Historic Newspapers: The 20th Century
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, March 14, 1968
* Tiny Tim - Herbert Butros Khaury
* American musician - guitarist - singer
* Debut album release "God Bless Tiny Tim"
* "Tiptoe Through the Tulips" song fame
* Jimi Hendrix Experience at Symphony Hall
* THE DOORS Fillmore East concerts ad
Page 37 has a 10 x 5 inch advertisement for the release of Tiny Tim's debut album "God Bless Tiny Tim" (see images) This album wasn't actually released until the following month of April.
On…
(Added to the August, 2026 catalog [#369] after its initial release - only available on-line.)
THE DENVER POST, Denver, Colorado, January 26, 1998
Note: The Denver Post printed two versions for this date. This is the edition which shows John Elway holding the Vince Lombardi Trophy up in victory.
* Denver Broncos win Super Bowl XXXII
* John Elway & Terrell Davis
* vs. Green Bay Packers
The front page has a nice banner headline in orange: "SUPERB!" with subhead and the photo. Nice for display. Much more on the following pages, loads of text and more photos.
Complete with all sections…
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 6, 1977 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section) This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf) featuring a collectible print advertisement for a upcoming live performance by "THE GRATEFUL DEAD" at UCSB Robertson Gymnasium on one of the four pages.
In addition to the feature concert ad, which captures the era's unique promotional graphic design and typography, the surrounding pages provide a fascinating…
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 6, 1977 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section) This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf) featuring a collectible print advertisement for a upcoming live performance by "MAC DAVID w/ DOLLY PARTON" at the Anaheim Convention Center on one of the four pages.
In addition to the feature concert ad, which captures the era's unique promotional graphic design and typography, the surrounding pages provide…
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 6, 1977 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section) featuring a collectible print advertisement for the recent release of Pink Floyd's "ANIMALS" album on one of the four pages.
In addition to the feature album ad, which captures the era's unique promotional graphic design and typography, the surrounding pages provide a fascinating cultural snapshot of late 20th-century entertainment. Printed on authentic aged newsprint with genuine vintage toning,…
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 6, 1977 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section) This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day release of "FUN WITH DICK & JANE" starring George Segal & Jane Fonda on one of the pages. (see images).
In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct…
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 6, 1977 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section) This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day release of "THE SENTINEL" on one of the pages. (see images).
In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct theatrical promotional graphics and classic key…
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 6, 1977 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section) This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day release of "THE CASSANDRA CROSSING" on one of the pages. (see images).
In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct theatrical promotional graphics and…
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 1, 1977 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section) This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf) featuring a collectible print advertisement for a upcoming live performance by "ALICE COOPER" at Anaheim Stadium on one of the four pages.
In addition to the feature concert ad, which captures the era's unique promotional graphic design and typography, the surrounding pages provide a fascinating cultural…
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 1, 1977 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section) featuring a collectible print advertisement for a upcoming live performances by the ICE CAPADES" starring Dorothy Hamill at the Los Angeles Sports Arena on one of the four pages. In addition, the surrounding pages provide a fascinating cultural snapshot of late 20th-century entertainment. Printed on authentic aged newsprint with genuine vintage toning, this original leaf is not a modern reprint,…
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 3, 1977
* Radiographer Paul Bateson arrest w/ photos
* "Bag murders" Manhattan's leather subculture
Background: Addison Verrill, a respected film journalist for Variety, was brutally murdered in his Greenwich
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 10, 1963
* Early Bob Dylan concert advertisement
* Carnegie Hall - New York City
* "Live at Carnegie Hall 1963" album fame
Page 14 has a small but early advertisement for Bob Dylan's concert at Carnegie Hall in Manhattan. This ad measures 2 x 2 inches. (see image) This concert was recorded for the 2005 album released by Columbia Records.
Background: On October 26, 1963, Bob Dylan took the stage at Carnegie Hall in New York City for a…
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, March 28, 1963
* Early Bob Dylan concert advertisement
* The Town Hall - New York City
* First major solo concert appearance
Page 15 has a small but early advertisement for Bob Dylan's concert at The Town Hall in New York City. (see image) This was considered Dylan's 1st major solo concert performance and was used as one of his live recordings.
