1931 Dracula film opening day review for Detroit....
Item #725463
March 20, 1931
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, March 20, 1931
* "Dracula" the movie - opening day
* Vampires - pre-code Bela Lugosi film
* Detroit premiere advertisement
Page 21 has the opening day advertisement for the premiere of the pre-code vampire film "DRACULA" in Detroit, Michigan. (see images) This ad measures 5 x 4 inches and has a image of Bela Lugosi and Helen Chandler. See below for details.
Complete ... See More
1956 SS Zion maiden voyage...
Item #725425
March 24, 1956
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 24, 1956
* Israeli ocean liner SS Zion
* Maiden voyage from Haifa
* Arrival in New York Harbor
Near the bottom of the front page is a four column photo with heading: "Port Hails Glistening White Israeli Liner Zion on Maiden Voyage" (see images)
Complete 1st section only with all 20 pages, archival mend along the the central fold (separated) on page 2, minor m... See More
1966 Alcorn A&M University race riots...
Item #725422
April 06, 1966
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. April 6, 1966
* Alcorn A&M University race riots
* Lorman, Mississippi black college
* "Freedom March" protest vs. police
* Charles Evers - civil rights activist
The front page has a three column photo with heading: "Demonstrators Taunt Mississippi Police"
The top of page 4 has a two column heading: "Tear Gas Used Again On Mississippi Campus" (see... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1671...
Item #725421
March 08, 1671
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, March 8, 1671
* 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 ... See More
1977 "Star Wars" wins People's Choice Awards...
Item #725417
February 21, 1978
THE RALEIGH TIMES, Feb. 21, 1978
* Star Wars - Episode IV - A New Hope
* George Lucas - epic space opera film
* Wins People's Choice Awards (favorite film)
The top of page 7-B has a three column heading: "'Star Wars' is voted stellar attraction" (see images)
Complete with 30+ pages, close cut along the right margin, A few small binding holes along the spine, generally in good condition..
bac... See More
1969 prelude to "Men Walk On Moon"...
Item #725416
July 18, 1969
PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE, Penn. July 18, 1969
* Apollo 11 moon mission
* Neil Armstrong - Buzz Aldrin - Michael Collins
* JFK's goal in progress - 50th anniversary this year
The top of the front page has three column headline: "Astronauts Enter, OK Moon Module" with subheads and related photo. (see images) Most issues that were saved reported the actual Moon landing, making this much more u... See More
By the famed Isaiah Thomas in 1795...
Item #725415
July 22, 1795
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, July 22, 1795
* 18th century American publication
Published by Isaiah Thomas, perhaps the most famous printer of the 18th century, and whose collection became the foundation of the American Antiquarian Society. Handsome masthead makes this a displayable newspaper.
Four pages, light damp staining, minor margin wear, generally in nice condition.
bac... See More
Frank McErlane death.... Chicago gangster...
Item #725414
October 09, 1932
THE DETROIT NEWS, October 9, 1932
* Frank McErlane death
* Irish-American gangster
* Thompson submachine gun
The top of the front page has a one column photo with heading: "ONE WAY RIDE 'INVENTOR' DIES" with subhead. (see)
Complete with 20 pages, rag edition, light toning and minor war at the margins, generally nice.
background: Frank McErlane was a uniquely volatile and high-functioni... See More
1956 Nat King Cole's racist attack in Alabama...
Item #725412
April 12, 1956
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, April 12, 1956
* Jazz musician Nat King Cole attacked
* Municipal Auditorium in Birmingham
* North Alabama White Citizens' Council
* Southern Civil Rights - desegregation movement
The back page has three related photos regarding the Birmingham, Alabama stage attack on Nat King Cole by white supremacist with heading: "The Discord Was From the Audience" (see images)&nb... See More
1926 Benito Mussolini murder attempt...
Item #725407
April 08, 1926
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 8, 1926
* Benito Mussolini assassination attempt
* Italian fascist dictator in Rome, Italy
* Irish aristocrat Violet Gibson
The front page has a nice banner headline: "MUSSOLINI SHOT; STOPS RIOT" with subheads and related illustration. (see images) A few related photos are on the back page.
