1978 Bob Marley editorial w/ photos...
Item #705520
April 17, 1978
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, April 17, 1978
* Bob Marley and the Wailers editorial w/ photos
* Jamaican reggae music singer songwriter - guitarist
The front page has a heading within a photo of Bob Marley: "Bob Marley Satisfies His Soul" (see image)
Page 75 has a editorial with same heading and another photo of Marley. (see images)
I suspect this to b... See More
Opening day review for the 1978 movie "Pretty Baby"...
Item #705518
April 10, 1978
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, April 10, 1978
* "Pretty Baby" - American historical drama film
* Opening day movie review and advertisement
* Brooke Shields - Susan Sarandon - Keith Carradine
Page 45 is taken up with the opening day review of the drama film "Pretty Baby" with heading: "Little Lolita Lost" and related photo. (see image... See More
Opening day ad for the 1978 movie "Madame Rosa"...
Item #705515
March 20, 1978
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, March 20, 1978
* Madame Rosa - American opening day advertisement
* French drama film movie - Actress Simone Signoret
The back page has a full page ad for the opening day showing of "Madame Rosa" (see images) Page 41 has a smaller ad for the film.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no reas... See More
Feature on Brian Eno... Pat Benatar's music career begins at a NYC nightclub...
Item #705448
April 03, 1978
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, April 3, 1978
* Pat Benatar - American singer and songwriter
* Woman musician's career begins at a NYC nightclub
* Noticed for the first time by a record representative
* Feature article on Brian Eno - music pioneer
Page 81 has a amazing ad for "PAT BENATAR" performances at the Tramps nightclub in New York City. T... See More
1978 March Against South Africa's Apartheid...
Item #705446
March 06, 1978
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, March 6, 1978
* NAACP sponsored march to Centennial Park
* Opposition to South Africa's apartheid
* Nashville, Tennessee - Men's tennis Davis Cup
Page 12 has a heading: "March Against Apartheid..." with related photo. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no reason t... See More
1974 Attica film American premiere advertisement...
Item #705443
April 11, 1974
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, April 11, 1974
* ATTICA - American documentary film
* 1971 Attica prison riot - uprising - rebellion
* American premiere movie advertisement
Page 78 has a 14 x 6 inch advertisement for for the American premiere of "ATTICA" film in Manhattan. This film was directed by Cinda Firestone. (see images)
I suspect this to b... See More
1976 "RUSH" NYC nightclub concert ad...
Item #705442
December 13, 1976
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Dec. 13, 1976
* RUSH - Canadian progressive rock band
* Geddy Lee - Neil Peart - Alex Lifeson
* "All The World's A Stage" album tour
* Palladium nightclub concert hall advertisement
* and the Capitol Theater in Passaic, New Jersey
Page 103 has a advertisement for upcoming "RUSH" concerts at the Palladiu... See More
1978 "Meat Loaf" NYC nightclub concert ad...
Item #705381
March 06, 1978
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, March 6, 1978
* MEAT LOAF - American singer musician
"Bat Out of Hell" debut album tour concert
* Palladium nightclub concert hall advertisement
Page 55 has a 10 1/2 x 6 1/2 advertisement for upcoming "MEAT LOAF LIVE" concerts at the Palladium nightclub in Manhattan. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extr... See More
1974 David Bowie & The Allman Brothers concert advertisements...
Item #705380
July 10, 1974
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, July 11-17, 1974
* David Bowie - English singer songwriter musician
* Diamond Dogs Tour - rock-opera style show format
* Madison Square Garden concert advertisement
* The Allman Brothers Band - Dickey Betts
* American rock band concert advertisement
* Nassau Coliseum - Uniondale, New York
Page 55 has a nice full page advertisem... See More
1976 Washington Sqaure Park race riot... NYC...
Item #705379
September 27, 1976
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Sept. 27, 1976
* Washington Square Park race riots - NYC
* Racially charged violence - Negroes vs. whites
The front page has a heading: "ALL QUIET IN WASHINGTON SQUARE; What Price Peace in the Park?" Pages 16 & 17 has a report headed; "What Price Peace in the Park" with subhead and related photo.see image... See More
1974 James Taylor concerts advertisement....
Item #705373
April 18, 1974
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, April 18, 1974
* James Taylor - American singer - songwriter - guitarist
* Concert performances at 2 venues advertisement
Page 55 has a full page advertisement for upcoming "JAMES TAYLOR IN CONCERT" performances at Carnegie Hall and Nassau Coliseum. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because the... See More
Very early Boy Scout magazine...
