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THE ILLUSTRATED POLICE NEWS, Boston, Oct. 23, 1897

• Rare illustrated publication

Although earlier in its distance this was a more bonafide police & law enforcement newspaper, but by this time it had devolved into a sensationalistic tabloid reporting bizarre and over-the-top antics.
The full front page is a print captioned: "Give Me The Gun, Billy--Nettie Waller, a Skirt Dancer, at Klondike, Tackles a bad man who is shooting at the Footlights."
Other prints include: "Fought a Masked Burglar"

THE TRIB, New York City, January 9, 1978  This was a very short-lived newspaper (ended April 5) of tabloid size, that hoped to compete with the more dominant Post and Daily News newspapers, also of tabloid-size, but alas, it could not. This is the volume 1, number 1 issue.
Complete in 72 pages, nice condition.

BERLINER ILLUSTRIRTE ZEITUNG, Germany, June 20, 1940  This was the Life magazine of Germany, filled with various photos.
The full front page is a photo of British & French troops evcuating Dunkirk, France. More on this inside.
Pages 2, 3, 4 & 5 show photos of "Hitler On The Front"
Tabloid size, complete in 16 pages, nice condition.

BERLINER ILLUSTRIRTE ZEITUNG, Germany, May 7, 1942  This was the Life magazine of Germany, filled with various photos.
The full front page shows Heinrich Himmler, SS leader at the Eastern Front in Russia. Photos inside include one of Adolf Hitler with various officers.
Tabloid size, complete in 16 pages, nice condition.

Background: A 1942 issue of the Berliner Illustrirte Zeitung represents the magazine in its late wartime phase, when it was still one of Germany’s most widely circulated

DAILY SKETCH - MINIATURE COPY, Manchester, England.  The "regular" edition of this title was a tabloid which considered itself "The Premier Picture Paper", having begun in 1908. This is the "Miniature Copy" which has no date. One can presume it was printed as a curiosity (can find nothing on the web concerning it) as the type is much too small to be read without a magnifying glass. It appears to be from the WWI era.
Complete in 16 pages, 4 1/2 by 5 1/2 inches, good condition.

BERLINER ILLUSTRIRTE ZEITUNG, Germany, Sept. 12, 1940  This was the Life magazine of Germany, filled with various photos.
The full front page shows a British warship being shelled at from the occupied French coast. Inside pages have various war-related photos, at least one of which shows Adolf Hitler.
Tabloid size, complete in 24 pages, nice condition.

DAILY TIMES, from Chicago, Illinois dated June 20, 1944. This is a tabloid-size issue with the headlines of "YANKS RACE TO GATES OF CHERBOURG!" with the coverage beginning inside the issue. This also contains other news of the day, including "U.S. fleet luring Japs into battle".

This is the complete issue in 36 pages, has an irregular spine and the margins contain a few edge tears or chipping. See photo for details.

DAILY TIMES, from Chicago, Illinois dated June 29, 1944. This is a tabloid-size issue with the headlines of "RUSS TRAP 22 DIVISIONS NEAR MINSK" with the coverage beginning inside the issue. This also contains other news of the day including "Dewey maps plans for his campaign".

This is the complete issue in 36 pages, has an irregular spine and the margins contain a few edge tears or chipping. See photo for details.

DAILY TIMES, from Chicago, Illinois dated June 23, 1944. This is a tabloid-size issue with the headlines of "Nazis Report -- RUSS OPEN BIG DRIVE!" with the coverage beginning inside the issue. This also contains other news of the day, including "TIMESman Wheeler tells Saipan battle" and "Storm kills eight".

This is the complete issue in 52 pages, has an irregular spine and the margins contain a few edge tears or chipping. See photo for details.

DAILY TIMES, from Chicago, Illinois dated June 27, 1944. This is a tabloid-size issue with the headlines of "2 COMMANDERS SEIZED IN FALL OF CHERBOURG!" with the coverage beginning inside the issue. This also contains other news of the day including "Willkie blast  jolts Republican unity" and "Germans Flee Russ Armies".

