USS Reuben James sunk.... 1st U.S. warship...
Item #709740
October 31, 1941
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, October 31, 1941
* USS Reuben James sunk (Early 1st report)
* 1st American warship casualty of WWII
The front page has a great banner headline in bold lettering: "U.S. DESTROYER SUNK; Torpedoed Ship Had 120 Aboard" with subhead and photo. (see images) Nice for display. First report coverage on the sinking of the USS Reuben James, the 1st ... See More
Premiere of "Halloween 5", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #709618
October 13, 1989
LOS ANGELES TIMES, October 13, 1989
* "Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers"
* Best Grand Opening Day movie advertisement
* Slasher horror film - Donald Pleasence
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers" and perhaps no better newspaper could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the ... See More
1937 Brady Gang shootout....
Item #709605
October 12, 1937
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, October 12, 1937
* Al Brady Gang shootout
* Bangor ME Maine
* F.B.I. - G-Men agents (1st report)
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "GANG LEADER AL BRADY AND AID KILLED BY U .S AGENTS" with subheads. (see) More on page 3 with a few related photos. First report coverage on the famous shootout in Bangor, Maine between the Brady gang and the... See More
1976 Led Zeppelin & Lynyrd Skynyrd ...
Item #709602
October 25, 1976
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 25, 1976
* Early Led Zeppelin - English rock band
* "The Song Remains the Same" concert film
* Opening day MSG movie advertisement
* Lynyrd Skynyrd - upcoming area concerts ad
Page 53 has a nice full page advertisement for the opening day showing of "The Song Remains the Same" film in New York City. Coverage of ther... See More
William Halsey Jr. named South Pacific commander...
Item #709353
October 25, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 25, 1942
* Fleet Admiral William Halsey Jr.
* World War II - United States Navy
* Named commander, South Pacific Area
* Vice Admiral Robert L. Ghormley
* Promoted to four-star admiral
* Pre Naval Battle of Guadacanal
The front page has a banner headline: "HALSEY REPLACES GHORMLEY IN THE SOLOMONS" with subheads. (see images) Coverage continues inside w... See More
Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands... USS Wasp sinking...
Item #709351
October 28, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 28, 1942
* Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands
* U.S. Navy vs. Imperial Japanese Navy
* Guadalcanal campaign - World War II
* USS Aircraft Carrier Wasp sinking
The front page has a five column headline: "U. S. ARMY REPELS JAPANESE ON GUADALCANAL; FLIERS SINK 2 DESTROYERS, HIT A BATTLESHIP, BUT FOE'S SEA FRONT OFF ISLAND IS UNBROKEN" with subheads. (s... See More
Michael Jordan's 1st 30+ point game in a Chicago newspaper...
Item #709344
October 30, 1984
USA TODAY, Oct. 30, 1984
* Michael Jordan's 1st 30+ point game
* Chicago Bulls professional basketball
* Best publication to be had - rare as such
The top of page 7 of the sport's section has a one column heading: "Jordan lifts Bulls 116-110" with box scores. (see images) This was Jordan's 1st 30+ point game as he scored 16 & 21 points in the first two games. I ex... See More
1974 "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre" ad...
Item #709174
October 31, 1974
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 31, 1974
* "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre" opening
* American horror film - movie - Leatherface
Page 101 has a 5 1/2 x 4 inch advertisement (not including locations underneath) for: "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre" for it's premiere opening in New York City. Through research, this film opened in NYC on... See More
1960 Cal Poly Mustangs football team disaster...
Item #709056
October 30, 1960
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Oct. 30, 1960
* California Polytechnic State University
* Football team airplane crash - Toledo, Ohio
* Cal Poly Mustangs - San Luis Obispo
The front page has a banner headline: "18 in Football Squad Die In Toledo Airliner Crash" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 50+ pages, light toning at the margins, two small library stamps within the masthead,... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1700...
Item #708940
October 31, 1700
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 31, 1700
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* From the turn of the 18th century
This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As was the case with most newspapers of the 17th century, this i... See More
1954 Hurricane Hazel... Toronto, Canada...
Item #708935
October 17, 1954
THE DETROIT NEWS, Oct. 17, 1954
* Effects of Hurricane Hazel in Canada
* Toronto, Ontario storm & flood disaster
The front has a nice headline: "71 DIE, HUNDREDS LOST IN TORONTO" with subheads and two related photos. (see images) Nice for display.
Complete in a 80+ page Sunday edition, light toning and a little wear at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, ge... See More
1992 Women's abortion movement... Megadeth concert ad...
Item #708915
October 20, 1992
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 20, 1992
* Megadeth - thrash heavy metal band
* Frontman & guitarist Dave Mustaine
* Ritz Theatre performance advertisement
* Countdown to Extinction album tour
* Woman's right to choose movement
* Women's abortion rights Demonstration
Page 7 has a full page notice for: "WOMEN: TAKE CONTROL" demonstrati... See More
1921 Tampa Bay hurricane...
Item #708903
October 26, 1921
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Oct. 26, 1921
* Tampa Bay, Florida storm
* Major hurricane disaster
On October 25, 1921 Tampa Bay suffered the most destructive hurricane to hit the area since 1848.
The one column heading reads:: "Tampa Under Water; Storm Sweeps Coast" See images for somewhat brief report here.
Complete with 28 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins,... See More
Cuban missile crisis... blockade...
Item #708901
October 26, 1962
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, October 26, 1962
* Cuban missile crisis
* Cold War - Soviet Union
* John F. Kennedy
* Financial aspect
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "Menacing Missiles; Strategists Mull Risks Of Actions to Remove Rockets Now in Cuba" with subheads and more.
Complete with 20 pages, some small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.... See More
Battle of Leyte Gulf begins...
Item #708893
October 23, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 23, 1944
* Battle for Leyte Gulf beginning
* Philippines - William Halsey
* Largest naval battle in history ?
* World War II WWII
The front page has a six column headline: "JAPANESE PUSHED TOWARD LEYTE HILLS" with various subheads. (see images)
Complete in 30 pages, light toning at the margins, very minor margin wear, generally in great condition.... See More
Janis Joplin's last concert with Big Brother....
Item #708891
October 17, 1968
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 17, 1968
* Big Brother and the Holding Company
* Last concert w/ Janis Joplin before going solo
* Hunter College (NYC) performance advertisement
Page 35 has a 4 x 2 1/2 advertisement for "Big Brother & The Holding Company & Janis Joplin" for there upcoming appearance at Hunter College in New York City. (see im... See More
1916 Paducah, Kentucly Negro lynchings...
Item #708843
October 16, 1916
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 16, 1916
* Lynching of Negroes Luther Durrett & Brack Kinley
* Puducah, Kentucky hangings - shooting - burning
The front page has a banner headline: "MOB STORMS PADUCAH JAIL AND LYNCHES TWO MEN" 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... See More
1916 Jim Thorpe photo...
Item #708816
October 23, 1916
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 23, 1916
* Jim Thorpe - Native American athlete
* Sac and Fox Nation - Indians
* Canton Bulldogs football photo - Ohio
* Pre National Football League - NFL
Page 10 has a one column photo of Jim Thorpe in a football uniform with heading: "Jim Thorpe Leads Pro Pigskin Stars" with brief text. (see images)
Surprisingly this issue is in good conditio... See More
1917 Barrackville, West Virginia mine explosion...
Item #708815
October 19, 1917
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 19, 1917
* Barrackville, Marion County, West Virginia
* Jamison Coal and Coke Company No. 7 Mine Explosion and Fire
The front page has a very nice a nice banner headline in red lettering: "FEAR TWENTY KILLED IN MINE" with subhead. (see images) Nice for display.
Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era.... See More
Slick Willie as a Casanova in 1992...
Item #708775
October 27, 1992
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 27, 1992
* President Bill Clinton - "Slick Willie"
* Womanizer - rapist - cheating husband
* About to win the 1992 election
* Richard Goldstein editorial
The front page has a cartoonish illustration of Bill Clinton with heading: "CLINTON & THE LOVE THANG" which is a editorial on the Democratic candidate... See More
Michael Jordan's 1st regular season NBA game...
Item #708637
October 28, 1984
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 28, 1984
* Michael Jordan's very first NBA game
* Chicago Bulls professional basketball
* Regular season begins with a Bulls victory
Page 22 under: "N.B.A." are scores and stats for the games played the previous day which was opening day for the 1984 NBA season. The standings show Chicago as 1-0 and the box scores show that Jordan scored 16 points in... See More
Bank Panic of 1907...
Item #708626
October 23, 1907
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 23, 1907
* The Bank Panic of 1907
* Stock Market - Wall Street decline
The front page has a nice banner headline: "FAVORABLE TONE IN FINANCIAL WORLD" 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 from this era in paper.
Com... See More
Ulysses S. Grant for President - 1872 advertisement...
Item #708407
October 25, 1872
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 25, 1872
* Equine influenza - horse epidemic
* 1972 North American outbreak
* Ulysses S. Grant election notice
* Civil War general for president
The top of the back page has a one column heading: "THE HORSE PLAGUE" with subheads. (see images) Text takes up over 2 columns.
