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4-issue set of The Village Voice - spanning the 1960's - 1990's...
Item #693600
January 01, 1968
(4-issue set) THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, 1960's - 1990's You will receive one issue each from the 1960's, 1970's, 1980's, 1990's, providing an overview of the last half of the 20th century through the eyes of this iconic, progressive, and often radical publication.
Each is complete, never bound nor trimmed, tabloid-size, has occasional margin-edg... See More
Bobby Kennedy and Andy Warhol shot... Stranger than fiction?
Item #693003
June 06, 1968
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, June 6, 1968
* The shot that shattered the Velvet Underground
* Attempted assassination of Andy Warhol
* Bobby Kennedy is alive?
The feature article of this issue is regarding the shooting of Andy Warhol by Valarie Solanis: "The Shot that Shattered The Velvet Underground." Two related photos are present, and the coverage conti... See More
Death of Comedian actor Joe E. Brown...
Item #692858
July 06, 1973
THE CLEVELAND PRESS, July 6, 1973
* Joe E. Brown death
* Comedian actor
The front page has a two column heading: "Top comedian Joe E. Brown dies" with small photo. (see)
Complete with 30+ pages, light toning at the margins, tiny binding holes along the spine, generally nice.
Birmingham, Alabama race riots...
Item #692843
May 14, 1963
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., May 14, 1963
* Birmingham, Alabama
* Race riots - Negroes
* Black neighborhood bombings
The front page has a three column heading: "3000 U. S. Troops Moved Close to Birmingham" with subhead. (see)
Complete with 22 pages, light toning at the margins, tiny binding holes along the blank spine, nice condition.... See More
Muhammad Ali title fight in 1966...
Item #692809
August 07, 1966
SPRINGFIELD SUNDAY REPUBLICAN, August 7, 1966
* Muhammad Ali - Cassius Clay
* Heavyweight boxing title match fight
* English boxer Brian London
The front page has a two column photo with heading: "Cassius Floors London"
The front page of section B (sports) has a banner heading: "Clay Fogs London in Third Round" with related photo. Page 3 of this section has yet another... See More
1962 Mercury-Atlas 8 space flight....
Item #692767
October 04, 1962
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., October 4, 1962
* Mercury-Atlas 8 space mission
* Walter M. Schirra, Jr.
The front page has a nice banner headline: "SCHIRRA HITS PACIFIC BULL'S-EYE AFTER CIRCLING GLOBE SIX TIMES" with subheads and 2 related photos. (see) Nice for display. First report coverage on the Mercury-Atlas 8 manned space mission by astronaut Walter M. Schirra, Jr.
Compl... See More
Frankfurt Auschwitz trials begin...
Item #692379
December 20, 1963
THE DETROIT NEWS, Dec. 20, 1963
* Frankfurt Nazis trials begin for war crimes
* Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp
* Jewish - Jews extermination killing center
The front page has a seven column headline: "22 Nazis Go on Trial as Auschwitz Killers" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 40+ pages, small binding holes along the spine, nice condition. ... See More
Death of President Harry Truman...
Item #692347
December 27, 1972
DAILY NEWS, New York, Dec. 27, 1972
* Death of President Harry Truman
Front page banner headline announces: "TRUMAN DIES", with a photo of his daughter Margaret and his wife Bess. The subhead notes: "And The Nation Mourns". "
Complete in 28 pages, tabloid-size, nice condition.... See More
USS Frank E. Evans collision disaster...
Item #692338
June 03, 1969
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass. June 3, 1969
* USS Frank E. Evans Collision disaster
* United States Navy Destroyer
* HMAS Melbourne (R21) - Carrier
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "73 Missing As Carrier Hits U.S. Ship" with related photo. (see)
Complete with 22 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally nice.... See More
Underdog debuts in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade...
Item #691724
November 26, 1965
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 26, 1965
* Underdog debuts in New York City
* Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
* Great item for Superhero collectors
The top of page 49 has a two column heading: "Giant Underdog Enlists in Macy's Parade" with subhead and related photo showing the Bullwinkle balloon. I suspect this to be a very rare item because there was really no reason to save it at t... See More
Soviet Union backs down in the Cuban Missile Crisis...
