1969 be-in at Central Park ad... Nat Hentoff column...
Item #700674
April 04, 1968
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, April 4, 1968
* Columnist Nat Hentoff - NYC police
* Be-in at Central Park advertisement
* Protest to End the War in Vietnam
* Date Martin Luther King jr. was killed
Page 11 has a column by columnist Nat Hentoff titled: "Keeping the Cops From Riotijng"
Page 29 has a 9 1/2 x 6 inch advertisement for a Anti-Vietnam War be-in at She... See More
Rare movie prop newspaper from 1942...
Item #700547
January 01, 1942
THE LEIGHTON TATTLER, "Published by and For the Students of Leighton" (no city nor state)
* Very rare movie prop issue
* "Blondie Goes to College"
* Larry Parks as "Rusty Bryant"
We've all seen newspapers used as props in movies, typically with a headline relating to the plot of the movie. Obviously created exclusively for the production of the movie... See More
Theatrical ad includes Edgar Allan Poe's mother...
Item #700528
December 08, 1806
BOSTON GAZETTE, Dec. 8 1806
* Edgar Allan Poe's mother theater ad
A curious literary item here as the top of page 3 has an advertisement for the "Boston Theatre" for the performance of: "QUAKER", a theatrical performance, with one of the principal characters being "Mrs. Poe" as Gillian. (see image) She was the mother of Edgar Allan Poe.
News of the day and ... See More
Rolling Stone death reports: Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin & Jim Morrison...
Item #700527
May 14, 1970
3-Issue Set of ROLLING STONE, San Francisco, California, Oct. 15 & 29, 1970 and Aug. 5, 1971
* Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin & Jim Morrison...
* 3 issues featuring their death reports
* Drug overdoses (27 club) - nice front pages
Within a 12-month span Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, and Jim Morrison, three of the most iconic musicians of the late 60... See More
Opening ad for the movie "The Terminator" (1984)..
Item #700522
October 30, 1984
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 30, 1984
* "The Terminator" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Arnold Schwarzenegger - science-fiction
Page 70 has a iconic 9 x 4 1/2 inch advertisement (not including the locations underneath): "THE TERMINATOR" for it's opening in New York City. Being a weekly publication, this is actually th... See More
Rare advertisements for the antiwar march on Washington D.C...
Item #700439
November 13, 1969
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 13, 1969
* Moratorium to End the War in Vietnam
* March on Washington D.C. advertisements
* Massive demonstration - teach-in
Page 29 has a full page advertisement for the Moratorium to End the War in Vietnam. Page 31 has a similar advertisement for this massive demonstration.
The Village Voice was an American counterculture newsp... See More
Actress Madge Meredith arrested for kidnapping...
Item #700431
July 03, 1947
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 3, 1947
* American film actress Madge Meredith
* Arrested for kidnapping her manager
The back page has a photo showing Madge Meredith at the Sheriff's office in Los Angeles after her arrest for an alleged kidnapping.
Page 3 has a one column heading: "Actress Gives Up For Quiz In Kidnapping Case" (see images)
Complete with 36 pages, light toning a... See More
Death of John Lennon reported in a newspaper from the city where he was shot...
Item #700418
December 09, 1980
NEW YORK POST, Dec. 9, 1980
* John Lennon assassination
* "The Beatles" front man
* From the city of the murder
* Nice headline for display
Here is one of the more desirable newspapers on the death of John Lennon - it being from the city where he was shot and died.
The dramatic front page announces: "JOHN LENNON SHOT DEAD" with subhead and photo. Much more inside... See More
Death of John Lennon reported in a newspaper from the city where he was shot...
Item #700386
December 09, 1980
NEW YORK POST - EXTRA, Dec. 9, 1980
* John Lennon assassination
* "The Beatles" front man
* From the city of the murder
* Nice headline for display
Here is one of the more desirable newspapers on the death of John Lennon - it being from the city where he was shot and died.
The dramatic front page announces: "JOHN LENNON SHOT DEAD" with subhead and photo. Much mor... See More
Death of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart... Slaves revolting in Haiti...
