Historic Newspapers: New Additions

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 8, 1985

• Richard Ramirez murders - killings
• The "Night Stalker" valley intruder
• re. arraignment - best title to be had

This issue has two separate reports on the "Night Stalker" murder case of Richard Ramirez with front page headings: "Recalling Ramirez: Even Friends Didn't Trust Him" and "Search for the Stalker--Unity Born of Fear" Lengthy text continues inside with a few related photos. (see images) 
 Ramirez was captured just 8 days prior. Great to have this report in a

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, May 31, 1976

• Iconic "Steal Your Face" lightning skull badge - emblem
• Grateful Dead concert in Jersey City NJ (July 2, 1976)
• Roosevelt Stadium performance advertisement (postponed)
• Jerry Garcia - Bob Weir - Ron "Pigpen" McKernan

Page 94 has a nice full page advertisement for "GRATEFUL DEAD" for a performance at Roosevelt Stadium in Jersey City, New Jersey. (see images) Nice for display. What is amazing here is that their iconic "lightning

THE DETROIT NEWS, May 25, 1964

• The Estadio Nacional disaster
• Peru vs. Argentina soccer match

The front page has a four column headline: "400 Killed in Soccer Riot" with subheads. (see images) Complete with all 40+ pages, small binding along the spine, nice condition.

Background: The Estadio Nacional disaster of May 24, 1964, in Lima, Peru, stands as the single deadliest catastrophe in football history, resulting in an official death toll of 328 people and leaving over 500 injured. Triggered

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 4, 1991 (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  "DELUSION" 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

SUN-TIMES, Chicago, May 8, 1980

• "Friday the 13th" advertisement
• Grand Opening Day movie premiere (EVE)
• American slasher cult classic film

A nice issue on the premiere of the motion picture cult classic hit "FRIDAY THE 13TH".
Page 67 has a 1/4 page advertisement for the opening day premiere for the following day.
A quite rare issue as it would not have been saved since it contains no historically significant content.
complete with all 136 pages, tabloid size, nice condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 8, 1985 (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 "AC/DC" with Brian Johnson at the 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

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 9, 1952

• Police tipster Arnold Schuster assassinated
• Bank robber Willie 'Slick Willie' Sutton
• Gambino boss Albert Anastasia mob hit

The top of the front page has a three column headline: "MAN WHO SPOTTED SUTTON SLAIN IN BROOKLYN STREET; ASSAILANTS FLEE IN AUTO" with subheads and photo. (see images) 
Complete 1st section only with all 96 pages, rag edition in good condition.

Background: The March 8, 1952, murder of 24-year-old clothing salesman Arnold Schuster—who was

THE FIREBRAND, Portland, Oregon, June 6, 1897

• Rare pro- radical anarchist communist publication

A fascinating newspaper with their motto just under the title: "For the Burning Away of the Cobwebs of Ignorance and Superstition." and the dateline notes: "An Exponent of Anarchist - Communism. Holding that Equality of Opportunity alone Constitutes Liberty; that in the Absence of Monopoly Price and Competition Cannot Exist, and that Communism is an Inevitable Consequence."
Gregory (Union List of

THE DAY, New London, Conn., Nov. 5, 1930

• Millfield Mine disaster
• Sunday Creek Coal Co.
• Dover Township, Ohio

The front page has a three column heading: "100 Men Trapped in Mine; 300 At Work in Ohio Shaft; Fire and Gas Halt Rescue" with subhead. (see images) Nice for display.
Complete with 16 pages, light toning & a little wear at the margins, some binding slits along the spine, generally nice.

Background: The Millfield Mine Disaster of November 5, 1930, stands as the deadliest industrial accident

SECTION 3 only of the St. Louis Post Dispatch, Feb. 20, 1936

• "Follow the Fleet" advertisement
• Opening day film - movie premiere
• American Musical Maritime Comedy
• Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers

Page 5 of this section has a nice opening day premiere advertisement for the film "FOLLOW THE FLEET" starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. This ad measures  11 1/2 x 6 inches. (see images)
Complete section 3 only with 12 pages, some small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.

THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 25, 1976

• Early Led Zeppelin - English rock band
• "The Song Remains the Same" concert film
• Opening day MSG movie advertisement
• Lynyrd Skynyrd - upcoming area concerts ad

Page 53 has a nice full page advertisement for the opening day showing of "The Song Remains the Same" film in New York City. Coverage of their 1973 concert at Madison Square Garden was used to make this movie.
Page 82 has a notice for upcoming area concerts for the rock band

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 6, 1966

• The Whitney Museum of American Art
• Modern & contemporary art - Manhattan
• Grand opening w/ Andy Warhol & more - photos

The front page has a full page pictorial with small heading: "The Whitney Museum" and brief text. More related photos on a page 12 with heading "It Happened on Madison Avenue" (see images)
Background: The September 1966 grand opening of the Whitney Museum of American Art at 945 Madison Avenue marked a monumental

THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, March 30, 1967

• Central Park be-in - "Summer of Love" beginning
• Hippies - counterculture - Easter Sunday love

The front page has a heading: "Central Park Rite Is Medieval Pageant" with lead-in: "Be-In, Be-in, Being" with 3 related photos. Three full page pictorials inside. (see images)
Background: The March 1967 Central Park Be-In, held on Easter Sunday, was a monumental East Coast milestone for the 1960s counterculture movement, drawing over 10,000

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Feb. 26, 1970

• The Doors - Jim Morrison counterculture rock band
• "Morrison Hotel" album release advertisement
• Abbie Hoffman book release - "Woodstock Nation"

Page 41 has a full page advertisement for the release of: "Morrison Hotel", a album by the THE DOORS. (see images)
Background: Released in February 1970 by Elektra Records, Morrison Hotel stands as a pivotal turning point in The Doors' discography, marking a dramatic departure from the

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Dec. 29, 1966

• Stokely Carmichael performance at the Village Theatre
• Civil Rights Movement activist and organizer
• "Turn this Town Out" Black Power & March Against Fear
• Psychedelic celebration w/ Timothy Leary ad

The front page has a heading: "Stokely Carmichael: He Turns Them On" with lead-in: "At Village Theatre" and photo. (see images)
Background: This December 29, 1966 issue of The Village Voice captures a historical pivot point in

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, April 13, 1967

• Richard Alpert and STP vs. LSD drug
• 2,5-Dimethoxy-4-methylamphetamine
• "Serenity, Tranquility and Peace" psychedelic
• Andy Warhol's The Velvet Underground
• Live at The Gymnasium advertisement

Starting on page 7 is an article heading: "Is Acid Obsolete? The New Letters Are STP" Text continues on another page. 
Background: Richard Alpert saw LSD as a powerful tool that could offer brief glimpses of higher consciousness, but he

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Feb. 6, 1969

• The Jeff Beck Group w/ Jethro Tull & Mountain
• British & American rock bands - Beck cancelled
• Stony Brook University concert advertisement

Page 29 has a 6 x 2 inch advertisement for "Jeff Beck & more" concert at Stony Brook University. (see image) Actually Jeff Beck would cancel this venue but Jethro Tull and Mountain would perform.
Background: The February 16, 1969 concert at Stony Brook University's campus gymnasium stands as

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, June 21, 1983

• Very early & rare Run-DMC D.M.C. mention
• "It's Like That" song release - brief review
• Beginning of new-school hip hop - rap music

Page 73 has a very early take on the recent release of "It's Like That" by Run DMC with heading: "John Who?". (see images)
Background: Run-D.M.C.’s debut single “It’s Like That” received its first major media coverage in The Village Voice on June 21, 1983, in a short article titled “John Who?”

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Feb. 10-16, 1982

• 1st successful rapper Kurtis Blow advertisement
• Berlin Club with Davy DMX in Manhattan NYC
• Very beginning of new-school hip hop - rap music

Page 110 has various advertisements for upcoming local entertainment events which includes a 6 1/2 x 5 inch ad for a performance by "KURTIS BLOW" with DJ Davy DMX at the "Berlin" private club in Manhattan. (see images)
Background: In 1982, Kurtis Blow, a pioneer of hip hop,

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., Nov. 17, 1952

• Operation "Ivy King" - 1st Hydrogen Bomb tests
• First thermonuclear device - fusion
• Elugelab Island - Enewetak Atoll

The top of the front page has a four column headline: "AEC ADMITS H-BOMB TESTING IN PACIFIC" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 20 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally nice.

