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Death of Tammy Wynette in 1998...
Item #706148
April 07, 1998
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 7, 1998
* Tammy Wynette death (1st report)
* American country singer & songwriter
* "Stand by Your Man" song fame
* "The First Lady of Country Music"
The bottom of the front page has a small photo of Wynette with tiny heading: "Tammy Wynette Dies"
The top of page 19 under Obituary is a three column heading: "Tammy Wynette; ... See More
50th Anniversary Golden Gate Bridge Walk... Al Unser wins 4th Indy 500...
Item #706140
May 25, 1987
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 25, 1987
* 50th Anniversary - Golden Gate Bridge Walk
* Were you in the crowd?
* Al Unser wins 4th Indianapolis 500
* Record still stands (tied with A. J. Foyt, Rick Mears, and Hélio Castroneves)
The top of the front page has two large photos of the Golden Gate Bridge filled with walkers from end to end - celebrating its 50th anniversary. The related art... See More
1983 Barbra Streisand's "Yentl" film opening day ad...
Item #706137
November 22, 1983
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 22, 1983
* "Yentl" starring Barbra Streisand
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Romantic musical drama film advertisement
Page 52 has a full page advertisement for the opening day of the film "YENTL" starring Barbra Streisand. Nice to have in this Greenwich Village publication, the location where her e... See More
The "historic" midterm elections of 1998 - Gray Davis & Barbara Boxer breeze...
Item #706136
November 04, 1998
SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS, California, Nov. 4, 1998
* Historic midterm election
* 1st in over half-a-century where incumbent picks up seats
The front-page, full-banner heading reads: "Demos romp", with subheads: "Davis, Boxer breeze" and "GOP Loses Ground, Keeps Control In House, Senate". Most pages in this section are focused on the elections. See images for detai... See More
The shuttle Challenger explodes...
Item #706107
January 29, 1986
SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS, California, Jan. 29, 1986
* Space Shuttle Challenger disaster
One of the most tragic events in American history - intensified by the fact that millions of children were watching the event unfold via television feeds in their schools due to one of the passengers being school teacher Christa McAuliffe. The inside contains many related photos and articles - too many to it... See More
D-Day invasion, day 2...
Item #706100
June 07, 1944
MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, June 7, 1944
* D-Day invasion of France
* World War II German defense
The banner headline announces the successes of the Allied forces' D-Day invasion one day later: "NEW LANDINGS IN FRANCE" with subheads, related photo" and map showing the invasion area.
The complete 18 page issue, light toning and minor wear at the margins, a little c... See More
Mussolini is ousted in 1943...
Item #706098
July 26, 1943
LOS ANGELES EXAMINER, July 26, 1943
* Italy - Benito Mussolini ousted
* Pietro Badoglio takes over
* World War II - WWII era
The bold headline announces: "IL DUCE FIRED" with: "Badoglio Becomes Premier; Crackup of Axis Presaged" and more with two photos. (see images) More on pages 2 & 3 with a full page pictorial is also nice for display.
Complete 1st section... See More
Patty Hearst is released from prison..
Item #706094
February 02, 1979
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, Feb. 2, 1979
* Patty Hearst is released from prison
* Kidnapped granddaughter of William Randolph Hearst
The front page has a large photo of Patty Hearst with the caption: "Patty goes free", with additional text. The article continues on page 6 with the heading: "A 'stronger' Patty bounds to freedom", with another related photo.\
... 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
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
1914 Second Battle of Torreon...
Item #706078
April 01, 1914
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, April 1, 1914
* Second Battle of Torreon
* Coahuila, Mexico - Mexican Revolution
* General Pancho Villa victory
The front page has a nice banner headline: "TORREON FEDERALS HOIST WHITE FLAG; ARMISTICE" with subheads and related photos. (see images) Nice for display. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era.... See More
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
1975 Peter Frampton & Black Sabbath MSG concert ads...
Item #706056
November 17, 1975
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 17, 1975
* Peter Frampton & Dave Mason - guitarist singers
* Madison square Garden music concert advertisement
* Black Sabbath - English heavy metal rock band
* "Sabotage" Madison Square Garden advertisement
* Ozzy Osbourne - Tony Iommi w/ Aerosmith concert tour
Page 87 has a nice full page advertisement for &quo... See More
Premiere of 'The Godfather', plus an early review...
