Historic Newspapers: Recent Additions

THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, June 6, 1931

* Al 'Scarface' Capone
* Income tax evasion indictment
* 1st report - the beginning of the end

Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Capone Posts $50,000 Bail In Tax Frauds and Smiles" with subhead. (see images)
Complete in 16 pages, a few small binding slits along the spine, nice condition.

Background: On June 5, 1931, notorious Chicago gangster Al Capone was indicted by a federal grand jury on 22 counts of income tax evasion for…

ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, June 22, 1938

* Joe Louis (Brown Bomber)
* Max Schmeling (German fighter)
* Famous rematch - boxing (day of)

The top of page 2B has a banner heading: "LOUIS AND SCHMELING ABOUT EVEN ON PAST PERFORMANCES" with various subheads, tale of the tape and two related photos. (see images)
Complete with all 30+ pages, light toning along the margins, small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.

background: On June 22, 1938, Joe Louis faced Max Schmeling in a highly anticipated…

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., Jan. 24, 1961

* Portuguese ocean liner Santa Maria 
* Operation Dulcineia hijacking - hijacked 

The top of the front page has a five column headline: "VESSEL IN CARIBBEAN SEIZED BY MUTINEERS" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 28 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.

Background: The 1961 hijacking of the Portuguese ocean liner Santa Maria—officially known as Operation Dulcinea—occurred on January 22, 1961, when a group of 24 political dissidents…

Sunday CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, Feb. 25, 1990 

* "Public Enemy" hip hop group 
* West Coast "gangsta rap" fame
* Rappers Chuck D and Flavor Flav  
 "Sonic Temple" & "The Cult" rock bands 

Often revered as the undisputed "bible" of Hollywood, the Sunday Calendar section occupied a rare space in journalism where a single publication could simultaneously dictate global entertainment trends and govern the inner workings of show business. Today, physical copies are an absolute…

SPORT'S SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, Aug. 6, 1991

* Coach Paul Brown death - NFL football
* Cleveland Browns founder & 1st coach

The front page of this section has a two column heading: "Paul Brown, Innovator for NFL, Dies at 82" with subhead and another small photo of Brown. (see)
Complete sport's section only with all 10 pages, very nice condition.

THE DETROIT NEWS, Sept. 12, 1960

* Buffalo Bill play their very 1st ever football game

The front page of the sport's section (pg. 17) has a five column heading: "Fans Scarce in AFL Launching" with coverage on the various games which continues on the next page including the New York Titans vs. Buffalo Bills match up with stats. (see images)
Complete with 30+ pages, minor margin wear, small binding holes along the spine, small library stamp within the masthead, generally nice.

Background:On…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 26, 1935

* Persecution of Jews in Germany surging
* Jewish holocaust about to grasp Europe

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "FIGHT ON JEWS BEING RENEWED BY NAZI TROOPS" with subhead. (see images) 
Complete with all 30+ pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, a little irregular along the spine, generally nice.

Background: The summer riots of 1935, particularly the violence on the Kurfürstendamm, were significant because they served as a…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 14, 1867

* L. Harris Hiscock assassination
* New York State Assembly - Albany
* General George W. Cole 

Page 4 has a small one column heading: "The Albany Murder" (see images)
Complete with 8 pages, nice condition.

Background: The assassination of L. Harris Hiscock by General George W. Cole represents a watershed moment in American legal history, as the subsequent trial fundamentally shaped how the nation navigated the defense of temporary insanity and the culturally…

NEW YORK POST, February 22, 1942

* Internment of Japanese Americans
* FDR's Executive Order 9066
* Alien control order
* World War II - WWII

The front page has a one column heading: "FBI Pounces On Axis Aliens in N.Y. and N.J." (see images)
Complete with 14 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.

Background: Executive Order 9066 and the subsequent mass incarceration of Japanese Americans stand as a profound and cautionary crisis in American…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 17, 1966 

* Battle of Hill 488 - Nui Vu
* Sergeant Jimmie Howard 
* United States Marines Corps
* Vietnam War reconnaissance team

The front page has a one column heading: "20 MARINES HOLD HILL AGAINST 400" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with all 36 pages, a little margin wear, generally nice.

