1938 Battle of Xuzhou ending... China...
Item #715590
May 19, 1938
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. May 19, 1938
* Battle of Xuzhou coming to an end
* Empire of Japan vs. Republic of China
* Second Sino-Japanese War - Chinese Army
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "JAPANESE OPEN BIG ATTACK ON SUCHOW, VITAL POINT IN WAR" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 24 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally ver... See More
1910 Jack Johnson vs. James J. Jeffries...
Item #715588
July 06, 1910
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 6, 1910
* Jack Johnson vs. James J. Jeffries
* Heavyweight boxing championship bout
* Boxing's first "Fight of the Century"
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "JEFFRIES DISQUALIFIED, SAYS RICKARD, BEFORE KNOCKOUT BLOW GIVEN" with subheads. (see images) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the &quo... See More
Babe Ruth joins the Yankees...
Item #715587
January 08, 1920
THE DAY, New London, Conn., January 8, 1920
* Babe Ruth joins the New York Yankees
* Biggest deal (Boston flop) in sport's history ?
The bottom of page 11 has a somewhat discrete but historic report with one column heading: "The Little Joker Comes To Light"
Article begins with: "Sale of Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees was another strike..." (see image) Rut... See More
1st non-stop transpacific flight in 1931...
Item #715586
October 05, 1931
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, October 5, 1931
* 1st non-stop transpacific airplane flight
* Hugh Herndon Jr. & Clyde Edward Pangborn
The front page has a banner headline: "HERNDON, PANGBORN LAND NEAR SEATTLE" with subhead, related photo and map. (see images) First report coverage on the 1st non-stop transpacific airplane flight. (Japan to Washington State)
... See More
A pair of "London Gazette" issues: the English edition & the French edition...
Item #715585
October 18, 1694
GAZETTE DE LONDRES, March 14, 1677 This is a rare issue of the French edition of the very famous "London Gazette", obviously printed for the French-speaking residents of London, This is only the 5th or 6th such French language edition we have encountered in our 50+ years.
Of special note is we were able to pair this issue up with the corresponding issue of the LONDON GAZETTE printed in London... See More
Only one issue is recorded in the United States...
Item #715584
May 25, 1796
KLINE'S CARLISLE WEEKLY GAZETTE, Pennsylvania, May 25, 1796 This is a very scarce title from 18th century America. Brigham's "History & Bibliography of American Newspapers" notes that only the American Antiquarian Society has this issue.
The entire front page is taken up with reports from the "Federal Legislature".
Most of pages 2 & 3 are taken up with European reports, but page 3 does... See More
Colonial Boston with American content...
Item #715582
November 21, 1768
THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, Nov. 21, 1768 The front page is entirely taken up with "...the account given of the late transactions respecting Sir Jeffery Amherst by the friends of the administration." with much on the relationship with General Gage.
Portions include: "...for Sir J.A. was the only person in England who could not go to America in that capacity. He had been Commander in Chief there; th... See More
We may not have offered this colonial title before...
Item #715581
June 18, 1759
GREEN & RUSSELL'S BOSTON POST-BOY & ADVERTISER, June 18, 1759 This is one of the less common colonial titles we have offered. A very handsome masthead with two ornate engravings, one of a sailing ship & the other of a horse-mounted post boy delivering the news.
Page 2 has reports from various American cities, including one item: "We hear from Albany that General Amherst, having re... See More
On the new town of Manayunk, Pennsylvania...
Item #715570
December 01, 1827
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 1, 1827
* "Flat Rock" becomes Manayunk, Philadelphia
Page 2 has an interesting article headed: "Manayunk", previously known as Flat Rock, which is a nice article on this town just north of Philadelphia.
It notes: "This new village at 'Flat Rock' on the Schuylkill, near Phila., has five cotton mills...e... See More
1975 "The Rocky Horror Show" broadway musical debut ad...
Item #715567
February 24, 1975
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Feb. 24, 1975
* "The Rocky Horror Show" musical play debut
* Grand premiere on Broadway advertisement
* Actor/singer Tim Curry as Dr. Frank-N-Furter
Page 79 has a 10 1/2 x 8 inch advertisement for the grand premiere performance of "The Rocky Horror Show" musical at the Belasco Theatre on Broadway.
