1963 Sidney Poitier movie opening ad...
Item #704050
October 03, 1963
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 3, 1963
* Lilies of the Field opening day premiere
* Actor Sidney Poitier - comedy-drama
* First African American to win best actor
Page 12 has a 4 1/2 x 4 inch advertisement for the World premiere of "Lilies of the Field" This movie was first shown in New York City on the day this issue was published. The film was ma... See More
John Adams' script signatures...
Item #704048
June 09, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 9, 1798 The front page has a poem titled: "Adams And Liberty - The Boston Patriotic Song, Written by Thomas Paine, A. M." (likely Robert Treat Paine, sources differ)
The front page has 3 Acts of Congress each signed in script type by the President: John Adams, and in block type by the Vice President: Th. Jefferson.
Four pages, wide, untrimme... See More
Act of Congress signed by Washington...
Item #704046
May 10, 1794
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 10, 1794
* President George Washington
* Act of United States Congress
The front page begins with an Act of Congress, signed in script type by the President; Go. Washington. It takes over half the column.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, wide margins, some foxing and minor tears at the margins, nice condition.... See More
Three Acts of Congress signed by George Washington...
Item #704045
April 26, 1794
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 26, 1794
* President George Washington
* Three Acts of U.S. Congress
A great display issue as the front page features not one but three Acts of Congress each signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington, and in block type by the Vice President: John Adams.
The first of the Acts is: "...to authorize the President of the United Sta... See More
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 their was really no reason to save it at the time.... See More
A Washington Act of Congress begins the front page...
Item #704043
November 26, 1791
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 26, 1791 The front page begins with a half-column Act of Congress headed with a nice engraving of a heraldic eagle. It is: "An Act Granting Farther Time for Making Returns of the Enumeration of the Inhabitants in the District of South Carolina", signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington.
Page 3 has an article headed: M. La Fayette"... See More
Acknowledging Washington's third annual address...
Item #704042
November 12, 1791
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 12, 1791
* President George Washington
* re. State of the Union Address
Almost half of the front page is taken up with: "Answers Of Both Houses of Congress to The President's Speech", meaning George Washington's 3rd annual state-of-the-union address.
The first column has "The Senate's Answer" which i
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* President George Washington
* re. State of the Union Address
Almost half of the front page is taken up with: "Answers Of Both Houses of Congress to The President's Speech", meaning George Washington's 3rd annual state-of-the-union address.
The first column has "The Senate's Answer" which i
Five issue lot from before the Revolutionary War...
Item #704040
August 16, 1766
(5) THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated March 9, 1758, June 10, 1760, MArch 3, 1763, Feb. 20, 1768, and May 28, 1772. A nice little group lot providing a flavor of life in England from the period when tensions were growing with its American colonies.
Each issue is complete in 8 pages, 8 by 11 inches, perhaps minor rubbing & foxing to some, generally in good condi... 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.
1949 Amarillo, Texas tornado disaster...
Item #704035
May 16, 1949
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, May 16, 1949
* Amarillo, Potter County, Texas
* F4 tornado storm twister disaster
The front page has a nice banner headline for display: "TORNADO RIPS WEST TEXAS" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 32 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.... See More
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 their 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 their 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
Terrific, lengthy account of the Battle of Tippecanoe...
Item #704018
January 08, 1812
MASSACHUSETTS SPY, OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Jan. 8, 1812
* Battle of Tippecanoe
* William Henry Harrison
This issue contains one of the most detailed, lengthy accounts of the battle of Tippecanoe we have seen in a newspaper, taking 1 1/2 columns on the front page and almost the entirety of page 2.
The letter is datelined Vincennes, 18th Nov. 1811, is signed in type by the commander: W... See More
Major General Alexander Hamilton...
Item #704011
November 06, 1799
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Nov. 6, 1799
* General Alexander Hamilton
* At Trenton, New Jersey
The back page has a nice "War Department" notice mentioning that: "All officers...who are...absent from their commands are required...to report themselves by letter to Major General ALEXANDER HAMILTON..." with a bit more. This is the Alexander Ha... See More
Major General Alexander Hamilton...