A top of page 4 notice endorses the Grant-Wilson ticket. (see)
Complete wit... See More
1961 Bob Dylan's breakthrough performances ad....
Item #708402
October 05, 1961
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 5, 1961
* Very early Bob Dylan's performances advertisement
* Gerde's Folk City music venue in Greenwich Village
* Considered his breakthrough performance (20 yrs. old)
* Before his very first concert at Carnegie Chapter Hall
Page 14 has a small but historic advertisement for what are considered Bob Dylan's breakthr... See More
1946 Gordie Howe's NHL hockey debut...
Item #708345
October 17, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 17, 1946
* Gordie Howe NHL debut
* Detroit Red Wings
* Ice hockey
Page 30 has a one column heading: "LATE DETROIT GOAL TIES TORONTO AT 3-3" with subhead and lineup. Text includes: "...but in less than a minute Rookie Gordon Howe hit a 5 footer to put Detroit ahead 2 to 1" (see)
Complete with all 48 pages, this is the "rag edition" pri... See More
1970 Led Zeppelin III album release...
Item #708261
October 15, 1970
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 15, 1970
* Led Zeppelin III album release advertisement
* English rock band - Bron-Yr-Aur cottage fame
* Robert Plant - Jimmy Page - John Bonham
Page 41 has a full page advertisement for the release of "Led Zeppelin III" music album. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no... See More
1969 Rolling Stones at Madison Square Garden ad...
Item #708249
October 30, 1969
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York City, Oct. 30, 1969
* The Rolling Stones American Tour 1969
* Madison Square Garden concert advertisement
* "History's first mystic rock and roll tour "
* Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, Bill Wyman, Mick Taylor
* Raymond Buckland - occult - witchcraft ad
Page 45 has a full page inch advertisement for a very early Ro... See More
Chuck Norris & "Cream" farewell tour in 1968....
Item #708242
October 31, 1968
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 31, 1968
* Chuck Norris vs. Louis Delgado karate bout
* American martial artist and Hollywood actor
* Lightweight championship of the World ad
* CREAM British rock band - Spectrum concert ad
* Eric Clapton - Ginger Baker - Jack Bruce
Page 38 has a notice for "Professional Karate World Championship Bouts" with one of... See More
1980 THE CARS & Grateful Dead concert ads...
Item #708225
October 14, 1980
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Oct. 15-21, 1980
* Early THE CARS - American rock band - Ric Ocasek
* Madison Square Garden concert advertisement
* The Grateful Dead - Halloween night concert ad
* Jerry Garcia - Bob Weir - Ron "Pigpen" McKernan
Page 95 has a 6 x 4 1/2 inch ad for "The Cars" concert at Madison Square Garden.
The same page ... See More
1st Led Zeppelin North American Fall tour ad (1969)...
Item #708219
October 09, 1969
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York City, Oct. 9, 1969
* Early Led Zeppelin - English rock band
* First North American tour (Fall) advertisement
* 1st and only Carnegie Hall concert
Page 32 has a historic 8 x 5 1/2 inch advertisement for a Led Zeppelin concert at Carnegie Hall in New York City. This was the first time a rock band played there since the Rolling Stones 5 years ear... See More
Early 1963 Bob Dylan concert advertisement...
Item #708110
October 10, 1963
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 10, 1963
* Early Bob Dylan concert advertisement
* Carnegie Hall - New York City
* "Live at Carnegie Hall 1963" album fame
Page 14 has a small but early advertisement for Bob Dylan's concert at Carnegie Hall in Manhattan. This ad measures 2 x 2 inches. (see image) This concert was recorded for the 2005 album releas... See More
1905 Teddy Roosevelt's Southern tour..
Item #708106
October 27, 1905
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 27, 1905
* President Theodore Roosevelt Southern tour
* New Orleans, Louisiana steamer crash
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "ROOSEVELT HAD NARROW ESCAPE" 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
Teddy Roosevelt visits Keokuk, Iowa...
Item #708073
October 01, 1907
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 1, 1907
* President Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt
* Keokuk, Iowa visit and speech
* Development of the waterways
The top of the front page has a banner headline: "PRES. ROOSEVELT AND SECRETARY TAFT" with subheads. (see images) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues... See More
1972 Andy Warhol movie World premiere...
Item #708047
October 05, 1972
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 5, 1972
* World premiere advertisement for the movie "Heat"
* Andy Warhol & Paul Morrissey underground film -
* Joe Dallesandro as "The Hustler" and Sylvia Miles
Page 64 has a advertisement for the World premiere of "Heat", a Andy Warhol film staring Joe Dallesandro and directed by Paul Morriss... See More
1898 Battle of Sugar Point... Minnesota...
Item #707765
October 08, 1898
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 8, 1898
* Battle of Sugar Point - Leech Lake - Minnesota
* Pillager Band of Chippewa Indians - Bugonaygeshig
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "THE INDIAN TROUBLES" with subheads. (see images) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally f... See More
1979 premiere of "Cocaine Cowboys" advertisement...
Item #707754
October 01, 1979
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Oct. 1, 1979
* "Cocaine Cowboys" film advertisement
* Grand opening day movie premieres
* Crime drama - Andy Warhol - Jack Palance
The back page has a full page advertisement for the opening day of the film "Cocaine Cowboys" (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really n... See More
1922 NY Giants vs. NY Yankees... World Series...
Item #707696
October 09, 1922
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 9, 1922
* NY Giants vs. New York Yankees
* Giants win World championship
* World Series (game 5) of baseball
The front page has a great banner headline for display: "GIANTS WIN TITLE AGAIN" with subheads. (see images) Box scores and related photo in the sport's section. Another related photo is on the back page.
Complete with 32 pages. light to... See More
Rebecca Latimer Felton appointed U.S. Senator.......
Item #707695
October 04, 1922
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 4, 1922
* Rebecca Latimer Felton
* White supremacist & Democrat
* 1st United States Woman senator
* Historic political item
The front page has a one column heading: "Woman of 87 U. S. Senator from Georgia" Small photo of Felton is on the back page. (see images) First report coverage on the very 1st United States female senator being officially... See More
The legendary "called shot" home run by Babe Ruth, in a Chicago newspaper...
Item #707386
October 02, 1932
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, October 2, 1932
* Babe Ruth's called shot (first report)
* New York Yankees World Series (game 3)
* Chicago Cubs - Wrigley Field
* Best title to be had - very rare
This could well be the most desired newspaper in baseball history. This edition reports the famous Babe Ruth "called shot" home run in the 1932 World Series.
As a bit of background, ... See More
1985 opening day premiere of "Commando" film...
Item #707323
October 08, 1985
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Oct. 8, 1985
* "Commando" film advertisement
* Grand opening day movie premiere
* American action thriller - Arnold Schwarzenegger
Page 57 has a 8 x 6 1/2 inch advertisement (not counting the locations underneath) for the opening day of the film "COMMANDO" (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare... See More
1982 DEVO concert advertisement...
Item #707321
October 19, 1982
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 19, 1982
* DEVO - American new wave punk rock band
* Palladium Theatre concert advertisement
* "Whip It" - synth-pop song fame
Page 71 has a nice advertisement for a upcoming "DEVO" performance at the Palladium Theatre. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no rea... See More
From 1880 territorial Montana...
Item #707301
October 29, 1880
THE HELENA DAILY HERALD, Montana, Oct. 29, 1880
* Pre statehood Montana
* Rare Old West title
This newspaper is from 9 years before Montana statehood. Contains news of the day with several interesting advertisements.
Four pages, a little irregular along the spine, a few small tape mends along the right margin, generally nice.
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1674...
Item #707201
October 12, 1674
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 12, 1674
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* Unique gift idea
This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As was the case with most newspapers of the 17th century, this is complete as a s... See More
Original London Gazette newspaper from 1674...
Item #707200
October 26, 1674
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 26, 1674
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* Unique gift idea for that history buff
This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As was the case with most newspapers of the 17th century, t... See More
1910 Belmont Park air show... early aviation...
Item #707006
October 25, 1910
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Oct. 25, 1910
* 1st major international aviation meet in U.S history
* Belmont Park - New York - early airplanes - aviators
* John Armstrong Drexel breaks altitude flight record
The top of the front page has five column 2 photo pictorial headed: "Five Aviators Circling In Front Of Belmont Park Grandstand At Same Tine" Nice for display. Also a one column heading... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1673...
Item #707004
October 16, 1673
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 16, 1673
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As was the case with most newspapers of the 17th century, this is complete as a single sheet, measuri... See More
Sandy Koufax wins his first Cy Young Award...
Item #706778
October 25, 1963
NEW YORK TIMES, October 25, 1963 The sport's section (page 20) has a one column head: "KOUFAX RECEIVES CY YOUNG AWARD" with subhead. A nice report on Los Angeles Dodger pitcher Sandy Koufax winning the first of his three Cy Young awards.
Koufax is also remembered as one of the outstanding Jewish athletes in American sports. His decision not to pitch Game 1 of the 1965 World Se... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1673...
Item #706770
October 27, 1673
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 27, 1673
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As was the case with most newspapers of the 17th century, this is complete as a single sheet, measuri... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1673...
Item #706694
October 23, 1673
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 23, 1673
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As was the case with most newspapers of the 17th century, this is complete as a single sheet, measuri... See More
1975 Roger Daltrey's "Lisztomania" film premiere ad...
Item #706685
October 13, 1975
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Oct. 13, 1975
* "Lisztomania" World premiere film advertisement
* British surreal biographical musical comedy movie
* THE WHO rock band frontman Roger Daltrey
Page 119 has a full page advertisement for the World premiere of "LISZTOMANIA" starring Roger Daltrey. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely... See More
Over 295 years old...
Item #706647
October 11, 1729
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 11, 1729
* 18th Century original
* Over 295 years old
This newspaper is 293 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe, with interesting advertisements as well.
This title is the oldest continuously published daily newspaper in the world which began in 1665 and is still in existence today. Complete with 4 pages, measuring about
... See More
* 18th Century original
* Over 295 years old
This newspaper is 293 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe, with interesting advertisements as well.
This title is the oldest continuously published daily newspaper in the world which began in 1665 and is still in existence today. Complete with 4 pages, measuring about
The Furnace Girl of Lake Bluff, Illinois...