Item #706055
March 23, 1972
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, March 23, 1972
* Opening day of original "The Godfather" movie review
* Marlon Brando - Al Pacino - Francis Ford Coppola
* Opening week premiere advertisement
The iconic move 'the Godfather' premiered at the Lowes Theater in New York City on March 15. It would not open at other theaters until March 21. Inside ... See More
1980 World premiere of "Raging Bull" film ad...
Item #706050
November 11, 1980
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 12-18, 1980
* Best "Raging Bull" advertisement
* Opening Day movie World premiere
* Jake LaMotta boxing drama film
* Robert De Niro - Martin Scorsese
Page 53 has a great full page advertisement for the World premiere of "Raging Bull" film at the Sutton theater in Manhattan. (see images)
wikipedia notes... See More
1980 - Disney's "The Watcher in the Woods" World premiere film ad...
Item #706042
April 21, 1980
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, April 21, 1980
* "The Watcher's in the Woods" film opening
* World premiere movie advertisement
* American supernatural horror movie
Page 46 has a 1/2 page advertisement for the World premiere of "The Watcher in the Woods" film in Manhattan. (see images)
wikipedia notes: The Watcher in the Woods had a ... See More
1980 "RUSH" progressive rock band concert ad...
Item #706041
April 28, 1980
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, April 28, 1980
* RUSH - Canadian progressive rock band
* Geddy Lee - Neil Peart - Alex Lifeson
* "Permanent Waves" album tour
* Nassau Coliseum concert advertisement
Page 67 has a nice full page advertisement for a upcoming "RUSH" concert at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. (see images)
I suspect... See More
1966 Tiny Tim getting noticed w/ photo...
Item #706034
September 01, 1966
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Sept. 1, 1966
* Tiny Tim - Herbert Butros Khaury
* American musician - guitarist - singer
* New Freaky music performances
* Almost two years prior to 1st album release
Page 13 under "scenes" is a editorial about the new shock-rock movement with the focus on upcoming musician of Tiny Tim with photo. (see images)
I suspect ... See More
A Nazi tabloid with war photos...
Item #706022
May 07, 1942
BERLINER ILLUSTRIRTE ZEITUNG, Germany, May 7, 1942 This was the Life magazine of Germany, filled with various photos.
The full front page shows Heinrich Himmler, SS leader at the Eastern Front in Russia. Photos inside include one of Adolf Hitler with various officers.
Tabloid size, complete in 16 pages, nice condition.
Al 'Scarface' Capone's downfall begins...
Item #705999
May 19, 1931
NEW YORK TIMES, May 19, 1931 Page 5 has a one column heading: "Gives Capone Income As $1,641,979 In 1928" with subhead. Was this the beginning of the end for Capone ? He would eventually be tried and convicted if income tax evasion later that year.
Complete with 56 pages, light toning at the margins, a bit irregular along the spine from disbinding, generally nice.... See More
The finest trio on Desert Storm...
Item #705991
January 17, 1991
DAILY GAZETTE, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois This is a trio of exceedingly displayable issues, each formatted similarly although with individually significant headlines on Desert Storm: the beginning of the air war: "WAR!"; the beginning of the land war: "INVASION!" and the "VICTORY!" once Iraq conceded and agreed to all U.N. resolutions.
These three newspapers... See More
Country's leading women's suffrage publication... Carrie Nation wrecks saloons... Ad for female dentist...