Note: When The... See More
1975 Lynyrd Skynyrd editorial & QUEEN ad...
Item #715566
February 10, 1975
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Feb. 10, 1975
* Ronnie Van Zant & Lynyrd Skynyrd editorial
* QUEEN English rock band - Freddie Mercury
* Avery Fisher (Philharmonic) Hall concert ad
Pages 100 & 101 has editorial headed: "Lynyrd Skynryd's Closet Crackers" with photo of Ronnie Van Zant. (see images)
Page 103 has a advertisement for a early perfo... See More
1978 The Marshall Tucker Band concert ad...
Item #715563
October 02, 1978
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 2, 1978
* The Marshall Tucker Band - Southern rock
* Blues, country and Jazz music - Doug Gray
* Concert at Madison Square Garden advertisement
Page 107 has a nice full page advertisement for "The Marshall Tucker Band" concert at Madison Square Garden.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was real... See More
1988 "Stand and Deliver" opening day film ad...
Item #715552
March 22, 1988
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, March 22, 1988
* "Stand and Deliver" American drama film
* Opening day movie premiere advertisement
* Edward James Olmos - Lou Diamond Phillips
Page 65 has a nice advertisement for the opening day of the film "Stand and Deliver" in Manhattan. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because t... See More
1977 Jewish Americans... Jews... Israel & Palestine...
Item #715549
March 07, 1977
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, March 7, 1977
* Breira - left-wing position on Israel
* First national membership conference
* Far-right Jewish Defense League
* The American Jewish establishment
* Jews - anti-Semitism in America
The front page has a headline: "JEW AGAINST JEW; An American Witch Hunt and Israel's Survival" (see images)
Starting o... See More
Review & premiere of "Batman Forever", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #715546
June 16, 1995
CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angles Times, June 16, 1995
* Best "Batman Forever" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Superhero film - Jim Carrey - Val Kilmer
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Batman Forever" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertain... See More
Just before Saratoga: Burgoyne, Howe, Franklin, and more...
Item #715534
January 05, 1778
THE NEW YORK GAZETTE AND THE WEEKLY MERCURY, Jan. 5, 1778 The masthead features a very nice coat-of-arms engraving.
Almost the entire front page is taken up with various Proclamations and Declarations, the first being one by: "Sir Henry Clinton" which is a "Proclamation" followed by: "A Proclamation, By Major General James Robertson", then a "Declaration" by W. Howe, plus more.
Page 2 has some... See More
University of Mississippi.... James H. Meredith....
Item #715532
October 03, 1962
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., October 3, 1962
* James Howard Meredith
* University of Mississippi
* 2nd day of enrollment
The front page has a two column heading: "Violence at Ole Miss Ebbs, Gloom Remains" with subhead and related photo showing Meredith talking to a reporter. (see images) More on page 11.
Complete with 34 pages, light toning at the margins, tiny binding holes al... See More
1905 Russian Revolution...
Item #715530
January 19, 1905
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Monday, Jan. 19, 1905
* Pre-Bloody Sunday massacre (3 days away)
* St. Petersburg, Russia - Russian revolution
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "SHRAPNEL BURST OVER CZAR'S HEAD" with subhead. (see images) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are... See More
Very rare campaign newspaper, only one issue recorded elsewhere...
Item #715527
August 07, 1838
THE EXPOSTULATOR Boston, Aug. 7, 1839 A very rare title, and this is the volume 1, number 1 issue. It is presumed to not have existed beyond 1839 and the American Antiquarian Society only has issues thru the end of October. No late dates are known elsewhere, in fact beyond the AAS only two issues have but a single issue each, neither of which are this date we are offering.
This is a campaign ... See More
1970's Pinball Machines craze...
Item #715517
August 02, 1976
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, July Aug. 2, 1976
* Pinball machines craze of the 70's
* Solid-state era - microprocessors
* Electronic gaming in it's infancy
The front page has a heading: "Crazy About PINBALL!..." Pages 14 & 15 has an editorial on the current craze for pinball machines that was entering the solid-state era in the gaming indus... See More
1976 Rick Meyerowitz illustrations...
Item #715516
July 19, 1976
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, July 19, 1976
* American artist Rick Meyerowitz
* Animal House film poster art fame
* Convention Couples Sketchbook
Pages 16 & 17 contain a double page illustration with a political theme done by American artist Rick Meyerowitz. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save ... See More
Rare piece of political Americana: the birth of Gerrymandering...
