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1977 review of PINK FLOYD after their Madison Square Garden concerts...
Item #715675
July 18, 1977
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, July 18, 1977
* Pink Floyd's "In the Flesh" "Animals" tour
* Madison Square Garden concerts review
* British psychedelic rock group - band
* David Gilmour - Roger Waters - Richard Wright
Page 47 has a review on the recent performances by Pink Floyd at Madison Square Garden with heading: "Pink Floyd ... See More
1977 Women's abortion movement... SCOTUS...
Item #715674
July 11, 1977
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, July 11, 1977
* Woman's right to choose movement
* Women's abortion rights cases
* Supreme Court of the United States
* Government not responsible for funding
The front page has a headline: "WE HOLD THESE TRUTHS TO BE SELF-EVIDENT, THAT ALL WOMEN ARE CREATED EQUAL..." and more.
Page 11 has a letter to the editor h... See More
Letter regarding the poor by Ben Franklin... Engraving of the Corsican chief Pascal Paoli...
Item #715671
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1768 Taking nearly two pages (156-157) is a letter: "Hardheartedness to the Poor Considered" which was written by Ben Franklin specifically for this publication. As was typical of Franklin, it was signed using one of his many pseudonyms: "Medius". This was one of the most detailed letters Franklin had written devoted to the car... See More
1967 The Velvet Undereground & Nico album release
Item #715650
March 09, 1967
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, March 9, 1967
* Andy Warhol's The Velvet Underground & Nico
* Debut studio album release w/ peeled banana (early version)
* Very early "THE DOORS" NYC nightclub gigs ad
* American rock band from L.A. - Jim Morrison
Page 19 has a 7 x 3 inch advertisement for the debut album "The Velvet Underground With Ni... See More
1982 opening day premiere of "ANNIE" advertisement...
Item #715648
May 25, 1982
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, May 25, 1982
* "Annie" Musical comedy drama advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere movie release
* Based on "Little Orphan Annie" comic strip
Page 53 has a 10 x 6 1/2 inch advertisement for the opening day of the first film adaption of the musical "Annie" (see image)
I suspect this to be an ext... See More
1984 "Romancing the Stone" opening day film ad & review...
Item #715647
April 03, 1984
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, April 3, 1984
* "Romancing the Stone" film advertisement
* Grand opening day movie premiere review
* Romantic comedy-adventure - Robert Zemeckis
* Michael Douglas - Kathleen Turner - Danny DeVito
Page 53 has a nice advertisement for the opening day of the film "Romancing the Stone" (see images)
Page 49 has ... See More
1977 "The Passion of Dracula" opening day ad...
Item #715644
January 03, 1977
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Jan. 3, 1977
* "The Passion of Dracula" opening day ad
* Cherry Lane Theatre premiere advertisement
* 1st Off-Broadway stage play performance
* Cherry Lane Theatre premiere advertisement
* 1st Off-Broadway stage play performance
Page 83 has a advertisement for the grand premiere of "The Passion of Dracula", a off-Broadway play that lasted for 718 performances. This ad measur
... See More
1976 "A Star Is Born" film opening day review...
Item #715643
January 03, 1977
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Jan. 3, 1977
* "A Star Is Born" opening day review
* American film critic Andrew Sarris
* Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson
* Musical romantic drama film - movie
* American film critic Andrew Sarris
* Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson
* Musical romantic drama film - movie
Page 35 has a opening day review by film critic Andrew Sarris for the movie "A Star Is Born" with related photo.
... See More
1975 "The Rocky Horror Show" broadway musical debut ad...
Item #715567
February 24, 1975
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Feb. 24, 1975
* "The Rocky Horror Show" musical play debut
* Grand premiere on Broadway advertisement
* Actor/singer Tim Curry as Dr. Frank-N-Furter
Page 79 has a 10 1/2 x 8 inch advertisement for the grand premiere performance of "The Rocky Horror Show" musical at the Belasco Theatre on Broadway.