Item #706476
October 31, 1928
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., Oct. 31, 1928
* Elfrieda Knaak burned - the furnace girl
* Lake Bluff, Illinois - unsolved mystery
* Suicide or murder ? - infatuation - crush
* Suicide or murder ? - infatuation - crush
The bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "Girl Found Burned Beside Furnace in Police Station" with subhead. (see images)
First report coverage of the (still) unsolved mystery surrounding th... See More
1874 Lincoln's Tomb dedication at Springfield...
Item #706474
October 16, 1874
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 16, 1874
* Abraham Lincoln's Tomb dedication
* Oak Ridge Cemetery - Springfield, Illinois
* Designer - Larkin Goldsmith Mead
The top of the front page has one column headings: "ABRAHAM LINCOLN" "The Unveiling Of the Monument To Him At Springfield, Ill" and more. Lengthy text continues on page 2.
Eight pages, light toning at the margins, ... See More
Account of Louis XVI's attorney in the latter days...
Item #706390
October 11, 1797
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Oct. 11, 1797 The front page has an interesting report prefaced with: "The following particulars respecting the last moments of Louis XVI are extracted from...papers of the respectable but unfortunate Malescherees, one of the three counsel who assisted the unhappy Monarch on his trial."
One bit notes: "...It was I who first... See More
The International Cricket Match... Oystering...
Item #706372
October 15, 1859
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Oct. 15, 1859 The front page has: "The Great Oyster Excitement - Scene On Board The Schooner Yankee Bird...". The inside has the desirable: "The International Cricket Match At Hoboken - Scene On The St. George's Ground, On The Morning Of The Match", which tells of the match between the United States and England. The opposing p... See More
1972 Yoko Ono & George Carlin...
Item #706289
October 26, 1972
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 26, 1972
* Yoko Ono - "Now Or Never" single release
* re. My Lai Massacre - political song ad
* Stand-up comedian George Carlin advertisement
* "Class Clown" Performances at Palace Theater
Page 53 has a 9 1/2 x 7 advertisement for the release of "Now Or Never" single by Yoko Ono which is a politica... See More
1912 attempted assassination of Theaodore Roosevelt...
Item #706285
October 17, 1912
THE GREENSBORO PATRIOT (weekly), North Carolina, Oct. 17, 1912
* President Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt
* Attempted assassination attempt by shooting
* Campaigning event for the presidency
The top of page 6 has a small one column heading: "Theodore Roosevelt Shot" with subhead. (see images) Ironic this happened in Milwaukee, the location of the 2024 Republican Conv... See More
Early The Rolling Stones rock band 1965 ad...
Item #706239
October 07, 1965
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 7, 1965
* Early The Rolling Stones concert advertisement
* English rock and roll band - British invasion
* Mick Jagger - Keith Richards - Brian Jones
Page 20 has a somewhat small advertisement for "THE ROLLING STONES" concert at the Academy Of Music in Manhattan. This ad measures 2 1/2 x 1 3/4 inches. (see image) This... See More
Earliest newspaper in your collection?
Item #706231
October 20, 1641
NOUVELLES, Paris, France, Oct. 20, 1641
* Earliest newspaper in your collection?
The heading roughly translates to: "Ordinary News". This issue predates the earliest English language newspaper we have in our inventory. It was the "sister" publication of the "Gazette", the very first regular newspaper published in France, started in 1631 by Théophraste Ren... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1677...
Item #706144
October 18, 1677
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 18, 1677
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As was the case with most newspapers of the 17th century, this is complete as a single sheet, me... See More
Early days of the AIDS virus in 1984...
Item #705910
October 09, 1984
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Oct. 9, 1984
* AIDS - Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
* HIV - Human immunodeficiency virus - pathogen
* Robert Gallo - American biomedical researcher
* Study to determine if saliva is a infectious agent ?
The front page has a heading: "AIDS: A Kiss Is Still a Kiss?" the top of page 11 has the same heading with subh... See More
1983 Grateful Dead & The Band at the Carrier Dome ad...
Item #705871
October 18, 1983
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 18 1983
* The Grateful Dead & The Band - rock bands
* Jerry Garcia - Bob Weir - Ron "Pigpen" McKernan
* Syracuse University Carrier Dome concert ad
Page 98 has a 7 x 5 inch advertisement for a upcoming performance by "GRATEFUL DEAD & THE BAND" concert at the Carrier Dome on the campus of Syracuse Uni... See More
1983 "Never Say Never Again" film opening day ad...
Item #705870
October 11, 1983
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Oct. 11, 1983
* "Never Say Never Again" advertisement
* Grand opening day movie premiere - spy film
* Sean Connery's last role as James Bond
Page 46 has a 9 x 6 1/4 inch advertisement (not counting the locations underneath) for the opening day of the film "Never Say Never Again" (see images) This was Sean... See More
Jam Master Jay shot dead... Run-DMC DJ...
Item #705834
October 31, 2002
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 31, 2002
* Jam Master Jay murder - assassination
* Run-DMC hip hop group musician DJ
* Infancy of mainstream rap music fame
The top of page 17 has a heading: "Member of Pioneer Rap Group Run DMC Is Slain" with photo of Jason William Mizell. (see images) He was gunned down in his recording studio in Queens, New York City.
Nice to have this report in a news... See More
1977 KISS Concert at MSG & Aerosmith ads...
Item #705799
October 17, 1977
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 17, 1977
* KISS rock band concert advertisement
* 2nd performance at Madison Square Garden
* Love Gun - Alive II album Tour
* Aerosmith performance at Nassau Coliseum
Page 70 has a 3 1/2 x 3 inch advertisement for three "KISS" concert performances at Madison Square Garden. (see image)
wikipedia notes: Simmons reflect... See More
1976 Bruce Springsteen nightclub advertisement...
Item #705525
October 04, 1976
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 4, 1976
* Early Bruce Springsteen "The Boss" performance
* "Born to Run" album with E Street Band tour
* American rock singer, songwriter & guitarist
* Palladium nightclub concert hall advertisement
Page 84 has a full page, though plain looking advertisement for a "BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN" performanc... See More
Orson Welles' "War of the Worlds" Martian attack causes panic...
Item #705382
October 31, 1938
THE FREDERICK POST, Maryland, Oct. 31, 1938
* "War of the Worlds" - Orson Welles
* Radio broadcast causes panic (1st report)
* Mars invasion - martians
The front page has an article on the infamous "War of the Worlds" radio broadcast delivered by Orson Wells. This radio adaptation of H.W. Wells' "War of the Worlds" novel was taken seriously by many l... See More
For the Masons in 1858...
Item #705378
October 27, 1858
MASONIC MIRROR, Philadelphia & New York, Oct. 27, 1858
* Masonic - free masonry - Masons
* Pre American Civil War era
In the dateline is: "Devoted To The Diffusion Of Masonic Intelligence, Fine Arts, Literature, News, etc." This little newspaper published for the Masons has a very graphic, Masonic-theme engraving in the masthead (see).
Twelve pages, 8 1/2 by 11 1... See More
Election fraud in 1840... 1st "October Surprise"?
Item #705363
October 23, 1840
THE GLOBE, New Bedford, Massachusetts, Oct. 23, 1840
* Election fraud proclaimed
* William Henry Harrison vs. Martin Van Buren
* First October surprise?
Page 3 has a 1.5 column article on voter fraud which includes in part: "They resorted to every means in their power to increase their vote. They’ve made a regular business of going from one Township to another and voting s... See More
Latest news from Mormondom...
Item #705278
October 10, 1860
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 10, 1860 Page 2 has almost the entire first column taken up with: "Affairs In Utah--Federal Officers in the Territory--The Weather, Crops, etc.--Criminal Incidents--General Intelligence, etc." This article begins: "Much as it may be regretted by the majority of the American people, still it does seem, after all the fuss & smoke, that the Mormon peo... See More
Grenada Confederate newspaper... Battle of Antietam...
Item #705275
October 02, 1862
THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Grenada, Mississippi, Oct. 2, 1862
* Very rare Confederate title
* Publisher on the run
* Battle of Antietam
If the title and city of publication seem to be in conflict, they are not. This newspaper had a fascinating history during the Civil War. Memphis was a Confederate stronghold up through the Battle of Memphis on June 6, 1862, at which time the Yankees ... See More
News from the Mormon capital...
Item #705274
October 30, 1860
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 20, 1860 Page 5 contains nearly a full column on: "Affairs In Utah" "Departure of the Delegate--Agricultural Fair in Utah--Serious Indian Hostilities--Miscellaneous News" with an interesting variety of tidbits from this Mormon stronghold (see for portions).
Eight pages, very nice condition.
1976 The Allman Brothers Band breakup...
Item #705145
October 11, 1976
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Oct. 11, 1976
* The Allman Brothers Band breakup
* American Southern blues rock band
* Gregg & Duane Allman - Dickie Betts
The front page has a heading: "WHY THE ALLMAN BROTHERS DIED YOUNG..." with photo of Gregg allman and Dicky Betts.
Page 12 has a heading: "Why the Allman Brothers Died Young" with som... See More
San Francisco earthquake...
Item #705126
October 19, 1989
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, "Earthquake Extra", California, October 19, 1989
* San Francisco earthquake
* Best publication to be had ?
This newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "DEVASTATING REPORTS FROM BIG QUAKE AREA" with subheads and large related photo (see). More on the following pages with much text.
Complete with both sections, 32 pages. Nice con... See More
1973 New York Dolls advertisement...
Item #705043
October 11, 1973
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 11, 1973
* New York Dolls - punk rock music band pioneers
* Waldorf Astoria Halloween concert advertisement
Page 51 has a nice full page advertisement for a "NEW YORK DOLLS" Concert at the Waldorf Astoria on Halloween night. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no reason to... See More
Early Negro baseball team... Hampton University...
