Historic Newspapers: New Additions

DER TAGES SPIEGEL--EXTRABLATT, Berlin, Germany, November 10, 1989   This four page "Extra" edition is devoted to the opening of the Berlin Wall. The entire front page is a huge photo of people standing on the Wall at the Brandenburg Gate with a banner headline (translated): "The Night They Opened The Border In Berlin".
Much more on page 2 & 3 with more photos and headlines that include: "Berlin wird diese Nacht nicht vergessen" (Berlin will not forget this night), "Tausende kamen heute nach

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 23, 1943

• Pearl Harbor sunken warships
• U.S. Naval salvage operation
• Righting the USS Oklahoma

The bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "'Dead' Ships rise at Pearl Harbor; Miracle in Salvage Cuts Loss to 3" (see images) 
Complete 1st section with all 46 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally nice.

In May 1943, Pearl Harbor reached a major milestone in naval salvage operations with the righting of the USS Oklahoma (BB-37), a massive

ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, July 9, 1936

• Celestino P. Gonzalez mass family murders
• Indiana Harbor, East Chicago, Indiana
• Great depression & dust bowl era

The top of the front page has a two column  heading: "KILLS HIS FAMILY OF 7 AND LODGER, THEN ENDS LIFE" with subhead. (see images) Complete with all 40+ pages, light toning at the margins, small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.

Background: On July 9, 1936, amid a sweltering Midwest heatwave with temperatures soaring past 100°F,

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 24, 1946

• Post World War II United Nations - UN
• General Assembly in New York City convenes

The front page has a nice banner headline: "TRUMAN, OPENING U.N., ASKS END OF FEAR OF WAR; URGES WORLD POLICE, CURB ON MASS WEAPONS; ATTLEE AND CHURCHILL FAVOR REVISION OF VETO" with various subheads. and related photo. (see images) Much more on the following pages, too much to mention. 
Complete with all 56 pages, light toning at the margins, very minor spine wear, generally in

THE NEW YORK HERALD, June 17, 1873

• Lebanon, Russell County, Virginia
• Negro Archie Johnson public hanging

The top of page 4 has one column headings: "THE GALLOWS IN VIRGINIA: "Execution of a Negro of Russell County" and more. (see) Text takes up a full column.
Complete in 12 pages, nice condition.

Background: On June 13, 1873, Archie Johnson, a 33-year-old Black man, was executed by public hanging in Lebanon, Virginia, for the murder of John Hurt, a white man. The legal proceedings involved a

LOS ANGELES TIMES, November 14, 1995

• Glen Edward Rogers captured in Kentucky
• "The Cross-Country or Casanova Killer"

The front page has a heading that reads: "Alleged Serial Killer Captured" with subheads and photo of Rogers during his capture. This photo makes him look like a maniac. (see images) Much more on pages 14 & 15 with a few more related photos.
Complete with all sections (80+ pages), very nice condition.

Background: The November 13, 1995, capture of Glen Edward Rogers in Madison

DAILY WORLD, New York, May 14, 1969

• re. Glenville, Cleveland, Ohio shootout
• Cleveland police and black nationalists
• Civil rights movement - Fred Ahmed Evans

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.

Page 9 has a heading that reads: Black militant rushed to Ohio death house" with subhead and photo of Fred Evans. (see images)
This publication was largely

CALENDAR section only of the Los Angeles Times, Aug. 28, 1987

• Best original "Hamburger Hill" advertisement
• Grand Opening Day movie premiere w/ review
• American Vietnam War film (1969 battle of )

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "HAMBURGER HILL" 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.

Note: Where else might one find authentic, poster-size ads for

THE DETROIT NEWS, Nov. 3, 1930

• Haile Selassie I coronation
• Emperor of Ethiopian Empire

The bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "African King Is Crowned Amid Barbaric Splendor" (see images)
Complete with 38 pages, rag edition, light toning, a little spine wear, generally in very nice condition.

Background: On November 2, 1930, Haile Selassie I (born Ras Tafari Makonnen) was crowned Emperor of Ethiopia alongside Empress Menen Asfaw at the Cathedral of St. George in Addis Ababa,

ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, February 19, 1936

• Kid Cann - Isadore Blumenfeldd
• Jewish-American mobster - gangster
• Minneapolis, Minnesota organized crime

The front page 2 has a one-column heading: "KID CANN FREED BY JURY IN KILLING OF EDITOR LEGGETT" with subhead and photo. (see images) 
Complete with all 32 pages, light toning at the margins, some smal lbinding holes along the spine, nice condition.