Background: The Battle of Hill 488 holds a monumental place in military history because it redefined the strategic utility and survival capabilities of small-unit reconnaissance…

Sunday CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, Feb. 18, 1990 

* "A Clockwork Orange: 2004" stage adaption
* U2 - Bono - "Achtung Baby" - Anthony Burgess
* Featured article by journalist David Gritten

Often revered as the undisputed "bible" of Hollywood, the Sunday Calendar section occupied a rare space in journalism where a single publication could simultaneously dictate global entertainment trends and govern the inner workings of show business. Today, physical copies are an absolute…

Sunday CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, July 27, 1986

* American singer Whitney Houston "The Voice"
* "The Greatest Love World Tour"
* Southern California concerts advertisement
 
Often revered as the undisputed "bible" of Hollywood, the Sunday Calendar section occupied a rare space in journalism where a single publication could simultaneously dictate global entertainment trends and govern the inner workings of show business. Today, physical copies are an absolute rarity, largely…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 24 1991

* Jeffrey Dahmer arrested (1st report)
* American killer - Milwaukee cannibal 

The top of page 14 has a one column photo of Dahmer with heading: "Body Parts, Vat of Acid Found in Apartment". Another related photo is on page 2. (see) First report coverage on the arrest and realization of Jeffrey Dahmer's killings.
 I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
Complete with all sections (80+ pages), great…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 1, 1986 

* Bassist Cliff Burton killed in tour bus crash
* Early "Metallica" heavy thrash metal band 
* "Master of Puppets" album era 

The top of page 3 of the "Calendar Section" has a heading: "Death Puts Metallica's Plans on Hold" with photo of Burton. (see images) 
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no reason to save it at the time.
Complete with all major sections (70+ pages), great condition.

Background: The sudden passing of bassist…

Here is a handwritten document dated Nov. 19, 1831 from the "Commonwealth of Virginia" to a sheriff in Prince William County. Generally in good condition however, some margins are a bit irregular but no loss of text. Various endorsements on the reverse side. Measures about 6 by 8 1/2 inches.

CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, March 27, 1995

* The Notorious B.I.G. - Biggie Smalls
* East Coast hip-hop - gangsta rapper 
* Just after debut album "Ready to Die"
 
Often revered as the undisputed "bible" of Hollywood, the Sunday Calendar section occupied a rare space in journalism where a single publication could simultaneously dictate global entertainment trends and govern the inner workings of show business. Today, physical copies are an absolute rarity, largely because they…

THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Jan. 27, 1960  Page 8, and continuing on to pg. 10 of this significant issue features Jonas Mekas’s famous "Movie Journal" column, containing a blistering, historic review and manifesto attacking visionary director John Cassavetes for his controversial decision to radically re-edit his debut film, Shadows.
Also present is an article on Samuel Beckett's "Act Without Words II - A Mime Play", "C for Colored, J for Jew", by Ed McLean, and a satirical

METRO SECTION (Sec. II) only of the Los Angeles Times, Dec. 10, 1984

* Early "Motley Crue" deals with a tragedy
* Vince Neil's DUI accident that killed his passenger
* American heavy metal - hard rock band 

 The front page of this section has a one column heading: "Rock Singer Arrested in Fatal car Crash" (see images) 
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no reason to save it at the time.
Complete Metro section only with 8 pages, very nice condition.