This is the complete issue in 32 pages, has an irregular spine and the margins contain a few edge tears or chipping. See photo for details.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 9, 2007

• Anna Nicole Smith death
• Playboy centerfold playmate
• Model, actress & tabloid star

The bottom of the ftpg. has a boxed section headed: "Glitz, Scandal, Fame, Loss--And Death at 39" with some text & a photo of Anna Nicole Smith. The article carries over to page 22 with more photos. Nice to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
The complete first section only with pages 1-26, nice condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 9, 2007  The bottom of the ftpg. has a boxed section headed: "Glitz, Scandal, Fame, Loss--And Death at 39", with some text & a small photo of Anna Nicole Smith. The article carries over to page 22 with additional photos. Nice to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
The complete first section only with pages 1-26, nice condition.

Sunday CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, Jan. 4, 1987

• Hollywood actor Burt Reynolds editorial w/ photos
• Interview on a possible comeback in the film industry

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

B-Z, Berlin, Germany, December 23, 1989

• Fall of the Berlin Wall
• Brandenburg Gate opens
• Best publication to be had ? (very rare)

A great issue on the fall of the Berlin Wall, with a banner headline proclaiming (translated): "Berlin, Rejoice!" The front page photo shows a huge crowd at the Brandenburg Gate, apparently oblivious to the rain & storm of that day, as they prepare to celebrate Christmas without the Wall. Nice for display.
Some very nice photos on pages 2-5, two showing restraining

POLICE GAZETTE, New York, January 31, 1931

• Babe Ruth & boxing
• Ty Cobb & golf

This tabloid calls itself: "The Leading Illustrated Sporting Journal In the World" as noted in the masthead, although it has its share of "tabloid" photos as well.
Among the many sports-related photos inside is a quarter page showing the Babe boxing, captioned: "Bambino Tunes Up For Campaign. Babe Ruth works out with daughter Julia at Artie McGovern's New York City Gymnasium."
Another photos shows: "Ty Cobb, veteran of

PM's WEEKLY, December 7, 1941

• Dated on the day of the attack on Pearl Harbor

The front page has a heading that reads: "Vichy Backs Japan Against U.S.A." with coverage on page 3. (see images) Nice to have a publication with the "Dec. 7th" date and having a front page heading regarding the tensions between the United States and Japan.  
Complete with all 32 pages, tabloid size, good condition.

Background: This December 7, 1941 edition of the short-lived, anti-fascist New York tabloid PM—renowned

Sunday CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, March 25, 1990

• Hip Hop group "2 Live Crew" rap music
• "As Nasty As They Wanna Be" album
• Luther Campbell & First Amendment
• Obscenity censorship ban question

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

DAILY MIRROR, London, England, May 5, 1926  This is a small, somewhat crudely-produced issue of this famous tabloid printed during the historic General Strike in the United Kingdom.
A General Strike was called by the Trades Union Congress in support of the coal miners' stand against enforced pay cuts. It lasted only nine days in May but brought large parts of Britain to a standstill, including London where there were armored cars on Oxford Street.
This is a broadside edition (printed on one

THE LAST NEWS - Tomorrows' Headlines Today.  There is no date or city of publication.

• Gospel Tract Society publication
• 20th-century apocalyptic ephemera

The dateline simply states "Whorl Wide Coverage" "Weather: Storm Clouds" and "Midnight Message".
This is a publication of the Gospel Tract Society out of Independence, Missouri. The bold headline announces: "CHRIST RETURNS" "Millions Missing Around World". All of the reports throughout relate to how a newspaper would cover The Rapture.
Given the

GOOFY GAZETTE, New York, July 2, 1932

• Rudy Vallee shot ?

As the title might suggest, this was a a comic newspaper, making fun of current events, people, and places. Perhaps this was most needed in the depths of the Depression.
Eight pages, tabloid-size, archival strengthening at the spine, good condition.

Background:The July 2, 1932 issue of Goofy Gazette was a New York–printed, eight-page tabloid-sized comic newspaper that satirized contemporary news, personalities, and events at the height

SUNDAY NEWS, New York City, May 8, 1945

• Nazis surrendering in Europe
• General George S. Patton's Army

The front page has a nice banner headline: "PATTON'S MEN TAKE PILSEN" with photo of surrendered German forces. (see images)
Tabloid size. Incomplete issue containing 22 of the 32 pages, nice condition and for display as such.

