1964 "Dr. Strangelove" opening day film review w/ ad...
Item #706091
February 13, 1964
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Feb. 13, 1964
* "Dr. Strangelove" opening day premiere review
* Political satire black comedy film - movie
* Director Stanley Kubrick & Actor Peter Sellers
Page 13 under "film" is a review for the recent premiere with heading: "Come Now, Dr. Strangelove" The review continues on the following page.
P... See More
1961 Anniston & Birmingham bus attacks...
Item #706087
May 15, 1961
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, May 15, 1961
* Anniston and Birmingham, Alabama
* Greyhound bus bombing - burning
* Civil Rights movement - freedom riders
* Racial segregation in the South
The top of page 4 has a three column heading: "Bi-Racial Groups Attacked By Dixie Mobs, Bus Fired" (see images)
Complete with 44 pages, two small library stamps within the masthead, small binding ho... See More
1793 Boston, Massachusetts...
Item #706084
October 30, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 30, 1793
* 18th century American title
Eighteenth century American publications are somewhat scarce. Contains news of the day and various advertisements.
Pages 3 & 4 contain a few illustrated ship ads.
Complete as a 4 page issue, nice condition.
1943 Battle of Makin... Gilbert Islands...
Item #706081
November 22, 1943
LOS ANGELES TIMES, November 22, 1943
* Battle of Makin
* Gilbert Islands
* World War II - WWII
* FRONT LEAF ONLY **
The front side has a banner headline: "U.S. INVADES TWO GILBERT ISLANDS; Beach Heads Secured on Jap Strongholds" with subhead. (see images)
Front leaf only (pages 1-2), nice for display as such.... See More
Battle of Ciudad Juarez (1913)... Pancho Villa...
Item #706079
November 26, 1913
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, November 26, 1913
* Battle of Ciudad Juarez (1913)
* Pancho Villa - rebel victory
* Mexican Revolution
The front page has a banner headline: "DEFEAT OF FEDERALS AT JUAREZ IS DISASTROUS" with subheads and nice photo of Villa. (see images)
Complete with 16 pages, small library stamp slightly affects the headline, a little irregular along the spine, gen... See More
1869 Gettysburg reunion... 6th anniversary...
Item #706076
August 25, 1869
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 25, 1869
* Battle of Gettysburg reunion
* 6th anniversary celebration
* Soldiers' National Monument dedicated
Page 5 has a small one column heading: "The Gettysburg Reunion" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 12 pages, nice condition.
1980 Bruce Springsteen MSG & Grace Jones concert ads...
Item #706071
September 30, 1980
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Oct. 1-7, 1980
* Early Bruce Springsteen "The Boss" concerts
* American rock singer, songwriter & guitarist
* Madison Square Garden MSG advertisement
* Grace Jones - Jamaican singer, songwriter & model
* Beacon Theatre concert in Manhattan advertisement
Page 99 has a nice full page ad for "Bruce Springst... See More
1983 "Culture Club" w/ Boy George Concert ad...
Item #706049
February 08, 1983
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Feb. 8, 1983
* Culture Club - English new wave band
* Boy George - lead singer & songwriter
* Palladium nightclub NYC concert hall ad
Page 56 has a 5 1/2 x 3 inch advertisement for a performance by "Culture Club" at the Palladium nightclub in Manhattan.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was... See More
1981 RAINBOW rock band concert advertisement...
Item #706037
March 17, 1981
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, March 18-24, 1981
* Ritchie Blackmore's "Rainbow" rock band
* Hard rock concert performance advertisement
* Nassau Coliseum , Uniondale, New York
Page 86 has a colorful full page advertisement for a upcoming performance by "RAINBOW" concert at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York.
I suspect this to be... See More
Early British Columbia, Canada...
Item #705987
April 17, 1878
MAINLAND GUARDIAN, New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada, April 17, 1878 A quite uncommon title from this town in British Columbia, with various news and literary items of the day and a wealth of ads a well, several of which are illustrated.
Complete in four pages, typical folio size, never bound nor trimmed, a news agent's stamp in the upper right corner, nice condition.
Thoughts on the possbilities of the internet, long before it would happen...
Item #705948
September 06, 1983
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Sept. 6, 1983
* Predicting the creation of the internet
* Interconnected computer networks
* Pre World Wide Web - social media
The front page has a teaser for an interesting article: "Reach Out And Access Someone" which considers the Network Nation, a new novelty at the time. It's focus was that computer supporte... See More
The 1963 march on Washington notice...
Item #705920
August 22, 1963
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Aug. 22, 1963
* Martin Luther King Jr. - civil rights movement
* March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom
* Community notice for bus & train trips to the event
* MLK "I Have a Dream" speech fame
Page 7 has a full page notice headed: "Rally for Civil Rights" and more. This was a community effort to get New Yorker's to go to t... See More
See the displayable front page from the 18th century...
Item #705912
November 10, 1720
THE POST-BOY, London, Nov. 10, 1720
* Nice masthead engravings
* Early 18th century original
One of my favorite 18th century newspapers with the two nice engravings in the masthead, plus the very decorative first letter in the text (see). Various European reports.
Single sheet, about 8 1/2 by 14 1/8 inches in nice displayable condition.... See More
Early days of the AIDS virus in 1984...
Item #705910
October 09, 1984
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Oct. 9, 1984
* AIDS - Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
* HIV - Human immunodeficiency virus - pathogen
* Robert Gallo - American biomedical researcher
* Study to determine if saliva is a infectious agent ?
The front page has a heading: "AIDS: A Kiss Is Still a Kiss?" the top of page 11 has the same heading with subh... See More
1982 "Divine" drag queen performance ad...
Item #705908
May 04, 1982
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, May 4, 1982
* "DIVINE" - Harris Glenn Milstead
* Character actor, singer and drag queen
* The Fun House nightclub advertisement
Page 118 has a 7 x 3 inch advertisement for a performance by "DIVINE" at the Fun House in New York City. (see image)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was re... See More
1984 Motorhead & Quiet Riot concert advertisement..
Item #705836
November 20, 1984
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 20, 1984
* Motorhead - English heavy metal band - Lemmy
* Quiet Riot - American hard rock - Randy Rhoads
* Beacon Theatre - Manhattan concerts advertisement
Page 98 has a 8 1/2 x 3 1/4 inch advertisement for upcoming "Motorhead" and "Quiet Riot" concerts at the Beacon Theatre in Manhattan. (see images)
... See More
1971 comic Lenny Bruce film advertisement...
Item #705771
June 24, 1971
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, June 24, 1971
* Lenny Bruce - stand-up comedian - satirist ad
* "Dirtymouth" - Biographic film - movie
* Opening day premiere advertisement
Page 59 has a 8 x 5 1/2 inch advertisement for the opening day of "Dirtymouth", a biographic film on the life of comedian Lenny Bruce. (see image)
I suspect this to be ... See More
1962 Washington Square Park map by Jaf...
Item #705768
August 02, 1962
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Aug. 2, 1962
* Washington Square Park cartoon map by JAF
* Greenwich Village, Lower Manhattan, New York City
The front page has a cartoonish map by Village Voice cartoonist JAF. (see images) Also a heading: "Practical Man's Guide To Washington Square" which is a guide to the park with the numbers within the map coordinat... See More
Post Abraham Lincoln assassination events...
Item #705625
May 13, 1865
CONCORD DAILY MONITOR, New Hampshire, May 13, 1865
* American Civil War ending events
Page 2 & 3 has some reporting soon after Robert E. Lee's surrender and Abraham Lincoln's assassination. (see images)
Complete with 4 pages, a little irregular along the spine, nice condition.
1974 Aerosmith concert & Alice Cooper album ads...
Item #705623
September 05, 1974
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Sept. 5, 1974
* Early Aerosmith - American hard rock band ad
* Steven Tyler - Joe Perry - Tom Hamilton
* Schaefer Music Festival - Central Park NYC
* Alice Cooper - rock singer and songwriter
* "Greatest Hits" album release advertisement
Page 59 has a 9 x 6 1/2 inch advertisement for the upcoming performance of Aer... See More
Opening review for the 1976 movie "The Bad News Bears"...
Item #705555
May 03, 1976
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, May 3, 1976
* "The Bad News Bears" - American sports comedy
* Opening premiere movie film review w/ photo
* Actor Walter Matthau & actress Tatum O'Neal
Page 123 has the opening review of the film "The Bad News Bears" with heading: "I'd Rather 'Lose' by Winning Than 'Win' by Losing&... See More
Large & ornate masthead from the Civil War era...
Item #705551
July 30, 1862
NEW HAMPSHIRE JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE, Manchester, July 30, 1862
* Great masthead engraving
The title reflects the theme of this issue, being primarily a farming-related newspaper with agricultural concerns taking much of the front page and some inside space as well. However Civil War reporting is found on pages 2 & 3 with a review of the week's battle events and military... See More
A "cute" little Colorado Springs newspaper...
Item #705535
January 02, 1892
THE EDGEWOOD SUN, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Jan. 2 1892 I wouldn't use the term "cute" to describe many newspapers but I think it fits here.
Four pages & measuring just 5 1/2 by 7 1/2 inches, it has advertisements, promotional & news tidbits, and various witticisms. A volume one issue of a little paper that lasted for just 2 1/2 years. Toned minor margin wear, l... See More
1978 Bob Marley editorial w/ photos...
Item #705520
April 17, 1978
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, April 17, 1978
* Bob Marley and the Wailers editorial w/ photos
* Jamaican reggae music singer songwriter - guitarist
The front page has a heading within a photo of Bob Marley: "Bob Marley Satisfies His Soul" (see image)
Page 75 has a editorial with same heading and another photo of Marley. (see images)
I suspect this to b... See More
Opening day review for the 1978 movie "Pretty Baby"...
