TIROS-2 Weather satellite launched into orbit......
Item #721820
November 23, 1960
THE DETROIT NEWS, November 23, 1960
* TIROS-2 Launching
* Meteorological satellite (weather)
* 2nd television infrared observation
The front page has a banner headline: "Orbit TV Weather Spy" with subheads and two related photo. (see images)
Complete with 46 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, generally in very nice condition.
AI note... See More
1959 Annette Vadim color photo...
Item #721810
January 18, 1959
THIS WEEK MAGAZINE section only of the Minneapolis Sunday Tribune, Jan. 18, 1959
* Dansh model & actress Annette Vadim color cover
The front page shows a color photo of Danish model and actress Annette Vadim with heading: "The Girl Who's Taken Bardot's Place" and inside editorial with a few more related photos.
Other topics throughout. Complete magazine section only wi... See More
First engagement w/ U.S. Army Rangers in 1942...
Item #721768
August 20, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 20, 1942
* William Darby's U.S. Army Rangers
* First ground combat with German forces
* Dieppe Raid - Invasion of France
* Allied amphibious attack - tanks
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a nice banner headline: "U. S. ALLIED TROOPS, TANKS RAID DIEPPE 9 HOURS; MORE THAN 1,000 PLANES AID IN LAND ACTION; 182 NAZI CRAFT, 95 BRITISH HIT; KRAS... See More
Theatrical ad includes Edgar Allan Poe's mother...
Item #721767
May 11, 1809
BOSTON GAZETTE, May 11, 1809
* Edgar Allan Poe's mother theater ad
A curious literary item here as the top of page 3 has an advertisement for the "Boston Theatre" for the performance of: "FALSE DELICACY", a theatrical performance, with a song sung by "Mrs. Poe". (see image) She was the mother of Edgar Allan Poe. This ad is lightly inked.
News of the d... See More
Battle Of Midway Won In 1942...
Item #721750
June 08, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 8, 1942
* Battle Of Midway ends w/ win
* Japanese vs. American Navy
* World war II original - WWII
The front page has a nicet three line banner headline: "JAPANESE DESTROYER SUNK, TWO CRUISERS HIT, U.S. DESTROYER LOST, MOST OF THE CREW RESCUED; ENEMY WITHDRAWS, MIDWAY 'SECTION IS QUIET'" with subheads. (see) More on page 5 with related map. Always... See More
Kennedy assassination report in a Dallas newspaper...
Item #721749
November 23, 1963
THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Nov. 23, 1963
* From the city where it happened
A quite rare & extremely desirable newspaper with a first report on John F. Kennedy's assassination, from the city where it happened.
The two line bold banner headline proclaims: "KENNEDY SLAIN ON DALLAS STREET" with subhead: "Johnson Becomes President", plus a rather large photo of &q... See More
1967 THE DOORS Jim Morrison gig ad...
Item #721642
August 31, 1967
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Aug. 31, 1967
* The Doors - Jim Morrison counterculture rock band
* Village Theater performance advertisement
* Peter Max - American artist - psychedelic pop art
Page 18 has a early advertisement for "THE DOORS" which performed at the Village Theater in Greenwich Village. (see image)
source: DOORS: The Doors play an early ... See More
1963 Washington Square, NYC Civil Rights rally...
Item #721610
August 29, 1963
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Aug. 29, 1963
* Washington Square Park in Greenwich Village
* Civil Rights rally - racial equality & voting rights
* Pre-March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom
* Desegregation for African Americans - Negroes
Starting on the front page is a report pn the recent Civil Right rally at Washington Square with heading: "Ol... See More
Edgar Allan Poe Parents Theatre Ad In 1806...
Item #721581
October 23, 1806
BOSTON GAZETTE, Oct. 23, 1806
* Edgar Allan Poe's father & mother theater ads
* Eliza Arnold Hopkins Poe & David Poe Jr.
The top of page 3 under "Boston Theatre" is a notice for the performances of "RICHARD THE THIRD", with Mr. Poe as "Tressel" and "THE SHIPWRECK" with Mr. Poe as "Selwyn" and Mrs. Poe as "Angelica Goto... See More
Death of Alfred Hitchcock in a L.A. paper...
