Larry Bird's "The Steal"... Boston Celtics...
Item #721772
May 27, 1987
LOS ANGLES TIMES, May 27, 1987
* Larry Bird's "The Steal" - Boston Celtics
* Eastern Conference Playoff Finals
* vs. Detroit Pistons - NBA basketball
The top of the front page of the sport's section has a heading: "Bird's Soaring Theft, Assist Stagger the Pistons, 108-107" with photo. (see images)
Complete with all sections (80 pages), great condition... 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
1916 Pancho Villa Expedition...
Item #721634
May 09, 1916
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, May 9, 1916
* Pancho Villa Expedition - Mexico Revolution
* Post attack on Columbus, New Mexico
* United States Army operation
The front page has a nice banner headline: "AMERICANS ROUT VILLISTAS" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issu... See More
Rare mention of the "Flying Tigers" in 1942...
Item #721613
May 14, 1942
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, May 14, 1942
* Rare mention of the "Flying Tigers"
* First American Volunteer Group (AVG)
* Republic of China Air Force vs. Japan
* Shark faced Curtiss P-40 Warhawk aircraft
Page 4 has a two column heading: "Flying Fools: 2 AVG Pilots Stopped a Jap Army Cold". (see images)
Complete with 24 pages, light toning at the margins, small address labe... See More
re. the 1942 Doolittle raid of Japan...
Item #721595
May 11, 1942
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, May 11, 1942
* The famous Doolittle raid of Japan told
* U.S. Army Air Force B-25B Mitchell bombers
* From the USS Hornet aircraft carrier
The front page has a nice banner healdine: "STORY OF TOKYO RAID!; Army Bombs Left Cities Afire 2 Days" with subhead. (see images) Nice for display.
Complete with 22 pages, light toning at... See More
1980 New York Islanders win Stanley Cup... NHL...
Item #721560
May 25, 1980
SUNDAY SUN-TIMES, Chicago, May 25, 1980
* New York Islanders win 1st Stanly Cup
* vs. Philadelphia Flyers - Bob Nystrom
* NHL - National Hockey League
The top of the back page has a banner heading: "Cup soothes shaky Islanders" First report coverage continues inside with related photo. (see images)
Complete with 100+ pages, tabloid size, good condition.
background: On May 24,... See More
1936 McAlester prison break... Hindenburg airship...
Item #721331
May 14, 1936
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, May 14, 1936
* McAlester, Oklahoma prison convicts break
* Hindenburg - LZ-129 zeppelin - airship
* Returns home after 1st American visit
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "1 SLAIN, 11 SHOT IN WILD BREAK BY 24 CONVICTS" with subhead. (see images)
The front page has another one column heading: "ZEPPELIN ARRIVES AT GERMAN BAS... See More
From the American Revolutionary War era...
Item #721303
May 06, 1779
THE LONDON EVENING POST, May 6, 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. Red tax stamp on page 3.
I could find no "meaty" references to the Revol... 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
Need for the Erie Canal in 1814...
Item #720496
May 14, 1814
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 14, 1814
* Early Erie Canal planning
The first 3 pages have a detailed report: "Internal Navigation - The Advantages of the Proposed Canal from Lake Erie to Hudson's River..." which would be the famed Erie Canal. It is signed in type by: Robert Fulton.
Inside has almost 8 pages under the heading: "Events of the War&qu... See More
1974 Eric Clapton concert advertisement...
Item #720369
May 30, 1974
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, May 30, 1974
* Eric Clapton - English rock & blues guitarist
* The Yardbirds & Cream singer & songwriter
* Roosevelt Stadium concert advertisement
Page 53 has a nice full page advertisement for a "ERIC CLAPTON" concert at Roosevelt Stadium in Jersey City, New Jersey. (see images)
AI notes: On June 7, 1974, Eri... See More
War with Germany has ended...
Item #720275
May 07, 1945
HERALD EXPRESS, War Extra, Los Angeles, May 7, 1945
* Germany Surrenders
* V-E day - Nazis quit
The bold banner headline with a black background above the masthead announces: "FIGHTING STOPS IN EUROPE AS WAR ENDS" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display. Two full page related pictorials on the inside pages.
