Issues for under $50
Issues for under $50
Willie Mays 600th home run....
Item #564840
September 23, 1969
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, September 23, 1969
* Willie Mays 600th home run
* San Francisco Giants
* MLB baseball
This 12 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 7: "Mays Wallops Home Run 600". He was only the 2nd MLB player to achieve this at the time.
Other news of the day. Some small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.... See More
1969 Mets win pennant....
Item #564802
September 25, 1969
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, September 25, 1969
* The Miracle Mets
* Wins NL pennant
This 16 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 8: "Mets Land On Moon, Win Eastern Crown". Tells of the famous '69 New York Mets winning the National League Pennant. They would go on a win the World Series as well.
Other news of the day. Some small binding holes along the s... See More
1969 Woodstock music festival revisited...
Item #703646
September 25, 1969
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York City, Sept. 25, 1969
* Woodstock music festival on Max Yasgur's farm
* Going back to Bethel, New York - revisited
* "The Grateful Dead' plays at a NYC night club
The top of page 25 has an heading: "The Undulating Hillside: Going Back to Bethel" Coverage continues on another page. A story of a man going back to the site o... See More
The Grateful Dead & Chambers Brothers in 1969....
Item #703564
October 02, 1969
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 2, 1969
* Grateful Dead gig at Cafe Au Go Go night club
* Jerry Garcia - Bob Weir - Ron "Pigpen" McKernan
* The Chamber Brother - psychedelic soul band
* Concert performance at Hunter College advertisement
Page 34 has a 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 inch advertisement for "CHAMBERS BROTHERS" for there performances at Hunter... See More
1969 Anti-Vietnam War & Led Zeppelin II Ads...
Item #701346
October 16, 1969
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 16, 1969
* Moratorium to End the War in Vietnam
* March on Washington D.C. advertisements
* Massive demonstration - teach-in
* Led Zeppelin II album release & "The Who" concert
Page 19 has a full page advertisement for the Moratorium to End the War in Vietnam.
Page 36 has a nice ad for the release of "... See More
Charles Manson Murders in 1969...
Item #569752
December 03, 1969
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, December 3, 1969
* Charles Manson murders
* Sharon Tate & more
* Recent arrests made
This 32 page newspaper has a one column photo of Charles Manson on the front page with caption: "Cult Leader?"
Also a two column head near the bottom of the front page: "Tate Slaying Suspect In Concord"
Other news of ... See More
Charles Manson Murders in 1969...
Item #570174
December 03, 1969
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, December 3, 1969
* Charles Manson murders
* Susan Atkins
* Sharon Tate
This 8 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Hippie Clan Is Suspect in Killing Sharon Tate"
Early reporting on the arrests in the famous Hollywood area murders
Other news of the day throughout. Some small binding holes alo... See More
Charles Manson Murders...
Item #566233
December 04, 1969
THE PARSONS SUN, Parsons, Kansas, December 4, 1969
* Charles Manson
* Manson & 4 others arrested for murder
This 16 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 4: "Hippie Leader Key Figure".
Tells of the arrests of the murderers of Sharon Tate and rest.
Other news of the day throughout. Few binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.
wiki... See More
Charles Manson Murders...
Item #569485
December 05, 1969
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, December 5, 1969 This 18 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "'Black Magic' Code of Clan: Hippie-Types""Black magic"... "He believes that he, and all human beings, are God"..."There is no crime, there is no sin:... "the women were the key to everything" Three friends of Charles ... See More
Altamont Free Concert... Rolling Stones...
Item #560806
December 08, 1969
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, December 8, 1969
* Altamont Free Concert (Day after)
* Rolling Stones fame
* Woodstock West
This 6 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page:
* Cleanup Continues After One-day Bash
Other news of the day throughout. A few small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in nice condition.
wikipedia notes: The Altamont Speedway Free Fe... See More
Study of UFOs ends... Project Blue Book... "Tiny Tim" weds...