Item #721575
April 30, 1980
SUN-TIMES, Chicago, April 30, 1980
* Alfred Hitchcock death (1st report)
* "The Master of Suspense"
* Psychological thriller director
The front page has a small photo of Hitchcock and heading: "Alfred Hitchcock dead at 80"
The top of page 7 has a banner heading: "Hitchcock, master of suspense, dies" with photo, illustration and list of his movies. This report... See More
"Alfalfa" of "Little Rascals" killed...
Item #721574
January 23, 1959
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Jan. 23, 1959
* Child actor Carl Switzer killed (1st report)
* "Alfalfa" of "Our Gang" "Little Rascals" comedies
The top of page 7 has two small photos of George Switzer (Alfalfa) with brief text on his murder. (see image)
Complete with 36 pages, light toning at the margins, small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.
backgr... See More
1874 circus ad w/ Little Mollie Brown & Frank Berry...
Item #721546
July 07, 1874
DESERET EVENING NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah, July 7, 1874
* "Montgomery Queen's Circus" advertisment
* Child performer "Little Mollie Brown"
* ‘The only Female Somersault Rider in the World’
* Girl horseback circus performer (14 years old)
The front page has a 13 1/2 x 4 inch graphic advertisement for upcoming performances of "Montgomery Queen's... See More
1928 Wineville Chicken Coop murders... Northcott guilty...
Item #721542
February 08, 1929
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, February 8, 1929
* Wineville Chicken Coop murders
* Christine and Walter Collins
* Gordon Stewart Northcott guilty (1st report)
* Hollywood movie 'Changeling'
The front page has a one column heading: "NORTHCOTT FACES DEATH PENALTY ON 3 MURDER COUNTS" with subhead. (see images) These murders wer... See More
Actress Rosamond Pinchot 1938 suicide...
Item #721537
January 24, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 24, 1938
* Rosamond Pinchot suicide death
* Stage & film actress - socialite
The front page has a one column heading: "ROSAMOND PINCHOT ENDS LIFE IN GARAGE" with subheads. First report coverage continues inside with photo. (see images)
Complete with 42 pages; light toning and minor wear at the margins, small address stamp within the masthead,... See More
Premiere of "Red Dawn", 1st PG-13 rating film...
Item #721491
August 10, 1984
SUN-TIMES, Chicago, Aug. 10, 1984
* "Red Dawn" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Patrick Swayze and Charlie Sheen
* Very first PG-13 rating released in the U.S.
Page 55 has a full page advertisement for the opening day showing of "RED DAWN" in Chicago. (see images)
Complete with 128 pages, tabloid size, nice condition.
background: The ... See More
Actress Mae West & the 1936 Santa Anita Handicap...
Item #721489
February 23, 1936
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, Feb. 23, 1936
* Hollywood actress Mae West
* Wins a horse race gambling bet
* 1936 Santa Anita Handicap (Top Row)
The top of page 17 has a two column photo with heading: "Police Guard Actress" with article. And the front page of the sport's section (inside) has a banner headline: "TOP ROW WINS $100,000 RACE: DISCOVERY 7TH" with su... See More
1928 Amelia Earhart in Los Angeles photo...
Item #721488
September 23, 1928
ROTOGRAVURE SECTION only of the New York Times, Sept. 23, 1928
* Amelia Earhart photo - Woman aviator
* National air races in Los Angeles, California
* 1st Woman to cross Atlantic by airplane
The bottom of the front page of this picture section has a 6 1/2 x 3 3/4 inches " with small heading: "Flying Flivver Appears: Miss Amelia Earhart" and brief text. (see image... See More
Alfrado Coldona murder & suicide... trapeze artist...
Item #721476
July 31, 1937
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, July 31, 1937
* Alfredo Codona & Vera Bruce murder suicide
* The last of the flying Codonas aerialists family
* Circus entertainers - famous trapeze artists
* First to perform the triple somersault in the air
The top of page 3 has a two column heading: "Codona, Trapeze King, Shoots Ex-Wife, Kills Self" with subhead and photos of the two involved. (se... See More
1932 Essex Terraplane automobile ad...
Item #721474
July 25, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 25, 1932
* Essex Terraplane car introduction
* Hudson Motor Car Company ad
Page 7 has a full page advertisement for the "Essex Terraplane" automobile built by the Hudson Motor Car Company of Detroit, Michigan. This new car was launched on July 21, 1932 making this a very early if not first ad in this World famous publication. Nice for display.
