1991 Chaska, Minnesota US Open disaster...
Item #718894
June 14, 1991
THE HAYS DAILY NEWS, Kansas, June 14, 1991
* Lightning strike the US Open golf tournament
* Hazeltine National Gold Club disaster
* Chaska, Carver County, Minnesota death
The front page has a heading: "Lightning kills man at US Open" with related photo. (see images)
Complete with 16 pages, address label within the masthead, nice condition.
background: During the f... See More
Much on the historic Battle of Ball's Bluff...
Item #718848
November 07, 1861
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Nov. 7, 1861 This was an anti-war newspaper that insisted slavery should not be abolished, so consequently much content has an anti-North bias.
Among the various reports are: "Rebel Account of the Battle of Ball's Bluff..." "The Exchange of Prisoners" "The Battle of Ball's Bluff" "The Negro Clergyman with Seward's
... See More
The Niagara Scow gets stranded at the Falls....
Item #718822
August 08, 1918
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 8, 1918
* Niagara Scow - Old or Iron Scow
* Stranded at Niagara Falls
Page 9 has a one small column heading: "Saved From Niagara Falls" with subhead. (see image)
Complete with all 22 pages, light toning at the margins, a little irregular along the spine, generally nice.
AI notes: On August 6, 1918, a dramatic incident unfolded near Niagara Falls when a... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1673...
Item #718821
March 19, 1673
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, March 19, 1673
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* Hold something original from the 17th 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 th... See More
1993 Editorial on the murder of Allen Schindler...
Item #718806
June 01, 1993
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, June 1, 1993
* Murder of Allen Schindler - hate crime
* United States Navy sailor - openly gay
* LGBTQ in the military editorial w/ photos
* Led to the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy
The front page has photo with heading: "Sailor Allen Schindler's Shipmates Knew He Was Gay. So He Was Murder... See More
1993 "NEW ORDER" concert advertisement...
Item #718802
June 08, 1993
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, June 8, 1993
* "NEW ORDER" English rock band
* Meadowlands Arena concert advertisement
Page 99 has a nice full page advertisement for a upcoming performance by "NEW ORDER" at the Meadowlands Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (see images)
AI notes: On August 4, 1993, New Order brought their... 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
Mobster John A. Gotti in 1987...
Item #718717
January 20, 1987
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Jan. 20, 1987
* Mobster John A. Gotti
* Gambino crime family boss
* Long Island nightclub incident
Starting on page 10 is an editorial headed: "I Don't Gotti Pay" which concludes on page 13 with photo of Gotti.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to ... See More
1989 Guns N' Roses editorial and Poison concert...
Item #718716
January 03, 1989
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Jan. 3, 1989
* Guns N' Roses - hard rock band
* New wave of rock music is born
* Axl Rose & Slash in their early years
* POISON - American glam metal band
* Bret Michaels at Nassau Coliseum concert
Pages 76 & 77 has an editorial by Frank Kogan headed: "Going to Die" with related photo. (see images)
... 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.
Chiang Kai-shek heads for exile in 1949...
Item #718694
January 22, 1949
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., Jan. 22, 1949
* Fall of Peiping - modern day Beijing
* Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek
* Flees Nanking for Fenghua, Ningbo
* Republic of China (ROC) leader
* The Chinese Revolution of 1949
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "'Retirement' of Chiang May Hasten End of Chinese War" with subheads and related map. (see images)
C... See More
1901 Great Lake Erie Steamboat Race...
Item #718692
June 03, 1901
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, June 3, 1901
* The Great Lake Erie Steamboat Race (upcoming)
* The Tashmoo vs. City of Erie - steamers
* Cleveland, Ohio to Erie, Pennsylvania
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "TASHMOO FIR FOR BIG RACE" with subheads. (see images)
Ten pages, light toning, a little margin wear, generally good. Should be handled with care.
AI not... See More
1980 "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" Special edition...
Item #718683
August 05, 1980
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Aug. 6-12, 1980
* "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" SE advertisement
* "Special Edition" opening day movie premiere in NYC
* Science fiction film - Steven Spielberg - Richard Dreyfuss
Page 39 has a nice advertisement for the opening day showing of "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" special... See More
1988 AEROSMITH w/ Guns N' Roses concert advertisement...
Item #718681
July 12, 1988
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, July 12, 1988
* Aerosmith - American hard rock band advertisement
* Front man Steven Tyler & guitarist Joe Perry
* "Permanent Vacation" album tour concert
* Giants Stadium w/ Guns N' Roses & Deep Purple
Page 84 has a nice full page advertisement for a upcoming "AEROSMITH" concert with Guns N'... See More
1989 Roy Eldridge editorial... Jazz trumpeter...
Item #718680
January 31, 1989
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Jan. 31, 1989
* American jazz trumpeter Roy Eldridge
* "Swing" "Big Band" era musician editorial
* "Little Jazz" - pre-Bebop era w/ photo
* Just a few weeks prior to his death
Page 79 has an editorial on American jazz trumpeter Roy Eldridge with heading "Happy Birt... See More
1980 "RUDE BOY" w/ The Clash opening day film ad...
