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SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 5, 1913  The most interesting article is nearly a full page on: "The Genealogy of the Motorcycle" which includes 18 illustrations of the earliest of motorcycles. The cover has a nice color illustration showing construction workers using a riveting tool on iron beams for a skyscraper under construction. 
Other items include "Submarine Photography - A New Art" "Teaching Soldiers How to Shoot"  "Novel Uses of Compressed Air" "Fuel Production in the United…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 12, 1946 

* Operation Igloo - Jewish holocaust survivors
* Haifa Harbor standoff - Mandate Palestine 

The top of the front page has a three column photo with heading: "Illegal Immigrants Seeking To Enter Palestine" And a two column heading reads: "Haifa Port Area Isolated; 2 New Refugee Ships Near" (see images)

Complete with 38 pages, rag edition in nice condition.

Background: On August 11, 1946, a rare and historically decisive standoff unfolded in Haifa Harbor as British…

The New York Times BOOK REVIEW section only dated Sept. 24, 1961 

* 2nd President John Adams 

The front page has a banner heading: "In The Beginning Was John Adams" with subhead and image of John Adams. This piece by Adrienne Koch continues on multiple inside pages. See below for further details. 
Complete book review section only with 56 pages, nice condition.

Background: This September 24, 1961 issue of The New York Times Book Review is a culturally significant piece of mid-century ephemera,…

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, Dec. 31, 1974 

* Olean High School shooting - New York
* Honor student sniper Anthony Barbaro 

The front page has a banner headline: "School sniper kills 3, wounds 6" with lead-in: "Honor student seized" First report coverage continues inside with photo of the suspect. (see images) 
Complete with all 60 pages, tabloid size, nice condition.

Background: The December 30, 1974 shooting at Olean High School stands as one of the most chilling and highly anomalous precursors to modern…

LOS ANGELES TIMES (calendar section only), Sept. 12, 1985 

* Avant-garde performing arts tragedy 
* Dancer Yoshiyuki Takada fatal fall

The front page of this section has a heading that reads: "DEATH HALTS SANKAIJUKU TOUR" with related photo. (see images) 

Complete Calendar section only with 10 pages, very nice condition.

Background: This issue of the Los Angeles Times from September 12, 1985, is a rare and striking artifact of avant-garde performing arts history, documenting the immediate aftermath…

USA TODAY (Life Section (D) only), Oct. 26, 1984 

* "The Terminator" film - movie review 
* Arnold Schwarzenegger - science-fiction

Page 5 of this section has a same day premiere review of Arnold Schwarzenegger's iconic film "The Terminator" with heading: "'Terminator' is a killer of a Schwarzenegger role" and photo. (see images)
Complete 'Life' section only with 8 pages, nice condition.

Background: Owning the October 26, 1984 issue of USA Today puts a rare piece of pop-culture history directly in…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 8, 1942 

* Battle of the Coral Sea is on
* Imperial Japanese verses U.S. Navy
* USS Lexington & Yorktown fame 
* Pacific Ocean theater - aircraft carriers

The front page has a nice banner headline: "GREAT NAVAL AND AIR BATTLE RAGES IN PACIFIC" with subheads and related map. (see images) 
Complete with all 42 pages, rag edition in great condition.

Background: On May 9, 1942, both the United States and Japan issued claims about the outcome of the Battle of the Coral Sea that…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 27, 1982 

* Golden age of video arcade game machines 
* Donkey Kong, Pac-Man, Centipede & more 

The front page of section V has a banner heading: "The Games People Play and Play and Play and Play..." with subhead and two related photos, one showing youths playing 'Donkey Kong'. (see images) 
Complete with all major sections (70+ pages), very nice condition.

Background: This specific feature by Dave Larsen is a rare, high-value historical artifact from the absolute zenith of…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 12, 1985 

* Pete Rose breaks most career hits record (Ty Cobb)
* Historic Major League Baseball MLB milestone 

The front page has two photos related to Pete Rose's record breaking feat with a one column heading: "Rose Topples Cobb's Record for Most Hits" And the front page page of the sport's section has a banner headline: "Rose Hits Jackpot (4,192), Keeps Going" with subheads and four more related photos. (see images) Much more inside. 
Complete 1st and sport's sections…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 18, 1947

* Robot rocket plane
* Speed of sound tested?