Item #705980
January 26, 1901
THE WOMAN'S TRIBUNE, Washington, D.C., Jan. 26, 1901 Their motto in the masthead: "Equality Before The Law". This was the country's leading women's suffrage publication having begun in Beatrice, Nebraska, before moving to Washington, D.C. Published by Clara Bewick Colby, a women's rights activist & suffragist leader, she was a war correspondent during the Spanish-Amer... See More
A broadside "newspaper" covering World War II...
Item #705973
October 13, 1944
TEL-PICS, New York, a lot of five issues: Sept. 18, 28, 30; Oct. 4, 13, 1944 This was a broadside (printed on one side only) newspaper originally meant to be displayed in store windows, mostly taken up with a large photo of the war, plus a caption. A very unusual item.
Each measures 10 1/2 by 12 1/2 inches, once folded to envelope size with a mailing address on the reverse, good condition, ... See More
The "big" oil discovery in Texas sparks the Texas oil rush...
Item #705968
January 15, 1901
WELLSVILLE DAILY REPORTER, New York, Jan. 15, 1901 Although discoveries were made in various locations long before this date, this discovery--to be known as Spindletop--marked the emergence of the oil industry at a time when the automobile and other industries were experiencing rapid growth, coinciding with the need for this new product.
The discovery of oil in Beaumont, Texas, was the begi... See More
Very first All-Star game: Babe Ruth a focus...
Item #705966
July 07, 1933
NEW YORK TIMES, July 7, 1933 A banner headline on page 12 reports on the first ever Major League Baseball All-Star game: "Ruth's Home Run Gives American League Margin of Victory at Chicago".
One column subheads include: "American League Beats Rivals, 4-2" "49,000 See Ruth's Homer Yield Two Runs as Nationals Are Toppled" "Long Hit Comes In Third&quo... See More
Largest newspaper in the world...
Item #705956
June 15, 1993
HET VOLK, Gent, Belgium, June 15,1993 A bonafide newspaper of this title (The People) publishes in Belgium, but the publisher saw fit to make his mark in the world of newspapers--he created this special edition which is the largest newspaper in the world.
Each page measures 39 1/2 by 55 inches printed on thick, high-quality paper (not newsprint) & in color. Content focuses on this curio... See More
Kennedy's last public address...
Item #705953
October 27, 1963
NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 27, 1963 Obviously unknown at the time but less than 4 weeks later John F. Kennedy would be assassinated in Dallas.
The front page has an article: "Kennedy, Honoring Frost, Bids U.S. Heed Its Artists" which carries over to page 87, where is found what would prove to be the last public address by JFK.
The heading on page 87 reads: "Text of President's... See More
American forces enter Paris...
Item #705937
August 19, 1944
THE SAN FRANCISCO NEWS--WAR EXTRA, Aug. 19, 1944 In bold, red ink is the banner headline: "AMERICANS IN PARIS" plus subhead: "Bombers, Tanks, Rip Fleeing Nazis" and more related subheads.
Note: present are the outer leaves only of the first section, being pages 1, 2, 5 and 6. Very displayable. Some tears at the bottom margins, minor foxing, good condition.... See More
World War I comes to an end...
Item #705935
November 11, 1918
UTICA DAILY PRESS--EXTRA! , New York, Nov. 11, 1918 The two-line banner headline proclaims: "WORLD WAR COMES TO AN END" "GERMANY SIGNS TRUCE TERMS" with various related headlines and reports. A nice issue for display with these headlines.
Complete in 16 pages, good condition.
Very early newspaper report on the San Francisco earthquake...
Item #705934
October 18, 1989
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE--EXTRA, EXTRA, EXTRA, Oct. 18, 1989 This was one of the earliest editions on the street after the earthquake.
The banner headline proclaims: "HUNDREDS DEAD IN HUGE QUAKE" with several subheads, plus a large photo of a collapsed apartment building. The first 8 of the 16 pages are exclusively reports concerning the earthquake with a wealth of photos, includin... See More
First report on John F. Kennedy's assassination... In a Dallas newspaper...