Item #705518
April 10, 1978
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, April 10, 1978
* "Pretty Baby" - American historical drama film
* Opening day movie review and advertisement
* Brooke Shields - Susan Sarandon - Keith Carradine
Page 45 is taken up with the opening day review of the drama film "Pretty Baby" with heading: "Little Lolita Lost" and related photo. (see image... See More
Opening day ad for the 1978 movie "Madame Rosa"...
Item #705515
March 20, 1978
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, March 20, 1978
* Madame Rosa - American opening day advertisement
* French drama film movie - Actress Simone Signoret
The back page has a full page ad for the opening day showing of "Madame Rosa" (see images) Page 41 has a smaller ad for the film.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no reas... See More
1978 March Against South Africa's Apartheid...
Item #705446
March 06, 1978
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, March 6, 1978
* NAACP sponsored march to Centennial Park
* Opposition to South Africa's apartheid
* Nashville, Tennessee - Men's tennis Davis Cup
Page 12 has a heading: "March Against Apartheid..." with related photo. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no reason t... See More
The New York City Draft Riots... Attack on Charleston...
Item #705444
July 18, 1863
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, July 18, 1863
* Post Battle of Gettysburg
* Robert E. Lee's Army retreat
* New York City draft riots
* Siege of Charleston, South Carolina
Among the one column headlines on the front page are: "THE RIOT" "Quiet Restored and Business Resumed" "The Insurgents Subdued" "Proclamation By Mayor Opdyke" "The Attack on... See More
1978 "Meat Loaf" NYC nightclub concert ad...
Item #705381
March 06, 1978
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, March 6, 1978
* MEAT LOAF - American singer musician
"Bat Out of Hell" debut album tour concert
* Palladium nightclub concert hall advertisement
Page 55 has a 10 1/2 x 6 1/2 advertisement for upcoming "MEAT LOAF LIVE" concerts at the Palladium nightclub in Manhattan. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extr... See More
For the Masons in 1858...
Item #705378
October 27, 1858
MASONIC MIRROR, Philadelphia & New York, Oct. 27, 1858
* Masonic - free masonry - Masons
* Pre American Civil War era
In the dateline is: "Devoted To The Diffusion Of Masonic Intelligence, Fine Arts, Literature, News, etc." This little newspaper published for the Masons has a very graphic, Masonic-theme engraving in the masthead (see).
Twelve pages, 8 1/2 by 11 1... See More
1976 Marquette Park... Chicago race riots rallies...
Item #705375
August 23, 1976
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Aug. 23, 1976
* Marquette Park rallies - Chicago race riots
* Racially charged violence - Negroes vs. whites
The front page has a heading: "HOW THE BATTLE FOR WHITE POWER TOUCHED OFF A BORDER WAR" (see images) Beginning on pages 12 & 13 is a report headed; "How the Battle for White Power Touched Off a Border W... See More
1974 James Taylor concerts advertisement....
Item #705373
April 18, 1974
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, April 18, 1974
* James Taylor - American singer - songwriter - guitarist
* Concert performances at 2 venues advertisement
Page 55 has a full page advertisement for upcoming "JAMES TAYLOR IN CONCERT" performances at Carnegie Hall and Nassau Coliseum. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because the... See More
1964 Village Voice placard... Jules Feiffer...
Item #705372
March 01, 1965
Here is what I believe to be a placard advertisement for the Greenwich Village publication "Village Voice" with a focus on the weekly cartoon by the famed Jules Feiffer. A written date on the back reads: "Feb. 13, 1964" which means this was from the beginning of the counterculture movement in America. I searched the internet to try to find a similar item and nothing comes up. I... See More
1862 Battle of Fredericksburg....
Item #705343
December 16, 1862
EVENING STAR, Washington, D.C., December 16, 1862.
* Battle of Fredericksburg - Virginia
* General Burnside vs. Robert E. Lee
The front page has a few reports headed: "From Burnside's Army" "Graphic Account Of Saturday's Battle" "On The Battlefield-Fourth Day" and more.
Presumed complete with 4 pages, some creasing at the folds, a little margin wear, ... See More
Map of Charleston, South Carolina...
Item #705321
January 05, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 5, 1862 The front page features a large Civil War map headed: "IMPORTANT MOVEMENTS NEAR CHARLESTON, S. C." Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "IMPORTANT FROM THE SOUTH" "Operations on the Charleston and Savannah Railroad" "Seizure of the Station Near Charleston
* Desperate Battle and Defeat of the Rebels Near Port Ro... See More
Washington Square Village sold... Moondog ad...
Item #705287
December 26, 1963
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Dec. 26, 1963
* Washington Square Village sold
* New York University buys
* Moondog - Louis Thomas Hardin
* Blind composer, Musician, performer
* Greenwich Village performance advertisement
The front page has a heading: "NYU IS Top Landowner, Buys Washington Sq. Village" Article continues on multiple inside pages.
... See More
Grateful Dead, Black Sabbath & more in 1971.......
Item #705281
July 29, 1971
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, July 29, 1971
* Grateful Dead, Black Sabbath, Alice Cooper & more
* Upcoming Gaelic Park concerts advertisement - Bronx
Page 35 has a full page advertisement for upcoming concerts at Gaelic Park with a focus on the Grateful Dead. Other performers include Alice Cooper, Black Sabbath amongst others. (see images)
wikipedia notes: Th... See More
Jill Johnston's 1971 "The making of a lesbian chauvinist"
Item #705279
March 04, 1971
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, March 4, 1971
* Jill Johnston's "Lois Lane is a lesbian"
* Author, cultural critic, feminist activist
* Noteworthy columnist for The Village Voice
* Radical lesbian separatism movement - theory
The top of page 9 has a heading: "Lois Lane is a lesbian" Lengthy article continues on multiple inside pages.
I sus... See More
Pair of issues with the constitution of Maine...
Item #705182
September 09, 1820
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, September 9 and 16, 1820 A pair of issues within which is the complete text of the: "Constitution of Maine" which begins in the Sept. 9 issue & includes the Preamble and articles 1 thru X on nearly 7 pages, with the balance of the Constitution found in the Sept. 16 issue, beginning on the front page and carrying over to take 3 pages.
A significa... See More
Account of an 1812-1813 expedition from Louisiana through Texas...
Item #705180
August 28, 1819
THE WEEKLY REGISTER (Supplement), Baltimore, Aug. 28, 1819 (note - this does not include the Supplement to the entire volume XVI - vol. 16).
Page 42 begins: "Province of Texas" which includes a "...brief history of an expedition in 1812 and 1813, from Louisiana into the Texas..." and "...The expedition carried on against the government of Spain in the Provine of... See More
Upton Sinclair publishes his own newspaper...
Item #705143
April 06, 1936
NATIONAL EPIC NEWS, Los Angeles, April 6, 1936 Upton Sinclair was one of the nation's most noted authors in the early part of the 20th century as well as one of the nation's best known Socialists. His 1934 campaign for governor of California has been called "The Campaign of the Century." One of the most dramatic and influential contests in California history, it helped chan... See More
1918 Krazy Kat & Abie The Agent comic strips...
Item #705130
May 02, 1918
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, May 2, 1918
* Early "Krazy Kat" comic strip
* Cartoonist George Herriman
* "Abie the Agent" Jewish car salesman
* Harry Hershfield "the Jewish Will Rogers"
Pages 12 & 13 have four early comic strips titled: "Baron Bean", "Abie The Agent" & "Krazy Kat". See images for the full "Krazy Kat&qu... See More
1850 Magazine by the famed Charles Dicken...
Item #705129
June 15, 1850
HOUSEHOLD WORDS, London, England, June 15, 1850
* Charles Dickens publication
This 24 page issue is in nice condition and measures 6 x 9 inches. This was a weekly journal which was conducted by Charles Dickens as noted in the masthead. This magazine has mainly literary reading (stories, poems etc.), some by Charles Dickens himself.
wikipedia notes: "On 21st January 1846 Charles Dick... See More
1974 Eric Clapton concert advertisement...
Item #705087
May 30, 1974
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, May 30, 1974
* Eric Clapton - English rock & blues guitarist
* The Yardbirds & Cream singer & songwriter
* Roosevelt Stadium concert advertisement
Page 53 has a nice full page advertisement for a "ERIC CLAPTON" concert at Roosevelt Stadium in Jersey City, New Jersey. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extrem... See More
Pele & American soccer gains popularity in the 1970's.....
Item #705085
September 05, 1977
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Sept. 5, 1977
* Forward Pelé brings soccer popularity to America
* New York Cosmos - Brazilian footballer -
The front page has a action photo of soccer great Pele with heading: "See Pele Run" Starting on page 17 is an editorial by Clark Whelton on the sport of soccer gaining popularity in America with the help of Braz... See More
1973 World Festival of Magic & Occult...
Item #705084
November 29, 1973
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 29, 1973
* The World Festival of Magic & Occult
* Occultism - witches spells - witchcraft - tarot
* Clairvoyance - voodoo - telepathy - hypnotism
* Black magic - macabre - witchcraft - black art
* Felt Forum at Madison Square Garden advertisement
Page 72 has a 7 x 5 1/2 inch advertisement for: "The World Festival of M... See More
A handsome, 18th century displayable newspaper...
Item #705050
May 13, 1795
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, May 13, 1795
* Nice 18th century American publication
A handsome issue for display given the decorative masthead. Various news reports of the day with a number of advertisements on the back page.
Four pages, nice condition.... See More
1858 Salem, New Jersey w/ nice masthead....
Item #705047
July 15, 1857
NATIONAL STANDARD, Salem, New Jersey, July 15, 1857
* Uncommon title
* Nice masthead (heraldic eagle)
This large sized issue measures 25 1/2 x 18 1/2 inches, contains news of the with several interesting advertisements.
Complete with 4 pages, minor wear at the folds and margins, generally nice.
