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Man Walks On Moon...
Item #705191
July 21, 1969
PHILADELPHIA DAILY NEWS, July 21, 1969,. Pagewide headline "Man Walks On Moon!" with subheads: "Armstrong and Aldrin Explore Surface Two Hours" and: "Apollo Lunar Feat Thrills World".
The front page photos show Armstrong & Aldrin on the moon's surface. More photos and reports on pages 2 and 3.
Tabloid-size, complete in 56 pages, very nice condition.... See More
From the nation's capital on the assassination of JFK...
Item #705190
November 23, 1963
THE WASHINGTON POST, Nov. 23, 1963 Outside of a Dallas newspaper, this would be the best city for a report on President Kennedy's assassination. The two line banner head repots: "President Kennedy Shot Dead; Lyndon B. Johnson Is Sworn In". The front page includes a color photo captioned: "John Fitzgerald Kennedy" and also the famous photo of Lyndon Johnson being sworn... See More
Neat title... Christy Mathewson mention...
Item #705188
March 21, 1925
THE MOSQUITO, Perth Amboy, New Jersey, March 21, 1925 A curious little newspaper which appears to be the combination of the Middlesex Plain Dealer and the Perth Amboy Press. Filled mostly with local news and tidbits, many quite folksy and humorous, plus many ads as well. The front page has a bit noting: "Christy Mathewson, of baseball fame, was recently named one of the trustees of the ... See More
By famed attorney & politician William Jennings Bryan...
Item #705172
January 20, 1905
THE COMMONER, Lincoln, Nebraska, Jan. 20, 1905 As noted just under the title: "William J. Bryan, Editor & Proprietor". Bryan was an unsuccessful Democratic Presidential nominee in 1896, 1900 and 1908. He was a strong supporter of Prohibition in the 1920s, and energetically attacked Darwinism and evolution, most famously at the Scopes Trial in 1925. Five days after winning the c... See More
Bob Dylan at 1969 Isle of Wight music festival...
Item #705164
September 11, 1969
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Sept. 11, 1969
* Bob Dylan performance at Isle of Wight
* American folk singer - songwriter
* Post near-fatal motorcycle accident
Pages 40 & 41 has an article with a small heading: "Bob Zimmerman" and 4 related photo. This was about the recent Isle of Wight music festival with a focus on Bob Dylan. (see images)
wikipe... See More
Germany's illustrated magazine from the Nazi era...
Item #705162
November 30, 1939
BERLINER ILLUSETRIRTE ZEITUNG (Berlin Illustrated Newspaper), Germany. Nov. 30, 1939 This was the "Life" magazine of Germany from during the Nazi era. The full front page is a photo of a Nazi pilot with a map of England, the caption reading in part: "...how German pilots see England." Keep in mind that the war in Europe began almost 3 months earlier. Two pages inside are ... See More
First Woman to fly the Atlantic...
Item #705160
June 06, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 6, 1928
* Woman aviator Amelia Earhart
* About to make history* Airplane "Friendship"
Less than 13 months after Charles Lindbergh's heralded accomplishment, Amelia Earhart became the first woman to achieve the feat. The front page has a three column headline: "EARHART PLANE POISED FOR OCEAN DASH" with subheads. (see) Lengthy text c... See More
Ted Williams ends the season above .400...
Item #705153
September 29, 1941
MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, Minnesota, Sept. 29, 1941 Not only is it difficult to find reports on Ted Williams' season-ending .406 batting average--which has yet to be topped--but when they are found they are typically very small, inconspicuous reports without headlines.
This report is a somewhat pleasant exception as the sports page (page 13) has a 4 column headline: "TED W... See More
Funeral for Babe Ruth...
Item #705152
August 19, 1948
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, Aug. 19, 1948 The front page has most of a column with heads: "FUNERAL FOR BABE RUTH IS HELD IN N.Y." "Great King of Swat Is Laid to Rest" "Thousands Of People Are Present For the Services".
Complete in 16 pages, very nice, clean condition.
Official opening of the Golden Gate Bridge...
Item #705151
November 13, 1936
SAN FRANCISCO EXAMINER, California, Nov. 13, 1936 There may not be a better newspaper covering the opening of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge than this, with a banner headline: "THOUSANDS JAM BAY BRIDGE" and a large front page photo. A nice display issue.
More photos and various descriptions are on the following pages.
Complete in 40 pages, irregular at the spine margin and partial... See More
1976 The Allman Brothers Band breakup...
Item #705145
October 11, 1976
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Oct. 11, 1976
* The Allman Brothers Band breakup
* American Southern blues rock band
* Gregg & Duane Allman - Dickie Betts
The front page has a heading: "WHY THE ALLMAN BROTHERS DIED YOUNG..." with photo of Gregg allman and Dicky Betts.
Page 12 has a heading: "Why the Allman Brothers Died Young" with som... See More
1975 Bad Company Madison Square Garden concert ad...
Item #705144
May 26, 1975
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, May 26, 1975
* Bad Company - Straight Shooter album tour
* English rock supergroup band - Paul Rodgers
* Madison Square Garden concert advertisement
* Leslie West - American guitarist singer songwriter
* Beacon Theater on Broadway performance ad
Page 121 has a nice full page advertisement for a "Bad Company" concert... 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
Premiere of "Fly Away Home", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #705128
September 13, 1996
CALENDAR section only of the Los Angeles Times, Sept. 13, 1996
* Best "Fly Away Home" film advertisement
* Grand Opening day movie premiere & review
* Family adventure drama - Actor Jeff Daniels
An issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Fly Away Home" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertain... See More
Hawaii statehood announced from Honolulu...
