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1988 "IRON MAIDEN" w/ Ace Frehley concert advertisement...
Item #718666
June 14, 1988
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, June 14, 1988
* "IRON MAIDEN" concerts advertisement
* English heavy metal band performances
* With Ace Frehley's Comet - Former KISS
* "Seventh Tour of a Seventh Tour" tour
Page 80 has a nice full page advertisement for the upcoming "IRON MAIDEN" performances in the New York City a... See More
1988 "BIG" & "FUNNY FARM" opening day advertisements...
Item #718664
June 07, 1988
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, June 7, 1988
* "Big" & "FUNNY FARM" film advertisements
* Grand Opening Day premiere showings
* Fantasy comedy movie - actor Tom Hanks
* Chevy Chase - Madolyn Smith Osbourne
Page 54 has a nice advertisement for the opening day of "BIG"
And page 58 has another opening ad for "FU... See More
1988 "MONSTERS OF ROCK" tour concerts advertisement...
Item #718660
June 21, 1988
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, June 21, 1988
* "Monster of Rock" tour concerts advertisement
* Giants Stadium - East Rutherford, New Jersey
* Van Halen - Metallica - Scorpions - Dokken
* Heavy metal - rock music bands - performances
Page 81 has a nice full page advertisement for the upcoming "Monsters of Rock" tour concert performances at... See More
1989 "ELVIS COSTELLO" performance advertisement...
Item #718657
August 08, 1989
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Aug. 8, 1989
* "Elvis Costello" concert performance
* English singer - songwriter and more
* "Palladium" nightclub advertisement
Page 66 has a nice full page advertisement for a upcoming "ELVIS COSTELLO" performance at the Palladium nightclub in Manhattan. (see image)
AI notes... See More
Kennedy assassination report in a Dallas newspaper...
Item #718623
November 23, 1963
THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Nov. 23, 1963
* President John F. Kennedy JFK assassination
* From the city where he was assassinated
* Slightly 2nd rate with minor left margin wear
A quite rare & extremely desirable newspaper with a first report on John F. Kennedy's assassination, from the city where it happened.
The two line bold banner headline proclaims: "KENNEDY SLAIN ON... See More
1965 Village Voice placard... Jules Feiffer...
Item #718622
February 25, 1965
Here is what I believe to be a placard advertisement for the Greenwich Village publication "Village Voice" with a focus on the weekly cartoon by the famed Jules Feiffer. A written date on the back reads: "Feb. 25, 1965" which means this was from the beginning of the counterculture movement in America. I searched the internet to try to find a similar item and nothing comes up. I... See More
World War II about to start... Europe on edge...
Item #718621
August 29, 1939
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, August 29, 1939
* World War II about to start in 2 days
* Adolph Hitler defying the World
* Poland invasion is imminent ?
The front page has a nice headline with: "HITLER STALLS" in bold lettering and: "British Tells Him 'No Munich' And Europe Holds Its Breath Waiting for His Answer!" with various subheads. (see images) ... See More
1915 Sinking the RMS Lusitania tensions...
Item #718619
June 17, 1915
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, June 17, 1915
* Sinking of the RMS Lusitania investigation
* German U-boats terror - British ocean liner
The front page has a one column heading: "LUSITANIA BOATS NOT AVAILABLE FOR USE" (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 from this... See More
Historic Civil Rights Bill passing the Senate in 1964...
Item #718618
June 19, 1964
THE DETROIT NEWS, June 19, 1964
* American Civil Rights Act of 1964
* Passes United States Senate (eve)
The top front page has a banner headline on the day of the historic moment during the Civil Rights movement: "OK of Rights Bill Near; Goldwater Voting 'No'" Nice for display. Coverage on the day of the Senate's passage of this historic Civil Rights Act, wh... See More
Jim Thorpe's reinstatement re. Olympic medals...
Item #718617
October 14, 1982
USA TODAY, Oct. 14, 1982
* Jim Thorpe Olympic medals reinstatement
* Indian athlete from Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Page 3 of the sport's section has a four column heading: "Thorpe's Olympic honors restored" with photo. (see images) First report coverage on the IOC reinstating Thorpe posthumously.
Complete with all sections (40 pages), nice condition.