Item #664414
December 18, 1969
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., December 18, 1969
* Project Blue Book ends
* Study of UFOs - U.S. Air Force
* Tiny Tim weds Miss Vicki
The bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "And, No Flying Saucers" First report coverage on termination of Project Blue Book, the systematic study of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) conducted by the United States Air Force.
The t... See More
1969 Eric Andersen concert advertisement...
Item #703526
December 25, 1969
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Dec. 25, 1969
* Eric Andersen - folk music singer & songwriter
* The Town Hall Manhattan concert advertisement
Page 39 has a full page advertisement for a "ERIC ANDERSEN" concert at The Town Hall in Manhattan.
Page 34 has a smaller ad for this same concert. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item bec... See More
College football title argument in 1970...
Item #566405
January 02, 1970
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, January 2, 1970 This 38 page newspaper has a four column photo at the bottom of the front page with heading: "Football Reigns Supreme on TV".
Page 39 has a nice banner headline: "Texas Conquers Notre Dame, 21-17" and more with photos..
Also, page 40 has a banner headline: " Penn State Turns Back Missouri, 10-3&... See More
1970 Timothy Leary interview... LSD advocate...
Item #703563
January 08, 1970
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Jan. 8, 1970
* Dr. Timothy Leary - American psychologist
* Interview by journalist Ron Rosenbaum
* Lysergic acid diethylamide - lysergide - LSD fame
The front page has a heading: "Leary's Final Dropout: 'This Time Around'? Very lengthy text continues on several inside pages, too much to photograph all.
I suspect thi... See More
Super Bowl IV... Two issue set...
Item #566854
January 10, 1970
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, January 10 & 12, 1970
These newspapers are 8 & 10 pages and have reporting on Super Bowl IV between the Kansas City Chiefs and Minnesota Vikings.
The January 10th issue has a two line headline on the back page that reads:
* Minnesota Vikings Big Favorites Over K.C. Chiefs
which has pre-game reporting.
The January 12th issue has two colum... See More
Desecration of the schools in the South... My Lai massacare probe...
Item #590046
January 14, 1970
JACKSONVILLE JOURNAL, Jacksonville, Florida, January 14, 1970 The front page of the issue contains bold headlines "Pupil Integration Ordered By Feb. 1" and "Teachers Get Integration Notices". The desecration would take place in Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana. Also on the front page is a report "GI List Growing In My Lai Probe" deals with the Army... See More
1970 Richard Pryor & Bill Cosby...
Item #703562
January 22, 1970
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Jan. 22, 1970
* Comedians Richard Pryor & Bill Cosby
* Very early Fleetwood Mac - rock band
Page 36 has a 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 inch ad for performances by: "SLY & The Family Stone; The Grand Funk Railroad; Fleetwood Mac & Richard Pryor" at Madison Square Garden. This is very early for Fleetwood Mac (undercard) and... See More
Terry Bradshaw drafted... Pittsburgh Steelers...
Item #666800
January 27, 1970
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, January 27, 1970
* Terry Bradshaw - Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
* Pittsburgh Steelers 1st pick in draft (day of)
This 34 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 22: "Do Steelers Want Bradshaw ?" with caption "Answer Comes Today"
Coverage on the NFL draft in which Terry Bradshaw was likely to be the first ... See More
Jeffrey R. MacDonald...
Green Beret's family murdered...
Item #637463
February 17, 1970
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Russell, Kansas, February 17, 1970
* 1st report of the murder of Green Beret Jeffrey R. MacDonald's family
The front page has a conspicuous heading, "Green Beret's Family Found Murdered", which is a 1st report of the gruesome murders of Green Beret Jeffrey R MacDonald's family - in a manner similar to the Manson murders. He would eventually... See More
1970 PINK FLOYD concert ad... Panther 21 protest...
Item #703119
March 26, 1970
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, March 26, 1970
* Pink Floyd Fillmore East concerts advertisement
* British psychedelic rock group - band performance
* 1st NYC Appearances - David Gilmour - Roger Waters
* Black Panther 21 full page protest march notice (see)
Page 33 has a 10 x 2 1/2 advertisement for the "PINK FLOYD" concerts at the Fillmore East. (see images) Th... See More
Very 1st "Earth Day" observation in 1970...
