Historic Newspapers: New Additions

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 24 1991

* Jeffrey Dahmer arrested (1st report)
* American killer - Milwaukee cannibal 

The top of page 14 has a one column photo of Dahmer with heading: "Body Parts, Vat of Acid Found in Apartment". Another related photo is on page 2. (see) First report coverage on the 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 with all sections (80+ pages), great…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 1, 1986 

* Bassist Cliff Burton killed in tour bus crash
* Early "Metallica" heavy thrash metal band 
* "Master of Puppets" album era 

The top of page 3 of the "Calendar Section" has a heading: "Death Puts Metallica's Plans on Hold" with photo of Burton. (see images) 
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no reason to save it at the time.
Complete with all major sections (70+ pages), great condition.

Background: The sudden passing of bassist…

Here is a handwritten document dated Nov. 19, 1831 from the "Commonwealth of Virginia" to a sheriff in Prince William County. Generally in good condition however, some margins are a bit irregular but no loss of text. Various endorsements on the reverse side. Measures about 6 by 8 1/2 inches.

CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, March 27, 1995

* The Notorious B.I.G. - Biggie Smalls
* East Coast hip-hop - gangsta rapper 
* Just after debut album "Ready to Die"
 
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…

THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Jan. 27, 1960  Page 8, and continuing on to pg. 10 of this significant issue features Jonas Mekas’s famous "Movie Journal" column, containing a blistering, historic review and manifesto attacking visionary director John Cassavetes for his controversial decision to radically re-edit his debut film, Shadows.
Also present is an article on Samuel Beckett's "Act Without Words II - A Mime Play", "C for Colored, J for Jew", by Ed McLean, and a satirical

METRO SECTION (Sec. II) only of the Los Angeles Times, Dec. 10, 1984

* Early "Motley Crue" deals with a tragedy
* Vince Neil's DUI accident that killed his passenger
* American heavy metal - hard rock band 

 The front page of this section has a one column heading: "Rock Singer Arrested in Fatal car Crash" (see images) 
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no reason to save it at the time.
Complete Metro section only with 8 pages, very nice condition.

Background: The…

THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York City, Jan. 30, 1969

* Early Led Zeppelin - English rock band
* First North American tour advertisement
* 1st New York City concert - Fillmore East

Page 32 has a historic 6 x 5 1/2 inch advertisement for a very early Led Zeppelin concert at the East Fillmore venue in Manhattan. This was actually Led Zeppelin's very first North American tour and also the first time they performed in New York City. This tour was to promote their very first album. They…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, July 11, 1968

* The Doors - The Who - Jimi Hendrix Experience
* New York Rock Festival - Singer Bowl in Queens
* Rock bands concert performances advertisement

Page 24 has a 6 x 4 inch advertisement for "The New York Rock Festival" which featured "The Doors", The Who" and "Jimi Henrix". (see image)
Background: The "New York Rock Festival" at the Singer Bowl in August 1968 stands as a watershed moment in rock history, capturing the…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, April 9, 1964

* Lenny Bruce - stand-up comedian - satirist ad
* Conviction for obscenity comedy performance
* Cafe Au Go Go nightclub - Bleecker Street

The top of page 3 has a heading: "Bruce Tagged on Obscenity, Run Extended at Cafe Here" Article continues on page 6.
Page 6 has another heading: "He Will Run Out of Fare To The Supreme Court" with photo of Bruce.
And page 17 has a advertisement for the very performance he was arrested at.…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Dec. 23-29, 1981

* Joan Jett & the Blackhearts - Woman rocker
* The Ritz nightclub concert advertisement

Page 2 has a nice full  page advertisement for a New Years Eve performance by a young Joan Jett at The Ritz in Manhattan. (see images)
Background: On December 31, 1981, Joan Jett performed a high-energy New Year’s Eve show at The Ritz in New York City. Riding the rising success of her debut album Bad Reputation and the just-released…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 19, 1982

* DEVO - American new wave punk rock band
* Palladium Theatre concert advertisement
* "Whip It" - synth-pop song fame 

Page 71 has a nice advertisement for a upcoming "DEVO" performance at the Palladium Theatre. (see images)
Background: The November 19, 1982 Palladium performance stands as a definitive moment in the evolution of live music technology, perfectly capturing the exact cultural apex where pioneering post-punk…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Feb. 25, 1986