Item #705369
November 04, 1922
THE SCOUT, London, Nov. 4, 1922 An early issue of the Boy Scout magazine, and noted in the masthead: "Founded by Sir Robert Baden-Powell" who is credited with founding the Boy Scouts.
This was very much the "Boy's Life" of its day, with various articles & stories of interest to boys and scouts. Various illustrations as well including a color cover.
Complete in 2... See More
Dramatic Hawaii statehood newspaper... From Honolulu...
Item #705364
March 12, 1959
THE HONOLULU ADVERTISER, Hawaii, March 12, 1959 See the photo for this very dramatic & displayable front page.
Nearly half of the front page is taken up with: "Congress Says YES ! " in huge letters dropped out of a large red box, above which is printed: "Statehood Extra". The banner headline beneath the box is: "Hawaii To Become 50th State" with other relat... See More
Death of Chairman Mao in a Beijing, China, newspaper...
Item #705351
September 10, 1976
PEOPLE'S DAILY, Peking (Beijing), China, Sept., 10, 1976 This is likely the most notable issue reporting the death of Chairman Mao Tse Tung (Zedong) of the People's Republic of China who died Sept. 9.
The full front page is taken up with his black-bordered photo headed (in translation): "Eternal Glory To The Great Leader And Great Teacher Chairman Mao Testung!" Within the ... See More
1974 Steve Miller Band & Ten Years After...
Item #705347
March 28, 1974
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, March 28, 1974
* Steve Miller Band - American classic rock group
* Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum concert ad
* Ten Years After - British blues rock band
* Madison Square Garden advertisement
Page 53 has a advertisement for a upcoming "STEVE MILLER BAND" concert at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. (see i... See More
1974 Gregg Allman & Deep Purple concert ads...
Item #705346
March 07, 1974
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, March 7, 1974
* Gregg Allman - Musician - singer - songwriter
* Carnegie Hall concert advertisement - Manhattan
* Deep Purple - English hard rock band
* Heavy metal & modern hard rock music pioneers
* Madison Square Garden concert advertisement
Page 47 has a nice full page advertisement for upcoming "The GREGG ALLMAN ... See More
Germany's illustrated magazine from the Nazi era...
Item #705341
September 07, 1939
BERLINER ILLUSETRIRTE ZEITUNG (Berlin Illustrated Newspaper), Germany. Sept. 7, 1939 This was the "Life" magazine of Germany from during the Nazi era. And this was the first issue printed after the Nazi invasion of Poland on September 1.
The front page shows a German bomber pilot on mission over Poland. There are many war-related photos inside including one of Hitler and Goring, a... See More
1979 Neil Young w/ Crazy Horse concert ad...
Item #705339
August 20, 1979
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Aug. 20, 1979
* Neil Young - Canadian-American singer - songwriter
* "Rust Never Sleeps" album concert tour w/ Crazy horse
* Palladium nightclub concert hall advertisement
Page 45 has a nice full page advertisement for upcoming "NEIL YOUNG" concerts at the Palladium nightclub in Manhattan. (see images)
I sus... See More
One of the most dramatic Kennedy assassination issues to be had...
Item #705327
November 22, 1963
CITIZEN-NEWS, Hollywood, California, Nov. 22, 1963 See the photos for one of the most dramatic front pages to be had reporting the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Save for the caption to the photo the only word on the front page is in huge, bold letters: MARTYRED !
The remainder of the front page is taken up with a huge, black-bordered photo of "John Fitzgerald Kenned... See More
Very early Charlie Chaplin performance advertisement...
Item #705324
March 02, 1915
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, March 2, 1915 Page 5 has a very early Charlie Chaplin notice, being an advertisement for his appearance: "Charlie Chaplin at the Plaza Today. The Greatest Cutup in History..." which includes the iconic full-figure photo of him in his popular role as 'The Tramp'. Chaplin had just arrived in the United States in December, 1913.
Twelve... See More
The death of Clara Barton...