Page three has a small but notable heading: "British Robot Test Fails", with subheading: "Rocket-Driven Plane Found to Travel Below Speed of Sound", and more. This describes one of the tests of the Miles M.52 project - a top‑secret, turbojet‑powered aircraft developed by the UK’s Ministry of Aviation with Miles Aircraft to break the sound barrier in level flight.
Other news of the day with period advertising is…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 7, 1977 

* Operation Fulcrum bomb test
* Nevada Test Site (NTS)

The front page has a nice banner headline: "Neutron Bomb Tested!" with subhead. (see mages) Nice for display.
Complete 1st section only with all 22 pages, nice condition.

Background: The 1977 neutron bomb underground evaluations conducted beneath the Nevada Test Site (NTS) during Operation Fulcrum represent a rare, highly specialized chapter in Cold War nuclear history, uniquely defined by weapon design that…

USA TODAY, April 24, 1985 

* Coca-Cola Company announces "New Coke"
* Infamous corporate change failure - blunder 

The bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "Coke sweetens the pop" and the top of page 4 of the 'Money section' has a another heading that reads: "'New Coke' blitz starts" and related photo. (see images) 

I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.

Complete with all four sections (40 pages), great condition.

Backgroun…

NEW YORK TIMES, July 14, 1977  

* David Berkowitz - "Son of Sam" hunted
* .44 Caliber Killer - New York City murders
* Rare issue from the famous New York City blackout

The top of the front page of section 2 (page 21) has a heading: "Ringing Doorbells Day and Night In Ceaseless Hunt Of 'Son of Sam'" with photo of NYC detectives on the case. Also four sketches of what Berkowitz may look like. (see images) Lengthy coverage continues on another page. Berkowitz would be captured less than a month…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 19, 1980

* Dolly Parton's "9 to 5" American comedy film 
* "Raging Bull" - Robert De Niro - Jake LaMotta 
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere advertisements

A terrific issue on the premieres of the motion picture hits "9 to 5" and "Raging Bull" and perhaps no better newspaper could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime publication. (see images)

Note: Where else might one find authentic,…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 17, 1980 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf) featuring a collectible print advertisement for upcoming live performances by "RUSH" at Long Beach arena on one of the four pages. 

In addition to the feature concert ad, which captures the era's unique promotional graphic design and typography, the surrounding pages provide a fascinating cultural snapshot of…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 12, 1980 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day release of  "LOVING COUPLES" on one of the pages. (see images).

In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct theatrical promotional graphics and classic…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 12, 1980 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day release of  "KAGEMUSHA (Shadow Warrior)" on one of the pages. (see images).

In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct theatrical promotional graphics…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 8, 1990 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day release of  "THE ADVENTURES OF FORD FAIRLANE" starring Andrew Dice Clay on one of the pages. (see images).

In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 21, 1988 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day release of  "THE GREAT OUTDOORS" starring John Candy and Dan Aykroyd on one of the pages. (see images).

In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 21, 1988 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day release of  "RED HEAT" starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and James Belushi on one of the pages. (see images).

In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 12, 1986 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day release of  "THE COLOR OF MONEY" starring Tom Cruise and Paul Newman on one of the pages. (see images).

In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 12, 1986 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day release of  "GOSPEL ACCORDING TO VIC (Heavenly Pursuits)" starring Tom Conti on one of the pages. (see images).

In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 12, 1986 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement for the 3D film "CAPTAIN EO" starring Michael Jackson on one of the pages. (see images).

In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct theatrical promotional graphics and classic key…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 12, 1986 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day release of  "WEEKEND WARRIORS" on one of the pages. (see images).

In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct theatrical promotional graphics and classic…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 12, 1986 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day release of  "SID AND NANCY" starring Gary Oldmanas Sid Vicious of the punk rock band "Sex Pistols" on one of the pages. (see images).

