1989 "Steel Magnolias" opening day advertisement...
Item #718098
November 21, 1989
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 21, 1989
* "Steel Magnolias" film advertisement
* Opening day premiere in New York City
* American Women comedy drama movie
* Sally Field - Dolly Parton - Julia Roberts
Page 84 has a nice full page advertisement for the opening day showing of "Steel Magnolias" (see images)
AI notes: Ste... See More
1988 heavy metal band Metallica editorial...
Item #718097
September 27, 1988
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Sept. 27, 1988
* Metallica editorial on growing popularity w/ group photo
* Heavy Metal band - "...And Justice for All" (latest album)
* James Hetfield - Lars Ulrich - Jason Newsted - Kirk Hammett
* Bob Dylan performances at Radio City Music Hall advertisement
Page 85 has an editorial by Chuck Eddy on the he... See More
Early 19th century mermaid sighting ?...
Item #718095
November 02, 1809
MASSACHUSETTS SPY, OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, November 2, 1809
* Mermaid - aquatic creature sighting ?
* Sandside Bay, Caithness, Scotland coast
* Early 19th century folklore story
The front page has an article headed: "The Mermaid,..." (see images) Text takes up a complete column.
Complete with 4 pages, ornate masthead, nice condition.
AI notes: In January 1809, seve... See More
Death of the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court...
Item #718094
May 23, 1829
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 23, 1829
* Founding father John Jay death
Page two has a report with a small heading: "John Jay is No More" with the article beginning: "It seldom falls to our lot to record the death of so distinguished a man as this. Another Revolutionary Patriot has gone down to the grave..." (see).
John Jay was President of the Continental ... See More
Letters from Charleston, Jamaica, and Nova Scotia...
Item #718090
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1749 Over half a pg. has a: "Copy of a Letter from one of the Settlers in Nova Scotia dated Chebucto Harbour, July 28, 1749". Over half a pg. has: "Extracts of Some Letters from Carolina" datelined "Charles-Town" (Charleston) with news from that colony. There is also: "The Humble Address & Representati
... See More
Terrific issue on the Jefferson/Callender situation...
Item #718089
October 26, 1802
AURORA GENERAL ADVERTISER, Frankford, Oct. 26, 1802
* President Thomas Jefferson
* James Callender squabble
Note that this issue was published in nearby Frankford to escape the Yellow Fever epidemic in Philadelphia.
Page 2 begins with a very lengthy editorial which includes: "The business of the late election had diverted our attention from various objects, and the execrable wretch Ca... See More
1979 premiere of "Dracula" film advertisement...
Item #718088
July 16, 1979
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, July 16, 1979
* "Dracula" - based on Bram Stoker's novel
* Gothic horror film - movie - John Badham
* Opening day premiere advertisement
* Actors Frank Langella & Laurence Olivier
Page 40 has a 8 1/2 x 5 inch advertisement for the opening day of the horror film "DRACULA" (see images)
AI notes: ... See More
Wright brothers at Fort Myer for airplane tests...
Item #718086
June 21, 1909
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, June 21, 1909
* Orville & Wilbur Wright Brothers
* Early airplanes flights aviators
* At Fort Myer, Virginia for tests
* Begin assemblage of airplane
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "WRIGHTS BEGIN ASSEMBLING AEROPLANE" with subheads. (see images) Related pictorial is on page 2 with heading. Surprisingly this iss... See More
Item #718084
March 25, 1937
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, March 25, 1937
* Chrysler Automotive industry strike begins
* One of the "Big Three" automobile manufacturers
* United Auto Workers (UAW) in Detroit, Michigan
The front page has a nice banner headline: "STRIKERS LEAVE CHRYSLER PLANTS" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display.
Complete with 48 pages, light toning at the margins, some s... See More
Coal miner troubles... Stagecoach robbery...
Item #718081
January 17, 1874
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 17, 1874
* Arkansas stagecoach robbery - holdup
* Jesse James & Younger gang ? - outlaws
The front page includes: "Stage Robbery by Masked Highwaymen" being a brief report from Little Rock, Arkansas. Through research, this particular robbery may have been one of the very first stagecoach holdups by the famous Jesse James-Young Gang.
Also on t... See More
Battle of Guadalcanal Statrts in 1942... WWII...
