Historic Newspapers: New Additions

NEW YORK POST, Dec. 9, 1980

• John Lennon assassination
• "The Beatles" front man
• From the city of the murder
• Nice headline for display

Here is one of the more desirable newspapers on the death of John Lennon - it being from the city where he was shot and died.
The dramatic front page announces: "JOHN LENNON SHOT DEAD" with subhead and photo. Much more inside including a double page pictorial. Nice for display. See photos for details. 
To anyone who grew up in the 1960's the death of The Beatles' John

LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 21, 1995 (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 "BOYZ II MEN" at the Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre 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

THE WASHINGTON POST, D.C. June 1, 2005

• W. Mark Felt "Deep Throat" revealed
• Whistleblower on the Watergate Scandal

The front page has the headline that reads: "FBI's No. 2 Was 'Deep Throat'" and more with four related photos. (see images) Much more on the inside pages. Nice to have from the nation's capital.
Complete 1st section only with all 20 pages, nice condition.

Background: The May 31, 2005 revelation that 91-year-old former FBI Associate Director W. Mark Felt was "Deep Throat" stands as an

LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 19, 1995 (Calendar Section only)

• Best "Die Hard with a Vegrance" advertisement
• Opening day movie premiere double-page showing
• Actors Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson
• American action film with front-page review

A terrific issue published for the premiere showing of the motion picture hit "DIE HARD WITH A VENGEANCE" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime

REDONDO BREEZE, Redondo Beach, California, Oct. 5, 1917

• West Coast beach community
• Los Angeles County

An early newspaper from one of the more famous beach communities in Los Angeles County. The popular television series "Baywatch" was filmed in Redondo Beach. Only one institution has any notable holdings of this newspaper.
A combination of local & national news, offering a  flavor of Southern California beach life during the pre "Roaring '20's".
A complete 6 page issue, cleanly cut at the spine,

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Aug. 20, 1929

• Swiss aviators Transatlantic flight attempt
• "Golden Age" of aviation - airplanes

The front page has a nice banner headline: "PASS AZORES IN HOP FOR U. S." with subheads. (see images) Nice for display.
Complete with all 48 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.

Background: The August 1929 transatlantic attempt by Swiss aviators Oscar Kaeser (21) and Kurt Luescher (22) stands as an extraordinarily rare and tragic footnote in Golden Age aviation history,

This original vintage newspaper leaf from the Los Angeles Times Calendar section dated Dec. 3, 1978 consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf) featuring a collectible profile by Terry Atkinson on "QUEEN" with heading: "Queen: Her Majesty Stops Jivin" and photo of Mercury on one of the pages. (see images)

In addition to the feature concert ad, which captures the era's unique promotional graphic design and typography, the surrounding pages provide a fascinating

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 7, 1976

• Head coach Joe Paterno 100th victory
• Penn State Nittany Lions  - PSU
• NCAA college football

Page 8 of the sport's section has a one column heading: "N.C. State Beaten, 41-20, By Penn State" (see image) Unfortunately no mention in the report, this was in fact his 100th victory as head coach.
Nice to have from where Joe Paterno grew up (Brooklyn).
Complete 1st and sport's sections only with a total 102 pages, light toning along the central fold, nice condition.

NEW YORK HERALD, June 15, 1870

• Cincinnati Red (reds) Stockings
• 84 game baseball win streak ends
• Brooklyn Atlantics

Page 5 has small column heads regarding the defeat of the Cincinnati Red Stockings by the Brooklyn Atlantics, ending their phenomenal 84-game winning streak with: "The National Game" "The 'Red Stockings' Defeated by a Brooklyn Crowd" (see image) Great to have this report in a newspaper from where the event occurred. 
Complete with 12 p[ages, good condition.

Background: On June 14,

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 19, 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 upcoming live performances by "DOLLY PARTON" at the Universal Amphitheatre 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, March 23 1994

• Best "Above the Rim" film advertisement
• Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
• Rapper and actor Tupac Shakur - 2pac

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Above the Rim" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime publication.
The front page of section F has a brief review of the film.
And perhaps more significant is the page 3, 10 1/2 x 6

NEW YORK POST, May 18, 1998

• Davis Wells pitches a "Perfect Game"
• New York Yankees MLB baseball pitcher
• First Yankee since Don Larsen's famous one
• They unbelievably went to the same high school

This 92-page tabloid-sized newspaper has a full front page photo of Wells being carried off the field with a banner headline: "PERFECT!"Much, much more on the inside and back pages.
Great to have this report in a iconic New York City newspaper. Great condition.

Background: On May 17, 1998, David Wells etched

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 2, 1991

• Jeffrey Dahmer arrested
• Killer and sex offender
• Glenda Cleveland Ignored

The top of page 4 has a four column heading: "Milwaukee Officers Had Entered Dahmer's Apartment" with subhead. (see) Coverage on the recent arrest and realization of Jeffrey Dahmer's killings. I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
Complete 1st section only with 34 pages, nice condition.