In addition to the featured movie ad, which…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 10, 1986 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day release of  "THE FLY" starring Jeff Goldblum on one of the pages. (see images).

In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct theatrical promotional…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 10, 1986 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day release of  "ARMED AND DANGEROUS" starring John Candy on one of the pages. (see images).

In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct theatrical…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 7, 1986 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of theme park history, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement for the recently new attraction on the Universal Studios Hollywood Studio Tour "KING KONG ENCOUNTER (Kongfrontation)" on one of the pages. (see images).

In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 7, 1986 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day release of  "AVENGING FORCE" starring Michael Dudikoff on one of the pages. (see images).

In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct theatrical…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 19, 1977 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement for "STAR WARS" (second month) in L.A. on one of the pages. (see images).

In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct theatrical promotional graphics and classic key art, the…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 22, 1976 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day release of  "THE AMITYVILLE HORROR" starring James Brolin on one of the pages. (see images).

In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct theatrical…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 22, 1986 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf) featuring a collectible print advertisement for upcoming live performances by "RODNEY DANGERFIELD" at the Hilton in Las Vegas on one of the four pages. 
In addition to the feature stand-up comedian ad, which captures the era's unique promotional graphic design and typography, the surrounding pages provide a…

NEW YORK POST, February 28, 1993

* 1st attack on World trade Center

The front page has the headline: "BOMBED" with related photo and subhead. (see) Much more on the following pages. Great to have from this famous NYC tabloid publication.
Complete with all 48 pages, great condition.

Background: In February of 1993, a powerful truck bomb exploded in the underground parking garage beneath the North Tower of the World Trade Center in New York City, killing six people and injuring over 1,000 others.…

NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, Aug. 28, 1941 

* United States & Japan tensions 
* Pacific War becoming imminent ?

The front page has a banner headline: "ROOSEVELT JOINS PARLEY AS JAPAN CRISIS NEARS" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display. 
Complete with all 30 pages, light toning and a little wear at he margins, small binding holes along the spine, generally in good condition.

Background: What makes the August 28, 1941 meeting between President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Japanese Ambassador…

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, June 28, 1933 

* End of Prohibition in West Virginia & California
* Beer - liquor returns - Ratification voted
* Repeal of the Eighteenth 18th Amendment 

The front page has a one column heading: "West Virginia, California Wet" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 22 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally in good condition.

Background: The swift, back-to-back ratifications by California and West Virginia—becoming the 13th and 14th states to approve…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 7, 1939

* Adolf Hitler's Reichstag speech
* Asks the World for peace ? (ruse)

The front page has a nice banner headline: "HITLER PUSHES PEACE OFFER" with subheads. (see images) Lengthy text continues on page 2 with related map. 
Complete Sunday edition with 60+ pages, rag edition in very nice condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.

Background: The international press coverage around October 8, 1939, regarding Adolf Hitler's "peace offer" is historically…

DAILY WORKER, New York, Feb. 15, 1956

* Civil Rights Movement - school segregation 
* Montgomery, Alabama bus boycott

This publication, The Worker, represents the official voice and ideological "mouthpiece" of the Communist Party USA (CPUSA) during one of the most volatile periods of the Cold War.
The top of page 3 has a banner heading: "8 Congressmen Ask Ike State He'll Enforce Court Ban on School Bias" Also a two column heading: "Plan Jail Threat Against Bus Boycott In Alabama" (see

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., June 8, 1942

* Battle Of Midway ends w/ win
* Japanese vs. American Navy
* World war II original - WWII

The top of the front page has a five column headline: "U. S. - JAP SEA BATTLES GOING ON IN ALASKAN AREA AS WELL AS WEST OF MIDWAY, KING REVEALS" with subheads. Also on the front page is a two column heading: "Midway Battle Blunts Jap Power, Does Not End It" with subhead. (see images) 
Complete with 18 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 9, 1991

* Jeffrey Dahmer in Milwaukee jail
* Letters to the editor re. the murders
* American killer - Milwaukee cannibal 

Page 12 of section B has six letters to the editor regarding the Jeffrey Dahmer murders in Milwaukee under the heading: "Serial Killer in Milwaukee" with photo. (see images) 
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
Complete 1st three sections only with a total of 70 pages, nice condition. 