Item #718080
August 11, 1942
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, August 11, 1942
* Battle of Guadalcanal beginning
* Solomon Islands - U.S. Marines
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a nice banner headline: "ISLAND INVASION BEGINS" with subheads and related map. (see images) Nice for display.
Complete with 24 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.
AI not... See More
"The Death of Slavery"... William Cullen Bryant (1st printing).....
Item #718056
THE ATLANTIC MONTHLY, Boston, July, 1866 * "Death of Slavery" poem
* William Cullen Bryant
* re. Thirteenth Amendment ratification
* Very first printing in a publication
This issue includes the first-ever appearance of William Cullen Bryant's famous poem: "The Death of Slavery" - taking two full pages. A bonus feature is that both are opposing pag... See More
1999 "Sevendust" concert advertisement...
Item #718039
December 21, 1999
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Dec. 21, 1999
* Sevendust - American rock metal band
* "Home" album tour concert advertisement
Page 138 has a full page advertisement for a upcoming performance by "Sevendust" at the Hammerstein Ballroom in Manhattan. (see images)
AI notes: On December 20, 1999, Sevendust performed at the Hammerstein Bal... See More
1999 "Slipknot" concert advertisement...
Item #718038
December 07, 1999
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Dec. 7, 1999
* Slipknot - American heavy metal band
* Debut album - "World Domination" tour
* The Roxy nightclub concert advertisement
Page 117 has a 9 x 7 inch advertisement for a upcoming performance by "Slipknot" at The Roxy nightclub in Manhattan. (see images)
Other concert ads include G... See More
1997 "Porno for Pyros" concert advertisement...
Item #718036
March 04, 1997
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, March 4, 1997
* Porno for Pyros - alternative rock band
* "Good God's Urge" album tour - Perry Farrell
* Roseland Ballroom in Manhattan concert advertisement
Inside this issue, there is a nice full page advertisement for a upcoming performance by "Porno for Pyros" at the Roseland Ballroom in Manhattan. (s... See More
1989 Guns N' Roses hitting the mainstream...
Item #718035
October 31, 1989
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Oct. 31, 1989
* Guns N' Roses - hard rock band
* New wave of rock music is born
* Compared with the Rolling Stones (old school)
* Axl Rose & Slash in their early years
Page 89 has an editorial by Doug Simmons headed: "Stoned in L.A." with two related photos. (see images) This editorial concludes on the followi... See More
Territorial Arizona newspaper from just above the Mexico border...
Item #718033
June 18, 1907
BISBEE EVENING MINER, Arizona (Territory), June 18, 1907
* Rare publication
A territorial newspaper from just above the border with Mexico, as Arizona did not join the Union until 1912.
Inside pages have much reporting on local & Arizona-wide events.
Complete in 8 pages, major margin wear with small tears, loose along the spine. Even with the damage, very little text is missing. Sold a... See More
The death of Jordan's King Hussein...
Item #718017
February 08, 1999
THE READING TIMES, Reading, Pa., Feb. 8, 1999 The front page has the displayable heading: "KING HUSSEIN 1935-1999", with subheading: "Ruler's son elevated to monarch". This is followed by significant coverage of his life and death, along with the transition of leadership to his son, and includes a large photo. This death would prove to be highly impactful to the regio... See More
The Israeli-Gaza War... 2009...
Item #718016
January 24, 2009
STANDARD-SPEAKER, Luzerne County, PA, Jan. 24, 2009 The front page has the near-banner heading: "Israeli troops invade Gaza to halt Rockets", which includes supporting text and a detailed map of the region. See images for additional information. The report continues on an inside page. Also known as the Gaza War (or First Gaza War), this coverage provides details of this ongoing con... See More
The selection of Pope Benedict XVI...
Item #718015
April 20, 2005
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 20, 2005 The front page has the 2-line banner heading: "German Cardinal Is Chosen as Pope - Benedict XVI, 78, Was John Paul II's Strict Defender of the Faith", with multiple corresponding articles and photos. Several inside pages are dedicated to the selection of the Roman Catholic Church's 265th Pope. See images for details. Nice to have this cove... See More
Lexington & Concord content...
The Conciliatory Resolution plus Congress' response to it...
