1963 actress Madeleine Sherwood arrest... civil rights movement...
Item #704344
August 15, 1963
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Aug. 15, 1963
* Canadian actress Madeleine Sherwood arrest
* Civil rights movement in Gadsden, Alabama
* Freedom walk with Martin Luther King, Jr.
Page 7 has a small heading: "Actress Sherwood Jailed in Alabama For Rights March" with report. (see image)
wikipedia notes: Sherwood was blacklisted during the McCarthy era. Act... See More
Eight-hour workday established in 1869...
Item #704342
May 22, 1869
THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 22, 1869
* Eight-hour workday (government employees)
* President Ulysses S. Grant proclamation
Page 3 has an article headed: "WASHINGTON" "The Eight Hour Law Proclamation" "More Colored Office-Holders" and more signed in type: U.S. Grant (see images).
Other news of the day. Complete with all 12 pages, nice condition.... See More
1879 North Brookfield, Massachusetts...
Item #704340
May 07, 1886
NORTH BROOKFIELD JOURNAL, Mass., May 7, 1886
* Worcester County
* 19th century original
A uncommon publication with news of the day and several interesting advertisements throughout.
Complete with 4 pages, light toning, minor wear at the folds, generally in good condition.
1963 Camp Summerlane attack... Racially motivated...
Item #704336
July 18, 1963
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, July 18, 1963
* Camp Summerlane - Western North Carolina
* Pro integration ethical humanist Summer camp
* Rosman NC racist mountaineers attack
The front page has a heading: "Mountaineers Drive Camp Out of Hills, Into Jersey" with lead-in: "Von Hilsheimer Is Organizer" (see images) Article continues on a inside pa... See More
1963 Roy Wilkins NAACP Conference...
Item #704335
June 20, 1963
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, June 20, 1963
* Roy Wilkins - African American civil rights leader
* National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
* "Black Power Movement" Conference at the Judson Memorial Church
The front page has a heading: "Wilkins: Prejudice Has Led America Into Mortal Danger" with related photo. (see im... See More
1889 Mardi Gras carnival ad...
Item #704332
February 18, 1889
THE DAILY PICAYUNE, New Orleans, February 18, 1889
* Mardi Gras carnival advertisement
This uncommon title from the deep South has news of the day with many advertisements. Page 4 has a advertisement for the upcoming Mardi Gras celebration headed: "The Carnival (Mardi Gras), March 5, 1889" (see images) Probably only found in a New Orleans publication, rare as such.
Complete in 8 ... See More
Pittsburgh & the steel industry in 1880...
Item #704288
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, December, 1880 This issue is replete with interesting stories and news events with many related prints, too many to photograph.Featured is a lengthy article: "The City of Pittsburgh" which includes 17 prints of scenes of the city & the steel industry. Stephen Foster as well.
Complete in 160 pages, 6 1/2 by 9 1/4 inches, disbound without... See More
1930 World Series... Baseball...
Item #704278
October 03, 1930
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, October 3, 1930
* Philadelphia Athletics vs. St. Louis Cardinals
* World Series of baseball (game 2)
The front page has a nice banner headline: "ATHLETICS ROUT CARDS 6-1 TO WIN SECOND SERIES GAME" with subheads and photo of George Earnshaw. (see images) Much more in the sport's section.
Complete with 36 pages, light toning and a little wear at... See More
1965 Newport Jazz Festival w/ Frank Sinatra...
Item #704277
July 08, 1965
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, July 8, 1965
* Newport Jazz Festival - music concert
* Singer Frank Sinatra - "Ol' Blue Eyes"
Page 18 has a report from the 1965 Newport Jazz Festival with heading: "The Jazz Scene: Sinatra Is Not of This World" with lead-in: "Report from Newport" (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare i... See More
1901 Beavertown, Michigan murders...
Item #704276
June 05, 1901
THE EVENING NEWS, Detroit, June 5, 1901
* Beavertown, Michigan murders
* Will Arnell spree killings
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "FIVE PEOPLE SHOT BY A FRENZIED HOTEL MAN" with subheads. (see images)
Eight pages, light toning, some margin wear, generally good. Should be handled with care. ... See More
The Spanish-American War...