Item #705323
April 12, 1912
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, April 12, 1912 The top of the front page first column notes: "FOUNDER OF RED CROSS SOCIETY IS DEAD" plus: "Miss Clara Barton Was First To Organize Branch of the Great International Relief Society in America" "Death early Today Caused By Pneumonia" and more. The report takes over half off the column.
Fourteen pages, library stamp in th... See More
An incredible display issue on the end of World War II...
Item #705320
August 14, 1945
THE WILMINGTON NEWS--EXTRA, North Carolina, August 14, 1945 When it comes to huge, screaming headlines on the end of World War II they can't possibly get much better than this.
Taking about three-quarters of the front page, in letters 8 1/4 and 4 7/8 inches high, is: "JAPS QUIT ! " with subhead: "Truman Confirms War's End".
Given the pagination of the 4 pages be... See More
The Dust Bowl storm of 1934...
Item #705307
May 12, 1934
NEW YORK TIMES, May 12, 1934 The front page begins with one column heads: "HUGE DUST CLOUD, BLOWN 1,500 MILES, DIMS CITY 5 HOURS" "Soil, Loosened by Drought in West, Hovers High in Air--Belt 1,800 Miles Wide" "Weigh 300,000,000 Tons" and more. Additional related coverage with photos on page 8.
Wikipedia notes that on May 11, 1934, a strong two-day dust storm re... See More
Allen Ginsberg and Dustin Hoffman...
Item #705300
May 26, 1966
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, May 26, 1966 A great issue of this famous counter-culture newspaper as the front page features an article with photo of: "Allen Ginsberg: Hustler for Life".
It is worth noting that "The Village Voice" was an American news and culture paper, known for being the country's first alternative newsweekly. Founded in 1955, the Voice began as a p... See More
Governor Woodrow Wilson.... Baseball... Coney Island...
Item #705291
August 19, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Aug. 19, 1911 The front page is a photo of: "Admiral Togo in America."
A full page is taken up with: "Some Chips from the Diamond" by Kemble, being a collection of ten somewhat comic prints of baseball players. The players include Honus Wagner, Christy "Matty" Mathewson, Ty Cobb and Johnny Evers, among others.
Twenty-four pages, ... See More
1972 Festival of Hope for crippled children...
Item #705282
August 03, 1972
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Aug. 3 1972
* Festival of Hope - for crippled children
* Two-day rock concerts at Roosevelt Raceway
* Jefferson Airplane - The James Gang
* Elephant's Memory - Bo Diddley & much more
Page 29 has a full page advertisement for the "FESTIVAL OF HOPE", a benefit music festival for crippled children. Many of the kn... See More
Jill Johnston's 1971 "The making of a lesbian chauvinist"
Item #705279
March 04, 1971
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, March 4, 1971
* Jill Johnston's "Lois Lane is a lesbian"
* Author, cultural critic, feminist activist
* Noteworthy columnist for The Village Voice
* Radical lesbian separatism movement - theory
The top of page 9 has a heading: "Lois Lane is a lesbian" Lengthy article continues on multiple inside pages.
I sus... See More
One of the most dramatic Kennedy assassination issues to be had...
Item #705266
November 22, 1963
CITIZEN-NEWS, Hollywood, California, November 22, 1963
* Unique JFK assassination issue
See the photos for one of the most dramatic front pages to be had reporting the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
Unlike most issues of the day, which would have had a photo of JFK on the front page and a headline like "Kennedy Assassinated" with a wealth of reporting, this newsppaer... See More
Printed on board the Queen Mary...
Item #705195
June 18, 1961
OCEAN TIMES, R.M. S. Queen Mary, North Atlantic Edition, June 18, 1961 An interesting newspaper printed on board this famous ship. Various news of the day with ads focused on vacationers to Europe.
Sixteen pages, 11 by 14 inches, very nice condition.
President Roosevelt dies...
Item #705194
April 13, 1945
THE STARS AND STRIPES, Italy Edition, April 13, 1945 The 3-line banner headline announces: "PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT DEAD AT 63" with a black-bordered photo of him. The report datelined at Washington, April 12, begins: "President Franklin Delano Roosevelt died this afternoon at 4:35 p.m...at his "little White House" at Warm Springs, Ga...".
The back page has a ... See More
From American-occupied Japan...
