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A "red, white & blue" Fourth of July issue... an interesting curiosity...
Item #717565
July 04, 1890
WILLIAMSPORT REPUBLICAN, Pennsylvania, July 4, 1890 Printed at the top above the masthead: "FOURTH OF JULY EDITION"
This is the complete issue which in celebration of the 4th of July opted to replace the typical black ink with alternating pages of red and blue, meaning pages 1, 4, 5 & 8 are printed entirely in blue ink, while pages 2, 3, 6 & 7 are entirely in red ink, which alon... See More
Death of Charles De Gaulle, in a Paris newspaper...
Item #717535
November 11, 1970
FRANCE-SOIR, Paris, France, Nov. 11, 1970 The front page is black-bordered and features a large & bold banner headline: "LA MORTE DE DE GAULLE" [The Death of De Gaulle].
Charles DeGaulle was a French general and statesman. He was the leader of Free France (1940–44) and the head of the provisional government of the French Republic (1944–46). In 1958, was elected as ... See More
1989 Club MTV performances advertisement...
Item #717471
June 13, 1989
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, June 13, 1989
* Club MTV Tour at the Meadowlands
Page 73 has a full page advertisement for a upcoming "CLUB MTV" performance at the Meadowlands Area in East Rutherford. (see images)
AI notes: On July 23, 1989, the Club MTV Tour stopped at the Brendan Byrn e Arena (Meadowlands) in New Jersey. The event feature... See More
1982 Joan Jett editorial... Woman rocker...
Item #717470
January 05, 1982
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Jan. 6-12, 1982
* Joan Jett & the Blackhearts - Woman rocker
* Editorial near the beginning of her music career
Page 61 has an editorial by Tom Smucker on the rise of Joan Jett in the music World with heading: "A Joan Jett Fantasy" within a photo of her performing. (szee images)
background: Smucker praises Jo... See More
Jewish Holocaust begins in 1933....
Item #717469
April 01, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 1, 1933
* Nazis boycott Jewish businesses
* Beginning of the Holocaust - Jews
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "NAZIS CUT BOYCOTT TO DAY WITH THREAT OF RENEWAL IF WORLD DOES NOT RECANT" with subheads that include: "Will Resume Wednesday to 'Annihilate' Jews if Attacks Go On" "Stores Closed In Munich"
... See More
* Nazis boycott Jewish businesses
* Beginning of the Holocaust - Jews
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "NAZIS CUT BOYCOTT TO DAY WITH THREAT OF RENEWAL IF WORLD DOES NOT RECANT" with subheads that include: "Will Resume Wednesday to 'Annihilate' Jews if Attacks Go On" "Stores Closed In Munich"
St. Valentine's Day Massacre investigation in a Chicago newspaper...
Item #717447
December 18, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Dec. 18, 1929
* Fred "Killer" Burke found to be involved in killings
* St. Valentine's Day Massacre investigations
* George 'Bugs' Moran & Al 'Scarface' Capone
* Best publication to be had - very rare as such
The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "MACHINE GUNS LINK BURKE TO GANG MASSACRE" with subhead. A few related ... See More
Althean Gibson wins 1957 Wimbledon singles...
Item #717446
July 07, 1957
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 7, 1957
* Althea Gibson wins Women's singles at Wimbledon
* First African American to win a championship there
* Historic victory breaking the color barrier in tennis
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Miss Gibson tennis Victor; Hoad to Turn Professional" with photo of Gibson receiving her trophy by Queen Elizabeth.&n... See More
1986 "The Color of Money" opening day advertisement...
Item #717425
October 21, 1986
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Oct. 21, 1986
* "The Color of Money" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere in NYC
* American sports drama (billiards - pool)
* Tom Cruise - Paul Newman - Martin Scorsese
Page 61 has a 8 x 4 3/4 inch advertisement for the opening day showing of "The Color of Money" in New York City.... See More
1986 New York City AIDS Walk Notice...
Item #717424
April 21, 1987
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, April 21, 1987
* 1986 New York City AIDS Walk advertisement
* Fundraiser event for retrovirus disease prevention
Page 19 has a nice full page advertisement for the upcoming "AIDS WALK" in Manhattan. Interesting this ad has a misprint as the date is one day off. It actually took place on the 18th. And the Village Vo... See More
1986 "Stand by Me" opening day advertisement...