Item #705024
HARPER'S MONTHLY, New York, October, 1873 Inside has a fourteen page article about the Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute. Has a total of eleven illustrations of the buildings and activities at the Institute, plus a nice print (see photos) of the Ball Club that measures about 2 3/4 by 3 inches. The Institute, founded as a co-educational school for negroes shortly after the Ci... See More
1973 The Moody Blues MSG concert advertisement...
Item #704956
October 25, 1973
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 25, 1973
* The Moody Blues - English psychedelic rock band
* Madison Square Garden & Nassau Coliseum
* Early concerts w/ photo advertisement
Page 59 has a full page advertisement for "The Moody Blues" concerts at Madison Square Garden and Nassau Coliseum. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item ... See More
Marshall Applewhite in 1975... Heaven's Gate...
Item #704873
October 20, 1975
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 20, 1975
* Early Marshall Applewhite & Bonnie Nettles
* Heaven's Gate - new religious movement - cult
* Two witnesses of Revelation ? UFO religion
* Waldport, Oregon citizens go missing - mystery
The front page has a heading in orange lettering: "The UFO Cult Mystery: Did 60 Vanish"
Page 9 has a banner headi... See More
Nice newspaper from Washington's administration...
Item #704855
October 22, 1796
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Oct. 22, 1796
* During George Washington's administration
A very typical late 18th century American newspaper with a good mix of news reports of the day and advertisements.
The back page has nearly 2 columns taken up with a notice from the Treasury Dept. headed: "Lands of the United States". This concerns the sale of land:... See More
MacRobertson Trophy Air Race... Mollisons...
Item #704853
October 20, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 20, 1934
* MacRobertson Trophy Air Race
* London to Melbourne airplane event
* Melbourne Centenary celebrations
* Jim and Amy Mollison photo
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "20 PLANES START IN AUSTRALIA RACE; FITZMAURICE OUT" with subheads. (see) More on page 3 with related pictorial.
Complete with 32 pages, rag edition in n... See More
1961 Stan Brakhage's experimental films showing...
Item #704609
October 12, 1961
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Oct. 12, 1961
* American underground filmmaker Stan Brakage
* Experimental films - avant-garde cinema
* Provincetown Playhouse theatre advertisement
* "Wedlock House, An Intercourse" - "The Dead"
* "Cat's Cradle - "Daybreak" and more
Page 9 has a 4 x 2 inch advertisement for: "The ... See More
1963 death of Jean Cocteau... French poet...
Item #704546
October 17, 1963
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 17, 1963
* Jean Cocteau death - French poet - artist
* Playwright - novelist - film director & more
* Surrealist, avant-garde and Dadaist movements
The top of the front page has a heading: "Jean Cocteau: 'I'd Take the Fire'--p. 5"
Page 5 has a heading: "I'd Take the Fire (A Souvenir of Jean)&q... See More
Exploding Plastic Inevitable in 1966... Andy Warhol...
Item #704544
October 13, 1966
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Oct. 13, 1966
* Andy Warhol's Exploding Plastic Inevitable
* The Velvet Underground and Nico performance ad
* Balloon Farm (Electric Circus) underground nightclub
The bottom of page 25 has a 9 1/2 x 3 inch advertisement for a "Andy Warhol's Plastic Inevitable THE VELVET UNDERGROUND & NICO" performance at T... See More
The Whitney Museum 1966 grand opening photos...
Item #704540
October 06, 1966
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 6, 1966
* The Whitney Museum of American Art
* Modern & contemporary art - Manhattan
* Grand opening w/ Andy Warhol & more - photos
The front page has a full page pictorial with small heading: "The Whitney Museum" and brief text. More related photos on a page 12 with heading "It Happened on Madison Avenue&... See More
The Albany Movement... Georgia civil rights...
Item #704537
October 04, 1962
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 4, 1962
* The Albany Movement - Georgia
* Shiloh Baptist Church gathering
* Negroes - civil rights movement
* Martin Luther King Jr. speech
The front page has a heading: "In Albany Jails" with lead-in: "The Press of Freedom" and related photo. (see images) Lengthy text continues on multiple inside pages.
s... See More
Founding of the U.S. Naval Academy... Much on the Mormon War...
Item #704475
October 18, 1845
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 18, 1845
* United States Naval Academy founded
* Annapolis, Maryland - Navy Midshipmen
* Mormons War - Mormonism
An inside page has a very historic report on the official opening of the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.
The report has a small heading: "The United States School of Midshipmen" and begins: &quo... See More
The "Groovy Murders" of 1967... coulterculture era...
Item #704458
October 12, 1967
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 12, 1967
* The Groovy Murders in East Village - New York City
* Linda Rae Fitzpatrick & James Leroy Hutchinson
The front page has a heading: "High on Life and Deader than Dead" with 3 related phots. (see images) Report continues on page 3.
source: ephemeralnewyork: In October 1967, rich-girl-turned-runaway Linda Fi... See More
First post-Civil War Thanksgiving Proclamation... Steamer St. John disaster....
Item #704451
October 30, 1865
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 30, 1865 Page 5 has coverage of the noteworthy/historic Thanksgiving Proclamation by President Andrew Johnson. The article is headed L"Thanksgiving For Peace" "Appointment of the First Thursday in December as a Day of National Thanksgiving" followed by rthe full test of the "Proclamation" signed in type by the President: Andrew Joh... See More
Centreville, Virginia...
Item #704449
October 21, 1862
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Oct. 21, 1862 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "A Skirmish At Centreville Station, Virginia" "Interesting From the South" "Stuart's Raid into Pennsylvania the Comic Feature of the War" "The 'Thunderer' on the President's Emancipation Proclamation" "The War In The West" "Ad... See More
Rare mention of the Underground Railroad...
Item #704445
October 06, 1854
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Oct. 6, 1854 The bottom of page 4 has small report with a rare mention of the Underground Railroad.
Because it was a secretive operation it is very difficult to find period accounts of its operation.
This article, from Lowville, New York, specifically has "underground railroad" noted in the text under the heading: "Fugitive Slaves--Bears", reading: &qu... See More
Voice of the Nation of Islam... "...Rise of the American Black Man..."
Item #704436
October 06, 1967
MUHAMMAD SPEAKS, Chicago, Oct. 6, 1967 The full front page has: "Muhammad on: THE RISE OF THE AMERICAN BLACK MAN - THE OPPOSITION", which includes a photo of him and continues on an inside page. The back page has another photo of "The Honorable Elijah Muhammad" with an article: "What the Muslims Want".
Complete in 28 pages, tabloid-size, minimal margin wea... See More
Very early newspaper report on the San Francisco earthquake...
Item #704411
October 18, 1989
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE--EXTRA, EXTRA, EXTRA, Oct. 18, 1989 This was one of the earliest editions on the street after the earthquake.
The banner headline proclaims: "HUNDREDS DEAD IN HUGE QUAKE" with several subheads, plus a large photo of a collapsed apartment building. The first 8 of the 16 pages are exclusively reports concerning the earthquake with a wealth of photos, includin... See More
"The Living Theatre" closes it's doors in 1963...
Item #704373
October 24, 1963
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 24, 1963
* The Living Theatre - experimental theater
* Avant-garde - Julian Beck - Judith Malina
* Closed for bankruptcy - tax evasion crime
The front page has a heading: "Living Theatre Goes Broke; Becks Brigged by Feds" with 2 related photos. (see images) Article continues on a inside page. Lengthy text continues on ... See More
Battle of Cape Esperance in 1942....
Item #704367
October 14, 1942
LOS ANGELES TIMES, October 14, 1942
* Battle of Cape Esperance
* Savo Island, Guadalcanal
* World War II - WWII
* INCOMPLETE ISSUE ****
The front page has a banner headline: "Navy Sinks Five Jap Warships in Night Battle Off Solomons" with subhead. (see images) Coverage on the Battle of Cape Esperance and Savo Island, Guadalcanal.
Incomplete issue containing two loose leafs (4 p... See More
1966 Timothy Leary & Andy Warhol...
Item #704366
October 27, 1966
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 27, 1966
* Dr. Timothy Leary ad
* Psychedelic celebration #2
* Andy Warhol's Plastic Inevitable
* The Velvet Underground & Nico
Page 17 has a 4 x 3 1/2 inch ad for a "DR. TIMOTHY LEARY" lecture at Village Theater.
Page 18 has a small advertisement for: "Andy Warhol's The Velvet Underground & Nico... See More
1971 Emerson, Lake & Palmer rock concert ad...
Item #704287
October 28, 1971
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 29 - Nov. 4,1971 (vol. 16, #43), which is the same as the newsstand issue for Oct. 28, 1971
* Emerson, Lake & Palmer concert advertisement
* Progressive rock supergroup - Madison Square Garden
* The Doors - "Other Voices" tour concert ad
* First tour without Jim Morrison after death
* Pink Floyd at Hunter College c... See More
World premiere ad for "The French Connection"...
Item #704286
October 07, 1971
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village (weekly), New York, Oct. 7, 1971
* "The French Connection" World premiere advertisement
* American neo-noir action thriller film - movie
* Famed actors Gene Hackman & Roy Scheider
* Car chase fame - Jimmy "Popeye" Doyle
Page 61 has a 8 x 6 inch advertisement for: "The French Connection" for it's World premiere in ... See More
Early 1964 Bob Dylan concert advertisement...
Item #704282
October 08, 1964
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 8, 1964
* Early Bob Dylan Halloween concert advertisement
* Philharmonic Hall performance - New York City
* "The Bootleg Series Vol. 6: Bob Dylan Live 1964"
Page 12 has a advertisement for Bob Dylan's concert at Philharmonic Hall in Manhattan on Halloween night. This ad measures 3 1/2 x 2 inches. (see image) T... See More
1930 World Series... Baseball...
Item #704278
October 03, 1930
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, October 3, 1930
* Philadelphia Athletics vs. St. Louis Cardinals
* World Series of baseball (game 2)
The front page has a nice banner headline: "ATHLETICS ROUT CARDS 6-1 TO WIN SECOND SERIES GAME" with subheads and photo of George Earnshaw. (see images) Much more in the sport's section.