Note: When The... See More
1975 Lynyrd Skynyrd editorial & QUEEN ad...
Item #715566
February 10, 1975
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Feb. 10, 1975
* Ronnie Van Zant & Lynyrd Skynyrd editorial
* QUEEN English rock band - Freddie Mercury
* Avery Fisher (Philharmonic) Hall concert ad
Pages 100 & 101 has editorial headed: "Lynyrd Skynryd's Closet Crackers" with photo of Ronnie Van Zant. (see images)
Page 103 has a advertisement for a early perfo... See More
THE WHO 1976 MSG concert ad...
Item #715564
March 01, 1976
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York City, March 1, 1976
* The Who - English rock band - group
* "The Who by Numbers Tour" advertisement
* Madison Square Garden concert (sold out)
* Roger Daltrey - Pete Townsend - Keith Moon
Page 85 has a full page advertisement for a "THE WHO" concert at Madison Square Garden.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare it... See More
1978 The Marshall Tucker Band concert ad...
Item #715563
October 02, 1978
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 2, 1978
* The Marshall Tucker Band - Southern rock
* Blues, country and Jazz music - Doug Gray
* Concert at Madison Square Garden advertisement
Page 107 has a nice full page advertisement for "The Marshall Tucker Band" concert at Madison Square Garden.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was real... See More
1988 "Stand and Deliver" opening day film ad...
Item #715552
March 22, 1988
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, March 22, 1988
* "Stand and Deliver" American drama film
* Opening day movie premiere advertisement
* Edward James Olmos - Lou Diamond Phillips
Page 65 has a nice advertisement for the opening day of the film "Stand and Deliver" in Manhattan. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because t... See More
1983 "Scarface" film premiere review w/ ad...
Item #715550
December 20, 1983
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Dec. 20, 1983
* "Scarface" film advertisement - Al Pacino
* Grand opening movie premiere review
* American crime drama by Oliver Stone
The top of page 77 has a banner heading: "Pacino's Cuban Capone Comes a Cropper" with related photo. (see images)
Page 84 has an advertisement for the film in it's 2n... See More
1977 Jewish Americans... Jews... Israel & Palestine...
Item #715549
March 07, 1977
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, March 7, 1977
* Breira - left-wing position on Israel
* First national membership conference
* Far-right Jewish Defense League
* The American Jewish establishment
* Jews - anti-Semitism in America
The front page has a headline: "JEW AGAINST JEW; An American Witch Hunt and Israel's Survival" (see images)
Starting o... See More
1978 Rock band "Queen" sold out ad...
Item #715548
October 16, 1978
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Oct. 16, 1978
* "Queen" North America concert tour
* "Jazz" album tour - Freddie Mercury
* Concerts at Madison Square Garden advertisement
Page 97 has a nice full page advertisement for "QUEEN" concerts at Madison Square Garden.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the ... See More
1970's Pinball Machines craze...
Item #715517
August 02, 1976
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, July Aug. 2, 1976
* Pinball machines craze of the 70's
* Solid-state era - microprocessors
* Electronic gaming in it's infancy
The front page has a heading: "Crazy About PINBALL!..." Pages 14 & 15 has an editorial on the current craze for pinball machines that was entering the solid-state era in the gaming indus... See More
1976 Rick Meyerowitz illustrations...
Item #715516
July 19, 1976
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, July 19, 1976
* American artist Rick Meyerowitz
* Animal House film poster art fame
* Convention Couples Sketchbook
Pages 16 & 17 contain a double page illustration with a political theme done by American artist Rick Meyerowitz. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save ... See More
Rare piece of political Americana: the birth of Gerrymandering...
Item #715496
Terrific broadside: "Natural And Political History of THE GERRY-MANDER! In Two Chapters.....With Cuts."* Extremely rare broadside
* Eldridge Gerry - Gerrymandering
* Essex County, Massachusetts redistricting
* Republicans & upcoming state elections
Information from dealer Barry Lawrence Ruderman notes:
"Rare political broadside featuring the first political cartoon i... See More
1978 "BOSTON" concert advertisement...