Item #704266
July 26, 1898
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, July 26, 1898 The front page is dominated by a map headed: "THE SIEGE OF MANILA" with insets of Brig. Gen,. Francis V. Greene, and Gen. Thos. M. Anderson.
Front page one column reads include: "Hurrying Troops On To Porto Rico" "No Trouble In Embarking" "Soldiers Gather at Newport News" "Not To Santiago But Porto... See More
Reinventing the English language...
Item #704265
October 12, 1850
WECLI FONETIC ADVOCET, Sinsinati, O., Octobur 12, 1850
* Rare publication
[Weekly Phonetic Advocate, Cincinnati, Ohio] This is one of the more curious newspapers of the 19th century.
During this time there was a movement afoot to create a new mode of writing & spelling: to spell words as they sounded, phonetically. Obviously it never caught on, but it did result in this unusual ne... See More
Choosing a location for Congress...
Item #704253
November 23, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 23, 1793
* United States Congress
* Choosing a site to build
A page 3 report from Philadelphia notes: "The President of the United States, having summoned the headed of Departments, Chief Justice and other officers of the Government, to meet at Germantown, to advise on the most suitable place for the meeting of Congress; we understand, their deci... See More
Creating billiard balls...
Item #704251
March 04, 1865
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 4, 1865
* Early billiards - pool - snooker
The front page features a nice print of a: "Lathe For Turning Billiard Balls" with a lengthy article taking over one-third of the page. A nice issue for any billiards or pool collector.
Inside has an illustrated article: "Allen's Supporter For Fractured Legs".
Sixteen pages, nice c... See More
The military posts at the Western front...
Item #704243
April 01, 1795
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, April 1, 1795
* Creation of military posts westward
Page 3 has: "Western Posts" being eight in number, with the list and some text concerning them: Dutchman's Point, Point Au Fer, on Lake Ontario, Oswego, at Niagara, Fort Miami, Detroit, Fort Michilimackinack, Natchez along the Mississippi.
Four pages, somewhat ir... See More
Adolf Hitler loses to Hindenburg in the 1932 election...
Item #704230
April 11, 1932
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, April 11, 1932
* Adolph Hitler vs. Paul Von Hindenburg
* Last major setback before rise to power (Hitler)
* Germany presidential election
The front page has an interestedly inconspicuous article that would have more significance in years to come.
The one column head notes: "Hindenburg States Another 7-Year Term" "German Presid... See More
1963 Jules Feiffer "BOOM" cartoon...
Item #704209
February 07, 1963
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Feb. 7, 1963
* Jules Feiffer - American satirist - cartoonist
* "Boom" re. Nuclear atomic H-bomb weapon
Pages 15 through 18 is a four full page cartoon titled: "BOOM" which is a savage take on the H-bomb. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the ... See More
1965 John Lindsay for NYC Mayor notice...
Item #704154
August 19, 1965
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Aug. 19, 1965
* John Lindsay for New York City Mayor
* American politician & Lawyer notice
Page 7 has a full page notice headed: "John Lindsay needs your time" (see images) This is a notice for donations to his campaign for Mayor of New York City. He would be the eventual winner and serve between 1933 and 1973, the coun... See More
Voting Rights Act of 1965 signed into law...
Item #704153
August 12, 1965
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Aug. 12, 1965
* Voting Rights Act of 1965 signed into law
* Civil Rights Movement - racial discrimination
* President Lyndon B. Johnson - editorial
Page 9 has a editorial by Howard Moody headed: "The Challenge: A Bill Comes Due" with lead-in: "The Press of Freedom" (see images) Johnson signed the act just a few d... See More
1965 hypnotist Martin St. James ad...
Item #704152
July 22, 1965
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, July 22, 1965
* Martin St. James performance advertisement
* Australian stage hypnotist & entertainer
* Hypnosis - hypnotism - hypnotized - hypnotic
Page 12 has a 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 advertisement for: "Martin St. James" performance at the Masque Theatre on Broadway. (see image)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item b... See More
1968 Indian dancer Indrani Rahman advertisements...
Item #704151
February 29, 1968
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Feb. 29, 1968
* Indrani Rahan performance advertisements
* Indian classical dancer & beauty pageant winner
* Bharata Natyam - Kuchipudi - Kathakali - Odissi
* Anderson Theatre, Manhattan, New York City
Page 27 has a large advertisement for "INDRANI'S fabulous Festival of Indian Dance, Drama, and Music" (see images... See More
1968 "Here We Go Round The Mulberry Bush"...