Background: The April 12, 1963, performance at New York City’s Town Hall served as Bob Dylan’s…
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, March 29, 1983
* "The Outsiders" film advertisement
* Grand opening day movie premiere
* Coming-of-age- crime drama movie
* Francis Ford Coppola - Rob Lowe
* Tom Cruise - Matt Dillon & more
Page 44 has a 581/2 x 6 1/4 inch (not counting the locations underneath) advertisement for the opening day of the film "The Outsiders" (see images) The film is noted for its cast of up-and-coming movie stars.
Background:The Outsiders (1983), directed…
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, July 20, 1972
* Black Sabbath - English heavy metal rock band
* Nassau Coliseum concert advertisement
* Singer Ozzy Osbourne - Tony Iommi w/ photo
* The J.Geils Band and Blue Oyster Cult
Page 37 has a 9 x 4 inch advertisement for "BLACK SABBATH" concert at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. (see images)
Background:On July 27, 1972, Black Sabbath played a powerful show at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York, during their tour…
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 14, 1976 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section) This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day release of "CARRIE" starring sissy Spacek on one of the pages. (see images).
In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct theatrical promotional graphics…
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 8, 1983 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section) This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf) featuring a collectible print advertisement for a upcoming live performance by "US FESTIVAL" at Glen Helen Regional Park on one of the four pages.
In addition to the feature concert ad, which captures the era's unique promotional graphic design and typography, the surrounding pages provide a fascinating…
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 17, 1977 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section) This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf) featuring a collectible print advertisement for a upcoming live performances by "LYNYRD SKYNYRD" & "TED NUGENT" at Anaheim Stadium on one of the four pages.
This was Lynyrd Skynyrd's last live, filmed performance prior to the airplane crash.
In addition to the feature concert ad, which captures the era's unique…
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 6, 1980 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section) This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf) featuring a collectible print advertisement for a upcoming live performance by "HEART" at the L.A. Forum on one of the four pages.
In addition to the feature concert ad, which captures the era's unique promotional graphic design and typography, the surrounding pages provide a fascinating cultural snapshot of…
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 8, 1983 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section) This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf) featuring a collectible print advertisement for a upcoming live performance by "L.A. FORUM" at the L.A. Forum on one of the four pages.
In addition to the feature concert ad, which captures the era's unique promotional graphic design and typography, the surrounding pages provide a fascinating cultural snapshot…
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 3, 1978 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section) This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day premiere of "THE DEER HUNTER" starring Robert DeNiro on one of the pages. (see images).
In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct theatrical…
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 27, 1980 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section) This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day release of "AMERICAN GIGOLO" starring Richard Gere on one of the pages. (see images).
In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct theatrical promotional…
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 27, 1980 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section) This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day release of THE FOG by John Carpenter one of the pages. (see images).
In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct theatrical promotional graphics and…
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 27, 1980 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section) This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day release of "FATSO" starring Dom Deluise on one of the pages. (see images).
In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct theatrical promotional graphics…
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 22, 1981 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section) This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day release of "ROAD GAMES" on one of the pages. (see images).
In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct theatrical promotional graphics and classic key…
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 22, 1981 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section) This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf)—serving as a rare piece of music history ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement for a upcoming live stage performance of "THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW" at the Aquarius Theatre.
In addition to the feature performance ad, which captures the era's unique promotional graphic design and…
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 22, 1981 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section) This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf) featuring a collectible print advertisement for a upcoming live performance by "SANTANA" at the Anaheim Convention Center Arena on one of the four pages.
In addition to the feature concert ad, which captures the era's unique promotional graphic design and typography, the surrounding pages provide a…
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 27, 1980 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section) This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf) featuring a collectible print advertisement for a upcoming live performances by "PINK FLOYD" at the L.A. Forum on one of the four pages.
In addition to the feature concert ad, which captures the era's unique promotional graphic design and typography, the surrounding pages provide a fascinating cultural…
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 3, 978 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section) This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf) featuring a collectible print advertisement for upcoming live performances by "QUEEN" & "HEART" at the L.A. Forum on one of the four pages.