Item #718011
September 07, 1775
THE NEW ENGLAND CHRONICLE OR THE ESSEX GAZETTE, Cambridge, Sept. 7, 1775
* Lexington & Concord report
* John Hancock type signature
* The Conciliatory Resolution
A very historic issue as the front page contains not only the full text of the Conciliatory Resolution by Parliament, but the Continental Congress' lengthy response to it, signed in type by its President: John Hancoc... See More
1978 Black Sabbath & Grateful Dead concert ads...
Item #717981
August 14, 1978
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Aug. 14, 1978
* Black Sabbath - English heavy metal rock band
* "Never Say Die!" Nassau Coliseum advertisement
* Ozzy Osbourne - Tony Iommi w/ Van Halen concert tour
* Grateful Dead concert at Giants Stadium advertisement
* With opening acts: Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson
* Jerry Garcia - Bob Weir - Ron "Pig... See More
1984 Iron Maiden w/ "Eddie the Head" concerts ad...
Item #717980
December 04, 1984
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Dec. 4, 1984
* Iron Maiden - World Slavery Tour w/ Eddie the Head
* "Powerslave" album - English heavy metal group
* Radio City Music Hall concerts advertisement
* Motorhead - English heavy metal band - Lemmy
* Quiet Riot - American hard rock - Randy Rhoads
* Beacon Theatre - Manhattan concerts advertisement
Page 90 ha... See More
On the death of Andy Warhol, in The Village Voice...
Item #717977
March 03, 1987
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, March 3, 1987
* re. Andy Warhol's death
* Pop artist movement
As most might be aware "The Village Voice" was an American news and culture paper, known for being the country's first alternative newsweekly. It introduced free-form, high-spirited, and passionate journalism into the public discourse a tradition it maintained throughout its 6... See More
Grateful Dead, Black Sabbath & more in 1971.......
Item #717976
July 29, 1971
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, July 29, 1971
* Grateful Dead, Black Sabbath, Alice Cooper & more
* Upcoming Gaelic Park concerts advertisement - Bronx
Page 35 has a full page advertisement for upcoming concerts at Gaelic Park with a focus on the Grateful Dead. Other performers include Alice Cooper, Black Sabbath amongst others. (see images)
AI notes: The Grate... See More
1983 THE POLICE - Joan Jett & the Blackhearts...
Item #717974
June 28, 1983
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, June 28, 1983
* The Police - English rock band - musician "Sting"
* Joan Jett and the Blackhearts - Woman rocker
* Shea Stadium music concert advertisement - R.E.M.
Page 83 has a nice full page advertisement for "THE POLICE" with guests "Joan Jett and the Blackhearts" & "R.E.M." (see ... See More
Early heavyweight boxing championship...
Item #717971
June 16, 1869
THE NEW YORK HERALD, June 16, 1869
* Early boxing - Pugilism - pugilists
* Heavyweight bare-knuckle fight
* Boxers Tom Allen vs. Bill Davis
* Post Civil War reconstruction era
Page 10 has an article headed: "THE PRIZE RING" "Fight Between Tom Allen and Bill Davis for $2,000" and more. (see images) Text takes up almost 1 1/2 columns.
Other news of the day. ... See More
Donald Trump receives concealed GUN permit in 1987...
Item #717969
May 19, 1987
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, May 19, 1987
* President & businessman Donald Trump photo
* Granted a concealed carry gun permit in NYC
* English pop rock band Duran Duran
* Part of the second British invasion
* Simon Le Bon - Roger Taylor & more
* "Hungry Like the Wolf" song fame
Page 111 has an article headed: "Piece in Pocket, Peac... See More
1997 "OZZFEST" music festival advertisement...
Item #717968
April 22, 1997
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, April 22, 1997
* "OZZFEST" rock and heavy metal bands
* Ozzy Osbourne - Black Sabbath - Pantera
* Giants Stadium music festival advertisement
Page 9 of the "Choices" section has a nice full page advertisement for an upcoming performance of "OZZFEST" at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford. (... See More
1999 "Rage Against the Machine" concert advertisement...
Item #717967
November 09, 1989
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 9, 1999
* "Rage Against the Machine" rock band
* "Battle of Los Angeles" album tour stop
* Nassau Coliseum - Uniondale, New York
* Concert advertisement - Zack de la Rocha
Page 115 has a nice full page advertisement for a upcoming performance by "RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE" at the Nassau Coliseu... See More
1987 assassination of The Notorious B.I.G....