Background: The acquittal of Isadore "Kid Cann" Blumenfeld on February 19, 1936, stands as a chilling

ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, Feb. 20, l936

• William - Billy Mitchell death
• "Father of the U.S. Air Force"
• United States Army officer
• World War I - WWI leader

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "GEN. MITCHELL, STORMY CRITIC OF U. S. AVIATION, DIES" with subheads. Photo of Mitchel is on page 2. (see images)
Complete first 2 sections only with 18 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, generally very nice.

Background: Brigadier General William "Billy"

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 28, 1987

• John Huston death (1st report)
• Movie filmmaker - director - actor
• The Maltese Falcon - The African Queen
• Best title to be had ?

The top of the front page has a four column headline: "Hard-Living Film Legend John Huston Dies in Sleep" with subhead and related pictorial.  (see images) Nice to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
Complete 1st section only with all 42 pages, very nice condition.

Background: John Huston stands

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Dec. 30, 1700

• Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
• From the turn of the 18th century
• Unique gift idea for that history buff

This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As was the case with most newspapers of the 17th century, this is complete as a single sheet, measuring 6 1/2 by 10 3/4 inches and printed

CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, Oct. 23, 1988

• Early "Metallica" heavy metal band
• Editorial on the band gaining popularity
• "And Justice for All" album era

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

THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Oct. 27, 1933

• "I'm No Angel" opening day premiere
• Actress Mae West & Actor Gary Grant
• The "Palace Theatre" advertisement

Page 6 has a 12 x 6 inch advertisement for the opening day premiere of "I'M NO ANGEL" starring Mae West and Cary Grant in Albany, New York. 
Complete with 22 pages, some wear along the spine, otherwise good.

Background: As a towering landmark of pre-Code cinema, I'm No Angel (1933) represents the peak of Mae West’s creative independence as both writer

BEACON, Philadelphia Navy Yard, February 13, 1942

• USS Butler & USS Gherardi launching w/ photo
• World War II - WWII U.S. Navy destroyers

A military paper produced at the Navy Yard, which was a major site for not only the building of new warships but also the repair of vessels damaged in the war. As would be expected there is a great wealth of war-related content, with an emphasis of naval items.
This issue is special as it has coverage on the launching of the USS Butler and USS Gherardi with

THE DAY, New London, Conn., November 19, 1930

• Bethany, Oklahoma County
• Camel Creek F4 tornado disaster

The top of the front page has a three column headline: "17 Killed, 30 Hurt In Oklahoma Storm; Wind Wrecks Town" with subheads. (see images) 
Complete with all 16 pages, some small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.

Background: The November 19, 1930, tornado disaster in Oklahoma remains one of the most tragic and meteorologically unusual late-fall severe weather events in the

CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, April 24, 1938

• Red Jacket Coal Company mine explosion
• Keen Mountain - Grundy Virginia VA

The top of page 2 has a one column heading: "MINE EXPLOSION TOLL 45; BODIES ALL RECOVERED" with subhead and related photo. (see images)
Complete 1st section only with all 28 pages, rag edition in very nice condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.

Background: Occurring on April 22, 1938, at the Keen Mountain Mine in Buchanan County, Virginia, the Red Jacket mine disaster

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 4, 1988 (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 upcoming opening day premiere of  "MY STEPMOTHER IS AN ALIEN" starring Kim Basinger and Dan Aykroyd on one of the pages. (see images). 
In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the

NEW YORK POST - EXTRA, 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

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 10, 1975

• Black Sabbath - English heavy metal rock band
• "Sabotage" Madison Square Garden advertisement
• Ozzy Osbourne - Tony Iommi w/ Aerosmith concert tour
• American singer songwriter - Bob Dylan in his prime

Page 92 has a 7 x 5 1/2 inch advertisement for an upcoming "Black Sabbath" concert at Madison Square Garden (Dec. 3)
Background: Black Sabbath’s legendary concert at Madison Square Garden on December 3, 1975, stands out as a