Item #715485
October 23, 1978
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Oct. 23, 1978
* BOSTON -American rock band
* "Don't Look Back" album tour
* Nassau Coliseum concert advertisement
Page 93 has a nice full page advertisement for a upcoming performance by "BOSTON" at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was ... See More
1975 David Bowie & Cheech & Chong advertisements...
Item #715476
October 03, 1974
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 3, 1974
* David Bowie - English singer songwriter musician
* Diamond Dogs Tour - rock-opera style show format
* Radio City Music Hall concert advertisement
* Comedy duo "Cheech & Chong's Wedding Album" release
Page 57 has a nice full page advertisement for "Bowie"concert performances at Radio City M... See More
1975 Sly and the Family Stone & QUEEN ads...
Item #715474
January 20, 1975
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Jan. 20, 1975
* Sly and the Family Stone Concert advertisement
* Psychedelic soul band at Radio City Music Hall
* 1st major racially integrated & mixed gender group
* QUEEN English rock band - Freddie Mercury
* Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center concert ad
Page 105 has a full page ad for "Sly & the Family Stone" ... See More
1975 Jayne County... glam punk rock... Craig Russell...
Item #715473
January 06, 1975
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Jan. 6, 1975
* Jayne (Wayne) County at the Coventry ad
* First openly transgender rock music singer
* Glam proto-punk foul mouthed songwriter
* Craig Russell (Canadian actor) female impersonator
* Trude Heller's Club performance advertisement
Page 44 has two advertisements for upcoming performances by "WAYNE COUNTY ... See More
1975 "Great American Music Fair" festival ad...
Item #715468
August 04, 1975
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, August 4, 1975
* "Great American Music Fair" festival advertisement
* Syracuse, New York - Beach Boys - Doobie Brothers
* America - Jefferson Starship and more
Page 85 has a nice full page advertisement for the upcoming "GREAT AMERICAN MUSIC FAIR" at the New York State fairgrounds in Syracuse. (see images)
... See More
1976 Rock band "Queen" concert ad
Item #715467
January 12, 1976
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Jan. 12, 1976
* 1st "Queen" North America concert tour
* "A Night at the Opera" "Bohemian Rhapsody"
* Beacon Theatre - New York City advertisement
Page 79 has a full page advertisement: "... Invite You To A Night At The Opera With QUEEN..." This one of the very 1st Queen concerts in North... See More
Black feminist Michelle Wallace in 1974...
Item #715465
July 28, 1975
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, July 28, 1975
* African American Michelle Wallace editorial
* Black feminist author - cultural critic
Pages 6 & 7 has a editorial written by Michelle Wallace with two related photos. See images for portion of the text.
wikipedia notes: From 1974 to 1975, Wallace worked at Newsweek as a book review researcher. During this pe... See More
1976 "The Doobie Brothers" concert advertisement...
Item #715464
July 14, 1975
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, July 14, 1975
* The Doobie Brothers - American rock band
* "What a Fool Believes" "Black Water" song fame
* Roosevelt Stadium - Jersey City concert advertisement
Page 85 has a nice full page advertisement for a upcoming "THE DOOBIE BROTHERS" concert at Roosevelt Stadium in Jersey City, New Jersey.
... See More
1976 Democrat politician Wayne Hays sex scandal...
Item #715460
June 14, 1976
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, June 14, 1976
* Ohio Democrat politician Wayne Hays
* Sex scandal with secretary Elizabeth Ray
The front page has a headline: "Sexual Politics: WAYNE HAYS MUST GO" with a piece on the scandal that begins on page 13 with related photo. See images for portion of the text.
wikipedia notes: In May 1976, the Washington Post broke the sto... See More
The Beatles come to Shea Stadium in 1966...
Item #715427
June 02, 1966
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, June 2, 1966
* The Beatles concert advertisement for Shea Stadium
* Liverpool, England rock band - counterculture music
* John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr & George Harrison
Page 13 has a advertisement for "The Beatles" which performed one night at Shea Stadium in New York City. This ad measures 3 1/2 x 1 3/4 inc... See More
Paul McCartney Is Dead urban legend lecture ad...