Complete with all 36 pages, light toning and minor wea... See More
1966 Allen Ginsberg poem release...
Item #725402
April 28, 1966
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, April 28, 1966
* American poet & writer Allen Ginsberg release
* "Wichita Vortex Sutra" anti- Vietnam war poem
Starting on page 17 is the release of a poem by Allen Ginsberg titled: "Wichita Vortex Sutra" with lengthy text continuing on 2 other pages.
background: Published in the April 28, 1966, edition of The Village Voice, the debut of "Wi... See More
The Velvet Underground & Nico in 1967...
Item #725401
February 16, 1967
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Feb. 16, 1967
* Andy Warhol's The Velvet Underground & Nico
* Before their first album was released (March 12)
* Electric Circus underground nightclub performance
Page 29 has a 5 1/2 x 4 1/2 inch advertisement for a "NICO" gig at the newly opened "Electric Circus" in Greenwich Village. (see images)
Background: In 1967, Andy Warhol ... See More
1966 Frank Zappa & The Mothers of Invention...
Item #725400
December 01, 1966
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Dec. 1, 1966
* American musician - guitarist Frank Zappa
* "The Mothers of Invention" rock band (early)
* Timothy Leary - Allen Ginsberg - Ralph Metzer
* Psychedelic celebration at Village Theatre
The front page has a photo of Frank Zappa with a page 32 editorial on the first New York appearance of The Mothers Of Invention. (see images)
back... See More
1979 Palsmatics w/ Wendy O. Williams nightclub ad...
Item #725399
February 05, 1979
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Feb. 5, 1979
* Plasmatics w/ singer Wendy O. Williams (early)
* American hardcore punk rock band performance
* Max's Kansas City nightclub advertisement
Page 86 has a 4 1/2 x 3 1/2 inch advertisement upcoming performances by the "PLASMATICS" at Max' Kansas City nightclub in Manhattan. (see images)
background: The February 2, 1979, performanc... See More
1978 "The Last Waltz" opening day & Elvis Costello...
Item #725397
May 01, 1978
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, May 1, 1978
* "The Last Waltz" a Martin Scorsese film - movie
* "The Band" farewell & others concert documentary
* Opening Day - World Premiere advertisement in NYC
* Elvis Costello - Palladium nightclub NYC concert hall ad
The back page has a full page advertisement for the World Premiere of "The Last Waltz", a Martin Scorsese film.
backgroun... See More
1991 AC/DC at Madison Square Garden concert ad...
Item #725393
May 14, 1991
Pages taken away from the THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, May 14, 1991
* AC/DC rock band concert advertisement
* Madison Square Garden performance
* "Razors Edge" album Tour at MSG
* Brian Johnson - Angus & Malcolm Young
* PAGES 71-72 & 81-82 ONLY *****
Page 71 has a great full page advertisement for a upcoming performance by "AC/DC" at Madison Square Ga... See More
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde - review and small ad...
Item #725386
March 29, 1920
<p>THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 29, 1920 <br><br>Page 18 has a review and small ad for the premier of "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde", staring John Barrymore. </p><p>Co0mplete in 32 pages, slightly rough at the left spine, somewhat fragile. Must be handled with care. T... <a href="https://www.rarenewspapers.com/view/725386?list_url=%2Flist%3Fq%255Blast_updated_since%255D%3D15">See More</a>
1930 Albert Einstein's unified field theory...
Item #725373
March 28, 1930
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., March 28, 1930
* Professor Albert Einstein
* Unified Field Theory
* Gravitation & Electricity
The top of page 11 has a two column heading: "Gravity and Electricity Linked in Mathematical Tests by Einstein" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 40 pages, light toning and some wear at the margins, generally in good condition.
background: On March 27, 1930, Albert... See More
Item #725372
April 13, 1956
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, April 13, 1956
* Actress Grace Kelly arrives in Monaco
* Historic meeting with Prince Rainer III's family
The front page has a banner heading: "Thousands Cheer Grace in Monaco" with subheads and related photo. (see images) Another related photo on page 2. And the back page has more with a nice color photo of Kelly.
Complete with 48 pages, light toning at the m... See More
1934 West Coast waterfront strike...
Item #725371
July 18, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 18, 1934
* 1934 West Coast waterfront strike (San Francisco)
* International Longshoremen's Association (ILA)
The front page has a banner headline: "UNIONS MAKE PEACE GESTURE" with subheads. (see images) A few related photos are on the back page.
