Masonic Hall opening in NYC...
Item #708524
June 02, 1875
THE WORLD, New York City, June 2, 1875
* Original Masonic Hall (Manhattan) opening ceremonies
* Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of New York
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "THE MASONIC EVENT" with subhead. (see images) Article takes up over 4 full columns of the front page.
Other news of the day. Complete in 12 pages, a little irregular along he spine,... See More
1961 Syrian coup d'état...
Item #708515
September 30, 1961
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Sept. 30, 1961
* 1961 Syrian coup d'état
* Gamal Abdel Nasser
* Syrian Republic restored
The front page has a nice banner headline: "SYRIA REGAINS ITS FREEDOM" with lead-in: "Rebels Throw Off Nasser Rule" and subheads. (see images)
Complete with 22 pages, small library stamp just above the headline, some small binding holes along the ... See More
Westward expansion... Decorative masthead...
Item #708491
OLIVE BRANCH, Boston, 1850-1856 A lot of four issues in mixed condition, all with a great masthead and with at least some westward-expansion themed reporting and/or advertising. One of the more decorative mastheads of the era. Four pages, some fold wear, edge tears, etc. All issues are complete and are offered at a significant discount over their single issue pr... See More
On the execution of "Pirate Hicks" at Liberty Island...
Item #708489
July 20, 1860
THE WORLD, New York, July 20, 1860
* Albert W. Hicks hanging at Liberty Island
* Last pirate executed in the United States
Page 3 has almost an entire column headed: "Piracy" which is concerning Albert Hicks, the last person to be executed for piracy in the United States.
The report begins: "The pirate Hicks met his well-deserved fate amid the execrations of men...&quo... See More
By the Shaker Community during the 1870's...
Item #708488
February 01, 1876
THE SHAKER, Shakers, New York, and Shaker Village, New Hampshire, February, 1876 A monthly publication "Published By The United Societies" for folks in the Shaker community, quite famous today for the style of furniture they produced. This issue has much religious-related content including "Religion" "The Essential Sacrifice" "Science & Religion" &... See More
1965 Yoko Ono art... Pre John Lennon (Beatles)...
Item #708483
December 30, 1965
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Dec. 30, 1965
* Yoko Ono - pre John Lennon - Beatles
* "Do It Yourself" - Dance Company
* Fluxus movement - art performances (experimental)
Page 11 has a small advertisement: "YOKO ONO and Dance Company" (see image) This was about a year prior to meeting John Lennon.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item be... See More
On the fall of the Berlin Wall...
Item #708480
January 02, 1990
BZ, Berlin, Germany, January 2, 1990
* re. the Fall of the Berlin Wall
* Best publication to have in
With the fall of the Berlin Wall (Nov. 9, 1989) it is not surprising that this headline: "Brandenburg Gate: The Climbing Disaster" would appear in a Berlin newspaper, as the celebration of the Germans in its fall led to injuries by jubilant citizens (see photos on inside page... See More
Fight over prohibition....
Item #708413
December 22, 1932
THE GREENSBORO PATRIOT, North Carolina, December 22, 1932
* U.S. Prohibition nearing a end ?
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "HOUSE ADOPTS THE BEER BILL" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with all 12 pages, light toning at the margins, a few tiny binding holes along the spine, a few small margin tears, generally in good condition. Should be handled with care.... See More
Ulysses S. Grant for President - 1872 advertisement...
Item #708407
October 25, 1872
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 25, 1872
* Equine influenza - horse epidemic
* 1972 North American outbreak
* Ulysses S. Grant election notice
* Civil War general for president
The top of the back page has a one column heading: "THE HORSE PLAGUE" with subheads. (see images) Text takes up over 2 columns.