Background: On August 1, 1991, national

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), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day release of  "GREASED LIGHTNING" starring Richard Pryor on one of the pages. (see images).

In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct theatrical

LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 14, 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 MANITOU" starring Tony Curtis 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, May 14, 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 re- release of  "CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND" 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, Aug. 6, 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) featuring a collectible print advertisement for upcoming live performances by "DIANA ROSS" at Universal Amphitheatre 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

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Aug. 28, 1926

• Aviator John A. Rodgers killed
• United States Navy officer
• Delaware River airplane crash

The front page has a nice banner headline for display: "RODGERS, HERO OF AIR, KILLED" with subheads. Photo of Rodgers on page 2. (see images) 
Complete with 26 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally good.

Background: This rare August 28, 1926 issue of the Chicago Daily Tribune is an exceptionally desirable historic collectible, featuring a

CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE (section 2 (sports) only), Aug. 29, 1926

• Walter Hagen wins Western Open
• Professional golf tournament record

The front page of this section has a nice banner headline for display: "HAGEN'S RECORD GOLF WINS WESTERN" with subheads and small photo of Hagen.
Complete section 2 only with 10 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, more so along the spine on the back pages (unrelated), generally good.

Background: The 1926 Western Open stands out as a historic

THE DETROIT NEWS, Aug. 22, 1926

• Aviator Walter Beech wins
• Ford Reliability Tour victory
• Airplanes - aerial tour - Travel Air

The front page has a one column heading: "BEECH WINS FORD AIR TOUR" with subhead and photo of Beech. (see images) Nice to have from the city where this event took place. 
Complete 1st section with 18 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally good.

Background: This August 22, 1926 issue of The Detroit News represents a highly desirable piece of aviation

CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE (1st section only), Aug. 22, 1926

• Silent film star Rudolph Valentino
• Latin Lover - "The Sheik" actor
• He would die the very next day

The front page has a great banner headline for display: "VALENTINO HAS A RELAPSE" and subhead. (see images) 
Complete 1st section only with 14 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally good.

Note: This issue comes with a acid-free folder (gratis) for protection and display.

Background: The August 22, 1926, edition of the

CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE (sport's section only), Aug. 22, 1926

• Pitcher Ted Lyons' no-hitter
• Chicago White Sox vs. Red Sox
• Best publication to be had (rare)

The top of the front page of this section has a great banner headline: "LYONS HURLS NO HIT, NO RUN VICTORY" with subheads, box scores and photo of Lyons. (see images) Terrific for display and great to have in this Chicago publication. Extremely rare as such.
Complete sport's section only with all 10 pages, light toning and a little wear at the

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Aug. 30, 1926

• Chicago gangland wars - bootlegging
• Francesco "Frank" Cappello assassination
• A one-way Chicago execution automobile ride

The front page has a nice banner headline: "KILL GUNMAN OF 'CAVALIER'" with subhead: "Sixth Death Marked Man Taken on Ride. (see images) Nice for display. 
When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activities born out of the Prohibition and Great Depression eras, no city is more in the forefront of our minds than Chicago

WILLIAMSPORT SUN-GAZETTE, A Special Afternoon Edition, Penn., September 11, 2001

• 9/11 Terrorists attack
• World Trade Center

Because most newspapers today are morning papers, most reported the tragedy of September 11 in their Sept. 12 issue. But some printed an "Extra" edition later the same day, such as this newspaper.
The banner headline reads: "Attacked" with: "Thousands Could be Dead" and more with 3 related photos. Nice for display. Every page in this special edition publication is related to

THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS, 8-Page Edition: Attack on America, EXTRA, September 11, 2001

• 9/11 Terrorists attack
• World Trade Center

Because most newspapers today are morning papers, most reported the tragedy of September 11 in their Sept. 12 issue. But some printed an "Extra" edition later the same day, such as this newspaper.
The banner headline reads: "Day of Terror" with subheads and 3 related photos. Nice for display. Every page in this special edition publication is related to this infamous

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 19, 1979

• The Arba'een demonstration march in Iran
• Prelude to the 1st Islamic State w/ Khomeini

The front page has a banner headline announcing: "Millions on March in Iran" with subhead and related photo. (see images) Nice for display.
Complete 1st section only with all 32 pages, nice condition.