Completer with all 24 pages, nice condition.... See More
Danish-language newspaper from 1907 Utah...
Item #720274
May 02, 1885
BIKUBEN, Salt Lake City, Utah, May 2, 1907
* Danish language publication
* Church of Latter-Day Saints
* Mormons - Mormonism - LDS
Here is a quite unusual and scarce newspaper from Utah, printed entirely in the Danish language.
There was a large number of Scandinavian emigrants that settled Utah in the last half of the 19th century, and while most were Mormon, many were ... See More
Jewish soldiers of the Revolutionary War honored...
Item #720253
May 31, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 31, 1939
* Jewish soldiers honored - Memorial Day celebration
* First Shearith Israel Graveyard
* George Washington's letter to the Touro Synagogue mentioned
The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "JEWISH WAR DEAD OF 1776 EXTOLLED", with multiple subheadings and 8 paragraphs of text. Noteworthy is the mention of President George Washington's h... See More
1948 siege of Jerusalem, Israel...
Item #719995
May 19, 1948
THE KANSAS CITY STAR, May 19, 1948
* 1948 Arab-Israeli War - Palestine War
* Arab Legion forces Siege of Jerusalem
* Just 5 days after the State of Israel creation
The top of the front has a one column heading: "JEWS IN RETREAT" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 40 pages, address label just above the heading, a little margin wear, generally nice.
AI ... See More
1937 Helen Tiernan... "murder mommy"...
Item #719988
May 17, 1937
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, May 17, 1937
* Helen Tiernan (Murder Mommy)
* Hatchet Murderess whose kids where in the way
* Brookhaven, Suffolk County, New York
The front page has a one column heading: "GIRL, 8, SLAIN; BOY SLASHED; MOTHER HELD" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 28 pages, light toning at the margins, some binding slits along the spine, generally in nice c... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1700...
Item #719839
May 23, 1700
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, May 23, 1700
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* From the turn of the 18th century
* Unique 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 mo... See More
Killer Charles Starkweather death sentence in 1958...
Item #719702
May 24, 1958
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., May 24, 1958
* Charles Starkweather sentencing
* Death by electric chair w/ photo
* Girlfriend Caril Fugate
The front page has a two column heading: "Seek New Trial For Killer" with lead-in: "Starkweather Sentenced To Die In Chair" and photo of Starkweather in court. (see images)
Complete with 12 pages, light toning at the margin... See More
Item #719655
May 18, 1948
THE KANSAS CITY STAR, May 18, 1948
* 1948 Arab-Israeli War - Palestine War
* The Fall of Palestinian port city Acre
* Just 4 days after the State of Israel creation
The top of the front has a one column heading: "CLAIM ARAB CITY" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 28 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, a few small binding holes along the spine, ... See More
1994 EAGLES rock band reunited after a 14 year hiatus...
Item #719584
May 30, 1994
CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, May 30, 1994
* American rock band THE EAGLES
* First live performance in 14 years
* Irvine Meadows Amphitheater in Irvine
* "Hell Freezes Over" live album fame
* Glenn Frey - Don Henley - Joe Walsh
The front page of this section has a five column heading: "Eagles Offer a Vision of the Future" with subhead and photo... See More
Nelson Mandela is sworn in as President of South Africa...
Item #719577
May 11, 1994
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 11, 1994
* Nelson Mandela becomes president
* Includes his appeal for peace
* South Africa handed over to black majority
The front page has the banner headline: "'Let Freedom Reign': Mandela" with subhead and photo of Mandela taking the oath. Page 10 has additional coverage including the entire text of his inaugural speech and additional ... See More
Civil War map of a naval battle near Fort Pillow...
Item #719305
May 18, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, May 18, 1862
* U.S. naval operations near Fort Pillow
* Mississippi River - Andrew H. Foote
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Important From South Carolina" "Effects of the Abolition Edict of General Hunter" "The Contrabands Eschew a military Life" "Heroism Of Nine Colored Seamen" (with a mention of Robert Small... See More
Bloody Benders murders discovery...