Item #718679
July 01, 1980
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, July 2-8, 1980
* "RUDE BOY" w/ The Clash film advertisement
* Opening day movie premiere in New York City
* Punk rock band scene in the United Kingdom
* Actor Ray Grange - rockumentary - counterculture
Page 45 has a nice full page advertisement for the upcoming opening day showing of "RUDE BOY&qu... See More
1980 "THE BLUE LAGOON" opening day & Tom Petty ads...
Item #718678
June 17, 1980
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, June 18-24, 1980
* "The Blue Lagoon" film advertisement
* Opening day premiere in New York City
* Brooke Shields & Christopher Atkins movie
* Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers concert ad
* Palladium nightclub in Manhattan
Page 45 has a nice advertisement for the opening day showing of "THE BLU... See More
1980 "The Shining" opening day review w/ ad...
Item #718676
June 02, 1980
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, June 2, 1980
* Opening day premiere film review
* "THE SHINING" movie advertisement
* Jack Nicholson psychological horror
* Director Stanley Kubrick - Stephen King book
Page 42 has the opening day review for the film "THE SHINING" with heading: "A Hatchet Job" and related photo. An... See More
1980 "THE KINKS" English rock band concert advertisement...
Item #718675
September 23, 1980
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Sept. 24-30, 1980
* The Kinks - English rock band
* Part of the British invasion in America
* Nassau Coliseum concert advertisement
* "One for the Road" album tour
* "You Really Got Me" song fame
Page 71 has a nice full page advertisement for a upcoming performance by "THE KINKS"... See More
1980 "UNION CITY" w/ Blondie World premiere advertisement...
Item #718674
September 17, 1980
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Sept. 17, 1980
* "Union City" film advertisement
* World premiere in New York City
* Neo-noir crime mystery movie
* Singer/actress Deborah Harry (Blondie)
Page 51 has a 9 x 6 1/2 inch advertisement for the upcoming World premiere showing of "UNION CITY" in New York City. (see images)
AI notes: Uni... See More
1989 "ELVIS COSTELLO" performance advertisement...
Item #718657
August 08, 1989
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Aug. 8, 1989
* "Elvis Costello" concert performance
* English singer - songwriter and more
* "Palladium" nightclub advertisement
Page 66 has a nice full page advertisement for a upcoming "ELVIS COSTELLO" performance at the Palladium nightclub in Manhattan. (see image)
AI notes... See More
1965 Village Voice placard... Jules Feiffer...
Item #718622
February 25, 1965
Here is what I believe to be a placard advertisement for the Greenwich Village publication "Village Voice" with a focus on the weekly cartoon by the famed Jules Feiffer. A written date on the back reads: "Feb. 25, 1965" which means this was from the beginning of the counterculture movement in America. I searched the internet to try to find a similar item and nothing comes up. I... See More
1915 Sinking the RMS Lusitania tensions...
Item #718619
June 17, 1915
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, June 17, 1915
* Sinking of the RMS Lusitania investigation
* German U-boats terror - British ocean liner
The front page has a one column heading: "LUSITANIA BOATS NOT AVAILABLE FOR USE" (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... See More
Jim Thorpe's reinstatement re. Olympic medals...
Item #718617
October 14, 1982
USA TODAY, Oct. 14, 1982
* Jim Thorpe Olympic medals reinstatement
* Indian athlete from Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Page 3 of the sport's section has a four column heading: "Thorpe's Olympic honors restored" with photo. (see images) First report coverage on the IOC reinstating Thorpe posthumously.
Complete with all sections (40 pages), nice condition.
AI notes: In Oct... See More
1982 Tmple Mount shooting... Jerusalem...
Item #718616
April 13, 1982
SUN-TIMES, Chicago, April 13, 1982
* Temple Mount shooting - Dome of the Rock
* Old City of Jerusalem - Allan Harry Goodman
* Violent protests by Palestinians - Muslims
The front page has a banner headline: "Palestinian riots mount" Coverage continues inside with two related photos.
Complete with 88 pages, tabloid size, small 45 cent stamp just above the ... See More
1874 Battle of Liberty Place... New Orleans...
Item #718614
September 18, 1874
THE NEW YORK HERALD, September 18 , 1874
* Battle of Liberty Place ends
* New Orleans LA Lousiana
* John McEnery & William Pitt Kellogg
* Confederate veterans
The top of page 7 has a one column heading in bold lettering: "SURRENDER" with subheads. (see images) Text takes up almost 4 columns.