Item #715426
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 there was real... See More
Washington Square Village sold... Moondog ad...
Item #715425
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
The Beatles come to Shea Stadium in 1966...
Item #715225
August 11, 1966
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Aug. 11, 1966
* The Beatles visit to New York City editorial
* Liverpool, England rock band - counterculture music
* John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr & George Harrison
* Lenny Bruce drug overdose death - memorial
* Stand-up comedian - satirist - obscene comedy
Page 9 has a editorial on The Beatles' recent visit to New York C... See More
On Yankees winning the 1928 World Series, led by Babe Ruth...
Item #715117
October 11, 1928
NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 11, 1928
* New York Yankees & Babe Ruth
* World Series of baseball champions
* Welcome home celebration
The top of the front page has a two-column heading: "Smith Greets Babe Ruth on Homecoming; Calls Him 'Boss of the Youth of America'" The sport's section (page 20) has a banner headline: "Ruth and Other Yanks Get Royal Welcome on R... See More
Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution... Manuel Noah... Three Acts of Congress...
Item #715112
March 12, 1791
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, March 12, 1791
* United States Constitution amendment proposed
* George Washington - John Adams - Thomas Jefferson
Inside has more than a full column taken up with: "Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, Laid on the Clerk's Table by Mr. Benson, to her Proposed by Congress to the Legislature's of the Several States&... See More
Dramatic issue on the San Francisco earthquake...
Item #715070
April 18, 1906
OAKLAND HERALD--3:30 Edition, April 18, 1906
* 1906 San Francisco earthquake
* Early 1st report on same day it happened
A quite rare newspaper, as not only is this not the more famous (and more common) San Francisco CALL-CHRONICLE-EXAMINER newspaper of April 19 but it is a day earlier yet equally as dramatic. Remember that Oakland is just across the bay from San Francisco.
The bold, ... See More
Winslow Homer's famous Snap The Whip...
Item #715068
September 20, 1873
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 20, 1873
* Winslow Homer's most famous print
* "SNAP-THE-WHIP" - great for framing
Certainly, the prime feature of this issue is the much-desired Winslow Homer doublepage centerfold: "Snap the Whip". As the photos show, this print is in very nice condition.
Front page features a 1/2 page illustration entitled: "The New... See More
The earliest newspaper from Illinois we have offered...
Item #715066
June 05, 1819
EDWARDSVILLE SPECTATOR, Illinois, June 5, 1819
* VERY rare publication
* Madison County, Illinois
This is the earliest newspaper from Illinois we have offered. Not only that, it is eleven years earlier than the previous earliest newspaper from this state. And it is the volume 1, number 2 issue. Keep in mind that Illinois just became a state six months previous.
It is notable that the... See More
Sherman's success in the South... Robert E. Lee's appeal for arms, and to deserters...
Item #715065
February 28, 1865
THE DAILY PROGRESS, Raleigh, North Carolina, Feb. 28, 1865
* Rare Confederate publication
* General Sherman - coastal march in Carolinas
* Robert E. Lee makes a plea
* Final months of the Civil War
Raleigh was one of the last major cities of the South to fall into the hands of Sherman, surrendering on April 13, 1865, just one day before Lincoln was assassinated. This rare Confedera... See More
Much debate on the value of the Revolutionary War...
Item #715063
March 02, 1778
EXTRA SUPPLEMENT TO THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, March 2, 1778
* Revolutionary War Tory original
* Rare Pro British issue from America
This was a strongly Tory (supportive of the British cause) newspaper which began in 1775 and closed shop in May of 1778 when the British evacuated Philadelphia.
An unusual "Extra" edition, with the entire front page taken up with a report ... See More
1968 Janis Joplin concert & Nico album ads...
Item #714972
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
1983 "Culture Club" singer Boy George editorial...