1935 Benita von Falkenhayn death sentence...
Item #705045
February 17, 1935
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, February 17, 1935
* Benita von Falkenhayn death sentence
The top of the front page has a nice banner headline: "BEG HITLER SAVE GIRL SPIES" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display. First report coverage on the death sentence handed down to Benita von Falkenhayn for spying for the Second Polish Republic.
Complete 1st section only with 18 pages, rag... See More
1971 The Bee Gees NYC concert advertisements...
Item #705040
February 04, 1971
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Feb. 4, 1971
* The BEE GEES concert advertisements
* Philharmonic Hall - Manhattan & more
* Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb brothers
Page 35 has a full page advertisement for upcoming concerts by "The BEE GEES" (see images) Page 34 has a 4 x 3 1/2 inch ad for a "BEE GEES" concert at Philharmonic Hall in Man... See More
1971 Chicago rock band concert advertisement...
Item #705038
January 14, 1971
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Jan. 14, 1971
* Chicago - American rock band
* Carnegie Hall concert advertisement
Page 46 has a 7 1/2 x 5 advertisement for "Chicago" concert performances at Carnegie Hall. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no reason to save it at the time.
It is worth noting that &quo... See More
Supporting William H. Harrison for President...
Item #705035
May 26, 1840
THE MADISONIAN, Washington City, May 26, 1840
* William Henry Harrison for president
This issue has on the inside page a political cartoon print of a log cabin (for Wm. H. Harrison) and a heraldic eagle engraving with "Harrison & Tyler" on a banner in the eagle's beak (see). Much political reporting.
Four pages, light creasing at the folds, nice condition.... See More
Lafayette College...
Item #705030
SCRIBNER'S MONTHLY, N.Y., Dec., 1876.
* Lafayette College
* Lafayette College
* Illustrations of the College
Inside has a twelve page article about "Lafayette College" containing fifteen illustrations including larger illustrations of the "Reading Room" the "Assay Room" "Class Day Exercises" the "Entrance To Grounds of Lafayette College"
... See More
Capitol Pediment artwork of Luigi Persico is completed and unveiled...
Item #705029
November 08, 1828
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 8, 1828 Page 4 has a very detailed article on the completion of the carved artwork of Luigi Persico, the artist who created the "Genius of America" pediment which fronts the Capitol building in Washington. It was work in progress from 1825 - 1828 and this report describes the work, beginning: "The scaffolding and shed whic... See More
1970 Fairport Convention nightclub advertisement...
Item #705026
December 24, 1970
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Dec. 24, 1970
* Fairport Convention - English folk rock band
* Bitter End nightclub performances ad
Page 30 has a 6 x 5 1/2 inch advertisement for "Fairport Convention" performances at The Bitter End night club in Greenwich Village"
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no reason to save... See More
Early Negro baseball team... Hampton University...
Item #705024
HARPER'S MONTHLY, New York, October, 1873 Inside has a fourteen page article about the Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute. Has a total of eleven illustrations of the buildings and activities at the Institute, plus a nice print (see photos) of the Ball Club that measures about 2 3/4 by 3 inches. The Institute, founded as a co-educational school for negroes shortly after the Ci... See More
Adolph Hitler consolidates power... 16 Reich Generals ready to quit...
Item #705004
July 26, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 26, 1944.
* Adolph Hitler giving out power
* Post Operation Valkyrie
* Hitler tries to tighten grip
The top of the front page has a six-column headline: "...NAZI LEADERS TIGHTEN GRIP ON HOME FRONT" with subheads that include: "DECREE BY HITLER" "Goebbels Gets the Task of Finding Manpower for Final Stand" and more. (see) Coverage conti... See More
Jimmy Hoffa officially declared dead...
Item #705003
July 31, 1982
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 31, 1982
* Jimmy Hoffa is declared dead
* American Labor Union leader
* International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Page 20 has a somewhat discrete report headed: "Hoffa Kin Now Can Ask That He Be Declared Legally Dead" (see)
Jimmy Hoffa disappeared July 30, 1975 & was officially declared dead July 30, 1982. He was an American labor union leader who served... See More
1967 Newark riots... Civil Rights movement...
Item #704990
July 27, 1967
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, July 27, 1967
* 1967 Newark, New Jersey race riots
* Civil Rights movement - urban decay
* Long, hot Summer of 1967 - arson
* "Summer of Love" era
The front page has two related articles headed: "Hippies in Newark: Loving a Ghetto" and "Black Power Conclave & The Perfidious Press" and some related ... See More
1971 Three Dog Night MSG concert advertisement...
Item #704986
February 25, 1971
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Feb. 25, 1971
* Three Dog Night - American rock band
* Madison Square Garden concert advertisement
* Elephant's Memory - Psychedelic rock
* Backup for John Lennon and Yoko Ono
Page 31 has a 6 x 3 1/2 inch advertisement for a "THREE DOG NIGHT" concert at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan.
Page 33 has a larger a... See More
1971 Black Panther 21 acquitted... Elton John...
Item #704982
May 20, 1971
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, May 20, 1971
* Panther 21 members acquitted
* Black Panther Party trial
* Elton John concert advertisement
* Carnegie Hall in Manhattan
The front page has a heading: "Notes from the Panther jury box" Lengthy coverage continues on multiple inside pages.
wikipedia notes: The Panther 21 is a group of twenty-one Black Panthe... See More
1971 veterans march on Washington D.C...
Item #704981
April 29, 1971
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, April 29, 1971
* Vietnam Veterans Against the War
* "Operation Dewey Canyon III"
* March on Washington D.C. w/ photos
* Alice Cooper rock singer and songwriter
* "Love It to Death" album tour - I'm Eighteen
* Manhattan concert advertisement
The front page has a seven photo pictorial with small heading: &quo... See More
1961 Norman Mailer's open poem to JFK...
Item #704960
November 23, 1961
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 23, 1961
* American Novelist & more Norman Mailer
* Open poem to John F. Kennedy - JFK
Page 4 has a poem headed: "Open Poem To John Fitzgerald Kennedy" which is signed in type: Norman Mailer
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no reason to save it at the time.
It is worth not... See More
Nazis surrendering in 1945 Europe...
Item #704955
May 08, 1945
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 the... See More
Jill Johnston's 1971 "The making of a lesbian chauvinist"
Item #704953
June 17, 1971
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, June 17, 1971
* Jill Johnston's "The making of a lesbian chauvinist"
* Author, cultural critic, feminist activist
* Noteworthy columnist for The Village Voice
* Radical lesbian separatism movement - theory
The top of page 45 has a heading: "The making of a lesbian chauvinist" The article continues on page 58.... See More
1964 Cassius Clay vs. Sonny Liston title fight
Item #704952
March 05, 1964
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, March 5, 1964
* Muhammad Ali (Cassius Clay) vs. Sonny Liston (1st)
* Famous boxing's World Heavyweight Championship
* One of the greatest sports moments of the 20th century
Pages 4 & 5 has a first hand report by Lawrence Shainberg on the recent boxing heavyweight championship fight between Cassius Clay and Sonny Liston.... See More
1973 New Riders of the Purple Sage...
Item #704951
February 22, 1973
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Feb. 22, 1973
* New Riders of the Purple Sage - country rock band
* Felt Forum - inside Madison Square Garden concert
* Connection with some members of The Grateful Dead
Page 41 has a nice full page advertisement for a "New Riders of the Purple Sage" concert at the Felt Forum in Manhattan. (see images)
I suspect this to b... See More
1971 THE WHO concert ad... Evel Kneivel stunt ad...
Item #704950
July 08, 1971
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, July 8, 1971
* Early The Who - English rock band
* Roger Daltrey - Pete Townsend - Keith Moon
* Forest Hills Music Festival concert advertisement
* Evel Knievel performance at Madison Square Garden
* American stunt performer and entertainer ad
* Ramp-to-ramp Harley Davidson motorcycle jump
Page 41 has a full page advertiseme... See More
1962 Norman Mailer's open letter to JFK...
Item #704948
December 20, 1962
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Dec. 20, 1962
* American Novelist & more Norman Mailer
* Open letter to John F. Kennedy - JFK
The front page has a heading: "An Open Letter to JFK From Norman Mailer" which continues on a inside page is signed in type: Norman Mailer
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no reason to ... See More
1918 Battle of Belleau Wood... Marne River... France...
Item #704884
June 08, 1918
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, June 8, 1918
* Battle of Belleau Wood - France
* United States Marines Corps
* Marne River - German Spring Offensive
* World War I - WWI
The front page has a banner headline: "AMERICANS AND FRENCH GAIN" with subhead. (see images) Nice for display. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find... See More
1973 airplane crash death of Jim Croce...
Item #704878
September 27, 1973
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Sept. 27, 1973
* Jim Croce death in airplane crash w/ photo
* American folk & rock singer songwriter
* "Bad, Bad Leroy Brown" song fame
Page 43 has a heading: "Jim Croce, 1943-73" with photo. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no reason to save it at the time.
... See More
Arnold Schwarzenegger wins 1973 Mr. Olympia...
Item #704875
September 13, 1973
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Sept. 13, 1973
* 1973 Mr. Olympia bodybuilding competition
* Actor bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger wins
* Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York City
Page 51 has a photo showing Schwarzenegger at the competition with related article. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no reason to save... See More
Early Disney World description in 1973...
Item #704874
September 06, 1973
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Sept. 6, 1973
* Early Walt Disney World description
* Entertainment resort complex
* Orlando, Orange Co., Florida
The front page has a heading "Das Disney World" Text continues on page 64. See images for portion.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no reason to save it at the time.
I... See More
Death of the Massachusetts governor...
Item #704862
December 23, 1808
UNITED STATES' GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, Philadelphia, Dec. 23, 1808 Page 3 has: "Death Of Governour Sullivan" with the report from Boston noting: "His excellency Governour Sullivan died this morning at his mansion-house in Summer St. All the bells in the town wee tolled for half an hour. This is the fourth Executive Officer who has died in office in Massachusetts since the... See More
Nice newspaper from Washington's administration...
