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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
Landmark Supreme Court case on affirmative action...
Item #705080
June 29, 1978
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 29, 1978 The top of the front page has a headline: "Bakke Wins but Justices Uphold Affirmative Action" with various subheads and photo of Allan Bakke. Much more inside with a few more related photos.
This is notable coverage on the landmark Supreme Court decision in "Regents of Univ. of California v. Bakke", an historic case which upheld affirmati... See More
Home-town newspaper reports Joe DiMaggio's 2nd game in MLB...
Item #705079
May 06, 1936
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, May 6, 1936 The front page of the sport's section (page 25) has a nice banner headline: "DIMAGGIO AGAIN HITS THREE FOR YANKEES" with subheads that include: "North Beach Youth Shows New Yorkers He's 'There'" and box scores. Plus a nice photo of Joe DiMaggio at bat. This was DiMaggio's second game played in the majors.
Much... See More
Horse racing magazine from Lexington, Kentucky...
Item #705076
THE THOROUGHBRED RECORD, Lexington, Kentucky, March 8, 1913 As the title would suggest this magazine is focused on horse racing, and the masthead notes: "A Weekly Thoroughbred Journal Published by the Thoroughbred Record Company".The front page has a photo of "Anne McGee", the horse from California. Contents include a great amount of horse racing news, events, and... See More
Newspaper for those on board a floating university...
Item #705075
April 14, 1927
THE BINNACLE, S.S. Ryndam, April 14, 1927 Subtitled: "Published Daily at Sea by The Floating University." An interesting little "in-house" newspaper published on board the ship of this early floating university that traveled the world.
Four pages, lightly inked library stamp in an upper corner, 9 1/2 by 12 1/2 inches, good condition.... See More
1972 New York Dolls & "Grease" musical ads...
Item #705070
August 24, 1972
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Aug. 24, 1972
* New York Dolls - punk rock music band pioneers
* Hotel Diplomat - New York City concert advertisement
* "GREASE" musical play - Broadway theatre ad
Page 42 has a 4 1/2 x 4 inch advertisement for a "New York Dolls" performance at the Hotel Diplomat"
Page 46 has a early ad for the musical &quo... See More
1968 Mark Rudd at Columbia University w/ photo...
Item #705069
September 19, 1968
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Sept. 19, 1968
* Mark Rudd - American political organizer
* Counterculture movement anti-war activist
* Columbia University protests - Weather Underground
* Students for a Democratic Society (SDS)
The front page has a heading: "Columbia Gets Ready For Who Knows What?" with lead-in: "Registration Days" and ph... See More
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
1973 New York Dolls advertisement...
Item #705043
October 11, 1973
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 11, 1973
* New York Dolls - punk rock music band pioneers
* Waldorf Astoria Halloween concert advertisement
Page 51 has a nice full page advertisement for a "NEW YORK DOLLS" Concert at the Waldorf Astoria on Halloween night. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no reason to... 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
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
Led Zepplein...
Item #705023
June 21, 1973
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, June 21, 1973
* Early Led Zeppelin - English rock band
* 1973 North American tour advertisement
* Madison Square Garden - Manhattan
* The Grateful Dead w/ Allman Brothers
* Summer Jam at Watkins Glen - rock festival
Page 65 has a full page advertisement for the Led Zeppelin concerts at Madison Square Garden. (see images) This was one of th... See More
The death of Susan B. Anthony...
Item #705019
March 13, 1906
THE PROVIDENCE DAILY JOURNAL, Rhode Island, March 13, 1906
* Susan B. Anthony death
The top of the front page has a column heading: "SUSAN B. ANTHONY DIES PEACEFULLY" with subheads: "Woman's Rights Leader Breathed Her Last This Morning" "Unconscious For 24 Hours" and more.
The report takes an entire column and carries over to page 2 where it takes ano... See More
It's war with Japan...
Item #705018
December 08, 1941
THE MORNING POST--EXTRA, Camden, New Jersey, Dec. 8, 1941 A wonderful display issue on the beginning of America's entry into World War II with a huge, banner headline: "JAPS DECLARE WAR UPON U.S." with a subheads including: "1st Attack On Hawaii; Many Dead" "Heavy Loss of Life Reported in Hawaii" and many other war-related reports.
Complete in 8 pages, a fe... See More
From just after Pearl Harbor...
Item #705016
December 10, 1941
THE SUN, New York, Dec. 10, 1941 Large front page banner headline from just 3 days after Pearl Harbor: "U.S. FORCES BATTLE INVADERS ON LUZON" with various related reports. Included is a map headed: "Invasion Of Philippines".
Complete in 52 pages, various tears and chipping at the margins, partially loose at the spine.
Jewish artist Marc Chagall death...