Conducted during Operation Ivy in November 1952 at Enewetak Atoll, the U.S. nuclear testing series marked a monumental shift in

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Dec. Oct. 2, 1676

• Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
• Hold something in your hands from the 17th 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

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Feb. 3, 1972

• Willowbrook State School - Children with disabilities
• Early Geraldo Rivera expose on neglect and abuse
• Early Jackson Browne night club performance ad

Beginning on the front page is a expose report headed: "Willowbrook's children: our final shame" with two related photos. (see images) Coverage continues on a inside page with 2 more related photos.
wikipedia notes: In early 1972, Geraldo Rivera, then an investigative reporter for

NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, April 11, 1938

• NYSE president Richard Whitney fraud
• New York Stock Exchange embezzlement

The front page has a nice banner headline: "WHITNEY GETS 5 TO 10-YEAR TERM" with subheads and related photo. (see images) Nice for display. Lengthy coverage continues on page 3 with related pictorial. 
Complete with all 30 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.

Background: On April 11, 1938, former New York Stock

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 6, 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 upcoming live concert performances by "LIZA MINNELLI" 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

THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 13, 1935

• Huey Long assassination (shot)
• Baton Rouge funeral and burial
• The Kingfish - Louisiana Senator

The front page has a one column heading: "THOUSANDS MOURN AS LONG IS BURIED" with subheads. (see images) Coverage continues inside with related photo. 
Complete with all 46 pages, rag edition in nice condition.

Background: Huey Long’s funeral on September 12, 1935, was one of the most dramatic and heavily attended public events in Louisiana’s history, drawing an

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 23, 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 re-release of  "RETRIBUTION" starring Dennis Lipscomb on one of the pages. (see images). 
In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct theatrical

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, FINAL ELECTION EXTRA!, Nov. 8, 1939

• Ham and Eggs movement
• Pension scheme losses

The front page has a nice headline: "HAM-EGGS LOSES 2 TO 1; ROSSI WINS" with subhead. (see images) Nice for display. The "ham and eggs" movement in 1938 was a misguided attempt to provide elderly Californians with a weekly pension.
Complete with 30 pages, light toning, small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.

THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, December 8, 1937

• Ted Williams acquired by the Boston Red Sox
• Very early mention prior to his MLB baseball debut
• Great to have in a hometown newspaper title

This newspaper has a somewhat discrete but extremely early report in the sport's section (page 11) on the Boston Red Sox acquiring a young 19 year old by the name of Ted Williams. Near the bottom of the page under the heading: "Major Leagues Stick to Their Respective Balls" with text that begins with:

THE HOUSE OF SEVEN GABLES (1899 Edition), by Nathaniel Hawthorne

Published in Chicago by Donohue, Henneberry & Co., this un-dated late 19th-century decorative cloth edition features Nathaniel Hawthorne’s classic 1851 Gothic romance. A manuscript ink presentation on the front flyleaf reads, "From Willie Helm, Wishing you a Merry Christmas, 1899," establishing its definitive provenance at the close of the Victorian era.

Originally written during Hawthorne’s most productive literary period in

BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Massachusetts, August 4, 1855  The front page shows: "Chantrey's Statue of Washington, at the State House, Boston" Among the prints within are: "East India Silk Worm" "South Sea Islanders at Sydney, New South Wales (Australia)" "View of St. John, New Brunswick" "Squaw Rock at Squantum, Mass." "Kanzas City" (Kansas City) which is an extremely early view of a portion of this town, with related text; "City of Muscatine, Iowa" with related text; "Fort Snelling,

DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Richmond, Virginia, July 6, 1863

• Historic Battle of Gettysburg
• From the Confederate perspective

Not only is this a nice newspaper from the Confederacy, but it is from the Confederate capital.
Although the front page has much reporting on the Civil War, certainly the most significant content in this issue is the rather lengthy & detailed reporting on the first two days of the Battle of Gettysburg found on the back page.
The reports are headed: "Latest News From The North"