Note: It's very uncommon to find these famous tabloid publications from this era.

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 7, 1963

• Underground filmmaker Kenneth Anger
• Occultist - believer in Aleister Crowley's "Thelema"
• "Scorpio Rising" short film movie advertisement

Page 15 has a 3 3/4 x 3 inch advertisement for a showing of the experimental films "Scorpio Rising" and "Fireworks" by Kenneth Anger. (see image)
Background:Kenneth Anger was a pioneering avant-garde filmmaker and provocateur whose work fused homoeroticism, occult symbolism, and pop culture

CALENDAR SECTION (Sundays) only of the Los Angeles Times, May 18, 1980

• The Empire Strikes Back - Star Wars: Episode V
• Pre-opening day review and advertisement
• From the capital of the entertainment industry

The top of the front page of this section has a heading: "IN THE 'STAR WARS' SAGA, 'EMPIRE' STRIKES FORWARD" which is a pre-opening day review for this blockbuster film. The review continues inside with a few related photos. Also of significance is a page 11 advertisement for this movie which

LEVIATHAN, San Francisco, June, 1970

• Rare radical left publication
• Students for a Democratic Society

This was a New Left radical underground newspaper published in a tabloid newspaper format and distributed through the underground press network in the U.S. in the years 1969-1970. Fairly serious in content with a focus on radical organizing issues, it was loosely aligned with the SDS movement.
Complete in 40 pages, nice condition.

THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, June 5, 1989

• Calgary Flames win their first Stanley Cup

The front page has a small photo of Lanny James holding the Stanley Cup over his head in celebration of the first-ever Stanley Cup win. Related coverage is found on inside pages.
This tabloid-size newspaper is a complete issue in nice, clean condition. See images for details.

PHILADELPHIA DAILY NEWS, June 5, 1968

• Robert F. Kennedy shot
• Sirhan Bishara Sirhan

The front page banner headline: "Robert Kennedy Shot; Bullet in Brain, Condition Critical" and more with two photos, one showing RFK alive and still conscious. Page 3 has more photos and several reports.
Robert Kennedy was still alive at the tie this edition went to press.
Complete in 64 pages, tabloid-size, some wear at the margins, generally nice.

THE WOMAN'S TRIBUNE, Washington, D.C., Sept. 22, 1900

• Rare publication
• Women's suffrage

Their motto in the masthead: "Equality Before The Law". This was the country's leading women's suffrage publication having begun in Beatrice, Nebraska, before moving to Washington, D.C. Published by Clara Bewick Colby, a women's rights activist & suffragist leader, she was a war correspondent during the Spanish-American War, the first woman to be so recognized.
As would be suspected the content is primarily

DAILY NEWS, New York, NY, October 13, 1973  The front page of this tabloid issue carries the headline "NIXON'S CHOICE IS GERALD FORD" with the subhead "Congress Chiefs Applaud Pick". The article within the issue has "President Names Gerald Ford" "Nixon Reveals Veep in TV Address" "Fight Looms Over New VP". Other news of the day is also with this complete issues which measures approximately 15 x 11 inches and is in nice condition.

THE NATIONAL LEGIONNAIRE, Indianapolis, Indiana, August, 1945  Noted in the masthead: "Dedicated to the Minute Men on the Firing Line".
The banner headline; "WE HAVE WON THE WAR; WHAT ABOUT THE PEACE?" Logically filled with war-related content.
Tabloid-size, address label in the masthead, 16 pages, good condition.

DAILY NEWS, New York Aug. 9, 1974

• President Richard Nixon

A very dramatic front page with over half of it taken up with: "NIXON RESIGNS". The balance has: "Acts in 'Interest of Nation', Asks for End to Bitterness" and "Ford Will Take Oath at Noon, Kissinger Agrees to Stay On". Much coverage, with photos, on the inside pages and the back page.
Tabloid-size, complete in 88 pages, nice condition.

