1973 Summer Jam at Watkins Glen...
Item #701441
August 02, 1973
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Aug. 2, 1973
* The Grateful Dead w/ Allman Brothers & more
* Summer Jam at Watkins Glen - rock festival photos
* Grateful Dead - Elton John - Jethro Tull - Grand Funk
The front page has six related photos of the Summer Jam at Watkins Glen in New York. (see images) Page 5 has a heading: "The Mellowing of America" with lead-in: &... See More
Gay pride march... The Grateful Dead in 1973....
Item #701437
June 28, 1973
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, June 28, 1973
* Christopher Street Parade - Bette Midler
* 3rd Gay pride march - Washington Square
* Grateful Dead concert in Jersey City NJ
* Roosevelt Stadium performance advertisement
* Jerry Garcia - Bob Weir - Ron "Pigpen" McKernan
The front page has five related photos with heading: "Hostility comes out of the closet&qu... See More
World premiere of "Friday the 13th" (1980) slasher film...
Item #701435
May 19, 1980
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, May 19, 1980
* "Friday the 13th" opening review
* 2nd week movie advertisement
* American slasher cult classic film
* Lengthy article on Meir Kahane
Page 50 has a somewhat brief review of the movie "Friday the 13th" which opened the previous week. Page 57 has the iconic 5 x 3 inch (not including the locations underneath) advertisement: &qu... See More
1937 year in sports w/ photos....
Item #701430
December 26, 1937
SPORT'S SECTION ONLY of the New York Times, Dec. 26, 1937
* The year in sports for the year of 1937 w/ photos
* Lou Gehrig & Joe DiMaggio - Joe Louis & much more
This section is filled with the top sport's stories of the year with banner headlines, photos, and loads of text. Too much to mention here.
Complete sport's section only with all 10 pages, light toning and some... See More
1942 USS Jacob Jones (DD-130) Sinking...
Item #701429
March 03, 1942
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, March 3, 1942
* USS Jacob Jones (DD-130) sinking
* United States Navy destroyer
* German submarine U-578 - U-boat
* Cape May, New Jersey - Atlantic coast
The front page has a great banner headline in displayable lettering: "SUB SINKS DESTROYER OFF N.J., MANY LOST" with subhead. (see images) Terrific for display.
Complete with 28 pages, light toning at t... See More
First African-American judge in the United States...
Item #701427
July 24, 1939
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, July 24, 1939
* Jane Bolin 1st day as judge (NYC)
* 1st African-American black Woman
The top of page 9 has a very notable item, being a report of the first African-American woman judge in the United States.
The article features a photo of Jane Bolin headed: "Negro Woman Justice Puts Sympathy First as Her Guide" with subhead. (see images) ... See More
House of David cult commune... Benjamin Purnell...
Item #701426
March 24, 1923
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, March 24, 1923
* The Israelite House of David religious commune
* King & Queen Benjamin and Mary Purnell
* Benton Harbor, Michigan cult
The front page has a two column heading: "'QUEEN'S' POISON THREAT HAUNTED WITNESS, CHARGE" with subheads. (see images) I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no reason to save... See More
Nixon Resigns the Presidency as reported in the Washington Post...
Item #701406
August 09, 1974
THE WASHINGTON POST, Washington, D.C., August 9, 1974
* President Richard Nixon resigns
* Best publication to be had
Arguably the most desired newspaper containing major political reports of the last 100 years would be the revered Washington Post. And few political events of the last century would be more significant than the resignation of a sitting President: unprecedented in the 23... See More
Wilmer Stultz killed.... Amelia Earhart pilot...
Item #701385
July 02, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 2, 1929
* Wilmer Stultz killed in airplane crash
* Amelia Earhart pilot on famous Atlantic flight
The top of the front page has one column headings: "STULTZ IS KILLED STUNTING PLANE; TWO PASSENGERS DIE" "Earhart Pilot Crashes as He Tries 'Falling Leaf' 300 Feet Up at Mineola" and more. (see) Coverage continues on page 3 with two photos.
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Site for the original Yankee Stadium found?...
Item #701384
September 14, 1920
NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 14, 1920
* Old Yankee Stadium site found ?
* "The House that Ruth Built" nears
* Best publication to be had ?
As for Yankee history, this issue has a gem report on what was to have become the site for the original Yankee Stadium. The top of page 13 has a column headed: "Terms Agreed Upon For Yankees' Park" "Building Conditions Cause ... See More
Civil Rights March on Washington... "I have a dream..." fame...