Item #704145
March 07, 1968
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, March 7, 1968
* "Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush"
* Opening day premiere in United States
* British comedy film - movie advertisement
* Director Clive Donner - Swinging Sixties
Page 39 has a 7 1/2 x 8 inch advertisement for the America premiere of "Here We Go Round The Mulberry Bush" (see images)
I suspect t... See More
Charged with piracy...
Item #704091
June 12, 1819
THE UNION, Philadelphia, June 12, 1819 Page 3 has an article: "Piracy" noting in part: "Nathaniel White, who was acquitted in December last of the charge of murder...was arraigned...on the charge of being an accessor to the crime of piracy...To this charge he pleaded guilty..." with more.
Four pages, evening toning, some foxing near the margins, good condition.... See More
James Lawrence: the Hornet vs. the Peacock...
Item #704078
March 31, 1813
NEW YORK EVENING POST, March 31, 1813 Page 2 has a full column taken up with a very detailed letter signed in type: James Lawrence, commander of the U.S. ship Hornet, in which he recounts his naval exploits, perhaps the most notable being his taking of the British ship Peacock.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed with wide margins, good condition.
1964 Dudley Moore Trio night club jazz ad...
Item #704044
March 26, 1964
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, March 26, 1964
* English actor Dudley Moore - Trio
* Village Vanguard jazz club advertisement
Page 15 under "cafes & coffee houses" is a small advertisement for "Dudley Moore & His Jazz Trio" (see image)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.... See More
The King's Proclamation to encourage naval recruitment...
Item #704038
March 20, 1755
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, arch 20, 1755 Half of the front page is taken up with: "By the King, A PROCLAMATION, For continuing the encouragements to seamen who shall enter themselves on Board His Majesty's ships of war; for increasing the bounty to all such seamen..." with more.
Four pages, 10 by 12 3/4 inches, repair at the blank spine, nice condition.
1964 Abdulrahman Mohamed Babu speech ad
Item #704032
December 10, 1964
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Dec. 10, 1964
* Abdulrahman Mohamed Babu
* Zanzibar Revolution- Tanzania
* Manhattan Center speech advertisement
Page 17 has a 9 1/2 x 5 inch advertisement for a appearance and lecture by Abdulrahman Mohamed Babu on the Zanzibar Revolution. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason ... See More
Harlem race riot of 1964 w/ photos....
Item #704030
July 23, 1964
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, July 23, 1964
* Harlem race riots - photos
* "Long, Hot Summer"
* Confrontation w/ police
* re. James Powell death
The front page has a one column heading: "'Tear Down The Ghetto'" with some related photos. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to sav... See More
Huge eagle engraving in the masthead...
Item #704022
February 02, 1813
COLUMBIAN CHRONICLE, Philadelphia, Feb. 2, 1813
* Great heraldic eagle masthead engraving
Woodcuts of heraldic eagles in mastheads are somewhat common and are always an attractive feature of such newspapers. But this title offers an engraving far beyond the ordinary. The wingspread on this eagle measures 6 3/4 inches, the largest eagle we have seen in an early newspaper.
As such... See More
The naval hero Horatio Nelson...
Item #704008
October 23, 1799
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Oct. 23, 1799
* Lord Admiral Horatio Nelson
* Stationed in the Mediterranean
* During War of the Second Coalition
Page 2 has two letters signed in type by: Nelson, being the celebrated Horatio Nelson concerning naval actions in Europe.
Page 3 has: "A Proclamation" signed by the governor of Mass., Moses Gill,... See More
1875 Osceola Mills, Pennsylvania fire disaster...
Item #703996
May 21, 1875
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, May 21, 1875
* Osceola Mills, Pennsylvania
* Fire conflagration disaster
The top of the page has a one column heading: "Fires In Pennsylvania" with subhead: "Osceola, Penn., Destroyed" See image for text here.
Other news of the day. Complete in 12 pages, nice condition.