AI notes: In Oct... See More
1982 Tmple Mount shooting... Jerusalem...
Item #718616
April 13, 1982
SUN-TIMES, Chicago, April 13, 1982
* Temple Mount shooting - Dome of the Rock
* Old City of Jerusalem - Allan Harry Goodman
* Violent protests by Palestinians - Muslims
The front page has a banner headline: "Palestinian riots mount" Coverage continues inside with two related photos.
Complete with 88 pages, tabloid size, small 45 cent stamp just above the ... See More
1951 Walt Disney's "Alice in Wonderland" pre-World premiere...
Item #718615
July 23, 1951
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 23, 1951
* Disney's animated movie "Alice in Wonderland" to be introduced to the world
* Opening day premiere advertisement for Manhattan (5 days prior)
Page 14 has a 5 3/4 x 4 3/4 inch advertisement for the upcoming premiere showing of "ALICE IN WONDERLAND" in Manhattan. (see images)
Complete with 36 pages, rag edition in great conditi... See More
1920 Union Club riot in Manhattan... Irish-Americans...
Item #718611
November 26, 1920
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 26, 1920
* Union Club riot in Manhattan
* Irish & Anglo-Americans clash
* A hanging British flag as provocation ?
* Post "Bloody Sunday" in Dublin, Ireland
The front pager has a nice banner headline for display: "IRISH RAID NEW YORK CLUB" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 20 pages, light toning ans a little wear at t... See More
1988 NYPD & the Tompkins Square riots...
Item #718610
August 16, 1988
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Aug. 16, 1988
* 1988 Tompkins Square Park riots
* East Village, Manhattan, New York City
* Homeless, squatters & drug dealers
* NYPD police brutality complaints
The front page has a heading: "Night Clubbing" with subhead and related photo. (see images) And beginning on page 10 is an ed... See More
The atomic bomb is dropped on Japan...
Item #718567
August 08, 1945
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, Aug. 8, 1945
* Atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan
* World War II ending - surrender nears
Of course this publication is mostly financial related, but because of the historical significance of this particular event, the front page has some first hand reporting with a small one column heading: "Atomic's Bomb Force 'Diabolical,' Japs Say; Full E... See More
1986 MADONNA "Like a Virgin" tour video editorial...
Item #718561
February 11, 1986
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Feb. 11, 1986
* Early MADONNA editorial w/ photo
* Singer - songwriter - actress - model
* Regarding her "Like a Virgin" tour video
Page 45 has a somewhat short editorial on Madonna's "Virgin Tour" concert video with the photo of her in a wedding dress that was used on the album cover. (see images)
AI no... See More
1988 "RAIN MAN" opening day advertisement...
Item #718552
December 20, 1988
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Dec. 20, 1988
* "Rain Man" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* American road comedy-drama
* Tom Cruise & Dustin Hoffman
Page 85 has a nice advertisement for the opening day of "RAIN MAN" in Manhattan. (see image)
AI notes: Rain Man, released in 1988 and directed by Ba... See More
1989 "TESTAMENT" performance advertisement...
Item #718549
November 07, 1989
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 7, 1989
* "TESTAMENT" concert performance
* American heavy thrash metal band
* Musicians Eric Peterson & Chuck Billy
* Ritz nightclub in Manhattan advertisement
Page 129 has a 7 x 5 inch advertisement for a upcoming "TESTAMENT" performance at the RITZ nightclub in Manhattan. (see ima... See More
1990 "TREMORS" opening day ad & review...
Item #718548
January 23, 1990
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Jan. 23, 1990
* "Tremors" cult classic film advertisement
* Opening day premiere in Manhattan
* American monster horror movie review
* Kevin Bacon - Fred Ward - Michael Gross
Page 79 has a advertisement for the opening day of the film "TREMORS" in Manhattan. (see image)
And page 82 has the opening review fo... See More
1988 "Working Girl" opening day ad & review...
Item #718547
December 27, 1988
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Dec. 27, 1988
* "Working Girl" film advertisement
* Opening day premiere in Manhattan
* American romance comedy drama
* Melanie Griffith and Harrison Ford
Page 79 has a advertisement for the opening day of the film "Working Girl" in Manhattan.