* Social Distortion - hardcore punk rock band
* Lead vocalist Mike Ness - cowpunk music
* Ritz nightclub concert advertisement 

Page 100 has a 7 x 5 inch advertisement for a upcoming "SOCIAL DISTORTION" concert at the Ritz nightclub in Manhattan. (see images)
Background: The February 22, 1986 show at The Ritz serves as a vital bridge between first-wave hardcore punk and the roots-driven "cowpunk" sound that defined Social…

THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Oct. 16, 1978

* "Queen" North America concert tour 
* "Jazz" album tour - Freddie Mercury
* Concerts at Madison Square Garden advertisement
* MISSING THE FRONT & BACK PAGES

Page 97 has a nice full page advertisement for "QUEEN" concerts at Madison Square Garden.
Background: The November 1978 Madison Square Garden shows marked a critical turning point where Queen solidified their transition from an ambitious, theatrical British rock band into an unstoppable,…

THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, March 19, 1958  By far, the most significantly, pages 8 and 10 feature the first public, printed publication of Samuel Beckett’s private letters to director Alan Schneider regarding his masterpiece play, "Endgame." 
The front page of this notable issue proudly also introduces legendary television personality and comedian Steve Allen as a new contributor to the publication. Additionally, page 4 marks the historic debut of Jules Feiffer’s highly

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., July 15, 1958

* 1958 Lebanon crisis - Beirut
* Operation Blue Bat begins
* United States Marines

The front page has a nice six column headline: "1600 AIRBORNE TROOPS FLOWN TO MIDDLE EAST" with subheads and related photo. (see images)
Complete with all 40 pages, a little spine wear, nice condition.

Background: Operation Blue Bat fundamentally reshaped American foreign policy by serving as the inaugural operational test of the Eisenhower Doctrine, establishing a precedent…

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. July 19, 1946 

* Onset, Wareham, Massachusetts explosion
* Buzzards Bay Resort butane gas disaster

The front page has a two column heading: "Eight Killed, 38 Hurt When Gas Explosion Rocks Center of Onset" with subhead. (see images) 
Complete with all 26 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally very nice.

Background: The 1946 Onset explosion carries profound historical and legal significance because it served as a brutal wake-up call regarding the…

Sunday CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, Dec. 2, 1990 

* When Hollywood went "Far Left"
* Democrat Party stronghold initiated 

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…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 29, 1935 

* Jewish boxer Barney Ross wins boxing title
* World Welterweight Championship fight
* vs. Jimmy McLarnin at Madison Square Garden

The front page of the sport' section has a nice banner headline: "ROSS WHIPS M'LARNIN; REGAINS WELTER TITLE" with subheads and related photo. (see images) Nice to have in this Chicago publication, the city where he lived and trained. 
Complete with all 34 pages, rag edition in very nice condition. a few small binding holes along the…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 8, 1946

* Kidnapping and murder of Suzanne Degnan
* Killed before ransom - Chicago 6 year old girl
* William Heirens -  the "Lipstick Killer"

The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Find Head, Parts of Torso Of Kidnapped Chicago Girl" with subhead. Coverage continues inside with photo o Degnan. (see images)
Complete with 42 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.

background: In late December 1946, six-year-old Suzanne Degnan vanished from her Chicago home,…

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…

DAILY WORLD, New York, Aug. 21, 1969

* Bobby Seale captured by the FBI
* Black Panther Party co-founder
* African American revolutionary 
* "Black Power" movement 

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 headline in bold lettering: "PANTHER LEADER SNATCHED BY FBI" with photo of Bobby Seale. (see images) Coverage continues on page 3.
This

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 11, 1669

* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* Hold something from the 17th century in your hands
* Great 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…

THE DAY, New London, Conn., May 8, 1931

* Francis 'Two Gun' Crowley captured
* American murderer and career criminal
* New York City Police Department shootout

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "Crowley Murder Indictment Takes Only 26 Minutes" with subhead and related pictorial. (see images)
Complete with all 24 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, generally in very nice condition.

Background: The capture and execution of Francis "Two Gun"…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 17, 2010

* Grim Sleeper - Southside murders
* Police release photos of many Women
* Possible victims of the killer ?
* Lonnie David Franklin Jr.
* Best title to be had 

The top of the front page has a two column heading: "LAPD seeks public aid in 'Sleeper' case" with photo of Franklin. And also the released photos by the LAPD showing several Women that were found in the home of Franklin. 
Complete 1st section only with all 44 pages, great condition. 