Item #704854
October 19, 1796
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Oct. 19, 1796 A very typical late 18th century American newspaper with a good mix of news reports of the day and advertisements. A fine opportunity for an early newspaper at a low price.
Four pages, very nice condition.
MacRobertson Trophy Air Race... Mollisons...
Item #704853
October 20, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 20, 1934
* MacRobertson Trophy Air Race
* London to Melbourne airplane event
* Melbourne Centenary celebrations
* Jim and Amy Mollison photo
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "20 PLANES START IN AUSTRALIA RACE; FITZMAURICE OUT" with subheads. (see) More on page 3 with related pictorial.
Complete with 32 pages, rag edition in n... See More
1968 Andy Warhol superstar Viva w/ photos...
Item #704837
February 22, 1968
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Feb. 22, 1968
* Andy Warhol superstar actress VIVA w/ photos
* Underground cinema - The Factory editorial
The front page has a heading: "Viva of the Visions: A Scar is Borne" with lead-in: "Andy's Juliet" with photo. (see images) Lengthy text continues inside with another related photo. See images for portion ... See More
1973 Bonnie Raitt concert advertisement...
Item #704836
March 01, 1973
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, March 1, 1973
* Early Bonnie Raitt concert advertisement
* American blues rock singer, guitarist & songwriter
* Carnegie Hall appearance - Manhattan
Page 47 has a 10 x 6 inch advertisement for a "BONNIE RAITT" performance at Carnegie Hall in Manhattan. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because t... See More
From Amsterdam in 1746...
Item #704826
May 20, 1746
LES ESTATS DE HOLLANDE, Amsterdam, May 20, 1746 An uncommon title from Europe, having a nice engraving in the middle of the masthead and a decorative first initial on the ftpg. (see photos). Written in French, with news reports from St. Petersburg, Stockholm, Paris, and elsewhere. Attached at the back is a single sheet "Suite Des Nouvelles D'Amsterdam" of the same d... See More
Electric Edison torpedo...
Item #704807
July 26, 1890
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 26, 1890 The front page has an illustrations "The Sims-Edison Electric Torpedo -- The Torpedo at Full Speed -- Sectional View of the Torpedo" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "The Steel Cruiser Chicago, as She Appeared in the Mediterranean"; "Redwood Logging in California"; and more illustrations, articl... See More
Baseball.... 4th of July...
Item #704805
May 30, 1914
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, May 30, 1914
* Beautiful 4th of July, patriotic color wrapper
In this issue there are several illustrations including "Captains of Industry--VII--George Broadhurst" by James Montgomery Flagg; "Pen and Inklings" by Oliver Herford; the double page centerfold illustration which is titled "Tryin the Old Swing" by Everett... See More
1972 Jackson Browne nightclub ad...
Item #704800
August 31, 1972
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Aug. 31, 1972
* Early Jackson Browne night club performance ad
* American rock musician, singer & songwriter
Page 43 under "cafes, clubs & coffee houses" is a ad for a performance by "Jackson Browne" at The Bitter End night club. (see image) This was the same year of the release of his debut album.
I sus... See More
The March on Washington... Martin Luther King, Jr....
Item #704799
September 12, 1963
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Sept. 12, 1963
* Martin Luther King Jr. - civil rights movement
* March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom
* Letter to the editor - eyewitness account
* "I Have a Dream" speech fame
Beginning on page 3 is a lengthy letter the editor headed: "An 'Invisible Man' Replies" Text continues on page 6 and... See More
Mona Lisa painting comes to town...
Item #704745
February 07, 1963
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Feb. 7 1963
* The Mona Lisa portrait painting in New York City
* Italian polymath Leonardo da Vinci masterpiece
* Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) display
* Only time the famous piece of art was in America
The front page has a small one column heading: "Mona Lisa Is at the Met" (see images)
wikipedia notes: From Decem... See More
Execution of a Negro in 1869...
Item #704714
May 29, 1869
THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 29, 1869
* African American Execution - hanging
* Frederick County, Maryland
Page 3 has an article headed: "The Death Penalty" "Execution in Frederick, Md., of a Negro for the Murder of a White Man" and more. (see images) Lengthy text takes up almost 2 full columns.
Other news of the day. Complete with all 12 pages, good condition.... See More
1963 Barbra Streisand nightclub advertisement....
Item #704710
January 24, 1963
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Jan. 24, 1963
* Early Barbra Streisand - singer & actress
* When she was only 21 years old
* The Blue Angel nightclub performance
* Comedian Lenny Bruce advertisement
Page 26 under "cafes & coffee house" is a advertisement for a "Barbra Streisand" performance at The Blue Angel nightclub with opening act ... See More
1971 Evel Knievel MSG motocylcle jump stunt...
Item #704700
July 15, 1971
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, July 15, 1971
* Evel Knievel performs at Madison Square Garden
* American stunt performer and entertainer
* Ramp-to-ramp Harley Davidson motorcycle jump
The front page has a heading: "Evel Knievel: No easy rider" (see images) First report coverage continues on page 12.
wikipedia notes: Anyone who was a kid in the 1... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1672...
Item #704695
May 09, 1672
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, May 9, 1672
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
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 most newspapers of the 17th century, this is complete as a single sheet, measuring... See More
1962 "Lawrence of Arabia" film opening day ad...
Item #704667
December 13, 1962
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Dec. 13, 1962
* Lawrence of Arabia opening day premiere
* Epic biographical adventure drama film
* Peter O'Toole & Alec Guinness movie ad
Page 12 has a 5 x 3 1/2 inch advertisement for the opening day of "Lawrence of Arabia" in New York City.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no r... See More
1964 New York City school boycott... Freedom Day...
Item #704665
February 06, 1964
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Feb. 6, 1964
* New York City public school boycott
* Freedom Day - Anti segregation
* 1960's Civil Rights Movement
The front page has a heading: "Boycott Strips Schools, Over Half Pupils Out" with related pictorial. (see images) First report coverage continues on a inside page.
wikipedia notes: The New York City... See More
Jill Johnston's 1961 "Dance: Cunningham In Connecticut" in the Village Voice...
Item #704664
December 19, 1961
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Dec. 19, 1963
* Jill Johnston's "Motorcycle" at Judson Church
* Author, cultural critic, feminist activist
* Noteworthy columnist for The Village Voice
* Radical lesbian separatism movement - theory
The feature article of this issue is an early piece done by cultural critic and icon, Jill Johnston under "dance&quo... See More
1963 Harlem NYC slums rent strike... Jesse Gray...
Item #704663
December 12, 1963
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Dec. 12, 1963
* Harlem, New York City slum area rent strike
* Tenants protest bad conditions - Jesse Gray
* American Civil Rights Movement - Negroes
Page 3 has a heading: "Harlem Leader Lashes City, Asks More Slum Strikes" with lead-in: "Housing & Civil Rights" (see images) Article continues on page 28.
I sus... See More
1963 guitarist John Williams concert advertisement...
Item #704662
December 05, 1963
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Dec. 5, 1963
* Australian guitarist John Williams
* Classical & progressive rock music
* Town Hall concert advertisement
Page 8 has a 3 1/2 x 1 1/2 inch advertisement for a "John Williams" concert at the local Town Hall. (see image)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no reason to save... See More
Superman color comic strip (#137) from the third year of publication...
Item #704660
June 14, 1942
COMICS SECTION only of the Minneapolis Sunday Tribune, June 14, 1942
* Superman (color comic strip) - #137
* 3rd year of publication
* Jerry Siegel & Joe Shuster
This is a third year printing of the "Superman" color comic strip (by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster), which began in limited newspapers (through the McClure Newspaper Syndicate) on November 5, 1939 (a daily, black &am... See More
1964 Muhammad Ali vs. Sonny Liston advertisement...
Item #704659
February 20, 1964
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Feb. 20, 1964
* Muhammad Ali (Cassius Clay) vs. Sonny Liston (1st)
* Famous boxing's World Heavyweight Championship
* One of the greatest sports moments of the 20th century
Page 10 has a 4 x 4 inch advertisement for this upcoming boxing match at the local theater (Village Theatre). (see image)
Page 3 has a comical advertis... See More
1961 Stan Brakhage's experimental films showing...
Item #704609
October 12, 1961
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Oct. 12, 1961
* American underground filmmaker Stan Brakage
* Experimental films - avant-garde cinema
* Provincetown Playhouse theatre advertisement
* "Wedlock House, An Intercourse" - "The Dead"
* "Cat's Cradle - "Daybreak" and more
Page 9 has a 4 x 2 inch advertisement for: "The ... See More
1961 Aretha Franklin nightclub ad...
Item #704591
July 20, 1961
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, July 20, 1961
* Aretha Franklin - American singer songwriter - pianist
* Village Gate - Greenwich Village nightclub
* Very early career advertisement "Queen of Soul"
* Year of her very first debut studio album (19 years old)
Page 8 has a small advertisement for "Village Gate" on Thompson St. with a performance by Aretha F... See More
1961 Ran Eliran wedding in Greenwich Village...
Item #704590
July 06, 1961
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, July 6, 1961
* Ran Eliran wedding in Greenwich Village
* "Israel's Ambassador of Song" Israeli singer
* Jews - Jewish - Judaica - born in Haifa, Palestine
Page 6 has a small heading: "Israeli Folk Singer Weds at Cabaret Here" with report. (see image)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because t... See More
1961 Anniston & Birmingham bus attacks...
Item #704588
June 29, 1961
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, June 29, 1961
* Anniston and Birmingham, Alabama
* Greyhound bus bombing - burning
* Civil Rights movement - freedom riders
* Racial segregation in the South
* Eyewitness account by Albert Bigelow
The top of page 3 has a heading: "ADA Hears Freedom Rider Tell of Alabama Incident" (see image) Article continues on ano... See More
1961 White Horse Tavern w/ photo...
Item #704586
June 22, 1961
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, June 22, 1961
* White Horse Tavern - Hudson Street
* Bohemian culture - writers & artists
The front page has a heading: "The Wonderful World OF the White House" with photo inside the tavern. (see images) Article continues inside.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no reason to sa... See More
1961 comic Lenny Bruce interview...
