Historic Newspapers: New Additions

ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, October 26, 1933

• Raising price of Gold
• Henry Morgenthau, Jr.
• Franklin D. Roosevelt

The top of the front page has a three column headline: "PRICES RISE WITH GOLD; MINE OWNERS SUMMONED; NRA ENFORCEMENT BEGUN" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 40 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, binding slits along the spine, generally good.

Background: On October 26, 1933, President Franklin D. Roosevelt officially launched his radical daily gold-purchasing

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Aug. 15, 1968

• Anti-Vietnam War demonstrations advertisement
• Democratic Party National Convention in Chicago

Page 19 has a full page advertisement for upcoming Anti-Democrat Party & Vietnam War demonstrations. (see images)
Background: The August 24–29, 1968 anti-Vietnam War rallies surrounding the Democratic National Convention in Chicago served as a watershed moment in 20th-century American politics, exposing deep national fractures over

PARADE magazine section only of the Detroit Free Press, Sept. 27, 1959

• Asian actress Nobu MaCarthy color cover photo
• Post World War II era Japanese Woman in Hollywood

The front page of this section has a nice color photo of Nobu McCarthy. And And page 26 has a editorial on her with a few more photos. (see images) 
Complete with 40 pages, a little close cut & irregular along the top margin, otherwise very nice.

Background: In 1959, Japanese-born actress and former Miss Tokyo runner-up Nobu

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 23, 1675

• 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

PICTURE SECTION only of the Chicago Sunday Tribune, Nov. 24, 1935

• Illustrator William James Aylward
• "LANDING OF THE PILGRIMS"
• Vibrant color illustration - print

The front page of this photo section has a very nice color illustration titled: "LANDING OF THE PILGRIMS" by W. J. Aylward.
Complete picture section with all 8 pages, rag edition in nice condition.

Background: Published in the Chicago Sunday Tribune on November 24, 1935—just days ahead of Thanksgiving—W. J. Aylward’s full-color

SUN-TIMES, Chicago, May 10, 1980

• Tampa's Bay's Sunshine Skyway Bridge collapse
• Freighter MV Summit Venture collision

The front page has a banner headline: "Ship slams bridge, 32 plunge to death" with subheads and photo. (see images) More on pages 4 & 5.
Complete with all 80 pages, tabloid size, good condition.

Background: The catastrophic collapse of Tampa Bay’s Sunshine Skyway Bridge on May 9, 1980—triggered when the 606-foot freighter MV Summit Venture struck a critical support pier during a

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 27, 1936

• Early Helium filled balloons w/ photo
• Father Diedrich Knickerbocker mishap
• Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade - balloons

The top of 3 has a one column heading: "GIANT LOSES HEAD HOLIDAY PARADE" with subheads and related photo. (see images) The 1936 parade included several 1st appearances of iconic balloons, but most noteworthy were the first appearances of the following floats: "The Old Lady Who Lived in a Shoe", "Jack the Giant Killer" (the giant did not fare

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Sept. 8, 1975

• Early KISS - American hard rock band
• "Alive!" tour performance advertisement
• Ace Frehley - Gene Simmons - Paul Stanley
• Memorial Field at Mount Vernon (CANCELLED)
• Jimmy Hoffa's disappearance
• American Labor Union leader - Teamsters

Page 141 has a 1/2 page advertisement for the upcoming "The Summer's End Festival" at Memorial Field with the headliner being KISS. This event was ultimately cancelled though. Still a very early ad for

THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, August 21, 1955

• Arnold Palmer "The King" wins
• His very 1st victory on the PGA tour
• American professional golfer (rookie season)

The front page of the sport's section (near the back) has a one column heading : "Palmer Wins In Canadian" with subhead and scoreboard. (see images)
Complete in a 70+ pages Sunday edition, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally nice.

Background: At the 1955 Canadian Open held at Toronto's Weston Golf and Country Club,

THE PARSONS SUN, Kansas, September 13, 1962

• John F. Kennedy JFK Rice University speech
• Space race vs. Russia - Going to the moon ?