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 30, 1930

• Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Army Cadets
• 2nd to last collegiate game coached by Knute Rockne
• From the city where the game was played (very rare)

Here is truly a terrific issue on Notre Dame football. The front page has a nice banner headline that announces: "110,000 SEE ARMY LOSE, 7-6" with subheads. (see) Unusual for such a nice headline concerning sports on the front page of any newspaper. Rare as such.
The front page of the sport's section (inside) has

THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, Massachusetts, April 4, 1768  Inside has most of a page taken up with a letter from the Speaker of the Mass. Assembly to one of the King's Secretaries of State, which includes: "...it seems to be conclusive that as those acts were made with the sole & express purpose of raising a revenue out of America, the subjects here are in those instances unfortunately deprived of the sold disposal of their property...The people of this Province would by no means be inclined to

NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 5, 1861

• Rabbi Morris... Morris Jacob Raphall
• The Biblical view of slavery
• B'nai Jeshurun (Manhattan Synagogue)

The last column of the front page is taken up with a lengthy report, carrying over to take all of pages 2, 3,4 and 5, with heads including: "STATE OF THE UNION" "Our National Fast Day" "Its General Observance in the Metropolis" "The Religious View of The Crisis" "Sermons, Address, and Prayers by..." "Immense Crowds at the Churches" and more.
Among those who

HARPER'S WEEKLY (single print), New York, Nov. 29, 1862  This authentic, stand-alone, full-page woodcut engraving features Winslow Homer's spirited wartime illustration, "Thanksgiving in Camp,"  from an original Nov 29, 1862 issue.

The artistic and historical significance of this print lies in its vivid portrayal of life behind the battle lines during the second year of the American Civil War. Homer depicts Union soldiers enthusiastically celebrating Thanksgiving in camp—gathering around

HARPER'S WEEKLY (single print), New York, Dec. 3, 1864  This authentic, stand-alone, full-page woodcut engraving features Winslow Homer's poignant holiday illustration, "Thanksgiving Day in the Army—The Wishbone," from an original Dec. 3, 1864 issue.

The artistic and historical significance of this print centers on Homer's remarkable ability to capture the quiet, human moments of Union soldiers during the American Civil War. Published just weeks after President Abraham Lincoln's national

THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, Nov. 24, 1850  Newspapers from the pre-Civil War South are rather difficult to find. Here is one from Louisiana.
Among the back page ads is one headed: "Slaves! Slaves! Slaves!" which notes in part: "The subscribers are prepared to receive, on consignment, for sale in this market, any number of slaves, having one of the best showrooms in the city, & large & comfortable quarters where every attention will be paid to their comfort. Merchants, planters, and families

VERMONT GAZETTE, Bennington, Dec. 11, 1838  Part of page 1, all of page 2, and extending onto page 3 are devoted to the complete printing of the "MESSAGE of the President of the United States to the Two Houses of Congress," signed in type by President Martin Van Buren. This extensive State of the Union address delivers a thorough primary-source recap of the major national, financial, and political developments of 1838.

The historical significance of this address centers on the Van Buren

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 1, 1859  The top of page 1 features prominent column coverage on the shocking Washington murder case under the multi-line headings: "The Sickles Tragedy", "A Preliminary Examination Waived—Mr. Sickles Remains in Prison", and "Continuation of the Excitement—State of Public Feeling." Taking over half a column, the report details the immediate aftermath of New York Congressman Daniel E. Sickles' sensational murder of Philip Barton Key II—the District of Columbia U.S.

NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, Aug. 13, 1849

• California gold rush
• 49ers

The front page has  2 1/2 columns taken up with the writings of Bayard Taylor, headed: "Bayard Taylor's Letters....No. V" "The Isthmus In July" with many subheads. This is an interesting "travelogue" of a man's journey across the Isthmus of Panama and his experience with travel by ship. Bayard Taylor was a writer of some renown. Page 2 has: "Bayard Taylor's Letters....No. VI" "On The Pacific" with many subheads as well, and closes

THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 16, 1863

• President Abraham Lincoln
• State of the Union Address
• Rare pro-Confederate publication