Background: On December 16,…

THE LONDON EVENING POST, May 22, 1779

* American Revolutionary War era
* 18th century - from The Enemy 

Newspapers from England during the time of the Revolutionary War are always interesting as they give a sense as to life at that time and what political discussions were the "hot topic" of the day. Lightly inked red tax stamp on page 3.
I could find no "meaty" references to the Revolutionary War in this issue except for a front page list of "American Prisoners" (see images)
A very nice issue from…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 21, 1954

* Creature from the Black Lagoon - Gill-man
* Opening day (2nd) advertisement for NYC
* 3D monster horror film - movie

Page 18 has an advertisement for the second day day (regular showings) for the film "Creature from the Back Lagoon" in New York City. (see)
Sixty-four pages, a few cutouts on a few unrelated pages, including one on the front page (see image), a little staining, the theater page is fine, generally otherwise.

Background: The mid-May 1954 New York City…

Sunday edition CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, Dec.16, 1990 

* Sinead O'Connor - Irish singer, songwriter & activist
* Cartoonish caricature with editorial - "Nothing Compares 2 U"

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…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 29, 1978

* John Wayne Gacy arrest
* Serial "killer clown" exposed
* Bodies discovered in crawl space

Here is nice issue on the discovery of John Wayne Gacy's crimes in a Chicago suburb. The top of page 5 has a heading: "Slaying Suspect in Restraints; Toll 21" with subhead. (see images)
Complete 1st section only with all 30 pages, light toning at the margins, very nice condition.

Background: The exposure of John Wayne Gacy in late December 1978 marked a watershed moment in…

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Feb. 21, 1898

* re. USS Maine explosion disaster
* Spanish-American War prelude
* Havana Harbor , Cuba 

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "THE WRECKED MAINE" with subheads that include: "100 Bodies Missing" and more. (see images) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
Complete with 4 pages, 23 x 19 1/2 inches, small library stamp…

Sunday edition CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, March 16, 1997 

* Stand-up comedian & actor Chris Rock 
* Los Angeles performance advertisement 
* Jim Carrey's "Liar Liar" comedy movie - film

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…

Sunday CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, Jan. 26, 1992

* Early NIRVANA alternative grunge rock band 
* Nevermind's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" music video
* Curt Cobain - Dave Grohl - Krist Novoselic

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…

Sunday edition CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, Dec. 23, 1985 

* Best "The Godfather Part III" film advertisement
* Pre-Grand opening day movie premiere review
* Francis Ford Coppola - Al Pacino

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…

Sunday edition CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, June 30, 1985 

* Early "Motley Crue" "Ratt" "Twisted Sister"
* American heavy metal - hard rock bands 
* Editorial on the "Hair" bands of the 1980's 

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…

NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, August 26, 1865

* Horace Greeley letter - his opinion of African Americans
* Andersonville prison trial... Henry Wirz

The most historically significant content is the intriguing letter on page 4: "A Letter To the Hon. A. O. P. Nicholson", signed in type: H. G., for Horace Greeley.
Following the end of the Civil War, this discussion addressed the physical, intellectual, and emotional condition of African Americans now that they were free. The exchange with Nicholson, often…

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Aug. 7, 1790  Taking about a full page of text, including almost all of page 2 is: "An Act making Provision for the Debt of the United States" which is signed in type by John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and George Washington.

This was the very historic Funding Act of 1790 which was passed on August 4, 1790 by the United States Congress to address the issue of funding of the domestic debt incurred by the individual colonies during the Revolutionary War and…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 10, 1990 

* John Gotti acquitted on multiple charges
* Gambino crime family boss - mafia
* Photo of a flamboyant Gotti outside the courthouse

The top of page 22 has a four column heading: "Reputed Crime Boss Gotti Freed in Assault Case" with subhead and photo. (see images)
Complete with all major sections (80+ pages), very nice condition.

background: The acquittal of John Gotti on February 9, 1990, served as the peak of his public mythos, reinforcing his…

BOSTON GAZETTE, July 25, 1803 

* The Louisiana Purchase Treaty

Page 2 has: "By the President of the United States...A PROCLAMATION" calling for a special session of Congress, signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
This is followed by a very historic report headed: "Louisiana - Official" which mentions in part: "Dispatches from the American ministers at Paris...contain the treaty, signed on April 30th which conveys Louisiana to the United States...The terms are, 1st. 11,250,000 dollars to be paid to…