Complete in... See More
Review & premiere of "Wayne's World", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #721437
February 14, 1992
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 14, 1992
* Best "Wayne's World" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* American slapstick comedy film
* Mike Myers - Dana Carvey - Rob Lowe
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Wayne's World" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the ent... See More
Porgy and Bess opera... George Gershwin...
Item #721434
October 10, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 10, 1935
* Porgy and Bess folk-opera
* Composer George Gershwin
* Opening day in Manhattan - NYC
The top of page 30 under "NEWS OF THE STAGE" is a two column heading: "'Gershwin's Folk Opera, 'Porgy and Bess', Opens Tonight..." The same page has a small advertisement for the opera on it's opening night. (see images)
I su... See More
1929 Amelia Earhart speed record...
Item #721431
November 23, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 23, 1929
* Female aviator Amelia Earhart
* Airplane speed record in L.A.
Page 12 has a somewhat discrete report with one column heading: "Miss Earhart Gets Women's Speed Mark" with subhead. (see image)
Complete with 44 pages, light toning at the margins, a little irregular along the spine, nice condition.
background: On November 22, 1929... See More
Karol Szymanowski death... Polish composer...
Item #721356
March 30, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 30, 1937
* Karol Szymanowski death
* Polish composer & pianist
* Modernism - Young Poland
The top of page 24 has a one column heading: "K. SYZMANOWSKI, COMPOSER, IS DEAD" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 46 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
Historic 1985 "The Star Wars Trilogy" NYC screening...
Item #721333
April 02, 1985
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, April 2, 1985
* Historic "Star Wars Trilogy" screening at RKO Warner Theatre
* "Star Wars" "The Empire Strikes Back" "Return of the Jedi"
* Luke Skywalker - Darth Vader - Princess Leia - Han Solo
* LAST ONE IN INVENTORY ****
Page 46 has a historic advertisement for: &qu... See More
1968 Woody Guthrie memorial w/ Bob Dylan ad......
Item #721308
January 04, 1968
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Jan. 4, 1968
* Woody Guthrie memorial concert
* Bob Dylan's 1st public appearance
* Back from motorcycle accident
* Carnegie Hall, Manhattan
* Summer of Love revisited
* Norman Mailer - Wild 90 film
Page 24 has a 5 x 3 1/2 inch advertisement for: "A Musical Tribute To WOODY GUTHRIE" (see image) Among the performers w... See More
Twilight Zone accident... Vic Morrow death...
Item #721293
July 25, 1982
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 25, 1982
* Twilight Zone: The Movie helicopter accident
* Actor Vic Morrow & 2 others killed
* Hollywood movie - film scene
The front page has a two column heading: "Falling Copter Kills TV Star Morrow, 2 Children" (see images) Great to have this report in a newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry.
Complete 1st section only with al... See More
SS Normandie breaks own speed record in 1937...
Item #721290
August 09, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 9, 1937
* Cunard liner SS Normandie
* Breaks own speed record
* Blue Riband - Atlantic Ocean
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Normandie Tops Own Atlantic Speed Mark; Makes Eastward Crossing at 31.20 Knots". (see images) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complet
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* Cunard liner SS Normandie
* Breaks own speed record
* Blue Riband - Atlantic Ocean
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Normandie Tops Own Atlantic Speed Mark; Makes Eastward Crossing at 31.20 Knots". (see images) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complet
The Making of "MAUS", by Arthur Spiegelman...
Item #721257
June 06, 1989
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, June 6, 1989
* The making of "MAUS", by Art Spiegelman
* Incredible renowned cartoonist's tale of The Holocaust
* 1st graphic novel to win a Pulitzer Prize!
The front page has a large, colorful illustration headed, "MAUS LIVES - An Exclusive Excerpt - Art Spiegelman On The Making Of A Classic Comic Strip", whi... See More
Early & detailed on the Buchenwald Nazi concentration camps...
Item #721246
October 31, 1939
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, October 31, 1939
* Early Buchenwald Nazi concentration camps realization
* Detailed reports on guard's killings and floggings
The front has a one column heading: "Horrors of Nazi Prison Camps Told" (see images) Another related article on page 2 with heading: "Nazis Blame the War on the Jews"
Complete with 28 pages, li... See More
1940 "The Great Dictator" opening day ad (Chicago)...