Item #714970
December 06, 1983
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Dec. 6, 1983
* Boy George - George Alan O'Dowd editorial
* Culture Club - English new wave pop band
* Androgynous lead singer and songwriter
Page 75 has an editorial by RJ Smith headed: "Just an Average Guy" with photo of Boy George. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really... See More
Early Metallica gig 1984 NYC ad....
Item #714969
July 17, 1984
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, July 17, 1984
* Metallica - Anthrax - Raven heavy metal bands
* Roseland Ballroom in Manhattan performances advertisement
* "R.E.M. - American alternative rock band
* University of Georgia students - Michael Stipe
* Beacon Theatre Manhattan concert advertisement
* Late 80's - early 90's college campuses cult music
... See More
Bob Dylan transitions from acoustic to electric: his Forest Hills concert...
Item #714960
September 02, 1965
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Sept. 2, 1965
* Bob Dylan & his electric guitar
* His famous Forest Hills concert
The front page features a photo of Bob Dylan captioned: "Dylan Stirred Up Forrest Hills". Also on the ftpg, & concluding inside, is a detailed account of the Dylan's very notable & controversial performance at Forest Hills of just 5 days earlier. Por... See More
1983 sensation Duran Duran... Styx concerts ad...
Item #714742
March 08, 1983
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, March 8, 1983
* English pop rock band Duran Duran
* Becoming a sensation in America
* Part of the second British invasion
* Simon Le Bon - Roger Taylor & more
* The Rio tour - Peppermint Lounge concert
* "Hungry Like the Wolf" song fame
* STYX - American progressive rock band
* Dennis DeYoung - "Come Sail A... See More
1983 AC/DC Concert & Motley Crue album ads...
Item #714688
November 08, 1983
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 8 1983
* AC/DC rock band concert advertisement
* Second performance at Madison Square Garden
* "Flick of the Switch" album Tour
* Motley Crue "Shout at the Devil" album ad
* Star 80 - Dorothy Stratten opening day movie ad
Page 73 has a 5 x 3 inch advertisement for the performance of "AC/DC" at Ma... See More
Commenting on politicians in office in 1796...
Item #714685
July 30, 1796
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, July 30, 1796 Page 3 has a letter which begins: "The reduction of the army & the arrangements in the war office will occasion man revolutions in our microcosm...". Another item comments on those serving in office (see).
Four pages, great condition.
Golden age of hip-hop music... Kool Lady Blue...
Item #714547
April 13, 1982
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, April 13, 1982
* Danceteria nightclub w/ DJ Kool Lady Blue
* Beginning of new-school hip hop - rap music
* Break dancing - breaking - breakin in it's infancy
* LAST ONE IN INVENTORY ***
Page 77 has a heading: "A House Is Not a Home" with a related photo. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item b... See More
1966 Timothy Leary & Andy Warhol...
Item #714543
October 27, 1966
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 27, 1966
* Dr. Timothy Leary ad
* Psychedelic celebration #2
* Andy Warhol's Plastic Inevitable
* The Velvet Underground & Nico
Page 17 has a 4 x 3 1/2 inch ad for a "DR. TIMOTHY LEARY" lecture at Village Theater.
Page 18 has a small advertisement for: "Andy Warhol's The Velvet Underground & Nico... See More
1972 review of the Rolling Stones days after their Madison Square Garden performances...
Item #714542
July 27, 1972
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, July 27 1972
* The Rolling Stones North American Tour 1972
* Madison Square Garden concerts review
* "Exile on Main St." album
* Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts,
Two photos on the front page (which includes a photo of Mick Jagger), but starting on page 33, is a multi-page review of Mick Jagger and The Roll... See More
1983 King Sunny Ade editorial w/ photos...
Item #714519
March 15, 1983
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, March 15, 1983
* King Sunny Adé editorial w/ photos
* Nigerian Jùjú singer - Yoruba popular music
* African pop musician pioneer - Multi-instrumentalist
Beginning on the front page is a editorial by Greg Tate with heading: "King Sunny Ade': 'Him Cool, Him Wicked'; Are You Ready for Juju?&qu... See More
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