STARS & STRIPES, June 14, 1945  This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
The front page reports: "Okinawa Yanks Intensity Drives On 2 Jap Pockets" Negro Troops to Form 10.4% Of U.S. Army of Occupation" & more. One of the front page photos is a weeping General George S. Patton.
Eight pages, tabloid-size, small piece from the front leaf spine, nice condition.

Background: This June 14, 1945 edition of The Stars and Stripes

COAST REPORTER - THIRD SERIES --  EXTRA!  A seemingly odd-ball weekly newspaper from Los Angeles, mostly dealing with political issues. The inside masthead notes: "The West's Snappiest Newspaper". No date is in the masthead, however by appearances I'd say it is from the 1940's.
The banner headline note: "Carlin Smith's Wild Parties", Smith being a candidate for mayor of Los Angeles.
Eight pages, tabloid size, some black wax marks on the ftpg., mild margin wear.

THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, July 7, 1987  As most might be aware "The Village Voice" was an American news and culture paper, known for being the country's first alternative newsweekly. It introduced free-form, high-spirited, and passionate journalism into the public discourse a tradition it maintained throughout its 60+ year history.
Page 80 has a tribute to Fred Astaire after his death, at the age of 88, on June 22, 1987.  The tribute details the broad scope of dancers who were impacted by

THE WOMAN'S TRIBUNE, Washington, D.C., May 25, 1901

• Rare publication - Women's suffrage

Their motto in the masthead: "Equality Before The Law". This was the country's leading women's suffrage publication having begun in Beatrice, Nebraska, before moving to Washington, D.C. Published by Clara Bewick Colby, a women's rights activist & suffragist leader, she was a war correspondent during the Spanish-American War, the first woman to be so recognized.
As would be suspected the content is primarily

DAILY NEWS, WAR EXTRA, Los Angeles, July 1, 1943

• MacArthur Strikes
• Great WW2 headlines

The 4-line, full-banner headline reads: "WAR EXTRA - M'ARTHUR STRIKES! - INVADES 5 BASES - Fighting rages on 2 islands." The subheading has: "Allies launch drive to ring Japs on Rabaul", with supporting text.
Additional related images and text are found on inside pages.
Complete with 44 pages, larger tabloid size issue measuring 19 1/2 x 13 1/2 inches, minor wear at the margins, but generally in good

DAILY NEWS, New York, May 29, 2006

• Barry Bonds
• 715th HR
• San Francisco Giants

This tabloid-size newspaper is a complete issue in very nice, clean condition. See images for details

Sunday CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, June 18, 1989

• First "NIRVANA" performance in L.A.
• Early American "Grunge Rock" band
• Al's Bar performance notice - "Bleach"
• Curt Cobain - Chad Channing - Krist Novoselic

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

SUN-TIMES, Chicago, Sept. 26, 1981

• Sandra Day O'Connor sworn in
• United States Supreme Court - 1st woman Justice

The front page has a photos showing O'Connor with President Reagan with heading: "A great day for women's equality". (see) Page 3 has a banner heading: "O'Connor takes seat on high court" with photo. (see) First report coverage on Ronald Reagan appointing the first Woman to the United States Supreme Court.
Complete with all 76 pages, tabloid size, light toning and minor wear at the

DAILY WORLD, New York City, June 17, 1971

• Pentagon Papers 1st made public
• Vietnam War - Lyndon Johnson
• Angela Davis in jail for gun violations

An uncommon title, being a tabloid-size newspaper with an editorial policy which reflects the views of the Communist party. This newspaper was previously known as the "Daily Worker".
The front page has a nice banner headline that reads: "BAN ON WAR EXPOSE ASSAILED IN SENATE" (see)
Inside are few articles related to Angela Davis' incarceration. 
Complete

DAILY NEWS--WAR EXTRA, Los Angeles, Sept. 8, 1943  A very displayable issue with this great front page: "Eisenhower announces---ALL ITALY IN SURRENDER ! " and: "Military Armistice In Effect". A very displayable issue.
A tabloid-size newspaper, present are 12 of the 40 pages, good condition.