A top of page 4 notice endorses the Grant-Wilson ticket. (see)
Complete wit... See More
1967 THE DOORS early concert advertisement...
Item #708318
November 02, 1967
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Nov. 2, 1967
* THE DOORS very early performance ad
* American rock band - Jim Morrison
* Assembly Hall - Hunter Collage (NYC)
Page 22 has a small but early advertisement for "THE DOORS" concert at Hunter Collage in New York City. A school fraternity apparently put on this show. (see image)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their wa... See More
1961 Aretha Franklin nightclub ad...
Item #708313
July 20, 1961
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, July 20, 1961
* Aretha Franklin - American singer songwriter - pianist
* Village Gate - Greenwich Village nightclub
* Very early career advertisement "Queen of Soul"
* Year of her very first debut studio album (19 years old)
Page 8 has a small advertisement for "Village Gate" on Thompson St. with a performance by Aretha F... See More
Beryl Markham's solo transatlantic E to W flight...
Item #708307
September 06, 1936
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, Sept. 6, 1936
* Kenyan aviator Beryl Markham
* Record transatlantic solo airplane flight
* 1st Woman to achieve from East to West
The front page has a three column heading: "OCEAN FLIER IN MISHAP" with subhead and photo. (see images) First report coverage on Beryl Markham's solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean from east to west.
Co... See More
1940 Battle of Britain... London bombings...
Item #708296
August 27, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 27, 1940
* Battle of Britain
* London, England bombings
* World War II - WWII
The the top of the front page has a nice banner headline: "HITLER SWEARS TO CRUSH BRITAIN WITH GIANT NIGHT-RAIDING FORCES" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display.
Complete with 44 pages, a few archival mends along the right margin, a little margin wear with tiny b... See More
1972 Jackson Browne nightclub ad...
Item #708267
August 31, 1972
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Aug. 31, 1972
* Early Jackson Browne night club performance ad
* American rock musician, singer & songwriter
Page 43 under "cafes, clubs & coffee houses" is a ad for a performance by "Jackson Browne" at The Bitter End night club. (see image) This was the same year of the release of his debut album.
I sus... See More
1966 James Brown & The Byrds concert ads...
Item #708260
March 17, 1966
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, March 17, 1966
* American singer James Brown "Mr. Dynamite"
* Madison Square Garden concert advertisement
* The Byrds - rock band upcoming performances ad
Page 16 has a small advertisement for a "Mr. Dynamite James BROWN" performance at Madison Square Garden. He is known as the "Godfather of Soul".
Anot... See More
1971 Three Dog Night MSG concert advertisement...
Item #708255
February 25, 1971
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Feb. 25, 1971
* Three Dog Night - American rock band
* Madison Square Garden concert advertisement
* Elephant's Memory - Psychedelic rock
* Backup for John Lennon and Yoko Ono
Page 31 has a 6 x 3 1/2 inch advertisement for a "THREE DOG NIGHT" concert at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan.
Page 33 has a larger a... See More
The 1928 kidnapping of little Billy Ranieri...
Item #708245
September 16, 1928
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Sept. 16, 1928
* Billy Ranieri kidnapped by the mafia
* Chicago child Kidnapping
* Best title to be had (rare)
The front page has a five column heading: "Lombardo Deal in Kidnapping Barred" with subheads. (see images)
When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activities born out of the Prohibition and Great Depression eras, no city i... See More
1839 William Henry Harrison for President ad...
Item #708098
December 19, 1839
THE ATLAS, Boston, December 19, 1839
* William Henry Harrison for president
The masthead includes a nice engraving of a heraldic eagle.
Page 2 has graphic embellishment which heads: "For President, WM. HENRY HARRISON, of Ohio - For Vice President, JOHN TYLER, of Virginia. New of the day with several advertisements.
Four pages, very nice, clean condition.... See More
Teddy Roosevelt visits Keokuk, Iowa...
Item #708073
October 01, 1907
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 1, 1907
* President Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt
* Keokuk, Iowa visit and speech
* Development of the waterways
The top of the front page has a banner headline: "PRES. ROOSEVELT AND SECRETARY TAFT" with subheads. (see images) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues... See More
The Gavit 1931 list of known reprinted newspapers...
Item #708068
January 01, 1931
Booklet: "A List Of American Newspaper Reprints" compiled by Joseph Gavit, 1931. A well known but seldom found booklet of 16 pages which begins: "This is an attempt to bring together, in one list, notes on all the complete separate reproductions of early or historic issues of American newspapers..." with a bit more. See the photos for more details.