Item #717423
August 12, 1986
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Aug. 12, 1986
* "Stand by Me" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere in NYC
* Coming-of-age drama film - Rob Reiner
Page 55 has a 10 1/2 x 6 1/2 inch advertisement for the opening day showing of "STAND BY ME" in New York City. (see images)
AI notes: Stand by Me is a 1986 coming-of-ag... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1698...
Item #717422
August 01, 1698
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 1, 1698
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* Hold something in your hands from the 17th century
* Nearing the beginning of the 18th century
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 ... See More
1986 Metallica concert NYC ad....
Item #717421
August 05, 1986
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Aug. 5, 1986
* Metallica concert performance advertisement
* Heavy Metal band - Felt Forum (cancelled)
* James Hetfield - Cliff Burton - Kirk Hammett
* Scheduled weeks prior to Bassist Cliff Burton's death
Page 71 has a 5 1/2 x 4 3/4 inch advertisement for a upcoming performance by "METALLICA" at the Felt Fo... See More
1981 Palsmatics w/ Wendy O. Williams nightclub ad...
Item #717420
May 05, 1981
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, May 5, 1981
* Plasmatics w/ singer Wendy O. Williams AD
* American hardcore punk rock band performance
* Bond International Casino in New York City
Page 105 has a 10 1/2 x 5 inch advertisement for upcoming performances by the "PLASMATICS" at the Bond International Casino in New York City. (see images)
backgr... See More
One of the most dramatic headlines of World War II...
Item #717418
August 10, 1945
LOS ANGELES EXAMINER, California, Aug. 10, 1945
* Terrific headline right after Atomic bombings
The front page features one of the largest, boldest, and most dramatic headlines of World War II with: "JAPS BEG TO QUIT ! " and various related subheads.
Complete with all 24 pages, light toning to upper half, some clear archival mending along the central fold of the front page, ... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1679...
Item #717417
July 03, 1679
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 3, 1679
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* Hold something in your hands from the 17th century
* 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... See More
1986 comedian Rodney Dangerfield RCMH ad...
Item #717413
August 26, 1986
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Aug. 26, 1986
* Rodney Dangerfield NYC advertisement
* American stand-up comedian and actor
* "I don't' get no respect" catchphrase fame
* Radio City Music Hall (RCMH) performances
Page 64 has a full page advertisement for upcoming performances by stand-up comedian "RODNEY DANGERFIELD&quo... See More
1989 "The Cure" concert advertisement...
Item #717412
July 25, 1989
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, July 25, 1989
* The Cure - English rock cult band
* Robert Smith - gothic new wave music
* Giants Stadium concert advertisement
* 1st stop in the U.S. for their "Prayer Tour"
Page 88 has a nice colorful full page advertisement for a upcoming "THE CURE" concert at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford,... See More
1986 The Moody Blues & The Fixx concerts ad...
Item #717411
September 09, 1986
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Sept. 9, 1986
* The Moody Blues & The Fixx bands
* English rock & New wave music
* Radio City Music Hall concerts
Page 69 has a full page advertisement for a upcoming "The MOODY BLUES & THE FIXX" concerts at the Radio City Music Hall in Manhattan. (see image)
background: In October 1986, ... See More
1985 Columbia University stedents protest...
Item #717410
April 23, 1985
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, April 23, 1985
* Columbia University students protest w/ photos
* Anti-apartheid movement - South Africa
The front page has and photo with headline: "Inside the Columbia Protests; A University at War with Itself" (see images) This editorial begins on page 13 and continues on a few more inside pages with a few more... See More
1989 Tom Petty concert advertisement...
Item #717409
July 18, 1989
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, July 18, 1989
* Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers concert ad
* Performance at the Meadowlands Arena
* "Strange Behavior" tour -
* "Full Moon Fever" album
Page 76 has a full page advertisement for a upcoming "TOM PETTY And The Heartbreakers" concert at the Meadowlands Area in East Rutherford. (see ima... See More
1989 "Lethal Weapon 2" opening day advertisement...