Item #704007
October 16, 1799
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Oct. 16, 1799 The back page has a nice "War Department" notice mention that: "All officers...who are...absent from their commands are required...to report themselves by letter to Major General ALEXANDER HAMILTON..." with a bit more. This is the Alexander Hamilton who served again in the military during the Quasi War.
F... 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
Day 2 of "Scarface", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #703991
December 10, 1983
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 10, 1983
* Best "Scarface" film advertisement
* 2nd day after premiere opening
* Crime drama movie - Al Pacino
An issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Scarface" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime publication.
Page 2 ... See More
1983 "Vacation" film review... George Brett "Pine Tar"...
Item #703988
July 25, 1983
SUN-TIMES, Chicago, July 25, 1983
* "National Lampoon's Vacation" film review
* American road comedy cult film - Chevy Chase
* Pine Tar Incident- George Brett at Yankee Stadium
* Kansas City Royals vs. New York Yankees controversy
Page 39 has a heading: "'Vacation' takes Chase back to comic beginnings" with related photo. This is a movie review 4 days prio... 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
Kissinger - 1st Jewish American Secretary of State... Jim Croce 's death...
Item #703969
September 22, 1973
THE NEWS AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, North Carolina, September 22, 1973
* Kissinger - 1st Jewish-American & 1st Naturalized Citizen to become U.S. Secretary of State
* Jim Croce dies in plane crash
The front page has a three-column heading: "Kissinger Confirmed In 78-7 Senate Vote", which tells of ... See More
John Brown's raid, plus much more...
Item #703967
November 08, 1859
NEW YORK TIMES, November 8, 1859 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" being slave ships; "Indian Depredations--Battle at the Del Nofrtge" in New Mexico; &... 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
1928 Bond Dance Hall Explosion...
Item #703962
April 15, 1928
KANSAS CITY JOURNAL, Missouri, April 15, 1928
* Bond Dance Hall explosion disaster
* West Plains, Missouri unsolved mystery
* Coverage in closest large city to the disaster
The front page has 1 1/2 columns of coverage of the horrible Bond Dance Hall fire in West Plains, Missouri with articles headed: "SCREAMS HAUNT BLAST WITNESS", & "BLAST PROBE ON WHEN TOLL MOUNTS... 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
Jefferson's first inaugural address...
Item #703939
March 18, 1801
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 18, 1801
* Thomas Jefferson's first inauguration
* President of the United States
The front page has nearly two columns taken up with: "President Jefferson's Speech, at his Inauguration at Washington, March 4, 1801" which is signed by him in italic type: Thomas Jefferson.
Also on the front page are three Acts of Congress signed in ... See More
The Monroe Doctrine...
Item #703927
December 06, 1823
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 6, 1823
* The complete Monroe Doctrine
* United States foreign policy
An inside page has the "President's Message" being James Monroe's annual address to Congress. Part of his message contains the historic language warning European powers not to get involved in any affairs in the western hemisphere. This direc
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* The complete Monroe Doctrine
* United States foreign policy
An inside page has the "President's Message" being James Monroe's annual address to Congress. Part of his message contains the historic language warning European powers not to get involved in any affairs in the western hemisphere. This direc
Victory at New Orleans... The War of 1812 is over...
Item #703926
February 18, 1815
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, February 18, 1815
* Battle of New Orleans is won by Andy Jackson
* The War of 1812 is over : text of the Treaty of Peace
The front page announces not one but two very significant developments in the War of 1812.
Topped with an engraving of a heraldic eagle (rare for this title) is an announcement headed: "Glorious News ! " "Orlea... See More
Incredible large color print (1867) - perfect for the beer connoisseur...
Item #703921
October 05, 1867
SUPPLEMENT TO THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Oct. 5, 1867 This is a terrific and quite rare full color print captioned: "Hop Picking" - a woodblock print in multiple color pressings. This foldout has an image measuring 16 1/4 by 21 3/4 inches, with the entire print with borders measuring 20 1/2 by 26 3/4 inches. This print is rarely available as it was typically removed from... See More
Terrific & rare account of the Underground Railroad...
Item #703920
December 16, 1857
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 16, 1857 Page 6 has 2 1/2 columns taken up with a terrific, and very uncommon report on the Underground Railroad.