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, March 9, 1967

• Andy Warhol's The Velvet Underground & Nico
• Debut studio album release w/ peeled banana (early version)
• Very early "THE DOORS" NYC nightclub gigs ad
• American rock band from L.A. - Jim Morrison

Page 19 has a 7 x 3 inch advertisement for the debut album "The Velvet Underground With Nico" with Andy's Warhol's peeled banana. This was a early version of this iconic album cover. Probably only found in this Greenwich Village

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., July 6, 1936

• University of Washington Huskies
• Men's varsity rowing - "The Boys in the Boat"
• Clinches a spot for the Summer Olympics
• Famous upset vs. Nazi Germany fame

The front page has a two column heading: "'Huskies' Win Right to Row For U. S. at Olympic Games" with subhead. (see images) 
Complete with all 14 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally in good condition.

Background: On July 5, 1936, the University of Washington men's varsity

ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, May 14, 1935

• Lawrence of Arabia motorcycle accident
• Colonel
• Would die less than a week later

The top of page 3 has a two column photo showing Lawrence of Arabia in Arabian clothing with heading: "Leader of War in Arabia Injured" Also a one column heading: "LAWRENCE OF ARABIA BADLY HURT IN CRASH" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 30 pages, light toning and minor wear at t he margins, some small binding holes along the spine, generally in nice condition.

Background:

ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, February 26, 1936

• February 26 Incident
• Attempted coup d'etat in Japan
• Imperial Japanese Army

The top of the front page has a four column headline: "JAPANESE MILITARISTS ASSASSINATE PREMIER AND TWO OTHER LEADERS" with subheads and related pictorial. (see images) More on page 2.
Complete with all 40 pages, light toning at the margins, small binding holes along the spine, generally in nice condition.

Background: The February 26 Incident—an attempted coup by radical Imperial

THE DAY, New London, Conn., October 26, 1927

• SS Principessa Mafalda sinking
• Italian transatlantic ocean liner

The top of the front page has a five column headline: "Italian Liner Sinks Off Brazil; 34 of 1,258 on Board Missing; Hit Rocks and Boilers Explode" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with all 14 pages, some small binding holes along the spine, good condition.

Background: Known as the "Italian Titanic," the October 25, 1927 sinking of the SS Principessa Mafalda off the coast of Bahia,

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 19, 1982 (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 upcoming opening day premiere of  "THE LAST AMERICAN VIRGIN" on one of the pages. (see images). This film was still a few months away from the release.
In addition to the featured movie ad,

THE DAY, New London, Conn. April 11, 1931

• Eliot Ness & his "Untouchables"
• South Side Chicago brewery raid
• Mob boss Al "Scarface" Capone
• Beginning of his empire's downfall

The front page has a two column heading: "$100,000 Beer Seized; Capone Link Suspected" (see images) 
Complete with all 16 pages, a few small binding holes along the spine, good condition.

Background: On April 11, 1931, Eliot Ness and his famed "Untouchables" executed a devastating raid on one of Al Capone's primary South Side

DER TAGESSPIEGEL--Extra, Berlin, Germany Nov. 10, 1989

• Fall of the Berlin Wall (early report)
• It is BEST to have reports from the city where an event occurred

This four page extra has a great full front page photo showing citizens celebrating on top of the Berlin Wall with banner headline: "Die Nacht der offenen Grenzen in Berlin" (The Night of Open Borders in Berlin). Much more on page 2 & 3 with more photos and headlines that include: "Berlin wird diese Nacht nicht vergessen" (Berlin will not

THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Kansas, June 10, 1945

• Hoop Jr. wins Kentucky Derby
• American Thoroughbred racehorse
• Jockey Eddie Arcaro

The top of page 15 has a four column heading: "Hoop Jr. Wins Derby by Six Lengths" with subheads and photo. (see images) 
Complete with all 30 pages, a few small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.