Complete with 36 pages, light toning and a little wear at... See More
Reinventing the English language...
Item #704265
October 12, 1850
WECLI FONETIC ADVOCET, Sinsinati, O., Octobur 12, 1850 [Weekly Phonetic Advocate, Cincinnati, Ohio] This is one of the more curious newspapers of the 19th century.
During this time there was a movement afoot to create a new mode of writing & spelling: to spell words as they sounded, phonetically. Obviously it never caught on, but it did result in this unusual newspaper which is al... See More
First session of Parliament on the union of England and Scotland...
Item #704248
October 27, 1707
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, October 27, 1707 A very historic issue as the front page reports on the very first session of Parliament of the newly-created Parliament of Great Britain which occurred on October 23. The union of England and Scotland was official several months previous by the ratification of the Acts of Union involving both England and Scotland.
The front page reports from Wes... See More
Broadside "Extra" from Baltimore...
Item #704244
October 15, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE, EXTRA, Oct. 15, 1798 Although there were issues of this title in Phila., Boston & Baltimore, this is from Baltimore as the other two did not exist as of this date.
This is a broadside extra, a small single sheet printed on the front only. Such broadsides were typically printed to put urgent or important news into the hands of the reader as quickly as possible. The news ... See More
Village Voice journalist Arthur Bell...
Item #704216
October 31, 1977
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Oct. 31, 1977
* Journalist Arthur Bell
* LGBT - gay rights activist
Page 16 has an article by Arthur Bell, a journalist and LGBT activist who first wrote for the Village Voice in 1969 on the Stonewall riots. After Variety Reporter Addison Verrill, a friend of Bell's, was killed in 1977, Bell wrote about the case in the Voice. In response he recei... See More
Opening ad for the movie "The Terminator" (1984)..
Item #704198
October 30, 1984
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 30, 1984
* "The Terminator" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Arnold Schwarzenegger - science-fiction
Page 70 has a iconic 9 x 4 1/2 inch advertisement (not including the locations underneath): "THE TERMINATOR" for it's opening in New York City. Being a weekly publication, this is actually t... See More
Yosemite diagram and discoveries...
Item #704187
October 18, 1865
NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, Oct. 18, 1865
* Very early Yosemite description w/ diagram
The front page has a detailed, column-wide diagram and a wonderful account of a visit the Yosemite Valley and surrounding region: "From The Missouri To The Pacific...XVI" "Yosemite--Its Discovery--Our Party--View From Inspiration Point--Entering the Valley" & more.
The report begins: &... See More
Lengthy report on Jack the Ripper, in the London Times...
Item #704157
October 03, 1888
THE TIMES, London, England, Oct. 3, 1888 This is perhaps the most desired title in which to find reports on the "Jack The Ripper" case which terrorized London at this time, and this report is much lengthier than most.
Page 10 has nearly three columns of reporting headed: "The East-End Murders" and "The Mitre-Square Victim Identified". Most of the reporting invo... See More
Early 1964 Bob Dylan concert advertisement...
Item #704112
October 15, 1964
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 15, 1964
* Early Bob Dylan Halloween concert advertisement
* Philharmonic Hall performance - New York City
* "The Bootleg Series Vol. 6: Bob Dylan Live 1964"
Page 11 has a small advertisement for Bob Dylan's concert at Philharmonic Hall in Manhattan on Halloween night. This ad measures 3 x 2 inches. (see image... See More
Campaign newspaper supporting Van Buren for President...
Item #704086
October 12, 1839
THE BAY STATE DEMOCRACY, Boston, Oct. 12, 1839 A campaign newspaper, this title was published by the Bay State Democrat. The top of the first column has an ad endorsing Martin Van Buren for President, with inside pages having much political content.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, some foxing at front page margins, very nice condition.
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
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
1964 Ben Shahn drawing of Barry Goldwater...
Item #703779
October 29, 1964
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Oct. 29, 1964
* Ben Shahn - American Jewish artist
* Social realism - left wing political views
* Barry Goldwater as a baby etching - cartoon
* Republican presidential candidate
* "Vote for Lyndon Johnson" campaign
The front page has a pro-Lyndon Johnson and anti-Barry Goldwater drawing by artist Ben Shahn which is... See More
1964 Carolyn Hester folk singer nightclub ad...
Item #703776
October 01, 1964
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Oct. 1, 1964
* Carolyn Hester - American folk singer songwriter
* The Gaslight Cafe coffeehouse music gig advertisement
Page18 has a 5 1/2 x 2 1/2 inch advertisement for a "CAROLYN HESTER" performance at The Gaslight Cafe. (see image)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no reason to sav... See More
1947 World Series of baseball... Jackie Robinson...
Item #703721
October 01, 1947
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 1, 1947
* 1947 World Series of baseball (game 1)
* New York Yankees vs. Brooklyn Dodgers
* 1st game to include a African American (Jackie Robinson)
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "YANKS' 5 IN FIFTH BEAT DODGERS, 5-3, IN SERIES OPENER" with subheads. (see images) Much more in the sport's section with headings, photos and sta... See More
1936 Brady Gang jail escape...
Item #703639
October 12, 1936
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 12, 1936
* Greenfield, Indiana jail break
* Pre Al Brady Gang shootout
* Bangor, Maine fame
The front page has a nice banner headline: "KILLERS BREAK INDIANA JAIL" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display. A few related photos are on the back page. This was about a year prior to their infamous shootout with F.B.I. agents in Bangor, Maine.
sour... See More
O.J. Simpson verdict is reached in 1995...
Item #703636
October 03, 1995
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 3, 1995
* Murder trial of O. J. Simpson comes to a climax
* Nichole Brown Simpson & Ronald Goldman
* Best publication to be had - rare as such
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "All Parties Stunned Simpson Jury Quickly Reaches Verdicts" with subheads and related photo. (see images) More on page 12. This edition was published between... See More
The Grateful Dead & Chambers Brothers in 1969....
Item #703564
October 02, 1969
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 2, 1969
* Grateful Dead gig at Cafe Au Go Go night club
* Jerry Garcia - Bob Weir - Ron "Pigpen" McKernan
* The Chamber Brother - psychedelic soul band
* Concert performance at Hunter College advertisement
Page 34 has a 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 inch advertisement for "CHAMBERS BROTHERS" for there performances at Hunter... See More
Georgetown to be the nation's capital?
Item #703549
THE UNIVERSAL ASYLUM & COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, October, 1790 The issue begins with the continued: "History of the Life & Character of Benjamin Franklin, L.L.D." which takes 6 pages & includes 4 letters signed by him in type from 1753 & 1754: B. Franklin.Other articles include: "On the Invention of Porcelain in Europe" "Thoughts on Educatio... See More
Ku Klux Klan in 1871 South Carolina...
Item #703470
October 23, 1871
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 23, 1871
* Ku Klux Klan - KKK outrages
* Spartansburg County SC South Carolina
The top of page 7 has a one column heading: "Martial Law In South Carolina" with subheads. (see images) Another related article on the same page also has a one column heading: "National Colored Convention" with subheads.
Other news of the day. Complete in 12 pages, n... See More
1913 Colorado coalfield war... labor uprising...
Item #703428
October 28, 1913
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 28, 1913
* Coalfield War - National Guard vs. miners
* United Mine Workers of America (UMWA)
The front page has a nice banner headline: "COLORADO STRIKERS AND DEPUTIES IN BIG BATTLE" with subheads. (see images) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragi... See More
The Bill of Rights...
Item #703267
October 06, 1789
THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, October 6, 1789
* Ratification of the "Bill of Rights" - Congress
* United States Constitution - Amendments
Arguably the most significant documents of late 18th century in American history would be the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. This issue contains the latter, printed i... See More
Governing the U.S. Navy... Admiral Nelson...
Item #703200
October 21, 1799
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Oct. 21, 1799 The front page has over 2 columns on the continued: "Act for the Government of the Navy of the United States", signed in type by the President: John Adams, & headed with an engraving of a heraldic eagle.
Page 2 is mostly taken up with reports from Europe including 2 letters signed by: Nelson, regarding naval action against the F... See More
1970 Occultist tour advertisement...
Item #703197
October 01, 1970
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 1, 1970
* Marc Reymont's performance advertisement
* Occultism - witches spells - witchcraft - tarot
* Clairvoyance - voodoo - telepathy - hypnotism
* Orrie de Nooyer Auditorium - Hackensack NJ
Page 34 has a 7 x 3 1/2 inch advertisement for: "Marc Reymont's Occultism in the 70's" tour. (see images)
I susp... See More
On the Constitution... Postal routes through the states...
Item #703193
October 13, 1792
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, Oct. 13, 1792 About one-third of the front page is taken up with an editorial concerning the Constitution, beginning: "By the extracts from Mr. Jefferson's letters lately published, his sentiments on the constitution have been unbosomed to his countrymen...". The front page also has a nice piece on: "...Salem, the principal Morav... See More
Clarence Thomas confirmed to U.S. Supreme Court....
Item #703108
October 16, 1991
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 16, 1991
* Clarence Thomas confirmation (1st report)
* U.S. United States Supreme Court
* Succeeds Thurgood Marshall
* Anita Hill sexual misconduct fiasco
The front page has a nice banner headline: "Thomas Confirmed, 52 to 48; It Is Now 'Time for Healing,' the New Justice Says" with subheads and photo of Thomas with his wife. More reporting inside... See More
Lou Dillon... harness racing record....