Item #719294
May 16, 1873
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 16, 1873
* Bloody Benders arrested ? (false)
* Cherry Vale, Kansas murderers
* Corpses discovered recently
The bottom of front page has a very brief and somewhat discrete article with tiny heading: "Reported Capture of the Bender Family" (see image)
Complete with 8 pages, a little irregular along the spine, nice condition.
background: The Bloody Bender... See More
1994 "The Flintstones" opening day film ad...
Item #719190
May 31, 1993
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, May 31, 1994
* "The Flintstones" film advertisement
* Opening day premiere in Manhattan
* American family comedy movie
* Fred Flintstone and Barney Rubble
Page 59 has a nice advertisement for the opening day premiere of "The Flintstones" in Manhattan. (see images)
background: The Flint... See More
Hindenburg airship first flight to America begins...
Item #719189
May 07, 1936
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Mass., May 8, 1936
* Hindenburg - LZ-129 zeppelin - airship
* Very 1st flight to America (approaching)
* Lakehurst, New Jersey disaster fame
The front page has a one column heading: "Hindenburg Weathers a Heavy Storm" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 24 pages, light toning and some wear at the margins, generally good.
history notes: When the Hin... See More
1994 "ZZ TOP" & "Nine Inch Nails" Concert Ads...
Item #719168
May 03, 1994
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, May 3, 1994
* ZZ Top - American rock band - Billy Gibbons
* "Antenna" album World tour - "Sharped Dress Man"
* MSG & Nassau Coliseum concerts advertisement
* "Nine Inch Nails" NIN industrial rock band
* "The Downward Spiral" album tour
* Trent Reznor with musician Marilyn M... See More
American Anti-Slavery Society... Lucy Stone (Blackwell)... C.L. Remond... Mormon troubles...
Item #719150
May 13, 1857
NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, May 13, 1857 Starting on page 2 and continuing on the back page are two articles covering the anniversary meeting of the American Anti-Slavery Society. The text of several speeches were included, including those of Wendell Phillips, William Lloyd Garrison, Reverend T. W. Higginson, Charles Lenox Remond, and more, along with a brief description of the appearance of Lucy ... See More
American Anti-slavery Society - Frances Watkins, William Brown, and more...
Item #719148
May 15, 1857
THE SEMI-WEEKLY TIMES, New York, May 15, 1857 Pages 2 and 3 have significant coverage of the 24th anniversary gathering of the American Anti-Slavery Society. Among the speakers were William Lloyd Garrison (President), Wendell Phillips, Frances Ellen Watkins (a free negro woman), William Wells Brown (a fugitive slave), and more. While most are familiar with the first two mentioned above, the ... See More
The Grateful Dead in 1976...
Item #719147
May 31, 1976
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, May 31, 1976
* Iconic "Steal Your Face" lightning skull badge - emblem
* Grateful Dead concert in Jersey City NJ (July 2, 1976)
* Roosevelt Stadium performance advertisement (postponed)
* Jerry Garcia - Bob Weir - Ron "Pigpen" McKernan
Page 94 has a nice full page advertisement for "GRATEFUL DEAD" for a... See More
1994 "Rolling Stones" & "Soundgarden" concert ads...
Item #719119
May 17, 1994
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, May 17, 1994
* "The Rolling Stone" concerts advertisement
* "Voodoo Lounge" album tour - Mick Jagger
* "Soundgarden" performances - "Superunknown"
Page 65 has a nice full page advertisement for upcoming performances by "The Rolling Stones" at Giants Stadium.
back... See More
1994 PANTERA heavy metal concert advertisement...
Item #719082
May 10, 1994
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, May 10, 1994
* PANTERA - American heavy metal band
* "Far Beyond Driven" album tour advertisement
* Dimebag Darrell - Phil Anselmo - Vinnie Paul
* Nassau Coliseum - Uniondale, New York concert
Page 84 has a 3/5 page advertisement for the upcoming "PANTERA" performance at Nassau Coliseum... See More
"The Andy Warhol Museum" opening...