A nice booklet for any... See More
1880 James A. Garfield nomination...
Item #708051
June 09, 1880
CHRONICLE AND NEWS, Allentown, Pennsylvania, June 9, 1880
* James A. Garfield nomination (1st report)
* Republican National Convention
The front page has headings that include: "Garfield for President" "Arthur for Vice-President" (see images) Page two has a biography of Garfield
Four pages, nice condition.
Martin Van Buren's annual address to the nation...
Item #707999
December 28, 1839
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 28, 1839
* President Martin Van Buren
* State of the Union annual address
Being so close to the nation's capital it is not surprising that much of the content is on politics of the day, including a wealth of reporting from Congress.
The prime feature would be the complete and lengthy text of the annual state-of-the-union address of Pr... See More
1882 Gunnison, Colorado original...
Item #707957
May 10, 1882
GUNNISON DAILY REVIEW, Colorado, May 10, 1882
* Rare Old West title
* Volume 1 issue
An uncommon title from this boom mining town in the southwestern quadrant of Colorado, tucked in a valley amidst the Rocky Mountains.
Gunnison boomed in the late 1870's and early 1880's and was once the home of Wyatt Earp and "Texas Jack". Today there are some 5500 residents of Gunnison.
... See More
1928 Walter Hagen cigarettes advertisement....
Item #707954
August 07, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 7, 1928
* Walter Hagen - PGA golfer
* Lucky Strikes cigarettes ad
Page 12 has a 17 x 10 inch advertisement for Lucky Strike cigarettes, promoted by golfing legend Walter Hagen.
News, sports and other advertisements of the day. Complete in 44 pages, light toning at the margins, a few small binding slits along the spine, nice condition.... See More
Louisiana to become a state...
Item #707945
March 28, 1812
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 28, 1812 Inside has lengthy reporting from the "House of Representatives" which includes discussion headed: "State of Louisiana" concerning Louisiana joining the Union.
Another page has: "The bill for the admission of Louisiana into the union has passed the house of representatives with a provision to include within the limits o... See More
Jumbo the Elephant, George Eliot, billiards, and more...
Item #707899
March 25, 1883
NEW YORK TIMES, March 25, 1883
* Jumbo the Circus Elephant
* P.T. Phineas T. Barnum ad
Among the interesting items is the large ad on page 15: "P.T. BARNUM - GREAT LONDON CIRCUS - JUMBO...", which announces the appearance of Jumbo the Elephant. A lengthy article on page 6 has: "A LIFE OF GEORGE ELIOT" (Mary Ann Evans), which tells of recently deceased novelist/poet... See More
Lillie Langtry - early appearance in America... Bell Telephone soars...
Item #707833
March 28, 1883
NEW YORK TIMES, March 28, 1883 An early appearance of Lillie Langtry, Bell Telephone's Annual Meeting, trouble with Indians, a Billiard Tournament, the capture of thieves, a Canadian dog show, politics, and more. This issue provided an abundance of reporting which will help the reader capture both the events and mood of the day.
Eight pages, lightly toned, some minor margin tears.... See More
1898 Battle of Sugar Point... Minnesota...
Item #707765
October 08, 1898
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 8, 1898
* Battle of Sugar Point - Leech Lake - Minnesota
* Pillager Band of Chippewa Indians - Bugonaygeshig
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "THE INDIAN TROUBLES" with subheads. (see images) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally f... See More
German language religious newspaper from St. Louis...
Item #707558
April 15, 1864
DER LUTHERANER, St. Louis, April 15, 1864
* Rare publication in German language
* Nice decorative masthead for display
An unusual bi-monthly, German language newspaper which features perhaps the largest engraving of an angel we have seen in a newspaper.
In the mid-19th century a flood of immigrants from Europe poured into the United States, Germans being the largest ethnic group at ... See More
The case of murderer Patrick Maude (attempted use of insanity plea)...