Item #715496
Terrific broadside: "Natural And Political History of THE GERRY-MANDER! In Two Chapters.....With Cuts."* Extremely rare broadside
* Eldridge Gerry - Gerrymandering
* Essex County, Massachusetts redistricting
* Republicans & upcoming state elections
Information from dealer Barry Lawrence Ruderman notes:
"Rare political broadside featuring the first political cartoon i... See More
"Man On Moon" says it all...
Item #715494
July 21, 1969
THE PITTSBURGH PRESS, Pennsylvania, July 21, 1969 This issue features a wonderful front page, as it has almost no text (save for photo captions) outside the large & bold banner headline: "MAN ON MOON".
There are 3 related photos, with a wealth of related articles and kphotos inside.
Complete in 2 sections with 40 pages, some expected rubbing at the central fold, nice condition.... See More
World War II has ended...
Item #715493
August 14, 1945
PITTSBURGH SUN-TELEGRAPH--EXTRA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 14, 1945 The bold, banner headline reports: "President Truman Announces: WAR OVER McArthur to Rule Japan" with a large, celebratory photo on the front page.
Being an "Extra" edition this may be complete in ten pages, otherwise it is the complete first section of two. A piece cut from the back leaf does not affect war-related items, minor wea... See More
Brutal Indian attack in Arizona... Robert E. Lee... much more...
Item #715492
July 15, 1861
NEW YORK ILLUSTRATED NEWS, July 15, 1861 Formatted much like the popular Harper's Weekly, but a much scarcer title.
The full front page shows: "Capture of a Picket After Heroically Defending Himself Against About 50 Assailants, near Cloud's Mill, Virginia". Other prints include a dramatic double page centerfold: "Indian Massacre on the Frontier. Descent On a Settler's Cabin In Arizona" (small... See More
Uncommon title... unique engraving in the masthead...
Item #715491
June 18, 1791
THE PHENIX; OR, WINDHAM HERALD, Windham, Connecticut, June 18, 1791 A very uncommon title with an engraving in the masthead of the legendary phoenix consumed in fire and rising from the ashes. And it's a very early issue as well, volume 1, number 15.
Page 2 has a report concerning the Riley family murder by Indians, about which much can be found on the web. Page 3 has mention that: &quo... See More
Terrific & detailed issue on the Battle of New Orleans...
Item #715490
February 09, 1815
MIDDLESEX GAZETTE, Middletown, Connecticut, Feb. 9, 1815 A wealth of great content on this historic Battle of New Orleans, a major victory for General Andrew Jackson. Curiously, this battle was actually fought after the treaty ending the War of 1812 was signed, not known in Louisiana at the time.
The front page has: "Of New Orleans", followed by: "Very Good News from New Orleans", then an: "E... See More
Madison's state-of-the-union address for 1815...
Item #715489
December 13, 1815
CONNECTICUT SPECTATOR, Middletown, Dec. 13, 1815 Most of page 2 is taken up with the: "PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE", being the annual state-of-the-union address signed in type by: James Madison.
In this annual message, Madison reflects up the events of the year, including the conclusion of the War of 1812, with many additional concerns for the nation. Page 3 has a lengthy editorial concerning it.
Four... See More
Black-bordered issue on the death of the Lieutenant Governor...
Item #715487
August 21, 1815
CONNECTICUT MIRROR, Hartford, Aug. 21, 1815 Pages 2 and 3 have all columns and margins in wide, black mourning rules, signifying the death of someone famous. In this case it is for the death of the Lt. Governor, with the page 3 announcement beginning: "With the liveliest emotions of sorrow, it is our painful duty to announce to our readers, & the public, the death of HIS HONOUR CHAU... See More
1978 "BOSTON" concert advertisement...
Item #715485
October 23, 1978
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Oct. 23, 1978
* BOSTON -American rock band
* "Don't Look Back" album tour
* Nassau Coliseum concert advertisement
Page 93 has a nice full page advertisement for a upcoming performance by "BOSTON" at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was ... See More
Displayable issue on the Republican elephant...
Item #715477
March 08, 1884
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 8, 1884 For a political junkie--and a Republican--this could be the best Harper's Weekly for display as the entire front page print is captioned: "The Sacred Elephant. This Animal Is Sure To Win, If It Is Only Kept Pure And Clean, And Has Not Too Heavy A Load To Carry."