Item #719053
May 24, 1994
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, May 24, 1994
* The Andy Warhol Museum opening
* Visual pop artist movement icon
The front page has a heading within an image: "WARHOL WORLD" And starting on pages 28-29 are two editorials with heading: "ANDYLAND" which continues on other inside pages with a few related photos. Nice to have in this ... See More
1990 The B-52's & David Bowie concert ads...
Item #719046
May 22, 1990
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, May 22, 1990
* B-52's - alternative new wave pop music band
* Meadowlands Arena concert advertisement
* "Cosmic Thing" album tour - "Love Shack"
* David Bowie - English singer songwriter musician
* "Sound+Vision" album tour at Giants Stadium
Page 76 has a nice colorful full page advertis... See More
1990 Keith Haring editorial... NYC grafffiti artist...
Item #719045
May 15, 1990
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, May 15, 1990
* re. Keith Haring death in NYC editorial
* Pop artist - street graffiti subculture pioneer
* Safe sex advocate - AIDS awareness activist
Page 105 has a photo of Haring with heading: "Baby Love" And then starting on page 107 is a lengthy editorial with heading: "Crossover Dreams" ... See More
1970 invasion of Cambodia... Vietnam War...
Item #719021
May 01, 1970
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, May 1, 1970
* Cambodian campaign begins
* Invasion of Eastern Cambodia
* President Richard Nixon order
* Vietnam War escalation
The front page has a six column headline: "Nixon Orders Ground Troops Into Cambodia for First Time" with subhead and related photo. (see images)
Complete with 48 pages, some spine wear, a few small tape mends ne... See More
Aviation history in the making...
Item #719019
May 17, 1919
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 17, 1919
* NC-4 flying boat (historic aviation feat)
* Transatlantic flight (1st aircraft to achieve this)
The front page has a nice banner headline: "ALL THREE SEAPLANES NEARING THE AZORES; NC-4 WAS 800 MILES OUT AT 3:06 THIS MORNING" with many subheads and related map. (see) Much more on the following pages with related pictorial. Loads of text. Thi... See More
Charles "Taze" Russellites convictions in 1919...
Item #719017
May 16, 1919
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 16, 1919
* Rutherford & other Russellites
* Convictions overturned by the court
* Opposition to World War I - WWI
* Pastor Charles Taze Russell followers
* Christian restorationist minister
* Founder of the Jehovah's Witnesses
The top of page 24 has a one column heading: "HIGH COURT ANNULS RUSSELLITE VERDICT" with subheads. (see ima... See More
1993 "DRAGON: The Bruce Lee Story" opening day film ad...
Item #718979
May 11, 1993
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, May 11, 1993
* "Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story" film
* Opening day premiere advertisement
* American biographical drama movie
* Actor & martial artist Jason Scott Lee
Page 59 has a nice advertisement for the opening day premiere of "Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story" in Manhattan.
background: Dr... See More
1991 "Thelma & Louise" opening day advertisement...
Item #718978
May 21, 1991
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, May 21, 1991
* "Thelma & Louise" crime drama film
* Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* "Grateful Dead" concert advertisement
Page 65 has a nice full page advertisement for the opening day of "THELMA & LOUISE" in Manhattan.
And page 77 has ni... See More
1991 "Clash of the Titans" at Madison Square Garden concert ad...
Item #718976
May 28, 1991
Pages taken away from the THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, May 28 , 1991
* A"Clash of the Titans" concert advertisement
* Madison Square Garden performances
* Slayer - Megadeth - Anthrax - Alice in Chains
* PAGES 77-78 & 83-84 ONLY *****
Page 77 has a great full page advertisement for a upcoming concert called "Clash of the ... See More
The Grateful Dead in 1993 advertisement....
Item #718930
May 04, 1993
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, May 4, 1993
* Grateful Dead concert at Giants Stadium
* Psychedelic rock blues music band - deadheads
* Jerry Garcia - Bob Weir - Ron "Pigpen" McKernan
Page 68 has a nice full page advertisement for upcoming: "GRATEFUL DEAD" concerts at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (see images) Garcia would die a... See More
1986: "Top Gun" opening day review with an ad...