Item #701382
August 30, 1963
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Aug. 30, 1963
* Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. "I Have a Dream" speech fame
* March on Washington D.C. (THE DAY AFTER)
* Fight for Civil Rights era original
The top of page 2 has a three column photo showing the National Mall with small heading: "After the March" Also a one column heading: "Leaders Urge More Marches" (see images)
Com... See More
Success of Jonas Salk's polio vaccine...
Item #701380
March 12, 1954
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., March 12, 1954
* Jonas Salk
* Polio vaccine success
Page 4 has a early report on the success of the polio vaccine with a one column heading: "Expects Permanent Immunity From Polio" (see images) This was a very early report of clinical trial successes, and it would be 13 months later that a formal announcement would be made of a definitive polio vac... See More
Mercury-Atlas 9 space mission... Gordon Cooper...
Item #701377
May 15, 1963
THE DETROIT NEWS, May 15, 1963
* Mercury-Atlas 9 space flight
* Astronaut Gordon Cooper
* Last solo orbital mission
The front page has a nice banner headline: "COOPER FINDS SPACE RIDING GREAT SPORT" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display.
Complete with 60+ pages, some small binding holes along the spine, 2 small library stamps within the masthead, generally nice.
wikip... See More
New York Yankees 1953 World Series...
Item #701376
October 05, 1953
NEW YORK JOURNAL AMERICAN, October 5, 1953
* New York Yankees are champions
* World Series of baseball (final game)
* Brooklyn Dodgers - "The Bums"
The front page has a great banner headline: "YANKS CHAMPS!" with subhead, related photo and box scores. Much more inside with many photos. Great to have in this NYC publication, rare as such.
Complete with 28 pages, minor w... See More
New England Hurricane Disaster Of 1938...
Item #701375
September 23, 1938
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 23, 1938
* New England hurricane
* 1938 Freak Storm
The front page has a banner headline: "STORM DEATHS JUMP TO 460" with subheads and updated death chart. (see images) Nice for display. Some related photos and map on the back page. Coverage continues inside with a few related photos. Always nice to have notable events in history reported i
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* New England hurricane
* 1938 Freak Storm
The front page has a banner headline: "STORM DEATHS JUMP TO 460" with subheads and updated death chart. (see images) Nice for display. Some related photos and map on the back page. Coverage continues inside with a few related photos. Always nice to have notable events in history reported i
1942 Lookout Air Raids... Oregon attacked...
Item #701374
September 15, 1942
THE BOSTON POST, Sept. 15, 1942
* Lookout Air Raids - Brookings, Oregon
* Incendiary bombs from a Yokosuka E14Y
* Japanese naval aviator Nobuo Fujita
The top of the front page has a five column heading: "JAP PLANE TRIES TO FIRE OREGON WOODS" with subheads. (see images) This event was the first time the contiguous United States was bombed by an enemy aircraft.
Complete with all 2... See More
Madeleine Astor death... RMS Titanic survivor...
Item #701373
March 28, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 28, 1940
* Madeleine Fiermonte Astor death (1st report)
* American socialite & RMS Titanic survivor
The top of page 24 has a one column heading: "MRS. FIERMONTE DEAD IN FLORIDA" with subheads that include: "Survivor Of The Titanic" and more with photo. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as oth... See More
Donn Fendler found in Maine's Mount Katahdin...
Item #701372
July 26, 1939
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, July 26, 1939
* Donn Fendler found alive
* Mount Katahdin in Maine
* Rye, New York 12 year old boy
The top of page 8 has a two column heading: "Rescued Boy Scout Tells About His 9 Days in Woods" with subhead. (see images) Coverage on Donn Fendler being found alive after surviving 8 days in the mountains of Maine.
Complete with 38 pages, light toning at ... See More
1941 Moorhead, Minnesota airplane disaster...
Item #701371
October 30, 1941
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, Oct. 30, 1941
* Northwest Airlines Flight 5 disaster
* Moorhead, Minnesota airplane crash
The front page has a six column heading: "Airliner Crash Kills 14" with subheads and two related photos. (see images)
Complete with 36 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.... See More
Jim Valvano succumbs to cancer in 1993...