This drawing is by Thomas Nast who created the republican elephant and the democratic donke... See More
1975 David Bowie & Cheech & Chong advertisements...
Item #715476
October 03, 1974
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 3, 1974
* David Bowie - English singer songwriter musician
* Diamond Dogs Tour - rock-opera style show format
* Radio City Music Hall concert advertisement
* Comedy duo "Cheech & Chong's Wedding Album" release
Page 57 has a nice full page advertisement for "Bowie"concert performances at Radio City M... See More
1975 Sly and the Family Stone & QUEEN ads...
Item #715474
January 20, 1975
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Jan. 20, 1975
* Sly and the Family Stone Concert advertisement
* Psychedelic soul band at Radio City Music Hall
* 1st major racially integrated & mixed gender group
* QUEEN English rock band - Freddie Mercury
* Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center concert ad
Page 105 has a full page ad for "Sly & the Family Stone" ... See More
1975 Jayne County... glam punk rock... Craig Russell...
Item #715473
January 06, 1975
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Jan. 6, 1975
* Jayne (Wayne) County at the Coventry ad
* First openly transgender rock music singer
* Glam proto-punk foul mouthed songwriter
* Craig Russell (Canadian actor) female impersonator
* Trude Heller's Club performance advertisement
Page 44 has two advertisements for upcoming performances by "WAYNE COUNTY ... See More
First trans-Pacific flight to Australia...
Item #715472
June 09, 1928
NEW YORK HERALD TRIBUNE, June 9, 1928
* 1st Trans-pacific airplane flight ends
* Southern Cross monoplane to Australia
* Sir Charles Edward Kingsford Smith
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "Pacific Flyers Arrive in Australia; Fight Gales on Flight From Fijis" with subheads and related pictorial. (see images) More on page 2.
Incomplete issue conta... See More
Charles W. Holman killed... stunt pilot...
Item #715469
May 18, 1931
NEW YORK TIMES, May 18, 1931
* Charles W. Holman killed
* Stunt pilot - aerobatics
* St. Paul, Minnesota fame
The front page has a one column heading: "'SPEED' HOLMAN DIES IN CRASH AFTER DIVE" with subheads. (see images)
Complete in 38 pages, light toning at the margins, a little irregular along the spine, generally in very nice condition.... See More
1975 "Great American Music Fair" festival ad...
Item #715468
August 04, 1975
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, August 4, 1975
* "Great American Music Fair" festival advertisement
* Syracuse, New York - Beach Boys - Doobie Brothers
* America - Jefferson Starship and more
Page 85 has a nice full page advertisement for the upcoming "GREAT AMERICAN MUSIC FAIR" at the New York State fairgrounds in Syracuse. (see images)
... See More
1976 Rock band "Queen" concert ad
Item #715467
January 12, 1976
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Jan. 12, 1976
* 1st "Queen" North America concert tour
* "A Night at the Opera" "Bohemian Rhapsody"
* Beacon Theatre - New York City advertisement
Page 79 has a full page advertisement: "... Invite You To A Night At The Opera With QUEEN..." This one of the very 1st Queen concerts in North... See More
Black feminist Michelle Wallace in 1974...
Item #715465
July 28, 1975
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, July 28, 1975
* African American Michelle Wallace editorial
* Black feminist author - cultural critic
Pages 6 & 7 has a editorial written by Michelle Wallace with two related photos. See images for portion of the text.
wikipedia notes: From 1974 to 1975, Wallace worked at Newsweek as a book review researcher. During this pe... See More
1976 "The Doobie Brothers" concert advertisement...
Item #715464
July 14, 1975
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, July 14, 1975
* The Doobie Brothers - American rock band
* "What a Fool Believes" "Black Water" song fame
* Roosevelt Stadium - Jersey City concert advertisement
Page 85 has a nice full page advertisement for a upcoming "THE DOOBIE BROTHERS" concert at Roosevelt Stadium in Jersey City, New Jersey.