Item #705932
November 22, 1963
THE DALLAS TIMES HERALD, Texas, November 22, 1963 Serious collectors always try to obtain historic newspapers from the city where the event happened. For JFK's assassination that would be a Dallas newspaper.
Of the two newspapers which published in Dallas in 1963 only the TIMES HERALD reported the assassination on the same day it happened--November 22--and only in their 2nd and 3rd edit... See More
Death of the famed artist Thomas Nast...
Item #705931
December 09, 1902
ALLEGANY COUNTY REPORTER, Wellsville, New York, Dec. 9, 1902 The top of a front page column is headed: "Death Of Thomas Nast" "Consul Died Sunday at Noon & Was Buried at 5 O'clock". The article includes a print of him.
Although his fame & success were on his cartoon illustrations for Harper's Weekly & other publications, late in life he was named Cons... See More
Funeral of Martin Luther King, Jr. in an African-American newspaper...
Item #705928
April 10, 1968
ATLANTA DAILY WORLD, Georgia, April 10, 1968
* Martin Luther King Jr. funeral w/ photos
* In a famous African American publication
* From the city where his service took place
This is the oldest African-American newspaper in Atlanta.
Great to have this banner headline above the masthead: "150,000 MOURNERS ATTEND FUNERAL SERVICES FOR ASSASSINATED SCLC LEADER, DR. KING, JR.... See More
Thurgood Marshall becomes the first African-American Supreme Court Justice...
Item #705926
June 13, 1967
THE PARSONS SUN, Kansas, June 13, 1967 The front page has a reportr headed: "First Negro... Marshall Tapped For High Court" which includes a photo of him captined: "Thurgood Marshall." The report carries over to page 2.
Complete in 34 pages, a few small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.
Invasion of Japan will provide a 'speedy victory'...
Item #705925
June 22, 1945
CHESTER TIMES, Pennsylvania, June 22, 1945 The banner headline notes: "Gen. Marshall Pledges Invasion of Japan---Plan for 'Speedy Victory' " with many related subheads.
Complete in 18 pages, very nice condition.
With a photograph of Christy Mathewson...
Item #705924
October 14, 1910
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, Oct. 14, 1910 Page 3 has a banner headline: "Leading Events in Athletic World - Mathewson Wins Game" with an uncommon photo of him headed: "Famous Pitcher Who Struck Out 14 Men in Post-Series Game" and captioned: "Christopher Mathewson, New York National league club."
Complete in 12 pages, leaves are loose at the spine, lightl... See More
1982 Van Halen MSG concert advertisement...
Item #705923
August 24, 1982
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Aug. 24, 1982
* VAN HALEN hard rock band concert advertisement
* Performance at Madison Square Garden - MSG
* "Diver Down" album Tour - North America
* Eddie and Alex Van Halen - David Lee Roth
* LAST ONE IN INVENTORY ****
Pages 90 & 91 has a terrific double-page advertisement for "VAN HALEN In Concert" with... See More
1974 Jobriath NYC nightclub perfroamnce ad...
Item #705914
July 18, 1974
(was $48) THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, July 18, 1974
* Jobriath - 1st openly gay rock musician
* The Bottom Line nightclub performance ad
* One of the 1st musicians to die of AIDS
Page 44 has a 11 x 5 1/2 inch advertisement for a "Jobriath" performance at The Bottom Line nightclub in Greenwich Village.
wikipedia notes: Bruce Wayne Campbell known... See More
1976 Entebbe raid... Hostages freed...
Item #705911
July 02, 1976
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 2, 1976
* Operation Thunderbolt - Entebbe raid
* Israeli counter terrorist mission in Uganda
* Air France hijacking - hostages released
The front page has a banner headline: "Freed Hostages Tell Ordeal" with subheads and related photo. (see images) Nice for display.