Item #705013
March 29, 1985
LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 29, 1985
* Marc Chagall death (1st report)
* Belarusian Jewish artist - paintings
Near the bottom of the front page has a three column heading: "Chagall, Artist of Joy and Suffering, Dies" with photo of Chagall and one of his works. First report coverage continues on page 3 with another one of his works.
Complete 1st section with all 36 pages, nice condit... See More
Introducing "Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs"...
Item #705010
January 14, 1938
NEW YORK TIMES, January 14, 1938
* Snow White and the seven dwarfs
* Walt Disney animated cartoon movie
* Opening day movie review
Page 21 contains a very nice, detailed, and lengthy review of the new animated feature-length movie "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs", the very first by Walt Disney. The very favorable review begins: "Sheer fantasy, delightful, gay and alto... See More
American forces enter Rome, in a Honolulu newspaper...
Item #705008
June 05, 1944
THE HONOLULU ADVERTISER, Hawaii, June 5, 1944 A dramatic front page with huge: "EXTRA" dropped out of a black box at the very top, then the banner headline above the masthead: "YANKS ENTER ROME ! " with subhead: "Victorious U.S. Legions Hailed By Populace" and more.
Great to have notable war reports from the city where America's involvement began.
Thi... See More
D-Day has arrived in Europe...
Item #705005
June 06, 1944
THE DAILY HERALD--EXTRA, Biloxi-Gulfport, Mississippi, June 6, 1944 At the top of page 1 above the masthead is: "ALLIES INVADE THE FRENCH COAST" with subheads including: "American, British, Canadian Forces Land in Large Scale Operation Early This Morning" "Allied Headquarters Do Not Specify Locations But No Doubt Landings Gigantic; Designed to Destroy Nazis". Mu... 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
World War II is over: Japan surrenders...
Item #705002
August 15, 1945
THE PROVIDENCE JOURNAL - Victory Edition, Aug. 15, 1945 The banner headline announces: "JAPANESE GIVE UP" "Truman Announces War's End; Gen. MacArthur To Sign Terms" with various related subheads.
Complete in 24 pages, nice condition.
Atom bomb is dropped one Hiroshima...
Item #704999
August 07, 1945
THE PROVIDENCE JOURNAL, Rhode Island, Aug. 7, 1945 The banner headlines announces: "ATOMIC BOMB BLASTS JAP BASE" "Single Missile Stronger Than 20,000 Tons of TNT; Steel Tower Turned to Gas in New Mexico Tryout" with various related subheads concerning the A Bomb drop on Hiroshima.
The photo is headed: "Atomic Bomb, World's Deadliest Weapon, Produced Here" s... See More
War in Europe is over...
Item #704997
May 07, 1945
LOS ANGELES TIMES, EXTRA, May 7, 1945 The bold banner headline announces: "V-E DAY ! " with subheads and a related illustration. Great for display. Much inside as well.
Complete in 20 pages with both sections. Some minor perforation at the central fold, very nice condition.
The Times reports John F. Kennedy's assassination...
Item #704996
November 23, 1963
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 23, 1963 Outside of the Dallas newspapers, this issue is destined to become the most desired on this tragic event, being arguably the most famous newspaper in the country.
The three-line banner headline reads: "Kennedy Is Killed By Sniper As He Rides In Car In Dallas; Johnson Sworn In On Plane" with four photos. They include Johnson being sworn into office, an... See More
Nikita Khrushchev ousted...
Item #704995
October 16, 1964
LOS ANGELES TIMES--EXTRA, California, Oct. 16, 1964 The front page has a great banner headline in large, bold lettering: "KHRUSHCHEV OUT !" with subhead and large photo of him.
The complete first section only (of 7) with 32 pages, very nice condition.
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 Wavy Gravy clubbed at MSG...
Item #704989
August 12, 1971
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Aug. 12, 1971
* Wavy Gravy - Hugh Romney
* Entertainer & peace activist
* Countercultural & hippie era
* Madison Square Garden attack
The top of page 9 has a heading: "Who clubbed the clown?" Lengthy coverage continues on other multiple inside pages with related photo.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item ... See More
1971 James Taylor & Bee Gees concert ads....
Item #704988
August 19, 1970
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Aug. 19, 1971
* James Taylor - American singer - songwriter - guitarist
* Carnegie Hall concert performance advertisement
* The BEE GEES concert at Philharmonic Hall ad
Page 37 has a nice full page advertisement for "JAMES TAYLOR IN CONCERT" advertisement for performances at Carnegie Hall.