1903 Indianapolis body snatchers business...
Item #703994
February 06, 1903
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Feb. 6, 1903
* Rufus Cantrell "King of the Ghouls" case
* Indianapolis grave robbers - body snatching
The front page has a two column heading: "CORPSE THIEF ON THE STAND" with subhead. (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 fr... See More
Adams selects envoys to negotiate with France, plus their instructions...
Item #703979
April 25, 1798
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, April 25, 1798
* The XYZ Affair
* France relations
* John Adams
Page 2 begins with a document signed by President John Adams headed: "Full Powers" given to the ambassadors to France to whom he has given power to work out the details with the ongoing XYZ Affair and Quasi-War with France.
Following this document is the ve... See More
John Brown's raid, plus much more...
Item #703967
November 08, 1859
NEW YORK TIMES, November 8, 1859
* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid
* Harpers Ferry WV - West Virginia
The front page has various reports on the Harper's Weekly insurrection as well as other items of collector interest.
Among the column heads are: "The Harper's Ferry Insurrection - Lecture by Rev. J. Sella Martin" "Capture of Two Slavers&q... See More
John Brown's raid at Harper's Ferry...
Item #703965
October 24, 1859
NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 24, 1859
* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid
* Harpers Ferry, West Virginia rebellion
The front page has an article headed: "The Virginia Rebellion" "Arrest of one of the Insurgents in Pennsylvania...". Also: "Arrest of A Supposed Insurgent" "Interesting Particulars" "Gov. Wise's Speech on the Insurre... See More
John Brown's raid at Harper's Ferry...
Item #703964
October 22, 1859
NEW YORK TIMES, October 22, 1859
* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid
* Harpers Ferry WV West Virginia
The front page has an article headed: "The Virginia Rebellion" "...Arms Distributed through Virginia--Incidents and Details" and more. The reporting takes nearly 4 columns.
Page 4 has: "The South and the Insurrection" taking over a full co... See More
1967 LSD Acid good or Bad ?... Simon & Garfunkel...
Item #703952
November 03, 1967
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 3, 1966
* LSD - lysergic acid diethylamide
* Psychedelic drug - acid or lucy
* Forum on the benefits & bad affects
* Dr. Timothy Leary - psychiatrist
* Simon and Garfunkel with photo
Page 14 has a heading: "LSD Forum: Why Take the Trip?" Lengthy text continues on multiple pages.
Page 19 has a small heading: &qu... See More
Battle of the Thames... William. H. Harrison & Andrew Jackson...
Item #703911
November 30, 1813
AMERICAN MERCURY, Hartford, Connecticut, Nov. 30, 1813
* Battle of the Thames - Fort Malden
* Shawnee leader Tecumseh killed
* William Henry Harrison victory
Much of the front page is taken up with an Act of Congress signed in type by the President: James Madison.
Page 2 has: "Gen. Harrison's Victory" which is a report on the historic Battle of the Thames in which Harr... See More
1966 Stokely Carmichael & black power...
Item #703908
December 29, 1966
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Dec. 29, 1966
* Stokely Carmichael performance at the Village Theatre
* Civil Rights Movement activist and organizer
* "Turn this Town Out" Black Power & March Against Fear
* Psychedelic celebration w/ Timothy Leary ad
The front page has a heading: "Stokely Carmichael: He Turns Them On" with lead-in: "At... See More
Abraham Lincoln calls for more troops...
Item #703905
March 16, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, March 16, 1864
* Abraham Lincoln
* More troops order
Among the front page column headings on the Civil War are: "From Washington" "Another Call for Troops from the President" "Two Hundred Thousand More Men Wanted" "A Draft Ordered for the 15th of April" with the draft document signed: Abraham Lincoln.
Eight pages, nice con... See More
Much on the secession issue...
Item #703903
April 30, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, April 30, 1861
* Virginia secession - joins Confederacy
Pages 4 and 5 have a wealth of reporting on the ongoing secession of the states and the work towards that end by several.
A few reports include: "Preparing For an Election" which begins: "The people of Virginia are to vote, some four weeks hence, on the momentous issue of secession or union...&quo... See More
As America takes over at New Orleans...