Complete with 12 pages, nice condition.
AI notes: The Battle of Liberty Place, f... See More
Saddam Hussein captured... Iraq...
Item #718613
December 14, 2003
DAYTON DAILY NEWS, EXTRA !, Ohio, December 14, 2003
* Saddam Hussein capture
* 5th President of Iraq
* Great issue for display
Here is a very displayable issue on the capture of Saddam Hussein. The front page features a large photo of a captured Hussein with a two line banner headline: "'WE GOT HIM'; SADDAM HUSSEIN CAPTURED" with some subheads. (see) The entire 8 page ex... See More
1989 "TESTAMENT" performance advertisement...
Item #718549
November 07, 1989
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 7, 1989
* "TESTAMENT" concert performance
* American heavy thrash metal band
* Musicians Eric Peterson & Chuck Billy
* Ritz nightclub in Manhattan advertisement
Page 129 has a 7 x 5 inch advertisement for a upcoming "TESTAMENT" performance at the RITZ nightclub in Manhattan. (see ima... See More
1988 "Working Girl" opening day ad & review...
Item #718547
December 27, 1988
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Dec. 27, 1988
* "Working Girl" film advertisement
* Opening day premiere in Manhattan
* American romance comedy drama
* Melanie Griffith and Harrison Ford
Page 79 has a advertisement for the opening day of the film "Working Girl" in Manhattan.
And page 76 has the opening review for the film with... See More
1988 Bob Dylan & Metallica "...And Justice for All" album...
Item #718539
October 11, 1988
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Oct. 11, 1988
* Bob Dylan performances at Radio City Music Hall advertisement
* Metallica heavy metal band advertisement
* "...And Justice for All" album release
* James Hetfield - Jason Newsted - Kirk Hammett - Lars Ulrich
Page 85 has a nice full page advertisement for upcoming concerts by "BOB DYLAN... See More
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
Battle of Madrid begins in 1936...
Item #718508
November 09, 1936
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, November 9, 1936
* Battle of Madrid Spain begins
* Nationalists assault
* Spanish Civil War
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "Rebels Bomb Madrid; Thousands Terrified By Midnight Sky Raid" with subhead. (see images) More on page 2 with related photo. Coverage on the beginning of the Battle of Madrid.
Complete with 24 page... See More
1942 USS Yorktown Midway sinking....
Item #718507
September 20, 1942
MINNEAPOLIS SUNDAY TRIBUNE, September 20, 1942
* USS Aircraft Carrier Yorktown sinking
* Battle of Midway aftermath
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a two column heading: "The Order Was 'Abandon Ship'" with lead-in: "Officer Tells of Yorktown's Last 60 Hours Afloat" and subhead. (see images) Lengthy report continues on page 4.
This sinking act... See More
1922 Erskine Childers execution...
Item #718504
November 25, 1922
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., November 25, 1922
* Robert Erskine Childers executed
* Irish Nationalist - Irish Civil war
The front page has a one column heading: "CHILDERS' FATE FAILS TO MOVE BRITISH PRESS" with subhead. (see image)
Complete with 12 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally in good condition.
AI notes: Robert Erskin... See More
Theatrical ad includes Edgar Allan Poe's mother...
Item #718502
December 04, 1806
BOSTON GAZETTE, Dec. 4, 1806
* 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 a performance of: "THE ROMP", a theatrical performance, with one of the principal characters being "Mrs. Poe" as Priscilla Tomboy, the Romp. (see image) She was the mother of Edgar Allan Poe.
... See More
Young Brothers Massacre.... Brookline, Missouri...
Item #718500
January 06, 1932
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, January 6, 1932
* Young Brothers Massacre - ends in Houston
* Brookline, Missouri - Public enemy era
* The Ozarks Mountains - police killings
The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "SLAYERS OF SIX KILL EACH OTHER WHEN CORNERED" with subhead. Photo of Harry and Jennings Young are on the back page with heading. (see images)
Complete with 28 pages,... See More
Babe Ruth's baseball career shorten ?...
Item #718499
June 07, 1929
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, June 7, 1929
* Babe Ruth is sidelined with illness
* New York Yankees - MLB baseball
The front page has a one column heading: "RUTH VERY ILL, MAY BE OUT OF LINEUP A YEAR" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 64 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally good.
AI notes: In June 1929, Babe Ruth fell ill with a gastrointest... 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.
Com
Prelude to U.S. entering the Vietnam War ?...
Item #718494
October 19, 1964
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. Oct. 19, 1964
* United States involvement in Vietnam War prelude ?