And page 76 has the opening review for the film with... See More
1990 JOE SATRIANI concert advertisement...
Item #718545
February 27, 1990
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Feb. 27, 1990
* Joe Satriani concert advertisement
* American instrumental rock guitarist
* Beacon Theatre - Manhattan performance
* ONLY ONE IN INVENTORY ***
Page 78 has a nice full page advertisement for a upcoming "JOE SATRIANI" performance at the Beacon Theatre in Manhattan. (see images)
AI notes:... See More
1988 Bob Dylan & Metallica "...And Justice for All" album...
Item #718539
October 11, 1988
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Oct. 11, 1988
* Bob Dylan performances at Radio City Music Hall advertisement
* Metallica heavy metal band advertisement
* "...And Justice for All" album release
* James Hetfield - Jason Newsted - Kirk Hammett - Lars Ulrich
Page 85 has a nice full page advertisement for upcoming concerts by "BOB DYLAN... See More
Adolf Hitler & Benito Mussolini meet in Rome...
Item #718509
May 04, 1938
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 4, 1938
* Dictators Adolph Hitler & Benito Mussolini
* Pre World War II meeting in Rome, Italy
The front page has a five column heading: "Czech's Fate Up to Duce and Hitler" with subheads. (see images) More on page 2 with related map. Two related photos and heading is on the back page.
Complete with 36 pages, rag edition in very nice condi... See More
Battle of Madrid begins in 1936...
Item #718508
November 09, 1936
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, November 9, 1936
* Battle of Madrid Spain begins
* Nationalists assault
* Spanish Civil War
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "Rebels Bomb Madrid; Thousands Terrified By Midnight Sky Raid" with subhead. (see images) More on page 2 with related photo. Coverage on the beginning of the Battle of Madrid.
Complete with 24 page... See More
1942 USS Yorktown Midway sinking....
Item #718507
September 20, 1942
MINNEAPOLIS SUNDAY TRIBUNE, September 20, 1942
* USS Aircraft Carrier Yorktown sinking
* Battle of Midway aftermath
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a two column heading: "The Order Was 'Abandon Ship'" with lead-in: "Officer Tells of Yorktown's Last 60 Hours Afloat" and subhead. (see images) Lengthy report continues on page 4.
This sinking act... See More
1964 St. Louis Cardinals win World Series...
Item #718505
October 16, 1964
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., Oct. 16, 1964
* St. Louis Cardinals win World Series
* vs. New York Yankees - MLB baseball
The front page has a five column heading: "Cards Capture World Series" with subheads and related photo. (see images) Much more in the sport's section with more headings, box scores and few more related photos.
Complete with 52 pages, light tonin... See More
1922 Erskine Childers execution...
Item #718504
November 25, 1922
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., November 25, 1922
* Robert Erskine Childers executed
* Irish Nationalist - Irish Civil war
The front page has a one column heading: "CHILDERS' FATE FAILS TO MOVE BRITISH PRESS" with subhead. (see image)
Complete with 12 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally in good condition.
AI notes: Robert Erskin... See More
Early Bob Dylan's 1st all electric concert 1965 ad...
Item #718503
August 26, 1965
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Aug. 26, 1965
* Early Bob Dylan concert advertisement
* Live at Forest Hills Tennis Stadium - Queens
* First all electric guitar set (historic)
Page 15 has a somewhat small advertisement for a upcoming "BOB DYLAN" concert at the Forest Hills Tennis Stadium in Queens. This ad measures 3 x 1 3/4 inches. (see image) This conce... See More
Young Brothers Massacre.... Brookline, Missouri...
Item #718500
January 06, 1932
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, January 6, 1932
* Young Brothers Massacre - ends in Houston
* Brookline, Missouri - Public enemy era
* The Ozarks Mountains - police killings
The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "SLAYERS OF SIX KILL EACH OTHER WHEN CORNERED" with subhead. Photo of Harry and Jennings Young are on the back page with heading. (see images)
Complete with 28 pages,... See More
Babe Ruth's baseball career shorten ?...
Item #718499
June 07, 1929
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, June 7, 1929
* Babe Ruth is sidelined with illness
* New York Yankees - MLB baseball
The front page has a one column heading: "RUTH VERY ILL, MAY BE OUT OF LINEUP A YEAR" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 64 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally good.