Complete 1st section only with all 30 pages, nice condition.... See More
1984 Amadeus film opening & "RUSH" MSG concert ad...
Item #705909
September 18, 1984
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Sept. 18, 1984
* "Amadeus" opening day movie premiere ad
* American period biographical drama film
* RUSH - Canadian progressive rock band
* Geddy Lee - Neil Peart - Alex Lifeson
* "Grace Under Pressure" album tour
* Madison Square Garden concert advertisement
Page 64 has a 11 x 6 1/2 inch advertisement fo... 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 there was re... See More
World War I: the French make a 'brilliant' gain...
Item #705907
May 09, 1917
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, May 9, 1917 Nice front page headlines on World War I include: "FRENCH IN BRILLIANT GAIN" "Promise Wilson Billion for Ships" "First Line Trenches Captured In Night; Fighting At Fresnoy" with related subheads on the war.
Complete in 14 pages, library stamp at the top, nice condition.
1982 "Cat People" film opening day advertisement...
Item #705872
April 06, 1982
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, April 6, 1982
* "Cat People" film advertisement
* Grand opening day movie premiere
* American supernatural horror movie
Page 49 has a nice full page advertisement for the opening day of the film "Cat People" (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save ... See More
1983 "Never Say Never Again" film opening day ad...
Item #705870
October 11, 1983
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Oct. 11, 1983
* "Never Say Never Again" advertisement
* Grand opening day movie premiere - spy film
* Sean Connery's last role as James Bond
Page 46 has a 9 x 6 1/4 inch advertisement (not counting the locations underneath) for the opening day of the film "Never Say Never Again" (see images) This was Sean... See More
Joe DiMaggio's hitting streak is established...
Item #705854
July 18, 1941
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, July 19, 1941
* Joe MiMaggio - New York Yankees
* Historic game hitting streak ends w/ 56
The sport's section (page 10) has an article under: "The (Star) of the Week" which covers the ending of Joe DiMaggio's famous hitting streak. It focuses on the two pitchers that stopped him during the game. (see images) Nice to have in a NYC publication... See More
Jam Master Jay shot dead... Run-DMC DJ...
Item #705834
October 31, 2002
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 31, 2002
* Jam Master Jay murder - assassination
* Run-DMC hip hop group musician DJ
* Infancy of mainstream rap music fame
The top of page 17 has a heading: "Member of Pioneer Rap Group Run DMC Is Slain" with photo of Jason William Mizell. (see images) He was gunned down in his recording studio in Queens, New York City.
Nice to have this report in a news... See More
President Richard Nixon "quits"...
Item #705804
August 09, 1974
DAILY NEWS--EXTRA, New York Aug. 9, 1974 This issue is destined to become the defining newspaper on the Nixon era. A very dramatic front page with most of it taken up with: "NIXON QUITS". The balance has the official announcement: "President Nixon announced his resignation tonight in a TV address to the nation. Vice President Gerald R. Ford will become 38th President tomo... See More
Nazi newspaper from the island of Guernsey...
Item #705803
May 30, 1944
THE STAR, Guernsey, Channel Islands, May 30, 1944 This island was occupied by the Germans during World War II so all reporting is pro-Nazi propaganda, yet in English, as residents were British. Among the front page reports: "Anglo-Americans Confronted with Hardest Task in Italy" "Preparing Public for Still More Bitter Sacrifices" "Murder Does Not Play" "Torquay &... See More
1977 KISS Concert at MSG & Aerosmith ads...
Item #705799
October 17, 1977
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 17, 1977
* KISS rock band concert advertisement
* 2nd performance at Madison Square Garden
* Love Gun - Alive II album Tour
* Aerosmith performance at Nassau Coliseum
Page 70 has a 3 1/2 x 3 inch advertisement for three "KISS" concert performances at Madison Square Garden. (see image)
Note: KISS performed three conse... See More
1978 death of Keith Moon... THE WHO drummer...
Item #705793
September 18, 1978
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Sept. 18, 1978
* Keith Moon death (1st report) w/ photos
* THE WHO rock band musician drummer
The front page has a heading with photo: "Keith Moon Dies Before He Gets Old" Coverage continues inside with larger photo. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it... See More
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