Item #703142
April 16, 1970
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, April 16, 1970
* First "Earth Day" observation notice
* Environmental protection demonstration
* Climate change - global warming concerns
Page 21 has full page notice headed: "New York...We've had it!" (see images) This was for the very first "Earth Day" which was observed less than a week later.
wi... See More
1st Jimi Hendrix solo album is released in 1970...
Item #703633
April 23, 1970
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, April 23, 1970
* Jimi Hendrix "Band of Gypsys" album release ad
* American electric guitarist, songwriter and singer
* Live at the Fillmore East - 1st solo album without group
Page 35 has a full page advertisement for the release of Jimi Hnedrix's first solo album "Band of Gypsys" which was recorded at the Fil... See More
Kent State and other campus protesting...
Item #607362
May 06, 1970
THE HAYS DAILY NEWS, Hays, Kansas, May 6, 1970 The front page of the issue carries a four column headline "Campus Protest Wave Spreads" which is reference to the protest occurring at the colleges and university across the nation over President Nixon's Cambodian policy and the recent Kent State killings. This also shows a photo of the protest at the Fort Hays State campus.
Insi... See More
1970 May Day Black Panther Party protests...
Item #703685
May 07, 1970
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, May 7, 1970
* "May Day" New Haven, Connecticut protests
* Black Panther Party - re. Alex Rackley murder
* Yale University activists - racial justice
* Bee Gees - Cucumber Castle album release
The front page has a heading "Either/Or at Yale: Mayday & the Panthers" with 2 related photos. (see images) Very... See More
Ernie Banks' 500th homer...
Item #619363
May 13, 1970
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, May 13, 1970
* Ernie Banks - Chicago Cubs
* Major League Baseball MLB
* 500th home run
This 20 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 7: "Ernie Banks Belts His 500th Homer As Cubs Win" 1st report coverage on Ernie Banks becoming the ninth player in Major League Baseball to hit 500 home runs in their career.
Other news, sports and a... See More
Jackson State University killings...
Item #596465
May 16, 1970
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, May 16, 1970
* Jackson State University
* Vietnam War student protests
The front page has a one column heading: "2 Negroes Killed on Miss. Campus". 1st report coverage on the Jackson State University killings, which involved student protesters against the Vietnam War being shot at by police. This was shortly after the Kent St... See More
1970 Woodstock the album release ad... James Taylor...
Item #703669
May 21, 1970
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, May 21, 1970
* Woodstock: Music from the Original Soundtrack and More
* Counterculture music festival album release advertisement
* James Taylor - American singer - songwriter - guitarist
* Carnegie Hall concert performance advertisement
Page 33 has a nice full page advertisement for the recent release of: "Woodstock: Mu... See More
A radical "New Left" underground newspaper...
Item #668291
June 01, 1970
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 S... See More
1970 Ginger Baker's Air Force concert ad...
Item #703629
June 04, 1970
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, June 4, 1970
* Ginger Baker's Air Force
* "Rock's first superstar drummer"
* Jazz rock fusion supergroup
* Madison Square Garden concert ad
Page 38 has a 8 1/2 x 6 inch advertisement for a "Ginger Baker's Air Force" concert at Madison Square Garden. (see images) I suspect this to be an extremely... See More
Game of the Century - FIFA World Cup (soccer)...