Background: The…

THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York City, Jan. 30, 1969

* Early Led Zeppelin - English rock band
* First North American tour advertisement
* 1st New York City concert - Fillmore East

Page 32 has a historic 6 x 5 1/2 inch advertisement for a very early Led Zeppelin concert at the East Fillmore venue in Manhattan. This was actually Led Zeppelin's very first North American tour and also the first time they performed in New York City. This tour was to promote their very first album. They…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, July 11, 1968

* The Doors - The Who - Jimi Hendrix Experience
* New York Rock Festival - Singer Bowl in Queens
* Rock bands concert performances advertisement

Page 24 has a 6 x 4 inch advertisement for "The New York Rock Festival" which featured "The Doors", The Who" and "Jimi Henrix". (see image)
Background: The "New York Rock Festival" at the Singer Bowl in August 1968 stands as a watershed moment in rock history, capturing the…

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 of Fare To The Supreme Court" with photo of Bruce.
And page 17 has a advertisement for the very performance he was arrested at.…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Dec. 23-29, 1981

* Joan Jett & the Blackhearts - Woman rocker
* The Ritz nightclub concert advertisement

Page 2 has a nice full  page advertisement for a New Years Eve performance by a young Joan Jett at The Ritz in Manhattan. (see images)
Background: On December 31, 1981, Joan Jett performed a high-energy New Year’s Eve show at The Ritz in New York City. Riding the rising success of her debut album Bad Reputation and the just-released…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 19, 1982

* DEVO - American new wave punk rock band
* Palladium Theatre concert advertisement
* "Whip It" - synth-pop song fame 

Page 71 has a nice advertisement for a upcoming "DEVO" performance at the Palladium Theatre. (see images)
Background: The November 19, 1982 Palladium performance stands as a definitive moment in the evolution of live music technology, perfectly capturing the exact cultural apex where pioneering post-punk…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Feb. 25, 1986

* Social Distortion - hardcore punk rock band
* Lead vocalist Mike Ness - cowpunk music
* Ritz nightclub concert advertisement 

Page 100 has a 7 x 5 inch advertisement for a upcoming "SOCIAL DISTORTION" concert at the Ritz nightclub in Manhattan. (see images)
Background: The February 22, 1986 show at The Ritz serves as a vital bridge between first-wave hardcore punk and the roots-driven "cowpunk" sound that defined Social…

THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Oct. 16, 1978

* "Queen" North America concert tour 
* "Jazz" album tour - Freddie Mercury
* Concerts at Madison Square Garden advertisement
* MISSING THE FRONT & BACK PAGES

Page 97 has a nice full page advertisement for "QUEEN" concerts at Madison Square Garden.
Background: The November 1978 Madison Square Garden shows marked a critical turning point where Queen solidified their transition from an ambitious, theatrical British rock band into an unstoppable,…

THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, March 19, 1958  By far, the most significantly, pages 8 and 10 feature the first public, printed publication of Samuel Beckett’s private letters to director Alan Schneider regarding his masterpiece play, "Endgame." 
The front page of this notable issue proudly also introduces legendary television personality and comedian Steve Allen as a new contributor to the publication. Additionally, page 4 marks the historic debut of Jules Feiffer’s highly

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., July 15, 1958

* 1958 Lebanon crisis - Beirut
* Operation Blue Bat begins
* United States Marines

The front page has a nice six column headline: "1600 AIRBORNE TROOPS FLOWN TO MIDDLE EAST" with subheads and related photo. (see images)
Complete with all 40 pages, a little spine wear, nice condition.

Background: Operation Blue Bat fundamentally reshaped American foreign policy by serving as the inaugural operational test of the Eisenhower Doctrine, establishing a precedent…

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. July 19, 1946 

* Onset, Wareham, Massachusetts explosion
* Buzzards Bay Resort butane gas disaster

The front page has a two column heading: "Eight Killed, 38 Hurt When Gas Explosion Rocks Center of Onset" with subhead. (see images) 
Complete with all 26 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally very nice.

Background: The 1946 Onset explosion carries profound historical and legal significance because it served as a brutal wake-up call regarding the…

Sunday CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, Dec. 2, 1990 

* When Hollywood went "Far Left"
* Democrat Party stronghold initiated 

Often revered as the undisputed "bible" of Hollywood, the Sunday Calendar section occupied a rare space in journalism where a single publication could simultaneously dictate global entertainment trends and govern the inner workings of show business. Today, physical copies are an absolute rarity, largely because they were printed on standard, ephemeral…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 15, 1948

* United Nations UN inspection posts implemented 
* Partition of Israel - Jerusalem siege - Peacekeeping
* Israeli-controlled West and Jordanian-controlled East

The top of the front has a two column heading: "Israel Heeds U. N. Ultimatum On Jerusalem Convoy Check" with subhead. (see images) 
Complete with 56 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.