Item #691511
November 02, 1962
THE DETROIT NEWS, Nov. 2, 1962
* Cuban missile crisis nearing the end
* Cold War - Soviet Union
The front page has a nice banner headline: "RIP OUT CUBA BASES" with subheads. (see)Nice for display.
Complete with 50+ pages, small library stamp within the masthead, some small binding holes along the spine, generally very nice.... See More
Same day reports on the John F. Kennedy assassination...
Item #691447
November 22, 1963
THE CINCINNATI POST - 8 Star Extra, Ohio Nov. 22, 1963 The banner headline announces: "JFK ASSASSINATED; JOHNSON PRESIDENT" with a large photo of Kennedy moments before being shot. Various related subheads and a photo of Lyndon B. Johnson.
The complete first section, pages 1-14 (of 60), foxing at the margins and central fold, some minor tears at the central fold.... See More
The trial of two writers helps to begin the end of Communist rule...
Wilt Chamberlain's record-setting 20,884th point...
Item #691356
February 15, 1966
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 15, 1966 Page 45 carries a four-column headline "Chamberlain Gets 20,884th Point for a Record" with column headline "N.B. MARK FALLS AS 76ERS TRIUMPH" and subhead "Chamberlain Scores 41 as Pistons Bow by 149-123". "Wilt Chamberlain broke the National Basketball Associate career scoring record tonight... Chamberlain scored 41 poi... See More
1972 Southern University riot and shootings...
Item #691272
November 17, 1972
DAILY WORLD, Nov. 17, 1972
* The 1972 Southern University shooting
* African American - Negroes college
* Unfit campus conditions riot
* Baton Rouge, Louisiana
The front page has a nice headline: "DEPUTIES + DOGS + GAS = TWO STUDENTS DEAD" with lead-in: "Cops attack Black Campus" (see).
Complete with 12 pages, tabloid size, nice condition.... See More
Death of President Harry Truman...
Item #691195
December 27, 1972
DAILY NEWS, New York, Dec. 27, 1972 Front page banner headline announces: "TRUMAN DIES" with a photo of his daughter Margaret and his wife Bess. The subhead notes: "And The Nation Mourns". "
Complete in 28 pages, tabloid-size, very nice condition.
Nixon is elected President of the United States...
Item #690986
November 06, 1968
HERALD EXAMINER, Election Extra, Los Angeles, November 6, 1968
* Richard Nixon elected president of United States
The front page has a nice banner headline: "NIXON'S THE ONE" with subhead and related photo. Nice for display. Nice to have in a California publication, the state that Nixon over the top for the win.
Complete 1st section only with 24 pages, light toning and minor w... See More
Wilt Chamberlain sets the season points record for the NBA...
Item #690681
March 15, 1962
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass. March 15, 1962
* Wilt Chamberlain - Philadelphia Warriors
* Season scoring record set (last game of season)
* National Basketball Association - NBA
The sports section (page 12) has a one column heading: "Wilt Closes Season With 4029 Points" He began the game with 3,997 points. Chamberlain still holds the season scoring record for the NBA, ach... See More
1972 Notre Dame football...
Item #690519
October 01, 1972
THE SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE, Indiana, Oct. 1, 1972
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish football
* vs. Purdue Boilermakers
* Best publication to be had (rare)
The front page has a nice banner headline: "SUPER SOPHS CRUNCH PRUDUE" with subhead and color photo. More in the sport's section.
Seventy pages, light toning along the central fold, nice condition.... See More
Gemini 9A launch & orbit....
Item #690402
June 03, 1966
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, Ohio, June 3, 1966
* Gemini 9A IX- launch into orbit
* NASA's Gemini Program
* Astronaut Thomas P. Stafford
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "'We're On The Way'! Spacewalk Coming Up" First report coverage on the Gemini IX space flight.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts....
Item #689884
September 09, 1971
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 9, 1971
* John F. Kennedy Center of Performing Arts
* Along the Potomac River - Washington D.C.
* Opening gala opening night - Leonard Bernstein
The front page has a four column photo with heading: "Glittering Throng Attends Kennedy Center Opening" First report coverage continues on page 51 with banner heading and four related photos.
Complete with 80 p... See More
Bill Russell, 1st black coach in the NBA... Boston Celtics...