Item #700316
December 01, 1791
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1791
* Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart death (1st report)
* Musical composer - Classical music era original
Presented inconspicuously among other death reports is a brief yet very notable report on the death of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, ending with a prophetic comment: "At Vienna, Wolfgang Mozart, the celebrated German composer. ... See More
Premiere of "Up in Smoke"... Cheech & Chong...
Item #700313
September 25, 1978
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Sept. 25, 1978
* Premiere opening of "Up in Smoke"
* Cheech & Chong counterculture movie
* Stoner comedy film - cult classic
Page 73 has a iconic advertisement for: "Up in Smoke" for it's opening in New York City. Being a weekly publication, this is actually the opening day ad for this film. Nice to have this in a... See More
Opening review for the movie "Star Wars" (1977)..
Item #700304
June 13, 1977
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, June 13, 1977
* Star Wars - Episode IV - A New Hope
* George Lucas - epic space opera film
* American film critic Molly Haskell review
* Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker
* Early movie advertisement
The top of the front page has a action photo of Luke Skywalker with heading: "Star Wars; Review by Molly Haskell"
Pages 40 & 41 has the opening review... See More
World premiere of "Close Encounters of the Third Kind"...
Item #700265
November 21, 1977
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Nov. 21, 1977
* "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" movie
* Opening day - World premiere advertisement
* Science fiction film - Steven Spielberg - Richard Dreyfuss
Page 45 has a iconic 10 x 6 1/2 inch advertisement: "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" for it's opening in New York City. Being a weekly publication, this is actually the o... See More
Opening day ad for the movie "Superman" (1978)..
Item #700228
December 18, 1978
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Dec. 18, 1978
* "Superman" advertisement
* Opening Day movie premiere
* Actor Christopher Reeves
* Superhero film - 1st installment
Page 69 has a 10 x 9 1/2 inch advertisement (not including the locations underneath): "SUPERMAN" for it's opening in New York City. Being a weekly publication, this is actually the opening day ad for this ... See More
Review & premiere of "The Crow", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #700187
May 11, 1994
CALENDAR SECTION ONLY of the Los Angeles Times, May 11, 1994
* Best "The Crow" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Supernatural superhero film
* Actor Brandon Lee
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Crow" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment... See More
Death of Jenny Lind... The 'fighting Indians'...
Item #700159
November 10, 1887
GREENSBORO NORTH STATE, North Carolina, Nov. 10, 1887
* Jenny Lind death
* Swedish Nightingale
* Opera singer
The top of the front page has: "The Death of Jenny Lind" "A Brief Life Sketch of the World-Famed Songstress" which includes an illustration of her.
Also on the ftpg: "THE FIGHTING INDIANS" "A Brief Skirmish And A Dead Sword-Bearer" "The... See More
HAIR (the musical) - Rare Pre-Broadway Ad... "Village Voice"...
Item #700124
October 19, 1967
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, October 19, 1967
* A extremely rare ad for the Broadway Hit - "HAIR" - prior to making it to Broadway
* The Public Theater - Greenwich, in the Village's own iconic newspaper
Prior to making it to Broadway and becoming one of the most famous musicals to hit the stage, the musical "Hair" appeared off-Broadway at The Publi... See More
1872 burial of Horace Greeley.....
Item #700091
December 13, 1872
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 13, 1872
* Edwin Forrest death
* Shakespearean actor
* William Macready rival
The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "EDWIN FORREST" with subheads. (see images) Text takes up over 2 full columns.
Complete with all 12 pages, nice condition.... See More
1872 Portland, New York train wreck disaster....
Item #700085
December 25, 1872
THE NEW YORK HERALD, December 25, 1872
* Christmas eve train wreck disaster
* Cross Cut Railroad - Portland, New York
* Phineas Barnum Circus Museum Fire
The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "RAILROAD HOLOCAUST" with subheads. (see images)
The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "BURNING OF BARNUM'S" with subheads. (see images)
Other news of the d... See More
Death of John Lennon reported in a Liverpool newspaper...
Item #699958
December 09, 1980
LIVERPOOL ECHO, England, December 9, 1980
* John Lennon death
* Beatles front man
* Best title to be had ?
Few could argue for a more desirable and scarce newspaper on the death of John Lennon than this, his hometown newspaper.