Item #717408
July 11, 1989
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, July 11, 1989
* "Lethal Weapon 2" film advertisement
* Opening day premiere in New York City
* Buddy cop action comedy movie series
* Actors Mel Gibson & Danny Glover
Page 40 has a full page advertisement for the opening day showing of "LETHAL WEAPON 2" (see images)
AI notes: Lethal Weap... See More
1981 "Excalibur" opening day advertisement...
Item #717407
March 31, 1981
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, March 31, 1981
* "Excalibur" film advertisement
* Opening day premiere in New York City
* Epic medieval fantasy movie - King Arthur
Page 40 has a full page advertisement for the opening day showing of "EXCALIBUR" (see images)
AI notes: Excalibur (1981), directed by John Boorman, is a visually strik... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1668...
Item #717197
January 19, 1668
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Jan. 19, 1668
* 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 wa... See More
1966 The Beach Boys at Yankee Stadium concert ad...
Item #717196
March 03, 1966
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, March 3, 1966
* The Beach Boys - American rock band
* Yankee Stadium concert advertisement
* A show that was cancelled - low ticket sales
* Judy Collins at Brooklyn College concert ad
The top of page 15 has a small advertisement for "The BEACH BOYS" concert at Yankee Stadium.
AI notes: The Beach Boys' scheduled concer... See More
1981 Bombing of Lebanon (Beirut)... PLO...
Item #717195
July 18, 1981
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 18, 1981
* Bombing of Beirut, Lebanon
* Israeli warplanes bombardment
* Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO)
* Lebanese Civil War - Palestinian insurgency
The top of the front page has a nice headline: "ISRAELIS BOMB BEIRUT IN RAIDS AGAINST THE P.L.O. IN LEBANON; 123 REPORTED DEAD, 550 INJURED" with subheads and two related photos. (see ima... See More
1906 San Francisco earthquake...
Item #717190
April 23, 1906
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, April 23, 1906
* San Francisco earthquake reports continue
The front page has several reports from stricken San Francisco with various headings that include: "DRENCHING RAIN ADDS TO MISERY" "THE PRESIDENT TO THE PUBLIC" and much more. (see images) More inside. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp"... See More
1986 "Jumpin' Jack Flash" opening day advertisement...
Item #717189
October 14, 1986
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Oct. 14, 1986
* "Jumpin' Jack Flash" film advertisement
* Opening day premiere in New York City
* Actress & "View" panelist Whoopi Goldberg
* American spy comedy movie - Penny Marshall
Page 58 has a full page advertisement for the opening day showing of "JUMPIN' JACK FLASH" in... See More
1986 Isao Tomita NYC concert advertisement...
Item #717188
September 16, 1986
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Sept. 16, 1986
* Japanese composer Isao Tomita
* Pioneer of electronic & space music
* Battery Park, New York City
* Statue of Liberty centennial
Page 65 has a full page advertisement for a upcoming performance by "TOMITA" at Battery Park in New York. This event celebrated the centennial of the Statue ... See More
Al Capone freed from prison....
Item #717113
November 17, 1939
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, November 17, 1939
* Al 'Scarface" Capone freed from prison
* Chicago gangster becomes a free man
* Best publication to be had ? (very rare as such)
The front page has a one column heading: "CAPONE, BROKEN AND ILL; FREED; PUT IN HOSPITAL" with small photo of Capone. (see images) Great to have from the city where he ruled the underground for ye... See More
Allied propaganda newspaper dropped from planes...
Item #716529
May 29, 1944
NACHRICHTEN FUR DIE TRUPPE, Europe, May 29, 1944 A most fascinating single sheet newspaper, which translates to "News For The Troops", published by the Psychological Warfare Division of the Allied forces and dropped by Allied aircraft over Germany during the closing year of the war. This newspaper/leaflet was created to counter Goebbels' propaganda machine. Notice this dates ab... See More
Rebel generals unite to attack Pittsburgh...