Item #701369
April 29, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 29, 1993
* Jim Valvano death (1st report)
* North Carolina NC State Wolfpack
* Jimmy V - NCAA basketball coach
* 1983 National champions vs. Houston
The front page of the sport's section has a headline: "Valvano dies After Cancer Fight" with subhead and photo. (see images)
Complete 1st and sport's sections only with a total of 44 pages, very nic... See More
Howard Hughes - after his around the world flight...
Item #701368
July 16, 1938
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, July 16, 1938
* Howard Hughes goes into seclusion
* Post around the World airplane flight
The front page has a one column heading: "Howard Hughes Retires Into A Secluded Home" with subheads "Bewildered by Hero-Worship, He Seeks Rest and Quiet", "Companions at Hotel", "Plans for Next Few Days Indefinite -- To Be Fete... See More
The infamous "Black Sox" World Series...
Item #701366
October 04, 1919
THE GLOBE, Bethlehem, Penn., Oct. 4, 1919
* Chicago White (Black) Sox World Series
* Black Sox Scandal in process (day of game 4)
A front page has a two column heading: "TYPICAL BASEBALL WEATHER AGAIN FOR FOURTH GAME TODAY" with subheads and photos of two players. (see images) More in the sport's section with photos. These teams would play 5 more games before the end of ... See More
Helen Wills wins 1923 US Open tennis singles...
Item #701365
August 19, 1923
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, Aug. 19, 1923
* A young 17 year old Helen Wills
* US Open Women's singles championship
* vs. Molla Mallory of Norway
The front page has a one column heading: "17 Year Helen Beats Molla for Net Title" The front page of the sport's section has a three column photo with heading: "New Queen Of the Courts" (see images) First report coverage on... See More
1931 Battle of Evarts... Harlan, Kentucly...
Item #701364
May 07, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 7, 1931
* Battle of Evarts - Coal miners - mining
* Harland County Wars - Kentucky
The top of page 2 has a one column heading: "BLASTS IN MINE ZONE ALARM KENTUCKIANS" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 48 pages, light toning at the margins, a little irregular along the spine, nice condition.... See More
1956 Suez Crisis... Jews-Arabs...
Item #701360
October 31, 1956
MIRROR NEWS, EXTRA, Los Angeles, October 31, 1956
* Suez Canal Crisis
* Second Arab-Israeli War
The front page has a nice banner headline: "CAIRO BOMBED; British, French Launch Air, Naval Attack on Suez" with subheads. (see images)
Complete 1st section only with all 20 pages, minor margin wear, generally in good condition.
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Flashpoint for the school integration issue...
Item #701359
September 15, 1958
THE DETROIT NEWS, Sept. 15, 1958
* Governor Orval Faubus
* Little Rock, Arkansas
* Negro students
* Central High School
The front page has a three column heading: "Little Rock Pupils Stay Away; Officers Alerted" with related photo. (see images) This concerning the integration of schools in Little Rock, Arkansas, a flashpoint for the who desegregation issue of the 1950'... See More
King Edward VIII abdication...
Item #701358
December 11, 1936
LOS ANGELES EXAMINER, EXTRA, December 11, 1936.
* King Edward VIII abdication (1st report)
* Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor
* King George VI (Duke of York) takes over
* INCOMPLETE ISSUE *****
The front page has a nice banner headline: "EX-KING IN EXILE TODAY" with subheads. (see images)
Front and back leafs only (pages 1-2 & 23-24), a little margin wear, nice for displa... See More
Great Blizzard of 1899...
Item #701356
February 14, 1900
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Feb. 14, 1900
* Great Blizzard of 1899
* Great Arctic Outbreak
* St. Valentine's Day snowstorm
The top of the front page has a one column headings: "SOUTH STILL FROZEN" & "ZERO IN FLORIDA" with subheads. (see images) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues th... See More
1968 be-in... MLK funeral... Black Panthers...
Item #701352
April 18, 1968
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, April 18, 1968
* Central Park be-in against racism (Yippies)
* Martin Luther King Jr. assassination - funeral
* Eldridge Cleaver & Bobby Hutton - Black Panthers
The front page has a heading: "Sunday in the Park: Yip-Out or Has-Been?" with 4 related photos. (see images) Coverage continues inside.
The top of page 5 has a heading... See More
1923 Airship Dixmude disaster...
Item #701350
December 25, 1923
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Dec. 25, 1923
* Airship Dixmude explosion disaster
* Imperial German Navy zeppelin
* Given to France for war reparations
The front page has a nice banner headline: "FIFTY MEN NEAR DEATH IN AIR" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display. This was one of the very first airship disasters.