Item #721173
October 31, 1940
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Oct. 31, 1940
* "The Great Dictator" opening day advertisement
* Charlie Chaplin's first true sound film
* Political satire comedy-drama movie
* Adolph Hitler - Benito Mussolini - fascism
Page 20 has an advertisement for the famous Charlie Chaplin movie "The Great Dictator" This ad measures 7 x 6 inches and is for the opening day showing in C... See More
Exploding Plastic Inevitable in 1966... Andy Warhol...
Item #721172
March 31, 1966
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, March 31, 1966
* Andy Warhol's Exploding Plastic Inevitable
* The Velvet Underground and Nico inaugural show ad
* Electric Circus underground nightclub performance
* Bob Holiday "It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's SUPERMAN
* Anti-Vietnam War peace march w/ Allen Ginsberg pictorial
* Timothy Leary gets sentenced... See More
Item #721166
March 16, 1935
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, March 16, 1935
* Child monarch King Ananda Mahidol photo
* Rama VIII of Siam - Thailand - Chakri dynasty
Page 2 has a three column photo with heading: "King Amanda of Siam Continues His Piano Lessons" with brief text. (see images)
Complete with 32 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally in very nice condition.
A... See More
The hunt for John Dillinger in 1934....
Item #721164
March 10, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 10, 1934
* John Dillinger hunted in the Midwest
* Post Crown Point, Indiana jail escape
The front page has a one column heading: "DILLINGER'S SHOTS STOP PURSUING CAR" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the hunt for John Dillinger shortly after his famous escape from Crown Point, Indiana jail.
Complete in 30 pages, rag edition in great condition.
AI ... See More
Opening week (2nd year) ad for the movie "Halloween" (1978)..
Item #721158
November 02, 1979
SECTION IV only of the Los Angeles Times, Nov. 2, 1979
* John Carpenter's amazingly successful, "Halloween"
* Opening week for 1 year anniversary advertisement
* American slasher film - movie - Jamie Lee Curtis
Page 24 of this section has the iconic advertisement for "HALLOWEEN" This is for the opening week of it's 1 year anniversary release. This ad measu... See More
Opening ad for the movie "Halloween" (1978)..
Item #721142
October 30, 1978
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Oct. 30, 1978
* John Carpenter's amazingly successful, "Halloween"
* Opening day premiere advertisement in NYC
Page 70 has a iconic 6 1/2 x 4 1/2 inch advertisement (not including the locations underneath): "HALLOWEEN" for it's opening in New York City. Being a weekly publication, this is actually the opening day ad for this film.
&n... See More
Death of Joey Ramone... The Ramones...
Item #721137
April 17, 2001
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 17, 2001
* Joey Ramone death
* The Ramones frontman
* Punk Rock music pioneer
The top of page B8 has a two column heading: "Joey Ramone; Lead Singer of Pioneer Punk Rock Band" with photo. (see images) Nice to have from the home of the entertainment industry.
Complete with all sections (70+ pages), nice condition.
AI notes: Joey Ramone, the iconic lead... See More
1981 Tony Basil & The Lockers... street dance...
Item #721091
October 20, 1981
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Oct. 20, 1981
* Toni Basil and The Lockers
* Early street dance - dancing
* w/ Fred Berry of "What's Happening" (Rerun)
Page 73 has a editorial by Sally Banes and headed: "Lock Stready" with photo of the pioneering street dance group.
AI notes: In 1981, Toni Basil, already renowned as a groundbreaki... See More
Elvis Presley gets into a fistfight in 1956...
Item #720885
October 19, 1956
THE DETROIT NEWS, Oct. 19, 1956
* Early singer Elvis Presley
* When he was only 21 years old
* Fistfight at a service station in Memphis
The top of page 3 has a four column heading: "Elvis Proves He Can Swing, Too" with lead-in: "New Way To Score A Hit" and two related photos. (see images)
Complete with 68 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, small bindin... See More
John Dillinger's escape with a wooden gun...
Item #720883
April 04, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 4, 1934
* Gangster John Dillinger
* Post escape with wooden gun
* Crown Point, Indiana jail
* The hunt continues
The front page has a one column heading: "Dillinger Pal, Shot In Fray, Is In Custody". (see image)
Complete with 12 pages, light toning at the margins, good condition.
AI notes: Eugene Green, a member of John Dillinger’s ga... See More
Rare, short-lived Texas newspaper from its first capital...