Item #716528
August 07, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 7, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "GRANT" "A Rebel Mine Exploded Under Our Works" "Expeditions Into North Carolina & Up the Rappahannock" "The Rebel Raid" "Reported Evacuation of Hagerstown by the Rebels" "Johnson's, McCausland's, Jackson's, Imboden's and Early's... See More
Print of Joseph Rainey, the first African-American to serve in the House...
Item #716450
January 14, 1871
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Jan. 14, 1871 Inside has a nice pint captioned: "Hon. J. H. Rainey, The First Colored American Representative--from a Photograph by Brady". There is a related article: "The Hon. Joseph H. Rainey" which notes in part: "...who was sworn into the U.S. House of Representatives on the 12th o December, is the first colored man that... See More
Allied propaganda newspaper dropped from planes...
Item #716337
May 29, 1944
NACHRICHTEN FUR DIE TRUPPE, Europe, May 29, 1944 A most fascinating single sheet newspaper, which translates to "News For The Troops", published by the Psychological Warfare Division of the Allied forces and dropped by Allied aircraft over Germany during the closing year of the war. This newspaper/leaflet was created to counter Goebbels' propaganda machine. Notice this dates ab... See More
Russian and Polish emigrants being vaccinated in New York (1881)...
Item #715769
May 14, 1881
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, May 14, 1881 The front cover has: "NEW YORK CITY - HEALTH OFFICERS VACCINATING RUSSIAN AND POLISH IMIGRANTS ON BOARD THE STEAMSHIP 'VICTORIA,' AT QUARANTINE...", which has a related article on page 6. Two inside pages have vignettes related to the progress of technical education. Additional interesting prints include: "New York City ... See More
A census of the Western Territory in 1795...
Item #714687
September 05, 1795
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Sept. 5, 1795
* Early Northwest Territory
* Ohio
All of pages 1 & 2 are taken up with the: "Plan of a Constitution for the French Republic, continued". Pg. 3 has a report that the governor of Penna. has prohibited all trade with New York and Norfolk due to a contagion. Also that "An enumeration of the inhabitants in the We... See More
Mormons work towards outlawing polygamy...
Item #714478
July 07, 1887
ALLEGANY REPORTER, Wellsville, New York, July 7, 1887
* Mormon history
* The polygamy question
Polygamy by the Mormons was not officially outlawed until 1890, which was a condition required before statehood was granted which happened in 1896, however a front page report in this issue notes the efforts in Utah by Mormon leaders which lead up to this historic decision. "Forbidding ... See More
1874 Bloody Benders... John Bender arrested ?...
Item #714477
April 10, 1874
THE NEW YORK HERALD, April 10, 1874
* Bloody Benders - serial killers
* John Bender arrested ?
* Mormons - Salt Lake City
The top of page 7 has one column headings: "THE BLOODTHIRSTY BENDERS" "Probable Arrest of the Kansas Murderers in Utah" "The Fugitive Family Hid in the Mountains" and more. (see) Nice reporting here.
Other news of the day. Complete with al... See More
Documents by Washington and Sam Adams...
Item #714449
July 27, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 27, 1796
* President George Washington
* Samuel Adams
The front page begins with a document: "Official By the President of the United States" concerning building codes for houses in the new city of Washington, D.C. It is signed in script type: Go. Washington.
Taking half of the ftpg. is: "An Act for Establishing a Turnpike Gate on such ... See More
Ten days before Washington's death...
Item #714446
December 04, 1799
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Dec. 4, 1799 This issue was printed less just ten days before the death of George Washington.
Inside has much on the Napoleonic War, including a back page article: "Buonaparte's Retreat from Syria". Page 3 has a detailed ad for: "Forty Dollars Reward" for deserted soldiers.
Four pages, minor foxing, nice condition... See More
Lincoln is not an ugly man... Great article on all aspects of Lincoln...
Item #713874
August 21, 1860
NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Aug. 21, 1860 Page 3 has a nice and interesting article headed: "Lincoln At Home" which has a Springfield, Illinois dateline.
This fascinating article takes an entire column, and begins: "In a large two-story frame house, bearing no slight resemblance to Washington's headquarters...resides the Republican candidate for President of the Un... See More
Featuring a Winslow Homer print from this desired year...