Item #704585
June 15, 1961
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, June 15, 1961
* Lenny Bruce - stand-up comedian - satirist ad
* Underground British journalist interview
* Village Vanguard jazz nightclub performance
The top of page 3 has a heading: "A 15-Minute Bit with Lennie Bruce" with subhead. (see images) Interview continues on page 2.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare i... See More
Myrna Bain... conservative Negro Woman...
Item #704584
December 06, 1962
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Dec. 6, 1962
* Political activist Myrna Bain
* Negro Woman conservative
* Integration in schools
The front page has a heading: "Legal Integration Does Not Make Negro 'Visible' Man" with lead-in: "The Negro Conservative". (see images) Lengthy text continues on multiple inside pages.
I suspect this to be a... See More
1928 Chicago gangland war in full swing...
Item #704580
July 03, 1928
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 3, 1928
* Fight for legal alcohol
* Al 'Scarface' Capone era
* Prohibition & great depression
* Best title to be had - rare as such
The front page has a great banner headline for display concerning the fight against prohibition in Chicago that reads: "DRYS OPEN A 'FIGHT FOR LIFE'" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display.
When... See More
1914 Sylvia Pankhurst... Woman militant... suffrage...
Item #704565
June 16, 1914
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, June 16, 1914
* Militant Sylvia Pankhurst plot in England
* Woolwich Waterworks reservoirs bombing
* British suffragette - Woman's suffrage leader
The front page has a nice banner headline in red lettering: "MILITANTS PLOT TO DESTROY BIG RESERVOIRS" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display.
Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being fr... See More
Emma Cunningham & the Burdell murder...
Item #704551
August 06, 1857
NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, Aug. 6, 1857
* Emma Cunningham
* Dr. Harvey Burdell
* Murder case
The front page has an article headed: "THE BOGUS BURDELL BABY" with subheads. (see images) Lengthy text takes up nearly the entire front page.
Complete in 8 pages, minor spine wear, otherwise nice.... See More
Prohibition is void in 1930 ?...
Item #704550
November 17, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 17, 1930
* Prohibition is a failure ?
* Referendum by U.S. lawyers
* re. Eighteenth Amendment
* Nice headline for display
* Al 'Scarface' Capone era
The front page has a five column heading: "Say Dry Repeal Would Save Billion" with subheads. (see images)
When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activities born out of t... See More
1874 Charley Ross kidnapping...
Item #704548
November 18, 1875
THE BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Penn., Nov. 18, 1875
* 4 year old boy - Charley Ross kidnapping - FOUND ?
* 1st American for ransom in U.S. (media coverage)
Page 2 has an report headed: "Charley Ross" "He Is Probably Found At Last..." and more. (see images)
Complete with 4 pages, nice condition.
1963 death of Jean Cocteau... French poet...
Item #704546
October 17, 1963
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 17, 1963
* Jean Cocteau death - French poet - artist
* Playwright - novelist - film director & more
* Surrealist, avant-garde and Dadaist movements
The top of the front page has a heading: "Jean Cocteau: 'I'd Take the Fire'--p. 5"
Page 5 has a heading: "I'd Take the Fire (A Souvenir of Jean)&q... See More
Exploding Plastic Inevitable in 1966... Andy Warhol...
Item #704544
October 13, 1966
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Oct. 13, 1966
* Andy Warhol's Exploding Plastic Inevitable
* The Velvet Underground and Nico performance ad
* Balloon Farm (Electric Circus) underground nightclub
The bottom of page 25 has a 9 1/2 x 3 inch advertisement for a "Andy Warhol's Plastic Inevitable THE VELVET UNDERGROUND & NICO" performance at T... See More
The Whitney Museum 1966 grand opening photos...
Item #704540
October 06, 1966
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 6, 1966
* The Whitney Museum of American Art
* Modern & contemporary art - Manhattan
* Grand opening w/ Andy Warhol & more - photos
The front page has a full page pictorial with small heading: "The Whitney Museum" and brief text. More related photos on a page 12 with heading "It Happened on Madison Avenue&... See More
The Albany Movement... Georgia civil rights...
Item #704537
October 04, 1962
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 4, 1962
* The Albany Movement - Georgia
* Shiloh Baptist Church gathering
* Negroes - civil rights movement
* Martin Luther King Jr. speech
The front page has a heading: "In Albany Jails" with lead-in: "The Press of Freedom" and related photo. (see images) Lengthy text continues on multiple inside pages.
s... See More
Paul McCartney Is Dead urban legend lecture ad...
Item #704533
November 06, 1969
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 6, 1969
* Roby Yonge lecture ad - American radio DJ
* Paul is dead folktale saga - McCartney
* Urban legend - conspiracy theory - Beatles
Page 28 has a 4 x 2 inch advertisement for: "IS PAUL McCARTNEY DEAD OR ALIVE??" lecture by Roby Yonge. (see image)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was real... See More
Edgar Allan Poe Parents Theatre Ad In 1808...
Item #704532
November 10, 1806
BOSTON GAZETTE, Nov. 10, 1806
* Edgar Allan Poe's father theater ad
* David Poe Jr.
The top of page 3 under "Boston Theatre" is a notice for the performance of "JANE SHORE", with Mr. Poe as "Bellmour" re. the father of Edgar Allan Poe.
Complete with 4 pages, minor margin wear, generally very nice.
Suffragist Emily Davison freakish death photo...
Item #704489
June 21, 1913
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, June 21, 1913
* Emily Wilding Davison death scene photo
* English Suffragette - Women's rights leader
The front page has a three column photo with heading: "SCENE AFTER MILITANT EXCITED DERBY CROWD" with brief text. Photo shows her being carted off. (see images) She died after being hit by King George V's horse Anmer at the 1913 Derby when she w... See More
1913 Women's suffrage...
Item #704488
January 28, 1913
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Jan. 28, 1913
* Flora Drummond and Charlotte Despard
* Guerrilla warfare begins in London & Dublin
* British suffragettes - Woman's suffrage leaders
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "SUFFRAGETTES IN LONDON AND IN DUBLIN BEGIN MILITANCY" with subheads. (see images) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the &q... See More
Death of General Macomb... Mormons arriving from Quebec, bound for Illinois...
Item #704486
July 10, 1841
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, July 10, 1841 Page 3 has a lengthy account of a loss in the military: "...the melancholy intelligence of the exit of the distinguished ALEXANDER MACOMB, the late major general commanding-in-chief...". Included is a small graphic of "The Hearse" with the positions of the pall bearers.
The back page has a brief item concerning the: ... See More
1964 comic Lenny Bruce ad and conviction...
Item #704485
April 09, 1964
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, April 9, 1964
* Lenny Bruce - stand-up comedian - satirist ad
* Conviction for obscenity comedy performance
* Cafe Au Go Go nightclub - Bleecker Street
The top of page 3 has a heading: "Bruce Tagged on Obscenity, Run Extended at Cafe Here" Article continues on page 6.
Page 6 has another heading: "He Will Run Out... See More
Mormons in New Jersey... President Tyler vetos the Bank of the U.S. bill...
Item #704482
August 21, 1841
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 21, 1841
* Mormons - Mormonism
* Toms River & Hornerstown
* Monmouth Co. New Jersey
Inside has the lengthy: "Veto Message from the President of the United States, Returning, with his Objections, the bill to incorporate the Fiscal Bank of the United States" signed in type: John Tyler.
The back page has a brief item con... See More
Report on the Mormon colony in Utah...
Item #704479
January 08, 1850
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 8, 1850
* Mormons - Mormonism
* Early Salt Lake City, Utah
The front page has: "From The Valley Of Salt Lake" which is an early report on the Mormons at their new home. Bits include: "...states that the Mormon colony at the Valley of the Salt Lake was in a prosperous and happy condition. The crops had been abundant...The Mo... See More
Civil rights activist Daisy Bates... Little Rock Nine...
Item #704465
February 22, 1962
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Feb. 22, 1962
* Civil rights activist Daisy Bates
* Little Rock Central High School
* Integration crisis editorial - Negroes
Page 10 has a editorial by Mary Perot Nichols on NAACP leader Daisy Bates regarding the Little Rock Central High School segregation crisis. The heading reads: "P.S. to Little Rock Story Is Written in Villa... See More
Early actress Eileen Fulton in 1962...
Item #704464
February 15, 1962
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Feb. 15, 1962
* American actress Eileen Fulton
* Off-Broadway "The Fantasticks" play
* "As the World Turns" soap opera fame
Page 10 has a small photo of a young Eileen Fulton with brief text that begins with: "Eileen Fulton has succeeded Liza Stuart in 'the Fantasticks'...", a off-Broadway play. ... See More
1962 Malcolm X vs. Bayard Rustin debate ad...
Item #704463
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 i... See More
Jim Morrison as the new sex symbol in 1967...
Item #704462
December 14, 1967
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Dec. 14, 1967
* Jim Morrison of THE DOORS
* American rock band frontman
* New American sex symbol - idol
Page 14 has an article under: "scenes" which suggests that Jim Morrison, singer of "The Doors" may be becoming the new American sex symbol for Women with photo. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was... See More
1967 Death of the Hippies mock funeral...
Item #704461
November 30, 1967
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 30, 1967
* Death of the Hippies - hippy movement
* Haight-Ashbury mock funeral - S.F.
* End of "The Summer of Love"
Page 3 has a heading: "Autumn in the Haight: Where Has Love Gone" and related notice. (see images) Lengthy report continues on multiples inside pages with 3 related photos.