Background: The establishment of UN-monitored inspection posts on June 15, 1948, was a watershed moment that…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 29, 1935 

* Jewish boxer Barney Ross wins boxing title
* World Welterweight Championship fight
* vs. Jimmy McLarnin at Madison Square Garden

The front page of the sport' section has a nice banner headline: "ROSS WHIPS M'LARNIN; REGAINS WELTER TITLE" with subheads and related photo. (see images) Nice to have in this Chicago publication, the city where he lived and trained. 
Complete with all 34 pages, rag edition in very nice condition. a few small binding holes along the…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 8, 1946

* Kidnapping and murder of Suzanne Degnan
* Killed before ransom - Chicago 6 year old girl
* William Heirens -  the "Lipstick Killer"

The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Find Head, Parts of Torso Of Kidnapped Chicago Girl" with subhead. Coverage continues inside with photo o Degnan. (see images)
Complete with 42 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.

background: In late December 1946, six-year-old Suzanne Degnan vanished from her Chicago home,…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, May 12 & 19 , 1981

* The week Madonna Louise Ciccone became "MADONNA"
* Extremely early Madonna events in social media
* Pre-solo & SOLO START performance advertisements 
* Her band "Emmy & The Emmys" (guitarist & vocals)
* First "Madonna" printed in a publication ?
* Singer - songwriter - actress & more
* "Emmy" was a nickname given to her in NYC

Page 123 of the May 12th issue has an advertisement for upcoming performances at the Max's…

DAILY WORLD, New York, Aug. 21, 1969

* Bobby Seale captured by the FBI
* Black Panther Party co-founder
* African American revolutionary 
* "Black Power" movement 

This publication, The World, represents the official voice and ideological "mouthpiece" of the Communist Party USA (CPUSA) during one of the most volatile periods of the Cold War.
The front page has a nice headline in bold lettering: "PANTHER LEADER SNATCHED BY FBI" with photo of Bobby Seale. (see images) Coverage continues on page 3.
This

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 11, 1669

* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* Hold something from the 17th century in your hands
* Great gift idea for that history buff

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 6 1/2 by 10 3/4…

THE DAY, New London, Conn., May 8, 1931

* Francis 'Two Gun' Crowley captured
* American murderer and career criminal
* New York City Police Department shootout

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "Crowley Murder Indictment Takes Only 26 Minutes" with subhead and related pictorial. (see images)
Complete with all 24 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, generally in very nice condition.

Background: The capture and execution of Francis "Two Gun"…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 17, 2010

* Grim Sleeper - Southside murders
* Police release photos of many Women
* Possible victims of the killer ?
* Lonnie David Franklin Jr.
* Best title to be had 

The top of the front page has a two column heading: "LAPD seeks public aid in 'Sleeper' case" with photo of Franklin. And also the released photos by the LAPD showing several Women that were found in the home of Franklin. 
Complete 1st section only with all 44 pages, great condition. 

Background: On December 16,…

THE LONDON EVENING POST, May 22, 1779

* American Revolutionary War era
* 18th century - from The Enemy 

Newspapers from England during the time of the Revolutionary War are always interesting as they give a sense as to life at that time and what political discussions were the "hot topic" of the day. Lightly inked red tax stamp on page 3.
I could find no "meaty" references to the Revolutionary War in this issue except for a front page list of "American Prisoners" (see images)
A very nice issue from…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 21, 1954

* Creature from the Black Lagoon - Gill-man
* Opening day (2nd) advertisement for NYC
* 3D monster horror film - movie

Page 18 has an advertisement for the second day day (regular showings) for the film "Creature from the Back Lagoon" in New York City. (see)
Sixty-four pages, a few cutouts on a few unrelated pages, including one on the front page (see image), a little staining, the theater page is fine, generally otherwise.