AI notes: In June 1929, Babe Ruth fell ill with a gastrointest... See More
Bill Cummings wins 1934 Indianapolis 500...
Item #718497
May 31, 1934
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, May 31, 1934
* Indianapolis 500 automobile race
* Wild Bill Cummings wins (1st report)
* Indianapolis 500 automobile race
* Wild Bill Cummings wins (1st report)
The top of page 29 has a banner heading: "Wild Bill Cummings Victory at Indianapolis Fulfills Childhood Dream" with subheads. (see images) This issue has some spine wear which affects the Cummings report with some letters sliced off.
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Prelude to U.S. entering the Vietnam War ?...
Item #718494
October 19, 1964
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. Oct. 19, 1964
* United States involvement in Vietnam War prelude ?
* North Vietnamese territory aircraft bombings
The front page has a two column heading: "North Viet Nam Says Its Villages Strafed" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with all 24 pages, tiny binding holes along the spine, nice condition.
AI notes: In October 1964, U.S. i... See More
Opening ad for the movie "The Lost Boys"...
Item #718491
August 04, 1987
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Aug. 4, 1987
* Best "The Lost Boys" film advertisement
* Opening Day movie World premiere
* Horror comedy - Vampires - cult classic
Page 57 has a nice advertisement for the World Premiere in New York City for: "The Lost Boys" Being a weekly publication, this is actually the opening day (World premiere) ad for this... See More
1918 George Cutshaw baseball photo...
Item #718490
February 20, 1918
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Feb. 20, 1918
* Second baseman George Cutshaw photo
* Pittsburgh Pirates (Trade) - MLB baseball
Page 11 has a one column photo headed: "George Cutshaw Has Fielding System That Seldom Fails Him" with text. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragil... See More
Battle of Okinawa ending... General Buckner is killed...
Item #718489
June 20, 1945
THE STARS AND STRIPES, June 20, 1945
* Battle of Okinawa, Japan ending
* General Simon B. Buckner death
* Tenth United States Army commander
* Dwight E. Eisenhower's welcome home
The top of the front page has a heading: "Japanese Shellfire Kills Gen. Buckner At Okinawa Front" with photo. (see images)
General Buckner was killed during the closing days of the Battle of Okinaw... See More
1990 ACE FREHLEY of KISS performance advertisement...
Item #718488
February 13, 1990
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Feb. 13, 1990
* Ex-KISS lead guitarist Ace Frehley solo concert
* Hard rock music - Trouble Waklin' album tour
* The Spaceman - Space Ace - Frehley's Comet
* The Ritz Manhattan nightclub advertisement
Page 82 has a 4 1/2 x 4 3/4 inch advertisement for a upcoming "ACE FREHLEY" perform... See More
1990 "They Might Be Giants" performances advertisement...
Item #718468
February 06, 1990
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Feb. 6, 1990
* "They Might Be Giants" TMBG performances
* American alternative rock and children's band
* Musicians John Flansburgh and John Linnell
* Village Gate Manhattan nightclub advertisement
Page 114 has a 7 x 4 3/4 inch advertisement for a upcoming "They Might Be Giants" per... See More
1986 Julian Lennon concerts advertisement...
Item #718460
May 13, 1986
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, May 13, 1986
* Julian Lennon concert advertisement
* John and Cynthia Lennon's son
* "The Secret Value of Daydreaming" album tour
* Radio City Music Hall performances
Page 68 has a nice full page advertisement for upcoming performances by "JULIAN LENNON" at Radio City Music Hall in Manhattan... See More
Early 1986 SLAYER editorial & concert ad...
Item #718459
December 02, 1986
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Dec. 2, 1986
* Early SLAYER editorial & concerts
* American thrash heavy metal band
* Guitarists Kerry King & Jeff Hanneman
* Editorial and Ritz performance advertisement
Page 109 has an editorial on thrash metal band Slayer with heading: "Raising Hell" and related photo.
And page 143 has a a... See More
1986 "TOP GUN" opening day advertisement...