In addition to the feature concert ad, which captures the era's unique promotional graphic design and typography, the surrounding pages provide a fascinating cultural…
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 9, 1979 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section) This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf) featuring a collectible print advertisement for a Christmas time record store with a focus on Michael Jackson's newest album "Off the Wall" and a upcoming performance with his brothers at The Forum.
In addition to the feature concert ad, which captures the era's unique promotional graphic design and typography,…
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 9, 1979 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section) This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day release of "THE BLACK HOLE" on one of the pages. (see images).
In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct theatrical promotional graphics and classic…
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 9, 1979 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section) This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day release of "THE JERK" starring Steve Martin on one of the pages. (see images).
In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct theatrical promotional…
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 9, 1979 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section) This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf) featuring a collectible print advertisement for a upcoming live performance by "FOREIGNER" at the L.A. Forum on one of the four pages.
In addition to the feature concert ad, which captures the era's unique promotional graphic design and typography, the surrounding pages provide a fascinating cultural snapshot…
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 9, 1979 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section) This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf) featuring a collectible print advertisement for a upcoming live performance by "STYX" at the L.A. Forum on one of the four pages.
In addition to the feature concert ad, which captures the era's unique promotional graphic design and typography, the surrounding pages provide a fascinating cultural snapshot of…
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 9, 1979 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section) This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf) featuring a collectible print advertisement for a upcoming live performance by "TOM PETTY" at the L.A. Forum on one of the four pages.
In addition to the feature concert ad, which captures the era's unique promotional graphic design and typography, the surrounding pages provide a fascinating cultural snapshot…
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 4, 1979
* "The Who" concert disaster
* English rock band - musicians
* Riverfront Stadium - Cincinnati
* Concert-goers crowd stampede
Page 2 has a nice four column photo of the rock band members of "The Who" with heading: "'The Who Devastated by Deaths of 11" with lead-in: "told Of Tragedy After Show" (see images)
Complete 1st section only with all 24 pages, very nice condition.
Background: The 1979 The Who concert disaster occurred on December 3 at Riverfront Coliseum in…
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 7, 1979
* Iran hostage crisis - Iranian Revolution
* Embassy of the United States, Tehran
* 1st Supreme leader Ruhollah Khomeini
The front page has a banner headline: "More Hostages May Be Freed" with subhead and related photo. (see images) Nice for display.
Complete 1st section only with all 28 pages, nice condition.
Background: By December 1979, the Iran hostage crisis had entered its second month, rapidly escalating from a revolutionary embassy takeover into an…
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Aug. 19, 1960
* The Time Machine opening day advertisement
* American Science fiction - Sci-fi film
* Australian actor Rod Taylor movie
Page 30 has a 9 by 5 1/4 inch advertisement for the opening day premiere of "The Time Machine" in Detroit, Michigan. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
Complete with 48 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally nice.
Background: The 1960…
DAILY WORLD, New York, May 16, 1969
* Anti-Vietnam War protest and crisis
* University of California, Berkeley students
* "People's Park Riots" & military occupation
This publication, The World, represents the official voice and ideological "mouthpiece" of the Communist Party USA (CPUSA) during one of the most volatile periods of the Cold War.
The front page has a nice banner headline: "SHOTGUNS, TEARGAS FELL 128 STUDENTS" with related photo. (see images)
This publication was largely distributed
DAILY WORLD, New York, July 16, 1969
* Apollo 11 spaceflight takeoff - crew photo
* Neil Armstrong - Buzz Aldrin - Michael Collins
This publication, The World, represents the official voice and ideological "mouthpiece" of the Communist Party USA (CPUSA) during one of the most volatile periods of the Cold War.
The front page has a nice photo of the crew for the Apollo 11 Moon mission with heading: "Moon roundtrip timetable" (see images) And page 3 has a detailed description of the upcoming stages
THE PRATT DAILY TRIBUNE, Kansas, December 27, 1960
* Philadelphia Eagles win vs. Green Bay Packers
* NFL football championship title game
The top of page 5 has a four column heading: "Eagles Lose Coach and Star" with lead-in: "Championship Win, But" (see image)
Complete with 8 pages, a few small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.