Background: The mid-May 1954 New York City…

Sunday edition CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, Dec.16, 1990 

* Sinead O'Connor - Irish singer, songwriter & activist
* Cartoonish caricature with editorial - "Nothing Compares 2 U"

Often revered as the undisputed "bible" of Hollywood, the Sunday Calendar section occupied a rare space in journalism where a single publication could simultaneously dictate global entertainment trends and govern the inner workings of show business. Today, physical copies are an absolute rarity, largely…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 29, 1978

* John Wayne Gacy arrest
* Serial "killer clown" exposed
* Bodies discovered in crawl space

Here is nice issue on the discovery of John Wayne Gacy's crimes in a Chicago suburb. The top of page 5 has a heading: "Slaying Suspect in Restraints; Toll 21" with subhead. (see images)
Complete 1st section only with all 30 pages, light toning at the margins, very nice condition.

Background: The exposure of John Wayne Gacy in late December 1978 marked a watershed moment in…

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Feb. 21, 1898

* re. USS Maine explosion disaster
* Spanish-American War prelude
* Havana Harbor , Cuba 

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "THE WRECKED MAINE" with subheads that include: "100 Bodies Missing" and more. (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 this era in paper.
Complete with 4 pages, 23 x 19 1/2 inches, small library stamp…

Sunday edition CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, March 16, 1997 

* Stand-up comedian & actor Chris Rock 
* Los Angeles performance advertisement 
* Jim Carrey's "Liar Liar" comedy movie - film

Often revered as the undisputed "bible" of Hollywood, the Sunday Calendar section occupied a rare space in journalism where a single publication could simultaneously dictate global entertainment trends and govern the inner workings of show business. Today, physical copies are an absolute…

Sunday CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, Jan. 26, 1992

* Early NIRVANA alternative grunge rock band 
* Nevermind's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" music video
* Curt Cobain - Dave Grohl - Krist Novoselic

Often revered as the undisputed "bible" of Hollywood, the Sunday Calendar section occupied a rare space in journalism where a single publication could simultaneously dictate global entertainment trends and govern the inner workings of show business. Today, physical copies are an absolute…

Sunday edition CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, Dec. 23, 1985 

* Best "The Godfather Part III" film advertisement
* Pre-Grand opening day movie premiere review
* Francis Ford Coppola - Al Pacino

Often revered as the undisputed "bible" of Hollywood, the Sunday Calendar section occupied a rare space in journalism where a single publication could simultaneously dictate global entertainment trends and govern the inner workings of show business. Today, physical copies are an absolute…

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Wednesday, March 18, 1931

* "Dracula" the movie - opening day
* Vampires - pre-code Bela Lugosi film
* Detroit premiere advertisement (2 days prior)

Page 20 has the opening day advertisement for the premiere of the pre-code vampire film "DRACULA" in Detroit, Michigan ion Friday. (see images) This ad measures 5 x 4 inches and has a image of Bela Lugosi. 
Also on the same page is a short article with heading: "Vampire's Victim" with photo.
Complete with all 28 pages, light…

NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, April 7, 1942

* Battle of Bataan ending
* Allies surrendering to Japanese
* Philippines Campaign
* World War II - WWII

The front page has a nice banner headline in bold lettering: "BATAAN ATTACKS INCREASE IN FURY WITH HEAVY LOSS" with subhead. (see images) Nice for display. This Luzon Island province would fall two days later. The Japanese capture would eventually lead to the infamous Bataan Death March.
Complete with all 26 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins,…

NEW YORK POST, Nov. 21, 1941 

* Zionist leader Chaim Weizmann declaration
* Impending post world War II Jewish refugees 
* Jews to have a future homeland in Palestine ? 

The top of page 13 has a one column heading: "Jewish Future Is in Palestine" (see images)
Complete with all 38 pages, light toning at the margins, small binding holes along the spine, generally in good condition.

Background: The events of late November 1941 marked a critical geopolitical pivot that irrevocably bound the fate of…