Complete with all 32 pages, rag edition in very nice condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.
background: On Ju... See More
St. Valentine's Day Massacre investigation in a Chicago newspaper...
Item #725369
March 16, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 16, 1929
* Jack "Machine Gun" McGurn & John Scalissi
* St. Valentine's Day Massacre investigations
* George 'Bugs' Moran & Al 'Scarface' Capone
Page 21 has a somewhat discrete report with a one column heading: "Two Are Indicted In Chicago Slayings" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with all 40 pages, light toning at the margins, irregular along the spine, other... See More
1985 Cindy Crawford advertisement...
Item #725368
March 29, 1985
LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 29, 1985
* 19 year old supermodel Cindy Crawford
* Very early modeling advertisement
Page 5 has a advertisement showing a very young Cindy Crawford modeling a sun dress for a high end Beverly Hills department store "i. m a g n i n" which no longer exists. This ad takes up one half of a full page. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item ... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1670...
Item #725366
June 16, 1670
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, June 16, 1670
* 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 ... See More
1983 THE POLICE - Joan Jett & the Blackhearts...
Item #725365
June 28, 1983
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, June 28, 1983
* The Police - English rock band - musician "Sting"
* Joan Jett and the Blackhearts - Woman rocker
* Shea Stadium music concert advertisement - R.E.M.
Page 83 has a nice full page advertisement for "THE POLICE" with guests "Joan Jett and the Blackhearts" & "R.E.M." (see images)
background: The Police’s performance at Shea S... See More
1962 Malcolm X vs. Bayard Rustin debate ad...
Item #725364
January 18, 1962
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Jan. 18, 1962
* Malcolm X - civil right movement leader
* African American Muslim Minister activist
* Bayard Rustin - socialism activist - debate ad
The bottom of the back page has a 3 3/4 x 2 inch advertisement for: "'Separation Or Integration' a debate between Malcolm X and Bayard Rustin" at the Community Church in Manhattan. (see image)
backgr... See More
1964 Legal marijuana march... Malcolm X speech ad...
Item #725363
December 31, 1964
<div>THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Dec. 31, 1964</div><div> </div><div><strong>* Marijuana legalization movement</strong><br><strong>* First marijuana protest in America </strong><br><strong>* Allen Ginsberg rally - picketing</s... <a href="https://www.rarenewspapers.com/view/725363?list_url=%2Flist%3Fq%255Blast_updated_since%255D%3D15">See More</a>
1964 comic Lenny Bruce & Malcolm X ads...
Item #725362
April 02, 1964
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, April 2, 1964
* Lenny Bruce - stand-up comedian - satirist ad
* Conviction for obscenity comedy performance
* Cafe Au Go Go nightclub - Bleecker Street
* Malcom X "Prospects for Freedom"
* "Militant Labor Forum" in NYC ad
The bottom of the back page has a small advertisement for a "MALCOLM X" speech in New York City. (see image)
background: Th... See More
Kennedy assassination report in a Dallas newspaper...
Item #725361
November 23, 1963
THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Nov. 23, 1963
* President John F. Kennedy JFK assassination
* From the city where he was assassinated
* Slightly 2nd rate with minor margin wear
A quite rare & extremely desirable newspaper with a first report on John F. Kennedy's assassination, from the city where it happened.
The two line bold banner headline proclaims: "KENNEDY SLAIN ON DALLAS STREET" with su... See More
1983 Beastie Boys, Twisted Sister, Stevie Nicks & The Police ads...
Item #725360
August 23, 1983
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Aug. 23, 1983
* Very early Beastie Boys performance advertisement
* Transition to hip hop - rap rock group - "Cooky Puss"
* Over 3 years prior to their debut album "Licensed to Ill"
* Twisted Sister - American heavy metal band
* Stevie Nicks - "Fleetwood Mac" singer songwriter
* The Police - English rock band - musician "Sting"
Page 111 ... See More
Voice of the Nation of Islam... America's Doom Feared...