I suspect this... See More
1967 THE WHO & The Doors concert advertisements...
Item #704460
November 16, 1967
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 16, 1967
* Very early THE WHO - English rock band
* Roger Daltrey - Pete Townsend - Keith Moon
* Village Theatre concert advertisement
* THE DOORS very early performance ad
* American rock band - Jim Morrison
* Assembly Hall - Hunter Collage (NYC)
Page 22 has two advertisements for 2 iconic rock bands. A 3 x 4 inch ad i... See More
The "Groovy Murders" of 1967... coulterculture era...
Item #704458
October 12, 1967
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 12, 1967
* The Groovy Murders in East Village - New York City
* Linda Rae Fitzpatrick & James Leroy Hutchinson
The front page has a heading: "High on Life and Deader than Dead" with 3 related phots. (see images) Report continues on page 3.
source: ephemeralnewyork: In October 1967, rich-girl-turned-runaway Linda Fi... See More
The Beatles & Maharishi in 1967...
Item #704457
November 09, 1967
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 9, 1967
* Maharishi Mahesh Yogi - The Beatles guru
* Post "More popular than Jesus" remark
* John Lennon - Paul McCartney
* Transcendental Mediation Swami
* New religious movement
The front page has a heading: "What's New in America? Maharishi & Mediation" with related photo. (see images) Lengthy t... See More
Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali), the poet ? in 1963...
Item #704456
March 14, 1963
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, March 14, 1963
* Boxer Cassius Clay - Muhammad Ali
* The Bitter End poetry contest - poems
* Bill Cosby nightclub advertisement
The front page has a heading: "No Lean and Hungry Look On Coffee-House Cassius" with 2 related photos. (see images) Article continues on a inside page.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item ... See More
1st Jimi Hendrix solo album is released in 1970...
Item #704379
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
1875 Georgia Negroes insurrection...
Item #704377
September 02, 1875
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 2, 1875
* Negroes uprising - insurrection
* Sandersville & more, Georgia
The top of page 4 has a one column heading: "THE GEORGIA NEGROES" with subheads. (see images) Text takes up almost 2 full columns.
Complete with 12 pages, nice condition.
SS Andaste sinking... Lake Michigan...
Item #704374
September 14, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Sept. 14, 1929
* SS Andaste sinking disaster
* Lake Michigan shipping
The front page has a nice banner headline: "FIND SHIP DEBRIS; 25 DEAD" with subheads. (see images) Related photo on the back page.
Complete with 52 pages, rag edition in great condition.
"The Living Theatre" closes it's doors in 1963...
Item #704373
October 24, 1963
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 24, 1963
* The Living Theatre - experimental theater
* Avant-garde - Julian Beck - Judith Malina
* Closed for bankruptcy - tax evasion crime
The front page has a heading: "Living Theatre Goes Broke; Becks Brigged by Feds" with 2 related photos. (see images) Article continues on a inside page. Lengthy text continues on ... See More
Capture of Pensacola Florida... Seminole War...
Item #704372
July 25, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 25, 1818
* Battle of Penscacola
* Spanish West Florida
* First Seminole War
* General Andrew Jackson
Featured in this issue is a detailed report of the capture of Pensacola, Florida during the Seminole Indian war. Also a report on the death and funeral of General Richard Montgomery.
Sixteen pages, 6 by 9 1/2 inches, some foxing, gen... See More
1905 Armenian-Tatar massacres...
Item #704369
September 26, 1905
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Sept. 26, 1905
* Kronstadt mutinies - rebellion
* Russian Revolution - massacres
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "ATROCITIES AT BAKU WORSE THAN REPORTED" with subhead. (see images) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from thi... See More
Battle of Cape Esperance in 1942....
Item #704367
October 14, 1942
LOS ANGELES TIMES, October 14, 1942
* Battle of Cape Esperance
* Savo Island, Guadalcanal
* World War II - WWII
* INCOMPLETE ISSUE ****
The front page has a banner headline: "Navy Sinks Five Jap Warships in Night Battle Off Solomons" with subhead. (see images) Coverage on the Battle of Cape Esperance and Savo Island, Guadalcanal.
Incomplete issue containing two loose leafs (4 p... See More
1962 Hugh Hefner's Playboy bunnies in training...
Item #704364
November 29, 1962
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 29, 1962
* Hugh Hefner - Playboy Club - magazine fame
* Bunnies - bunny rabbit cocktail waitresses in training
The front page has a heading: "Dreams of a Playboy: Bunnies on the Rabbit Run" with 2 related photos. (see images) Lengthy text continues on multiple inside pages.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item beca... See More
Same day report of September 11...
Item #704356
September 11, 2001
THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS, 8-Page Edition: Attack on America, EXTRA, September 11, 2001
* 9/11 Terrorists attack
* World Trade Center
Because most newspapers today are morning papers, most reported the tragedy of September 11 in their Sept. 12 issue. But some printed an "Extra" edition later the same day, such as this newspaper.
The banner headline reads: "Day of Terror&... See More
Jewiish activist Herman Bernstein death...
Item #704355
September 01, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 1, 1935
* Herman Bernstein death
* Jewish activist - Jews
The top of page 18 has a one column heading: "HERMAN BERNSTEIN DIES IN BERKSHIRES" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Herman Bernstein, American journalist, poet, novelist, playwright and Jewish activist. He was the founder of the Jewish newspaper, The Day (Der... See More
1962 death of poet E. E. Cuummings...
Item #704354
September 06, 1962
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Sept. 6, 1962
* Edward Estlin - E. E. Cummings death
* American poet - painter - playwright - author
* Resident on Patchin Place in Greenwich Village
The front page has a heading: "E. E. Cummings, 1894-1962" with photo showing Cummings standing in front of his home on Patchin Place. (see images) Report continues on a inside... See More
1962 death of Marilyn Monroe...
Item #704347
August 16, 1962
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Aug. 16, 1962
* Death of Marilyn Monroe (1st mention in this publication)
* Actress, singer, model and sex symbol
Page 4 has a heading: "For Marilyn Monroe" Report continues on the following page. Being a weekly publication, this is actually the first mention of her death in this counter culture community newspaper.
I suspe... See More
On the founding of television in 1929...
Item #704346
December 21, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 21, 1929
* John Baird - father of television
* TV in it's infancy - inventions
Page 22 has one column headings: "WALKER TELEVISED AT DEMONSTRATION", "Astonished at Clearness of Voice and Images Reproduced by Baird Device" (see) A very significant report during the infancy of television, an invention which would change not only the world ... See More
1963 actress Madeleine Sherwood arrest... civil rights movement...
Item #704344
August 15, 1963
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Aug. 15, 1963
* Canadian actress Madeleine Sherwood arrest
* Civil rights movement in Gadsden, Alabama
* Freedom walk with Martin Luther King, Jr.
Page 7 has a small heading: "Actress Sherwood Jailed in Alabama For Rights March" with report. (see image)
wikipedia notes: Sherwood was blacklisted during the McCarthy era. Act... See More
Eight-hour workday established in 1869...
Item #704342
May 22, 1869
THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 22, 1869
* Eight-hour workday (government employees)
* President Ulysses S. Grant proclamation
Page 3 has an article headed: "WASHINGTON" "The Eight Hour Law Proclamation" "More Colored Office-Holders" and more signed in type: U.S. Grant (see images).
Other news of the day. Complete with all 12 pages, nice condition.... See More
1879 North Brookfield, Massachusetts...
Item #704340
May 07, 1886
NORTH BROOKFIELD JOURNAL, Mass., May 7, 1886
* Worcester County
* 19th century original
A uncommon publication with news of the day and several interesting advertisements throughout.
Complete with 4 pages, light toning, minor wear at the folds, generally in good condition.
1963 Farmville, Virginia Civil Rights protests...
Item #704338
August 01, 1963
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Aug. 1, 1963
* Farmville, Prince Edward County, Virginia
* Racial segregation in schools - civil rights protests
Page 3 has a heading: "It's A Long, Hot Summer In Prince Edward County" with lead-in: "Teachers to Virginia" and related photo. (see images) Article continues on a inside page.
wikipedia notes: As a... See More
1963 Camp Summerlane attack... Racially motivated...
Item #704336
July 18, 1963
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, July 18, 1963
* Camp Summerlane - Western North Carolina
* Pro integration ethical humanist Summer camp
* Rosman NC racist mountaineers attack
The front page has a heading: "Mountaineers Drive Camp Out of Hills, Into Jersey" with lead-in: "Von Hilsheimer Is Organizer" (see images) Article continues on a inside pa... See More
1963 Roy Wilkins NAACP Conference...
Item #704335
June 20, 1963
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, June 20, 1963
* Roy Wilkins - African American civil rights leader
* National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
* "Black Power Movement" Conference at the Judson Memorial Church
The front page has a heading: "Wilkins: Prejudice Has Led America Into Mortal Danger" with related photo. (see im... See More
1889 Mardi Gras carnival ad...
Item #704332
February 18, 1889
THE DAILY PICAYUNE, New Orleans, February 18, 1889
* Mardi Gras carnival advertisement
This uncommon title from the deep South has news of the day with many advertisements. Page 4 has a advertisement for the upcoming Mardi Gras celebration headed: "The Carnival (Mardi Gras), March 5, 1889" (see images) Probably only found in a New Orleans publication, rare as such.
Complete in 8 ... See More
1968 Woody Guthrie memorial w/ Bob Dylan ad......
Item #704279
January 04, 1968
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Jan. 4, 1968
* Woody Guthrie memorial concert
* Bob Dylan's 1st public appearance
* Back from motorcycle accident
* Carnegie Hall, Manhattan
* Summer of Love revisited
* Norman Mailer - Wild 90 film
Page 24 has a 5 x 3 1/2 inch advertisement for: "A Musical Tribute To WOODY GUTHRIE" (see image) Among the performers w... See More
1930 World Series... Baseball...
Item #704278
October 03, 1930
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, October 3, 1930
* Philadelphia Athletics vs. St. Louis Cardinals
* World Series of baseball (game 2)
The front page has a nice banner headline: "ATHLETICS ROUT CARDS 6-1 TO WIN SECOND SERIES GAME" with subheads and photo of George Earnshaw. (see images) Much more in the sport's section.