To anyone who grew up on the 1960's the death of Beatle John Lennon was a tragic event and the end of an era. Reports of his death are desired by collect... See More
Death of John Phillips... The Mamas & the Papas...
Item #699942
March 19, 2001
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 19, 2001
* John Phillips death - singer & songwriter
* The Mamas & the Papas - 1960's folk rock band
The top of page 21 has a two column heading: "John Phillips, 65, a 'Papa' Of the 1960's Group, Dies" with related photo. (see images)
Complete with all sections (80+ pages), light toning along the central fold, great condition.... See More
Review & premiere of "The Parent Trap", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #699924
July 29, 1998
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 29, 1998
* Best "The Parent Trap" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Family comedy film - Lindsay Lohan
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Parent Trap" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area'... See More
1966 Timothy Leary 3 psychedelic celebrations...
Item #699836
September 15, 1966
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Sept. 15, 1966
* Dr. Timothy Leary - American psychologist
* Three LSD psychedelic drugs celebrations
* Greenwich Village Theater advertisement
* Lysergic acid diethylamide - lysergide
A great issue of this famous counter-culture newspaper as page 21 features an advertisement for tickets to: "In Person, Dr. Timothy Leary, A Series Of Three Psychedel... See More
Death of Bruce Lee... martial artist...
Item #699751
July 21, 1973
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 21, 1973
* Actor Bruce Lee death (1st report)
* Hong Kong-American martial artist
* Jeet Kune Do martial art founder
The top of page 28 has a one column heading: "Bruce Lee, 32, Star Of Kung-Fu Movies" (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 48 pages, minor margin ... See More
Simon Frith's early review of Elvis Costello... Mel Brooks going crazy?
Item #699711
December 26, 1977
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, December 26, 1977 The front page has: "Elvis Costello: Pleased to Aim", which shows the introduction to a review by the world renowned music critic Simon Frith, and includes a small image of Costello. The text of the review is found on page 55 and includes an additional photo.
The front page also includes: "Mel Brooks: Aim to Please", which d... See More
Winslow Homer print: "Gathering Berries"...
Item #699621
July 11, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY New York, July 11, 1874
* Winslow Homer illustration - print
Although there are many fine prints in this issue, certainly the most desired is the full page by noted artist Winslow Homer titled: "Gathering Berries".
The full front page shows: "A Kansas Land Office" and prints inside include: "A Boy's Dream of the 'Glorious Fourth'... See More
Death of actress Carole Lombard...
Item #699602
January 17, 1942
MARION EVENING POST, Illinois, Jan. 17, 1942
* Actress Carole Lombard death
* Airplane crash disaster (1st report)
The top of the front page has a 2 column headline announcing: "Carole Lombard and 21 Others Believed Dead in Plane Crash" with over a full column article.
Complete with 4 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally nice.... See More
Actress Greta Garbo returns in 1938 w/ photo...
Item #699572
October 08, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 8, 1938
* Swedish-American actress Greta Garbro
* Returns to New York from European trip
The back page has a two column photo showing Actress Greta Garbo aboard the ocean liner MS Kungsholm. Also a one column heading: "Garbo Back; Refuses To Discuss Own Life" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 34 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.... See More
Actor John Barrymore death in 1942...
Item #699556
May 30, 1942
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 30, 1942
* John Barrymore death (1st report)
* Stage & Hollywood movie actor
The front page has a five column heading: "John Barrymore, Veteran Actor, Dies" with subhead. Related photos are on page 14. light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding holes along the spine, generally very nice.
Complete with all 26 ... See More
Maurice Bennett "Lefty" Flynn... Yale football...
Item #699546
January 14, 1913
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Jan. 14, 1913
* Maurice Bennett "Lefty" Flynn
* Yale football punter & film actor
* Quits football to get married to chorus girl
The front page has a two column photo headed: "FOOTBALL STAR IS LOST TO YALE BY WEDDING OF FLYNN AND CHORUS GIRL" with subhead. (see images) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wo... See More
Jazz musician, Grammy and Pulitzer Prize winner: Ornette Coleman...