Item #689807
April 19, 1966
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, April 19, 1966
* Bill Russell - Boston Celtics
* Becomes 1st black coach in the NBA
The sport's section (page 8) has a three column heading: "'Pleased, Proud, Happy' Russell Leads Celtics In Second Playoff Tilt" First report coverage on Bill Russell being named the new coach of the Boston Celtics. Nice to have from a town close to Bos... See More
Holiday on Ice explosion...
Item #689749
November 01, 1963
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, November 1, 1963
* Pepsi Coliseum Indianapolis, Indiana
* Holiday on Ice show explosion disaster
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "Indianapolis Explosion Kills 62, injures 385" First report coverage on the Indianapolis Coliseum explosion during the Holiday on Ice show.
Complete with 8 pages, a few small binding holes alo... See More
Nixon's visit to China... Mao Zedung...
Item #689709
February 21, 1972
Leominster Enterprise, Mass. Feb. 21, 1972
* 1972 visit by President Richard Nixon
* People's Republic of China - Mao Zedung
The banner headline above the masthead announces: "Nixon huddles with Mao in unscheduled discussions" (see)
Complete with 12 pages, light toning at the margins, small binding holes along the spine.... See More
Dr. Albert Schweitzer death...
Item #689632
September 06, 1965
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 6, 1965
* Dr. Albert Schweitzer death (1st report)
* African missionary - physician & more
* Nobel Peace Prize winner
Near the bottom of the front page is a four column heading: "Albert Schweitzer, 90, Dies at His Hospital" with subhead and photo. Very lengthy first report coverage continues on page with a banner headline and three more related p... See More
Death of General Douglas MacArthur...
Item #689516
April 06, 1964
DAILY NEWS, New York City, April 6, 1964
* General Douglas MacArthur's death (1st report)
* World War II - WWII
The ftpg. headline announces: "M'ARTHUR DEAD"" with more and photo. Much more inside.
Sixty pages, tabloid size, small piece torn away at the bottom left corner of the ftpg., minor margin wear, generally nice.... See More
Death of President Harry S. Truman...
Item #689507
December 26, 1972
THE KNICKERBOCKER NEWS, Albany, Dec. 26, 1972
* President Harry S. Truman
The front page has a banner headline: "Harry Truman Dies at 88" with caption and photo.
The complete 1st section only with 16 pages, light toning along the central fold, nice condition.
Mawangdui... Western Han dynasty tomb discovery...
Item #689378
August 05, 1971
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 5, 1971
* Mawangdui - Western Han Dynasty
* Changsha Kingdom, China tomb discovery
* Chinese noblewoman Xin Zhui
Near the bottom of the front page has a four column heading: "China Hails Discovery of 2,100-Year-Old Han Tomb" with photo. (see) Another related photo on page 2.
Complete with 40 pages, foxing along the middle section, minor right margin wear... See More
Bobby Fischer to win World chess title....
Item #689373
August 28, 1972
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 28 1972
* Bobby Fischer to win World title
* 1st American to achieve this
* Boris Vasilievich Spassky
Near the bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "Fischer Nears Title With Draw Against Spassky in Game No. 19" with photo of the two playing. (see) More on page 33. Coverage on Bobby Fischer near the World chess championship title which would ... See More
The Historic "Gary Convention" of 1972... A Black Political Party is born (?)...
Item #689319
March 12, 1972
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, March 12, 1972 The cover has a: "Black-party note spurs demands at convention", which includes two large photos, one of Rev. Jesse Jackson, and the other of the keynote speaker, Richard Hatcher, the mayor of Gary, Indiana. The article continues on page 20 which is full comprised of coverage of this historic conference. Nice to have from the largest major city new... See More
1965 Martin Luther King Jr...
Item #689270
October 06, 1965
DETROIT FREE PRESS, Oct. 6, 1965
* Martin Luther King Jr. civil rights rally
* Crawfordville , Taliaferro co., Georgia
* re. desegregation in Southern schools
The top of page 10 column heading: "King Enters Georgia School Row" with lead-in: "Threatens March On Capital" and photo. (see)
Complete with 30+ pages, tiny binding holes along the spine, generally very nice.... See More
Selma to Montgomery march in 1965....
Item #689269
March 26, 1965
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., March 26, 1965
* Selma to Montgomery AL Alabama
* Martin Luther King Jr.