BROUGHTON'S MONTHLY PLANET READER AND ASTROLOGICAL JOURNAL, Philadelphia, Oct., Nov., Dec., 1869 
Also: SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 29, 1869 

The former was a fascinating and very unusual newspaper of small-size themed on predicting what would happen in the future--great to read in hindsight.
The feature article, which takes all of pages 1 thru 5, is headed: "A Reply to An Attack on Astrology and Astrologers which was published in the Scientific American, May 29th, 1869". The…

OFFICIAL (Baseball) RECORD, New York, July 9, 1886 

* Very rare baseball periodical

This is a volume two issue of a very rare & historically important baseball newspaper, the very first daily sports newspaper dedicated entirely to the national game of professional baseball. 
Although the masthead reads: "Official Record" the title at the top of pages 2, 3 & 4 reads: "Official Baseball Record". This issue has a terrific baseball-themed masthead, featuring two crossed bats (barrel handles with 3…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 27, 1985

* The "Commission Case" indictments
* NYC mafia - organized crime family bosses 
* Paul Castellano, Anthony Salerno & more

The front page has a two column heading: "U.S. Indicts Five Top N.Y. Mafia Chieftans" with related pictorial. (see images) 
Complete with all sections (80+ pages), very light toning along the central fold, great condition.

background: On February 26, 1985, a massive federal indictment, known as the Commission Case, rocked the…

SECTION TWO (Sports) section only of the Chicago Sunday Tribune, Nov. 26, 1939

* Ohio State Buckeyes (1939)
* Declared Big Ten champions (1st report)
* NCAA college football

The front page of this section has a banner headline: "NOTRE DAME LOSES; MICHIGAN BEATS OHIO" with subheads that include: "BUCKEYES TAKE TITLE DESPITE 21 TO 14 DEFEAT and more lineups. (see images) First report coverage on the Ohio State Buckeyes officially being named Big Ten champions for the 1939 season.
…

THE GREENSBORO PATRIOT, N.C., May 23, 1921 

* West Virginia coal mines war 
* Coal miners vs. operators labor conflict
* Poor working conditions - (UMWA)
* Merrimac, Mingo County

Page has a small one column heading: "Mingo County Placed Under Martial Law" (see images) 
Complete with 8 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, irregular along the spine, generally good.

Background:The Mingo County Coal War, which reached a violent peak in 1921, was a pivotal labor conflict…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 19, 1934

* Real Admiral Richard E. Byrd
* Second Antarctic Expedition
* Little America base arrival

The top of the front page has a two column headline: "Byrd Arrives at Little America; Amazed by Vast Upheaval of Ice" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 42 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with a high percentage of cotton & linen content, allowing the issues to remain very…

THE NEW AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, N.C. March 31 , 1971

* Mai Lai Massacre - South Vietnamese civilians
* Officer William Calley & the United States Army

The front page has a few related reports with headings that include: "Tearful Lt. Calley Pleads For Future GIs' Honor" and more with two related photos. (see images) More inside.
Complete with 22 pages, a few binding holes along the spine, nice condition.

Background: On March 31, 1971, Lieutenant William Calley was convicted of murder…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 4, 1938

* Dictators Adolph Hitler & Benito Mussolini
* Pre World War II meeting in Rome, Italy

The top of the front page has a two column heading: "MUSSOLINI GREETS HITLER IN A RESPLENDENT ROME; 300,000 APPLAUD VISITOR" with subheads. (see images) First report coverage continues inside with two related wire photos.
Complete with 48 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.

background: The May 1938 meeting in Rome served as the definitive geopolitical pivot point that…

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Aug. 18, 1903

* Krusevo, North Macedonia massacre
* Ilinden-Preobrazhenie Uprising
* Ottoman Empire - Bulgarians

The top of the front page has a two column headline: "MASSACRE OF MUSSULMANS" with subhead. (see images) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
Complete with 6 pages, small library stamps within the masthead, nice condition.

…

SECTION TWO (sports) only of The Detroit News, Nov. 21, 1927

* University of Illinois Fighting Illini - NCAA football
* Declared 1927 Big Ten Conference champions 

The front page of this section has a banner headline: "CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS HAILED AS 'STARLESS WONDERS'" with subheads. (see images) 
Complete section two only with 20 pages, light toning and some wear at the margins, a few binding holes along the spine, should be handled with care.

Background:The 1927 Illinois Fighting…