Background: This complete 30-plus page issue from June 10, 1945, captures a pivotal, multi-layered moment in American history, headlined by Hoop Jr.’s dominant

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, July 14, 1987

• The Cure - English rock cult band
• Robert Smith - gothic new wave music
• 1st Madison Square Garden concert advertisement
• "Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me" album - The Kissing Tour

Page 79 has a nice full page advertisement for a upcoming "THE CURE" concert at Madison Square Garden. (see images)
Background:On August 10, 1987, The Cure performed their first headlining concert at New York City’s Madison Square Garden as part of The

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Dec. 23, 1986

• Beastie Boys editorial with photo
• New School hip hop - rap rock group
• Recent release of their debut album "Licensed to Ill"
• "PLATOON" opening day film advertismeent
• American Vietnam War movie premiere
• Oliver Stone - Tom Berenger - Charlie Sheen

Page 103 has an editorial on the Beastie Boys with the recent release of their debut album "License to Ill" with heading: "White Trash on Dope" and photo.And page 144 has a

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, May 28, 1979

• "ALIEN" opening day film advertisement
• Science fiction extraterrestrial horror movie
• Actors Sigourney Weaver and Tom Skerritt
• "No Nukes" concert at Madison Square Garden

The back page has a full page advertisement for the opening day of the horror film "ALIEN"
Background: The 1979 release of Alien, directed by Ridley Scott, was significant because it fundamentally redefined science-fiction cinema by fusing it with visceral

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, June 22, 1961

• White Horse Tavern - Hudson Street
• Bohemian culture - writers & artists
• Drunken antics of Jack Kerouac fame

The front page has a heading: "The Wonderful World Of the White House" with photo inside the tavern. (see images) Article continues inside.
Background: In 1961, the White Horse Tavern stood as a dimly lit sanctuary for New York City's restless intelligentsia, its warped wooden bar and nicotine-stained walls bearing

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, June 20, 1977

• Lynyrd Skynyrd - American Southern rock band
• Pre Ronnie Van Zant airplane crash disaster
• Upcoming area concerts advertisement
• "Street Survivors Tour" - Nassau Coliseum

Page 55 has a nice full page advertisement for upcoming "LYNYRD SKYNYRD" concerts including one at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. 
Background: On June 16, 1977, Lynyrd Skynyrd delivered a high-energy co-headlining show alongside Ted Nugent at

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Aug. 24, 1972

• New York Dolls - punk rock music band pioneers
• Hotel Diplomat - New York City concert advertisement
• "GREASE" musical play - Broadway theatre ad

Page 42 has a 4 1/2 x 4 inch advertisement for a "New York Dolls" performance at the Hotel Diplomat"
Background:On August 25, 1972, the New York Dolls played a now-iconic but relatively low-key show at the Hotel Diplomat in New York City, a venue far removed from the mainstream rock

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Aug. 8, 1977

• Very early C/DC rock band gig advertisements
• "Let There Be Rock" 1st American tour
• CBGB and Palladium nightclubs in Manhattan

Page 65 has a list of upcoming performances at the CBGB music club with one of acts being a very early AC/DC gig (small).
Page 52 has a 5 x 3  inch advertisement for upcoming performances with one being for the young Australian rock band AC/DC. This ad also has notice for Bob Marley as well. (see

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, March 14, 1963

• Boxer Cassius Clay - Muhammad Ali
• The Bitter End poetry contest - poems
• Bill Cosby nightclub advertisement

The front page has a heading: "No Lean and Hungry Look On Coffee-House Cassius" with 2 related photos. (see images) Article continues on a inside page.
Background: On March 6, 1963, 21-year-old Cassius Clay stepped onto the stage of Greenwich Village’s iconic coffeehouse, The Bitter End, for a publicity-stunt poetry

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Jan. 20, 1987

• Mobster John A. Gotti
• Gambino crime family boss
• Long Island nightclub incident

Starting on page 10 is an editorial headed: "I Don't Gotti Pay" which concludes on page 13 with photo of Gotti. 
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
The Village Voice was an American counterculture newspaper known for being the country's first alternative newsweekly. It

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, March 7, 1968

• "Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush"
• Opening day premiere in United States
• British comedy film - movie advertisement
• Director Clive Donner - Swinging Sixties

Page 39 has a 7 1/2 x 8 inch advertisement for the America premiere of "Here We Go Round The Mulberry Bush" (see images)
Background: Directed and produced by Clive Donner, Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush is a quintessential 1968 British "Swinging Sixties" sex comedy

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Jan. 18, 1983

• Moshing - slam dancing - slamming gains popularity
• Neil Young - Canadian American singer songwriter
• Madison Square Garden concert advertisement
• Aerosmith - American hard rock band concert ad
• Steven Tyler - Joe Perry - Tom Hamilton