The top of page 2 has a two column heading: "'Theme in Space: We Will Lead" with lead-in: "First to Moon" (see images)  I suspect this to be a rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
Complete with 16 pages, close cut along the right margin, some small binding holes along the spine, generally in good condition.

NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM April 12, 1938

• Jackie Coogan sues his mother
• Hollywood child actor star
• Uncle Fester - The Addams Family fame
• California Child Actor's Bill prelude

The bottom of the front page has a three column heading: "'Promised Nothing.' Mother of Coogan Says, As Husband Jeers Stepson's $4,000,000 Claim" A related pictorial is on page 8. (see images)
Complete with 34 pages, light toning at the margins, small binding holes along the spine, generally in nice condition.

Background: Jackie

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Jan. 25, 1945

• Clark Air Base - Field captured
• Luzon Island, Philippines
• World War II - WWII
• Pacific Air Forces take over

The front page has nice banner headline: "M'ARTHUR MEN SEE BATAAN!" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display. Related map is on page 5.
Complete with 30 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, generally very nice.

wikipedia notes: During the war, Allied prisoners on the Bataan Death March passed by the main gate of

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE January 26, 1935.

• SS Mohawk shipwreck
• Ward Line ocean liner
• New Jersey coast collision
• Charles Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping Trial
• Bruno Hauptmann takes the stand

The front page has a one column heading: "Sea Tragedy Toll 46 Lost; 117 Rescued" with the back page containing 7 related photos. (see images)
The front page also has a five column heading: "Hauptmann Shouts Denial of Slaying" with subheads.
Complete with 30 pages, rag edition in very nice condition. A few small binding

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 28, 1986 (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  "DOWN BY LAW" 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

Sunday CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, Aug. 13, 1995

• Courtney Love - American singer & guitarist
• Alternative & grunge rock music - Hole (band)

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

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 24 1991

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

Page 2 has a photo with small heading: "Grisly Crime Scene"
And top of page 14 has a one column photo of Dahmer with heading: "Body Parts, Vat of Acid Found in Apartment". (see images) 
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
Complete with all major sections (70+ pages), very nice condition.

Background: The arrest of Jeffrey Dahmer

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 for the 5th week showing of "TERMINATOR 2: JUDGEMENT DAY" in L.A. on one of the pages. (see images).
In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct theatrical promotional graphics and

THE DAILY POST-BOY, London, Aug. 28, 1733

• Forty-three years prior to the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War

A fine example of this single sheet issue with the front page having various items from London, and the back page is mostly taken up with advertisements.
Single sheet, 9 by 15 1/2 inches, very nice condition.

Background: The Daily Post-Boy was a British newspaper first published in 1733. It was known for covering a variety of topics including politics, crime, and social events,

THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Jan. 26, 1967

• Early Bob Dylan & his electric guitar

The front page has a heading: "Brecht of the Juke Box, Poet of Electric Guitar"  with lead-in: "Bob Dylan" by Journalist Jack Newfield. (see images for partial text)
It is worth noting that "The Village Voice" was an American news and culture paper, known for being the country's first alternative newsweekly. Founded in 1955, the Voice began as a platform for the creative community of New York

LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 8, 1983 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf) featuring a collectible print advertisement for a upcoming live performance of "LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS" at the Westwood Playhouse 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

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., January 31, 1939

• Hitler calls for Jewish extermination

The top of the front page has a four column headline: "HITLER PLEDGES GERMANY WILL SUPPORT ITALY IN ANY WAR;  WARNS U.S. TO STOP MEDDLING" with subheads and photo. (see images) Text of Hitler's speech is on page 8. This is considered one of the more blatant statements by Hitler calling for the extermination of the Jews and was a catalyst for the Holocaust.
Complete with 16 pages, light toning and some wear at

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 18, 1963

• Interracial marriages increase
• Civil Right movement era

The front page has a piece by Fred Powledge on the increase of interracial marriages during the Civil Rights movement with three column heading: "Negro-White Marriages in Rise Here". Lengthy report continues inside with a few related photos. (see images) 
Complete with all 52 pages, minor margin wear, nice condition.