Item #718929
May 27, 1986
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, May 27, 1986
* Blockbuster "Top Gun" review w/ ad
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Military action drama film - Tom Cruise
Page 59 has the opening day review for the film "TOP GUN" with heading: "Phallus in Wonderland" and related pictorial. And page 67 has an advertisement for the fil... See More
Gordonsville, Virginia, negroes killed...
Item #718925
May 16, 1936
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, May 16, 1936
* Negroes - William & Cora Wells
* Racial violence - mob lynching ?
* Gordonsville, Orange County, Virginia
The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "NEGRO, HIS SISTER SHOT AND BURNED; HE KILLED SHERIFF" with subheads and related photo. (see images)
Complete with 20 pages, light toning and some wear at the margins, mainly along the sp... See More
1993 "Lollapalooza" music festival advertisement...
Item #718798
May 25, 1993
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, May 25, 1993
* "Lollapalooza" music festival advertisement
* Waterloo village in Stanhope, New Jersey
* Alice In Chains - Fishbone - Dinosaur Jr.
* Rage Against the Machine - Primus & more
Page 61 has a nice full page advertisement for the upcoming "Lollapalooza" music festival perf... See More
1993 "POSSE" opening day film advertisement...
Item #718796
May 18, 1993
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, May 18, 1993
* "POSSE" film advertisement
* Opening day premiere in Manhattan
* African American Western cowboys movie
* Directed & starring Mario Van Peebles
* Big Daddy Kane - Tone Loc - Tiny Lister
Page 57 has a nice full page advertisement for the opening day premiere of "POSSE" in Manhattan.&... See More
1991 AC/DC at Madison Square Garden concert ad...
Item #718720
May 14, 1991
Pages taken away from the THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, May 14, 1991
* AC/DC rock band concert advertisement
* Madison Square Garden performance
* "Razors Edge" album Tour at MSG
* Brian Johnson - Angus & Malcolm Young
* PAGES 71-72 & 81-82 ONLY *****
Page 71 has a great full page advertisement for a upcoming performance by &q... See More
An in-house newspaper, but mostly military content...
Item #718698
May 01, 1919
SIMMONS SERVICE WAR BULLETIN, May, 1919 An in-house newspaper for those working for the E. C. Simmons Cutlery & Tools company, with content relating to World War I.
This issue has tipped to the front page a pink notice concerning Major Simmons (see photos).
Twelve pages, printed on coated stock, binding holes at the spine margin, 8 by 11 inches, good condition.
Adolf Hitler & Benito Mussolini meet in Rome...
Item #718509
May 04, 1938
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 4, 1938
* Dictators Adolph Hitler & Benito Mussolini
* Pre World War II meeting in Rome, Italy
The front page has a five column heading: "Czech's Fate Up to Duce and Hitler" with subheads. (see images) More on page 2 with related map. Two related photos and heading is on the back page.
Complete with 36 pages, rag edition in very nice condi... See More
Bill Cummings wins 1934 Indianapolis 500...
Item #718497
May 31, 1934
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, May 31, 1934
* Indianapolis 500 automobile race
* Wild Bill Cummings wins (1st report)
* Indianapolis 500 automobile race
* Wild Bill Cummings wins (1st report)
The top of page 29 has a banner heading: "Wild Bill Cummings Victory at Indianapolis Fulfills Childhood Dream" with subheads. (see images) This issue has some spine wear which affects the Cummings report with some letters sliced off.
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1986 Julian Lennon concerts advertisement...
Item #718460
May 13, 1986
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, May 13, 1986
* Julian Lennon concert advertisement
* John and Cynthia Lennon's son
* "The Secret Value of Daydreaming" album tour
* Radio City Music Hall performances
Page 68 has a nice full page advertisement for upcoming performances by "JULIAN LENNON" at Radio City Music Hall in Manhattan... See More
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