Item #703901
December 24, 1803
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 24, 1803
* re. Louisiana Purchase
* General James Wilkinson
* Early New Orleans
The front page has an editorial headed: "Louisiana" which seems to be critical of the recent purchase.
A page 2 item from "New Orleans" says: "...It is expected that the troops, under Gen. Wilkinson are now on their way to take possession of the... See More
1965 Lorraine Hansberry death... Greenwich Village...
Item #703887
January 14, 1965
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Jan. 14, 1965
* Lorraine Hansberry death w/ photo
* African American playwright & writer
* "A Raisin in the Sun" play fame
* Best publication to be had
The bottom of the front page has a photo of Lorraine Hansberry with text. (see image) Great to have in the publication as she was living on Bl
... See More
* African American playwright & writer
* "A Raisin in the Sun" play fame
* Best publication to be had
The bottom of the front page has a photo of Lorraine Hansberry with text. (see image) Great to have in the publication as she was living on Bl
1964 Andy Warhol & his movies... George Carlin...
Item #703884
July 30, 1964
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York City, July 30, 1964
* Andy Warhol & his movies
* Film critic Jonas Mekas
* Experimental underground films
* Film critic Jonas Mekas
* Experimental underground films
* Early stand-up comedian George Carlin
Page 13 has a article by film critic Jonas Mekas regarding Andy Warhol and his many underground movies.
Page 14 has a small ad for "George Carlin" pe
... See More
Page 14 has a small ad for "George Carlin" pe
1977 Elvis Presley death... Memphis, Tennessee...
Item #703878
August 17, 1977
MEMPHIS PRESS-SCIMITAR, Tennessee, August 17, 1977 (Final Edition)
* Hometown Issue
* Elvis Presley Death
* Great For Display
The front page has a historic banner headline: "Memphis Leads World in Mourning For Elvis Presley" with subheads and related photos. Photos inside as well. (see) Best to have in this title.
Complete in 50 pages, nice condition.
... See More
* Hometown Issue
* Elvis Presley Death
* Great For Display
The front page has a historic banner headline: "Memphis Leads World in Mourning For Elvis Presley" with subheads and related photos. Photos inside as well. (see) Best to have in this title.
Complete in 50 pages, nice condition.
Lincoln's assassination was to have been at his inauguration...
Item #703871
April 26, 1865
WORCESTER DAILY SPY, Massachusetts, April 26, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln's funeral train tour (New York stop)
* His assassination 1st planned for Inauguration day ?
This issue has a combination of Lincoln-related reports, and end of war items, front page reports including: "General Sherman's Conduct" "The Murder Fixed For the 4th of March" & "Le... See More
Chasing after Jefferson Davis... On Lincoln's funeral...
Item #703863
May 05, 1865
UTICA MORNING HERALD, New York, May 5, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln's burial
* Springfield, Illinois funeral
Pages 2 and 3 have some reports concerning the closing events of the Civil War, as well as on Lincoln's funeral. Articles include: "The War" "The Pursuit & Arrest of the Assassins" "The President's Remains" The Funeral At Springfield"... See More
Eulogy on the death of Abraham Lincoln...
Item #703861
May 03, 1865
UTICA MORNING HERALD, New York, May 3, 1865
* President Abraham Lincoln assassination
* Funeral train cortege arrives in Chicago
Pages 2 and 3 have several reports relating to both Lincoln's funeral and the final events of the Civil War, including: "The President's Remains" "The Cortege at Chicago" "The War" and more.
Four pages, never bound no ... See More
Prints of Lowell, Massachusetts...
Item #703835
April 26, 1856
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, April 26, 1856
* Lowell, Massachusetts scenes
The front page features a print of: "The New Addition to the Boston State House" with a related article.
Other prints include: "Boston Railroad Depot, Lowell, Mass." "Junction of the Concord & Merrimac Rivers, Lowell, Mass." "Court House, Lowell" and: "View o... See More
Early reports on pending troubles in Texas...
Item #703832
November 11, 1835
WORCESTER REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, Nov. 11, 1835 The front page has: "TEXAS" which begins: "The Despotic determination of Santa Anna to invade Texas and either capture or destroy the settlers in that province, must inevitably lead to a civil war..." with more. Then a short item "Texas" notes: "Every thing relating to the pending revolution in Teas is of d... See More
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