Item #725357
June 18, 1971
MUHAMMAD SPEAKS, Chicago, Illinois, June 18, 1971
* Rare African American periodical
* Nation of Islam religious movement
* Elijah Muhammad - founder
This newspaper was one of the most widely-read ever produced by an African American organization. Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad began the publication on May 1960 as a weekly publication. It was distributed nationwide by the Nation Of... See More
1975 Peter Frampton MSG concert advertisement...
Item #725356
November 24, 1975
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 24, 1975
* Peter Frampton - guitarist, singer & songwriter
* Madison square Garden music concert advertisement
* "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" World premiere
* American psychological drama film - movie
Page 105 has a nice full page advertisement for "FRAMPTON" concert at Madison Square Garden. (see image)
Page 149 has a full pag... See More
Ted Bundy's 1978 capture and interrogation...
Item #725318
February 20, 1978
THE RALEIGH TIMES, North Carolina, Feb. 20, 1978
* Ted Bundy - notorious American killer
* Interrogation re. Chi Omega murders
Page 6 has a five column heading: "Sheriff leavers suspect waiting to Talk" with lead-in: "(L)ink sought to FSU sorority killings" (see images) Close cutting along the margin causes some text loss here. (see image) A report on the Hil... See More
1908 Black Patch Tobacco Wars... Night Riders...
Item #725317
January 25, 1908
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Jan. 3, 1908
* Black Patch Tobacco Wars
* Civil unrest & violence
* Nights Riders in Kentucky
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "Night Riders Are Abroad in Kentucky Tobacco War" with subheads. (see image)
Complete with 8 pages, small library stamps within the masthead, some small binding holes along the spine, archival mend on page 2, generally go... See More
Theatrical ad includes Edgar Allan Poe's father...
Item #725290
February 23, 1807
BOSTON GAZETTE, Feb. 23, 1807
* Edgar Allan Poe's father theater ad
A curious literary item here as the top of page 3 has an advertisement for the "Boston Theatre" for the performance of: "OTHELLO", a theatrical performance, with the character "Montano" performed by "Mr. Poe" and more. (see image) He was the father of Edgar Allan Poe.
News of the day and other interesting advertisements. ... See More
Jehovah's Witnesses and not saluting the U.S. flag...
Item #725286
October 21, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 21, 1935
* re. Jehovah's Witnesses students being expelled
* A plan for non-flag oaths "Kingdom Schools"
* Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society member
* Charles Taze Russell followers - Bible Students
Page 16 has a small one column heading: "Plans 'Non-Oath' School" with subhead. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was rea... See More
1926 push to end prohibition...
Item #725285
April 10, 1926
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 10, 1926
* Push to end U.S. Prohibition
* Re-legalize beer - alcohol
* American Federation of Labor
* U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee
The front page has a nice banner headline: "UNITED LABOR DEMANDS BEER" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display for any tavern or home bar.
When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activities born ou... See More
1926 bombardment of Peking, China...
Item #725284
April 04, 1926
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, April 4, 1926
* Aerial bombardment of Peking
* Warlord era in China - Zhang Zuolin
* Anti-Fengtian War
The front page has a banner headline: "BOMB PEKING; PERIL ENVOYS" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display.
Complete 1st section only with all 16 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally in good condition.
background: The April ... See More
1956 Montgomery, Alabama civil rights movement...
Item #725283
February 27, 1956
DAILY WORKER, New York, Feb. 27, 1956
* Montgomery, Alabama bus boycott
* Civil Rights movement leaders arrested
* Reverend Adam Clayton Powell speaks out
This publication, The Worker, represents the official voice and ideological "mouthpiece" of the Communist Party USA (CPUSA) during one of the most volatile periods of the Cold War.
The front page has a headline that reads: "Prayers, Ralli
1882 Gunnison, Colorado original...
Item #725282
January 24, 1882
GUNNISON DAILY REVIEW, Colorado, Jan. 24, 1882
* Rare Old West title
* Volume 1 issue
An uncommon title from this boom mining town in the southwestern quadrant of Colorado, tucked in a valley amidst the Rocky Mountains.
Gunnison boomed in the late 1870's and early 1880's and was once the home of Wyatt Earp and "Texas Jack". Today there are some 5500 residents of Gunnison.... See More
1935 Yreka, California lynching... Clyde Johnson...
Item #725062
August 04, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 4, 1935
* Yreka, California lynching
* Sheriff Frank R. (Jack) Daw murder
* Clyde L. Johnson hanging
* Masked men lynch mob
The top of page 2 has a one column heading: "BANDIT IS LYNCHED BY CALIFORNIA MOB" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 30 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
AI notes: The August 1935 lynching of Cl... See More
1921 Battle of Blair Mountain ending ?...
Item #725003
September 06, 1921
THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Penn., Sept. 6, 1921
* Battle of Blair Mountain ending ?