* Viola Liuzzo murder
The front page has a three column heading: "4 Held In Ala. Murder" with lead-in: "KKK Men Charged With Woman's Death-" (see) This was the 3rd and final try which ended in success.
Complete with all 22 pages, small binding holes along the spine, ... See More
Secretariat wins 1973 triple crown...
Item #689091
June 01, 1973
CHICAGO DAILY NEWS, June 11, 1973
* Secretariat wins the triple crown
* Thoroughbred horse racing
* Belmont Stakes (3 of 3)
* Editorial just 2 days after race
Near the bottom of page 35 is a four column heading: "Secretariat the ultimate!" which is an editorial by horse-racing journalist, David Feldman. Report continues on page 37. Coverage on Secretariat's recent victory at... See More
First time 2 spacecrafts in space at same time...
Item #689058
August 13, 1962
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, August 13, 1962
* 2 spacecrafts in orbit for 1st time
* Vostok III and IV
* Russian Cosmonauts
The front page has a banner headline: "Twin Cosmonauts Still Circling Earth" and two related photos. First report coverage on the very first time 2 manned spacecrafts were in orbit at the same time.
Complete with 16 pages, tiny... See More
Roe vs. Wade initial argument in 1971...
Item #688330
December 14, 1971
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 14, 1971
* Abortion - Roe v. Wade landmark case begins
* United States Supreme Court initial argument
This issue contains the initial argument for the landmark Supreme Court case concerning abortion. The top of page 21 has a one column heading: "2 SUITS CONTEST ON ABORTION" (see) Coverage on the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court case which remains the most controv... See More
1972 Pieta (Michelangelo) sculpture vandalism...
Item #688289
May 22, 1972
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. May 22, 1972
* Pieta - Italian Renaissance sculpture
* Michelangelo - sculptor - painter
* Vandalism by Laszlo Toth
The front page has a three column heading: "Michelangelo's Pieta Smashed by Hammer" with two related photos. (see)
Complete with 26 pages, tiny binding holes and a little wear along the spine, otherwise very nice.... See More
U.S. Marines to Thailand in 1962...
Item #687889
May 15, 1962
THE DETROIT NEWS, May 15, 1962
* United States Marines
* Thailand invasion - Laos Reds
* President John F. Kennedy
The front page has a nice headline: "Marines Get Order to Land in Thailand" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 40+ pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within masthead, some small binding holes with minor wear along the spine, generally nice.... See More
Peggy Fleming wins Olympic Gold!
Item #687580
February 24, 1969
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, February 24, 1968
* Peggy Fleming wins Olympic Gold!
The front page has: "Peggy Fleming - Olympic Queen," which tells of the page 11 featured report: "Olympic Victory Worth the Grind, Peggy Declares," with considerable details of her Olympic Gold Medal showing. Included is a related 4 by 6 inch photo. Peggy earned the U.S.'s onl... See More
Kennedy is assassinated: same day report...
Item #687555
November 22, 1963
HERALD EXAMINER--EXTRA, Los Angeles, Nov. 22, 1963
* John F. Kennedy assassination
* Early, same day report w/ photos
Bold headline above the masthead: "KENNEDY SLAIN" and also: "President Assassinated In Dallas Ambush" with the related text taking the remainder of the front page.
The ftpg. photo shows a happy John & Jackie Kennedy headed: "Shortly Before He Wa... See More
From where Kennedy was the day before his assassination...
Item #687554
November 22, 1963
THE HOUSTON PRESS--4th EXTRA, Nov. 22, 1963
* From the city where JFK was the previous day
President Kennedy was in Houston the day before his fateful trip to Dallas.
The banner headline announces: "JFK ASSASSINATED ! " "SHOT DOWN IN DALLAS" with subheads: "Johnson President! Connally Wounded" with 3 related photos.
Presumably the complete issue of... See More
John F. Kennedy is assassinated...
Item #687553
November 23, 1963
NEW YORK HERALD TRIBUNE, Nov. 23, 1963
* John F. Kennedy assassination w/ many photos
A two line banner head: "Kennedy Assassinated - Johnson Sworn As President" with the two front page photos showing the Kennedys just moments before the fatal shot, and L.B. Johnson being sworn in as President.
Photos of his life appear on pages 3 & 5.
Complete in two section... See More
First American space walk... Fine coverage...