THE CIRCULAR, Oneida, New York, August 1, 1861 This issue contains an article titled: "National Affairs " The Defeat" which shows reports on the famous Battle of Bull Run in Manassas VA. A tabloid size newspaper from the famous Oneida Community in New York, an early "commune" in experimental living. Various religiously-themed content but a bit of reporting of news of the day as well. An interesting title from this interesting community in in upstate New York. This is complete in 4 pages in

BALLOU'S PICTORIAL DRAWING-ROOM COMPANION, Boston, December 20, 1856  This title was formatted much like the more popular "Harper's Weekly" being tabloid-size with several pages of prints. This title actually precedes Harper's, which did not begin publication until 1857. Within this issue are prints captioned: "Covington KY (2 scenes)" "Newport KY (2 scenes)" "Servian Musicians" "Lythan, England" "Surry Gardens, London" "John Neal" and more, all having related text as well.
Sixteen pages with

BOOK REVIEW Section only of the New York Times, May 30, 1937

• Vincent Van Gogh - Dutch painter
• Letters to his brother Theo
• Katherine Woods book review

The front page of this section has a banner heading: "VAN GOGH'S LETTERS TO THEO; His Correspondence With His Brother Makes a Book of Rare Quality" with illustration of Van Gogh.
Complete book review section only with 20 pages, tabloid size in good condition.

DAILY NEWS, New York Aug. 9, 1974  A very dramatic front page with over half of it taken up with: "NIXON RESIGNS". The balance has: "Acts in 'Interest of Nation', Asks for End to Bitterness" and "Ford Will Take Oath at Noon, Kissinger Agrees to Stay On". Much coverage, with photos, on the inside pages.
Tabloid-size, complete in 88 pages, nice condition.

UTOPIAN NEWS, Los Angeles, California, March 18, 1935  A very unusual & rare title from the depths of the Depression. This newspaper lasted for less than 2 years, and 3 months of that time it was suspended. One of the issues notes: "The Utopian News--is both a primer & an advanced treatise on the old and the new economy...opens the door to a liberal education in economics & sociology...".
Tabloid-size, 12 pages, library stamp at the top, a stain to the front page causing a tear, loose at the

UTOPIAN NEWS, Los Angeles, California, Nov. 4, 1935  A very unusual & rare title from the depths of the Depression. This newspaper lasted for less than 2 years, and 3 months of that time it was suspended. One of the issues notes: "The Utopian News--is both a primer & an advanced treatise on the old and the new economy...opens the door to a liberal education in economics & sociology...".
Tabloid-size, 4 pages, library stamp at the top, some margin chipping. A bit fragile so it should be handled

UTOPIAN NEWS, Los Angeles, California, Dec. 9, 1935  A very unusual & rare title from the depths of the Depression. This newspaper lasted for less than 2 years, and 3 months of that time it was suspended. One of the issues notes: "The Utopian News--is both a primer & an advanced treatise on the old and the new economy...opens the door to a liberal education in economics & sociology...".
Tabloid-size, 4 pages, library stamp at the top, chipping at the margins, partially loose at the spine.

UTOPIAN NEWS, Los Angeles, California, Nov. 18, 1935  A very unusual & rare title from the depths of the Depression. This newspaper lasted for less than 2 years, and 3 months of that time it was suspended. One of the issues notes: "The Utopian News--is both a primer & an advanced treatise on the old and the new economy...opens the door to a liberal education in economics & sociology...".
Tabloid-size, 4 pages, library stamp at the top, minor margin chipping, loose at the spine. Fragile so it

DAILY NEWS, New York Aug. 9, 1974

• President Richard Nixon

A very dramatic front page with over half of it taken up with: "NIXON RESIGNS". The balance has: "Acts in 'Interest of Nation', Asks for End to Bitterness" and "Ford Will Take Oath at Noon, Kissinger Agrees to Stay On". Much coverage, with photos, on the inside pages.
Tabloid-size, complete in 88 pages, nice condition.

DAILY NEWS--EXTRA, New York Aug. 9, 1974  A very dramatic front page with over half of it taken up with: "NIXON QUITS". The balance has the official announcement: "President Nixon announced his resignation tonight in a TV address to the nation. Vice President Gerald R. Ford will become 38th President tomorrow."
More coverage, with photos, on the inside pages.
Tabloid-size, complete in 36 pages, great condition.