* Mingo County coal wars - Logan Co.
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "FEDERAL TROOPS IN THE WEST VA. COAL FIELDS IN COMPLETE CONTROL THERE" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 12 pages, light toning and some wear at the margins, generally good.
NOTE: This issue comes with a ... See More
The Midwest Mafia merges...
Item #724790
March 30, 1980
CHICAGO TRIBUNE (Sunday Edition), March 30, 1980 (sections I-V) The front page has considerable detail regarding the merging of the Midwest Mafia - including involvement of Anthony Spilotro ("Tony the Ant") and Nick and Carl Cilvella.
Included are sections I through V. Minimal margin wear and toning, good condition.... See More
Barry Bonds sets a new home run record...
Item #724789
October 06, 2001
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, Oct. 6, 2001 The front page is almost totally devoted to Barry Bonds breaking the single-season home run record with a very dramatic photos & large headline (#71 and #72). Great to have this report in a San Francisco newspaper despite the later controversy concerning use of performance-enhancing drugs.
Present are sections A and F (the front and sports sections), ... See More
Wayne Gretzky retires...
Item #724788
April 19, 1999
NEW YORK TIMES, April 19, 1999 The front page has a four column photo titled: "With a Few Tears and a Final Assist, Gretzky Says Goodbye".
The front page of the sports section has a much larger photo of Gretzky waving to the crowd, headed: "THE GREAT GOODBYE" with more, and additional reports within.
The complete issue with all 4 sections, slight fold along the top left corner, ver... See More
Moses Farmer's electric light... Tobacco Factory print...
Item #724735
January 11, 1879
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 11, 1879 The front page has various scenes from inside a Tobacco Factory. Inside contains images and text re: "A Three Legged Woodcock", "...The Tanks of the Brighton Aquarium", "The Chichester Water tower", and more. Period advertising is present throughout.
Complete in 16 pages, measures about 11 ... See More
Military newspaper from a tiny atoll (island) in the Pacific...
Item #724654
February 18, 1944
APAMAMA NUT I BEBA, Feb. 18, 1944 This island is a postage stamp size chunk of coral and trees in the Pacific Ocean, one of the Gilbert Islands, not far from the Equator. In the masthead is: "Apamama's On The Map - With One Objective - Blast The Jap!"
This is a crudely produced "camp" newspaper for and by the military installation on this tiny island, single sheet, 8... See More
A rare title which rarely comes into the hands of collectors...
Item #724650
October 30, 1733
THE HYP-DOCTOR, London, Oct. 30, 1733 The title is an archaic phrase for a "hodgepodge of nonsense". This curious satirical paper published from 1730-1741, a pro-Walpole (first Prime Minister of Great Britain) newspaper created to oppose another British title "The Craftsman". It was published by John "Orator" Henley, a clergyman know for showmanship and eccentricity.
Rather than presenting ne... See More
Rare, short-lived Texas newspaper from its first capital...
Item #724646
March 10, 1888
THE OLD CAPITOL, Columbia, Texas, March 10, 1888 Yes, Columbia--now known as West Columbia--was the first formal capital of Texas, established in 1836. A quite rare title which existed for less than 2 years. Only one institution has a substantial holding of this title and its file is not complete.
The content is primarily concerning Texas, with a wealth of ads as well.
Four pages, evenly t... See More
Rare Confederate newspaper from Winston, North Carolina...
Item #724643
May 08, 1863
WESTERN SENTINEL, Winston, North Carolina, May 8, 1863 This is a very rare title from the Confederacy. According to Brigham only four institutions in the United States have any holdings of this title from the Civil War, most just a few scattered issues. The American Antiquarian Society has no issues recorded from this era.
Among the front page reports are those headed: "Confederate Powder Mil... See More
Ben Franklin article on the morals of chess...
Item #724609
THE AMERICAN MUSEUM, Philadelphia, April, 1792 By far the most significant content is the historic/collectible essay: "The Morals of Chess. By Dr. Franklin", which takes 2 1/2 pages. Note: This essay was first printed in the Columbian Magazine in the Dec. 1786 issue. Regardless, this contemporary printing is among the few publications which printed the essay which is highly desirable am... See More
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