Complete with 46 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margi... See More
1908 Grover Cleveland death...
Item #701349
June 25, 1908
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, June 25, 1908
* Grover Cleveland death
* 22nd & 24th president of the United States
The front page has a headline: "GROVER CLEVELAND, TWICE PRESIDENT OF THE U. S., DIES SUDDENLY; MESSAGES OF CONDOLENCE FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD ARE RECEIVED" with subheads and large illustration. (see images)
Complete with 14 pages, light toning, a little margin w... See More
Joe Louis vs. Max Schmeling... Rematch...
Item #701348
June 22, 1938
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, June 22, 1938
* Joe Louis (Brown Bomber)
* Max Schmeling (German fighter)
* Famous rematch - boxing (day of)
* Joseph Goebbels speech in Berlin
* Rid Germany of the Jewish population
The front page has a heading: "$1,000,000 Fight Gate !" with subheads. The front page of the sport's section has a banner headline: "IT'S ON TONIGHT! SCHMELIN... See More
1969 Anti-Vietnam War & Led Zeppelin II Ads...
Item #701346
October 16, 1969
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 16, 1969
* Moratorium to End the War in Vietnam
* March on Washington D.C. advertisements
* Massive demonstration - teach-in
* Led Zeppelin II album release & "The Who" concert
Page 19 has a full page advertisement for the Moratorium to End the War in Vietnam.
Page 36 has a nice ad for the release of "... See More
1930 University if Illinois track & field...
Item #701345
March 08, 1930
SECTION II (sports) only of the Chicago Sunday Tribune, March 8, 1930
* Lee Sentman's World hurdles record
* University of Illinois Fighting Illini
* Track and field competition
The front page of this section has a nice banner headline: "ILLINI HURDLER TIES RECORD IN BIG 10 TRIALS" with subheads. (see)
Complete section II only, rag edition, a few small binding holes along t... See More
Actor River Phoenix death in a L.A. paper...
Item #701280
November 01, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 1, 1993
* Actor River Phoenix death
* Explorers - Stand by Me
* Hollywood movies - films
The front page has a one column heading: "River Phoenix Collapses, Dies; Actor War 23" with photo. (see images) First report coverage continues inside. Great to have the capital of the entertainment industry and the city where he died.
Complete with all sections (80+... See More
New York Rangers win 1933 Stanley cup...
Item #701272
April 14, 1933
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 14, 1933
* New York Rangers - NHL Hockey
* Wins Stanley Cup title
* Best title to be had ?
The front page of the sport's section (page 27) has a two column heading: "Rangers Win Stanley Cup; Beat Leafs, 1-0, in Overtime" with small photo of Bill Cook. (see images) First report coverage on the New York Rangers winning the 1932-33 ... See More
Teddy Roosevelt visits Roswell, Georgia...
Item #701268
October 20, 1905
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 20, 1905
* President Theodore Roosevelt Southern tour
* Roswell (Atlanta), Georgia
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "PRESIDENT WELCOMED BY PEOPLE OF GEORGIA" 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 ... See More
1937 Lincoln Tunnel opens (day of)...
Item #701266
December 21, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 21, 1937
* Opening of the Lincoln Tunnel (day of)
Page 3 has a four column diagram: "Principal Arteries Leading To And From The Lincoln Tunnel" Also a one column heading: "GOVERNORS TO OPEN NEW TUNNEL TODAY" with subheads. (see) Probably only found in a New York City publication.
Complete in 48 pages, light toning at the margins, small lib... See More
The Grateful Dead in 1972....
Item #701265
June 29, 1972
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, June 29, 1972
* Grateful Dead concert in Jersey City NJ
* Roosevelt Stadium performance advertisement
* Jerry Garcia - Bob Weir - Ron "Pigpen" McKernan
Page 43 has a great full page advertisement for "GRATEFUL DEAD" for there performance at Roosevelt Stadium in Jersey City, New Jersey. (see images) Nice for display. I susp... See More
Baltimore Orioles baseball team is born in 1953...