This issue is significant in that it published on page 6 the: "President's Message" being Abraham Lincoln's annual state-of-the-union address, which takes over half of pg. 6 and nearly half of pg. 7 where it is signed in type: Abraham Lincoln. Not surprisingly there is much in this address on the events of the Civil War.
Immediately following this address is a

THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, June 19, 1989  The front page photo of this issue shows "150 Years of Baseball - A fond, reflective look at the game that grew into a national pastime."
Additional content within this issue relates to Baseball Hall of Famers including: Babe Ruth, Jackie Robinson, Walter Johnson, Lou Gehrig, and much more. Yet another article tells of the development and progression of Little League Baseball, and its roots in Williamsport, PA.
Certainly the premier

THE DAILY GRAPHIC, An Illustrated Evening Newspaper, New York, Feb. 9, 1875  This was the first American newspaper to feature daily illustrations. It would exist for 16 years.
The front page is entirely taken up with a print captioned: "The Trial of Rev. Henry Ward Beecher--Mr. Tilton, the Plaintiff, on the Witness Stand".
The Beecher-Tilton Scandal was the sensation of the day.
Pages 4 & 5 are entirely taken up with ten prints, including a half page: "Bull Fighting In Spain" & a half page of:

THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, May, 1795

• Post United States States Constitution

The bulk of the issue is taken up with a wide range of eclectic articles as noted on the full title/contents page. Included are several letters signed in type by John Adams, Samuel Adams, James Madison & others. Also: "Description of a Visit to Mount Etna" among other articles. Near the back is the "Monthly Gazette" with the latest news of the day. Included is; "Revision of Constitution" which has an

(10) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of ten 2nd-rate & damaged Harper's Weekly illustrated newspapers from the early 1900's. Well over 50 prints - each over 100 years old! All will be dated from 1900-1919 and will be a blend of 2nd rate and partially damaged issues which may include any combination of missing or damaged pages, staining, and/or loose spines. If ordering folders, please order at least 3. The images shown are only representative of the lot you will receive. Actual issues vary.

• Half-lots are

THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, July 11, 1850

• Rare antebellum publication
• From the deep, deep South

Newspapers from the pre-Civil War South are rather difficult to find. Here is one from Louisiana.
Among the many page 2 ads is one headed: "Slaves! Slaves! Slaves!" which notes in part: "The subscribers are prepared to receive, on consignment, for sale in this market, any number of slaves, having one of the best showrooms in the city, & large & comfortable quarters where every attention will be paid

NEW YORK TIMES, April 24, 1868

• President Andrew Johnson
• Reconstruction era impeachment trial

Almost the entire front page is taken up with reports on the Johnson impeachment trial, with first column heads: "IMPEACHMENT" "Conclusion of Manager Boutwell's Argument" "Preliminary Speech of Mr. Nelson for the Defense" "The Personal Attacks Upon the President Repelled" and "The Impeachment Trial" with many subheads as well.
Eight pages, very nice condition.

Background: In 1868, President Andrew

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Aug. 13, 1852

• Uncle Tom's Cabin book

The front page has a detailed ad headed: "Uncle Tom's Cabin--80,000 copies in 16 weeks! a sale unprecedented in the history of bookselling in America..." with more on it (see).
Also a small notice for: "Uncle Tom's Cabin As It Is, being narratives, scenes, and Incidents of the real 'Life Among the Lowly', by W. L. G. Smith..."
Uncle Tom's Cabin is an anti-slavery novel by American author Harriet Beecher Stowe.

DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, Aug. 13, 1864

• From the capital of the Confederacy

Nice to have a newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy.
The front page has over 2 columns with war reports headed: "The War News" "The Northern Border--The Trans-Mississippi" "Additional From the North" "Gov. Seymour and Mayor Gunther Taking Advantage of Lincoln" "General Grant in Maryland" and more.
The back page begins with a lengthy editorial: "The Yankees the Greatest of all Kidnappers".
Complete as a

THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Nov. 1, 1941

• German occupation publication
• Attack on Pearl Harbor close

A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.
Among the front page reports are: "Whilst  Tanks Are Rolling Towards Moscow Soviet Radio Denies Arrival of Allied Material" "The English Are Our Traditional Enemies The De Gaullists Have Neither Seen Nor Understood Anything" "Kalinin In