Item #717954
March 18, 1987
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, March 18, 1987
* Killing of The Notorious B.I.G.
* Biggie Smalls - American rapper
* New York rap scene - gangsta rap
* East Coast hip-hop music pioneer
* Considered one of the best of all time
The front page has a powerful photo of rap icon "The Notorious B.I.G." with heading: "Think B.I.G., 1973-1997&quo... See More
Wonderful broadside on the assassination of Lincoln...
Item #717947
April 15, 1865
JAMESTOWN JOURNAL, EXTRA, Jamestown, New York, April 15th---9 A. M.
* Terrific Abraham Lincoln assassination broadside
* First edition just after the announcement of death
Within the world of newspaper collecting, both major reports and graphic headlines are primary in determining collectability. Other factors are important as well, but the more notable the event and the "f... See More
Ty Cobb testifies in Congress re. baseball integrity...
Item #717946
July 31, 1951
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. July 31, 1951
* Ty Cobb and the integrity of MLB baseball & other sports
* Testifies to U.S. Congress re. organized crime & gambling
The top of page 19 has a two column heading: "Cobb Warns Congress To Leave Baseball Alone" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 28 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally nice.
AI n... See More
Wonderful broadside on the surrender of Robert E. Lee...
Item #717945
April 07, 1865
JAMESTOWN JOURNAL, EXTRA, Jamestown, New York, April 7, (1865)
* General Robert E. Lee's surender
* End of the American Civil War
* Very rare Broadside edition
Within the world of newspaper collecting, both major reports and graphic headlines are primary in determining collectability. Other factors are important as well, but the more notable the event and the "fl... See More
1942 German U-boat crewman buried in America...
Item #717919
July 23, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 23, 1942
* German U-85 - U-boat crewmen
* Sunk off North Carolina coast (29 dead)
* First German submarine sunk by U.S. Navy - USS Roper
* Buried w/ military honors at Hampton National Cemetery
The front page has a two column heading: "29 From a Sunken U-Boat Are Buried at Hampton, Va." (see images) Other World War II coverage throughou... See More
1987 stand-up comedian Sam Kinison advertisement...
Item #717914
November 17, 1987
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 17, 1987
* Sam Kinison - stand-up comedian & actor advertisement
* Felt Forum at Madison Square Garden performance
Page 91 has a full page advertisement for a upcoming New Year's Eve performance by "SAM KINISON" at the Felt Forum in Manhattan. (see images)
AI notes: On December 31, 1987... See More
1987 English rock band ""Genesis" concert ad...
Item #717913
March 17, 1987
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, March 17, 1987
* "GENESIS" English rock band advertisement
* "Invisible Touch" North American tour
* Phil Collins - Mike Rutherford - Tony Banks
* Giants Stadium - East Rutherford performance
Page 46 has a advertisement for a "GENESIS" concert at Madison Square Garden. (see image)
AI n... See More
1987 Megadeth w/ Dave Mustaine performace ad...
Item #717912
February 24, 1987
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Feb. 24, 1987
* Early Megadeth - thrash heavy metal band
* Frontman & guitarist Dave Mustaine
* "Peace Sells... but Who's Buying" concert tour
* Performance at the Ritz nightclub advertisement
Page 100 has a 7 x 5 inch advertisement for a upcoming performance by the thrash metal band "MEGADETH" ... See More
Early 1987 ANTHRAX Manhattan theater concert ad...
Item #717909
May 12, 1987
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, May 12, 1987
* Early ANTHRAX Concert advertisement
* American thrash heavy metal band (NYC)
* Lead guitarist Scott Ian & bassist Dan Lilker
* Beacon Theatre - Manhattan performance
Page 74 has a 7 x 5 inch advertisement for a performance by the thrash metal "ANTHRAX" at the Beacon Theatre in New York City.
... See More
1987 James Hetfield of Metallica editorial...
Item #717908
September 15, 1987
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Sept. 15, 1987
* Metallica editorial w/ James Hetfield photo
* Heavy Metal band - "Master of Puppets" (latest album)
* "Damage, Inc" concert tour without Cliff Burton
* Lars Ulrich - Jason Newsted - Kirk Hammett
Page 83 has an editorial by Deborah Frost on the heavy metal band "METALLIC... See More
1870 Cincinnati Red Stockings baseball....
Item #717903
June 18, 1870
NEW YORK HERALD, June 18, 1870
* Cincinnati Red (reds) Stockings
* Early baseball w/ box scores
Page 5 has a brief article headed: "The National Game" with subhead and box scores. (see) The Redstockings win streak would end a few days later.