Item #702994
October 25, 1903
MEMPHIS MORNING NEWS, October 25, 1903
* Lou Dillon record breaker
* First to break 2-minute mile
* Harness horse racing
* Standardbred pacer
* Best publication to be had (very rare)
The top of the front page has a banner headline: "LOU DILLON MAKES WORLD'S MILE TROTTING RECORD 1:58 1-2" with subheads and related photo (faded). (see images)
Complete with 20+ pages, light t... See More
Mark Twain re: Bermuda... "Some Rambling Notes of an Idle Excursion"...
Item #702800
THE ATLANTIC MONTHLY, New York, Oct. 1877 - Jan. 1878* Mark Twain's 4-part series
* "Some Rambling Notes of an Idle Excursion"
* 4-month (complete) set
By far the most notable content is the four-part series by Mark Twain written for The Atlantic Monthly: "Some Rambling Notes of an Idle Excursion". This serialized "story" is concerning a trip he too... See More
Susan B. Anthony petitions for woman's rights...
Item #702685
October 22, 1855
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Oct. 22, 1855 Page 6 has an article headed: "Woman's Rights" concerning the appeal--led by Susan B. Anthony--to the law-makers of New York to work for the: "...restoration of woman's legal and political rights..." and notes that: "...Forms of petition, also woman's rights, tracts, may be had of Susan B. Anthony, Rochester, N.Y.&quo... See More
Life in 1903 - Immigration, unemployment, war on the horizon...
Item #702632
October 24, 1903
MEMPHIS MORNING NEWS, Tennessee, Oct. 24, 1903 The front page has an interesting article headed: "NEARLY A MILLION IMMIGRANTS IN 1903", followed by the subhead: "All Records Broken in the Number of Aliens Coming to the United States in Search of Homes and Fortunes...". The article discusses where they are coming from and talks about some of the requirements necessary for ... See More
1961 Barbra Streisand's 1st acting performance review...
Item #702398
October 26, 1961
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 26, 1961
* Barbra Streisand - singer & actress 1st performance
* "Another Evening with Harry Stoones" musical play review - Off-Broadway
* Very early and extremely rare item on Streisand (19 yrs. old)
* Aretha Franklin - American singer songwriter - pianist
* Village Gate - Greenwich Village nightclub advertisement
... See More
"Cream" farewell tour in 1968....
Item #702254
October 24, 1968
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 24, 1968
* David Peel & The Lower East Side Band
* "Have a Marijuana" debut album advertisement
* CREAM British rock band - Spectrum concert ad
* Eric Clapton - Ginger Baker - Jack Bruce
Page 33 has a 6 x 3 1/2 inch advertisement for "CREAM" for there upcoming appearance at the Spectrum in Philadelphia. ... See More
1st movie preview of "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington"...
Item #702144
October 20, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 20, 1939
* Original "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" review
* James Stewart & Jean Arthur - Frank Capra
* Political comedy-drama film - movie
Page 27 has the first movie review by the Times of what is considered one of the greatest films of all time and what made Jimmy Stewart a major movie star, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. The review is headed: &quo... See More
St. Louis Cardinals win 1944 World Series of baseball...
Item #702108
October 10, 1944
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TGIMES, Pennsylvania, October 10, 1944
* 1944 World Series (game 6)
* St. Louis Cardinals vs. St. Louis Browns
* Championship game (final)
* World War II - WWII era
The top of page 14 has a six column heading: "Cardinals Regain World Championship" with subheads, 2 photos, box scores and inning by inning description. First report coverage of game 6 which made ... See More
St. Louis Browns Win 1944 Pennant...
Item #702077
October 03, 1944
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, Massachusetts, October 3, 1944
* St. Louis Browns win AL pennant
* Future Baltimore Orioles
This 12 page newspaper has headlines on page 10: "St. Louis Baseball Capital Of World During Classic" and "Browns' Stock Booms Because Of First Flag" which tells of the St. Louis Browns winning their only American League pennant. They wou... See More
Opening ad for the movie "Halloween" (1978)..
Item #702018
October 30, 1978
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Oct. 30, 1978
* John Carpenter's amazingly successful, "Halloween"
* Opening day - week - World premiere advertisement
Page 70 has a iconic 6 1/2 x 4 1/2 inch advertisement (not including the locations underneath): "HALLOWEEN" for it's opening in New York City. Being a weekly publication, this is actually the opening day ad for this f... See More
1982 First Blood & Halloween III opening day ads....
Item #702017
October 26, 1982
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 26, 1982
* "First Blood" & Halloween III" advertisements
* Grand Opening Day movie premieres
* Action & Science fiction horror films
Page 58 has a nice advertisement for the opening of ""First Blood"
Page 61 has a smaller ad for the opening of "Halloween III" (see images) Being a ... See More
1961 Barbra Streisand's 1st acting performance...
Item #701905
October 19, 1961
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 19, 1961
* Barbra Streisand - singer & actress 1st performance
* Another Evening with Harry Stoones - Off-Broadway
* Very early and extremely rare item on Streisand (19 yrs. old)
Page 11 has a list of current Off-Broadway theatre performances including a musical titled: "Another Evening with Harry Stoones" which was Barbra ... See More
Kentucky's Mammoth Cave... Trading with Indians...
Item #701864
October 07, 1876
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Oct. 7, 1876 Inside contains a full page print: "American Sketches: Indians At A Hide-Trader's Hut" as well as: "American Sketches: The Mammoth Cave of Kentucky - The Mammoth Dome" and another half page: "The Mammoth Cave of Kentucky - The Gothic Gallery" which has a related article.
Twenty-four pages, great condition.... See More
1929 Blackburn Cult... religouis movement...
Item #701834
October 07, 1929
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Oct. 7, 1929
* The Blackburn Cult
* The Great Eleven Club
* May Otis Blackburn
* Queen & High Priestiss
* Willa Rhoads corpse
The bottom of the front page has a one column heading: "'Princess' Buried With 7 Dead Dogs" with subhead. (see image)
Complete with 26 pages, light toning and some wear at the margins, generally good.
wikipedia no... See More
Opening weekend of "Dan in Real Life"
Item #701813
October 27, 2007
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 27, 2007
* Opening weekend for "Dan in Real Life" and "SAW IV"
* Full-page ads
The Calendar section has full-page ads for "Dan in Real Life", staring Steve Carell, "Michael Clayton", staring George Clooney, & "SAW IV".
Great to have these advertisements in a newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry.
... See More
Death of President Garfield...
Item #701735
October 01, 1881
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 1, 1881 The entire front page is a Thomas Nast print showing the Liberty figure weeping over a memorial to President James Garfield.
A three-quarters page print: 'President Arthur Taking the Oath at his Private Residence".
Other prints include a full page: "Last Honors--Lying in State in the Rotunda of the National Capitol"; doublep... See More
1962 Barbra Streisand nightclub star...
Item #701723
October 25, 1962
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 25, 1962
* Barbra Streisand - singer & actress photo
* Bon Soir nightclub performance in Greenwich Village
* Broadway musical debut (19 years old) fame
* 'I Can Get It for You Wholesale" star
Page 12 has a photo of a very young Barbara Streisand who at the time was performing a few nights at the Greenwich Village nightclub ... See More
John Adams responds, Thomas Jefferson intervenes...
Item #701700
October 24, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 24, 1798
* The XYZ Affair - France relations
* John Adams & Thomas Jefferson
The front page has an address: "To John Adams, President of the United States" from a military unit at Lexington, followed by his response signed in type: John Adams.
A page 2 bit concerning America making preparations for action against France during the XYZ Af... See More
1983 Beirut barracks bombings...
Item #701609
October 24, 1983
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 24, 1983
* 1983 Beirut barracks bombings - Lebanon
* United States Marine Corps massacre
* Lebanese Civil War terrorist suicide attack
* Islamic Jihad Organization & Iran
The front page has a banner heading: "Death in Beirut" with subheads and related photo. Much more inside. Lengthy text.
Complete 1st section only with 24 pages, nice condition.... See More
Washington & his wife arrive... Captain Bligh...
Item #701546
October 01, 1791
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, Oct. 1, 1791 A page 3 report from "Georgetown" reports: "Monday evening last the PRESIDENT of the United States, his LADY, and Suite, arrived in this town from the Seat of Government; and on Tuesday took their departure for Mount Vernon."
Another page 3 item notes: "Capt, Bligh is now on his way a second time, for the purp... See More
Death of the Pope, in a Vatican City newspaper...
Item #701529
October 09, 1958
L'OSSERVATORE ROMANO, Vatican City, Italy, Oct. 9, 1958 This is the Vatican City newspaper announcing the death of Pope Pius XII, a same day report with the headline translated as: "This morning October 9 at 3:52 a.m. the Pius Supreme Pontiff Pius XII died holy in the peace of the lord."
The complete issue with 4 pages, wide black mourning rules on all pages with most of pages... See More
Revolutionary War pay document for an officer...
Item #701510
October 14, 1781
A hand-written Revolutionary War pay document from the State of Connecticut dated October 14, 1781. It notes: "Sir: Pay Capt. Abner Adams five pounds in bills of this state...and charge the state. Pay Table Office, Oct. 14, 1781" with two signatures.
Measures 6 by 7 1/2 inches, totally handwritten, very nice condition. A nice item for display, and dated just 5 days before Cornwall... See More
Boston Red Sox in the 1912 World Series...
Item #701509
October 12, 1912
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, October 12, 1912
* Boston Red Sox vs. New York Giants
* World Series of baseball (game 4)
* In a Boston publication (rare)
The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "FENWAY PARK AGAIN SCENE OF BIG WORLD SERIES BALL GAMES" with subheads and box scores for game 4. (see) Rare to have in the Boston publication.
Other news, sports and ad... See More
The early months of the War of 1812...