... See More
1933 Ringgold, Louisiana Negro lynching...
Item #715463
February 20, 1933
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, February 20, 1933
* Nelson Nash, Negro lynching - hanging
* Ringgold, Bienville Parish, Louisiana
The top of page 2 has a one column heading: "LOUISIANA MOB LYNCHES NEGRO AFTER SLAYING" with subhead. (see images) First report coverage on the lynching of Nelson Nash in Ringgold, Louisiana.
Complete with 27 pages, rag edition in very nice conditi... See More
1976 Democrat politician Wayne Hays sex scandal...
Item #715460
June 14, 1976
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, June 14, 1976
* Ohio Democrat politician Wayne Hays
* Sex scandal with secretary Elizabeth Ray
The front page has a headline: "Sexual Politics: WAYNE HAYS MUST GO" with a piece on the scandal that begins on page 13 with related photo. See images for portion of the text.
wikipedia notes: In May 1976, the Washington Post broke the sto... See More
Michigan Stadium "The Big House" dedication...
Item #715448
October 21, 1927
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Friday, October 21, 1927
* Michigan Stadium "The Big House" opening
* Formal dedication (EVE) - Wolverines
* NCAA College football - Michigan-Ohio State rivalry
The front page of section two (sports) (pg. 29) has a banner heading: "TWO REGULAR PLACES ON MICHIGAN TEAM UNDECIDED" with subheads. Also a one column heading: "85,000 TO SEE M... See More
The Beatles come to Shea Stadium in 1966...
Item #715427
June 02, 1966
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, June 2, 1966
* The Beatles concert advertisement for Shea Stadium
* Liverpool, England rock band - counterculture music
* John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr & George Harrison
Page 13 has a advertisement for "The Beatles" which performed one night at Shea Stadium in New York City. This ad measures 3 1/2 x 1 3/4 inc... See More
Paul McCartney Is Dead urban legend lecture ad...
Item #715426
November 06, 1969
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 6, 1969
* Roby Yonge lecture ad - American radio DJ
* Paul is dead folktale saga - McCartney
* Urban legend - conspiracy theory - Beatles
Page 28 has a 4 x 2 inch advertisement for: "IS PAUL McCARTNEY DEAD OR ALIVE??" lecture by Roby Yonge. (see image)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was real... See More
Washington Square Village sold... Moondog ad...
Item #715425
December 26, 1963
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Dec. 26, 1963
* Washington Square Village sold
* New York University buys
* Moondog - Louis Thomas Hardin
* Blind composer, Musician, performer
* Greenwich Village performance advertisement
The front page has a heading: "NYU IS Top Landowner, Buys Washington Sq. Village" Article continues on multiple inside pages.
... See More
Reverend Thomas De Witt Talmage sermon...
Item #715421
December 17, 1885
THE CUBA PATRIOT, December 17, 1885
* Reverend Thomas De Witt Talmage
Page 3 has an article headed: "TALMAGE'S SERMON" with subheads. (see images) Text takes up about 1 1/2 full columns.
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 8 pages, generally in nice condition.
Second Battle of the Piave River (1918)...
Item #715419
June 23, 1918
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, June 23, 1918
* Second Battle of the Piave River ends
* Kingdom of Italy vs. Austria-Hungary
* World War I - WWI Italian Front - Italy
The front page has a nice banner headline: "ITALIANS WIN FIRST ROUND OF BATTLE" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 40+ pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally in good condition.
... See More
Meletius IV of Constantinople death...
Item #715418
July 30, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 30 1935
* Meletius IV of Constantinople
* Greek Patriarch of Alexandria
* Emmanuel Metaxakis death
The top of page 19 has a one column heading: "GREEK PATRIARCH, 65, DEAD IN EGYPT" with subheads and photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 38 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high qualit... See More
Prohibition starting in America in 1920....
Item #715394
January 20, 1920
THE CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, January 20, 1920.
* U.S. prohibition at the beginning
* No more beer or liquor - temperance
* From the city where crime would arise
* Prohibition officially started a few days prior
The front page has a one column heading: "SUPREME COURT TO PASS ON DRY LAW'S VALIDITY" with subhead.
The top of page 7 has a one column heading: "FEDER
... See More
* U.S. prohibition at the beginning
* No more beer or liquor - temperance
* From the city where crime would arise
* Prohibition officially started a few days prior
The front page has a one column heading: "SUPREME COURT TO PASS ON DRY LAW'S VALIDITY" with subhead.
The top of page 7 has a one column heading: "FEDER
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