Background: Published on the front page of The New York Times on October 18, 1963 (rather

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 8, 1961

• U.S. Air Force Major Robert M. White
• Rocket powered North American X-15  jet
• 1st time Mach 4 achieved - 4x speed of sound

The front page has a four column heading: "X-15 Flies 2,650 M.P.H., Cracking Record" with subhead and photo. (see images) Another photo of White on page 16.
Complete with 68 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margin, more so along the top, right margin, generally nice.

Background: On March 7, 1961, U.S. Air Force Major Robert M.

PUCK, New York, Jan. 3, 1883

• Color political prints

Puck was America's first successful humor magazine of colorful cartoon caricatures and political satire, publishing from 1871 until 1918. It was also the first to successfully adopt full color lithography printing for a weekly publication. The color prints are much desired for their displayability. This issue has as its political cartoons:
front page: "Edson's Fix."
double-page centerfold: "Stalwart Stupidity." 
back page: "Just As Dangerous Now

CALENDAR section only of the Los Angeles Times, June 29, 2001

• Best original "A.I. Artificial Intelligencer" advertisement
• Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
• Science Fiction film by Steven Spielberg

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "A.I. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE" 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,

1944 World War II Italian Fascist propaganda placard.
An exceptionally striking and historically revealing placard titled "Come ci vorrebbero" ("How They Would Like Us to Be"), featuring a provocative racial caricature intended to arouse resentment against Great Britain and the Allied powers. 
The vivid color illustration, attributed to Italian artist Dante Coscia (1912–1998), depicts a grotesquely caricatured Black colonial soldier wearing a military helmet and uniform and holding a golf club,

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., August 17, 1807

• On the Lewis and Clark expedition
• Book prospectus advertisement

A full column of the back page is taken up with a notice headed: "Proposals, By Conrad, Lucas & Co...For Publishing Lewis and Clark's Tour to the Pacific Ocean, Through the Interior of the Continent of North America." 
This lengthy prospectus announces the proposed publication of Captain Meriwether Lewis's official account of the celebrated expedition of 1804–1806, undertaken

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 14, 1939

• Physicist Albert Einstein
• Creation of the Universe
• Theory of Relativity

Page 3 features a notable science report under the column heading: "EINSTEIN SOLVES ONE OF SCIENCE'S GREAT PUZZLES", which is timed with the eve of his 60th birthday. The article details famed physicist Albert Einstein announcing his work on a Unified Field Theory—a single mathematical concept aiming to unite gravitation, magnetism, and matter into one overarching law governing the

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, June 6, 1928

• Woman aviator Amelia Earhart
• About to make history
• Airplane "Friendship"

The ftpg. has a nice photo captioned "Amelia M. Earhart and Wilmer Stultz" and headed: "Gale Prevents Girl's Start on Sea Flight", with a related article.
After weather & other complications Earhart would fly the Atlantic on June 17 becoming the first woman to do so.
Complete in 30 pages, light toning, a little margin wear, generally good.

Background: The June 6, 1928 issue of The Detroit

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE TIMES, Pennsylvania, June 22, 1939

• Lou Gehrig ends baseball career
• Infantile Paralysis - New York Yankees

The sports page has a significant report in the world of baseball history with one column heads noting: "Gehrig Says He Will Fight Off Paralysis" "Lou Afflicted With Hardening of Tissues and Muscles in the Spinal Region" "Slowed His Reflexes".
The text includes: "...He has gradually resigned himself to the realization that his baseball career has ended...'Going to the

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 13, 1932

• New York Yankees opening day game
• Babe Ruth's famous HR swing photo
• MLB - Major League Baseball

The sport's section (page 13) has a banner headline: "Ruth and Byrd Hit Two Homers Apiece as Yanks Defeat Athletics in Opener" with subheads, box scores and 2 related photos, one showing Babe Ruth's famous swing of the bat. This was the opening day game for the 1932 baseball season.
Forty pages, a few cutouts throughout including one on the front page (see white paper

THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., May 5, 1853

• Harriet Beecher Stowe
• "Uncle Toms Cabin"
• Anti-slavery publication

This newspaper is forever linked to the best-selling novel of the 19th century: "Uncle Tom's Cabin", for the book was originally released as a 40 week serial in this anti-slavery newspaper beginning in June, 1851. It was the newspaper's publisher who encouraged Stowe to produce the work in book form, and it is common consensus that the book had much to do with popularizing sentiment