Item #674841
June 18, 1970
THE PRATT TRIBUNE, Kansas, June 18, 1970
* Italy 4-3 over West Germany
* FIFA World Cup soccer
* Game of the Century
The sport's section (page 2) has a one column heading: "Soccer Cup" First report coverage on the semi-final games of the 1970 FIFA World Cup. The Italy vs. West Germany match is known in the soccer World as the 'Game of the Century'. With soccer being a... See More
Riverfront Stadium MLB debut....
Item #568283
July 01, 1970
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, July 1, 1970 This 60 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 31: "Reds Open Park With 8-2 Loss" "Fans Jam Cincy Park".
Tells of the very 1st game played at Cincinnati's Riverfront Stadium. Hank Aaron would hit the very 1st home run there during this game.
Other news of the day throughout. Little spine wear, ... See More
Willie Mays 3,000th hit...
Item #568648
July 19, 1970
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, July 19, 1970
* Willie Mays 3,000th hit
* San Francisco Giants
* MLB baseball
This 80 page newspaper has a four column headline on page 42: "Willie Gets 3,000th Hit" with box scores and action photo of Mays. (see)
Tells of Willie Mays hitting his 3,000th career hit.
Other news of the day throughout. Minor sp... See More
Charles Manson murder trial in 1970....
Item #562835
August 05, 1970
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, August 5, 1970
* Charles Manson murder trial
* President Richard Nixon says guilty
* Court room antics
This 16 page newspaper has two column headline on page 2: "Manson Throws Tate Trial Into State Of Pandemonium".
See photos for text.
Other news of the day throughout. Some small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in ... See More
Charles Manson murder trial in 1970....
Item #566504
August 06, 1970
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, August 6, 1970
* Charles Manson murder trial
* Actress Sharon Tate
* Court room antics
This 10 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 2: "Manson 'Girls' Employ New Tactic For Mistrial".
See photos for text.
Other news of the day throughout. Some tiny binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.... See More
Charles Manson murder trial in 1970....
Item #564593
August 07, 1970
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, August 7, 1970
* Charles Manson murder trial
* Actress Sharon Tate
* Court room antics
This 10 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 2: "Manson Trial Witness Hysterical Over Photo".
See photos for text.
Also another two column headline on the same page: "Disneyland Puts Ban On Any Long-Haired Visitors".... See More
Sterling Hall bombing...
Item #618256
August 25, 1970
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, August 25, 1970
* Sterling Hall bombing
* University of Wisconsin-Madison
Page 2 has a two column heading: "Wisconsin University Bombing Kills Researcher" 1st report coverage on the Sterling Hall bombing at the University of Wisconsin.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 10 pages, small binding holes along the spine,... See More
1st Monday night NFL football game...
Item #575179
September 22, 1970
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, September 22, 1970
* 1st Monday Night football game
* NFL National Football League
* New York Jets vs. Cleveland Browns
This 24 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 11: "Penalties Bombard Jets In 31-21 Loss"
Tells of the very 1st prime time televised NFL football game which was the beginning of Monday Night... See More
1970 Occultist tour advertisement...
Item #703197
October 01, 1970
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 1, 1970
* Marc Reymont's performance advertisement
* Occultism - witches spells - witchcraft - tarot
* Clairvoyance - voodoo - telepathy - hypnotism
* Orrie de Nooyer Auditorium - Hackensack NJ
Page 34 has a 7 x 3 1/2 inch advertisement for: "Marc Reymont's Occultism in the 70's" tour. (see images)
I susp... See More
Wichita State football plane crash...
Item #637587
October 03, 1970
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, October 3, 1970
* Wichita State University football team
* Martin 4-0-4 airplane crash (1st report)
* Rocky Mountains
This 12 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "13 Wichita Grid Players Among 29 Killed In Crash". Tells of the Wichita State University football team airplane crash.
Other news of the day. Light brownin... See More
Wichita State football plane crash...