Item #701496
October 03, 1812
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 3, 1812 This issue is from the early months of the War of 1812 with various war-related reports. Some include various naval reports on the front page; " Proclamation" signed by George Prevost; "Province of Lower Canada" "Admiral Warren's Squadron" and other items.
Four pages, nice condition.
England's last ditch effort to reconcile with America...
Item #701400
October 31, 1778
THE PROVIDENCE GAZETTE & COUNTRY JOURNAL, Rhode Island, Oct. 31, 1778
* British last attempt - peace with America
The entire front page and a portion of page 2 are taken up with an historic document headed: "MANIFESTO and PROCLAMATION" by General Henry Clinton.
Once France entered the war on the side of the colonists, Lord North became alarmed & sent commissioners t... 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
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
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.
... 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
Great farming print of Manitoba...
Item #701243
October 24, 1891
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Oct. 24, 1891 Among the many prints within is a very nice, doublepage centerfold captioned: "Canadian North-West Farming: Reaping the Harvest in Manitoba", Canada.
Complete in 32 pages, great condition.
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
Amazin Mets 1969 World Series baseball game...
Item #701194
October 15, 1969
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 15, 1969
* New York Mets vs. Baltimore Orioles
* 1969 World Series of baseball (game 3)
* "Amazin Mets" "Miracle Mets"
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "METS, LED BY AGEE, BEAT ORIOLES, 5-0; LEAD 2-1 IN SERIES" with subheads and three related photo. Much more in the sport's section with headlines, photos and box ... See More
1899 Battle of Talana Hill...
Item #701181
October 21, 1899
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 21, 1899
* Battle of Talana Hill - Glencoe
* Second Boer War - South Africa
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "THE BRITISH AND BOERS FOUGHT FOR EIGHT HOURS" with subheads. (see images) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fr... See More
1939 New Yankees vs. Reds... World Series....
Item #701048
October 05, 1939
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, October 5, 1939.
* New York Yankees vs. Cincinnati Reds
* Major league baseball - MLB
* Best title to be had ? with great headline
The front page has a terrific banner headline: "YANKS WIN, 2 HITS OFF PEARSON" with subheads, scoreboard above the masthead and large box scores. (see images) Great for display and unusual for such a nice headline on the fron... See More
USS Iowa battleship launching... WWII...
Item #701044
October 04, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 4, 1936
* USS Enterprise carrier launching
* United States Navy - World War II fame
* Most decorated warship of WWII - 20 battle stars
The bottom left corner of page 3 has a tiny and discrete heading: "Plane Carrier is Launched" (see image) Interesting that the future most decorated warship of World War II would get such a small mention but it is what it ... See More
New York Yankees vs. Giants... World Series of baseball...
Item #701043
October 12, 1923
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 12, 1923
* New York Yankees World Series
* 1st year as champions (game 2)
* 1st year at Yankee Stadium - Babe Ruth
* Great front page headline for display
The top of the front page has a terrific banner headline: "RUTH'S HOMERS BEAT GIANTS" with subheads. (see images) Continued coverage in the sport's section with box scores. S... See More
1930 dedication of Notre Dame Football Stadium...
Item #700973
October 11, 1930
MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, October 11, 1930
* Notre Dame Stadium opening (DAY OF)
* Formal dedication (day of) - Fighting Irish
* NCAA College football - "Touchdown Jesus" fame
Page 6 has a one column heading: "55,000 Fans To See Notre Dame And Navy Meet" with subhead. (see images)
Twelve pages, light toning, a little margin wear, loose and close cut along the spine... See More
End of "The Mormon" publication in 1857...
Item #700971
October 08, 1857
THE CIRCULAR, Oneida, New York, Oct. 8, 1857
* Brigham Young sermon on Women & provisions
* The Mormon (newspaper) ends publication
* Mormons - Mormonism - 1855-1857
This is an uncommon periodical published by the Oneida Community, a Utopian commune founded by John Humphrey Noyes in 1848 in Oneida. The community believed that Jesus Christ had already returned in the year 70, maki... See More
An "Extra" edition of this famous newspaper...
Item #700956
October 24, 1842
NEW YORK HERALD---EXTRA, Oct. 24, 1842 This "Extra" edition is a smaller size format with the entire four pages taken up with: "A Full Report of the 15th Fair of the American Institute". There are no ads nor any other reports.
Four pages, 11 1.2 by 15 3/4 inches, nice condition.
Title relates to the Jacobite Rebellion...
Item #700857
October 30, 1746
THE DAILY GAZETTEER: A Vigorous War; Glorious Peace, or LONDON ADVERTISER, England, Oct. 30, 1746 The title, with the military reference, likely relates to the Jacobite Rebellion which reached its climax at the Battle of Culloden on April 16.
The front page is filled with various news reports from Europe, mostly from London, with most of the back page taken up with advertisements.
Co... See More
Only published for four years... Angria the pirate...
Item #700834
October 07, 1736
THE OLD WHIG, OR THE CONSISTENT PROTESTANT, London, Oct. 7, 1736 This is a very rare title, publishing for only 4 years, this being issue #83.
The issue has much reporting from various corners of Europe, with page 2 having a bit concerning the infamous pirate, Angria: "Capt. Massey, commander of the Wilmington, for Bengal, goes Commodore of the India ships now going out & has a con... See More
James Oglethorpe is promoted and creates a regiment to defend Georgia's border with Spanish Florida...
Item #700833
October 06, 1737
THE OLD WHIG, OR THE CONSISTENT PROTESTANT, London, Oct. 6, 1737 This is a very rare title, publishing for only 4 years with various news reports from Europe.
Perhaps the most notable report is a very brief one on page 3: "His Majesty has been pleased to constitute and appoint James Oglethorpe, Esq., to be Colonel of a regiment of foot to be raised for the service of his Majesty's ... See More
With mention of General Custer...
Item #700741
October 22, 1863
WALTON'S MORNING JOURNAL, Montpelier, Vermont, Oct. 22, 1863
* General George A. Custer
* Battle of Buckland Mills
The front page has 1 1/2 columns taken up with Civil War reports, including a detailed letter from: A. E. Burnside to Major General Halleck, concerning his actions at Blue Springs, Bull's Gap, and Morristown. Also included is a report: "Gen. Custar [sic] rep... See More
Treaty of Peace ending the Revolutionary War: abridged version...
Item #700633
THE POLITICAL MAGAZINE, London, October, 1783 * Historic Treaty of Paris (peace)
* End of the Revolutionary War
Near the back is the full text of: "The Definitive Treaty between Great Britain & the United States of America, signed at Paris, the 3rd day of Sept. 1783" which consumes over two pages, and includes the signatures of John Adams, B. Franklin, and John Jay... See More
Yom Kippur War begins in 1973...
Item #700540
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 four column heading: "Israel Reclaims Heights; Egyptians Pour Into Sinai" and related photo. (see images)
Complete with 76 pages, minor spine wear, gen... See More
Yom Kippur War in 1973...
Item #700279
October 12, 1973
THE NEW AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, North Carolina, Oct. 12, 1973
* Yom Kippur War - Syrian border
* Israel vs. Egypt - Syria & more
* Arab-Israeli conflict - Arab States
The front page has a four column headline: "Israelis Cross Syrian Border" with related map. (see images)
Complete with 40 pages, four binding holes along the spine, nice condition.... See More
The Vintage in California... a highly sought after wine making print...
Item #700273
October 05, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 5, 1878
* Great wine making illustration
* Paul Masson Vineyards
* Saratoga, California
* Santa Clara County
Certainly the most desired print in this is the terrific, hard to find, double-page centerfold captioned: "The Vintage in California--At Work at the Wine Presses", which is the quintessential print for any lover of American win... See More
1872 slave trade in Egypt...
Item #700186
October 16, 1872
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 16, 1872
* Slavery in Nineteenth Century Egypt
Page 5 has a a large map headed: "THE NILE SLAVE DISTRICT" and more. Also a one column heading: "THE SLAVE TRADE" with many subheads. (see images)
Complete with all 12 pages, nice condition.
1872 Battle of Orange Walk...
Item #700185
October 05, 1872
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 5, 1872
* Battle of Orange Walk Town
* Belize - British Honduras
* Maya peoples - United Kingdom
The top of page 4 has a one column heading: "THE REDS IN HONDURAS" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with all 12 pages, a little spine wear, generally nice.
1872 North American epizootic outbreak...
Item #700129
October 22, 1872
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 22, 1872
* Equine influenza A - horse flu
* 1872 North American outbreak
* The Great Epizootic of 1872
The top of page 7 has a one column heading: "THE HORSE DISEASE" with subheads. (see images) Text takes up almost a full column.
Complete with all 12 pages, nice condition.
wikipedia notes: An epizootic outbreak of equine influenza during 1872 in Nor... See More
Death Of William Seward In 1872....
Item #700126
October 11, 1872
THE NEW YORK HERALD, October 11, 1872
* William H. Seward death (1st report)
* U.S. Secretary of State under Abraham Lincoln
The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "SEWARD" with subheads. (see images) A lengthy biography on him that takes up over 4 columns.
Complete with 12 pages, nice condition.
HAIR (the musical) - Rare Pre-Broadway Ad... "Village Voice"...
Item #700124
October 19, 1967
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, October 19, 1967
* A extremely rare ad for the Broadway Hit - "HAIR" - prior to making it to Broadway
* The Public Theater - Greenwich, in the Village's own iconic newspaper
Prior to making it to Broadway and becoming one of the most famous musicals to hit the stage, the musical "Hair" appeared off-Broadway at The Publi... See More
P. T. Barnum was a "special partner"... The Japanese alphabet... Canada scenes...
Item #700102
October 08, 1853
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, Oct. 8, 1853 Formatted much like Harper's Weekly, but published 4 years previous to the more famous title. P.T. Barnum was a "Special Partner" in this publication as noted on one of the back pages.