Item #705193
November 29, 1945
NIPPON TIMES, Tokyo, Japan, Nov. 29, 1945 An interesting Japanese newspaper with an interesting history.
It began as "The Japan Times" in 1897 intending to give the Japanese an opportunity to read and discuss news and current events in English to help Japan participate more fully in the international community.
It incurred several name changes including the "Nippon Times&quo... See More
Miniaturized for convenience & weight...
Item #705192
April 10, 1945
THE EVENING BULLETIN, Philadelphia, April 10, 1945 This is the: "Special Overseas Edition" as noted in the masthead, being a miniaturized version with just a few ads & with mostly news. Meant primarily for military personnel during WWII.
Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 10 3/4 inches, very nice condition.
Man Walks On Moon...
Item #705191
July 21, 1969
PHILADELPHIA DAILY NEWS, July 21, 1969,. Pagewide headline "Man Walks On Moon!" with subheads: "Armstrong and Aldrin Explore Surface Two Hours" and: "Apollo Lunar Feat Thrills World".
The front page photos show Armstrong & Aldrin on the moon's surface. More photos and reports on pages 2 and 3.
Tabloid-size, complete in 56 pages, very nice condition.... See More
From the nation's capital on the assassination of JFK...
Item #705190
November 23, 1963
THE WASHINGTON POST, Nov. 23, 1963 Outside of a Dallas newspaper, this would be the best city for a report on President Kennedy's assassination. The two line banner head repots: "President Kennedy Shot Dead; Lyndon B. Johnson Is Sworn In". The front page includes a color photo captioned: "John Fitzgerald Kennedy" and also the famous photo of Lyndon Johnson being sworn... See More
Neat title... Christy Mathewson mention...
Item #705188
March 21, 1925
THE MOSQUITO, Perth Amboy, New Jersey, March 21, 1925 A curious little newspaper which appears to be the combination of the Middlesex Plain Dealer and the Perth Amboy Press. Filled mostly with local news and tidbits, many quite folksy and humorous, plus many ads as well. The front page has a bit noting: "Christy Mathewson, of baseball fame, was recently named one of the trustees of the ... See More
By famed attorney & politician William Jennings Bryan...
Item #705172
January 20, 1905
THE COMMONER, Lincoln, Nebraska, Jan. 20, 1905 As noted just under the title: "William J. Bryan, Editor & Proprietor". Bryan was an unsuccessful Democratic Presidential nominee in 1896, 1900 and 1908. He was a strong supporter of Prohibition in the 1920s, and energetically attacked Darwinism and evolution, most famously at the Scopes Trial in 1925. Five days after winning the c... See More
Bob Dylan at 1969 Isle of Wight music festival...
Item #705164
September 11, 1969
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Sept. 11, 1969
* Bob Dylan performance at Isle of Wight
* American folk singer - songwriter
* Post near-fatal motorcycle accident
Pages 40 & 41 has an article with a small heading: "Bob Zimmerman" and 4 related photo. This was about the recent Isle of Wight music festival with a focus on Bob Dylan. (see images)
wikipe... See More
Germany's illustrated magazine from the Nazi era...
Item #705162
November 30, 1939
BERLINER ILLUSETRIRTE ZEITUNG (Berlin Illustrated Newspaper), Germany. Nov. 30, 1939 This was the "Life" magazine of Germany from during the Nazi era. The full front page is a photo of a Nazi pilot with a map of England, the caption reading in part: "...how German pilots see England." Keep in mind that the war in Europe began almost 3 months earlier. Two pages inside are ... See More
First Woman to fly the Atlantic...
Item #705160
June 06, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 6, 1928
* Woman aviator Amelia Earhart
* About to make history* Airplane "Friendship"
Less than 13 months after Charles Lindbergh's heralded accomplishment, Amelia Earhart became the first woman to achieve the feat. The front page has a three column headline: "EARHART PLANE POISED FOR OCEAN DASH" with subheads. (see) Lengthy text c... See More
Ted Williams ends the season above .400...
Item #705153
September 29, 1941
MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, Minnesota, Sept. 29, 1941 Not only is it difficult to find reports on Ted Williams' season-ending .406 batting average--which has yet to be topped--but when they are found they are typically very small, inconspicuous reports without headlines.