Background: The shift initiated by the January 19 Arba'een demonstration stands out as a rare, historical paradigm shift because it caused the complete, almost instantaneous

LOS ANGELS TIMES (Calendar section only), August 11, 1985

• Madonna lookalike fools fans on Sunset Strip
• Singer - songwriter - actress & more
• "Queen of Pop" solo career in it's infancy

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

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 22, 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 upcoming live concert performances by "BLUE OYSTER CULT" at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion 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, July 3, 1982

• "Lawn Chair Larry" Walters folklore flight
• Patio chair w/ weather balloons - 16,000 feet

The front page has a two column heading: "Seat-of-the-Pants Pilot Goes Aloft in Lawn Chair" with lead-in: "Balloons Take Him to 16,000 Feet" and photo. First report coverage continues on page 26 with another related photo. (see images) 
complete 1st section only with all 28 pages, nice condition.

Background: Larry Walters’ 1982 flight remains one of aviation history’s most

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Jan. 14, 1871

• Joseph Rainey sworn in w/ illustration
• 1st African American to serve in U.S. Congress

Inside has a nice print captioned: "Hon. J. H. Rainey, The First Colored American Representative--from a Photograph by Brady". There is a related article: "The Hon. Joseph H. Rainey" which notes in part: "...who was sworn into the U.S. House of Representatives on the 12th of December, is the first colored man that has ever attained to a seat in this

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, May 8, 1978  The front page has a heading: "SKULL MURPHY The Gay Double Agent" with photo. This is an editorial that continues in multiple inside pages.
Note: Edward "The Skull" Murphy was a complex figure tied to the Stonewall Inn, a Mafia-run gay bar in New York City, where he worked as a bouncer and doorman during the historic 1969 riots. His nickname "The Skull" came from his shaved head, adopted during his earlier career as a

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 20, 1873

• Winslow Homer's most famous print
• "SNAP-THE-WHIP" - great for framing

Certainly, the prime feature of this issue is the much-desired Winslow Homer doublepage centerfold: "Snap the Whip". As the photos show, this print is in very nice condition.
Front page features a 1/2 page illustration entitled: "The New School Mistress." Inside is a full page illustration of "Saved!" A article "The Northwestern University" with accompany illustrations. Full page

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 3, 1833

• Sea serpents - monsters
• Maritime folklore

Inside has over a  full page taken up with: "History Of The Sea Serpent", followed by: "The Sea Serpent". Following this is a somewhat related article on: "The Sword Fish" all offering much detail
Sixteen pages, 6 by 9 1/4 inches, very nice condition.

Background: This is a uncommonly preserved piece of 19th-century periodical literature, notable for dedicating over a full page to the extensive "History Of

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Jan. 15, 1945  The front page has a banner headline: "NAZIS FLEE FROM BELGIUM; 232 GERMAN PLANES DOWNED" with subheads.
The top of page 3 has a banner heading: "Yanks Fighting in 'Field of the Dead' Cry for Revenge on Butchers" with lead-in: "Snow-Covered Victims of Nazi Massacre Drive GIs into Fury".
This war crime "Malmedy Massacre" was actually committed about a month earlier but wasn't realized until more Allied troops entered the area. 
Sixteen pages, light toning and

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 8, 1765

• Reverend George Whitefield
• Colony of Georgia return

The back page has an: "Extract of a Letter from Savannah in Georgia" which reports that: "...the Rev. Mr. George Whitefield took a solemn & affectionate farewell of a very crowded auditory in our church...Early yesterday morning he went to Purysburgh on his way to Charles-Town..." with more on his visit.
Rev. George Whitefield was a famous evangelist and one of the founders of Methodism.
Eight pages, 8

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 9, 1666

• Among the earliest of newspapers to be had
• Hold something from the 17th century
• Deaths report on the great plague (rare)

An extremely early issue of the world's oldest continually published newspaper which began publication just the previous year in 1665. This is issue #68 published just 2 months before the Great Fire of London.
The front page contains not one but three mentions of ships arriving from Virginia, which is an early newspaper mention of the

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, June 9, 1921 

• Lou Gehrig plays professional baseball as a 17-year-old...
• Four years before his New York Yankee debut
• Played under the name "Lou Lewis" for Hartford Senators

The sports page (page 8) has a very intriguing report on the early career of famed baseball player Lou Gehrig. See the paragraph below from Wikipedia on how he used an assumed name to (illegally) play early baseball:
"...He then studied engineering at Columbia University for two years,

NEW YORK HERALD, March 14, 1865  The front page features a huge Civil War map headed: "SHERIDAN'S IMPORTANT OPERATIONS. Where Sheridan Went & What He Accomplished---Immense Destruction of Rebel Roads & Supplies."
There is a great number of one-column heads on the front page including; "SHERMAN" "Important Rebel Reports" "Kilpatrick Driven from His Camp by Hampton's Troops" "SHERIDAN" "The Enemy Taken Unawares" "Waynesboro, Staunton, Charlottesville, Scottsville, New Canton, Duguidsville,

RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Sept. 13, 1864

• From the capital of the Confederacy
• General B. McClellan nomination

A newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy. Among the reports are: "The War News" "The Army of Tennessee" "Latest News From the North--From Sherman's Army--Wheeler's Movements--A Skirmish in Tennessee--From Grant's Army" and more.
There is also a report on: "McClellan's Letter of Acceptance--The Terms He Would Have Peace On". It begins: "McClellan has formally accepted the

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, March 24, 1866

• General Robert E. Lee portrait
• A.S.P.C.A. founder Henry Bergh

The entire front page is taken up with a print captioned: 'Robert E. Lee, General-in-Chief of the Late Confederate Army" with a related article on him on page 3.
Many other prints within including one of: "Mr. Henry Bergh, Founder of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals." with a related article on him as well. This issue was just a month before the formal

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 19, 1799

• General George Washington death hoax
• President John Adams note refuting claim

Page 2 has a letter signed in type by the President: John Adams. Following it is a note which begins: "Some if the infernals who infest the United States have reported...the death of our beloved Fabius-Maximus, of Mount Vernon. the tale is false. Washington yet lives--and the God of all goodness still continues to bless him with health..." with more.
Four pages, minor margin

NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 11, 1863

• Occupation of Chattanooga, Tennessee
• Major General Thomas L. Crittenden

Among the column heads on the Civil War on the inside pages are: "Chattanooga" "General Crittenden's Forces in Possession of the Town" "The Nasty Retreat Of the Rebels" "Union Advance Threatening the Georgia State Road" "Evacuation of Little Rock by the Rebels" "The Affair at Bayou Metoir" "Jeff. Davis' Plan of War to be Adopted--Concentration" and more.
Twelve pages, very nice condition.

NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 6, 1863

• President Abraham Lincoln
• National Thanksgiving Proclamation
• re. the recent Battles of Gettysburg & Vicksburg

The most significant coverage is that of Abraham's Thanksgiving Proclamation on page 2 thanking God Almighty for the victories at Gettysburg and Vicksburg, signed in type, Abraham Lincoln (see additional information below).  Another interesting item has:  "Interesting From the South" "Every Man Capable of Bearing Arms Called in the Army" which is signed in

THE LIBERATOR, Boston, July 1, 1864

• Rare anti-slavery title
• For freedom of slaves
• Slave auction illustration
• American Civil War era

This is the famous anti-slavery newspaper by famed abolitionist publisher William Lloyd Garrison. The masthead features two engravings, one of a slave auction and the other showing slaves being emancipated.
The front page has much concerning General John Fremont and his bid for the Presidency against Lincoln (he would withdraw before the election) including:

THE WORLD, New York, Nov. 16, 1863  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Entire Rebel Army in its Old Position South of the Rapidan" "Important Conference Between Gen. Meade & the President" "Rumored Intention of the Rebels to Evacuate Lookout Mountain" "The Border Conspiracy" "Lively Operations in the Teche Country--Attack on Gen. Washburn & Repulse of the Rebel Forces..." & more.
Eight pages, good condition.

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 1, 1794

• President George Washington

The front page begins with a half column Act of Congress of the United States, signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington.
Page 2 has: "A Proclamation - By Arthur St. Clair, Governor of the Territory of the United States North-West of the Ohio" in which he cautions all residents: "...to observe a strict neutrality towards Spain, to abstain from every hostility against the subject or settlements of that crown..."

THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, July 13, 1801

• Presidents John Adams & Thomas Jefferson

The front page has an Act of the federal Congress concerning the various post roads in the United States, signed in type by the President: John Adams.
Page 3 has a document concerning the ambassador to the island of St. Bartholomew's, signed in type by the President: Th. Jefferson.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, nice condition.

Background: This rare, complete four-page July 13, 1801 issue of The

THE ATHENIAN MERCURY by John Dunton, London, England, 1692-1694. This was a fine gentleman's newspaper which was very popular in the coffeehouses of early England. Interesting reading on a wide range of topics & one of the earliest periodicals in English. Partially in question/answer format. This newspaper was published before any American newspapers even existed. A single sheet newspaper printed on both sides (typical for the period), measuring 7 1/2 by 12 1/2 inches. 
Average condition with

THE LONDON GAZETTE, 1690-1699  An opportunity for a genuine issue of the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 & is still publishing today. This issue is well over 300 years old. 
Very nice condition with some minor foxing, single sheet, printed on both sides. A very popular title & a foundation for any newspaper collection.  The photos are representative of the look and condition of the issue you will receive. Actual dates vary within 1690-1699.

(10) THE LONDON GAZETTE, a lot of ten issues of this famous newspaper covering at least 5 decades from the 1700's.  All are in average or better condition. If any have more than 1 leaf, they may be disbound at the spine. A nice way to gain Britain's perspective of world affairs from the 18th century. The image shown is representative of the "look" of what you will receive. Actual issues/dates will vary.