Item #687539
June 04, 1965
CHICAGO TRIBUNE, June 4, 1965
* Astronaut - Major Edward H. White
* Gemini 4 Space Capsule
* First American Space Walk
The banner headlines proclaim: "ED WHITE STROLLS IN SKY" "Out Of Capsule 20 minutes; 2 Spin On" with a subhead: "Becomes World's 1st Spaceman To Guide Himself During Walk" and photos of both him and astronaut James McDivitt.
The back... See More
Interesting headline for this historic event...
Item #687525
July 21, 1969
HERALD EXAMINER, Los Angeles, July 21, 1969
* Neil Armstrong
* Man walks on the Moon
A very dramatic headline with: "EAGLE SOARS ! " which is much different from most July 21 headlines reporting man walking on the moon.
Over half of the front page is taken up with a photo showing Armstrong and Aldrin planting the U.S. flag on the moon.
The complete first section with 16 pa... See More
Just the fourth American in space...
Item #687513
May 28, 1962
DAILY NEWS, New York, May 28, 1962
* Scott Carpenter orbits earth
* Project Mercury-Atlas 7 rocket
The front page reports: " 'Supreme Experience' CARPENTER'S STORY OF ORBIT with a related subhead & a photo of Scott Carpenter and his wife from shortly after his historic orbital flight.
Tabloid-size, complete in 28 pages, nice condition.... See More
Great on America's first space walk...
Item #687510
June 08, 1965
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, June 8, 1965
* Astronaut - Major Edward H. White
* Gemini 4 Space Capsule
* First American Space Walk
This is one of the best issues we have seen on America's first space walk. The banner headline: "SPACE WALK PHOTOS" with a huge photo showing just that.
Presumed complete with 34 pages, light staining at the left side, minor margin wear. Q... See More
1972 Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty signed...
Item #687452
May 27, 1972
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Mass. May 27, 1972
* Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty
* United States & Soviet Union
* Atomic - nuclear bombs - weapons
* Richard Nixon - Leonid Brezhnev
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "Summit nuclear accord" with lead-in: "Arms Control agreement" (see)
Complete with 10 pages, small binding holes along the spine/1st colum... See More
Abortions ruled legal: Roe vs. Wade decision...
Item #687360
January 23, 1973
AKRON BEACON JOURNAL, Ohio, Jan. 23, 1973
* Abortion made legal (1st report)
* Roe v. Wade decision
* U.S. Supreme Court
* FRONT LEAF ONLY ***
This is the front leaf only. The front page has the Supreme Court's landmark decision on Roe v. Wade. While some of the coverage was continued onto inside pages which are not present, finding issues with the Roe v. Wade decision are quite rare.... See More
Yasunari Kawabata suicide ? death...
Item #687277
April 17, 1972
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 17, 1972
* Yasunari Kawabata suicide ? death
* Japanese novelist & short Story writer
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Kawabata, Japanese Novelist Who Won on Nobel Prize, a Suicide" with photo. (see) Also front page coverage on the launching of the Apollo 16 Moon mission.
Complete with 56 pages, good condition.
wikipedia... See More
Notre Dame Fighting Irish football... 1946 National champions....
Item #687120
December 06, 1966
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 6, 1966
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish
* Named National champions
* NCAA college football
The sport's section (page 62) has a one column heading: "Notre Dame Voted No. 1 by Writers In Concluding Poll" with standings. (see) First report coverage on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish officially being named national champions of college football by the AP po... See More
Selma Al civil rights ordeal begins...
Item #687053
February 06, 1965
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, February 6, 1965
* Selma & Marion MS demonstrations
* Civil Rights - Voting
* Martin Luther King Jr.
The front page has a one column heading: "King Seeks LBJ 'Rights' Meeting". (see) Coverage on the arrest of many negro school children in Selma & Marion Mississippi where Martin Luther King Jr. had a voter registration campaign set ... See More
March from Selma to Montgomery...
Item #687052
March 13, 1965
THE PRATT TRIBUNE, Kansas, March 13, 1965
* Selma to Montgomery, Alabama
* Martin Luther King Jr.
* Fight for Civil Rights era original
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "President Ready Anytime To Talk With Alabama Governor" (see) Also a one column heading: "Start Fund For Slain Minister" (see)
Complete in 8 pages, a few small binding h... See More
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