Complete with 8 pages, a little margin wear, archival mend on page 3, generally in nice condition.
AI notes: On June 17, 1870... See More
George Washington & the Masons... Nelson & the Battle of the Nile...
Item #717902
December 12, 1798
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Dec. 12, 1798
* Lord Horatio Nelson victorious
* Battle of the Nile - Napoleon Bonaparte
* President George Washington
* Masonic - free masonry - Masons
Most of page 2 is taken up with reports from the Napoleonic War relating to the Battle of the Nile, and includes four notes or letters each signed in type: Horatio Nelson.
The ba... See More
Earliest Tiger Woods PGA ambitions ?...
Item #717901
January 27, 1992
SPORT'S SECTION ONLY of the Los Angles Times, Jan. 27, 1992
* 15 Year old High School student Tiger Woods
* Initial announcement he will play in a PGA tourney
* Nissan Los Angeles Open in Pacific Palisades
* Washington Redskins win Super Bowl XXVI
* Quarterback Mark Rypien voted MVP
* National Football League vs. Buffalo Bills
Although this sport's section features the Wa... See More
John Andretti, Al Unser Jr. & Deion Sanders in 1994...
Item #717899
May 30, 1994
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 30, 1994
* Race car driver John Andretti
* First to attempt "The Double"
* Indianapolis 500 & Coca-Cola 600
* Deion Sanders traded to the Reds
* Al Under Jr. wins the 500
The top of page 11 of the sport's section has a two column heading: "John Andretti Drives 820 Miles for 'Double'" This was the first time a driver r... See More
The Grateful Dead comes East for the 2nd time...
Item #717898
December 21, 1967
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Dec. 21, 1967
* Grateful Dead - 2nd New York City visit
* Village Theater performance advertisement
* Jerry Garcia - Bob Weir - Ron "Pigpen" McKernan
* Andy Warhol pop-up book release party w/ photos
Page 28 has a small but very early advertisement for "The Grateful Dead of San Francisco" which performed two nights at the... See More
Herbert Hoover's presidential nomination...
Item #717897
June 15, 1928
NEWPORT HERALD, Rhode Island, June 15, 1928
* Herbert Clark Hoover nominated for President
* 1928 Republican National Convention
The front page has a nice banner headline: "HOOVER NOMINATED BY SWEEPING MAJORITY" with subhead and photo. (see images) Nice for display.
Eight pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally in good condition.
AI notes: ... See More
1955 "To Hell and Back" movie debut ad...
Item #717896
July 08, 1955
MOTION PICTURE DAILY, New York, July 8, 1955
* "To Hell and Back" movie debut ad
* World War II hero Audie Murphy
* United States Army's Signal Corps
A small-size newspaper focused entirely on the movie industry, the prime feature being a four page centerfold advertisement for the upcoming movie "To Hell and Back", starring Audie Murphy. This famous film... See More
1920 Kapp Putsch... Berlin, Germany...
Item #717895
March 15, 1920
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 15, 1920
* Kapp Putsch - Berlin, Germany
* Wolfgang Kapp & Walther von Luttwitz
* Attempted Weimar Republic Coup d'état
The front page has a nice banner headline: "GENERAL STRIKE SPREADS IN GERMANY; EBERT'S CABINET RALLIES SUPPORTERS; ARMED CLASHES IN MANY DISTRICTS" with many subheads. (see images) Lengthy text continues inside. ... See More
1987 THE CARS & Simply Red Concert Ads...
Item #717885
October 06, 1987
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Oct. 6, 1987
* THE CARS - American rock band - Ric Ocasek
* Madison Square Garden & more concerts advertisement
* Simply Red - English pop band - "Men and Women" tour
* Beacon Theatre - Manhattan performance show
Page 81 has a nice full page advertisement for upcoming performances by "The Cars"... See More
Charge of Speculation against Alexander Hamilton is refuted...
Item #717884
January 10, 1798
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Jan. 10, 1798 The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction.
Page 3 has the latest reports from Congress. The back page has an ad for a recently published book: "Observations on Certain Documents...The History of the United States for the year 1796... See More
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