Complete with 36 pages, light toning and a little wear at... See More
1965 Newport Jazz Festival w/ Frank Sinatra...
Item #704277
July 08, 1965
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, July 8, 1965
* Newport Jazz Festival - music concert
* Singer Frank Sinatra - "Ol' Blue Eyes"
Page 18 has a report from the 1965 Newport Jazz Festival with heading: "The Jazz Scene: Sinatra Is Not of This World" with lead-in: "Report from Newport" (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare i... See More
1901 Beavertown, Michigan murders...
Item #704276
June 05, 1901
THE EVENING NEWS, Detroit, June 5, 1901
* Beavertown, Michigan murders
* Will Arnell spree killings
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "FIVE PEOPLE SHOT BY A FRENZIED HOTEL MAN" with subheads. (see images)
Eight pages, light toning, some margin wear, generally good. Should be handled with care. ... See More
The Soviets take a dramatic lead in the Space Race...
Item #704272
September 14, 1959
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., September 14, 1959
* Luna 2 - Soviet spacecraft
* 1st to reach the Moon
* Russia takes "space race" lead
The front page headline is a sobering one for American scientists as it shows the Soviets are very much ahead in the space race: "SOVIET ROCKET HITS MOON" with subhead and related illustration. (see images)
Complete with 22 pages,... See More
1963 Nathaniel Branden & Ayn Rand lecture advertisement...
Item #704269
January 31, 1963
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Jan. 31, 1963
* Nathaniel Branden and Ayn Rand
* Lecture at the Hotel Roosevelt ad
* Philosophy of Objectivism author
* Objectivist movement - think tanks
* The Fountainhead & Atlas Shrugged
Page 5 has a somewhat small advertisement for "AYN RAND" lecture involving Nathaniel Branden at the Hotel Roosevelt. This ad me... See More
1963 Jules Feiffer "BOOM" cartoon...
Item #704209
February 07, 1963
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Feb. 7, 1963
* Jules Feiffer - American satirist - cartoonist
* "Boom" re. Nuclear atomic H-bomb weapon
Pages 15 through 18 is a four full page cartoon titled: "BOOM" which is a savage take on the H-bomb. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no reason to save it at the ... See More
1965 John Lindsay for NYC Mayor notice...
Item #704154
August 19, 1965
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Aug. 19, 1965
* John Lindsay for New York City Mayor
* American politician & Lawyer notice
Page 7 has a full page notice headed: "John Lindsay needs your time" (see images) This is a notice for donations to his campaign for Mayor of New York City. He would be the eventual winner and serve between 1933 and 1973, the coun... See More
Voting Rights Act of 1965 signed into law...
Item #704153
August 12, 1965
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Aug. 12, 1965
* Voting Rights Act of 1965 signed into law
* Civil Rights Movement - racial discrimination
* President Lyndon B. Johnson - editorial
Page 9 has a editorial by Howard Moody headed: "The Challenge: A Bill Comes Due" with lead-in: "The Press of Freedom" (see images) Johnson signed the act just a few d... See More
1965 hypnotist Martin St. James ad...
Item #704152
July 22, 1965
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, July 22, 1965
* Martin St. James performance advertisement
* Australian stage hypnotist & entertainer
* Hypnosis - hypnotism - hypnotized - hypnotic
Page 12 has a 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 advertisement for: "Martin St. James" performance at the Masque Theatre on Broadway. (see image)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item b... See More
1968 Indian dancer Indrani Rahman advertisements...
Item #704151
February 29, 1968
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Feb. 29, 1968
* Indrani Rahan performance advertisements
* Indian classical dancer & beauty pageant winner
* Bharata Natyam - Kuchipudi - Kathakali - Odissi
* Anderson Theatre, Manhattan, New York City
Page 27 has a large advertisement for "INDRANI'S fabulous Festival of Indian Dance, Drama, and Music" (see images... See More
1968 THE WHO concert... The Beatles single release...
Item #704147
March 28, 1968
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, March 28, 1968
* Early The Who - English rock band
* Roger Daltrey - Pete Townsend - Keith Moon
* Baldwin Gym - Drew University concert ad
* The Beatles
Page 33 has a 4 x 4 inch advertisement for a early "THE WHO" concert at Drew University in Madison, New Jersey.
Page 37 has a nice full page advertisement for the l... See More
1968 "Here We Go Round The Mulberry Bush"...
Item #704145
March 07, 1968
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, March 7, 1968
* "Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush"
* Opening day premiere in United States
* British comedy film - movie advertisement
* Director Clive Donner - Swinging Sixties
Page 39 has a 7 1/2 x 8 inch advertisement for the America premiere of "Here We Go Round The Mulberry Bush" (see images)
I suspect t... See More
1918 Krazy Kat & Abie The Agent comic strips...
Item #704144
May 23, 1918
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, May 23, 1918
* Early "Krazy Kat" comic strip
* Cartoonist George Herriman
* "Abie the Agent" Jewish car salesman
* Harry Hershfield "the Jewish Will Rogers"
Pages 12 & 13 have four early comic strips titled: "Baron Bean", "Abie The Agent" & "Krazy Kat". See images for the full "Krazy Kat&q... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1683...
Item #704142
April 23, 1683
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, April 23, 1683
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
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 most newspapers of the 17th century, this is complete as a single sheet, measur... See More
1964 Dudley Moore Trio night club jazz ad...
Item #704044
March 26, 1964
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, March 26, 1964
* English actor Dudley Moore - Trio
* Village Vanguard jazz club advertisement
Page 15 under "cafes & coffee houses" is a small advertisement for "Dudley Moore & His Jazz Trio" (see image)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no reason to save it at the time.... See More
1964 Abdulrahman Mohamed Babu speech ad
Item #704032
December 10, 1964
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Dec. 10, 1964
* Abdulrahman Mohamed Babu
* Zanzibar Revolution- Tanzania
* Manhattan Center speech advertisement
Page 17 has a 9 1/2 x 5 inch advertisement for a appearance and lecture by Abdulrahman Mohamed Babu on the Zanzibar Revolution. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no reason ... See More
Harlem race riot of 1964 w/ photos....
Item #704030
July 23, 1964
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, July 23, 1964
* Harlem race riots - photos
* "Long, Hot Summer"
* Confrontation w/ police
* re. James Powell death
The front page has a one column heading: "'Tear Down The Ghetto'" with some related photos. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no reason to sav... See More
1875 Osceola Mills, Pennsylvania fire disaster...
Item #703996
May 21, 1875
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, May 21, 1875
* Osceola Mills, Pennsylvania
* Fire conflagration disaster
The top of the page has a one column heading: "Fires In Pennsylvania" with subhead: "Osceola, Penn., Destroyed" See image for text here.
Other news of the day. Complete in 12 pages, nice condition.
18th century Baltimore... Slave advertisements...
Item #703995
September 15, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Sept. 15, 1798
* Rare 18th century American title
The ftpg. is taken up with advertisements including 15 illustrated ship ads.
News of the day with several other advertisements. Four pages, a little light staining, generally nice.... See More
1903 Indianapolis body snatchers business...
Item #703994
February 06, 1903
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Feb. 6, 1903
* Rufus Cantrell "King of the Ghouls" case
* Indianapolis grave robbers - body snatching
The front page has a two column heading: "CORPSE THIEF ON THE STAND" with subhead. (see images) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile fr... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1691...
Item #703993
March 14, 1691
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, March 14, 1691
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
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 most newspapers of the 17th century, this is complete as a single sheet, measur... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1673...
Item #703990
September 18, 1673
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 18, 1673
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
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 most newspapers of the 17th century, this is complete as a single sheet, measur... See More
1967 LSD Acid good or Bad ?... Simon & Garfunkel...
Item #703952
November 03, 1967
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 3, 1966
* LSD - lysergic acid diethylamide
* Psychedelic drug - acid or lucy
* Forum on the benefits & bad affects
* Dr. Timothy Leary - psychiatrist
* Simon and Garfunkel with photo
Page 14 has a heading: "LSD Forum: Why Take the Trip?" Lengthy text continues on multiple pages.
Page 19 has a small heading: &qu... See More
1935 China Clipper trans-pacific airmail flight...
Item #703944
November 23, 1935
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, November 23, 1935
* China Clipper airplane flight (during)
* 1st Trans-Pacific airmail commercial service
The front page has a seven column headline: "CLIPPER SHIP NEARS HALFWAY MARK" with subheads and related photo. (see images) Coverage on the successful maiden flight of the first airmail commercial flight across the Pacific Ocean.
Complete with 24... See More
1908 Standard Oil Co....
Item #703942
November 10, 1908
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Nov. 10, 1908
* Standard Oil Company court case
* Monopoly ? Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis
The top of the front page has a banner headline: "GOVERNMENT LOSES STANDARD OIL CASE" with subheads. (see images) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from ... See More
1966 Marisol sculptures on display... Timothy Leary...
Item #703940
April 21, 1966
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, April 21, 1966
* Marisol Escobar - Venezuelan-American sculptor
* Exhibition of sculptures at the Sidney Janis Gallery
* Timothy Leary appearance at Town Hall advertisement
Page 13 has a full page pictorial with heading: "The Many Faces of Marisol" and brief text. (see images)
Page 23 has a advertisement for a Dr. Timothy ... See More
1966 Stokely Carmichael & black power...
Item #703908
December 29, 1966
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Dec. 29, 1966
* Stokely Carmichael performance at the Village Theatre
* Civil Rights Movement activist and organizer
* "Turn this Town Out" Black Power & March Against Fear
* Psychedelic celebration w/ Timothy Leary ad
The front page has a heading: "Stokely Carmichael: He Turns Them On" with lead-in: "At... See More
1966 Bob Dylan concert advertisement...
Item #703890
February 10, 1966
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Feb. 10, 1966
* Early Bob Dylan concert advertisement
* American folk singer & songwriter World tour
* Island Garden - West Hempstead, Long Island
* Last local appearance before near-fatal motorcycle accident
Page 17 has a 3 x 2 inch advertisement for Bob Dylan's concert at Island Garden Arena in West Hempstead on Long Islan... See More
Printed at an institution for the criminally insane...