Item #701264
September 30, 1953
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Sept. 30, 1953
* Baltimore Orioles baseball in born
* St. Louis Browns & Bill Veeck sells
* MLB - Major League Baseball League
The top of the front page, above the masthead is a banner heading: "Browns Go to Baltimore--Veeck Out. See Page 23" The front page of the sport's section has a banner headline: "Browns Go to Baltimore as Veeck Steps Ou... See More
George Lincoln Rockwell killed... Amer4ican Nazi...
Item #701262
August 26, 1967
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, August 26, 1967
* George Lincoln Rockwell killed
* American Nazi Party leader
The front page has a four column headline: "Rockwell Shot to Death By Unknown Assailant" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 6 pages, a few small binding holes along the spine, nice condition
Boston Bruins win 1939 Stanley cup...
Item #701226
April 17, 1939
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., April 17, 1939
* Boston Bruins - NHL Hockey
* Wins Stanley Cup title
The top of page 10 has a three column heading: "Boston Bruins Defeat Maple Leafs Again and Capture First World's Hockey Championship in 10 Years" with subheads, lineups and photo of Bill Cowley. (see images). First report coverage on the Boston Bruins winning th... See More
Tony Zale wins title... Adolph Hitler Speech...
Item #701225
July 20, 1940
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 20, 1940
* Boxer Tony Zale victory
* Boxing middleweight title fight
* 1st time a World champion
* Adolph Hitler speech
* "Peace of Destruction"
* Reichstag building, Berlin
The front page has a five column heading: "British Call Hitler's Peace Offer 'Old Stuff'" with subheads. (see images) Large portion of the speech on page 6... See More
Eve of the Pearl Harbor attack...
Item #701221
December 06, 1941
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 6, 1941
* Pre Pearl Harbor attack on America
* Dated December 6, 1941 (EVE)
* INCOMPLETE ISSUE ***
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "ARMY SENT SOUTH ONLY TO CHECK CHINA, TOKYO REPLIES TO ROOSEVELT INQUIRY" with subheads. (see images) Coverage continues on pages 2 & 3.
Incomplete issue containing the first 2 loose leafs (pages... See More
1928 Great Rockford airplane... Bert Hassell...
Item #701220
August 20, 1928
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Aug. 20, 1928
* Bert R. J. Hassell - aviation pioneer
* The Greater Rockford Airplane - Illinois
* Missing in Greenland ?
The front page has a nice banner headline: "U.S. ORDERS HASSELL SEARCH" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display.
Complete with 34 pages, rag edition in great condition. ... See More
Yom Kippur War begins in 1973...
Item #701218
October 11, 1973
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., Oct. 11, 1973
* Valley of Tears - Golan Heights
* Yom Kippur War beginning
* Israel vs. Egypt - Syria & more
* Arab-Israeli conflict - Arab States
* Jews - Jewish - Judaica
The front page has a three column heading: "Israel Claims Golan Control" and related photo. (see images) More inside.
Complete 1st section only with 12 pages, nice conditio... See More
1961 Hugh Hefner's letter to the editor...
Item #701216
November 09, 1961
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 9, 1961
* Hugh Hefner - Playboy magazine fame
* New Orleans Playboy Club & segregation
* His letter to the editor assailing the laws
Page 2 has a letter to the editor from Hugh Hefner headed "From Playboy's Hugh Hefner" complaining about the segregation laws in New Orleans affecting his Playboy Club there. This club jus... See More
1968 The Beatles: Yellow Submarine opening day ad...
Item #701214
November 14, 1968
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 14, 1968
* "The Beatles: Yellow Submarine" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Animated musical fantasy comedy film
Page 48 has a nice advertisement for the opening day of "The Beatles: Yellow Submarine" film (see images) Being a weekly publication, these ads are for the opening day. I suspect... See More
1980 Stars Wars & The Shining movies opening day...
Item #701212
May 26, 1980
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, May 26, 1980
* The Empire Strikes Back - Star Wars: Episode V
* Opening week film review and movie advertisement
* "The Shining" opening week advertisement
* Jack Nicholson psychological horror
* Third week for "Friday the 13th" ad
Page 48 has a nice advertisement for the opening of "Star Wars, The Empire S... See More
1967 "The Graduate" opening week movie review..
Item #701211
December 28, 1967
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Dec. 28, 1967
* "The Graduate" opening week movie review
* Romantic comedy drama film - Dustin Hoffman
Page 33 has a review under the heading: "Films"; The Graduate" This film made it's premiere in New York City the same week. I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no rea... See More
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