Item #567879
October 05, 1970
THE PRATT TRIBUNE, New York, October 5, 1970
* Wichita State University football team
* Martin 4-0-4 airplane crash
* Rocky Mountains
This 6 page newspaper has a small one column headline on the front page: "Death Toll Climbs"
Tells of the Wichita State University football team airplane crash.
Other news of the day. Little margin wear, otherwise ... See More
1970 Led Zeppelin III album release...
Item #703234
October 15, 1970
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 15, 1970
* Led Zeppelin III album release advertisement
* English rock band - Bron-Yr-Aur cottage fame
* Robert Plant - Jimmy Page - John Bonham
Page 41 has a full page advertisement for the release of "Led Zeppelin III" music album. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no... See More
"The Oriole Meal Tickets" - McNally, Cuellar and Palmer...
Item #204830
October 17, 1970
THE SPORTING NEWS, October 17, 1970, from St. Louis, MO. This sporting newspaper is about 70 pages in length and is in terrific condition and has never been bound. This particular issue features "THE ORIOLE MEAL TICKETS" - DAVE McNALLY, MIKE CUELLAR, and JIM PALMER on the front with text about them on the inside pages. This issue is loaded with sports news & photos of the day with ... See More
Death of Charles De Gaulle, in a Paris newspaper...
Item #659665
November 11, 1970
FRANCE-SOIR, Paris, France, Nov. 11, 1970
* Charles de Gaulle death (1st report)
* Best title to be had ?
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 gov... See More
University of Marshall football...
Item #562544
November 16, 1970
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, November 16, 1970
* University of Marshall football
* Airplane crash disaster
This 6 page newspaper has a four column headline at the bottom of the front page: "Crash Wipes Out Team"
Tells of the University of Marshall football team that crashed in West Virginia via airplane.
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in nice conditio... See More
1970 "People's Flag Show"... Judson Memorial Church...
Item #703302
November 19, 1970
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 19, 1970
* People's Flag Show exhibition w/ photos
* Judson Memorial Church - Judson Three
* Faith Ringgold - Abbie Hoffman - Kate Millett
The front page has a heading: "Bars & stripes forever" with lead-in: "The flag as art" and 3 related photos. (see images) Coverage continues inside.
wikipedia not... See More
1970 Club Cinq-Sept fire disaster...
Item #683208
November 22, 1970
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 22, 1970
* Club Cinq-Sept fire disaster
* France dance hall nightclub
* Saint-Laurent-du-Pont, Isère
The top of the front page has a four column photo with heading: "142 Are Killed by Fire in Locked Dance Hall in France" with subhead. (see)
First section only with 48 pages, archival mending along the spine, tape mend along right margin, generally ... See More
1970 Grateful Dead album release...
Item #703303
November 26, 1970
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 26, 1970
* Grateful Dead album release advertisement
* "American Beauty" Trucking - Ripple & more
* Jerry Garcia - Bob Weir - Ron "Pigpen" McKernan
Page 49 has a full page advertisement for the release of "American Beauty" music album by the Grateful Dead. Includes a photo of the band. (see imag... See More
1970 "Gimme Shelter" World premiere film showing...
Item #703311
December 03, 1970
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Dec. 3, 1970
* "Gimme Shelter" World premiere advertisement
* Rolling Stones documentary film - movie
* Altamont Free Concert footage - Meredith Hunter
* North American Tour (1969) - Madison Square Garden
Page 71 has a 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 inch advertisement for the opening day, actually the World premiere showing of "GIMME... See More
Collecting newspapers... reference book...
Item #545535
January 01, 1971
PERIODICAL PUBLICATIONS - A Bibliography of Bibliographies - Volume Two", by Theodore Besterman (1971) Hardbound 270 pgs.
Fighter Sonny Liston found dead...
Item #672914
January 06, 1971
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, January 6, 1971
*Fighter Sonny Liston found dead
Page 5 column 4 has an article on the life and death of Sonny Liston (see images).
Complete with 6 pages, small library stamp within masthead, a few small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.
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