966



* Wilt Chamberlain

* Philadelphia 76ers

* Bob Pettit

* NBA Basketball all-time scoring record made



This 10 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 5:



* 'Wilt' Proves His Point Shattering Pettit's Mark



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Terence Young, James Bond director...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan.16, 1966 (2nd section only)  On pg. 9 of this section is a 5 column headline: "Breaking Away From His Bondage to Bond". Terence Young, James Bond director, discusses his reasons for disliking Bond movies but also defends the movies against their harshest critics claim that, "... Bond is a fascist".  Additionally, pg. 1 of the section contains a... See More  

Sandy Koufax's perfect game...

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, September 10, 1965 



* Sandy Koufax perfect game 

* Los Angeles Dodgers 



This 12 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 3: "Koufax Adds Perfection To Long List Of Records"



Tells of Los Angeles Dodgers star pitcher Sandy Koufax's 1st and only perfect game pitched.



Other news of the day. Little spine wear, oth... See More  

Bob Dylan transitions from acoustic to electric: his Newport Folk Festival concert...

THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Aug. 5, 1965 



* Bob Dylan & his electric guitar controversy 

* Newport Folk Festival in Rhode Island



The top of page 6 has a heading: "Newport: It's All Right, Ma", a reference to Dylan's transition from folk to rock at the Newport Folk Festival. The writer editorializes on the transition, and noting that all will still be well w... See More  

Actress Linda Darnell critically burned... Opening of the Astrodome...

DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, April 10, 1965  The front page has a two column, three line headline "Linda Darnell Burned Critically In Rescue Effort". "Actress Linda Darnell suffered critical burns Friday in a heroic rescue attempt in a friend's flame-swept home. Burns of second and third degree covered 80 per cent of her body..." This includes a small photo of Darnell... See More  

Mia Farrow...

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS - PARADE, Detroit, Michigan, January 3, 1965  The front of this issue contains a photo of Mia Farrow which includes an accompanying article "TV's New Soap Opera Queen" with additional photos. Additional stories and advertisements are within.



This is complete in 16 pages with several small binding holes along the top edge, otherwise in very nice conditio... See More  

Mississippi civil rights arrests...

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, December 4, 1964



* Mississippi civil rights arrests

* James Chaney & more

* Philadelphia, Mississippi



This 8 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Federal Agents Hold 16 in Rights Slaying". Of course these arrests would never amount to anything as everyone was exonerated.



Other news of the day throug... See More  

Beatlemania in New York City...

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, August 29, 1964



* The Beatles in New York City

* Teenage girls photo



This 12 page newspaper has a two column photo at the bottom of the front page with caption: "Beatlemania" and brief text. See photos for details.



Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Some spine wear, otherwise in good condition.... See More  

Civil Rights Workers found dead ...

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1964 Malcolm X... Woody Allen...

THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, June 4, 1964



* Malcolm X editorial - Muslim human rights activist

* Greenwich Village cafes performance advertisements

* Early Woody Allen as a stand-up comedian advertisement



Page 3 has a editorial headed: "Whites Cheer Malcolm X For Blasts at Whites" coverage continues on another inside page. He would be assassinated less than a y... See More  

Academy Award winners 1964...

Sidney Poitier wins... 1st black male...

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Mass., April 14, 1964



* Sidney Poitier wins Best Actor Oscar

*1st African American male to win an Academy Award



Near the bottom front page is a two column heading: "Poitier, Neal, 'tom Jones' Receive Academy Awards" (see) Sidney Poitier, who came from very humble beginnings, was the 1st African American man to win an Academy Award. Quite historic.

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The Beatles arrive in America for 1st time...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., Feb. 8, 1964 



* The Beatles arrive in America

* Beatlemania begins in the U.S.

* Pan American Flight 101 lands

* British invasion (historic)



 The bottom of page 4 announces the arrival of the Beatles in America for the first time with a clever heading: "England Finally Revenged for 1776: The Beatles Land in New York", noting them as: "... See More  

Dallas newspaper on the shooting of Oswald...

THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Texas, November 25, 1963  Terrific and most unusual issue, as the entire front page--save for the banner headline: "Night Club Man Kills Oswald -- John F. Kennedy's Body Borne to Capitol" is taken up with a huge photo showing Jack Ruby thrusting his pistol forward in the direction of Oswald and others, a split second before Oswald was shot.

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Dallas newspaper on the shooting of Oswald...

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Two of the best Kennedy assassination issues to be had....

(2) Here is a terrific pair of issues Nov. 23 & 25, 1963) on the assassination of John F. Kennedy from the city where it happened. Both issues are THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS from Texas.



Note: While we do offer each of these issues as stand-alone items, purchasing them as a set will enable you to take advantage of a discounted price.



You get the November 23, 1963 edition with a first report ... See More  

One of the best Kennedy assassination newspapers to be had...

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