This report is a somewhat pleasant exception as the sports page (page 13) has a 4 column headline: "TED W... See More
Funeral for Babe Ruth...
Item #705152
August 19, 1948
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, Aug. 19, 1948 The front page has most of a column with heads: "FUNERAL FOR BABE RUTH IS HELD IN N.Y." "Great King of Swat Is Laid to Rest" "Thousands Of People Are Present For the Services".
Complete in 16 pages, very nice, clean condition.
Official opening of the Golden Gate Bridge...
Item #705151
November 13, 1936
SAN FRANCISCO EXAMINER, California, Nov. 13, 1936 There may not be a better newspaper covering the opening of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge than this, with a banner headline: "THOUSANDS JAM BAY BRIDGE" and a large front page photo. A nice display issue.
More photos and various descriptions are on the following pages.
Complete in 40 pages, irregular at the spine margin and partial... See More
1976 The Allman Brothers Band breakup...
Item #705145
October 11, 1976
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Oct. 11, 1976
* The Allman Brothers Band breakup
* American Southern blues rock band
* Gregg & Duane Allman - Dickie Betts
The front page has a heading: "WHY THE ALLMAN BROTHERS DIED YOUNG..." with photo of Gregg allman and Dicky Betts.
Page 12 has a heading: "Why the Allman Brothers Died Young" with som... See More
1975 Bad Company Madison Square Garden concert ad...
Item #705144
May 26, 1975
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, May 26, 1975
* Bad Company - Straight Shooter album tour
* English rock supergroup band - Paul Rodgers
* Madison Square Garden concert advertisement
* Leslie West - American guitarist singer songwriter
* Beacon Theater on Broadway performance ad
Page 121 has a nice full page advertisement for a "Bad Company" concert... See More
1918 Krazy Kat & Abie The Agent comic strips...
Item #705130
May 02, 1918
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, May 2, 1918
* Early "Krazy Kat" comic strip
* Cartoonist George Herriman
* "Abie the Agent" Jewish car salesman
* Harry Hershfield "the Jewish Will Rogers"
Pages 12 & 13 have four early comic strips titled: "Baron Bean", "Abie The Agent" & "Krazy Kat". See images for the full "Krazy Kat&qu... See More
Premiere of "Fly Away Home", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #705128
September 13, 1996
CALENDAR section only of the Los Angeles Times, Sept. 13, 1996
* Best "Fly Away Home" film advertisement
* Grand Opening day movie premiere & review
* Family adventure drama - Actor Jeff Daniels
An issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Fly Away Home" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertain... See More
Hawaii statehood announced from Honolulu...
Item #705127
March 12, 1959
HONOLULU STAR BULLETIN, Hawaii, March 12, 1959
* Best Hawaii statehood issue
* Terrific for display
This would be "the" displayable issue to own recognizing Hawaii becoming the 50th state of the Union.
The huge banner headline across the top of the front page--in red ink--reads: "STATEHOOD!" with an 8 1/2 by 6 inch color print of an American flag with 50 sta... See More
Germany's illustrated magazine from the Nazi era...
Item #705124
May 20, 1936
BERLINER ILLUSETRIRTE ZEITUNG (Berlin Illustrated Newspaper), Germany. May 20, 1936 This was the "Life" magazine of Germany from during the Nazi era. The full front page has two photos showing Nazi soldiers with more military scenes inside.
Complete in 44 pages, 11 by 14 3/4 inches, minimal margin wear, never bound nor trimmed, good condition.
Great issue for any motorcycle enthusiast...
Item #705117
July 05, 1913
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 5, 1913 A nice color cover showing construction workers using a riveting tool on iron beams for a skyscraper under construction. The most interesting article is nearly a full page on: "The Genealogy of the Motorcycle" which includes 18 illustrations of the earliest of motorcycles.
Other items include "Submarine Photography - A New Art"... See More
1974 David Bowie & The Allman Brothers concert advertisements...
Item #705095
June 27, 1974
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, June 27, 1974
* David Bowie - English singer songwriter musician
* Diamond Dogs Tour - rock-opera style show format
* Madison Square Garden concert advertisement
* The Allman Brothers Band - Dickey Betts
* American rock band concert advertisement
* Nassau Coliseum - Uniondale, New York
Page 63 has a nice full page advertisement... See More
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