Item #699536
June 23, 1987
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, June 23, 1987
* Ornette Coleman - Jazz Special
* Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
* Pulitzer Prize for music
This issue contains the "JAZZ SPECIAL", which is almost exclusively dedicated to Ornette Coleman. The cover of this supplement has: "[THE ART OF THE IMPROVISOR] ORNETTE COLEMAN", which has the feature article... See More
Cubs hire Harry Caray... William Holden death...
Item #699449
November 17, 1981
SUN-TIMES, Chicago, Nov. 17, 1981
* Harry Caray hired by Chicago Cubs
* Play-by-play radio & TV sportscaster
* William Holden death
* Hollywood move - film actor
The front page features a photo of Harry Caray with heading: "Holy cow! Caray new voice of Cubs " The report is on the back page with banner heading. (see images) Probably only reported in a Chicago publication, rar... See More
Thelma Todd's 1935 myterious death....
Item #699445
December 17, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 17, 1935
* Actress Thelma Todd death
* Suicide ? - Accidental ?
The front page has a one column heading: "THELMA TODD DEAD; FOUND IN GARAGE" with subheads. Photo of Todd on page 4. (see) First report coverage on the strange death of Hollywood actress, Thelma Todd. The cause of her death is still in debate till this day.
Complete with 48 pages, light,... See More
1991 death of actress Jean Arthur... L.A. Times...
Item #699441
June 20, 1991
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 20, 1991
* Jean Arthur death (1st report)
* American Broadway & film actress
* Featured in 3 Frank Capra movies
* Best publication to be had ?
Near the bottom of page 3 is a heading: "Jean Arthur Dies; Comedy Film Star of the '30s and '40s" with photo. (see images)
Great to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment... See More
Operation Moolah... MiG-15 defection...
Item #699440
September 21, 1953
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Sept. 21, 1953
* Operation Moolah - Korean War
* Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 jet fighter
* Communist pilot No Kum-sok defection
The front page has a nice banner headline: "ALLIES GET MiG INTACT; Red Airman Claims $100,000 Bounty" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 44 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, some smal... See More
R. J. Reynolds heir murder... Libby Holman...
Item #699315
July 07, 1932
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 7, 1932
* Zachary Smith Reynolds suicide ? death
* Heir of R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
* Socialite & actress Libby Holman
* Billy Jurges shot by girl
* Chicago Cubs - MLB baseball player
The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "SMITH REYNOLDS, LIBBY HOLMAN'S HUSBAND, SUICIDE" with subheads and two related photos. Was this suicide or m... See More
Death of famed actor William Holden...
Item #699244
November 17, 1981
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 17, 1981
* William Holden death (1st report)
* Hollywood move - film actor
* Best title to be had ?
The front page features 5 photos of famed actor William Holden with a two column heading: "Actor William Holden Found Dead at Home" The article carries over to page 23 and includes 3 more photos. Great to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of t... See More
Boxer James J. Corbett death...
Item #699240
February 19, 1933
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, Feb. 19, 1933
* Boxer & actor James J. Corbett death
* World heavyweight boxing champion
* The only man to beat John L. Sullivan
The front page has a five column heading: "James J. Corbett, Ring Idol of 90s, Dies" with subhead. (see images) The front page of the sport's section has a related pictorial.
Complete with 50+ pages, rag edition in very ... See More
America's Cup - Great Columbia Sketch... Review of Israel Zangwill's "Children of the Ghetto"...
Item #699169
October 17, 1899
NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, Oct. 17, 1899
* America's Cup - great front-page sketch of the Columbia
* Review of Israel Zangwill's play, "Children of the Ghetto"
The front page has one of the better illustrations of the Columbia, of America's Cup fame. It also includes detailed coverage of the first race. Nice to have this displayable report in a New York Newspaper, the loca... See More
Bride of Frankenstein opening night review...
Item #699163
May 11, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 11, 1935
* "Bride of Frankenstein" horror film
* Opening day premiere review
* Actor Boris Karloff as The Monster
Page 21 haw a review for the opening night showing in New York City for the movie: "The Bride OF Frankenstein" starring Boris Karloff. This was the day after this famous movie opened in New York City.
Thirty-four pages, a... See More
"Star Wars IV: A New Hope" - Toy Ads...