The front page has a print of: "The Captain General of Cuba, Gen. Canedo, in Council" with a related article.
Among prints within are: &q... See More
Elvis & Priscilla divorce...
Item #700007
October 10, 1973
TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT, Florida, Oct. 10, 1973
* Elvis & Priscilla Presley get divorced
* Yom Kippur War - Israel vs. Arab nations
The bottom of the front page has a three column heading: "Presley, Wife Priscilla Divorced; He Gives Her Kiss, $1.5 Million" with photo. (see image) I suspect this to be a rare item because their was really no reason to save it at the time.
Also fro... See More
Huge Civil War map dominates the front page...
Item #700000
October 18, 1862
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Oct. 18, 1862 About two-thirds of the front page is taken up with a huge & very detailed map headed: "FIELD OF MILITARY OPERATIONS IN MARYLAND AND VIRGINIA" with a subhead.
There are a few column heads also: "The Reconnaissance to Charlestown" "Return of Our Forces To Bolivar Heights" "Object of the Expedition Accomplished... See More
Ohio State Buckeyes very 1st victory vs. Michigan...
Item #699983
October 26, 1919
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 26, 1919
* Ohio State vs. Michigan rivalry
* Very 1st Buckeyes victory in this game
* Ferry Field, Ann Arbor
Page 4 of the sport's section (near the back) has a one column heading: "Ohio State Wins, 13-3" with subhead and lineups. Text includes: "...Michigan went down to defeat before Ohio State, 13-3, this afternoon for the first time..." (... See More
Yom Kippur War begins in 1973...
Item #699947
October 10, 1973
PALO ALTO TIMES, California, Oct. 10, 1973
* Valley of Tears - Golan Heights
* Yom Kippur War beginning
* Israel vs. Egypt - Syria & more
* Arab-Israeli conflict - Arab States
* Jews - Jewish - Judaica
* FRONT LEAF ONLY ****
The front page has a headline: "Israel retakes Golan Heights" (see images)
FRONT LEAF ONLY (pages 1 & 2)... See More
Detroit Tigers 1945 World Series....
Item #699930
October 05, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 5, 1945
* Detroit Tigers vs. Chicago Cubs (game 2)
* Hank Greenberg's home run wins game
* 1st post World War II champions (to be)
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "TIGERS TIE SERIES, GREENBERG HOMER BEATING CUBS, 4-1" with subheads. (see images) First report coverage continues in the sport's section with a few related photos an... See More
First professionally baseball team during their first season... Harry Wright...
Item #699887
October 23, 1869
SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, subtitled: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, and the Stage", New York, Oct. 23, 1869 The first professional baseball team was the Cincinnati Red Stockings, organized in 1869. During their initial professional season they went undefeated against Association teams, a record of 57-0, the only perfect season in the history of professional baseball.
Here is a... See More
Dwight Eisenhower Recieves Charter At Columbia University...
Item #699762
October 13, 1948
NEW YORK TIMES, October 13, 1948
* President Dwight D. Eisenhower
* Becomes Columbia University President
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "EISENHOWER TAKES OFFICE AT COLUMBIA; STRESSES FREEDOM" with subheads that include: "19,000 View Ceremonies" plus a two column photo of IKE receiving charter and keys of Columbia University. Much more, including pho... See More
Roy Halladay's postseason no-hitter...
Item #699750
October 07, 2010
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, October 7, 2010
* Roy Halladay's no-hitter
* Postseason debut
* Best title to be had
The front page has a headline: "Unhittable" with subhead: "Halladay silences Reds to make history in his playoff debut" and photo. (see)
The front page of the sport's section has a headline: "Docs of Ages" with subheads and 2 related photos.... See More
Yom Kippur War in 1973...
Item #699703
October 17, 1973
THE NEW AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, North Carolina, Oct. 17, 1973
* Yom Kippur War - Suez Canal crossed
* Israel vs. Egypt - Syria & more
* Arab-Israeli conflict - Arab States
* Sinai Peninsula - Golan Heights
* Jews - Jewish - Judaica
The front page has a threecolumn headline: "Israeli Unit Raids Sites In Egypt" and more. (see images)
Complete with 40 pages, four bindin... See More
Yom Kippur War begins in 1973...
Item #699698
October 08, 1973
THE NEW AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, North Carolina, Oct. 8, 1973
* Yom Kippur War beginning
* Valley (Vale) of Tears battle
* Israel vs. Egypt - Syria & more
* Arab-Israeli conflict - Arab States
* Sinai Peninsula - Golan Heights
* Jews - Jewish - Judaica
The front page has a five column headline: "Egyptians Trapped, In Sinai, Israel Says" with subheads and related... See More
Yom Kippur War begins in 1973...
Item #699697
October 07, 1973
THE NEWS AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, North Carolina, Oct. 7, 1973
* Yom Kippur War begins (day one)
* Israel vs. Egypt - Syria & more
* Arab-Israeli conflict - Arab States
* Sinai Peninsula - Golan Heights
* Jews - Jewish - Judaica
The front page has a nice banner headline: "Egyptians Storm Suez Canal; Israelis Battle Syrian Forces" with subheads and related map. (see ima... See More
Newspaper edited by the famed Jonathan Swift...
Item #699656
October 09, 1713
THE EXAMINER, London, Oct. 9, 1713 This editorial-format newspaper was edited by the famed Jonathan Swift at this time (of Gulliver's Travels fame), It promoted a Tory perspective on British politics, at a time when Queen Anne had replaced Whig ministers with Tories.
Complete as a single sheet newspaper as was typical of the day, 8 1/4 by 13 inches, untrimmed margins, nice condition.... See More
John Dillinger raids police station... Germany quits League...
Item #699607
October 15, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 15, 1933
* Germany quits League of Nations
* Adolf Hitler's 1st step to ruthlessness
* John Dillinger raids police station
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "GERMANY QUITS LEAGUE AND ARMS PARLEY; HITLER SCORES TREATY, DEMANDS EQUALITY; CALLS ELECTION NOV. 12 TO OBTAIN APPROVAL" with many subheads. (see) This wou... See More
First Battle of Ypres in 1914...
Item #699594
October 26, 1914
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 26, 1914
* First Battle of Ypres - Belgium
* Western Front - West Flanders
* World War I - WWI - German Empire
The front page has a banner headline: "GENERAL ADVANCE BY ARMIES OF ALLIES IS REPORTED" with subhead. (see images) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues tha... See More
1st submarine to be sunk by another...
Item #699581
October 20, 1914
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 20, 1914
* HMS E3 British Royal Navy submarine
* Imperial German Navy U-27 U-boat
* 1st time a submarine was sunk by another
The front page has a banner headline in red lettering: "GERMAN WARSHIPS SINK BRITISH SUBMARINE" with subhead. (see images) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era.... See More
HMS Hawke (1891) sunk by German U-boat... ...
Item #699579
October 16, 1914
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 16, 1914
* HMS Hawke (1891) sunk in North Sea
* German SM U-9 U-boat torpedo attack
* World War I - WWI
The front page has a banner headline: "BIG BRITISH WARSHIP IS SUNK BY GERMAN SUBLMARINE" with subhead. (see images) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues th... See More
Actress Greta Garbo returns in 1938 w/ photo...
Item #699572
October 08, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 8, 1938
* Swedish-American actress Greta Garbro
* Returns to New York from European trip
The back page has a two column photo showing Actress Greta Garbo aboard the ocean liner MS Kungsholm. Also a one column heading: "Garbo Back; Refuses To Discuss Own Life" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 34 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.... See More
1st Post-Civil War Thanksgiving Proclamation... Steamer St. John disaster....
Item #699538
October 30, 1865
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 30, 1865
* President Andrew Johnson
* 1st post-war Thanksgiving proclamation
*Albany steamer St. John disaster on the Hudson River
Page 5 has coverage of the noteworthy/historic Thanksgiving Proclamation by President Andrew Johnson. The article is headed "A Really National Thanksgiving", and while it only includes highlights of the proclamation, the expl... See More
Dedication Of The Antietam National Cemetery...
Item #699526
October 05, 1867
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, from New York, dated Oct. 5, 1867
* Antietam National Cemetery dedication
* Sharpsburg, Maryland union soldiers
The front page features a large illustration "The Remains Of Maximillian In The House Of Senor Don Munos Ledo At Queretaro, Mexico, Awaiting Removal To Europe". Inside the issue is a nice fullpage "The Dedication Of The Antietam National C... See More
Eight New York newspapers from the Civil War...
Item #699259
October 19, 1861
A lot of eight issues, all The New York World from the first year of the Civil War, 1861. Each contains Civil War reports, each is folded into quarters and has wear at folds and/or foxing causing them to be a bit "2nd rate" in condition.
Early Nazis plan for sterilization of races...
Item #699232
October 31, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 31, 1937
* Jewish Holocaust prediction ?
* Extinction of Jews predicted
* Joachim Prinz - Jewish rabbi
The top of page 18 has a one column heading: "JEWS HELD DOOMED UNDER NAZI REGIME" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 40 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More
Frank Costello arrested for tax evasion...
Item #699192
October 10, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 10, 1939
* Frank Costello - Mafia gangster - mob boss
* "The Prime Minister of the Underworld"
* Arrested for income tax evasion re. gambling
The top of back page has a one column heading: "'SLOT MACHINE KING' IS ARRESTED HERE" with subheads. (see images for text)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 48 pa... See More
Columbia wins 1899 America's Cup...
Item #699171
October 21, 1899
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Oct. 21, 1899
* Columbia (1899 yacht) vs. Shamrock - yachting
* America's Cup racing win at New York City Harbor
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "STILL AMERICA'S CUP" with subheads that include: "The Columbia Defends The Trophy In A Fine Race" and more. (see image) Very lengthy first report coverage continues on page 2 taki... See More
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