The front page has a photo showing youth slamming at a music event. Page 29 has a editorial on the new craze with heading: "Night in the Slammer" and another related photo. Lengthy text continues

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 26, 1991

• Dissolution of the Soviet Union
• President Mikhail Gorbachev
• End of the "Cold War"

The ftpg. features a two line banner headline of a significant event: "Gorbachev Steps Down; 'Nuclear Button' to Yelstin; Red Flag Lowered" with subheads and three related photos. Much more inside, lengthy text.
Complete with all major sections ( 80+ pages), great condition.

Background: The Cold War officially ended on December 26, 1991, when the Soviet of the Republics of the

CALENDAR section only of the Los Angeles Times, Dec. 27, 1991

• Best original "Fried green Tomatoes" advertisement
• Grand Opening Day movie premiere w/ review
• Southern American Gothic comedy drama film
• Hollywood actresses Kathy Bates and Jessica Tandy

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Fried Green Tomatoes" 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.

Note:

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 27, 1932

• Fred Duesenberg death
• Automobile pioneer
• Race car motors

The top of page 17 has a one column heading: "F. S. DUESENBERG DIES OF AUTO INJURY" with subheads and photo. (see images)
Complete with all 36 pages, light toning at the margins, good condition.

Background: Frederick Samuel "Fred" Duesenberg (1876–1932) was a visionary German-American automotive engineer who, alongside his brother August, transformed early 20th-century motor racing and luxury manufacturing

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Oct. 8, 1950

• Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cleveland Browns
• First NFL game played between rivals
• National Football League at Forbes Fields

The front page of the sport's section (near the back) has a small and discrete one column heading: "Steeler Fumbles Help Browns Win, 30-17" See image for brief report. 
Loads of college football games reported in this section. 
Complete with 60+ pages, a little margin wear, small binding holes along the spine, generally in good condition.

ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York October 30, 1928.

• D-LZ127 Graf Zeppelin German airship
• 1st Transatlantic flight (trip home)
• Clarence Terhune- stowaway discovered
• World's First Aerial stowaway

The front page has a two column headline: "ZEPPELIN DRIVEN BY WIND, REPORTED MID ATLANTIC ON FAR NORTHERLY COURSE" with subheads and related photo. 
And page 2 has a two column heading: "Boy Stowaway Aboard Graf Zeppelin 'Gate Crasher,' New York To Nome" with subhead and related map. (see images) 
Complete with

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., June 20, 1947

• Test pilot Albert Boyd
• United States Air Force
• Air speed record broken
• First jet fighter airplane

The top of the front page has a four column headline: "JET PLANE SETS 623 MPH RECORD" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 36 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally in very nice condition.

Background: On June 19, 1947, U.S. Army Air Forces Colonel Albert Boyd reclaimed the official world airspeed record for the United States for

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Oct., 1776  This issue is filled with a great wealth of notable content concerning the Revolutionary War, however the prime piece here is the nice foldout map titled: "Sketch of the Country Illustrating the late Engagement in Long Island".
The map measures 8 1/4 by 12 1/2 inches & shows the region from Amboy in New Jersey to "Hamsted Plains" and a bit beyond, and north to West Chester & New Rochelle. Points of interest on the map include New Utrecht, Brooklyn,

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 17, 2005 (Front and California sections)

• Fiftieth Disneyland birthday celebration.
• Celebrating Walt Disney

Section B has frontpage and B5-B6 day of coverage of Disneyland's 5oth birthday celebration including: "A Park With a Powerful Spell", "One Park Led to a Whole New World" and "Putting Mouse Ears on America".  Additionally, there is a timeline of "50 years at Disneyland".  This Los Angeles Times give premium day of coverage in the title which is local to

THE INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE AND THE UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Dec. 6, 1781

• American Revolutionary War
• Post Surrender of Cornwallis
• Loyalist James Rivington

The masthead features an engraving taken from one done by Paul Revere, showing a soldier holding a sword and a document inscribed "Independence" while standing beneath a banner inscribed "Appeal To Heaven" and surrounded by ornate embellishments.

The entire front page & a bit of page 2 are taken up with: "The Revolution of America, by the