Item #713394
March 07, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 7, 1874 The entire front page features a political cartoon by famed artist Thomas Nast, captioned: "The Good and Bad Spirits at War".
But likely the most desired print is the nice full page by Winslow Homer, titled: "The Chinese In New York--Scene In a Baxter Street Club-House" which is in very nice, clean condition.
Other prints wit... See More
On the Jay Treaty... Toasts to America & Washington...
Item #711199
October 28, 1795
THE ORACLE OF THE DAY, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Oct. 28, 1795
* Rare 18th century American publication
This is a quite scarce 18th century American title as it existed only until 1799 and rarely comes on the market. We suspect the circulation was somewhat limited.
Inside has various discussions concerning the controversial Jay Treaty which was recently enacted with England. Th... See More
Details of the British naval force... Raisin River Massacre...
Item #710797
April 13, 1813
THE WAR, New York, April 13, 1813 Two-thirds of the front page is taken up with: "Massacre at Frenchtown - Documents" being several which provide evidence of accuracy as to the events of this significant battle, also known as the Raisin River Massacre.
Most of page 2 is taken up with charges on the: "British Naval Force" noting the various stations, the ships, their guns... See More
The Constitution of the United States... One for the best of collections...
Item #709556
October 01, 1787
CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Oct. 1, 1787 Here is one of the more historic and desirable newspapers to be had on the creation of the government of the United States--The Constitution of the United States was approved by Congress. This, along with the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights are likely the most historic 18th century documents to have in an American newspaper.
Con... See More
The famous anti-slavery newspaper... Frederick Douglass on Lincoln...
Item #706559
September 16, 1864
THE LIBERATOR, Boston, Sept. 16, 1864 This is the famous anti-slavery newspaper by famed abolitionist publisher William Lloyd Garrison. The masthead features two engravings, one of a slave auction and the other showing slaves being emancipated.
Articles include: "Slavery & 'White Pariahs' In the Border States" "Gen. Saxton & the Colored Soldiers" "Fo... See More
Very early Boy Scout magazine...
Item #705369
November 04, 1922
THE SCOUT, London, Nov. 4, 1922 An early issue of the Boy Scout magazine, and noted in the masthead: "Founded by Sir Robert Baden-Powell" who is credited with founding the Boy Scouts.
This was very much the "Boy's Life" of its day, with various articles & stories of interest to boys and scouts. Various illustrations as well including a color cover.
Complete in 2... See More
A Democratic party organ...
Item #705368
May 05, 1841
KENDALL'S EXPOSITOR, Washington, D.C., May 5, 1841
Being from the nation's capital it is not surprising there are various political reports.
This is the volume 1, number 7 issue of an uncommon title that lasted but 4 years. The prospectus (not here) notes it was a semi-weekly devoted to "...the security of the right of suffrage by additional laws to punish bribery & ... See More
How medicine was practiced 140 years ago...
Item #705367
July 01, 1885
THE NEW YORK MEDICAL TIMES, July, 1885 A medical magazine with articles including; "Physiological Dietetics" "Eruptive Diphtheria & Scarlatina" "Blood Changes Resulting From Diseases of the Heat & Lungs" "Progress of Science in Medicine" "On the Treatment of the Insane" and much more.
Complete in 32 pages, 8 by 10 3/4 inches, great c... See More
Uncommon 18th century newspaper by Samuel Johnson...
Item #705366
June 01, 1751
THE RAMBLER, London, June 1, 1751 An uncommon periodical done by the Samuel Johnson. Johnson was one of the most important English writers of the eighteenth century. It's long been traditional to refer to the second half of the eighteenth century as "the age of Johnson".
While working on the dictionary, for which he is perhaps most famous, he published a series of periodical e... See More
A short-lived, 18th century title...
Item #705365
April 28, 1753
THE ADVENTURER, London, England, April 28, 1753 An uncommon essay-format bi-weekly newspaper addressed specifically to men, containing six pages & lasting only for 17 months from 1752 to 1753. It was the continuation of Johnson's "The Rambler", a newspaper written in "elevated prose" with the subject matter primarily being morality, literature, society, politics, ... See More
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