Item #699089
December 08, 1978
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 8, 1978
*Toy ads from original Star Wars (Episode IV) Movie
A terrific issue with "STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE" toy ads (pg. 4 of the Metro section) leading up to Christmas the year after the movie was originally released. As a bonus, the ads are found in the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime p... See More
Saving Superman… Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster... The Village Voice…
Item #699032
January 19, 1976
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Jan. 19, 1976
* Notable article re: "saving" (the creators) of Superman
* Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster
Page 14 has: "How a Real Hero Saved the Mild-Mannered Creators of Superman", which includes the illustration of a poster drawn by Neal Adams along with a separate photo of Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. The article ta... See More
Paul Bern suicide in 1932 (former husband of Jean Harlow)...
Item #698930
September 08, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 8, 1932
* Director Paul Bern suicide death
* Actress Jean Harlow
The top of page 17 has a one column heading: "GIRL HERE ENTERED PAUL BERN'S LIFE'" with subheads. (see images) Coverage on the suicide of Paul Bern, husband of famous movie actress, Jean Harlow.
Complete with all 44 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on very high... See More
Murder, Inc. case... informant Abe Reles...
Item #698862
March 18, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 18, 1940
* Murder, Inc. crime syndicate
* Actor Irving "Gangi" Cohen
* Jewish mobster Abe Reles as informant
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "TRIGGER MEN BARE 'CONTRACT' MURDERS FOR BIG RACKETEERS" with subheads. (see images) Nice to have in this World famous publication.
Complete with 34 pages, rag edition in great... See More
"Dinner In The Steerage Of A French Transatlantic Liner" & Thanksgiving preparations...
Item #698808
November 22, 1890
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Nov. 22, 1890 (with Supplement containing: "Dinner In The Steerage Of A French Transatlantic Liner", by T. de Thulstrup)
Also included: Full ftpg: 'At the Horse Show, Madison Square Garden'; Fullpg: 'The Day Before Thanksgiving' shows cooks preparing the meal; Doublepage centerfold: 'A Wedding in the Chinese Quarter--Mott St., N.Y.'; Halfpg... See More
Frank Yerby... The Foxes of Harrow...
Item #698757
September 25, 1947
NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 25, 1947 Page 35 has a two column, opening day review and image for "The Foxes of Harrow", written by Frank Yerby. This movie was created from the 1st script ever purchased by Hollywood which was written by a black writer and then made into a major motion picture. The fact that it starred Rex Harrison and Mauren O'Hara makes it all the more desirable ... See More
Frank Yerby... The Foxes of Harrow...
Item #698756
September 24, 1947
NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 24, 1947
* Writer Frank Yerby
* Large opening day ad for "THE FOXES OF HARROW"
* 1st Hollywood script written by a black writer
Page 19 has a large ad for the premier of "The Foxes of Harrow", written by Frank Yerby. This movie was created from the 1st script ever purchased by Hollywood which was written by a black writer and then made ... See More
Death of movie great Orson Welles...
Item #698751
October 11, 1985
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 11, 1985
* Orson Welles death (1st report)
* Actor - director - writer - producer
* Hollywood movie film - radio - theatre
* "War of the Worlds" & "Citizen Kane" fame
* Best title to be had ?
The bottom of the front page has a heading: "Orson Welles, Theatrical Genius, Found Dead at 70" and includes a photo of him. The article car... See More
Great ads for "Titanic", "As Good As It Gets", "Tomorrow Never Dies" (James Bond), "Amistad"...
Item #698750
December 26, 1997
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 26, 1997
* Best Titanic film advertisement... 2nd weekend premiere
* Premier weekend of "As Good As It Gets"
* James Bond, 007, "Tomorrow Never Dies"
* Many more!!!
A terrific issue on the second weekend of the motion picture hit "Titanic" and the 1st weekend premier for "As Good As It Gets" - perhaps no better iss... See More
Death of Pablo Picasso... modern art...
Item #698683
April 09, 1973
THE RALEIGH TIMES, North Carolina, April 9, 1973
* Pablo Picasso death (1st report)
* Famed Spanish painter
The front page has a heading: "Picasso lies in lonely state" More on page 2 with an example of his work. A lengthier report on page 5 with four more examples of his work and small photo of himself. First report on the death of famous Spanish painter, sculptor, printmaker and... See More
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