Item #707506
January 23, 1860
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 23, 1860 Page 3 has over two columns dedicated to: "THE CASE OF PATRICK MAUDE", with subheading: "History of Patrick Maude, Recently Executed at Newark for Murder", which tells of his life, his decision to represent himself in court, his attempt to be found not guilty by reason of insanity, his conviction, and his execution. Quite interesting. The... See More
1933 Adolph Hitler warning of 2nd revolution (WWII ?)...
Item #707457
July 03, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 3, 1933
* Chancellor Adolph Hitler
* Warns of 2nd revolution
* Pre Jewish Holocaust & WWII
* Wanting full power in Nazi Germany
The top of the front page is a one column heading: "HITLER IN WARNING FOR '2ND REVOLUTION'" with subheads. (see images) Was this the prelude to the Jewish Holocaust and World War II ?
Complete with 26 pages, light t... See More
Majdanek concentration camp horrors revealed...
Item #707454
August 31, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 31, 1944
* Nazi concentration camp exposed for 1st time
* Horrors of Majdanek revealed
Page 16 has an editorial headed: "The Maidanek Horror" Coverage on the horrors revealed at the Majdanek concentration camp at Lublin, Poland.
Complete in 30 pages, a little light damp staining, nice condition.... See More
1979 Palsmatics w/ Wendy O. Williams nightclub ad...
Item #707452
February 05, 1979
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Feb. 5, 1979
* Plasmatics w/ singer Wendy O. Williams (early)
* American hardcore punk rock band performance
* Max's Kansas City nightclub advertisement
Page 86 has a 4 1/2 x 3 1/2 inch advertisement upcoming performances by the "PLASMATICS" at Max' Kansas City nightclub in Manhattan. (see images)
wikipedia n... See More
1986 AEROSMITH editorial...
Item #707449
January 07, 1986
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Jan. 7, 1986
* Aerosmith - American hard rock band
* Steven Tyler & Joe Perry editorial
Page 61 has a heading: "Aerosmith: Back in the Saddle" with related photo. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no reason to save it at the time.
The Village Voice was an American count... See More
Donn Fendler goes missing in Maine's Mount Katahdin...
Item #707440
July 21, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 21, 1939
* Donn Fendler goes missing
* Mount Katahdin in Maine
* Rye, New York 12 year old boy
The top of page 2 has a two column heading: "Maine Guardsmen Hunt For Lost Boy" with subhead. (see) Coverage on Donn Fendler going missing in the mountains of Maine.
Complete in 36 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally nice.
wikipedia... See More
Franks Hawks breaks airplane speed record....
Item #707438
February 06, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Feb. 6, 1929
* Aviator Frank Hawks
* Transcontinental airplane flight
* Speed record broken
The front page has a one column heading: "Hawks Breaks Coast to Coast Flight Record" Related photo on the back page. (see images) First report coverage on Franks Hawks record breaking transcontinental west-to-east airplane flight. Always nice to have notable events i... See More
Isaac Newton Lewis death... gun inventor...
Item #707395
November 10, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 10, 1931
* Isaac Newton Lewis death
* Lewis Gun inventor - WWI era
* Osman Ali Khan & Mahatma Gandhi
Page 25 has a one column heading: "COL. LEWIS, FAMOUS INVENTOR, DEAD" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Isaac Newton Lewis, United States Army officer and the invenotr of the Lewis Gun.
Other news, sports and adv... See More
From the temporary capital of the United States...
Item #707388
February 01, 1797
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Feb. 1, 1797
* Uncommon 18th century American publication
The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time, while the District of Columbia was under construction.
The front page is filled with advertisements including several illustrated ship ads. Also on the ftpg. is a notice for: "Proposals For C... See More
1982 DEVO concert advertisement...
Item #707321
October 19, 1982
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)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no rea... See More
Electric cars in the early 1980's ?...
Item #707316
July 10, 1980
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 10, 1980
* GM - General Motors
* Electric automobiles ?
The front page has a interesting banner headline: "GM to Build Electric Autos" with subhead. (see images) Unfounded environmental concerns was the reason for this proposal which never came to fruition.