LOS ANGLES TIMES, May 27, 1987

• Larry Bird's "The Steal" - Boston Celtics
• Eastern Conference Playoff Finals
• vs. Detroit Pistons - NBA basketball

The top of the front page of the sport's section has a heading: "Bird's Soaring Theft, Assist Stagger the Pistons, 108-107" with photo. (see images)
Complete with all sections (80 pages), great condition.

background: Larry Bird’s legendary steal occurred in Game 5 of the 1987 Eastern Conference Finals between the Boston Celtics and Detroit Pistons on May

KA ELELE (The Messenger). Honolulu, Oahu, Sept. 24, 1846. Buke 2 (Vol. 2), Pepa (no.) 12.   This is an exceptionally scarce original Hawaiian-language newspaper published during the constitutional era of the Kingdom of Hawaii. Edited under the direction of Rev. Richard Armstrong, Ka Elele ranks among the earliest and most important newspapers printed for Native Hawaiian readers. Appearing at a time when Hawaii possessed one of the world's highest literacy rates, the newspaper served as a

THE NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 6, 1865

• President Andrew Johnson's State of the Union Address
• Expresses deep God-directed gratitude
• Much mention of the loss of Abraham Lincoln

The top of the first column of the front page has a heading: "MESSAGE of the President Of The United States To The Two Houses Of Congress...." Text of the address takes up 5 columns, all on the front page and is signed in type: Andrew Johnson. It includes in part: "To express gratitude to God in the name of the people for the

NEW YORK HERALD,  Sept. 6, 1863

• Tennessee Map - Kingston
• Charleston, South Carolina

The front page is dominated by a large Civil War map headed: "ALL TENNESSEE REDEEMED. The Capture of Kingston--Chattanooga & Knoxville Outflanked...".
Various column heads on the Civil War as well including: "Charleston" "The Rebels Have Fifteen-Inch Guns" "General Foster's Department"  "Gallant & Successful Charges Upon the Enemy" and more.
Eight pages, very nice condition.

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 24, 1770

• The Boston Massacre
• Historic reporting

This is simply a terrific issue as it gives an excellent account of the Boston Massacre as taken from the "Boston Gazette" newspaper of March 12, 1770, the issue so famous that it was reprinted due to its excellent account of this, one of the most famous events of the 18th century, and a catalyst for action which would result in the Revolutionary War.
The report begins: "On the evening of Monday, being the 5th

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Dec. 2, 1868

• Selfridge's Patent Washington Machine
• 19th century Industrial Revolution

The front page features "Reynolds' Steam Condensing and Water Elevating Engine". Inside the issue are: "Selfridge's Patent Washing Machine"; "Gear's Variety Planing and Molding Machine"; "Hattan's Patent Fireplace"; "Dimock's Thermo-Annuciator"; and additional illustrations, articles and advertisements.
Complete in sixteen pages and in nice condition.

Background: Patented and

PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Nov. 3, 1862

• The African American Delegation to Abraham Lincoln
• Free Negroes - black colonization in Washington D.C. ?

The most noteworthy article is found on page 4 headed: "Free Colored Emigrants" which is a letter from free Washington, D.C. blacks to President Abraham Lincoln in which they plead that he follow-through on his promise to provide, upon his own recommendation made in August, a new homeland in South America.
The letter includes in part: "Many of us, acting

THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, August 10, 1776

• Great year to have (1776)
• re. Declaration of Independence
• American Revolutionary War

This was a decidedly Tory newspaper, supportive of the British efforts in America. This newspaper ended publication in June, 1778 when the British evacuated the city. This issue was printed less than a month after it printed the Declaration of Independence (July 13 issue).
The front page includes an ad for the reprinting of a pamphlet titled: "American

NEW YORK TIMES, June 27, 1861

• President Abraham Lincoln receives
• Honorary degree from Columbia College
• Pre Battle of Bull Run - Manassas, Virginia

Page 4 has a great article: "Abraham Lincoln, LL.D." which begins: "The Trustees of Columbia College, at their Annual Commencement...most happily struck the chord of public feeling, by conferring on Abraham Lincoln the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws...", an interesting fact unknown to many.
Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are:

NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 3, 1863

• Mormons - Mormonism - LDS
• Salt Lake City, Utah immigration

Page 2 has most of a column taken up with: "Affairs In Utah - Fatal Adventures with Grizzly Bears--The Peach Crop--Arrival of Saints--Miscellaneous News" with a dateline from "Salt Lake City".
The report begins with much detail concerning encounters with grizzly bears. Further on is: "...Capts. Patterson's, Sanders' and Preston's companies of Mormon immigrants have arrived...The immigrants report that the

THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET OR THE GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, May 27, 1779

• American Revolutionary War
• General George Washington
• Exchange of prisoners talks

The front page begins with two detailed reward ads for deserted soldiers.

One-third of the front page and over one-third of page 2 are taken up with the: "Report of Commissioners for Settling a Cartel for the Exchange of prisoners" this being addressed: "To his Excellency GEORGE WASHINGTON, Esquire, General and Commander in Chief of all

NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 21, 1861

• First Battle of Lexington
• Missouri State Guard victory

Among the front page column heads on the Civil War: "THE REEBELLION" "Important News From Missouri" "Additional Particulars of the Battle at Lexington" "The Enemy's Assaults on the Town Repulsed with Sever Loss" "Sharp Skirmishing at Black River & on the Kansas Border" "Preparations for Active Hostilities in Kentucky" "The Loyalists of Kentucky Joining the Union Army" and more.
Eight pages, minor foxing at

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, Dec. 19, 1772

• Pre-Revolutionary War America

The second page has the follow-up petition from the Freeholders of Boston expressing once again their concern about the salaries of the judges of the Superior Court, as well as a request for a special meeting of the General Assembly to discuss this important and alarming matter.
A reply from the Governor says their reasons are insufficient and they have not altered his opinion in the matter. He also denied their request for a

SUNDAY NEWS, New York City, August 17, 1969

• Woodstock music festival at Bethel,  New York
• At the height of the Hippie generation
• Sex, Drugs and rock & roll

If there were a collection of newspapers that defined the counterculture movement of the 1960's, this issue must be among them. The Woodstock Music Festival, late summer of 1969, brought the turbulent decade of the '60's to a close. Rolling Stone magazine listed it as one of the 50 moments that changed the history of rock & roll. The festival

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 11, 1932

• Adolf Hitler vs. Paul Von Hindenburg
• Last major setback before rise to power (Hitler)
• Germany presidential election

The front page has a six column head: "Hindenburg Defeats Hitler for Presidency" with subheads. A few related photos are on the back page.
This report covers the German election of President Paul Von Hindenburg over Adolf Hitler. Hitler's rise to power would be right around the corner. Also nice reporting on the Lindbergh baby kidnapping case

CAMP NEWS, Philadelphia, Feb. 1, 1870  This was the: "National Organ of the Patriotic Order Sons of America". This fraternity still exists and its information notes that the beginnings of the P.O.S. of A. are found in the early days of the American Republic.
Patriots banded together to uphold the principles of Americanism and duty to the flag, including the preservation of the public school system, The Constitution of the United States and the American way of life. An historic service rendered

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 6, 1861

• John C. Fremont's controversial "Emancipation Proclamation"

Among the inside page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE WAR FOR THE UNION" "Gov. Gamble & Gen. Fremont" "Army Appointments" "Death of A Leading Rebel" "Jeff. Davis's Death Believed in Louisville" "Condition of the Rebel Army" "Bombardment of Galveston".
Page 6 has a report concerning: "Fremont's Proclamation-- Its Reception in the North-West--New Era in the War--25,000 Slaves Declared Free..." and

NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 21, 1858

• Heavyweights John Morrissey vs. John C. Heenan
• Pre-Civil War bare-knuckle boxing championship

The front page has a "Postscript" report on the famous boxing match between Morrissey and Heenan.
The column heads: "The Great Prize Fight" "The Combat of Morrissey and Heenan for the Championship" "Morrissey The Victor" with over a full column on the match including a round-by-round account.
An editorial report is inside as well as a report: "The Return of an Intended