Item #718458
May 20, 1986
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, May 20, 1986
* Blockbuster "Top Gun" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Military action drama film - Tom Cruise
Page 62 has a 9 x 6 1/2 inch (not counting the locations underneath) advertisement for the opening day showing of "TOP GUN" (see images)
AI notes: Released in May 19... See More
1986 David Lee Roth concert advertisement...
Item #718457
November 11, 1986
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 11, 1986
* David Lee Roth concert advertisement
* Post Van Halen frontman vocalist
* "Eat 'Em and Smile" album tour
* Nassau Coliseum solo performance
Page 69 has a nice full page advertisement for a upcoming performance by "DAVID LEE ROTH" at the Nassau Coliseum. (see images)
AI... See More
1981 Bruce Springsteen & Bob Marley...
Item #718453
May 12, 1981
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, May 13-19, 1981
* Bob Marley death by cancer - (1st report)
* Jamaican reggae music singer songwriter - guitarist
* Early Bruce Springsteen "The Boss" concerts
* American rock singer, songwriter & guitarist
Page 87 has a full page advertisement for upcoming concerts by "BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN" at the Meadowla... See More
1961 White Horse Tavern w/ photo...
Item #718447
June 22, 1961
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, June 22, 1961
* White Horse Tavern - Hudson Street
* Bohemian culture - writers & artists
* Drunken antics of Jack Kerouac fame
The front page has a heading: "The Wonderful World Of the White House" with photo inside the tavern. (see images) Article continues inside.
AI notes: In 1961, the White Horse Tavern stoo... See More
1982 "QUEEN" concert ad...
Item #718446
August 03, 1982
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Aug. 3, 1982
* Queen - British rock band
* Meadowland - East Rutherford
* "Hot Space" tour concert advertisement
* Freddie Mercury - Brian May
Page 50 has a 7 x 4 1/2 inch advertisement for upcoming performances by "QUEEN" "With Special Guest Billy Squier" at the Meadowlands in East Rutherfor... See More
1977 Parliament-Funkadelic funk band w/ photos...
Item #718445
July 25, 1977
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, July 25, 1977
* Parliament w/ Funkadelic band editorial
* George Clinton's P-Funk rock collective
* Pioneers of the funk mucis culture of the 1970s
The top of pages 38 & 39 has a banner heading: "The U.S. Funk Mob: 'We Can Be As Bad As We Need To Be'" with a few related photos. (see images)
AI notes: The Ju... See More
1979 "Judas Priest" album & concert advertisement...
Item #718435
November 05, 1979
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 5, 1979
* Judas Priest - English heavy metal band
* Album "Unleashed in the East" release & tour
* Concert performance at the "Palladium" nightclub
* Robert Halford - Ian Hill - Glenn Tipton
Page 83 has a 11 x 6 1/2 inch advertisement for the release of Judas Priest's album "Unleashed... See More
Historic 1985 "The Star Wars Trilogy" NYC screening...
Item #718434
April 02, 1985
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, April 2, 1985
* Historic "Star Wars Trilogy" screening at RKO Warner Theatre
* "Star Wars" "The Empire Strikes Back" "Return of the Jedi"
* Luke Skywalker - Darth Vader - Princess Leia - Han Solo
Page 46 has a historic advertisement for: "The Star Wars Trilogy"... See More
1974 David Bowie & The Allman Brothers concert advertisements...
Item #718433
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
1973 airplane crash death of Jim Croce...
Item #718432
September 27, 1973
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Sept. 27, 1973
* Jim Croce death in airplane crash w/ photo
* American folk & rock singer songwriter
* "Bad, Bad Leroy Brown" song fame
Page 43 has a heading: "Jim Croce, 1943-73" with photo. (see images)
AI notes: Jim Croce died tragically on September 20, 1973, at the age of 30, in a plane crash shortly a... See More
1966 American flag burning as art ?...
Item #718430
April 14, 1966
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, April 14, 1966
* American flag burning in theater performance
* Puerto Rican artist Jose Rodriquez-Soltero
* Timothy Leary appearance ad - Andy Warhol
Page 7 has a heading: "American Flag Burned In Theatre Spectacle" with lead-in: "Closing Threatened" and 2 related photos. (see images)
AI notes: In 1966, Jos&eacu... See More
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