Page 36 has a 5 1/2... 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
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
1967 Newark riots... Civil Rights movement...
Item #704959
July 20, 1967
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, July 20, 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 a heading: "The Exploded City: Exercise in Futility" with 3 related photos including one of LeRoi Jones (Amiri Baraka). (see images) Coverage conti... See More
1965 Yoko Ono 's "Cut Piece" art performance...
Item #704958
June 24, 1965
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, June 24, 1965
* Yoko Ono - pre John Lennon - Beatles
* "Bag Piece" art performance - Cinematheque
* Fluxus movement - art performances (experimental)
Page 23 has a small advertisement: "YOKO ONO" (see image) Not mentioned in the ad, this was for her famous "Bag Piece" performance. Probably only found in... See More
1967 Bob Dylan's "Don't Look Back" film opening day ad...
Item #704957
September 07, 1967
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Sept. 7, 1967
* Bob Dylan - "Dont Look Back" opening premiere
* 1965 concert tour in England movie - film advertisement
* American folk singer - songwriter
Page 31 has a 5 x 4 inch advertisement for the opening day premiere of "DON'T LOOK BACK", a Bob Dylan film of his 1965 concert tour in England. (see image... See More
1973 The Moody Blues MSG concert advertisement...
Item #704956
October 25, 1973
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 25, 1973
* The Moody Blues - English psychedelic rock band
* Madison Square Garden & Nassau Coliseum
* Early concerts w/ photo advertisement
Page 59 has a full page advertisement for "The Moody Blues" concerts at Madison Square Garden and Nassau Coliseum. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item ... 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
Secretariat wins 1973 triple crown...
Item #704954
June 14, 1973
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, June 14, 1973
* Secretariat wins the triple crown
* Thoroughbred horse racing
* Belmont Stakes (3 of 3)
The front page has a one column heading: "A horse for all seasons" Article continues on page 40 with related photo. (see images) Secretariat won the triple crown just a few days earlier. Being a weekly publication, this i... 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
1974 Billy Joel nightclub performances ad...
Item #704947
February 14, 1974
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Feb. 14, 1974
* Very early Billy Joel performances
* American singer - songwriter - pianist
* "Piano Man" studio album tour
* Max's Kansas City nightclub advertisement
Page 43 has a nice full page advertisement for "BILLY JOEL" gigs at Max's Kansas City nightclub in Manhattan. (see images) He would p... See More
1974 Deep Purple Madison Square Garden concert ad...
Item #704946
January 31, 1974
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Jan. 31, 1974
* Deep Purple - English hard rock band
* Heavy metal & modern hard rock music pioneers
* Madison Square Garden concert advertisement
Page 59 has a nice full page advertisement for a "DEEP PURPLE" concert at Madison Square Garden. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their ... See More
1973 "The Dark Side of the Moon" concert Ad...
Item #704944
June 07, 1973
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, June 7, 1973
* "The Dark Side of the Moon" album tour
* Pink Floyd - Roosevelt Satadium concert advertisement
* British psychedelic rock group - band performance
Page 31 has a 4 1/2 x 3 1/2 inch advertisement for a "PINK FLOYD" concert at Roosevelt Stadium in Jersey City, New Jersey shorty after the release of th... See More
1972 Bette Milder debut album & concert ads...
Item #704942
November 23, 1972
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 23, 1972
* Bette Milder - American singer & actress
* "The Driving Miss M" debut album release
* Philharmonic Hall concert advertisement
Page 57 has a nice full page advertisement for the release of Bette Milder's debut album "The Driving Miss M".
Page 63 has a 6 x 3 1/2 inch ad for her concert at... See More
Allied propaganda newspaper dropped from planes...
Item #704937
May 29, 1944
NACHRICHTEN FUR DIE TRUPPE, Europe, May 29, 1944 A most fascinating single sheet newspaper, which translates to "News For The Troops", published by the Psychological Warfare Division of the Allied forces and dropped by Allied aircraft over Germany during the closing year of the war. This newspaper/leaflet was created to counter Goebbels' propaganda machine. Notice this dates ab... See More
Weekend premiere of "Monty Python's Life of Brian", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #704928
August 19, 1979
LOS ANGELES TIMES, August 19, 1979 (Front & Calendar Sections)
* "Monty Python's Life of Brian" (small ad)
* Apocalypse Now (full-page ad)
* Opening weekend for both
A terrific issue on the premiere weekends of the motion picture hits "Monty Python's Life of Brian" and "Apocalypse Now". Additional large ads are for "Hooper", "Ro... See More
Nelson Mandela is released from prison...
Item #704918
February 12, 1990
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 12, 1990 The front page headline has the historic report of Nelson Mandela being released from prison after serving 27 years: " 'Freedom March Irreversible', Mandela Tells His Supporters" with a nice photo of him and his wife captioned: 'Nelson and Winnie Mandela acknowledge cheers as they leave Victor Verster Prison near Cape Town". Related... See More
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