* North Vietnamese territory aircraft bombings
The front page has a two column heading: "North Viet Nam Says Its Villages Strafed" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with all 24 pages, tiny binding holes along the spine, nice condition.
AI notes: In October 1964, U.S. i... See More
18th century boxing match...
Item #718492
July 07, 1787
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 7, 1787
* 18th century bare knuckle boxing match
* Post Revolutionary war era Kingston
Page 5 has a report that begins with: "At one o'clock on Thursday, Johnson and Fry, two prize-fighters, met on a stage..." (see image)
Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 inches, nice condition.
AI notes: In 1787, the bare-knuckle boxing match between... See More
1918 George Cutshaw baseball photo...
Item #718490
February 20, 1918
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Feb. 20, 1918
* Second baseman George Cutshaw photo
* Pittsburgh Pirates (Trade) - MLB baseball
Page 11 has a one column photo headed: "George Cutshaw Has Fielding System That Seldom Fails Him" with text. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragil... See More
Battle of Okinawa ending... General Buckner is killed...
Item #718489
June 20, 1945
THE STARS AND STRIPES, June 20, 1945
* Battle of Okinawa, Japan ending
* General Simon B. Buckner death
* Tenth United States Army commander
* Dwight E. Eisenhower's welcome home
The top of the front page has a heading: "Japanese Shellfire Kills Gen. Buckner At Okinawa Front" with photo. (see images)
General Buckner was killed during the closing days of the Battle of Okinaw... See More
1990 ACE FREHLEY of KISS performance advertisement...
Item #718488
February 13, 1990
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Feb. 13, 1990
* Ex-KISS lead guitarist Ace Frehley solo concert
* Hard rock music - Trouble Waklin' album tour
* The Spaceman - Space Ace - Frehley's Comet
* The Ritz Manhattan nightclub advertisement
Page 82 has a 4 1/2 x 4 3/4 inch advertisement for a upcoming "ACE FREHLEY" perform... See More
1990 "They Might Be Giants" performances advertisement...
Item #718468
February 06, 1990
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Feb. 6, 1990
* "They Might Be Giants" TMBG performances
* American alternative rock and children's band
* Musicians John Flansburgh and John Linnell
* Village Gate Manhattan nightclub advertisement
Page 114 has a 7 x 4 3/4 inch advertisement for a upcoming "They Might Be Giants" per... See More
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
1986 David Lee Roth concert advertisement...
Item #718457
November 11, 1986
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 11, 1986
* David Lee Roth concert advertisement
* Post Van Halen frontman vocalist
* "Eat 'Em and Smile" album tour
* Nassau Coliseum solo performance
Page 69 has a nice full page advertisement for a upcoming performance by "DAVID LEE ROTH" at the Nassau Coliseum. (see images)
AI... See More
1961 White Horse Tavern w/ photo...
Item #718447
June 22, 1961
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, June 22, 1961
* White Horse Tavern - Hudson Street
* Bohemian culture - writers & artists
* Drunken antics of Jack Kerouac fame
The front page has a heading: "The Wonderful World Of the White House" with photo inside the tavern. (see images) Article continues inside.
AI notes: In 1961, the White Horse Tavern stoo... See More
Armenian Genocide in 1915...
Item #718419
April 16, 1915
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, April 17, 1915
* Armenian Genocide - Holocaust - Massacres
* Ottoman Empire - Turkey
Page 4 has a one column heading: "CHRISTIANS IN GRAVE DANGER" (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. Rare as such.
Complete with 2... See More
1986 Social Distortion performance advertisement..
Item #718418
February 25, 1986
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)
AI notes: On February 22, 1986, Social D... See More
If you are searching for a newspaper from a specific date, please note that we have a vast selection available for purchase by using the date picker on our
gifts and birthday newspapers page.
An Inside Look
Timothy Hughes Rare &
Early Newspapers…
A special thank you goes out
to the staff of WGRC!
to the staff of WGRC!
History's Newsstand Blog
- June 19, 1865 – The historical foundation of “Juneteenth”…
- Snapshot June, 1875 – Winslow Homer…
- The June, 2025 Newsletter from Timothy Hughes Rare & Early Newspapers…
- Where game history, moral philosophy, and educational theory collide…
Timothy Hughes Rare & Early Newspapers
P.O. Box 3636
Williamsport, PA 17701
Phone: 1-570-326-1045
E-mail: info@rarenewspapers.com
Hours
Weekdays, 7:30 - 4 (ET)
Full Contact Information
P.O. Box 3636
Williamsport, PA 17701
Phone: 1-570-326-1045
E-mail: info@rarenewspapers.com
Hours
Weekdays, 7:30 - 4 (ET)
Full Contact Information