Background: The 1960 NFL Championship Game, played on Monday, December 26, at Franklin Field in Philadelphia, stands as a landmark clash in football history.…
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 12, 1942
* Battle Of Midway - Carriers
* United States Navy vs. Imperial Japanese Navy
* The sea battle that changed the course of WWII
The front page has a banner headline: "ARMY FLIERS BLASTED TWO FLEETS OFF MIDWAY" with subheads. (see images) More reporting inside. Coverage on the recent victory at the Battle of Midway.
Complete with 38 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
Background: On June 11, 1942, just five days after the decisive Battle of Midway ended, U.S. Navy…
PATTERSON EVENING NEWS, New Jersey, March 20, 1899
* Martha Place dies in electric chair
* First Woman executed this way
* Early, same day report - Sing Sing Prison
The Paterson Evening News was a prominent, independent daily newspaper published in Paterson, New Jersey, throughout the turn of the 20th century. Editions from 1899 chronicled the daily civic events, politics, and rapid industrial growth of the "Silk City" during a dynamic era of local history.
The top of the front page has a one…
Sunday CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, Aug. 18, 1991
* African American artist David Hammons
Often revered as the undisputed "bible" of Hollywood, the Sunday Calendar section occupied a rare space in journalism where a single publication could simultaneously dictate global entertainment trends and govern the inner workings of show business. Today, physical copies are an absolute rarity, largely because they were printed on standard, ephemeral newsprint designed to be devoured and…
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, June 13, 1964
* Sister Lakes, Michigan
* The Dewey Lake Monster
* Bigfoot - Sasquatch - Cryptid
* "Monster Town, U.S.A."
The front page has a banner heading: "''Beast Town' Booms: Get Your Monster Kit (7.95)" (see images)
Complete with all 30+ pages, light toning at the margins, tiny binding holes along the spine, generally in nice condition.
Background: The June 1964 flap surrounding the Sister Lakes (or Dewey Lake) Monster represents a fascinating moment in mid-century…
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 7, 1985
* Richard Ramirez murders - killings
* The "Night Stalker" valley intruder
* re. arraignment - best title to be had
This issue has reporting on the "Night Stalker" murder case of Richard Ramirez with a front page of section II heading: "Ramirez Defense: Publicity Effect Cited" Ramirez was captured just 7 days prior. Great to have this report in a Los Angeles newspaper, the city which he terrorized for over a year.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item…
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, May 12 & 19 , 1981
* The week Madonna Louise Ciccone became "MADONNA"
* Extremely early Madonna events in social media
* Pre-solo & SOLO START performance advertisements
* Her band "Emmy & The Emmys" (guitarist & vocals)
* First "Madonna" printed in a publication ?
* Singer - songwriter - actress & more
* "Emmy" was a nickname given to her in NYC
Page 123 of the May 12th issue has an advertisement for upcoming performances at the Max's…
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 15, 1979
* Sir Anthony Blunt loses knighthood
* Queen Elizabeth's aide is Soviet spy
The front page has a banner headline: "Queen's Aide a Russ Spy" with lead-in: "STRIPPED OF KNIGHTHOOD" with subhead and photo. (see images)
Complete 1st section only with all 24 pages, nice condition.
Background: The most notable content surrounding Anthony Blunt’s public downfall and the stripping of his knighthood centers on Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher’s shocking 1979 reveal that the…
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 14, 1979
* Jimmy Carter's executive order 12170
* Freezes Iranian government assets - $$
* re. U.S. Embassy American hostages crisis
The front page has a banner headline: "U.S. Freezes Iran Assets" with lead-in: "BILLIONS IN BANKS" with subhead and related photo. (see images)
Complete 1st section only with 28 pages, nice condition.
Background: On November 14, 1979, President Jimmy Carter issued Executive Order 12170, freezing approximately $12 billion in official Iranian…
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 15, 1969
* Woodstock music festival
* Arriving at Bethel, New York
* Prime of the hippie generation
* Sex, Drugs and rock & roll
If there were a collection of newspapers which defined the counterculture movement of the 1960's, this issue must be among them. The Woodstock Music Festival, late summer of 1969, brought the turbulent decade of the '60's to a close. Rolling Stone magazine listed it as one of the 50 moments that changed the history of rock & roll. The festival…
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