Complete 1st section with all 26 pages, nice condition.... See More
King Edward VIII abdication...
Item #707315
December 11, 1936
HERALD EXPRESS, Los Angeles, December 11, 1936.
* King Edward VIII abdication (1st report)
* Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor
* King George VI (Duke of York) takes over
* INCOMPLETE ISSUE *****
The front page has a nice banner headline for display: "ABDICATION, NEW KING GIVEN PARLIAMENT O. K." with subheads and photo of Edward III. (see images) More on pages 2 & 3 with ful... See More
Evangelist Dwight L. Moody 1876 sermon...
Item #707314
February 21, 1876
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, February 21, 1876
* Evangelist Dwight L. Moody's sermon
* Preaches at P.T. Barnum's Hippodrome
The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "REVIVAL RESULTS" and more. Text takes up almost 2 1/2 columns.
Other news of the day. Complete with all 8 pages, minor spine wear, nice condition.
Famous photo of John-John saluting his dad - JFK...
Item #707311
November 26, 1963
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICE, Nov. 26, 1963
* John F. Kennedy funeral
* Famed photo of JFK Jr. saluting as casket passes by
* Jackie receives the flag
The front page has a nice photo showing John Jr. saluting with headlines: "President's Funeral -- Pledge by Johnson" and "A Solemn Procession Through Washington As the World Mourns". Considerably more details are present an... See More
Early days of the AIDS virus in 1988...
Item #707307
February 23, 1988
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Feb. 23, 1988
* AIDS - Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
* HIV - Human immunodeficiency virus - pathogen
* Doctor Robert Redfield - American virologist
* Study to determine if it spreads w/ heterosexual sex
The front page has a heading: "STRAIGHT SEX And AIDS" The top of page 21 has a related heading with subheads. S... See More
1930 Alice Woltman murder mystery...
Item #707306
September 15, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Sept. 15, 1930
* Alice Woltman murder mystery
* 16 year old girl - South Bend, Indiana
The front page has a banner headline for display: "KILLS SLEEPING GIRL IN HOME" with subheads. Three related photos are on the back page. (see images) This murder was never solved.
Complete with 38 pages, rag edition in nice condition. A few small binding holes along the ... See More
1980 "STYX" progressive rock band concert ad...
Item #707303
January 14, 1980
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Jan. 14, 1980
* STYX - American progressive rock band
* Dennis DeYoung - "Come Sail Away" song fame
* Madison Square Garden concert advertisement
Page 68 has a 7 x 4 1/2 inch advertisement for a upcoming "STYX" concert at Madison Square Garden. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item becaus... See More
Early 1981 Duran Duran performance advertisement...
Item #707299
August 11, 1981
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Aug. 12-18, 1981
* English pop rock band Duran Duran (very early)
* Part of the second British invasion
* Simon Le Bon - Roger Taylor & more
* "Hungry Like the Wolf" song fame
* First NYC performance - Ritz nightclub
Page 74 has a advertisement for upcoming performances at the Ritz nightclub with one of the perfo... See More
Original London Gazette newspaper from 1674...
Item #707200
October 26, 1674
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 26, 1674
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* 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 most newspapers of the 17th century, t... See More
19803Palsmatics w/ Wendy O. Williams nightclub ad...
Item #707116
January 11, 1983
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Jan. 11, 1983
* Plasmatics w/ singer Wendy O. Williams
* American hardcore punk rock band
* The Ritz nightclub & album advertisement
Page 60 has a 12 x 5 inch advertisement for a upcoming performance and "Coup d'Etat" album by the "PLASMATICS" at the Ritz nightclub in Manhattan. (see images)
Page 86... See More
1874 Brooks-Baxter War.... Republican Party...
Item #707108
May 07, 1874
THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 7, 1874
* Brooks-Baxter War
* Little Rock, Arkansas
* Republican Party factions
The top of page 7 has a one column heading: "THE ARKANSAS ANARCHY" with subheads. (see images) Text takes up almost 2 full columns.
Other news of the day. Complete with all 12 pages, minor margin wear, nice condition.
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