Item #703889
June 01, 1924
THE FARVIEW ECHO, Farview (Waymart), Wayne County, Pennsylvania, June, 1924
* Rare insane asylum publication
This is an interesting four page newspaper published by the "Farview State Hospital" which was for the criminally insane. The issue contains a wide range of various news tidbits and no advertisements.
Measures about 12 1/2 by 17 inches, very minor margin wear, nice conditio... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1671...
Item #703888
July 24, 1671
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 24, 1671
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
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 most newspapers of the 17th century, this is complete as a single sheet, measuri... See More
1965 Lorraine Hansberry death... Greenwich Village...
Item #703887
January 14, 1965
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Jan. 14, 1965
* Lorraine Hansberry death w/ photo
* African American playwright & writer
* "A Raisin in the Sun" play fame
* Best publication to be had
The bottom of the front page has a photo of Lorraine Hansberry with text. (see image) Great to have in the publication as she was living on Bl
... See More
* African American playwright & writer
* "A Raisin in the Sun" play fame
* Best publication to be had
The bottom of the front page has a photo of Lorraine Hansberry with text. (see image) Great to have in the publication as she was living on Bl
1964 Legal marijuana march... Malcolm X speech ad...
Item #703886
December 31, 1964
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Dec. 31, 1964
* Marijuana legalization movement
* Allen Ginsberg rally - picketing
* Malcom X "Prospects for Freedom"
* "Militant Labor Forum" in NYC ad
* Allen Ginsberg rally - picketing
* Malcom X "Prospects for Freedom"
* "Militant Labor Forum" in NYC ad
The top of page 3 has a heading: "Pickets for Pot Push Legalization" Article continues on page 14.
source ?: On a
... See More
source ?: On a
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1685...
Item #703885
August 10, 1685
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 10, 1685
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
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 most newspapers of the 17th century, this is complete as a single sheet, measuri... See More
1964 Andy Warhol & his movies... George Carlin...
Item #703884
July 30, 1964
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York City, July 30, 1964
* Andy Warhol & his movies
* Film critic Jonas Mekas
* Experimental underground films
* Film critic Jonas Mekas
* Experimental underground films
* Early stand-up comedian George Carlin
Page 13 has a article by film critic Jonas Mekas regarding Andy Warhol and his many underground movies.
Page 14 has a small ad for "George Carlin" pe
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Page 14 has a small ad for "George Carlin" pe
1965 Yoko Ono art... Pre John Lennon (Beatles)...
Item #703880
December 13, 1965
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Dec. 23, 1965
* Yoko Ono - pre John Lennon - Beatles
* "Do It Yourself" - Dance Company
* Fluxus movement - art performances (experimental)
Page 17 has a small advertisement: "YOKO ONO and Dance Company" (see image) This was about a year prior to meeting John Lennon.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item be... See More
1968 Janis Joplin concert & Nico album ads...
Item #703879
November 07, 1968
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 7, 1968
* Big Brother and the Holding Company
* Janis Joplin concert advertisement
* Westchester County Center - White Plains
* NICO "The Marble Index" album release ad
Page 32 has a 6 1/2 x 3 1/2 nice advertisement for "Big Brother & The Holding Co. Featuring Janis Joplin" concert at the Westcheste... See More
1977 Elvis Presley death... Memphis, Tennessee...
Item #703878
August 17, 1977
MEMPHIS PRESS-SCIMITAR, Tennessee, August 17, 1977 (Final Edition)
* Hometown Issue
* Elvis Presley Death
* Great For Display
The front page has a historic banner headline: "Memphis Leads World in Mourning For Elvis Presley" with subheads and related photos. Photos inside as well. (see) Best to have in this title.
Complete in 50 pages, nice condition.
... See More
* Hometown Issue
* Elvis Presley Death
* Great For Display
The front page has a historic banner headline: "Memphis Leads World in Mourning For Elvis Presley" with subheads and related photos. Photos inside as well. (see) Best to have in this title.
Complete in 50 pages, nice condition.
1968 Martin Luther King Jr. benefit concert at MSG...
Item #703828
June 27, 1968
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, June 27, 1968
* Martin Luther king Jr. benefit concert
* Madison Square Garden advertisement
* Aretha Franklin - Sonny & Cher and more
* "Mr. Bojangles" song release - Jerry Jeff Walker
The back page has a 6 x 4 inch advertisement for "Soul Together" benefit concert for Martin Luther King Jr.'s memorial f... See More
1966 Richard Pryor stand-up comedian ad...
Item #703827
November 10, 1966
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 10, 1966
* Richard Pryor - stand-up comedian & actor
* Considered by many the best of all time
* Very early performance ad in NYC night club
* Cafe Au Go Go in Greenwich Village NYC
Page 21 has a variety of performance advertisements at local night clubs and cafes with one for a "Richard Pryor" appearance at the C... See More
1964 Bob Moses... Civil Rights activist...
Item #703826
December 03, 1964
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Dec. 3, 1964
* Bob Moses - Civil Rights Movement activist
* Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party
Page 3 has a heading: "The Invisible Man Learns his Name" with lead-in: "Moses in Mississippi" and photo. (see images) Lengthy text continues on page 21.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their w... See More
1964 comic Lenny Bruce guilty of obs
Item #703781
November 12, 1964
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 12, 1964
* Lenny Bruce - stand-up comedian - satirist
* Conviction for obscenity comedy performance
The front page has a heading: "Court Says No to Bruce, He Must See Psychiatrist" (see images)
wikipedia notes: In April 1964, he appeared twice at the Cafe Au Go Go in Greenwich Village, with undercover police dete... See More
1964 Ben Shahn drawing of Barry Goldwater...
Item #703779
October 29, 1964
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Oct. 29, 1964
* Ben Shahn - American Jewish artist
* Social realism - left wing political views
* Barry Goldwater as a baby etching - cartoon
* Republican presidential candidate
* "Vote for Lyndon Johnson" campaign
The front page has a pro-Lyndon Johnson and anti-Barry Goldwater drawing by artist Ben Shahn which is... See More
1964 Carolyn Hester folk singer nightclub ad...
Item #703776
October 01, 1964
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Oct. 1, 1964
* Carolyn Hester - American folk singer songwriter
* The Gaslight Cafe coffeehouse music gig advertisement
Page18 has a 5 1/2 x 2 1/2 inch advertisement for a "CAROLYN HESTER" performance at The Gaslight Cafe. (see image)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no reason to sav... See More
1964 Odetta Holmes & Miriam Makeba...
Item #703769
September 03, 1964
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Sept. 3, 1964
* Odetta Holmes - African American singer
* "The Voice of the Civil Rights Movement"
* Village Gate night club performance advertisement
* Miriam Makeba - South African singer - songwriter
* "Mama Africa" - Civil rights activist
Page 9 has a small advertisement for "ODETTA" performa... See More
The Blitz of 1940 begins over London...
Item #703737
September 07, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 7, 1940
* The Blitz (1st Phase) BEGINS
* Germany bombs London England
* World War II - WWII campaign
The top of the front page has four column headline: "GERMAN PLANES RAID LONDON ALL DAY..." with subheads. (see images) First report coverage on the very beginning of The Blitz.
Complete with 32 pages, rag edition in great condition.
w... See More
1966 Frank Zappa & The Mothers of Invention...
Item #703735
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 Inventio... See More
1972 Sly and the Family Stone MSG concert ad...
Item #703734
November 02, 1972
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 2, 1972
* Sly and the Family Stone Concert advertisement
* Psychedelic soul band at Madison Square Garden
* 1st major racially integrated & mixed gender group
Page 64 has a 5 1/2 x 3 1/2 inch ad for "Sly & the Family Stone" concert at Madison Square Garden. (see image)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare i... See More
"The Beatles" 1969 single release...
Item #703733
June 19, 1969
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, June 19, 1969
* The Beatles single release advertisement w/ photo
* "The Ballad of John and Yoko" & "Old Brown Shoe"
* Liverpool, England rock band - counterculture music
* John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr & George Harrison
Page 35 has a nice full page advertisement for the release of "... See More
Financial aspect of U.S. entering WWII.......
Item #703722
December 15, 1941
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL--Pacific Coast Edition, San Francisco, Dec. 15, 1941
* Financial aspect of Pearl Harbor attack (4 days prior)
* United States is at war with the Axis
The banner headline across the top reads: "Huge Reserves, Big Crops Assure U.S. Abundant Wartime Food Supply" with various subheads and more. As might be expected from a finance newspaper, there is much conten... See More
F5 "Sneed tornado"... Guion & Swifton, Arkansas...
Item #703719
April 11, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 11, 1929
* F5 "Sneed Tornado" disaster
* Jackson County ghost town
* Guion & Swifton, Arkansas
The front page has a five column heading: "Tornado Wipes Out Arkanas Town" with subhead. (see images) First report coverage on the F5 tornado disaster in Northern Arkansas towns which would later be called the "Sneed Tornado". Always ... See More
Very lengthy on the sea monsters...
Item #703716
September 24, 1817
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 24, 1817
* Sea serpents - monsters
The front page has an unusually lengthy article headed; "The Sea Monster" followed by another titled: "Sea Serpent". Page 2 has: "The President's Return".
Four pages, a strong mid-fold with wear, a small archival mend along the left spine, but otherwise nice.... See More
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