Item #720878
July 29, 1888
THE OLD CAPITOL, Columbia, Texas, July 29, 1888
* Very rare 19th century Southwest publication
Yes, Columbia--now known as West Columbia--was the first formal capital of Texas, established in 1836. A quite rare title which existed for less than 2 years. Only one institution has a substantial holding of this title and its file is not complete.
The front page has: "MATAGORDA-BRAZOR... See More
1979 Greensboro massacre... Anti-KKK rally killings...
Item #720852
November 04, 1979
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 4, 1979
* Anti-Ku Klux Klan - KKK rally
* Greensboro, North Carolina massacre
* American Nazi Party & (CWP)
* Demonstrators shot and killed
The front page has a two column heading: "4 Slain at Anti-Klan Rally in N. Carolina; 10 Wounded" with subhead and related photo. (see images)
Complete 1st section only with all 34 pages, nice conditio... See More
Baltimore Orioles win 1983 World Series...
Item #720847
October 17, 1983
SUN-TIMES, Chicago, Oct. 17, 1983
* Baltimore Orioles baseball
* World Series champions
* vs. Philadelphia Phillies
* Major League Baseball - MLB
The back page has a banner heading: "Orioles take Series in 5" with related photo. (see images) More inside with box scores.
Complete with all 104 pages, nice condition.
AI notes: The Baltimore Orioles captured th... See More
Golden age of new school hip-hop music... Slick Rick...
Item #720797
May 30, 1989
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, May 30, 1989
* Slick Rick - Ricky Martin Lloyd Walters
* Golden-age of new-school hip hop - rap music
* One of greatest storytelling song rappers
* Just after the release of "Children's Story"
Page 71 has a editorial by Cathy Campbell with heading: "Rappin' His Balls Off", with a correspo... See More
1988 Stevie Ray Vaughan NYC nightclub ad...
Item #720795
December 13, 1988
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Dec. 13, 1988
* Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble
* Blues rock music - guitarist and singer
* New Year's Ever concert at the Ritz nightclub
Page 97 has a nice full page advertisement for a upcoming "Stevie Ray Vaughan" performance at the RITZ nightclub in Manhattan. (see image) Vaughan would be ... See More
1972 review of the Rolling Stones days after their Madison Square Garden performances...
Item #720791
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
Sylvia Likens murder editorial...
Item #720790
February 13, 1978
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Feb. 13, 1978
* Sylvia Likens child abuse and murder editorial w/ photos
Starting on the front page is a editorial on the 1965 torture and murder of 16 year old Sylvia Likens with heading: "The Sexual Aesthetic of Murder" with photo. (see images) This editorial continues on multiple inside pages with a few more related p... See More
1976 Rock band "Queen" sold out ad...
Item #720788
January 10, 1977
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Jan. 10, 1977
* "Queen" North America concert tour
* "A Day At The Races" album - "Queen Lizzy Tour"
* Very 1st appearance at Madison Square Garden
Page 67 has a nice advertisement for a QUEEN concert at Madison Square Garden with opening act Thin Lizzy. (see images)
AI notes: On February 5, 1977, Queen performed at the... See More
1982 premiere of "Porky's" comedy film...
Item #720786
March 23, 1982
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, March 23, 1982
* "Porky's" film advertisement
* Grand opening day movie premiere
* High School teenagers sex comedy
Page 44 has a nice advertisement for the opening day of the film "PORKY'S" (see images)
AI notes: Porky's was released in the United States on March 19, 1982, by 20th Century Fox. ... See More
Early 1988 "White Zombie" nightclub ad...
Item #720784
January 12, 1988
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Jan. 12, 1988
* Early "White Zombie" performance advertisement
* CBGB - Manhattan music nightclub - heavy metal band
Page 105 has a advertisement for upcoming performances at the CBGB music club with one of the performers being a early "WHITE ZOMBIE" (see images)
AI notes: On January 9, 1988, White Zombi... See More
Martin Luther King Jr. in a movie role ?...
Item #720781
October 20, 1961
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 20, 1961
* Martin Luther King Jr.
* To act in a movie - film ?
* "Advise & Consent" role ?
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Dr. King to Play Georgia Senator In Movie of 'Advise and Consent'" with subhead and photo of King. (see images)
Complete with all 68 pages, light foxing along the central fold, genera... See More
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