Backg…

TELEVISION TIMES from the Sunday edition of the Los Angeles Times, Aug. 31, 1986 

* "The Oprah Winfrey Show" promotional ad (premiere)

This insert acts like a TV Guide for the following week in the Los Angeles area with a front cover notice on the upcoming "Jerry Lewis Telethon" which was televised the following day on Sept. 1, 1986. 
But page 3 has a very notable promotional advertisement on the upcoming premiere of "THE OPRAH WINFREY SHOW" which was to begin on Sept. 8, 1986. Great to have from…

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass. Aug. 17, 1970 

* Marxist feminist Angela Davis murder warrant
* re. the Marin County Civic Center attacks

The front page has a two column photo of Angela Davis with heading: "Charged With Murder" (see images) 
Complete with 22 pages, light toning at the margins, generally good.

Background: On August 14, 1970, a federal warrant was issued for Angela Davis, charging her with kidnapping and murder—a milestone in American legal history notable for both its political flashpoint…

ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, July 28, 1935 

* Ocean Park Pier - Santa Monica, California death 
* Human Cannonball into Pacific Ocean stunt w/ photo 

The top of page 2 has a three column photo with heading: "Scene of Death of 'Human Cannonball'" Also a one column heading: "Substitute 'Human Cannonball' Killed" with subhead. (see images) See below for details. 

Complete 1st section with all 12 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, small binding holes along the spine, generally good.

Backgrou…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 23, 1946 

* "The Big Sleep" film noir - movie 
* World premiere - opening day advertisement
* Actor Humphrey Bogart & Lauren Bacall 

Page 15 has a 13 1/2 x 5 1/4 inch advertisement for the world premiere of Howard Hawks' film "THE BIG SLEEP" starring Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall in New York City. (see images)
Complete with all 38 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.

Background: Howard Hawks’ 1946 film noir The Big Sleep stands as a rare cinematic anomaly,…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 29, 1980 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement for Star Wars: Episode V - "THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK" (second month) in L.A. on one of the pages. (see images).
In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct theatrical promotional…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 29, 1980 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the re-release of  "SUPERMAN" in L.A. on one of the pages. (see images).
In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct theatrical promotional graphics and classic key art,…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 29, 1980 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf) featuring a collectible print advertisement for upcoming live performances by "EAGLES" at the Long Beach Convention Center on one of the four pages. 

In addition to the feature concert ad, which captures the era's unique promotional graphic design and typography, the surrounding pages provide a fascinating…

Sunday CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, March 19, 1989 

* The birth of West Coast "gangsta rap"
* Dre. Dre - Eazy-E & more - N.W.A.
* Rappers music - anti-police lyrics 

Often revered as the undisputed "bible" of Hollywood, the Sunday Calendar section occupied a rare space in journalism where a single publication could simultaneously dictate global entertainment trends and govern the inner workings of show business. Today, physical copies are an absolute rarity, largely because they…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 29, 1941 

* H. R. Knickerbocker's upcoming book release advertisement

The back page has a large advertisement for the upcoming release of H.R. Knickerbocker's book titled: "Is Tomorrow Hitler's 200 Questions on the Battle of Mankind" with a image of Hitler. (see images) 
Complete with all 36 pages, a little spine wear, very nice condition. 

Background: This August 29, 1941 edition of The New York Times is a striking artifact of pre-WWII interventionist media, featuring a…

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Dec. 28, 1932 

* Radio City Music Hall in NYC
* Opening night theatrical debut 

Page 12 has a one column heading: "Opening Held by Radio City" with subhead. (see image)
Complete with all 18 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally nice.

Background: On December 27, 1932, Radio City Music Hall debuted as a stunning Art Deco "palace for the people" amidst the Great Depression, delivering a lavish yet notoriously overambitious opening-night spectacle that…