Item #705127
March 12, 1959
HONOLULU STAR BULLETIN, Hawaii, March 12, 1959
* Best Hawaii statehood issue
* Terrific for display
This would be "the" displayable issue to own recognizing Hawaii becoming the 50th state of the Union.
The huge banner headline across the top of the front page--in red ink--reads: "STATEHOOD!" with an 8 1/2 by 6 inch color print of an American flag with 50 sta... See More
Germany's illustrated magazine from the Nazi era...
Item #705124
May 20, 1936
BERLINER ILLUSETRIRTE ZEITUNG (Berlin Illustrated Newspaper), Germany. May 20, 1936 This was the "Life" magazine of Germany from during the Nazi era. The full front page has two photos showing Nazi soldiers with more military scenes inside.
Complete in 44 pages, 11 by 14 3/4 inches, minimal margin wear, never bound nor trimmed, good condition.
Great issue for any motorcycle enthusiast...
Item #705117
July 05, 1913
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 5, 1913 A nice color cover showing construction workers using a riveting tool on iron beams for a skyscraper under construction. The most interesting article is nearly a full page on: "The Genealogy of the Motorcycle" which includes 18 illustrations of the earliest of motorcycles.
Other items include "Submarine Photography - A New Art"... See More
Premiere of "Hotel Rwanda"... Premiere of "Fat Albert"...
Item #705109
December 25, 2004
LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 25, 2004
* Many full-page ads leading up to the Oscars
* Christmas-season movie releases: Fat Albert, Hotel Rwanda, The Woodsman, & Meet the Fockers
Christmas Season full-page ads premiering: "Hotel Rwanda", "Fat Albert" (which includes a review), "The Woodsman", starring Kevin Bacon, and "Meet the... See More
"The Chronicles of Narnia", "Memoirs of a Geisha", "Brokeback Mountain" - premiere ads & reviews...
Item #705105
December 09, 2005
LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 9, 2005
* "The Chronicles of Narnia", 2-page premier ad & review
* "Memoirs of a Geisha", 2-page premier ad & review
* "Brokeback Mountain", premier ad & review
The lead into Oscar Season shows terrific 2-page ads premiering: "The Chronicles of Narnia" & "Memoirs of a Geisha",... See More
1974 David Bowie & The Allman Brothers concert advertisements...
Item #705095
June 27, 1974
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, June 27, 1974
* David Bowie - English singer songwriter musician
* Diamond Dogs Tour - rock-opera style show format
* Madison Square Garden concert advertisement
* The Allman Brothers Band - Dickey Betts
* American rock band concert advertisement
* Nassau Coliseum - Uniondale, New York
Page 63 has a nice full page advertisement... See More
World premiere movie ad for 1974 "Chinatown"...
Item #705088
June 20, 1974
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village (weekly), New York, June 20, 1974
* "Chinatown" World premiere movie advertisement
* American neo-noir mystery psychological drama film
* Roman Polanski - Jack Nicholson - Faye Dunaway
Page 83 has a nice advertisement for "Chinatown" for it's World premiere in Manhattan. This ad is for the very first showing of the film. (openin... See More
1977 Marvin Gaye concert advertisement...
Item #705086
September 12, 1977
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Sept. 12, 1977
* Marvin Gaye - soul and R&B singer & songwriter
* "Prince of Motown" NYC concert advertisement
Page 60 has a 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 inch advertisement for "MARVIN GAYE" concert performances at Radio City Music Hall. (see image)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no... 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
Home-town newspaper reports Joe DiMaggio's 2nd game in MLB...
Item #705079
May 06, 1936
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, May 6, 1936
* Joe DiMaggio's 2nd MLB baseball game
* San Francisco Seals to New York Yankees
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 ... 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
* Attack on Pearl Harbor
* U.S. to enter World War II
* Imperial Japanese Navy
* Terrific headline for display
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; Ma... See More
From just after Pearl Harbor...
Item #705016
December 10, 1941
THE SUN, New York, Dec. 10, 1941
* United States at war in Pacific
* Post Pearl Harbor attack
* America enters World War II
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 ch... See More
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
* Fall of Rome, Italy - liberated by the allies
* D-Day invasion of France 1 day away (date of issue)
* From the origin of America entering the war
* World War II - WWII - nice for display
A dramatic front page with huge: "EXTRA" dropped out of a black box at the very top, then the banner headline above the ma... 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
Atom bomb is dropped one Hiroshima...
Item #704999
August 07, 1945
THE PROVIDENCE JOURNAL, Rhode Island, Aug. 7, 1945
* Bombing of Hiroshima, Japan
* Final blow ending World War II
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: "... See More
Nikita Khrushchev ousted...
Item #704995
October 16, 1964
LOS ANGELES TIMES--EXTRA, California, Oct. 16, 1964
* Nikita Khrushchev forced into retirement
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.... 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 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
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