Because it was a secretive operation it is very difficult to find period accounts of its operation. This article specifically has "underground railroad" noted in the heads, which include: "Under-Ground Railroad Report" "Forty-Four ... See More
Seccession Bill passed...
Jewish refugee vessel, Exodus 1947, seized by British...
Item #703917
July 19, 1947
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 19, 1947
* Exodus 1947 - Jewish refuge vessel boarded - 3 killed
* Presidential Succession Act of 1947
The front page has: "3 Slain on Zionist Vessel As Refugees Fight British," which continues on an inside page. Page 5 has: "SILVER ASSAILS SEIZURE - Zionist Hopes U.N. Will Not Tolerate British Action," and, "AMBUSHED BRITON SLAIN IN PALESTI... 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
Charles II offers a pardon in the Popish Plot investigation...
Item #703910
November 03, 1679
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Nov. 3, 1679
* Popish Plot (to kill King Charles II) pardon ?
This issue has two items concerning the curious Popish Plot, the fabricated scheme accusing Catholics of plotting the assassination of King Charles II.
Most of the first column of the front page is taken up with a Royal Proclamation by the king pardon to those providing information in the Popish... See More
Death of the President... Germany near its end...
Item #703909
April 13, 1945
LOS ANGELES EXAMINER--EXTRA, April 13, 1945
* Franklin D. Roosevelt FDR
* Warm Springs, Georgia
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a large, bold headline: "ROOSEVELT DIES" with subhead: "F.D.R. Passes In Slumber At Warm Springs" with a very large photo headed: "Nation Mourns 32nd President".
Also included inside is the "regular" front pa... 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's last public speech & last proclamation...
Item #703906
April 12, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, April 12, 1865 (price reduced due to condition)
* Civil War is over speech
* Abraham Lincoln's last public speech
* Presidential proclamation 128
* Just 2 days before his assassination
The front page has one column heads including: "RECONSTRUCTION" "Important Speech by the President" "His Views On Peace & Reconstruction".... 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
The Velvet Undereground & Nico in 1967...
Item #703896
February 02, 1967
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York City, Feb. 2, 1967
* Andy Warhol's The Velvet Underground & Nico
* Before their first album was released (March 12)
* Electric Circus underground nightclub performance
Page 29 has a nice 9 1/2 x 4 1/2 inch advertisement for a "NICO" gig at the newly opened "Electric Circus" in Greenwich Village. (see image) I suspec... See More
Printed at an institution for the criminally insane...
Item #703889
June 01, 1924
THE FARVIEW ECHO, Farview (Waymart), Wayne County, Pennsylvania, June, 1924
* Rare insane asylum publication
This is an interesting four page newspaper published by the "Farview State Hospital" which was for the criminally insane. The issue contains a wide range of various news tidbits and no advertisements.
Measures about 12 1/2 by 17 inches, very minor margin wear, nice conditio... 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
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* 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
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Page 14 has a small ad for "George Carlin" pe
A Lincoln Proclamation... Many Civil War reports...
Item #703882
September 16, 1863
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, Sept. 16, 1863
* Abraham Lincoln proclamation
* Habeas Corpus suspended
* American Civil War
The front page has much on: "The Evacuation of Morris Island". Inside includes: "From the Armies In Virginia" "Escape From a Pirate" "The Siege of Charleston" "Emancipation In Maryland" "Generals Grant & Ba... See More
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.
1968 Andy Warhol movie premiere...
Item #703874
September 26, 1968
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Sept. 26, 1968
* World premiere advertisement for the movie "Flesh"
* Andy Warhol film - Joe Dallesandro as "The Hustler"
* First showing at Andy Warhol's Garrick Cinema (rare)
Page 55 has a full page advertisement for the World premiere of "Flesh", a Andy Warhol film staring Joe Dallesandro and dire... See More
Jewish soldiers of the Revolutionary War honored...
Item #703873
May 31, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 31, 1939
* Jewish soldiers honored - Memorial Day celebration
* First Shearith Israel Graveyard
* George Washington's letter to the Touro Synagogue mentioned
The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "JEWISH WAR DEAD OF 1776 EXTOLLED", with multiple subheadings and 8 paragraphs of text. Noteworthy is the mention of President George Washington's h... See More
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
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